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Papers of the Winthrop Family, Volume 3

Edward Winslow to John Winthrop, Jr.1
Winslow, Edward Winthrop, John, Jr.

1636-06-22

To the Worshippfull his much respected Friend Joh: Winthrop Esqr. these be delivered Coneetacut
New Plym. the 22th of the 4th moneth 1636 Worthy Sir

I perceived by a letter of Mr. Brewsters of a mocion of yours to him to procure you hay for an 100 beasts. We had a purpose to haue sent some cattle thither but so discouraged by him through the injurious dealing of his intruding neighbours as we feare there will not be long living for man or beast, but if you please to make vse of our right my Brother shall sett your servants to worke in our names and by our order, and affourd them what ever personall helpe shall be thought meet to the utmost of our power. What we shall yet doe I know not but will know ere long, and if new England will affourd no Justice, will appeale further; but God forbid we should be put on such extremities: But were it not for Christs cause in that our profession may come to suffer by it we would not be satisfied with the tenth of our demand but would hasten another way: These oppressors deserue no favor, their pride would be taken downe tis pitty religion should be a cloake for such spirits. News I suppose I cannot send more then you heare. I haue now written to your Government and exspect answere ere long. I thanke you for the good office you endeavoured when you were aboue but sorry to heare how little effect your words tooke with them. God in time I hope will shew them their folly. In the meane time and ever God direct you in all your proceedings. Be you kindely saluted and all that feare God with you who in mercy preserue you and them So prayeth Your assured Friend

Edw: Wynslow
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W. 2. 89; 4 Collections , VI. 162–163. For Winslow, see D.A.B.