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Oct. 26 Letters received: from Robert Saunders sent to Canada for exchange of prisoners (see N. Y. col. miss, 76:90); from Gov. de la Jonquière about the exchange of Abenakis, prisoners near Boston, and of Amalacites, taken by Capt. Gorham, to be referred to Gov. Shirley. James Swan ap- pointed branch pilot, if he can pass the examination (see N. Y. col. mss,. 76:93). Petition of the Lutheran minister and congregation in New York (see .V. Y. col. mss, 6:89) tabled. Order on a petition of Abr'm Kip for a ferry across the Hudson near Kingston (see N. Y. col. miss, 76:92). Patents granted: to George Murray and Jacobus Bruyn (see L. P. 14:50); to Peter van Brugh Livingston and John Provoost (sce L. P. 14:51). Order on a petition for running the line between Ulster and Albany counties (see N. Y. col. miss, 76:91).
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Letter received from Col. Jacob Wendel. the Indians near Boston supposed to be prisoners are Pigwackit Indians who came of their own accord to escape the war. Mr Lannier, satisfied with this explanation, to return to Canada.
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Letter received from the duke of Bedford in relation to an address by the house of commons on colonial bills of credit. Treasurer ordered to prepare an account of out- standing bills. Order on a letter from the governor of Leogan, concerning property belonging to Messrs Pazan and Gazan, taken away by the Polly sloop, Natli'l Beek master, John Willet & Co. of New York owners.
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Des. I Account of outstanding .bills of credit received from the treasurer; mistakes in it pointed out and the treasurer called. but he does not come. Orders to the treasurer to
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give a correct account. Order in regard to Indian children, taken in pawn by Mr Bradt of Albany and Peter van Driesen of Schenectady. Negroes in Albany grown very insolent since the peace. Examinations of David Johnston and Phil. van Horne (p. 359) entered in the minutes. 369
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Answer of the treasurer to the objections against his account of outstanding bills of credit. 371
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Treasurer fails to come with a corrected account as ordered. 373 Excise matters. Proclamation to issue reviving an act of 12 Anne for laying an excise (sec N. Y. col. mss, 76:104). Treasurer's account received. Patent granted to Douw Funda and Johs. II. Vrooman (see L. P. 14:55) 373
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Letters received: from Gov. Benning Wentworth of New Hampshire (see N. Y. col. miss, 70:07, 98): from Col. Wm Johnson, Indian afairs, Mohawks want to go to war against the Catawbas, Oneidas want a smith; irom mayor. etc of Albany; Indian children in pawn; from Thos. Hill. scoretary of lords of trade with acts of parliament relating to the Unitas Fratrum [Moravians] and to whale fishery. 374 Advice of council regarding letters of Col. Johnson, from mayor, etc. of Albany received yesterday. New license to purchase Indian lands granted to Thos. Lane and Joris Remsen (sce L. P. 14:61). Patents granted: to Anthony Tancret and Samuel Rogers (see L. P. 14:62); to George Harrison (see L. P. 14:60); to Thos. Ellison and Laurence Roome (see L. P. 14:58). Petition of Germans in New York (sce N. V. col. mss, 76:113) granted. Order on letter from the governor of Hlavannah claiming certain negroes as frcemen.
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Letter received from the duke of Bedford (sec N. F. col. mss, 76:102). Patents granted: to John Ayscough (see L. P. 14:65); to HIngh Wentworth (sve L F. 14:63); license to purchase Indian lands to Jacob Roseboom, John Jacobus Roseboom and John G. Roseboom (see L. P. 14:64). Order in regard to granting patents and licenses. 378
May 22
Account of the treasurer of outstanding bills of credit re- ceived. Letters received: from the duke of Bedford (see N. Y. col. mss, 76:108); from Capt. Stoddert at Quebre. exchange of prisoners: from Col. Johnson, French with western Indians intend to destroy the Indians on the Ohio in British interest and then the five nations. Assistance promised to the latter in case of attack; Sin. Hamilton writes about French designs again t Ohio Indian -.
