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23 List of judges and justices for the counties of Albany, Dutchess, Orange and Westchester (see N. Y. col. mss. 95:79-83) laid before the council. 139
30 Affidavit of John Cantine and John Keator Gee N. Y. col. VISS, 95:70) read. 130
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Jan. 2 Resolution of the assembly in regard to taxation. Assembly dissolved (see N. Y. col. mss, 95:87). 140
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Writs to issue for the election of a new assembly. Isaac Stonehouse convicted of burglary in store of Benj. Booth pardoned. 142
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18 Warrants for salaries etc. signed. Francis James appointed branch pilot. Examination of - in regard to counter- feiters. 143
20 James de Lancey refuses the appointment to the council vice Wm Alexander resigned. Royal mandamus to swear Hugh Wallace of the council vice Wm Walton deceased; he is sworn in and takes his seat. 144
31 Assembly prorogued by " writ patent." Warrant to David Gould as reward for discovering counterfeiters signed. Richard Hudnett and Owen McFarlane convicted of bur- glary at Albany, and John Hamilton Stewart convicted of grand larceny. all sentenced to death, pardoned on condi- tion of their leaving the province (see N. Y. col. mss, 95:88). I45
Feb. 22 John de Peyster jr, barrack master ordered to deliver his ac- counts. Warrant to Goldsbrow Banyar for money ad- vanced for express messengers signed. 146
Mar. I Order on receiving John de Peyster's accounts. Assembly to meet. 146
8 Royal mandamus to swear Henry White of the council; he is sworn in and takes his seat. Warrants for salaries etc signed. 1 47
15 Warrant on the receiver general for payment of expenses out of the quitrents to Wm Cockburn surveyor and shower for the crown in the suit against John van Rensselaer. 148
29 Letter received from Gen. Gage respecting the appointment of officers to superintend the Indian trade; Pennsylvania to appoint for Fort Pitt and the Illinois. New York for Niagara and D'Etroit. Quebec at Misilimakinak; to be laid before the assembly. Ordinance to be prepared amending the ordinance for establishing fees of courts. 149
Ap. 5 Preceding ordinance read and passed. 150
May 20 The governor declares he can not sign the bill for a new emis- sion of bills of credit and asks whether he shall pass the bills: 1, for regulating elections; 2. for regulating auction sales. Council advise him to sign the last two and to pro- rogue the assembly. Public notice that a private act will be introduced for a division line between Kakiate and Cheesecock patents, and affidavit relating thereto by David Pyc.
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26 Commissions of the peace and of the pleas to issue for West- chester (see N. Y. rol. mss, 95:115), Orange and Albany counties. 151
June 14 Warrants for salaries and to Gerard Bancker for necessaries to the troops signed. 152
July 5 Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. mss, 95:119). 153
12 Payment demanded for quarters of officers for whom there is no room in the barracks: referred to the assembly. John Smith appointed one of the justices of the quorum for Westchester county. 153
18 Letters received from the earl of Hillsborough, Indian lands ceded by the las: treaty; proceedings in parliament concerning America. 153
Aug. 16 John Hennesy convicted of robbery and sacrilege pardoned and to be conveyed to Philadelphia as a lunatic. John Jubeart sentenced to death for counterfeiting reprieved. 155
22 Letter received from Sir Wm Johnson, necessity of appoint- ing officers for the Indian trade. 155
Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. mss, 95:126). 156
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Sir Henry Moore dead. The great seal delivered to Lt. Gov. Colden with Sir Henry's commission. 156
Sep. 12 13 Lt. Gov. Colden takes the usual oatlis. Proclamation an- nouncing the death of Gov. Moore and continuing all offi- cers in their posts (see N. Y. col. mss, 95:128) issued. Ad- ditional instruction read against lotteries. Gov. Moore's general instructions delivered to Lt. Gov. Colden by Mr Livingston, Gov. Moore's private secretary. 156
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Municipal officers of New York and of Albany reappointed. Warrant issued on the petition of the manager of the New York and New Jersey boundary controversy (see V. Y. col. mss, 95:136). Warrants signed: for salaries; to John de Peyster jr and Gerard Bancker for necessaries to the troops (see N. Y. col. mss, 95:133). Assembly prorogued (see N. V. col. mss, 95:135). Order on the petition of Thomas Lasalle, and Jacques Hermand (see V. Y. col. mss. 95:129-32). A new recorder for New York to be appointed vice Simon Johnson who neglects his duties. 158
Oct. 17 Order on petition of Lewis Pintard .(see V. V. col. mss. 95:140-43). 161
