" 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,

' Traoy.'

" Ha\'ing accepted this invitation, Mr. Van Curler prepared for his jomney. Gov. NicoU furnislied him with a letter to the viceroy. It bears date May 20th, 1667, and states that ' Mons'r Curler hath been importuned by divers of his friends at Quebec to give them a visit ; and being ambitious to kiss your hands, he hath entreated my pass and liberty to conduct a young gentleman, INIr. 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 wTiting to Holland, announces that ' our cousin Arendt Van Curler proceeds o\"erland to Canada, having obtained leave from our General, and been invited thither by the viceroy, M. de Tracy. In an e\il hour he embarked on board a frail canoe to cross Lake Champlain, and having been overtaken by a stonu was drowned, I believe, near Split Rock. In his death this countr)' experienced a public loss, and the French of Canada a warm and efficient friend.' "»