Virginia, to tlie effect that tlieir High Mightinesses would please to give leave of Absence to the said Captain for two or tiiree years more, in order that he may continue his residence in Virginia meanwhile, to bring affairs there into tliorough security, for which he has laid good foundation, and commencement. After deliberation, and on the aforesaid high recommendation by his Majesty and the aforesaid Ambassador, their High Mightinesses have agreed and consented that the said Captain may continue his residence in Virginia, on the previous footing, until it shall be otherwise ordered by their High Mightinesses.

Besolution of the States General on the Report of the Discovery of New Netherland.

[ From the Register of the EesolQlions of the States General, in the Royal Archives al the Hagne. ]

Present -- President, Mr. Ghiessen. Mess" Biesmau, Westerholt, Brienen, Oldenbernevelt, Berckenrode, Driel, Teylingen, Magnus, Moesbergen, Ayloa, Hegemans.

Saturday the 11"" October, 1614. Foiio263. Appeared at the Assembly the Deputies from the United Company of Merchants New Netherland. vvho have dlscovered and found New Netherland, situate in America between New France and Virginia, the sea coasts whereof lie in the Latitude of forty to forty five degrees. And who have rendered a Report of their said Discovery and finding, requesting, in consequence, the Grant promised by their High Mightinesses' published placard. Deliberation

Grant to the Mer- ^ had thereon, their High being ^ Miarhtinesses o have granted and allowed, and <_>

Netheriald"* t^^ hereby grant and allow, the Petitioners that they alone shall have the right to P""*" resort to, or cause to be frequented, the newly discovered countries aforesaid situate in America between New France and Virginia, the sea coasts whereof lie in the Latitude of from forty to forty five degrees, now named New Netherland, as is to be seen by a Figurative Map hereunto annexed and that for four Voyages within the term of three ;