It is very true, that they did not fully attain, in this case, their object and aim, but blood was very near being shed before it could be prevented, and

then it was: -- I'll remember and revenge it. As most of the people have lost thereby all they had and expected to get. This war was, also, unjust and "

beirun contra jus gentium. Why The Americans gave us no pretext for it. Secondly, It was for no ?

reason nor in any real respect necessary. Thirdly, Those against whom we waged war were ten times, yea, more than that, stronger than we who commenced hostilities. ^ For in her were lost very exact Maps; fully a hundred different samples of Minerals and numerous Remonstrances and accounts of New Netherland.

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VL Superabundance of Scots and Chinese;" Want of farmers and farm servants;^ VU. Great dearth in general VIIL And, lastly, the insufferable arrogance^ of the Natives or Indians, arising from our smaller number, etc;

And, having waited long for aid, redress and assistance from the Directors, in vain,'' even in our greatest need,^ though we petitioned and begged for it;"

We, therefore, unable to delay any longer, being reduced to the lowest ebb, have determined' to fly for refuge to your High Mightinesses, our gracious Sovereigns and the Fathers of this Province,^ most humbly craving and beseeching you to look with eyes of compassion on this your Province,^ and to be pleased so to order and redress matters that dangers may be removed, troubles put an end to"" and population and prosperity promoted," as your High Mightinesses in your illustrious wisdom shall consider best."^ Only we have, with humble reverence, deemed it proper and necessary respectfully to petition your High Mightinesses for these following points as of advantage to this Province.'^