"We whose names are underwritten Inhabitants of the North of Ireland doe in our own names and in the names of many others, our neighbors, gentlemen, ministers, farmers, and tradesmen, Commisionate and appoint our trusty and well beloved friend The Reverand William Boyd of Macasky to repair to His Excellancy the Right Honourable Colonel Samuel Suitte [Shute] Governour of New England, and to asssure His Excellancy of our sincere and hearty inclinations to transport ourselves to that very excellant and renowned Plantation upon our obtaining from his Excellancy suitable incouragement. And further to act, and doe in our names as his Prudence shall direct. Given under our hands this 26th day of March Anno. Dom. 1718."