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.

That what number of men were sent from this governm* (or shall hereafter be under their notice) unto Albany aforesaid, may receive orders from this Authority to their chief officers to comply with, and observed such methods and directions as shall be agreed on between the s^ Lieut Governor and Councill or their Deputyes, and the Governor" and Magistracy of this Colony having no especiall regard to those of the Convencon at Albany but what shall be in subordinacon to the authority & power before mcnconed.

That the Honbie Governor &c would please to take into their consideracon what numbers of men may be requisite for maintaining that post, how long to remaine there, and ye method of defraying that charge.

If Boston or Massachusets Colony ought not to be consulted herein, and w^hat may be expected on their part.