History Calendar of Council minutes 1668-1783, pt 1 (New York colony), Part 24

Author: New York (Colony) Council; Fernow, Berthold, 1837-1908. cn; Van Laer, Arnold Johan Ferdinand, 1869-
Publication date: 1902
Publisher: Albany, University of the State of New York
Number of Pages: 696


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29 Reply to the assembly in answer to message of November 17th to be drawn up. Resolves of the assembly communi- cated concerning establishment of courts (see Jour. assem- bly N. Y. 1:308). Van Ball and Rombouts vs Crabtree in error. 51


Dec. 6 Letter to the lords of trade approved.


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The letter to the lords of trade. 53


20 A French prisoner sent from Boston to Albany to be retained at the latter place. Roinbouts vs Crabtree. 61


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Case continued. 62


17 Order on petition by Dr Staats (see L. P. 5:87). The French prisoner to be kept at Albany notwithstanding Col. Dud- . ley's request for his liberation. Rombouts vs Crabtree. 62


24 Warrant of survey granted to Dr Staats (p. 62). Order on petition of Peter Arkell (p. 23). 63


31 Report on the petition of Daniel Bondet (p. 41) approved (see N. Y. col. mss, 57:74). Rev. Mr Vesey. the clerk of the assembly, and the address to the queen. Patent granted to Daniel Bondet and his church at New Rochelle. Hunt vs Fullerton. 64


Feb. 14 Orders on petitions: by Henry Swift (see N. Y. col. miss, 57:80, 82); by John van Horne and Evert Duycking (see N. Y. col. mss, 57:81). Van Ball vs Crabtree.


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Henry Swift's petition (p. 65) to be laid before the assembly. Order on petition by Thos. Byerley for books and papers in the hands of Peter Fauconier (see N. Y. col. mss, 57:119). 66 The attorney-general ordered to enter a nolle prosequi in re van Horn and Duycking (p. 65). 67


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Thos. Byerley and Peter Fauconier called before the council (see .V. Y. col. mss, 57:119). Report on the estate of John Lawrence filed (see V. Y. col. mss, 57:116). Roger Mompes- son admitted to practice in the court of chancery. Letters received from lords of trade. Census to be taken. 67


27 Order on petition by Jane le Chevalier. Thos. Byerley and and Peter Fauconier (see .V. Y. col. miss. 57:121). 68 Ap. 3 Forts in the Indian country. Mr Bonvenier a French pris- oner has gone to Canada with Lieut. Kettelhuyn who is


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1712 looking for liis captured ;vife. Warrant of survey granted to Lamber: Jansen Deriand.


5 Indian affairs; Tuscaroras at war with North Carolina call of the five nations for assistance; peace to be made. Forces to be disbanded for want of money. 69


7 Insurrection of negroes and incasures ordered to be taken for its suppression.


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17 Petitions: by Roger and Pinhorn Mompesson (see L. P. 5:79), by Aug. Graham and Alex. Griggs (see L. P. 5:88) referred. Letter received from the governor of Martinico about Mr St Agnan. Remonstrance from the officers of Albany relating to the frontiers to be. laid beiore the as- sembly.


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24 Order on petition by Henry Wileman et al. License to pur- chase Indian land granted George Clarke and Leonard Lewis (see L. P. 5:90-91). Peter Fauconier called before the council.


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I News received from Bermuda of a French fleet intending to take the island; help asked for but cannot be given as the men-of-war must be refitted. Order on petition by Samuel Rayner and David Tynes (see N. Y. col. mss, 57:140). Bea- cons on Long Island to be guarded by militia. Examina- tion of Peter Fauconier in regard to public records and papers of the custom-house. Petitions: by minister, elders, etc. of the Dutch church at Kingston (see N. Y. col. MISS, 57:142); by Jacob Rutsen (see L. P. 5:03): by Sebring Brewer (see L. P. 5:94); by James Ross (see N. Y. col. mas, 57:I4I), all referred. Wm Lawrence vs Wm Smith. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1;332).


7 Letter from the earl of Dartmouth secretary of state con- cerning military stores; sent to the assembly . (see Jour. I:33).


