And where no Churches nor Meeting Houses are, the Constables are hereby required in their respective Precincts, having a true Copy of this Grant, to go abotit and collect the Charity of good Christian People for the use abovesaid.' Of all which Benevolence and Charity the said Ministers or Preachers and Constables, are to keep a distinct Account, which they are to transmit, with what Money they shall collect by virtue of tliis Grant, without delay to Stephen Courthmd 'Esq; Peter Jacobs Marius^ JoJm Kerhyll & John Kipp, who are hereby impowered to receive the same, and transmit the said Money, or so much as shall be requisit for the Redemption of the said Captives from Slavery, by the best and most convenient means and Tray. Provided always. That in case there shall be a surplusage above the value of their Redemption, or in case any of the said persons shall be dead, or otherwise redeemed, they the said Stephen Coiciiland Esq ; Peter Jacobs Marius John Kirhyll & John Kip shall be accountable to Me, or to the Governour and Commander in chief for the time being, for the sum collected, or so much thereof as is left upon their or some of their Redemption, that it may be set apart for the like, or otlier pious Uses, and for no other use or intent whatsoever.

Given under my Hand and Seal at Fort William Henry the 8th Day 0/ June, 1693.

Ben. Fletcher.

The same Lisense or Liberty w^h is given to y® friends of ye within named Prisoners . I give likewise to the Petitioner upon y« account of Bartholomew Rousston John Crage & William Green Sailers taken in ye same Vessell & now Prisoners with them The money to be gatliered & disposed of as within directed & equally towards y® Redemption of all five Witness my Hand