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them so hard that they dropt several things I^st pair of Mock-
asoons, one stick like a back sword much like that you did
see at Captain Addisons; M^r Ousley returned to his house
last night, but the Indians are still in pursuit, who says they
doubt not to come up with them, unless they Come over
Potowmack M^r Ousley and his Party is appointed by Our
Indians to meet them again this Day; send the inclosed to S^t
Maries with all speed, that the Governor and Assembly may
be acquainted with it, which is all at present with due respects
from Honoured S^r
At Cap^t Addisons house Your humble Servant
To the Honble Major Ninian Beale James Thompson
at his house Hast for their
Majesties Service. Post hast.

The Inclosed mentioned in the foregoing was a Letter from
the aforesaid James Thompson to Captain Addison Importing
the same as before
Produced also a Letter from Captain Brightwell giving a
short Account of the same, and desireing a Recruit of fresh
men Arms and Ammunition & Provisions all which being
read & Considered, It was Concluded that no effectuall
Measures can be taken as yet for redress untill such time as
the Board might be informed from Jacob Young the Inter-
preter (whom his Excellency had sent up to the Pisscattaway
Fort for that Purpose) what Indians they may be Suspected
to be, but that in the mean time a Letter be writt to Major
Beale giving him thanks for his Advice desireing him to Con-
tinue his care in Ranging for the security of the Frontiers
and making what Discoverys he can, and to take Care that
Captain Brightwell and his party be Relieved and Supplyed
with men and Provisions as he hath requested.

By his Excellency the Governor and Council
May 20th 1692.
Major Beale
Yours of the 19th Instant in relation to the Indians is come
to hand & hath passed the Consideration of this Board, for
your care therein you are Commended and herewith receive
thanks with due directions also to Continue your Dilligence
in Ranging for the security of the Frontiers and making what
discovery you can to be upon Occasions hither Transmitted,
and for that purpose you are to Supply Captain Brightwell
with Men and Provisions suitable for the Charge he hath, and
also pursue yourself such Methods as may be most proper
and suitable to the Occasion untill such time as the Board may

U. H. J.

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