Quote by Peter Stuyvesant
The design of those commissioners, frigates and warlike force is directed rather against Long Island and these your Honors' possessions, than to the imagined reform of New England.
Summary
This quote suggests that the design and purpose of the commissioners, frigates, and warlike force is aimed at targeting Long Island and the possessions of the Honors mentioned, rather than to bring about any kind of reform in New England. It implies that their intentions are more focused on conquest or aggression towards these specific regions, rather than any stated goals of improving or reforming the New England area.