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Mar. 2 Flag of truce from Canada with prisoners for exchange at Albany. 463
4 Father Maneuil a French priest and others to be exchanged. Warrants for patents and surveys signed. Patents granted: to Wm. Peartree and others (see L. P. 5:45); to John Barberie: to Peter Barberie (see L. P. 5:42). Warrant to Thos. Byerley to pay Rip van Dam for charges of trans- porting French prisoners to Albany. Win. Davis and Win Chambers appointed by Col. Quary, searcher of the customs, and tide surveyor respectively sworn in isce N. Y. col. mss, 53:159). 463
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1710 7 Warrants for patents signed. Father Mareuil called before the council. Orders on petitions: by Gerardus Beeckman et al. (see L. P. 8:49); by Ebenezer Wilson and Lancaster Symes (see L. P. 5:40). Warrants to Thos. Byerley for repairs of the fort made by Rip van Dam, Mr Philipse and Major Provoost. Order on petition by Lord Corn-
bury. Land granted: to Charles Congreve (see L. P. 5:50); to John Lawrence; to Obadiah Hunt (see L. P. 5:43). Petition of Abr'm Hasbrouck and Paltz patentees referred (see L. P. 5'48). 465
9 Warrants signed. Orders on petitions: by Jacob Beeckman, Anthony Luick et al .; by Wm Bradford and Gabr'l Ludlow. 467
14 Pass for French prisoners signed. Warrant for patent to Ger. Beeckman signed. Report of committee on the peti- tion of Abr'm Hasbrouck (p. 465) confirmed. Petition of Chas. Congreve (see L. P. 5:53) laid on the table. Order concerning lands resumed by the crown from Capt. Evans. Expenses of transporting Father Mareuil to Albany. 467
21 Orders on petitions: by Wm Aertsen (see N. Y. col. mss. 53:161-62); by Lancaster Symes (see L. P. 5:62); by Wm Anderson (see L. P. 5:52): by Robert Read (see L. P. 5:54). Proclamation to issue for adjourning the assembly. The Maidstone man-of-war ordered on a cruize. 470
24 Report on the petition of Lancaster Symes confirmed. Or- ders on petitions: by Thos. Lawrence (see L. P. 5:55) ; by Obadiah Hunt (see L. P. 5:56); by Wm Glencross (see L. P. 5:44, 63); by Wm Provoost (see L. P. 5:58); by John Thomas (see L. P. 5:57); by Wm Bond (see L. P. 5:61); by Dirck Bensing (sce L. P. 5:59); by Joost Palding (see L. P. 5:51); by Henry Swift (see N. Y. col. mss, 53:163); by Abr'in de Peyster (see L. P. 5:60). 170
25 Warrants for patents: to Charles Congreve; to Augustine Graham (p. 459) and Alex'r Griggs; to Obadiah Hunt. Land granted to Wm Glencross 472
Ap. 10 Gerardus Beeckman presides in the absence of the lieutenant governor, whose commission is revoked. Order of the queen stopping all further grants of lands until the arrival of the new governor Robert Hunter received and to be published. Proclamation to issue for continuing officers in their places. 473
Col. Ingoldsby has locked up the seals and public papers. Lewis Morris not recognized as president of the New Jersey council. Col. Ingoldsby called before the council. Letter of the queen concerning land grants. 474
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p. m. Complaint of Myndert Schuyler, Johs. Cuyler and others of Albany against Col. Matthews and his soldiers and or- der thereon. Indian affairs. Albany to be stockaded. No more certificates for land to be signed. 476
I3 Orders ou petitions: by Stephen de Lancey and others (see N. Y. col. miss. 53:170); by mayor etc. of New York con- cerning scarcity of breadstuffs. Embargo of all vessels ordered for three months, and proclamation to issue to that effect. Riot in Jamaica (see N. Y. col. mss, 53:168; and, Doc. hist. N. Y. 3:214-15; Q 3:133-34). 478
17 Col. Ingoldsby before the council. Letter of the queen re- voking his commission. 480
18 List of names of Indian commissioners at Albany called for. Orders on petitions: by Rev. V. Antonides (see N. Y. col. mss, 53:169); by justices of the peace of Queens county (see V. Y. col. mss, 53:172; and, Doc. hist. N. Y. 3:179-71: Q 3:107-8). Wm Anderson willing to give se- curity as sheriff (see N. Y. col. mss, 53:173). 481
