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Cacknawaga Indians to settle in this province (see N. Y. col. miss, 75:29); from Gov. Shirley to Lydias (see N. Y. col. ms3, 75:23); from Indian commissioners resigning their office (see N. Y. col. mss, 55:31), from Lieut. Bur- rows at Ft William to Capt. Hubert Marshall of Albany, French building a fort near Lydius house; from Indian commissioners (with minutes) (see N. Y. col. miss, 75:32); all referred.
May 3
Advice of council in regard to the governor signing an act of Assembly creating bills of credit, contrary to his in- structions. Report of committee on letters from lords of trade, governor of Martinico and governor of Havannalt. Assembly adjourned.
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Letters received: from Indian commissioners, doings of the enemy, house of Simon Grocha burned, etc; from Arent Stevens, Cacknawaga and Skeweandie Indians willing to live among the six nations; opinion of council thereon. Letters received: from Gov. Gooch of Virginia and Gov. Wentworth of New Hampshire in regard to the meeting of commissioners; front Gov. Shirley about the cannons lent by New York. Abr'm Glen of Schenectady au- thorized to raise a company of volunteers.
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Petition from Kinderhook and Claverack for a garrison re- ferred to the assembly Circular letters to be written to the members of the assembly to be prompt in meeting. Military measures. Petition of John Lefever and Noah Etting of Ulster county for land near Newpaltz (see L. P. 15:10) referred.
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Letters received from Indian commissioners (see N. Y. col. MISS, 75:40) (with minutes), frontiers, interview with Mohawks and Onondagas, murders by the enemy Indians; from Col. Schuyler. militia; referred.
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John Lydius to be prohibited from intermeddling or treating with the Indians. Quota of militia from Ulster, Orange, Dutchess, Westchester, Queens and Suffolk counties to be sent to Albany and Schenectady.
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Letters received: from Jacob Ten Eyck, commanding at Saratoga; from the same and Sybrant van Schaick to Col. Schuyler. their men uneasy and want to be relieved; from Col. Schuyler and Major Collins, blockhouses, rang- ing the woods, insecure feeling at Albany; from Col. Myndert Schuyler- and Rutger Bleecker, frontiers; re- ferred. Blank commissions for officers in Albany county to be sent to Col. Phil. Schuyler. Exchange of prisoners.
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Report of committee on letter from lords of trade relat- ing to Moravians (see N. Y. col. mss, 75:38). 93
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Dutchess county militia. Permission given to two French- men captured by the Prince Charles privateer to return to France by way of Holland. John Lodewiek Hofgood for- bidden upon complaint of Rev. Mr Knoll to officiate as minister of the Lutheran church. 98
June 2 Greenwich
Goldsbrow Banyar appointed deputy secretary by John Catherwood and sworn in. Letters received: from Mr Warren and Mr Pepperel, levies required for the defence of Louisburgh; from the duke of Newcastle on an expe- dition against Canada. Proclamations to issue: calling for volunteers; embargoing all vessels for a month (see V. Y'. col. miss, 75:42). Letter received from Gov. Shirley. 8 Letter received from Indian commissioners (see N. Y. col. MISS, 75:41). French prisoners to be sent to Jamaica, L. I .; vessels trying to leave port contrary to orders to be fired upon. 102
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5 Assembly wants to know how the troops raised and the Indians will be stationed. Couneil advises to place 200 at Saratoga with the 50 Indians, 30 at Kinderhook, 50 at Connestigione, 170 between Albany and Schenectady; to have 4 captains and 8 lientenants. Necessaries for the soldiers to be provided. Petitions for clearances tabled. Absent members of eouneil called to attend. 103
6 Orders to the sheriffs of Kings and Queens counties in re- gard to the French prisoners. 104
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Draft of the proclamation calling for volunteers read and approved; to be printed. 105
New York 9 Letter received from Gov. Thomas about embargoing ves- sels. Royal mandamius appointing Stephen Bayard to the couneil vice Jeremiah van Rensselaer deceased; he is sworn in and takes his place. Clearances given to the sloop Sarah, Win Williams master, and the brigantine Abigail, Win Carlile master, to Jamaica; sloop Jenny, Thos. Hammond master, to New Providence; ship William and Mary, Win Walton master, to Louisburgh; ship Arent, Wm Savary master, to Amsterdam; snow York, Joseph Wilson master, to Hamburg: snow Sally, Ferdinando Clark master, to London; sloop Don Carlos, Abr'ın Kip master, to Curaçao: ship Griffin, John Lum- ley master, to Virginia. François D. Heurten. a French- man irom Hispaniola examined.
