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|Part_3:_The_17th_Century_(1600-1688)_(112_letters)
|(for_details_see_"letter17.hlp")



|1.__John_Hoskyns_to_Mrs._Hoskyns_(1601),_pp._63/64.


To m=rs= Hoskyns at her
house in Widmarshe streete
in Heref giue these
w=th= speed

midle temple
   13 Nov: 1601

      My very good M=rs= /.
I would intreate y=u= to thincke a lyttle vpon the solytary pas_sions
of y=r= servaunt./ Yf I fynd not my patience, to be
from y=u= six weeks, to grow to greater strength hereafter I
must geue over my profession. For I sweare might I
dissemble my habit I had rather be in your skullion boys
place then where I am: for soe should I be a creature,
whereas now I am but a shaddow devided from myne own
lyfe & essence. I am lyke an owld pryest that commes to
church to reade a chapter and hath lefte his spectacles at
home so am I [a second I crossed out] com~e to behold the
pracktise of the law and have lefte myne eys [in crossed
out] of my mynd in your bosom. O send me those eys that
they may tell me how little y=u= remember me, how much
gladder y=u= are to be kyndely intreated by som other then by
myselfe, and how sorry y=u= are that my returne shall soe
soe [sic] soone interrupt y=r= libertye, Let them make relation
of y=r= slight regarde of my earnest affecc~on, of y=r= secret
smyles at my folly, y=r= setled resolution to feede me w=th=
shows, and make a fidlers bridge of my hart, over w=ch= the
musique passeth to others eares, but it self hath neyther
sence nor share in it.
   Let those eys of my mynd w=ch= I left w=th= y=u= com~e and make
report to me of som thinge true or false that may be a
psuasion to me that it is in vayn for me to loue you, for till
then I shall neuer leue louinge over much, w=ch= wilbe but
lothsom to y=u= and thancklesse, troblesom to me and endlesse.
   But o sweete troble that hast w=th=in these |[MS._torn]
weekes assured me that the only |[MS._torn] absence is
gryef w=th=out intermission |[MS._torn] proceedes from my


imperfecc~on, for y=r= |[MS._torn] hath taken order to the
contrary: |[MS._torn] hath neyther sent letter, nor message,
|[MS._torn] geuen any demonstration of longinge f[or]
me, w=ch= had ben the only fuell to  mayntayn the passions
of loue, the only wynd that would fild the sayles of those
thoughts w=ch= might loose themselues in an Ocean of sighs,
teares, throbs, and tempests, that poore louers endure./
but y=r= discretion hath forborn all such occasions, and y=r=
silence hath pleaded agaynst my vanity: whoe yf I be asked,
why doe y=u= love her soe much I can~ot say so much for
myselfe as She would haue me doe soe./ No No fayr, witty
and worthy mistresse I haue to longe deceaued myself bycause
when I was w=th= y=u= my hart was soe fixed vpon you that I
could not looke into myselfe, Now I com~e to pvse my dis_ordred
study from that survey I came to behold my dis_tempered
selfe; I fynd neyther noblenes nor richesse, nor
government, nor knowledge, nor eloquence, nor com~elynesse
nor any thinge loue worthy in me, for my welth y=u= may
disdayn me for my behaviour y=u= may shun~e me, for my witt
y=u= may laughe at me, for my speech y=u= may reprehende me,
for my letters y=u= may be weary of me, and for my face y=u=
may most iustely hate me, and therefore I am I must be
                        y=r= most vnworthy outcast
                               J:H


|2.__John_Hoskyns_to_Mrs._Hoskyns_(1611),_p._67-68.

To my most lovinge wyfe Mrs Ben: Hoskins.
Good sweet hart -- I was not very well upon my travayll.
Mrs. Richard came one Jorney to this house under color to
fetch fier & saw me not, then when I came furth again into
the fold to see my horse she came w=th= the letter enclosed from
my lord president. I told her before she spake anything I
knew her arrant bid her wellcom & desired her to deliv=r= me
the letter. I receyved it as from a lord that I had just cause
to honor & when I had done with my horse I would goe in
& read it and repair to my lord or otherwise accomplish what
he should expect of me: she would had the matt=r= put to
frends: I told I knew her husband's disposition, the matt=r=
betwixt hym & me was known in the best courts in
England, and when I had satisfied my lord president the~ let
her husband use his discrecion. she would had me reade
the letter in her presence. I told her my lord had other
matt=rs= heretofore w=ch= he comunicated with me it may be
som such are in the letter also w=ch= concern her not nor her
husband, so she departed & I turned my backe & reade the
lett=r=. I had a should=r= & umbles the umbles I send y=u= none
here can dress them, the sholder I keepe for Mr. Delehays
supp=r= yf he com~s.
   I have som pills from filly who was heere yesterday when
I was at Goodrich. I am promised halfe a bucke agaynst
sunday w=ch= I will keepe in steed of our marriage day for


w=ch= I am to thancke God above all his worldly blessings, &
therefore doe more rejoyce in this title the~ any mortall
dignity.
                Y=r= true lovinge husband
                         J. Hoskyns.
1611.
  1 August our marriage day
full ten yeares since
  God be blessed.



|3.__John_Hoskyns_to_Mrs._Hoskyns_(1609),_p._64-65.

To my lovinge Mrs. Ben. Hoskyns.

Ben: I could easily condemne myselfe for an unkynd hus_band
yf I knew one hower wherein I thought not upon y=u=.
My fellow Mr Pembrug steales away: both can~ot possiblie;
and I worse than he; such is the reward of a mans service
as is among carters for horses and oxen; he that draws well
shall never out of the plow or teeme: Good sweete hart yf
I knew that it touched y=r= hart w=th= such impatie~ce as it doth
almost teare myne to be thus asunder: had I an horse heere
I would leve all & com~ to thee but then must I be discredited


for ever: for there are divers bills of the parliament com~itted
unto me w=ch= are to be sate upon, som to morrow som on
munday.
   O deere Ben the longer I love thee the more impotently and
infinitely I love. Now my little Mr. Pembrug angers me
that he lets me know his parting but on the instant. I have
receaved no rent or debt. I have payed five pound that the
taylor tooke up at the mercers in searge &c. and ran~e away
w=th= it: I have bought a filthy blacke suiet & worn it out. I
have payed my com~ons I know y~u may want I have sent you
8=l= in gold, I have a little left, I have yet lived by my labours:
though now out of terme publique paynes make me weary
without fees. Tell by brother John on this suddain I could
not speake with Doctor Lake. Much wranglinge I have with
my brother about a cloake, but shall have it & I will sett it
on makinge presently. I will send by the next messeng=r=
what D. Lake hath done. Thus in hast I could wish I might
carry Mr. Pembrug cloakebagge so that I might but com~
by the doore and see you. I have spoken to S=r= Henry
Williams for Morgan, but he is gone on a suddain. I have
spoken to Wotton but he coms not down I feare: tell Mr.
Wallwyn I relye on him to goe to the judge y=f= neede be.
let Thom Gwillim return my recognisances and examinations
taken before me to the Judge carefully. God blesse thee,
sweet, lovinge, excellent Ben, & John, franke, Bess and Ben,
& God be m=r=cyfull to us all & ever.
                        Y=r= J. H.
       My hu~ble duty to my Lord
& most harty & thanckfull remembr~ce
to Mr. D. Bradshaw & his wife.



|4.__John_Hoskyns_to_Mrs._Hoskyns_(1611),_p._68-69.

To Mrs Ben: Hoskyns at Hereford.

Sweethart: I have agreed to sell the parsonage for 830=l=
and 10 angells for you I could get no more possibly for
parsonages are at xij yeres purchase & this price comes to
above 13 yeares purchase. S=r= James Freere calls for his
money, & Seymores wydow being married to a needy fellow
her husband haunts me by hymselfe & others every day for
80=l= so doth one kinge likewise for 50=l= that I ow for morse
pt of the money for Dydley. And the taylor to whom I
ow 72=l= for Rawlinges and some 10=l= for myself yf he
forbeare req~res use. Bacon calls for 10=l0 that I undertooke
8 yeres since for Colipep part of the price of my chamber.
I must be out of debt heere or else I may give over my
pracktise w=ch= I hope wilbe in London better then 200=l= a yeare
and I would be loth it should goe to pay use & the principall
undischarged. this day my gaignes this term com~es to 23=l=
I hope the terme will make it above XXX=l=. I have receyved
of kattle three pound for Rent of Churchehill & Bemwell
lands. I have sent y~ a letter or warrant inclosed to receyve
it of Mr. Clarke to whose son~e James I lent it as Mr. Clarke
usually desires me & hee had occasion therefor. J. assures
me he will not fayle y or allow it Mr. John Clarke. I
receyved no other rent of Som~setshire nor the 10=l= yet of
Mr. Whitson though he evry day he sayth he will send it.
my rent to Tomchester this yeare came to 25=l= w=ch= was all
the rent of Dover Court my lease of Titley expires at


Michaelmas next therefore I must sue to renue it as I have
written. So that now I have payd the seven pound 10=s= to
the Kinge for Dover Court out of my poore gaignes. I
accoumpt I must pay in debts above 300=l= heere besides I
must lay out above 20=l= for John Delehay to gett the cause
heard the next terme w=ch= he promiseth to allow or pay me
by his letter written w=th= Morgan Delehays hand. If I could
so compasse it that I owed nothinge but to Thomas Webb &
John Delehay I woud thincke myselfe happy for Clement
expects his money & yf Doctor Bradshaw or his wyfe will
have any money payd heere send me word. I thincke I
must send down one of my men to take a fine of y=u= for it
must be sent up & the money receyved before I ca~ com~
down. the com~ission shalbe directed to my lord Byshop to
whom I will undertake to make y~ what estate y~ will in
Dydley & Bernithen. I have receyved all this terme but
XX=l= in gold w=ch= I send y~ by this messenger my Cosen Bevan
of Garway. So having many grievous conflicts evening &
morninge betwixt me & my debts I am in hope to conquer
the mayn battle of them this term & skatter the rest as I
can single them within a yeare or 2 and then I hope to live
merrylie with my 2 Bens & provide for y=r= 2 girles. I will
bringe down every penny that remaynes above the forsaid
debts discharged that must of necessity be discharged heere
in London. my deare lovinge kynd earnest resolute weake
mighty desperat tender harted brave miserable dayntie boun_tyfull
carefull cruell godly sweet honest Ben: god keepe y=u= and y=u=
& your daughters & y=r= little boy whom I pray y~ doe not
breed a clown. Send word whether I shall bring john
Boorne down w=th= me. pray god I may finish this bargain
for yet it is but a spech write to me where y~ will keepe
y=r= Christmas & what small provision I shall heere make for
it & as y~ will it shall be. God keepe y~ sweet deere hart.
                             Y=r= J. H.
Mid. Temp.
4 of clocke in the morning
                 vi Nove~b:
                   1611.



|5.__Ben_Jonson_(1605),_pp._193/94.

|[To_an_Unnamed_Lord,_probably_the_Earl_of_Suffolk,_1605.]

  Most honorable Lord:
     Although I cannot but know y=r= Lo: to be busied w=th= far
greater and higher affaires, then to have leysure to discend
sodainlye on an estate so lowe, and remou'd as myne; yet, since
the cause is in us wholie mistaken (at least misconstrued) and y=t=
eurie noble and iust man, is bound to defend the Innocent,
I doubt not but to find yo=r= Lordshipp full of y=t= woonted vertue,
& fauoure; wherwith you have euer abounded toward the
truth. And though the Imprisonment itselfe can not but grieue
mee (in respect of his Maiesties high displeasure, from whence it
proceedes) yet the Manner of it afflicts me more, being commytted
hether, vnexamyned, nay vnheard (a Rite, not commonlie denyed
to the greatest Offenders) and I made a guiltie man, longe before
I am one, or euer thought to bee: God, I call to testimonye what
my thoughts are, and euer heue bene of his Maiestie; & so may


I thryue when he comes to be my Iudge and my Kinges, as they
are most sincere:
  And I appeale to posteritie that will hearafter read and Iudge
my writings (though now neglected) whether it be possible,
I should speake of his Maiestie as I have done, without the
affection of a most zealous and good subiect. It hath euer bene
my destenye to be misreported, and codemn'd on the first tale;
but I hope there is an Eare left for mee, and by youre honor
I hope it, who haue alwaies bene frend to Iustice; a vertue that
Crownes youre Nobilitie. So with my most humble prayer of
your Pardon, and all aduanced wishes for yo=r= honor, I begin to
know my dutie, which is to forbeare to trouble yo=r= Lo: till my
languishinge estate may drawe free breath from youre Comfortable
worde.
                                           Ben: Johnson.



|6.__Ben_Jonson_to_an_unnamed_Lord_(1605);_pp._194-196.

   To the most nobly-vertuous and thrice-honor'd
             Earle of Salisbury.

  Most truely honorable, /
              it hath still bene the Tyranny of my
Fortune so to oppresse my endeuors, that before I can shew my selfe
gratefull (in the least) for former benefitts, I am enforc'd to prouoke
yo=r= Bountyes, for more. May it not seeme greiuous to yo=r= Lordship,
that, now, my Innocence calls upon you (next the Deity) to her
defence; God himselfe is not auerted at iust mens Cries; And you,
y=t= approach that diuine goodnesse, and supply it here on Earth in
yo=r= place and honors, cannot employ yo=r= Aydes more worthely, then
to the commune succour of honesty, and vertue, how humbly so_euer
it be plac'd. I am here (my most honr'd Lord) un-examined,


or vnheard, committed to a vile prison, and (w=t=h mee) a Gentle_man,
(whose Name may perhaps have come to yo=r= Lo:) one
M=r= George Chapman, a learned, and honest Man; The Cause
(would I could name some worthier) though I wish we had
knowne none worthy o=r= Imprisonment) is, a (the word yrkes mee,
that o=r= Fortune hath necessitated us to so despisd a Course)
a Play, my Lord; wherof, we hope, there is no Man can iustly
complayne, that hath the vertue to thinke but fauorably of himselfe,
if o=r= Iudge bring an aequall Eare; mary, if w=th= praeiudice wee bee
made guilty, afore o=r= Time, we must embrace the Asinine vertue,
patience./ My noble Lord, they deale not charitably, Who are
too witty in another mans Workes, and vtter, some times, they=re=
owne malicious Meanings, vnder o=r= Wordes. I protest to yo=r=
Honor, and call God to Testemony (since my first Error, w=c=h (yet)
is punish'd in mee more w=t=h my shame, than it was then w=t=h my
Bondage) I haue so attempred my stile, that I haue giuen no
cause to any good Man of Greise; and, if to any ill, by touching
at any generall vice, it hath alwayes bene w=th= a reguard, and sparing
of perticular persons; I may be otherwise reported, but if all, that
be accusd, should be presently guilty, there are few Men would
stand in the state of Innocence./
  I beseech yo=r= most ho: Lordship, suffer not othermens Errors,
or Falts past, to be made my Crimes; but let Mee be examind,
both by all my workes past, and this present, and not trust to
Rumour, but my Bookes (for she is an vniust deliuerer both of great,
and small Actions) whether, I haue ever (in any thing I haue
written priuate, or publique) giuen offence to a Nation, to any
publique order or state, or any person of honor, or Authority, but
haue aequally labord to keepe they=re= Dignity, as mine owne
person safe; If others haue transgressd, let not me bee entitled to
they=re= Follyes. But least in being too diligent for my excuse, I
may incurre the suspicion of being guilty: I become a most
humble sutor to yo=r= Lo: that w=th= the ho: Lord Chamberlayne (to


whome I haue in like manner petition'd) you wilbe pleasd to be
the gratefull meanes of ou=r= comming to answere; or if in yo=r=
Wisdomes it shall be thought unnecessary, that yo=r= LLo: will be
the most honr'd Cause of o=r= Liberty, where freing vs from one
prison, you shall remoue us to another, w=c=h is ternally to bind
us and o=r=r Muses, to the thankfull honoring of you and yo=rs= to
Posterity; as your owne vertues haue by many descents of
Ancestors ennobled you to time./
             Yo=r= honors most deuoted
             in heart as wordes/.
             Ben. Ionson



|7.__Ben_Jonson_(1605),_pp._196/97.

|[To_an_Unnamed_Lord,_1605.]

   Noble Lord,
     I haue so confirm'd Opinion of yo=r= vertue, And am so
fortified in myne owne Innocence, as I dare (without blushinge
at any thinge saue your Trouble) put my Fame into youre hands: 
which I prefer to my lyfe. The cause of my commyttment


I vnderstand is his Maiesties high displeasure conceyued against
me; ffor w=ch= I am most Inwardlie sorie; but how I should deserue
it, I haue yet I thanke God so much integritie as to doubt. If I
haue bene misreported to his Maiestie, the punishment I now
suffer may I hope merite more of his Princelye fauoure, when he
shall know me trulie; Euerie accusation doth not condemne. And
there must goe much more to the makinge of a guiltie man, then
Rumor. I therfore craue of yo=r= Lo: this Noble Benefitt, rightly
to informe his Maiestie, y=t= I neuer in thought, worde, or Act, had
purpose to offend or grieue him, but w=th= all my powers haue studied
to shew my selfe most loyall and zealous to his whole disseignes
y=t= in priuate and publique, by speech and writinge, I haue euer
profest it, And if there be one man, or deuill to be produc'd y=t=
can affirm the contrarie, let me suffer under all extremitie, y=t=
Iustice, nay Tyrannye can inflict; I speake not this w=th= any
spiritt of Contumacie, for I know there is no subiect hath so safe
an Innocence, but may reioyce to stand iustified in sight of his
Soueraignes mercie. to which we must humblie submytt our
selues, our liues and fortunes.
                                        Ben Johnson.



|8.__Ben_Jonson_(1605),_pp._197/98.

|[To_an_Unnamed_Lady,_probably_the_Countess_of_Bedford,_1605.]

   Excellentest of Ladies.
      And most honor'd of the Graces, Muses, and mee; if it be
not a sinne to prophane yo=r= free hand with prison polluted
Paper, I wolde intreate some little of your Ayde, to the defence
of my Innocence, w=ch= is as cleare as this leafe was (before I staind
it) of any thinge halfe-worthye this violent infliction; I am
commytted and w=th= mee, a worthy Friend, one M=r=. Chapman,
a man, I can not say how knowne to yo=r= Ladishipp, but I am sure
knowne to mee to honor you; And our offence a Play, so mistaken,
so misconstrued, so misapplied, as I do wonder whether their
Ignorance, or Impudence be most, who are our aduersaries. It is
now not disputable, for we stand on vneuen bases, and our cause


so vnequally carried as we are without examyninge, without hearinge,
or without any proofe, but malicious Rumor, hurried to bondage
and fetters; the cause we vnderstand to be the Kinges indignation,
for which we are hartelye sorie, and the more, by how much the
less we haue deseru'd it. What our sute is, the worthy employde
soliciter, and equall Adorer of youre vertues, can best enforme you.
                                 Ben: Jhonson.



|9.__Ben_Jonson_(1605),_p._198.

|[To_Esme,_Lord_D'Aubigny_?
|1605]

The Noble fauoures you haue done vs, Most worthy Lord: can
not be so conceald or remou'd: but that they haue broke in vpon
vs, euen where we lye double bound to their Comforts; Nor can
we doubt, but he who hath so farre, and freelie aduentur'd to the
reliefe of our vertue, will goe on to the vtmost release of it; And
though I know yo=r= Lo: hath bene far from doinge any thinge
herein to youre owne Ambition; yet be pleas'd to take this
protestation, that (Next his Maiesties fauoure) I shall not couet
that thinge more in the worlde, than to expresse the lastinge
Gratitude, I haue conceiu'd in soule towards yo=r= Lordshipp.
                                   Ben: Johnson.



|10.__Ben_Jonson_(1605),_p._199.

|[To_the_Earl_of] Mongomerie.

   Most worthely honor'd,
     For mee not to solicite or calle you to succoure in a tyme
of such neede, were no lesse a sinne of dispaire, than a neglect of
youre honor; Yo=r= Power, youre Place, and readinesse to do good
inuite mee; and myne owne cause (which shall neuer discreditt
the least of yo=r= fauours) is a mayne encouragement; if I lay here
on my desert, I should be the more backward to importune you;
but as it is (Most worthy Earle) our offence beinge our misfortune,
not our malice; I challenge yo=r= ayde, as to the common defence
of Vertue; But more peculiarlye to mee, who haue always in hart
so perticularly honr'd you. I know it is now no Tyme to boast
affections, least while I sue for fauours I should be thought to buy
them; But if the future seruices of a man so remou'd to you, and
low in Meritt, may aspire any place in yo=r= Thoughts, let it lye vpon
the forfayture of my humanitie, if I omitt the least occasion to
expresse them. And so not doubtinge of your Noble endeuors,
to reflect his Maiesties most repented on oure partes & sorrow'd
for displeasure. I commytt my fortune, reputation, and Innocence
into youre most happie handes, and reiterated protestation of being
euer most gratefull.
                                         Ben: Johnson.



|11.__Ben_Jonson_(1605),_pp._199/200.

|[To_the_Earl_of] Pembrooke.

   Most Noble
            Earle:
     Neither am I or my cause so much unknowne to youre
Lordshipp, as it should driue mee to seeke a second meanes, or
dispaire of this to youre fauoure. You haue euer been free and
Noble to mee, and I doubt not the same proportion of youre
Bounties, if I can but answere it with preseruation of my vertue,


and Innocence, when I faile of those, let me not onlye be
abandon'd of you, but of Men. the Anger of the Kinge is death
(saith the wise man) and in truth it is little lesse with mee and my
frend, for it hath buried vs quick. And though we know it onelie
the propertie of men guiltie, and worthy of punishment to inuoke
Mercye; yet now it might relieue vs, who haue onlie our Fortunes
made our fault: and are indeede vexed for other mens licence.
Most honor'd Earle, be hastie to our succoure. And, it shall be
our care and studye, not to haue you repent the tymely benefit you
do vs; which we will euer gratefullye receiue and Multiplye in our
acknowledgment.
                                    Ben: Johnson.



|12.__Ben_Jonson_(1605),_p._202.

          To the most honorable and honour'd
                 Earle of Salisbury.

   My most honorable lord. /
      May it please yo=r= Lo: to vnderstand, there hath bene no
Want in mee, eyther of labor or sincerity in the discharge of this
busines, to the satisfaction of yo=r= Lo: and the state. And wheras
yesterday, vpon the first Mention of it, I tooke the most ready
course (to my present thought) by the Venetian Ambassadors
Chaplin, who not only apprehended it well, but was of mind w=t=h
mee, that no Man of Conscience, or any indifferent Loue to his
Countrey would deny to doe it; and w=t=hall engaged himselfe to
find out one, absolute in all Numbers, for the purpose; w=c=h he
will'd me (before a Gent: of good Credit, who is my Testemony)
to signifie to yo=r= Lo: in his Name: it falls out since, that that Party
will not be found, (for soe he returnes answere.) Vpon w=c=h I haue
made attempt in other Places, but can speake w=t=h no one in
Person (all being eyther remoou'd, or so conceal'd, vpon this
present Mischeife) but by second Meanes, I haue receau'd answere
of doubts, and difficulties, that they will make it a Question to the
Archpriest, w=th= other such like suspensions: So that to tell yo=r= Lo:
playnly my heart, I thinke they are All fo enweau'd in it, as it will
make 500 Gent: lesse of the Religion w=t=hin this weeke, if they
carry they=r= vnderstanding about them. For my selfe, if I had bene
a Preist, I would haue put on wings to such an Occasion, and haue
thought it no aduenture, where I might haue done (besides his
Maiesty, and my Country) all Christianity fo good seruice. And
so much I haue sent to some of them. /
  If it shall please yo=r= Lordsh: I shall yet make farder triall, and
that you cannot in the meane time be prouided: I do not only w=t=h
all readynesse offer my seruice, but will pforme it w=t=h as much
integrity, as yo=r= particular Fauor, or his Maiesties right in any
Subiect he hath, can exact. /
                                Yo=r= Ho: most perfect
                                  seruant and Louer
                                      Ben: Ionson



|13.__John_Donne_to_Sir_Henry_Goodyer_(1601),_pp._109/110.

   "Sir, -- Of myself (who, if honesty were precious, were
worth the talking of) let me say a little. The Commis_sioners
by imprisoning the witnesses and excommunicating
all us, have implicitly justified our marriage. Sir George
will, as I hear, keep her till I send for her: and let her re_main
there yet, his good nature and her sorrow will work
something. I have liberty to ride abroad, and feel not
much of an imprisonment. For my return to my Lord,
and Sir George's pacification, you know my means, and
therefore my hopes.
   "Of Ostend it is said there hath been a new blow given.
Losses of men somewhat equal, but the enemy hath re_covered
a trench with Sir Francis had held out of the town.
The States have honoured him by publishing an edict with
sharp punishment to any that spoke dishonourably of his


parley with the Archduke. If the Emperor were dead
before you went, perchance he is buried by this time.

   "I hope somebody else hath had the ill luck to tell
you first, that the young Bedford is dead. The King of
Spain intends to spend this summer in Italy: and there
I think by that time will be our Lords of Pembroke,
Willoughby, and Worcester. The Lord-Deputy hath cut
off some of Tyrrels now lately, but no great number. I
send this letter to ask the way to Polesworth: if I hear it,
find it, I shall cost you half-an-hour a week to read the
rest. I hear nothing of your warrant from Mr. Andrew
Lee. Take my love and honesty into the good opinion,
and commend my poor unworthy thanks and service to
your good lady. 23rd february 1601[2] from my chamber
at Mr. Haines' house by the Savoy (for this language your
subscriptions use).
                  "Your true certain friend,
                                        "Jo. Donne.



|14.__John_Donne_to_Magdalen_Herbert_(1607),_pp._164/165.

  "To the Worthiest Lady Mistress Magdalen Herbert.

  "MADAM, -- Every excuse hath in it somewhat of
accusation; and since I am innocent, and yet must excuse,
how shall I do for that part of accusing? By my troth,
as desperate and perplexed men grow from thence bold,
so must I take the boldness of accusing you, who would
draw so dark a curtain betwixt me and your purposes, as
that I had no glimmering, neither of your goings, nor the
way which my letters might haunt. yet have I given this
licence to travel, but I know not whither, nor it. It is
therefore rather a pinnace to discover; and the entire


colony of letters, of hundreds an fifties, must follow;
whose employment is more honourable than that which
our State meditates to Virginia, because you are worthier
than all of that country, of which that is a wretched inch;
for you have better treasure, and a harmlessness. If this
sound like a flattery, tear it out. I am to my letters as
rigid as a Puritan, as Caesar was to his wife. I can as ill
endure a suspicion and misinterpretable word as a fault.
But remember that nothing is flattery which the speaker
believes; and of the grossest flattery there is this good
use,that they tell us what we should be. But, madam,
you are beyond instruction, and therefore there can belong
to you only praises; of which, though you be no good
hearer, yet allow all my letters leave to have in them one
part of it, which is thankfulness towards you. -- Your un_worthiest
servant, except your accepting have mended him,
                                         John Donne.

