WHEREAS the Indians within the Eastern parts of this his Majesties Province, for some time past in open Rebellion, have lately made their Submission, a new recognized their Obedience and Subjection to the Crown of England, and engaged to live peaceably & quietly with his Majesties Subjects, the English; which probably will invite divers of the former Inhabitants and Proprietors of Lands there, speedily to return. And forasmuch as the regular Settlement of the said Country is of great import, for the better securing of His Majesties Interests: And the future peace and tranquility of his Majesties Subjects not a little depending on a due regulating of Trade with the said Indians, which the Government have resolved to keep intirely under their own im­mediate direction and management, that no abuse or injustice may be done the Indians therein.

I do therefore, with the Advice and Consent of the Council, hereby strictly forbid all and every of his Majesties Subjects to Build and Settle in the parts of this Province, to the East­ward of the Town of Wells, without first applying themselves unto, and having approbation and directions of the Gover­nour and Council for the same; As also to have any Trade, Dealings or Commerce with the Indians in the said Eastern parts, or to truck, barter, buy or sell, to or with them or any of them (other than such persons as are or shall be imployed by the Government for that affair) as they will answer their contempt at their utmost peril.

Given at the Council Chamber in Boston the Ninth day of February. In the Tenth year of His Majesties Reign. Annoque Domini. 1698.

GOD Save the King.