MRP: 24th March 1665/66, Letter from George Smith to Sir GO, London
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24th March 1665/66, Letter from George Smith to Sir GO, London
BL, MS. 40,708 - 40,713, vol, 235, year 1665, f. 46
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[BL, MS. 40,708 - 40,713, vol, 235, year 1665, f. 46]
My honnoured S:r
These few lynes are only to accompany the inclosed from S:r John Lewys who now is in Yorkshire, w:th this shipp Returne goos S:r Gervas Lucas yo:r ould acquaintance, who is designed from his Maj:stie to be Govern:r of Bombay, I shall not need to XXXX [warn?] yo:r favour in his behalfe, yo:w being very ready to demonstrate it to all psons, espetially those of deserts, I have writt yo:w so fully by this connvighance Onley this I am to ?ade w:te much Sadness & greife that Mad:m Dalyson departed this life upon Satturday last, much lamented by her nearest relations, & all other friends upon Tuesday last shee was interrd at Clarkenwell Church The God of heaven fitt us for that great Change fore other matt:s I ?afford to those best acquainted w:te her affaires. I committ yo:w to God & Rest
S:r Your truly affectionate friend & servant
Geo: Smith
London 24th March 1665
