Two letters from Vice-Admiral John Lavvson, the one to the Right Honourable, the Lord Mayor of the City of London; to be communicated to the court of aldermen, and Common-Council of the said City. The other, to the Honorable the commissioners for the militia of the City of London. Dated December the 28. 1659.

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Title: Two letters from Vice-Admiral John Lavvson, the one to the Right Honourable, the Lord Mayor of the City of London; to be communicated to the court of aldermen, and Common-Council of the said City. The other, to the Honorable the commissioners for the militia of the City of London. Dated December the 28. 1659.
Author: Lawson, John, Sir, d. 1665.
Publication: [London :: s.n.,; 1659]
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Vice-Admiral Lawsons Letter to the Commissioners of the Militia of London.

GENTELMEN,

I Received yours of the 26th instant by these four Gentlemen my worthy Friends, and therein cannot but take notice of your great respect both in your Let∣ter, as also by the Gentlemen, and do rejoyce at your chearfulness and forwardnesse in helping to carry on the work of God, in securing his Cause, the Interest of Christ and his people in their Civil and Religious Concernments, and doubt not of your per∣sisting therein: And I trust the Lord will crown yours and others Endeavours with good and comfortable Issues; amongst whom, my Self and Officers here shall be found ready to contribute to the utmost of our Capacities; and if in any thing we may adde to your Assistance, you may be very confident of our forwardness: I have not further, but what these Gentlemen will acquaint you withall, and that I am

James off Gravesend, 28. of Decem. 1659.

Your assured Loving Friend and Servant, John Lawson.