I hope Major Winthrope is departed for Albany, which I should be glad to understand by one express yea or noe ; the ships Brigantine & sloope I understand are departed from Boston to their intended expidition for Canada three weeks ago withofit any company from Boston, they not being ready. If any newes, I desire your Honor to participate us with having for present noe more to enlarge, after my Respects I remaine your Honors most

Humble Serv^

Jacxdb Leisler Superscribed To the Right Hon^ie

Robert Treat Govern our of

the Collony of Connecticott. These.

LEISLER TO HIS COMMISSIONERS AT ALBAM.

a 1690 1st July In Fort wiUiam Gentlemen -- Yesterday was my last to which I Referr you, You have Referred us to y® Messengers who brought our letter but we cane xmderstand nothing of them, my opinion Is they came here to consult with there parties If they may safely Receive a Commission of mee what alteration in your place, there Coming here may cause us, the time will learne, beshure they are not well Tutered & keept from us I have writt you our meaning 'V'hich we hoop you may be able to observe touching the major, Inclosed is a copy of a Letter Received of Governour Treat which I perceive was lifFt upon the table wherein the major is absolutely Refused If Boston & Connecticut sends not their Compliment Ingaged In ye Result & approved by y^ government they Brook ye Covenant & we are not obliged to any article