Mentions a possible pursuivantship for Anthony Barlow.

Has delivered 20 of the 34 dozen (does not say what) of him to the Scots queen.

Has sent her Thomas Kniveton's letter that she may peruse what is bruited of the young king.

John Kniveton came yesterday and brought papers and no money. Her plate is not come down according to her promise. The house is greatly troubled with the measles.

He has fulfilled her various commissions.

Discusses the problem of the Peak's men. Will provide plate for Gilbert. She should do something about Charles's escapades.

About iron at his smithies and oats for seed. This "lade" (Mary, Queen of Scots?) has been sick. He sends her letters that he received yesterday from Gilbert.

This "lade" is still sick. Asks to be commended to his daughter Talbot.

Refers to conflicts in their respective building projects. Does not like the way she hinders him and his works by keeping so many men. Asks her to take order for the plate, damask, diaper napkins and sheets, for there are no damask or diaper napkins in the house (Sheffield).

Seal intact.

Asks him to make a survey of the town fields in the township of Elland, Yorkshire preparatory to a partition.