I should longe are this haue ritten to thee, and giuen thee thanke for thy kinde letters, but I must nowe veryfy that prouerbe better late then not at all. I trust heare after I shall haue more leasure to right to thee, and doe place much comfort in thee, and knowe thou wilt 220be a great helpe to me in thy fathers abcence. I am sory I cannot shew my loue to thee as I desyre or expresse my affections as thay are in these fewe lines but I shall all wayes retaine a louinge hart toward thee, and wilbe ready to doe any thinge for thee that is in my power as I know thou wilt doe for me, thearfore my good sonne let vs gine together in maniginge thy fathers affayres in his abcence, and come home to me as sone as thou canest. I cannot right much to thee the wether is so cold and thus with my best loue to thy selfe my brother and sister Downinge I leaue of for this time and commit you to god. Your louinge mother

On the same sheet, in the writing of John Winthrop, Jr.

I received your lovin letters and returne you many thankes for this and all other kindnesses and love which you have pleased to bestow vpon me.

I desire you if I be worthy to have any parte of your vndeserved love that you would add this speciall favour to so many former to assure your selfe of my dutiful and faithfull carriadge towardes you now in my fathers absence in every respect where and whensoever my best diligence care and endeavours may be any waies vsefull and comanded by you