Sir Francis served in the Cádiz expedition of 1596, and in 1598 was entrusted with the negotiation of the treaty whereby the Anglo-Dutch alliance was revised; for himself he obtained the governorship of Brill and the rank of general.
Sir Francis served in the Cádiz expedition of 1596, and in 1598 was entrusted with the negotiation of the treaty. The Anglo-Dutch alliance was revised. He obtained the governorship of Brill. This was for himself. He obtained the rank of general. This was for himself.