Scrinia sacra; secrets of empire, in letters of illustrious persons. A supplement of the Cabala. In which business of the same quality and grandeur is contained: with many famous passages of the late reigns of K. Henry 8. Q. Elizabeth, K. James, and K. Charls.
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Earle of Essex to Secretary Davison, Iuly 11. 1589.

SIR,

AS at my departure, so upon my return, I must needs salute you, as one whom then, and now, and ever, I must love very much. I would gladly see you, but I am tied here a while, when I may have occasion to shew my love to you, I will do more then I now pro∣mise. In the mean time wishing you that happiness which men in this world ought to seek, I take my leave

At the Courtthis 11. of July 1589.

Your assured Friend R. ESSEX.