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skin ;&quot; thirdly, by experience we find the danger of trust 

 ing their kindness, for upon our late sufferance of their last 

 charter to pass (without good advice of our council), they 

 both incroach upon our ancient grants, and inforce that 

 charter not only against our privileges and customs, but 

 the special proviso and reservation therein made for our 

 former liberties. These peremptory answers and dealings 

 of theirs, upon so kind and friendly usage and requests of 

 ours, make us fear the sequel; for that as yet we could 

 never find by any record, act, or wish of theirs, that this 

 University ever received honour, dignity, or favour; in 

 regard whereof we earnestly intreat your honour to stand 

 with our worthy chancellor and us in staying this suit, 

 until we be truly informed how the town may receive grace 

 and the University no dishonour. So with our hearty 

 thanks to your honour, for all your former favours shewed 

 us and this University, and with our daily prayers to the 

 Almighty for your long life and happiness, we take our leave. 

 This 9th of December, 1616. Your Honour s in all duty. 



To the Right Worshipful the Vice-chancellor and 

 others, the Masters, and the Heads of the Houses 

 of the University of Cambridge.* 



After my very hearty commendations, I have received 

 your letter of the 9th of this present December, and have 

 taken care of you rather according to your request, than at 

 your request ; forasmuch as I had done it before your letter 

 came. This you may perceive by the joint letter which 

 you shall receive from my Lord Chancellor, my Lord Trea 

 surer, and myself. And for me you may rest assured, that 

 nothing can concern you little, or more nearly, or afar off, 

 but you shall have all care out of my affection, and all 

 strength and help out of my means and power to conserve 

 and advance your good estate and contentment. And so I 

 remain 



Your very affectionate and assured Friend, 

 December 28, 1616. FR. BACON. 



From tbe University of Cambridge.t 

 Right Honourable, 



The confidence which the townsmen have, in obtaining 

 their charter and petition, makes us bold and importunate 

 suitors to your honour, by whose favour with his majesty 



* Sloan MS. No. 3562. art. 25. t Sloan MS. 3562. art. 41. 



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