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31 River Indians before the council renew and brighten the covenant chain. Salary warrants signed. 261
Aug. 5
Petition of John Dougan (see L. P. 6:54) referred. Orders on petitions: by Jannetie Cregier (see L. P. 6:50-51); by Hendrick Anthony and others (p. 245); by Leonard Lewis (p. 247): by Elbert Timenson and others (p. 245); by Samuel Babington (p. 245); by Andries Coeman (see
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1714 L. P. 6:65). Petition: of Cornelius Seabring (see L. P. 6:61); oi Dirck Benson; of Margaret Mac Gregory (see L. P. 6:53), referred. Mcsspott vs Harris and wife. 264
6 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:378). Five nations to be called to Albany to meet the governor. 265
12 Arrears of taxes and cxcise to be collected. Patent granted to George Lockstadt and other palatines at Quasseck creek, with special lot for Rcv. Joshua Kocherthal (see L. P. 6:57). 266
19 Brief of charity granted to the widow of Francisco Pavia, for his services in the English expedition against Cadiz. Warrants of survey granted: to Corn's Seabring (p. 264) ; to Robert Milward (scc L. P. 6:58-60); to Samuel Babing- ton (p. 245, 264). Proclamation to issue concerning English measures (see N. Y. col. miss. 59:72). 266
26 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:378). Patents granted: to Adam Vrooman (p. 235, 245: see L. P. 6:64); to Abr'm Coeyman (sec L. P. 6:66). Warrant of survey granted to Lewis Morris (see L. P. 6:68). Petition of Corn's van Brunt (see L. P. 6:63) referred. Rousby vs de Riemer. 267
3I Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:379). 268
Sep. 2 Legislative minutes (sec Jour. 1:379). Fauconicr vs the
queen. Tothill vs Gouverneur. 270
3-4 Legislative minutes (sec Jour. I:379-80). 271
4 p. in. Minutes sent to England. 271
9 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:380). Warrants of survey granted: to Corn's van Brunt (p. 267); to Dirck Benson (p. 264; see L. P. 6:69). Rousby vs de Riemer. 273
Albany
29 Dr John Johnston nominated mayor, Francis Harrison sheriff of New York; Rob't Livingston jr mayor and Thos. Williams sheriff, of Albany. 273
Oct. 4 Gov. Hunter returned from Albany informs the council of Fort Anne Queen Anne's death and the accession of George, duke of Brunswick. 274
5 King George to be proclaimed " in the most solemn man- ner " on the following Monday. 274
7 Journals kept at Albany read. Warrants of survey granted to Samuel Staats (see L. P. 6:73). 274
King George proclaimed at the fort and the city hall. Governor, council and secretary take the oaths. 275
Ft George 14 Oaths administered to Mayor John Johnston, Sheriff Francis Harrison, the recorder, and to aldermen as jus- tices of the peace; also to Gerard Beeckman and Adolph Philipse of the council. . 275
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1714 21 Patent granted to the English church at Albany (see N. Y. col. iss, 59:101-2). Petition of John Collins (see L. P. 6:75) referred. Patent granted to Rob't Milward (see L. P. 6:74). 276
25 License to purchase Indian lands granted to John Collins. 276
Nov. 3 Patents granted: to Meyndert Schuyler for land at Scholarie (see L. P. 6:78-79); to Meyndert Schuyler, Avent van Petten and John Dellemond (see L. P. 6:81-84). Warrant of survey granted to John Collins (see L. P. 6:86-87). Peti- tions: by Robert Walter (see L. P. 6:93); by Evert Bancker (see L. P. 6:/1); by Dirck Wessells (see L. P. 6:70); by Philipp Livingston (see L. P. 6:72), all referred. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:38I). 27€
4 Petition of Sam'l Staats and Rip van Dam (see L. P. 6:96) referred. Patent granted to John Collins (see L. P. 6:88- 92). 2,8
II License to purchase Indian land granted to Samuel Staats and Rip van Dam (p. 278). Recompensation voted to the commissioners of the late Canada expedition. License to purchase Indian land granted to Robert Walter (p. 276). Petition of Harman van Slike referred. 280
18 License to purchase Indian land granted to Harman van Slike. Petition of Abr'm de Peyster a. o. (see L. P. 6:98) referred. 281
22 Letters come from England by the sloop Hazard cast away on the New England coast. Royal proclamation for con- tinuing all officers in their places published at the city hall. 281
Dec. 2 Petition by Alex. Baird a. o. referred. License to purchase Indian lands granted to Abr'm de Peyster (p. 281). War- rant for the governor's salary drawn. 282
14 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:381). Warrants signed. Petition by Peter Schuyler (see L. P. 6:102) referred. Warrant of survey granted to Alex'r Baird (p. 282). 283
16 License to purchase Indian land granted to Peter Schuyler (p. 283). Order concerning Indian deeds, deeds of gift or other conveyances from the Indians. Account of duties and customs to be examined. Warrants for pay of fire- wood signed. Fauconier vs the queen. Tothill vs Gouv- erneur ex dem. de Key. 284
1715 Jan. 13
Petition by Lewis Morris et al for 3000 acres in Ulster county referred. Proclamation for adjourning the assem- bly to issue. Tothill ys Gouverneur. Fauconier vs the queen.
