steps he has taken for his liberation, and that he must
have patience until an answer comes from Algier; Tangier,
17/27 1666 _ibid._
88. The same to Gaylan: that two young men from Angera
came two days before to Tangiers. Proposes to exchange
them for two Christians at Tetuan. Tangier, 22 Sept./2
Oct. 1666 _ibid._
89. The same to Cidi Alcayd Hadrahaman Benrichy, in
Tetuan; a letter of compliments; Tangier, 6/16 Oct. 1666 f. 67
90. The same to Cidi Hamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis,
governor of Tetuan, respecting his mercantile
transactions with Mr. William Staine; Tangier, 8/18 Oct.
1666 _ibid._
91. The same to Gaylan, that delay in the arrival of
ships from England prevents his assisting him to the
extent he desires; sends a few guns (_escopetas_), and
has written to Cadiz for more; Tangier, 13/23 Oct. 1666 f. 68
92. The same to Cidi Hamet el Hader el Tebib, (the
Physician?) secretary to His Excellency Gaylan, in
Arzila, concerning the transmission of a mare (_yegua_)
purchased for him, and a colt (_potro_) for the marquis
[de Leganes]; Tangier, 13/23 Oct. 1666 _ibid._
93. The same to Gaylan, respecting some small pieces of
ordnance which, according to Almuden, might be procured
from the coast of Arzila, and acquainting him with the
news of the fire of London; Tangier, 26 Oct. 1666 f. 69
94. The same to Cidi Mahamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis,
governor of Tetuan, sending a sack of rice; Tangier, 26
Oct. 1666 f. 70
95. The same to Cidi Hamet el Muden, in Arzila, alluding
to his late visit to Tangier, as well as to the pieces of
ordnance to be brought from the former place; Tangier, 26
Oct. 1666 f. 71
96. The same to Cidi Mahamet el Tebibb (_sic_), secretary
to His Excellency Gaylan in Arzila, about a mare for him
and a colt for the marquis de Leganés bought at that
place: Tangier, 26 Oct. 1666 _ibid._
97. The same to “Su Señoria Cidi Hamet Ben Abdelgrim
Nacasis, gobernador de Tetuan;” in answer to his request
for a barber’s case (_estuche de barbero_), which, being
unable to procure at Tangier, he has ordered from Cadiz;
Tangier, 28 Oct. 1666 (written by Mr. Goodlad and sent by
Haquito, _sic_) f. 72
98. The same to Cidi Hamet el Hader Ben Aly Gaylan,
respecting a messenger from the Shat (Sheikh) of Angera,
who desires to go to Tetuan on business; Tangier, 7/17
Nov. 1666 f. 72
99. The same to Cidi Hamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis,
governor of Tetuan, promising that the physician, “el
sabio Jacob Aboab,” shall be properly remunerated by Don
Diego Guilson (Mr. James Wilson), as soon as he recovers
from his illness; Tangier, 12 Nov. 1666 _ibid._
100. The same to Gaylan, touching a boat dispatched to
him twenty days before, of which he has heard no tidings;
Tangier, 22 Nov. 1666 f. 73
101. The same to [Cidi Hamet] Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis,
governor of Tetuan, in answer to his letter on behalf of
Sabio Jacob Aboab, the physician, “cuyo pleito estuviera
ya ajustado antes de aora sino pidiera cosas injustas”;
Tangier, 30 Nov. 1666 _ibid._
102. The same to Cidi Cassum Shat Shek (xeque y
governador de Angera); that a small yacht belonging to
an officer of the garrison of Tangier has gone on shore
close to Old Tangier (Tanger la Vieja). Begs him to
order his men to help her afloat, and they will be duly
remunerated for their work (translated into Moorish, and
sent by a Jew on purpose with the said translation);
