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9 Memorial from members of the assembly concerning the ordinance regulating sessions of the county courts referred. 355 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:589). Report o'n the above memorial recommending some alterations in the ordi- nance, approved and a new ordinance to issue. 356
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II Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:590). 360
12 Auditor-general's account referred: subsequently warrant to him signed. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:590). 361
Sep. 10
Warrants for salaries signed. James Alexander objects to the signing of the warrant for the chief justice. Warrant to Daniel Gautier for repairs in Fort George signed. Petition of Vincent Matthews, John Cornwell, Samuel Heath and Abr'm Lodge (see L. P. 10:90-91) referred, and subse- quently granted. 36.4
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Petition of Rutger and Nicholas Bleecker (see L. P. 10:96) referred and patent subsequently granted. Warrants signed to pay for firewood and candles to the frontier gar- risons; for Johannes Chyler, Peter van Brugh and Stephen van Rensselaer. Robert Lurting and Henry Beeckman renominated mayor and sheriff of New York: John de Pey- ster mayor, Goose van Schaick sheriff of Albany. 367
Oct. 14 Mayor and sheriff of New York sworn in. 309
18 Deposition of Richard Murphy master and owner of the galley Jenny of Dublin about mutiny of his chief mate with John McCullock and crew; order thereon.
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1729 Oct. 20
Mr Ashfield agent for Richard Murphy, and Dr Richard Davis report that Murphy is too ill to appear before the council for further examination. Examination of Wm McKinley, chief mate of the galley Jenney, of John Mc- Kinley second mate, of John McCullock supercargo, of James McCarroll and Wm Espy passengers.
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Examinations continued; of Peter Hagan mariner, Peter Stanley apprentice, Richard Carroll cabin boy, John Forbes passenger, Patrick McGan, Nich's English apprentice: case referred.
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8 12 Report on the case of the galley Jenney and vote; accused discharged. 1
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· The entry of the above in the minutes of council not to estab- lish a precedent. Court of chancery opened. Petitions granted: of John de Peyster (see L. P. 10:100); of Richard Colburn Riggs (see L. P. 10:101); of Johan Peter Kinskern (see L. P. 10:98).
1730 Mar. 5
Warrants signed: for salaries; to Daniel Gautier for work in Fort George. Order concerning sessions of the supreme court. Petition of Thos. Williams. Corn's Jacobus Scher- merhorn and Lendert Conyne jr (see L. P. 10:105) re- ferred. Warrant of survey for land in Westchester county granted to Rich'd Warman, Win Anderson, Lawrence Gardiner, Joshua Hanlock, John Clapp and John Ferris. Gov. Montgomerie takes the oath as chancellor. Royal mandamus dismissing Lewis Morris from and appointing Phil. van Cortlandt to the council (see V. V. col. mss, 68:145): the latter is sworn in and takes his seat. Letter received from Henry Smith with examinations at Southold and Southampton concerning Samuel Booth firing at the sloop of John Baker; order that Judge Francis Harrison make inquiries about it. Petition of Abr'm van Horne, Wm Provoost. Mary Burnet and Phil. Livingston (see L. P. 10:114) referred. Gov. Montgomerie intends going to New Jersey. Petition of Isaac Bobin and Abr m Lodge (see L. P. 10:113) referred. Order on petition of Thos. Williams et al (p. 17: see L. P. 10:116). Petitions of Abr'm van Horne et al and of Isaac Bobin granted. [18]
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July 23
Warrants for salaries signed. Royal order for the restoration of all Spanish prizes (see N. Y. col. mss. 68:144). Letter from the duke of Newcastle to the same effect Translation of the cedula of the king of Spain ordering the restoration of all English prizes (see V. Y. col. mss, 68:141); to be
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printed in the New York gazette. Indian commissioners report that Jacob Brower has been murdered by an Onon- daga Indian near Oswego: order thereon. Order on peti- tion of Charles Batler (see I. P. 10:122).
