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Mar. 6
Order on petition of Shadrack Chatterton (see N. Y'. col. miss, 93:38). Warrants for salaries signed. Hearing on the claim made by Daniel Nimham, Jacobus Nimham, One Pound Poctone, Stephen Cowenham and other Wappin- gen Indians to lands granted to Adolph Philippse; opinion of council thereon. Report on the petition of Roger Mor- ris et al (p. 2); Samuel Munroe, Daniel Monroe, Stephen Wilcox and Joseph Craw named in the report to be prose- cuted; Justices Jacobus ten Boss and John Akin to show cause why they should not be dismissed from office. Charles Lewis appointed branch pilot.
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I3 Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. miss. 93:44). Letter re- ceived from Gov. Bernard of Massachusetts (see N. Y. col. mss, 93:39-40) and filed because Lt. Gov. Colden had al- ready written to the governor of Porto Rico about it. Order on the petition of Corn's Blauvelt et al against Abr'm Herring (p. 1).
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9 Sir Wm Johnson writes of the dissatisfaction among the Indians in regard to land transactions [ Kayaderosseras patent]; the attorney general is ordered to bring a scire facias at common law against claimants under patent of Nov. 2. ITOS to Nanning Harmense et al (see L. P. 4:161- 62). Date for hearing the complaint against Abr'm Herring (p. 9) fixed.
27 Resolve of Massachusetts relating to the boundary question received. On representation of Surveyor General Alex.
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Colden that the Minisinck patentees have taken possession of crown lands, the attorney general is ordered to file in- formation against them. Hearing on the petition of Shadrack Chatterton (p. 4). Win Hibbin reappointed branch pilot (see N. Y. col. mss, 93:49).
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Case of Shadrack Chatterton against Justices John Coe. John Pareells and John van der Voort decided in their favor. 13
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29 3 Committee appointed for the case of Corn's Blauvelt et al (p .. 10) against Abr'm Herring. 13
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13 Hearing in re Minisinck Datentecs (p. 11).
30 Opinion of council concerning a letter from Abr'm Lott and Christ'r Smith, managers of the hemp lottery (see V. Y. col. mss, 93:66).
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May 8 July 8
Assembly prorogued (see V. Y. col. mss, 93:70-71).
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Order from the king received to prosecute the persons who burned the boat of the sloop-of-war Chaleur, Lieut. Langharne commanding (see .V. Y'. col. mss, 93:46); also resolution of the house of lords concerning two Mohawk Indians taken to London and exhibited in a publie show by a Jew named Myers (see N. Y. col. miss, 93:41). Letter from. Gov. Fitch of Connecticut in regard to the islands claimed by John Anderson (p. 2; see N. Y. col. mss, 93:73). Assembly prorogued (see V. Y. col. mss, 93:75). Warrants for salaries signed.
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Sep. 4 Gen. Gage offers military assistance for support of the civil
power. Full council needed for an answer. James McEvers scared by the occurrences at Boston resigns his office as distributor of stamps.
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5 Warrants for salaries signed. Warrant to the managers of the New York and New Jersey boundary controversy for expenses (see V. Y. col. mss, 93:91) signed. Tom a negro slave of Wm Pontine under sentence of death for burglary pardoned to deportation to Honduras (see V. V. col. mss, 93:92).
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7 Opinion of council on the letter of Gen. Gage (p. 16); military assistance not needed. 18
9 Opinion of the corporation to the same effect. Assembly prorogued (see V. V. col. mss: 93:92).
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25 Godfrey Swan sentenced to death for killing his own child pardoned to imprisonment for life (see V. Y. col. mss, 93:94). Warrant to Lt. Gov. Colden for contingent ex- penses signed. Case of the sufferers by fire at Montreal referred to the assembly (see .N. Y. col. miss. 93:74).
30 Mayors, sheriffs and coroner, of New York and of Albany reappointed. Joshua Sands justice of the peace in Ulster
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county superseded on complaint of inhabitants (see V. .. col. mss, 93:3). 21
Oct. 9
Sir Henry Moore newly appointed governor write, that he will soon Icave England. Assenibly prorogued. Petition of Thos. Chandler, Laac Man, David Wooster, Daniel Jones and Robert Harpur (see N ". col. mss, 93:99) re- ferred.
