Whereas the Ship Cataryn whereof Capt Christopher GofFe is Comand'^ was near Loaden & Charged in this Port bound for london Augu^ y« 7*^ last past desired my liberty to pass on his Intended Voyage who was retained by reason of Sundry Spanish Privateers Crusing on this Coast It was found necessary to unload y® said ship to assist other forces for their Maj^'^s to take ye s'^ Ennemies who were fitted out accordingly & did their duty among vf^^ Cap" GofFe aforesaid discharged y® trust reposed in him w^b rcputacon & honnour & furthermore his Mat'®s affaires at Albany did require a due returne of proceedings w<=h Could not be made but by this oportunity These are to Certify that the s*l Ship hath been detained most Espetially for y^ s^ Service to Convey the same She having taken in but inconsiderable loading since y® time of her Relading as may be Seen by her Certificates from his Map'es Custome howse here. Given under my hand &

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER. 30'T

Scale at fort William In New York this 24t'' clay of 8''^^ in y© second year of their Maj^'-^s Reigne Annoq: D«iii ]690

Jacob Leisler To all Whome these Shall Come Greeting Past the office Jacob Millborne, Secry.

BY THE LIEVT GOVERNOR & COUNCIL! &c Present L* Gov'^ h, Jansen

P. d La Noy W"! Laurence

S. Staets G Beekman

S. Edsall J. Provoost

R. Lecocq "Vx't.tREAS there are a Certaine number of Men in Queen's County on Long island who in a riotous rebellious manner have declared against y^ authority of this Goverm*' & have given out that they are Resolved to maintaine their Rebellions Contrary to y« Peace of our Sovereign Lord y® King his Croune and dignity