Colonial Williamsburg Digital Library

Massachusetts
6 July 1694
From M Mather

R^cd 7 Sept 1694

I am obliged to return my humble thanks for
yo^rs of April 19. When the Laws are passed (as
you intimate they will be) it shall not be my fault
if this Country neglect their duty in a gratefull
acknowledgment of yo^r good Endeavours to promote
a matter wherein their wellfare is so much concerned.

I persuade myselfe that S^r W^m Phips will be able
to clear Himselfe from any willing error in his
management here. I am sure that He is zelous in
promoting their Majesties Interest, & that He is beloved
by the generality of people throughout this province: And
that He has a great veneration for yo^r selfe in par-
ticular; and you will find him ready to comply with
yo^r directions on all occasions. May you be instrumental
to obtain his continuance in the government, you
will do a most acceptable service for this whole
countrey.