in Japon, beinge theirunto required by Tonomonsama and Naygensama, as doubtinge by them yt would be demaunded to be delivered upp unto his Maties. Councell; but, if convenience yt might be granted, wee would intreat the contynewance of yt in our hands, or otherwise in your Highnes custody, that, returninge againe, wee maye have the more freer entrance.
And thus, intreatinge your Highnes favourable assistance in theis our occasions, wee conclude, hopeinge to see you heare before our departure and take a friendlie farwell. In meane tyme we reste
Your Highnes servants to commaund,
Joseph Cockram.
Richard Cocks.
English Factorie at Ferando in Japon, the 2th August, 1623.
[183] India Office. Original Correspondence, vol. x, no. 1115.