Papers of the Winthrop Family, Volume 1
1628-09-16
I sent you word by Mr. Midleton that if it would please you to come to the Villiage where my Lord liueth you might lodge with me; For your Diett I presume you may be wellcome to the Merchantes at the rate they pay one to an other. Here you will haue good company to walke, and passe the time. and I thinke (for the time wee may spend here which may be 20: dayes, or some few more or lesse) you will finde it better then to lie aboord;
I haue not yet talked with my Lord concerning my selfe; but am wellcomed with good respect from both which maketh me gesse, at the event.
If you please to come you may doe well to accompany this gentleman Mr. Watkins; for your horse Mr. Midleton wilbe as good as his word, and for my perticular I shalbe happy in your society, and expect you soone. Soe with my service and salutations to your selfe I cease and rest Yours to Command
If the blacke bootes be too litle the russett you may make shift with till you come hither: I pray remember my service to Captayne Maplesden; and Commend me to his Mates and the rest; with Mr. Bourne Mr. Day, and Mr. Younge.
W. 1. 38.
A town of Thrace, thirteen miles north of Constantinople, containing the country houses of many of the wealthy inhabitants of that city.