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N. B. The plantation is Exceedingly well watered, and choice water .- The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 736, January 13, 1757.
NEW YORK, January 24.
His Majesty's Ship the Sutherland, of 50 Guns Fallingham, Esq; Commander, in coming up from Sandy-Hook, struck the Ground several Times; but stuck fast opposite our new Battery until she was
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forced off by some Cakes of Ice. She is now safe at her Moorings in the Harbour, and we hope has received no Damage .- The Pennsylvania Gasette, No. 1466. January 27, 1757.
To be SOLD at VENDUE, at the house of Daniel Budd, in Roxbery, in Morris-County, on tuesday the 5th day of April next, at 10 o'clock, the following tracts of land, viz one lot near Justice Luse's iron works, con- taining 40 or 50 acres: also 3 other tracts lying near the great ponds,1 one of 55 acres, the other 2 are 5 acres each, and convenient streams on each for mills: Also 69 acres of good right to be taken up in East- Jersey, and also sundry household goods, all belonging to the estate of major John Budd, late of said Roxbery, in New-Jersey, by
Daniel Lindsle. Ebenezer Byram. 1 Executors Matthew Lum.
January 4. 1757.
WHEREAS the subscriber hath been instrumental of propagating a Stage between Philadelphia and New- York, and by experience, finding some difficulty some- times to pass by water from Amboy-Ferry to New- York ; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That a STAGE-WAGGON is erected, to proceed from Mr. Isaac Dote's, opposite to Perth-Amboy, on monday the 17th instant, January, and to pass through Staten-Island, load or no load, to Mr. John Watson's. Mrs. Ducket's and Mr. l'antile's; and on tuesday proceed back to the aforesaid Dote's, and so in like manner every day in the week; where due attendance will be given, and passengers with the best of usage by me, JOSEPH RICHARDS.
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N. B. To hinder disputes or resentments that may arise hereafter, I have thought fit to inform the pub- lick of my price and custom, each passenger to pay three-shillings, before they proceed on their journey, and in proportion for other things, (except letters, which are to be carried gratis.) Hoping therefore, that all well-wishers to such an undertaking, will give me the encouragement it deserves. I remain their very humble servant.
JOSEPH RICHARDS. - The New York Mercury, January 31, 1757.
Philadelphia, February 3, 1757.
Stoln out of the stable of Dirck Auten, blacksmith, in the township of Reading-town and county of Hun- terdon, and Western-Division of the province of New- Jersey, on the 21st of January last, a light sorrel geld- ing, about 14 hands and near a half high, has neither brand nor ear-mark, holds his head low when going, a natural pacer, has a low neck, which is worn with the neck yoke, and has occasioned white hairs in the mane, has also whitish hairs in his forehead, running down al- most to his nose, has a dent on his withers, occasioned by a rope passing over for stirrups, and one of his fore hoofs split; was shod before with old shoes, and about 9 or 10 years of age. Whoever takes up said horse and thief, or the horse alone, and secures him, so that the owner may have him again, shall have Thirty five Shil- lings reward, and reasonable charges, paid by
Dirck Auten. - The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 1467, February 3, 1757.
To be sold, a certain tract of land, in the county of Somerset, and province of East-New-Jersey, contain-
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ing 196 acres, lying over the second mountain, 13 miles from New-Brunswick, II from Rariton-Landing, and 6 from Bound-Brook: the land being well-watered and timbered, 40 acres clear, and in good fence; the title indisputable. Any person inclinable to purchase may apply to Nathaniel Cooper, near the premises, Barnard Le Grange, Esq; at Rariton-Landing: or Elias De- brosses, merchant in New-York .- The New York Mer- cury. February 7, 1757.
To be SOLD,
A Plantation. upon Ancocus-creek, containing about 197 acres; there is on it a good dwelling house, and a good stone cellar under it; likewise a good barn and stables, and a well of very good water; also a very good orchard: there are 25 acres of meadow, well banked in; it lies two miles from the creek's mouth; situate in Chester township. Burlington county, and bounded by land of Matthew and William Allen, near the ferry. on the creek. Any person or persons inclining to pur- chase the said place may have further information by applying to the subscriber, living at Thomas Willard's, in Waterford. West New Jersey
Samuel Parr.
