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Page 227
... returne prosperous : And I entreat you to have me com- mended to Mr John your sonn , and to be kindly remem- bered to your brother and sister Downing and to your broth- er and sister Phones [ Fones ] , with thankes for their special ...
... returne prosperous : And I entreat you to have me com- mended to Mr John your sonn , and to be kindly remem- bered to your brother and sister Downing and to your broth- er and sister Phones [ Fones ] , with thankes for their special ...
Page 237
... returne of Mr Pierce from Virginia whom we expecte siccis faucibus . I desire to acquaint you with such occurrants as may be newes to you whether forreine or domesticall . I re- ceived a letter dated in August last from Newfound Land in ...
... returne of Mr Pierce from Virginia whom we expecte siccis faucibus . I desire to acquaint you with such occurrants as may be newes to you whether forreine or domesticall . I re- ceived a letter dated in August last from Newfound Land in ...
Page 247
... returne of I suppose will be bever , it beinge almost the only Commodity of that Con- try and therein your skill may be lesse then mine , a word therefore of direction will be requisite . Note that there is great difference in bever ...
... returne of I suppose will be bever , it beinge almost the only Commodity of that Con- try and therein your skill may be lesse then mine , a word therefore of direction will be requisite . Note that there is great difference in bever ...
Page 251
... returne of that comodity per Mr Pierce we do not expect it so sodenly , sat cito si sat bene , and whether the profit shall be more or lesse it shall give content to the new marchants , when it cometh ; the successe whereof we must ...
... returne of that comodity per Mr Pierce we do not expect it so sodenly , sat cito si sat bene , and whether the profit shall be more or lesse it shall give content to the new marchants , when it cometh ; the successe whereof we must ...
Page 255
... returne but he said he would not retorne except he sawe a letter from the Governors owne hand , with promise of increase of his wages . I have sent M Samford the Instrument and sight ruler the Ger- maine bespoke for him , together with ...
... returne but he said he would not retorne except he sawe a letter from the Governors owne hand , with promise of increase of his wages . I have sent M Samford the Instrument and sight ruler the Ger- maine bespoke for him , together with ...
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Page 213 - Whereas, we all came into these parts of America, with one and the same end and aim, namely, to advance the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to enjoy the liberties of the Gospel in purity with peace...
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