who remembring a few Days we spent togithér with you at the Hall before the general Treaty ; and understanding that I was recommended by you on this Occasion were pleased to take a particular Notice of me on your Account: and introduced me to some of the first Families in this Place: by whom I was treated with much Kindness & generosity & intertained with much Splendor. And when I informed Mr Wharton that you had advised me, & that I was desirous of settling in Maryland ; he procured me Letters one from Sir John Eden oldest Brother of Governor Eden! another from W™ Eden? a younger Brother, &

The Government of Great Britain discountenanced transactions of that nature. Mr. Wharton resided in London for some time, as the Agent of the Purchasers with the view to obtain the confirmation by Government of the purchase made of the Indians, and authority to establish a form of Government on those Lands. Thé difficulties which occurred between Great Britain and her Colonies put an end to all prospect of terminating the scheme fayorably.--Letler of Frs. R. Wharton Esq.

1 Sir Roperr Even, Bart, son of Sir Robert E. of West Auckland, married Caroline, youngest daughter of Charles, 6th Lord Baltimore, sister and co-heir of the last peer of that name. He was appointed governor of Maryland in August 1768, but did not assume the government (according to McMahon, History Mary!.) until June, 1769. He continued in power until 1776. Easy of access, courteous to all, of fascinating accomplishments, he was respected if not beloved even by his political enemies. Hence he was permitted to remain in the province even after the establishment of a provincial government which, by express rule, exempted him and his family from its authority. Whilst enjoying this immunity some despatches from Lord George Germaine to his address were intercepted, and General Lee wrote to the Committee of Baltimore ordering his arrest.