MRP: 16th March 1662/63, Letter from Richard Ball to Sir GO, Holborn
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16th March 1662/63, Letter from Richard Ball to Sir GO, Holborn
BL, MS. XX, XXX f. 17
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[BL, MS. XX, XXX f. 17]
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When Opportunity moves but Seldome, it must be carefully embraced, & not lett Slip: I hope these lines will find you in health w:ch is my hearty wish; my Suite unto you is for my Sonn: to yo:r care he had y:e happiness to be comitted Seaven yeares Since, he was then A Child: A man, I heare he is now, in his Body, I hope Alsoe in his Braine: At least yo:r encouradgement will make him Soo, I am flatterd if he doth not doo well, A line or two from yo:r Penn will sett me a bove Doubts, as he shall be found to deserve, soe lett him find you his Freind, & for him to know Soe much would highly engage him; The fourth yeare is now begunn, & I have not heard of any Wages he gets Recvdd from y:e Comp:a, I begg yo:r love & care in y:e Prticukular , & if y:e Customes be to pay it here , I would be Glad it Should be soe & ordered, as to be paid unto mee, who shall be readie to send him what he most wants & desires, God Blessing, So prayeth
Ely House Holborne
March y:e 16: 1662/3
Yo: Obliged & Humble Servt:
Richard Ball
