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Mar. 2 . ments received. Letter received from Gen. Amherst
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promising extra bounty to recruits enlisting in these regi- ments. Speech to lc made by the governor to council and assembly (see N. V. col. mss. 90:84) read and approved. Warrant to paymasters and commissaries for pay of troops signed. 426.
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6 Depositions ot Francis Gondall and Peter Alvarez against their captain, Manuci de Britto referred. 428
8 Complaint against M. de Britto dismissed (see N. Y. col. mss. 90:90-91). Warrants for salaries signed. Pilots James Ward. John Owen and James Wilkie fined for neglect of duty (p. 415-16). Hearing on memorial of the attorney gencral in the case of John Henry Lydius (see N. Y. col. MISS, 90:92) deferred. Thomas Griffiths imprisoned as ac- complice of John Anderson and Abr'm van Ornem par- doned on condition of leaving the province. 429
17 The attorney general ordered to file a second information against John Henry Lydius. Gen. Amherst sends a list of descrters from the provincials in garrison at Fort Ontario, referred. List of commissions of the peace and pleas for Albany county received. 4,31
24 Judges of the supreme court called upon to decide whether they will accept commissions "during pleasure." 432
26 Daniel Horsmanden appointed second justice of the supreme court "during pleasure" vicc Chambers resigned on ac- count of agc. 433
31 David Jones accepts commission of third judge "during pleasure ": Proclamation to issue against riots in Liv- ingston manor (see .V. Y'. col. mss, 90:83) on letter of Robert Livingston (see N. Y: col. mss, 90:100). Proceedings against George Klock. 433
Ap. Letter from Lord Egremont with the declaration of war I against Spain (see .V. \'. col. mss. 90:53); order for pub- lishing it. 434
2 Ceremonies of publishing the declaration of war against Spain. Order on petition of George Klock (see V. Y. col. miss, 90:106). 439
7 Col. Josiah Martin present takes the oaths as member of the council. The attorney general ordered to prosecute George Klock by information for procuring Indian deeds by fraud and to take proper measures ior restoring the lands to the Indians. 440
13 Assembly adjourned (see V. V. col. miss. 00:109). Proclama- tion to issue for a day of fasting and prayer (see N. Y. col. MISS. 00:113. 115). 442
15 Provisions to be impressed for the army at the request of Gen. Amherst (sce N. Y. col. mss, 00:111); John Cruger.
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Joseph Read. Nath'l Marston, Gabriel Ludlow and Andrew Barclay to be appraisers. Proclamation to issue against carrying provisions to the enemy or to neutral ports (see N. Y. col. mss. 90:112, 114). Warrants to commissaries and paymasters for pay of troops and to commissioners of fortifications for repairs signed.
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May 4
Thomas Shrieve appointed coroner of New York vice John Burnet deceased. Recommendation to the assembly to grant additional enlisting bounty. Warrants to issue for bounty and enlisting money upon production of vouchers. 443 Message to be sent by the governor to the assembly (see N. Y. col. mss. 90:131) read and approved. Peter Dannely. George Sears and Wm Thomas. sentenced for grand larceny to be burned in the hand. pardoned on condition of enlisting for the war (see .V. Y. col. mss, 90:130): Ar- chelaus Lewis (see V. V. col. mss. 90:132) pardoned on giving bonds. 444
6 The assembly will not grant additional bounties and is ad- journed. Chief Justice Pratt granted leave to Boston. 445
12 Order not to clear vessels with provisions except for the public service. Albany commissions of the peace and pleas . approved with additions. Leave of absence to the West Indies granted to Col. Josiah Martin member of the coun- cil.
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20 John Lickens and Mary White convicted of robbery par- doned on condition that he enlist and she leave the province (see V. V. col .. mss. 90:130). Brief to solicit charity granted to Joseph Lewis of Huntington for losses by fire. Warrant to commissaries and paymasters for pay of troops signed.
22 John Dislow and David Miller pardoned on condition of en- listing. Warrant to commissaries and paymasters for pay of troops sighed. Assembly adjourned .. 4.47
June 2 Warrants for salaries signed. Charter for the French church at New Rochelle ordered to be engrossed and to pass the seals. 448
II Assembly adjourned (see V. Y. col. miss. 91:5). Garret Cowenhoven instice of the peace in King- county to ap- pear before the council on complaint of Justice Hors- manden. 449
1.4 Gov. Monckton returned: seals and papers are delivered to him. 149
25 Royal mandamus to swear Wm Alexander ~ claiming to be carl ... Stirling " of the council; he is sworn in and takes his seat. Warrants to the commissaries and paymasters for pay of troops signed.
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28 John Fox informis that illegal trade is being carried on by the schooner Charming Polly: offenders ordered to be arrested. 451 Sir W'in Jolmison present takes the oaths a member of the council. Bounty appropriated for recruiting to fill up the regular regiments. Assembly prorogued ;see V. V. col. MSS. 91.31). Joseph Buckland appointed branch pilot, Nathaniel Freeman convicted of burglary pardoned (see N. Y. col. mss. ÇI:30). 452
21 Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. miss, 91:37). Letter re- ceived from Gen. Amherst. the pasture at Albany claimed by the Dutch church; referred to the attorney general. 453
28 Daniel Nimham an Indian claims lands in Dutchess county in possession of Col. Hendrick Philippse's heirs and of Mr Brett: attorney general ordered to examine the case. 454
Aug. 10 Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. mss. 91:47-48). War- rants to commissaries and paymasters for pay of troops signed. 455
25 Petition of Matthew Ernest for pardon of his negro boy con- vieted of roberry (see N. Y. col. mss, 91:46) granted. Mus- ter roll of Capt. Timothy Northam's company (see V. Y. col. miss. 91:49) received. Opinion of council as to their bounty. 456
Sep. I Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. miss, 91:60). 457
8 Gen. Amherst wants 173 men to be continued in pay during the winter; ordered accordingly (see .V. Y. col. miss, 91 :62-63). 457
15 Assembly prorogued . (see N. Y. col. mss. 9t:64). Order on petition of Johannes Evertse Wynkoop and Johs. Trumbor (see N. Y. col. mss, 91:66). Report of the attorney general concerning George Klock's land transactions (p. 440) re- ceived. 458
29 Mayors, sheriff's and coroners of New York and of Albany reappointed. Assembly prorogued (see V. Y. col. miss, 91:71). Commissions of the peace and pleas for Suffolk county issued. Attorney general's report concerning the pasture at Albany (p. 453) received. Warrants for salaries signed. Order for hearing on the complaint of the Con- najoharie Indians against Geo. Klock (p. 440). 459
Oct. 13 Assembly prorogued (sce V. Y. col. mss. 9t:86). Order on petition of Johannes Snyder jr on behalf of the corporation of Kingston (see .V. Y. col. mas. 91:85). Warrant to com- missaries and paymasters for pay of troops signed. 19+
Nov. 3 Indian testimony in re George Klock to be taken before Sir Win Johnson and justices of Mbany county. Warrant to Christ'r Bancker and John Dies for expenditures on the fortifications signed.
