This comprehensive collection of primary source documents covers the colonial history of the state of New York from the 1600s to the mid-18th century. The documents include official letters, reports, and other correspondence that shed light on the political, economic, and social conditions of the time. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of colonial America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.