Papers of the Winthrop Family, Volume 3
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John Humfrey to John Winthrop, Jr.1
Humfrey, John
Winthrop, John, Jr.
To his worthyly respected mr. Jo: Winthrop iunior
Deare and desired Sir,
Jo:Humfrey
Lond: Dec: 3, 1632
1.
1632-12-03
I cannot but write though I can but barely tell you I am thankeful for you and trulie yours newes of all occurrences and the sad turning of thinges I know you have from abler handes. In a word I beeseech you pardon and accept my unfaigned affection in this hastie salute, you have my hart to which I set my hand Your lovingly obliged
In consideration of my short letter I hope my brother Gunner hath paide you with 2 long.
W. 1. 98; 3
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