90 Proceedings of the Council of Maryland, 1681-85/6.

Liber R.

Quiett and continuation of ffriendshipp. The very rumour of
what in yours is particularly mentioned hath been soe resented
by this Governm^t that the Maques & Sennecas haveing this
moneth been to renew the peace Doe wholly Excuse them-
selves and Deny to have had any hand in killing the Chris-
tians in Maryland, or done any harme to them, and are sorry to
heare any is done, and that they seek to live in peace and not
have any warr with the Christians. I have ordered strict

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Enquiry to be made amongst the severall nations of Indians
for the murderers, and that none doe ramble or make any
incursions in your parts; and doe not find the Indians any
wise Inclinable to make warr but all Desirous of the continua-
tion of peace and ffriendshipp; and am sorry the present junc-
ture of affaires will not admitt me to serve you as I could
wish, and renew your particular league which I judge absolutely
necessary you give order in, and I think was promised should,
and may prevent further trouble or addresses. In the meane
time be confident you shall not be out of my thoughts, and as
farr as I have power and ability will serve you and endeavour
the peace and Quiett of all his Maj^ties Subjects particularly
your Province, whose happiness and prosperity I rejoyce at as
our owne,and your Desires in all respects shall meete with as
ready Concurrence and accomodation as cann possibly be
expected from and is in the power of
R^t hon^ble
Your affectionate neighbour &
Thus Superscribed viz. humble Serv^t
Antho: Brockholls

To the R^t hon^ble The Lord. Baltemore Proprieto^r

of Maryland and the hon^ble Councill of the same
Province at
S^t Maryes Present.

My Lord
In obedience to your L^dspp and Councills Commands I have
used my ffaithfull endeavour to accomplish what was com-
mitted to my charge & have brought back for your L^dsp and
Councill a Letter from Captⁿ Anthony Brockhols Governo^r
under his Royall Highness of New Yorke: and the parts adja-
cent, in w^ch I hope your L^dsp will receive some Satisfaction,
but as to many particulars relateing to the Northern Indians I
hope I cann give your L^dsp a more ample & truer Relation
then your L^dsp has at any time lately reed: which I should now
readily have done by waiteing upon your L^dspp but in my trav-
ells lyeing out of doores both upon land and water that I have
taken a grevious cold, but at your L^dspps Commands shall
nevertheless readily obey it; The means by which I received