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Mar. 3 Warrants signed: for salaries: to David Abr'm Schuyler for services as commissary at Oswego; to Joseph Clement for shingling house at Oswego: to Rip van Dam for provisions sent there; to Phil. Livingston for building bateaux ior the troops there; to Johs. Lansingh and Jeremiah van Rens-
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selaer for transporting Capt. Butler there; to Abr'm Cuy- ler for pay of an Indian messenger; to Thos. Braine for medicines; to Garrit van Benthuysen for passage of sol- diers. 239
9 Account of auditor general referred and warrant for it signed. Petitions referred and subsequently granted: of Charles Williams and Fred'k Morris (see L. P. 11:53) ; of Wessell ten Broeck (see L. P. 11:52). Gov. Cosby takes the oath as chancellor and opens the court of chancery. 240
19 Letters patent for altering the times of holding supreme court approved. 242
Ap. 18
Petition of Peter Winne (see L. P. II:55) referred and li- cense to purchase Indian land subsequently granted. Or- der on petition of inhabitants of Orange county (see V. Y. · col. miss, 70:52). 243
Aug. 23
Warrants for salaries signed: to commissioners of Indian affairs for Indian expenses; to John de Peyster, John Schuyler and Jurie (George) Cast for victualling the troops at Oswego. Boundaries of counties settled and ordinance to that effect to issue. James de Lancey appointed chief justice vice Lewis Morris: Fred'k Philippse appointed sec- ond justice, and both sworn in. Petitions of Charles Wil- liams, Fred'k Morris and Samuel Ileath (see L. P. 11:59) ; and of Peter Bayard et al (see L. P. 11:58) referred and subsequently granted. 2.45
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Ordinance for running boundaries of counties (see N. Y. col. miss, 70:62) referred. Petitions of Peter Bayard (see L. P. 11:62) and of Walter Butler, John Lyndesay et al (see L. P. 11:60) referred and subsequently granted. Above ordinance approved. 250
Sep. 12 Albany 29
Conference with Mohawk sachems owners of the lands near Fort Hunter. 253
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Royal orders appointing Henry Lane vice Rob't Walters deceased, and Daniel Horsmander vice Wm Provoost re- moved to New Jersey, of the council; they are sworn in and take their places. Warrants for salaries signed. Mayor, sheriff and coroner of New York renominated; Edw'd Holland nominated mayor, John Lyndesay sheriff ferred and subsequently granted. 255
of Albany. Petition of Wm Dick (see L. P. 11:64) re- Ordinance regulating sessions of courts in Orange county referred and approved with an amendment. 258
Oct. 10 16 Legislative minutes (see Jour 1:626). Petition of Walter Butler, John Lyndesay et al (see L. P. 11:65) referred and subsequently granted. 259
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24 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:626). Licenses to purchase Indian lands granted: to John and Philipp Schuyler (see L. P. II:72); to John Roseboom et al (see L. P. 11:70); to Fred'k Morris et al (see L. P. 11:71). 261 29-Nov. I Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:627-29). 263-69
Nov. 3 Licenses to purchase Indian lands granted: to Jacob Glen, John Schuyler and Arent Bratt (see L. P. 11:75); to Abr'm Glen, Abr'm Truax and Phil. Schuyler (see L. P. 11:75) ; to Charles Williams, Paul Richards, Fred'k Morris, John Fel- ton, Thos. Cockerill, Geo. Burnett, Rob't Lansing and Gerrit Lansing (see L. P. 11:74). 270
14 Patent granted to George Clarke (see L. P. 11:84). War- rants to Gabriel Ludlow clerk of the assembly and to the doorkeeper signed. Address of the council to the gover- nor; and the governor's answer. 271
16 Letters received from the governor and from the intendant of Cape Breton relating to distress on the island for want of provisions: order thereon. 274
19 Petition of Messrs Dugan and Laronde (see N. Y. col. mss, 70:72) granted. Minutes sent home by Capt. Bryant. 275
Warrants for salaries signed. 276
Dec. 7 16 Order on petition of Richard Cornwell, Silvanus Palmer and other quakers in Westchester county (see N. Y. col. mss, 70:77). Patents granted to John Lindesay (see L. P. II:79) and to Anthony Rutgers (see L. P. 11:77). 277
1734 Feb. 9 Address received from the grand jury of New York city and county (see N. Y. col. mss, 70:81). Warrant to Stephen de Lancey under resolution of the assembly. 280
II Report on the petition of Rich'd Cornwell and other quak- ers (p. 277; see N. Y. col. mss. 70:78-79; and, Doc. hist. N. Y. 3:1010-II; Q 3:611). Phinehas Eyers appointed pilot (see N. Y. col. mss, 70:90). 281
