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This happened on the 2nd of May, and nothing further ap¬ 
pears to have transpired at York until the latter part of the 
ensuing month, when unfavourable intelligence was brought to 
the city as to the condition of some parts of the West Riding, 
and the authorities issued an order that all manner of persons 
should forbear to go to Leeds, or to receive any that come from 
thence, or their wares or commodities, at their perils; and that 
especially all the innkeepers in Micklegate, and without that bar, 
should lodge none of them.” Four persons in the night, and two 
in the day, were to keep watch at Micklegate Bar “ during this 
time of dangerand one person to watch every day and night 
at every bar, for safety of the suburbs. 
On the 21st of June, the Lord Mayor of York addressed the 
following letter to the Alderman of Leeds :—Sir,—You were 
formerly pleased to certify by your letters, that the town of Leeds 
stood clear from infection, which letters gave good satisfaction 
and cause of our joining with you in thankfulness. But now of 
late I have not heard of any certainty touching your safety, but 
there is a report raised up that some belonging to your common 
bakehouse are much suspected, and if that there be any danger 
in that house, it may soon endanger many families. I pray you 
therefore, that you will be pleased to write how it stands with 
you, for your letters will either give us cause to be glad of your 
safety, or otherwise, if there be cause of fear, to stir us up to use 
our best endeavours for the safety of this city. I heartily desire 
that God will be pleased both to withhold and withdraw his 
judgments from you and us, and shall be desirous to hear from 
you. In the meantime, with my remembrance, I take leave, 
and rest your loving friend, Robeet Hemsworth, Mayor.” 
The answer from Leeds was satisfactory. On the 25th of 
June the restriction was removed, and goods and people from 
that town, having a certificate from the alderman there, were to 
be admitted to come into the city. 
During July and the earlier part of August, all apprehension 
of danger from infection had subsided, and the citizens appear 
to have resumed their ordinary avocations and amusements.* 
'* On the 6th of July, the members of the Corporation had their customary 
annual fishing day on the river Ouse, and enjoyed excellent sport. With fair 
