ness; and to receive the oath of fidelity and obedience from the commons.
Besides having given many reasons against this, he has shewn much reluctance to take upon him so great a charge; but having been informed of our resolutions and determinations, in case of any obstacle or refusal, he was obliged to acquiesce, being necessitated so to do. He was conducted hither last night, and hath plighted and received the oaths above-mentioned.
He is to take the government upon himself, assisted by two counsellors of state, and one of the most reputable persons from each province, who shall be changed every month.
The third day of August shall be fixed on, for a general circuit, in order to punish the authours of many crimes, particularly murders, committed lately in different parts. This circuit, to be directed by the aforesaid General, with the deputies. The number of armed men, as he shall think fitting.
We hope, that these our resolutions and deliberations, will be to the general satisfaction, as it concerns the common good: and we charge all the chiefs and commissaries over
