Foreign Corresponds. Ce

CONNEC TICU ARCHIVES

FOREIGN CORRESPONDS. CE

1681 1748

AND INDEX

INDi

Hartford

Connecticut State Library

/X /

Note.

This index covers the three hundred and twenty seven documents which were selected about 1845 from the file of the General Assembly by Sylvester Judd, author of the History of Hadley, Mass. and arranged in two volumes of Connecticut achives as Foreign correspondence. They contain autograph letters from the English sovereigns and correspondence from Lords of trade and plantations and the colonial aents. The indexin was done by Effie M. Prickett and the typing by Edith E. Colvln under the supervision of Mary E. Smith and was com- pleted April 4, 1928.

Connecticut State Library. Hartford, Conn. State Librarian.

Abbreviations used in this index.

autograph. adm. admini str at or. edmxo administratrix. ass assistant. co. company. co. c omittee. con. continued. d. pence (English money). dep-ov deputy governor. dept. department. exr. executor. exrx executrix. gov. governor. r. granted. jr. junior. -s-d Pounds, shillings, pence (English money). (s) mark. nag. negatived. s. shilling (English money). sec 'y secretary. sess. session. sro senior. surg. surgeon. treas. t r easur er.

-i-

Abbie, Richard, corn.on revision of laws I:148b Abindon, ontaue-Venables Bertie, 2d. earl of, member of privy council, 1705 II Abney, Thomas, mayor of London, 1701 I:95 Addams, Eliphslet, New London minister, 1708/9 II 106b Addington, Isaac (A) sec'y of Mass I:59 Addison, Joseph, British sec'y of state, illness caused delay in considering Conn's memorial for running N.Y. line, 1717/8 II iO8ab (A) British sec'y of state, letter announcing his appointment as secretary of the southern dept. Apr.18,1717 I:188 Admiralty. Instructions from Lords justices requiring governors of the plantations to be very observant of former instructions & very careful in carrying out acts of trade & navigation,iving protection to officers of customs & also of the admiralties which have been erected, July 25,1899 I:82 Jeremiah Dmer's letter on receipt of 50 for prosecuting appeal against collector of customs. Enclosir inhibition of Admiralty court to be served on persons mentioned. Instructions for same. Difficulty in getting appeal allowed. Wants affidavits on death of attorney a% N.Y. & condition of roads from snow,also to know whether Kin's proclamation for contlnuin officers had arrived before sloop as taken. Efforts to have line with N.Y.run delayed b vacancy in secretaryship for plantations. l.r.Shackmaple & collectors of N.H. & R.I. at London & intend Corm.no ood. Commissioners of customs will soon determine dispute about the ports, Mar.12,1717/8 If: 108 letter sending writ for attaching collector's widow & the register of court of admiralty at N.Y. Likely to be expensive to prosecute an appeal. If officer to whom writ is delivered refuse to serve it there is no way to punish him. If hearing could be had writer thinks sentence would be reversed. Sir William Thompson,the solicitor-eneral has given opinion that masters of ships are not bound to a double entrance & clearance but to do it with naval officer is sufficient. Hopes collector will conform to this, Apr. 14,1719 II :II0 letter reporting no progress on suit with widow of N.Y. collector, 0ct.i,1720 iI:II Admiralty, see also Great Britain. Admiralty, Commissioners of; Privateers & pirates; Shi___pping. Adrican slave trade, se-- !gvery. Agents, colonial, see q.onial agents in England. Ailesbury, Robert Bruce, Ist earl of (A) member of privy council, 1879, 1884/8 I 14a, Albany, Fort, see N.___Y. Claims on Conn.militia. Albemarle, Christopher onck, 2d. duke of, commission as governor- general of Jamaica referred to II:HSa Afford, Mr. Boston,ass. recommended for bill of exchange on London, 1889 II Aliens, see _a_turalization. Allcock, John, Narragansett proprietor Allin, see Allyn. -2-

Allyn, Allin. John, ass't 1:20 (A) commissioner of United Colonies,1879 I:15c letters delivered between Mass. & Conn. 1672-1: 6a "atentee for Corm.charter,1661 ll:Sb sec 'y II IS, 14b, 15b, 17b, 18,40,44c, 54c " (A) I 3,12a, 16,24,38, 38,39ab,40,42a, II 7,19-21,29-39,43,51,55 death, 1696 II 60, 62a (A) letter to William Blathwayt,clerk of com.of trade & foreign plantations thankin him for assurance that the disappointment in regard to Mr.Harris' agency should not prejudice Conn. 's claim to the Narragansett country. Also sendin copies of laws & answers to queries, Sept.21,1680 I:23 sent to Albany to assist in treaty of Five nations, 1894 II 55b John, rs. greetings from Fitz-John Winthrop II:42,54b Matthew (A) corn.on colonial agent II:143 patentee for Corm.charter,1661 II:3b Andrew, Samuel, Milford minister,l?08/9 II:106b Andros, Andross. Sir Edmund, dissolution of Conn..overnment & demand for charter, 0ct. 1887 1:38 government over Conn. II 15a, 21, 25d, 28a, 295,39a " overnment praised by Gershom Bulkeley-ll:B8b " " " guy. of N.Y " I 195 has made no return of quo warranto but expects surrender of Corm.charter,1687 II:l Andross, see Andros. AnTlesey, Arthur Annesley, Sd. earl of (A) member of privy council, 1679 I 14a Anne, queen of Great Britain, death I:153a (A) instruction for such merchants & others who shall have letters of marque or commissions for private men of war against France & Spain. Trade with Spanish possessions in America not to be interfered with except as to arms & ammunitlons, May 25,1704 I: 1095 (A) queen of Great Britain, instruction to Conn.on suspension of part of act for encouragement of shlppin & navigation so that shipping may be carried on in vessels of which the master & half the crew are English instead of in those with of crew En@lish. To be in force durin the war, July 17,1704 I:11 (A) queen of Great Britain, instruction to Conn.relating to plantation trade by which rice & molasses are added to list of commodities exported from the plantations which must be sent to Erlish ports & not direct to Europe. Other acts to be enforced on importation of naval stores from plantatlons,sectlons of act of union relatin@ to plantation trade,rates of foreign coins & for encouragement of trade in America, July 3,1708 I: 124 (A) queen of Great Britain, instruction to Conn.to assist in expedition under Col.Vetch aKainst the French, Mar. 2,1708/9 I:I8 (A) queen of Great Britain, letter to Corm.on Informtlon that irregularities exist in disposition of prizes brought in by privateers & charIn -3-

the colony government to be zealous in assisting officers appointed to receive royal dues & those of the High Admiral, July 6,1704 I 112 Anne, queen of Great Britain, notice of her accession, sent Conn. Mar. 1701/2 I 96, 97 Anne, Indian, daughter of Romanock,marriae to John Wampus I: Anne & Hester (ship). Deposition of Francis Branson, commander of the Anne & Hester, on William Kelso,chlrugeon, declaring he had been chirugeon-general in the late rebellion in Scotland & knew who had murdered the Arch- bishop of St.Andrews, Jan.4,1680/l I:25 Orders for arrest of William Kelso,chirueon of the Anne & Hester, Mar.22,1681 & Sept.30,1682 I:26,28 Annesley, Arthur, see Anglesey, Arthur Annesley, ed. earl of. Appeals, see Crown appeals. Argyle, Archibald Campbell, 9th earl of, failure of his rebellion in Scotland, 1685 I :4b Arlington, Henry Bennett, ist earl of (A)member of corn.of trade, 1679 I 14c ist earl of (A) sec'y of state for Great Britain 1:45, 7d Arran, Lord, claim to Narragansett country put forward,1694-95 I1:48, 51,52b, 53ab, 55a Ashcroft, Mr. money from him received by Jeremiah Dttwmer, 1723 II 126d Ashe, Edward (A) member of board of trade, 1740 1:155 Ashurst, Sir Henry (A) colonial agent,attorney for Fitz-John Winthrop,agreement with illiam Wharten,attorney for Edward Palmes to postpone hearing of case until first council day in Oct.next, Sept. 14, I?04 I:i15 colonial agent,case of James Noyes' farm at Stoninton undertaken by him II:ll?q colonial agent,correspondence with Conn. Commission from Conn.to defend her claim to Narragansett against R.I. Oct. 15,1699 II 65 (A) Memorial in behalf of Corm.to Lords of trade assertin rights to Narragansett. Before 1703 II: 66 Order from House of lords allowing Ashurst to be heard against the bill for reunltln the crown the government of several colonies & plantations in America, May 3,1701 II: Petition to House of lords showiD4 harm to Conn.if bill for reuniting the government to the crown is passed. Asks for a hearlnE,1701 11:68 Letter from Gov.Winthrop to Ashurst statin i00 was ordered for him by Assembly but cannot yet get bills of exchange. Colony is grateful for his efforts. Asks care of business concerning r.Liveen's will. Believes the like fraudulent & wicked endeavors to make it void have not been practised in this age, Nov. 19,1701 II 69 (A) Ashurst's letter reporting delivery of address to the King. A certain person the cause of their being troubled with Hallam's appeal. Council has ordered appeals in all cases from the plantations without exception. Writer claims he used extraordinary diligence in defending the colony. As to Liveen will if Winthrop can show widow allowed it to be ood for many years it will be safe. Advises Hallam's aent to be present when affidavits are made. CoI.D. has commission over all the militia but not to call Conn. when it is needed for home defense. Believes none of the colonies has aent of his figure. ants a yearly allowance, II:70 Ashurst, Sir He,y, colonial asent,correspondence ith Conn.(con.) Copy of letter ith order in council directin that in case of Hallam's appeal,the whole evidence should be examined by both parties on oath with leave to cross-exine & have the se sent to the Council for judgment. ants to kno terms on which he is be colonial aen. Has already dran bills for 50. List of articles aainst the colony; assi poer of capital nisent, poer to banish,poer to impose corporal punishment,eccleslastical urlsdiction as divorce,to exercise rtlal la,severe laws aainst religious denomitions differin from overent church,severe las aainst ers comin8 Into the colony,make rates & impose customs,courts hear & try ithout y,ermlt excessive dases,deny appeals to the cron, do not allow coon la of E- ld,proceedis in cour ithout form or method, ar.25,1702/3 I1:71 Draft of letter in ritin of Gurdon Salton- stall in answer to one of ar.25. Assembly ill mee in ay ne & ill me provision for payi him. The I formerly mentioned has been ordered from the treasury. Com- plaints ill be considered at next sess. Ask for itized account of expenditures those connected ith Hall appeal kept separate for inthrop II (A) Ashurst's letter sendin complaints & aski suppor in his ork. ants a bill drawn on r.Sereant for 250 dlschared,also to kno erms on which he is ployed, ne 26,1702 II:75 (A) Ashurst's letter enclosi copies of papers sent since Hat.25 previous. Advises Narragan- sett cla be dropped. He has orked hard over Hallam case & appeared aainst a char5 of incorporation under preence of ettin val stores hich ould have ruined the colony. Hopes 250 is id, }ar.25,170/4 I1:76 Copy of Ashurst's letter shoinE necessity of funds. To measures to be opposed the comin winter ill need I00. One concerns reunlt- in proprietary overents to the cron the other ettln naval stores hich ill en- gross all the trade of he colony. Promises faithful ork, June 12,1703 If:?? Copy of Ashurst's letter o Gov.'inthrop. Satisfied Hallam has no preence for complaints. Necessary that inthrop come over as soon as possible or send one or to ell instructed persons. Affidavits not effective. Goverent pchasin }r.Penn's overent -5-

fears Conn.'s will be taken away, July 25,1703 II:78 Ashurst, Sir Henry, colonial agent,correspondence with Conn.(con.) (A) Ashurst's letter expressing discouragement at miscarriage of his letters. ,Maj.Vaughn,messenger,taken by the French with papers. Liveen will affirmed & Winthrop not likely to be troubled again by Hallam. Charges very great. Expects 100 per annum for being aent & asks to have 30 paid Nath Salton- stall as deputy. Complains that money is not sent him. Wants a particular answer to charge that country has robbed the Indians. If Hallam had succeeded he thinks the next attack would have been on the charter & Winthrop should come over & act as colony's agent. No other colony has one like writer, Jan. i0,1703/4 II 78 Copy of Ashurst's letter stating he has drawn bills of exchan@e for 68 on Corm.payable to Stephen Mason. Will be obliged to draw I00 more for expenses of colony & Hallam trial, Jan. 21, i?03/4 II:80 Letter by Nath Saltonstall to Gov.Winthrop accompanying copy of Ashurst's & explaining he represented interest of Conn. in Hallam trial on account of illness of Sir Harry, Feb. 24,1703/4 II:81 (A) Ashurst's letter notifying Gov.Winthrop he has drawn bills of exchange for 140 for support of the colony government & expenses of Hal- lam trial,Mar.17 & postscript of Mar.81,1704 II:82 Draft of letter from Winthrop in Gurdon Salton- stall's writing statin effort to have Assem- bly appropriate I00 a year for Ashurst's agency & 30 for a deputy. Expense of the war heavy. Details of men being furnished for Mass.defense. KIO0 a year for Ashurst the best they can do. If expense of defendin Hallam's appeal was separated from work for colony,the Assembly would be easier to grant his salary. Hallam's charge that Winthrop refused to defray charges of re-examination is false. Wants costs allowed as he has been to reat trouble & has received only a small amount of Liveen estate. As to the oheans Winthrop sent for 0waneco to give account of his wrongs but he refused to come & Mason was gone to Boston. Expects to send report later which will clear the government. 30 of Oaneco's men in colony's pay & as cheerful as ever. The 68 are paid, June 5,1704 I I 83 (A) Ashurst's letter expressing surprise at gettin no instructions. Claims success of defeating Hallam's appeal is due to his efforts. Wants particular statement of complaint concerning militia & for defense of charge that colony has taken away the land from Mohegan Indians & caused their hostility, July 2,1704 II:84 (A) Ashurst's letter accepting I00 a year while war lasts. Hallam's complaints & those of the Indians are really aimed at the charter. Inquires if Lord (?) raises the militia for -6-

common defense to the prejudice of Conn. Suspects some roguery at bottom of complaint about Indians. Would have matter of Hallam's roguery made plain, Aug. 29, I704 II 85 Ashurst, Sir Henry, colonial agent,correspondence with Conn.(con. (A) Ashurst's letter adding to his last account that Hallam's spite is seen in his efforts against the charter & against r.Saltonstall. A second hearing was defeated. Sending copies of petitions of Hallam's referring to charge that Winthrop denies all appeals to Eng- land. Hearin@ to be a year from Oct. t,ust prepare. Charge for defending boundaries is i00. Hallam is agent for R.I. & gets 40 besides fees & bills. Opinion of best council that Conn.has right to control its militia & she could require other colonies to pay for men when calling them out. Question of defending charter & trade coming up in the winter. Itemized account of services & expenses, Sept. 9, i?04 II:86 Instructions to counsel for defense of Conn. Dispute is not so much against the colony as a question of the right of a governor of ass. or N.Y. to be governor of Conn. Com- plaints of Gov.Dudley discounted by fact that several years before he obtained commission over Mass. he sought to destroy Conn. charter,so as to enlar@e his revenue. He designed to take away the charter given Hass. by Kin William which is much less liberal than the one from Charles I. Conn.has spent 700 in the last war to assist her neighbors & it is a question whether this demand on her is legal. At present 600 men out of the colony. More complaints against the charter during the last 2 or 3 years since Dudley has resolved on its destruction than for forty previous. Suspect he intercepts letters. Witnesses to show low opinion in which he is held II:87 Copy of Ashurst's letter showing efforts of Dudley & Cornbury to have the Queen appoint a governor over Conn. On opinion of attorney & solicitor-@eneral that if charKes are true the ueen might send a overnor but not alter the laws, Ashurst was sent for to answer for the colony. It was agreed that Cornbury should have Conn.& Dudley R.I. By influence of Lord Pagett,brother-in-law of Ashurst & two of the best lawyers in Eng- land he opposed the charges. Lords of trade directed to draw up most material crimes & send copy to Dudley,Cornbury,R.l. & Conn. Answers to be sent by Aug.next. Writer 15no- rant as yet of the crimes. Mr.Bulkely has written Will & Doom which places Corm.in the worst light. Advises strictest observance of acts of navigation & due respect to Queen's government. Fears letters are intercepted & a messenger should be sent with the letters. Knows charter would have been lost without his efforts, Feb.15,1704/5 II:88 -7-

Ashurst, Sir Henry, colonial agent,correspondence with Conn.(con.) (A) Ashurst's letter referrin to former papers sent & now enclosin8 uakers petition ith copy of Corm.act against heretics. Also copy of writer's answer. He was at considerable trouble to make defense but will not ask for .ore pay than the 200 already spoken for. Advises utmost care & revision of certain laws, Apr. 0, I?05 If:91 Gov.Winthrop's letter informin Ashurst that bill of exchange for 140 is accepted & as soon as Assembly is convened due acknowledgment will be made of his services. Corm.has thus far not inquired into irregularities of neihborin colonies but if annoyed by them loner he sees no reason why Corm.should remain silent, Au.,l?05 II:%2 Winthrop's letter statin receipt of complaints made by Dudley & Cornbury & that time permits only of a brief denial but will send full statement by first opportunity. There is no foundation for charges of shelterin pirates &c & loyalty to Queen is undeniable. Believes Palmes' appeal will not be heard as security was insufficient, Au. Z, 1705 II (A) Ashurst's letter askin for authentic evidence of scandalous story of Hallam's about the Indians. It was an effort to make colony weary of charter overraent. Wants full well attested answers to charges. Quakers make so much protest it may be necessary to repeal act aainst them, Au. 5,1705 If: Vote of Conn.Council that the Governor express their ratitude for his work in defendi the charter & desire him to continue the aency. Treasurer is ordered to pay Sewall .I00 for him & on meetin6 of Assembly further action will be taken for paying him II:95 (A) Ashurst's letter referrln to Quaker's petition & enclosin his reply. He believes Conn. as justified in passlr the act aainst them. Expects great deal of service for the colony during the winter & wants full information. Made copies of the Governor's letter to Council of trade (?) to send Lord Treasur- er & Sec'y Harley. If Corm.charter is once taken away,farewell to al, July 7,1705 II:96 Recognition by General court & Assembly of Ashurst's services & votes that bills drawn by him be honored & that his salary be i00 per annum. Agency to continue as lon as both house aree, May 1704 II:%7 Observations on his letters of Feb.15 & since. Headings for defense of charges against Conn. 1705 (A) Ashurst's letter showin how much is needed to defend Conn. Falmes & Dudley making strong efforts against them. Wonders colony did not send one person fully furnished with evidences when all was at stake. An important paper missin from box received. Expects hearin in a month's time. Quakers have oh- -8-

tained order for repeal oC Corm.act. Dudley sent over reat sum of gold taken in prize ships which he supposes has secured his interests, Feb.2,1705/8 II:lOO Ashurst, Sir Henry, colonial aent,corespondence with Conn.(con.) Conn's case in defense o charges brought by Dudley & Cornbury II 101 (A) Memorial to Board of trade in answer to Quakers' petition. He states Corm.act was made 32 years previous & is obsolete. Proof can be given that Quakers live peaceably in the colony. The established religion oC Conn. is same in doctrine as the Church of England. Continual complaints brought by Dudley none of which have been proved & this act was printed in Boston by his direction with intention to stir up Quakers in London in genera], opposition to Conn. II:102 Saltonstall's letter with news of death of Gov. inthrop & election of writer as governor. As to 4ohegans they have been well teated & are content except when stirred up by persons who try to get away their land. Government stands obliged to see that they have enough land to live on & to redress wrongs. Gov.Dudley shows his duplicity in complaining to England that he ets no help from Conn. at the same time he writes his thanks to Corm.for offering, aid. His using oheans fo her '._ajesty's service without notifying Gov.Winthrop was an elffont which his explanation does not satisCy. Intention was to make them disrespectful to Conn.& as to savin@ them from starvation he ave them only waes which have always been paid them when in service. Eudley has tacitly acknowledged error by now-writing to Saltonstall asking for a detachment of Indians. Conn.will do her duty for the service. \s to Palmes' complaint that he was ze'used letters of administration he was assured that he could have same from proper court but he insisted on Governor & Council ranting it. Quaker question settled but none of the persuasion are in the colony so far as writer knows, Bills accepted & Assembly will answer more fully, Jan. 5, 1707/8 II 103 Ashurst's let tee to Saltonstall. As soon as a certain person is removed from neighboring province Conn.can live in peace but until then Saltonstall must continue the work Winthrop did in defending charter. Mohegan question he keeps quiet. Gov.Lovelace of N.Y. & his secretary Thomas Cockerill both honest men. Corm.advised to send deputation to reet him. Also to send addresses to the Queen & Marlborough on the recent victory over the French; to send letters to Earl of Sunderland & Duke of Bedford setting forth falseness of Dudley's complaints & the amount contributed by Conn.to the war. Also to Duke of Somerset & Duke of Devonshire. Wants copy of laws,number of [;opulation, ministers & extent of colony. Would have colony do as little ith England as possible, Aug .25 1708 II 104 -9-

Ashurst, Sir }{enry, colonial aGent,correspondence with Conn. (con.) Salhonstal]'s note transnittin draft off :oodward's survey with no%,es & act of Mass.empowerin '.r.Taylor to find Woodward' ]wine upop. hch he joined with Corm.commissioners, Mar. I, 1708/9 II:105 onn.!etter expressin& pleasure that have ceased their roundless complaints. Present concern is ass.boundary which they cannot settle without an appeal. Papers are being sent. Will pay proper respect to Lod Lovelace 8: Ashurst's bills will be honored. /oney scarce on account of the war,i8000 the cost of sendin relief to Hmpshire county the suer past. Data added on population & ministers, Jan.28,1708/9 II:106 Gov.Saltonstall's letter repotin receipt of letters & same delivered the Council. Send- ing papers for Zass.bundary question, letters to Board of trade & Commissioners of customs, Feb. 2, 170@/9 II 107 colonial agent,letter from Board of trade re- questing, answer in writing to Nicholas Hal- lam's petition relating to Indians who claim they have been injured by Conn. Jan.4,1703/4 I:105 colonial a&ent,mozozial to Board of trade showin Conn.cvernment has not been not- lied of the complaint of Nicholas Halla in behalf of 5ohean Indians & he is unable to make answer. As Hallam's appeal attemptin to make void a will of 14 years standin caused the colony of Conn.zzeat trouble & expense & same was decided against Hallam he hopes the Board will defer this matter until the colony is able to make defense, Jan. i0, 1703/4 I 106 colonial accent,papers from Conn.addressed to him, ].700 I considered too expensive a man to act for Conn. II 29a, reasons given by Conn.for not employing hiN, 1651 II:31 recomnended by James Porter for colonial a[ent, ay 160 II:22 recommended by ,;il].iam 4hitinG for colonial agent, 168 II 16 reported resentful of slights put on him by Conn.in not referin her sffairs to him, 1690 ll:25ab Sir 'illiam, letter delivered him on matter of legacy for propa[,ation of the Gospel,1717/8-1I:lOOb Astley, Jacob (A) member of board of trade,1717 I:13Cb Ather, Capt. conveyance of English letters to Conn II:ll6b Atherton, Maj. Narragansett claims II:llTL, I23i purchase of Narragansett country not considered valid by the crown, 1@78/9 I lZb right in 'arraz:nzett country endorsed by Charles II, i68 I'2 Athol, James }urray, 2d. duke, member of privy council,1752 I 168a -I0-

Babcok, Job, Westerly constsble,vote for issuing warrant for his arrest, 1880 I 20 Bacon, Nathaniel, leader of Virginia rebellion, instructions for his arrest in Conn.if he should come there, 1676 I:Ii Baker, illiam (A) commissioner on prizes of Spanish war,1744 I 162e Barckley, Henry, surg. seizure by pirates, Apr.l?Ol 1:95 Bartholomew, Joseph, carpenter,seizure by pirates, Apt.l?01 1:95 Bathe, John Granville, Ist earl of (A) member of privy council, 1696 I 50b, 51 Beale, Capt. conveyance of English letters,1719 ll:llOb Bears (?) Mrs. mentioned in Jeremiah Dummer s letter, 1723-11:126d Beauford, Henry Somerset, Ist duke of (A) member of privy council, 1684/5 I 53a Bedford, John Russell, 4th duke of (A) British sec'y of state, letter to Corm.transmitting copy of treaty of peace with Spain, June 28,1748 I:163e " 4th duke of (A) British sec'y of state, letter to Corm.directing that a proclamation of peace with Spain be published, Aug.9,1?48 I 163f 4th duke of (A) British sec'y of state, letter to Conn.transmitting copy of order of Spanish king that all hostilities with Eng- land shall cease AUK.9,1748 & any prizes taken by the Spanish after that date shall be returned, Aug.4,1749 I 166 ;riothesley Russell, 2d. duke of, Conn.advlsed to write him asking his influence for Conn.& remind- in@ him the colony was founded by his grand- father the Earl of Southampton, 1708 II: 104a Bedford, N.Y., see N.Y. Boundary. Belayse, Thomas, see Fauconberg, Thomas Belayse, 2d. viscount. Belcher, Beltsher, Beltshere. Capt. delivery of Conn.letter in England,1687 II:lTa Mr ...... II :43a Boston,Mass. recommended for bill of exchanse on London, 1689 II 20 Jonathan, colonial agent. Corm.Assembly vote that he be requested to assist Jeremiah Dummer, Hay 1728 11:130,131 Conn.Assembly vote declining to send him to England as Dummer is able to represent the colony, July 1728 11:134 Conn.Assembly vote that he be empowered to act with Jeremiah Dummer in defendin the colony in any matter in which colony is concerned, Oct. 1728 II 138 Petition with Jeremiah Dummer showin custom in Conn.nearly I00 years to divide real estate of persons dying intestate & on recent appeal of John inthrop from judgment of Conn.court by which Anne Lechmere, sister of Winthrop,received 1/3 of paternal estate, this law was made void. As this appeal was of a private character,the colony had no opportunity to make a defense. Petitioners are now instructed to apply to the King, Argu- ment to show need of such division for improving land of the colony. Mass.has similar law. Estates already settled would be @rosily disturbed if law is left void. They ask leave to bring bill into parliament to con- -II-

firm estates already distributed & to confirm former law except as regards Winthrop, Feb. 1729/30 II 14Oabc Belcher, Jonathan, colonial agent. (con.) Corn.appointed to extend to him the thanks of Corm.for his services, Hay 1730 II:140d ov. of Mass. Conn.affalrs put in hands of Francis ;Vilks, 1730-II 141,142,148a, 184a, 155c go. of ass. letter sent Conn.by Wilks,1730 II 152 Bellomont, Richard Coote, earl of, aent to receive security from Corm.for observance of laws on trade & navigation I 88b Coote, earl of, appointment of commissioners for N.Y. on boundary with Corm I:88a Coote, earl of, arrival in N.Y. 1897--- II:64 commissioned governor of }ass. & expected to sail in spring of 1696 II:56a Coote, earl of, commissioned governor of Mass. with large powers possibly affectin N.H. & Conn. 1695 II 53, 54 Coote, earl of, ood character iven him by Winthrop II 55a Coote, earl of, gov.of N.Y. & commander of forces for defense of fron%ler,1700/l 1:92b Coote, earl of, hearln on Narragansett claims, 1899 II l18b " Coote, earl of, matter of ass.line under fair " prospect of settlement in his time If:lOTs Coote, earl of, ordered to send Capt.Kidd & other pirates to EnKland for tril & to consign their effects to the Lords of the treasury, Nov. 1899 I 84ab Coote, earl of, recommended to Conn.to assist in settlement of llne with R.I. & commissioned as governor of ass.,N.H. & N.Y. with powers of capt-general over mili%i& of Conn. & R.I. in time of war,1697 I:81ab,84ab Coote, earl of, report on Narragansett controversy mlssin II l17k" Coote, earl of, settlement of business in " Ireland before cemin to N.E. 1698 II:59c Beltsher, see Belcher. Beltshere, Benlt, Bennett. Bennett, Benit.'' Elisha, bill drawn by him on John Biddell,1891 II:31 '.' Henry, British sec'y of state I:2,3 see also Arlington, Henry Bennett, ist earl of. Berkeley, Charles, 2d. earl, member of privy council, 1701,1705 I: 93, II: 9Ca Berkley of Stratton, John, 5th lord, member of privy council,1752 I 168a Bertie, Mr. member of privy council, 170? I :i19c Montaue-/enables, see Abindon, Montaue-enables Bertie, 2d. earl of. Pererlne, vice-chamberlaln, member of priq council, 1701,1707 I:S3,119c Robert, see Lindsay, Robert Bertie, 4th earl of. Biddoll, John, London,England,bill of exchange on hlm, 1691 II:31 Bill, Charles, London printer ,1897/8-1708 I:69,123 Bills of credit. Resolve of both houses of parliament that an address be prepared to his Majesty for havin report made to show at what rates old & silver coins -12-

passed in the British colonies in 1700,1710, 1720,17S0 & at date of report. Also amount of bills of credit of colonial issue in 1700, amount issued since with the value at times of issue & what provision was made for sinkin@ the same,amount discharged or sunk & amount still circulatin@, June I 152c-g Bills of credit. (con.) Letter from Board of trade to Conn.directing that the colony prepare an account of the bills of credit which have been issued,which are now outstanding with the respective dates of issue. Also recommendations for the easiest & most effectual ways for discharging such bills, May 20, 1740 I: Letter from Board of trade referrin to opinion in House of commons that such frequent emission of bills of credit has seriously affected the commerce of Great Britain & directing attention to order that no law be passed for issuing such bills without a clause suspending execu- tion until approved by his Majesty, Aug. 19,1740 I 158 Reply of Gov.Talcott by order of the Assembly to letters from Board of trade showin@ a copy of colony laws is being sent & that already a report on emission of bills of credit has been sent in triplicate in response to royal order received 0ct.I739. In regard to discharging bills he reports about 000 called in this year & the whole amount of loaned bills will be discharged by 1742 & bills issued for expenses of civil government are met by taxes of 1738 & 9. The issues of May last were necessary to carry out demands for war against Spain. Method for discharging the bills is set forth in laws. Colony repealed clause making it obligatory to receive the bills in accordance with wish of English government, Nov. 1740 I 159 Report of corn.on letters from Board of trade recommending statement to Board of trade as embodied in Gov.Talcott s reply, Nov. 1740 I 180 Corn.appointed to consider repeal of act of May sess.for emission of SO,O00 in bills of credit & answer to letters of Board of trade on colonial bills, Nov. 1740 I 162a Bills of credit, see also Coins. Birchfield, Maurice, surveyor-general of customs, complaint against Conn.answered in colony letter,1716 I:IS@ Bishop, James, ass 't I 20 (A sac'y, attest of British letter,1688 1:2 Bladen, Martin, member of Board of trade,17Sl,1740 I 18b,ll: 180a (A) I ? 19-1744 I 140b, 154b, 155,156,162f Blathwait, see Blathwayt. B lathwayt, B lathwait, B laythwait. William, claim that Corm.had surrendered her charter II 28a " clerk of corn.of trade & foreign plantations,letter from John Allyn thankin him for expressions of interest in Narragansett -IS-

claim & sendin copies of answers to queries & colony laws, Sept.21,1680 1:23 B lathway%, illiam, clerk of corn.of trade & plantatlons,1680 11:7 member of Board of trade,1679,1698/9 I 19g, 20, 78b (A) ...... 1679-1706 I 14c, 18f, 70, 71b, 77,79,8Oh, I01, llOb, llgb member of privy council, 1689 II:16 (A) 1695/6 I: 50b (A) letter to Conn.on signin paper to show loyalty to A'illiam Ill, Apr.21,1896 Blaythwait, see Blathwayt. Board of trade, see Great Britain. Board of trade. Bolton, Charles Pawlet--, ist duke of (A) member of privy council, 1695/6 I 50b 2d. duke of (A) member of privy council, 1701/2 I 96 Boscawen, J. (A) member of privy councii,1695/6 l:50b,.54a Boundaries Letter from Board of trade requiring full information with map to show boundaries of Corm.especially with reference to any encroachments of foreign powers, Aug.?, 1719 I: 140ab Boundaries, see also Census; New York. Boundary; Rhode Island. 6ndaryT-- Bowland, John, mate of the Anne & Heeter,1680/l I:25 Be,y,le, Charles, see Burlington, Charles Boyle, 2d. earl of. Henry, member of privy councII,1703/4,1705,1707 I 104a, I19c, II 9Oa Bradford, Francis Newport, Ist earl of, member of privy council,1703/4, 1705,1707 I:104a, llgc,II:90 Newport, Ist earl of (A)member of privy council, 1896 I: 51 Bradstreet, Broadstreet. Oov. proprietor of Narragansett land I1:123i Simon, dep-gov, of mass. claim to Narragansett country not supported by the crown, 1878/9 l:13a Narragansett proprietor 1:2 Branham, Richard, master of sloop Judith & Elizabeth,of Rappahan- nock,Virginia, 1696/7 I 76u Branson, Francis, commander of ship Anne & Hester,depositlon on William Kelso declaring he had been chi rugeon-general in the late rebellion in Scot- land & knew the men who had murdered the Archbishop of St .Andrews Jan.4,1680/l 1:28 commander of ship Anne & Hester,reference to his deposition, 1681 I 28 Breton, Richard, British commissioner of customs,l?05/8--- I:i18 Bridgewater, John Egerton, 4th earl of (A) lord justice of En- land, 169 I 82a Egerton, 4th earl of (A) member of Board of trade, 16S?-99 I 61c, S4c ,68, 70, ?ib, ?b, 77, ?9,80b Egerton, 4th earl of member of privy council, 1884/5 I:SZa Egerton, 4th earl of (A) member of privy council, 1679-97 I 14a, 5Oh, 61, 84a, 57c Brinley, Francis, proprietor of Narragansett country,petition for settlement of jurisdictlon, 1695 1:46 Breadstreet, see Bradstreet. Brooke, Robert Greville, 2d. lord, grant from Earl of Warwick, 1631 II llTh" -14-

Brooke, Robert Greville, 4th lord, appealed to by Conn.for aid in getting charter, 1881 II:Za Bruce, Robert, see Ailesbury, Robert Bruce, ist earl of. Brudenell, James, member of Board of trade,1740 I:155b (A) 1 ?40-44 I 155,158, Bryant, Mr. account mentioned in tinthrop's letter,1898--II:59c Buckingham, Thomas, Hartford minlster, 1708/9 II 108b " Saybrook 1708/9 II Buckingham & Normanby, John Sheffield, Ist duke of, lord privy seal & member of privy council,1705/4, Feb. 1705 I 104a, II Oa Buckinghamshire, John Hobart, ist earl of, member of privy council, 1752 I 188a Buckly, see Bulkeley. Bulkeley, Buckly, Bulkley. Gershom, large folio called ill & Doom sent to show crimes of Corm.charter government & to praise Sir Edmund Andros' regime, 1704/5 II 88b John (A) clerk lower house l:ltlab corn.on correspondence wi,t,h I:158,162a (A) End.land I 180D, 181 Peter, colonial aent for Mass I:lta Bulkley, see Bulkeley. Bull, Capt. garrison at Albany II Zgb Buries, Richard, master of the aryland Merchant,of Bristol,Eng- land, 1898/7 I 78u Burley, Thomas, st. Plymouth,Enland,commander of several merchant ships,deposition that he has received word that his son,Thomas, jr. & John illiams,car- pen%or,were taken from the ship Orange & made prisoners on the pirate ship Mornin Star, Sept. 8,1700 I 88 Thomas,jr. Plymouth,England,mate of ship 0range,taken prisoner by pirates on board the Mornin Star. Before July 15,1700 I 88b-e Burlington, Charles Boyle, 2d. earl of (A) member of privy council, 1701/2 1:96 Burner, William, gov. of N.Y. information about his demand for militla,for colonial aent miscarried,173/4 II 127h Burr, Andrew (A) clerk lower house 1:158 corn.on correspondence with England I:182a

Jehu, .patentee for Conn.charter,16l ll:tb Peter, corn.on defense of charter I:IA8 Bushnell, Richard (A) address to George 1,171

Calliford, illiam, British commissioner of customs,1705/8 1:118 Campbell, Archibald, see Argyle, Archibald Campbell, th earl of. Campfield, Matthew, patentee for Corm.charter,1861 If: 5b Canterbury, Thomas Tennison, archbishop of, member of privy council, i?01,1707 I :@5, i19c illiam Sancroft, archbishop of (A) member of privy council, 1684/ 1:33a Cantuar, Thomas (A) lord justice of Enland,1698,1899 l:?3a,83a " (A) member of privy council,1701/2 1:98 Arthur, see Essex, Arthur Capel, earl of. Capel, I:3tb Carlisle, Earl of, grant of land in N.E. " Charles Howard, d. earl of (A)member of privy council, 1701/2 ...... I 6 -15-

Carmarthen, Carnamthen. Thomas Osborne, Ist marquis, president of the council, 1693/4 I1:48a Carnamthen, see Carmarthen. Carr, Robert, King' s commissi oner on colonial boundaries, 1664 1:3,11:I15c, llTotvg ',ll8a Carry, Capt. sailin from Boston for Erland,1731 II:156 Carteret, John, see Granville, John Carteret, earl of. Cartright, George, King's commissioner on colonial boundaries, 1684 I:3 Casamayor, John (A) commissioner on prizes of Spanish ar,1744 I:182e Cavendish, ;'illiam, see Devonshire, William Cavendish,lst duke of. Cecill, Robert (A) member of board of trade,1702-O6 I I00, I01, llOb, llgb Census Queries sent Corm.by British com. for trade & foreign plantations with answers. Concernin legislative judicial bodies, laws now in force, statistics of militia & defenses,privateers & pirates frequenting coast,strength of borderin neighbors & condition of trade & intercourse with them,boundaries of government,amount of colony settled,names of towns & trading places,number of parishes, rivers,harbors, roads,amount of produce & manufactures, exports & imports,saltpeter, statistics of population, immigration durir past 7 years, of marriages & deaths,of wealth of merchants & planters & of the colony in general,of shipping,duties on exports & imports & how applled,conditions of churches,religlon & the poor, 1679-80 I Vote by Governor & Council for sending of answers to the 27 queries of the Corn.of trade & foreign plantations, July 25,1680 Letter from Board of trade to Corm.asking for frequent & full information on condition of the colony, specifically on number of inhabltants,how this compares with number within past 5 yrs. number of milltia,articles exported to En- land,particulars of other trade,methods of preventing illegal trade,number of vessels & seamen,vessels built in colony,manufactures & any matter likely to be of service to home goverrent. They enclose copy of act of Union between England & Scotland, May 7,170? I 120 Report by Sec'y Eleazar Kimberly to Board of trade stating number of courts & method of procedure & that a copy of the colony laws is being prepared for transmitting to En@land. No colony press so that manuscripts have been used. Sta- tistics of population & militia, exorts, shipping & trade. Fe blacks imported & no traders with Africa. Almost all European goods obtained from Mass. & N.Y. & illegal tradln is small, Jan.24,1708/9 1:126 Letter from Board of trade to Corm.acknowledging receipt of report on population,militia &c & askin for a correction of apparent error on the militia, Jan. 16,1709/i0 1:129 nswers from Corm.to queries of Board of trade relatin to the eography & overnment of the colony. Sta- tistics on population,on shipping,lncluding -16-

list of vessels from collector's register, conditions of trade,articles produced,militia,relations to Indians,courts & procedure, 1730 I 145 Census. (con.) Letter by Gov.Talcott to Board of trade enclosing answer to queries, Sept o6, i730 Queries from Board of trade concerning geographical position, boundaries,constitution, statistics of trade & shipping,importation of British manufactures,trade with foreign countries, methods for controllin illegal trade, natural products & exports,mines,population, growth ,militia ,mi litary defense, Indians, strength of neighborin French & Spanish settlements & their influence,revenue & expense of government & civil & military es- tablishments in the colony, Sept.1?48 I 164 Answers by Corm.to queries on statistics of the colony's growth & trade, ,ay 1749 I:168 Data on population & ministers, 1708/ I 106b Chamberlain, Lord, see Grafton, Charles Fitzroy, 2d. duke of. Jersey, Edward Villiers, Ist earl of. Kent, Henry Grey, 12th earl of. Lord reat, see Lindsay, Robert Bertie, 4th earl of. Chancellor of the exchequer, see Pelham, Henry. Chapman, Jeremiah (A) clerk lower house I:188 Charles I, kin of Great Britain II: I, charter ranted Mass II Charles II, kin of Great Britian, announcement of his death, Feb. 1684/8 II, Great Britain, charter ranted Conn.1662 I 38a, $9a, O,2a,3a, l5a, II 9, ll, 12b, 19, 21, 3, 4 6a, 62b, 65, 66a, 68, lOla, 113b, 146a II, Great Britain, charter granted R.I. 1663 I lla, II 66b II, commission to Edward Cranfield & others to inquire into claims to the Narra- gansett country, Apr.7,1883 1:29,11:120 II, Great Britain, letter from R.I. quoted in R.I. controversy II llTa II, kin@ of Great Britain, letters from. Leers, William, ov. expressin 8ratitude for past favor & asking continuation of full privileges of the charter, Oct.lO, 1678 I: Commissioners of United Colonies addressed to Secretary of state, to be communicated to his ajesty, Aug.1679 I: Leete, William, ov. similar to doc.12a but mentioning William Harris as agent who will give information on expense of late war, Oct .$, 1679 1:16 II, king of Great Britain, letters to. Corm.recommending proprietors of Atherton purchase in Narragansett country & directing that they be assisted in improvin their plantation, June 21,1663- I:2 Conn.recommending commissioners sent to decide boundary lines of the colonies & to insure ri@hts of the natives who are peaceable, Apr.23,1684 I:3 (A) Conn.directin@ the colony to cooperate in war against France ith Sir Thomas Temple,gov.of Nova Scotia, & to take measures for reducing -17-

islands & plantations belon@ing to the Dutch, Feb. 22,1665/6 1:4 Charles II, king of Great Britain, letters to. (con.) (A) Conn.expressir pleasure with the reception given the commissioners & loyalty shown the crown. Mass. not in so great favor, Apr.lO,1666-I:5 Mass. informing the colonies of war with the Dutch & asking for protection of shipping in West India trade. Directions to observe orders of Duke of York as admiral, Apr.,16?2 I:7 (A) Conn.showin case of William Harris vs John Harrud appealed to the crown & decided in favor of Harris. Governors of the colonies borderin R.I. are directed to appoint persons to hear differences & to appoint a jury from the respective colonies to quiet petitioner in possession of Pawtuxet, Aug.4,1675 I:8 (A) Conn.directing the arrest of Nathaniel Bacon, leader of rebellion in Virginia if he should come into Conn. Nov.S, 1676 I:ll (A) Corm.showing investigation of claims to Narragan- sett country & directing Conn.not to interfere in the government of the Narragansett & Nihantic countries. On claim of John Crown for compensation for loss sustained in surrender of Nova Scotla,the King wishes information on land of Mount Hope & disposal of land taken from Indians in late war, Feb. 12,1678/9 I 13 (A) Conn.informin of act laying duty on certain articles when shipped & not put under bonds to be delivered in England. Appointment of Edward Randolph for collector of such duties & orders for proper assistance to be given him, Nov. I, 1679 I 17 (A) Corm.announcing appointment of Edward Cranfield as governor of N.H. & requiring that aid be iven him in case of any insurrection or rebellion, June 5,1682 1:27 (A) Conn.ordering the arrest of "William Kelso,alleged chirugeon-general in late rebellion in Scot- land, Sept.O, 1682 1:28 (A) Conn.directing that a law for restraining & punishing privateers & pirates be passed similar to one passed for Jamaica, Mar.8,168S/4-1:SI

II, king of Great Britain, order by Conn Court that he be proclaimed king II 8 If, Great Britain, petition from Conn.General court for a charter. No date I:l II, Great Britain, petition to be presented by Winthrop explaining conditions attendin founding of the colony & asking favorable consideration for agent. The king was proclaimed in Corm.before royal order was received, 1661 II 2 II, Great Britain, reference to his decision on R.I. & Conn. line of Apr.1666 II:ll7e" Charter. Petition from General court to Charles II showing lack of opportunity to obtain letters patent, purchase from George Fenwick of jurisdiction right although record is lost & in the beginning supposed inclusion in Mass. They ask for -18-

smilar privileges to those of latter colony. Also assistance in exchangin minerals or produce for needed articles from England. No date I:l Charter. (con.) Address to James II on news that a quo warranto has been issued aainst the colony,besgin that charter rights may not be annulled nor the colony merged into any other overnment, 1686 I:37 Address from Conn.(Gov.Treat) to 'William Ill congratulating him on accession to the throne of England & statin Corm.had never resigned the charter ranted by Charles II although Andros had declared the government dissolved. On May 9, 1689 the overrnent was resumed & royal assent to this is now prayed for,with humble submission, June 13,1689 I:38 Address by Gov.Treat to William Ill askin confirmation of the charter, Jan.3,1689 1:39a

Address from Conn. to William & Mary referrin6 to military stores sent to Boston & the appointment of Sir William Phips as lieutenant over Conn.& asking that Corm.may continue to govern itself under the charter. Great distance from Boston & N.Y. given as reason for remaining separate, 0ct. 13,1692 1:40 Letter from Corm.to Earl of Nottingham,British sec'y, report- in6 on agreement to furnish quota to N.Y. & Albany. Addresses for confirmation of charter have not been answered & Fit z-John inthrop is commissioned to act as agent in the matter, 0ct.4,1693 I:42,II:37

