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25 Complaint of Do. Nicholas van Rensselaer against Do. van Nieuwenhuysen examined (see Doc. Kist. N. Y. 3:872-74; Q 3:526-27).
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28 Cannons to be sent to Nantuckett and Martin's Vineyard for protection against the Indians (see Hough. Nantucket p. S8).
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Do. van Nieuwenhuysen. Ellers Jeronimus Ebbing. and Peter Stoutenberg, Deacons Jacob Teunissen Kay, Reyneer Willemsen, Gerrit van Tright and Isaac van Vleck before the council in re van Rensselaer (p. 54) (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 3:813: 0 3:5275
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Order on a request and proposals from Schenectady pre- sented by. Sander Leenderts Glen and Ludovicus Cobey about land purchased from the Indians, Indian trade,
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1675 excise, taxes and scal. Order on a petition of Nicholas van Rensselaer (see N. V. col. miss, 24:158). Order to Barent Mynderts shoemaker ,at Albany on a confirmatory patent. Albany taxes. Albany magistrates. 59
16 Orders on petitions: of Thos. Doxey in behalf of his mother, Mrs Catherine Lane relating to her husband's estate; of Wm. Osborne concerning land at Delaware falls; of Simon Athearne of Martin's Vineyard (see N. Y. col. mss, 24:159); of Rev. Thos. James and the sachem of Southampton for restoration of the arms to the Indians (see N. Y. col. mss, 24:157). Ambusco late sachem of Southold allowed to remove to Shelter island.
23 Letters received from Dep .- Gov. Leete of Connecticut and ---- about Indian affairs. Long Island Indians to be again disarmed. 65
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24 Order concerning an accidental killing of a lad at Hunting- ton. Indian affairs at Albany and at the Esopus.
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Nehemiah Peirce and James Pennyman sent from Albany under charge of having written to Boston that powder was sold to the Indians by Albany people, examined. Thos. Lewis, Adolph Pieters and Abraham Jansen to make a cal- culation of the expenses for building a new church. 68
Dec. 5 Order on letters from Delaware, Albany and Esopus about Indian affairs Fenwick's claims to Delaware. 71
22 Letter to be written to the governor of Rhode Island about a vessel bound to New York with powder etc. and stopped in Rhode Island. 74
23 Justices of the west and north ridings called to N. Y. for a consultation about the harbor.
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Meeting of Mathias Nicolls and Wm. Dyre of the council, Justices Richard Cornell, John Pell. Win. Lawrence, Thos. " Hicks of the north riding. James Hubbard, Rich'd Betts, Elbert Elbertsen, Jacques Cortelyou of the west riding about the harbor and harbor defences. ,
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Permission to export grain to Barbadocs asked by Jonathan Selleck denied. Prices of wheat fixed.
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Letter to be written to the governor of Boston denying that King Philipp was provided with powder at Albany. Letter to be written to the governor of Rhode Island on Indian affairs. Sequetauke, Seatauke, Unchechauge and South- ampton Indians on Long Island to be disarmed. 81
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The constable and overseer- of Huntington committed to prison for having signed a letter written by Jacob Walker reflecting on the court of assizes. 83
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Resolutions and orders on a letter from Gov. Coddington of Rhode Island, concerning the late Indian war and Indian affairs. Gov. Andros to go to Albany. Wickerscreek Indians allowed to plant near Spiting Devill on Manhattan island. Letter to be written to the governor of Rhode Island.
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Ap. 4 Gov. Andros returned from Albany reports on his confer- ences with the Maquaes. Wickerscreek and Long Island Indians sent for to meet the governor. Letters received from Sir Win. Berkeley, governor of Virginia, and from the council of Counecticut:
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8 Regulations for the cutting of timber, and for the Albany excise. Prohibition to export grain continued; Thos. Thatcher to have liberty to export a small quantity of meal. Boats passing through Hell Gate to take out custom house permits. Order relating to the case of Mrs Cath- erine Lane (p. 63).
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IO Samuel Willis and Wm. Pitkin with a letter from the council of Connecticut present. The letter and answer to it. Verbal answers to letters from the council of Boston and from the council of Correctieut to be sent by Daniel Burre to the latter, and by Richard Patteshall to the former.
