History of the State of New York, Vol. I (1609-1691)
No difference has arisen between the Dutch and the English of Virginia on the subject of boundary, because they have not owned what we, Netherlanders, possess. However, it would not be impolitic to determine the boundary between Virginia and New Netherland, so that all future misunderstandings and differences on this head may be prevented. The settlement of the boundary by possession can never be effected, except by sending out working people and disbursing money necessary for such work and in order to encourage ;
those who are able to make disbursements, firm and permanent privileges should be granted, consistent with the right accruing from the charter granted to the West India Company.
For the conveyance of farmers and their families, and of handicraftsmen, are required: -- A large fly-boat of 200 lasts, which would be chartered for the voyage out, for 6000. fl.
A vessel of 200 lasts, would probably carry over 250 persons, exclusive of the ships crew; they would require for food, for the voyage, each at least 30 guilders, fl. 7500. Every 250 farmers would require a superintendent. A clergyman; or, in his place provisionally, a Comforter of the sick, who could also act as schoolmaster. A surgeon, provided with medicines. A blacksmith, who is conversant with the treatment of horses and cattle. Three or four house-carpenters, who can lay brick. One cooper. ,
One wheelwright. Other tradesmen, such as tailors and shoemakers, follow with time. A necessary supply of munitions of war, for the defence of the Colonists, in case of misunderstanding with the natives.