These are to inform John, Robert, and Moses Mole- gan, who came from Ireland, out of the county of Ar- magh, sons of John Molegan, that they have a Legacy left them by one Thomas M'Keterick, and by applying to Hugh M'Collom, executor, living at Freehold, in Monmouth county. East Jersey, they may be further informed-The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 1468, Febru- ary 10, 1757.
Philadelphia, February 7, 1757. DESERTED a few days ago from his Majesty's ser-
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vice, at Bordentown, in West New Jersey, a soldier, named Thomas Campbell, about 18 years of age, five feet three inches and an half high, has brown hair and face, and pretty much marked with the small pox: Had on when he went away, a red coat turned up with blue, a red jacket, and leather breeches: He stole and took with him, a good brown coat, which is too big for him, a black mare about 13 hands high, branded I E, and has a white spot on the fore part of her body; also a saddle, covered with black leather. The said deserter belongs to Capt. Herbert's company, in the fourth bat- talion of his Majesty's 62d regiment of foot, called the Royal Americans. Whoever apprehends the said de- serter, and secures him in any of his Majesty's goals, so that he may be had again, shall receive Two Pistoles reward, paid by said Capt. Herbert, at Bordentown, or Lieutenant Mackay, at the widow Ulrick's, in Second- street, near the George tavern .- The Pennsylvania Ga- zette, No. 1468, February 10, 1757.
New- York, February 14. About 7 o'Clock, Friday Night last, the Wyhack1 Ferry-Boat overset in the North-River, opposite Greenwich, with only the Ferry- man in her, who got on her Bottom, and remained there until the Boat drove down opposite our Battery, where he was happily taken off by a Boat that had put off from the Shore to his Relief .- The New York Mercury, Feb- ruary 14, 1757.
Custom-House, Philadelphia, Entered In. Schooner Industry, N. Thorndike from Salem. Schooner Snap- per, Stephen Vickery from Salem. Sloop Hannah, Benj Ellingwood from Salem.
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Cleared. Schooner Industry. Nicholas Thorndike to Salem. Schooner Snapper, Stephen Vickery to Sa- lem .- The Pennsylvania Journal. No. 741, February 17, 1757.
Twenty Shillings Sterling Reward.
DESERTED from Captain POLSON of the 44th Regi- ment, on the 13th Instant, Edward Smith, born in Glas- gow in Scotland, thirty six Years of Age, about five Feet nine Inches high, fair Complexion, by trade a Shoemaker, has his Tools with him. He had on a blue Wastcoat with Sleeves, and a flanning Wastcoat under it a pair of linen Drawers, and a leather Apron, he wants one or tivo of his Foreteeth. HE had a Forlough for two days to go to the Country. Whoever takes up said Deserter and secures him in Goal and give Notice of it to the Subscriber at Mr. Rutherfords in Trenton, shall have Twenty Shillings Sterling paid by me.
JOIIN POLSON.
-The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 741, February 17, 1757.
Philadelphia, February 17.
Captain Cowpland, in a Sloop inward bound from St. Christopher's, we hear, is lost at Egg Harbour.
The Snow Chance, Captain Lawrence of New York. bound to Jamaica, is also overset by the Ice at Glou- cester Point, and part of her Cargoe, damaged .- The Pennsylvania Gasette, No. 1469, February 17. 1757.
Wanted on the first Day of May next.
A SINGLE man, that is a good miller: also a good foreman baker, who being well recommended, will meet with good encouragement by applying to the sub-
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scriber, at his house in Kingsbury, near Trenton, or Doctor Peter Sonmans, in Philadelphia.
ROBERT LETTIS HOOPER, Junior. - The Pennsylvania Gasette, No. 1470, February 24, 1757.
Extract from the Speech of Sir Charles Hardy, to the Council and General Assembly of New-York, Feb- ruary 16th, 1757.
