Isaac Addington letter to William Blathwayt, 1693 April 10

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My last was of October 4th. per Captaine Beard, who sailed under
Convoy of the Samuel and Henry, and I hope arrived safely, by whome
I sent you the Duplicates of the Journal of the Council, Laws &c, which
were before forwarded by Captaine Ware; No opportunity has since presented
until now, These come by Captaine Tay, to whom have delivered the Acts
passed by the Assembly at their last sitting; with Copy of the minutes
or Journal of the Council &c all made up together and directed unto
your Honour, which I wish safe to your hand.

In mine per Captaine Beard I acquainted you, that about a month
before the date thereof, his Excellency had put into my hand a Deputation
from yourself as Auditor General &c which he had newly received
I had therewith no Letter nor Instructions to direct in the managment
thereof, or what allowance is expected; and prayed your Honour to let
me understand what methods are proper in that affaire; But no Ship
is since arrived here from London, whereby I might receive an answer
I would gladly be serviceable to your Honour to the utmost of my
power; I have spoken unto Mr. Treasurer to prepare his Accompt
that so I may have it to transmit by the next.

His Excellency and Council have prepared an Address unto their
Majesties to Represent and lay before them the Stae and Condition of
this their Province, thro the difficulties and distresses of the War, and
humbly to supplicate their Princely Consideration and Favour in
that and other respects; which is forwarded under cover to Sr: Henry
Ashurst and Mr. Constantine Phips; whome they have desired and
appointed to wait upon their Majesties humbly to present the same
and to attend them in any other affaires of the Province, as occasion
may offer.

There has been now some considerable Respit from any Attack
of the Enemy, it's thought the cutting of their Provisions the last
Summer has considerably streightned them, tho the Frontiers are
constantly upon their Guard, and in Expectation of their coming
and charges are daily ariseing; what further concerns the publick
you will receive in a Letter from the Council, and by his
Excellencies particular Letters.

Sr: I hope you will please to excuse the defects for want
of Forme, or otherwise which you shall find in my Returnes
having not been before accustomed to such methods; I shall
willingly receive the Notification of what is amiss, and strenuously
endeavour for future to rectifie the same and in all things to
approve

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Approve myselfe sincerely devoted to their Majesties Service
Craveing leave to kiss your hand, being ready to receive your
Commands

Sr: The foregoing is Copy of what went by Say. These come by
Captaine Job Prince, to whom have delivered the Duplicates of what
was sent by Say, together with such Acts of the Assembly, as have
been since passed, which I wish safe to your hand. and shall embrace
all opportunities to forward what is proper and required of me, referring
to the affaires of the Government, that so their Lordships of the
Committee may be made acquainted therewith. Wishing you all
happiness, I am

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To the Honorable William Blathwayt Esquire
At the Plantation office
In
London
These

Boston 21 February 10 April 1693

From Mr Addington

Received 24 May 1693
per Captain Prince

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