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Patents to Joseph Budd et al. (p. 142): to Mary Ingolds- by and Mary Pinhorne (p. 133). Warrant of survey to Peter MeGregory (p. 136). Order on petition of Lewis Morris et al. (p. 133). Petition of Win. Baker (see L. P. 7:188) referred. Warrant to Rob't Walter et al. (p. 142) signed. Samuel Odell having entered a caveat against the patent to Dan'l Purdy et al. (p. 136; see L. P. 7:190) called before the council. Proclamation to issue prorogu- ing the assembly. Indian affairs; five nations to come to Albany for a meeting.
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Warrant of survey granted to Robert Walter (p. 145). Ca- veat entered against the patent to Wm Baker (p. 145) by Thos. Byerley (see L. P. 7:188). Petition of Isaac de Peyster, Abr'm de Peyster jr, John and Jacob Walier (see L. P. 8:1) referred. Patent granted to Mary Ingoldsby and Mary Pinhorne (p. 145) exchanged for a warrant of survey. Orders: on representation by James Commerford against the privateer sloop Hunter; on petitions by Corn's van Horne et al. (see .V. Y. col. miss, 62:115); by Abr'm Wendell and Rodrigo Pacheco (see N. Y. col. mss, 62:117). Petition by Rob't Walter et al. (see N. Y. col. mss, 62:116) referred. Warrant to John Little doorkeeper and mes- senger of the council for salary. Letter and minutes of Indian commissioners. 14S
28 Letter from Gov. Keith of Pennsylvania about Indian af- fairs received. Warrants of survey granted: to Patrick MeGregory (see L. P. 7:202-3); to Isaac de Peyster et al. (p. : 48). Petition of James Graham referred. List of Indian presents and prices. Warrant for the expenses of the Indian conference at Albany to be prepared. Caveat entered by Cadwallader Coldeu against patent to Joseph Budd and others of Rye (see L. P. S:4). Patents granted: to Joseph Budd et al. (p. 142, 145): to Gerard Beekman et al. (p. 121, 122; see L. P. 7:199-200). Hearing on caveat of Thos. Byerley and petition of Dan'l Purdy (see L. P. 7:271. 190) referred. Surveyor general to lay out land io: Win Chambers as per warrant. 154
30 Warrant of survey granted to Daniel Purdy, Sam'l and Benj. Brown for land on Byram river. 158
Aug. 4
Warrant ior expenses of Indian conference signed. Order on petition by Leah Courant (see N. Y. col. miss, 62:100. 12- . Petitions: by Abr'in Wendell (see N. Y. col. mss, Cats by Rodrigo Pacheen (see .N. Y. col. 13. 02:132): by Wm Chambers, referred. ISC
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6 Patent granted to Patrick MeGregory (see L. P. 8: 11-12). Petitions: by Robert Walrer et al. (see N. Y. col. mss, 62:136); by Rev Petrus van Driessen (see N. Y. col. mss, 62:136; and, Doc. hist. N. Y. 3:911-12; Q3:548) referred. I61
8 Orders on petitions: of Robert Walter; of Abr'm Wendell; of Rodrigo Pacheco (p. 159, 161). Patent granted to Wm Baker (see L. P. 8.13). 162
9 Patent of incorporation granted to the Dutch protestant church at Albany ( see N. Y. col. mss, 62:137, 139). 163
II Patent granted to Mary Ingoldsby and Mary Pinhorne (see L. P. S:14-16). Jacobus van Cortlandt vs Joseph Hunt in error. Patent granted to Daniel Purdy, SamI and Benj. Brown (see L. P. 8:17-19). 164
Sep. 9 President Schuyler returned from Albany reports on the meeting with the five nations; minutes entercd. Account of expenses: petition of Indian commissioners (see N. Y. col. mss, 62:146); and of John Clute (see L. P. 8:20), re- ierred. 165
15 Patent granted to Jacobus Kip, John Cruger, Phil. Cortlandt, David Provost, Oliver and John Schuyler (see L. P. 8:24). Jacobus van Cortlandt vs Jos. Hunt in error. Proclama- tion to issue proroguing the assembly. Warrants for sal- aries signed. 182
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Gov. Win Burnet's commission read and the oaths adminis- tered to him. King's approval of an act of assembly. Proclamation to issue continuing all officers in their places. Seal and keys of the magazines delivered to the governor. I Order on petition by Rev. James Anderson et al. (see N. Y. col. mss, 62:157). Warrant for firewood to issue. 1
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Letter received from Indian commissioners and representa- tion from mayor etc. of Albany concerning French en- croachments. Indian affairs.