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Aug. 6 The Indian murder not to be meddled with until the gov- ernor goes to Albany. Hearing on caveat by Mathias van Alstyn ys patent to Tho . Williams (p. [18]). Petition of mayor ete of New- York (see L. P. 10:130) referred. Petition of Jacob Burst and other palatines for a patent of pur- chased Indian lands referred and granted. 30
7 13 Report on the petition of mayor ete of New York (p. 30). 32
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Discussion on the above petition. New charter granted to the city of New York. Hearing on the caveat of the city of Albany against a patent to Charles Butler (p. 22). 32 36
. 26 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:591).
3 Warrants for salaries signed. Patent granted to Thos. Hen- ley, Nathan St John. Samuel Smith, Benj. Benedict, Rich'd Olmstead, Thos. Smith. Ebenezer Smith, Daniel Sherwood, Benj. Burt, Tho>. Hyatt, Benj. Willson, Joseph Lee, Jos- eph, Timothy and Jonah Keiler, James Benedict, Rich'd Osburn, Daniel Olmsted, Matthew Seymour, Joseph Northrup, James Brown, Adam Ireland, John Thomas, Benj. Birdsell and others of Ridgefield. Connecticut line to be run; Cadw. Colden, Vincent Matthews and Gilbert Willett to be commissioners; Jacobus Bruyn jr deputy surveyor.
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16 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:592). Petitions referred and subsequently granted: of Gabriel and Win Ludlow (see L. P. 10:134); of Corn's Cuyler and Wm Ketlyn (see L. P. 110:136); of Hartman Wendeker, Coenrad Contreman and Caspar Leng, distressed palatines (see L. P. 10:135). 40
24 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:592). Petition of David Jamison (see L. P. 10:137) referred. 43
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Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:593). Order on petition of the Westenhook patentees about encroachments by Con- necticut.
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29 Mayors and sheriffs of New York and of Albany renomi- nated. No more licenses to purchase Indian lands on the Mohawk river to be given, on representation of Indian commission- ers (see V. Y. col. mss, 69:99). Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:594). 19
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9 Order on petition of Peter Caverly (see L. P. 10:145). Legis- lative minutes (sce Jour. 1:505). Warrant of survey granted to David Jamison (p. 43). 51
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1730 p. m. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:596). Fred'k Morris sworn in as deputy secretary. Petition of Arent Bratt jr (see L. P. 10:146) to lie on the table.
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Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:597). Mayor and sheriff of New York sworn in: also aldermen Jolin Cruger, Herm. van Gelder, Fred'k Philippse, Gerardus Stuyvesant. An- thony Rutgers and John Rosevelt and Recorder Francis Harrison as justices of the peace. Petition of Benj. Blagge (see L. P. 10:147) referred. 56
15 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:59;). Petition of Elias Pipon (see L. P. 10:148). 57
16 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:598). Petition of Joseph Sackett and Joseph Sackett jr (see L. P. 10:150) referred. 59
17 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:598). 61
2I Petition of Thos. Standard and Thos. Hammond (see L. I'. 10:151) referred. Legislative minutes (sec Jour. 1:59)). 63
22-23 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:599-600). 64-65
23 Patents granted: to Benj. Blagge (p. 56); to Joseph Sackett and Joseph Sackett jr (p. 59) ; to Thos. Standard and Thos. Hammond (p. 63). 65
24-28 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:600-1). 67-60 p. m. Proclamation to issue for the arrest of Solomon Jennings a horse thief (see V. V. col. mss, 69:102). 69
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Auditor-general's accounts referred and warrant subse- quently issued and signed. Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:601). Minutes sent home. 70
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Warrants for salaries and services signed. The French re- ported as intending to build a fort at Tiederondequat. Jean Coeur among the Senecas. French fort at Crownpoint building. Order on these news. 72
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John Connor convicted of felony pardoned. Petition of the Hon. Charles Boyle (sce .V. Y. col. mss, 69:111) referred, and patent subsequently granted.
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Charter of the city of New York delivered to Robert Lurt- ing the mayor: Jolin Cruger appointed deputy mayor. Ad -. dress to the governor by Recorder Francis Harrison. 76
Ap. 7 Warrants for salaries signed. Barracks in Fort George need repairing: Daniel Gantier to make the repairs and warrant for paying signed. Additional instructions received by Gov. Montgomerie concerning destruction of the woods. Letter from the duke of Newcastle concerning piracies committed by Spaniards: order thereon. Petition of John Avory, Corn's van Ness. John Lyndesay, Gerardus Stuyve- sant. Stephen van Rensselaer and Fred'k Morris for license
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to purchase Indian land on the east side of Hudson's river referred and granted. Additional instruction communi- cated by the governor concerning ecclesiastical jurisdiction to be exercised by the bishop of London or his commis- saries.
