MRP: 2nd November 1667, Letter from Thomas Freeman to Sir GO, London

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2nd November 1667, Letter from Thomas Freeman to Sir GO, London


BL, MS. XX, XXXX, f. 47

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[BL, MS. XX, XXXX, f. 47]

S:r George

Hon:d S:r some days past came to my hands yo:e of ye 25th of september 66 by ye S:t George & ye inclosed acco:tt of ye sale of my cloth & ye investm:t of ye mony into rough diamonds ?don:ta p:stones w:ch I have received from Cap:t Ford for w:tch I returne yo:e worp :s hearty thanks for all yo:e noble kinde favours in my business & ye truth is S:r w:t yo:w write me in ye fore pt of ye xxx is very noble & great deale of reason; on yo:e side yo:e words had reason to be served,

I may thank my Cozen Warde y:t I had not my returns severall years past for hee write me himselfe y:t if he would have given yo:w under his hand to serve yo: worp: from XX my exertions he might a had ye mony to invest it into ye same yt is come now praised be God, our great plague & Warrs & ye fireing of our City hath caused Diamonds to be in very little esteem there will bee but a small matter got by y:m, by shipps next ?March I shall be able to say more, soe w:th presentm:t of my service & due respects

I remaine yo Worps: humble servant to Command, Th:o ffreeman



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