"Micham, July 11, 1607."



|15.__John_Donne_to_Magdalen_Herbert_(1607),_pp._166/67.

  "To the Worthiest Lady Mrs. Magdalen Herbert.

  "MADAM, -- As we must die before we can have full
glory and happiness, so before I can have this degree of it,
as to see you by a letter, I must also die, that is, come to
London, to plaguy London -- a place full of danger and
vanity and vice, though the Court be gone; and such it
will be till your return redeem it. Not that the greatest
virtue in the world, which is you, can be such a marshal
as to defeat or disperse all the vice of this place; but as
higher bodies remove, or contract themselves, when better
come, so at your return we shall have one door open to
innocence. Yet, madam, you are not such an Ireland as
produceth neither ill nor good; no spiders nor nightingales,
which is a rare degree of perfection. But you have found
and practised that experiment that even Nature, out of her
detesting of emptiness, if we will make that our work to
remove bad, will fill us with good things. To abstain
from it was therefore but the childhood and minority of
your soul, which had been long exercised since, in your
manlier active part of doing good. Of which since I have
been a witness and subject, not to tell you sometimes, that
by your influence and example I have attained to such a
step of goodness, as to be thankful, were loth to accuse
your power and judgment of impotency and infirmity. --
Your Ladyship's in all services,         JOHN DONNE.

"August 2, 1607."



|16.__John_Donne_to_Magdalen_Herbert_(1607),_p._167.

           "To MRS. MAGDALEN HERBERT.

  "Madam, -- Your favours to me are everywhere; I use
them and have them. I enjoy them at London, and leave
them there, and yet find them at Mitcham. Such riddles
as these become things inexpressible; and such is your
goodness. I was almost sorry to find your servant here
this day, because I was loth to have any witness of my
not coming home last night, and indeed of my coming this
morning. But my not coming was excusable, because
earnest business detained me; and my coming this day is
by the example of your St. Mary Magdalen, who rose early
upon Sunday to seek that which she loved most; and so
did I. and, from her and myself, I return such thanks as
are due to one to whom we owe all the good opinion that
they whom we need most have of us. By this messenger,
and on this good day, I commit the enclosed holy hymns
and sonnets (which for the matter, not the workmanship,
have yet escaped the fire) to your judgment, and to your
protection too, if you think them worthy of it; and I have
appointed this enclosed sonnet to usher them to your happy
hand. -- Your unworthiest servant, unless your accepting
him to be so have mended him,              JO. DONNE."



|17.__John_Donne_to_Henry_Goodyer_(1607),_pp._169-171.

            "To Sir H[enry] G[oodyer].

   "This Tuesday Morning, which hath brought me to
London, presents me with all your letters. Methought it
was a rent day, I mean such as yours, and not as mine; and


yet such too, when I considered how much I owed you for
them, how good a mother, how fertile and abundant the
understanding is, if she have a good father; and how well
friendship performs that office. For that which is denied
in other generations is done in this of yours: for here is
superfetation, child upon child, and that which is more
strange, twins at a latter conception.
   "If in my second religion, friendship, I had a con_science,
either errantem to mistake good and bad and indif_ferent,
or opinantem to be ravished by other's opinions or
examples, or dubiam to adhere to neither part, or crupu_losam
to incline to one, but upon reasons light in them_selves,
or undiscussed in me (which are almost all the
diseases of conscience), I might mistake your often, long
and busy letters, and fear you did but entreat me to have
mercy upon you and spare you; for you know our Court
took the resolution, that it was the best way to despatch
the French Prince back again quickly, to receive him
solemnly, ceremoniously, and expensively, when he hoped
a domestic and durable entertainment.
   "I never meant to excel you in weight nor price, but in
number and bulk I thought I might, because he may cast
up a greater sum who hath but forty small monies, than he
with twenty Portugueses. The memory of friends (I mean
only for letters) neither enters ordinarily into busied men,
because they are ever employed within, nor into men of
pleasure, because they are never at home. For these wishes
therefore which you won out of your pleasure and recrea_tion,
you were as excusable to me if you write seldom, as
Sir H Wotton is, under the oppression of business, or the
necessity of seeming so; or more than he, because I hope
you have both pleasure and business: only to me, who have
neither, this omission were sin; for though writing be not
of the precepts of friendship, but of the counsels, yet, as in
some cases to some men counsels become precepts, and
though not immediately from God, yet very roundly and
quickly from His Church (as selling and dividing goods
in the first time, continence in the Roman Church, and
order in decency in ours), so to me who can do nothing


else, it seems to bind my conscience to write; and it is sin
to do against the conscience, though that err.
   "Yet no man's letters might be better wanted than
mine, since my whole letter is nothing else but a confession
that I should and would write. I owed you a letter in
verse before by mine own promise, and now that you think
that you have hedged in that debt by a greater by your
letter in verse, I think it now most seasonable and fashion_able
for me to break. At least, to write presently, were to
accuse myself of not having read yours so often as such a
letter deserves from you to me.
  "To make my debt greater (for such is the desire of
all, who cannot or mean not to pay) I pray read these two
problems: for such light flashes as these have been my
hawkings in my Surrey journeys. I accompany them with
another rag of verses, worthy of that name for the small_ness,
and age, for it hath long lain among my other papers,
and laughs at them that have adventured to you: for I
think till now you saw it not, and neither you nor it should
repent it. Sir, if I were anything, my love to you might
multiply it, and dignify it: but infinite nothings are but
one such; yet since even chimeras have some name and
titles, I am also                           Yours."

|[July?_1607.]



|18.__Robert_Daborne_to_Mr._Hinchlow_(1613),_pp._56/57.

   Memorandum: 'tis agreed between Phillip Hinchlow, Eq=r=
and Robert Daborn, gent., y=t= y=e= s=d= Robert shall before y=e= end
of this Easter Term deliver in his Tragoedy, cald Matchavill
and y=e= Divill, into the hands of y=e= sd Phillip, for y=e= summ of
xxty pounds, six pounds whearof y=e= sd Robert aknowledgeth
to hav receaved in earnest of y=e= sayd play this 17=th= of Aprill,


and must hav other fowr pound upon delivery in of 3 acts. and
other ten pound upon delivery in of y=e= last scean p~fited. In
witnes hearof the s=d= Robert Daborn hearunto hath set his hand
this 17=th= of Aprill, 1613.
                                     P=r= me, Rob. Daborne.

   Mem. I have receaved of M=r= Hinchlow the full somm of
sixteen pounds, in part of twenty pounds due to me, Robert
Daborne, for my tragoedy of Matchavill and the Divell: I say
receaved sixteen pounds, this 19=th= of may as aforesaid. In
witnes whearof I herunto hav set my hand, 1613.
                                       ROBT. DABORNE.
This play to be deliverd in to
   M=r= Hinchlow with all speed.
                      JOHN ALLEYN.



|19.__Robert_Daborne_to_Mr._Henslowe_(1613),_p._57.

   Good M=r= Hinchlow, I am upon y=e= sodeyn put to great ex_tremyty
in bayling my man, comitted to Newgate upon taking
a possession for me, and I took less mony of my kinsman, a
lawier y=t= was with me, then servd my turn. I am thearfor to
beseech y=u= to spare me xxs., which will doe me so great plea_sure
y=t= y=u= shall find me thankfull, and performing more then ever
I promisd or am tyed to: so, bold upon so great an occation to
truble y=u=, I crave y=r= favorable interpretation, and rest
                           ever at y=r= comaund,
                             ROB. DABORNE.

28 Aprill, 1613.
Lente M=r= Daborne this money.
                    witness, HUGH ATWELL.



|20.__Robert_Daborne_to_Henslowe_(1613),_p._58.

   M Hinchlow, the company told me y=u= wear expected thear
yesterday to conclude about thear comming over, or goinge to
Oxford.I have not only labord my own play, which shall be
ready before they come over, but given Cyrill Tourneur an act
of y=e= Arreignment of London to write, y=t= we may have y=t= like_wise
ready for them.I wish y=u= had spoken with them to know
thear resolution, for they depend upon y=r= purpose. I hav sent
y=u= 2 sheets more, fayr written: upon my ffayth, s=r=, they shall
not stay one howr for me; whearfor I beseech y=u=, as heatherto,
so y=u= would now spare me 40s., which stands me upon to send
over to my counsell in a matter concerns my whole estate, and
wher I deale otherways then to y=r= content, may I and myne
want ffryndship in distress! so, relying one y=r= favor, which shall
never reap loss by me, I rest
                               at y=r= commaund,
                                     ROB. DABORNE.
  5=0= June, 1613.
        Receved by me, Garred Leniaghe, xxs.



|21.__Robert_Daborne_to_Henslowe_(1613),_pp._58/59.

   S=r=, I expected y=u= one munday. I perceav y=u= misdoubt my
readynes: s=r=, I would not be hyred to break my ffayth with


y=u=. Before god, they shall not stay one hour for me; for I can
this week diliver in y=e= last word, and will y=t= night they play
thear new play read this; whearof I have sent y=u= a sheet and
more fayr written: y=u= may easyly know thear is not much be_hind,
and I intend no other thing, god is my judge, till this be
finisht. The necessity of term busines exacts me beyond my
custom to be trublesom unto y=u=; whearfore I pray send me
the other 20s. I desyred, and then when I read next week I
will take y=e= 40s. y=t= remaynes, and doubt not y=u= shall receav
thanks in doing me this curtesy. so presuming one y=r= favor,
I rest
                        Y=rs= to commaund,
                                    ROB. DABORNE.

10 June, 1613.



|22.__Robert_Daborne_to_Henslowe_(1613),_p._59.

   M=r= Hinchlow, I am inforced to make bold with y=u= for one
20s. more of y=e= xl., and one Fryday night I will deliver in y=e=
3 acts fayr written, and then receav y=e= other 40s.; and if y=u=
please to have some papers now, y=u= shall; but my promise
shall be as good as bond to y=u=, and if y=u= will let me have perusall
of any other book of y=rs=, I will after Fryday intend it speedyly,
and doubt not to giv y=u= full content; so with my best remem_branc
I rest
                         at y=r= commaund,
                                  ROBT. DABORNE.

3 May, 1613.



|23.__Robert_Daborne_to_Henslowe_(1613),_p._60.

   M=r= Hinchlow, my trubles drawing to some end, have forced
me to be trublesom to y=u= beyond my purpose, bycause I would
be free at any rate. some papers I have sent y=u=, though not so
fayr written all as I could wish. I will now wholy intend to
finishe my promise, which, though it come not within compass
of this Term, shall come upon y=e= neck of this new play they ar
now studyinge: my request is, the xl. might be made up, whear
of I have had 9l.; if y=u= please to appoynt any houer to read to
M=r= Allin, I will not fayle, nor after this day loose any time till
it be concluded. My best rememberance to y=u=, I rest
                                  yo=rs=, ROBT. DABORNE.

8 May, 1613.



|24.__Robert_Daborne_to_Henslowe_(1613),_pp._60/61.

   Mr Hinchlow, y=r= tried curtesy hath so far ingaged me y=t=
howsoever this term hath much hindred my busines, y=u= shall
see one Tuesday night I have not bin Idle. I thank god moste
of my trubles ar ended, upon cleering whearof I have taken
home my wife agayne; soe y=t= I will now, after munday, intend
y=r= busines carefully, y=t= the company shall aknowledg themselfs
bound to you I doubt not. One  Tuesday night, if y=u= will ap_poynt,


I will meet y=u= and M=r= Allin, and read some, for I am
unwilling to read to y=e= generall company till all be finisht;
which upon my credit shall be to play it this next term, with
y=e= first. S=r=, my occations of expenc have bin soe great and soe
many, I am ashamed to think how much I am forct to press y=u=,
whearin I pray let me finde y=r= favorablest construction, and ad
one xxs. more to y=e= mony I have receaved, which makes xil.,
and  y=u= shall one Tuesday see I will deserve, to my best ability,
y=r= love, which I valew more in it self then y=e= best companies in
y=e= town. So myself and labors resting at y=r= service, I commit
y=u= to god.
                                   y=rs= to command, 
                                      ROBT. DABORNE.

16 May, 1613.
   Receved by me, Garret Leniage, xxs.



|25.__Robert_Daborne:_Massinger_and_Daborne_(1613),_pp._61/62.

   S=r=. I did thinke I deservd as much mony as M=r= Messenger,
although knowinge y=r= great disbursments I forbour to urdge y=u=
beyond y=r= own pleasure; but my occations press me so neerly,
y=t= I cannot but expect this reasonable curtesy, consydering I
pay y=u= half my earnings in the play besyds my continuall labor
and chardge imployd only for y=u=; which if it prove not pro_ffitable
now, y=u= shall see I will giv yu honnest satisfaction for
the utmost farthinge I owe yow, and take another course.
Whearfore this being my last, I beseech y=u= way my great occ_ation
this once, and make up my mony even with M=r= Messengers,
which is to let me have xs. more. I am sure I shall


deserv it, and y=u= can never doe me a tymelyer curtesy, resting
at y=r= commaund
                                  ROBT. DABORNE.

I pray S=r= let the boy giv order this night
to the stage-keeper to set up bill ag=st=
munday for Eastward hoe, and one we_nesday,
the new play.



|26.__Robert_Daborne_to_Henslowe:_Daborne's_rapidity_(1613),_p._62.

   S=r= if y=u= doe not like this play when it is read, y=u= shall have
the other, which shall be finished with all expedition; for, be_fore
god, this is a good one, and will giv y=u= content; howsoever,
y=u= shall never loose a farthing by me, whearfor I pray you mis_doubt
me not; but as y=u= hav bin kynd to me, so continew it
till I deserv the contrary; and I pray send me ten shillings,
and take these papers, which want but one short scean of the
whole play, so I rest, 
                                     y=rs= at commaund, 
                                                   ROBT. DABORNE.

pd unto yiz=r= Daughter, the 11=th= of Marche,
1613 ...............xs.



|27.__Robert_Daborne_to_Henslowe:_Daborne's_urgency_(1613),_pp._62/63.

   M=r= Hinchlow, of all ffryndship let me beholding to y=u= for
one xxs. which shall be the last I will request till the play be


fully by us ended. Upon my honnest ffayth with y=u=, which I
will never break, I will request no more, and soe much will be
due to me then.  S=r= this is my last request of y=r= trouble, which
my speedy occation presses me to; soe I rely upon y=r= lov
hearin, for which y=u= shall ever
                                        command me,
                                          ROB. DABORNE.
16 July, 1613.

dd this xxs. the 16=th= July, 1613.



|28.__Robert_Daborne_to_Henslowe:_Sale_of_Daborne's_estate_(1613)
|pp._63/64.

   M Hinchlow, I wrote a leter to M=r= Griffyn requestinge
thearin y=r= awnswer, and end to those businesses and debts be_twixt
us, but I cannot hear from him. My desyre was y=t=
eather y=u= would be my paymaster for another play, or take xl.
of y=t= mony we hav had into y=r= hands agayne, and security for
the rest. S=r=, it is not unknown to y=u= y=t= I could and had good
certeynty of means before I wrote unto y=u=, which upon hopes
of y=r= love I forsooke, and must now, if y=u= and I had ended,
return to them agayne; for my occations, untill I have made
sale of y=t= estate I have, ar soe urgent, y=t= I can forbear no longer,
whearfor I pray, S=r=, of y=r= much ffryndship, doe me one curtesy
more till Thursday, when we deliver in o=r= play to y=u=, as to lend
me twenty shillings, and upon my ffayth and Christianyty I
will then  or giv y=u= content, or secure y=u= to the utmost farthing
y=u= can desyre of me. S=r=, I pray of all y=r= gentlenes deny not
this curtesy to me; and if y=u= fynd me not most just and hon_nest


to y=u=, may I want a ffrynd in my extremyty. It is but
till thursday I request y=u= hearin, and so rest
                                           at y=r= commaund,
                                                    ROB. DABORNE.
S=r=, y=u= hav a receipt of myne for twenty
shilllings, which I sent y=u= by the water_man
at the cardinalls hatt: that or this
shall sufficiently giv y=u= assurance.
                        witnes MOYSES BOWLER.

 30 July, 1613.



|29.__Robert_Daborne_to_Henslowe:_The_arraigment_of_London_(1613),_p._64.

   S=r=, I sat up last night till past 12 to write out this sheet;
and had not necessity inforct me to y=e= common place bar this
morning to acknowledge a ffynall recovery, I would this day
hav deliverd in all. I hav bin heartofor of y=e= receaving hand;
y=u= shall now find return to y=r= content and y=t= speedyly. I pray,
S=r=, let me have 40s. in earnest of y=e= Arreighnment, and one
munday night I will meet y=u= at y=e=  new play, and conclud fur_ther,
to y=r= content I doubt not, resting my self and whole
indevors
                        wholy at y=r= Service,
                                          ROB. DABORNE.
18 June, 1613.



|30.__Robert_Daborne_to_Henslowe_(1613),_pp._64/65.

   M=r= Hinchlow, I perceave y=u= think I will be behind with my
Tragoedy; if soe, y=u= might worthely account me dishonest:


indeed, for thear good and myne own I have took extraodynary
payns with the end, and alterd one other scean in the third
act, which they have now in parts. For y=e= Arreighnment, if
y=u= will please to be my paym=r=, as for the other, they shall
have it; if not, try my Tragoedy first, and as y=t= proves so deal
with me; in the mean, my necessity is such y=t= I must use
other means to be furnisht upon it. Before god, I can have
L25 for it, as some of y=e= company know; but such is my much
debt to y=u=, y=t= so long as my labors may pleasure them, and y=u=
say y=e= word, I am wholy yours to be
                           ever commaunded,
                                        ROB. DABORNE.

I pray, S=r=, if y=u= resolv to do this curtesy
   for y=e= company, let me hav 40s. more tell
   we seale.

 25 June, 1613.                        pade to M=r= Daborne xxs.



|31.__Robert_Daborne_to_Henslowe_(1613),_p._66.

   Mr. Hinchlow, I hav ever since I saw y=u= kept my bed, being
so lame that I cannot stand. I pray, S=r=, goe forward with
that reasonable bargayn for the Bellman; we will hav but twelv
pownds and the overplus of the second day, whearof I hav had
ten shillings, and desyre but twenty shillings more, till y=u= hav
3 sheets of my papers. Good S=r=, consyder how for y=r= sake I
have put my self out of the assured way to get mony, and from
twenty pounds a play am come to twelv; thearfor in my ex_tremyty
forsake me not, as y=u= shall ever command me. My
wif can acquaynt y=u= how infinite great my occation is, and this
shall be sufficient for the receipt, till I come to set my hand to
your booke.
                              yo=r= at comand,
                                         ROB. DABORNE.
   Aug. 3, 1613.

Lent M=r= Daborne upon this not the 32 of
   Auguste in earnest of a playe called
   the bellman of London, xxs.



|32.__Robert_Daborne_to_Henslowe_(1613),_p._67.

   Sr, I hav bin twise to speak with y=u= both for the sheet I told
y=u= off, as also to know y=r= determination for the company, whea_ther
y=u= purpose they shall have the play or noe. They rale upon
me, I hear, bycause the kingsmen hav given out they shall hav
it: if y=u= please, I will make y=u= full amends for thear wrong to
y=u= in my last play, before they get this; for I know it is this
play must doe them good, if y=u= purpose any to them. I hav
sent y=u= 2 sheets more, so y=t= y=u= hav x sheets, and I desyre y=u= to
send me 30s. more, which is just eight pound, besyds my rent,
which I will fully satisfy y=u=, eather by them or the king's men,
as y=u= please. Good s=r=, let me know y=r= mynd, for I desyre to
make y=u= part of amends for y=r= great fryndship to me, wishing
my labor or service could deserv y=u=: so trusting one y=r= gen_tlenes,
which cannot long be without satisfaction, now I rest
                         ever at y=r= commaund,
                                         ROB. DABORNE.

Lent M=rs= Daborne upon this bille more,
   the 29 of october, 1613 . .   xxs.



|33.__Robert_Daborne_to_Henslowe_(1613),_pp._67/68.

   S=r=, y=r= man was with me, whoe found me wrighting the last
scean, which I had thought to have brought y=u= to-night, but it


will be late ear I can doe it; and being satterday night, my oc_cation
urges me to request y=u= spare me xs. more, and for y=r=
mony, if y=u= please not to stay till Johnson's play be playd, the
king's men hav bin very earnest with me to pay y=u= in y=r= mony
for y=r= curtesy, whearin y=u= shall have 30s. proffit with many
thanks. Purposing to-morow night, if you call not upon me, to
com and shew y=u= fynis, I pray, S=r=, supply this my last occa_tion,
which crowns y=e= rest of y=r= curtesies, to which I will now
giv speedy requitall, resting,
                             ever at y=r= commaund,
                                              ROB. DABORNE.
   Nov. 13, 1613.



|34.__Robert_Daborne_to_Henslowe_(1613),_p._69.

   M=r= Hinchlow, I builded upon y=r= promyse to my wife, neather
did I aquaint the company with any mony I had of yow, bicause
they should seek to y=u=, as I know they will, and giv you any
terms y=u= can desyre; if they doe not, I will bring y=u= y=r= mony,
for the papers and many thanks: neather will I fayle to bring
in the whole play next week; whearfor I pray S=r=, of all ffrynd_ship,
disburse one 40s., and this note shall suffice to acknowledg
my self indebted to y=u= with my q=r=ter's rent, 8l., for which y=u=
shall eather have the whole companye's bonds to pay y=u= the
first day of my play being playd, or the king's men shall pay
it y=u= and take my papers. S=r=, my credit is as deer to me now
as ever, and I will be as carefull of it as heartofore, or may I
never prosper nor myne: so, desyring this may satisfy y=u= till
y=u= appoynt a tyme when I shall bring y=u= the companie's bond,
I rest expecting y=r= no more defering me,
                                ever at y=r= command,
                                            Rob. Daborne.
                               Witnes,    Moyses Bowler.
   october xiiij, 1613.



|35.__Robert_Daborne_to_Henslowe_(1613),_pp._69/70.

   M=r= Hinchlow, y=u= accuse me with the breach of promise.
Trew it is, I promysed to bring y=u= the last scean, which that y=u=


may see finished, I send y=u= the foule sheet, and y=e= fayr I was
wrighting, as y=r= man can testify; which, if great busnies had
not prevented, I had this night fynished. S=r=, y=u= meat me by
y=e= common measuer of poets; if I could not liv by it and be
honest, I would giv it over; for rather then I would be un_thankfull
to y=u=, I would famish, thearfor accuse me not till y=u=
hav cause. if y=u= pleas to p~form my request, I shall think my_self
beholding to y=u= for it; howsoever, I will not fayle to write
this fayr and perfit the book, which shall not ly on y=r= hands.
                             y=rs= to commaund,
                                           Rob. Daborne.

   Lent at this tyme vs., the 13 of November, 1613.



|36.__Robert_Daborne_to_Henslowe_(1613),_p._70.

   S=r=, I have sent to y=u= to request y=u= to send me the twenty
shillings I soe earnstly desyred y=u= to lend me last night; for
which, as all the rest of y=r= mony, I will give yow that honnest
and just satisfaction one Tuesday next, if y=u= please to come or
send to me, as I told y=u=, that y=u= shall never repent y=r= many
curtesyes to me; which ty me so far to perform the faythfull
part of an honnest man, that I shall never trewly rest contented
till I manyfest myself worthy y=r= great favor, which ever I will
aknowledge in all servic
                                     to be commanded,
                                             Rob. Daborne.
   27 Nov., 1613.

   Wittnes, MOYSES BOWLER, dd. xxs.



|37.__Robert_Daborne_to_Henslowe_(1613),_p._71.

   S=r=, out of the great love I have felt from y=u=, I am to request
y=u= to my great occation and present necessety, which with less
mony will be unsupplied, to send me xxs. I pray, s=r=, accoumpt
me not amongst the number of those y=t= wholy serv thear own
turns, for, god knows, it is no mony could hyre me to be dis_honest
to so worthy a ffrynd as y=u= ar: whearfor sinc thear re_mayns
so small a somm, I pray part with it to mt good, which
xs. will not I protest doe. You know it is term tyme, and a litle
mony wanting will much hynder me; whearfor, good S=r=, let me
fynd y=u= put some trust in me, which, when I deceav, god for_sake
me and myne. One munday I will be with y=u=; so, de_syring
y=u= to send me the book y=u= promysd, and no less than
20s., I rest
                        ever at y=r= commaund,
                                       R. DABORNE.
Nov., 1613.

        Witnes, MOYSES BOWLER.



|38.__Robert_Daborne_to_Henslowe_(1613),_pp._72/73.

   S=r=, I wrote to yow by my wif, hopinge upon y=r= receipt of
all my papers, that yow would have pleasured me with 20s., if


not upon the play yow have, yet upon my other out of y=r= booke,
which I will undertake shall make as good a play for y=r= publiqe
howse as ever was playd, for which I desyre but ten pounds,
and I will undertake upon the reading it your company shall
giv y=u= 20l. rather then part with it. S=r=, howsoever my want
inforces me for a tyme, I shall shortly be out of it, and be able
to forbear a play till I can make the best. Is is but 20s. I
desyre, till y=u= have mony or security to your content for that y=u=
ar out of. I have upon my wifes words keept one all this day,
heer assuring myself y=u= would for my much good have pleasured
me this onc, which I beseech at y=r= hands, though y=u= never lay
out penny more; in which trust I rest
                                  ever at y=r= commaund,
                                       Rob. Daborne.

9 December, 1613.

S=r=, doe not thinke I incroch upon y=u=, for God
   is my judg, I mean playnly and justly, and
   y=u= shall make y=r= own terms with me in any
   thinge.
   Receaved by mee, Robert Daborne, gentleman, of Phillip
Henchlowe, Esquier, the 24 of December, 1613, the some of
seaven pounds in parte of payment of the some of tenn pounds,
which I am to receave of the said Phillip Henchlowe, in full
satisfaction of a plaie called the Owle, when I have fynished
and made perfect the same, accordinge to a bond made by mee
to the said Phillip for the same. In wittnes whereof I have
hereto sett my hand the daye and yeare first above written.

                                 Rob. Daborne.



|39.__Henry_Wotton_to_Sir_Robert_Naunton_(1618)
|pp._152/53.
|[Eton_MS.,_dictated,_Rox._Club,_p._41.]

