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==March 1662/63, Letter from Charles Porter to Sir GO== | ==March 1662/63, Letter from Charles Porter to Sir GO== | ||
| − | BL, MS. XX,XXX, | + | BL, Add. MS. XX, XXX, f. 115 |
'''Editorial history''' | '''Editorial history''' | ||
| − | 18/12/11, CSG: Page created | + | 29/05/09, CSG: Completed transcription |
| + | 18/12/11, CSG: Page created & posted transcription to wiki | ||
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===Abstract & context=== | ===Abstract & context=== | ||
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===Transcription=== | ===Transcription=== | ||
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| + | [BL, Add. MS. XX, XXX, f. 115] | ||
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| + | Deare S:r George. | ||
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| + | This opportunity by my very good freind M:r L’Scallett (who is appointed yo:r Chaplin) offering it selfe I could not forbeare giveing you this Trouble, as well to lett you know I have a very great sense & acknowledgm:t of yo:r kindenesse & respects to mee whilst I had y:e Hono:r to Waite on you here as alsoe to assure you y:t nothing Cann more oblidge mee than yo:r Commands w:ch I shall accomplish (to y:e Best of my skill & power) with all willingnesse & allacrity; I am to tell you (as a very great trueth, for soo indeed it is) This Bearer is soo well worthy yo:r pticuler regard & kindenesse y:t I am Confident I have onely anticipated yo:r Judgem:t by yo:r kindenesse to my Commendations, yo:r owne expressione [or "s"?] In a short tyme I dare say will Speake better for him than I can doo; Newes wee have none all is well, or at Least quiet, y:e greatest trouble is y:e non Conformist whoos Strength to is nothing but w:t they gaine by y:e ill opinion wee have of o:r owne; a short tyme wll sett all right if wee doo not undervallue our selves more than I doo in sayeing I am, as In troth I: | ||
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| + | S:r | ||
| + | Yo:r most humble & affectionat serv:t | ||
| + | Charles Porter | ||
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Revision as of 23:44, December 18, 2011
Contents
March 1662/63, Letter from Charles Porter to Sir GO
BL, Add. MS. XX, XXX, f. 115
Editorial history
29/05/09, CSG: Completed transcription
18/12/11, CSG: Page created & posted transcription to wiki
Abstract & context
Suggested links
To do
(1) Check transcription against physical manuscript at BL
Transcription
This transcription has been completed, but requires checking
[BL, Add. MS. XX, XXX, f. 115]
Deare S:r George.
This opportunity by my very good freind M:r L’Scallett (who is appointed yo:r Chaplin) offering it selfe I could not forbeare giveing you this Trouble, as well to lett you know I have a very great sense & acknowledgm:t of yo:r kindenesse & respects to mee whilst I had y:e Hono:r to Waite on you here as alsoe to assure you y:t nothing Cann more oblidge mee than yo:r Commands w:ch I shall accomplish (to y:e Best of my skill & power) with all willingnesse & allacrity; I am to tell you (as a very great trueth, for soo indeed it is) This Bearer is soo well worthy yo:r pticuler regard & kindenesse y:t I am Confident I have onely anticipated yo:r Judgem:t by yo:r kindenesse to my Commendations, yo:r owne expressione [or "s"?] In a short tyme I dare say will Speake better for him than I can doo; Newes wee have none all is well, or at Least quiet, y:e greatest trouble is y:e non Conformist whoos Strength to is nothing but w:t they gaine by y:e ill opinion wee have of o:r owne; a short tyme wll sett all right if wee doo not undervallue our selves more than I doo in sayeing I am, as In troth I:
S:r
Yo:r most humble & affectionat serv:t
Charles Porter
