We are now goeinge to the Shippe, vnder the Comfort of the Lordes gratious protection and good providence. I praye have care so to walke with God in Faithe and sinceritye, as by his blessinge we may meet with ioye. There is newly come into our Companye and sworne an Assistant, one Sir Brian Janson2 of London, a man of good estate, and so affected with our societye, as he hathe given 50 li. to our Common stocke, and 50 li. to the Ioynt Stocke, he desires to be acquainted with you.

I praye paye Bulbrooke of Wenham suche monye as his provisions cost him about 30: or 40 s. and receive 12 li. of Goodman Ponde for the rest of his sonnes 2: Cows, (I had 10 li. before) and aske him for their passage 10 li. you shall receive 5 li. for Edward Palsforde, which John S. hathe order for. I praye paye mr. Goffe suche monye as you shall receive direction for, from your vnckle Downinge.

We are now come safe (I prayse God) to the Cowes:3 the winde is now verye faire (God be praysed) and we are preparinge to sett sayle, this night. the Lord in mercye sende vs a prosperous voyage. farewell my deare sonne. the Lord blesse you and all my Children and freindes. Commende me to them all as if I named them, for I am in great streightes of leysure so I rest your lovinge father