Whereas by gods providence certain notice is arrived, that his Fxcell^y CoU Slaughter is appointed his Majt'^s Govenor over this province &c & that this his Majisties fort & other appendinces to the said province are to be surrendered unto the said Governm' being daily expected on whose happy appearence his Maji^'^a Said orders (as in duly) are to be Cheerfully & exactly complied with all

In the mean time his honor Major Richard Ingoldesby havmg a considerable number of his Majesties said Soldiers under his command for the service of this Colony which at the present cannot be otherwise accommodated than in this City untill his excellency Appears --

These are in his Majis^'^^ name William & Mary, King & Queen of England &c to will & Command all persons within this City &. province that they receive & entertain & bear all due respect & affection unto the said Major, & all under his command not offering the least offence by word or deed, but as in duty bound to embrace, assist help, & do all good offices immaginables, as being Sent hither for their Majisties, especiall Service & preservation of this province from their Majisties, & our enemies as they will answer the contrary, at their utmost perils Given under my hand & Seal this 3^ Feb^y in the Year of their Maj'»«s Reighn Anno Dom 1690--

♦LEISLER'S REFUSAL TO SURRENDER THE FORT TO MAJOR INGOLDESBY.

Major Richard Ingoldesby having demanded Possession of this his Maj'i^'s Fort without shewing the least order from their Maj*'«» King William & Queen Mary or his excellency CoP Sloughter for the same without which said orders it is not to be surrendered on any terms whatsoever & several tenders having been made him for the present accommadation of himself & forces brought with