MRP: March 1662/63, Letter from Charles Porter to Sir GO
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March 1662/63, Letter from Charles Porter to Sir GO
BL, Add. MS. XX, XXX, f. 115
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[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