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5 Robert Walter nominated mayor, Thos. Farmer sheriff of New York; Myndert Schuyler mayor, Henry Holland sheriff of Albany. Warrants signed for expenses of repair- ing Fort George and barracks and for firewood to Albany, Schenectady and Fort Hunter garrisons. Warrant to be prepared for Indian expenses. Account of Indian expenses by Pres. Schuyler referred.
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Oct. 3 Report on Pres. Schuyler's account confirmed (see N. Y. col. miss, 62:148). Warrant signed. IO
6 Capt. Henry Holland to prepare a statement of the repairs necessary to Albany and Schenectady fortifications. Mr
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· 1720 Livingston writes about trade with: Canada from Albany. Petition of James Commeriord (see N. Y. col. miss, 62:166) referred. II
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Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:451). Capt. Henry Holland hands in the required statement. 12
14 Mayor, sheriff ete. of New York sworn in. Petition of Wm Townsend and others (see N. Y. col. mss, 62:169) referred .. 18
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Legislative minutes (ses Jour. 1:452). 19
28 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:453). Petition of Wmn Pro- voost, John vander Hule and cthers (see N. Y. col. mss, 62:16;) referred. 23
Nov. 3
Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:454). Account of incidental charges by Thos. Byerley (see .V. V. col. mss, 62:173) ; and application by Mr Harrison on behalf of Isaac Hicks and Wm Willett Connecticut boundary commissioners referre 1. Order on petition by Mary van Rensselacr (see L. P. S:30). Petition of Coenrat Bogart and Elias van Schaick (see L. P. 8:35) referred; that of Wm .Warner and others (see N. Y. col. mss, 62:174) dismissed. Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:454).
4 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:454).
12 Peter Schuyler, Hend'k Hansen, John Cuyler, Peter van Brugh, Evert Banker, Henry Holland, Phil. Livingston, John Collins. John Wendell of Stone Rawbey [Stone Arabia] and John Bleeker appointed Indian commission- ers. Legislative minutes (sec Jour. 1:455). Warrant to Isaac Hicks and Win Willet for expenses as Connecticut boundary commissioners. 3I
14-16 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I: 456-58). 35-39
16 Warrant to I. Hicks and Win Willett signed. 39
17 Legislative minutes (sec Jour. 1:450-(0). 43
I8 Legislative minutes (sec Jour. 1:460). Petition of widow Cath- erine Brott (sce L. P. 8:39) referred. 50
19 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:461). 52
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Warrants signed: to George Baumfield for public expenses; to Thos. Brasier for firewood and candles to the assembly; to Lewis Morris for services in the assembly; to Cath. Post for use of her house by assembly committec; to Ga- briel Ludlow clerk of the assembly for stationery etc .; to Rob't Crannel for salary as sergeant at arms. Warrant to be prepared for Thos. Byerley. 60
28 Petition of John Haskall (see L. P. 8:40) referred. Warrant for Thos. Byerley signed. Minutes sent home. 61
Dec. 21 Surveyor general C. Colden ordered to examine a quadrant used by Allan Jarrat for the New Jersey boundary survey. Warrants for salaries signed. . 62
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27 Oath of chancellor taken by the governor; and Rob't Walter, Rip van Dam, Rob't Lurting, Cadw Colden appointed masters in chancery, Gilbert Livingsion register, Francis Harrison examiner, Wm Sharpas and Rob't Livingston jr clerks, and John Gara messenger. 63
1721 Jan. 19
Account of commissioners for signing paper money bills (see N. Y. col. mss, G3:31) referred. 6.4
Feb. 2 Warrant to issue for paying account of commissioners for signing bills. 65
9 Order on petition of deputy weighmaster Sammel Heath con- cerning pay due to porters. Warrant signed. 66
14 Gov. Burnet goes to New Jersey. The assembly is ad- journed.
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May 9 Letter from the lords of trade about assembly sessions and Indian presents. Indian affairs; five nations repulsed by Virginia Indians; Governor of Canada lays claim to Niagara. Warrants for salaries signed. 68
19 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:464). Depositions received about ships commanded by Capt. Braddick and by Capt. Norton seized at Southold (see N. Y. col. mss, 63:72). Gov. Spotswood of Virginia reports that Roberts the pirate is on the coast with two ships; Capt. Braddick called before the council. Warrant to Rob't Walter for salary as second judge of the supreme court.