                       From Venice, this 26th of July, 1618.
   RIGHT HONOURABLE,
      Under this date I write two letters unto you; whereof the
present is the latter,and is written to correct the former. For
whereas in the same I advertised that an execution had been done
upon certain mutinous persons of the Holland troops, that had
fortified themselves against the General on the shore of Dalmatia
(which I took from the first voice) there is now (though I am sorry
to express it) fresher advice come from the armata that those
mutineers were English, and of the late arrived under Sir Henry
Peyton's conduct, to the number of some 150, who demanded the
same pay that the foresaid Hollanders had, and made that the subject
of their division. To which the General made answer, that he would
stand to the contract concluded between the amabassador of this
State and their conductor in England, and therfore wished them to
be quiet; which they refusing, he landed 200 Albanesi to reduce
them by force, against whom the English turned their pikes and


their shot, which the general perceiving, he laid the prows of two of
his galleys against them, and so they yielded. Barbarigo upon this
forming their process, did hang eight of them, who are said to be
captains, lieutenants, and corporals, and that three of these did
die in the Roman faith. their names I yet know not, which shall
be advertised in my next. God send the success fairer than the
beginning.
   To this I must add that by the letters of Milan arrived at this
moment, is intimated a secret conjunction between Fraunce and Savoy
against the Genovese, which if it proceed, will inflame this whole
country. These be resolutions proper for the canicular days, which
are newly begun with us. And so, Sir, wishing us the continuance
of blessed peace at home,I humbly rest,
                                   At your commandments,
                                                 HENRY WOTTON.



|40.__Henry_Wotton_to_Sir_Robert_Naunton_(1618),_pp._159/160.
|[Eton_MS.,_holograph,_Rox._Club,_p._72.]

9th of October, 1618.

Sir,
   I take presumption, upon the assured promise of your love, to
write unto you herein a few private lines about myself; whereof the
scope is this, to beseech you that, as you have obtained leave for my
return home the next spring, to the comfortable sight of my gracious
master, so you will be pleased likewise to deal with his Majesty
in my behalf, that none may be appointed to succeed me here till
my arrival; because, when I have settled some of my peculiar


occasions, I shall rather wish to come hither back again, than to
be onerous to his Majesty at home; for without his bounty I cannot
live. In the meanwhile, my Italian ssecretary, Gregorio de' Monti
(who supplied the place all the while that Sir Dudley Carleton was
at Turino, and afterwards till my coming), will discharge it with
fidelity and discretion; being a person of much sufficiency, and of
twelve years' approvement in the King's service. This is my most
humble and hearty request unto you, about which I have by letter
prayed Mr. Bargrave to intercede with you for me. But having not
heard from him, I thought fit provisionally to move it by mine own
pen; having with no man else living communicated these thoughts,
about which I shall languish to receive a line or two from you.
And so, again,
                            Sir, I am yours,
                                    HENRY WOTTON.



|41.__Henry_Wotton_to_LORD_ZOUCHE_(1619),_pp._161/162.

                    Venice, this 3rd of February, 1619.

Right Honourable and my very good Lord,
   I am very glad of this opportunity, that by the hand of a
gentleman who doth so entirely honour you, both in his continual
speech and in his soul, I may revive also with your Lordship mine
own long devotion, even since the time that I did first contemplate
your noble virtues, when I was a poor student at Altorph; which
were my happiest days. For what have <I> since observed in my
employments but a few maxims of State too high for my capacity,
and too subtle for my nature, which was cast in a plainer mould?
Is then at least my fortune mended? Alas, my dear Lord, let me
not think of that. For when I consider how all those of my rank
have been dignified and benefited at home, while I have been


gathering of cockles upon this lake, I am in good faith impatient,
more of the shame, than of the sense of want. Yet this is my
comfort, that my gracious Master (as it hath pleased him to let me
know) doth love me. And for the rest, philosophy shall be my
reward, which, though it cannot keep me from need, yet it will
teach me not to envy those that abound.
   It was not my meaning when I took this leaf to make myself the
subject of my letter unto your Lordship, though the remembrance of
your ancient favours hath, I know not how, made my pen so
familiar.
   For the public affairs, we stand here yet very ambiguously. The
land was long since quiet, but the sea, as the more movable
element, is still in agitation; and we are artificially kept at excessive
charge by a mad Viceroy and a winking Pope, while the King of
Spayne, in the meanwhile, standeth at the benefit of time and fortune,
ready to authorize or disavow the event according to the success,
which I take to be the sum of our case. but these things will be
more particularly delivered to your lordship by this `redeemed
Neptune', as I have baptized him: for they here think him more
than a man that knows so much more than themselves. And in
truth, if any place had been vacant worthy of his sufficiency, there
wanted no desire to hold him, as they have expressed by offers to
himself, and declared in their letters by him to their ambassador,
and most of all in the confident communication of their affairs and
desires with him, which likewise include some hope of their having
him again, as your Lordship will perceive by the subject of my
dispatch to the King, which he carrieth.
   I must add hereunto for mine own part that I have been glad
of this occasion which hath given me a better taste of him, and of
his fair and clear dispositions, than I could take at a transitory view
when I passed my last duty with your Lordship in Canterburie; and
I am likewise almost not sorry that I have yet not seen a letter
which he tells me your Lordship wrote by him unto me. For it
would have made me the more ashamed to have done him so little
service here, that had brought me such a favour, though I am other_wise
not poor of your Lordship's gracious lines, whereof I preserve
to this hour a great roll, and especially one, which I long for some
hour to show your Lordship, because I know in your nobleness you
cannot deny it, though in my meanness I could never deserve it.
And here I will end your lordship's trouble with my prayers to
our loving God for your happiness. Ever remaining,
          Your Lordship's with an honest heart to serve you,
                                     HENRY WOTTON.



|42.__Henry_Wotton_to_Sir_Robert_Naunton_(1619)
|pp._172/73.


   Right Honourable,
      This is only to signify unto his Majesty that by God's favour,
within two or three days after the date thereof, we shall depart
from hence; so as my next will be from Augusta, where there is, as
you know, a feat to be done, for which the party is well prepared.
I leave here (as Sir Dudley Carleton did during the whole time of
his negotiation in Piedmont) Gregorio de' Monti, to supply the service
by continual advertisements; upon which point I gave a touch, at
my leave-taking to the Prince, desiring him to esteem it as an
argument of clear and disumbrageous friendship, that we serve
ourselves even of his own subjects; for Gregorio is a natural
Venetian, though now many years as it were Englished, with
singular approvement both of his fidelity, diligence, and discretion.
Whereof he hath likewise a testimony from his Majesty, under his
royal hand, sent him in the time of Sir Ralphe Winwoode, for his
better encouragement, after my predecessor and myself had repre_sented
his good deservings.
Now to return to myself. I carry in my breast, besides that
honest business which you know, some important commissions
from this State which have a silent reflection (though not meant by


them) upon our main end. These I shall particularize in my letter
from Augusta; and will end the present with mine humble thanks
to Almighty God for the happy news, which we have had this week,
of his Majesty's escape from a painful infirmity. The same good
God yield him long unto us and to the Christian world.
                       And so I rest,
                            At your Honour's commandment,
                                      HENRY WOTTON.



|43.__John_Chamberlain_to_Sir_Dudley_Carleton_(1625).
|pp._618/619.
|[S.P._Dom.,_Car._I,_II,_80.]
|[London,_May_21,_1625.]


   My very goode Lord: The wind hanges so at Northwest that I doubt
neither our letters nor yours can find passage: els should we not be thus
longe in suspence, by reason of a rumor that hath held there eight or
nine dayes that our side hath receved a great blow, wherin Sir Thomas
Winne, Sir Walter Devreux, captain Tubbe, captain Dakers, and I
know not how many more should be lost. Though this be yet but a
verball report without any certaintie by writing, yet yt is generally be_leved,
for yll newes commonly proves too true. Our parlament that was
to begin on Tewsday is proroged till the last of this moneth, and yt is
doubted whether or where yt will hold then, for yf the sicknes increase
as yt begins, yt is thought  both that and the next terme shalbe removed
to Oxford or Winchester. Our whole number this weeke was 379: of
the plague 71: parishes infected 17. We have many proclamations
daylie, one among the rest that no person comming from places infected
presume to come neere the court,another for the repressing of the in_solence
of our souldiers now in their way to Plimmouth that begin to
follow the stepps of their predecessors that went with Mansfeld, in pil_laging
and spoyling whatsoever they can lay hand on. Our navie is not


yet so forward that there needs such haste. The common opinion is now
that they go to the West Indies, which mee thincks were too long and
hazardous a viage for such a fleet. The Kings funerall sermon is come
foorth, wherin the Lord Keper hath shewed a great deale of witt and
learning in comparing King James to King Salomon in all his actions
saving his vices. The Earle of Middlesex is retired to his house at Copt_hall
in Wssex, having compounded for his fine with 5000=li= redy monie, his
farme of the sugars, and the house at Chelsey, which they say the King
hath bestowed on the Duke of Buckingam as likewise that he hath geven
the Lord Conway a pension of 2000=li= a yeare for 21 yeares out of the
court of wardes. Our order of the Garter is much graced by the elec_tion
of the Earles of Dorset, Holland, and the Lord Andover. The earle
of Northampton is saide to be gon after the Duke to Paris but I shold
rather take yt to be the Lord Compton. Mary I cannot conceve the
reason why Sir Paul Banning shold post thether this day sevenight unles
there be a purpose to lay him to pawne. Sackvile Crow arrived here on
Thursday from the Duke and bringes word how noblie he and his train
were entertained,that  all things go well, that the delay of the Quenes
comming was only hers and the King her brothers sicknes, and that she is
alredy on the way hitherward. one of his principall errands is to cary
the Dukes gay clothes. I heare that Secretarie Morton is to be with you
shortly as extraordinarie ambassador and comes directly from Paris,
having his entertainment of fowre pound a day allowed from three or
fowre dayes before he went. the Duches of Buckingam is said to be
with child which is no small joye. So  with the remembrance of my best
service to my goode lady I commend you to the protection of the Al_mighty.
     From London this 21=st=  of May 1625.
                     Your Lordships most assuredly at commaund
                                                  JOHN CHMABERLAIN.

The King goes toward Caunterburie to meet the Quene on Friday the
27 of this moneth.

To the right honourable Sir Dudley Carleton Lord Ambassador for his
Majestie at the Hagh.



|44.__John_Chamberlain_to_Sir_Dudley_Carleton_(1625).
|pp._620/621.
|[S.P._Dom.,_Car._I,_ii,_104.]
|[London,_May_28,_1625.]


   My very goode Lord: I am sory to see our yll newes so fully con_firmed
by yours of the 7=th= of this present, but more sory for your niece
Dakers, whose case is every way to be pitied. I cannot so much lament
the rest whose lives were well bestowed to redeeme us out of so dull a
lethargie, and to make the world see our wonted courage is notquite lost:
for I could never commend those warie gamesters that rather then ven_ture
to set up a small rest sometimes wold loose all their monie in stakes.
We talke of a rich Holland East Indian ship that lay last weeke two
whole dayes in the Downes, in sight of the Kings ships that wold not see
her, wherby we may easilie  perceve how the world goes. Our souldiers
passe daylie towards Plimmouth where Sir John Ogle and others are to
traine and discipline them. The common speach runs of 15000 land
souldiers at least; a band of Bedfordshire men (they say) have killed their
lieutenant or conductor and are run away and dispersed. We have now
almost every day posts out of Fraunce that bring word the Quene is on
her way by this time as far as Amiens, where she is to tarrie three dayes
and makes acoount to be at Bologne by Whitsunday eve,  and here the
Saturday after. The French king promises to overtake her at Amiens
and there take his leave, but the Quene regnant and Quene mother ac_companie
her to the sea-side, so that we are like to have three Queens at
Bullen to aunswer the three kinges of Cullen. the King goes hence on
Tewsday thorough to Caunterburie and so to Dover. the pencioners
and some of the traine are gon before, but the formost were the Mar_quise
Hamilton, the countesses of Buckingam, Denbigh and Anglesey
with the French Lady Carie who went away on Thursday with intent
to go to Bologne, where the Lady Carie sayes she must cast her self at
the Quene dowagers feet for auncient favors. Here is a new world of
Scottish men come, thirty Lords at least in the court atonce, but yt is
hoped the Kings journy will disperse them; there is no remedy (they say)
but the King must go into Scotland to be crowned: which yet he may


do at leasure I hope. Our weekely bill is not much risen this weeke,
there beeing 401 in all, of the plague 78, parishes infected sixteen; the
Lord of Bristow is saide to be very sicke and in daunger. Quester was
overthrowne this day sevenight in a suit about the post masters office,
wherin the Lord Stanhop prevailed against him. This day a great
cause and that hath long depended was determined in the exchequer
chamber twixt the Lord Sheffeild and one Ratcliffe, wherin Ratcliffe
went to the wall to his utter undooing. I was minded to send a list of
the Ladies that are apointed to meet the Quene at Dover, but yt varies
and alters so often that it were to no purpose: their number is about
fowre or five and twentie all their coaches furnished with sixe horses
which comes altogether now in fashion, a vanitie of excessive charge and
of litle use. Your brother Carleton was in towne this weeke but after
his wont came to fetch fire (as they say) and taried not above two dayes.
The Lord of Arundell hath plaide a frendly part with the Lady Fan_shaw
and caused the King to send for all her pictures great and small:
which may serve for a caveat that yf you bring home any you esteem, he
may be the last shold see them, least he reape the thancks a vostre despens.
Young Master Fanshaw recommends this letter to his brother yf he
may be found, for yt seemes he obscures himself and wold not that any
of his frends shold know what becomes of him, nor what course he meanes
to take, or under what captain, colonell or generall he hath put himself
that they may know how to heare of him: yf you can learn by any that
come from the armie or by any other meanes, what he doth yt wilbe held
for a great favor from your Lordship. So with the remembrance of
my best service to my goode Lady I commend you to the protection of
the Almighty. From London this 28=th= of May 1625.
                         Your Lordships most assuredly
                                at commaund
                                  JOHN CHMAMBERLAIN.

To the right honorable Sir Dudley Carleton knight Lord Ambassador
for his Majestie at the Hagh.



|45.__Brilliana_Harley_to_Robert_Harley_(1625),_p._1

     To my deare husband S=r= Robart Harley, Knight of the Bathe.

S=r= -- Docter Barker has put my sister into a cours of ientell fisek,
which I hope by God's bllsing will doo her much good. My sister
giues you thankes for seending him to her. I pray you remember
that I recken the days you are away; and I hope you are nowe
well at Heariford, wheare it may be, this letter will put you in minde
of me, and let you know, all your frinds heare are well; and all
the news I can seend you is, that my Lo. Brooke is nowe at Beae_thams
Court. My hope is to see you heare this day senet, or
to-morrowe senet, and I pray God giue vs a happy meeting, and
presarfe you safe; which will be the great comfort of
     Your most true affectionat wife,           BRILLIANA HARLEY.

Ragley: the 30 of Sep. 1625.



|46.__Brilliana_Harley_to_Robert_Harley_(1625),_pp._2/3.

        To my deare housband S=r= Robart Harley, Knight.

S=r= -- I thanke you for sending me word, I may hope to see you at
Easter, which time will be much longed for by me. I hope the par_lament
has spent as much time as will satisfy them in dooing nothing:
so that nowe some good frute of theare meeting will be brought to
ripnes, which is the effect of our prayers. This day I deleverd the
L100 to my father: which he has payed to Mr. Davis: that mony
that was wanting of it, was made vp with the L50 pounde Mr.
Lacy payed for wood. The payling of the nwe parke is made an
end of. Yesterday your company only was at Heariford, to shewe
what they had lerned, whear Sr. John Skidemore and Mr. Vahan
weare judges; and so they meane to be of the reest of the companis,
and they haue apointed teen of your company to learne the use of
theiare armes and so to teache the reest. This last night I not being
very well, made me seend this day for the midwife, which I thinke
I should haue defered to longe. I assure myself I haue your prayers,
becaus you haue so great a part of mine: and I blls God that you
injoy your health, which I beeg of you to take care of. I thanke
God, Ned is well, and I beeg your bllsing for him: and I pray God
preserue you well and giue you a happy and speedy meeting with
   Your most faithful affectionat wife,    BRILLIANA HARLEY.

   I pray you present my humbell duty to my father, and my lady.
   My cosen Thomkins remembers her loue to you.
Brompton, the 17 of Mar. 1625.



|47.__Brilliana_Harley_to_Robert_Harley_(1627),_pp._3/4.

               To my deare husband S=r= Robert Harley.

   Deare S=r= -- Your two leters, on from Hearifort and the other
from Gloster, weare uery wellcome to me: and if you knwe how
gladly I reseaue your leters, I beleeue you would neeuer let any
opertunity pase. I hope your cloche did you saruis betwne Gloster
and my brother Brays, for with vs it was a very rainy day, but this
day has bine very dry and warme, and so I hope it was with you;
and to-morowe I hope you will be well at your journis end, wheare
I wisch my self to bide you wellcome home. you see howe my
thoughts goo with you: and as you haue many of mine, so let me
haue some of yours. Beleeue me, I thinke I neuer miste you more
then nowe I doo, or ells I haue forgoot what is past. I thanke
God, Ned and Robin are well; and Ned askes every day wheare you
are, and he says you will come to-morowe. My father is well, but
goos not abrode, becaus of his fiseke. I haue sent you vp a litell
hamper, in which is the box with the ryteings and boouckes you
bide me send up, with the other things, sowed up in a clothe, in the
botome of the hamper. I haue sent you a partriche pye, which has
the two pea chikeins in it, and a litell runlet of meathe, that which
I toold you I made for my father. I thinke within this muthe, it
will be very good drinke. I sende it up nowe becaus I think carage
when it is ready to drincke dous it hurt; thearefore, and please you to
let it rest and then taste it; if it be good, I pray you let my father
haue it, because he spake to me for such meathe. I will nowe bide
you god night, for it is past a leauen a cloke. I pray God  presarue
you and giue you good sugsess in all your biusnes, and a speady and
happy meeting.
     Your most faithfull affectinat wife,    BRILLIANA HARLEY.

   I must beeg your bllsing for Ned and Rob and present you with
Neds humbell duty.

Bromton, the 5 of October, 1627.



|48.__Brilliana_Harley_to_Robert_Harley_(1629),_pp._4/5.

        To my deare husband S=r= Robert Harley, Knight.

   My deare S=r= -- I thanke you for your letter, which I reseaued
this weake by the carrier, and I thanke God for my father's health.
I trust in our good God, in his owne good time, he will giue a happy
end to your biusness. I haue rwitten a letter to my father, which
I send you heare inclosed. If you thinke it will not displeas him,
and it may any thinge at all seet forward your biusnes, I pray you
deleuer it to him. If you do deleuer it to my father, I pray you
seale it first. Allas! my deare S=r=, I knowe you doo not to the
on halfe of my desires, desire to see me, that loues you more then
any earthly thinge. I should be glad if you would but rwite me


word, when I should hope to see you. Need has bine euer
sence Sunday trubled with the rume in his fase very much.******
The swelling of his face made him very dull; but nowe, I thanke God,
he is better, and begins to be merry. He inquires for Jhon Walls
comeing downe: for he thinkes he will bringe him a letter. I must
desire you to send me downe a littell Bibell for him. He would not
let me be in peace, tell I promised him to send for on. He begings nowe
to delight in reading: and that is the booke I would haue him
place his delight in. Tom has still a greate coold; but he is not, I
thanke God, sike with it. Brill and Robin, I thanke God, are well;
and Brill has two teethe. Ned presents his humble duty to you,
and I beeg your bllsing for them all: and I beceach the Allmighty
to prosper you in all you doo, and to giue you a happy meeting with
      Your most faithfull affectinat wife,   BRILLIANA HARLEY.

   I pray you, S=r=, send downe no silke grogram. I hope you haue
reseuefed the siluer candell-stike.
   Your father, I thanke God, is much better than he was. I pray
you, S=r=, present my beest loue to my sister Wacke.

Desem 4, 1629.



|49.__Brilliana_Harley_to_Robert_Harley_(1633),_pp._6/7.

       For my deare husband S=r= Robert Harley, Knight.

   My deare S=r= -- I pray you reseaue my thankes for you letter by
my cosen Pris, and by the carrier; they weare both very wellcome
to me, which I thinke you beleeue, for in part you know howe deare
you are to me. I ame very glad that my brother Raphe is come to
Loundoun; I hope he is nowe well. I pray you to giue him
counsell what to doo. I desire from my hoole hart that he may
grow in the feare of god, and then he will be happy. Pinner shall
send some woole to Lemster. I haue heare inclosed sent you the
acquittance of the pursevant, by which you may knowe his name. I
doo blles my good God, that you haue had so a good an end about
the presentation of Bromton. I thinke you haue doun a very good
worke, in recommending Mary Wood to my Lady Veere, to home
I hope she will doo acceptabele sarvis. I am toold of a gentell_woman
by Docter Barker. She was bread with my old lady
Manering. She, they is religious and discreet, and very ham_some
in dooing of any thinge; her name is Buckle, a Sharpsheare
woman: if you like of it, I would thinke of haueing of her; for I
haue no body aboute me, of any judgment, to doo any thinge. My
heate continueing, I sent to Docter Barker to come and see me let
bloud; he came on thursday night, and yesterday morning I sent
for a curgen at Bischops Castell, that let Mrs. Wallcot blud, and he
pricke my arme twis, but it would not blled; and I would not try
the third time. I hope the Lord will derect me what to doo: and
for gooing abrode I will endeuor to too it as soune as it shall pleas


God to inabell me. It is a word of comfort which you rwit me,
that you hope shortly to send for your horsess. I beceache the Lord
to giue you a good and happy end to all your biusness. I thanke
God all the chillderen are well, and so is Ned Smith. Ned and his
brother present theaire humbell dutis to you; and I begg your
bllesing for them all, and your loue and prayers for my self. I
beceach the Lord to giue you a speady and happy meeting with
    Your most affectinat wife for ever,     BRILLIANA HARLEY.

   Mr. Littell, I thanke God, is well, and abell to goo a littel abrode.

   I thanke you for my very fine wascott; by this carrier is sent vp
the clocke and dublet and houses you sent for.

May the 18, 1633.



|50.__Brilliana_Harley_to_Edward_Harley_(1638),_p._9

          To my deare sonne Mr. Edward Harley, in Magdeline Halle
                               in Oxford.

   Good Ned -- I beceach the Lord to blles you with those choys
bllesings of his Spirit, which none but his deare ellect are partakers
of; that so you may taste that sweetness in Gods saruis which
indeed is in it: but the men of this world can not perseaue it.
Thinke it not strange, if I tell you, I think it longe sence I hard
from you; but my hope is that you are well, and my prayers are
that you may be so. As you say you haue founde your tutor
kinde and carefull of you, so I hope he will be still. If you wante
any thinge, let me knowe it. On Saterday last I hard from your
aunte Pelham: shee and all hers are well. I beleeue you haue all
the inteligence of the Quene mothers arriuall and entertainement,
thearefore I will omite it. Your father, I thanke God, is well; and
for meself, I haue not yet shaked off my coold. Your brother
Roberd by Gods mercy to him has bine yet free from his fitts,
and goos to scoule carefully; and I hope he is now so wise to see
his stubborneness was not the way to gaine any thinge but re_proufe.
I purpos, if pleas God, to send the next weeke to see you.
Your father prays God to blles you. Remember me to your tutor,
and I beceach the Lord to keepe you from all euil. I haue sent
you some juce of licorich, which you may keepe to make use of,
if you should haue a coold. So I rest,
   Your most affectinat mother,         BRILLIANA HARLEY.

Bromton, Nove. 13, 1638.



|51.__Brilliana_Harley_to_Edward_Harley_(1638),_pp._9-11.

            To my deare sonne Mr. Edward Harley.

   Good Need -- This day I reseued a letter from you, in which
you rwite me, that you had rwit to me the weake before; which
letter I haue not reseued, so that I thought it longe sence I hard
from you. It is my ioye that you are well, and I beceach the
Lord to continue your health, and aboue all to giue you that


grase in your soule which may make you haue a healthfull soule,
sounde without erors, actiue in all that is good, industrious in all
the ways in which good is to be gained. I am glad you finde a
wante of that ministry you did inioye: labor to keepe a fresch desire
affter the sincere milke of the word, and then in good time you
shall inioye that bllesing againe. The Lord has promised to giue
his spirit to his chillderen, which shall leade them in the truth.
Begge that bllesed Spirit, and then errors will but make the truth
more bright, as the foile dous a dioment. My deare Ned, as you
haue bine carefull to chuse your company, be so still, for piche will
not easely be tuched without leaufeing some spot. I had not hard of
Duke Roberts and my Lord Crauens being taken. I hope the news of
the Sweeds is not true; but in all theas things we must remember
the warneing, which our Sauiour has guien us, when he had toold
his decipels that theare must be wars and rumers of wars; (but
he saith, let not your harts be trubled; in my aprehention, as if
Christ had saide) greate trubells and wars must be, both to purg his
chruch of ipocrits, and that his enimies at the last may be vtterly
distroyed, but you my saruants be not carefull for your selfs, you
are my jewells, and the days of trubbell are the days when I take
care of jewells; and, my deare Ned, tho I fermely beleeue theare
will be great trubells, yet I looke with ioy beyond those days of
trubell, considering the glory that the Lord will bring his chruch
to; and happy are they that shall liue to see it, which I hope you
will doo. I hard that theare was a cardenalls cape brought to
the Custome Howes, valued at a high rate, but none would owne it;
and, to requete your inteligence, I let you knowe what I heare.
The Scoch buisness is not yet ended. Theare is lately come to the
court a frech duke with two or three other gentellmen or nobell
men, being fleed from the French king's army, for some unfiting
words they vsed of the French kinge. The Quene mother was
so transported with joy, as they say, at the sight of the quene, that
shee was in a trance. This day I hard it confermed from Lounddoun
that the Palsgrave in besceachgeing a towne in WestPhalia was


raised and most of his army defeated, and his brother taken prisner;
but this is our comfort, that the rod of the wicked shall not allways
rest on Gods peopell. I haue sent Hall purposly to see you; for
sence I can not speake with you, nor see you so offten as I desire,
I am willing to make make theas paper mesengers my depuety. I
hope I shall heare from you by this mesenger; I thanke God your
father is well, and your brother Robert has had no fitte sence you
went. He goos to scoule and eats his meate well; and I hope the
Lord will spare him. You must rwit to him; you know he is apte
to aprehend vnkindness. When you rwite by the carrier, rwite
nothing but what any may see, for many times the letters miscarry.
My deare Ned, you may see how willing I am to discourse with
you, that have spoune out my letter to this lentghe. I thanke God
my coold is goon. I beceach the Lord to blles you, as I desire my
owne soule should be bllesed:

      Your most affectinat mother,      BRILLIANA HARLEY.

   I haue sent you a cake, which I hope you will eate in mory of 
Bromton.

Bromton, Nove. 17, 1638.



|52.__Oliver_Cromwell_to_Mr._Storie_(1635),_pp. 87/88.

To my very loving friend Mr. Storie, at the Sign of the Dog in
     the Royal Exchange, London: Deliver these.

     MR. STORIE,          St. Ives, 11th January 1635.

