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THE CROMARTIE CORRESPONDENCE.
in this proposal!, that is, whither the proprietors of East New Jersey designe
to joyne that to New Yorke (as heretofore) as a part of that Governement,
and soe share in it by sending theire representatives to the assembly at
New Yorke (in such number as may be agreed on, if it be thought fit), and
contributeing to the publicke chardge in proportion, etc. ? — or else, whither
haueing theire Governement in East New Jersey, holden by charter from
his Eoyall Highnesse immediately rather than by transmission from theire
authors (as your letter expresses it), and being under the Dukes protection,
be to be understood only of the Dukes confirmation of theire rights and
possessions there as they are derived unto them from Sir G. Carteret or
his heires by vertue of the Duke's graunt heretofore to him and them ?
Moreouer, for the ease of negociateing this affayre, I desire your Lordship
will appoint some one (well instructed) inipowred to answer such objections
as may be started by His Eoyall Highnesses commissioners here, when this
is layd before them ; for Mr. Barcklay is not heir, and I haue noe knowledge
of any one concerned herein besides your Lordship, to whom I with perfect
truth subscribe myselfe,
My Lord,
Your Lordships most faythfull humble servant,
Jo. Weeden.
For the right honourable the Lord Eegister in Edenbourgh.
21. Eobert Barclay of Ury, Author of "Apology for the Quakers,"
to Sir George Mackenzie, Lord Clerk Eegister.
Ury, the 8 of the 7th month, 1684.
Dear Eeind, — According as the Chancelor desired me and thy self
adviced, I wrott to Calder, and have since had opportunity to meet with him,