O'Callaghan, E.B., ed. The Documentary History of the State of New York, Vol. III. Albany: Weed, Parsons and Co., 1850.

Darlington Memorial Library OIIaaH L-LZ..-^ Honk 1>kM V. 3 ± i-A-^. i- DOCUMENTARY HISTORY STATE OF MW-YOEK; ARRANGED UNDER DIRECTION OF THE Hon. CHRISTOPHER MORGAN, Secretary of State. BY E. B. O'CALLAGHAN, M. D. VOL. III. ALBANY: WEED, PARSONS &. Co., PUBLIG PRINTERS 185C. 'A CONTENTS. 1. CHAMPLAIN'S EXPEDITIOITS to NORTHER]!]' AND WESTERN NEW-YORK, 1609, 1615, - - - - 1 II …

PAPERS RELATING TO WESTCHESTER COUNTY, - 919 XIV. PAPERS RELATING TO ULSTER AND DUTCHESS COUNTIES, --. 959 XV. PAPERS RELATING TO QUAKERS AND MORAVIANS, 997 XVI. REV. GIDEON HAWLEY'S JOURNEY TO OGHQUAGA, BROOME CO., 1753, .------ 1031 XVII. STATE OP THE ANGLO-AMERICAN CHURCH, IN 1776, 1047 XVIII. PRICES OF LAND IN THE STATE OF NEW-YORK, 1791, 1067 XIX. REPORT OF A COMMITTEE …

Documentary History of New-York -- Williamson's Description of the Genesee Country -- Indian name of Lake Champlain -- Model of Fitch's Steamboat -- Stage between New-York and Philadelphia, 1776 -- An old Map of New-England and New- York -- Another Land-mark removed -- Ring found on Burgoyne's Camp ground -- First Vessel on Lake Erie -- First Steamboat on Lake Erie -- First …

Papers relating to De Courcelles' and De Tracy's Expeditions against the Mohawk In dians, 1G65-6. IV. Reports on tlie Province of New- York, 1669-1G7S. V. Papers relating to M. De La Barre's Expedition to Hungry Bay, 1684. VI. Governor Dongan's report on the state of the Province, 16S7. VII. Papers relating to Denonville's Expedition to the Genesee Country and Niagara, 1687 …

Boundary Line between the Whites and the Indians, 1765- XXI Papers relating to the City of New- York. XXn. Papers relating to Long Island. XXIII. Statistics of Population, 1647--1774. XXIV. Statistics of Revenue, Imports, Exports, etc., 1691--1768. XXV. Papers relating to Trade and Manufactures, 1705--1757. XXVI. Report of Gov. Tryon on the state of the Province, 1774 …

MAP OF MACOMB's PURCHASE, 1791, 1070 LITTLE FALLS, IN 1802, 1131 WHITESTOWN, IN 1802, • - - . ' 1133 UTiCA, IN 1802, 1134 BARON Steuben's residence in the town of steubex, • . . 1135 ROME, IN 1802, 1137 INDIAN FORTIFICATIONS IN THE BLACK RIVER COUNTRY, (NO. 1,) . 1140 INDIAN WORKS, " " " (NO. 2,) - 1141 (NO. 3,) . 1142 (NO. 4,) . 1143 INDIAN WORKS AT WATERTOWN, (NO. 5,) . 1144 …

They immediately launched the canoes into the water, two men in each with their bagage, whilst one of the men went by land about a league and a half, which was the probable extent of said Rapid, tho' not so violent as at the foot, except at some points v/here rocks obstructed the River which is no more than three to four hundred paces wide. After the Rapid was passed, though …

Fortliwitli some began to cut down timber ; others to pull oif bark to cover lodges to shelter them ; otliers to fall large trees with which to barricade their lodges on the sliore. They know so well how to construct these barricades, that five hundred of their enemies would find considerable difficulty in forcing them in less than two houi-s, without great loss. They do not …

So that, when they go to war they divide their force into tliree -- to wit -- one party, scattered in divers places, hunting ; another forms the main body, wliich is always under arms ; and another party as a van guard, to scout along the river and see whether they will not discover some trail or mark indicating the passage of friends or enemies. This they ascertain by certain …

They thus continue until they are two or tliree days journey from tlie foe, when they advance stealthily by night, all in a body, except tlie scouts, and retire by day into the picket fort where they repose, without wandering abroad, making any noise or building a fire, even for INTO NORTHERN AND WESTERN NEW-YORK. 5 cooking during that time, so as not to be discovered, should …

Here are a number of beautiful, but low Islands filled with' very fine woods and prairies, a quantity of game and wild animals, such as stags, deer, fawns, roebucks, bears and other sorts of animals that come from the main land to the said islands. We caught a quantity of them. There is also quite a number of Beavers, as well in the river as in several otlier streams which …

The largest I was informed by the people, are of eight to ten feet. I saw one of 5, as thick as a thigh, with a head as big as two fists, with jaws two feet and a half long, and •a double set of very sharp and dangerous teeth. The form of the body resembles that of the pike, and it is armed with scales that a thrust of a poniard cannot pierce ; and is of a silver grey 1 Lake …

ContLQuing our route along the west side of the Lake, contemplating the country, I saw on the east side very high mountains capped with Snow. I asked the Indians if those parts were inhabited 1 They answered me, Yes, and that they were Iroquois, and that there were in those parts beautiful vallies, and fields fertile in corn as good as I had ever eaten in tlie country, witli …

1 Sagard mentions in his Graiul Voyage du Pays des Ilurons; Paris 1632, ha> ing seen one of tliese fish in the Huron Country ami (ieseribes it in the sam terms as Champlain. Compare the above description with tliat of the Oar fish and Bo/iy Pike, in Nat. Hist, of N : York: Part III. Reptiles and Amphibia pp. 227 and 271, and corresponding Plates. Prof: .\gassiz mentions a …

Nigiit fell, and we continued our journey until morning when we withdi-ew into the picket fort to pass the remainder of the day there. About ten or eleven o'clock I lay down after having walked some time around our quarters, and falling asleep, I thought I beheld our enemies, the Iroquois, drowning within sight of us in the Lake near a mountain ; and being desirous to save …

We withdrew towards the water and the Iroquois repaired on shore, and arranged all their canoes, the- one beside the other, and began to hew down trees with villainous axes, which they sometimes got in war, and others of stone, and fortified themselves very securely. Our party, likewise, kept their canoes arranged the one alongside the other, tied to poles so as not to run …

Ours, hkewise, did not fail in repartee ; telling them they should witness the effects of arms tliey had never seen before ; and a multitude of other speeches, as is usual at a seige of a town. After the one and the other had sung, danced and parliamented enough, day broke. My companions and I were always concealed, for fear the enemy should see us preparing our arms the best …

