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8 Instructions to be prepared for the commissioners appointed to survey the Connecticut boundary line. Instructions. 431
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Warrants for expenses of surveying said line signed. Peti- tion of James Alexander, Andries Coeymans and heirs of Samuel Staats ete for land in the Mohawk country re- ferred. Archibald Kennedy's account of incidental charges in the receiver-general's office referred. 436
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Francis Harrison, Cadw. Colden and Isaac Hicks sworn in as commissioners to run the Connecticut line. Patent granted to James Alexander et al (p. 436). War- rants: to Geo. Clarke for incidental office expenses; to Archibald Kennedy. 438
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James Livingston resigns as deputy to Surveyor-General C. Colden. Colden proposes that either John Haskoll, Robert Crooke, John Verkerke or Cornelius Low be ap- pointed to survey the Connecticute line. Orders referred: on petition of Peter Vallette, merchant of New York city, about duty on negroes belonging to Capt. Rowden; on memorial of William Bradford (see N. Y. col. miss, 67:28). Order directing Mr Wileman, formerly deputy secretary to search for inissing acts of assembly (see N. Y. col. mss, 67:29). 440
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Accounts of David Provoost late tonnage officer, handed in by Mr van Wyck executor of his will; order thereon. Petitions referred: of Robert Letice Hooper (see N. Y. col. miss, 67:33); of Wm Burnet jr. Arch'd Kennedy, Rob't Livingston, David Provoost. Catharine van Wyck and Helena Santford, children and grandchild of David Pro- voost deceased (see L. P. 9:143). Minutes sent home by Capt. Downing, master of the ship Alexander. 442
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Mr Wileman writes that he cannot find the missing acts (see N. Y. col. mss, 67:29). Patent granted to Wm Burnet jr et al (p. 442). Memorial of Jacobus Kip and Corn's van Horne (see N. Y. col. mss, 67:44-46) referred. 414
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Memorial of Francis Harrison, Cadw. Colden and Isaac Hicks, Connecticut boundary commissioners; discussion of it. Warrants signed: to Jacobus Kip and Corn's van Horne for repairs in Fort George; to Mr Cuyler for re- pairing the fort at Albany and the blockhouse at Sara- toga (see V. Y. col. mss, 67:42); to boundary commission- ers for expenses in surveying Connecticut line. Widow Goose van Schaick appointed to furnish firewood to the Albany garrison, vice Widow Hendrick Hansen. Gov. Burnet is going to New Jersey. 445
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Capt. Robert Walter presides. Capt. Woodside, master of the brigantine Hopewell from Madeira to be examined as to smallpox on that island: his mate Henry Fuller has been carried sick to Godlets, a painter in Maiden Lane. Quarantine measures,
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Quarantine measures (see .V. Y. col. muss, 67:55, 57). 2-3
A pirate reported near Rockaway on Long Island. for a eruize etc (see N. V. col. mss, 67:48-49). 7 Quarantine measures. 1-6
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18 Letters received from Gov. Cranston of Rhode Island and from Gov. Burnet in relation to John Drake.
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23 Gov. Burnet returned. Passengers of the Hopewell allowed to land on Bedlows island. Warrant to Barent Rynders and John van Horne, owners of the Hopewell for pro- visioning quarantine guard put on board her. Warrants signed: for salaries; to John Cuyler and Catharine van Schaiek for firewood and candles to Albany garrison; to Rynders and van Horne; to John Moore, Thos. Shebow, George Southal and John Gifford for services as quaran- tine guard.
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Sep. 2 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:518). Marg't Codrington, executor of Tho. Codrington in error vs Adolph Philippse - executor of Phil. French. Warrant to Wm Dugdale for services in connection with quarantining the Hopewell.
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15 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:519). Memorial of Jacobus Kip and Corn's van Horne (see N. Y. col. mss, 67:62-64) referred.
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16 Warrant for their expenses signed. Warrants to issue to Phil. Livingston for paying Herm. Vedder and company, also the smith sent to the Onondaga country. II 23 Warrants signed: for salaries: to Phil. Livingston for Herm. Vedder, Isaac Staats, Andries Bradt jr, Hendrick Wempt and Herin. van Slyek.
