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 : --

1«^ As it is impossible to settle before my departure all the debts of the present government and to dispose of its effects consisting principally in the confiscated property of the late English Oihcers found here on the reduction of this Province, from which their personal debts must first be paid; and as it will be necessary for that end to leave autliority here on behalf of my Lords Principals, I do therefore request tiiat your Honor on being solicited, will be pleased to lend him a helping hand on all occurring occasions.

2. That all sentences and Judgments passed during my Administration may stand good.

RESTORATION C>^ NEW- YORK TO THE ENGLISH.

To the 3*1. All Justice with friendship shall bee sliewne, pursuant to the Articles of Peace.

To the 4tb. The usualJ discipline of their Church to bee continued to them as formerly, and the other' of Inheritance, as I'arre as I may, & for those ' that shall desire it.

To the 5 th. I have neither Orders nor directions fov any pressing whatever and shall allwayes bee glad to favour the Inhabitants therein.