An. reg . 1. Sir Thomas Lee Mercer . 1558

THis sir Thomas Lee ( or Leigh ) gouerned this worthy Citty of London , in the yeare 1558. He was not long in this authoritye , but God sent vs our gracious and Noble queene Elizabeth to raigne and gouerne ouer this happy land . At the solemnization of her Maiesties Coronation , it pleased hir highnesse to make this lord Mayor Butler for that high feast , & gaue vnto him a cup of golde for his dilligent paines and discharge of his high office . Also in this yeare the cittizens of London had a muster before the queene at Greenewich of 1400. men , all furnished and set forth by the seuerall companies of the citty of London . Sir Thomas Lee lies buried in the Mercers chappell .

An. reg. 2 Sir Wil. Huet Clothworker . 1559

SIr William Huet was next that had the gouernment and was lord Mayor of this famous Citty . He was the first mayor of the Worshipfull Company of the Clothworkers , he was very charitable and a very good commonwealth man . In this yeare on michealmasse eeuen was published a proclamation concerning base coine , ( called the third fall of base money , and for it came newe coine of fine siluer . He hauing but one daughter , married with maist . Edward Osborne ( being his man ) and after Lord mayor of this citty , who erected in remembrance of his said mayster & father , a pretty monument , in the church of saint martin Orgar , where he was buried the 25. of Ianuary 1566.

An. reg . 3. Sir Wil. Chester Draper . 1560

IN this yeare 1560. Sir William Chester was elected & chosen Lord Mayor of this Citty , no matter worthy note haopened throughout this yeare , concerning this Citty , saue only about the moneth of April , there was one whipped for taking vpon him a false Christ , and after his punishment confessed that Christ was in heauen . This yeare vpon the fourth of Iune betweene the houres of foure and fiue after noone , Paules steeple was set on fire by lightning , so terrible , that in foure houres , the steeple with the roofes of the church were consumed . This knight liued after this place of honor some yeares , and lies buried in saint Edmunds church in Lumbard street .

An. reg . 4. Sir Wil. Harper Merchantaylor . 1561

SIr William Harper Lord Mayor of this citty of London , shewed many good workes of christianity , amongst many vertues , he erected a free schoole in the auncient towne of Bedford , ( in which towne he was borne . This yeare her Maiesty by proclamation restored vnto all her louing subiectes diuers small pieces of money , from six pence to three farthinges . Also this yeare was made ready and set forward her Maiesties forces for the recouery of the town of New hauen , which was by Gods assistance effected and got by the English . Manye excellent deedes of charity proceeded from this good knight , which are not yet gathered , he was buried in Lumbard street , at saint Mary Wolnoth .

An. reg. 5 Sir Thomas Lodge Grocer . 1562

THis yeare sir Thomas Lodge was Lord Mayor , in whose yeare the English men returned from Newhauen , at the comming home of which companies , there arose a great plague , especially within this citty , and as M. Stow recordeth , there died of all diseases within this citty the liberties & out-parishes 23660. Of the plague , 20136. By reason hereof no tearme was kept at Michaelmasse . Also there was a great Earthquake in England , and a great tempest about London , whereby much hurt happened about Charing-crosse . This Knight hath no other matters recorded of his time , what deedes hee did in this citty or in his company , as yet I find not . He lies in Aldermary church .

An. reg. 6 Sir Iohn White Grocer . 1563

IN this yeare 1563. was sir Iohn White Lord Mayor of this Honourable citty but by reason the pestilence was not yet cleare , he was forced to leaue the accustomed maner of taking his Oath at Westminster , and receiued it at the vtmost gate of the Tower of London , neither was there any feast at the Guildhal . Hyllary tearme was kept in Hartford Castle . The Armorers through sute made to this Lord Mayor , got a Watch graunted vpon saint Peters eeven . It was also enacted by a common councell , that if any Citizen were forced to sell his houshold stuffe , he should haue it cryed by a Belman , and then sold by a common out cryer appointed for that purpose . He was not buried in London .

