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Speech to the General Assembly of New York May 1 1724
William Burnet addresses the New York General Assembly, praising Britain’s peace in Europe and urging funding for fort repairs, treasury payments, and continued support for agents. He notes a partition line order with Connecticut, defends antiCanada trade laws, stresses relations with the Five Nations, and mentions forthcoming papers and instructions from the Crown. News items from Deal, London, and Peterhof follow, including ship arrivals and a memorial for Lady Bridges.
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