Letter (number unidentified). To Roque de Huerta, Madrid, Avila. December 29, 1577

The porterage of letters.

Jesus be ever with your Honour. Amen.

AS I am answering your letter by another route, I will not say much except to beg you to inform me by the bearer how many of my letters you have received, if any. I should not like them to be lost as they are most important. As I shall 'feel anxious until I know whether they are in your hands, will you let me know by the first messenger that goes, and be kind enough to forward the enclosed letter to Captain Cepeda, my brother. Will you see that it goes by a trustworthy messenger and let me have the answer to my inquiries by him, as I think it will be the safest way. May our Lord give you His holy grace. Remember me kindly to Doiia Ines and the ladies. Sunday, December 29. Your Honour's unworthy servant,

Teresa de Jesus.