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16 Proclamation to issue proroguing the assembly (see N. Y. col. miss, 75:122). 233
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John Duriy master of the New Port brigantine granted a commission of fag of truce upon petition of John Pintard. Petition referred: of John Retou a French mulatto prisoner of war and sold to Capt. Rene Het for restoration to freedom; and of freemen of New York city against allow- ing tradesmen from New Jersey. Answer of Col. Schuyler and Major Collins to a complaint against them (p. 232) received (see N. Y. col. mss, 75:123-21). Petition of Corns. van Schaick et al of Kinderhook for a garrison referred to the assembly. Warrants for salaries signed. 234
Assembly wants to adjourn but council advises against it. Order on petition of Joseph Espinosa t-ce N. Y. col. mas. 75:127). 230
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Report and order on petitions of John Retou (p. 234) and of the freemen of New York. 238
14 Letters received from Capt. Trent and Livingston to Col. Marshall, skirmishing with French and Indians near Fort Clinton. Gov. Clinton asks who are to be appointed offi- cers of the rangers. 239
IS Johannes Hough jr and Win Hogan recommended and ap- pointed captains, Andrew Lambert Hough and Johs. de Wandclaer lieutenants of Albany county rangers.
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29 Officers at Fort Clinton write to Col. Marshall that their men are likcly to desert in a body for want of pay: advice of council thereon. Letter read from Col. Roberts to Col. Wm Johnson about Indian troubles: order thereon. Order on two copies of affidavits sworn to before Justice Johs. Hardenberghi of Ulster county, charging Gysbert Crum with rescuing a descrter. Proclamation to issue in regard to apprehending deserters (see N. Y. col. mss, 75:130).
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30 Letter from Col. Roberts at Saratoga to Col. Marshall at Albany received, wholesale desertions: order thereon. Officers appointed to command the rangers can not get men to enlist; matter referred to the assembly. Peter de Jon Court master of the brigantine Sarah granted a com- mission of flag of truce over Wm Griffith (see V. Y. col. 11SS, 75:134, 136). Warrant to John Joost Herkemer and Gerrit A. Lansingh for provisioning Oswego garrison signed. 242
May 2 Capt. Tiebouts' company and others refuse to march to Saratoga; money to pay them to be raised in the city. Agreement signed by David Clarkson, Paul Richards, Joseph Haynes, John McEvers. John Livingston and Robert Rob't Livingston to furnish [5500 sterling or £0075 New York currency; accepted. 243
3 Col. Peter Schuyler writes that the Jersey troops are mutinous for want of pay: deliberations thereon. 245
5 Difficulties about the money promised by the New York merchants. 246
p. m. Time for drawing the bills of exchange. to be taken by the merchants, extended to 90 days. 2.47
6 Difficulties with the troops at Saratoga: Massachusetts and Connecticut troops called for. Hudson river counties militia to be held in readiness for marching. Col. Schuy- ler to take part of his regiment to Saratoga. Provisions for the rangers allowed by the assembly. Kinderhook rangers to go to Saratoga. Col. Hambleton approves of Gov. Clinton's action in regard to new levies.
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Johs. de Wandelaer refuses the commission of lieutenant in the rangers. Blank commission sent to Major Collins to be filled by him with the advice of the mayor of Albany. Letters from Mr Hamilton to Peter Schuyler concerning New Jersey troops received; from Gov. Shirley with minutes of Massachusetts council, meeting among thie new levies. Col. Phil Schuyler ordered to Albany. 2.49
20 Deposition of Bernard Ryrand (see N. Y. col. miss, 75:131) received from Gov. Thomas. Jean Ju Pay, mentioned in the same, to be examined. 250
30 Deposition of Jean du Pay, Beutenant (see N. Y. col. mss, 75:133) of the ship Marguerite of Bordeaux, captured by three privateers. Triton Capt. Mann commanding, Castor, Capt. Burges, and Pollux, captain unknown. The advo- cate general is ordered to prosecute the commanders of the privateers. Commissions of flag of truce granted: to Thos. Brown master of the Monmouth sloop, owned by Wmn Griffith, and to Rob't Griffith jr, master of the Good Intent sloop, to carry French prisoners to Leogan and Guade- loupe; to Thos. Fish master of the Don Carlos sloop, Jacob and Win Walton owners. to carry Spanish prisoners to St Augustine (see N. Y. col. mss, 75:132, 134, 135). 252
31 Representation to Col. Roberts at Albany from Captains of the new levies received. Letter from field officers J. Roberts, Hubert Marshall, Thos. Clarke and John Ruther- ford of the new levies. Minutes of a council of war held at Fort Frederick all in regard to the pay of the men re- ceived. Capt. John Honeyman examined about it; opinion of council. 255
June 6 Letter from Gov. Clinton to Col. Roberts (see N. Y. col. mss, 75:137).