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16 Mr Andrews missionary in the Mohawk country complains of the Indians' great license. Indians uneasy. Proclama- tion to issue for detecting persons spreading false reports among the Indians. 287
Feb. 10 Patent granted to Lewis Morris (p. 286). Warrants to Martha Mompesson for her late husband's salary. 287 17 Proclamation to issuc for a general thanksgiving. 288
28 Complaints received from Albany about John Wizer [Weiser] and other palatines settled at Schoharie as squatters (see N. Y. col. mss, 59:172-75). Proclamation further proroguing the assembly to issue. 288
Mar. 14 Hendrick the Mohawk before the council wants some of the five nations and of the river Indians sent to England to congratulate King George. 289
17 Petition of John Soaper and others (see N. Y. col. miss, 59.178) to lie on the table. Petition of Francis Salisbury (see L. P. 6:104) referred. 290
21 Jane Tothill in error vs Abr'm Gouverneur ex dem. de Kcy. 29I
29 Case continued. 29I
31 Petition of John Thompson Vas (see L. P. 6:106) referred. Warrant for the governor's salary to be prepared. Ac- count of money given for the support of government called for. Fauconicr vs the queen. 292
Ap. 21 Warrant of survey granted to Abr'm Staats (see L.P. 6:108). Fauconier vs the king. 293
28 Warrant of survey granted to widow Elizabethi Regnier (sce L. P. 6:107). Judgment of the supreme court in re Fau- conicr vs the king reversed. 294
May Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:382). 296
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9 Proclamations received from England one continuing all officers till further orders, the other concerning passes for ships from the plantations to the Algerines. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:383). Petition of John Peter Mebie (see L. P. 6:110) referred. 299
II Letter from the lords of trade received by the Solcbay rc- lating to illegal trade with the French plantations to be communicated to captains of men-of-war, and custom-house officers. 300
17 Warrant of survey granted to Henry Holland (see L. P. 6:112). Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:383). Petition of Evert van Ness (see L. P. 6:111) referred. 300
18-30 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:383-84). 301
31 Legislative minutes (sec Jour. 1:385). Warrant of survey granted to John Peter Mebie (p. 299). Patent granted to
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John MacLane (see I., P. 6:114-15). George Clarke sworn in as secretary of the province. 304
June 2
Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:385). Bill cf costs of Mr Bickley in re Fauconier referred. 305
9 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:385). 306
14-15 Legislative minucas (see Jour. i:385). 307
17 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:387). Affidavits of Thos.
Gleone and John Foster received that Capt. Jonathan Wright had been elected " common whipper." John Con- rad Wiser to be arrested (see N. Y. col. miss, 60:3). Order of the king regarding a grant of land to Gregory Gaugeon (see L. P. 6:105) referred. Petition by Hugo Frere et al. (see L. P. 6:118) referred. 309
20 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1 :387).
