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DOCUMENTARY HISTORY

STATE OF MW-YORK

ARRANGED UNDER DIRECTION OF THE

Hon. CHRISTOPHER MORGAN,

Secretary of State.

BY E. R. O'CALLAGHAN, M. D. VOL. 11.

ALBANY:

WEED, PAKPONS & Co., PUBLIC PRINTERS. 1849.

COMMUNICATION FROM TIK. SECRETARY OF STATE

Secretary's Office, ) Albany, January 4th, 1849, > To the Speaker of the Assembly. Sir, --

By section 6, chapter 260, of the laws of 1848, six hundred dollars were appropriated for collecting documents and papers belonging to the State, con nected with its history and translating the same.

1 herewith transmit to the Legislature a document with accompanying maps andd;avvings, prepared by Doctor E. B. O Callaghan, illustrating the early history of the State.

Very respectfully, . > Your obedient servant,

CHRISTOPHER MORGAN.

State of New-Y'osk, ) In Assembly, Jart. 5, 184!). i On motion of Mr. R. H. Prutn, Resolved, That the Secretary of State cause to be jirinted and bound for the use of the Legislature, twenty times the usual number of copies of his report, with the accompanying documents, maps, &c., relating to the history of this State; also, five hundred copies for his own use, and five hundred copies for the Regents of the University, to be used for literary exchanges. By order,

PHILANDER B. PRINDLE,

Clerk of Assembly.

In Assembly, ) AprU 10, 184y, S On motion of Mr. J. W. Beekman, Resolved, That the Secretary of State cause to De printed and bound for the use of this Legislature, the same number of copies of the second volume of the Documentary History of New- York, as have been ordered of the first volume, aad one copy of each volume for euob reporters as the speia.ker shall deaigaate.

PHILANDER B. PRINDLE,

Clerk of Assembly.

In Assembly, ) AprU 10, 184y, S On motion of Mr. J. W. Beekman, Resolved, That the Secretary of State cause to De printed and bound for the use of this Legislature, the same number of copies of the second volume of the Documentary History of New- York, as have been ordered of the first volume, aad one copy of each volume for euob reporters as the speia.ker shall deaigaate.

Ey tn-dfer,

P. B. PHINDLE,

CONTENTS.

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I. PAPERS RELATING TO LT. GOV. LIESLER'S ADMINI- STRATION, --------- 1

II. EARLY RATE LISTS OF LONG ISLAND, - - - 439

III. iHANUSCRlPTS OF SIR WM. JOHNSON, _ - - - 543

IV. EARLY STEAM NAVIGATION, ----- 1011 V. PAPERS RELATING TO WESTERN NEW-YORK, - - 1103

FORT LA PRESENTATION.

Hon. Louis Hasbrouck, to Dr. O'Callaghan.

Ogdensburgh, St. Lawrence Co., ( ^pril, 1849. ^ Dear Sir,

Observing by the papers that you have been collecting informa tion relative to tlie early occupation of this country by the French, I take the liberty of sending you a copy of the inscription on the corner stone of the barracks at this place, (called I beheve Fort Presentation,) and Avhich was found at the base of one of the stone buildings.

My father was one of the early settlers here (about 1800) and it was given to him as being the " oldest inhabitant." The stone is now in my possession, and corroborates your history.

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Observing by the papers that you have been collecting informa tion relative to tlie early occupation of this country by the French, I take the liberty of sending you a copy of the inscription on the corner stone of the barracks at this place, (called I beheve Fort Presentation,) and Avhich was found at the base of one of the stone buildings.

My father was one of the early settlers here (about 1800) and it was given to him as being the " oldest inhabitant." The stone is now in my possession, and corroborates your history.

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Yours respectfully,

LOUIS HASBROUCK.

INTRODUCTORY.

Jacob Leisler of •' Frankfort," as he is designated in the Dutch Records, came originally to this Country a soldier in the West India Company's service, in the year 1660. He sailed from Amsterdam in the " Otter," about the 1st of May of that year. After the colony passed into the hands of the English, he became a Trader, and we find him in 1672 subscribing 50 guilders " in Goods" towards the repairs of Fort James. Two years afterwards he was appointed one of the Commissioners for the forced loan levied by Colve, when his property was valued at 15,000 gl. on which the assessment was 1,060 gl. In 1678. hf, made a voyage to Europe when, with several other New-Yorkers, he was taken prisoner by the Turks, to whom he paid a ransom of 2,050 pieces of eight a 5s. each for his freedom. His fellow sufferers' liberty was purchased by a public subscription, taken up throughout the Colony. He was appointed, in 1683, by Gov. Dongan, one of the Commissioners of a Court of Admiralty, and in 1689 purchased for the Huguenots the tract called New Rochelle, in Westchester Co.

In 1678. hf, made a voyage to Europe when, with several other New-Yorkers, he was taken prisoner by the Turks, to whom he paid a ransom of 2,050 pieces of eight a 5s. each for his freedom. His fellow sufferers' liberty was purchased by a public subscription, taken up throughout the Colony. He was appointed, in 1683, by Gov. Dongan, one of the Commissioners of a Court of Admiralty, and in 1689 purchased for the Huguenots the tract called New Rochelle, in Westchester Co. His subsequent history, as well as that of his times, will best be learned from the following pages.

Jacob Leisler married Elsje Lookermans, widow of Corns. P. Vanderveon, by whom he had two children, Jacob and Mary. The latter married Miiborne, who was executed with Leisler, after whose death she became the wife of Abraham Gouverneur. It is a singular and melancholy fact, and one from which ■we may learn wisdom, that in the heat of those days, Leisler's conn.exions were his bitterest enemies. Bayard and Van Cortland, who were of the Council that urged his execution, were his Wife's nephews.

Among the orig. MSS. in this Department, are the public accounts of the greater part of his administration -- from July 1689 to Jany. 1691. The receipts for that period were £4,373- 17-6|. The disbursements, mostly caused by the war against the French, £4,894-10-9:1. We have also the Bills of Costs of the Crown Lawyers for prosecuting him and his associates for Treason. But want of space excludes these papers from this Volume. Ed

Bayard and Van Cortland, who were of the Council that urged his execution, were his Wife's nephews.

Among the orig. MSS. in this Department, are the public accounts of the greater part of his administration -- from July 1689 to Jany. 1691. The receipts for that period were £4,373- 17-6|. The disbursements, mostly caused by the war against the French, £4,894-10-9:1. We have also the Bills of Costs of the Crown Lawyers for prosecuting him and his associates for Treason. But want of space excludes these papers from this Volume. Ed

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[From Vol. in See's Office, endorsed, Papers &c., in Leisler's time.]

To the Governor and Committee of Safety at Boston :

[June 4, 16«9.] Honored Sirs -- I make bold to acquaint you of the securing of the fort by the traine bonds of New york. Here enclosed is the declaratione N: 1: In two dayes after the Go^emor & his Counsell with severall of their creatures had gained so much upon the people that they were afraied & halie of myne company were ihey worked most upon had left me, but the second of this instant, being my watch in the fort I came with 49 men & entered iii the fort^ without the word, nor to be questioned whereupon I resolved jlot to leave till I had brought all the traine bound fully to joirie with me, The S^ wee had newes of three ships in sight upoi? which I tooke oceasione to allarume the towne & gott five Captanes besides me & 400 men to signe the enclosed paper N: 2 which discouraged the adverse party, and since they have been inditierent still, The Lievt Governor Nicholls is departed last night without taking leave.

Here enclosed is the declaratione N: 1: In two dayes after the Go^emor & his Counsell with severall of their creatures had gained so much upon the people that they were afraied & halie of myne company were ihey worked most upon had left me, but the second of this instant, being my watch in the fort I came with 49 men & entered iii the fort^ without the word, nor to be questioned whereupon I resolved jlot to leave till I had brought all the traine bound fully to joirie with me, The S^ wee had newes of three ships in sight upoi? which I tooke oceasione to allarume the towne & gott five Captanes besides me & 400 men to signe the enclosed paper N: 2 which discouraged the adverse party, and since they have been inditierent still, The Lievt Governor Nicholls is departed last night without taking leave. It is beleeved he intends to goe with Collo'' dongane who has lay en in the bay this sixteen dayes. N: 3: is a copie of to evidence whereof we have three of the same tenor, N: 4 is a copie of an address to his ma^ies sent to four merchants with Capt Selock & one with Capt wathland who has faithful] ie promised to deliver for to be presented to the King, and depose what they know more, then wee declare, I have made one full Inventory of the fort with guns and ammunitione, and found of 33 great gunesbut fifteen fitt to use of 50 barrells pouder was but one that could goe 7 degrees the rest &ct. 3. 4: & 5 some non at all, the most part of the country have invited the rest to appeare as a counsell of safty two men out of one County, the 26th of this -instant In the mean tyme the fort is guarded by five companies two watches 1| company per night, and the Capt whose watch it is is for that tyme Capt of the fort, the Collector in the Custome house

N: 3: is a copie of to evidence whereof we have three of the same tenor, N: 4 is a copie of an address to his ma^ies sent to four merchants with Capt Selock & one with Capt wathland who has faithful] ie promised to deliver for to be presented to the King, and depose what they know more, then wee declare, I have made one full Inventory of the fort with guns and ammunitione, and found of 33 great gunesbut fifteen fitt to use of 50 barrells pouder was but one that could goe 7 degrees the rest &ct. 3. 4: & 5 some non at all, the most part of the country have invited the rest to appeare as a counsell of safty two men out of one County, the 26th of this -instant In the mean tyme the fort is guarded by five companies two watches 1| company per night, and the Capt whose watch it is is for that tyme Capt of the fort, the Collector in the Custome house

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IS a rank papist, I cannot gett the other Captanes to resolve to turne him out but acts still as before The Mayer niedles with no civill affaires & discourages constables to keep the peace expecting some seditione for to make the Inhabitants odious, there is non acts others then in quality of a single Capt, sir Edmond Andross & his wicked crew haA-e carried all the Records out of this country to Eoston,! hope by the prudent care in the late expeditione at Boston have taken care to preserve it, and I request you to take a speciall care for it, till our Committee of safety may take some prudent care about it, the time will not permitt me to enlarge onely I desire your advice in approbatione in our actione, If wee deserve it. and after myne respects I remain &c.

IS a rank papist, I cannot gett the other Captanes to resolve to turne him out but acts still as before The Mayer niedles with no civill affaires & discourages constables to keep the peace expecting some seditione for to make the Inhabitants odious, there is non acts others then in quality of a single Capt, sir Edmond Andross & his wicked crew haA-e carried all the Records out of this country to Eoston,! hope by the prudent care in the late expeditione at Boston have taken care to preserve it, and I request you to take a speciall care for it, till our Committee of safety may take some prudent care about it, the time will not permitt me to enlarge onely I desire your advice in approbatione in our actione, If wee deserve it. and after myne respects I remain &c.

Jacob Leisler.

Leisler's Declaration in favour of King William and Queen Mary.

Whereas our intention tended only but to the preservation of the protestant religion, and the fort of this City, to the end that we may avoid and prevent the rash judgment of the world, in so just a design, we have thought fitt to let every body know by these public proclamation, that till the safe ary veil of the ships that wee expect every day from his royall Highness the prince of Orange with orders for the government of this country in the behalf of such person as the said royal highness had chosen and honoured with the charge of a governor, that as soon as the bearer of the said orders shall have let us see his power, then and without any delay we shall execute the said orders punctually ; declaring that we do intend to submit and obey, not only the said orders, but also the bearer thereof committed for the execution of the same.

Whereas our intention tended only but to the preservation of the protestant religion, and the fort of this City, to the end that we may avoid and prevent the rash judgment of the world, in so just a design, we have thought fitt to let every body know by these public proclamation, that till the safe ary veil of the ships that wee expect every day from his royall Highness the prince of Orange with orders for the government of this country in the behalf of such person as the said royal highness had chosen and honoured with the charge of a governor, that as soon as the bearer of the said orders shall have let us see his power, then and without any delay we shall execute the said orders punctually ; declaring that we do intend to submit and obey, not only the said orders, but also the bearer thereof committed for the execution of the same. In witness whereof we have signed these presents, the Z^ of June

1689 June 16 in fFort william. Major JVathan Gold

Sir -- 1 have send you an answer of yours dated the 5th of this

instant by the messinger that brought it, with a copy of the traine

bonds their declaratione & a proclamatione This is onely to en-

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close the paper N: 1: which is a copie of the adiess wee have send to his Mamies the King and Queen of England' & which is signed by five captanes in behalfe of their company and besides all the under officers, No: 2: is a copie of one e^adence whereof we have three of one tenor here enclosed, is one coppy of a letter sent to each County of york Jurisdictione, If you please to direct to your collony & the collony can resolve to joine v/ith the v^holl country it would be thankfully accepted by the country, and it would discourage our adverse party who are dailly hatching & sowing seditione amongst us that we are obliged to watch 1| Company dailly whereby they hope to weary us out there aryues dailly still people of their seed which makes them prick their eares per ad-vice I have made one full Inventory of the fort and artillery and found of 33 great gunes but 15 fitt to us, of 50 barrells noe more but one fitt to sling, a bullet about halfe way the river, the rest goes for nothing, we have all the gunes in one posture to play, and have fetched 3200 lb pouder out of the toune in the fort and have agreed with the pouder marker to mark the forts pouder good for 40 barrells he is to deliver 28 barrells good, the papist collector is still in his office, I can gett noe Capt to side with me to turne him out, our Mayer will medle with noe ciAill affaires and discourages the constables to keep the pass expecting some disorders for to make the Inhabitants odious I have writt to the Governor and counsell of safety at Boston & gave them an account of all, I have given to you, I desire an ansAver & your advice & further approbatione in our actiones If we deserve it, and after my respects recommend you yours & us in Gods protectione, I remaine &c.

close the paper N: 1: which is a copie of the adiess wee have send to his Mamies the King and Queen of England' & which is signed by five captanes in behalfe of their company and besides all the under officers, No: 2: is a copie of one e^adence whereof we have three of one tenor here enclosed, is one coppy of a letter sent to each County of york Jurisdictione, If you please to direct to your collony & the collony can resolve to joine v/ith the v^holl country it would be thankfully accepted by the country, and it would discourage our adverse party who are dailly hatching & sowing seditione amongst us that we are obliged to watch 1| Company dailly whereby they hope to weary us out there aryues dailly still people of their seed which makes them prick their eares per ad-vice I have made one full Inventory of the fort and artillery and found of 33 great gunes but 15 fitt to us, of 50 barrells noe more but one fitt to sling, a bullet about halfe way the river, the rest goes for nothing, we have all the gunes in one posture to play, and have fetched 3200 lb pouder out of the toune in the fort and have agreed with the pouder marker to mark the forts pouder good for 40 barrells he is to deliver 28 barrells good, the papist collector is still in his office, I can gett noe Capt to side with me to turne him out, our Mayer will medle with noe ciAill affaires and discourages the constables to keep the pass expecting some disorders for to make the Inhabitants odious I have writt to the Governor and counsell of safety at Boston & gave them an account of all, I have given to you, I desire an ansAver & your advice & further approbatione in our actiones If we deserve it, and after my respects recommend you yours & us in Gods protectione, I remaine &c.

To the Governor of Boston^ 1689; the 19tk June in fort wm

The above is a coppy of myne last to which I referre myselfe the tyme will not permitt me to send all the coppies sent before which I hope you have received by a sloope coming from pensilvania bound to Boston Capt ffitch who has been here & was bound in your parts promised us & is able to communicate to you of all

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(Which was past before his being here to his depart^c to wliich I re- •feire mysclie I being intrusted by the committee to keep & defend the fort for their Ma'ies Kiiig William &, Queen Mary, have made hidd to open tlie letter for the Lieut tfrancis Nicolsone whereof the enclosed is a true coppy his creatures formerly in offices have done what they could to skaare our people of our actione in secureing Uie fort and endeavours to make such Impressione in them that all your ships are sold at Barbadoes by wanting of sir Edmond Andross passports and so seek daily for a divisione amongst us I in- Ueavour to prevent what I can, the enclosed is a coppy of a depositions whereof w'e have one more of Jho: Davids of one tenor 1 )iave sent six men to Staten Island in the night & fetched him out of his house and had him here prisoner of warr in the fort for eight days after, which he makeing his excuse of being drunk and in a passione had said the word or such to that puipose without pny intent was left out by a counsell of warre, but in that lyme I have send these eighteen men with orders to disarme all the papists, who after they understood of takeing the abovesd man w'ere afraid & soe I suppose hid their armes, so they gott but four great gunes in one millhouse of Coll: dongan hidden under a blanket & covered with baggs of which I have them in the fort, here is one ship arryved of Barbadoes he brings certane news of warr with England & hoUand agt ffrance, and was published at Barbadoes and that Bostons ships were well received there and your actiones well commended I am daily working in the fort with sixteen carpenters & twenty men which I shall continow till it is truly in good posture of defence, I am digging up the old wall wliich w^as filled up by Coll: dongan I intend to stockadde the fort round and hope within three weeks if it please God to have it compleat, I shall be glad to have the honour of an answ^er of this & the former and having leave of you shall not faill to advise you of our further proceeding In the mean time after myne respects I recommend your Hon: to Almighty God and remain &c.

(Which was past before his being here to his depart^c to wliich I re- •feire mysclie I being intrusted by the committee to keep & defend the fort for their Ma'ies Kiiig William &, Queen Mary, have made hidd to open tlie letter for the Lieut tfrancis Nicolsone whereof the enclosed is a true coppy his creatures formerly in offices have done what they could to skaare our people of our actione in secureing Uie fort and endeavours to make such Impressione in them that all your ships are sold at Barbadoes by wanting of sir Edmond Andross passports and so seek daily for a divisione amongst us I in- Ueavour to prevent what I can, the enclosed is a coppy of a depositions whereof w'e have one more of Jho: Davids of one tenor 1 )iave sent six men to Staten Island in the night & fetched him out of his house and had him here prisoner of warr in the fort for eight days after, which he makeing his excuse of being drunk and in a passione had said the word or such to that puipose without pny intent was left out by a counsell of warre, but in that lyme I have send these eighteen men with orders to disarme all the papists, who after they understood of takeing the abovesd man w'ere afraid & soe I suppose hid their armes, so they gott but four great gunes in one millhouse of Coll: dongan hidden under a blanket & covered with baggs of which I have them in the fort, here is one ship arryved of Barbadoes he brings certane news of warr with England & hoUand agt ffrance, and was published at Barbadoes and that Bostons ships were well received there and your actiones well commended I am daily working in the fort with sixteen carpenters & twenty men which I shall continow till it is truly in good posture of defence, I am digging up the old wall wliich w^as filled up by Coll: dongan I intend to stockadde the fort round and hope within three weeks if it please God to have it compleat, I shall be glad to have the honour of an answ^er of this & the former and having leave of you shall not faill to advise you of our further proceeding In the mean time after myne respects I recommend your Hon: to Almighty God and remain &c.

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Albany ye First day of July 1689, The Proclamation for Proclaiming there Majs King William and Queen Mary King and Queen of England France and Irland fee", being brought hither from N Yorke Imediately upon ye Receit thereof y« May & Recorder caused y^ Court of Aldermen & Common Council to assemble who attended accordingly and haveing considered of ye greatest solemnity yt could be used in so short a Time, appointed y^ Cittzens to be in arms about 12 oclock which haveing done they went in ord^ from y^ City Hall up to there Maj3. Fort where there Majt^^, were Proclaimed in solemn manner in English and dutch, ye gunns fyreing from ye fort & volley of small arms ye People with Loude acclamations cryeing God save King Wm. & Queen Mary, afterwards they marched doune to y<^ City hall where there Maj'^. were again Proclaimd ye night Concludeing w'^ ye Ringing of y^ Bell Bonefyres fyreworks and all oy Demonstrations of joy. -- Albany City Rec.

Anno 1689: 10th July in New york. for William Jones in Jfewhaven :

Honored sirs -- Sir the bearer hereof being bound to Newhaven I thought it my duty to acquaint yow of what is past since the departure from hence of Major Gold & Capt ffitch which I desire you after the perusall to send it to them as directed, I have since writt to Major Gold & made him acquaint that I had raised thirty four men, and brought them in the fort I was denied of some magistrates to administer to them the oath prescribed, and after I could not find so they are not sworne, yet some of the Committie of Safty are arryved & hope they will meet to day, wee expect with impatience the ten souldiers from your parts, he that was sent was not accepted by the advice of the bearer, the reasone I referre to his verball report, I was ordered to repaire the fort out of his Mamies revenue since the first of Jime, but there is nothing nor like to be, they offer me the peoples entries who intends to dispute the legallity thereof I have a carpenter to work, but his work little appeares in a fort so out of repaire as this is, our adversaries & opposers in our present work keept us in a continuall feare, as you

Honored sirs -- Sir the bearer hereof being bound to Newhaven I thought it my duty to acquaint yow of what is past since the departure from hence of Major Gold & Capt ffitch which I desire you after the perusall to send it to them as directed, I have since writt to Major Gold & made him acquaint that I had raised thirty four men, and brought them in the fort I was denied of some magistrates to administer to them the oath prescribed, and after I could not find so they are not sworne, yet some of the Committie of Safty are arryved & hope they will meet to day, wee expect with impatience the ten souldiers from your parts, he that was sent was not accepted by the advice of the bearer, the reasone I referre to his verball report, I was ordered to repaire the fort out of his Mamies revenue since the first of Jime, but there is nothing nor like to be, they offer me the peoples entries who intends to dispute the legallity thereof I have a carpenter to work, but his work little appeares in a fort so out of repaire as this is, our adversaries & opposers in our present work keept us in a continuall feare, as you

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will find by the enclosed coppies & what follows. I am informed that they haveing knowledge that fifty men was ordered by the committee to keep the fort for liis MaUe and that I should beat Ihe drum for them, they had amongst themselves listed 50 men who intended upon the beat of the drum to offer themselves voluntiers to serve his Ma^ie for nothing, If refused by me to pike a quarrell and make some scandalous pretence upon me, If accepted to goe fairly in the fort with me & to turne me & the other appoynlefl oflftcers out, butt I listed myne souldiers by still drum & they were frustrated, then the magistrats who also have been disapprovers of our actiones of securing the fort, send to me three of their company and acquainted me they intended to ring the bell and meet together to administer justice, In quality as Major Aldermen & common councill by vertue of the King James his Commission, saying they could doe good justice for King William & Queen Mary, by vertue of the s^ Kings Commission, how farre wee ought to give credit to such sham protestationes I referre to your judgment being persones who have alwayes opposed their Ma'ies interest & desired me to defend them from all enjuries they were threatened I answered them that I had the charge from the country to defend the fort for their Mamies, and so I intended not to hinder them, they should also not expect any help from me. and I doubt not if they meet as justices, noe boddy should oppose them, they did not meet, I sent also for them to come to me, and I desired a positive answer of their acceptance or deniall to administer the oath to the listed souldiers which they refused to doe in the fort, but if I would draw them out they would, which I refused, soe they ofFerred if I would send them single to the citty hall they would administer the oath to them which I proposed to ihe souldiers wdio were willing to take the oath in their garrisone. and besides they were opposers of our actiones, I sent to Mr Cortland alse editor for the kings revenue from the first of June, to repaire the kings fort, he answered he had nothmg but the late collector had it, he was at Coll: donganes, at his arryvall said he had nothing but the entries, I examined a boatman comeing from Jersey having heard some rumour of some enterprise upon the citty and fort & received the within Informatione N: 1: whereupon I

I am informed that they haveing knowledge that fifty men was ordered by the committee to keep the fort for liis MaUe and that I should beat Ihe drum for them, they had amongst themselves listed 50 men who intended upon the beat of the drum to offer themselves voluntiers to serve his Ma^ie for nothing, If refused by me to pike a quarrell and make some scandalous pretence upon me, If accepted to goe fairly in the fort with me & to turne me & the other appoynlefl oflftcers out, butt I listed myne souldiers by still drum & they were frustrated, then the magistrats who also have been disapprovers of our actiones of securing the fort, send to me three of their company and acquainted me they intended to ring the bell and meet together to administer justice, In quality as Major Aldermen & common councill by vertue of the King James his Commission, saying they could doe good justice for King William & Queen Mary, by vertue of the s^ Kings Commission, how farre wee ought to give credit to such sham protestationes I referre to your judgment being persones who have alwayes opposed their Ma'ies interest & desired me to defend them from all enjuries they were threatened I answered them that I had the charge from the country to defend the fort for their Mamies, and so I intended not to hinder them, they should also not expect any help from me. and I doubt not if they meet as justices, noe boddy should oppose them, they did not meet, I sent also for them to come to me, and I desired a positive answer of their acceptance or deniall to administer the oath to the listed souldiers which they refused to doe in the fort, but if I would draw them out they would, which I refused, soe they ofFerred if I would send them single to the citty hall they would administer the oath to them which I proposed to ihe souldiers wdio were willing to take the oath in their garrisone. and besides they were opposers of our actiones, I sent to Mr Cortland alse editor for the kings revenue from the first of June, to repaire the kings fort, he answered he had nothmg but the late collector had it, he was at Coll: donganes, at his arryvall said he had nothing but the entries, I examined a boatman comeing from Jersey having heard some rumour of some enterprise upon the citty and fort & received the within Informatione N: 1: whereupon I

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issued out the enclosed waiTant N: 2: and gott Thomas walton who confesses being in drink and in passione he s<^ something of it but remembers not all & knowes of noe designe, he was risen out of the bed, in the morning & was not dressed, I have niyne ensigne out to disarme the papists, the enclosed is a warrant issiu :i forth of Mr Cortland as quality of Mayer directed to the high sherrifF newly created by them because we never knew him but constable, I heard of the warrand one of our sergeants made the s^ pretended sherriflf drunk & so gott the prin" warrant from hun of which this is the copie, when I mounted the souldiers newly listed I sent three drums through the citty to publish it and desu-ed the Inhabitants would be pleased to come to my doore to take advice of them & to object agt any they had the least objectione of why they should not be trusted with the fort, there is seaventeen borne in New york, eight in old England, two french knowen protestants two Suisse four hollanders & I a germane all knowen protestants, our adversaries have & are daily busie to sow the seed of divisione & have made a great impressione amongst the burgers before I could make them sensible how affaires went, now they begine againe to be very well satisfied, they were so fair that the company came to 40 men 100, but the people being now

issued out the enclosed waiTant N: 2: and gott Thomas walton who confesses being in drink and in passione he s<^ something of it but remembers not all & knowes of noe designe, he was risen out of the bed, in the morning & was not dressed, I have niyne ensigne out to disarme the papists, the enclosed is a warrant issiu :i forth of Mr Cortland as quality of Mayer directed to the high sherrifF newly created by them because we never knew him but constable, I heard of the warrand one of our sergeants made the s^ pretended sherriflf drunk & so gott the prin" warrant from hun of which this is the copie, when I mounted the souldiers newly listed I sent three drums through the citty to publish it and desu-ed the Inhabitants would be pleased to come to my doore to take advice of them & to object agt any they had the least objectione of why they should not be trusted with the fort, there is seaventeen borne in New york, eight in old England, two french knowen protestants two Suisse four hollanders & I a germane all knowen protestants, our adversaries have & are daily busie to sow the seed of divisione & have made a great impressione amongst the burgers before I could make them sensible how affaires went, now they begine againe to be very well satisfied, they were so fair that the company came to 40 men 100, but the people being now

wholly sensible of the malice of the adversaries are now all Joint here is one merchant borne m old England Joint with us & chosen by one company to represent them, they have stopt his horse & threatened his persone that our burgers will not trust him to theii mercy but watches his house with one centry, which is s^ high treason by them, they have scattered them to all parts to incense the people with abominable lees making them beleeve the people are abused by the dutch that I have the fort for the french have listed 25 french that I & my officers are continually drunk & in drunken fitts committs a great dale of insolency, I desire you to be charitable, and I have desired some of our committies that dwells here & acquainted of what I wrote to signe it, that you may not doubt of what is herein expressed which is but a part of what passes I hope before two dayes [come] to one end to have some papists disarmed & also those Idolls destroyed which we heare are dailly still worshipped, after myne kynd respects I recommend you & us to the protectione of Almighty God & remaine &c.

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* A DECLARATION OF THE INHABITANTS SOUDJERS

BELONGING UNDER THE SEVERALL COMPANIES OF THE TRAIN BAND OF NEW YORKE.

We declare that notwithstanding our sevarall pressures and griviences thes many years under a wicked arbitrarie Power execicseil by our Late popish govern^ Co'i Dongan & several! of his wicked Creaturs and Pensionaris specialy now under Lieutenant Govern r Nicolson we were Resolved to Expect with great patience our Redemption from England Expecting to haue parte of that Blessed and glorious Deliverance Procured under God by his Royall heighness W™ Henry Prince of Orange but when we Challenged our Libertie, piopertie and y^ Laws we were Cajoled and Terrified out of our Reason but at Last some being Threatned by ye said Lieutenant Govern^ Nicolson and a Pistoll Presented against the Corporal 1 and sayd to y^ Lieutenant Cuyler that he would sett ye Citty one fyer for doeing our Loyall duty we haue thought fitt for our Conservation and fear to be Lyable to answer for ye Lyfe of every Protestant that might haue perished and every house burnt or distroyed If we had Remained Longer In Security and alsoe seing daly aryve from severall parts Officers and Souldjers who w^are Intertained by y said Lieutenant governor Nicolson In ye fFort besides his severall Souldjers of w^hich few there were a number of papists Contrary to the Law of England by which new Commers some of y® burgers being threatned of some deseigne against them In few days we thought delay Dangerous so we haue animosly Resolved to Live no Longer in such a Danger but to secure the fFort Better which we haue under God with success without Resistance and Bloodshed Effected and we declare to be Entirely and Openly Opposed to papists and their Religion and therefore Expecting Orders from England we shall keep and guard surely and faithfully the said fFort In y Behalf of ye Power that now governeth In England to surrender to ye Person of ye Protestant Religion that shall be nominated or sent by ye Power abouesaid, these are our most sincere Intentions that we are glad to

We declare that notwithstanding our sevarall pressures and griviences thes many years under a wicked arbitrarie Power execicseil by our Late popish govern^ Co'i Dongan & several! of his wicked Creaturs and Pensionaris specialy now under Lieutenant Govern r Nicolson we were Resolved to Expect with great patience our Redemption from England Expecting to haue parte of that Blessed and glorious Deliverance Procured under God by his Royall heighness W™ Henry Prince of Orange but when we Challenged our Libertie, piopertie and y^ Laws we were Cajoled and Terrified out of our Reason but at Last some being Threatned by ye said Lieutenant Govern^ Nicolson and a Pistoll Presented against the Corporal 1 and sayd to y^ Lieutenant Cuyler that he would sett ye Citty one fyer for doeing our Loyall duty we haue thought fitt for our Conservation and fear to be Lyable to answer for ye Lyfe of every Protestant that might haue perished and every house burnt or distroyed If we had Remained Longer In Security and alsoe seing daly aryve from severall parts Officers and Souldjers who w^are Intertained by y said Lieutenant governor Nicolson In ye fFort besides his severall Souldjers of w^hich few there were a number of papists Contrary to the Law of England by which new Commers some of y® burgers being threatned of some deseigne against them In few days we thought delay Dangerous so we haue animosly Resolved to Live no Longer in such a Danger but to secure the fFort Better which we haue under God with success without Resistance and Bloodshed Effected and we declare to be Entirely and Openly Opposed to papists and their Religion and therefore Expecting Orders from England we shall keep and guard surely and faithfully the said fFort In y Behalf of ye Power that now governeth In England to surrender to ye Person of ye Protestant Religion that shall be nominated or sent by ye Power abouesaid, these are our most sincere Intentions that we are glad to

Note.-- Papers thu? (*) marked, are Copies of MSS. politely furnished by the N. Y. Historical Society, for this Volume.

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manifest as well to y^ Power (abouesaid) that God hes Plaised to submit us to, as to other persons to avoid there Reproches that they could otherwise unjustly Lay upon y^ abovesaid Inhabitants New Yorke the Last day off May 1689,

* COMMISSION FROM THE COMMITTEE OF SAFETY

APPOINTING JACOB LEISLER TO EE CAPTAIN OF THE FORT.

There being a Present necessity that a Capt. of Ye fort at New Yorke should be appointed to be constantly there attending and to Comjnand & order y^ Soldiers appointed by this Committee of Safety to Serve y^ fort in behalfe of their Majesties till orders Shall come and to order all matters of y^ fortifications of said fort necessary at present this Committee therefore doe think fitt that Captn Jacob Leisler shall be Captain of said fort as abovesaid Till orders shall come from their Majesties, & that the said Captn Jacob Leisler, shall have all aid and assistance, if need be & demanded by him from City and Country to suppress any foren Enmey & prevent all disorders which Evidently may appear dated this 8th of June 1689, Signed Sealed

Richard Danton [l. s.] Sam' Edsall [l, s.]

ThEUNIS ROELOFSE | L. S.] P DeLA NoY [l. S.]

Jean De Marest [l. s.] Mathias Harvey [l. s.] Daniel De Klercke [l. s.] Thom^ Williams [l. s.] Johannes Vermillye, | l. s.] W'" Laurence [l, s. ]

There being a Present necessity that a Capt. of Ye fort at New Yorke should be appointed to be constantly there attending and to Comjnand & order y^ Soldiers appointed by this Committee of Safety to Serve y^ fort in behalfe of their Majesties till orders Shall come and to order all matters of y^ fortifications of said fort necessary at present this Committee therefore doe think fitt that Captn Jacob Leisler shall be Captain of said fort as abovesaid Till orders shall come from their Majesties, & that the said Captn Jacob Leisler, shall have all aid and assistance, if need be & demanded by him from City and Country to suppress any foren Enmey & prevent all disorders which Evidently may appear dated this 8th of June 1689, Signed Sealed

Richard Danton [l. s.] Sam' Edsall [l, s.]

ThEUNIS ROELOFSE | L. S.] P DeLA NoY [l. S.]

Jean De Marest [l. s.] Mathias Harvey [l. s.] Daniel De Klercke [l. s.] Thom^ Williams [l. s.] Johannes Vermillye, | l. s.] W'" Laurence [l, s. ]

Hendrick Jacobsen a corporall in the company of Capt. Abraham De Peyster aged about 27 yeares declars that on the thirtieth day of may Last past he the said deponent having order from Lieut, hendrick Coyler who Commanded the guard of the trained Bands In the fort of New-York to place a sentinell at the sally port in the said fort and that accordingly he the said deponent took with him two musquetiers In order to place the said sentinell. But a sentinell Belonging to the Kings Souldiers In pay in the said fort Challenging him he called his Corporall who declared to this deponent that he had no Order from the

Abraham De Peyster aged about 27 yeares declars that on the thirtieth day of may Last past he the said deponent having order from Lieut, hendrick Coyler who Commanded the guard of the trained Bands In the fort of New-York to place a sentinell at the sally port in the said fort and that accordingly he the said deponent took with him two musquetiers In order to place the said sentinell. But a sentinell Belonging to the Kings Souldiers In pay in the said fort Challenging him he called his Corporall who declared to this deponent that he had no Order from the

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liieutcnant govern our Capt. nlcolson (he being then not in y« said fort) to suffer any of the trained Bands to stand Sentinel] there. But that If It were needfull he couhl set on of ther own souhljers upon wliich he the said deponent took back with him the said two rausquetiers and acquainted the said Lieutenant Coyler therewith, who thereupon Resolved to stay till the said Lieutenant governour Returned Into the fort, after which the said Lieutenant governour Returning Into y" said fort and this being Related to him as the said deponent supposed he the said Lieutenant Governour sent for the said Lieutenant Coyler who went to him and Desired the Deponent to go along with him which he the said deponent did and being Come up into the Chamber In the said fort wher the said Lieutenant governour was and he the Lieutenant governour seeing this deponent In the Room In a passion Rose up saying to the said deponent yow Rascall what doe yow here get yow gon or I will Pistoll yow or words to that effect, and Immediately he took down a Pistoll that hung by the wall In the said Chamber and further threatening him the said deponent drove him out of his Chamber, and further saith not.

But that If It were needfull he couhl set on of ther own souhljers upon wliich he the said deponent took back with him the said two rausquetiers and acquainted the said Lieutenant Coyler therewith, who thereupon Resolved to stay till the said Lieutenant governour Returned Into the fort, after which the said Lieutenant governour Returning Into y" said fort and this being Related to him as the said deponent supposed he the said Lieutenant Governour sent for the said Lieutenant Coyler who went to him and Desired the Deponent to go along with him which he the said deponent did and being Come up into the Chamber In the said fort wher the said Lieutenant governour was and he the Lieutenant governour seeing this deponent In the Room In a passion Rose up saying to the said deponent yow Rascall what doe yow here get yow gon or I will Pistoll yow or words to that effect, and Immediately he took down a Pistoll that hung by the wall In the said Chamber and further threatening him the said deponent drove him out of his Chamber, and further saith not. Was signed Hendrick Jacobse.

Sworn before me this 10th day of \ June 1689 In N. York. S

Samuell Mullforde, Justice of y^ Peace.

Albert Bosch Sergint under the Company of Capt" Abraham de Peyster aged about 44 years deposeth that on the thirtieth day of May Last the said deponent being upon the guard In the fort of new Yorke under the Command of Lieutenant hendrick Coyler and he the said Deponent Relating to the said Lieutenant Coyler that It were Convenient to place a Sentinel 1 at the Sally port in y^ s^ fort It was thereupon Ordered that a Sentinell should be there placed But the said Sentinell Returning again without standing there he again discoursed with y^ said Lieutenant Coyler to speak to ye Lieutenant governor Nicolscn about It and while they were discoursing Came a Messenger from the said Lieutenant Governour Nicolson to desire Lieutenant Coyler to Come to him which he Immediately did

Albert Bosch Sergint under the Company of Capt" Abraham de Peyster aged about 44 years deposeth that on the thirtieth day of May Last the said deponent being upon the guard In the fort of new Yorke under the Command of Lieutenant hendrick Coyler and he the said Deponent Relating to the said Lieutenant Coyler that It were Convenient to place a Sentinel 1 at the Sally port in y^ s^ fort It was thereupon Ordered that a Sentinell should be there placed But the said Sentinell Returning again without standing there he again discoursed with y^ said Lieutenant Coyler to speak to ye Lieutenant governor Nicolscn about It and while they were discoursing Came a Messenger from the said Lieutenant Governour Nicolson to desire Lieutenant Coyler to Come to him which he Immediately did

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attended by hendrik Jacobsen his Corperall Leaving the Charge of y® guard to y® said Deponent and that while they were alone he y« said deponent heard high words upon which he Immediately drew his men Out of y^ Court of Guard before y^ door which being done he the said deponent went himself under the Window where y® said Lieutenant Governour and the said Lieutenant Coyler and Corperall were to Listen what they said upon V hich he heard the Lieutenant Governour Call some on Rascall and bid him be gan upon which he Immediately saw the said Corperall hendrick Jacobs" came downe who Related to him the said Deponent that the said Lieutenant Governour did present a Pistoll to y® Brest of hendrick Jacobsen the said Corperall and that he the said deponent harkmng further at y® window under the Chamber afores*^ did hear y^ Lieutenant Governour say If they should any more so trouble him he would set ye town a fire and further saith not

attended by hendrik Jacobsen his Corperall Leaving the Charge of y® guard to y® said Deponent and that while they were alone he y« said deponent heard high words upon which he Immediately drew his men Out of y^ Court of Guard before y^ door which being done he the said deponent went himself under the Window where y® said Lieutenant Governour and the said Lieutenant Coyler and Corperall were to Listen what they said upon V hich he heard the Lieutenant Governour Call some on Rascall and bid him be gan upon which he Immediately saw the said Corperall hendrick Jacobs" came downe who Related to him the said Deponent that the said Lieutenant Governour did present a Pistoll to y® Brest of hendrick Jacobsen the said Corperall and that he the said deponent harkmng further at y® window under the Chamber afores*^ did hear y^ Lieutenant Governour say If they should any more so trouble him he would set ye town a fire and further saith not

was Seigned A. Bosch.

Sworne before me this 10^^ (jay ) of June 1689 in N York ' I

Samuel Mulforde Justice of y® peace.

* Gentlemen -- We humbly beg your pardon for our intruding thus far on you, and having the honour to account you our particular friends, we have with the more boldnesse presumed to trouble you, humbly requesting you to do us this Charitable favour to deliver this enclosed addres of y® Militia and other inhabitants of our City of New York to his Majisty King William, in doeing which you will highly oblidge us, and if a seasonable word might be put in on our behalfe as your selves shall best think fit. Inclosed is also Coppies of several papers and affidavits, which you may please to peruse, and make use of as you shal best see convenient.

* Gentlemen -- We humbly beg your pardon for our intruding thus far on you, and having the honour to account you our particular friends, we have with the more boldnesse presumed to trouble you, humbly requesting you to do us this Charitable favour to deliver this enclosed addres of y® Militia and other inhabitants of our City of New York to his Majisty King William, in doeing which you will highly oblidge us, and if a seasonable word might be put in on our behalfe as your selves shall best think fit. Inclosed is also Coppies of several papers and affidavits, which you may please to peruse, and make use of as you shal best see convenient. We will not doubt by your assistance of a favourable reception, the bearer hereof Capt. John Sellock who has bin an eye witness in this affair can give you a particular ace*, of all circumstances and has promised to assist in all he can. If this affair require any disbursement as you shall se convenient it shall be gratefully repaid by us. Thus not doubting

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to prevail so far on y"" good natures we take leave to Subscribe

our selves

In New York 11 June 1637 Your humble servants

To our friends Jacob Leisler, ,

M^ Gerard Van heythuysen A. D. Peyster

M"". Henry Limrey Charles Lodwick

M"". Nicolas Cullen Jun^. J Bruyn

M^ Valentine Croeger. N. W. Stuyvesant.

* LEISLER TO MAJOR GOLD

A. 1689 the 2 [12?] June in N. Yorke Major Nathan Gold. -- Sir yours of the 5 of Instand is come safe to my hand wherein I understand you autoryse our action in securing the fort which w^e gat in our possession the last of May, God be tankt without Bloodshed, but y^ Govern'" and Councell with all there createaures have use all means in maginable to discourage all the well maendet habitants, so that in 2 days, half of the people were afraid and specialy my Compani, ware the work with all the art inmaginable for to divert them, but the 2 June at night I entred in y^ fort to ye gard with aboute 50 men, about 30 men absented themselfs for faer, they lett me enter without any condition for hoes account.

Yorke Major Nathan Gold. -- Sir yours of the 5 of Instand is come safe to my hand wherein I understand you autoryse our action in securing the fort which w^e gat in our possession the last of May, God be tankt without Bloodshed, but y^ Govern'" and Councell with all there createaures have use all means in maginable to discourage all the well maendet habitants, so that in 2 days, half of the people were afraid and specialy my Compani, ware the work with all the art inmaginable for to divert them, but the 2 June at night I entred in y^ fort to ye gard with aboute 50 men, about 30 men absented themselfs for faer, they lett me enter without any condition for hoes account. In the morning of the 3^ I had news of 3 ships comming within the Sand point, whereupon I alarmed the tow^ne and gatt the train band in the fort and acquainted them upon watt account I garded the fort and tender them the inclosed writing which was seigned by five Capt^ and about 400 mens ho seems all to be animosly agried to the preservation of the Protestant religion and the fort for the present Protestant power that now Raigns in England, which does not yett putt the laest Govern' & his 3 counsels out of hoop to remaine Raining still I ame informed the intend to send one a purpose for England to act against use : -- we send to his Majiste one addrese with y*= inclosed seigned by the severall Capt^ & inhabitants I am now ferry bussy and cane not inlarge, only I advise that by y^ first, rommites ma be chosen and one trusted man send to piocure in England some privilleges. I wish we ma haue parte in your

In the morning of the 3^ I had news of 3 ships comming within the Sand point, whereupon I alarmed the tow^ne and gatt the train band in the fort and acquainted them upon watt account I garded the fort and tender them the inclosed writing which was seigned by five Capt^ and about 400 mens ho seems all to be animosly agried to the preservation of the Protestant religion and the fort for the present Protestant power that now Raigns in England, which does not yett putt the laest Govern' & his 3 counsels out of hoop to remaine Raining still I ame informed the intend to send one a purpose for England to act against use : -- we send to his Majiste one addrese with y*= inclosed seigned by the severall Capt^ & inhabitants I am now ferry bussy and cane not inlarge, only I advise that by y^ first, rommites ma be chosen and one trusted man send to piocure in England some privilleges. I wish we ma haue parte in your

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Charter, being as I understand in the latitude. If possible 1 could be informed of the said Charter and previledges it would "he grate satisfaction. I tank your m behalf of all that sied yours for all your broderlylofe and kaindness, and fully accept of itt and after Respekts I recommend you and us all in the protection of the Almighty God and remaine your most humble servant.

Superscribed Jacob Leisler.

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Charter, being as I understand in the latitude. If possible 1 could be informed of the said Charter and previledges it would "he grate satisfaction. I tank your m behalf of all that sied yours for all your broderlylofe and kaindness, and fully accept of itt and after Respekts I recommend you and us all in the protection of the Almighty God and remaine your most humble servant.

Superscribed Jacob Leisler.

To Maior Nathan Gold in Fairfeld

*SEC'Y ALLYN TO LEISLER &c

Hartford, June 13, 1689.

Hon^. Gent". -- In a declaration of your's dated 31 of May last past, we have heard that upon weighty considerations you have attacked the fort in N. Yorke and taken possession thereof, to keep it in your hands for the defence of your City and the protestant religion and people in those partes and for his Mat'e* Service ; we have also seen a writing you have published wherein you- declare, that upon the arrivall of any orders from His Highness the Prince of Orang, now King of England &c You will deliuer up the sayd Forte to his order with all the artillery, armes and ammunition thereto belonging &c.

Gent", considering what you have don, we doe aduise that you keep the forte tenable and well manned for the defence of the protestant religion and those ends above mentioned, and that you suffer no Roman Catholicke to enter the same, armed or' without armes, and that no Romish Catholick be suffered to keep armes w'^''in that government or Citty, and that those who. shall be betrusted with the government or command of your forte be trusty persons whom you may conMe in.

Gent", considering what you have don, we doe aduise that you keep the forte tenable and well manned for the defence of the protestant religion and those ends above mentioned, and that you suffer no Roman Catholicke to enter the same, armed or' without armes, and that no Romish Catholick be suffered to keep armes w'^''in that government or Citty, and that those who. shall be betrusted with the government or command of your forte be trusty persons whom you may conMe in.

And that we may know your p^sent state and what may be necessary for us to contribute towards your welfare, we have ^pointed the Hon'"'! Major Nathan Gold and Capt. James Fitchs Esqf« to give you a vissit, and to give their best advice to you m any thing wherein they may be helpfull to^you, and we desire' that you will be pleased to give them full credens in what they shall have reason to discourse with you about and that you give them a free ace* of yo"" affayres. - -

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Gent" we shall not enlarge, but with heartj desyres of youi welfare & prservalion of of best Respects we bid farell and are your assured friends.

The Generall Court of Connecticut,

pf their order, Signed John Allyn, Sec'y

These for the Hon*^ Cap^ Jacob Leishler & the rest of the Captn« in New Yorke. This.

*THE DELEGATES FROM CONNECTICUT TO CAPT LEISLER.

Capt Leisler & ye rest of ye Capts that have been active with

Gent" we shall not enlarge, but with heartj desyres of youi welfare & prservalion of of best Respects we bid farell and are your assured friends.

The Generall Court of Connecticut,

pf their order, Signed John Allyn, Sec'y

These for the Hon*^ Cap^ Jacob Leishler & the rest of the Captn« in New Yorke. This.

*THE DELEGATES FROM CONNECTICUT TO CAPT LEISLER.

Capt Leisler & ye rest of ye Capts that have been active with

you in taking of, and securing ye Fort in this Citty of N.

York for his Ma^'^s service & for ye preservation & security of

these parts of his Mat'^s Territories.

Whereas you were pleased to send unto our Colony of Connecticutt, for advice and assistance as need might be, which letter was presented unto our Gen^ Assembly of Gov^ & Company in Hartford, ye 13^h of this present time which assembly were extremely ready to consider of what might be best for his Ma^^^' service & yo'^ encouragement in securing these American partes from French and other foreign or intestine enemies: -- Wee were therefore appointed & ordered by ye afores<^ Gen^ Assembly, with speed to come to this citty, to give our advice and promise you such assistance as our abilyty & yo"" necessetyes and condition may call for. And Whereas we are ordered in our instructions, to receive a full ace* of yoi^ motions of late in this Citty & ye grounds and reasons of yo' takeing and securing ye Fort, and when we came here we found to our amazement ye trueth of what we had heard (viz) ye Fort much out of repair, more of ye great gunns not fit for service, very few platforms for gunns to play on, and by ye account shewed us ; taken by skilfull honest men, of ye Powder, that of fifty barrells, but one good, & a considerable part not fitt for any service, and ye rest would not slinge a bullet halfe over the river, & also by informacon it appearing to us that Cap* Nicholson, late Lieut Gov^ having lift ye Fort who hasted away privately to Singeronis, about seven Leagues from Yorke to Coll.

And Whereas we are ordered in our instructions, to receive a full ace* of yoi^ motions of late in this Citty & ye grounds and reasons of yo' takeing and securing ye Fort, and when we came here we found to our amazement ye trueth of what we had heard (viz) ye Fort much out of repair, more of ye great gunns not fit for service, very few platforms for gunns to play on, and by ye account shewed us ; taken by skilfull honest men, of ye Powder, that of fifty barrells, but one good, & a considerable part not fitt for any service, and ye rest would not slinge a bullet halfe over the river, & also by informacon it appearing to us that Cap* Nicholson, late Lieut Gov^ having lift ye Fort who hasted away privately to Singeronis, about seven Leagues from Yorke to Coll. Dungan & other parts & some

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popishly affected, where there seems to be some considerable gathering of such: and also there being some ill minded, disaffected, and disloyale persons in the Citty & places adjacent; having first don you that justice, noble & Loyall Cap* Leisler, whose Loyaltie, courage, prudence, paines, & charge, hath been great; and you ye other nobl corragious & Loyall Cap'% Lieu^s, Ensigns, Serges and good souldgers in the train bands, that hath been active in this affaire, as also Loyall Mr. Samuell Edsall & other good worthy and Loyall gentlemen, that have taken such paines and beene at such charge, we say we must doe you that justice as to owne and acknowledge yo'' good service to God and unto our gracious Soverain Lord King William, and service done for yo- Country in ye presep'^ation of ye protestant religion.

popishly affected, where there seems to be some considerable gathering of such: and also there being some ill minded, disaffected, and disloyale persons in the Citty & places adjacent; having first don you that justice, noble & Loyall Cap* Leisler, whose Loyaltie, courage, prudence, paines, & charge, hath been great; and you ye other nobl corragious & Loyall Cap'% Lieu^s, Ensigns, Serges and good souldgers in the train bands, that hath been active in this affaire, as also Loyall Mr. Samuell Edsall & other good worthy and Loyall gentlemen, that have taken such paines and beene at such charge, we say we must doe you that justice as to owne and acknowledge yo'' good service to God and unto our gracious Soverain Lord King William, and service done for yo- Country in ye presep'^ation of ye protestant religion.

And in ye next place we have our advice for yo'' consideracon, first, that you yet continue therein of thorough and effectual! meanes to secure and maintain this Port and other fortifications for his Mali's* service, untill you receive his Ma^'^s command

Sly -- That more be expended in repairing ye fort ; fitting ye gunns, so as they may be serviceable

Sly -- That no papist be suffered to come into ye fort ; let not ye warning given that day his Ma^'^s ^as proclaimed, be soon forgotten by you, wherein ye terretts in ye fort was fyred in three places, under which roufe lay yo^ ammunition, soe hellishly wicked and cruell, a papistical! design to have destroyed you & us and ye fort & towne, it made our flesh to tremble.

Sly -- That more be expended in repairing ye fort ; fitting ye gunns, so as they may be serviceable

Sly -- That no papist be suffered to come into ye fort ; let not ye warning given that day his Ma^'^s ^as proclaimed, be soon forgotten by you, wherein ye terretts in ye fort was fyred in three places, under which roufe lay yo^ ammunition, soe hellishly wicked and cruell, a papistical! design to have destroyed you & us and ye fort & towne, it made our flesh to tremble.

High praise irnto Almighty God that you & we, fort & City, were preserved.

4ly -- Wee advise that no knowen papists be suffered Armes in his house.

51y -- That if it is, or shall be knowen yt any person hath embezzled ye Armes & ammunition or other things belong to this ffort, we advise you to seeze & secure such person or persons, to answer for ye same, when seasonably called to an acct.

61y -- If by foreigne or entestine enemies & yoiir hazardous & necessitious condition calls for it, wee from our Colony shall be ready to aford you helpe & assistance according to our hability & yo necessity, in defence of ye protestant religion and in securing the fort for his Ma^iea service -- your friends pray God to envoL ri. . 2

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couragt' yo'' hearts and strengthen yo"" hands and patiently waite lor ye dispose, orders and commands of yoi^^ & our most gracious, never equalled, commended &. admired King Willyam, ye very best this lower world knowes, whome God preserve long to Reign. Soe prays

61y -- If by foreigne or entestine enemies & yoiir hazardous & necessitious condition calls for it, wee from our Colony shall be ready to aford you helpe & assistance according to our hability & yo necessity, in defence of ye protestant religion and in securing the fort for his Ma^iea service -- your friends pray God to envoL ri. . 2

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couragt' yo'' hearts and strengthen yo"" hands and patiently waite lor ye dispose, orders and commands of yoi^^ & our most gracious, never equalled, commended &. admired King Willyam, ye very best this lower world knowes, whome God preserve long to Reign. Soe prays

Signed Nathan Gold Sen^

In ye Fort of N Yorke ) June 26, Anno 1689. J

James Fitch

[Translation.]

Albany, 30 July 1689.

Arnout Cornelise. -- Capt Bleeker came just now from Skinnectady and brings us word that an Indian and a Squaw arrived there from the Mohawk army, and report that the Mohawks have accepted the presents of the Onnagonques ' which appears incredible ; and that their proposition was to wage war against the Christians as they understood the Christians intended to exterminate all the Indians ; and that it became therefore necessary for all the Indians to unite against the Christians -- and they now consult with the Mohawks as they knew better than they how to manage the matter.

The said Indian stated that some of the Skackhook Indians had gone home from the army, so that it appears they abandon their design towards Canada.

Arnout Cornelise. -- Capt Bleeker came just now from Skinnectady and brings us word that an Indian and a Squaw arrived there from the Mohawk army, and report that the Mohawks have accepted the presents of the Onnagonques ' which appears incredible ; and that their proposition was to wage war against the Christians as they understood the Christians intended to exterminate all the Indians ; and that it became therefore necessary for all the Indians to unite against the Christians -- and they now consult with the Mohawks as they knew better than they how to manage the matter.

The said Indian stated that some of the Skackhook Indians had gone home from the army, so that it appears they abandon their design towards Canada.

Jannetie the Indian who left in the morning for the army, met this Indian on the Road and requested us to send up an Express loithwith to see and dissuade the Mobawks from accepting any presents, but deliver up here according to their Bond & promise the said 4 messengers who shall suffer no harm, but by that means accomplish a desirable peace ; and he, Jannetie, doubted not if Christians came there to the army or the Indians met them elsewhere, but they would be persuaded to deliver up the four messengers or if they were gone, that they would send out and bring them back.

It is, therefore, our Request that you proceed forthwith to the army or where you hear said 4 Indian Ambassadors to our Indians 1 Called by the English, Penobscots, or Abenaquis.

Jannetie the Indian who left in the morning for the army, met this Indian on the Road and requested us to send up an Express loithwith to see and dissuade the Mobawks from accepting any presents, but deliver up here according to their Bond & promise the said 4 messengers who shall suffer no harm, but by that means accomplish a desirable peace ; and he, Jannetie, doubted not if Christians came there to the army or the Indians met them elsewhere, but they would be persuaded to deliver up the four messengers or if they were gone, that they would send out and bring them back.

It is, therefore, our Request that you proceed forthwith to the army or where you hear said 4 Indian Ambassadors to our Indians 1 Called by the English, Penobscots, or Abenaquis.

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are, and do your endeavors to persuade the Mohawks to deliver them, liaving promised to act herein as we shall deem prudent ; and if their Engagements with said Indians be not too far advanced, we doubt not of the good success of the matter, which w^e commend to God's and your good care.

Write to us by the Bearer hereof how you find all matters, whom you take with you to the Army, and send them all hither in the quickest by Ger' Luykassen that we may regulate ourselves accordingly. This is all for the present, meanwhile remain Your affectionate friends was signed, L V Schaick.

D. Meyer, Mr Wessels & Mr Wendel and some other gentlemen expect the arrival of said 4 Ambassadors, being assured by Jannetie that they were to be in the morning at Skinnectady.

Write to us by the Bearer hereof how you find all matters, whom you take with you to the Army, and send them all hither in the quickest by Ger' Luykassen that we may regulate ourselves accordingly. This is all for the present, meanwhile remain Your affectionate friends was signed, L V Schaick.

D. Meyer, Mr Wessels & Mr Wendel and some other gentlemen expect the arrival of said 4 Ambassadors, being assured by Jannetie that they were to be in the morning at Skinnectady.

STATEMENT MADE BY THE MOHAWK AMBASSADORS

OF WHAT THE ONNAGONQUES PROPOSED TO THEM. THE 2d AUG. 1689. [Translation.]

Tahousaquathon, and Sanonquierese, and Anogranorum, and Owaidahare with 3 other Tionondoges, have informed us that the 4 Ouwenagonges proposed to them the following : 1.

Brothers of the 3 Castles -- We are now here together to converse with each other; we are now no better than boys in knowledge and experience. Heretefore we had knowledge, but the English surpass us in knowledge for they have treacherously slain our Sachems who possessed Wisdom. 2.

Brothers of the 3 Castles -- I stand here as one knowing nothing. I come to inform you that ye are now dead men ; ye and your whole household, the 5 Nations, and all true Indian Men -- for the Christians have banded together to subdue us all at once. There is no longer any Christian brotherhood; for they have all united against us, and ye must not thmk to find on the morrow any t-'hristian friends.

Brothers of the 3 Castles -- I stand here as one knowing nothing. I come to inform you that ye are now dead men ; ye and your whole household, the 5 Nations, and all true Indian Men -- for the Christians have banded together to subdue us all at once. There is no longer any Christian brotherhood; for they have all united against us, and ye must not thmk to find on the morrow any t-'hristian friends.

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3.

Brotjiers -- We now take up the hatchet against the English ; they are themselves the cause of this, for it is no small matter thai they should send for our Sachems treacherously to slay them. Thi» is not a tiling to be forgotten.

4.

Brothers -- We now acquaint you that our entire nation shall come to youj but we will first send back an embassy that we also shall be on the road coming. Grief at present prevents us speaking to you. When we return home, then shall we speak also to our people and communicate with other additional tribes -- and moreover what we first shall derive from our plantation. We shall then come to you in the harvest. 5.

Brothers -- I am now dead. But we shall strike together with the sword without pausing, for I have even told you that all the Christians combine together to ruin the just people; therefore I say we shall now strike the Christians each on the flank. 6.

When we return home, then shall we speak also to our people and communicate with other additional tribes -- and moreover what we first shall derive from our plantation. We shall then come to you in the harvest. 5.

Brothers -- I am now dead. But we shall strike together with the sword without pausing, for I have even told you that all the Christians combine together to ruin the just people; therefore I say we shall now strike the Christians each on the flank. 6.

They also informed us that the Governor of Canada encourages them to wage war against the English and provided them with ammunition; and that they will carry their women to Canada; that he will provide them with food and clothing; and that the Praying Ouwerages have gone all from Canada unto Ouwerage.

LEISLER TO GOV. TREAT.

Anno 1689 : 7th August in New York in the fort. Honored sir Governor Treat -- I have writt to you twyce and understand my letters came to hand to which I referre myselfe since I have used, all the diligence imaginable to fortifye & repaire the fort the wail is fully compleated, there is seven foot very good water & is 36 feet deep, all the platformes renewed, all the gunes substantially mounted, the pouder house will be ready to day, the pouder is made good and elevates the engine from 13 to 26 degrees, we have now in the fort of the kings pouder tounes pouder 6000: lb & 800: lb of the best spoiled pouder for salutations & about 100 armes well fixed, we had inventoried

Honored sir Governor Treat -- I have writt to you twyce and understand my letters came to hand to which I referre myselfe since I have used, all the diligence imaginable to fortifye & repaire the fort the wail is fully compleated, there is seven foot very good water & is 36 feet deep, all the platformes renewed, all the gunes substantially mounted, the pouder house will be ready to day, the pouder is made good and elevates the engine from 13 to 26 degrees, we have now in the fort of the kings pouder tounes pouder 6000: lb & 800: lb of the best spoiled pouder for salutations & about 100 armes well fixed, we had inventoried

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400: which seemed good in the eye, but when examined amongst twelve hardly one fixt, there was a battery imder the fort, which being quyte demolished and ruined In place of which I am making an halfe moon of 100 foot over grass which defends the landing of both rivers & also the comeing in, and it is defended easily by the fort we are getting stockadoes & soods to stockad S: breastwork the fort according to your advice for which I am obliged & hope within fourteen days if it please God to compleat all, since myn last I have made Coll: donganes man James Larkines prisoner of warre for having forged news to discourage the folks, It was that the late King James was in Ireland & the protestants of that kingdome & of Scotland joined to him in his army & that he was in company when Russell (who is gone) 4lrank the late King James health, but is left out by a councill of warre & paroll for his good behaviour was past by Capt Broun, the company of Capt Cuiler being at work & when at the spurre wanting stones to finish it, resolved to pull doun the pigeon house of.Coll: dongane which was made of the stone soe missing & went armed with collours & drum without Capt or Lieut: & begane to breake but being offered immediately 50 load of stone at the work they left of & had done very little damage they intended at the same tyme to breake some walls and stairs at Grahames house made of the same stones, but 36 load was given for that, wee have noe news but from Boston therefore mentione non, the enclosed is a petition of two of your* souldiers with which I could not prevaill to stay, so I have given them leave as you will see by the answer upon the petition I intend to list two others upon your Counties account we are compleat 53 men n the fort, & the other five of your souldiers are resolved to ^tand till released from England they have promised me to write to you, & I referre me further what passes to the bearers, & ex- ^•»ecting the honor of an answer & after myne respects I remaine &c.

400: which seemed good in the eye, but when examined amongst twelve hardly one fixt, there was a battery imder the fort, which being quyte demolished and ruined In place of which I am making an halfe moon of 100 foot over grass which defends the landing of both rivers & also the comeing in, and it is defended easily by the fort we are getting stockadoes & soods to stockad S: breastwork the fort according to your advice for which I am obliged & hope within fourteen days if it please God to compleat all, since myn last I have made Coll: donganes man James Larkines prisoner of warre for having forged news to discourage the folks, It was that the late King James was in Ireland & the protestants of that kingdome & of Scotland joined to him in his army & that he was in company when Russell (who is gone) 4lrank the late King James health, but is left out by a councill of warre & paroll for his good behaviour was past by Capt Broun, the company of Capt Cuiler being at work & when at the spurre wanting stones to finish it, resolved to pull doun the pigeon house of.Coll: dongane which was made of the stone soe missing & went armed with collours & drum without Capt or Lieut: & begane to breake but being offered immediately 50 load of stone at the work they left of & had done very little damage they intended at the same tyme to breake some walls and stairs at Grahames house made of the same stones, but 36 load was given for that, wee have noe news but from Boston therefore mentione non, the enclosed is a petition of two of your* souldiers with which I could not prevaill to stay, so I have given them leave as you will see by the answer upon the petition I intend to list two others upon your Counties account we are compleat 53 men n the fort, & the other five of your souldiers are resolved to ^tand till released from England they have promised me to write to you, & I referre me further what passes to the bearers, & ex- ^•»ecting the honor of an answer & after myne respects I remaine &c.

THE SAME TO THE SAMEf

Anno 1689 : the 9th August in fort Winiam Honored Sir -- The 7th of this instant was my last to you by 1 sox-luitTs, who petitioned to goe to their parents, who were

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sike, I have received the letter from Governor Broadstreet whicl» you have been pleased to send me by the bearer, being advised of sir Edmond Andross escape & their diligence about the pursuance of them we have had newes of his stope at Rhoad Islan.i about tuo days agoe, It is about eight dayes date, we have perceived some expectation by the grandees which no doubt had intelligence & hope to see him here, they were much in discouraging the people to work, spreading abroad it was onely my notione & ambition to make such doing & hasting for fortification that I was obliged to gett the children who gathered in . one day above 100 load stones. The mayor & severall others are departed from hence, It is thought now to meet sir Edmund we are upon our guards, & hope that they are frustrat of their expectatione, expecting the honor of an answer of my former and this, I shall in the mean tyme advise you of all what passes by all opportunities & after my respects to you and major Gold I recommend you & us in the protection of the Almighty & remaine your &c.

TO THE GOVERNOR AT BOSTON

1689 13 August

The above is a coppy of myne last by John Moll to which I referre myselfe since I have received news from Albany as by the coppy of the enclosed your Hon^ may see, whereupon we have answered & according to our capacity have complied with their desire as by the enclosed copie of my letter to them, and ance have verball newes that the people that came from the Indianes report that there is killed & taken by our Indianes of the french & their Indianes above 500 & the informatione of the three men killed was false, the place called Schorachtoge belongs to the Magistrates there, who doe still Justice for their Mamies King ■william & Queen Mary by the oath they have suorne to the late King James it is the uttermost frontiers & there are six or seven families all or most rank french papists that have their relationes at Canada & I suppose settled there for some bad designe &are lesser to be trusted there in this conjuncture of tyme then evei

The above is a coppy of myne last by John Moll to which I referre myselfe since I have received news from Albany as by the coppy of the enclosed your Hon^ may see, whereupon we have answered & according to our capacity have complied with their desire as by the enclosed copie of my letter to them, and ance have verball newes that the people that came from the Indianes report that there is killed & taken by our Indianes of the french & their Indianes above 500 & the informatione of the three men killed was false, the place called Schorachtoge belongs to the Magistrates there, who doe still Justice for their Mamies King ■william & Queen Mary by the oath they have suorne to the late King James it is the uttermost frontiers & there are six or seven families all or most rank french papists that have their relationes at Canada & I suppose settled there for some bad designe &are lesser to be trusted there in this conjuncture of tyme then evei

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before the bad creatures amongst us gives me great occupatione, I have released the eight confined upon their requiest after I had administered to them the oath of fidelity to their ma^ies King william & Queen Mary in this City, & about us we are now God be thanked very quiet, and every one since the s^ confinement conforme themselves in watching & fortifieing to the plurality, I have formerly urged to inform your Hon"" that Coll: dongan in his time did erect a Jesuite. College upon cullour to learne latine to the Judges west Mr Graham Judge palmer & John Tuder did contribute their sones for some time, but no boddy imitating them the collidge vanished I recommend your Hon"" againe to spare us for their ma'ies use some great gunes & watt pouder your Hon"" can spare & an anajver about our record & your Hon"" good advice I shall think myselfe much obliged & after respects remaine &c If your Hont^ cannot spare me so much pouder then one tunn of salt peter

College upon cullour to learne latine to the Judges west Mr Graham Judge palmer & John Tuder did contribute their sones for some time, but no boddy imitating them the collidge vanished I recommend your Hon"" againe to spare us for their ma'ies use some great gunes & watt pouder your Hon"" can spare & an anajver about our record & your Hon"" good advice I shall think myselfe much obliged & after respects remaine &c If your Hont^ cannot spare me so much pouder then one tunn of salt peter

•COMMISSIOiN TO Capt. LEISLER to be COMMANDER IN CHIEF.

Forasmuch the Committee of Safety do apprehend the difficulty & inconveniency by reason of their remote habitants and ye insiting season of ye year to commence & abide in y^ City of New York to advise recommend order, & appoint y^ present affairs in hand for the Interest of their Most Exelent Majesties King William & Queen Mary & due preservation of y^ inhabitants in y« province of New York & some others near adjacent towns, it is thought convenient and Concluded by y« Committee for y^ most Safety of y^ province by reason of Sundry intervals & accidental motions which may arise & for the orderly way to direct all necessary matters touching y^ ruling & ordering of y'' inhabitants in the ProA'ince, it being uncertain whether y« orders shall Come from their Majesties, that Captain Jacob Leisler is hereby appointed to Exercise & \ise the Power & Authority of a Commander in Chief of the said Province to administer such Oaths to the people,, to issue out such Warrants, and order such Matters as shall be necessary & requisite to be done for the preservation and protection of the peace, of the inhabitants taking all ways, seasonable-

Forasmuch the Committee of Safety do apprehend the difficulty & inconveniency by reason of their remote habitants and ye insiting season of ye year to commence & abide in y^ City of New York to advise recommend order, & appoint y^ present affairs in hand for the Interest of their Most Exelent Majesties King William & Queen Mary & due preservation of y^ inhabitants in y« province of New York & some others near adjacent towns, it is thought convenient and Concluded by y« Committee for y^ most Safety of y^ province by reason of Sundry intervals & accidental motions which may arise & for the orderly way to direct all necessary matters touching y^ ruling & ordering of y'' inhabitants in the ProA'ince, it being uncertain whether y« orders shall Come from their Majesties, that Captain Jacob Leisler is hereby appointed to Exercise & \ise the Power & Authority of a Commander in Chief of the said Province to administer such Oaths to the people,, to issue out such Warrants, and order such Matters as shall be necessary & requisite to be done for the preservation and protection of the peace, of the inhabitants taking all ways, seasonable-

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advice with Militia and Civil Authority as Occasion shall require Dated y« 16"» day Augt 1689--

Copy was Signed Sealed as Iblloweth,

William Laurence [i-s.J Sam^ Eosall [l. s.

D* De Klercke [l. S.J Jean Demarest [l. s.

Johannes Vermillye [l. s.J P. De La Noy [l. s.

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advice with Militia and Civil Authority as Occasion shall require Dated y« 16"» day Augt 1689--

Copy was Signed Sealed as Iblloweth,

William Laurence [i-s.J Sam^ Eosall [l. s.

D* De Klercke [l. S.J Jean Demarest [l. s.

Johannes Vermillye [l. s.J P. De La Noy [l. s.

Richard Danton [l. s.J Mathias Harvey [l. s.

Theunis Roelofse [l. s.] Thqs Williams [l. s.

LEISLER TO THE GOVERNOR OF BOSTON.

A: 1689: 19th August in N'ew-York Honored sir -- I have received yours of the 4 : instant & understand the contents I am much obliged for your good advlte and have immediately dispatched one boot to Albany with the copy of your letter & the news the Mohacks and Sinekoes continue the warre with the French, they have lately tortured a french priest & had 3 prisoners besides, wee have newes of St Christopher that all the habitations were burned & all the people in the fort beseiged by land with 2 or 3000 men & twenty two vessels by water, wee had an allarum the sixteenth of this instant, being occasioned by this gentleman the bearer who came after watch sett ariued in the toune five in number without pass from your honor, nor to be acquainted here, made them to be suspected, sir Edmond Andross company they were freed to the dissatisfaction of the people who are jealous still that sir Edmond is amongst us, the s^ allarum occasioned the confinement of eight ill affected peopled in our section, which committment occasioned great satisfactione by the people who offer themselves that no such was confined, tho always opposed in our action, they would work continually with 500 men till the fortificationes were fully compleated & upwards of 30 bots to fetch soods & palisadoes, the fort artillery & ammunition, is now in one posture of defence, one water port now made to the westward of the fort & hope in occasion please God to defend it with my life & fortune for their Ma'ies King william and Queen Mary, I desire to know if our record? are secured. & offer your honor myn humble service &c.

A: 1689: 19th August in N'ew-York Honored sir -- I have received yours of the 4 : instant & understand the contents I am much obliged for your good advlte and have immediately dispatched one boot to Albany with the copy of your letter & the news the Mohacks and Sinekoes continue the warre with the French, they have lately tortured a french priest & had 3 prisoners besides, wee have newes of St Christopher that all the habitations were burned & all the people in the fort beseiged by land with 2 or 3000 men & twenty two vessels by water, wee had an allarum the sixteenth of this instant, being occasioned by this gentleman the bearer who came after watch sett ariued in the toune five in number without pass from your honor, nor to be acquainted here, made them to be suspected, sir Edmond Andross company they were freed to the dissatisfaction of the people who are jealous still that sir Edmond is amongst us, the s^ allarum occasioned the confinement of eight ill affected peopled in our section, which committment occasioned great satisfactione by the people who offer themselves that no such was confined, tho always opposed in our action, they would work continually with 500 men till the fortificationes were fully compleated & upwards of 30 bots to fetch soods & palisadoes, the fort artillery & ammunition, is now in one posture of defence, one water port now made to the westward of the fort & hope in occasion please God to defend it with my life & fortune for their Ma'ies King william and Queen Mary, I desire to know if our record? are secured. & offer your honor myn humble service &c.

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LEISLER TO GOV. TREAT.

1689 25th August Honored Sir -- I received yours by the bearer & understand they continow in answer about the letter of recommendation the committies &, I desired Major G-old & Capt ffith that we may nave a letter of recommendation to your agent in England to serve this province in occasione Inclosed is an act of the Comittie about your souldiers to which I referre you, I have writt by Mr. Kenrick denick to Mr, James Bisshop & enclosed a coppy of a letter from the assembly to Maryland & an other papisticall letter opened by me by which you may discover their way of cheats & desired him to communicate it to your Honi" to which I refeere you since is arrived here one man from Maiyland who affirms that at the h^d of patapsque there is murdered ten dayes ago wholl families where there is escaped but one woman & it is found out by there habits that it was Canada Indians, & that at the head of Chaplane river the Indians cut off all their corne & opens the fences &. begave themselves in one swamp where they were persued & examined & said they were assured by some ill affected persons in Maryland that the Inglish intended to utterly destroy them at the change of the moon. This is all which wee know needful to advise your Hon"^ the ten souldiers have had above their provisione which I make Connecticott collony debitor for.

Kenrick denick to Mr, James Bisshop & enclosed a coppy of a letter from the assembly to Maryland & an other papisticall letter opened by me by which you may discover their way of cheats & desired him to communicate it to your Honi" to which I refeere you since is arrived here one man from Maiyland who affirms that at the h^d of patapsque there is murdered ten dayes ago wholl families where there is escaped but one woman & it is found out by there habits that it was Canada Indians, & that at the head of Chaplane river the Indians cut off all their corne & opens the fences &. begave themselves in one swamp where they were persued & examined & said they were assured by some ill affected persons in Maryland that the Inglish intended to utterly destroy them at the change of the moon. This is all which wee know needful to advise your Hon"^ the ten souldiers have had above their provisione which I make Connecticott collony debitor for.

THE SAME TO THE SAME.

A. 1689 28 August in the fort of New York. for Robert Treat Governor of Connecticott

Honored Sir -- I have written you severall letters and advised you of all that has past in these parts I expected an answer before now specially about the four souldiers that had importuned me to goe home by which I have giuen you the reasone all myne former I am satisfied is come to your hands but of the last by three saillers. bound for Boston to the Governor open to lett you have the perusall they being so hasty could not have tyme to write to you I am Jealous youhave not seen This is then to acquaint you that the sixteenth of this instant at night after watch sett came over

Honored Sir -- I have written you severall letters and advised you of all that has past in these parts I expected an answer before now specially about the four souldiers that had importuned me to goe home by which I have giuen you the reasone all myne former I am satisfied is come to your hands but of the last by three saillers. bound for Boston to the Governor open to lett you have the perusall they being so hasty could not have tyme to write to you I am Jealous youhave not seen This is then to acquaint you that the sixteenth of this instant at night after watch sett came over

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the ferry five aimed strangers & went to Mr. William Merit after whom the door and windows were closed immediately a man a horseback dispatcht out the gate was open I was called being at home at supper, I went for the fort & overheld the man on horseback & called to stope him whereupon he rimne which made us all suspect Sir Edmond to be in toun or neare I allarumed the toun & sent out severall parties to search Merits house Ned Buckmasters house & to bring all strangers before me, they brought those five men whom I examined they having no pass pretended they had lost him they knew but papists in this toune were knowen of noe body, had the post peri to their guide he about 3| months ago forged newes here from Boston that Boston people repented what they had done & were at their wits ends & could send out no vessell, ha\'ing no boddy to cleare them, I asked him by whose orders he told such lies, he answered that Capt. Nicolson bid him to divulge such at long Island, I searched him for letters & secured him in the corp: de gard & demanded the letters of the other four, he deUvered them & s^^ they had no more but what was open I made them surrender their swords & sent out twelve men to search Merits houses for portmantles who brought me two which were open In which I found about 40 more directed most part to the opposers of our actions, whereupon I sent for the Comittie to read them & in the mean tyme I redoubled the allarum & sent for the two Merchants and Buckmaster about 500 men being couragiously in armes & they with severall were unarmed in their houses I sent for provisions to the baker by the fort a good friend of sir Edmond would not open the doore, I ordered to breake it, & being in watch they found & keept an exact account & so I should have been forced to continow till I was provided, if a souldier did not advise me that Capt Monveill headed my company which I sent, he arryving told me he onely enquyred at the ensign the reason of the allarume, I demanded if he would lett me have the provisions he had in the fort immediately he told me yea 12000 lbs bread six barrells pork 4 ban-ells pouder & so I released him & pressed noe furder for provisions but ordered to Churcher for strangers & sir Edmond in the night they brought phillip ffrance Robert

Nicolson bid him to divulge such at long Island, I searched him for letters & secured him in the corp: de gard & demanded the letters of the other four, he deUvered them & s^^ they had no more but what was open I made them surrender their swords & sent out twelve men to search Merits houses for portmantles who brought me two which were open In which I found about 40 more directed most part to the opposers of our actions, whereupon I sent for the Comittie to read them & in the mean tyme I redoubled the allarum & sent for the two Merchants and Buckmaster about 500 men being couragiously in armes & they with severall were unarmed in their houses I sent for provisions to the baker by the fort a good friend of sir Edmond would not open the doore, I ordered to breake it, & being in watch they found & keept an exact account & so I should have been forced to continow till I was provided, if a souldier did not advise me that Capt Monveill headed my company which I sent, he arryving told me he onely enquyred at the ensign the reason of the allarume, I demanded if he would lett me have the provisions he had in the fort immediately he told me yea 12000 lbs bread six barrells pork 4 ban-ells pouder & so I released him & pressed noe furder for provisions but ordered to Churcher for strangers & sir Edmond in the night they brought phillip ffrance Robert

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Allison Dirk Vanderburg Brand Siaeuler In the morning the five companies compleat coming for the fort received orders, then came the Baker & Tuder over whom the people were in a rage to satisfie them I was obliged to secure them & dismissed the company, and upon informatione by M"" Lawrence from his grand child from Boston, the quality of the said strangers being but slender ground, with the charity I had I released them, I sent also for the officers of the militia to release the others but they came not that day. Sabbath day following they remained, Monday night I intended for them because the two companies being to work that day I went home & absented me for two or three hours for to write to their Mamies, In the mean tyme the s<J prisoners sent for nine fiddles

[The remainder of this letter is lost.]

• AFFDAVITS AGAINST NICHOLSON.

The deposition of Nicholas Brown Aged Twenty three Years, the said Deponent declares that he being in the" Service of Y« late King Anno One thousand six hundred Eighty Six some time ' in July & August, did see Frances Nicholson Y^ late lieu' Gov ernor of Y« fort at New York Several times in Y« Masse, but especially two times in Y^ Kings tent at Hunsloheath in old ingland, being there to Exercise his devotions, & did Y* the same upon his Knees before the Alter in the papist Chappel, where the Mass was said, that himself, this deponent is ready to Confirm and declare upon Oath in testimony of the truth & have hereunto Set my hand. In New York this 12*'! day of Septem" Anno 1689.

The deposition of Nicholas Brown Aged Twenty three Years, the said Deponent declares that he being in the" Service of Y« late King Anno One thousand six hundred Eighty Six some time ' in July & August, did see Frances Nicholson Y^ late lieu' Gov ernor of Y« fort at New York Several times in Y« Masse, but especially two times in Y^ Kings tent at Hunsloheath in old ingland, being there to Exercise his devotions, & did Y* the same upon his Knees before the Alter in the papist Chappel, where the Mass was said, that himself, this deponent is ready to Confirm and declare upon Oath in testimony of the truth & have hereunto Set my hand. In New York this 12*'! day of Septem" Anno 1689.

Signed Nicholas Brown.

1689 the 13th l^er in New York

Then appeared before me Nich's Brown & Sworn before me the aforesaid to be the truth.

Signed G. Beekmam Justice

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DEPOSITION OF ANDRIES & JAN MEYER.

There was great Joy when Sir Edraond Andros came here from Boston & not only here at new York but through the whole Country, because we were delivered from a Papist's Govoner Thomas Dongan & had now as we thought another Deputy Govenor in the fort (Nicholson) who would defend and Establish the true Religion, but we found to the contrary, there was a cry that all Images erected by Col" Thomas Dongan in the fort should be broken down & taken away, but when we were working in the fort with others, it was commanded after the departure of S"" Edmond Andros by Said Nicholson, to help the priest John Smith to remove, for which we were very glad, but was soon done, because said removal was not far off but in a better room in the fort, & ordered to make all things for Said Priest, according to his will, & perfectly & to erect all things, as he ordered from that time, we were much troubled not knowdng what to say or think & what the Signification was of the premises, but we left it to god & providence, who in his time, shall make things Appear the Deponent Johannas heard it from said Nicholson & told the Same to his brother Andries and that both did do the work as was ordered with Peter King, --

There was great Joy when Sir Edraond Andros came here from Boston & not only here at new York but through the whole Country, because we were delivered from a Papist's Govoner Thomas Dongan & had now as we thought another Deputy Govenor in the fort (Nicholson) who would defend and Establish the true Religion, but we found to the contrary, there was a cry that all Images erected by Col" Thomas Dongan in the fort should be broken down & taken away, but when we were working in the fort with others, it was commanded after the departure of S"" Edmond Andros by Said Nicholson, to help the priest John Smith to remove, for which we were very glad, but was soon done, because said removal was not far off but in a better room in the fort, & ordered to make all things for Said Priest, according to his will, & perfectly & to erect all things, as he ordered from that time, we were much troubled not knowdng what to say or think & what the Signification was of the premises, but we left it to god & providence, who in his time, shall make things Appear the Deponent Johannas heard it from said Nicholson & told the Same to his brother Andries and that both did do the work as was ordered with Peter King, --

This 26th 7ber f689 the deponent Andries & John Myer appeared before me & declared the truth of the above written Upon their Oath.

This 26th 7ber f689 the deponent Andries & John Myer appeared before me & declared the truth of the above written Upon their Oath.

Signed Jacob Leisler.

AFFIDAVIT AGAINST COL. BAYARD & CERTAIN PARTIES ON STATEN ISLAND.

New York Septem 25, 16g?. A declaration of Barthomew Le Roux declareth that Co' Bayard having demanded of the Company of Captain Munvielle in the presence of the Leu* Nicholson & others, of the Cap^^ of this City, as they were assembled in James fort of this City the reasons that obliged them to Appear in arms the whole company whereas they were ordered of their Captains that they should watch but half the Company & that they did oppose the GovC"

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lid not dc'.lii!. but woul! come & keep Guard with the whole company^ & the said Ijiathc)' 1«. Roux having given him this answer, which was tlie True reasons, as the Company did then and dotli Still acknowledge to be the truth--

First -- That we had a relation in this City, that the Papist upon Station Island did threaten to cut the inhabitants throats & that the People had left their Plantations & were running the woods, & some gone with their familys in their boats and lay upon the river & further they threatened to come and burn this City & that M"" Dela Prearie had arms in his house for fifty men.

2'y. That we had Certain information that there was Eighty or a hundred men coming from boston &, other places that were hunted away, no doubt not for their goodnes & that there were several of them Irish & Papist" & the Governor had desighed to take them in the fort y* which they would not suffer --

First -- That we had a relation in this City, that the Papist upon Station Island did threaten to cut the inhabitants throats & that the People had left their Plantations & were running the woods, & some gone with their familys in their boats and lay upon the river & further they threatened to come and burn this City & that M"" Dela Prearie had arms in his house for fifty men.

2'y. That we had Certain information that there was Eighty or a hundred men coming from boston &, other places that were hunted away, no doubt not for their goodnes & that there were several of them Irish & Papist" & the Governor had desighed to take them in the fort y* which they would not suffer --

3^. That a good part of the Soldiers that were in the fort already were papist & that they thought themselves not secure, to be so guarded & if it be so that but half a Company should be permitted to keep guard, they would not be above ten or fifteen men in the fort & therefore they tho^ght themselves not secure in the fort so weak

4t'>. That the same day there was Complaint made that Co' Dongan., his Brigantine was fitted out with a considerable Quan tity of Guns & amonitions & made Water and provisions & that her whole loading was no other than if she had been designed for some warlike design & notwithstanding was Suffered to depart this port without interruption, these reascms did obleidge us to Come with the whole company to secure ourselves, the best we couid, against the fears that were put upon us,

That the same day there was Complaint made that Co' Dongan., his Brigantine was fitted out with a considerable Quan tity of Guns & amonitions & made Water and provisions & that her whole loading was no other than if she had been designed for some warlike design & notwithstanding was Suffered to depart this port without interruption, these reascms did obleidge us to Come with the whole company to secure ourselves, the best we couid, against the fears that were put upon us,

The Answer from Col Bayard to the Company As to the matter of Staten Island, it was false for I have (saith he) Spoke with a boatman that came from Staten Island & he informed me, that all was at peace & Quiet upon the Island & for M La Prearie if you, find more than two guns in his house, I will give you twenty Pounds, & if you be afraid you shall go to night & see if you will, & T will lend you my boat -- And as for tile

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Barkantinel have been uboiird iii) st;U & see, she is loaded wltli pipes staves & flower and designed for the Maderia as for the Guns the Captain told inc that if I would give hiin seeurity, that if he w;is taken by the Turk or any of his people to redeem them, tliat then he would leave his guns, but I thought that might cost possibly three or four thousand pounds if Such a thing should fall out & would not venture to give Such Security, and the guns are his own, & I could not takt any mans goods by force besides the Captain Swears that if any come a board he will cut them over the pate, or Knock their brains out.

Barkantinel have been uboiird iii) st;U & see, she is loaded wltli pipes staves & flower and designed for the Maderia as for the Guns the Captain told inc that if I would give hiin seeurity, that if he w;is taken by the Turk or any of his people to redeem them, tliat then he would leave his guns, but I thought that might cost possibly three or four thousand pounds if Such a thing should fall out & would not venture to give Such Security, and the guns are his own, & I could not takt any mans goods by force besides the Captain Swears that if any come a board he will cut them over the pate, or Knock their brains out.

As for the other reasons, the Papists in the fort and those Soldiers comming from Boston he made no other answer this that the governor was an honest man & as for the Papists were few & insignificant, & that we were very Unwise to afraid of them, I will lend you my boat t9 night, if you will go to Statcn Island & Satisfy yourselves, four'or five of us answered we were willing to go, then he said I think it is better to let it alone till to Morrow Morning & then I will lend you my boat -- And so accordingly we went the next Morning to Staten Island were the first news we had was, that they were afraid to Lay in their beds for fear of the Papists & that they heard that M'^ De la Prearie's house there were arms for a hundred men, we Spoke to M' Vincent a frenchman, that had left his house & had taken his family in his boat & went and lay upon the river for fear of these relations, M"" Mark told us that about eighteen or Nineteen Persons had run from their houses about the Place where he lived & lay in the woods through these fears --

As for the other reasons, the Papists in the fort and those Soldiers comming from Boston he made no other answer this that the governor was an honest man & as for the Papists were few & insignificant, & that we were very Unwise to afraid of them, I will lend you my boat t9 night, if you will go to Statcn Island & Satisfy yourselves, four'or five of us answered we were willing to go, then he said I think it is better to let it alone till to Morrow Morning & then I will lend you my boat -- And so accordingly we went the next Morning to Staten Island were the first news we had was, that they were afraid to Lay in their beds for fear of the Papists & that they heard that M'^ De la Prearie's house there were arms for a hundred men, we Spoke to M' Vincent a frenchman, that had left his house & had taken his family in his boat & went and lay upon the river for fear of these relations, M"" Mark told us that about eighteen or Nineteen Persons had run from their houses about the Place where he lived & lay in the woods through these fears --

The above relation I am ready to depose upon my Oath as witness my hand *" Signed Bartho: Le Roux

Sworn before Me the day and Year as first above written

Signed Jacob Leisleb

I do declare I was present & do testify to the truth of what is above written Signed Peter White

The above relation I am ready to depose upon my Oath as witness my hand *" Signed Bartho: Le Roux

Sworn before Me the day and Year as first above written

Signed Jacob Leisleb

I do declare I was present & do testify to the truth of what is above written Signed Peter White

Sworn before me the day & year as first above written

Signed Jacob Leisler

Recorded amongst the records of the Committee of Safety the 26^'' day of 7''«r 1689 p^ me Signed Abraham Gouverneur

Clk Committee

LIKUT. t;OV. LKISLKU. 3$

TO tul: {;ovkrnor of boston.

KiSi): ■JlnU September In the fort of New Yorkc. IIoNOKEi) Sir -- I rcfcnf your honor to all myno former since I have lUuU'rslood by Mr Grcverad mine advise to be ai'ceptable to your honor, I have received a letter from the assembly of Maryland, whereof a copie is here enclosed, whereby your honor may discover the state and conditions of that part, I have also open a suspected letter, whereof is here enclosed a copie, whereby is discovered some of the papisticall tricks, yesterday arrived here a man from Maryland who affirms that ten days agoc was murdered by the french Indians 20 families at the head of potoxgie river in Maryland, & that the Indianes of great Chaptancler have destroyed their corne & fled in a swamp, who being persucd & found S<^ they were Skarred by some ill affected people & assured by tlie change of the moon they were to be destroyed by the English, I recommend againe your honor the care in answer about our records & after respects recommend your honor in Gods protectione & remaine &c your honors most humble Servant. &c.

IIoNOKEi) Sir -- I rcfcnf your honor to all myno former since I have lUuU'rslood by Mr Grcverad mine advise to be ai'ceptable to your honor, I have received a letter from the assembly of Maryland, whereof a copie is here enclosed, whereby your honor may discover the state and conditions of that part, I have also open a suspected letter, whereof is here enclosed a copie, whereby is discovered some of the papisticall tricks, yesterday arrived here a man from Maryland who affirms that ten days agoc was murdered by the french Indians 20 families at the head of potoxgie river in Maryland, & that the Indianes of great Chaptancler have destroyed their corne & fled in a swamp, who being persucd & found S<^ they were Skarred by some ill affected people & assured by tlie change of the moon they were to be destroyed by the English, I recommend againe your honor the care in answer about our records & after respects recommend your honor in Gods protectione & remaine &c your honors most humble Servant. &c.

TO THE ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND.

A: KiSi): 2!»th September in the fort of Now York.

CrKNTLENfKN -- I liave received your acceptable letter the 18 of this instant & communicated as directed, wee have considered the contents with due affection & returne you many thanks for your friendly & neighbourly advice, & embrace with all our hearts your oilers of a mutuall & amiable correspondance with you, which we shall labour to keep & preserve inviolable towards you, & witliout fail shall omitt nothing that may appeare any wayes to your intrest peace & wellfare as we also doe with Boston & Connecticutt collony being of the same opinion with you, that it is the onely racanes to preserve their Maj : intrest & to prevent the papists & popishly eviil affected adversaries to effect & bring to pass their wicked intents & designes ag* their MaUes loyall protestant subjects throw all his dominions in these parts of America, as we have good cause to suspect with you by severall depositions & circumstances before us thereunto relating.

CrKNTLENfKN -- I liave received your acceptable letter the 18 of this instant & communicated as directed, wee have considered the contents with due affection & returne you many thanks for your friendly & neighbourly advice, & embrace with all our hearts your oilers of a mutuall & amiable correspondance with you, which we shall labour to keep & preserve inviolable towards you, & witliout fail shall omitt nothing that may appeare any wayes to your intrest peace & wellfare as we also doe with Boston & Connecticutt collony being of the same opinion with you, that it is the onely racanes to preserve their Maj : intrest & to prevent the papists & popishly eviil affected adversaries to effect & bring to pass their wicked intents & designes ag* their MaUes loyall protestant subjects throw all his dominions in these parts of America, as we have good cause to suspect with you by severall depositions & circumstances before us thereunto relating. It is 3 weeks agoe

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that I heard of some of your papist grandees to be at Philadelphia expecting them nearer these parts to conferr with some of our papists, & for some bad designc, for the which I made all the Inquisition imaginable with resolution to secure them, well If I had found them, but I beleeve hearing the absence of Collo" Dongan he wis at Rhoad Island where sir Edmond Andross anyved the same tyme, having made his escape from Boston (where he is now in fast hold again) the s<i dongan is now in these parts agam, he hes ranged all the country & is mett daily by several! where it may be also they may come, I shall omiti nothing if I heare of them to secure them, I gott a printed proclamation from new England the 21 June of their Mamies King William &.

that I heard of some of your papist grandees to be at Philadelphia expecting them nearer these parts to conferr with some of our papists, & for some bad designc, for the which I made all the Inquisition imaginable with resolution to secure them, well If I had found them, but I beleeve hearing the absence of Collo" Dongan he wis at Rhoad Island where sir Edmond Andross anyved the same tyme, having made his escape from Boston (where he is now in fast hold again) the s<i dongan is now in these parts agam, he hes ranged all the country & is mett daily by several! where it may be also they may come, I shall omiti nothing if I heare of them to secure them, I gott a printed proclamation from new England the 21 June of their Mamies King William &. Queen Mary to be King & Queen of England france & Ireland & have immediately proceeded to the proclamation which was solemnly effected, the next day I understood that they are also proclaimed at Barbadoes King & Queen of Scotland but have seen no proclamatione- thereof as yet, I have detained here a wholl week Mr wilhara Hinson & John Hinson expecting to get some par^'ir advice from Albany of the negotiatione between the agents of new England «& the sinicks & mohacks but understand onely that they have treated & are of good intelligence, the s'- [ndianes have open warre with the french & their Indianes & have for certane kild & taken prisoners above 500 french men women &. children they give quarters but to very few but torture them as their customary way, the city of Albany suffers the late King James souldiers there to keep the fort by themselves & arc payed with faire words, there is brought a letter to me by one of the old souldiers directed to him by the commander of the s'' fort, he offers him a sergeants place & desires him to list for the service of King William & Queen Mary soe many souldiers as he can gett of Major Brockhouse & Capt: Baisters companies both rank papists, & to send them to him, but by 2 or 3 at the tyme which is very suspicious, I have done all the diligence imaginable, to Joine Albany to us, have caused their Mamies to be proclaimed there, but they are luld asleep by some of the former creatures to the late Government, of which wee have a great many amongst us.

Queen Mary to be King & Queen of England france & Ireland & have immediately proceeded to the proclamation which was solemnly effected, the next day I understood that they are also proclaimed at Barbadoes King & Queen of Scotland but have seen no proclamatione- thereof as yet, I have detained here a wholl week Mr wilhara Hinson & John Hinson expecting to get some par^'ir advice from Albany of the negotiatione between the agents of new England «& the sinicks & mohacks but understand onely that they have treated & are of good intelligence, the s'- [ndianes have open warre with the french & their Indianes & have for certane kild & taken prisoners above 500 french men women &. children they give quarters but to very few but torture them as their customary way, the city of Albany suffers the late King James souldiers there to keep the fort by themselves & arc payed with faire words, there is brought a letter to me by one of the old souldiers directed to him by the commander of the s'' fort, he offers him a sergeants place & desires him to list for the service of King William & Queen Mary soe many souldiers as he can gett of Major Brockhouse & Capt: Baisters companies both rank papists, & to send them to him, but by 2 or 3 at the tyme which is very suspicious, I have done all the diligence imaginable, to Joine Albany to us, have caused their Mamies to be proclaimed there, but they are luld asleep by some of the former creatures to the late Government, of which wee have a great many amongst us. We have intelligence by the way of Maderes by a man of warre bound for S* Helena, of about 12

We have intelligence by the way of Maderes by a man of warre bound for S* Helena, of about 12

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weeks from England, that there were 60: men of warre bouml to Ireland, & that all the colliers & ships of note were detained to land an army there & 30 or 40000 men was to be landed from Scotland & the s^ man of warre had a commission to lake all great ships except from Londondary, this is all the newes we haVe at present I conclude embraceing again e yom- brotherly offer & to sollicite & court you also for a friendly & neighbourly correspondence, upon all occasiones, I assure you I shall omitt nothing that may be serviceable to your intrest to the utmost of my power, Since I received yours I understand of one boat coming from Virginia four weeks agoe with six men that they were out upon piracy to take a Catch going out with provisione, I manned a boate to persue & take them, they were brought up & found by evidence & inquisition they were upon the s^ designe being found in their boat, one graspelling & rigger stolen already from tuo vessels whereof I have 3 in prisone, by this you may know with what zeale & intrest I am sir

Your most humble servant

TO CAPT. WILLIAM HARRIS.

• 1689: 29 September in the fort of New York.

Sir -- ^being informed by Mr. John Inson that you are honored with a charge of a barges in your generall assembly, which hes honored us with a letter to which the enclosed is one answer have sealed the«ame with a flying seal that you may hav€ the perusal thereof and further to direct it to him you know best needful.

TO CAPT. WILLIAM HARRIS.

• 1689: 29 September in the fort of New York.

Sir -- ^being informed by Mr. John Inson that you are honored with a charge of a barges in your generall assembly, which hes honored us with a letter to which the enclosed is one answer have sealed the«ame with a flying seal that you may hav€ the perusal thereof and further to direct it to him you know best needful. If any thing offers needful to acquaint the s"^ assembly, I shall continow the same except you direct me a better way in the mean tyme after my respects, I remaine &ct.

TO MARYLAND.

Sir -- ^1 thought convenient to advise you that if you send here 150 ^bs prime tobacco you may expect 14 or 15 shill: per 100 lbs, it being for to defray charges of the expedition of Albany, may very well be excused of the penny per pound & be a great ease for your province

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Since my above letter was written 1 received Inform atione that they of Philadelphia send their pouder to the french, & that Albertus Brand has declared himself in the follomng expression that it was ag^ their prinlls to fight therefore when the french comes they are intended to send some of the wisest people to tell thera that rather would give their land & goods than to fight & that it was all one under whom he lives with such Expressions they will render your people odious & suspected I thought convenient to advise you that you may take away such stumbling blocks &ct.

Since my above letter was written 1 received Inform atione that they of Philadelphia send their pouder to the french, & that Albertus Brand has declared himself in the follomng expression that it was ag^ their prinlls to fight therefore when the french comes they are intended to send some of the wisest people to tell thera that rather would give their land & goods than to fight & that it was all one under whom he lives with such Expressions they will render your people odious & suspected I thought convenient to advise you that you may take away such stumbling blocks &ct.

SECT ALLYN TO LEISLEK

• Hartford Octob. 10, 1689 Honor"! Sir The occasion of these lines is to inform you that we have been & are now at great charge and expences many wayes, by reason of the Indian war, & the necessity of Albany who dayly expect to be invaded by the French, to whome we purpos to send som reliefe, & also a great sickness amongst vs, which hath diminished o"^ numbers, besides a great loss that we haue mett w^h in our crop, being so disinabled by sickness, that we could not gather it in, so that we see o^selves necessitated to call in that ayd of ten souldiers or their pay, w<=*> we hau* hitherto, granted you for the secureing of the forte at Yorke, and doe accordingly [notify] you that we by these, doe from this day call in the ayd aforesaid, and shall not allow it any longer, yet that you may be encouraged to keep the fort for tkeir Ma^'^^ service, if any forreign force should invade you, we shall be ready to relieve you according to o"" ability & capacity; we dayly expect a setlement from England, but it doth not yet come, but hope it will shortly & prevent all occasions of trouble and disquietments, both to you & vs.

Sir The occasion of these lines is to inform you that we have been & are now at great charge and expences many wayes, by reason of the Indian war, & the necessity of Albany who dayly expect to be invaded by the French, to whome we purpos to send som reliefe, & also a great sickness amongst vs, which hath diminished o"^ numbers, besides a great loss that we haue mett w^h in our crop, being so disinabled by sickness, that we could not gather it in, so that we see o^selves necessitated to call in that ayd of ten souldiers or their pay, w<=*> we hau* hitherto, granted you for the secureing of the forte at Yorke, and doe accordingly [notify] you that we by these, doe from this day call in the ayd aforesaid, and shall not allow it any longer, yet that you may be encouraged to keep the fort for tkeir Ma^'^^ service, if any forreign force should invade you, we shall be ready to relieve you according to o"" ability & capacity; we dayly expect a setlement from England, but it doth not yet come, but hope it will shortly & prevent all occasions of trouble and disquietments, both to you & vs. S"" we wish you all pros perity & are

These for the Hon^ie Your affectionate friends the Genera 11

Capt. Jacob Leisler Court of Conecticotpr their order

Comander in Cheife of Signed

iheir Ma^'es forte John Allyn Sec'y

.n New Yorke. this.

S"" we wish you all pros perity & are

These for the Hon^ie Your affectionate friends the Genera 11

Capt. Jacob Leisler Court of Conecticotpr their order

Comander in Cheife of Signed

iheir Ma^'es forte John Allyn Sec'y

.n New Yorke. this.

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LEISLER'S PROCLAMATION CONFIRMING THE ELECTION BY THE CITIZENS OF THE MAYOR, SHERIFF, .CLERK AND COMMON COUNCIL OF xNEW YORK.

Whereas, by order of ye Committee of Safety it was ordered, that ye Mayor, Sherife and Clerk shal^be chosen by ye Mayor and votes of ye freehoklers Come to Peter De La Noy Esq. for Mayor ami Johannes Johnson for Sherife and Abra. Gouverneur for Clerk who were accord iny^iy confirmed as viz: By the Commander in Chiefe &c.

Whereas ye Committee of Safety have appointed me to confnme ye Civil magistrates and officers for ye Citty and County of New Yorke chosen by ye Protestant freemen of s'^ City and County of New York according to returns made by virtue whereof I doe hereby accordingly confirm Peter De La Noy to be Mayor, Johannes Johnson, Sherife and Abraham Gouverneur town clerke for s^^ City and County of New York, to continue in their s^ stations according to ye true intent and meaning of ye act of said Committee

And also do ccmfirm for ye next ensuing yeare for ye City and County of New York Hendrick Van Veurden, Aldermanj Goert Olphelse assistant -and Nicolaes Blanck, constable for ye West ^ard: John Spratt, alderman; Gerret Duycking assistant, Edward Brinckmaster, constable for ye Dok wara : Robert Walters, aldermanj Joannes Provoost, assistant, John Thomas, constable, for ye South ward: Cornells Plevier, alderman j Henry Ten Eyck, assistant, John Ewouts, constable for ye Northward: John Hendrick Bruyns, Alderman; Peter Adolph, assistant, Daniel Brevoort constable, for ye East ward: Joannes Van Cowenhoven, alderman; Wolfert Webber, assistant; Frederick Lymonse constable for ye Out ward, and John Brevoort, constable for Harlem division.

And also do ccmfirm for ye next ensuing yeare for ye City and County of New York Hendrick Van Veurden, Aldermanj Goert Olphelse assistant -and Nicolaes Blanck, constable for ye West ^ard: John Spratt, alderman; Gerret Duycking assistant, Edward Brinckmaster, constable for ye Dok wara : Robert Walters, aldermanj Joannes Provoost, assistant, John Thomas, constable, for ye South ward: Cornells Plevier, alderman j Henry Ten Eyck, assistant, John Ewouts, constable for ye Northward: John Hendrick Bruyns, Alderman; Peter Adolph, assistant, Daniel Brevoort constable, for ye East ward: Joannes Van Cowenhoven, alderman; Wolfert Webber, assistant; Frederick Lymonse constable for ye Out ward, and John Brevoort, constable for Harlem division.

Therefore are all mhabitants hereby required to give due obedience to ye Magistrates and officers, and are to acknowledge the same accordingly at Fort Amsterdam ye 14 Octo. 1689 and on ye first year of ther Majestys Reigne.

Jacob Leisler.

Note-- I am indebted to the politeness of D. T. Valentine, Esq., clerk of the Common Council of New-York, for the above Record.

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LEISLER TO THE ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND.

A. 1689 15 October The above is a coppy of my last to which I referre you since we have certaine news from new England that they have killed 50 Indians of their enimies & tooke six captives monks with the King* the English have lost S'l^men &2 Indians In the actions I had Intelligence of severall persons meeting in a papist house where I thought some of yOur fugitives might have been mongst them, made me resolve to send 25 souldiers wKo besett the house in the night but found non but the family & disarmed the man & brought him to me whom I released again upon his parroll to harbor no Jesuit nor to intertaine bigger company than tuo in his house, we hear from pensilvania that there is lately arryved a man of warr katch from England to Virginia, I desire if any newes worth will acquaint me with it, we expect tomorrow our committees to meet for to resolve to send some forces to Albany to secure them from the french next winter, our Indians doe daily gett spoile upon them the french prisoners reports that warre betwixt france & England is proclaimed at Canada, having for present no more to enlarge after my respects I remaine &ct.

A. 1689 15 October The above is a coppy of my last to which I referre you since we have certaine news from new England that they have killed 50 Indians of their enimies & tooke six captives monks with the King* the English have lost S'l^men &2 Indians In the actions I had Intelligence of severall persons meeting in a papist house where I thought some of yOur fugitives might have been mongst them, made me resolve to send 25 souldiers wKo besett the house in the night but found non but the family & disarmed the man & brought him to me whom I released again upon his parroll to harbor no Jesuit nor to intertaine bigger company than tuo in his house, we hear from pensilvania that there is lately arryved a man of warr katch from England to Virginia, I desire if any newes worth will acquaint me with it, we expect tomorrow our committees to meet for to resolve to send some forces to Albany to secure them from the french next winter, our Indians doe daily gett spoile upon them the french prisoners reports that warre betwixt france & England is proclaimed at Canada, having for present no more to enlarge after my respects I remaine &ct.

*COL. BAYARD'S VINDICATION OF THE LEGALITY OF GOV. ANDROS' COMMISSIONS.

To Capti Abram De Peyster & Capn John De Bruyn commander of the two respective companies of the trained bands in New York to be communicated to the rest of the commissioned Officers --

*COL. BAYARD'S VINDICATION OF THE LEGALITY OF GOV. ANDROS' COMMISSIONS.

To Capti Abram De Peyster & Capn John De Bruyn commander of the two respective companies of the trained bands in New York to be communicated to the rest of the commissioned Officers --

Gentlemen -- Whereas Jacob Leisler & some of his associates have in an hostile <& illegal manner -- invaded their Maf'*^® fort at New York & withal infringed & subverted all manner of Government by law established within the City of New York & Some parts adjacents, not having any the Least shadow of Authority from our gracious Sovereigns King William & Queen Mary so to do, I therefore considering the Obligations lying upon me by the Several commissions as being one of the Council oi

1 ? Amongst which the King.-- Ed.

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this their Ma^'^s Dominions & Col' of the regiment of the train bands in New York, both from the Crown of England, neetheiof which (notwithstanding the S'' Invasion insurrection, or other troubles) are any ways vacated or Supeiceded I find it to be my present Duty to the Crown of England & do hereby strictly require &, Command you & each of you, that you upon irnmediate Sight hereof desist from any ways, councelling, aiding assisting, or betting the illegal proceedings of the said Jacob Leisler & his Associates & not to suffer any of the soldiers under Command to be made use of or employ'd Upon any service Whatsover of the said Leisler either in the fort or Elsewhere as being most pernicious, Dangerous & Contrary to the peace of Sovereign Lord & Lady King William & Queen Mary their Crown & Dignity, but that You and each of You together with the Soldiers under your Command (as in duty bound) do give all due obedience to the lawfull Commands of the Cival Government Established by law & in particular to those of the Justices of the Peace commissionated by the Govenor Sir Edmond Andros, by mtue of letter Patents from the Crown of England as being our Supreme power which said Commissions I find & do aver to be in full force, notwithstanding the imprisonment (yea -- Death) of any Govenor that granted the same, he being only an inferior officer of the Crown & the Commissions being matter of records, & therefore You shall faithfully perform their said Lawfull Commands as far as it Shall be in your Power, so to do, & at all times bear good faith & allegiance to their said Matins as you will answer the Contrary as the peril Given under my hand & Seal at Albany this 20tti of S^er in the first Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lard & Lady King William & Queen Mary Ad. 1689 Signed N Bayard

this their Ma^'^s Dominions & Col' of the regiment of the train bands in New York, both from the Crown of England, neetheiof which (notwithstanding the S'' Invasion insurrection, or other troubles) are any ways vacated or Supeiceded I find it to be my present Duty to the Crown of England & do hereby strictly require &, Command you & each of you, that you upon irnmediate Sight hereof desist from any ways, councelling, aiding assisting, or betting the illegal proceedings of the said Jacob Leisler & his Associates & not to suffer any of the soldiers under Command to be made use of or employ'd Upon any service Whatsover of the said Leisler either in the fort or Elsewhere as being most pernicious, Dangerous & Contrary to the peace of Sovereign Lord & Lady King William & Queen Mary their Crown & Dignity, but that You and each of You together with the Soldiers under your Command (as in duty bound) do give all due obedience to the lawfull Commands of the Cival Government Established by law & in particular to those of the Justices of the Peace commissionated by the Govenor Sir Edmond Andros, by mtue of letter Patents from the Crown of England as being our Supreme power which said Commissions I find & do aver to be in full force, notwithstanding the imprisonment (yea -- Death) of any Govenor that granted the same, he being only an inferior officer of the Crown & the Commissions being matter of records, & therefore You shall faithfully perform their said Lawfull Commands as far as it Shall be in your Power, so to do, & at all times bear good faith & allegiance to their said Matins as you will answer the Contrary as the peril Given under my hand & Seal at Albany this 20tti of S^er in the first Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lard & Lady King William & Queen Mary Ad. 1689 Signed N Bayard

LEISLER TO THE GOVERNOR AT BOSTON.

Anno 1689: 22 October in New york. Much honored sir -- ^Yours of the 26 Septer cam well to myne hands for which I returne your honor many hearty thanks, I hope the success of the trett by your agents with the siniqucs &

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Mohacks is long since knowen to your iionor, I perceive uls<> your great & extraordinary charges & your uncomfortable warre with the Indians your enimies discourages me partly of the expectation the people of Albany have of some assistance of men for this winter being in Just fear for some attack & never in a worse po^ure of defence then now, their fort being in possession still of the old late King James souldiers, Inclosed is a coppie of a letter of the commander to one of my souldiers but I perceive it is with advice of some of sir Edmonds creatures who still daily Avorks for di^-ision, which to prevent I shall at last be obliged to Secure some, I am certainly informed that they have offered 100 ' lb to rescue sir Edmund out of your custody & bring him here, Therefore very glad to perceive by your honors letter that they are securely keept with a good guard I am informed your honor has received a par'lar letter from a vessell then broke [Wessel Tenbrook] of Albany of which I desire your honor for a copie, he is a persone who has formerly professed popery, & recanted a protestant & been employed by our late papist Governor dongan, for ambassador to Canada & understand not one word french, for which embassador he has been well rewarded, by both parties being a mistery to many, he is recorded at Albany in noe quality for that office he has occasioned fourty milles from Albany towards the french to build a fort upon his land where he has send 12 men to guard it, who must be a sacrifice if they come & the fort a nest to the enemies as penaquide was, our committie «Sc military have voted 50 men to be sent up for assistance at Albany, as per enclosed appeares.

Mohacks is long since knowen to your iionor, I perceive uls<> your great & extraordinary charges & your uncomfortable warre with the Indians your enimies discourages me partly of the expectation the people of Albany have of some assistance of men for this winter being in Just fear for some attack & never in a worse po^ure of defence then now, their fort being in possession still of the old late King James souldiers, Inclosed is a coppie of a letter of the commander to one of my souldiers but I perceive it is with advice of some of sir Edmonds creatures who still daily Avorks for di^-ision, which to prevent I shall at last be obliged to Secure some, I am certainly informed that they have offered 100 ' lb to rescue sir Edmund out of your custody & bring him here, Therefore very glad to perceive by your honors letter that they are securely keept with a good guard I am informed your honor has received a par'lar letter from a vessell then broke [Wessel Tenbrook] of Albany of which I desire your honor for a copie, he is a persone who has formerly professed popery, & recanted a protestant & been employed by our late papist Governor dongan, for ambassador to Canada & understand not one word french, for which embassador he has been well rewarded, by both parties being a mistery to many, he is recorded at Albany in noe quality for that office he has occasioned fourty milles from Albany towards the french to build a fort upon his land where he has send 12 men to guard it, who must be a sacrifice if they come & the fort a nest to the enemies as penaquide was, our committie «Sc military have voted 50 men to be sent up for assistance at Albany, as per enclosed appeares.

I give your honor hearty thanks for your readines in assisting us with guns & powder, but frustrate by your own skarcety, I have bought at Burlingtoun 1000 lb powder & given order to buy all what may be had at Philadelphia & intend please God to send for it by land with a convoy of 40 men, & shall endeavor that their Maties may be proclaimed thereabout over record, I give your honor also hearty thanks for the care, and desire if possible onely for the present 1o have a catalogue of bookes and papers there belonging to this province, I further desire your honor for a mutuall & neighbourly correspondence as occasion shall requyre,in all matters conducing

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to their Mamies service &, I shall omit nothing that may appeare serviceable to your intrest & wellfare, I shall add no more but that I am sir &c.

THE SAME TO THE SAME.

A: 1689: the 30: October in fort William Honored Sir: -- Inclosed is a letter which was intended by Major Savits who departed before I had it ready, Since I had the honor to receive yours by John Moll, for which I am infinitely obliged, I have newes Since that there is secured in the fort and toun at delaware 5000 lb powder, which I intend please God to fetch by land with a convoy, the 50 souldiers for assistance to Albany are to depart to day or to morrow • Enclosed is a coppie of a letter from London by the last ship that arryved at delaware last June from doctor Cox to Mr flathan, where your honor may see the character & opinione they have in England of sir Edmond. Collonell Byard and the late Mayor & custome master abscond themselves & cannot be found to answer for which may be alleged to them, I desire your honors further friendly correspondence, after my respects I remaine sir &c.

A: 1689: the 30: October in fort William Honored Sir: -- Inclosed is a letter which was intended by Major Savits who departed before I had it ready, Since I had the honor to receive yours by John Moll, for which I am infinitely obliged, I have newes Since that there is secured in the fort and toun at delaware 5000 lb powder, which I intend please God to fetch by land with a convoy, the 50 souldiers for assistance to Albany are to depart to day or to morrow • Enclosed is a coppie of a letter from London by the last ship that arryved at delaware last June from doctor Cox to Mr flathan, where your honor may see the character & opinione they have in England of sir Edmond. Collonell Byard and the late Mayor & custome master abscond themselves & cannot be found to answer for which may be alleged to them, I desire your honors further friendly correspondence, after my respects I remaine sir &c.

THE SAME TO MR. JOHN FFATHAM.

A : 1689: 30 October in fort William Honored Sir -- Yours by Mr Lucas is come safe to my ha)id, as also the original letter of Governor Cox, for which I am infinitely obliged to you & it hes given me & all the Inhabitants that hes seen it great satisfactione, Inclosed is the s'^ letter againe. I admire my wine in Mr Carpenters hand should have groun so bad, being so good when I sent it about, the 2 pipes sold by Mr Johannes de has, whereof he hes the effects. It is my order in the letter to pay it to Monsieur dubrois therefore will certainly be Satisfied but the letter I believe being in dutch makes you make that conclusione I understand by Monsieur dubrois his letter that hee was upon his departure for Cap May, hee desires me the coppy attested of the proclamationes of their Magics to be King

I admire my wine in Mr Carpenters hand should have groun so bad, being so good when I sent it about, the 2 pipes sold by Mr Johannes de has, whereof he hes the effects. It is my order in the letter to pay it to Monsieur dubrois therefore will certainly be Satisfied but the letter I believe being in dutch makes you make that conclusione I understand by Monsieur dubrois his letter that hee was upon his departure for Cap May, hee desires me the coppy attested of the proclamationes of their Magics to be King

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& Queen of England flVance & Iroliiiv>l Si.c. whidi is also lif re t'nclosed, I have sent one attested by some welchman bound to Cap May with orders to desire any sheriffe or Justice of the peace in them parts to proclaime their s'' Ma'ies, If refused to do it themselves, we are sending 50 men to Albany to secure the fort there for their Mat'^s King William & Queen Mary agt the french & their adherents Indianes, after their departure, I shall endeavor for to fetch the 1000: lb pouder I bought of you & to see what money I can send for more, I desire in the mean tyme you will be pleased to lett the cooper trimme them substantially & you will oblio;e him who is &c.

LEISLER TO THE GOVERNOR OF BARBADOES.

A, 1689 23 November in fort William

Most honored sir the Governor of Barbadoes -- Whereas wee being in just feares to suspect some ill designe by the late Lieut: Governor & severall persons of prin^^ note & others of them in authority within this government popishly & evilly afFeeted, tending to the destructione of their Ma^'es loyall protestant subjects here, for fear they should effect and bring to pass some wicked designe.

LEISLER TO THE GOVERNOR OF BARBADOES.

A, 1689 23 November in fort William

Most honored sir the Governor of Barbadoes -- Whereas wee being in just feares to suspect some ill designe by the late Lieut: Governor & severall persons of prin^^ note & others of them in authority within this government popishly & evilly afFeeted, tending to the destructione of their Ma^'es loyall protestant subjects here, for fear they should effect and bring to pass some wicked designe. The Inhabitants by the encouragement of the prince of orange (now our gracious King) his 3 declarations for their security have secured the fort for their Mamies, King William & Queen Mary wherein the country has appointed me Commander in Chiefe till further orders from their Ma^'es^ which charge I have executed hitherto to the service of their Mamies & have God be thanked -- brought all things in such a posture tliat next God we are in a capacity of defence, only we are daily occupyed by some popishly & evill affected people which puts us upon many inconveniences & straits & obliges me to have a watching eye over all so it is that the 3^ of november in the niglit arryved here a sloope from Barbadoes commanded by Cap^" Benjamin Blagg he gave me an accompt that six dayes after his departure frem Barbadoes he mett with a french ship he tooke him & keept him for 48 hours & sold the ship to an Irish who was on aboard the s'^ frenchman of warre wherein they permitted the s'' Blagg

The Inhabitants by the encouragement of the prince of orange (now our gracious King) his 3 declarations for their security have secured the fort for their Mamies, King William & Queen Mary wherein the country has appointed me Commander in Chiefe till further orders from their Ma^'es^ which charge I have executed hitherto to the service of their Mamies & have God be thanked -- brought all things in such a posture tliat next God we are in a capacity of defence, only we are daily occupyed by some popishly & evill affected people which puts us upon many inconveniences & straits & obliges me to have a watching eye over all so it is that the 3^ of november in the niglit arryved here a sloope from Barbadoes commanded by Cap^" Benjamin Blagg he gave me an accompt that six dayes after his departure frem Barbadoes he mett with a french ship he tooke him & keept him for 48 hours & sold the ship to an Irish who was on aboard the s'^ frenchman of warre wherein they permitted the s'' Blagg

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to go 9^ pilot the s'i Irish intending for Maryland but were piloted in this harbour as by the copie enclosed out of the s^ Blaggs Jouinall will appeare N° 1: In the morning I sent two souldiers aboard to seize her as being in the french possessione & had the s^^ Irisli before me who produced a french bill of sale without condemnatione &a pass for them & the vessell whereof inclosed is a copie N" 2 the 4th Novem being the birth day of our gracious King which we did solemnise with bonefires & resting one ox &c. the fifth was gun pouder treason which also we did solemnise with bonefires & burning the pope -- In which tyme I was not willing to confine the s^ Irish, but the sixth I sent for them their chess & papers from which they were detained all that whill where I found a pass from the Earle of Blerock whereof the copie here inclosed n: 3: besides two letters of recommendation both open whereof they were the bearer, here inclosed is the copie n: 4: whereupon I gathered the oflEicers of the Militia & keept counsell of warre being examined by them, they could make no other excuse of their escape from Barbadoes as that they were in debt, but we found them absolute enimies of their Mat'^s therefore was concluded that they were to be sent to Barbadoes to your honor suspecting them to have committed some other crymes, & made an order whereof the copie is here enclosed since we understand they have forced tuo warre men with their warriers & that your honor was much concerned about their ship so that by a warrant I have commanded M"" Thomas Capewell commander of the Bark Constant to take them & to deliver them to your honors order as per copie n: 5: inclosed, being no better meanes to the conduceing to their Mamies service & interest then a friendly amicable & mutuall correspondancy between their severall goverments especially under such circumstances as we now are having first according to our bounden duty upon sight of their Mamies proclamation duly proclaimed their sacred Mamies King William & Queen Mary according to the tenor of the s^ proclamation, doe in the next place sollicite & court your honor to bear us your hearty affection & mutuall good correspondancy as occasion shall requyre m all matters of import conduceing to their Mamies service & the wellefare of their protestant subjects, I shall omit nothing that shall appeare serviceable to your honors intrest, here

to go 9^ pilot the s'i Irish intending for Maryland but were piloted in this harbour as by the copie enclosed out of the s^ Blaggs Jouinall will appeare N° 1: In the morning I sent two souldiers aboard to seize her as being in the french possessione & had the s^^ Irisli before me who produced a french bill of sale without condemnatione &a pass for them & the vessell whereof inclosed is a copie N" 2 the 4th Novem being the birth day of our gracious King which we did solemnise with bonefires & resting one ox &c. the fifth was gun pouder treason which also we did solemnise with bonefires & burning the pope -- In which tyme I was not willing to confine the s^ Irish, but the sixth I sent for them their chess & papers from which they were detained all that whill where I found a pass from the Earle of Blerock whereof the copie here inclosed n: 3: besides two letters of recommendation both open whereof they were the bearer, here inclosed is the copie n: 4: whereupon I gathered the oflEicers of the Militia & keept counsell of warre being examined by them, they could make no other excuse of their escape from Barbadoes as that they were in debt, but we found them absolute enimies of their Mat'^s therefore was concluded that they were to be sent to Barbadoes to your honor suspecting them to have committed some other crymes, & made an order whereof the copie is here enclosed since we understand they have forced tuo warre men with their warriers & that your honor was much concerned about their ship so that by a warrant I have commanded M"" Thomas Capewell commander of the Bark Constant to take them & to deliver them to your honors order as per copie n: 5: inclosed, being no better meanes to the conduceing to their Mamies service & interest then a friendly amicable & mutuall correspondancy between their severall goverments especially under such circumstances as we now are having first according to our bounden duty upon sight of their Mamies proclamation duly proclaimed their sacred Mamies King William & Queen Mary according to the tenor of the s^ proclamation, doe in the next place sollicite & court your honor to bear us your hearty affection & mutuall good correspondancy as occasion shall requyre m all matters of import conduceing to their Mamies service & the wellefare of their protestant subjects, I shall omit nothing that shall appeare serviceable to your honors intrest, here

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is not* newi^ bi t \vli;.t we have of the tuo Irish, noe ships, any uf:d out of EnglanI, having no inort- to add, but that I, am &c.

* COL: COODEE TO LEISLER.

St Mary's County in Maryland Nov 26, 1(58!).

HoN^^^ S"" -- Your's courteous letter, directed to y Assembly in Mayryland y/^^ is now under adjournment. I have received & having y^ hon"" of the chief command of his Mati^^s forces here, thought it my duty return an answer by ye first opertunity possible. Your greate ciuilitie I have comunicated &• rep^sented to all o"^ friends here, who are extremely glad of so neer and convenient a friendship, especially since o"" circumstances are so alike, &y« comon danger so equally threatening: we have still ye same reasonable & just aprehensions w'^ yofs & ye N, England governrn* of a great designe that was on foot to betray & ruine their Ma^'^s and y^ Protestant interest through all these northern parts the attempts to disarme y^ Protestants in this Province last spring, ye overturnes to, & Treatys vf^^'^ o^ neighbouring & other Indians w*^ other treacherous & inhumane practices, (too tedious for a letter) from ye late govern ^ here, gave us just case as to fly to armes at first, so still to p''sist & stand upon o"" guard to prevent traiterous interprises & o"" oune ruine I thought it convenient herew^^* to send you o"" declaracon, w^h is ye least part of what we have to say ag^^ o"" Popish politicons, ag^* whom there are dayly more discoverie & informacons, of which we have not much before us that in any pi'ticular or distinct manner relates to ye gover™* unlesse this may be anything significant. We met Vf^^ a paper to ye governm* from ye late King James, relating to a great correspondency & amity, we were comanded to keep ^th or French neighbours in America, a copy of which I have herew^h gent you, notw^^standing w^h, this is remarkable that Collo Dongan sent to us and Virgmia, to contribute o"" assistance towards a Warr w^^ ye French, w^h was complyed wt'i I understand in Virginia, but disobeyed here, for reasons W^^ I leave to yo^ conjecture -- as also what might be meant by settling ye bounds and limits of these Collonies

We met Vf^^ a paper to ye governm* from ye late King James, relating to a great correspondency & amity, we were comanded to keep ^th or French neighbours in America, a copy of which I have herew^h gent you, notw^^standing w^h, this is remarkable that Collo Dongan sent to us and Virgmia, to contribute o"" assistance towards a Warr w^^ ye French, w^h was complyed wt'i I understand in Virginia, but disobeyed here, for reasons W^^ I leave to yo^ conjecture -- as also what might be meant by settling ye bounds and limits of these Collonies

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unlimitated in y^ s<J paper, besides y^ severall dates and terminacers thereof towards ye latter end, w^h to much like that plotting & designing Councill to becasuall, & therefore plainly points to us what was then to be done. I believe o"" greate men of this province, some of yours & N. England were a Caball & held a great correspondency ags' ye Protestant interest as it was & is ye endeavours of y^ Popish world, besides which obseryacon Wee made before o'' motion here from severall and frequent messages from your parts hither, especially to y^ Priests who have alwayes ye Chief Share in y^ Managem^ of intrigues agst ye Protestants: Three of o-" Popish Govern'"'* are fled (to wit) one Darnall, Josephs and Sewall, w^e have two onely in Custody; one Pye and Hill, w°'i three Priests they had a designe towards your parts if feare of discovery hath pi" vented, they have wti» them a small yacht & Brigantine, if they be not retaken, having sent after them, we desire you would be pleased to be as kind to us as your circumstances will permit w^h shall oblige us to a due requitall, especially if any discovery that related to us happens before ye communicacons of w<^'i will be a great advantage to a genii understanding, & may enlighten to a further discovery of ye great design that was to be carried on.

England were a Caball & held a great correspondency ags' ye Protestant interest as it was & is ye endeavours of y^ Popish world, besides which obseryacon Wee made before o'' motion here from severall and frequent messages from your parts hither, especially to y^ Priests who have alwayes ye Chief Share in y^ Managem^ of intrigues agst ye Protestants: Three of o-" Popish Govern'"'* are fled (to wit) one Darnall, Josephs and Sewall, w^e have two onely in Custody; one Pye and Hill, w°'i three Priests they had a designe towards your parts if feare of discovery hath pi" vented, they have wti» them a small yacht & Brigantine, if they be not retaken, having sent after them, we desire you would be pleased to be as kind to us as your circumstances will permit w^h shall oblige us to a due requitall, especially if any discovery that related to us happens before ye communicacons of w<^'i will be a great advantage to a genii understanding, & may enlighten to a further discovery of ye great design that was to be carried on. As to newes from England or ye West Indians, y^ last came by his Mat es Packett boat, who left England in June, his business only to brinohis Mat'es orders w^h were in y^ three distinct letters to Virginia, Maryland & Pennsilvania, signifying only a war w^^ France, & that we must take effectuall care for y^ opposing or resisting any attemps of ye French upon this Province, assuring "his subjects here, his greatest protecon, by sending a considerable squadron of ships in to y® West Indians & other succors for p''tecting his Maties Plantacons in America ; no great matters of news else, but all was well in England & ye reducing of Ireland went on prosperously; som of opinion that y® p^sent circumstances of Albany deserve your greatest consideracons, & therefore no paines nor opertunity should be spared, to oblige or secure y® same to y« Kings service ag^^ y® French who will doubtless attempt something in ye sprinke, we have certaine informacon that a considerable squadron of men of war, are gone from fFrance towards

As to newes from England or ye West Indians, y^ last came by his Mat es Packett boat, who left England in June, his business only to brinohis Mat'es orders w^h were in y^ three distinct letters to Virginia, Maryland & Pennsilvania, signifying only a war w^^ France, & that we must take effectuall care for y^ opposing or resisting any attemps of ye French upon this Province, assuring "his subjects here, his greatest protecon, by sending a considerable squadron of ships in to y® West Indians & other succors for p''tecting his Maties Plantacons in America ; no great matters of news else, but all was well in England & ye reducing of Ireland went on prosperously; som of opinion that y® p^sent circumstances of Albany deserve your greatest consideracons, & therefore no paines nor opertunity should be spared, to oblige or secure y® same to y« Kings service ag^^ y® French who will doubtless attempt something in ye sprinke, we have certaine informacon that a considerable squadron of men of war, are gone from fFrance towards

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Canada j we have written home by y^ s*^ Packett Boate to his Magics principall Secry of State, y« present concUcon & circumstances of us all, wherein we have prsumed to intimate y« great service you have done his Ma^'es interest in all these parts, by securing so considerable a member of his dominions, w""'' is yc Sixth Vessell by w^h we have sent advise of our proceed mgs. I begg y® happiness of a line or two from yo"" Honour by y* first oportunity vf^^ will oblige us all to a due requitall, especially Honor«i S"-

Canada j we have written home by y^ s*^ Packett Boate to his Magics principall Secry of State, y« present concUcon & circumstances of us all, wherein we have prsumed to intimate y« great service you have done his Ma^'es interest in all these parts, by securing so considerable a member of his dominions, w""'' is yc Sixth Vessell by w^h we have sent advise of our proceed mgs. I begg y® happiness of a line or two from yo"" Honour by y* first oportunity vf^^ will oblige us all to a due requitall, especially Honor«i S"-

Yo"" most faithful humble servant

Jno Coodee The declaracons & letters of y® last King James, intimated in this have not at present been rec^ by me, being very •

remote frotn my papers.

J. C. To y« Honor^*'® Jacob Leisler Esq. Commander in Chiefe of his Ma*'®^ forces in N. Yorke These For thejr Ma*'^^ Service

BY THE LIEU'^. GOVERNO^ &c.

Whereas Mathew Plowman Gent with others did about ye Beginning of this month in A Riotous manner beate one of his \Jajtie8 Justices of y^ Peace for Richmond County on Staten Island, and use other Scurrilous & Contemptuous Expressions •.gainst the Kings Magistrates for this Province and Complaint oeing made -- *

These are in his Maj^'^^ King Williams name to require you forthwith to take y® Body of said Plowman and bring before mee to answer for y^ same and in so doing this shall be yo"" sufficient Warrant. Given &c. this 10*^ day of december 1689.

Whereas Mathew Plowman Gent with others did about ye Beginning of this month in A Riotous manner beate one of his \Jajtie8 Justices of y^ Peace for Richmond County on Staten Island, and use other Scurrilous & Contemptuous Expressions •.gainst the Kings Magistrates for this Province and Complaint oeing made -- *

These are in his Maj^'^^ King Williams name to require you forthwith to take y® Body of said Plowman and bring before mee to answer for y^ same and in so doing this shall be yo"" sufficient Warrant. Given &c. this 10*^ day of december 1689.

Jacob Leisler. T^ any of his ma^'^^ Justices of the Peace for the County of Richmond abovesaid. .

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APPOINTMENT OF LEISLER'S COUNCIL.

At an Assembly By appointment of the Lieu*. Govern"" & Commander Chief of their Ma^'es Province of N York December the llt^ 1689. Present The Lieu* Govern'' , &<=a Pieter Delanooy Mayo' Samuel Edsall Capt. Gerardus Beekman Capt. Thomas Williams )> Committees

Johannes Vermelje Capt. Myndert Coerten Roeloff Swartwout Having Received Orders from his Ma^'® King William for taking care of the Government of this Province &<=a. It was. proposed by y^ Lieut. Governi" what members should be thought fitt for his Councill to manage the same untill further order from his Ma'ies King William Whereupon after a due deliberation and consult the following persons were Recommended viz' M"" Pieter de la Noy M"" Samuel Staats, Mr. Hendrick Janzen and M^ Johannes Vermelje, for the Citty & County of New-Yorke, Capt. gerardus Beekman for Kings County, M'' Samuel Edsall for Queens County, Capt Tho^ Williams for Westchester County, M"" William Lawrence of the County of Orange ;vhome the Lieu' Govern"" &ca doth accept of and Establish as such and are ordered to take the oath as is provided by the I \w of this Province for qualifying them for the said office: w^' is this dav accordingly done.

Hendrick Janzen and M^ Johannes Vermelje, for the Citty & County of New-Yorke, Capt. gerardus Beekman for Kings County, M'' Samuel Edsall for Queens County, Capt Tho^ Williams for Westchester County, M"" William Lawrence of the County of Orange ;vhome the Lieu' Govern"" &ca doth accept of and Establish as such and are ordered to take the oath as is provided by the I \w of this Province for qualifying them for the said office: w^' is this dav accordingly done.

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PLEDGE OF THE PEOPLE OF HURLEY TO SUPPORT TViVAll REPRESENTATIVES.

