My Lord, in order to future supplies (midst his
many other pressing occasions) hath spent many
days to regulate the University.
I presume you have had an account of his first
Receiption, when he took possession of his
Chancellors place. There was nothing wanting
to the Solemnities of that day, to make it well
besitting, either of the most famous Universities
in England.
His Lordship having thus fetled the University,
and by procuring plentiful stipends, encouraged
our Ministery, in now with the Council,
wholly imployed in reducing the Army, that the
charge of the Inhabitants may be cased, Planters
encouraged, and our desolate places restored,
and made sit places to dwell in.
The Lord Deputy and Council have made
that previous, and satisfactory provision for such
as are to be reduced; that their condition is like
to be no way inferior to theirs that are continued;
that they seem all contentedly to acquiesoe
in the Councels; resolve the particulars are as
yet unknown.
From Dantzick, Aug. 18.
Since the poles Army submitted to the Swede,
little hath been done by them, more then to
bring the Countrey under Contribution, for the
maintenance of their army, which make many
to betake themselves for Germany. The king of
Poland hath sent his treasure for Ulnsits, and the
Queen, and Treasurer with their Treasures, are
gone for Dutchland. The Duke of Curland hath
submitted to the Swede, and must give 300000