1 At the first settlement of Canada, aU the St Lawrence Indians living below and some distance above Quebec were designated by the name of Montagnars or MontagnrS. This appellation was derived from a range of hills or mountains which, extending Northwesterly from Cape Tourmente (five miles below Quebec) divides the rivers that fall above that Cape into the St Lawrence, the …

Our's commenced calling me in a loud voice, and making way for me opened in two, and placed me at their head, marching about 20 paces in advance, until I was within 30 paces of the enemy. The moment they saw me, they halted gazing at me and I at them. When I saw them preparing to shoot at us, I raised my arquebus, and aiming directly at one of the three Cliiefs, tuo of them …

Whilst I was re-loading, one of my companions in the bush fired a sliot, which so astonislied them anew, seeing their Cliiefs slain, that they lost courage, took to flight and abandoned the field and their fort, liiding themselves in the depths of tlie forest, whither pui'suing them, I killed some others. Our savages also killed several of them and took ten or twelve …

10 champlain's EXPEDITIOjS-S INTO WESTERN NEW YOEK : ANNO 1G15. [Six years after the occurrences above noted, Champlain proceeded to the Upper Waters of the Ottawa River ; thence crossed over to Lake Nipissing, and having discovered the Huron Lake, which he called La Mer douce, or the Fresh Water Sea, he joined some Hurons in an expedition against one of the Five Nations …

Tliey had intelligence that a certain Nation of tiieir allies with whom the Iroquois were at war and who resided three good days journey higher up [plus haul) thai] the Entouhonorons, wished to assist tills expedition with five hundred good men, and enter into alliance and amity with us, having a great desire to see us, and that we should wage war aE together ; and they …

Having arrived at this village, it suited me to sojourn there whilst waiting until the Warriors should come in from the circumjacent villages, then to leave it as soon as possible. During this interval, it was a continual series of feasting and dancing, through joy for seeing us so determined to assist them in their war, and as a guarantee already of victory. 1 stated to be in …

These two lakes disembogue into the Fresh Sea [Lake HuroD.] We sojourned a wliile at this place to wait for the rest of our Indians, where being all assembled witli their arms, meal, and necessaries, consultation was had for the selection of the most resolute men of the troop, to carry advice of our departure to tliose who were to assist & join us with five hundred men, in …

A river issues from this which discharges into the Great Lake of the Entouhonorons ' . ilnd having traversed this Lake, w^e passed a w^ater fall, proceeding always down along the course of said river, about sixty four leagues, which is the entrance of tlie said valley of the Entoulionorons, and passed by land five rapids (sauis), some four or five leagues long, where there are …

We continued along the border of tlie Lake of the Entoulionorons, always hunting as above mentioned ; being there, we crossed over at one of the extremities, tending Eastward, wliich is the beginning (Ventree) of the river Saint Lawrence, in the parallel of forty-three degrees of Latitude. There are some beautiful and very large Islands in tliis passage. We made about fourteen …

It is inhabited Jul- the greater part by Savages, along the sides of the streams, and we continued our journey overland some 25 to 30 leagues. In tlie course of four days, we traversed a number of streams and one river issuing from a lake wliich empties into that of tlie Entouhonorons. This lake is 25 to 30 leagues in circunifcr ence, with many beautiful Islands, and is the …

Whereupon I interfered, and censured the Iroquet Captain, representing to him that a Warrior, as he called liimself, was not in the liabit of acting cruelly towards women, who have no defence but their tears and who, by reason of their helplessness and feebleness, ought to be treated with humanit)^ Tliat on the contrary tliis act would be supposed to proceed from a vile and …

Then I advanced and presented myself, but with the few men I had ; nevertheless I shewed them what they never saw nor heard before. For as soon as tliey saw us, and heard the reports of the Arquebus, and the balls whistling about their ears, tliey retired promptly within their Fort, carrying off their wounded and dead ; and we retreated in hke manner to oiu- main body, with …

These things, namely, the tower and parapets could be moved by main force ; and one was made in sucli a way that water couJd not extinguish the fire to be applied to the front of the fort ; and those on the tower would do their duty with some Arquebusseers posted there, and thus acting, we should so defend ourselves that they could not .approach to extinguish the fire, that we …

For their village was enclosed with strong quadruple palisades of large timber, thirty feet high, interlocked the one with the other, with an interval of not more tlian half a foot between them ; with galleries in tlie form of parapets, defended with double pieces of tbnber, proof against our Arquebuses, and on one side they liad a pond with a never failing supply of water …

These things, namely, the tower and parapets could be moved by main force ; and one was made in such a way that water could not extinguish the fire to be applied to the front of the fort ; and those on the tower would do their duty with some Arquebusseers posted there, and thus acting, we should so defend oiu*- selves that they could not .approach to extinguish the fire, that …

Tor their village was enclosed with strong quadruple palisades of large timber, thirty feet high, interlocked the one with the other, with an interval of not more tlian half a foot between them ; with galleries in the form of parapets, defended with double pieces of thuber, proof against our Arquebuses, and on one side they had a pond with a never failing supply of water, from …

But according as the tower was moved, instead of bringing the parapets as ordered and that on which we were to have placed the fire, they abandoned them and commenced to yell against their enemies, shooting arroAvs within the fort, which, in my opinion, did not do much exeeution. They are very excusable, for they are not soldiers, and are moreover averse to discipline or …

Seeing that by shouting I was only splitting my skull, and that my remonstrances were in vain and that this disorder was irremediable, I resolved to do what was in my power with my men, and fire on those we could discover or perceive. Yet, the enemy profited by oiu- disorder. Tliey went ^o the water and discharged it in such abimdance, that rivers, it may be said, spouted from …

But all my talk was in vain ; they said many of theiimen had been wounded and I also, and that it would be very inconvenient and fatiguing to carry them, on the retreat ; that tliere was no means of returning again to the enemy as I had proposed to them ; but that they would wilhngly wait foiu* days more for the five hundred men that were expected, on whose arrival they would …

We remained encamped until the 16'^ of the month. Several skirmishes occurred diu'ing that time between the enemy and our people who became oftenest engaged with them rather by tlieir imprudence than tlirough want of corn-age ; and I can assure you, that every time they made a cliarge, we were obliged 1 The point at which the above cngagfcment took place is marked on tlie …

Seeing tiiat the five liundred men were not coming, they proposed to depart and retreat at once, and began to make certain litters to convey their wounded, wlio are put in them, tumbled in a heap, doubled and strapped in such a way tliat it is impossible to stir ; less than an infant in its swaddling clothes ; not Vv'ithout considerable pain, as I can certify, having been …

Their retreat was very tedious, being from 25 to 30 leagues, wliich greatly fatigued the wounded and those who carried them, though they relieved each other from time to time. On the 18*'' of said month some snow fell which melted rapidly. It was accompanied by a strong wind fnat greatly annoyed us. Nevertheless we contrived to get to the borders of the lake of the …