257 8 Alderman Johnson and Dr Baird examined in regard to Mr Wessells, arrived from Boston to be inoculated for the smallpox. Proclamation to issue forbidding inoculation for the smallpox (sce .V. Y. col. miss. 75:147). 250 19 Commission of flag of truce granted to Thomas Greenhil master of the Mary sloop. Warrants for salaries, etc. signed. Gov. Clinton intends to go to Albany. 260
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Letters from Gov. Shirley, meeting of commissioners at New York; scouting parties to be sent from Saratoga to the Massachusetts fort; general court to meet for provid- ing means to prosecute the expedition against Crownpoint, orders of council thereon. Order on examinations of persons suspected of countericiting. 261
Aug. I Disposal of troops to be employed against Crownpoint and Niagara.
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3 Estimate of charges for the above expeditions received. Indian affairs. Letters of Gov. Shirley (p. 261) con- sidered. 264
22 Message from Gov. Clinton to the council on military affairs; referred. Order on the petitions of John Pintard, Henry Lane, Win Griffith, Edw'd Holland and Alex Forbes (see N. Y. col. miss, 75:150-53). 265
25 Letter from Gov. Shirley with copy of letter from the gov- ernor of Quebec relating to exchange of prisoners to be laid before the assembly. Letter from the governor of St Augustine about Spanish mulattoes sold as slaves re- ferred to the advocate general. 276
28 Report of committee on governor's message of the 22d handed in; question whether it should be received not set- tled. Minutes sent home. 267
Sep. 4 Letters received: from Col. Johnson, goes on an expedition with 400 Christians and 400 Indians; from Gov. Shirley with commission appointing Samuel Welles, Robert Hale and Oliver Partridge delegates to the meeting of commis- sioners (see N. Y. col. mss, 75:356). 267
11 Copy of commission received from Gov. Law appointing Roger Wolcot, Thos. Fitch and Benj. Hall delegates as above (see N. Y. col. mss, 75:157). Memorial of Massa- chusetts commissioners in regard to powers of New York commissioners referred. 268
1 12 Daniel Horsmanden. suspended from the council. demands the reason of it. Commission to New York commissioners made out, granting to them the same powers as to Massa- chusetts and Connecticut delegates, leaving out Dan'l Horsmanden's name. 269
15 Letters from Major Jacob Glen to Col. Phil. Schuyler (see N. Y. col. mss, 75:158) received. Detachments of Albany county regiment to go to Oswego. Order on report of Richard Bradley the advocate general on the case of Arthur Helme commanding the Polly privateer. Warrants for salaries, etc. signed. Albany county rangers. Account of the governor's disbursements (see N. F. col. muss, 75:138-146). 269
22 Appointment of officers for Albany county rangers referred to the mayor of Albany. Draft of instructions to Phil. Livingston and Joseph Murray of the council, Wm Nicoll, Plul. Verplanck - and Henry Cruger of the assembly, as commissioners at the meeting to confer on measures for the encouragement of the six nations 'read and amended (sce N. Y. col. mss, 76:1-3).
