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25 Letter received from Don Melchior de Navarette governor of St Augustine, Spanish negroes sold as slaves; referred to the advocate general. Patent granted to Augustus van Cortlandt (sce L. P. 14:154). Order in relation to the lands on Onondaga lake given by the Indians to Col. Johnson. 29 Letter received from Gov. Glen of South Carolina, Catawbas and six nations.
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Letter received from Gov. Hamilton of Pennsylvania. Re- port on the petition of Rob't Livingston jr (p. 25) and petition of Westenhook patentees (see, N. Y. col. mas, 77:44, 40, 47) referred. Warrants for salaries signed Re- port of attorney general about Spanish negroes (p. 31) to
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be sent to the governor of St Augustine (see N. Y. col. MISS, 77:50). Patents granted: to Coenradt Kanterman (see L. P. 14:157); to Johs Lawyer and Phil. Bergh (sec L. P. 14:159); to John Leake (see I. P. 14:158) ; to Augustus van Cortlandt (see L. P. 14:154). Licenses to purchase Indian lands granted: to Arent Stevens et al (see L. P. 14:164) : to David Schuyler, Peter D. Schuyler, Adolph Myer and John van Cortlandt (see L. P. 14:165). Ferry patent granted to Abr'm Kip and Moses Cantine (see L. P. 14:167).
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Warrant to Johan Joost Petrie for supplies to Oswego gar- rison signed. Petitions of T. Young et al (see L. P. 14:161) with caveat against it by Nicholas Bayard, and oi Stephen, Nicholas and Samuel Bayard. Peter Kemble and David Provoost (see L. P. 14:166) heard and decided in favor of the first. Patents granted: to Andi'd Kennedy (see L. P. 14:171); to John Chambers, Vincent Matthews. Evan Jones, Joseph Sacket, Samuel Bayard Mariner. James Tuthill. Eben'r Seeley, John Yelverton, Hezekiah Howell, Henry Brewster, Brandt Schuyler, Lodowick Bamper, Christ'n Hertell, John Sacket and Mathias Ear- nest (see L. P. 14:170).
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Letter received from Arent Stevens Indian interpreter, six nations and Catawbas have made peace. John Dowgan. Michael Fin and John Colson to be arrested by the sheriff of Albany on depositions taken before the mayor charging them with mutiny at Oswego and desertion.
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Col. Johnson write, that the six nations are in great want of provisions: peace with the Catawbas who return to South Carolina under escort of Iroquois warriors. Report received from Licut. Mills and Oswego traders on the ruinous con- dition of buildings there; mayor of Albany to be asked to have it repaired and assembly to make necessary appropri- ation. Assembly prorogued. Letter and report receive l from Lewis Morris judge of the admiralty relating to Spanish negroes. Patents granted to Samuel Auchmuty. John Burges. Win Ogilvie, Aune Avery, Morley Harrison. Josiah Crane, Win Mitchell, Hendrick Cropsie and John Bickerton (see I. P. 15:6): to Thos. Ellison (see L. P. 15:5); to Abr'm Fonda (see L. P. 15:1). License to pur- chase Indian land granted to Teleman Cuyler. Joris John- son and Henry Ramsen jr (see L. P. 14:174).
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Mayors, sheriff's and coroner of New York and Albany re- nominated. Assembly prorogued to mest at the house of Jacob Dyckman in Harlem. Warrants for salaries, etc.
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signed. John Dowgan and Michael Fin, Oswego deserters, to be brought to New York. Mayor of Albany writes it is too late in the season to have repairs at Oswego mnade. Acts of parliament relating to correction of calendar, culti- vation of coffee, attestation of wills received and ordered published. Letter received from the lords of trade with additional instructions. Commissioners of Indian affairs appointed. Licenses to purchase Indian lands granted: south of the Mohawk river and west of Schoharie to John Christ'r Hardwick et al: on Otsego lake and Adaquick- tinge creek to Fred'k Milier. Adam Scheffer, George Cuntz, Adam Tippel. Luke van Ranst et al; between Schoharie and Cobus kill to Lawrence Lawyer (see L. P. 15:21); to Jolis. Becker jr, Johs. Schafer jr, Jendrick Schafer jr and Jacob Schafer (sce I. P. 15:23): to Lambertus Starnbergh (see L. P. 15:20); to Jacob Miller (see L. P. 15:22). Patent granted to Arent Stevens, Barent Vrooman, Matthew Fer- ral, Rob't Adams, Cadw. Colden jr, John Young, John Sewell, Ephrain Arnold, Dow Fonda and Jelius Fonda (see L. P. 15:24). Lease of a house near Fort George granted to Chiist'r Blundell (see L. P. 15:25). Order on petition of Wm Bauch, Jacob Fred'k Lawyer, Nich's York and Thos. Eckerson (see L. P. 15:14). Minutes sent home. 45 Warrants signed: to John Wallace for salary as surgeon; to Win Livingston administrator of Lieut. John Lindesay, for. the latter's salary as commissary at Oswego. New license to purchase Indian lands granted to Matthew Fer- ral (see L. P. 15:28).
