Papers of the Winthrop Family, Volume 1
1621-05-09
— the blessinge of our heavenly father be upon thee and all ours: and he who hath preserved and prospered us hitherto, 262without our meritts of his free goodnesse, continue us in his favour, and the comfort of each others Love, unto our last and most happie change. I trust by the blessinge of God to be restored safe to thee on Saturdaye next: for my heart is at home, and specially with thee my best beloved, yet the businesse I came for is come to no passe, and there is cause to feare lest it will not be effected this week: therefore be not over confident of my returne untill tuesdaye next weeke: but I hope I shall write to thee againe if I be likely to staye. Our freinds heere are all in healthe: I am much streightened in tyme, and therefore cannot satisfye my selfe in writinge as I desire, gather the rest out of thyne owne faithfull assurance of my Love: so with the sweetest kisses, and pure imbracinges of my kindest affection I rest Thine
Remember my dutye to parents and loveinge salutations to suche good freinds as thou knowest I desire, etc.
L. and L.
, I. 163, from an original now in the possession of Frederic Winthrop, Esq.