I haue rechud your Lettres and am glad that small present of our fruicts came so seasonably, and wear so acceptable vnto yow which is all I desire, of which wee can make no better vse then by presenting them to our frends, when occasion is offered. they are much desyred in England, but theise Troubles there, prevents vs of shipping to transport them, as also to supply vs. I haue now shipped aboard this vessell 200 of Lymonds, but would haue shipped as many more if the master could haue stowed them (as he can informe yow) desyring yow as afore to let Mrs. Ames partake with yow: I feare I presume too much vpon your favour and Trouble in this kinde. my reason is, beeing shipped vnder your protection, they will bee more carefully looked vnto by the seamen, and therefore I pray yow pardon my bouldnesse in this behalfe, and accept this poore present from him whom your noble fame hath endeared to your service, which I shall endeavour to expresse vpon all occasions wherin I may approue my selfe your readie and loving frend to serue yow