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Papers of the Winthrop Family, Volume 4

Francis Kirby to John Winthrop1
Kirby, Francis JW

1640-02-22

To the right Worshipfull John Winthrop esquire Gouernour of the Massacusets bay this present at Boston in New England
London this 22th of Feb: 1639/40 Kind Sir,

Yours of the 12th of the 6 month I receiud with the inclosed to Mr. Tindall which I sent accordingly, also I receiud yours of a later date 201with a packet to Jo: Tinker which I likewise deliuerd to him, who is now an vndertaker in a ship bound to Conecticot but will touch at the bay first and land there some parte of her ladeinge (Deo assistante sic). this bearer Mr. Cuttinge I suppose is freighted wholy (or for the most parte) by Mr. Foxcrofte, the next will be Mr. Bab who will be redy about a month hence per whom I shall write to you againe and that I thinke wilbe at least a month before Jo: Tinker. we haue now greate hope of a parlament and we hartily desire your praiers vnto God to direct the heart of his maiesty and the house of parlament with one vnanimous consent to aime at Glory of God and saftie of this kingdome. the difference between his maiesty and the scots is not yet appeased I pray God put such an end to it as may be most for his Glory and the Good of both kingdomes. your frends at Groton are well as I vnderstand per Ben: Gostlin who was there lately. Thus haueinge not else to you at this time I commit you and all yours to the protection of the almighty and shall euer rest Your loving frend

Franc: Kirby

Endorsed by Governor Winthrop: Mr. Kirby per the Desire.

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W. 3. 9; 4 Collections , VII. 21–22.