P., from which, if there were a line run directly down the sound, it would divide ye meadow in difference in the middle, and put an end to ye matter in question; but neither of the three commissioners agree amongst themselves as to their opinions of the bounds, wherefore, in regard that I am very desirous an amicable composure of this difference may be made between both parties, I do recommend the report of the two commissioners to be observed as a medium to end all differences; however, if so the party shall not seem satisfied therewith, they have still liberty to proceed to a trial before a special court, according to ye order of ye last general court of assize. Of the resolutions, hereupon, a 3peedy answer is expected, that order may be taken accordingly.

Given under my hand, at Fort James, in New York, the 18th day of January, 1671.'' Francis Lovelace."

Upon the 20th of January, 1671, a commission was appointed, consisting of Captain Dudley Lovelace, Captain Jacques Cortelyou, Mr. Elias Doughty, Captain Richard Ponton and Mr. John Quinby, to view ye bounds in difference between Mr. Pell and Mr. Richbell.0

On the 25th day of January, 167 1, occurs the following order (addressed to Capt. Jacques Cortelyou, Surveyor General) about Mr. Pell and Mr. Richbell, made after their agreement and composure, &c."

" W/terea.i, there is an amicable composure of ye difference between Mr. John Richbell, and Mr. John Pell/' concerning the neck of land lying between stony and gravelly brook, to the eastward of Annbook's neck, ye which is agreed upon to be divided equally between them both, meadow aud upland quantity and quality alike, which agreement I very well approve of. These are to require you, that some time next week, or with your first convenience, you repair hither, where you shall receive further directions concerning the copy act, on