and affection to a large degree,
which, coupled with his quick
perception, made the new Gov-
ernor a man to be regarded in
the not too genial light of a
master among men.

His present commission was
dated 28th July, 1646, and

| charged him to attend carefully

to the advancement, promotion,
and preservation of trade, com-

merce, and friendship.

Upon the arrival in the Bay of

/\| the ship which bore the Governor

thither, the people of New Am-

“| sterdam were well nigh delirious

in their joy of welcome, and

“Ai burned nearly all the powder in
a}

We) the city in their noisy endeavors

 

Bl to duly impress that worthy with

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