Montreal Island at Sault Saint Louis, about eight or nine leagues in circumference. L. River Jeannin, M. River St. Antolne. N. Sort of Salt Water which discharges into the Sea, with flux & reflux, considerable fish & cockles and oysters nowhere very palatable. P. Shell Island, at the entrance of the River St Croix ; good fishing. Q. Fishing Islands. R. Lake Soissons; [now Lake …

Hares Islaid, thus named from some of them having been caught there when it was first discovered. 2. Lesquilie harbour, which is dry at low water; there are two streams there that come from the mountains. [There is a river of this name at Annapolis.] 3. Salmon harbour, dry at low water; there are two islets full, at the proper season, of strawberries, raspberries & …

Settlement which was burneil by the English in the year 1628; near this place is Cape Brule, between which and the Isle aux Coudres is a chan- INTO NORTHERN AND WESTERN NEW- YORK. 19 nel of 8. 10. & 12 fathoms of water. Oa the South shore are mud and rocks & on the North, high land &c 7. The Island of Orleans, six leagues long; very beautiful and pleasing on account of the …

Game abounds there in Spring and Fall. 10. Etchemins River, by which the Indians go to Quinebequi, crossing the country with difficulty on account of Rapids and shallow Water. Sieur Champlain had this discovery made in 1628, and there was found an Indian tribe within 7 days journey of Quebec, called the Abenaqui-oit. 11. Champlain River, near that of Batisquan, north east of …

River du Gast. [the Nicolet?] very pleasing, though shallow. 21. River St Antoine. 23. YroquOis River, [Richelieu] very beautiful, with several Islands and meadows. It flows from Lake Champlain, which is five or six days journey in length ; abounding in fish and game of various sorts; vines, hickory, plum trees, chestnuts are very common in many parts; there are also meadows …

33. RiveP dcs Puans, which comes from a Lake where there is a mine of red copper. 20 champlain's expeditions i4. Gaston Rapid [Sault St Mary] nearly 2 leagues in width which falls into the Mer diuce coming from another very large Lake [Sujierior], which and the Mer douce contain according to tlie report of Indians, 30 iiays journey in canoes. Returning to the Gulf of St …

Cape Fourchu harbour, very agreable, but tis almost entirely bare at lowwater. Contiguous to this i)lace°are a number of Islands and good hunting. 47. Long island gut, [near bay of Fiindy] There is good cod fishing here. 48. Cape of the two Bays. [Chicgnecto Hay, N. S.] 49. Port des Mines where at low water are found in the roclcs along the Coast small pieces of very pure co …

Eschemins River. The Virginias ivhere the English are settled from 36 to 37 degrees of Latitude. About 3G or 37 years ago Capttains Eilault end Laudoniii're had discovered an d made a settlement on the coast adjoining • Florida. iNtO northern and western NEW-YORK. 2il 58. Several rivers of the Virginias which discharj^e into the Gulf. 59. The coast of a very tine country …

Island of Mont-real iit Sanlt St. Louis in the River Saint Lawrence. 76. River des Prairies, which fl.iws from a lake at Sault St. Louis. wUiere there are two Islands, of which ihat of Mont-real is one. Trade was carried on with the Intiians there several years. 77. Chaudirre Rapid on the river of ihe Algommequins [Ottawa] which has a full of IS feet high; it runs through …

Lakes by wliich people go to the North Sea. 85. River which flows to the North Sea. 86. Country of the Hiirons, so called by the French, where there are a number of tribes and 17 villpges incosed with triple paiis.ides of wood, with galleries all around in form of parapet, to ilefend themselves from their enemies. This country is in latitude 14 degrees and a half, very good …

Til is river is very fine, and passes through a number of beautiful lakes and meadows by which it is bordered ; a number of islands of various lengths and widths; abounding in deer and othor animals; very good fishing of excellent fish, quantity of very good cleared lands, which have been abandoned by the savages on account of their wars. This River discharges into lake St …

It is more than 40 toises high on all sides, except one place which slopes where there is a triangular rocky point, and in the middle a pond of salt water and a number of birds that build their nests in this Island. i River of the Algomequins. [Ottawa.] From Sault St. Louis to near the lake of the Bisserens, there there are more than 80 Rapids big and little, to be passed …

1 Called by the French Quicun.mtates, Kionontates, or Tiononlates; by 'ho Englisli, Dionondadies. It was one of the live confederated Huron Tribes. After the destruction of the Hurons by the Iroquois in 164!), a remnant of the Dionondadies took refuge among the Chippeways of Lake Superior, and arc referred to in Oongan'stimeas in the vicinity of Michilimakinac. Thry removed …

The Antouho-norons are 1 5 villages built in strong positions ; enemies of all others except the Neutral nation ; their country is fine and in a good climate near the river St Lawrence, the passage of which they block to all other nations, the consequence of which is that it is less frequented. They cultivate and plant their lands. The Yroquois and the Antouhonorons make war …

1 Sagart calls this tribe, the Antlatahouats, who wear their hair topped up in front, " more erect than a Jady's peruke." 2 The Neutral Nation were called Attiuo ndas by the French. They wore four or five days journey, says Sagart, south of the Quieunontates. Chai. jilain locates them on the south shore of Lake Erie; but in subsequent maps they arc laiit down on the north …

lakes and fine islands ; the country agreeable and abounding in hunting and lisliing ; fit to be settled were it not for the wars the Indians liave the one against the other. Tiie Mer douce is a vast lake in which are an infinite number of Islands ; it is very deep and abounds with fish of all sorts and of a monstrous size which are caught at divers times and seasons as in the …

The Lords States General observing the great abundance of their people as well as their desire to plant other lands, allowed the West India company to settle that same country. Many from the United Colonies did formerly and do still trade there ; -- ^yea, for the greater security of the traders, a Castle -- Fort Nassau -- had been built on an Islajid in 42 degrees, on the …

At the Fisher's hook are Pachany^ Wurenecker Warrawannankonckx: In one place, Esopes, are two or three Tribes. The JWa?i/ia^€5 are situate at the mouth. In the interior are also many, as the Maquas. Full fifty miles further are found likewise many villages, aU which come to thls' River to trade from the interior which is very swampy, great quantities of water running to the …

They wish to stand well with t'le Good spirits j they like exliortations about them. The Ministry of their spiritual affairs is attended to by one they call Kifzifiacka, wliich, I think, is Priest. When any one among them is sick, he visits liim ; sits by him and bawls, roars and cries like one possessed. If a man die, he is laid in the earth without a coHin, witli all his …

The first moon following that at tlie end of February is greatly honored by them. They watcli it with great devotion, and as it rises, they compliment it with a festival ; then they collect together from all quarters, and revel in t'leir way, with wild game or fish, and drink clear river Avater to tlieir fill, without being intoxicated. It appears that the year commences then …