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1769 the same trial. King's order in council forbidding grants of land claimed by New Hampshire; opinion of council thereon (see Doc. hist. . V. Y. 4:609-11; Q 4:375-76). 162
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Speech to be made by the lieutenant governor to council and assembly read and approved (see V. Y. col. mss, 96:25). Commissions of the peace etc for Ulster county (see .V. I. col. mss, 96:10-11) to issue. Thomas Jones appointed re- corder of New York. 165
22 Special commission of oyer and terminer to issue for New York city and county. 165
29 Warrant issued for expenses of managers of the New York and New Jersey boundary controversy. 166
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George Duncan Ludlow appointed justice of the supreme court vice Smith deceased. Commission to the puisne judges to issue distinguishing their rank by the date of their appointment. Proclamation to issue for the arrest of rioters in Wallumschack patent (see N. Y. col. mss, 96:28) on petition of Abr'm ten Broeck. 167
20 Proclamation to issue offering a reward for the discovery of the authors of seditious papers (see V. V. col. mss, 96:31) at request of the assembly. Campbell sentenced to death for felony reprieved. 168
1770 Jan. 5 Council advise the lieutenant governor to pass the bill for emitting new bills of credit (see V. Y. col. mss. 96:37). 169
12 Agreement to be made for articles to be furnished to the troops. Daniel Lawrence justice of the peace for Orange county superseded at his own request. 170
:7 Agreement concerning articles for the troops made between Gen. Gage and the lieutenant governor. Warrant to Gerard Bancker for providing them signed. 170
18 Order on petition of John Graham (see N. Y. col. mss, 96:38); granted. 171
27 Council advise passing the bill deciaring judges of the su- preme court ineligible to the assembly. John Akin, Henry Ellis and James Atwater appointed justices of the peace for Dutchess county. 171
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31 Military commissions for Claverack to be recalled, the same having been issued in blank and distributed by Col. John van Rensselaer with a view to countenancing his claims against actual occupants. Warrants for salaries signed. 172
Feb. 7 James Parker, Michael Lane, Anthony Carr, John Carr and Edward Fitzrandel examined about a seditious paper, signed " Son of liberty ". 174
14 John Ryan and Hannah Hyatt sentenced to death pardoned on recommendation of judges of the supreme court. 174
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1770 28 Ordinance to be prepared for erecting the county of Glouces- ter. Whitehead Hicks, James Duane and Thos. Jones to be assistants to the attorney general in the trial against Alex'r McDougal for libel. The managers of the New York and New Jersey boundary controversy want more money; their accounts are called for. 175
Mar. 7 Ordinance establishing Gloucester county passed. Warrants for salaries signed. Assembly prorogued (see V. I. col. mss, 96:57). Order on petition of Henry Holland and John van Cortlandt masters in chancery (see V. Y. col. 1SS, 96:56). .176
9 Whitehead Hicks, David Clarkson, George Folliot, Wm Mc Adam and David van Horne to audit accounts of the New York and New Jersey boundary managers. Commissions to issue to the judges, justices, clerk and sheriff of Glouces- ter county. Letter received from Gov. Penn with Penn- sylvania act for forming regulations of the Indian trade. 178
14 Letter received from Gov. John Wentworth of New Hamp- shire complaining of Justice Samuel Wells with affidavits of Benj. Whiting, Benj. Wait and Amos Tute (see N. Y. col. miss, 96:49-50); Samuel Wells called upon for an answer. Roper Dawson convicted and burned in the hand for manslaughter granted restitution of his forfeited goods. James Parker printer of the libel for which Alex'r Mc Dougal is being prosecuted pardoned. 179
2I Samuel Wells delivers his answer and is found not innocent of Gov. Wentworth's charges. Warrant signed to Gerard Bancker for necessaries furnished to the troops. List of judges and justices for Albany county referred. ISO
28 Commission of the peace and pleas for Albany county to issue. I81
Ap. II Time appointed for a meeting of commissioners to make regulations for the Indian trade. 181
18 Names of Jeremiah Hogeboom, Phil. Emburg and Abr'm Cuyler added to the list of Albany justices. 182
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Further order concerning the French ship L'Esperance, Jacques Hermand master (p. 158, 161) on petition of Lewis Pintard (see V. Y'. col. mss, 96:72, 77). 182
May 2 28 Assembly prorogued (see V. V. col. mss, 96:76). 183
Lewis Pintard allowed to make further sales for the benefit of the French ship L'Esperance (p. IS2). Warrant to Michael Cummings as reward for discovering the publisher of the "Son of liberty " paper signed. Commissions of the peace and pleas for Queens county (see V. V. col. mss, 96:78) to issue.