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15 Petition oi Thos. Chandler et al withdrawing their former petition and asking for the establishment of one county within the stated bounds referred.
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22 Petition of Thomas Chandler et al giving reasons for the establishnient of a new county referred (see N. Y. col. mss, 93:110-II).
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23 James McEvers desired to take charge of the stamps just arrived refuses. Report of committee on the petition for establishing a new county (see V. Y. col. mss. 93:112) read. Patrick McKay, justice of the peace in Ulster county super- seded on complaint of inhabitants (see N. Y. col. mss, 93:95).
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24 Order in relation to the unloading of the stamps brought . in Capt. Wm Davis' ship. 24
Assembly prorogued (see V. Y. col. mss. 93:117-18). 24
Oath of the lieutenant governor required to be taken under the stamp act.
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p. m. The lieutenant governor having no directions for the dis- tribution of the stamps, council advise him to declare he would do nothing with them but await the arrival of Sir Henry Moore. 26
5 Minutes of the common council of New York, asking for custody of the stamps (see V. V. col. miss, 93:123-24) : coun- cil advise that the stamps be delivered to them.
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6 Letter from Lt. Gov. Colden to Gen. Thos. Gage (see V. F. col. mss, 93:122): Gen. Gage's reply advising that the stamps be turned over to the corporation. Letter from the lieutenant governor to the mayor ete of New York. Mayor's receipt for the stamps. 28
12 Assembly to be adjourned from day to day by the speaker until a quorum is in town. Minutes sent to the board of trade.
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13 Sir Henry Moore arrived takes the oaths. and the seals are delivered to him by the lieutenant governor. The mem- bers of council present are sworn in. The new governor's
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29 31 Nov. 2 Riot in the city. Threatening letter sent to the lieutenant governor in connection with the stamps. Fort George to be put into condition for defense.
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commission to be recorded and proclamation to issue for continuing all officers in their places (see .V. Y'. col. mss, 93:126-27). The now governor publishes his commission in the fort and at the city hall.
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The governor declares himself ready to put the stamp aet in execution: council are of opinion it is impracticable at present. Stamped paper arrived in the ship Minerva to be delivered to the mayor. Assembly to meet, and council advise that the governor riake no allusion to the late dis- turbances. Fort George to be placed in the same condi- tion as before the disturbances.
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18 Action on letter from the collector and the controller of eustoms (see V. Y. col. mss. 93:129) deferred. 35
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Order on petition of Roger Morris, Philipp Philippse and Beverly Robinson (see N. Y. col. mss, 93:130). 35 Opinion of council coneerning an act of parliament for pro- viding quarters for the royal troops in America.
Dec. 2
Letter of Gen. Thos. Gage (see V. Y. col. mss. 93:141) to be laid before the assembly. Proclamation to issue offering a reward as ordered by a resolution of the assembly (see N. Y. col. mss. 93:138).
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18 Order upon an application of the mayor and magistrates for a military guard (see V. Y. col. mss, 93:148).
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1766
Jan. 10
Address of the governor to the council on receipt of letter from See. H. S. Conway relating to the late disturbances. Proclamation to issue offering a reward for discovery of the persons who destroyed the stamped paper (see N. Y. col. mss, 93:157). Magistrates to declare whether the peace can be maintained by eivil authority. 39
II The mayor and magistrates are of opinion they can for the future preserve the peace of the eity: the people in general disapprove the destruction of the stamps. 42
1.4 Opinion of council on the above letter from Sec. Conway. 43
Feb. 12
Letter received from Gov. Bernard, designs of the "sons of liberty." The governor proposes applying for military assistance, council advise to defer it. 45
Mar. I Assembly prorogued (see V. Y. col. mss, 93:165). 46
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Assembly prorogued (see X. Y. col. miss. 94:2). 47
31 Gen. Gage present. Order on an application of the general
to procure a vessel for securing the king's stores. 47
Ap. 2 The ship Minerva .- Tillet master taken into the publie ser- vice with consent of her owners. 48
Assembly prorogued (see V. V. col. mss. 94:5-6). 18
30 Assembly prorogued. Proclamation to issue offering a re- ward for the arrest of rioters in Westchester county (see
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N. Y. col. mss. 94:7) on an affidavit of Benj. Randolph of Cortland manor.
