April 23.—1639.
19. Letter from the King to Hamilton.[180]
Hamilton,
Before that this come to your hands you will have received two of mine of an elder Date, to which I can adde so little, that if I had not received yours of the 18ᵗʰ, I would not have written at this time. You have done well in laying all the Doubts before me, and shewing all your defects, (for which I am heartily sorry) by which I see there is not so much to be expected as otherwise there might: yet I continue my former Resolution, being glad that your own inclination leads you thereto; recommending Tantallon to your thoughts, for the which I have agreed with the true Owner. Think not of the North until I have done some good in the South. I shall haste to Berwick as soon as possibly I may; but I fear it will not be before the 12ᵗʰ of May, and I hope the 15ᵗʰ will be the latest. So hoping to have a merry meeting with you in Scotland, I rest
Your assured constant Friend,
Charles R.
York, 23 Apr. 1639.
1639.—April 25.
20. Letter from the King to Hamilton.[181]
Hamilton,
Having opened your Pacquet to Master Treasurer, I could not but tell you, that I could not but pity your cross Winds, and commend your Diligence: and so I rest
Your assured constant Friend,
Charles R.