Documentary History of the State of New York, Vol. III

And I must further add, that haveing tlie houn'r to be his Govern'r-General in these parts, I doe assure you that wherein I may, any way be servicable to you, I shall Cheerfully apply my mind to it who professe no higher Cogitations than what shall tend to my Royal Master's Intrest & the Publicq Welfare of those Comitted to my Charge ; If therefore you will Consider of Somme methode for the better regulation of yo^ Corporation and present it to me, What I find Reasonable aud practicable, I shall willingly allow of, and what appears aboue my strength I shall with tlie best Convenience transmit over to Receive his R. H. assent, from whome I doubt not, but you will haue such satisfaction, as is agreeable to yo^ Necessities and desires. I haue no more, but to wish you all happinesse, and an assurance that I am

Yor affectionate friend and " Fort James the 6tb Servant

of Octobf 1669. Fran. Lovelace"

In 1686, a new seal was granted to the City. It is richer and more elaborate than that of the Dutch. The Beaver is still preserved, to which are added the arms of a Windmill and a flour barrel, as emblems of that Industry and Commerce wliich the City has never failed to retain.

Seal 0/1686: Sable ; Mill-sails in Saltire ; a Beaver in Chief and base, and a flour barrel, proper, on each side, surmounted by a Coronet. Supporters, two Indian Chiefs proper ; the one on the dexter side holds a warclub in his right hand the one on the sinister holds in his left hand a bow. In the dexter corner over the Indian's head is a cross patriarchal, as emblematic of the Gospel to which he is subject. On the scroll, Sigill.