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1770 9 Commissions of the peace and pleas for Kings county (see V. Y. col. mss, 96:88) to issue. Warrant to be prepared to John de Noyelles and Wm Wickham for surveying the New York and New Jersey boundary line with the New Jersey surveyors (see N. Y. col. miss, 96:86-87). 184
16 . Jacob Osburn and Thos. Clay sentenced to death for bur- glary pardoned on condition of leaving the province (see N. Y. col. mss, 96:83). Draft of warrant to de Noyelles and Wickham read and approved, Mr Smith dissenting. 186
[13] Order on petition of John Sebron commanding the snow Chaste Marie of Bordeaux (see .V. Y. col. mss, 96:88-90). Warrant to Gerard Bancker for necessaries to the troops signed.
June 6 John Sebron allowed to sell part of his cargo for refitting his ship (see N. Y. col. mss, 96:91, 92, 97). Assembly pro- rogucd (see V. V. col. mss, 96:93). Warrants for salaries signed. Minutes sent to the board of trade. 187
July 3 John Sebron allowed to ship the rest of his cargo to France in the brigantine King George, John Finglass master, or any other English bottom (see N. Y. col. mss, 96:101).
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25 . Assembly prorogued (see .V. Y. col. mss, 96:106). Warrant signed: to Goldsbrow Banyar for entertaining Okayo- weess, captain of the Tawan Indians and his interpreter on the way to Sir Wm Johnson. The commissioners for regulating the Indian trade appointed by Virginia and New York meet and adjourn, no commissioners from the other colonies having come (see N. Y. col. mss, 96:111). Letter from Capt. John Brown charging Mr van Evra, Indian trader from Albany with fraud (see N. Y. col. mss, 96:96); referred to the assembly. Opinion of council on the report of the auditors of the New York and New Jersey boundary managers' accounts; warrant to the managers for their ex- penses signed. Complaint by magistrates of Cumberland county of riotous proceedings of Justices Nathan Stone and Israel Curtis, and of Joseph Wait et al of Windsor re- ferred to the judges of the supreme court. 190
Aug. 14 Royal order received concerning meetings of the commis- sioners to settle the New York and New Jersey line; also five acts of parliament relating to the colonies. Letter and memorial of Gov. Wentworth (p. 179) referred. 192 Sep. 3 Assembly prorogued (see .V. Y. col. mss, 96:119). Warrants for salaries signed. 194
.29 Mayor, sheriff and coroner of New York reappointed: Abr'm C. Cuyler appointed mayor, Henry ten Eyck jr sheriff of Albany. Assembly prorogued (see V. Y. col. mss, 96:122).
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Report of committee on the charges against Samuel Wells (see .V. Y. col. mss, 96:121). 195
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John, carl of Dunmore has his commission as governor etc . read, takes the oaths and swears in the council present. Form of the oath of a privy councillor: Proclamation to issue confirming all officers in their places (sce N. Y. col. mss. 96:127). The new governor publishes his com- mission at the city hall.
