History Calendar of Council minutes 1668-1783, pt 1 (New York colony), Part 32

Author: New York (Colony) Council; Fernow, Berthold, 1837-1908. cn; Van Laer, Arnold Johan Ferdinand, 1869-
Publication date: 1902
Publisher: Albany, University of the State of New York
Number of Pages: 696


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26 Letter received from the lords of trade coneerning Massachu- setts and New Hampshire boundaries; order thereon. Rules made in regard to patents for land for which purchase licenses had been granted (16:312). Indian affairs; the Freneh have received permission to build at Tierondequat. 170


June 15 Assembly meets. 173


Aug. 2 Patont granted to Wm Corry late of Ireland for land at or near Aries creek, Tienonderoga creek, Godority patent and Sehoharie. 173


June 24 Gov. Clarke's speech to the five nations about permission Albany given to the French to build at Tierondequat (see N. Y. col. miss, 71:85, 87). 175


Aug. 25 Letters received, from Phil. Severne English eonsul at Sallee It George to Maeky and Smith at Cadiz, and from these to Guilian Verplanek, about Edw'd Burrows master of the sloop Happy of Bermuda (see V. Y. col. mss. 71:90-92). 177


26 Examination of the above Edward Burrows; order thereon. I78 Sep.


2 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:681). 181


Order on petition of inhabitants of New York city (sec N. Y. col. mss, 71:95). 189


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Win Cosby sheriff of New York heard on the above peti- tion; council advises not to intermeddle in the matter. 189


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Petiuon from Albany abone securing the frontiers referred to the assembly. Military stores to be inspected. License to purchase Indian land granted to Wm Corry (see L. P. 12'94). Patent to John Lindesay, Jacob Roseboom, Leen- dert Gansevoort and Sybrant van Schaick (see L. P. 12:93).


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Mayor etc of New York, and of Albany renominated. War- rants signed: to Henry Koster for salary as commissary at Oswego: to Peter Schuyler as same; to Arch'd Fisher and to James Henderson for medicines furnished to the garrison there. 195


Oct. 6 Patent granted to John Wemp, the caveat by the corpora- tion of Albany having been withdrawn. 197 ,


10 Warrants signed: for salaries; for supplies and incidentals at Oswego; all for a year past. 197


13 Order on a petition from Schenectady (see L. P. 12:99). Patent granted to John Lindesay (sce L. P. 12:100). 204


1.1 Patent granted to Jacob Lansingh, Abr'm Lansingh and Jacob Glen (see L. P. 12:100). 207


18 Patent granted to Zacharias Hoffman and Evert Derwilliger (sce L. P. 12:95). 20S


28 Licenses to purchase Indian lands granted: to John Jurie Kast jr, John Wendell jr, George Seypel and Peter Sney- der (see I. P. 12:103); to Arent van Dyck, Barent van Beuren, Leendert Conyn jr and Johan Coenrat Petri (see L. P. 12:104) ; to Henry van Rensselaer jr, Hendrick Wemp and Arent Stephens (see L. P. 12:105). 21I


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Patents granted: to Aaron Bradt (see L. P. 12:116); to Wm Kettelhuyn, Kilian de Ridder, Gerrit de Rider and Wal- raven Cluts (see L. P. 12:112-13) ; to Valentine Herman and Fred. Romo (see L. P. 12:115). Petition of Micajah Town- send and Win Hawkshust (see N. Y. col. mss, 71:117) read. Order on petition of Phil. Livingston for a certificate (see N. Y. col. mss. 71:116). Warrants to the Indian commis- sioners for salaries. 213


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Patent granted to John Schuyler jr, Plal. Schuyler, Stephen Bayard. Samuel Bayard jr, James Stephenson and John Livingston (see L. P. 12:121). License to purchase In- dian lands to Johs. van Deurson and Johs. van der Poel (see I .. P. 12:120); renewal of such license to Timothy Green and Martin van Bergen (see L. P. 12:119). 219


13 Petition of Coenrat Frank for land on the south side of the Mohawk river to lie on the table. 223


16 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:712). 224


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Jan. 5 Sessions of the circuit courts in the various counties set- tled; ordinance for it to be prepared. Questions concern- ing the province from the lords of trade: referred to dif- ferent committees. 226


