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Papers of the Winthrop Family, Volume 3

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Richard Saltonstall, Jr., to John Winthrop, Jr.1
Saltonstall, Richard, Jr. Winthrop, John, Jr.

1636-04

To the worshipfull his assured loving freind Mr. Winthrop Governour at Conectecote
Dear Sir,

I am bould to troble you, and entreat you in my fathers Case; whearin your love to him; and authoritie, and wisdome, to direct and helpe, or (indeede) rather to overpower injurious oppositions, shall make mee your bond-man. You know how all things goe. The lord direct and prosper all your affayres; to whose guidance and gratious protection I commend you, and rest Yours vnfaynedly

Richard Saltonstall Ca. April, 1636

My great hast cravs pardon for my brevitie and abruptnesse.

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W. 3. 68; 4 Collections , VII. 252–253.