[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] Were Cura9ao also placed under the government of New Netherland, the garrison could be maintained at little expense, and the poor people preserved from the dreadful famine to which they have sometimes been subject. It had been much more advantageous for the Company to abandon the island of Curasao; but this cannot be effected without the coi'iperation of their High Mightinesses and his Highness; and although it could be accomplished, yet we are obliged to incur the greater part of the aforesaid expense to bring the people thence. Meanwhile, their High Mightinesses and his Highness, will be informed of the situation of the aforesaid Island; and that, in New Netherland, we can possess all the advantages over the enemy, except the great quantity of horses, which can be taken from Curagao to the Continent; and thus the aforesaid Island must be provided with the said garrison until their Mightinesses, upon application, shall resolve to abandon it. List of the provisions, stores and merchandise required for the Island Cura9ao, including the bark Paroquit, the sloop and large boat, in all 116 persons, as well marines as train bands, for one year. 25 barrels of beef @, fl. 90 the bbl., fl. 2,250 19 barrels of pork @, fl. 62^ the bbl., 1,187 10