The leave-taking was therefore by letter.

He had done much to injure the cause which the Dutch statesman held vital to the Republic, and in so doing he had faithfully carried out the instructions of his master.

Now that James had written these conciliatory letters to the States, recommending toleration, letters destined to be famous, Barneveld was anxious that the retiring ambassador should foster the spirit of moderation, which for a moment prevailed at the British court.
But he was not very hopeful in the matter.
"Mr.Winwood is doubtless over there now," he wrote to Caron.

"He has promised in public and private to do all good offices.

The States-General made him a present on his departure of the value of L4000.