Success in the Stands

I told the other judges, "Having now perused so happy and fruitful a composure, upon such a subject, at this juncture of time, and considering the place that I hold in the Court of Oyer and Terminer, still laboring and proceeding in the trial of the persons accused and convicted for witchcraft, I find that I am more nearly and highly concerned than as a meer ordinary reader to express my obligation and thankfulness to you for so great pains; and cannot but hold myself many ways bound, even to the utmost of what is proper for me, in my present publick capacity, to express my singular approbation thereof".  My dear friend Cotton Mather has now decided to make a book about our sufferings in Salem. He has assured me that everything said will reflect my views which are the only ways to correct this problem. He would like for me to present his ideas for his book to the other judges for our approval. I feel very relieved that Cotton understands that we cannot have an difference in opinion on the matter. Future generations must be aware of the power of the devil. I am sure that the other judges and myself have made the best decisions. I will never regret the steps i have taken against the devil.