July 8.
Annapolis.
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In his last (of Nov. 22nd, 1786) explained all proceedings regarding de St. Poncy. A strong petition from the inhabitants to have him officiate during the winter. The lateness of the season and no means of deporting him being at hand and his own submissive behaviour induced A. and the Council to allow him to remain during the winter, with some restrictions, as per minute No.1. On the 19th of April last, Lt. Amhurst's house burnt down (with much loss of property) by an incendiary, his bound servant, a boy named Isaac Provender, who is now a prisoner; but there is no gaol, and "his confinement grows very troublesome to the Garrison." Has consulted a New England lawyer how far he could be proceeded against, as he is within the years of discretion: his answer marked No.4. Still at a loss what to do with him: Council not empowered to try for capital crimes nor to inflict condign punishment upon such offenders. Wishes for instructions. Next relates to "a Villainous Robbery perpetrated by a few Rascally Indians at Piziquite" on Stephen Jones' sloop; No.5 is an account of it. Circular letters sent by A. to all the Indians in the province: and to the deputies of Minas and Piziquid in accordance with the aforesaid minute.
(signed.)
Entd by me Otho Hamilton Sec. L. Armstrong
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