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p. in. Examination of Capt. Jolin Braddick. Affidavits by Claus Benning, Bastin de Keyser and George du Ref, Tunus Goverson. John Braddick committed for complicity with pirates.
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23 Letter from Chief justice Lewis Morris about Braddick. Opinion of council on bailing Braddick. Warrant of sur- vey granted to Henry van Rensselaer (see L. P. 8:43). Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:465).
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12 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:465). Opinion of council on a letter from the governor of New England relating to a naval rendezvous; Sandy Hook considered preferable to Nantasket. So
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15 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:466). Warrants for salaries signed. 91 96
23 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1 :467).
29 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:467). Warrant of survey granted to John Haskall (p. Gi). Order on petition of Jacob Rutsen on behalf of the trustees of Hurley (see .V. Y. col. miss, 63:87-88).
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1721 July I
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Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:468). Patents granted: to Lewis Morris (see L. P. 8:52); to Vincent Pearce (see L. P. 8:51). The French are building a fort at Niagara. 100
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Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:468). Ordinance establishing a court of common pleas in Dutchess county read, and to be printed (see .V. Y. col. mss, 63:95). 104
7 Legislative minutes (sec Jour. 1:470). 109
8 Rip van Dam to go to Madame Cortlandt in relation to Mrs Bretts purchase (see L. P. S:52). III
12 Legislative minutes (see Tour. 1 : 470). I12
13 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:471). Inquiry to be made into the security given by the treasurer. 115
14-27 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:472-75). 118-30
27 Order on memorial by Thos. Byerley (see N. Y. col. mss, 63:106). 130
p. m. Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:475). 133
Aug. 3
Letter from the king appointing Cadw. Colden and Jamies Alexander to the council vice Peter Schuyler and Adolph Philippse removed; they are sworn in. 137
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Warrants of survey granted: to John Haskall (see L. P. 8:59-60) ; to Andrew Nickells (see L. P. 8:55). Patent of in- corporation granted to Robert Walter, Corn's de Peyster, Lancaster Symes and Peter Fauconier (see L. P. 61-62). Gov. Burnet is going to Albany. 139
26 Ordinance for changing sessions of the supreme court read, and ordered printed Confirmatory patent granted to Ger- ard Beekman, Rip van Dam, Ad. Philippse and Ann Pear- tree. 140
Albany
3I Proclamation against selling liquor to the Indians. Trade carried on from Sarattogue to Canada to be stopped. 141
Sep. 2-9 Palatines at Skoharce. Indian conference and list of presents given. I43
9 Palatines. 162
Livingston manor
II An officer and 20 men to be stationed at Saratoga for stop- ping trade to Canada; how to be paid; blockhouse to be ' erected. Indian affairs. Lawrence Claesen to be paid for extraordinary services in the Seneca country; Mrs Mon- tour interpreter at Saratoga to be paid. Peter Schuyler jr to be captain of the company sent to live among the Sen- ecas. Indian presents. Purchase of land. Instructions for Capt. Peter Schuyler jr. 163
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Measures proposed for preventing horse disease from spread- ing. Gov. Burnet reports on Indian conference at Albany. 173 Proclamation concerning horse disease to be printed. Letter received from the governor of Canada ou Indian affairs. 174
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1721 fairs. Order in relation to duty on Indian presents. In- - dian affairs. Warrants for salaries signed. Minutes sent home. 175
20 Report on permission given to neighboring governments for treating with New York Indians, and letter from Sec. Josiah Willard of Boston. Letter in reply from Deputy Sec. I. Bobin denying treaty right. 178
29 Robert Waker renominated mayor, Thos. Farmer sheriff of New York; Peter van Brugh nominated mayor vice Myn- dert Schuyler, Henry Holland renominated sheriff of Al- bany. Inventory of king's stores at Livingston manor re- ferred. Petitions: of John Waldron (see L. P. 8:57); of Patrick Hume (see L. P. 8:58); of Wm Bradford (see L. P. 8:64): of James Smith (see L. P. 8:63), referred. Warrant to Cath. Post for use of her house by assembly committee signed.
