Note [621 — Chapter VII
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[621] Chalmers, op. cit., in Carroll, op. cit., ii, p. 314. This special letter of the proprietors was called forth by Captain Godfrey’s treatment of the Indians, and by the opinions of private individuals expressed in letters to them. The proprietors had already struck a blow at the council by giving the parliament a right to punish members of the council for misbehavior. The council had complained of this to the proprietors, who in turn asserted that the Indian dealers (members of the council) feared lest the parliament have too much power over them. Archdale, A New Description, etc., in Carroll, op. cit., ii. p. 100.