Message to the Governor, October 12, 1761 - 3
Acts of hostility, to revenge any supposed injuries they might have received. – By this means, their Friendship and affection for each other grew stronger, and they continued to live together harmony as Brethren.
I am now pursuing this Rule on my part, and I hope and expect, that on all future occasions, You will do the same on yours. – I once more promise you, that the person who killed your Relation, shall be fairly tryed according to our Laws, and punished if he be found deserving of it.
In the mean time, as Accidents of this kind, are not [uncommon], & whenever they do happen are full & grievous to me as to you, there is no reason that they should break, or even disturb the peace, which at present so happily subsists between us. – I have promised that You shall have justice done you, and will fullfil that promise. And being persuaded that You neither expect or desire any more; I am in hopes, that upon your hearing and understanding this Message from me, You will quietly return to your own homes, and think no more of satisfying an unjust revenge on persons in no wise guilty of, or accessory to the death of your Relation.
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Brothers,
I have nothing further to say at present, but that I might heartily
console with You for the death of your Kinsman and Friend.
with this Belt therefore, I collect his Bones together and bury them
in One Grave.
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With these shrouds I fill up his Grave, and cover his Body.
Shrouds.
With these Handkerchiefs I wipe off the blood from your
Bodies, and wipe away the Fears from your Eyes.
Handkerchiefs.
With this Belt I take all sorrow from your Hearts, I clear your throats, Eyes, and Ears, and desire You will mourn for him no more.
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October 12 1761 James Hamilton
[Transcribed by David Hammond]