   Amongst the catalogue of those good works which
your fellow-citizens and our countrymen have done,
this will not be reckoned for the least, That they have
provided for the feeding of souls. Building of  hos_pitals
provides for men's bodies; to build material
temples is judged a work of piety; but they that pro_cure
spiritual food, they that build up spiritual temples,
they are the men truly charitable, truly pious. Such
a work as this was your erecting the Lecture in our
Country; in the which you placed Dr. Wells, a man of
goodness and industry, and ability to do good every
way, not short of any I know in England: and I am
persuaded that, sithence his coming, the Lord hath by
him wrought much good among us.
   It only remains how that He who first moved you
to this, put you forward in the continuance thereof: it
was the Lord; and therefore to Him lift we up our
hearts that He would perfect it. And surely, Mr. Storie,
it were a piteous thing to see a Lecture fall, in the


hands of so many able and godly men, as I am per_suaded
the founders of this are; in these times, wherein
we see they are suppressed, with too much haste and
violence, by the enemies of God his Truth. Far be it
that so much guilt should stick to your hands, who live
in a City so renowned for the clear shining light of the
Gospel. You know, Mr. Storie, to withdraw the pay
is to let fall the Lecture: for who goeth to warfare at
his own cost? I beseech you therefore in the bowels
of Jesus Christ, put it forward, and let the good man
have his pay. The souls of God's children will bless
you for it: and so shall I; and ever rest,
          Your loving Friend in the Lord,
                                   OLIVER CROMWELL.

   Commend my hearty love to Mr. Busse, Mr. Beadly,
and my other good friends. I would have written to
Mr. Busse; but I was loath to trouble him with a long
letter, and I feared I should not receive an answer from
him: from you I expect one so soon as conveniently
you may.   Vale. 



|53.__Oliver_Cromwell_to_Mrs._St._John_(1638),_pp._98/99.

To my beloved Cousin Mrs. St. John, at Sir William Masham his
          House called Otes, in Essex: Present these.

     DEAR COUSIN,          Ely, 13th October 1638.

   I thankfully acknowledge your love in your kind
remembrance of me upon this opportunity. Alas, you
do too highly prize my lines, and my company, I may be
ashamed to own your expressions, considering how un_profitable
I am, and the mean improvement of my talent.
   Yet to honour my God by declaring what He hath
done for my soul, in this I am confident, and I will
be so. Truly, then, this I find: That He giveth springs
in a dry barren wilderness where no water is. I live,
you know where, - in Meshec, which they say signi_fies
Prolonging; in Kedar, which signifies Blackness:
yet the Lord forsaketh me not. Though He do prolong,
yet He will I trust bring me to His tabernacel, to His
resting-place. My soul is with the Congregation of the
Firstborn, my body rests in hope; and if here I may


honour my God either by doing or by suffering, I shall
be most glad.
   Truly no poor creature hath more cause to put him_self
forth in the cause of his God than I. I have had
plentiful wages beforehand; and I am sure I shall ne_ver
earn the least mite. The Lord accept me in His
Son, and give me to walk in the light, -- and give us
to walk in the light, as He is the light! He it is that
enlighteneth our blackness, our darkness. I dare not
say, He hideth His face from me. He giveth me to
see light in His light. One beam in a dark place hath
exceeding much refreshment in it: -- blessed be His
Name for shining upon so dark a heart as mine! You know
what my manner of life hath been. Oh, I lived
in and loved darkness, and hated light; I was a chief,
the chief of sinners. This is true: I hated godliness,
yet God had mercy on me. O the riches of His mercy!
Praise Him for me; -- pray for me, that He who hath
begun a good work would perfect it in the day of Christ.
   Salute all my friends in that Family whereof you
are yet a member. I am much bound unto them for
their love. I bless the Lord for them; and that my
Son, by their procurement, is so well. Let him have
your prayers, your counsel; let me have them.
   Salute your Husband and Sister from me: -- He
is not a man of his word! He promised to write about
Mr. Wrath of Epping; but as yet I receive no letters:
-- put him in mind to do what with conveniency may
be done for the poor Cousin I did solicit him about.
   Once more farewell. The Lord be with you: so prayeth
         Your truly loving Cousin,
                         OLIVER CROMWELL. 



|54.__Oliver_Cromwell_to_Robert_Barnard_(1642),_pp._125/26.

To my assured friend Robert Barnard, Esquire: Present these.

     MR. BARNARD,          `Huntingdon,' 23d January 1642.

   It's most true, my Lieutenant with some other sol_diers
of my troop were at your House. I dealt `so'


freely `as' to inquire after you; the reason was, I had
heard you reported active against the proceedings
of Parliament, and for those that disturb the peace of this
Country and the Kingdom, - with those of this Country
who have had meetings not a few, to intents and pur_poses
too-too full of suspect.
   It's true, Sir, I know you have been wary in your
carriages: be not too confident thereof. Subtlety may
deceive you; integrity never will. With my heart I
shall desire that your judgment may alter, and your
practice. I come only to hinder men from increasing
the rent, - from doing hurt; but not to hurt any man:
nor shall I you; I hope you will give me no cause. If
you do, I must be pardoned what my relation to the
Public calls for.
   If your good parts be disposed that way, know
me for         Your servant,
                    OLIVER CROMWELL.

   Be assured fair words from me shall neither deceive
you of your houses nor of your liberty. 



|55.__Oliver_Cromwell_to_the_inhabitants_of_Fen_Drayton_(1642).
|pp._128/29.

To all and every Inhabitants of Fen Drayton in the Hundred
                       of Papworth.

   WHEREAS we have been enforced, by apparent
grounds of approaching danger, to begin to fortify the
Town of Cambridge, for preventing the Enemy's in_road,
and the better to maintain the peace of this
County:
   Having in part seen your good affections to the


Cause, and now standing in need of your further assist_ance
to the perfecting of the said Fortifications, which
will cost at least Two-thousand pounds, We are en_couraged
as well as necessitated to desire a Freewill
Offering of a Liberal Contribution from you, for the
better enabling of us to attain our desired ends, -- viz.
the Preservation of our County; -- knowing that every
honest and well-affected man, considering the vast
ex_penses we have already been at, and our willingness to
do according to our ability, will be ready to contribute
his best assistance to a work of so high concernment
and so good an end.
   We do therefore desire that what shall be by you
freely given and collected may with all convenient speed
be sent to the Commissioners at Cambridge, to be em_ployed
to the use aforesaid. And so you shall further
engage us to be
                   Yours ready to serve,
                       OLIVER CROMWELL.
                       THOMAS MARTYN. 
                       ('and Six others.')
Cambridge, this 8th of March 1642.



|56.__Oliver_Cromwell_to_the_Deputy_Lieutenants_(1642),_p._131.

To my honoured Friends the Deputy Lieutenants for the County
                        of Suffolk.

GENTLEMEN,                        Cambridge, 10th March 1642.

   I am sorry I should so often trouble you about the
business of money: it's no pleasant subject to be too
frequent upon. But such is Captain Nelson's occasion,
for want thereof, that he hath not wherewith to satis_fy
for the billet of his soldiers; and so this Business
for Norfolk, so hopeful to set all right there, may fail.
Truly he hath borrowed from me, else he could not
have paid to discharge this Town at his departure.
   It's a pity a Gentleman of his affections should be
discouraged!  Wherefore I earnestly beseech you to
consider him and the Cause. It's honourable that you
do so. -- What you can help to, be pleased to
send into Norfolk; he hath not wherewith to pay a
Troop one day, as he tells me. Let your return be
speedy, -- to Norwich.
       Gentlemen, command
                Your servant,
                         OLIVER CROMWELL.

   `P.S.' I hope to serve you in my return: with your
conjunction, we shall quickly put an end to these
businesses, the Lord assisting.



|57.__Oliver_Cromwell_to_the_Mayor_of_Colchester_(1642),_pp._137/38.

'To the Mayor, &c. of Colchester, By Captain Dodsworth:
                       These.'

Gentlemen,                    'Cambridge,' 23d March 1642.

   Upon the coming down of your Townsmen to Cam_bridge,
Captain Langley not knowing how to dispose
of them, desired me to nominate a fit Captain: which
I did, -- an honest, religious, valiant Gentleman, Cap_tain
Dodsworth, the Bearer hereof.
   He hath diligently attended the service, and much
improved his men in their exercise; but hath been un_happy
beyond others in not receiving any pay for him_self,
and what he had for his soldiers is out long ago.


   He hath, by his prudence, what with fair and winning
carriage, what with money borrowed, kept them to_gether.
He is able to do so no longer: they will pre_sently
disband if a course be not taken.
   It's a pity it should be so! For I believe they are
brought into as good order as most Companies in the
Army. Besides, at this instant, there is great need to
use them; I have received a special command from my
Lord General, To advance with what force we can, to
put an end, if it may be, to this Work, -- God so as_sisting,
from whom all help cometh.
   I beseech you, therefore, consider this Gentleman,
and the soldiers; and if it be possible, make up his
Company a Hundred-and-twenty; and send them away
with what expedition is possible. It may, through
God's blessing, prove very happy. one month's pay
may prove all your trouble. I speak to wise men: --
God direct you.   I rest,
                      Yours to serve you,
                              Oliver Cromwell. 



|58.__Oliver_Cromwell_to_Sir_Wiiliam_Spring_and_Maurice_Barrow_(1643)
|pp._165/66.

To my noble Friends, Sir William Spring, Knight and Baronet,
     and Maurice Barrow, Esquire: Present these.

   GENTLEMEN,                `Cambridge, -- September 1643.'

   I have been now two days at Cambridge, in ex_pectation
to hear the fruit of your endeavours in
Suffolk towards the public assistance. Believe it, you
will hear of a storm in few days! You have no Infantry
at all considerable; hasten your Horses; -- a few hours
may undo you, neglected. -- I beseech you be careful
what Captains of Horse you choose, what men be
mounted: a few honest men are better than numbers.
Some time they must have for exercise. If you choose
godly honest men to be Captains of horse, honest
men will follow them; and they will be careful to
mount such.
   The King is exceeding strong in the West. If
you be able to foil a force at the first coming of it,
you will have reputation; and that is of great advantage
in our affairs.  God hath given it to our handful; let


us endeavour to keep it. I had rather have a plain
russet-coated Captain that knows what he fights for, and
loves what he knows, than that which you call "a
Gentleman" and is nothing else. I honour a Gentleman
that is so indeed! --
   I understand Mr. Margery hath honest men will
follow him: if so, be pleased to make use of him; it
much concerns your good to have conscientious men.
I understand that there is an Order for me to have
3000l. out of the Association; and Essex hath sent
their part, or near it. I assure you we need ex_ceedingly.
I hope to find your favour and respect. I
protest, if it were for myself, I would not move you.
That is all, from
            Your faithful servant,
                         OLIVER CROMWELL.

   P.S. If you send such men as Essex hath sent,
it will be to little purpose. Be pleased to take care
of their march; and that such may come along with
them as will be able to bring them to the main Body;
and then I doubt not but we shall keep them, and
make good use of them. -- I beseech you, give
countenance to Mr. Margery! Help him in raising his
Troop; let him not want your favour in whatsoever
is needful for promoting this work; -- and command
your servant. If he can raise the horses from
Malignants, let him have your warrant: it will be of
special service. 



|59.__Oliver_Cromwell_to_Sir_St._John_(1643),_pp._167/68.

To my honoured Friend Oliver St. John, Esquire, at Lincoln's
                   Inn: These present.

     Sir,       'Eastern Association,' 11th Sept. `1643.'

   Of all men I should not trouble you with money
matters, - did not the heavy necessities my Troops
are in, press me beyond measure. I am neglected ex_ceedingly!

   I am now ready for my march towards the Enemy;
who hath entrenched himself over against Hull, my
Lord Newcastle having besieged the Town. Many of
my Lord of Manchester's Troops are come to me: very
bad and mutinous, not to be confided in; -- they paid
to a week almost; mine noways provided-for to support
them, except by the poor Sequestrations of the County
of Huntingdon! -- My Troops increase. I have a lovely
company; you would respect them, did you know them.
They are no "Anabaptists"; they are honest sober
Christians: -- they expect to be used as men!
   If I took pleasure to write to the House in bitter_ness,
I have occasion. 'Of' the 3,000 l. allotted to me, I
cannot get the Norfolk part nor the Hertfordshire: it
was gone before I had it. -- I have minded your ser_vice
to forgetfulness of my own and Soldiers' necessities.
I desire not to seek myself: -- but I have little
money of my own to help my Soldiers. My estate is
little. I tell you, the business of Ireland and England


hath had of me, in money, between Eleven and Twelve
Hundred pounds; -- therefore my Private can do little
to help the Public. You have had my money: I
hope in God I desire to venture my skin. So do
mine. Lay weight upon their patience; but break it
not! Think of that which may be a real help. I be_lieve
5,000 l. is due.
   If you lay aside the thought of me and my Letter,
I expect no help.  Pray for
      Your true friend and servant,
              OLIVER CROMWELL.

   'P.S.' There is no care taken how to maintain
that Force of Horse and Foot raised and a-raising for
my Lord of Manchester. He hath not one able to put_on
'that business.' The Force will fall if some help not.
Weak counsels and weak actings undo all! -- |[two_words_crossed_out]
-- all will be lost, if God help not!
Remember who tells you.



|60.__Oliver_Cromwell_to_Sir_William_Spring_and_Maurice_Barrow_(1643)
|pp._170-174.

To his honoured Friends, Sir William Spring and Mr. Barrow:
                    These present.

Gentlemen,       'Holland, Lincolnshire,' 28th September 1643.

   It hath pleased God to bring off Sir Thomas Fair_fax
his Horse over the river from Hull, being about
One-and-twenty Troops of Horse and Dragoons. The


Lincolnshire Horse laboured to hinder this work, being
about Thirty-four Colours of Horse and Dragoons: we
marched up to their landing-place, and the Lincolnshire
Horse retreated.
   After they were come over, we all marched towards
Holland; and when we came to our last quarter upon
the edge of Holland, the Enemy quartered within four
miles of us, and kept the field all night with his whole
body: his intendment, as we conceive, was to fight us;
-- or hoping to interpose betwixt us and our retreat;
having received, to his Thirty-four Colours of Horse,
Twenty fresh Troops, ten Companies of 'Dragoons;'
and about a Thousand Foot, being General King's own
Regiment. With these he attempted our guards and
our quarters; and, if God had not been merciful, had
ruined us before we had known of it; the Five Troops
we set to keep the watch failing much of their duty.
But we got to horse; and retreated in good order, with
the safety of all our Horse of the Association; not
losing four of them that I hear of, and we got five
of theirs. And for this we are exceedingly bound to
the goodness of God, who brought our troops off with
so little loss.
   I write unto you to acquaint you with this; the
rather that God may be acknowledged; and that you
may help forward, in sending such force away unto us
as lie unprofitably in your country. And especially
that Troop of Captain Margery's, which surely would
not be wanting, now we so much need it!
   I hear there hath been much exception taken to
Captain Margery and his Officers, for taking of horses.
I am sorry you should discountenance those who (not


to make benefit to themselves, but to serve their
Country) are willing to venture their lives, and to
purchase to themselves the displeasure of bad men, that
they may do a Public benefit.  I undertake not to
justify all Captain Margery's actions: but his own con_science
knows whether he hath taken the horses of any
but Malignants; -- and it were somewhat too hard to
put it upon the consciences of your fellow Deputy
Lieutenants, whether they have not freed the horses of
known Malignants? A fault not less, considering the
sad estate of this Kingdom, than to take a horse from
a known Honest man; the offence being against the
Public, which is a considerable aggravation! I know
not the measures everyone takes of Malignants. I
think it is not fit Captain Margery should be the
judge; but if he, in his taking of horses, hath ob_served
the plain character of a Malignant, and cannot
be charged for one horse otherwise taken, -- it had
been better that some of the bitterness wherewith he
and his have been followed had been spared! The
horses that his Cornet Boulry took, he will put him_self
upon that issue for them all.
   If these men be accounted "troublesome to the
Country," I shall be glad you would send them all to
me. I'll bid them welcome. And when they have
fought for you, and endured some other difficulties of
war which your "honester" men will hardly bear, I
pray you then let them go for honest men! I protest
unto you, many of those men which are of your
Countrey's choosing, under Captain Johnson, are so far
from serving you, that, -- were it not that I have
honest Troops to master them, -- although they be


well paid, yet they are so mutinous that I may justly
fear they would cut my throat! -- Gentlemen, it may
be it provokes some spirits to see such plain men made
Captains of Horse. It had been well that men of hon_our
and birth had entered into these employments: --
but why do they not appear? Who would have hindered
them? But seeing it was necessary the work must go
on, better plain men than none; -- but best to have
men patient of wants, faithful and conscientious in their
employment. And such, I hope, these will approve
themselves to be. Let them therefore, if I be thought
worthy of any favour, leave your Country with your
good wishes and a blessing. I am confident they will
be well bestowed. And I believe before it be long,
you will be in their debt; and then it will not be hard
to quit scores.
   What arms you can furnish them withal, I beseech
you do it. I have hitherto found your kindness great
to me: -- I know not what I have done to lose it; I
love it so well, and price it so high, that I would do
my best to gain more. You have the assured affec_tion
of
            Your most humble and faithful servant,
                             OLIVER CROMWELL.

P.S. -- I understand there were some exceptions
taken at a horse that was sent to me, which was
seized out of the hands of one Mr Goldsmith of Wilby.
If he be not by you judged a Malignant, and that you
do not approve of my having of the Horse, I shall as
willingly return him again as you shall desire. And
therefore, I pray you, signify your pleasure to me here_in


under your hands. Not that I would, for ten thou_sand
horses, have the Horse to my own private benefit,
saving to make use of him for the Public: -- for I
will most gladly return the value of him to the State.
If the gentleman stand clear in your judgments, -- I
beg it as a special favour that, if the Gentleman be
freely willing to let me have him for my money, let
him set his own price: I shall very justly return him
the money. Or if he be unwilling to part with him,
but keeps him for his own pleasure, be pleased to send
me an answer thereof: I shall instantly return him his
Horse; and do it with a great deal more satisfaction to
myself than keep him. -- Therfore I beg it of you to
satisfy my desire in this last request; it shall exceedingly
oblige me to you. If you do it not, I shall rest very
unsatisfied, and the Horse will be a burden to me so
long as I shall keep him. 



|61.__Oliver_Cromwell_to_Crawford_(1643),_pp._181-83.

'To Major-General Crawford: These.'

Cambridge, 10th March `1643.'

SIR,
   The complaints you preferred to my lord against
your Lieutenant-Colonel, both by Mr. Lee and your
own letters, have occasioned his stay here; -- my
Lord being 'so' employed, in regard of many occasions
which are upon him, that he hath not been at leisure
to hear him make his defence: which, in pure justice,


ought to be granted him or any man before a judgment
be passed upon him.
   During his abode here and absence from you, he
hath acquainted me what a grief it is to him to be ab_sent
from his charge, especially now the regiment is
called forth to action: and therefore, asking of me my
opinion, I advised him speedily to repair unto you.
Surely you are not well advised thus to turn off one so
faithful to the cause, and so able to serve you as this
man is. Give me leave to tell you, I cannot be of
your judgment; 'cannot understand, if a man notorious
for wickedness, for oaths, for drinking, hath as great
a share in your affection as one who fears an oath,
who fears to sin, -- that this doth commend your elec_tion
of men to serve as fit instruments in this work! --
   Ay, but the man "is an Anabaptist." Are you sure
of that? Admit he be, shall that render him incapable
to serve the Public? "He is indiscreet." It may be so,
in some things: we have all human infirmities. I tell
you, if you had none but such "indiscreet men" about
you, and would be pleased to use them kindly, you
would find as good a fence to you as any you have yet
chosen.
   Sir, the State, in choosing men to serve it, takes
no notice of their opinions; if they be willing faithfully
to serve it, -- that satisfies. I advised you formerly to
bear with men of different minds from yourself: if you
had done it when I advised you to it, I think you
would not have had so many stumblingblocks in your
way. It may be you judge otherwise; but I tell you
my mind. -- I desire you would receive this man into
your favour and opinion. I believe, if he follow
my counsel, he will deserve no other but respect from


you. Take heed of being sharp, or too easily sharpened
by others, against those to whom you can object little
but that they square not with you in every opinion
concerning matters of religion. If there be any other
offence to be charged upon him, --  that must in a
judicial way receive determination. I know you will
not think it fit my Lord should discharge an Officer of
the Field but in a regulate way. I question whether
you or I have any  precedent for that.
   I have no further to trouble you: -- but rest,
          Your humble servant,
                 OLIVER CROMWELL. 



|62.__Oliver_Cromwell_to_Robert_Rarnard_(1643),_p._141.

To my very loving friend Robert Barnard, Esquire: Present
                       these.

Sir,                       'Huntingdon,' 17th April 1643.

   I have received two Letters, one from my lord of
Manchester, the other from yourself; much to the same
effect: I hope therefore one answer will serve them
both.
   Which is in short this: what we know you are dis_affected
to the Parliament; -- and truly if the Lords,
or any Friends, may take you off from a reasonable
Contribution, for my part I should be glad to be com_manded
to any other employment. Sir, you may, if
you will, "come freely into the country about your oc_casions."
For my part, I have  protected you in your
absence; and shall do so to you.
   This is all, -- but that I am ready to serve you,
and rest,
                  Your loving friend,
                    OLIVER CROMWELL. 

   Let Barnard return, therefore; take a lower level, where
the ways are more sheltered in stormy weather; -- and so
save himself, and "become Recorder after the Restoration."
Subtlety may deceive him; integrity never will! --



|63.__Oliver_Cromwell_to_the_committee_at_Lincoln_(1643),_pp._143-145.

'To the Honourable the Committee at Lincoln: These.'

MY LORDS AND GENTELEMEN,
                       'Lincolnshire,' 3d May 1643.
   I must needs be hardly thought on; because I am
still the messenger of unhappy tidings and delays con_cerning


you, -- though I know my heart is to assist
you with all expedition!
   My Lord Grey hath now again failed me of the
rendezvous at Stamford, -- notwithstanding that both
he and I received Letters from his Excellency, com_manding
us both to meet, and, together with Sir John
Gell and the Nottingham forces, to join with you. My
Lord Grey sent Sir Edward Hartop to me, to let me
know he could not meet me at Stamford according to
our agreement; fearing the exposing of Leicester to the
forces of Mr. Hastings and some other Troops drawing
the way.
   Believe it, it were better, in my poor opinion, Lei_cester
were not, than that there should not be found an
immediate taking of the field by our forces to accom_plish
the common ends. Wherein I shall deal as freely
with him, when I meet him, as you can desire. I per_ceive
Ashby-de-la-Zouch sticks much with him. I have
offered him now another place of meeting; to come to
which I suppose he will not deny me; and that to be
tomorrow. If you shall therefore think fit to send one
over unto us to be with us at night, -- you do not
know how far we may prevail with him: To draw
speedily to a head, with Sir John Gell and the other
forces, where we may all meet at a general rendezvous,
to the end you know of. And then you shall receive
full satisfaction concerning my integrity; -- and if no
man shall help you, yet will not I be wanting to do
my duty, God assisting me.
   If we could unite those forces 'of theirs;' and with
them speedily make Grantham the general rendezvous,


both of yours and ours, I think it would do well. I
shall bend my endeavours that way. Your concurrence
by some able instrument to solicit this, might probably
exceedingly hasten it; especially having so good a
foundation to work upon as my Lord General's com_mands.
Our Norfolk forces, which will not prove so
many as you may imagine by six or seven hundred
men, will lie conveniently at Spalding; and I am con_fident,
be ready to meet at Grantham at the general
rendezvous.
   I have no more to trouble you; but begging of
God to take away the impediments that hinder our
conjunction, and to prosper our  designs, take leave.
          Your faithful servant,
                     OLIVER CROMWELL. 



|64.__Oliver_Cromwell_to_the_committee_of_the Isle_of_Ely_(1644),_pp._191/92.

For my Noble Friends the Committee for the Isle of Ely:
                 Present these.

Gentlemen,            Lincoln, 1st September 1644.

   I understand that you have lately released some
persons committed by Major Ireton and Captain
Husband, and one committed by Captain Castle, --
all 'committed' upon clear and necessary grounds as
they are represented unto me; 'grounds' rendering them
as very enemies as any we have, and as much requi_ring
to have them continued secured.
   I have given order to Captain Husband to see them
recommitted to the hands of my Marshal, Richard
White. And I much desire you, for the future, not
to entrench upon me so much as to release them, -- or
any committed in the like case by myself, or my De_puty
and Commanders in the Garrison, - until myself
or some Superior Authority be  satisfied in the cause
and do give order in allowance of their enlargement.
For I profess I will be no Goveror, nor engage any
other under me to undertake such a charge, upon such
weak terms! --
   I am so sensible of the need we have to improve
the present opportunity of our being masters of the
field and having no Enemy near the Isle, and to spare
whatever charge we can towards the making of those
Fortifications, which may render it more defensible
hereafter if we shall have more need, - I shall desire
you, for that end, to ease the Isle and Treasury from
the superfluous charge of 'having' Two several Com_mittees


for the several parts of the Isle; and that one
Committee, settled at March, may serve for the whole
Isle.
   Wherefore I wish that one of your number may,
in your courses, intend and appear at that Com_mittee,
to manage and uphold it the better for all parts
of the Isle.
         Resting upon your care herein, I remain
                 Your friend to serve you,
                   OLIVER CROMWELL. 



|65.__Dr Henry_Power_to_Dr_Browne_(1646).
|pp._279/280

|[13_June,_1646.]


Right Worpll,
   I could not overslippe those kind respects, & faire
expressions you pleas'd to shew towards me in Mr. Smiths
Letter, without the returne of a few gratulatory lines.
The presentment whereof I cannot count a piece of pre_sumption,
since you Layd me the foundation to worke
upon, I cannott but really thanke you for the Com_munication
of your opinion; I shall trace your directions,
by wch meanes I question not but I shall attaine to the
utmost of my desires.
   My yeers in the university are shott up to a midle
Bachelaur-shippe which height of a Graduate I am sure
ought to speake him Indefective in any part of Philosophy.
   Our second yeere of sophistry is always taken up in
physicall contemplation (without perfect knowledge
whereof no cleere passage is granted to any in the com_mancement
house) & I hope no materiall piece then
pass'd my eie, an extract whereof is not remanent in my
present selfe. Yet I shall (submitting to your maturer
judgment) review the whole body of Philosophy, especi_ally
Naturall. The pleasantnesse of which science (had
not your desires concurred) might have reinvited me to
that study. I intended to have seene Cambridge a moneth
since: But some intervening accidents still quas'd my
jorney: And now you know that supernaturall cause
wch prolongs my stay here. I hope the heavynesse of
that hand will shortly be removed, & our Colledge re_pupilld,
& then (god willing) I will increase the number.
I shall waite there of your instructions. What Physicall
Institutions you please to appoint, I question not but the
University affords, & I shall be ready to make use of
them, & of each opportunity the weeke affords, wherin
I may visit you by a paper-mercury. If (after I have
finished the Theoreticall part of Physick) you will be


pleas'd to induct me into some practicall knowledge,
Your commands shall fetch me up any time to Norwich,
where I shall be very glad to weare the Livery of,
                Sr,    Your obliged friend and servant,
                               Henry Power

Hallifax 13th of June
     1646.

