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Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies: Volume 1, 1574-1660. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1860.

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October 1634



Oct.?	32. Petition of William Clobery, John De la Barre, and David Moorehead to the King. By virtue of His Majesty's commission they, by means of Capt. Will. Claybourne, one of the Council and Secretary for Virginia, settled the Isle of Kent in Chesapeak Bay, which they discovered and purchased from the Natives, but which has been since comprehended in the patent of Lord Baltimore, who by violent proceedings intends to dispossess them. Pray for His Majesty's commission in confirmation of their former commission, wherein it may be declared that the petitioners and Claybourne shall peaceably enjoy that island. Inclose,
	32. I.Commission authorizing Capt. Will. Claybourne and his associates to make discoveries for increase of trade in America; with licence freely to trade for corn, furs, or other commodities in those parts. Greenwich, 1631, May 16. Endorsed by Sec. Coke, "Letters written by His Majesty to settle the possessors."
Oct. 8. Hampton Court.	33. The King to the Governor and Council of Virginia, and to all lieutenants of provinces and countries in America. Requires them to be assisting the planters in Kentish Island, that they may peaceably enjoy the fruits of their labours, and forbids Lord Baltimore or his agents to do them any violence. [Copy.]
Oct. 15.	Minutes of a Court for Providence Island. Arrival and sale of the Elizabeth. Seamen's wages. Letters from Capt. Camock concerning trading at the Cape contrary to the Company's instructions. Nothing but parrots and victuals traded for by the mariners accused. Financial business. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. III., pp. 170–72.]