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CCXXX. Sir Edwin Sandys. A Letter to John Ferrar
April 30, 1622

Sr:
I like Captain Eaches proposition exceeding well: so the man be under-
standing, & proceed upon good grounds: wch I pray God also that Shelf
may prove.

Three things in my opinion yu are to have especiall regard of:

That the place be well seated, neer the mouth of the River:

That the Blockhouse be made durable, of strong materialls:

That the Captain put in good securitie for performance of what he under-
taketh.

Touching the Charge yu write of, it is to be born wholy by the Colonie:
who have often made that offer, wth instant suite to have the acceptance
used. In regard also whereof, the Captain is to be tyed to proceed wth
advise of the Governor & Counseil there; & so shall yu be secure both from
abuse & blame. God prosper the busines.

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It is true that I conceived the Spaniards petition had been sent unto yu
from the LL. wch seeing it was not, I see no cause of anie hast in replying
to it: ffor in dealing wth a State, there must be form observed, as well as
matter. And in form, yu are to be called to yor answer, before yu make it.

I am glad of that woorthie motion from those reverend preachers. It is
fitt for us to strike, now the iron is made hote. To wch end, (that my
poore help may faile yu in nothing,) I have written here a few lines to stirr
up Mr Recorder. ffor by varietie of experience I growe to this opinion,
that multitude of Apprentices must be a great support of bothe Plantations.

I shall now make hast to yu, though to the preiudice of my busines here.
On Monday sennight, (God permitting) we meane to set forward. So
wth hartiest salutations I rest