sufficient to take it in), than be detained from obeying such commands as I shall receive. I humbly beseech you to be confident that no man hath a more faithful heart to serve you than myself, nor shall be more strict to obey your commands than your most humble servant,
Sir, I beseech you to let me know your resolution in this business with all the possible speed that may be; because whatsoever I be designed to, I wish I may speedily endeavour it, tirne being so precious for action in this season.[1]
Langford House, whither Oliver is now bound, hoping to arrive tonight, is near Salisbury. He did arrive accordingly; drew out part of his brigade, and summoned the place;— here is his own most brief account of the business.
TO THE HONOURABLE WILLIAM LENTHALL, ESQUIRE, SPEAKER TO THE HONOURABLE HOUSE OF COMMONS: THESE
Sir,—I gave you an account, the last night, of my marching to Langford House. Whither I came this day, and immediately sent them in a Summons. The Governor desired I should send two Officers to treat with him; and I accordingly appointed Lieutenant-Colonel Hewson and Major Kelsey thereunto. The Treaty produced the Agreement, which I have here enclosed to you.
The General, I hear, is advanced as far West as Collumpton, and hath sent some Horse and Foot to Tiverton. It is earnestly desired that more Foot might march up to him;—it being convenient that we stay “here” a day for our Foot that are behind and coming up.
- ↑ Sloane Mss. 1519, fol. 61:—only the Signature is in Oliver’s hand.