Petition by Fitz-John Winthrop,agent for Corm.to William III complainin6 of Gov.Benjamin Fletcher of N.Y. who has attempted under color of his commission for command of quota from Conn.for defense of frontier,to usurp command of all the Conn.militia & interferes with the civil government. Corm.asserts the charter privilege of controlling its own militia,169S 1:4 Petition of Conn.by Fitz-John Winthrop referred to Corn.of trade & plantations, Jan.29,169S/4 I:44

Address by Queen Mary to Conn.in reply to petition for explanation of the powers of Gov.Fletcher of N.Y. Latter to have command of 120 men the quota from Conn. for defense aainst the French but not to further encroach on government of Conn.whose privileges are hereby confirmed, June 21,1694. Received June 27,1655 I:45 Address to William III from Conn.expressin thanks for limiting commission of Benjamin Fletcher & confirming charter rights. Also askin for arms & ammunition, 0ct.28,1695 1:48

Chares exhibited by Board of trade against charter overnment: Violate acts of navigation; shelter pirates, deserters & criminals; induce youn men to come from Mass. & N.Y. to escape the taxes -19-

there; refuse assistance to these colonies for common defense; inflict capital punishment without legal authority; do not allow laws of England to be pleaded; refuse appeals to England; refuse royal commissions of vice-admiralty & for commandin militia; & require a license from the Assembly for Christians not of their community,to meet for worship,even those of Church of England, Mar.28 & Apt.l?05 I:i18,1I:89 Charter. (con.) Corn.appointed from both houses to consider act of privy council relatin to cession of the charter & Mr .Aent Dummer s letter, Oct. Letter to English peer,one of the cam.on foreign plantations appointed by parliament June 14,18,asking his advice & assistance for Corm.agent in presentin petition for charter. Colony paid Mr.Fenwick 2600 for his alleged right of jurisdiction but find it necessary to have patent from the crown, 16l II:l, Address to Charles II from Corm.to be presented by Winthrop explaining conditions attending founding cf the colony & asking favorable consideration for agent. King was proclaimed in Conn.before royal order was received,1771 II: Instructions for Gov.Winthrop for presenting address & petition to the King & for getting charter. Directed to get copy of patent issued proprietors represented by Mr.Fenwick & to have privileges therein & also those in Mass. patent embodied in Conn.charter. List of patentees. Bounds wanted: Plymouth colony, east,Mass, north & Delaware bay west. Also adjacent islands not included in other patents. Effort to be made for recovery of money paid Mr.Fenwick, ISI II Copy of power of attorney from Conn.colony to 'illiam "hitin of London to defend charter. Refers to receipt of 2 letters from Ri.Normansel, sheriff of London with quo warrantos delivered by Edward Randolph, Aug.Z4,1886 II:8 Address from Corm.to James II referring to delivery of 2 quo warrantos by Edward Randolph & protestin that any mistakes or failures of the government were from misunderstanding & not disloyalty. Ask continuation of charter privileges, Aug.24,1888 II:S Address from Conn.to James II Kiving reasons why Conn. should remain a distinct colony & not be annexed to either Mass. or N.Y. nor Conn.river made dividing line between them II:lO Address from Corm.to James II acknowledging dependance on the Kin & asking if charter is taken away from them, for a continuation of Christian privileges,for confirmation of land tenure according to charter,for entering ports & free trade with neighbors II Ii Instructions to William Whiting for defending charter. To inquire for petitions sent by Harris & Fair- weather; to get legal advice; to present address to the Kin; appear before court if necessary; to inquire whether the Ion delay before quo warrantos were received does not make them invalid; to exhibit duplicate of -20-

charter left in London for defense pleading perpetual privileges; if judgment is passed against colony to obtain delay; to learn whether colony is to be annexed to Mass.,N.Y. or part to both, Aug.24,1686 II:12 Charter. (con.) Letter by illiam Witing to Conn.reportin delivery of letter for the King but no definite reply. He under- stands Andros has not made return of quo warranto but expects surrender of the charter. Can see no way of preventin its loss, June ii, 1687 II 13 Letter by William Whitin to Corm.reporting a rule of court for Corm.to appear at court the next day or judgment would be passed against the colony. No information against them was put in court, June 14,1687 II 14 Letter by William .itin to Conn.informir that case stands as it did in June. If they are to defend charter more money must be sent as that already sent is nearly Bone, Aug.9,168? II:15 Letter by William 'hiting to Corm.stating address to the Kir was not delivered on account of certain passages but another was delivered orally & well received. Refuses to appear as attorney & asks for money. Recommends Sir Henry Ashurst as agent. Charter probably good as there is no record of surrender or judgment against it, Aug. 12,1689 II 16 Letter by "William Whitln to Conn. stating he has received orders for defendin charter but cannot do so without money & it is unreasonable to expect him to advance it for a government which is probably about to be dissolved, Sept.21,1687 II:l? Letter by William Whiting to Corm.explaining certain sums are not available on account of death or legal complications. Has less than 5 on hand & cannot make full account as it is not possible to name worshipful persons to whom pay- ments have been made, June 29,1688 II:18 Instructions from Conn.to James Porter to present petition to his Majesty; to obtain confirmation of charter privileges; to get opinion of judges on validity of charter,neither condemned nor surrendered; to report results promptly; to take action for defense if there is anythin in court aainst the colony, Jan.3,1689 II:19 Instructions from Corm.to Cyprian Nichols to obtain bill of exchange in Boston for sendin with letters to Porter, Jan. , 1689 II 20 Instructions from Conn.to James Porter asking him to act as agent in presentin petition to William IIl for confirmation of charter government which was resumed on the late revolution. Enclose instructions,petition & bill of exchange which cost 50. Desire him to keep copy of charter for use. If he cannot act Nath hit- field is desired for attorney, Jan.,168R II:21 Letter from James Porter to Conn.informin he is unable to act as agent & recommendin Sir Henry Ashurst & Mr.Mather. Maj.Thompson & Mr.Mather will use -21-

their interest when occasion offers, May 22,16%0 II:22 Charter. (con.) Letter from James Porter to Conn.reporting receipt of letter &c & advising that affairs be given to Sir Henry Ashurst who represents the N.E. colonies. Mr.Mather is very active for the Bay & will present petition for Conn. No charters in England restored as yet. Will report as soon as action is taken, ay 8,1690 II:23 Letter from James Porter to Corm.reporting r.Mather has left petition with secretary of state to have it read to his ajesty before he goes to Ireland. Queen to be regent during his absence, June 3,1690 II 24 Letter from Increase Mather to Conn.blamin oolony for not act- ing on his advice to place affairs in hands of Sir Henry Ashurst,for unkindness to William Whiting never requiting him for his efforts, for selection of Mr.Porter as agent, an inferior officer in customs house,for unkindness to writer in not thankin@ him for former services. Writer attempted to get aid in presenting Conn. petition to the King but could find no one. He finally left it with Mr.Vernon, sec'y to Lord Shrewsbury. The opinion of 3 prominent lawyers is that charter holds good & Corm.would be very unwise not to act under it. Legal opinion in writing, Aug. 1690 II:25 Letter from James Porter to Conn.reportin r. Mather says his HaJesty has promised they shall have their charter aain & it is some help to the Bay that Conn.charter is so firm. Cost to Conn. much less than to ass. Oct .30,1690 II:6 Letter from James Porter to Conn.sendi another copy of opinion of lawyers that Conn.charter is good & they need not trouble about it. The Bay spending a large amount to oppose those who wish a governor placed over the colony. King still in Ireland, Sept.2,16%0 II:27 Letter from William Whitln6 to Corm.stating his account against the colony amounts to 5/5/4 & what they deem fit for 3 yrs. service. He has persuaded Mr.Mather to look after their interests. To have asked opinion of the Judges would have put Mr.Porter in prison, Nov. 8,1690 II 28 Letter from Conn.to William Whitin replying to request for money. Thanks him for services & explains colony is too poor to employ anyone of the rank of Sir Henry Ashurst. Asks for statement of full account as no record of recent disbursements is at hand. Would have been glad to have used him as agent if he had not refused, July 9,1691 II:29 Letter from Corm.to Increase Mather expressing thanks for services in getting petition to the King & askin him to continue carin for colony's interest & obtain written confirmation of charter. Mr.Porter has been directed to pay Mather the amount due for obtaining legal opinion.Explalns why Porter was employed rather than Ashurst. Alleged slights were unintentional & Mather,Porter & Whiting are -22-

asked to continue efforts. Any attempts Gov.Sloughter to annex Corm.to N.Y. are to be frustrated. Will advance 100, July 9,1691 11:30 Charter. (con.) Conn. letter to James Porter askin for report on delivery of petition to the King & use made of the sent him. Also for help to Fitz-John Winthrop in his address to the King, Oct. 2,1693 II Conn. letter to William 'Aiting asking assistance for Fitz-John inthrop in his mission of obtainin royal confiuation of charter, 0ct.3,1893 11:38 Conn.letter to Sir William Fhips asking aid for Fitz-John Winthrop in his agency to England. As he is to petition for confirmation of charter & continued control of militia by Corm.government a recognition of Conn.aid to Mass. particularly at Deerfield would be acceptable. Details of men fUrnished, Oct .4,1693 II:38 Instructions to Fitz-John Winthrop to petition for confirmation of charter & control of militia; funds in treasurer's hands to be drawn on by bills of exchange; speedy departure urged & directed to get suitable accoodations; list of papers to be taken; proper aid to be sought in London for speedy audience; N.Y. & Mass. to be watched; to follow approved court methods & secure interest of influential persons; oral persuasion with their majesties advised to show the general satisfaction felt with the charter & that out of 3000 men in the colony 2200 appeared for this address. As militia included all males from 16 to 80 control by a governor of another colony would control almost the entire male population & create great confusion. Eoyalty to crown unquestioned as shown by use of militia at Albany. Phips' commission was not complied with as chater is considered higher authority. Militia needed for defense of towns up the river rom Indian attacks & for sea-coast defense, Sept.l,1893 II:9 Connuission to Winthrop to petition for confirmation of charter & control of militia, Sept.2,1893 11:40 Winthrop's letter statin he has obtained report on petition from Eords of trade which is as favorable as could be expected. Expects a hearing by the Council within a week & possibly King's decision before he oes to Flanders. A report that Corm.failed to send soldiers to N.Y. re- dently has hindered him. Admits few people enjoy as great privileges as the charter rants now, Apr.3,1894 11:47 Winthrop's report that he has received royal letter limiting Fletcher's power to quota in time o war. Considers charter ully confirmed by their Majesties. Conn.ln favor at court. He is unable to return at present but expects to sail in the sprln, Au.2,1894 II:80 Winthrop's letter givln account of designs against the proprietary governments,Carollna,Penn., Jerseys R.I. & Conn. Randolph implied that acts of trade were not obeyed & matter has been put to the attorney-general whether kin may not appoint attorney-generals & courts of admiralty in the colony. Also attempts made to have command of militia lodged in hands of a general for common defense. Also an attempt made to unite Conn.with ass. He has defended their rights & is ready to return with next ship, Feb. 8,1896/7 II 6S Charter. (con.) Order from House of lords allowing Ashurst to be heard against the bill for reuniting to the crown the government of several colonies & plantations in America, May S, 1701 II 67 Petition by Ashurst to House of lords showin harm to Conn.if bill for reuniting the government to the crown is passed & askin for a hearing,l?01 11:68 Ashurst's letter with order in council directing that in case of Hallam's appeal the whole evidence should be examined by both parties on oath with leave to cross-examine & to have same sent to the Council for judgment. 'ants to know terms on which he is to be colonial agent. Has already drawn bills for 250. List of articles against the colony: assuming power of capital punishment, power to banish,to impose corporal punishment, ecclesiastical jurisdiction as to dlvorce,to exercise martial law, severe laws against religious de- nominations differln from the government church, severe laws against Quakers comin into the colony,make rates & impose customs, courts try without jury, permit excessive damages,deny appeals to the crown, do not allow couuon law of England & proceedlns in court are without form or method, Mar. 25,1702/ ...... II:71 Draft of letter in writing of Gurdon Saltonstall in answer to one of Ashurst's dated Mar.25,1702/S. Assem- bly will meet in May next & will make provision for paying him. The IO0 formerly mentioned has been ordered from the treasury. Complaints against the government will be considered at next sess. Ask for itemized account of expenditures with those connected with Hallam appeal kept separate for Winthrop ...... II 72 Complaints against the government,similar to doc. 71 but with additional charges that they assume authority over crimes on high sea & outside of the government,erect courts of admiralty, do not require oath of allegiance to the queen but only to the colony, neglect oath of suprema- cy & oath for observance of navigation acts & have no law for preserving dignity of the queen ...... II 73,74 Copy of Ashurst's letter to Gov.inthrop. Satisfied Hallam has no pretence for complaints. Necessary that "inthrop come over as soon as possible or send one or two well-instructed persons. Affidavits not effective. Government purchasing Mr. Penn's government & fears Conn.'s will be taken away, July 25,170 11:78 Ashurst's letter acceptin I00 a year while war lasts. Hal- fare's complaints & those of the Indians are really aimed at the charter. Inquires if -24-

Lord (?) raises the militia for common defense to the prejudice of Conn. Suspects some roguery at bottom of complaint about Indians. Would have matter of Hallam's roguery made plain, Aug.29,1704 II 85 Charter. (con.) Ashurst's letter adding to his last account that Hallam's spite is seen in his efforts against the charter & Mr.Saltonstall. A second hearing was defeated. Sending copies of petitions of Hallam's referrin to charge that Winthrop denies all appeals to England. Hearing to be a year from Oct. Must prepare. Charge for defending boundaries is I00. Hallam is agent for R.I. & gets 40 besides fees & bills. Opinion of best council that Conn.has right to control its militia & she could require other colonies to pay for men when calling them out. Question of defending charter & trade coming up in the winter. Itemized account of services & expenses, Sept.9,1?04 II 88 Instructions by Ashurst o counsel for defense of Conn. Dis- pute is not so much against the colony as a question of the right of a governor of Mass. or N.Y. to be governor of Conn. Complaints of Gov.Dudley discounted by fact that several years before he obtained commission over Mass. he sought to destroy Corm.charter so as to enlarge his revenue. He designed to take a'ay the charter given Mass. by William which is much less liberal than the one from Charles I. Corm.has spent 700 in the last war to assist her neighbors & it is a question whether this demand on her is legal. At present 600 men out of the colony. More complaints a@ainst the charter the last 2 or 3 yrs.since Dudley planned its destruction than for 40 yrs.previous. Suspect he intercepts letters. Witnesses to show low opinion in which he is held II:87 Copy of Ashurst's letter showing efforts of Dudley & Cornbury to have the Queen appoint a overnor over Conn. On opinion of attorney & solicitor- eneral that if charses are true the Queen might send a overnor but not alter the laws. Ashurst sent for to answer for the colony. It was areed that Cornbury should have Conn. & Dudley R.I. By influence of Lord Paett,brother-in law of Ashurst & two of the best lawyers in England he opposed the charges. Lords of trade directed to dra up most material crimes & send copy to Dud- ley,Cornbury,R.I. & Conn. Answers to be sent by Aug.next. Writer inorant as yet of the crimes. Mr.Bulkely has written Will & Doom vhich places Corm.in the worst light. Advises strictest observance of acts of navigation & due respect to Queen's @overnment. Fears letters are intercepted & a messenger should be sent with them. Knows charter would have been lost without his efforts, Feb. 15,1704/5 11:88 Order in council directing Lords of trade to prepare copy of charse a@ainst R.I. & Conn. & send to the -25-

aents of these colonies & to the governors of Mass. & N.Y. Hearing to be given 8 months later, Feb. 12,1705 II: 90 Charter. (con.) Ashurst's letter referrin to former papers sent & now enclosing Quakers petition with copy of Conn. act against heretics. Also copy of writer's answer. He was at considerable trouble to make defense but will not ask for more pay than the 200 already spoken for. Advises utmost care & revision of certain laws, Apt. S0,1705 II 91 ,inthrop's letter statin receipt of complaints made by Dudley & Cornbury & that time permits only of a brief denial but will send full statement by first opportunity. There is no foundation for charges of sheltering pirates &c & loyalty to Queen is undeniable. Believes Palmes' appeal will not be heard as security was insufficient, Aug. P-, I?08 II 93 Ashurst's letter asking for authentic evidence of scandalous story of Hallam's about the Indians. It was an effort to make colony weary of charter goverrsnent. Wants full & well attested answers to charges. Quakers make so much protest it may be necessary to repeal act against them, Aug.8,1708 11:94 Ashurst's letter referrin to Quaker petition & enclosing his reply. He believes Conn.was justified in passing the act against them. Expects great deal of service for the colony during the winter & wants full information. Made copies of the Governor's letter to Council of trade (?) to send Lord Treasurer & Sec'y Harley. If Conn.charter is once taken away, farewell to all, July 7,1708 II:96 Observations on Ashurst's letters of Feb.18 & since. Headings for defense of chares against Conn. 1708 II :99 Ashurst's letter showing how much is needed to defend Conn. Palmes & Dudley making strong efforts against them. Wonders colony did not send one person fully furnished with evidences when all was at stake. An important paper missing from box received. Expects hearing in a month's time. (uakers have obtained order for repeal of Corm.act. Dudley sent over great sum of gold taken in prize ships which he supposes has secured his interests, Feb.2,1705/8 II: I00 Conn.'s case in defense against charges brought by Gov.Dudley & Lord Cornbury. Summary of charter's provisions; answer to Cornbury's charge that Corm.supplies people of L.I. with European goods cheaper than N.Y.merchants can because they do not pay duty,Conn.colony has little trade of any kind & there is no law against trading where they please. As to deserters being protected by Conn.especially two sought by Capt.Matthews at Stamford & alleged aid given them by Maj.Sellick,there is no proof given. Charge that Conn.Asaembly refuse to raise money for quota to send N.Y. until they had heard from the Queen. This may be reasonable for money cannot be raised -26-

for the ueen without a law. Cornbury's letter saying Conn.& R.I. would never furnish a cent for him if they could help it & a suit brought by N.Y.merchants was always decided against the stranger, answered by showing there have been several appeals from Conn.courts & the judgments have been confirmed by Privy council. No proof that the colonies ever were disobedient as alleged. As to charge the colony failed to send men for defense against French & Indians the charter does not bind them to send militia outside of the colony & the governor of another colony has no power to order them. 0nly reasonable to give the Governor of Conn. opportunity to answer II i01 Charter. (con.) Copy of Conn.Assembly vote of thanks to Dummer for his excellent defense of the charter, May 1722-II:121 W'ilks' letter to Gov.Talcott accepting agency for Conn. He attended a meeting of Commissioners of trade & heard Dummer present arguments for need of Corm.intestate law while Winthrop declared it worked harm in dividin estates by premature sales & that unscrupulous persons were often purchasers. Report has gone to the Kin. Probable that estates already settled will be confirmed but an effort will be made to amend the charter & make it more consistent with interest of Great Britain. Hear- in8 will be granted soon. Intends to attempt gettin act of parliament passed which will be satisfactory & not imperil the charter, Feb. 13,1730/1 II 148 ;,rilks' letter to Gov.Talcott reporting he has obtained copy of report of Board of trade & Winthrop's memorial. Effort to get a new charter given Conn. similar to one now in force in Mass. As he is at a loss how to act without further instructions he is letting matter rest, Mar. 12,1730/I 1 II:lSl Gov.Talcott's letter statin Corm.is not willin to endanger the charter in order to have intestate law confirmed. He defends the colony against charges that colony avoids sending statutes to Erland,avoids referrin choice of govern- or to the Kir for approval,evades trade & navigation laws, inflicts injury on subjects by intestate law & that inhabitants wish new charter. He asserts the majority are well content & consider Er.Winthrop is seeking their hurt & destruction, June 29, (?) 1731 II 153 Gov.Talcott's answer to letter of ilks of Feb.13. Matter of Wilks' salary will be taken up at next Assem- bly. People of the colony want charter defended. Not one in a hundred would vote to give it up. Denies Winthrop's charge that any judges of probate have ever had an interest sellin an estate. Expects opportunity to defend charter, Apr.26,1731 II:184 Chauncey, Elihu (A) corn.on correspondence with England I:185c Chesterfield, Philip Stanhope, 2d. earl of (A)member of privy council, 1884/5 l:3Sa -2?-

Chetwynd, John (A)member of board of trade,1719 l:140b Cheyne, Charles (A) conissioner of customs,1680 1:21o Chiffinch, Thomas, Narragansett proprietor I Cholmondeley, Cholmondely. George, 3d. earl of, member of privy council,1752 I:168a Huh, Ist earl of, member of privy council,1707 I: I19c Cholmondely, see Cholmondeley. Christophers, Christopher, corn.on defense of colony in matter of intestate law II:129 (A) corn.on defense of colony in matter of intestate law II 132,139 Richard, defendant in action of trespass brought by Edward Palmes & appealed to Enland,l?03/4 I 103a, 104b Churches, see Q_esus. Churchill, John, see Marlborough, John Churchill, ist duke of. Civil officers, see Colonial asents in England; Commissions; val officers; Surveyor-en-als of customs. Clarendon, Edward Hyde,ist earl of (A---member of privy council, 1879 I 14a Henry Hyde, 2d. earl of (A) member of privy council, 1684/5 I: 33a C lark, Clarke. Mr. agent to pay Jeremiah Dummer, 1720 II llSj delivery of royal letters to Mass. 1672 I:6a Daniel, patentee for Conn.charter,1661 II:3b George, con.on defense of charter I:143 Henry, patentee for Corm.charter, 1661 II:3b John, R.l.agent to obtain charter,agreement with John Winthrop II 66c, llTejnpk ", l18a, 123d, 127c John, st. patentee for Corm.charter,1661 ll:3b Samuel, British commissioner of customs,1705 1:118 Clarke, see Clark. Cockerill, Thomas, sec'y of Gov.Lovelace of N.Y. conveyance of letters from England,1708/9 ll:106a, lO7a sec 'y of Gov.Lovelace of N.Y. recommended by Ashurst to Conn. 1708 II: 104ab Coins. Letter from Board of trade to Conn.enclosing table showin rates at which foreign coins ought to pass in the plantations by proclamation of the Queen, June 29,1704 I:llO, lll Letter from Board of trade to Conn.sendiD copy of act for ascertainin@ rates of foreign coins in the plantations & act for encouragement of trade to America, May 14,1708 1:122 Printed act for ascertainin@ rates of foreign coins in her Majesties plantations in America, 6th Anne, 1708 I 123 Report of Conn.com.to Assembly recommendin that the Governor with such men as shall be appointed shall prepare answer to questions contained in dress of parliament recently received. Ap- proved & corn.appointed, Oct. 1739 l:152ab Resolve of both houses of parliament that an address be prepared to his Majesty for having report made to show at what rates gold & silver coins passed in the British colonies in 1700,1710, 1720,1730 & at date of report. Also amount of bills of credit of colonial issue in 1700, amount issued since with the value at times of issue & what provision was made for sink- -28-

ing the same,amount discharged or sunk & amount still circulatin@, June 13,17S9 I 152c- Coins. (con.) Letter from Sec'y John Courand to Conn.encloslng additional instruction for enforcing an act for ascertaining rates of foreign coins in the plantations, Aug .22,1740 1:187 Jeremiah Dummer's letter enclosing samples of coins being made for N.E. Left to the Assembly whether they will be put in circulation, Mar.8,1722/S II 127 Coins, see also Bills of credit. Coline, Richard--) clerk (?) of privy council,189 1:44,48,47 Colonial agents in England. Petition of Fitz-John Winthrop as agent for Corm.protesting against attempts of Gov.Benjamin Fletcher to exercise control over Conn.militia & interfere with the government. Referred to Corn.of trade & plantation & powers of Gov.Fletcher limited in Queen's reply, 18%3-94 1:42-45 Letter from Corm.to Board of trade reporting that at next sees. of the Assembly after receipt of their letter referring to case of Edward Palmes, latter was sent for & given opportunity to present charge of injustice done him at New London county court which he refused to do. An account was sent England by next opportunity with a request concernin appeal; all directed to Sir Henry Ashurst,colonial agent, Oct. 14, I?00 I 0 Memorial of Nicholas Hallam in behalf of Owaneco,Mohegan sachem,complalning that Corm.has taken from the Indians land reserved for them,referred to Sir Henry Ashurst. Latter's representation that colony has not been notified & he is unable to make answer. He asks that no action be taken until they hear from Conn. especially as Hallam has recently caused the Governor & colony much trouble by appealing from a will of 14 years standing & final judgment went against him, Jan.1703/4 I 10.8-107 Jeremiah Dummer instructed to put matter of appointment of naval officers in all Conn.ports before commissioners of customs, 1718 I 134d Jeremiah Dummer instructed by order in council to prepare in writing Conn.'s answer to R.I. petition on boundary, Feb. 1720/1 I 142 Corn.appointed by Assembly to consider act of Privy council relating to cession of charter & Mr.Aent Dummer s letter, Oct. 1723 I 143 Corn.appointed by Conn.Assembly to draw up instructions for colonial agent & an answer to Board of trade on proper encouragement for producing naval stores & for manufactures not prejudicial to trade of Great Britain, 0ct.1734 I: 181ab Letter from Corm.to William Harris referring to his capture & efforts for release. Enclosing commission & instructions for presenting Conn.'s claim to Narragansett, Oct. 2,1880 II 7 Power of attorney from Corm.to William Whiting to defend charter, Aug. 24,1888 II 8 Instructions to William itin@ for defendln charter. To inquire for petitions sent by Harris & Fair- -29-

weather; to get le@al advice; to present address to the King; appear before court if necessary; to inquire whether the long delay before quo warrantos were received does not make them invalid; to exhibit duplicate of charter left in London for defense,pleadln perpetual privileges; if judgment is passed against colony to obtain delay; to learn whether colony is to be annexed to Mass.,N.Y. or part to both, Aug. 24,1888 II 12 Colonial agents in England. (con.) Letter by William Whiting to Corm.reporting delivery of letter for the King but no definite reply. He under- stands Andros has not made return of quo warranto but expects surrender of the charter. Can see no way of preventing its loss, June ii, 1887 II 13 Letter by William hiting to Conn.reporting a rule of court for Corm.to appear at court the next day or judo- ment would be passed aainst the colony. No information aainst them was put in court, June 14, 1887 II 14 Letter by William hiting to Conn.informing that case stands as it did in June. If they are to defend charter more money must be sent as that already sent is nearly gone, Aug.9,168? II:15 Letter by "William "hiting to Corm.stating address to the King not delivered on account of certain passages but another was delivered orally & well received. Refuses to appear as attorney & asks for money. Recommends Sir Henry Ashurst as aent. Charter probably good as there is no record of surrender or judgment against it, Aug. 12,1889 II 18 Letter by William Whitin to Conn.stating he has received orders for defendin charter but cannot do so without money & it is unreasonable to expect him to advance any for a government which is probably about to be dissolved, Sept .21,1887 II i? Letter by William "hitln to Conn.explalning certain sums are not available on account of death or legal complications. Has less than 8 on hand & cannot make full account as it is not possible to name worshipful persons to whom pay- ments have been made, June 2,1888 II:18 Instructions from Conn.to James Porter to present petition to his Majesty; to obtain confirmation of charter privileges; to get opinion of judges on validity of charter,nelther condemned nor surrendered; to report results promptly; to take action for defense if there is anything in court against the colony, Jan.3,189 II:19 Instructions from Conn.to Cyprian Nichols to obtain bill of exchange in Boston for sending with letters to Porter, Jan.3,1889 11:20 Instructions from Conn.to James Porter askin him to act as agent in presenting petition to William III for confirmation of charter government which was resumed on the late revolution. Enclose instructions,petltion & bill of exchange which cost 80. Desire him to keep copy of charter for use. If he cannot act Nath.'fhit- field is desired for attorney, Jan.3,1889 11:21 -30-

Colonial agents in England. (con.) Letter from James Porter to Corm.informing he is unable to act as agent & recommending Sir Henry Ashurst & Mr.Mather. Maj.Thompson & Mr.Mather will use their interest when occasion offers, May 22,1890 I1:22 Letter from James Porter to Conn.reportlng receipt of letter &c & advising that affairs be given to Sir Henry Ashurst who represents the N.E. colonies. Mr.Mather is very active for the Bay & will present petition for Conn. No charters in England restored as yet. Will report as soon as action is taken, May 8,1890 II 23 Letter from James Porter to Conn.reportin .(r.Mather has left petition with secretary of state to have it read to his Majesty before he goes to Ireland. Queen to be regent during his absence, June 3,1690 II:24 Letter from Increase Mather to Conn.blaming colony for not act- ing on his advice to place affairs in hands of Sir Henry Ashurst,for unkindness to William Whiting never requiting him for his efforts,for selection of Mr.Porter as agent, an inferior officer in customs house,for unkindness to writer in not thankin him for former service. Writer attempted to get aid in presenting Conn.petltion to the King but could find no one. He finally left it with Mr Vernon, sec'y to Lord Shrewsbury. The opinion of three prominent lawyers is that charter holds good & Corm.would be very unwise not to act under it. Legal opinion in wr it ing, Aug. 1890 II 25 Letter from James Porter to Conn.reportin Mr. Mather says his Majesty has promised they shall have their charter again & it is some help to the Bay that Corm.charter is so firm. Cost to Conn. much less than to Mass. err.S0,1690 II:26 Letter from James Porter to Corm.sending another copy of opinion of lawyers that Corm.charter is good & they need not trouble about it. The Bay spending a large amount to oppose those who wish a governor placed over the colony. King still in Ireland, Sept.q,1690 II:27 Letter from William 'hitin to Corm.stating his account against the colony amounts to 5/5/4 & what they deem fit for S yrs.service. He has persuaded Mr.Mather to look after their interests. To have asked opinion of the judges would have put Mr. Porter in prison, Nov.8,1890- II:28 Letter from Corm.to illiam Whiting replying to request for money. Thanks him for services & explains colony is too peer to employ anyone of the rank of Sir Henry Ashurst. Asks for statement of full account as no record of recent disbursements is at hand. Would have been glad to have used him as agent if he had not refused, July 9,1891 I1:29 Letter from Conn.to Increase Mather expressing thanks for services in getting petition to the King & asking him to continue caring for colony's interest & obtain written confirmation of charter. Mr.Porter has been directed to pay Mather the amount due for obtainin legal -31-

opinion. Explains why Porter was employed rather than Ashurst. Alleged slights were unintentional & Mather,Porter & Whiting are asked to continue efforts. Any attempts of Gov.Sloughter to annex Corm.to N.Y. are to be frustrated. Will advance I00, July 9,1891 II :30 Colonial agents in England. (con.) Corm.letter to James Porter acknowled@in receipt of his letters & expressing satisfaction with his work. Asks him to pay r.Mather the amount he has spent for Conn. July 9,1691 II:31 Corm.letter to James Porter asking to have petition presented to the crown praying command of militia may remain with Conn.@overnor as provided in charter & not be given Sir William Phipps, Nov. 28,1892 II 32 Corm.letter to James Porter askin for report on delivery of petition to the King & use made of the 38 sent him. Also for help to Fitz-John Winthrop in his address to the Kin, 0ct.2,1693 II:35 Conn.letter to William Vhitin asking assistance for Fitz-John Winthrop in his mission of obtaininG royal confirmation of charter, 0ct.3,1693 II:38 Letter from Conn.to Earl of Nottingham reporting on agreement to furnish quota to N.Y. for Albany. Addresses for confirmation of charter have not been answered & Fitz-John inthrop is commissioned to act as agent in the matter, Oct.4,1693 I:42,II:37 Conn.letter to Sir Willisuu Phips asking aid for Fitz-John Winthrop in his agency to England. As he is to petition for confirmation of charter & continued control of militia by Conn.government a recognition of Conn.ald to Mass. particularly at Deerfield would be acceptable. Details of men furnished, 0ct.4,1693- II:38 Instructions to Fitz-John Winthrop to petition for confirmation of charter & control of militia;funds in treasurer's hands to be drawn on by bills of exchange; speedy departure urged & directed to et suitable accommodations; list of papers to be taken; proper aid to be sought in London for speedy audience; N.Y. & Mass. to be watched; to follow approved court methods & secure interest of influential persons; oral persuasion with their majesties advised to showln6 the general satisfaction felt with the charter & that out of 3000 men in the colony 2200 appeared for this address. As militia included all males from 18 to 60 control by a governor of another colony would control almost the entire male population & create great confusion. Loyalty to crown unquestioned as shown by use of militia at Albany. Phips' commission was not complied with as charter is considered higher authority. Militia needed for defense of towns up the river from Indian attacks & for sea-coast defense, Sept. i, 1893 II: 9 Commission to Winthrop to petition for confirmation of charter & control of militia, Sept.P-,1693 II:40 -32-

Colonial agents in England. (con.) Letters from 'inthrop to Conn.showin arrival at Boston & probable need of more money in executin the commission than has been provided. Hopes all needed papers & tools will be furnished & will undertake the work, Sept.13,1893 II:41,42 Conn.letter to 'inthrop desirin him to take passage for Boston & thence for England as soon as possible. 500 ready for him & Mr.Saltonstall has been asked to accompany him. List of papers prepared, Oct .31,1893 II:43 Winthrop's letter acknowledIn receipt of commission & suggesting that as full powers as possible be given him, New London, Oct. 5,1693 I1:44 Winthrop's letter announcing arrival in London after 6 weeks from Piscataqua. Holidays prevented immediate opportunity for buslness,but he has since presented the petition & had it referred to Board of trade. Their report is not yet ready, London, Jan.29,169/4 II:45 Case of Corm.in relation to claims of Benjamin Fletcher,ov.of N.Y. who has attempted to exercise complete control over the militia of Conn. Argument based on power granted by charter to the governor of Conn. Laws of EnEland do not allow kin to draw out all the militia from a county. Case prepared by Winthrop for Lords of trade, 189/4 II:46 Winthrop's letter statin& he has obtained report on petition from Lords of trade which is as favorable as could be expected. Expects a hearing by the Council within a week & possibly King's decision before he goes to Flanders. A report that Corm.failed to send soldiers to N.Y. recently has hindered him. Admits few people enjoy as great privileges as the charter grants now, Apr.8, I94 I1:4? Postscript to Winthrop's letter informing Corm.that Lord Arran, Duke of Hamilton's son has put in claim to land in Narragansett country, June 4,1894 II:48 Winthrop's letter rerettin failure of former letters to reach Conn. King confirmed opinion of attorney-general before going to Flanders,that ordinary power over militia is given colony but in time of war King may constitute a commander-in-chief of forces. Fletcher's commission will be explained as limited to quota, July 18,1894 I1:49 Winthrop's report that he has received royal letter limiting Fletcher's power to quota in time of war. Considers charter fully confirmed by their Majesties. Corm.in favor at court. He is unable to return at present but expects to sail in the spring, Aug.2,1894 If:SO Corm.letter on receipt of favorable report from Winthrop. As to N.Y. aid has been furnished by Conn. amountlnK to 1050 n a year & colony is still ready to do her share in defense of Albany. Supply of arms & ammunition from England would be acceptable. Duke of Hamil- ton's claim later than Earl of arwlck patent which Corm.secured the right of, 0ct. 19,1894 II:51 -33-

Colonial aents in England. (con.) Winthrop's letter statin@ former letters were delayed by the ships meetin a French man-of-war & 2 privateers so they were forced to put back to Plymouth. Nothin done about Hamilton claim, Dec. 18,184 II:52 Winthrop's letter saying he has decided to stay a little lon@er on account of the commission given Earl of Bellomont as overnor of Mass. & an inclination to enlarge his domain by addition of N.H. Gov.Fletcher has not reported the aid iven by Corm.which was his duty. Lord Arran makln8 much of his claim, July I$, 1695 II 53 'inthrop's letter explaining continued delay of his return due to fear of encroachments by commission of Earl of Bellomont, July I,1895 II:54 Corm.letter expressing satisfaction with work done by Inthrop. Claim of Lord Arran to Narragansett heard by Gov.Cranston in I83. Report of issue is bein sent. Statement of support given N.Y. & Deerfield. Asks for arms & ammunition from England. Col.Fletcher has asked for 120 men for arrison & required Conn.to support them. Request for rulin on whether he has the power to call for this when other colonies are not sendin as much, or when no invasion is threatened. Aent to be selected to carry on correspondence after inthrop's departure, 0ct.28,1695 II:55 inthrop's letter regretting lack of letters from the colony especially some appreciation of royal letter on settlement of militia control & expression of sympathy on loss of the (ueen. Hopes to return in the sprin8 when Earl of Bellomont is to sail, Dec.22,165 II:58 inthrop's letter acknowledging receipt of letter & provision made for funds. Surprised at Col.Fletcher's demand for militia for arrison & will apply for hearin on the matter, Feb.5,1695/6 II:57 inthrop's letter explalning he is unable to sall yet on account of sickness. Placed matter of Coi. Fletcher's demand before the Kin & same was referred to Lords of trade, May II: 58 inthrop's letter reporting improved health & intention to take up matter of Col.Fletcher's demand with the Council. Sees no reason why Corm.should not refuse to comply. Encloses act of parliament requirln @overnors to be approved by his Majesty & will inquire hew far it concerns Conn. Sorry for loss of money by r. Eldrld, July 8,1696 Corm.letter to inthrop reporting Col.Fletcher's continued demands & small appreciation of aid rendered. Effort to use speech of Indians to put Conn. in bad repute. Colony has spent for neighboring colonies ?59/I/9 of which over 5OO0 was for Albany. Death of Col.John Allyn. Bills of exchange sent, Nov.12,169 II:60 Conn.letter on receipt of several of Winthrops. Complaint that Col.Fletcher is constantly calling on Conn. at every flying report of Indians & Mass.haa also called on them but neither is satisfied with aid sent. Would like specific directions as to their duty. Also need arms & ammunition sent if possible. ReGret last money fell in French hands,also letters miscarried, 0ct.1898 II:81 Colonial agents in England. (con.) Conn.letter to W'inthrop referring, to difficulties on boundary lines & sending account of case with E{ass & case of Rye & Bedford, Jan.19,1898/7 Winthrop's letter givin8 account of designs against the pro- pr ietary government s, Car o li ha, Penn., Jerseys, R.I. & Conn. Randolph implied that acts of trade were not obeyed & matter has been put to the attorney-general whether the king may not appoint attorney-generals & courts of admiralty in the colony. Also attempts made to have command of militia lodged in hands of a general for common defense. Also an attempt made to unite Corm.with Mass. He has defended their rights & is ready to return with next ship, Feb.8,1898/7 II:SS .Winthrop's letter announcing arrival in Boston & that Earl of Bellomont has gone to N.Y. Advises letter of congratulation to him on his arrival. An- nounces peace with French declared, Dec. IS, 1897 II 84 Copy of commission to Sir Henry Ashurst to defend Conn.against R.I. in Narragansett claim, 0ct.15,18g9 II:85 Memorial of Sir Henry Ashurst,to Lords of trade asserting rights of Corm.to Narragansett. Before II:86 Order from House of lords allowing Ashurst to be heard against the bill for reunitin to the crown the government of several colonies & plantations in America, May 3,1701 II 87 Petition to House of lords by Ashurst showing harm to Conn.if bill for reuniting the government to the crown is passed. Asks for a hearing,1701 II:68 Letter from Gov.Winthrop to Ashurst stating I00 was ordered for him by Assembly but cannot yet get bills of exchange. Colony is grateful for his efforts. Asks care of business concerning Mr. Liveen's will. Believes the like fraudulent & wicked endeavors to make it void have not been practised in this age, Nov.19,1?Ol 11:89 Ashurst's letter reporting delivery of address to the Kin@. A certain person the cause of their being troubled with Hallam's appeal. Council has ordered appeals in all cases from the plantations without exception. Writer claims he used extraordinary diligence in defending the colony. As to Liveen will if Winthrop can show widow allowed it to be good for many years,it will be safe. Advises Hallam's agent to be present when affidavits are made. CoI.D. has commission over all militia but not to call Conn.when it is needed for home defense. Believes none of the colonies has agent of his figure. ants a yearly allowance, Mar.25,'lT02/S II: 70 Copy of Ashurst's letter with order in council directing that in case of Hallam's appeal the whole evidence -35-

should be examined by both parties on oath with leave to cross-examine & to have the same sent to the Council for judgment. "ants to know terms on which he is to be colonial aent. Has already drawn bills for 250. List of articles against the colony: assumin power of capital punishment, power to banish, to impose corporal punishment,ecclesiastlcal jurisdiction as to divorce,to exercise martial law, severe laws against religious de- nominations differing from the government church, severe laws against Quakers comln in- to the colony,make rates & impose customs, courts try without jury,permit excessive damagesldeny appeals to the crown,do not allow common law of England & proceedings in court are without form or method, Mar. 25, 1702/3 11:71 Colonial agents in England. (con.) Draft of letter in writln@ of Gurdon Saltonstall in answer to one of Ashurst's dated Mar.25,1702. Assembly will meet in May next & will make provision for paying him. The EIOO formerly mentioned has been ordered from the treasury. Com- plalnts will be considered at next sees. Ask for itemized account of expenditures with those connected with Hallam appeal kept separate for Winthrop I1:72 Ashurst's letter sending cmplaints & askln support in his work. Wants a bill drawn on Mr Sergeant for 250 discharged also to know terms on which he is employed, June 26,1702 II:75 Ashurst's letter enclosing copies of papers sent since Mar.25 previous. Advises Narragansett claim be dropped. He has worked hard over Hallam case & appeared against a charter of incorporation under pretence of getting naval stores which would have ruined the colony. Hopes 250 is paid, Lar.25,1703/4 II:76 Copy of Ashurst's letter showing necessity of funds. Two measures to be opposed the coming winter will need 1OO. One concerns reuniting pro- prletary overnments to the crown & the other getting naval stores which will en- gross all the trade of the colony. Promises faithful work, June 12,1703 II:77 Copy of Ashurst's letter to Gov.Winthrop. Satisfied Hallam has no pretence for complalnts. Necessary that Winthrop come over as soon as possible or send one or two we11-instructed persons. Affidavits not effective. Goverm,ent purchasing Mr.Penn's government & fears Conn. 's will be taken away, July 25,1703 II:78 Ashurst's letter expressin8 discouragement at miscarriage of his letters. Maj.Vaughn,messenger taken by the French with papers. Liveen will affirmed & Winthrop not llkely to be troubled again by Hallam. Chares very great. Expects 100 per annum for beln agent & asks to have paid Nath.Saltonstall as deputy. Complains that money is not sent him. Wants a particular answer to charge that country has robbed the Indians. If Hallam had succeeded he thinks the next attack would have been on the charter & Winthrop should come over & act as colony agent. No other colony has agent like writer, Jan.lO,1703/4 II:79 Colonial agents in England. (con.) Copy of Ashurst's letter stating he has drawn bills of exchange for 88 on Corm.payable to Stephen Mason. Will be obliged to draw i00 more for expenses of colony & Hallam trial, Jan. 21, I?03/4 II:80 Letter by Nath.Saltonstall to Gov.Winthrop accompanying copy of Ashurst's & explaining he represented interest of Conn.in Hallam trial on account of illness of Sir Harry, Feb.24,1703/4 If:81 Ashurst's letter notifyin@ Gov.inthrop he has drawn bills of exchange for 140 for support of the colony government & expenses of Hallam trial,Mar.l?, & postscript of ar.31,1704 II:82 Draft of letter from "inthrop in Gurdon Saltonstall's writing s%atin effort to have Assembly appropriate i00 a year for Ashurst & 30 for a deputy. Expense of the war heavy. Details of men being furnished for Mass.defense. I00 year for Ashurst the best they can do. If expense of defending Hal lam's appeal was separated from work for colony,the Assembly would be easier to grant his salary. Hallam's charge that Winthrop refused to defray charges of re-examinatlon is false. ants costs allowed as he has been to great trouble & has received only a small amount of Liveen estate. As to the Mohegns Winthrop sent for Owaneco to give account of his wrongs but he refused to come & was gone to Boston. Expects to send report later which will clear the government. 30 of Owaneco's men in colony pay & as cheerful as ever. The 68 are paid, June S,1704 II:8 Ashurst's letter expressing surprise at getting no instructions. Claims success of defeating Hal- lam's appeal is due to his efforts. Wants particular statement of complaint concerning militia & for defense of cherge that colony has taken away the land from Mohegan Indians & caused their hostility, Jly 2,1704 II:84 Ashurst's letter accepting i00 s year while war lasts. lam's complaints & those of the Indians are really aimed at the charter. Inquires if Lord (?) raises the militia for common defense to the prejudice of Conn. Suspects some roguery at bottom of complaint about Indians. ?{ould have matter of Hallam's roguery made plain, [email protected],1704 I1:8 Ashurst's letter adding to his last account that Hallam's spite is seen in his efforts aKainst the charter & against Mr.Saltonstall. A second hearir was defeated. Sending copies of petitions of Hallam's referrin to char@e that Winthrop denies all appeals to En@land. Hear- ing to be a year from Oct. ust prepare. Charge for defendin boundaries is I00. Hallam is aent for R.I. & ets 40 besides bills & fees. Opinion of best council that Corm.has right to control its militia & she could require other colonies to pay for men when callin@ them out. Question of defending -37-

