1. For residence of of ye Bishops on yeir seas. He hath observed it; ffor he hath not been past one month out of his Dioces these three yeares last past.
2. For residence on his Episcopall house. He hath resided there a great part of this yeare; and some other part thereof resided at his house in Lancashire, partly that he might ye better attend his Majestie's service in ye sequestration of Whalley tithes, being neer unto it, and partly because the infeccion of ye small pocks hath dangerously raigned in Chester (and yet doth continue there), insomuch as many have lyen sick thereof even at ye gates into his house, so as he could not wth safetie goe in. And, in yt regard, he craveth libertie to discontinue thence for a while, till he may wthout danger bring his family thither.
3. For setling questions in difference. It is observed.
4. For the solemnity of Ordinacions. It is observed accordingly.
5. Concerning Lecturers. They now generally conforme, and such as have not are expelled ye Dioces upon presentment brought against them.
6. For countenancing Orthodox Divines. He hath ever done it, unless they prove scandalous in conversacion.
7. For chaplains kept by men not qualified by law. He knoweth none.
but whether is it performed or not?[1] 8. For frequenting Divine service. He hath done his best endeavor to see it performed.
9. For making leases. It is for his part only observed. And for selling of woods, he hath none to sell.
10. For making leases for 21tie yeares, & not for lives. He hath made no lease for lives since he first received his majestie's lr̃es in yt behalf.
11. Touching Benefices in commendam, not to be passed over to others. It is performed accordingly.
12. For giving notice of any notable accident in ye church. It shall be done as occasion serves.
13. For certificate to ye Metropolitane by ye 10th of December. This will shew the performance."
The last statement shews that the certificate of the bishop of Chester was sent in to the archbishop before 10th December,
- ↑ The marginal annotation is in the autograph of the King.
