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mended to the people of Germany. In confirming the invitation to Germany, Oxenstiern 1633 April 10. declares himself to be but the executor of the wish of Gustavus. The same wise statesman, one of the great men of all time, the serene chancellor, who in the Chap. XV.} 1633. June 26. busiest scenes never took a care with him to his couch renewed the patent of the company, and extended its benefits to Germany; the charter was soon confirmed by the deputies of the four upper circles at Frankfort A copy of the act is before me, dated December 12, 1634, printed at Hamburg, 1635. The consequences of this design, said Oxenstiern, will be favorable to all Christendom, to Europe, to the whole world. And were they not so? The first permanent colonization of the banks of the Delaware is due to Oxenstiern. Yet more than four years passed away before the design was carried into effect. We have seen Minu- 1638 it, the early governor of New Amsterdam, forfeit his place amidst the st