Indian corn is abundant there, and is pounded by the women, made into me;i], and baked into cakes in the ashes, after the olden fasliion, and used for food. As they care nothing for the spiritual, they direct tiieir study principally to the physical, closely observing The expprip.nce tlic scasous. Thc womcu there are tlie most expeof tlir women in . , /. , i Astronomy, ricuced …

They are very much afraid of the dead ; but when they perceive that they must die, they are very brave and more ferocious than beasts. When a lad courts a girl, he buys her generally in a neighboring village, and this done, tlie daughter is then delivered to him by two or three other women, wlio come carrying on their heads meal, roots, corn and otlier articles, to the young …

takes care of him ; five or ten miles furtlier, he again finds another wife who keeps house and so on to several ; commonly buying up peltries through the country. But as those inland find that furs are sold clieap among them, they come down themselves to the rivers and trade witli tlie Nations as best they can. Also those who will trade with them must furnish them food at an …

great freshets which lay waste tlieir lands ; so that what many say may be true, that Hudson's Bay runs through to the South sea, and is navigable, except when obstructed by the ice to the nortliward. It were desirable that it were once proved. Those who made the last voyage are of the same opinion, as they found all open sea, a rapid current and whales. They live in summer …

Their trade consists mostly in peltries, which they measure The trade of ^^ ^^^*^ hand or by the finger. It happened that a wo- LUe Virgin- luau who had seen a skipper's lace shirt, fell sick : finding she should die, she gave her husband three fine peltry skins to present to the skipper for the shirt, which he willingly gave her, for she wished to be buried in it ; tliey …

fly wild, they are chased by the foxes like fowls. Tortoises are very small,* and are not eaten, because there is plenty iifvirginT of other food. The most wonderful are t!ie bull-frogs, in size about a span, which croak with a ringing noise in the evening, as in tliis country. 'Tis surprising that storks have not been found there, if it be a marshy country. Spoonbills …

On seeing t]\e head of 'maKhwhe Tnurus^ oue of the signs ^ of the Zodiac, the w^omen uppci luui.iij.,^^^^^^^, y^^^_^^ ,.^ explain tliat it is a horned liead of a big, wild animal wh.ich inhabits the distant country, but not their'sj and whiCn it rises in a certain part of t;ie heavens, at a time knov.-n to them, tlien is the season for planting ; then they begin to break up …

Chastity appears to be of some repute among them, for the Chastity of women are not all equally loose. There are some who the «omen. ^^q^I(\ jjot cohablt wlth ours for any compensation. Others hold it in small esteem ; especially as they are free, living without law. Whilst rearing their offspring, they exliibit great tenderness ; nevertheless as children rapidly increase with …

jack, Satach, Siattege, Tiochte, Ojeri.^ The names of tlieir months are these : -- Cuerano, the first with them, February: 2. Weer-hemska : S. Heemskan: 4. Oneratacka: 5. Oneratack, then men begin to sow and to plant : 6. Hagarert: 7. lakouvaratta : 8. Hatterhojiagat : 9. Genhendasfa : then the grain and every thing is ripe. 10. Digojenjattha, then is the seed housed. Of …

But to go in safety, it is have to do. f^j,g^ ^|. ^Y^ necessary that they be placed in a good defensive position and well provided with arms and a fort, as the Spaniard who claims all the country, will never allow any one to gain a possession there ; and as the Spaniards have made many incursions as well above as below, in Florida, Virginia and thereabouts, I deem it not …

Those of the Persian Monarchy did no less. But the Greeks extended their limits very far ; for they by navigation peopled entire Islands, as appears by the highly learned Petrus Culverius, who furnishes us correct information on all points in his published Italy. The Romans domineering over the western world, spread colonies all over it, as is proved by the excavated stones …

He found a Frenchman lying in the mouth of the Elver, who would erect the arms of the King of France there ; but the Hollanders would not permit liim, opposing it by commission from the Lords States General and the Directors of the West India Company ; and in order not to be frustrated therein, with the assistance of those of the Mackerel which lay above, they caused a Yaclit …

They also placed a Fort named " Wilhelmus " on Prince's Island, heretofore called iMiu'derer's Island ; it is open in front, and has a curtain in the rear and is garrisoned by sixteen men for the defence of the Elver below. On leaving there, the course lies for the west wind, and having got it, to the Bermudas and so along the channel in a short time towards Patria. The Yacht …

For their increase and prosperous advancement, it is highly necessary tliat those sent out be first of aU weU provided with means both of support and defence, and tliat being Freemen, they be settled there on a free tenure ; that all they work for and gain be their's to dispose of and to sell it according to their pleasiu'e ; that whoever is placed over them as Commander act …

The Tribes are. in the habit of clotlnng themselves with them ; the fur or hair inside, tlie smooth side without, whicli, however, they paint so beautifully that, at a distance, it resembles lace. It is the opinion that they make use of the best for that purpose; what has poor fur they deem unsuitable for their clothing. When they bring their commodities to the Traders, and …

When oiu* people arrived there, they were busy cleaning up and planting. Before this vessel had left, the harvest was far advanced. It excites little attention if any one [of the Indians] abandon his wife ; in case she have childi-en, they usually follow her. Theii- summers are fine, but the days there are shorter than with us here. The winters are severe, but there is plenty …

The colony began to advance bravely and continues in friendship witii the natives. The fur, or other tra(4e, remains in the West India company, others being forbidden to trade there. Rich beavers, otters, martins and foxes are found there. This cargo consists of five hundred otter skins, andfifteen hundred beavers, and a few other things, which were in four parcels, for …

Tliis aforesaid Hendrick Clu-istiaensz, after he had dissolved pai-tnership with Adiiaen Block, made ten voyages thither, in virtue of a grant from the Lords States, wlio granted Mm that privilege for tlie first establishment of the place. On the expiration of that privilege, this country was granted to the West India company, to draw their profits thence ; as lias already …

breeding and multiplying, besides all the bogs and sheep that might be thought expedient to send thither ; and to distribute these in two ships of one hundred and forty lasts, in such a manner that they should be well foddered and attended to. Each animal had its own stall, with a floor of tliree feet of sand ; fixed as comfortably as any stall here. Each animal had its …

Beneath this were stowed in each ship three hundred tons of fresh water whicn was pumped up and thus distributed among t'le cattle. On this deck lay the ballast mid thereupon stood the liorses and steers, and thus there was no waste. He added the third ship so that, should the voyage continue longer, nothing may be wanting to the success of the expedition. In the eyes of the …

But if any wrong be committed against them they think it long tiU they be revenged and should any one against whom they liave a grudge, be peaceably walkbig in the woods or going along in his sloop, even after a lapse of time, they Avill slay him, though they are sure it will cost them their lives on the spot, so highly prized is vengeance among tJiem. 40 FIRST SETTLEMENT OF …

