John Whitfield's Letter to Isaac Newton and "H. H."'s [Humphrey Hanwell's?] Letter to William Chaloner
A Copy of John Whitfield's Letter directed as follows Viz
T ot he Right Worshipfull Isaac Newton at his house near the Tubb Tavern in German street
January 25 9
May I humbly begg the favour of that you will be pleased to remember your promise which was to my wife every day I have thought it a month hoping to have the honour to have seen you either in passing or repassing to the Tower It lyes in your power to admitt me to bayle so good Sir be pleased to let me know whether I shall send to you or you will be pleased to call here which is all at present from
Sir
your prisoner + humble Servant
John Whitfield
Mr Chaloner
Fryday {Intr 7c8 even}
Iust now I was with Mr. Hopkins and delivering the letter, before I had read it thro said Hold this man I would speak to the Secretary I have not had an Opportunity since nor shall not this evening but will to morrow morning if possibly I gave him thanks and told him I was your friend and that you had not any body besides my selfe to do any thing for you but was ashamed of being so troublesome to him no man can foresee what will produce by att Gent but he promisseth very fair he said I might be with him to morrow in the evening I with you a good night's rest and a happy conclusion of your affaires
your H H
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