   Our town can furnish you with very small news,
only the death of some of your acquaintance, vz. Mr
Waterhouse and Mr Sam. Mitchell. This enclos'd is from
my Father in Law to your selfe: if your occasions will
permitt the returne of a few lines to either of us by this
bearer, wee shall be very glad to accept them.

To the Right Worpll Dr Browne resident in Norwich
these



|66.__Dr_Henry_Power_to_Dr_Browne_(1647).
|pp._280/281

|[10_Feb._1647/8.]


Right Worspll,
   The subject of my last letter being so high, & noble
a piece of chymistry, viz, the re-individualling of an in_cinerated
plant, invites mee once more to request an ex_perimentall
eviction of it from your selfe, and I hope you
will not chide my Importunity in this petition, or be
angry at my so frequent knockings at yr doore to obtaine
a grant of so great and admirable a mystery. 'Tis not only
an ocular demonstration of our resurrection, but a
notable illustration of that Psychopannchy wch Antiquity
so generally received, how these Formes of ours may be
lulled, and ly asleepe after the separation (closed up in
their Ubi's by a surer then Hermes his seale,) untill that
great and generall Day, when by the helpe of that gentle
heat, wch in six dayes hatch'd the world, by a higher
chymistry it shall be resuscitated into its former selfe;


suamque Arborem Inversam, in continuo esse, et operari
iterata prservabit.
   The secret is so noble and admirable, that it has envited
my enquiry's into divers Authors and chymicall Tractates,
amongst wch Quercitan and Angelus Salae give some little
hint thereof, but so obscurely and imperfectly, that I have
no more hopes to be ocularly convinced, through their
prscriptions, then to be experimentally confirm'd, that
the species of an incinerated Animal may be encask'd
in a piece of winter chrystall, as some other mineralists
confidently affirme. Alsted I confesse in his Pyrotechnia,
more cleerely describes the matter but the manner of ex_perimenting
it hee utterly leaves unmentioned. Therefore
my only addresse is to you, hoping to find as much wil_lingnesse
to cmmunicate, as ability to evince the cer_tainty
of this secret, to
                  The most engaged of yr
                        friends,
                              Henry Power
Ch. Coll. Cambridge
Feb. 10
1647.

Sr,
   This enclosed is from a worthy friend of myne, who
hath made bold upon my incitement to enwrappe a
few lines to you, if you please to repay us both but with
one single answer, it will not only evince us of yr faire
acceptance of them, but shall also challenge a double
Gratulatory as a due debt, in counterpoize and recompence
thereof.

To the Right Worshippll his honoured Friend Tho.
Brown, Dr of Physick in Norwich these



|67.__Dr_Henry_Power_To_Dr_Browne_(1648).
|pp._282-284

|[15_Sept._1648.]


Right Worppll,
   I cannot but returne you Infinite thankes for your
excessive paynes in doubling of yr last letter to mee, both
pages whereof were so exceeding satisfactory to my re_quests,
as that I know not wheather of them may more
justly challenge a larger returne of thankes from mee.
for the fore-page I have traced yr commands, & simpled
in the woods, meadows and Fields instead of Gardens,
wch being obvious and in every Countrey, I may easyly
hereafter bee made a garden Herbalist by any shee_empirick.
I have both Gerard, with Johnson's addition,
and Parkinson; the former has the cleerer cutt, and outvies
the other in an accurate description of a Plant; the latter
is the better methodist, & has bedded his Plants in a
better ranke & order. I compared also Dodonus with
them, who does very well for a short & curt Herbarist:
yet I shall embrace Gerard above all because you pleased
to honour him with your approbation. For the back_side
of yr letter, I am extreamely satisfied in yr resolves
of my Qure. I confesse I run into too deepe a beliefe
& too strong a conceipt of chymistry (yet not beyond
wt some of those Artists affirme) of the reproduction of
the same plant by ordinary way of vegetation, for (say
they) if the salt be taken & transferred to another
Countrey & there sowed, the plant thereof shall sprout
out even from common earth. But it will bee satisfaction
enough to the greatest of my desires, to behold the leafes
thereof shaddowed in glaciation, of wch experiment I
hope shall have the happynesse to be ocularly evinced
at some opportunity by you. Sr, I have a great desire to
shift my residence a while & to live a moneth or two in
Norwich by you: where I may have the happynesse of yr
neighbourhood. Here are such few helpes, that I feare
I shall make but a lingring progresse, unlesse I have yr


personall dis-course to further & prick forwards my slow
endeavours. But I shall determine of nothing till I see
you here, in wch jour[n]ey I could wish (were it not to
the disadvantage of yr affaires) you would prevent our
expectations. Sr, I have now by the frequency of living
& dead dissections of Doggs, run through the whole
body of Anatomy Insisting upon Spigelius, Bartholinus,
Fernelius, Columbus, Veslingius, but especially Harvey's
Circulation, & the two Incomparable Authors, Des_Cartes,
and Regius, wch indeed were the only two that
answerr'd my doubts & Qures in that Art. I have like_wise
made some little proficiency in Herbary, & by going
out 3 or 4 miles once a weeke have brought home with
mee 2 or 3 Hundred Hearbs. I have likewise run through
Heurnius wch I very well allow of for a Peripateticall
Author. Hee is something curt de^ urina^, wch I conceive
to bee a very necessary piece in Physick now the circula_tion
is dis-covered: for since the urine is channelld all
along with the blood, through almost all the Parenchy_mata
of the Body, before it come to the Kidneys to bee
strained & separated, it must needes carry a Tincture of
any disaffected or diseased Part through wch it passes.
For Senertus, I cannot yet procure him, but 'tis sayd
hee's comming out in a new letter, & then I question not
but I shall have him. Mr Smith presents his humble re_spects
to you, and shall bee extreame glad to give you a
deserved welcome to Cambridge, who may doe it per_chance
more nobly yet not more Heartyly then will
              Your most obliged friend & servant,
                           Hen. Power
Ch. Coll. Camb.
   15th 7ber |[September]
      1648.

Sr,
   My Father Foxcroft and Mother in their last to Cam_bridge
forgott not to tender their best respects to you


wch I have requited in the like returne of yrs to them
(according to yr request) this last jorney.

To his ever honoured Friend Tho: Browne Dr of Physick
at his House in Norwich these



|68.__Oliver_Cromwell_to_the_Mayor_of_Newcastle_(1656),_pp._1-3.

To the Mayor of Newcastle: To be communicated to the
     Aldermen and others whom it doth concern.

               Whitehall, 18th December, 1656.

        Gentlemen, and my very good friends,

   My Lord Strickland, who is one of our Council,
did impart to us a Letter written from yourselves to


him, according to your desire therein expressed; which
occasions this return from us to you.
   As nothing that may reflect to the prejudice of
your outward Good, either Personal, or as you are a
Civil Government, shall easily pass with us; so, much
less what shall tend to your discouragement, as you
are Saints, to your Congregations, gathered in that
way of fellowship commonly known by the name of
Independents, whether of one judgment or other: --
`this' shall be far from being actually discountenanced,
or passively `left to' suffer damage, by any applying
themselves to me. I do, once for all, give you to
understand that I should thereby destroy and dis_appoint
one of the main ends for which God hath
planted me in the station I am in.
   Wherefore I desire you in that matter to rest se_cure.
True it is that two Ministers, one Mr. Cole and
one Mr. Pye, did present to me a Letter in the name
of divers Ministers of Newcastle, the Bishoprick of
Durham and Northumberland; of an honest and Chris_tian
purpose: the sum whereof I extracted, and re_turned
an answer thereunto; -- a true Copy whereof
I send you here enclosed. By which I think it will
easily appear, that the consideration of my kindness is
well deserved by them; provided they observe the con_dition
`there' expressed; which in charity I am bound
to believe they will; and without which their own
consciences and the world will know how to judge of
them.
   Having said this, I, or rather the Lord, require of
you, that you walk in all peaceableness and gentle_ness,
inoffensiveness, truth and love towards them, as
becomes the Servants and Churches of Christ. Know_ing


well that Jesus Christ, of whose diocese both they
and you are, expects it. Who, when He comes to
gather His People, and to make Himself "a name and
"praise amongst all the people of the earth," -- He
"will save her that halteth, and gather her that was
"driven out, and will get them praise and fame in
"every land, where they have been put to shame."
And such "lame ones" and "driven-out ones" were
not the Independents only, and Presbyterians, a few
years since, by the Popish and Prelatical Party in
these Nations; but such are and have been the Pro_testants
in all lands, -- persecuted, and faring alike
with you, in all the Reformed Churches. And there_fore,
knowing your charity, to be as large as all the
Flock of Christ who are of the same Hope and Faith
of the Gospel with you; I thought fit to commend
these few words to you; -- being well assured it is
written in your heart, So to do with this that I shall
stand by you in the maintaining of all your just privi_leges
to the uttermost.
   And committing you to the blessing of the Lord,
I rest
                       Your loving friend,
                          Oliver P. 



|69.__Oliver_Cromwell_to_Cardinal_Mazarin_(1656),_pp._5-7.

'To his Eminency Cardinal Mazarin.'

'Whitehall,' 26th December 1656.

   The obligations, and many instances of affection,
which I  have received from your eminency, do engage
me to make returns suitable to your merits. But al_though
I have this set home upon my spirit, I may
not (shall I tell you, I cannot?) at this juncture of
time, and as the face of my affairs now stands, answer
to your call for Toleration.
  I say, I cannot, as to a public declaration of my
sense in that point; although I believe that under my
government your eminency, in the behalf of catholics,
has less reason for complaint as to rigour  upon men's
consciences than under the parliament. For I have of
some, and  those very many, had compassion; making
a difference. Truly I have (and I may speak it with
cheerfulness in the presence of god, who is a witness
within me to the truth of what I affirm) made a differ_ence;
and, as Jude speaks, "plucked many out of the
fire," -- the raging fire of persecution, which did


tyrannise over their consciences, and encroached by an
arbitrariness of power upon their estates. And herein
is my purpose, as soon as I can remove impediments,
and some weights that press me down, to make a
farther progress, and discharge  my promise to your
eminency in relation to that.
And now I shall come to return your Eminency
thanks for your judicious choice of that person to whom
you have entrusted our weightiest Affair: an Affair
wherein your Eminency is concerned, though not in an
equal degree and measure with myself. I must confess
that I had some doubts of its success, till providence
cleared them to me by the effects. I was, truly and
to speak ingenuously, not without doubtings; and shall
not be ashamed to give your eminency the grounds I
had for much doubting. I did fear that Berkley would
not have been able to go through and carry on that
work; and that either the Duke would have cooled in
his suit, or condescended to his Brother. I doubted
also that those Instructions which I sent over with
290 were not clear enough as to expressions; some
affairs here denying me leisure at that time to be so
particular as in regard to some circumstances, I
would. If I am not mistaken in the Duke's
character, as I received it from your Eminency, that
fire which is kindled between  them will not ask bellows
to blow it, and keep it burning. But what I think
farther necessary in this matter I will send to your
Eminency by Lockhart.
and now I shall boast to your Eminency my se_curity


upon a well-builded confidence in the Lord: for
I distrust not but if this breach be widened a little
more, and this difference fomented, with a little caution
in respect of the persons to be added to it, -- I distrust
not but that Party, which is already forsaken of God
as to an outward  dispensation of mercies, and noisome
to their countrymen, will grow  lower in the opinion of
all the world.
   If I have troubled your Eminency too long in this,
you may impute it to the resentment of joy which I
have for the issue of this Affair; and `I' will conclude
with giving you assurance that I will never be back_ward
in demonstrating, as becomes your brother and
confederate, that I am,
            Your servant,
                     Oliver P. 



|70.__Oliver_Cromwell_to_William_Lockhart_(1657),_pp._143-146.

To Sir William Lockhart, our Ambassador in France+

Whitehall, 31st August 1657.


SIR,
I have seen your last Letter to Mr. Secretary, as


also divers others; and although I have no doubt either
of your diligence or ability to serve us in so great a
Business, yet I am deeply sensible that the French
are very much short with us in ingenuousness and
performance. And that which increaseth our sense `of
this' is, The resolution we `for our part' had, rather
to overdo than to be behindhand in anything of our
Treaty. And although we never were so foolish `as'
to apprehend that the French and their interests were
the same with ours in all things; yet as to the Spaniard,
who hath been known in all ages to be the most im_placable
enemy that France hath, -- we never could
doubt, before we made our Treaty, that, going upon
such grounds, we should have been failed `towards' as
we are!
   To talk of `giving us Garrisons' which are inland,
as Caution for future action; to talk of `what will be
done next Campaign,' -- are but parcels of words for
children. If they will give us Garrisons, let them give
us Calais, Dieppe and Boulogne; -- which I think
they will do as soon as be honest in their words in
giving us any one Spanish Garrison upon the coast
into our hands! I positively think, which I say to
you, they are afraid we should have any footing on
that side `of the Water,' though spanish.
   I pray you tell the Cardinal from me, That I think
if France desires to maintain its ground, much more
to get ground upon the Spaniard, the performance of
his Treaty with us will better do it than anything ap_pears
yet to me of any Design he hath! -- Though
we cannot so well pretend to soldiery as those that are
with him; yet we think that, we being able by sea to


strengthen and secure his Siege, and `to' reinforce it
as we please by sea, and the Enemy `being' in capa_city
to do nothing to relieve it, -- the best time to
besiege that Place will be now. Especially if we con_sider
that the French horse will be able so to ruin
Flanders as that no succour can be brought to relieve
the place; and that the French Army and our own will
have constant relief, as far as England and France
can give it, without any manner of impediment, --
especially considering the Dutch are now engaged so
much to Southward as they are.
   I desire you to let him know That Englishmen
have had so good experience of Winter expeditions,
they are confident, if the Spaniard shall keep the field,
As he cannot impede this work, so neither will he be
able to attack anything towards France with a pos_sibility
of retreat. And what do all delays signify
but `even this:' The giving the Spaniard opportunity
so much the more to reinforce himself; and the keeping
our men another Summer to serve the French, with_out
any colour of a reciprocal, or any advantage to
ourselves! --
   And therefore if this will not be listened unto, I
desire that things may be considered-of To give us
satisfaction for the great expense we have been at with
our Naval Forces and otherwise; which out of an
honourable and honest aim on our part hath been in_curred,
therby to answer the engagements we had
made. And, `in fine,' That consideration may be had


how our Men may be put into a position to be returned
to us; -- whom we hope we shall employ to a better
purpose than to have them continue where they are.
   I desire we may know what France saith, and will
do, upon this point. We shall be ready still, as the
Lord shall asssist us, to perform what can be reasonably
expected on our part. And you may also let the Car_dinal
know father, That our intentions, as they have been,
will be to do all the good offices we can to pro_mote
the Interest common to us.
   Apprehending it is of moment that this Business
should come to you with speed and surety, we have
sent it by an Express.
               Your very loving friend,
                            Oliver P. 



|71.__Andrew_Marvell_to_Chistopher_Richardson_(1660),_pp._1-3.

For the Right Wor=pfull=, Christopher Richardson, Mayor,
    and the Aldermen his Brethren, of Kingston
    upon Hull.

Gentlemen, my worthy friends,

   Although during the necessary absence of my partner M=r= Ramsden
I write but with halfe a penn, and can scarce perswade myselfe to send
you so imperfect an account of your own and the publick affairs as
I needs must for want of his assistance, yet I had rather expose mine
own defects to your good interpretation then excuse thereby a totall
neglect of my duty and that trust which is divided upon me. At my
late absence out of Town I had taken such order that if you had
commanded me any thing I might soon have received it and so returned
on purpose to this place to have obeyed you. But hearing nothing of
that nature, however I was present the first day of the Parliaments
sitting, and tooke care to write to M=r= Maior what work we had cut out.
Since when we have had litle new but onely been making a progresse in
those things I then mentioned. There is yet brought in an Act in
which of all others your corporation is the least concerned: that is
where wives shall refuse to cohabit with their husbands, that in such
case the husband shall not be liable to pay any debts which she shall
run into for clothing diet lodging or other expenses. I wish with all
my heart you were no more touched in a vote that we have made for
bringing in an Act of a new Assessment for six moneths of 70000=li= per
mensem to begin next January. The truth is the delay ere monyes can
be got in eats up a great part of all that is levying and that growing
charge of the Army and Navy doubles upon us. And that is all that
can be said for excuse of our selves to the Country to whom we had
giuen our own hopes of no further Sessment to be raised, but must now
needs incurre the censure of improvidence before or prodigality now,
though it becomes no private member, the resolution having passed
the house to interpose further his own judgement in a thing that can
not be remedied: and it will be each mans ingenuity not to grudge
an after-payment for that settlement and freedome from Armyes &
Navyes w=ch= before he would have been glad to purchase with his


whole fortune. There remain some eight Regiments to be disbanded
but those all horse in a manner and some seauenteen shipps to be
payd of that have laid so long upon charge in the harbour beside
fourscore shipps w=ch= are reckoned to us for this winter guard But
after that all things are to go upon his Majestyes own purse out of the
Tunnage & Poundage & his other revenues. But there being so
great a provision made for mony I doubt not but ere we rise to see the
whole army disbanded and, according to the Act, hope to see your
Town once more ungarrisond, in w=ch= I should be glad and happy to
be instrumentall to the uttermost For I can not but remember,
though then a child, those blessed days when the youth of your own
town were trained for your militia, and did methought become their
arms much better then any soldiers that I have seen there since. And
it will not be amisse if you please (now that we are about a new Act
of regulating the Militia that it may be as a standing strength but
not as ill as a perpetuall Army to the Nation) to signify to me any
thing in that matter that were according to your ancient custome &
desirable for you. For though I can promise litle yet I intend all
things for your service. The Act for review of the Poll bill proceeds
& that for making this declaration of his Majesty a Law in religious
matters. Order likewise is given for drawing up all the votes made
during our last sitting in the businesse of Sales of Bishops and Deans
and Chapters lands into an Act w=ch= I should be glad to see passd.
The purchasers the other day offerd the house 600000=li= in ready
mony & to make the Bishops &c: revenue as good or better then
before. But the House thought it not fit or seasonable to hearken
to it. We are so much the more concernd to see that great interest
of the purchasers satisfyed & quieted at least in that way which our
own votes have propounded. On Munday next we are to return to the
consideration of apportioning 100000=li= p ann~ upon all the lands in
the nation in lieu of the Court of Wards. The debate among the
Countyes each thinking it selfe over-rated makes the successe of that
businesse somthing casuall & truly I shall not assist it much for my
part for it is litle reason that your Town should contribute in that
charge. The Excise bill for longer continuance (I wish it prove not too
long) will come in also next weeke And I foresee we shall be called upon
shortly to effect our vote made the former sitting of raising his Majesties
revenue to 1200000=li= per Annum I do not love to write so much of
this mony news But I thinke you have observed that Parliaments
have been always made use of to that purpose, and though we may buy
gold too deare yet we must at any rate be glad of Peace Freedome
& a good Conscience. M=r= Maior tells me your duplicates of the Poll


are coming up I shall go with them to the Exchequer & make your
excuse if any be requisite. My long silence hath made me now tres_passe
on the other hand in a long letter but I doubt not of your good
construction of so much familiarity and trouble from
                          Gentlemen
                     Your most affectionate friend & servant
                           Andr: Marvell.
Westminster Nov: 17. 1660



|72.__Andrew_Marvell_to_Major_Richardson_(1660),_p._4
|To_Mayor_Richardson.

Gentlemen,
  I have been to day with my Lord Bellasis to deliuer your letter
w=ch= with the Petition of the Taylors inclosed he read, and with much
readynes and courtesy promised this night by the Post to giue the
most effectuall orders to Colonell Gilby that he should fullfill all things
as you desire therein as farre as will consist with the Act of Parliament
concerning soldiers exercising trades, and particularly witnessed to
me his own resolution as much as might be to intertain no soldiers that
should haue any trade but that of their soldiery. I received to day
another letter of yours of the 17=th= directed to my selfe & M=r= Ramsden
who is not yet arrived in M=r= Wilsons businesse. He hath been with
me & seems to build much upon my advise. I counselled him before
I had yours in any case not to thinke any more of Hezle but if he could
(as he said he had some hopes) to make for Leeds upon M=r= Stiles his
acceptance of Hezle. I shall be very tender and sensible of your in_terest
herein & shall afford him no assistance, but on the contrary, in
any thing reflecting upon your proceedings. But as farre as I can
understand him, and I shall now be the more watchfull over him, he
hath wholy laid by any such thoughts & his whole designe is now
upon Leeds. Yesterday after a long debate upon the compensation
for the Court of Wards, twas resolued that for the Tenures of Lands
in Capite, knights Service, Court of Wards and all the emoluments
thereof, and for taking away of Purveyance the king should have
in perpetuity one moity of the Excise of Beere and Ale. The other
Moity was not then disposed of but 'tis likely will come in into the
yearly revenue of 1200000=li= which must be setled. To day we were
upon the Act of Militia which is referd to a Committee of the whole
house on Saturday next. To day also at a Conference with the Lords
his Majestys pleasure was signified to us that in respect of the approach
of Christmasse and his Majesties coronation to be prepared for shortly
after this Parliament should be dissolved the 20=th= of the next moneth.
By how much our time is shorter I shall the more daily and diligently
give you advice of all that passes.
                       I remain Gentlemen
                   Your most affectionate friend & servant
                                Andr: Marvell.
Westm: Nov: 22. 1660.



|73.__Andrew_Marvell_to_Major_Richardson_(1660),_p._5.
|To_Mayor_Richardson.

Gentlemen
   since my last to you the House hath been for the most part busied
in carrying on & maturing those bills w=ch= I formerly signified
to you to be under consideration. To day upon the recommitment
I made my second Report of that very good Bill for erecting &
augmenting Vicarages out of all impropriations belonging to Arch
Bishops Bishops Deans & Chapters or any other Ecclesiasticall
person or corporation to 80=li= per Annum where the impropriation
amounts to 120=li=, & where lesse to one moity of the profits of such
impropriation And the Bill upon reading the amendments was
ordered to be ingrossed. After that the House fell upon the making
out of the Kings revenue to 1200000=li= a yeare & have voted that
the other moity of the Excise of Beere and Ale shall be giuen to his
M=ty= for life to make up the full of the said 1200000=li= a yeare.
And that the members of the Privy Counsell acquaint his Majesty
from the House with their unanimity herein in gratitude for his
M=tyes= gracious declarations and Acts of grace to the kingdome The
Customs are estimated toward 500000=li= per Annum in this revenue
His Lands and Fee farms 250000=li=, The Excise of Beer and Ale 300000=li=
The rest arises out of the Post Office, Wine Licences, Stanneryes,
Courts, Probates of Wills, Post-fines, Forests and other rights of the
Crown. The Excise of Forain Commodityes is to be continued apart
untill satisfaction of publick debts and ingagements secured upon
the Excise. To morrow the Bill for enacting his Ma=tyes= declaration in
Religious matters is to have its first reading. It is said that on Sunday
next Doctor Reynolds shall be created Bishop of Norwich. This is
all of present news.
                          I remain Gentlemen
                   Your most affectionate friend & servant
                                 Andr: Marvell.
Westm: Nov: 27. 1660.

I beseech you let me heare whether my Partner M=r= Ramsden be
likely to come up or no, for he is not yet arrived. M=r= Wilson pursues
his designe for Leeds. M=r= Winchester hath been very carefull in the
businesses you imployed him in here.



|74.__Andrew_Marvell_to_Major_Richardson_(1660),_pp._8/9.

To Mayor Richardson.

Gentlemen,
   We are now both met together & shall strive to do the best
service we are able. We must first giue you thanks for the kind
present you haue pleasd to send us wch will give occasion to us to
remember you often, but the quantity is so great that it might make
sober men forgetfull. We haue been with my Lord Bellasis &
presented him his, and your letter. He giues you very many thanks
and as to the businesse of cutting of Hull from Hezle, he answerd
what indeed we expected, that he should willingly contribute his best
towards it at any time, but it being to be done by Act of Parliament
it was at present our dissolution being so sudden, absolutely impossible.
Had you pleasd to give order sooner to us it might have bin effected
& an Act prepared for it might haue passd but as we said there are
so many publick bills depending & our time so short that should you
giue a 1000 li it could neuer be got into the house to be once read this
Parlt. All these bills are yet before us in our house. For taking away
Court of wards & settling one moity of Excise in perpetuum. For
settling the other moity for life. For the Militia. For 6 months Assesmt.
For Attaindor. For pains & penaltyes. For review of Poll mony. For
Settling Post office in his Majesty. For gathring Arrears of Excise &
settling the forain excise for some time & paying publick debts securd
upon it. For Tobacco not to be planted in England. For Wine Licences.
For draining the Fens. For tanning Leather. For increasing Fishery.
For better gathring the Customs. For Purchasers &c: Beside those
wch yet ly before the lords since our last recess not sent back to us.
For confirming College Leases. For uniting Dunkirk and Jamaica to
the Crown. For paying some monys in arrear for Piedmont. For
indemnifying Officers in Courts of Justice. For confirmg Mariages. For
inabling Durham to send members to Parlt. For confirming Magna
Charta & a Proclamation against Priests & Jesuites. And beside what
we haue sent for their concurrence & not returnd since this sitting.
For Levying Arrears of 12 months Assesment. For strict observing
Lords day. Against Swearing. Against transporting wooll &c: For
Vicarages. And after all these publick as many private bills more and
but ten sitting days left. You must please to reserve his for next
Parlt and get it timely in. We shall on Munday accompany your present
to the Generall. We have his to Major Smith
                   We are. Your most affectionate friends
                        & humble servants
                               John Ramsden,
                               Andr: Marvell.

   Westm: Dec: 8. 1660.
   This two or three days we haue been chiefly about the 6 months
Assess. the Excise. Post office & attaindor. We haue deliverd your
letters to Mr. Hilyard with words of civility. We haue agreed to treat
with him upon munday. We shall be very shy to acquaint him we
haue powr to conclude with him. For your Security is perfectly good
in Law. We belieue 'twas given you by the Pt in compensation
of great losses you sustaind in the Warr. It concerns you much being
in the midst of your town. We can not but consider that he has
a brother Captain in your garrison & that this Gentleman also has
imployd his intrest since he was in this Parlt to continue you
a garrison. We hope you will be private in these things comunicated
to you out of faithfulness to your intrest & that you will not be
hasty in your resolutions nor open one way or other. We shall treat
fairly with him & advertise you from time to time what is proposed.
Mr. Wilson is returned down this week & hath as farre as we perceiue
effected nothing one way or other but Mr. Stiles procured a presentation
in his own name for Leeds. We haue not yet seen Mr. Hebard. On
Tuesday night last Arguile & Swinton were shipd hence for Scotland
in order to their triall there.




|75.__Andrew_Marvell_to_Major_Richardson_(1660),_pp._11/12

To Mayor Richardson.

