<P_55>

<heading:edcomment:1>

Sweet Harte I haue sent by this bearer fourteen woodcockes and a brace
of feasants which came to me by chance very fortunately .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,55.3)

If you will , you may send them to my Lady Knyvett , which if you doe ,
I pray lett this bearer cary them and remember my humble servis to my
Lor: and Lady . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,55.4)

I came home on friday nighte betimes sumwhat wery ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,55.5)

but nowe am very well (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,55.6)

and doe hope to see the this weeke if it be possible .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,55.7)

I pray remember my servis to S=r= Tho: Holland and my Lady .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,55.8)

So my deerest affection to thyselfe ; (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,55.9)

I commit the to the protection of the Almighty god
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,55.10)

and rest Thy deerest Loving Husband Thomas $Knyvett .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,55.11)

Ashwell Thorpe (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,55.12)

Ma: 18: . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,55.13)

Eares remembreth his servis $to {TEXT:'to'_missing} you and all the
rest . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,55.14)

To his deerest loving wife m=is= Knyvett at Lady Pewe give these .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,55.15)

Westminster . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,55.16)

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My deere Harte the cause of my not writing to thee the last week was
becaus I thought to haue been at home with the before my letter ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,55.18)

and therfore I $can $not {TEXT:cannot} chose but condemne y=r= to rashe
censure of my forgettfullnes ; which although it proceeds from y=r=
infinite love , yet the assuered testimonies of my affection to you
haue bene such as showld rather have layd the fault vpon something else
, (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,55.19)

for I protest to god I love nothing but onely thee ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,55.20)

and so rest assuered . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,55.21)

For my busines , if I had not come vp when I did I thinke I had lost my
mony , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,55.22)

for certainely my Lo: mayor meanes to breake assoone as his yeare comes
out , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,55.23)

but I thanke god , I have got good securitie for my mony ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,55.24)

and assoon as ever all things be finished betwixt <P_56> vs I $will $be
{TEXT:wilbe} with the , god willing , the next day , which $will $be
{TEXT:wilbe} , I hope the next weeke . Till when and ever I rest Thy
loving husband who loves the more then his owne life Tho: Knyvett .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,56.25)

Houborn , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,56.26)

Oct. 9. 1621 . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,56.27)

For newes the Kings Chappell at Whithall is curiously painted and all
the images newe made and a silver crusifix $a $making {TEXT:amaking} to
hange therin , against the spannish Ladys coming ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,56.28)

and my Lady Digby is providing to go to fetch her .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,56.29)

My Lo: Chamberlaine thay say $shall $be {TEXT:shalbe} sent in to Irland
to call a parlament , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,56.30)

and in his absens my Lo: Digby $shall $be {TEXT:shalbe} put in his
place . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,56.31)

This newes you must not be to bould to report ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,56.32)

but it is certainely reported to be true . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,56.33)

Remember my servis to my Aunt Bell (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,56.34)

and pray god Bless littel Pudd and vs all (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,56.35)

Amen . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,56.36)

To his deerest loving wife m=is= Knyvett at Ashwell Thorpe give these .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,56.37)

Norffolke . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,56.38)

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Sweet harte I am forst yet to send the shaddowe of my selfe , the true
affection of a substance that loves you aboue all the world .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,56.40)

My busines I hope $will $be {TEXT:wilbe} effectually dispatcht
presently (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,56.41)

and god willing I will be with the before you are aware .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,56.42)

I haue been to look for stufe for y=r= bedde (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,56.43)

and haue sent downe paternes for you to choose which you like best .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,56.44)

Thay are the neerest to the patourne that wee can finde .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,56.45)

If you lack anything accept my company you are to blame not to lett me
knowe of it , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,56.46)

for my selfe being only yours the rest doe followe .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,56.47)

Thus in hast Intreating the to be merry and the more merry to think
thou hast <P_57> him in thy armes that had rather be with you then in
any place vnder heaven ; (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.48)

and so I rest Thy dear loving husband for ever Tho: Knyvett .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.49)

Houborn (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.50)

26 Nove: 1621 . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.51)

To his deerest loving wife m=is= Knyvett at Ashwell Thorp give these .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.52)

Leave this at Windham to be sent as aforesaide .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.53)

<heading:edcomment:4>

Sweet harte my entire love remembred vnto the .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.55)

It is no litle joy to me to heere of thy wellfare , and our children .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.56)

I pray god continue it . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.57)

I doe purpose god willing to be with the on saturday nighte .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.58)

My busines with Jones falls out still vntowardly , ther being a
compacte of knavery amongst them to defraud the creditors
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.59)

but I hope to prevaile for my mony notwithstanding in a short time .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.60)

