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20 Gov. Dongan returned. Petition of Dirck Dyc for return of money paid for the release of his son John fromn cap- tivity in Algiers granted as the son was dead before the money reached its destination.
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22 Instructions and orders for the governing of Pemaquid (see Hough. Pemaquid. p. 75-SI).
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Petition of Fredk. Ellis (see .V. Y. col. miss, 31:93) referred to Capt. J. Youngs, Capt. John Howell and Isaac Arnold. Petition of mayor and aldermen referred to Mr West. Cornelis Steenwyck appointed mayor, Nicholas Bayard, John Iniaus, Win Pinhorne, Guline Verplanck, John Rob- inson and Wm Cox aldermen.
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25 Governor of Connecticut Robert Treat, Sec. John Allyn, Major Nathan Gold and Mr Pitkin before the council on boundary matters.
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28 Articles of agreement between New York and Connecticut about the boundary line. 28
30 Capt. J. Coler late high sheriff of New York to give an ac- count of monies paid by Fr. Flypsen for two sailors of the ship Rebecca. 31
Dec. 6 Petition of mayor and aldermen of New York (see N. Y. col. m:ss, 31: 95); answer. 32
9 Orders of the weigh money read and signed. 35
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Orders on petitions: of Winnaquaheng sachem of Connec- ticut on the south side of Long Island for remittance of a fine in a suit with Richard Smith: of the inhabitants of Madmans Neck (see N. Y. col. mss, 31: 96). Rah h Cardall's deed. 35
20 Orders on petitions: of the inhabitants of Rye for confir- mation of their lands in Connecticut etc .; of Nathaniel Baler er (see N. Y. col. mas, 31:08). 35
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1684 IO Orders on petitions: of Johannes Sanders Glen of Schenec- tady asking that no one but himself be allowed to plow the Mohawks sachems' land, granted; of Anna van Bor- sum against Jacques Cortiliau (see N. Y. col. mss, 31 : 102); by the inhabitants of Hurley against Henry Pawling about fences (see N. Y. col. mss, 31:97). Answer to a let- ter from the commissaries at Albany on Indian affairs and estates of deceased persons.
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. I9 Inhabitants of other colonies not to plead in New York without the governor's license. Order to Robert Rob- erts master of the Rebecca to appear before the council on complaint of Archill Martlie mate, John Cochart boatswain, and others of the same ship.
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15 Capt. Roberts and the above complainants present; the cap- tain settles the matter.
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41 The matter between Anna van Borsum and Jacques Cor- tillau (p. 38) referred to John Brown, Peter Jacobs, Nich's Bayard and Guline Verplanck. Order on petition of Peter Jacobs Marius (see N. Y. col. mss, 31:103). Case of John Rider administrator of the estate of Roger Rugge de- ceased referred to the mayor and aldermen. Col. Lewis Morris made a member of the council.
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28 Petition of Robert Wright (sce L. P. 2: 26) tabled. Wis- quoscheak Indians renew their allegiance. John de Fries and Harlem lands. Report in re Anna van Borsum vs. Jacques Cortiliau received (see N. Y. col. mss, 31: 107). 43
31 Orders on petitions: of Samuel son of Richard Smith of Nes- aquake about land matters; of Balth. Bayard and Hans Kiersted sons-in-law of Govert Lockerman deceased for an accounting by Francis Rumboutse and Johannes van Brughi executors of Maritie Jansen widow of G. Locker- man. Mr White summoned before the council in re Peter Jacobs Marius (p. 42). Recorder of New York city to give the charge to the grand jury; members of the council may sit as justices of the peace in the quarter sessions of New York county; John West to be clerk of the ses- sions: instructions for the recorder's charge.
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Nich's de Meyer, Guline Verplanck and Peter de la Noy to examine the books of Govert Lockerman (see N. Y. col. 1Ss, 31: III) on the petition of Bath'z Bayard etc. (p. 44). Orders on petitions: of Nich's de Meyer against John Young (see N. Y. col. mss, 31: 110); of Paulus Richards for a quietus as administrator of Tyse Barnse deceased; of Richard Cornell against Robert Wright and Francis Pew. Commissions of Mathias Nicolls and Jolin Palmer as judges read and amended.
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9 Order on a petition of John Richbell concerning a differ- ence about boundaries with Rye. 47
Capt. Matthias Nicolls, John Palmer and Recorder James Graham in the council. Boundaries with New Jersey dis- cussed. Court of chancery to be held.