charter & trade coming up in the winter. Itemized account of services & expenses, Sept.9,1704 II:88 Colonial agents in England. (con.) Instructions by Ashurst to counsel for defense of Conn. Dis- pure is not so much against the colony as a question of the right of a governor of ass. or N.Y. to be governor of Conn. Complaints of Gov.Dudley discounted by fact that several years before he obtained commission over Eass.he sou@ht to destroy Corm.charter so as to enlarge his revenue. He designed to take away the charter iven Eass.by Villiam which is much less liberal than the one from Charles I. Conn.has spent 700 in the last war to assist her neighbors & it is a question whether this demand on her is legal. At present 800 men out of the colony. More complaints against the charter the last 2 or 8 yrs.since Dudley planned its destruction than for 40 yrs.previous. Suspect he intercepts letters. itnesses to show low opinion in which he is held II:87 Copy of Ashurst's letter showing efforts of Dudley & Cornbury to have the Queen appoint a governor over Conn. On opinion of attorney & solicitor- eneral that if charges are true the Queen might send a governor but not alter the laws. Ashurst was sent for to answer for the colony. It was agreed that Cornbury should have Conn. & Dudley R.I. By influence of Lord Paett,brother-in-law of Ashurst & two of the best lawyers in England he opposed the charge. Lords of trade directed to draw up most material crimes & send copy to Dudley, Cornbury, R.l. & Conn. Answers to be sent by Aug.next. Writer inorant as yet of the crimes. Mr.Bulkely has written Vill & Doom which places Corm.in the worst light. Advises strictest observance of acts of navigation & due respect to Queen's government. Fears letters are intercepted. Knows charter would have been lost without his efforts, Feb. 18,1704/8 11:88 Ashurst's letter referring to former papers sent & now enclosir uakers petition with copy of Corm.act against heretics. Also copy of writer's answer. He was at considerable trouble to make defense but will not ask for more pay than the 200 already spoken for. Advises utmost care & revision of certain laws, Apt .80,1708 II I Gov.Winthrop's letter informin Ashurst that bill of exchange for 140 is accepted & as soon as Assembly is convened due acknowledgment ill be made of his services. Conn.has thus far not inquired into irregularities of neighborin colonies but if annoyed by them longer he sees no reason why Conn.should remain silent, Aug. 2,1705 II 92 Winthrop's letter stating receipt of complaints made by Dudley & Cornbury & that time permits only of a brief denial but will send full statement by first opportunity. There is no foundation for charges of sheltering pirates &c & loyal- -38-

ty to Queen is undeniable. Believes Palmes' appeal will not be heard as secu-ity was insufficient. Au[.2,]705 II:9S Colonial agents in England. (con.) Ashurst's letter asking for authentic evidence of scandalous story of Hallam's about the Indian, s. It was an effort to make colony weary of charter government. ;ants full ,. well attested answers to charges. Quakers ma]e so much protest it may be necessary to repeal act agaist them, Aug. 5, ].70 11 94 Vote of Conn.Council that the Governor express their gratitude to Sir Henry Ashurst for his work in defending charter & desire him to continue the agency. Treasurer is ordered to pay Sewall ilO0 for him & on meeting of the Assembly further action will be taLen for paying him 11 95 Ashurst's letter referring, to Ouaker petition & enclosing his reply. He believes Conn.was justified in passing the act against them. Expects great deal of service for the colony during the winter & wants full information. Ilade copies of the Governor's letter to Council of trade (?) to send Lord Treasurer & Sec'y Harley. If Conn.charter is once taken away, farewel to all, July 7, 1705 II:96 Recognition by Gene'al court & Assembly of Ashurst's services & votes that bills drawn by him be honored & that his salary be i00 per annum. Agency to continue as long as both houses of the Assem- bly agree, :.lay 1704 II:$7 Observations on Ashurst's letters of Feb. J5 & s.nce. Headiness for defense of charges against Conn. 1705 II:99 Ashurst's letter showing how much is needed to defend Conn. Palmes & Dudley making strong efforts against them. "onders colony did not send one person fully furnished with evidences when all was at stake. An important paper missing from box received. Expects hearing in a month's time. Quakers have obtained order for repeal of Conn.act. Dudley sent over great sum of gold taken in prize ships which he su2poses has secured his interests, Feb.2,1705/@ II:lOO Ashurst's memorial to Board of trade in answer to Quakers petition. He states Corm.act was made 2 yrs previous & is obsolete. Proof can be given that Quakers live peaceably in the colony. The established religion of Corm.is same in dec- trY.he as the Church of England. Continual complaints brought by Dudley none of which have been proved & this act was printed in Boston by his direction with intention to stir up Quakers in London in general opposition to Conn. II:lO2 Saltonstall's letter to Ashurst with news of {inthrop's death & election of writer to be governor. As to Mohegans they have been well treated & are content except when stirred up by persons who try to get away their land. Government is bound to see that they have enough land to live on & to redress wrongs. Coy. Dudley s}.ows his duplicity in complaining to Eng- land that he gets no help from Conn. at the same time he writes his thanks to Conn.for offering aid. His using L,Iohegans for her ..'!ajesty's service without notifying was an elffont which his explanation does not satisfy. Intention was to make them ds- respectful to Conn.&. as to saving them from starvation he gave them only wages wb.ich have always been paid when in service. Dud- ley has tacitly acknowledged error by now ':riting to Saltonstall asking for a detachment of Indians. Corm.will do her duty for the service. As to Palmes' complaint that he was refused letters of administration he was assured that he could have same from. the proper court but he insisted on Governor & Council granting it. Quaker question settled but none of the persuasion are in the colony as far as writer knows. Bills accepted & As- sembly will answer more fully, Jn.f:,lTO7/8 I I 103 Colonial agents in England. (con.) Ashurst's letter to Saltonstall. As soon as a certain person is removed from neighboring province Conn. can live in peace but until then Saltostall must continue the work Winthrop did in defending the charter. ohegan question he keeps quict. Gov.Lovelace of ..,'.Y. & his sec:-etary,Thomas Cockerill both honest men. Corm.advised to send deputation to greet him. Also to send addresses to the Queen & arlborough on the recent victory over the French,to send letters to Earl of Sunderland & Duke of Bedford showing falseness of Dud- ley's complaints & the amount contributed by Corm.to the war. Also to Duke of Somerset & Duke of Devonshire. Wants copy of laws, number of inhabitants,ministers & extent of colony. ,;'ould have colony do as little with En71and as possible, Aug .25, 1708 II :104 Saltonstall's note to Ashurst transmitting draft of ,oodward's survey with notes & act of ..[ass.empowerin.l '..!r.Taylor to fi nd Woodward's line upon which he joined Corm.commissioners, ,,ar.16,1708/$ II 105 Conn.letter expressing pleasure that enemies have ceased their groundless complaints. Present concern is ass.boundar$ which they cannot settle without an appeal. Papers are being sent. pay proper respect to Lord Lovelace & Ashurst's bills will be honored. }.oney scarce on account of the war, 6000 the cost of sendin relief to Hampshire county the summer past. Data added on population & ministers, Jan.28,1708/9 II:106 Saltonstall to Ashurst reporting receipt of letters & same delivered the Council. Sending papers for boundary question, letters to Board of trade & to Commissioners of customs, Feb.21,1708/9 II: I07 Jeremiah Du.er's letter on receipt of ,0 for prosecuting appeal against coll,ctor of customs. Enclosing inhibition of Admiralty court to be served on persons mentioned. Instructions for same. Difficulty in gettin@ appeal allowed. Wants affidavits on death of attorney at N.Y. condition of roads from snow,also to know whether King's proclamation for continuin officers had arrived before sloop was taken. Efforts to have line with N.Y. run delayed by vacancy in secretaryship for plantations. Mr.Shackmaple & collectors of N.H. & R.I. at London & intend Conn. no good. Commissioners of customs will soon determine dispute about the ports. Hopes case of books sent Gov.Sal- tonstall arrived. Tryir to get gift from r. Yale for finishing the college,.ar. 12,1717/8 II 108 Colonial agents in England. (con.) Dummer's letter reporting receipt of papers from Saltonstall & that he has made use of them as directed. Commissioners of customs pretty well satisfied with letter. As to naval ports he presented memorial for allowing entries & clearances of naval officers to be good where there is no officer of the customs or else appoint sub-collectors. Writer suggested another solution if these are not acceptable. Nothing can be done till surveyor reports on the matter. His exorbitant fees were condemned & an order is to be sent collector not to demand more than law warrants. Has delivered letter to Society for propagation of the Gospel. Dr.;illiams' will not proved. Applied for Mediterranean passes & Secretary thinks he can get them made out. Parliament in sess. If question of charters comes up writer will do his best to protect Conn. Aar .20,1717/8 II 109 Dummer's letter sendln@ writ for attaching collector's widow & the register of court of admiralty at N.Y. Likely to be expensive to prosecute an appeal. If officer to whom writ is delivered refuse to serve it there is no way to punish him. If hearing could be had writer thinks sentence would be reversed. Sir "'illiam Thompson,the solicitor-general has given opinion that master of ships are not bound to a double entrance & clearance but to do it with naval officer is sufficient. Hopes collector will conform to this. 'ill present address to the King after Parliament is up so more attention will be paid. Mr.Yale pleased with location of college at New Haven. His picture with his nephew's is drawn for a present to the college hall. Other gifts including instruments &c promised. Bill for forbidding makin@ iron into any kind of wares in the plantations was passed by commons but is being amended by the lords. Explains commons feared lish iron works would be prejudiced if iron were allowed to be brought into England free of duty. Mass.act offering premium on iron goods made in the province caused much heat against the colonies. Lords forbid foring bars but not making iron ware, Apr.14,1?l II:llO Colonial agents in England. (con.) Dummer's letter stating he has delivered address to the King. Will take up matter of sheep's wool as soon as he has opportunity. Virginia merchants again are petitioning for free importation of pig iron along with certain naval stores. "riter has tried to get iron left out of the bill leaving only timber,flax & hemp. May be obliged to go before the House of lords as before. Surprised at no acknowledgment of opinion of the solicitor-general favoring the naval officers, Apr.2,1?20 II:lll Saltonstall's letter to Dummer stating he has delayed writing until plan of colony called for. by Board of trade should be made. Expects to send it within a fortnight. Also a full statement of rights on R.I. boundary will be sent for defense in case R.I. appeals, July 14,1720 II:ll2 Saltonstall's letter to Dummer regretting delay in getting evidence on R.I. boundary. New summons from R.I. Corm.answer they are well pleased with charter bounds; if King should determine the line there is no surety R.I. would like it any better than what crown has already done. Not content with having Pawcatuck river stated as bounds but want to come I0 miles west of head of that river, Aug.28,1720 11:113 Dummer's letter reporting no progress on suit with widow of N.Y.collector. R.I. has complained of encroachments of Conn. & Has s. Case postponed on expectation of Conn. paper s by next ships. Hr.Yale promises more for the college & writer hopes ,r.Hollis will do something for Corm.college, 0ct.I,1720 11:114 Dummer's letter on receipt of map & papers for R.I. controversy. He has attended Privy council to answer petition of Jenks & Partrldge,agents for R.I. Some debate on merits of case hearing appointed after midsummer. He finds four different settlements of the line & outlines R.I.case in hopes of answer from Sal- tonstall before the hearing. Mr.Hollis has not yet finished his gifts to Harvard but will probably do somethin for Yale later. Hr.Yale has sent I00 in goods for the college & promised more, Feb.28,1720/l II:I15 Dummer's letter enclosing copy of his answer to R.l.petition. Writer has had 2 meetings with Col. Jenks but a misunderstanding occurred about comparing maps of the colonies, Mar.7,1720/l-- Saltonstall's letter on R.I. question showing Narragansett river was the one at Providence known as Pawtuck or" fall" Referred to in Plymouth charter & in grants of towns of Kingstown & East Greenwich. Atherton & proprietors were allowed choice between the 2 governments & declared for Conn. Wait Winthrop testified that his father's agency expired with the granting of the charter & the a@reement he signed was an expression of private opinion that if proprietors chose R.I. the Pawcatuck should be the boundary. As to commissioners' agreement at Stonington it can be shown R.I. -42-

men lacked power & they allowed the article which seemed designed to secure titles to be broken as seen in the case of James Noyes' farm. Argument to show if Pawcatuck river is accepted the line runs to the head thereof or the pond claimed by Conn.as the head. Opinion of commissioners in 1883 & Sir Thomas Trevor in 1696 that Narragansett belonged to Conn. The tract in question was conquered from the Indians & R.I. took no part in this fight. Corm.granted land here to the soldiers as far as the pond which is the head of the river. These volunteers think it very hard to have title questioned. Acts of commissioners who undertook to set up new province called King's province were never ratified & have no force in definin west bounds of R.I. Trouble comes from certain men who have had farms granted them by R.I. west of pond at head of stream. Conn. never denied any rights of p'rchase from the Indians. ;eakness in R.l. argument of purchase shown in their own letter to Charles II in 1879 where they refer to the lands as unpurchased. As for defendin the lands they admit no share in King Philip's war. As to Killinly,Conn.was willin6 to allow right of soil by purchase to Gov.Cranston & others which they allowed lay in Conn. jurisdiction. Notes on some added papers. This claim to a line due north from a point in Pawcatuck river where it turns east is recent as seen in R.I. papers, June 20,1721 II:ll? Colonial agents in Enland.(con.) Saltonstall's list of papers in box for defense against R.l. June 1721 II 118 Dummer to Saltonstall reporting R.I. appeal has been partly heard & is referred to Board of trade, Jan. 29,1721/2 II:ll9 Dummer's objections to report of commissioners for plantations. Land in controversy between R.I. & Conn. was first granted to Conn. Admlttin@ agreement between agents & afterwards between commissioners of the 2 governments to be authentic, yet the provinces had no power to transfer jurisdiction. Corm.Assembly referred to agreement of agents but did not ratify it. R.l.commissioners of 1703 were not empowered to conclude dispute. Cranfield & other commissioners appointed by the King in 1683 decided land belonged to Conn. Sir Thomas Trevor gave opinion for Conn. in 1896-11:120 Copy of Corm.Assembly vote of thanks to Dummer for his excellent defense of the charter, Hay i722-II:121 Duer's letter to Saltonstall showin weakness of argument that agreement between Clark & Rinthrop was conditional on approval of Narra@ansett proprietors, Sept.24, I722 II:122 Saltonstall's letter explaining delay was for purpose of watching R.I.efforts to secure witnesses aainst Conn. Thinks they have given up attempt to extend colony to line of King's province. There would have been no dispute at this time if R.I. had been content to leave Paw- catuck river for the division llne. for Conn. -43-

had left the Narragansett country under R.I. government so long she had no intention of disputin it & never made grants east head of the river. Answer to objection that expression "inhabitants about .r.Smith's house" was used instead of "proprietors of Narragansett country" also to objection that whole agreement between agents in 1663 is destroyed by condition allowing choice of these proprietors to determine west bounds of R.I. Ar.Clarke got only one article of the agreement put in their charter. As for other colonial affairs the question of Mass. charter may endanger that of Conn. & Dummer is desired to defend it in all cases, Feb. 14,1722/3 I1:12S Colonial agents in England. (con.) Resolve of Assembly that Treasurer reserve 00 of bills emitted by the government,for answerin@ Dum- mer's bill of exchange, Eay 172S II:124 Dummer's answer to petition of Joseph Jenks & Richard Part- ridge,agents for R.I. denying that Narragan- sett & Pawcatuck rivers are identical & that Conn.has disturbed any in the quiet possession of their lands but have merely asserted the colony's rights, I72 II:125 Dummer's letter reporting that Board of trade found Conn. charter gave her Narragansett country but subsequent transactions seem to have acknowledged R.I. 's right & Board advises matter be referred to the Crown & colonies be united to N.H. Council has referred report back to Board to explain proposed union. As to Mr.Yale's will,writer is still in the commons about it, July 22,1723 I1:128 Dummer's letter iving points of his defense at hearing of R.I. appeal by Board of trade. A witness from R.I. to show R.I.exercised government in the disputed tract which was answered by showing both colonies had at times collected taxes there & appointed officers. r.Yale's will still in suit. Has not received account of Mr.Burnet's demand for militia. Enclosing samples of coins being made for N.E. Left to the Assembly whether they will be put in circulation. Hopes in remitting his salary notice will be taken of the great depreciation of N.E.bills, Mar .8,1722/ II:127 On account of illness of Jeremiah Dummer vote passed by Assem- bly that Jonathan Belcher be asked to take up the agency particularly in reference to John Winthrop's complaint. Appropriation of 1200, May 1728 II 130,131 Report of Assembly com.advisin some suitable person be sent to England to defend colony's privileges. Accepted & voted that such person be empowered to act either alone or with Agent Dummer, ay 1728 II IS2, On word from Jeremiah Dummer that it is uncertain if }r. Winthrop prosecute his complaint & that writer's health is improved,resolved that Assembly decline to send Jonathan Belcher as agent, July 1728 II 134 Grant by Assembly of 180 for Aent Dummer to use in defense of colony with respect to intestate law, July 1728 II 135 Colonial agents in England. (con.) On information that in appeal of Winthrop vs Lechmere sentence was given annulling Corm.law for division of intestate estates,resolve passed that colony agent apply himself to George II for continu- atlon of the law as necessary for the welfare of the country, July 1728 II Corn.appointed by Assembly to copy such reports as are needed by agent & to send them with instructions for defense against r.'inthrop's complaint & for continuation of intestate law, July 1728 II 137 On information of continued ill health of Jeremiah Dummer voted by Assembly that Jonathan Belcher be empowered to act jointly with him in defense of colony, 0ct. 1728 II: 138 Corn.report that a suitable person be empowered to go to Eng- land furnished with proper instructions money to manege colony matters, 0ct.i728 II:139 Appointment of Jonathan Law to represent the colony in courts of Great Britain, Oct. 1728 II 140 Petition of Jonathan Belcher & Jeremiah Der showln custom in Conn.for nearly I00 yrs. to divide real estate of persons dyln intestate & on recent appeal of John "inthrop from Judgment of Corm.courts by which Anne Lechmere,slster of "inthrop,received 1/3 of the estate,thls law was made void. As this appeal was of a private character the colony had no opportunity to make a defense. Petitioners are now instructed to apply to the Kin. Argument to show need of such division for improvin the land of the colony. Mass.has similar law. Estates already settled would be greatly disturbed if law is left void. They ask leave to bri bill into parllament,to confirm estates already distributed & to enable them to continue their former law except as regards inthrop, Feb. 1729 II :140abc Appointment of Assembly corn.to go to Roxbury or Milton,ass. extend to Gov.Jonathan Belcher the thanks of Conn.for his services, Hay 1730 ll:140d Gov.Talcott's letter to Francis Wilks Informin him he has been appointed to take the place of Dummer in efforts to obtain confirmation of colony law for divldin intestate estates. Many waitlnE unsettled hopln for a favorable decision, 0ct.24,1730 II:141 Gov.Talcott to Wilks referri him to r.mmer to papers needed for defendin the colony aainst Mr.Inthrop's complaint. A copy of evidences was left with Board of trade by Dummer which may be of use. Rumor that there is a plan to unite R.I. & Conn. desired to protect charter, Feb.22,1730/1 II:142 Corn.report in favor of constituting Francis Wilks as aent for Conn.& releasing Dummer,approved II 143 Vote of Assembly desirln@ the Governor to write to Dummer the thanks of the colony for his services & notify him that another agent has been employed on learning that he has left the court to live in the country, 0ct.1730 11:144 Colonial agents in Erland. (con.) Vote of Assembly that Francis A'ilks be agent for the colony & a proper power of attorney be furnished him, Oct.l?30 II:145 Draft of bill providing that for the future inheritances shall descend to the male heirs only, instead as formerly a double portion to the eldest son & the rest equally to all other children. Prepared for sendin to the agent for advice II 146 Account of office fees II:147 Nilks' letter to Gov.Talcott acceptin@ agency for Conn. He attended a meeting of Commissioners of trade & heard Dummer present arguments for need of Conn.intestate law while inthrop declared it worked harm in dividln@ estates by premature sales & that unscrupulous persons were often purchasers. Report has one to the King. Probable that estates already settled will be confirmed but an effort will be made to amend the charter & make it more consistent with interest of Great Britain. Hear- inK will be granted soon. Intends to attempt gettin act of parliament passed which will be satisfactory a not imperil the charter, Feb. 13,1730/I 11:148 Account for Conn.about intestate law,1730/l 11:149 Copy of ;%'ilks' letter similar to doc. 148 II:150 Wilks to Gov.Talcott reporting he has obtained copy of report of Board of trade & Winthrop's memorial. Effort to get a new charter given Conn. similar to one now in force in Mass. As he is at a loss how to act without further instructions he is letting matter rest, Mar. 12,1730/1 II ;;ilks' letter to Gov.Talcott encloslr one from Gov.Belcher. 'i,'riter has received papers from Belcher matter probably will not be heard till colony has had time to send instructions, Apr.28,1730 11:182 Gov.Talcott's letter stating Conn.is not willing to endanger the charter in order to have intestate law confirmed. He defends the colony against charges that colony avoids sending statutes to England,avoids referrin choice of govern- or to the King for approval,evades trade navigation laws,inflicts injury on subjects by intestate law & that inhabitants wish charter. He asserts the majority are well content & consider Mr.Winthrop is seeking their hurt & destruction, June 29 (?) 1731 II:153 Gov.Talcott's answer to letter of Wilks of Feb.13. Matter of salary for Wilks will be taken up at next Assembly. People of the colony want charter defended. Not one in a hundred would vote to give it up. Denies Winthrop's charge that any judges of probate have ever had an interest in selling an estate. Expects opportunity to defend charter, Apr.26,1731 11:154 Wilks' letter on receipt of Talcott's with draft of lav on intestate estates. Advises no legislation while a petition on the subject is pending before the Council. Descent in England is not governed by act of parliament but by common law & it was doubted whether an act dlf- -46-

ferir from Enllsh law was valid. Believes it proper for Corm.to pass act relati to distribution of personal estate as that was not objected to by he Couil. Arrangers for sendn money, t.9,17i II:155 Colonial aents In Eland. (con.) Gov.alcot's letter notifyi Wilks that he is sendi the colony laws for use of Board of trade, Nov.4, I?I Co,.letter Cransmiti an accou of laws,manuface rade for 8od of trade. Referr o ec of plie In estates of ierie chargeable for debt,lt is ssed tot s pered to tske he plce of deceased debtor. As by the opinion of orney & solctor-enersl the Eliah lw of de- sce does no eend to the colonies with- ou he c of their assbZies,Co.will de- teine the disrlbutlon by law of equity. Bellies declraie c of Ass- bly that natal law of equity ought to te place in our aistrations will settle the dlste. No favors expected beyond charter rights but Conn.intends to insist on these, t. I782 II 187 Cerce, see Bils of credit; Cois; Customs duties; brgo; Cissions. Copy of coission to ir Hey Ashst o defend Co.aainst R.l. in Narragansett cla, 0ct.15,1699 11:68 Cpton, @eore, see Northpton, @eore Common, 4th earl of. Comptroller of the household, see sell, Ths. Co,rave, r. complaint aalnst Co.with object of destroyi charter, 17/8 II: 88b Coniesby, Thomas, Ist lord, member of pri councII, 1703/4,1705, 1707 I: la, I19c, II: 90a Conway, Hey Seo (A) British sec'y of state, letter to Conn. acknowled@i receipt of the instrea for stp duties & letter promlsi a map of the colony, Au. i0,176 I 170 Cooke, Charles (A) mber of Board of trade, 1717 l:lgb Suel (A) clerk lower house Coots, Richard, see Bellont Richare Coots, earl of.

plaints that Corm.supplies L.X. people with opean oods cheaper than N.Y. merchants can do because they y no duty; that cots @ive no stice to strafers; aj.Sellick assisted deserters to escape when Ca.atths ce to 3tford for the; tha Co.resed o appropriate or con defers, 1706 ...... II:I01 lord, ov. of N.Y. cplalnt aainst Conn. not yet de to the Queen & Ashst with- holds 'inthrop's defense, 1703/4 II:79b lord, @or. of N.Y. cplai a@alnst Conn. with object of induci the Queen to appoint him Governor over the colony,17/5 11:88 lord, ov. of N.Y. complains against Co. II , 96a, 99b , ,' complains a@alnat Co. swered by Gov.inthrop, Au@. 1708 -47-

Cornbury, Edward Hyde, lord, gov. of N.Y. oppressive actions towards Conn II :lOa lord, gov. of N.Y. request for Conn.'s assessment of 50 for building fort at Albany & Conn.'s address to the crown for relief, May 1703 I 102 lord, requested by Sir Henry Ashurst to be kind to Conn. i703 II:78 Cornwallis, Charles, 5th lord, member of privy council, 1782 I:168a Cosset, Henry, seaman, seizure by pirates, Apr.l?Ol 1:95 Courand, John (A) British under-sec'y of state,1740 I:157 Courts, see Ce___nsus. Coventry, Henry (A)member of corn.of trade,18?9 I:14c (A) sec'y of state for Great Britain, 16?6 l:lla Cowper, William, clerk of house of lords lord keeper & member of privy council,l?05-07 I I19c ,II: Oa Cox, Mr. London,England,unable to serve Conn.at court,1690-ll:25b Cradock, Mr. bearer of goods sent by Mr.Yale to be sold for bene- fit of college, 1720 II I15i Craggs, James, appointment as sec'y of state probable 1717/8 II 108a British sec'y of state,matter of iron industry in the colonies, 1719 II llOef Cranfield, Edward, gov. of N.H. appolntment,1682 1:27a King's commissioner to inquire into Narragan- sett claims, 1683 I 29, SO, II 5[m, l13b, 120,123i, 127% Cranston, John, gov. of R.I. claim to land in Killingly,Conn. ll:llTd" " required indentures for service from Conn.soldlers who were wounded in Kin Philip's war & cared for in R.I. 1880 1:22 Craven, William, Ist earl of (A)member of privy councii,1684/5 1:33a Crawford, William, seaman, seizure by pirates, Apr.1701 1:95 Croft, Archer (A) member of Board of trade, 1740 I:154b,156 Crofts, William, compensation for cattle supplied soldiers in Kir Philip' s war, 1679 I 15c Crown, John, claim for compensation for loss occasioned by surrender of Nova Scotia to French, 1678/9 I 13c " illiam, not recommended by Commissioners of United Colo- nies as a resident,1679 l:lSa proprietor of land in Nova Scotia I:13c Crown appeals. Petition by William Dyer to the Kin6 asking for appointment of comlssloners to settle boundarles,establlsh- sent of Church of En61and but with liberty of conscience for dissenters,clvil authority in hands of protestants & various other reEu- latlons for promotion of trade & for increas- in6 freedom of the inhabitants. About 1685 1:35 Petition by Wait Winthrop & other proprietors of Narragansett country showln6 difficulties occasioned by conflictin claims of R.I. & Conn. & askln6 for some action to settle dispute. Referred to Corn.of trade & plantations, May 2,1698 1:46,47 Letter from Board of trade to Conn.enclosi copy of presentation to the King by Board of trade on petitions of John & Nicholas Hallam & of Edward Palmes & John Hallam with order from Kin6 in council to Conn.directing that no obstruction of course of justice be practised & that reo spectlve cases mentioned or any others affecting private rights of individuals be fairly heard & in case parties are agrleved they be allowed appeal to the crown. In such cases all records of the case to be sent to England for review. Right of appeal an inherent right of English subjects, r. 9,1698/9 I: 78,79 Crown appeals. (con.) Corm. letter to Board of trade protesting aainst the charge that justice was obstructed in case of John & Nicholas Hallam & of Edward Palmes & John Hallam. First mentioned was never moved in court of this colony & second was brought before an inferior court but no complaint made to General assembly of obstruction of justice, Oct.22,1699 1:8S Letter from Board of trade to Conn.expresslr surprise at receiving no answer to order in council of Mar. 9 sent in a letter of Apr.24,1699 relating to appeals to the crown & the course of justice in Conn. May 27,1700 1:87 Order in council by Lords Justices that directions be sent overnors of the plantations to transmit to Board of trade an account of procedure in the several courts for the better information in determinin appeals, July 18,1700 I 88a Letter to Conn.from Board of trade enclosin copy of Lords justices' order in council directin the Board of trade to obtain account of procedure in the several courts of the plantations for the better information in determin- Ing appeals, Aug.l,l?O0 1:89 Letter from Corm.to Board of trade reporting that at next sess. of the Assembly after receipt of their letter referring to case of Edward Palmes,lat- tar was sent for & given opportunity to present charge of injustice done him at New Lon- don county court which he refused to do. An account was sent England by next opportunity with a request concerning appeal,all directed to Sir Henry Ashurst,colonial agent, Oct. I, 1700 1:90 Petition to the King by John & Nicholas Hallam,as executors of Alice Liveen estate, showing King' s order in council of Mar.9,1698/9 directed that petitioners' case & others relating to private rights be fairly heard & that appeal to the crown be allowed. This order was read in Corm.Assembly. Petitioners brought suit in New ondon prerogative court vs John Wlnthrop,gov. & Edward Palmes as exrs. of alleged last will of John iveen claiming Liveen was insane at time will was made & that by a former will his estate ws given to the petitioners with their mother Alice then wife of Liveen. Petitioners prayed for right of appeal which was denied them & Gov. inthrop who is also a Judge of the court declared no appeal would be allowed. Nicholas Hallam now in Erland,asks for hearln@ by his Majesty in council. Ordered that Board of trade prepare a report, Dec.5,1?00 1:91 -49-

Crown appeals. (con.) Order of King in council that appeal of John & Nicholas Hallam be heard the first council day in Feb.next & that authentic copies of all proceedings in the case be transmitted to the council from Conn.under the colony seal, June 12,1701 1:93 Petition of Edward Palmes,New London, showln he-ith John Hal- lain brought action against John ,;'inthrop,ov. & others for taking the ship Liveen, part of Liveen estate,to the damage of the plaintiffs of 2500. New London county court & Court of assistants gave Judgment against plaintiffs & the court reused an appeal to England in spite of order in council of Mar.g,1698 affirming right of appeal to all English sub- jeers. Also Court of assistants refused the petitioner the right to appeal from a sentence by which he was refused admlnistra- tion of estate of his wife Lucy,daughter of John Winthrop. As Nicholas Hallm was allowed beefing on his similar complaint,he asks to have appeals admitted. Order in council directin ov.a magistrates to send in writ- in the reasons for refusin the appeals & copy of proceedings in both cases. Also re- quirln8 presence of parties concerned either by attorney or by themselves on first council day of next Oct'. Jan.7,1703/4 I:I03,104 Memorial of Nicholas Hallam in behalf of Owaneco,Mohegan sachem, complainin that Conn.has taken from the Indians,land reserved for them,referred to Sir Henry Ashurst. Latter's representation that colony has not been notified & he is unable to make answer. He asks that no action be taken until they hear from Conn. especially as Hallam has recently caused the Governor & colony much trouble by appealing from a will of 14 years standin & final judgment went against him, Jan. 1703/4 I :IO5-I07 Areement between Sir Henry Ashurst,attorney for Fitz-John Winthrop,with William Wharton, attorney for Edward Palmes,to postpone hearing of case until first council day in Oct.next, Sept. 14,1704 I:I15 Order in council granting Edward Palmes administration on estate of his wife Lucy & directing civil officers of the colonies in which the property lay to take notice of the order & conform to it, Apr.29,1707 I:llgcd Report of Board of trade to Privy council on case of ohegan Indians appealed by John & Samuel Mason as uardians. After hearing counsel on both sides they find a commission of review formed from 2 N.Y.men & 7 R.I.men heard the case at Norwich May 1738. Both the Indians present & Mr.Maaon were refUsed a hearing & N.Y. men withdrew. Those from R.I.proceeded & declared Ben Uncas sachem of the tribe & after viewing 2 deeds by which he quit- claimed to Corm.government all right to the land in question & all other rights accrueing to them from the judgment of Gov.Dudley -50-

in July l?04,said commissioners reversed judgment respecting the lands. Board recommends a new commission of review,Mar.2,1740 I:153 Crown appeals. (con.) Ashurst's letter reporting delivery of address to the Kirk. A certain person the cause of their being troubled with Hallam's appeal. Council has ordered appeals in all cases from the plantations without exception. Writer claims he used extraordinary diligence in defendi, the colony. As to Liveen will if Winthrop can show widow allowed it to be good for many years,it will be safe. Advises Hallam's aent to be present when affidavits are made. CoI.D. has commission over all militia but not to call Corm.when it is needed for home defense. Believes none of the colonies has aent of his figure. Wants a yearly allowance, Mar.25,1702/3 11:70 Draft of letter in writing of Gurdon Saltonstall in answer to one of Ashurst's dated Mar.25,170/3. Assem- bly will meet in May next & will make provision for paying him. The I00 formerly mentioned has been ordered from the treasury. Complaints will be considered at next sess. Ask for itemized account of expenditures with those connected with Hallam appeal kept separate for Winthrop. Colony has never meddled with appeals only in general II:72 Currency, see Bills of credit; Coins. Curtiss, J. (A-om.on colonial-ent II:143 Customs duties. Letter from Charles II to Conn.informlng of act layin duty on articles when shipped & not under bonds to be delivered in En61and. Appointment of Edward Randolph to collect such duties & orders for proper assistance to be given him, Nov. 12,1679 1:17 Letter from the Custom house,London to Conn. transmitting laws on collection of customs,instructions for preventing vessels from unloadln at other ports than in England,Wales or Berwick. They ask for a yearly list of ships which give bond for delivery in Erland & which discharge such bonds. Edward Randolph recommended to the colony as collector of customs, May 24,1680 1:21 Letter from illiam Leers with John Talcott & John Allyn to Commissioners of customs in London,acknowled- in6 receipt of instructions for collection o customs & stating that collectors have been appointed for the several counties & Mr. Randolph received with such attention as was possible, Jan. 4,1680/I 1:24 Letter from James II to Conn. informing of a duty on sugar & tobacco imported into England,also of the defeat of the Earl of Argyle who attempted a rebellion in Scotland & likewise the expected overthrow of the Duke of orsuouth, June 26,1685 1:34 Letter from Privy council informin Conn.of act for preventir frauds & regulating abuses in the plantation trade & requiring that it be published & observed,Apt 13,1696 I: 51 -51-

Customs duties. (con.) Letter from William III stating need of enforcin laws of trade & customs & warnin that any further failure to see that bonds are made good will be looked on as tending to forfeiture of the charter, Apt. 22,1697 I 60 Customs duties, see also Census; Great Britain. Customs house; Nava'-fficer-- Surveyor-generals o customs. Customs house, see Gr Britain. CusPs house.

Danforth, Thomas (A) president of Commissioners of United Colo- nies, 1679 I:15c D'Arcy, Robert, see Holdernesse, Robert D'Arcy, 4th earl of. Dartmouth, George Ledge, ist lord (A) meber of privy council, 1684/5 I 33a ,Villiam Legge, 2d. lord (A) member of board of trade, 1708-O7 I llgb, 120c Legge, 2d. lord member of privy council, 1703/4,1705 I IO4a,II: Oa Davenport, Mr I1:42 John, Stamford minlster, 1708/9 II 106b Deane, Thomas, proprietor of Narragansett country, petitlon for settlement of Jurlsdlction,1695 I:46 Deerfield, ass. Corm.letter to Sir William Phlps asking for aid for Fitz-John Winthrop in his agency to England. As he is to petition for confirmation of charter & continued control of milltla by Conn. government,a recognition of Conn.aid to ass.particularly at Deerfield would be acceptable. Details of men furnished, Oct.4,1693- II:38 Conn. letter to Fitz-John Winthrop giving details of support iven Col.Fletcher of N.Y. & relief of Deer- field, 1695 II 55ab Demln, John, st. patentee for Conn.charter,1661 II:3b Denison, Capt. purchase of land at Fairfield from Indians I:14a MaJ. proprietor of Narragansett land II: 123i " Daniel, Narragansett proprietor 1:2 Derlng, Ed (A) member of privy council,1679 I:17b Descent & distribution, see .estate estates. Devonshire, William Cavendlsh, Ist duke of (A) lord justice of England, 1699 I: 82a " Cavendish, fat duke of lord steward & member of privy councii,1705,1707 I 119c, II 90a Cavendiah, fat duke of (A) member of privy council, 1695/6,1701/2 I: 5Oh, 96 Cavendish, 2d. duke of,Conn, advised to -rite him remindln6 him of kindness shon the colony by his father, 1708 II: iO4b Dickerman, Isaac, cem.on correspondence with England I:158 Diet, see Dyer. Donan, Thomas, gov. of N.Y. attempts to unite Conn.with his government I 38 Downing, George (A) commissioner of customs,1680 I:21c Dudley, J. (A) commissioner of United Colonies 1679 I:lSc Joseph, commissioner on Narragansett claims,1683 I:29a '.' " gov. of Haas. boundary llne with Conn.lmposslble to settle during his time without Corm.giving up land settled for 70 yrs II:106a " " of Haas. commissioner on Nohegan Indians' rights, 1704 I:153b -52-

Dudley, Joseph, gov. of Eass. relations to Conn. Commission over all militia but under re- striction that Corm.men shall not be called out when needed for home defense ,1702/3 ll:?Ob Request for militia fru Corm.to defend Hass. 1704 II 83a Chares that he has designed for years the destruction of Conn.'s charter in order to increase his revenue. 5ore complaints made in 2 or 3 years than for 40 years previous. Question whether anybody will take his word of "whether the whole country don't disgust him" 11:87 Complaints against Conn.in order to induce Queen to place a governor oer the colony. An agreement that Dudley should have R.I. Cornbury Conn. Copy of charges to be drawn up by Lords of trade & sent parties concerned, 1704/5 II Complaints answered by Gov.'inthrop,l?05 II 95a Complaints referred to II Charges against Corm.to be heard in about month. Ashurst wishes it could be shown that commissioners who acted with Dudley were personally interested in the land affected. Large sum of gold from prize ships was sent by Dudley to London & he supposes it has secured his Interest, Feb. 1705/6 II: iO0 Complaint that Corm.refused to send men when called on to defend country ag&inst French Indians answered by assert in no governor outside of Connohad right to command the militia, 1706 II lOlde Accused of havln Corm.act against heretics printed in Boston with intention of sendln same to London for stirring up Quakers there against Corm.government II 102 Saltonstall's answer to his complaints Conn. Duplicity shown in writln to England that he gets no help from Corm.at the same time he thanks Conn.for offering aid. is usir the oheans for her aJesty's service without notifyln6 Gov.Winthrop was an effront which his explanation does not satisfy. Intention was to make ohegans disrespectful to Conn.& as to savin them from starvation he gave them only waes which have always een paid them when in service. Dudley has tacitly acknowledged his error by now ri%- in to Saltonstall askln@ for a detachment of Indians, Jan. 5,1707/8 11:103 Oppressive actions towards Corm II:104a Conn. 's case aainst hm in matter of ohegans, land at Stoninton & militia II :104b Dummer, Jeremiah, colonial aent,correspondence with Conn. Instructed to put matter of appointment of naval officers in all Conn.ports before Com- missioners of customs,1716 I:184d Instructed to present Conn. 's answer to R.I. petition on boundary, Feb.1720/l 1:142 Letter relatln to act of Privy council on cession of Corm.charter referred to 0ct.1723 I:14 Dummer, Jeremiah, colonial agent correspondence with Conn. (con.) (A) Dummer's letter on receipt of 50 for prosecut- in appeal aainst collector of customs. En- closing inhibition of Admiralty court to be served on persons mentioned. Instructions for same. Difficulty in getting appeal allowed. ;anta affidavits on death of attorney at N.Y. & condition of roads from snow,also to know ether Kin's proclamation for con- tlnuing officers had arrived before sloop was taken. Efforts to have line with N.Y.run delayed by vacancy in secretaryship for plantations. r.Shackmaple & collectors of N.H. & R.I. at London & intend Corm.no ood. Com- missioners of customs will soon determine dispute about the ports. Hopes case of books sent Gov.Saltonstall arrived. Trying to get gift from Mr.Yale for finishing the college, Mar. 12,1717/8 11:108 (A) Dumer's letter reporting receipt of papers from Saltonstall & that he has made use of them as directed. Commissioners of customs pretty well satisfied with letter. As to naval ports he presented memorial for allowing entries & clearances of naval officers to be good where there is no officer of the customs or else appoint sub-collectors. 'riter suggested another solution if these are not acceptable. Nothing can be done till surveyor reports on the matter. His exorbitant fees were condemned & an order is to be sent collector not to demand more than law warrants. Has delivered letter to Society for propagation of the Gospel. Dr.illiam's will not proved. Applied for editerranean passes & Secretary thinks he can get them made out. Parliament in seas. If question of charters comes up writer will do his best to protect Conn. ar.20,1717/8 11 109 (A) Iknamer's letter sendin writ for attaching collectors' widow & the register of court of admiralty at N.Y. Likely to be expensive to prosecute an appeal. If officer to whom writ is delivered refuse to serve it there is no way to punish him. If hearing could be had writer thinks sentence would be reversed. Hit William Thompson,the solicitor-general has given opinion that masters of ships are not bound to a double entrance & clearance but to do it with naval officer is sufficient. Hopes collector will conform to this. ill present address to the King after Par- llament is up so more attention will be paid. r.Yale pleased with location of college at New Haven. His picture with his nephew's is drawn for a present to the college hall. Other ifts includin@ instruments &c promised. Bill for forbidding making iron into any kind of wares in the plantations was passed by commons but is being amended by the lords. Explains commons feared English iron works would be prejudiced if iron was allowed to be brought into England free of duty. Mass. act offering premium on iron goods made in the province caused much heat against the colonies. Lords forbid forgin bars but not makin iron ware. Apt. 14,1719 II iio Dummer, Jeremiah, colonial agent,correspondence with Conn. (con.) (A) Dummer's letter stating he has delivered address to the King. Will take up matter of sheep's wool as soon as he has opportunity. Virginia merchants again are petltlonlr for free importation of pig iron along with certain naval stores. 'riter has tried to get iron left out of the bill leaving only tim- bet,flax & hemp. May be obliged to o before the House of lords as before. Surprised at no acknowledgment of opinion of the sollclt- or-general favoring the naval officers Apr.2, I720 II:iii Saltonstall's letter stating he has delayed writ in@ until plan of colony called for by Board of trade should be made. Expects to send it within a fortnight. Also a full statement of rights on R.I. boundary will be sent for defense in case R.I. appeals, July 14,1720 II 112 Saltonstall's letter rerettln delay in getting evidence on R.I. boundary. New summons from R.I. Corm.answer they are well pleased with charter bounds; if Kin should determine the line there is no surety R.I. would like it any better than what crown has already done. Not content with havir Pawca- tuck river stated as bounds but want to come I0 miles west of head of that river. Aug.28,1720 11:113 (A) Dummer's letter reporting no progress on suit a@ainst widow of N.Y. collector. R.I.has complained of encroachmenta of Conn.& Aass. Case postponed on expectation of Conn.papers by next ships. Mr.Yale promises more for the college & writer hopes Mr. Hollis will do something for Conn.college, Oct. i, 1720 II 114 (A) Dmmer's letter on receipt of map & papers for R.l.controversy. He has attended Privy council to answer petition of Jenks & Part- ridge,agents for R.I. Some debate on merits of the case & hearing appointed after midsummer. He finds 4 different settlements of the llne & outlines R.l.case in hopes of answer from Saltonstall before the hearir. Hr.Hollis has not yet finished his gifts to Harvard but will probably do somethin@ for Yale later. Mr.Yale has sent I00 in oods for the college & promised more, Feb.25,1720/I 11:115 (A) Dmmer to Saltonstall enclosir copy of his answer to R .l .petition. Writer had 2 meetings with Col.Jenks but a misunderstandin occurred about comparir maps of the colonies, Mar.?, 1720/I II:I16 Saltonstall' s letter on R.l.question showing Narragansett river was the one at Providence knowns Pawtuck or "fall". Referred to in Plymouth charter & in grants of towns of Kistown & East Greenwich. Atherton & proprietors were allowe choice between the 2 governments & they declared for Conn. Wait -55-

Winthrop testified that his father's agency expired with the granting of the charter & the agreement he signed was an expression of private opinion that if proprietors chose R.I. the Pawcatuck should be the boundary. As to commsisioners agreement at Stonington it can be shown R.I.men lacked power & they allowed the article which seemed designed to secure titles to be broken as seen in case of James Noyes' farm. Argument to show if Pawcatuck river is accepted the line runs to the head thereof or the pond claimed by Conn. as its head. Opinion of commissioners in 1683 & of Sir Thomas Trevor in 1696 that Narragansett belonged to Conn. The tract in question was conquered from the Indians & R.I.took no part in this fight. Corm.granted land here to the soldiers as far as the pond which is the head of the river. These volunteers think it very hard to have title questioned. Acts of commissioners who undertook to set up new province called King's province were never ratified & have no force in defining west bounds of R.I. Trouble comes from certain men who have had farms granted them by R.l.west of pond at head of the stream. Conn.never denied any rights their inhabitants might have to the soil by right of purchase of the Indians. eakness in R.l.argument of purchase from Indians shown in their own letter to Charles II in 1679 where they refer to the lands as unpurchased. As for defending the lands they admit no share in King Philip's war. As to Killingly,Corm.was willing to allow right of soll by purchase to Gov.Cranston & others which they allowed lay in Conn. jurisdiction. Notes on some added papers. This claim to a llne due north from point in Pawcatuck river where it turns east is recent as seen in R.l.papers, June 20,1721 11:117 Dummer, Jeremiah, colonial agent,correspondence with Conn.. (con.) Saltonstall's list of papers in box for defense aainst R.I. June 1721 II:ll8 (A) Dummer to Saltonstall reporting R.l.appeal has been partly heard & is referred to Board of trade, Jan. 29,1721/2 II :I19 Dunner's objections %.0 report of commissioners for plantations. Land in controversy between R.l. & Conn.was first granted to Conn. Admlttin@ agreement between aents & afterwards between commissioners of the 2 governments to be authentic,yet the provinces had no power to transfer jurisdiction. Corm.As- sembly referred to agreement of agents but did not ratify it. R.l.commissioners of 1703 were not empowered to conclude dispute. Cranfield & .other commissioners appointed by the King in 1683 decided land belonged to Conn. Sir Thomas Trevor gave opinion for Conn. in 1696 II: 120 Copy of Conn.Assembly vote of thanks to Dummer for his excellent defense of the charter, May 1722 II:121 -86-

Dummer, Jeremiah, colonial agent,correspondence with Conn. (con.) (A) Dummer's letter to Saltonstall showing weakness of argument that agreement between Clark & Vinthrop was conditional on approval of Narragansett proprietors, Sept.24,1722 II:122 Saltonstall's letter explaining delay was for purpose of watchir R.l.efforts to secure witnesses against Conn. Thinks they have given up attempt, to extend colony to line of King's province. There would have been no dispute at this time if R.l.had been content to leave Pawcatuck river for the division line for Corm.had left the Narragansett country under R.l.goverrent so long she had no intention of disputing it & never made grants east of head of the river. Answer to objection that expression "inhabitants about Mr.Smith's house" was used instead of "proprietors of Narragansett country", also to objection that whole agreement between agents in 1863 is destroyed by condition allowing choice of these proprietors to determine west bounds of R.I. Mr.Clarke got only one article of the agreement put in their charter. As for other colonial affairs the question of Mass.charter my endanger that of Conn.& Dummer is desired to defend it in all cases, Feb.14,1722/3 II:128 Resolve of Assembly that Treasurer reserve 400 of bills emitted by the government,for answering Dummer's bill of exchange, May 1723 II 124 (A) Dumer's answer to petition of Joseph Jenks & Richard Partridge,agents for R.l.denying that Narragansett & Pawcatuck rivers are identical & that Conn.has disturbed any in the quiet possession of their lands but have merely asserted the colony's rihts,l?23 11:128 (A) Duer's letter reportinE that Board of trade found Conn.charter gave her Narragansett country but subsequent transactions seem to have acknowledged R.I. 's right & Board advises matter be referred to the Crown & colonies be united to N.H. Council has referred report back to Board to explain proposed union. As to Mr.Yale's will writer is still in the commons about it, July 22,1723-II 12,8 (A) Dummer's letter giving points of his defense at hearing of R.l.appeal by Board of trade. A witness from R.I.to show R.l.exercised goverrm,ent in the disputed tract which was answered by showing both colonies had at times collected taxes there & appointed officers. Mr.Yale's will still in suit. Has not received account of r.Burnet's demand for militia. Enclosing samples of coins be- Ing made for N.E. Left to the Assmably whether they will be put in circulation. Hopes in remitting his salary notice will be taken of the great depreciation of N.E. bills, ar.8,1722/8 11:127 Choice of successor made on account of his illness,ay 1728 II 130,181 -57-

Duer, Jeremiah, colonial agent,correspondence with Conn. (con.) On word from Dunnner that },{r .Winthrop may not prosecute his complaint & writer is in better health,votes that he continue the agency & Belcher be declined, July 1728 II 184 Grant by Conn.assembly of 150 for Aent Dm- mar to use in defense of colony with respect to intestate law, July 1728 On information of Ill health of Dummer,voted that Jonathan Belcher be empowered to act jointly with him in defending the colony, Oct. 1728 II 138 Petition with Jonathan Belcher for continuation of Conn.law regardin distribution of intestate estates, Feb. 1729/30 II 140abc Discharged from his service & Francis Wilks appointed to take his place, 0ct.1730 II 141,142 Corn.report recommending that Dummer be re- leased with gratitude for past services I I 143 Vote of Assembly desiri the Governor to write to Mr.Dummer the thanks of the colony for his services & notify him that another agent has been employed on learning that he has left the court to live in the country, 0ct.1730 11:144 Argued before Board of trade in favor of Conn. intestate law II 148a, 180a Dunk, George Montague, see Halifax, George .Montague Dunk, earl of. Dupplin, Thomas Hay, viscount (A) member of Board of trade,1748 Dutch, see Netherlands. States General; New York. Boundary. Duties, C-toms duties.

