1612 May 29 Neville to John Holles

Source: Historical Manuscripts Commission, Report of the Manuscripts of His Grace the Duke of Portland, K.G., Vol. IX, Page 157-8

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Sir. When I came from you this afternoon I found the King not gone abroad, nor in a good while after, so as I believe it will be late ere the prince return. But that is not all for I have received notice from my friends that the king is pleased to speak with me himself and am required to be in a readiness when he comes in. I must therefore intreat you to make my humble excuse to his highness that I wait not upon him a tthis time. But as soon as I have attended his Majesty's pleasure, be it this night or tomorrow or whensoever, I will wait your best opportunity to finish the favour you have begun for me. In he meantime I render you due thanks for so much as I have already received and will ever reamin your thankful and most respective friend to serve you. Henry Nevill. From Westminster, 29 May, 1612.