America and West Indies: August 1637 | British History Online

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Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies: Volume 1, 1574-1660. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1860.

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August 1637



Aug. 6. The Triumph in the Downs.	Earl of Northumberland to [Sir Thos. Roe]. The West India business doubtless the most hopeful and feasible design that can be fallen upon, if it could be followed as it ought to be; it must constantly be pursued at great expense for some years, without expecting a present profit. Doubts whether industry and patience, as well as money, is not wanted to perfect a work of that nature. The little encouragement given to trade makes all men ready to withdraw their stock from all parts. Fears they will hardly be drawn to engage in any new adventures, and it is too great an undertaking for a few well affected men to go through with. [Extract from DOMESTIC Corresp. Car. I.]