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1747 26 Warrant to Col. Roberts (see N. Y. co .. mss, 75:161) and letter from the same (see N. Y. col mes, 75:161) laid before the council ;. advice of council. Saratoga deserted by the levies (see N. Y. col. miss, 76:4); orders in relation to it. 272
29 Stephen Bayard suspended from the council. Henry Hol- land appointed mayor. John Ayscough sheriff, John van Cortlandt coroner of New York, John ten Broeck mayor and Jacob ten Eyck sheriff of Albany. 273
Oct. I Agreement made by the commissioners of the colonies re- ferred to the assembly. Report of Mr Murray on his efforts to have forts ordered built by thert at the great carrying place. Detense of the frontiers to be considered. 274
2 Defense of the frontiers and preserving the six nations in their allegiance submitted to the consideration of the council. 274
3 Mr Livingston lays a paper, "Proposals for the security of the frontiers " before the council; referred. Col. Johnson to be examined on Indian affairs. 275
6 Examination of Col. Johnson (see .V. Y. col. mss, 76:8, 9). 275
14 Fort Clinton burnt, cannon and stores removed to Still- water. Order on a deposition of Win Johnson, charging Joseph. John and Lewis Clement with selling rum to the six nations. Lieut. Lindesay ordered to take command at Oswego upon petition of Oswego traders and Indians. 276
31 Commission of flag of truce granted upon petition of Edw'd Holland to Thos. Seymour master of the brigantine Good Friends (see N. Y. col. mss, 76:13). Exchange of prison- ers in Canada. 277
Nov. 6 Letters received from Gov. Shirley and Knowles; pay of troops; discharge of troops. Opinion of council asked about measures for the defense of the frontiers. 277
7 Allowances of pay of troops by the assembly. Report on measures for the defense of the frontiers. Merchants to be asked to advance money for paying troops. 278
20 Troops' stationed at the Mohawks and Canajoharie castles and at Win Johnson's have deserted; new levies expected to enlist to be sent there. 279
25 Council advises the governor to sign acts creating new bills of credit notwithstanding objections thereto. Arent Ste- pliens appointed Indian interpreter. 280
Dec. 31 Resolves of the general court of Massachusetts concerning the agreement between the commissioners of the colonies (p. 274) received with amendments. Petition of Jacob de Hart for rights of ferry from Staten Island to New York and to Bergen county, N. J. tabled. New license to pur-
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chase Indian lands south of Jeremiah van Rensselaer's land, west of Hudson river and near Johs. Hallenbeck, in Albany county, granted to Henry Lane and Hendrick Remsen. License to purchase Indian lands near the Katts- kills granted to William and Abr'm Salisbury and Cas- parus Bronck. Report on Gov. Clinton's account (p. 269). Warrants to him to be prepared and warrant for his house rent signed. Mr Miln appointed surgeon to the forces. 280
1748 Jan. 2 Warrants to Gov. Clinton for contingent expenses signed. Writs for election of a new assembly to issue. 283
4 Gov. Shirley complains that Nicholas Schuyler has enlisted men in Hampshire county and asks them to be discharged; referred. Action on demand of president and council of . Pennsylvania for loan of battering cannon deferred. 283
22 Jolin Burnet appointed coroner of New York vice John van Cortlandt deccased. 284
26 Meeting of commissioners discussed. Order on a petition of mayor and aldermen of Albany for continuance of Capt. Nicholas Schuyler's company as garrison there. 28+
Feb. 4 Letters received from Gov. Law about meeting of commis- sioners; from president of Pennsylvania about loan of cannons. No powder at Albany. Richard Smith appointed branch pilot, but must pass examination. 285
12 Governor's speech to be made to the council and assembly read (see N. Y. col. mss, 76:21 and Jour. 2:1004). 286
16 Commissioners to communicate letters to the general assem- bly, John Canon master of the brigantine William and Mary to be examined as to the cannon with which he sailed and did not bring back. 287
17 Letters received: from Phil. Ryley in the Seneca country to Col. Johnson. from Lieut. Lindesay at Oswego, and from Capt. Chew to Col. Marshall at Albany about movements of the French: from Col. Schuy'er al out orders he has given.
IS Arent Stevens sent to make inquiries among the Indians about the reported movements of the French. Advice of council in regard to the news in above letters. 288
24 Extract from a letter of the duke of Newcastle (see V. ). col. mss, 76:10) ; referred. 289
Report of committee on the above letter. 290
Mar. 15
Pennsylvania again asks for the loan of cannon; order thereon. Scouts from Albany taken or killed by the enemy Petitions of Noah Elting and Nath'l Lefever Cce L. P. 14:19), of Otto van Tuyl et al (see L. P. 14:14) with
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caveat against patent to Jacob de Hart (see L. P. 14:23) referred. 293
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18 Cannons can be loaned to Pennsylvania. Patent granted to Noalı Elting and Nath'l Lefever.