20 Myndert Schuyler and Johs. Cuyler of Albany before the council ordered to make their representations in writing. Order on petition by Benj. Faneuil (see N. Y. col. mss, 53:176). Capt. Richard Davis of the Maidstone man-of- war to have soldiers in place of some men whom he must leave ashore sick. Wm Anderson. Order concerning the riot in Jamaica (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 3:216; Q 3:134). 483
21 Kilian van Rensselaer, John Abeel, Evert Bancker, Hendr. Hansen and Johs. Roseboom appointed Indian commis- sioner. at Albany. John Harmense Vischer commissioned ensign in Capt. Myndert Schuyler's company. Col. Peter Schuyler's regiment. Orders: on memorial of Myndert Schuyler and Johs. Cuyler (see N. Y. col. mss, 53:177-78); on petition by John Braddick (see N. Y. col. miss, 53:175). 485 22 The Kinsale man-of-war, Capt. Clifton ordered on a cruize. Order to victual the soldiers put on board given to Capt. Davis (p. 483). Order on petition by Jolin Cruger and others (see V. Y'. col. miss, 53:179). Col. Heathcote and Roger Mompesson ordered to attend the council. 486
27 Roger Mompesson cannot attend having been ordered to come to New Jersey. Palatines and provisions. Opinion of Attorney-general Bickley on the petition of John Cruger et al. Commission for Indian affairs signed. Alterations made in the order of April 21 on the memorial of M. Schuyler. The chief justice called. 4SS
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dered to appear before the council. Orders on petitions: by Benj. Faneuil and And'w Fresneau (see N. Y. col. mss, 53:180); by Joseph Lymen. Boats going to the mills with wheat to give bonds. Account of public stores in Albany called for. Stores in New York to be examined. Orders on petitions: by Daniel Reisen et al (see N. Y. col. mss, 53:182; and, Doc. hist. N. Y. 3:172; Q 3:109); by Phil. Headman (see V. Y. col. mss, 53:181). 489
29 Account of provisions in the city received. Capt. Congreve, Symes and Mr Rokeby ordered on duty with the city companics. Attorney-general Bickley delivers his opinion in writing (see .V. Y. col. mss, 53:186). Letter received from Lord Clarendon. Petition of Benj. Faneuil and And'w Fresneau (see N. Y. col. mss, 54:2, 8) rejected. Palatines. Vessels going to New Jersey may be cleared. Order on petition by Wm Anderson (see N. Y. col. mss, 53:184-85). 490
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Capt. Matthews defends himself against the charge made by Myndert Schuyler (p. 476, 483). John Everet appointed sheriff of Queens county vice Wm Creed jr deceased. Petition of John Lymen for clearance of the ship Gloster with pork and peas rejected because of the expected ar- rival of 3000 palatines. Embargo continued. Orders on petitions: by And'w Gibson (see N. Y. col. mss, 54:4); by John Abeel (see N. Y. col. mss, 54:3); by Garret Uncle- bag (sce \. \'. col. mss, 54:5). 492
6 New Jersey ask. that Lewis Morris be arrested and New York refuse. Military punishment. John Everet sworn in as sheriff of Queens county, John Coc and Anthony Waters being his securities. Andrew Gibson allowed to sail. 494
IO Provisions for the palatines. Mr Rednap and fortifications in tlie province. Letter to New Jersey to be written con- cerning the embargo. Advertisements for the supply of pork to the palatines. Palatines. 495
II Pork for the palatines to arrive. 496
15 Orders on petitions: by Abr'm Daiton of Brookhaven for a brief for charity; by Art, Matthew and D. vid Arsen (see L. P. 5:64). Pork for the palatines. 497
18 Lewis Morris denies having opened a letter as charged by the council of New Jersey. The Kinsale again ordered on a cruize. Headman vs Regnier. Mill at Jan Martyn's hook may be erected by Art Arsen (p. 497). Votc on the question whether the embargo is to be taken of. Bread in the hand of commissioners at Albany to be sent to New York and sold.