Tangier, 30 Nov. 1666 f. 74
103. The same to Cidi Tayb Ben Aly Gailan, respecting
the ransom of the captive Juan de Sevilla, whose friends
in Spain have paid for him the sum of 360 pesos; as to
that of his companion [Pedro Cosmo] no news has yet been
received; Tangier, 6/16 Dec. 1666 _ibid._
104. The same to Cidi Hamet ben Abdallah in Arzila,
respecting an offer of some cattle for purchase, and a
victory lately gained by Gaylan; Tangier, 6/16 Dec. 1666 f. 75
105. The same to Cidi Hamet Ben Abdalla, Secretary to His
Excellency Gaylan, thanking him for the mare and colt he
has procured for him, asking for another for the marquis
[de Leganés], and sending a piece of cloth (_corte
pequeño de paño_) as present; Tangier, 6/16 Dec. 1666 f. 76
106. The same to Gaylan, congratulating him upon the
success of his arms against his enemies in Fez and
victory at Alcasar; thanking him for the offer of some
pieces of ordnance, and informing him of the expected
arrival of ships of war from England, with the aid of
which he hopes to enable him to reduce Tetuan, which had
shaken off his (Gaylan’s) yoke; Tangier, 6/16 Dec. 1666 f. 77
107. The same to Cidi Hamet el Muden, respecting the
pieces of ordnance offered by Gaylan; the state of
affairs at Tetuan, whose inhabitants are discontented
with the new government, thanking him for the 12 sheep
received from Capt. Jones, and asking for permission to
export another mare and colt; Tangier, 6/16 Dec. 1666 f. 78
108. The same to the same; that he has dispatched the
cutter (_balandra_) which the secretary has procured him
to fetch the remaining pieces of ordnance, and likewise
some barley (_cebada_), which is much wanted in the
garrison; Tangier, 10/20 Dec. 1666 f. 79
109. The same to Gaylan, on the ordnance to be brought
from Arzila, and sending presents to his two sons;
Tangier, 10/20 Dec. 1666 _ibid._
110. The same to Gaylan’s secretary [Hamet el Tobíb],
referring to a former letter, and asking for some barley
(_cebada_); Tangier, 10/20 Dec. 1666 f. 80
111. The same to Cidi [Hamet] Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis,
governor of Tetuan, respecting the suit (_pleito_) of
Jacob Aboab for recovery of money due to him by D. Diego
Guilson (James Wilson); Tangier, 22 Dec. 1666 _ibid._
112. The same to [Hamet el Jader Ben Ali] Gaylan,
congratulating him upon his late successes, and his
having intercepted a caravan (_cafila_) from Fez to
Tetuan; and praying him to treat Nicolao Andrea Soltranio
(_sic_) a merchant, as his friend in case of his having
fallen into his hands; Tangier, 1 Jan. 1666/7 _ibid._
113. The same to Cidi Hamet el Tobib (Tebib), Gaylan’s
secretary, congratulating him upon his master’s late
success, and recommending the merchant of Tangier,
Nicolas Andres Soltrany (_sic_); Tangier, 1 Jan. 1666/7 _ibid._
114. The same to the governor of Tetuan [Cidi Hamet ben
Abdelgrim Nacasis], announcing that the dispute between
Jacob Aboab and Mr. Wilson has been satisfactorily
settled; Tangier, 3/13 Jan. 1666/7 f. 82
115. The same to Cidi [Hamet ben] Abdelgrim Shat,
touching his desire to protect his vassals coming to
Tangier, and cultivate a good correspondence; Tangier, 1
Jan. 1666/7 _ibid._
116. The same to Cidi Hamet ben Abdelgrim Nacasis,
governor of Tetuan, thanking him for favour shown to Mr.
Samuel Luke, and touching the adjustment of the dispute
(_pleito_) between “el sabio Jacob Aboab” and D^{n}.
Diego Guilson (Mr. James Wilson); Tangier, 17/27 Jan.
