Simon Forman Agnis Hopkins for Ihon hopkins of 40 yeares that went in the Desyer too monethes afore chrimas {sic} to the Indians. to knowe what is becom of him a Lyue or deed or when he will com home questo 1600 the 8 Iulij ♂ post m’ at 20 p on. –
Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 236, f. 162v (upper left part of page)