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1750 June 5 Correspondence: with Gov. Wentworth: (see .V. Y. col. mss, 76:14. 115): with it. Gov. Phips relating to a complaint by Gov. de la Jonquière about Indian prisoners (see N. Y. col. miss, 76:117). 3SI
25 Letters received: from Marquis de la Jonqrière, Abenaki prisoners; from Lt Gov. Phips confirming Col. Jacob Wendell's account of them; from: Col. Wendell with affi- davits about the Pigwackit Indians, from mayor of Albany with affidavit of I. Switts master of the sloop on which M. Lannierc and the Abenaki sachem went to Albany; from Lieut. Lindesay to Col. Johnson, Indian affairs; ail referred. Order on a petition of Robert .Augustine Auvray, master of the brigantine St Michael (sce N. Y. col. miss, 76:120).
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. 26 M. Beaubassin before the council reports on the Abenakis near Boston. Report on the letters received the 25th. Proclamation to issue forbidding Oswego traders to take Indian children in pawn (see N. F. col. mss, 76:118). Lib- erty granted to R. A. Auvray for unloading his vessel and selling part of his cargo to pay for repairs. 385
July 2
M. Beaubassin again before the council receives dispatches for Canada. Patent granted to Wm Smith and James Brown (see L. I. 14:58). Order on petition of Hugh Wentworth (see L. P. 14.65). Petition of Hendrick Myer (see L. P. 14:73) tabled. Lieense granted to Johan Joost Herkinier (see L. P. 14:72). Caveat entered by Abr'm Haasbrouck. Samnel Bevier, and Daniel Haa brouck against Hugh Weniworth. 385
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24 Writs for election of a new assembly to issue. Correspond- ence with the governor of Canada and Col. Johnson about exchange of prisoners. Letters received: from Gov. Went- worth (see N. Y. col. wiss, 76:119); case to be laid before the king: from Gov. Glen of South Carolina, Indian affairs. 389 Draft of an ordinance changing terms of the supreme court read and approved. Letters received from Thos. Lee, president of Virginia, Indian affairs.
9 Hearing on caveat against Hugh Wentworth's petition (p. 386). 391
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Sep: 4 Royal mandamus appointing Edward Holland of the council vice Phil. van Courtlandt deceased: he is sworn in. 392
15 Order on an address from the assembly asking that the act for preventing importation of copper money be reprinted. Licenses to purchase Indian lands granted: to . Teady McGin for Food acres between Stone Raber and Cinajo- harie patents on Canada's Kill: to John Becken and Jobs.
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Eckerson (see [. P. 14:80); patents for a ferry between Staten Island and Bergen, N. J. to Jacob Corsen (sce L. P. 14:82). Order on a petition of Staats Long Morris (see L. P. 14:79). Order in regard to caveats entered against granting patents.
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19 Letter received from Gov. Wentworth (see N. Y. col. mss, 76:133). Order on a petition of Manachna and Aman natives of Arabia (see N. Y. col. miss, 76:135) 395
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Hearing on the cavear against Hugh Wentworth's petition (P. 391); caveat dismissed. Papers received from Gov. Hamilton; Twightwee Indians want to enter into an alli- ance with the six nations and Ohio Indians. Owendaets on the Ohio want to be included in the peace with the French; to be laid before the assembly. Letters received from Lieut. Butler at Oswego and Col. Johnson, Indian affairs. Patent granted to Hugh Wentworth. Petition of Jacob, John Jacobus and John G. Roseboom (see L. P. 14:84) referred. 396
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Edward Holland to be mayor. John Ayscough sheriff, An- thony Rutgers coroner of New York: Robert Saunders mayor and Richard Miller sheriff of Albany. Representa- tion of the attorney general of the eastern boundary (see N. Y. col. mss, 76:135) referred. Patent granted to Jacob Roseboom et al (p. 396).
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Letter received from Col. Johnson, Indian affairs and French intentions: referred to the assembly. Petition of John Joost Petrie (sce N. Y. col. mss, 76:136) read.
