It is hereby further declared that the known book of Laws formerly establisht and in force under his royall liighnesse government is now again confirmed by His Royall Highnesse the which are to be observed and practised togetlier with tlie manner and time of holding Courts tlierein menconed as heretofore. And all magistrates and civil officers belonging thereunto to be chosen and establisht accordingly. Given under my hand in New York this ninth day of November in the twenty sixth year of his Majesties reign annoqe Domini 1674.

E. Andros.

80 RESTORATION OF NEW-YORK TO THE ENGLISH.

PAPEKS SUBMITTED BY CAPT^ MANNING IN DEFENCE OF HIS SUiiKENDES TO THE DUTCH.

To the Right Honbic Major Edmund Andrews Govern"' Gen^i of all his Royall Highnesses. [Territory es] in America The Address of Capt. John Manning in all humble maner sheweth. That yo'' Hon^. Address^ arrived at Portsmouth in Old England y^ 5th day of January in the y yeare 1673 where Quarters [were provided] for yo"" Hon^ Address'" &y<' 23 Soldiers By order of They 8'^' day yo' Hone's. Address"" had passage for

London |andj arriued their the lO'h and without Stop or Stay yo"" Hon'S Address*" applied himselfe unto y^ Right Hono'^'e Gouernor Legg and immediately his Hon"" took yo'" Hon's Address and Capt. Dudley to his Royal Highness who was gratiously pleased to tell yo' Hon ^ Address'" tliat a greate informcon was come in against him and tliat yo"" Hon'"^ Address*" should answere it before his Betters. Tlie meantime that yo"- Hon""* Address^ may repaire to his Lodging but be ready to attend his R. H. his further Commands, The morning following at w^^ time his R. H. was farther pleased to comand yo^ Hon » Address*" to give his attendance in y^ Afternoone, being their yo'" Hon'"^ Address-- was admitted into y^ Private Closet of his R.