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regulate the same, and finally determine all matters in controversy between the said Proprietors; but that it is nevertheless to be understood, that no such favour is intended or can be shewn to any person whatever, who may hereafter chuse to run the risque of making any future purchases of the Eastern Proprietors, of any of the lands that are contained within the said angle, this Board protesting against any sales of the Eastern Proprietors, which they may hereafter think proper to make.
The above Resolves are directed to be published, for the in- formation of the General Proprietors, and all others who may be concerned.
By Order of the Board, DANIEL ELLIS, Register.
Run away, about the 10th day of August last, from the sub- scriber, living in Alloway's Creek Neck, Salem county, a certain indented English servant, named William Richardson, about 22 or 23 years of age, by trade a chimney sweeper, he has red hair, and has lost two of his upper teeth, and is very fond of strong liquor, and is very much given to singing. Whoever takes up the said servant, and brings him to the subscriber, or secures him in any goal, so that his master may have him again shall receive two dollars reward, and reasonable charges, paid by ISAAC REIGN.
N. B. New-Germantown is in the Jerseys, near Princeton, and the lad is a Taylor and Breeches-maker.
From The Pennsylvania Journal; and The Weekly Advertiser,
No. 1672, Dec. 21, 1774.
CAPE MAY, December 3, 1774.
This is to give notice, that my wife PHEBE has very much misbehaved herself, and not acted the part of a dutiful wife: I do forbid all persons trusting of her on my account, for I will not pay any debt of her contracting.
ANTHONY LUDLAM.
From The New-York Journal; or The General Advertiser, No. 1668, Dec. 22, 1774.
ELIZABETH-TOWN, Dec. 19. The committee of observation for the free borough and town of Elizabeth, taking into consideration, that James Riving [ton], printer of one of the New-York Gazettes, having published many pieces in his paper, and divers pamphlets, inimical to the liberties of America; by which we have reason to suspect that he is a vile ministerial hireling, employed to dis-
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unite the colonies and calumniate all their measures. entered into for the publick good, in order, therefore, to discountenance the attempts of every person unfriendly to American liberty.
Resolved unanimously, by this committee. that they will take no more of said Rivington's Gazettes, nor send any advertisements to be inserted therein, or have any further dealings or commerce with him: And that we will recommend it to our constituents to observe the same conduct towards said Rivington, or any other printer who shall publish or print any pieces or pamphlets tending to break the happy union now subsisting throughout the American colonies.
By order of the Committee, JONA. HAMPTON. Chairman.
From Rivington's New-York Gasetteer, No. 88. Dec. 22. 1774.
TO BE LET,
And entered upon immediately, the house, garden, and orchard, containing about six acres of land, as also the meadow adjoining the same, containing twelve acres, being the seat of Anthony Rut- gers : It is so well known as to need no description. The meadow will be let separate if required; and either of them for a term of years. A number of house lots adjoining the above seat, to be sold at private sale: For particulars enquire of Nicholas Gouverneur and Anthony Rutgers, at Newark, or Leonard Lis- penard. at New-York, where plans of the above seat may be seen.
Errata, in our last week's paper: In the account of the death of John Van Horne. Esq: add. senior; and instead of Rocky-hill. Boundbrook.
TO BE SOLD.
The following houses and lots of grounds in this City, En- quire of WM. and ABRAHAM BEEKMAN. . . Also to be sold, one hundred and twelve acres of land at Cranbury, in New-Jersey. about 50 of which is cleared, the remainder wood-land; on which is a good dwelling-house, two stories high, also a small dwelling- house, store-house, and several out-houses, a well of good water near the house, which is situated along the public road. about the centre between this city and Philadelphia. It is a good stand for trade, a store having been kept there many years with advantage, which is likely to increase, by the establishment of a weekly stage through Cranbury.
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From The New-York Journal; or, The General Advertiser. No. 1668, Dec. 22, 1774.
NEW-YORK. December 26. | The General Assembly of New- Jersey are to meet in Perth-Amboy, on the 11th Day of January next, for the dispatch of business.
