MRP: 3rd April 1663, Letter from Daniel Pennington to Sir GO, London
3rd April 1663, Letter from Daniel Pennington to Sir GO, London
BL, Add. MS. XX,XXX, f. 84
Editorial history
04/06/09, CSG; Completed transcription
13/12/11, CSG: Created page
Abstract & context
Suggested links
See 3rd April 1663, Letter from Daniel Pennington to Sir GO, London, Letter 2
See 10th July 1663, Letter from Sir George Smith, Jonathan Dawes & Daniell Pennington, London
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Transcription
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[BL, Add. MS. XX,XXX, f. 84]
Hon:d S:r
London y:e 3:d Aprill, 1663:
Though I am at present to prove a trouble to you in these few lines yett I am resolved soo to show my selfe rather y:n to lye under y:e least Quilt of neglect; I know you wil bee filled w:th multiplicity of busyeness when this shall have y:e happyness to kiss your hands yett if amongst these few spare howers you allott yo:r selfe you will please but a littel to reflect in yo:r thoughts upon one who I assure you ever had & still Continues a great respect & affection for you; I shall have my ends in not being forgotten otherwaies of remembranye I cannot hope for, unless I may beee soo happy as to enjoy y:e Honner of yo:r Commands when I assure you acording to my capasity none shall bee more zealous in your service than
S:r
Y:or very affectionate ffreind & humble serv:t
Dan:l Pennington
[As a footnote]
S:r I had some hopes y:e Geo: & Martha mig:t
have beene ordered to yo:r place w:ch gave
us y:e owners thereof occasion to venture a lttre
to you by her y:e Coppy whereof I doo heere
inclosed send you though feare twas to littel
purpose.
Idem: D: P:
