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19 Christ'r Blundell ordered to deliver the key of the magazine under the northwest bastion of Fort George to Francis Stevens kings storekeeper. Council advise the lieutenant governor to call the assembly to meet either on Long Island or in Westchester county. List of ordnance etc re- ferred to the commissioners of fortifications with order. 199
22 Lt. Gov. de Lancey returned. Assembly to meet at Harlem in the outward. 200
26 Warrant issued to Lieu !. Duncan to impress vessels for trans- porting the cari of Loudoun and his troops from Halifax to New York (see N' }. col. mss. 85:8). 200
30 Pilots ordered to look out at Sandy Hook for Lord Lou- doun's transports. Order concerning applications to en- gage French prisoners as workmen. 201
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Letters received. from Sec. John Pownall with resolutions of the assembly of Jamaica, to be printed in the New York gazette; from the lords of trade calling for an account of iron made in the colonies. Additional instructions con- cerning privateers received. Warrant to commissaries and · paymasters for pay of troops signed. 201
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John Cruger reappointed mayor. John Roberts sheriff. John. Burnet coroner, of New York; Sybrant G. van Schaick mayor, Abr'm Yates jr sheriff. of Albany. Assembly ad- journed. Order on memorial of Lorenzo Ghiglino (see N. Y. col. mss, 85:16-17). 202
Oct. 14 Enemy Indians invade Ulster county. Regular troops or- dered to Shawungunck. Rochester and Goshen: militia to join them. Letter received from Sir Wm Johnson (see N. Y. col. mss. 85:24). 203
17 Royal order allowing the exportation of provision- from New York to St Augustine (see V. Y. col. miss. 85:25). Order on petition of Juan Matheo (see V. Y. col. miss, 85:27). 204
22 Indians have burnt the house of one Sax at Rochester and killed some people according to reports from Col. Has- brouck (see N. V. col. mss. 85:24) and Cadw. Colden. John Cruger mayor, and Leonard Lispenard alderman. commit- tee of the corporation want to borrow money from the treasurer for building barracks: grauted tsee N. Y. col. mss. 85:32). Warrants to Christ'r Bancker and John Dies for expenses of building fortifications. 20,
Nov. I Well to be sunk near the new barracks. Assembly ad-
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journed Warrant to issue for impressing boats for military transportation. Commission of over and terminer for Dutchess county issued upon petition of Jacob ten Boss and Matthew du Bois (see N. Y. col. miss. 85:38). 209
4 Letter received from Cadw. Colden with map of the western frontier and recommending a line of block houses to be erected from near van Keuren's house or the Platkill to the outlet of the Drowned Lands or from Capt. Broad- head's along the road to Minisink; agreed to and so or- dered. Two companies of rangers and Capt. Michael Thody's company to continue in service in Ulster and Orange counties. Warrant to Oliver de Lancey, John Cruger and Beverly Robinson for pay of provincials signed. 209 7 Letter received from Gov. Pownall of Massachusetts, boun- daries; opinion of council thereon. 210
15 Report of Cadw. Colden concerning blockhouses places for which are to be selected by Lt. Col. Clinton and Lieut. Ray. Assembly adjourned. 212
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French and Indians reported to be moving towards German flats. 213
22 Warrants to impress sloops for military transportation to . Albany to be issued. 213
Dec. 7
The Nightingale man-of-war. Capt. Campbell arrived from Halifax reported by Surgeon Richard Ayscough to have contagious disease on beard: order thereon. Papers refer- ring to the appointment of Robert Cholmondeley as sur- veyor and auditor general of the revenues in America (sec N. Y. col. mss. 85:26) received. 213
12 Tunis Rivet dismissed as branch pilot. Warrants for salaries signed. 214
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Memorial of James Jauncey ( see . Y. col. miss, 85:54) tabled. James Warner. Thos. Crookshanks. Daniel Goff. James Ward and Joseph Price appointed branch pilots upon cer- tificates (see N. Y. col. miss. 85:50). Accounts referred to assembly: of Sir Charles Hardy and John Dies for repairs of house in Fort George; of Major Matthews for pay of his company: of Margaret Stelles for boarding French prisoners: of Col. Hasbrouck ist Ulster county regiment. for services on the frontiers: of John van Rensselaer for express services. 215
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Accounts referred to the assembly: of John de Peyster for military services: of Volkert P. Douw for firewood and candles to garrisons at Schenectady and In the Mohawk country.
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Accounts of field officers of za Ulster county regiment re- ferred to the assembly. 216
Council advise that bills before the governor be passed and assembly adjourned. 217
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Jan. 5 Letter received from Gov. Thomas Pownall of Massachusetts (see N. Y. col. mss. 85:56). Commissions of the peace and pleas for Albany county issued. Warrants for salaries signed. Order for the release of Juan Matheo (p. 204) front siavery. 217
12 Col. Tusten. northers Orange county regiment reports blockhouses in his county completed and wants orders as to guarding them: council advise to apply to Lord Lou- doun and to the assembly. List of French prisoners brought in by privateers to be delivered to the mayor. 219
20 Letter received from Sec. Win Pitt regarding depredations miade on Spanish subjects: to be published by proclamation (see .V. V. col. mss. '85:70). 220
30 Warrant to issue to Capt. John Bradstreet for impressing workmen, horses, carriages etc for military uses. Petition received from the inhabitants of Connajoharie and Stone- - 'rabie for assistance against Indians. 221
Feb. 10
Lord Loudoun wants all the governors to meet him at Hart- ford, Ct. (see \. Y. col. mss. 85:So). Gov. de Lancey will go and adjourns the assembly. 221
13 Jacob van Slyck and John Baptist van Eps added to the commission of the peace for Albany county upon recon- mendation of Gen. Abercrombie, and John Vischer and Peter Service appointed vice Joseph Yates jr and Peter Schneider. William Hubbard appointed collector of duties in Suffolk county vice his father Isaac Hubbard declined (see V. Y. col. mss. 83 :- 1). 222
Order on the memorial of Antonio de la Rosa (see V. V. col. miss. 85:81). Gov. de Lancey going to Hartford gives in- structions to the council. 222
Mar. 9 The governor returned. Lord Loudoun ordered to England. Gen. Abercrombie appointed commander-in-chief. Letters received: from Sec. Wm Pitt. plan of ensuing campaign (see .N. Y. col. miss. 85:50): Princess Carolina of England dead: irom lords of trade. New York and Massachusetts boundary line. Warrants for salaries signed. 223
14 General embargo on all vessels above so tons laid at the re- quest of Gen. Abercrombie. 226
16 Resolutions of the assembly for raising 2680 men received. Order upon suggestion of Commodore Durell concerning
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small vessels with fire wood, provisions etc. Accounts of Robert Hodge and John Mardu for work done in the for- tifications referred to Bancker and Dic, 226
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The embargo extended to all vessels above 25 tons. Order in case of Juan Miranda claiming his freedom (p. 61. 121). 227 Impress warrants for provisions to be issued at the request of Gen. Abercrombie (see V. Y. col. miss, 85:102). 228
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Opinion of council on letter from Gov. Thomas Fitch of Connecticut proposing that commissioners be appointed to agree upon a plan of campaign; not thought necessary. 229
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Letter received from Sir Charles Hardy at Halifax, vessels carrying provisions there to be free from impress, deser- tion to be discountenanced; proclamation to issue accord- ingly (see N. Y. col. mss, 85:108), also proclamation for a day of fasting (see .V. Y. col. mss, 85:107). 230
The brigantine Prince of Orange. David Dickson com- mander, ordered to quarantine off Bedloe's island on report of Dr John Bard. Printed copies of the act "to prevent bringing in and spreading infectious distempers " to be dis- tributed among the branch pilots. 231
19 The privateer Oliver Cromwell. John Nicoll commander ar- rived with yellow fever on board (see .N. Y. col. miss, 85:118) ordered into quarantine. 231
23 Warrants to the commissaries and paymasters of the forces for pay of troops signed. Mayor Cruger and Aldermen Coventry and Lispenard appointed appraisers of arms to be purchased by Gen. Abercrombie. Quarantine regula- tions. 232
2.4 Inquiry into the circumstances of Capt. Jasper Farmer's death and subsequent trial ordered. 234
May I Council advise that warrants on the treasurer be issued to captains for bounty and enlisting money. 234
3 Opinion of council on complaint of Gov. Fitch that New York officers have enlisted men in Connecticut. Order on memorial of Christ'r Kilby contractor for victualling the forces asking for surveyors of provisions. 235
5 The Oliver Cromwell discharged from quarantine. 236
8 The Prince of Orange likewise (see V. Y. col. mss, 86:10). 236
17 Embargo taken off on receipt of a letter from Gen. Aber- crombie. Warrant to impress bateaux men issued to Lt. Col. John Bradstreet (see .N. Y. col. miss, 86:12) at request of general. 236
20 Permission to ship necessary provisions granted to Morduck Evers master of a vessel from St Eustatia. Assembly re. inse to make further provisions for French prisoners. =37
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25 Order on memorial of Advocate General Win Kempe con- cerning the claim of Don Philipp y Banes (see N. Y. col. miss. 86:15). 238
27 Letter received from Gen. Abercrombie, a sentry who killed Burger Hassen to be tried by courtmartial. 238
June 3 Report of committee on the above memorial of Advocate General Wm Kempe (see N. Y. col. miss, 86:19. 21); Richard Haddon's securities to be prosecuted in consequence. Per- mission to ship necessary provisions granted to Pier Neynis master of the Dutch sloop Catharine who will take French prisoners to Curaçao. The governor is advised to pass bills before him. 239
10 Warrants for salaries signed. Royal mandamns to swear John Watts of the council vice James Alexander deceased (see .V. Y. col. mss, 85:55): he is sworn in and takes his seat. Timber to be provided for the batteries at the Nar- rows according to the plans of Chief Engineer James Montressor, Master and wardens of the port appointed. Permission to ship necessary provisions granted to Lewis Parbon master of the Spanish sloop St Joseph captured by the privateer George, Peter Haley commander and released after condemnation of cargo (see V. Y. col. mss, 86:29). 241
17 Order on petition of Jan Jansen Myndertz master of the brigantine Hoop (see V. Y. col. miss, 85:33); granted. Com- mission of flag of truce granted to James Jauncey (see N. Y. col. mss, 86:36). 242
23 Assembly adjourned (see .V. Y. col. miss, 85:38). Allowance made for the expenses of the port master and wardens. Fees for the surveyors of vessels or damaged goods fixed. New order relating to provisions for the Hoop (p. 242). Enemy Indians kill people on the western frontiers. 243
Militia to do guard duty in Fort George. Ordnance stores lost in the late fire to be replaced. Barracks in Fort George to be repaired. 2.44
July 4 Royal mandamus to swear Win Walton of the council vice Edw'd Holland deceased. He is sworn in and takes his seat. Juan Cenea and Juan Garcia owners of the Spanish sloop Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, taken by the priva- teer General Johnson. Samuel Little commander, granted a passport and leave to take on board French prisoners as mariners and the necessary provisions (see V. Y. col. mss. 86:42-43). 245
6 Conference with Cherokee Indians going to join Sir Wmn Johnson. 216
Answer of Giov. de Lancey to the speech of the Cherokees; presents given to them (see N. Y. col. mass. 80:45). 247
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12 Letter, received: from Capt. Cunningham aid to Gen. Aber- crombie, death of Lord Howe, I40 French prisoners sent to New York: from Capt. de Lancey amy is repulsed and cannons are being reimbarken; from Brig. Gen. Stanwix at Albany, reinforcements from the militia needed. Gov. de Lancey intends to go to Albany by land and gives in- structions to the council. Embargo laid on all vessels: the packet boats to do guard duty in the harbor. Details made from the militia of New York, Queens, Suffolk, Kings and Richmond counties to march to Albany. As- sembly adjourned. Warrant to Oliver de Lancey, John Cruger and Beverly Robinson for pay of troops signed. 248
14 Archibald Kennedy presiding. French prisoners in the jail at New York have broken out; orders sent out for their rearrest. 251
15 Gen. Abercrombie has retreated with his army to the south end of Lake George: orders for forwarding the militia countermanded. Embargo taken off. 251
17 Capt. Jeremiah Richards of the Massachusetts forces brings 125 French prisoners. among them 7 officers. A French . captain recommended by Col. Schuyler to Mr Waters al- lowed to remain in town on parole. the rest sent by water to Brookhaven, Suffolk county, to be placed there in charge of Sheriff George Muirson. 252
27 Gov. de Lancey returned. The sheriff of Orange county reports the capture of two escaped French prisoners; to be returned to New York and put in irons. Permission granted to a flag of truce bound for Hispaniola to ship provisions. Mr Smith to act as assistant kings council in the trial of the parties who killed Capt. Jasper Farmer. Daniel O'Briant appointed branch pilot (see .V. V. col. mss. 86:54). 252
Aug. 9
Proclamation to issue for arresting deserters (see V. V. col. mss, 86:59). Application of the governor and council of Fayal for permission to export provisions to that island and to Pico not granted. George Shell appointed branch pilot (see .V. Y. col. mss, 86:57). 253
16 Order on petitions: of Samuel Wells (see .N. Y. col. miss. 86:03): of Jacob le Roy (see .N. Y. col. miss, 86:61-62). As- sembly adjourned (see V. V. col. mss, 86:54). 253
25 Indians have killed Samuel Webb on the high road between Goshen and Wallkill, burned the house of Isaac Cooley near Goshen, killed a woman and carried off 3 children. Detachments of Orange and Ulster county militia ordered out.
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Letter received from Gov. Denny of Pennsylvania, report by Mr Ccoghan, Sir Win Johnson's deputy at Easton on in- tended treaty by the upper nations; Gov. de Lanceys presence desired; not possible. Orders on petition: of Michael Welgedaan master of the Dutch sloop Elizabeth (see N. Y. col. mss, 86:70); of Nicholas Gouverneur (see N. Y. col. mss. 86:71). John Roberts sheriff of New York to hand in a list of all French prisoners-of-war in the city. 255 Permission to sell part of the cargoes of the Betsey. Four Friends, and Harlem (p. 253) granted. Warrants for salaries and to Jacob Brewerton for expenses of French neutrals signed. Assembly adjourned. 256
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Warrant to Christ'r Bancker and John Dies for expenses of the fortifications signed. Letters received: from Sec. Wm Pitt, case of Lorenzo Ghiglino (p. 202): from the governor of St. Domingo, cases of Manuel Zamora and Don Joseph de Inchauraga referred to the judge of the admiralty. 257
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Mayor etc of New York and of Albany reappointed. Pro- portion of provisions allowed to the flag of truce of which Wm Browne is commander fixed. 258
Oct. 4
Commission for trial of pirates from the lords of trade re- ceived through Robert Charles provincial agent at Lon- don. Warrant to impress bread and flour for the forces issued upon a letter from Mr Leake commissary of stores at Albany to Mr Kilby, contractor, and from the latter to John Watts agent of the contractors, Jacob Remsen and John Abeel: John Cruger, Win Coventry. Leonard Lis- penard, Joseph Read, Nath'l Marston, Joseph Haines, Andrew Barclay, Henry Cuyler jr and David Clarkson to fix the prices of the provisions to be impressed (see N. V. col. mss. 86:80). 259
6 Gov. de Lancey going to Albany gives instructions to the council. Assembly adjourned. Warrant signed to Oliver de Lancey. John Cruger and Beverly Robinson, commis- saries and paymasters of the forces for pay. David Jones appointed fourth justice of the supreme court on petition of Cornelius Brewer. baker (see V. Y. col. mss, 86:84). Order on memorial of Philipp y Banes (see .V. Y. col. miss. 86:85). 259 I3 Archibald Kennedy presiding. Order upon letter from Gov. de Lancey at Albany transmitting Gen. Abercrombie's re- quest for more ordnance (see V. Y. col. mss, 85:87-88). 261
19 Gov. de Lancey returned. List of ordnance which Christ'r Blundell storekeeper at Fort George is ordered to deliver to Mr Furnis comptroller of the ordnance. 261
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26 More orduance to be delivered to Mr Furuis upon a letter from Gen. Stanwix. Letter received from Gov. Stephens of Rhode Island, complaint made by the governor of St Domingo, that one Shearman had robbed the church at Porto Plata, and given the things to Capt. Gregg of New York. Order on memorial of Joseph Benito Buseta Paterio (see N. Y. col. mss. 86:93-94): Capt. Caldwell and the Spanish interpreter Garret Noel ordered before the council. 262
27 Joseph Benito Buseta Paterio and Capt. Caldwell examined, and order of council in the case. Order on affidavit of Philipp y Banes (see V. V. col. miss. 86:95). 263
Nov. I
