To William Davison
MY good Cosin. I long to heer from yow. Uppon my having the Zeland regiment which yow know was more your persuasion then any desyre in me, the Cownt Hollok cawsed a many handed supplication to be made that no stranger might have any regime[nt] but presently after with all the same handes protested thei ment it not by me to whome thei wished all honowr etc.
The Cownt Morrice shewd him self constantli kind toward me therein, but Mr Paul Bus hath to many Busses in his hed, such as yow shall fynd he will be to God and man about one pitch. Happy is the conjunction with them that join in the fear of God. Medekerk far shynes above him in all matters of cownceill and faithfu[l] dealing. I prai yow wryte to me and love me, and farewel. At Flushing where I thank God all is well, and my garrison in good ordre. This 24th of February 1586.
Your loving cosin and frend, Ph. Sidnei [To] the right worshipful my especial good cosin and frend, Mr Davison at Court.