[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] requcst their High Mightinesses to be pleased to grant the aforesaid Johan van Renselaer patent of investiture of High, Middle and Low jurisdiction over a certain Colonie in New Netherland, called Rensselaer's-Wyck, together with fishing, fowling, and milling to the exclusion of all others; it is after previous deliberation hereby resolved and concluded to allow and accord the Petitioners' request, on condition that they shall previously designate the bounds and district of the aforesaid Colonie called Rensselaer's-Wyck, in order that after the same is seen and examined by their High Mightinesses, further disposition shall be made as to the issuing of the aforesaid patent of investiture. 384 NEW-YORK COLONIAL MANUSCRIPTS. Resolution of the States General admitting D. ran Schelluyne to be Notary in New Netherland. [From the Eegister of West India Affairs, 163S — 1651, in the Eoyal Archives at the Hagne.] Friday, S"-April, 1650. Folio 850.