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Gov. Clinton ill, Mr Livingston presides. Gov. Shirley pro- poses a meeting with Gov. Clinton and an Indian confer- enee; writes also about expedition against Crownpoint, forts in the Indian country, Indian affairs. Council of Massachusetts concur in the sentiments of the New York council (p. 200). Letter received from Col. Jolinson by Mr Catherwood on killing of outscouts and garrisons among the Indians. 295
29 Gov. Clinton present. Report on the letters laid before the council yesterday. 295
Ap. 0 Couneil advises the governor to give his assent to several acts notwithstanding objections thereto. 298
May 2 Letters received from Gov. Shirley with resolutions, etc. of the Massachusetts representatives in regard to the Crown- point expedition; advice of council thereon. Order on a memorial of Advocate General Richard Bradley (see N. Y'. col. mss, 76:16). Petition of clergymen complaining that justiees of the peace perform the marriage ceremony re- ferred. 299
23 Letters received: from Col. Johnson on Indian affairs; from Col. John Stoddard to Mr Lydius with enclosure from J. Williams, movements of the French: Col. Johnson's Jour- nal of an Indian at Onondaga April 24. 25, 26. Exchange of prisoners to be proposed to the governor of Quebec. Copy of Col. Johnson's Journal to be sent to Gov. Shirley. Letter received from Gov. Tincker, recommending Hugo Grangent, a Frenchman. Warrant for salaries signed. 300
June 6
Assembly adjourned. Letter received from the governor of Quebee to Gov. Shirley about exchange of prisoners. Order of council in regard to three French prizes brought to New York by the Royal Catherine privateer. Copy of the report made by John Armstrong engineer on the forti- fieations of the city to be laid before the assembly. Report of committee on letters and papers, received May 23, ap- proved. 307
10 Royal proclamation prohibiting commerce with the French received and to be reprinted (see .N. Y. col. miss, 70:23). Freneli prisoners to be sent to the country. 308
20 Governor's message to the assembly read (see V. Y. col. mss .. 76:32). Message read from the general court of Massa- chusetts to Gov. Shirley about meeting of commissioners.
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French privateers of the coast reported by Mr Wassel of the Pennsylvania conacil. 308
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Resolutions of the general assembly relating to the exchange of prisoners received. Proposals for carrying 100 prison- ers under flag of truce out of the province, made by Mr Richards, accepted Order on a petition of Joseph Havi- land, Gerard Smith et al (see N. Y. col. mss, 76:37). War- rants for salaries, etc. signed. 309
July 8 Governor Clinton is going to Albany. 311
Letters received irom the Jake of New Castle about giving Fort Frederick, presents to the Indians. Money to pay the troops ex- Albany pended, council advises to keep them in service, hoping the -assembly will make appropriations. Letter from John Chandler to Gov. Shirley about counterfeiters living at Dover, N. Y. 31I
23 Propositions made to the six nations and their allies, the Oghquages, Toataghrogliroones and Scanchaderadeigh- roones. 311
26 Answer of the six nations. 314
27 Speech made to the river Indians and their answer. 316
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Letter received from the duke of Bedford with royal procla- mation announcing cessation of hostilities between Great Britain, France and the States General (see N. Y. col. mss, 76:25). Assembly adjourned. 317
17 Order on a petition of Lewis Bouvet master of the ship l'Amazone of Nantes (see N. Y. col. mss, 70:45) 317
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Order on a petition of Joseph Blondi boatswain of the French polacca St Charles of Marseilles (see N. Y. col. mss, 76:43). Desertions reported by Col. Johnson from the companies on the frontiers. 318
26 Petition of Joseph Blondi (p. 318) dismissed for reasons given. Louis Bouvet allowed to sell cotton from his ship and purchase provisions. Thos. Carey and Teunis Rivett appointed branch pilots. 319
30 Assembly adjourned. 320