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IS Letter to Capt. Chambers, Thos. Garton and Mr Beakman as answer to a petition from the inhabitants of Esopus (see N. Y. col. miss, 31: 115). Mathias Nicolls and John Palmer sworn in as judges.
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23 Proclamation about debased Spanish coins coming from Boston. Order on a petition of I. Tooker who had his legs frozen.
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Hearing of Richard Cornell vs Robert Wright and Francis Pew (p. 46) postponed. Order on a petition of Philipp and Dego Dequae (see V. V. col. mss, 31: 121). 50
25 Letter to Isaac Arnold about Long Island matters. Nich's de Meyer, Gabriel Minvielle, John Inyans and Wm Pin- horne to audit Capt. Brockholes' accounts.
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Orders on petitions: of John Archer jr (see .N. Y. col. muss, 31: 122); of Mrs Henry Soper of Huntington vs Jonathan Rogers; of Peter Schuyler and Robert Sanders for land at Schenectady; of Edey Parcells about a difference with George Stevenson and Robert Blackwell concerning land near Gravesend; Jacques Cortiliau and John IJinksman are to survey it. Answer to demands made by Recorder Gra- ham, Alderman Bayard and Pinhorne and Mr Lawrence concerning wharfage.
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6 Orders on petitions: of Cornelius Steenwyck isce N. Y. col. MISS, 31: 124): of John Williams of Newport, R. I. con- cerning No Mans Land, or Island of Man; of widow Maria van Rensselaer, Henrick van Nesse, Egbert Tu- nissen and Jacob van Cortlandt (see L. P. 2: 20).
8 Letter to the town of Bedford about boundaries and a road (scc V. V. cel. miss. 31: 123). Justice Woodhull of Seat- alcot to examine into the complaint of Henry Soper vs Jonathan Rogers (p. 53).
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17 Order on a complaint of John Richbell vs Ryc (see L. P. 2:30). Rules for the seizure of flour. 58
18 Order on a ; etition of the mayor etc. of New York city (see N. Y. col. ISS, 31: 125-26).
20 Order on petition of Robert Sanders, Mindert Harmaus, and Win. Teller (see L. P. 2:311. Quit rent exacted from George I'mintins of Staten Island reduced and a new pat- ent issued. Same for Louis Lackman of Staten Island.
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Order granting the petition of Josias and Paulus Marlitt for a survey and division of their inherited land part of which has been sold to Paulus Richards.
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Rules for the purchase of land from the Indians. Action on a petition of Peter Losser for land at Esopus postponed. 60 Order on a petition of John Hansen, Jeronymus Rappalle and John Tunissen (see L. P. 2: 32). Letters of admin- istration to be granted to Volkertic Pieters (sce N. Y. col. inss, 31: 130). Jacobus de llaert asking a confirmatory patent for land at Haverstraw is told he cannot have one for various reasons givet. 61
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Inhabitants of Hempstead appear against the petition of John Hansen etc. (p. 61). 62
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Petition of George and Harmanus Burger for land at Mas- pethkills rejected. Order for Paulus Richards adminis- trator of the estate of Tyse Barnsen deceased to settle certain debts of the estate with Nich's de Meyer before he can have a quietus (p. 46). Order on a letter from Al- bany concerning bolting of flour. A member of the coun- cil present at the court of sessions in New York to sit as presiding judge. Patents for land on Staten Island to be called for; the villages of Harlem, Boswyck, Brook- land, Bedford, Flatbush, New Lots, Gravesend, New Utrecht, Newtown. Maspethkills, Hempstead, Jamaica, Flushing and Oysterbay to produce their patents and In- dian deeds before the council. Laws and orders made by the mayor etc. of New York approved with amend- ments. Petition of John Palmer, James Graham, Thos. Coddrington and John Royse (see L. P. 2: 34) granted. Reasons for making the petition about bolting (p. 58) pre- sented by the mayor and aldermen (see N. Y. col. miss, 31: 134). Letter from Gov. Broadstreet brought by Gov. Cranfield of New Hampshire. Conference with Minisink ' Indians.
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A letter from Gov. Broadstreet brought by Messrs Dud- ley and Shrimpton about a probable ladian war discussed; Gov. Cranfield present (see Hlou: h. Pemaquid, p. 91-93). Letters to the council of New Hampshire (see Hough. Pemaquid. p. 93-94); and to Gov. Simon Broadstreet of Boston.