An. reg . 7. Sir Richard Mallary Mercer . 1564

SIr Richard Mallary was according to auncient custome by the common consent of this citty elected and chosen Lord Mayor for this yeare , in whose time I finde little recorded . In this yeare was the great Frost , being very sharpe & extreame , and continued many daies , insomuch as the Thames was so frozen vp . that from London bridge to Westminster , diuers courtyers shot at prickes vppon the yce . It continued till the third of Ianuary , and then came so swift a thaw , that within two daies the yce was so cleane consumed , as if no such frost had hapned , but in the farewel thereof it bare downe Owse bridge , and did much hurt . The Watch was this yeare continued on saint Peters eeuen , Nothing can I say further of this knight as yet , He lies buryed in the Mercers chappell .

An. reg . 8. Sir Rich. Champion Draper . 1565

THis yeare sir Richard Champion was Lord Mayor of London , who shewed himselfe very dilligent and carefull in the discharge of the trust to him committed , He liued but a short time after this his high office , some three years ●t his death he left a very christian and charitable token of remembrance to all after ages , for as in his life time he relieued the poore , so he hath ordained a weekly stipend to be bestowed vpon the poore of the parish of S. Dunstans in the East , where he lyeth vnder a very faire monument erected , In his time was purchased by the Citty , certain houses in Cornhill , amounting to the sum of 532. poundes , or thereabout , and deliucred to sir Thomas Gresham , whoe builded the same at his owne charge , & on the 7. of Iune laid with his owne hands , the first stone .

An. reg . 9. Christo . Draper Ironmonger . 1566

IN this yeare 1566. was sir Christopher Draper by common custome chosen & appointed Lord Mayor of this citty , the which place hee discharged with grea● grauity , and liued many yeares a Worshipfull knight and Iustice in this cyttye , I finde nothing as yet of his almes●deedes , but as they come to hand , they shal be inserted . This yeare there died within the compasse of ten monethes seuen seueral Aldermen , which hath not beene seene before or since that time . On mydsommer euen at night this yeare , was the like standing watch , as had bin on saint Peters euen the yeare before past . This Knight hath no monument erected , but lieth buried in a vanlt at saint Dunstons in the East , without any further remembrance of any thing .

An. reg . 10. Sir Roger Martin Mercer . 1567

SIr Roger Martin was now Lord Mayor of this citty , who discharged the same very grauely and as the place required , His bringing vp was not very great , but by his discreet carriage and good dealing , became in time a great merchant in this citty and of great wealth , He was very courteous , and of a very plesant and ieasting spirit , He was so well taken amongst men , that hee was chosen an Alderman first , after called to be sheriffe of London , and in his due place mayor , this knight married a Grecian dame , and lyeth buried in the parish church of saint Antolines , vnder a very faire monument erected , This yeare there happened such scarsitie of fodder and hay , that in diuers places the same was sold by wail●● for fiue pence the stone . No further can as yet be set downe of this knight .

An. reg . 11. Sir Tho. Rowe Merchantaylor . 1568

THis yeare sir Thomas Row was Lord Mayor , He did many works of charity amongst which he compassed nigh one acre of ground neere Bedlem with a bricke wall , to bury the dead of all such parishes as had not conuenient buriall , He also erected a gallary at Paules Crosse , for gentlewomen to stande in to heare the sermons , At his decease he gaue vnto the Merchantaylors a hundred li● in money for the vse of eight poore men , vsing clothworking or making of garments to vse for two yeares for euer , He also gaue lands for the vse of ten poore & impotent men past labour , free of the Clothworkers , carpenters , tylers , plays●erers and Armorers , that is foure pound a man for euer , He was buried at Hackney vnder a very faire monument in that church erected .

An. reg . 12. Sir Alex. Avenon Ironmonger . 1509

IN this yeare of sir Alexander Auenon knight , and at this time Lord Mayor of this citty of London , there was no accustomed feast kept at the Guildhall , by reason that the pestilence had now againe caught hold in furious manner with in this citty , but he held the custome of going to Westminster by water , and there had his charge deliuered . The rebellion in the North this yeare was very tedious , and many forces were conueyed thither to suppresse and bring vnder the violent outrage of those Rebels , being the Earles of Northumberland and Westmerland . Of this knight as yet no further mention can be made , concerning either his place or any almes●deedes towards the reliefe of the needy , because no certaine notice is found thereof , He was buried at saint Peters in cheape , but no monument .

