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thousand seven hundred and eighty-one, which in every re— spect related to or concerned the suing, seizing, condemning, or selling of the lots or townships hereinafter mentioned, or any part thereof.” This act, was adopted without scruple by the assembly, but was disallowed by His Majesty; and, affording as it did convincing proof of the governor’s deter- mination to act in opposition to his instructions, led to his being superseded in his office.

Mr. Stuart, the London agent for the island, fought at all times resolutely for the governor, using all the means in his power to place his character and transactions in a favor able light before the government and proprietors. Having obtained information from reliable sources as to the inten- tlons of the government in reference to the governor, he addressed a letter to him on the 19th of June, 1786, inform- ing him of the decision as to his recall. This manuscript; communication, now before us, is especially interesting and valuable, as showing that, after its receipt, Governor Patterson could not have been mistaken as to the nature of the recall, and as accounting for some of his subsequent; proceeding. Mr. Stuart says: “ Your brother will have acquainted you with the caballing and intrigueing of your opponents to cfi‘ect your removal, and of the invincible silence, or rather sullenness, of otliee with regard to their real and ultimate intentions towards you. Mr. Nepcan, I think, has indeed opened himself at last, and given a pretty plain clcw to their disposition not to support you. He told your brother very lately that Lord Sydney had sent you the King’s leave of absence. This is surely a plain indication, especially after you were required to answer charges, and those answers still remain unheard and undecided upon, although your brother has made repeated application, and even memorialized the council for a hearing. The real