Papers of the Winthrop Family, Volume 3
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Richard Saltonstall, Jr., to John Winthrop, Jr.1
Saltonstall, Richard, Jr.
Winthrop, John, Jr.
To the worshipfu ll his assured loving freind Mr. Winthrop Governou r at Conectecote
Dear Sir,
Richard Saltonstall
Ca. April, 1636
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1636-04
I am bould to troble you, and entreat you in my fathers Case; whearin your love to him; and authoritie, and wisdome, to direct and helpe, or (indeede) rather to overpower injurious oppositions, shall make mee your bond-man. You know how all things goe. The lord direct and prosper all your affayres; to whose guidance and gratious protection I commend you, and rest Yours vnfaynedly
My great hast cravs pardon for my brevitie and abruptnesse.
W. 3. 68; 4
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, VII. 252–253.