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Greenwich 11 Governor's speech and the addresses of council and assem- bly to be printed separately and in the New York post
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boy. Clearances granted for the brigantine Anne, John Stalberry master, to St Christophers: sloop Mary, John Theobald master, to Surinam; ship William, James Sample inaster, to Madeira. Bounty to be given to volunteers, appropriation for provisions to the forces. Questions pro- posed by the governor relating to the intended expedition referred.
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Order on a complaint of Capt. Eleazer Hawkins of Suffolk county militia against his major, John Merry. Report on the above questions of the governor. Proclamation to issue forbidding carpenters in the city to do other work than on the bateaux. Order on a petition of Hermanus Rutgers et al (see N. Y. col. mss, 75:48). Clearances granted for the sloops Good Intent, Wm Cullin master, to Boston, and Carolina, John Schermerhorn master, for South Carolina.
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Letter received from the Indian commissioners, difficult to engage Mohawks for the Saratoga service; not advisable to appoint Indian officers. Indian conference to be held at Albany. Letter from Lieut. Ingoldsby at Saratoga on the bad condition of the fort referred. Message to be sent to the assembly concerning bateaux, etc for the expe- dition. Clearance granted for the sloop Huzza, Thos. Barncs master, to Louisburgh.
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Proclamation to issue to take off the embargo, ordered June 2, except for military stores. Report on the message to the assembly amended. Jourdain, a French prisoner in the service of Wm Smith of Ulster county to be em- ployed as St Lawrence pilot. French prisoners allowed to return to France via Madeira.
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, Report on the message to the assembly approved. Letter of Lieut. Ingoldsby, aiter examination of Jacob ten Eyck, referred to the assembly. Warrants signed for salaries, public services, Indian presents, fortifications, transport- ing soldiers, etc., printing bills of credit. 115
Letter received from Pres. Hamilton of New Jersey, assem- bly of New Jersey has voted to raise 500 men and given £20,000 for the expedition. Votes of the New York assem- bly concerning the expedition received. 118
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Letters received: from Gen. Gooch, men for the expedition, their clothing and equipments; from Gov. Laws, Connec- ticut assembly refuses to give money for paying the six nations; from Gov. Thomas of Pennsylvania. assembly refuses to serd commissioners to treat with the Indians at Albany. Warrants signed: to Indian commissioners for
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expenses; to Lieut. Walter Butler for salary as commis- sary at Oswego. 118
July 3 Deputation from Geo. Clarke jr, appointing Goldsbrow Banyar his deputy; the latter is sworn in. Message to be sent to the assembly on the above letters. 120
4 Warrant to members of the council and of the assembly in town for repairing Fort George. 123
8 New Jersey not allowed to purchase in New York arms, etc prohibited by act of assembly. Letter of Lieut. Ingoldsby about bad condition of the Saratoga fort referred to the assembly. Financial operations. 123
9 Letter from Gov. Shirley and Admiral Warren on the expe- dition against Canada referred to the assembly. Warrant to Charles Karr for salary as surgeon at Oswego. 124
14 Opinion of council on a letter from Gov. Shirley and Ad- miral Warren in regard to embargo on provisions. Letter from Gen. Wm Gooch, sends £300 for presents to the six nations. Arthur Helme not to be granted a new commis- sion of marque, he having plundered a French flag of truce. Gov. Clinton intends to go to Albany. Assembly to be adjourned. Proclamation to issue for a day of thanksgiving. Warrants to Phil. Schuyler and Edw'd Collins for supplying the Saratoga garrison. 125
15 Warrant for impressing carpenters and material to build bateaux. scows, etc to be prepared. Proclamation for a day of thanksgiving (see N. Y. col. mss, 75:62) approved and ordered printed. Council advises the governor to give his assent to an act creating bills of credit his in- structions notwithstanding. Financial measures. 127
