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presence. I then told his majesty my memory was 

 not able to keep way with his ; and therefore his 

 majesty will pardon me for any omissions or errors, 

 and be pleased to supply and reform the same. I 

 am preparing some other materials for his majesty s 

 excellent hand, concerning business that is coming 

 on : for since his majesty hath renewed my heart 

 within me, methinks I should double my endeavours. 

 God ever preserve and prosper you. I rest 



Your most devoted and bounden servant, 

 June 12, 1616. FR. BACON. 



TOUCHING THE COMMENDAMS. 



*AT WHITEHALL THE SIXTH OF JUNE, ANNO 1616. 



Present the KING S MAJESTY. 

 Lord Archbishop of Cant. Lord Wotton. 

 Lord Chancellor. Lord Stanhope. 



Lord Treasurer. Lord Fenton. 



Lord Privy-SeaL Mr. Vice-Chamberlain. 



Lord Chamberlain. Mr. Secretary Winwood. 



Duke of Lenox. Mr. Secretary Lake. 



Lord Zouche. Mr. Chancellor of the Ex- 



Bishop of Winton. chequer. 



Lord Knollys. Master of the Rolls. 



His majesty having this day given order for 



* It is very clear, that this is the act of council referred to in 

 the preceding letter, and drawn up by Sir Francis Bacon : which, 

 being written in a fair manner, I accidentally bought, and have 

 corrected several errors therein. If any remain, as I believe the 

 reader will think there doth ; it is because I had no opportunity 

 to peruse the council-books. Stephens. 