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8 Warrants granted to the above J. J. Petrie for supplying Oswego troops; accounts for this service called for from John de Peyster and Gerrit Corn's van den Bergh. Acts of parliament relating to African trade, silk culture and ex- portation of iron from American colonies received from Thos. Ilill and to be filed for public inspection. Procla- mation to issue in regard to the iron industry (see N. Y. col. miss, 76:138). 400
15 Letter received from Gov. Hamilton, Indian affairs, the new headman of the six nations a Roman catholic and greatly attached to the French interest. Too late in th : season for an Indian conference at Albany. 401
Nov. 5 Journal kept by Conrad Weiser on his journey to Onon- daga received with letter from Pres. Thos. Lee of Virginia on Indian affairs, six nations will not go to Fredericks- burgh, but meet Virginia delegates at Albany. Message from Gov. Hamilton to Pennsylvania assembly and answer on Indian affairs received and referred to the New York assembly. Minutes sent home.
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1750 26 Mandamus of the lords justices restoring James Alexander to his seat in the council: he is sworn in and takes his place. Letters received from Pres. Lee of Virginia and Gov. Glen of South Carolina, Indian affairs. Warrants for salaries, ete signed. 403
Dec. 5 Letter received from the duke of Bedford with act of parlia- mont relating to American iron; order thereon. Circular letters to governors of English colonies to be written (see N. Y. col. mss, 76:145). 405
14 Caveats entered: by the heirs of Dr Samuel Staats, deceased (sec L. P. 14:S;); by Joseph Banks (>ce L. P. 14:85); by Barent van Benthuysen and R. R. Livingston (see L. P. 14:85). Orders on the petitions: of Johannis Jansen (sec J. P. 14:88); of Staats Lang Morris (see L. P. 14:89, 87); of Wm Bauch and Jacob Fred'k Lawyer (see L. P. 14:93) ; of Johs. Becker and Johs. Eckerson (see L. P. 14:9"). Patent granted to Thos. Lane and Joris Remsen (see L. P'. 14:95). Warrants for salaries signed. 406
1751
Jan. 3 Letter received from Col. Johnson, Cloron's leaden plate. Johnson's conference with Scanaghradeya, a Cayuga sachem who brought the plate; copies to be sent to Gov. Hamilton. Patents granted: to Alex'r Phoenix, Abr'm Bokee and John Exceen (see L. P. 14:99); to Richard Durham (see L. P. 14:101). Alexander Colden to be surveyor general with his father. 409
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Letters received: from Lt. Gov. Phips, Gov. Belcher and Gov. Hamilton in answer to the circular letter (p. 405) : from Lieut. Lindesay at Oswego, about a Missisaga boy, kept by Mr Bratt. Warrants for salaries signed. Assem- . bly prorogued. Licenses to purchase Indian lands granted: to Jacob Borst. Jerominus Greslaer, Mathias' Bowman, Barent Keiser, Hendrick Hens, Adam Zehe, Robert Stuert, Barent ten Eyck and Jacob C. ten Eyck (see L. P. 14:102); to Benj. Nicol John Rutse Bleecker, Valkert P. Douw and Peter Laroway free L. P. 14:104).
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Brigantine Sarah. Robert Leonard master, arrives from St Christophers with smallpox; quarantine measures. Gov. Wentworth writes that the assembly of New Hampshire will not allow him to send a commissioner to the Indian meeting at Albany and asks Gov. Clinton to appoint a New York or Albany man as representative of New Hampshire, can not be done without presents to the Indians. Gov. Ogle of Maryland and Gov. Hamilton of Pennsylvania are doubtful whether their assemblies will make the necessary appropriations for the meetin ;: Gov. Phips will either
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come himself or send commissioners. Time of meeting at Albany postponed until end of June and assembly to be prorogued from week to week. Warrants to Gov. Clinton for Indian presents and expenses to Albany signed. 413
