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Papers of the Winthrop Family, Volume 4

Edward Cooke to John Winthrop1
Cooke, Edward JW

1640-05-15

To the right worshipfull my most Honoured friend, Mr. John Winthrop Esqr. Governour in New England present these
Worthie Sir,

Yow were pleased to give mee soe good encouragment by your letter of my sonns deportment in New England and the hopes of his well doeinge in that Cuntrey, being stockt with thinges fitting his Callinge, as I have now sent him back againe, fully accomplished with all provisions for his profession, and otherwise, giving yow thankes for your kindeness shewed to him, not doubting but that hee willbee a very vsefull mann amongest yow, and to your selfe and yours serviceable vppon all occations, as indeede hee stands most oblieged for your favours. his purpose is to sitt downe in Charles Towne. I entreate your good favour to him with your good advise in som perticulers as his howse, or what els may concerne his good, and I willbee ready vppon all occations to express my thankfullness. Let mee entreate your acceptance of a poore token of my love, which my sonn will deliver vnto yow and soe for this present, presenting my Service to your selfe, I commend yow and all yours to the divine protection, and rest now and ever Your worshipps assured friend to serve yow

Edward Cooke London, May 15ยบ 1640

Endorsed by Governor Winthrop: Mr. Cooke. Resp. per the Sparrow.

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W. 3. 104; 4 Collections , VII. 383.