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Entry of christening of Edward, son of Christopher Wright, of Bondgate, Ripon, in Ripon Minster Registers, 6th October, 1589—— Of Eliza, daughter of Christopher Wright, of Newbie, 23rd July, 1594——Of Francis, son of Christopher Wright, of Newbie, 12th July, 1596——Of Marmaduke, son of Christopher Wright, of Skelton, 3rd February, 1601——Thomas Warde, of “Mulwaith,” in 1579——Thomas Warde, of “Mulwith,” in 1590——Inference of propinquity between Christopher Wright and Thomas Warde, at least between years 1589 and 1590 inclusive——Thomas Warde probably in diplomatic service of Queen Elizabeth, under Sir Francis Walsingham——Probably sent on mission to Low Countries in 1585.

Proof that William Ward, a son of Marmaduke Ward, of Newby, had an uncle who lived at Court——Inference that this was Thomas Ward, member of household of Lord Mounteagle.

Inference drawn that Christopher Wright, Thomas Warde, and Lord Mounteagle were personally acquainted.

Marmaduke Ward at Lapworth, in Warwickshire——Arrested by Government——Released——Inference that he had a powerful friend at Court.

Suggested proof of how Mounteagle came to be associated with Thomas Ward——Biographical and Topographical evidence adduced in support.