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19 Order on petition by George Woolsey. Hope Carpenter and others (see N. Y. col. muss, 54:7). Ship Glocester to be cleared on giving certain bonds. 500
23 , Order ou petition by John van Horne (see L. P. 5:65). Fines of George Woolsey etc (p. 500) remitted (see Doc. list. N. Y. 3:217; Q 3:135). 501
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25 Soldiers pay. John Arms (see N. Y. col. mss, 53:183). Capt. Clifton of the Kinsale man-of-war peremptorily ordered to cruize. Order in re Head:nan vs Regnier (p. 498). Benj. Faneuil and And'w Gibbs granted permission to export wheat in the ship Friendly Galley.
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Subsistence of soldiers in Albany. Proceedings of Indian commissioners read. Orders on petitions: by Tierck Harmense Fisher (see N. Y. col. mss, 54:10); by Luis Gomes (see N. Y. col. miss, 54:9); by Garret Unclebag (p. 492).
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8 Order on memorial by Lancaster Symes and Phil. Rokcby concerning pay and subsistence of the governor's com- pany (see N. Y. col. mss, 54:13) and on the reply to it by Dr Johnstone one of Mr Thos. Cockerill's executors. Luis Gomes & Co. granted permission to export wheat consigned to Francis Lewis de Vas conselos of Madeira (see N. Y. col. mss, 54:11). Forts at Albany and Sche- nectady to be repaired. 507
12 The council rebukes the president for refusing to grant a petition of Rev. V. Antonides (see N. Y. col. mss, 54:14) and breaks up (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 3:173; Q 3:110). 509
13 Palatines arri ed in the ship Lyon to be examined by Doctors Law, Moone and Garran and quarantined on Nut- ten island where Johs. Hebon and Peter Williamse car- penters are to fit up buildings (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 3:551- 52; Q 3:333-34). Capt. Davis of the Maidstone man-of-war ordered to cruize 510
14 Gov. Robert Hunter arrived: his commission read and published; he and the members of the council present are sworn in. Dr Samuel Staats reinstated to the council hesitates accepting. Proclamation to issue continuing officeis in their places. 512
15 Dr Samuel Staats sworn of the council. Wm. Peartree. dis- missed from the council. Orders of the queen in council confirming acts of assembly passed in 1708. Letter of the queen reinstating Dr Staats. Lands on the Mohawk river to be viewed for the palatines. [514]
16 Scheme for the government of the palatines to be drawn up (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 3:55 ?- 53; Q 3:334). Proclamation to issue for their protection against extortions. Abr'm de Peyster sworn in.
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17 Officers for the palatines to be appointed (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 3:533; Q 3:334). Letter from the queen regarding a new seal. 519
20 Gov. Hunter intends to go to Albany to mect the five nations. Palatine orphans to be provided for and an ad- vertisement to that effect to be published. Meeting of the assembly fixed. 521
22 Thomas Walters reinstated, David Provost appointed to the council; they and Caleb Heathcote sworn in. Letter from the queen reinstating Thos. Walters. List of officers in the militia regiments called for; also list of civil officers in the counties. Ordinance for courts on Nutten island read and to be published (see N. Y. col. mss, 54:32). Order on petition by Nich's Tienhoven and Jacob Mau- ritz (see N. Y. col. mss, 54:24-25). Palatine orphans. 522
29 Journal of Evert Bancker and David Schuyler on a treaty between the five nations and the Waganhaes read. Orders on petitions: by George Elseworth (see N. Y. col. mss, 54:21); by Melchior Gulch (see N. Y. col. mss, 54:23). 525
July 5 Indian affairs; five nations want to come into the covenant chain. Ships which have brought the palatines have to pay tonnage dues. Lewis Gomez and Abr'm de Lucena granted permission to export wheat in the ship Expedi- tion, George Cock inaster. Pilots warrants of Nich's Tienhoven and Jacob Mauritz rencwed (p. 522). 5.26
13 Indians will not allow the land at Schoharie to be sur- veyed. Opinion of council on the powers of the presi- dent. George Elseworth. . 52
20 The Mohawks consent to have the Schoharie land surveyed. Order on petition by John Livingston. Length of service of May Bickley as attorney general attested. 529
27 Orders on petitions: by Wm Stokes and others (see N. Y. col. mss, 54:43); by Anna Gravenraet (see N. Y. col. mss, 54:41). Palatine children. Order on petition by Elias Pelletreau (see N. Y. col. mss, 54:42). 530