I haue made inquiry of the land of Starbourg ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.61)

and haue spoken with Beareblock , which M=r=. Seriant Richardson did
take very ill , fearing least I had made an agreement with him for his
statute , which I would to god I had . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.62)

I $can $not {TEXT:cannot} tell yett how we shall agree
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.63)

but as neere as I can I will deale to our best advantage .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.64)

My Lo: Knyvett lyes very weake still (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.65)

but thay that are about him saith he is much better since sunday then
he was , which god increas and , if it be his will , restore him to his
former health againe to our comforts . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.66)

Y=r= gowne and things are a making , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.67)

but will not be done against whittsunday , which fault I must confess I
deserue to be chidden for , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.68)

but I hope it $will $be {TEXT:wilbe} but gentill when I come home .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.69)

All y=e= weare at court is plaine white aprons , among the great Ladys
. (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.70)

Thus deer harte commending vs both and all ours to the protection of
Almighty god I rest Thy assuered loving husband till death Tho: Knyvett
. (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.71)

June 4 . 1622 . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.72)

Commend me to my playfellowe (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.73)

and tell her that wascoats are quite out of fashion .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.74)

To his most loving and deer wife m=is= Knyvett at Ashwell Thorpe , give
these . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.75)

Leave this at Windham to be sent as before . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,57.76)

<P_58>

<heading:edcomment:5>

My deerest harte , I received thy kinde letter ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.79)

and returne the as true love and affection as can lodge in the hart of
mortallitye . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.80)

I thanke god I got safe to London on saturday the fornoone ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.81)

and am very kindely intertaind of my cousin Knyvett and his wife with
good cheer and good Lodging . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.82)

I might have stayd my Journy a while longer if I had knowne it ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.83)

for my cousin and my selfe going to the steward of Lambeth , we found
that by Judds and my vncles vnderhand dealing , the Jury haue given in
ther verdict and found my vncle heier to the moitye ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.84)

but as yet he is not admitted , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.85)

and the steward hath promised vs that he shall not be admitted till a
certaine time be past which we desirde . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.86)

It is like to prove a very troublesome busines , if we doe not agree
quickly , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.87)

but my cosin is absolute of the opinion that my cousin Abrahall shall
not recover against me . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.88)

I am going this afternoone to m=is=. Hamden . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.89)

I doe purpose to see y=r= mother also . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.90)

My Journy into Spaine is stayd , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.91)

for the neewes heer is that the Prince is comeing home with all speed ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.92)

and this is certaine that 2 shipps with horsses and Tilting provision
are sent after and stayd . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.93)

Some say the Prince is alredye married , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.94)

other say noe . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.95)

It is sayd that the Queen of Bohemia is in a pitifull case , almost
distracted sinc the Princes going over . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.96)

I pray god comfort her . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.97)

Thus praying god to Bless the and thy houshould , commending my servis
to my Aunt Bell , I rest Thy most true loving husband till death Tho:
Knyvett . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.98)

Chancery Lane (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.99)

April 23. 1623 . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.100)

I have sent you my key of my closett which I forgott ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.101)

and I pray looke for 2 letters which my cousin Abrahall writ , one to
my selfe and the other to my cousin Knyvett ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.102)

and send them to me . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.103)

To his most assuered loving wife m=is= Knyvett at Hapton give these .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.104)

Leave this at Robert Dyes of Wimonham to be sent according to the
direction . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.105)

Norfolke . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,58.106)

<P_59>

<heading:edcomment:6>

Sweet harte in great hast I commend my best love to the .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.109)

I haue stayd till I feare the post showld be gone for things to send
you , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.110)

but I $can $not {TEXT:cannot} gett them to send this weeke ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.111)

but the next week you $shall $be {TEXT:shalbe} suer of them .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.112)

I am going presently to y=r= mother , whoe is going to morrowe morning
to the Bathe . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.113)

I heear say Anthony Knyvett is with you . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.114)

I pray send him vp with all speed , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.115)

for ther is one busines which he must doe before I can come downe ;
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.116)

it is about y=r= wardshipp which if it be not lookt after may turne vs
to a great deale of trouble and charge . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.117)

I have had 2 meetings with my vncle (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.118)

but what $shall $be {TEXT:shalbe} done yet I knowe not because my cosin
Abrahall is not in towne . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.119)

I pray tell Gorge Keeper I would have him sell the wood in middle woode
to the best advantage , according as he writt me worde .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.120)

I am glade to heer of the kinde Answeare of my mother .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.121)

For Clarkes kine I pray if thay be good , take them ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.122)

and he and I will reckone for them at my retourne .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.123)

