The EARL OF TYRONE to the LORD DEPUTY and COUNCIL.

"I received your Honours' letters, and as concerning the restraint for victualling the garrison of Ardmagh, I confess it to be true; and the occasion thereof is, that promise was not kept with us, and that I accomplished whatsoever I promised since I received her Majesty's gracious pardon. And albeit Feagh McHughe was not upon my peace, yet, notwithstanding, he was promised his pardon as well as the rest, and yet alway pursued by the Lord Deputy. And as for the pledges, they should have been released half a year ago, and notwithstanding kept in, contrary to our agreement; the which, as now we perceive it, was to no other purpose but only for their execution, in which your Honours may use your discretion. And as for my part, I did what I could in Connaught to bring all things to a good end. And now, lately, your Honours shall understand how Oyn McCollo was shamefully murdered by some of the garrison of Kells; and these and many other injuries caused us to stand in doubt until better order be taken, for I expected the Lord President's meeting these four months for the ending of ail matters between us; and I doubt not, if he were in health, but that all things should be ended; and when it shall please your Honours to take order in the matter here. I am ready to attend."

Loghnaseak. 4 December 1596.

"Your Honours' very loving friend,--Hugh Tirone."

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