18 Ordinance concerning sessions of circuit courts read and approved. 232


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Patents granted: to Charles Boyle (see L. P. 12:128): to James Henderson sr, James Henderson jr and John Linde- say (see I .. P. 12:125); to Phil. Livingston (see L. P. 12:126); licenses to purchase Indian lands to Aaron Bradt, Volkert van Veghten, Gerrit Cornelise van der Bergh, Hen- drick Vrooman, Myndert Wemp, Abr'm Mebee, John Hen- drick Clarke jr, Arent Stephens, Leendert Helmer and Nich's Pickett (see L. P. 12:120): to Henry van Rensse- laer jr, Hendrick Wemp, Abr'm Truax and Arent Stephens (sec L. P. 12:127). 233


Ap. 4 Assembly to be prorogued. 238


5 Assembly prorogued. 238


6 Hearings on the petitions: from Schenectady (p. 204; see L. P. 12:123); Wouter Vrooman (p. 115); the first to be granted, the latter dismissed. 239


17 Royal commission received for settling the difficulties be- tween Connecticut and the Mohegan Indians; meeting ap- pointed. 241


May 5 Customhouse officers to search the sloops of Abr'm Kipp and Edw'd Griffith for goods forbidden to be exported. Depositions of Abr'm Kipp master of the sloop Don Car- los. of David Griffith master of the sloop Jacob, of Lewis Thibon, of John Lush master of the sloop Georgia Packet, concerning Spanish designs upon Georgia (see V. Y. col. MISS, 72:54-57). Proclamation to issue forbidding supplies being carried to St Augustine (see V. Y. col. mss, 72:61). Patent granted to Arent Bradt and Jacob Glen (see L. P. 12:132). Petition of Joseph Carpenter and John Lattin (see L. P. 12:133) to lie on the table. Royal order confirming an act of assembly.


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8 Rhode Island commissioners agree upon the date fixed by New York commissioners in the Connecticut-Moliegans matter (see N. Y. col. mss, 72:52-53). Sloop of David Griffth not to be cleared. Examinations of shipmasters continued; Thos. Pemiston of the sloop Eagle (see V. Y. col. miss, 72:58). 258


Sloops of Abr'in Kipp and David Griffith may be cleared under bond upon representation of their owner, Mr Wal- ton. Chief Justice de Lancey to be present at the meeting


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of the commissioners for settling Mohegans-Connecticut difficulties. Order in re Burger Huyck et al (16:118). 261


19 Capt. James Tucker of the sloop Midnight, and Alex'r Hext examined in regard to the Spanish intentions against Georgia (see .V. Y. col. mss, 72:59-60). Proclamation of May 5th rescinded (see .V. Y. col. mss, 72:63). 265


June 6 Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. miss, 72:69). 27 1


24 George Clarke jr appointed secretary, and Fred'k Morris his deputy; the latter sworn in. Examination of shipmasters; Wm Seymour of the sloop Johanna, and Joseph Hinson of the sloop Mary concerning smallpox in the West Indies (see N. Y. col. ms, 72:70-71). Quarantine measures. 271


27 John Hunt of the brigantine St Peter examined (see N. Y. col. mss, 72:72). Vessels from the West Indies and from South Carolina to be quarantined near Bedlars (Bedloes) island. 276


Aug. 22 Indian affairs; five nations not to go to Virginia to make treaties (see .V. Y. col. mss, 72:77-78). License to purchase Indian lands granted to Eben'r Holly, Solomon Carpenter, George Wood and Wm Fin (see L. P. 12:158). Patents to Cadw. Colden jr, and Coenrat Rightineyer (see L. P. 12:159); to Johannes van Deurson and Johs. van der Poel (see L. P. 12:160). 279


Sep. 29


Simon Johnson proposed for mayor, James Livingston for sheriff of New York; both rejected: Wm Cosby preferred as sheriff; Richard Nicholls nominated coroner. Patent granted to John Lindesay (see L. P. 12:164). Order on petition of Robert Hunt (see L. P. 12:165). Warrants signed: to Surgeon Charles Kerr for services at Oswego; to commissioners for victualling troops there; to Lieut. Paschall Nelson for salary as commissary there. 282


p. m. Edward Holland nominated mayor, John Lindesay sheriff of Albany. 285


Oct. 5 Petition of the sachems of the Seneca country for a pastor; referred to the assembly. License to purchase Indian land granted to Capt. Edw. Clarke (see L. P. 12:163).