16 Ordinance for holding the court of common pleas in West- chester county passed. Warrant for impress of carpen- ters, etc (p. 127) signed. Bills of exchange to be drawn on the treasury lords. 120
18 Gov. Clinton has left for Albany. Chief Justice de Lancey presides. Military commissions and equipments. Charles McKentosh to be captain; Gen. Gooch to be received with military honors. 130
19 Arrival of a Spanish flag of truce with letters for Gov. Clinton. Capt. McIntosh receives his commission and asks that Abr'm Mills be appointed his lieutenant, which is done. Albertus Tiebout appointed captain, John Mouli- nars his lieutenant (see V. Y'. col. mss. 75:00. 04, 65). 131
21 Jonathan Laurence of Westchester deciares himself unable to raise a company and return, his warrant: John Iloneyman wants to take the men enlisted by Laurence into his com-
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pany; ordered accordingly. Spanish leners to Gov. Clin- ton translated (see N'. Y'. col. mss, 75:78, 79) and sent to him. John Bryant, master of the ship Prince Charles, allowed to take French prisoners to Leghorn. I33
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Richard Langdon appointed captain. Jolin Cuyler and George Brewerton bis licutenants (see N. Y. col. miss. 75:59, 63). 134 Oliver de Lancey gives notice that the snow Catherine, James Brown master, will be ready to sail for Louisburgh with provisions in three weeks. Orders to the colonels of militia in Westchester, Queens, Suffolk, Kings and lower part of Orange counties in case of alarm. Letters written: to Pres. John Hamilton of New Jersey asking for establishing a beacon on the Highlands of Neversink and to send the Bergen and Essex militia to New York in casc of alarm: to Thos. Cornell concerning a possible alarm. 134
28 Archibald Kennedy presides. Military necessaries to be pro- vided; Arms. Letter from the duke of Newcastle to Gov. Clinton cannot be opened, is to be sent to him at Albany. Suffolk county militia men desert, to be arrested and re- turned to their regiment at Albany. James Fanning com- missioned captain (see N. Y. col. mss, 75:68). 135
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Letter received from Gov. Clinton to Arch'd Kennedy (sce N. Y. col. mss. 75:65); Companies which are complete to be sent to. Albany. Order on a petition of Joseph Es- pinosa, master of the sloop Migel y la Virgen de los Dolores, Spanish flag of truce (sce .V. Y. col. mss, 75:68). . 137 Chief Justice de Lancey presides. Not sufficient members present, the assembly is further adjourned. 139
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Arch'd Kennedy presides. Members of the assembly to be admonished to be prompt in their attendance on the day of adjournment. Peter Wraxall commissioned captain. John Treadwell jr and Benj. Lewis his lieutenants (see N. Y. col. miss, 75:71). Answer of Pres. John Hamilton re- ceived (p. 134). I39
Aug. 4 Chief Justice de Lancey presides. Soldiers ordered to Al- bany want clothing; order thereon. 140
8 Robert Robinson and Timothy Hudson commissioned Fen- tenants in Capt. James Fannings company free .V. Y. col. miss, 75:73). Order on a petition of Joseph Espinosa (see N. Y. col. mss, 75:75). 141
12 Archibald Kennedy presides. Letter received from Gov. Clinton (see N. Y. col. muss, 75:74): council's opinion thereon (see V. Y. col. mss, 75:76). 141
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12 The chief justice in the chair. Assen bly adjourned. no quorum being present. 143
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1746 19 Order on a complaint of Joseph Espinosa that Thos. Barnes and Thos. Seymour intend to carry Spanish mulattoes out of the province as slaves. 143
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The chief justice in the chair. Assembly adjourned by order of Gov. Clinton. 144
p. m. Brooklyn 20 Thos. Seymour and Thos. Barnes forbidden to carry the New York Spanish mulattoes. Antonio Joseph and Antonia Ferres, out of the province. Mr Kennedy presides. 145
28 Minute of council of New Jersey (see N. Y. col. mss, 75:77) and orders to the colonels of Monmouth, Bergen and Essex counties' militia. Letter of thanks to be written to Pres. Jolin Hamilton. Orders in relation to deserters. 145
