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Lives, will strike such Terror as may not only intimidate and drive away the People of Three Townships, but may also greatly obstruct the Settlements in other parts. The late Governor was so sensible of the necessity of receiving the new People in perfect Security, that he postponed the Establishment of these Settlements last year, until a Time of Safety might offer.
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“ I have made Representations to the Ministry of what relates to the Acadians, and as it is a matter of great Importance to that Share of His Majesty's Service which falls under my care, I apply, Sir, to you for such means as may be sufficient to ward off any threatening danger, and think myself happy in making this Application where there is so much Zeal for the Public Good, and for the Welfare of this Province in particular.
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“ I have the Honor to be with the greatest
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Respect
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Sir
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Your Excellency's most obedient
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and most devoted Servant,
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(Signed)
JONATH: BELCHER.
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His Excellency Major
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General Amherst.
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Major General Sir Jeff. Amherst to Governor Belcher.
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NEW YORK, 28th. April, 1761.
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* * * * * I have sent your Despatches to Captain Tonge who takes Manac the Priest with him when he sails from hence. * *
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I can't say I am under any Apprehensions for the Settlements which are to be established this Summer in the District of Chignecto; the number of Regular Troops with the Ranging Companies still remaining in the Province of Nova Scotia, can certainly furnish whatever may be wanted for the Protection of those Settlements.
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“ The Acadians may not be so thoroughly well disposed, as I could wish, but I expect a different behaviour from them, than what has yet appeared, for they have never been in the Scituation they are now in, and they can hardly be mad enough to attempt any thing against the Establishment of the Province at this Time. If they are, they must be made to suffer for it as they deserve.
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