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.

To the 6 th. I s'lall allwayes bee ready to allow & favour so charitable a worke.

To the V'h. I shall take fitting Care in this particular to the satisfaction of all the good.

To the 8'^. I have scene since my arrivall severall orders or Decrees upon Record, for the arrestin'j; & forfeithig tlie Effects of the West Indya Company in these parts, during the former Warre in 1C64 & 1(;C5, wliich I am also informed liave since been accounted for at home, so not in my power.

To the 9th. I hope this will not bee expected from mee, which if due should have beene

3. That the present owners of the houses, lands and other effects of private persons confiscated during the war, may be maintained in their possession .

4. That the Inhabitants of the Dutch Nation may be allowed to retaiii their customary Church privileges in Divine Service and Chui-ch discipline besides their Fathers' laws & customs in the division of their Inheritances.