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Gov. Montgomerie at Albany, Capt. Walter presides. Capt. Fred is reported as having brought negroes sick with smallpox from Jamaica and is examined; order thereon. Quarantine measures.
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June 3 Gov. Montgomerie returned. Warrants for salaries etc signed. James Coden and Mathias de Hart appointed pilots. Warrant of survey granted to Johs. van Alst (see L. P. 10:154). Petition of John Lindsay et al (see L. P. IO:155) referred; date fixed for hearing a caveat by the cor- , poration of Albany against it. Petition of James Wallace (sce L. P. 10:62) referred. Order on petition of John Fred (see N. Y. col. mss, 69:124). Indenture between New York and Connecticut concerning the boundary line; also description of monuments.
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Patent granted to James Wallace (p. 87). Petitions referred: of Petrus van Driesen and Johs. Ehl (see L. P. 10:162); of Corn's Cuyler and Win Kettelhuyn (see L. P. 10:164); of Daniel Kettelhuyn and Thomas Sharp (see L. P. 10:167); of Charles Boyle (see L. P. 10:166). Quitrent for land granted to Chas. Boyle fixed. Caveat being entered against a patent to Daniel Ketelhuyn and Thomas Sharp by John Lindsay, petition to lie on the table. Patent granted to Corn's Cuyler and Wm Kettelhuyn. License to purchase land granted to Petrus van Driesen and Johs. Ehl. Capt. John Fred's vessel to be sunk for the purpose of cleaning it fromn infection (see N. Y. col. mss, 69:127). John Kirten son of Wm Kirten deccased appointed pilot.
July I Gov. John Montgomerie dead; Rip van Dam presides; com- mission of the late governor and his instructions read; pro- clamation to issue announcing the death and confirmning all officers in their places. Members not present called to attend. Seal of the province etc delivered to Rip van Dam. G .orge Clarke, Arch'd Kennedy, James de Lancey and Charles Huine [Home] to take an inventory of Gov. Montgomerie's estate.
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. 2 Messrs Kennedy and van Cortlandt to inspect the stores and make an inventory of them. Rip van Dam sworn in as president; James de Lancey as second justice, and Fred'k Philippse third justice of the supreme court. [This page follows p. 122 in the manuscript minutes1.
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1731 6 No will made by Gov. Montgomerie to be found, letters of .administration are to be given to Charles Home. II3
IO Charles Boyle, Capt. Wm Dick and John Scott to be sureties for Charles Home.
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27 Order on memorial of Peter Soumans (see N. Y. col. mss, .. 69:137). Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:602). Order of petition of Mary Price, widow of Lieut. John Price (see N. Y. col. mss, 69:138). Petition of Jenneke Creggier (see L. P. 10:168) referred. Warrant to John Miller the late governor's gardener for work in the garden; he is to con- tinue until the arrival of a new governor. 115
Aug. 21
Indian affairs. War rumors in Albany. Warrants: to Chas. Home for the late governor's salary; to Johs. Cuyler, Peter van Brughi, Stephen van Rensselaer and John de Peyster for firewood and candles to Albany, Schenectady and Fort Hunter garrisons. Answer of Sheriff Henry Beekman to Peter Soumans' complaint (p. 115: see N. Y. col. mss, 69:139) delivered. 117
IO Pay of independent companies. Petitions referred: of Bur- ger Huick and 9 others (see L. P. 10:170); of the corpora- tion of Albany (see L. P. 10:169): the first subsequently granted and order made on the second. 118
17 Assembly adjourned. Francis Pelhanı justice of the peace in Westchester county suspended and removed from office (see N. Y. col. mss, 69:131). I2I
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24 Assembly adjourned to meet the next day at the house of Harmanus Rutgers in the Bowry lane, outward. 122
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Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:603). Royal instruction concerning attendance of members of the council. Peti- tions referred: of Rob't Livingston jr, Peter Livingston, John Cruger, Henry Cuyler and Edward Man (see L. P. 10:173): of John van der Spiegel, Wm Smith and John Porghart (see L. P. 10:174). 122
Sep. 3 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:604). Petition of Thos. Smith (see L. P. 10:175) referred. Pay of independent companies. Salary of the president under consideration (see V. Y. col. mss, 69:146). 125
4 Report of committee on the salary of the president; ap- proved. Supply of gunpowder needed. 128
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License to purchase Indian land granted to Jannetie Cregier (p. 115). Order on the petition of John van der Spiegel et al (p. 122). Patent granted to Thos. Smith (p. 125). Petition of Rob't Livingston jr et al (p. 122) rejected.