Memorial of Manuel Semora and Joseph Inchauraga, Spanish subjects complaining of the capture of the sloop Il Santo Christo. Francisco del Valle master, by the privateer Gold Finch of New York referred to the judge of the admiralty. 264
3 John Watts and Wm Walton appointed of the commission to cancel bills of credit (see N. Y. col. mss, 86:90). Chris- topher Miller examined in re Philipp y Banes vs Capt. Richard Haddon of the privateer Peggy (see V. V. col. mss, .86:96-97, 100-3). Money ctc taken by Haddon to be restored. Proclamation to issue for the arrest of Richard Haddon. Christ'r Miller's commission as captain of a privateer to be suspended, but he can not be tried for piracy. 265
16 Christ'r Miller's commission is returned to him on affidavits by Vincent Pearce Ashfield chiefmate and Thomas Lane gunner of the Peggy (see V. Y. col. mss. 86:106. 108). 267
18 A sloop from Antigua - Milbury master ordered to quar- antine off Bedloe's island. 267
24 Petition of the inhabitants of Kingston to have their town fortified referred to the assembly. Nath'l Robinson. Richard Treat and Jabez Hamlin, prisoners in the Albany jail for participating in the riots in the manor of Living- ston to be admitted to bail. 268
Dec. I Opinion of council on letter from Lewis Morris commissary and judge of the admiralty in re Phil. y Banes.
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Accounts referred to the assembly: of field officers of 2d Ulster county regiment: of Lieut. Sutherland for military services on the frontiers: of Samuel Gale and Tappen for victualling the same. Capt. Caldwell (p. 263) to be tried for piracy. Warrant to Theodorus van Wyck and Jan Winne for presents to, boarding and transporting Chero- kees signed.
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1758 7 Letter from Capt. Win Neeley with accounts for military service by Col. Ellison's regimem sent to the assembly. Warrant to paymasters and commissaries for pay signed. 270
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Letter received from Gov. Bernard of New Jersey, with copy of the Indian treaty at Easton and the complaint of an Indian, Isaac Huckleberry alias Hill about land at Skunemock in the Highlands: advice of council thereon. 271
16 Representation of council and assembly asking parliament for an allowance for military expenses and treasurer's account received. Assembly dissolved and writs for a new one issued. 271
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Lorenzo Ghiglino master of the Immaculate Conception al- lowed to take Frene' prisoners as sailors, and provisions for his voyage to Genoa. Warrants signed: for salaries; to Gov. de Lancey for expenses to Albany: to Capt. Robert McGinnis for loss of his arm; to John Wells for wounds in the public service: to Oliver de Lancey, John Cruger and Beverly Robinson for bounty money advanced by them. 272
1759 Jan. 12
Commissions of Tunis Rivet and James Swan as branch pilots cancelled (see N. Y. col. mss, 86:141). Order to prosecute Capt. Nicholas Horton on complaint of Jacob Spin master . of the Dutch ship Dolphin (see V. Y. col. mss, 86:140). 273 26 Assembly prorogued before their meeting on return of writs. 274
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Volkert P. Douw appointed manager of the excise on tea at Albany vice Philipp J. Schuyler resigned. Impress war- rant for carriages etc issued to Lt. Col. Robertson deputy quartermaster general (see .V. Y. col. miss, 85:145). Certifi- cate concerning the sloop Rebecca, Peter Prudent master. granted to Win Kelly and Samnel Stillwell (see N. V. col. miss. 85:152). Commission of flag of truce granted to Jolin Bogart jr (see .V. Y. col. miss. 86:151). Order on petition of Michael Angelo Michel of Genoa (sce V. Y. col. mss, 86:150). Quarantine orders. 274
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Message from the governor to the comeil and assembly concerning the ensuing campaign and letter from Gen. Amherst on the same subject (see .V. Y. col. mss, 86:161) read. 270
Message to the assembly recommending passage of a bill to " authorize drafts from the militia read and approved. Orders on petitions: of Elias van Houten master of the Vrow Clara Magdalena (see .V. Y. col. miss, $6:164): of Jan Pauw of the Vigilante (ce N. Y. col. miss. 862631: of Nicholas Hliches of the St Fernando Free N. Y. col. HISS. 80:105): granted.