3I Order on petition by Thos. Byerley (see N. Y. col. mss, 54:44). Wm Anderson suspended from office as sheriff of New York on petitions; Francis Harrison appointed in his place and sworn in, Lewis Morris and John Johnston his sureties. 531
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Gov. Dudley of Massachusetts wants the five nations to go to war against the French Indians. Indian affairs (see N. Y. col. mss, 54:51). 533
3% Orders on petitions: by Moses Gilbert (see N. Y. col. miss, 5-+:52, 60); by George Cock. 533
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Sep. I Sehoharie lands and Indian affairs. Revenue, and eaneeling bills of eredit. 534
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Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:296). 535
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Orders on petitions: by Peter Rose and Robert Bensing (see N. Y. col. mss. 54:61); by Thos. Higbec (see N. Y. col. mss. 54:63). Table of fees submitted. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:297). 539
II-14 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:298). 540-41
14 Order on petition by Jannetie Cregier for land at Canesta- gione. 541
18 Order on petition by Abr'm de Lucena (see V. Y. col. inss, 54:64). Moses Gilbert's petition granted (p. 533). Legis- lative minutes (see Jour. 1:298). 541
21-25 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:298-99). 542-43
29 Thos. Byerley swears to his accounts. Mr Davis also swears. Jacobus van Cortland nominated mayor and Francis Har- rison sheriff, of New York. Petitions by Jannetie Cregier, by Johannis Sehuyler, by Elizabeth Sydenham to lie on the table. 544
Oct. 12 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:299). 545
14 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:300). Jacobus van Cortland sworn in as mayor. Francis Harrison as sheriff, of New York: Robert Livingston jr as mayor, and Johannis Cuy- ler as recorder, of Albany. 546
18 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:300). 550
19 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:301). Petition of Nicholas Bayard (see L. P. 5:70) to lie on the table. 551
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Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:301). Letter received from a Spanish governor prisoner of war at Boston, coneerning the sale of other Spanish prisoners as slaves. Indian affairs. 553
26-30 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1 :301-2). 554-56
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Order on petition by Mary widow of Capt. John Tudor (see N. Y. col. miss, 54:92). Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:303). 558
4 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:303). Mrs Tudor. 559
8 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:303). Thos. Byerley pro-
duces orders from England concerning certain revenues. 560 9-15 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:304-5). 561-66 16 Expedition against Canada. Legislative minutes (see Jour. I :306). 567
18 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:306). Orders on petitions: by the trustees of Hempstead (see L. P. 5971); by Abi'm Samtford (see N. Y. col. muss. 54:100). 560) 21-22 Legislative minutes (¿ce Jour. 1:307-8). 5.1-73
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23 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:308). Order on petition by Margaret Macgregory (sec L. P. 5:72). Court of chancery. Liabilities of members of the council to be arrested deter- mined. 574
p. m .- 25 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:308-9). 575-77
27 Dispute between Rev. Antonides and Freeman settled (see Doc. hist. N. V. 3:176; Q3:111-12). Gov. Hunter intends to go to New Jersey. 578
1711 Feb. 22 Roger Brett vs Van Ball in error deferred. 579
Mar. I Order on petition by Wm Lawrence (see V. Y. col. mss, 54:168). Brett vs van Ball. 580
22 Wm Lawrence. Brett vs van Ball. Executors of Rom- bouts vs Crabtree. 580
20 Order on petition by Myndert Scutt (sce L. P. 5:84). Indian affairs; New York Indians want to make war on the Wa- ganhaes: disapproved. 587
Ap. 12 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:310). Jane Tothill vs Helena de Key, in error. Barnes on the demise of Pear- tree vs Hunt in error. 583
18 Capt. Walter and Major Provost sworn of the council under a wrong Christian name; approved in England. Clause directed to be inserted in land patents; letter from the queen to that effect. 586