From The New-York Gazette: and The Weekly Mercury. No. 1211, Dec. 26, 1774.
Pursuant to notice given by the Committee of Correspondence, the Freeholders of the County of Sommerset, in the Province of New-Jersey, met at the Court-House the 15th Day of Dec. 1774.
HENRY [HENDRICK] FISHER, Esq; chosen Chairman, JONA. D. SERJEANT, Esq; Secretary.
The question was moved and voted unanimously, That this Meeting do most heartily approve the proceedings of the late Con- tinental Congress in general, and that we will to the utmost of our power adopt and enforce the Association of the said Congress in particular : For which end and that the same may be carried into execution.
I. Resolved, That a new Committee of Correspondence be now immediately chosen by ballot.
2. That Committees of Inspection be also appointed consisting of seven persons in each township, and precinct, pursuant to the IIth Article of the said Association.
Adjourned for an Hour.
4 o'clock the meeting re-assembled,
Hendrick Fisher, John Roy, John Witherspoon, Peter Schenck, Abraham Van Nest, Jona. D. Sergeant, Nathaniel Ayers, Frederick Frelinghuisen, Jacob Boogart, are appointed a Committee of Corre- spondence to continue until the 15th of July next.
Voted unanimously, That Hendrick Fisher and John Roys. Esqrs. the Representatives of this County in General Assembly be, and they are hereby instructed to join with the other Mem- bers of Assembly in appointing delegates to the Congress, expected to be held on the Ioth day of May, next, if the Assembly of this Province should be called by the Ist of March next.
And the Committee of Correspondence are hereby further in- structed in case the Assembly should not be called by the Ist of March, next, or should neglect to appoint delegates for the pur- pose above mentioned, that they do in that case meet with the other Committees of Correspondence in Convention, and appoint dele- gates in the same manner in which the last delegates were chosen.
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Committees of Inspection for the Townships and Precincts here- after mentioned.
For Bridgewater Township. John Van Nest, John Goldthrap. Ruloff Sebring, Derick Middagh, Edward Bunn, Abraham Ten Eyck, Peter Dumont, jun.
For Hillsborough Township. Gilbert Boogert, Coanrod Ten Eyck, John Van Doren, Ruloff Peterson, Derick Low, John Van Arsdalen, Peter D'Vroom.
For Barnards Town. Jonathan Whitaker, Ebenezer Tingly, Elisha Ayres, John Durham, John Collier, Benjamin Coon, William Annin.
For Eastern Precinct. Jacob Bergen, William Oppy. Jacob Wickoff, Cornelius Wickoff, John Van Lewe, Hendrick Bergen, Garret Voorheise.
For Western Precinct. Lemuel Scudder, Thomas Wiggens, Hendrick Van Dike, Thomas Skillman. David Snowden, Peter Wickoff, George Bergen.
For Bedminster Township. Stephen Hunt, Hugh Gaston, Elias Vander Veer, Thomas Berry, John King, Richard M'Donald, John M'Dowell.
To continue also to the 15th of July next, and proceed accord- ing to the IIth Article of the Association.
Resolved, That in the opinion of this meeting the subscription for the relief of the poor of Boston ought to be continued, and it is earnestly recommended to all such persons as has not subscribed to do it without delay.
Signed by Order,
HENDRICK FISHER, Chairman.
ACQUACANONK,
In the County of Essex, New-Jersey, Dec. 12, 1774.
The election of a committee of observation for the purposes mentioned in the association entered into by the American Con- gress, having this day come on pursuant to advertisement set up in different parts of this township, a respectable number of free- holders assembled at Mr. Timothy Day's, near Acquacanonk Bridge, where the following gentlemen were chosen, nem. con.
HENRY GARRETSE, Esq, in the Chair. MICHAEL FREELAND, Esq; Moderator. DR. NICHOLAS ROCHE, Clark.