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Account of Herm. Wendall for victualling the troops at Oswego referred. 129
13-14 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:604-6). 131-35 14. List of papers laid before the assembly (see V. Y. col. mss, 69:144). 135
15-17 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:606). 137-38
17 Salary of the president under consideration; warrant to him and for other salaries signed. Warrant to Indian commis- sioners and to James O'Brien surgeon at Oswego to lie on the table. Petitions referred: of Tunis van Sleyek and Peter Lodowick (see L. P. 10:178); of Hartman Win- decker, Coenrat Contreman and Caspar Leyp (see L. P. II:I) : of Stephen van Cortlandt, Wm Provoost, Rich'd van Dam, Rich'd Hansen, Rob't Livingston jr and Daniel , Kettelhuyn (see L. P. 10:177); of Johs. de Wandelaer (see L. P. 10:176) ; of John van der Spiegel et al (p. 122). - 130
18-20 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:607-8). 142-44
20 Warrant to Jas. O'Brien surgeon at Oswego signed. 144
21 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:608). License to purchase Indian land granted to John van der Spiegel et al (p. 138). Petition of Stephen van Cortlandt et al (p. 138) rejected. Order on petition of Tunis van Sleyck (p. 138). Patent granted to Hartman Windecker et al (p. 138). Petition of Johs. de Wandelaer (p. 138) to lie on the table. 145
22 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:609). Petitions referred: of Henry van Rensselaer (see L. P. 11:2): of Jurch [George] Hough, Hendrick Set, Wm Foex and Roelof Steel (see L. P. II:5). 148
23 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:609). Petition of Henry van Rensselaer (p. 148) granted. License to purchase Indian land granted to Jurch Hough et al (p. 148). War- rants: to Indian commissioners for necessary expenses: to Johs. Cuyler, Peter van Brugh, Stephen van Rensselaer and John de Peyster for firewood and candles to Albany garrison. Goods come for Gov. Montgomerie from Eng- land to be inventoried. 149
24 Legislative minutes (sce Jour. I:(og). Warrant to Arent Stevens for services as Indian interpreter at Oswego as per certificate of Capt. Edmund Blood, commanding there (see N. Y. col. mss, 09:125). 151
P. 11. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:010). Petition of Abi'm van Horne. Wm Provoost, Rob't Livingston and Mary Burnet (see L. P. 11 :3-4) referred, and subsequently granted. 152
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Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:610). Petition of Petrus van Driesen and johs. Eh! (see L. P. 11.6) referred. 154
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Robert Hurting renominated mayor, Henry Beeckman sheriff and Richard Nicholls coroner of New York: Hans Hansen nominated mayor, coroner and clerk of the market, James Stevenson sheriff of Albany. Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:610). Petition of Petrus van Driesen et al (p. 154) to lie on the table. 155
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30 Warrants signed: to Heri. Wendall for victualling troops at Oswego: to Areur Stevens Indian interpreter. Legis- lative minutes (see Jour. 1:611). Minutes sent home. 158
Oct. 7
Warrants signed: to Gabriel Ludlow clerk and to Dirck Egbertse doorkeeper of the assembly for salaries (see N. ). col. mss. 69:154). Lancaster Symes and Corn's Cuyper summoned before the council on a deposition of Justice Edw'd Sands of Orange, that Symes had said at Cuyper's house " God damn King George: is he a king? no." 160
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II Warrant to James O'Brien for service as surgeon at Oswego signed. Supreme court adjourned on account of smallpox in the city. Inquiry to be made concerning warrants is- sued to Gov. Montgomerie for repairs in the fort etc, now in the hands of Charles Home. 161
14 Robert Lurting sworn in as mayor: John Cruger appointed deputy mayor of New York. 163
