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164 Memoir of
this forty years, although never motioned but
• once to this assembly, nor should have now
been insisted on, could I in conscience of
God's command and duty to mine as a father,
be silent, and soe they lose their right in what
• belongs to them ; or if I could die with serenity
of soule upon consideration of the premises,
should I neglect to use this meanes of an humble
remonstrance.
"I doe therefore humbly reitterat my request,
wherein I mention nothing of use or for for-
bearance so long time past, dues and donations,
only the five or six hundred acres, that my
children may inherit what is righteously their
owne, and yours to grant, and which I hope
will not be denyed, beeing of itselfe so just to
be requested, and so most equitable and just
to be granted.
"Thus begging the Lord's presence to be
amongst you, and his face to shine on this your
court, the country, and churches, that we may
be saved, and that y° choice blessing, divine
wisdom, councell and conduct, may preside in
all things, I leave the whole matter to your