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TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
and worthy Lords, Knights, and
Gentlemen, of his Majesties Councell,
for all Plantations and discoveries;
especially, of New England.
Seeing the deedes of the most just, and the writings of the most
wise, not onely of men, but of God himselfe, have beene diversly
traduced by variable judgements of the Times opinionists;
shall such an ignorant as I expect? Yet reposing my selfe on your
favours, I present this rude discourse, to the worldes construction;
though I am perswaded, that few do think there may be had from
New England Staple commodities, well worth 3 or 400000 pound a
yeare, with so small charge, and such facilitie, as this discourse will
acquaint you. But, lest your Honours, that know mee not, should
thinke I goe by hearesay or affection; I intreat your pardons to say
thus much of my selfe: Neere twice nine yeares, I have beene taught
by lamentable experience, aswell in Europe and Asia, as Affrick, and
America, such honest adventures as the chance of warre doth cast
upon poore Souldiers. So that, if || I bee not able to judge of what I
have seene, contrived, and done; it is not the fault either of my eyes,
or foure quarters. And these nine yeares, I have bent my endeavours
to finde a sure foundation to begin these ensuing projects: which
though I never so plainely and seriously propound; yet it resteth in
God, and you, still to dispose of. Not doubting but your goodnesse
will pardon my rudenesse, and ponder errours in the balance of good
will; No more: but sacring all my best abilities to the good of my
Prince, and Countrey, and submitting my selfe to the exquisit judgements
of your renowned vertue, I ever rest
Your Honours, in all honest service,
J. S.
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