Good Mr, Governour,

You remember that I told you at parting, that his Majesty would shortly send Commissioners, which his great effection to his subjects there, hath induced him to doe, that he may receive a full account and information of the true state and condition of his severall colonies, and thereby know what further to contribute of his grace and goodnesse, for the encrease of your prosperity. I know you will give that reception and wellcom to the Commissioners, as is due to the quality they come to you in, and take such order for their decent accomodation and treatment, whilst they stay in your colony, as may give a good example to the rest, which they are likewise to vissitt, in order, and may manifest your duty and affection to his Majesty, from whome they are sent. I have passed my word to them, that they shall finde all the assistance you can give them, by your civilities, information and advice. I wish all happinesse to your colony, and am good Mr. Winthrop your affectionate servant,

CLARENDON, C.

Worcester House, 28th April, 1664, For my good friend, the Governour of his Majesties Colony of Connecticutt, in New England.