William, petition to Kin James II asking for appointment of commissioners to settle boundarles, estab- llshment o the Church of England but with liberty of conscience for dissenters ,civil authority to be in hands of protestants & suggesting other regulations for promotion of trade & for the freedom of the inhabitants. About 1685 1:38

Egerton, John, see Bridgewater, John Egerton, 3d. earl of. " 4th Eldrid, Capt. agent to brin Winthrop fUnds but not arrived in London, 1695/6 II 57b Eldridg, Mr. loss of colony money by him, 1696 II: Eliott, Elliot. Mr. loss regretted by Fitz-John Winthrop If: 54b John, motion on printin@ Indian Bible, 1679 I: Elliot, see Eliott. Embargo. Notice sent Corm.that an embargo has been laid on all shipping outward bound & trading with the plantations on account of attempts of French against William III, 1695/6 I:50a Embargo, see also Ii__licit trade. England, see Gr__eat Britain. Ernle, Sir John (A)member of corn.of trade, 1679 I:14c (A) privy counci1,1679,168/5 I: 14a, 17b, 33a -88-

Essex, Arthur Capel, earl of (A) member of corn.of trade,1679 I: 14c (A) privy council,1679 I:lTb Estates, see Intestates estates.

Fairefax, see Fairfax. Fairfax, Fairefax, Fayrefax. Capt. commander of British frigate ir Boston harbor, letter from John Allyn asking him to deliver address to the king & to keep matter secret from Sir ,;illiam Phips, Nov.25,1692 1:39b,II:33 conLmander of British frigate,services desired by Conn. 1892 II:24 Fairfield. On petition by John Wampus to the King showin claim to land on which Fairfield is built & certain grievances against Nathan Gould & other inhabltants,letter from Privy council directin that justice be done the petitioner & all other Indians who are peaceable subjects of the King, .ar.28,1679 l:14a Faireather, Capt. agent to presert petition to the crown II:12a Fane, 4r. colonial agent' s account, 1750 II:149 Fauconberg, Thos Belayse, 2d. viscount (A)member of corn.of trade, IG79 I 14c Belayse, 2d. viscount (A) member of privy council, 1679 I 14a Fawkener, illiB (A) commissioner on prizes of Spanish war,1744 I:162e Fayrefax, see Falrfax. Fenwick, George, purchase from him of jurisdiction right by Conn. colony mentioned,also loss of paper recordin the transaction l:la sale of t.Saybrook & jurisdiction rights to Conn.for 1600 before his return to England. Efforts of Conn.to recover part of money II lab, 3ac, 6ab, ll7zh Fernes, Capt. conduct regardinz Hartford ship to be inquired into by Gov.inthrop, 1661 II 3c Fetters, Robert Shirley, ?th lord member of privy council, 1703/4 ,1705 I 104a,II 90a 7th lord (A)member of privy council, 1701/2 1:96 Fiennis, .,illim, see Say & Sale, 'illiam Fiennis, viscount. 'inch, Daniel, see Nottingham, Daniel Finch, 2d. earl of. Heneae, see Guernsey, Heneae Finch, lord. Willi., vice-chamberlain & member of privy council,1752 I 168a Fines, Nathaniel, appealed to by Corm.for aid in getting charter, 1661 If: 3a Fisheries Letter from Thomas Hill,sec'y of board of trade transmitting copies of act relatin to United Brethren & an act for enlargement of whale fishery & for naturalization of foreign protestants who shall serve for the time therein mentioned on hale shipe, [email protected],1749 :167 Fi,t, ch, Captoo.greeting from Fitz-John "inthrop II 54b J&mSs, 2%entee for Corm.charter, 1661 II:3b Thomas, corn.on correspondence with England I: 162a " (A) I i 60c, I Sl Fitzroy, Charles, see Grafton, Charles Fitzroy, 2d. duke of. letcher, Benjamin, gov. of N.Y. appeal to the crown for settlement of Rye & Bedford jurisdiction, 1697-I:68 gov. of N.Y. clains on Corm.militia. Protest by Fitz-John 7inthrop,agent for Conn. against Fletcher's attemp%s to usurp all control of Corm.militia under color of his commission placing him in command of the quota furnished for defense of Albany, 16%3-1693/4 I:43,44 Restricted by Queen ary to command of joint forces for defense against French,Conn. 's quota being 120 men. To be allowed no ?urther interference with Conn.governent. .694 1:45 Co,remission over militia limited 1:48 Appointment of place of meeting for delegates from the colonies to arrange quota of militia to be furnished for defense of Albany, 163 I:42a, II:37 Case of Corm.against his attempts to co.and Ii the militia,163/4 II:48 Commission as commander-in-chief of militia explained as limited to quota from the colonies, July 1694 II:4S,50a Forces sent him for defense of Albany & for treating with Five nations, 1694 II 51 Support afforded him by conn. 1694-5 II:5.5a Surprise expressed at his demand for Conn.militia as garrison force, 1695/6 II:57 Demands not supported in London, 1696 II:59 Complaint that he is constantly sending for aid on every flying report of Indians, 0ct.1696 II:61 gov. of N.Y. use of Indian speech in his efforts to place Conn. in bad repute,1696-II Floyd, r. president of the corporation (?) appealed to by Conn. for aid in getting charter,1661 II:3a Foley, Thomas (A) mnber of Board of trade,1713 I:131,132 Fosdick, Samuel, defendmnt in action of trespass brought by Edward Palmes & appealed to England,1703/4 I 103a, 104b Fowler, Fowller. John (A) clerk lower house I 159d, 160c, 162a, 165d Joseph (A) corn.on defense of colony in matter of intestate law II: Fowller, see Fowler. Foye, Capt. conveyance of letters,171?/8 II:109b France. Treaties. Letter from Board of trade to Corm.complaining of illegal trade between English & French settlements in America & quoting extract from treaty of 1686 by whioh subjects of each kingdom are prohibited to trade & fish in places possessed by the other under penalty of confiscation of ships. Exception in case of stress of weather or pursuit by enemies, .ay 16,1717 I 13 Francis---, clerk of privy council (?) 1681 1:26 French & Indian wars. Letter from Charles II to Corm.directing the colony to cooperate in war against France with Sir Thomas Temple,gov. of Nova Scotia & to take measures for reducin islands & plantations belonging to the Dutch, Feb.22,1665/6 1:4 Address from ,'illim III to Conn.governor requiring him to aid the governor of N.Y. in defense against -60-

French & Indians especially in aaintainin fort at Albany. Also requirin him to range with overnors of N.E.,Va.,Md. & Penn. for a quota of men to be furnished for defense of N.Y. as occasion may require, Mar.3,1692/ I:41 French & Indian wars. (con.) Information that French have attempted conspiracy against illiam Ill & are making preparations to attack some parts of America, Apr.1898-1:50,54 Letter from Board of trade to Conn. stating the quota of militia to be furnished N.Y. for common defense & directln that care be taken to fulfil the order. Precautions to be taken for preventin desertions from one colony to another & against harboring pirates, Feb. , 1896/7 I:57 Letter from William IIl to Mass.statlnE a squadron of ships with lnd forces is being sent under Col. John Gibson with orders to recover Newfound- land. Mass.ia directed to render aid to the expedition both with men & provisions, ar.18,1696/7 1:59 Letter from Board of trade to Conn.s%atlng the Dchess of Hamilton has renewed her claim to Narragan- sett country & it has also been impossible to settle the dispute with R.I. as no agent has been present to represent that colony. Board recommends that the 2 colonies come to an agreement & recommend aid from Earl of Bellomont,now commissioned governor of Mass., N.Y & N.H. with powers as capt-gen, of militia of Conn.& R.I. in time of war. He is also required to obtain security from Conn. for enforcing acts of trade & preventin harborln of pirates, Aug.26,1897 1:61,84 Letter from Board of trade to Corm.sending proclamation of the peace concluded between French & Erlish & directin that the same be published & notice iven conumnders of ships & privateers, Oct.?, 1887 Letter from William Popple, sec'y of Board of trade transmitting copy of treaty of peace between French & Erlish, Nov SO ,1697 1:67 Conn.letter to Board of trade claiming its quota of militia for defense of Mass.& N.Y.frontiers was kept up during the recent war, Jan.27,1897/8 I: 68a Letter from Earl of Nottingham, sec 'y of state,to Conn.statin war has been declared by the Queen aainst France & Spain, also by the States General & the Emperor, ,ay 7, I?O I: 99 Letter from Board of trade to Conn.requlring the colony to prepare for defense against the enemy particularly against any invasion of N.Y. Sept. 15,1702 I:lOO Letter from Board of trade to Conn.enclosing royal proclamation for public thanksgivin throughout En- land & directing that a day be appointed in Conn.as soon as may be for celebration of the success of her 5aJesty's arms, Nov. II, I?0 ...... I: iO1 Address from Conn.to the ueen asking relief from the 40 which Lord Cornbury,ov. of .Y. has asked for from Conn.for buildin fort at Albany. -61-

William III asslned that amount to Conn.for her share but the colony has been at great expense in defendin her own frontiers & has assisted Hampshire county in ass.& Albany against invasions of the enemy & wishes exemption from further assessment at this time, ay 1703 I 102 French & Indian wars. (con.) Copy of letter from Earl of Nottingham to Corm.informing that the Queen & the States general approve of contlnuin trade with the Spanish possessions in America,in all commodities except arms & ammunition. Privateers of the Dtch are instructed not to molest this trade & any sent out from Corm.are to observe same directions. Letter of Charles Hedges,sec'y of state, en- olosin the above & also the additional instructions to privateers given under Queen's hand, }ay 25,1704 I:I08,109 Additional instruction from the ueen to Conn.on suspension of part of act for encouragement of shipping & navigation so that shipping may be carried on in vessels of which the master & half the crew are Enlish instead of in those with 3/4 of crew English. In force durln the war, July 17,1704 I 113 Clause of act passed in 3d.Anne for raisin recruits & for dis- pensir with part of act for encouragement & increase of shipping & navigation durin the present war. Allowin crew of ship to be half foreign I 114 Charge exhibited to Board of trade against govern.ent of Conn. that colony does not observe acts of trade but encourages illegal trade,harbors pirates, deserting seamen,soldiers & servants,encourages young men from Mass.& N.Y. to settle in Corm.to escape taxes for support of war,refuses quota for defense of N.Y. & Mass.,denles justice to creditors from other colonles,tries cases of crime,inflicting punishment of death without legal authority, refuses right of appeal to England,refuses to submit %o commissions of vice admiralty & for commanding militia & has passed law requirlng Christians not of their commumlty to have license from Assenbly even those of Church of En61and, Apr.1705 I:i16,II:89 Letter to Conn.from 'illlam Popple, jr. enclosing Queen's proclamation for public thanksgiving on account of victory, July 28,1705 I:i17 Letter from Board of trade to Conn.enclosing proclamation for public thanksgiving on account of success of Duke of Marlborough against the Spanish & directing that a day be observed in Conn. May 31,1706 I llgab Instruction from Queen Anne to Corm.to assist in expedition under Col.Vetch aainst the French, ar., 1708/9 1:128 Letter to Conn.from Board of trade transmitting proclamation for publishing peace with France, ay 8,1713 1:131 Letter from Board of trade to Conn. sending copies of treaties of peace & commerce with France, July 15,1713 I 132 Winthrop's letter stating former letters ere delayed by the ships meeting a French man-of-war & 2 priva- -62-

reefs so they were forced to put back to Plymouth. Nothing done about Hamilton claim, Dec. 18,1694 II 52 French & Indian wars. (con.) Draft of a letter from V;inthrop in Saltonstall's writing stating effort to have Assembly appropriate i00 a year for Ashurst as agent & 30 for a deputy. Expense of the war heavy. Details of men being furnished for ass.defense. I00 a year for Hal lam the best they can do at present, June 8,1704 11:83 French & Indian wars, see also Deerfield, Mass.; 'ohegan Indians; N.Y. Defens- Privateers & p-tes.

George I, kin of Great Britain, address from Corm.on his accession, Oct. 1714 I: 133 I, kir of Great Britain, address from Conn.congratulatin him on success in suppressln the rebellion raised in Great Britain for the Pretender. Vote of Assembly that address be sent, Jan. 1716/7 I 135,136 George II, king of Great Brltain, death announced,1760 I:169a II (A) instruction to Conn.to assist surveyor-general of woods & his deputies in preventin destruction of woods & preserving same for royal navy, June 18,1728 I:144 II (A) kin of Great Britain, instruction to Conn.for col- lectln 6d per month from seamen for Royal hospital at Greenwich, Feb.2,1729/30- 1:147 II (A) kln of Great Britain, instruction to Conn.forblddin the colony to lay any duty on products or manufacture of Great Britain or to pass any law affectin the trade & navigation of that klndom, May 5,1732 1:150 " II kin of Great Brltain,to be appealed to for continuation of Conn.lntestate Iaw, 1728 II 136ab George III, kin of Great Britain,aocession to throne announced, Oct. 31,1760 I 169 George, prince of Denmark,member of privy councii,1703/4,1707 I 104a, 119c, II: 90a George, Mr. II:52b Gibon, John, col. command of Bitish forces sent to recover New- foundland, 1696/7 I 59 Godolphin, Sidney, Ist earl of, lord treasurer & member of privy council, 170$/4 ,1707 I 104a, I19c " Ist earl of, lord treasurer, Corm.advised to write him & secure his Influence,1708 I I: 104b " Ist earl of, lord treasurer, sent letter of Gov.Winthrop' s, 1705 II: 96a Ist earl of (A)member of privy council,1679 l:iTo Gold, see Gould. Goodricke, Sir Henry, member of privy council,1701 1:9 " (A) " sl, S I 5Ob, 51,54a Gorges, Sir Edward, grant of land in N.E. I:35b Ferdinando, " I 35b Gould, Gold. Nathan, accused of injustice to John Wampus,lndian, 1679 I 14a " (A) address to George I, 1714 l:13b patentee for Conn.charter, 1661 II 3b -65-

Gower, John Leveson, lord Gower, lord privy seal & member of pr ivy counc i 1,17 82 I 168a Grafton, Charles Fitzroy, 2d. duke, lord chamberlain & member of privy council, 1752 I 168a Grant, Thomas, master of ship Swan of Bristol, invoice of tobacco, 1696/7 I: 76u Granville, John, lord, member of privy council,1703/4 I:104a see also Bathe, John Granville, ist earl of. John Carteret, earl of, president of the privy council, 1782 I 168a Grave, George, carrier of letter II:43a Graves, Capt. commodore at Newfoundland,addltional instructions from comissioners of the admiralty-1:14Ocde Great Britain. Admiralty, Commissioners of. Printed copy of additional instructions to Capt. Graves,commodore at Newfoundland & to the commanding officers of all his ajesty's ships in America. No date I: 14Ocde Great Britain. Board of trade. Letter from Conn.statin the 3d.ednesday of June 1696 was ordered to be observed as day of thanksgiving for escape of the kin from assassination. Acknowledgment of various letters & papers received, Sept.1696 I:55 Letter to Conn.stating the quota of militia to be furnished N.Y. for common defense & directing that care be taken to fulfil the order, Precautions to be taken for preventin desertions from one colony to another & against harborir pirates, Feb.9,1696/7-1:57 Papers given Maj-gen.Winthrop for Conn. July 8 & Sept.7,16G7 1:62,63 Letter to Conn.stating the Dchess of Hamilton has renewed her claim to Narragansett country & it has also been impossible to settle the dispute with R.l.as no asent has been present to represent that colony. Board recommends that the 2 colonies come to an agreement & recommend aid from Earl of Bellomont,now commissioned governor of ass. N.y.& N.H.with powers as capt-general of militia of Conn.& R.l.in time of war. He is also required to obtain security from Conn. for enforcin acts of trade & preventin harboring of pirates, Aug.28,1697 1:61,64 Letter to Secretary of southern plantations referring to the dispute bet'een N.Y.& Corm.on jurisdiction of Rye & Bedford & asking him to inquire into respective rights of the colonies so that matter may be laid before his Hajesty, Sept 21,169? I:68 Letter to Corm.sending proclamation of the peace concluded between the French & English & directing that the same be published & notice given commanders of ships & privateers, Oct.2?, 1697 I:86 Letter by illiam Popple,sec'y,transmlttlng copy of treaty of peace between France & England to Conn. Nov.30, I897 1:67 Letter from Corm.acknowledging receipt of letters by Fitz-John Winthrop & answering that commissioners have been appointed to treat with R.l.on boundary,that Corm.kept its quota for defense of N.Y. & ass.frontier more than full & that rumors of harboring pirates are false, Jan.27, i$7/8 I:88 -64-

Great Britain. Board of trade. (con.) Letter to Conn.sending copy of King's proclamation forbidding subjects to enter service of any foreign prince or state, Feb.23,1657/8 1:69,70 Letter to Conn. sending copy of act passed in Jamaica for restraining & punishing privateers & pirates & directing that governors of the colonies do all in their power to have similar acts passed & observed in their respective governments, Iar.2],1697/8 I:?l Letter to Conn.acknowledgir receipt of copy of law on privateers & pirates but again asking copy of all colony laws. Greater vigilance urged in prosecuting pirates & preventing illicit trade. Instance of seizure of East India goods in houses of aj.Selllck & his sister at Stamford quoted to show need of care, Oct .25,1698 I:72 Letter to Conn.transmittin instructions for observance of acts of trade & recommending strict care in fulfilling them, Feb.3,1698/9 1:77 Letter to Corm.enclosing copy of presentation to the Kin by Board of trade on petition of John & Nicholas Hallam & of Edward Palmes & John Hallam with order from King in council to Corm.directing that no obstruction of course of justice be practised & that respective cases mentioned or any others fectin private rights of individuals be fairly heard & in case parties are aggrieved. they be allowed appeal to the crown. In such cases all records of the case to be sent to Erland for review. Right of appeal an inherent right of English subjects, ar.9,1698/9 I:78,79 Letter to Conn.acknowledging receipt of letter from Col.'inthrop with copy of laws which he says are being revised. Request for revision as soon as made,properly attested, Apr.24,1899 1:80 Letter from Corm.protesting against the charge that justice was obstructed in case of John & Nicholas Hallam & Edward Palmes & John Hallam. Case of John & Nicholas Hal lain was never moved in this colony & the other case was brought before an inferior court but no complaint made to General assembly of obstruction of justice, 0ct.22,1699 1:8 Lette to Corm.expressing surprise at receiving no answer to order in council of .ar.9 sent in a letter of Apr.24,1699 relating to appeals to the crown & the course of justice in Conn. ay 27,1700 I 87 Order in council by Eords justices that directions be sent governors of the plantations to transmit to Board of trade an account of procedure in the several courts or the better information in determining appeals, July 18,1700 1:88a Letter to Conn.enclosin copy of Lords justices order in council directing Board of trade to obtain account of procedure in the several -65-

courts of the plantations for the better information in determinin appeals, Aug.l,i700 1:8 Great Britain. Board of trade. (con.) Letter from Conn.reportin that at next sees.of the Assembly after receipt of their letter referrin to case of Edward Palmes,latter was sent for & given opportunity to present charge of injustice done him at New London county court which he refused to do. An account was sent England by next opportunity with a request concerning appeal,all directed to Sir Henry Ashurst,colonial agent, Oct. 14,1700 I: 90 Petition to the King by John & Nicholas,as exrs. of Alice Liveen estate, showing King's order in council of Mar.C,168/9 directed that petitioners' case & others relatin to private rights be fairly heard & that appeal to the crown be allowed. This order was read in Corm.Assembly. Petitioners brought suit in New London prerogative court vs John Winthrop,gov. & Edward Palmes as exrs.of alleged last will of John Liveen claimin Liveen was insane at time will was made & that by a former will his estate was given to the petitioners with their mother Alice, then wife of Liveen. Petitioners prayed for right of appeal which was denied them. & Gov. Winthrop who is also judge of the court declared no appeal would be allowed. Nicholas Hallam now in England,asks for hearing by his Majesty in council. Ordered that Board of trade prepare a report, Dec.5,1700 1:91 Letter to Conn.encloslng petition relating to 5 seamen taken by a pirate out of the John Galley & forcibly detained. If any arrive in Conn.consideration is to be given to this testimony of their innocence, Nov.4,1701 I:94 Petition of Benjamin Way,London merchant, showing the ship John Gally, Thomas Warren,master, was surprised by the ship John, one Juett a Frenchman,commander & plundered of carEo,detained 4 days & five of the seamen forcibly kept on board the pirate. He asks that notice be given the English plantations not to treat these men as criminals, 0ct.2,1701 I:5 Notice of death of illiam III& accession of Queen Anne, Mar. 19,1701/2 I: 97 Letter to Conn.requirlr the colony to prepare for defense a@ainst enemy particularly against any invaalon of N.Y. Sept.15,1?02 I:lOO Letter to Conn.enclosing royal proclamation for public thanksgiving throughout England & directlng that a day be appointed in Corm.as soon as may be,to celebrate success of her Majesty's arms, Nov.ll,1702 I:i01 Memorial of Nicholas Hallam in behalf of 0waneco, Mohegan sachem, complaining that Corm.has taken from the Indians land reserved for them,referred to Sir Henry Ashurst. Latter's representation that colony has not been notified & he is unable to make answer. He asks -66-

that no action be taken until they hear from Corm.especially as Hallam has recently caused the Governor & colony much trouble by appealing from a will of 14 years standing & final Judgment went aainst him, I 105-10? Great Britain. Board of trade. (con.) Letter to Corm.enclosing table showin rates which foreign coins ought to pass in the plantations according to the proclamation of the Queen, June 29,1704 I:ii0, III Charges exhibited against charter government of Conn. Violate acts of navigation; shelter pirates,deserters & criminals; induce you men to come from ass.& N.Y. to escape taxes there; refuse assistance to these colonies for common defense; inflict capital punishment without legal authority; do not allow laws of England to be pleaded; refuse appeals to England; refUse royal commissions of admiralty & for commanding militia; & require a license from the Assembly for Christians not of their communlty,to meet for worship,even those of Church of England, ar.26 & Apr.1705 I:I16,11:89 Letter to Conn.enclosing proclamation for public thanksgiving on account of success of Duke of arlborouh against the Spanish & directin@ that a day be observed in Conn. May 31,1706 I llPab Letter to Corm.asking for frequent & full infor- matlon on condition of the colony specifically on number of inhabitants,how this compares with number within past 5 years,number of militla,articles exported to England,particulars of other trade,methods of preventin illegal trade,number of vessels & seamen, vessels built in colony,manufactures & any matter likely to be of service to hoe government. They enclose copy of act of union between Erland & Scotland, Hay 7,1707 1:120 Letter to Corm.on African slave trade. They ask for statistics before next parliament to show number of negroes imported directly from Africa to Corm.between June 2S,16S8 Dec.25,1?O7,the rate per head sold each year & the fi@ures of the negroes brought by Royal African company to be separate from those of private traders. Also information on conditions previous to 1698 number of ships in the business from Conn.Beinnlng with Dec.25,170? half yearly statements on negroes imported & prices received to be transmitted to England, Apr.15, i708 1:121 Letter to Conn.sendi copy of act for ascertaining rates of foreign coins in the plantations & act for encouragement of trade to America, ay 14,1708 I 122 Letter to Conn.enclosing additional instruction from her Majesty on plantation trade, July 13, I708 I: 128 Letter by Sec'y Eleazar Kimberly to Board of trade reporting they find no negroes were imported into Conn.beteen June 24,1698 & -67-

Dec.25,170?,very few negroes in the colony & these came from neighboring colonies except perhaps a half dozen a year from the West Indies. No vessel in the colony employed in the trade, Jan.P-6,1?08/9 I:127 Great Britain. Board of trade. (con.) Letter to Conn.acknowledIn receipt of report on populatlon,militia &c & asking for correction of apparent error on the militia, Jan. 18,1 ?09flO I i9 Letter to Corm.from Sec'y William Popple acknowledin receipt of letters of July 3d. & Aug.8th & reminding the Governor that a copy of the colony laws is expected with such ex- planations of particular acts as may be helpful to the Board, Feb.19,1710/ll I:130 Letter to Conn.transmittln proclamation for publishing peace with France, Hay 8,1713 I:131 Letter to Conn.sendin copies of treaties of peace & commerce with France, July 15,1713 I:132 Letter to Conn.complalning of illegal trade between English & French settlements in America & quoting extract from treaty of 1888 by which subjects of each kingdom are prohibited to trade & fish in places possessed by the other under penalty of confiscation of ships. Exception in case of stress of weather or pursuit by enemies,May 18,1717 I:I9 Letter to Conn.requiring full information with map of boundaries of Conn.especially with reference to any encroachments of foreign powers, Aug.?,l?19 1:140ab Answers from Corm.to queries relating to the geography & government of the colony. Statis- tics on population, on shipping, including list of vessels from collector's register, conditions of trade,articles produced, militia, relations to Indlans,courts & procedure, 1730 I 145 Letter by Gov.Talcott enclosing answer to queries, Sept.9, i730 I:148 Report of Assembly corn.appointed to consider letters from Board of trade & from Mr.Rip Van Dam recommending that the Governor send the laws to the Board explaining it was understood Gov.Saltonstall had already done so. Also recommending that a corn.revise the laws. That Mr.Van Dam be informed a copy will be sent him as soon as it can be obtained with the last May sess.acts bound in & that .he shall also send them to the Board of trade. That the Governor assure the Board no manufacture has been encouraged here by a premium. Corn.appointed on revision, 0ct.1731 Gov.Talcott's letter transmitting laws to England, Nov.4,1731 I 148abc Letter from Conn.replying to inquiry on laws affecting the trade,navigation & manufactures of England. Report a law laying a duty of 12s on a cwt of merchandise from neighboring governments; colony makes coarse cloth & coarse linen,tans leather for shoes,has -68-

tailors,smiths,carpenters & similar tradesmen absolutely necessary for the inhabitants, about half the hats used are made in the colony. Trade with the West Indies in horses & lnber for sugar,rum & molasses but almost none directly with Great Britain, 0ct.1782 I: 149 Great Britain. Board of trade. (con. Corn.appointed by Conn.Assembly to draw up instructions for colonial agent & an answer to Board of trade on proper encouragement for producing naval stores & for manufactures not prejudicial to trade of Great Britain, 0ct.I734 l:lSlab Report of Conn.com.to Assembly recommending that the Governor with such men as shall be appointed shall prepare answer to questions contained in address of parliament recently received. Approved & corn.appointed, I 152ab Report to Privy council in case of Mohegan Indians appealed by John & Smnuel Mason as guardians. After hearing counsel on both sides they find a commission of revie formed by 2 N.Y. men & 7 R.I. men heard case at Norwich,May 1738. Both the Indians present Mr.Mason were refused a hearing & N.Y. men withdrew. Those from R.I. proceeded & declared Ben Uncas sachem of the tribe & after viewing 2 deeds by which he quit-claimed to Conn.government all right to the land in question & all other rights accrueing to them from the judgment of Gov.Dudley others in July l?04,said commissioners reversed the judgment respecting the lands. Board reco.ends a new commission of review, Mar.28,1740 1:183 Letter to Conn.directin that the colony prepare an account of the bills of credit which have been issued,which are now outstanding with the respective dates of issue. Also reconuen- dations for the easiest & most effectual ways for discharging such bills, ay 20,1740 1:154 Letter to Conn.desirin a complete collection of the laws of the colony, ay 21,1740 1:188 Letter to Conn.referring to opinion in House of commons that such frequent emission of bills of credit has seriously affected the commerce of Great Britain & directing attention to order that no law be passed for issuin such bills ithout a clause suspending execu- tion until approved by his Majesty, Aug 19,1740 I 156 Reply of Gov.Talcott by order of Assembly to letters of May 20 & 21 showing a copy of the colony laws is bein6 sen% report on emission of bills of credit has been sent in triplicate in response to royal order received 0ct.1739. In regard to dis- charsing the bill he reports about 8000 called in this year & the whole amount of loaned bills will be discharged by 1742 & bills issued for expenses of civil overnment are met by taxes of 1738 & 9. The -69-

issues of May last were necessary to carry out demands for war against Spain. Method for discharir the bills is set forth in laws. Colony repealed clause making it obligatory to receive the bills in accordance with wish of English government Nov .1740 1:159 Great Britain. Board of traae. (con.) Report of corn.on letters from Board of trade recommending statement to Board of trade as embodied in Gov.Talcott's reply, Nov.1740 1:160 Report of corn.to Assembly recommending that a printed book of the statutes to date be prepared & sent Board of trade with an explanatory letter from the Governor, Nov.27,1740 1 161 Assembly com.appolnted to consider repeal of act of May seas.for emission of 30,000 in bills of credit & answer to letters of Board of trade on colonial bills, Nov. 1740 I 162a Letter to Conn.transmitting copy of order in council for publlshin encour&gements offered settlers on island of R&tan, I:162f Letter to Conn.enclosing Heads of inquiry & ing a particular answer with observations where helpfUl,also asking for a return every 6 months, June 8,1748 1:163 Letter to Conn.enclosing copy of act for encouragement of producing indigo in British plantations & askin for half yearly accounts of its production,exportation or importation. Also act extending provisions of naturalization law to protestants who scruple at taking an oath, June 8,1748 I: 163bcd Queries to Corm.concerning geographical position, boundaries,constitutlon, statistics of trade & shipping,importation of British menu- factures,trade with foreigh countries, methods for controlling illegal trade, natural products & exports,mines,populatlon, growth,milltla,milltary defenses, Indians, strength of neighboring French & Spanish settlements & their influence,revenue & expense of goveruent & civil & military estab- lishment in the colony, Sept.1748 1:164 Answers to queries on statistics of the colony's rowth & trade, May 1749 1:165 Letter from Thomas Hill to CoRn.transmittlng copies of act for encouraging the people known as United Brethren to settle in American colonies & an act for enlargement of whale fishery & for naturalization of foreign protestants who shall serve for the time therein mentioned on whale ships, Aug.28,1749 1:167 Order in council that as vacancies occur,Board of trade present to the Council names of persons qualified for positions of governor, clap-governor or other civil offices in the plantations except those under the Customs house & the Admiralty. Also the Board shall prepare drafts of commissions for such ap- -70-

pointments. The governors are to be instructed to send their reports to the Board of trade except in cases requiring immediate attention of the Secretary of state or in response to an inquiry or order by him, Mar.ll, 1752 I:168 Great Britain. Board of trade. (con.) Letter to Corm.notifying them of death of George II & accession of George III & directing public proclmation of the same. Also In- struction for change in prayer for royal family, Oct.Sl, 1780 I:i9 Memorial of Sir Henry Ashurst,colonial agent for Conn.to Lords of trade asserting rights of Conn.to Narragansett. Before 1703 II:6 Copy of order in council concerning charge brought against Conn.& R.I. sent by Board of trade to Ashur st, Mar. 26,1705 II Great Brltain. Board of trade, see also Great Brltain. Privy council. Co,.of trade--- foreign plantations. Great Britain. Commissioners for distribution of prizes. getter to Conn.asking for accounts fro agents for prlzes taken from the Spanlards so that distribution may be made to persons who suffered from the depredations, May 18,1744 I:162de Great Britain. Customs house. Letter from the Customs house,London,to Conn. transmittin laws on the collection of customs,instructions for preventing vessels from unloading at other ports than in land,Zales or Berwick. They ask for a yearly list of ships which give bond for delivery in England & which discharge such bonds. Edward Randolph recommended to the colony as collector of customs, May 24,1680 I 21 Letter from William Leers with John Talcott & John Allyn to Commissioners of customs in London,acknowledging receipt of instructions for collection of customs & statin that collectors have been appointed for the several counties & Mr.Randolph received with such attention as was possible, Jan.2&,1880/l Letter to Conn.directi that Robert Quary be @ivan assistance in his position as surveyor- general of customs, Feb.l&,l?08/8 I:i18 Letter from Conn.referrin to arrival of Col. Heathcot as surveyor-general of customs & receipt of letter criticizing the colony's naval officers. Defense lies in fact that Birchfield never opened his commission in the colony & the naval officers would gladly have given security to person appointed by England had he shown his authority. Bonds will be iven Col.Heathcot as directed. As to returnin list of ships trading in the plantatlons,Conn.officers understood this act to refer to ships laden with the cemmodi- ties specified in the act & tobacco Is the only article mentioned produced in the colony & this is not exported. I the act refers to coasting vessels & those oing to Indies they will be glad of Arther dl- faction. The law empowering naval offlcers to enter & clear vessels was made to supply -71-

ports at which no other customs officers were appointed & was supposed to be a check on illegal trading. They have instructed Jeremiah Dummer,colonlal agent,to put the matter before the Commissioners of customs as to whether it is not better to have naval officers at these ports than to rely on only one or two in the colony. Mr.Shackaple,collector at New London shall have due assistance, June 28,1716 I:I Great Britain. House of lords. Order allowing Ashurst to be heard against the bill for reunitin to the crown the government of several colonies & plantations in America, May S, 1701 II 67 Great Britair.. Lords justices. Instructions to Conn.requirin@ that naval officers give security for discharge of office to such person as shall be appointed by commissioners of the customs & no certificate signed by naval officer for clearing of ships shall be valid without concurrence of the collector appointed there by comr..ission- ers of customs, Nov.lO, 1898 1:73 Orders to Corm.for arrest of Capt.Kidd & his ac- complices & seizure of ship Adventure if they are found within jurisdiction of Conn. Nov. 2, 1698 I 74 Instructions requiring governors of the plantations to be very observant of former instructions & very creful in carrying out acts of trade & navigation,givlng protection to officers of customs & also of the amiral- ties which have been erected, July 25,1699 1:82 Order in council that directions be sent governors of the plantations to transmit to Board of trade an account of prodecure in the several courts for the better information in determining appeals, July 18,1700 I 88a Gr eat Britain. Far liament. Resolve in both houses that an address be prepared to his Majesty for havir a report prepared to show at what rates gold & silver coins passed in the British colonies in 1700, 1710,170,170 & at date of order. Also amount of bills of credit of colonial issue in I?00 & amount issued since with the value at times of issue & what provision was made for sinkin@ same,amount discharged or sunk & eRount still circulating, June i, 1739 I 152c-g Great Britain. Privy council. On petition by John Wampus, Indian, showing claim to land on which Fairfield is built & certain rievances against Nathan Gould & other inhabltants,letter from Privy council directir that Justice be done the petitioner & all other peaceable subjects of the King, Mar. 28,1679 l:la Order for issuing warrants by colonial governments to arrest William Kelso for complicity in onmouth rebellion & murder of Archbishop of at.Andrews, ar.22,1681 1:26 Letter to Conn.announclng death of Charles II & accession of James II to the throne & direct- -?2-

in that proclamation be made accordln to enclosed form, Feb. 6,1684 I 8S Great Britain. Privy council. (con.) Letter from Conn.reportin the proclamation of King James II as king,made in Hartford, Apr.22,1885 I 36 Petition of Corm.by their aent Fitz-John Winthrop referred to Corn.of trade & plantations, Jan. 2%, 1693/4 1:44 Petition of 'ait Winthrop & other proprietors of Narragansett country showing difficulties occasioned by conflicting claims of R.I. & Conn.& asking for settlement. Referred to Corn.of trade & plantations, ay 2,1695 1:46,47 Letter to Conn.lnforming of act for preventing frauds & regulatin@ abuses in the plantation trade & requirin@ that it be published & observed, Apr. 13,1698 I:51 Letters to Conn.on signir paper expressing loyalty to William III & sending duplicates of former letters,Apr.1898 1:52,53 Notice to Conn.%hat French are making preparations for an attack on some part of America, Apt. 20,1696 I 54 Order that appeal of John & Nicholas Hallam be heard the first council day in Feb.next & that authentic copies of all proceedings in the case be transmitted to the council from Conn.under the colony seal, June 12,1701 1:93 Notice of the death of "illiam III & accession of ueen Anne, ar.ll,1701/2 1:98 Petition of Edward Palmes,New London, showing he with John Hallam brought action against John 'inthrop,gov. & others for taking the ship Liveen,part of Liveen estate,to the damage of the plaintiffs of 2800. New London county court & Court of assistants gave judgment against plaintiffs,& the court refUsed an appeal to England in spite of the order in council of ar.9,198 affirmin right of appeal to all English subjects. Also Court of assistants refused the petitioner the right to appeal from a sentence by which he was refused administration on estate of his wife,Lucy,daughter of John Winthrop. As Nicholas Hallam was allowed hearing on his similar complalnt,he asks to have appeals admitted. Order in council directing governor & magistrates to send in writing the reasons for refusing the appeals & copy of the proceedlns in both cases. Also requiring presence of parties concerned either by attorney or by themselves on first council day of next 0ct.,Jan.?,l?03/4 I:I03,104 Order in council ranting Edward Palmes administration on estate of his wife Lucy & directing civil officers of the colonies in which the property lay to take notice of the order & conform to it, Apr.29,1?07 l:ll%cd Petition by Joseph Jencks & Richard Partrid@e, a@ents for R.I. showing claim to land as far as Pawcatuck river & encroachments of Conn. particularly in grantin town of Killingly in arrest of R.l.sheriff. They ask for confirmation of their rights. Order in council that Mr.Dmmer,Conn.agent return in writing his answer to the petition & that whole matter be heard after midsummer, Feb.20,1720/l I:141,142 Great Britain. Privy council. (con.) Order that as vacancies occur,Board of trade present to the Council names of persons qualified for positions of governor,dep-governor or other civil offices in the plantations except those under the Customs house & the Admiralty. Also the Board shall prepare drafts of commissions for such appointments. The governors are to be instructed to send their reports to the Board of trade except in cases requiring in,mediate attention of the Secretary of state or in response to an inquiry or order by him,ar.ll,l?82 I:168 Order in council directing Lords of trade to prepare copies of charge against R.I. send to the agents of these colonies & to the governors of Mass. & N.Y. Hearing to be given 6 months later, Feb. 12,1705 II 90 Great Britain. Privy council. Corn.of trade & foreign plantations. Edward Randolph's queries for report on N.E. for Lords of trade. Touching powers of the governments,conflicting laws,statistics on population,military power, fortifications, boundaries,relations to French on north English colonies on south,causes & probable outcome of Kin Philip's war,conditions of manufacture & trade,taxation & tariff,atti- tude to home government,conditions of church & universities, 1676 I IO Letter from Lords of trade showing nanagement of foreign plantations has been committed to them as a corn.of the Privy council & presenting inquiries in order that they may have a clear account of the state of Corm.colony, Aug.l, 167% l:14bc Queries sent Conn.concernlng legislative & judicial bodies,laws now in force,statistics of militia & defenses,privateers & pirates along coast,strength of bordering neighbors & condition of trade & intercourse with them, boundaries of government, amount settled, names of towns & tradin places,number of parishes, river s ,harbor s, roads, star istic s of produce & manufacture,exports & imports,production of saltpeter,statistics of population,of immigration during past 7 years,of marriages planters & the colony in general,of shippln, duties on exports & imports & how applied, conditions of churches & religion & the poor, 1679 I 18 Answers Petition of Conn.by their agent Fitz-John Winthrop referred to Corn.of trade & plantations, Jan.2, 1693/4 1:44 Petition of Wait Winthrop & other proprietors of Narragansett country showing difficulties occasioned by conflicting claims of R.I. & -74-

Conn.& asking for some action to settle dispute. Referred to corn.of trade & plantations, May 2,1695 1:47 Great Britain. Privy council. Corn.of trade & foreign plantations. (con.) Case of Corm.in relation to claims of Benjamin Fletcher, gov. of N.Y.who has attempted to exercise complete control over the militia of Conn. Argument based on power granted by charter to he governor of Conn. Laws of Eng- land do not allow king to draw out all the militia from a country. Case prepared by Winthrop for Lords of trade, 1694 (?) II:46 Great Britain. Privy council. Corn.of trade & foreign plantations, see also reat Britain. Board of trade. Great Britain. Secretary of sta--. Letter from Commissioners of United Colonies replying to inquiry on disposal of Mount Hope & Narragansett country. Explanation that Mount Hope is within New Plymouth & Narragan- sett within Conn.charter, Aug.1679 I:15 Letter from Leoline Jenkins to Conn.sendln copy of King's proclamation forbiddin his subjects to enter the service of foreign princes, ar.25,1684 1:32 Letter from Corm.to Earl of Nottingham reporting on areement to furnish quota to N.Y. for Albany. Addresses for confirmation of charter have not been answered & Fitz-John Winthrop is commissioned to act as agent in the matter, Oct .4,1693 I 42 Letter from James Vernon to Corm.informing of several ships fitted out in Scotland which have arrived at St.Thomas. Corm.inhabitants are forbidden to have any correspondence with them or to help with provisions, Jan. 2,1698/9 I 75 Letter from James Vernon to Corm.stating the cots reported as landing at 3t.Thomas have taken possession of Bay of Calrat,near Bay of Darien between Cartagena & Porto Bello. As thls is considered a breach of the treaty existing with Spain,En@lish subjects are ordered to have no correspondence with them, June 18,1699 1:81 Letter from James Vernon to Conn.Governor ap- provlr of diligence in securing effects of some pirates & directing that same be put in hands of Earl of Bellomont who has been ordered to send Kidd & other pirates home for trial there & to consign their effects to Lords of the treasury, Nov.30,169- I:84 Letter from James Vernon to Conn.enclosin deposition on seizure, of Burley & Williams by pirates & directing that they be returned to England if brought into Conn.& not treated as pirates, Oct. 13,1700 I 88e Letter from Earl of Manchester to Conn. asking for accounts of the colony as it lies within his province, Apr.18,1702 1:98 Letter from Earl of Nottingham to Conn.statlng his appointment by the Queen & asking for reports from the colony. War declared by Eng- land against France & Spain,also by States General & the Emperor, May ?,170 I:99 -75-