1666/7 f. 83
117. The same to Samuel Mexias, thanking him for his kind
mediation between himself and the governor of Tetuan
[Nacasis]; Tangier, 19/29 Jan. 1666/7 f. 84
118. The same to Hamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis, governor
of Tetuan, about the terms of adjustment of the dispute
(_pleito_) between “el Sabio Jacob Aboab” and D. Diego
Guilson (Mr. James Wilson); 17/27 Jan. 1666/7 _ibid._
119. The same to Cidi Cassum Shat, governor of Angara,
that according to his request he has granted “pasage
franco” to the four men who came with “cargas;” Tangier,
21/31 Jan. 1666/7 f. 85
120. The same to the governor of Tetuan [Cidi Hamet Ben
Abdelgrim], respecting the business of Jacob Aboab;
Tangier, 27 Jan./6 Feb. 1666/7 f. 85
121. The same to Gaylan, excusing the delay in their
mutual correspondence, owing to the bad weather
(_temporales_); Tangier, 29/4 Jan. 1666/7 f. 86
122. The same; his letters of safe-conduct to Cidi
Mohamet Ben Abdallah, and other subjects of Cidi Jader
(_sic_) Gaylan, “dos mozos mas, y negro y sus caballos
susodichos, en todo quatro personas” to come to Tangier,
and return to Arzila; Tangier, 6/16 Feb. 1666/7 _ibid._
123. The same to Cidi Cassum Shat, governor of Angara,
respecting the non-arrival at Tangier of certain
“caballeros;” Tangier, 6/16 Feb. 1666/7. (Written by
Abdalla; sent with a translation in Arabecque.) f. 87
124. The same to the same, assuring him that the cousins
(_primos_) have not arrived in Tangier; Tangier, 9/19
Feb. 1666/7 _ibid._
125. The same to Almocaden and Talib Hamet el Shat, and
to Hossain el Shat, congratulating them upon their safe
return home, and the favour they enjoy with Cidi [Hamet]
el Hader [ben Ali] Gaylan, and offering them his letters
of safe-conduct whenever they chose to visit Tangier
again. (Sent with a copye in Arabeque, and the following
passport in English, with a Spanish translation);
Tangier, 15 February, 1666/7 f. 88
126. The letters of safe-conduct (_seguro_) and passport
above mentioned in favour of Almocadem Talib Hamet el
Shat and Hossain el Shat, their relatives and servants,
to last forty days; Tangier, 15/25 Feb. 1666/7 _ibid._
127. Memorandum of a letter from the same to Gaylan,
congratulating him on his late successes; wishing he may
conquer over all his enemies; proffering what services
he can render from Tangier, and acquainting him that he
has for his sake granted a safe-conduct (_seguro_) to
the sons of El Shat. (This was sent by Abdalla during my
absence, and not copied in the book); Tangier, Feb. 15,
1666/7 f. 89
128. One other, Feb. 19, “writt in complement to Abdala,
that he might not goe without a letter. (Not copyed by
reason the boate pressed for a dispatch)” _ibid._
129. Col. Norwood to Jehia (Yahya) ben Asar (ben Nasar?)
alcayde of Alcasar, sending him two lances and shafts
(_palos de lanças_) as a present; Tangier, 5/15 March,
1666/7 _ibid._
(Sent with a translation in Arabeque by a servant of the alcayde, who
came in on Saturday, March 2.)
130. The same to Cidi Hamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis,
governor of Tetuan, asserting his right to give or
withhold permission to reside in Tangier; Tangier, 6/16
March, 1666/7 f. 90
131. The same to the Almocadenes, Talyb Hamet el Shat and
Hossain el Shat, in answer to their request for powder
and paper, and to inquire about certain letters of Cidi
[Hamet] el Jader [ben Aly] Gaylan; also sending a present
of four yards (_varas_) of cloth. (Sent by a son of the
Shat (Sheikh) of Angara, who came in with a letter, 14
inst. in Arabeque); Tangier, 15/25 March, 1666/7 f. 90
132. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader ben Aly Gaylan,
expressing wishes for his good success, and sending
a piece (_corte_) of cloth, the finest that could be
procured; Tangier, 31 March, 1666/7 _ibid._
133. The same to Cidi Hamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis,
governor of Tetuan, sending him some lamps (_lamparas_)
which he had asked for, and proffering services; Tangier,
2/12 April, 1667 f. 92
134. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader Ben Aly Gaylan,
congratulating him on his success over his enemies;
informing him that he expects four ships of war from
England, and promising to prevent Spanish ships from
molesting his subjects; Tangier, 3/13 April, 1667 _ibid._
135. The same to Cidi Mohamet el Tobib (Tebib), Gaylan’s
secretary, thanking him for his pains in endeavouring to
procure him permission to export some mares with colts;
Tangier, 3/13 Apr. 1667 f. 93
136. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader ben Aly Gaylan; a
letter of compliments; Tangier, 5/15 Apr. 1667 _ibid._
137. The same to Cidi Mahamet el Tobib (Tebib), Gaylan’s
secretary, apologizing for not answering his last letter
in full, and praying him to procure him a she-ass with
her foal (_una burra de leche con potro_); Tangier, 5/15
Apr. 1667 f. 94
138. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader Ben Aly Gailan,
informing him again that he is expecting four ships of
war from the Levant on their way to England; Tangier,
11/21 April, 1667 _ibid._
139. The same to Cidi Mohamet el Tobib (Tebib), Gaylan’s
secretary, advising that should his master think of
sending an emissary to the Court of England, some person
of quality and rank should be chosen; but urging the
greater advantage of first opening his design to him, and
making him the medium of his communications with the King
of Great Britain; Tangier, 11/21 Apr. 1667 _ibid._
140. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader Ben Aly Gaylan,
sending the cutter (_balandra_) to bring back more
precise information respecting the business with which
Cidi Mohamet Ben Audalla (Abdallah) has been charged;
Tangier, 2/12 May, 1667 f. 96
141. The same to Cidi Mohamet el Tobib (Tebib), Gaylan’s
secretary, reminding him of the she-ass; Tangier, 2/12
May, 1667 _ibid._
142. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader Ben Aly Gaylan,
respecting the business with which Cidi Mohamet Ben
Audala (Abdallah) has been charged; and sending him a
surgeon (_chyrurxano_); Tangier, 19/29 Apr. 1667 _ibid._
143. The same to Cidi Mohamet el Tobib (Tebib); that
he is anxiously expecting the promised she-ass, and
complaining of Gaylan’s conduct in the matter of the mare
and the colt; Tangier, 19/29 May, 1667 f. 97
144. The same to the Cidi Hamet el Hader (Jader) Ben Aly
Gaylan, touching the four ships of war from the Levant,
which are daily expected, and asking leave to fetch away
some guns buried in the sands near Arzila; Tangier, 3/13
May, 1667 f. 98
145. The same to Cidi Mahomet el Tobib (Tebib), Gaylan’s
secretary, on the same subject; Tangier, 3/13 May, 1667 _ibid._
146. The same to Cidi Hamet el Hader Ben Aly Gaylan:
that the messenger dispatched by land has not arrived;
Tangier, 4/14 May, 1667 f. 99
147. The same to the same; that the English ships are
expected to arrive within twenty-four hours; and that the
cutter (_balandra_) has brought back five small pieces
of ordnance, the same that had been buried in the sand
near Arzila; also praying him to send him a captive named
Sebastian de Royas, whose ransom he is ready to pay, and
to allow the surgeon of the garrison to return; Tangier,
9/19 May, 1667 _ibid._
148. The same to Cidi Mohomed el Tobib (Tebib), thanking
him for sending the she-ass and foal (_borrica y potro_),
although the invalid for whom he wanted it has died;
Tangier, 8/18 May, 1667 f. 100
149. The Governor of Tetuan to Col. Norwood, stating that
he has given Samuel Mexias licence for a boat; Tangier,
8/18 May, 1667. (Firmada en caracteres arabicos Ben
Abdelcrim Naccasis.) _ibid._
150. Col. Norwood’s answer to Abdelcrim Naccasis,
governor of Tetuan, that an envoy of Samuel Mexias,
called El Hamida, has arrived at Tangier; Tangier, 10/20
May, 1667 f. 101
151. The same to the same; a letter of compliment sent by
the governor’s messenger returning to Tetuan; Tangier,
12/22 May, 1667 _ibid._
152. The same to His Excellency Gaylan, recommending
the bearer, Don Francisco Bedingfield, to whom he is
much indebted; as he is going to Spain, and has great
influence with the duke of Medinaceli [D. J. F. Tomas
de la Cerda]; any commission entrusted to him will
be faithfully executed. Desires him to pay to Cidy
Bolcaching (Abo-l-casim?) El Bery the ransom of a captive
and slave named Sebastian de Roxas. (See above, No. 144.)
Tangier, 15/25 May, 1667 _ibid._
153. The same to the governor of Tetuan [el alcayde en
el Castillo Nuevo de este campo]: that he has received
his letter by Samuel Mexias, who, as well as others of
that town and district, will be allowed to reside as long
as they choose, and carry on trade; Tangier, 16/26 Mayo,
1667 _ibid._
154. The same to the “Alcayde de Su Majestad en el
Castillo nuebo de este Campo,” desiring him to send back
a soldier and horse of the garrison, taken prisoner by
some Moors close to that fortress; Tangier, 17/27 May,
1667 f. 102
(Sent by a Jew with a copy in Arabecque (_sic_) who went out Sunday,
May the 19/29.)
