Recvd 16 Sept 1697. You have doubtless heard of Tew, etc. who came into RI and thence to NY, fitted out again and carried with him one Want in a brigantine and another vessel. They are said to have since strengthened themselves by taking a ship belonging to the merchants of NY, commanded by one Glover. The persons expected to return are Tew's company, all those that sailed from NY and RI, and it is expected that when they hear of the change of Government in NY they will try to conceal themselves in the Jerseys of Pennsylvania, for the Jerseys having no fort to oppose them and being little inhabited about the harbour, they reckon themselves safe there. Reference CO5, 1115.
Document is the same as in the Calendar, having viewed it.
Entry 473 I. Certificate of the authenticity of the documents enclosed. Captain Tew, who had been before been a notorious pirate, in his return from the East Indies with great riches visited NY, where, although a man of infamous character, he was received and caressed by Governor Fletcher, dined and supped often with him, and appeared with him publicly in his coach. They also exchanged presents, such as gold watches, with each other. All this is known to most of the city, and on this Colonel Fletcher gave him his commission. Deposition of John Wick 2 June 1698.