          Westm: Dec: 18. 1660.
Gentlemen
   Since our last we haue deliuered yours to my Lord Bellasis who is
always very kind & ready to further you in any thing. He saith
Mr. Hebird hath been with him & that he gaue him advice, till
Mr. Stiles should be able to come to Hull, that he should continue
there & promised him that he will contribute what he can towards
his abiding with you. (My Lord Bellasis is coming down within three
or foure days). But indeed we perceiue that my Lord Bellasis was
very litle informed by Mr. Hebird wherein or in what way he should
befriend him, neither hath Mr. Hebird in all this time euer been with
either of us who might then have afforded our assistance. So that
if he faile in his businesse it must haue been by his own ill management.
We conceive it might be fitting for you now to be sending some answer
in Mr. Hilyards busines whch he is very sollicitous about. If it be
negative your own judgments will easily perfect it better out of that
matter couched in our former letter. If otherwise, it is much easyer.
Tthe house hath sent up to the Lords the bill for review of the Poll &
the two bills for the two moitys of the Excise. But that for forain
& inland commoditys is not yet out of doubt with us. That for
6 months assess is wellnigh finishd. And we haue given his Majesty
yet one months Sesse more to buy jewells for his Crown & a Jewell
of 1000=li= to Col: Windam who was very instrumentall in his M=tys=
escape. We do not perceiue but that we shall rise at our day. Here is
a conspiracy detected against his M=tys= person. Major White was
a principall in it & reveals others. Col: Overton & divers others are
apprehended hereupon & put in the Towr. We haue not further but
to remaine
                        Gentlemen
                    Your most affectionate friends & Servants
                                       John Ramsden,
                                       Andr: Marvell.




|76.__Andrew_Marvell_to_Major_Richardson_(1660),_pp._12/13.

To Mayor Richardson.

Westminster Dec: 25. 1660.
Gentlemen,
   Our businesse in Parliament not being yet completed his Majesty
hath deferred to dissolve us till Saturday next & we expect that day
may hold. For this day and to morrow we haue adjourned. Yesterday
(the Excise of Beere and Ale being otherwise expired) his Majesty
came about noon to the Lords house & passed onely those two bills
of the two moityes of that excise. The one bill taking the Court
of Wards & the duty of Purveyance for one moity in perpetuum.
The other Bill giuing the other moity to his Majesty for life towards
the making up of his whole yearly reuenue 1200000 =li=. The Bills for
Wine Licences. For the Post, For review of the Poll, For 6 moneths
Sesment, For one moneths Sessm=t= towards expense of coronation,
For arrears of twelve & three moneths Assesm=t=, For Arrears of
Excise are all ready but not yet passd. The Excise of forrain & inland
commodityes 'tis hoped may now fall to the ground. Yet before we
rise it will undergo a very stiffe debate on both sides by reason of some
publick debts formerly secured & others desired to be added there
upon. The jealousy is least this Excise should also be perpetuated
For there will neuer want publick debts to be ingrafted upon it. There
hath been a motion and likely to be renewd in the House for an Act
to impowre Commissioners to receive the voluntary benevolence of
all persons through the Country towards his M=tyes= coronation. But
we hope it will not take. For though nothing be too much for so
gracious a Prince as his Majesty hath been all along to us, yet 'tis
good to leaue something to giue hereafter & not to indanger the
peoples good will by taking their benevolence. God hath laid a soare
affliction upon his M=tyes= family and therein upon the whole nation.
The Princesse of Orange dy'de yesterday at his M=tyes= return from
the Lords house having bin some fiue days sick of the small pox or
meazles or spotted feauer the Physicians disagreeing whether. She
was thrice let blood. The Lord sanctify his hand to us all. We
remain yours
                          John Ramsden,
                          Andr: Marvell
   M=r= Hebird hath not in all this while seen either of us, so that we
are at a losse in his business & can only contribute our good wishes
towards it.




|77.__Andrew_Marvell_to_Major_Richardson_(1661),_p.23

To Mayor Richardson.

Worthy Sir,
   The businesse of the House hath not been of very publick consequence
yesterday, being taken up by a Petition preferrd by one M=r= Liddall
that the House would giue him leave to prosecute at law S=r= John Morly
a member of the House for Newcastle upon a charge of high Treason,
for some correspondence he had held with Oliuer Cromwell & mony
w=ch= he had in earnest thereof received of S=r= George Downing when
resident in Holland. For the kings meniall servants or those w=ch=
acted by instructions from the king, betraying their trust are excepted
out of the Act of Indemnity. The House left Liddall to prosecute him
at law. But I believe it will not signify much. To day, the Committee
hauing yesterday gone through the Act for Security of his Majestyes
person, all the amendments were read & agreed to and the bill put
to ingrossing. The Committee for Confirming the Acts of the last
Parlament sat yesterday also & are carrying1c on that businesse but
indeed the Bill then passd for confirmation of Ministers will I doubt
undergoe a very hard scrutiny; so that I think as I intimated to you
in my last, whosoever have the businesse of their ministers in a present
toler[able] and secure posture had best make much of that and [not]
expose themselves to a further hazard. I belieue in [this] conjuncture
I shall be left single in attempting any thing for your patronage
notwithstanding the assistance you expected from some others. For
so they signify to me. And I doubt you will hardly agree about the
levying of your ministers maintenance. But in this thing according
as I write to you you must please to be very reserved & rest very
much upon your own prudence. I would not haue you suspect any
misintelligence betwixt my partner & me because we write not to
you joyntly as M=r= Ramsden & I used. For there is all civility
betwixt us. But it was his sense that we should each be left to his
own discretion for writing except upon some answer unto your Letters
& that to be joyntly. I send you these Proclamations.
                                I am
                        Your most affectionate friend to serve you
                                        Andr: Marvell.
Westm: May 16 1661.




|78.__Andrew_Marvell_to_Major_Richardson_(1661),_pp._24/25

To Mayor Richardson.

         Westm: May 18. 1661.
Gentlemen, our very worthy friends,
   We would not let the first letter w=ch= we haue had the honour to
receiue from you (of the 14 May) ly by us without returne till the next
Post, chusing rather to be something imperfect then wholy defective
in answering you about your businesse & rendring our own due
respects & civilityes to you. We are willingly quickened by you
for the Act of Separation of your Church from Hessel & thank you
for what you contribute towards it in the papers you inclosed. Whereby
there seems to us litle to be wanting towards the expedition of that
Bill w=ch= is in good forwardnesse to be presented to the House but
that you be pleased to deale with all those in your towne who shall
by this Act be made contributory to such maintenance for your
Minister, for their general & particular consent towards it by their
subscribing to a paper testifying their assent. For the Parlament is
always very nice & curious in this point of involving men in any
sesse or contribution of this nature without their voluntary &
expresse concurrence. Insomuch that this last Parlament in a case
of the like nature for Royston nothing could be done till that were
first done, & the want of two or three hands concerned did put
a stop for some time to that businesse. Though this seeme somthing
longsome to us & you who are equally desirous of the effect, yet
nothing is long that is necessary, nor that time lost w=ch= makes the
businesse at last go of clearer. That Patent of ballast is grievous alike
to all the ports & if we can pitch upon some common way to seek
redresse, with that modesty w=ch= is expedient where his Mt=yes= seale
is in the case, we shall incite and joyn with those that haue the
same interest. As to your Patent for the gaging of wines & your
former power to grant foure wine licences it shall be our care betwixt
this & our next letter to giue you a good account & do you the
best service therein as in all other matters recommended by you or
occurring to us. The newest matters here are the ingrossing of the Act
for safety of the kings person. The bill for the Militia read once. A bill
for inabling Church-wardens to rate such monys as are necessary for the
repaire of the Churches &c: and an order sent to the Lords for their
concurrence for burning the Covenant by the Common Hangman &
taking it down in all churches: which though not unanimous yet was
carried by 228 voices against 103. We are as much straitned in paper
and time at present as we shall be always inlarged in affection &
service to you being
             Your most affectionate friends to serve you
                Antho Gylby Andr: Marvell.
   We see among the rest of your papers that declaration of M=r= Raiks
his (before he had got Hessell) toward the separation. Tis as necessary
that (now he is possessd of Hessell) he do some new writing witnesse
his consent thereto
                        Antho Gylby.
                        Andr: Marvell.



|79.__Andrew_Marvell_to_Major_Richardson_(1661),_p._25

To Mayor Richardson.

Gentlemen,
   In addition to what we writ you last, you may please to take notice
that whereas in your letter to us you say a summe not exceeding 250=li=
per annum, it is absolutely necessary that you ascertain in expresse
words the summe that is to be raised by pound rent without leaving
it so farre indefinite. But if you had once got the consent and sub_scription
of all those particular persons who are to contribute after
the separation to the maintenance of your ministers (w=ch= can not
neither properly be had but to a certain summe) you should then find
for the rest that your bill should have as quick a dispatch as you or
we can desire. In that matter of ballast we have spoke with the
members of severall ports who are sensible of that grieuance & we
are deliberating how to proceed therein either by petition to his
M=ty= for reversing the Patent or else by a short act for that end.
As for the Patent for gaging of wines we think the sooner you send
up your charter for that from king James that it may be renewed,
the better you will do; & then will be the most naturall time to
take notice of that of Palmers. For your foure wine licences by
statute of Edward the 6=th= we haue appointed a meeting with
M=r=. Recorder before the next Post, & according as we shall upon the
discussing of it find you more or lesse concerned, we shall in the bill
for confirmation of publick Acts wherein also is that for wine licences,
interpose for the preservation of your interest therein. We remaine
in some hast
                                      Gentlemen
                      Your most affectionate friends to serve you
                                           Antho Gylby.
   Westm: May 20. 1661.
   We beseech you be mindfull that the 29=th= of May be kept for
a thanksgiving according to the Act in that case.



|80.__John_Wilmot,_Earl_of_Rochester_(1670),_pp._57/58.

|To_the_Countess_of_Rochester

   Pray doe not take itt ill that I have writt to you soe seldome
since my comming to towne, my being in waiting; upon the sad
accident of madam's death, (for w=ch= the King endures the
highest affliction immaginable) would not allow me time, or
power to write letters, you have heard the thing but the
barberousness of the manner you may guess att by my relation: --
Mounsier, since the bannishment of the Chevallier de Lorrain
(of w=ch= hee suspected Madame to have bin the Authour) has ever
behav'd himselfe very ill to her in all things, threatning her upon
all occasion that if shee did not gett Lorrain recall'd, she myght
expect from him the worst that could befall her; it was not now
in her power to performe what hee expected, soe that shee
returning to Paris, hee immediately carries her away to S=nt= Cloud
where having remain'd fifteen dayes, in good health she having
bin bathing one morning, and finding her self very dry call'd
for some succory water (a cordiall julepp she usually tooke upon
these occasions) and being than very merry discoursing w=th=
some of the Ladyes that were w=th= her shee had noe sooner
swallow'd this succory water but immediately, falling into
Madam de Chatillons armes, she cryed she was dead, and
sending for her confessour after 8 howers infinite torment in her
stomack and bowells she died, the most lamented (both in
france & England) since dying has bin in fashion, but I will not
keepe you too long upon this dolefull relation it is enough to
make most wives in the world very melancholy, but I thanke
you for my cheeses, my sugar of roses, & all my good things,
pray lett it not bee necessary for mee to put you too often in
mind of what you ought not to bee less forward in doing than I
in advising, I hope you will give mee noe occasion to explaine
my selfe, for if I am putt upon that you will find mee very
troublesome, I receiv'd noe letter from you w=th= an inclos'd to y=r=
mother nor doe I beleive you writt any, besides I finde by
another circumstance that the returnes of letters betwixt London
and Adderbury are very tedious; if you write to mee, you must
direct to Lincolnsendfeild the house next to the Dukes playhouse
in Portugall row, there lives yr humble servant Rochester, I
writ a letter to the ranger I would faine know if hee received it
and whither I am like to receive an answer or noe, pray send
mee some ale and rem[em]ber mee to nan, shee has a present
for her godaughter but I doe not know w=ht= it is send mee word
and if it bee not as it should bee, Ile send another --
                                                    tarara --
For the Countess of
Rochester att Adderbury
neare Banbury Oxfordshire



|81.__John_Wilmot,_Earl_of_Rochester_(1672),_p._80.

|Rochester_in_London_to_his_wife_in_the_country
|?1671-4

Madam
   I am extreamly troubled for the sickness of y=r= son as well in
consideration of the affliction it gives you, as the dearness I
have for him myself; you have I heare done mee the favour to
expect me long in the Country where I intended to have bin long
agoe, but Court affaires are more hardly sollicited now then ever,
and having follow'd them till I had spent all my owne money &
y=rs= too, I was forc't to stay somthing longer here till I had
contriv'd a supply, w=ch= being now dispatch'd I have nothing to
hinder mee from what I heartily desire w=ch= is to waite on y=r= La=sp=
at Adderbury
                     I am y=r= humble servant
                        Rochester

For my Wife



|82.__John_Wilmot,_Earl_of_Rochester,_to_his_wife_(1672),_p._82.

|Rochester_in_London_to_his_wife
|October_18,_?1672


     From our Tubb att M=ns= Fourcards this 18nt of Octob:

   Wife; Our gutt has allready binn griped, & wee are now in bed
soe that wee are not in a condition of writing either according to
thy merritt or our desert, wee therefore doe command thy
benigne acceptance of these our letters in what way soever by us
inscribed or directed, willing thee therewithall to assure our sole
daughter & heire issue female, the Lady ann part. of our best
respects, this with your care & dilligence, in the erection of our
furnaces is att present the utmost of our will & pleasure --



|83.__John_Wilmot,_Earl_of_Rochester,_to_Savile_(1673),_pp._91/92.

|Rochester_at_Adderbury_to_Savile_in_London:

Dear Savile,
   Do a charity becoming one of your pious principles, in preserv_ing
your humble servant Rochester from the imminent peril of
sobriety, which, for want of good wine more than company (for
I drink like a hermit betwixt God and my own conscience) is
very like to befall me. Remember what pains I have formerly
taken to wean you from your pernicious resolutions of dis_cretion


and wisdom. And, if you have a grateful heart (which is
a miracle amongst you statesmen), show it by directing the
bearer to the best wine in town, and pray let not this highest
point of sacred friendship be performed slightly, but go about it
with all due deliberation and care, as holy priests to sacrifice, or
as discreet thieves to the wary performance of burglary and
shop-lifting. Let your well-discerning palate (the best judge
about you) travel from cellar to cellar and then from piece to
piece till it has lighted on wine fit for its noble choice and my
approbation. To engage you the more in this matter, know, I
have laid a plot may very probably betray you to the drinking
of it. My Lord -- will inform you at large.
   Dear Savile, as ever thou dost hope to out-do Machiavel or
equal me, send some good wine! So may thy wearied soul at
last find rest, no longer hovering 'twixt th' unequal choice of
politics and lewdness! May'st thou be admired and loved for
thy domestic wit; beloved and cherished for thy foreign interest
and intelligence.
                         Rochester.



|84.__John_Wilmot,_Earl_of_Rochester,_to_Savile_(1673),_pp._92-94.

|Rochester_at_Adderbury_to_Savile_in_London

          Adderbury Teusday the 8=th=
   Tis not the least of my happiness that I thinke you love mee, but


the first of all my pretentions, is, to make itt appeare that I
faithfully endeavour to deserve it, if there bee a reall good upon
Earth 'tis in the Name of freind, without w=ch= all others are
meerly fantasticall, how few of us are fitt stuff to make that
thing, wee have dayly the melancholy experience; However
Deare Harry let us not give out nor despaire of bringing that
about w=ch= as it is the most difficult & rare accident of life, is
allsoe the Best, nay perhaps the only good one; this thought has
soe intirely possest mee since I came into the Country (where
only one can think, for you att Court thinke not att all or att
least as if you were shutt up in a Drumme, you can thinke of
nothing but the noise is made about you) =y=t I have made many
serious reflections upon it and amongst others, gather'd one
Maxim w=ch= I desire should bee communicated to our freind Mr
Guye that wee are bound in morallity and common Honesty to
endeavour after competent riches, since it is certain that few
men (if any) uneasy in their fortunes have prov'd firme & clear
in their freindshipps; a very poore fellow is a very poore freind,
and not one of a thousand can bee good natur'd to another who
is nott pleas'd within himself; but while I grow into Proverbs, I


forgett that you may impute my philosophy to the Doggdayes &
living alone; to prevent the inconveniencyes of sollitude and
many others; I intend to goe to the Bath on sunday next in
visitation to my L=d= Treasurer, bee soe Pollitick or bee soe kind,
(or a little of both w=ch= is better) as to stepp down thither, if
famous affayrs att Windor doe not deteyne you; Deare Harry I
am
                    Your hearty faithfull affectionate
                         humble servant
                             Rochester

If you see the Dutch: of P. very often take some opportunity to
talke to her about what I spoake to you att London.

For M=r= Henry Savile
   Leave itt att the Porters Lodge in Whitehall, desiring them to
deliver itt w=th= care & speede



|85.__John_Wilmot,_Earl_of_Rochester,_to_his_wife_(1673),_pp._94/95.

|Rochester_at_Adderbury_to_his_wife_at_Enmore
|?1673-4


   The alteration of my mothers former resolutions (who is


now resolv'd against ever moving from hence) puts mee upon
some thoughts w=ch= were allmost quite out of my head; but you
may be sure I shall determine nothing that does not tend as
much to your reall happiness as lies in my power. I have there_fore
sent you this letter to prepare you for a remove first hither,
& afterwards as fate shall direct which is (I find) the true
disposer of things whatever wee attribute to wisdome or
providence, bee therefore in a readiness upon the first notice
from mee to put that in execution w=ch= I shall first informe you
particularly of -- let me have an answar & dispatch this messenger
quickly.
   God bless you
                             yours
                           Rochester
These for the C. of R.



|86.__John_Wilmot,_Earl_of_Rochester,_to_his_wife_(1674),_pp._96/97.
|Rochester_to_his_wife_at_Enmore
|1674-5


   Deare Wife I receiv'd y=r= three pictures & am in a greate fright
least they should bee like you, by the biggnes of y=e= heade I
should apprehend you farr gone in y=e= Ricketts, by the severity of
the Count'nance, somwhat inclin'd to prayer & prophesy, yett
there is an alacrity in the plump cheeke, that seemes to signify
sack & sugar, & the sharp sighted nose has borrow'd quickness
from the sweete-smelling eye, I never saw a chin smile before, a
mouth frowne, & a forehead mump, truly y=e= artist has done his
part, (god keep him humble) & a fine man he is if his excel_lencyes
doe not puff him up like his pictures; the next imp_ertinence
I have to tell you is that I am coming down to you I
have gott horses but want a coach when that defect is supply'd
you shall quickly have the trouble of
                         Yr. humble servant
                         Imminent Peril of Sobriety


Present my duty to my Lady & my humble service to my Sister,
my brother, & alle the Babyes not forgetting Madam Iane.



|87.__John_Wilmot,_Earl_of_Rochester,_to_his_wife_(1675),_pp._100/101.
|Rochester_at_Adderbury_to_his_wife_at_Enmore


Madam,
I am at last come to Adderbury, where I find none but the
housekeeper, the butler and rats who squeak mightily and are
all in good health. Your daughter our next-door neighbour is
well; I gave her your present which she received handsomely.
Your maids for good husbandry and equipage sake I would
have sent you from tithing to tithing, as the law of England


allows, but Florence was gentle and penitent and deserves
something better. I have given her counsel for one end and
a soft pillion for the other, upon which she ambles to Somerset_shire,
where I am glad to hear your ladyship is, I hope in good
health, at this present writing. Your other maid is a very
eloquent person and I have paid her wages. Tomorrow I intend
for Woodstock and from thence to London, where I hope to
receive your commands. Present my humble duty to my Lady
Warre, whose favours will ever be in my grateful memory; my
humble service to Lady La Warre, to cousin Betty, sweet honey,
Mrs Windham, the sprite, and the little girl whom my soul
loveth. I hope my brother is well, but it is not usual to present
our service to men in ladies' letters, so like a well-bred
gentleman I rest,
                        Madam,
                          Your humble servant,
                           Rochester.

If you are pleased, I am pleased; were my mother pleased, all
were pleased, which God be pleased to grant.
                        Rochester.



|88.__Andrew_Marvell_to_Mayor_Tripp_(1670),_pp._104/105

                    Apr: 9. 70

Gentlemen my very worthy friends,
   Since my last we haue returned the bill of Commissioners to treat
with the Scotch to the Lords which will undoubtedly passe. We haue
sent them up this morning the bill for prohibition of all forain Brandy.
w=ch= though it goes up so late I belieue will passe before our rising.
The City bill has been sent down with many alterations w=ch= yet we
haue gone thorough & agreed to except in one point w=ch= they will
certainly concurre in and may be reckond as past. The Lords haue
agreed with the Bill of retrospect upon Brandy to pay 8=d= since 1666.
The Lords haue as we heare thrown out that part of our bill for
shipping wherein we provided against men of warre trading in
merchandise. Truly in an ill season when so many merchants com_plain
and the Turks take prizes in our Chanell. I doubt it will hinder
the bill from passing with us . S=r= John Pritiman who serves for
Leicester was yesterday suspended from sitting the house & from
all privilege till he find out Humes (a most notorious fellow otherwise)
whom he suggested to be his meniall servant whereas he was a prisoner
for debt & thus by S=r= Johns procurement has escapd his Creditors.
The Sergeant was sent into the Speakers Chamber with the mace to
bring them to receiue the sentence upon his knees at the Barre. Here_upon
the house being disappointed (for in the mean while he was
escaped by the back doore) orderd that doore to be naild up for the
future: haue revived their votes of 63 against all paper protections,
against protection for any but meniall servants &c: & to day after
a long debate for expelling him the house haue for some good reasons
giuen him till the second Tuesday after our next meeting to appear.
When that will be is not yet evident. Some say before Midsummer
others toward Winter. But however I hope we shall rise on Munday
or at furthest Tuesday. For it is high time hauing much ado to get


forty together to make a house & when we divided about the Fee
farm being in all but 114. The next meeting I hope will be better
attended. I am
                       Gentlemen,
                         Your most affectionate serv=t=
                                     Andr: Marvell



|89.__Andrew_Marvell_to_unnamed_gentlemen_(1678),_p._222
|To_the_Hull_Corporation

Gentlemen my very worthy friends,
   This hath been the third day that the House of Commons hath been
upon the consideration of the Leagues with Holland and what depends
thereon. This day hath lasted continuall sitting till nine at night and
hath produced these three votes inclosed. There is a generall appre_hension
lest the Hollanders haue already made their conditions with
France. I must beg your pardon if I be not punctuall for you see in
the third vote, that upon hast one may be excused even from using
the formalityes due to the Prince, much more will you dispense with
Gentlemen,
                        Your most affectionate serv=t=
                             Andr: Marvell
   Westm: May. 4. 1678.



|90.__Andrew_Marvell_to_unnamed_gentlemen_(1678),_pp._222/23.
|To_the_Hull_Corporation


Gentlemen, my very worthy friends,
   Yesterday, M=r= Secr: Williamson deliverd to the House this message
from the King in writing. Charles Rex. his m=ty= having been ac_quainted
with the votes of this House of the 4 instant was much
surprised both with the matter & forme of them. But if his M=ty=
had had exception to neither yet his M=ty= hauing asked the advice


of both Houses, doth not thinke fit to giue any answer to any thing
of that nature till he haue a concurrent Advice from both Houses
Giuen at the Court of Whitehall the 6. of May 1678.
   The Commons being somwhat abashed at the message, proceeded
onely that day upon ordinary reports from the Committee of Privileges.
But they haue continued sitting all this day untill almost nine at night.
And haue made three severall votes and appointed a Committee to
draw them up in an Adresse. First to desire a speedy answer from his
M=ty= to their Saturday votes or Adresse. Next to desire him to re_move
from his Counsells all such as advised the Answer to their
Adresse of the 26 May 77, giuen the 28. and of January last 31, giuen
4, Febr: or either of them. This was upon diuision of 154 against 139.
Then they debated of the D: of Lauderdale & upon the Question
of Adjourning the debate till the morrow twas continued by 144
against 103. At last by 137 against 93 it was voted to desire his
M=ty= to remoue him from his presence and Counsells. Their hast
for his M=tys= answer is if possible to prevent the Dutch yet from
closing up the Peace with France. The Lords haue adjournd their
consideration of Advice till Saturday. You see how ill tooles I am
forced for hast to make use of. Pray excuse Gentlemen Your most
affectionate servant
                            Andr: Marvell
   May 7. 78.



|91.__Andrew_Marvell_to_unnamed_gentlemen_(1678),_pp._223/24.
|To_the_Hull_Corporation


Gentlemen my very worthy friends
   I forgot by reason of my hast to giue you account (what doubtlesse
you haue known from other hands) that S=r= Rob: Sawyer hauing writ
a Letter to M=r= Golsbrough Clerke of the Commons to be read signifying
that he was by sicknesse disabled from performing his place and
M=r= Secretary Williamson informing the House that his M=ty= gaue them
leave to chuse a new Speaker, M=r= Seymor was upon Munday last chosen
Speaker & approved at the Lords bar by his M=ty= in the usuall manner.
   To day the House hath not sate. Yesterday in the morning they
Adjourned early to giue their Committee time till three in the afternoon
to forme their three Adresses. It was fiue before they had finished
and first they reported that concerning Duke Lauderdale. The Debate
indured till toward nine at night. The House was twice divided.
152 against 151, and then afterwards 161 against 157. whereby all the
words of the whole Adresse were thrown but so that there remains
nothing but their first naked vote. And how they will dispose now of


that is uncertaine for it being late the House Adjourned without
coming to any further Resolution. The apprehensions of the Hollanders
closing up their Peace with France do still continue and rather increase
then otherwise. I am Gentlemen &c:
                            Your most affectionate servant
                                  Andr: Marvell
   There was no counsell yesterday. So the busines of Angels lights
is for to morrow.



|92.__Andrew_Marvell_to_unnamed_gentlemen_(1678),_pp._224/25.
|To_the_Hull_Corporation