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8 Patent granted to Dr Samuel Staats (see L. P. 5:87). Orders on petitions: by Jacob Rutsen (p. 72: see V. Y. col. mss, 57:146). Charter granted to the Dutch church at Kings- ton (see .V. Y. col. mass. 57:144). Petition of Henry Wile- man and Henry van Bael (see L. P. 5:05) referred. Report on the petition of Aug. Graham and Alex'r Griggs (p. 71) confirmed (see L. P. 5:89). Order on petition of Sebring Brewer (p. 72). Peter Fauconier. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:333).


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Indian affairs: French Indians going out against New Eng- land: governor of Canada intends to make war on the five nations. Route prescribed for Frenchmien said to be on the way to Albany and Boston with prisoners. Letters of


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Indian commissioners to be lait before the assembly. Thanks to be given to the five nations for stopping war between Tuscaroras and North Carolina. Petition of Wm Bond referred (see L. P. 5:100). Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:333).


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15 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:334). Petition of Harman Jorise (see L.P 5:90) referred. Warrants of survey granted. Henry Wileman aud Henry van Bael (p. 79) ; to Win Bond p. 81). Proclamation to issue concerning arrears of quit- rents.


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22 Petition of Peter Macgregory (see L. P. 5:128) referred. Patent granted to Harmati Jorise (p. 83). Patent to Lan- caster Symes for all vacant land on Staten Island to be in- vestigated.


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Indian affairs. Cacknewaga Indians send a belt to atone for murders and desire an open path from Albany to Canada; Indian commissioners to decide the matter (see N. Y. col. mss, 57:152-53). Patent granted to Roger and Pinhorne Mompesson (p. 71). Depositions of Jacob D --- and James Spennick in regard land in Ulster county to be en- tered in the council minutes [not done]. Legislative min- utes (see Jour. I:335).


87 89 29 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:335).


31 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1 :335). Quitrent for Harman Jorise's land on Staten Island fixed. Petition of palatines settled at Quaseck creek [Newburgh] referred. Order on memorial by Dirck Jansen Hooglandt (see L. P. 5:102). 89


June 3 Petition of John Macklain and Richard Winfield (see L. P. 5:102) referred. 90


5 Quitrent to be paid by Dutch church in Kingston fixed. Petitions: of John Rutsen and Jacob Bruyn (see L. P. 55:105); by Hugo Frere sr and jr, Isaac Frere and Simon Frere (see L. P. 5:103): by Jacob Rutsen (see L. P. 5:104), all referred. 91 6 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:336). 92


7 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:336). Reports on petitions of June 3d and 5th confirmed.


12 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:336). Petitions: of Peter Johnson (see L. P. 5:113); of minister etc. of episcopal church on Staten Island for incorporation, both referred. Warrants of survey granted: to Jacob Rutsen; to Jolin Rutsen and Jacob Bruyn (p. 91, 95); to Henry Wileman and Henry van Bael (p. 83) : to Wm Bond (p. 83); to Hugo Frere et al. (p. 91) : to John Macklain and Richi'd Winfield (p. 90).


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13 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:337).


14 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:338). Lawrence Claes the in- terpreter, Mr and Mrs Montour to go to Onondagas with a letter to dissuade them from believing French rumors and to thank them for interfering in the war between the Tuscaroras and North Carolina. Expenses for this ex- pedition provided. 100


16 Katskill Indians reported by Justice Baltus van Cleck of Dutchess county as having sent a war belt to the Dutchess county Indians. Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:338). Patent granted to John Rutsen and Jacob Bruyn (p. 91, 95, 96). Warrant of survey granted to Harman Jorise (see L. P. 5. 117). 103


17 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:33S). Reports on petitions confirmed: of Peter Johnson (p. 96); of minister of epis- copal church on Staten Island: of Macklain and Winfield. 104 18-19 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:339-40). 106 21 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I :340). Minutes sent to Eng- land by the Harley packet. 109


24-25 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I :340-41). IIO


26 Indian affairs: forts in the Mohawk country. Legislative minutes (se Jour. I:342). II3


July 3 Col. Schuyler is going to meet the five nations at Onondaga. De Conasora chief sachen of Onondaga reports alarms among the Indians. Fort built behind the "Blew " Hills. Tuscaroras reported willing to settle among the Esopus Indians; Ensign Hornebeeck sent to inquire. Treaty with Esopus Indians renewed. Shawanoes. Tuscaroras may conditionally settle beyond the Blue Hills. 115