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17 Patents granted: to Alex'r Montgomerie, Alex'r McNaught, Peter McArthur, Daniel Carmichil and 26 others lately arrived from North Britain (see L. P. 12:170) ; to John Mc- Neal (see I. P. 12:108); to Ronald Campbell (sce L. P. 13:1); to Anne, Sarah. Catherine, George, Elizabeth and Mary Bradley, children of the late Att'y-Gen. Richard Bradley (see I. P. 12:16;). Petition of John Thomas (see L. P. 12:169) tabled. 200


20 Legislative minutes (see Jour. 1:724). 205


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1738 28 Royal mandamus appointing Gco. Clarke jr to the council vice Francis Harrison resigned. Patent granted to Tim- othy Bagley, John Watts and George Lurting (scc L. P. 13:6). Order on petition of John Thomas (scc L. P. 13:5). Warrants for military expenses at Albany, Schenectady, Fort Hunter and Oswego signed. Minutes sent home by Capt. Bryant. 301


1739 Feb. 9


Royal order repealing an act of assembly. Assembly dis- solved; writs for election of a new one to issue. Licenses to purchase Indian lands granted: to Geo. Ingoldsby, Timothy Bagley, Rich'd Nicholls, Fred'k Morris, Rich'd Shuckburgh, Alex'r Colhoun, Chas. O'Neile, Jas. Lyne, Arent Stephens, Leendert Lansing. John Baptist van Eps jr, Dow Fonda, Abr'm Truax, Rob't Todd, Wm Eng- lish and Alex'r Malcolmc (see L. P. 13:18); to Leonard Gansdeworth, Gerrit Corn's van der Bergh. Abr'm Wen- dall, Abr'm Dow, Dow Fonda, Johs. Hun, Jacob Wendall et al (see L. P. 13:17). Patent to Phil. Livingston, John de Peyster, Cadw. Colden jr, John Joseph Petri, John Lindesa- and James Henderson (see I. P. 13:17). 305


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Legislative minutes of council from Oct. 14, 1736 to Nov. 3, 1740 printed in Journal of the legislative council of the colony of New York, 1:661-767.


Vol. 19, 1739-44


1739 Mar. I Order on petition of Capt. John Budd, Hachaliah Brown and Jonathan Brown (sce N. Y. col. muss, 72:101). I


Table of fees for the ferry from Rye to Oysterbay approved (see L. P. 13:24).


27 Ap. 14 Gov. Clarke not to go to Albany and meet the Indians be- cause of smallpox in town. Assembly to adjourn for the same reason. Minutes sent home.


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Patents granted: to Corn's du. Bois (see L. P. 13:27); to Edward Clarke (see I. P. 13:28); to Jas. Henderson and Philipp Livingston (see L. P. 13:29); to Arent Bratt et al (scc L. P. 13:30). License to purchase Indian lands to Samuel Burn and William IIelen (see L. P. 13:31). Peti- tion of James de Lancey and Edw'd Collins (sce L. P. 13:33) granted. Petition of Jeremiah Dunbar (sce L. P. 13:34). Indian affairs (see N. Y. col. mss, 72:107-9). 5


21 : Indian affairs: French intrigues. Answer of Dr Cadw. Colden to the petition of Jeremiah Dunbar (see L. P. 13:35-36); order thereon.


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June 28 Patent granted to Edw'd Clarke (see L. P. 13:42). License to purchase Indian land to Charles Boyle (see L. P. 13:43). Order on a petition of John Auboyneau, Corn's Clopper and Widow Ann McKnight (see N. Y. col. mss, 72:117). 18


July 3


Information concerning forged bills of credit; proclamation to issue regarding it (see V. Y. col. mss, 72:118). Certifi- cate prayed for by John Auboyneau et al (p. IS) approved. Warrant to commissioners for victualling troops at Oswego signed.


