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making gunpowder. On this condition, said Poyntor has promised to 

 furnish the city with 2000 weight of good corn powder at sixpence per pound. 

 He will keep the powder in the storehouse of the city. 



fol. ^5" 4th August, 1589. 



Eeferred to the meeting to choose a citizen who would prosecute to the 

 Queen in England for causes and suits. John Gaydon, alderman, is chosen. 



fol. 26\ 2nd October, 1590. 



Some munition having been received for the Queen's use, the next mayor 

 and sheriffs to take charge, and be accountable for it. 



fol. 27\ 6th October, 1592. 



A motion from the Lord Deputy as to the infection of the plague, which 

 is in England and chiefly in London, whence merchants resort, being prevented 

 here. Agreed that in the case of every barque or vessel coming from England 

 to this city, the mayor appoint two sufficient persons to go on board, no goods 

 to be put off until the mayor please. He to receive payment from the city. 



fol. 27\ 27th October, 1592. 



Thomas Smith and Walter Ball to act on behalf of the city to the Lord 

 Deputy and Council as to removal of munition lying in James Taylor's house, 

 and payment of house rent where it was kept. 



Agreed that Thos. Gerrot, Mr. Chamerlen, and John Shelton prosecute 

 those at Trim who take custom of the citizens passing with their goods 

 through that town, as the city charters will warrant, by advice of the recorder ; 

 John "Wafer also to join in the prosecution. 



fol- 28\ lOth November, 1592. 



Geoffrey Cantwell, imprisoned on fine of £100 for refusing the office of 

 sheriff, petitioned the aldermen for release. Agreed that the mayor confer 

 with him as to his ability to undertake the office. The fine to be confirmed in 

 the next quarter assembly, and then Geoffrey to be discharged. 



M ^8^. 21st March, 1593. 



Meetings of the aldermen on Fridays to be changed to Tuesdays weekly, 

 on such penalties in default of attendance as in the ease of the Friday 

 meetings. 



[In margm.] It is meant that the water bailiffs shall give warning 

 by Mr. Mayor's direction. 



