I prayse God, I came safe to London on Fridaye, and haue continued in health hitherto. Our freindes heare are all in reasonable 327health; my brother Downinge is so full of businesse as I can scarce speake with him. I went this morninge to knowe if he would any thinge downe, but he was gone to Westminster he tould me yesternight, he would deferre to write or send till I went. I thinke longe to heare how thy selfe and the rest doe, and till God giue me opportunitye to returne, which I hope wilbe the next weeke: If I wright not to the contrarye let Robert come vp on mundaye: but I shall write againe (God willinge) on frydaye next. I send thee stockens starch silke and other thinges: If thou wantest ought els, write vp this weeke. heere is little newes stirringe, this bearer can tell you all.

God allmighty blesse and keepe thee and all ours, and our whole company, and grant vs to meet with ioye and peace in his good tyme: be Cheerfull my deare wife, and waite vpon our good God, who hath allwayes taken care of vs and ours, and will not faile our trust in him; continue to praye for me, as I doe for thee. Thus with all lovinge Salutations from all our good freindes heere to my sister Downinge, thy selfe, with all love and dutye to my good mother, hearty blessinges to our children, and lovinge remembrance to all the rest, I embrace thee in the best Affection of a louinge husband and rest Thine ever