May 16 Letters received from Mayor 'Saunders of Albany and Mr Bratt about the Indian boy; the latter refuses to give up the boy unless paid for; deferred until the governor 'is at Albany. Gov. Phips will have everything ready for the Indian conference. Ordinance for changing time'of court of sessions in Westchester county approved. Assembly called to meet. Warrant to Martice van Dyck for taking care of cannons. etc. at Red Hook signed. Petitions of Richard Nicholls land waiter for salary, of Win Bauch and Jacob Fred'k Lawyer (see L. P. 14:107) tibled. Warrant of survey granted to Thos. Braine (see L. P. 14:108), patent to John Neilson (see L. P. IBILO) licenses to purchase Indian lands to Wm Johnson, Thos. Butler and John But- ler'(see I. P. 14:114), to Hendrick Myer (see L. P. 14:115). 414 24 Death of the prince of Wales and change of prayer for the royal family to be announced by proclamation (see N. Y. col. miss, 76:158). Gov. Hamilton writes that the assembly of Pennsylvania will have nothing to do with the Indian meeting at Albany, but he intends to send Conrad Weiser with a present; approved. Letter received from Owen Rice and Rudolphus van Dyck in behalf of the Unitas Fratrum (see N. Y. col. mss, 76:157), intention approved. 417
30 Lieut. Lindesay at Oswego reports that the French are build- ing forts at Oniagara and on the Ohio; referred to Gov. Hamilton and to the assembly. 418
31 Governor of Canada 'to be written to about the building of above forts. Mr Bull, commissioner for South Carolina, arrives with six sachems of the Catawbas. Indians dis- pleased with act relating to Oswego duties; referred to the assembly. 419
June 6 Assembly prorogued. Letter received from Arent Stephens the Indian interpreter (see N. Y. col. miss, 76:100). Com- mission appointing Brig. Gen. William Bull as delegate to Albany. 420
12 Report at Albany that a great number of Catawbas are coming up spreads uneasiness among the New York Indians; to be contradicted. Letter received from the governor of St Augustine relating to Englishmen ship- wrecked on the coast of Florida ard by him sent to New York. Warrants for salaries signed: License is por- chase Indian lands granted: to Matthew Ferral (see L. P.
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14:124, 125); to Laykas Johannes Wyngaard, John Garret Roseboom, Jacob Merkeil nad Nicholas Jacobus Lydius (see L. P. 14:109); to Theobalt, Adam, Frederick and Andries Yough, Gerrit Staats, fienry Dow, Jacob ten Broeck, Corn's ten Broeck, Gerardus Groesbeck, Benj. Nicoll and Henry Holland (see L. P. 14:119); to Koenradt Kanterman (see L. P. 14:123); patents to Jacob Borst et al (sce L. P. 14:16 and p. 411) ; to Johann Joost Herkemer and his son Hendrick (see L. P. 14:126). 421
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Letters received: from Hendrick a Mohawk sachem to Rev. Mr Ogilvie asling that the sale of liquor to Indians be stopped: from Sec. Willard of Massachusetts, lieutenant governor is sick, commissioners are chosen by the general court. Speech of Gov. Clinton to the council (see N. Y. col. miss, 76:167); referred. 424
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Answer of the council to the governor's speech (see N. Y. col. mss. 76:168). Gov. Hamilton has sent Conrad Weiler to Albany with message of condolence on the death of Canasatego and presents to the six nations and asks per- mission for Weiser's son to remain a few years among them near Fort IIunter and learn the Indian language; granted. 425
July 15 June 28 Albany July I
Gov. Clinton lays minutes of proceedings at Albany June 28-July S before the council as follows.
Proclamation to issue forbidding the salc to or distribu- tion among the Indians of rum.
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Report of Lieut. Lindesay at Oswego: Onondaga sachems gone to Canada to forbid the building of forts in their country; Young Red Head has taken four squaws to Canada: Nimnack has carried six English traders to Niag- ara, confirmed by some of the five nations with Cocknawaga and Sicnundie Indians; Micel Mackenock (Missili- mackinak) Indians, arrived at Oswego, report war between the Twightwees and Ottawawas likely to break out; French interpreter and two Indians from Cadaraqui at Oswego, suppo:ed with the intention of inviting all the five rations to Canada; recommends Chiquaquendi, an Onondaga sachem, of great influence. Letter to be sent to the gover- nor of Canada remonstrating against the building of forts. Expenses of Rev. Mr Ogilvie in going to theMohawks about treaty with the Catawbas to be paid out of Indian treaty ffund. Commission of Jacob Wendell, Joseph De Wight and Oliver Partridge, delegates of Massachusetts rend. Gov. Clinton's speech to the Indians. 428
2 Cocknawaga Indians pay their respects to Gov. Clinton; speeche- upon the occasion. Sprech at a private confer- ence with the six nations about Cd. Johnson refusing to act longer as Indian agent.
