Letters: Earl of Oxford to Baron Burghley; June 13, 1595. [Spelling modernized.]

PRO SP12/252[/69], ff. 133-4, Oxford to Burghley; 13 June 1595. [Click here for original spelling.]

My good Lord.

Although I doubt that Middleton’s will be ready to return before any other can now arrive to the place, where he is yet since I have engaged myself so far in her Majesty’s service, to bring the truth too light, although some cause I have hade, to discourage me to proceed further in this [matter], yet I would be glad, that Alderman Catcher might have warrant to join with Middleton, for my own satisfaction, who although some have reported him simple, yet I have found honest. And whether I direct him, I know he will both speedily go, and effectually and honestly perform, what is to be expected & what I most earnestly in her Majesty’s service desire. this 13 June 1595.

Your Lordship’s to Command

(signed) Edward Oxenford

Addressed (in Oxford’s hand): To the right honorable and his good Lord my lord Treasurer of England.

Endorsed (in Burghley’s hand): 13 June 1595. Earl Oxford. Alderman Catcher.

 

 

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