"Soon after my coming to the Government, I rec- ommended a Provision to be made, for defraying the Expence of his Majesty's Commissions, for determin- ing the Controversies with New-Jersey and Massachu- setts-Bay, concerning the Boundaries; the unsettled State of which hath already been productive of much Mischief."
Extract from the Reply of the Council of New York to the above, February 17, 1757.
"The Evils daily felt by the Borderers of this Prov- ince, towards New-Jersey, and the Massachusetts-Bay, amidst such various Claims of Limits, shews the Expe- diency and Utility of an Application to his Majesty, to have these Disputes finally adjusted."
Extract from Sir Charles Hardy's Reply to the Council of New-York, February 17, 1757.
"I have been so sensible of the Evils arising from the unsettled State of the Limits between this Province, and the Governments of Massachusetts-Bay and New- Jersey, that I have already represented this Matter to the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners for Trade and Plantations; and you may be assured, I shall not cease using my Endeavours, to put an End to those Mischiefs which so frequently happen on our Borders." - The New York Mercury, February 28, 1757.
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Philadelphia, February 26, 1757.
To be sold by private sale, any time between this and the first of April next, A plantation, situated in Dept- ford township, Gloucester county, about eleven miles from Philadelphia, and seven from Gloucester, and within half a mile of Mantua Creek, containing about 200 acres, 30 of which is cleared, the rest well timber'd, about five acres of meadow, and twenty acres more may be made, with a good house, barn, stable, and other out-houses, and a young orchard. Any person inclining to purchase, may apply to the subscriber, living near the Premises.
Thomas Reeves
- The Pennsylvania Gasette, No. 1471, March 3, 1757.
TO BE SOLD, the house next to the Merchant's Cof- fee-House, now in the tenure of Mr. Malcolm Campbell; 'tis large and well-built, with four rooms on a floor, a good kitchen back, and a good cellar under the whole. For conditions of sale enquire of Frind Lucus,1 at Scc- ond-River, or John Leake, in N. York .- The New York Mercury, March 7, 1756.
NEW YORK, March 7.
We hear from Bergen, in East-Jersey, That on Fri- day last, several Negroes, belonging to that Place, were apprehended and committed to the County-Goal at Hackinsack, upon the Evidence of some of their Fellow Slaves, of having poisoned their Masters and Mistresses a few Months ago; and of which they died not long since. It is thought from this Commitment, that some other Schemes of Villiany will be discovered, the Ne-
1 Friend Lucas was subsequently interested in the copper mine near the east side of the Passaic river, opposite Belleville.
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groes in that Neighbourhood have lately assembled to- gether oftener than usual: And the Discovery of this was owing to some Ill-Will which one Negro had against another .- The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 744, March 10, 1757.
NEW YORK, March 7.
Saturday Night last returned here from a Cruize, the Privateer Schooner Charming Peggy, Richard Haddon, Commander, having taken as many Prizes during her Cruize as she could well man.
Capt. Haddon's Prize Brig, under Capt. Miller, ar- rived on Saturday; and the Spanish Ship came to the Hook the same Day .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 1472, March 10, 1757.
To be sold by publick vendue, on Friday the 25th of March instant,
A Valuable tract of 1245 acres, situated partly in Sus- sex, and partly in Hunterdon county, in West New Jersey, the River Muskenetcong running thro' the mid- dle thereof, about 45 miles from Brunswick, and 30 miles from Trenton, a grist mill and saw-mill contiguous thereto; it is delightfully situated, and as good land for wheat as any in the Jerseys. As it will make four good settlements, it is intended to be sold by four parcels, on the premises; the sale will begin about eleven o'clock in the morning. For further particulars, apply to John Reily, conveyancer, in Philadelphia, or to Mr. William Kelly merchant, in New York.
N. B. At the same time will be sold, a Warrant for 250 acres of unlocated land .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 1472, March 10, 1757.
