For Mrs. Winthrop at Boston
Deare torn,
I am still detained from thee, but it is by the Lord, who hath a greater interest in me then thy selfe. when his worke is doone he will restore me to thee againe to our mutuall comfort: Amen. I thanke thee for thy sweet Lettre my heart was with thee to have written to thee everye daye, but businesse would not permitt me. I suppose thou hearest much newes from hence: it may be some greiueous to thee: but be not troubled. I assure thee thinges goe well, and they must needs doe so, for God is with us, and 511thou shalt see a happy issue. I hope to be with thee to morrowe and a frende or 2 I suppose, so I kisse my sweet wife and rest Thine
Jo: Winthrop
This 6: daye ca. November 17, 1637