USA > New York > History Calendar of Council minutes 1668-1783, pt 2 (New York colony) > Part 15
Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16 | Part 17 | Part 18 | Part 19 | Part 20 | Part 21 | Part 22 | Part 23 | Part 24 | Part 25 | Part 26 | Part 27 | Part 28 | Part 29 | Part 30 | Part 31 | Part 32 | Part 33 | Part 34 | Part 35 | Part 36 | Part 37 | Part 38 | Part 39 | Part 40 | Part 41 | Part 42 | Part 43
Dec. 2 Assembly prorogued (see .V. Y. col. miss, 97:138). Letter re- ceived from Gov. Hutchinson of Massachusetts, boundary line (p. 254). 260
II Gov. Penn of Pennsylvania writes that no commissioners from his province will attend the meeting to regulate the Indian trade. Proclamation as ordered (p. 258) signed (see .V. Y'. col. mss, 97:141). Justice John Munroe of Albany county writes that Robert Cockran and party have violently ejected John Todd and Robert Todd (see V. V. col. mss, 97:129). 260
18 Letters and papers received from Lt. Gov. Cramahé of Quebec (see V. Y. col. miss, 97:119-22, 131-32; and, Doc. hist. . V. V. 1:554-56; Q 1:357-58). 262
31 List of papers referring to French claims on Lake Cham- plain (see Doc. hist. V. V. 1:556-58; Q 1:358-59). Warrant to Gerard Bancker for necessaries to the troops signed. Petition of Dirck Brinckerhoff and Benj. Blagge (see .V. Y. col. mss, 98:3) referred. List of fees charged in the gov- ernor's, secretary's, clerk of the councils and auditor's office for passing land grants called for. 263
1772 Jan. 6 Report of committee on the French claims to land on Lake Champlain; order of council thereon (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 1:567-72; Q 1:365-67). 266
22 Alexander Colden to run the New York and Quebec line either himself or by deputy. 271
29
Letter from Gov. J. Wentworth of New Hampshire with minute of New Hampshire council (see N. Y. col. muss, 98:39). Catherine Longworth 15 years old sentenced to death for felony pardoned. Messages to be sent to the assembly; I. about necessaries for the troops; 2, Simon Metcalf's account against the province: 3. expenses for running New York and Quebec line. Instructions to the surveyor general concerning the New York and Quebec line read and approved.
271
CALENDAR OF COUNCIL MINUTES 1668-1783 489
v. 26
1772 Feb. 5 Table of fees on grants of land (see N. Y. col. mss, 98:44). Order on memorial of Andrew Elliot receiver general (see N. Y. col. mss. 98:53). 274
19 Letter received from John Munroe (see N. Y. col. mss, 98:42) tabled.
26 Notification and proof in case of the private act allowing Zebulon and Robert Seaman to change their name to Will- iams. 278
28 Warrant to Gerard Bancker for necessaries to the troops signed. Joseph Lord judge of the common pleas in Cum- berland county reports that a party of 70 to 80 men came across the river to the house of Jonas Moore at Putney and took property from it (see V. Y. col. mss, 98:25); he and Justices Thos. Chandler and Wm Willard are examining the case and are assisted by Justices Bellows and Olcott of New Hampshire (N. Y. col. mss, 98:60); order thereon. Council advise the governor to pass bills before him. Notifi- eations and proofs in cases of private acts: for ascertaining boundaries between New York city and Harlem (see N. Y. col. mss, 98:48); for selling undivided lands in Kakiate patent; for selling lands in Goshentown rights. 281
279
Mar. 24
26 Sheriff ten Eyck of Albany reports that Allen and Baker have escaped to New Hampshire (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 4:770: Q 4:468). Gloucester county courts hitherto held in Kingsland to be held in Newsberry (see .V. Y. col. miss, 98:62, 83). Commissions of judges and justices in Glouces- ter county, in Cumberland county and in Albany county to issue (see V. Y. col. mss, 98:65-66).
