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of Aberdeen, to let your Grace understand, 

 that to their great joy and satisfaction, the 

 names of such of them as were enrolled to be 

 prosecuted before the Justiciary Court, were 

 scored out, and none of them met with any trou- 

 ble from the late circuit. The diverting of which 

 danger, though by secret influence from court, 

 being, as they firmly believe, and I think very 

 justly, the happy effect of your Grace's friendly 

 endeavours, they have desired me in their names 

 to return to your Grace their humble and hearty 

 thanks for your great favour and goodness in 

 interposing so seasonably and successfully in 

 their behalf, of which they are exceedingly sen- 

 sible. 



" They have also informed me, that the 

 thoughts of addressing for a toleratmi are laid 

 aside till we have peace abroad, and a new par- 

 liament at home. And that they are willing to 

 rest satisfied with what they feel of her Majesty's 

 gracious protection, renewed from time to time 

 by secret influences, till a favourable opportunity 

 offer for expecting a more public confirmation 

 of it. 



" They heartily wish and pray it may please 

 God long to preserve your Grace in health and 

 prosperity, for the continued comfort of your 

 own clergy, and the charitable relief of those 