15 Proclamation to issue for the discovery of who put the let- ter under the door of James Alexander (see N. Y. col. mss, 70:82). 283
27 Report concerning the above letter approved and papers to be filed (see N. Y. col. mss, 70:83-89). Petition of Lieut. Walter Butler, Chas. Williams et al (see L. P. 11:82) re- ferred and patent subsequently granted. 284
Mar. 20 Warrants for salaries signed. Indian affairs; the French have built a house in the Seneca country. 285
25 Report of the committee on the above news (sec A. V. col. mtss, 70:08). 286
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Ap I Mohawk sachems before the council; they are sorry that Gov. Cosby did not bring his family to America (see N. I. col. mss, 70:101-2). [286]
4 Assembly adjourned. 290
25 James Lyne ex dem Casper van Hoesen vs Isaac van Duerse in error. 200
p. m .- May 2 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:630-33). 291-95
IO Petition of Capt. Long for land under water at Turtle bay, East river to lie on the table. 295
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17 Petition of Mr van Cortlandt for permission to send as mem- ber of the assembly a representative of Cortlandt manor referred. Plan of the land petitioned for by Capt. Long (p. 295) referred. Petition of John de Peyster, Rutger Bleecker et al (see L. P. 11:90) referred. 296
21 Licenses to purchase land granted: to John de Peyster et al (p. 290); to Vincent Matthews; to Michael Dunning; to Daniel Denton. 297
22 Writ for election of a representative for Cortlandt manor to issue. 298
3I Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:633). 25-8
June 18 Warrants for salaries signed. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:633). Jas. Lyne ex dem C. van Hoesen vs Isaac van Duerse. Petition of the minister etc of the Dutch church in Schenectady (see N. Y. col. miss, 70:107) referred and subsequently granted. 290
20-21 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:634-35). 302 -- 4
License to purchase Indian lands granted to David D. Schuyler (see L. P. 11:08).
p. m .- 22 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:636). 305-6 Patent granted to Thos. Froeman, Jas. Lyne et al (see L. P. II:99). 305
July 13 Warrants signed: to the clerk and the doorkeeper of the assembly for salaries; to Daniel Gautier for building a room for the assembly (see \. Y. col. miss. 70:108); to John de Peyster, John Schuyler and John Jurie Kast for victual- ling the troops at Oswego. Patents granted: to Jos. Wor- rell et al (see L. P. 11:103); to Jas. Lyne et al (see L. P. II:102). Patent of incorporation to the Dutch church at Schenectady (p. 302). Argument of Mr Murray relating to courts of justice allowed to be printed. 308
Aug. 23
Warrants signed: to Lieut. Nelson for salary as commis- sary at Oswego: to Dr Fisher for medicines and to Charles Kerr surgeon, there. Patent- granted: to Win Cosby sheriff of Amboy et al (see I. P. 11 :112): to Peter
1 de Lancey (see L. P. 11:107). Licenses to purchase In-
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dian lands: to Capt Wm Dick et al (see L. P. 11:IIO) ; to Dariel Horsmander (see I. P. II:108); to Johs. Lan- singh et al (sec L. P. If:Ic9). Accounts of Lieut. Paschal Nelson for stores furnished to the troops at Os- wego; of Matthew Beeckman and of Thos. Williams jr for transporting soldiers, to be laid before the next assem- bly. 309
21 Warrants signed: to Lieut. Nelson to pay his account (see N. Y. col. mss, 70:113); to Charles Kerr surgeon at Oswego for salary. Gov. Cosby is going to New Jersey. 31I
Sep. 30
Robert Lurting reappointed mayor. Richard Nicolls coroner, and John Symes appointed sheriff of New York; mayor and sheriff of Albany reappointed. 312
Oct. 3
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Warrants for salaries signed. License to purchase Indian lands granted: to Capt. Win Dick, Nich's Cooper and John Lindesay (see L. P. (: (3); to Thomas Williams, Edw'd Collins et al (see L. P. II:115). Patents: to Johs. Lan- singh et al. (p. 309); to Vincent Matthews, Michael Dun- ning and Daniel Denton (p. 297; see L. P. II:114). Rule made about granting land patents. 312
17 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:637). Petitions referred: of David D. Schuyler (see L. P. 11:126); of John Schuyler, Phil. Schuyler, John Schuyler jr, and Fred. Morris (sce L. P. 1I :124). 315
18 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:638). Petition of John Schuyler et al (p. 315) granted. 316
