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===Abstract & context===
 
===Abstract & context===
  
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Extraordinary lugubrious, flattering letter.  But says almost nothing.
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Who is Mohun?
 
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===To do===
 
===To do===
  
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(1) Complete transcription
 
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===Transcription===
 
===Transcription===
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'''This transcription needs to be completed and then checked'''
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S:r George Oxinden
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& Renowned Gener:ll
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Beleve me I love yow & hon:e yow & as I have alredy, shall still indevor to express it to ye utmost wither in my pticular xxxxxx or w:th what Interest I can improve in ye Committee for ye advantage, w:t progresse have alredy made shall informe yo:w,
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[ONE PARA OF TEXT NOT TRANSCRIBED]
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S:r yo:w have many Eminent Friends who by their Power & experience in this xxxxx are more capable to serve yo:w yet yo:w soe I am willing t cast in my might w:ch possible being don on my part w:th a great deale of rediness to serve yo:w, will by yo:w axxxxx accepted
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NOTES
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Mentions salvage money
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Mentions he has heard that GO has gout
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“be innocent as doves but subtill as serpents In w:ch adiue I remaine

Revision as of 14:52, December 13, 2011

4th October 1667, Letter from Richard Mohun to Sir GO, Battersey


BL, MS., XX, XXXX, ff. 24-27

Editorial history

13/12/11, CSG: Created page



Abstract & context


Extraordinary lugubrious, flattering letter. But says almost nothing.

Who is Mohun?



Suggested links



To do


(1) Complete transcription



Transcription


This transcription needs to be completed and then checked

S:r George Oxinden
& Renowned Gener:ll

Beleve me I love yow & hon:e yow & as I have alredy, shall still indevor to express it to ye utmost wither in my pticular xxxxxx or w:th what Interest I can improve in ye Committee for ye advantage, w:t progresse have alredy made shall informe yo:w,

[ONE PARA OF TEXT NOT TRANSCRIBED]

S:r yo:w have many Eminent Friends who by their Power & experience in this xxxxx are more capable to serve yo:w yet yo:w soe I am willing t cast in my might w:ch possible being don on my part w:th a great deale of rediness to serve yo:w, will by yo:w axxxxx accepted

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NOTES

Mentions salvage money

Mentions he has heard that GO has gout

“be innocent as doves but subtill as serpents In w:ch adiue I remaine