“You have given such a maintenance to that repute which your former deportment had begotten that it will need no other livelihood than a chronicle.”

Affirming that true honour endures through historical record rather than fleeting favour · Letter to Sir Benjamin Rudyard, 29 November 1640

• History
• Honour
• Reputation

“They believe the spirit which inspired the Reformation and the genius which dictated the Magna Charta possessed you.”

Praising a parliamentary speech as guided by reforming and constitutional principles · Letter to Sir Benjamin Rudyard, 29 November 1640

• History
• Politics
• Praise

“In my poor cell and sequestration from all business, I bless God and pray for more such members in the Commonwealth.”

Expressing quiet contentment in retirement while hoping for upright public service · Letter to Sir Benjamin Rudyard, 29 November 1640

• Contentment
• Politics
• Prayer