There were also under his sway the islands of Curacoa, Buenaire and Amba.

The Provincial Government presented him with a paper of instructions very carefully drawn up.

The one-man power, which Kieft had exercised, was very considerably modified.

Two prominent officers, the Vice-Director and the Fiscal, were associated with him in the administration of all civil and military affairs.

They were enjoined to take especial care that the English should not further encroach upon the Company's territory.