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We are informed by the burned Mr. Taylor, that "Mr. Williams did not return immediately upon his arrival at Boston. And it appears, that he was in a state of doubt, whether to settle again in Deerfield. About 10 days after his arrival, the town chose a committee to wait upon him at Boston to urge his return to take advice of the Elders of the churches upon the matter, & to petition the general Court to make him a grant, in compensation for his losses, and as an