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Dor' Capell to Richard Powys.

Catalogue reference: 112/2/160

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This record is a file about the Dor' Capell to Richard Powys. dating from 12 March 1708.

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112/2/160

Title

Dor' Capell to Richard Powys.

Date

12 March 1708

Description

A place has been taken for them to go down to Norwich next Monday. "I beg when you have reseved the £30 from Sir John yr you will be pleased to send me word by a letter directed to Mr. Shapords house by the Red Well in Norwch, I am now in order for my jorney at ye Grene Dragon at Mrs. Robarts, whare the Norwch marchants and thare wifes lodg when she come to London, I have mett wth some of our Norwch Company wch goes down wth me very Good Company

The Coach goes now in 2 days to Norwch and goes out by 3 in the morning which makes me lodg at the Inn: at the Grene Dragon in Bushops Gatt-Street whare I may be redy at the exact time for ye stag will stay for none.."

Post script. "I beg my most humble service to your Worthy Good Lady and to Madam Hill & prety mis yr ingenus daughter."

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Shropshire Archives
Language

English

Record URL
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Dor' Capell to Richard Powys.