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May 3 Gov. Carterett and Maior John Fenwick present. Considera- tion of Fenwyck's business suspended. John Palmer's proposition to take the mill on Staten Island agreed to. 94
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5 Orders upon the report of Joseph Carpenter that many people in Rhode Island are homeless. Long Island towns to assist the sufferers.
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17 Constable Symon Scryon, Overseers Robert Jackson, John Ellison and Rich'd Vallentine of Hempstead before the council on a charge of neglect of duty: discharged. Order concerning Hempstead lands. Mr Paterson's case. 95
Correspondence with the governor and council of Boston to be sent by the mayor of New York. 97
23 26 Orders concerning unfenced lots, decayed houses etc. in New York city.
28 Order upon news received from Rhode Island, Nantuckett and Martin's Vineyard. Long Island Indians to have their arms restored to them. 50
.20 Order for restoring the arms to the Indians. Order relating to the Indians at Anne Hook's Neck. North Indians who submit to be protected against the Maquacs. 99
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1676 24 The above are released under bonds. Order on a report of Mathias Nicolls and Samad! I.cete who had been to Boston with an application to the governor.
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1676 30 Gov. Andros to go to Albany: the Maquaes and Sinnekes to be called to meet him. The French receive north In- dians under their protection. Connecticut will protect Indians coming in. 101
June 7 Order on a complaint of Lewis du Bois as lieutenant of the watch at Harley against Adrian Albertsen, Rowland Swart- wood and Pauls Paulsen for creating a disturbance. 102
10 Orders: on a report of Mr Pell concerning the travelling across and on the Long Island sound by Wyckerscreek Indians; on a petition of Nicholas Blake concerning a dii- ference between him and Francis Richardson master of a great flyboat brought in by stress of weather. 103
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Governor and council of Connecticut write that north Indians are "tending towards Hudson's river." Orders on peti- tions: of Domine Laurentius Caroli of Delaware about cases in the count of Newcastle; of Peter Groenendike of the Whorekill concerning his suit with Henry Smith for tobacco: John Avery the president of the Whorekill court, and the jurymen Helme Wiltbank, Abram Clement Petite, Jeoffrey Summersford. Simon Paling. John Oakey and George Young to appear before the council. Regulations concerning butchers, shoemakers and tanners, and dis- tilling and selling liquor to Indians (see .V. Y. . col. mss, 25:155). 10.1
28 Sweer Teunissen vs John Gerrittsen van Marken (see N. Y. col. miss, 25:1-19-53, 160). 107
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Above case continued. Order concerning taxes in Albany. Old commis-aries of Rensselaer-wyck to continue in office; changes to be made in Albany (see.V. Y. col. mss, 25:144-45). Thos. Chambers, George Hall and the magistrates at Esopus to sit as a court of oyer and terminer for the trial i a negro, Balthas, belonging to George Hall accused of murder. Order concerning the duties of the sheriffs of Long Island and Delaware; Thos. Willett to be high sheriff of Long Island. Orders: on a letter of Capt. Ed- mund Cantwell at the Delaware abont the Susquehannah Indians coming in; on a petition of the Widow Hans Block of Newcastle concerning an outdrift for cattle. IOS
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Letters received from the governor of Canada, and the com- mander at Mbany. Caniacka a Maquae sachem reports on French movements. 113
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Conference with"Caniacka sachem of the first castle, Dekassiedmarecre sachem and Tayadotus, Mohawks, Cornelis Arnout, interpreter (s. N. Y. col. mas, 25:162). 113
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Permission granted to a Dutch vessel of Commander Jacob Benckes' squadron to vicloal st New York. 115 Taxes to be laid at Esopus and Albany for expenses during the Indian war in the East. 116
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8 Application made by Massachusetts for the surrender of north Indians demed. Order upon a letter from Abr'm Corbett concening sufferers from the Indian war at Pemaquid (see Hough. Pemequid. p. S-9). Domine van Rensselaer imprisoned at Albany for " dubions words," to be released (sce Doc. hist. N. Y. 5:875; Q 3:527). II7