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Assembly prorogned (see N. Y. col. mas, 91:92). 462
Message to be sent to the assembly recommending provision for running the hne between Albany and Ulster counties. Memorial of Abr'm de Peyster, Ann de Lancey, Lewis Johnson and Matthew Clarkson concerning riots in west, middle and cast patents of Westchester county with de- position of Jonathan Browne. Elisha Budd and Charles Clinton referred to the attorney general, and he is ordered to file an information against Charies Green, John Rundle and George Dibble and all others concerned in the riots. 463
Dec. 2 Petition of John Morin Scott and other owners of land along the New York and New Jersey line for settlement of the boundaries referred to the assembly. 463
3 Message to be sent to the assembly recommending that the billeting and impressing laws be revived. 464
1 Instructions for aitering the prayers for the royal family received: proclamation to issue accordingly (sce V. Y. col. mss, 91:80). 464
Council advise the governor to pass the bills before him and adjourn the assembly. 465
15 Hearing on the complaint of the Connajoharie Indians (p. 440. 458. 462) postponed. Warrants for salaries, and to commissaries and paymasters for pay of troops signed. 465
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Order on memorial and petition of Oliver de Lancey and Lambert Moore owners of Shenondehowah alias Clifton park, Albany county, supported by affidavit, of Volkert P. Douw. Jacob H. ten Eyck and Abr'm ten Brook, charging Anthony van Schaick and Jacob C. ten Eyck with obstruct- ing the legal partition of said lands. . Proclamation to issue enforcing the law relating to the partition of lands (see V. V. col. mss. 91:127). Minutes sent to the board of trade. 467
1763
Jan. 5 Above proclamation signed. Petition of Captain Timothy Northam (see N. Y. cel. mss, 91:128-29) referred to the pay- masters. 468
12 Order on the report of the paymasters relating to Capt. Northam's petition: warrants to Capt. Timothy Northam for bounty and enlisting money, and to commissaries and paymasters for pay of troops signed. Declarations of the Connajoharie sachems taken before Sir Wm Johnson etc (p. 465) received and day for hearing of the case fixed. 469
19 Hearing of the parties claiming under the Connajoharie patent and consequent order in the case. ' 470
22 Royal proclamation declaring a cessation of hostilities with France and Spain: ordered reprinted and published (see .. Y. col. mss, 91:105-7). 471
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Ceremonies of publishing the above proclamation in the parade and at the city hall 474
26-Feb. 16 Assembly adjourned (see V. Y. cel. miss, 91:137, 142). 474-75
Mar. 2 Assembly adjourned (see N. Y. ce !. mss. 91:143). Warrants for salaries signed. 475
16 Assembly adjourned (see V. Y. col. mss. 91:147). Daniel Horsmanden appointed chief justice of the supreme court vice Benjamin Pratt deceased. David Jones second justice, Wmn Smith third, and Robert R. Livingston fourth. 476
22 Proceedings relative to the claims of the Connajoharie In- dians. Ordinance for altering the time of holding the court of common pleas in Orange county passed: 477
Ap. 6 Assembly adjourned (see N. Y. col. miss, 91 : 153-54). Warrant to Bancker and Dies for the fortifications signed. 479
20 Letter received from . Sec. John Pownall with a petition of Charles Scott and Henry Holding (see V. Y. col. miss. 91:155): referred. Assembly adjourned. 479
May 18 Assembly adjourned (sec N. Y. col. mss. 91:16r). 480
June 8
Assembly adjourned (see N. Y. col. mss. 92:8). New Jersey act for submitting the boundary controversy to the king received (see V. Y. co !. iss, 92:3). Warrants for salaries signed. Prief to collect money for building a presbyterian church at Wallkill. Uister county (see N. Y. col. miss, 92:5) granted. Petition of George Tabelc. Samuel Falkinghanı. Andreas Luckam, George Wachtel. Godfried Lydeback and Michael Kayser on behalf of the high Dutch Lutheran church in the Swamp at New York. to compel John Philipp Leydig and Joseph Hawser to give an accounting of moneys collected for the church in Europe, referred to the attorney general. Memorial of Frederick Philippse (sce N. Y. col. mss. 92:9) referred !. 481
15 Report on the above petition of Charles Scott and Henry Holding (see V. V. col. mss. 92:10). 483
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Gen. Amherst writes that on learning that the Indians are moving to the west he has ordered the New York troops to continue in the service: approved and provision for their pay to be recommended to the assembly. 486
22 Assemoly adjourned (see V. Y. col. mss, 92:12). 187
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Petition of Gabriel Dufau commander of the French ship America, and of Jean Baptist Rince commander of the ship La Ville des Cayes (see V. Y. col. mss, 92:14) granted. Gov. Monckton intends to go to England and delivers the seals to the lieutenant governor. 487
July 13 Lt. Gov. Colden presides. Assembly prorogued free .N. Y. col. mss, 92:16). Treasurer directed to advance money to ute commissioners of fortifications. 4SS
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19 Royal proclamation of peace with France and Spain (see N. Y. col. mss, 91:148): to be published and proclamation for a day of thanksgiving to issue. Ceremony of proclaim- ing the peace.
