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Mar. I Further mischief done by the Indians; papers laid before the assembly (see N. Y. col. mss, 82:83). 110
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Massachusetts will raise 3000 men (see N. Y. col. mss, 82:81). Increase of men to be raised in New York to be recom- mended to the assembly. Gen. Shirley's proposal concern- ing the appointment of boundary commissioners not agreed to. IIO
3 Connecticut agrees to raise 2500 men conditionally. Forces to be raised by New York for service against the Indians. Building and altering of barracks. III
8 Letters received from Col. Ellison. Lt. Col. Clinton and Ebenezer Seely jr. Samuel Slaughter and party have wantonly killed some Indians at Wilemantown, Ulster
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county; proclamation to issue for the arrest of Samuel Slaughter (see .N. Y. col miss. 82:88). III
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River Indians brought to New York by Capt. Corn's Horn- beck complain about their treatment by the white people. 112
15 Gov. Hardy's answer to the river Indians. Rhode Island has voted to raise 500 men. Massachusetts will increase her contingent to 3500. Gen. Johnson complains of Col. Bradstreet and Justice Visger intermeddling in Indian affairs: Justice Visger ordered to desist. 112
18 New Jersey has voted to raise 200 men. New York as- sembly increases the quota to 1715. Proclamation to issue calling for volunteers (see N. V. col. mss, 82:95). I13
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Council advise the governor to sign the bills come from the assembly, for paying debts due from the colony and for raising 1715 men. 114
13 Gov. Morris of Pennsylvania writes that his government will raise 400 nien to build a fort at Shamokin and then march against the Indians and that a reward for scalps has been offered of which he does not approve; referred to Sir Wm Johnson. Connecticut will supply 2500 men uncondition- ally (p. 111). New Hampshire has voted to raise 500 men. Warrants for payment of public debts issued. Independent companies ordered to Albany; militia to do guard duty in Fort George during their absence. Commissions of the peace and pleas for Richmond issued. 115
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Letters and papers received: from Albany, French intend to attack Oswego: from Sir Wm Johnson, Indian meeting at Onondaga. Indian presents to be sent to him for distribu- tion. Lt. Col. Gage, commanding at Schenectady ordered to send reinforcements wherever needed. 116
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Oswego besieged by French and Indians: Sir Wm Johnson intends to march for its relief and has ordered militia to reinforce Forts Wm Henry and Edward (see Doc. hist. V. Y. 3:475-76: Q3:308); measures taken by the governor ap- proved. Albany militia to be in pay. Lt. Gov. de Lancey to go to Albany (see .V. Y. col. muss, 82:125). 116
23 Accounts for making guncarriages at Albany audited. War- rants signed: to Oliver de Lancey. Beverley Robinson and John Cruger, paymasters of the forces; to Christ'r Bancker and John Dies for expenses in building New York fortifi- cations: to Adam van den Bergh for boarding river In- dians (see .V. Y. col. max. 82:120). 117
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1756 30 People brought from Nova Scotia ! Acadiens or French nentralsl by order of Gov Lawrence: how to dispose of them. Warrants to be issued for bounty aud enlisting money upon proof. Proclamation to issue for a day of fast (see .V. Y col. miss. 82:133-34). Commissions of the peace and pleas for Queens county to be issued. 118
May 4 Lt. Colonels Burton commanding at Albany, and van Rens- selaer of the militia report on the ill situation of the garri- son of Fort William Henry, Lt. Col. Glazier commanding: referred to the assembly.
