1642-3.] LADY BRILLIANA HARLEY. 189 then say, they knewe not whoo did it ; for so they say, they knewe not whoo draeue away the 6 coolts, but Mr Connigsby keepes them, though I haue rwite to him for them. They haue vsed all means to leaue me haue no man in my howes, and tell me, that then I shall be safe ; but I haue no taus to trust them. I thanke God we are all well. I long to see my cosen Hackellt. I pray God blles you. Your most affectinat mother, BRILLIANA HARLEY. Feb. 14, 1642. CLXXXVI. For my deare sonne Mr. Edward Harley. My deare Ned-Your littell vollome of paper sent by Boucle had a long wellcome. I am very glad that your sister is recouered. If Mr Moores man Makelin has told you nothing, I pray you aske him, what Mr Moore bide him tell you. Docter Wright and his wifepresents theare sands to you, and Mr Phillpis has bine, and is very carefull. Mr Hill has vndertaken to bring the water into the mote. I ventured but 20th but he has had many oposits, but Mr Gower was for him. I hope it will be doun. I pray God blles you with all blessings. Your most affectinat mother, BRILLIANA HARLEY. I thanke God your brother and sisters are well. Feb. 23, 1642. CLXXXVII. For my deare sonne Mr. Edward Harley. My deare Ned -I rwite to you the other day by Mr Taylor, and I am as glad to doo it now, and I hope this will come safe to your hand. I am in the same condistion as I was; still amongst my enimys, who now threeten me not with forsess, becaus the soulders are goon before Gloster; theaire randevous is Sr Ro. Cookes howes. My deare
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