          May. 11. 78.
Gentlemen, my very worthy friends,
   Yesterday the Committee appointed for that purpose made their
Report of this Addresee inclosed. But as soon as it was made, severall
Gentlemen moved not to proceed in it further but to expect some
information more of the Resolutions to come from Holland. This was
long and frequently opposed by others. So that the Debate terminated
in a Division of the House, the most numerous that I remember of
many years Wherein by 176 against 174 it was carryed to proceed.
Then the severall Paragraphs of the Adresse were in order put to the
Question and upon two of the most materiall there were two Divisions
of the House. The first of 170 against 167. The second of 169 against
166. both carryed in the Affirmative. And the whole Addresse as
I send it you was agreed and the Members of the Privy Counsell
ordered to desire of his Majesty the time when the House might wait
upon him with it. It was then moved that the Houses vote against
Duke Lauderdale that his Majesty may further humbly be desird to
remove him from his Counsells & presence might be added to this
Adresse, the House having rejected the other day the particular forme
in which it was drawn up. This admitting a Debate and the House
hauing already sate the whole day till fiue a clock, some moved to
Adjourne, which came at last to be the Question and the House being
Divided upon it, it was carryed by 158 against 150 not to Adjourne.
So they proceeded on and it was without any Division more voted to
Add him to the Adresse. It happend in one of the former Divisions
that on some occasion in the Lobby there were Blows giuen between
S=r= Thomas Chichley, Master of the Ordinance & the Lord Obrian
though both of the same Party. The House orderd S=r= Thomas who
was present & the L: Obrian who absented to be taken into custody
of their Sergent at Arms. To day a verball message as from the King
was deliverd by Secr: Williamson that he would receive their Addresse


in the afternoon & to enter immediately into consideration of a
Supply. This last was long debated none being willing to giue a
Negative but neither forward to an Affirmative in the uncertainty
of War or Peace. Both were avoyded by the Question whether the
Debate should be Adjournd w=ch= past by 168 against 167 in the nega_tiue
& so fell. They with their Adresse waited since on the King
who seemd dissastisfied. God grant better.
                                I am your serv=t=
                                    Andr: Marvell.



|93.__Andrew_Marvell_to_unnamed_gentlemen_(1678),_p._225.
|To_the_Hull_Corporation


Gentlemen my very worthy friends,
   I have very litle subject of writing, the present businesse of Parlia_ment
hauing been all concluded yesterday morning. For his Majesty
sent up for the Commons to the House of Lords and Prorogued the
Parliament till the twenty third of this moneth. You know that
always upon Prorogation whatsoever businesse was imperfect and
depending is quite cut of and if the Parliament intend to proceede
againe upon it, they must resume all from the very beginning. One
thing you may please to take notice of that the Corne-clause is by the
period of this Session expired. Also this Prorogation hauing thus
happened & if there should be a Peace, it is now in the King and
Parliaments power to revoke the French Prohibition next Meeting.
It is probable the continuance of the Additionall Duty on French &
other Wines may then too be considered. I doubt not but many will
reflect upon this Prorogation for other reasons. But they that discourse
the lest and thinke the best of it will be the wisest men and the best
Subjects. God in mercy direct his Majesty always to that which may
most conduce to his own and the Kingdomes happinesse. I remaine
Gentlemen &c:
                        Your most affectionate Servant
                               Andr: Marvell
   Westm: May. 14. 1678.



|94.__Andrew_Marvell_to_unnamed_gentlemen_(1678),_pp._225/26.
|To_the_Hull_Corporation

Gentlemen, my very Worthy friends,
   His Majesty open'd this Session with the Speech which I send you
inclosed. And after that the Lord Chancellour spoke at large, but the
Copy of it not hauing been communicated to the House of Commons,
they appointed a Committee to peruse the Lords Journall for it, where
such things are of course to be entred. The Lords have also ordered
the Speech to be Printed: so that I suppose one way or other I may
by the next Post compasse it for you. The House of Commons opened


their session as is usuall with reading a Bill and that which was pitched
upon was the former Bill for regulating the Collection of Hearth-mony
and then they appointed a day for its second reading. The rest of their
time was spent in settling the ordinary affaires of their House appoint_ing
days for their Grand Committees, naming and impowring their
Committee of Privileges, and renewing the Clause against Bribery or
interteinments in order to Elections and lastly in receiving severall
Petitions concerning undue Elections. What I remarke in the House
is that it is much fuller then ordinary and more are still upon the Road
and there seems a more then usuall concernment among all men as if
some great and I hope good thing were to be expected. God in his
mercy direct all to the best. What I understand thereof I shall from
time to time communicate to you, remaining Gentlemen &c:
                            Your most affectionate Servant.
                                 Andr: Marvell
Westm: May 23. 1678



|95.__Andrew_Marvell_to_unnamed_gentlemen_(1678),_pp._226/227.
|To_the_Hull_Corporation


Gentlemen my very worthy friends,
   The house of Commons, not having the Chancellor's Speech that
day printed or written, sate (I meane yesterday) not long, nor did
much worke. The Bill for incouragement of the woollen manufacture,
which was in progresse last Session, was read the first time. They also
appointed a Committee to bring in a Bill or Bills to hinder the growth
of Popery. Also a Committee to inspect the Laws concerning the
Poore in order to rectify them. Severall things of the like publick and
good intention were set on foot againe which I shall be glad to see come
to perfection. To day (which was intended though not ordered for
consideration of his Majestyes and the Chancelors speech) but the
morning being most part spent before the Speeches were published,
there was a Motion made for an humble Addresse to his Majesty to
know of him the State of Affairs as they now stand in relation to War
or Peace: and that if his Majesty shall thinke fit to enter into a Warre
with the French King, with the Assistance of the Emperour and such
other Princes and States as shall come into the Confederacy, this
House will support and assist his Majesty in the carrying on the Warre.
This debate tooke up the whole day forasmuch as some counted this
Adresse to be unseasonable when it appeard that all things abroad
were so disposed toward a Peace; Some thought it more requisite to
proceed first of all to the disbanding of the Army; others, that it
were best to lay by all apprehensions and jealousyes & to furnish


the King with mony, leaving the rest to his M=tyes= discretion. In
this variety of opinions the House came about foure a clock to a
Question of Adjourning the Debate w=ch= was carryed in the Affirmatiue
by 195 against 176. In generall what I learne by information both
within and without doors is that both Holland & Spaine appeare
to be agreed upon termes with France. I have inclosed the Speeches.
I remaine Gentlemen &c:
                            Your most affectionate servant
                                  Andr: Marvell.



|96.__Andrew_Marvell_to_unnamed_gentlemen_(1678),_pp._232/33
|To_the_Hull_Corporation


          June 18. --78.
Gentlemen, my very worthy friends,
   Yesterday the House of Common past the Bill for exportation of
Leather and sent it up to the Lords. They then receiued the Report
of the Accounts of the 200000=li= taken upon the Clause for Credit upon
the Excise & voted first upon a Diuision of 139 to 131. That it doth
appeare to this House that an 160000=li= hath been borrowed on the
Excise & hath been expended on the extraordinary charge of the
Navy. Next, upon Diuision of 149. to 142. That it appears that
40000=li= hath been borrowed on the Excise & expended for the ex_traordinary
charge of the Ordinance in the yeare 1677. To day
being the last on which any new motion could be made for supply his
M=ty= commanded the House to wait on him in the House of Lords
when he spoke long to them but it hath been impossible for me to
send you a Copy of the Speech, the House having sate all day till seven
in the Euening. But the most remarkable point was that his M=ty=
desired beside these supplyes already in Prospect, to be further fur_nished
with an additionall Revenue for his Life of 300000=li= a yeare, on
w=ch= condition he would appropriate 500000=li= a yeare to the Nauy.
Also 40000=li= for the Princesse of Orange's portion. And signifyd there
might be a Recesse toward the middle of the next month. They
first voted Thanks to be presented by the Privy Counsell for the
Gracious Expressions in his speech. Then after long Debate they
voted without trying the Diuision that they would not go into Commit_tee
of the House for raising a Revenue of 300000=li= a yeare for his
M=tys= life. Then that they would not consider of any Compensation
for the French Prohibition; the Reuenue not hauing as yet suffered
by it. This carryed by 202 against 145. But next, to go to morrow
into a Committee of the Whole House to consider of the Motion for
continuing the imposition on wines; as also of the way of raising the
200000=li= to w=ch= they are obliged and the other 2 or 300000=li= for the
Charge of this Fleet, & to consider the Motion for 40000=li= Portion.
From hence, these things being thus settled they entred into a great
debate of looking into the Privy Seals for secret service since 1 of


May -77. & of taking account what Pensions on the Revenue.
And then of a Test for the Members that they had not been bribed
& a great many heads more. Twas late but carryed not to adjourn
by 173. against 103. Then at last the Question was put for a Committee
to draw up such a Test. It fell by a Division of 100 to 86. I remaine
Gentlemen &c:
                        Your most affectionate servant
                             Andr: Marvell.



|97.__Andrew_Marvell_to_unnamed_gentlemen_(1678),_p._233.
|To_the_Hull_Corporation


          June 22. 1678
Gentlemen, my very worthy friends,
   Yesterday the Bill for burying in Woollen was reported from the
Committee and Ordered to be Ingrossd. The House sate the most
part of the Day in Committee of the Whole House upon the matters
of Supply which I mentioned formerly. And in conclusion they agreed
(not reckoning in the 200000=li= already past for the Disbanding the
Army) that in discharge of the 200000=li= borrowd on the Excise, and
of the Extraordinary Charge of the Fleet, and for the payment of
40000=li= for the Princesse of Oranges Portion there should be in all
414000=li= more raised. But of the way of Levying it there is yet
nothing resolved though severall things were propounded. To day,
the Bill for Wearing of Woollen and that against Papists sitting in
either House of Parliament were both Reported and Ordered to be
ingrossed. They should have went then againe into Committee about the
way of raising this Mony: but the Lords hauing sent down the
Disbanding Bill with some Amendments, diverted it. The Lords haue
alterd the last of June which the Commons had fixed for Disbanding
all the Forces except those in Flanders to the 27=th= of July & giuen
those in Flanders a further terme as I remember, to the 24=th= of
August. The Debate did principally run upon the 27=th= of July
& the Commons haue voted that they Disagree and haue ordered
a Committee to prepare Reasons of this Disagreement to be pre_sented
to the Lords at a Conference. They haue Resolued also to
sit on Munday although it be an Holy-day; being very intent to
dispatch all businesse as soon as possible For many Members go
daily away and all here are weary. In the Copy of the late Conference
where it speaks that the States should haue taken so much pains in
vaine &c: the word businesse ought to haue been Barrier. (that is
a ledge of Towns diuiding the French and Spaniard.) I remaine
Gentlemen &c:
                    Your most affectionate servant
                        Andr: Marvell.



|98.__Andrew_Marvell_to_unnamed_gentlemen_(1678),_p._234.
|To_the_Hull_Corporation


Gentlemen, my very worthy friends,
   Since my last, the Bill for wearing of Woollen hath been read the
third time, past and sent up to the Lords. Also the Bill for continuing
the new Impost upon Wines and Vinegars hath been read the first
time. There was moreover a Bill brought in to day and once read for
supplying certain defects in the French Prohibition explaining the
ships to be subject to seisure which fraudently put in to ports & ly
there without apparent necessity, and making the Informers part
more certain and easy to come by &c: They sent also by some of their
members to a Conference with the Lords about the Disbanding Bill,
a Provisio w=ch= they desired might in lieu of the Lords Amendments
be added to the Bill: whereby in case any part of the Army can not
be disbanded by the last of this Moneth there may be more time
allowed so that the whole do not exceed the Terms in the Bill above
30 dayes. I heare that the Lords are likely, although it comes so neare
to their own sense, yet to disagree in it. The House of Commons
haue both to day and yesterday been in Committee about the way of
raising the other Monyes. After severall debates, concerning 200000 =li=
to be raisd on the new foundations since 1656 within ten miles of
London; of making a second Act for Review of the Poll-bill; of
laying a further Tax upon Land; the House hath at last Resolved
(Agreeing with the Committee) that the 414000 =li= and no more shall
be raised by the old way of Subsidy. And they have appointed to goe
againe to morrow into Committee in order to the further consideration
of that method & toward prepareing the Bill for that purpose.
                        I remaine Gentlemen &c:
                             Your most affectionate servant
                                 Andr: Marvell
June 25. --78.



|99.__Sir_Thomas_Browne_to_his_son_Edward_in_London_(1679)
|pp._133/34.


June XI,|[1679].
D.S.,
   You may remember I writt unto you some weekes
since concerning a gentleman Mr Austine Blennerhaysett,
commonly called Mr. Hayset or Hasset; his buisinesse
hath hindred his Journey then intended. Butt hee in_tendeth
God willing to bee in London on Tuesday next.
I presume you have my letter wch I then writt; pray
peruse it, and knowe that hee sayth hee hath had some
gleeting at the penis at times a great while; hee came
about Michaelmas last to Dr Blincolne and myself and
hee tooke some mercuriall medicines and decoctions and
dyet drincks and grewe well, as hee sayd, only I under_stand
from him that hee is not free from gleeting some_times
and also hath some inabillity as to erection.
Therefore I would have you to vewe the penis diligently,
and you may also take in my Cosen Hobbs; hee will staye
about 3 weekes if thought fitt for the use of any medi_cines
or course. Hee intendeth to marry, and hath settled
affection upon a good gentlewoeman and is in a manner
agreed, butt it were fitt hee should be in such a state of
body as might bee safe and congruus unto both. Con_sider
therefore well of it and do all with the best secresy
possible, for hee is very Jealous and apt to bee meticulous,
and is hypochondricall. Hee is a fayre conditioned
gentleman and hath a prettie good estate and not unlikely
to bee ungratefull, wherefore bee carefull of him and
kind unto him and render to answer his doubts, and not
to discourage him.
   You say your booke is like to bee reprinted, probably
the first part, not the second, which was printed since.
Some additions would bee made; I writt one to you
concerning Hippocrates that hee practised in Thessalie
and mentions divers patients of Larissa, and therefore


looke out that paper, and if you have lost it give mee
notice for that is a materiall observation especially unto
physitians and schollars.
   Tis an odde passage concerning the French Kings
getting Savoy and Piedmont into his hand for money,
and it will concerne many States and make them looke
about them. Though hee had a good army, yet tis
thought hee hath prevayled much by his money in all
the warre and current of his affayres.
   The rising in scotland falls out unhappily at this time,
many will wish that the parliament were sitting, butt some
Jealous people will thinck that this may rather hinder
their sitting.
   I am glad the buisinesse succeeded so well at Halstead
in Kent. Miles about London are short and 4 horses go
farre in a summers daye. Sr Joseph Ash, whose daughter
my Lord Townshend marryed, is a parliament man, butt
of the West country and about Bristowe. I knewe well
one Mr. Abraham Ashe who was a Russia marchant, who
dyed neere XXX yeares since, perhaps hee might bee
related unto this familie; it was a good recountre to
meet with Mr. Ash who had travelled in those parts
which you have discribed, and if hee had read them
might have been some light and information unto them.
Mr. Soames may bee recalled from Turine since the prince
is dealing with the French about it. Have a care of your
health this hott season. Tom presents his duty. Love and
blessing to my daughter Browne and you all.
                             Y.L.F. |{your_loving_father}
                           T.B. |{Thomas_Browne.}

|For_Dr_Edward_Browne_in_Salisbury_Court_next_the
|Golden_Balls_these_London



|100.__Sir_Thomas_and_Dame_Dorothy_Browne_to_their_son_Edward
|in_London_(1679).
|pp._136/37:

June 28, |[1679]

D.s. |{Dear_son,}
   I heard that some shipps passed by Yarmouth with
souldiers in them for Scotland 6 or 7 dayes past, and the
coffie and common newes letters tell us something of the
rebellion in Scotland, butt I thinck very imperfectly.
A litle more time will better informe us of that buisinesse;
and they are like to bee more effectually dealt with and
brought to reason by the English forces when there shall
bee a sufficient number of them in Scotland, for the
rebells hope and others doubt whether those of their
nation will fight heartily agaynst them, for tis sayd there
are more discontented in Scotland then those yet in
armes, so that this may bee a coal not so soone quenched;
though it was begun by the lowest Scots, yet the Scots
are very tenacious of the protestant religion & have


entertained feares & jealosies of dessignes to introduce
the Roman from their observation of the affayres in
England, & are not like to bee quieted long without
a parliament, & if that should bee broake of to their
discontent, they would be contriving agayne & the
English parliaments would bee butt cold in suppressing
them. When the Duke of Monmouth giveth a farther
account wee may see farther into the buisinesse. When
the wether proves cold & fitt for dissections if you have
opportunity take notice of a beare; tis commonly sayd
that a beare hath no breast bone & that hee cannot well
runne downe a hill, his heart will so come up toward his
throat. Examine therefore the pectorall parts & en_deavor
to find out the ground of such an opinion at
opportunity. I once dissected a beare wch dyed in
Norwich and I have the lower jawe & teeth; tis a strong
animal, hath notable sinewes & muscles & teeth.
   This day one came to showe mee a booke & to sell it;
it was a hortus hyemalis in a booke made at Padua, butt
I had seen it above thirtie yeares ago & it containes not
many plants. You had a very good one or two if you
have not parted with them. Love & blessing to my
daughter Browne and you all.
                            Y.l.f. |{your_loving_father}
T.B. |{Thomas_Browne.}



|101.__Thomas_Browne_to_his_son_Edward_in_London_(1680)
|pp._178-80


Aug. 22, |[1680.]
D.S. |{Dear_Son,}
   I was very glad to receave your last Letter. God
hath heard our prayers & I hope will blesse you still. If


the profitts of the next yeare come not up to this I would
not have you discouraged, for the profitts of no practise
are equall or regular, & you have had some extraordinary
patients this year, which perhaps some yeares will not
afford. Now is your time to bee frugall and lay up. I
thought myself rich enough till my children grewe up.
Bee carefull of yourself and temperate that you may bee
able to go thorough your practise, for to attayne to the
getting of a thousand pounds a yeare requires no small
labour of body and mind, and is a life not much lesse
paynfull & laborious then that of the meaner sort of
people go thorough. When you putt out your money bee
well assured of the assurance & bee wise therin from
what your father hath suffered. It is laudable to dwell
handsomely, butt bee not to forward to build or sett
forth another mans howse, or so to fill it that it may
encrease the fuell, if God should please to send fire. The
mercifull God direct you in all. Excesse in Apparell &
chargeable dresses are got into the country, especially
among woemen: men go decently & playne enough. The
last Assizes there was a concourse of woemen at that they
call my Lords garden in Cunsford, & so richly dressed,
that some strangers sayd there was scarce the like to bee
seen at Hide park , which makes charity cold. Wee now
beare that this parliament shall sitt the 21 of October,
which will make London very full in Michaelmas terme.
Wee heare of 2 oestriges wch are brought from Tangier.
I doubt these will not bee showne at Barholomew fayre
where every one may see them for his money. I have
read all or most of Dr Love's booke which is a pretty
booke & gives a good account of the Lowe countrey
practise in that disease & hath some other observables.
I knew one Mr Christopher Love, sonne unto Dr Love,
warden of Winchester Colledge, who was an active man
agaynst the King in the late warres and gott a great
estate, butt I thinck he was fayne to fly upon the Kings
restauration. If the chirurgeons have made choyce of
new officers, 'tis probable they may agree & so you may


read the next Lent. The King comes to Newmarkett the
next moneth. A Yarmouth man told me that hee sawe
Dr Knights at the Bath. Perhaps hee will not bee at
Newmarkett. I beleeve you never sawe Madame Baxter.
Since Mr Cotterell & his Lady & child are with Sir W.
Adams they speake often of you, & all go to London at
Michaelmas. Mrs Dey is at my howse, butt returnes
with Madame Burwell. Mr Parsons his sermon is like to
sell well. God blesse my daughter Browne and you
all.
                                 Y.l.f. |{your_loving_father}
                                      T.B. |{Thomas_Browne.}

   I have not had Mrs Feltham at any entertaine at my
howse because shee soone expects her husband. I heare
butt of a fewe East India shipps arrivall this yeare nor
whether they brought as many diamonds &c. as for_merly.


For Dr. Edward Browne in Salisbury court next the
golden balls these London



|102.__Thomas_Browne_to_his_son_Edward_in_London_(1680)
|pp._180/81

Sept. 6, |[1680].

D.S. |{Dear_Son,}
   My cosen Cradock is now in Norwich & lyeth at
my cosen townshends, butt I have as yet seen him butt
once.
   I am sorry to heare of so high a bill of mortallity in
London this last weeke, especially at this time when there
are so many thousands out of it as the court & inhabitants
retired into the country, & in the long & emptie
vacation. There are, they say, butt 140 dyed of fevers, so


that there must bee severall other diseases to fill up the
account. If there dyed 816, tis probable there might bee
no lesse then fiftie thousand sick. They are still sick at
Sprowston, butt many recovering. Madame Burwell
hath been extremely ill & reduced to great weakenesse,
butt is in a more comfortable condition & takes some
sustenance & rest wch I pray Godto continue, shee being
in yeares gives us yet cause of feares howe shee may
persist to the duration of the distemper wch hangeth
long upon many. Her distemper a continuall double
Tertian, or at least an irregular continuall tertian. I have
given of the cortex divers times, wherin shee hath
found good releif, & yesterday was the best day shee
hath had since shee was sick. Mrs Corbett, whom you
visited, maryed one Mr. Corbett who is Mrs Sarah
Corbetts brother. I beleeve there may bee no good
agreement betwixt Mrs Corbett & her husband, who is
an odde headed man & they say debauche. Shee had a
good joynture when shee maryed him. I beleeve shee
sojourn'd formerly at Mr. Metholds. Mr Brewster is an
honest Gentleman and is brother to Mrs Mildmay,
formerly a Brewster, a singular good woeman; and
maryed Esquire Mildmay, who had a quartan ague the
last winter in Norwich & laye at Capt. Skottowes howse,
a melancholy & semi-delirious person, yet fayre con_dition'd.
They did live alltogether at Ilford or there about,
7 miles from London. If you see them agayne, present
my service to Mr. Brewster & Madame Mildmay and
Esquier Mildmay.
   Last thursday wee had a great deall of thunder for 3 or
4 howers in the afternoone & an extraordinarie deale of
rayne, butt god be thancked the harvest about Norwich
was ended before. I hope in god litle Ned is by this time
in a recovery. Tom presents his duty & thancks for his
token. Love & blessing to my daughter Browne.
Service to Mr Boone & all freinds.
                             Y.l.f. |{your_loving_father,}
                                 T.B. |{Thomas_Browne.}



|103.__Sir_Thomas_and_Dame_Dorothy_Browne
|to_their_son_Edward_in_London_(1680),_pp._182/83.
|[Sept.,_1680]


D. s., |{Dear_son,}
   Mr Feltham hath been so taken up with his kindred
and a journey to Yarmouth & I have been often at
Sprowston, that wee have not had the opportunity to be
so civill unto him & his freinds as wee desired and in_tended.
I was glad to see him & wish him all prosperitie
both for his owne sake & of his parents, my loving
freinds & acquaintance. His father was a cordiall & very
loving freind of myne, & his mother a very good
woeman, unto whom wee recommend as many as wee
can & his 2 sisters in Norwich are very good woemen.
I thought to have sent a spider by him, which was
brought mee out of the feilds, large & round & finely
marked green, & even allmost as bigge as the figures
inclosed drawne by your mother, for your sisters dared
not doe it: it may bee seen in Moufetus, & I have had
of them before & one drawne out in oyled colours upon
an oyled paper. I do not find it in Dr Listers table of


spiders, though hee hath writt wel de Araneis. I am glad
Sr william went to London for hee would [find] an un_confortable
howse at Sprowston, where there are & have
been so many sick, as I doubt not butt my L. Adams
hath informed Sr William. I hope Mr Adams is much
better. My service to Sr William. Madame Burwell hath
been better this daye, butt these diseases are most dan_gerous
unto persons in yeares. God blesse you all.
                  Y.l.f. |{your_loving_father}
                        T.B. |[Thomas_Browne.}

For Dr Edward Browne in Salisbury court next the
golden balls these London



|104.__Thomas_Browne_to_his_son_Edward_in_London_(1680).
|pp._188/89.

September 16, 1680.

D.S., |{Dear_Son,}
   My cosen Cradock went suddenly awaye, so that I
could not enjoy him at my howse as I intended: present
my service unto him & my cosen his wife. I am glad to
hear that Sr Arthur Ingraham is so well as to go abroad
into the countrey, and also so kind as to remember you
with a present of wine, which may do you more service
in the winter then in this hott & sickly wether, for 'tis
likely to bee of the most sprituous & heady sort. I
beleeve Collot is now gone. Mr Feltham told mee hee
had butt ill successe in one operation when yourself and
Mr. Feltham were present. I am glad you have so good
hopes of Mrs Tye: pray remember my service unto her
at your opportunity. Shee is of an honest family and
generally the Coldhams were good persons, & shee her
self a good conditioned woeman. You did well to reade
over Bartholinus de prgnantium medicina. Hee is a good
practicall & theoricall writer, & doubtlesse you may
meet with some good observations therin. I have not as
yet seen it. You may take good notice of what hee sayth
therein, for you cannot chuse but meet with many
questions from woemen with child; butt 'tis litle to bee
question'd that the booke you read of the projection at
Vienna and the historie of it, will find many Readers, for
the like hath not been writt where the powder hath been
putt to sale, and so the verity thereof been so subject


unto triall. Butt when this parcell is spent, a great doubt
there wil bee how any more will bee acquired, & 'tis not
very likely that there is any true way delivered in the
booke to make a newe powder, so that tis probable this
parcell will bee soone consumed & many great persons
who can bee at the charge will not bee without it. I
should bee glad to see the booke & read it, for I doubt
it is not at least as yet of common sale. Madame Burwell
hath yet some distemper'd nights. I am glad you can
please my L.M. of Dorchester, when you go to him, with
some dissection or what hee desires. You have surely
much obliged him by his last recovory. God blesse my
daughter Browne & you all. Tom was ill last weeke, butt
upon taking a litle powder of Rhubarb grewe better &
now goeth abroad. Wee all send our love & good wishes.
                            I rest
                                Y.l.f._|{your_loving_father}
                                   T.B.   |{Thomas_Browne.}

For Dr Edward Browne in Salisbury court these next
the golden balls   London



|105.__John_Locke_to_Clarke_(1686),_pp._159-162.

|[15th_March,_1686.]

