MRP: 5th November 1662, Letter from Marlborough to Sir GO, Swally

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5th November 1662, Letter from Marlborough to Sir GO, Swally


BL, MS. XX,XXX, f. 9

Editorial history

23/06/09, CSG: Completed transcription
18/12/11, CSG: Page created



Abstract & context




Suggested links


See 2nd January 1662/63, Letter from Marlborough to Sir GO, Swally Hole
See 14th January 1662/62, Letter from Marlborough to Sir GO, Angedeiva



To do


(1) Check transcription against physical manuscript at BL



Transcription


This transcription has been completed, but requires checking

BL, MS. XX,XXX, f. 9

[f.9]

S:r

I am glad to have heard of yo. good arrivall at Surr:tt & thank you for the Cassia; I have sent a small barrell of sherry I would it wore more my & better, I have also sent a Couple of Cheddar Cheeses, for M:r Andrewes to take his choice; y:e remaineing one if you will not use it your selfe bestow whoare you please. This is y:e 5t:h of November I fast in order for my health, But others must feast in order to y:e sollomnity of y:e day; & especially for y:e eateing of y:e Buck. I need not tell you y:t they are not like to for get [“for” & “get” are separate words in the original] yo:r health, nor shall I your kindnesse, & myne owne obligacion of being.

Yo. affectionate servant
Marleburgh

Swally 5th Novemb:r 1662




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