8 " THE LOYAL DUKE OF NEWCASTLE." 



would not value a Thousand pounds, when other while he would 

 stand for a shilling. I know they hate me, and gather up any 

 stories (as I could instance in one lately) to keepe him in anger 

 against me." 



" ffor Mr. Topp.* 



" Jan. 31st, 1664-5. 



" Sir, seeing his Ex'^'^ is content to pass by & forgett (&, I hope, 



not to beleeve) those accusations, informations & agravations that 



have formerly beene brought to his Lo^p against me, w"*" have 



beene as well to his as my prejudice, I should be much to blame 



& very simple yf I did not learne at his wisdome and goodness to 



doe the like. I intreat you will please to present mine humble 



service together w"" these four Phesants to his Ex""^- and you will 



oblige 



" Your friend and servant, 



"G. S." 



* Sir Francis Topp, created a Baronet in 1668. 