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Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:520). Order on petition of Jan Mebee son of Jan Peterse Mebce (see L. P. 9:148). Johannes Jansen nominated mayor, Wm Dugdale sheriff of New York; Johs. Cuyler mayor and Thos. Williams sheriff of Albany.
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Royal order appointing Phil. Livingston to the council vice Gerard Beekman deceased. He is sworn in and takes his seat. Mayor and sheriff sworn in. Legislative minutes (sce Jour. 1:520). Repairs needed, and to be made on the fortifieations of Schenectady, Fort Hunter and Mount Bur- net; also new gun carriages at Albany. Minutes of Indian commissioners received: they have had meetings with some of the six nations and with Caghnawaga, Skawninada and Roudix Indians.
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1725 26-31 June 4 7-16 16 A son of Sir Richard Everett and the children of Mr Good- win passengers of the ship Samuel from London have been ill with smallpox (see N. V. col. miss, 67:56).
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Legislative minutes (sce Jour. 1:521). Minute of the Indian commissioners laid before the council (see N. Y. col. mss, 67:47). Warrant to issue to Lawrence Claesen for ser- vices in Onondaga country. Samuel Burchild to be re- lcased from jail, James Smith the sole witness against him, not being a credible person.
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Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:521). Warrant to Lawrence Claesen signed.
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Petitions referred: of Lewis Morris jr and Andrics Coey- mans (sec L. P. 9:155) ; of Win York for himself and other palatines (see L. P. 9:151); of Lewis York and Wm York (see L. P. 9:152); of Robert Crannell jr (see N. Y. col. mss, 67:79).
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Licenses to purchase land granted: to Wm York and pala- tines; to Lewis Morris jr and A. Coeymans; patent to Win and Lewis York (p. 19). Warrant to issue to Rob't Crannel for keeping Samuel Burcham in jail. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:521). Order on deposition by Dr Johnson relating to Letticc Hooper's negroes (see N. Y. col. mss, 67:74). Smithis to be sent to the Onondagas and Senecas. Road from the carrying place to Wood creek.
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4 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:522). Petition of Lewis Morris jr and Andries Coeymans (see L. P. 9:156) granted. Rob't Crannel allowed additional charges for keeping Sam'l Burcham. 23
8 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 522). Warrant for Robert Crannel signed. 25
9-10 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 523). 26-27
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Minutes sent home by Peter Waye master of the brigantine Prince Fredik. 27
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Order on petition by Wm Sharpas town clerk and clerk of the peace of New York (see N. Y. col. mss, 67:86). War- rants for salaries signed. 28
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Jacob Moene in error vs John Everson. 29
Feb. 10 Mar. 17
Warrants for salaries signed. License to purchase Indian land granted upon petition of Abr'm van Horne, Wm Provoost, Mary Burnet jr and Phil. Livingstone (see L. P. 9:159). 30
Ap. 6 Legislative minutes (sce Jour. 1:524). 31
15 Order on petition of Johs. Roseboom and Hendrick Ten Eyck (sce L. P. 9:164). Legislative minutes (see Jour. I :5.25). 33
21 License to catch porpoises granted to Lewis Hector Piot de Langloiserie (see .V. Y. col. mss, 67:101). Legislative
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minutes (see Jour. 1:525). Warrant of survey granted on petition of Jacob Rutson (see I. P. 9:168). 37
28 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:326). Petition of Johannes Fisser (sec L. P. 9:172) referred. 40
May 18 Legislative minutes (see Jour 1:527). Petition of Evert Wendell, Jan Janse Bleecker, Phil. Schuyler, Joannis ten Broeck, David Abeel and others (see L. P. 10:4) referred. 41
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Legislative minutes (see Tour. 1:527).
