November 29.

I have considerd of this Petition, and though it be most true as is confest therin, that nothing can be demanded of me eyther in justice or equity to releive these men which have brought loss upon themselves by theyr owne negligence and ill carryage. Yet having now caused the busynes to be examined by Mr Vice Chancellor and the Heads by which the fairness of my dealing doth appeare; I am content out of mere charity rather then theyr wyves and children shall perish by theyr default to give them all that is desired in this petition And for the Payment of it this shall be your sufficient Warrant. Provided that Mr Vice Chancellor and such of the heads as you shall thinke fitt see such equall distribution of the money between Maud, Davis, and Smith that noe after reckoning among themselves breed any farther causles clamour upon my proceedings. And that you take all theyr handes to a finall discharge.

To Dr Bayly President of St. John Baptist College in Oxford.