convey hither the advices respecting, and from, Brazil during the employment of the Military for the recovery of that place. 3. The third means is, that an effort be made to promote trade to the Caribbean islands, according to the regulation concluded thereupon, and as it is hoped three or four tons of gold will be yearly realized from such trade, that the proceeds be applied to the interest of the principal and obligations which have been raised in ready money for the Company. In this way new credit is established for the Company, and in consideration payment of the of interest, no pledges of wares, salaries, &c., of whatever description will follow. The Accountant ought to make distinct lists of all those obligations. 4. The fourth means: It will contribute essentially to the support of the Company to create a commercial stock, in conformity with your High Mightinesses' resolution of the 27"" February 1637; whereunto the partners ought to be invited to subscribe the sum of Ten hundred thousand guilders, for the purpose of trading to the coast of Guinea, St. Thomas, and the north coast of Africa, both in consideration of the return which, through God's blessing, is to be expected, whenever [means] are employed according to the annexed plan of the Directors No. 12, and in regard of the great assistance afforded by your High Mightinesses for the restoration of Brazil.

220 NEW-YORK COLONIAL MANUSCRIPTS. The trade and commerce to Angola is with the special permission of the Chambers, laid open pursuant to a certain regulation, for two years. From this source a good return may also be expected for the support of the Company. The trade to New Netherland is in like manner opened, in order that the grain and produce of that country may be exported to other places ; the regulation whereof, as well as of the trade to Angola, is contained in the general advice of the respective Chambers under No. 4. 5.