[Translation.] We the undersigned hereby acknowledge to agree to what our comniittee may do or enact for the welfare and allegiance of our Gracious Ma^'^^ King William and Queen Mary for the benefit of our country and the advancement of the Protestant Religion, whereunto we pledge both Body and Lives. In witness of the Truth we have subscribed these with our own hands. Ady the

12 decemb. 1689. at Hurley.

was signed, Hendrick Clasen, Johannes d'hooges,

Roelof Hendrix in 't velt, Adriaen Garritsen,

Hendrick in 't velt the mark of Gerrit Cornelis,

the mark of Tho: Swartwout, the mark of Cornelis Gerrits, Mattys Blansjan, Johannes Juriaensen van Anthony Crespel

Kingstown the mark of Pieter Pietersen

Huybert Lambertsen Jan Elcinge, Barent Kunst, Jacob Gerrritsen, his mark Agrees with the Original, Luer Jacobsen

Wm. Montagne the mark of Hants van Etcen

Mattys Sleght van Kingstown.

lEISLER TO THE GOVERNOR OF BARBADOES.

A. 1689: 16 clecember in fort william

Roelof Hendrix in 't velt, Adriaen Garritsen,

Hendrick in 't velt the mark of Gerrit Cornelis,

the mark of Tho: Swartwout, the mark of Cornelis Gerrits, Mattys Blansjan, Johannes Juriaensen van Anthony Crespel

Kingstown the mark of Pieter Pietersen

Huybert Lambertsen Jan Elcinge, Barent Kunst, Jacob Gerrritsen, his mark Agrees with the Original, Luer Jacobsen

Wm. Montagne the mark of Hants van Etcen

Mattys Sleght van Kingstown.

lEISLER TO THE GOVERNOR OF BARBADOES.

A. 1689: 16 clecember in fort william

TK love is a copie of my last with all the copies referring to it, a\so the second bill of loading with the masters recept for the letters delivered to him directed to your honor en the impressione of my seall to your honors letter, since the departure of the bark from the rhoad, I gott informatlrjn of his staying in the bay I have sent 3 boats with 27 souldiers with a wasrant <Ic instructions to the Liei, tenant whereof the copie is here ench.si d Mr. Nicolson therein exprest is the brother of our late Lii u'

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Governor J^icolson of whom we were informed by a Justice of peace that since his departure on board he drunk the kings health with a figure J, they departed to see this morning when I send the above s^ souldiers, but I am certainly informed that they were sett on shore & have been seen in a company of papists & popishly affected people at Amboy, Ifthey are imbarqued againe I am in doubt & hope your honor will taku such care therein as the cause doth requyre, the eight of this instant arryucd by the way of Boston a messenger with tw^o gracious letters the one from their Mamies with orders to doe & p^rforme all things which to the place & office of his Mamies Lieut: Governor & Commander in Chiefe of New Yoik doth or may appertain untill further order, the other letter was from their Mamies Counsell signed by eleaven of them with orders to proclaim wulliam & Mary prince & princess of orange to be King & Queen of England Scotland ffrance & Ireland defender of the faith «&.

Governor J^icolson of whom we were informed by a Justice of peace that since his departure on board he drunk the kings health with a figure J, they departed to see this morning when I send the above s^ souldiers, but I am certainly informed that they were sett on shore & have been seen in a company of papists & popishly affected people at Amboy, Ifthey are imbarqued againe I am in doubt & hope your honor will taku such care therein as the cause doth requyre, the eight of this instant arryucd by the way of Boston a messenger with tw^o gracious letters the one from their Mamies with orders to doe & p^rforme all things which to the place & office of his Mamies Lieut: Governor & Commander in Chiefe of New Yoik doth or may appertain untill further order, the other letter was from their Mamies Counsell signed by eleaven of them with orders to proclaim wulliam & Mary prince & princess of orange to be King & Queen of England Scotland ffrance & Ireland defender of the faith «&. Supreme Lord & Lady of the province of new york & all other the territories & dominions to the croun of England belonging (if not already done) which was very solemnly effected the 10*^' instant,! also received a letter from the honorable Governor of Boston Lyman Bradstreet dated 27 November, he informes me that he had information of some of their people that was taken by tuo french men of warre upon the coast of arcada, they say that the french told them they were near tuelve men of warre that came out of France to surprise Boston being sent for by sir Edmond Andros who promised the country should be delivered to them as they say, but meeting with some dutch men of warre they lost of 4 of their ships & some on the bank & hearing of sir Edmonds confinement their designe was disappointed they went away from the eastward about six or seven weeks after the date of his letter some s"^ to france some to new york but I believe they are gone to the west Indies, he advised me also that he hard received tuo gracious letters from his Matie the one approving & allowing what had ' been done in reference to the late revolution & authority to pi-oceed, the other letter was a command from his Matie to send sir Edmond Andros, M-^ Randolph & severall others in safe custody to Whitehall, severall ships being departed from England with convoy, doubt not but your honor will have all the newes that

Supreme Lord & Lady of the province of new york & all other the territories & dominions to the croun of England belonging (if not already done) which was very solemnly effected the 10*^' instant,! also received a letter from the honorable Governor of Boston Lyman Bradstreet dated 27 November, he informes me that he had information of some of their people that was taken by tuo french men of warre upon the coast of arcada, they say that the french told them they were near tuelve men of warre that came out of France to surprise Boston being sent for by sir Edmond Andros who promised the country should be delivered to them as they say, but meeting with some dutch men of warre they lost of 4 of their ships & some on the bank & hearing of sir Edmonds confinement their designe was disappointed they went away from the eastward about six or seven weeks after the date of his letter some s"^ to france some to new york but I believe they are gone to the west Indies, he advised me also that he hard received tuo gracious letters from his Matie the one approving & allowing what had ' been done in reference to the late revolution & authority to pi-oceed, the other letter was a command from his Matie to send sir Edmond Andros, M-^ Randolph & severall others in safe custody to Whitehall, severall ships being departed from England with convoy, doubt not but your honor will have all the newes that

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we are able to inform your honor, having no more t# enlarge, requesting oncly yom- charitable & friendly acceptance of what in hast is here omitted by him who is

Your honors most humble servant &c.

MINUTES OF COUNCIL.

[Recoi-d torn.] Ordered, that the major Part of the members of the [Council] do all things in as full force & virtue as if the whole number of [members were] present.

At a Councill held the same day &,''«■. The same persons present.

Ordered that Jacob Milborne be Secretary of this his Maties Prouince & Clerk to the Lieut Governo'' and Councill thereof tooke his oath at the same time.

At a Councill held the same day &c* Present

The Lieut Governf &<=* M>^ Samuel Edsall Capt Gerardus Beeckman Capt Thomas Williams Mestr Samuel Staats M"" Johannes Vermelje Ordered that M"" Pieter d' la Noy be Commissionated for receiving his Mat'cs King William's revenues of this province of N. Yorke.

Saturday Decemb. 14th 1689. At a Councill held --

Present

Lieut Governo"" &c.. Samuel Edsall Pieter d' La Noy Samuell Staats Capt Thomas William Johannes Vermelje Hend'^ Jansen

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Ordered That the Costumes and Accize be Collected according to an Act made by the Assembly for this province Anno 1683, and the same to be publisht forthwith.

[Record torn.]

At a Councill Decemb. 16. 1689. Present

Lieut Govern'' &c Samuel Edsall Pieter d'Lanoy Gerardus Beekman Capt. Williams Samuel Staats William Lawrence Johannes Vermilje Ordered that Capt^ Abraham depeyster remayes in his Command provided that he Satisfyed the Lieu* Governor & Council! he is duly qualified for that function.

Ordered That the Costumes and Accize be Collected according to an Act made by the Assembly for this province Anno 1683, and the same to be publisht forthwith.

[Record torn.]

At a Councill Decemb. 16. 1689. Present

Lieut Govern'' &c Samuel Edsall Pieter d'Lanoy Gerardus Beekman Capt. Williams Samuel Staats William Lawrence Johannes Vermilje Ordered that Capt^ Abraham depeyster remayes in his Command provided that he Satisfyed the Lieu* Governor & Council! he is duly qualified for that function.

At a Councill Decemb^ 17,, 1689

Present

Lieut Govern "■ &c»' _ _ .",,!,,

Samuel Edsall

Pieter d'Lanoy . . -

Capt" Williams ^ „ , *','■,

William Lawrence .'V . '^,^

Johannes Vermelje . , ^

Ordered that Capt" Ebenezer Piatt be Commissionated to administer oaths to ye rest of the Justices of the County of Suffolk "

Capt Beekman for Kings County

Samuell Edsall for Queens County

Capt Tho Williams for Westchester County

William Lawrence for Orange County. -

The orders of Councill Transmitted to the Councill Book N", 20 folio 111 [not found.]

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i)Y THE LlEl'^ GOVEllJSO^ & COMMANDER IN CIUEFE &c.

Whereas I haue received a Letter from the Lords of his Mat'«s most honbie Privye Councill dated 29th Ju]y i689 for Proclaiming William & Mary Prince & Princess of Orange, King & Queene of England, Scotland, ffrance & Ireland (If not already done) w^h was accordingly pi'formed at New York the lO^h of Decemb"" Instant

These are to will & Command you with the assistance of the Principall freeholders & Inhabitants of y^ County of Suffolk to Proclaime their Sacred M^'es according to the forme herewith sent at ye Chief Towne of y^ said County, with the Solemnities & Ceremonyes requisite on the Like Occasion and y* with all convenient speed; and for so doing this shall be yo' sufficient Warrant.

Whereas I haue received a Letter from the Lords of his Mat'«s most honbie Privye Councill dated 29th Ju]y i689 for Proclaiming William & Mary Prince & Princess of Orange, King & Queene of England, Scotland, ffrance & Ireland (If not already done) w^h was accordingly pi'formed at New York the lO^h of Decemb"" Instant

These are to will & Command you with the assistance of the Principall freeholders & Inhabitants of y^ County of Suffolk to Proclaime their Sacred M^'es according to the forme herewith sent at ye Chief Towne of y^ said County, with the Solemnities & Ceremonyes requisite on the Like Occasion and y* with all convenient speed; and for so doing this shall be yo' sufficient Warrant. Given &c N. York Decemb-" IQth 1689.

Jacob Leisler. The same to Richmond, Westchester, Queens, Kings, & Ulster

Counties; to y*' Citty & County of Albany & ye County of

Kast Jersey, and one proclamation. No'^cE.- -There is an order to the same effect to the Justice of Richmond County aate'd 17 DeC. 1689 & to Capt John Longstaf of New East Jersey dated 4th March ■689^90. '.

' • • 0 .3Y THE LIEU^ GOVERNOR & COUNCILL

Whereas their was Proclamation made by the authority aboves^ tearing date the 16*^ decemb^ instant to give notice that y« Costumes and Accize granted by Act of Assembly 1683 haue and do remaine in full force & that all Persons were required to observe y^ same notwithstanding w^h some disaffected oei^on hath taken the same from the Weigh house or custom e i^Ov'ise doore of this Citty where by Order they were affixed. Astd moreover some unknowing or malicious pi'sons have in a Co'ntemptuous manner affixed Certainc papers entituled (By them English ffreemen of the Province of New York) Containing false construction on the wholesome Lawes of England not regarding An Act of the ffreemen represented in Assembly as

Whereas their was Proclamation made by the authority aboves^ tearing date the 16*^ decemb^ instant to give notice that y« Costumes and Accize granted by Act of Assembly 1683 haue and do remaine in full force & that all Persons were required to observe y^ same notwithstanding w^h some disaffected oei^on hath taken the same from the Weigh house or custom e i^Ov'ise doore of this Citty where by Order they were affixed. Astd moreover some unknowing or malicious pi'sons have in a Co'ntemptuous manner affixed Certainc papers entituled (By them English ffreemen of the Province of New York) Containing false construction on the wholesome Lawes of England not regarding An Act of the ffreemen represented in Assembly as

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afores^ Viz* That the Supreame Legislatiue Authority imder his Matics &ca shall for ever be & reside in a Govern"", Council! & the People met in Generall Assembly --

These are to advertize whomsoever it may or shall concerne that none from henceforth do dare to deface or take of any paper well shall be affixed by the Authority of this Province or City, or affix any other Papers without approbation of the said Authority as they will answer it at their Perlll. Given &c. this 20t'» day of decemb-- 1689.

Jacob Leisler.

BY THE LIEUT. GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF &c.

By virtue of the Authority devised unto mee, I doe hereby authorize And Order you Capt. Jochem Staas to take possession (in his Mamies King William's name) of the ffiart Orange and all Stores of war there at Albany, Continuing in that Command till farther orders taking Care y* y*^ Souldjers under your Command be Carefull of their duty and Comport themselves orderly in all respects as they ought and upon all occasions require y* you Send, or speake to y« Civill Magistrates in what may Concerne them, for ye Securing his Ma^'^s Interest, and y^ welfare of y^ Inhabitants of yt County, And y* by the first opportunity you returne me a particular Acco* of y« ffort, all Stores of warr, and his Mat'^s Revenue in y^ place & what Else in your Cognizance may be necessary.

Jochem Staas to take possession (in his Mamies King William's name) of the ffiart Orange and all Stores of war there at Albany, Continuing in that Command till farther orders taking Care y* y*^ Souldjers under your Command be Carefull of their duty and Comport themselves orderly in all respects as they ought and upon all occasions require y* you Send, or speake to y« Civill Magistrates in what may Concerne them, for ye Securing his Ma^'^s Interest, and y^ welfare of y^ Inhabitants of yt County, And y* by the first opportunity you returne me a particular Acco* of y« ffort, all Stores of warr, and his Mat'^s Revenue in y^ place & what Else in your Cognizance may be necessary. Given &c New York this 28"i day of decemb'" 1689.

Jacob Leisler

New York Decembr 28. 1689. Gentlemen -- I haue received yo^ Letters w^h give me great Satisfaction of your integrity & resolucon & having received Orders from his Mat'^s King William to take care of this Govprnm* haue sent my orders to Cap* Staas & y® officers & People there, by Which you will see how they Shall be setled Likewise goes herewith Commissions for yo^ Justices & to keep your Monethly Courts, desiring you to send me word by y® first what

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officers you shall choose for y*' Militia that so Commissions may be sent you: Entreating you to keep in Love and unity amongst your Selves, and as soone that your case shall be stated w^'' all y^ advantage imaginable by him that Is

Gentlemen -- I haue received yo^ Letters w^h give me great Satisfaction of your integrity & resolucon & having received Orders from his Mat'^s King William to take care of this Govprnm* haue sent my orders to Cap* Staas & y® officers & People there, by Which you will see how they Shall be setled Likewise goes herewith Commissions for yo^ Justices & to keep your Monethly Courts, desiring you to send me word by y® first what

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officers you shall choose for y*' Militia that so Commissions may be sent you: Entreating you to keep in Love and unity amongst your Selves, and as soone that your case shall be stated w^'' all y^ advantage imaginable by him that Is

Yo"" very Loving frind

Jacob Leisler.

New York Decembr 2«th 1689. Capt Jochem Staas -- I have rec<^ yo^ Letters and are very well Satisfy ed w^^ your Conduct and Method of affaires Especially Keeping a good Correspondency with Cap* Bull, not doubting but he will be of great use unto you Since y« Last Post sent you I have received his Ma^'es orders for taking care of y" governm* in Nicholson's absence taking for my Assistance so many p'sons as shall thinke fit I have for y* purpose herew^'i sent you a Commission for Commanding the ffort &,c^ and for the Magistracy doe order y^ a ffree Election be made of a Mayor, and Aldermen, having Sent Commissions for y^ Sheriffe & Clerk, and y^ Accise, but not y® Quit Rents because its not due till 25"' March next I am willing to have the undermentioned p'sons chosen if y® people will Elect them viz^^ Johannes Wendell, Joh: Bleecker, Pieter Bogardus, Jacob Staas, Harmon Gaansvoort, Gabriel Thomassen, Jeronimus Wendell, Robert Sanders, Luycas Gerritse, and for y^ other parts Major Abramsen Jochem Lamberts, ffor Schanectede, Viz^ David ChristotTels, Reyer Jacobsen, Myndert Wemp, Reynier Schaets Douwe Auckus hoping yt w'h the Monethly Courts will be of Ease to them & that King William and Queen Mary may be proclaimed according to fforme and an order Sent to you for yt pm'pose, Likewise the IS^h day of January for a thanksgiving, & y you do administer y^ Oathes to y*' Sheriffe & y^ Justices of Schancchtede, Likewise you may see what y^ King hath written to New England to approve of their actings, and a blank band for y.*' Scherifie to scale hoping by yo next to hear y^ y® Convention are of another opinion, of which pray give a speedy and Exact Account Enclosed you have a Letter to y® Civill & Military officers, & y® Inhabitants of your

Capt Jochem Staas -- I have rec<^ yo^ Letters and are very well Satisfy ed w^^ your Conduct and Method of affaires Especially Keeping a good Correspondency with Cap* Bull, not doubting but he will be of great use unto you Since y« Last Post sent you I have received his Ma^'es orders for taking care of y" governm* in Nicholson's absence taking for my Assistance so many p'sons as shall thinke fit I have for y* purpose herew^'i sent you a Commission for Commanding the ffort &,c^ and for the Magistracy doe order y^ a ffree Election be made of a Mayor, and Aldermen, having Sent Commissions for y^ Sheriffe & Clerk, and y^ Accise, but not y® Quit Rents because its not due till 25"' March next I am willing to have the undermentioned p'sons chosen if y® people will Elect them viz^^ Johannes Wendell, Joh: Bleecker, Pieter Bogardus, Jacob Staas, Harmon Gaansvoort, Gabriel Thomassen, Jeronimus Wendell, Robert Sanders, Luycas Gerritse, and for y^ other parts Major Abramsen Jochem Lamberts, ffor Schanectede, Viz^ David ChristotTels, Reyer Jacobsen, Myndert Wemp, Reynier Schaets Douwe Auckus hoping yt w'h the Monethly Courts will be of Ease to them & that King William and Queen Mary may be proclaimed according to fforme and an order Sent to you for yt pm'pose, Likewise the IS^h day of January for a thanksgiving, & y you do administer y^ Oathes to y*' Sheriffe & y^ Justices of Schancchtede, Likewise you may see what y^ King hath written to New England to approve of their actings, and a blank band for y.*' Scherifie to scale hoping by yo next to hear y^ y® Convention are of another opinion, of which pray give a speedy and Exact Account Enclosed you have a Letter to y® Civill & Military officers, & y® Inhabitants of your

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city W ** I Entreat may be read to them \\^ all Conveniency and dispatch with hearty respects, wishing you all happino^sp T am Yo^ Assured friend

JacO): I-KISLER.

BY THE LIEU"^ GOVERNOR & COMMANDER IN CHIEFE &c.

By virtue of authority to me derived by his Mat'^^ Ki"g William & being enformed of y® great advantage may be made for his Ma*'^ Interest of a Certaine fFort belonging to the ffrench King were destroyed I doe hereby authorize and empower you Nicholas Rust w^^^ so many as shall voluntarily assist you, not exceeding twenty ffive men of y® King of England his subjects to goe forthw^*^ unto or ware y« s** ffort named Kadarockqua joyned with the Indians in allyance w^h this o^ Crowne as to your wisdome shall seeme meete, and do assault attacque and utterly destroy y® s*J fFort and raze it down to y« ground, as much as in you Lyes to prevent it Ever to be rebuilt againe & y* you give Christian Quarter to y^ s<^ ffrench people therein if desired, but yt none of them may be delivered into y^ possession of y« Indians to Exercise their Cruelty over them, & yt for y« plunder you may agree w^h ye gd Indians to their satisfaction w«h you are to divide amongst you & to oppose &, to distruction bring all or any y* shall defend or assist ye ffrench Interest And for soe doing this shall be your Sufficient Warrant »nd Commission Given under my hand & seale at Fort William this 28th day of flecenib^ 1689.

By virtue of authority to me derived by his Mat'^^ Ki"g William & being enformed of y® great advantage may be made for his Ma*'^ Interest of a Certaine fFort belonging to the ffrench King were destroyed I doe hereby authorize and empower you Nicholas Rust w^^^ so many as shall voluntarily assist you, not exceeding twenty ffive men of y® King of England his subjects to goe forthw^*^ unto or ware y« s** ffort named Kadarockqua joyned with the Indians in allyance w^h this o^ Crowne as to your wisdome shall seeme meete, and do assault attacque and utterly destroy y® s*J fFort and raze it down to y« ground, as much as in you Lyes to prevent it Ever to be rebuilt againe & y* you give Christian Quarter to y^ s<^ ffrench people therein if desired, but yt none of them may be delivered into y^ possession of y« Indians to Exercise their Cruelty over them, & yt for y« plunder you may agree w^h ye gd Indians to their satisfaction w«h you are to divide amongst you & to oppose &, to distruction bring all or any y* shall defend or assist ye ffrench Interest And for soe doing this shall be your Sufficient Warrant »nd Commission Given under my hand & seale at Fort William this 28th day of flecenib^ 1689.

Jacob Leisler.

BY THE LIEU'^ GOVERNOR & COUNCILL &c.

Whereas the Late King James the Second &ca having abdicated the Governm* of England &c^ & the throne being thereby vacant, in whose stead his highnesse y^ Prince of Orange is become o^ most Gracious King & Soveraigne, W^ee having received his s'^ Ma^'es Order for governing this province of New York willing &

Jacob Leisler.

BY THE LIEU'^ GOVERNOR & COUNCILL &c.

Whereas the Late King James the Second &ca having abdicated the Governm* of England &c^ & the throne being thereby vacant, in whose stead his highnesse y^ Prince of Orange is become o^ most Gracious King & Soveraigne, W^ee having received his s'^ Ma^'es Order for governing this province of New York willing &

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requiring us to do & perform e all things y^ shall be found necessary for y^ Kings Service & whereas diverse officers both Civill & Military have commissions from y« Late Governo' Coll. Thomas Dongan & S^ Edmund Andross w^h they vindicate & yet to this day assert & maintaine to be of fforce & Virtue as appears in an Especiall manner under y^ hand and seale of Col: N: Bayard dated 20'!' Octob' Last asserting y« authority of y^ Late K: James & his Governor (although it is manifest that they are illegal) to y'' great prejudice of his Mat'« King William's right, Interest & Soveraignty of this his S<J Province likewise pernicious & dangerous to y^ Governm* & to the great disquite & discouragem* both of y« Order, peace & tranquility of his Mamies good subjects herein And y* proper Remedies May be applied to take of y® fears & Jealousijs thereby occasioned amongst y« s^ subjects, as also not only for y® present Ease but for future security of y« Kings dignity & o"" safety --

These are in his Maf'^s name to Will & require all every or any p^son or p^sons within this province having such Commission or Commissions, warrants or other Instruments of power or Command Either Civill or Military from y^ aforesf^ Coll Thomas Dongan or Sr Edmund Andross, upon notice of this our Order, forthwith or as soon as posible to apply themselves unto y« Major or one Justice of y^ peace of the Respective Countys wherein he or they Live & Surrender y^ same unto them who are Ordered to give such pi^son or p^sons certificate of y® same, except the County & city of New York & Richmond who are to repaire to fort William in pursuance of this Order and all such who shall not comply herewith are to be deemed & esteemed as p>"sons 111 affected to this govermn^ & unfit for bearing office or having any trust reposed in them whatsoever & to be regarded as y« case shall require.

These are in his Maf'^s name to Will & require all every or any p^son or p^sons within this province having such Commission or Commissions, warrants or other Instruments of power or Command Either Civill or Military from y^ aforesf^ Coll Thomas Dongan or Sr Edmund Andross, upon notice of this our Order, forthwith or as soon as posible to apply themselves unto y« Major or one Justice of y^ peace of the Respective Countys wherein he or they Live & Surrender y^ same unto them who are Ordered to give such pi^son or p^sons certificate of y® same, except the County & city of New York & Richmond who are to repaire to fort William in pursuance of this Order and all such who shall not comply herewith are to be deemed & esteemed as p>"sons 111 affected to this govermn^ & unfit for bearing office or having any trust reposed in them whatsoever & to be regarded as y« case shall require.

Jacob Leisler,

Fort W>n in New York Decemb' 30, 1689.

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BY THE LIEU"^. GOVERN^ & COUNCIL!.

Forasmuch as there hath been detected a hellish Conspiracy to Subvert his Mat'^s King W^'s Govermnt In this province and that y« same hath been & Yet Is promoted by Latters & other pernicious Messengers sent by y^ s^ Conspirato" from hence to Boston.

These are in his Ma^'es name to Will & require You to make diligent Search & Enquiry In all bowses as well as on y® Rhoad or what places soever you shall Suspect Such Messengers or Letter Carriers to be, or whosoever shall travaille from hence bound for those parts or Coming thence w'^^out a Pass from under my hand y® same to Seize & bring before me w'^ all such papers as Shall be found with him or them and for so doing tliis shall be your suficient Warrant.

These are in his Ma^'es name to Will & require You to make diligent Search & Enquiry In all bowses as well as on y® Rhoad or what places soever you shall Suspect Such Messengers or Letter Carriers to be, or whosoever shall travaille from hence bound for those parts or Coming thence w'^^out a Pass from under my hand y® same to Seize & bring before me w'^ all such papers as Shall be found with him or them and for so doing tliis shall be your suficient Warrant. Given &c. Jany 3^ 1689.

Jacob Leisler To Daniel ter Neure or

whom he shall apoint.

A MEMORIAL!

Of WHAT HAS OCCURRED IN ThEIR Ma*'^ PrOVINCE OF NeW'.

York since the news of Their Ma*'®" happy arrivall in England. Setting forth the necessity of remo\'ing Cap* Fran: Nicholson (late Lieu* Gov"" of the said Province) and putting the command thereof into [the | hands of such persons, of whose fidelity and good Inclination to their present Ma'^ the aforesaid Province is well assured.

The said Cap* Nicholson (in imitation of his Predecessor Coll Dungan) wholly neglected to repair the Fori and Fortifications of the city, and that not without a vehement suspicion, thereby the more easily to betray the same into the enemies hands, of which he gave the said Province sufficient grounds of apprehensions by discovering both by words and actions, his disaffection to the happy Revolution in England, and also to the

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inhabitants of the City by threatening to fire the same aboui their ears.

The said Cap* Nicholson (in imitation of his Predecessor Coll Dungan) wholly neglected to repair the Fori and Fortifications of the city, and that not without a vehement suspicion, thereby the more easily to betray the same into the enemies hands, of which he gave the said Province sufficient grounds of apprehensions by discovering both by words and actions, his disaffection to the happy Revolution in England, and also to the

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inhabitants of the City by threatening to fire the same aboui their ears.

Whereupon the Inhabitants in order to secure the s'^ Fort and City for their Ma*-* use and to repair and fortify the same & to place the government of the Province in the hands of some of undoubted loyalty and affection to their present Ma^* Did remove the said Cap': Nicholson, and made choice of Cap*: Jacob Leisler with a Committee (who were also chosen by the people) to take into their hands the Care and Charge of the Governm' until 1 Their Ma*^ Pleasure should be further know^n.

Shortly after arrived their Ma'^ Proclamation to Proclaim them King and Queen of England, France and Ireland, notice whereof was given to those of the former Councill, and to the Mayor and Aldrmen of the City to assist in proclaiming thereof with the proper ceremonies for that solemnity, who desired an hours time to consider of it, which time being expired and no complyance yielded, but on the contrary an aversion discovered thereto, The said Capt Leisler accompanyed with the Committee & most part of the Inhabitants, did with all the Demonstrations of Joy and affection they were capable of celebrate the same.

Shortly after arrived their Ma'^ Proclamation to Proclaim them King and Queen of England, France and Ireland, notice whereof was given to those of the former Councill, and to the Mayor and Aldrmen of the City to assist in proclaiming thereof with the proper ceremonies for that solemnity, who desired an hours time to consider of it, which time being expired and no complyance yielded, but on the contrary an aversion discovered thereto, The said Capt Leisler accompanyed with the Committee & most part of the Inhabitants, did with all the Demonstrations of Joy and affection they were capable of celebrate the same.

Whereupon the Mayor and Aldermen were suspended and some persons confined, who were the most eminent in opposing Their Ma*^ Interest and this Revolution, and some short time after this Their Mat^^ Letter arrived Directed to Cap* Francis Nicholson Esqr Lieu* Governor of Their Ma's Province of New York and in his absence, to such as for the time being do take, care for the preservation of their Ma^^^ Peace, and Administring ye Laws in that Their Ma's Province, Ordering such to take upon them the Place of Lieu' Governor and Commander in Chief of the said Province, and to proclaim King William & Queen Mary King & Queen of England Scotland France and Ireland and Supreme Lord and Lady of the Province of New York, if not already done, which was accordingly performed.

. The Inhabitants of the said City and Province conceiving that by vertue of Their Ma^* said Letter, the said Cap* Leisler was sufficiently Impowered to Receive the same and to act accor dingly It gave them a generall satisfaction, whereupon the said

Whereupon the Mayor and Aldermen were suspended and some persons confined, who were the most eminent in opposing Their Ma*^ Interest and this Revolution, and some short time after this Their Mat^^ Letter arrived Directed to Cap* Francis Nicholson Esqr Lieu* Governor of Their Ma's Province of New York and in his absence, to such as for the time being do take, care for the preservation of their Ma^^^ Peace, and Administring ye Laws in that Their Ma's Province, Ordering such to take upon them the Place of Lieu' Governor and Commander in Chief of the said Province, and to proclaim King William & Queen Mary King & Queen of England Scotland France and Ireland and Supreme Lord and Lady of the Province of New York, if not already done, which was accordingly performed.

. The Inhabitants of the said City and Province conceiving that by vertue of Their Ma^* said Letter, the said Cap* Leisler was sufficiently Impowered to Receive the same and to act accor dingly It gave them a generall satisfaction, whereupon the said

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Committee were immediately dismissed and a Councill chosen by whose assistance Cap* Leislcr acts in the said Governmt pursuant to His Mats Order.

The members of the former Government notwithstanding gave all the opposition they could to this Reformation & have created a fFaction in the said Province to the endangering y® loss thereof, since it happens at a time that we are under continuall alarms from the frequent attacks the French make upon our Frontiers, so that without the care and precaution aforesaid this Their Ma'^ Province was in apparent hazard of being delivered up to the Canada Forces belonging to the French King, whereby Their present Mats most loyall protestant subjects of this Province would have been rendered miserable, equall to their fears, and this Province became a Colony of the French.

The members of the former Government notwithstanding gave all the opposition they could to this Reformation & have created a fFaction in the said Province to the endangering y® loss thereof, since it happens at a time that we are under continuall alarms from the frequent attacks the French make upon our Frontiers, so that without the care and precaution aforesaid this Their Ma'^ Province was in apparent hazard of being delivered up to the Canada Forces belonging to the French King, whereby Their present Mats most loyall protestant subjects of this Province would have been rendered miserable, equall to their fears, and this Province became a Colony of the French.

And to that height of insolence was that disaffected Party growne, that in a riotous manner in the day time they besett and surrounded the s^ Cap^: Leisler our Lievt. Gov^ in the street treating him with ill Language & threats & had undoubtedly done violence to his person, had they not been apprehensive of dangei to themselves from the people, who immediately gathered to<vether and rescued the Governor out of their hands, seizing some of the principal] actors and Ringleaders in that Ryott and committing them to prison, and their ffriends and confederates sending them provisions to the prison in a superabundant and extraordinary manner, designedly to affront and insult the Governing: thereupon it was thought fit to order, that no provisions should be permitted to be brought them, and they should only he allowed Bread and water, but that severity was continued towards them only for two dales, and aiterw^ards they had the Liberty to have what Provisions they pleased.

Gov^ in the street treating him with ill Language & threats & had undoubtedly done violence to his person, had they not been apprehensive of dangei to themselves from the people, who immediately gathered to<vether and rescued the Governor out of their hands, seizing some of the principal] actors and Ringleaders in that Ryott and committing them to prison, and their ffriends and confederates sending them provisions to the prison in a superabundant and extraordinary manner, designedly to affront and insult the Governing: thereupon it was thought fit to order, that no provisions should be permitted to be brought them, and they should only he allowed Bread and water, but that severity was continued towards them only for two dales, and aiterw^ards they had the Liberty to have what Provisions they pleased.

This riotous Action of the Male-Contents occasioned a fiirther Tumult of ill consequence to themselves for ye Country people upon a rumour that the Governm' was in danger by y^ Rising of the disafiected party, flockt into the City armed in great numbers, cind notwithstanding the endeavours of the Magistrals to appease them, they took the liberty (as is too usual] with an enraged tuuititude) to perpetrate revenge on those which were y« occasion

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of their coming, Quartering themselves in their houses for two daies and committing divers Insolences upon them, much to the dissatisfaction of the Magistrates till they could persuade them to return in quiet to their houses, however it was thought requisite by the Governm* for the preventing such disorders for the future and to secure the publick peace, to detein severall of the disaf fected in Prison for a time, some whereof were since fined, but all ordered to be discharged from Prison upon paying their Fines and entering into Recognizance to be of good Behaviour for the future.

of their coming, Quartering themselves in their houses for two daies and committing divers Insolences upon them, much to the dissatisfaction of the Magistrates till they could persuade them to return in quiet to their houses, however it was thought requisite by the Governm* for the preventing such disorders for the future and to secure the publick peace, to detein severall of the disaf fected in Prison for a time, some whereof were since fined, but all ordered to be discharged from Prison upon paying their Fines and entering into Recognizance to be of good Behaviour for the future.

The Fort and City are therefore now in a good posture wanting only Ammunition.

The Commissions are called in from those of y^ former Militia, who acted under Coll Dungan and S' Edmond Andros, and other Commissions granted in the name of their present Ma*'^ to such as are well affected to their Mat'^a Interest.

Upon these our actings for the Securing Their Ma'^ Interest m this Pro^^nce and conserving the publick Peace our enemys have endeavoured all they can to misrepresent us and load ug with Reproach, by terming our aforesaid proceedings a Dutch Ploti, because indeed three quarter parts of the Inhabitants are descended from the Dutch & speak that lanouage, and they also threaten our mine, if ever the Government come into their hands again.

Which that it may not doe, and Their Ma^'^ most loyal and dutifull subjects in this province may reap y^ benefit and blessing of this most happy Revolution, and not be made a Prey to most implacable and Insulting enemies on our Borders, who are ready to enter and devour us -- humbly Submitting ourselves to your Mats most Royall Will and Pleasure

Upon these our actings for the Securing Their Ma'^ Interest m this Pro^^nce and conserving the publick Peace our enemys have endeavoured all they can to misrepresent us and load ug with Reproach, by terming our aforesaid proceedings a Dutch Ploti, because indeed three quarter parts of the Inhabitants are descended from the Dutch & speak that lanouage, and they also threaten our mine, if ever the Government come into their hands again.

Which that it may not doe, and Their Ma^'^ most loyal and dutifull subjects in this province may reap y^ benefit and blessing of this most happy Revolution, and not be made a Prey to most implacable and Insulting enemies on our Borders, who are ready to enter and devour us -- humbly Submitting ourselves to your Mats most Royall Will and Pleasure

Endorsed,

Memorial of the late occurrences at New York

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BY THE LIEU^ GOVERNOR & COUNCELL &c.

Whereas I am Enformed yt y^ Books, records, and other Papers relating Queens County upon Long Island in ye possession of William Nicolls, Andrew Gibbs, Daniell Whitehead or Either of them the s^ William Nicolls being Esteemed as Gierke or Register of y^ County --

These are in his Ma^ie King Wm name to will and Require you to make diligent Enquiry for all Bookes, Records or other papers Relating to y^ Courts of Judicature or any ways belonging or appartaining unto y^ Tryalls by Law in s^ County If in ye possession of y^ abovenamed p'sons or any others whatsoever y^ same to demand & receive, & in Case of Refusall by force to seize, com pell & obtaine ye same & deliver unto Daniel Danton who is authorized Clerk or Register for y® s^ County taking an Inventory & Receipt for y^ same and in so doing this shall be sufficient Warrant, Given &c New York Jan. 7th 16||.

These are in his Ma^ie King Wm name to will and Require you to make diligent Enquiry for all Bookes, Records or other papers Relating to y^ Courts of Judicature or any ways belonging or appartaining unto y^ Tryalls by Law in s^ County If in ye possession of y^ abovenamed p'sons or any others whatsoever y^ same to demand & receive, & in Case of Refusall by force to seize, com pell & obtaine ye same & deliver unto Daniel Danton who is authorized Clerk or Register for y® s^ County taking an Inventory & Receipt for y^ same and in so doing this shall be sufficient Warrant, Given &c New York Jan. 7th 16||.

Jacob Leisler, To M' John Coe Sheriffe of Queens

County on Long Island.

SHERIFF PRETTY TO MILBORNE.

Albany: 15: Jan: 1689-90.

Mr. Milborn

You" ResC^ and returne you harty thanks for youre kindness, for those Comissions. I received But here thay are littell regarded at present, till such time thaij see Leif^ Gou^ Leislear Comission or a Coppy from his Majt>e then thay shall humbly submitt, till then thay shall Keepe what thay haue in there hands, for his Majt'" Saruise -- as you shall see more at large By what Cap*" Staats now sends downe of the transactions of what has bin don here, which if Tuder or W^ Nicolls, ware: imploijed to handell them. I question not but thaij would emty there pockits, and make some harts shake, pray deliuer the inclosed to M^ D: Lanoij and: I shall doe my best ende" to get in the quitt Rents, and to enter

I received But here thay are littell regarded at present, till such time thaij see Leif^ Gou^ Leislear Comission or a Coppy from his Majt>e then thay shall humbly submitt, till then thay shall Keepe what thay haue in there hands, for his Majt'" Saruise -- as you shall see more at large By what Cap*" Staats now sends downe of the transactions of what has bin don here, which if Tuder or W^ Nicolls, ware: imploijed to handell them. I question not but thaij would emty there pockits, and make some harts shake, pray deliuer the inclosed to M^ D: Lanoij and: I shall doe my best ende" to get in the quitt Rents, and to enter

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upon the other see soon as I can: I hope there Blud will not be •dlhvayes: hott -- in the mein time, patience, with my harty saruise presented unto yo" & all true friends I rest, &c.

your Reall fiend & Saru^ Rich** PRExrij.

y« word to frend Clark is oyst^i's. Endorsed,

To Mr Jacob Milborne Secry: at ffort William in New Yorke. about y® begining of Apri last past Ro: Livingston tould me that there was ap'sell of Rebels gon out of Holland into England, & the prince of orringe was the hed of them & he might see how got out a gaine, & should come to same end as Mulmoth did : this T can testify. Rich^ PREXxij.

BY THE LIEUT'^ GOVERN''' & COUNCILL &^.

New York. Whereas Colonell Nicolaes Bayard of this County hath Comitted high Misdemeanor* against his Maties Autliority in tliis Province as appears by his hand & seale by writing Execrable Lyes & pernicious falsehoods

To Mr Jacob Milborne Secry: at ffort William in New Yorke. about y® begining of Apri last past Ro: Livingston tould me that there was ap'sell of Rebels gon out of Holland into England, & the prince of orringe was the hed of them & he might see how got out a gaine, & should come to same end as Mulmoth did : this T can testify. Rich^ PREXxij.

BY THE LIEUT'^ GOVERN''' & COUNCILL &^.

New York. Whereas Colonell Nicolaes Bayard of this County hath Comitted high Misdemeanor* against his Maties Autliority in tliis Province as appears by his hand & seale by writing Execrable Lyes & pernicious falsehoods

These are in his Ma^'^ King Williams name to Will & require vou to apprehend y* Body of said Bayard w^heresoever he is to Jie found & in what place soever he may Be suspected y^ same lo Breacke open or by any other violences make way to him in Case of resistance or Concealmt^ & his said body before me to Hear or Cause to be Brought & all whome shall oppose or any wise resist or Endeavor to Conceale him And all Officers Both Military & Civill are hereby Strictly required to aid & assist you therein as they will Answer y^ Contrary at their utmost Perills, (riven under my hand and seale at Fort William In New York January 17^'' 1689. Jacob Leislek

The same for Stephanus Van Cortlandt

The same for Anthony Brockholdst

The same for Pieter Jacobse Marius

These are in his Ma^'^ King Williams name to Will & require vou to apprehend y* Body of said Bayard w^heresoever he is to Jie found & in what place soever he may Be suspected y^ same lo Breacke open or by any other violences make way to him in Case of resistance or Concealmt^ & his said body before me to Hear or Cause to be Brought & all whome shall oppose or any wise resist or Endeavor to Conceale him And all Officers Both Military & Civill are hereby Strictly required to aid & assist you therein as they will Answer y^ Contrary at their utmost Perills, (riven under my hand and seale at Fort William In New York January 17^'' 1689. Jacob Leislek

The same for Stephanus Van Cortlandt

The same for Anthony Brockholdst

The same for Pieter Jacobse Marius

The same for William NicoUs

The same for Robert Reed.

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COMMISSION TO HOLD A COURT OF OYER AND TERMINER.

William by the grace of God of England, Scotland, france & Yreland &c King defend^ of y^ faith To Peter de Lanoy Esq' Judge of o^^ Court of Oyer & terminer & Gen^i goall delivery Gerardus Eeeckman Johannes vermilje John Hendrickse Bruyn Benjamin Blagge Hendrick Johnson John Spratt Cornells Plevier &. Johannis Provoost Greeting

Know Yee that we have assigned you or any five of you whereof ye gd Peter de Lanoy Judge of o*" s'^ Court of Oyer & Terminer to be. one to enquire by the Oath of Good & Lawfull men of our City & County of N York & by other ways manners and methods by w«=^ the trueth may be ye Better Knowne as well within Libertyes as out of all mannors of treasons misprisons of treasons murthers homicides fellonyes Burglaries and all other Crimes oilences & Injuries whatsoever & of their accessaries within sayd City & County afores'^ by whome soever or in what mannei soever had done Perpetrated or Comitted & by whome to whome or with whome when in what manner & if how & of othei articles and Circumstances afores^ and any thing Concerning the same and y® s'i treasons fellonyes and all other y^ Prmisses for this time to hear try & determine According to )♦ Lawes of this our Province, the Lawes & Customs of o' King dome of England And therefore Wee Comand you that you oi any five of you whereof y® s"^ Peter De La Noy Judge of o» Court of Oyer & Terminer & Gen^i Goall delivery to Be one on Wednesday next Being y« 22^^ day of January Instant to Be held at ye City hall of the said City & County of N York make diligent Enquiry unto y« P^misses & all & singular y^ said Prmisses to here try & determine in manner & forme afores'^ so farr as it appurtaineth to Justice according to ye Lawes of this o"" Province & y^ Lawes & Customes of o^ Kingdome of England Wee have therefore Comanded y*^ Sheriffe of o^ said City & County on y^ s^ 22 of day of January as afores"! to Cause to Come before You such and so many good & Lawfull Men of his Baylewicks as well without Libertyes as within by whome y'' truth of things may be y® better knowne & Inquird.

Know Yee that we have assigned you or any five of you whereof ye gd Peter de Lanoy Judge of o*" s'^ Court of Oyer & Terminer to be. one to enquire by the Oath of Good & Lawfull men of our City & County of N York & by other ways manners and methods by w«=^ the trueth may be ye Better Knowne as well within Libertyes as out of all mannors of treasons misprisons of treasons murthers homicides fellonyes Burglaries and all other Crimes oilences & Injuries whatsoever & of their accessaries within sayd City & County afores'^ by whome soever or in what mannei soever had done Perpetrated or Comitted & by whome to whome or with whome when in what manner & if how & of othei articles and Circumstances afores^ and any thing Concerning the same and y® s'i treasons fellonyes and all other y^ Prmisses for this time to hear try & determine According to )♦ Lawes of this our Province, the Lawes & Customs of o' King dome of England And therefore Wee Comand you that you oi any five of you whereof y® s"^ Peter De La Noy Judge of o» Court of Oyer & Terminer & Gen^i Goall delivery to Be one on Wednesday next Being y« 22^^ day of January Instant to Be held at ye City hall of the said City & County of N York make diligent Enquiry unto y« P^misses & all & singular y^ said Prmisses to here try & determine in manner & forme afores'^ so farr as it appurtaineth to Justice according to ye Lawes of this o"" Province & y^ Lawes & Customes of o^ Kingdome of England Wee have therefore Comanded y*^ Sheriffe of o^ said City & County on y^ s^ 22 of day of January as afores"! to Cause to Come before You such and so many good & Lawfull Men of his Baylewicks as well without Libertyes as within by whome y'' truth of things may be y® better knowne & Inquird.

In testi-

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mony wnereof wee have caused y^ seall of o'' said Province to Be affixed att fort William the 18*^ day of January 1689 & in y« first yeare of o^ Reigne

Jacob Leisler

\* Here follows another Commission to hold a Court of Oyer and Terminer in Queens County on 29"^ Jan'y 1689. It is of similar tenor & date to the above & is addressed to Peter De La Noy Mathias Harvey, John Tredwell, Nathaniel Denton, Nathaniel Coole, John Town send Senior & John Simmons Senior or any five of them.

LEISLER TO JACOB MELYN.

Anno 1689 : the 24th January in will : fort MoNs: Jacob Malline -- Yours by the pretended post peri is come to myne hands with the printed papers, for your brother which shall be send I give you many thanks for the charity you have towards me, that you receive no reports to any prejudice ag' me, I have stopt peri in his returne home, and found myne letter to your Governor broke open & abused, I intend he must keep me here company for a while, thei'efore send one post of purpose that his letters may goe forward I have found amongst his letters severall seditious one which hes caused me to secure & confine Bayard, William Nicholls & the ferry mans wife Van Cortland & his wife have made their escape, the bearer Mr Elkona pembrock hes the coppy of some of their letters to whom I crave refcence of what is past since he hes been present, & for the service of the Country undertakes this voyage to inform the honest well meaned people verbally what is passed I desire if you please the continuance of your intelligence Either to me or the Mayer, wee are soe occupied by the wicked people that I must breake of and after myne respect remaine Your friend & servant

Anno 1689 : the 24th January in will : fort MoNs: Jacob Malline -- Yours by the pretended post peri is come to myne hands with the printed papers, for your brother which shall be send I give you many thanks for the charity you have towards me, that you receive no reports to any prejudice ag' me, I have stopt peri in his returne home, and found myne letter to your Governor broke open & abused, I intend he must keep me here company for a while, thei'efore send one post of purpose that his letters may goe forward I have found amongst his letters severall seditious one which hes caused me to secure & confine Bayard, William Nicholls & the ferry mans wife Van Cortland & his wife have made their escape, the bearer Mr Elkona pembrock hes the coppy of some of their letters to whom I crave refcence of what is past since he hes been present, & for the service of the Country undertakes this voyage to inform the honest well meaned people verbally what is passed I desire if you please the continuance of your intelligence Either to me or the Mayer, wee are soe occupied by the wicked people that I must breake of and after myne respect remaine Your friend & servant

Jacob Leisler

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* COL. BAYARD'S PETITIONS.

To the Honorable Jacob Leisler Esq"" L* governor of the province of New York & the Hon'''e Council

The Humble petition of Nicholas Bayard Humbly Sheweth -- That the petitioner & Prisoner since this two days, has been taken with an extreme sickness in Body, & humbly craves your Honorable Commisiration, the Petitioner acknowledging his great Error in disgrading the authority which he humbly ownes & Craves pardon for -- Praying that he may be releaved from his dismal detention, promising to behave himself from henceforth with all submission & perform Whatever your honours shall be pleased to adjudge against him.

The Humble petition of Nicholas Bayard Humbly Sheweth -- That the petitioner & Prisoner since this two days, has been taken with an extreme sickness in Body, & humbly craves your Honorable Commisiration, the Petitioner acknowledging his great Error in disgrading the authority which he humbly ownes & Craves pardon for -- Praying that he may be releaved from his dismal detention, promising to behave himself from henceforth with all submission & perform Whatever your honours shall be pleased to adjudge against him. Praying that his Errors may be attributed depriving from his impatience & vents of his foolish passion, & therefore that the honours will be pleased to remit his fault at least by rising from this misserable Confinement. •

<&. the Petitioners as in duty bound shall Ever pray 8i. remain your Honours Humble Serv*. 24 Jan'y 1689-90. On the Indorsement was written The petition of Colonel Nicholas Bayard Jan'y 24, 1689.

Read the 26t'i Ibid.

I. M. CI. Council

To the Honorable Jacob Leisler Esq"" Lieut Gouenor of the Province of New York & the Honb' Council

The Humble Petition of Nicholas Bayard Humbly Sheweth, that the distressed Petitioner is Still continuing very sick in Body and to his great sorrow was heard of the Slaughters & Murders which the french and Indians of Cannida have lately committed at Schaneghtede, but that which releaves the distressed Petition!" to the heart is that the Petition"" should be accused of being the occasion thereof -- by writing of letters to Albany, for to create

The Humble Petition of Nicholas Bayard Humbly Sheweth, that the distressed Petitioner is Still continuing very sick in Body and to his great sorrow was heard of the Slaughters & Murders which the french and Indians of Cannida have lately committed at Schaneghtede, but that which releaves the distressed Petition!" to the heart is that the Petition"" should be accused of being the occasion thereof -- by writing of letters to Albany, for to create

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seditions, which some Malitious j)ersons desighning the destruction of the Petitioner, undoubtedly has aspersed, for the petitioner has since his departure from Albany not wrote to any there but only to Mr Peter Schuyler & M'' Levinston, at his first comming down, the contents whereof, are no more but to thank them for their civilities & that the petitioner was forced to Abscond himself here Since at his landing, a State search was made for him, which Letters were sent by his Cousin Casper Teller, & one to His Brother Teller relating his private affairs, & to thank him and his family for the kindness received at the Petitioners being there, which is all that Petitioners has wrote to any persons whatsoever either in the County of Albany or Ulster, Your Petitioner therefore humbly Prays that the honors will not be pleased to give such credit to said aspersion, as to Cause the distressed Aveak, Prisoner, to be continued in Irons within this dismal confinement as the petitioner Keeper has by the Honors orders put the Petition'', whereby he is Quite disabled to help himself & must unadoubtly Perish in this Condition unless Your Honors will be pleased to have commiseration of Your honours distressed Petitioner, And Since it has been Your honors pleasure to Recommend Your Petitioner to inform Your honours of the truth of his behavour at Albany last summer, the Petitioner shall therefore inform Your Honours, of the full and Sincere truth, as he will answer before his god, that he went up to Albany upon no other design, but to shun the trouble and hazard of being destroyed here, as your Petitioners was informed threatens were made & that during his abode in Albany aforesaid, he found all the Magistrates^ of that place or Such with whom Your Pett'"" conversed withal! , upon all occasions to manifest their utmost Zeal for the Interest of our gracious Sovereigns Lord & Lady King William & Queen Mary & for the preservation of the peace, & Administring of Your Laws in Your said County but were of the oppinion as they Several times declared that they were not in any wise Subordinate to the City of New York (nor the power then exercised therein) but that government of that County, was only lodgeil within themselves, Untill their Ma'ies pleasure should be known persuant to their Ma^'^^ gracious Proclamation of the M^h of

seditions, which some Malitious j)ersons desighning the destruction of the Petitioner, undoubtedly has aspersed, for the petitioner has since his departure from Albany not wrote to any there but only to Mr Peter Schuyler & M'' Levinston, at his first comming down, the contents whereof, are no more but to thank them for their civilities & that the petitioner was forced to Abscond himself here Since at his landing, a State search was made for him, which Letters were sent by his Cousin Casper Teller, & one to His Brother Teller relating his private affairs, & to thank him and his family for the kindness received at the Petitioners being there, which is all that Petitioners has wrote to any persons whatsoever either in the County of Albany or Ulster, Your Petitioner therefore humbly Prays that the honors will not be pleased to give such credit to said aspersion, as to Cause the distressed Aveak, Prisoner, to be continued in Irons within this dismal confinement as the petitioner Keeper has by the Honors orders put the Petition'', whereby he is Quite disabled to help himself & must unadoubtly Perish in this Condition unless Your Honors will be pleased to have commiseration of Your honours distressed Petitioner, And Since it has been Your honors pleasure to Recommend Your Petitioner to inform Your honours of the truth of his behavour at Albany last summer, the Petitioner shall therefore inform Your Honours, of the full and Sincere truth, as he will answer before his god, that he went up to Albany upon no other design, but to shun the trouble and hazard of being destroyed here, as your Petitioners was informed threatens were made & that during his abode in Albany aforesaid, he found all the Magistrates^ of that place or Such with whom Your Pett'"" conversed withal! , upon all occasions to manifest their utmost Zeal for the Interest of our gracious Sovereigns Lord & Lady King William & Queen Mary & for the preservation of the peace, & Administring of Your Laws in Your said County but were of the oppinion as they Several times declared that they were not in any wise Subordinate to the City of New York (nor the power then exercised therein) but that government of that County, was only lodgeil within themselves, Untill their Ma'ies pleasure should be known persuant to their Ma^'^^ gracious Proclamation of the M^h of

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February An Dom 1688 & Your Petitioners Acknowledge that he himself was also of the same opinion, and that he in private company with several of them has declared himself in that manner in which if your Petitioner has done amiss he humbly craves your honours pardon for; but that your Petitioner was cal'd to be a Member of their Court or made privy to the affairs of the Court or County more than he might hear was publick to others Private Persons, or was ever present in any of their Courts of Meetings (as your Petitioner is accused withall) is altogether a false aspersion, except only that Your Petitioner with M"" Stephanus Van Cortland were only sent for to enquire what they both would be willing to contribute or lend to the said County for the raising of some forces in defence of the said County, against any attempt of an enemy from Canada in which your petitioner expressed his Willingness and was thereupon without any further dismist & as your Petitioner was retired for Albany with no other in trust but as before express'd to which he calls god to witness, and would have also stayed there untill the arival of a Governor or some orders from our gracious Sovereigns -- in answer to the Letters which your Petitioner in Conjunction with the Lieut. Governor Nicholson & the Council had wrote to his Lordship Charles Earl of Shrewsberry, principal Secretary of State, & to the Honorable William Blathwait Esqr Secretary of the Plantations sent by the ship beaver, & with the said Lieut. Governor, with duplicates by some of the other Ships about the beginningof June last past, but the mortal Sickness of your Petitioner's son & other pressing occurrences necessitated Yom' Petitioners return to New York the place of his abode & finding that at Your Petitioner's Landing a strick Search was made for his person for what reason, he knows not but was afraid that some hurt might befall him, he therefore ever since, absconded himself untill the arrival of their Maj'^'es Messinger M^" Jn° Riggs when your Petitioner gave Notice to M"" Frederick Phillips of his being in town whereupon the said Mr.

Governor, with duplicates by some of the other Ships about the beginningof June last past, but the mortal Sickness of your Petitioner's son & other pressing occurrences necessitated Yom' Petitioners return to New York the place of his abode & finding that at Your Petitioner's Landing a strick Search was made for his person for what reason, he knows not but was afraid that some hurt might befall him, he therefore ever since, absconded himself untill the arrival of their Maj'^'es Messinger M^" Jn° Riggs when your Petitioner gave Notice to M"" Frederick Phillips of his being in town whereupon the said Mr. Phillips as being one of the late Council together with the said Riggs the same night of his arrival came to your Petitioners house & gave Your Petitioner the perusal of the subscriptions of the two Packets, which he declared were

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sent by him the said l^iggs from White hall directed (to your Petitioners best remembrance) To our trusty and well beloved Captain Francis Nicholson Esq"" our Lieut Govenor & Commander in Chiefe of our province of New York in America or in his absence to such as for the time being do take care for the keeping of the peace & adminlstring the Laws of our said province of New York in America; & whit hall certified that altho, your said Council (w^ith the said L* Govenor Nicholson who was departed for England) had been hindered by other domestic troubles from officiating for some small time as a Council Yet since the Justices of the Peace by virtue of their Commission & their Mat'^s said proclamation having performed the same, that it was his oppinion that the said Packets in the absence of the said Francis Nicholson did belong to your Petitioners, with the rest of the said Council, as an answer to their said letters, by the Ship beaver, & by them to be communicated to the several Justices of the Peace, with further Promise as from M"" Stephanus Van Cortland, being also a member of said Council Should come to town, & the Council should meet, that he would deliver the said Packets to them & take a receipt for them for the same, with further assurances that he did not believe that Captain Leisler (as he termed your honour) would open to receive the said Packets, tho the same were tendered to him, but the next morning before the said Council could meet, Your Petitioner was informed that the Packets were upon demand delivered to your honour, & your Petitioner must Confess that he has been so unhappy, as to be of the same oppinion that the said Packets did not belong to your honour but to the said Council & Justices, in which your Petitioner was also strengthened by several letters from Boston By the oppinion of such few persons, as he said that time conversed withall, which has occasioned that your Petitioner in his letters to John West has most unadvisedly and in his foolish passion has altered his oppinion, in such severe and unbecoming expressions, to the disgrading of your honours Authority, But your Petitioner never had the thoughts directly or indirectly to endeavour for to remove your honor's Authority, by any manner of force or with any the least danger of bloodshed, but was

sent by him the said l^iggs from White hall directed (to your Petitioners best remembrance) To our trusty and well beloved Captain Francis Nicholson Esq"" our Lieut Govenor & Commander in Chiefe of our province of New York in America or in his absence to such as for the time being do take care for the keeping of the peace & adminlstring the Laws of our said province of New York in America; & whit hall certified that altho, your said Council (w^ith the said L* Govenor Nicholson who was departed for England) had been hindered by other domestic troubles from officiating for some small time as a Council Yet since the Justices of the Peace by virtue of their Commission & their Mat'^s said proclamation having performed the same, that it was his oppinion that the said Packets in the absence of the said Francis Nicholson did belong to your Petitioners, with the rest of the said Council, as an answer to their said letters, by the Ship beaver, & by them to be communicated to the several Justices of the Peace, with further Promise as from M"" Stephanus Van Cortland, being also a member of said Council Should come to town, & the Council should meet, that he would deliver the said Packets to them & take a receipt for them for the same, with further assurances that he did not believe that Captain Leisler (as he termed your honour) would open to receive the said Packets, tho the same were tendered to him, but the next morning before the said Council could meet, Your Petitioner was informed that the Packets were upon demand delivered to your honour, & your Petitioner must Confess that he has been so unhappy, as to be of the same oppinion that the said Packets did not belong to your honour but to the said Council & Justices, in which your Petitioner was also strengthened by several letters from Boston By the oppinion of such few persons, as he said that time conversed withall, which has occasioned that your Petitioner in his letters to John West has most unadvisedly and in his foolish passion has altered his oppinion, in such severe and unbecoming expressions, to the disgrading of your honours Authority, But your Petitioner never had the thoughts directly or indirectly to endeavour for to remove your honor's Authority, by any manner of force or with any the least danger of bloodshed, but was

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resolved to oe passive and abscond himself till further orders from our gracious Sovereighn's Should arrive which your honours petition's declare to be the very truth as he is ready to advere upon Oath & therefore hopes & most humbly prayes that your honours will not be pleased to attribute the petition' said unbecoming and disgrading expressions, otherwise, but as events of his foolish passion, neither that your honour will remember any of the Particular disjusts which heretofore have been between his honour the Govenor, & your distressed Prissoner, but that your honour, will be graciously pleased to have compassion with your Petitioners Misserable condition, having had all this day a great fever upon him, lying in Irons not able to help himself and destitute of all other aid or assistance in so much that your distressed prisoner must o£ necessity perish in this Calamity unless your honours will be pleased in Mercy to Consider his deplorable condition.

Wherefore your distressed petitioner in all humble manner implores to your honours praying for your honours mercy in graciously pardoning the Petitioners said folly, or at least not to suffer your distressed sick prisoner to perish in this manner but to grant the said miserable Prisoner if possible to be bailed or otherwise, such relief as his deplorable situation require to preserve him from perishing in this Dismal Confinement, the God of Mercy will be pleased to dispose your honours for Mercy towards your Petitioner who is in duty bound shall ever pray & remains Yours honours Most Humble

Wherefore your distressed petitioner in all humble manner implores to your honours praying for your honours mercy in graciously pardoning the Petitioners said folly, or at least not to suffer your distressed sick prisoner to perish in this manner but to grant the said miserable Prisoner if possible to be bailed or otherwise, such relief as his deplorable situation require to preserve him from perishing in this Dismal Confinement, the God of Mercy will be pleased to dispose your honours for Mercy towards your Petitioner who is in duty bound shall ever pray & remains Yours honours Most Humble

Servant.

N Bayard

BY THE LIEU^ GOVERNOR &c.

Whereas Capt" Gerbrunt Claessen of Gemoenepa hath desyred my Liberty & Lycence to purchase of ye Indians a Certaine parcell of Land lying & Being at Kigtawangh upon hudsons River within Dutchess County ' being bounded on the West w^h

1 Now Putnam.

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ihc Great River & y« laiul of Sarah Kierstede on ye North side by a Rivolet or run of Water on y^ East side bounded with y* great hills on y<= South side w*^ an arm of y" great River afores<J w^'' hath not yet been Legally purchased or bough of ye Indians: Thess may certify that y^ s'^ Gerbrunts Claesson hath hereby liberty & license to purchase of y^ Indians y« said parcell of Land, provided it hath not been legally disposed of to any others & ye said purchase to Be made before some of his Mat'^s Justices of ye peace in y^ s*' dutchess County or West Chester on or before ye first day of July next Ensuing y^ date hereof And the Surveyor Generall or his DepuCy are hereby Required to Survey the Said Tract of Lands'to make a Report thereof into ye Secy^ Office for weh this shall Be his warrant.

ihc Great River & y« laiul of Sarah Kierstede on ye North side by a Rivolet or run of Water on y^ East side bounded with y* great hills on y<= South side w*^ an arm of y" great River afores<J w^'' hath not yet been Legally purchased or bough of ye Indians: Thess may certify that y^ s'^ Gerbrunts Claesson hath hereby liberty & license to purchase of y^ Indians y« said parcell of Land, provided it hath not been legally disposed of to any others & ye said purchase to Be made before some of his Mat'^s Justices of ye peace in y^ s*' dutchess County or West Chester on or before ye first day of July next Ensuing y^ date hereof And the Surveyor Generall or his DepuCy are hereby Required to Survey the Said Tract of Lands'to make a Report thereof into ye Secy^ Office for weh this shall Be his warrant. Dated In New Yorke at Fort William This 25th Jay of Jany. 1689. » Jacob Leisler

BY THE LIEU"^ GOVERNO'^ & COUNCILL &c.

Whereas I am enformed that there is Severall Barrells of gun porwder in ye Custody of M"" John Pell of Pelham within Westchester County

These are to will & require you to make diligent Search and Enquiry for the same & what quantity you find to make a report unto mee forth^vith. . Given &c february l^t 1689.

Jacob Leisler

LEISLER TO GOV. TREAT.

Honorable SIR N : york ffebruary 14th 1689.

BY THE LIEU"^ GOVERNO'^ & COUNCILL &c.

Whereas I am enformed that there is Severall Barrells of gun porwder in ye Custody of M"" John Pell of Pelham within Westchester County

These are to will & require you to make diligent Search and Enquiry for the same & what quantity you find to make a report unto mee forth^vith. . Given &c february l^t 1689.

Jacob Leisler

LEISLER TO GOV. TREAT.

Honorable SIR N : york ffebruary 14th 1689.

By these I am to informe your Hono"" of the insolencies of that part of this province namely Albany which is hightined & Improved by Captane Jonathan Bull & those under his command in subordinatione to such who terme themselves a Conventione, setting themselves up in defiance of his Maties Intrest, to the great abatement of his revenue & discouragement of such who pursue his orders & commands, and proclaiming him King of Scotland & supreme Lord of this province who take care for preserving the peace & administering the lawes of this province Mhich calls for immediate redress, to that purpose I advise your

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Hono"" of that forthwith Mr ffitch & such who are acquainted with our proceedings in his Maties King williams behalfe may conveen at such place within your Collony as shall to your discretione seeme meet without delay, the kings interest in this province depending solly upon the stating of such articles as shall be presented by three persons who will receive full power to conclude what shall be requisite concerning this affaire, whereupon such resolutiones will be taken & presented with that vigour & faithfullness that (by Gods blessing) I doubt not but will discover who are the faithfull subjects, & those that are otherwayes, to evince which I shall all wayes approve my selfe your Honors humble servant &c God willing the delegation may be at Milford upon Thursday next.

Hono"" of that forthwith Mr ffitch & such who are acquainted with our proceedings in his Maties King williams behalfe may conveen at such place within your Collony as shall to your discretione seeme meet without delay, the kings interest in this province depending solly upon the stating of such articles as shall be presented by three persons who will receive full power to conclude what shall be requisite concerning this affaire, whereupon such resolutiones will be taken & presented with that vigour & faithfullness that (by Gods blessing) I doubt not but will discover who are the faithfull subjects, & those that are otherwayes, to evince which I shall all wayes approve my selfe your Honors humble servant &c God willing the delegation may be at Milford upon Thursday next.

* THE SAME TO THE SAME.

Fort WiUiam Feb. 15th 1689. HoN^le Sr -- Since our other, the sad news of the French w* their Indians have killed most of the Inhabitants of Schanectede, burnt their houses and carryed their provisions, to a greater number as is to be feared, who are encouraged by that convention & Colonel Bayard's faction, who haue asserted the Commissioners of S^ Edmund Andross to remaine in full force ; the consequence thereof is verry dangerous, for that King James and they espouse one cause,, but when the persons advised of arrive [toj you w<^^ may be some dayes longer than was before expressed, supposing Friday next it will be further dilated, hoping care will be taken that all convenient dispatch may be offered unto them, desiring the Lord to give us suitable supplyes of his assistance to doe our duty in this sad occasion and that all evil members may be discovered and accordingly censured With due respects I am

HoN^le Sr -- Since our other, the sad news of the French w* their Indians have killed most of the Inhabitants of Schanectede, burnt their houses and carryed their provisions, to a greater number as is to be feared, who are encouraged by that convention & Colonel Bayard's faction, who haue asserted the Commissioners of S^ Edmund Andross to remaine in full force ; the consequence thereof is verry dangerous, for that King James and they espouse one cause,, but when the persons advised of arrive [toj you w<^^ may be some dayes longer than was before expressed, supposing Friday next it will be further dilated, hoping care will be taken that all convenient dispatch may be offered unto them, desiring the Lord to give us suitable supplyes of his assistance to doe our duty in this sad occasion and that all evil members may be discovered and accordingly censured With due respects I am

Sr yor Honors Humble Serv' Superscribed Jacob Leisler.

To the Honbie Robert Treat Esquire Govern"" of His Maties Colony of Connecticutt For their Ma^'ea Service These

AUMINISTRATION OF

BY THE LIEU"^ GOVERNOR &ca.

Whereas John Jennings inhabitant in y® County of Westchester hath Spoken certaine words against the Title and dignity of o^ Gracious Soveraigne King William

These are in his Mat'^s name to Will & require you to apprehend the Body of said John Jennings the same forthwith to bring before me and my Coimcill to answer what shall be objected against him and for so doing this shall be your sufficient warrant. Given &.c. this 14'^^ day of fFebruary Anno 1689.