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May 17
Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. mss, 94:9). Justices Pawling and Hardenbergh to answer a complaint against then made by Rev. Gerhard Daniel Cock (see N. Y. col. miss, 94:10).
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28 Stamp act repealed. Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. mss, 94:11). Opinion of council concerning Gen. Gage's requi- sition of quarters for the royal troops coming from the outposts.
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30 Magistrates in the province to be urged to exert themselves in the suppression of riots and disorders.
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June 7
Order on complaint of Wm Provoost as attorney against Surveyor General Alex'r Colden for taking fees for survey- ing lands to be granted to disbanded soldiers. Warrants of arrest to issue against Silas Washburn, Wm Pendergrast. James Secord, Elisha Cole,' Isaac Perry and Michael Veal for traitorous conspiracy etc on affidavits of Samuel Peters justice of the peace in Dutchess county and Simeon. Bundy. 52
. 9 Draft of the speech to be made by the governor to council and assembly ( see V. V. col. mss, 94:13) read.
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IO James Livingston sheriff of Dutchess county reports that John Way arrested at the suit of Petrus ten Broeck for debt has been rescued by a mob giving as reason that the debt was for rent which they do not approve of.
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Warrants for salaries signed.
12 18 Answer of the surveyor general (see N. Y. col. mss, 94:18) to the complaint of Wm Provoost (p. 52).
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Council advise to apply for military assistance to suppress disorders in Dutchess county. Merchants refusing to take out "let pass" for vessels outward bound the governor pro- poses to apply to the men-of-war in the harbor to stop all vessels going to sea without the paper: council needs time to give advice. Order on petition of Joshua Sands (see V. Y. col. mss. 94:20).
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20 The 28th regiment on the way from Albany to land at Pokeepsing. Proclamation to issue offering a reward for the arrest of rioters (see V. Y. col. mss. 94:21).
23 Opinion of the judges and of council concerning the taking out of "let pass."
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July 2
Sheriff James Livingston of Dutchess reports the landing at Pokeepsing of the 28th regiment and dispersion of the rioters (see N. Y. col. mss, 94:26). Proclamation of 20 June to be sent to neighboring governments. Troops to proceed to Albany to assist the civil authorities. Courts of oyer and terminer to sit in Albany and Dutchess counties. 57
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1766 3 Council advise that the governor pass the bill for furnishing barraeks with necessaries for the troops; the governor de- clares himself unable to pass the vendue and larceny bills unless a suspending clause be added. Assembly prorogued. Procamation to issue offering a reward for the arrest of Robert Noble of Claverack (see .V. Y. col. mss, 94:29-30). 58 7 Reply to petition of inhabitants of Nobletown contradicting affidavits of Robert van Rensselaer and Sheriff Schuyler. 59
II Ordinance for establishing a court of common pleas, and a court of general sessions in Cumberland county passed; commissions for the courts to issue. Nathan Stone the high sheriff of the new county to give bonds.
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Sep. 3 Daniel Horsmanden presiding communicates a letter from the governor at Albany, that the mayor of New York wishes to resign; council defer recommending a new name. Whitehead Hicks is recommended as new mayor of New York.
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4 Oct. 4 Commission of Whitehead Hicks as mayor of New York. dated at Albany. Sep. 20. 1766.
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13 Gov. Moore returned communicates a letter from Lord Shel- burne, who has succeeded the duke of Richmond as sec- retary of state, about the act for providing necessaries to . the troops. Assembly prorogued. 63 Warrants for salaries signed. 64
17 22 Complaint of Sir Wm Johnson against George Klock for purchasing lands from the Indians without license referred to the attorney general. 65
Nov. 6
Letter received from Lord .Shelburne, violence and murders committed on Indians, settlements extended beyond limits prescribed. Speech to be made to council and assembly read (see .V. Y. col. mss, 94:60). Assembly prorogued (see .V. Y. col. mss, 94:58), the speaker not having arrived. 65
7 Lords of trade call for a report on manufactures set up and carried on since 1734 (see Dec. hist. V. V. 1:732-33; Q I:497).
