Flax and hemp grew spontaneously.

Peltries and hides were brought in great quantities, by the savages, and sold for trifles.

The land was very well provisioned with all the necessaries of life."[6] Thus far, as a general rule, friendly relations had existed between the Dutch and the Indians.

But all sorts of characters were now emigrating from the old world.

The Indians were often defrauded, or treated harshly.