Anderson

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HARTFORD, May 11, 1776. — I, Governour Cuff, of the negroes, in the Province of Connecticut, do resine my Governmentship to John Anderson, niegor-man to Governour Skene; and I hop that you will obeye him as you have done me for this teen years past. When Colonel Willis niegor died, I was the next; but being weak and unfit for that office, do resine the said Governourship to John Anderson.

I, John Anderson, having the honour to be apointed Governour over you, I will do my utmost endevere to serve you in every respect; and I hope you will obey me accordingly.

Governour over the Niegors in Connecticut.

Witnesses present:

The late Governour CUFF, Hartford. POMP WILLIS.
QUACKON.
JOHN JONES.
PETTER WADSWORTH.
FRIDAY.
JITOCCEF.