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JUST Published and to be Sold by Mr. Hugh Hodge and Mr. William Falkner in Philadelphia, and by Mr. William Simmonds in New-Brunswick, in the Jerseys, and by Mr. Nathaniel Hasard in New- York. A Book entitled
The Real Christians hope in Death, an Account of the edifying Behaviours of several Persons of Piety in their Last Moments. With a Preface recommendatory by the Reverend Mr. Clark, Rector of St. Philips Charles- town. Collected and Published by I. I. Dubly, Minis- ter of the Gospel in South Carolina. (Price Two Shil- lings and Six Pence.)-The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 744, March 10, 1757.
To be SOLD.
A Tract of land, containing 500 acres, lying at Cohaw- kin, in the county of Salem, joining to the plantation of Henry Vanmeter, being very well wooded, and very fit for raising wheat. It also joins a tract of land of Robert Strettell, Esq: being part of the tract, commonly known by the name of Byles's tract, it will make one or two good farms. Any person inclining to purchase, may apply to Jacob Richman, surveyor, living near the premises, or to William Coxe in Philadelphia, who will let a large part of the money lie at interest, part being paid down at the time of sale .- The Pennsylvania Ga- cette, No. 1472, March 10, 1757.
To be sold, in Aquenonka, upon Passaic-River, four miles from Second-River,1 in the eastern division of New-Jersey, A plantation that formerly belonged to Hermon Jurianse,2 deceased, containing 200 acres of good land, 130 acres of which is cleared and in good
1 Acquackanonk. The locality referred to was near Third River.
2 Harman, son of Juriaen (Uriah) Van Rypen or Van Riper.
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fence, and 70 acres good wood-land: There is on said plantation, a good stone dwelling-house, 45 foot wide, two stories high, with a kitchen adjoining to the same, a brew-house, with a brewing kittle that will hold 6 bar- rels, and all the utensils belonging to a brew-house; also a large barrack near it. The dwelling-house fronts the river, where there is a good landing, an orchard of 220 apple trees, and 45 young trees fit to be set out, be- sides other small ones in the nursery, 25 peach trees and 39 cherry trees; with 5 acres of excellent mowing ground. There is likewise two other lots of wood land, lying two miles from the river, each of them containing 40 acres, and another lot near to them of about 7 acres. All the lots have exceeding fine growing timber upon them. Enquire of Abraham and Jacob Van Reipen, executors, living on the premises, who will agree for the same on reasonable terms, the title being indisputable. -The New York Mercury, March 14, 1757.
NEW YORK, March 14.
Tuesday last came up the Spanish ship mentioned in last Monday's Gazette to be taken by Captain Hadden, and to have arrived at the Hook. She is not as yet con- demned. In searching the Cabbin, we hear, upwards of 500 French Crowns and Pistoles were found .- The Pennsylvania Gasette, No. 1473, March 17, 1757.
Custom-House, Philadelphia, Entered In. Schooner Dolphin Samuel Barnes from Piscataway .- The Pennsyl- vania Journal, No. 745, March 17, 1757.
Ringwood, in Bergen County, March 9th, 1757.
PUBLICK NOTICE is hereby given, not to trust NANCY, the wife of the subscriber, on his account, or
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entertain her at any rate; she having eloped from her bed and board, and behaved dissolutly for some time past, withal striving to run him in debt, he being de- termined to pay no debts contracted by her from the date hereof.
JOSEPH WILCOCKS. -The New York Mercury, March 21, 1757.
Custom-House, Philadelphia, Entered In. Snow Prince George, John Barry from Salem .- The Pennsyl- vania Journal, No. 746, March 24, 1757.
To be SOLD
Two Plantations, containing about 500 Acres each, ly- ing within three Miles of New Brunswick, in East New Jersey, adjoining on South River; having each a good convenient Landing for Boats or Flats to transport Wood; each Farm having a good Dwelling-house, Barn, Orchard of 200 bearing Apple Trees, 60 Acres of fresh Meadow adjoining the Up-land, with 150 Acres of cleared Land; the best Part of the Land well timbered, lying within a Mile of the Landing, with convenient Country Road to Landing; Also Abundance of Shadd caught in the Season before the Door. It is very con- venient for a Merchant or Farmer. Any person inclin- ing to purchase, may apply to Mr. John Van Norde at New Brunswick, or to the Owner, Mr. Peter Praa Van Zandt, jun. at New York, who will agree on reasonable Terms, and give a good Title for the same.