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6 Above proclamation to be printed. Above certificate signed. Order on complaint by Walter Hetherington. schoolmaster at the ferry vs Justice Christ'r Codwise of Kings county (see N. Y. col. mss, 72:120). License to purchase Indian land granted to James Dillon (see L. P. 13:48).


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Patent granted to Martin van Bergen (see L. P. 13:50). Petition of Charles O'Neile, Alex'r Colden and Peter Matthews (see L. P. 13:51) tabled. Hearing of Walter Hetherington vs Christ'r Codwise (p. 25; see N. Y. col. mss, 72:121, 125). 27


17 Royal warrant to grant commissions of marque and reprisal against Spain; letter from duke of Newcastle in relation thereto. Proclamation to issue authorizing reprisals (see N. Y. col. mss, 72:122). 29


p. m. ` Above proclamation read, approved and ordered printed. Draft of a commission of marque to be prepared. 33


21 Form of the commission and instructions to be given to commanders of private inen-of-war. . Form of bond for owners of them. 33


26 Capt. Pearce of the Flamborough, royal man-of-war wants carpenters impressed to clean his ship; opinion of council thereon.


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Sep. 29 John Cruger nominated mayor, Wm Cosby sheriff and Richard Nicholls coroner of New York; Edw'd Holland mayor, and Henry Holland sheriff of Albany. 44 44


Oct. 24


Assembly matters referred to a committee.


25 Report of the above committee. Petition of Benj. Faneuil. Peter Fauconnier and Johs. Hardenbergh (see V. V. col. MISS, 72:135-36) read. Patent granted to Peter Winne (see L. P. 13:59). 45


Nov. 7 Warrant to commissioners for victualling troops at Oswego signed. Vessels known or suspected of trade with the Spaniards to be cleared only under bond.


Dec. 6 Lieut. Walter Butler commanding at Fort Hunter to be commissioner for building a fort in the Mohawk country vice Hendrik Vrooman . deceased, with Jan Wimple.


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Vidonia and Malmsey vines on board the snow Restoration Thos. Fowler master, and the ship Canary Merchant John Plunkett master, not to be seized (see N. Y. col. mss, 72:140-47). 52


Letter received from Gov. Belcher relating to boundary mat- ters. Commissioners to meet at Albany. 53


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Capt. Henry Row appointed commissioner of fortifications vice Corn's de Peyster declined.


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Petitions of Rey Henry Barclay (see L. P. 13:63); of Peter Winne and James Dillon (see L. P. 13:64) for licenses to purchase Indian lands referred and subsequently granted. Petitions of Jacques Cortelyou, Jacques Cortelyou jr, Hermanus Borkelo and Simon Simonson (see L. P. 13:22), and of Thos. Stillwell both ior ferry rights from Long Island to Staten Island referred. Warrants for salaries signed. Debiors of the treasury to be prosecuted.


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23 Fees of the admiralty court in cases of prizes considered and an ordinance relating to them to be prepared. 62


24 Ordinance for establishing fees for the condemnation of Prizes in the admiralty court. Massachusetts boundary. Jacques Cortelyou et al to withdraw their petition (p. 56) and bring in another. 64


30 Proclamations to issue: against damages to the fortifications; to recall commissions of marque. Leggit of Westchester accused of dissuading men from enlisting against Spain, to be prosecuted. 69


Ap. 5 Opinion of council concerning a double guard at Oswego. Mohawks want a new chapel: referred to the assembly. 70


12 Letters received from the duke of Newcastle with the declaration of war against Spain; proclamation to issue announcing it and calling for volunteers. Royal order re- ceived concerning letters of marque. Order on a caveat entered by Corn's van Brunt. Jose van Brunt, Rutger van Brunt, Nich's van Brunt, George Lott and Thos, Pallut against ferry right petitioned for by Jacques Cortelyou et al (p. 56, 64). 71


May 13 Legget and Barnes not to be prosecuted for the present. Message from the assembly about adjournment. 72


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17 Draft of a commission of marque and reprizal and instruc- tions to commanders of private men-of-war. Form of bond to be given by owners. Terret Lester appointed pilot. 1


Embargo laid on all provisions. 14


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Instructions to Gov. Clarke for the expedition against the Spanish colonics. Proclamation to issue for the en- couragement of volunteers (see .N. Y. col. miss, 73:1-2). 15


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2.4 Proclamation to invite volunteers to come forward and enlist. "Method and form" to be subscribed by volun- teers received from Col. Blakeney. 23


27 Col. Blakeney present in council. Letters to be written to enlisting officers (see N. Y. col. miss, 73: 3-4). 30


28 Account of available moneys in the treasury called for. Minissink affairs, Assembly to be asked to provide incans for the expedition.