284
Ap. 8 Report of committee on table of fees for land grants (see N. Y. col. mss, 98:82). Warrants for salaries signed: to Hugh Gaine public printer; to Gerard Bancker for neces- saries to the troops. Courts in Charlotte county to be held at the house of .Patrick Smith near Fort Edward. New list of judges and justices for Cumberland read, approved and commissions to issue. Justices to be appointed for West- chester county including Duncan Campbell and Alex'r Grant. 285
15 Princess dowager of Wales dead. Accounts received from Justice Jolin Munroe of the temper of the rioters on the Hampshire grants. 288
22 Prayer for the royal family to be altered by proclamation (see V. Y. col. mss, 98:89). 289
29 Accounts of Gavin Lourie for repairing barracks and lodg- ing officers of the 20th regiment to be paid by Gerard Bancker the barrack master. Warrant to the same for
490
NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY
1772
v. 26
necessaries to the troops signed. Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. co', muss, 98:92). Proclamation to issue for the discovery of the thieves who stole wine out of the custom house (see N. Y. col. miss, 99:93). Commissions of judges and justices for Tryon county to issue when the courts there are established (see V. Y. col. mss, 98:94-95). Philipp Schuyler, Philipp Skene and Wm Duer to be judges of the common pleas in Charlotte county. Letter to be written to Justice John Munroe on the escape of Remember Baker.
290
May 2
Order on application for quarters and transportation for troops marching from Quebec to New York and vice versa. Warrant to Lt. Col. James Robinson for neces- saries to the troops in 1770. signed.
292
9 Warrant to Jacob Walton and James Jauncey for repairing the fortifications signed. Opinion of the judges to be taken on the claim of Albany magistrates (p. 222, 252). Rensselaer Nicoll, Volkert P. Douw, Jacob C. ten Eyck, Daniel Campbell, John Duncan, Abr'm C. Cuyler, John K. ten Eyck, Peter Lansingh, Peter Sylvester, John van Rens- selaer and Isaac Switts to be of the commission of oyer and terminer for Albany county. Hazard Wilcox of Ben- nington examined about the riots there: James Brakenridge, Jedediah Dewey and Stephen Faey leaders of the rioters called on for explanation. Ordinance to be prepared for establishing courts in Tryon county and appointing Johns- town as county town. 293
10
Letter received from Justice Munroe with letter from Eben'r Cole, the rioters have brought artillery from the fort at East Hoseck to Bennington: Remember Baker and party have maltreated Bliss Willoughby. Letter to the leaders care of Jed. Dewey read and approved. 294
26 Ebenezer Cole, Bliss Willoughby and Jonathan Wheate of Bennington to be examined. Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. mss, 98:107). Ordinance for establishing courts in Tryon county passed. 295 29
Opinion of council on letter from Thos. Sowers captain of engineers concerning the fortifications of New York city. Magistrates of Albany to appoint a barrackmaster. John Munroe. Eben'r Cole, Bliss Willoughby and Jonathan Wheate swear to their depositions. Dr Clarke of New Perth examined. All depositions with that of Lieut. Hugh Frazer referred. 296
June 3 Order on letter from Andrew Elliott and Lambert Moore (see V. Y. col. mss, 98:106). Letters received from Justice
CALENDAR OF COUNCIL MINUTES 1668-1783 491
1772
v. 26
Benj. Spencer of Albany county living at Durham with deposition of Joseph Pringle that Bennington rioters threaten to buro him out; from Major Philipp Skine that Mr Fay and friends intend to wait upon the governor (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 4:781-82; Q 4:475). 297
4 Commissions of judges and justices for Albany county to issue. Account of John Faulkner for making council room chairs to be paid ont of the contingent fund. 299
9
Letters received: from sheriff of Albany with receipt of Mr Dewey minister at Bennington for a letter (p. 294); from Gov. Thomas Hutchinson of Massachusetts with act for ap- pointing boundary commissioners: opinion of council on the latter. 299
15 Opinion of judges on the Albany claim (p. 293) received (see N. Y. col. mss, g8:108). Warrants for salaries etc signed. Letter to Gov. Hutchinson in answer (see N. 1. col. mss, 98:11.1) read and approved. 300
25 Proceedings of the supervisors of Cumberland county in re- moving the county court house from Chester to West- minster after examination of Crean Brush county clerk ap- proved. Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. mss, 98:119). Major Phil. Skene writes that James Brakenridge and com- panions are afraid to go to New York. Action on me- morial of Benj. Spencer, Jacob Marsh, Ebenezer Cole, Bliss Willoughby and Jacob Pringle, asking for relief from the Bennington rioters deferred (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 4:786; Q 4:478). Order on information concerning a band of counterfeiters at Pitsfield. Dutchess county. 302
27 Stephen Fay and his son Jonas delegates from the Benning- ton committee before the council. 305
29 Hearing of the preceding Fays, and of the above memorial- ist [Spencer et al] continued. All papers referred. 306
July
I Chief Justice Horsmanden authorized to bring James Bud and Lemuel Gustine to trial for counterfeiting bills of credit on a letter from Justice Metcalf Bowler of Rhode Island. Draft of Thomas Valentine in favor of Pobert Jackson for New York and Quebec boundary line services to be honored. Warrant to Gov. Tryon for same ex- penses. Report of committee on Bennington riots (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 4:786-792; Q 4:478-81). 307
8 Frederick Tobias convicted of stealing a hiog pardoned on the report of Orange county judges that the verdict of the jury was against the law (see .N. Y. col. mas, 08:120-21). Gov. Tryon intends to go to Albany. Assembly to be prorogued.