17 Albany fortifications reported in good repair. Indian news. 117


Aug. 6 Indian affairs. 117


21 Indian affairs. 120


28 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:343). French Indians allowed to come to Albany. 122


Sep. 4 Indian affairs. Petition of John Marsh for a patent (see N. Y. col. mss, 58:12) referred. 123


II Powder in the magazine damaged. Indian affairs. Governor of the Leeward islands calls for assistance against a French flcet gathering at Guadaloup; cannot be given. 124


12 Indian affairs. 125


15 Opinion of council concerning Spanish prisoners of war sold as slaves (see N. Y. col. miss, 58:24-25). 127


17 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:342). 128


20 Capt. Eliord has to subsist the prisoners taken by him in prizes. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:343). 132


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1712 25 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:344). Petitions by freehold- ers of Richmond county (see L. P. 5:92, 121) and by Hendrick Hansen (see L. P. 5:121) referred. 133


27 Memorial by Thos. Byerley eoneerning quitrents read and referred (see L. P. 5:123). Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:344). I33


29 Caleb Heatheote mayor, and Francis Harrison sheriff of New York, renominated. Robert Livingston jr nomi- nated mayor, and Thos. Williams sheriff, of Albany. 134


30 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:344). I35


Oct. I Opinion of council on application from Antigua for assist- ance against a French invasion. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:345). 136


4-7 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:345-46). 138


13 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:346). Memorial of Benj. Faneuil (see N. Y. col. mss, 58:33-34) referred. 141


14 Mayor Heatheote ill in the country cannot come to be sworn in. Letter from the earl of Dartmouth read. Legis- lative minutes (see Jour. 1:347). Patent granted to John Macklain and Riehard Winfield (p. 104). 142


16 Warrant of survey granted to David Provost jr (see L. P. 5:124). Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:347). 143


18 New York merchants to be asked to carry Freneh prison- ers taken by Capt. van Burgh under flag of truee to the Freneh West Indies. 144


20 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:347). 145


22 Mayor and sheriff of New York and several justiees of the peace sworn in. Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:348). 146


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Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:348). Petition of Rich'd Merrell (see L. P. 5:125) referred. Warrants of survey granted: to David Provost jr (p. 143); to Hendriek Hansen (p. 133). Report on the petition of palatines (p. 89) confirmed. 147


27 Royal proclamation announeing eessation of arms between


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England and France received. News to be sent to Canada. 148 Legislative minutes (sec Jour. 1:348-49). 149


3I Legislative minutes (see Jour. :: 350). Report on the peti- tion of Benj. Faneuil (p. 141) confirmed (sce N. Y. col. mss, 58:35). 153


Nov. 6 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:351). Petition of John Dove and John Bellue (see N. Y. col. mss, 58:53) referred. 154


7-15 Legislative minutes (sce Jour. I :351-52). 154


. 20 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:352). Petition of Peter Mac Gregory referred. 157


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27 Report on the petition of John Dove and Jolin Bellue (p. 154) confirmed (see N. Y. col. mss, 58:54). Ferriage rates to be setiled. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:352). 157 The owners of the sloops Loyal! Sybell, and Seaflower will- ing to carry Freuch prisoners to Guadaloupe and Mar- tinico (see V. Y. col. miss, 58:34, 67, 76-77). Nicolas Parcell appointed Hellgate pilot (see N. Y. col. miss, 58:65). 158


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p. m. Warrants made out for the clearance of the Loyall Sybell, and Seaflower. 159


10 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:353). 160


18 Application ci Mr van Horn and owners of the sloop Ex- pedition ior permit to transport French prisoners to Martinico referred. 162


1713 Jan. 22 Payment to be made to commissioners of Indian affairs 1in- der act of assembly. 162


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Petition of Bartholomew Feurt for confirmatory patent of land in Queen street referred. 163


Feb. 5 Order on petition by Win Britton (see N. Y. col. mss, 58:88, 94). Report on Feurt's petition (p. 163) confirmed. Indian affairs (see N. Y. col. mss, 58:86). Orders on peti- tions: by Robert Blackwell (see L. P. 5:132); by Thos. Clark (see L. P. 5:136). 163