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19 Letter received from Gov. Carleton at Quebec, Justice Walker of Montreal assaulted on the street: referred to the commanding officer of the troops.
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21 Papers relating to the assault on Justice Walker at Montreal to be sent to Goy. Franklin of New Jersey. Deborah wife of Wm Tongue, Elizabeth wife of John Dent. and Eliza- beth Floyd capitally convicted are pardoned on representa- tion of the chief justice and the other justices of the su- preme court. 68
Dec. 17 Letter from Lord Shelburne, claim of Wappingen and Stock- bridge Indians, referred.
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Order on Jacobus ten Boss and John Akin (p. 4). Council advise the passing of bills before the governor and proro- gation of the assembly. 70
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Report of committee on the letter of Lord Shelburne (p. 69). Minutes sent to the board of trade. 71
1767
Jan. 3 Daniel Nimham sachem of the Wappingen Indians desires a farther hearing on his claim against Ad. Philippse. 74
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Hearing appointed on the claim of the Wappingen Indians on a memorial of Daniel Nimhan. Warrants for salaries signed. Order for nolle prosequi granted on the petition of Joseph Forman (see V. Y. col. miss, 94:78).
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21 Order on petition of Ennis Graham for a nolle prosequi on a provision bond. Brief to collect money for repairing the church at Eastchester granted.
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Feb. 4 John van Tassell. Elijalı Tompkins, Samuel Field, John Tompkins, David Paddock, Henry van Ambrugh, Johannes Boyce, Peter Angevine, Richard Curry, Win Hill, George Curry, Jacobus ten Bush EBoss1. James Dickinson, George Hughson, James Phillips, Samuel Causten, Daniel Corn- wall. Gilbert Bloomer. Joseph Merit, Nath'l Underhill, John Depee, Wm. Ogden, Samuel Hozier, Nehemiah Ilor- ton and Joseph Travis called as witnesses for the Wappin- gen Indians. Letter from the lords of trade, petition for charter of the presbyterian church in New York; referred. 78 12 Memorial of Abr'm Lott. Isaac Low, Peter Remsen and Nicholas Low for aid to recover debts from the French referred to the attorney general. Justices ten Boss and Akin given more time for their answer (p. 70).
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17 Letter received from Lord Shelburne, New York and Massachusetts boundary controversy; opinion of council thereon. Order on petition of the ministers etc of the presbyterian church in New York (see V. Y. col. mss, 94:84). Samuel Drake, Daniel Townsend, Capt. Crane and Samuel Munroe summoned as witnesses for the Wap- pingen Indians. 80
Mar. 5 Hearing opened on the claim of the Wappingen Indians represented by Mr Spaulding and Mr Marsh; Messers Livingston, Scott and Duane, attorneys for Adolph Philippse.
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Assembly prorogued (see .N. Y. col. miss. 94:91).
II Judgment and opinion in the case. 85
20 Warrants for salaries signed. Proclamations to issue : about Indian traders passes and bonds; about prohibiting purchases of Indian lands (see X. Y. col. mss, 94:02). 89
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25 Gov. Bernard of Massachusetts writes that the general court has appointed Lt. Gov. Brattle and Capt .. Sheaie bound- ary commissioners. 90
30 Gov. Bernard writes that the general court has prepared in- . structions for the boundary commissioners. 91
Ap. 9 Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. mss, 94:98).
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15 Report of committee on the petition of the minister and elders of the presbyterian church in New York (p. So; see N. Y. col. mss, 94:93-94). Petition and remonstrance of river Indians [Mohkuhannuck tribe] (see V. Y. col. miss. 94:100) referred to Sir Wm Jolinson.
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Order on letter from Jamies Ross complaining that the sur- veyor general charges exorbitant fees for surveying land granted under royal proclamation of Oct. 7, 1763. Repre- sentation to be made to the home authorities for providing funds to defray charges of prosecution on the part of the crown.