312
--
492
NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY
Johnson Hall Tryon co.
v. 26
1772 29 Sir Wm Johnson, Messte de Lancey and White present of council. S.r Wir is sworr in. Speeches to be made by the governor to the upper and lower castles of the Mohawks read and approved. Opinion of Sir Wm Johnson as to lands referred to in the sist article of Gov. Tryon's instruc- tions. Letter from Thos. Valentine at Le Coles. The sur- veyors to complete the division line from Lake Champlain to the St Lawrence river. Commission of oyer and termi- ner for Tryon county to issue to Chief Justice Horsmanden, Sir Wm Johnson bart. David Jones, Robert R. Livingston, George Duncan Ludlow, justices of the supreme court, to . Guy Johnson, Sir John Johnson knt. judges of the common pleas and others inot named]. 313
Ang. 21 Fort George
Minutes of council held at Johnson hall read and approved. Minutes of the Indian conference to be filed. Capt. Hani- mond commanding the Arethusa man-of-war lays before the council his instructions from Admiral Montagu. Order concerning the proceedings and minutes of the New York and New Jersey boundary commissioners. Peter Johnson sentenced to death in Ulster county for felony pardoned on condition of leaving the province within 48 hours. Warrants signed: to Gerard Bancker for necessaries to the troops; to Jacob Walton and James Jauncey for repairs of the fortifications. John Terril appointed justice of the peace for Dutchess county, John Griffiths for Charlotte county. Letter received from Timothy Ruggles inspector and surveyor of white pine trees, trees of the west side of Connecticut river and map of the tract.
Sep. 8
Felix Meigs late of Connecticut and sentenced to death for counterfeiting reprieved for 9 months on request of the governor and lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Assem- bly prorogued (see V. Y. col. mss, 99:1). Warrants for salaries signed .. Letters received: from John Munroe, Ebenezer Cole and Bliss Willoughby about Bennington people: from inhabitants of Bennington explaining their behavior: tabled (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 4:704-95: Q 4:483).
315
316 29 Opinion of council on the preceding letters and on the pc- tition from Massachusetts and New Hampshire to the king for an alteration in the jurisdiction of New York (see Doc. hist. V. Y. 4:795-06: Q 4:483-84). Opinion on the Massa- chusetts report concerning the boundary line. Mayors, sheriffs and coroners of New York and of Albany re- appointed. Petition of Peter Dory master of the sloop Sally imprisoned for altering his clearance papers and ask- ing for release referred to the attorney general (see .N. Y. col. mss, 99:2).
318
CALENDAR OF COUNCIL MINUTES 1668-1783 493
v. 26
Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. mss, 99:7). Drait of a clause proposed to be inserted in the commissions of all colonial governors relating to insane persons (see N. Y. col. mss. 99:8); referred to Justice Horsmanden. Memorial of Lt. Col. Reid in answer to suggestions made by the Bennington people to be sent to England.
321
12
Benjamin Blagge appointed coroner of New York vice Thomas Shrieve, deceased. Report of Chief Justice Hors- manden on the clause (see V. Y. col. mss, 99:10). Report of the attorney general on the petition of Peter Dory (p. 318) filed (see N. Y. col. mss, 99:9). List of judges and justices for Suffolk county (see N. Y. col. mss, 98:134-36) read.
