In the morning of the 3^ I had news of 3 ships comming within the Sand point, whereupon I alarmed the tow^ne and gatt the train band in the fort and acquainted them upon watt account I garded the fort and tender them the inclosed writing which was seigned by five Capt^ and about 400 mens ho seems all to be animosly agried to the preservation of the Protestant religion and the fort for the present Protestant power that now Raigns in England, which does not yett putt the laest Govern' & his 3 counsels out of hoop to remaine Raining still I ame informed the intend to send one a purpose for England to act against use : -- we send to his Majiste one addrese with y*= inclosed seigned by the severall Capt^ & inhabitants I am now ferry bussy and cane not inlarge, only I advise that by y^ first, rommites ma be chosen and one trusted man send to piocure in England some privilleges. I wish we ma haue parte in your

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Charter, being as I understand in the latitude. If possible 1 could be informed of the said Charter and previledges it would "he grate satisfaction. I tank your m behalf of all that sied yours for all your broderlylofe and kaindness, and fully accept of itt and after Respekts I recommend you and us all in the protection of the Almighty God and remaine your most humble servant.

Superscribed Jacob Leisler.