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Minutes of the Commissioners for Detecting and Defeating Conspiracies in the State of New York

Minutes of the Commissioners for Detecting and Defeating Conspiracies in the State of New York, 1778-1781. Collections of the New-York Historical Society, 1924-1925. Originally compiled 1778-1781, first published 1909-1925. 290 words

William Flood on Recognizance ...in.. £100 --o Joseph Jadwin of Schatikoke Yeomen his bail in £100 --o Whereas there are many disaffected Persons residing at Stillwater in this County Some of whom have been with the Enemy and others by their Conduct and Conversation give Offence to the good People of the said Place therefore ordered that a Warrant be made out Directed to Cap- Job Wright Commanding him to apprehend Isaac Bryant & such other Disaffected Persons as have been with the Enemy & have not entered into Recognizance before this Board and forthwith bring them before us and also that the said Capi Wright be directed to seize the Cattle of the said Isaac Bryant & keep [96] them in his Possession untill he shall receive Directions from this Board in what Manner to Dispose of them -- Adjourned

39 6 State of New York

1779 Met Albany 31 st July 1779 July 31. Present

John M Beekman Isaac D Fonda Jeremiah Van Ranselaer |

Philip Empey one of the Prisoners sent from Tryon County as being a Disaffected & Dangerous Person was brought before the Board and examined and he appearing Determined to attone for his former bad Conduct by rendering the State every Service in his Power therefore ordered that he be Discharged from his Confinement on his entering into a Recognizance with John Empey as his Surety for his remaining within the Limits of the Township of Schnectady for his future good Behavior & appearance before any three of the Commissioners of Conspiracies when Called upon -- Philip Empey on Recognizance in £200 John Empey his bail in £200 Ordered that [blank] Davis be examined and his Examination be reduced to writing & filed Adjourned