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When I had the hapyness to converse with you att Whitehall, you will beare
me witness that I did what was in me to prevent those things w^ch would in
the Conclusion have proved unhapy for this Colony. There is now Assembled
here in Boston a Generall Court. I have not been wanting to lett them
understand what great cause they have to be thankfull to their Maj^ties for the
priviledges by the new Charter Confirmed to them. My Endeavours and
p[er]suasions have hitherto had a good Effect as you will perceive by the addresses
w^ch are Intended to be humbly presented to their Maj^ties . The Generallity
of people here are extremely pleased with S^r W^m Phipps his being made
their Governo^r. the Gentleman who are of his Council doe most Cordially fall
in with the p^r sent settlement.

I have discoursed M^r Addington about the affaire you desired me to mention
to him, I doe not find in him any averseness but rather a willingness to
serve you therein, butt whether he may not bee of another minde when his
kinsman shall arrive, I cannot tell, butt shall then be able to say more than
att p^r sent. Some other particulars w^ch you were pleased to discourse with
me about, are not as yett determined. I shall endeavour not to faile to
give you a true accompt of things as there shall be occasion for it. And I must
pray the continuance of yo^r kindness to the simple honest Good people in
this Country. If in any thing I can serve you here please to command,

Boston June 22^d 1692

New England
22 June 1692
From M Mather
R^cd 11 August 1692

To
William Blathwayt Es^qr
Secretary to the R^t hon^ble Comittee
of Lords for Forreign
Plantations
Att
Whitehall