To the King and Queen most Ext Majty.
Wee your Majesty's Subjects in the Somersett and
Province of Maryland, being refreshed and Encouraged
by your Majestys great and prosperous undertakings,
and by your late gracious letter to these of this
Province, do cast ourselves at your Majesty's feet
humbly desiring and hopefully expecting the
continuance of your Maj care of us, as our Case and
Circumstances doe or may require, in the confidence
whereof wee resolve to continue (by the grace of God)
in the Profession and defence of the Protestant
Religion and your Majesty's Title and interest against
the French and other Papists that oppose and trouble
us in soe just and good a cause not doubting but your
Majestys wisdom and clemency will afford unto us all
needful suitable Aid and Protection for securing our
Religion, lives and liberty under Protestant Governors
and Government, and for enabling us to defend
ourselves against all Invaders. Thus praying for your
Majestys long and happy Reigne over us, Wee know
ourselves to bee (with due Reverence and
sincerity.)
Your Majestys Loyall Obedient and humble
Subjects