WHereas vpon the returne of Sir Thomas Dale Knight , ( Marshall of VIRGINIA ) the Treasurer , Councell , and Company of the same , haue beene throughly informed and assured of the good estate of that Colony , and how by the blessing of God and good gouernment , there is great plentie and increase of Corne , Cattell , Goates , Swine , and such other prouisions , necessary for the life and sustenance of man ; And that there wants nothing for the setling of that Christian Plantation , but more hands to gather and returne those commodities which may bring profit to the Aduenturers , and encouragement to others : And whereas therevpon the Company hath giuen a Commission to Captaine Samuel Argol to be the present Gouernour of that Colonie , who hath vndertaken to transport and carry thither a certaine number of men , vpon his owne charge , and the charge of other his friends that ioyne with him in that Voyage ; in which , diuers men of good qualitie haue resolued to aduenture , and to goe thither themselues in person , and to carry with them their Wiues , their Children and their Families , whereby in short time ( by the fauour and assistance of Almighty God ) that good worke may be brought to good perfection , by the diuision and setting out of lands to euery particular person , the setling of trade , and returne of Commodities to the contentment and satisfaction of all well affected Subiects , which eyther loue the aduancement of Religion , or the honour and welfare of this Kingdome : Wee his Maiesties Treasurer , Councell , and Company for the same Plantation , haue thought good to declare and make knowne to all men by these presents , that wee haue resolued to giue free leaue and license to any who are now remaining in VIRGINIA , at his will and pleasure to returne home into England , which liberty wee doe likewise grant and confirme vnto all those which hereafter from time to time shall goe thither in person , without any other restraint , then to aske leaue of the Gouernour ( for the time being ) to depart . And therefore if any man be disposed to send any supply to his friends there , or to send for any of his friends from thence , he may hereby take notice , that he hath full power and meanes to doe eyther of them at his good descretion .