cover 1641 (24 May) entire letter from Will Pryng at "Deale castle" to "his noble freind Captaine Collins at Moates bulworke, these", the contents explain that the writer was awaiting the arrival of Prince William of Orange (for his marriage to Mary, the Princess Royal) "The expectance of the Prince Auranch in thess parts has retarded my going to London", he complains that although his need to return is urgent he has been required to stay by his superior "such an indiferent Lieutenant I have, that I protest I am loth to trust him in publique affairs", the second part of the letter makes a representation on behalf of a local man regarding a dispute over fishing rights; fine and fresh. Full transcript included. Photo