Catalogue description THE COUNCIL OF STATE to LORD WILLOUGHBY.

--The Comte de Neuinar having complained that the English soldiers garrisoned in the towns under his government refuse to obey his orders, either for service against the enemy or for the escort of convoys, referring themselves to his Lordship's orders, which by reason of his absence cannot be obtained so soon as the service requires; and it being but reasonable that while they are in his quarters they should respect the said Count as their governor, as those of the country in garrison at Bergen have obeyed his Lordship, they pray him to direct the said soldiers to act in conformity to the Count's orders.

Signed: J. Matenesse; G. Van Zuylen. 1 p. Seal.

In the margin:--

Notes by Lord Willoughby of his answer (See below).