Oct. 2 Royal mandamus appointing Lewis Morris jr to the council vice Caleb Heathcote deceased; he is sworn in. 184
3 Stores at Livingston manor to be brought to Fort George and some to be sold (see N. Y. col. mss, 63:153). Reports on petitions: of John Waldron; of Patrick Hume; of James Smith; of Wm Bradford (p. IS4), are approved. Petition of James Henderson (see L. P. 8:69) referred. 185
4 Report on the petition of James Henderson approved. 189
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5 The Swartwouts and Westphalias before the council; they enter into recognizances for their good behavior. Divis- ion line between Orange and Ulster counties to be settled. 190 The Swartwouts' [Thomas. Bernardus. Jacobus jr Swart- wout, Peter Gamerse, Harm. Bernh. van Weighl and the Westphalias [ Nicholas, Nicholas jr. Johannes Westphalia. Corn's Dutcher, Corn's Conckendall before the council. Report of the attorney general on running the division line between Orange and Ulster counties. Letter to be writ- ten to Indian commissioners of Massachusetts at Albany, that they cannot treat with the five nations, Palatines. 191
Nov. 2 14 Mayor and sheriff of New York sworn in. 197
Petitions: by Thos. Garland (sve L. P. 8:74); by Rich'd Ash- field and Evert Wendell (see L. P. 8:75), referred. Ac- count of incidental office charges etc. by George Clarke re- ferred. Rules for carrying out an act for supervising in- testates' estates to be prepared. 197
Report on Sec. Clarke's account confirmed (see V. Y. col. mss, 63:162). Reports on petitions of Thos. Garland, of Rich'd Ashfield and Evert Wendell (p. 197) approved. Petition of Lewis Morris, Cadw. Colder, James Alexander. Abt'in Horne. John Collins and More't Fether (sco 1 .. P. 8:76)
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referred. Warrants to George Clarke for incidental charges signed.
9 Report on the act for supervising intestate estates approved (see V. V. cel. mss, 63:169). License to purchase Indian lands granted to Lewis Morris et al. (p. 100). 203
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Letter from Capt. John Waldron, commanding the Grey- hound man-of-war (see V. Y. col. mas, 63 :: 70) referred. 204
28 Report on Capt. Waldron's letter approved. Petitions: of Henry Lane (see L. P. 8:59); of john van Horne (see L. P. 8:80): of Corn's van Horne (see L. P. 8:78); of Jacobus Bruyn and Henry Wileman (see L. P. 8:84-85): of Richard Alsup (see L. P. 8:81): of Gilbert Willet and Edw. Gate- house (sec L. P. 8:36), all referred. Boston reported very unhealthy; quarantine measures. 205
Dec. 2 No quarantine against Boston considered necessary; . only 1 smallpox raging there. Reports on the petitions: of Gil- bert Willet and Edw. Gatehouse; of Jacobus Bruyn and Henry Wileman (p. 205) approved. Salaries fixed. 209
14 Public money paid to the late treasurer to be accounted for. Petitions: of John du Puy (see L. P. 8:95); of Stephen du Blois (see L. P. 8:93); of Peter van der Lyn and Thos. Fell (see L. P. 8:94), referred. Reports on petitions: of John van Horne; of Corn's van Horne; of Henry Lane (p. 205), approved. Warrants for salaries signed. 21I
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Order on petition by Joseph Budd, John Hoit. Caleb Willet. Humphrey Underhill. Joseph Horton, George Lane, Daniel Lane, Moses Lop, David Horton, John Turner, Johath Lynch, Peter Hatfield, James Travis. Isaac Covert, Benj. Brown, John Horton, David Ogden and Wm Yeomans (see L. P'. 8:91). 216
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Petitions: of Lancaster Symes (see L. P. S:98); of Samuel Hunt and Dan'l Brondage (see L. P. 8:92, 100) : of Robert Walter, Rip van Dam, David Provoost, Hendrick Hansen. And'w Coeymans, Abr'm Gouverneur, Lawrence Claesen. Stephen Groesbeck and John Dunbar (see L. P. 8:99), re- ferred. Reports on petitions of Jas. Budd'et al. (p. 216) : of Stephen du Blois; of Peter van der Lyn and Thos. Fell (p. 211); of Rich'd Alsup (p. 205); of John du Puy (p. 211). approved. Account of public moneys delivered by Cath. de Peyster wife of the late treasurer Abr'm de Peyster, and orders concerning it. 217
18 Petition of Garret van Horn, John Read. Thos. Bayeux. Stephen Richards, Thos. Clarke, Rip van Dam jr. Henry Cuyler. Peter Bristed et al (sce L. P. 8:103); mayor and
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1722 corporation to be heard on this petition. Reports on peti- tions: of Hunt and Brondage (p. 217); of Rob't Walter et al .; of Lancaster Symes, approved. Petition of Francis Harrison, Lewis Morris jr, John Spratt, John Schuy- ler, Abr'm Wendell and John Haskall (see L. P. 8:106) referred. 223
22 Report on petition of Francis Harrison et al (p. 223) ap- proved. 220
