SO, or if met that any thing effectual will be agreed to from the different Interests, & Systems of policy prevailing in each Colony which must ever prove an obstruct" to establishments that depend on a perfect union of Sentiments & on proportional Quota's of Expense, I am persuaded that such Negligence in a matter of Gen' Concern could not have been foreseen by Governm* And I am happy to find that my sentiments correspond with those of your Lordship in the Necessity there is for a redress of such Grievances as must endanger the public Tranquility. -- I never Covetted, neither shall I ever wish for Authority, but where the public Service requires it, to reach abuses that may not otherwise be easily removed & The attention which the pres' duties of my office requires w'l rather Incline me to Wish that these Important points could be effected in any other Channell, of which I Express my doubts witii real concern.

The Event of the Public Negociations in wch the Ind^ propose to be Occupied the ensuing Season, are for many reasons as yet extremely doubtfull, they require to be strickly enquired into & I shall give them my whole attention. Highly encouraged by the favorable Sentiments with which yi" Lordship has honored my proceedings, I cannot sufficiently express my Gratitude upon that occasion ; but by a perseverance in my attention to Ids Majestys Interests & those Duties wch have procured me so flatteiff a distinction.

I am also much obliged to your Lordship for the Confirmation of the most agreeable news of the Recovery of his Royi Higlmess the D. of Gloucester, an Event which so nearly regards his Majesties domestic felicity, & which is so interesting to every faithful! Subject affords me the most sensible Satisfaction.