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1751 3 Public condolence on the death of the prince of Wales by the Indians: Gov. Clinton condoles on the deaths of their sachems. His answer relating to Col. Johnson .. Com- mission of Wm Pitkin and Johs. Chester as delegates from Connecticut and instructions to Conrad Weiser, as inter- preter for Pennsylvania read. 432
5 Col Johnson gives his reasons for refusing to act any longer as Indian agent; he is asked to continue as such for the present, to which he consents but refuses to be sworn of the council. 434
6 Cocknawagas, 200 in number, to leave Albany as soon as possible. 436
8 Letter from Commissioner Bull, and his speech intended for the six nations read and approved, also Gov. Glen's letter to the nations. Expenses of the meeting heavy. 436
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Speech of Massachusetts commissioners read. Order in re- gard to the Indian boy in possession of Johannes Bradt. 437 The Indian boy turned over to the sheriff: Johs. Bradt to be prosecuted by information. Col. Johnson given charge of the Indian boy to return him to his parents. Royal mandamus appointing Col. Wm Johnson of the council; he is sworn in and takes his seat. Letter from the com- missioners to Gov. Clinton (see N. Y. col. mss, 77:2); re- · ferred. Speeches to and 'answers of the six nations, July I. 6, 8, 10 and letter of Gov. Glen to them. 438
July 19 Report of committee on the above letter from the commis- sioners (see N. Y. col. mss, 77:4) 453
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Lieut. Lindesay reports the arrival at : Oswego of some Twightwees well disposed toward the English. Assem- bly prorogued. John Chamber- appointed second justice of the supreme court vice Fred'k Philippse deceased. . 455 John Chambers sworn in as justicc. 455
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Mayors, sheriffs and coroner of New York and of Albany reappointed. Letters received: from Corns. Cuyler, sent. with dispatches to Canada. no Indians of the six nations there on his arrival but Senecas came just before he left; from Marquis de la Jonequiere, governor of Canada. to Gov. Clinton (see N. Y. col. mss, 77:7): from Col. John- son, 1200 French and :200 Orondacks have passed Oswego on an expedition against British western Indians and to prevent the Pennsylvanians from building a fort at or near the Ohio; from Lient. Lindesay and Capt. Stoddard (see N. Y. col. mss, 77:5); same information: from Gov. Wool- cot, about sendius missionaries to the six porion .; from Gov. Hamilton, grant oiland to Col. Johnsen on the
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Susquehannalı objected to; referred. Warrants for salaries, ete signed. 455
Oct. 9
Report on the above letter of Gov. Hamilton. Petition of Jacob Borst et al for inserting the name of Anna Margrieta Greslaer in the patent, instead of her husband Jeronimus deceased (see L. P. 14:134) granted. Licenses to purchase Indian lands granted: to Johan Fred'k Bauch, Christian Zche, Johs. Zehe, Michael Wanner and Johs. Knisker (see L. P. 14:135); to John Lawyer and Phil. Bergh (see L. P. 14:136); patent to S. Bayard, Nich's Bayard, Sam'l Bayard. Peter Kemble and David Provoost (see L. P. 14:137). 461
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Legislative minutes of council from June 3, 1746 to Nov. 11, 1752 printed in Journal of the legislative council of the colony of New York. 2:926-1107.
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1751 Oct. 18
Report of committee on the representation of the attorney general relating to boundary with New Hampshire (21: 398; and see N. Y. col. mss, 77:13). Col. Johnson's re- marks on a petition of Abr'm van Eps and other Oswego traders for increase of duties: to be laid before the assem- bly. Answer of Gov. Clinton to letter of governor of Can- ada of Aug. 10 (21:455) referred to the assembly. Patent granted to John Leake (see L. P. 14:138).
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I Royal order received creating Prince George prince of Wales (see N. Y. col. mss, 76:153) : proclamation to issue accordingly. Letter received from Lient. Mills at Oswego, trading house in a ruinous condition; referred to the assembly.
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28 Letter received from the same, expedition of M. Bellatre against the Twightwees failed because the Ottawawahs re- fused to join in it and of smallpox among the Indians; will be tried again in the spring with help of Orondacks, Abenakis and Micmack Indians; referred to Gov. Hamil- ton and the assembly. Message from the assembly that they will make provisions for sending smiths to Tieronde- quat, the Senecas and Onondagas and recommending Abr'm Wendell as resident agent among the Indians. Council will select an Indian agent if the assembly will make provisions.
