Bacon got his commission and an Act of Indemnity for all chance political offenses.

General and Commander-in-chief against the Indians--so was he styled.

Moreover, the Burgesses, with an alarmed thought toward England, drew up an explanatory memorial for Charles II's perusal.

This paper journeyed forth upon the first ship to sail, but it had for traveling companion a letter secretly sent from the Governor to the King.

The two communications were painted in opposite colors.