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The chief justice presides. Capts. Wraxall and Honeyman report that some deserters from their companies are probably concealed on board the Clinton privateer sloop, Thos. Beaven master: order thercon. 140
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Order in relation to deserters directed to the mayor, etc of New York. 149
Assembly adjourned. 149
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Petition of Joseph Espinosa (see N. Y. col. mss, 75:84. 85) to be sent to Gov. Clinton. 150
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Assembly adjourned. 151
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Oliver de Lancey gives notice that the sloop Griffin, Wm Brown master, will be ready to sail with provisions for Louisburgh in three weeks. Order on an application of Mr Banker and other owners of the privateer brigantine William in regard to disposal of her French prisoners. Affidavit of Capt. René Het (see _V. Y. col. miss, 75:87). Order in regard to Spanish mulattoes. French prisoners confined to Kings county to be arrested when found in New York. 151
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Cl. Kennedy presiding. Charles Mort, a Frenchman fled from Acquin in the West Indies to Rhode Island, ordered to return to Rhode Island in the ship of Joshua Amy, in which he came thence. Capt. John Fred, royal coasting pilot. and the branch pilots to consider what part of the channel between the city and Sandy Hook could be most easily obstructed. Deserters caught to be held until the governor's return. 153
26 Report of Capt. Fred and other pilots on obstructing the channel received (see N. Y. col. mss. 75:87, 80, 90). 154
27 Order on a petition of Joseph Espinosa for a certificate of the number of prisoners delivered by him. Capt. Wakiron
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1746 headgunner, Adam van den Berg, Jacobus Turek and John Young examined in regard to cannons, etc carried out of Fort George. 154
29 Letter received from Admiral Warren, appearance of a large French fleet off the island of Sables. Armament for Louries batte: 7. Orders: to Capt. van Wyek and Waldron in case of an alarm; to Capt. Isaae de Peyster, John Pro- voost, Pierre de Peyster and Robert Livingston. John Honeyman commissioned captain, Wm Proctor jr, and Wm Hammersley jr his lieutenants (see N. Y. col. mss, 75:92, 94). 155
p. m. Papers of French prisoners in the eity to be examined to dis- eover destination of the French fleet (see V. J'. col. mss, 75:05). 157
30 List of the French fleet under command of the Duke d'An- ville found and to be sent to neighboring governors. 158 Assembly adjourned. 158
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Letter received from Col. Hamilton (see N. Y. col. mss, 75:91). Orders: on a decree of the admiralty court (scc N. Y. col. mss, 75:93); on a letter from Win Richards (sce N. Y. col. inss, 75:96). Amimunition ordered for Louries battery and batteries at Burnets key, Rutgers wharf and Red Hook. 159
4 Gov. Clinton returned. Letter received from Gov. Shirley, wants men to be sent to Rhode Island in ease of an attack by the French fleet: to be considered. Virginia troops, destined for Albany, in need of many necessaries. 160
7 Letter received from Gov. Shirley, French fleet. Leave granted to Wm Richards to carry French prisoners in the Caster, Sam'l Bourdet master, to Cape François (p. 159). 161
8 No troops from Albany to come down for the defence of New York; Virginia and Maryland troops to remain in the eity for that purpose. 162
II Maryland troops ordered to Albany. Letters received from the governor of Havannah (see V. Y. col. mss, 75:78-80). Thomas Barnes, arrived from Louisburgh, examined about the French fleet. Order on a petition of Joseph Espinosa concerning Indians and mulattoes in the possession of Mr Leayeraft. Capt. Langdon, Joli Groesbeck, Francis Johnson, and Mr Kilmasten. 162
14 Hearing on the above petition: deposition of Edward Light- wood in support of it (see V. Y. col. miss. 75:98); order thereon. Pilots for the Marylind transports ordered 10 Albany to be impressed. 164
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1746 15 Order on a petition of Francis Lewis, Jasper Farmer and Thos. Batres regarding their Spanish mulattoes slaves. Commission granted to Thos. Greenil (see N. Y. col. mss, 75:100) for carrying French prisoners under flag of truce to the French West Indies. Examination of witnesses Hugh Wentworth and John Easom on the petition of Joseph Espinosa (p. 162). 166