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Lancaster Symes does not appear as ordered (p. 160) and new charges having been brought against him of mal- feasance as justice of the peace, he is again summoned. Affidavit of Thos. Husk against Thos. Pullen (see N. Y. col. miss, 69:160) referred to Judge Corn's Herring of Orange county. Order on petition of Samuel Baker and affidavits of Wm Henry and Thos. Fowler and Joseph Green (see .V. V. col. mss, 69:150-53). 163
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Petitions referred: of Jurch Miller, Hendrick Windecker. Peter Deygert and Coenradt Coltman (sce L. P. 11 :16); oi Fred'k Bell and Hendrick Hager (see L. P. 11:24); of John Jurch Kast jr and Jacob Hilts (see L. P. HI:25). Petition of Abr'm van Deurson et al (see N. Y. col. miss, 70:5) re- jected. 165
13 Lancaster Symes before the council: clears himself of the charge of disaffection: examination to continue. 167
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Lancaster Symes before the council. Complaints received from Joseph Clement of Oswego against the commanding officer there for wasting the provisions: Robert Dunbar also complains of Capt. South's allowing Frenchmen to inspect the fort at Oswego; order thereon. 108
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1731 Dec. 2 Discussion as to the president's salary. Petitions referred: of Jurch Hough, Hendrik Sex, Win Foex and Roeloff Steel (see L. P. 11:18); of Nath'l Hazard jr (see L. P. II:17). 170
9 President's salary. Proclamation to issue adjourning the assembly. 171
13 Examination of Lancaster Symes postponed. 171
23 Petitions referred: of John Collins et al (see L. P. 11:26); of Gabriel Ludlow jr (see L. P. II:22). Reports on peti- titions: of Jurch Miller & Co. (p. 165); of Fred. Bell et al p. 165); of John Jurch Kast jr & Co. (p. 165); of Jurch Hough (D. 170); of Nath'l Hazard jr (p. 170); of John Collins; and of Gabriel Ludlow (p. 170). 172
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Feb. 4 . Letter received from the governor of Boston in relation to Crownpoint; inquiry to be made whether Crownpoint belongs to the river Indians or to the five nations. Royal order disallowing an act of assembly. Assembly ad- journed. Petition of John van der Spiegel, Wm Smith and John Borghghart (see L. P. 11:28) referred and patent subsequently granted. Order on petition of justices of the common pleas in Suffolk county. 173
7 Salary of the president fixed and warrants for it and other salaries signed. 178
II Measures to prevent French encroachinents on Lake Cham- plain. Petition of Henry Lane, John Spratt, Rob't Ellis- ton and Fred'k Morris (see L. P. II:29) referred. Assem-" bly prorogued. 179
Mar. 13 Warrants ior salaries signed. Petition of Samuel Heath, Wm Wallace and John Kelly (sce L. P. 11:30) referred and patents subsequently granted to them, and to Henry Lane et al (p. 179). Assembly adjourned. 180
Ap. 18 Warrants to Anne Wendell executor of Hermanus Wendell deceased for victualling troops at Oswego signed. 182 28 Petitions referred: of John Lawrence (see L. P. 11:34); of . John Anderson (see N. Y. col. mss. 70:14) ; of Thos. Hanley and others (see L. P. 11:33); reports on these petitions agreed to. Warrant to Harme Vedder for services as Indian interpreter at Oswego in the winter of 1729-30, cer- tified to by Capt. Win Helling commanding there. 183
May 5 Assembly adjourned. Order on petition of Francis Harrison as attorney for Sir Joseph Eyles against the petition of Thos. Hanley and others (p. 183). 185
Letter from Wm Cosby appointed governor of New York relating to pay of independent companies; order thereon. 186
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1732 June 6 Warrants for salaries signed. Nolle prosequi to be entered in re John Wickham, justice in Suffolk county, charged with neglect of duty. Assembly adjourned. ISS
20 Members of the assembly in town called for a conference on appropriations for the support of troops at Oswego. War- rant to Rip van Dam for firewood etc to New York gar- rison signed. His further accounts referred to the assem- bly. Petition of Petrus van Driesen and Johs. Ehl (see L. P. II:33) referred. 189
