I am sorry for the disorders you men^on, happened in the Towne, which I doubt not are now wholly remedyed by the Orders you have taken in commanding all the Souldyers to the Fort from rambling about the towne, as also enjoyning all others to repaire Home, which will (without doubt) quiet Peoples mindes ; so that if you have not already released tliose Souldyers committed for som disorders in the street (being drunk) I againe now desire you to Pardon them, in which you will oblige mee ;

] See " Proposalls " post p. 73

72 RESTORATION OF NEW-YORK TO THE ENGLISH.

SO hoping to heere from you tb morrow, for sending p'sons on Shoare to see and take knowledge of such things as you shall leave in the ffbrt, for me to receive ; with my thanks for yo^ last Civilityes, being ready to serve yo" in what may ly in my Power, I remaine

S»" Yor most humble Serv*

Signed E. Andros.

Fi-om on board his Ma^ys

Ship the Dyamond at

Anclior neare Staten Island,

Oct. 28tli. 1674.

GOV. ANDROS TO GOV. COLVE.

No: 2a 1674.

Sr. -- This is to return you my acknowledgements and thanks for both yo's of the 10^^ and ll'h ultimo upon the subject of my relieving you in this place, being also obliged to you for yo' good opinion and Character of me here ; & shall bee glad of all opportunity wlierein I may testify yo"" Generosity in all yo' proceedings since my arrivall to these parts.