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John Watts, Oliver de Lancey. Roger Morris and Hugh Wallace sworn. Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. mss, 96:129). Order on complaint of Abr'm ten Broeck and other Wallumschack patentees, accompanied by affidavits of John R. Bleecker et al (see V. Y. col. miss, 96:124). Proclamation to issue for the arrest of Simeon Hatheway, Moses Scott, Jonathan Phisk [ Fisk] and Silas Robinson. 199
Nov. 17
Two negroes belonging respectively to Anthony Shackerly and Robert Gibbs pardoned, one to leave the province, the other to be taken to the West Indies. Order on peti- tion of Frederick Philippse relative to royal mines on his manor (see V. \'. col. miss, 96:134). 201
19 The sloop Susannah, John Kain master arrived from Port au Prince ordered into quarantine off Bedlows island. 202
27 The sloop Susannah released from quarantine on petition of Peter Mesier jr (see N. Y. col. mss, 96:137-38). [202]
30 Lord Hillsborough writes that the governor of Buenos Ayres reports the Spaniards have taken Fort Egmont on the Falklands islands: war with Spain may be expected, meas- ures to be taken accordingly. [202] Dec. 10
Speech to be made by the governor to council and assembly read. John van Alen of Claverack, John Wattson, Robert Lewis and Benj. Spencer appointed justices of the peace for Albany county by writ of association.
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18 Order on memorial of Robert R. Livingston justice of the supreme court asking that the king's veto of the New York . act declaring the justices ineligible to the assembly. be laid before that body: not considered necessary as it has been published by proclamation. Order for the trial of Silas Robinson (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 4:671-72: Q4:411-12). Sheriff Henry ten Eyck jr of Albany to be commended for arresting Robinson. 203
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Lord Hillsborough's letter received. Indian trade, referred to the assembly. Robert Gibbs arrived with his vessel from Hispaniola, and the pilot who brought him up to the city summoned before the council.
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48.4 1771 22 Order or. memorial of John Morin Scott (see N. Y. col. mss, 96:150). Order on complaint by inhabitants of Ulster county against Justice Wm Elsworth and John Dumont attorney at law (see N. Y. col. mss, 96:151-52). Richard Smith pardoned. Richard [Robert] Gibbs and the pilot examined and order to the master and wardens of the port thereon.
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Feb. 8 Hugh White appointed justice of the peace for Albany county vice Robert Lewis superseded because he is a tavernkeeper. Fine imposed on Patrick Walsh for misde- meanor remitted. Provision to be made for running the line between New York and Quebec. 207
9 Complainants against Wm Elsworth and John du Mont to give bonds for costs. 208
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Notification and proof in the case of a private act relative to the estate of Philipp van Cortlandt. Former regulations for the Indian trade called for by the assembly. Gen. Gage needs money to pay for quarters of the troops; referred to the assembly. Assembly to be adjourned for ten days. 208
25 Governor's message to the assembly recommending pro- visions to be made for quartering troops read. Notifica- tion and proof in the case of a private act for partition of the common lands in Schenectady township subscribed by John B. van Epps, Jacobus van Epps, Harmin Vadder, Henry Glen, John Taller, Jolin Shomaker, Aberheni Truex, Myndert van Gysling, Tunis Putman, Balmus Vadder. Tieman Schermerhorn, John S. Vroman, Daniel de Graft. Win Taller, Jacobus Taller, Jacob Schermerhorn, Reyier Schermerhorn. John Glen, P. v. B. Benthuysen, Tunis van Vleek, Clous de Graft, Phil. van Patten, Handrick Brower jr, John Cuyler jr, John Schermerhorn, Abr'm Schermer- horn, Peter Calment, Arant Vadder, Peter Mabee and John Littel. 210
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Letter received from Lord Hillsborough with orders to en- courage volunteering for the new light companies voted by parliament. Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. mss, 97:28). Warrant to Gerard Bancker for necessaries to the troops signed. 212
II Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. mss, 97:33). Orders on petitions of inhabitants of Cumberland county to have the county court house moved from Chester to the river towns; on petition of Daniel Parish (see N. V. col. mss. 97:22). 214 18-Ap. I Assembly prorogued (see V. V. col. mss. 97:34-35). 215-16 3 Hearing and opinion of council on the complaint against Wm Elsworth and John du Mont (p. 205. 208). Johannes
