Papers of the Winthrop Family, Volume 3
1637-09-12
I lately wrote vnto you: once when I sent home your boy, and againe when I sent the girle: Concerning either of them, if you be minded to put either of them away, I desire to giue you your desire: otherwise I wish you much Comfort in the keeping of them.
As I am many wayes indebted, so I haue many debts comming to me I take it very lovingly that you please to helpe me concerning Mr. Ludlow I 497haue accordingly sent you power to deale in it In 3 respects I request you to be serious and punctuall.
1st It is now an old debt, especially my Cow was mine left behind 4 yeares agoe for me in Virginia and some goats.
2ndly I have requested the last yeare divers to helpe me and gaue them power, but all failed me, so that I shall haue cause to be thanckfull to you aboue others.
3rdly If his payment like you I shall request you first to satisfie your selfe, and shall remaine Yours most vnfained
I shall gladly satisfie not only your charge, but allso your time and paines in dealing with Mr. Ludlow.
Library of Congress; 4
Collections
, VI. 211;
N.C.
, VI. 59.