Aug. 10 Assembly prorogued (see .V. Y. col. mss. 92:26). Account of charges for repairing the French ship America (see V. Y. col. mss. 92:15) filed. 491
Scp. 14 Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. mss, 92:30). Treasurer to advance money for paying troops on the frontiers (see N. Y. col. miss. 92:20). 491
29 Mayors, sheriffs and coroners of New York and of Albany reappointed. Court of general sessions in Dutchess county ordered to be held three times in the year. Wm van Drill and Wm Cassell appointed branch pilots (see .V. Y. col. mss, 92:32. 41-42). Warrants for salaries signed. 492
Oct. 17
Gen. Amherst writes that Indians ( Senecas and Delawares) are gathering at Kaghraandote to attack settlements at Shamokin, Esopus. Cherry valley and. on the Mohawk river above Schenectady; orders to the militia sent out (see N. Y. col. mss. 92:39). 494
26 John Smith sentenced to death for felony not a proper object . of mercy. 494
Nov. 2 Gen. Amherst requires 1400 men to be used against the In- dians (see V. Y. col. mss, 92:43) : to be recommended to the assembly. Order relating to the Spanish sloop Holy Christ, Francis Valle commander belonging to Don Manuel Zamora of St Domingo and taken by a New York privateer. 495
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8 Speech to be made by the lieutenant governor to the council and assembly (see N. Y. col. mss, 92:45) read and approved. 497 Warrant to issue for enlisting 200 men for service on the frontiers. 497
16 Tom a negro slave of Mrs Jane Haynes sentenced to death for rape on Mary Ryen reprieved for a week. 497
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Account of John Martin for pay as gunner of Copsey battery to be paid by John Dies surviving commissioner of fortifi- cations. Inquiry to be made, who cut down a tree on Bergen common which served as a landmark for the pilots. 498 25 Warrant to John Dies surviving commissioner of fortifica- tions for expenditures. Executors of Christopher Bancker called upon for the accounts of public moneys received by the deceased. 408 Dec. I 2
Royal proclamation declaring the limits of the new govern- ments (see .N. Y. col. miss, 02:37) received: to be published. 49 Warrants to issue for enlisting men. Memorial of Waddel Cunningham (sec .V. Y. col. mss. 92:54) referred to the at- torney general.
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1763 16 Warrant to the commissaries and paymasters for the pay of troops signed. Proclamation to issue asserting the right of New York to the boundary of Connecticut river (sce N. V. col. mss, 92:60-61).
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1 21 Report of the attorney general on the memorial of Waddel Cunningham (see V. Y. col. mss. 92:56) received: also re- port of the admiralty judge concerning the Spanish sloop Holy Christ (p. 495). List of commissions of the peace and pleas for Westchester county (see .V. Y. col. mss, 92:59, 62) approved. Petition of Isaac Man, Garret van Horne and Peter R. Livingston (see N. Y. col. mss. 92:55) read. Warrants to issue for payment of bounty and enlisting money. 501
28 Warrants for salaries signed. Proclamation asserting the territorial right of New York (p. 500) signed. 502
1764 Jan. 9
Order to stop a large number of Indians coming from near Lancaster, Pa. and going to the head of the Susquehannah river (see N. Y. col. mss, 92:67). Royal requisition to raise troops against the Indians received from the earl of Halifax. 503
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John Griffith appointed master of the port, vice Richard Jefferies resigned, James Jauncey, Thos. Vardill, Sidney Breese, Daniel Stiles, Anthony van Dam and John Smith wardens (see N. Y. col. mss, 92:75). Order to remove pilots complained of by the master and wardens of the port (see N. Y. col. mss, 92:73). Ordinance to issue extending the session of the supreme court. 505
Feb. 2
Assembly adjourned (see N. Y. col. mss, 92:81). Nolli prosequi to be entered in the case of John Glen of Schenec- tady (see .N. Y. col. miss. 92:68-70. 79-80). Commission to issue for a special court of oyer and terminer in New York county. 505
8 All the suspended branch pilots except Wm Hibbins sus- pected of cutting down the tree on Bergen common re- stored to their duty. New ordinance establishing fees in the court of chancery to be prepared. Inquiry to be made, who broke open the jail in Dutchess county and released some prisoners. Search to be made by the sheriff of Queens county for Joseph Cornwell and Richardson Corn- well accused of having shot Timothy MeCarty at the house of Henry Sands at Cowneck. Order on the sheriff of .Al- bany county to produce proof of the assault upon him by an officer of the 55th regiment. 506
15 Action on petition of Johannes Evertse Wynkoop and Johannes Trumbor (see V. Y. col. mss. 92:84) deferred. 508
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2.2 Adam Lawrence sheriff of Queens county and Justice Kis- sam of Cowneck examined concerning Joseph and Richard- son Cornwell: Dr Samuel Latham, Richard Sands, Wm Doty boatman. Obadiah de Milt. Henry Sands and Mary Shoe,. all of Cowneck summoned before the council in the same matter (p. 506). 508
27 They appear and are examined: Henry Sands committed. Justice Kissam, Thos. Thorne coroner of Queens county and Win Baker to appear before the council.
