1612 May 30b Neville to John Holles

Source: Historical Manuscripts Commission, Report of the Manuscripts of His Grace the Duke of Portland, K.G., Vol. IX, Page 158

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Sir. When I sent my man to you this morning, I went presently after to the Court and finding the King gone abroad a hunting, where I supposed the prince would likewise be, I took the opportunity of that time to make a step into London about an especial business of mine own. In the meantime my man not finding me at Whitehall, where I willed him to attend me, went home to my house to wait for me there; so as we met not till the time you assigned me was past. I am sorry for this accident and that I received not your letter in time. But my hope is that my plain and honest intentions will receive a gracious interpretation and that his highness will dispense with my present necessary attendance upon the king's pleasure and leisure, and command me afterwards to wait upon him either here, if the opportunity serve, or at Richmond wither I will come on purpose. I acknowledge your great favour in the meantime and will endeavour to approve myself your thankful friend and kinsman to serve you, Henry Neville. Westminster the 30th of May, 1612.