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July 5 Order on a letter from Anth. Lispenard jr, John Ward, David Ogden and Wm Fowler about the command of a company raised by them; Anthony Lispenard to be captain. Affidavit of Solomon Davis about Minissink matters referred. 32


12 Opinion of council concerning the pay to be given to the volunteers


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22 David Provoost jr to be captain of a company raised by him; the lieutenancy is offered to Hinman who refuses to accept; he is to be persuaded to take it.


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26 Robert Kennedy appointed 2d lieutenant, Wm Nicolls ensign in Capt. Provoost's company. Answer from the burgomasters of Amsterdam (see N. Y. col. miss, 72:142). Warrants for salaries signed. Patent granted to Valkert Oothout, Jolin de Wit, James Gardiner, Chas. Williams, Rich'd Nicholls, Win Jamison et al (see L. P. 13:68).


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Aug. 4 Embargo on provisions raised sufficient quantities having been secured for the expedition.


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5 Translation of letter from the burgomasters of Amsterdam (p. 36). Thos. Stillwell granted the sole ferry right from Yellow Hook, Kings county, to the mouth of the Kill van Kull on Staten Island. Minutes sent home. 39


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Indian conference at Albany, Aug. 16-17. Royal approbation of an act of assembly. Jolin Cruger nominated mayor, Win Jamison sheriff, Rich'd Nicholls coroner of New York; John Schuyler jr mayor, Henry Holland sheriff of Albany. Warrants for salaries signed. 41


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Oct. 14 Warrant to commissioners for victualling troops at Oswego signed. 58


20 Patent granted to Jacob Mase, John Rutger Bleecker and Jacobus Rutger Bleecker (sce L. P. 13:67). 66


Nov. 3 Warrant to commissioners for victualling troops at Oswego. 59


6 Additional instruction to Gov. Clarke relating to the value of foreign coins; proclamation to issue promulgating it. 59


Dec. 2 Proclamation relating to foreign coin read, approved and to be printed. Paul François Cebe surgeon, and wife, both from Languedoc, France, granted letters of denization. 64


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1740 4 Letter from the lords of trade about the boundary line be- tween Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Patent granted to Stephen Bayard et al (see L. P. 13-70). Warrants for salaries signed.


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1741 Jan. 19 Letter received from Admiral Vernon regarding Spanish and French naval movements. No provisions to be ex- ported to foreign ports. Indian affairs (see V. Y. col. mss, 73:29).


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Feb. 4 Letter from the duke of Newcastle about trade etc; order thereon. Wheat forbidden to be exported. Draft of patent to Stephen Bayard approved.


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6 Petition of Jeremiah Lattouch and Joseph Hains for leave to export wheat bought for Thos. Gunter and Thos. Perkins of Boston granted. Col. John Moore and Col. Joseph Robinson, allowed to export beer and candles loaded on board a brigantine before the order of January 19th.


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Mar. 12 Warrants for salaries signed. Petition of Corn's van Horne (see N. Y. col. mss, 73:37, 40) rejected. Vincent Pearce vs John Key and Michael Hubbard in error; same vs George Cummins.


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19 Records saved from the fire in the fort to be stored in the city hall.


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Arrangements to be made in the common council room of the city hall for placing the records.


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Archibald Kennedy vs Thomas Fowles.


26 23 Petition of Gulian Verplanck (see N. Y. col. miss, 73:42) ; not granted. Petition of John Cruger (see V. Y. col. mss, 73:44); not granted. Council advise that the petitions of Isaac and Abr'ın de Peyster (see N. Y. col. mss, 73:45) and . of John Merrett (see .V. Y. col. mss, 73:43) be granted.


Ap. 2 Royal order and proclamation concerning military stores etc received; also letter from And'w Stone secretary of the lords justices in relation to export of provisions; orders thereon. Corn's van Horne's sloop Garrett to be sent from Suffolk county to New York when found.


