Papers of the Winthrop Family, Volume 4
1639-03-27
In my jorney towards Quilipiacke, I mett with this Panaquanike Indian, who being bownde for the Baye, repayringe to your selfe, requested mee to signify to you what hee is and his erraund. The party is knowne to vs, and his busynesse in particular to trucke for certeine squaes that were taken when wee invaded ther coasts. I leave him and what hee hath to saye to your wisdom to consider of. Wee have lately hadd a great floode, that came vpp to some of our howses, and carryed away a good parte of our fences in our lowe grounds, otherwise, wee blesse the Lord, wee are generally in good health. I should gladly crave a word from you, if any newes by the fishinge shipps from England. In much hast, my service presented to your selfe, Mr. Dudley, with the rest of our good frinds, I take leave. Your assured Frind
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