An. reg . 13. Sir Row . Heyward Clothworker . 1570

SIr Rowland Heyward was Lord Mayor for this yeare 1570. and liued after till the yeare 1590. the iust compasse of twenty yeares , and then was the second time Lord Mayor , he liued some thirty yeares , Alderman , knight and Iustice , in this famous citty , and at the time of his death , the ancientest vpon that worthy bench . He was a man of a very graue , wise , and couragious stomach , as might be well obserued of him in his last time of gouernment , He was well beloued of many good men and women . In his first yeare , her Maiesty , accompanied with her Nobles , came to sir Thomas Gressams , and at her returne named the Bursse , and called it the royall Exchange , He died in great credit , the 5 of Decem. 93. appointing two worthy citizens his executors , they erected for him a faire monument .

An. reg . 14. Sir Wilam Allin Mercer . 157●

THis yeare sir William Allin was called to this high place , by the whole consent and custome of this citty , He was a man of no greater birth then a Citizen of this cytty , and borne without Byshopsgate , He had so tender a feeling of the many necessities of the poore , that he would buy wood from the carte and distribute it with his owne hands , Besides he would walke often through the said parish , and such poore as stood in need he gaue reliefe vnto , and at his death gaue a weekly porcion of bread to the poore of the same parish vpon euery sabbaoth day for euer , and was buried in the parish church wherein hee was christened . This yeare the citizens trained three times a weeke , the number of 3000. and on May day mustred before the Queenes Maiesty at Greenwich .

An. reg. 15 Sir Lyonell Dvcket Mercer . 1572

IN this yeare of our Lord abouesaid , the choise of the lorde mayor of this cittye , was appointed to the gouernment and charge of sir Lyoneli Ducket , who so behaued himselfe in this high place , that hee gained vnto himselfe great credite all the rest of his daies , It should also appeare by circumstance , that he had a desire to raise the needy poore , by leauing a tast of his bounty behind him , bestowing largely vpon the poore of the parish of Buckland in Barkshire , in which place he rested him , and gaue a farewell to London , and in that towne and parish ended his daies , and there lies buried . Many bi● matters happned in his yeare , but nothing concerning himselfe or this citty , can I finde as yet of certainty , but if any true notes come to hand , they shall be ioyned hereunto .

An. reg . 16. Sir Iohn Ryuers Grocer . 1573

THis yeare sir Iohn Ryvers being free of the company of the Grocers , followed the auncient solemnity , went to Westminster by water and receiued his charge , and held a solemne feast at the Guildhall , He discharged the trust to him committed with great grauity , care and dilligence , and yet in this yeare there arose a dearth both in corne and other victuals without any iust cause to bee gathered , for wheate was sold in London for three shillinges the bushell , and yet before the Christmas following it rose vp to seuen shillings the bushell , and then all manner of victuall was inhansed to greater prices , nothing haue I yet more to say of this knight , neither that he was buried in London , This yeare by reason of a great and vnaccustomed tempest , the boy was drowned at Dowgate .

An. reg. 17 Sir Iam. Hawes Clothworker . 1574

SIr Iames Hawes was this yeare called vpon and was Lorde Mayor of this Honourable Cytty of London . This Mayor kept no feast at the Guildhall , and yet there was great preparation made for the same feast , as in former yeares it had bin accustomed , but dined at his owne house , accompanied with the rest of the Aldermen his brethren , and the companies dined in their seuerall Halles . Michaelmasse tearme which was adiourned by proclamation , began at Westminster the 6. of Nouember . This yeare wheat and other graine , fell from 7. shillings to 3. ●●●llinges , as in the yeare before . More of this knight I cannot set downe , hee was buried in Abchurch , but no monument erected . Also this yeare happened many strange accidents , as may more at large be read in the Chronicles .

An. reg . 18. Sir Amrose Nycholas Salter . 1575

SIr Ambrose Nycholas was by common consent , called in this yeare of our Lord to the rule and gouernment of this citty , who effected the same in great grauity and circumspect diligence , He kept no feast likewise at the guildhall but kept the custome in going to Westminster by water , and dined at his owne house , as for the companies they dined in their seuerall halles . This knight did many waies relieue and comfort the poore , and liued some few yeares a worthy knight and Iustice of the citty , and lies buried vnder a very faire monument at S. Mildreds church in Bredstreet , nothing further canne be shewed concerning this knight as yet , This yeare Captaine Frobisher set forth his first voyage to Cathay for gold , and brought one of the people of that countrey home with him .

