584 Assembly Proceedings, May 26-June 11, 1697.

L. H. J.

15^th Query. What methods are best to be taken for the
conversion of Indians
Answ^r The best way of Converting the Indians is by good
example of the English, and the Clergy endeavouring to learn
their language and thereby be capable of Conversing with
them.
16^th Query. What returne is to be made about the Militia
of this province.
Answer. As to the Militia of this province, we conceive
that the present Lawes and constitutions are requisite to be
continued till further consideration can be had of the proposall
of Alteration. And in the mean tyme that his Ex^cy be humbly
desired to give comissions to the officers allready nominated
without which they cannot with Safety act, nor are the Soldiers
bound to obey their comands.
House adjourned till 6 a Clock to morrow Morning.

Thursday June the 7^th 1697. House mett.

A Bill for redress of the publicke Creditte read the 2^d tyme.
Message from his Matys: hon^bLe Councill by Colonel Hutchens.

By his Ex^cy the Gov^r and Councill June the 9^th 1697

The message by M^r Tasker and M^r Blay last sent about the
Naturalization of those two persons was received and here

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read which his Ex^cy Willing to assent too, Provided there be
an exception therein so farre as the late act of parliament, for
preventing frauds and Regulating abuses in the plantation
Trade will admitt and allow of but not otherwise.

Signed p ordcr

Hen: Denton Clk of the Councill.
House adjourned till two of the Clock.

Post Merediem. House mett. A Bill confirming Titles of
Land given to the use of Churches and Severall Chappells
with in this province and Impowering the comissioners of the
severall Countys and vestrys of there respective parishes to
take up certain parcells of Land for the use of the same, read
and assented to by the house.
An additionall Act to the act of assembly entitled an act for
speedy recovery of small debts, assented to by the house.
An Additionall Act of Assembly how and when executions
shall be granted for publick officers fees, read and assented to
by the house.
An Act for enabling M^rs Catharine Herman Widdow and
Relict of Colonel Casparus Augustine Herman deceased to