509
Mar. 5
Letter received from Sir Wm Johnson recommending that the Indians from Pennsylvania be sent to Albany by water; council advise not to admit them into the province. Letter received from Gen. Gage with resolutions of Massachusetts. New Hampshire and Connecticut concerning the raising of troops against the Indians; they decline doing so, and council advise it is not necessary to call the assembly. As- sembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. mss, 92:90). Proclama- tion to issue for the arrest of Joseph and Richardson Corn- well (see \. Y'. col. mss. 92:91). Opinion of council on the petition of J. E. Wynkoop and J. Trumbor (p. 508). 500
7 Proclamation for the arrest of J. and R. Cornwell signed. Warrants for salaries signed.
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8 Memorial of New York merchants on the sugar act sent to the lords of trade. 512
21 Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. mss. 92:95). Order for the prosecution of intruders upon crown lands pretending title under New Hampshire, to wit Samuel Robinson of Benningtown. John Fray of Sharpsberrytown and John Wallis of Allingtown. 512
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Ap. Assembly prorogued (see V. Y. col. mss. 92:96). 513
18 Letter received from Gen. Gage (see N. Y. col. mss. 92:97). Speech to be made by the governor to the council and as- sembly (see .V. Y. col. mss, 92:106) read and approved. Copy of a mandamus to swear Charles Ward Apthorpe of the council vice Benj. Pratt, received and referred. 513
19 Warrant to commissaries and paymasters for pay of troops signed. 514
May 2 Assembly prorogued (see V. Y. col. mss, 92:107). Reasons for swearing Charles W. Apthorpe of the council given by the committee, and of Wm Smith against it (see V. F. col. mss, 92:100-10).
9 Reasons of the lieutenant governor for not swearing in Charles Ward Apthorpe. Warrants for payment of bounty and enlisting money to issue. 517
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1764 June 9 Royal mandamus to swear Joseph Read of the council, vice Josiah Martin removed to Antigua: he is sworn in and takes his seat. Assembly prorogued. Warrants for sala- ries signed. 518
July 10
Account of bills of credit issued since 1749 called ior by the lords of trade and so ordered. Acts of parliament relating to America received. Opinion of council on the applica- tion of the marquis de Fenelon governor of Martinique, to allow Sieur Nadeau de Belair to take 150 French Acadians to the West Indies (see V. Y. col. mss. 92:120). 519
Aug. 7 Assembly prorogued. Additional instructions relating to fees in public offices; proclamation to issue accordingly (see N. Y. col. mss, 92:24). Warrants to commissaries and paymasters for pay of troops. Brief to collect charity granted to --- Haynes of Dutchess county whose house etc were destroved by fire. Order on complaint of Peter Reune against Matthew du Bois, justice of the peace of Dutchess county (see V. Y. col. mss. 92:128). Petition of the German congregation in New York (see V. Y. col. mss, 92:126) tabled. Sheriff Harm. Schuyler reports that in obedience to orders he has arrested Samuel Ashley, Samuel Robison, Jolin Monfort and Isaac Charles who have ousted Peter Vass and Bastian Deal from their farms under pretence of New Hampshire jurisdiction. 521
Sep. 4 Speech to be made by the governor to the council and as- sembly (see .V. Y'. col. mss, 92:136) read and approved. Peace made by Sir Wm Johnson with the Hurons, Ot- tawaes, Chippiwaghs, Sakis, Puans, Reynards, Menomi- nies and all the western nations, except 300 under Pondiac on the Miamis river and the Potawatomees: Shawanese and Delawares of the Ohio. now up on the Sioto did not at- tend. Cannajoharie Indians complain of Cobus Maybe: he is ordered away from the Indian country. Gov. Went- worth asks for the release of people from New Hamp- shire; can only be discharged on bail (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 4:576-77; Q 4:356-57). 523
5 Freeholder‹ of Southold. L. I. to restore Indian lands to their owners. Indian prisoners in New York jail to be re- moved to Long Island.