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22 Legislative minutes (sce Jour. 1:388). Warrant of survey granted to Harman van Slipk [Slyke]. 313
23 Legislative minutes (see Jou !. I :388). Warrant of survey granted to Archibald Kennedy (see L. P. 6:121). Petition of John Crook and others (see L. P. 6:122) referred. Peter Hoof, Eliakim Hedger and John Foster reprimanded for insult to Capt. Jon'n Wright (p. 309). 314
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Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:388). Map of Rosendale lands called for. Patent granted to Hugo Frere (see L. P. 6:119-20). Petition of Maudlin Rosencrans and Mariane van Aken (see L. P. 6:125) referred. Petition of Servas Feeraboom (see L. P. 6:123-24) granted. 315
July 1-5 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:389-90). 316
7 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:391). Stephen Gasherie called before the council on the petition of Hendrick Anthony. 320
13 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:392-93). 323
15 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:393). Warrants for salary signed. Account of Geo. Clarke for expenses and petition
19 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:394). Warrant of survey granted to Evert van Ness (see L. P. 6:126). Warrant to Geo. Clarke for incidental expenses (see N. Y. col. mss, 60:5). Account of Mr Byerley's incidental expenses to be examined. John Conrad Wiser has gone to Boston; the governor there requested to arrest him. Laws against riots to be executed in Albany. 328
20 Legislative minutes (sec Jour. 1:394). Warrants: to Mr Byer- ley ior incidental expenses; to Martha Mompesson for her late husband's salary.
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21 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:305). 331
23 Letter of instruction to Mr Champante provincial agent in London read (see .N. Y. col. miss. 60:28). 33-4
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1715 28 Report on the moneys appropriated for support of the gov- ernment received. Warrants for incidental expenses signed. 334
Aug. I Ordinance for establishing a court of assizes or nisi prius (sce N. Y. cel. mss. 60:32-33) referred. 335
4 Gov. Robert Hunter reappointed as captain general, and governor in chief take: the oaths. 335
II Indian affairs. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:396). Patent granted to Archibald Kennedy (see I .. P. 6:127). Order on petition by Joost Liusing and others (see N. Y. col. mss, 60:35). Duplicate letter to Mr Champante signed (p. 334). Warrant to Wm Bradford for expenses in printing paper money. Inquiry ordered concerning a servant boy who lived with Dobbs the sexton of Trinity church in 1713-14. Proclamation to issue for a day of thanksgiving. 335
Sep.
6 Indian affairs; far nations want to come into the protection of New York: Carolina Indians inclined to peace. Ac- count for signing paper money referred. 337
15 Indians of New York want arms to go to war against the Carolina Indians. Warrants for salaries of civil officers signed. Order on petition by Jacobus van Cortlandt and others. 338
29 John Johnstone and Francis Harrison renominated as mayor and sheriff of New York. 340
Oct. 3
Order of the king in council approving acts of assembly com- municated to the council and at the city hall. 341
13 Order on memorial from Charles le Roux for pay for engrav- ing bills of credit. Warrant to John Cruger et al. for sign- ing bills of credit. Proclamation adjourning the assembly to issue. 343
14 Mayor John Johnston and Sheriff Francis Harrison sworn in. 344
20 Ordinance concerning sessions of the supreme court to be printed. Duty on Madeira wine imported in the ship Royal Ann. 344
27 Warrants signed: to the governor for firewood and repairs in the fort: to John Cuyler and Hendrick Hansen for same in Albany, Schenectady and Fort Hunter. Warrant of sur- vey granted to Lancaster Symes and John Cholwell (see L. P. (:133). Time for purchasing Indian lands under licenses granted extended to Capt. Walters & Co .; and to Col. van Rensselaer & Co. Governor is going to New Jer- sey. 345
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Mar. I Indian affairs: Indian war in South Carolina; Onagongue Indians intend to fall on New England: news of it sent to Massachusetts cte .: fort in the Onagongue country.
