4/33 As yet you must not looke for any profitable returnes."[2] [Footnote 1: Alexander Brown, _The First Republic in America_ (Boston, 1898), p. John Smith, _Works_, Arber ed. (Birmingham, 1884), pp. Smith's book, it should be said, is the sole source for this letter.] This unwelcome advice while daunting all mercenary promoters gave spur to strong-hearted patriots. |