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23 Petitions referred: ot George Burner (see L. P. 10:9); of Wm Jevon (see L. P. 10:10). Account of the auditor- general referred. 43
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24 Warrant to the auditor-general for auditing treasurer's ac- counts signed. Patents granted to Wm Jevon and to George Burnet (p. 43). Legislative minutes (see Jour. I :528). 45
June 7-8 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:330-31). 50
S Order on petition of Moses Gombeaux (see N. Y. col. mss, 67:107). 51
9-14 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:532). 55
14 Warrants for salaries signed. Order on petition by Moses Gombeaux (see N. Y. col. mss, 67:109). 56
15-16 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:534-35). 60-63
17 Order on petition of Charles and Francis Doughty (see N. Y. col. mss, 67:110) and table of ferriage fecs. 65
p. m. Legislative minutes (see Tour. 1:536). 66
23 Warrants to Tunis Tiebout, Adrian Koning and Christ'r Duyckin for work in Fort George signed. John Everson in error vs Jacob Moene. 69
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Wm Newman, Thos. Marsh, Wm Ward, Thos. Atkinson and Robert Yates arrested on suspicion of piracy; on ex- amination they say they are sailors of the ship Pleasant from London, James Morris master, sprung a leak at sea. Petition of Evert Wendell etc (p. 41) referred to the gov- ernor of Connecticut. Gov. Burnet is going to New Jersey.
July II Capt. Walter presiding. Jacob Fleerboom vs Fred. Morris in error.
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28 Gov. Burnet returned. Jacob Fleerboom vs Fred. Morris ex dem. Honan. John Everson ys Jacob Moene in error. Win Kirten and Andrew Law appointed pilots. Petition of Henry Hoffe (see L. P. 10:12) referred. Warrant to the clerk of the assembly for incidental charges signed. 72 Gov. Burnet is going to Albany. 73
Ang. II Assembly dissolved; writs to issue for election of a new one.
Sep. 27 Gov. Burnet returned. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:539). 74
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29 Robert Lurting nominated mayor, Wm Dugdale sheriff of New York, Ratgei Bleecker mayor, Thos. Williams sheriff of Albany. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:540). 77
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Mayor and sheriff of New York sworn in. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:541). 80
15-21 Legislative minufes (see Jour. 1:542). 82-83
21 Minutes of the indian conference at Albany, Sep. 7, 9, 13. 14. 83
25-27 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:543-44). III
27 Order on petition of Dorothy Barclay for pay of expenses in taking care of Michael Montour the son of Montour the Indian. Accounts of Peter van Brigh for work on the fortifications of Albany etc referred. Warrants to issue for services in the Indian country. to Jacob Brewer, Herm. Vedder jr, Jurian Hogan, Phil. Livingston and Gertrud Schuyler on behalf of Abr'm Schuyler deceased, Johs. Mulder, Jacob Maase, Cornelius Cuyler and Lawrence Claesen: allowances fixed for services there in the follow- ing year to Event Bancker, Jost van Sysen and Nicholas Wemp. Legislative minutes (sce Jour. 1:544). 113
29 Warrant to issue to Peter van Brugh (p. 113). Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:545). 117
Nov. 2 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:545). Warrants signed. 119
Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:546). 120
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Indian deed for the beaver hunting country as far west as Tegerhunkserode (Detroit, Mich.) received and ordered to be recorded (sce L. P. 10:13). 122
5-II Legislative minutes (see-Jour. 1:547-50). 124-30
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Warrants to pay for work done in Fort George to Tunis Tiebout and Adrian Koning signed. 132
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Warrants for salaries signed. Petition of Henry Hoofe (p. 72; see L. P. 10:13-14) referred. Minutes sent home by Capt. Downing master of the ship Alexander. 1:32
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Jan. 5 Warrants for salaries signed. Patents granted: to Johannes Fischer (p. 40: see L. P. 10:25-28); and to Hy. Hoofe (p. 132). 133
Mar. 2 Ordinance establishing courts in Dutchess county passed. Letters and resolutions received from Massachusetts con- cerning Westenhook patent and boundaries; referred. Fort to be built at the mouth of Onondaga river (Oswego). 134
.9 Fort at the mouth of Onondaga river: palatines to help in building it; how to be paid for; Indian consent to be ob- tained. 135
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Warrants for salaries signed. A garrison of soldiers to be sent to the mouth of the Onondaga river. 137
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Royal mandamos appointing Archibald Kennedy to the council vice Thos. Byerley deceased; be is sworn in and takes his seat. Orders on the answer of the Westenhook patentees to the letter from Massachusetts (p. 134). Massachusetts boundary matter to be referred to the as- sembly. Orders upon letters sent from Massachusetts to the Indian commissioners at Albany, Oswego. Service in the Indian country. I38
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27 Preparations made for the garrison to be sent to Oswego. Instructions for Capt. Lancaster Symes and Lieut. Nicholls who are to command the detachment to O,wego. Indians object to the building a fort at Oswego. Account of the auditor-general referred and a warrant for it signed. Petition of Robert Livingston jr and Lancaster Symes jr (see L. P. 10:30) referred. 146
June 15 Warrants for salaries etc signed. The Indians have given their consent to build the Oswego fort. 147
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License to purchase land granted to Rob't Livingston jr and Lancaster Symes jr (p. 146). 1.19
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The governor of Canada has summoned the garrison at Oswego to stop building the fort and to leave: opinion of council that they are to remain and continue their work; Mr Bancker to treat with the five nations about it. 149
Aug. 4 Letter from Gov. Beauharnois of Canada: French expedi- tion reported ready to go against Oswego; answer to the letter from Canada discussed.
