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which their Conduct, in respect to America, has been Gov-
erned; and his Majesty relies upon Your Prudence and Fidel-
ity for such an explanation of his Measures, as may tend to
remove the Prejudices which have been excited by the Mis-
representations of those who are Enemies to the Peace and
Prosperity of Great Britain and her Colonies; and to re-
establish that mutual Confidence and Affection upon which
the Glory and Safety of the British Empire depend.
I am Sir
Your most Obed^t hble. Servant
Deputy Gov^r of Maryland. Hillsborough

His Majesty's most Gracious Speech to both Houses of
Parliament on Tuesday the Ninth day of May 1769.

My Lords and Gentlemen.

Lib. C. B.
No.. 20

Having thought it necessary to give so early a Commence-
ment to the present Session of Parliament, I am glad to find,
that, by Your Zeal and Assiduity in the Dispatch of Publick
Business, I am now enabled to relieve you from Your Attend-
ance, before the Season of the Year is too far advanced.
I cannot put an End to the Session without expressing My
entire Approbation of Your Conduct, and thanking you for
that Clear Demonstration which your Proceedings, through
the whole Course of the Session, have afforded to all the
World, of the Affectionate Attachment of my Parliament to
My Person and Government, as well as of their Steady Ad-
herence to the true Interest of their Country.
It was with much Satisfaction that I observed your par-
ticular Attention to those great National Objects, which, at
the opening of the Session, I recommend to your more im-
mediate Consideration. The Result of your Deliberations
respecting the late Acquisitions in the East Indies has shewn,
that you were not more attentive to the immediate Benefit
arising therefrom, in point of Revenue, than to the securing
at all Events, the permanent commercial Interests of this
Country; and guarding against every possible Discourage-
ment to Our own Manufactures, and to the Industry of my
Subjects. What more remains to be done for securing the
Possession of those valuable Acquisitions, you will, I doubt
not, proceed to provide for with all convenient Dispatch at
your next Meeting.
The Measures which I had taken regarding the late un-
happy Disturbances in North America, have been already laid
before you. They have received your Approbation; and you
have assured me of your firm Support in the Prosecution of

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