N. B. As there is a sufficient Stock of Cattle, con- taining Horses, Cows, Sheep, Hogs, and all Materials for a Farmer, it is therefore to hire, if not sold, agree- ing with the said Owner.
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Philadelphia, March 19, 1757.
To be sold, by publick Vendue, on the fourth Day of April next, in the Township of Waterford, and County of Gloucester, at the House of John Blake, at the Bridge, on Cooper's Creek, Horses, Cows and Hogs; also a likely Pair of working Oxen, two Carts, Ploughs and Harrows; likewise a large Quantity of Indian Corn and Rye, with several Sorts of Utensils for Husbandry. The Vendue to begin at Ten a Clock, when the Conditions of Sale may be seen, and Attend- ance will be given, by
JOHN BLAKE.
Burlington, March 17, 1757.
DESERTED, on the 15th of this instant March, from Lieutenant Cowart, of the 48th Regiment of Foot. one William Wilson, about 5 feet 4 inches high, between 34 and 35 Years of Age, his Hair near of a black Colour, well set, grey Eyes, wide Mouth, a large round Fore- head, thick Legs, walks well and upright looks a little wrinkled in the Face, and is of a yellow Complexion: Had on when he went from hence, a New York Regi- mental Coat, which is a dark Drab the Sleeves turned up with middle Drab Cloth, Buckskin Waistcoat and Breeches, dark Worsted Stockings, new Shoes, and an old Hat. Whoever secures the said William Wilson, shall receive a Reward as mentioned in the Act of Parliament .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 1474, March 24, 1757.
TEN Pound Reward, Pennsylvania Currency.
DESERTED from a Recruiting Party of the 44th Regiment, Robert Ænsworth, born in Ireland, Brown Complexion about 27 Year of Age, five Feet eight
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Inches high, he served his Time with Mr. Coxe at Tren- ton, and had since a Plantation in the upper Parts of Hunterdon County, he was enlisted last Year by Lieu- tenant Bayly of the said Regiment. He was taken up for a Deserter at Richard Mayburys and had a Pair of Handcuffs put on, but in the Night took an Oppor- tunity of geting to the Door of the House where there was a Horse saddled and briddled which he mounted and rode off with: He had on a Suit of Whitesh Cloath, and was seen crossing the Ferry to the Pennsylvania side. Whoever takes up said Deserter and secures him in goal so as the Regiment may have him again, shall have FIVE Pound Pennsylvania Currency paid by the Subscriber Commanding the above Party at Trenton, West-Jersey, and FIVE Pound more for any Person who brings the Horse to Peter Van Buscurk near the Union Iron Works, to be paid by said Peter Van Buscurk, the Horse is Iron Grey, about 13 hands and a half high branded thus F B. Given under my Hand at Trenton this 25th day of March 1757.
JOHN POLSON. - The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 747, March 31. 1757.
To be LETT,
For the term of 7 years, or for such longer number of years, as shall be agreed on, 1245 acres of as good valuable and choice land for wheat, as any in the Jer- seys, partly situated in Sussex, and partly in Hunting- ton1 county, the river Muskenetcong running thro' the middle thereof, about 40 miles from Brunswick, and 30 from Trentown; upon which there is very contiguous, a grist and saw-mill, and it will make four good settle- ments, will be let, the whole, or in parcels. PROPOSALS
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to be received by Mr. William Kelly of New-York, mer- chant; or Mr. John Hackett, at the Union-Iron- Works.1 There is also to be lett, or sold, a warrant for 250 acres of unlocated land.
G. Royal Arms
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By His EXCELLENCY
JONATHAN BELCHER, Esq ;
Captain General, Governor, and Commander in Chief, in and over his Majesty's Province of Novæ Cæs- aræ, or New-Jersey, and Territories thereon depending in AMERICA, Chancellor, and Vice-Admiral in the Same, &c.
