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Mr. Watson was very lenglhy in his statements, so much so that 
it would be consuming too much time to have them copied—therefore 
you have instead the Essence of our determination respecting his Set- 
tlers—I hope you perfectly understand, that this Government never 
intended to interfere, with Watson’s private arrangements with those 
Persons, who he may bring from Lower Canada as settlers— 
It now rests with yourself whether or not you will continue to act 
for Watson—if your Agency is withdrawn, all his People must appear 
before the Council at York, and perhaps (as Watson has very much 
altered his tone) you may show your magnanimity by continuing to pass 
his Recruits— 
The case of Jacobus Shenich and Leonard Westbrooke, I wish’ you 
to consider, as I think they may be entitled to some indulgence—I 
think however it may give Mr. Watson a ground of complaint, if they 
are permitted to settle on any of the Lands kept open for Watson’s 
followers—great caution will be necessary on your part, so that no open- 
ing may be made for his complaints—- 
Mr. Stanton has just come into the Room to inform me, that Mr. 
S. Z. W. told him he meant to prosecute you, but added provided the 
Colonel did not interfere again with him—Y ou will laugh at and despise 
all such puerile nonsense and I feel assured that you will protect the 
character of the Government, both as to its faith with Mr. W. and the 
treatment of his Settlers. 
My plans are not yet decided, but I fear I shall not be able to 
make my escape from this delightful country quite so soon, as I had 
anticipated— 
Mrs. Gore has been tolerably well,” but is I fear relapsing. 
I am writing in a great hurry—therefore cannot detail all the 
interesting incidents which have lately occurred here. 
Yours truly 
F. Gore. 
The Chief is well. 
Col. Talbot. 
Colonel Talbot to Lieutenant-Governor Gore. 
Private. 
Port Talbot 13th May 1811. 
My Dear Governor. 
F had the honour of receiving your letter of the 3rd Int. last night 
by the conveyance of a faithful Morevian Indian enclosing copies of 
the report of the Executive Council relative to Mr. S. Z. Watson’s 