Peter Peterse, Esq; Daniel Neil, Richard Ludlow, Thomas A. Post, Hassel Peterse, Timothy Day, Capt. John E. Freeland, Capt. Abra- ham Godwin, John E. Freeland, Jacob Van Winkle, John Berry,
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Harmanus Van Waggener, John I. Speer, Helmich Sip, Peter Van Ep, Richard Van Riper, John Sip, sen. Jacob Garretse, Henry Gar- retse. jun. John I. Post, and Luke Wessels. Also chosen for a committee of correspondence, Henry Garretse, Esq: Michael Free- land. Esq; Peter Peterse, Esq; Daniel Neil, Richard Ludlow, Doctor Nicholas Roche.
All the above gentlemen generously and freely accepted their office. and declared on honor to act agreeable to the resolves of said Congress, until their American grievances were redressed.
From The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2401, Dec. 28, 1774.
TO BE SOLD,
A plantation in New-Jersey, Hunterdon county, in Lebanon township, containing 229 acres, there are about 14 acres cleared, known to be good land for wheat and other grain, near 20 acres of it is good meadow, and more may be made, the remainder is as good timber land as any in the parts ; the plantation is well watered, as there is water in every field, and a large never-failing spring at the door, besides a never-failing stream of water running through the middle of the place, large enough for a grist-mill, fulling-mill or saw-mill, and would be in a good place for either of them; there is a large orchard on the said place, containing near 500 apple-trees. of excellent fruit, with a good frame house with sev- eral rooms, and a stone kitchen adjoining the house, a good frame barn and out-houses. For terms, apply to the owner, living on the premises, who will give a good title for the same.
MORDICAI M'KINNEY.
At a Meeting of the Committee of Observation for the county of Gloucester, on the 19th Day of December, 1774, Samuel Harri- son. Robert Friend Price, John Hinchman, John Cooper, Joseph Ellis, Isaac Mickle, John Sparks, Joseph Cooper, Joseph Low, Peter Cheeseman, Doctor Benjamin Vanlier, Joseph Hugg, and Marma- duke Cooper, were unanimously chosen as a Committee of Corre- spondence for said county, who have appointed Robert Friend Price, John Hinchman, John Cooper, John Sparks, Joseph Ellis and Joseph Hugg, as a Committee to meet the Committees of the other Counties, at such time and place as shall be hereafter agreed on; and that three or more of said Committee shall attend for choosing delegates to serve in the Continental Congress at Philadelphia, on the 10th day of May next.
By Order of the Committee, JOSEPH HUGG, Clerk.
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From The Pennsylvania Journal; and The Weekly Advertiser, No. 1673, Dec. 28, 1774.
The General Assembly of the Province of New-Jersey are to meet in the City of Perth-Amboy, on Wednesday the eleventh of January next.
From Dunlap's Pennsylvania Packet; or. The General Advertiser, No. 166, Dec. 26, 1774.
CUSTOM-HOUSE, Philadelphia.
Cleared. Sloop. Freemason, J. Proby, to New-Jersey.
TRENTON FERRY.
To be lett from the first of next March. For terms, apply to Daniel Coxe, Esq; at Trenton, or Doctor Redman, in Philadelphia.
From The Pennsylvania Gasette, No. 2401, Dec. 28, 1774.
CHESTER. December 26, 1774.
Now in the goal of Chester, and county of Chester, . . . Peter Brown, a mulattoe, belonging to James Talman, in the Jerseys. Their masters are desired to come, pay charges, and take them away in three weeks from this date, otherwise they will be dis- charged, paying their fees. JOEL WILLIS, Goaler.
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD.
Run away, on the 19th instant, from the subscriber, living in Mansfield township, Burlington county, and Western Division of the province of New-Jersey, a servant man, named Nathaniel Shep- perd, this country born, about 25 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high. of a swarthy complexion, with straight lightish coloured hair. and round shouldered ; had on, when he went away [Etc.]. Whoever takes up said servant, and secures him in any goal, so that his master may have him again, shall receive the above reward. paid by JONATHAN MALSBARY.
From The New-York Journal; or. The General Advertiser. No. 1669, Dec. 29, 1774.
WOODBRIDGE. 17th Dec. 1774.
Taken up and committed to gaol in Perth-Amboy, a man who calls himself James Parsons, is about 5 feet 7 inches high, thin made, dark complection, black eyes, and hair, pinned at the ears, with a fashionable high top. powdered when taken up, says he is a farmer, but rather looks like a barber, is talkative, very imper-
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tinent, abusive and insolent. He had on [Etc.]. He says he was born at Kent and brought up near it, at New-Milford, which he left about 14 days ago, on a bald faced sorrel horse, with one white foot, and the above saddle and bridle, which he bought of Jona- than Johnson, in New-Milford. That from thence he went to Barrington, thence on the road to Boston, through Springfield, and to Spencer, thence took the post road back through Hartford, &c. to New-York. That at Springfield he swapped his horse with one Joseph Glover, for an iron grey horse, which at Leicester, he swapped with John Steins, for a white horse; which at Dudley, he swapped with Luke Noble, for a black horse; which at Thomp- son in Connecticut, he swapped with John French, for a sorrel, with a star in his forehead; which at Hartford, he swapped with Joseph Peters, for a black horse; which at Rye, he swapped with Joseph Brewer, for a large black horse; which at Woodbridge, he (said was the riding horse of his late father in Massachusetts- Bay, and) swapped with Samuel Jaquess for the horse in his cus- tody when apprehended. He said the piece of velverets, he had in exchange for his horse of Mr. Brewer, at Rye: that he bought the linen and shaloon of Mr. James Harris, a shop-keeper in Hart- ford. and the pillow-case of a blacksmith, whose name and place of abode he had forgot: He said he was going to York in Penn- sylvania.
The owner or owners of the goods may have them on applica- tion to the subscriber, and paying the legal charges of apprehending, advertising, &c. JOHN CONGER.
N. B. He for some time refused to tell his name, and when he was committed to gaol, attempted to make his escape. He had when apprehended, a small old silver watch, with an enammelled dial plate, but has since found means to secrete it.
TO BE SOLD,
The healthy and pleasantly situated farm known by the name of Brown's Point in Middletown, East New-Jersey, late the prop- erty of James Kearny, deceased, it contains in the whole upwards of 1050 acres, about 60 of it salt meadow, there is and may be made as much of fresh; the land is naturally kind for grain, level and of easy tillage, about 300 acres of it cleared, and may with 200 pannels of fence be inclosed, a good outlet for cattle. There is on it a new house and kitchen, and a stone cellar under the house, a barn and out-houses, with the half of a good new saw-mill join- ing the premises, distant about one mile from a landing. Two orchards of good fruit, one of them in its prime, the other begin- ning to bear, and in a common fruit year, may produce at least 150
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barrels of excellent cider, a large peach orchard, and sundry other fruit trees :- Its bounds, on the east and west sides, are confined within two creeks and streams of water to the rear, which fixes the limits, not to be disputed, and on the north by the bay, which in their seasons afford a plenty of shad, a variety of other fish, fowl, a plenty of excellent oysters and clams. It is near to a church of England, and of sundry of the different dissenters, where divine service is performed ;- lies distant 10 miles from Sandy Hook, 7 from Amboy, 12 from Shrewsbury, and 1} from Middletown Point, which is the principal landing in the county, and the most advan- tageously formed for navigation, of which this place is seated at the entrance, where a vessel of 100 tons can lie in a safe harbour, and may be at sea in one hour, Staten Island, the narrows, and Long-Island in sight, and gives a prospect of vessels going out and coming in from sea to New-York and Amboy; it is more particu- larly formed from its natural qualities, for New-York and Amboy markets, as its distance don't exceed three hours sail from the former, and but one from the latter, much may be made with a moderate expence; a great plenty of manure without much labour may be yearly got: there are mills near, both by land and water. Within three hundred yards distance of the house, there is a very convenient place for erecting a tide-mill, with almost every advan- tage, little expence and great safety, with water enough, in com- mon, for two pair of stones. It will be sold altogether or a part of it, as it is so situated that it can very conveniently be divided into two or three farms, and may be entered on next spring: the title indisputable; to be sold by the subscriber, living within two miles of the premises, on reasonable terms, as to price and pay- ment. JOHN BURROWES, Executor. Dec. 1774.
From Rivington's New-York Gasetteer, No. 89, Dec. 29, 1774. TAKEN UP,
A negro fellow, about 32 years old, five feet four or five inches high, bandy 'legged, of a very black complexion, answers to the name of Daniel Kent, but often changes his name; he pretends to have been in London, to have served in the navy, and to be a free- man. Enquire of Mr. Josiah Banks, at Hackensack-Ferry, or of the Printer.
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INDEX
TO NAMES OF PERSONS AND PLACES.
A
Abercromby, Robert, 264.
Acquackanonk, 122, 212, 538, 539, 548, 555; bridge, 555.
Adams County, Pa., 56.
Adams Jediah, 38.
Addes, Simon, 419.
Aetna, 482.
Agan, Joshua, 65.
Agar, Edward, 78, 322.
Aitkin, Robert, 149, 164, 191, 388.
Albany, N. Y., 7, 29, 54, 325.
Albertson, Capt. R., 508.
Alexander, Alexander, 1. Robert, 398. Alexandria, 403.
Alexandria, Va., 496.
Alexandria . Township, 204, 283. All, Captain, 356, 379.
116. 136,
Allen, Isaac, 136, 449. Moses, 47, 396.
Allentown, 27, 39. 40, 43, 45, 45. 201, 237, 283, 296, 396, 457, 480. Allin, Abraham, 44.
Allinson, Mary, 115.
Samuel, 12, 329, 449, 503, 509, 517, 525.
Alloway's Creek, 151, 192.
Alloway's Creek Neck, 350, 552.
Ambler, David, 144, 220.
Amboy, 33, 34, 227, 273, 340, 367, 385, 434, 480, 481; seat of Government removed to, 390; (see Perth Amboy). American Philosophical Society,
216.
Amwell, 27, 36, 37. 39. 75, 201, 213. 215, 286, 376, 396, 397, 408. Amwell Township, 37, 267, 310, 415, 490.
Ancocus Creek, 2, 60, 397, 473. 482. Ancocus River, 226. Anderson, Ephraim, 404. Isaac, 473. John, 111, 201, 377. 380, 414, 434, 461. Capt. John, 266. Rachel, 396. Thomas, 429, 449.
Andover Forge (Iron Works), 27, 40, 396, 503, 541. Andre, Capt. Amero, 451, 456, 462. Andrews, Dr., 31.
Annan, David, 506. Annapolis, Md., 409. Annaquaga, 23.
Annin, William, 555. Anster, Nathaniel, 518.
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Anthony, Halder, 540. Antiqua, 348.
Applegate, William, 228. Archibald, Captain, 411. Armstrong, Martin, 27, 39.
Arnold. Bowly, 132. Widow, 410.
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Ashly, Patrick, 3.
Ashtone, Joseph, 380.
Askham, William, 61.
Aspden, Matthias, 339.
Assissiunk Creek, 216, 328, 329.
Assunpink, 396 (see Sun-Pink ).
A stin, Joseph, 387, 434.
Atkinson, James, 161. Thomas, 213. Auke, William, 428,
Ouke). 432 ( see
Austin, Jesse, 31.
Avondale, 42.
Axford, Charles, Jr., 409.
Ayars, Benjamin, 166, 177, ISS, 189.
Avers, Nathaniel, 541, 554.
Ayres (Justice), 18. 171. Captain, 160. 172, 173. 174. 179, 180, 196.
Elisha, 555. Ayscough, Capt. James, 134.
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Bailie ( Bailey), Henry, 27, 39, 396.
Bainbridge, John, 43, 139, 189.
Baker, William, 463.
Balch, Rev. Hezekiah J., 498. Stephen B., 497.
Balding, Jonathan, 428.
Baldwin, Jonathan, 410. Samuel, 54.
Ball, Dr. Stephen, 132.
Ballard, Betsey, 106.
Baltimore, Md .. 11, 150, 190, 377.
Baltimore County, Md., 74.
Bancker, Evert, 301. Gerard, 495. Richard, 271.
Banker, Gerard, 495.
Panks, Mr., 342. James, 251, 292, 313. Josiah, 559.
Banyar, Gw., 135.
Barbados, 496.
Barbados Neck, 32.
Barbarie, John, 387. Peter, 485, 493.
Barber, Mrs., 62. Francis, 62, 240. Mary Ogden, 240. Thomas, 498. Barcalow, Derick, 532. Barclay, Mr., 174.
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Gilbert, 171. Thomas, 5. Bard, David, 53n. Barker, Joseph, 31. Samuel, 31. William, 78. Barnardstown town). Barnegat, 42, 264, 540. Barnet. Dr., 341. Ichabod B., 483. William, 546. Barnhardt, Samuel, 375.
(see Bernards-
Barns, John, 549.
Barrey, Mr., 268.
Barrington, 55S.
Barry, Mr .. 305.
Barton. Joseph, 73.
Bartram, George, 490.
Basking Ridge, 27, 39, 332, 341, 409, 532.
Bassett. Elisha, 423.
Bateman, Mr., 9, 10.
Batsto Furnace, 97, 109, 528.
Batteran, David, 36.
Battle, Mr., 31.
Baxter, David, 166, 177. Margaret; 166, 177. Bayard, James, 50. John. 84. William, 454. 455.
Bayley, Elias, 433.
Baynton, John, 503.
Bear Swamp, 89.
Beard. James, 392. John. 392. Beaumont, John, 463. Beatty. Rev. Charles, 215, 310. John, 216, 311. Dr. John, 328. Beaver Brook, 218. 383.
Beavers, Joseph, 153.
Bedell, William, 539.
Bedford, Gunning, 498.
Bedford County, Pa .. 383.
Bedminster, 27, 39, 148, 158, 396.
Bedminster Township, 555.
Beekman, Abraham, 553. William, 53. 553. Beemer. John, 344.
Beers, Isaac, 31.
Bellmont Farm, 463.
Benjamin, Capt. George, 31.
Bennet, Jacob, 86, 87, 207. James, 62. Bennett, John, 399. Bergen County, 23, 210, 213, 264, 405, 410, 413. 449, 475, 487, 499, 522, 543; resolutions on Acts of British Parliament, 409. 411. Bergen Point. 389. Bergen. George. 555. Hendrick, 555. Jacob, 541, 555. Jacob G .. 454. Berkeley County. Va., 501. Berks County, Pa., 382.
Bermuda. 269. Bernardstown. 555.
Berrien, Margaret, 142. Berry. John, 555. Thomas. 555. Pertle, William, 69. Bessonett, Charles, 467. Bethlehem, 396, 397.
Bethlehem Township, 117, 204, 343.
Bethlehem, Pa., 393.
Bettes, Joseph, 547.
Biddle, William, 472.
Bilderback, Charles, 396.
Biles, Elizabeth, 243.
Bird, Mr., 20.
Bird's Furnace, 382.
Birmingham Township, Pa., 376.
Bishop, Aaron, 435. Eunice, 435. Bispham, John, 83. Sarah, S3, 339. Thomas, 83.
Black, Hugh, 462. John, Jr., 399. Black Creek, Va., 393.
Black River, 400.
Black River, Va., 393.
Blackaler. James, 406.
Blackford, Garret, 221, 377. Mary, 221, 377. Blagge. John, 506.
Blair, John, 496. Randolph, 393.
Blanchard, John. 546.
Bland, Colonel, 55n.
