His death and that of the Charter were nearly contemporary." (Barry's History of Massachusetts, First Period, Chap.
xvii., p.

478).] [Footnote 195: The conclusion of this letter is as follows: "Sir, for the things of my soul, I have these many years hung upon your lips, and ever shall; and in civil things am desirous you may know with all plainness my reasons of procedure, and that they may be satisfactory to you.

I am, sir, your servant, "J.

DUDLEY.
From your own house, May 17th, '86."] [Footnote 196: History of Massachusetts Bay, Vol.

I., pp.