Great Britain. Secretary of state. (con.) Letter by Earl of Nottingham to Conn.informin that the Queen & the States General approve of continuing trade in all commodities except arms & ammunition with the Spanish possessions in America. Privateers of the Dtch are instructed not to olest in this trade & any sent out from Conn.to observe same directions, May 25,1704 I:i08 Letter by Charles Hedges to Conn.enclosin6 one from Earl of Nottingham & additional instructions from the crown for privateers, May 25,1704 I: 109a Letter of Paul Methuen to Corm.announcing his pointment as secretary of the southern department, Jan. 24, i?16/? Letter of Joseph Addison to Conn.announcin his appointment as secretary of the southern department, Apr. 18,1717 I 138 Letter to Conn.enclosing additional instruction for enforcing an act for ascertaining rates of foreign coins in the plantations, Au. 22,1740 I 157 Letter from Duke of Newcastle to Conn.directing the colony to give assistance to commissioners appointed to distribute the moiety of the prizes taken from the Spaniards between July 10,1739 & the Oct.19%h followin, Apr.26,1744 I:162bc Letters to Conn.transmitting copy of treaty with Spain & proclamation of peace with directions for publishin the same, June 28 Aug .9,1748 I 183el Letter to Conn.from Secretary of state transmittlng copy of order of the Spanish King that all hostilities with England shall cease Aug.9,1748 & any prizes taken by the Spanish after that date shall be returned, Aug .4,1749 I 166 Letter from Henry Seymour Conway to Conn. ac- knowledgin receipt of the instruments for stamp duties & letter promising a map of the colony, Aug.lO, I765 1:170 Great Britain. Sovereign. Letter from Charles II to Conn.recommending proprietors of Atherton purchase in Narragan- sett country & directing that they be assisted in improving their plantation, June 21,1663 1:2 Letter from Charles II to Conn.recommendlng commissioners sent to decide boundary lines of the colonies & to insure rights of the natives who are peaceable, Apr.2S,184 I: Letter from Charles II to Conn.directing the colony to cooperate in war against France with Sir Thomas Temple,gov. of Nova Scotia & to take measures for reducln islands & plantations belonging to the Dutch, Feb .22,1865/8 1:4 Letter from Charles II to Conn.expreasing pleasure with the reception iven the commissioners & loyalty shown the crown. Aass.not in so reat favor, Apr.lO,166 1:5 Letter from Charles II to Mass. informing the colonies of war with the Dutch & asking for protection of shipping in the West Indies. -76-

Directions to observe orders of the Duke of York as admiral, Apr. Great Britain. Soverign. (con.) Letter from Charles II to Corm.showing case of ,illiam Harris vs John Harrud appealed to the crown & decided in favor of Harris. Governors of the colonies bordering R.I. are directed to appoint persons to hear differences & to appoint a jury from the respective colonies to quiet petitioner in possession of Pawtuxet, Aug.4,1675 I 8 Letter from Charles II to Conn.directin the arrest of Nathanlel Bacon, leader of rebellion in Virginia if he should cume into Conn. Nov. 3,1678 I ii Letter from Gov.Willlam Leete to Charles II expressin gratitude for past favor & asking continuation of full privileges of the charter, Oct. i0,1878 I Letter from Charles II to Conn.showlng investigation of claims to Narragansett country & dl- recting Conn.not to interfere in the government of the Narragansett & Nihantic countries. On claim of John Crown for compensation for loss sustained in surrender of Nova Scotia,the King wishes information on land of ount Hope & dlsposal of land taken from Indians in late war, Feb .12 ,1678/9-1:18 Letter from Gov.William Leete to Charles II similar to doc. 12a but mentionln William Harris as agent who will give information on expense of late war, Oct. Letter from Charles II to Corm.informing of act laying duty on certain articles when shipped & not put under bonds to be delivered in Eng- land. Appointment of Edward Randolph for collector of such duties & orders for proper assistance to be given him, Nov.12,16?9 I:l? Letter from Charles II to Conn.announcin appointment of Edward Cranfield as governor of N.H. & requirin that aid be given him in case of any insurrection or rebellion, June 8,1882 1:27 Letter from Charles II to Corm.ordering the arrest of William Kelso,alleged chirugeon- eneral in late rebellion in Hcotland, Sept.30,1682 I:28 Commission from Charles II to Edward Cranfleld & others to inquire into claims to the Narra- gansett country, Apr. Letter from Charles II to Conn.directlng that a law for restraining privateers & pirates be passed similar to one passed for Jamaica, ar. 8,168/4 I:l Announcement of accession of James II & order for proclamation to be made in Conn. Feb. 6,1684/5 1:88a Letter from James II to Conn.informin of a duty on sugar & tobacco imported into England also of the defeat of the Earl of Argyle who attempted a rebellion in Scotland & likewise the expectation of complete overthrow of the Duke of onmouth, June 26,1885 1:84 Address from Corm.to James II reporting that he was proclaimed kin6 in Hartford, Apr.22,1685 1:88 -?7-

Great Britain. Soverign. (con.) Address from Conn.to James II on news that a quo warranto has been issued against the colony & begging that charter rights may not be annulled nor the colony merged into any other goverrment, 1686 I 37 Address from Conn.to i'illiam III congratulating him on accession to the throne of England & statln Corm.had never resigned the charter granted by Charles II although Andros had declared the government dissolved. On May 9, 1689 the government was resumed & royal assent to this is now prayed for with humble submission, June 13,1689 I $8 Address from Gov.Treat to illiam IIl asking for confirmation of the charter, Jan.3,1689 1:39a Letter from John Allyn to Capt.Fairfax of his ,ajesty's frigate in Boston harbor,asking him to deliver an address to the king & to keep the matter secret from Sir William Phips, Nov.2B, 1692 Address from Corm.to William III referring to military stores sent to Boston & lieutenancy of Sir William Phips over Conn. & asking that Corm.may continue to govern itself under the charter. Great distance from Bos- ton & N.Y. given as reason for remaining separate, Oct. IS, 1892 1:40 Address from illiam III t@ Conn.gevernor requiring him to aid the governor of N.Y.in defense against French & Indians especially in maintaining the fort at Albany. Also requlring him to arrange with governors of N.E., Va.,Ad.& Penn. for a quota of men to be furnished for defense of N.Y.as occasion may require, Mar.3,1692/3 1:41 Petition by Fitz-John Winthrop,agent for corm.to ;illiam III complaining of Gov.Benjamin Fletcher of N.Y. who has attempted under color of his commission for command of quota from Corm.for defense of frontier to usurp command of all the Corm.militia & interferes with the civil goverrment. Corm.asserts the charter privilege of controlling its own militia. Referred to Cm.of trade & plantations, Jan.29,16S3/4. Queen's address to Corm.in reply defining powers of Gov. Fletcher as limited to command of Conn. 's quota (120 men) in defense of frontier against the French, June 1694. Received June 1695 1:43-45 Address from Conn.to William III expressing thanks for limiting commission of Benjamin Fletcher & confirming charter rights. Also asking for arms & ammunition, 0ct.28,1695 1:48 Address from 'illiam III to ,ass.stating a squadron of ships with land forces is being sent under Col. John Gibson with orders to recover Newfoundland. Mass.is directed to render aid to the expedition' beth with men & provisions, May 18,1696/7 I 59 Letter from "illiam III to Conn. stating need of enforcing laws of trade & customs & warning that any further failure to see that bonds -78-

are made good will be looked on as tending to forfeiture of the charter, .,\pr.22,].67 1:60 Great 5ritain. Boverin. (con.) ?roclm,tion of Villi:ur III forbiddin] enl.stment of subjects in service of any foreign prince or state, Jan.28,1697/8 1:69 Instructions from %,'illia:r. IIl to Corm.on laz;s relating to trade & navigation, Jan. 22,1698/9 I:76 Letter from ;illiam III to Conn.ordering that pirates which may be taken in Corm.shall be sent to England tog, ether-[th any evidences likely to be of use in their conviction, Feb. i0,1899/1700 1 85 Letter from iillia:n III to Corm.expressing royal approval of agree,.ent made between the commissioners of ,i.Y. & Corm.in I8 by which Rye & Bedford lie within province of .ar. 2&, 1700 1:86a Lett,r from illiam III to Conn.requirlng a contribution of 450 sterling for maintenance of forts on H.Y.fr9ntier .& directing that a specified quota of nilitia be furnished in case the frontier be invaded by an enem,. Croton appropriated 2500 for the forts, Jan. 19, 1700/i I:92 Instruction from Anne,for such merchants & others who shall receive letters of marque or comissions for private en of against Frnce or Spain. Trade with Spanish possessions in America not to be intecfe:'ed vith except as to arms & a:unitions, '[ay 25,1704 I 109b Letter from Anne to Conn.on information that irregularities exist in disposition of prizes brought in by privateers & charging the colony goverrnent to be zealous in assisting officers appointed to receive royal dues & those of the High Admiral, July 6,1704-I:112 Instruction from Anne to Corm.on suspension of part of act for encouragenent of s}i}.ping & navigation so that shippino: may be carried on in vessels of which the master & half the crew are English instead of in those having, three quarters of crew; English. o be in force during the war, July 17,1704 I 113 Instruction from Anne to Corm.relating to plantation trade by hich rice & molasses are added to list oC commodities exported from the plantations which must be sent to :ng- land & not direct to Surope. Other- acts to be enforced on im?ortation of naval stores from plantation-;sections oC act of union relating, to plantation trade rates of foreign coins & for encouragement of trade in America, July Z, 1708 I:I4 Instruction from Anne to Conn.to assist in expedition under Col.Vetch against the French, .'ar. , 1708/9 I 128 Address fom Conn.to George I on his accession to the throne, 0ct.1714 1:133 ddress from Conn.to George I congratulating on success in suppressing the rebellion raised in Great Britain for the Pretender. Vote of Assembly that address be sent, Jan. 1716/7 I 135,136 -79-

Great Britain. Soverign. (con.) George II to Conn.to assist surveyor-general of woods & his deputies on preventing destruction of woods & preserving sar,e for royal navy, June 18,1728 I: 144 Instruction from George II to Conn.for collecting 6d per month from seaman for support of Royal hospital at Greenwich, ?eb.2,1729/30 1:147 Additional instruction to Conn.from George II forbidding the colony to lay an}" duty on products or manufacture of Great Britain or to pass any law affecting the trade & navigation of that kingdom, .ay 5,1732 I:150 Letter to Conn.from Board of trade notifying the colony of death of George II & accession of George III & directin public 9roclnation of the same. Also instruction for change in prayer for royal family, 0ct.31,1760 I:169 Petition from General court to Charles II showing lack of opportunity to obtain letters patent,purchase from George Fenwick of jurisdiction right although record is lost & in beinnin of plantation, supposed inclusion in .ass. They ask for similar privileges to those of latter colony. Also assistance in exchanging minerals or produce for needed articles from England. No date II'l Draft of address from Corm.to Charles II to be presented by inthrop explaining conditions attending founding of the colony & asking favorable consideration for aent. King was proclaimed in Corm.before royal order was received, 1661 I1:2 Orde by Corm.Court that Charles II be proclaimed king I I 5 Address from Conn.to James II referring to delivery of 2 quo warrantos by Edward .qandolph & protesting that any mistakes or failures of the government were from misunderstanding & not disloyalty. Ask continuation of charter privileges, Aug.24,1686 II:9 Address from Corm.to Jmes II iving reasons why Conn should remain a distinct colony not be annexed to either ','[ass.or N.Y.nor Conn. river made dividing line beteen them II:lO Address frem Conn.to James II acknowledging dependance on the King & asking if charter is taken away from them, for a continuation of Christian privileges, for confirmation of land tenure according to charter, for entering ports & free trade ith neighbors II :II Great Britain. Soverign, see also Cr____own appeals; & Names of Sovereigns. Great Britain. War with Spain. Conn.Asse.bly com.appointed to consider affairs mentioned in letters of Duke of Newcastle (proclamation of war, see War IV:54) '.ay 1740 I 158 Letter from Duke of Ne,c%stle to Corm.directing the colony to give assistance to comissioners appointed to distribute the moiety of the prizes taken from the Spaniards between July 10,1739 & the 0ct.19th following, Apt. 2 6,1744 I 162bc -80-

Great Britain. War with Spain. (con.) Letter from Commissioners for distribution of prizes to Conn.askln for accounts from aents for prizes taken from the Spaniards so that distribution may be made to persons ho suffered from their depredations, May 18,1744 I 162de Letters from Sec'y of state to Corm.transmitting copy of treaty with Spain & proclamation of peace with directions for publishing same, June 28 & Au.9,1748 I:163ef Letter from Sec'y of state to Conn.transmlttin copy of order of the Spanish king that all hostilities with England shall cease Au.9, 1748 & any prizes taken by the Spanish after that date shall be returned, Aug.4,1749 I: 166 Green, John, Warwlck,R.I. testimony on claims to Narragansett country Grenville, Juues (A) member of Board of trade, 1748 I:163d Greville, Robert, see Brooke, Robert Greville, 2d. lord. Grey, Ford, see Tankerville, Ford Grey, ist earl. Henry, Kent, Henry Grey, 12th earl of. Thomas, see Stamford, Thomas Grey, 2d. earl of. Griswell, see Griswold. Griswold, Griswell. John, corn.on correspondence with England I 182a {A " " " I 160c Groves, Philtentee for Conn.charter, 1861 II 3b Guernsey, Henease Finch, lord, member of privy council,l?O8/4 I: 104a Guilford, Francis North, ist lord (A) member of privy council, 1684/5 2d. lord (A) member of Board of trade, I713 I II, Gwyn, Francis (A)member of Board of trade,1718

Halifax, GeorGe ontaue Dunk, Sd. earl of (A)member of Board of trade, 1780 1:18c George Saville, viscount (A) member of privy council, 1684/5 I 33a Hall, Eze. (A) commissioner on prizes of Spanish war,1744 I:162e Thomas, British commissioner of customs,l?05/6 I: 118 Hallam, Hallum, Hollam, Hollum. John, New London,death mentloned,l?08/4 I:103a denied appeal II 73c, 74d New London, lltiation over Liveen estate. Appeal with Nicholas Hallam & Edward Palmes. Order in council that no obstruction of course of justice shall be practised & statin right of appeal to the King is an inherent right of British subjects,1898/% 1:78,79 Petition with Nicholas Hallam,as exrs. of Alice Liveen estate, showin Kin's order in council of Mar.9,1898/@ directed that pe- tltioner's case & others relating to private rights be fairly heard & that appeal to the crown be allowed. This order was read in Corm.Assembly. Petitioners brought suit in New London prerogative court vs John "inthrop,ov. & Edward Palmes as exrs. of alleged last will of John Liveen claimin@ -81-

Liveen was insane at time will was made & that by a former will his estate was given to the petitioners with their mother Alice then wife of Liveen. Petitioners prayed for right of appeal which was denied them & Gov. Winthrop who is also a judge of the court declared no appeal would be allowed. Nicholas Hallam now in England asks for hearing by his Majesty in council. Ordered that Board of trade prepare a report, Dec.5,1700 1:91 Hallam, John, New London, lltigation over Liveen estate. (con.) Order in council that case be heard the first council day in Feb.next & that authentic copies of all proceedin@s in the case be transmitted to the council from Conn.under the colony seal, June 12,1701 I: Order in council directing that in case of Hal- fare's appeal the whole evidence should be amined by both parties on oath with leave to cross-examine & to have same sent to Council for judgment, har.25,1702/8 II:71,76bc New London, protest by Conn.against charge that justice was obstructed in his case,Oct.1699 1:83 Nicholas, New London,appeal denied II:73c,74d appeal referred to ll:9Sa complaint about Mohegan Indians referred to II :94 ew London,litigation over Liveen estate. On his appeal with John Hal lain & Edward Palmes, order in council passed that no obstruction of course of justice shall be practised stating right of appeal to the King is an inherent right of British subjects,1898/9 I:78,79 Petition with John Hallam for hearing by Privy council of case vs Winthrop & Palmes. Re- ferred to Board of trade, Dec.5,1700 I: Appeal with John Hallam. Order in council that case be heard the first council day in Feb. next, June 12,1701 Petition to Board of trade showing a month previous he presented a memorial in behalf of Owaneco, sachem of ohegans,complalning of injustice done him by Conn.in taking a'ay from him & his people the land reserved for them. Petitioner asks that action be taken to re- lieve them & sugeests sending some small presents from her ajesty. atter referred to Sir Henry Ashurst,colonial agent,who asserts the colony has not been notified & as a recent petition of Hallam's has caused the Governor & colony much trouble & has been decided against Hallam,he hopes the present matter will be deferred till notice is given, Jan. 170/ I i08-I07 Report of Sir Henry Ashurst to Winthrop that Council has ordered appeals in all cases without exception. As to Liveen will if Winthrop can show widow allowed it to be good for many years,it will be safe. Advises Hallam's agent to be present when affidavits are made, Mar.28,1702/3 If:70 -82-

Halla, Nicholas, New London, litigation over Liveen estate.(con.) Order in council directing that in case of Hallam's appeal the whole evidence should be examined by both parties on oath with leave to cross-examine & to have same sent to Council for judgment, Mar .25, 1702/$ II:71,78bc Request of Ashurst that expenses connected with Hallam appeal be separated from those of colony as ;Jinthrop is personally responsi- ble, l?OZ/3 II:72 Ashurst's report that he was at great charge in the matter, Mar.25,1703/4 II:76a Ashurst's letter stating he is satisfied Hal- lain has no pretence for complaints, July 25,1703 II:78 Liveen will affirmed & 'inthrop not likely to be troubled further, 1703/4 II 79 Ashurst's account for expenses of trial,1703/4 II 80, 82 Letter of Nath.Saltonstall to Gov.Winthrop explaining he represented Conn.at trial on account of sickness of Sir enry Ashurst, 170S/4 II 81 Ashurst's letter to Winthrop claiming success of defeating Hallam's appeal is due to writer' s influence, June 2, I704 II 84 Charged with roguery.by Ashurst & suspected of really aimin at the charter,l?04 II:65 Ashurst's letter showir4 cost of trial to Hal- lam. Believes his efforts are really aimed at the charter. Is aent for R.I.& gets 40 besides fees & bills, 1704 II:86ab Expense of defending the appeal referred to II:8?b New London, petition to the King mentioned, 1703/4 I lOb New London, protest by Conn.aainst charge that justice was obstructed in his case, 0ct.1699 1:83 New London, suspected of openln box sent from Corm.to Ashurst, 1705/6 II lOOa Hallum, see Hallam. Hamilton, Duchess of, reneal of claim to Narragansett country, 1697 I 61a, 64a Marquis of, grant of land in N.E I:35b '! James 4th duke of, claims to Narragansett presented to King's commissioners by Edward Randolph, i88 1:30 4th duke of, death & claim to Narragansett taken up by his son Lord Arran, 1694 II:48 W.G. (A) member of Board of trade,1760 I:169c Hamilton claim. Postscript to Winthrop's letter informing Conn.that Lord Arran, Duke of 5amilton's son has put in claim to land in NarraEansett country, June 4,1694 II:48 Corm.letter to Fitz-John ,'inthrop. Duke of Hamilton's claim is later than Earl of Warwick ptent which Conn. secured the right of, 0c.19,1894 II:Sl Winthrop's letter stating former letters were delayed by the ships meeting a French man-of-war & 2 privateers so they were forced to put back to Plymouth. Nothin done about Hamilton claim, Dec.18,1894 ...... II:52 -83-

Hamilton claim. (con.) Corm.letter expressing satisfaction with ;inthrop's work. Claim of Lord Arran to Narragansett was heard by Gov.Cranston in 1888. Report of issue is being sent, 0ct.28,165 II:55 Hamlin, John (A) address to George 1,1714 I:188b Harcourt, Simon, ist earl of, member of privy council,175P--l:188a Hardine, Nicholas, clerk of house of commons I:152d Harley, Harly. Robert, British sec'y of state & member of privy council, 1707 I:llgc British sec'y of state,sent letter of Gov. Winthrop s, 1705 II 98a Harly, see Harley. Harris, Thomas, agent to present petition to the crown II:12a 'illiam, agent for Conn. letter from Conn.referrin to his capture & efforts for release. Enclosing commission & instructions for presentin Conn. s claim to Narragansett ,0ct.2,1880 ii:7 agent for Corm.on Narragansett claim & disap- poinhuent in presenting same,1880 I:23a agent for Conn.to report on expense of King Philip's war & disposal of land acquired, 1679 I 18 & others vs John Hardwood & others. Letter by Charles II to Conn. showing case appealed to the crown & decided in favor of Harris. Governors of the colonies borderin R.l.are directed to appoint persons to hear differences & to appoint a jury from the respective colonies to quiet petitioner in possession of Pawtuxet, Aug.4,1878 1:8 vote by Council that measures be taken for his redemption, 1880 I:O Harrud, see Harwood. Hart, Howkins, corn.on defense of charter 1:148 Harood, Harrud. ]r London,England, death II 18 John, & others,defendant in case with William Harris other s. Letter by Charles II to Conn.showin case appealed to the crown & decided in favor of Harris. Governors of the colonies borderin@ R.I.are directed to appoint persons to hear differences to appoint a jury from the respective colonies to quiet petitioner in possession of Pawtuxet, Aug.4,187 I 8 Hastin@s, Theophilus, see Huntin@ton, Theophilus Hastin@s, 7th earl of. TopoS c, Hawley, onn, paentee for Corm.charter, 1681 ll:3b Hay, Thomas, see Dupplin, Thomas Hay, viscount. Heathcot (Heathcott) Col. surveyor-general of customs,arrival at Conn.& commission received, 1718 I: 134a-d Hedges, Sir Charles, British sec'y of state II:?Sa (A) 170 I l12b & member of pr ty council I?O1 (A) British sec'y of state, letter to Conn.enclosing one from Earl of Nottingham e additional instructions from the crown for privateers, May 25,1704 I :IOSa Herbert, Thomas, see Pembroke, Thomas Herbert, 8th earl of. Herbert, of Cherburg, Henry, lord (A) member of Board of trade, i?07,1708 I 120c, 121c, 122, -84-

Hill, Abraham, member of Board of trade,1657 ,1698/9 1:65,78b (A) 1696/7-1701 1:57cj 61c, 64c, 66,70,71b, 72b, 77,79, 80b, 87, 89, 94 Samuel (A) corn.on colonial agent II:148 correspondence with England I 151ab, 152b, 162a (A) with England I:152a,160c Thomas (A) sec'y of Board of trade,1748 I:lSZa, 167b Hinckley, Thomas (A) commissioner of United Colonles,1875 I:lSc Hobart, John, see Buckin6hamshire, John Hobart, ist earl of. Hobby, Col I1:84 Hockaday, John, commander of ship Orange bound from Topsham,En4- land to Newfoundland, 1700 I 88c Holt, Jonathan, corn.on correspondence with England 1:158 Holden, Randall, commissioner for R.l.,explanation of Narragan- sett river I: IZb Warwick,R.l. testimony on claims to Narragansett country I: 13a Holdernesse, Robert D'arcy, 4th earl of, member of privy council, 1752 I 168a Hollam, see Hallam. Holland, Thomas, NewcastlejN.H. bills of exchange on London, 18%8 11:60 Holles, Thomas Pelham, see Newcastle, Thomas Pelham Holles, 4th earl of. Hollis, Thomas, bounty to Harvard mentioned & hopes expressed that he will remember Yale, 1720 II l14b efforts to obtain gift from him for Conn.college, 17ZO II:llSi Hollister, Lieut. relief of Deerfield,1695 II:55a Hollum, see Hallam. Holmes, T. witness to Plymouth, England, paper, 1700 I 88d Holt, Sir John, chlef-justice & member of privy council,1701-07 I 93,104a, llga Holyoke, Elizur, Boston,Mass. recommended for bill of exchange on London, 1689 II 20 Hooks, Hen. witness to Plymouth, England, paper, i?00 I 88d Hooker, r II 18 Rev. greetings from Fitz-John Winthrop II :.54b Samuel,T.-oentee for Corm.charter,1881 ll:3b How, John Grubham, member of privy council, 1703/4,1705, i?07 I 104a, i19c, II 90a Howard, Charles, see Carlisle, Charles Howard, 2d. earl of. Henry, see Suffolk, Henry Howard, 14th earl of. Howkins, Anthony, patentee for Conn. charter ,1681 II:3b Ho-land, Mrs, John, mother-ln law of Duke of Bedford,1708-11:lO4a Hudson, William, Narragansett proprietor I:2 Hull, John, compensation for cattle supplied soldiers in King Philip's war, 1679 I:lSc Huntington, Jabez, corn.on correspondence ith England 1:158,162a (A) I 180c Theophilus Hastings, 7th earl of (A) member of privy council, 1684/5 I S3a Hutchinson, Edward, Narragansett proprietor I:2 Hyde, Edward, see Clarendon, Edward Hyde, ]st earl of. Henry, Henry Hyde, 2d. earl of. John (A) commissioner on prizes of Spanish war,1744 I:162e L. (A) member of privy council,1679 1:17% Laurence, see Rochester, Laurence Hyde, Ist earl of. -8.5- lllicit trade. Instance of East India goods seized in houses of aj.Sellick & his sister at Stamford quoted by Board of trade to show need of greater care by Conn. officers for preventing illicit trade, Oct 25,1698 I 72b Letter from Board of trade to Corm.complaining of illicit trade between English & French settlements in America & quoting extract from treaty of 1886 by which subjects of each kingdom are prohibited to trade & fish in places possessed by the other under penalty of confiscation of ships. Exception in case of stress of weather or pursuit by enemies, May 18,1717 I 159 Illicit trade, see also Qtoms duties. Indians. On petition by John ampus to the King showing claim to land on which Fairfield is built & certain grievances aainst Nathan Gould & other inhabitants, letter from Privy council directing that justice be done the petitioner & all other Indians who are peaceable subjects of the King, ar. 28,1879 I 14a Indians, see also ho___hesan Indians. Indigo. Letter from Board of trade to Corm.enclosing copy of act for encouragement of producing indigo in British plantations & asking for half yearly accounts of its production,exportation or importation. Also act extendln provisions of naturalization law to protestants who scruple at taking an oath, June 8,1748 I:lSSbcd Intestate estates. Gov.Talcott's message to the Assembly on news that order in council has been passed making Conn.law respecting settlement of intestate estates void. Recommends action for preventing this if order is not passed or at least action for quletin of estates already settled. Com. appointed ay 1728 II 128,129 On account of illness of Jeremiah Dummer,vote passed by Assem- bly that Jonathan Belcher be asked to take up the agency particularly in reference to John Winthrop' s complaint. Appropriation of 1200, }Aay 1728 II 130,131 Report of Assembly corn.advising that some suitable person be sent to England to defend colony's privileges. Accepted & voted that such person be empowered to act either alone or with Agent Dummer, May 1728 II 132,133

On word from Jeremiah Dummer that it is uncertain if Mr. Winthrop prosecute his complaint & that writer's health is improved,resolved that Assembly decline to send Jonathan Belcher as agent, July 1728 II:134 Grant by Assembly of 150 for Agent Dummer to use in defense of colony with respect to intestate law, July 1728 II 135 On information that in appeal of inthrop vs Lechmere sentence was given annullin Conn.law for division of intestate estates,resolve passed that colony agent apply himself to George II for con- -86-

tinuation of the law as necessary for the welfare of the country, &uly 1728 ll:138ab Intestate estates. (con.) Corn.appointed by Assembly to copy such records as are needed by agent & to send them with instructions for defense against i[r.Winthrop's complaint & for continuation of intestate law, July 1728 II 137 On information of continued ill health of Jeremiah Dummer voted by Assembly that Jonathan Belcher be empowered to act jointly with him in defense of colony, 0ct.1728 11:138 Corn.report advising that a suitable person be empowered to go to England furnished with proper instructions & money to manage colony matters, Oct. 1728 II 139 Petition of Jonathan Belcher & Jeremiah Dummer showing custom in Conn.for nearly 100 years to divide real estate of persons dying intestate & on recent appeal of John Winthrop from judgment of Conn.courts by which Anne Lechmere,sister of Ninthrop,received 1/3 of the estate,this law was made void. As this appeal was of a private character the colony had no opportunity to make a defense. Petitioners are now instructed to apply to the King. Argument to show need of such division for improving the land of the colony. Hass.has similar law. Estates already settled would be greatly disturbed if law is left void. They ask leave to bring bill into parliament to confirm estates already distributed & to enable them to continue their former law except as regards inthrop, Feb.1729 ll:140abc Appointment of Assembly corn.to go to Roxbury or ilton,ass.& extend to Gov. Jonathan Belcher the thanks of Corm.for his services, }Aay 1730 II:140d Gov.Talcott's letter to Francis Wilks informing him he has been appointed to take the place of Dummer in effort to obtain confirmation of colony law for dividing intestate estates. any waiting unsettled hoping for a favorable decision, Oct 24 ,17 30 II:141 Gov.Talcott's letter to Wilks referring him to r.Dmmuer to get papers needed for defending the colony against 'r.Winthrop' s complaint. A copy of evidences was left with Board of trade by Dummer which may be of use. Rumor that there is a plan to unite R.I. & Conn.& agent is desired to protect charter, Feb.22,1730/l II:142 Draft of bill providing that for the future inheritances shall descend to the male heirs only, instead as formerly a double portion to the eldest son & the rest equally to all the other children. Prepared for sending to the agent for advice II ilks' account of office fees II 147 Wilks' letter to Gov.Talcott accepting agency for Conn. He attended a meeting of Commissioners of trade & heard Dummer present arguments for need of Corm.intestate law,while Winthrop declared it worked harm in dividing estates by premature sales & that unscrupulous persons were often purchasers. Report has gone to the -8?-

Kirk. Probable that estates already settled ,ill be confirmed but an effort will be made to amend the charter & make it more consistent with interest of Great Britain. Hear- attempt in will be granted soon. Intends to etting act of parliament passed which will be satisfactory & not imperil the charter, Feb. 13, I730/I ...... II:148 Intestate estates. (con-) Wilks' account for Corm.about intestate law,l?SO/l 11:149 Copy of Wilks' letter similar to doc. 148 II:180 ilks' letter to Gov.Talcott reportin he has obtained copy of report of Board of trade & Winthrop's memorial. Effort to get a new charter given Conn. similar to one now in force in Mass. As he is at a loss ho' to act without further in- sructlons he is letting matter rest, Mar. 12, i730/i II:lSl Wilks' letter to Gov.Talcott enclosin@ one from Gov.Belcher. Vriter has received papers from Belcher & matter probably will not be heard till colony has had time to send instructions, Apr. 2, i730 II:i2 Gov.Talcott's letter statin@ Conn.is not willln to endanger the charter in order to have intestate law confirmed. He defends the colony aainst chares that colony avoids sendln statutes to England,avoids referrln choice of govern- or to the Kir for approval,evades trade & navigation laws, inflicts injury on subjects by intestate law & that inhabitants wish new charter. He asserts the majority are well content & consider Mr.inthrop is seeking their hurt & destruction, June 2 (?) 1731 II 153 Gov.Talcott's answer to Wilks' of Feb.13 atter of his salary will be taken up at next Assembly. People of the colony ant charter defended. Not one in a hundred would vote to ive it up. Denies 'inthrop's charge that any judges of probate have ever had an interest in selling an estate. Expects opportunity to defend charter, Apr.28, I731 II:l 'ilks' letter on receipt of Talcott's with draft of la on intestate estates. Advises no legislation hile a petition on the subject is pendin before the Council. Descent in England is not governed by act of parliament but by common law & it was doubted whether an act differin from English law as valid. Believes it proper for Corm.to pass an act relating to distribution of personal estate as that was not objected to by the Council. Arrange- ments for sendin@ money, Oct.,1731- II:18 Corm. letter transmitting an account of laws,manufactures & trade for Board of trade. Referring to act of parliament makln@ estates of inheritance chargeable for debt,is is assumed administrator is empowered to take place of deceased. As by the opinion of attorney & solicitor- general the English law of descent does not extend to the colonies without the act of their assemblles,Conn.will determine the distribution by law of equity. Believes a declarative act of assembly that natural law -88-

of equity ought to take place in our administrations will settle the dispute. No favors expected beyond the charter rights but Conn. intends to insist on these, Oct.l?S2 II:lS? Iron industry. Jeremiah Dmmer's letter on colonial matters. Explains bill forbiddin the makin of iron into any kind of wares in the plantations was passed by the commons but is bein amended by the House of lords. Commons feared English iron works would be prejudiced if iron was allowed to be brought into England free of duty. Mass.act offerin premium on iron goods made in the province caused much heat against the colonies. House of lords forbid forgin6 bars but not making iron ware, Apr.14,1719 II:llO Jeremiah Dummer's letter statin he has delivered address to the King. "Will take up matter of sheep's wool as soon as he has opportunity. Virginia merchants again are petitioning for free importation of pig iron along with certain naval stores. Writer has tried to get iron left out of the bill leaving only timber, flax & hemp. May be obliged to go before the House of lords as before. Surprised at no acknowledgment of opinion of the solicitor- general favorin the naval officers, Apr.2,1720 II:lll

Jackson, Mr II Robert (A) commissioner on prizes of Spanish war,1744 I:182e Jacobites. Address from Corm.to George I, congratulating him on success in suppressing the rebellion raised in Great Britain for the Pretender. Vote of Assembly that address be sent, Jan. 1716/? I:135,138 Jamaica. Letter from Charles II to Conn.directing that a la, for restraining privateers & pirates be passed similar to one passed for Jamaica, Mar. 8,1683/4 James If, king of Great Britain If:8 II, king of Great Britain,addresses from: Conn.reporting that he was proclaimed king in Hart- ford, Apr.22,1685 I 36 Conn.on news that a quo warranto has been issued against the colony & beggin that charter rights may not be annulled,nor the colony mersed into any other government, 1886 1:37 Conn. referring to delivery of quo warrantos by Edward Randolph & protestin that any mistakes or failures of the government were from misunderstanding & not disloyalty. Ask continuation of charter privileges, Aug.24,1688 II:9 Conn.iving reasons why Corm.should remain a distinct colony & not be annexed to either Mass. or N.Y. nor Corm.river made dividing llne between them II I0 Conn.acknowledging dependance on the King & asking if charter is taken away for a continuation of Christian liberties,for confirmation of land -89-

tenure according to charter,for entering ports & free trade with neighbors II:ll James II, kin of Great Britaln,announcement of his accession order for proclamation to be made in Conn. Feb 6,1684/5 I 33a II, Great Britain, commission to Andros mentioned II 2 5d If, interruption of charter government in Conn ...... 1:43a II, king of Great Britain, letter to: (A) Corm.informing of a duty on sugar & tobacco imported into England also of the defeat of the Earl of Argyle "ho attempted a rebellion in Scot- land likewise the expectation of complete overthrow of the Duke of Monmouth, June 26,1685 I 34 James, duke of York, orders as high admiral to be observed by the colonists, 1672 I ?bc Jenckes, see Jenks. Jencks, Jenkins, Sir Leoline (A) British sec'y of state,1682,1684 I 27b, 28a, 31a directed to prepare papers for arrest of illiam Kelso,1681 1:26 British sec'y of state,letter from John All}m, sec'y of Conn. Apr.22,1685 1:36 (A & seal) British sec'y of state,letter to Conn. sending copy of Kin's proclamation forbidding his subjects to enter the service of foreign princes, Mar.25,1684 I:$2 (A) member of privy counciI,1684/5 I:33a JeRks, Jenckes, Jencks. Joseph, petition to the Kin@ with Richard Partridge as agents for R.l.showing claim to land as far as Pawcatuck river & encroachments of Conn. particularly in granting town of Killingly & in arrest of R.l.sherlff. They ask for confirmation of their rights. Order in council that }ir.Dummer,Conn.agent, return in writing his answer to the petition & the 'hole matter be heard after midsummer, Feb.20,1720/l I 141,142 R.l.agent to appeal to England,1720-23 II llSb, llTb, ll7afptvy, 125 Jersey, Edward Villiers, Ist duke of, lord chamberlain & member of privy council,1701,1703/4 ist earl of (A) British sec'y of state, 1699/1700 I 85,86a illiam Villiers, 3d. earl of, member of privy council, 1752 I 168a Joanes, see Jones. John (ship). Testimony of Thomas Warren that he in ship John Gaily was surprised by the John,under a Frenchman,Juett, & plundered of caro,detained 4 days & that five of his crew were kept on board the pirate, Oct.2,1701 I 95 John Galley (ship). Letter from Board of trade to Conn.enclosing petition relating to 5 seamen taken by a pirate out of the John Galley & forcibly detained. If any arrive in Conn.consideration is to be given to this testimony of their innocence, Nov. 4,1701 I John Galley (ship]. (con.) Petition of Benjnin Way,London merchant showing the ship John Oalley,Thonas .arren,.aster,was surprised by the ship John, one Juett. Frenchancom- mander & plundered o.f cro,detined 4 days five of the senen forcibly kept on bori the pirate. He sks that nohice be siven the En61ish plntions not to tret these nen as criminals, Oct.,lTOl I:5 Johnson, r. tutor at Yle college (?) messenger to bring prints sent Gov.Sltonshll by Jeremiah .er,172Z II 126d Jones, Joanes. Thoms, semn seizure by pirates, Apr.1701 1:95 Lillir, ass't I:20 Juett, Fcenclan, colander of the pirate John, ccount of seizure of the English ship, John Glly,1701 1:95 Je (?) Lr. creditor of Conn. 1688 II:18

Keene, Benjamin (A) member of Board of trade,1744 I:162f Keeper, Lord, see Cowper, iilliam. ,right, l.athan. Kelso, ,';illim, chirugeon, deposition of Francis Branson on Kelso declaring he hd been chirugeon-general in the late rebellion in Scotland & kne the men who had muriered the Archbishop o.f St. Andrews, Jan.4,1680/l 1:2.5 chirugeon, order by Privy council for issuing of warrants by colonial goverr..ents to arrest Kelso, .ar.22,1681 I:26 chirugeon, orders from Charles II for his arrest, Sept. 30,1882 1:28a Kent, Henry Grey, 12th earl of, lord chamberlain & member privy council, 1707 I :I19c Kid, see Kidd. Kidd, Kid. Benj.min, capt. orders to Earl of Bellomont to send Kidd home for trial & Governor of Conn. directed to put effects of pirates in Dellomont's hands, Nov. 169 I 84ab ;;illi:m, capt. & pirate, orders for his arrest by Lord justices, 1698 I 74 liimberly, Eleazor, sec'y II:65 (A) I: 66ab,83b,SO,llgd, 126g,127,11: 60,95,98, IO6b Thomas (A) clerk loer house I:143,II:124 King, Peter, lord chief-justice, opinion on appel of :{. I .against Conn. 1720 II llCch King George's war, see Fr___ench & Indian wars. King Philip' s ",ar. Letter from Commissioners of the United Colonies to Earl of Sunderland,sec'y of state,replying to King's letter inquiring about dis[osal of Hope & Narragansett country. Explanation that ount Hope is in Ne Plymouth & Narragansett country is included in Conn.charter. Cro;n not a desirable inhabitant 'here he has been allowed land. i,..iemoranda of payment for cattle for soldiers & motion of John Eliot for printing Indian Bible, Aug .25, 1679 I:15 i{eferred to in defense against .I.appeal on boundary II l17b "c King ;illiam's war, see Fr___ench & Indian wars. -91-

11:18

l:lgb Lamoine, Capt. French privateer Law, Jonathan, appointed to represent the colony in court of Great Britain, 0ct.1728 II:140 corn.on correspondence with England I:162a (A) ...... I 160c defense of charter I:143 dep-gov, corn.on defense of colony in matter of intestate lay: II:137 La;s, statutes &c. Transmission to England. Letter from Board of trade to Conn.cknowledg- ing receipt of letter from Col.'.Jinthrop with copy of laws which he says are being, revised. lequest for revision as soon as made,properly attested, Apr.24,1699 I:80 {eport of Assembly corn.appointed to consider letters from Board of trade & from Van Dam recontmending that the Governor send the las to the Board explaining it was understood Gov.Saltonstall had already done so. Also recommending that a corn.go over the laws & revise thou. That :,,It.Van Dam be informed a copy will be sent him as soon as it can be obtained :ith the last 'lay sess.acts bound in & that he shall also send them. to the Board of trade. That the Governor assure the Board no manufacture has been encouraged here by a premium. Corn.appointed on revision, Oct. 1731 I 148ab Letter from Board of trade to Conn.desiring complete collection of the laws of the colony, ,ay 21,1740 I:155 }[eport of corn.recommending that a printed book of the statutes to date be prepared & sent Board of trade with an explanatory letter from the Governor, Nov. 27,1740 I 161 Leachmere, see Lechmere. Lechmere, Leach_met e. Anne Jinthrop, sister of John ;inthrop, appeal by ,;inthrop to England against decision of Conn. courts which allowed Anne 1/3 of the estate of her father. Judgment reversed II:149a Thomas, reference to decision of Privy council on appeal of John Winthrop by hich judgment of Conn.court giving Ann Lechmere 1/3 of the estate was reversed, 1729/30 II:140a suit with John ,,inthrop appealed II:146b appealed by inthrop & decision obtained annulling Conn.act for distribution of intestate estates II:lS6ab Lee, Sir George, member of priby council,1752 I 168a Leer, see Leete. Leete, Leet. "Jillin, gov. I:19g,20,11:7 letter to Charles II expressing gratitude for royal favor & asking a continuation of full privileges of the charter, 0ct.i0,1678 I:12a gov. letter to Charles II similar to doc. 12 but mentions ;Villiam Harris as agent for the colony ho will give information on expense of colony in recent war, 0ct.9,1679 I:16 -92-

Leers, William (A) gov. letter to Commissioners of customs in Lon- don, acknowledging receipt of instructions for collection of customs & stating that collectors have been appointed for the several counties & r.Randolph received with such attention as was possible, Jan.24,1680/l I:24 gov. letter to Corn.of trade & foreign plantations concerning Conn.'s claim to Narragan- sett, July 15,1680 I:22 Legge, George, see Dartmouth, George Legge, Ist baron. William, "illiam Legge, 2d. lord. Leinster, see Schonburg & Leinster. Letherid, Capt. vessel with English mail bound for Boston from London, 1720 II I18i, l16b Leveson, John, see Gower, John Leveson, lord Gower. Lewis, Edmond, corn.on defense of colony in matter of intestate law II 129 " (A) corn.on defense of colony in matter of intestate law II 132 Lexington, Robert Sutton, 2d. lord (A) member of Board of trade, 1700,1702 I 87,97 Ligonier, John, member of privy council,1752 I:188a Lindsay, Robert Bertie, 4th earl of, lord great chamberlain & member of privy council,l?03/4,1?0? I 104a, Liveen, Liven, Living. Alice, New London,widow of John Liveen 1:91bd John, New London,will contested. John & Nicholas Hallam's appeal referred to Board of trade, Dec.5,1700 I:91 Letter by Gov.Winthrop to Sir Henry Ashurst asking care of business concerning Mr.Liveen's will. Believes the like fraudulent & icked endeavors to make it void have not been practised in this age, Nov.19,1701 II:69 Liven, see Liveen. Living, Lloyd, Philemon (A) member of privy council,1881 I:28 Locke, John (A) member of Board of trade,1898/7,1897-1700 I 57c, 61c, 64c, 66,87 Lonsdale, John Loather, Ist viscount (A) lord justice of England, 1699 I 82a Lo,r,d, !.r. refusal,tOoo, order suit against {r.Harwood II:18 Richard, 2ientee for Corm.charter,1661 II 3b Lords justices, see Gr___eat Britain. Lords justices. Lovelace, John, 4th lord, arrival in N.Y. & letters from England delivered Conn. 1708/9 II IOTa 4th lord, commissioned gov. of N.Y. & recommended by Ashurst as an honest lord,1708 II:104a 4th lord, gov. of N.Y. Conn.glad he is so highly recommended by Sir Henry Ashurst,1708/9 II:106a Loather, John, see Lonsdale, John Lowther, Ist viscount. Lumley, Richard, see Scarbrough, Richard Lumley, Ist earl of. Lynde, Benjamin, proprietor of Narragansett country,petition for settlement of jurisdiction, 169 1:46 Samuel (A) corn.on correspondence with England I:165c