IO Answer to Gov. Beauharnois. Caghinawaga Indians want to come and live at Saratoga. A few Indians and smiths to live at Oswego. 155
21 Proclamation to issue of the accession of George II (see N. Y. col. mss, 68:17-18) and to be sent to the sheriffs of all the counties. Writs for election of a new assembly. 160
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The governor and members present take the oaths. Proc- lamation to issue requiring all officers to take the oaths to King George II. Additional instructions to Gov. Bur- net concerning appeals to the king in council. 161
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The six nations have agreed to defend Oswego against the French. Warrants signed: for salaries: to Susanna Par- myter and Egbert van Borsom for boarding the messen- gers from Canada. . Order in regard to illegal trade irom Albany to Canada. 163
29 Warrant to issue to Mr Bancker for Indian service (see .V. Y. col. miss, 68:20). Petitions of Johannes Hornebeck
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(see L. P. 10:31) and of Jacob Fisher (see V. Y. col. mss, 68:16) referred. Robert Lurting and Wm Dugdale re- nominated mayor and sheriff of New York, Rutger Bleecker and Thos. Williams of Albany. 165
30 Warrants signed. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:554). 165
Oct. 7 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:555). Petition of Lewis Francis Fauchere commander of the ship Vigilant Postillion of Nantes (see V. Y. col. miss, 68:51-52) referred and granted. 168
1.4 Duplicate orders from the privy council to proclaim King George Il. Royal proclamation continuing all officers in their places received (see N. Y. col. miss, 68:13). Mayor and sheriff of New York sworn in. Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:555). 170
18-19 . Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:555-57). 171-73
26 Dr Colden takes the oaths to King George II. Warrant to John Rose for supplies to messengers from Canada signed. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:557). Petition of Abr'm van Horne and Wm Provoost (see L. P. 10:33) granted. 174
Nov. I Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:558). Petition of Lewis Francis Fauchere for leave to sell enough of his eargo to pay his debts in New York (see N. Y. col. mss, 68:53-54) referred. Warrants to pay for Indian services to issue to Phil. Livingston, Stephanus Groesbeek, Lawrence Claesen, Joseph van Sice and to Joseph Clement. Petition of Jannetie Cregier (see L. P. 10:41) granted. 176
3 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:558). Report on the petition of Capt. Lewis Francis Fauchere approved. 177
II Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:559). Warrants signed. Warrants to pay for Indian services to issue: to Peter Schuyler, Gaishort van Brockel and Kilian Reader (see N. Y. col. mss, 68:21-22); to Myndert Schuyler: to Stephen Groesbeck: and to Herm. Wendell (see N. Y. col. miss, 68:25). John Cuyler reappointed Indian commissioner. 15-18 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:560-61). Warrants signed. 180-82 18 Petition of Sarah Varick, Wessell Wessells jr. Abr'm Laker- . man, Corn's van Horne (?), And'w Teller. Stephen Bay- ard, Jacobus van Cortlandt. John Lemoutes, Phebe Out- man and Antie Ten Eyck (see L. P. 10:38) referred. Royal approbation of an assembly act. Patent granted to Sarah Varick et al (see V. V. col. mss, 68:33). 182
24-25 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:561-62). 185-86
25 Petitions referred: of Joseph Sacket and Nath'l Hazard (see L. P. 10:42): of Rip van Dam, Thos. Thong, Helena de Key, John Searle, Garret van Horne, Henry Cuyler Gou- verneur and John Read (see I. P. 10:43). 185
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Patent granted to Joseph Sachet and Nath'l Hazard (p. 186). Petition of Rip van Dam et al (p. 186) granted. 191
Committee on resolutions of the last assembly authorized to send for persons and papers. 192
Dec. 5
Report of the above committee (sce V. Y. col. mss. 68:34:39). Memorial of Att'y-General Bradley (see V. V. col. mss, GS:28) referred. 192