Whereas John Jennings inhabitant in y® County of Westchester hath Spoken certaine words against the Title and dignity of o^ Gracious Soveraigne King William

These are in his Mat'^s name to Will & require you to apprehend the Body of said John Jennings the same forthwith to bring before me and my Coimcill to answer what shall be objected against him and for so doing this shall be your sufficient warrant. Given &.c. this 14'^^ day of fFebruary Anno 1689.

Jacob Leisler There is another warrant to apprehend Samuel- Palmer

and Thomas Bedient of same County also for having

spoken contemptuously of the Government. Dated 18 feb. 1689.

BY THE LIEU"^ GOVERNOR &ca.

Whereas Severall desafFected pi'sons have augmented sthrengned & advanced y^ Interest of Kmg James as much as in them Lyes contrary to their Bounden duty & allegiance due to of Sovereigne Lord King William his Sovereigne Tittle Crowne & Dignity ;

These are in his Ma^'^^s Name to will & require you to Secure ye Body of Collonel Thomas Dongan w^'^ a Safeguard w^h in his owne howse & to apprehend Collonel Thomas Willet Capt^ Thomas hicks Daniell Whitehead & Edward Antill ye s'' Persons forthw^i' to Convey unto me hither. Given &c, this 15tii Day of feby Ao 1689.

Jacob Leislee To ye Civill & Military

Officers & Sherife for

the Queens County upon Long Island.

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Fort William Febi-ury 15. 1689 Gentlemen, -- Whereas y^ ffrench have surprized Schanegtade, & killed & taken Prisonners the most of Their Ma^'^^ Subjects burning & destroying ye s^ Place: and fearing too great a Correspondency hath bean maintained between y^ s^ ffrensch & disaffected P'sons amongst us.

Given &c, this 15tii Day of feby Ao 1689.

Jacob Leislee To ye Civill & Military

Officers & Sherife for

the Queens County upon Long Island.

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Fort William Febi-ury 15. 1689 Gentlemen, -- Whereas y^ ffrench have surprized Schanegtade, & killed & taken Prisonners the most of Their Ma^'^^ Subjects burning & destroying ye s^ Place: and fearing too great a Correspondency hath bean maintained between y^ s^ ffrensch & disaffected P'sons amongst us.

These are in his Mat>e» Name to will & require you to secure all Such Persons who are resputed Papists or Do any wise despise or reflect against this Governm* or hold or maintaine any Comissions from the Late Governr^ Col" Thomas Dongan or S"" Edmund Andros by Virtue of their Authority derived from King James the second & ye same Safely to Convey to mee forthwtli Given under My hand & seale this I5tli ifeby 1689 and in ye first yeare of Their Mat'^s Reigne.

Jacob Leisler

To the Officers Military & Civill & y^ Sheriffe of the County of Westchester Ye same to Richmond County Ye same to y® County of Suffolk Ye same to Kings County Ye same to ye Counrty of East Jersey Ye same to Queens County

BY THE LIEVT GOVERNOR & COUNCILL &ca.

Whereas y^ ffrench have destroyed the Inhabitants & their howses at Shanegtade Bearing away Provisions & other spoyles wth them wch sharply alarms that Post of albany although wee doubt not (by God's Providence & y® numbers upon ye Place) to secure the same agst whatsoever forces of ye s^ french Shall adventure to attack it Yet acording to our bounden duty to God ye Kings Interest & ye Safety & p^^servacon of ye good People of this Province; --

Whereas y^ ffrench have destroyed the Inhabitants & their howses at Shanegtade Bearing away Provisions & other spoyles wth them wch sharply alarms that Post of albany although wee doubt not (by God's Providence & y® numbers upon ye Place) to secure the same agst whatsoever forces of ye s^ french Shall adventure to attack it Yet acording to our bounden duty to God ye Kings Interest & ye Safety & p^^servacon of ye good People of this Province; --

These are in his ma^'^s King W^s Name to will and require you forthwith (to take Measures as to you shall seem meet) for raising fifety men w^^^in your County for y^ s^ Service & Expe-

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dicun vpon what termes soever shall Be agreed on ye same to (.lispeed to y^ fort W™ in N. Yorke where all due Care shall be taken & Encouragem* given for their further procedure & for your assistance herein have sent M"" Jacob Millborne that you may advise & Conclude what shall most Conduce to the Ends afores'' Given &c. feby 16. 1689 Jacob Leisler

To Major Gerardus Beeckman &

others y^ Military & Civill Officers for

Kings County upon Long Island.

One of the same tenor was sent to Major Thomas La\\Tence and others y^ Military & Civill Officers of Queens County upon Long Island & Mr Samuel Edsall was sent thither for that Purpose.

WM. MILBOME TO HIS BROTHER.

Boston Febr 17th 1689.

Dear Bro. -- This by Cap* LodoA^ick who was very furiously Attacked by M"" Pembrooke whose businesse I am very well satisfied was the sole occasion of his comming here y® People ready to assault him as a Papist and Enemy to o"" Charter, I was severall times in Comp"' w^h him & himselfe hath bin pleased to be pretty plain & if he hath done no more with you, than [he has] done here I suppose he may well justify himselfe o"^ father had a venerable respect for M"" Clarkson a Dog of whom should have respect this I wish being assured that he was scandalized in severall particulars whilst here but Manum de tabula We are very sick w^^ y® Small pox blessed be God & family in health who all present due respects to you you shall heare by Walker & by Lodowick you may understand particulars S"" Edmond & Company sayled away ye 14*^ instant In Bark in y^ MehitabeJ & o"" messenger 3 dayes before in Marten

Dear Bro. -- This by Cap* LodoA^ick who was very furiously Attacked by M"" Pembrooke whose businesse I am very well satisfied was the sole occasion of his comming here y® People ready to assault him as a Papist and Enemy to o"" Charter, I was severall times in Comp"' w^h him & himselfe hath bin pleased to be pretty plain & if he hath done no more with you, than [he has] done here I suppose he may well justify himselfe o"^ father had a venerable respect for M"" Clarkson a Dog of whom should have respect this I wish being assured that he was scandalized in severall particulars whilst here but Manum de tabula We are very sick w^^ y® Small pox blessed be God & family in health who all present due respects to you you shall heare by Walker & by Lodowick you may understand particulars S"" Edmond & Company sayled away ye 14*^ instant In Bark in y^ MehitabeJ & o"" messenger 3 dayes before in Marten

I am yJ" affec*^ Bro' to serve &c

Addressed Wm Millborne

To M^^ Jacob Millborne

In New Yorke p. Capt Lodowick C D G.

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BY THE LIEV^ GOVERN^ & COUNCILL &c.

These are in His Mat'^s name to will and require you Major Hendrick Coyler to give order to ye severall Capt^s of Their Respective Comps under your Coraand and forthw^h to draw up y same & make choice of one tenth person thereout for his Ma^'ts service for y^ expedicon of Albany ye same to send forthw^h to this Fort for so doing this shall be your sufficient Warrant. Given under my hand & scale &c 18'h Feby 1689

These are in His Mat'^s name to will and require you Major Hendrick Coyler to give order to ye severall Capt^s of Their Respective Comps under your Coraand and forthw^h to draw up y same & make choice of one tenth person thereout for his Ma^'ts service for y^ expedicon of Albany ye same to send forthw^h to this Fort for so doing this shall be your sufficient Warrant. Given under my hand & scale &c 18'h Feby 1689

Jacob Leisler.

WRIT FOR THE ELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES.

By the Leu. Govern^" &c.

Whereas, there is a great necessity, to settle y^ affaires of this province, in a more especiall manner than hither to hath been Thought requisite and y^ attacks of y^ French at Schanectade calling for more than ordinary succours

These are in their majt'^s king williams name to will & require you to elect & make choice of too proper & fit persons to repaire Fortwith to this city empouring them as your representatives to consult debate & conclude, all such matters and things as shall be thought necessary for ye supply of this Governmt in this present conjuncture of which you are not to faile as you will answer ye same at your perill Given under my hand & seale this 20th of Febry 1689 in ye second yeare of his Majties reigne

Jacob Leisler To the military & civill officers of and ye rest of ye Inhabitants of the city & county of N. Yorck

Note. There is among the MSS another writ in the above terms dated 8th ApriU 1690, addressed to the same, to which is added a memorandum in these words: "Sent to ye severall counties of ye same tenor."

These are in their majt'^s king williams name to will & require you to elect & make choice of too proper & fit persons to repaire Fortwith to this city empouring them as your representatives to consult debate & conclude, all such matters and things as shall be thought necessary for ye supply of this Governmt in this present conjuncture of which you are not to faile as you will answer ye same at your perill Given under my hand & seale this 20th of Febry 1689 in ye second yeare of his Majties reigne

Jacob Leisler To the military & civill officers of and ye rest of ye Inhabitants of the city & county of N. Yorck

Note. There is among the MSS another writ in the above terms dated 8th ApriU 1690, addressed to the same, to which is added a memorandum in these words: "Sent to ye severall counties of ye same tenor."

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BY THE LIEV^ GOVERN^ &ca.

Whereas severall disaffected persons have augmented strengtned & advanced y® Interest of y*^ Late King James as much as in them Leyes Contrary to their Bounden duty &. allegiance due to o"" sovereigne Lord King William his sovereignty title Crowne & dignity.

These are in his Ma^'^s name to will & require you to apprehend the body^of Coll. thomas dongan steph van Cortland anth^ Brockholes & mathew plowman, with all their accomplices wheresoever the are to be found and in what place they may be suspected-- the same to Breake open or by any other violences make way to them in case of resistance or concealm* & their s^* bodys before mee and my Councill to beare or cause to be brought, and all whome shall opose or any wayes resist or endeavour to Conceale them and all officers both Military & civill are hereby strictly required to aid & assist you therein as they will answer y^ Contrary at their utmost perill.

These are in his Ma^'^s name to will & require you to apprehend the body^of Coll. thomas dongan steph van Cortland anth^ Brockholes & mathew plowman, with all their accomplices wheresoever the are to be found and in what place they may be suspected-- the same to Breake open or by any other violences make way to them in case of resistance or concealm* & their s^* bodys before mee and my Councill to beare or cause to be brought, and all whome shall opose or any wayes resist or endeavour to Conceale them and all officers both Military & civill are hereby strictly required to aid & assist you therein as they will answer y^ Contrary at their utmost perill. Given &c New York February 21 1689. Jacob Leisler

The same to apprehend Richard TowTily Matthew Plowman Emmet

* COMMISSION TO MESS^« VERMELYE, BLAGGE & MIL- BOME AS DELEGATES TO CONNECTICUT.

New York, fFebruary the 21st 1689. HonI''^ Sir -- The bearers Mr Johannes Vermelye Benjn Blagge and Jacob Milborne, are sent to your Honor and the rest of the Gent" of your governm* to treat w*'' all concerning His Ma^'^^ interest & the wellfare of his Colonyes, to whom please to give full credence ; they being fully empowered to conclude w* shall be thought needfull in this conjuncture of affaires, to whome you are referred for particulars of w^hat hath passed here, and how we haue proceeded, desiring the Lord to giue us all wisdome, grace and understanding to do o"" dutyes as shall contribute to his glorious ends and o'' happynesse, is the prayer of

HonI''^ Sir -- The bearers Mr Johannes Vermelye Benjn Blagge and Jacob Milborne, are sent to your Honor and the rest of the Gent" of your governm* to treat w*'' all concerning His Ma^'^^ interest & the wellfare of his Colonyes, to whom please to give full credence ; they being fully empowered to conclude w* shall be thought needfull in this conjuncture of affaires, to whome you are referred for particulars of w^hat hath passed here, and how we haue proceeded, desiring the Lord to giue us all wisdome, grace and understanding to do o"" dutyes as shall contribute to his glorious ends and o'' happynesse, is the prayer of

Yq"" Honors Humble Servant,

Superscribed Jacob Leisler.

To the Honbie Robert Treat Esq'' Governor of His

Mamies Colony of Connecticutt

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• PROPOSALS ON THE PART OF LEISLER TO CONNECTICUT.

Whereas wee underwritten are appointed by Capt^ Jacob Leisler Lieut Governor of the Province of New York & Councill to treat w^ii the Honbie the Governor and other Gentl" in authority over his Mamies Colony of Connecticut concerning what may be necessary and of import for his Mai^ies Service, the peace and safety of New York Governm* and the welfare of the aforesaid colony

Wee in pursuance of Commission to us, granted for the purposes aforesaid, dated February 20*^ 1689, and having a deep sence of the danger w*^^ Albany and the adjacent parts are in, through the French and others their confederates now threatning us, present to yor Honrs consideracon as followeth.

Whereas wee underwritten are appointed by Capt^ Jacob Leisler Lieut Governor of the Province of New York & Councill to treat w^ii the Honbie the Governor and other Gentl" in authority over his Mamies Colony of Connecticut concerning what may be necessary and of import for his Mai^ies Service, the peace and safety of New York Governm* and the welfare of the aforesaid colony

Wee in pursuance of Commission to us, granted for the purposes aforesaid, dated February 20*^ 1689, and having a deep sence of the danger w*^^ Albany and the adjacent parts are in, through the French and others their confederates now threatning us, present to yor Honrs consideracon as followeth.

That what number of men were sent from this governm* (or shall hereafter be under their notice) unto Albany aforesaid, may receive orders from this Authority to their chief officers to comply with, and observed such methods and directions as shall be agreed on between the s^ Lieut Governor and Councill or their Deputyes, and the Governor" and Magistracy of this Colony having no especiall regard to those of the Convencon at Albany but what shall be in subordinacon to the authority & power before mcnconed.

That the Honbie Governor &c would please to take into their consideracon what numbers of men may be requisite for maintaining that post, how long to remaine there, and ye method of defraying that charge.

If Boston or Massachusets Colony ought not to be consulted herein, and w^hat may be expected on their part.

That what number of men were sent from this governm* (or shall hereafter be under their notice) unto Albany aforesaid, may receive orders from this Authority to their chief officers to comply with, and observed such methods and directions as shall be agreed on between the s^ Lieut Governor and Councill or their Deputyes, and the Governor" and Magistracy of this Colony having no especiall regard to those of the Convencon at Albany but what shall be in subordinacon to the authority & power before mcnconed.

That the Honbie Governor &c would please to take into their consideracon what numbers of men may be requisite for maintaining that post, how long to remaine there, and ye method of defraying that charge.

If Boston or Massachusets Colony ought not to be consulted herein, and w^hat may be expected on their part.

Or if what immediate necessity calls for, ought not first be consulted and proper resolucons to be made thereupon as the case requires.

And that persons be appointed forthwith, to treat w^^ the eonfederate Nacons of Indians, and make a true state of the case between us, to corroborate and influence them in their perseverance against the French and Indian Enemyesby the usuall manner of presents and such other modes as are most apt and suitable for securing Post &c.

Dated in New Haven Johannes Vermel ye,

February 24, 1689. Benjai^ Blagge,

Jacou Milborne.

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* SECY ALLYN'S ANSWER TO THE ABOVE.

Gentd -- In answer to your paper of proposalls we say that o"" sending of Capt" Bull and the souldiers under his Command to Albany was occasioned by Capt Leisler's declaring he could not, as matters were then circumstanced, afoard them reliefe, and the people there with the five nations, earnestly requesting it of vs, & c neighbours the Com^s of the United Colly nys aduising vs to it & assisting us therein, was for the better Securing of the place and those parts for there Ma^'^^s interest, & preseruation of his subjects there against the French & papists & other his Ma^i** Enymies that might Inuade or attack them

Gentd -- In answer to your paper of proposalls we say that o"" sending of Capt" Bull and the souldiers under his Command to Albany was occasioned by Capt Leisler's declaring he could not, as matters were then circumstanced, afoard them reliefe, and the people there with the five nations, earnestly requesting it of vs, & c neighbours the Com^s of the United Colly nys aduising vs to it & assisting us therein, was for the better Securing of the place and those parts for there Ma^'^^s interest, & preseruation of his subjects there against the French & papists & other his Ma^i** Enymies that might Inuade or attack them

That being then ignorant of any factions or divisions among the Inhabitants there or between New Yorke and them (the contrary whereof) we understand now by your discours to our sorrow, for prevention of further mischeife, we doe not think o^Selves farther impowered at present then earnestly to intreat & heartily to aduise, that the Honii Captaine Leisler and the Government at New Yorke in present power would take the most likely, hopefull and peaceable measures for a right understanding between themselves and the Albanians, for the Safety of the place & people there, least the contrary proue totally destructive to them, as it did at Shenegdege, and considering those at Albany in present power, are persons well acquainted with the manners of the fine Nations, and greatly interested in them. We aduise that as little alteration or interruption be giuen to those in authority there as may be, yea we could wish that if it be thought meet, that onely such as papists (if any there be) be the onely persons remoued out of the government, for should the fine nations be disgusted at it, it may proue inconvenient and deeply prejudicial to the publique peace of his Ma^'es Subjects in this Country.

That being then ignorant of any factions or divisions among the Inhabitants there or between New Yorke and them (the contrary whereof) we understand now by your discours to our sorrow, for prevention of further mischeife, we doe not think o^Selves farther impowered at present then earnestly to intreat & heartily to aduise, that the Honii Captaine Leisler and the Government at New Yorke in present power would take the most likely, hopefull and peaceable measures for a right understanding between themselves and the Albanians, for the Safety of the place & people there, least the contrary proue totally destructive to them, as it did at Shenegdege, and considering those at Albany in present power, are persons well acquainted with the manners of the fine Nations, and greatly interested in them. We aduise that as little alteration or interruption be giuen to those in authority there as may be, yea we could wish that if it be thought meet, that onely such as papists (if any there be) be the onely persons remoued out of the government, for should the fine nations be disgusted at it, it may proue inconvenient and deeply prejudicial to the publique peace of his Ma^'es Subjects in this Country. We desire you to send up your 120 souldiers to Albany that you say are ready for that seruice, for our occasions are such, that we must of necessity call o^ souldiers home speadily -- as to the number of Men that shall be necessary for the defence of Albany, it is not proper for us to determine ; yourselves, when you haue considered the danger that may be

We aduise that as little alteration or interruption be giuen to those in authority there as may be, yea we could wish that if it be thought meet, that onely such as papists (if any there be) be the onely persons remoued out of the government, for should the fine nations be disgusted at it, it may proue inconvenient and deeply prejudicial to the publique peace of his Ma^'es Subjects in this Country. We desire you to send up your 120 souldiers to Albany that you say are ready for that seruice, for our occasions are such, that we must of necessity call o^ souldiers home speadily -- as to the number of Men that shall be necessary for the defence of Albany, it is not proper for us to determine ; yourselves, when you haue considered the danger that may be

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&c. You will be able best to deside that Case & [it] lyes in your prouince to doe it, not ours

As to the Massachusetts aduice in this momentous case, we are free it may be taken, but it is your worke to obtayne it. We in what is aboue giue you o^ aduice in refference to these matters, which at p^sent may be sufficient. As to the Treaty with the fiue nations & a further present to be bestowed upon them, for o^Selves, we haue so lately way moued towards them, that o^ opinion is, that it is not convenient for vs to appeare in it, but if yourselves see reason to do something that way for your owne acco* being not concerned in the former, we leaue to your wisdomes to act therein, according to y® order & instructions in the Kings letter. We pray the God of peace to direct you & vs into councells of peace, that o^ liues and liberties & the protestant religion, which is and ought to be most deare to vs, may not become a pray to o^ French & pagan Enemies.

As to the Treaty with the fiue nations & a further present to be bestowed upon them, for o^Selves, we haue so lately way moued towards them, that o^ opinion is, that it is not convenient for vs to appeare in it, but if yourselves see reason to do something that way for your owne acco* being not concerned in the former, we leaue to your wisdomes to act therein, according to y® order & instructions in the Kings letter. We pray the God of peace to direct you & vs into councells of peace, that o^ liues and liberties & the protestant religion, which is and ought to be most deare to vs, may not become a pray to o^ French & pagan Enemies.

Pr order of the Governour & councell present Signed John Allyn Sec. Dated in New Hauen Feb 23. 1689

Postscript. Gent^ hauing seen his Mat'^s letters, in your hands, we do not see but the Albanians may find sufficient reason to comply with you in the same, when they shall receive due information therein.

pi" order J. A. S.

These for the Genti Commissionated by Capt Leisler of New Yorke Comander in Chiefe.

THE U GOV. & COUNCIL OF N. YOM TO THE GOV. OF CONNECTICUT.

By the Lievt Governor & Councill &<=

Whereas Mr Johannes Virmiley Benjamin Blagg & Jacob Millborne were Impowered to treat with the Governor & the rest of the Gentlemen in authority within his Mamies collony of Connecti-

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Gent^ hauing seen his Mat'^s letters, in your hands, we do not see but the Albanians may find sufficient reason to comply with you in the same, when they shall receive due information therein.

pi" order J. A. S.

These for the Genti Commissionated by Capt Leisler of New Yorke Comander in Chiefe.

THE U GOV. & COUNCIL OF N. YOM TO THE GOV. OF CONNECTICUT.

By the Lievt Governor & Councill &<=

Whereas Mr Johannes Virmiley Benjamin Blagg & Jacob Millborne were Impowered to treat with the Governor & the rest of the Gentlemen in authority within his Mamies collony of Connecti-

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cutt and the s^ persones having been with them & made proposalls (which we have seen) for his Ma'ies interest & the safety of those provinces which have not been either friendly neighborly or duly answered, but to the contrary with coldness contempt & disdaine and further that the s*! Governor & magistrates have abetted encouraged & encreased the rebelUon of a certain number of people at Albany within this province by ordering their forces sent thither to observe the directione of the s'^ rebells named a conventione & will not redress us (although it was desired) by an order to forbidd their further proceedings As also that wee are well* assured the same is supported more especially by John Allan Secretary of that CoUony who hath conjoyned with sir Edmond Andross & his wicked Councill in August 1688 most traitorously to levy sumes of money upon his Mamies Liege subjects by an arbitrary & illegal Commissione from the late King James & other aggrievances to our great prejudice & the confusione as well as contempt of his Mamies government in this province, wee the L'ievt Governor & Councill doe hereby declare the s^ Governor & magistrates of Connecticatt afores^ to be encouragers abetters aiders & upholders of the s^ rebellione & disobedience, and unless they immediately controull the s'^ orders, to observe the s'^ Conventione, those forces so belonging to them at Albany shall be esteemed & deemed enimies unto the peace of our Sov.

Governor & magistrates have abetted encouraged & encreased the rebelUon of a certain number of people at Albany within this province by ordering their forces sent thither to observe the directione of the s'^ rebells named a conventione & will not redress us (although it was desired) by an order to forbidd their further proceedings As also that wee are well* assured the same is supported more especially by John Allan Secretary of that CoUony who hath conjoyned with sir Edmond Andross & his wicked Councill in August 1688 most traitorously to levy sumes of money upon his Mamies Liege subjects by an arbitrary & illegal Commissione from the late King James & other aggrievances to our great prejudice & the confusione as well as contempt of his Mamies government in this province, wee the L'ievt Governor & Councill doe hereby declare the s^ Governor & magistrates of Connecticatt afores^ to be encouragers abetters aiders & upholders of the s^ rebellione & disobedience, and unless they immediately controull the s'^ orders, to observe the s'^ Conventione, those forces so belonging to them at Albany shall be esteemed & deemed enimies unto the peace of our Sov. Lord the King & the welfare of the province which are to be treated accordingly And that wee doe expect the s'^ John Allan shall be secured in order to be proceeded against for his traitorous offence which w^e doe hereby engage to make out & evince whenever the Governor & magistracy of Connecticott shall advertise us having herewith sent a coppy of his fact committed dated at ffort william in New york March first 1689 & in the second year of his Ma^'es Reigne.

Lord the King & the welfare of the province which are to be treated accordingly And that wee doe expect the s'^ John Allan shall be secured in order to be proceeded against for his traitorous offence which w^e doe hereby engage to make out & evince whenever the Governor & magistracy of Connecticott shall advertise us having herewith sent a coppy of his fact committed dated at ffort william in New york March first 1689 & in the second year of his Ma^'es Reigne.

A speedy answer hereof is expected before the ship departs, this now lying in yo^ Province not ours

By order of the Governor & Councill

Superscribed To Jacob Milborne CI. Cone.

The Honbie Robert Treat Governr of Connecticutt

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* THE GOV. & COUNCIL OF CONNECTICUT TO THE LT. GOV. AND COUNCIL OF NEW YORK IN ANSWER TO THE PRECEDING.

Hartford March 5th 16^9-90 Gentlem° -- We haue receiued & perused your angry letter, stuffed with unjust collumniateing charges, as if we treated you att New Hauen with contempt & disdayne, as when itt was don with all imaginable canSor & amity & w''' all due obseruance to his Majesties interest in these parts of America, utterly abhorringh the thought of abetting any Rebells & did w^h all integrity of spirrit to our greate cost and charge, send comission'^s last summerr to york and «ouldieTs to countenance King W™^ &, the protestant interest ; and when you was nott [in] a capassity as wee were informed, to send men to Albany to defend his Majisties interest & to secure his good subjects there against the comon Enemy, being ignorant of any diuissions att the entring uppon that designe & much urged and solicited by the people there and the fiue nations, as well as the Comissioners of Boston and Plymouth to afford assistance to them, wee fully informed your Comrs att New Hauen, that wee apprehend itt most conduceable to the peace of the country and the Kings interest, that such men should be continued in place att Albany that may best maintaine a good correspondence with the Moehauks & other fower nations in amity with the English, which should be preferred before all annumossityes in this critticall juncture, and aduised you all to moderation and good compliance.

Hartford March 5th 16^9-90 Gentlem° -- We haue receiued & perused your angry letter, stuffed with unjust collumniateing charges, as if we treated you att New Hauen with contempt & disdayne, as when itt was don with all imaginable canSor & amity & w''' all due obseruance to his Majesties interest in these parts of America, utterly abhorringh the thought of abetting any Rebells & did w^h all integrity of spirrit to our greate cost and charge, send comission'^s last summerr to york and «ouldieTs to countenance King W™^ &, the protestant interest ; and when you was nott [in] a capassity as wee were informed, to send men to Albany to defend his Majisties interest & to secure his good subjects there against the comon Enemy, being ignorant of any diuissions att the entring uppon that designe & much urged and solicited by the people there and the fiue nations, as well as the Comissioners of Boston and Plymouth to afford assistance to them, wee fully informed your Comrs att New Hauen, that wee apprehend itt most conduceable to the peace of the country and the Kings interest, that such men should be continued in place att Albany that may best maintaine a good correspondence with the Moehauks & other fower nations in amity with the English, which should be preferred before all annumossityes in this critticall juncture, and aduised you all to moderation and good compliance. Gentlem" we cannott butt judge it ingrattitude in a verry high degree to heap upp such unjust Charges upon us for all our expence of money & blood in defending the Kings subjects, and what you intend by so ill requiteing your louing neighbours, who for fidellity and duty to our gracious soueraign King Wm our actions will demonstrate to be no ways inferiour to our neighbours round aboute us, as to our motions att Albany, our Comiss" to Cap* Bull, & our late & p''sent aduise to the gentlem" of Albany will vindicate us both before God & our King ; our aduise to them hath been nott to contend, but to submitt to the present power in the prouince of New Yorke^& to unite as one man to oppose the comon enemy

Gentlem" we cannott butt judge it ingrattitude in a verry high degree to heap upp such unjust Charges upon us for all our expence of money & blood in defending the Kings subjects, and what you intend by so ill requiteing your louing neighbours, who for fidellity and duty to our gracious soueraign King Wm our actions will demonstrate to be no ways inferiour to our neighbours round aboute us, as to our motions att Albany, our Comiss" to Cap* Bull, & our late & p''sent aduise to the gentlem" of Albany will vindicate us both before God & our King ; our aduise to them hath been nott to contend, but to submitt to the present power in the prouince of New Yorke^& to unite as one man to oppose the comon enemy

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As to what you charge upon M'" Allyn, you charge upon all the gentlemen of that councill, and he is ready to answer att all times what you please to lay to his charge.

Gentlcm" wee will nott now inlarge yow refleckt upon your letters to us, & then we shall need to say no more to yow aboute it, butt remaine yowr neighbours the Gouern'" & Cowncill of Connecticott

Pr order. Signed ^ John Allyn Sec7. The Honor'J

Capt. Jacob Leishler Comander in Chiefe in New Yorke prouince Forte William, this

[From Mortgage Book I. Co. clerk's off Albany] At a Convention of y® May Aldermen Commonalty Justices of y« Peace and Military officers of y® Citty and County of Albany on y® first day of August and ye first year of y® Reign of our Souveraign Lord & Lady William & Mary King & queen of Engl: france & Ireland &c 1689 Present pr Schuyler Mayr David Schuyler

Jacob Leishler Comander in Chiefe in New Yorke prouince Forte William, this

[From Mortgage Book I. Co. clerk's off Albany] At a Convention of y® May Aldermen Commonalty Justices of y« Peace and Military officers of y® Citty and County of Albany on y® first day of August and ye first year of y® Reign of our Souveraign Lord & Lady William & Mary King & queen of Engl: france & Ireland &c 1689 Present pr Schuyler Mayr David Schuyler

Dirk Wessels Rec^ Reynier Barentse

J. Wendel Ev. Banker

Lievs Van Schaick J. Beekman

J. Bleeker Jochim Staets

Jan Lansing Jan Abel

Albt Ryckman C. Marte gerritse

kil: v: Renselaer Resolved that all public affares for the Preservation of there Majta Intrest in this Citty be managed by y^ Mayr aldermen Justices of ye Peace Commission officers and assistants of this Citty and County, untill such time as orders shall come from there most Sacred Maj^s William & Mary king & queen of Engl^ fr: & Irland & Defenders of y^ faith

Resolved since there is news of warr between England & France y* y® gent" now mett at this Convention (Jpe each bring

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a gunn with ^ lb of Pouder and Bale equivalent to be hung up in y« church in ye space of three days & y' y^ Traders and oy Inhabitants be Perswaded to doe y^ same to make up y^ number of 50 to be made use off upon occjision

That ye Troopers bring 200 Slabbs from y® mill of wynant gerritse to make a Point behinde David Schuylers

Resolved since there is news of warr between England & France y* y® gent" now mett at this Convention (Jpe each bring

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a gunn with ^ lb of Pouder and Bale equivalent to be hung up in y« church in ye space of three days & y' y^ Traders and oy Inhabitants be Perswaded to doe y^ same to make up y^ number of 50 to be made use off upon occjision

That ye Troopers bring 200 Slabbs from y® mill of wynant gerritse to make a Point behinde David Schuylers

WARRANT TO FETCH LAFLEUR &c FROM SARACHTOGE.

Present. Pr Schuyler D Wessels

J. Wendel ' Lev. V Schaick

D. Schuyler J Bleeker

Albr* Ryckman Evert Banker

J. Abeel Capt Sharpe

Whereas itt is thought Convenient yt at this Juncture of time the french yt live towards Sarachtoge shall be Removed from thence to Remoove all suspicion which People now have. It is therefore y® opinion of y® Justices of y® Peace of this County yt Lafleur and Villeroy & de la fortune three frenchmen that live to ye northward of this Citty towards yo Stilwater & Sarachtoge be forthwith brought hither and Examined, anent such Transactions of Keeping Correspondence And Conveying letters to yo french at Canida. Yow are therefore hereby Required in his Majisties Name forthwith to Repare to Sarachtoge and bring ye said Lafleur, Villeroy and delafortune here to Albany before his Majisties Justices of y® Peace to be Examined & treated as ye Exigency of ye Case Shall Require in doeing whereof this shall be ye Sufficient Warrant and all persons are hereby Required to be aiding and assisting to y^ Actum in Albany the first day of . August 1689.

Yow are therefore hereby Required in his Majisties Name forthwith to Repare to Sarachtoge and bring ye said Lafleur, Villeroy and delafortune here to Albany before his Majisties Justices of y® Peace to be Examined & treated as ye Exigency of ye Case Shall Require in doeing whereof this shall be ye Sufficient Warrant and all persons are hereby Required to be aiding and assisting to y^ Actum in Albany the first day of . August 1689.

The 3d dito Lafleur, Villeroy, & Francois three french men from Sarachtoge being sent for to be examined concerning keeping a Correspon dence with them of Canida upon which was Resolved To Confine

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la fleur to y^ Chamber of arnout Cornelise till y« witnesses come from Sarachtoge to be further examind

And yt Villeroy stay in Toune till further order

ATT A CONVENTION &c.

Albany 5th day of August 1689

Present as before Upon a Rumor brougt to day by four Skachkook Indians that an army of French & Indians were Seen on this Side of y« Lake, Leif t Rob* Sanders was sent thither w^^ 17 men to make Discovery, which was found to be false

Whereas we are Informed upon oath thatt Anthony Lespinard John Van Loon Renne Poupor alias Lafleur and Villeroy foure frenclimen have last winter endevored to entice some souldiers of his Maj«s garrison of Albany to Runn away to Canida & Desert his Majt^ service by Professing to furnish them with Provisions Ammunition, make them sleds shoos & all oyr necessaries for their journey, by all which means they wholly Designed to weaken y« force of this Place, & undoubtedly by y* means of such souldiers goeing to Canida Convey letters & keep some private Correspondence with the french there which hath long been suspected It is therefore thought fitt by y® magistrates of y® Citty of Albany Justices of ye Peace & militia officers of ye s'^ County who considering how dangerous such suspected p'sones are in this juncture of time yt ye gd antho Lespinard John Van Loon Renne Poupard and Villeroy be secured in his Maj's fort at albany till further order and till such time The Bussinesse can be further Inspected and Examined, actum in albany ye 5th of aug. 1689

Whereas we are Informed upon oath thatt Anthony Lespinard John Van Loon Renne Poupor alias Lafleur and Villeroy foure frenclimen have last winter endevored to entice some souldiers of his Maj«s garrison of Albany to Runn away to Canida & Desert his Majt^ service by Professing to furnish them with Provisions Ammunition, make them sleds shoos & all oyr necessaries for their journey, by all which means they wholly Designed to weaken y« force of this Place, & undoubtedly by y* means of such souldiers goeing to Canida Convey letters & keep some private Correspondence with the french there which hath long been suspected It is therefore thought fitt by y® magistrates of y® Citty of Albany Justices of ye Peace & militia officers of ye s'^ County who considering how dangerous such suspected p'sones are in this juncture of time yt ye gd antho Lespinard John Van Loon Renne Poupard and Villeroy be secured in his Maj's fort at albany till further order and till such time The Bussinesse can be further Inspected and Examined, actum in albany ye 5th of aug. 1689

By ord of ye Magestr-. of alb Justices of ye- Peace & Military officers &c Robert Livingston Cl'^ Anth'^ Lespinard haveing heard ye Depositions read in open court Confesses y* ye s^ John Sage & William Boyen came to him for bread and for french money to goe to Canida but advised them to ye Contrary y* they should not goe to Canida for it was a very Poor Place & shortly after he went to Boston

By ord of ye Magestr-. of alb Justices of ye- Peace & Military officers &c Robert Livingston Cl'^ Anth'^ Lespinard haveing heard ye Depositions read in open court Confesses y* ye s^ John Sage & William Boyen came to him for bread and for french money to goe to Canida but advised them to ye Contrary y* they should not goe to Canida for it was a very Poor Place & shortly after he went to Boston

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Jolrin Van Loon Confesses y* he knew somewhat of there Design but advised them not to goe, for when he made an ax for John Sage and when he saw Wm Boyen come back again from Sarachtoge & asked for John Sage at his house, then he see some Rogguerey in there mind and y* they had concluded to Runn away & further y' he told maj" Baxter yt John Sage Designed to Run away

Villeroy haveing heard y® Depositions of Wm Boyen and Corneha Vroman read in open Court said y* John Sage Desired him to make a paire of snow shoes last winter but he Replyed had no leather, who told him to take barke of Trees yet he Promised to make y® s^ John Sage a pare but knew not of any Design he had of running away. Itiem y* Will: Boyen asked Inm at Sarachtoge for y^ snow shoos who replyed he had no time to make them, but when he was removed to his little house he would may be make them Wherupon Mathys said doe not make them, who knows what ill Design they may have may be they will Runn away & then y« will come into a Primmenary

Villeroy haveing heard y® Depositions of Wm Boyen and Corneha Vroman read in open Court said y* John Sage Desired him to make a paire of snow shoes last winter but he Replyed had no leather, who told him to take barke of Trees yet he Promised to make y® s^ John Sage a pare but knew not of any Design he had of running away. Itiem y* Will: Boyen asked Inm at Sarachtoge for y^ snow shoos who replyed he had no time to make them, but when he was removed to his little house he would may be make them Wherupon Mathys said doe not make them, who knows what ill Design they may have may be they will Runn away & then y« will come into a Primmenary

Lafleur haveing heard y® 8"^ Depositions Read in open Court s^ yt a Souldier called John Sage spoke to him for a canoe to goe to Canida withall last fall, and whether he could procure such a one upon wliich Lafleur Replyed upon what Condition he went and whether ]^e would get a passe ye s^ Sage answered he would get a Passe of Majr Baxter then Lafleur replyed there may be probably a Canoe to be had, and further y® s^ Sage met ye s^ Lafleur a Pretty while after here in y^ street in Albany who asked Lafleur if he had been mindefull of what he had spoke to him, & whether lie could not procure or make him a slee since it was to late for a Canoe, & also whether he had Bread for him, whereupon Lafleur said no, and whether la Sage had gott a Passe he spoke of, for without yt he would neither help him to slee Bread nor nothing else nor not see him Passe by his house.

Lafleur haveing heard y® 8"^ Depositions Read in open Court s^ yt a Souldier called John Sage spoke to him for a canoe to goe to Canida withall last fall, and whether he could procure such a one upon wliich Lafleur Replyed upon what Condition he went and whether ]^e would get a passe ye s^ Sage answered he would get a Passe of Majr Baxter then Lafleur replyed there may be probably a Canoe to be had, and further y® s^ Sage met ye s^ Lafleur a Pretty while after here in y^ street in Albany who asked Lafleur if he had been mindefull of what he had spoke to him, & whether lie could not procure or make him a slee since it was to late for a Canoe, & also whether he had Bread for him, whereupon Lafleur said no, and whether la Sage had gott a Passe he spoke of, for without yt he would neither help him to slee Bread nor nothing else nor not see him Passe by his house.

Item yt ye s<i Wm Boyen had discourse with De Chene at his house att ye still water & y"^ La Sage had sent a kitte to Dechene.

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By the Justices cf y' Peace of y" Citty if County of Albany

A PROCLAMATION.

Whereas we are credibly informed y"^ diverse persones upon y" liite news of y® approach of y® french and there Indians are laakeing Preparation to Transport themselfs out of this County by which means and bad Example of such Timerous and Cowardly People others will be Discouraged to stay and Defend there Maj^ [ntrest in this Frontier part of y^ Province, and Forasmuch there is no setled government for y^ p'sent in this Province, and that thereby it is a duty Incumbent upon us to Prevent any Danger and Inconvenience y' might happen y® Inhabitants of our County wti may arise by suffering men to Depart y* are able to do there Maj^ service if any attempt should be made wee Therefore doe hereby Declare That no Person or Persones (except masters of sloops & Boats) being fit & able to bear arms who have been setled or liveing in this County for these six monthes last past shall in ye space of three monthes Presume to Depart or absent themselfs out of this County of albany whither they are under y® Roll or List of y^ Respective Capt^^ or not without a Passe from one Justice of y^ Peace of this County upon ye Penalty to be Esteemed Pursued & followed after as fugitives Cowards Runnaways & Vagabonds, & as such to be Prosecuted by ye utmost Severity of ye Law, & y* all People take notice thereof accordingly, given at ye Cetty hall of Albany ye 7th dav of ?ugust 1689 in ye first year of there Maj^ Reign --

Whereas we are credibly informed y"^ diverse persones upon y" liite news of y® approach of y® french and there Indians are laakeing Preparation to Transport themselfs out of this County by which means and bad Example of such Timerous and Cowardly People others will be Discouraged to stay and Defend there Maj^ [ntrest in this Frontier part of y^ Province, and Forasmuch there is no setled government for y^ p'sent in this Province, and that thereby it is a duty Incumbent upon us to Prevent any Danger and Inconvenience y' might happen y® Inhabitants of our County wti may arise by suffering men to Depart y* are able to do there Maj^ service if any attempt should be made wee Therefore doe hereby Declare That no Person or Persones (except masters of sloops & Boats) being fit & able to bear arms who have been setled or liveing in this County for these six monthes last past shall in ye space of three monthes Presume to Depart or absent themselfs out of this County of albany whither they are under y® Roll or List of y^ Respective Capt^^ or not without a Passe from one Justice of y^ Peace of this County upon ye Penalty to be Esteemed Pursued & followed after as fugitives Cowards Runnaways & Vagabonds, & as such to be Prosecuted by ye utmost Severity of ye Law, & y* all People take notice thereof accordingly, given at ye Cetty hall of Albany ye 7th dav of ?ugust 1689 in ye first year of there Maj^ Reign --

The lOtii day of august 1689

A Peticon of ye wife of Villeray Delivered to ye Court whereby she Prays y^ her husband may be released from his Confinem* or at least to be sett free upon security to answer when he shall be called for who being brougt before ye Court Insists mucli

for his Releasement & Tenders P van wriaglum & Dirk vanderheyden for his security

The Court doe accept of ye s'^ Securities and that they give Bonde of one hundred Pounds y' Villeray shall be forthcomeing when Demanded

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. The 13"^ day of august 1689

ri Peticon of Antho Lespinard Jan Van Loon and Lafleur being rcud whereby they request that there Bussiness may be inspected into & examind that they may make there Defence & so be clear^ if Innocent Else Punished if guilty.

Upon which it was considered by ye Magistrates Justices of the Peace Commission officers & Common Council y* ye s^ Three Prisoners be bayled out of ye fort giving security each one hundred Pounds to answer when they shall be called. Provided they doe not goe above y« Citty of albany til such time ye Case be Decided

At a Convention &c albany ye 21 of august 1689 Present P. Schuyler May' Reynier Barentse

D. Wessells Record^ Ev. Banker

J Wendel Is: Verplank

J Bleeker Job. Beekman

J Lansing J Mingael

Dav. Schuyler Capt Jochim Statets

albt Ryckman R* Sanders

Resolved to acquaint ye Inhabitants of y® County ye news y* we received of Col Pynchen

Provided they doe not goe above y« Citty of albany til such time ye Case be Decided

At a Convention &c albany ye 21 of august 1689 Present P. Schuyler May' Reynier Barentse

D. Wessells Record^ Ev. Banker

J Wendel Is: Verplank

J Bleeker Job. Beekman

J Lansing J Mingael

Dav. Schuyler Capt Jochim Statets

albt Ryckman R* Sanders

Resolved to acquaint ye Inhabitants of y® County ye news y* we received of Col Pynchen

That Pernmaquid was taken by ye Indians and french 45 People kild & Taken -- also that thei-e should be a ship be come to Quebek of Y* french with news of wars Between EngN & france & therefore nothing can be Expected but yt ye french will doe all y* rnischieffe they can to this governm* & therefore every one to be upon there guarde & take care they be not surprized

Mr. Wessells and Reynier Barentse were Desyned to Commuiiuate this to ihe farmers of kuiderhook &, Claverack -- Capt Wendel &John Lansing the People above -- Rich<l Pretty & Evert Banker at Skenechtady & Canastagiorne.

The 24ti' day of august 1689 Resolved that y^ Inhabitants of y*^ County be Informed of y* alarm which was last night at y« green Bush occasioned by some

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Malitious Persones fyreing of severall gunns w*h Baale throw y« Door and house of John Witment which was done by letters accordingly

The 28to of august 1689 Resolved y* Barent Gerritse of Bethlehem who is suspected to have a hand in y^ late disturbance y* was at Green Bush, or leiit Privy to it y* he give BOX security to answer when he shall be called for to he Examined about yt Bussinesse

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Malitious Persones fyreing of severall gunns w*h Baale throw y« Door and house of John Witment which was done by letters accordingly

The 28to of august 1689 Resolved y* Barent Gerritse of Bethlehem who is suspected to have a hand in y^ late disturbance y* was at Green Bush, or leiit Privy to it y* he give BOX security to answer when he shall be called for to he Examined about yt Bussinesse

ANSWER OF THE MAGISTRATES AND JUSTICES

OF THE PEACE TO THE ONNONDAGE AMBASSADOR WHO IS SENT FROM THE ONNONDAGES WITH THE NEWS FROM CANADA.

[Translation.]

Albany, ye 28 August! 1689.

1. We heartily thatik the Brethren for the news they send us from Canada, though we have received the news by the Islands of the great victory the English obtained over the French in burning and sinking sixteen big ships and capturing 12 others, each ship being of 60 guns and 400 men ; which captured ships the English convey home as you do your prisoners ; and therefore our vessels are so long delayed coming because they meet french men of war and fight with them.

2. We lament the death of the brave warriors who were slain in the last battle with the french above mont Royall but rejoice at the great victory gained by you over them, which we recommend you to follow up and not be imposed on by the idle and nonsensical speeches of the Governor of Canada and not to trust any of his ambassadors, for you have experienced his falsehood when he kidnapped so many of your warriors, and promised last harvest to Canadgegai that they should return in summer ; but we hear that 5 ships have come but do not hear of one Indian in them.

We lament the death of the brave warriors who were slain in the last battle with the french above mont Royall but rejoice at the great victory gained by you over them, which we recommend you to follow up and not be imposed on by the idle and nonsensical speeches of the Governor of Canada and not to trust any of his ambassadors, for you have experienced his falsehood when he kidnapped so many of your warriors, and promised last harvest to Canadgegai that they should return in summer ; but we hear that 5 ships have come but do not hear of one Indian in them.

3. We hope the Brothers will follow up their victory without delay as we perceive the Governor of Canada is now in distress, and would be very glad that you should now make some delay, that he may ship his bait again to cheat the Brothers. Have there fore a l^e^n open eye on the motions of the French and warn us,

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as we shall warn you ; and we hope to see within 30 or 40 days

some of the Sachems and Chief Warriors here whose feet shall be

weH greased. ^

Pr order

Rob* Livingston.

The first day of Sep' 1689.

Harme Janse Van fiommel brings news y* our Indians have taken 5 Praying Canida Indians upon y® Lake who were bound hither to doe mischeeffe, & yt severall french were seen upon y® Lake

Upon which Capt wendel & 6 men were ordered to goe to Sarachtoge to examine s^ 5 Indians & to make enquiry of aiFares there.

some of the Sachems and Chief Warriors here whose feet shall be

weH greased. ^

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Rob* Livingston.

The first day of Sep' 1689.

Harme Janse Van fiommel brings news y* our Indians have taken 5 Praying Canida Indians upon y® Lake who were bound hither to doe mischeeffe, & yt severall french were seen upon y® Lake

Upon which Capt wendel & 6 men were ordered to goe to Sarachtoge to examine s^ 5 Indians & to make enquiry of aiFares there.

Att a Meeting of the May^ Aldermen and Justices of ye Peace of ye Citty and County of Albany ye 2^ Day of Sept A^ 1689 Present P. Schuyler Mayr Albt Ryckman

Dirk Wessels Reed' David Schuyler

John Wendel Kilian Van Renssekiet

Jan Janse Bleeker C. Marte Gerritse

The Maquase Desyre by arnouts Letter that the Magistrates of Albany and Shinnechtady would be pleased to assist them with Two or three pare of horses & 5 or 6 men to Ride the heaviest Stockadoes for there new Castle of Tionondage which they remove an English mile higher up & they will pay for it in due time

Which Request ye Court are willing to Comply withall to shew there good Inclination and true friendship they bear to y® s^i nation have Consented that three pare of horses & six men goe thither

Vizt of ye Troopers Jacob Lockermans of Capt Bleekers Company Dirk albertse Bradt & W" hendrickse who did voluntarily p'sent there service The Patroon a horse Cap* Gerritse a horse

The Maquase Desyre by arnouts Letter that the Magistrates of Albany and Shinnechtady would be pleased to assist them with Two or three pare of horses & 5 or 6 men to Ride the heaviest Stockadoes for there new Castle of Tionondage which they remove an English mile higher up & they will pay for it in due time

Which Request ye Court are willing to Comply withall to shew there good Inclination and true friendship they bear to y® s^i nation have Consented that three pare of horses & six men goe thither

Vizt of ye Troopers Jacob Lockermans of Capt Bleekers Company Dirk albertse Bradt & W" hendrickse who did voluntarily p'sent there service The Patroon a horse Cap* Gerritse a horse

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OlF Capt Wendells Compy hendrick gerritse & Cornells Slingf; !ant; & hans Cross w"' 2 horses.

^ Albany y« 3^ of Sept 1689

Resolved by y® Civill & Military officers of yo Citty & County >' y« Bastions & Curtaines about the Citty be made & Repaired with al speed by y® Several Divisions of y« Companies & y* y" gates be Repaired ;

And yt To morrow there be a full Convention

Att a Convention &c at y« Citty Hall y® 4*^^ day of Septemb' in

ye First year of y* Reign of our Souveraign Lord and Lady

King William and Queen Mary of Eng^ France & Ireland &a

Defenders of y® Faith Ao 1689.

Present

P. Schuyler May Dirk Teunise )

Resolved by y® Civill & Military officers of yo Citty & County >' y« Bastions & Curtaines about the Citty be made & Repaired with al speed by y® Several Divisions of y« Companies & y* y" gates be Repaired ;

And yt To morrow there be a full Convention

Att a Convention &c at y« Citty Hall y® 4*^^ day of Septemb' in

ye First year of y* Reign of our Souveraign Lord and Lady

King William and Queen Mary of Eng^ France & Ireland &a

Defenders of y® Faith Ao 1689.

Present

P. Schuyler May Dirk Teunise )

Dirk Wessels ReC^ Capt Mar. Gerritse > Justices

Capt John Wendel Capt Sander glen )

Capt Jan Janse Bleeker Capt Gerrit Teunise

Jan Lansing Lieut Evert d Ridder

David Schuyler Lieu' Jan van Eps

Alb' Ryckman Ens. Joh: Sanders

Joh: Abeel 1

Evert Banker f

r 1 Tr 1 1 / Assistents

Jsak Verplankt

Joh; Beekman J

Resolved Since there is such Eminent Danger Threatened by y®

French of Canida and there Praying Indians to come into this

Coutity to kill and Destroy there Majes Subjects that there be

Immediately An Express sent doune to Capt Leysler and ye Rest

of ye Militia officers of ye Citty and County of New Yorke for

assistance of one hundred men or more for ye secureing of there

Majes Fort and ye out Plantations of this County as also a Recruite of six hundred weight of Ponder and foure hundred Bale

Viz' 200 Two Pounders and 200 four Pounders with some match

Coutity to kill and Destroy there Majes Subjects that there be

Immediately An Express sent doune to Capt Leysler and ye Rest

of ye Militia officers of ye Citty and County of New Yorke for

assistance of one hundred men or more for ye secureing of there

Majes Fort and ye out Plantations of this County as also a Recruite of six hundred weight of Ponder and foure hundred Bale

Viz' 200 Two Pounders and 200 four Pounders with some match

& one hundred hand granadoes out of there Maje^ Stores and Two

hundred Pounds out of there Majes Revenue which we understand

is dayly collected by them for to employ ye Maquase and oy'

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Indians in there Majes service for y« Securing ye frontier Parts of this County from any Incursions of s^ Indians or French.

Resolved yt ye floor of ye Stone Point in ye fort be Raised with new Planks and Timber and ye Portholes altered & made fitt for Defence.

Upon ye news yt three People should be kild at Bartel Vromans dX Sarachtoge by y® Indians

Resolved by ye Convention yt Leift Jochim Staets forwith goe with ten men to Sarachtoge to see how ye matter is, & bring us an accompt with y* first & yt he Cito send a Post hither with ye tideings.

Resolved by ye Convention y* Rob* Sanders «Sc Eghbert Teunise forthwith goe to Sarachtoge to lye there till further order, whither any mischeefe be done there or nott, & y* they goe themselfs with sd Indians to Sarachtoge where Leift Jochim Staets will stay there Comeing & if Eghbert be not at ye farm y* he take anoyr whom he shall think Convenient.

Resolved by ye Convention yt Leift Jochim Staets forwith goe with ten men to Sarachtoge to see how ye matter is, & bring us an accompt with y* first & yt he Cito send a Post hither with ye tideings.

Resolved by ye Convention y* Rob* Sanders «Sc Eghbert Teunise forthwith goe to Sarachtoge to lye there till further order, whither any mischeefe be done there or nott, & y* they goe themselfs with sd Indians to Sarachtoge where Leift Jochim Staets will stay there Comeing & if Eghbert be not at ye farm y* he take anoyr whom he shall think Convenient.

Resolved that there be 400 Stockadoes Rid for the Citty, to be sett up in ye Room of y® old Stockadoes & yt ye Troopers bring ---.-.. IQO

Capt Blekers Come - - . - 160 Capt Wendels - - - - 160

And sett them up according to ye Division.

Major Savage Capt Belsher & Capt Jonathan Bull agents for y«^ 3 Collonies of n: England Desyre y- this Convention would Depute three or foure Gent" to have a Conference with them what will be Requisite to Propose to ye Indians

Resolved y^ ye May Record' Capt Wend el Capt Bleeker Capt gerritse & Mr. Livingston doe meet ye gent" this afternoon k advise them in y' matter

Resolved that there be a fort made about ye house of Bartel Vroman at Sarachtoge & Twelve men Raised out of ye Two Companies of ye Citty & 2 Companies of y« County to Lye there upon pay who are to have 12'^ a day besides Provisions and some Indians of Skachkook to be there with them to goe out as skouts in y* Part of ye County.

Livingston doe meet ye gent" this afternoon k advise them in y' matter

Resolved that there be a fort made about ye house of Bartel Vroman at Sarachtoge & Twelve men Raised out of ye Two Companies of ye Citty & 2 Companies of y« County to Lye there upon pay who are to have 12'^ a day besides Provisions and some Indians of Skachkook to be there with them to goe out as skouts in y* Part of ye County.

Resolved that ye fort at ye halfmoon about ye house & barne

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of harme Lievcse be Removed to a more convenient Place & y« Mayor & M' Evert Banker to goe thither & see it effected.

Resolved that there be a fort made at Paepsknee in y« most Convenient Place, & y* Melgert abrah : Claes van Petten marte Cornelis gerrit gysbertsen & y® Inhabitants of Paepsknee make y« same for there security to retreat into upon occasion & that albt Ryckman & John Beekman see it effected.

Resolved that there be a fort made at Betlehem in the most Convenient Place, and y* the inhabitants of Betlehem make y« same for there oune security to Retreat unto upon occasion, & albert Ryckman Justice of ye Peace & Johannes Beekman to see it done.

Resolved that Capt. Gerrit Teunise and y« Commission officers of his Company doe order a fort to be made att y« Groot Stuk and one at Pompoenik where it shall be thougt most convenient since y® fort about y® Barn of Lawrence van ale is judged Dangerous except yc Bergh with Corn be removed all which is for y® Peoples most security, & that y^ People of Patcook doe make there Retreat to Johannes Bensings upon occasion & what y® s^^ Capt and officers shall doe herein y« Inhabitants there are to submitt too upon there Perrills

Gerrit Teunise and y« Commission officers of his Company doe order a fort to be made att y« Groot Stuk and one at Pompoenik where it shall be thougt most convenient since y® fort about y® Barn of Lawrence van ale is judged Dangerous except yc Bergh with Corn be removed all which is for y® Peoples most security, & that y^ People of Patcook doe make there Retreat to Johannes Bensings upon occasion & what y® s^^ Capt and officers shall doe herein y« Inhabitants there are to submitt too upon there Perrills

Understanding by y^ Commission officers of Schennectady that there is no settlement there how or what way they are to Behave themselfs if y^ enemy should come, since they cannot agree amongst themselvs in yt particular.

Resolved that M^ Dirk Wessells and Cap* Johannes wendel Justices of y« Peace goe thither & Conveen y^ Company together & consult what measures they are to take upon occasion if an en^my should come, to y« end there may be unity in such extremityes, & ye Inhabitants there are ordered to submitt to what ye sf* gent" & ye head officers of there Toune shall Conclude upon, upon there oun Perrill

Resolved since we have ReC' Certain Information of some Praying Canida Indians lately taken by our Maquase that y^ french Design to send out there Indians and french to kill and Destroy there Majts Subjects of this County that Dirk Teunise Esqr one of there Maj's Justices of the Peace goe to y® County of

Resolved that M^ Dirk Wessells and Cap* Johannes wendel Justices of y« Peace goe thither & Conveen y^ Company together & consult what measures they are to take upon occasion if an en^my should come, to y« end there may be unity in such extremityes, & ye Inhabitants there are ordered to submitt to what ye sf* gent" & ye head officers of there Toune shall Conclude upon, upon there oun Perrill

Resolved since we have ReC' Certain Information of some Praying Canida Indians lately taken by our Maquase that y^ french Design to send out there Indians and french to kill and Destroy there Majts Subjects of this County that Dirk Teunise Esqr one of there Maj's Justices of the Peace goe to y® County of

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Ulster for y^ assistance of 25 or 30 men to be Ready upon occasion if any attaque or Incursion should be made on y^ frontiers of this County for to secure & defend there Majt^ Interest here who is Impowered to discourse with y® Civill and Military officers of yt County about y® p'mises.

Att a Convention &c. 11*^ Sept. 1689 Present P. Schuyler Mayr Levinus Van Shaik

D. Wessells Reed' Kilion van Renselaer

Capt Wendel Leift Jochem Staets

C9.pt Bleeker Leift Robt Sanders

Capt gerrit Teunise List of men who have taken service to serve there Maj'^ & y® Countrey upon the frontiers of there maj** County of Albany who are to hav« 12*^ p"" diem and Provisions except Claes Rust who is to have y® Command & is to have 18*^ p"" diem who had Instructions given him accordingly.

Schuyler Mayr Levinus Van Shaik

D. Wessells Reed' Kilion van Renselaer

Capt Wendel Leift Jochem Staets

C9.pt Bleeker Leift Robt Sanders

Capt gerrit Teunise List of men who have taken service to serve there Maj'^ & y® Countrey upon the frontiers of there maj** County of Albany who are to hav« 12*^ p"" diem and Provisions except Claes Rust who is to have y® Command & is to have 18*^ p"" diem who had Instructions given him accordingly.

of Capt Wendels Comp^ Claes Rust

gerrit Luy kasse Jellis funda of Capt Bleekers Comp^ Johannes Rutgers

Rutger Teunise of y« Troop - - Frank Salisbury of Capt g: Teunise Comp® Joh: gerritse Van Vechten Teunise dirkse Van Vechten Lamb* Jochimes Manuel Cansalis off Capt gerritse Comp« Johannes Janse ouderkirk Joseph Janse By y^ Mayor aldermen and Commonality of ye Citty of Albany and y^ Justices of y« Peace of y*^ Couhty aforesaid Whereas the selling and giving of strong Drink to y® Indians at this present juncture is founde by Experience Extream Dangerous insomuch yt diverse Inhabitants at Shennectady and Elsewhere have made there Complaint that there is no living if y* Indians be not kept from Drinke, Wee doe therefore hereby

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strikly Prohibite &, forbid in the name of King William & queen Mary.yt no Inhabitants of the Citty and County of Albany doe sell or give any Rom Brandy Strong Liquor or Beer to any Indian or Indians upon any pretence whatsoever upon ye Penalty of Two monthes Imprisonement without Baile or main prise & moreover a fine of five Pounds toties quoties, y® ProofFe hereof to be made as is Incerted in ye Proclamation Prohibiting ye Selling of Strong Drink dated ye 21*^ day of May 1689 which is by Proof or Purgation by oath, always Provided yt it shall and may be in ye Power of ye Mayor aldermen & Commonality of y« s^ Citty if they see cause to give any smal quality of Rom to any Sachims who come here about Publick Bussinesse any Prohibition abovesd in any manner notwithstanding, given att ye Citty hall of Albany ye 12"! day of Septembr 1689

strikly Prohibite &, forbid in the name of King William & queen Mary.yt no Inhabitants of the Citty and County of Albany doe sell or give any Rom Brandy Strong Liquor or Beer to any Indian or Indians upon any pretence whatsoever upon ye Penalty of Two monthes Imprisonement without Baile or main prise & moreover a fine of five Pounds toties quoties, y® ProofFe hereof to be made as is Incerted in ye Proclamation Prohibiting ye Selling of Strong Drink dated ye 21*^ day of May 1689 which is by Proof or Purgation by oath, always Provided yt it shall and may be in ye Power of ye Mayor aldermen & Commonality of y« s^ Citty if they see cause to give any smal quality of Rom to any Sachims who come here about Publick Bussinesse any Prohibition abovesd in any manner notwithstanding, given att ye Citty hall of Albany ye 12"! day of Septembr 1689

pr Ordr RoBT Livingston Clk

Att a Convention &c. Sept 17tt» 1689 Present, all the members heretofore mentioned.

The Messenger Johannes Beeker who was sent Expresse to N . Yorke with a letter to Capt Leysler and ye Rest of y® Military officers of ye Citty & County of N: Yorke according to y^ Resolution of this Convention ye 4*^ of this Instant being Returned was sent for and asked whither he had Delivered ye Letter as it Wiis Directed and if he had Received any answer from s<^ Leysler to y*^ gent" that had sent him who answered that he had delivered y" Letter to Capt. Leysler but had no letter in answer but thatt Directed to Capt Wendel and Capt Bleeker and y* he further heard Capt. Leysler say, y* he had nothing to doe w*^ y® Civill Power he was a Souldier and would write to a Souldier.

Yorke with a letter to Capt Leysler and ye Rest of y® Military officers of ye Citty & County of N: Yorke according to y^ Resolution of this Convention ye 4*^ of this Instant being Returned was sent for and asked whither he had Delivered ye Letter as it Wiis Directed and if he had Received any answer from s<^ Leysler to y*^ gent" that had sent him who answered that he had delivered y" Letter to Capt. Leysler but had no letter in answer but thatt Directed to Capt Wendel and Capt Bleeker and y* he further heard Capt. Leysler say, y* he had nothing to doe w*^ y® Civill Power he was a Souldier and would write to a Souldier.

Resolved since Capt Leysler and ye Military officers of y« Citty and County of N: Yorke have not been Pleased to Return y« Least answer to ye Convention upon there Letter and Resolve of ye 4th Instant but sent a Letter to Capt wendel &Capt Bleeker signed by Leysler alone which is openly Read, ye Purport of which Cheeffly tends to Desyre them to Induce the Common People to send Two men to assist them in there Committe, and ;;(IvisG them further y* he sends them 40 lb match out of there Majts Stores and Two Imndred lb of Pouder belonging to ye mer-

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chanls of albany Item 4 small Gunns, but as for money they Receive none, neither is itt in there Power to Command any of there Militia for our assistance alledgeing yt ye great slight there People Rec'd when here Deprives them to oblige Volunteers, Insisting again for y* Sending doune of Committes to consult wth them and shal then according to there Capacities Resolve for ye Publick good.

Resolved since Capt Leysler and ye Military officers of y« Citty and County of N: Yorke have not been Pleased to Return y« Least answer to ye Convention upon there Letter and Resolve of ye 4th Instant but sent a Letter to Capt wendel &Capt Bleeker signed by Leysler alone which is openly Read, ye Purport of which Cheeffly tends to Desyre them to Induce the Common People to send Two men to assist them in there Committe, and ;;(IvisG them further y* he sends them 40 lb match out of there Majts Stores and Two Imndred lb of Pouder belonging to ye mer-

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chanls of albany Item 4 small Gunns, but as for money they Receive none, neither is itt in there Power to Command any of there Militia for our assistance alledgeing yt ye great slight there People Rec'd when here Deprives them to oblige Volunteers, Insisting again for y* Sending doune of Committes to consult wth them and shal then according to there Capacities Resolve for ye Publick good.

That some oy' methods may be used for ye Procureing of men if Possible from N: England or Elsewhere for ye Defence of there Majts Intrest in this County, and if Christians cannot be procured yt some Indians may be gott ^^ al speed.

Ordered yt Rob* Sanders use his Endeavor to procure the Indians of ye Long Reach Wawyachtenok and Sopus to come here to lye out as skouts upon ye borders of this County & y* he have Letters of Recommendation to ye Justices of ye Peace of ye County of Ulster to assist him in Perswading of s^ Indians

That some oy' methods may be used for ye Procureing of men if Possible from N: England or Elsewhere for ye Defence of there Majts Intrest in this County, and if Christians cannot be procured yt some Indians may be gott ^^ al speed.

Ordered yt Rob* Sanders use his Endeavor to procure the Indians of ye Long Reach Wawyachtenok and Sopus to come here to lye out as skouts upon ye borders of this County & y* he have Letters of Recommendation to ye Justices of ye Peace of ye County of Ulster to assist him in Perswading of s^ Indians

Ordered y* ye assistants of ye Respective wardes & ye Military officers of ye County goe about & see what ye Inhabitants will be willing to advance for ye Raiseing of some men for ye Defence of this County against ye french, and are sent with this following Proposall,

Proposall to y^ Commonality for ye mamtammg and paying of men in this juncture of time for our Defence against ye

french, since by the Present Revolutions we can expect no releef for or assistance from our neighbours according to there letters sent liither, which Charge will be Represented by this Convention to ye govr whom there Maj^s will be Pleased to send; that s'i men may be pd out of ye Public Revenues of ye Countrey being for ye Preservation of there Majt* Intrest in these parts, oy^wise that it will be paid by a generall Tax out of ye whole County To y® maintaining which men these following persons subscribe viz*

french, since by the Present Revolutions we can expect no releef for or assistance from our neighbours according to there letters sent liither, which Charge will be Represented by this Convention to ye govr whom there Maj^s will be Pleased to send; that s'i men may be pd out of ye Public Revenues of ye Countrey being for ye Preservation of there Majt* Intrest in these parts, oy^wise that it will be paid by a generall Tax out of ye whole County To y® maintaining which men these following persons subscribe viz*

P. Schuyler. Mayr ^615 : 0

Kil: van Renselaer 15 : 0

gabriel Thompson 10: 0

Marte gerritse 10: 0

Dirk wessels 6: 0

Jan Lansing 12: 0

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Joh: wendel 12: 0

L. V Schaick 10: 0

Albt Ryckman 6:0

Rob^ Sanders 6:0

Robt Livingston 50: 0

Johannes abeel 6: 0

Gert Teunise 5:0

Da\'id Schuyler , 6: 0

Jochim Staets 5:0

Evert Banker 5:0

Isak Verplank 3:0

Johannes Beekman , 4:0

Johannes Thomase 2:0

Evert d Ridder 3: 0

Reynier Barents ^ . ... 6: 0

Jan Janse Bleeker » 6:0

abraham Cuyler 3:

harme Rutgers 3:

anth« Bratt 0:

Annetje Lievens * 15:

Margt Schuyler 20:

Catharina Glen » 4:

Myndt hannense 6 :

Elisabeth Van Tricht 3

Jannetje Gerritse 10:

Jan Rosie 0:

Jan Becker 2:

Jacob Staets 5 :

Gerrit Banker 18:

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SECOND WARD.

