Dear Mr Holyfen,

It's my great joy to report to you, sir, that myself and the nineteen other men employed by the Loomworks of Holyfen Village have after much wrestling with God, and many hours of discussion and debate, have elected to offer our services for the defense of the liberties of England and the freedom of the Gospel, to wit the troop of horse commanded by your uncle Capt Cromwell of Ely. Your brother Edmund is Lieutenant of this troop, and we are currently drilling and undertaking the study of the school of the cavalry in the country between Cambridge and Holyfen village.

Sir, we thank you for the great generosity you have shown us, and ask to be remembered in your prayers as we undertake this service.

I beg to remain your faithful servant,

Samuel Kilmister, Trooper, the Troop of Captain Cromwell

To Mr Sydney Holyfen, the Old House, near St John's Gate, London