Insomuch that we propose for a generall assistance that such persones as to you shall seem meet may be commissioned to treat with them relating the s^ important affaires, here at new york being adjudged the medium between the parties concerned, upon the 2iS^ of this Instant So that we may conclude what may conduce most to the Kings intrest the wellfare of the provinces, & the prevention if not destruction of the enimies, This is the needful for the present, Commending you to god, I remaine

Your friend & humble Servant

•CAPT COODE TO LEISLER.

April 4th 1690, St. Marys, Most Hono«° S^ -- The within is a copy of what I sent long since in answer to yo''^ to ye Assembly, w^h about 5 or 6 months being under an adjournment, thought it my duty to expedite it. It went by way of Pennsilvania,but considering what a disafected interest interposes betwixt N. York & this place, wonder not much at ye miscarriage ; I have very greatefully, as well as conveniently received yours, March ye 4'^, the convencon of ye Rep''sentatives of ye Province being to silt ye weeke after yo^*

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came, till w<=h time I desiied ye stay of ye messenger to advise Low wee could best answer yo^ most reasonable and necessary desires, sent away to ye Virginia government, ace" of yo^^ & Co'i Steders, desiring a speedy answer and concurrence. I arn heartily sorry I had no sooner an ace" of these two Rogues, Henly and Walsh. I had them very lately in custody upon suspicon, being Strangers, Irishmen & papists, & coming from Martinico, but they much appeald to yourselfe for justificacon upon w<=^ they were confined till they would produce a certificate from your Hon^ of their good behaviour, W^^ they confidently promised, but the sone undeceived us & made their escapes towards Pennsilvania, but have made fresh pursuit after them & doubt not to have them well returned in Irons & safely secured.