SIR—I think it my duty to let your hon'r know that the Lord Arran, eldest Son to the late Duke Hamilton, has put in his claime to the land from ye East side of Conecticot River, Naroganset, Rhode Island and those parts; I can but just mention it supposeing yo'rselves know all that can be said about it, and soe are guarded against any trouble that may arise therein. I understand there will be a hearing of ye claim before the King and councill, but my Lord Arran being gon into Scotland to solemnise the funerall of the Duke his Father, who dyed lately goeing to Scotland; it may put a stop to any present hearing; and if it please God, that I doe not returne this winter, you will have oppertunity by the mast ships or sooner, to inform yo'rselves about it.

J. WINTHROP.