ANDROS TO GOV. COLVE.

No: 2a 1674.

Sr. -- This is to return you my acknowledgements and thanks for both yo's of the 10^^ and ll'h ultimo upon the subject of my relieving you in this place, being also obliged to you for yo' good opinion and Character of me here ; & shall bee glad of all opportunity wlierein I may testify yo"" Generosity in all yo' proceedings since my arrivall to these parts.

I have upon yo"" desh-e wholly freed the two prison ""^ you left mee here : I have also here enclosed sent you as you directed an answer in the Margent to the severall particulars in tlie s«^ pap"' which I hope you will bee satisfyed is as full & ample as is any way in my power. But againe assure you that liaving his Ma''es ^ hij5 j^_ iia orders I shall endeauo^" all I may the good & wellare of y^ Inhabitants of this place.

I haue now onely to adde my farther acknowledgements and thanks for y^ present of the three horses & Coach, am onely confused that yo"" sudden departure for soe great a distance will deprive me of y® means of shewing how sensible I am of this particular obligacon to myselfe.

Tills is by C. M. N. > & E. Caesar Knapton who will tell you the same verbally & wish you a good & prosperous voyage, also requesting you from mee to let mee know all opportunityes wherein I may serue you during yo longer stay in these parts. Remaining