An. reg. 19 Sir Iohn Landley goldsmith . 157●

IN this yeare sir Iohn Landley came to the gouernment of this citty , and discharged the trust to him committed with great care and dilligence . In his year the Tower of London bridge was taken downe a new foundation being drawn sir Iohn being Mayor did take vpon him the laying of the first stone of this foundation vpon the 28 of August , in the presence of both the sheriffes , and t'woe of the maisters of the Bridgehouse , At his death he should haue bin buried at saint Laurences , but in breaking vp the vault , one Ile of the church was in great d●unger of falling , and therefore was buried in the mayors chappell neare Guildhall . This yeare happened the sudden damp● at the Syses held at Oxford , whereof so many worthy Iustices and other people died suddenly .

An. reg. 20 Sir Tho. Ramsey Grocer . 1577

THis sir Thomas Ramsey Lorde Mayor for this yeare with the godly dame Mary his wife , gaue the feesimple of the yearly value of 243. pounds vnto Christes Hospitall in London , to Peterhouse in Cambridge yearelye 40. li. to 4 schollers , and two fellowes there . More x. li yearely to the poore of S. Bartholomewes , and ten pound yearely to poore prisoners , this to be continued for euer , the remainder to the poore children of Christs hospitall , these gitfs are much augmented by the good Lady . He continually relieued the poore . He gaue much towards the helping forward of young men retaylors of his company , hee was a very careful maiestrate , & walked in the feare of God , was well beloued , He liued 79. yeares , he lies in Saint Mary Wolnoth in Lumbard street .

An. reg . 21. Sir Richard Pype Draper . 1578

THis yeare sir Richard Pype being free of the worshipful company of the Drapers , had the sword and gouernment of this citty committed to his charge , in his yeare , about the xxii . of Ianuary , about seuen a clocke at night , the Nobility of this land , and this Mayor with his brethren the Aldermen , receyued Iohn Cassimere landing at the Tower wharffe , and with torchlight brought him to the house of sir Thomas Gresham in Byshopsgatestreet . Also the new tower vpon London bridge whereon the heads of traytors stand , the foundation being layed the yeare before , was fully finished in the moneth of August . Other accidents fel forth this yeare , but nothing touching the mayor , as yet I find , neyther that he was buryed in London ,

An. reg. 22 Sir Nych . wodroffe Habrdasher 1579

IN this yeare of our Lord , sir Nycholas Wodroffe vsing the auncient custome , tooke his charge at Westminster , and his feast in the Guildhall , hee discharged the trust to him committed , with great care and dilligence , and liued som few yeares after a Iustice of this citty , I finde no notes of his bounty as yet , but if any happen to hand hereafter , they shall be added , neither where he died or was buried , I cannot set downe . This yeare happened the great Earth quake , both here in London , and also generally throughout all England , except some part of the North , by which great hurt happened about London , it continued in London but a moment , but in some places it was felt three seuerall times , Many strange accidents happened this yeare , as may be found at large in the Chronicles .

An. reg . 23. Sir Iohn Branch Draper . 1580

SIr Iohn Branch was called this yeare to bee Lord Mayor , and liued after hee had discharged this office some yeares . At his departure out of this life , he appointed by his Will many goodly Legacies , giftes , and remembrances to be done , amongst all which he remembred the poore of the parish wherein he was an inhabitant , and gaue vnto the said poore a summe of money , to be distributed at the discretion of the churchwardens and other the gouernors of that parish , also he lies buried in Abchurch , vnder a very faire monument erected by his Lady , and other of his kindred . This yeare came into England many of the Peeres of France , accompanied with a great traine , & then was made ready the banquetting house also the Nobles of this land made great triumph before her Maiesty .

An. reg . 24. Sir Iames Harvey Ironmonger . 1581

THis yeare of our Lord God sir Iames Haruey was according to auncient solemnity elected and chosen Lord Mayor of this Citty , and passed thorough this charge like a wise , graue , and discreet maiestrate , hee liued some after yeares , but insomuch as he hath a monument erected in the parish church of saint Dyonise in Fanchurchstreat , and not yet finished through the default of some who were put in trust to finish the said monument , I cannot set downe such apt notes as might haue there haue bin found , This yeare Mounfieur the French kings brother , came into England , and was honourably receiued , both of the Nobles of the land , and this Lord Mayor , and the rest of the Aldermen his brethren . And after some few moneths returned out of this land in great honor .