20 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:311). Accounts of Rip van Dam (see N. Y. col. mss, 54:190) and of Mrs Abeel for work on Albany fort referred. 588
27 Indian affairs: a French detachment at Onondaga; Col. Schuyler to go there. Spanish prisoners sold as slaves to Mr Frew and Mrs Wenham petition for liberty to go into the queen's service. 590
27 Plate belonging to the chapel to be delivered to Mr Sharpe chaplain to the forces. Order in re Win Lawrence (p. 580). 592 30 Order concerning Rev. Freeman and Antonides (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 3:177: Q3:112). 593
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Examination in re Wm Lawrence. (p. 580. 502). Tothill vs de Key. Fullerton vs Hunt. Roberts vs Frost. 594
10 Table of fees called for by the lords of trade. Writs to issue for calling the assembly. Wm Lawrence's case to be decided by arbitrators. 595
June 16 Canada expedition. Gov. Hunter is going to New London to meet other governors: assembly to be prorogued. Em- bargo laid on outgoing vessels. Indian affairs. 597
.27 Orders concerning the expedition: carpenters to be im- pressed for work on bateaux. Provisions not to be ex- ported. Long Island Indians for the expedition. Account of provisions called for. 598
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28 Gov. Hunter communicates the resolutions of the council of war at New London (see N. Y. col. miss, 55:42). Annapolis Royal. Bakers to bake bread for the public service. No supply of men can be sent to Col. Veteh. Permission granted to the Fevershams Prize to sail under convoy of the Tritons Prize, Capt. Garlington (see N. Y. col. mss, 55:57). Express messengers. Market houses except that at Burgers path to be used for building bateaux. Account of breadstuffs in Albany called for. 599
30 Order on petition by bateaux carpenters (see N. Y. col. miss, 55:65). Indians on the Susquehannah called upon to join the five nations (sce N. Y. col. mss, 55:73). John Walters to procure materials for building bateaux. Independent companies to be formed into a regiment. Reply to me- morial of Col. Gookin (see N. Y. col. mss, 55:71-72). List of things wanted for the expedition presented. Account of military in Albany called for. 602
July 2 Indian affairs. French officers sent from Albany to be en- tertained by Mr Bradford. Legislative minutes (see Jour. I :312). 604
4 The ship Two Brothers allowed to sail under convoy of Capt. Garlington (see N. Y. col. mss, 55:94). Money for the expedition. 607
10 Provisions for the expedition. Constables' wateh to be rein- forced. Gov. Hunter intends to go to New Jersey. De- fenee of the coast. 608
II Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:313). 600
17 Order on petition of René Hct (see N. Y. col. mss, 55:113). Military establishment. Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:313). Provisions to be collected in the country. 6II
19-21 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:314). 613
23 Legislative minutes (sce Jour. 1:315). Order on petition by merchants of New York (see N. Y. col. mss, 55:180). 616
25-Aug. I Legislative minutes (sce Jour. 1 :315-19). 618
Aug. 2 Legislative minutes (sec (Jour. 1:319). Order on petition by Charles Forestier (sce N. Y. col. mss, 56:6). 632
3-4 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:319-20). 633
8 Gov. Hunter intends to go to Albany with Lt. Gen. Nichol- son. Order on petition by Rev. V. Antonides (see N. Y. col. miss, 56:15). 635
15 Gov. Hunter absent. Order on petition by inilitia officers of Kings county (see N. Y. col. mss, 56:47). 636
20 Order on petition by Abr'm Schellenger (see N. Y. col. mss, 56:50). Order to Francis Vincent gunner concerning the position of guns about the city. John Carter a deserter to be put in irons. 637
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20 A French privatecr off Sandy Hook; the Fevershams Prize man-of-war, Capt. Paston, disabled cannot go on a cruize; Capt. Rainer and Capt. Tynes offer to go in their ships. Volunteers for the expedition called for.
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31 Volunteers entered on board Rainer's and Tyne's ships re- fuse to go because Capt. Paston has ordered the jacks and pendants to be lowered. Capt. David Tynes to be commis- sioned as commander of the sloop Swan and to hoist the jack ancient and pendant. Deposition of Capt. Samuel Thornton late master of the sloop Hopewell captured by a French privateer. 6.40
p. m. Letter from Capt. Robert Paston concerning the hoisting of the jack and pendant; he has taken them from the Swan. 643 The remaining pages of this volume. 645-733, are identical with 342-457.
