and that is of great advantage in our affairs. God hath given it to our handful; let us endeavour to keep it. I had rather have a plain russet-coated Captain that knows what he fights for, and loves what he knows, than that which you call ‘a Gentleman’ and is nothing else. I honour a Gentleman that is so indeed!—
I understand Mr. Margery hath honest men will follow him: if so, be pleased to make use of him, it much concerns your good to have conscientious men. I understand that there is an Order for me to have 3,000l. out of the Association; and Essex hath sent their part, or near it. I assure you we need exceedingly. I hope to find your favour and respect. I protest, if it were for myself, I would not move you. That is all, from your faithful servant, OLIVER CROMWELL.
P.S. If you send such men as Essex hath sent, it will be to little purpose. Be pleased to take care of their march; and that such may come along with them as will be able to bring them to the main Body; and then I doubt not but we shall keep them, and make good use of them.—I beseech you, give countenance to Mr. Margery! Help him in raising his Troop; let him not want your favour in whatsoever is needful for promoting this work;—and command your servant. If he can raise the horses from Malignants, let him have your warrant: it will be of special service.[1]
Listing still; and with more trouble than ever. Matters go not well: ‘Nobody to put-on,’ nobody to push; cash too is and remains defective:—here, however, is another glimpse of the Ironsides, first specific glimpse, which is something.
- ↑ Original in the possession of Dawson Turner, Esq., Great Yarmouth; printed in Papers of Norfolk Archæological Society (Norwich, January 1848).