Manchester, Charles ontague, 4th earl of, British sec'y of state ...... II:76a Montague, 4th earl of (A) British sec'y of state,letter to Corm.asking for accounts of the colony as it lies within his province, Apt 18,1702 ...... I 98 -93- anchester, Charles ontaue, 4th earl of (A) member of privy council, 1701/2 I Edward .ontaue, 2d. earl of, appealed to by Conn.for aid in gettin charter, 1881 II 3a Mansell, Thomas, comptroller & member of privy council, 1707 I I19c Manufactures. Corn.appointed by Conn.Assembly to draw up instructions for colonial agent & an answer to Board of trade on proper encouragement for producing naval stores & for manufactures not prejudicial to trade of Great Britain, 0ct.1734 I:lSlab anufactures, see also Census; Iron industry. Haritime law, see Adm___iralt-----y; Cust--s duties; Naval officers; Privatee--& pirates; Shi___p--ing; Sur__veyor- generals of customs. harlborough, John Churchill, ist duke of, Corm.advised to address him on his victory in war with French, Aug. 25,1708 II: 104ac Churchill, ist duke of (A) lord justice of En- land, 1698,1699 I 73a, 82a Churchill, Ist duke of, member of privy counc i I, 1 ?03/4 I iO4a Churchill, Ist duke of, victory celebrated by public thanksgiving, 1708 I llga Marsh, John (A) oom.on colonial agent II:143 }/artln, Samuel, money in hands of colonial agent, 1888 II: 18 ary (A) queen of Great Britain, address to Conn.in reply to petition for explanation of the powers of Gov.Fletcher of N.Y. Latter to have command of 120 men the quota from Conn. for defense against French but not to further encroach on government of Corm.whose privileges are hereby confirmed, June 21,1894. Received June 27,1695 I:45 queen of Great Britain, death referred to, 1695 II:58b instructions to Winthrop to petition their majesties,169 II: Great Britain,praised by Increase Mather,1690 I1:28c " reent during absence of ;:illiam in Ireland, 1890 II:24 Aaryland. Quota to be furnished for defense of N.Y. frontlet,1898/? I 5?a Mason, Capt. uardian of oheans,absen% from colony when Gov. Winthrop asked for formal complalnt to be made to the Assembly. Cause with Hallam of all the trouble made the government,1704 I1:83b Lieut. letter for him to be drawn up by the Sec'y in name of the Governor, 1880 I Mr. uardian of ohegans,directed by Gov.Ddley to inform Gov.;Vinthrop that he would use party of iohe@an Indians in the war II i03c John, grant of land in New England 1:38b guardian of Mohegan Indians,appeal to England, 1740 I 153a 3anuel, guardian of ohegan Indians,appeal to England,1740 o I i 53a 'paentee for Conn. charter 1661 II :3b Stephen, bills of exchan6e payable to him,l?O3/4-11:80,82a payment to Ashurst for Corm II:86c assachusetts. Quota to be furnished for defense of N.Y.frontier,1898/7-1:57a -94-

asachusetts. con. Letter from William III stating a squadron of ships with land forces is bein sent under Col. John Gibson vith orde's to recover Newfoundland. }.ass.is directed to render aid to the expedition both with men & provisions, ar.18,1698/7 I:5S Winthrop's letter to Conn.glvin account of designs against the proprietary overnments,Carolln,Penn., Jersey,R.I. & Conn. Randolph impled acts of trade were not obeyed & matter has been pu% to the at%orney-eneral whether kin may not appoint attorney-enerals & courts of admiralty in the colony. Also attempts made to have command of militia lodged in hands of eneral for common defense. Also an attemp% made to unite Conn.with ass. He has defended their rights & is ready to return with next ship, Feb.8,16%/7 II:83 :[assachusett s. Boundary. Address from Conn.to James II Kivin reasons why Conn. should remain a distinct colony & not be annexed to either Mass.or N.Y. nor Conn. river made dlvidin line between them II I0 Conn.letter to Winthrop referrln to difficulties on boundary lines & sending account of case with ass.& case of Rye & Bedford, Jan. IS, 16S/7 II:82 Saltonstall's note to Ashurst trnsmittin draft of Woodward's survey with notes & act of Mass.empowerin Mr.Taylor %o find Woodward' s line upon which he olned Conn.comissioners, ar. 16,1708/S II:105 Corm.letter to Ashurst expressin pleasure that enemies have ceased heir groundless complaints. Present concern is [ass. boundary which they cannot settle mithout sn appel. Papers are bein sent. ill pay proper respect to Lord Lovelace & Ashurst's bills will be honored. Money scarce on account of the wKr, O00 the cost of sendin& relef to Hampshire county the summer past. Data added on population & ministers, Jan.Z8,1708/% II 106 Saltonstall's letter to .%shurst reportin8 receipt of letters & same delivered the Council. Sendln papers for ass.boundary question, letters o Board of trade & to Com- missioners of customs, Feb.21,1708/S II:107 h{assachusetts. Relations to Conn. see Du_._dley, Joseph, 8or. of }ass. rela%ions to Conn. [aster of the rolls, see Trevor, Sir John. II:18 }ather, Mr. Increase, colonial agent for Mass.& reported as ready to further interests of Corm.with those of the Bay. Very active in efforts,1890 II:22,2a,24 colonial aent,letter from Conn.expressin@ thanks for services in ettin@ petition to the Kin & askir him to continue carin for colony's interest & obtain written confirmation of charter. '/r.Porter has been directed to pay Aather the amount due for obtaining legal opinion on charter. Explains why Porter was employed rather than Ashurst. -95-

Alleged slights were unintentional & 1,ather, Porter & 'Jhiting are asked to continue efforts. Any attempts of Gov.Sloughter to annex Corm.to N.Y. are to be frustrated. ill advance i00, July 9,1691 II:30 Mather, Increase, colonial agent, letter to Conn.blaming colony for not actin on his advice to place affairs in hands of Sir Henry Ashurst,for unkindness to ,$illiam Vhiting never requiting him for his efforts,for selection of }r.For- ter as agent,an inferior officer in customs house,for unkindness to writer in not thank- ing him for former service. Writer attempted to get aid in presentin Conn.petit ion to the Kin but could find no one. He finally left it with Zr.Vernon, sec'y to Lord Shrev,s bury. The opinion of three prominent lavyers is that charter holds good & Conn.';ould be very unwise not to act under it. Legal opinion in writing, Aug.1690 11:28 colonial agent,instructions for payment to him to refund amount spent in Conn.interests, 1691 II 81 promise to look after Corm.interests with those of ass. 1690 II:28,27a services appreciated by Corm ll:29ab Samuel (A) address to George I, 1714 l:IS3b com..on defense of colony in matter of intestate law II:129 (A) corn.on defense of colony in matter of intestate law II 132 atthews, Capt. obstructed by aj.Sellick at Stamford in his effort to secure deserters II:lOlc averick, Ring's commissioner on q.l.line, I84 II: llTg :123a Meadows, Philip, member of board of trade,169?,1698/9-I:65,?Sb (A) 1697- I 713 I 57c, 61c, 84c, 66,70, 71b, 72b, 77,79,80b, 87,89, 94,97, I00, i01, llOb, llgb, 120c, 121c, 122,125, lgb, iI, 152 Mediterranean passes. Jeremiah Dummer's letter to Gov.Saltonstall reporting he applied for passes & there was some delay on account of none being provided for Conn. However the Secretary would get some nev ones made out, Mar 20 ,1717/8 ll:lOSbc Methuen, Paul (A) British sec'y of state, letter announcing his appointment as secretary of the southern department, Jan.24,1716/7 I:157 Middleton, Charles, 2d. earl of (A) member of privy council, 1684/ 5 I 33a Miles, Capt. bearer of English letters,1704 II:82a ilitla. Letter from John Allyn to Capt.Faifax of his ajesty's frigate in Boston harbor,asking him to deliver an address to the King & to keep the matter secret from Sir illam Phips, Nov.28,1692 I:39b,II:33 Address from Corm.to illiam III referrln to military stores sent to Boston & lieutenancy of Sir illiam Phips over Conn.& askln that Corm.may continue to govern itself under the charter. Great distance from Boston & N.Y. given as reason for rer.ainir separate, Oct.13,1692 1:40 Conn.letter to Earl of Nottingham. reporting on agreement to furnish quota to N.Y.for Albany. Addresses for confirmation of charter have not been answered & Fitz-John Winthrop is commissioned to act as agent in the matter, Oct .4,16c3 I:42,II:37 ilitia. (con.) Conn.letter to JmT.es Porter asking to have petition presented to the crown praying command of militia may remain with Conn.governor as provided in charter & not be given Sir illiam Phipps, Nov.25,1692 II:32 Instructions for Capt.illiam ^hiting to carry petition to the Kin to Boston & secure services of Capt. Fairfax for its delivery. If latter is un- willing to act,a copy of petition is to be mailed to James Porter, Nov.25,1692 II:34 Corm.letter to Sir illiam Phips askin for aid for Fitz-John Winthrop in his agency to England. As he is to petition for confirmation of charter & continued control of militia by Corm.government a recognition of Conn.aid to hass.particularly at Deerfield would be acceptable. Details of men furnished, Oct.4,1893 II:$8 Instructions to Fitz-John inthrop to petition for confirmation of charter & control of militia. Ad- vised to make oral address showing militia includes all males from 18 to 60 & control by a governor of another colony would control almost the whole male population & create great confusion. Loyalty to cro'n unquestioned as shown by use of militia at Albany. Militia needed for defense of towns up the river from Indian attacks & for sea- coast defense, Sept.l,18$3 II:SS Commission to ','inthrop to petition for confirmation of charter & control of militia, Sept.2,189 II:40 Case of Corm.in relation to claims of Benjamin Fletcher,gov.of N.Y.who has attempted to exercise complete control over the militia of Conn. Argument based in power granted by charter to the governor of Conn. Laws of England do not allow the king to draw out all the militia from a county. Case prepared by Winthrop for Lords of trade,1893/4 II:48 inthrop's letter regretting failure of former letters to reach Conn. King confirmed opinion of attorney-cneral before going to Flanders,that ordinary power over militia is given colony but in time of war King may constitute a commander-in-chief of forces. Fletcher's commission will be explained as limited to quota, July 16,1694 II:49 %inthrop's report that he has received royal letter limiting Fletcher's power to quota in time of war. Considers charter fully confirmed by their ,ajesties. Conn.ln favor at court. He is unable to return at present but expects to sail in the sprin, Au&.2,16S4 II:50 Corm.letter expressing satisfaction with work done by "Winthrop. Claim of Lord Arran to Narragansett was heard by Gov.Cranston in 1683. Report of issue is being sent. Statement of support iven N.Y.& Deerfield. Asks for arms & ammunition from England. Col.Fletcher has asked for 120 men for arrison & required Conn.to support them. Request for ruling on whether he has power to call for this when other colonies are not sendin as much,or when no invasion is threatened. Agent to be selected to carry on correspondence after Winthrop's departure, Oct .28,18S5 II:55 Militia. (con. ';inthrop's letter acknowledging receipt of letter & provision made for funds. Surprised at Col. Fletcher's demand for militia for garrison & will apply for hearing on the matter, Feb. S, 1695/8 If: 87 ;inthrop's letter explaining he is unable to sail yet on account of sickness. Placed the matter of Col. Fletcher's demand before the King & same was referred to Lords of trade ,-May 25,188-II:58 Winthrop's letter reporting improved health & intention to take up matter of Col.Fletcher's demand with the Council. Sees no reason why Corm.should not refuse to comply. Encloses act of parliament requiring governors to be approved by his Majesty & will inquire how far it concerns Conn. Sorry for loss of money by Mr. Eldridg, July 5,1698 II:5 Conn. letter to Winthrop reporting Col.Fletcher's continued demands & small appreciation of aid rendered. Effort to use speech of Indians to put Conn. in bad repute. Colony has spent for neighboring colonies 7759/14/9 of which over 5000 was for Albany. Death of Col. John Allyn. Bills of exchange sent, Nov.12,1898 II:60 Conn. letter on receipt of several of ;;inthrops. Complaint that Col.Fletcher is constantly callln on Conn. at every flying report of Indians & Mass.has also called on them but neither is satisfied ith aid sent. ould llke specific directions as to their duty. Also need arms & ammunition sent if possible. Regret last money fell in French hands,also letters miscarried, Oct. 1698 I I 61 Winthrop's letter giving account of designs against the proprietary gov@rents, Carolina, Penn., Jerseys, R.I. & Conn. Randolph implied that acts of trade were not obeyed & matter has been put to the attorney-general whether the king may not appoint attorney-generals & courts of admiralty in the colony. Also attem.pts made to have command of militia lodged in hands of a general for common defense. Also an attempt made to unite Conn.with Mass. He has defended their rights & is ready to return with next ship, Feb.8,1898/? II:83 Ashurst's letter reporting delivery of address to the King. A certain person the cause of their being troubled with Hallam's appeal. Council has ordered appeals in all cases from the plantations without exception. Writer claims he used extraordinary diligence in defending the colony. As to Liveen will if Winthrop can show widow allowed it to be good for many years,it will be safe. Advises Hallam's agent to be present when affidavits are made. CoI.D. has commission over all the militia but not to call Corm.when it is needed for home defense. Believes none of the colonies has agent of his figure. Wants a yearly allowance, Mar.25,1702/3 II 70 -98-

}ilitia. (con.) Ashurst's letter adding to his last account that Hallam shows his spite in efforts against the charter & Saltonstall. Opinion of best council that Conn.has right to control her militia & she could require other colonies to pay for men when calling them out. Question of defending charter & trade coming up in the winter, Sept. 9, I?04 II:86 iilitia, see also Census. iller, Jeremiah (A) corn.on correspondence with England I:165c Millington, H. (A) commissioner of customs,1680 I:21c '[inor, Lieut. letter for him to be drawn up by the Secretary in the name of the Governor,1680 1:20 Mix, Stephen, Wethersfield minister, 1708/9 II: 106b E[ohean Indians. Memorial of Nicholas Hallam in behalf of Owaneco,ohegan sachem, complalnin that Conn.has taken from the Indians land reserved for them,referred to Sir Henry Ashurst. Latter' s representation that colony has not been notified & he is unable to answer. He asks that no action be taken until they hear from Corm.especially as Hallam has recently caused to Governor & colony much trouble by appealin from a will of 14 years standin & final judgment went against him: Jan.170S/4 I 105-107 Report of Board of trade to Privy council on case of :,ohegan Indians appealed by John & Samuel ason as guardians. After hearin counsel on both sides they find a coaission of review, formed from 2 N.Y.men & 7 R.I.men,heard case at Norwich May 1738. Both the Indians present & Mr.Mason were refused a hearing & N.Y.men withdrew. Those from R.I.proceeded & declared Ben Uncas sachem of the tribe & after viewing 2 deeds by which he quit- claimed to Corm.government all right to the land in question & all other rights accrueing to them from the judEment of Gov.Dudley & others in July 1704,said commissioners reversed judgment respecting the lands. Board recommends & new commission of review, Har.8, I740 I:153 Draft of letter from Winthrop in Gurdon Saltonstall's writinE stating effort to have Assembly appropriate I00 a year for Ashurst's agency & 30 for a deputy. Expense of the war heavy. Details of men being furnished for :ass.defense. I00 a year for Ashurst the best they can do. If expense of defending Hallm's appeal was separated from work for colony the Asseubly would be easier to rant his salary. Hallam's charge that Winthrop refused to defray charges of re-examlnation is false. Wants costs allowed as he has been to great trouble & has received only a small amount of Liveen estate. As to the {oheEans Winthrop sent for 0waneco to give account of his wrongs but he refused to come & }ason was one to Boston. Expects to send report later which will clear the goverent. Thirty of 0waneco's men in colony's pay & as cheerful as ever. The 68 are paid, June 5,1704 II:8 -99-

},[ohegan Indians. (con.) Ashurst's letter expressin surprise at getting no instructions. Claims success of defeating Hsllsm's appeal is due to his efforts. Wants particular statement of complaint concernin militia for defense of charge that colony has taken away the land from 5[ohegan Indian & caused their hostility, July 2,1704 11:84 Saltonstall's letter to Ashurst with news of Winthrop's death e election of' writer as governor. As to ',{oheans they have been well treated & are content except when stirred up by persons who try to get away their land. Government is bound to see that they have enough land to live on & to redress wrongs. Gov.Dudley shows his duplicity in complaining to Eng- land that he gets no help from Corm.st the same time he writes his thanks to Conn.for offering aid. His using Mohegans for her Majesty' s service without notifyin Winthrop was an effront which his explanation does not satisfy. Intention was to make them disrespectful to Conn.& as to sRving them from starvation he gave them only wages hich they have always received when in service. Dudley has tacitly acknowledged error by now writing to Saltonstall asking for a detachment of Indians. Conn.will do her duty for the service. Other points of Ashurst's letters taken up, Jan. 5,1707/8 II 10S lolesworth, John (A) member of Board of trade,l?l? I:13gb Monck, Christopher, see Albemarle, Christopher onck, 2d. duke of. Monckton, Robert (A) member of board of trade,1710-IZ I: 129b,131, i hloney, see Bills of credit; Coins. Monmouth, Jame--s Scott, duke o, failure of rebellion in Scotland, 1885 I 4b duke of, rebellion in Scotland, 1680 1:25,26 Monson, John, ist lord, member of Board of trade,1740 I:15b (A) 1740 I 154b, 155, IS8 lontagu, see Iontague. Montague, Montagu. Cha. (A) lord justice of England ,1899 I:82a Charles, see also Manchester, Charles Montaue, 4th earl of. Edward, see Manchester, Edward !,,ontaue, 2d. earl of. Ralph, duke of (A) member of privy councii,1695/6,1696 I 50b, 51,54a }oore, Arthur (A)member of Board of trade, 1713 I:ltl Mordaunt, Henry, see Peterborow, Henry tordaunt, 2d. earl of. }orice, Sir William, British sec'y of state I:56b William (A) sec'y of state for Great Britain, 1666 1:5 orning Star (pirate ship). Deposition showing Thomas Burley, jr. mate & John Williams,carpenter,were taken from the Orange & made prisoners on the pirate ship ;ornin Star. Before July 15,1700 I 88b-e }ount Hope. Question of disposal of the land taken from King Philip I ld, 1tab }ulford, r. bearer of English letters II 85a, 86a, 88a /urray, James, see Athol, James Murray, 2d. duke of. Musgrave, Christopher, clerk of the privy council,1708 l:llgd I00-

Narragansett country, see Ham____i!ton c!airn; R.I. Boundary. Nash, John, ass't I:20 Naturalization. Letter from Board of trade to Conn.enc!osing copy of act .for encouragement of producing indigo in British plantations & asking for half yef!y accounts of its production,exportation or importation. Also act extending provisions of naturalization law to protestants who scruple at taking an oath, June 8,1748 I 16Sbcd Letter from Thomas Hill, sec'y of Board of tL-ade transmitting copies of act for encouraging people known as United Brethren to settle in American colonies & an act for enlargement of whale fishery & for naturalization of foreign propestants who shall serve for the time mentioned therein on whale ships, Au. 28,1745 I 187 Naval officers. Instructions from Lords justices to Conn.requirin that naval officers give security for discharge of office to such person as shall be appointed by coNmissioners of the customs & no certificate signed by naval officer for clearing of ships shall be valid without concurrence of the collector appointed by commissioners of cust..oms, Nov. iO, 1698 I 73 Letter from Conn.to comissioners of customs referring to arrival of Col.Heathcot as surveyor-general of customs & receipt of letter criticizing the colony's naval office:'s. Defense lies in fact that i,r.Birchfield never opened his commission in the colony & the naval officers would gladly have given security to person appointed by England had he shown his authority. Bonds will be given Col.Heathcot as directed. As to returning list of ships trading in the plantations,Conn.oCflcers understood this act to refer to ships laden with the conuodities specified in the act & tobacco is the only article mentioned produced in the colony , this is not exported. If the act refers to coasting vessels & those going to the iest Indies they will be glad of further direction. The law empowering naval officers to enter & clear vessels was made to supply ports at which no other customs officers were appointed & was supposed to be a check on illegal trading. They have instructed Jeremiah Dummer,colonial agent,to put the matter before the co.mis sioners of customs as to whether it is not better to have naval officers at these ports than to rely on only one or two in the colony. .r.Shaccnaple,collector at New Lon- don, shall have due assistance, June 25,171 1:134 Naval officers, see also Custos duties; Por____ts of entr,; Sur____veyor- general----s of customs. Naval stores. Instructions from George II to Conn.to assist surveyor-general of woods & his deputies in preventing destruction oi: woods & preserving same for royal navy, June 18,1728 I:144 -I01-

Naval stores. (con.) Corn.appointed by Conn..ssembly %o dra' up instructions for colonial agent & an answer to Board of trade on proper encouragement for producing naval stores & for manufactures not prejudicial to trade of Great Britain, 0ct.1734 I:ltlab Navigation acts, see _Sh_ipping. Negroes, see Slaver,/. Netherlands. States general. Letter from Charles II to l,[ass.& other N.E. colonies showing affronts & indignities done hiT. by the btates general of the United Provinces & informing of state of war with the Dutch. Colonies asked to protect trade with ;est Indies & observe orders of Duke of York as admiral, Apr.S,1672 1:7 Letter from British secretary of state to Conn.eu- closin5 copy of treaty between Great Britain & State general of United Provinces, Sept. 13,1675 I 9 Copy of letter from Earl of Nottingham to Corm.informing that the Queen & the States general approve of continuing trade ith the Spanish possessions in America,in all con.odities except arms & ammunition. Privateers of the Dutch are instructed not to molest this trade & any sent out from Corm.are to observe same directions. Letter of Charles Hedges,sec'y of state,enclosing the above & also the additional instructions to privateers given under the Queen's hand, :..ay 25,1704 I:I08,109 Neutrality. Letter by Sir Leoline JerS:ins,sec'y of state, to Conn. sending copy of King's proclamation forbidding his subjects to enter the service of foreign princes, Iar.25,1684 I:32 King ;iilliam's proclamation forbiddin6 subjects to ente service of any foreign prince or state. Letter from Board of trade sending same, 1697/8 I:69,70 New Hmpshire. Letter from Charles II to Conn.announcin appointment of Edward Cranfield as governor of N.H. & requiring that aid be given him in case of any insurrection or rebellion, June 5,1682 I:27 Petition by ,;iiliam Dyer to the King suggestin that the crown purchase the rights of Gorges &Hason in N.H. & Maine & so obtain immediate dominion of all N.E. About 1685 I:35b New Haven colony. Letter from Corm.protesting against marking of trees on this side of Pilgrim's Harbor & thus encroaching on Conn. Asks for record of any grant from Conn.to iew Haven & if none is found,for proper recognition of Conn.'s right If:4 New York. Boundary. Letter by Charles II to Conn.recommending co,missioners sent to decide boundary lines of the colonies & to insure rights of the natives who are peaceable, Apr.23,1664 I:3 Letter from Charles II to Conn.directing the colony to cooperate in war against France with Sir Thomas 'emple,gov. of Nova Scotia & to take measures for reducing islands & plantations belonging to the Dutch, Feb.22,1665/6 I:-I -i02-

New York. Boundary. (con.) Letter from Board of trade to Secretary of southern plantations referrin to the dispute betveen N.Y.& Conn.on jurisdiction of Rye & Bedford & asking him to inquire into respective rights of the colonies so that matter may be laid before his ajesty, Sept .21,1897 1:88 Letter by William Ill to Conn.expressin royal approval of areement made between the commissioners of N.Y.& Conn.in 1683 by which Rye & Bedford lie within province of N.Y. Mar .29,1700 I: 88a Address from Corm.to Jmes II givin reasons why Conn. should remain a distinct colony & not be annexed to either Mass.or N.Y. nor Corm.river made dividing llne between them II:lO Conn.letter to Winthrop referring to difficulties on boundary lines & sendin account of case with Mass.& case of Rye & Bedford, Jan. 19,1698/7 II:62 Ne York. Claims on Connecticut militia. Address from William IIl to Conn.governor requiring him to aid the governor of N.Y.in defense against French & Indians especially in maintaining fort at Albany. Also requirinE him to arrange with governors of N.E.,Va.,Md.,& Penn.for a quota of men to be furnished for defense of N.Y.as occasion may require, Mar.3,1892/3 I:41 Corm. letter to Earl of Nottingham reporting on areement to furnish quota to N.Y.for Albany. Addresses for his confirmation of charter have not been answered & Fitz-John Winthrop is commissioned to act as agent in the matter, Oct.4,183 I:42,II:37 Address from Corm.to William Ill expressin thanks for limiting commission of Benjamin Fletcher & confirming charter rights. Also asking for arms & ammunition, 0ct.28,1896 1:48 Letter from Board of trade to Conn. stating the quota to be furnished by each colony to N.Y.for common defense & directing that care be taken to fulfil the order. Precautions to be taken for preventing desertions from one colony to another & against harborin pirates, Feb.S, 186/? I:67 Letter by William III to Corm.requiring a contribution of 4O sterlin for maintenance of forts on N.Y.frontier & directing that a specified quota of militia be furnished in case the frontier be invaded by an enemy. Cron appropriated 2600 for the forts, Jan. 19, I?OO/I I:92 Letter from Board of trade to Corm.requiring the colony to prepare for defense aainst the enemy particularly against any invasion of N.Y. S apt. 1 , 1702 I iO0 Address from Corm.to the Queen asking relief from the 4O which Lord Cornbury,gov. of N.Y. has asked for from Conn. for building fort at Albany. William llI assigned that amount to Conn. for her share but the colony has been at reat expense in defendin her own frontiers & has assisted Hampshire county in Mass. & Albany aainst invasions of the -103-

enemy & wishes exemption from further assessment at this time, May 1703 1:102 New York. Claims on Corm.militia. (con.) Case of Conn.in relation to claims of Benjamin Fletcher,gov.of N.Y.who has attempted to exercise complete control over the militia of Conn. Argument based on power granted by charter to the governor of Corm.Laws of Eng- land do not allow king to draw out all the militia from a county. Case prepared by Winthrop for Lords of trade,1893/4 11:46 Winthrop's lettor regrettin@ failure of former letters to reach Conn. King confirmed opinion of attorney-general before going to Flanders that ordinary power over militia is given colony but in time of war King may constitute a commander-in-chief of forces. Fletcher's commission will be explained as limited to quota, July 16,1694 11:49 Winthrop's report that he has received royal letter limitin6 Fletcher's power to quota in time of war. Considers charter fully confirmed by their Majesties. Conn.in favor at court. He is unable to return at present but expects to sail in the sprin@, Aug.2,18%4 11:50 Conn.letter on receipt of favorable report from Winthrop. As to N.Y.aid has been furnished by Conn.amounting to 1050 in a year & colony is still ready to do her share in defense of Albany. Supply of arms & ammunition from England would be acceptable. Duke of Hamil- ton's claim later that Earl of Warwick patent which Conn. secured the right of, Oct. 19,1894 11:51 Conn.letter expressin satisfaction with work done by Ninthrop. Claim of Lord Arran to Narragan- sett was heard by Gov.Cranston in 1683. Report of issue is being sent. Statement of support given N.Y.& Deerfield. Asks for arms & ammunition from England. Col.Fletcher has asked for 120 men for garrison & required Corm.to support them. Request for rulin on whether he has the power to call for this when other colonies are not sending as much or when no invasion is threatened. Agent to be selected to carry on correspondence after Winthrop's departure, 0ct.28,1695 II:55 Winthrop's letter acknowledging receipt of letter & provision made for funds. Surprised at Col. Fletcher's demand for militia for garrison & will apply for hearing on the matter, Feb. 5,165/8 II 57 Winthrop's letter explaining he is unable to sail yet on account of sickness. Placed matter of Col. Fletcher's demand before the King & same was referred to Lords of trade, }.ay 23,186 II:58 Winthrop's letter reporting improved health & intention to take up matter of Col.Fletcber's demand with the Council. Sees no reason why Conn. should not refuse to comply. Encloses act of parliament requiring governors to be approved by his Aajesty & will inquire how far it concerns Conn. Sorry for loss of money by Mr.Eldridg, July 5,1898 II:59 New York. Claims on Conn.militia. (con.) Conn.letter to inthrcp reportin Col.Fletcher's continued demands & small appreciation of aid rendered. Effort to use speech of Indians to put Corm.in bad repute. Colony has spent for neighborin@ colonies L775S/14/9 of which over 8000 was for Albany. Death of Col. John Allyn. Bills of exchange sent, Nov.12,1696 II 80 Corm. letter on receipt of several of inthrops. Com- plaint that Col.Fletcher is constantly calling on Corm.at every flying report of Indians & Mass. has also called on them but neither is satisfied with aid sent. 'ould like specific directions as to their duty. Also need arms & ammunition sent if possible. Regret last money fell in French hands,also letters miscarried, 0ct.1696 II 61 Newcastle, Thomas Pelham Holies, 4th duke of, British sec'y of state, 1718/7,1740 I IS5,158 Pelham Holles, 4th duke of (A) British sec'y of state,letter to Conn.directir the colony to 8ire assistance to the commissioners appointed to distribute the moiety of the prizes taken from the Spaniards between July i0,1789 & the follewimg Oct.lSth, Apr.26,1744 I:182bc Pelham Hellas, 4th duke of, member of privy council, 1782 I:188a Newcomb, Thomas, London printer, succeeded by Charles Bill, 1897/8,1708 I Newport, Francis, see Bradford, Francis Newport, let earl of. Newton, Mr. master worker of the mint,table of rates at which forei@n coins ought to pass in the plantations, 1704 I iii Roger (A) corn.on correspondence with England I: 161 (A) defense of colony in matter of intestate law ...... II Niccols, see Nichols. Nicholas, John (A) member of privy counciI,1679,1684/ l:14a,5a Nichols, Niccols, Nicolls. Capt. reeting from Fitz-John Winthrop II :42,54b Cyprian, instructions from Conn.to proceed to Boston & obtain b11 of exchange for enclosn@ with letters to James Porter,colonial aent, Jan. , 1885 II 20 Richard, Kin' s commissioner on R.I .boundary, 1884 I S, 15b, II llSch, II 7vxg "j "k ", llSa, lZ8acf Nicolls, see Nichols. Nonotano, sachem of Narragansett country II llTu Francis, see Guilford, Francis North, Ist baron. North, council, Northampton, George Compton, 4th earl of, member of privy 1703/4 ...... I 104a II:48b,JBa Nottingham, Daniel Finch, 2d. earl of " British sec'y of state I 109a, II 78a (A) British sec'y of state, 18S2/ ...... :41b 2d. earl of, British sec'y of state, Finch, to letter from Corm.reportlng on areement furnish quota to N.Y.for Albany. Addresses for confirmation of charter have not been answered & Fitz-John inthrop is commissioned to act as aent in the matter, Oct.4,1895 ...... 1:42,11:Z7 -105-

Nottingham, Daniel Finch, 2d. earl of (A) British sec'y of state, letter to Conn.statin his appointment by the Queen & asking for reports from the, colony. War declared by England against France & Spain,also by the States General & Emperor, ay 7,1702 I 99 Finch, 2d. earl of, British sec'y of state, letter to Conn.informin that the Queen & the States General approve of continuinE trade in all commodities except arms & ammunition with the Spanish possessions in America. Privateers of the Dutch are instructed not to molest in this trade & any sent out from Conn.to observe same directions, ay 25,1704 1:108 Finch, 2d. earl of, member of privy council, 1703/4 I 104a Nonce, see Noyes. Noyes, Royce, Noyse. /r II 104b James, bills of exchange payable to him If: 106a Stonington minister, 1708/9 II 106b title to farm in Narragansett section contested & case referred to Sir Henry Ashurst ll:l17q Noyes, Moses, Lyme minister, 1708/9 II 106b Noyse, see Noyes%:oo Nubery, Benjamin, paentee for Conn.charter,1661

Opie, Richard, mayor of Plymouth,England,certlficate of the deposition of Thomas Burley,commander of several merchant ships stating latter has received word that his son,Thomas, jr. & John ;''illlams, carpenter,were forcibly made prisoner by a pirate ship,the Morning Star,from the ship Orange, Sept. 6,1700 I:88 Orange (ship). Deposition showlnE Thomas Burley, it.mate & John Williv.s,carpenter,were taken from the Orange & made prisoners on the pirate ship }orning Star. Before July 15,1700 I 88b-e Orford, Edward Russell, ist earl of (A) lord justice of England, 1698 I 73a Osborne, see Carmarthen Thomas Osborne, ist marquis. Owaneco, Mohegan sachem, memorial to Board of trade presented by Nicholas Hallam,complaining that land reserved for the Indians has been taken by the colony, Jan. 1703/4 I 105-107 summoned to make complaint to Assembly but refused to attend. Would have accepted money offered for claim at Colchester but Mason prevented him, June 1704 II 83b

Pagett, illiam, 6th lord, brother-in-law of Ashurst & ambassador to Vienn II 88b Paige, John, witness to Plymouth England paper,l?O0 I:88d Paine, see Payne. Palmes, Edward, New London,commissioner on Narragansett claims, 1683 I 29a New London, defendant against Nicholas Hallam, 1 ?02/3 II ?ib, 76b New London, interest in Liveen estate II:83b Palmes, Edward, New London, litigation over Liveen estate. On his appeal with John & Nicholas Hallam,order in council that no obstruction of course of justice be practised. Right of appeal is an inherent right of British subjects,1898/9 I 78, 79 Protest by Conn.against charge that justice was obstructed in his case, Oct.1699 1:88 Summoned by Assembly to present charge of injustice done him at New London county court & his refusal. Reported to England, 17OO-1:90 Petition of John [4 Nicholas Hallam concerning appeal which they claim was denied them by Fitz-John Tinthrop. Palmes named as defendant with inthrop. Referred to Board of trade, Dec. 5, i?00 I 91 Petition to the Queen showing he with John Hal- lain brought action against John Winthrop, & others for taking the ship Liveen,part of Liveen estateto the damage of plaintiffs of 28OO. New London county court & court of assistants gave judgment against plaintiffs & the court refused an appeal to England in spite of the order in council of .ar.,1698 affirming right of appeal to all English subjects. Also Court of assistants refused petitioner the right to appeal from a sentence by which he was refused administration on estate of his ife Lucy,daughter of John Winthrop. As Nicholas Hallam was allowed hearin on his similar complaint,he asks to have appeals admitted. Order in council directing the governor & magistrates to send in-#tiring the reasons for refusing the appeals & copy of the proceedings in both cases. Also requiring presence of parties concerned either by attorney or by themselves on first council day of next Oct. Jan. 7,170/ I i0, 104 Agreement by William Vharten,attorney,with Sir Henry Ashurst,attorney for Fitz-John Winthrop,to postpone hearing of appeal until the first council day in Oct.next, Sept. 14,170& I:II Order in council ranting him administration on estates of his wife Lucy & directing civil officers of the colonies in which the property lay to take notice of the order, Apr.29, I?07 I:llgcd Winthorp's belief that it will not be heard as security is insufficient, !?08 II Ashurst's letter stating 2 appeals will be heard in about a fortnight & Palmes is to be a witness in Mohegan Indian case,1705/6 I I lOOa Complaint that he as refused letters of administration answered by statemont that he --ss assured same would be granted by proper court but he insisted that Governor & Council should grant it,i?07/8 II:lOScd Lucy, administration of estate granted her husband Edward Palmes, 1707 I llgcd administration of estate refused her husband,Edward Palmes & matter appealed to England,l?03/4 I lOeb, lOb -107-

Parliament, see Great Britain. Parliament. Partridge, [{icha-, N.I.aent,appeal to Enland,1720/l I 141,142, II 113a, 115"o, 116b, llTpy, 125,127j Passes, see.Leiterranean passes. Paulett, Pawlett. Pawlett, Paulett, Powlett. Charles, see Bolton, Charles Pawlett, Ist duke of. 2d. John, 4th lord, member of privy council, 1703/4,1705,1707 I 104a, ll%c,II %Oa Pawtuxet, R.I. Letter by Charles II to Corm.showing case of 'illiam Harris vs John Harrud appealed to the crown & decided in favor of Harris. Governors of the colonies bordering .l.are directed to appoint persons to hear differences & to appoint a jury from the respective colonies to quiet petitioner in possession of Pawtuxet, Aug.4,1875 1:8 Payne, Paine. John. invoice of tobacco shipped from Virginia,16%8/7 I:76u Samuel, con,uander of ship Greyhound ll:81a,82a Peace. Letter to Conn.from Board of trade transmitting proclamation for publishing peace with France, ay 8,1713 I:131 Letter from Board of trade to Conn.sending copies of treaties of peace & commerce with France, July 15,171 I 132 Winthrop' s letter referrin to peace with French, Dec.16%7 11:64 Peck, Samuel, appealed to by Conn.for aid in getting charter,1881 II Pelham, Henry, chancellor of the exchequer & member of privy council, 1752 I 188a Pembroke, Thomas Herbert, 8th earl of (A) lord justice of England, 18%8,18S9 1:73a, 82a 8th earl of, lord president of the privy council, 1708/4,1705,1707 I iO4a, 119c, II 90a Penn, William, British government purchasing his government ,1703 II:78 Pennsylvania. Quota to be furnished for defense of N.Y.frontier,1696/7-I:57a Penrice, Sir Henry, judge of the admiralty ll:108b Peterborow, Henry ordaunt, 2d.earl of (A) member of privy council, 1684/5 l:33a w & Phelps, William, 'patentee for Corm.charter, 1881 II 3b Philip, King, recognition of English authority l:lSa Phipps, see Phips. Phips, Phipps. Sir 'illiam I1:43b commission for command of joint forces of N.E. was not extended to command of all Conn. militia I1:48 commission over Conn.militia not complied with II protested aainst, 18%2 1:40, II:2 ii ov. of ass. letter from Conn.asking aid for Fitz-John Winthrop in his aency to England. As he is to petition for confirmation of charter & continued control of militia by Conn.overnment,a recognition of Conn.aid to -108-

ass.particularly at Deerfield would be acceptable. Details of men furnished, Oct .4,1693 II Phips, Sir illim, kno'lede of Conn.'s address to the kin to be kept from him, Nov.25,1692 1:39b,II:33 Pierpont, James, Ne Haven minister, 1708/9 II Pincrton, Capt. bearer of letter,1895 II:53a Pincheon, John, jr. commissioner on Narra.ansett claims,1683-1:29a Pirates, see Pr___ivateers & pirates. Pitkin, Joseph, corn.on correspondence with England I:152b (A) William (A) address to George 1,1714 corn.on correspondence with England I: 152b A I: 148a, " (A) " defense of colony in matter of intestate law II 139 corn.on revision of laws I 148b Pitt, John (A) member of Board of trade, 1748 I:163d Platt, Joseph (A) corn.on correspondence with England I:165c Plumer, Richard, member of Board of trade, 1740 I 15b (A) 1740-44 I: 154b, 185,162f Pollexfen, John, member of Board of trade,169?,16S8/9 I 65, 78b (A) 1696/7-1706 Z 5c, 61C, 64c, 66,70,71b, 72b ,77,79,80b, 87,89,94,97, I00, I01, ll0b, ll&b Popple Alured, sec'y of Board of trade,1780 II:l.50a,l7a letter referred to I 148ac, 149a 'illiam, sec'y of Board of trade,1704/ l:106a (A) /-oo I 58,62,63,67,88a (A) " letter to Sir Henry Ashurst, Jan.4,1703/4 I i05 William, jr. clerk of Board of trade,1705 ll:89b,90a (A) clerk & sec'y of Board of trade,170S-ll I 117,121c, 130 Population, see Census. Porter, James, ---olonial aent ll:28a,43b colonial aent,correspondence with Conn. Instructions to present petition to his Majesty; to obtain confirmation of charter privileges; to et opinion of judges on validity of charter,neither condemned nor surrendered;to report result promptly; to take action for defense if there is anythin in court aainst the colony, Jan.3,1689 II:19 Conn.instructlons to Cyprian Nichols to obtain bill of exchange in Boston for sendln with letters to Porter, Jan.3,1689 11:20 Instructions asking him to act as aent in presentin petition to William III for confirmation of charter which was resumed on the late revolution. Enclosir instructions, petition & bill of exchane hlch cost 50. Desire him to keep copy of charter for use in defense. If he cannot act Nath.Whitfield is desired for attorney, Jan.3,188S-- 11:21 (A) Letter statin he is unable to act as aent recommendin Sir Henry Ashurst & Zr2ather. Maj.Thompson & }r.ather will use their when occasion offers,May 2,1690 interest ll:Z2 -109-

Porter, James, colonial agent,correspondence with Conn. (con.) (A) Letter reporting receipt of letter &c & advisin that affairs be given to Sir Henry Ashurst who represents the N.E.colonies. r. Idather is very active for the Bay & will present petition for Conn. No charters in Eng- land restored as yet. Will report as soon as action is taken, May 8,1890 II:28 (A) Letter reporting hr.Mather has left petition with sec'y of state to have it read to his Majesty before he goes to Ireland. Queen to be regent during his absence, June II:24 (A) Letter reporting r.Mather says his Hajesty has promised they shall have their charter again & it is some help to the Bay that Conn. charter is so firm. Cost to Conn.much less than to Mass. 0ct.0,1890 II:28 (A) Letter sendin another copy of opinion of lawyers that Corm.charter is good & they need not trouble. The Bay spending a large amount to oppose those who wish a governor placed over the colony. King still in Ire- land, Sept.2, i90 11:27 Corm.letter on receipt of his letters & expressing satisfaction with his work. Asks him to pay r.Eather the amount he has spent for Conn. July ,ISSl II: Conn.letter asking to have petition presented to the crown praying command of militia may remain with Conn.governor as provided in charter & not be given Sir "William Phipps, Nov. 28, I6S2 II Conn. letter asking for report on delivery of petition to the King & use made of the 8 sent him. Also for help to Fitz-John 'inthrop in his address to the King, 0ct.2,19S II: 85 colonial agent,desired to continue work with Aather & Whiting,1891 II:0 colonial agent,petition to be sent him if services of Capt.Fairfax cannot be secured, I8S2 11:84 colonial aent,unfitness for the work on account of position in customs house,1890 II :28a colonial agent,work satisfactory to Conn. I1:2%ab London,England, custody of duplicate charter, 1888 II 12b Ports of entry. Jeremiah Dummer's letter reporting receipt of letters from Saltonstall & that he has made use of them as directed. Commissioners of customs pretty well satisfied with letter. As to naval ports he presented memorial for allowing entries & clearances of naval offices to be good where there is no officer of the customs or else appoint sub-collectors. Jriter suggested another solution if these are not acceptable. Nothin can be done till surveyor reports on the matter. His exorbitant fees were condemned & an orde is to be sent collector not to demand more than law warrants, 5ar. 20,1717/8 11:109 -ii0-

Povey, John, clerk of corn.of trade & plantations I:56a privy council l:88a,ll:71b,76c (A) I 78a, c6, i03, I04c (A) letter sending duplicates of letters from Prij council, Apr.2C,I696 I:53 (A) clerk of privy council,letter to Conn.governor informing of recent plot to assassinate the king & arrest.of conspirators, Mar.1695/6 I:49 Powel, John, Boston merchant,brother-in-law o Jeremiah Dunmter, colonial agent II 127i Powlett, see Pawlett. President, Lord, see Granville, John Carteret, earl of. Pembroke, Thomas Herbert, 8th earl of. Somerset, Charles Seymour, 8th duke of. Printing. Examples. Proclamation of William III, forbidding enlistment of subjects in service of any foreign prince or state, Jan. 28,1697/8 I:69 Act for ascertaining the rates of foreign coins in her Majesties plantations in America, London, 1708 I 123 Prior, :atthew (A) member of Board of trade,1700-06 I 89, 94,97, I00, i01, ll0b, llgo Privateers & pirates. Letter from Charles II to Conn. directing that a law for straining privateers & pirates be passed similar to one passed for Jamaica, ar. 8,1683/4 I 31 Letter from Board of trade to Conn. stating the quota to be furnished by each colony to N.Y. for common defense. Precautions to be taken for preventing desertions from one colony to another & against harboring pirates, Feb.1696/7 I: 57 Letter Crom Board of trade to Conn. stating the Duchess of Hamilton has renewed her claim to Narragan- sett country & it has also been impossible to settle the dispute with R.I. as no agent has been present from that colony. Board recommends that the 2 colonies come to an agreement & recommend aid from Earl of Bellomont,now commissioned governor of Mass., N.Y. & N.H. with powers as capt-eneral of militia of Conn.& R.I. in time of war. He is also required to obtain security from Conn. for enforcing acts of trade & preventing harboring of pirates, Aug.26,1697 1:61,64 Conn. letter to Board of trade protesting that reports of harboring pirates are false,1697/8 1:68bc letter from Board of trade to Conn. sending copy of act passed in Island of Jamaica for restraining & punishing privateers & pirates & directing that governors of the colonies do all in their power to have similar acts passed & observed in their respective governments, ar .21,1697/8 ...... I 71 of Letter from Board of trade to Conn.acknowleding receipt copy of law on privateers & pirates but again asking copy of all colony laws. Greater vigilance urged in prosecuting & preventing illicit trade. Instance pirates of of seizure of East India goods in houses sister at Stamford quoted aj.Sellick & his I:? to show need of care, 0ct.5,1698 -Iii-

Privateers & pirates. (con.) Orders from Lords justices for arrest of Capt.Kidd & his accom- plices & seizure of ship Adventure if they are found ,vithin jurisdiction of Conn. Nov.23,1898 I:74 Letter from James Vernon, sec'y of state,to Corm.Governor ap- provin of diligence in securing effects of some pirates & directin that same be put in hands of Earl of Bellomont :ho has been ordered to send Kidd & other pirates home for trial & to consign their effects to the Lords of the treasury, Nov.30,1699 1:84 Letter from -;{illim III to Conn.ordering that pirates which may be taken in Conn.shall be sent to Eng" land together with any evidences likely to be of use in their conviction, Feb. I0,1699/1700 I 85 Certificate by Richard Opie, mayor of Plymouth,England, of the deposition of Thomas Burley,commander of several merchant ships,stating latter has received word that his son,Thomas,jr. & John Williams, carpenter,were forcibly taken from the ship Orange & ..ade prisoner on pirate ship.the .[ornin Star, Sept.6,1700 I:88 Letter from James Vernon, sec 'y of state to Conn.enclosing deposition concerning Thomas Burley, jr. & John ',rilliams being seized by pirates & directing that they be returned to England & not treated as pirates if they be brought into Conn. Oct. IS, 1700 I:88e Letter from Board of trade to Corm.enclosing petition relatin to 5 seamen taken by a pirate out of the John Galley & forcibly detained. If any arrive in Conn.consideration is to be given to this testimony of their innocence, Nov. 4,1701 I 4 Petition to Board of trade by Benjamin Way,London merchant, ship John Gally as surprised by the ship John,one Juett a Frencunan,commander & plundered of cargo,detained 4 days & five of his seamen were forcibly kept on board the pirate. He asks that notice be given the Eng- lish plantations so these men may not be treated as criminals, Oct.2,1?01 I: 95 Copy of letter frun Earl of Nottingham to Conn. informing that the Queen & the States general approve of continuing trade "ith the Spanish possessions in America in all commodities except arms & ammunition. Privateers of the Dutch are instructed not to molest this trade & anv sent out from Conn.are to observe same directions. Letter of Charles Hedges,sec'y of state,enclosin the above & also additional instructions to privateers given under the Queen's hand, May 25,1704 I:I08,109 Letter to Conn. from Anne, queen of Great Britain, on information that irregularities exist in disposition of prizes brought in by privateers & charin. the colony overent to be zealous in assisting officers appointed to receive royal dues & those of the High Admiral, July 6,1704 I:I12 Privateers & pirates, see also Census. Privy council, see Great Britin.-rivy council -112-

Privy seal, Lord, see Buckingham & Normanby, John Sheffield, let duke of. see Gower, John Leveson, lord Gower. Prizes. Letter from Commissioners for distribution of prizes,to Conn. askin for accounts from agents for prizes taken from the Spaniards so that distribution may be made to persons who suffered from their depredations, i,.ay 18,1744-I 162de Prizes, see also Privateers & pirates. Pr oc lmat ions. Jilliam III, forbidding enlistment of subjects in service of any foreign prince or state, Jan.28,1897/8

Pulteney, Daniel (A) member of Board of trade,171 I:140b John (A) 1707,1710 I: 120c, 121c, 122,128,129b

Quaker s. Ashurst's letter referrin to former papers sent & now enclosing Quakers petition with copy of Corm.act against heretics. Also copy of writer' s answer. He was at considerable trouble to make defense but will not ask for more pay than the 200 already spoken for. Advises utmost care & revision of certain laws, Apt. 0, 1705 II 91 Ashurst's letter asking for authentic evidence of scandalous story of Hallam's about the Indians. It was an effort to make colony weary of charter government. Wants full & well attested answers to charges. Quakers make so much protest it may be necessary to repeal act against them, Au.5,1708 II:94 Ashurst's letter referrin to Quaker petition & enclosin his reply. He believes Corm.was justified in passing act against them. Expects great deal of service for the colony durin the winter & wants full information. ade copies of the Governor's letter to Council of trade (?) & send copies to Lord Treasurer & Sec'y Harley. If Conn.charter is once taken, farewell to all, July 7,1708 II:6 Ashurst's letter showing how much is needed to defend Conn. Palmes & Dudley makin4 strong efforts atainst them. onders colony did not send one person fully furnished with evidences when all was at stake. An important paper missin from box rezeived. Expects hearing in a months time. Quakers have obtained order for repeal of Conn.act, Feb.2,1705/8 II I00 Ashurst's memorial to Board of trade in answer to Quaker's petition. He states Conn.act was made $2 yrs. previous & is obsolete. Proof can be iven that uakers live peaceably in the colony. The established religion of Corm.is same in doctrine as the church of England. Continual complaints brought by Dudley none of which have been proved & this act was printed in Boston by his direction with intention to stir up Quakers in London in eneral opposition to Conn ...... II:102 Saltonstall's letter to Ashurst with news of ,inthrop's death & election of writer to be governor. Answers -113-

to the several points of Ashurst's questions & as to Quakers the matter is settled but writer knows of none of the persuasion in the colony a matter was intended for a wider reach, Jan. 5,1707/8 II iO3d Quary, Robert (A) surveyor-general of customs,letter of indorse- ment from Customs commissioners, Feb. 14,1705/8 I 118 Queen Anne's war, see Fr__ench & Indian wars. Queries of Board of trade, see Census.

