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==22nd December 1662, Letter from Humphrey Cooke to Sir GO, aboard ye Lepard in Carwar==
 
==22nd December 1662, Letter from Humphrey Cooke to Sir GO, aboard ye Lepard in Carwar==
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BL, MS. XX,XXX, f. 19
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'''Editorial history'''
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23/11/10, CSG: Completed transcription
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18/12/11, CSG: Page created
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===Abstract & context===
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===Suggested links===
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===To do===
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(1) Check transcription against physical manuscript at BL
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===Transcription===
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'''This transcription has been completed, but requires checking'''
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BL, MS. XX,XXX, f. 19
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[p. 19]
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Hon:d S:r
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I would not omitt this opportunity to give yo:r Worp:s Notice of w:t hath passed since our arrivall heere w:ch is that before S:r Abram would lande his souldiers one Angedeiva Island, M:r Masters & M:r Ball being á board desires y:t y:e Gouvern:r of this towne might have notice thereof on w:ch M:r Ball adviseing w:th him found alltogeath:r unwilling, & said hee could answer it to his kinge to give us possession without his pticuler order for it, & y:t if wee would take it pforce hee should procure all means possible to beate us off, & soo undoubtedly would a seased one yo:r ffactory heere & made á warr betweene us, S:r Abram hath writt to my Lord Marlburgh Concerning it & w:thout y:e ffreindshipp of this Countrey ?sopose noothing will bee acted for y:e takeing of y:e s:d Island, soo y:t heere wee remaine on board while further order comes.  I am much wearyed w:th these uncertantyes & Could heartily wish some thing did offer wherein I might doo yo:r Worp:e Service, w:ch I assure you none shall doo it w:th more fidelity than my selfe w:ch is w:t I have to say at pres:t wishing yo:r Worp:e all health and prosperity I ever remayne
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Yo:r Worp:s most Humble &
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ffaithfull serv:t at all Commands
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Humfrey Cooke
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ffrom Aboard y: Lepard In Carwar y: 22nd Decembr: 1662
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===Notes===

Revision as of 16:06, December 18, 2011

22nd December 1662, Letter from Humphrey Cooke to Sir GO, aboard ye Lepard in Carwar


BL, MS. XX,XXX, f. 19

Editorial history

23/11/10, CSG: Completed transcription
18/12/11, CSG: Page created


Abstract & context



Suggested links


To do


(1) Check transcription against physical manuscript at BL


Transcription


This transcription has been completed, but requires checking

BL, MS. XX,XXX, f. 19

[p. 19]

Hon:d S:r

I would not omitt this opportunity to give yo:r Worp:s Notice of w:t hath passed since our arrivall heere w:ch is that before S:r Abram would lande his souldiers one Angedeiva Island, M:r Masters & M:r Ball being á board desires y:t y:e Gouvern:r of this towne might have notice thereof on w:ch M:r Ball adviseing w:th him found alltogeath:r unwilling, & said hee could answer it to his kinge to give us possession without his pticuler order for it, & y:t if wee would take it pforce hee should procure all means possible to beate us off, & soo undoubtedly would a seased one yo:r ffactory heere & made á warr betweene us, S:r Abram hath writt to my Lord Marlburgh Concerning it & w:thout y:e ffreindshipp of this Countrey ?sopose noothing will bee acted for y:e takeing of y:e s:d Island, soo y:t heere wee remaine on board while further order comes. I am much wearyed w:th these uncertantyes & Could heartily wish some thing did offer wherein I might doo yo:r Worp:e Service, w:ch I assure you none shall doo it w:th more fidelity than my selfe w:ch is w:t I have to say at pres:t wishing yo:r Worp:e all health and prosperity I ever remayne

Yo:r Worp:s most Humble &
ffaithfull serv:t at all Commands
Humfrey Cooke

ffrom Aboard y: Lepard In Carwar y: 22nd Decembr: 1662



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