31. Sir William Bowyer, complains to Sir M. Hicks of the ill offices done him by one Bingley; and wants to stop his insinuations to Lord Salisbury, May 15, 1609.
32. Mr. Thomas Yonge of Dublin desires Sir M. Hicks to recommend the bearer, one Mr. Tokefield, who was ordered to come to Lord Salisbury, June 8, 1609.
34. Sir Henry Maynard returns thanks to Sir Mich. Hicks for his friendly letters; complains of his sharp disorder, but is in hope of recovery, June 16 1609.
43. Sir Charles Moryson, to his uncle Sir M. Hicks; that a gentleman will give him his price for a place in the Alienation Office, 1609. We have here one of the many instances which these, papers furnish of the venality and corruption of this Sir M. Hicks. See the next article but one.
46. Sir Vin. Skynner complains to Sir M. Hicks, that his brother Sir Baptist, had unworthily brought an action against him and begs his advice, Nov. 1609.
57. Sir Francis Herrys offers Sir M. Hicks forty angels to befriend him in the business of a lease he is dealing for, with Lord Salisbury, Feb. 27, 1609.