[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] had a right to forbid all foreigners to catch herring in his seas. We are not advised of the result of the consultation; but according to the information furnished us by the above mentioned gentleman, the Lord of the Council stated to him, at the same time, that his Majesty was of opinion he had the power and was at liberty to do so. All this is the eflfect of Spanish intrigue, which, we fear, will proceed further. We cannot perceive that his Majesty is indisposed towards us; sed qui pro nobis intercedat nemo est, because we have neither Saints nor Festivals, wherein the Spanish nation is very superstitious. We are still awaiting the papers on Amboina, as well as those relating to the moneys voted by your High Mightinesses, which we heretofore most humbly requested might be sent to us. Your High Mightinesses will be pleased to send us, at the same time, everything in support of the right of Your High Mightinesses' inhabitants to trade in New Netherland, inasmuch as Vol. L 7 50 NEW-YORK COLONIAL MANUSCRIPTS. that will, without doubt, be most sharply disputed here. The ship the Eendracht has over five tiiousand beaver skins on board. The Resident Carleton and M" Boshuii,' who is to reside near your High Mightinesses in the place of the former, have been to visit us, and notified us that they are about to take their departure, presenting their service. Finally, they requested that we should recommend your