Nicholas to Lipe, 10/20* Dec.—Cal. State Papers Dom. (1659-60), p. 280.

Nicholas to Mills, 24 Dec./3 Jan.*—Cal. State Papers, pp. 286, 287.

Whitelock, p. 691; Clarendon, p. 936.

Journal 41, fos. 216-217.

Id., fo. 217.

Journal House of Commons, vii, 800, 802.

Journal 41, fo. 218.

Nicholas to Mills 7/17* Jan.—Cal. State Papers Dom. (1659-60), pp. 304-305.

Pepys, under date 13 Jan., describes this letter as "a cunning piece," which the Londoners did not "much trust to."

A gratuity of £20 was granted to the Swordbearer for his journey and another of £5 to his attendant.—Journal 41, fo. 219.