[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] preceding "Resolvtion of the Stales General" of the 2ffth Noyember, 1649.— Ed. Vol. I 33 258 NEW-YORK COLONIAL MANUSCRIPTS. Cornelia Meiyn. Comclis Meljn condemned and relieved. Whereupon deliberation being had, it is resolved and decided before proceeding any farther herein, that the past transactions shall be looked up and read to the Assembly, in order to proceed afterwards as may appertain. TJie Nine Men of New Netherland to the States General. [ From the Original In'lhe Eoyal Archives at the Hague; Zoi-rftaj of the States General; Kubric West Indisehe C<mpngnie,'So. 30. Divition y Great, Powerful, High and Mighty Sovereigns. After our distressed circumstances had forced and obliged us to represent the poor condition of this country and to pray for redress therein, we considered it proper to delegate also some persons whom we know and acknowledge to be honorable, honest and trustworthy; likewise well experienced in, and acquainted with, the circumstances of this country, in order that they may furnish your High Mightinesses, if such be your will and pleasure, with further information and explanation on every subject & circumstance, and also to importune your High Mightinesses to grant seasonable relief and aid.