Sir,
   I must confess I am extremely pleased I have done you
any service in reference to your children. But do not think
that those mighty thanks you heap upon me for it in your last
ought to make me forget the solid obligations I have to you.
For after all that you do or can say in magnifying this essay of
mine, I must consider it as but a faint offer at some kind of
acknowledgment for your favours; and I beseeech you to receive
it as such from one who wishes for nothing more than the of oppor_tunities
of showing how sensible he is of them. Upon this
confidence, and the good success you assure me our method hath
hitherto had, I venture to trouble you with the remainder of my
thoughts on that subject, and in this one more long sheet you
will find I am come to the end of my tether. For having con_ducted
my young master to the age when he will be got out of
the hands of masters and tutors, we are at the bounds of what is
[said] to concern education. I do not pretend, though I am now
come to the conclusion, that I have given you a just treatise
on this matter. There are a thousand other things that may
need consideration; especially if one should take in the various
tempers, different inclinations, and particular defaults, that are
to be found in children, and prescribe proper remedies to each
of them. But in this tumultuary draft I have made for your
son, I have considered him barely as white paper, as a piece of
wax, to be moulded and fashioned, and therefore have only
touched those heads, which I judged necessary to the breeding
of a young gentleman of his condition in general. And though
I have with a great deal of freedom given you my opinion con_cerning
all those things that came in my thoughts, and appeared
material, yet I am too sensible of my want of experience in this
affair, and the oversights I am liable to, to think that I have
writ approaches anything more perfect even in that kind. You
must not, therefore, though I am come to the end, look on it as
a treatise, wich I put into your hands for complete. It is well
if being writ (as it has been) by scraps at distant times and


places, it will hold together and be of a piece. What parts you
find I have either wholly omitted, or too slightly touched on,
I desire you to remind me of. For since I shall not scruple to
trouble you with anything else on this subject, which may at any
time hereafter come into my thoughts, you may be sure I shall
much more readily do so, when you shall set me on work, or
propose any new matter you shall find wanting, which your care
and concern for your dear little ones cannot (I conclude) fail to
suggest to you in abundance: it being a fate that usually attends
the speculations, which contemplative men have pleased them_selves
with in their studies, to be found very defective when they
come to be put in practice.
  As to remedies for peculiar disorders, the account you give
me of your son makes me think I shall have little to say on that
occasion. You will not suspect I flatter you, when I say his
temper is as one could wish, and the love of reason he shows in
his inquiries and discourses is as much to be preferred to that
prattling quickness, which we are apt to be delighted in with
children, as a healthy, well-made boy is to a gaudy suit; and if
it were necesssary there I think I could show you that that witty
pertness that appears sometimes so early proceeds from a prin_ciple
that seldom accompanies a strong constitution of body, or
ripens into a strong judgment of mind. And if you desire to
have him a more brisk talker, I believe I could teach you the way
to make him so. But I find you had rather your son should be
able and useful when a man, the pretty company and diversion
to others whilst a child, though if that, too, were to be considered,
I think I may say there is not so much pleasure to have a child
prattle agreeably as to reason well. Encourage, therfore, his
inquisitiveness all you can by satisfying his demands and  inform
his judgment as far as it is capable. When his reasons are any
way tolerable, let him find the credit and commendation of it.
and when they are quite out of the way, let him without being
laughed at for his mistake be gently put into the right, and can
take care as much as you can that in this inclination he shows to
reason about everything, nobody baulk or impose upon him.
For when we have all done, the right improvement and exercise
of that faculty is the highest perfection of a man, and furnishes
all the true light which our minds can attain unto.
   I have formerly mentioned sop's Fables, or some such other


book of pleasant stories to draw him on with delight in reading.
I now add that, if it be possible, you should get it with pictures,
which will in a temper like his (that if I mistake not is much more
pleased with things than names) make the learning of characters
and words go down much easier when he sees there is some use
of it, and that the knowledge of beasts and birds and such other
things comes along with it those visible objects children heard
talked of in vain and without any satisfaction whilst thet have
no ideas of them. If therfore sop's Fables, or some such other
book, cannot be got with pictures, yet at least get him what
picturs of animals you can, with the names of them, which at
the same time will encourage him to read, and afford him matter
of enquiry and knowledge.
   If you find it with difficulty to meet with such a tutor as we
desire, I do not at all wonder. I can only say, spare no care nor
cost to get such an one. All things are to be had that way: and
I dare assure you, that if you get a good one, you will never
repent the charge; but you will always have the satisfaction to
think it the money, of all others, the best laid out. But be
sure take nobody upon friends, or charitable, no, nor great
commendations. Inform yourselves throughly whether he be
for your purpose, and when you find him every way, so get him
at any rate. But whether he be such an one as I have formerly
mentioned, and your design will need, you alone can judge;
nor will the reputation of a sober man with learning enough
(which with others is all usually that is required in a tutor) serve
your turn. In this choice be as curious as you would be in that
of a wife for him. For you must not think of trial, or changing
afterwards; that will cause great inconvenience to you, and
greater to him. When I consider the scruples and cautions I
here lay in your way, methinks it looks as if I advised you to
something which I would have you offer at, but in effect not do.
but you know how much I am in earnest in this point; only you
will understand me aright, if you think it a business you ought to
be very nice in. When you have pitched on one, after having had
him awhile with you tell me what kind of a man he is, I will then,
the best I can, tell you what kind of use you are to make of him.
   As to the business with Stratton I have nothing to say, but
leave it wholly to your judgment, for so as you determine I
know it will be well.


   Present my humble service to Madam, and tell her I am glad
the little ones follow so well the footsteps of their mother, that
they begin to have a reputation so early. I wish her and them
health that she may long enjoy that growing satisfaction. I
wish you with them all happiness, and am,
                          Sir,
                                  your most humble servant,
                                          J.L. |{John_Locke}
15th march.



|106.__John_Locke_to_Clarke_(1686),_pp._162-165.


Amsterdam, 4th may, 1686.

Sir,
     The manner wherewith you continue to speak of the advice
I have ventured to send you concerning your son, makes me fear
that in perusing it you more regard the intention and friendship
of the author, than the meanness of the thing itself; since you
so far mistake it as to think that it has laid the debt on your
side, and such an one as you imagine you can never get out of;
which, when I on the other side consider your favours, I conclude
I have all the reason in the world to say in your own words,
that I must forever remain your debtor. But to enter into a
dispute with you, wherein an excess of friendship makes you
obstinate, I have another reason to suspect that your considera_tion
for the person that gave it makes you overlook many things
in the advice itself, since that I receive not from you any objec_tions
about any part of it. For though I must own it is according
to the best of my skill, and though I know the affection I writ it
with to be very sincere, yet I can by no means fancy my opinion
infallible, or that it should in all things so exactly jump with
yours and madam's, that you should find nothing (in what is
already put in practice) to be added, omitted, or altered, whereof
however you say nothing at all. For I doubt not but when
I revise the foul copy, which I keep by me on purpose, I shall
myself find occasion for additions or alterations.
   I do not at all wonder that you have not yet found a tutor
to your mind, and I confess the truth somewhat pleased with it.


Not that you are hitherto disappointed, but that I perceive that
you are more curious in your choice than to take up a venture
with the first or second that comes in your way. 'Tis of great
consequence to your son, and therfore you cannot be too nice
in it. If you could get your cousin to Chipley, a sober, well
conditioned young man with moderate learning would do the
business, but you know his humour and how averse to trouble
especially of some kind.
   But as to the law suit I mentioned in my last, I conclude
upon second thoughts that it is best to let it perfectly alone
without meddling at all in it, any farther than E[arl] P[embroke]
himself shall of his own accord discourse of his own concerns
and give his advice about it, and then it would perhaps be not
amiss to enquire and reason with him for your own satisfaction
of the grounds he proceeds on.
   As to your Carolina affair, I remember the owner told me it
was a Landgraveship of forty-eight thousand acres of land, and
the privileges thereunto belonging, which are to be seen in the
Fundamental Constitutions. This is enough for your Scotch
friend to know to see to what terms he will come, which, when
they are judged reasonable or near the matter, the patent now
in the executors' hands will be forthcoming, time enough, if the
mice have not eaten it, as I believe not, in a strong wooden
chest where he was wont to keep it, and which Adrian had the
direction to open, which I remember was this: You must turn

|{figure}

the key with the sun once round and a quarter, and then turn
it back again half a round and so let it stand. For example, the
key put in at the keyhold a must be turned by b-c-d quite to b
again, and from b be turned back again to d, and there let stand,
and then the lid of the chest may be lifted up. [This] I am sure is
the just quantity of the motion that the key must have, and I


think for making it you must begin the motion with the sun;
but this I do not perfectly remember, and therfore nothing must
be forced in the case, for if the contrary motion from a to d and
so round be the way to open it, you must do the quite contrary
in all things. When it is open you will find one turn to lock it
as it does other locks. This much I remember of the lock itself,
but where the chest itself is, that the executors know, I for my
part know not. This I only know, that if you can persuade
my cousin somerton and his wife to make use of it and
remove thither (which I should advise him to if the plantation
flourishes and promises any good), he may have this interest for
acceptance.
   As you are content your pictures should remain in the hands
of the merchant here that bought them for you, till you have
informed yourself concerning that sort of merchandise, and to
what port either london or exeter you were best have them,
so I find he is not in hast for the slate of the account between
you, which therefore you need not be at the pains to send till
he demand it. He hopes, as I perceive, that this shall not be the
last business he shall have with you, and therfore expects not
to have the just balance returned, but an entire sum, something
near it may serve the turn. The rest, I perceive, he is not
troubled should remain as a nest egg till a farther occasion: as
much as I know of him he is a very fair conditioned man, and
knows very well your character.
   I am glad to hear my Lady King's son thrives so very well,
but the Lady I meant is a relation of the Lady that did me the
honour to remember to me in your last. Pray present my
humble service to her, and let her know I should be glad if there
were anything here for her service. My service also to my
Valentine Susan, and her man Thomas, and to all you mention
in your last letter.
   Sutton business dissatisfies me mightily. If that estate will
yield nothing by the year, I am of opinion you should sell it and
make present money of it; at least the very proposition will
quicken the man that deceived you and your aunt so scurvily.
   My most humble service to your Lady and little ones.
                            I am, Sir,
                               your most humble servant,
                                 J.L. |{John_Locke}

   I hope you will talk at large and fully with Adrian. He that
copied my last long letter mistook in the names of some books
which I much desire you to correct, and for Bacon to set down
Chillingworth, and for Tacitus, Tully. I sent you lately a part
of my reasonings de intellectu humano, which I hope came safe,
for you know we are all concerned for our own conceptions how
idle soever.



|107.__John_Locke_to_Clarke_(1686),_pp._166-170.

31st Oct. 1686.

Sir,
   Though I have taken so much pains in my business,
and recovered more of haroll than I expected or I believe I
should have done had I been there myself, yet it is to be doubted
whether you will permit me to give you thanks. But whatever right
you think you have particularly to do me all the kindness
imaginable, I crave leave to be sensible of your favours, and to
be sorry it lies not in my power to make acknowledgments that
may bear any proportion with them, I could not forbear saying
this much to you, and send you half a dozen lines of acknowledg_ment
after you had spent the greatest part of twelve days in a
most troublesome affair of mine. And therfore pray pardon me,
and believe that I have no compliments for you, though I have
all the true esteem and affection one friend can have for another.


I fear Mr. Stratton is but a slow man of london. I put something
into one of my letters to you to quicken him. Whether you
received it, or thought fit to make use of it, I know not. But in
good earnest it were better that little tenement were reduced
into money, than to yield no other income but trouble to me or
my friends, though I doubt whether chapmen are there to be
had.
   I was sorry to hear by yours of 30th August of the death of your
man. I suppose without the help of instances in your view you
know of what value a trusty servant is.
   Though I gave you an account by memorandum that I
thought ablele trees were to be got as good or better nearer home
than from hence, it was not to spare myself the trouble of send_ing
them, since I have not so much pleasure in anything as when
I am doing you some service. I have therefore taken order to
have some got for you, therefore pray take order with Mr.
Elwill about them, for to him they will be consigned. With
them you will also receive some Muscovy or Russian cabbage
seed, and some blood red cabbage seed, which they look on here
as the wholesomest of all; and perhaps not without reason, for
let me tell you this as a thing worth your remembrance, that it
is one of the best remedies I know against the scurvy. Besides
boiling of it, as we do our cabbage ordinarily, they use it here
also raw as their constant winter salad, having always a store
of them for the winter, which I am told the gardeners preserve
by laying them in straw in deep holes dug into the ground on
purpose. Their way of using them for salads is this: they take
a cabbage and slice as much of it off as will serve for the present
meal, just as you would slice a cucumber. Whereby the leaves
being cut across fall into little shreds, which look handsomely in
the dish, and dressed with oil and vinegar is no ill salad. And
if you keep your counsel well I believe be scarce known what it
is, and the truth is, being very wholesome, if I were there I would
bring it into use under some fine new name, for after I had been
a little accustomed to it I eat it with pleasure.
   I wonder you had not heard by the 2nd of October of several
sorts of seeds sent you by a neighbour of yours, and the third
book De intellectu humano sent by the same hand. Pray when
you go to market enquire after them, if you have no news of
them sooner.


   But to return to the ablele trees, pray what do you mean by
so great a number of them? It is true they are quickly up, but
what are they good for when grown? If you cannot learn that
the timber is good for something, I advise you to plant no more
of them than you have need of for some present shade or shelter.
For if they are not good timber, they are not beautiful; there is
nothing recommends them but their quick growth, and for me
I little value unless it be some present need things that are soon
ripe and soon rotten. Indeed, I have heard that their boards are
almost as good as deal for floorings of rooms and dry uses, but
I doubt it. In a rich soil like yours where all things grow so well,
I should choose to have a walk up to the front of the house of
limes only for beauty, two rows of a side, and a space between
them as broad as the front of your house, or ten or fifteen foot
broader, as I formerly told you. But behind the house I would
have a walk of the same fashion of elms, and on the sides of
other useful trees (perhaps oak should be one), which will serve
for beauty and use too, and pay for their standing. Abeles
I would only place either where others will not grow, or where I
have need of a present fence, and then I would place oaks amongst
them, or behind them, which is better, which might do the
business when they are gone: but not knowing your design,
I talk at random though with a good intention.
   Pray remember me to your Spa friends. Pray observe nicely
without letting them perceive that you do so, how I stand in
each of their books. We had some pleasant scenes here, which
would come into the history of my travels, if I were with you to
tell them.
   The promise of lime tree seeds has failed me. The seedsman
tells me the skipper brings word that he came too late to Norway.
I fear tis an excuse, for I had bespoke them before you writ
to me, but what remedy? I must be content with a promise for
another year.
   I fear by your silence you are not yet provided of a man such
as we sought for my young master. Let this (if it be so) in the
meantime satisfy you, that none is much better than an unfit one.
And if I knew what state he at present was in as to learn_ing,
I might perhaps think of some way, wherein he might under
your eye improve sufficiently for his years without almost
any trouble to you; and so the principles of virtue, sense and


breeding which are the main business be preserved and nursed
up in the way you have begun, and not all these, as is used, be
sacrificed to a little Latin under the management of an ill or
imprudent tutor unskilled as it often happens in those essential
points.
   Though it hath hitherto escaped my pen yet it has been often in
my head, to enquire what course you took about your water,
and whether you are supplied from the spring we examined
when I was there. I have had many projects upon that affair
in my head, though I never troubled you with any of them,
hoping that your house is well supplied with good water without
them.
   Pray present my humble service to Madam. I had designed
her a long letter by a Lady of her acquaintaince I parted with
not long since at the Brill. But finding that other people's
letters were refused to be meddled with, I thought it good
manners not to give the trouble of any of mine; so that the two
Ladies were excused, one from carrying, and the other from
reading a long letter from me. But pray tell her she has no
great loss in it. For it being past doubt that I am her humble
servant with the utmost affection and respect anybody can be,
I had nothing to add to it but compliments for my being at that
distance, which permits me not those opportunities of performing
those parts of duty and gratitude belong to me, and enjoying
sometimes at Chipley the company I most desire in the world.
                            I am, Sir,
                 your most obliged and most humble servant,
                             J.L |{John_Locke.}

  Pray remember me to young master and my little pretty
Mistress.
                             J.

   I take it something amiss that you have said nothing par_ticularly
of her to me this long time, but I am glad to hear from
another hand that all your little ones thrive bravely, for so I am
told in a letter I lately received. The news, you may believe,
was very welcome, both because I have so much reason to love
father and mother and all the family, and also I am glad to find
that my plain rustic way of feeding and nursing children has not
such hardships in it as to hurt even the tender sex. For I flatter


myself that Madam in breeding her daughters has inclined a
little to my method.



|108.__John_Locke_to_Clarke_(1686),_pp._177/78.

31st December, 1686.

Sir,
   You have here at length the [four]th and last book of my
scattered thoughts concerning the Understanding, and I see now
more than ever that I have reason to call them scattered, since
never having looked them over all together till since this last
part was done, I find the ill effects of wrting in patches and at
distant times as this whole essay has been. For there are so
many repetitions in it, and so many things still misplaced, that
though I venture it confused as it is to your friendship, yet I
cannot think these papers in a condition to be showed anyone
else, till by another review I have reduced them into yet better
order. Though bateing that, and the negligence of the style, you
will find very little in the argument itself, that I think for the
matter of it needs altering. Of what use it may be to any other
I cannot tell, but if I flatter not myself, I has been of great help to
our first enquiry, and the search of knowledge ever since has been
in my thoughts, which is now five or six years. For so long ago
is it since some friends upon an accidental discourse [started me]
upon this enquiry, which I am not sorry for. And if it has cost
me some pains in thinking, it has rewarded me by the light I
imagine I have received from it, as well as by the pleasure of
discovering certain truths, which to me at least were new.
for being resolved to examine humane understanding, and the
ways of our knowledge, not by others' opinions, but by what
I could from my own observations collect myself, I have purposely


avoided the reading of all books that treated any way of
the subject, that so I might have nothing to bias me any way,
but might leave my thought free to entertain only what the
matter itself suggested to my meditations. So that, if they at
any time jump with others, twas not that I followed them; and
if they differ 'twas not out of contradiction, or a mind to be
singular. My aim has been only truth so far as my shortsighted_ness
could reach it, and where I have misstated it in part or in
the whole I shall be glad to be set right. Read it, therefore, as
a friend's act, judge of it as a stranger's, and let me have your
opinion with the greatest freedom, than which there can be
nothing more obliging to
                            Your most humble servant,
                             J.L. |{John_Locke.}
31st Dec. 1686.



|109.__Edward_Clarke_to_Locke_(1688),_pp._258-60.


London, 16th March, 1687[-8].

DEAR SIR,
   Since my last I have gotten the abridgment, which came
to me in quires, bound and gilded as the other was; and accor_ding
to your order have placed it in Sir walter's hands to be


conveyed to mrs duke. And the other, which remains in
marble paper, I shall also send by him to Mr. freke about a
fortnight hence, when he designs to go out of town, if I have no
other opportunity by a safe hand in the meantime to convey it
to him.
   I have also gotten you a good beaver hat made by the
diameter of the inside of the crown of the band exactly according
to the dimension marked by the two black pins in your letter of
the ninth instant. A peruke I have also bought for you, pur_suant
to your directions in the same letter, as near as possible
as I could. And these, together with six flannel-shirts (bought
and made up by your very good friend Mrs. R.S.) and a cloak,
which in the buying and making up I gave her my best assistance,
I have sent hence by your old friend Adrian, who stayed but one
day in town, and is this day set out from hence towards you,
and it is possible may be with you as soon (or before) this can
come to your hands. He promised me to take particular care
of them all, and to see them safely delivered to you, which
I hope he will do, they being all in my opinion extremely good of
the kind, and I believe will give content in the wearing.
   By him you will also receive a letter that I had from Mr.
Stringer in answer to what by your order I writ to him touching
your picture, by which you will find that he is resolved not to
part with it. And I would by him also have sent to you a grant
of your estate at Beluton and St. Thomas to J. N., as you desire
could I have gotten time during his stay here to have done it,
but now I think I must take a time by your directions and in
your presence to do it, which if God bless my wife with an happy
lying-in, and no extraordinary business prevent, my inclinations
do very strongly prompt me to. But since there are so many
accidents which may contradict my intentions in this par_ticular
I dare promise nothing; but trust on Providence to send
us a happy meeting, which I earnestly desire and long for. In
the meantime give me leave to assure you that I will use all
imaginable care and caution to find out the truth of what was
done in that affair touching w p and my cousin, that in your
last you mentioned to me. And I will also take care to get
sop's Fables, in Latin, English and French with cuts, as you
have ordered, and will wait your further directions for making
the best use of them.


   Just now I received the enclosed from my son, with his
earnest desires that in my next it might be conveyed to you.
It was in the shape of a letter directed to you; but the back-part
of it, for the conveniency of postage, I took off, and hope you
will pardon both him and me for troubling you with it, since
you will there see what good effects the following of your methods
in teaching the child to write, as well as all other things, hath
already produced. He begins to be sensible of the great kind_ness
you have done him, and I hope as he increases in know_ledge
he will be no less grateful than him, who by all manner of
ties you have obliged to be never other than
               Your most affectionate, faithful servant,
                        E....|{Clarke.}

   Madam gives her hearty service to you, is very well, but not
yet laid, and joins her desires with mine that you will send ...
prints of those copies of which you have already given us a
sight, the caracter being much better (as I think) than any
I can get here, etc.
   I have written again to Mr. Elwill, who hath repeated his
promises under hand to me, that he will take particular care to
send the bags again to Mr. Furley, wherein the provision for the
sheep was sent over, etc.

|[Addr.]: For Mr. John Locke, These.



|110.__Edward_Clarke_to_Locke_(1688),_pp._274/75.

London, 5th june, 1688.

DEAR SIR,
   Saturday night last I returned hither from the West,
and found my wife and children well here. I was with your
cousin Stratton at Sutton Court, and at his own house about a
fortnight since, but could not be so serviceable to you there as
I designed by reason he had not, nor could not possibly (as he
said) make out your accompt for me, but promised to return
fifty pounds of your money hither to me with the first oppor_tunity,
and make his accounts perfect agianst my coming again
into that country. There are generally great complaints of
the difficulties to raise money amongst tenants, but I meet with
none greater than those I have heard from Mr. Stratton, the
tenants thereabouts being much worse than formerly, and (as
he says) are grown so poor and scarce that unless they are per_mitted
to have their rents left in their hands for a considerable
time, and other advantages besides, there is not a tenant to be
had for anything in these parts. By all which I presume there
are some arrears greater than he was willing to tell me the
particulars of at that time, especially having a prospect that the
greatest part of them will be speedily gotten in. Mr. Stratton
hath followed the method I directed, and without any difficulty
and trouble hath got into his hands your lease to Robert Haroll
of the home-close at Beluton, etc, which will be a further
security for what remains due from him to ... prevent him in
his design of making such unreasonable advantages upon you
as he intended by it.
   My time at present will not permit me to give you a more
particular account of your affairs in Somerset, but if I can be


so happy as to see you this summer, as I intended, you will
then be more fully informed, but ever since I fixed my thoughts
of that enjoyment, everything has seemed to conspire against me
in it. First many cross accidents in my own affairs have hap_pened
besides the death of my Lady King, which brought me
into a trust for her children. And immediately upon that the
sickness and death of my Cousin Clarke's lady here, he being at
that time extremely ill, and since dead in the country leaving
the care of his estate and four young children upon me, hath so
much increased my affairs and troubles that at present I can
hardly see a way through them. But notwithstanding these
and many other unexpected misfortunes that have happened,
yet Madam and I are not totally without hopes of seeing you
before we return into the West, if there be a possibility of my
getting so much time as to come to you, which I most earnestly
and heartily wish for.
your friend Mrs. R.S. is just now come in with your letter
that came enclosed the last week to her for me, and gives you
her real love and service, but at present the time will not permit
me to answer any part of it. But you may be certain I will
carefully perform what is therein desired, and answer it with the
first opportunity, and for ever remain,
     your most affectionate friend and faithful servant,
                          E....

Madam gives her service to you, etc.

|[Add.]: For Mr. Locke, These.



|111.__Edward_Clarke_to_Locke_(1688),_pp._275/76.

London, 15th June, 1688.

Dear Sir,
   Soon after the writing of the 5th instant to you,
I was taken ill of a disease that of late has been almost universal
in the town, which fell into my eyes, and disabled me for all
manner of business for a considerable time. But I can now
inform you that I have spoken with Mr. Oakley, who tells me


that he pursued Adrian's orders with a blind obedience in that
affair relating to R.B., and by letter hath given you a particular
account thereof. But by his discourse I have reason to doubt
that matter was not managed exactly pursuant to the method
directed by you; but all being over before my return to town,
I was therby altogether disabled from serving you in that affair,
as otherwise I should have done. Mr. Oakley goes not out of
town until monday next, but gives his service to you and desires
to know if you have received his letter. As to your affair with
Mr. Stringer touching your picture, I have seriously considered
all parts of it, and without partiality do assure you, that I cannot
find anything blameable in any of your proceedings therein,
and therefore as opportunity serves I will use my utmost skill
and interest to make Mr. Stringer sensible thereof, and put an
end to the contest if it be to be done. And what further I may
be sensible to you in shall at all times be faithfully and willingly
performed by
                        Your most affectionate humble servant,
                         E.... |{Clarke}

   Your old friend Nath. Hodges will be in town the latter end
of this week, and he shall have the only remaining abrg
delivered to him as you desire, etc.
   Mr. Cheswell hath paid all home to Christmas last, etc.
   Madam and the young fry are well, and give you their best
service, etc.

|[Addr.]: For Mr. John Locke, These.



|112.__Edward_Clarke_to_Locke_(1688),_pp._280/81.

|[30th_September_1688.]

Dear Sir,
   Your kind letter of the 17th has been now a full week in
my hands, for which you had immediately received my thanks
had I been able to write. But soon after my last of the 16th
from Salisbury to you I was taken ill of an ague, with an ill fever
that attended it, which so much weakened me that it was not
without great difficulty I got hither, but by use of the Cortex
Peruv. I thank God I am now able to tell you that I am at
present free from both, and do hope shall continue so, but am
not in condition to go abroad to dispatch the business I came
into the country for, which you may imagine (my circumstances
considered) is no small disappointment and trouble to me.
   You have exceedingly obliged my gardener by your junkills
and the large nasturtium indicum seed you have sent him,
which we hear are safely arrived at Topsom by Spicer, and I hope
some time the next week to get them safe hither. The lime_tree
seeds, and the turnip seeds you mention, will be no less
acceptable, when they come; but I hear nothing as yet of their
arrival.
   I am entirely satisfied in every article of yours and Mr. F.'s
accompts, and do not doubt but Mr. Percival will make punctual


payment of the bill that is drawn on him for L110 17s 11d.
mentioned in your letter. But I have neither strength nor time
to thank my good friend Benjamin [Furly] as I ought, either for
his great kindness to me whilst I was in Holland, or the extra_ordinary
care and trouble he hath taken for me since. And there_fore
I beg you to make him sensible of my hearty acknowledg_ments,
and earnest hopes, that I may some time or other be
happy in an opportunity to serve him. And I heartily thank
you for opening the complimentary letter you mention that was
directed to me. And I wish you had done the like by the other
also, for I cannot guess at the hand by that part of the super_scription
you sent me. Therfore, pray open that also, and in
your next let me know the contents of it, if material, and by whom
it was written. And with mine and madam's true love and
service to you and all the good family with you, I subscribe,
though perfectly tired, yet,
           your most affectionate friend and obliged servant,
                             E.... |{Clarke}
September the 30th.

   Miss Betty adds her service to you, and all her younger
gallants, etc.
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?M M M N NN N N O XO O O                                                             
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 W dW W W (X GX IX X X X X                                                             
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r      ! R! ! ! ! 6" m" "                                                             <
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