19 Warrant of survey granted to Rob't Blackwell (p. 163). 164


26 Order concerning the survey for Rob't Blackwell; notice to be given to John Parcell. Noli prosequi to be entered for Gerrit Unclebag (see N. Y. col. miss, 58:97). Collector Wm. Davis sworn to his accounts. 165


Mar. 3 Proclamation to issue dissolving the assembly. Hearing on caveat by Wm Britton against granting land at Newtown alias New Dorp, S. I. Writs for issue for election of a new assembly. 166


5 Report of Nath'l Britton on petition of Wni Britton (p. 163) confirmed (see N. Y. col. mss, 58:94). Petition of Archi- bald Kennedy and Oliver Bayly referred (see L. P. 5:157). Certificate for Capt. Courtin de St Aignan signed (see N. Y. col. mss, 58:98-99). Dutchess county annexcd by act of assembly to Ulster county to have a member of assembly. 167 12 Petition by Jacob Grissen, Nath'l Roe and others, incm- bers of the Flushing militia company against their captain Jonathan Wright thrown out as "malitious, frivolous and scandalous." 168


19 Petition of Peter Wynantson of Richmond for remission of quitrents, granted. 169


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1713 26 Writs for election of the new assembly made returnable May 12th following. 169


Ap. 2 Report on the petition of Rich'd Marcel! [Merrell] con- firmed (see L. P. 5:125); patent granted to him. Letter from Gov. Vaudreuil of Canada about peace received. Report on ferriage fees to Staten Island confirmed (see N. Y. col. mss. 58:110). Patent for 21 years granted to Dove and Bellue for the Staten Island ferry (see L. P. 5:137). Petitioners against Capt. Wright (p. 168) to pay charges before their second petition is read. 170


9 Order on petition by Elias Boudinot (see L. P. 5:139). Letter of Indian commissioners (see N. Y. col. mss, 58:109) to be laid before the assembly. 171


30 Warrants of survey granted: to the palatines at Quasseck creek [Newburg] (see L. P. 5:142); to Rich'd Marcell (see L. P. 5:155). Petition of Leonard Lewis and John Cruger (see L. P. 5:140) referred. 171


May 7 Indian affairs; Tuscaroras defeated in North Carolina; five nations must not help them. No provisions to be ex- ported. 172


21 Petition of Cornelius van Texel and others (see L. P. 6:16) referred. 173


27 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:354). 174


28 Indian affairs. Patent granted to Barth'w Feurt (see L. P. 5:143). Petition by Peter Wilcock and others of Flushing against Capt. Jon'n Wright not cognizable before the council. Petition of Samuel Bayard referred (see L. P. 5:144). 180


June 2 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:355). The collector ordered to inspect outward bound vessels in regard to provisions loaded in them. 181


4 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:355). List of vessels with provisions on board and of vessels cleared laid before the council. Petition by Abr'm de Lucena and Justus Boss (see N. Y. col. mss, 58:125) rejected. No more vessels with provisions to be cleared. 182


10 Action on petition by John Burroughs master of the galley Albany (see N. Y. col. mss, 58:128) deferred. Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:355). 183


II Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:356). Order on petition cf New York merchants for leave to export provisions. IS4


15 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:356). Vessels to be allowed to load provisions, but not to be cleared. 185


17 . Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:356). 186


18 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:357). Order on petition by Jacob Rutsen (see L. P. 5:146, 150-151). 186


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19-20 Legislative ininutes (see Jour. I:357).