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Orders on petitions: of John Cooly; of Richard Hayes about land matters; of Arent Tunissen; of Henry Desbrow (sce N. Y. col. miss, 31:136); of Thos. Bayles vs Samuel Willson about papers of his wife the widow of Ralph Cardall; of Obadiah Holmes (see 1. 7. 2:42); of John
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1684 Bell for land on Staten Island. Tappan and Haverstraw ordered to produce their patents. Letters of adminis- tration granted to Volkertie Pieters of Albany.
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17 Order on petition by Corn's van Dyke and Johannes Proo- vost of Albany about flour.
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18 Boswyck patent produced. Mrs Samuel Willson late widow of Ralph Cardall (p. 69) ordered to surrender the papers, and Thos. Bayles to be executor.
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19 Flatbush and Harlem patents produced for settling the quit rents.
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21 Postponement on petitions: from New Dartmouth for a patent (sce Hough. Pemaquid. p. 94-100); of Mr Alleyn.
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23 Order on a complaint from Hempstead vs their constables for dissolving a townmeeting. Memorial exhibited by Thomas Lloyd and Wm. Welch comm'rs from Win. Penn; letter to Lord Baltimore about it.
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24 W'm. Welch and Thes. Lloyd in council about Indian af- fairs (see Doc. kist. . V. Y. 1: 399-400; Q 1: 263).
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Flatland and New Utrecht patents produced for settlement oi quit rents. John Jackson, Simon Saring, John Tread- well of Hempstead. Rich'd Cornell, Mr Hickes, Mr Bowen of Flushing. John Townsend of Oysterbay, Daniel White and others of Jamaica, before the council about the boundaries of their respective townships.
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28 Another court of sessions to be held at Pemaquid at the re- quest of Mr Goddard. Order concerning Boswyck and Newtown patents. Order for nominating an alderman vice Gulain Verplanck deceased. Order concerning the in- spection of bread, beer, and meat and the removal of the market into Broadway 80
May 5 Order on petition of Nath'l Baker sr, of Easthampton (p. 35). The house to be adjourned. Order on a petition of Cornelius Steenwyck (sec .V. Y. col. miss, 31:145). 81
7 Order on complaint of Mr Graham vs Sheriff J. Tudor. Flour coming from Albany to be seized. S?
10 Orders on petitions: of Richard Patishall for land: of Har- men Jansen ropewinder (see N. Y. col. 155, 31 : 146). 82
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16 Order on petition of Elisha Hutchinson for a patent to Rowsac island. Cornelius van Dyke and Johannes Proo- vost of Albany present to argue about bolting flour. Gawen Laurie asks for letters of administration on the estate of Samuel Groome deceased; George Heathcot son- in-law of deceased objects. Commissioners to be appointed from Brookland. Newtown and Boswyck to settle their boundaries.
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Order concerning customs duties.
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J. Kingsland agent for the deputy-governor of Barbadoes complains of badly packed four being exported from New York; order thereon. Custom-house fees on Long Island complained of.
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Order on a petition of Jacob Meleyn for land on Staten Island. N. de Meyer complains against Joseph Lee exe- cutor of the estate of Sam. Ilitcheock, John Betts and Sarah Veale for not making returns. Orders on petitions: of John Houmbs; of Thos. Youngs about pilotage fees. Clause inserted into the patent for Mr Mayhew and Mr Gardiner. Orders about packing flour and customs duties approved.
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License to purchase Indian lands west of Nippro creek granted to Ficd: Flypsen. Order on petition of Thos. Crandall jr for an attachinent on the goods of English Smith and George Lockhart on board the Seaflower, Wallsall Cobbie commander.
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28 30 J. Palmer appointed judge, John Spragge register, and John Cavalier marshall of the admiralty. Vacancies in the vari- ous offices to be filled.
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Petition of Jo. Hobart of Easthampton vs Giles Silvester for opposing officers referred to the court of oyer and terminer. Order concerning customs duties on Long Island. Enlistments in Capt. Hobard's troop approved. Case of the Seaflower, Wallsall Cobbie com'r (p. 85). Ac- tion on the petition of Fred'k Ellis postponed. Petition of Ryck Abrams & Co. rejected. Order on petition of Gabriel Minvielle for letters of administration on the es- tate of Joshua L'Osseur Inte of Bordeaux deceased. Pe- tition of Dirck Jansen Hoogland rejected. Order on a petition of Mrs Rider for a quietus.
