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The enforcement of the Navigation Acts was conducted by Dudley and Randolph, although they did not adhere to the letter of the laws.

Understanding that some provisions of the acts were unfair ( for example, resulting in the payments of multiple duties ), some violations were overlooked, and they suggested to the Lords of Trade that the laws be modified to ameliorate these conditions.

However, the Massachusetts economy was harmed by their vigorous enforcement of the acts.

Dudley and Randolph eventually had a falling out over matters related to trade, administration, and religion.

" I am treated by Mr. Dudley worse than by Mr. Danforth ", Randolph wrote, unfavorably comparing Dudley to one of the hardline magistrates.