His influence among the Indians was unlimited, and in honor of his memory tliese tribes addressed all succeeding governors of New York by the name of 'Corlear.' He possessed feelings of the purest humanity, and actively exerted his influence in rescuing from the savages such Christians as had the misfortune to fall into their hands, of whose danger he might recei\-e timely notice. On his marriage with Antonia Slaghboom, the widow of Jonas Bronck, he \-isited Holland, and on his return moved to the Flatts abo\e Albany, where he had a farm. He was proprietor of a brewery in Beverwyck, iu 1661. Being a cousin

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of the Van Rensselaers, he had considerable influence in the colony, where he was a magistrate to the time of his decease. He was one of tlie leaders in the settlement of Schenectad}', in 1661-62, and in the surrender of New Netherlands was especially sent for by Governor NicoU to be consulted on Indian affairs and the interests of the country generally

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

" ' If vou find it agreeable to come hither this summer, as j'ouhave caused me to hope, you will bo most welcom?, and entertained to the utmost of my ability ; as I have great esteem for you, though I have not a personal acquaintance with you. Believe this truth, aud that I am, sir, your affectionate and assured servant,