6 Acadiens distributed as follows: Daniel Garsen wife and It children to Richmond:own. Staten Island: Joseph Malie. wife and 7 children to Flatbush. Long Island: Joseph Blanchard, wife and 3 children to Bushwick. Long Island: Glode Doucet, wife and 8 children to Jamaica; Seres Etben, wife and 8 children to New Town: Joseph Commo, wife and 7 children to Flushing: Zachary Richard, wife and 6 children to Hempstead: Chas. Matton, wife and 3 children. John Marten. wife and 2 children to Oysterbay: Lewis Geroid, wife and 6 children, Jerama Gouder, wife and 2 children to Huntington: Michael Richard, wife and 6 chil- dren to Southold: Francis Martin, wife and 5 children to Easthampton: Alex. Eibert, wife and 5 children to South- ampton: Francis Conimo, wife and 8 children to Brook- haven: Peter Loc, wife and 3 children to Smithtown; Charles Savoit, wife and S children. Ba Selena and wife. Charles Lamotten, wife and child to New Rochelle: Francis Quela. wife and 8 children. Jean Tournier, wife and 2 chi !- dren to Rye. Letters from the governor of St Augustine and papers relating to Spanish negroes (see N. Y. col. mss. 82:121) referred. Warrant to James Parker for printing bills of credit signed. Fortifications (musket proof mantlets) and their armament.
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15 Permission given to ship provisions for the fleet in Carolina in the brigantine Darling. Wm Lightfoot master on ap- plication of Henry White agent for Bowman & Yates of Charlestown, S. C. (see .V. V. col. mas, 82:139). Assembly adjourned (sce N. Y. col. mss, 82:143). Order on petition of Hillario Antonio a Spanish free negro captured by the privateer Hester. Capt. Troop and sold to Capt. Hertell. Hearing of the case of John Miranda (p. 60) postponed. 121 20
Alex. Colden, John Living-ton, Dirick Swart. Abrm Bonee and John Abeel examined concerning exportation of pro- visions; Peter Stoutenburgh cooper, and Gilbert Sherer tavernkeeper to be called for like examination.
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Gilbert Sheter exmamed (see .N. V. col. miss. 82:148) ; Stoutenburgh is out of town. Win Kempe attorney gen- eral directed to prosecute Samuel Stiliwell merchant of New York, and John Burroughs boatman of Middletown, N. J.
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24 Sec. Richard Peters sends Pennsylvania acts forbidding the exportation of provisions. Gov. Belcher writes that no provisions will be exported from New Jersey. Collector of New York ordered not to clear vessels with provisions. Cannons belonging to private parties to be mounted on the river front. John Marschalk examined about illegal exportation of flour 123
29 Warrant to Christ'r Bancker and John Dies for expenses in building fortifications signed. Peter Stoutenburgh ex- amined (p. 122). Samuel Stillwell to give bonds for his appearance before the supreme court. Assembly ad- journed. 124
31 Thos. Clark and joseph Forman give security for Sam. Still- well. Hearing in the case of John Miranda (p. 121). 124
June 10 Capt. Wm Richards allowed to carry flour to Rhode Island on application of Gov. Hopkins. 125
12 Proclamation to issue enforcing the act against selling rum to' Indians (see V. Y. col. mss. 82:159): Assembly ad- journed ( see V. Y'. col. mss. 82:158). 125
18 James Smi.n McBride convicted of having murdered Isaac Winter at Albany, and James Wilks (p. 108) pardoned by the king. Dumas a French officer staying at Mr Vallarde's ordered to leave. 126
2.4 Permission to export provisions: to Bermuda granted to the sloop Mary, John Sawyer master on application of Gov. Win Popple of Bermuda: to Rhode Island granted to the sloop Sally. Joseph Shelding master on application of Gov. Hopkins. Camp equipage to be provided for the regi- ments of Lt. Gen. Otway and Lord John Murray. Letter from Henry Fox secretary of state, carl of Loudoun ap- pointed commander-in-chief in America. Regiments to be recruited. Volunteers. Grant by parliament for the war to New York, New Jersey and New England. Indentured servants. Trade with the French. 127
July 5 Letter received from the lords of trade. Kayaderosseras, Ca- najobary and Oneida carrying place patents to be vacated. Proclamation to issue for the encouragement of volunteer- ing (see .N. Y. col. mss. 82:169). Account of postage and express referred (see N. Y. col, miss. 82:1721. Warrant to Bancker and Dies for the fortifications signed. Battery to
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v. 25 be erected near Coanties dock. Sloop Industry, Isaac Law- ton master allowed to carry provisions to Rhode Island. Letters received. from Gen. Shirley wanting battering can- nons for the Crownpoint expedition: from Maj. Gen. Aber- crombie after consultation with Generals Shirley and Wins- low and Col. Gridley affirms that more artillery is neces- sary. Warrants to Lt. Gov. de Lancey for postage etc signed. Gov. Hardy intends to go to Albany 131
