State Library Bulletin History No. 2, May 1899, Colonial Records: General Entries, V. 1, 1664-65

"General entries, v. 1 is the first book of records of the executive department including papers pertaining to the surrender of the colony by the Dutch to the English in 1664, and extending to Sep. 25, 1665. Besides the papers relating to the change of government it contains the records of the secretary on various topics illustrating the early history of the colony. Among these are correspondence with neighboring colonies, appointment of civil officers, orders and official determination of disputes or differences as to possession of lands, or other causes, arising between adjoining towns or private individuals, permits for trade or of the departure of ships from New York harbor, etc."