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Memorial of Col. Lodewick about Col. Schuyler and Lewis Morris' appointment to the chief justiceship read. Prisoners taken in South Carolina to be returned. Orders on peti- tions: by Abr'm de Lucena (see N. V. col. miss. 60:96); by Zacharias Hofman; by John Christian Garlach and others (see L. P. 6:138), referred. Account of stationery furnished by Wm Bradford referred. Warrants: for salaries of civil officers signed: to Charles le Reaux for engraving plates of bills of credit. 346
6 Warrants for salaries of civil officers signed. Account of Mr Lurting and others for signing bills of credit referred (see V. \'. col. mss, 60:97). Instructions for the governor received. Ordinance to be prepared for establishing courts in Dutchess county. Jacob Morris and Wm Kerten to be pilots.
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9 Warrant to Col. Lurting and others for signing bills of credit. Ordinance concerning Dutchess county courts (see \: \'. col. mss, 60:99) to issue. Petitions: by Elias Boudinot & Co. (see L. P. 6:139); by Phil. Schuyler and heirs of Dr Staats, referred. Governor goes to New Jersey. Report on the petition of Abr'm de Lucena (p. 346) confirmed. 351
May 30
King George's letter appointing George Clarke of the coun- cil; Geo. Clarke sworn in vice Mompessen deceased. Thos. Byerley sworn in as collector. King's letter appointing Lewis Morris chief justice. Gov. Hunter appointed vice- admiral. Lieut. John Scott treats with the Mohawks about land without license and is reprimanded. Warrant of sur- vey granted to Zacharias Hofman. 352
June 5
Proclamation to issue for thanksgiving on account of the vic- tories over the rebels in England. Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:397). 354
6 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:398). 356
Order on petition by Richard Lawrence (see L. P. 6:140).
14 Account of incidental expenses by Thos. Byerley referred. 357 28 Warrants for salaries of civil officers signed. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:398). Order on account of work on Indian guns. Petitions: by Robert Walter & Co. (see L. P. 6:144); by Noah Parton & Co. (see L. P. 6:147); by Samuel Odell (see L. P. 6:146): by John Shotwell; by James Jen- kins (see .V. Y. col. mss, 60:112), referred. Petition by Rich- ard Lawrence (p. 357) dismissed. 357
27-29 Legislative minutes (see Jour: 1:398-00). 360
30 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:400). Report on accounts of Thos. Byerley confirmed. License to purchase land granted to Phil. Schuyler (p. 351). 364
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262 1716 Aug. 18 Letter from the king appointing Dr Jolin Johnston to the couneu: he is sworn ip vice Samuel Staats deceased. In- .dian presents received from the king. 367
21 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:401). Indian affairs (see .V. Y. cel. mss, 60:121). 368
22 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1.401). License to purchase land granted to Robert Walter (p. 357). Patent granted to John Shotwell. Minutes sent to England. 370
2.4 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:402). Patents granted: to Zacharias Hofiran (p. 352); to Samuel and Eliza Babing- ton (see L. P. 6:248). Petitions: by Henry Beekman (see L. P. 6:166); by John Harmanse Fisher; by Daniel van Olinda (see L. P. 6:162), referred. 37I
28 Legislative minutes (sce Jour. 1 :402). 373
30 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1 :403). License to purchase In- dian lands granted to John Harmanse Fisher (p. 371). 374
31 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:403). Indian affairs. 375
31 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I :404). 376
Sep. I Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1 :404). Patent granted to Har- man van Slyke (see L. P. 6:153). 378
3 Examination of Robert Lurting in regard to a sloop fitted out by him and supposed to be intended against the Spaniards in Florida. 380
13 Warrants for salaries signed. Indian affairs. 383
27 Account of incidental expenses by clerk and doorkeeper of the assembly referred. Warrant of survey granted to Thos. and Waiter Dongan (see L. P. 6:154-55). 385
20 Dr John Johnston, Francis Harrison, Robert Livingston jr renominated as mayor and sheriff, of New York; and mayor of Albany, Samuel Babington nominated as sheriff of Al- bany. 385
Oct. 4 Indian affairs (see .V. V. col. mss, 60:130-31). Order on peti- tion by the justices of Suffolk county (see N. Y. col. mss, 60:136). 386
15 John Johnston and Francis Harrison sworn in as mayor and sheriff, of New York. 387
