Sone before my unfortunate comynge into the Traytor's hands I receaved a lettre from Florence Mc Cartie, wherein he seemed to justifie himself upon hard opynion conceaved of him by some, by reason of sondry extremities, wherein he stood; and what my answere is unto him (none after my delyverie, havinge found an opportunitie to sende unto him) I thought good to make knowne to you by th enclosed copie; so leavige, comytt you to the blessed guydance of the Almightie.
From Kilkenny
Your veray assured Frend,
THOS. ORMOND & OSSORY