| Description | May 3rd. Arrangements for the Earl of Leicester's reception, on his forthcoming visit, are entrusted to a small committee; expenses to be met by loans from members of the Assembly.
June 1st. A standing cup, filled with forty angels, to be presented to Leicester; the cup, purchased by Mr. John Tillston, is valued at £18, but the City hopes to obtain it for rather less.
Extra watch is ordered for the next three nights, in view of the great number of visitors thronging the City.
(ZA/B/1/195v). The Alderman, Stewards and members of every occupation, are to wait on the Mayor at the High Cross, at the time of the reception. |