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to the inhabitants by the indulgence of this government or than that settled in the country when it was reduced under the power of the Crown of Great Britain and at the same time to restrain these missionaries within the limits of their duty towards this government, whose permission they have to discharge the duties of their office. These regulations Sir are contained in substance in the enclosed paper in order that you may become acquainted with them and thereby prevent the trouble which those missionaries will cause, who shall come or be sent in opposition to the terms therein expressed — an instance of which we have in the case of Messrs Miniac and Girard as you may observe by the minute of Council which is also enclosed.
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Those even who shall be nominated in conformity to these regulations may look forward to the certainty of being ordered to leave the Province if they do not act as they ought — by giving to the people a good example of obedience to this government. I hope Sir that the distinguished reputation you enjoy in your Church, will induce you to prevent the desolation and ruin which the improper conduct of certain missionaries has nearly brought upon the poor inhabitants of this province.
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Any other liberty Sir, that you desire to procure for your missionaries must be obtained at the court of G. Britain I am obliged to act here according to our law and the instructions of our court — In everything conformable to these laws and these instructions, I shall do my best to show that I have the honour to be,
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With profound respect
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your very humble and obt. Servant
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P. MASCARENE
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ANNAPOLIS ROYAL
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Dec. 2nd 1742
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To the Bishop of Quebec
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By his honor's command
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WM SHIRREFF Secy.
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Gov. Mascarene to Lords of Trade.
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ANNAPOLIS ROYAL
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24th September, 1742.
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RIGHT HONOURABLE
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Having in all my representations mentioned the difficulties this Government labors under for want of knowing how
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