MRP: 23rd February 1662/63, Letter from Ann Townesend alias Nicholls to Sir GO, London
23rd February 1662/63, Letter from Ann Townesend alias Nicholls to Sir GO, London
BL, Add. MS. XX, XXX, f. 73
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BL, Add. MS. XX, XXX, f. 73
Right Worthy S:r
I had once a husband whoos Name was Jn:e Nicholls & was Master of y:e Expedition whome you very well did know, I made bould to acquaint yo:r Worp:e in London about my sufferings, & by whom, & yo:r Worp:e was pleased to proise mee yo:r helpe when God brought you to India: M:r Goodyer[1] can very well informe you who had [has?] my husbands will for hee was on board when he dyed; I desire y:t I may have y:e will heare, I have given a lre of Attorney to one M:r Jn:e Oates Cheife M:te in y:e American who w:th yo:r Powerfull assistance is willing to Act for my releife in it; w:thout yo:r Worp:s helpe hee cann doo nothing I shall not need to Begg y:e helpe of y:e just & mercyfull whome your Worp:e is well knowne to bee, S:r I am in a suffering Condition, my wants are great, & my desires are noo more than Just , under God my hopes are in you soo ?craving pardon for my Bouldnesse I take leave & rest
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London y:e 23:th ffeb 1662:
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Yo:r troublesome friend
& servant
Ann: Townesend
Als - Nicholls
Notes
- ↑ John Goodyear (alias Goodyer(e), Goodier) was in Surat with Sir George Oxenden
