GENTLEMEN—

We are very sorry we could not reach Hartford, where we intended to have freely discoursed of these things, which we now make our request, and they are,

That we may have something in writing, to return to the King concerning the grant of sixty miles square, on the eastern side of Connecticut river, &c. to James Marquess Hamilton, from the councill of Plymouth, in Devon, in the year 1635.

That there may be a place appointed betwixt the two rivers of Pawkatuck and Mohegan, for those Pequot Indians who now live on the eastern side of Pawkatuck river, where they shall continue till March the 1st 1665, and that then, if not before, they may be removed to that appointed place, and leave the Kings province free.

That they may continue a distinct body of themselves not putt under other Sachems, nor their own, but under an Indian Governor, appointed by the Court, at least till the King's pleasure be known, they haveing requested this of us, upon good reasons, we mean the whole body of the Pequot Indians, both Robbins company as well as the other.

And that you would lett us know in what particulars you would have us to be solicitous to his Majestie for the advantage of your colony, and it shall cordially be endeavored by, your assured friends,

ROBERT CARR,

GEORGE CARTWRIGHT,

SAMUEL MAVERICK.

New London, March 25th, 1665.

For our honnoured friend, the Governor and General Assembly of his Majesties colony of Connecticutt.