Lord Sunderland was declared President of the Council, and yet to hold his Secretary's place. The forces disposed into several quarters through the kingdom are very insolent, on which are great complaints.
Lord Brandon, tried for the late conspiracy, was condemned and pardoned; so was Lord Grey, his accuser and witness.
Persecution in France raging, the French insolently visit our vessels, and take away the fugitive Protestants; some escape in barrels.
GREENWICH