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| − | BL, MS. 40, 708-40, 713, vol, 235, year 1665, f. 15 | + | BL, Add. MS. 40, 708-40, 713, vol, 235, year 1665, f. 15 |
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| − | + | ==Abstract & context== | |
| + | This letter from Lady Margaret Oxenden to Sir George Oxenden is located in Sir George's copy book for the year 1665/66 immediately after a letter from Lady Margaret dated March 24th 1665/66, which reports the death of her daughter, Elizabeth Dallison. | ||
| + | This second undated letter has a separate greeting to her son. It appears to have been written and sent shortly before, and sent separately, from the first writing. It is slightly less discomposed and less emotional in comparison with the former, and refers to Elizabeth's sickness, but not to her death. | ||
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| + | James Master, her nephew, has been in London with Elizabeth and has come to Deane. "By his relation I find your Sister in a woase condition to my great pplexity." | ||
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===Suggested links=== | ===Suggested links=== | ||
| + | See [[MRP: 24th March 1665/66, Letter from Margaret Oxenden to Sir GO, Deane|24th March 1665/66, Letter from Margaret Oxenden to Sir GO, Deane]] | ||
| + | See biographical profile of [[MRP: Lady Margaret Oxenden|Lady Margaret Oxenden]] | ||
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| − | I was so discomposed w:th the relation of yo:r Sister Dallysons continued illness y:t I could not write to yo:w but since resolving in my mind yt if the Lord should ??purpose such an will for us, & my Selfe gonn which is every day to be expected, where yo:w would place your affaires & concearnes & considering all things I must needs leave it as my last advice & request to look howe is, howe is [the text repeats | + | I was so discomposed w:th the relation of yo:r Sister Dallysons<ref>Elizabeth Dallison, Sir George Oxenden's recently deceased sister</ref> continued illness y:t I could not write to yo:w but since resolving in my mind yt if the Lord should ??purpose such an will for us, & my Selfe gonn which is every day to be expected, where yo:w would place your affaires & concearnes & considering all things I must needs leave it as my last advice & request to look howe is, howe is [the text repeats "howe is" – could be the copyists’s mistake, could be in original?] a young man come home a sober man & yo:r brother who is yo:r nearest will & appointm:te, Blood as the ould Proverb is will runn w:te Blood, & I doubt not but you:w have much ?oppinione of ffalse ffreindshipp<ref>Margaret Oxenden's reference to "false friendship" refers to Sir George Oxenden's experience with his former friend and trading partner Thomas Breton, and other committees of the ''Smirna Venture Joint Stock.'' Taken with her reference to blood running with blood, sh is probably alluding to the sorry behaviour of Elizabeth's son, Maximilian Dallison, which subsequently became much worse</ref>, the last night my Sonn Master<ref>James Master, Lady Margaret Oxenden's grandson; son of her daughter Ann Master</ref> called here as he came from London & by his relation I find your Sister in a ??woase condition to my great pplexity, I will not spare to lift up my heart & hands to heaven to our good God & wise Disposer of all things – for his mercy in this our great concerne is your safe returne, Deare George retaine yt noble principle yt ?tener [?tenor] [I ever?] found yo:w endowed w:e to love yo:r family againe I implore Allmighty to continue his mercys to yo:w & that w:te Blessings he will Bless yo:w w:th internall & externall happiness [CSG, 09/09/09 – an interesting phrase], my Deare Sone and Blessing to you I am |
Your most affection:te mother | Your most affection:te mother | ||
Margr:tt Oxinden (sic) | Margr:tt Oxinden (sic) | ||
| − | My love & wishes for the prosperity & well doing of all o:r relations in yo:r charge not forgetting Jos. Stevens & M:r Goodier | + | My love & wishes for the prosperity & well doing of all o:r relations in yo:r charge not forgetting Jos. Stevens<ref>Jospeh Stevens was XXXX. See [[MRP: Missing faces|Missing faces]]</ref> & M:r Goodier<ref>John Goodyer</ref> |
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===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
Revision as of 18:56, January 5, 2012
Post 24th March 1665/66, Letter from Margaret Oxinden to Sir GO
BL, Add. MS. 40, 708-40, 713, vol, 235, year 1665, f. 15
Editorial history
09/09/08, CSG: Completed transcription
15/12/11, CSG: Created page & posted transcription to wiki
Abstract & context
This letter from Lady Margaret Oxenden to Sir George Oxenden is located in Sir George's copy book for the year 1665/66 immediately after a letter from Lady Margaret dated March 24th 1665/66, which reports the death of her daughter, Elizabeth Dallison.
This second undated letter has a separate greeting to her son. It appears to have been written and sent shortly before, and sent separately, from the first writing. It is slightly less discomposed and less emotional in comparison with the former, and refers to Elizabeth's sickness, but not to her death.
James Master, her nephew, has been in London with Elizabeth and has come to Deane. "By his relation I find your Sister in a woase condition to my great pplexity."
Suggested links
See 24th March 1665/66, Letter from Margaret Oxenden to Sir GO, Deane
See biographical profile of Lady Margaret Oxenden
To do
(1) Check transcription against physical manuscript at BL
Transcription
This transcription has been completed, but required checking
[BL, MS. 40, 708-40, 713, vol, 235, year 1665, f. 15]
Deare Sonne
I was so discomposed w:th the relation of yo:r Sister Dallysons[1] continued illness y:t I could not write to yo:w but since resolving in my mind yt if the Lord should ??purpose such an will for us, & my Selfe gonn which is every day to be expected, where yo:w would place your affaires & concearnes & considering all things I must needs leave it as my last advice & request to look howe is, howe is [the text repeats "howe is" – could be the copyists’s mistake, could be in original?] a young man come home a sober man & yo:r brother who is yo:r nearest will & appointm:te, Blood as the ould Proverb is will runn w:te Blood, & I doubt not but you:w have much ?oppinione of ffalse ffreindshipp[2], the last night my Sonn Master[3] called here as he came from London & by his relation I find your Sister in a ??woase condition to my great pplexity, I will not spare to lift up my heart & hands to heaven to our good God & wise Disposer of all things – for his mercy in this our great concerne is your safe returne, Deare George retaine yt noble principle yt ?tener [?tenor] [I ever?] found yo:w endowed w:e to love yo:r family againe I implore Allmighty to continue his mercys to yo:w & that w:te Blessings he will Bless yo:w w:th internall & externall happiness [CSG, 09/09/09 – an interesting phrase], my Deare Sone and Blessing to you I am
Your most affection:te mother
Margr:tt Oxinden (sic)
My love & wishes for the prosperity & well doing of all o:r relations in yo:r charge not forgetting Jos. Stevens[4] & M:r Goodier[5]
Notes
- ↑ Elizabeth Dallison, Sir George Oxenden's recently deceased sister
- ↑ Margaret Oxenden's reference to "false friendship" refers to Sir George Oxenden's experience with his former friend and trading partner Thomas Breton, and other committees of the Smirna Venture Joint Stock. Taken with her reference to blood running with blood, sh is probably alluding to the sorry behaviour of Elizabeth's son, Maximilian Dallison, which subsequently became much worse
- ↑ James Master, Lady Margaret Oxenden's grandson; son of her daughter Ann Master
- ↑ Jospeh Stevens was XXXX. See Missing faces
- ↑ John Goodyer
