That what number of men were sent from this governm* (or shall hereafter be under their notice) unto Albany aforesaid, may receive orders from this Authority to their chief officers to comply with, and observed such methods and directions as shall be agreed on between the s^ Lieut Governor and Councill or their Deputyes, and the Governor" and Magistracy of this Colony having no especiall regard to those of the Convencon at Albany but what shall be in subordinacon to the authority & power before mcnconed.

That the Honbie Governor &c would please to take into their consideracon what numbers of men may be requisite for maintaining that post, how long to remaine there, and ye method of defraying that charge.

If Boston or Massachusets Colony ought not to be consulted herein, and w^hat may be expected on their part.

Or if what immediate necessity calls for, ought not first be consulted and proper resolucons to be made thereupon as the case requires.

And that persons be appointed forthwith, to treat w^^ the eonfederate Nacons of Indians, and make a true state of the case between us, to corroborate and influence them in their perseverance against the French and Indian Enemyesby the usuall manner of presents and such other modes as are most apt and suitable for securing Post &c.

Dated in New Haven Johannes Vermel ye,

February 24, 1689. Benjai^ Blagge,

Jacou Milborne.

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* SECY ALLYN'S ANSWER TO THE ABOVE.

Gentd -- In answer to your paper of proposalls we say that o"" sending of Capt" Bull and the souldiers under his Command to Albany was occasioned by Capt Leisler's declaring he could not, as matters were then circumstanced, afoard them reliefe, and the people there with the five nations, earnestly requesting it of vs, & c neighbours the Com^s of the United Colly nys aduising vs to it & assisting us therein, was for the better Securing of the place and those parts for there Ma^'^^s interest, & preseruation of his subjects there against the French & papists & other his Ma^i** Enymies that might Inuade or attack them