[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] We shall not assert precisely if there were 2 or 300 pounds more or less, but merely say, that there ought to have been a good portion according to Monsieur la Montaigne's own acknowledgment which he made on the 19 F'ebruary 1645, in presence of Mr. Kieft and Captain de Vries. So that de la Montaigne, and the Captain will be able to furnish full explanation why and wherefore there was a conversation at that time about powder. Mr. Kieft also knows how much powder was seized from Peter Wynkoop, and how much received from the Seven Stars and elsewhere. 10. That Skipper Laurens Cornelissen could not defend his case in consequence of Director Kieft's authority. On this point, the above named Skipper complained in presence of divers persons; to wit, that he would indeed have obtained declarations from some persons in his suit regarding pearls, but, through fear and in consequence of the high station of Mr. Kieft, they dare not give them except two, who, however, had made so bold and gave him a certificate. We do not corroborate the whole of this matter in our letters; we merely say, that we believe it. 2. As this point has no relation to the general affairs of the country, but merely regards the difficulty between Mr. Kieft and the above named skipper, we shall therefore refrain from it and pass to the conclusion. His Honor says, first, that all these points of our letter are false libels and lies; also, that he hath replied to all the other contents of the letter.