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Proof of notification concerning a private act in behalf of Stephen and Pierre van Cortlandt filed by James Briggs: certificate granted. Gilbert Drake. John Maha and one Sylvester to be prosecuted on affidavit of James Kniffin constable and Nehemiah Tomkins (see N. Y. col. mss, 83:11). Council advise the governor to pass the bills be- fore him and to prorogue the assembly. 132
10 Order for continuing the embargo on provisions. Instruc- tions to the council during the governor's absence. Re- pairs on Fort George to be completed. Great seal to be repaired. Warrants to Christ'r Bancker and John Dies for the fortifications. 133
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19 Gov. Hardy presiding. Lt. Gov. de Lancey. Sir Wm John- son and Mr Chambers present. Press warrants to issue to keep ship carpenters at Oswego and to procure wagons for transportation of provisions. 134
31 Press warrants for wagons to be used by Gen. Abercrombie's regiment on the march to Oswego to be issued to the jus- tices of Schenectady. 135
Aug. 6 Assembly prorogued. 135
II Gov. Hardy to return to New York: issues general press warrant to Sir John St Clair. 135
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16 Gov. Morris of Pennsylvania writes that he will take off the embargo on provisions. Similar orders given in New York. Sloop Proney, Thos. Mall master allowed to carry pro- visions to South Carolina on application of Samuel Bow- man and J. O. Yates agents of the naval contractor (see N. Y. col. mss, 83:5). Petition of merchants for taking off the embargo received. 136
July 14 Archibald Kennedy presiding. Evert Byvanck and Christ'r Fell examined concerning flour shipped by David Shadine (see V. ). col. mss, 83:17). 137
21 The sloop Retrieve of Bermuda. John Mackenny master al- lowed to carry out provisions on application of Gov. Wmn Popple. David Shading to be prosecuted ofl'information. 137 3 Declaration of war against France received from England through Gov. Hardy to be published by proclamation at
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the city hall (see N Y. col. miss, 83:36). Letter received from Gov. Hardy, sinalbox (ca N. Y. col. mss, 81:35). 137
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Permission to carry provisions to Rhode Island given to -. 138
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Letters received: from Mr West secretary of the treasury. quota of the money granted by parliament (p. 127); from Messrs Tomlinson and Banburg. transmitting the share of New York: from Capi. Campbell of the Nightingale man- of war. French prisoners on board the prize ship Centaur, they are placed in charge of the sheriff of New York. War- rant to Win Kelly for the use of Sir Wo: Johnson to pay Cornelius Potman and James Elwood for building a fort at the lower Mohawk castle signed (see V. Y. col. mss, 83:40). 138
The treasurer reporis on the money received from England. Permission to ship provisions to Maderia granted to the sloops Success, Phil. Wilkinson master, Charming Nancy. Balthazar Winthrop master, Elizabeth, John Anderson master (see N. Y. col. mss, 83:54). 139
Order on report from Mayor Holland about French neutrals sent back from Georgia (see N. Y. col. mss, 83:55). 140
French neutrals distributed as follows: Peter Dusaw, wife and 5 children, Michael Basseaux, wife and 4 children, Michael Borcea and 3 children, Peter Resha and 5 chfl- dren to Orange county; south of the Highlands, Jean Devon, wife and I child. Paul Devou, wife and 2 children; Jean Kase to Westchester: Jean Bastil Urian, wife and 2 children, Jean Baptist Urian, wife and 2 children to Fast- chester: Peter Badrow, wife and I child. Paul Woodrow. Francis Dusaw, Joseph Relivo, Jean Bornan, Joseph Juiah, Joseph Guillan, Joseph Gilboa. Francis Sevoy. Peter Reshaur to Bedford: Peter Sier, wife and I child, John Devon, wife and I child. John Chosen. Peter Devou to Northcastle: Jeremiah Juewah, Joseph Dusah, Jack Jeroir. Loud Jeroir, Julian Rala, Peter De-a. Peter Carries to Northeastle: Jeremiah Jnewah, Joseph Dusah. Jack Jeroir. Richards, Joseph Sier, wife and 2 children, Francis Bodraw, wie and 2 children, to Courtlandt manor. Abr'm Hanny placed in charge of the Orange county contingent, Phil Verplanck of those for Courtlandt manor. 141
East fort of Oswego taken by the French. Lord Loudoun calls for assistance; must be more particular (see Doc. hist.