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Orders on petitions: of Thos. Willett, Elias Doughty, Thos. Hiekes, Richard and John Cornell (see N. Y. col. miss, 31:153); of Jacob Meleyne (see L. P. 2:46). Answer to a letter from the governor of Canada (see Doc. kist. N. Y. 1:100-1; Q 1:68).
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Order on petition of George Wood (see .N. Y. col. miss, 31:155. 172). Action on a petition of W'm. Loveridge for land at Katskill postponed. Petition of Wim. Beckly for land south of Crabb island, Harlem river granted. Ac- tion on a petition of Jacob Kipp (see N. Y. col. mss, 31: 155;
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Indians acknowledge their sale of land to Fred. Flypsen. Order on a complaint of Rev. Mr Hobard minister at Hempstead about his salary. 86
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and, [ .. F. 2:55) postponed Mrs Rider to have a quietus for her late husband's administration on the estate of Roger Rugge (p. 88). Capt. Nicolls' bond as vendue master exchanged.
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Gov. Dongan at Albany; Capt. Anthony Brockholls pre- sides. Minisink Indians before the council with presents for the governor (sec N. Y col. miss, 31:158). Quietus granted to Mrs Rider (p. 83).
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Petition of the inhabitants of Kingston (see N. Y. col. mss, 31: 160) referred. Order on a petition of Thos. Atkinson and other sailors against their captain, Wallsall Cobbie. Petition of the Lutheran congregation (see N. Y. col. mss, 31: 173) referred (see Dec. hist. N. Y. 3:400; Q 3:246). Elisha Hutchinsor to be legally prosecuted for unlawful settlement on Rowsac island (p. 70). Action on a petition of the inhabitants of Pemaquid (sec N. Y. col. mss, 31:ISI) postponed. stead and Jamaica settled.
Boundaries between Hemp- Order on a complaint of Caleb Carman, Elizabeth widow of Peter Smith, Wm. Creed and Wm. Whhe vs the town of Flushing about land. Thos. Atkinson, Nich's Luist, Win. Taylor, Wm. Gutheridge, Essex Knethell sailors of the Scaflower to have their private chests, etc. although the ship had been seized as not free under the navigation act.
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Order in re Daniel Turneer vs Lewis Morris (see N. Y. col.
- MISS, 31:156). Orders on petitions: of Capt. Cobby; of the inhabitants of Kingston (p. 91).
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Petition of Phil. Wells referred. . Orders on petitions: of Gertruyde widow of Tochem Wessells for land at Albany; of Edward Hornet and his wife Mary (see N. Y. col. mss, 32: 1); of John Gilbert for pay; of Mr Denton.
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21 Town of Hempstead, and Isaac Horner for Oysterbay be- fore the council about their boundaries; Capt. Thos. Townsend and Henry Townsend sr ordered to appear for Oysterbay. 97
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Order on a petition of John Williams and others, sailors of the ship Beaver against their captain, Jacob Maurice. Thos. Townsend, Nath'l Cole, John Wicks, Isaac Horner for Oysterbay, John Seamans. John Jackson, Simon Saring for Hempstead settle their boundary quarrels before the council. All justices of the peace and sheriff's continued in their respective offices.
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1684 15 Mr van Clyffe and Mr Staurcoburgh to have letters of ad- ministration under the will of Dirick Jans van Deventer (see V. J'. col. miss. 31: 154)., Gervase Marshall and brother granted letters of administratich on their grandfather's estate. Petition of Dirick Hoogland rejected. Order on a petition by the inhabitants of Jamaica (see .N. Y. col. miss, 32:23).