An. reg. 25 Sir Tho. blanke Haberdasher 1582

IN this yeare sir Thomas Blanke was Lord Mayor of this Honourable Citty , this mayor was borne and brought vp in this Citty , and vsed the trade of merchandize , he was accounted very religious in obseruing Gods word , he was also accounted very iust and vpright in all his dealings , and a great maintainer of hospitality , to the poore he was a father and great comforter , hee was so well beloued and esteemed amongst both rich and poore , insomuch that he was called by this name ( The Good Knight ) he liued the age of 74. yeares , and died the 28. of October 1588. and lyeth vnder a very faire monument at saint Mary Hill . In his year the Tearme was remoued to the Castle of Hertford . Also the standart at Leaden Hall for thames water was in his time erected .

An. reg . 25. Sir Edw. Osborne Clothworker . 1583

THis yeare of our Lorde sir Edwarde Osborne was elected Lorde Mayor of this Citty , what countrey man he was , or of what parentage I find not , but as an apprentise he serned sir William Huet before remembred , vsing merchandize into France , Spaine , the straights , & other where , and after the ende of his seruice , married his said maisters daughter ( hauing no other child ) whereby his state was greatly raised , This knight erected an euerlasting monument in remembrance of his said mayster , and father in Law , but none hath so requited his kindnesse , for he lies buried in saint Dyonise church in Fanchurch street , but hath no monument , nor further remembrance , as yet can be found , except in his company● I may hereafter come to more perfect remembrances .

An. reg. 27 Sir Tho. Pullison Draper . 1584

IN this yeare sir Thomas Pullison serued this place of Honour , and discharged the same wich graue and discreet maiestracy , the same knight yet liueth , but vpon occasions gaue vp , and liueth priuate . In his yeare her Maiesty ( after her progresse ) returned to her house at saint Iames , where the Citizens of London , to the number of 200. on horsse , in veluet cotes and chaines of gold , and a thousand on foot , with euery man a torch to giue light , they receiued her ioyfully , and on the 24. day of the same moneth , her Maiesty with her Nobles rode to the parlament house . Also this yeare the Citizens by commandement , mustered to the number of 4000. at Mile ●end and else-where , and on the x. of May skirmished before her Maiesty at Greenwich , who gaue them great thanks .

An. reg. 28 Sir Wolstan Dyxy Skynner . 1585

SIr Wolstan Dyxy being this yeare Lord Mayor , shewed himselfe a worthy & vpright maiestrate , and as he bare himselfe in his life and authority , so when God tooke him from the world , he left many remembrances of his charitable and godly deedes . As first , he gaue a porcion of land to his company to theyr vse for euer , Also for certaine Diuine Lectvres to be read in a place appointed he hath giuen a yearly annuity . More he gaue bountifully to the poore of his parish , apointing a yearely summe to be distributed amongst them , by the hands of the company of the Skinners . This yeare was the second Lottery for Armour , also the 14 Traytors were executed . This knight hath as yet no monument erected , but is buried in saint Mychaels at Bashingshaw .

An. reg. 29 Sir George Barne Haberdasher 1586

SIr George Barne was this yeare Lord Mayor , and liued after the discharge of that place a gentle knight and well reputed Iustice of this fayre citty , the day of his entring , Ludgate being new finished was opened , for the Councell to passe thorough to the Guildhall to dinner . This knight was the first aduenturer to Barbary , Roushia and Genua , he was alwaies accounted a great furtherer of a common wealth , hated couetousnesse , was glad to heare that young men prospered , he alwaies set forward the poore mans cause . This mayor with his brethren in scarlet , and diuers Nobles of the land , with the number of 80. graue Citizens in veluet cotes and chaines of golde , with sounde of trumpet made declaration of sentence against the Queene of Scots , he was buried at s . Bartho . at the Exchange .

An. reg. 30 Sir George Bond. 1587

IN this yeare of our Lord this citties charge was giuen to this knight . Much troble was attempted against this land this yeare , All parts of the land was prouided and put in readinesse to make resistance against the proud Spaniard , whoe came hither with full resolution to captiuate this nation . Also her maiesty attended by her Nobility , passed forth to the campe lying at Tylbury , where she in person viewed euery seuerall ranke , to the great ioy of all her subiects . Also after , it had pleased God to discomfite the enemy , this Lorde mayor and Aldermen with the Companies of this citty , assembled at Paules Crosse , where was made a learned thankesgiuing by M. Nowe● , for the great deliuerye against the Spaniardes . This knight lies in the Mercers chappell , hauing no monument .

