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Petition to relieve Gookin of child support for Hannah Stevenson's bastard child, which he claims is not his. This manuscript is accompanied by Daniel Gookin ADS to John Spring, et al., [Cambridge], 1p.; 1673 January 28, an order to appear in court.

Certificate of marriage for Samuel and Mary Winship.

Asks about her mother's health; hopes that the drops have helped. Children have recovered from smallpox, but Lady Price would not let her servant enter the house for fear of infection. Comments on weather and garden.

Includes charges for weaving services.

Expresses his appreciation for a book sent by the recipient. Strong remarks on the injustice of preventing women from pursuing education. Hopes that the recipient's example of beauty and achievement will inspire other women.

Addressed to Jane Vincent in Antigua. Mary relates information about her declining health, births, deaths, and marriages. She notes that the children of Mrs. Royall, deceased, are dissatisfied with her will. She wishes Jenney to send her "sand boxes" and shells.

Letter written to his wife about his affection towards her, "a lovely best friend to return to, one who I know longs to see me with equal Impatience & will receive me with as much Delight as she will give me." Discusses the stay of a Miss Gillebrand. Discusses a sermon he presented recently on "XCI psalm" and the prayer of the "Edification in True Religion" for a woman friend. Gives news of a friends illness in an appended note.

Letter offering and requesting information regarding Cleaveland family genealogy.

Order to the constable of Watertown. Katherine Draper, previously of Dedham, is currently dwelling at the house of Mathew Johnson in Watertown. "...her Circumstances being such that the Selectmen Refuse to accept of her to be an Inhabitant of Said Watertown." Simon Whitney is to warn Katherine Draper "to Depart forthwith out of Watertown and no longer abide therein."