We consider it (under correction) unnecessary to represent at any length what riches can yearly be introduced here from those countries, and what prosperity this trade hath conferred on the inhabitants of these parts, which might still further increase hereafter, the importance of this matter being submitted to the Lords of the Supreme government in divers lengthy remonstrances, so that we had rather refer thereto than to prolong this affair by tedious repetitions. We shall presume to add only this one word -- that, in the opinion of those who claim to possess full knowledge of the subject, this trade is so important that the riches and prosperity it will bring to this country would equal the treasures yearly received from the East Indies, and the Directors consequently pledge themselves, to represent this matter in a short time, in

548 NEW- YORK COLONIAL MANUSCRIPTS. a true light, not doubting, but so important a subject will be considered by their High Mightinesses in the Instruction to be given to Mess" the Ambassadors. (Signed) Ab. Wilmerdonx. ISAACK VAN BeEK. (Endorsed) Memoir to serve, with the approbation of their High Mightinesses, as an Instruction for their Excellencies, the Ambassadors at present in England, respecting the affairs of New Netherland and the Caribbean Islands.^

Extract from the despatch of Petrus Stuyvesant, Director in New Netherland, addressed to the Chamber of the West India Company at Amsterdam, dated 26"" November, IGoO.

In my last by the ValcJcenier, I mentioned my intention to meet the Commissioners of the English Colonies in their appointed meeting at Herford on the Fresh river, for the purpose of proposing a Provisional Boundary. The following will serve as a brief account of our transactions. In regard to our official character wherewith you have been pleased to invest us, we have experienced, both in going and returning, much honor, respect and friendship from the English Colonies and Villages, as well as from Messrs. the Commissioners assembled as States.