An. reg. 31 Sir Martin Calthorpe Draper . 1588

THis yeare sir Martin Calthorpe was Lord Mayor of this citty . In this yeare the xvii . of Nouember was appointed holliday , and the citizens were assembled at Paules crosse . Also in this mayors time , her Maiesty attended by all the states of this land , came in great royalty from somerset house to paule● , and at temple barre , this Mayor and the rest of the Aldermen receiued her maiesty , deliuering vp al authority to her that gaue it , & she deliuered backe to this Mayor hir royall scepter , who bare the same before her , each seuerall company standing on both sides the way , from Fleetstreat to paules , and returned backe by torchlight . After a little space this mayor , aldermen , & graue commoners receiued her again to westminster , he died in his mayoralty , & is buried at saint Mary Hill .

An. reg. 31 Sir Richard Martin Goldsmith . 1589

SIr Richard Martin , ( by occasion of the death of sir Martin Calthorpe ) came at an vnaccustomed time of the yeare to this gouernment , namely the third day of May , in which moneth there was a generall fifteene gathered thoroughout London for the cleasing of the Fleet ditch . Also this worthy knight being inuited to the Seargeants feast then held in the new Temple Hall ( hauing certaine aldermen his brethren in company ) at the Temple gate this Lord Mayor was by certen young Gentlemen of that house , denied entrance with his sword borne vp before him , vpon which vncourteous demeanor made , hee returned backe to his owne house and did not dine with them . This knight liueth , hath bin twice Lord mayor he is a welbeloued Iustice , and the ancientest on that worthy bench .

An. reg. 32 Sir Iohn Hart groce . 1589

THis yeare of our Lord , sir Iohn Hart was Lord Mayor of this Honourable Citty . This yeare the Cittizens were often frighted with fire , first a great fire happened on Fishstreet hill , burning the house downe to the ground , some two daies after , another house ouer against the first , againe , not passing 4 daies distant , another house and some people were burnt on the backeside of the first house . Also this yeare were great tempest of winde . Also , in the moneth of September , there happened a great disorder at Lincolnes Inne , betwixt prentises and the gentlemen of that house , so that some bloud was shed , and woulde haue growne more dangerous , had not the same by this wise maiestrate bin appeased . He liueth a good knight , and an vpright and graue Iustice in this citty .

An. reg . 33. Sir Iohn Allat Fishmonger . 1590

IN this yeare sir Iohn Allat by consent and custome was Lorde Mayor of this citty , he was also Mayor of the Queenes staple , he deceased in the moneth of september next following his entrance , and then sir Rowland Heyward Clothworker serued out that yeare , being about sixe weekes . this yeare passed a verye hard yeare with the poore , for bread corne , flesh , and whitmeates , al grew to an exceeding deare rate , and yet there was enough for money . Hacket this year was executed in Cheapeside for many traitorous vsages of the Queenes picture , and being moued to aske God and the Queene forgiuenesse , he fell to rauing against her maiesty , and began a most blasphemous speach against God , this knight lies ●n a parish church in Fryday streat hauing a pretty monument erected .

An. reg . 34. Sir William Web Salter . 1591

IN this yeare of our Lord sir William Webbe keeping the vsuall solemnity and custome went to Westminster and receiued his charge , this knight discharged the place in great credit , and liued some few yeares a well accounted Iustice , at the place of his buriall , being saint Dunstans in the East , I find no monument , but that he was buried in a vault , which is altogither reserued for the better sort , neyther as yet find any notes of his bounty . This yeare died sir Christopher Hatton Lord Chauncellor . Also this yeare by reason of a mighty strong West winde , the Thames was left so bare of water , by forcing out the fresh , and keeping back the salt water , that men in diuers places , might go two hundred paces ouer , and then fling a stone to the land .

