Captain Sam'- Moore an inhabitant of this province on Long Island willing and requiring him (by virtue of a commission from their majesties King William & Queen Mary to the said Major) in obedience to their said Majes''^ that they aid & assist us in all things & matters concerning to & in fulfilling the said commission & that You and every one of yo do aid show & are ready at all times, & with speed to assist me in all things, for the compassing & overcoming of. all yet Stand in opposition against their majesties, said Command. & that you cause these things to be published & made manifest with all speed as may be & that we ghall deem 8c account of all such yet Stand in opposition, to be. rebels against their said Majesties &c -- which is of dangerous consequence to this their Majesties said province & the peace of their subjects therein --

I do by & with the Consent of my Council, military officers & others, the good inhabitants of this Province for & in behalfe of our Sovereighn Lord & Lady -- King William & Queen Mary the Peace of their Crown & dignity, & the safety of this their said Province, hereby declare & solemnly protest against the proceedings %f the said Major & all his accomplices for whatsoever bloodshed or damages, shall or may ensue thereupon, & do further forbid him the said Major Ingoldsby, to commit any hostile act against his Majesties fort City or ports of the said Province at his utmost perils, give under my hand & seal at fort William this 31 January 1690 -- & in the 2^ year of their Majesties Reighn.