MRP: 16th March 1662/63, Letter from Richard Ball to Sir GO, Holborn
Contents
16th March 1662/63, Letter from Richard Ball to Sir GO, Holborn
BL, MS. XX, XXX f. 17
Editorial history
10/03/10, CSG: Completed transcription
14/12/11, CSG: Created page & posted trasncription to wiki
Abstract & context
Suggested links
See 1st December 1662, Letter from Richard Ball to Sir GO, Carware
See 29th November 1663, Letter from Richard Ball to Sir GO, Carwar
To do
(1) Check transcription against physical manuscript
Transcription
This transcription has been completed, but requires checking
[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