21 Patent granted to Petrus van Driesen (p. 189). Stephen de Lancey, Adolph Philippse, Anthony Rutgers, Col. Phil- ippse and Col. Beekman members of the assembly meet in conference with the council and consult on methods for the support of the troops at Oswego. 190
July 3 . Assembly adjourned. 191
Members of the council to attend promptly when the assem- bly meets. 192
26 Petition of Petrus van Driesen and Johs. Ehl for extension of time in which to make purchase of Indian lands referred and ordered to lie on the table (see N. Y. col. miss, 70:21). Order on petition of John Anderson (see N. Y. col. mss, 70:21). Warrants signed: to the gardener of the fort for `salary; to Johs. Cuyler, Peter van Brugh, Stephen van Rensselaer and John de Peyster for firewood etc to gar- risons at Albany, Schenectady and Fort Hunter. 192
Aug. I Assembly adjourned. Order on petition of Lewis Morris jr, clerk of the circuit (see N. Y. col. mss, 70:22). Gov. Wm Cosby arrives. 194
p. m. Gov. Cosby takes the oaths after reading of his commission; members of the council present sworn in; seals and keys delivered to the new governor; proclamation to issue con- firming all officers in their places. 195
2 Gov. Cosby publishes his commission at the city hall. 195
3 Assembly adjourned. George Clarke, Francis Harrison, WVm Provoost and Phil. van Cortlandt now present are sworn in. 196
8 Assembly adjourned. 196
IO Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:614). James Coden ap- pointed pilot. 196
23 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:614). Warrants to Gov. Cosby for Indian presents and repairs in Fort George signed. 201
2.4 Warrant to Rip van Dam for firewood exchanged for one to Gov. Cosby and signed. Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:615). 202
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Petitions referred and subsequently granted: of Corn's van Ness, John Lindesay, Gerardus Beekman, Stephen van Rensselaer, Charles Williams and Fred'k Morris (see L. P. 11:44); of Peter van Brugh (see I. P. II:43. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:615). Certificate of Indian commis- sioners about David Abr'm Schuyler's services as com- missary at Oswego (see N. Y. col. mss, 70:28) referred. 203
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Petitions referred: of Dan'l Kettelhuyn, Stephanus Groes- beck jr, David Abrahamsen Schuyler jr. Fred'k Morris, Charles Williams, Joseph Worrell, Thos. Cockerill and John Felton (see L. P. II:45): of Petrus van Driesen, Johs. Ehl, Chs. Williams and Fred'k Morris (see L. P. 11:45). Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:615). Report on the above petition. Order on the certificate for David Abr'm Schuy- ler (p. 203). Accounts of Anne Wendell, executor of of Heim. Wendell for victualling the troops at Oswego examined and warrant signed (see N. Y. col. mss, 70:29-30) .. 205 21-22 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:616-17). 209-12
22 Petition of Charles Kerr for pay of services as surgeon at Oswego granted and warrant signed. Order on petition of John Kelly and Simon Johnson attorneys at law, for permission to practice in the mayor's court. 212
23-29 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:618-20). 216-19
29 Rob't Lurting to be mayor, Henry Beekman sheriff, Richard Nicolls coroner of New York; John de Peyster mayor. John Lindsay sheriff of Albany. 219
Oct. 5-14 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:621-24). 221-28
Nov. 9 Patent granted to Dau'l Kettelhuyn et al (p. 205). 231
14 Additional instruction to Gov. Cosby concerning salary: Rip
van Dam to refund half of the salary he has received. 2,32
Warrants for salaries etc signed. 235
Rip van Dam does not refund; order thereon. 235 .
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Attorney general to commence a suit against Rip van Dam for salary received in excess. Rumors spreading that the governor intends to seize the property of the Dutch church in New York: proclamation to issue for the discov- ery of who started the rumor. 237
Dec. 4 Court of exchequer established. Dick a negro servant of Abr'm van Horne convicted of felony pardoned. 238
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