May 5 Assembly prorogued (see .V. Y. col. mss, 94:105). 95 94
13 Letter received from Lord Shelburne, pay of men under Col. Bradstreet in 1764: referred to the assembly.
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27 Speech to be made by the governor to the council and as- sembly (see V. Y. col. mss, 94:108) read. John Anderson charged with murder and piracy on board the sloop Polly, Roeloff Durgue master to be examined and wit- nesses called. 96
28 Examination of Jolin Anderson and witnesses [no details given]. 96
June 3 Petition of Thos. Carrol, Richard Peters, Samuel Legget and John Haynes for the reward for apprehending Elisha Cole (p. 56) referred to the assembly. 97
6 Council advise the governor to pass the bills before him and to prorogue the assembly. 97
10 Opinion of council on the petitions to the king by the Society for propagation of the gospel, and by Samuel Robinson of Bennington and 1000 other grantees under New Hampshire. 97
July 20
22 Order to the mayor of New York for the quartering of troops expected to arrive. Warrants for salaries signed. 100 Jolin Wentworth appointed governor of New Hampshire and surveyor general of the woods in America: proclama- tion to issue accordingly (see .V. Y. col. mss, 94:114). Or- der for prosecuting George Klock by information ete. New York and Mas-achusetts boundary commissioners to meet at. New Haven. IOI
Aug. 6 . Assembly prorogued (see V. Y. col. mss, 94:116). 102
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14 William Johnson convicted of felony in stealing prayer books out of St Pauls church, New York pardoned on condition of leaving the province. IO2
Order for hearing the complaint of Rev. Gerhard Daniel Cock against Justices Levi Pawling and Johannes Harden- bergh (p. 49). 103
31 Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. mss, 94:118). 103
Sep. 16 Assembly prorogued (see V. Y. col. mss. 94:120). Warrants for salaries signed. IO4
Oct. 3 Acts of parliament received: I, granting certain duties in the British colonies etc; 2, prohibiting the governor from passing acts until necessaries for the troops are provided by the assembly. Assembly prorogued (see V. Y. col. mss, 94:123). Warrant for the use of a new great seal sent from England. 104
7 Hearing of the case between Rev. G. D. Cock and Justices Pawling and Hardenbergh: Mr Duane, counsel for Cock produces Phil. Klum, Jacob Decker, Cornelius Muller, Corn's Parser, Wm Elting, Johs. Kater, Edw'd Loonsbury as witnesses. Rudolphus Ritzema interpreter: Mr Kempe counsel for Pawling and Hardenbergh produces Abr'm Haasbrouck, John Blanckjean. Benj. van Keuren and Abr'm van Keuren as witnesses. Action on petition of Rev. John Peter Tetard (see N. Y. col. mss, 94:125) de- ferred. 106
8 Opinion of council in the case of Rev. G. D. Cock vs Jus- tices Pawling and Harbenbergh. IO7
Nov. 4
Royal mandamns to swear Win Smith jr of the council vice Wm Smith sr resigned; he is sworn in and takes his seat. Frances Malone senteneed to death for stealing pardoned on condition of leaving the province. Dutch consistory of New York ordered to answer to the remonstrance of Abel Hardenbrook et al (see N. V. col. mss. 94:112, 117). 108
II Royal mandamus to swear Henry Cruger or of the council; he is sworn in and takes liis seat. Opinion of council on the complaint of Abel Hardenbrook et al (p. IOS). 109
16 Draft of the governor's speech to the council and assembly (see \. Y. col! mss. 94:133-34) read. Catharine Crow . pardoned (see V. Y. col. mss, 94:129). Elizabeth Johnson reprieved (see N. Y. col. miss, 94:135-36). IIO
Dee. 21 1768 Jan. 27
Proclamation to issue for the discovery of the author of certain seditious papers (see N. Y. col. miss. 95:5). III
The king's order in council dismissing the petition of the minister ete of the presbyterian church for a charter of incorporation (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 3:306-7: Q 3:506-8).