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. 30 Assembly has made provisions for three smiths by resolu- tions, copies to be sent to Albany for seketing proper persons.
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1751 Nov. I Correspondence with Gov. Glen of South Carolina and the king of the Catawbas, six nations have killed some Cataw- bas: to be sent to the six nations. Treasurer to attend and explain why he has not paid warrants issued to Col. John- son.
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Explanation of treasurer as called for. Petition of propri- etors and inhabitants of the glebelands at Quassaick, for- merly granted to the palatines, that the grant may be eon- firmed for the use of an English rector and schoolmaster; granted.
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Aets of parliament relating to naval stores, bills of credit and pot ashes received from the lords of trade and to be pub- lished in the New York gazette. Order to prosccute the commissioners for Oswego duties for neglect of duty. Council's opinion on a private message from the assem- bly wanting to know who will be appointed commissioners of Indian affairs.
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Peter Vrooman, Corn's Vrooman and Hendrick Hagadorne to be prosecuted on an affidavit of Jacob W. Vrooman, for having helped Roger alias Ryer Baxter of Schoharie to escape from jail. Reasons given by Col. Johnson for ob- taining a deed for land on Onondaga lake from the In- dians: to be laid before the lords of trade. Petition of Wm Smith and James Brown (see L. P. 14:129) granted.
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Letter received from Arent Stephens the Indian interpreter with letter from the six nations to the Catawbas (see V. Y. col. mss, 77:28). Assembly called to meet. Threatening letter received by Robert Gilbert Livingston; reward for discovery of writer offered by proclamation (see A. Y. col. miss, 77:30).
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21 Letters received: from Arent Stephens, six nations unde- cided about going to Canada: from earl of Holdernesse (see N. Y. col. mss, 77:26). Warrants for salaries, etc. signed. Order on a petition of lawyers practising in the mayor's court for an ordinance on fees. Patent granted to Goldsbrow Banyar, John Benson and Joseph Webb jr (see L. P. 14:141).
May 4
Letter received from the governor of St Augustine, the New York privateer Hester, Robert Troup commander, has taken the Spanish sloop Carmen, Fernando Antonio Laguna master. after cessation of hostilities; referred to the judge of the admiralty court. Order on a petition of Robert Livingston jr (see N. V. col. mas. 77:30, 40; and. Doc. Rist. N. Y. 3:734-38; Q 438-41). Letter received from
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Arent Stephens with messages from the Onondagas, Vir- ginia and South Carolina endeavor to keep the five nations and the Catawbas peaceful; from the Cayugas and Senecas, French intrigues; and from the Mohawks. Twightwees have taken a French fort and want to destroy Niagara; Ohio Indians have taken Jean Coeur a prisoner. To be laid before the assembly.
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Royal mandamus appointing John Chambers to the council vice Stephen Bayard; he is sworn in and takes his seat. Order directing John de Peyster one of the commissioners of duties on Indian goods to render an account of money's received. Six nations send a belt of wampum asking them to come to Virginia, to be returned to the governor of Vir- ginia: Albany being the place of treaty; advice of council thereon. Warrant to Lieut. Walter Butler for salary as commissary at Oswego signed. Licenses to purchase In- dian lands granted: to Teady Magin et al (see L. P. 14:149); to Jacob Starnbergh (see L. P. 14:148); to Rudolph Staley and Johan Joost Herchheimer jr (sce L. P. 14:144): to Jacob Timberman [Zimmerman] and John Joost Snell (scc L. P. 14:147).
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The sloop Maria, Fernando Laguna master, not to be re- stored. Order on a petition of Fernando Antonio Laguna .for the discharge of Spanish negroes, freemen sold as slaves. Letter received from Lieut. Mills at Oswego, Twightwees on the warpath against the French; French intentions; to be communicated to governor of Pennsyl- vania and the assembly. "Patents granted: to Henry Hol- land (see L. P. 14:150, 151, 153); to Abr'm Hasbrouck, Louis Bevier jr and Jacob Hasbrouck jr (see L. P. 14:128). Wampum belt received from the Senecas asking for a blockhouse to secure them against the French; recom- mended to the assembly.
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