When the Hon'^i® Lambrecht van Twenhuyzen, once a skipper' , had given them a big dog, and it was presented to them on ship-board, tliey were very much afraid of it; calling it, also, a Sachem of dogs, being the biggest. The dog, tied with a rope on board, was very furious against them, they being clad like beasts witli skins, fur he thought tliey were game ; but when they …

then, up in the tree, but make a hole in the roof, and keep watch there, to prevent attacks. Poisonous plants have been found there, wliich should be studied by those who have a fancy to cultivate land HeudrickCiu-istiaensen carried thither, by order of his employers, Bucks, and Goats, also Rabbits, but they were found 1 Trailed as early as I6M3 15, to this country, under a …

He got a bullet as his recompense. Chastity appears, on fiu-ther enquiry, to hold a place among Of ,he them, they being unwilling to cohabit with ours, through Women. ^^^ ^^ their husbauds. Eut those who are single, evince every friendly disposition. Further information is necessary. Whatever else is of value in the country, such as mines and other ores shall by time and …

Only two animals died on the passage. This gave great satisfaction to the adventurers, who had ibund the voyage so pleasant. 42 FIRST SETTLEMENT OF NEW- YORK BY THE DUTCH. In our preceding Treatise we made mention of New Netherland and its colony planted by the West India Compa- 1526. jiy situate in Virginia on the River, called by the Of the Colony •' ' '^ ' of N. ivetber …

Being put out to pasture here, they throve well, but afterwards full twenty in all died. Tlie cause of this was tliat they had eaten something bad from an uncullivated soil. But they went in the middle of September [1625] on new grass, as good and as long as could be desired. Tlie Colony was planted at this time, on the JSIanhahs where a Fort was staked out by Master Kryn …

The Hon^'«. Pieter Minuit is Director there at present ; Jan Lp mpo Schout [Slieriff] ; St^bastiaen Jansz Crol and Jan Huyck, Comforters of the Sick, who, whilst awaiting a clergyman, read to the Commonalty there on Sundays, from teits of Scripture with the Comment. Francois Moleraaecker is busy building a horse-mill, over whicli shall be constructed a spacious room sufficient …

Men work there as in Holland ; one trades upwards, southwards and northwards; another builds houses, tlie third farms. Each farmer has his farm and tlie cows on the land purchased by tlie Company ; but the milk remains to the profit of the Boor ; he sells it to those of the people wl]o receive their wages for work every week. TJie houses of tlie Hollanders now stand without …

Commander Krieckebeck went up with them a mile from the Fort, and met the Maquaes who peppered them so bravely with a discharge of arrows, that they were forced to fly, leaving many slain among whom were the Commander and three of his men. Among the latter was Tyraen Bouwensz., whom they devoured, after having well cooked him. The rest they burnt. Tlie Commander was buried …

that they had never injured the wliites and asked the reason why the latter had meddled with them ; Had it been otherwise, tliey would not have acted as they had. There being no Commander, Pieter Earentsen assumed the Command of Fort Orange by order of Director Minuit ^^de™" There were eight families there, and ten or twelve seamen in the Company's service. The fort was to …

Then they make their appearance abroad again, and are allowed to marry. They then again dress their hair, which before they would not touch. Tlie married women let their hair grow to the waist & smear it v.- ith oil. When they are unweE tliey do not eat witli their husbands, and tliey sup their drink out of the hand. Tlie men let tlie hair grow on one side of the liead lor a …

The chief of this nation hath lately made an agreement with Pieter Barents, not to trade w^ith any other than liim, Jaques Elekes had imprisoned him in the year 1622 in his yacht and obliged him to pay a lieavy ransom, or else he should " cup " him. He paid one hundi-ed and forty fathoms of Zeev)an, which consists of small beads they manufacture themselves, and wliicii they …

with them, 'tis a sign they are friends ; if they visit the yachts without these, every one must be on his guard. The belief of the Maikans regarding the separation of the Soul is, that it goes up w^estward on leaving the body. ^sofii°^^''^ There 'tis met with great rejoicing by the others who died previously ; there they wear black Otter or Bear skins, which among them are …

When they have a corpse, they place it, in the act of dying, squat on the heels, like children sitting in this country before the fire ; and so lay it in the grave, all sitting ; its face to the East. It appears that the Sickmiamersj before mentioned, make asort of sacrifice. Tliey have a hole in a hill in w^hich ^the'siclaua- ^^'^^J P^^cc a kcttle full of all sorts of …

The Sea gull arrived there 4*'i May, 1626 Two SHIPS came from New Netherland for the benefit of the said (W. I.) Company, with ten thousand Peltries, or w^^timilf' skins, together with a large quantity of timber, fit for N^w Ni^^hJ?. t^^® building of the vessels which are shortly to be '^'"'- launched. Those ships were despatcht by the Commander there, called Minuict ; one …

They are situate tliree miles from the Sea, on the River by us called Mauritius^ by others, Rio de Montagne. These strangers for tlie most part occupy their farms. Whatever they require is supplied by the Directors. The occnpation. WiutcT gfalu has turned out Avell there, but the Summer grain which ripened before it was half grown in consequence of the excessive heat, was very …

Traders who come from a great distance make mention of Lion skins which will not be bartered, because they are used for clothing, being much warmer than others. Beyond the South River, in 37 degrees, Englishmen are settled, freemen, but planted there by Merchants on condition Nati'dr ^^^^^ ^^^^y deliver as much tobacco to their masters as is agreed on ; the remainder is their …

New Nether- advautagcs of said place, the favorable nature of the air, and soil, and that considerable Trade and goods and many commodities may be obtained from thence, sent some persons, of their own accord, thither with all sorts of cattle and implements necessary for agriculture, so that in the year 1628 there akeady resided on the Island of the Manhattes, two hundred and …

FIRST SETTLEMENT OF NEW-YORK BY THE DUTCH. 49 EARLY DUTCH SETTLEMENT ON THE DELAWARE. [Deed Book, VII.J ' N.Yorlf, february 14: 1684-5. The Deposicon of Catelina Trico aged fouer score yeares or thereabouts taken before the right hono''''^. Coll". Thomas Dongan Leu', and Governour under his Royii. high^s, James Duke of Yorke and Albany etc. of N York and its Dependencyes in …

That he Came in this Country of New York formerly called the new Netherlands in the yeare one thousand six hund'^. and thirty the 24t'i of May with the ship Vnity John Brower Commander and hath ever since continued here in this country, and saith further that att the said tinte of hisarrivall here this Deponent he-ard and was Informed by persons then arriving here from …

Peter Lawrrnsen aged sixty seaven yeares being deposed saith that lie came into tliis Province a servant to the west india Company in the yeare 1628 and in the yeare 1630 by order of the West india Company hee with seven more were sent in a sloope with hoy sayle to dellaware where the Company had a trading house with ten or twelve servants belonging to it which the deponant …

