On the third point, where mention is made of the sale of contraband goods ; inasmuch as it cannot be put an end to suddenly and at once, they submit to their High Mightinesses whether instead of such articles being sold with the knowledge of the Council there, it were not best that the sale be made by the Council itself according to the circumstances of affairs and times, inasmuch as 'twill be clearly impossible to maintain individuals in such order as that they would not, without the knowledge of the Council, run the aforesaid merchandise, which is so much sought for. 8.

They submit to their High Mightinesses whether it were not better that the duty herein laid down be imposed in this country, and that a fixed regulation be made, not only for the goods sent hence thither and from that country here, but also for whatever may be conveyed thence to Brazil and other places. 9.

They request their High Mightinesses to be pleased to undertake it forthwith, so that those who are inclined to go thither may thereby be more encouraged.

10.

They submit to their High Mightinesses whether the Vice Director should not be appointed by their High Mightinesses and the Company, inasmuch as in case of the demise of the Director, the administration of all affairs would devolve provisionally on the Vice Director.

13.

They request their High Mightinesses in case of Director Stuyvesant's recall, that the administration should be meanwhile committed to a competent person, conversant with civil and military affairs. 14.