16 Gov. Clinton ill, Cadw. Colden presides. Report on the petition of Joseph Espinosa (p. 162) 168
18 Message from: Gov. Clinton about provisions to the troops at Albany. Letters received from Col. Roberts at Albany concerning a deficiency in the bounty money. Dominicus van der Veer appointed high sheriff of Kings county. 169
20 Message from Gov. Clinton about provisioning the troops; Gov. Bladen of Maryland writes that he ought to have nothing to do with it after che troops have left his province. 170
20 Gov. Clinton again in the chair. Rev. Henry Barclay to succeed Rev. Mr Vesey as rector of Trinity church. Re- ports on Gov. Bladen's letter and on Gov. Clinton's mes- sage of the 18th; the latter recommitted. 171
Indian conference. 172
July 22 Albaus 23 Orders: to Indian commissioners: to Col. Schuyler and Major Collins. Letter received from Wm Johnson (see N. Y. col. miss, 75:6;). 173
24 Minutes of Indian commissioners received. Warrant to im- press carpenters, etc. for building batteaux issued to Henry Holland. 175
27 Letter received from Lieut. Burrows about movements of the French. Troops sent to the Mohawk country for the pro- tection of Win Johnson. Orders to the militia of Cana- joharie and Col. Schuyler's regiment. 175
29 Commission from Gov. Shirley appointing John Stoddard, Jacob Wendell, Samuel Wells and Oliver Partridge repre- sentatives of Massachusetts at the Indian treaty to be held. Letter from the same and Admiral P. Warren about the expedition against Canada. 176
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Scouts to be sent to the eastward for intelligence about the enemy. Esopus and Minissink Indians called to the meet- ing through Capt. Hornbeck. Gov. Shirley and Admiral Warren to be informed that Crownpoint must be taken. Minutes of Indian commissioners received. Instructions to Isaac States and Cornelius Vrooman as messengers to the Indians on the Susquehannah approved. 170
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Accounts of commissioners for repairing fortifications in Albany county referred. Orders: on letter from Lieut. Dirk W. ien Broeck of Capt. Livingston's company about his detachment; on letter and papers from Don Diego de Penalosa (see N. Y. col. mss, 75:79). Proclamation to issue forbidding the sale of rum, etc to the Indians. Huts for the Indians to be prepared. 181
18 Propositions to be made to the Indians approved. 183
23 Letters from Gov. Shirley and Admiral Warren referred. 183
25 Report on the preceding letters. 183
Sep. 6 Abrahami Low appointed sheriff of Ulster county. Capt. Rutherford makes application to be paid for firewood to Fort Frederick at Albany; order thereon. 187
II New Jersey troops, arrived at Albany, ordered to camp on the patroon's pasture. John Abeel, who wants to go as smith to the Senecas, called before the council. 188
12 John Abeel allowed to go as smith to the Senecas: his pay fixed. Charges preferred against Lieut. ten Broeck by Major Collins; both ordered before the council. 189
16 Question of giving up the expedition against Crownpoint for the present year referred. 189
p. m. Report on the preceding question. 190
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Letters received: from Gov. Shirley and Admiral Warren, Brigadier Waldo appointed commander-in-chief: from Gov. Thomas, Pennsylvania troops ready to proceed to Albany; from Gov. Bladen on Maryland troops. Trans- port of provisions not being provided for by act of the assembly, wagons are to be impressed for that service. 191
27 Gov. Clinton must return to New York to meet the asseni- bly, and Gen. Waldo has not arrived yet: councils ad- - vice. Artificers to be impressed for building forts and brockhouses. Canajoharie Indians have gone to fight the enemy and ask to have their castle protected; Capt. Shefer's company detailed for it. 192
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Stephen Bayard appointed mayor, John Ay cough sheriff and John Courtlandt coroner of New York: Dirck ten Broeck mayor. Edw'd Collins recorder. and John Rutger Bleecker high sheriff of Albany. No commissary of pro- visions appointed. 193
Aug. 19 Propositions made by Gov. Clinton to the six nations and the delegates of the Missisages, a iar nation. 193
