A few lines destroyed to be soe full to half a line defaced nothing further or hinder your sale with them as the Case stands.

My sonne is not yet retorned from Ipswich whom I expect euerie howre and soe haue done these 3 dayes; If you goe for England before yt be done, yet I will if God permitt pursue yt to the vtmost, and send per the next shippe, that you may receive your monie of his Father.

My deare and hartye beloved Cosen if I see you not before you goe, yet know you carrye my hart and true affections with you, and shall count eurie day, three, vntill you retorne againe. Reade and seall if you can my Cosen Peters letter before you deliuer yt. Soe wishing you a prosperous Jorney and safe retorne I rest your assured loving vncle