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3rd April 1663, Letter from Daniel Pennington to Sir GO, London

BL, MS. XX,XXX, f. 84

Editorial history

04/06/09, CSG; Completed transcription
13/12/11, CSG: Created page

Abstract & context

Suggested links

See 3rd April 1663, Letter from Daniel Pennington to Sir GO, London, Letter 2
See 10th July 1663, Letter from Sir George Smith, Jonathan Dawes & Daniell Pennington, London

To do

(1) Check transcription against physical manuscript at BL

Transcription

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[BL, MS. XX,XXX, f. 84]

Hon:d S:r

London y:e 3:d Aprill, 1663:

Though I am at present to prove a trouble to you in these few lines yett I am resolved soo to show my selfe rather y:n to lye under y:e least Quilt of neglect; I know you wil bee filled w:th multiplicity of busyeness when this shall have y:e happyness to kiss your hands yett if amongst these few spare howers you allott yo:r selfe you will please but a littel to reflect in yo:r thoughts upon one who I assure you ever had & still Continues a great respect & affection for you; I shall have my ends in not being forgotten otherwaies of remembranye I cannot hope for, unless I may beee soo happy as to enjoy y:e Honner of yo:r Commands when I assure you acording to my capasity none shall bee more zealous in your service than

S:r

Y:or very affectionate ffreind & humble serv:t
Dan:l Pennington

[As a footnote]

S:r I had some hopes y:e Geo: & Martha mig:t
have beene ordered to yo:r place w:ch gave
us y:e owners thereof occasion to venture a lttre
to you by her y:e Coppy whereof I doo heere
inclosed send you though feare twas to littel
purpose.

Idem: D: P:

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