23 Order on petition of Thos. Jansen and Thos. Cock in behalf of themselves and inhabitants of Marbletown (see L. P. 8:110). Warrant of survey granted to Garrit van Horn et al (p. 223). 227
Feb. I
Letters from Albany received. Petitions: of mayor etc. of of New York (see L. P. S:III): of Abr'm Ketteltas, Thos. Lynch, Rynier Hild and Anth'y Duane (see L. P. S: 115), referred. Memorial of Abr'm de Peyster ir treas- urer (see .V. Y. col. mss, 64:23) referred. Map of the soil on East river petitioned for by Garret van Horne sub- mitted by the surveyor general (see L. P. 8:114). 229
8 Order on petition of Gabriel Ludlow. Fred'k Seabring, An- drew Clarke, and Thos. Fell eustoins officers, concerning their salaries. Report on petition of Garrit van Horn et al. (p. 223, 227, 229) referred to mayor etc. of New York. Council to meet in a fortnight. List of persons indebted to the weighhouse called for. Surveyor general to survey Capt. John Evans' patent, and a committee to hear testi- mony about it. 231
23 Report of testimony given by John d'Honneur 40 years old, Francis Wessells 70 years old, Charles Philippse 33 years old. Cornelius Low 52 years old, and Wm Bond 67 years old, concerning the highlands and boundary of Evans' patent: surveyor general to survey accordingly. Order concerning publie moneys. Hearing on the petitions of Abr'm Ketteltas and mayor etc. of New York against grant to Garrit van Horn (see L. P. S:103, 11I, 115). Petitions: of Rob't Walter and Henry Beekman (see L. P. S:119); of Edw. Blagg and Johs. Hey (see I .. P. 8:127); of Robert Crook (see L. P. 8:121); of Thos. Braine (see L. P. 8:118) ; of George Burnet (see L. P. S:122), referred. 235
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Patents granted: to Robert Walter and Henry Beekman; to Thos. Braine; to George Burnet (p. 235). Petitions: of John Chambers (see L. P. 8:130); of John Teller and Jacobus Stoutenburgh (see L. P. 8:129), referred. Survey of White Plains laid before the council and referred (see L. P. 8: 124-25).
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1722 Mar. I
Report on White Plains claims (see L. P. 8:126) approved. Patent granted: to John Chambers (p. 240) ; to Edw. Blagg and Johs. Hey (p. 235). Account of Phil. Livingston for public expenses (see V. Y. col. miss, 64:39-40) referred. Orange and Ulster county boundaries. Gov. Burnet in- tends to go to New Jersey. Accounts of the weighhouse referred. 244
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3 Ordinance for altering sessions of the court of common pleas in Ulster read and ordered printed. Petition of Godfried de Wulfen (see L. P. 8:142) referred. Letter from the con- missioners of Indian affairs at Albany; opinion of council on it; persons tampering with the Indians to be punished. 246 Report on Phil. Livingston's account to be further consid- ered. Patent granted to Godfr. de Wulfen (p. 246). Peti- tion of Hugh Munro (see L. P. 8:144) referred. Warrants for salaries signed. 253
May 17
Order on memorial of Andrew Fresneau and René Hett (see N. Y. col. mss, 64:57). Warrants: to Phil. Livingston for public expenses; to John Schuyler for same (see N. Y. col. mss, 64:47). Petition of Phil. Livingston (see N. Y. col. miss, 64:56) referred. Account of Lawrence Claesen (see N. Y. col. miss, 64:60-61) referred. 255
p. m. Report on memorial of Andrew Fresneau and Rene Het con- firmed. Warrants signed. 257
30 Memorial of And'w Fresneau and Rene Het (see N. Y. col. mss, 64:62) referred. Map of Evans' patent laid before the council. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:479). 258
June I Report on memorial of Fresneau and Het (p. 258) approved (see N. Y. col. mss, 64:64), and order thereon. Report on accounts of Phil. Livingston and of Lawrence Claesen (p. 255); warrants to issue. 263
8 Warrants to Phil. Livingston and to Lawrence Claesen signed. Minutes sent home. 265
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Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:480). List of patents granted before 1709 called for; also list of quitrents. Public papers in the hands of the late surveyor general to be delivered to Dr Colden. Table of fees for the admiralty court to be es- tablished. Warrants for salaries signed. 266
16 Proclamation to issue forbidding traffic to Canada. War- rant to Thos. Wildman for expenses on a journey to the Seneca country. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:480). 270
21 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:480). Warrant signed. Order on petition of Gasper Springsteen et al. (see N. Y. col. mss, 6.1:81). 271
22 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1 : [80). 273
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1722 26 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:481). Petition of Charles 276
Congreve (see L. P. 3:162) referred.
