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Here is one very considerable Town, first built by the Dutch, and called New-Amsterdam, which name is now changed to New-York: It is well seated both for Trade, Security, and Pleasure, in a small Isle called Mahatan, reguarding the Sea, made so by Hudsons-Ri∣ver, which severeth it from Long-Island, which said River is very
commodious for Shipping, and is about two Leagues broad. The Town is large, containing about five hundred well-built Houses; and for Civil Government, it hath a Mayor, Alderman, a Sheriff, and Justices of the Peace for their Magistrates. For the further se∣curity of this Town, here is raised a Fort called James-Fort, which is very strong, and well Defen∣ded and Maintained with Men, and Ammunition. The Town is Inhabited by the English, and Dutch, and hath a considerable Trade with the Indians, for the Skins of Elks, Deer, Bears, &c. also for those of Bever, Otter, and other Furrs; and doth likewise enjoy a good Trade with the En∣glish.
New York