155. The same to Gaylan, respecting a boat (_pinque_),
which was sold by auction at Arzila, and which he would
not purchase owing to the want of sailors to navigate
her; telling him that he can have wheat at Tangier as
cheap as in Morocco, and that if he remits the money, he
shall have any quantity. Sends the 300 pesos owed for
Roxo’s ransom, and desires to have hack a French slave
in the possession of Cidy Aubdela (Abdallah), offering
to pay his ransom. As to the Spanish vessel that sailed
off from Arzila, he has written to the Duke of Medinaceli
about it; Tangier, 22 May, 1667 _ibid._
156. The same to Cidi Hamet el Tayb Gaylan, touching a
slave and his ransom; Tangier, 22 May, 1667 f. 103
157. The same to Cidi Mohamet el Tobib (Tebib), Gaylan’s
secretary, giving his reasons for not purchasing the boat
(_pinque_) that his Excellency wanted, but that he is
ready to procure him any quantity of wheat; Tangier, 22
May, 1667 _ibid._
158. The same to Cidi Hamet el Muden; that his brother is
welcome at Tangier, and will shortly take his departure
for Tetuan; Tangier, 22 May, 1667 f. 104
159. The same to Bartolomé de Flores, “Christiano cautivo
en Arzila:” that he has obtained permission from his
master for him to come to Tangier, and procure his
ransom; Tangier, 22 May, 1660 _ibid._
160. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader Ben Aly Gaylan; that
his letter for the king [Charles II.] has been forwarded,
but that he must not expect an answer in less than six
months; that there is now only one armourer in the town,
and that he cannot part with him. Respecting the export
of cattle to Spain with his permission that happened
only once, and that was for Don Francisco Beddingfeild
(_sic_); Tangier, 5/15 June, 1667 _ibid._
161. The same to Cidi Mohamet el Tobib (Tebib); that all
his people are much disinclined to go to Arzila and serve
his master [Gaylan], owing to the manner in which the
surgeon was treated. That he has forwarded to England
Gaylan’s letter, but the answer will be long in coming;
Tangier, 8/18 June, 1667 f. 105
162. The same to the governor of Tetuan [Cidi Hamet Ben
Abdelgrim Naccasis] complaining of insults offered to the
officers of this garrison by Moorish traders in the last
caravan (_cafila_); Tangier, 10/20 June, 1667 _ibid._
163. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader Ben Aly Gailan: a
letter of compliment sent by a vessel going to Arzila;
Tangier, 12/22 June, 1667 f. 106
164. The same to the governor of Tetuan [Cidi Hamet Ben
Abdelgrim Nacasis], respecting the purchase of a number
of spears (_picas_) for the king [of Tafilelt], his
master; Tangier, 16/26 June, 1667 _ibid._
165. The same to the same; that he has granted “seguro”
to ten of his vassals to make charcoal, and sell it for
the use of the garrison; Tangier, 19/29 June, 1667 f. 107
166. The same to “Su Señoria Cidi Hamet Ben Isa Nacasis,
governador y adelantado de Tetuan y sus contornos;” that
he has been unable to send him the lances (_lanças_) he
applied for, owing to the king of Tafilelt’s men having
lately massacred five soldiers of his garrison; Tangier,
28 June, 1667 _ibid._
167. The same to his Excellency Gaylan, respecting
certain articles for a new treaty with the King of
England, brought by Cidi Hamet Almuden, Tangier. Sends
back the French slave, as his friends will not pay the
ransom demanded; Tangier, 22 June, 1667. (Sent with Muden
in the ketch.) A postscript is added, respecting an
accident which happened (at sea?) to Cidi Hamet Almuden
and his companions f. 108
168. The same to Cidi Hamet el Jader Ben Aly Gaylan;
defending himself against the charge of having been the
cause of the capture of his vessels by the Spaniards; he
never wrote that they could go in safety; it was entirely
their fault, through the crews not being armed; Tangier,
1/10 July, 1667 f. 109
169. The same to Cidi Mohamet el Tobib (Tebib), secretary
to Gaylan, upon the same subject; Tangier, 1/11 Jul. 1667 _ibid._
170. The same to Gaylan; that owing to the scarcity of
provisions likely to be occasioned by the advance of the
king of Tafilelt’s army, he has given permission to the
bearer to go with his boat (_embarcacion_) and purchase
cattle for him; Tangier, 13/23 Jul. 1667 f. 110
171. The same to the same: apprising him of a treacherous
design upon Arzila, and naming the conspirators; sends an
oared boat with the news which a Moor named Mequiniz (Al
meknesi), who professes to be his servant, has brought;
Tangier, 15/25 July, 1667. (Only part of the letter; the
remainder in 128 _b_.) _ibid._
172. Cidi Ben Issa and Cidi Hamet Ben Abdelgrim Nacasis,
governors of Tetuan, to Lord Belasyse, governor of
Tangier, in answer to the charge of his having broken the
_seguro_ which Don Diego Guilson (James Wilson) granted
to an English merchant named Dunes (Downes) in Lord
Teviot’s time; Tetuan, 5 May, 1665. (Out of place; see
above, No. 11.) f. 111
173. “Traslado de una carta que escrivió el general de
Tanger, conde de Teviot, de la mano de Nataniel Luque
(Nathaniel Luke), su secretario, en la verdad conforme
con su original,” 18/27 March, 1663/4, accompanied by an
English translation; duplicate of No. 10 f. 113
174. Cidi Hamed (_sic_) Ben Isa Nacasis, and Cidi Hamed
(_sic_) ben Abdelquirim (_sic_) Nacasis, governors of
Tetuan, to the earl of Belasyse, governor of Tangier,
congratulating him on his arrival at Tangier, and
answering the charge of having broken the “seguro”
granted to D. Diego Guilson (James Wilson); Tetuan, 5
May, 1665: with the seals of Hamed ben Issa Nacasis and
of Hamed Ben Abdalcarim (_sic_) Nacasis, his cousin f. 115
(“Recivido por un [h]ombre con vandera blanca, con [los] dos seguientes
seguros [de] 9 de Mayo de 1665, y respondido por Don Diego Guilson, 10
de Mayo de 1665.”)