I pray send mony for the horss to Horsnell . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.124)

I have sent you with this letter 12 ounz. of counterfeite ose ;
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.125)

if thay be not of the right sise I can have them changd .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.126)

Send me word which of the twist you will have of .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.127)

Thus in hast commend my respect to my Aunte Bell ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.128)

I rest Y=r= most true loving husband Tho: Knyvett .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.129)

To his True loving wife m=is= Knyvett att Hapton , give these .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.130)

Leave this letter at Robert Dyes of Windham to be sent .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.131)

<heading:edcomment:7>

My deere harte , I $can $not {TEXT:cannot} forgett the obligation that
I am bound in to the , that is to write to thee , which is the beste
expression of my true affection that I can afoorde thee in my absence .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.133)

I have seen my mother , who I thanke her have yeelded me more respecte
then she haue vsed to doe . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.134)

I hope in god time will wear out all vnkindnes .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.135)

I was also to see y=r= mother whoe it pleasd not to give me a sighte of
her , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.136)

but it was happines inoughe for me to convers with y=r= sister Drury ,
who talkt at a strange rate , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,59.137)

but <P_60> I had temper to heer her (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.138)

and so parted vpon fayer termes , onely wishing them a happy retourne ,
hopeing the Bath water would coole ther bloods .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.139)

The onely happy newes that I can send you of y=r= kindred is that y=r=
cousine Bourh is lately come over with great honor .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.140)

He was the last sunday at Greenweech with the Kinge , who conferd the
honor of Knightwood vpon him , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.141)

but what eles he haue done I doe not heer . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.142)

I hope to make an end of all my busines this weeke , and to be with
thee the next . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.143)

I haue sent divers things heer in a bundle , some for you and some for
my Aunte Bell . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.144)

I hope I have pleasd you that I may have more of y=r= costome .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.145)

The rest of y=r= bill is makeing redy and also my sweetharts wascote .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.146)

In the meane time pray her to accepte of that peece of burdseye to make
a rufe of , falling round with a litle sett ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.147)

not to deepe is all the fashion . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.148)

I have no skill in buing of lace , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.149)

therfore I hope she will pardon me . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.150)

I $can $not {TEXT:cannot} match my Aunts purles in all the towne ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.151)

but I will have some for her if thay be to be got .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.152)

I did y=r= messuage to m=r= Towesend , who is grown so brisk , as no
grownd can hould him . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.153)

Y=r= Nurss Keeper will be redy to wayte on you at the time appointed .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.154)

S=r= Francis Lee and S=r= Phillippe Cary are harde at it for that wich
was truly meante to thee and me , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.155)

but <paren> gods will be done </paren> I hope he hath in store for vs
sufficient . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.156)

I have no more to say , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.157)

but my everlasting love rest with thee , and that love that makes me
but halfe my selfe till I be with the , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.158)

and thus praying for a blessing for thine and mine I rest Thy most
faythfull loving husband Tho: Knyvett . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.159)

I praye remember my servis to my Aunte Bell (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.160)

and tell her for Neewes that shee must provide clouts ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.161)

for ther is hopefull Issue towards at the Tower .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.162)

I have a man preferrd to me by my cosin Knyvett who is very servisable
fellowe , and a very good Taylor both-3 for men and weomen .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.163)

If you will , I will take him , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.164)

but then I would haue you put away Browne alias Griffin my man .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.165)

I pray send me word what you thinke of it . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.166)

To his deerly beeloved wife M=is= Kynvett at Hapton give these ,
Norfolke . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.167)

Leave this letter at Windham , at Robert Dyes to be sent $accordingly .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,60.168)

<P_61>

<heading:edcomment:8>

Sweet Harte <paren> thankes be god </paren> we are come safe to London
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,61.171)

And I am very sory I came no sooner to have heard the cause between
S=r= Phillipp Carye and S=r= Fra: Lee , which began on thursday last
and held till saturday , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,61.172)

and it is ordred very well for S=r= Phillipp ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,61.173)

for the land is to be devided between the chilldren , whether it be a
match or no . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,61.174)

S=r= Fran: is not so much deiected as cast downe ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,61.175)

and swears he will never goe to Lawe againe .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,61.176)

James Pepper and olde Doll have browght m=is= Hambden into a faier case
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,61.177)

for shee is like to loose Stanwell presently .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,61.178)

She hath caried her selfe very partially in this busines , for which
she will goe neere to smart , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,61.179)

for she hath lost S=r= Phillipp Cary , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,61.180)

and he doth propose to prosequte her lease presently .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,61.181)

