I had never the thought of accusing those Dutch Gent'men either directly or indirectly, nor any other person, of holding intelligence with the Maques in so foule an action as was committed by them ; But writt onely to oblige them, and those other Gent'men who serve under yo r command at Albany, (for we were then in peace,) to councell the Maques, as Neighbours, to deliver up into our power, the actors of that murder, w eh was a satisfaction that with reason I might promise myselfe the 22 d July 1666.

on that occasion.

My L're of the 22 d July to those Gent'men at Albany, might have informed you what the S r Cousture was

;

ifor it had not beene

prudent after the death of those Gent'men, to hazard a person

of quality.

And I am very sorry that you tooke the paines to leave the place of y r usual residence

to make a

voyage to Albany, to have discourse with an ordinary Messenger who had nothing of

Trust committed to him.

The intention you signify to have of Embracing Allwayes the Interest of Europe, against the barbarous Indyans of America, is very commendable and befitting a person of your Quality and a

good Christian

That Passion which you likewise expresse, for the interest of his Maty

:

Brittaine, is to be esteemed, and there is no man of reason, who doth not approve y

r

f Great

judgm therein,

k that hath not the like for his Prince. I returne you thanks in particular for those obliging