44. Anne Persson petitions Lord Burghley that Joan Frith may be laid in irons till site confess what is become of a writing of hers; being a grant of an annuity from the Queen, May 17, 1590.
45. Sir John Smith discovers to Lord Burghley, his anger and concern, that his book "Of Warlike Weapons" is ordered to be suppressed, May 20, 1590. Printed in Strype's Annals, Vol. IV. p. 46, but much abridged.
47. Mr. Vice-Chamberlain desires Lord Burghley to procure a warrant from the Queen, to receive the money he has laid down for public uses, May 25, 1590.