MRP: 5th November 1662, Letter from Marlborough to Sir GO, Swally
5th November 1662, Letter from Marlborough to Sir GO, Swally
BL, Add. MS. XX, XXX, f. 9
Editorial history
23/06/09, CSG: Completed transcription
18/12/11, CSG: Page created
Abstract & context
Suggested links
See 2nd January 1662/63, Letter from Marlborough to Sir GO, Swally Hole
See 14th January 1662/62, Letter from Marlborough to Sir GO, Angedeiva
To do
(1) Check transcription against physical manuscript at BL
Transcription
This transcription has been completed, but requires checking
BL, Add. MS. XX, XXX, f. 9
[f.9]
S:r
I am glad to have heard of yo. good arrivall at Surr:tt & thank you for the Cassia; I have sent a small barrell of sherry I would it wore more my & better, I have also sent a Couple of Cheddar Cheeses, for M:r Andrewes to take his choice; y:e remaineing one if you will not use it your selfe bestow whoare you please. This is y:e 5t:h of November I fast in order for my health, But others must feast in order to y:e sollomnity of y:e day; & especially for y:e eateing of y:e Buck. I need not tell you y:t they are not like to for get [“for” & “get” are separate words in the original] yo:r health, nor shall I your kindnesse, & myne owne obligacion of being.
Yo. affectionate servant
Marleburgh
Swally 5th Novemb:r 1662
