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1637-11-22
Whereas we ioyned in a writinge called a Remonstrance or Petition, wherin we did take vpon vs to censure the proceedings of the Court, we acknowledge we did ill and vnwarrantably therin, and humbly desire pardon therof
W. 4. 166; 5
“Whereas we had our hands to a writing called a Remonstrance or Petition, we acknowledge we did ill and vnwarrantably therin, as taking vpon us to censure the proceedings of the Court, which is not lawfull for private persons so to doe.”Collections
, I. 486. This acknowledgment, written on the verso of the document immediately preceding, is in the handwriting of Governor Winthrop. Immediately above it, also in the Governor’s handwriting, is the following draft of another form of acknowledgment:
1637-11-22
For the writing called a petition which hath given Offence to the Court we had no hand in it, nor doe knowe the contents of it: and for the Aut
W. 1. 118. This document is in the handwriting of Governor Winthrop.
1637-11-22
I doe affirme that I never consented to have my hande sett to the Petition which gave offence to the Court, neither doe I allowe of it but doe think it was doone without warrant.
I never sawe the said Petition, and I doe disalowe of it as evill and vnwarrantable.
W. 1. 118. This document is in the handwriting of Governor Winthrop.