Joseph Dudley letter to William Blathwayt, 1683 August 13

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I am very unhapily Constrayned to take leave by
this paper acknowledgment of your undeserved respect &
favour for me in my attendance here, & I shall alwayes
bear a grateful sense thereof upon my Mind, & shall
sincerely endeavour his Majestyes Service & Satisfaction at
home & shall be bold to kiss your hand sometimes by
a line or two, though not worth the postage, I pray
the Honnor of your letters to the Governor if they be
ready : & other things Necessary that I would gladly
have advised with you in I shall trouble you with in
My Next from home when god shall bring Me
thither, I wish you all the Advance of Honnor that your
faithfull service to his Majesty doth at all times deserve
& shall assure our Government at home of your repects
& Care for them if they can be wise for themselves.
& shall alwayes be

Captain Richards
presents you with his Service.

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August: 13: 1683

No: 20