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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 59 (part 2)

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[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] The States. differences existing with those of the West India Company, respecting the Colonies and their rights in New Netherland. And whereas the day must be postponed at the request of those of the West India Company, we have accordingly adjourned it until the 14"" instant, next ensuing, in the evening, at the tavern. Wherein fail not. Done lO"-June, 1634. States General to the Amsterdam Chamber of the West India Compamj. [ From the Minute in the Eojral Archives at the Hogue. File, West Indie, ] To the Directors of the West India Company, in the Chamber at Amsterdam. The 10"" June 1634. The States. ■West Indira Company ^6 notified you on the IS"" May last, to appear here on the evening of the Netherland! '" ^^'^ 21" then ncxt ensuing, on the subject of the differences with the Patroons, planters in New Netherland. And whereas the day must be postponed at your request, we have accordingly adjourned it until the 14"" instant next ensuing, at the tavern, in order to proceed to business on the following day. Wherein fail not. Done 10"-June, 1634. Mr. Joachimi to the States General. [ From the Original, in the Eoyal Archives at the Hague; File, Engelcmd. ] High and Mighty Lords. Mess" William Clobery, David Morehead and Johan de la Barre, merchants here in London, having fitted out a ship to trade on Hudson's river, as they call it, have been prevented to traffic there, and in that vicinity, by the Officers of the Dutch West India Company.