Catelyn Trico aged about 83 years born in Paris doth Testify and Declare that in y« year 1623 she came into this Country w^h a Ship called y^ Unity whereof was Commander Arien Jorise belonging to ye West India Company being y® first Ship yt came here for y« s^ Company ; as soon as they came to Mannatans now called N: York they sent Two families & six men to harford River & Two …

Passengers went w'"^ ye Ship up as farr as Albany wliich they then Called fort Orangie When as y® Ship came as farr as Sopus which is I way to Albanie ; they lightned ye Ship w'^ some boats yt were left there by y" Dutch tliat had been there y^ year before a tradeing w^'' ye Indians upont tliere oune accompts & gone back again to Holland & so brought ye vessel up ; there were …

The s^ Catelyn Trico made oath of ye s'l Deposition before me at her house on Long Island in ye Wale Bought this 17th day of October 1688. WILLIAM MORRIS Justice of ye pece 52 FIRST SETTLEMENT OF NEW-YORK BY THE DUTCH. EAELY IMMIGRANTS TO NEW NETHERLAND ; 1657 -- 1064. 1657. April; In the Draetvat. Arent .lanssen; house carpenter, and Wife and daughter. Marcus de Chousoy, and …

Anthony de Mis from Haerlem, and Wife and two children. The 'Vile of Andries vander Sluys; Clerk in Fort Orange, and child. Cliarel Fonteyn; a Frenchman, and Wife. Peier Claessen, from Holstein; farmer & Wife and two cliildren. Gerrit Gerriisen van Gilthuys; Taylor. Jan Jansen; house Carpenter, & Wife and four children. Jan Gouwenberch, from Hoorn. Adriaen van Laer, from …

Francisco de Gordosa from Davlngen. Charles Garet. Jan Leynie, from Paris. Dorigcman Jansen, from Dordroclit & his bride. Claes Wolf, from the Elbe; Sailor. Hf-rmen Dircksen from Norway & Wife and child. Adam van Santen, & Wife and two children. 1659. February; In the Faith. Jan Wouterson, from Ravesttyn; shoemaker, & Wife and daughter. Catalyntje Cianenbirg; maiden. Jan van …

Jan Jacobsen, from Utrecht ; farmer, & Wife, mother and two children. Arent Franeken van Iperen. 1 Served in the Esopus war with great credit ; he died Anno 1C60 to the regret of the JDirector General and council. His widow thereupon returned to Holland. Ed. 54 FlilST StlTTLH-SIENT OK NEW- YORK BY THE DUTCH. Dennys Isacksen, Irom VVyck by Daurstede. Weyntje Martens van …

Marten Warnarts Stolten, from SwoU. Cornelis Jansen vander veer; farmer. Jan Luycas, from Oldenseel ; shoemaker, and Wife and suckling. Roelof Dircksen, from Sweden. Sweris Dirxsz, from Sweden. April; In the Beaver. Peter Arentsen Diesvelt; taylor. Amadeas Fo igie. Frenchman, farmer. Jacques Reneau, Frenchman; Agriculturer. Jacques Monier, Frenchman; Agriculturer. Pierre …

Peter Petersen, alias Pia, from Picart^y. nnd Wife and daughter. Dirch Belet, from Breda; cooper. Louis Aertz, from Bruges; planter. Gcrrit Corn, van Niew-Kerk, and Wife and boy and sucking child. Engelbrecht Sternhuysen, fromSoest; Tailor. Thys Jansen, from TerGouw; Agriculturist. Albert Petersen; mason. Geerty Claesen. Gerrit Petersen. Gillis Mandeville. December; In the …

Lammert Huybertsen, from Wagening, and Wife and two children Jan Harmans and Wife and sucking child. Roeloft Hendricks from Drenthe. Femmetje Hendricksen, maiden. Maria Mooris, from Arnhem, maiden. Marten Abrahamsen, from Bloemendael, and Wife and two children. The Wife of Hans Sodurat, Baker, and two children. Leendert Arentsen Groenevelt, and Wife. Aeltje Jacobsen; maiden …

Govert Egberts, from Meppelt, farmer's servant. Evertje Dircks, from Drenthe; maiden. Egbertje Dircks, from Drenthe; maiden. Peter Jansen; shoemaker from Drenthe, and Wife and four children. Coert Cartens, from Drenthe, farmer's servant. Roeloft Swartwout; Agriculturist. [On his return to N. Netherland where he had previously resided.] Cornells Jacobs van Leeuwen; in the …

List of Soldiers embarked in the S/iijj the Spotted Cow, 1 bth April, 1660. Claes Petersen, Ailelborst from Detmarsum. John Hamelton of Hamelton. Claes Hayen from Bremen Johan Verpronck from Bonn above Soldiers. Ceulen; a Smith and Baker. Jan Petersen from Detmarsen Jan Wilekheresen from Bergen in Norway Gerrit Manneel van Haen Peter Petersen from Amsterdam, with his Wife & 2 …

Gysbert Dircksen,from Schans te voorn. Jan Claesen, from Outserenfer. Tennis Warten, from Gorcum Paulus Mettermans, from L'Orient. Ferdinandus Willays, trom Cortryck. Peter Tcunis, from Steenburg. Immigrants; la the Gilded Otter. Joost Huyberts, from Gelderland; Agriculturist, and Wife and two children. Philip Gassier, from Calais; Agriculturist, and Wife ami four children …

Widow Geertje Cornelis van Beest, and six children. Widow Adriaentje Cornelis van Beest, and Daughter. Goossen Jansen van Noort van Beest. Hendrick Dries van Beest. Neeltje Jans van Beest. Geertruy Teunissen van Beest. Geertje Willems, from Amsterdam. Aert Teunissen Middagh, Jacob Bastiaensen, from Heycop. Estienne Genejoy, from Rochelle, and Wife and three children. Jan …

Cornelis Dircksen Vo&, from Leirdam, and Wife, mother and two Childien. November; In the Purmerland Church. Barent Cornelissen Slecht. 1662. January; In the Golden Eagle. Peter Jansen Cuyck, from Heusden, Agriculturist. Peter Jansen, from Amsterdam; Agriculturist. Teunis Dircksen Boer, and Wife and thre« childreD. Senrart Petersen, from noesem ; Rlalster. FIRST SETTLEMENT OF …

Jan Petersen, from Deventer; Tailor, and Wife and three children Jan Timmer, from Gorekuin, and W ife. Luytje Gerrits ; Agriculturist from Friesland. Peckle Dircksen, from Friesland. Willem Lubbensen, from Mei)pel ; Agriculturist, and Wife and six children. Lubbert Lubbertsen, from iVIcpi)el; Agriculturist, and Wife and four children. Jan Barentsen, from Meppel; Agriculturist …

