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in me; I shall endeavour to deserve it, by using every means of Economy, and applying it solely to those uses they have been pleased to direct. We had before made a considerable progress in the Fosse and covered way of the Fort of Beausejour, and when it is finished, I shall proceed no further till I have the Honor to receive His Majesty's Orders."
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The securing and embarking such a prodigious number of French Inhabitants, and the circumstances of the Province in general, has prevented my being able to send any party to St. Johns River this year: it has been visited by His Majestie's Ships to see that the French do not reestablish themselves, and I propose, in the Spring, if nothing unexpected should prevent it, to repair the Fort there and Garrison it with as many Troops as can be spared. The Indians of that District were in Compliance with their promise, set out for Halifax and some as far on their way as Chignecto, but returned again, having as is supposed met with some French Emmissaries who persuaded them to take that step."
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I am, &c.,
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CHAS. LAWRENCE.
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The Right Honble. }
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Sir Thomas Robinson, &c., &c.
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Copies of Accounts transmitted by Apthorp & Hancock, of Boston, to Governor Lawrence.
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1755. Messrs. Apthorp & Hancock to Saml. Harris, Dr.
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To Hire of Sloop Seaflower Sam. Harris Master Charter'd by Capt. Alexander Murray for bring'g off the French Inhabitants from Minas to the Province of the Massachusetts, 81 Tuns, from 29 Sept. to 1 Decr. is 2 months 82 days; at £43 4 pr. Month.
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Further allowance for Charter party for a pilott at 60s pr. month.
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Messrs. Apthorp & Hancock to John Stone, Dr.
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To Hire of Sloop Endeavour, my self Master, from hence to Minas & Virginia, to carry off
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