In 1665, Carteret (or "Cartaret") was appointed by them to take possession of the newly acquired territory which been renamed the Province of New Caesaria, or New Jersey, and assume the position of governor.

Carteret indeed issued many grants of lands to settlers and landowners, partly with the purpose of increasing the worth of the colony.

Carteret became angry and left for England, and had the English government force the New Jersey settlers to pay quitrents.

After the death of George Carteret, Governor Edmund Andros of New York attempted to seize power in East Jersey.

When Philip Carteret refused to give up his position as governor, Andros sent a raiding party to his home and had him beaten and arrested to New York.