Edward Randolph letter to William Blathwayt, 1692 July 17

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Their Majesties haue Men of Warr in the Capes, at New York
& New England. I beleiue it would be of great service to their
Majesties if I was appointed to muster the men aboard
Every ship when euer I came where they be at an
Anchor which will not (as I think) prejudice my
other busines. I am Sr Yours Edward Randolph

the ship Henry Captain ffinch
Commander has not 30 able men aboard
his complement is 70:

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To the Honorable
Mr. Blathwayt
at Whitehall
by Captain Townsend
Commandore
R: D: G:

Virginia 17 July 1692
From Mr Randolph
Received 6 September 1692