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Sleght, justice of the peace for Ulster county reprimanded for soliciting canses before other justices. Warrants for salaries signed. 216
10 Warrants to Lt. Gov. Colden for salary in 1770 signed. James Gray and Alex'r Grant appointed justices of the peace for Albany county. Assembly prorogued (see N. I. col. miss, 97:44). 218
15 Isaac Sears inspector of pot and pearl ashes resigns, and a new one is to be appointed. Additional quarters for the troops needed. Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. mss, 97:47). 219
17 Abraham de la Montagne appointed inspector of pot and pearl ashes vice Isaac Sears resigned. 220
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Assembly prorogued (see V. Y. col. mss, 97:48, 50). 220
William Smith of Huntington appointed judge of the com- mon pleas for Suffolk county vice Rich'd Floyd, deccased. Warrant to Gerard Bancker for necessaries to the troops signed. 220
20 Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. mss, 97:54). Warrants signed: to Gerard Bancker for necessaries to the troops; to Samuel Verplanck on account of Adolphus Benzel for surveying the Quebec line (see N. Y. col. mss, 97:55). 221
31 Mayor and magistrates of Albany complain that they are not included in the commission of oyer and terininer; commis- sion to issue as usual. 222
June 7 Time for meeting of commissioners to regulate the Indian trade fixed. 222
14 An Indian, Jan, sold as Pawnee, by another Indian to Jacobus van Epps. Abr'm Fonda and Abd'm P. van Antwerp but claiming to be a free Shawanese, asks the protection of government against George Wray; referred to Sir Wmn Johnson. 223
19 Warrants for salaries signed. 224
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3 Assenibly prorogued (see N. Y. col. mss, 97:66). Order on a letter from Jolin Munroe (see N. Y. col. miss, 97:59). 225
9 William Tryon has his commission read, takes the oaths and swears in the council. Proclamation to issue confirming all officers in their posts (see N. Y. col. mss, 97:67). The new governor publishes liis commission at the city hall. 225 24
Warrants signed: to Alcx'r Colden for postage: to Lord Dunmore for firewood and candles for the garrison. Jan the Indian (p. 223) declared a free man. James Hamilton president of Pennsylvania, and Wm Nelson, lieutenant gov- ernor of Virginia write that comunissioners from their gor- ernment will attend for the Indian trade meeting. Assem-
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bly prorogued (see .V. Y. col. mss, 97:69). Order ou com- plaint against John Chandler clerk of Cumberland county, for ill behavior. Instructions to Gov. Tryon, council, passing of laws, presents to the governor, lotteries, appeals from lower courts, appointment of judge and justices, salaries, land grants, Massachusetts boundary, French grants on Lake Champlain, Indian lands, forfeitures and escheats, powers of president of council. 227
31 Form of oath administered to Goldsbrow Banyar as deputy clerk of the council. Letter received from Lord Hillsbor- ough, grant to Col. Bradstreet; referred. 238
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Royal mandamus to swear Wm Axtell of the council vice Joseph Reade deceased, he is sworn in and takes his seat. Assembly not to be dissolved. 239
14 Proclamation to issue calling on owners of French grants on Lake Champlain to file their claims in the secretary's office (sce .V. Y. col. mss, 97:75; and, Doc. hist. N. Y. 1:554; Q 1:357). Report of committee on Lord Hillsborough's letter (p. 238). 240
21 Letter written to the commander-in-chief at Quebec concern- ing French grants on Lake Champlain read and approved. Order on letter from Adolphus Benzel concerning the sur- vey of the New York and Quebec line (see V. Y. col. miss, 97:81). Order on complaint of Donald McIntyre and .six others against one Cockren and 14 others who had ejected them from their lands near Argyletown (see .V. Y'. col. mss, 97:80). 244
28 Lt. Gov. Colden sworn in. . Assembly prorogued (see V. Y. col. miss. 97:82). Warrant to Gerard Bancker for neces- saries to the troops signed. Brief granted to Alex'r Camp- bell of Schenectady for collecting charity (see N. Y. col. MISS, 97:87). Petition of Daniel Frisby master of the sloop Hawke captured by a Spanish guarda costa commanded by Lawrence Canel, referred to the governor of St Domingo (see .V. Y'. col. mss, 97:93). 2.45.