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Dec. 1 Patent granted to John Fred'k Bauch, Christian Zche. Jo- hannes Zehe, Michael Wanner and Johs. Knisker (see L. P. 15:30). Caveat by Noah Elting and others against a grant to Abr'm Hasbrouck et al (p. 29) dismissed and patent confirmed. Warrants for salaries signed.
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2 Letter received from Don Fulgencio Garcia de Solis governor of St Augustine respecting the claim of the sloop Carmen, Fernando Laguna master; referred to the attorney general. Report made by the recorder and aldermen on the petition of attorneys (p. 23) referred.
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1753 Mar. 2 Report of the chief justice on petitions of Robert Living- ston jr and Westenhook partners (p. 25, 33) to be sent to the lieutenant governor of Massachusetts. Patent granted to Nich's Colton and Edw'd Wilkins (see L. P. 15:42). Warrants for salaries signed. 55
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Report of the attorney general on the claim of the sloop Carmen and Spanish mulattoes (see .V. Y., col. Y'S3, 77170) referred. Letter from Gov. Dinwiddie of Virginia about treaties with the six nations (oce V. Y. col. mss, 77:65) re- ferred. Assembly prorogued.
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Letters received: from lieutenant governor of Boston, boundary affairs; from Col. Johnson on Gov. Dinwiddie's letter (see N. Y. col. mss, 77:76); from sachems of the six nations denying that they have been in Virginia to treat; all referred. Order on petition of Jolis. Becker and Johs. Eckerson (see L. P. 15:43).
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Royal mandamus appointing Wm Smith of the council vice Sir Peter Warren deceased; he is sworn in and takes hiis seat. Col. Johnson writes of a French army marching ap- parently to Ohio: sent to Gov. Hamilton. Massachusetts will appoint boundary commissioners; referred. Assem- bly prorogued to meet at the courthouse in Jamaica. Licenses. to purchase Indian lands granted: to Johannes Samuel Pruyn and Dorick Bratt van Schoonhoven (see L. P. 15:44); to Rudolph Staley and Johan Joost Herch- heimer (see L. P. 15:46). Patent granted to Abr'in Duyon (see L. P. 15: 48). ' Ordinance to issue regulating sessions of circuit courts.
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Report on the appointment of commissioners to settle the boundaries with Massachusetts; to be sent to Boston. License to purchase Indian lands granted to Teady Magin (see L. P. 15:49).
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30 Letters and papers received: from Robert Charles, colonial agent at London, concerning New Hampshire boundaries; referred to assembly; from Gov. Hamilton of Pennsylva- nia, robberies by French Indians in Kentucky; from Lieut. Holland at Oswego, Indian news, Freuch army moving to the Ohio; all referred to assembly.
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31 Letter from Capt. Stoddard to Col. Johnson, French move- ments (see .V. Y. col. mss, 77:87) ; referred to assembly. 72
June 4 Memorial of Rob't Livingston jr (see N. Y. col. miss, 77:94) and petition of John van Rensselaer (see N. Y. col. mss, 77:92) referred to assembly. Repairs of the Oswego build- ings. Six nations to be niet at Albany. 72 73
12 Hendrick and other Mohawk sachems before the council; their specel. .
13 Order on report of advocate general in relation to Spanish mulattoes (see .V. Y. col. mss, 77:08-99). Corporation of Albany has provided transportation to the Mohawks. Letter received from Arent Stevens, he has tried to dissuade them from going to New York. Minutes of the conference with the Mohawks at New York (see N. Y. col. mss. 77:100-5. 75 15 Letter from the speaker 'of the assembly David Jones, allow- ance for Indian presents. Hendrick's speech referred. Pe- tition of corporation of Albany for an appropriation to fortify the city referred to assembly. 78
p. m. Complaint by the Mohawks of encroachments upon their lands investigated.