Radnor, Charles Bodvile Roberts, 2d. earl of, member of privy council, I?0S/4, I?05 I 104a,I1:90a Randolph, Edward, agent to present claims of Duke of Hamilton to Narragansett country at meeting of King's commissioners, 1683 I SO appointed to collect customs in N.E. & Conn. directed to assist him, 1679 I:l?, commissioner on Narragansett claims,168S I:29a " delivery of quo warrantos to Conn 11:8,9 insinuations that Conn.did not observe acts of trade & navigation & king should appoint officers in the charter governments, 1696 II 63ab queries for his report on N.E. for Lords of trade, 1676 I:IO quo warranto served on Conn. 1686 1:38 Ratan, Island of. Letter to Conn.transmittlng copy of order in council for pub- lishlng encouragements offered settlers on island of Ratan, Aug.28,1?44 I:162f Rawson, Edward, sec'y of Mass 1:25 (A) letter to Gov. John Winthrop transmitting letter from Charles II, June 1,1672 l:6a Rhode sland. Quota to be furnished for defense of N.Y.frontier,1696/7-1:57a Rhode Island. Boundary. Letter by Charles II to N.E. colonies recommending proprietors of Atherton purchase in Narragan- sett country & directing that they be assisted in improving their plantation, June 21,1663 I: 2 Letter from Gov.Leete to the King expressing gratitude for royal favor & asking a continuation of full privileges of the charter, Oct. iO, 1678 I Statement by Gov. Josiah "inslow of New Plymouth that their patent bounds the colony on west by Narragansett river & in settlement with Roger Williams & Randall Holden,Patuckett river between Rehoboth & Providence was claimed by them to be the Narragansett river, Aug. 167% I 12b Letter from Charles II to Corm.showing investigation of claims to Narragansett country & directing Conn.not to interfere in the government of the Narragansett & Nihantic countries. On claim of John Crown for compensation for loss sustained by surrender of Nova Scotla,the King wishes information on land of Mounthope & disposal of land taken from the Indians in late war, Feb. 12,1678/9 I:13 114-

Rhode Island. Boundary. (con.) Letter from Commissioners of the United Colonies to Earl of underland, sec'y of state,replying to Kin,s letter on disposal of Mount Hope & Narrasansett country. Explanation that Mount Hope is within limits of New Plymouth & Narragansett country is included in Corm,charter. William Crown not a desirable inhabitant where he has been allowed land. Memoranda of payment for cattle for soldiers & motion of John Eliot on printing Indian Bible, 1679 1:1.5 Letter from Gov.Leete to the King similar to doc. 12a but mentionin billiam Harris as agent for the colony who will give information on expense of the colony in recent war, Oct.9,1879 Vote of Governor & Council that protest be sent against R.I.encroachment on charter limits & warrant issued against Job Babcock & his aiders #ho seized Stephen Richardson, July 15,1880 I 20 Gov.Leete's letter to Corn.of trade & forei@n plantations presentin Conn's claim to the Narra- gansett country. Charter dated a year before that of R.I.,bounds on east were already stated in patent of 1631 which right bought by Conn. Pawcatuck river lies 8 miles within Pequot country which Corm.conquered. A@ency of John {inthrop expired with fulfil- ment of his mission to obtain the charter & further agreement of his was not obligatory on colony; Corm.has had possession of the land for a lon time & should not be molest- ed. R.I.gave no assistance in war with natives but required heavy pay for such soldiers as were wounded & carried into their colony, July 1.5,1680 1:22 Letter by John Allyn to William Blathwayt,clerk of corn.of trade & foreign plantations thank- ing him for assurance that the disappointment in regard to Mr.Harris' a@ency should not prejudice Conn.'s claim to the Narragan- sett country. Also sendin copies of laws & answers to queries, Sept.21,1880 Commission from Charles II to Edward Cranfield & others to inquire into claims to Narragan- sett country,Apr. 7,1888 1:29 Attested copy of addition made to report of King's commissioners on claims to Narragan- sett country,recordin hearin on claims of Duke of Hamilton as presented by Edward Randolph, Nov.lg, 168 I:0 Petition to the king by Wait Winghrop & other proprietors of Narragansett comntry showing difficulties occasioned by conflictin claims of R.l. & Conn. & asking for some action to settle dispute. Referred to corn.of trade & plantations, May 2,1695 1:46,47 Opinion of Thomas Trevor,sollcitor-eneral of land,that Conn.clalm to Narragansett country holds good as antedatln8 that of R.I. Oct.Z8,1696 ...... I:56a Incorporation of R.I. ranted by Charles II July 166 ...... I 58b -115-

Rhode Island. Boundary. (con.) Letter from Board of trade to Conn. stating the Duchess of Hamilton has renewed her claim to Narragansett country & it has also been i.. possible to settle the dispute ith R.I. as no agent has been present to represent that colony. Board of trade recommends that the colonies come to an agreement & recommend aid from Earl of Bellomont,now commissioned governor of ass.,N.Y. & N.H. with powers as capt-general of militia of Conn.& R.I. in time of war. He is also required to obtain security from Corm.for enforcing acts of trade & preventin harborin of pirates, Au. 28,1697 I:81,64 Conn.letter to Board of trade stating commissioners have been appointed to treat with q.I. & if a settlement of boundary is obtained a copy will be sent to England speedily, Jan.27,1697/8 I:68a Petition to the King by Joseph Jenks & Richard Partridge,agents for R.I. showing claim to land as far as Pawcatuck river & encroachments of Conn.partlcularly in granting town of Killingly & in arrest of R.I.sheriff. They ask for confirmation of their rights. Order in council that Mr.Dummer, Conn.agent, return in writing his answer to the petition & that the whole matter be heard after midsummer, Feb. 20,1720/1 I 141,142 Letter from Corm.to William Harris referring to his capture & efforts for release. Enclosing commission & instructions for presenting conn.'s claim to Narragansett, 0ct.2,1680 II:? Commission to Sir Henry Ashurst to defend Conn. against R.I. in Narragansett claim,Oct. 15,1899 II:85 emorial of Sir Henry Ashurst,colonlal agent for Corm.to Narragansett. Before 1703 II Ashurst's letter to Conn.advislng that Narragan- sett claim be dropped, ar.25,1703/4 II:?6a Saltonstall's letter to Dummer stating he has delayed writing until plan of colony called for by Board of trade should be made. Ex- pects to send it within a fortnight. Also a full statement of rights on R.I.boundary will be sent for defense in case R.I.appeals, July 14,1720 II 112 Saltonstall's letter to Dummer regretting delay in getting evidence on R.I.boundary. New summons from R.I. Corm.answer they are well pleased with charter bounds; if Kin should determine the line there is no surety would like it any better than what crown has already done. Not content with having Pawca- tuck river stated as bounds but want to come I0 miles west of head of that river, Aug. 23,1720 II: llS Dummer's letter reporting R.I.has complalned of encroachments of Conn.& Mass. Case postponed on expectation of Conn.papers by next ships, Oct. 1,1720 I I 114 -116-

Rhode Island. Boundary. (con.) Dumer's letter on receipt of map & papers for R.I.controversy. He had attended Privy council to answer petition of Jenks & Part- ridge,agents for R.I. Some debate on merit of case & hearing appointed after mid-summer. He finds four different settlements of the line & outlines R.I.case in hopes of answer from Saltonstall before the hearing. Mr.Hol- Its has not yet finished his gifts to Harvard but will probably do something for Yale later. */r.Yale has sent i00 in goods for the college & promised more, Feb. 25,1720/1 II i15 Dummer's letter enclosing copy of his answer to R.I. petition. "Writer has had 2 meetings with Col. Jenks but a misunderstanding occurred about comparin maps of the colonies, !ar. 7,1720/i II:ll6 8altonstall' s letter on R.I.question showin6 Narragansett river was the one at Providence known as Pawtuck or "fall". Referred to in Plymouth charter & in grants of towns of Kingstown & East Greenwich. Atherton & proprietors were allowed choice between the 2 governments & declared for Conn. Wait ';inthrop testified that his father's agency expired with the granting og the charter & the asreement he signed was an expression of private opinion that if proprietors chose R.I. the Pawcatuck should be the boundary. As to commissioners' agreement at Stonington it can be shown R.I.men lacked power & they allowed the article which seemed designed to secure titles to be broken as seen in the case of James Noyes' farm. Argument to show if Pawcatuck river is accepted the line runs to the head therof or the pond claimed by Corm.as its head. Opinion of commissioners in 1683 & of Sir Thomas Trevor in I9 that Narragansett belonged to Conn. The tract in question was conquered from the Indians & R.l.took no part in this fight. Conn.granted land here to the soldiers as far as the pond hlch is the head of the river. These volunteers think it very hard to have title questioned. Acts of commissioners who undertook to set up ne' province cabled Kin's province were never ratified & have no force in defining west bounds of R.I. Trouble comes from certain men who have had farms granted them by R.I.west of pond at head of the stream. Corm.never denied any rights of purchase from the Indians. Weakness in R.I. argument of purchase shown in their own letter to Charles II in 187 where they refer to the lands as unpurchased. As for defending the lands they admit no share in King Philip's war. As to Killinly,Conn.was willing to allow right of soil by purchase to Gov.Cranston & others which they allowed lay in Conn. jurisdiction. Notes on some added papers. This claim to a line due north from a point in Pawcatuck river where it -117-

turns east is recent as seen in R.l.papers, June 20,1721 II:i17 Rhode Island. Boundary. (con.) Saltonstall's list of papers in box for defense against R.I. June 1721 II:ll8 Dmmer to Saltonstall reporting R.l.appeal has been partly heard & is referred to Board of trade, Jan. 29, I721/2 II:llc Dummer's objections to report of commissioners for plantations. Land in controversy between R.I. & Conn.was first granted to Conn. Ad- mitting agrenent between agents & afterwards between commissioners of the 2 governments to be authentic,yet tho provinces had no power to transfer jurisdiction. Conn.As- sembly referred to agreement of agents but did not ratify it. R.I.commissioners of 1703 were not empowered to conclude dispute. Cran- field & other commissioners appointed by the King in 1683 decided land belonged to Conn. Sir Thomas Trevor gave opinion for Conn. in 1696 II:120 Dummer's letter to Saltonstall showing weakness of argument that agreement between Clark & 'v1nthrop was conditional on approval of Narragansett proprietors, Sept .24,1722 II:122 Saltonstall's letter explainin delay was for purpose of watching R.l.efforts to secure witnesses against Conn. Thinks they have given up attempt to extend colony to llne of King's provlnce. There would have been no dispute at this time if R.I.had been content to leave Pawcatuck river for the division line for Conn.had left the Narragansett country under R.I.goverment so long she had no intention of disputing it & never made grants east of head of the river. Answer to objection that expression "inhabitants about Mr.Smith's house" was used instead of "proprietors of Narragansett country" also to objection that whole agreement between agents in 1863 is destroyed by condition allowing choice of these proprietors to determine west bounds of R.I. }sir.Clarke got only one article of the agreement put in their charter. As for other colonial affairs the question of ass.charter may endanger that of Conn.& Dummer is desired to defend it in all cases, Feb.14,1722/3 11:123 Dummer's answer to petition of Joseph Jenks & Richard Partridge,agents for R.l.,denying that Narragansett & Pawcatuck rivers are identical & that Conn.has disturbed any in the quiet possession of their lands but have merely asserted the colony's rights, 1723 11:128 Dummer's letter reporting that Board of trade found Conn.charter gave her Narragansett country but subsequent transactions seem to have acknowledged R.l.'s right & Board advises matter be referred to the Crown & colonies be united to New Hampshire. Council has referred report back to Board to explain proposed union. As to Mr.Yale's will, -118-

writer is still in the commons about it, July 22,1723 II: 128 Rhode Island. Boundary. (con.) D.mer's letter ivin points of his defense at hearing of R.l.appeal by Board of trade. A witness from R.l.to show R.l.exercised overnment in the disputed tract which was ans-ered by showing both colonies had at times collected taxes there & appointed officers. [r.Yale's will still in suit. Has not received account of lr.Burnet' s demand for militia. Enclosing samples of coins being made for N.E. Left to Assembly whether they will be put in circulation. Hopes in remitting his salary notice will be taken of the great depreciation of N.E. bills, Mar. 8,1722/ 11:127 Richards, */aj II :4Sa James (A) assistant I: 12b (A) commissioner of United Colonies,167-- I:15c death, 1880 I I 7 Thomas, Hartford,hearin to be granted by Assembly,1704 II:98b Richardson, Amos, Narragansett proprietor I purchase of land at Fairfield from Indians I: 14a Stephen, arrest by Job Babcock of esterly,R.l. before 1880 I Richmond, Duke of, grant of land in N.E 1:85b Roberts, Charles Bodvile, see Radnor, Charles Bodvile Robert, 2d. earl of. Rochester, Laurence Hyde, ist earl of, member of privy council, 1701 I Hyde, ist earl of (A) member of privy council, 1884/5 Rogers, John, allowed divorce by Conn II 7c, 74c Romanock, Indian sachem,claim to land at Fairfield I:14a Romney, Henry Sydney. Ist earl of (A) lord justice of England, 18S8 I ist earl of, member of privy council, 1703/4 1:104a Rooke, Sir George member of privy council,1708 II:O Roy-- Robert, patentee for Corm.charter, 1881 II Royal African company, see Sl___avery. Royal hospital at Greenwich. Instruction from George II to Conn.for collecting 8d per month from seamen for support of Royal hospital at Greenwich, Feb.2,1729/30 1:147 Rupert, Hartford ship taken by Rupert & Fernes, before 1881-11:8c Rushout, Sir John, member of privy council,1752 Russell, Edward, see Orford, Edward Russell, ist earl of. John (A) clerk lower house l:148ab,152ab, II 12-131,133-139,140a, 143,144 (A) corn.on correspondence with England I:185c see Bedford, John Russell, 4th duke of. Wriothesley, see Bedford, :riothesley Russell, d. duke of. Rye, N.Y. see N.Y. Boundary.

Saffin, John, proprietor of Narra@ansett country,petitlon for settlement of jurisdiction,1898 1:48,7 St .Andrews archbishop of, murder described,1880/l 1:2,28,28a -119-

St .Thomas. Letter from James Vernon, sec 'y of state, to Conn. informing of several ships fitted out in Scotland which have arrived at St.Thomas. Conn. inhabitants are forbidden to have any correspondence with them or to help with provisions, Jan. 2,1698/9 I Saltonstall, Gurdon, desired to accompany Fitz-John inthrop to Erland, 1653 I1:43a,44b draft of reply to Sir Henry Ashurst in his writing, 1702/3,1704 I1:72,83 greetings from Sir Henry Ashurst, 1704 II:85b,88a gov. I 130 (A) address to George I, 1714--- I:133b correspondence with Jeremiah Dummer, 1717/8-1723- II:i08-IIi,i14-i16,119,122,126 (A) gov. correspondence with Jeremiah Dumer, 1720-23 II 112,113,117,123 (For details see Dummer, Jeremiah, colonial agent,correspondence with Conn. gov. correspondence with Sir Henry Ashur st, 1708 II 104 (A) gov. correspondence with Sir Henry Ashurst, i?08-0.c II 103,105, i07 (For details see Ashurst, Sir Henry, colonial agent,correspondence with Conn.) gov. intention to send laws of Conn.to England I 148ac reflections on hi in Dudley's complaint, 1705/6 II lOOb Nath. brother of Gurdon Saltonstall & steward to Mrs. Howland,mother-in-law of Duke of Bedford, 1708 II 104a " commissioner on Narragansett claims, 1683-1: 29a " Nathaniel (A) letter to Gov.Winthrop with copy of one sent from Sir Henry Ashurst by ship Grey- hound. Saltonstall represented the colony at Hallam trial on account of Sir Henry's sickness, Feb. 24, 1703/4 11:81 Saltpeter, see Ce__nsus. Sancroft, William, see Canterbury, William Sancroft, archbishop of. Sandford, Mr. matter before Commissioners of United Colonies referred to later date, 1679 I: 15c Sanonquiersoe, sachem of Monhaques, speech as quoted by Col. Fletcher, 1696 II 60 Saville, George, see Halifax, George Saville, viscount. Say & Seale, see Saye & Sele. Saye & Sole, Say & Seale, Sea. illiam Fiennis, viscount, appealed to by Conn.for aid in getting charter,1881 II: Fiennis, viscount, grant from Earl of ick, 1831 II ll?zh" Savel, see Sewall. Scarborough, Scarbrough. Richard Lumley, Ist earl of, member of privy council, i?0/4 I:104a " Lumley, Ist earl of (A)member of privy council, 1898,1701/2 I 54a, Scarbrough, see Scarborough. Schonburg & Leinster M einhard, duke of Leinster & 3d.duke of Schomburg (A) member of privy council,1895/8 I 50b -120-

Scotch plantation. Letter from James Vernon, sec'y of state,to Conn.informing of several ships fitted out in Scotland which have arrived at St.Thomas. Conn. inhabitants are forbidden to have any correspondence with them or to help with provisions, Jan.2,16S8/9 I:75 Letter from James Vernon, sec'y of state,to Conn.stating the Scots reported as landing at St.Thomas have taken possession of Bay of Cairat,near Bay of Darien between Cartagena & Porto Bello. As this is considered a breach of the treaty existing with Spain,English subjects are ordered to have no correspondence with them, June 18,1699 I 81 Scot land. Copy of act of union sent Conn.by Board of trade, May 7,1707 I 120c Scott, James, see Monmouth, James Scott, duke of. John, master of the Katherine of Virinia, 16c8/7 1:78u Narragansett proprietor I 2 Sea, see Saye & Sole. Seals. Great Britain (printed) 1697,1708--i 1:69,123 Lord justices, 1698-99 I 73a, 82c Privy council, 1684-1720/1 1:3Sb, 51b, 78a, 104&, 142 Sovereign, 1665/6-17Z2- I:4c,8d,27c,28b,34c,41b, 4 5d, 60b, 76a, 86b, 92b, 109b, 13,124a, 128,144, 147,150 Jenkins, Sir Leoline, British sec'y of state,1884 I:32b Porter, James, colonial agent, 1690 I1:23c Saltonstall, Nathaniel, 1703/4 ll:81b Vernon, James, British sec'y of state,1699 I:81,84b ;Vhiting, William, colonial agent in England,1687 II 14b, 15b, 17b Winthrop, Fitz-John, 1694 I1:44c,49d, 50d, 57c, 58c, 59d Seamore, see Seymour. Seldin, Joseph, fine to be remitted,1704 II 98b Selick, see Sellick. Sellick, Selick. Maj. Stamford,alleged obstruction to Capt.Matthews in securing deserters from N.Y II:lOlc East India goods seized at his house & that of his sister,1698 (?) I:72b Sergeant, Peter, agent to receive money for Sir Henry Ashurst, 1702/3 II: 70b, 71b, 75a, 76c, 78,86c Sewal, see Sewall. Sewall, Saywel, Sewal, Sewell, Seyl. Capt. sent from Boston to assist in treaty with Five nations, 1894 II 88b Samuel, Boston,Mass. agent to negotiate bills of exchange II 82a, 86d, 88c, 93a-96a, lOOb, 108a proprietor of Narragansett country,petition for settlement of jurisdiction, 1695 1:46,47 Sewell, see Sewall. S eyl, Seymour, S eamor e Charles, see Somerset, Charles Seymour, 6th duke of. Thomas, corn.on defense of charter 1:143 Shackmaple, John, collector of customs,appointment referred to, 1716 ...... I 134d collector of customs,not expected to oppose opinion of solicitor-eneral on power of naval officers, 1720 II llld -121-

Shackmaple, John, collector of customs,question of his commission at time sloop was seized at N.Y. He & collectors of N.H. & R.I. at London & intend no good to Conn. 1717/8 II:lO8ab Sharp, .,r. privy council II 150b John, solicitor,account for Conn.1731 II:l.5c see also York, John Sharp, archbishop of. Sheffield, John, see Buckingham & Normanby, John Sheffield, Ist duke of. Sh ippin. Letter from Privy council informing Corm.of act for preventin frauds & regulating abuses in the plantations trade & requiring that it be published & observed, Apr.13,1896 I 51 Instructions from the kink to Conn.relstin to trade & navigation. Ist. List of la's to be observed; 2d.Manner in which naval officers shall give security; Sd.Reistration of ships required to prevent freud & violation of act reguir- ink all shipping to be carried on in English built & owned vessels; 4th.Bond to be given in England by vessel sailing for the plantations that cargo will be delivered at an Eng- lish port & governors of the plantations are required to see that goods are not put on board until the certificate of such bond is shown; 5th.If certificate shown does not satisfy plantation official he shall require bond to be given there for delivery of goods at English port & not discharge the bond until assured from commissioners of customs that certificate was good; Sth.Payment of customs duties does not ive liberty to carry goods to any other than an English port; ?th.List of all ships trading within the colony to be sent commissioners of customs every 3 months; 8th.European goods to be imported into colonies only from an Eng- lish port; Sth.No ship to unload cargo until proper certificate a inventory have been shown officials; IOth.No laws or customs to be allowed hich are repugnant to laws of England; llth.Aid to be given collector & other officers appointed by commissioner of customs; 12th.In actions brought for violation of acts of navigation no one to serve on jury except native of England,Irelnd or the English plantations; 13th.If any person shall transfer title of land in America to anyone except ntive born subject of England, notice shall be given home overnment; 14th.Places of trust in the courts or connected *ith treasury shall be filled by native born English subjects; 15th.Corre- spondence to be kept "*ith commissioners of customs & information given of any neglects of officers; 18th.Forein built ships required to be registered as English owned before Dec.25,1699 & names may not be changed without registering anew; 17th.Infraction of laws may tend to forfeiture of charter. Forms for enhry for list of ships entering & leaving plantation nort & for invoice of cargo, Jan.aS, 1698/9 I :TSa-u Shipping. (con.) Letter to Conn.from Board of trade transmittin instructions for observance of acts of trade & recommending strict care in fulfilling them, Feb. 3,1898/9 I:77 Instructions requirin governors of the plantations to be very observant of former instructions & very careful in carrying out acts of trade & navigation,givin protection to officers of customs & also of the admiralties which have been erected, July 25,1699 1:82 Additional instruction from the ueen to Corm.on suspension of part of act for encouragement of shipping & navigation so that shippin my be carried on in vessels of which the master & half the crew are English instead of in those with 3/4 of cre' Erlish. In force during the war, July 17,1704 1:113 Clause of act passed in 3d. Anne for raisir recruits & for dispensin6 with part of act for encouragement & increase of shipping & navigation durin the present war. Allowin crew of ship to be half foreign I:I14 Letter from Board of trade to Conn.sendin copy of act for ascertainin rates of foreign coins on the plantations & act for encouragement of trade to America May 14,1708 I 122 Additional instruction from Queen Anne on plantation by which rice & molasses are added to list of commodities exported from the plantations which must be sent to English ports & not direct to Europe. Other acts to be enforced on importation of naval stores from the plantations,sections of act of union relating to plantation trade,rates of foreign coins & for encouragement of trade to America, July 3,1708. Enclosed in letter from Board of trade, July 15,1708 1:124,125 Report by Sec'y Eleazar Kimberly to Board of trade stating number of courts & method of procedure & that a copy of the colony laws is beln prepared. No colony press so that manuscripts have been used. Statistics of population & .ilitia,exports,shlpping & trade. Few blacks imported & no traders with Africa. Almost all European goods obtained from tass.& N.Y. & illegal tradin is small, Jan.24,1708/9 1:126 Printed copy of additional instructions to Capt.Graves,commo- dora at Newfoundland & to the commanding officers of a11 his Majesty's ships in America. No date I:140cde Letter from Corm.to Board of trade replyin to inquiry on laws affectln the trade,navigation & manufactures of England. Report a law laying a duty of ld on a ct of merchandise from neighboring governen%s colony makes coarse cloth & coarse llnen,tans leather for shoes,has tailors,smiths,carpenters & similar tradesmen absolutely necessary for the inhabitants, about one half the hats used are made in the colony. Trade with the West Indies in horses & lumber exchared for sugar,rum & molasses but almost none directly with Great Britain, Oct. 1738 ...... -.- I 149 -123-

Shipping. (con. Additional instruction to Conn. from George II forbidding the colony to lay any duty on products or manufacture of Great Britain or to pass any law affecting the trace & navigation of that kingdom, Nay 5,1732 I 150 Shipping, see also Census: Customs duties; Privateers & pirates. Shirley, Robert, se-errers-V-Robert Shirley--V--7th bart. Short, John, invoice of tobacco shipped from Virginia, 1696/7 I:76u Shrewsbury, Charles Talbot, 12th earl of, British sec'y of state, 1690 II 25b,30 Talbot, 12th earl of (A) British sec'y of state, 1697 I:60a Talbot, 12th earl of (A) member of privy council, 1695/6 I:50b Shrimpton, Samuel, commissioner on Narragansett claims, 1883-I: Shuts, Samuel, gov. of ass. opposition in Boston, l?22/3 II:123s Sinclair, Capt. bearer of English letters,1703/4 II:82a Slavery. Letter from Board of trade to Conn.on African slave trade. They ask for statistics before next parliament to show number of negroes imported directly from Africa to Conn.between June 29, 1658 & Dec.25,170?,the rate per head at which sold each year & the figures of the negroes brought by Royal African company to be separate from those of private traders. Also information on conditions previous to 1898,number of ships in the business from Conn. Beginning with Dec.25,1707 half yearly statement on negroes imported & prices received to be transmitted to England, Apr. 15,1708 1:121 Letter by Sec'y Eleazar Kimberly to Board of trade reporting they find no negroes were imported into Conn. between June 24,1698 & Dec.25,1?07,very few negroes in the colony & these came from neighboring colonies except perhaps a half dozen a year from the est Indies. No vessel in the colony employed in the trade, Jan. 28,1708/9 I 127 Slavery, see also Census. Sloper, illiam (A'ember of Board of trade,1760 I:18c Sloughter, Gov. of N.Y. attempts to annex Corm.to be opposed by agents, 1691 II S0 Smart, Richard, account of tobacco consigned to him,166/7 I:76u Smith, Mr. house mentioned in papers on R.I.boundary II 122,123dgim matter before Conumissioners of United Colonies referred to later date,l?9 I:lSc member of privy council, Feb.1708 II: John, member of privy council,1703/4 l:104a (A) 16 96 I .54a speaker of the house,member of privy council,1705, 1707 I i19c, II %Oa capt. sailing from Boston to Ireland & thence to London, 1731 II Richard, Narragansett proprietor 1:2 Somers, Sir John (A) lord justice of England ,1698 I:?3a solicitor-eneral, opinion that Conn.charter is valid, 1690 II:25c (A) solicitor-general, opinion that Conn.charter is valid, Aug.1890 II:28d -124-

Somerset, Charles Seymour, 6th duke of, Conn.advised to write him thanks for kindness, 1708 II:104b Se.mour, 6th duke of, lord president of the privy council, 1701 I:98 Seymour, 6th duke of (A) lord president of privy council, 1701/2 I 98 Seymour, 6th duke of, member of privy council, 1703/4 ,1705,1707 I 104a, I19c, II 90a Henry, see Beaufort, Henry Somerset, ist duke of. Southampton, Thomas Wriothesley, 4th earl of, lord treasurer & founder of Conn.colony II:104a Spain, see Great Britain. War with Spain. Speaker of the House of commons, see Smith, John. Spencer, Charles, see Sunderland, Charles Spencer, 4th earl of. Stamford, Thomas Grey, 2d. earl of (A) member of Board of trade, 1700,1701/2,1710 I:87,94,97,120c,121c,122,12Sb 2d. earl of, member of privy council, 1703/4 I 104a, llgc 2d. earl of (A) member of privy council, 1696,1701/2 I 51,.54a, S6 Stamp act. Letter from British secretary of state to Corm.acknowledging receipt of the iustruments for stamp duties & letter promising a map of the colony, Aug. i0,1788 I 170 Stanhope, Charles, British sec'y of state & later of the treasury, 1716-17 I IS7,138 Philip, see Chesterfield, Philip Stanhope, 2d earl of. Stanly, Capt. sent to Albany to assist in treaty of Five nations, 1894 II 55b Nathaniel, corn.on correspondence with England I: 152a Stanyan, Temple (A) British under sec'y of state, 1720/l I:142 States General, see Netherlands. States General. Statistics, see Censu-. Stebbln, Ed-ard-entee Cor Conn.charter, 1681 II: 3b Steele, Joantee for Corm.charter, 1861 II 3b Stent, Eleazar (A) clerk lower house 1:102,11:98 Stepney, George, member of Board of trade,16S7 I:65 (A) " 1697,1700- I 96,87,89 Steward, Lord, see Devonshire, William Cavendlsh, Ist duke of. St,o, ne, Andrew (A)/member of Board of trade,1760 SamuelV,entee for Cenn.charter, 1881 I169cI 8b Stouhton, ;'illiam, colonial agent for Mass I IZa commissioner on Narragansett clalms,168S 1:29a gov. o ass 1:89 Suffolk Henry Howard, 14th earl of (A) member of Board of trade, 171T I 139b Sunderland, Charles Spencer, 4th earl o (A) British sec'y of state 1708/ 1:128 Spencer, 4th earl of British sec'y of state,prefers not to take charge of affairs of American plantations in Addison's sickness, 1717/8 II 108b Spencer, 4th earl of, Conn.advised to write him concernin efforts of Dudley & Cornbury to destroy charter, 1708 II IOac Spencer, 4th earl of, member of privy council, I?O? I ll%c Robert Spencer, 3d. earl of, British sec'y of state 168, 1687 I 29b, II 13 Spencer, 3d. earl of (A) British sec'y of state 1678/9,1685 l:iSd, S4c -125-

Sunderland, Robert Spencer, 3d. earl of, British sec'y of state, letter from Commissioners of the United Colonies replying to inquiry on disposal of Mount Hope & Narragansett country. Explanation that ount Hope is within New Plymouth & Narragansett with Conn.charter, Aug. 25,1679 I 15 Surveyor-generals of customs. Letter from Charles II to Conn.announcing appointment of Edward Randolph to collect customs levied on goods shipped & not bonded for England,167% I:17 Letter from Customs house to Conn.directing that Robert Quary be given assistance in his position as surveyor-general of customs, Feb. 14,1705/6 1:118 Arrival of Col.Heathcot with commission as surveyor-general of customs & defense of criticism on Conn.made by 'r .Birchfield, 1716 I 134 Surveyor-generals of customs, see also Customs duties; Naval officers. Sutton, Robert, see Lexin@ton, Robert Sutton, 2d. lord. Swanton, Tho. witness to Plymouth,En@land paper,1700 1:88d Sydney, Henry, see Romney, Henry Sydney, Ist earl of.

Talbot, Charles, see Shrewsbury, Charles Talbot, 12th earl of. Talcot, see Talcott. Talcott, Talcot, Tallcott. John, ass 't I 20, II 7 (A) I: 12b,24 patentee for Conn.charter, 1661 II 3b Joseph, gov. I 158 (A) correspondence with Francis Wilks,l?31 11:153,184,156 (For details see ilks, Francis, correspondence with Conn.) II gov. correspondence with Francis Wilks,colonial agent, 1730-81 II: 141,142,148,181,152,188 (A) gov. letter to Board of trade,l?30 I:146 on bills of credit, 1 ?40 I 159d (A) gov. letter to Board of trade transmitting copy of laws, Nov .4,1731 I:148c (Signature placed with doc. 148) (A) gov. message to Assembly on news that order in council has been passed making Corm.law respectin@ intestate estates void. Recom- mends action for preventin4 this if order is not already passed or at least action for quieting of estates already settled, ay 28,1728 II 128 Tallcott, see Talcott. Tankerville, Ford Grey, ist earl, member of Board of trade,1898/% 1:78b Taylor, James, }ass. surveyor, empowered by ass.to find Foodward' s line II I08 John, London,England merchant,bills of exchange on him, 16%6 11:60 Temple, Sir Thomas, gov. of Nova Scotia, instructions for Conn.to act with him in French war,1665/6 l:4a Tennlson, Thomas, see Canterbury, Thomas Tennison, archbishop of. Thanet, Thomas Tufton, earl of, member of privy council,1708 ll:Oa -126-

Thanksgiving. Letter from Board of trade to Conn.enclosin royal proclamation for public thanksgiving in England & directing that a day be appointed in Corm.as soon as may be for celebrating the success of her Majesty's arms, Nov.ll,l?02 I:lOl Letter from Board of trade enclosing Queen's proclamation for public thanksgivin on account of victory, July 28,1705 I i17 Letter from Board of trade to Corm.enclosing proclamation for public thanksgiving on account of success of Duke of arlborough against the Spanish & directing that a day be observed in Conn. May 31,1706 I llgab Thompson, Tompson. aj. interest in promoting Conn.affairs II:l London,England,will use interest for Conn. 1890 II:22,23a willinness to serve Conn.but unable physically to go to court,1690- II:2.Sb Sir William, solicitor-general, opinion on double entrance & clearance by masters of vessels, i719 II llOb Throop, ';illiam, corn.on correspondence with England I:lSlab Tillotson, John, archbishop of Canterbury I1:104a Tompson, see Thompson. Townsend, Maj. sent from Boston to assist in treaty with Five nations, 1894 II 55b Trade, Board of, see Great Britain. Board of trade. Committee of, se-- Great Britain. Privy council. Corn.of trade & foreign plantations. Trade & merchants, see Census. Trade & naviatlon acts, see Shipping. Treasurer, Lord, see Godolphin, Sidney, fat earl of. Treat, Trett. Richard, patentee for Conn. charter ,1881 II:Zb " Robert, dep-gov. I 20 gov II ISb, 19-28,40,4?de, 58c, 84c (A) II :$gb address to Willies III for confirmation of charter privileges, Jan.3,1689 I:39a address to William III on resumption of charter government, June 13,1889 1:38 letters to James II & Privy council, Apt. 22,1685 I: 38 Treby, Sir George, attorney-general, opinion that Conn.charter is valid, 1890 II:25c (A) attorney-general, opinion that Conn. charter is valid, Aug. 1890 II 25d Trelawny, H. witness to Plymouth,England paper, 1700 1:88d John, witness to Plymouth,England paper, I?00 1:88d Trenchard, Sir John, British sec'y of state,1893/4 I:45c,II:45a Trett, see Treat. Trevor, Sir John, master of the rolls & member of privy council, 170Z/4 I 104a " Sir Thomas, attorney-general of En@land,directed to give opinion on claims to Narragansett, 1695 I1:53b attorney-Keneral,opinlon in favor of Corm.on Narragansett claims, 1696 I 58a, I1:47b, 66c, l13b, I15c, llTt, llSa, 120,127b " chief justice of common pleas & member of privy council, I?OZ/4, i?07 I 104a, I19c Trumble, see Trumbull. -127-

Trumbull, Trumble. Jonathan, com.on correspondence with England I: 152a (A) I 160c Sir illi, British sec'y of state, 1696/7 I:59 Tufton, Thomas, see Thanet, Thomas Tufton, earl of. Turney, Charles (A) member of Board of trade,1710 I:129b

Uncas, sachem of Mohegans, quit-claim deeds to Conn.referred to in appeal of case, 1740 I 153b United Brethren. Letter from Thomas Hill,sec'y of Board of trade,transmitting copy of act for encouraging the people known as Unitas Fratrum or United Brethren to settle in American colonies, Aug.28,1749 I: 167 United Colonies, Commissioners of. Letter to Earl of Sunderland,sec'y of state;replying to King's letter inquiring about disposal of Eount Hope & Narragansett country. Explanation that Mount Hope is within limits of New Plymouth & Narragansett country is included in Corm.charter. William Crown not a desirable inhabitant where he has been allowed land. Memoranda of payment for cattle for soldiers & motion of John Eliot on printing Indian Bible, Aug.25,1879 I:15

Van Dam, Rip, action taken on his letter concerning a copy of Conn. laws, Oct. 1781 I 148a Vaughan, Maj. bearer of letter from Sir Henry Ashurst,1703 II 77,79a, 88a Vernon, Elf. clerk for Lord Shrewsbury II:25b,30 James (A) British sec'y of state & of the Lords Justices I 78b, 74b, 76p, 82b, 92b (A) letter to Conn. informing of several ships fitted out in Scotland which have arrived at St.Thomas. Conn.inhabl- rants are forbidden to have any correspondence with them or to help with provisions, Jan. 2,1698/9 1:75 (A) British sec'y of state,letter to Conn. stating the Scots reported as landing at St.Thomas have taken possession of Bay of Cairat,near Bay of Darien between Cartagena & Porto Bello. As this is considered a breach of the treaty existing with Spain,English subjects are orde'ed to have no correspondence with them, June 18,1699 I:81 " (A) British sec'y of state,letter to Corm.Governor approving of diligence in securing effects of some pirates & directing that same be put in hands of Earl of Bellomont who has been ordered to send Kidd & other pirates home for trial there & to consign their effects to Lords of the treasury, Nov.80,169S I:84 (A) British sec'y of state, letter to Conn.encloslng deposition on seizure of Burley & Williams by pirates & directing that they be returned to England if brought into Conn. & not treated as pirates, 0ct.18,1700 1:88e " member of privy council, 1708/4,1705,1707 I 104a, I19c, II: SOs -128-

Vessels. List as taken from collector's register,1730 I:145b Vessels, see also Names of vessels: Anne & Hester; John; John Galley; Morni---ng Star Ora-. Vetch, Samuel, col. expedition aainst Canada, Corm.ordered to assist, {ar .2,1708/9 I 128 Vice-chamberlain, see Bertie, Peregrine. Finch, William. Villiers, Edward, see Jersey, Edward Villiers, Ist earl of. ill/am, see Jersey, Willim Villiers, 8d earl of. Virginia. Letter from Charles II to Conn.directin the arrest of Nathaniel Bacon, leader of the rebellion if he should come into Conn. Nov.3,16?6 I:ll Quota to be furnished for defense of N.Y.frontier, 1696/7 I:57a List of shippin entered & cleared from Rappahannock district, Virginia, Mar.15,1696/7 I ?6tu

