Description | The punishment of the Mere Merchants (William Massie, Thomas Tetlowe, William Aldersey, William Browne and Peter Mainwaringe) is again deferred. Admission of Thomas Tyser, clothier, for £3 6s. 8d.; and the election of Adam Bles, Rafe Rathburne and Richard Richardson/Locker as Common Councilmen. The City to allow Richard Wright 5/- a year rebate on his rent, and to take back the towers of the Eastgate into their own hands, rather then permit him to let to Thomas Mercer, who is already tenant to Sir Christopher Hatton. |