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Papers of the Winthrop Family, Volume 3

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John Humfrey to John Winthrop, Jr.1
Humfrey, John Winthrop, John, Jr.

1632-12-03

To his worthyly respected mr. Jo: Winthrop iunior
Deare and desired Sir,

I cannot but write though I can but barely tell you I am thankeful for you and trulie yours newes of all occurrences and the sad turning of thinges I know you have from abler handes. In a word I beeseech you pardon and accept my unfaigned affection in this hastie salute, you have my hart to which I set my hand Your lovingly obliged

Jo:Humfrey Lond: Dec: 3, 1632

In consideration of my short letter I hope my brother Gunner hath paide you with 2 long.

Endorsed by John Winthrop, Jr.: Mr. humfries recd. feb. 23.

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W. 1. 98; 3 Collections , IX. 252.