Little Cromwell hath lost his parte cleane . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,61.182)

My Lady Knyvetts will was cald in open court Paddyes will ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,61.183)

and was almost proved so . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,61.184)

I could tell thee howe S=r= Francis , the night before the heering ,
made a great feast for his councell , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,61.185)

and ther the busines was debated , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,61.186)

and ther it went cleerly of S=r= Fr: his side , S=r= Randoll Crewe
being Judge , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,61.187)

but the next day the case was altered . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,61.188)

Thus we see what wrangling ther is for the things of this world , which
, if god had seen good for vs , might have been ours ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,61.189)

but his will be done . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,61.190)

Oh god sweet harte heer fell out on sunday last the lamentablest
accident that ever was heard of , at the French Embassadors house in
Blacke Friers , a great <P_62> number of Papist being at masse and to
heer a sermon preched by an english Jesuite whose name was Wrighte .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.191)

In the midst of his sermon the house fell downe
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.192)

and slewe aboue a persons in the place , besides a great manye that
weare mained , and some dead since . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.193)

The Preest that preached was beaten all in peeces .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.194)

Ther wear divers of good worth in the house ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.195)

but we $can $not {TEXT:cannot} heer certainely what thay weare , onely
2 Ladyes , one the Lady Webbe and the Lady Hutton .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.196)

Doctor Moore , a Phisition , a great Papist was slaine ther .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.197)

It was a most fearefull Judgment of god . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.198)

God of his mercy give vs grace to make good vse of it .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.199)

Yet for all this the papists gives out that it was a plotte of the
puritanes , so insible are thay of the heinous offence committed
against our good god , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.200)

but suer I am it will be a great blowe to the Catholicke cause ,
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.201)

for many that wear that way affected are stricken with a great
amazement . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.202)

Ther wear divers that went onely to heare and see the manner of it , of
which some escaped , that wear perswaded to goe heer the sermon ,
because it was in english . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.203)

His text was out of St. Math: Thou shalt not come out thenc till thou
hast payde the vttermost farthing . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.204)

So much for this fearfull accident . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.205)

For other newes I can tell you y=r= Nephewe Brooke is married to a fine
gentlewoman , my Lo: Dacres his sister , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.206)

but what portion I $can $not {TEXT:cannot} tell .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.207)

Y=r= sister Drury hath recovered per ann: and in mony out of her
husbands estate . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.208)

Y=r= 2 Neeces m=is= Carr and lusty Bess hath recovered one , and the
other , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.209)

but from whome I $can $not {TEXT:cannot} tell .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.210)

These are strange things , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.211)

and I would have you wonder at them the more because thay be very true
. (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.212)

Thus wishing all happines to thee and thine I rest Thy faithfull loving
Husband Tho: Knyvett . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.213)

Commend my servis to my much honored widdowe (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.214)

and tell her I make as much hast as possibly I can home .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.215)

My tenants of Staines and I haue triall this day with S=r= Henry
Spiller . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.216)

God send vs good Luck . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.217)

M=is= Hamden and my cosin Tho: Knyvett are mightyty falne out by James
Peppers meanes and Doll by whom she is to much ruled as all her freinds
say . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.218)

I pray make Kate looke in all the littel pocketts of my breeches for my
silver seale (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.219)

and send it me for a token . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.220)

To his most deer & loving wife m=is= Knyvett at Hapton give these .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.221)

Leaue this at Wyndhame to be conveyed as aboue .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,62.222)

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Sweet harte I am very gladde to heare of all y=r= good healths .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,63.225)

I thanke god my busines goes on resonably well .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,63.226)

My cosin Knyvett is so delatorye otherwise I showld soone have beene at
home againe , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,63.227)

but I hope to be with the about Saturday come senight at the furthest .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,63.228)

Heer is no neewes worth the sending . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,63.229)

I tould my cosin Hunne of my Auntes desire (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,63.230)

and he says he saith he hath not spoken with Pettus yet .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,63.231)

I pray send me word whether Bishoppe hath payde the monye or no .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,63.232)

I would not have that mony payde which Kinge writ for vntill I knowe
whether it be due or no {TEXT:on} . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,63.233)

I am in great hast , (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,63.234)

therfore I can not write so much as I would . Wherfore praying to our
good god to blesse vs and all our actions , I rest , Thy true loving
husband Tho: Knyvett . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,63.235)

I pray remember my due respecte to my widdowe and as duty bindes me my
servis to my brace of virgins . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,63.236)

To his most assuered loving wife m=is= Knyvett at Hapton give these .
(KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,63.237)

Leave this letter at Windham to be sent . (KNYVETT-1620-E2-H,63.238)