282 Proceedings of the Council of Maryland, 1676-81.

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not, but one of the two, I've caused to be apprehended, might
have served their turne. My Lord, if his Ma^tie please not to
send in some loyall active person to command under Sir Henry
Chicheley (who is now superannuated) very speedily, the Gov-
ernment of Virginia will be in danger: I pray God Secre^r
Spencer be owner of so much Loyalty, as to deserve the trust,
and dignity now confer'd on him: Had I the honor to be one
hour with your Lordship, I could give your Lords^p satisfaction
in some things, relateing to his Ma'^ies service, which I dare not
commit to paper in this juncture. I therefore humbly beg your
Lords^p! pardon for breaking in upon you with this fresh trouble,
afore I've expiated the rudeness of my former addresses with
some evidence of my being as by infinitt obligacons I am
My Good Lord your Lordship's
.Most faithfull, obedient & humble servant
C. Baltemore.

19^th July 1681.
I humbly beg that the Countesse of Anglesey will permit
the tender of mine and wife's most humble service to her.

(Endorsed)
For the Right Hono^ble the Earle of Anglesey,
Lord Privy Seale of England.
In Drury-lane
humbly present
London