Nov. I Warrant of survey granted to John Harmanse Fisher (p. 374). Petition of Henry Beekman son and heir of Henry Beek- man referred. Order on petition by Richard Wilson (sec N. Y. col. mss, 60:537). Warrants: to John Cuyler and Hendrick for firewood to frontier garrison; to Indian commissioners for expenses. Tothill in error vs de Key. 387 8 Orders received from England for examination into a rob- bery on the marquis de Navarres (see V. Y. col. mss, 60:143- 44). . 389
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Report on the above examination read and approved. War- rants signed. 390
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Order on letter from Capt. Wm Owen of the Solebay man- of-war. Capt. Jeffers to take Wm Glover to London. Hearing on caveat by Col. Rutsen against patent to Capt. Hosman deferred. 391
1717 Jan. 31 Warrants for salaries signed. Quarantine measures. 391 Feb. 7 Murders and rape committed at Albany. Indian affairs. 392
Patent granted to Johannes Harmanse Fisher (see L. P. 6:157). 393
28 Arrears of taxes called in. Patent granted to Alex'r Baird, Abr'in van Vlerg and Harman Johnston (see L. P. 6:158). 394
Warrants for salaries signed. 395
Mar. 14 21 Committee appointed to examine the accounts of John Graham the weighmaster. 395
Ap. + Indian affairs (see V. J'. cel. mss, Co:157). Petitions by Con- rad Borghart (see L. P: 6:159); by Caspar van Housen; by Win Bradford (see N. Y. col. mss, 60:158), referred. 396
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Warrants of survey granted: to C. Borghardt and Elias van Schaaks; to Caspar van Housen. Warrant to Wm Brad- ford for stationery. Caveat entered by Col. Rutsen dis- missed (p. 391). 396
25 Legislative minutes (sce Jour. 1: 405). Memorial by justices of Kings county referred. Orders: on memorial of Robert Jenney master of the grammar school; on petition by widow Jannetie Cregier. 397
29-May I Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:405). 398
2 Order on petition by Jacob Mauritz and Win Hurtin [ Kur- tin] pilots (see N. V. col. mss, 60:160, 162). Memorial of Thos. Byerley (see V. Y. col. mss, 60:161) referred. Stephen Gasherie and trustees of Marbletown to come before the council on the petition of Hendrick Anthony. 399
Order on memorial of Thos. Byerley (p. 399). Warrant of
7 survey granted to Daniel van Olinda (p. 371: see L. P. 6:165). 401
9 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:406). Petition of Jacob Rut- sen and justices of Ulster county (see V. V. col. miss, 60: 163) referred. Iot
II-14 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:406-7). 403
16 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:407). Proclamation about pilotage signed. Order on petition of Thos. Porter and John Fred (see V. V. col. mss, Go:164). 405
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21 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:108). Account for repairing forts at Albany and of the frontiers referred. 406
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Lewis Gomez concerning duty on wine. Indian presents. 407 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:409). 410
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2.1 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:409). Indian presents sent to Albany. 411
27 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:410). 413
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Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:410). Order on petition by John Dunk (see .V. Y. col. mss, 60:166). 414 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:41I). 415
June 24
Gov. Hunter returned from Albany reports on his confer- ences with the Indians. Mr Bridger appointed surveyor of the woods in the colonies. Capt. Wmn Owen, of the Sole- bay man-of-war reports from Jamaica that he is to sail with 20 merchant men under his convoy for England. 416
25 Richard Caverley master, and Jeremy Huggins boatswain of a pirate sloop examined. Warrant to the governor for salary. 417
July 寸 Warrants for salaries signed. Question debated and sub- mitted to the chief justice and lawyers, whether Wm Dobs and Samuel Vincent connected with pirates can be bailed. Report on the petition of Lewis Gomez confirmed (p. 407). Order on memorial by David Provost (see V. Y. col. inss, 60:167). Petition by Benj. Faneuil referred. Hearing of Hendrick Anthony and brother vs Stephen Gasherie and Depuy. 418
II Report on petition of Benj. Faneuil confirmed. Francis Har- rison sworn in as surveyor and searcher of all rates, duties and impositions. Opinion of the chief justice, attorney- general, and lawyers H. Wileman, H. Vernon and Rob't Livingston in re Dobs and Vincent (p. 4IS). Petition by Patrick McKnight (see N. Y. col. mss, 60:171) referred. 421