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Dec. I John Palmer sworn of the council. Order concerning vic- tualling houses. Settlers on Staten Island. at the Younck- ers, Spiting Devil. Bronex river, Rye, and Bedford to produce their land titles. Petition of Win. Morris referred. 101 15 Major A. Brockholls presiding. Yonckers, Spiting Devil, Bronex river, Staten Island patents examined. Petition of Neely rejected. IOI
2.4 Gov. Dongan present. Answer to a letter from Isaac Ar- nold: order to the same for searching after smuggled goods and unlicensed liquordealers. Answer to a letter from Josiah Hobard, Jo. Fordham and Thos. Mapes. Letters of administration granted Mr Willson and Mr Rider on the estate of Ralph Cardall. 102
1685 Jan. S The governor absent. Mr Horton brings the Indian deeds of Rye, Joseph Theale the same for Bedford. Orders on petitions: of John Inians (see N. Y. col. mss, 32:40); cf Gervasse Marshall and John Smith. 103
16 Dirck van Clyffe and Peter Jacob Marius oppose the grant- ing of letters of administration on the estate of Dirck Wogertse to Marshall and Smith (p. 103). 10.4
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Gov. Dongan present. The case of Dirck van Clyffe etc. vs Gervasse Marshall (p. 104) referred to arbitrators. Hen- drick Gillus appointed administrator on the estate of Jacob uyt den Bogard vice Petrus Bayard and Marinus de Witt who have left the province. Time to purchase Indian lands north of his father granted to Philipp Phil- ippsen. 105
Mar. 2
Regulations for preventing the running away of servants and debtors. Mr West appointed to claim the towns on the west side of Connecticut river for New York. Post office to be established. Order on a petition of Thos. Trowbridge (see V. Y. col. miss. 32:51). Gervasse Mar- shall referred to the court of mayor and aldermen. Sheriff of New York county to take up the body of a negro buried at Corlears Hook. 106
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Prodemation to issue about pedlars and concealed weapons. Same abont landing goods at the bridge. Rule about giving the freedom of the city.
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. 1685 31 Yonckers patent, etc. produced. John Robinson and Paulus Richards appointed arbitrators, Capt. J. Palmer umpire, between Ansell Sam'l Levy and Simon Valentine van der . Wilde. 107
Ap. 3 Proclamation to issue forbidding all vessels to trade at other ports than New York. Stephan van Cortlandt and Wm. Creed to be arbitrators for Flatbush, Nicholas Bayard and Roeloft Murtens for Breucklyn. Petition of Jan Clute (see L. P. 2:66) rejected. IOS
7 Indians of Murthers creek acknowledge the sale of their land. Capt. Jonathan Selleck deposes having received clipped money from Benj. Blagge. 109
9 Petition of George Heathcot referred to the law. 109
2I Solemnities on receipt of the news of the death of King Charles 2. King James 2 to be proclaimed. 100
24 Fortifications of New York city to be repaired. Petition of Arent Schuyler (see L. P. 2:93) granted. Robert Ham- mond clerk of the representatives ordered to deliver acts of assembly. Letters of administration granted to Jane Rider (see V. Y. col. miss. 32:68). Indians acknowledge a sale of land to Jacob de Key. Flushing patent pro-
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25 Order to seize and prosecute the sloop of Rich'd Patishall upon information of Major Win. Dyre. Order on a pe- tition of Hugh Kiddall (see .N. Y. col. miss. 32:61, 69). 112
29 John Lawrence. John Brown, and Mathias Harvy for Flush- ing vs Win. Creed, Wm. White and widow of Peter Smith (see L. P. 2:92). Order of the court of record in New York city in re the brigantine Edmond and Martha,. Rich'd Patishall master; Major Wm. Dyre called upon for further report in the case (p. 112). Order on a petition of Nicholas Garrett (see .N. Y. col. miss. 32:63). 112
May 13
Writs of election for representatives of N. Y. city, Staten Island, Kings county and Westchester to be sent out. Quitrents for N. Y. county to be collected. Order sum- moning Mrs Steenwyck before the council. Order on a petition of Margaret Steenwyck (see N. Y. col. mss, 32:70). 115 Gervase Baxter sworn of the council. Captain le Sage of the ship Trompeuse allowed to come in io: provisions. The ship Charles, belonging to Fr. Flypsen, and seized for having broken bulk contrary to law, is discharged. Land granted to Robert Livingstone (see .N. Y. col. muss, 32:75). 116
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6 Inhabitants of Mlbany to bring in stockadoes for repairing the fort there. II7