Sep. 6 Lord Loudoun repeats his call for assistance. Militia of- dered to join the other forces at German flats. Assembly 142
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called. Report on foreigners and strangers in the city called for. 143
24 Governor's speech to be made to the conseil and assembly read and approved. Order on petition of Hillario Antonio (see .V. Y. col. mas. 83:112). Impress warrant issued to Col. Stanwix for the sloop of Martin Garretsen van Bergen. Juan Miranda vs Widow van Kanst (see N. Y. col. mas. 83:103-4). Committee to proceed on the Spanish free negro cases. 144
Edw. Holland appointed mayor. John Roberts sheriff, John Burnet coroner. of New York: Sybrant G. van Schaick mayor. Abr'in Yates jr sheriff. of Albany. Proclamations to issue for enforcing act about apprehension of deserters (see .V. Y. col. mss, 83:126-27) and for. arresting French sub- ject -. 111
Oct. 13 Smallpox case in New street: measures to prevent the dis- ease from spreading. Burger's sloop arrived from St Croix ordered into quarantine at Bedlows island. 145
18 Smallpox in Albany: orders to prevent its spreading. 146
29 Burger's sloop discharged from quarantine on certificate of Dr John Bard. 1.46
Nov. 11 John Cruger appointed mayor of New York in place of Edw. Holland deceased. 147
Embargo on provisions taken off. Council advise the gov- ernot to pass the bills before him. 147
Dec. I Bills before the governor to be passed and assembly pro- rogued. 1.47
3 Device- on the stamps. Proclamation to issue enforcing the peddlars' act (see .V. Y. col. miss. 83:159). Orders to the land and tide waiters. Inoculation for smallpox may con- tinne. 148
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Proclamations to issue giving notice of the New York stamp act (see V. Y. col. mss. 83:167) and for taking de- serters (see .V. Y. col. mss. 83:156). Letter received from Rob't Livingston jr. riots in or near the manor; referred to the carl of Loudoun. Warrants for salaries signed. Governor's account of disbursements for express cte re- ferred. 149
21 Guards ordered to protect Livingston manor. Warrants sigued: to Oliver de Lancey, John Cruger and Beverly Robinson for pay of provincials: to Gov. Hardy for the hire of expresses; to divers under act for clothing the troops. Proclamation to issue against struggling of sol- diers (see .V. Y. col. mas, 83:108). 151
20 Embargo laid on provisions except to the British colonies by order from the lords of trade. Assembly prorogued. 152
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Jan. 10 Philipp Jobn Schuyler appointed manager of the excise on tea for Albany vice Herm. Wendell deelined. Assembly to meet at Flatbush, 1 .. I on acreant of smallpox. 154
13 Warrant to Oliver de Lancey, John Cruger and Beverly Robinson for paying the provincial troops (p. 151). 154
31 Memorial of Wm Walton (see .V. Y. col. mss. 84:24, 51) re- ferred. Warrant to Gov. Hardy for firewood and candles to Fort George signed 154
Feb. 7 Assembly prorogued. Warrant to Oliver de Lancey etc for pay of troops signed (p. 154). 155
14 Letters received: from Lord Loudoun calling for 1000 men as the New York contingent; irom lords of trade and lieu- tenant governor of Massachusetts. boundaries. Speech to the council and assembly read and approved. 155
21 Report on the memorial of Wm Walton (p. 154); permis- sion to ship provisions to St Augustine granted (see V. ). col. mss, 84:30). 156
26 Bills before the governor to be passed and the speaker di- rected to adjourn the assembly. 159
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A general embargo laid on all vessels at the request of Lord Loudoun. Impress warrants to issue when necessary. Master and wardens of the port nominated and commis- ' sions to issue to them. Warrants for salaries signed. 159
8 Detachments from the militia to complete the provincial regi- ments. Warrants issued: for impressing watercasks, work- men to make more; and for taking Samuel Hart's ship into the service. 160
16 The advocate general ordered to put in a claim for the Spanish ship Nostra Señora de Guadalupe. chartered by Philipp de la Pedra of Santona, Spain to Don Joseph Joachim de Oruna agent of the Royal company of Cuba and captured on her way to Santiago de Cuba by the privateer Charming Peggy, Richard Hadden commander, Mannel de Hoyo steward. Vizente de Herrera boatswain. and Manuel Rodriguez sailor of the captured ship to be ex- a ined. 16I
17 Ab-'m Sleeth master of the Charming Peggy. and Midler of the privateer Bermuda to be prosecuted. 163
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Assembly adjourned (see V. Y. col. miss. 84:45). 163
Ap. 6 Leave to ship provisions to St Augustine notwithstanding the general embargo granted to Wm Walton. 164
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Assembly adjourned (see .V. Y. col. max, 84:50). Account of Jacob Brewerton for boarding French neutrals and ferry- ing them across the East river referred.
