MRP: 27th March 1663, Letter from Katherine Smith to Sir GO, Ffrogmorton Street

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27th March 1663, Letter from Katherine Smith to Sir GO, Ffrogmorton Street


BL, MS. XX,XXX f. 60

Editorial history

02/06/09, CSG: Completed transcription
14/12/11, CSG: Created page & posted transcription to wiki



Abstract & context


Katherine Smith, daughter of Sir George Smith, writes to Sir George Oxenden. She incloses a gift for Oxenden, to be carried to him by Captain Millett. Sir George Smith and his family lived in a house in Throgmorton Street, London.



Suggested links


See biographical profile of Sir George Smith

See Sir George Smith's house, Throgmorton Street, London
See Elizabeth Dallison's lodgings, Throgmorton Street, London



To do


(1) Check transcription against physical manuscript at BL & add foliation



Transcription


This transcription has been completed, but requires checking

[BL, MS. XX,XXX f. 60]


My Hono:d S:r

I pray give mee leave to pay y:e first fruits of my penn & writeing to yo:rselfe S:r in y:d acknowledgm:t of those many respects I have recvd from yo:r hands (y:d which I must begg of my worthy father to owne in my Behalfe) in y:e meane time I begg of you S:r y:e Labour of part of my handy Workes in a Band sent by Cap:t Millett; directed to yo:selfe S:r yo:r acceptance of w:ch will Crowne all my actions (in y:e future w:th succes & madd mee Studdy to remaine

Yo:r Truely oblidged ffreind
And servant.
Katherine Smith

Ffrogmorten Streete y:e 27: of March 1663:



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