15 Request of the common council to offer by proclamation a reward for the discovery of incendiaries (see N. Y. col. mss. 74:9); so ordered. Petition of Lauchlan Campbell et al (see L. P. 13:73-74) referred. Comyns vs Pearce; Key and Hubbard vs Pearce; Kennedy vs Fowles. 93


Information received concerning Langlazaree suspected of being a French spy; to be arrested. Pearce vs Comyns; same vs Key and Hubbard. 97


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Key and Hubbard vs Pearce: Comyns vs Pearce; Kennedy v's Fowles. 98


18 Report on the petition of Lauchlan Campbell (p. 93; see L. P. 13:76-77): approved. Kennedy vs Fowles: Pearce vs Comyns; same vs Key and Hubbard. 98


22 Petition of Lauchlan Campbell (see L. P. 13:75): report thereon. 103


25 23 Pearce vs Comyns; same vs Key and Hubbard. 106


Order on representation from the judges of the supreme court for enlarging the present term. Royal order con- cerning form of prayer for the royal family to be pro- mulgated by proclamation. 107


27 Pearce vs Comyns: same vs Key and Hubbard. 100


20 Letters received from Gov. Faesch of Curaçao concerning want of flour and provisions there; referred. 100


30 Report on the above letters. Accounts of Lieut. Paschall Nelson and Surgeon Charles Kerr referred. 110


May 23 Term of the supreme court further extended. Petition of the mayor etc of New York (see .V. Y. col. mss, 73:46); not granted. III


June 9 The negro Jack convicted of connection with the conspiracy pardoned (see V. Y. col. miss, 73:54-55, 57). 114


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The negro Bastian likewise (see V. Y. col. mss, 73:58). 114


1.4 Circuit courts " up Albany river " postponed for a year on account of trials of negro conspirators. Proclamation to issue offering a pardon to all who give information con- cerning the conspiracy. 115


27 Term of the supreme court extended.


July 16 Sentence of the negroes Quack and Othello who were to be burnt changed to hanging. Jasper, a negro belonging to Robert Bound, and Toby to Hercules Windover par- doned. Order on petition of Hendrick Ramsen et al (see L. P. 13:79). Warrants for salaries signed. 116


Aug. 3 Term of the supreme court extended. 118


10 Four Spanish negroes brought to New York to Capt. John Lush pardoned, a fifth one belonging to Capt. Surlye to be executed.


31 Term of the supreme court enlarged. Proclamation to issue appointing a day of thanksgiving for deliverance from the " wicked and dangerous conspiracy." 120


Sep. 5 Letters: from the duke of Newcastle about troops for the expedition under Lord Cathcart: from Gien. Thos. Went- worth on the same subject. Proclamation to issue calling for volunteers. 120


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23 Warrants: to Charles Kerr surgeon at Oswego; to Lieut. Paschall Nelson for transporting soldiers; to Gov. Clarke for same and for salaries signed. Petitions referred: of Peter Winne and James Dillon (see L. P. 13:87) of Rev. Henry Barclay (see L. P. 13:88). 123


Patents granted to the foregoing. 125


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25 29 Petition of Jean Drouet (see V. Y. col. mss, 73:50-60) re- ferred. Mayors etc of New York and Albany renominated. 126 Petitions referred: of Leendert Gansevort, Henry Hol- land, Corns. ten Broeck, Jacob Wendell. Abr'm H. Wen- del!, Johannes H. Wendell, Johs. Hun, Abr'm Dow, Peter Winne, Garrit Corns. van den Bergh, Dow Fonda, John Lindesay, Anna widow of Johs. Everts Wendell and Edw'd Holland (see L. P. 13:94); of John Schuyler (see L. P. 13:96); of Gerardus and John Groesbeck (see L. P. 13:97). The last two granted; further information required on the first. Warrants signed to Win Bradford for salary as printer; to Andries Bratt for salary as commissary at Oswego. Letters: from Gov. Wm Shirley of Boston; from Jno. Minote about French intrigues among the 1 Indians: referred to the assembly. Report on petition of Jean Drouet (p. 126). 128