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Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:638)\ Patent granted to David Schuyler (16:315; see L. P. II:128). Proposals made by the secretary, the surveyor general and the attorney general concerning the frontiers, trade and quit- rents. I
25-26 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:639). 5-6
26 Petition of Paul Richards, Lewis Johnston, Johs. Myndertse, Johs. Coenrat Petri and Thos. Taylor (see L. P. 11: 132) referred. Order on petition of Gerrit Johannisen Lansing and Robert Lansing (see L. P. 11:130-31). 6
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29 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:640). Petition of Lieut. Walter Butler and Archi'd Kennedy (see L. P. 11:138) re- ferred. 7 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:640). License to purchase Indian lands granted to Geo. Clarke and John Lindesay (see L. P. 11:134). Patents: to Fred'k Morris et al (see
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L. P. II:137): to Jacob Glen, John Schuyler and Arent Bradt (see L. P. II:136); to Chas. Boyle (see L. P. II :135). 8
Nov. I Legislative minutes (Jour. 1:641). IO
p. m. Patent granted to James Stringham and Daniel Everitt (see L. P. IT :139). 10
2-4 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:642-43). 12-14
5 Draft of a proclamation for the encouragement of immigra- tion from Europe: approved and ordered printed. . Royal order disallowing an act of assembly.
6 Legislative minutes (sec Jour. 1:643). License to purchase Indian lands granted to Corn's van Horne et al (see L. P. II :141). Farmers of duties on Indian goods called on for their accounts. Accounts of treasurer called for. Proc- lamation to issue etc (see V. V. col. mss, 70:118). 18
7 Warrant drawn June 18 to order of Johs. Cuyler etc ex- changed ior one to order Jeremiah van Rensselaer. War- rant to Lawrence Claesen for salary as Indian interpreter. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:644). 19
8-11 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:644-45). 20-21
12 License to purchase Indian land granted to Wm Cosby jr, Henry Cosby, John Felton et al (see L. P. II : 144-45). 22
13 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I :645). 22
15 Account of bills of credit cancelled and outstanding called for. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:646). 23
p. m. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:646). 25
John Peter Zenger arrested for publishing seditious libels. 25
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Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:647). Patents granted: to George Clarke (see L. P. 11:148); to Peter Winne (see I. P. IT:149). Warrant to issue to David Abr'in Schuyler for salary as commissary at Oswego. 25
25 Above warrant signed. Patent granted to John Hamilton, Fred'k Morris, Thos. Hammond, Michael Laurier, John Alson and Joseph Sackett jr (see L. P. 11:150). Legisla- tive minutes (see Jour. 1:647). 27
p. 11. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:647). Petition of Elizabeth Deane widow of Christ'r Deane (see L. P. 11:151) referred. 29 26-28 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:648-49). 31-32 Dec. 2 License to purchase Indian lands granted to Jacob Lan- singh (sec L. P. 11:152). 36
1735 Feb. 5 Warrants for salaries. signed. Account of the revenue called for. Proclamation to issue for the discovery of counter- iciters of bills of credit. Warrant of survey granted to Thos. Williams and Edw'd Collins (see L. P. 11 :160). 36
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1735 Mar. 6 Warrants ior salaries signed. Gabriel Ludlow appointed clerk of the peace and of the common pleas in Orange county: Vincent Matthews the former clerk refuses to sur- render the records (see N. Y. col. mss, 70:126). 38
Ap. 3 Patents granted: to Wm Cosby jr, Henry Cosby, John Fel- ton et al (p. 22, sce I. P. 11:165); to Fred'k Morris et ale (see I .. P. II:166). Order on petition of Gerrit Johannise Lansingh and Robert Lansingli (p. 6). Caveat entered by Andries Coeymans and others against a patent to Thos. Williams and Edw'd Collins (p. 36). 40
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5 Warrant to Mathew Beeckman for transporting soldiers to Oswego. Order on petition of Thos. Williams and Edw'd Collins (see L. P. (1:167). Minutes sent home. 42 Addition to the proclamation of Nov. 5 (p. 14). Accounts of the auditor-general examined and warrant signed, War- rants for salaries cigned.
