Catalogue description ED. COCKERELL to the EARL OF LINDSEY.

--Stating that according to his Lordship's command, he has delivered to Mr. Bullingham the moneys which he has collected. They have sold 105 acres and some waste in Horspath coppice, and 92 acres in Weke coppice in Stowood. So much spoil has been done in the woods that the prices are very unequal, varying from six to ten pounds an acre. Will go to Mr. Recorder about punishing the offenders, and has spoken to the Mayor ; but they are now somewhat more afraid, as five or six men are placed at each corner of the forest, to take away their burdens. It is feared that the value of the underwoods will hardly countervail the charge of enclosing and planting the coppices which are destroyed. Mr. Whistler, the Recorder of Oxon, has told one of Mr. Melsam's sons that Dr. J Bancroft is gone up to London to do what he can to hinder his Lordship's proceedings.

Postscript.--Knows not whether his Master has mentioned that they sold six oaks " to one of Oxon " for 10l. before they received his Lordship's orders to the contrary. The trees still stand, so the bargain can stand or not, as his Lordship wishes, but they were " very dear sold." Seal of arms.