8th. Decr 1720

Sr

I am Sorry for ye. Assault made upon Your Lady
and what was done was in hurry & heat of blood, I intended
no more by it but the defence of My Masters Right and perty
without the least Itt will to your Lady, & did not intend to
hurt he by what I did but only to put a Stop to the excedings of
the parties concern'd agt. my Masters Bar or Rail, I have been
always and an Still ready to beg yours & your Ladys parden
for my Rashness and aur willing to Submit to any condeseeacon
you can desire and therefore I hope you will not endeavour
to Aggrevate the Fine agt. a poor menial Servt. who is and
allways has been

Your humble Servt
G: Irving