File Clenennau letters and papers 353 [RESTRICTED ACCESS] - John Lloyd, Ludlow, to his friend Sir William Maurice, kt,

Letters came to Ludlow two days ago mentioning that the Lord President would be at Ludlow on 18 June. It is credibly thought that he will travel with Sir Francis Eure through his circuit, but whether he will do so is not certainly known until his coming. At Ludlow attending the Council are Mr Justice, Sir Henry Towneshend, Sir Francis Eure and Mr Justice Overburye. This term is reasonable, but John Lloyd has known many better. For his part, has for five weeks been troubled with an ague which still hangs upon him and vexes him this term. Sir Walter Rawleighe's voyage is quite overthrown to the great hindrance of many. It is credibly reported that Sir Thomas Bromley, a knight born in Shropshire, son and heir of Sir Henry Bromley, kt, dec., who was licensed by the King to travel, has robbed the King of Spain's treasure house and taken millions of unknown riches and treasures from there. Now he lies upon the narrow seas, awaiting the King's pardon. It is also reported that the King of Spain sent to the King requesting restitution of the goods and riches taken, but John Lloyd has not heard of any assent of restitution yielded. Has no other news.