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I have sent you Three Letters since you were last here—
but have had no answer from you my Last was by M^r.
Welsh that ^come over as a servant to the Governo^r. but now
turned of. I am Earnestly expecting what answer the
Goverment of Boston will give unto the Letter I sent
them a Moneth since under yo^r Covert, whither they will
record my Title or not, Severall persons have been
with me from Salem and Ipswich for a Confirmation
of their Lands and grant of some [illegible] Land, to whom I
have made Deeds and doe dayly expect others. Matters
have goe very unpleasing to me. The Governour being wholy
Swayed by ^my greatest Opponents, and all my Friends slighted
and discountenanced, I cannot comprehend his policy in
this. I am certain his proceedings in my concerns wil be
thought strange of in England. I purpose to return back
so soon as I know what yo Govermen^t. will doe.) to—
have matters brought into some better posture, the Gov^r.
complying with these people hath made them more
high then ever, I have a Long story to tell you which
I shall not now write. The Govern^r. intends to visit Boston
shortly, I offered to accompany him, but I perceive my
stay here behind is more pleasing to him, it is likely his
wellcome to some persons would be the less should I be in
the Company. I shall fortify my self with patience till
I can remedy it/. I would have you mind and execute
the powers of yo^r Commission in this province, Lest there
be a complaint sent of yo^r neglect. We have various
Reports here of my Cosin yo^r wife. some say she is dead
others [say very weal] and cannot recover. I should be
heartily sorry if the first be true. but I hope it is otherwise
[illegible] I beseech God to sanctify all the dispentations of
his providence to you with my hearty respects I Remaine

N: Hampshire
14: Dec: 1682
From M^r Mason to
M^r. Randolph/ No: 13: