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· Aet of parliament relating to trade via Maryland read. Ann Bowen's payment for taking care of Patrick Waldron a sick soldier. Warrant to Capt. Peter Matthews ior in- cidental charges. Address to the king to be drawn up and the assembly to join. Petition of Dr Tienhoven and Daniel Waldron referred (see N. Y. col. mss, 41:146). 31
29 Warrant to Abr'm Schuyler and John Rosie for expenses on their journey to Albany (see V. Y. col. miss, 41:148). Patent granted to Hendrick van Rensselaer.
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31 Memorials of Capt. Hyde and of Mr Brooks referred. Pay- ment of Edward Antill as captain under Sir Edm. Alt- dros ordered. No funds to pay George Scott armorer under Andros. Collection of taxes.
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Ap. I Warrants: to Chidley Brooke for agency expenses; to John Perry earpenter for the gallery in Trinity church. Com- mittee appointed to meet Lord Bellomont. Warrants: to Lt. Col. Gabr. Monvielle for wine on thanksgiving day; to Capt. Peter Mathews for repairs of the barge; for official salaries. Ann Bowen's memorial referred.
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2 Richard, earl of Bellomont the new governor, and Capt. John Nanfan lieutenant governor present. Lord Bello- mont has his commission read, the seals are delivered to him, the oaths administered to him and the lieutenant governor, and he swears in the council. Proclamations to be drawn: 1) For dissolving the assembly (see N. Y. col. mss 42:1); 2) Against vice and profaneness; 3) To confirm all officers in their positions. Writs prepared for a new assembly.
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5 Attorney-general James Graham and Sec. Mathew Clarkson sworn in. The new assembly to meet May 18th. Special commission to sit for the trial of three sailors accused of murdering their captain and supercargo.
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21 Commissioners to be sent to Canada with the articles of peace and to treat for an exchange of prisoners. Col. Peter Schuyler sworn in as councillor. Col. Peter Sehuy- ler and Mr Godfrey Dellius to be commissioners to Canada. Warrant for their expenses.
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May 8 Extraordinary meeting of council. Oath of secrecy admin- istered to the lieutenant governor. also to Edward Ran- dolph and Thomas Weaver who are not members of the
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council. Investigations into Gov. Fletcher's and Wm Nicoll's connection with pirates. Wm Nicoll suspended from the council and with Capt. Evans put under bail. 35
17 Measures to be laid before the assembly. Committee ap- peared to swear in the assembly. All excise except that of Albany to be farmed. 39
18 Order on petition of Lieut. Young for his pay. 39
19 23 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:[II-13).
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The lords of trade deny the right of a port of entry at Perth Amboy, N. J .; proclamation to issue to that effect because many people think of moving there. Another proclama- tion against enlisting under foreign princes. Clothing to be provided for Mohawk proselytes. 43
June I Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1 .: 113-14). Warrant to Brandt Schuyler for payment of provisions in Albany. 43
4 Present to be given to Wappingnes and Wighquighiskeck Indians come to welcome the new governor.
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7 Order for the trial of Barent Albertse Bradt accused of hav- ing killed an Onondaga sachem. Owners of vessels going to Madagascar to give bail, that they will not trade with pirates; this measure referred to the assembly. Wm Pin- horne suspended from the council. Chidley Brooke like- wise from the office of receiver-general, and collector of the customs; and from the council. Col. Stephen Cort- landt and Thos. Monsey jointly appointed to be receiver- general and collector. Chidley Brooke removed from his office as judge, and the governor's reasons for the sus- pension signed by E. Randolph surveyor-general.
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S Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:II4): Order on petition by George Philipps ininister of Jamaica. Salaries of the French ininisters, Pieret of New York and Bondet of New Rochelle, increased. Petitions of Joseph Smith for salary as comptroller of ordnance, and George Scott as armorer referred.
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9 Indian presents. The governor proposes to visit the fron- tiers. Warrant to Robt Livingston for expenses of the governor's journey. Buildings in the fort to be finished. The gate-house to be enlarged to admit the governor's coach. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:115). 48
10 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:115): Fees allowed to the judge of the admiralty. 49
14 Chidley Brooke ordered to pay over the public money to Col. Stephen Cortlandt. Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:115): Agent for the province to reside in England. 50 16 Order on petitions; by Widow Mary Milbourne; by Onzeel
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van Swieten. Geo. Philipps against Jamaica. Order on petition by Robt. Livingston jr and David Schuyler, opposed by Robt. Livingston sr.
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18 Letter from Gov. J. Basse of New Jersey to Lord Bello- mont refusing to surrender some pirates imprisoned in New Jersey, and answer. Order relating to a sloop seized for not being qualified according to act of parliament. Warrant to John Perry for carpenter work in the fort. John Ashton storekeeper to oversee the work in the fort. Defence of Win Pinhorne.
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25 Accounts referred. Rye and Bedford. Confirmatory patent granted to Major General Winthrope. Petitions of Agustie Keyser and Hendrick Janse referred. Order on petition by Jan Hooghtdingh for release of his condemned sloop. Major Selleck and other commissioners of Con- necticut admitted. Henry Becckman examined as to his connection with an act against unlawful by-laws (bolting act) for which Gov. Fletcher is reported to have received £400.
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The governor about to go to Albany recommends to the mayor and alderinen the peace of the city. Canada claims the five nations. Orders on petitions: by Mrs Delanoy: French protestants on Staten Island: Anna Bowen; Jacob Codeberand; Johs. de Graves. Warrants: to Chidley Brooke for charges of 2 Indians returned from England in the Fowey; to the same for charges in letting the excise to farm, for office expenses, for salary; to Robt. Anderson for porterage.
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6 Order on complaint of Jacob Leisler against the sheriff's high charges. Warrants for official salaries .- Parmiter ap- pointed sheriff of New York vice Capt. Wilson suspended on charges.
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Lord Bellomont absent. New Jersey asserts her right to a free port at Amboy: New York customs officers to go to Amboy and watchi.
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The governor of New Jersey demands a clearance to Amboy for the ship Dispatch. Stephen Jerome master; he reasserts the right to a free port.
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58 Security to be taken for the Dispatch until the government in England decides the New Jersey claimn.
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15 Lord Bellomont returned, reports on his transactions with the Indians. Petitions of inhabitants of Albany and Schenectady for payment of government debts granted. Col. Wm Smith in the name and by order of the council compliments the governor on his "successful pains with
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the Indians." Canada and the five nations. Schenectady barracks to be repaired.
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16 Constables of New York sharply reprimanded for neglect of duty. Warrant to Col. Peter Schuyler for firewood. Agreement to be made for delivery of firewood to Albany garrison. Wm Shaw searcher at Albany. Excise at Al- bany. Pay to Dr van Dyck and Dr Staats for salary as surgeons to the Albany companies. Order on petition by Andries Coeyman (see N. Y. col. mss, 42:48).
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17 Indian affairs. The mayor of Albany and John Baptista the interpreter, to go to Onondaga. Messenger sent to Canada.
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Sep. 2 Lord Bellomont sick. A pirate ashore at Lewis in Dela- ware bay; Capt. Cullford of the Fowey inan-of-war .re- fuses to go in pursuit having orders to return to England. Deserters from his ship sheltered in East Jersey. Pilotage for the Deptford man-of-war demanded by Capt. John Trevitt. Embargo on outward bound ships.
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21 Lord Bellomont sick. Indian news.
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28 Barne Cosens appointed clerk of the council vice David Jamison dismissed. Nichs. Bayard, Gabriel Minvielle and John Lawrence suspended from the council; Abr. de Peyster, Robt. Livingston and Samuel Staats appointed in their places and sworn in. Thomas Willett and Richd. Townley also suspended. Warrant for salaries of civil officers.
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Fredk. Philipps relieved from the council at his own request, he being 73 years old; Robert Walters appointed in his place and sworn in; Capt. John de Peyster appointed mayor, and Isaac de Reymer sheriff of New York.
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Abrm. de Peyster appointed justice of the supreme court of judicature and sworn in. James Spencer innholder com- mitted for slandering the governor. Warrant to Lieut. Thomas Sharp for salary as gunner at Albany.
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6 Report by John Schuyler and John Rosie on their journey to Canada. Journal of John Schuyler read (see N. Y. col. miss, 42:69-70). Accounts of John Schuyler, of Lieut. Daniels, and of Richard Staats referred. Proclamation to issue for a day of prayer. Warrants: to Abrm. de Peyster for expenses of governor's journey to Albany, Indian pres- ents etc; for Indian presents to Onzeel van Swieten; to Samuel Bayard; to Johs. van Cortlandt; to Rip van Dam for a travelling chest; for Indian presents to Gabriel Min- vielle; to Peter Morin brazier; to Steven de Lancey; to Moses Levi; to Arent the turner for oun carriages; for
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Indian presents and governor's charges to Robert Living- ston; for use of his sloop to Harpert Jacobse; to Abrin. Provoost; for provisions to Indians and French prisoners to R. Livingston; to Dr James Brodie for salary as surgeon to the govenor; to R. Livingston for expenses of governor's journey to Albany; to the saine for care of sick soldiers and repairing blockhouses; for expenses in Albany fort and for Indian charges; to John Clapp for salary as clerk of the assembly; to Isaac Caspersen for fire- wood to Albany garrison; to Robert Livingston for soldier's pay.
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Hendrick Hanson appointed mayor, and John Groenendyck sheriff of Albany. Warrants: to Capt. John Schuyler, Jolin Rosie, Dirck van der Heyden, John Livingston, David Schuyler for their journey to Canada: to Lieut. Daniel Hunt for repairing barracks and blockhouses at Schenec- tady; to Richard Staats messenger of the council for horse- hire.
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Little Minissinck Indians before the council offer their land for sale. Orders on petitions: by Mary Milburn (see N. Y. col. mss, 42:73-74); by John Middag (see N. Y. col. mss, 42:73-74; 75); by Dirck vander Heyden (see N. Y. col. mss, 42:72). Order on a representation by Col. Wm Smith re- lating to his property near the fort.
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Licenses to purchase Indian land granted: to Widow Rim- derig Quick (see N. Y. col. mss, 42-76); to Wm. Tietsoor (see L. P. 4:104). Mayor John de Peyster, and Sheriff Isaac de Reymer sworn in. Warrants: to John Peter Melett blacksmith for work in the fort; to Dirck Benson for transportation of prisoners from Albany; to Miles Forster for candles sent to Albany; to Col. Peter Schuy- ler for salary as victualler; to Col. Stephen Cortlandt for timber, firewood and work in the fort and presents to Long Island Indians; to Robert Livingston ior outfit and provi- sions to French prisoners; to Major Dirck Wessells for Indian expenses; to Anne Bowen for keeping two sick soldiers, Patrick Waldron and John Ariston: to Robt. Livingston for John Schuyler's journey to Canada; to John Peter Melett for ironwork in the chapel; to Ryer Schermerhoorn, and to Robt. Livingston for military transportation.
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Accounts of Robert Livingston, Col. Romar's (see N. Y. col. m1SS, 42:89) and others referred. Orders on petitions: by John Simpson (see N. Y. col. mss, 42:88); by Claus Clause Slyter for land (see N. Y. col. mss, 42:84); by Tlios.
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Parmyter and Peter Chock for land in Queens county. Warrant to Aug. Graham surveyor-general for a map of the province made by him. Bedding for soldiers. Indians. Orders: on the account of Capt. Joachim Staats; on the · petition of Lieut. Math. Shanke (see N. Y. col. mss, 42:85) ; on the petition of John Trevitt (see N. Y. col. mss, 42:86) ; on the accounts of Surgeon Jacob Staats and of Hendrick and Jacobus van Dyck.
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Soldiers quarters at Albany. French prisoners. Order on petition by Capt. John Smith of the brigantine Swift and of Capt John Blake of the bark Concord (see N. Y. col. miss, 42:101). Sheriff to be appointed for and Representa- tives chosen in Orange county, as in other counties. War- rants: to Robt. Livingston for money advanced; to Abrm. de Peyster for freight of inilitary stores from England. Lieut. Mathew Shanke to be provided with bedding. War- rants: to Robert Livingston for sundries to the Indians and French prisoners, also for salary as commissary; to Surgeons Hendrick and Jacob van Dyck for salary; to Harpert Jacobse and Evert Bancken for rum to the Indians; to Joachim Staats for the use of his sloop; to Col. Wm Romar for expenses in viewing fortifications at Albany and Schenectady; to Dr Jacob Staats for attend- ing sick soldiers.
IO Three representatives to be elected for Albany city and county. Order on petition by Barent Pieterse Coeman. Warrants: to Abrm de Pcyster for wine given to the soldiers; to Richard Stocks messenger of the council, for horsehire.
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17 Order on representation by Ducie Hungerford surveyor of the customs that the mayors court has no jurisdiction be- yond low water mark.
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Proclamation against boarding vessels before the customs officers to issuc. The ship Hester ready to sail from Perth Amboy without clearance from New York to be seized. Order on petition for bedding by the soldiers at Albany. Warrant to Gabriel Ludlow for clerical work. Proclama- tion to issue relating to the oath of allegiance (see N. Y. col. miss, 42:117).
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24 Order for the seizure of the ship Hester at Amboy by Ducie Hungerford; instructions to Capt. Peter Matthews for that purpose:
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26 Order on petition by Capt. Adam Baldrige and Wm Taylor owners of the Swift, and of Capt. Blake of the Concord for release of their vessels. Warrant to John Nanfan for
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expenses on a journey to Albany. . Order on petitions by Richard Ponton, by George Sydenham escheator of the province, and by Peter Chock. Warrant to Barne Cosens for stationery. Appraisement of the Swift and the Con- cord by Capt. John Corbet and Mr Robt. Lurting.
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The ship Hester (p. 78) seized, to be piloted by Capt. Sinckler to Kips or Turtle bay. Houserent for Rev. Wm Vesey to be paid by government. Accounts referred.
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Jan. 5 License to collect charity granted to Samuel Terrell of Suffolk county (see N. Y. col. mss, 42:119, 126). Order on petition by Joseph Langdon. Warrants: to Richard Staats messenger of the council for horsehire; for salaries of civil officers.
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12 Instruction to the governor relating to the establishment of courts of judicature under consideration. Memorial of George Sydenham read (see N. Y. col. mss, 42:129).
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Writs to issue for calling a meeting of the assembly. Procla- mation to issue for continuing courts of justice, until the assembly acts upon it. Warrants to George Sydenhanı, John Shute, Benj. Collier and Joseph Hunt for fees in escheating the estate of Thos. Williams (see N. Y. col. mss, 42:131, 132). John Peter Mclett's account for ironwork in the fort reported as extravagant, and Thos. Parmyter mas- ter gunner and supervisor of buildings, suspended for hav- ing certified it as correct. John Ashton storekeeper ap- pointed supervisor of buildings.
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Pass for trade with the Indians in Canada granted to Hen- drick Hansen and John Bleecker. Accounts of Col. Peter Schuyler and Dominic Godfrey-Dellius to Canada and peti- tion of Richard Wise late master of the ship Hester re- ferrcd.
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Alderman Jacobus van Cortlandt accused of seditious words before the council; put under bonds for trial by the supreme court. Petition of Paulus Turk referred.
Order on petition by Lydia Rose (see V. Y. col. mss, 42:138). Warrant to Richard Stokes for horsehire. Orders on peti- tions: by John Bond master of the ship Endeavour; by Johannes Cavas.
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Dec. 9 Orders on petitions: by Oswald Ford; by Joan Dewsbury; by Mary Milburn. Order on information laid by Lieut. George Sydenham escheator against Gabriel Legatt for usurping possession of Thomas Williams estate in West- chester county.
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1699 20 Order on petition by Richard Wyse. John Lawrence sheriff of Queens county, reports tumultuous behavior in his county; his petition dismissed. Order on petition by Johs. Beeckman (see .V. Y. col. miss, 42:140).
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28 Warrants: to Abri Gouverneur for expenses on journeys for the public service (see N. Y. col. mss, 42:142); to Martin Wenham for salary as postrider (see N. Y. col. mss, 42:141); to Thos. Wenham for sauce. Accounts referred. Warrant to Abrm de Peyster for wine given to the trainbands.
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Mar. 9 Petition of Dirck Jansen Hooglandt referred. Col. Isaac Arnold commissioned to make seizures on Long Island under the provincial acts, or trade and navigation acts; his salary. John Townsend to be surveyor of the customs and searcher at Oyster bay, Huntington and Musketoe cove. Henry Jourdains account referred (see N. Y. col. mss, 42:152).
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13 Order granting the petition of Joseph Langdon. Warrants: to Col. Stephen Cortlandt for expenses in seizing the ship Hester; for candles and coals to the fort, timber, Indian presents and money advanced for lieutenant governor's salary; to Joachim Staats for bringing the lieutenant governor from Albany: to Barne Cosens for stationery; to Miles Forster for candles to the fort; to Col. Wm Romar inginieir-general for fireworks etc; to Col. Stephen Cortlandt and Ducie Hungerford commissioners of the customs for incidental charges.
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Orders received from England for the prosecution of Adam Baldridge accused of harboring and trading with pirates at the Island of St Marie near Madagascar.
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16 New custom-house barge to be built. Officers' quarters. Proclamation against lotteries to issue (see N. Y. col. mss, 42:152). ' Richard Floyd jr of Suffolk county summoned before the council on a charge of having cut up a drift whale, and justices Richd. Whodle and Thos. Holmes ordered to seize the blubber. Order in the suit of Tyrans and Cruger vs de Peyster.
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20 Same case continned. Lord Bellomont's commission for the vice-admiralty read. Thomas Parmyter late gunner sum- moned before the council.
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21 Order concerning the pay due to Thomas Parmyter late gunner and supervisor of buildings.
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22 Capt. John Nanian's commission as lieutenant governor read. He and the governor take the prescribed oaths. John Townsend wishes to surrender his commission of sur- . veyor of customs at Oysterbay. The matter is laid be- fore the assembly.
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1699 23 Auditing of accounts referred to a committee. Case of Tyrans and Cruger vs de Peyster continued. Capt. Richard Wyse of the ship Hester before the council. 93
24 Capt. Wyse's case. John Vincent to be prosecuted for boarding a ship before the customs officers. Warrant to Henry Jourdain for house rent for the last assembly (see N. Y. col. mss, 42:1.52). 94
25 Order on a memorial by Robert Maxwell merchant, agent to Henry earl of Romney (see N. V. col mss, 42:155). War- rants for salaries of civil officers. 95
28 Accounts of surgeons Hendrick van Dyck, Jacobus van Dyck and Jacob Staats referred. 95
29 Accounts of Robert Livingston to be audited by a committee. Petition of Richard Floyd referred (see N .. Y. col. mss, 42:156).
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. 30 Warrant to James Evetts for making building plans (see N. Y. col. mss, 42:157). Accounts referred.
31 John Bowden, John Parmyter, Nicholas Feilding and 'Robert Crannel appointed tidewaiters.
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Ap. 3 William de Meyer superseded as town and county clerk at Kingston, Ulster county refuses to surrender the records to Humphrey Davenport appointed to succeed him; matter laid before the assembly. Memorial from inhabitants of the Outward laid before the assembly. Payment to John Kingsberry ordered.
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4 Order on case in error of Tyrans and Cruger vs de Peyster.
5 Order for engrossing the proclamation for reviving courts. Petition of John Marsh (see N. Y. col. mss, 42:159) re- ferred to the assembly.
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6 Warrant to Paulus Turk for surgeon's bill (see N. Y. col. inss, 42:162). Furniture for officers' quarters. Warrant to Peter de Reymer for glass windows in the fort.
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7 Petitions of Jan Baptist van Eps referred: also those by inhabitants of Hempstead (see N. J'. col. miss, 42:164). Arnout Cornelise Viele called before the governor. Peti- tions of Elizabeth Edmonds and Ann Bowen referred.
9 Consideration of how to try mariners who run away with the ship Adventure and were caught in Connecticut; reward offered for their capture and for the capture of Joseph Broadish. 09
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II Arnout 'Cornelise Viele to be provided with coat etc for his journey to Onondaga. Survey of land ordered for Wm Hallet (see N. Y. col. mss, 42:165).
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12 Warrants: to Jan Baptist van Eps for services as interpreter at Onondaga and in the Mahawk country (see V. Y. col. miss, 42:167); to Richard Playsteed for salary as doorkeeper of the assembly.
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Agreement with Jan Baptist van Eps for a journey to On- ondaga reported. 101
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Memorials by Ducie Hungerford and by John Evetts re- ferred. Reward to be paid to John Morrey for intercepting a letter from Broadish the pirate, to Col. Pierson. 102
Accounts of seizing etc the ship Hester audited and ad- justed. 102
22 25 Thomas Palmer comptroller of the customs suspended for misbehavior. 103
26 Petition by Garret van Trift referred to the mayor and alder- men for report. 103
27 Col. Dongan's accounts. Execution to issue against Valen- tine Cruger surviving partner of Francis Tyrens in re de Peyster. Inventory of a bag of jewels given by Joseph Broadish the pirate to Lt. Col. Henry Pierson. 104
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Return of the execution against Val. Cruger "non est in- ventus." Petitions of Duncan Campbell (see .V. Y. col. mss, 43:1) referred. 105
5 Warrant to Lieut. John Riggs for pursuing deserters to the Jerseys and for shifting powder. 105
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Revenue accounts to be audited. Exeise in Kings, Queens, Richmond, Westchester and Ulster counties. 105
IO Order on petition by Wm Shackerly. 106
II Return of scire facias in re De Peyster vs Cruger. Case of the ship Adventure Joseph Broadish pretended master. 106
12 Indian presents. Inventory of papers belonging to the estate of - Shackerly deceased ordered to be made. War- . rants: to Col. Abrmn de Peyster for wine given to the soldiers; to Col. Wm Smith for express messengers sent on public service; to Samuel Staats for Dumont postrider in Ulster county. 107
13 Hearing of the case de Peyster vs Cruger. Execution to issue against Cruger's bail. 108
14 Proclamation to issue against holding correspondence with the Seotch ships fitted out for making a settlement in America (Caledonia). 109
15 Warrants: to Wm Bradford for printing the votes of the assembly; to Robt Livingston for soldiers' pay. 109
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Warrants: to Gabriel Ludlow for salary as clerk of the as- sembly; to Gabriel Thompson for salary as assembly door- keeper; to Wm Bradford for stationery; to James Gra- ham for services as speaker of the assembly. Additional instructions for the governor, and the governor's instrue- tions for the lieutenant governor, entered verbatim. War-
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1699 rants: to Barne Cosens for governinent services; to David de Bon Repos for pension. Order on petition by Col. Abrm de Peyster relating to the ship Fortune (see N. Y. col. mss, 43:43-44). 109
16 Audit of Robt. Livingston's accounts ordered by the lords of the treasury. Petition by Benj. Feneile (Faneuil) granted (see N. Y. col. mss, 43:43-44). 114
19 Lord Bellomont absent in Boston. Decision of the attorney- general that a certain oath relating to the plantation trade cannot be administered to the lieutenant governor. War- rant to Arnout Cornelise Viele for expenses on his journey to Onondaga. Indian affairs; Mr Dellius suspended from his ministerial function. Order on petition by Jacob
Gerriot. 115
25 Review of the accounts of Gabriel Ludlow clerk of the as- sembly ordered. Wm Lawrence and John Barbaree to be guardians of John Lawrence, non compos mentis. Order on petition of Lawyer Antill for appeal to the King's council in England in re Wandall vs Alsopp. 116
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John and Wm Bulckley's demurrer read. Order on petition by Wm Creed (see N. Y. col. mss, 43:23). Warrants to Robert Livingston for payments to soldiers at Albany and Schenectady, to Indians, to French prisoners, to sick soldiers and for salary as commissary. 116
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Letter (verbatim) of Col. Jeremiah Basse governor of the Jerseys, relating to Capt. Shelley a pirate arrived at Cape May. Capt. Giles Shelley summoned before the council. Indian affairs. 117
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