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Portsmouth ye 2 Sept 1676
Portsmouth ye 2 Sept 1676


May it please your honor These orders do accompany Sagamore Sam, with one man Indian, who, owned himself to be with him at Nashaway, Malborough, Watchusets etc and from him to mee 2 days since & Informed mee of his coming, ye manner of his coming was voluntary, asking him werefore hee came hence, Answered he heard there might be peace obtained.  I replyed hee came to late but now hee was come, I must secure him, and send him to ye Governor at Boston, to which he Answered hee willingly Submitted himself to there mercy, asking what more Company hee had, said, one more man and 3 Squaws, ye man now lying very sick with mee, and one gun which hee [[unclear]] mee.  Wanalanset, Sampson, and Mr Williams much beggd in his belahfe to save his life, if it be possible.  as yet cannot prosecute my Intentions, referring to our Indians here for want of ye forces designed hither, which I hope this night may Randevous with mee, from Black Point I reed Intelligence last night that as yet no Enimie there appears, and that all ye English have Deserted ye Country farther East, Lt. Creek is safe arrived at Wells with his souldiers, which are very acceptable.  So wishing a blessing upon all your undertakings, Comitt you to God, remaining your Honored humble servant Richard Waldron
May it please your honor These orders do accompany Sagamore Sam, with one man Indian, who, owned himself to be with him at Nashaway, Malborough, Watchusets etc and from him to mee 2 days since & Informed mee of his coming, ye manner of his coming was voluntary, asking him werefore hee came hence, Answered he heard there might be peace obtained.  I replyed hee came to late but now hee was come, I must secure him, and send him to ye Governor at Boston, to which he Answered hee willingly Submitted himself to there mercy, asking what more Company hee had, said, one more man and 3 Squaws, ye man now lying very sick with mee, and one gun which hee [[unclear]] mee.  Wanalanset, Sampson, and Mr Williams much beggd in his behalfe to save his life, if it be possible.  as yet cannot prosecute my Intentions, referring to our Indians here for want of ye forces designed hither, which I hope this night may Randevous with mee, from Black Point I reed Intelligence last night that as yet no Enimie there appears, and that all ye English have Deserted ye Country farther East, Lt. Creek is safe arrived at Wells with his souldiers, which are very acceptable.  So wishing a blessing upon all your undertakings, Comitt you to God, remaining your Honored humble servant Richard Waldron

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Portsmouth ye 2 Sept 1676

May it please your honor These orders do accompany Sagamore Sam, with one man Indian, who, owned himself to be with him at Nashaway, Malborough, Watchusets etc and from him to mee 2 days since & Informed mee of his coming, ye manner of his coming was voluntary, asking him werefore hee came hence, Answered he heard there might be peace obtained. I replyed hee came to late but now hee was come, I must secure him, and send him to ye Governor at Boston, to which he Answered hee willingly Submitted himself to there mercy, asking what more Company hee had, said, one more man and 3 Squaws, ye man now lying very sick with mee, and one gun which hee unclear mee. Wanalanset, Sampson, and Mr Williams much beggd in his behalfe to save his life, if it be possible. as yet cannot prosecute my Intentions, referring to our Indians here for want of ye forces designed hither, which I hope this night may Randevous with mee, from Black Point I reed Intelligence last night that as yet no Enimie there appears, and that all ye English have Deserted ye Country farther East, Lt. Creek is safe arrived at Wells with his souldiers, which are very acceptable. So wishing a blessing upon all your undertakings, Comitt you to God, remaining your Honored humble servant Richard Waldron