Document: Copy of letter from Jacob Alrichs to director Stuyvesant

[ ] copy of my last letter [ ] skipper Reynier de Vries [ ] that the same [ ] now with the galliot for [ ] otherwise I have little to write[1] in the short [ ] so I refer mostly to the same one, requesting only that the previously specified provisions also include 3 or 400 pounds of butter, which I estimate, with the bricks and planks, will amount to about f2000, in addition to what the above amounts to. If by closer examination of our accounts I am indebted to you, I shall give proper satisfaction. I am now sending some goods; according to the enclosed invoice the wide linen sells here for 7 shillings an ell and sometimes for more, the narrow for 3% shillings, cloth No. 1 and 2 for 9 guilders. No. 3 for 8 guilders, wide duffels for 4 guilders, narrow 3% guilders an ell, blankets for 14 guilders, together with 300 guilders in sewant which you loaned me. This in addition to many other acts of friendship afforded me in the course of time, I shall acknowledge with gratitude. All together this amounts to about 4000 guilders which we shall find on account with the other items, in addition to the groats, oil and vinegar previously sent to you, and supplying the garrison at Fort Altena since my arrival with bread, other provisions and materials, whereby I was also promised some expenses for repairing the house there as well as Hen[ drick ] Huygen who asked me for about 400 guilders. In short, I shall do everything possible to acknowledge the friendship and affection received from you. Hereby in closing, after cordial greetings to you and your loved ones, I commend you to God's protection and remain

[ P.S.: ] Please inform me what the [ ] there are worth approximately or [ ] according to your [ ]. The goods are packed in a [ ] marked with the arms of Amsterdam [ ] still 2 pieces wide and 2 [ ]. Concerning the horse-mill [ ] a note in reply or to pay for the same [ ] to have it settled, shall do me [ ] which I am ready [ ]. Captain Kriger requests his discharge immediately, which seems strange to me. I am considering what to do about it.

[ Addressed: ] Noble, Honorable, Esteemed, Wise, Prudent and very Discreet Lord. The Honorable Lord Petrus Stuyvesant, Director-General in New Netherland, Curacao, Bonaire etc. Residing at Manhattan in Amsterdam.

By the galliot. New Amstel, may God protect? with a chest and four more packs of pieces of duffels.

J. Alrichs