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1753 16 Speech to be made in answer to the Mohawks, the reply of Hendrick. their speaker and conchybng remarks. 80
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Above specches to be laid before assembly. Letters received: from Arent Stevens, wampum belt sert by the governor of Canada to the six nations forwarded to New York; from Lieut. Butler to Col. Johnson, same topic; referred to as- sembly and Gov. Hamilton. Indian affairs (see N. Y. col. mss, 77:88). Petition by inhabitants of Kinderhook for the building of two forts there referred to assembly.
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3 Letters received: from Timothy Woodbridge to Col. John- son with belts of wamipum, against sale of rum to five nations and Susquehanna Indians (see N. Y. col. mss, 77:116), proclamation to issue accordingly (see N. Y. col. mss, 77:119); fromn Lt. Gov. Phips with report of committee on the boundary (sec N. Y' col. mss. 77:109, 10), referred; from Gov. Hamilton, Indian affairs. ยท S5
4 Time set for hearing on caveat by Thos. Ellison against grant of land under water to John Chambers et al (see L. P. 15:45). Licenses to purchase Indian lands granted: to David Schuyler, Peter David Schuyler and Nicholas Picket (see L. P. 15:56); to Jolin Schuyler and Abram Douw (see L. P. 15:57).
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Report on Lt. Gov. Phips' letter (p. 85: and see N. Y. col. miss, 77:144). Proclamation to issue ordering rioters in the manor of Livingston to be arrested (see N. Y. col. miss, 77:146); copies of both to be sent to Gov. Phips (see N. Y. col. mss, 77:145). Message received from the sachems of the Canajoharie castle (see N. Y. col. mss, 77:115). Let- ters received: from Mayor Robert Saunders of Albany, he, Myndert Schuyler, Jacob C. ten Eyck, John Beeckman and the recorder have qualified as Indian commissioners (see N. Y. col. mss, 77:123); from the said commissioners with letters of Indian traders, prisoners of the French and In- dians (see .V. Y. col. miss, 77:07, 140); Senecas, Shawanese and Cayugas will take up the hatchet against the French (see N. Y. col. mss, 77:143): all referred. Report of the advocate general on the cases of Josepho Aitonio Fallo and Alexander Joseph de la Torre. Spanish negroes, re- ferred. Letter received from Gov. Belcher (see V. Y. col. MISS. 77:141). Warrants for salaries, etc signed. Licenses to purchase Indian lands granted: to Jacob Starnberger. George Zinner, Hendrick Weaver and Jacob Zeimer. all of Schoharie (see I .. P. 15:55) : to Jacob Timberman and John Joost Snell (see L. P. 15:61); to Jobs. Lawyer jr. Jacob Borst jr, George Forster and Reinhart Heints (see I. P. 15:63): to James Stewart et al (sce L. P. 15:04). Petitions
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referred: of Lambertus Starnbergh and Adam Starnbergh (see L. P. 15:60) ; of Johs. Becker jr. Johs. Schafer jr, Hen- drick Sehafer jr and Jacob Schafer (see L. P. 15:59). Dan- iel Horsmanden appointed third justice of the supreme court.
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Letters received: from Gov. Hamilton, Indian and Ohio affairs, Conrad Weiser sent to Onondaga; from Lieut. Hol- land at Oswego, French troops going to the Ohio, troops from the Mississippi to join them. Petition of Miguel Joseph Fuentes a free Spanish negro referred.
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IO Patents granted to Lambertus and Adam Starnbergh and to Johs. Becker jr et al (p. S8). License to purchase Indian lands granted to John McNiele. John McKillip, Charles McKay, Alex'r Stewart and John Wilson (see L. P. 15:65). Order on a representation by the advocate gen- cral (sec .V. V. col. miss, 77:150).