23 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:358). Warrant of survey granted to Elias Boudinot (p. 171). Report on the peti- tion of Samuel and Lewis Du Bois (see L. P. 5:153) con- firmed. 100


25 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:358). Cadden to be cleared for Rhode Island, Bryan for Boston. Report on the peti- tion of Kennedy and Bayly (p. 167) confirmed. Jacob Mauritz jr to give bonds for his good behavior. 19I


27 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:359). 192


29 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:359). Five nations Indians spread terror in Massachusetts. Patent to be made for the episcopal church on Staten Island (see N. Y. col. mss, 58:132, 137; and, L. P. 5:158). Petition of Johannes Vedder (see L. P. 5:159) referred. Order concerning vessels loaded. 193


30 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:360). Vessels may be cleared. Question concerning liberty of Spanish slaves (see N. Y. col. miss, 58:134-35) referred to common law. 194


July I Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:360). 195


2 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:361). Petitions: by Adam Vroman; by Mathias de Mott (see L. P. 5:161); by Hen- drick and Hans Hansen (see L. P. 5:163); by Henry Beeckman referred. 198


4-6 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1 :361-63). 199


17 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:363). License to purchase land granted to Johs. Vedder (p. 193). Patents granted: to Hendrick and Hans Hansen (p. 198); to Henry Beeck- man. Petition by Lancaster Symes (see L. P. 5:166) re- ferred. Order. on petition by Henry Holland (see L. P. 5:171). 20.1


23 Report on Lancaster Symes' petition (p. 204) confirmed. Order on petition of Peter Oblinus and others of Harlem (see L. P. 5:167). 207


Aug. 3 Indian affairs: letters from Lieut. Chas. Huddy, command- . ing Mohawk castle, and from Indian commissioners re- port five nations about to take up arms against the English. 207


6 Order on petition by Josuah Wroe and Wm Hampton (see N. Y. col. mss, 58:147). Patent granted to Rich'd Merrett (see L. P. 5:174). Indian affairs: Tuscaroras not to settle among the five nations. Confirmatory patent granted to Lancaster Symes (p. 2044; see N. Y. col. mss, 58:157). 208


13 Indian affairs (see N. Y. col. mas, 58:155-56). 210


18 Proclamation for publishing the peace between England and France received from England. 210


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1713 27 Proclamation to issue for a day of thanksgiving. Petitions: by Myndert Schuyler (see L. P. 5:175); by Isaac de Pey- ster and others (see L. P. 5:179) referred. 21I


Sep. 18 Indian affairs. Petition of Jacob Hendrick Hasting (see . L. P. 5:178) referred. Court fees. Order on petition by Stephen Domingo (see N. Y. col. mss, 58:166). 21I


29 Caleb Heathcote and Francis Harrison renominated as mayor and sheriff, of New York; Rob't Livingston jr and Thos. Williams as mayor and sheriff, of Albany. Warrant of survey granted to Andries Coeymans (see L. P. 5:180). Petitions: by Rev. V. Antonides vs Freeman (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 3:182; Q 3:115); by Rev. J. Kocherthal for land, referred. 213


Oct. I Petitions: by Francis Harrison, John Fatham, Thos. Braine, Jas. Graham and Jolin Askoll; by Samuel Bayard (see L. P. 5:181), referred. Confirmatory patent granted to Lancaster Symes to correct a mistake (p. 208). 214


8 Indian affairs. Warrant of survey granted to Chas. Mott, Corn's Cooper and Thos. Barker (see L. P. 6:1). Order on petition by Samuel, John, Henry and Benj. Soaper (see N. Y. col. mss, 58:168). 215


14 Caleb Heathcote and Francis Harrison sworn in as mayor, and sheriff of New York; also some justices of the peace. 216 15 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:364) . 217


21 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:365). Memorial by Thos. Byerley referred. 219


22 Journal of Hendrick Hansen (see N. Y. col. miss, 58:169; and, Doc. rel. col. hist. N. Y. 5:372-76), received and referred. 221


Legislative minutes (sce Jour. 1:366-67). 221


Legislative minutes (sce Jour. 1:367). Letter from the queen concerning trial of cases in which the church is concerned. 224 Letters from lords of trade received, with treaty of peace; about sending prisoners to England for trial; about quit- rents. Petitions: of Peter van Brugli (see L. P. 6:3); of Lawrence Clause and Fred'k Vroman (see L. P. 6:4) re- ferred. Treaty of peace to be printed. 227


Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:367). 228


Alterations made in the commission of the peace for Queens county. Petition by Myndert Schuyler, Arent van Putter and John Dellemont for license to purchase land referred. Petition by Rob't Livingston (see L. P. 6:6) to lie on the table (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 3:686; Q 3:411). Warrant of survey granted to Jacob Pullion. Petition of Robert Mil- ward ior warrant of survey referred. Order on petition by Thos. Hunt jr (see A. Y. col. mss, 59:2-3, 5). Petition of Johs. Vedder referred (see N. Y. col. miss, 59:1). 229


