had no time to kisse the King's hands and petition for itt a very great misfortune after so long service, for in the circumstances I was then in I served faithfully to the uttermost of my power. After I quitted France I went to Tangier and haveing left that place sometime after came hither so that I never had time to represent my case to His Majesty which I request you to espouse for me that so by your means I may obtaine either all or at least some part of that stay was so short that I

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--The King

I know had bin bountifull to all and I am confident hath too much however it happens I shall as heartily pray for his good health and happy success in all his undertakings as any one breathing and be ever ready to make all just acknowledgements to yourselfe for so great an obligation and favour; wishing heartily for a favorable occasion to demonstrate how profound an esteem I have for your person and merritts and give undenyable proofs that I am sincerely and with all respects

which is due to me

generosity to see me suffer ;

Sir

Your most humble and affectionate servant Tho s Dongan

M. DE

DENONVILLE TO GOV. DONGAN. [Paris Doc. III.]

29 Sept. 1686.

by the Rev. Father de Lamberville, the elder, missionary among the Iroquois of the village of the Onontagues the letter which you took the trouble to write to me on the 27 th July. repeat, Sir, what I already had the honour to state to you that it will not be my fault that we shall not live in very good intelligence. I am willing to believe, Sir, that you will contribute thereunto on your side, and that you will put an end to all those causes that may exist for dissatisfaction at what is doing under your government by your traders and others whom you protect.