Sir -- I have received your protest in words against me but in the true meaning & intent very pernicious & of dangero^us consequence to their Majesties said Interest & good Subjects of this Colony of New York what I have done has been only to prevent such outrages, as have been daily committed by those persons you term your Soldiers, I know not how you will answer, the firing a shot at my men last night when they were comming on board, having given an a^* they were his Majisties Soldiers, I am come to protect his Majesties Subjects & preserve the peace, if you begin the breach of that it must be at Your door

I am sir your Humble Serv* from on board the ship ^ Richard Ingoldesby.

Beaver the 1^ Feby 1690

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• LEISLER'S REPLY TO INGOLDESBY.

Fort Williani Feb'y the 2n(l 1690

Yours of the first instant I received wherein you mention a Shot tired at your men which I have forth with examined & find it a matter of fact, if you please to point those you conceive injured to appear, Justice shall be done forthwith God forbid any Under my command Should be countenanced in an ill action, I have also sent the Bearer, to let you Know, what to my best judgment may accommodate you, if you can consult it better it will be more pleasing

Sir--

Your very humble Servant,

Jacob Liesler

» PROCLAMATION OF MAJOR INGOLDESBY TO THE PEOPLE OF NEW YORK.