Sep. I Assembly adjourned by proclamation. Lottery tickets to raise funds for a college to continue on sale. 320
I3 Masters and officers of the French ships Le Marechal de Saxe. Le Concord and Le Zephir, taken by the Brave Hawk privateer, Edw'd Menzie master, allowed to come ashore. 320
15 Order on a petition of Jean Larraldi, Joseph Ollier, Pierre le Prince, masters of the above vessels, and of Guillaume Chapelien, master of the brigantine L'Industrie (sco N. Y. col. mss, ;6:48). 321
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1748 17 Edward Menzie, commanding the Brave Hawk, heard in opposition to the foregoing pedition with affidavits by Joseph Courts, James Biveau and Louis Flott (see N. Y. col. mss, 76:49, 51). 321
20 Assembly adjourned. The prizes of the Brave Hawk are re- stored to their masters, consenting to receive them under protest (see N. Y. col. muss. 76:52). Liberty granted to the flag of truce snow L'Hirondelle, S Arnavielhe master, to refit and provision. 322
2.4 Dispatches from the governor of Canada delivered by MI. Delignière. Difficulties in provisioning the troops. 323
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Edward Holland appointed to the council vice Phil. van Cortlandt deceased; he is sworn in and takes his place. Edw'd Holland reappointed mayor, John Ayscough sheriff and John Burnet coroner of New York; Jacob Coenradt ten Eyck mayor, Thos. Williams je, sheriff of Albany. Letters received from the governor of Canada about ex- change of prisoners and about cessation of hostilities. Stephen Arnavielhe allowed to allow his vessel for re- fitting. 324
Oct. 3. Letter received from the duke of Bedford announcing that Spain and Genoa have signed the preliminaries of the treaty of Aix la Chapelle. Proclamation to issue announc- ing cessation of hostilities with Spain. French prisoners among the Indians. 325
4 Above proclamation read, amended and ordered printed (see N. Y. col. mss, 76:54). Speech intended to be made to the Indians. Provisions to the troops. 326
6 Mr Richards explains why he has not sent provisions for the troops to Albany; Mr Catherwood contradicts him. Orders to ten Broeck and Cuyler. commissaries at Albany. 327 S Monsieur de Lignière presents a memorial on the exchange of prisoners; referred. Minutes sent home. 328
13 Cadw. Colden presents a memorial of what passed in the council between him and Chief Justice de Lancey on the Sth; copy to be sent to de Lancey. Charter of incorpora- tion granted to the parish church at Jamaica, Rev. Thos. Colgan rector. 323
21 Memorial of Cadwallader Colden (see .V. Y. col. mss, 76:57); Chief Justice de Lancey's answer (see N. Y. col. inss, 76:58). Resolutions of the assembly received about pay and dis- charge of the troops on the frontiers; opinion of council thereon. Warrants for salaries, etc. signed. 329
Nov. S Reply of Cadw. Golden to Chief Justice de Lancey's answer (sec N. Y. col. miss, 70:00). 335
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14 Wm Beekman jr, son of Dr Wm Beekman, to be one of the inanagers of the public lottery vice Peter Vallett, re-igned on account of ill health. 338
Dec. 7 Orders on petitions of Solomon Comes for ferry rights from Staten Island to New York (-ee L. P 14:15, 16) and of John Dickinson (see L. P. 14:25). Patent granted to Thos. Smith (sce L. P. 14:24). 338
15 Mayor and corporation of New York ask that exportation of flour, bread, com and butter be prohibited; not granted. 340
1749 Jan. 12
Hearing on the petit ou of Solomon Comes and of Otto van Tuyl (see L. P. 14:29). Patents granted: to Sarah, Cath- erine. George, Elizabeth and Mary Bradley (see L. P. 14:28); to Henry Lane and Hendrick Remsen (see L. P. 14:54); to Abr'm and Wm Salisbury and Casparus Bronck (p. 280). 340
Feb. 23 Letter received from the governor of Canada about exchange of prisoners referred. 342
Mar. 6
Report on the preceding letter called for. Letter received from Capt. Rich'd Ferris commanding the Centaur man of war about a Spanish vessel carrying news of the peace to Porto Rico having been captured by one King of New York; referred to the judge of the admiralty. 342
9 Report on the letter of the governor of Canada relating to exchange of prisoners read and approved. 343
