Letter – Michael Blackett to Peter Watson – 11 Jan 1676

Janu: 11th 1675/6

Mr Peter Watson & Mr Fra: Townley

Srs

My last unto you was the 24 past to w[hi]ch referes you, since none from you, soe the lesse to inlarge upon the serving cheifly for Covert to the Inclosed, att w[hi]ch all things considered you cannott think much, nott that I doubt butt upon my friends letter of Recommendation you would p<er> forme with me in the needfull, butt I looke to have two things for my <.ow> because I w<ould> nott realy for £1000 have my friend to meet with any disapointments, soe in short if you doe trust me for whatsoever Mr Jno Strother of Stockholme doth draw upon you, pray lett his bills be accepted, being confident of his honesty & that he will Charge noe more then is needful & as you reimburse your selfe upon me payable In London, your bill god willing without fail shall be dewly honoured, if you will doe this then burne, or doe what you will with the inclosed butt if you think it nott convenient then pray deliver the inclosed to Mr Banks who I suppose will performe with me in every par ticular,  as you were first recommended unto me, soe you have the Refusall of my commission I am in hast[e]