60 FIRST SETTLEMENT OF NEW-YORK BY THE DUTCH' Lysbet Hendricksen. Jan Bossch, from Westphalpn. Roelof Hermansen, from Germany, and Wife. Robbert ite la Main, from Dieppe. David Krallbrt; Mason, and Wife and child. Jacomyntje Jacobs, Daughter of Jacob Swart. Juriaen Jansen, from Holstein., Annelje Anthonis, wife of Gerrit Mannaet, and her child. Souverain Ten ftoute; Baker …

Jan de Conchilw r, .now, Consiiyea) and Wife and five children Jacob Colff, from 1 ryden, and Wife and two children. Judith Jans, from J^oyden, maiden. Carsten Jansen. Ferdinandus .!.■• MuMor. Isaac Vcrninl, and W ife and four children. Abelis ^^etslu'Ol■^. Claes Jansen \ an Heynengen. 1663. March; In the. Rosetree. Andries Pietersen van Bri^(^n. Dirck Everts, from …

Bay Groesvelt, and Wife and sucking child. Cornelis Claesen, from Amsterdam. Hendrick Abels, from Leyden. Barent Hoist, from Hamburgh. Hendrick Wessels, from Wishem. Claes Wouters, from Amersfoort, and Wife and one child. Grietje Hendricks, Wife of Jan Arentsen Smith in Esopus and daughter. Jan Cornelisz van Limmigen. Hendrick Jansen; painter. Grietje Harmens, from Alckmaer …

Grietje Gerrits, the Wife of Dirck Jansen, and two children. Adriaen Jansen Honink from Well, and Wife and four children. Hans Jacob Sardingh. Juriaen Tomassen, from Rypen. Jan Laurens, from Rypen. Jan Otto van Teyl, and Wife and child. Matthys Bastiaensen vander Peich, and daughter. Marytje Theunis van Beest. Jwome Bovie, from Pays de Vaud, and Wife and five children. 62 …

Vieu Pont; from Normandy. Joan Paul de Rues. Ditto; In the St. Jacob. Geertje Huyberts, Wife of Jan Gerritsen, from ilarken, and nephew. Annetje Jacobs, from Gornichem. SEPTEiiBER; In the Stetin. Schout Olferts, from Friesland, and Wife and child and servant Foppe Johannis. Jacob Govertsen, and son. Jan Jansen, the younger, and Wife and child. Claes Jansen, from Amsterdam, and …

FIRST SETTLEMENT OF NEW-YORK BY THE DUTCH. 63 October; In the St. Peter. Marrifje Jans, from Amstertlam. Boel Roelofs, from Friesland. Peter Alberts, from Vlissinjen, and Wife and two children. Ariaen Peters Kume, from Flissingen. Willem Luycass, from Maeslands-sluys. 1664. ^ January; In the Faith. Marcelis Jansen van Boinme! ; farmer. Evert Tack, from the Barony of Breda …

Claes Gerritseu, and Wife and child. Jentje Jeppes, an! Wife and three children. Bastiaen Corneiiss, from Maersen. Maes W^illems, from Heyland. The W fe of Jan Evertsen van Lier, and child. Claes Andriessen, fromHolsteyn. Gerrit Gerritsen, from Swol. Sicke Jans, from Amsterdam. Seravia vander Hagen, and child. Carel Enjoert, from Flanders, and Wife and three childreo Hendrick …

Being arrived to this Place with Orders to Receaue from you in the Behalf of His Mat'^'of Great Britagny Pursuant to the Late Articles of Pease witli the States Generall of the United Neatherlands, The New Netherlands and Dependances, now vnder your Command, I haue herewitli, by Capt. Pliilipe Carterett • and Ens. Caesar Knapton, sent you the Respective Orders from the said …

States Generall, tlie States of Zealand & Admiralty of Amsterdam (which you also tell mee you liad Ah^eady receaved before my Arival k itt being so long after the Tyme, itt should have been delivered if demanded) you have nott, so Much as Sett any Time for the Effecting itt, I doe nott Doubt tlie Freedom, & y Kind Vsage of all Inglish, In generall w^^^ jg daylay practized …

and also ashure you as I now doe that if M"" Colve or any of yo « 01- Ships should nott be Ready to goe on Bord, or Saile, that you shall not onely have all kindnesse as is dayly Practised att Home, butt myselfe, Ready to Sarve you upuu all occacons to my Power : So nott Doubting yo"" Considering things as they your present Resolve, Conformable to friendship & orders of …

If the Time for ye Surrender had beene certainly prefixt & by a Lesse space, I should not have had [tiie necessity of] giving you this farther Trouble. Now once againe by the same Gentleman I Desire you to lett me [know with certainty when] I ^ my forces may pursuant both to your Sf my Orders [take possession of t^iej Fort and Government you now are [comnia7idvi g] 1 alsoe …

I should bee very glad these matters may bee concluded in a Faire & amicable way I doe hope & will not doubt yo-- effectuall answer, desiring nothing more then a friendly Conference & the honor of seeing and serving you That I may not bee obleged pursuant as I tliink to my duty to justify my proceedings by a publick Protest. And if there yet shall remaine anytliing either …

3 NovRMBi" A° 1674 Burgomasters and Schepens being met at the City Hall with the Burgher Council of war, they with the approbation of the H^ Governour, appointed and qualified, as they hereby appoint and qualify tlie Hi" Cornells Steenwyk, with the Heeren Burgomaster Joliannes van Brugh L WiUem Beekman to repair on board liis Majesty's frigate now anchored under Staten Island …

Sr -- I rec<^ yoi's the last night by M'" Steenwyck & Capt Charles Eppisteyne together with the enclosed paper of severall particulars relating to the Towue'; To whicli (did I think myselfe Authorized to Treat particularly of tilings of this nature afore my Landing) I should not scruple nor doubt to give you a particular and satisfactory Answ to most of them ; which I hope you …

I am sorry for the disorders you men^on, happened in the Towne, which I doubt not are now wholly remedyed by the Orders you have taken in commanding all the Souldyers to the Fort from rambling about the towne, as also enjoyning all others to repaire Home, which will (without doubt) quiet Peoples mindes ; so that if you have not already released tliose Souldyers committed for …

ANDROS TO GOV. COLVE. No: 2a 1674. Sr. -- This is to return you my acknowledgements and thanks for both yo's of the 10^^ and ll'h ultimo upon the subject of my relieving you in this place, being also obliged to you for yo' good opinion and Character of me here ; & shall bee glad of all opportunity wlierein I may testify yo"" Generosity in all yo' proceedings since my arrivall …

I haue now onely to adde my farther acknowledgements and thanks for y^ present of the three horses & Coach, am onely confused that yo"" sudden departure for soe great a distance will deprive me of y® means of shewing how sensible I am of this particular obligacon to myselfe. Tills is by C. M. N. > & E. Caesar Knapton who will tell you the same verbally & wish you a good & …

