January 13 (Shiwas 12).—Jentero Donos secretary sent me halfe a beefe, and the other halfe to Capt. Camps; but it was kild in the night, for non may be kild heare per themperors comand.
January 14 (Shiwas 13).—We went this day, and deliverd our present to Cacazemon Dono, both Capt. Camps and my selfe, to Oyen Donos secretary, our espetiall frend.
January 15 (Shiwas 14).—We and the Hollanders carid our present to Codgskin Dono, who came hither but yistarnight, although it was said he arived heare 7 daies past.
And I rec. a letter from Firando from Mr. Eaton, dated the 18th and kept till the 22th ultimo, wherin he writes that the King of Firando or his offecars have let the Japons cary 3 of our men to Nangasaque to sell them to the Spaniardes; and that the Japons are kept presoners in our howse still; and that Torazamon Dono sent hym word he should geve them meate and drink, which he retorned answer I had left order to the contrary.
January 16 (Shiwas 15).—We and the Hollanders carid our present to themperour, viz.:—
200 cattis white raw silk.
100 cattis white pole silk.
050 cattis white twisted silke.
002 peces stamet clo., containing 16 tatta.