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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 “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.
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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 “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  notch & head, & marked S:r G:O: +
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wrapt in Leather sealed each end w:th á Herrons  notch & head, & marked S:r G:O: +
  
 
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25th March 1663, Letter from Samuel Heron to Sir GO, London


BL, MS. XX,XXX, f. 49

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02/06/09, CSG: Completed transcription
13/12/11, CSG: Created page & posted trasncription to wiki



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[BL, 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 [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 “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]
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