Andros previous to the Surrender of JVew York Oct. 27 1674^ Myn Heer -- Pursuant to my last I have considered it my duty to propose to your Honor herewith the following Articles, on the one side for the greater satisfaction of my Lords & A-tasters, and on tlie other lor the greater tranquility of the good People of this Province, requesting I may receive your answer in the …

RESTORATION C>^ NEW- YORK TO THE ENGLISH. To the 3*1. All Justice with friendship shall bee sliewne, pursuant to the Articles of Peace. To the 4tb. The usualJ discipline of their Church to bee continued to them as formerly, and the other' of Inheritance, as I'arre as I may, & for those ' that shall desire it. To the 5 th. I have neither Orders nor directions fov any pressing …

I hope this will not bee expected from mee, which if due should have beene 3. That the present owners of the houses, lands and other effects of private persons confiscated during the war, may be maintained in their possession . 4. That the Inhabitants of the Dutch Nation may be allowed to retaiii their customary Church privileges in Divine Service and Chui-ch discipline …

debts of before my Administration, sliull be paid, as was agreed unto by tlie Capitulation in the Year 1664. 10. Whereas the Inhabitants of tliis Province advanced some monies by form of a Loan for the fortification of this City, for the repayment of wliic.i money a small Impost was laid on exported Beavers and peltries and imported Indian goods, that the same Impost may stand …

on board tlie Sitrtes Ship the Surynam, These. This is a true Copie of the Proposalls sent by Governo'' Colve to Gouerno Andros before the surrender of the Fort bearing date Octob 27'^ old stile with the Answer returned to the seueraU particulars therein afterwards ; pursuant to the Assurance given by those employed. Matthias Nicolls, Seer. Endorsed " ProposaUs from the Dutch …

As to vol' Postcript concerning pressing I doe hope my former Answer will bee satisfactory for quieting j^ minde of the Inhabitants ; but tor yo owne further satisfaction I doe further assure you, that I shall neither impose, nor desire their bearing Arms ags' their Nation. As to M'" W"i Dervalls molesting in words a person possest of ' a Confiscated house. As soone as I heard …

At a Court ; present the Heeren Burgomasters Schepens and Burgher Court Martial -- holden and assembled by the Special Orders of the Heer Governour General Anthony CoLVE, at the City Hall of the City A''ew Orange.^ the 9'h Novembr stilo 7iovo^ A" 1674. The H'' Governour General appearing in Court informed the same that he, pursuant to the orders of his Lords Principals, should …

COLVE TO THE SHERIFF OF ESOPUS. Honourable, Beloved, Faithful -- Whereas I have received ample orders from my Lords Superiors their High Mightinesses the Lords States General of the United-Netherlands, their Mightinesses the Lords delegated Councillors for the Province ©f Zealand, and their Mightinesses the Lords Commissioners in tlie Board of Admirality at Amsterdam, for …

tlie two Nations dated the 19 February, to the Heer Major Edmond Andros who hath also arrived liere from his Majesty of England for that purpose, with orders & qualifications to me exliibited, your Honour is therefore ordered & charged on receipt hereof to deliver up and hand over to the aforesaid Heer Major Andros or to whomsoever his Honour shall qualify thereunto, according …

Whereas it hath pleased His Majesty and his Royall Highnesse to send me with authority to receive this place and Government from the Dutcli and to continue in the command thereof under his royall Higlmesse who hath not only taken cai-e for our future safety and defence but alsoe given me his commands for securing t!ie Rights and Propertys of the inhabitants and that I should …

It is hereby further declared that the known book of Laws formerly establisht and in force under his royall liighnesse government is now again confirmed by His Royall Highnesse the which are to be observed and practised togetlier with tlie manner and time of holding Courts tlierein menconed as heretofore. And all magistrates and civil officers belonging thereunto to be chosen …

Dudley to his Royal Highness who was gratiously pleased to tell yo' Hon ^ Address'" tliat a greate informcon was come in against him and tliat yo"" Hon'"^ Address*" should answere it before his Betters. Tlie meantime that yo"- Hon""* Address^ may repaire to his Lodging but be ready to attend his R. H. his further Commands, The morning following at w^^ time his R. H. was …

H. who M-as gratiously [pleased] to pernse y« paper of y^ whole Proceedings and in [perticulai-J his Royal Hignesse was pleased to blame yo'" Hon" Address'" for sending 3 persons a board ye Enemies Siiipps to [make terms] yo'" Honf^^ Address'' in all humble Manner replied unto his R : H : that it was in hopes to have Stopt the s'' Sliiftps one Tide and in that time expected y^ …

into ys prsence of the King's Ida'^^ his Royal Higluiess His grace the Duke of Ormoncl Tiie Lord high Treasurer of England The Lord Keeper y^ Lord Arhngton & one Peere more of his Maties Cabinett Counsell, And upon y^ examinaton of yo- Hon'"^ Address^' The King Avas gratiously pleased to Comand [to be read] an Ace* how the ffort of York was Loste Sooue after the Gierke of that …

G 82 RESTORATION OF NEW-YORK TO THE ENGLISH. Address^ their had [attended] had not prouidence soe decreed it that [sLiflficient] money was wanting yC" Hon^s Address'^ further [saith] that in y"^ moneth of Aug'. S^- John Worden well knew yor Hon^s Address"" being a board of y^ Dimond ffrigate [whenj she was ready to depart being bound for theise partes ^;^rch jqt Hone's …

The humble Petition of John Manning Sheweth in all humble manner Thaty^r Pef is the most deplorable of all men ify'Hon' out of your abundant goodness pleaseth not to take his Misserable State into yi" Pious consideracon hopeing and prayeing that all the paipers may be received and have a favorable Construction which shewes in what condicon the ffort was in, the weekness of or …

and indiscrecon in takeing the charge of tlie Garrison at Gouernor Loiielace his goeing away & allso that I did not see the Articles gigned before the surrend^ w<^'' I doe to -my Greef Acknowledge tlumigli ye suddaine Hurry of state. Yo'^Hon" Petrhadnot those Consideracons in his minde as was meete for his owne Wellfare and the Wellfare of his neighbours and friends. Therefore …

W Jn" Tomson M= Churcher, M'' Jn^ Eay Pipe maker, Then Sodgars but now out of saruis -- dismist Baynes, Fitzgerald, Dowdale, serges before, being cal'd upon appeared, ARTICLES AG^T CAPT^ JOHN MANNING, COMANDER IN CIIIEFE IN JAJIES FORT IN NEW YORKE AND GOVERNMT AT THE TAKING THEREOF BY THE DUTCH IN JULY 1673. 1. First, That on or about the 28* day of July 1673 the s'l Cap* …