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31 Letters received: from Col. Johnson, Indian affairs; from Lieut. Holland, Indian movements (see N. Y. col. mss, 77:147); from Gov. Shirley, boundaries (see N. Y. col. mss, 77:152). Isaac Hubbard appointed collector of duties in Suffolk county. License to purchase Indian lands granted to Ury Rightmeyer and Hendrick Weaver (see L. P. 15:66). Patent granted to Augustine Moore and John Myer cordwainer (sce L. P. 15:6;).
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Sep. I Order on petition of Abel Hardenbrook (see N. Y. col. mss, 77:155). Warrants for salaries signed. Hearing on the caveat of Thos. Ellison against grant to John Chambers (p. 86): patent granted.
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Letters received: from Gov. Glen of South Carolina, Carolina Indians, proclamation (see N. Y. col. mss. 77:113-14) ; from Gov. Dinwiddie of Virginia, Catawbas and Cherokees har- rassed by the Praying Indians (see N. V. col. mss, 77:151) : from Col. Johnson. French Indian movements; opinion of council thereon. Controversy between Wm Bauch & Co. and Johs. Beeker et al (p. 63) to be examined. 102
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Edward Holland reappointed mayor, John Ayscough sheriff, Anthony Rutgers coroner of New York: Robert Sanders mayor. James Wilson sheriff of Albany. Letter and papers received: from Gov. Shirley (see V. Y. col. mss. 77:157-60) and referred; from the governor of St Augustine (see N. Y. col. mss, 77:156) referred. 104
Oct. 10
Letter from duke of Newcastle granting leave of absence to Gov. Clinton and enclosing lieutenant governor's commis- sion for Chief Justice de Lancey. 10G
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Sir Danvers Osborn baronet has his commission as governor, etc read and makes the oaths; Gov. Clinton delivers the
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1753 seals and proclamation to issue continuing all officers (see N. Y. col. miss, 76:17). Sit Danvers publishes his commis- sion at the city hall. 107. 4
II John Roberts appointed sheriff of New York vice John Ayscough resigned to go to England 109
12 James Alexander presides, Sir Danvers Osboin having died. Thos. Pownall Sir Danvers' secretary delivers the seals and commissions. James de Lancey sworn in as lieutenant governor. Proclamation to issue continuing all officers (see N. Y. col. mss ;S:18). Instructions to Sir Danvers read, appointing Cadwallader Colden, James Alexander, Arch'd Kennedy, James de Lancey, George Clarke jr, Joseph Murray, John Rutherford, Edw'd Holland, Wm. Johnson. John Chambers and Wm Smith of the council. Lt. Gov. de Lancey advised to publish his commission with- out the usual solemnities at the gate of Fort George near the Bowling Green. Committee of inquest on Sir Danvers' death appointed. 110
p. In. Committee appointed to take an inventory of Sir Danvers' estate and make arrangements for his funeral. II2
13 Cadwallader Colden sworn of the council, takes his seat. 112
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Assembly prorogued (see N. Y. col. mss, 78:24). II3
Letter received from Lieut. Holland at Oswego, needed re- pairs: referred to assembly. Sir Danvers Osborn's papers to be examined. 113
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Letter received from Col. Johnson, French are making settle- ments on the Ohio and Mississippi. Swiss brought there: his minutes of Indian conferences at Oswego with speeches, July 26-27, Sep. 8. 10 (see N. Y. col. miss. 78:2-8). Letter received from Lieut. Holland, Indian news. Instructions to Sir Danvers Osborn to be laid before the council and assembly. Oliver de Lancey, Thos. Pownall and Charles Williams appointed administrators of Sir Danver's estate. 114 Orders on petition of Hendrick, Abr'm Paulus, Johannes and Nickas. Mohawk sachems (see L. P. 15:77). Inventory of military stores in Fort George to be taken. Warrant to John van Rensselaer for firewood and candles to Fort Wil- liani and to Albany and Schenectady garrisons signed. 125
Nov. 7
IO Letter from Lord Holdernesse to Sir Danvers Osborn, en- croachments by foreign powers, mutual assistance of the colonies: referred to assembly. 127
19 Report of committee on the eastern boundaries (see N. Y. col. mss, 78:33) to be sent to Gov. Shirley. 128
21 Certificate granted on petition of the minister of the re- formed church in New York (see V. V. col. miss. 78:34. 35). Isaac Honeywell justice of the peace and colonel of mili- tia in Westchester county dismissed. 1 20
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1753 Dec. 6 Letter received from Lieut. Holland, French troops returned from the Ohio will make another attempt next year; to be sent to lords of trade and southern governors. Order on message from assembly (see N. Y. col. miss, 78:37). Report of committee on the death of Sir Danvers Osborn (see N. Y. col. mss, 78:19-23) and representation of committee on eastern boundaries (see N. Y. col. mss, 78:32) to be sent to lords of trade. 130
10 Letter received from the lords of trade to Sir Danvers Os- born, Indian conference to be held; to be laid before as- sembly. 131
12 Council advise that the governor give his assent to fifteen acts passed, Areh'd Kennedy dissenting. Assembly con- sents to make appropriations for Indian presents. Indians called to meet at Albany. Assembly prorogued. 133
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Riot in New York city because the merchants refuse to take copper money at standard rate. Proclamation to issue for suppressing the disorders (see N. Y. col. mss, 78:50). Wendal Ham and Mathias Sleght committed.