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Warrants: to contractors for victualling troops at Oswego; to Henry van Rensselaer for same: to James Ramsay for salary as surgeon there; to Gov. Clarke for military trans- portation. 132


Nov. 4 Warrant to Henry van Rensselaer for transporting powder to Oswego signed. Patent granted to Leendert Gansevort et al (p. 128; see L. P. 13:104). 132


16 Petition of Jean Drouet master of the ship Zephyr de Bourdeaux for leave to sell some of his cargo to pay for repairs to his ship granted. 1.34


25 License to purchase Indian lands granted to Stephen Bayard, Corn's van Schaick. John Baptist van Rensselaer, Johs. van Duersen, Barent Vaasburgh and Jacobus van Rensselaer (see L. P. 13:109) ; patent to Peter Schuyler et al (see L. P. 13:81). Petition of Robert Livingston. John Cannon, John Cannon, jr, Jesse Montagnie, John Aspinwall and Gerard Beekman for whari right and land under water in Mont- gomerie ward referred for further information. 1.35


Dec. 22


Order on complaint by inhabitants of Rye against Benj. Brown justice of the Peace (see .V. Y'. col. miss, 73:05). Warrants for salafies signed. License to purchase Indian lands granted to Phil. Livingston jr. Henry Holland; Gerrit Abramse Lansing. Jacob Lansing jr. Polis. Beeckman and


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Johs. Seger (sec f. F. 13'110). Report on the petition of Robert Livingston et al (p. 135); granted. 137


1742


Jan. 2 Conference with members of the assembly concerning inili- tary stores arrived from England. Petition of Altje Colden, Samuel Heath and Francis Sylvester (see L. P. 13:106) referred. Petition of Edw'd Collins. Arent Stephens, Cornelia widow of John Schuyler jr, and Henry Holland for the same tract of land granted. 139


Feb. 25 Answer of Benj. Brown to the complaint against him (p. 137: sce V. Y. col. miss, 73:70). Order in regard to filing complaints. 142


Mar. IO


Protest and affidavit by the master and supercargo of the brigantine Sea Horse against Thos. Pickering governor of Tortola. Complaint against Benj. Brown (p. 137, 139) to be dismissed. Warrants for salaries signed. Negro Tom sentenced to be hanged for burning the house of Widow Bratt reprieved. Patent granted to Richard Bradley (see L. P. 13:115). 143


12 Negro Tom to be executed. Bond given for the Sea Horse (p. 143) to be cancelled. 1.45


18 Letter handed in by Col. Robinson, which directed to "Capt." Robinson was found under his door revealing some design against the city; opinion of council thereon. 146


Ap.


I Smallpox reported raging at Curacao; vessels arrived from there to be inspected and quarantined if necessary. 147


7 Quarantine measures. Indian affairs; southern Indians ex- pected at Albany; Gov. Clarke to go there. License to purchase Indian lands granted to Hendrick Ramsen (see L. P. 13:116). 148


9 Order on petition of Mary Burton (see N. Y. col. mss, 74:142- 43). Warrant to Gov. Clarke for house rent. 1.19


10 Fred'k Philipse and Dan'l Horsmanden certify that Mary Burton is entitled to the reward claimed. Minutes sent home. 151


27 Indian affairs: meeting between six nations and southern Indians necessary; Georgia sends money for presents to six nations; Gov. Clarke advised to go to Albany. 152


May 12


Fetition of Thomas, William, Richard, Nathaniel and Walter Hughson (see N. Y. col. miss, 73:72) rejected. License to purchase Indian lands granted to Adoniah Schuyler, Sam'l Bayard jr, J. B. van Rensselaer, Oliver de Lancey, Margaret Vetch, Clans van den Bergh, Marg't Guss, Abr'in Vaasburgh, John van Duerse, Hendrick Coster and Tobias ten Eyck (see L. P. 13:125). Petition of Joseph Sackett jr (see L. P. 13:117) not granted. 153


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31 Difficulties to obtain the money on the above warrants from the treasurer. 156


June 24 Order on petition of James Alexander and John Moore (see L. P. 13:119). Warrants for salarics and Indian cominis- sioncrs. 157


