Note 130 — Chapter IV · 1555-1558
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A good instance of this is given in the appointment of the commander of 1,000 English pioneers who had been raised for Philip’s service. Feria wished to send Major Randolph in charge of them. The Councillors appointed another man and said that Randolph was to be appointed to a post on shore in connection with the navy. Feria insisted, and a long quarrel resulted, Feria insisting that Philip should write peremptorily to the Queen about it.