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1685 8 Letter received from Walter Clark, deputy governor of Rhode Island. Caveat of Peter de la Noy against the grant to Robert Livingston: Order on a complaint of Richard Codner master of the ketch Adventure (see .V. Y. col. miss, 32:78). Thos. Case of Long Island summoned before the council 117
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Appeal brought by Sam'l Winder for Jacob Mauritz against the petition of his sister-in-law. Margaret Steenwyck (p. 115) read: order thereon. Orders: in re de la Noy vs Livingston (p. 117); on a petition of Wm. White, Wm. Creed and Sam'l Rosa, vs Dant Whitehead. IIS
18 Peter Neve and Sarah Skidmore ask for patents (see L. P. 2:68, 71). Thos. Walton, Mary Britton and François Martineau to be taken in custody by the sheriff of Staten Island. 118
25 Thos. Rudyard of counsel for Jacob Mauritz pleads on the above appeal, John West of counsel for Mrs Steenwyck. Mrs Thos. Walton for her husband, Francis Martineau and Mrs My Brittain produce their land papers (see L. P. 2:67, 75, 87) and their quitrent is fixed. 118
23 Thos. Chambers and Henrick Beakman before the council about Jolin Ward bell-ringer at Kingston; referred to magistrates and inhabitants. 119
July 2 Gov. Dongan absent. Order in re Jacob Mauritz vs Mrs Steenwyck. 119
13 Orders on petitions: of Peter Choek (see .V. Y'. col. mss, 32:80); of John Cornelissen (see L. P. 2:6)); of Dirck Claes. 120
16 Gov. Dongan returned. Judge Palmer commissioned to hold a court of oyer and terminer at Martin's Vineyard if necessary. 120
20 Orders on petitions: of Adam, John, and Elizabeth Wright for letters of adminstration on the e tate of their mother, Alice Crabbe; of Mary, widow of Philipp Jones of Rhode Island for letters on her husband's estate. Jean Basilier's sloop ordered to be seized for having wine and brandy on board. 120
23 Orders on petitions: of Fr. Flypyen (see N. Y. col. mss, 32:83); of Joseph Mayhew for letters of administration on the estate of his father, Samuel Mayhew, vice Anthony Wright. 121
25 Proclamation to issue against giving information and taking affidavits in a clacolestine minner New orders on the above petition of Fik Flypsen. 121
Aug. I Maryland Indians before the council want the peace made last summer confimed. 122
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1685 3 Major Wm. Dave charged by the governor with having given clandestine information 122
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Examination of Major Wm. Dyre. The assembly to be dissolved and writs for the election of a new one to issue. 123
15 Indians acknowledge the sale of land to Fred. Flypsen. Petition of Jane Rider (sec L. P. 2:135) granted. Order on a petition of Icun Boisbellau (see N. Y. col. miss, 32:85, 86). 124
17 Order to David Toshack Miniveird who has settled on un- purchased Indian land. Jonathan Parker reprimanded for transporting servants to Rhode Island. 12.4
27 Petition of Joseph Mayhew (p. 121) denied upon production of Anthony Wright's papers by Isaac Horner and Mary Andrews his next of kin. Petition of Humphry Astly (see N. Y. col. in53, 32:66, 87) rejected. 125
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Letter from King James 2 received. Petition of Peter Lud- gar referred to the mayor etc. Order on a petition of Henry Filkir (see L. P. 2:132). All sheriffs of the province summoned before the council. 125
17 Order on a petition of Andrew Gibbs (see I. P. 2:141). Inhabitants of Tappan, Haverstraw and New Lots sum- moned before the council. Order on petitions: of Jacob Mauritz; of Aeltie Siichtenhorst. Petition of Saul Brown referred to 126
21 Timber for repairing the fort at Albany to be brought in by the inhabitants License to purchase Indian land granted to Peter Schuyler. 126
28 The sloop Happy Returne allowed to enter although come without clearing papers from Newfoundland. 127
Oct. 8
Mr Manning. Hendrick Smith, W. Alberts, George Steven- son, Stephen Georgson, John Buckhold. Thos. Wendall, Johannes Lawrensis, Peter Johnson Boeckhoult, Luke de Pau, Roeloff Peterson, Jan Jansen. John Albertus, John Allwyn, Mr Blackwell, Tho. Browne. Joseph Theale for Bedford; Dow Harmansen with Peter Jansen Haine, Tiebout Garretsen, Daniel de Clerk for Tappan; Hendrick Ricault. Flor Williams, John Cornelissen and Menny Johannes for Haverstraw produced their papers for patents. 127 Tackapausha and Paman acknowledge at Mr van Cortlandts house the sale of land at Rockaway to Capt. Palmer. Memorandum that on the roth of Oct. two other Indians appeared before the council at Capt. J. Palmer's house acknowledging receipt of purchase money for their two- thirds of Crabb meadow on Katawawmacke. 128
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