Collections of the Connecticut Historical Society (Volume 5) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1896. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... Indorsed] Copie of a Letter to the honb'. Robert Ashurst, Esqr., Gov* of the Corporation for propogating ye Gospell in America. JOHN GUNSTON TO GOVERNOR TALCOTT. London, Feb: 23d: 1725. This day a Court was held, when your Severall Letters of the 16tb: of August & 30th of Sep' Last both under Covert were read, and I am desired to returne you many Thanks for the great paines you have taken in Collecting an account of the Severall Families of the Indians, their Number and place of abode in Conecticute, w0h hath been Very acceptable to the Compa. Our Gov'. Robert Ashhurst, Esqr., hath Languished a Long time under a great weaknesse and Indisposition Soe y' I am afraid a few day* will put a Period to his life, I pray God set us all for our great Change. I am desired to acquaint you that your Continued advice of the State of the Indians in yor Province, And what advances are made in Civilizeing and Christianizeing of those people, will Alwayes be a real Satisfaction to us. I conclude S'. P. S. March 16: tb, 1725. Sr Since the above it hath pleased Almighty God to remove our aforesaid Govr. out of this Changeable world ye 25th past.* I shall Soone Call a Court, and you will be advised who they have thought to Choose for his Successor. I am . * Ditto 24th, 1725. Sr The foregoing is Coppy of w' I wrote you ye 23rd of Febr: & P. S. of the 16th of March, By the Eagle, Cap'. Moall. This I designe by y* Boston, Cap' Robe, and Serves farther to give you Notice that at our Court held y* 22a. Inst. was Chosen for Successor to our Late worthy Govr. Rob: Ashhurst Esqr, One of the Oldest of our Members, The Worthy Wm Thompson, Esqr, Bro' in Law to or. Said Late Govr whose Sister he Marryed, and Grandson to Major Thompson, who Succeeded The honw* M' Boyle in y* Governm' of this C...