21 Warrant to Oliver o Lancey, John Cruger and Beverly Robinson for pay of troops signed. 155
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1757 25 Assembly adjourned. Order on memorial of Thos. Jones clerk of Queens county (see .V. V. col. mss, 84:54). 165
Vessels loaded before the general embargo was ordered may be cleared. Sir Wm Johnson writes that the Indians at Venango desire the release of two Indians confined in the jail at Albany. 166
30 Opinion of council on the request of the Venango Indians. Accounts referred: of Abr'm Peck (see V. V. col. miss. 84:53); of David van der Heyden for express service; of Isaac Willet high sheriff of Westchester county for French neutrals' charges. Judges and assistant justices for Qucens county commissioned [no names given]. 166
May 4 The Indians Johannes Vangelden and son accused of having killed Adam Rypenberger (p. 166) to be released upon ad- vice of Lord Loudoun. Letter received from Sir Win John- son, Oswegatchie Indians come to trade at Oneida lake. Vessels cleared: sloops Charming Nancy, John Philipson master, Oswego, John River master, Crown Point, Thos. Lawrence master. Anne, Wm Emory master: snows Jevon, Win Heysham master, Lord Russel, James Hathorne mas- ter, Prince of Wales. Ralph Wildridge master, Robert and Anne, John Legget master; brigantines Swan, le Chevalier Deane master, Achilles, Robert Brown master, Countess of Coventry, Win Denny master; ship Dreadnought, James McLaughlin master. 167
0 Letters received from Sec. Wm Pitt and Lord Loudoun re- specting the operations of the campaign. Militia under standing orders to march when occasion requires. Assem- bly adjourned. .168
14 Riot in the manor of Livingston: Robert Livingston called upon for proofs to act thereon. 170
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Warrants for salaries, contingencies etc signed. Gov. Hardy receives orders to join the fleet of Rear Admiral Holburne at Halifax. Embargo to be taken off in seven days. Ad- dress of council to the governor on his departure: gov- ernor's answer. Seals ete delivered to the lieutenant gov- crnor.