Wadsworth, Wodsworth Capt. command of militia sent to help Col Fletcher in 1694 II 55a James (A) corn.on colonial agent II :143 correspondence with England I 151at, 152b, 158 " (A) with England I 148a, 15a, 161,165c defense of charter I: 14 defense of colony in matter of intestate law II i7 (A) corn.on defense of colony in matter of intestate law II 139 corn.on revision of laws I 148b ', to thank Gov. Jonathan Bel,chgr II 140d 20 John, ass '% ...... I William, patentee for Conn.charter,1661 II:8b Wakeman, Joseph A) address to George I, 171 claim Wampus, John, Indian, on his petition to the King showin to land on which Fairfield is built & certain grievances against Nathan Gould & other inhabitants letter frc Privy council directing that justice be done the petitioner & all other Indians who are peaceable subjects of the King, Mar.28,167 l:14a Spain; ,ar, see French & Indian wars; Great Britain. War with -r war; Neutrality; Pe__ace. Ki_.__ Phili II :43b Ward, Edward, attorney opinion that Conn.charter is valid,1690 II 25c, O,47ab ..... is valid, (A) II ,oo Au. 1690 ...... Robert,'patentee for Conn.charter, 1661 II 3b Warner, that he was arren, Thomas, master of the John Gally, testimony surprised by the ship John,one Juett, a Frenchman commander & plundered of carKo,de- rained 4 days & five of his seamen forcibly kept on board the pirate, Apr.9,1701 Robert, earl of, land granted R.l.settlers Warwick, I 141a,ll ll?yh patent rights bought by Conn II:51 II:42,54b Mr. from Mr.Winthrop ...... Watson, reetlns to Board of trade showing Way, Benjamin, London merchant,petltlon the ship John Gally,Thomas Warren,master,was -129-

surprised by the ship John,one Juett a French- man commander & plundered of the cargo,detained 4 days & five of the seamen were forcibly kept on board the pirate. He asks that notice be given the English plantations that these men may not be treated as criminals, Oct. 2,1701 I 95 'Webb, Joseph, Fairfield minister,1708/9 ll:lO6b ;erden, John, British commissioner of customs, 1705/8 I 118 :est, Ebenezer (A) corn.on colonial agent 11:148 correspondence with Enland-l:152b, (A) ...... -I :152a, 160c revision of laws I:148b Wetmore, Seth (A) corn.on correspondence with England I:185c Whale fisheries, see Fisheries. %arten, see Wharton. Wharton, "hart an. Mr. vote by Council that he be asked to take measures for redemption of Mr .Harris ,1880 1:20 witness to support evidence used by Conn.in defense of charter II 87a &illiam (A) attorney for Edward Palmes,agreement with Sir Henry Ashurst,attorney for Fitz-John Ninthrop,to postpone hearing of case until first council day in Oct.next, Sept.14,1704 1:115 proprietor of Narragansett country,petition for settlement of jurlsdiction, 1898 1:46 (A) reister, 1683 1:30 Whitelng, see "hiting. Whitfield, Whittfield. Nsth, London, England,suggested as colonial agent for Conn.but refuses to act, 1689-90 II:21,23a,25a Wh,tin, Whiteln. John, ^atentee for Conn. charter ,1881 Joseph (A) clerk lower house II:121 com.on defense of colony in matter of intestate law II:129 " (A) corn.on defense of colony in matter of intestate law II 132 William, II :43b capt. aent from Conn.to carry address to the kin for delivery by Capt.Fairfax,com- sander of royal frigate in Boston harbor, Nor.Z5,1692 1:39b,II:8 capt. instructions for carrying petition to the Kin to Boston & securing services of Capt.Fairfax for its delivery. If latter is unwillin to act a copy of petition is to be mailed to James Porter, Nov.25,1692 I1:34 capt. sent with force to Albany, 1696 II:81 colonial agent,correspondence with Conn. Power of attorney to defend charter, Aug.24,1886 II:8 Instructions for defendin charter. To inquire for petitions sent by Harris & Falrweather; to get legal advice; to present address to the Kin6; to appear before court if necessary; to inquire whether the lon delay before quo warrantos were received does not make them invalid; to exhibit duplicate of charter left in London for defense of right pleading perpetual privileges; if Judgment is passed against colony to obtain delay; 130-

to learn whether colony is to be annexed to Mass.,N.Y.or part to both, Aug.24,1888-II:12 Whitin@, William, colonial agent, correspondence with Conn. (con.) (i) Whiting's letter reporting delivery of letter for the Kink but no definite reply. He under- stands Andros has not made return of quo warranto but expects surrender of the charter. Can see no way to prevent its loss, June Ii, 1687 II 13 (A) Whiting's letter reporting a ruling of court for Corm.to appear at court the next day or judgment would be passed against the colony. No information against them was put in court, June 14,1687 II 14 (A) hitinE's letter informing that case stands as it did in June. If they are to defend charter more money must be sent as that already sent is nearly gone, Au.9,1887 II:15 (A) WhitinK's letter reporting address to the King not delivered on account of certain passages but another was delivered orally & well received. Refuses to appear as attorney & asks for money. Recommends Sir Henry Ashurst as agent. Charter probably good as there is no record of surrender or judgment against it. Aug. 12,1688 II 16 (A) Whlting's letter saying he has received orders for defending the charter but cannot do so without money & it is unreasonable to expect him to advance any for a government which is probably about to be dissolved, Sept.21,1887 11:17 (A) Whitlns's letter explaining certain sums are not available on account of death or legal complications. Has less than 5 on hand & cannot make full account as it is not possible to name worshipful persons to whom pay- ments have been made, June 2S,1688 II:18 (A) Whitin's letter stating his account against the colony amounts to 5/5/4 & what they deem fit for 3 years service. He has persuaded Mr.Mather to look after their interests. To have asked opinion of the judges on the charter would have made Mr.Porter liable to imprisonment, Nov.8,1690 II:28 Corm.reply to request for money. Thanks him for services & explains colony is too poor to employ anyone of the rank of Sir Henry Ashurst. Asks for statement of full account as no record of recent disbursements is at hand. Would have been lad to have used him as agent if he had not refused, July 8,1691 II: 29 Conn.letter asking assistance for Fitz-John Winthrop in his mission of obtaining royal confirmation of charter,0ct.3,1683 II:36 colonial agent,desired to continue work with Porter & Mather, 1681 II: 30 colonial aent,reco.nendation of Sir Henry Ashurst as aent, 1690 II 23a agent,reslgnation mentioned,1689 colonial 11:21 services for Corm.unrequited, II:25a 1690 ...... ;Vhittelsey, Whirr lesey. Stephen, corn.on defense of charter I 143 colony in matter of intestate law II 129 (A) corn.on defense of colony in matter of intestate law II 132 hittfield, see hitfleld. Whittlesey, 'W"nittelsey. ilks, Francis, colonial agent,correspondence with Conn. Gov.Talcott's letter informing Wilks he has been appointed to take the place of Jeremiah Dummer in efforts to obtain confirmation of colony law for dividing intestate estates. Many waiting unsettled hoping for a favorable decision, 0ct.24,1730 II:141 Gov.Talcott to Wilks referring him to }.r.Dum- met to get papers needed for defending the colony against Mr.Winthrop's complaint. A copy was left with Board of trade by r.Dum- met which may be of use. Rumor that there is plan to unite R.I.& Conn. & agent is desired to protect charter, Feb.22,1730/31 If: 142 On recommendation of corn.voted that Wilks be agent for the colony & a proper power of attorney be furnished him, 0ct.I730-II:143,145 Account for office fees as agent for Conn. II 147 (A) Wilks' letter to Gov.Talcott accepting agency for Conn. He attended a meeting of Commis- sioners of trade & heard Dummer present arguments for need of Corm.intestate law whfle Winthrop declared it worked harm in dividing estates by premature sales & that unscrupulous persons were often purchasers. Report has gone to the King. Probable that estates already settled will be confirmed but an effort will be made to amend the charter & make it more consistent with interest of Great Britain. Hearin will be granted soon. In- tends to attempt getting act of parliament passed which will be satisfactory & not imperil the charter, Feb.13,1730/l 11:148 Account for Conn.about intestate iaw,1730-31 11:145 Copy of Wilks letter similar to doc. 148 II 150 (A) Wilks to Gov.Talcott reporting he has obtained copy of report of Board of trade & Winthros memorial. Effort to get a new charter given Conn.similar to one now in force in Mass. As he is at a loss how to act without further instructions he is letting matter rest, Mar. 12,1730/I II :181 (A) Wilks letter to Gov.Talcott enclosing one from Gov.Belcher. Writer has received papers from Belcher & matter probably will not be heard till colony has had time to send instructions Aor.25,1730 11:152 GOv.Talcott's letter stating Conn.is not willing to endanger the charter in order to have intestate law confirmed. He defends the colony against charges that colony avoids sending statutes to England,avoids referring choice of governor to the King for approval, evades trade & navigation laws,inflicts in- -132-

jury on subjects by intestate law & that inhabitants wish new charter. He asserts the majority are well content & consider Winthrop is seekin their hurt & destruction, June 29 (?) 1731 11:188 Wilks, Francis, colonial agent,correspondence with Conn.(con.) Oov.Talcott's answer to letter of Feb.18. Matter of salary for Wilks will be taken up at next Assembly. People of the colony want charter defended. Not one in a hundred would vote to give it up. Denies Winthrop's charge that any judges of probate have ever had an interest in selling an estate. Expects opportunity to defend charter, Apr. 28,1731-II 184 (A) Wilks' letter on receipt of Talcott's with draft of law on intestate estates. Advises no legislation while a petition on the subject is pending before the Council. Descent in England is not governed by act of parliament but by common law & it was doubted whether an act differin from English law was valid. Believes it proper for Conn.to pass an act relating, to distribution of personal estate as that was not objected to by the Council. Arrangements for sending money, Oct.9,1731 II:158 Gov.Talcott's letter notifying Wilks that he is sending the colony laws for use of Board of trade, Nov.4,1731 II: Conn.letter transmitting an account of laws, manufactures & trade for Board of trade. Referring to act of parliament making estates of inheritance charEeable for debt,it is assumed administrator is empowered to take the place of the deceased. As by the opinion of attorney & solicltor-Eeneral the English law of descent does not extend to the colonles,without the act of their assem- blies, Conn.will determine the distribution by law of equity. Believes a declarative act of Assembly that natural law of equity ought to take place in our administrations will settle the dispute. No favors expected beyond charter rights but Conn.intends to insist on them, 0ct.1732 II:157 ,'ill & Doom, by Gershom Bulkely, described by Ashurst,1704/5 II:88b ;illard, Samuel, corn.on correspondence with England I 15lab, 1.58, (A) with England I: 180c revision of laws I:148b 'illes, Sir John, chief justice of common pleas & member of privy council, I?2 I 188a :;4illett, Thomas, Narra@ansett proprietor 1:2 7;illiam III, king of Great Brltain,absence in Ireland ,1890 II:24,27 king of Great Britain,addresses from: Conn.congratulatlnE him on accession to the throne of England & stating Conn.had never resigned the charter ranted by Charles II although Andros had declared the government dissolved. On May 9,1889 the overnment was resumed & royal assent to this is now prayed for,with humble submission, June 18,1889 1:38 -133- i lliam IIl, king of Great Britain,addresses from: (con.) Conn.by Gov.Treat asking for confirmation of charter, Jan. 3,1689 I 39a Conn.referrin to military stores sent to Boston & lieutenancy of Sir Hilliam Phips over Conn.& askin that Corm.may continue to govern itself under the charter. Great distance from Boston & N.Y.given as reason for remaining separate, Oct.13,1692 I:40 Corm.expressing thanks for limiting commission of Benjamin Fletcher & confirming charter rights. Also askin for arms & ammunition, Oct. 28,1695 1:48 king of Great Britain,assessment on Conn.for fort at Albany I 102 kin of Great Britain,charter granted }..ass.much less liberal than earlier one If: kin of Great Britain, civll officers required to sign paper expressing loity, notice to Conn. Apt .21,1696 I 52 kinK off Great Britain,confirmation of charter desired,Conn.'s instructions to colonial aent, 1889 II:21 kinE of Great Britain,death announced, Mar.1701/2 1:98,97 instructions on quota of Conn.militia to be furnished for N.Y.defense II 93a (A) kin of Great Britain, instructions to Corm.on laws relating to trade & navigation, Jan. 22,1698/99 I 76 king of Great Britain,instructions to Winthrop to petition their majesties, 1693 II:S9,40 (A) king of Great Britain, letters to: Conn.overnor requiring him to aid the governor of N.Y.in defense against French & Indians especially in maintaining fort at Albany. Also requiring him to arrange with governors of N.E.,Va.,Md.& Penn.for a quota of men to be furnished for defense of N.Y.as occasion may require, Mar.S, 1692/3 1:41 Mass stating a squadron of ships with land forces is being sent under Col. John Gibson with orders to recover Newfoundland. Mass.is directed to render aid to the expedition both with men & provisions, Mar.18,1696/7 1:59 Conn.statin need of enforcing laws of trade customs & warning that any further failure to see that bonds are made good will be looked on as tending to forfeiture of the charter, Apr.22,1697 Conn.orderin that pirates which may be tken in Conn.shall be sent to England together with any evidences likely to be of use in their conviction, Feb.lO,1899/l?00 I:85 Conn.expressin roMal approval of agreement made between the commissioners of N.Y.& Conn. in 1683 by which Rye & Bedford lie within province of N.Y. Mar 29 ,1700 1:86a Conn.requiring a contribution of 480 sterling for maintenance of forts on N.Y.frontier directing that a specified quota of militia be furnished in case the frontier be invaded by an enemy. Crown appropriated 2500 for the forts, Jan.19,17OO/l I:92 -134-

';illiam III, king of Great Britain,plot for assassination, information sent Conn. ,Iar.1695/6 1:49, 50 king of Great Britain, plot for assassination, letter from Conn.to Corn.of trade & plantations statin the 3d.Wed.of June 1696 was ordered to be observed as day of thanksgiving for escape of the king from assassination. Acknowledgment of various letters & papers received, Sept. 1696 I 55 kln of Great Britain,praised by Increase Matter, 1690 II 25c kin of Great Britain, proclamation forbiddin enlistment of subjects in service of any foreign prince or state, Jan.28,1697/8 1:69 Willisms, Dr. will not yet proved but bequests for Indian mis- sions are provided for, 1717/8 ll:lOOb John, Plymouth, England, carpenter, taken prisoner by pirates on board the Morning Star. Before July 15,1700 I 88ce Roger, commissioner for R.l.explanation of Narragansett r iver I 12b Williamson, Sir Joseph (A) sec'y of state for Great Britain, 1675 I 8c, 9a Willis, see %yllys. W i i lys, Winslow, Josiah (A) commissioner of United Colonies,1679 I:15c gov. of New Plymouth,statement on west bounds of their colony beir the Narragansett river, Aug. 1679 I 12b Winthrop, Winthrope, Wintrop. Fitz-John, 1638-1707. at Boston II:6a colonial agent,appointment to petition for confirmation of charter Oct .1693 1:42a colonial agent,correspondence with Conn. Instructions to petition for confirmation of charter & control of militia; funds in treasurer's hands to be drawn on by bills of exchange; speedy departure urged; directed to et suitable accommodations; list of papers to be taken; proper aid to be sought in London for speedy audience; N.Y.& .{ass.to be watched; to follow approved court methods & secure interest of influential persons; oral persuasion with their majesties advised to show the general satisfaction felt with the charter & that out of 3000 men in the colony 2200 appeared for this address. As militia includes all males from 18 to 60 control by a overnor of another colony would control almost the entire male population & create g/eat confusion. Loyalty to crown unquestioned as shown by use of militia at Albany. Phips' commission was not complied with as charter is considered higher authority. Militia needed for defense of towns up the river from Indian attacks & for sea-coast defense, Sept .l,1893 II 39 Commission to petition for confirmation of charter & control of militia, Sept. 2, I93 II 40 (A) Winthrop's letter showing arrival at Boston & probable need of more money in executing the commission than has been provided. Hopes all needed papers & tools vill be furnished & he will undertake the work, Sept.13, 1893 II:41,42 Winthrop, Fitz-John, colonial aent,correspondence with Conn.(con.) Corm.letter desiring him to take passage for Boston & thence for England as soon as possible. 500 ready for him & Mr.Salonstall has been asked to accompany him. A list of papers prepared,0ct .SI, 1893 I1:43 (A) Winthrop's letter acknowledin receipt of commission & suggesting that as full powers as possible be given him. New London,Oct.8,1893 I1:44 (A) Winthrop's letter announcin arrival in London after 6 .veeks from Piscataqua. Holidays prevented immediate opportunity for business but he has since presented the petition & had it referred to Board of trade. Their report not yet ready. London, Jan.29,1693/4 II:45 Case of Conn.aains Benjamin Fle%cher,o. of N.Y. as prepared for presentation to Lords of trade, 1693/4 II:46 (A) Winthrop's letter stating he has obtained report on petition from Lords of trade which is as favorable as could be expected. Ex- pects a hearin by the Council within a week & possibly King's decision before he goes to Flanders. A report that Conn. failed %o send soldiers to N.Y.recently has hindered him. Admits few people enjoy as reab privileges as the charter grants now, Apr.3,1694 II:47 Postscript informin Corm.that Lord Arran,Duke of Hamilton's son,has put in claim bo land in Narragansett country, June 4,1894 II:48 (A) Winthrop's letter regretting failure of former letters to reach Conn. Kin confirmed opinion of attorney-eneral &c before oing to Flanders,that ordinary power over militia is given colony but in time of war King may constitute a commander-ln-chlef of forces. Fletcher's commission will be explained as limited to a quota, July 18,1694 II :49 (A) Winthrop's report that he has received royal letter limitin Gov.Fletcher's power to quota in time of war. Considers charter fully confirmed by their ajesties. Corm. in favor at court. He is unable to return at present but expects to sall in the spring, Aug.2,1694 II 50 Conn.letter on receipt of favorable report from Winthrop. As to N.Yaid has been furnished by Conn.amountlng to I080 in a year & colony is still ready to do her share in defense of Albany. Supply of arms & ammunition from England would be acceptable. Duke of Hamilton's claim later than Earl of Warwick patent which Corm.secured the right of, Oct. 19,18S4 11:51 (A) Winthrop's letter stating former letters were delayed by the ships meeting a French man-of- war & 2 privateers so they were forced to put back to Plymouth. Nothing done about Hamilton claim, Dec.18,1894 If:S2 (A.) Winthrop's letter saying he has decided to stay a little longer on account of the corn- -136-

mission Kiven Earl of Bellomont as governor of Mass.& an inclination to enlarKe his domain by addition of New Hampshire. Gov. Fletcher has not reported the aid given by Corm.which was his duty. Lord Arran making much of his claim, July 13,1695 II:53 &inthrop, Fitz-John, colonial aKent,correspondence with Conn.(con.) (A) Winthrop's letter explaining continued delay of his return due to fear of encroacments by commission of Earl of Bellomont, July 13,1695 II 54 Corm.letter expressing satisfaction with work done by 'inthrop. Claim of Lord Arran to NarrsKansett was heard bM Gov.Cranston in I83. Report of issue is being sent. State- ment of support Kiven N.Y.& Deerfield. Asks for arms & ammunition from England. Col. Fletcher has asked for IZO men for Karrlson & required Conn.to supply them. Request for rulin on whether he has the riKht to call for this when other colonies re no% sendinE as much,or when no invasion is threatened. Agent to be selected to cerry on correspondence after 'inthrop's departure, 0ct.28,169S II:55 (A) Winthrop's letter reErettin lack of letters from the colony especially some appreciation of royal letter on settlement of militia control & expression of sympathy on loss of the ueen. Hopes to return in the sprinE when Earl of Bellomont is to sail, Dec., IS95 II:58 (A) Winthrop's letter acknowledKin receipt of letter & provision made for funds. Surprised st Col.Fletcher's demand for militia for Karrison & will apply for hearin on the matter, Feb. S, 169S/6 II .57 (A) 'inthrop's letter explaining he is unable to sail yet on account of sickness. Placed matter of Col.Fletcher's demand before the Kink & same was referred to Lords of trade, ay 3,1696 II:S8 (A) Winthrop's letter reportlnE improved health intention to take up matter of Col.Fle%che{s demand with the Council. Sees no reason why Corm.should not refuse to comply. Encloses act of parliament reqirinE Kovernors to be approved by his ajesty & will inquire ho far it concerns Conn. Sorry for loss of money by Mr.EldridK, July 5,1896 II Conn. letter reportinK Col .Fletcher s continued demands & small appreciation of aid rendered. Effort to use speech of Indians to put Conn. in bad repute. Colony has spent for neihbor- ink colonies 7759/14/9 of which oer was for Albany. Death of Col. John Allyn. Bills of exchanEe sent, Nov.l,I898 II:60 Corm. letter on receipt of several of Winthrop's. Complaint that Col.Fletcher is constantly callin on Conn.at every flying report of Indians & ass.has also called on them but neither is satisfied with aid sent. Nould like specific directions as to their duty. Also need arms & ammunition sent if possible. -137-

Regret last money fell in hands of French, also letters miscarried, 0ct.1898 II:81 Winthrop, Fitz-John, colonial agent,correspondence with Conn. (con.) Conn. letter referring to difficulties on boundary lines & sendin@ account of case with .ass.& case of Rye & Bedford, Jan. I, 1896/7 II 82 (A) ;;inthrop's letter giving account of designs against the proprietary overnments,Carollna, Penn., Jerseys,R.I.& Conn. Edward Randolph implied that acts of trade were not obeyed matter has been put to the attorney-general whether king may not appoint attorney-generals & courts of admiralty in the colony. Also attempts made to have "command of militia lodged in hands of a general for common defense. Also an attempt made to unite Conn.with Hass. He has defended their rights & is ready to return with next ship, Feb. 8,1698/7 II:83 (A) Winthrop's letter announcin arrival in Boston & that Earl of Bellomont has gone to N.Y. Advises letter of congratulation to him on his arrival. Announces peace with French declared, Dec.13,1697 II:84 Fitz-John, colonial agent,letters askin help for him in his mission addressed to James Porter, William ,hitln,Earl of Nottingham & Sir ";;i 1 liam Phips I1:35-38 colonial agent,letters delivered him for Conn. 1696/7-1697 I 58, 81a, 62-64a, 88a (A) colonial agent,petition to William III complaining of Gov.Benjamln Fletcher of N.Y. who has attempted under color of his commission for commanding the quota from Conn. for defense of frontier,to usurp command of all %he Corm.militia & interfere with civil government. Conn.asserts the charter privilege of controllin its own militia, 1693 " commissioner on Narragansett clalms, 1883 I| ov. I 72a, II 70d, 77-790,104b bills of exchange ordered for Ashurst II 86c correspondence with Sir Henry Ashurst, i?08-05 II 76-82,86,93,96 " (A) ov. correspondence with Sir Henry Ashur st, 1701-05 II (For details,see Ashurst, Sir Henry, colonial agent, correspondence with Conn. gov. death, Nov.27,1707 ll:103a defendant against Nicholas Hallam, 1702/3 II 71b, 78b gov. litigation over Liveen estate. Winthrop charged by Hallams with denying petitioners right to appeal to the crown in Liveen case, I?00 I 91 Suit brought by Edward Palmes for recovery of ship Liveen appealed to I 103a, iOb Agreement by Sir Henry Ashurst,attorney for Winthrop,with illiam harton,attorney for Palmes,to postpone hearin until first council day in Oct.next, Sept.14,1704 1:118 -138-

Winthrop, Fitz-John, gov. litigation over Liveen estate. (con.) Winthrop advised by Ashurst to procure affidavits showing Liveen's widow allowed the will to be good. Council has ordered appeals on all cases, Mar.25,1702/3 11:70 Request for separation of expenses in Hallam appeal from other work for colony by Ashurst II:72 Draft of letter from inthrop to Ashurst desiring that expenses of defending Hallam's appeal be separated from colony agency as As- sembly has always been jealous lest the public money be used for it. Hallam's charge that cost of re-examination was refused by Winthrop is false, June .5,1704 II:83 gov. sendin of copy of laws to Board of trade mentioned, 1899 I 80a John, 1606-1676. gov. & agent to obtain charter,1662 1:22,11:12b agreement with }r. Clark,agent for R.I II:66c,127c & agent to obtain charter,desired by Narra- gansett proprietors to have that tract included in Conn.cha2ter II:123d & agent to obtain charter,instructions for presentir address & petition to the king & for procuring charter, 1661 I 3 & agent to obtain charter,no power to make agreement with R.l.agent II :llSe, llTf jLmnopk ", l18a claim to his estate by Edward Palmes by right of wife Lucy,daughter of Winthrop,l?O? I: I19c " death mentioned I 12a, letters from: Mass.transmitting one from Charles II, June 1,1672 I:Sb Williamson, Joseph, British sec'y of state, 1675 I 9ab " patentee for Conn.charter, 1661 II 3b ". Narragansett proprietor I 2 " John, 1681-1747. (son of Wait Still Winthrop) ,' arguments before Board of trade to show injustice done by law for diidin intestate estates II 148ab, 150a complaint against Conn.& appeal to England. Action taken by Assembly to meet this,1728 II i0,131,137,142 complaint against Conn.answered by Joseph Talcott & charge made that Winthrop seeks to injure the colony, 1781 complaint against Conn.effect on intestate law II 148b question whether he prose- cutes same, July 1728 11:184 copy of memorial obtained by Mr.Wilks,1730/l II I81a, 183a news that he has obtained reversal of Judgment, .ay 1728 II 128 suit with Thomas Lechmere appealed to England & sentence @ivan annulling Conn.law for division of intestate estates II: suit with Thomas Lechmere,reference to decision by Council reversin judgment of Conn.court -139-

by which Ann Lechmere,sister of Winthrop was to receive I/S of the estate, 1729/30 II 14Oac Winthrop, Wait Still, 1842-1717. Boston, testimony that his father's agency to procure charter was expired before he signed the areeent with R.l.aent II:llTo proprietor of Narragansett country,petitlon to the kin for settlement of jurisdiction, 1695 1:46,47 proprietor o Narragansett,opinion 09 Thomas Trevor,sollcitor-eneral of England favoring Conn. 's claim to Narragansett country, 1696 I 56a maj II 81a, 106a, 107a Winthrope, see Winthrop. Wintrop, Wodsworth, Wadsworth. olcot, Wolcott. olcott, Wolcot, Woolcot, Woolcott. Henry, patentee for Corm.charter, 1661 II 5b Roer, corn.on correspondence ith En@land I:i.58 (A) I 14 8a, I 61 " defense of charter 1:143 colony in matter of intestate law II 157 " (A) com.on defense of colony in matter of intestate law II 13 corn.on revision of laws I 148b '.' corn.to thank Gov. Jonathan Belcher for services II 140d oodbrld, Mr. greetings from Fitz-John Winthrop II:42,54b oodbride, Timothy, Hartford minister,1708/9 ll:106b Woodward, John, Norwich minister,1708/9 ll:lOSb Nathaniel, surveyor of Mass.line,copy of survey sent by Saltonstall to Ashurst,also act of Mass.em- powerin6 r.Taylor to verify location, 1708/9 II 105 Woodward & Saffery line I1:62b ;'oolcot, see Wolcott. Woolcott, ,right, Wrgbte. Nathan, keeper of the seal, member of privy council, I?01,170/4 1:98,104a (A) member of privy council,1701/2 I:96 " William, banished from Corm.to Carolina II:7Sa,74a Wrihte, see Wright. Wyllys, Willis, illys. George (A) sec'y l:I36,151ab,152ab,158,159d,160c, 162a, 165c, II i8,144 Hezekiah (A) sec'y l:18Zb,143,145e,148ab, II: 121,12, 129-I5,137-140 sec'y,com.on defense of colony in matter of intestate law II 137 Samuel, patentee for Corm.charter,1661 II: 3b

Yale, Elihu, gift for college of IO0 in goods,but this not up to what he promised,1720 ll:ll51j pleased at location of college at New Haven & has promised instruments,books &c & portrait of himself & nephew. Some doubts if member of church of England should support college of dissenters, I?19 If: llOcd promise of more gifts to the college,1720 ll:ll4b -140-

Yale, Elihu, solicited by Jeremiah Dummer for money for the college, 1717/8 II 108d will still matter of controversy, July 1723 II:126d Yale college. Jeremiah Dummer's letter to Gov.Saltonstall mentioning effort to get present from Er.Yale for finishing the collee, 1717/8 II: 108d " letter to the Governor stating Mr.Yale is pleased with location of college at New Haven. His picture with his nephew's is drawn for a present to the college hall. Other gifts including instruments &c promised, Apr.14,1719 II:ii0 letter to Gov.Saltonstall mentioning promises of }At.Yale to do more for the college & hoping that .r.Hollis will not con- fine his bounty entirely to Harvard, Oct. I, 1720 II 114 Mr.Dummer's letter with information that Mr.Yale has sent IOO in goods for the college & promised more. br.Hollis has not yet finished his gifts to Harvard but will probably do somethin for Yale later, Feb.1720/l 11:118 Dummer's letter reportln suit about the legacy to the college goes on well, Mar.172S/4 II :127g Yone, James, witness to Plymouth,England,paper, 17OO I: 88d York, John Sharp, archbishop of, member of privy council,170S/4 I IO4a CONNECTICUT ARCHIVES

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE

SECOND SERIES 1666-1768

ONE VOLUME AND INDEX

INDEX

Hartford

Connecticut State Library

1970

NOTE

Among the Connecticut Archives are files of the General Assembly up to 1820. About 1845 Sylvester Judd, author of the History of Hadley, Massachusetts, selected and arranged documents from these files up to 1790 in one hundred twenty-two volumes known as the Connecticut Archives first series. The second series is composed of documents primarily for the period 1790-1820, but also includes a number of earlier documents not included in the first series.

The index to the Connecticut Archives Foreign Correspondence second series covers 28 additional documents primarily from the British government and colonial agents in England for the years 1666-1768.

The indexing was done by Sylvie J. Turner and the typing by Sandra Perlman.

Walter Brahm State Librarian

Connecticut State Library Hartford, Connecticut May 1970

INDEX

African slave trade, see Slavery. Agents, colonial, see Colonial agents in England. Allyn, John, copy of letter, with William Leete and John Talcott, to commissioners of customs in London, acknowledging receipt of instructions for collection of customs, Jan. 24, 1680/1 8 (A) secretary 2a,3d,17a Andros, Edmund, royal governor, mentioned la, 3c Anne, queen of Great Britain, letter to Conn. informing that irregularities exist in disposition of prizes brought in by privateers, July 8, 1704 25 queen of Great Britain, instructions to Conn. requiring ships to be manned by English masters & at least half of the crew to be English, with copy of a clause of act passed in third year of her reign, July 17, 1704 27 Argyle [Archibald Campbell], 9th earl of, failure of his rebellion in Scotland, 1685 9b Ashurst, Sir Henry (A) colonial agent, letter to [Gov. Fitz-John Winthrop] expressing surprise at getting no instructions, July 2, 1704 6 (A) colonial agent, letter to Gov. Fitz-John Winthrop adding to his last account that Hallam's spite is seen in his efforts against the charter & against Mr. Saltonstall. Itemized account of services & expenses. Sept. 9, 1704 4 Bedford, New York, boundary with Conn. mentioned, 1700 20ad Belcher [Jonathan] colonial agent, Mass. gov., 1730/1 7a Belmont, Richard Coote, earl of, appointment of commissioners for N.Y. on boundary with Conn. 20a Blathwayt, William (A) member of Board of trade, 1697-98 12a, 24b Board of trade, see Great Britain. Board of trade. Boundaries, see Connecticut. Boundary with New York. Boundaries, see New York. Boundary with Connecticut. Bridgewater, J[ohn Egerton, 4th earl of] (A) member of Board of trade, 1697-98 lOa,12a,24b Bull, capt. (---), expedition at Albany mentioned, 1693 3d Cecill, Robert (A) member of Board of trade, 1702 22b Charles II, king of Great Britain, charter granted Conn. 1662 2a king of Great Britain, letter (copy) to Conn. praising the colony for dutifulness & good reception of commissioners & comparing Mass. unfavorably, April i0, 1666, copied Aug. 17, 1683 17 Charter. Copy of opinion on Conn. charter's validity. Aug. 2, 1690 1 Address from Conn. to William & Mary referring to military stores sent to Boston & appointment of Sir William Phips as lieutenant over Conn. & asking that Conn. may continue to govern itself under the charter. Oct. 1692 2 Instructions to Fitz-John Winthrop. Sept. 2, 1693. Charged to retain charter privileges 3 Letter from Sir Henry Ashurst adding to his last account that Hallam's spite is seen in his efforts against the charter & against Mr. Saltonstall. Itemized account of services & expenses. Sept. 9, 1704 4 Charges exhibited against charter government of Conn. Whitehall. Apr. 1705 5 Colonial agents in England. Letter from Sir Henry Ashurst expressing surprise at getting no 6 instructions. July 2, 1704 Letter from Sir Henry Ashurst adding to his last account that Hallam's spite is seen in his efforts against the charter & against Mr. Saltonstall. Itemized 4 account of services & expenses. Sept. 9, 1704 -2-

Colonial agents in England. (con.) Letter from Francis Wilks, agent in England, to Joseph Talcott concerning law on intestate estates & danger of losing charter. Feb. 13, 1730/1 7 Commerce, see Customs duties; Shipping; Trade & navigation. Commissioners of Trade & Plantations, see Great Britain. Board of trade. Connecticut. Boundary with New York. Letter from William III to Connecticut expressing royal approval of agreement made between the commissioners of New York & Connecticut in 1683 by which Rye & Bedford lie within province of New York. Mar. 29, 1700 20 Cotton, J. Hynde (A) member of Board of trade, 1713 16a Courts. Copy of Lords justices order in council requiring directions be sent governors of the plantations to transmit to Board of trade an account of procedure in the several courts for their better information in determining appeals. July 18, 1700 13 Copy of Lords justices order in council directing Board of trade to obtain account of procedure in the several courts of the plantations for their better information in determining appeals. July 18, 1700, with copy of their letter of Aug. i, 1700, mentioned below 14 Letter from Board of trade to Conn. enclosing copy of above order. Aug. i, 1700 15 Crown appeals. Copy of Lords justices order in council requiring directions be sent governors of the plantations to transmit to Board of trade an account of procedure in the several courts for their better information in determining appeals. July 18, 1700 13 Copy of Lords justices order in council directing Board of trade to obtain account of procedure in the several courts of the plantations for their better information in determining appeals. July 18, 1700, with copy of their letter of Aug. i, 1700, mentioned below. 14 Letter from Board of trade to Conn. enclosing copy of above order. Aug. i, 1700 15 Customs duties. Copy of letter from William Leete, with John Talcott & John Allyn, to Commissioners of customs in London, acknowledging receipt of instructions for collection of customs. Jan. 24, 1680/1 8 Letter from James II to Conn. informing of a duty on sugar & tobacco imported into England, also of the defeat of the Earl of Argyle who attempted a rebellion in Scotland & likewise the expected overthrow of the Duke of Monmouth. June 26, 1685 9 Copy of Proclamation of William III to Conn. concerning prevention of fraud in plantation trade. Apr. 22, 1697 19 Defense. Copy of letter from Mary concerning commission to Benjamin Fletcher of New York for command of troops from Conn. & other colonies for defense against the French. June 21, 1694 18 Letter from Lords of Board of trade designating Conn. to assist New York in defense. Sept. 15, 1702 22 Dummer [Jeremiah] colonial agent, mentioned, 1730/1 7a Duties, see Customs duties. Estates, see Intestate estates. Fletcher, Benjamin, N.Y. gov., restricted by Queen Mary to command of joint forces for defense against French, Connecticut's quota being 120 men, 1694 18a Foley, Thomas (A) member of Board of trade, 1713 23a Fraud. Copy of Proclamation of William III to Conn. concerning prevention of fraud in plantation trade. Apr. 22, 1697 19 -3-

French & Indian Wars. Letter from Board of trade to Conn. sending proclamation of the peace concluded between the French & English & directing that same be published & that notice be given commanders of ships & privateers. Oct. 27, 1697 Letter from William Popple, secretary, transmitting copy of treaty of peace between France & England, to Conn. Nov. 30, 1697 ii Letter from Lords of Board of trade enclosing proclamation of peace with France. May 8, 1713 23 Letter from Board of trade to Conn. sending copies of treaties of peace & commerce with France. July 15, 1713 16 French & Indian wars, see also Privateers and pirates. Great Britain. Board of trade. Letter from Board of trade to Conn. sending copy of act passed in Island of Jamaica for restraining & punishing privateers & pirates. Mar. 21, 1697/8 24 Letter to Conn. sending proclamation of the peace concluded between the French & English & directing that same be published & that notice be given commanders of ships & privateers. Oct. 27, 1697 i0 Letter from William Popple, secretary, transmitting copy of treaty of peace between France & England, to Conn. Nov. 30, 1697 ii Letter to Conn. sending copy of King's proclamation forbidding subjects to enter service of any foreign prince or state. Feb. 23, 1697/8 12 Copy of Lords justices order in council requiring directions be sent governors of the plantations to transmit to Board of trade an account of procedure in the several courts for their better information in determining appeals. July 18, 1700 13 Copy of Lords justices order in council directing Board of trade to obtain account of procedure in the several courts of the plantations for their better information in determining appeals. July 18, 1700, with copy of their letter of Aug. i, 1700, mentioned below 14 Letter to Conn. enclosing copy of above order. Aug. i, 1700 15 Letter from Lords of Board of trade designating Conn. to assist New York in defense. Sept. 15, 1702 22 Letter from Board of trade to Conn. on African slave trade. Apr. 15, 1708 28 Letter from Lords of Board of trade enclosing proclamation of peace with France. May 8, 1713 23 Letter to Conn. sending copies of treaties of peace & commerce with France. July 15, 1713 Great Britain. Lords justices. Copy of Lords justices order in council requiring directions be sent governors of the plantations to transmit to Board of trade an account of procedure in the several courts for their better information in determining appeals. July 18, 1700 13 Copy of Lords justices order in council directing Board of trade to obtain account of procedure in the several courts of the plantations for their better information in determining appeals. July 18, 1700, with copy of their letter of August i, 1700, mentioned below 14 Letter from Board of trade to Conn. enclosing copy of above order. Aug. i, 1700 15 Great Britain. Privy council. Com. of trade & foreign plantations. See Great Britain. Board of trade. See Great Britain. Lords justices. Great Britain. Secretary of state. Letter from James Vernon, British secretary of state, to Conn. warning inhabitants of said colony not to assist armed ships from Scotland which have arrived at St. Thomas. Jan. 2, 1698/9 26 -4-

Great Britain. Sovereign. Copy of letter from Charles II praising Conn. for dutifulness & good reception of commissioners & comparing Mass. unfavorably. Apr. i0, 1666, copied Aug. 17, 1683 17 Letter from James II to Conn. informing of a duty on sugar & tobacco imported into England, also of the defeat of the Earl of Argyle who attempted a rebellion in Scotland & likewise the expected overthrow of the Duke of Monmouth. June 26, 1685 9 Copy of letter from Mary concerning commission to Benjamin Fletcher of New York for command of troops from Conn. & other colonies for defense against the French. June 21, 1694 18 Copy of Proclamation of William III to Conn. concerning prevention of fraud in plantation trade. Apr. 22, 1697 19 Letter from William III to Conn. expressing royal approval of agreement made between the commissioners of New York & Conn. in 1683 by which Rye & Bedford lie within province of New York. Mar. 29, 1700 20 Letter from Anne, queen of Great Britain, to Conn. informing that irregularities exist in disposition of prizes brought in by privateers. July 8, 1704 25 Instructions from Queen Anne requiring ships to be manned by English masters & at least half of the crew to be English, with copy of a clause of act passed in third year of her reign. July 17, 1704 27 Guilford [Francis North] (A) member of Board of trade, 1713 16a,23a Gwyn, Francis (A) member of Board of trade, 1713 16a Hallam [Nicholas], New London, charged with roguery by Sir Henry Ashurst, 1704 4abc,6 Hedges, Sir Charles (A) British sec'y, of state, 1704 25b Herbert [of Cherburg, Henry, lord] (A) member of Board of trade, 1708 28c Hill, Abraham (A) member of Board of trade, 1697-1700 lOa,12a,15a,24b member of Board of trade, 1700 14a Hillsborough, earl of, British sec'y, of state, 1768 21a Hobby, Col., mentioned, 1704 6 Intestate estates. Letter from Francis Wilks, colonial agent in England, to Gov. Joseph Talcott concerning law on intestate estates & danger of losing charter, Feb. 13, 1730/1--- 7 Jamaica. Act for restraining & punishing privateers & pirates mentioned, 1697/8 24a James II, king of Great Britain, granted commission to Sir Edmund Andros as royal governor la king of Great Britain, letter to Conn. informing of a duty on sugar & tobacco imported into England, also of the defeat of the Earl of Argyle who attempted a rebellion in Scotland & likewise the expected overthrow of the Duke of Monmouth, June 26, 1685 9 Jersey, [Edward Villiers, ist earl of], (A) British sec'y, of state, 1700 20a King William's war, see French & Indian wars. Laws, statutes, etc. Conn. legal & judicial system attacked by British Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, April 1705 5 Laws, statutes, etc. Transmission to England. Request from Board of trade for Conn. to submit copies of all the colony acts & laws for examination, Feb. 23, 1697/8 12 Resolve.directing the secretary of state to examine the printed acts & to transmit same to the Earl of Hillsborough. Passed. May 1768 21 -5-

Leete, William, gov., copy of letter, with John Talcott & John Allyn, to commissioners of customs in London, acknowledging receipt of instructions for collection of customs, Jan. 24, 1680/1 8 Lords justices. See Great Britain. Lords Justices. Mary, queen of Great Britain, address from Conn. referring to military stores sent to Boston & lieutenancy of Sir William Phips over Conn. & asking that Conn. may continue to govern itself under the charter [Oct. 13, 1692] 2a queen of Great Britain, letter (copy) to Conn. concerning commission to Benjamin Fletcher of New York for command of troops from Conn. & other colonies for defense against the French, June 21, 1694 18 Mason [Stephen], payment to Ashurst for Conn., 1704 4c Meadows, Philip (A) member of Board of trade, 1697-1713 10a,12a,15a,16a,22b,23a,24b,28c member of Board of trade, 1700 14a Militia. Address from Conn. to William & Mary referring to military stores sent to Boston & lieutenancy of Sir William Phips over Conn. militia, Oct. 1692 2 Instructions to Fitz-John Winthrop to petition for confirmation of charter & control of militia, Sept. 2, 1693 3 Copy of letter from Mary concerning commission to Benjamin Fletcher of New York for command of troops from Conn. & other colonies for defense against the French. June 21, 1694 18 Letter from Lords of Board of trade designating Conn. to assist New York in defense. Sept. 15, 1702 22 Monckton, Robert (A) member of Board of trade, 1713 23a Monmouth [James Scott], duke of, failure of rebellion mentioned, 1685 9b Morice, Sir William, British sec'yo of state, 1666 17a Mulford, Mr., bearer of English letter, 1704 4a Negroes, see Slavery. New York. Boundary with Connecticut. Letter from William III to Conn. expressing royal approval of agreement made between the commissioners of New York & Conn. in 1683 by which Rye & Bedford lie within province of New York. Mar. 29, 1700 20 New York. Claims on Conn. militia. Letter from Lords of Board of trade designating Conn. to assist New York in defense. Sept. 15, 1702 22 Partridge, Mr., mentioned, 1704 4b Peace. Letter from Board of trade to Conn. sending proclamation of the peace concluded between the French & English & directing that same be published & that notice be given commanders of ships & privateers. Oct. 27, 1697 I0 Letter from William Popple, secretary, transmitting copy of treaty of peace between France & England, to Conn. Nov. 30, 1697 ii Letter from Lords of Board of trade enclosing proclamation of peace with France. May 8, 1713 23 Letter from Board of trade to Conn. sending copies of treaties of peace & commerce with France. July 15, 1713 16 Phips, Mr. (---), Mass. Agent, mentioned, 1704 4b William, commission over Conn. militia, protested against, 1692-93 2a,3c Pollexfen, John (A), member of the Board of trade, 1697-1702 lOa,12a,22b,24b member of Board of trade, 1700 14a Popple, William(A), secretary of Board of trade, letter to Conn. transmitting copy of treaty of peace between France & England, Nov. 30, 1697 ii (A), secretary of Board of trade, 1700 13a -6-

Popple, William, jr. (A) sec'y, of Board of trade, 1708 28c Povey, John, clerk of privy council, 1700 13a,14c Prior, Matthew, member of Board of trade, 1700 14a (A) member of Board of trade, 1700, 1702 15a, 22b Privateers & Pirates. Letter from Board of trade to Conn. sending copy of act passed in Island of Jamaica for restraining & punishing privateers & pirates. Mar. 21, 1697/8 24 Letter from Anne, queen of Great Britain, to Conn. informing that irregularities exist in disposition of prizes brought in by privateers. July 8, 1704 25 Prizes, see Privateers and pirates. Pulteney, John (A) member of Board of trade, 1708 28c Queen Anne's War, see French & Indian wars. Randolph [Edward] appointed to collect customs in Conn. 8a Royal African company, see Slavery. Rye, New York, boundary with Conn. mentioned, 1700 20ad St. Thomas. Letter from James Vernon, British secretary of state to Conn. warning inhabitants of said colony not to assist armed ships from Scotland which have arrived at St. Thomas. Jan. 2, 1698/9 26 Saltonstall [Gurdon], greetings from Sir Henry Ashurst, 1704 4a Scotch plantation. Letter from James Vernon, British secretary of state to Conn. warning inhabitants of said colony not to assist armed ships from Scotland which have arrived at St. Thomas. Jan. 2, 1698/9 26 Scotland. Rebellion by Earl of Argyle mentioned, 1685 9b Seals. Great Britain. Secretary of state, 1698/9 26f Sovereign, 1700-1704 20d,25d,27a Sergant, Peter, agent to receive money for Sir Henry Ashurst, 1704 4c Sewall [Samuel], Boston, Mass., agent to negotiate bills of exchange, 1704 4c Shipping. Instructions from Queen Anne requiring ships to be manned by English masters & at least half of the crew to be English, with copy of a clause of act passed in third year of her reign. July 17, 1704 27 Shipping, see also Trade & navigation. Shrewsbury [Charles Talbot, 12th earl of] British sec'y, of state, 1697 19a Slvery. Letter from Board of trade to Conn. on African slave trade. Apr. 15, 1708 28 Somers J[ohn], attorney, opinion that Conn. charter is valid, 1690 la Stamford [Thomas Grey, 2nd earl of] (A), member of Board of trade, 1708 28c Stepney, George (A) member of Board of trade, 1697-1700 10a,15a member of Board of trade, 1700 14a Sunderland [Robert Spencer, 3rd earl of] (A) British sec'y of state, 1685 9c Talcott, John, copy of letter, with William Leete & John Allyn, to commissioners of customs in London, acknowledging receipt of instructions for collection of customs, Jan. 24, 1680/1 8 Joseph, gov., letter from Francis Wilks, colonial agent in England, concerning law on intestate estates & danger of losing charter, Feb. 13, 1730/1 7 Trade & navigation. Copy of letter from William Leete, with John Talcott & John Allyn, to Commissioners of customs in London, acknowledging receipt of instructions for collection of customs. Jan. 24, 1680/1 8 Copy of Proclamation of William III to Conn. concerning prevention of fraud in plantation trade. Apr. 22, 1697 19 -7-

Trade & navigation. (con.) Letter from Board of trade to Conn. sending copy of act passed in Island of Jamaica for restraining & punishing privateers & pirates. Mar. 21, 1697/8 24 Trade & navigation, see also Shipping. Treat, Robert, governor 3d Treby, George, attorney, opinion that Conn. charter is valid, 1690 la Trenchard, Sir John, British sec'y, of state, 1694 18c Vernon, James (A) British secretary of state, letter to Conn. warning Conn. inhabitants not to assist armed ships from Scotland which have arrived at St. Thomas, Jan. 2, 1698/9 26 War, see French & Indian wars. Ward, Edward, attorney, opinion that Conn. charter is valid, 1690 la Wilks, Francis (A) colonial agent, letter to Gov. Joseph Talcott concerning law on intestate estates & danger of losing charter, Feb. 13, 1730/1 7 William III, king of Great Britain, address from Conn. referring to military stores sent to Boston & lieutenancy of Sir William Phips over Conn. & asking that Conn. may continue to govern itself under the charter [Oct. 13, 1692] 2a king of Great Britain, proclamation (copy) to Conn. concerning prevention of fraud in plantation trade, Apr. 22, 1697 19 king of Great Britain, letter to Conn. expressing royal approval of agreement made between the commissioners of New York & Conn. in 1683 by which Rye & Bedford lie within the province of New York, March 29, 1700 20 Williams, William (A) clerk, lower house 21a Winthrop, Fitz-John, colonial agent, instructions from gov. & General Assembly charging him to retain charter privileges, Sept. 2, 1693 3 presented petition to Queen Mary for restrictions on use of Conn. militia by New York governor, 1694 1Sac gov., letter from Sir Henry Ashurst, colonial agent, adding to his last account that Hallam's spite is seen in his efforts against the charter & against Mr. Saltonstall. Itemized account of services & expenses. Sept. 9, 1704 4 [John, 1681-1747], arguments before Board of trade concerning Conn. intestacy law, mentioned, 1730/1 Tab Wyllys, George (A) secretary 21a