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My last was of October 4^th [by] Cap^ne Beard, who sailed under
Convoy of the Samuel and Henry, and I hope arrived safely by whome
I sent you the Duplicates of the Journal of the Council Laws &c, which
were before forwarded by Cap^ne Ware No opportunity has since presented
until now. Then come by Cap^ne Fay, to whom have delivered the Acts
passed by the Assmbly at their last sitting, with Copy of the Minutes
or Journal of the Council &c all made up together and directed unto
yo^r Honour, which I wish safe to your hand.

In mine [by] Cap^ne Beard I acquainted you that about a month
before the date thereof, his Exc^y had put into my hand a Deputation
from your self as Auditor General &c which he had then newly received.
I had therewith no Letter nor Instructions to direct in the management
thereof, or what allowance is expected and prayed yor Honour to let
me understand what methods are proper in that affaire; But no Ship
is since arrived here from London , whereby I might receive an answer.
I would gladly be serviceable to your Honour to the utmost of my
power. I have spoken unto M^r Treasurer to prepare his accompt
that so I may have it to transmit by the next.

His Exc^y and Council have prepared an Address unto their
Maj^ties to represent and lay before them the state and condition of
this their Province thrô the difficulties and
distresses of the War and humbly to supplicate their Princely consideration and Favour in

that and other Respects; which is forwarded under cover to S^r Henry
Ashurst & Mr Constantine Phips, whome they have desired and
appointed to wait upon their Maj^ties humbly to present the same
and to attend them in any other affaires of the Province, as occasion
may offer

There has been now some considerable Respit from any attack
of the Enemy, it's thought the cutting of their Provisions the last
summer has considerably straightened them, thô the Frontiers are
constantly upon their Guard, and in Expectation of their comeing,
and charges are daily arising; what further concerns the publick,
you will receive in a Letter from the Council, and by his
Excellencies particular Letters.

S^r , I hope you will please to excuse the defects for want
of Forme, or otherwise which you shall find in my Returnes
having not been before accustomed to such methods. I shall
willingly receive the notification of what is amiss, and strenuoulsy
endeavour for future to rectifie the same, and in all things to
Approve my self sincerly devoted to their Maj^ties Service
Craveing leave to kiss your hand being ready to receive your
Commands

Boston February 21th
1692/3

The foregoing is Copy of what went by Fay These come by
Capne [Job] Prince to whom have delivered the Duplicates of what
was sent by Fay, together with such Acts of the Assembly as have
been since passed, which I wish safe to your hand, and shall embrace
all opportunities to forward what is proper and required of me referring
to the affaires of the Government, that so their Lordships of the
Committee may be made acquainted therewith. Wishing you all
happiness.

Boston Aprill 10th 1693

Boston 21 Feb: 10 April 93
From M Addington
Rec^d 24 May 1693
[By] Cap^t Prince

To The Hon^ble William Blathwayt Esq^r
At the Plantation Office
In
London

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