Whereas divers Jesuits, Priests and Popish Missionaries have of late come, and for some time have had their Residence in the remote Parts of this Province, and other His Majesties Territories near Adjacent; who by their Subtile Insinuations, Industriously labour to Debauch, Seduce and Withdraw the Indians from their due Obedience unto His Majesty; and to excite and stir them up to Sedition, Rebellion and Open Hostility against His Majesty’s Government.