To the Right Honourable, my very good Lord, the Lord Hopton, Governour of the City of Bristoll.
MY LORD,
I Have imployed this Bearer, Mr. Basses, Master of a ship, called The Prosperous of Sandwich, for the trans∣porting,
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MY LORD,
I Have imployed this Bearer, Mr. Basses, Master of a ship, called The Prosperous of Sandwich, for the trans∣porting,
and carrying over hence in his ship, to the Port of Bristoll souldiers for His Majesties service and have, According to His Majesties Letters, enabling and authorizing mee, agreed with the said Master, that he shall be paid fourty pounds ster. for the fraight of his ship up∣on her arrivall there; which I conceive to be reaso∣nable: And therefore do desire, not only for the pre∣sent service, but also for the future encouragement of others of his quality: That the said money, accor∣ding to my said agreement with him, be forthwith upon his arrivall in that Port punctually paid: Thus, not doubting of the speedy performance hereof, I take leave and remaine
Corke 18. Octob: 1643.
Your Lordships affectionated friend, and servant, Inchiquine.
If it be nor proper for your Lordship to order this payment, I beseech you recommend the Master, to whom your Lordship thinks fit for his satis∣faction.