19 Report on the ordinance relating to fees in the court of chancery (see N. Y. col. mss, 68:44). Order direeting the attorney-general to prosecate land suits (see N. V. col. mss, 168:43). Patents granted: to Johannes Hornebeck (see L. P. 16:37): to Wm York, Phil. Moor, John Peter Zenger, Hans George Baringer and Jacob Burst. palatines (see L. P. 10:51). Warrants for salaries signed. Minutes sent home by Capt. Thos. Sinith of the Beaver. 200
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The French of Canada reported as intending to attack Oswego. Writs of election to issue quickly. 212
Ordinance of fees in the court of chancery approved and to be printed. Ordinance concerning procedure in the court of chancery to be prepared. Petitions of Corn's Low et al (see L. P. 10:50) referred and order thereon. Petition of Martha Heathcote (see L. P. 10:52) referred. Van Cort- landt and Philippse vs Palmer, Quinby et al. 213
Mar. 2
Van Cortlandt and Philippse vs Palmer et al. Patent granted to Corn's Lowet et al. Petition of Martha Heathcote granted (p. 213). 216
7 Van Cortlandt and Philippse vs Palmer et al. Report on the ordinance for procedure in the court of chancery (see N. Y. col. mss, 68:60). 218
20 Warrants signed: for salaries: to Tunis Tiebout, Abr'm Alstine and Adrian King for work on Fort George. 221
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Petition of Peter van Brough, Jonas Douw, John Wittbeene, Petrus Douw, Wm Dugdale and Gerard Beekman (see L. P. 10:56) referred. Van Cortlandt and Philippse vs Palmer et al. License to purchase Indian land granted to Peter van Brugh et al. 223
Ap. 5 License to purchase Indian land granted to Abr'm van Horne, Wm Provoost, Mary Burnet and Phil. Livingston see L. P. 10:57: and. N. Y. col. miss, 68:63). Petitions of Dederiek Masterstock (see L. P. 10:59, 62). and of John Spratt and Andries Marschalck for land referred, and sub- . sequently granted. Order on complaint of the mayor of Albany (see V. V. col. mss. 68:61).
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Gov. John Montgomerie takes the oaths alter the reading of his commission. Members present sworn in. Seals de- livered to Gov. Montgomerie by Mr Burnet. Proclama- tion to issue continning officers in their places (see N. Y. col. miss, 68:65). Governor's commission published at the city hall. 226
18 Lewis Morris jr and Wm Provoost sworn in. Letter re- ceived from the Indian commissioners concerning batteaux at Oswego; order thereon. Phil. Livingston hands in his answer to the complaint of the mayor of Albany (see N. Y. col. mss, 68 :; 0, 72) referred. Assembly to be dissolved and writs for election of a new one to issue. 227
25 Order on Phil. Livingston's answer. 229
May 2 Robert Walter sworn in. Warrant to Wm Burnet for bal- ance of his salary signed. 220
3C Return of writs of election fixed. Mayor etc of Albany vs Phil. Livingston. 230
June 4 Lt. Gov. Wm Dummer writes about Indian designs against Oswego; order thereon. 231
20 George Clarke confirmed by the king in his office of provin- cial secretary. 232
21 Royal disallowance of an act of assembly. Capt. Bagley commanding at Oswego reports on repairs and provisions needed there: referred to Indian commissioners. Warrants for salaries signed. 232
27 Accounts of the auditor general referred: warrant signed. 236
July 23-Sep. 21 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:563-81)." 237-74
Sep. 18 Phil. Livingston and Derick ten Broeck farmers of the excise swear to their accounts. 265
21 Gov. Montgomerie is going to Albany. President of the council to announce nominations of mayor and sheriff. 274
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Robert Walter presiding. Letter nominating Robert Lurt- ing mayor, Henry Beeckman sheriff of New York. 278
20 Gov. Montgomerie presiding. Robert Lurting and Henry Beeckman nominated as above, Rutger Bleecker as mayor and Goosie van Schaick sheriff of Albany. 279
Oct. 12 License to purchase Indian land granted to Rutger Bleecker, Nich's Bleecker, James de Lancey and John Haskoll. Order on petition of Francis Salisbury et al (see N. Y. col. mss, 68:97). Warrants ior salaries signed. 280
Mayor and sheriff of New York sworn in. Minutes of the Indian conference, Oct. 1. 4. 5. 7. Proclamation prohibit- ing the sale of liquor to the Indians. 282
a Legislative minutes ot Aug. 31, Sep. 5, 10, 11, 12 and 13, given in the Jourra!, are missing in this mss of Council minutes.
