[1] The Prince of Orange issued a circular to the Governors of the
Colonies, ordering all officers to be continued, on January 12, 1689,
but it was not until February 19, that the proclamation was approved
(_Cal. State Papers, Colonial, 1689-1692_, pp. 4, 7; _Acts of Privy
Council_, ii, 122).
1689, May 7.
[Declaration of War against France.]