Joseph Dudley letter to William Blathwayt, 1685 September 25

Joseph Dudley letter to William Blathwayt. Dudley writes that all the loyal people rejoice at the execution of the Duke of Monmouth, following his attempt to seize the crown from his uncle, King James II. Dudley also notes that recent negotiations have made war with the Indians unlikely.

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This ship hath hapily layn wind bound, until we
have the Joyfull Newes of the Defeat & death
of the Duke of Monmouth & all Loyall persons
with us Count themselves happy in the so sudden
restauration of peace to both the kingdoms.
& I have further to acquaint you that the Newes
I Intimated in some of my letters of fears of the
breaking out of New Troubles with the Indians
is we hope ended for they have lately passed mu
tuall Covenants & presents with us so that we have
no prospects of remaining danger I am

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To the Honorable
William Blathwayt Esquire
at the plantation
office
in
Whitehall

25th September 1685
From Mr. Dudley
Received the: 21 December
1685

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