IO Hearing on the petition of Solomon Comes (p. 30): con- tinued. 343
14 Letter received from J. H. Lydius, Indian affairs. Petition of fishermen, badly treated by Jerseymen, referred to Gov. Belcher. Patents granted to Hendrick du Bois and Cor- nelius Schoonmaker jr (see J. P. 14:35) and to David Rees (see L. P. 14:33). Petition of Zacharias Hoffman and Abr'm Smeddies (see L. P. 14:30) tabled. Warrants for salaries signed. 344
I6 Hearing on the petition of Solomon Comes (p. 343) post- poned. 346
17 License to purchase Indians lands granted to Thos. Lane and Joris Remsen, son of Hendrick Remsen (see L. P. 14:36). Ferry rights granted to Solomon Comes; table of fees to be prepared. 346
22 Letter written to M. de Lignerie about his powers to treat for an exchange of prisoners and affirmative answer re- ceived; Chief Justice de Lanecy and Mr Rutherford are appointed to treat with him. 347
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1749 27 Letter received from Wm Johnson about exchange of pris- oners among the Indians; opinion of council. M. de Lignerie not to return to Canada by way of Oswego. 348
Ap. - 4 Correspondence with M. de Lignerie abont exchange of prisoners continued. 349
May 10
IO Orders on petition by Manuel Josephee de la Mar (see N. Y. col. mss, 76:68); by David Seaman, Jacob Seaman, Thos. Seaman, John Jackson and Thos. Allen (see L. I'. 14:38). 349 Letter received from the duke of Bedford with royal procla- mation of peace; to be published. 350
18 Letter received from Wm Johnson, Indian affairs. Procla- mation to issue for a day of thanksgiving. Proof laid before the council that David Seaman et al have complied with the order of April 10 and their petition is granted. Table of fees for Solomon Comes' Staten Island ferry ap- proved. 351
June 7 Letter received from Wm Johnson about French prisoners among the Indians; order of council. 353
28 Letter received from French commander at Crownpoint to Capt. Marshall enclosed in a letter from the latter to the governor, Indian affairs: French movements toward the Belle Rivière: Gov. Hamilton and Shirley to be informed. 353
July 1 Depositions: of Thos. Cumming a quaker about disrespect- ful words spoken of the governor at the tavern of Andrew Ramsay: of John Woolaston; Oliver de Lancey to be prosecuted for them. 354
13 Speech of the governor in relation to the preceding; Phil. van Horne refuses to testify in regard to it. 358
14 Philipp van Horne, David Johnston and Wm Ricketts called before the council as .witnesses in the above case. 359
I7 Phil. van Horne and David Johnston examined, Nath't Johnson dismissed not having heard anything (see N. ). col. mss, 76:79, 80). 359
Aug. S
Message from the assembly concerning redemption of pris- oners among the Indians. Correspondence with the gov- ernor of Canada on exchange of prisoners approved. Warrants to Win Johnson for supplying Oswege troops. Patents granted to Cornelius ten Broeck (see L. P. 14:44) and to Jane and Ellis Coldeu (see L. P. 14:45). Petition of Michael Christian Knoll, minister of the Lutheran church in New York (see N. Y. col. mss, 70:72) tabled. Minutes sent home. 360
Sep. 8 Order on a representation by Capt. Roddam, commanding the Greyhound man of war, about carpenters refusing to come to Turtle bay for repairing his ship. Letters received:
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from Wm Johnson. Indian affairs, M. Beaubassin sent back from Albany. enclosing a letter from M. Louis a French engineer about latitude of Fort Niagara (45° 53' 17"); from Marquis de la Jonquiere, governor of Canada, ex- change of prisoners. Half of the garrison at Oswego may be withdrawn. Warrant to Thos. Butler administrator of Chas. Kerr for the latter's salary as surgeon at Oswego. Mayor, slicriff and coroner of New York reappointed, mayor .of Albany also: Richard Miller appointed sheriff of Albany. Complaint of inhabitants of Dutchess county against their sheriff Wm Barnes rejected as frivolous. Otto van Tuyl to be prosecuted for speaking contemptuous words against the governor, as per affidavit of Solomon Comes. Con- stables in Dutchess and Orange counties, who have neg- lected to make census returns, to be prosecuted. 363
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