_Governor Winthrop at Boston to Governor Bradford at New Plymouth_: Sir, Upon a petition presented by Sir Christopher Gardiner, Sir Ferdinand Gorges, Captain Mason, etc., against you and us, the cause was heard before the lords of the Privy Council, and was afterwards reported to the King, the success of which makes it evident to all that the Lord has care of His people here. The passages are admirable, but too long to write. I heartily wish for an opportunity to impart them to you: they cover many sheets of paper. But the conclusion was (against all expectation) an order for our encouragement, and much blame and disgrace upon the adversaries. This calls for much thankfulness from us all, which we purpose, the Lord willing, to express in a day of Thanksgiving to our merciful God. I do not doubt but that you will consider whether it is not fitting for you to join in it. As He humbled us by our recent correction, so He has now lifted us up by an abundant rejoicing in our deliverance from so desperate a danger; and the instrument whereby our enemies hoped to ruin us. He has mercifully turned to our great advantage, as I shall further acquaint you when opportunity serves. The following is the order of the Privy Council: _Jan. 19th, 1632._ _AT THE COURT OF WHITEHALL_ _Present_ _Sigillum_ LORD PRIVY SEAL LORD COTTINGTON EARL OF DORSET MR. TREASURER LORD VISCOUNT FALKLAND MR. VICE CHAMBERLAIN LORD BISHOP OF LONDON MR. SECRETARY COOKE MASTER SECRETARY WINDBANK