322
21
Warrant to issue for the arrest of Remember Baker, Ara Allen and five others [not named] for assault on Dep. Surveyor Benj. Stevens, John Brandon and John Dunbar at Onion river (see Doc. hist. . V. Y'. 4:799-800; Q 4:485-86). Firewood allowed to the Royal artillery camping on Nassau island. Sir Wm Johnson writes that New England people are passing counterfeit Spanish dollars among the Indians. Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. mss, 99:19). 323
Nov. II
James Brown a soldier indicted for receiving stolen goods and witnessing against Jacob Moses convicted of the same crime pardoned. Commission of the peace and pleas for Suffolk county to issue including the names of John Sloss Hobart and Phineas Fanning as assistant judges. Timne set for hearing the complaint of Stephen Case against Egbert du Mont sheriff of Ulster county (see V. V. col. mss, 99:17). Letters received: from Capt. James Gray: from Donald McIntosh, sawmill on Col. Reid's land at Otter creek; tabled. 325
17. Special commission of oyer and terminer to issue for Al- bany county. 326
25
Major Philipp Skene writes that Jehiel Hawley and James Brakenridge are appointed to go to London and ask for a confirmation of their grants under New Hampshire (see Doc. hist. N. V. 4:802-3: Q 4:487-88); opinion of council thereon. Writ to issue for electing two representatives for Tryon county. Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. mss. 99:32). Accounts of barrack masters Evert and Gerard Bancker filed (see N. Y. col. mss, 99:14). 3.26
27 Capt. Hammond commanding the Arethusa writes of a pirate being on the coast. 328
Dec. 16 Complaint of Stephen Case against Egbert du Mont (p. 325) heard and dismissed. Proposal for the appointment of two
1772 Oct. 5
494 1772
NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY
v. 26
lawyers as judges of the inferior courts in the northern and southetu districts rejected. Order on letter from Thos. Valentine, Quebec boundary line. John Collins surveyor of Quebec writes on the same topic Justice John Munroe of Albany county reports that John Searles and Comfort Carpenter arrested for. counterfeiting have escaped while being taken to Albany; their utensils etc to be sent there. 329
23
Writs to issue io: the election of two representatives for Cumberland coumy. Warrant to Abr'm van Gelder and Benj. Quereay constables for expenses in fetching two counterfeiters from Rhode Island signed. 33I
1773 Jan. 4 Speech to be made by the governor at the opening of the legislative session (see V. Y. col. mss, 99:52) read and ap- proved. Warrants signed: to the governor to pay John Jones for boarding Kiah Sutta a Seneca chief while at New York; to Gerard Bancker for necessaries to the troops. Barrack utensils unfit for service to be sold at auction. Henry Bleeker appointed judge of the common pleas for Albany county vice - - van der Heyden deceased. 332
6 Account of Thos. Valentine for expenses in surveying the Quebec line referred to the assembly. List of persons in- dicted at Albany for counterfeiting (see N. Y. col. mss, 99:47) laid before the council and petition of John Smith (see V. V. col. miss, 99:49) rejected. Copper plates and counterfeit bills delivered to Richard Morris clerk of the assizes.
333
27
William Hulbert, Joseph Bill, John Wall Lovely, Gilbert Belcher and John Smith convicted of counterfeiting at .Al- bany. Wm Hulbert pardoned (see .V. Y. col. mss, 9):53-56). New commission of oyer and terminer for AAlbany county to issue; Wm Hulbert to give bonds for his appearance as witness. 3.34
Feb. 2
John Thorpe convicted of wife murder reprieved (see N. Y. col. mss, 99:63-66). Ordinance to issue declaring Skenes- borough as the county town of Charlotte county (see V. )'. col. mss, 9):69-73). 335
5 Abr'm ten Broeck appointed judge of the common pleas, Dirck ten Broeck assistant. justice and justice of the peace. and John Knickerbacker jr, justice of the peace for Al- bany county. 336
The case of Felix Meigs (p. 316) laid before the king re- ferred back to the governor of New York. Gerard Bancker to pay the account of Peter Sharp barrackmaster at Albany. Order on letters from Sheriff ten Eyck and Justice Adgate of Albany county (see V. Y. col. mss.
