Since all this they came to me in the presents of the Lord Effingham now Gov r of Virginia presentinge two dorst [dressed?] Deerskins desiringe me to send them to the Kinge

included in the grant,

that a red broad seale might be affixed to them, that, that part of Susquehanna river might be annexed to this Collony haveing some of their friends livinge there.

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PAPERS RELATING TO THE SUSQUEHANNAH RIVER.

THE HUMBLE ADDRESS of the governour and councill of your majesty s prouince of j

[6 aug.

new yorke and dependencys

1691.]

[Lond. Doc. VIII.]

Most Gracious Sovereigne

May it please Yo r Most Excell* Maj'y There being nothing so dear unto us as the prosperity of your Majesty the increase of your empire and the safety of your people planted in these remote parts of America, We therefore in all humble manner find it is our duty to represent unto your most sacred Majesty the State and Condiccn of this your Majesty's Province, that by a view thereof Your Majesty may be truely informed of the advantages accruing to your Majesty and also of the great detriment and prejudice that threatens your Majesty's interest by the pretences of our Neighbours and the strength of the French your Majesty's declared enemys.

Therefore Most Excel 1 Sovereigne

This your Maj'y* Province was first settled and planted in the year of our Lord 1619. by the

States Generall of the United Provinces, who did extend the line of their

dominion from this your