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John Burnet appointed coroner of New York vice Anthony Rutgers deceased. 26th and 27th articles of the instrue- tions to Sir Danvers Osborn relating to appeals to gover- nor and couneil from the supreme court: 56th and 59th of same relating to grants of land (see L. P. 15:89), referred. Petition of Ury Rightmeyer, Hendrick Weaver. John Lansing, Abr'm Lott jr. Isaac Goelet and Edw'd Taylor for land south of Schoharie referred. Letters received from Gov. Belcher. the sheriff and justices of Orange county about New Jersey boundary line and disturbances there (see N. Y. col. mss, ;8:53-62). Committee appointed to establish a line of peace. I34
Feb. 4 Letters received: from Gov. Shirley, boundaries; from Mr Smith to Gov. Shirley, French on the Ohio. 139
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18 Col. Jolinson takes the oathis as member of the council. Letter received from Gov. Dinwiddie (see N. Y. col. ms.s. 78:63); advice of council thereon. Examination of Stephen Coffin (see N. Y. col. miss, 78:49) received from Col. John- son, French Forts at Presqu'ile and Riviere aux Bocuis. Report of committee on instructions relating to grants of land. Assembly prorogued. Patent granted to Ury Rightmeyer et al (p. 134) for 8000 acres of land in Albany county. Petitions referred: of Matthew Ferral et al (see L. P. 25:92): of John Christ'r Hardwick (see L. P. 15:95) : of Fred'k Miller, Adam Scheffer, George Gants, Adam Tip- pel and Luke van Kaust (see I. P. 15:91). Order on re- port of committee on petitions of Spanish mulattoes.
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4 Letter received from Gov. Shirley, wants Indian meeting at Albany postponed: not consented. Report of commit- tee on the disturbances along the New Jersey line (see N. Y. col. mss, 78:74) ; copy to be sent to Gov. Belcher. 1.45
13 Dissent of James Alexander to the preceding report (see N. Y. col. mss, 78:81); referred. Letter received from Rob't Livingston jr (see N. Y. col. mss, 78:67); referred to committee of castern boundaries. A Frenchman ar- rived from Canada to be confined to his room. I51
p. m. Report on petition of Matthew Ferral (p. 142); license to purchase Indian lands granted. Report on the peti- tions of J. C. Hardwick and of Fred. Miller et al (see N. Y. col. mss, 78:67); licenses granted. M. Paco the above Frenchinan examined and ordered to leave as soon as possible. Order relating to people coming from Cati -. ada sent to Albany. Gov. de Lancey sworn in as chan- cellor. 158
14 Letter received from Gov. Dinwiddie, Virginia assembly has granted fio.ooo for operations against the French on the Ohio, with proclamation (see N. Y. col. mss, 78:68). Gen- eral plan of campaign to be concerted. Virginia proclama- tion sent to Connecticut. Petition of Win Walton, Rob't Crommelin, Thos. Barnes and James des Brosses (see L. P. 15:98) referred. 164
18 Bills of credit of New York are reported counterfcited; gov- ernor of Connecticut to be asked to arrest Nath'l Key one of the counterfeiters. 166
23 Assembly prorogued (see L. P. 15:80). 167
26 Letters received from Lord Holdernesse (see L. P'. 15: 51), referred to assembly: from Gov. Dinwiddie (sec L. P. 15:75). Assembly called to meet promptly. 167
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4 Letters received: from Gov. Hamilton (see L. P. 15:86) ; from Gov. Shirley (see L. P. 15:85); from Gov. Dinwiddie (see (L. P. 15:76). Propositions to be made to assembly: supplies for independent companies ordered to Virginia: forts in the Indian country; double garrison at Oswego; repairs at Oswego and Copsy battery. Independent com- panies to go by water in the station ship. Lieut. Kennedy commanding. Letter received from Peter Bours (see L. P. 15:83). Communication from James Alexander (see L. P. 15:00) referred. I68
9 Proclamation to apprehend deserters (see I. P. 15:02) signed. Speech to be made to the council and assembly read (see L. P. 13:91). 17I
p. m. Letters leit by M. Paco in the hands of Mr Stilwell to be sent to the ministry. 172
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1754 15 Letters received: from the lords of trade, approving resolu- tion to assist other colonies when invaded, referred to the assembly; from John Pownal, secretary of the lords of trade, Indian conference approved. French deserters from Niagara examined, confirm news given in a letter of Dr Collionn; to be further examined. Indian presents arrived from England to be inspected.
