In fulfillment of their High Mightinesses' resolution of the 14"" instant, and the letters of the Amsterdam Chamber of the West India Company consequent thereupon,

254 NEW-YORK COLONIAL MANUSCRIPTS. Copies of autheniio Directof de Laet delivered unto the Assembly authentic copies of such treaties, treaties, ponlracts,

Princes^and Pmelf' contracts and capitulations as the said West India Company hath made and ^^^'- concluded with the Kings, Princes and Potentates within the limits of their Charter. Whereupon deliberation being had, it is resolved and concluded that the aforesaid authentic copies be locked up and preserved.

Resolution of the States General on the Petition of the Guardians of Johannes van Rensselaer. [ From the Register of West India affairs, 1C85--1651, in the Eoyal Archives at the Hague.]

Wednesday, 21=' October, 1648. Folio 481. 'Yhe, petition of the guardians of Johan van Renselaer, minor son of Kiliaen ^an^jjinseiaer'!"''^'' vau Reuselaer, being read to the Assembly. It is, after previous deliberation, resolved and concluded that it be placed, with the papers annexed, in the hands of the Mr. van Renswoude, to inspect, examine and report thereupon; and this resolution shall be made public without reconsideration.

Resolution of the States General on the Report in the case of Johannes van Rensselaer.

[ From the Register of West India affairs, 1633--1651, in the Eoyal Archives at the Hagae.]

Thursday, 22 October, 1648. Folio 431. Having heard the report of Mr. van Reinswoude who, in virtue of their "High Mightinesses' order yesterday, inspected and examined the petition, with the papers thereunto annexed, presented on the same day to their High Mightinesses, in the name and on behalf of Ta"nEenseia"°''^° ^^^ guardians of Johan van Renselaer, minor son of deceased Kiliaen van