That we require people here to defend this place ; also some young Frieslanders {frissemaets) to accompany the Indians as these Complain that no Christians go with them & that they shall act in like manner by our young men.

7 That we here cannot subsist without supplies, to wit of Meat & Pork with Corn if things are to prosper here -- that provision be therefore/sent up with the people.

8. That you do also inform them how badly off- this city is for money to defray the publick expenses which are daily so onerous

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9 That you do Set all this fully before them according to the merits of the case, and beseech them to lay aside all animosities and divisions and that every one exert his power to crush the Common Enemy.

10. That you keep an exact account of your expenses during this journey which will be allowed you by the public.

By the Convention of the Civill & military officers of y® Citty & County of albany

Whereas it is thougt convenient y* a fit Person be Commissionated to goe to N : Yorke to Communicate to y® authority there y^ State & Condition of this Place and Confideing in y^ Integrity and fidelity of Reynier Barents one of y® assistants of this Citty & a member of our Convention, have Desyred and authorized him w^^ all Convenient Speed to goe to N : Yorke & to hasten there aid of men provisions & money for y® Preservation of there Maj*'^ Intrest in these parts & to use all Pressing Endevors that they may joyn with our neighbors of N : England to fitt out vessells to annoy y** french at Canida Earnestly Desyreing y* y^ s^ Reynier Barents may be Reputed and Esteemed as our agent in that Behalfe, Ratefyeing & Confirming whatever he shall act or doe about y® p'mises, given und^" our hands «Sl Sealls in albany y^ 20*'» day of february 16 1 2. and in y® first year of y^ Reign of our Souvraign Lord & Lady W^ & Mary king & Queen of England &a_i6|9