[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] 7. The seventh means is: The prosecution of the Salt trade at Punto del Rey, which might by inductive means, be facilitated by the Spanish plenipotentiaries before the ratification, by our plenipotentiaries, of the Treaty of Peace at Munster; the rather, as the inhabitants of Spain do not draw any salt from Punto del Rey. It is necessary that the cultivation of wheat and other produce be promoted for the support of the inhabitants and soldiers of Brazil, as soon as any provinces shall be reduced; and it will be expedient that the Supreme Council be written to immediately on the subject, so as to advance, as much as possible, the cultivation of the soil, according to the previous resolution of the XIX. In like manner, the Directors ought now and again pay attention that agriculture and population be, from time to time, encouraged in New Netherland as well as in Brazil; pursuant to the resolution of the Assembly of the XIX., as the same will tend to the public advantage, and special prevention of the decay of the Company, and relieve the latter from sending over provisions. The Commissioners, with this report, deliver the papers therein mentioned, with the commissions from the respective Chambers, to the deputed Directors with whom they have acted, as is to be seen by the annexed register. Eesoiutiod of states Whlch being taken into consideration, their High Mightinesses have thanked General on Ihe pre-° o o