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Papers of the Winthrop Family, Volume 2

Henry Hazard to John Winthrop1
Hazard, Henry Winthrop, John

1630-02

Right Worshippfull

I beleeue this man maybe of vse for this Contry in Regarde he can take charge of following a fishing trade because he hath ben vsd to that calling in former tymes,: and as far as euer I could see he is a man of an honest convertation,: and I do freely and Willingly condicent vnto it,: and am willing to part with him for his good,: thus Wishing your Worshipp prosperity do Rest Yours to comand to his power

Henry Hazerd. Ca. February, 1629–30.

Endorsed in a contemporary hand: Certificate pro neweng. mr. Hazard.

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W. 1. 78.