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sented unto the Right hono^ble the Lords Commissioners for
plantations, omitting particular complaints which would have
been over tedious untill a fitter opportunity. Sir wee were
once resolved not to proceed to the Election of a new Governor
but finding his Maj^ties Commands to the Contrary that upon
the death or absence of any Governor to make a new Election.
Therefore untill wee heare of his Maj^ties further pleasure wee
have made choice of Capf: John West an auntient Inhabitant

who is a very honest Gentleman of a noble family being
brother to the Lord Laward sometimes Governor of Virginia.
I beseech God to direct his Maj^tie in appointing of some
worthy, religious Gentleman for to take charge of this his
Colony and I doubt not by God's assistance and the industry
of the people but Virginia in few yeares will flourish. You
may please to take notice that Capt: Clayborne two days
since repayred unto us for redress against the oppressions of
the Marylanders who have slaine three and hurt others of the
Inhabitants of the Ile of Kent. Notwithstanding their know-
ledge of his Maj^ties late express Letter to command freedome
of Trade the true Copie whereof I have here inclosed. I doe
believe that they would not have committed such Outrages
without Sir John Harvie's instigation however in conformity to
his Maj^ties command wee have entreated Capt: Utie and Capt:
Peirce to sayle for Maryland with Instructions and Letters from
the Governor and Councell desiring them to desist their
violent proceedings promising them all fayre correspondencie
on the behalfe of the Inhabitants of the Ile of Kent untill wee
understood his Maj^ties further pleasure. In the meane time
we rest in expectation of their Answer acording to which wee
intend to proceed. In the which I beseech God to direct us
for the best. I conclude with an assured hope that Sir John
Harvie's returne will be acceptable to God not displeasing to
his Maj^tie and an assured happiness unto this Colony wherein
whilst I live I shall be ready to doe you all the true Offices of
a faythfull freind and servant.
Sam: Mathews.
From Newport Neewes
this 25^th May. 1635.

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Order of the Privy Council
2. July. 1635.

At whytehall the seconde of July 1635.
Present
Lorde Archbishop of Canterburie
Lo: Privie-Seale Lord Cottington
Er: of Dorset M^r Secret: Windebanck.

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