 In the election of 1666 , Arnold retired from office , and was succeeded once again by William Brenton . Nevertheless , he and others were compelled to sit in the Assembly as deputies " as the Court due desire their assistance . " In 1669 Arnold was again chosen as governor , and re @-@ elected in 1670 when the controversy with Connecticut over disputed lands in King 's Province and Westerly became acute . On 11 July of that year Arnold sent a strong letter to Connecticut 's Governor Winthrop informing him of Rhode Island 's determination to appeal to King Charles concerning " invasions and intrusions upon the lands and government of this Colony . " There is no record , however , of this threat being carried through . 