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1713 20 Gov. Hunter intends to go to New Jersey. Robert Milward suspended from office as judge of the supreme court. 231


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Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:368). 231


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Rumor that Lord Slane has been appointed governor of New York and Mr George inakes comments disrespect- ful to Gov. Hunter. Petition by Jonathan Whitehead and other justices of Queens county referred to the assembly (see L. P. 6:10). 232


3 Mr George reprimanded declaring that what he said at Swift's was said, while he was drunk. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:366). Petitions by John Schuyler (see L. P. 6:11) referred. 233


7 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:369). 234


S Petition by Francis Ilarrison et al. (see L. P. 6:8) referred. Quarantine measures. 235


IO License to purchase Indian lands granted to Adam Vroman (see L. P. 6:12-14). Warrants of survey granted: to Johs. Vedder (see L. P. 6:15); to Francis Harrison et al., the name of John Tatham's widow to be inserted in place of her dead husband's (p. 214, 235). Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:369). 235


22 Petition by Peter Schuyler and others for license to pur- chase Indian lands in the Mohawk country referred. Re- ports on petitions: by Myndert Schuyler (p. 229, see L. P. 6:19); by Corn's van Texel (sec L. P. 6:16); by Isaac de Peyster (p. 211); by Jacob Hendrick Hasting con- firmed. Petition by Col. Weems about deserters referred. 236 29-May 13 Legislative minutes (sce Jour. 1:309-70). 237


IS Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:370). Petitions: by Myn- dert Schuyler (see L. P. 6:24); by Col. Rutsen and Col. Beekman about quitrents. Warrant of survey granted to Henry Holland. . 239


20 Petition of Peter Schuyler for land in the Mohawk country referred. Inquiry to be made concerning measures. 241


25 Order on memorial by Thos. Byerley (p. 219). Indian .af- fairs; Schackhook Indians; five nations and southern Indians intend to hold a secret meeting (see N. Y. col. miss, 59:47). 2.41


June 3 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:371). Order on application by Mr Maxwell agent for the prize of the Sorlings man- of-war: Survey ordered for Myndert Schuyler (see L. P. 6:25). 243


8 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:371). 2.43


12 Warrant of survey granted: to Myndert Schuyler (see L. P. 6:32). Patent granted to Johs. Vedder (see L. P'. 6:28-29).


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1714 Petitions: by Adam Vrooman (see L. P. 6:34); by Samuel Babington (see L. P. 6:55); by Adert Timenson and Cornelius Christiansen (see L. P. 6:31); by Hendrick Anthony, all referred. Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:372). 245


17 Opinion of council called for in regard to giving a con- firmatory patent to Gilbert Marcellis (see L. P. 6:44). Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:372). Petitions: by Leonard Lewis; by Jannetie Cregier; by palatines at Quassek creek (see L. P. 6:39), referred. 2.47


20 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:373). 24S


23 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:373). Report on granting patent to Gilbert Marcellis confirmed (p. 247; see L. P. 6:45). 2.49


24 Indian affairs. Fauconier in error vs the queen. Tothill vs de Key. 250


27 Peace with Spain proclaimed. 251


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Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:374). Nissepat in error vs Harris and wife. 252


5 Indian affairs (see N. Y. col. mss, 59:66). Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:374). 252


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Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:374-75). 253


Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:375). Patent granted to Francis Harrison and others (see L. P. 6:48-49). 254 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:375-77). 255


13-22 23 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:377). Petitions: by several inhabitants of the province (see N. Y. col. mss, 59:81); by John Johnston et al. attorneys for Lady Lovelace, re- ferred. Orders: on memorial by the agents of the Sorlings prize; on petition by John Conrad Codwise (see N. Y. col. mss, 59:82). 257


27 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:377). Revenue accounts to be examined. 258


29 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:378). Order on memorial by Abr'm Wendall and other agents of the Sorlings prize concerning dollar bills. Salary warrants to be prepared. Mr Regnier answers to the petition of J. C. Codwise (p. 257). Rousby in error vs de Riemer. 259




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