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==25th March 1663, Letter from Samuel Heron to Sir GO, London== | ==25th March 1663, Letter from Samuel Heron to Sir GO, London== | ||
| − | BL, MS. XX,XXX, f. 49 | + | BL, Add. MS. XX, XXX, f. 49 |
'''Editorial history''' | '''Editorial history''' | ||
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'''This transcription has been completed, but needs to be checked''' | '''This transcription has been completed, but needs to be checked''' | ||
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In London y:e 25:th March 1663. | In London y:e 25:th March 1663. | ||
| − | Invited by yo:e kind Invitation when you were last at my M:t [abbreviation for Master] S:r W:m Riders, I have beene bold to consigne to yo:r Wor:p by y:e Loyall Merch:t Cap:t Nicho:s Millett, á Small Box, I am ashamed to say how little, but it is as far as my pres:t cash will [XXX] being indntid p [could be | + | Invited by yo:e kind Invitation when you were last at my M:t<ref>Samuel Heron was the apprentice of Sir William Ryder</ref> [abbreviation for Master] S:r W:m Riders, I have beene bold to consigne to yo:r Wor:p by y:e ''Loyall Merch:t'' Cap:t Nicho:s Millett,<ref>Captain Nicholas Millett, commander of the ''Loyal Merchant''</ref> á Small Box, I am ashamed to say how little, but it is as far as my pres:t cash will [XXX] being indntid p [could be "up". It is not worth y:e diversion of y:e thoughts from yo:r more weightie negotiations, but if you please to Hono:r mee so farr as to give order for y:e disbursing of it in some comodity y:t may safely turne to Acco:t & retourne it by y:e same conveyance or other wise as you shall deeme meete; (for I leave it to yo:r Worp:s discretion w:thout limitation) I shall hold my selfe Infinitely Oblidged to you Good S:r pardon my presumption & if have offended, the least chock shall forever make mee your penetentiary, but if other wayes I shall bee proud of y:e hono:r & allways seeke opytunity to approve my selfe. |
Yo:r humble & oblidged servant | Yo:r humble & oblidged servant | ||
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The things are put into á Tinn Box | The things are put into á Tinn Box | ||
| − | wrapt in Leather sealed each end w:th á Herrons | + | wrapt in Leather sealed each end w:th á Herrons notch & head, & marked S:r G:O: + |
[RH SIDE BOTTOM] | [RH SIDE BOTTOM] | ||
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===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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| + | ===Possible primary sources=== | ||
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| + | PROB 11/353 Hale 1-43 Will of Richard Heron, Merchant of Saint Andrew Hubert, City of London Hubert, City of London 27 March 1677 | ||
| + | PROB 11/452 Pott 129-167 Will of Samuell Heron of Saint Margarets Westminster, Middlesex 06 October 1699 | ||
| + | - Not clear whether this is the correct will | ||
Revision as of 16:54, December 31, 2011
Contents
25th March 1663, Letter from Samuel Heron to Sir GO, London
BL, Add. MS. XX, XXX, f. 49
Editorial history
02/06/09, CSG: Completed transcription
13/12/11, CSG: Created page & posted trasncription to wiki
Abstract & context
Suggested links
To do
(1) Check transcription against physical manuscript in BL
Transcription
This transcription has been completed, but needs to be checked
[BL, Add. MS. XX, XXX, f. 49]
Right Wor:p S:r Geo: Oxinden
In London y:e 25:th March 1663.
Invited by yo:e kind Invitation when you were last at my M:t[1] [abbreviation for Master] S:r W:m Riders, I have beene bold to consigne to yo:r Wor:p by y:e Loyall Merch:t Cap:t Nicho:s Millett,[2] á Small Box, I am ashamed to say how little, but it is as far as my pres:t cash will [XXX] being indntid p [could be "up". It is not worth y:e diversion of y:e thoughts from yo:r more weightie negotiations, but if you please to Hono:r mee so farr as to give order for y:e disbursing of it in some comodity y:t may safely turne to Acco:t & retourne it by y:e same conveyance or other wise as you shall deeme meete; (for I leave it to yo:r Worp:s discretion w:thout limitation) I shall hold my selfe Infinitely Oblidged to you Good S:r pardon my presumption & if have offended, the least chock shall forever make mee your penetentiary, but if other wayes I shall bee proud of y:e hono:r & allways seeke opytunity to approve my selfe.
Yo:r humble & oblidged servant
Sam: Heron
The things are put into á Tinn Box
wrapt in Leather sealed each end w:th á Herrons notch & head, & marked S:r G:O: +
[RH SIDE BOTTOM]
Yo:
Notes
Possible primary sources
PROB 11/353 Hale 1-43 Will of Richard Heron, Merchant of Saint Andrew Hubert, City of London Hubert, City of London 27 March 1677
PROB 11/452 Pott 129-167 Will of Samuell Heron of Saint Margarets Westminster, Middlesex 06 October 1699