Johannes Cuyler 3:12

Johannes appel 3

Jeronimus wendel 4

P. Davidtse 2: 0

Hend: Bries 3

Jacob abrahamse 2

Reynier Barents ^ . ... 6: 0

Jan Janse Bleeker » 6:0

abraham Cuyler 3:

harme Rutgers 3:

anth« Bratt 0:

Annetje Lievens * 15:

Margt Schuyler 20:

Catharina Glen » 4:

Myndt hannense 6 :

Elisabeth Van Tricht 3

Jannetje Gerritse 10:

Jan Rosie 0:

Jan Becker 2:

Jacob Staets 5 :

Gerrit Banker 18:

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SECOND WARD.

Johannes Cuyler 3:12

Johannes appel 3

Jeronimus wendel 4

P. Davidtse 2: 0

Hend: Bries 3

Jacob abrahamse 2

Evert wendel 3

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Phil: wendel » . -- 1:

arent Schuyler - 6:

Jacobus Turk 1:10

Johannes Rooseboom , 2: 6

31: 8

THIRD WARD

Dirk Bensing 1 :10

Bennony van Corlaer 3:10

Jacob Meese 1 :

Jacob Voss :10

Myndt Frederickse :10

Johannes van Sante 1:

£8: The farmers belonging to Capt Marten Gerritse Compc

Melgert abrahamse £

Claes van Petten 2

gerrit gysbertse 1

Dorite Janse 1: 4

geertruy Janse ; 1 : 4

Cornells Teunise 1

Cobus Janse :12

Catharina van d^ Poel .• 3

anth" van Shaik 4

Hend: van Ness 2

P. Lockermans :14

Teunise d metselaer 3

And. hanse 1

Jan Ouderkerk » :12

Harme Lieverse 1

Jan van ness 1

Barent Bratt 0

Geurt hendrickse :12

Roeloff gerritse : 6

William Ketelheyn 2

gert Lansing as well as his brothers 0

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The farmers belonging to Capt gert Teunisens Comp«

Cornelis Stevense £2

Lieve winne

Volkert van hoesen

Matthys Janse

Jan hendrikse ^ .

bans Juriaense

Jacob van hoesen

Luykas Janse

Hend: van Ness 2

P. Lockermans :14

Teunise d metselaer 3

And. hanse 1

Jan Ouderkerk » :12

Harme Lieverse 1

Jan van ness 1

Barent Bratt 0

Geurt hendrickse :12

Roeloff gerritse : 6

William Ketelheyn 2

gert Lansing as well as his brothers 0

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The farmers belonging to Capt gert Teunisens Comp«

Cornelis Stevense £2

Lieve winne

Volkert van hoesen

Matthys Janse

Jan hendrikse ^ .

bans Juriaense

Jacob van hoesen

Luykas Janse

£9

C: gerritsens Comp^ 26

3d ward 8

2d ward 31

1" ward & Convention 292

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Att a Convention &c. 23d day Septemb^ 1689 Present

Ev. Banker Capt Marten gerritsen C. gert Teunise Leift Joh: Bensein Leift Rob: Sanders Lieft. Ev.d Ridder V: ffabr: Thomson

P. Schuyler May- Dirk Wessels Rec^r

J. Wendel

J. Bleeker

Jan Lansing

Liv: van Sclmik

albt Ryckman

Joh: Abeel The Schedule or List of y^ Burgers & farmers names who subscribed for y^ Contribution of money for ye Raiseing of men for our assistance being summd up amounts to y^ somme of £367:6 and therefore not half Eneugh for y^ Procureing of one hundred men w^ is judged Requisite to acquaint y^ Commonality withall: So y' oy^ means must be used to Procure men, doe therefore Mortifye & make null & void y® aforesaid subscriptions thanking y" People who had signed for there good Inclination. J t is therefore

Resolvetl since no assistance can be expected from N: Yorkr nor money raised here to Procure men to write to y^ govern'"

Joh: Abeel The Schedule or List of y^ Burgers & farmers names who subscribed for y^ Contribution of money for ye Raiseing of men for our assistance being summd up amounts to y^ somme of £367:6 and therefore not half Eneugh for y^ Procureing of one hundred men w^ is judged Requisite to acquaint y^ Commonality withall: So y' oy^ means must be used to Procure men, doe therefore Mortifye & make null & void y® aforesaid subscriptions thanking y" People who had signed for there good Inclination. J t is therefore

Resolvetl since no assistance can be expected from N: Yorkr nor money raised here to Procure men to write to y^ govern'"

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and Convention of Boston for y^ assistance of one hundred men -- and also to govern^ and gen^' assembly off Connetticut for ye assistance of y« like number of men to lye in garrison here this winter to secure there Maj^s Fort and ye frontiers of this county against y^ french or there Praying Indians ^^hich Letters are written accordingly

Whereas it is thougt Convenient by y® Convention of Civill and Military officers of y® Citty and County of Albany yt all Possible endeavors be used to Procure y® Indians of y® Long Reach Wawijachtenock &Sopusto come here &Lye out as skouts upon ye borders of this County to prevent any Incursions y*^ might be made by y^ Indians of Canida and Robert Sanders Lieft of one of ye Train bande Companies of this Citty being thought a fitt p'son to Procure y® same, he is therefore hereby Impowered & authorized to use his Endevors in effecting y® same, & y® gentlemen of our neighbouring County of Ulster are earnestly desyred & Intreated to be aideing & assisting to him in s^ bussinesse itt being for y® Preservation of there Maj'^ Y^g "VV" & queen Maryes Interest in these parts Actum in albany ye 27th of Sep^ 1689

Whereas it is thougt Convenient by y® Convention of Civill and Military officers of y® Citty and County of Albany yt all Possible endeavors be used to Procure y® Indians of y® Long Reach Wawijachtenock &Sopusto come here &Lye out as skouts upon ye borders of this County to prevent any Incursions y*^ might be made by y^ Indians of Canida and Robert Sanders Lieft of one of ye Train bande Companies of this Citty being thought a fitt p'son to Procure y® same, he is therefore hereby Impowered & authorized to use his Endevors in effecting y® same, & y® gentlemen of our neighbouring County of Ulster are earnestly desyred & Intreated to be aideing & assisting to him in s^ bussinesse itt being for y® Preservation of there Maj'^ Y^g "VV" & queen Maryes Interest in these parts Actum in albany ye 27th of Sep^ 1689

Att a Convention &c. Albany Oct. 24"» 1689 Present . P. Schuyler May^ Cap* Marten gerritsen

Job: Wendel " C: Sanders glerm

albt Ryckman L: Jan van Eps

David Schuyler En: Joh: Sanders

Eghbert Teunise Leift Jochim Staets

Claes Ripse Capt Sharpe

Ev. Banker gert Ryerse

The Convention being mett to consider ye Contents of a Letter sent by ye gov^ of Boston in ye name and by Consent of ye Councill and Representatives wherein they signify there sence of ye feares and Dangers we Lye in of Incursions by ye french and French Indians & ye need we stand in of some forces to be sent for ye enforcing of our garrison wh they would be wiUing to afford iVom thence, bi^t there p'sent Circumstances of things haveing so many men out against ye Common Enemy to ye Eastward, bei^ides y*^ great Distance from hence, y* they cannot doe what they woukl

The Convention being mett to consider ye Contents of a Letter sent by ye gov^ of Boston in ye name and by Consent of ye Councill and Representatives wherein they signify there sence of ye feares and Dangers we Lye in of Incursions by ye french and French Indians & ye need we stand in of some forces to be sent for ye enforcing of our garrison wh they would be wiUing to afford iVom thence, bi^t there p'sent Circumstances of things haveing so many men out against ye Common Enemy to ye Eastward, bei^ides y*^ great Distance from hence, y* they cannot doe what they woukl

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la that Regard, but have written to y^ gov'' and Councill of Connetticutt Earnestly Pressmg them to Provide one hundred men (if they can so many) or what they can for our present RelielTe, & yt Capt Bull be desyred to take the Command of them ; and that they had writt to ye Gov and Councill of Plymouth that they would enforce the same motion -- by there Letter to Connetticut, yt it may be sent by y« joynt Concurrence of all y^ Collonies.

Robert Treat Esq"" Gov^ of Conetticut doth answer our Letter sent him by Cap* Bull which he had Communicated to y® gen^' assembly that there Court had taken our condition into there serious Consideration, and have Resolved to send us about eighty souldiers with there officers as soon as they can effect it, and are endeavoring to Procure Cap^ Bull to be there Cap' but hope and Expect yt we will pay ye Commission officers there wages, They being at so great a charge about ye warrs with ye Eastern Indians and oy^wise by Losses throug great sicknesse and mortality in there harvest season -- yet they think strange thatt none of our oun neighbouring Counties should Releave us which lye so farr before them wth lesse charge & difficulty then they can Reach, & therefore think it so Reasonable a Request on there Parts unto us to take off some Part of there wages, there expenses being so great among themselfs, & Cannot raise^men for such service at p'sent with great Difficulty & waite our Complyance herewith.

Robert Treat Esq"" Gov^ of Conetticut doth answer our Letter sent him by Cap* Bull which he had Communicated to y® gen^' assembly that there Court had taken our condition into there serious Consideration, and have Resolved to send us about eighty souldiers with there officers as soon as they can effect it, and are endeavoring to Procure Cap^ Bull to be there Cap' but hope and Expect yt we will pay ye Commission officers there wages, They being at so great a charge about ye warrs with ye Eastern Indians and oy^wise by Losses throug great sicknesse and mortality in there harvest season -- yet they think strange thatt none of our oun neighbouring Counties should Releave us which lye so farr before them wth lesse charge & difficulty then they can Reach, & therefore think it so Reasonable a Request on there Parts unto us to take off some Part of there wages, there expenses being so great among themselfs, & Cannot raise^men for such service at p'sent with great Difficulty & waite our Complyance herewith.

Vpon which this following was resolved Capt Sander Glenn Leift Jan van Eps Ens: Johannes Sanders glen, and Sweer Teu nise doe vote in ye Behalfe of ye Toune of Shinnechtady yt ye men may be sent for from Canetticut and that they will bear there Proportiones of y^ Cherge of ye officers there wages and maintain them accordingly. Provided they be under Command and obey such orders and Instructions as they shall Receive from time to time from ys Convention of this Citty and County and in ye time of there not sitting to ye Mayi" & aldermen of this citt)-. It is ye opinion of ye Convention yt ye 8 men still at Sarachtoge doe Remain ther til further order.

Vpon which this following was resolved Capt Sander Glenn Leift Jan van Eps Ens: Johannes Sanders glen, and Sweer Teu nise doe vote in ye Behalfe of ye Toune of Shinnechtady yt ye men may be sent for from Canetticut and that they will bear there Proportiones of y^ Cherge of ye officers there wages and maintain them accordingly. Provided they be under Command and obey such orders and Instructions as they shall Receive from time to time from ys Convention of this Citty and County and in ye time of there not sitting to ye Mayi" & aldermen of this citt)-. It is ye opinion of ye Convention yt ye 8 men still at Sarachtoge doe Remain ther til further order.

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At a Convention &c. Oct. 25. 1689. Present as before.

It is Thougt Convenient that all there Majts Justices of y« Peace & Commission 'officers doe take y® oath of allegiance to tlicre Maj<^s William & Mary king and Queen of England France k Ireland Sz'^ Defenders of y« faith and accordingly

?■■ Schuyler may^ & Justice of y« Peace did take y^ oath of fiJclily iDcfore Dirk wessells Recorder & Justice of the Peace

And these following Persons took y® oath of fidelity to there Maj'^s before P^ Schuyler raayr viz*

Dirk wessells Record^ Capt Gerrit Teunise Capt: Marte Gerritse Leift: Robt: Sanders Ens: gabriel Thompson kilian van Renselaer Claes Ripse Van Dam David Schuyler Robt: Livingston Leif^ Jochim Staets: Johannes appel Constable & P' Boss Constable

?■■ Schuyler may^ & Justice of y« Peace did take y^ oath of fiJclily iDcfore Dirk wessells Recorder & Justice of the Peace

And these following Persons took y® oath of fidelity to there Maj'^s before P^ Schuyler raayr viz*

Dirk wessells Record^ Capt Gerrit Teunise Capt: Marte Gerritse Leift: Robt: Sanders Ens: gabriel Thompson kilian van Renselaer Claes Ripse Van Dam David Schuyler Robt: Livingston Leif^ Jochim Staets: Johannes appel Constable & P' Boss Constable

Dirk Wessells Jan Janse Bleeker and Dirk Teunise Justices of the Peace haveing been at Sopus for ye behalfe of this County to Desyre assistance, and accordingly made there application to Maji" Chambers y« third time, who gave his warrant to y^ Commission officers to collect the votes of ye Inhabitants concerning y« sending up of men upon accasion for ye assistance of y® People of alb. upon which y^ return was by Capt Beekman of ye horse. That all his men were willing but Two Capt Matthys that all his Company was willing, Capt Garten that he himself and all his Comp: were Ready but Capt Paling had not brought in his return

The sd Justices did Insist with ye Majr of yt County that ye men might be Prikt y' were to come upon occasion of allarm, that they might ye more Depend thereupon, who ordered y* y« Court marshall should meet ye 25 of October to effect that Bussinesse

Resolved that the men that are at Sarachtoge be sent for doune and that seven souldiers out of there maj^s fort with Claes Rust and Dick albertse Bradt be sent thither to lye there as skouts on y^ part of ye County.

The sd Justices did Insist with ye Majr of yt County that ye men might be Prikt y' were to come upon occasion of allarm, that they might ye more Depend thereupon, who ordered y* y« Court marshall should meet ye 25 of October to effect that Bussinesse

Resolved that the men that are at Sarachtoge be sent for doune and that seven souldiers out of there maj^s fort with Claes Rust and Dick albertse Bradt be sent thither to lye there as skouts on y^ part of ye County.

Resolved y' Capt kilian Van Renselaer & Capt gert Teunise be deputed to goe to ye Gov^ and Councill of .Connetticut and to

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Return our hearty Thanks for there kinde Letter of*}^ 15th Instant wherein they signify y^ they will send about 80 men besides officers for our Releefe Expecting yt we will pay y® Commission officers there wages who are to be commissionated to treat w^'^ y« sil govi" and Councill about y^ officers wages since this county hath had such excessive Charges without y^ least assistance & to accept of ye men by them Proferd & to Dispatch them hither w^h all speed who are to lye in garrison here this winter.

Whereas we are informed that diverse persons envying y® Peace wellfare and tranquility of y® Inabitants of this City & County have Endeavored to Raise diverse false aspersions and jealousies as if some Inhabitants here should have greater affection to ye late Popish king James Stuart then to our endeared Souvraign Lord & Lady king William & Queen Mary whom God almighty through his great mercy hath been pleased to call to y* Throne & to rule over us ; but to avoid all such Jealousies thogh we are very well assured that few or none in our Posts but doe abhor and Detest all Popery and what tends thereunto but on ye Contrarie will with all Cherfullnesse & readinesse abide y® oath of allegiance to there s^ Ma^^ as all y^ members of y^ s^ Convention have already done

Whereas we are informed that diverse persons envying y® Peace wellfare and tranquility of y® Inabitants of this City & County have Endeavored to Raise diverse false aspersions and jealousies as if some Inhabitants here should have greater affection to ye late Popish king James Stuart then to our endeared Souvraign Lord & Lady king William & Queen Mary whom God almighty through his great mercy hath been pleased to call to y* Throne & to rule over us ; but to avoid all such Jealousies thogh we are very well assured that few or none in our Posts but doe abhor and Detest all Popery and what tends thereunto but on ye Contrarie will with all Cherfullnesse & readinesse abide y® oath of allegiance to there s^ Ma^^ as all y^ members of y^ s^ Convention have already done

It is therefore thought Convenient by y® s^i Convention thogh for ye present there be no Commission from there Maj'^ to administer ye s^ oath that ye Inhabitants of y^ Citty & Coimty of Albany & souldiers of there Maj^^ fort doe all take y^ oath of Allegiance to there Majts king William &, queen Mary on or before the last day of octob"" next ensuing, and ye Aldermen in there wards are ordered to administer s*^ oath who will be founde at there respective houses on ye -- forenoon & y'' justices in y^ out plantations to administer the same to them that live there, all who are to make Return thereof to ye office of ye Citty & County who names are to be recorded accordingly.

It is therefore thought Convenient by y® s^i Convention thogh for ye present there be no Commission from there Maj'^ to administer ye s^ oath that ye Inhabitants of y^ Citty & Coimty of Albany & souldiers of there Maj^^ fort doe all take y^ oath of Allegiance to there Majts king William &, queen Mary on or before the last day of octob"" next ensuing, and ye Aldermen in there wards are ordered to administer s*^ oath who will be founde at there respective houses on ye -- forenoon & y'' justices in y^ out plantations to administer the same to them that live there, all who are to make Return thereof to ye office of ye Citty & County who names are to be recorded accordingly.

By order of ye Convention

RoBT Livingston

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The 26th of octob 1689 Resolved y* Dirk Wessells John Wendell Jan Janse Bleeker David Shuyler & albert Ryckman, Justices of y® Peace doe repare to there Maj's fort and administer to y® Souldiers the oath of fidelity to there Maj** William & Mary king & queen of Engi'^ &c, who accordingly with all Cherfulnesse & Readinesse took y^'.same (as they were drawn up in y® fort in arms by Lev' Sharpe who took his oath y° 19'^ of octob last in y^ full Convention) a list whereof follows

Charles Rogers ^ s crts

Christoph: Barnsford ^ °

John holman ^

John gilbert > Corpus

John Thompson J

Wm Shaw meatros [gunner]

The 26th of octob 1689 Resolved y* Dirk Wessells John Wendell Jan Janse Bleeker David Shuyler & albert Ryckman, Justices of y® Peace doe repare to there Maj's fort and administer to y® Souldiers the oath of fidelity to there Maj** William & Mary king & queen of Engi'^ &c, who accordingly with all Cherfulnesse & Readinesse took y^'.same (as they were drawn up in y® fort in arms by Lev' Sharpe who took his oath y° 19'^ of octob last in y^ full Convention) a list whereof follows

Charles Rogers ^ s crts

Christoph: Barnsford ^ °

John holman ^

John gilbert > Corpus

John Thompson J

Wm Shaw meatros [gunner]

Tho. Rodgers Drum^

gert arentse

Robt Barnet

John Carter

John Douglas

John Denny

Wm Ellis

Robt Farrington

Ralph Graunt

Wm Haaton

Wm bather

Sephen hooper

Wm Rogers

John RadeclifFe

Richd Tunnell Elias Van Ravesteyn Ric*^ white Ric^ wilson Jos, Yetts Tho: Wakefield

These were not present being at y« halfmoon Tobyas henderson James Larmond Wm Powel James willet .

Tho. Shaver Refuses [toj take y« oath

Memorandum y® 10 of Nov. y« aboves^ men Took all ye oath of allegiance

It is unanimously Resolved y* Leift Thos. Sharpe who together with yp Souldiers of there Maj^s garrison have taken y^ oath of fidelity to there Majts William & Mary king & queen yt y© s^ Leift Sharpe shall Continue in y^ Command of there Majts fort of Albany who is to obey such orders & Instructions as he shall from time to time Receive from ye Convention of y^ Citty and County of Albany, & yt no oyr person shall have y^ Command of sd fort till orders Came from there Majts king William &

Sharpe who together with yp Souldiers of there Maj^s garrison have taken y^ oath of fidelity to there Majts William & Mary king & queen yt y© s^ Leift Sharpe shall Continue in y^ Command of there Majts fort of Albany who is to obey such orders & Instructions as he shall from time to time Receive from ye Convention of y^ Citty and County of Albany, & yt no oyr person shall have y^ Command of sd fort till orders Came from there Majts king William &

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queen Mary which we with Patience will vaite for Since y^ s** fort is kept for there Maj^ use

Signed P Schuyler

Johannes Wenoel Jan Janse Bleeker K V Renselaer Ev Banker Joh: Cuyler Dirk Teunise This Protest was sent aboard of Jochim Staets by y* Marshall inclosed in a letter to him & alderman Skaik

Resolved to write and give our hearty thanks to y^ Hon'*' Gov"^ & Councill and Representives of Boston for there kinde letter of y^ lO^ii of Octob'' in w'riteing to y^ gov"" Sl Covmcill of Conetticut Pressing them to Provide one hundred men for our assistance who accordingly have granted to furnish us with eighty men w^h there officers hopeing & expecting Paym* for y^ Commission officers & yt Kilian Van Renselaer & Capt gerrit Teunise be sent to Conetticut to return them thanks for there assistance and to accept of y^ men and withal to Inform them of y^ mean Condition of this place and how willing we would be to pay s,^ officers & Souldiers too if we were in a condition to bear it.

Resolved to write and give our hearty thanks to y^ Hon'*' Gov"^ & Councill and Representives of Boston for there kinde letter of y^ lO^ii of Octob'' in w'riteing to y^ gov"" Sl Covmcill of Conetticut Pressing them to Provide one hundred men for our assistance who accordingly have granted to furnish us with eighty men w^h there officers hopeing & expecting Paym* for y^ Commission officers & yt Kilian Van Renselaer & Capt gerrit Teunise be sent to Conetticut to return them thanks for there assistance and to accept of y^ men and withal to Inform them of y^ mean Condition of this place and how willing we would be to pay s,^ officers & Souldiers too if we were in a condition to bear it.

Resolved to write to y^ gov'' & Councill of Conetticut to thank them for there kinde letter of y® 15*^ of Octobr wherein they graunt to send us eighty souldiers with there officers, hopeing and and expecting we will Pay y^ Commission officers, & yt Capt. Renselaer and Capt. gert Teunise be Commissionated to goe thither and Return our Thanks and accept of y« 80 men & Endeuor to have them hither with all speed, who are to submit themselfs to ye ordi^s &, directions of y^ Convention, & withall to consult ^ffth ye Gov^ & Councill Concerning y^ Payment of y® Commission Officers.

By ye Convention of y® Civill and Military officers

of ye Citty and County of Albany.

Whereas it is thought Convenient that soine p'sons be Commissionate to goe to y* hon^'ie gov & Councill of Conetticut and

Renselaer and Capt. gert Teunise be Commissionated to goe thither and Return our Thanks and accept of y« 80 men & Endeuor to have them hither with all speed, who are to submit themselfs to ye ordi^s &, directions of y^ Convention, & withall to consult ^ffth ye Gov^ & Councill Concerning y^ Payment of y® Commission Officers.

By ye Convention of y® Civill and Military officers

of ye Citty and County of Albany.

Whereas it is thought Convenient that soine p'sons be Commissionate to goe to y* hon^'ie gov & Councill of Conetticut and

ye assembly if sitting to give our Cordiall thanks for t'.ere grca-

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kindnesse in Resolueing to send eighty men with there officers for ye security of there Maj'* Interest in these Parts, and we confideing in y^ Integrity and fidelity of Capt. Kilian van Renselaer & Capt. Ger* Teunise members of our Convention have Desyred and authorized them with all Convenient Speed to goe to y^ Collony of Connetticut and Signify to y« hon'^'*^ gov"^ & Councill of y* Colony & to y^ assembly if sitting y^ Real sence we have of there kindnesse in Sendeing these men, & to . hasten there Comeing w^h all convenient Speed, as also to Discourse w'^^ y«-' s^l Gov^ Concerning y^ wages of y^ Commission officers earnestly Desyreing yt y® s^ Two gent" may be Reputed and Esteemed as our agents in y* Behalfe Ratifyeing and Confirming whatever they shall act or doe about y^ p'mises, given under our hands & sealls in Albany y^ 28*^ day of octob^ in y^ fir^t year of y® Reign of our Souveraign Lord & Lady William & Mary king & queen of Engl: &c. 3689

Ger* Teunise members of our Convention have Desyred and authorized them with all Convenient Speed to goe to y^ Collony of Connetticut and Signify to y« hon'^'*^ gov"^ & Councill of y* Colony & to y^ assembly if sitting y^ Real sence we have of there kindnesse in Sendeing these men, & to . hasten there Comeing w^h all convenient Speed, as also to Discourse w'^^ y«-' s^l Gov^ Concerning y^ wages of y^ Commission officers earnestly Desyreing yt y® s^ Two gent" may be Reputed and Esteemed as our agents in y* Behalfe Ratifyeing and Confirming whatever they shall act or doe about y^ p'mises, given under our hands & sealls in Albany y^ 28*^ day of octob^ in y^ fir^t year of y® Reign of our Souveraign Lord & Lady William & Mary king & queen of Engl: &c. 3689

Signed Pieter Schuyler Johannes Wendell Dirk Wessells Ev. Banker

Att a Convention &c.

Albany 28*^ Sept. [October] 1689 Present as before.

Resolved yt Capt. wendel & Capt. Bleeker Cause y^ gates & Com tains of y^ Citty to be made & Repared according to y® Division made and there engagement who are to warn there People to doe it upon Pain of answering whatsoever Inconveniencies that may happen by such neglect and each of y^ s'^ Capt^s had an ordr given them accordingly

Resolved y* Since Sundrey members of y® Convention have Signned a Bonde for y^ Reimburseing of Robt Livingston such disbursement' as he shall make for there Maj^s ace* upon our Request y* y*' said Bonde be Recorded w^ is as follows

Bleeker Cause y^ gates & Com tains of y^ Citty to be made & Repared according to y® Division made and there engagement who are to warn there People to doe it upon Pain of answering whatsoever Inconveniencies that may happen by such neglect and each of y^ s'^ Capt^s had an ordr given them accordingly

Resolved y* Since Sundrey members of y® Convention have Signned a Bonde for y^ Reimburseing of Robt Livingston such disbursement' as he shall make for there Maj^s ace* upon our Request y* y*' said Bonde be Recorded w^ is as follows

Whereas there is at this Present juncture litle or no Revenue accrueing to there Maj's in this Citty and County and nevertheless diverse Charges to be paid as y^ Reparations of there Maj'* fort

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Paying of ye People that have been at Sarachtoge upon ye kings & queens ace* and Diverse oy' Public Charges and altho Rob^ Livingston is already Considerable in advance yett y^ Convention doe Desyre y* he further may advance upon there Maj^^ accompt, such necessary Charges as shall from time to time happen and because y® s^^ Livingston may be y® more Incouraged to Proceed, we whose names are undei'written doe Promise & Engage y* if y® s^ Livingston be not Reimbursed such Disbursements as he shall make by y<^ May^ order one aldermen and assistant for y« Publick ace* in Six monthes after y arrivall of a gov"^ or orders from there now Majesties king W™ & queen Mary yt wee will yointly & severally see him p^i & Satisfyed and that he shall not sustain any Losse or Damage by Such Disbursem^s being by our Particular ord^^ as witnesse our hands in albany ye 26 of octobr 1689

Paying of ye People that have been at Sarachtoge upon ye kings & queens ace* and Diverse oy' Public Charges and altho Rob^ Livingston is already Considerable in advance yett y^ Convention doe Desyre y* he further may advance upon there Maj^^ accompt, such necessary Charges as shall from time to time happen and because y® s^^ Livingston may be y® more Incouraged to Proceed, we whose names are undei'written doe Promise & Engage y* if y® s^ Livingston be not Reimbursed such Disbursements as he shall make by y<^ May^ order one aldermen and assistant for y« Publick ace* in Six monthes after y arrivall of a gov"^ or orders from there now Majesties king W™ & queen Mary yt wee will yointly & severally see him p^i & Satisfyed and that he shall not sustain any Losse or Damage by Such Disbursem^s being by our Particular ord^^ as witnesse our hands in albany ye 26 of octobr 1689

P^ Schuyler Dirk Wessells Claes Ripse van Dam Gabriel Thompson Dirk Teunise Albt Ryckman David Schuyler

Johannes van d' hey den hend: Janse & W'" Hollie took ye oath of allegiance to there Maj'^

The Convention writt a letter to alderman Schayk and Lief^ Staets putting them in minde of what they had writt yesterday Concerning ye Reports of Leyslers Intentions to send up armed men to overthrow y® government of this Citty, and that they would endevor to prevent it as they loved y« Peace of this Citty, and mthall Informed them that we hear by a Prisoner come from Canida y* y® Indian Prisoners were come from france with ye gov"" of Mont Royall and y^ ye gov^ of Canida and diverse officers went to france, & therefore consider in what a Condition we would be with ye Indians if a Change of Magistrates and a Subversion of y" government should at p'sent be made.

The Convention writt a letter to alderman Schayk and Lief^ Staets putting them in minde of what they had writt yesterday Concerning ye Reports of Leyslers Intentions to send up armed men to overthrow y® government of this Citty, and that they would endevor to prevent it as they loved y« Peace of this Citty, and mthall Informed them that we hear by a Prisoner come from Canida y* y® Indian Prisoners were come from france with ye gov"" of Mont Royall and y^ ye gov^ of Canida and diverse officers went to france, & therefore consider in what a Condition we would be with ye Indians if a Change of Magistrates and a Subversion of y" government should at p'sent be made.

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Albany yc 29th of octob"- 1689. Present ?■■ Schuyler Mayr Davul Schuyler

Dirk wessells alb* Ryckman

Jan Bleeker Joh: Cuyler

Claes Ripse Eghbert Teunise

Jan nack Whereas there was an order made by y^ Convention y^ 25 ^^ Instant that y^ men Lyeing at Sarachtoge be sent for and y* seven Souldiers of there Majt^ fort with Two oy men be Sent there yt can speak y^ Indian Language, and being informed by Leift Sharpe y* y® Souldiers were unwilling to goe, they were Sent for who told the Gentn that if y^ Convention would engage for their Pay they would willingly serve there Majts to whom they have Sworne fidelity in their Maj'^ fort; But they would all willingly goe with there officer for their Maj** ace* whereever he would lead them, & if y« Convention were not satisfied with that they would all grounde there arms alleadgeing yt none but a govern"^ or he yt had Immediat Commission from there Majts William & Mary could Command them out in Such Small Partyes Except they engage for their pay

Jan nack Whereas there was an order made by y^ Convention y^ 25 ^^ Instant that y^ men Lyeing at Sarachtoge be sent for and y* seven Souldiers of there Majt^ fort with Two oy men be Sent there yt can speak y^ Indian Language, and being informed by Leift Sharpe y* y® Souldiers were unwilling to goe, they were Sent for who told the Gentn that if y^ Convention would engage for their Pay they would willingly serve there Majts to whom they have Sworne fidelity in their Maj'^ fort; But they would all willingly goe with there officer for their Maj** ace* whereever he would lead them, & if y« Convention were not satisfied with that they would all grounde there arms alleadgeing yt none but a govern"^ or he yt had Immediat Commission from there Majts William & Mary could Command them out in Such Small Partyes Except they engage for their pay

Upon which it was Resolved y* Dirk albertse Bratt and anothef be sent thither to stay there with Some Indians till further order.

Att a Convention &c.

albany ye 4^^ of novembr 1689 Present Pr Schuyler may Reynier Barentse

Dirk wessels RecordJ^ Evert Banker

Johiwendel Jan nack

Liv: Van Schaik Joh: Cuyler

Jan Bleeker Eghbert Teunise

Claes Ripse Cap* Marten gerritse

Da\dd Schuyler Justice

albert Ryckman Leif. Rob* Sanders

Whereas y® members of y^ Convention have given to Robt. Livingston a Bonde whereby they oblige themselfs to bear y^ s«^

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Livingston harmlesse for such Disburse'"^ as he hath now or shall make for y^ Publike ace' by our Particular ord^, That if he be not paid within Six months after y^ arrival! of a gov^ or orders from there now Maj'^ King William & queen Mary, that wee w^ill see him paid, & if it should happen that care should not be taken for y^ Reimburseing of s^ Livingston, that he should be necessitated to Demand y^ s^^ Disbursem'^ of y^ members of s^ Convention, It is ordered yt such p'son or p'sons so Paying Such Publike Charge be Reimbursed out of y^ Publike Rates of ye County, always Provided y^ s'l Charge be for ye Reparations of there Maj^ fort of Albany & y^ Charge of y® People y^ Lay at Sarachtoge.

Livingston harmlesse for such Disburse'"^ as he hath now or shall make for y^ Publike ace' by our Particular ord^, That if he be not paid within Six months after y^ arrival! of a gov^ or orders from there now Maj'^ King William & queen Mary, that wee w^ill see him paid, & if it should happen that care should not be taken for y^ Reimburseing of s^ Livingston, that he should be necessitated to Demand y^ s^^ Disbursem'^ of y^ members of s^ Convention, It is ordered yt such p'son or p'sons so Paying Such Publike Charge be Reimbursed out of y^ Publike Rates of ye County, always Provided y^ s'l Charge be for ye Reparations of there Maj^ fort of Albany & y^ Charge of y® People y^ Lay at Sarachtoge.

Livinus Van Schaik aldermen and one of y^ Justices of ye Peace of this County arrived this day from N: Yorke to whom the Resolution of this Convention of y^ 26*1^ of octob^ Last was Sent, inclosed in a letter to him and Leift Jochim Staas who were Desyred after they had Received Information y* Capt Leysler was intended to send up a Comp^ of armed men to make themselfs master of there Maj^^ Fort of Albany and of y^ Citty turn y® government of this Citty upside doune & Disturbe y<= Peace and Tranquility of there Maj'^ King William & queen Marys Liege People, and carry Some of y^ Principle Burgers and Inhabitants of this Citty Prisoners to N: Yorke

Livinus Van Schaik aldermen and one of y^ Justices of ye Peace of this County arrived this day from N: Yorke to whom the Resolution of this Convention of y^ 26*1^ of octob^ Last was Sent, inclosed in a letter to him and Leift Jochim Staas who were Desyred after they had Received Information y* Capt Leysler was intended to send up a Comp^ of armed men to make themselfs master of there Maj^^ Fort of Albany and of y^ Citty turn y® government of this Citty upside doune & Disturbe y<= Peace and Tranquility of there Maj'^ King William & queen Marys Liege People, and carry Some of y^ Principle Burgers and Inhabitants of this Citty Prisoners to N: Yorke

That they should Deliver ye Protestation sent them by this Convention against Such Proceedings

Alderman Schaik haveing Received diverse Informations from Credible Persones that they had such and such Designs Discoursed Jochim Staets telling him he thought himself obliged to Deliver ye Protest to Leysler and y^ Committee, which was sent by y« Convention of Albany upon which Jochim Staets Replyed he knew not what to doe. They would have him Capt of y* Company that went up to Albany which was to Lye in y« fort.

Alderman Shaik answered M"" Staets you know that would Be against yc Resolution of ye Convention of Albany who hes Put Capt Sharpe to be Commander there, whereupon Jochim Staets Replyed they would have Sharpe out, & if I will not accept of itt they will putt in Churchill, methinks that it is better that I

They would have him Capt of y* Company that went up to Albany which was to Lye in y« fort.

Alderman Shaik answered M"" Staets you know that would Be against yc Resolution of ye Convention of Albany who hes Put Capt Sharpe to be Commander there, whereupon Jochim Staets Replyed they would have Sharpe out, & if I will not accept of itt they will putt in Churchill, methinks that it is better that I

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accept of itt then that such a Vagabond as Churchill should have ye Command.

Upon which ye s^ alderman went in with Jochim Staets to y^ Committee being y^ 29'^ day of octobr & Delivered ye Protest to Capt. Leysler & y® Resolution of y® Convention of Albany for Capt Sharpe to Continue till further orders

The Said alderman Skaik askd, what answer they w^ould give him upon y® Protest, upon which Jacob Milborne Replyed with Consent of y® oy^ Persons Conveined yt time that he would goe up to Albany, & see the "fort there better Secured.

The Said Schaik Considering y® Contents of y® Conventions Letter whereby they earnestly Desyred advice by an Expresse if occasion Required, thought Convenient to come up himself to give ye Convention an acct off affares not Doubting but that they were fully Resolved to Send up men hither to Disturbe the People of Albany Since y® day before ye Protest came to his hands he himself being in there Committee (about some Discourse thatt should have Passed on Long Island) heard Capt. Leysler Say amongst oy"" Discourse that they of albany should bring there Charter here if they had one, & yt Leift Sharpe & Rodgers were Papists all which with severall oy^ Informations he heard while he was at N: Yorke

The Said Schaik Considering y® Contents of y® Conventions Letter whereby they earnestly Desyred advice by an Expresse if occasion Required, thought Convenient to come up himself to give ye Convention an acct off affares not Doubting but that they were fully Resolved to Send up men hither to Disturbe the People of Albany Since y® day before ye Protest came to his hands he himself being in there Committee (about some Discourse thatt should have Passed on Long Island) heard Capt. Leysler Say amongst oy"" Discourse that they of albany should bring there Charter here if they had one, & yt Leift Sharpe & Rodgers were Papists all which with severall oy^ Informations he heard while he was at N: Yorke

The Convention did Returne there hearty thanks to alderman Schaik for his Care & fidelity in acting so Prudently in y* affaire & for Delivering ye Protest which they understand would not have been Delivered by Jochim Staets ; & Especially for his trouble that He hes been Pleased to take to come up himself Expresse & give an acct of affares

Upon which itt was Enquired by ye Mayi" of y® Convention whither there were any Person or member of ye Convention from ye greatest officer to y® Least yt any Person had any objection against or ye Least mistrust that they should now declare itt.

Whereupon ye Convention unanimously answered that they had nothing to object against any of ye members of ye Convention, but that they should be and Remaine in there Respective offices and Stations till ordi's from there most Sacred Maj^s William & Mary king & queen of England «&c. and tbj^^ they

Upon which itt was Enquired by ye Mayi" of y® Convention whither there were any Person or member of ye Convention from ye greatest officer to y® Least yt any Person had any objection against or ye Least mistrust that they should now declare itt.

Whereupon ye Convention unanimously answered that they had nothing to object against any of ye members of ye Convention, but that they should be and Remaine in there Respective offices and Stations till ordi's from there most Sacred Maj^s William & Mary king & queen of England «&c. and tbj^^ they

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would not Suffer that any member Sliould be Disturbed Displaced or Removed from this Citty upon any Pretence whatsoever a.id if such a thing happened to be done by force Contrare to y" Priviledge of this Citty (w<=h God forbid) that ye whole Convention would Resent it as done to them all in generall & make Record of itt accordingly --

Itt is Resolved by this Convention to acquaint the Burgers and Inhabitants of this Citty by the assistants of there Respective wards how y* we have Received Information from N: Yorke that there is a Comp® of men comeing up from thence, who Intend to Turn ye governm*^ of this Citty upside doune, make thcmselfs master of y® Fort and Citty, and in no manner to be obedient to any orders and Commands as they should Receive from time to Time from y® Persons now in authority in this Citty and County, whereby great Confusion will Ensue, Especially, if ye Indians Perceive Such Divisions amongst our Selfs, will be in Danger to be led away to ye french, & so break y® frindship which with so much Trouble and Paynes and charge hath hitherto been Preserved by this governm' which might tend to ye great Ruine and Destruction of there Maj^^ Interest in these Parts which s^ men so comeing up we hear are to be paid by y^ Burgers and Inhab itants of this Citty and County, which charge would be untoller able to be born by y^ Inhabitants att this Juncture of time, & not only that charge butt by such means cause us to Contribute to what Charge they of N: Yorke have been att Since these Revolutions, and therefore itt is thought Convenient to Con vein the Burgers in the Citty hall & there to Demand there opinion, and to answer to Some articles which will be given them in writeing to morrow.

Itt is Resolved by this Convention to acquaint the Burgers and Inhabitants of this Citty by the assistants of there Respective wards how y* we have Received Information from N: Yorke that there is a Comp® of men comeing up from thence, who Intend to Turn ye governm*^ of this Citty upside doune, make thcmselfs master of y® Fort and Citty, and in no manner to be obedient to any orders and Commands as they should Receive from time to Time from y® Persons now in authority in this Citty and County, whereby great Confusion will Ensue, Especially, if ye Indians Perceive Such Divisions amongst our Selfs, will be in Danger to be led away to ye french, & so break y® frindship which with so much Trouble and Paynes and charge hath hitherto been Preserved by this governm' which might tend to ye great Ruine and Destruction of there Maj^^ Interest in these Parts which s^ men so comeing up we hear are to be paid by y^ Burgers and Inhab itants of this Citty and County, which charge would be untoller able to be born by y^ Inhabitants att this Juncture of time, & not only that charge butt by such means cause us to Contribute to what Charge they of N: Yorke have been att Since these Revolutions, and therefore itt is thought Convenient to Con vein the Burgers in the Citty hall & there to Demand there opinion, and to answer to Some articles which will be given them in writeing to morrow.

Att a Convention &c.

Albany the 5^^ day of novembf 1689 Present as before According to y" Resolution taken by y^ Convention yesterday ye Burgers and Inhabitants of ye Citty and Part of y® County were Conveined in ye Citty hall by Bell Ringing and these following Proposalls were made & given them in writeing & Desyred to give there answer.

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Proposeaj.ls made by the Convention to y^ People. In Albany y^ 6^^ day of novemb"^ 1689. Upon y^ Report of men comeing from N: Yorke

1 If they be not Resolved to stand for y^ Privileges of there Citty and County, and to Resist all p'sons who shall endevor to Brake y^ Same.

2 If they had any objection or any thing against the Magistrates or members of y*^ Convention from y^ Least member to ye greatest, That they now would Reveale y® Same.

3 If they w^erj Inclined to pay y*^ Souldiers wages comeing from N: Yorke which we heare y® miUtary officers of N: Yorke have Engaged must be paid by y^ Inhabitants of albany

4 If they had any mistrust of Leift Tho. Sharpe whom y^ Convention have Continued in y® fort to be under them, and if they would have one besides him to have y® Command of y® fort

5 Since we have heard Su( h Strange Rumours, if it would not be Very Dangerous to Suffer y® men comeing from New Yorke to come into y® Citty, before we have Sufficient assurance that they come with a good Intent to assist us as neighbours, and to obey the Convention, and not to turn y® government of ye Citty upside doune, to make themselfs master of the fort and Citty, and t© fetch y® meanest Burger from hence ; and if they Burgers would not oppose Such hostility aud force.

5 Since we have heard Su( h Strange Rumours, if it would not be Very Dangerous to Suffer y® men comeing from New Yorke to come into y® Citty, before we have Sufficient assurance that they come with a good Intent to assist us as neighbours, and to obey the Convention, and not to turn y® government of ye Citty upside doune, to make themselfs master of the fort and Citty, and t© fetch y® meanest Burger from hence ; and if they Burgers would not oppose Such hostility aud force.

6 If it is not Extream Dangerous at this Juncture to make any Confusion Division or change least y Indians who are in Covenant with us and depend thereupon should mistrust our Integrity and so be brought to Side with ye french

7 If they will not secure ye fort and Citty for there Maj^^ till Such time there Maj^s ^mg william Sc queen mary Send orders or a goyernour, and that of N: yorke nor none else be admitted to be master of ye same

8 That they ought to Consider y* ye Souldiers that lye in ye fort are no Burthen to y^ Citty nor County but kept maintained & paid upon there Maj^^ accompt who are not only nalurall born subjects of England but have all (Except one) taken y^ oath of allegeance to ye Present king & Queen

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9 If they doe not owne and acknowledge ye Convention of y^ Citty and County for there Lawfull Authority till a Settlement comes, and if they them will obey as such

8 That they ought to Consider y* ye Souldiers that lye in ye fort are no Burthen to y^ Citty nor County but kept maintained & paid upon there Maj^^ accompt who are not only nalurall born subjects of England but have all (Except one) taken y^ oath of allegeance to ye Present king & Queen

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9 If they doe not owne and acknowledge ye Convention of y^ Citty and County for there Lawfull Authority till a Settlement comes, and if they them will obey as such

Upon which y® People agreed and Consented to }^ s'^

Articles, acknowledgeing y« members of y« Convenlion

for there Lawfull Magistracy in there Respective ofnces

and Places and made this following answer Signed by

forty of ye Inhabitants Principall men of ye Toune

Whereas y^ Convention of albany have Propounded Some

articles to y^ Commonality for y^' wellfare of y® Place wee

underwritten 'Burgers and Inhabitants of y*' Citty and County of

albanie do Promise and Declare faithfully and Sincerely y' wee

will uphold and Maintain to y® utmost y^ Previleges of albany,

& oppose all Persones who shall Seeke to infringe y^ Same.

2 That we have not y^ least objection or Evill opinion of y^ Magistrates or members of y^ Convention, butt Promise to Obey them and assist them as faithfull Subjects are bounde to doe tliere lawfull authority.

3 That we are no w^ays Inclined to pay y^ People comeing from: N: Yorke, neither can bear such Excessive Charge, but if they come as good neighbours & friendes shall endeavor to Treat them Civilly with meat and Drink and Lodgeing according to our ability. , •

2 That we have not y^ least objection or Evill opinion of y^ Magistrates or members of y^ Convention, butt Promise to Obey them and assist them as faithfull Subjects are bounde to doe tliere lawfull authority.

3 That we are no w^ays Inclined to pay y^ People comeing from: N: Yorke, neither can bear such Excessive Charge, but if they come as good neighbours & friendes shall endeavor to Treat them Civilly with meat and Drink and Lodgeing according to our ability. , •

4 That ye Bussinesse Concerning ye fort is Referred to ye Convention.

5iy That we unanimously judge it Dangerous to lett ye men comeing from N: Yorke come into ye Citty till Such time ye Convention have Sufficient assurance of there sincere meanmg and Intention, Since by no means we can Suffer them to Turn ye governm* of this Citty upside doune,*nor that they be masters of City or fort nor suffer ye Least Burger to be carried away, from hence or molest them. But if they have anything to object against any of ye Burgers of this Citty, that they may enter there aciicu before ye Courts of this Citty & County according to law

6 That we juge a Change or Subversion of government itt this jucture to be Exceeding, Dangerous in Reference to ye Treatino with 3 e Indians, and therefore doc not understand ih^t

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there now be a Change upon any Pretence whatsoever, before y* orders comes from there Maj^^

But if they have anything to object against any of ye Burgers of this Citty, that they may enter there aciicu before ye Courts of this Citty & County according to law

6 That we juge a Change or Subversion of government itt this jucture to be Exceeding, Dangerous in Reference to ye Treatino with 3 e Indians, and therefore doc not understand ih^t

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there now be a Change upon any Pretence whatsoever, before y* orders comes from there Maj^^

7 That wee are fully Resolved with y^ help of god almighty to keep Si Secure y® fort and Citty for the Behoofe of our Souveraign Lord & Lady Ki'.ig William & Queen Mary ; and not suffer them of N; Yorke or any Person else to Rule over y<^ Same, Since it will be Required att our hands when a gov comes & n,ot of theres.

8 That we verry well approve of y^ Souldiers that have taken ye oath of fidelity doe Remain in y- fort, & if there be occasion for more men in y^ fort to Secure y^ Same yt then Some of y® Burgers or whom y^ Convention shall appoint doe goe thither and no oyfs

9: & Lastly: That we doe Esteem ownie and acknowlege y^ Convention to be our only Lawfull authority in this Country till such time ord"" •:omes from there Maj^*^ whom we doe Relye upon for ye good government of y® Same, Praying God to Blesse them in their undertakeings for y^ wellfare of our Country, Promiseing to assist them wherein they shall have occasion for the Preservation of Peace and Tranquility in our Toune & to lett and hinder all p'sones who shall Stipr up Mutinie arid Sedition to Disturbe our Peace. In Testimony whereof that this is our Reall Intent & y* we faithfully will p'form y« Same have hereunto Sett our hands in Albany y^ 5th day of novemb^:

9: & Lastly: That we doe Esteem ownie and acknowlege y^ Convention to be our only Lawfull authority in this Country till such time ord"" •:omes from there Maj^*^ whom we doe Relye upon for ye good government of y® Same, Praying God to Blesse them in their undertakeings for y^ wellfare of our Country, Promiseing to assist them wherein they shall have occasion for the Preservation of Peace and Tranquility in our Toune & to lett and hinder all p'sones who shall Stipr up Mutinie arid Sedition to Disturbe our Peace. In Testimony whereof that this is our Reall Intent & y* we faithfully will p'form y« Same have hereunto Sett our hands in Albany y^ 5th day of novemb^:

was signed by forty Inhabitants vizt Jan Becker the mark of Jan

H: v: Dyck Cornelise Vyselaer

Myndert Frederikse G W V P

Pieter D: Schuyler Wm gysbertse

Arent Schuyler Abram Isaakse

W"» Teller Hend: Beekman

Casp'' Teller Bennony Van Corlaei

John harris Johannes Th-omase

A: Teller J Kok

Jacob Lockermans And^ Teller junJ"

Johannes Schuyler Francis Salesbury

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Rend: Rensselaer Johannes appel

John Gilbert Abraham Cuyler

William hendriksen Jan Bleeker Jun^

Isaak Vr planken Johannes Becker the younger

Antho Bratt Jacob meese vroman

Wessel Ten Broek Jacob Vanden Bogaert

Zakel heimstraet Gert vanness

Warner Carstense Willem ------

Mynd' Schuyler Hans Cross H-K mark Dirk Bratt

Att a Convention &c. Albany 7th & 8<h days of Norembr 1689. Present as before, Except C: Jan Bleeker absent, and C, Marte gerritse & Gert Ryerse present ,

Rend: Rensselaer Johannes appel

John Gilbert Abraham Cuyler

William hendriksen Jan Bleeker Jun^

Isaak Vr planken Johannes Becker the younger

Antho Bratt Jacob meese vroman

Wessel Ten Broek Jacob Vanden Bogaert

Zakel heimstraet Gert vanness

Warner Carstense Willem ------

Mynd' Schuyler Hans Cross H-K mark Dirk Bratt

Att a Convention &c. Albany 7th & 8<h days of Norembr 1689. Present as before, Except C: Jan Bleeker absent, and C, Marte gerritse & Gert Ryerse present ,

The matter concerning y« Better Secureing of there Majt^ fort of albany being taken into Consideration this following order was made thereabouts.

Whereas there is a Resolution made by y® Convention ye 26*^ day of octob"" Last whereby Leift. Thomas Sharpe should Continue in yfi Command of there Maj^s fort of albany till orders comes from there Majts William and Mary king & queen of England &c. who was to obey such orders and Instructions as he should from time to time Receive from y^ Said Convention, and whereas we are Informed that Diverse Persones are jealous that there Maj^s Fort is thereby not Sufficiently Secured but are Desyreous that another Sufficient Person shall be authorized along with said Leif Thomas Sharpe to have y^ Command thereof

It is therefore thought Convenient by this Convention Since, y« winter approaches and y^ Long Expected orders from there Most Sacred Majesties not yet being come and to Prevent all jealousies and Annimosities Concerning that affaire at this juncture of time, That Pieter Schuyler Esqr May of this Citty and one of theie Majts Justices of ye Peace of this County and Leif' 01 y^ Troop be authorized and is hereby authorized to have ye Command of there Majesties fort and y^ same to keep and maintain and Defend for ye Behooffe of there Maj^^ William & Mary king and queen of England france & Irland &a Defenders

It is therefore thought Convenient by this Convention Since, y« winter approaches and y^ Long Expected orders from there Most Sacred Majesties not yet being come and to Prevent all jealousies and Annimosities Concerning that affaire at this juncture of time, That Pieter Schuyler Esqr May of this Citty and one of theie Majts Justices of ye Peace of this County and Leif' 01 y^ Troop be authorized and is hereby authorized to have ye Command of there Majesties fort and y^ same to keep and maintain and Defend for ye Behooffe of there Maj^^ William & Mary king and queen of England france & Irland &a Defenders

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of y® faith, and Leift Sharpe be Leift under him who arc both to obey and Perform Such orders & Instructions as they shall from time to time Receive from y® Convention of y® Citty & County of albany that have the greatest Intrest in y® Preservation & Securing of s^ fort for there Majt^ behalfe, and y* till such time and while there Majts William & Mary shall be pleased to send a govern"" or orders for y® governm^ of this Province & the s*^ P"" Schuyler May^ to take Possession of y« Same accordingly N. B: Joh wendel Suspends his vote for y® p'sent as also Joh: Cuyler & J: nack. This being Published by Bell-Ringing y® members of y® Convention went to ye Mayers house, and told him they were come to waite upon him and Conduct him up to y® fort who being accompanied with some of y® Principle Burgers went up and Possession of s^ fort after y® usuall Ceremonies was Delivered, & ye sd Mayr with all cheerfullness Received by y® officers and souldiers of there Majes garrison.

B: Joh wendel Suspends his vote for y® p'sent as also Joh: Cuyler & J: nack. This being Published by Bell-Ringing y® members of y® Convention went to ye Mayers house, and told him they were come to waite upon him and Conduct him up to y® fort who being accompanied with some of y® Principle Burgers went up and Possession of s^ fort after y® usuall Ceremonies was Delivered, & ye sd Mayr with all cheerfullness Received by y® officers and souldiers of there Majes garrison.

Att a Convention &c.

Albany Qth day of Novemb"^ 1689

Present as before, Except, May^ & Leif. van Schaik absent.

The Members of y® Convention that were in Toune did meet Together att y® Citty hall upon the news that there were three Sloops in Sight whereof one had y® king Jack aboard, and hereing that there were a Comp® of Souldiers come by there beating of y® Drum, foure of y® Convention to witt Cap* wendel Capt. Bleeker Johannes Cuyler and Reynier Barents were sent aboard to know on what accompt they came, Jacob Milborne who was on board of Jochim Staets Sloop Replyed. If the fort was open for his men to march in that night he was answered no. That y® May of y® Citty had Possession of y® fort who was Commander of y® Same and was Desyred to goe a shore where they would Discourse further, who with y® s^ four Persones came to y® Citty hall and was bid welcome by y® members of ye Convention then Present.

Bleeker Johannes Cuyler and Reynier Barents were sent aboard to know on what accompt they came, Jacob Milborne who was on board of Jochim Staets Sloop Replyed. If the fort was open for his men to march in that night he was answered no. That y® May of y® Citty had Possession of y® fort who was Commander of y® Same and was Desyred to goe a shore where they would Discourse further, who with y® s^ four Persones came to y® Citty hall and was bid welcome by y® members of ye Convention then Present.

No sooner was y^ s'^ Milborne come into y^ Citty hall which was very full of People, but addressed his Discourse to y® Com-

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mon People in a long oration with a liigh Stile & Language telling them That now it was in there powr to free themselfs from y' Yoke of arbitrary Power and Government under which they had Lyen so long in y* Reign of y* Illegall king James, who was a Papist, Declareing all Illegall whatever was done & past in his time, yea the Charter of this Citty was null & void Since it was graunted by a Popish kings governour & that now y« Power was in the People to choose both new Civill and Military officers as they Pleased, challenging all them that had bore office in king James Time to be Illegall, and therefore they must have a free Election, and much Such like Discourse

mon People in a long oration with a liigh Stile & Language telling them That now it was in there powr to free themselfs from y' Yoke of arbitrary Power and Government under which they had Lyen so long in y* Reign of y* Illegall king James, who was a Papist, Declareing all Illegall whatever was done & past in his time, yea the Charter of this Citty was null & void Since it was graunted by a Popish kings governour & that now y« Power was in the People to choose both new Civill and Military officers as they Pleased, challenging all them that had bore office in king James Time to be Illegall, and therefore they must have a free Election, and much Such like Discourse

After Jacob Milborne had ended his long Discourse Jochim Staets & P"" Bogardus who came up with him from N: Yorke asked why ye magistrates did not speak now, now was y^ time for to Speake upon which Dirk wessells Record"" Replyed, that there w^as time Enough yet, he was nott Authorized at that Juncture to make him answer to such Discourse, they had seen no Commission he had yett and that they were met together to make Billets for the quartering of y^ men If they were come with a good Intent, which lay Ready upon y« Table, & y^ Milborne addressed his Discourse to y® wrong People Since there were no arbitrary Power here; God had DeUvered them from that yoke by there Majesties now upon y** throne, to whom we had taken ye oath of allegiance, for we acted not in king James's name but in king William & queen Marys & were there Subjects.

After Jacob Milborne had ended his long Discourse Jochim Staets & P"" Bogardus who came up with him from N: Yorke asked why ye magistrates did not speak now, now was y^ time for to Speake upon which Dirk wessells Record"" Replyed, that there w^as time Enough yet, he was nott Authorized at that Juncture to make him answer to such Discourse, they had seen no Commission he had yett and that they were met together to make Billets for the quartering of y^ men If they were come with a good Intent, which lay Ready upon y« Table, & y^ Milborne addressed his Discourse to y® wrong People Since there were no arbitrary Power here; God had DeUvered them from that yoke by there Majesties now upon y** throne, to whom we had taken ye oath of allegiance, for we acted not in king James's name but in king William & queen Marys & were there Subjects.

J^cob Milborne Desyred that ye Mayf Might be Present in y^ Convention who was Twice Sent for, but answered y* he could not leave his Post which was to keep good watch in there Maj'^ fort. Referring ye s'^ Milborne to y^ Gent" that were Conveined together and y' he would call y*^ Convention together to morrow after y^ 2^ Sermon when they would Discourse the Case further with him, this was Communicated to Jacob Milborne who answered that ye Record"" Represented y* May"" in his absence, and Delivered y^ Convention a letter Signed by 25 Persones which was Read y® Contents whereof is as follows

J^cob Milborne Desyred that ye Mayf Might be Present in y^ Convention who was Twice Sent for, but answered y* he could not leave his Post which was to keep good watch in there Maj'^ fort. Referring ye s'^ Milborne to y^ Gent" that were Conveined together and y' he would call y*^ Convention together to morrow after y^ 2^ Sermon when they would Discourse the Case further with him, this was Communicated to Jacob Milborne who answered that ye Record"" Represented y* May"" in his absence, and Delivered y^ Convention a letter Signed by 25 Persones which was Read y® Contents whereof is as follows

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Fort William In N: York ye 28 octobr 1089 Gent" -- The unspeakeable goodnesse of god and y® unimagineable benetit which all Protestants Relating to y« Ci'owne of England do Receive by the Illustrious armes of the Prince of Orange now our Benigne Leige Lord and king as they are unexpressible So likewise they cannot but call for y® most humble & unfeigned thanks to heaven and all Expressible Returns of obedience to his Majestic

Therefore to Evince y<^ Same according to our Capacities wee y^ Committee or members chosen by y® free and open Elections of ye freemen in ye Respective Counties of this Province and Councill of warr

Humbly traceing y^ Stepps and Laying hold of y« Encouragement given by So Royall an Example have as farr as in us Lyed Prevented y ^ Rageing Intrest of y® Roman Catholic Party and there . adherents in this Province and not only asserted the Right of our new Soveraigne but Reduced most of ye Dissafected to their obedience and Establisht his Maj^s Interest upon So Sure a foundation y' from thence already we fynde the fruits of Tranquility and Peace, So we doubt not, but all y* are willing to be Esteemed of ye Reformation will Comply with y^ Same -- ; and to ye Intent that none of his Majes forts or Subjects should be Exposed where apparent fears and Dangers of his Professed enemies doth Threaten them as wee are made Sencible by yours of ye County of albany, we have sent 50 men with arms suteable, which doubt not but will bee of Seasonable use for Defence of ye Same, and have given full Power to our Trusty and Beloved friende Jacob Milborne genf^ to treat with Consult, order doe and Performe all things that shall be Requisite for his Majes Service & y^ Safety to whom we Desyre y*^ will give Credence and treat amicably that soe we may not occasion ye Enemy to Scandalize us with or take any advantage of Disputes and Differences amongst us, Especially when we are upon Such good Terms of breaking of Papist and arbitrary Yokes from our necks forever.

Humbly traceing y^ Stepps and Laying hold of y« Encouragement given by So Royall an Example have as farr as in us Lyed Prevented y ^ Rageing Intrest of y® Roman Catholic Party and there . adherents in this Province and not only asserted the Right of our new Soveraigne but Reduced most of ye Dissafected to their obedience and Establisht his Maj^s Interest upon So Sure a foundation y' from thence already we fynde the fruits of Tranquility and Peace, So we doubt not, but all y* are willing to be Esteemed of ye Reformation will Comply with y^ Same -- ; and to ye Intent that none of his Majes forts or Subjects should be Exposed where apparent fears and Dangers of his Professed enemies doth Threaten them as wee are made Sencible by yours of ye County of albany, we have sent 50 men with arms suteable, which doubt not but will bee of Seasonable use for Defence of ye Same, and have given full Power to our Trusty and Beloved friende Jacob Milborne genf^ to treat with Consult, order doe and Performe all things that shall be Requisite for his Majes Service & y^ Safety to whom we Desyre y*^ will give Credence and treat amicably that soe we may not occasion ye Enemy to Scandalize us with or take any advantage of Disputes and Differences amongst us, Especially when we are upon Such good Terms of breaking of Papist and arbitrary Yokes from our necks forever. This all at p'sent from y' Loveing friendes.

This all at p'sent from y' Loveing friendes.

Samuel Edsall Jacob Leysler jun"" Piet"" de Lanoy

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Pieter derailt Gerardus Beekraan

Joh: Beekman Mynd' Corten

John Slott Mathew harvey

hendrick ten Eyck Johannes V"" melie

Jh: Bruyns Jacob Leysler

Is: d Riemer Henry Cuyler •

Jean Desmareest Richard Panton

David Clerk Adriaen van Schaik

Gerrit Duyking Teunis K Roelofse his

Tl'

Joh: de Peyster marke William Churchill

Sjort olpherse

After y* abovesaid Letter was Read y« Record^ ask^ Jacob Milborne if he Pleased to have ye People quartered which lay aboard, Since y® Billets were Ready who answered no, But desyred Some Provision which was graunted & so Parted y' night.

Memorandum that on y® lO^h day of Novemb'" being Sunday The following letter was Sent by Adam Vroman of Shinnectady to y® May which Milborne had sent to him to warne aH y® People there forthwith to come to albany and Receive there Rights Priviledges and Liberties in such manner as if the governm* of king James y^ 2^ never had been, or any of his arbitrary Commissions or what is Illegally done by his governours never had been done or Past, which Letter follows in Terminis: --

[Translation.]

Whereas I am authorized by the Hon^le Delegates or Members elected at a Free and Publick Election of the Freemen and Respective counties of the Province of N. York and Military Council thereof, to arrange and settle the affairs of the City & County of Albany according to the Constitution of the other Counties of the Province aforesaid pursuant to the interest of His Majesty our Sovereign Lord & King and the Welfare of the Inhabitants of said Counties.

Whereas I am authorized by the Hon^le Delegates or Members elected at a Free and Publick Election of the Freemen and Respective counties of the Province of N. York and Military Council thereof, to arrange and settle the affairs of the City & County of Albany according to the Constitution of the other Counties of the Province aforesaid pursuant to the interest of His Majesty our Sovereign Lord & King and the Welfare of the Inhabitants of said Counties.

These are to advise and require all the Inhabitants of Schinnec tady and adjoining places to repair forthwith to the aforesaid City of Albany to receive their Rights and Priviledges & Liberties jn

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such manner as if the Government of King James the 2<^ had never existed or any of his arbitrary Commissions or any of his Governors illegal acts had never been executed or done.

Signed Jacob Milbourne Upon which Adam Vroman sent him this answer; -- [Translation.]

Mr Jacob Milborne,

Worthy Friend -- I have just now received your letter. Firstly, I am not a person of quality ; Secondly, the Indians lie in divers squads in and around this place and should we all repair to Albany great disquiet would arise among the Savages to the general ruin of this Country; therefore please excuse me as I am a person of no power nor authority.

Your affectionate friend

Adam Vrooman.

By which letter it is Plainly Evident y® s** Milborne Designs ye Subversion of y* governmV Confirmed by there Maj^^ Proclamation of ye 14th feb. last, and thereby to Disturb ye Peace and Tranquility of there Majes Leige People Especially in this Juncture when the Indians are Round about us, who much Depend on the Present Magistracy that have with So much trouble Pains and Cost Secured them to this governm* which if they should see y* ye authority here should be troden under foot would undoubtedly undertake Some Dangerous Design

By which letter it is Plainly Evident y® s** Milborne Designs ye Subversion of y* governmV Confirmed by there Maj^^ Proclamation of ye 14th feb. last, and thereby to Disturb ye Peace and Tranquility of there Majes Leige People Especially in this Juncture when the Indians are Round about us, who much Depend on the Present Magistracy that have with So much trouble Pains and Cost Secured them to this governm* which if they should see y* ye authority here should be troden under foot would undoubtedly undertake Some Dangerous Design

And that it may be apparent to ye world y* ye Design was Laid at N: Yorke, ye following Letter writt by hend: Cuyler one of there Councill 'of warr as they Term themselfs, to ye People of Schinnectady Desyreing there assistance, and that they would come to albany, Telling them itt was Resolved upon that they should have no lesser Priviledges then they of albany, both in Tradeing and boalting which Jacob Milborne would Disclose unto them and Such like false notions doth Sufficiently Demonstrate --

[Translation.]

N. Yorke 2 Novembr 1689

Copia vera of a Letter from London

All Lands Plantations houses and Lots which were escheated

\prys gemaekt] since the year 1660 are again restored by Act of

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Parliament. It was communicated to his Majesty who approved of it. It will be passed in a few days. Parliament is resolved to make a pubhc example of S^ Edmund Andros to the next Generation on account of his Arbitrary illegal proceedings. I break off herewith as it is too long to enlarge upon. Hearty respects to all Noble friends of Shinnechtady. This goes per M*" Vedders hand. I remain

\prys gemaekt] since the year 1660 are again restored by Act of

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Parliament. It was communicated to his Majesty who approved of it. It will be passed in a few days. Parliament is resolved to make a pubhc example of S^ Edmund Andros to the next Generation on account of his Arbitrary illegal proceedings. I break off herewith as it is too long to enlarge upon. Hearty respects to all Noble friends of Shinnechtady. This goes per M*" Vedders hand. I remain

Your friend & Servant

Hend: Cuyler

P. S. We earnestly request the aid and diligence of the Noble gentlemen there for the promotion of the Public Good in assisting those whom we now Send up at Albany's request being to the number of 50 men, of whom Jochim Staets is Commander; not doubting but the gentlemen of Shennechtady will be preferred to those of Albany in the approaching New Government as we pledge ourselves to speak in favor of your Diligence. I promise to send up to you the first Order which we expect from England.

We expect a short answer from You by the next opportunity.

Sir, We have this day resolved that you shall have no less Privileges than those of Albany in Trading and Bolting which M'' Milborne will explain to you. We therefore request that you will exhibit all Dilligence in repairing together to Albany to welcome said Milborne.

Stores out of his Ma*'®^ Garrison of New Yorke for his gd Mat'«» Service in an Expedicon to Albany Novemb' 2 1689

We expect a short answer from You by the next opportunity.