15 Order npon complaint of Hans Jurisensen against Edmond Cantwell; the latter to pay a fine. 118
Meeting of Gor. Andros and council with the ministers of New York on the case between Jacob Leisler, Jacob Mil- burne and Domine van Rensselaer (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 3:875-76; Q 3:527-28). 119
16 Warrant sent to the commander and magistrates at Albany to place Jacob Milburne under bonds for his appearance in re Domine van Rensselaer (see N. Y. col. mss, 25:166, and Dec. kist. N. V. 3:876; Q 3:528). 119
18 Warrant for the arrest of Jacob Leisler in re Domine van Rensselaer (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 3:876-77; Q 3:528). 120
20 Order on complaint of George Hewlett constable of Hemp- stead for having been arrested at New York by order of Mayor Win. Darvall and Deputy-mayor Nich's de Meyer. 122
23 Trial of the case between Jacob' Leysler and Domine van Rensselaer (sce Doc. hist. N. Y. 3:877; Q 3:528-29). 124
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Order concerning a dispute between Capt. Thos. Chambers justice of the peace and Lient. George Hall sheriff at Esopus, about the powers of the sheriff. 125
3 Land on Cowneck within Hempstead limits granted to John Cornill driven out from the East by the Indians (see .V. Y. col. miss. 25:204). New order about the difference between Thos. Chambers and George Hall (p: 125). Petition of Abr'm Corbett (see N. Y. col. mss, 25:163) granted. 126
Dep .- Gov. Treat of Connecticut present. Conference on Indian affairs. 128
14 Wm. Darvall sworn of the council. 120
18 Order on a complaint of Justice. Richard Cornell and Thos. Hicks that Thos. Rushmore, Nath'l Piersall, Abr'm Smith, Joseph Langden, Adam Mottsen, Blue John Smith, Joseph Williams, Jonas Wood, Robert and John sons of Robert Beagks. Joha Mervin, Tim Ha! cred, Sam. Denton etc. have destroyed the newly be gun settlement of John Cornell at Cowneck (see N. Y. col. mass, 25:225-34).
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Final order in re Leisler and Milburne vs Domine van Rensselaer (see Doc. hist. V. V. 3:879; Q 3:529-30). I31 Order concerning taxes to be levied at Albany. Records in re Leisler etc. vs Domine van Rensselaer to be can- celled. 132
Order concerning grants of land in New Jersey on the Dela- ware river made by John Fenwick; Jean Paul Jacquet to be repossessed of the land taken by Fenwick. I33
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Land matters at the Esopus. Indians who come in under the jurisdiction of New York to be incorporated with the Maquacs, Mahicanders or Esopus Indians. Purchase of Indian lands at the Esopus. Gerrit Clockluyer to be tried at the Esopus sessions fot "foolish words." French pretenses of jurisdiction over the Maquaes repelled, and the Jesuit missionary. Father Bruyas to be informed of it. Order concerning the felling of timber at Albany. Pro- clamation to issue against the sale of liquor, guns, powder etc. to the Indians. 134 24
The aldermen of New York present. Orders regulating the size of barrels and casks, trade in beef and pork, rights of strangers, administration of estates. A gauger and a measurer of streets and houses to be appointed. I37
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A short answer to be written to a letter of the governor and council of Connecticut brought by John Bancks of Fairfield. 139
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28 Order that the Maquaes shall not send war parties to the castward and recall those already sent. I39
Gov. Andros to go to Albany. Vendue charges reduced. 141 Ap.
Order to Capt. Collier concerning the Susquehannah Indians. Vessels inay go up Delaware river above New Castle for the collection of debts. Order on a petition of Wm. Corvan a mulatto in the service of Thos. Thatcher for freedom: Robert Little and John Huling of Rhode Island his evidences (ce .N. Y. col. miss, 26:40-51). 143 May 1
Order received from the duke of York for the arrest of any of Bacon's accomplices. Gov. Andros' negotiations with the Indians at Albany; Major Pincheon and James Richards present on behalf of Boston and Connecticut colonies. Gos. Andros to go to Nantuckett and settle matters there. Mrs Block to have an outdrift for her cattle at Newcastle (p. 108). A court to sit at Southampton for the investiga- tion of the murder of Eli ?. Rayner's child. Order concern- ing the cutting of sassafras. Excise orders. Gristmills.