Sep. 18 Order on complaint of Lewis du Bois against Henry Rose- krans jr sheriff of Dutchess county. Warrants for salaries signed. 246
23 Order on deposition of Catherine Simpson (see .V. Y'. col. msS. 97:92-93) charging Han Joost Herckheimer, Peter ten Broeck, Coenradt Frank and Hendrick Fry justices of the peace with maladministration. 247
30 Mayors, sheriff's and coroners of New York and of Albany reappointed. Assembly prorogued (see V. V. col. mss, 97:07). Letter to the governor of St Domingo (p. 245)
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read and approved. Warrant to issne for the arrest of Seth Warner, Elnathan Huble, and Amos Mateson on a deposi- tion taken before Justice John Munroe of Albany county (see Doc. hist. . V. Y. 4:729-31; Q 4:444-45). Samuel Wells judge of the common pleas in Cumberland county writes upon an affidavit of Nath'l Howe that Whiting and Grout had made an erroneous survey of Connecticut river (see N. Y. col. mss. 97:90-91); letter to be written about it to Gov. Wentworth. 248
Oct. 9
Hearing of the complaint against Sheriff Henry Rosekrans jr of Dutchess county (p. 246) ; Andrew Bostwick, John Childs. Nich'l Hoffman. Lewis du Bois, Thomas Duncan, David Bostwick, George Freligh, Edmond Terry, Noah Coleman. Barent Lewis. Alex'r Barr, Nath'l du Bois, Wm Mercer and Jacob van den Bergh witnesses for complainant. Darby Doyle for defendant. 2.40
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Hearing continued; Henry Webb, Henry van Cleck, Nath'l Bancker, Joshua Carman, Ichabod Rogers, Henry Lud- dington, Daniel ter Boss and Thos. Wooley sworn for the complainant. Wooley not examined. 250
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Hearing closed after examination of Isaac Ryckman jr and Derick Brinkerhoff for the defendant: opinion of council on the case: Sheriff Rosekrans to be prosecuted for pack- ing the jury in the trial of Peter Harris and Thos. Wooley, Lewis du Bois on an indictment found in the last general sessions; Peter Harris to be. superseded as justice of the peace. 250
Lt. Gov. Nelson of Virginia writes that the commissioners appointed by the last assembly for regulating the Indian trade will not attend the meeting: notice to be sent thereof to the New York commissioners. 251
Nov. 5 Petition of the corporation of Albany for an explanatory charter received and action deferred. Affidavits of Robert Yates and others summoned as a sheriff's posse to assist him in serving a writ of possession on James Brakenridge of Wallumschack patent, complaining of armed resistance: tabled. Assembly prorogued (see V. V. col. mss. 97:127). 252 13
William Davison sentenced to death for pocket picking par- doned. Letter received from Lt. Gov. Cramahé of Quebec, French grants on Lake Champlain. Letter to Gov. Hutch- inson of Massachusetts, boundary line troubles. Warrant to Gerard Baucker for necessaries to the troops signed. Bar- rack master Gerard Bancker to repair the barracks. Letter received from Gov. Benning Wentworth of New Hamip- -hire in answer to letter (p. 248; see Doc. hist. N. Y. 4:748-40: Q4:455). Proclamation to issue accordingly.
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27 Account of charges for surveying the New York and Quebec line settled and somebody to be appointed in Ad. Benzels place who will attend to his duties in person. Warrant to John Collins deputy surveyor general of Quebec for his charges. Letter received from Justice Alex'r McNaghten, of Albany county complaining of the riotous proceedings of Robert Cochran, Allen. Baker and Sevil, New Hamp- shire claimants in burning the houses of Charles Hutcheson and John Reid (see V. Y. col. mss, 97:133; and. Doc. hist. N. Y. 4:749-50; Q 4:456). Proclamation to issue for their arrest. 258
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