16 Money and valuables taken from Jeremy Huggins boatswain, and Richard Caverley master, of the pirate sloop Mary Ann delivered to the governor. 423
23 Francis Harrison resigns his office as sheriff of New York, and Thos. Farmer is appointed in his place and sworn in. Richard Caverley the pirate names Capt. Lessley, Capt. Hornigold, also Capt. Laboos, of the sloop Postillion as fellow pirates and the River Plate, Banisters Key, the Ba- hama islands. Exnine, Providence, Richmond island and Damaries cove as piratical rendezvous. Minutes sent to England. 424
Aug. 22 Report on petition of Patrick MeKnight (p. 421) confirmed. Warrant of survey granted to Rip van Dam, Phil. Schuy-
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1717 ler and leirs of Samuel Staats. Patent granted to Henry Beekman. Warrant to Thos. Byerley for moneys ad- vanced. 425
Sep. 4 Council advises Gov. Hunter not to attend the meeting of governors at Philadelphia proposed by Col. Spotswood of Virginia because it might increase the Indian uneasiness. 426
5 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:411). Gov. Hunter writes to Gov. Spotswood etc. as advised. 427
16 Indian affairs. Warrants for salaries signed. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:412). Order on petition of Jannetie Cregier (p. 397). Time for report on petition of Hen- drick Anthony extended (p. 418). 428
26 Indian affairs. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:412). Report on the weighmaster's accounts to lie on the table (see N. Y. col. mss, 60:175). James Dixon appointed by royal order collector and receiver general of the revenues; also collector of the customs, and sworn in vice Thos. Byerley removed. Petitions: by Johs. Hardenbergh (see L. P. 6:167); by Jacobus Bruyn (see L. P. 6:168), referred. 430
28 Letter received from secretary of state Addison relating to the rebellion at Martinico. 432
30 Mayors and sheriffs of New York, and of Albany renomin- ated. No vessels to be cleared for Martinico. 432
Oct. 10
Col. Peter Schuyler sworn in as councillor and justice of the peace. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:413). Warrants of survey granted to Johs. Hardenbergh and to Jacobus Bruyn (p. 430). Ordinance for altering time of sessions of the supreme court to be prepared. 432
12 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:413). 433
1.4 Commissions delivered and oath administered to Mayor John Johnston and Sheriff Thos. Farmer. Aldermen sworn in as justices of the peace. 434
17 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:413). Report on the ac- count of Hendrick Hansen and Johs. Cuyler for repairs to the fort at Albany confirmed. 435
21 Proclamation issued forbidding protection to be given to rebels of Martinico. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:414). 436 2.4 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:415). License to purchase Indian land granted to Rob't Walter (see L. P. 6:144, 172). Warrant of survey granted to the trustees of Kingston (see L. P. 6:170). 438
26. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:415). Warrant of survey
granted to Col. Schuyler at Kinderhook. 439
30 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1 :115). 4-10
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31 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:416). Capt. Pearce of the Phoenix man-of-war reports that he and the Lyne on the Virginia station. and the Squirrell on the New England station have orders to reduce pirates. 441
Nov. 1-3 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:416-17). 442
7 Opinions as to mode of procedure in trial of pirates. Legis- lative minutes (see Jour. 1:417). License to purchase In- dian land granted to Johs. Hallenbeck (see L. P. 6:176). 444
8-9 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:418). 446
14 Opinion of council that the pirates cannot be tried under the commission of King William. -448
21 Legislative ininutcs (see Jour. 1:419). Warrant of survey granted to Omy La Grange sr and Johannes Symmonsen (see L. P. 6:180). 449
29 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:419). Opinion of councilor and order relating to letter from Justice Robert Hudson of Suffolk county about seditious sentiments. 451
30-Dec. 23 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:420-22). 452
Dec. 31 Letter received from lords of trade about illegal trade with .French plantations; proclamation to issue forbidding it. Letters from Sccretary Addison and from the lords of trade relating disorders in New Jersey. 461
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