MS46.02: William Blathwayt Papers
Richard Wharton Letter dated May 18, 1684

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Boston In N: Engld May 18 1684


Sr

I was honr d with yors [per] Captn Ware, and have from him
received the money yw menconed, Captn Ware entertanes Mr
Wrights son, who spends most of his tyme at a writeing
Schoole, I hope for opportunity for his passage and Convey
ance of the money in a month to Madra

The last election heer hath made a considerable alteracón
in ye Magistracy, and will its feared ad much to our acco of
Male administracóns, and hasten ye disolution of this Charter
Corporation, Mr Cranfields Conduct hath much influenced
all Councell in thes Collonyes, and hurryed ye inconsiderate
almost into desperation, and if great prudence be not used
in bringing about ye expected resolucón great confusion will
ensue, Pray Sr pardon this intimacón and as any occasion
heer may require my service be pleased to honr me with yor
Comands and they shall always be most cheerfully obeyed by

Yor Excellencyes most humble
Servt

Rd Wharton

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New England
18 May 1684

Concerning Mr Cranfield
Recd ye 3d Sept 84
From [Mr Lynch]