On his death he left the college 100 marks and his books. A promised benefaction worth £60 a year was provided on the condition "that I remained Founder of the same College" — an important point since the Queen had claimed that title for herself in providing letters patent for the college.
At his demise, he bequeathed 100 marks and his books to the college. A yearly donation of £60 was promised with the condition "that I remained Founder of the same College," which was important because the Queen had asserted that title when issuing letters patent for the college.