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27 Additional instruction to Gov. Cosby that the surveyors general of customs shall be members of the councils in the colonies; Jolin Peagrum present surveyor general sworn in and takes his seat. Patent of incorporation granted to the church at Hempstead (see N. Y. col. mss, 70:131). License to purchase Indian lands granted to Jacob Glen et al (see L. P. 11:177). John de Peyster and John Schuy- ler appointed commissaries for victualling the troops at Oswego.
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Paul Richards appointed mayor vice Robert Lurting de- ceased. Licenses to purchase Indian lands granted: to John Groesbeck, Peter Wagenaer et al (see I .. P. 11 :180) ; to Wm Dick (see L. P. 11:181); to Lieut. Walter Butler and Greetje Vrowman (sec L. P. 11:182).
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Royal order confirming an act of assembly. Draft of patent to Hempstead church (p. 48) referred and subsequently approved. Gov. Cosby is going to New Jersey.
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Warrants for salaries signed. Mistake in drawing warrant to Matthew Beeckman on the wrong fund rectified. Gov. Cosby intending to go to Albany nominates Paul Richards as mayor. Capt. Win. Cosby sheriff and Rich'd Nicholls coroner of New York; Edw'd Holland mayor and John Lindesay sheriff of Albany. Patent granted to Aron Stephens and Joli Lindesay (see L. P. 11 : 185). 55
29 Nominations for mayors etc of New York and Albany made as above. 57
Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:652). 57
Albany Oct. IT Ft George 24 Account of moneys appropriated for military purposes called for. Warrant to Surgeon Chas. Kerr for services at
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Oswego signed. Petition of Lieut. Paschal Ncison (see N. Y. col. mas, 70:111) referred. License to purchase Indian lands granted to Arch'd Kennedy and Lewis John- ston (see L. P. 11 :189). 58
Nov. 3
Patent granted to David Schuyler and John Lindesay (see L. P. 11:190). Report on the petition of Lieut. Paschal Nelson (p. 58; see N. Y. col. mss, 70:145); order thereon. Legislative minutes ( see Jour. 1:632). 60
4-7 Legislative minutes (see Jour. I:653-54) 64-66
7 Patent granted to Peter de Lancey and Jolin Lindesay (sec L. P. 11 :191). 66
8 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:655). 69
24 Gov. Cosby ill and the council meet in his bedroom. Rip
van Dam suspended from the council. Minutes sent home. 74
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Gov. Cosby dead. George Clarke elected to act as president, James Alexander not voting; he is sworn in and takes the chair. Proclamation to issue giving notice of Gov. Cosby's death and confirming all officers in their places. Seal commission etc delivered to President Clarke; also seal of New Jersey.
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Communication received from Mr Home, secretary of New Jersey, concerning the seal of that province and Cosby's commission of it; order thereon. .
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Assembly adjourned. Patents granted: to Wm Bowen, Jacob Glen and John Lindesay (see L. P. 12:2); to John Groes- beck, Peter Wagenaer, David Schuyler, John Empie, Stephen van Rensselaer and Gerardus Beeckman (see L. P. 12:4).
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25 Patents granted: to James Stringham (see L. P. II :193) ; to John Schuyler and Neltje Bradt, widow of Jochim Bradt (see L. P. 12:37). Petition of Jolin Lindesay and Phil Livingston (see L. P. 12:8) to lie on the table. Order con- cerning purchases of Indian lands.
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I Patrick: Lithgow ex dem Wm Nicoll defendant in error vs Brinley Sylvester. Patrick Lithgow ex dem Wm Nicoll and Ruth Dwight defendants in error vs Brinley Sylvester. Warr .nts for salaries signed. Order in relation to " coun- terparts " of bills of eredit found in the warehouse of Rob't Lurting deceased. 83
15 Counterfeited dollars found in the secretary's office: order thereon. Brinley Sylvester vs Patrick Lithgow ete in error (see N. Y. col. miss, 71:14). 85
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Petitions of Joseph Sackett (see L P'. 12:9) referred. Order on petition of freeholders of Orange county complaining against Jamies Jackson judge of the common pleas.
