In relation to the affair of Jamaica we assure your Ex^y that such of us as have already made any Representation thereof designed not thereby any reflection on your Ex^ys administration. On the Contrary we gladly embrace this opportunity to retui-n your Ex'=y our humble and hearty thanks for granting M'" Poyer Induction immediately upon liis arrival notwithstanding the designs of the adversaries of the Church there to prevent it, and for consulting the Cliief Justice in what might be proper for his Effectual Relief and Settlement. And we are very sorry that the Justice of whom IVI^ Poyer complained cctuld not be prevailed

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upon by your Ex^ys Expostulation to perform his duty, notwithstanding your Ex<=y was pleased to assure him M^ Poyer should not be born down by reason of his low Circumstances, but should be supported in his Suite by the generous assistance of your Ex^ys purse.

We are divided in our opinions about bringing tliis matter to a tryal at Law because some that have signed a Representation of this case are still of opinion that it ought not to be brought to a "Tryal, till the Bishop of London (to whom they have adi-essed it) give his directions therein. Tho' others that have signed the said representation do concurr with those that have not in the method Yo'' Ex^y proposes for redi-essing M'" Foyers Grievances. Being now better satisfyed in what your Excellency informs us that it is only cognizable before those from whom we can expect more Impartial Justice.