Document: Letter from the directors to Petrus Stuyvesant concerning Johan de Hulter

[1] [ Ao. 1653, the 7th of May ]

[ Honorable, Vigorous, Pious, Dear, and Faithful. ]

[ In the ship Graft goes over Mr. ] Johan de Hulter, partner in the Colonie Rensselaerswijck and his family, accompanied by a good number of freemen, among whom some craftsmen, such as an excellent brickmaker and many other persons mentioned specifically in the list, to settle in the Colonie or another place, and to help develop the land there. And it is not yet certain where he shall begin the same, and as he shall probably begin development on the island of Manhattan where we believe it would be best, we have deemed it proper and necessary, upon his request for a recommendation because he is not known there, to order, your honor herewith to accommodate him as much as can be done without harming the Company, and give him every friendly assistance. And if he should resolve to remain on the island of Manhattan or Long Island, allot for him such a suitable place as his circumstances and its fitness for the establishment of a brickyard requires. Hereupon we shall rely,

Amsterdam, this 7th of May 1653.

Honorable, Valiant, Pious, Beloved, Faithful, commending your honor to God's protection and remain,

[ ADDRESSED: ] To the Director Stuyvesant in New Netherland.

Eduard Man
A. Pater