144 16 Excise to be farmed in New York and Albany. Former order concerning trade at Albany to be enforced. Indians
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1677 to be called is mect the governor at Albany in August. Letter to be sent to Mon. la Salle at Cataresky. French- men to be escorted as prisoners to Father Bruyas. 146
19 Order concerning lawyers. Fees for cording wood. Letter to Mon. la Salle read. 148
28 Rensselaerswyck affairs. Land matters on Staten Island in dispute between Mr Thatcher, his sister widow of Nath'l Davenport and others (see L. P. 1:118). 148
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Henry Courcy of Maryland. Martin Gerritsen of Albany, and Stephanus van Cortlandt present. Indian affairs. 151
9 Pemaquid to be again taken possession of for the duke and peace to be made with the Indians there (see Hough. Pemaquid. p. 14-15). 153
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II The drums to beat for raising soldiers to go to the eastward. 154 News received from Albany that Maquaes have robbed and captured Mahicanders and north Indians at Philipp Pieter's [Schuyler] bowery and at the Half Moon; also that they have killed some of Uncas men. 154
1676 . Nov. 15 Examination of Joseph Knott a prisoner under charge of having shipped unculled staves (see N. Y. col. mss, 25:249- 52). 155
Examination of Knott continued and sentence of the mayor's court affirmed. 156
16 1677 July 2 Order concerning a dispute about land between Hempstead and the Indians. 158
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Punch Jansen committed to prison for saying that John Harding and all others sent east had been killed by the Indians. The sloop Hope alias Blue Cock of New York, Simon Barnsen master, John Shackerly part owner, 'con- demned for infringement of custom-house rules. Advice of council on letters received from Capt. Salisbury and Col. Henry Courcy at Albany with Indian news. 158
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Case between Mrs Block and Johannes de Haes about an outdrift .(p. 144) referred to the court at Newcastle. Order in re Walter Wharton vs Edmund Cantwell. 162
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Orders upon receipt of a letter from Capt. Anthony Brock- holes at Pemaquid: he or Ensign Knapton to remain there as commander: Mr Joseline or other justice of the peace to settle differences between inhabitants and fishermen (see Hough. Pemaquid. p. 16-18). Capt. Salisbury's letter and the answer of the Onondaga s and Oneidas to Col. Courcy (see N. Y. col. mas, grow) not to be answered as the Governor will soon go to Albany.
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3 Orders: spon several letters iron: Nantuckett; Thos. Macy to continue as chief magistrate etc. (see N. Y. col. muss, 26:77); on a pention of Samudt Moore who has infringed custom-house rules (see Hough. Nantucket. p. 113-14). 164
4 Permission to land, proceed to Delaware and settle on unim- proved land there, granted to Thos. Olive, Daniel Willes, John Ponford. Joseph Helmely, Robt. Stacy and Benj. Scott, arrived from England in the ship Kent, Gregory Marlow master (see Dec. rel. to col. bist. N. Y. 12:579). 166
5 Order in the case letween John Hendmer marmer, and Thos. Bray master of the ship Canary Merchant (see N. Y. col. miss, 26:79). 168
Sep. 1I Orders ior the government of Pemaquid (see Hough. Pemaquid. p. 18-19). 169
27 New York is taxed by Connecticut on account of some mis- chiei done by Indians at Hatfield. Letters received from Ensign Caesar Knapton at Pemaquid, and the French at St Johns and Penobscot (see Hough. Pemaquid. p. 19-23). 170 Answer to Connecticut read and approved. 170
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Oct. 5 Capt. Thos. de la Val! and Nath. Silvester present. Gov. Andros has leave to go to England. Garrison of New York to be increased. 170
19 Warrant for the commitment of Edward Griffeth merchant charged with senrrilous speeches and reflections on the government. 172
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Petition of Elizabeth Gibbs (see N. Y. col. mss, 26:92) tabled. Former order regulating price of wheat suspended. Flour barrels to be marked when shipped (see N. Y. col. miss, 26:147). Order regulating ices for anchorage; Joseph Lee wharfinger. Gov. Andros ready to sail for England; Capt. Anthony Brockholes to be commander in chief, Capt. Mathias Nicolis to command the militia of Long Island and dependencies; rules concerning the council. 173 10
Letter received from Albany by Claes Luck and two English- men from Boston, Benj. Waite and Stephen Jenning who declare that they did not say Schenectady belonged to Boston, and that they were on their way to Canada to find their wives and children. 176
Council minutes for the intervening period are to be found in N. Y. col. 1SS, 25:157: 37:2. 34-35. 44. 51-55. 37-58. 64. 66, 84-85. 108, 120, 125-26, 176.
