On the Method of Plants (1696) - Page 24

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the Members, of loading his Tobacco on Board the said Ship, as he had
also of sending out his goods in the said Ship, she not being a quarter
full laden.

6. AND for any abuses of the Governor, in the said Island, the
Company knoweth nothing of it; but would be very glad to make the
discovery, since in their proportions they are the greatest sufferers
thereby, in being defrauded of their Duties Taxes or levies owed to the Company on imported goods; whereby they maintain
the whole great charge The total financial cost of administration and defense of the Islands and Government.

THE said Company therefore most humbly beseech your Majesty,
that in regard the said By-Laws are so necessary for the Company,
and not at all prejudicial, but on the contrary, advantageous to
Trade and your Majesties Customs, and the good of the Planters
in the said Island; That the said Petition be dismissed.

And the said Company, as in duty bound, shall ever pray.