| Description | reporting the refusal of the shoemakers to supply shoes for less than 4/1 per pair-so he requests instructions as to whether or not to proceed with the arrangements. Reports on the expedition by the JPs to investigate provisions but stresses their lack of authority over the farmers. He complains at the directions given by the Privy Council lords not to break down Chester bridges. Gives information that rebels have taken Carlisle but that Marshal Wade is in the area-being at Newcastle last Wednesday. Enclosed with original-list of villages capable of garrisoning troops. Chester |