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1678 Aug. 17 Brief granted to the church officers for collecting money to ransom people captured by the Turks in Jacob Leysler's pink. Regulations for the trade to and at Albany. 20 Martin Gerritsen and Dirck .Wessels commissaries, with Robert Livingston their secretary, complain of French intrigues among the New York Indians. 179
22 Appeal of Major John Fenwick from the court of assizes to the king not allowed. The French intrigues among the Maquaes, Mahicanders and north Indians to be counter- acted. 179
23 Pemaquid affairs; Gov. Andros to go there in the spring (see Hough. Pemaquid. p. 32-33). Sentence of the Albany court against Wm. Loveridge jr (see V. Y. col. mss, 27:7) confirmed. John Hendricks Bruyn of Albany sentenced to imprisonment and fine for illegally trading with Indians, released with a fine. Orders concerning the Indian trade at Albany. Seneca Indians at war southwest of Mary- land.
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Sep. 6 Land granted opposite Schenectady to the town for a minis- ter etc. Changes in the commissaries of Schenectady. Order concerning a dispute between Johannes Provost sheriff of Albany, and Ludovicus Cobet schout of Schenec- tady, about their jurisdiction. 182
II Henry Jackson comes as messenger from a French man-of- war, anchored near Sandy Hook asking permission in the name of the French commander to come in for wood and other supplies; granted. 184
14 Capt. Bernard le Moine commanding the Golden Fleece French inan-of-war produces his commission from his king and from Sieur de Povancay governor of Tortudas. 184
19 Order on a deposition of Henry Clarke surveyor of the customs charging Thos. Lewis master and owner of the sloop Katharine of New York with illegal trading, and Thos. Thatcher with obstructing the surveyor in perform- ing his duties; Hendrick Arents alias Spaniard. and Jan Teunisse alias de Pape his witnesses. 185
24 Capt. Christopher Billop dismissed from military service for extravagant speeches. 185
Oct. 8 New commissaries appointed for Albany; Rich'd Pretty to be sheriff there (see V. Y. col. mss, 27:27). 186
23 Timothy Cooper ordered to remove from Albany for having written to Major Pincheon (see .V. Y. col. miss, 27:18, 27-28). 186 31 Letters are written to the magistrates of Albany concerning trade with Schenectady, the rights of the van Rensselaer family; and ransom of the captives in Algiers (see N. Y. col. miss, 27:26-27, 30). 186
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1678 Nov. 30 Sentence against Dr Henry Smith of the Whorekill for idly
charging Justices Helmanus Wiltbank and Edward Southrin, and Clerk Cornelis Verhoofe of the court with crimes. 187
A ms list of books in the secretary's office in 1772, found in N. Y. col. mss, 99:44 shows that no v. 4 of Council minutes, Dec. 1678-Sep. 1683 existed at that time. Various scattered minutes up to November 1680 may be found in N. Y. col. mss, 23:58-59, 63, 74-75, 85-87, 120-23, 131-32, 142-43, 159-62, 168, 173-74; 29:2-3. 19, 27-28, 32, 36, 68, 117, 127, 136-37, 143, 150, 156, 167, 173, 179, 185, 187, 196, 212-13, 220, 230, 256, 258, 261.
