Translation
Letter from gov. Colve to gov. Winthrop
The following is the answer:
Sir.
A certain unsealed paper, signed by one
John Allyn qualifying himself Secretary and written by order of the Governor and
General Court of Connecticut was placed in my hands yesterday by a man who called
himself John Bankes. I cannot believe that such an impertinent and absurd writing
emanates from persons bearing the name of Governor and General Court, therefore have
I deemed it unworthy any answer. However I have resolved to send you these presents
by express, with copy of said paper; an answer hereunto by the bearer will be
expected in order that I may so regulate myself as I shall judge necessary. For the
present nothing more from
Your friend. |
Fort Willem Hendrick 5th November, 1673. |
The superscription was
Edele Manhafte Hr D’ Hr Johan Winthrop, Governor van
Connecticotts Colony
Residirende to Harfart.