Sir, We have this day resolved that you shall have no less Privileges than those of Albany in Trading and Bolting which M'' Milborne will explain to you. We therefore request that you will exhibit all Dilligence in repairing together to Albany to welcome said Milborne.

Stores out of his Ma*'®^ Garrison of New Yorke for his gd Mat'«» Service in an Expedicon to Albany Novemb' 2 1689

100 Bulletts divers Calibre

16 hand Grenadoes

2 quires Cartouch paper

8 half & 2 whole barrells powder

3 half barrels do

101b loose powder 1 bunch Match & Lintstock

A Krygs Jack (a flag.)

100 flints 47 Aire lockes & Bandeher -- w^h

1 halbert 1 Pike heading 1 Drum

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Kiliaen van Renselaer Esq^ Justice of y^ Peace and Capt gerrit Teunise who were sent by ye Convention to yc Collony of Conetticut concerning y® men which thatt Collony by y^ joynt Concurrence of ye Collony of Massachusetts had Promised to send hither for our assistance being Returned brings a letter from y« goyr & Councill there, how that they are Resolved to Raise 80 men w^'^ there officers forthwith, that they may be upon there march hither upon munday y^ 18th of novemb'"

The Agreement Concluded upon between ye govern'' and Councill of Conetticut and our agents are as follows.

That we are to afford there Souldiers and officers ammonition meet Drink and Lodgeing Sufficient

Kiliaen van Renselaer Esq^ Justice of y^ Peace and Capt gerrit Teunise who were sent by ye Convention to yc Collony of Conetticut concerning y® men which thatt Collony by y^ joynt Concurrence of ye Collony of Massachusetts had Promised to send hither for our assistance being Returned brings a letter from y« goyr & Councill there, how that they are Resolved to Raise 80 men w^'^ there officers forthwith, that they may be upon there march hither upon munday y^ 18th of novemb'"

The Agreement Concluded upon between ye govern'' and Councill of Conetticut and our agents are as follows.

That we are to afford there Souldiers and officers ammonition meet Drink and Lodgeing Sufficient

That we are to pay to ye officers 8 shil. a day vizt To ye Capt. 4 sh. 6<i ^ To ye Leift. 2 sh > to be p^^ weekly To ye Ens: 1 sh 6^ )

If any of s^ officers or Souldiers should be visited with Sicknesse or.wounde, ye Charge of attendance Phisick and Dpctors should be borne by us.

That we are to Provide a Canoe to carry ye Company over Westenhook River

That ye Souldiers arms be Repaired at our Charge if occasion Which agreement was appro ven off by ye Convention.

The Said M' Renselaer & Capt Teunise Report that when they come by kinderhook founde ye People Very much Inclined to mutiny who were Prepareing themselfs to come hither by Reason of a Letter which they had Received of Jacob Milborne to come up to albany in all Speed to Receive Priviledges and Libertyes, So y' they had much adoe to stop them however some Came.

That ye Souldiers arms be Repaired at our Charge if occasion Which agreement was appro ven off by ye Convention.

The Said M' Renselaer & Capt Teunise Report that when they come by kinderhook founde ye People Very much Inclined to mutiny who were Prepareing themselfs to come hither by Reason of a Letter which they had Received of Jacob Milborne to come up to albany in all Speed to Receive Priviledges and Libertyes, So y' they had much adoe to stop them however some Came.

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Att a Convention &c. Albany in y® Citty hall Die Sabbathi 10th novemb'' Past merid: A" Dom: 1689 Present. Dirk weasels Record'^ C. John wendel

Livinus van Shaik C Jan Janse Bleeker

Claes Rysse David Schuyler

albt Ryckman C. Marte gerritse

C. gert Teunise kill: v. Renselaer

Capt Sanderglen Reynier Barentse

Ev. Banker Johannes Cuyler

Jan nack Eghbert Teunise

gerrit Ryerse Sweer Teunise

L: van Eps Ens: Joh: Sanders

L: Rob* Sanders Ens: gabriel Thompson

The Convention being met together at the Citty hall Jacob Milborne was Sent for, the Record^ Dirk wessells assumed ye Discourse and told that he had Received a Letter yesterday of ye gd Milborne directed to y® Military and Civill officers and Inhabitants of y« Citty and County of albany,but y« Convention not being full ye Bussinesse was Delayed till to day which was Read being Signed by 25 Persones Avherein was Inserted that there were 51 men Sent hitker for our assistance, the Said Milborne was asked upon whose Cost and charge y^men were come, and who were to pay them there pay, Jacob Milborne answered, that we of albany must pay them, and that they were hyred at 25 shil pr month, the Record^ Replyed that that was Repugnant to there Resolution and letter sent to N: Yorke y« 4th of Septembr Last which ye s^^ Milborne Perruseing founde to be soe, & askd all ye People Standing by if they thougt ye County of albany would be able to pay y' Charge, who all unanimously answered no; upon which ye s<^ Milborne said Then we shall fynde a way for it, and showed ye Convention his Commission Signed and Sealed by 6 or 27 Persones y® Same that Signed y® letter which was Read: The Record^told him that Such a Commission graunted by a Company of Private men was of no force here, and that he had no Power to doe or order any affaires in albany, but if he could

The Convention being met together at the Citty hall Jacob Milborne was Sent for, the Record^ Dirk wessells assumed ye Discourse and told that he had Received a Letter yesterday of ye gd Milborne directed to y® Military and Civill officers and Inhabitants of y« Citty and County of albany,but y« Convention not being full ye Bussinesse was Delayed till to day which was Read being Signed by 25 Persones Avherein was Inserted that there were 51 men Sent hitker for our assistance, the Said Milborne was asked upon whose Cost and charge y^men were come, and who were to pay them there pay, Jacob Milborne answered, that we of albany must pay them, and that they were hyred at 25 shil pr month, the Record^ Replyed that that was Repugnant to there Resolution and letter sent to N: Yorke y« 4th of Septembr Last which ye s^^ Milborne Perruseing founde to be soe, & askd all ye People Standing by if they thougt ye County of albany would be able to pay y' Charge, who all unanimously answered no; upon which ye s<^ Milborne said Then we shall fynde a way for it, and showed ye Convention his Commission Signed and Sealed by 6 or 27 Persones y® Same that Signed y® letter which was Read: The Record^told him that Such a Commission graunted by a Company of Private men was of no force here, and that he had no Power to doe or order any affaires in albany, but if he could

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sLew a Commission from his Ma** king william our Liege Lord then were willing to obey it

The S*! Milborne went on and made a long oration to y« Common People which were got together in ye Citty hall of Popish government and arbitrary Power Condemning all things which had been done and Passed in ye late King James Stuarts time Particularly y® Charter of this Citty and that there ought to be a new Election of Magistrates &a and many oy things to Stirr up y® Common People, upon which he was told that if all things were null & void w^ were passed in King James time then ye Inhabitants were in a Desolate Condition, Since many Patents of houses and lands were obtained in ye Late King James time, which undoubtedly will be approved and Confirmed by there Majts now upon ye Throne, and that there had been a free Election according to ye Charter and further that they Plainly did Discern yt ye gd Milborne by his Smooth tongue & Pretended Commissions did aim nothing else but to Raise mutiny and Sedition amongst ye People which ye Convention had with So rai.uch trouble these Six monthes Last Past kept in Peace and quietnesse Expecting dayly order from there Maj^s King William and Queen Mary and that they had not Spared cost or charge to Secure ye Indians to this government, of which there neighbors could give a Sufficient Testimony, and therefore, if things were Carried on as Milborne would have it, all would Rurm into Confusion with ye Indians all authority turned Upside Doune as in many Parts of ye governm* was done, to which ye Convention by no means could Condeshend, but were Resolved to be quiet & in Peace if Possible till ye Long expected orders from there Majts should come to hand under whom they acted, and therefore desyred y« s^ Milborne to desist from Such Discourse, for that they would Dispute no more with him about it, leaveing all till a Lawful!

Milborne went on and made a long oration to y« Common People which were got together in ye Citty hall of Popish government and arbitrary Power Condemning all things which had been done and Passed in ye late King James Stuarts time Particularly y® Charter of this Citty and that there ought to be a new Election of Magistrates &a and many oy things to Stirr up y® Common People, upon which he was told that if all things were null & void w^ were passed in King James time then ye Inhabitants were in a Desolate Condition, Since many Patents of houses and lands were obtained in ye Late King James time, which undoubtedly will be approved and Confirmed by there Majts now upon ye Throne, and that there had been a free Election according to ye Charter and further that they Plainly did Discern yt ye gd Milborne by his Smooth tongue & Pretended Commissions did aim nothing else but to Raise mutiny and Sedition amongst ye People which ye Convention had with So rai.uch trouble these Six monthes Last Past kept in Peace and quietnesse Expecting dayly order from there Maj^s King William and Queen Mary and that they had not Spared cost or charge to Secure ye Indians to this government, of which there neighbors could give a Sufficient Testimony, and therefore, if things were Carried on as Milborne would have it, all would Rurm into Confusion with ye Indians all authority turned Upside Doune as in many Parts of ye governm* was done, to which ye Convention by no means could Condeshend, but were Resolved to be quiet & in Peace if Possible till ye Long expected orders from there Majts should come to hand under whom they acted, and therefore desyred y« s^ Milborne to desist from Such Discourse, for that they would Dispute no more with him about it, leaveing all till a Lawful!

Power came, nott acknowlegeing him to have any, and that they should Proceed to discourse of quartering ye men who endured so much hardship by Lyeing aboard, upon which it was Concluded to meet again in ye morning about 9 a Clock to aggree about y® quartering of ye 51 men Sent for our assistance.

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• * MEMORANDUM

That Kiliaen van Renselaer Capt gerrlt Teimise Capt Sander Glenn Leift. Jan van Eps Ens: Johannes Sanders & Sweer Teunise members of y« Convention did approve of y® order made yc 7th & S'h Instant that P"" Schuyler May^ should have y« Command of there Maj®' fort till orders* from there Maj«s king William & Queen Mary

Die Lunse 11 novemb^ 1689

The Convention were Intended to goe to y® Citty hall but understanding that there was so great a multitude of People assembled together there in an Illegal manner to choose one Jochim Staas Leift otf one of y® Train bande Companies of this Citty under Capt. Wendel to be Capt of y^ Comp® of Souldiers come from N: Yorke, They stayd att y® Record^' house Endeavouring to agree with Jacob Milborne about y® quartering of y« men, the s'i Milborne Proposeing Some articles which were answered by y« Convention and sent him by Capt Marte Gerritse Livinus Van Schaik & Johannes Cuyler, but y® s."! Milborne Insisting to have y® s"^ men to be under a Superior officer who was to be Commander of ye fortj Distinct from the Civill function, and that then he should fynde a way to pay y® men, which y® Convention by no means would Condeshend, but yt s^ men should be under y® Comjnand of y® Convention till orders came from there Maj^s otherwise could expect no assistance from them, which answer was sent him by y« s^ Capt gerritse alderman Schaik & Johannes Cuyler assistant.

Milborne Insisting to have y® s"^ men to be under a Superior officer who was to be Commander of ye fortj Distinct from the Civill function, and that then he should fynde a way to pay y® men, which y® Convention by no means would Condeshend, but yt s^ men should be under y® Comjnand of y® Convention till orders came from there Maj^s otherwise could expect no assistance from them, which answer was sent him by y« s^ Capt gerritse alderman Schaik & Johannes Cuyler assistant.

In ye meantime the Convention sent messengers thrice to y' People Convened att y® Citty hall to Disperse themselfs and goe home, they nevertheless went on and choose y® s^ Jochim Staets to be Capt of y* Comp® come from N: Yorke by syneing there names to near a hundred Persones, most youthes, and them that were no freeholders which s^ Place y® s** Jochim Staets did accept contrare to y^ order of y® Convention of which he was a member

Yea ye People were so Rageing and mutinous that some of y* Convention being in ye Citty hall, were forced to withdraw

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themselfs being threatened and menaced that they were in danger of there hfe, all which was occasioned by y® Instigation of Jacob Milborne who is come hither with no oy Design then to overthrow all, as Plainly appears by all his actions Deludeing yc Common People by Promiseing them Priviledges and hbertyes and such like false notions and Suggestions endeavouring to draw y<^ People off from there obedience due to there Lawfull authority Confirihed by there now Majes William & Mary and to fill this Citty and County with Divisions factions and Sedition to y® utter Ruine of ye same Especially in this juncture while we are Surrounded with ye heathen who Seing such Divisions may undertake some Dfesperate Design and Breake there Covenant with us kept so many Years Inviolable --

themselfs being threatened and menaced that they were in danger of there hfe, all which was occasioned by y® Instigation of Jacob Milborne who is come hither with no oy Design then to overthrow all, as Plainly appears by all his actions Deludeing yc Common People by Promiseing them Priviledges and hbertyes and such like false notions and Suggestions endeavouring to draw y<^ People off from there obedience due to there Lawfull authority Confirihed by there now Majes William & Mary and to fill this Citty and County with Divisions factions and Sedition to y® utter Ruine of ye same Especially in this juncture while we are Surrounded with ye heathen who Seing such Divisions may undertake some Dfesperate Design and Breake there Covenant with us kept so many Years Inviolable --

The Convention being met together in y® fort Sent Johannes Cuyler Ens: Job: Sanders & Ens: abr: Schuyler to Leift Jochim Staets to know y^ Certainty, if he had accepted of y® Capt. Place by Virtue of such an Illegal assembly or meeting of ye People chooseing him so who made answer

[Record is blank here]

This afternoon hend: ten Eyck was Sent by Jacob Mitborne with this following Paper to y* Convention Viz*

, Albany novembr y^ Hth i689

Whereas I am authorized by y^ Committee for the Province of N: Yorke and y^ Councill of warr for y^ s^ Citty of N: Yorke aforesaid to order y^ affaires att albany, and in Pursuance thereof have made knowne there Demands unto y^ Convention (or as many as would appear) in y^ Toune house and y* Rest of y* Inhabitants according to Direction of a letter there Delivered and fynde no Satisfaction to my Proposealls, likewise haveing Discoursed some Points more Particularly with them, whereupon it was apointed y* I should Present y* Same in writeing this afternoon accordingly I offer Vizt

Whereas I am authorized by y^ Committee for the Province of N: Yorke and y^ Councill of warr for y^ s^ Citty of N: Yorke aforesaid to order y^ affaires att albany, and in Pursuance thereof have made knowne there Demands unto y^ Convention (or as many as would appear) in y^ Toune house and y* Rest of y* Inhabitants according to Direction of a letter there Delivered and fynde no Satisfaction to my Proposealls, likewise haveing Discoursed some Points more Particularly with them, whereupon it was apointed y* I should Present y* Same in writeing this afternoon accordingly I offer Vizt

That there should be a free and open Election for all officers both Civill and Military for ye Citty and County of Albany if it hath not been already done

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That a Person should be chosen to Command y« Kings foil. Distinct from ye Civill function,

That the articles for y^ men brought hither may be signed

That they would Consider of some Particulars Relateing M"" Thomas Sharpes Letter

That they would Produce there Evidence for grounding there Resolution which Mss Livinus Van Schaick & Jochim Staas were to Enform themselfs off, and act as thereby was ordered

That they would Returne me all y** old armes in the fort which are unfixed in lieu off (or so many) as y® arms furnished y^ men wil^all at N: Yorke

That they would Please lett me know what Stores they have for his Maj^s service in his fort, or can command upon an attaque of ye french which god forbidd

That they would Produce there Evidence for grounding there Resolution which Mss Livinus Van Schaick & Jochim Staas were to Enform themselfs off, and act as thereby was ordered

That they would Returne me all y** old armes in the fort which are unfixed in lieu off (or so many) as y® arms furnished y^ men wil^all at N: Yorke

That they would Please lett me know what Stores they have for his Maj^s service in his fort, or can command upon an attaque of ye french which god forbidd

Signed Jacob Milborne

Die Martis 12 of Novembr 1689

The Convention met together at y^ house of Capt Jan Janse Bleeker where it was unanimously Resolved to accept of ye 50 men come from N: Yorke on no oy terms Then that they should be under y^ Command of the Convention, and Since y^ members of y® Convention were So many it was Resolved y* Eight should be nominate who should Represent y^ Convention and Sign the articles with Jacob Milborne, as by y® articles can be showne with which Resolution Capt Mg.rte gerritse Livinus van Schaik & Johannes Cuyler were sent to Jacob Milborne who Returning to ye Convention Reported they had agreed upon y® articles which ware ordered to be drawn over fair

The Convention considering ye many Inconveniences that would Ensue by Jochim Staets takeing upon himself the office of Capt of that Company that came from N: Yorke by such ah Irregular way as was Practised yesterday by the Common People in y® Citty hall proposed to him ye said Capt^s Place till orders from there Majes Provided he would be obedient to ye Convention or authority of tliis Place, y* so by that means all jealousies and animosities may be laide aside and Peace & Unity Established, & all to goe hand in hand to defend their Majes Interest, butt ye s'3 Jochim Staas did flattly Refuse itt.

The Convention considering ye many Inconveniences that would Ensue by Jochim Staets takeing upon himself the office of Capt of that Company that came from N: Yorke by such ah Irregular way as was Practised yesterday by the Common People in y® Citty hall proposed to him ye said Capt^s Place till orders from there Majes Provided he would be obedient to ye Convention or authority of tliis Place, y* so by that means all jealousies and animosities may be laide aside and Peace & Unity Established, & all to goe hand in hand to defend their Majes Interest, butt ye s'3 Jochim Staas did flattly Refuse itt.

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Post Meridiem

The eight men appointed by y« Convention to Sign the articles with mr. Milborne to witt, Pieter Schuyler May Capt. Johannes Wendel Capt. Jan Bleeker kiliaen van Renselaer Capt Sander glenn, albeit Ryckman, gerrit Ryerse & Evert Banker, went to y« house of Rich^i Pretty where s'' Milborne was (Except the Mayor who had Signed already) and asked if he would sign y^ articles, who denyed to have made any such articles which caused many Debates, and y* y« s^ Milborne agreed upon ye Point in y^ Presence ol s^ Gentlemenj Milborne correcting the Paper himself, & was aggreed to make no more Alterations, but to be writ over fair & Signed in y^ morning making his excuse that he could not attend itt that night.

While y® s'^ Wendel and Bleeker were att M"" Prettyes they were sent for to come to gabriel Thomsones where a great Comp^ of People were met together they sent y« s'^ 2 Captn^ Wendell & Bleeker up with a Message to y^ fort to ye Mayor yt ye People were Resolved if he came not into Toune to choose new military officers.

Jan Bleeker kiliaen van Renselaer Capt Sander glenn, albeit Ryckman, gerrit Ryerse & Evert Banker, went to y« house of Rich^i Pretty where s'' Milborne was (Except the Mayor who had Signed already) and asked if he would sign y^ articles, who denyed to have made any such articles which caused many Debates, and y* y« s^ Milborne agreed upon ye Point in y^ Presence ol s^ Gentlemenj Milborne correcting the Paper himself, & was aggreed to make no more Alterations, but to be writ over fair & Signed in y^ morning making his excuse that he could not attend itt that night.

While y® s'^ Wendel and Bleeker were att M"" Prettyes they were sent for to come to gabriel Thomsones where a great Comp^ of People were met together they sent y« s'^ 2 Captn^ Wendell & Bleeker up with a Message to y^ fort to ye Mayor yt ye People were Resolved if he came not into Toune to choose new military officers.

Die Mercury 13 Novemb"- 1689

Johannes Cuyler and abraham Schuyler were Sent to Jacob Milborne with ye following articles which were Concluded the day before, to Enquire if he was ready to sign them ye oyf Gent" being Ready, Viz*

Articles made concerning ye Receiving of men officers

and Centinells Sent by ye Military officers of ye Citty & County of N: Yorke upon ye Desyre of ye Mayf aldermen Commonality and Military officers of ye s'^ County for ye Security of there Majea fort and ye out Plantations and Inhabitants of ye Citty & County of albany against any forreign or Domestick Enemies that shall Invade oppose or resist there Majes king William & queen Maryes Intrest, which ye Subscribers as Representatives for ye May^ aldermen Commonality and Military officers of ye Citty of albany and the Justices and Military officers of s*!

and Centinells Sent by ye Military officers of ye Citty & County of N: Yorke upon ye Desyre of ye Mayf aldermen Commonality and Military officers of ye s'^ County for ye Security of there Majea fort and ye out Plantations and Inhabitants of ye Citty & County of albany against any forreign or Domestick Enemies that shall Invade oppose or resist there Majes king William & queen Maryes Intrest, which ye Subscribers as Representatives for ye May^ aldermen Commonality and Military officers of ye Citty of albany and the Justices and Military officers of s*! County doe hereby oblige to Performe these undermentioned articles

1 That ye officers and Souldiers shall obey and Performe Such

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Commands and Directions jis they shall Receive from time to time from ye Eight underwritten Persones

2 That y« s** Eight Subscribers shall quarter y® s^ officers and Souldiers as they shall see Convenient in the Citty & County of albany who shall be well fedd Decently Lodged according to there quality, Becomeing Persones in such Service att yc Proper cost and charge of y« Citty & County of albany

3 That they shall not be Exposed to any harder Service or any wise more Irregularly treated then y® Rest of y® men raised for y« same Purpose

4 That they shall Remain in s^l Service from y« 9^^ of novemb' 1689 untill the 25^^ day of March as aforesaid next ensueing or orders from there Maj® for longer Continuance,* dureing which time from there Reception to y« 25*'^ day of March as afores^i they shall and must Expect there Pay or wages from them who sent them

3 That they shall not be Exposed to any harder Service or any wise more Irregularly treated then y® Rest of y® men raised for y« same Purpose

4 That they shall Remain in s^l Service from y« 9^^ of novemb' 1689 untill the 25^^ day of March as aforesaid next ensueing or orders from there Maj® for longer Continuance,* dureing which time from there Reception to y« 25*'^ day of March as afores^i they shall and must Expect there Pay or wages from them who sent them

5 That they shall be Particularly reguarded if any happen to be sick or Lame, or any w^ays Distempered according to Christian Care of Phisick and Requisite attendance

6 That ye s^ men are not to choose any officers over themselfs but such officers as are already come up with them

7 That yfi s'^ Eight Underwriters shall be obliged to pay y« Passage of y® s^ men to N: Yorke thus Concluded in albany y^ ISth day of novembr 1689

The said Jacob Milborne said he had forgott some words which must be Inserted, Particularly y^ word Committee, and also would first have an answer upon his Proposealls which he Delivered on Munday Last before he would Sign yc articles, y* s^ Cuyler and Schuyler told him they could make no alteration without y« Convention, but yt ye answer to his Proposealls was Ready and Signd and would be Delivered as soon as he signed the articles but not before

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The said Jacob Milborne said he had forgott some words which must be Inserted, Particularly y^ word Committee, and also would first have an answer upon his Proposealls which he Delivered on Munday Last before he would Sign yc articles, y* s^ Cuyler and Schuyler told him they could make no alteration without y« Convention, but yt ye answer to his Proposealls was Ready and Signd and would be Delivered as soon as he signed the articles but not before

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The Convention of Albanye's answer to Jacob Milbornes Proposealls which was to be Dehverd as soon as he Signd y^ articles about y« men -- , else not

That they being y® Lawful! Civill and Military officers of ye Citty & County of albany, and accordingly Since y® Proclamation of there Maj^^ William & Mary king & queen of England &c. in this Citty, have acted in there Respective Stations without ye Least hinderance or obstruction from any Person, who are Resolved with ye assistance of god so to continue till orders comes from there most Sacred Maj^s ^vhen they will be ready & willing to give an acc't of all there actions during these Revolutions to such Person or Persons as there Majes shall be Pleased to Send hither for yt purpose, thinking themselfs noways obliged to article with or Render any account of there Proceedings to any Person Except they have Commission from there Maje^ now upon y® Throne, which we long have Expected and waited for, & still with Patience shall waite till god shall please to send it from England from there Majes \^[t^„ William and queen Mary whom god Long Preserve

Civill and Military officers of ye Citty & County of albany, and accordingly Since y® Proclamation of there Maj^^ William & Mary king & queen of England &c. in this Citty, have acted in there Respective Stations without ye Least hinderance or obstruction from any Person, who are Resolved with ye assistance of god so to continue till orders comes from there most Sacred Maj^s ^vhen they will be ready & willing to give an acc't of all there actions during these Revolutions to such Person or Persons as there Majes shall be Pleased to Send hither for yt purpose, thinking themselfs noways obliged to article with or Render any account of there Proceedings to any Person Except they have Commission from there Maje^ now upon y® Throne, which we long have Expected and waited for, & still with Patience shall waite till god shall please to send it from England from there Majes \^[t^„ William and queen Mary whom god Long Preserve

And if ye s^ Milborne hath any Ammunition belonging to there Majes Stores, ye Convention Desyres he would Land it, and let them have it for there Majes fort they are willing to give a Receit for ye same

Signd Pr Schuyler Maydr

Claes Ripse van dam alderm.

alb: 13 novembr 1689 Sander Glenn Justice

K: V: Renselaer Justice Reynier Barents assis*

The Convention haveing heard ye Report brougt them by Joharmes Cuyler & abraham Schuyler, w^ere willing to come to an accommodation if Possible & Resolved to graunt yt ye word Committee might be Inserted & was also Resolved if ye s^l Milborne then Denyed to Sign ye articles to Deliver him over this following Paper

Signd Pr Schuyler Maydr

Claes Ripse van dam alderm.

alb: 13 novembr 1689 Sander Glenn Justice

K: V: Renselaer Justice Reynier Barents assis*

The Convention haveing heard ye Report brougt them by Joharmes Cuyler & abraham Schuyler, w^ere willing to come to an accommodation if Possible & Resolved to graunt yt ye word Committee might be Inserted & was also Resolved if ye s^l Milborne then Denyed to Sign ye articles to Deliver him over this following Paper

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Mr. Jacob Milborne

Wee are sorry you should give y^'self and us so much trouble concerning y® Receiving and Quartering of the fifty men Sent up hither by y® gent: of N; Yorke, if therefore there and yr Intentions be good &Reall fory^ Security of there Maj^* king William & queen Marys Intrest and the Safety of there Subjects here vv'herefore they were sent, Then y^ Convention Expect y" will Comply with y^ annexed articles which we declare was after many debates fully Concluded and agreed upon Yesterday, &, this is y^ Last Resolution which y« Convention can take in y* Subject, neither will they Proceed to any further answers till this Bussinesse be Ended Signd

Fort albany y« 13 of nov P"^ Schuyler Mayor

1689 in ye name of ye

Convention of albany

The S*! Johannes Cuyler and abraham Schuyler were sent y* 2d time with ye articles to Jacob Milborne who told him y* ye word Committee as they called themselfs was graunted, & if he was Ready to Sign, but answered he would not Sign ye articles with many absurde words as ye s^ 2 persones doe Relate upon which they delivered him ye aboves^^ Paper.

Fort albany y« 13 of nov P"^ Schuyler Mayor

1689 in ye name of ye

Convention of albany

The S*! Johannes Cuyler and abraham Schuyler were sent y* 2d time with ye articles to Jacob Milborne who told him y* ye word Committee as they called themselfs was graunted, & if he was Ready to Sign, but answered he would not Sign ye articles with many absurde words as ye s^ 2 persones doe Relate upon which they delivered him ye aboves^^ Paper.

This day Jacob Milborne caused ye Compe of Souldiers Come from N: Yorke, which for 2 nights Past had Lyen at Marte gerritse's Island to march into Towne & ye Burgers of y* faction Received tiiem in there houses without billeting or lawfull authority.

Die Jovis y^ 14*^ of novemb' 1689

The Mayor came doune to Towne and went with ye Con vention to ye Citty hall, where y^ Burgers forthwith appeared and there did Declare ye Rasons why he had Secured there Majes fort (since he had heard that diverse were Dissatisfyed at his so doing) vizt that he had Received Sufficient and Credible Information from N: Yorke, Especially from alderman Schaick who was in there Meeting of there Committe as they call it at N: Y: where he heard Jacob Milborne say he would goe to Alb. and see ye fort better Secured, Shewing them further three Testimonyes Sworne to, by which it did Evidently appear it was Concluded

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upon to make an absolute change of government, to carry some Persones Prisoners to N: Yorke, and so to make a generall disturbance among j^ People, and force us to Comply with there new fashioned governm* Declareing further that he had Sent y^ Recorder from time to time with y« oyr members of y« Convention to Discourse with Milborne Concerning y« Receiving of 50 Souldiers, & to enquire with what Power and authority he came here Upon which y« Recorder Put them in minde of y^ Discourse Past between him and Milborne on Sunday's pight concerning his authority, when it was Concluded upon to Consult next day about y« Receiveing and quartering of S'' Comp^ of men whereabouts they had been in agitation till now ; but See y* y® Said Milborne is no ways Inclined to come to any agreem*^ Since it was Positively Concluded upon, but when it came to Signing founde always Exceptions three Severall times which was y« Reason y« Convention did not meet Sooner at y® Citty hall, upon ^\^ y^ articles was read concerning y^ quartering of y« 50 Souldiers which Pleased y® Burgers very well and wished they might be Signed; and Milborne being fetched was asked if Such articles were not Concluded upon who Confessed Yess but that he had given some Proposealls to ye Convention, which he first would have answered and then Sign to y® articles.

upon to make an absolute change of government, to carry some Persones Prisoners to N: Yorke, and so to make a generall disturbance among j^ People, and force us to Comply with there new fashioned governm* Declareing further that he had Sent y^ Recorder from time to time with y« oyr members of y« Convention to Discourse with Milborne Concerning y« Receiving of 50 Souldiers, & to enquire with what Power and authority he came here Upon which y« Recorder Put them in minde of y^ Discourse Past between him and Milborne on Sunday's pight concerning his authority, when it was Concluded upon to Consult next day about y« Receiveing and quartering of S'' Comp^ of men whereabouts they had been in agitation till now ; but See y* y® Said Milborne is no ways Inclined to come to any agreem*^ Since it was Positively Concluded upon, but when it came to Signing founde always Exceptions three Severall times which was y« Reason y« Convention did not meet Sooner at y® Citty hall, upon ^\^ y^ articles was read concerning y^ quartering of y« 50 Souldiers which Pleased y® Burgers very well and wished they might be Signed; and Milborne being fetched was asked if Such articles were not Concluded upon who Confessed Yess but that he had given some Proposealls to ye Convention, which he first would have answered and then Sign to y® articles.

But ye Convention Replyed y* he had Delivered y® articles concerning y® quartering ye men on munday morning & ye Proposealls on Munday afternoon, and was thereff)re fitting that first an Issue should be made of ye articles before an answer be given to ye Proposealls, and yt ye answer to )e Proposealls was Ready to be delivered assoon as he had Signd to y® articles.

But ye Convention Replyed y* he had Delivered y® articles concerning y® quartering ye men on munday morning & ye Proposealls on Munday afternoon, and was thereff)re fitting that first an Issue should be made of ye articles before an answer be given to ye Proposealls, and yt ye answer to )e Proposealls was Ready to be delivered assoon as he had Signd to y® articles. But Refused in ye p'sence of Twelve men whom y® People had chosen to be Present to hear ye Debates between ye Convention and ye s'' Milborne ; whereupon a Certain Paper was Read w^^ had been Delivered to ye s^ Milborne ye day before, ye Purport of which was that they were not Designed to give him any answer to his Proposealls before he had Signd to ye articles which was approved off by s'' 12 men Since it was Plainly Demonstrate how ye s^ milborne had from time to time intended to Delay and Deceive them as by ye Testimoneys can appear

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The Convention Said to y« s^ 12 men that they had used there ultmost Endeavors, & asked if they could Propose or think of any better means or method they would doe well to tell them, and Desyred them to Consult about y^ matter upon which after Consultation they Deputed three of y« 12 men to witt Harme gaascvoort P^^ van waggelum and Jeronimus wendell who made Report to y® Convention then all together at ye Mayors house at Ltast Eighteen in number Harme gansevoort being there Speaker, That they Concurrd with y« Convention and yt y^ s^^ Milborne ought to Sign yc articles, and that ye Convention could doe no more then they had done Referring further the mannagement of that affaire to y® generall Convention Since they were Resolved to trouble themselfs no more about it.

The Convention Said to y« s^ 12 men that they had used there ultmost Endeavors, & asked if they could Propose or think of any better means or method they would doe well to tell them, and Desyred them to Consult about y^ matter upon which after Consultation they Deputed three of y« 12 men to witt Harme gaascvoort P^^ van waggelum and Jeronimus wendell who made Report to y® Convention then all together at ye Mayors house at Ltast Eighteen in number Harme gansevoort being there Speaker, That they Concurrd with y« Convention and yt y^ s^^ Milborne ought to Sign yc articles, and that ye Convention could doe no more then they had done Referring further the mannagement of that affaire to y® generall Convention Since they were Resolved to trouble themselfs no more about it.

Die Veneris 15^1" of novemb'' 1689 Itt is orderd to be Entred how y* Jacob Milborne came to ttiere Maj^^ fort of albany on y® 15*^ day of novemb 1689 with a Co:upe of armed men, who upon his approach was charged by a messenger sent a Purpose not to come without y® gates of y« Citty nevertheless Marchd up and made Demand of there Maj^" fort who was answered by y* May Pieter Schuyler Esq' Commanded of ye s'^ fort, Thatt he kept y^Same for there Majes king king william & queen mary, & Commanded them away in there Maj®3 name with his Seditious Company ; who after he had attempted to gett into y« gate haveing one foot in was thrust out withdrew himself & Comp® to within ye gates of ye Citty, and there Putt up ye Kings Jack facing to y*^ fort, and Jacob Milborne after he had charged them to Load there gunns with Bullets came to y® Citty gate & Read a Paper.

Die Veneris 15^1" of novemb'' 1689 Itt is orderd to be Entred how y* Jacob Milborne came to ttiere Maj^^ fort of albany on y® 15*^ day of novemb 1689 with a Co:upe of armed men, who upon his approach was charged by a messenger sent a Purpose not to come without y® gates of y« Citty nevertheless Marchd up and made Demand of there Maj^" fort who was answered by y* May Pieter Schuyler Esq' Commanded of ye s'^ fort, Thatt he kept y^Same for there Majes king king william & queen mary, & Commanded them away in there Maj®3 name with his Seditious Company ; who after he had attempted to gett into y« gate haveing one foot in was thrust out withdrew himself & Comp® to within ye gates of ye Citty, and there Putt up ye Kings Jack facing to y*^ fort, and Jacob Milborne after he had charged them to Load there gunns with Bullets came to y® Citty gate & Read a Paper.

A Company of Maquase who were come here for y® assistance of there Majes Subjects Standing upon y« hill neer ye fort and being Spectators to all these tumolts Sent word by hille Pieterse ye Interpreters Sister to ye fort to acquaint ye May^^ and ye oy' gent" that Since they were in a firm Covenant cliain with us, and Seeing y* y* People of N: Yorke came in a hostile manner to Disturbe their Brethren in y® fort which was for our and there Defence, Desyred y* y« said hille should tell them if any of

A Company of Maquase who were come here for y® assistance of there Majes Subjects Standing upon y« hill neer ye fort and being Spectators to all these tumolts Sent word by hille Pieterse ye Interpreters Sister to ye fort to acquaint ye May^^ and ye oy' gent" that Since they were in a firm Covenant cliain with us, and Seeing y* y* People of N: Yorke came in a hostile manner to Disturbe their Brethren in y® fort which was for our and there Defence, Desyred y* y« said hille should tell them if any of

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those men came without y« gates to approach y® fort they would • fyre upon them and charged there gunns,

Upon which the members of y^ Convention then p'sent in y« fort caused this following Protest to be Read off one of y« Mounts

Fort albany y® 15 'h day of novemb*" 1689 • Whereas one Jacob Milborne hath with a Comp^ of armed men, come up to there Maj^s fort in a hostile manner with full arms and Demanded Possession thereof from y^ Mayr of y« Citty who has ye Command of y® same, who Declared to keep said fort for there Maj^s William & Mary untill there orders comes but y® said Jacob Milborne as a Tumultuous & Mutinous Person doth Proceed to occasion great Disturbance to there Maj^^ Liege People, by again faceing to y^ fort with Loaden arms. Especially so many heathens to witt Maquase being y^ Spectators thereof who seems to be upon y® Point to undertake some Dangerous Design, The Convention of y® Civil & Military officers of y« Citty & County of albany now p'sent in y® fort doe therefore Protest hereby in their Maj^* King William & Queen Maryes name before god and y^ world against y® s** Milborne and his Seditious Troops, for all Dammages Murthers Bloodsheds Plunderings and oy>^ mischieffs which may Ensue by his Rebellious actions and charge him & them forthwith to withdraw themselves from there s^ Maye« fort

Especially so many heathens to witt Maquase being y^ Spectators thereof who seems to be upon y® Point to undertake some Dangerous Design, The Convention of y® Civil & Military officers of y« Citty & County of albany now p'sent in y® fort doe therefore Protest hereby in their Maj^* King William & Queen Maryes name before god and y^ world against y® s** Milborne and his Seditious Troops, for all Dammages Murthers Bloodsheds Plunderings and oy>^ mischieffs which may Ensue by his Rebellious actions and charge him & them forthwith to withdraw themselves from there s^ Maye« fort

Pr Schuyler May^ and Commander of there Maj^s fort

The Protest being Read hille akus Sister told y* y^ Indians were very much Dissatisfyed & if Milborne did not withdraw with his Compe they would fyre upon him, whereupon y® May Desyred Doctor Dellius & y« Recorder to goe to y^ Indians to Pacify and quiet them for y« Bussinesse was y* a Person without Power or authority would be Master over y^ gent"i here which they would nott admitt ; the Indians answered goe and tell him that if he come out of y^ gates we will fyre upon him, which Doctor Dellius forthwith Communicated to y® s^ Milborne at y^ head of his Compc in y^ Presence of a great many Burgers who

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made no further attempt to goe to y« fort, but Marched doune y« towne and Dismissed his men

Die Satumi y« 16^^ of novembr A^ 1689 Notwithstanding y* y^ Burgers according to their Duty had Referred y^ Bussinesse concerning y^ quartering of y^ Souldiers to y® Convention on y^ 14th instant neverthelesse by y« Perswasion of Jacob Milborne some of y« Inhabitants gathered together att y« house of Gabriel Thompson, where Sundrey of y^ Very same Persones appeard who were Deputed by the People Two days agoe to acquaint y® Convention that they Referred y® management of y^ affaire wholly to them

Die Satumi y« 16^^ of novembr A^ 1689 Notwithstanding y* y^ Burgers according to their Duty had Referred y^ Bussinesse concerning y^ quartering of y^ Souldiers to y® Convention on y^ 14th instant neverthelesse by y« Perswasion of Jacob Milborne some of y« Inhabitants gathered together att y« house of Gabriel Thompson, where Sundrey of y^ Very same Persones appeard who were Deputed by the People Two days agoe to acquaint y® Convention that they Referred y® management of y^ affaire wholly to them

And these following Persones to witt Harme Gansevoort Pieter Bogardus Mynd^ harmense Dirk Bensing and Pr Van Waggelum Private but Extream active men in these Revolutions have taken upon them to sign a Contract with y« s^ Milborne concerning y« i^ Comp® of Souldiersj not only without ye least knowledge or Intimation of y^ Convention but after they were warned to y® contrary who took upon them y^ Charge as overseers of s^ Comp® together w*^ Jochim Staets who was made there Captain, who with much Perswasion of s^ Milborne at last was accepted by y^ men to be there Cap* y® s^ Milborne went away leaving said Company here in such Confusion.

Die Luna 25 novembris 1689 Capt Bull arrived at y« Green Bush with 87 men from N: Flngland on Teusday following marched with flying Collors into Cltty where he was Reed by y^ May^ & aldermen att y^ gate & bid welcom, he Drew up his men in y*" midle of y« Broad Street aave three .volleys & was answ^erd by 3 gunns from y® fort y® men were orderly quartered in y* Citty and extreamlv well a I cfpteil.

Die Luna 25 novembris 1689 Capt Bull arrived at y« Green Bush with 87 men from N: Flngland on Teusday following marched with flying Collors into Cltty where he was Reed by y^ May^ & aldermen att y^ gate & bid welcom, he Drew up his men in y*" midle of y« Broad Street aave three .volleys & was answ^erd by 3 gunns from y® fort y® men were orderly quartered in y* Citty and extreamlv well a I cfpteil.

The 29 day of novemb'" 1689 Leift Enos Talmadge of Capt B^iis Company marchd w**^ 24 men to Shinnectady to keep y* Post as it was agreed upon by y« 5 gentlemeii ' appointed by y*^ Convention & y'" Capt Bull & Jochim Staets.

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Whereas Ensign abrahara Janse is ordered to convey three men with thirty horses to woodberry who came here with y« Souldiers sent hither for there Maj^^ Service These are in there Maj«s name King W™ and Queen Mary to will and Require all there IVTajes Subjects of this County of albany and to Desyre all there Maj«s Subjects in y^ neighbouring Counties and Collony to be aideing and assisting to y^ s^ Ensign and three men in y« Prosecution of there journey and to furnish them with such necessaries as they and there horses shall have occasion upon s<* Journey being for there Maj«« Service given att ye Citty hall of albany y* 26^ day of novembr in y® first year of there Maj^e Reign A^ 1689 P"^ ScHUYLYR Justice of ye Peace

Whereas Ensign abrahara Janse is ordered to convey three men with thirty horses to woodberry who came here with y« Souldiers sent hither for there Maj^^ Service These are in there Maj«s name King W™ and Queen Mary to will and Require all there IVTajes Subjects of this County of albany and to Desyre all there Maj«s Subjects in y^ neighbouring Counties and Collony to be aideing and assisting to y^ s^ Ensign and three men in y« Prosecution of there journey and to furnish them with such necessaries as they and there horses shall have occasion upon s<* Journey being for there Maj«« Service given att ye Citty hall of albany y* 26^ day of novembr in y® first year of there Maj^e Reign A^ 1689 P"^ ScHUYLYR Justice of ye Peace

By the Mayor aldermen and Commonality and Military officers of y® Citty of albany and Justices of ye Peace and Military oflScers of y* s** County Wee haveing taken into Consideration ye Lamentable Condition of this Citty and County, occasioned by a dreadfull warr threatened from without, of which our neighbours and allyes have already felt y^ smart, as also ye manifold Divisions and factions which are amongst ye Inhabitants within, which are fatall Tokens for Land & Church, It is therefore thought Convenient to keep a Day Extraordinary for fasting & Prayer upon Weddensday y* 4th of Decemb"" 1689 to Pray to almighty God (whose wrgith and anger for our manifold Sinns and transgressions is Righteously kindled against us) for Pardon and Remission of our Sinns and to free us from ye blody Sworde of our Enemies without and Espe cially from ye Inhuman Barbarity of ye heathen, and on ye oy» side to bynde ye hearts and mindes of y*" People within, with Love and unity to y® Praise of almighty God and ye welfare of y<^ Church and Country, Prohibiting therefore upon s<^ day all manner of servile worke all Rideing Playing or oy^ sorts of Recreation which may hinder or obstruct ye worrhip of God that day Chargeing and Commanding Expressly all ye Inhabitants of this (^itty & County to keep ye said fast day most Solemnly, Thus; given att ye Citty hall of albany at a meeting of ye Convention ye 27th day of novembr 1689 in ye first year of there Maj^" Reign God Save King William & queen Mary

By the Mayor aldermen and Commonality and Military officers of y® Citty of albany and Justices of ye Peace and Military oflScers of y* s** County Wee haveing taken into Consideration ye Lamentable Condition of this Citty and County, occasioned by a dreadfull warr threatened from without, of which our neighbours and allyes have already felt y^ smart, as also ye manifold Divisions and factions which are amongst ye Inhabitants within, which are fatall Tokens for Land & Church, It is therefore thought Convenient to keep a Day Extraordinary for fasting & Prayer upon Weddensday y* 4th of Decemb"" 1689 to Pray to almighty God (whose wrgith and anger for our manifold Sinns and transgressions is Righteously kindled against us) for Pardon and Remission of our Sinns and to free us from ye blody Sworde of our Enemies without and Espe cially from ye Inhuman Barbarity of ye heathen, and on ye oy» side to bynde ye hearts and mindes of y*" People within, with Love and unity to y® Praise of almighty God and ye welfare of y<^ Church and Country, Prohibiting therefore upon s<^ day all manner of servile worke all Rideing Playing or oy^ sorts of Recreation which may hinder or obstruct ye worrhip of God that day Chargeing and Commanding Expressly all ye Inhabitants of this (^itty & County to keep ye said fast day most Solemnly, Thus; given att ye Citty hall of albany at a meeting of ye Convention ye 27th day of novembr 1689 in ye first year of there Maj^" Reign God Save King William & queen Mary

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Capt. Sander glenn' Leift John van Eps & Ens: Joh; Sanders look ye oath of fidehty to there Majes before P' Schuyler May' Justice of y* Peace

Att a Convention &c,

albany y* 28'^ day of Novembr 1689

It was thought Convenient by y® Convention y* 5 of there members should be appointed to have a Conference with Capt Jonathan Bull & Mr Jochim Staets concerning y^ Souldiers they have under there Command here in Toune.

And for that Purpose were nominated Dirk Wessells Capt Marte gerritse Livinus Van Schaick Capt Sander glenn & Johannes Cuyler who in ye behalfe of y® Convention told them they had Two Companies Lyeing in y® Toune and y* y® out Plantations were not secured where y® Enemy first must be expected as Shinnectady half moon and Canastagioene, Desyred them to consider y* some men might be sent thither with all Expedition, upon which Capt Bull Proposed to Mr. Jochim Staets to take tenn men out of his Company & y* said Capt Bull would take Twenty men of his Company make in all 30 men & send to Shinnectady, upon which Mr. Staets answered he was but weake had but 46 or 47 men, & he would not breake his files he must at least keep 10 files, upon wh Capt Bull Replyed yt he could not Expect that they would always be complcat for sicknesse and diverse oy' accidents might happen, Mr. Staets Proposed yt Capt Bull should send 24 men to Shinnectady &' y* he Staets would joyn six of his Comp® with six of Capt Bulls men to goe and lye at y® half moon & y^ by Turns one should have y® Command 14 days & then the oyr whereupon Dirk Wessells answered that there was no quarters for 12 men at y® half moon but that some men might goe to Canastagioene where 6 could be conveniently quarterd and y* was a Dangerous Passe also But Capt Bull said he did not care to have his men so Scattered about.

Staets Proposed yt Capt Bull should send 24 men to Shinnectady &' y* he Staets would joyn six of his Comp® with six of Capt Bulls men to goe and lye at y® half moon & y^ by Turns one should have y® Command 14 days & then the oyr whereupon Dirk Wessells answered that there was no quarters for 12 men at y® half moon but that some men might goe to Canastagioene where 6 could be conveniently quarterd and y* was a Dangerous Passe also But Capt Bull said he did not care to have his men so Scattered about.

The s^^ Gent: told Mi^Staes that y® Convention we.e Desyreous to know upon what ace' that N: Yorke Comp® lay there & if he would submitt himself to them Since they had not seen hiiR Ccminission, he answerd he could not doe that since there were oy'^ overseers or weesfaders as he termed them appointed over his

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men, but he Promised & would Swear y' nothing should be acted or done by him against y® Convention althogh new orders did come, &, desyred y^ y® Convention would advise and Consult with these overseers upon which they answerd that there was many Dissentions in ) ® Place already & by such Confusion and so many masters y^ Contention would augment and Increase, M' Staets Replied it is now so we must doe as well as we can Job: Cuyler asked to see his Commission but Refused to show it and so broke off" from yi discourse and Returned to y® former Proposealls concerning y^ Sending out men to garrison y® out Plantations, & it was finally Concluded that 24 men of Capt Bulls Comp® should goe to Shinnectady and 6 of his men to Paepsknee & of Mr.

men, but he Promised & would Swear y' nothing should be acted or done by him against y® Convention althogh new orders did come, &, desyred y^ y® Convention would advise and Consult with these overseers upon which they answerd that there was many Dissentions in ) ® Place already & by such Confusion and so many masters y^ Contention would augment and Increase, M' Staets Replied it is now so we must doe as well as we can Job: Cuyler asked to see his Commission but Refused to show it and so broke off" from yi discourse and Returned to y® former Proposealls concerning y^ Sending out men to garrison y® out Plantations, & it was finally Concluded that 24 men of Capt Bulls Comp® should goe to Shinnectady and 6 of his men to Paepsknee & of Mr. Jochira Staets men 6 to y® half moon

And as Justices of y® Peace they desyred y® Commission officers to call a Court Marshall in y« afternoon to setle y® watch in y« Toune y* all Things may goe Regularly as was done

But that which was concluded upon on yc forenoon was alterd by some of y® Military officers in there meeting unknown to y« 5 gent" Viz' y* Mr Staets should send of his men ten to Shinnectady & Capt Bull 20, but took no care for y« half moon as was concluded upon by y« Commissioners of y® gen^ Cenvention Nevertheless y* which was Concluded upon by y« Deputies of y* Convention & Capt Bull and Mr Staets was thougt fitt by y« Convention to be Performed & Capt Bull accordingly sent his Leift \v^^ 24 men to Shinnectady to keep that post but Mr Staets would send out no men as was agreed upon, but went to Shinnectady with some oy" of y* faction, Insomuch y* y« May' himself & some oyf gent: were necessitated to goe thither to see y« men of Capt Bulls Comp^ quartered

But that which was concluded upon on yc forenoon was alterd by some of y® Military officers in there meeting unknown to y« 5 gent" Viz' y* Mr Staets should send of his men ten to Shinnectady & Capt Bull 20, but took no care for y« half moon as was concluded upon by y« Commissioners of y® gen^ Cenvention Nevertheless y* which was Concluded upon by y« Deputies of y* Convention & Capt Bull and Mr Staets was thougt fitt by y« Convention to be Performed & Capt Bull accordingly sent his Leift \v^^ 24 men to Shinnectady to keep that post but Mr Staets would send out no men as was agreed upon, but went to Shinnectady with some oy" of y* faction, Insomuch y* y« May' himself & some oyf gent: were necessitated to goe thither to see y« men of Capt Bulls Comp^ quartered

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Att a Convention &c.

Albany 14t»» Decembr 1689 Present Pr Schuyler May David Schuyler

D. Wessells Record' Evert Banker

Joh: Wendell Reynier Barentse

Liv V. Scbaik Joh: Cuyler

Jan Bleeker Gert Ryerse

Claes Ripse Kiliaen V. Renselaer

Alb* Ryckman C. Marte gerritse

Resolved y* some money be Raised by way of Loan for y« Paying of Capt Bull & y® oy' 2 Commission officers come from Canetticut according to Contract who are to have 8 shil p"" diem itpon which y« Recorder & M^ van Renselaer were sent to Mrs. Schuyler who is willing to advance jEIS: for a month without Intrest but if it be not Repaid in s^ Time to have moderate intrest & y' shee may have a Bonde for ye payment of y^Same upon which this following Bill was orderd to be writt

Resolved y* some money be Raised by way of Loan for y« Paying of Capt Bull & y® oy' 2 Commission officers come from Canetticut according to Contract who are to have 8 shil p"" diem itpon which y« Recorder & M^ van Renselaer were sent to Mrs. Schuyler who is willing to advance jEIS: for a month without Intrest but if it be not Repaid in s^ Time to have moderate intrest & y' shee may have a Bonde for ye payment of y^Same upon which this following Bill was orderd to be writt

Know all men by these Presents y* we whose names are ,»in(lerwritten members of y® Convention of albany doe acknowlegc to have Reed of Mrs. Margret Schuyler y« Somme of Eighteen Pounds Courant money of this Province which is toward y® payment of Capt Bull and y^ oy' Commission officers come from Canetticut according to Contract which s<^ Somme if it be p^ in y^ Space of a month after y® date hereof then no Intrest is to be paid but if it be not justly & honestly Paid & Satisfied to y® s^ Mrs. Margret Schuyler her heirs Executors ad^s or assigns in ye Space of a month after y® date hereof, then we whose names are hereunto Subscrib(Ml doe Promise Engage and oblige ourselfs joyntly and severally our heirs Exc" and ad"^* and every of y™ firmly by these p'sents to pay or cause to be paiil unto y« s'l Mis. Margret Schuyler her heirs Executors .administrators «&. asssigns y« s'* Somme of JEIS: -- w^ y® Interest of )« same at P' cento to be Reckond from y® 18 of January next. In witnesse whereof we have hereunto sett our hands in ..i.ll),xiiy )« day of Decembr 1689

Margret Schuyler her heirs Executors ad^s or assigns in ye Space of a month after y® date hereof, then we whose names are hereunto Subscrib(Ml doe Promise Engage and oblige ourselfs joyntly and severally our heirs Exc" and ad"^* and every of y™ firmly by these p'sents to pay or cause to be paiil unto y« s'l Mis. Margret Schuyler her heirs Executors .administrators «&. asssigns y« s'* Somme of JEIS: -- w^ y® Interest of )« same at P' cento to be Reckond from y® 18 of January next. In witnesse whereof we have hereunto sett our hands in ..i.ll),xiiy )« day of Decembr 1689

Kc;-()lve<l yt Dirk albertse Bratt and hendrik gerritse be sent

■ivj .;;..ii ISiiiUChlOge.

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[Translation.]

Albany 16th Deccmbr 1689 . The Albany Convention having received the following news it is sent from the Mohawk Sachems by post to Akus to be forwarded to us.

1. That 10 Nations of Twigh Twighs are coming to the 6 Nations to destroy them.

2. That two of the Indian prisoners who were sent to France liave returned back home, who say that Ambassadors must come to Canida.

3. That the Oonondages have sent for the Mohawk warriors and Sachems and that they must bring belts with them.

4. That the Mohawk prisoners were to France with the Cowherd who was taken prisoner at Onnondage.

5. That Cadarachqui is abandoned by the French.

Whereupon the gentlemen resolved to send Lawrence alias Jannetje the Indian to Onnondage to learn the truth hereof, and to forbid them in our name to send Ambassadors to Canida or to receive any according to our Treaty -- not to trust the French, and if they let them cheat them not to blame us : and to communicate the following news to them.

That the Mohawk prisoners were to France with the Cowherd who was taken prisoner at Onnondage.

5. That Cadarachqui is abandoned by the French.

Whereupon the gentlemen resolved to send Lawrence alias Jannetje the Indian to Onnondage to learn the truth hereof, and to forbid them in our name to send Ambassadors to Canida or to receive any according to our Treaty -- not to trust the French, and if they let them cheat them not to blame us : and to communicate the following news to them.

That 2 ships have come direct from England to N. England, which give for news --

1. That almost all the large Ships of War are sailed full of people towards France, to seize it ; full 300,000 men.

2. That 150 ships are ready to come westward to convoy our

3. That we have here a brave Troop of Souldiers and if we want more, there are full 200 in the Sopus, and 3 or 400 in N. England.

This is sent in a letter to Sweer Teunise who shall go to Akus to interpret it correctly to him.

Mr. Mayor Worthy and beloved friend Sr pieter Schuyler.

Ambassadors from Onondage and Oneyda arrive here just now who report to us that I must accompany them to Albany to interpret their propositions to you. As it is inconvenient for me

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at present I have taken the liberty to put their meaning on paper.

They let your Honour thus Know that the news received from Canada shall not be communicated before all the Sachems have assembled. Your Honour & Johannes Wendel and I are sent for Express to be present there as they will not discuss the matter until you are there, and then your Honour shall also deliberate on it in order to consult with them as to what may occur to You.

at present I have taken the liberty to put their meaning on paper.

They let your Honour thus Know that the news received from Canada shall not be communicated before all the Sachems have assembled. Your Honour & Johannes Wendel and I are sent for Express to be present there as they will not discuss the matter until you are there, and then your Honour shall also deliberate on it in order to consult with them as to what may occur to You.

They have again seen three of their Indians who were prisoners, but they do not expect to have them back again as they must return quickly to Canada. They also assure you- that they are not going to lie on their backs in consequence of these tidings of peace, and learn to fight only by looking Sideways at it -- but they shall again grapple with it because Many of their War chiefs {Veltovcrsteri) have remained in that Country.

They also say that had the Governor of Canada sent the prisoners back home to us as soon as they had come from France, they had in no wise determined on peace, inasmuch as only thirteen survived: all the remainder died of Sickness.

They hear two letters have come lo the Jesuit -- one from the Govern'', the other from Pere Lamberville. They had consulted-- to wit, those of the Domine's side -- to burn them, but the more cunning Sachems advised that they should be opened before the full Council; your Honour will then be able to see whether they will contain any deception. If, on the other hand there be none, they shall then be handed to the owners.

They hear two letters have come lo the Jesuit -- one from the Govern'', the other from Pere Lamberville. They had consulted-- to wit, those of the Domine's side -- to burn them, but the more cunning Sachems advised that they should be opened before the full Council; your Honour will then be able to see whether they will contain any deception. If, on the other hand there be none, they shall then be handed to the owners.

They also acquaint your Honour that it is a lie that 10 nations of Savages came to destroy them, but Ambassadors of 7 different Nations have come in Zinnodo Wan ha and restored 2 Seneca prisoners and promised to give up 4 more of them as soon as they shall have returned home ; also to treat for peace, and say there are 3 Nations which would continue the War, namely -- the Kightages and the Thmghtmghs and the Sawenochques and give 2 Strings of Zewant with this letter.

The 3 prisoners from Canada had reported that Cuadarogh(|ue IS abandoned and they found 30 barrels of powder there ; ami^ng the rest was a barrel of Match in a hole which they inteiK^ed

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to set fire to and thus to blow up the others. But it went out of itself J after burning about an ell in length. They found considerable booty both in beaver and peltries in the fort- Six of the principal officers were drowned after they left the fort and fled to Canada, with divers soldiers but they know not how many.

The 3 prisoners from Canada had reported that Cuadarogh(|ue IS abandoned and they found 30 barrels of powder there ; ami^ng the rest was a barrel of Match in a hole which they inteiK^ed

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to set fire to and thus to blow up the others. But it went out of itself J after burning about an ell in length. They found considerable booty both in beaver and peltries in the fort- Six of the principal officers were drowned after they left the fort and fled to Canada, with divers soldiers but they know not how many.

They further say that they had proposed this to Duinandougha, v/hereupon the Cajadorus answers -- If my brothers do not find it convenient for them to journey so far, they would come to Duinandoughe, and should your Honour inform him of your wish it shall be faithfully attended to provided your honour send along one, two or three Strings. No more than commending you to the Lord with the hearty Salutations of your Servant -- ^by my order,

Jacques Cornelisen

This 25ti» Decembr A^ 1689

Addressed -- Aen d'E. Achtbare M^

Major Pieter Schuyler Residerende tot Albany.

At a Convention of the Mayor Aldermen and Commonality and Military officers of y® Citty and County of Albanie y^ 27*'' day of Decemb-" 1689

Five messengers called Desagochquaetha Arachkoenichta Dehashedis Rashicdeagoe and Adochtirasse being sent by the Sachims of onnondage and Oneyde to acquaint us and them of New England, that there are three of y® Indians come back into y« Country which were sent Prisoners to France, who are Sent by them of Canida to Propose a Peace or Truce, but that they have Resolved not to hear them till Some Gent^ goe from hence to be Present at there gen'i meeting at Onnondage, and there Consult what shall be necessary for y^ Publike good Doe Say further that there are 13 Indians come back from France the Rest being 23 all dead of Sicknesse and that there are Two Letters Intercepted which y^ Gov"* of Canida and father Lamberville had Sent to y® Jesuit in Oneyde, which they keep till y« gentlemen from hence arrive there, when they will be opend to see what Treachery the french Design

Five messengers called Desagochquaetha Arachkoenichta Dehashedis Rashicdeagoe and Adochtirasse being sent by the Sachims of onnondage and Oneyde to acquaint us and them of New England, that there are three of y® Indians come back into y« Country which were sent Prisoners to France, who are Sent by them of Canida to Propose a Peace or Truce, but that they have Resolved not to hear them till Some Gent^ goe from hence to be Present at there gen'i meeting at Onnondage, and there Consult what shall be necessary for y^ Publike good Doe Say further that there are 13 Indians come back from France the Rest being 23 all dead of Sicknesse and that there are Two Letters Intercepted which y^ Gov"* of Canida and father Lamberville had Sent to y® Jesuit in Oneyde, which they keep till y« gentlemen from hence arrive there, when they will be opend to see what Treachery the french Design

That thcr& are messengers from Seven of y« farr nations

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come to y« Slnnekes who Speake of Peace havelng Deliverd Two Sinneke Prisoners and Promisd to Deliver foure more as soon as they come home, and y* three of y® farr nations will Continue y® warr.

They bring further news y^ Cadarachqui is Deserted by y« french and that ye Indians have founde thirty Barrells of Pouder and abundance of Bever and Peltry there and y^Six of ye Principle officers were Drownd in goeing home to Canida from Cadarachqui and Sundry Souldiers.

come to y« Slnnekes who Speake of Peace havelng Deliverd Two Sinneke Prisoners and Promisd to Deliver foure more as soon as they come home, and y* three of y® farr nations will Continue y® warr.

They bring further news y^ Cadarachqui is Deserted by y« french and that ye Indians have founde thirty Barrells of Pouder and abundance of Bever and Peltry there and y^Six of ye Principle officers were Drownd in goeing home to Canida from Cadarachqui and Sundry Souldiers.

Vpon which it was Resolved unanimously to Send Caristasie Tosoquatho and Jurian three of y* most Prudent Maquasse Thither to onnondage with this answer it not being thought Convenient at this juncture to Send Christians from y« Convention.

1 Wee are glad to hear y* ye Report of ye 10 nations of Indians Westward comeing Doune to Destroy yw is false, and on ye oy Side much Rejoyced that Seven of s*! nations are Inclined for Peace, which we y® more must Recommend to ye Brethren y* yow may have ye Larger Scope to Revenge yourSelfs of y* French for ye Blood shed by that false nation, who are now in a mean Condition, and think to Ensnare yow with ye 13 Prisoners Ihcy have sent for from france, and haVeing obtained Such a Peace, will have ye better opportunity to Catch a great number of y« People as they did in ye Last Peace, Therefore we doe Recommend you (as we are in a fast Covenant chain together) not to hearken to ye french nor Speak to them of Peace Since our great king is in actuall warr with s** nation

1 Wee are glad to hear y* ye Report of ye 10 nations of Indians Westward comeing Doune to Destroy yw is false, and on ye oy Side much Rejoyced that Seven of s*! nations are Inclined for Peace, which we y® more must Recommend to ye Brethren y* yow may have ye Larger Scope to Revenge yourSelfs of y* French for ye Blood shed by that false nation, who are now in a mean Condition, and think to Ensnare yow with ye 13 Prisoners Ihcy have sent for from france, and haVeing obtained Such a Peace, will have ye better opportunity to Catch a great number of y« People as they did in ye Last Peace, Therefore we doe Recommend you (as we are in a fast Covenant chain together) not to hearken to ye french nor Speak to them of Peace Since our great king is in actuall warr with s** nation

2 We would come in Person to be Present at y' meeting according to y Desyre, but we have Reed a Ship from England which brings us Certain news, that there is a govern^ for us upon ye way with many Souldiers, & is Expected every houre, when we shall Send you an Expresse to Onnondage a horseback hopeing to have orders by our Govern'' that ye English may unanimously goe and Root out Canida

3 Concerning ye 13 Prisoners come from france being all that is to be founde of 39 our advise is y* yow make Demand of them Positively of ye French, being Stole from yow and Deceitfully

2 We would come in Person to be Present at y' meeting according to y Desyre, but we have Reed a Ship from England which brings us Certain news, that there is a govern^ for us upon ye way with many Souldiers, & is Expected every houre, when we shall Send you an Expresse to Onnondage a horseback hopeing to have orders by our Govern'' that ye English may unanimously goe and Root out Canida

3 Concerning ye 13 Prisoners come from france being all that is to be founde of 39 our advise is y* yow make Demand of them Positively of ye French, being Stole from yow and Deceitfully

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taken in time of Peace, in yc 2^ Place if y^ french there hearts were good, they would have Sent yow y« Prisoners assoon as they came from france Therefore doe not heare them Speake of any thing before they have Sent you back your Thirteen Prisoners, But yow need not be afFraid of your Prisoners So Long as y^ have ye Jesuit and so many french in y Countrey whom yow must keep verry well to be Exchanged as was done in Col Dongans timej It is certain they are in no hazard that yow should be so hasty to release them, they will nott kill them it not being y« Christians fashion.

4 And for y® Brethrens more Incouragem* we can assure y"^ y^ the French king hath his hands so full that he cannot assist Canida much, Yow may See this Plainly by there Leaving Cadarachqui.

taken in time of Peace, in yc 2^ Place if y^ french there hearts were good, they would have Sent yow y« Prisoners assoon as they came from france Therefore doe not heare them Speake of any thing before they have Sent you back your Thirteen Prisoners, But yow need not be afFraid of your Prisoners So Long as y^ have ye Jesuit and so many french in y Countrey whom yow must keep verry well to be Exchanged as was done in Col Dongans timej It is certain they are in no hazard that yow should be so hasty to release them, they will nott kill them it not being y« Christians fashion.

4 And for y® Brethrens more Incouragem* we can assure y"^ y^ the French king hath his hands so full that he cannot assist Canida much, Yow may See this Plainly by there Leaving Cadarachqui.