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27-May 4 Assembly adjourned. 87-88
6 Patents granted: to Join Lindesay and Phil. Livingston (p. 79); to Joseph Sackett (p. 26). Patrick Lithgow etc vs Brinley Sylvester. Indian affairs: South Carolina In- dians want to make a treaty with the five nations (see N. Y. col. mss, ;1:20). So
13 Account of the revenne called for. Petition of John de Pey- ster and Johannes Lawyer (sec L. P. 12:11) referred. 91
16 Report concerning the counterparts of bills of credit found (p. 83). Patent granted to Jolin de Peyster and Johannes Lawyer (p. 91). Cath taken by the president as chancellor. Tools for Oswege. 92
20 Order on petition of freeholders of Orange county against Judge James Jackson. Petition of Adoniah Schuyler (see 1 L. P. 12:18) referred.
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27 Indian affairs. Minutes sent home.
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Provision to be made for Mrs Cosby widow of the late gov- ernor. Mrs Cosby makes a present to the government of the queen's picture. Account of the revenue to be filed (see N. Y. col. mss, 71:24). Furniture for the council cham- ber to be bought. Petition of Lieut. Walter Butler re- ferred, and license to purchase Indian lands subsequently granted (see L. P. 12:15-16). Accounts of the auditor- general examined and warrant signed. Patent for a ferry from Staten Island to Elizabethtown granted to Adoniah Schuyler (p. 96). Warrants for salaries signed. 99
15 Letters received from the duke of Newcastle and from Mr Oglethorpe about the settlement in Georgia and Spanish designs: order thereon. J02
17 Proclamation against supplying provisions to the Spaniards to be printed. Patent granted to Wm Dick, Fred'k Mor- ris, Alex'r Colden, Elizabeth Colden, Wm Cosby, Tim'y Bagley, Charles Williams and Jolin Lyne (see L. P. 12:20). Warrants signed: to President Clarke for council chamber furniture; to commissaries for victualling troops at Oswego. 10.4
26 Pardon granted to Marg't Glass convicted of felony on the application of Mrs Cosby. Petition of Lieut. Walter Butler (sec L. P. 12:31) to lie on the table. Petition of Richard Nicholls (see L. P. 12:20) granted. 105
July I Patent granted to Lieut. Walter Butler (p. 106).
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Patent granted to Thos. Noxon (see I. P. 12:34). 10.8
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Assembly adjourned. Draft of patent to Adoniah Schuyler (p. 95, 69) approved. Daniel Horsmanden appointed judge of the court of vice admiralty. Patrick Lithgow etc vs Brinley Sylvester. 110
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Patrick Lithgow etc ve Brinley Sylvester. Dan'l Horsman- den sworn in as judge of the admiralty. III
Aug. 5
Patent granted to James Mounell (see L. P. 12:37). License to purchase Indian land of John Wemp (see L. P. 12:38). Warrant to issue to Dr Shackburg stigcon of the four independent companies for medicines furnished to the gar- rison at Oswego 112
Sep. 14-15 Assembly adjourned. 113-14
23 Licenses to purchase Indian lands granted: to James Hen- derson and John Lindesay (see I. P. 12:44); to Wouter Vrooman (see L. P. 12:43). Patent to Fred'k Morris and Samuel Heath (see L. P. 12:41). Orders on petitions: of John Wemp (see L. P. 12:40): of Thos. Hunt jr ( see L. P. 12:42). Account of John de Peyster for supplies to Oswego garrison (see V. Y. col. mss, 71:33-34) referred. Warrant to Dr Shuckburg (p. 112) signed. Fees for reports on peti- tions fixed. 115
29 Paul Richard appointed mayor, Wm Cosby sheriff, Rich'd Nicholls coroner, of New York; Edw'd Holland mayor, John Lindesay sheriff of Albany. 118
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Report on Oswego accounts (see V. Y. col. mss, 70:35) ap- proved and warrants to pay them ordered. Rip van Dam appoints municipal officers: Corn's van Horne mayor, Wim Smith recorder. Rich'd Ashfield sheriff, Richard Nicholls coroner, of New York. Alderman Johs. Burger delivers a copy of Rip van Dam's appointments to Win. Sharpas. Absent members of council called to attend. Pro- clamation to issue to admonish all officers and to warn them against Rip van Dam. 119
p. m. Draft of above proclamation referred. 122
Oct. I
Proclamation approved and ordered published. Instruction relating to the attendance of members of the council. Gun- powder to be purchased. 122
5 Equipments and camp utensils to be bought for the garri- son of Fort George. 12.1
