Proceedings of the Council of Maryland, 1684-89. 425

King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, Defender of
the Faith, Supream Lord of the
Province of Maryland
and all other his late Majesties Territories & Dominions in
America etc. To whom we do acknowledge all faith and con-
stant obedience with all hearty and humble affection. Be-
seeching God by whom Kings do Reign, to bless the Royal
King James the Second with long and happy Years to Reign
over us.
God save King James the Second.

London

Printed by the Assigns of John Bill deceas'd
and by Henry Hills and Thomas Newcomb
Printers to the Kings most excellent Majesty
1684

[Indorsed] Form of a Proclamation for Maryland.
13^th Feb^ry 1684/5.
Delivered to my Lord Baltemore with
a Letter from the Council, dated the 6^th inst.

I acknowledge to have rece^d this day being the 12^th of Feb^r
a pacquett from M^r William Blathwayte 1684/5.
C. Baltemore

Viz a Ire from the Council
& two Proclamations.
(Endorsed)
My Ld Baltemores Rec^t from
the Councill Letter & Proclamation
to be Published
Maryland.

P. R. O.

Colonial
Papers.

Mern^d 13. Feb^ry 1684/5, delivered to my Lord Baltemore a
letter from the Lords of the Councill dated the 6. instant,
directing his Lordship to proclaim His Majesty King James
the second in Maryland according to the Form of a Proclama-
tion enclosed, as also to publish another Proclamation which is
likewise enclosed of the same date for continuing of Offices
till his Majesty's pleasure should be further known.

Which letter was directed
To Our very good Lord Charles Lord Baltemore proprietary
of His Majesty's Province of Maryland in America
and signed
W. Cant, Guilford C. S. Rochester, Halifax C. P. S. Beau-

P. R. O.

Colonial
Entry Book,
Vol. 52.
p. 89