Letter from Sir Thomas Rainsborough to Henry Washington Governor of Worcester

Sir,

I shall no ways remit any civility to you, but can by no means admit the gentlemen to go the general [Thomas Fairfax] with your message desired; yet, if you please to send them, or any other persons, to see the general sign the articles accepted by you they shall receive such safe conduct. In the meantime I shall, in the presence of whom you shall appoint, sign the articles myself with engagement for the general's confirmation thereof; and I do (together with such hostages as you please to send me) eitpect the like from you, and for that you desire a pass for Colonel Bridges and Colonel 'Kay.

I remain, your humble servant,

Thos. Rainsborough.