6 Account of military stores to be taken. 124
7 Hearing on the objections. made by the mayor of West- chester against patent to Thos. Hunt jr (p. 115) postponed. License to purchase Indian lands granted to James Hen- derson and John Jost Petri (see L. P. 12:44). Necessaries to be bought for the garrison of Fort George. 125
12 Assembly adjourned. 127
13 Additional instruction to President Clarke relating to the form of prayer for the royal family (see N. Y. col. MISS. 71:44). 127
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14 Hearing of caveat by the corporation of Albany against patent to John Wemp (p. 115) postponed. Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:661). 128
15 Petition of Thos. Hunt jr (p. 115) rejected. 133
16 Albany against John Wemp (p. 115, 128) heard, but not decided. 133
19 Petitions received: from settlers near Fort Hunter about building a fort at the carrying place; from Oswego traders in behalf of Surgeon Charles Kerr; both referred to the assembly. 135
30 Geo. Clarke appointed lieutenant governor, takes the ustial oaths and publishes his commission at the city hall. 1.36
Nov. 4 Memorial of Dr Cadw. Colden concerning purchases of In- dian lands (see N. Y. col. inss, 71:65) referred. Petition of Wm Cosby and Charles Clinton (sce L. P. 12:49) referred. 137 1 5 Patent granted to Win. Cosby and Charles Clinton (p. 137). Henry Holland and Rensselaer Nicoll appointed assistant justices of the common pleas at Albany vice Phil. Schuy- ler and Edw'd Holland, resigned. I37
IO Assembly to be prorogued henceforth instead of being ad- journed. A frecholder to be appointed sheriff of West- chester county. Patent granted to Chief Justice James de Lancey, John Lindesay, Paschall Nelson, Jacob Glen and Wm Bowen (see L. P. 12:50). 139
II License to purchase Indian lands granted to John Poole, Timothy Green, Martin van Bergen et al (see L. P. 12:51). 140 Report on the memorial of Dr Colden (p. 137). I41
Dec. 2 1737
Jan. 6 Patents granted: to Samuel van Horne (see L. P. 12:63) ; conditionally to Thos. Ellison; and to John Sackett and . James Stringham (see L. P. 12:61). License to purchase Indian lands to Valentine Herman and Fred'k Romo (see L. P. 12:62). 1.43
Feb. 24 Thos. Broughton of South Carolina writes that he has news trom Commodore Dent at Jamaica of Spanish designs against Georgia. Proclamation to issue forbidding the sale of provisions etc to the Spaniards. 1.46
25 Proclamation approved. No vessels to be cleared for St Augustine. 1.47
Mar. 3 License to purchase Indian lands granted to Cloude de la Metre, Thos. Nottingham, Wm. Leggitt, George Ingoldsby and Isaac van Alstyne (see L. P. 12:70). 14S
2.4 The mayor of New York ordered to impress seamen for the Tartar man-of-war. Capt. Norris commanding ; a committee to inquire about desertions from the ship. 149
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Assembly prorogued. Proclamation to issue for a day of thanksgiving (see N. Y. col. mss. 71:78). 151
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Mayor of New York writes to Capt. Norris. that he eannot comply with the order of the 24th (p. 1.49) and the coun- eil deeides it lias no power in the matter. 153
Ap. 4 Above decision of couneil reiterated on a new letter from Capt. Norris. 154
5 Deposition of Capt. Abr'm Kipp (see N. Y. col. mss, 71:80). Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:675). 155
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Warrant of survey granted David Abrahamsen Schuyler, Fred'k Morris, Charles Williams, Thos. Clarke, Edw'd Col- lins and Sarah Williams (16:204). Petition of Simon John- son, John Auboyneau and James Faviere (see N. Y. col. miss, 71:SI) and affidavit by Johs. Martinus van Harlingen (see L. P. 12:65) read. 160
14 Warrant of survey granted to Thos. Ellison (see L. P. 12:71). Indian affairs; treaty between the five nations and the Vir- ginia Indians (Cherriquees and Cattabaws); French trying to get a foothold at Tierondequat; order thereon. 164
28 Assembly prorogued. 167
Assembly dissolved. Minutes sent home. 167
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Writs for election of a new assembly to be issued. License to purchase Indian lands granted to Capt. Peter Warren, Alex'r Ramsey and Wm. Tattum (see L. P. 12:79). War- rant of survey to James Stringham and John Sackett (see L. P. 12:80). 168
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