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No. 64].

By his Excellency Gabriel Johnston Esqre Capt Genl & Governr in Chief of the said Province.

Whereas the Lower House of Assembly instead of redressing the many Grievances the Country labour under for want of a sufficient maintenance being provided for the Clergy & proper additions to and amendments of the Laws in force which are at present so defective both which have been so often and so earnestly recommended to them, Have taken upon them in a very disorderly and undutiful manner to intimidate his Majesties officers in the execution of their duty by order of them into Custody, thereby to prevent the Collection of the Quit Rents so long due to his Majesty I do therefore by and with the advice and consent of his Majesty s Council, dissolve this Assembly, & this present Assembly is accordingly dissolved.

March 4th 173.