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Letter and papers received from Gov. Shirley (see N. Y. col. mss, 78:98) referred to boundary commissioners. Vote of assembly in relation to gunpowder seized by Collector Kennedy referred (see N. Y. col. mss, 78:100). New char- ter granted to the corporation of Kingston (sec L. P. 15:99). Patent granted to Wm Walton et al (p. 164).
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May I Assembly prorogued for one day. Recommendation to be made to provide means for securing the colony.
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Letters received: from Gov. Dinwiddie, attack on the French at Kennebeque river may prevent their designs on the Ohio; from Gov. Hamilton with letter from Major G. Washington (see N. Y. col. mss, 78:111) and speech of the Hali King (see N. Y. col. mss, 78:112); to be sent to Connecticut. Warrants to the governor, Indian commis- sioners, . officer at Oswego for Indian expenses and to Indian interpreter for salary signed. Report of committee and eastern boundary commissioners (see N. Y. col. miss, 78:110) read and ordered on file. Cadw. Colden, Joseph Murray, Wm Smith, Benj. Nicoll and Win Livingston appointed commissioners to settle the boundaries with Massachusetts. 176
13 Letters received: from Gov. Belcher (see V. Y. col. mss, 78:108-9): from Gov. Dinwiddie. Virginia and North Carolina troops have marched to the Ohio; from Gov. Wentworth, commissioners to the Indian meeting at Al- bany shall be fully instructed. Reasons of council why the station ship, Lieut. Kennedy commanding, should take the independent companies to Virginia, Capt. Diggs' or- ders notwithstanding. 178
17 Assembly decline to provide gunpowder on account of the seizures by the collector. Collector Kennedy releases some of the seized powder for transportation to Oswego. Warrant to Henry Brasier for going express to Virginia. 180
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Report of committee on preceding petition approved. War- rant to issue to the attorney general to prepare letters patent for the college (see .N. Y. col, miss, 78:121). Dissent of James .Alexander and Wm Smith to the above report
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(see N. V. col. miss. 78:126); not to be published. Letter received from Lieut. Hitchen fclland (see V. Y. col. mss, 78:115). Comunission and instructions for Massachusetts boundary commissioners (see N. Y. col. mss, 78:125, 127) read and approved. 183
June 4 Order on petition of Johannes van Werdts, master of the French brigantine Virgin of Light (see N. Y. col. mss, 78:123, 129). ISS
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18 Letter received from Lieut. Holland at Oswego (see N. Y. col. mss, 78:122). Minutes of Indian commissioners read: opinion of council thereon. Commissioners of the other colonies asked to meet the governor in the city hall. 189
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19 Commissioners of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Con- necticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and Maryland pres- ent. Letter from lords of trade read, also minutes of In- dian commissioners and remonstrance of Oswego traders. 19I Upper Mohawk castle not arrived; message sent to them. 191
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27 Conference with the lower Mohawk castle, Canadagaia their speaker. 192
28 Canajoharie or upper castle Mohawks have come; speech of Hendrick and the governor's answer. 194
July 2 Conference with the Canajoharie Mohawks, Hendrick their speaker. 196
3 Hearing on complaints of the Canajoharies about encroach- ments upon their lands. 198
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