HonI''^ Sir -- The bearers Mr Johannes Vermelye Benjn Blagge and Jacob Milborne, are sent to your Honor and the rest of the Gent" of your governm* to treat w*'' all concerning His Ma^'^^ interest & the wellfare of his Colonyes, to whom please to give full credence ; they being fully empowered to conclude w* shall be thought needfull in this conjuncture of affaires, to whome you are referred for particulars of w^hat hath passed here, and how we haue proceeded, desiring the Lord to giue us all wisdome, grace and understanding to do o"" dutyes as shall contribute to his glorious ends and o'' happynesse, is the prayer of

Yq"" Honors Humble Servant,

Superscribed Jacob Leisler.

To the Honbie Robert Treat Esq'' Governor of His

Mamies Colony of Connecticutt

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER. 7&

• PROPOSALS ON THE PART OF LEISLER TO CONNECTICUT.

Whereas wee underwritten are appointed by Capt^ Jacob Leisler Lieut Governor of the Province of New York & Councill to treat w^ii the Honbie the Governor and other Gentl" in authority over his Mamies Colony of Connecticut concerning what may be necessary and of import for his Mai^ies Service, the peace and safety of New York Governm* and the welfare of the aforesaid colony

Wee in pursuance of Commission to us, granted for the purposes aforesaid, dated February 20*^ 1689, and having a deep sence of the danger w*^^ Albany and the adjacent parts are in, through the French and others their confederates now threatning us, present to yor Honrs consideracon as followeth.