fora^ihl'Bureoraasr whom wc also have applied by letter, that they, as Fathers and Patroons of this u ApriUGSi^"''' country, have the goodness, in their wonted wisdom, to concert good and suitable f-'ba^niIjck cocQ. means, tending to the protection and security of this state, to wit: Right Worshipful, the danger to which we are exposed is great and alarming; bitter foes without, and suspected neighbors round about, within discontented citizens and a government by no means as ample as the present conjuncture of affairs particularly demands. The character of the discontent of the citizens and inhabitants, you, Right Worshipful, can learn, if you will take the trouble to read the accompanying Remonstrance, the original whereof has been presented to the Director-General, Petrus Stuyvesant, who hath rejected it, as if it proceeded from an illegal Assembly. For the elucidation and support thereof, we have made some notes, which we annexed thereunto. Right Worshipful You will be able to observe from that !

Remonstrance and the subjoined observations, the faults wherewith this New Netherland government is polluted: (we respectfully honor the rulers personally:) and in your experienced wisdom, understand what remedies, especially in this dangerous time, ought to be applied to the removal thereof. This we hope, this we pray, this we expect from your Right Worshipful wisdom, and the favorable disposition which we trust you feel towards this country and this new city, which hath the honor to bear the name of that praiseworthy and renowned one, whose fathers you. Right Worshipful, are. Meanwhile, we shall not omit to contribute, as far as lies in our power, whatever shall be necessary for the service and advantage of this country. We pray God to take you. Right Worshipful, your city and citizens, into His holy protection, and remain, Right Worshipful, Most Wise, Prudent, Your most humble, obedient, and well-affected servants, (Signed) Martin Kringier.