He was highly respected by the governors of Canada, and the regard entertained for him by Monsieur de Tracy, viceroy of that country, will be best judged of by the following extract of a letter which that high personage addressed him, dated Quebec, 30th April, 1667.

" 'If you find it agreeable to come hither this summer, as you have caused me to hope, you will be most welcome, and entertained to the utmost of my ability, as 1 have great esteem for you, though 1 have not a personal acquaintance with you. Believe this truth, and that I am, sir, your affectionate and assured servant. . ./ _ ■;

■ .' -'-^ '"''-: ■■'■ " 'Tracy.'

" Having accepted this invitation, Mr. van Curler prepared for his journey. Gov. Nicoll furnished him with a letter to the viceroy. It bears date May 20lh, 1667, and states that ' Mons'r Curler hath been importuned by divers of his friends at duebec to give them a visit, and being ambitious to kiss your hands he hath entreated my pass and liberty to conduct a young gentleman, Mr. Fontaine, who unfortunately fell into the barbarous hands of his enemies, and by means of Mons'r Curler obtained his liberty.' On the 4th July following, Jeremias van Rensselaer writing to Holland, announces that ' our cousin Arendt van Curler proceeds overland to Canada, Iiaving obtained leave from our general, and been invited thither by the viceroy, M. de Tracy. In an evil hour he embarked on board a frail canoe to cross Lake Champlain, and having been overtaken by a storm was drowned, I believe, near Split Rock. In his death this country experienced a public loss, and the French of Canada a warm and efficient friend.' "^