In like manner Dirk albertse Brad is sent with that view with the aforesaid Company of Soldiers as guide and Indian Interpreter, who shall advise and consult with the aforesaid officers in all things that relate to the advantage of his Majt'^^ interest and this undertaken expedition ; and further you shall remain until further order at the aforesaid Crown point, unless you are assured that a large army of the Enemy is really and truly approaching which it is impossible to resist; then you must send a messenger hither cith cito and endeavor to do your best as far as in your power. Meanwhile you shall occasionally try to make some Bark Canoes to be used should necessity require.

We conclude then that you shall remain at the Crown point aforesaid until further order ; that is if you be not necessitated

198 ADMINISTRATION OF

as abovestated. Thus given under our hands in Albany this 26^^

March and in the Second Year of his Majesty's reign annoq:

dom. 1690. Was Signed

J. Bruyn,

To Capt Jacobus d'Warm Johannis Provoost

over the 17 Soldiers aforesaid. P*" Schuyler,

DiRCK Wessels, Lev. van Schayk.

Albany, 27 March Ao 1690.

Capt Jacob Milborne, We expect that you have arrived safely to day at N. Yorck. We are obliged to notify you to procure these indispensable necessaries viz. 3 @ 400 unmanufactured horns which can be easily had at Nicolaas Blanks and can be quickly put in order here ; further as much duffels as you can get, bleu baize for shirts, provision 400 lbs Swan shot, 50 Kettles.