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Legislative minutes (see Jour: 1:482). List of patents granted before 1709 to be examined. Order on petitions of Joseph Sackett and William Doughty (sce N. V. col. mss, 64:91-92) in reply to Gasper Springsteens (p. 271). Patent granted to Charles Congreve (p. 276). 278
July 3 Legislative minutes (see Jour, 1:483). 283
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Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:484). Hearing on the north- west line of Evans' patent (see L. P. 8:185) postponed to obtain affidavits of Peter Cortelyou, Corn's Cuyper and Peter Herring; Hanns and Johannes Hey, Adrian and Gis- bert Crum, Albert Mine et al. summoned as witnesses. Table of fees in the admiralty court referred. 287
6 -; Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:484-86). 291
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7 Mr Clows called before the council to show by what author- ity he acts as surveyor. 298
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Report on patents granted before 1709. Mr Clows makes his submission and is dismissed after a reprimand. Procla- mation to issue revoking all commissions given and ap- pointments made by former governors, except of militia officers, clerks of the council and assembly, and revenue officers. Witnesses to be examined under oath concerning bounds of Evans' patent. 301
16 Time of supreme court sessions changed (see N. Y. col. mss, 64:103). Table ot fees in the admiralty court to be printed (see N. Y. col. mss, 64:72-73. 102). 304
28 Letter received from the governor of Boston relating to In- dian affairs. 304
Aug. 2 Order concerning report on patents granted before 1709 (see .V. Y. col. mss, 64:100. 107). David Provoost and others [not named] to be examined about Evans' patent. Me- morial of Capt. Edw'd Smith, commanding the Greyhound man-of-war referred (see N. V. col. mss. 64:110-1I). 306
8 Archibald Kennedy appointed collector and receiver general of the revenues, and collector of customs vice Thos. Byer- ley, and sworn in. Order on memorial of Capt. Edw. Smith (p. 306; see .\. V. col. mss, 64:113, 1IS). Hearing ou the northwest line of Evans' patent fixed. 308
9 Caveat against the surveyor general's return of the north- west line of Evans' patent dismissed (see L. P.8:185). Order on petition of Jacobus and Samuel Swartwout on behalf of themselves and Thos. Swartwout. Peter Gamer, Harmanus van Wege and Bernardus Swartwout against Johannes Westphalia (see N. Y. col. mss. 04:152). 310
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Minute of commissioners relating to the bounds of Evans' patent. Letters from Gov. Alex. Spotswood on board the Enterprize man-of-war at Sandy Hook and from Gov. Sir Wm Keith of Pennsylvania about Indian affairs; confer- ence to be held with them. 31I
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Order on petition of Jacobus and Samuel Swartwout vs Edw'd Blagg. Account of Thos. Byerley's disbursements (see .V. Y. col. miss, 64:121-26) referred. Conference between Gov. Barnet, the governor of Virginia with Mr Robinson and Mr Harrison, and the governor of Pennsylvania with Mr French and Mr Hambleton about treating with the five nations at Albany. 326
2, 15 Stores of the governor of Virginia to be free from duty. 334
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Propositions to be made by Gov. Burnet to the five nations; approved by council. Propositions to be made by gover- nors of Virginia and Pennsylvania. 335
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