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Yesterday, the first match I played this year. However I will muster up all my courage against Tuesday's engagement. I will trouble your Grace with nothing more than that I wish you Success in everything except ye Cricket Match and that I am etc.
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I received this moment your Grace's letter and am extremely happy your Grace intends us ye honour of making one a
Tuesday, and will without fail bring a gentleman with me to play against you, One that has played very seldom for these several
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