In March, 1695-6, we find Governor Fletcher of New York, writing to Governor Treat concerning sundry persons in Rye and Bedford who desired to have their land titles confirmed. ^

At a meeting of ye governor and council, held at Hartford, January 19th, 1696, protection was granted to the towns of Rye and Bedford, as members of their corporation ; and on the 10th of May following, Daniel Simpkins was appointed ensign for the latter town. January 2lst, 1696-7, Rye and Bedford applied to be united to Connecticut, upon which that colony concluded to receive ihem.'^

In a letter from Governor Fletcher, to the authorities of Connecticut, dated April 5th5 1697, the former complains about the latter's receiving Rye and Bedford, and thus withdrawing them from the obedience of New York.^

To compel the refractory towns into obedience, Governor Fletcher issued a proclamation upon April 15ih, 1697, in which he required Rye and Bedford to return to their allegiance. «

April 19th, 1697, Governor Fletcher states that Major Sellick had interfered in favor of Connecticut, with fifty armed men.f

In reply 30th of April, 1697, Connecticut disclaims the use of violent measures, and refers the whole matter to the King.g

Governor Fletcher and counsel, in answer to Connecticut, May 10th, 1697, entitles the reasons of the latter subterfugeesj and complains of her making a disturbance in time of war. In cona Town Rec. b Boundary letters, Hartford, fol. 10, letter 137.

c Bound, letters, fol. 10, p. 138. d Bound, letters, 140.