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==March 1662/63, Letter from Charles Porter to Sir GO==
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BL, Add. MS. XX, XXX, f. 115
 
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Yo:r most humble & affectionat serv:t
 
Yo:r most humble & affectionat serv:t
 
Charles Porter
 
Charles Porter
 
 
 
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Revision as of 22:33, January 8, 2012

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



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