Note 169 — Chapter VI
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The commission is dated Oct. 21, 1573: it attributes the high prices to the greediness of corn-dealers who secretly export abroad, and it empowers commissioners to order farmers to bring to market such portions of grain as they prescribe, and to sell the same at reasonable prices. They were also to advertise the Council of their difficulties, to the intent the Council might assist them. D. S. P. Vol. 92, No. 41. The rough draft of the Commission is amended in Cecil's handwriting. D. S. P. Vol. 92, No. 40.