CALENDAR OF COUNCIL MINUTES 1668-1783 495
1773
99:76, 791; letter to be written to Gov. Hutchinson about it. 336
v. 26
15 Letter written to Gov. Hutchinson read and approved (see .N. Y. col. mss, 99:82). Message to be sent to the assembly recommending the passage of a law for securing the Mo- hawks in the possession of their lands. 338
Mar. I
17 Drait of the above message read and approved. Henry van Schaack justice of the peace of Albany county writes (see .V. Y. col. mss, 90:80) that Sheriff Williams and Justice Ashley of Massachusetts have been summoned before the Massachusetts assembly; Gov. Hutchinson to be thanked. 339 The government of Massachusetts ask that the sentence against . the counterfeiters be not carried out; council are of opinion the law must take its course. Message to be sent to the assembly for increasing the grant for the troops. Accounts of the governor for postage. of James and Alex- ander Stewart for gunpowder, and of Peter Vessels for making aprons to the battery guns to be paid out of the contingent fund. 339
9 Council advise the passing of bills before the governor and a prorogation of the assembly. Report of committee on letting the law take its course in the case of the convicted counterfeiters. 340
17 Warrants signed: to Alex'r Colden for postage; to Christ'r Blundel for gunpowder and gun aprons. Order ou pe- tition of W'm Partridge (see .V. Y. col. mss. 99:89). George Townsend. John Rodman, Joseph French, Dow Ditmars jr, Nath'l Coles and John Hewlit jr, appointed justices of the peace for Queens county by commission of association. Lands surrendered by Major Philipp Skene in Skenes- borough to be appropriated to the support of a minister and other public uses. 347
Ap. 5 Letters received: from Gov. Hutchinson, Justice Wood- bridge's action against Albany constables (p. 336), boundary commissioners to meet at Hartford: from Lt. Gov. Cramahé. boundary matters. Andrew Mitchel ap- pointed justice of the peace for Albany county. Warrants for salaries signed [Thos. Moore one of the gaugers]. 349
12 Special commission of oyer and terminer for Westchester county to issue for the trial of Zephaniah Hubbs, Abr'm Miller jr and Thos. Smith charged with counterfeiting. Felix Meigs (p. 336) pardoned Time set for hearing the petition of Silas Charles (see V. V. col. mss, 99:100) against the town of Easthampton. Warrant to Gerard Bancker for expenses in repairing barracks signed.
350
.
496
NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY
v. 26
1773. 21 Letter received from Sir Win Johnson, Indians complain that no regulations for their trade have been made. Com- plaint of Win Partridge against Justice Ephraim Paine (p. 347) not sustained. Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. mss, 99:114). Accounts of Thos. Valentine for ex- penses in surveying Quebec line and of Theophilus Har- denbrook for repairs in Fort George, in the mansion house and on the battery received, filed and warrants for them signed.
352
28 Charles Oliver Bruff reports a " malignant distemper " pre- vailing in Talbot, Dorset and Queen Annes counties, Md .; order to the pilots accordingly. Elizabeth Hubbs writes to Abraham Hatfield justice of the peace of Westchester county, that her imprisoned husband will make confes- sions; he is promised a pardon (see N. Y. col. miss, 99:110, 113). Bench warrant to issue for the arrest of Sylvanus Brown, Charles Quishinan and - Raws or Ross for pulling down the house of Nathan Nicholls of Socialbor- oughi and burning his fences. John Blagge appointed coroner of New York vice Benj. Blagge resigned. 353
May 7 26
The barrackmaster to provide new bedding and other articles for the barracks. Warrants signed: to Robert R. Liv- ingston for expenses at the Tryon county court of oyer and terminer; to Gerard Bancker for necessaries to the troops. Gov. Tryon intends going to Hartford to be present at the meeting of the New York and Massa- chusetts boundary commissioners. 355
Agreement between the New York and Massachusetts boun- dary commissioners. Order upon letter from Lt. Gov. Cramahé of Quebec asking that one Ramsey an Indian trader arrested at Albany be sent to Quebec, where his brother is to be tried for killing some Indians. Sheriffs of New York and of Albany to send in the census returns. John Burn sentenced to death for burglary to be executed. Noah Elting. Matthew Rea. Johannes Jansen jr and Adnan Wynkoop appointed additional justices and assistant jus- tices: Phil. Swartwout, Matthew Cantine, Win Pick, Johan- nes G. Hardenbergh and Benj. de Pue additional justices of the peace in Ulster county (see N. Y. col. mss, 99:124-25). Order on memorial of inhabitants of Kings district, Albany county (see V. Y. col. mss, 90:126). Draft of Thos. Valen- tine in favor of Robert Jackson for Quebec boundary line expenses, and expenses of Win Crossing jr in coming from Rhode Island as witness against Jolin Burn to be paid. June 9 John Thorpe (p. 335) pardoned by the king. Moulds for