Vol. II-1711-19
1711 Sep. 3 Act of parliament received and published for establishing a general post office in the colonies. Thos. Byerley sworn of the council; queen's letter directing it to be done; another letter from the queen concerning his salary. Memorial re- ceived from Mr Polhampton about abuscs in mustering. Embargo on vessels taken off. Minutes sent to England.
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13 Warrant of survey granted to John Parcell (see L. P. 5:86). Court of chancery. Warrants for salary to Wm Davis and Wm Chambers, customs officers (see N. Y. col. mss, 56:77). Order on petition by Thos. Woodmansey (see N. Y. col. miss, 56:75). Inglebert Lott enters a caveat against grant- ing a charter to some Dutch churches on Long Island (see Doc. hist. N. V. 3:180: Q3:114).
18 Opinion of council regarding a rumor about misdemeanor and neglect of duty by the captains of men-of-war. 7
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18(?) News received from Gen. Hill that the naval expedition against Canada has failed; to be sent to Gen. Nicholson (see N. Y. col. mss, 56:94-95).
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24 Fortifications of Albany reported weak; to be laid before the assembly. . Court of chancery (see N. Y. col. mss, 56:100).
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29 Land expedition against Canada about to return to Albany. Caleb Heathcote nominated mayor, Francis Harrison sheriff of New York. Report on the cavcat entered by Inglebert Lott confirmed (sce N. V. col. miss, 56:103; and Doc. hist. N. Y. 3:180-81; Q3:114). Report concerning a court of chancery confirmed. Conveyance of a pew in Trinity church to Col. Bayard and Heathcote called for. IO II
Oct 2 Legislative minutes (sec Jour. 1 :321).
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4 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:32!). Order on petition by Wm Lawrence (see N. Y. col. miss, 56:114-18). Officers of the court of chancery appointed; masters, van Dam and Philipse, register Wileman, examiner Harison, clerks Sharpas and Broughton. Proclamation to issue announc- ing session of court.
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5 Letter received from Lt. Gen. Nicholson (see N. Y. col. mss, 56:113) to be laid before the assembly. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:322). Account of powder in magazine called for. 15
15 Mayor Heathcote. Sheriff Harrison, the recorder and jus- tices of the peace [aldermen] sworn in.
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17 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:322). Contract for building forts in the Indian country read (see _V. Y. col. mss, 56:124). Address from the magistrates etc. of Albany on the condi- tion of the frontiers to be sent to England with the above contract. Account for preparing sloops against the French privateer to be laid before the assembly. IO
18 Petition of Wm Barber convicted of felony, for pardon to lie on the table. Officers of the court of chancery sworn in. Deserters to be hunted up and tried. Legislative minutes (see Jour.1 :3_2). Indian affairs. 17
20 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:323). Provisions remaining over from the expedition. Commission of jail delivery for Westchester county to be made out. 19
23 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I :323). 20
25 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:323). Deed of conveyance of a pew in Trinity church produced and ordered to be re- corded. Rombouts vs Crabtree. 20
26 French Indians have killed David Kettelyn and family. Leg- islative minutes (see Jour. 1:323). Order on petition by New York merchants (see N. Y. col. mss, 56:140).
30 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:324). 22
Nov. 1 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:324). Letters received from Col. Dudley, Lt. Gen. Nicholson and Col. Vetch. Address to the queen to be prepared. Accounts of Peter Arkell re- ferred. 23
2-5 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:325). 27
8 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:326). Pay of managers of the expedition to be fixed. Unused provisions to be sold. 30
9 Legislative minutes (sce Jour. 1:326). Report on manager's pay approved (see N. Y. col. mss, 56:161). 31
- Legislative minutes ( see Jour. 1:327). Warrants signed. 33
15-16 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:327-28). 34
17 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:328). Order on petition by merchants of New York (see N. Y. col. mss, 56:159). 38
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19 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:329). Petition of Daniel Bon- det for patent of a church lately erected "in the street of New Rochelle " referred (see N. Y. col. miss, 57:73). 41
20-24 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:330-31). 43
26 Report on answer to a letter from Governors Dudley, Salton- stall and Cranston. 49
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