Tis True that by the Abdication of the Crown by the Duke of York ; afterwards in the year 1688; this Government became vested in the Crown (If not before) but I believe no record or other writing Can be produced, whereby it Can be made appear, that the Crown Ever Intended to abridge the Northern bounds of this Government or to confine it to any Bounds ; but what it had, when under the Government of the Duke of York ; whence I conclude That the bounds of this Government Continue Still the Same as in his time; Except where they may have been altered as above by Agreement that it Extends to Connecticut River ; and Therefore that the Government of New Hampshire, which is to Extend westward till it meets with his Majestys other Governments, and no farther; must Terminate at that River ; as its utmost western Boundary.

I am very Sensible ; may it Please your Excellency ; that the above Representation, Relating to the Eastern bounds of this Government, is very Imperfect ; being framed only on the few papers and materials I have been able to collect, at this time ;. Relating to a matter, which I must confess, myself, very much

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unacquainted with. But hope these few Hints, may be of Some use in the affair, and doubt not but his Majesty's Surveyor General, who I suppose is much Better acquainted with the Bounds of this government, than I can pretend to be; will give your Excellency much further Light Relating to them. I am Your Excellencys most Obedient Humble Servant R. Braprey.