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The governor lay, before the council his instruction on the passing of private bills. Warrants for salaries signed. I12
Feb. 6 Council advise the governor to pass the bill for vesting the estate of the late treasurer. Abr'm de Peyster in trustees to pay his debts as not a private act. Warrant to John de Peyster jr for military equipment signed. Assembly dissolved. 115
IO Commission of oyer and terminer for New York county to issue 30 days before the commencement of the supreme eourt terins. Writs to issue for election of a new assem- bly. Ordinance passed for erecting the county of Cum- berland. Order on petition of John Young and John Storm (see [ .. P. 23:132). Minutes sent to the board of trade. 115
24 Warrant to Goldsbrow Banyar for express messenger's ser- vices signed. II7
Mar. g Warrants for salaries signed. II7
16 Assembly prorogued by " writ patent " under the great seal. 118
18 Letters patent for erecting the county of Cumberland read and approved. " Writ patent " for proroguing the assem- bly signed. 118
22 Elizabeth Clark, alias Elizabeth Johnson pardoned on con- dition of leaving the province (p. 110). 119
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Warrant to John de Peyster jr for military equipments signed. List of judges, justices of the peace, sheriff, elerk, and coroner for Cumberland county approved. 119
Ap. 7 Ordinance passed for establishing inferior courts in Cum- berland county. 119
23 Ordinance of fees for the court of chancery and other courts (see V. Y. col. mss, 95:38) passed. 120
May 2
Warrants signed: to Isaac Colton for services in appre- hending countcrieiters; to Alex'r Colden for express mes- senger services. 121
18 The governor intends going to Albany to meet the Indians and settle the boundary line with them. Assembly prorogned. Warrant to John de Peyster jr for military equipments signed. Ordinance of fees for the court of chancery signed (p. 120). Ordinance for prolonging the term of the circuit court at Albany signed. Letter from Lord Hillsborough with report of the solicitor and attorney general on the acts of parliament 12 Anne and 4 George I for preserving ships and goods cast ashore. 121
June 29 Letter received from Lord Hillsborough with report of the lords of trade on Indian affairs. Warrants for salaries signed. 125
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1768 July 13 Warrant to Henry Holland, Frederick Philippse, John Morin Scott, Win Bayard and Benj. Kissam for. expenses in running New York and New Jersey partition line signed. 126
Aug. 3 Proclamation to issue for the arrest of the persons who robbed the New Jersey treasurer's office (see V. Y. col. mss. 95:46-48). Warrant to John de Peyster for military equip- ments signed. 126
39 Letter received from Gov. Carleton of Quebec. Indian trade; advice of council thereon. Warrant to issue on the treasurer to order of Att'y Gen. John Tabor Kempe for ex- penses in a lawsuit against John van Rensselaer. Assem- bly prorogued. 127
Sep. 9 Sir Wm Johnson to prevent the purchase by Pennsylvania of Indian lands north of the 43d degree. Warrant for salaries signed. 128
28 Proclamation to issue offering a reward for the discovery of the author of certain seditious papers (see N. Y. col. MISS, 95:57). 129
Oct. 21
Letter from Lord Hillsborough with papers relating to the New York and Quebec boundary line (see Doc. hist. N. Y. I:550-51; Q 1:354-55). Another letter received from the same with directions for inducing the New York assembly not to take any notice of a circular sent out by the speaker of the Massachusetts assembly. 130
Nov. 2 Order on a memorial of John Tabor Kempe (see .V. Y. col. mss, 95:65). 135
19 Proclamation to issue offering a reward for the discovery of rioters in the city. Benjamin Peirson appointed branch pilot. Account of John Munroe (N. Y. col. miss, 95:68-69) referred to judges of the supreme court. 136
Dec. 2 Report on the above account of John Munroe, and warrant to him issued. 137
5 Proceedings of the Indian conference at Fort Stanwix for settling the boundary line received, with a letter'from Sir W'm Johnson: to be laid before the assembly. Letter re- ceived from Sir Win Johnson, Indian trade. Order on a petition of Dirck Swart (see V. V. col. miss, 95:66). 137
15 Special commission of over and terminer to issue for Albany county. Trial of Joseph Andrews confined for piracy put off. 138
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