[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] In answer thereunto we have to say, that we have further e.xamined the entire circumstances and condition of matters in New Netherland and found them, as your High Mightinesses will be able to perceive from the annexed compilation, to which we have only to add that, in our humble opinion the negotiation in England will be best directed if the Boundary be settled according and conformably to the Provisional Agreement concluded at Hartford, in the year 1650, and in case this proposition cannot be carried out, then to proceed with the second plan, namely to allow the Boundary to be arranged in New Netherland subject to the approval of the principals on both sides; we, nevertheless, refer ourselves to your High Mightinesses' wise consideration and conclusions. Wherewith, terminating this letter, we pray God Almighty to be pleased to bless your High Mightinesses' persons and government and remain, High and Mighty Lords, Your High Mightinesses' humble Servants, The Directors of the West India Company Chamber at Amsterdam. Amsterdam 30"" December, 1654. (Signed) Isaack van Beeck. Received 2 January, 1655. Paulus Timmekman, 564 NEW-YORK COLONIAL MANUSCRIPTS. Memoir of the Englisli encroacliments on Kew Keilxerland. [From the MS. in the Eoyal ArcliiTea at the Hague; File, Engekmd.