LETTER OF LORD STRAFFORD.
(For the Mirror.)
The following is literally copied from an original autograph of the unfortunate Lord Strafford, and may prove interesting to your numerous readers.
C.J.T.
"Sweete Harte.—It is longe since I writt unto you, for I am here in such a troubel as gives mee little or noe respett. The chardge is now cum in, and I am now abel I prayse God, to telle you that I conceaue there is nothing capitall, and for the reste I knowe at the worste his maty will pardonne all without hurting my fortune, and then wee shall be happie by God's grace. Therefore comfortt yourself, for I trust these cloudes will away and thate wee shall have faire weathere afterwarde.
"Fare well, your lovinge husbande,
"Tower of Londonne,
"STRAFFORDE.
"4th Feb. 1640.
"My Wife."