[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] It was moreover resolved, to recall the Director in order that he defend himself, and to send back in his stead with a temporary commission, Lubbert van Dinslaken who has been formerly there as fiscal, and who is a favorite with the Indians. Minerals of copper, iron and lead have been discovered in those countries, particulars of which are given to this Director, to inform himself thereof, and to send hither the real ore to be tested. A private individual has brought with him copper ore that is very rich, and hath also some silver in it; orders have been given to test and investigate it further. Afpcndix No. 7. Extract from the Minutes of the Nineteen. Received 2Sth December, 1644. 15 December, 1644. Pursuant to their High Mightinesses' order. Mess" van der Capellen toe Ryssel and van Santen, informed the Assembly that they had repeatedly requested that the business respecting New Netherland may be dispatched, which not being done, they had spoken this morning to the Commissioners thereunto named on the 10"' December last, and were of opinion that the papers and documents having reference to New Netherland, should be placed in the hands of the Company's Board of Accounts, to examine the whole subject, to draw up a report and to submit to the Assembly their opinion, how the decay there shall be remedied; the population increased; agriculture advanced, and that country thoroughly improved for the advantage of HOLLAND DOCUMENTS : 11.