355
CALENDAR OF COUNCIL MINUTES 1668-1783 497
1773
v. 26
counterfeiting Spanish dollars delivered and placed in the secretary's office. Proclamation to issue for the arrest of Francis Personel charged with the murder of Robert White (see N. Y. col. mss. 99:131). Assembly prorogued. Warrants for salaries signed [John Griffiths one of the gaugers]. 358
26
Wm Banyar sworn in as deputy clerk of the council pro tem. Commissions of the peace and pleas to issue for Charlotte county. Warrant to Gerard Bancker for necessaries to the troops signed. Order on letter from Lt. Gov. Cramahé stating upon Lieut. Hope's certificate that Thos. Valentine is too ill to finish the survey of the New York and Quebec line. Minutes sent to the board of trade. 360
July 7
Zephaniah Hubbs offers to disclose the names of the per- sons who helped prisoners to escape from Westchester county jail on condition of pardon (see V. Y. col. mss, 99:120); accepted. Assembly prorogued. 361
Aug. 26
12 Gov. Tryon intends going to Quebec to expedite the survey of the New York and Quebec line. John Herbert carpen- ter, Francis Beaujoe cook, and Charles Surisco mariner, of the snow York, John Marshall master, charge John Lovel chief mate with cruelty to slaves shipped on the coast of Africa; order thereon (see N. Y. col. mss, 99:141). Wm Dobbs appointed branch pilot vice Wm Hibbins deceased. 361 Royal mandamus to swear John Harris Cruger of the coun- cil; he is sworn in and takes his seat. Proceedings of the Quebec council, Hector Theo. Cramahe, licutenant gov- ernor, Wm Hey chief justice, Hugh Finlay, Thos. Dunn, Colin Drummond. Francis Levesque, John Collins, Edw'd Harrison members and correspondenee between Gov. Tryon and Lt. Gov. Cramahe on boundary matters (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 1:580; Q 1:372). Two negroes belonging to Claas Viele and Ryer Schermerhorn sentenced to death at Albany for burglary pardoncd (see N. Y. col. mss. 90):140). Letter and map of Thos. Ruggles ( see N. Y. col. MISS, 99:156) filcd. Gov. Hutchinson writes that Major Hawley Massachusetts commissioner and Mr Miller will attend the running of the line on behalf of his colony. 362
31
Lt. Col. John Reid late of the 42d or Royal Highland regi- ment. Henry Ertley. Godfried Brookman and Johannes Snouse report new outrages by Seth Warner, Remember Baker, - Allen and others (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 4:843-44: Q 4:511): military to be called to assist the civil authorities.
360
498
NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY
v. 26
1773 Sep. 3 Gen. Haldimand refuses to send regular troops against the New Hampshire grants rioters, thinking militia ought to be called out. Warrants for salaries signed.
370
8 Opinion of council on Gen. Haldimand's refusal (sce Doc. hist. N. Y. 4:845-46; Q 4:512). Ordinance to issue for es- tablishing courts of common pleas and general sessions for Charlotte county to sit at the house of Patrick Smith near Fort Edwards (see N. Y. col. miss, 100:5). 37 1
10 New commission of oyer and terminer to issue for West- chester county.
372
20 Wni Nicoll to be commissioner, Gerard Bancker surveyor on behalf of New York, for running the Massachusetts line (p. 362). L.ctter received from Justice Munro (see .V. Y. col. mss, 99:159) to be sent to London. Warrants signed: to Abr'm van Gelder and John Falkanhier con- stables for expenses of bringing Francis B. Personel from Rhode Island; to Gerard Bancker for necessaries to the troops.
373
29 Assembly prorogued (see .V. Y'. col. mss, 100:15). Deposition of John Cameron (see N. Y. col. mss, 100:12) filed. Draft of commissions for Wm Nicoll and Gerard Bancker read and approved. Gen. Haldimand will send 200 men to Crownpoint and Ticonderoga for the suppression of the rioters; declined as too late in the season (see Doc. hist. N. Y. 4:855; Q 4:517). Thomas Jones appointed justice of the supreme court vice David Jones resigned. Whitehead Hicks reappointed mayor, John Roberts sheriff of New York; Abr'in C. Cuyler mayor, Henry ten Eyck sheriff of Albany, Edward Blagge appointed coroner of New York. Minutes sent home. : 374
Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.