July 14 Report of the plague raging at Surinheim [Surinam]. Order on a petition of Stephen Bayard, Corns. van Schaiek ct al (p. 135; sce L. P. 13:123), and caveat against it by the owners of Westenhook patent. License to purchase Indian land granted to Jeremiah Greslaer. Martinus Vrooman, Barent Vrooman and Jesaias Swart (see L. P. 13:124). Warrants to Gov. Clarke for firewood and candles to Fort George signed. 160


30 Letters from Capt. Wm Ellis, commanding the Gosport man- of-war, wanting men and announcing that he has orders to sail for S. Carolina; impress warrants issued; volunteers for the cruise called for. 163


Aug. 3 Letter received from Capt. Wm Ellis, asking that an em- bargo be laid on all ships, until he has completed the crew of the Gosport: council advise not to do it. 165


IO Edward Collins as agent of the Westenhook patentees with- draws the caveat against patent to Stephen Bayard et al (p. 160); it is granted. 165


Sep. I Patent granted to Richard Bradley (see L. P. 13:125). Peti- tion of John and Eupham Alsop (see L. P. 13:127) not granted because the land asked for might lay in the Wawayanda or Minisinek patents. Letter received from Cadw. Colden concerning Luke Barrington arrested for seditious and treasonable words; Luke Barrington who has passed hinself of for a schoolinaster and for a methodist preacher under the name of Singleton. to be kept in prison. Warrants for salaries signed. 16;


3 George Jos. Moore deputy clerk of the council appointed upon her petition guardian of Mary Burton under age, for receiving a reward (p. 149). 170


29 Mayor, sheriff and coroner of New York renominated; Cornelius Cuyler nominated mayor, Henry Holland sheriff of Albany. 170


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Patents granted for land in Orange county: to John and Eupham Alsop (see L. P. 13:133) ; to Bartholomew Vroo- inan, Martinus Vrooman. Barent Vrooman, Jesaias Swart and Jeronimus Greslaer (see L. P. 13:131). Licenses to pur-


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chase lands: to Johs Lawyer jr, Nicholas York, John Ecker- son and Peter Silly (see L. P. 13:150); to Wm Bauch and Jacob Fred'k Lawyer (see L. P. 13:129). Warrants signed: to Corns. ten Broeck for military transportation; to Chas. Kerr ior salary as surgeon at Oswego. IZI


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Letter from Thos. Corbett, secretary of the admiralty board in regard to providing erews for men-of-war. Letter re- eeived from Capt. Peter Warren of the Launceston man- `of-war about desertions; proclamation to issue accord- ingly. 174


30 Warrants for the service at Oswego signed. Minutes sent home. 176


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Letter received from Lt. Gov. Wm Gooch of Virginia on Indian troubles; Virginia and Maryland intend to send commissioners for a treaty with the six nations. Indian affairs; minutes of Indian commissioners Mar. 7, 20, 1743; letter from Gov. Clarke to Indian commissioners. 177 187


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Assembly votes received.


Warrants for salaries signed. Patents granted to Riehard Bradley and his daughters AAnne and Catherine (see L. P. 13:138). License to purchase Indian lands to Moses Northrup, Abigail his wife, and Moses Northrup jr (see L. P. 13:140). Patent to Casparus Bronek, Gerrit van Bergen, Martin van Bergen and Hendrick Ramsen (see L. P. 13:137). 183


May 15


Letter received from Gen. Oglethorpe at Frederica on Indian affairs, Spanish invasion and asking for guns and powder; no guns ean be sent on account of the threatening war with Franee. 192


24 Order on a memorial by Patrick Houston (see N. Y. col. mss, 74:155) and a letter from Gen. Oglethorpe about the loan of guns. Warrant of survey granted to John de Peyster (see L. P. 13:145). Petition of Alex'r Colden (see N. Y. col. mss, 74:157) granted. 193


27 Report on the memorial of Patrick Houston (p. 193); old guns to be loaned. Order on petition of Jonn Little (see L. P. 13:147). Warrant of survey granted to Richard Bradley (see L. P. 13:146). 108


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Letter from Indian commissioners at Albany; minutes of the same, May 2. Warrants for salaries etc signed. Patent granted to Stephen Bayard (see L. P. 13:148). 201


21 License to purchase Indian lands granted to John Ruther- ford (see L. P. 13:152). Answer received from Cadw.


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