Wherefore, we hereby authorize and empower Maryn Adriaensen, on his petition, to attack with his company a party of Indians lying behind Curler's Hook or plantation, and to act with them as they shall find expedient, as time and circumstances will permit. Done 25'" February, 1643.

Petition of the Inhabitants of Long Island.

We, the undersigned, inhabitants and subjects residing on Long Island, under the jurisdiction of the Hon'''* Lords, the Mighty Lords Slates General of the United Netherlands, the Serene Prince, his Highness, and the General Incorporated West India Company, and under your Hon*"'* government.

Request with all humble submission -- whereas, a short time ago the scum' of this place, which is justly called our fatherland, hath revolted against the righteous side, our common friends; and whereas, we see their preparation for hostilities tending to the ruin and destruction of the inhabitants there who are under the necessity of earning, by steady labor, in fields and woods, food and support for their wives and children, each for himself, and conjointly for us all, regarding the inconveniences which must spring therefrom, do request as above, and humbly pray, in all respectful obedience -- that we, in general, may be granted and allowed such public enemy to ruin and conquer, and, further, from time to time, unto the

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