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Volle prosequi to be entered in re Francis Salisbury et al (p. 280). Petitions of Richard Bradley and Win Jamison (see L. P. 10:72) referred. Warrants of survey granted: to Edw. Blagge, Gisbert Crom, Derick Crom, Gerrit Blo- velt, Thos. Husk, Paulus Yorkson, Flora Crom and Albert Minnelye: to Solomon and Lewis du Bois (see L. P. 10:74). Petitions referred: of Andrew Nicolls, Evan Drummond, Edward Collins, John Wemp and Corn's van Slyck (see L. P. 10:75): of Johannes Christian (see L. P. 10:73); from Dr Colden (see .V. Y. col. miss, 68:99) and order thereon. Patent granted to Richard Bradley and Wm Jamison. License to purchase land granted to And'w Nicholls et al. 308
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ʻ Memorial of Att'y Gen. Richard Bradley concerning his salary referred. Petitions referred: of the owners of a tract in Orange county (see L. P. 10:78); of Capt. John Riggs (see L. P. 10:77); the latter subsequently granted. Gov. Montgomerie going to New Jersey. 313
1729 Mar. 10
Gov. Montgomerie returned. Sessions of the supreme court in New York city temporarily suspended on account of measles: warrant to issue to that effect. Petition of Burgher Myndertse jr (see L. P. 10:8r) referred. 315
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Royal disallowance of an act of assembly. Ordinance regu- lating sessions of the courts of general sessions, and com- mon pleas to be prepared on representation made by the representatives. judges and justices of various counties. Letter from Gov. Burnet at Boston about French designs on1 Oswego. Letter from Gov. Montgomerie to Indian commissioners on the same subject. Patent granted to Rutger Bleecker et al (p. 280; see L. P. 10: [S4]). License to purchase land granted to Abr'm van Horne, Wm Pro- voort, Mary Burnet and Phil. Livingston (see L. P. 10:84). Warrants for salaries signed. Report on Att'y-Gen. Brad- ley's memorial (p. 308). Patent, granted to Burgher Myndertse (p. 315). Proclamation to issue calling for the speedy paying of quitrents. 317
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Doctors Johnson and Colden: writ to that effect to issue. 326
May 5-June 5 Legislative mintdes (see Jour. 1 :582-83). 327-29
June 3 Petition of Johan Peter Kinskern (see I. P. 10:88) referred. 329
12 Warrants for salaries.etc signed. Mr Morris makes objec- tions to have the warrant for the chief justice signed as drawn. Warrant to Daniel Gautier for repairs in Fort George signed. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:583). 331
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13 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:584). Paper of Mr Morris concerning manner of drawing warrants (see .V. Y. col. mss, 68: 110) rejected. License to purchase Indian land granted io Johan Peter Kinskern (p. 329). 335
19 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:584). 338
26 Royal mandamus appointing James de Lancey to the coun- cil; he is sworn in and takes his place. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:585). Lewis Morris jr suspended from the council for reading a scandalous paper before it (see N. Y. col. mss, 68:117, 121). 34I
27 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:585). Petition of Fred'k - Pellinger (see L. P. 10:89) referred. 345; 30-July 2 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:586). 346
July 2 Order upon representation by the clerk of the council con- cerning his fees for engrossing private acts. 347
p. m. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:587). License to purchase Indian lands granted to Fred'k Pellinger (p. 345). 350
4-9 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:587-88). 352-55
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