3 The oaths administered to Lt. Gov. de Lancey after the read- ing of his commission. 173
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French prisoners to be distributed in the counties. Procla- mation to issue for arresting rioters in Livingston manor (sce N. Y. col. miss. 84:87). Letter received from Gov. Belcher (see N. Y. col. muss. 84:85). Fortifications to be co ipleted. Warrants signed: to the commissaries and pay-
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masters of the forces for tents etc: to commissioners of fortifications for expenses. The sloop Ranger, John Cox inaster, and the schooner Nancy, John Taylor master, to clear for Halifax with provisions on application of Joshua Auger naval contractor to Butler and Franklin of New York. The Catharine private sloop of war, Isaac Sears commander to cruise off Block island and east end of Long Island to intercept illegal traders from Rhode Island to Hispaniola. 174
II Roger Blameless of Shawungunck and part of his family killed by Indians (see V. Y. col. mss, 84:84). Scouts to patrol the woods. 176
20 Assembly adjourned. Schooner King Fisher not allowed to sail with provisions to Boston on application of Sir Wm Pepperel. Papers from Massachusetts about the boundary troubles referred. Proclamation to issue for a day of fast- ing (see .V. Y. col. mss. 84:105). 177
21 Embargo taken off. Guncarriages for 18 and 32 pounders to be made. 178
25 Order on memorial of Win Walton (see V. Y. col. mss, 84:109-10): petition granted. 178
30 Proclamation to issue for the arrest of descrters (see .V. Y. col. mss, 84:119-21). Order concerning the pay of troops. Refreshments to be sent to troops suffering from smallpox at German flats. Assembly adjourned. 179
July 9 Order received from the earl of Holdernesse to take off the embargo for vessels bound to England or Ireland with provisions. John Pownall sends an act of parliament for- bidding exportation of provisions from the colonies except to England and Ireland: the act to be published in the New York gazette. 18
Order to confine French neutrals who managed to escape and reached Fort Edward. Letter from John Osborne and remonstrance of Timothy Woodbridge relating to Massa- chusetts boundary troubles referred. Royal order received with instructions for commanders of privateers: to be com- municated to the admiralty judge and commanders. 182
16 Letter received from the earl of Holdernesse with extract from a letter of Vice Admiral Townsend to Mr Cleveland relating to piratical behavior of the privateer Peggy of New York, Rich'd Hadden commander and of a Halifax privateer commanded by Suooke against the Spanish ship La Virgin del Rosario y el Santo Christo de buen Viage. Don Philipp dy Vanes master: Hadden to be arrested and tried. Proclamation to issue publishing the above instruc- tions for privateers.
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1757 22 Warrant to commissaries and paymasters of the forces for pay signed. French prisoners not yet to be sent off under flag of truce but to be distributed in the country. 184
.30 Report of committee on Massachusetts boundary troubles (p. 177, 182). Assembly adjourned. 185
Aug. 4 Col. Parker and his force of 300 men defeated by the French. Gen. Webb will march to Fort Win Henry .. News to be sent to Gov. Belcher. 190
5 Lt. Gov. de Lancey intends to go to Albany and gives in- structions to the council. Council's advice as to adjourn- ments of the legislature. I91
6 Archibald Kennedy presiding. Capt. Christie writes that Fort Wm Henry is invested by the French (see N. Y. col. miss, 84:139). Queens and Westchester county militia or- dered to Albany (see V. V. col. mss, 84:141). Further correspondence from Col. Hoffman of Dutchess, from Capt. G. Bartman aid to Gen. Webb (see .V. Y. col. mss, 84:138) on the investment of Fort Win Henry by 11,000 French. News sent to New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Warrants issued to the mayor, to. Wm Coventry, Henry Cuyler jr, and Anthony ten Eyck for impressing pro- visions. Embargo laid on all vessels. 192 . 13 Order on the military storekeeper Stevens for powder and ordnance to the detachments going to Albany. French neutrals to be confined under military guard. 193
14 Fort William Henry surrendered to the French and capitula- tion broken by them. Gen. Webb needs reinforcements. 194
Order on letter from Col. Hicks of Queens county (see N. Y. col. mss, 84:159). Colonel and sheriff of Kings county called before the council. 194
15 16 French prisoners transferred from New York jail to the carc of Col. Richard Stillwell and Sheriff Maurice Lott of Kings county. Mr Stevens kings storekeeper, and Christ'r Blundell storekeeper at Fort George ordered to deliver John Brant pilot material for the Neversink beacon fortifi- cations. 195
17 Letter received from Col. Richard Floyd of Suffolk county (sce .V. Y. col. mss, 84:162). Order concerning intercourse between French neutrals and negro slaves.
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18 Report of Jacob Goclet on proper places to mount cannon for the defence of New York city: Dominies Hook on the North river. Des Brosses battery and Albany pier on the East river recommended and so ordered. Embargo re- moved. Letter received from Lt. Gov. de Lancey. troops from Fort Wm Henry returned in distressing condition.
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Militia of Suffolk and Queens counties to return to their homes. French prisoners to be sent to Suffolk county by water. 197
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