XV., 186. j^^ Gaillardo ferrara, a native of Saint Lucas of Barameda, a subject of his Royal Majesty of Spain, hath represented to us that he, some years ago, sued for the restitution of several slaves and other property, taken from him by a certain privateer and brought into New Netherland without his being able, up to this time, to procure satisfaction therefor, requesting our letters recommendatory thereunto ; wherefore we have consented to recommend the matter hereby to your Honors, to the end that you may render prompt and expeditious justice to the abovenamed Gaillardo. Which will insure our friendship, and we shall be always ready to reciprocate. Herewith, etc.

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Order in favor of the Waldenses. [From Iho Groot ifsmoriael, Part IV., 106 ; in the Stad Ilitys, Amsterdam. ]

Hniiand^Djcumenis, BuFgomasters aiid Regents of Amsterdam, hereby authorize the Commissioners Mnn^ri collected of the Exchange Bank in the said city, to give and pay to Mr. John van Berckel, for the waidenssa. j^gggjygr-General of Holland and West Friesland, the sum of seventeen thousand, fivehundred and sixty-six guilders, eleven stivers and eight pence, say fl.l7,566:ll:S, which sum, on producing receipt therefor, shall be allowed said Commissioners in rendering their account of the moneys collected within this city for and on the behalf of the Waldenses. Done the SO"" June, 1656.

Resolution of the Council of Amsterdam on a Plan to colonize New Netherland. [ From the ReiolutUn van <U Troedschappen, A., p. 113, iQ the Stid JTar/e, Amsterdam. ]