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1759 Mar. 6 James Warner's commission as branch pilot suspended (see N. Y. col. miss. 86:16). Proclamation to issue notifying the encouragement given to volunteers (see N. Y. col. miss, 86:168). 277
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Proclamation to issue upon request of Admiral Durell at Halifax offering a reward to seamen enlisting in his squad- ron (see .N. Y. col. mss, 85:16). Warrants for salaries signed to Lawrence Roome, John Long and John Hill, land and tide waiters. Commission of flag of truce granted to Richard Jeffery (see .N. Y. col. mss, 87:1). 277
23 Royal mandamus to swear Josiah Martin of the council; he is sworn in and takes his seat. Assembly adjourned. Let- ter received from Sec. Pitt, operations of the campaign.
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278 Rear Admiral Saunders appointed naval commander-in-chief in North America. Mourning for the princess royal of England, princess dowager of Orange. Order ou com- plaint by Surgeon Jacobus van Dyck (sce N. Y. col. mss, 87:6-7). 270
Ap. 6 Assembly adjourned. Daniel Brand, Hugh Moet and James . Wilkie appointed branch pilots. Gov. de Lancey intends to go to Philadelphia with the general after appointing John Johnston colonel of the provincial regiment. 280
14 Mistake in printing bills of credit rectified. Admiral Saunders wants St Lawrence river pilots and seamen. 281
26 Warrants to issue for payment of bounties and enlisting money. Warrants to Oliver de Lancey ete for clothing cte and pay of troops signed. 2842
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I Assembly adjourned (see N. V. col. mss, 87:63). Richard Maeslyes confined in Dutchess county jail on suspicion of countericiting bills of credit pardoned on condition that he enlist. Warrants to Oliver de Lancey etc delivered on having entered into the required bonds. 282
7 Charles W. Apthorp financial agent for the army writes of difficulties in procuring money for the kings troops. Pay- masters de Lancey, Cruger aud Robinson asked to lend from funds for the provincials. and warrant ou the treas- urer issued accordingly. Warrant for impressing ships carpenters issued. 283 25 Assembly adjourned. Gun carriages in the fortifications to be repaired. 2.84
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Persons taken with fever ete to be removed out of the city.
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Letter received from Gen. Amherst at Fort Edward, financial;
14 assembly to be called to act on the general's propositions. 285 .
21 Warrants for salaries and for expenses of blockhouses at Kingston, Ulter county signed. 287
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July 2 Order in regard to a sloop taken by the privateer True Briton, David Masterton, commander. 287
19 The hospital ships Love and Unity. John and Anne, and Resolution reported foul and dirty by Dr John Bard and James Storie hospital steward: ordered to remove to Bed- loes island. Letter from Sir Jeffrey Amherst. financial.
26. Assembly adjourned (see V. Y. col. mss, 87:106). Memorials of John Tabor Kempe and Win Smith and letter of Benja- min Nicoll relating to the offices of attorney and advocate general vacated by the death of Wm Kempe, referred. 200
30 John Tabor Kempe appointed to above offices. 200
Aug. 7 Warrant to impress flour for military use issued to Christ'r Kilby contractor (see N. Y. col. mss. 87:109). 290
9 Crownpoint occupied by Gen. Amherst, the French having destroyed and deserted the fort. 291
16 Leave to unload granted to the Dutch ship Seapost, David Mushart master on petition of Nich's Gouverneur, (see N. Y. col. mss, 87:110). Order on petition of Carsten Moelder master of the Dutch ship St Marcus (see V. Y. col. mss, 87:111). French prisoners taken at Niagara dis- tributed. 200 to New Jersey, 200 to Connecticut, the rest to New York counties.
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