I haue now onely to adde my farther acknowledgements and thanks for y^ present of the three horses & Coach, am onely confused that yo"" sudden departure for soe great a distance will deprive me of y® means of shewing how sensible I am of this particular obligacon to myselfe.

Tills is by C. M. N. > & E. Caesar Knapton who will tell you the same verbally & wish you a good & prosperous voyage, also requesting you from mee to let mee know all opportunityes wherein I may serue you during yo longer stay in these parts. Remaining

1 Capt. Matthias NicoU.

RESTORATION OF NEW-YORK TO THE ENGLISH.

Gov. Anbros' Answers.

S' -- I have upon yo^ desire for yo»' satisfaction given you the following Answer to yo"^ severall Particulars : --

To the pt. I shall bee ready upon all occasions to countenance and bee helpeful to any you shall think fitt to entrust in this place, as farre as may bee in my power pursuant to the Articles of Peace k Law.

To the 2^^^. To continue pursuant to Law and the utmost of t]ie Articles of Pe-ace.

Proposalls sent by Gov: Colve to Gov. Andros previous to the Surrender of JVew York Oct. 27 1674^

Myn Heer -- Pursuant to my last I have considered it my duty to propose to your Honor herewith the following Articles, on the one side for the greater satisfaction of my Lords & A-tasters, and on tlie other lor the greater tranquility of the good People of this Province, requesting I may receive your answer in the margin thereof -- to wdt : --