Blazing Star, 291.
Blooms (Bloom), Peter, 116, 117. 204. Bloomfield, Mr., 445. Dr. Moses, 86. 95. Sarah, 86, 95.
Blouit, Francis, 396.
Blubber Hall, 291.
Blydenburgh, John, 54.
Bogart, Jacob, 554.
Bogert, Gilbert, 555.
Boggs, Thomas, 475.
Boice, Jeremiah, 65.
Bollard, Mr., 11.
Bombarger, Arnold, 528.
Boner, Conrad, 141, 218.
Bonham, Malachi, 27, 39.
Bonham's Town, 72.
Bonnel, Isaac, 274, 301. Capt. Nathaniel, 471
Bonsall, Edward, 312, 410. Booth, Jonathan, 31. Robert, 396.
Borden, Mr., 397. Joseph, 308, 330, 337, 345, 346, 363, 366, 377, 378, 408, 430, 432.
Bordentown, 43. 45, 88, 266, 288. 289, 308, 330, 345, 347, 363. 364, 366, 377, 396, 397, 408, 479, 504, 546.
Borrowes, John, 461. Boston, Mass., 390. 395. 406, 416. 419, 423, 424, 481, 497. 498. 512; correspondence from on liberties of America, 409: fleet and troops at, 509: troops fired on, 474.
Bott, Captain, 527. William. 547. Boucther, John. 544.
Boudinot, Elias. 7, 408, 432. 449, 539. 547.
Boundary line, 134, 139, 274.
Bound Brook. 132, 293, 411, 433, 553. Bowen, David, 189. Jeremiah, 494.
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Jonathan, Jr., 520. Owen, 197. Seth, 297, 484. Seth, Jr .. 320. Bowen and Tomlinson, 320. Bowentown, 519. Bowker, Samuel, 38. Bowman, Betsey, 538. James, 319, 493. Bowne, George, 449. Robert, 112. Bowne, Shotwell & Co., 294.
Boyles Mills, 471.
Bradberry, Elizabeth, 42, 322. John, 42. Bradford, Ebenezer, 52, 53n. William, 497.
Bradhurst, Samuel, 521.
Bradley, John, 336.
Bradshaw, Thomas, 473. Brakenridge, Hugh, 497, 498, 527. Branford, 31. Branin, John, 81. Brearly, Benjamin, 416. David, Jr., 201, 283.
Breck, Daniel, 497. Bredden, Joseph, 75.
Breeze, Samuel, 385, 386.
Bremer, Hance Andrew Christian, 264.
Brewer, Joseph, 558. Brewsten, Hannah, 75. Brian, Aaron, 356. Briant, Samuel, 59. Bridgeton, 393, 414.
Bridgetown, 297, 484, 494, 540; (see also Rahway). Bridgewater Township, 293, 555. Bristol, Mr., 32. Bristol, Pa., 149, 306, 465, 488.
Bristol, England, 244. Britain, Richard, 85.
Brooks, John, 31. Broome, John, 325. Samuel, 325, 352.
Brown, Captain, 512. Abia, 429, 513.
Hackaliah, 414. Hannah, 533. James. 27, 39. John, 503, 544. Peter, 557. Richard, 401, 456. Robert, 549. Thomas, 396. Browne, Dr. Peter, 403. Brown's Ferry, 342. Brown's Point, 558. Bruen, Matthias, 67n. Brunswick (see New Brunswick).
Brush, Benjamin, 549. Bryant, Dr. William, 5, 216, 287. Buchanan, Alexander, 167, 177, 208. John, 286. Bucks County, Pa., 5, 27, 39, 61, 141, 215, 265, 310, 311, 328, 396, 463, 465, 545. Budd, Dr. Bern, 17, 28, 33, 48, 62, 128, 141, 259, 335. John, 503. Thomas, 40. Bulkeley, Jonathan, 31. Bull, David, 31. Bullock, Joseph, 391. Bull's Ferry, 30, 188.
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