175. Cid Mohamet el Moden (Almuden?) to [Lord Belasyse],
signifying that he has procured a seguro for Don Diego
Guilson (James Wilson) from Gaylan; Tetuan, 18 May, 1665 f. 117
176. “Seguro” to go to Tetuan, granted by Gaylan to Diego
Guilson, 18 May, 1665 f. 118
177. Safe-conduct (“seguro”) granted to the same by the
governors of Tetuan to go thither to treat in the name of
the merchants of Tangier with those of Tetuan; Tetuan, 8
May, 1665 f. 119
178. Gaylan to Lord Belasyse, explaining the detention of
his two envoys; Arzila, 16 May, 1665. (See above, _art._
12.) f. 120
179. The same to the same, respecting a treaty of
alliance with the King of England; Arzila, 11 June, 1665 f. 121
(“Recevido por mano de[l] alfaqueque en companya con [el] Señor Maestre
Jones, 3/13 de Junio de 1665. Maestre Jones salió de acá 7/17 de Mayo
de 1665.”)
180. The governors of Tetuan to Lord Belasyse, respecting
money and goods claimed by Don Diego Guilson (Mr. James
Wilson); Tetuan, 2/12 Jan. 1665/6 f. 122
(“Recivida por Cassum Gaylan, 3/13 Jan. que embió un criado en la
ciudad dicho dia 3/13, que hombre partió 4/14 con un seguro para Cassum
Dondor y dos otras personas.”)
181. Cidi Hamet el Muden to the same, proposing that
three persons be sent to Tetuan to adjust the differences
between Don Diego Guilson (Mr. James Wilson) and Morguine
Reade (?); Tetuan, 10 Jan. 1665/6 f. 123
(“Recivida con la precedente carta de los governadores de Tetuan, 3 de
Jnero (_sic_) nuestro estylo; en characteres arabicas (_sic_).”)
182. Cidi Hamet El Hader Ben Ali Gaylan to Lord Belasyse,
in answer to his letter by Cidi Hamet Ben Chafar
(Jaafar), and respecting another received from the King
of England, which Mr. Thomas Warren brought; Arzila, 8
Jan. 1665/6 f. 124
[The above letters, eleven in number (from 171 to 181), belong to Lord
Belasyse’s government, and are wrongly placed in the register.]
183. Cidi Hamet el Muden to the same, upon measures for
adjusting affairs in which Don Diego Guilson (Mr. James
Wilson) was concerned relative to trade, and the ransom
of certain captives; Tetuan, 20 March, 1666 f. 125
(“Firmado en characteres arabicas (_sic_), por mandado de Cidi Hamet el
Muden. Recivido (_sic_) por un proprio 21/31 de Marzo con el siguiente
de Samuel Mexias.”)
184. Samuel Mexias to the same, upon the same subject.
[No date.] f. 126
185. Cidi Hamet el Muden to the same; that he is prepared
to come to Tangier, and is only waiting for a “seguro”
for himself, Cidi Mohamed, and five merchants, besides
Gaylan’s secretary; Alcasaba del Campo, 9 Apr. 1666 f. 127
(“Firmado con characteres arabigas (_sic_) Cidi Hamet el Muden por
arabigo--La copia á Don Enrique Norwood &^{a}. teniente general y
teniente governador de Tanger.”)