A PROCLAMATION.
W HEREAS by an Act of the General- Assembly of this Province, passed this Day, for the Compleating of Provincial Forces, lately under the Command of the Honourable Colonel PETER SCHUYLER, a Bounty of Twelve Pounds Proclamation Money, is to be paid to every Volunteer who shall enlist in the said Service, agreeable to said Act, besides the Encouragement of good Arms, Pay, Cloathing, and other Necessaries, to fit them for the Service; I Do hereby invite all his Majesty's Subjects within this Colony, chearfully to engage in the said Service, hereby promising that they shall not be de- tained in the said Service, against their Consents, longer
1For notices of the Union Iron Works, see Vol. XII., passim.
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than the Fifteenth Day of November next, but shall then be discharged, agreeable to the said Act, and be at Liberty to return to their respective Habitations.
AND WHEREAS there are several Deserters from the said Regiment, now secreted in this Province; these are therefore to notify to the said Deserters, that if they return to any of the Officers employed to raise Men for the Compleating of said Regiment, on or be- fore the Twentieth Day of April next, and join their Corps, they shall be pardoned for said Desertion; which, if they refuse to do, they shall be proceeded against agreeable to Martial Law. And all Gentlemen within this Colony, who shall come to me, properly recommended, shall receive Orders for enlisting of Men, and shall meet with all the Encouragement within my Power to give them.
GIVEN under my Hand and Seal at Arms, at the Borough of ELIZABETH, the 3Ist Day of March, 1757.
J. BELCHER. By his Excellency's Command,
CHARLES READ, Secry. GOD SAVE THE KING.
A Plantation, to be sold, in the county of Middlesex, about 7 miles to the southward of Perth-Amboy, be- longing to Daniel Hendrickson, lately in the tenure of Obadiah Harbour, containing between four and five hundred acres of land, with a good orchard, the one half cleared, about fifteen or twenty acres of meadow, and as much more may be made, with a good dwelling- house and kitchen, a stone cellar under it, a good shop and stone well, with a large barn; it is well watered and
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timbered, and is only one mile and a half from the land- ing, and 2 miles from Middletown-Point, a very good out-let for stock. The title indisputable. Any person inclining to purchase the same, may apply to Daniel Hendrickson, or William Hendrickson in Middletown in the county of Monmouth .- The New York Mercury, April 4, 1757.
A LIST of LETTERS that remain in the Post-Office in PHILADELPHIA
John Burgin, West Jersey Hannah Brewer, Jersey.
Richard Crooks, W. N. Jersey. Thomas Carney, Salem
Rachel Drapier, West N. Jersey Rhody Egger, Bound-brook
Nicholas Gibbons Esq; Salem. Ephraim Hopkins, E. Jersey. Casper Holder, Salem Co. Samuel Harker, do.
Richard Miller, Phil. or E. Jersey. Archibald M'Callister, Salem Co. William and John Roberts, Salem.
Sarah Robins, W. Jersey. Mary Richeson, do. Alexander Ross, Mount-holly.
John Sanderlin, Salem. --
Jacob Spicer, Esq; New Jersey.
Grace Thompson Jersey.
New Brunswick, April 4, 1757. WHEREAS, we the underwritten Peter Sunderland,
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and Joseph Huff, did on the 3Ist of last Month assault Lieutenant Lewis Ourry, of the first Battalion of the Royal American Regiment, by stopping and detaining him on the King's Highway, and knowingly hindering His Majesty's Service, by endeavouring to take from him a Horse he had procured, by Order of Justice Hig- gins, to forward the said Service; and also accusing said Lieutenant Ourry of having stolen the Horse he rode, and giving him much abusive Language:
We being now apprehended for the said Offence, and brought before James Hude, Esq; Mayor of the City of New-Brunswick, do acknowledge our Fault, and beg Lieutenant Ourry's Pardon in this publick Manner, promising never to be guilty of the like for the future.
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