of July, 1622. 1621. Memorandum. The proceedings of the States General in regard to the erection of a General West India Company, which they chartered this year, being very proli.\, and having relation principally to Brazil, it was not thought expedient to have transcripts

thereof made, especially as the Original Octroy, together with all the amendments and additions, is contained in the " Gnot Placaat book" or Book of Resolutions and acta of the States, a copy of which, purchased by me under the direction of the Trustees, is now in the State Library. J. R. B.

Resolution of the States General on a Communication from Sir Dudley Carleton. [ From the Kegister of Resolutions of the States General, in the Eoyal Archives at the Hague. ]

Wednesday, the le"- March, 1622. Foiio9i. Sir Carleton, Ambassador from the King of Great Britain, recommended that Great Brilam. . ° their High Mightinesses would adopt a resolution on his proposition relating to Virginia. Virginia. It is, thereupon, resolved to request Burgomaster Pauw that he would New Netherland. be plcased to Write to the partners in the trade to the Island of New Netherland, to the effect that their High Mightinesses desire to be informed of the state of the matter contained in the aforesaid proposition.'

' For this proposition, see poat. III., 8. -- Ed.

^ NEW- YORK COLONIAL MANUSCRIPTS.

Resolution of the States of Holland and Wesifriesland on a proposed plan of Emigration.

[ From the printed Register. ]

The'21 April, 1622.