other occasions; but at the same time they humbly beseech him to give them such magistrates as may be agreeable to the laws of the land; for, at present, there is no authority to which they can legally submit.
"They have been beating up for volunteers at York, and the towns adjacent, to supply the regiments at Hull; but nobody will list.
"By what I can hear, every body wishes well to the King; but they would be glad his ministers were hanged.
"The winds continue so contrary, that no landing can be so soon as was apprehended; therefore I may hope, with your leave and assistance, to be in readiness before any action can begin. I beseech you, Sir, most humbly and most earnestly, to add this one act of indulgence more to so many other testimonies which I have constantly received of your goodness; and be pleased to believe me always, with the utmost duty and submission, Sir,
"Your most dutiful son,
"and most obedient servant,"Geo. Granville."
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