John Winthrop to Margaret Winthrop1Winthrop, JohnWinthrop, Margaret
1630-03-14
Myne onely best beloued,
I now salute thee from South Hampton, where by the Lordes mercye, we are all safe, but the windes haue been such as our shippes are not yet come, we waite vpon God, hopinge that he will dispose all for the best vnto vs. I supposed I should haue founde leysure to haue written more fully to thee by this bearer, but heer I meet with so much company and businesse, as I am forced to borrowe of my sleep for this. I purpose, to redeeme this losse before I goe hence, and to write to diuerse of my freindes. I must intreate thee to supply this defecte
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by remembringe me in the kindest manner to them all. and now (my deare wife) what shall I say to thee? I am full of matter and Affection towardes thee, but want tyme to expresse it. I beseech the good Lord, to take care of thee and thine, to seale vp his louinge kindnesse to thy soule, to fill thee with the sweet comfort of his presence, that may vpholde thee in this tyme of tryall, and grant vs this mercye, that we may see the faces of each other againe in the tyme expected: so louinge the truely, and tender of thy wellfare, studyinge to bestowe thee safe, where I may haue thee againe I leaue thee in the Armes of the Lord Jesus our sweet Sauiour, and with many kisses and embracinges, I rest Thyne onely and euer thine
Jo: Winthrop.South Hampton, March 14. 1629–30.
the good Lord blesse our children and all thy company. doe thou blesse these heer, and pray praye sic for vs.
give mrs. Leigh many thankes for her horse; and remember to requite it.