5 That they send ye Two Letters writt by ye gov^ of Canida and Lamberville y^ Priest, to y® Jesuit at Oneyde hither if not already done, and shall Inform them with ye Contents thereof, and take Especiall care that the messengers that Return to Canida Carry no Letters from ye Jesuit or any body Else tliither

A true Copy Examind pr Rob"^ Livingston Clk

Att a Convention &c. Albany, Die Sabhaihi ye 5*^ of January 16|| Present P' Schuyler May^ David Schuyler

D. Wessells Recordr alb* Ryckman

Cap* John wen del C. Marte gerritse

Liv: van Schaik Kilian van Refcselaer

5 That they send ye Two Letters writt by ye gov^ of Canida and Lamberville y^ Priest, to y® Jesuit at Oneyde hither if not already done, and shall Inform them with ye Contents thereof, and take Especiall care that the messengers that Return to Canida Carry no Letters from ye Jesuit or any body Else tliither

A true Copy Examind pr Rob"^ Livingston Clk

Att a Convention &c. Albany, Die Sabhaihi ye 5*^ of January 16|| Present P' Schuyler May^ David Schuyler

D. Wessells Recordr alb* Ryckman

Cap* John wen del C. Marte gerritse

Liv: van Schaik Kilian van Refcselaer

C. J Bleeker Reynier Barents

Claes Ripse Evert Banker

gert Ryerse It was again put to ye vote whether any members of y® Convention should goe to Onondage to be Present at ye gen'' meeting of ye Indians

But was unanimously Ptesolved upon y« negative Confirming there Resolution of ye 27 of december last since it is judged (lannvious to be there if y« Indians should Conclude of any Peace

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or truce which they some times have done notwithstanding all Perswasions to y^ Contrare, and since Tahaiadoris cheeffc sachim of y® Maquase is bounde thither It is thougt Convenient y* he Repeat y® 5 articles sent by Caristasie and Tosoquatho thither and withall put them in minde that this is the Prefixed house to speake of Peace and all Publike affaires and not Onondage, and yt ye Sachim sent for by y« gov"" of Canida by no means goe tliither to Treat or act with our great Kings Enemies, and y* we hope yt y6 5 nations will not be so mad as to hearken to any Peace with the treacherous french at such a juncture when y« greatest hopes is of Totally Rooting there name out in America but on y^ Contrare take y« wholesome advice of there Brethren ye Christians, who knows what is for there Security better then they doe themselfs Lastly to Charge & Command them to malce no Peace truce or any sort of amicable treaty with ye french Since his Maje« Declaration of warr against them which hes been bX) much longed for by y^ English nation is now come over and as they are subjects of our great King of England Soe they can not expect to keep y® Covenant chain Inviolable with this governm' and make Peace with Canida while' we are in actual warr w^h s'' nation Therefore Remember we have warned y" y* if any evill be fall y" you must always acknowledge we gave you fair advertisement.

or truce which they some times have done notwithstanding all Perswasions to y^ Contrare, and since Tahaiadoris cheeffc sachim of y® Maquase is bounde thither It is thougt Convenient y* he Repeat y® 5 articles sent by Caristasie and Tosoquatho thither and withall put them in minde that this is the Prefixed house to speake of Peace and all Publike affaires and not Onondage, and yt ye Sachim sent for by y« gov"" of Canida by no means goe tliither to Treat or act with our great Kings Enemies, and y* we hope yt y6 5 nations will not be so mad as to hearken to any Peace with the treacherous french at such a juncture when y« greatest hopes is of Totally Rooting there name out in America but on y^ Contrare take y« wholesome advice of there Brethren ye Christians, who knows what is for there Security better then they doe themselfs Lastly to Charge & Command them to malce no Peace truce or any sort of amicable treaty with ye french Since his Maje« Declaration of warr against them which hes been bX) much longed for by y^ English nation is now come over and as they are subjects of our great King of England Soe they can not expect to keep y® Covenant chain Inviolable with this governm' and make Peace with Canida while' we are in actual warr w^h s'' nation Therefore Remember we have warned y" y* if any evill be fall y" you must always acknowledge we gave you fair advertisement.

It was also Resolved y* Tahaiadoris should have a faddem of Duffels a shirt and a Pare of Stockings.

And yt a Belt of wampum should be sent to y^ 4 Sachims of

Dowaganhaes or farr nations to Congratulate y^ Peace made

between them & y*' Sinnekes

•

Att a Meeting &c.

Albany January 6*^ 16 1 J

Present as before except Kiliaen van Renselaer & gert Ryerse absent

The Convention being mett again to consult about y® affaires

of y« Indians y® members continue in there opinion y' none of yo

Convention goe thither to y^ Indians gen^i meeting, but Considering

Uiat it is of great Import, and that they may be y^ more Certain

and Satisfied y* y® Proposealls sent to said Indians by Tosoquatho

Caristasie and Jurian may be Exactly and Peremptorily told them;

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according as it is mentioned in ye 5 articles Concluded upon y« 27 december Last

It is Resolved y* arnout Cornelise sworne Interpreter goe thither to Onondage withall Convenient speed \vho Desyres y* one may be appointed to goe along with him yt understands yo Language, upon which Robt Sanders was pitchd upon to goe for his assistance who upon his arrivall there shall take Especiall Care yt y® 6 articles be Plainly told to y* Sachims in there gen^l meeting which are herewith given you, & further in our name to acquaint

Propositions to be made by Arnout Cornelise Interpeter to whom Robert Sanders is joyned forassistance in y« Indians Generall meeting at onnondage in ye name and behalfe of y® Convention of albanie over and above y® 5 articles sent them by Caristasie Tosoquatho and Jurian albany y« 6^^ day of January 16f|

It is Resolved y* arnout Cornelise sworne Interpreter goe thither to Onondage withall Convenient speed \vho Desyres y* one may be appointed to goe along with him yt understands yo Language, upon which Robt Sanders was pitchd upon to goe for his assistance who upon his arrivall there shall take Especiall Care yt y® 6 articles be Plainly told to y* Sachims in there gen^l meeting which are herewith given you, & further in our name to acquaint

Propositions to be made by Arnout Cornelise Interpeter to whom Robert Sanders is joyned forassistance in y« Indians Generall meeting at onnondage in ye name and behalfe of y® Convention of albanie over and above y® 5 articles sent them by Caristasie Tosoquatho and Jurian albany y« 6^^ day of January 16f|

1 That albanie is y« Prefixed house to Treat and Speak of peace with all Sorts of people and y* they who Strive to make a Peace or Cessation with y« french must be lookt upon as persones who are Designd to make a breach in y^ great Silver Covenant chain which hath been So many years kept Inviolable by this governm*

2 That they must look upon themselfs as they are, to witt Subjects of y« great king of England who cann make no peace with them who are his Publik enemies You have felt y® smart of makeing peace w^^^ the french nation already, when they were allijes of our Great king, then you did it without our Consent

1 That albanie is y« Prefixed house to Treat and Speak of peace with all Sorts of people and y* they who Strive to make a Peace or Cessation with y« french must be lookt upon as persones who are Designd to make a breach in y^ great Silver Covenant chain which hath been So many years kept Inviolable by this governm*

2 That they must look upon themselfs as they are, to witt Subjects of y« great king of England who cann make no peace with them who are his Publik enemies You have felt y® smart of makeing peace w^^^ the french nation already, when they were allijes of our Great king, then you did it without our Consent

3 That y^Sachim Degannesore who is sent for by the governour of Canida by no means goe thither since they are absolute Enemies of our great king whose Declaration of warr is now come to hand which hath so long been Desyred by y* English nation in which Declaration his maj® forbids all his subjects to keep the least C'orrespondence with y* false nation

4 Never could there be greater Disobedience and madnesse Committed by people then for y® 5 nation to hudle up asort of peace or Cessation of arms w^h y^ french at this Juncture when y® greatest hopes are of rooting oat of y^- Very name of y® French

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in america by the English who are Twenty to one of y<= french in Canida

3 That y^Sachim Degannesore who is sent for by the governour of Canida by no means goe thither since they are absolute Enemies of our great king whose Declaration of warr is now come to hand which hath so long been Desyred by y* English nation in which Declaration his maj® forbids all his subjects to keep the least C'orrespondence with y* false nation

4 Never could there be greater Disobedience and madnesse Committed by people then for y® 5 nation to hudle up asort of peace or Cessation of arms w^h y^ french at this Juncture when y® greatest hopes are of rooting oat of y^- Very name of y® French

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in america by the English who are Twenty to one of y<= french in Canida

5 We have sent Arnout Cornelise y* Interpreter accompanied -w"* Robert Sanders to be present at y Generall meeting not only to Poure understanding into yow, but in our name to Charge and Command y^' as you love y® protexion of our great king and y* friendeship of this Government by no means to hearken to nor make any peace or Cessation or truce with y® french Directly or indirectly.

6 Thatt y« Sachims Endevor to perswade 3 or 400 Indians to come towards our Confines ahunting to be as skouts to watch y« french Designs for when they most Speak of peace then warr is in there hearts and therefore are not to be trusted since they have called all there Garrisons together to mont Royall

5 We have sent Arnout Cornelise y* Interpreter accompanied -w"* Robert Sanders to be present at y Generall meeting not only to Poure understanding into yow, but in our name to Charge and Command y^' as you love y® protexion of our great king and y* friendeship of this Government by no means to hearken to nor make any peace or Cessation or truce with y® french Directly or indirectly.

6 Thatt y« Sachims Endevor to perswade 3 or 400 Indians to come towards our Confines ahunting to be as skouts to watch y« french Designs for when they most Speak of peace then warr is in there hearts and therefore are not to be trusted since they have called all there Garrisons together to mont Royall

Was Signed P' Shuyler may^

Dirk wessells Justice Joh: wendel Justice Jan Janse Bleeker Justice A True Copy Examind p'

Rob* Livingston Ck

At a Convention of the Mayor Aldermen Commonality and Military Officers of y« Citty of Albanie and Justices and Military Officers of the Said County, held in Albanie Die Saturni den llt'> Januarie A^ 16|| P'sent Pr Schuyler may Dirk Wessels Record'

Cap* Joh. wendel Livinus Van Shaik

Capt Jan Bleeker Claes Ripse

David Schuyler alb* Ryckman

Reynier Barents Evert Banker

Ger* Ryerse kilian van Renselaer

Capt Marte Gerritse Joh: Cuyler

A Certain Letter was brougt into y® Convention by Cap* Johannes Wendell Signd by Jacob Leysler the. Contents whereof are as follows

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLEK. 14.J

New Yorke yc 28th Decemb 1689

At a Convention of the Mayor Aldermen Commonality and Military Officers of y« Citty of Albanie and Justices and Military Officers of the Said County, held in Albanie Die Saturni den llt'> Januarie A^ 16|| P'sent Pr Schuyler may Dirk Wessels Record'

Cap* Joh. wendel Livinus Van Shaik

Capt Jan Bleeker Claes Ripse

David Schuyler alb* Ryckman

Reynier Barents Evert Banker

Ger* Ryerse kilian van Renselaer

Capt Marte Gerritse Joh: Cuyler

A Certain Letter was brougt into y® Convention by Cap* Johannes Wendell Signd by Jacob Leysler the. Contents whereof are as follows

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLEK. 14.J

New Yorke yc 28th Decemb 1689

Gent" -- I having Receivd orders from his Maj® King William for takeing care of this Government, have Commissionated Cap* Jochim Staas To take into his Possession Fort Orange and keep ye Souldicrs in good order and Discipline, and y* y® Magistracy may be in a good Decorum have Ordered and doe hereby Order that free Elections be forthwith made for a Mayor and Aldermen whom I have Signified to Cap^ Staas with whom Pray Correspond and give all due assistance for his Maj^^ Intrest and ye Safety of y* Citty and County y' so Peace and Tranquilhty may be Preserved amongst you, untill wee shall Receive further orders from y® King, which is y® needfull matter at psent from Your Loveing Frinde

Jacob Leysler TTie Superscription was

To ye Military and Civill officers and ye Protestant freemen Inhabitants of ye Citty and County of Albanie

Vpon which it was Resolved by ye Convention to send the high SherrifTe of ye Citty and County to ye said Jochim Staas with this message

Gent" -- I having Receivd orders from his Maj® King William for takeing care of this Government, have Commissionated Cap* Jochim Staas To take into his Possession Fort Orange and keep ye Souldicrs in good order and Discipline, and y* y® Magistracy may be in a good Decorum have Ordered and doe hereby Order that free Elections be forthwith made for a Mayor and Aldermen whom I have Signified to Cap^ Staas with whom Pray Correspond and give all due assistance for his Maj^^ Intrest and ye Safety of y* Citty and County y' so Peace and Tranquilhty may be Preserved amongst you, untill wee shall Receive further orders from y® King, which is y® needfull matter at psent from Your Loveing Frinde

Jacob Leysler TTie Superscription was

To ye Military and Civill officers and ye Protestant freemen Inhabitants of ye Citty and County of Albanie

Vpon which it was Resolved by ye Convention to send the high SherrifTe of ye Citty and County to ye said Jochim Staas with this message

Whereas a Certain Letter of Jacob Leysler dated ye 28th day of Decemb Last at N: Yorke hath been Read in the Convention, wherein he writes y* he Jacob Leysler hath Received orders from King William for ye takeing care of this Government and accordingly Commissionated Jochim Staas to take into his Possession fort Orange and Orders free Elections for a mayor and Aldermen whom he hath Signified to ye s^ Staas, It is therefore thougt Convenient by ye convention now met together that Richd Pretty Esq^ high SherrifFe of ye Citty and County of Albanie doe Repare to Jochim Staas, and Demand if any such orders from our Souveraign Leidge Lord King William be sent to him as Jacob Leysler mentions in his Letter, Being Desyreous to see them that we may Conform and Behave our Selfs accordingly ; Since y*" Preservation of ye Peace of our Souveraign Lord King William

Whereas a Certain Letter of Jacob Leysler dated ye 28th day of Decemb Last at N: Yorke hath been Read in the Convention, wherein he writes y* he Jacob Leysler hath Received orders from King William for ye takeing care of this Government and accordingly Commissionated Jochim Staas to take into his Possession fort Orange and Orders free Elections for a mayor and Aldermen whom he hath Signified to ye s^ Staas, It is therefore thougt Convenient by ye convention now met together that Richd Pretty Esq^ high SherrifFe of ye Citty and County of Albanie doe Repare to Jochim Staas, and Demand if any such orders from our Souveraign Leidge Lord King William be sent to him as Jacob Leysler mentions in his Letter, Being Desyreous to see them that we may Conform and Behave our Selfs accordingly ; Since y*" Preservation of ye Peace of our Souveraign Lord King William

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as it is a duty Incumbent upon us, So it is our only aim to have ) e same kept Inviolable in these Dangerous times --

Signd P'^ Schuyler Mayor

Dirk Wessels Justice Marte Gerritse Justice Liv: Van Schaik Justice

of y« Peace Evert Banker assistant

The high SherifFe R: Pretty Esq^ Returns from Jochim Staas and says that he hath Deliverd him ye message & y* said Jochim Staas comes Presently

Jochim Staas appears in y® Convention and says he doth not Intend to answer y® Convention by writeing but by Discourse, alledgeing that he might be Ensnared by writeing, upon which the Gent" did Insist, that if he had any Lawfull Authority Devolved from our Souveraign Lord King William upon Jacob Leysler, that he would be pleased to show itt, they were willing to Obey, and notwithstanding ye orders were not Directed to Mr Leysler yet they were willing with all cheerfullnesse to Obey such orders as were Comprehended in said Letters, but cannot obey Cap* Leysler a&Leift gov Except his Maj* hath made him soe, upon which Jochim Staas Replyed y* we knew well eneugh y® King's Letters were Directed to Cap* Nicholson and in his absence to such as for y* time being take care for y® Preserveing y® Peace and administring the Laws in their Maj^^ Province of New Yorke, and further said Lett ye Bell be Rung and Lett all ye People come Together and then he would show what he had to show, Whereupon y* gent" of ye Convention Replyed that they were not willing to Runn into Confusion to Convein ye People before they knew what to Publish or Declare to them ; and withall Desyred Since he acknowledged to have a Proclamation for ye Proclaimeing of there Majes King and Queen of England Scotland France and Irland &* which of Scotland hath not hitherto been done here, that they might have there Majes Proclamation to Proclaim there s'* Majes accordinly, and they would cause the Companies come in arms, & doe it with what Solemnity the Place could afford, but ye s^J Jochim Staas answered y* ye Proclamation was sent to him, & he would Obey Orders

Jochim Staas appears in y® Convention and says he doth not Intend to answer y® Convention by writeing but by Discourse, alledgeing that he might be Ensnared by writeing, upon which the Gent" did Insist, that if he had any Lawfull Authority Devolved from our Souveraign Lord King William upon Jacob Leysler, that he would be pleased to show itt, they were willing to Obey, and notwithstanding ye orders were not Directed to Mr Leysler yet they were willing with all cheerfullnesse to Obey such orders as were Comprehended in said Letters, but cannot obey Cap* Leysler a&Leift gov Except his Maj* hath made him soe, upon which Jochim Staas Replyed y* we knew well eneugh y® King's Letters were Directed to Cap* Nicholson and in his absence to such as for y* time being take care for y® Preserveing y® Peace and administring the Laws in their Maj^^ Province of New Yorke, and further said Lett ye Bell be Rung and Lett all ye People come Together and then he would show what he had to show, Whereupon y* gent" of ye Convention Replyed that they were not willing to Runn into Confusion to Convein ye People before they knew what to Publish or Declare to them ; and withall Desyred Since he acknowledged to have a Proclamation for ye Proclaimeing of there Majes King and Queen of England Scotland France and Irland &* which of Scotland hath not hitherto been done here, that they might have there Majes Proclamation to Proclaim there s'* Majes accordinly, and they would cause the Companies come in arms, & doe it with what Solemnity the Place could afford, but ye s^J Jochim Staas answered y* ye Proclamation was sent to him, & he would Obey Orders

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Post Meridiem

Jochim Staas accompanied with P"" Bogardus came to y« Convention and there showd an Order from Jacob Leysler authorizeing Jochim Staas assisted with ye Freeholders and Inhabitants of Albanie to Proclaim William and Mary Prince and Princesse of Orange to be king and Queen of England Scotland France and Irland &a Since he y«= s^ Leysler had Rec*^ Letters from ye Lords of his Maj^s most hon^^ie Privy Councill dated ye 29th day of July 1689 to Proclaim there Maj^s if not already done, to which Intent he had sent a Proclamation for y^ Same Purpose which Proclamacon is made by y^ s^ Leysler and not a Proclamation sent hither by there Maj^^ as y® Genfi of the Convention did Conclude and Expect it was.

Vpon whieh many Debates were made, But Jochim Staes Insisted Principally if the Gent" did not acknowledge Cap*' Leysler to h?. Leif* Govern^ and Commander in Cheeffe of this Province, and whither they would obey him as Such

The Gentlemen of y® Convention asked if he had nothing else to show which Impoured Cap* Leysler to be Leif * Govern^ then those Papers now Produced and if he had y« Copies of y« Letters Sent by his Maj® for y® Province of N: Yorke, who Replyed, If he did show the Copies thereof then yow would say it was Milborn's writeing, he Staas shewd a Commission from Leysler to take Possession of fort Orange and an ord^ for a day of Thanksgiveing, The Convention told Jochim Staas that if he could Produce but y® Least orders from his Maje King William directed to Jacob Leysler then they would obey him and Submitt, Else thougt itt not answerable to Obey his Commands in y® I^east, but desyred Copies of those Papers which he shewed, & they would Consider y® Bussinesse when Some members of ye Convention who were not in Toune were made acquainted with itt and give him there answer in writeing telling him withall they A^ere Intended to write to Cap* Leysler about it, but ye s<^ Jochim Staas did not think it Convenient to give Copies of ye s<^ Papers and so went away he and P"" Bogardus together

The Gentlemen of y® Convention asked if he had nothing else to show which Impoured Cap* Leysler to be Leif * Govern^ then those Papers now Produced and if he had y« Copies of y« Letters Sent by his Maj® for y® Province of N: Yorke, who Replyed, If he did show the Copies thereof then yow would say it was Milborn's writeing, he Staas shewd a Commission from Leysler to take Possession of fort Orange and an ord^ for a day of Thanksgiveing, The Convention told Jochim Staas that if he could Produce but y® Least orders from his Maje King William directed to Jacob Leysler then they would obey him and Submitt, Else thougt itt not answerable to Obey his Commands in y® I^east, but desyred Copies of those Papers which he shewed, & they would Consider y® Bussinesse when Some members of ye Convention who were not in Toune were made acquainted with itt and give him there answer in writeing telling him withall they A^ere Intended to write to Cap* Leysler about it, but ye s<^ Jochim Staas did not think it Convenient to give Copies of ye s<^ Papers and so went away he and P"" Bogardus together

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Att a Meeling of there Majes Justices of y® Peace ot ye Citty and County of Albany Die Sabbathi 12™" January A" 16 f| Post Meridiem Present Pr Schuyler Mayr David Schuyler

Dirk Wessells Record"" Alb* Ryckman

Cap* Joh: Wendel Cap* Marte Gerritse

Cap* Jan Bleeker Kiliaen van Renselaer

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Att a Meeling of there Majes Justices of y® Peace ot ye Citty and County of Albany Die Sabbathi 12™" January A" 16 f| Post Meridiem Present Pr Schuyler Mayr David Schuyler

Dirk Wessells Record"" Alb* Ryckman

Cap* Joh: Wendel Cap* Marte Gerritse

Cap* Jan Bleeker Kiliaen van Renselaer

Livinus van Schaik Claes Ripse

Justices of y* Peace

All the Justices of y^ Peace of y® Citty and County of Albanie except Majr Abraham Staas Dirk Teunise and Cap* Sander Glen were Conveined together to give there opinions whether Cap* Jacob Leysler ought to be Esteemed and aeknowleged to be y« Leif Govern^ and Command"" in Cheefe of the Province Since nothing hitherto hath been Produced to there view from his most Sacred Majy King William our Souveraign Leige Lord whereby the can acknowlege him soe, only takes upon him ye Title in Severall Papers which have been showne by Jochim Staas yesterday

Pr Schuyler Mayor his vote is that he cannot acknowlege y® s^ Cap* Leysler to be Leif * Govern^ and Commander in Cheeffe of this Province nor Obey his orders till he hath showne that he hath Lawfull Authority from his most Sacred Maj® King William so to be

Dirk Wessells votes y* same with y® Mayor Cap* Wendel is van opinie om dat hy sich Sodanigh Shryft als Luytcnant Governeur en Commandeur an Chef, dat zyn verstant niet & can besefFen off het sodanigh is of niet & is;

Cap* Jan Jansz Bleeker is of y® same opinion w*^^ Cap* Wendell which being translated is as follows that because he writes himself soe as Leif t Govern' and Command' in Cheeffe, That his understanding cannot Comprehend whither it be soe or not soe Livinus van Schaik is of ye Same opinion with ye May' David Schuyler is of ye same opinion with ye May Albert Ryckman of ye Same opinion with ye May' Cap* Marto Gerritse is off opinion y* he cannot see y* he is Leif *

Cap* Jan Jansz Bleeker is of y® same opinion w*^^ Cap* Wendell which being translated is as follows that because he writes himself soe as Leif t Govern' and Command' in Cheeffe, That his understanding cannot Comprehend whither it be soe or not soe Livinus van Schaik is of ye Same opinion with ye May' David Schuyler is of ye same opinion with ye May Albert Ryckman of ye Same opinion with ye May' Cap* Marto Gerritse is off opinion y* he cannot see y* he is Leif *

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Govern'' and Commander in Cheeffe, before he shows it, that he hes it from his most Sacred Maj« King William

Kiliaen van Rensselaer is of y® same opinion w^^ y® Mayr

Claes Ripse is of y^ same opinion \v^^ ye Mayr

The opinion of Cap^ Jonathan Bull who Comands the men sent hither from N; England for our assistance being asked says, That for any thing he hath either seen or heard yet, hath no Reason to Conclude yt Cap' Jacob Leysler is either Leif * Govern^ or Commander in CheefFe of y^ Province of N: Yorke

The opinion of James Bennet Ensign to Cap' Jonathan Bull being asked says, y* for anything that hes appeard to him, he cannot juge that Cap* Leysler is Leif* Gov^ & Commander in Cheeffe of y^ Province of N: Yorke

While ye s^ Justices of y® Peace were together a Letter comes from Cap* Sander Glenn there Majes Justice of y^ Peace at Shinnechtady Informing them how that there are five Commissions come to Shinnectady from Cap* Leysler for five Justices of y® Peace brougt thither by Jeronimus Wendell and Gerrit Luykasse, y^ Persones are Mynd^ Wemp Dowe Aukus Ryer Jacobse David ChristofFelse & Johannes Pootman, and a Commission to call the People together to choose new Cap* Leif * & Ensign and a Toune Courte, and yt ye s^ 5 justices come here tomorrow to assist M"" Jochim Staas and to Enter upon there office.

While ye s^ Justices of y® Peace were together a Letter comes from Cap* Sander Glenn there Majes Justice of y^ Peace at Shinnechtady Informing them how that there are five Commissions come to Shinnectady from Cap* Leysler for five Justices of y® Peace brougt thither by Jeronimus Wendell and Gerrit Luykasse, y^ Persones are Mynd^ Wemp Dowe Aukus Ryer Jacobse David ChristofFelse & Johannes Pootman, and a Commission to call the People together to choose new Cap* Leif * & Ensign and a Toune Courte, and yt ye s^ 5 justices come here tomorrow to assist M"" Jochim Staas and to Enter upon there office.

The said Cap' Sander together with y® Leif * & Ensign and Sweer Teunise members of y® Convention doe write to the gent" that there vote is not to Obey Cap* Leyslers orders, But to Protest against his Illegal Proceedings.

And since we are Informd by Cap*^ Bleeker of one of y® Train 'band Comp^^ of this Citty that Jochim Staas did ask him to beat y6 Drum and call his Corap® together tomorrow to Publish a Proclamation sent hither by Cap^ Leysler of there Maje^ to be King and Queen of England Scotland France and Irland, which Proclamation ye s^ Justices Declare they are Ready to Proclaim, if there is y® Least Title of orders for y® same from there Maj®' but since this is used merely as a means to Establish Cap* Leyslers fiuthority who makes ye 8*^ Proclamation

It is ye opionion of y® May and Aldermen and the Justices to

And since we are Informd by Cap*^ Bleeker of one of y® Train 'band Comp^^ of this Citty that Jochim Staas did ask him to beat y6 Drum and call his Corap® together tomorrow to Publish a Proclamation sent hither by Cap^ Leysler of there Maje^ to be King and Queen of England Scotland France and Irland, which Proclamation ye s^ Justices Declare they are Ready to Proclaim, if there is y® Least Title of orders for y® same from there Maj®' but since this is used merely as a means to Establish Cap* Leyslers fiuthority who makes ye 8*^ Proclamation

It is ye opionion of y® May and Aldermen and the Justices to

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Discharge Cap* Bleeker and Cap* Wendel not to Convein there Companies together nor beat any Drums, to Disturbe y« Peace of there Maj** Leige People of this Citty, Since y« s'^ Magistrates are Resolved to use all means and methods to Preserve ye Peace of our Souveraigne Lord king William & Queen Mary and not to suffer y® Least Innovation or Alteration in y* goveri>- ment of this Citty and County till orders comes from his Maj® King William for y® same, which never hath been hitherto showne

Resolved that for y® Preservation of y® Peace of our Souveraign Lord & Lady King William & Queen Mary and y* wellfare of the Inhabitants of this Citty and County of Albanie the following Protest be Published in a most Solemn manner tomorrow, only Cap* Wendel & Cap* Bleeker say they will have nothing to doe w*'' y® Protest when they heard it Read

Discharge Cap* Bleeker and Cap* Wendel not to Convein there Companies together nor beat any Drums, to Disturbe y« Peace of there Maj** Leige People of this Citty, Since y« s'^ Magistrates are Resolved to use all means and methods to Preserve ye Peace of our Souveraigne Lord king William & Queen Mary and not to suffer y® Least Innovation or Alteration in y* goveri>- ment of this Citty and County till orders comes from his Maj® King William for y® same, which never hath been hitherto showne

Resolved that for y® Preservation of y® Peace of our Souveraign Lord & Lady King William & Queen Mary and y* wellfare of the Inhabitants of this Citty and County of Albanie the following Protest be Published in a most Solemn manner tomorrow, only Cap* Wendel & Cap* Bleeker say they will have nothing to doe w*'' y® Protest when they heard it Read

Whereas Jacob Leysler of y« City of N: Yorke Merchant hath for some monthes past assumed to himself a Power to Command there Maj^^ Fort at N: Yorke, and brougt to his Devotion severall of y® adjacent Tounes and Villages without y® Least Commission or Authority derived to him from y« Croune of England; whose Ambitious and Restlesse Spiritt, together with Diverse of his associates have Indefaticably strove and Endevord to bring there Maj^^ King William and Queen Marys Loveing subjects in y® City and County of albany unto y® same Confusion and Slavery, upon Pretence to Redeem them from Arbitrary Power, and to free them from y* Yoke of Popery, which his Creatures when Last here did Endevor to Infuse into y" heads of y® People and to stirr them up to Sedition and Dissobedience to y^ Lawfull Authority Confirmed by there Maj^^ most Gracious Proclamation J But he the said Leysler not attaining his aim, which was y« Subversion of y*" Governm* of this Citty and County (so Extream Dangerous at this Juncture by Reason of y« Indians) Continues Still his Malice, and Endevors to Disquiet there Maj^s Leige People, by assumeing to himself the Titell of Leif ' Governour and Commander in Cheeffe of there Maj^^ Province of N: Yorke, without y* Least Shadow of orders or authority so to doe from hismost Sacred Maj® King William, Deludeing the Common

Whereas Jacob Leysler of y« City of N: Yorke Merchant hath for some monthes past assumed to himself a Power to Command there Maj^^ Fort at N: Yorke, and brougt to his Devotion severall of y® adjacent Tounes and Villages without y® Least Commission or Authority derived to him from y« Croune of England; whose Ambitious and Restlesse Spiritt, together with Diverse of his associates have Indefaticably strove and Endevord to bring there Maj^^ King William and Queen Marys Loveing subjects in y® City and County of albany unto y® same Confusion and Slavery, upon Pretence to Redeem them from Arbitrary Power, and to free them from y* Yoke of Popery, which his Creatures when Last here did Endevor to Infuse into y" heads of y® People and to stirr them up to Sedition and Dissobedience to y^ Lawfull Authority Confirmed by there Maj^^ most Gracious Proclamation J But he the said Leysler not attaining his aim, which was y« Subversion of y*" Governm* of this Citty and County (so Extream Dangerous at this Juncture by Reason of y« Indians) Continues Still his Malice, and Endevors to Disquiet there Maj^s Leige People, by assumeing to himself the Titell of Leif ' Governour and Commander in Cheeffe of there Maj^^ Province of N: Yorke, without y* Least Shadow of orders or authority so to doe from hismost Sacred Maj® King William, Deludeing the Common

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People and makeing them Believe, y* y® letters w^h were sent by his Maj« to Francis Nicholson Esqr his Maj^^ Leif * gov'" and Commandr in Cheeffe of New Yorke and in his absence to such as for y® time being take Care of y® Preserveing^ of Peace and administring y® Laws in said Province of N: Yorke, Belonged to him, which he can no ways Pretend to, but on y« Contrary we must Conclude are Directed to us so farr as y« County of albany is a Part of y® Province of New Yorke and althogh y® s^ Leysler IS sufficiently senceible of y« Dangerous Condition y® Citty and County of Albany are in, by Reason of y« French of Canida and there Indians which we may dayly Expect, haveing Intelligence that they have Drawne all there forces together to Mont Royall, y« season of y« year being now jnost favourable, if they Design to make any Attaqueupon us, who besides are usein'g all Possible means to Delude and Draw off y« five nations of Indians westward from there Obedience and Subjection to y^ Croune of England by there Indians Lately come from france, By which means there Maj®^ Intrest will not only in y® Citty and County of albany but also in y® Northern Parts of america suflfer Extreamly, To Prevent which w^e have spared neither cost nor Trouble to secure them to this Government.

People and makeing them Believe, y* y® letters w^h were sent by his Maj« to Francis Nicholson Esqr his Maj^^ Leif * gov'" and Commandr in Cheeffe of New Yorke and in his absence to such as for y® time being take Care of y® Preserveing^ of Peace and administring y® Laws in said Province of N: Yorke, Belonged to him, which he can no ways Pretend to, but on y« Contrary we must Conclude are Directed to us so farr as y« County of albany is a Part of y® Province of New Yorke and althogh y® s^ Leysler IS sufficiently senceible of y« Dangerous Condition y® Citty and County of Albany are in, by Reason of y« French of Canida and there Indians which we may dayly Expect, haveing Intelligence that they have Drawne all there forces together to Mont Royall, y« season of y« year being now jnost favourable, if they Design to make any Attaqueupon us, who besides are usein'g all Possible means to Delude and Draw off y« five nations of Indians westward from there Obedience and Subjection to y^ Croune of England by there Indians Lately come from france, By which means there Maj®^ Intrest will not only in y® Citty and County of albany but also in y® Northern Parts of america suflfer Extreamly, To Prevent which w^e have spared neither cost nor Trouble to secure them to this Government. Yet he y® said Leysler doth Continue to make new Confusions w^hen Peace and Unity is most Requisite by sending orders and Commissions to Jochim Staes, Particularly a Commission to take into his Possession fort Orange and Diverse oy^ Commissions to sundrey Persones of this Citty and County, intending thereby to subvert y* grvernment here and Turn all upside Downe, writing Seditioui Letters which are come to our hands wherein he orders nev Elections for May and Aldermen forthwith to be made whom h< hath signified to y® s<^ Staas Contrare to the Previledges of this Citty Graunted by Charter, soe y* Great Part of y® Time must be spent to Defeat the s*l Leyslers Pernicious and Malitious Designs which otherwise Could be Employd to Resist upon all occasions y® Common Enemy and for y^ Publike good, and aUhogh y- Bussinesse hath been sufficiently Debated with y« s*^ Jochim Staas and so many Arguments used as ought to Convince any Rational) man, That if he could show but the Least Title of an order

Yet he y® said Leysler doth Continue to make new Confusions w^hen Peace and Unity is most Requisite by sending orders and Commissions to Jochim Staes, Particularly a Commission to take into his Possession fort Orange and Diverse oy^ Commissions to sundrey Persones of this Citty and County, intending thereby to subvert y* grvernment here and Turn all upside Downe, writing Seditioui Letters which are come to our hands wherein he orders nev Elections for May and Aldermen forthwith to be made whom h< hath signified to y® s<^ Staas Contrare to the Previledges of this Citty Graunted by Charter, soe y* Great Part of y® Time must be spent to Defeat the s*l Leyslers Pernicious and Malitious Designs which otherwise Could be Employd to Resist upon all occasions y® Common Enemy and for y^ Publike good, and aUhogh y- Bussinesse hath been sufficiently Debated with y« s*^ Jochim Staas and so many Arguments used as ought to Convince any Rational) man, That if he could show but the Least Title of an order

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from our Souveraign Leige Lord King William to y« s'^ Lcysler or authentique Copies thereof, wee were willing and Ready to Obey him or if he could not Produce Such that if he could but Deliver us authentique Copies of his Majc^ Letters or orders sent to Cap* Nicholson, wee were most willing to Obey and Perform whatever was Comprehended in the Same, wee have by the assistance of God durelng these Revolutions taken care for y« Preserveing y* Peace & and administring y« Laws in our said Citty and County notwithstanding all Combinations and Contrivances to y« Contrare, and forasmuch as we have seen among y« Papers sent by y« s^ Leysler to Jochim Staas a Proclamation made by y« s"^ Leysler Pretended Leif * Gov^ and Command^" in CheefFe for y« Proclaiming William and Mary Prince and Princesse off Orange King? and Queen of England Scotland france & Irland &a- together with a warrant Signd by y^ s^ Leysler authorizeing Jochim Staas to Publish y« same, mentioning y* he Leysler had Receivd Orders dated y® 29'^ day of July 1689 (never yet showne to us) to Proclaim there Maj*^^ if not already done, which Titles of Prince and Princesse off Orange since they have above six months agoe been Proclaimed here King and Queen of England France and Irland &^ and we in there names so acted would be a Dimunition of there Maj«s Titles, but if they were to be again Proclaimd wee Conceive would be of Scotland alone, since it is raentiond in s<i Order to Proclaim there Maj^s if not already done; And altho ye s'l Staas knows y' there Maj^* were Proclaimed here in albany on y® first day of July Last King & Queen of England France eind Irland &a in y® Self same manner as our neighbours of Boston had done to whom his Maj'^'^ is Pleased to signify his Royal! approbation of y® same and gracious acceptance, and having Desyred y* s'^ Jochim Staas, that if there was any Orders from there Maj^s for a second Proclamation because Scotland was not Inserted in ye first that we were most willing and Ready to doe ilt with what solemnity y® Place could afford, But could get no oy answer of him, then whether we would not acknowlege Leyslers authority, and y* he had no other Proclamation then y'- made by y® s<l Leysler which s^ Proclamation we arc CrediMy Informed y^ s^ Jochim Staes doth Design to Proclaim, bv whi.a

from our Souveraign Leige Lord King William to y« s'^ Lcysler or authentique Copies thereof, wee were willing and Ready to Obey him or if he could not Produce Such that if he could but Deliver us authentique Copies of his Majc^ Letters or orders sent to Cap* Nicholson, wee were most willing to Obey and Perform whatever was Comprehended in the Same, wee have by the assistance of God durelng these Revolutions taken care for y« Preserveing y* Peace & and administring y« Laws in our said Citty and County notwithstanding all Combinations and Contrivances to y« Contrare, and forasmuch as we have seen among y« Papers sent by y« s^ Leysler to Jochim Staas a Proclamation made by y« s"^ Leysler Pretended Leif * Gov^ and Command^" in CheefFe for y« Proclaiming William and Mary Prince and Princesse off Orange King? and Queen of England Scotland france & Irland &a- together with a warrant Signd by y^ s^ Leysler authorizeing Jochim Staas to Publish y« same, mentioning y* he Leysler had Receivd Orders dated y® 29'^ day of July 1689 (never yet showne to us) to Proclaim there Maj*^^ if not already done, which Titles of Prince and Princesse off Orange since they have above six months agoe been Proclaimed here King and Queen of England France and Irland &^ and we in there names so acted would be a Dimunition of there Maj«s Titles, but if they were to be again Proclaimd wee Conceive would be of Scotland alone, since it is raentiond in s<i Order to Proclaim there Maj^s if not already done; And altho ye s'l Staas knows y' there Maj^* were Proclaimed here in albany on y® first day of July Last King & Queen of England France eind Irland &a in y® Self same manner as our neighbours of Boston had done to whom his Maj'^'^ is Pleased to signify his Royal! approbation of y® same and gracious acceptance, and having Desyred y* s'^ Jochim Staas, that if there was any Orders from there Maj^s for a second Proclamation because Scotland was not Inserted in ye first that we were most willing and Ready to doe ilt with what solemnity y® Place could afford, But could get no oy answer of him, then whether we would not acknowlege Leyslers authority, and y* he had no other Proclamation then y'- made by y® s<l Leysler which s^ Proclamation we arc CrediMy Informed y^ s^ Jochim Staes doth Design to Proclaim, bv whi.a

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means he Intends to Erect and Establish Leyslers authority here, and so overthrow y^ whole p'sent Magistracy, whereby many MischeifFs and Calamities must of necessity Ensue to his Majes good subjects since y® Indians have much Depended upon them during these Revolutions

And that it may be Apparent to y« world that we underwritten Mayor and aldermen of y® City of albany and Justices of y« Peace of -y^ said County have done and still Continue to doe what lyes in our Power for y® Preservation of Peace and Tranquilhty among y® Inhabitants of this City and County till y« arrivall of a govern"" or Orders from his most Sacred Majestic King William which is daily Expected, and to Prevent Such Confusion Innovation and Alteration Since it is an Indispenceible duty upon us at this juncture, and fearing to Incurr there Maj^^ Displeasure for our too much Lenity, Wee doe in his Majes King William's name, forewarn Discharge forbid and Prohibite y® s'* Jochim Staas and his associates upon Pain of Rebellion to Convein or cause any meeting or assembly of People to come together, wti^in this Citty and County of Albany upon any Pretence whatsoever whereby there Maj^s Peace any wise may be Disturbed; and therefore in y® Behalfe of there Majes Leidge People of y« said Citty and County we do Protest against y« s<l Jochim Staets and his associates for all Bloodshedds, Plunderings Robberies, mischeeffs Dammages, Losses Detriments that may henceforth Ensue by his' or there Irregular and Illegal Proceedings, Since such meetings can be looked upon no oy ways then as Contrare to y® Peace of our Souvcraign Lord and Lady King William & Queen Mary there Croune and Dignity In Testimony whereof we have hereunto Sett our hands and Sealls in albany y® 13^^ day of January in y« first year of there Maj^" Reign a" 16|| and caused y« same to be Entered in the Publike Register of y« Citty and County Signed & Seald p""

And that it may be Apparent to y« world that we underwritten Mayor and aldermen of y® City of albany and Justices of y« Peace of -y^ said County have done and still Continue to doe what lyes in our Power for y® Preservation of Peace and Tranquilhty among y® Inhabitants of this City and County till y« arrivall of a govern"" or Orders from his most Sacred Majestic King William which is daily Expected, and to Prevent Such Confusion Innovation and Alteration Since it is an Indispenceible duty upon us at this juncture, and fearing to Incurr there Maj^^ Displeasure for our too much Lenity, Wee doe in his Majes King William's name, forewarn Discharge forbid and Prohibite y® s'* Jochim Staas and his associates upon Pain of Rebellion to Convein or cause any meeting or assembly of People to come together, wti^in this Citty and County of Albany upon any Pretence whatsoever whereby there Maj^s Peace any wise may be Disturbed; and therefore in y® Behalfe of there Majes Leidge People of y« said Citty and County we do Protest against y« s<l Jochim Staets and his associates for all Bloodshedds, Plunderings Robberies, mischeeffs Dammages, Losses Detriments that may henceforth Ensue by his' or there Irregular and Illegal Proceedings, Since such meetings can be looked upon no oy ways then as Contrare to y® Peace of our Souvcraign Lord and Lady King William & Queen Mary there Croune and Dignity In Testimony whereof we have hereunto Sett our hands and Sealls in albany y® 13^^ day of January in y« first year of there Maj^" Reign a" 16|| and caused y« same to be Entered in the Publike Register of y« Citty and County Signed & Seald p""

P^ Schuyler may' God Save King Will" D: Wessels Rec^ AND Queen Mary L v Shaik alderm.

K v: Rensselaer Just: Dav: Schuyler alder: Marte Gerritse Just: Alb* Ryckman aid: Claks Ripse v: dam aid:

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The Manner how y* s^ Protest was Publishd on y® 13'*» day of January 16 J ^ was orderd to be Entred, being as follows.

The May with y^ Record' and Aldermen and y* Justices and y« Common Councill marchd from there Maj^s Fort (The marshall going before with a white Rod) accompanied with diverse of y« Antient Citizens, with a guarde of fifty Inhabitants in arm*, The May as y« Kings Leif * together with y« Recorder alderman Shaik and Cap' Marte Gerritse Justice of y« Peace as soon as they came within y« Citty Gates, went with there Swords Pointed ; Then followd y« other aldermen and Justices and Common Councill and Sundrey Citizens and then the guards and in this Posture with Drumms Beateing came to y« Plain Before y« Church where y« Bell Rung thrice. Then y^ Mayor made a speech to y« Citizens which flokd together, shewing the Reasons why he came there in Such manner Then y® Protest was Read in English and Dutch, this being done they all went in y® Same Posture through y^ Principle Streets of y® Citty and So up to y« fort, where y« guardes were Dismissd and thankd by ye May' ye Present Commander of ye fort for ye Service they had done there Majes King William and Queen Mary that day, and ye Protest sent by y« Marshall to be affixed at y® Porch of y® Church.

Then y^ Mayor made a speech to y« Citizens which flokd together, shewing the Reasons why he came there in Such manner Then y® Protest was Read in English and Dutch, this being done they all went in y® Same Posture through y^ Principle Streets of y® Citty and So up to y« fort, where y« guardes were Dismissd and thankd by ye May' ye Present Commander of ye fort for ye Service they had done there Majes King William and Queen Mary that day, and ye Protest sent by y« Marshall to be affixed at y® Porch of y® Church.

Evert Banker Gerrit Ryerse and Eghbert Teunise assistants Concurr with ye May^ aldermen and Justices in ye Protest and think it Extream needful that it be most Solemnly Published who went themselfs in Person and see it done and desyred that this there Opinion and advice as assistants of ye Citty might be Entred,

Cap* Sander Glenn one of there Majes Justices of ye Peace came to y* office and Perrused the Proceedings of ye Justices Enterd yesterday Concerning ye not acknowledging Jacob Leysler of N: Yorke Merch* to be Lef* govern^ and Commander in Cheeffe of this Province who Concurrs with ye Rest of ye Justices yt he cannot be Esteemed So nor his orders be Obeyd till ye sd Leysler hath Showne that he hath Lawfull authority from his Maje^ King WilHam so to be and desyred that his vote might be Entred, and also y* he Concurrs w^^ yc Rest of the Justices in ye Protest and approoves of ye same.

Cap* Sander Glenn one of there Majes Justices of ye Peace came to y* office and Perrused the Proceedings of ye Justices Enterd yesterday Concerning ye not acknowledging Jacob Leysler of N: Yorke Merch* to be Lef* govern^ and Commander in Cheeffe of this Province who Concurrs with ye Rest of ye Justices yt he cannot be Esteemed So nor his orders be Obeyd till ye sd Leysler hath Showne that he hath Lawfull authority from his Maje^ King WilHam so to be and desyred that his vote might be Entred, and also y* he Concurrs w^^ yc Rest of the Justices in ye Protest and approoves of ye same.

A true Copy Examind By me

Rob* Livingston Clk

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Albany ye 20*^ of January 16 1| Present Pr Schuyler mayf C: Bleeker

D. Wessells L. V. shaik

C: Wendell albt Ryckman

The mayor and Aldermen haveing Consulted to day how to Procure some Christians and Indians to goe towards y® Great Lake to Lye as skouts for y® space of three weeks to give notice if y® ffrench should come with an army to Invade there Maj®* Territory, but could fynde none y' would goe under 2 shil 6d to

3 shil p<" day, for Capt Bull would suffer none of his men to goe alledgeing it Contrare to his Instructions, and while they were buss} to discourse s^ affare y« following Indians came and s<^ as follows vizt.

Proposeal made by Cap* Blew Stocking and anoy maquase called Deganochkeeri to y® mayor & aldermciD in alb« y* 20 January 16|i Present P' Shuyler may' Dirk wessells Record

The mayor and Aldermen haveing Consulted to day how to Procure some Christians and Indians to goe towards y® Great Lake to Lye as skouts for y® space of three weeks to give notice if y® ffrench should come with an army to Invade there Maj®* Territory, but could fynde none y' would goe under 2 shil 6d to

3 shil p<" day, for Capt Bull would suffer none of his men to goe alledgeing it Contrare to his Instructions, and while they were buss} to discourse s^ affare y« following Indians came and s<^ as follows vizt.

Proposeal made by Cap* Blew Stocking and anoy maquase called Deganochkeeri to y® mayor & aldermciD in alb« y* 20 January 16|i Present P' Shuyler may' Dirk wessells Record

J: Bleeker alb* Rykman

Livinus van Shaik

Brethren -- We have sent by y* 40 maquase Souldiers now at Shennechtady to acquaint y^ that they are come to goe out as Skouts towards y® lake and otter creek to wath y® Designe of y' Deceiver y« gov of Canida to see if he will come and Invade our Country again & if we Discern any Progresse of his we have

4 Indians y^ we send forthwith Post to give y" & our people advertisemt Since we intend to spend our time So till y« Ice be out of y® water & there design to make Canoes & goe to Canida a fighting But we being Poor doe want amunition as Powder lead & axes for y® journey, & gave 7 hand of wampum as a token desyreing yt y® gov* may Provide them w^^^ Such ammunition ,

4 Indians y^ we send forthwith Post to give y" & our people advertisemt Since we intend to spend our time So till y« Ice be out of y® water & there design to make Canoes & goe to Canida a fighting But we being Poor doe want amunition as Powder lead & axes for y® journey, & gave 7 hand of wampum as a token desyreing yt y® gov* may Provide them w^^^ Such ammunition ,

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Answer to y® s^ Messengers y® SI**" d" Present Pr Schuyler D: wessell

Liv: V. Shaik J Bleeker

J. Avendel

We are glad that y^ take our Recommendations so well and haste to be vigilant at this Juncture when y« false french might come & fall upon y Country ; Proceed & look out well & give us an ace' from time to time how all affares is with y^ & according to y Request we have sent to y^ s'^ Comp® three Baggs of Pouder & 20 Barrs of lead to make use of in s'l Expedition, Desyreing y* to make all speed thither imaginable ; & y^ need not fear but we shall be Ready upon all occasions if the french should come ;

The s^ Indians were very thankfull and s^ they would withal speed goe to Shinnechtady & forward y« Comp® & hasten them upon there march, A true Copy

Examind p'

Rob* Livingston Clk

[For entries which follow in these Records, relating to the Burning of Schenectady, see Doc. Hist., Vol. 1, pp. 302-306.]

We are glad that y^ take our Recommendations so well and haste to be vigilant at this Juncture when y« false french might come & fall upon y Country ; Proceed & look out well & give us an ace' from time to time how all affares is with y^ & according to y Request we have sent to y^ s'^ Comp® three Baggs of Pouder & 20 Barrs of lead to make use of in s'l Expedition, Desyreing y* to make all speed thither imaginable ; & y^ need not fear but we shall be Ready upon all occasions if the french should come ;

The s^ Indians were very thankfull and s^ they would withal speed goe to Shinnechtady & forward y« Comp® & hasten them upon there march, A true Copy

Examind p'

Rob* Livingston Clk

[For entries which follow in these Records, relating to the Burning of Schenectady, see Doc. Hist., Vol. 1, pp. 302-306.]

Feb 10th 1611

Resolved y* 25 volunteers goe under y*" Command of Leift Evert de Ridder together with those men gone to Shinnectady this morning and Pursue and follow after y* french & Indian Enemy who have carried Sundrey of there Maj*^' Subjects Captives from Shinnectady who had this following Commission

Whereas the french and Indians of Canida have come in a hostile manner massacred and murtherd Sundry of there Maj'^ Subjects at Shinnectady burning y* Towne and caried divers Captives along with them ; yow are hereby required in there Maj^^ name king William and Queen Mary to Pursue and follow after y^ s'^ french and Indians with so many volunteers as shall be sent with y^ and ye s<^ french and Indians to kill and Destroy and y^ Captives to Rescue and Redeem out of y*' s^ Enemies hands if Possible, always Provided yow meet with a sufficient number of friend Indians at Shinnectady to assist yow in said Expedition

Whereas the french and Indians of Canida have come in a hostile manner massacred and murtherd Sundry of there Maj'^ Subjects at Shinnectady burning y* Towne and caried divers Captives along with them ; yow are hereby required in there Maj^^ name king William and Queen Mary to Pursue and follow after y^ s'^ french and Indians with so many volunteers as shall be sent with y^ and ye s<^ french and Indians to kill and Destroy and y^ Captives to Rescue and Redeem out of y*' s^ Enemies hands if Possible, always Provided yow meet with a sufficient number of friend Indians at Shinnectady to assist yow in said Expedition

Yow are to take Especiall care to have always Spy es and Skouts

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out to Prevent all ambushes in y® march and to keep y^ said men in good order and Discipline & y® men are to be obedient to y orders as Souldiers are obliged to obey there officers by y^ Law raarshall given in albany y*^ 10*^^ day of february 16|| To Leift Evert de Ridder

It was Resolved to Detach 30 men more out of y« Comp® to go to Shinnectady ye Mayf P' Schuyler Jochim Staets & Robt Livingston were to goe out along with them but after that y« Respective Posts and watches were reduced by M"" Wessells Capt Jochim Staets & Capt Bleeker they w^ere found so weake that they could not spare there men & y® People generally unwilling to consent that any more men should go out of Towns not being much above 150 men in y® Citty.

It was Resolved to Detach 30 men more out of y« Comp® to go to Shinnectady ye Mayf P' Schuyler Jochim Staets & Robt Livingston were to goe out along with them but after that y« Respective Posts and watches were reduced by M"" Wessells Capt Jochim Staets & Capt Bleeker they w^ere found so weake that they could not spare there men & y® People generally unwilling to consent that any more men should go out of Towns not being much above 150 men in y® Citty.

Die Martis Albany y® 11"» day of February 16ff Haveing Received Information from Shinnectady last night y* no messenger was yet gone to y^ Maquase Castle to warn them to come doune it was resolved that M"" Wessells should goe in all haste thither to bring doune y^ Maquase and Capt Gerrit Teunise to goe with a Party of men now att Shinnectady to follow ye Enemies Tract to see if they have a stronger army or any party bound e hither to this Toune and comeing to Shinnectady were assured that a messenger was gone to y® Maquase Castles, and Lawrence y® Indian haveing been out in pursuit of y® Enemy with 9 men which Lay here in Toune got an Indian Prisoner by ye way who was examind and told y* the Enemy were not many above a hundred french and 100 Indians y^ s^ Lawrence ye Maquase Proposed y' he now had 49 men of ye Maquase & River Indians sent from Albany, y' he was Intended to pursue y'= Enemy to morrow, for his heart was Broke to see so much of his Brethrens blood shed and would Procure some of ye Prisoners back again either by force or by strategem, upon wh M^ Wessells proposed to ye young men come there with Leift Evert de Ridder ; now yow see what that Lawrence ye Indian Intends, how many of yow are willing to goe along with him & serve there Majes king William & Queen Mary & Pursue there Enemies that have Destroyed so many Christians, out of which Compe & of some oy" y^ came iVom Albany only 21 went out with Lawrence y*" Maquase on y®

Die Martis Albany y® 11"» day of February 16ff Haveing Received Information from Shinnectady last night y* no messenger was yet gone to y^ Maquase Castle to warn them to come doune it was resolved that M"" Wessells should goe in all haste thither to bring doune y^ Maquase and Capt Gerrit Teunise to goe with a Party of men now att Shinnectady to follow ye Enemies Tract to see if they have a stronger army or any party bound e hither to this Toune and comeing to Shinnectady were assured that a messenger was gone to y® Maquase Castles, and Lawrence y® Indian haveing been out in pursuit of y® Enemy with 9 men which Lay here in Toune got an Indian Prisoner by ye way who was examind and told y* the Enemy were not many above a hundred french and 100 Indians y^ s^ Lawrence ye Maquase Proposed y' he now had 49 men of ye Maquase & River Indians sent from Albany, y' he was Intended to pursue y'= Enemy to morrow, for his heart was Broke to see so much of his Brethrens blood shed and would Procure some of ye Prisoners back again either by force or by strategem, upon wh M^ Wessells proposed to ye young men come there with Leift Evert de Ridder ; now yow see what that Lawrence ye Indian Intends, how many of yow are willing to goe along with him & serve there Majes king William & Queen Mary & Pursue there Enemies that have Destroyed so many Christians, out of which Compe & of some oy" y^ came iVom Albany only 21 went out with Lawrence y*" Maquase on y®

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12 of february being Weddensday, and just as they were furnishd and Ready to goe y« Indians of y® first &2'1 Castle came to Capt Sanders but y® weather being so badd & such a Rain they could not Proceed y* day Expecting y« Indians of yo S'^ Castle would be there that night.

The 12th dito Die Mercury. Last night it was Resolved upon to made Ready one hundred men to joyn w^h y* 50 men y* were at Shinnectady & w'h y* Maquase & River Indians & so pursue y® Enemy, but this day y® great Thaw and Rain Prevented there march and quite Discouraged ye People of haveing any Successe, we writt therefore to Shinnectady to Mr. Wessells y* we hoped he had sent ye men forward that was there and them were sent him last night, Since we see no Probability of Sending any more from hence y® weather being so badd which accordingly was done haveing advice y^ Mr. Wessells had Dispatchd about 90 or 100 Christians & Indians & ye Skachkooc Indians w^h were gone by the way of Sarachtoge were to meet them together with y® 40 maquase y* were out as skouts Lawrence sending forthwith 2 messengers before to warn y® s^ 40 Indians to meet them.

The 13 dito. Die Jovis. About 10 a Clock ye Indians of Tionondage ye 3<i Castle of ye Mohoggs came to Shinnectady who Rested there that day, alderman Shaik Capt Staets & Ensighn Shuyler were Commanded out with a Party of men to joyn ye Tionondages and so Pursue ye Enemy but comeing to Shinnectady ye Indian Prisoner taken by Lawrence beuig given to ye Sachims of Tionondage after they had Tormented him he was given to an Indian wooman according to there custome who gave him his life, who then Confessed y* when he came out of Canida there were 600 men making Ready to come out towards albany or N: England, w^h Discouraged alderman Shaik Capt.

About 10 a Clock ye Indians of Tionondage ye 3<i Castle of ye Mohoggs came to Shinnectady who Rested there that day, alderman Shaik Capt Staets & Ensighn Shuyler were Commanded out with a Party of men to joyn ye Tionondages and so Pursue ye Enemy but comeing to Shinnectady ye Indian Prisoner taken by Lawrence beuig given to ye Sachims of Tionondage after they had Tormented him he was given to an Indian wooman according to there custome who gave him his life, who then Confessed y* when he came out of Canida there were 600 men making Ready to come out towards albany or N: England, w^h Discouraged alderman Shaik Capt. Jochim Staets to Proceed j The more because a negro woman of Shinnectady was told ye Same by a Span yard y* was among ye french y* a Design was Laid against albany. So yt ye Tionondages went out & followed Lawrence, & ufler they had been out a day came back again till Lawrence sent

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a messenger that he was within a days journey of yc Enemy and Praid them to come up with all Speed then they went & 9 of our Christians w^^ Ens: abr: Schuyler, but could not overtake y* Enemy y® Christians came back & y^ Indians went on The maquase upon our Dsyre granted the Indian Prisoner to be sent to ye fort to be Secured for fear of his Running away to Canida Capt. Garten Capt PaUng Capt Beekman & Capt Matthys w'*» 30 men came from Sopus for our assistance.

a messenger that he was within a days journey of yc Enemy and Praid them to come up with all Speed then they went & 9 of our Christians w^^ Ens: abr: Schuyler, but could not overtake y* Enemy y® Christians came back & y^ Indians went on The maquase upon our Dsyre granted the Indian Prisoner to be sent to ye fort to be Secured for fear of his Running away to Canida Capt. Garten Capt PaUng Capt Beekman & Capt Matthys w'*» 30 men came from Sopus for our assistance.

Att a meeting of y® Convention of albany ye 15*^ day of february 16||

Present Pr Schuyler Mayf D. wessells Record^

Div. van Shaik J. Bleeker

Claes Ripse albt. Ryckman

Joh: Cuyler Evert Banker

Capt Marte gerritse Capt gerrit Teunise

Capt Garten Capt Paling

Capt Beekman Resolved to write to y^ governf & Councill of Boston Connetticut & Virginia & to yc Civill & Military officers of N: Yorke & desyred them to joyn together that Quebeck may be taken by water in y® Spring as p"" said letters appears

Stephen Lee & M'' Davenport were sent Post to Boston and Connetticut &. Cornelise Viele to N: Yorke

The 18th of february 16 1| Whereas there are severall houses near y® Citty which stand Extream Dangerous & ye Enemy being dayly Expected ye generality of y® Citizens desyre that they may be pulled doune It is ordered by y® raay^ aldermen and commonality of y® Citty of Albany y* y® same be forthwith removed to witt y^house of Barent albertse Bratt y® house of W™ hoffmayer y« house of adriaen appel, ye house of y^ widow of Cornelise vanderholve, and to y® end that y^ same may be effected with y® Least Dammage to y*^ owners these following p'sones to witt P^ Winne P*^ Bogardus W'n Claese Groesbeek harme Gansevoort Dirk Bensing & JaR Cornelise Vyselaer are appointed and authorized to agree with y^

The 18th of february 16 1| Whereas there are severall houses near y® Citty which stand Extream Dangerous & ye Enemy being dayly Expected ye generality of y® Citizens desyre that they may be pulled doune It is ordered by y® raay^ aldermen and commonality of y® Citty of Albany y* y® same be forthwith removed to witt y^house of Barent albertse Bratt y® house of W™ hoffmayer y« house of adriaen appel, ye house of y^ widow of Cornelise vanderholve, and to y® end that y^ same may be effected with y® Least Dammage to y*^ owners these following p'sones to witt P^ Winne P*^ Bogardus W'n Claese Groesbeek harme Gansevoort Dirk Bensing & JaR Cornelise Vyselaer are appointed and authorized to agree with y^

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owners Else to apprise the same, w"^** s*! apprizem' is to be pam by the Publike & to order y* y^ same may be broke off in the most orderly way with all speed ; y« s'^ 6 Persones are also authorized to Cause all y^ fences & trees standing neer the Toune to be Removed & to warn y« owners to doe it with all Expedition else to order it to be done, in doeing whereof this shall be y*' sufficient warrant ; y^ s^ men are authorized to give there Report whether any oy houses ought to be Removed in this dangerous time that order may be taken therein actum in albany ye igth (lay of february 16f| Signd P"" Schuyler mayr J. Bleeker Joh : wendel albert Ryckman Claes Ripse van dam Liv : van Shaik Jochim Staets Gerrit Ryerse Reynier Barentse.

owners Else to apprise the same, w"^** s*! apprizem' is to be pam by the Publike & to order y* y^ same may be broke off in the most orderly way with all speed ; y« s'^ 6 Persones are also authorized to Cause all y^ fences & trees standing neer the Toune to be Removed & to warn y« owners to doe it with all Expedition else to order it to be done, in doeing whereof this shall be y*' sufficient warrant ; y^ s^ men are authorized to give there Report whether any oy houses ought to be Removed in this dangerous time that order may be taken therein actum in albany ye igth (lay of february 16f| Signd P"" Schuyler mayr J. Bleeker Joh : wendel albert Ryckman Claes Ripse van dam Liv : van Shaik Jochim Staets Gerrit Ryerse Reynier Barentse.

Albany ye 21ti» february 16if Present Pr Schuyler Eghbert Teunise

D. Wessells Joh ; Cuyler

Claes Ripse gert Ryerse

alb* Ryckman Capt gert Teunise

Capt Marte gerritse P' Winne P' Bogardus Harme gansevoort Dirk Bensing & Jan Cornelise Vyslaer who were authorized to give there Report whether any oy^ houses ought to be Removed from ye Toune walls, doe say y* ye4 houses of Barent albertse Brat Adrienappel W'" hoffraayer & y® wd^ of Cornelise vanderholve be Removed ye oyf houses may stand till further order, but y* all fences Trees and oy' timber must be Removed 60 paces without ye City stockadoes, & all oy^ things w^ might hinder y® view of ye enemy Item yt ye Curtain must be Repaired by Bennony van Korlaers & by ye May P"" Schuylers.

Capt Marte gerritse P' Winne P' Bogardus Harme gansevoort Dirk Bensing & Jan Cornelise Vyslaer who were authorized to give there Report whether any oy^ houses ought to be Removed from ye Toune walls, doe say y* ye4 houses of Barent albertse Brat Adrienappel W'" hoffraayer & y® wd^ of Cornelise vanderholve be Removed ye oyf houses may stand till further order, but y* all fences Trees and oy' timber must be Removed 60 paces without ye City stockadoes, & all oy^ things w^ might hinder y® view of ye enemy Item yt ye Curtain must be Repaired by Bennony van Korlaers & by ye May P"" Schuylers.

Orderd y* ye houses of Barent albertse Bradt W™ hoffmayer adriaen appel & y® wid^ of Cornelise vanderholve be pulled doune by y® Companies of Capt Bleeker & Capt Wendel & sett up again within ye Citty on such lotts as shall be appointed for ye same & y* ye quarter of a Compe doe work at a time & so by Turns

'J he Mayr aldermen & Commonality have granted to Adrien a])i)L; 3® Lott between Jurian van hoese & Reynier Schaets for

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his house to be erected there, tliat is to say so much grounile as his house can stand on in front to be on ye Side of Jurian van hoese & for W"* hoofmayer y® Lott Behinde between y® Brew house of Bennony van Corlaer & y® Lott of Reynier Shaets deceased that in so much as y^ s^ house can stand upon in front next to y® Brew house Provided y" Lotts of y® s^ W"" Hoffmayer 8c adriaen appel without y® gate shall for y® future belong to y® Mayr aldermen & Commonality of y« Citty of albany & there successors forever

his house to be erected there, tliat is to say so much grounile as his house can stand on in front to be on ye Side of Jurian van hoese & for W"* hoofmayer y® Lott Behinde between y® Brew house of Bennony van Corlaer & y® Lott of Reynier Shaets deceased that in so much as y^ s^ house can stand upon in front next to y® Brew house Provided y" Lotts of y® s^ W"" Hoffmayer 8c adriaen appel without y® gate shall for y® future belong to y® Mayr aldermen & Commonality of y« Citty of albany & there successors forever

Ordered y* y® house of Barent alberts Bradt be erected on a lot of Johannes den wandelaer next to bans hendriks & if y* s^ Johannes de wandelaer and Barent albertse Bradt cannot agree about y® Price 4 persones shall be appointed to apprize y® same yffh ye gd Barent is to pay, & then ye Lott without ye gate Remains his but not to be built upon withost order

Ordered y* all persones y* have fences neer ye Toune be warned to Remove y® same 60 paces from ye Toune Stockadoes in 3 day's time

Ordered y® first divison of Capt Bleekers Comp® goe to works & Pull doune y^ s^ 4 houses on Munday morning standing neerest ye gates, beginning at the house of Barent albertse Bradt which house together with y® house of W™ hoffmayer and adriaen appel is to be sett up again by y® Inhabitants in some Convenient Place within y® Citty & y' by every division both in Pulling doune y® houses & setting them up there be at least on Carpenter or Two, The house of y® wid^^ of Cornelise vanderholve being old and Decayed is only to be pulled doune

Ordered y® first divison of Capt Bleekers Comp® goe to works & Pull doune y^ s^ 4 houses on Munday morning standing neerest ye gates, beginning at the house of Barent albertse Bradt which house together with y® house of W™ hoffmayer and adriaen appel is to be sett up again by y® Inhabitants in some Convenient Place within y® Citty & y' by every division both in Pulling doune y® houses & setting them up there be at least on Carpenter or Two, The house of y® wid^^ of Cornelise vanderholve being old and Decayed is only to be pulled doune

Orderd y' y® gate by harme ganseforts be forthwith Repaired

1$JU iU)MINISTRAT10N OF

At a meeting &c. Albany y« 22^^ day of febmary 16|i

Present

Pr Schuyler May' Ens: Bennitt

D. Wessells Record' Capt Paling

L: v: Shaik Capt Beekrtian

J: Bleeker Ens: Job: Sanders

Albt Ryckman P' Winne

Job: Cuyler W«» de Mayer

Reynier Barents C: Marte gerritse

Kiliaen van Renselaer Claes Ripee

Ev: Banker Capt garten

Capt Bull Capt gerrit Teunise

Capt Jochim Staets L* Robt Sanders

Resolved tbat for ye p'servation of tbere Majea Intrest in tbese parts & y« Secureing of tbere Subjects in tbis time of war w^i^ y« frencb, y^^ all means be used to Perswade all y® Maquase to come & live & Plant at Shinnectady lately Destroyed by y« frencb and there Indians w^ will be a means y* y^ winter Corn sowed there may be Reaped & y® Indians in Readinesse to joyn with our forces upon any occasion if y^ enemy should come

Resolved tbat for ye p'servation of tbere Majea Intrest in tbese parts & y« Secureing of tbere Subjects in tbis time of war w^i^ y« frencb, y^^ all means be used to Perswade all y® Maquase to come & live & Plant at Shinnectady lately Destroyed by y« frencb and there Indians w^ will be a means y* y^ winter Corn sowed there may be Reaped & y® Indians in Readinesse to joyn with our forces upon any occasion if y^ enemy should come

Resolved y* all Endevors be used to Perswade y^ Indians of Skaclrikook to come & live & Plant upon Marte gerritse Island neer y^" toune whereby y® fidelity of y* Indians will be knowen & they Ready upon all occasions to goe as Skouts to discover y* Enemy & to assist upon any attempt of y® Enemy --

Resolved yt ye River Indians liveing at Beere Island and Catskill be Perswaded to goe all & live & Plant at Catskill who will be Ready on all occasions to be employed as * skouts or oywise which will much Conduce for ye Security of our neighbours of ye County of ulster by thene Continuall hunting and Rangeing y« woods

And Capt garrit Teunise doth Promise upon all occasions to send up such number of s'J Indians as shall be Requisite to be Employd as afores<i '

Symon van Ness and Andries Barents who went out yc first w* ye maquase Returning told j they had Pursued ye Enemy to

Resolved yt ye River Indians liveing at Beere Island and Catskill be Perswaded to goe all & live & Plant at Catskill who will be Ready on all occasions to be employed as * skouts or oywise which will much Conduce for ye Security of our neighbours of ye County of ulster by thene Continuall hunting and Rangeing y« woods

And Capt garrit Teunise doth Promise upon all occasions to send up such number of s'J Indians as shall be Requisite to be Employd as afores<i '

Symon van Ness and Andries Barents who went out yc first w* ye maquase Returning told j they had Pursued ye Enemy to

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y* great Lake &, would have overtaken them had they not been Spyed by some of y« Enemy Indians that went out to looke loi 2 negroe boys y^ were Runn away from them, & yt ye Indians & Christians were all Tyred when they came to y« Croune Point neer y^ Lake ; some went farther till they came to where ye Ise Was smooth where the french had with horses that they carried from Shinnectady & skeets & Yse spurrs, made all the way they could over y® Lake in So much that our People could gain nothing upon them ; whereas at first they went 2 of there days journeys in one; neverthelesse Lawrence y« maquase & about 140 Mohoggs & River Indians are gone in Pursute of them, & will follow them quite to Canida.

y* great Lake &, would have overtaken them had they not been Spyed by some of y« Enemy Indians that went out to looke loi 2 negroe boys y^ were Runn away from them, & yt ye Indians & Christians were all Tyred when they came to y« Croune Point neer y^ Lake ; some went farther till they came to where ye Ise Was smooth where the french had with horses that they carried from Shinnectady & skeets & Yse spurrs, made all the way they could over y® Lake in So much that our People could gain nothing upon them ; whereas at first they went 2 of there days journeys in one; neverthelesse Lawrence y« maquase & about 140 Mohoggs & River Indians are gone in Pursute of them, & will follow them quite to Canida.