An. reg. 35 Sir wiliam Roe Ironmonger . 1592

THis Lord Mayor rode from the Guildhall to the Tower , and there tooke his Oath , being accompanied with the Aldermen , the Liuery and Batchelers of the Ironmongers , and the liuery of the Haberdashers and no more , all these dined at the Lord Mayors house , and at the halles of these two companies , all this was done by the appointment of the Councell , to auoyd infect●●● of the plague . Mychaelmasse tearme was carryed to Hertford . Also Bartholomew faire was not kept at London , all to auoyd the great concourse of people that might haue byn gathered together , whereby the infection would haue increased . This Mayor dyed in his Mayoralty , some 3. or 4. daies before the ende of his honour , and lyeth buryed at saint Laurences , but hath no monument erected .

An. reg. 36 Sir Cuthbert Buckle Vintner . 1593

SIr Cuthbert Buckle had his oath giuen him at the tower , as the Maior the year before him , because the plague increased very extreamly , he himselfe deceased in the moneth of Iuly , and sir Richard Martin was now the second time L. Mayor , In this yeare died William Ellin Alderman , and a 〈◊〉 benefactor vnto this citty , there died also sir Rowland Heyward , and sir Wolstan Dyxye . Also the whole number of people buried this yeare in the citty and suburbes 17893. Of the plague 10675. After in this yeare the Cittizens made ready six shippes & two Gallies , with men , munition , and victuals for three moneths to her Maiesties vse . More was granted to her Maiesties vse , by a common councell 450. men on foot all likewise set out at the charges of the cittizens by way of a fifteene .

An. reg. 37 Sir Iohn Spencer Clothworker . 1●94

IN this yeare of our Lord , sir Iohn Spencer was chosen Lord Mayor of this Honourable citty , he receiued his honour and charge at We●tminster , and his feast at the Guildhall . In this yeare as M. Iohn Stow recordeth , corner of to an excessiue great price , and not only corne , but all manner victuals , by reason of transportation . Also this yeare diuers were punished for abusing the market people , in selling away th●● goods at what vnder price they thought good , More this yeare was a great ryot committed on the Tower hill , this Lord Mayor rode thithe● accompanied with his officers to cleere the hill , where his swordbearer was striken down , sore wounded , & his swo●d wrung out of his hand by the lieutenants man , but being again recouered , this Lord Mayor made proclamation of peace .

An. reg. 38 Sir stephen Slany skinner . 159●

SIr Stephen Slany had this yeare committed to his charge . At this time it was thought necessary for two marshals to be appointed for the purging and clensing this citty from vagarent persons . Also this yeare the Lord Mayor and aldermen were fetched from the sermon at Paules Crosse , and forthwith vpon precept from the Councell pressed a thousand men , which was done by 8. a clock the same night , but the next day by the afternoone they were all discharged , then suddenly on Easter day , euery man in his parish church being ready to receiue the comunion , the Aldermen with their officers shut the church doores , till they had gathered againe the 1000. men , which were going to Douer to ayde Callice , but the French had lost it . This knight liueth a worthy iustice of this citty .

An. reg . 39. Sir Tho. Skinner Clothwor . 1596

THis sir Thomas Skinner being chosen Mayor for this yeare , and seeing the great distresse of breadcorne to grow so vnmercifull deare , that the faces of the poore did manifest their want , this Mayor in a feeling compassion , pitty and care , prouided that breadcorne shoulde bee brought from Danske , and other the East countries by our Merchants , who had freely giuen them both custome & stowage , and also to make their owne price , so that his great care brought with it this good , that corne was to be had for money . In this yeare was great triumphe for the preseruation of her Maiesty . He liued but a while in his honor , and died the 30 of Decem. and lies buried in Milkestreat . He was of a stout stomach , very mercifull and vpright and whose death was much bewayled of the poore .

An. reg. 39 Sir Henry Bilignsly Haberda . 1596

SIr Henry Billingsly by reason of the death of the other Mayor , was elected & chosen to serue the rest of the yeare in this place of honor , whoe beeing chiefe Customer for her Maiesty , vpon twelfe ce●e sat in the custome house with the sword lying before him on the table , and on the xi . of Ianuary he tooke his Oath at the Tower of London , this happened by reason that sir Thomas Skinner liued but about some two moneths in that office . The great dearth was not yet abated , for the spring fell out very cold , and also great prouision was made to sea , where by victuals kept a very high price , yet in the moneth of August , the prices of grain somthing abated , wheat from xiii . s. to x. and Rye from 9. to 6. & so to 3. s 2 d. but it after rose againe . He liueth a Iustice and chiefe customer to her Maiesty .