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26 Answer of the river Indians. 200
Sep. 8 Propositions made to the Susguchannah Indians, tributary to the six nations. 200
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Their answer. 201
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Presents given to the Indians. Minutes sent home. 203
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Warrants for salaries and for soldiers pay signed. Order on a petition of Sergeant Cornelius Verplanck et al (see N. Y'. col. mss, 75:106). Patent granted to Jolin Moore (see L. P. 14:11). Petition of Thomas Smith for patent of land in Evans former grant rejected. John Driskell to be ap- pointed branch pilot if found capable after examination by Capt. Jasper Farmar, Rich'd Durham, Hugh Wentworth, John Fred, Thomas Vatar and John Lush. Joseph Espinosa, master of a Spanish flag of truce, captured by Capt. Easom: order thereon. 20.1
4 Examination of Joseph Espinosa (see N. Y. col. mss, 75:104. IOS); John Easom and Michael Beazley to be arrested. 205
6 Examinations of John Easom and Michael Beazley (ce N. Y. col. mss, 75:109-10): they are committed for trial 200
18 Order on petition of Joseph Espinosa for return of his vessel condemned by the admiralty court of New Jersey (see N. Y. col. mss, 75:107). 212
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Warrants to Wm Johnson for supplying the troops at Oswego. 215
16 Rules in regard to giving commissions of flag of trute. Letter received from Gov. Shirley; New England troops ordered to march to Saratoga: Crownpoint; Indians. Opinion of council thercon. Spanish mulattocs bought by Barnes, Farmar and Lewis to be treated as prisoners of war. Commission of flag of truce to carry prisoners to the French settlements granted to Joseph Hildreth master of the sloop Postilion. 215
1747 Jan. 12 Order in regard to a French prize taken by the Greyhound privateer and suspected of having smallpox on board. Commissions of flag of truce granted to Isaac Steele master of the brigantine New Port and to Robert Griffith jr master of the sloop Good Intent (sec N. Y. col. mss, 75:115, 116). 217
13 Quarantine measures. Examination ordered in regard to the above French prize. Assembly adjourned (sec N. Y. col. MISS, 75:11;). 218
15 Report on the examinations of Jasper Farmar, Jacob Roome master, and Francis van Geldtrom Vandel, late master of the La Fleur, the French ship taken by the Greyhound (sec N. Y. col. mss, 75:118); orders thereon. Commission of flag of truce to carry prisoners to French settlements to be granted to Mr Pintard.
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1747 16 Order upon an application of Nathl. Marston, Nichs. Bay- ard, Edw'd Holland and Henry Cuyler, owners of the Greyhound, in regard to the La Fleur prize (see V. Y. col. miss, 75:121). Letter from Gov. Shirley with minutes of the council and assembly of Massachusetts, military opera- tions. 221
19 Report on the preceding letter from Gov. Shirley. 226
Feb. 2 Council's opinion asked about a winter campaign against Crownpoint. Lawrence Payne to command John Pintard's brigantine New Port, going as flag of truce (see N. Y. col. miss, 75:119). 226a
4 Report of council about a winter campaign against Fort St Frederick at Crownpoint. Objection raised by Mr Murray to the entries of the minutes of council held at Albany. 227
13 Letter received from Gov. Shirley about the march on Crownpoint: council advise against it. Warrants for salaries signed. 229
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20 Goods. taken from a French vessel by Thos. Willer and Abr'm Man considered free from infection. Proclama- tion to issue proroguing the assembly (see N. Y. col. mss. 75:120). Warrants signed; to Lieut. Walter Butler com- missary and Charles Kerr surgeon at Oswego for salaries. Petition of the owners of the Greyhound relating to goods on board their prize La Fleur denied. Gov. Shirley writes that he has given up the expedition against Crownpoint. 23I II Order on a petition of the owners of the Greyhound (see N. Y. col. mss, 75:12). Letters from Capt. Livingston at Fort Clinton, Saratoga, to Col. Marshall received: attack by French Indians on a woodcutting party: Col. Schuyler and Major Collins complained of for not supplying fire- wood to Saratoga garrison. Kinderhook people want a garrison; order thereon. 232
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