Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-12
MISCELLANEOUS.
From the Albany Daily AdOertiser.
"THE OLDEN TINE"

Governor Stuyvesant, on being in
formed, Gin i664.) that certain En-
glish vessels of war had arrived in
the Bay near the city of New York,
and, apprehensive that their inten-
tons were hostile to the Dutch; wrote
the following letter to the comman-
der of the squadron:
Fright Hon. Gentleman
Whereas we lave received intelii-
eence, that, about three days since, an
English man OF war, or frigate, arrived in
the BAY Of North River; and since that
time three more have arrived, 10y whose
order. or under what pretence, is yet un'
known to u.s. and having heard various
report. concerning their arrival upon
this coast, and not being apt TO entertain
any thing of prejudice intended against
us. nave thought il convenient and neces-
sary to send John Declyer, the Rev Jnhn
MesapoIepsis, Paulus Leendert Wander
srist, and Samuel Msgapolensis, Doctor OF
Medicine. TO desire you ruth the utmost
respect and c,Oility, 10 state the true IN
tent and meaning Of your warlike APP
prosch, without giving US notice, &c.
After our hearty salute. we pray you may
be blest hereafter. and remain, right hon.
gentleman, your friend and servant,
P. STUYVESANT.
"Done, sc. 10 icy August, 1864"
This letter having been delivered
to Nicolls, he sent the following an
swer
"Right Worthy Sir
"Ireceiyed your letter, dated 16 (99)
August, 1864, desiring 10 know the intent
OF lbe approach of the English frigaies in
answer 10 which think It fit 10 inform you
that his Msiesiy OF England, whose right
and title 10 these parts Of America are I'M
Questionable, well knowing how much it
derogates from hi, crown and dignity TO
suffer any foreigners Chow nearly allied
they may be, 10 aswrp dominion with
out bis Royal Majesty's consent, has COM
manded me, in bis name: to require sur
render OF all such forts, towns, or places
OF strength, as are now possessed by the
Dutch. under your command; and, in his
Mslesty's name. do demand the town
situated upon the island called MaDbatlo,
with all The forts thereunto belonging. to
be surrendered and given up to bis Majes'
ty am further commanded to assure
you and every inbabitant oil The Dutch ns-
ton, that bis Majesty being tender of the
effusion of Christian blood, doth. by these
presents, confirm and secure 10 enery man
his estate, life. and liberty, 1rho shall rea-
diiy submi! 10 has government; and all who
oppose bis Majesty's gracious intentions
must expect all the miserIes OF war, which
they bring upon themselves
II shall expect your answer BY Col.
George Cartwright, Capt. Robert Need
ham. Capt. Edward Groves, and Mr.. Tho
mas De!svall, whom you will treat with
all the ciSility due to them and your
selves, and yours shall receive the same
from, worthy sir, your very humble SER
want. RiCH'D NlCOLLo.
"Dated on board bis Majesty ship the
Guinea, 20 1907 August, 1864
Stuyvesant was sensibly disturbed on
Giving this letter, and he feared
communicating its contents to the
people. as the promises Of protection,
&c. it held out. might induce them to
yield obedience instead Of making
a defence. He replied, however. in
the true spirit of a soldier. saying IL
have no other answer to make than
that | shall defend the town commit.
ted to my charge" Hc. however,
was induced to try what could be eff
effected by negotiation. and on the
4th Of September, 1864, he sent John
DeDeCker, Cornelius Van Ruyven.
Cornelius Steenwyck, and lanes
Cousseau, to treat With Nico!ls, and