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17 Governor's answer to an address of the assembly. 520
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Letter from the lords of trade, New Hampshire boundaries. and Lutheran congregation: New Jersey boundaries; com- plaints of violence on Spanish subjects made. but not proved. Moses Owen justice of the peace of Westchester on trial for perjury discharged from his office.
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Order to recover the Indian lands at Southeld by legal trial. Time for hearing complaints agarist Matthew du Bois (p. 521) fixed. Warrants for salaries signed. 528
29 Mayors, sheriffs and coroners of New York and of Albany reappointed. 529
Proceedings on the petition of Silas Charles and other Montauk Indians for recovery of their lands. 5,30
20 Council advise the lieutenant governor to pass the bills before him and adjourn the assembly. 531
26 Royal mandamus to swear Charles Ward Apthorpe of the council vice Benj. Pratt deceased. 42d article of the in- structions to Gov. Monckton directing that the surveyor general of customs should be a member of the council. Charles W. Apthorpe and John Temple surveyor general of the customs for the northern district are sworn in and take their seats. 53I
Nov. 7 Hearing on the complaint against Matthew du Bois (p. 528) postponed. Warrant to commissaries and paymasters for pay of troops signed. 532
14 Reprieve granted to John Kelly (see .V. Y. col. miss, 93:2) on representation of Rev. Samuel Auchmuty rector of Trinity church. New York. 533
Assembly adjourned (see N. Y. col. mss. 93:5). 533
19 21 Matthew du Bois heard in answer to the complaint of Peter Renne (p. 532). 533
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Royal mandamus to swear Roger Morris of the council vice John Chambers deceased; he is sworn in and takes his seat Warrant for salaries etc signed. Opinion of council on the report of the attorney general in the case of the Montauk Indians (see V. V. col. mss, 93:8-9; aud, Doc. hist. N. Y. 3:392-94: Q 3:237-38). Order on complaint of Cor- nelius Blauvelt. Garret Onderdonck and others of Orange county presented by Richard Morris against Abr'm Her- ring justice of the common pleas and colonel of militia in Orange county. Bonds to be given on all petitions and complaints, to pay costs. Commissions of the peace to be issue'l for New York city and county unless the corpora- tion show cause to the contrary. Minutes sent to the board of trade. 535
8 Proclamation to issue declaring peace with the Indians (see V. Y. col. mss. 93:10). 5.37
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Objections of the corporation of New York against the issue
. of commissions of the peace filed. 537
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Vol. 26, 1765-83
The minutes on land grants from Sep. 5, 1764 to Nov. 13, 1776 will be found in vol. 29-31.
1765
Jan. 8 Assembly prorogued (see .V. Y. col. mss, 93:20). Letter re- ceived from Gov. Bernard of Massachusetts on the bound- ary question.
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II .Hearing on the complaint against Abr'm Herring (25:535) postponed.
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30 Dennis Hall and Mary Yates sentenced to death for stealing pardoned (see .V. Y. col. mss, 93:30).
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6 Petition of Roger Morris, Beverly Robinson and Philip Philippse (see V. Y. col. mss, 93:32) referred: Form of license and bond for Indian traders approved (see N. Y. col. miss. 93:31. 33). Petition of John Anderson owner of three small islands in the sound for relief against Justus, David and Wm Bush and John Gregg, who claim the islands under Connecticut title read; proposed to refer it to the king.
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