Note 3 — HISTORICAL RECORD OF THE SECOND,

Copy of a letter addressed by King Charles II.:—

'To the Earl of Peterborough.

'Dated Whitehall, y_e 21^st of 10^ber 1661.

'My Lord Peterborough:—I am very well satisfied of your care and dilligence in the employment your are in, for which I thank you very heartily. And assure yourself I have soe just a sense of this and all your other services, as you shall find upon all occasions how much I esteem and value all those who serve me faithfully. I have noe more to adde at present only to desire you to lett those honest men knowe who are along with you, y^t they shall allwayes be in my particular care and protection, as persons y^t venture themselves in my service. And so wishing you a good voyage I remain

'Y^r very aff^nate friend

'Charles R.'

'Bibl. Harl., 6844.'