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John Spragge, Fred'k Flypsen, Stephanus van Cortlandt sworn of the council. Some of the governor's instructions read. Appeal of Jacob Melyn from the judgment of the mayor's court in an action against Stephen Cregoe to the court of assizes allowed. Appcal allowed Isaac Melyn (see N. Y. col. miss, 31:45); also Thos. Lawrence from a judg- ment of the Gravesend sessions (see N. Y. col. mss, 31:72). Writs of election for representatives to be sent to the sheriff of Long Island. Staten Island to elect one repre- sentative: Fishers, Silvesters and Gardiners islands to vote with the east riding .. Writs sent to the Esopus and Albany. Schenectady to elect one representative. John Allen ap- pointed sheriff of Pemaquid and surrounding islands which are to elect one representative (see Hough. Pemaquid. p. 73). Matthew Mayhew to be sheriff of Nantuckett, Martins Vineyard, Elizabeth islands and all other islands cast of Long Island which are to cloct one representative. Town clerk of New York called upon for a list of free- holders. Canadians trading at Albany must have a pass from their governor; New Yorkers, going to hunt with the French or Indians likewise. Order regulating the valua- tion of coin.
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Order on a petition of Mingo Anthony a negro. Commis- sions to Lucas Santin as judge, Wm. Nicolls as register, and Jolin Colier as marshall, for the trial of Nicolas Clough master of the ship Camelion read and approved. Appcal of the town of Hurley from a judgment of the Kingston sessions to the court of assizes allowed. Rules concerning markets to be observed. Scc. John Spragge to be clerk
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of the assises. John Palmer appointed high sheriff of Staten Island. Wris of election sent to the sheriff of New York.
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Order on a petition of John Archer (see N. Y. col. miss, 31:42). None but freeholders to vote at the election. Case of Mingo Anthony deferred. Order on a petition of Thos. Willett for quict possession of Hogs isiand.
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24 Mingo Anthony adjudged to be a slave. Order on a petition of Wm. Moore and Jeremiah Fenwyck against their former captain, Edward Reade of the ship Golden Hind.
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26 Conference on the case of John Archer (p. 4). Order on a petition of Rob't Cockram, John Darvill, Arthur Davis, Daniel Kelly, Henry Lewin, Robert Dawson, John Mer- styn and John Hallimore, convicted of a conspiracy on board the Camelion. Complaint of Wm. Moore (p. 5), John Finch, Jeremiah Fenwyck and Robert Annett against their captain referred to law.
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Petitions: of Edward Whittacres, George Meales and Richard Hays; of Henry Alberts; of Jacob Rutgers; of Aert Peter- son; of Robert Story tabled. Petition of Gerrit Egbaerts for his son detained by his wife referred to the justices of Staten Island.
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Conference continued (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 1:398-99; Q I:262-63; Indian queens present.
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9 Order on a petition of Tackpousha sachem of Mashpeage L. I. (sce N. Y. col. mss. 31: S2).
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12 Orders: on petition of Richard Ponton, Wm. Richardson and Joseph Palmer all of Westchester against molestations by John Archer (p. 4. 6); on letters from the governor of Can- ada with complaints against Mon. Ville Roy; on petition from Eastelester asking for separation from Westchester; John Hirksman. Richard Stockin, Phil. Pinkney to ap- pear for Westchester. Francis Brown of Rye and Robert Blomer for Eastchester; on petition of Edward Hubbert and Dirck Garretsen for protection against Jolin Archer.
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22 Petition of Tackpousha (p. 13) referred to the court of as- sizes. Daniel Carty complaining against his master re- ferred to the mayor.
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Petition of J. Paliner married to the widow of John Win- der for a quietus referred on objections by Mr Pinhorn. Petition of John Rider referred until the arrival of Thos. Lewis. Thos. Coker sworn in as collector of excise money.
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10 Petition of the mayor and aldermen of New York for a confirmation of their ancient priviledges: order thereon. Petition oi J. Palmer for a quietus (p. 16) granted Pin- horn having withdrawn his objections.
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12 Gov. Dongan absent; Capt. Anthony Brockholes presides. Instructions to Edward Antill merchant to sail for England in the Camelion, Nicholas Clough master and consult in England with Sir Benjamin Bathurst concerning affairs of the Royal African company.
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16 Examination of the case of Paulus Richards vs Stephen Gaineau for debt; Mon. Minvielle and Paul la Valloy wit- nesses.
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