They must, therefore, not calculate on being dispersed for any greater lengtli of time.

You see the nect-ssity to wliich I am reduced. It causes me much uneasiness, because I am convinced that the w'ork can not fail were the people on tlie spot to prosecute it. But we must submit to what we cannot remedy. I, however, have tlie testimony of a gO')d conscience in having done all that depended on me for their support, and prosecuted the work for wliich they v;cie '.lestined.

I am

Mr Cast. R. H

MANOR OF LIVINGSTON. 685

GOV. HUNTER TO MR. CAST.

[From the French.]

N. Y. 17th 8ber 1712

Sir,

Du Pre having landed at Rhode Island and not being as yet arrived, and having all my letters relating to the Palatines, I cannot tell you what measures I am to adopt, I expect him every moment. Nevertheless do your best to retain as many of these poor people as possible within their duty, and I shall distinguish them from the rest by all the grants of land in my power. As for the others, I only pray God to tiu'n away the Vengeance that menaces them and which they have richly deserved. As regards yourself individually, you will find that you do not work for an Ingrate. There are persons who would insinuate sus'picions as to your conduct but without effect. I believe you an honest man and am sincerely,

Sir, &c Distribute as soon as possible Ro. Hunter.

whatever you have among the sick and indigent.