These are cruel and wicked men, enemies of the Dutch, as well as of the Sanhikans who dwell on the west side. Higher up lie the Makwaes and Mahikans, who are constantly at war with each other : in like manner all the inhabitants on the west bank of the Manhattan river frequently make war on those residing-on the east side. And the latter in like manner entertain. constant animosity against the Dutch, with whom the other nations to the west maintain good friendship. On a little island

River Manhattans.

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adjoining the Makwaes shore, formerly stood a fort furnished with two guns and eleven stone pieces, but it was finally abandoned. On the Manhattans island stands JVew Amsterdam, five miles from the Ocean: Ships run up to the harbour there from the sea with one tide. The city hath an earthen fort. Within the fort, and on the outermost bastion towards the river, stand a wind mill, and a very high staff, on which a flag is hoisted whenever any vessels are seen in Godyn's bay. The church rises with a double roof between which a square tower looms. aloft. On one side is the prison, on the other side of the church the governor's house. Without the walls are the houses mostly built by Amsterdamers. On the river side stand the gallows and whipping. post. A handsome public tavern adorns the farthest point. Between the fort and this tavern is a row of suitable dwelling houses: among which stand out the ware houses of the West India Company. Vew Netherland hath, moreover, divers remarkable water falls tumbling down from lofty rocks, broad creeks and kills, fresh lakes and rivulets and pleasant springs and fountains, which smoke, in winter, are right cold in summer, and, nevertheless, are much drank.