Att a Meeting &c.

Albany Febuy 23^ 16 f|

Itt was Proposed to y^ gent" of Sopus to levy 50 men out of there County for our assistance to lye in Garrison here, who Replyed that they would use all Endevors to Perswade there People for a Supply, but by there unhappy Revolutions and Distractions Some adhereing to y^ first magistracy oy^ to there hew leaders. They cannot Execute y^ Power & Command as is Requisite on such occasions People being under no Regulation.

Resolved to write to y^ Civill & Military oflScers of Sopus for y® assistance of 50 men to lye in Garrison here to Defend there Majes King William &, queen Marys Intrest in these Parts --

Itt was Proposed to y^ gent" of Sopus to levy 50 men out of there County for our assistance to lye in Garrison here, who Replyed that they would use all Endevors to Perswade there People for a Supply, but by there unhappy Revolutions and Distractions Some adhereing to y^ first magistracy oy^ to there hew leaders. They cannot Execute y^ Power & Command as is Requisite on such occasions People being under no Regulation.

Resolved to write to y^ Civill & Military oflScers of Sopus for y® assistance of 50 men to lye in Garrison here to Defend there Majes King William &, queen Marys Intrest in these Parts --

It was also proposed to Raise some Goods by way of loan upon there Maj^s acct. of them that were willing to advance, to be Employed for ye Publike --

It is Concluded to fortify ye Toune w^^ all speed & y* y® 4 houses standing neer y^ gates be pulled doune to morrow

Att a Meeting &c

Albany Febuy 25*^ 16i« Present Pr Schuyler may*" Joh: Cuyler

D: Wessels Record' Reynier Barents

John Bleeker Jochim Staets

alb' Ryckman Resolved yt no merchandize either Christian or Indian fitt foi cloathing be Transported out of y® Citty upon pain of Confisca

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tion -- Bevers or Peltry money or oy^ Treasure & goods not necessare for apparel may be sent doune --

Propositions made by the Sachims of y® Maquase Castles to y^ Mayor Alderman and Commonality of y« Citty of albany and Military officers of y« s^ Citty and County in ye Citty hall y® 25*^ (|ay of february

alb' Ryckman Resolved yt no merchandize either Christian or Indian fitt foi cloathing be Transported out of y® Citty upon pain of Confisca

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tion -- Bevers or Peltry money or oy^ Treasure & goods not necessare for apparel may be sent doune --

Propositions made by the Sachims of y® Maquase Castles to y^ Mayor Alderman and Commonality of y« Citty of albany and Military officers of y« s^ Citty and County in ye Citty hall y® 25*^ (|ay of february

Present

P"" Schuyler May Interpreted p*" '

D wessels Record'" arnout and hille

L: v: Shaik J^'ames of y^ Sachims

Jan Janse bleeker Sinerongnirese Speker

albt Ryckman Rode

Reynier Barents Saggoddiochquisax

Joh: Cuyler oquedagoa

C. marte Gerritse Tosoquatho

C. Jochim Staets odagerasse

L' abr: Schuyler aridarenda

En: gabr Thompson Jagogthare

Brethren -- Wee are sory and Extreamly greeved for y® murlher Lately Committed by y^ french upon our Brethren of Shinnechtady wee Esteem this evill as if done to ourselfs being all in one Covenant chain But what they have done is by way of Stehh by way of Robbery unawars our brethren of New England M'ill be sorry to hear of this sad dissaster, but we must not be discouraged give a belt of wampum according to there custome to wipe of the tears

2 Brethren Wee Lament and Condole the death of so many of our brethren so basely murtherd at Shinnechtady, we cannot accompt it a gi'eat victory for itt is done by way of Deceit He (meaning y® govern"" of Canida) comes to our Country by his messengers at onnomlage and speaks of Peace with y® whole house quite hither, But warr is in his heart as yow fynde by woful Experience but what shall we say it is y° same as he illd at Cadarachqui and yc Sinnekes Country this y^ third time thnt lit' lies done so; he hes this is y® third time Broke open y" gcvell of cui' li0ii*.e on both ends y^ one end at Sinnondcvvanne an;l y*" oy'"

2 Brethren Wee Lament and Condole the death of so many of our brethren so basely murtherd at Shinnechtady, we cannot accompt it a gi'eat victory for itt is done by way of Deceit He (meaning y® govern"" of Canida) comes to our Country by his messengers at onnomlage and speaks of Peace with y® whole house quite hither, But warr is in his heart as yow fynde by woful Experience but what shall we say it is y° same as he illd at Cadarachqui and yc Sinnekes Country this y^ third time thnt lit' lies done so; he hes this is y® third time Broke open y" gcvell of cui' li0ii*.e on both ends y^ one end at Sinnondcvvanne an;l y*" oy'"

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here, but we hope to be revenged " there is one hundred of our young men out still who will Pursue them to there doors at Canida nay y^ french shall not be able Cutt a Stick of wood we will lay soe Close seige to them we doe now gather ye Dead together in order to There Interrment a manner of speakeing amongst them doe give a belt of wampum

3 Wee are come here from our Castles with tears in our Eys to bemoan ye murther Committed by y« Perfidious french at Shinnechtady our young Indians are gone out in Pursute of them and while we are now Bussy in Burying the dead y* were murtherd there we may have bad news y* our people are gone out may be killed also y® same y* is befallen y" may befall us ; we doe therefore come and bury our Brethren at Schennechtady doe give a belt of wampum according to there Custome

3 Wee are come here from our Castles with tears in our Eys to bemoan ye murther Committed by y« Perfidious french at Shinnechtady our young Indians are gone out in Pursute of them and while we are now Bussy in Burying the dead y* were murtherd there we may have bad news y* our people are gone out may be killed also y® same y* is befallen y" may befall us ; we doe therefore come and bury our Brethren at Schennechtady doe give a belt of wampum according to there Custome

4 Great is y^ MischafFe y*^ is befallen us it is come from y* heavens upon us were taught by our fore fathers when any Sad accident or Dissaster doth befall any of y® Covenant to goe with all Convenient speed to Bemoan there death, doe give a Belt of wampum which they call a belt of Vigelance that is not to have too much thought on what is done yt Cannot be Remedied but to be watchful for y® future and give Eye water to make y^ Brethren Sherpe Sighted

5 Wee corne to y^ house where we usually doe Renew y« Covenant which house we fynde Defiled with blood this is knowne to all y® 5 nations and we are come to wipe off y^ blood and Sweep ye house clean and therefore pray y' Corlaerand all they y^ are in office here in albany nameing y® mayor whom they call pieter m^ wessells and m^" Livingston may use all means and derect all affares to be revenged of y® Enemy that have done us this Evill doe give a belt of wampum

5 Wee corne to y^ house where we usually doe Renew y« Covenant which house we fynde Defiled with blood this is knowne to all y® 5 nations and we are come to wipe off y^ blood and Sweep ye house clean and therefore pray y' Corlaerand all they y^ are in office here in albany nameing y® mayor whom they call pieter m^ wessells and m^" Livingston may use all means and derect all affares to be revenged of y® Enemy that have done us this Evill doe give a belt of wampum

6 Brethr : Doe not be discouraged this is butt a beginning of ye warr we are strong eneugh the whole house have there Eyes fixed upon y'"^ and they only stay your motion and will be ready 10 doe what ever shall be resolved upon by our Brethren, our Covenant is a firm Covenant it is a Silver Chain and cannot be broke we are resolute and will Continue ye warr we will not leave off if ihere were but 30 men of us left we will Proceed There-

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fore pray lake good heart Doe not Pack and goe away if y' Enemy should hear y^ at would much Encourage them ; wee are of y Race of y® Bear and a bear doth not yeald as long as there is a droop of blood in its body we must all be soe doe give a belt of wampum

7 Brethren Be Content Look up to y"^ heavens from thence y« Judgment is come now upon us be not discouraged y^ same hand yt hath chastised us can heal us; the sunn w*^'' now hath been Cloudy and sent us this dissaster will shinne again ami with its Pleasant Beams Comfort us Be Incouraged with many Repetitions doe give a bevir skin

fore pray lake good heart Doe not Pack and goe away if y' Enemy should hear y^ at would much Encourage them ; wee are of y Race of y® Bear and a bear doth not yeald as long as there is a droop of blood in its body we must all be soe doe give a belt of wampum

7 Brethren Be Content Look up to y"^ heavens from thence y« Judgment is come now upon us be not discouraged y^ same hand yt hath chastised us can heal us; the sunn w*^'' now hath been Cloudy and sent us this dissaster will shinne again ami with its Pleasant Beams Comfort us Be Incouraged with many Repetitions doe give a bevir skin

8 Wee are Engaged in a bloody warr with y^ french about 3 years agoe and were Incouraged to proceed and no sooner were well Entred and gott prisoners but a Cessation Came and Corlaer meaning Col: dongan hindred us to proceed and demanded y® prisoners from us we were obedient and did deliver them and layed doune y^ hatehet which if we might have gone foreward then the french would not have been in y* Capacity to doe so much mischeeffe as they doe but now \v(' must dye Such obstructions will Ruine us ; if we might have had our wills we would have prevented there planting Sowing and Reaping and brougl^t them low and mean Neverthelesse lett us be stedfast and not take such measures again lett us goe one briskly withy® warr doe give a Bever Skinn

8 Wee are Engaged in a bloody warr with y^ french about 3 years agoe and were Incouraged to proceed and no sooner were well Entred and gott prisoners but a Cessation Came and Corlaer meaning Col: dongan hindred us to proceed and demanded y® prisoners from us we were obedient and did deliver them and layed doune y^ hatehet which if we might have gone foreward then the french would not have been in y* Capacity to doe so much mischeeffe as they doe but now \v(' must dye Such obstructions will Ruine us ; if we might have had our wills we would have prevented there planting Sowing and Reaping and brougl^t them low and mean Neverthelesse lett us be stedfast and not take such measures again lett us goe one briskly withy® warr doe give a Bever Skinn

9 Wee Recommend y® brethren to keep good watch and if any Enemies come take care y' messengers be more speedily sent to us then lately was done we would not advise y® brethren quite to desert Shinnechtady but to make a fort there The enemy woul4 be too glorious to See it quite desolate and y"" Toune is not well fortifyed y^ Stockadoes are so short y^ Indians can jump over them like a dogg doe give a bever skinn

10 This mischeeffe is done at Shinnechtady and it Cannot bee helped but asoon as any Enemy Comes let nothing hinder y"" speedy sending to us y® news by Posts and fyreing great gunnes y' all may be alarmd and our advise is y* y'" gett all y^ River Indians who are under yr subjection to come and Live neer unto y^ to be ready on all occasions and send word to n: England of all and

10 This mischeeffe is done at Shinnechtady and it Cannot bee helped but asoon as any Enemy Comes let nothing hinder y"" speedy sending to us y® news by Posts and fyreing great gunnes y' all may be alarmd and our advise is y* y'" gett all y^ River Indians who are under yr subjection to come and Live neer unto y^ to be ready on all occasions and send word to n: England of all and

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lend us there helping hand ; lett us not be discouraged y® french are not so many as people talk off if we but minde our buissinesse they can be subdued with y^ assistance of our neighbours of N: England whose Intrest it is to drive on this warr as much as ours y* it may be speedily ended

Wee Desyi-e y* y"' brethren may Recommend y*^ Smiths not to be dear in repareing our arms since money is so scarce and we only goe to warring and not to hunting we shall take care to warn y® Sinnekes and y^ nations living above us to be in Readiness© for we being one they hearken to us and tell of N: England yt we shall take care y* y® upper nations be Ready for our security and assistance and lett them be ready also with Ships and great gunns by water and we will plague him by land we are resolved not te goe out a hunting but to minde y® warr for y® sooner y® french be fallen upon y« better before they gett men and provisions from france as there usuall custome is doe give a bever Skinn

Wee Desyi-e y* y"' brethren may Recommend y*^ Smiths not to be dear in repareing our arms since money is so scarce and we only goe to warring and not to hunting we shall take care to warn y® Sinnekes and y^ nations living above us to be in Readiness© for we being one they hearken to us and tell of N: England yt we shall take care y* y® upper nations be Ready for our security and assistance and lett them be ready also with Ships and great gunns by water and we will plague him by land we are resolved not te goe out a hunting but to minde y® warr for y® sooner y® french be fallen upon y« better before they gett men and provisions from france as there usuall custome is doe give a bever Skinn

Answer upon y® maquase Sachims Propositions by y^ may'

aldermen and Commonality of y^ Citty of albany and

Military officers of y^ s^ Citty and County att the Citty

hall ye 26 febry IBi^

Brethren -- Your Coming heir according to the Custom of your

ancestors to Condole y^ death of the brethren murthred at Shinnectady is very acceptable, whereby your Inclination to wards us

is demonstrate, wee must acknowledge that they did not keep so

good watch as they ought Considereing what a false and deceit

full Enemy they had to deal with all but that w'' made them secure

was ye great trust they repossed in the 45 maquase who came

Brethren -- Your Coming heir according to the Custom of your

ancestors to Condole y^ death of the brethren murthred at Shinnectady is very acceptable, whereby your Inclination to wards us

is demonstrate, wee must acknowledge that they did not keep so

good watch as they ought Considereing what a false and deceit

full Enemy they had to deal with all but that w'' made them secure

was ye great trust they repossed in the 45 maquase who came

heire and tendred there service to goe and be y**- out watch and

to spy y*-' Enemy, which end powder and lead was given them as

they understood wee wer about hyreing of Christians to send

thither but wer un happily Deverted by the s^^ Compan'.e off

maquase who promised to have four posts ready two to goe to

there own Country and two to runn hither if any Enemy should

appear for the Brethren did assur us that no freneh Could Come

heir without beeing Discouered and then would all fall Into our

hands wee are likewise mindful! how y* y'^ 5 nations last fall wbea

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the gcntlrarn of newEngkl were heir did declare how thoy \VGn1f! Encompassc the frenchof Canida that they should not break out this winter without being Discovind and Allien upon ;ind die -- likewise propose by our messeinggcrs arnout and Rob' Sanders at the generall meeting of onnondage to have 307: 400 men sent hither to be Readie on all occasions but see non

hands wee are likewise mindful! how y* y'^ 5 nations last fall wbea

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the gcntlrarn of newEngkl were heir did declare how thoy \VGn1f! Encompassc the frenchof Canida that they should not break out this winter without being Discovind and Allien upon ;ind die -- likewise propose by our messeinggcrs arnout and Rob' Sanders at the generall meeting of onnondage to have 307: 400 men sent hither to be Readie on all occasions but see non

Now Brethren this Evill is done and Cannot bee Called back again, and y^ only meanes the prevent y^ Like for the futur is to keep good watch and to have good Courage to oppose and resist ye Enemy wee are no wayes Discomfitted for this misfortune It is y* fortun of warr wee doe not feare to be Even with the french in a short time wee have alredy sent Letters to all our nighbours of n: England Virginia and maryland the subjects of y'' great king of England and acquainted them of the Evill done heir by the french and how requisite it is y' eijips be fitted out with all Convenient speed to goe to quebek and to presse the bussinese there more wee doe now send p^sons io N: Yorke and n: England on purpose to lay open the Case before them &,^ to move them to Rigg out vessels not only to hinder succor comeing from france but to take Quebek itt Self as also to send more men hither y^ we may then send men along with yw to annoy y* Enemy in there Country: In y® mean time we recommend y* brethren to Send for 200 m^ii i'vcm y^ upper nations to joyn with yw to keep y® french in Continuall allarm and doe them what mischectle imagineable and the onnondage and Sinnekes roust goe doune y^* river of Cadarachqui and meet ononoy' about Mont Royall and annoy y^ Enemy there ; we shall in y*" mean while fortify y*^ toune and put our Selfs in a good posture of defence y* we may not be surprized as they of Shinnechtady were and make all preparations to oppose y« Enemy

Now Brethren this Evill is done and Cannot bee Called back again, and y^ only meanes the prevent y^ Like for the futur is to keep good watch and to have good Courage to oppose and resist ye Enemy wee are no wayes Discomfitted for this misfortune It is y* fortun of warr wee doe not feare to be Even with the french in a short time wee have alredy sent Letters to all our nighbours of n: England Virginia and maryland the subjects of y'' great king of England and acquainted them of the Evill done heir by the french and how requisite it is y' eijips be fitted out with all Convenient speed to goe to quebek and to presse the bussinese there more wee doe now send p^sons io N: Yorke and n: England on purpose to lay open the Case before them &,^ to move them to Rigg out vessels not only to hinder succor comeing from france but to take Quebek itt Self as also to send more men hither y^ we may then send men along with yw to annoy y* Enemy in there Country: In y® mean time we recommend y* brethren to Send for 200 m^ii i'vcm y^ upper nations to joyn with yw to keep y® french in Continuall allarm and doe them what mischectle imagineable and the onnondage and Sinnekes roust goe doune y^* river of Cadarachqui and meet ononoy' about Mont Royall and annoy y^ Enemy there ; we shall in y*" mean while fortify y*^ toune and put our Selfs in a good posture of defence y* we may not be surprized as they of Shinnechtady were and make all preparations to oppose y« Enemy

The Brethren see y* we are in warr with france now there is no time to speak of peace the french as you will observe have fallen on both end of y« Chain Butt not broke it lett us keep y*' Covenant so much y« faster w*» never hes had y® crak since y" verry first y® Christians came here They strove to lull us as all as leep by there Messengers at onnondage Speaking of peace and then they were upon y® way hither to Commit this murther

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The brethren need not fear for a Cessation to hinder us to Pursue ye Enemy for as we told y^ before y^ king y*' ordered that was a papist and a great frinde of y® french but our psent Great king will purme y® warr to y<^ uttmost therefore we must all pr^paic for warr, It well there fore be verry requisite that y« brethren for there better Security come and plant this summer att Shinnechtady upon y^ Land y* kannot be Cultivate this year that we may be near to on onoy^ upon any occasion Concerning y'' Proposition of y^ Skachkook Indians tis Concluded on some days agoe to propose to y'^ Skachkook Indians y« Planting on Marte gerritse Island hard by y® toune and y® River Indians y* lived below shall also come together to be ready on all occasions

Wee must Insist and recommend y^ to perswade there of oneyde to Send y<* Priest hither for y ^ have Seen how dangerous it is to have such persones among y^^ -^yho Informs y® Enemy of all y"" doings and discovers all our desyns we shall secure him y* he runn not away and when y'' ouner demands him and y° troubles arc over shall be deliverd for he can doe more harm in oneyde then 100 men

Wee must Insist and recommend y^ to perswade there of oneyde to Send y<* Priest hither for y ^ have Seen how dangerous it is to have such persones among y^^ -^yho Informs y® Enemy of all y"" doings and discovers all our desyns we shall secure him y* he runn not away and when y'' ouner demands him and y° troubles arc over shall be deliverd for he can doe more harm in oneyde then 100 men

We think it Convenient y* one or two of y^ Sachims stay here and yt a Sachim of each nation be here to assist in y^ managera* of y® affaires of y® warr

was give them G belt of wampum

Some Duffells Tobaccy

and some baggs with

Provision After ye proposition was answerd they gave

a shout according to y« Custome which

Signified amen they would Continue y«

warr to the uttmost

After y*-' s^ answer The Maquase Sachims s*^ you [have heard] repeated our answer we are [going to pursue the Enemy and] are not discouraged A mistake can [be committed] by y« best and wisest of men and we [are resolved] now to persue y® war with all Vigour, We have a hundred men out in persute of y® Enemy still who are good skouts in ye mean time, we Expect all y'' Sachims of y«

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upper nations to Consult with us, who will come to Condole y* death of our brethren murtherd at Schinnechtady you need not fear our being ready wee are soon fitted out our ax is in our hands butt take care of y*" selfs to be in Readinesse the Shipps y' must doe y« principall workc ar long a fitteing out and Rigging we doe not design to goe out w^^a small troop as skouts but as soon as y« nations come together wc well goe with a whole army to Ruine y« french Country; y^ bussinesse must be soone brought to a Pereod therefore send in all haste to N: England for we nor y^ cannot live long in this Condition we must order it soe y* y® french be in a Continuall fear and alarm and y* y^ way to be in Peace here Concerning y® Skachkbok Indians in our opinion they lye well where they are as a good watch they are our Childeren we will take good care y* they doe there duty but as for y® Indians y* Live below y« toune them we mean must be sent for up and gott to plant and live together to be alwayes in Readinesse upon occasion

upper nations to Consult with us, who will come to Condole y* death of our brethren murtherd at Schinnechtady you need not fear our being ready wee are soon fitted out our ax is in our hands butt take care of y*" selfs to be in Readinesse the Shipps y' must doe y« principall workc ar long a fitteing out and Rigging we doe not design to goe out w^^a small troop as skouts but as soon as y« nations come together wc well goe with a whole army to Ruine y« french Country; y^ bussinesse must be soone brought to a Pereod therefore send in all haste to N: England for we nor y^ cannot live long in this Condition we must order it soe y* y® french be in a Continuall fear and alarm and y* y^ way to be in Peace here Concerning y® Skachkbok Indians in our opinion they lye well where they are as a good watch they are our Childeren we will take good care y* they doe there duty but as for y® Indians y* Live below y« toune them we mean must be sent for up and gott to plant and live together to be alwayes in Readinesse upon occasion

This is a true Copy Examind

p'" RoBT Livingston

Att a meeting &c.

albany Feby 26th 16|| Present as before, also, L: v. Shaik Ev. Banker M. gerritse L* abr Schuyler R. Sanders gabriel Thomson & Capt Bull. Whereas it is thougt Convenient y* all fences & Timber be Removed 60 Paces from y® City Stockadoes, you are therefore hereby Required in there Maj'^s name to warn all people y* have there fences & Timber or oy'' materials so neer y^ outside of ye fence whereby y«= Sight Rounde y^ Toune walls is hindred to Remove ye same in 24 hours time, else must be Removed at there Cost actum in albany y^ 26*h day of feb 16|^

Whereas it is thougt Convenient y* all fences & Timber be Removed 60 Paces from y® City Stockadoes, you are therefore hereby Required in there Maj'^s name to warn all people y* have there fences & Timber or oy'' materials so neer y^ outside of ye fence whereby y«= Sight Rounde y^ Toune walls is hindred to Remove ye same in 24 hours time, else must be Removed at there Cost actum in albany y^ 26*h day of feb 16|^

P"" order of yc Civill & Military officers

Rt Liv: CI To R: Pretty Esq"" high Sherriffe of y« Citty & County of Alb:

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Att a meeting &c.

albany Feb 21^ 16i| The Bussinesse being taken into Consideration concerning Sending agents to N: Yorke & New England to acquaint them off affares here, and to Desyre assistance for y^ Preservation of there Maj**^ Intrest in these parts it was putt to y* vote

And these following vote for a Person to be sent to N: Yorke fie one to N: England

Pr Schuyler May'' Claes Ripse

C. Jan Janse Bleaker gabriel Thomson Reynier Barents Johannes Cuyler

D. Wessells Liv van Shaik C. Jochim Staets Evert Bankertt albt. Ryckman abr: Shuyler

C. Sanders Glenn Kiliaen van Renselaer

Rob* Sanders

It is voted by 7 votes y* Joh: Cuyler goe to N: Yorke 5 votes y* Reynier Barents goe & 2 y* Livinus van Shaik goe

It was Resolved nemine Contradicente y* Robt Livingston goe with all Convenient Speed to Canetticut and Boston, & declare ye Condition of this County, & desyre y* all Endevors may be used to Rigg out vessells towards Quebek, & Prevent all succor comeing from france & and to Request y® assistance of fifty men and one hundred Barbells of Porke and Beefe, & if no men can be obtained then ^£400 in money & y' Commission & Instructions be given him accordingly

It was Resolved nemine Contradicente y* Robt Livingston goe with all Convenient Speed to Canetticut and Boston, & declare ye Condition of this County, & desyre y* all Endevors may be used to Rigg out vessells towards Quebek, & Prevent all succor comeing from france & and to Request y® assistance of fifty men and one hundred Barbells of Porke and Beefe, & if no men can be obtained then ^£400 in money & y' Commission & Instructions be given him accordingly

It is thougt Convenient to write to y® gent of y^ County of Ulster yt one of y* gent y* was lately here be desyred to goe to N: England with Rob' Livingston our agent to moove y* gent" there in ye behalfe of y* County for all Possible aid aa above.

And y' by no means y^ Comp® of Capt Bull be draune off but stay here till a gov"" Comes or further order from there Maj*^ for our Releeffe

Rob<^ Livingston desyred to be Excused from goeing to N: England not judgeing himself cappable of mannageing a Bussinesse of y' moment: but if y* gent would not excuse him y* he

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might take Capt gerrit Tounise along -with him, Avho knew most of y*' gent of y^ neighbouring Collony w^ was graunted

Resolved Since Johannes Cuyler Refuses y* Reynier Barents with all Convenient Speed goe to Sopus & there in our name Request Capt Garten or one of y^ gent" y* were Last here to goe to Boston along with Rob* Livingston & Capt gerrit Teunise agents to Procure y® assistance of 50 men and Provisions, and if no men can be Procured, to Procure some money, and use all Pressures Imaginable y* Shipping may be Equipd to goe to uivade Canida, & y* y^ s*!

Resolved Since Johannes Cuyler Refuses y* Reynier Barents with all Convenient Speed goe to Sopus & there in our name Request Capt Garten or one of y^ gent" y* were Last here to goe to Boston along with Rob* Livingston & Capt gerrit Teunise agents to Procure y® assistance of 50 men and Provisions, and if no men can be Procured, to Procure some money, and use all Pressures Imaginable y* Shipping may be Equipd to goe to uivade Canida, & y* y^ s*! Person may be at Catskill on Munday night in order to proceed on y^ journey, y* s<^ jM"" Barents is to use all Endeavors w*^ y^ g^nt of Sopus to Procure 50 men with Provisions for our assistance as also 500 skepels of Indian Corn for there Maj^s acct. for ye Indians y* goe out to warr ag^t y* french, & Comeing to N: Yorke y^ s^ Barents is to inform them of afFares there & Insist with y^ authority there for y^ assistance of men provisions & money, according to instructions which shall be given him.

Resolved that for v*^ easier managem* of y® Present afFares in this juncture y* 6 persones out of y*' Convention be appointi'd to order matters who are

Dirk Wessells Record^" \

L: van Shaik / W^ s^ Persones are for yo

Capt Jan Bleeker I future ,to take y^ Charge

Capt Marte gerritse / of doeing all Publike Reynier Barents V Bissinesse in this County

Evert Banker J

Orderd y* y*^ following Instructions be given to Mr. Reynier Barents bounde to N: Yorke who not understanding English desyre y* they might be in Dutch.

Resolved that for v*^ easier managem* of y® Present afFares in this juncture y* 6 persones out of y*' Convention be appointi'd to order matters who are

Dirk Wessells Record^" \

L: van Shaik / W^ s^ Persones are for yo

Capt Jan Bleeker I future ,to take y^ Charge

Capt Marte gerritse / of doeing all Publike Reynier Barents V Bissinesse in this County

Evert Banker J

Orderd y* y*^ following Instructions be given to Mr. Reynier Barents bounde to N: Yorke who not understanding English desyre y* they might be in Dutch.

[Translation.] Instructions given by the Civil & Military officers of the City and County of albany to Reynier Barents one of the Common Council of this city, who is sent to N. York as their Agent. 1. You shall go with all Convenient Speed to the Sopusand there in our name instantly require Capt. Garten or one of the gentle

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men who were recently here, to accompany Rob^ Livingston our Agent to N. England, and there procure if possible the assistance of 50 men with Provisions, and if no people can be spared, to request money to aid in assisting the King and Queens cause in this County and that all means be used to persuade them to equip ships to invade Canada, and to the End that the said journey may be most speedily prosecuted, he will please notify said agent from the Esopus to be next Monday at Catskill with Capt Ger* Teunise where our Agent shall be to proceed together by Tachkanick to Harford, conveying the horses over from Cattskill.

England, and there procure if possible the assistance of 50 men with Provisions, and if no people can be spared, to request money to aid in assisting the King and Queens cause in this County and that all means be used to persuade them to equip ships to invade Canada, and to the End that the said journey may be most speedily prosecuted, he will please notify said agent from the Esopus to be next Monday at Catskill with Capt Ger* Teunise where our Agent shall be to proceed together by Tachkanick to Harford, conveying the horses over from Cattskill.

2. You are to use all means to persuade the gentlemen of the Sopus .to send 50 men to our assistance with provision, and if 50 cannot be obtained, then 30.

3. You will acquaint the gentlemen in the Sopus with all the circumstances here and how necessary it is that we have 50t Skepels of Maize for Supplying the Indians, requesting that they be pleased to send hither together a like quantity for their Majesties ace' There shall be no doubt but such shall be thankfully paid for at the first settling.

4 When arrived at N. York you will have to wait on the Governor if he be arrived, otherwise on the authority there, and inform them pertinently of all the circumstances that have occurred especially here since our last letters of the 15*^ inst that the Indians and Christians who pursued the French, could not bring them back.

You will acquaint the gentlemen in the Sopus with all the circumstances here and how necessary it is that we have 50t Skepels of Maize for Supplying the Indians, requesting that they be pleased to send hither together a like quantity for their Majesties ace' There shall be no doubt but such shall be thankfully paid for at the first settling.

4 When arrived at N. York you will have to wait on the Governor if he be arrived, otherwise on the authority there, and inform them pertinently of all the circumstances that have occurred especially here since our last letters of the 15*^ inst that the Indians and Christians who pursued the French, could not bring them back.

5. That they bring all their sea force together to unite with our neighbours of Boston to attack Canada.

6. That we require people here to defend this place ; also some young Frieslanders {frissemaets) to accompany the Indians as these Complain that no Christians go with them & that they shall act in like manner by our young men.

7 That we here cannot subsist without supplies, to wit of Meat & Pork with Corn if things are to prosper here -- that provision be therefore/sent up with the people.

8. That you do also inform them how badly off- this city is for money to defray the publick expenses which are daily so onerous

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Aat they cannot be met, and that £ be sent us for the

That we require people here to defend this place ; also some young Frieslanders {frissemaets) to accompany the Indians as these Complain that no Christians go with them & that they shall act in like manner by our young men.

7 That we here cannot subsist without supplies, to wit of Meat & Pork with Corn if things are to prosper here -- that provision be therefore/sent up with the people.

8. That you do also inform them how badly off- this city is for money to defray the publick expenses which are daily so onerous

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Aat they cannot be met, and that £ be sent us for the

King's Service

9 That you do Set all this fully before them according to the merits of the case, and beseech them to lay aside all animosities and divisions and that every one exert his power to crush the Common Enemy.

10. That you keep an exact account of your expenses during this journey which will be allowed you by the public.

By the Convention of the Civill & military officers of y® Citty & County of albany

Whereas it is thougt convenient y* a fit Person be Commissionated to goe to N : Yorke to Communicate to y® authority there y^ State & Condition of this Place and Confideing in y^ Integrity and fidelity of Reynier Barents one of y® assistants of this Citty & a member of our Convention, have Desyred and authorized him w^^ all Convenient Speed to goe to N : Yorke & to hasten there aid of men provisions & money for y® Preservation of there Maj*'^ Intrest in these parts & to use all Pressing Endevors that they may joyn with our neighbors of N : England to fitt out vessells to annoy y** french at Canida Earnestly Desyreing y* y^ s^ Reynier Barents may be Reputed and Esteemed as our agent in that Behalfe, Ratefyeing & Confirming whatever he shall act or doe about y® p'mises, given und^" our hands «Sl Sealls in albany y^ 20*'» day of february 16 1 2. and in y® first year of y^ Reign of our Souvraign Lord & Lady W^ & Mary king & Queen of England &a_i6|9

Whereas it is thougt convenient y* a fit Person be Commissionated to goe to N : Yorke to Communicate to y® authority there y^ State & Condition of this Place and Confideing in y^ Integrity and fidelity of Reynier Barents one of y® assistants of this Citty & a member of our Convention, have Desyred and authorized him w^^ all Convenient Speed to goe to N : Yorke & to hasten there aid of men provisions & money for y® Preservation of there Maj*'^ Intrest in these parts & to use all Pressing Endevors that they may joyn with our neighbors of N : England to fitt out vessells to annoy y** french at Canida Earnestly Desyreing y* y^ s^ Reynier Barents may be Reputed and Esteemed as our agent in that Behalfe, Ratefyeing & Confirming whatever he shall act or doe about y® p'mises, given und^" our hands «Sl Sealls in albany y^ 20*'» day of february 16 1 2. and in y® first year of y^ Reign of our Souvraign Lord & Lady W^ & Mary king & Queen of England &a_i6|9

Ordered y* y® following Instructions be Delivered to Rob' Livingston & he Desyred to Proceed in his journey for N : England w*^ all Expedition

Instructions for Robert Livingston Gent" Sent by y^ Convention of y^ Civill & Military officers of y^ Citty & County of albany to be there agent in n : Engl<^

1 Yow are to goe with y« first Conveniency to Canetticut along with Cap' Gerrit Teunise and such Person as y* Gent : of y*'

Ordered y* y® following Instructions be Delivered to Rob' Livingston & he Desyred to Proceed in his journey for N : England w*^ all Expedition

Instructions for Robert Livingston Gent" Sent by y^ Convention of y^ Civill & Military officers of y^ Citty & County of albany to be there agent in n : Engl<^

1 Yow are to goe with y« first Conveniency to Canetticut along with Cap' Gerrit Teunise and such Person as y* Gent : of y*'

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County of Ulster shall appoint to joyn with y« in this bussinesse, & if no such Person come to Catskill as is appointed then Avith ''y s^ Cap* Gerrit Teunise & Communicate to y^ Gov^ & Councill of Canetticut the state of alTares here, & in what Danger this Part of there Maj^^^ Territory is in, if not speedily assisted by our neighbours,

2 Yow are to acquaint them how Requisite it is y* some sudden means be used to fitt out vessells to goe to Canida and Invade Quebek which is y® Easier and surer way then by Land, since Quebek is but meanly fortified, & few men there, y® strentchof Canida being Drawn up to mont Royall w^ y® french have fortified.

3 Yow are to make y* addresse to y® s^ Gov^ & Councill of Canetticut for y® assistance of fifty Brisk young men or more fitt for traveling in y® woods to goe out upon occasion w^^ our People and y® Indians to annoy y® Enemy

2 Yow are to acquaint them how Requisite it is y* some sudden means be used to fitt out vessells to goe to Canida and Invade Quebek which is y® Easier and surer way then by Land, since Quebek is but meanly fortified, & few men there, y® strentchof Canida being Drawn up to mont Royall w^ y® french have fortified.

3 Yow are to make y* addresse to y® s^ Gov^ & Councill of Canetticut for y® assistance of fifty Brisk young men or more fitt for traveling in y® woods to goe out upon occasion w^^ our People and y® Indians to annoy y® Enemy

4 After y" have discoursed of y^ mean Condition of this Place & how Scarce Provisions are like to be the farmers leaveing there habitations, since y® murther Committed at Shinnectady ; where great store of all sorts of Provisions was Destroyed, then y" are to Desyre y^ quantity of one hundred Barrells of Porke or Beefe Equivalent for there Maj«^s use to be Employed as occasion shall Require for there Maj^^ Troops that lye in garrison here for y« Defence of this part of y" Country

5 If y« govi" & Councill of Canetticut doe Decline to send any more men or no Provisions hither then y^ are to Insist y* y* Comp« of Capt Bull stay here till further order from there Maj«8 since it would be of Dangerous Consequence to draw off s** Comp*' at this juncture & Raise jealousies among y® Indians, while they are so Eager for more men to Pursue y® warr against y® french.

4 After y" have discoursed of y^ mean Condition of this Place & how Scarce Provisions are like to be the farmers leaveing there habitations, since y® murther Committed at Shinnectady ; where great store of all sorts of Provisions was Destroyed, then y" are to Desyre y^ quantity of one hundred Barrells of Porke or Beefe Equivalent for there Maj«^s use to be Employed as occasion shall Require for there Maj^^ Troops that lye in garrison here for y« Defence of this part of y" Country

5 If y« govi" & Councill of Canetticut doe Decline to send any more men or no Provisions hither then y^ are to Insist y* y* Comp« of Capt Bull stay here till further order from there Maj«8 since it would be of Dangerous Consequence to draw off s** Comp*' at this juncture & Raise jealousies among y® Indians, while they are so Eager for more men to Pursue y® warr against y® french.

6 Yow are to goe from Canetticut to Boston and apply y' Self to y® govern'' and Councill there, & Inform them of all atfares here, what dammage y« french have done & what Subtle Practices they use to draw of y° 5 nations of Indians from there Dependance on y*^ Imperiall Croune of England to side with y* french & how dangerous it would be to there Maj^^ Tritrest if s** nations should hearken to y® Enemy.

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7 That y^ only means to Secure there Countrycs from y* Incursions of y<^ french and there Indians would be to Equipp & Rigg out some vessells with men to Invade Qucbek, & to p'vent all Supplyes comeing from france whereby yc french will be Discomfited and our Indians Incouraged to Pursue y^ warr by Land

6 Yow are to goe from Canetticut to Boston and apply y' Self to y® govern'' and Councill there, & Inform them of all atfares here, what dammage y« french have done & what Subtle Practices they use to draw of y° 5 nations of Indians from there Dependance on y*^ Imperiall Croune of England to side with y* french & how dangerous it would be to there Maj^^ Tritrest if s** nations should hearken to y® Enemy.

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7 That y^ only means to Secure there Countrycs from y* Incursions of y<^ french and there Indians would be to Equipp & Rigg out some vessells with men to Invade Qucbek, & to p'vent all Supplyes comeing from france whereby yc french will be Discomfited and our Indians Incouraged to Pursue y^ warr by Land

8 That we of this governm* are not able to Resist y*' Power of Canida without y^ assistance of our neighbors, & therefore Desyre y* fifty men or more may be Speedily sent hither for y® Defence of y^ Place and to Pursue y"^ Enemy upon occasion and one hundred Barrells of Porke & Beefe for there subsistence, which with that dayly Expected from N: Yorke will much Contribute for ye Safety of y« Place, since y® People here are so much Impoverished & Provisions so Scarce by y« out plantations being Deserted y* y® forces cannot be maintained without a Supply

9 Yow are to acquaint y^ s*^ Govern"" & Councill what cost & Charge we have been att, w**i y^ Indians, since these Revolutions to secure them to this govern m*, & y^ it is Impossible to Proceed

8 That we of this governm* are not able to Resist y*' Power of Canida without y^ assistance of our neighbors, & therefore Desyre y* fifty men or more may be Speedily sent hither for y® Defence of y^ Place and to Pursue y"^ Enemy upon occasion and one hundred Barrells of Porke & Beefe for there subsistence, which with that dayly Expected from N: Yorke will much Contribute for ye Safety of y« Place, since y® People here are so much Impoverished & Provisions so Scarce by y« out plantations being Deserted y* y® forces cannot be maintained without a Supply

9 Yow are to acquaint y^ s*^ Govern"" & Councill what cost & Charge we have been att, w**i y^ Indians, since these Revolutions to secure them to this govern m*, & y^ it is Impossible to Proceed

without y6 assistance of <£ to be Employed yt w^ay w^*

shall be Exactly accompted for, what way Disposed & undoubtedly allowed by there Maj^s

10 Yow are to strive to make them senceible how usefull ye 5 nations will be during y'' warr w'^ ye french of Canida & how Dangerous it would be to loose them at such a juncture & y^ only means to induce them to be vigorous in y® Prosecution of y« warr will be by giving them a good example since they verry well know y^ y® English here farr exceed them of Canida

11 Yow are to keep an Exact account of whatever Charges y* & y« Persones goeing with y^ from this County are att in yo Prosecution of y"^ Journey out & home & whatever y^ Disburse over and above y® money now given shall be allowed y^ on ace* of yc Publik which if not be allowed by there Maj^^ then shall be paid by y^ County

10 Yow are to strive to make them senceible how usefull ye 5 nations will be during y'' warr w'^ ye french of Canida & how Dangerous it would be to loose them at such a juncture & y^ only means to induce them to be vigorous in y® Prosecution of y« warr will be by giving them a good example since they verry well know y^ y® English here farr exceed them of Canida

11 Yow are to keep an Exact account of whatever Charges y* & y« Persones goeing with y^ from this County are att in yo Prosecution of y"^ Journey out & home & whatever y^ Disburse over and above y® money now given shall be allowed y^ on ace* of yc Publik which if not be allowed by there Maj^^ then shall be paid by y^ County

12 Since it is unknowne to us what occurrences y^ may meet v.;.i^;;!i in this Employ. Yow are to act & doe in our Behalfe

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■with our s'l neighbours whatever y^ shall juge expedient & needful for y° secureing of there Maj^s Intrest here in these parts and Safety of there Subjects, Ratefying & Confirming whatever yw shall act or Perform Concerning y® Premises Albany 4*^ of March N. B. y® alteration of Chargeing y*^ 16f 2- Expenses to y® Publike which if not be

allowed by there Maj^s then shall be p*l by y*^ County was made before Signing Signd P^ Schuyler May'

■with our s'l neighbours whatever y^ shall juge expedient & needful for y° secureing of there Maj^s Intrest here in these parts and Safety of there Subjects, Ratefying & Confirming whatever yw shall act or Perform Concerning y® Premises Albany 4*^ of March N. B. y® alteration of Chargeing y*^ 16f 2- Expenses to y® Publike which if not be

allowed by there Maj^s then shall be p*l by y*^ County was made before Signing Signd P^ Schuyler May'

Dirk Wessells Record'" Jan Janse Bleeker aldcrm: Johannes wendel alderm : K. V. Rensselaer

By the Convention of y^ Civill and Military officers of y^ Citty and County of albany Whereas y® Exigency of affares here doth Require that some fitt Persones be sent from hence to our neighbors of N: England to Inform y« authority there, in what condition we are in, & what apprehensions we have of y® french doeing more mischeffe in these Parts Especially iff" they should gett y« 5 nations of Indians westward to there devotion which they Indefaticably strive to accomplish, & Confideing and being sufficiently assured of y® Integrity & fidelity of our well beloved friendes Robert Livingston gent: & Capt Gerrit Teunise, w^e have Desyred & authorized Impowcred & Commissionated them to be our agents in yt affare to treat with & consult y^ hon^i^ Gov^ & Councill of there Maj^^ Respective Collonyes of Massachusetts and Canetticut such things as shall be Requisite for there Majes King William & Queen Maryes Service & y« Safety of there subjects in these Parts laying before them y^ necessity of joyning all forces that can be procured to Invade the french of Canida by Sea & Land & Put a Stopp to there wicked & cruell Designs & also to desyre such assistance & supply from them as this place doth stand in need off, Earnestly Desyreing they would give Credence to y® s^' Rob* Livingston & Capt Gert Teunise, & yt they may be Reputed & Esteemed as our agents in y' Behalfe, given under our hands & VOL.

By the Convention of y^ Civill and Military officers of y^ Citty and County of albany Whereas y® Exigency of affares here doth Require that some fitt Persones be sent from hence to our neighbors of N: England to Inform y« authority there, in what condition we are in, & what apprehensions we have of y® french doeing more mischeffe in these Parts Especially iff" they should gett y« 5 nations of Indians westward to there devotion which they Indefaticably strive to accomplish, & Confideing and being sufficiently assured of y® Integrity & fidelity of our well beloved friendes Robert Livingston gent: & Capt Gerrit Teunise, w^e have Desyred & authorized Impowcred & Commissionated them to be our agents in yt affare to treat with & consult y^ hon^i^ Gov^ & Councill of there Maj^^ Respective Collonyes of Massachusetts and Canetticut such things as shall be Requisite for there Majes King William & Queen Maryes Service & y« Safety of there subjects in these Parts laying before them y^ necessity of joyning all forces that can be procured to Invade the french of Canida by Sea & Land & Put a Stopp to there wicked & cruell Designs & also to desyre such assistance & supply from them as this place doth stand in need off, Earnestly Desyreing they would give Credence to y® s^' Rob* Livingston & Capt Gert Teunise, & yt they may be Reputed & Esteemed as our agents in y' Behalfe, given under our hands & VOL. II. 12

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sealls in albany y« 3'^ day of March in y'' 2^ year of there Maje»

Reign anoq. Dom. 1690

Signd P"^ Schuyler May^

D Wessells Record"".

Joh:Wendel^ u _. > alderm* Jan Bleeker 3

K. V. Renselaer

The meaner sort of People of y® Toune were Extream Importune w^i> y Magistrates to Prohibite y® Exportation of goods who being verry Refractory & unruly y^ Magistrates to satisfye them Publish^ this following

[Translation.] By the Convention of the Civill & Miletary Officers of the Citty and County of Albany.

Whereas there are great Complaints & murmurings among the Commonalty because the Traders export their goods, whereby many persons are so discouraged that they will quit the place, leaving their Majesties interest here and their subjects a prey to the Enemy.

The Civil & Military Officers so as to prevent such mischiefs, hereby expressly forbid all persons whomsoever to export any Merchandize such as Indian Cargoes, shirts, hnen, cloths, Kerseys, Sarges and other goods requisite for the clothing as well of Christians as Indians, on pain of Confiscation of said goods for their Majesties use.

But they are permitted to take away all Beavers, peltries, money, furniture & household articles, fine Silk stuffs, lace and guch like fine articles and goods unnecessary for Clothing which cannot be used here -- In order that all such may be regularly done, Johannes Beekman Jan Vinnagen & Jacobus Turke are ordered to inspect the goods in the houses before they are embarked, and permit such to be put on board

The Civil & Military Officers so as to prevent such mischiefs, hereby expressly forbid all persons whomsoever to export any Merchandize such as Indian Cargoes, shirts, hnen, cloths, Kerseys, Sarges and other goods requisite for the clothing as well of Christians as Indians, on pain of Confiscation of said goods for their Majesties use.

But they are permitted to take away all Beavers, peltries, money, furniture & household articles, fine Silk stuffs, lace and guch like fine articles and goods unnecessary for Clothing which cannot be used here -- In order that all such may be regularly done, Johannes Beekman Jan Vinnagen & Jacobus Turke are ordered to inspect the goods in the houses before they are embarked, and permit such to be put on board

And all men are forbidden to depart this County pursuant to previous Proclamation dated 7^^ August 1689 which is now Confirmed. Done 4*11 March 1690.

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BY THE LIEV^ GOVERN^ &«

[From Papers &c. in Leisler's time.]

Whereas One Robert Livingston by the Instigac6n of thi Devill did utter* y^ Malice of his heart in Saying that he wai Enformed that a parcell of rebells were gone out of holland tC' England & that y^ prince of Orange headed them Saying that they might See how they got of againe or words to this purpose &, that they should Come to y^ Same End that Monmouth did & hath Comitted other high Crimes.

These are in his Ma^'^s Name to will and require all psons •w^^'m this Province to apprehend y« s'^ Livingston & bring him before me to answer for y® Same & all govern" & Magistrates of yfi Neighbouring Colonies are hereby advertized & desired In his Ma*'^^ King W™^ behalfe to assist In apprehending y^ s^ Livingston if w^hin their Jurisdiction as they do tender y® King's Interest, y« Welfare of y« Protestant Cause & their Allegiance.

These are in his Ma^'^s Name to will and require all psons •w^^'m this Province to apprehend y« s'^ Livingston & bring him before me to answer for y® Same & all govern" & Magistrates of yfi Neighbouring Colonies are hereby advertized & desired In his Ma*'^^ King W™^ behalfe to assist In apprehending y^ s^ Livingston if w^hin their Jurisdiction as they do tender y® King's Interest, y« Welfare of y« Protestant Cause & their Allegiance. Given &c March the 1^ ]689.

Jacob Leislek To Capt Benjn Blagge & all others

whom this shall or may Concerne.

BY THE LIEV^ GOVERN^ & OOUNCILL &ca

Whereas a Certaine number of People terming themselves a Convention w*^ In the City & County of Albany have vindicated ye authority of Co^ Thomas Dongan & Countenanced his & S^ Edmund Andros their lUegall & Arbitrary Comissions & proceedings acting thereby Likewise having assumed to themselves the Ruling power by keeping his Ma^'-s foj-t Scc^ Contrary to ye Authority of this province to ye great disturbance of his Ma^'ca subjects and other y^ good & peaceable Inhabitants thereof as also Contemning his Ma^'es Orders & directions not only by not proclaiming ther Ma*'es acording to an Order from y^ Rt Hon^ie ye Lords of his Ma^'es Most hon^'e Privy Councill dated ye 29th July 1689 but opposing & in an hostile & rebellious manner forbidding and hindring ye Same besides many others Seditious

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practises all w^'' are pernicious & destruclive to his Ma^'ca Interest yc peace tranquillity & welfare of his Provhice & y^ Governm* thereof; & hath been y^ ocasion of Encouraging y" French & Indian Ennemies to attack and destroy the Inhabitants of Skannechtady, to y"^ great weakning of his Ma^'^^s forces in y'^ s<^ County.

Whereas a Certaine number of People terming themselves a Convention w*^ In the City & County of Albany have vindicated ye authority of Co^ Thomas Dongan & Countenanced his & S^ Edmund Andros their lUegall & Arbitrary Comissions & proceedings acting thereby Likewise having assumed to themselves the Ruling power by keeping his Ma^'-s foj-t Scc^ Contrary to ye Authority of this province to ye great disturbance of his Ma^'ca subjects and other y^ good & peaceable Inhabitants thereof as also Contemning his Ma^'es Orders & directions not only by not proclaiming ther Ma*'es acording to an Order from y^ Rt Hon^ie ye Lords of his Ma^'es Most hon^'e Privy Councill dated ye 29th July 1689 but opposing & in an hostile & rebellious manner forbidding and hindring ye Same besides many others Seditious

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practises all w^'' are pernicious & destruclive to his Ma^'ca Interest yc peace tranquillity & welfare of his Provhice & y^ Governm* thereof; & hath been y^ ocasion of Encouraging y" French & Indian Ennemies to attack and destroy the Inhabitants of Skannechtady, to y"^ great weakning of his Ma^'^^s forces in y'^ s<^ County.

These are to authorise Empower & Constitute you Mrs Joannes de Bruyn Joannes Provoost & Jacob Melbourne to take into your care and under your directions& Comand all y® forces nowraised in N: York and adjacent Countyes w*'' all ammunicon & provisions thereunto apointed & forthw^h proceed from hence to Albany afores'i where you are to Super Intend direct Order and CoutrouU all matters & things relating his Ma^'es Interest & revenue in that County & y® Security & Safety of his people & subjects therein by treating w^h ye Confederate Indians and other Such Methods & Meanes as to you shall seem meet that may Conduce to y® End before menconed likewise to proclaime their' publishing their gracious Orders & denounce war agst ye frencb King &'=^ Subduing Reducing and bringing to their obedience all such who oppose y« same & to settle & establish y^ s*!

These are to authorise Empower & Constitute you Mrs Joannes de Bruyn Joannes Provoost & Jacob Melbourne to take into your care and under your directions& Comand all y® forces nowraised in N: York and adjacent Countyes w*'' all ammunicon & provisions thereunto apointed & forthw^h proceed from hence to Albany afores'i where you are to Super Intend direct Order and CoutrouU all matters & things relating his Ma^'es Interest & revenue in that County & y® Security & Safety of his people & subjects therein by treating w^h ye Confederate Indians and other Such Methods & Meanes as to you shall seem meet that may Conduce to y® End before menconed likewise to proclaime their' publishing their gracious Orders & denounce war agst ye frencb King &'=^ Subduing Reducing and bringing to their obedience all such who oppose y« same & to settle & establish y^ s*! County in ye Same Method & Constitution as this his Ma^'^s City & County of N. York & others thereunto apertaining & further you are to obtaine y® fort Orange at Albany from those of y® Convencon & there adherents by due sumons offering them such Condicons as may be Agreable to y^ End aboves*^, but in case of resistance then you are to treat them as Ennemies to o^ Sovereigne Lord y" King his Crowne & dignity y® same to Subdue & over Come by force of Arms & all manner of Hostility whatsoever willing and Comanding all psons within the County afores'l to Be aiding and assisting therein as they will Answer y* Contrary at their utmost perills' hereby giving & granting unto you full power & authority to Consult Act do & conclude all matters & things for or concerning his Mamies Interest & y^ Welfare of and Security of that county as yfi case shall require & to your judgem* shall seem requisite, conferming ratifieng & establishing whatsoever you shall so act or do in ye prmisses to Be good Valid & of full force & virtue to all

York & others thereunto apertaining & further you are to obtaine y® fort Orange at Albany from those of y® Convencon & there adherents by due sumons offering them such Condicons as may be Agreable to y^ End aboves*^, but in case of resistance then you are to treat them as Ennemies to o^ Sovereigne Lord y" King his Crowne & dignity y® same to Subdue & over Come by force of Arms & all manner of Hostility whatsoever willing and Comanding all psons within the County afores'l to Be aiding and assisting therein as they will Answer y* Contrary at their utmost perills' hereby giving & granting unto you full power & authority to Consult Act do & conclude all matters & things for or concerning his Mamies Interest & y^ Welfare of and Security of that county as yfi case shall require & to your judgem* shall seem requisite, conferming ratifieng & establishing whatsoever you shall so act or do in ye prmisses to Be good Valid & of full force & virtue to all

1 " Maties King William & Queen Mary," These words arc omitted in the OTiginal.

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Tntents Construccons & purposes whatsoever Given under o' hands & Seals &c New York this 4th of March 16S9

Henry Coyler Benjamin blagge

vSamuel Staets Jacob Leisler

Henry van feurden P D'Lanoy

Joannes Vermilje Samuel Edsall

BY THE LIEVT GOVERN'^ & COUNCILL Whereas wee are made Sensible of great disturbance that hath arrizen amongst his Mamies Liege Subjects in y® county of vlster created & heightened by some ill affected psons to y'^pson & govemm* of this Province.

Tntents Construccons & purposes whatsoever Given under o' hands & Seals &c New York this 4th of March 16S9

Henry Coyler Benjamin blagge

vSamuel Staets Jacob Leisler

Henry van feurden P D'Lanoy

Joannes Vermilje Samuel Edsall

BY THE LIEVT GOVERN'^ & COUNCILL Whereas wee are made Sensible of great disturbance that hath arrizen amongst his Mamies Liege Subjects in y® county of vlster created & heightened by some ill affected psons to y'^pson & govemm* of this Province.

These are to authorize Constitute & Empower you M^^s Joannes De Bruyn Joannes Provoost & Jacob Milborne to Consult Super Intend direct Order Settle & Establish all Matters & Things relating his Ma<'*3 Interest & revenue in y® s'^ County & Call in all Comissions granted by C^i Thomas dongan & S^ Edmund Andros by virtue of power & authority derived from y^ Late King James & what Else shall seem necessary & convenient for his Ma*'^' prsent Interest & y® Safety of that county, Hereby ratifying & Confirming whatsoever you shall so act or do for good, valid & of full force & virtue to all Intents Construccons & purposes whatsoever. Given &c New York March 4ih 1689.

Samuel Staets, Jacob Leisler,

Hendk Jans, P D La Noy

Samuel Edsal.

COPIES OF SEVERALL LETTERS SENT TO MARYLAND.

March 4: 16S9: in fort William

Honoble Sir -- ^Yours of the 4*^ January & one of M*" Andrew Abington of the first of ffebruary I have lately well received, but that other you mention I never had, I am sorry to understand the sad murder of M^ John paine by our insatiable enemies the papists, & though your papish rebellious grandees have sheltered themselves in Virginia, I assure you I shall take all possible care &

March 4: 16S9: in fort William

Honoble Sir -- ^Yours of the 4*^ January & one of M*" Andrew Abington of the first of ffebruary I have lately well received, but that other you mention I never had, I am sorry to understand the sad murder of M^ John paine by our insatiable enemies the papists, & though your papish rebellious grandees have sheltered themselves in Virginia, I assure you I shall take all possible care &

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apprehend any such persones coming from your government in this province without your pass -- I perceive that your papists are very insolent & couragious, so it was with ours, & that at a distance I have of late catched a messinger bound from hence to Boston & opened his letters, by which I have discovered severall hellish designes, upon which discofery I catched Coll: Bayard & the attorney william Nicholls -- Coll: Dongan, Major Brockhouse Stephannus Van Cortland Major willet, daniell whitehead, doctor Reid, Mathew plowman the late Collector, have absconded themselves out of this government to pensilvania or Maryland wee humbly desire your honor to take all convenient care to apprehend all such persons coming from hence to your government without passes that they may be prevented to bring to pass their wicked designe hereinclosed is a coppy of a letter received from Barbadoes wherein you will see how I have apprehended suspected and sent 2 Irish rebellious traiters in a pensilvania Bark but were conveyed ashore to goe to Maryland, the s^ letter will informe you the state of those Islands, for newes of England wee have non but old, I received a gracious letter from his ma% directed to the Liev* Governor ffrancis Nicholls &, in his absence to sucb as for the tyme being take care to preserve the peace & administer the lawes in the province of Newyork having Commission from the Committies of the s^ province so to doe, I received the s** gracious letter In which I was ordered to take upon me the government and to take to my assistance soe many of the prin^^ Inhabitants freeholders as I thought lilt & to doe all things which to the place of his ma^ies Lievt.

apprehend any such persones coming from your government in this province without your pass -- I perceive that your papists are very insolent & couragious, so it was with ours, & that at a distance I have of late catched a messinger bound from hence to Boston & opened his letters, by which I have discovered severall hellish designes, upon which discofery I catched Coll: Bayard & the attorney william Nicholls -- Coll: Dongan, Major Brockhouse Stephannus Van Cortland Major willet, daniell whitehead, doctor Reid, Mathew plowman the late Collector, have absconded themselves out of this government to pensilvania or Maryland wee humbly desire your honor to take all convenient care to apprehend all such persons coming from hence to your government without passes that they may be prevented to bring to pass their wicked designe hereinclosed is a coppy of a letter received from Barbadoes wherein you will see how I have apprehended suspected and sent 2 Irish rebellious traiters in a pensilvania Bark but were conveyed ashore to goe to Maryland, the s^ letter will informe you the state of those Islands, for newes of England wee have non but old, I received a gracious letter from his ma% directed to the Liev* Governor ffrancis Nicholls &, in his absence to sucb as for the tyme being take care to preserve the peace & administer the lawes in the province of Newyork having Commission from the Committies of the s^ province so to doe, I received the s** gracious letter In which I was ordered to take upon me the government and to take to my assistance soe many of the prin^^ Inhabitants freeholders as I thought lilt & to doe all things which to the place of his ma^ies Lievt. Governor & commander in Chiefe doth or may appertaine for his MaHes service & to the wellfare of the Inhabitants -- according to the law & custome of the s'^ province, & I received an other letter from the honbrable privy councell with order to proclaime the prince & princess of orange to be King & Queen of England Scotland ffrance & Ireland defenders of the faith & Supream Lord & Lady of the province of newyork and all other territories and dominions to the Crown of England belonging, with all was solemnly affected the 10 december last & ever since have been busie to settle the province, but by severall ill affected people have been obstructed so much as in

Governor & commander in Chiefe doth or may appertaine for his MaHes service & to the wellfare of the Inhabitants -- according to the law & custome of the s'^ province, & I received an other letter from the honbrable privy councell with order to proclaime the prince & princess of orange to be King & Queen of England Scotland ffrance & Ireland defenders of the faith & Supream Lord & Lady of the province of newyork and all other territories and dominions to the Crown of England belonging, with all was solemnly affected the 10 december last & ever since have been busie to settle the province, but by severall ill affected people have been obstructed so much as in

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them lies keeping by their old Commissiones granted by the late King James authority, of which I have gott in some per force some willing about 150 : wee are resolued to gett them all, to our great griefe I must acquaint you of the sad and deplorable massacre which happened at skenectady near Albany by the french & their Indians the 9^^ of ffebruary last betwixt Saturday & Sunday at eleaven of the cloack in the night 200 men fell upon them & most barbarously murdered sixty two men women & children & burned the place left but 5 or 6 houses unburned carried away captive 27 the rest escaped many of which being about 25 persones much damnified by the french women with chyld ript up, children alive throwen into the flames, some their heads dashed ag* the doors & windows all occasioned by their neglect of their not watching, denying to obey under the command of the Commission of Sir Edmond, the s«^ commander being onely spared with all which belongs to him a safeguard being sett in his house & he himselfe to release the prisoners he desired, last Nover a certaine number of rebellious people at Albany calling themselves the convention & ruling by the arbitrary commission of Sir Edmond and encouraged and supported by some of the wicked creatures of Sir Edmond, desired from me assistance of men gunes ammunition & money being afeared of the french to whom we have sent 52 men 50 lbs match 950 lbs pouder, boulits &ct with arriving there agt their expectatione would not receive them, & were left there by the Inhabitants desire, the s^ rebells with their fort keept the Inhabitants under a faire I have sent up this winter & commissioned one Captn with 25 men to Joine with our confederate Indians to warre ag* the french at Canada, who were hindered by the s^^ rebells, who proclaimed upon paine of being punished for rebells if they mett above four men soe they were prevented to goe, we would else have discovered the Enemy & prevented that disaster, wee have intelligence of 900 men more out in parties to attacque Albany & New England, we have sent up forces & three members of the counsell to order all matters for his Mamies intrest & the safety of these provinces, they have also presents to the nationes of the confederate Indians & to endeavour to strengthen them & corroborate their enmities to the french & if they see meet

them lies keeping by their old Commissiones granted by the late King James authority, of which I have gott in some per force some willing about 150 : wee are resolued to gett them all, to our great griefe I must acquaint you of the sad and deplorable massacre which happened at skenectady near Albany by the french & their Indians the 9^^ of ffebruary last betwixt Saturday & Sunday at eleaven of the cloack in the night 200 men fell upon them & most barbarously murdered sixty two men women & children & burned the place left but 5 or 6 houses unburned carried away captive 27 the rest escaped many of which being about 25 persones much damnified by the french women with chyld ript up, children alive throwen into the flames, some their heads dashed ag* the doors & windows all occasioned by their neglect of their not watching, denying to obey under the command of the Commission of Sir Edmond, the s«^ commander being onely spared with all which belongs to him a safeguard being sett in his house & he himselfe to release the prisoners he desired, last Nover a certaine number of rebellious people at Albany calling themselves the convention & ruling by the arbitrary commission of Sir Edmond and encouraged and supported by some of the wicked creatures of Sir Edmond, desired from me assistance of men gunes ammunition & money being afeared of the french to whom we have sent 52 men 50 lbs match 950 lbs pouder, boulits &ct with arriving there agt their expectatione would not receive them, & were left there by the Inhabitants desire, the s^ rebells with their fort keept the Inhabitants under a faire I have sent up this winter & commissioned one Captn with 25 men to Joine with our confederate Indians to warre ag* the french at Canada, who were hindered by the s^^ rebells, who proclaimed upon paine of being punished for rebells if they mett above four men soe they were prevented to goe, we would else have discovered the Enemy & prevented that disaster, wee have intelligence of 900 men more out in parties to attacque Albany & New England, we have sent up forces & three members of the counsell to order all matters for his Mamies intrest & the safety of these provinces, they have also presents to the nationes of the confederate Indians & to endeavour to strengthen them & corroborate their enmities to the french & if they see meet

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to send any of our forces to joine with them ag* the french, If by any meanes possible you can with all the speed assist us with 100 or at least 50 men to joine with our confederate Indians to destroy or take Canada, & to advise the Government of Virginia thereof & to invite them for the like assistance, they will enjoy the benefits thereof with you, & if by Gods blessing wee obtaine success, you need never to fear any incursions of any Indian whatsoever, the bearer is to stay for an answer at M' William Harris neare Chester River, if any ships pray participate me of these news specially if any concerning this province, I expect myn Ensigne by way of Maryland whom I have sent with letters to his Matie having no more to add onely my prayers to God to preserve your countrys from the like or any cruelties as we have had, the Indians will be very glad if they heare of hopes of some assistance of Maryland & Virginia, after my respects I remain &c*

ffort William March 4th 1689

Honorable Sir Governor of Boston

Yours of the 8"> instant by Mr pembrock I received & I returne you many thanks for the care I perceive you have had for our packet, since your last wee have received the sad & miserable newes from Skenectedy neere Albany whereof wee understand is laid to your woeful 1 account it is such newes as we feared long since, Alase what could there be expected of a certane number of rebellious people that remained rulling under that arbitrary Commissione of sir Edmund at Albany within this province, and encouraged & supported by Connecticoatt by ordering their forces sent thither to obserue the directions of the s^ rebells named a Conventione, being well assured the same is supported more specially by that trayterous John Allan the Secretary of that Collony immediately upon the newes wee sent a messinger to advise the Governor that he may expect three messingers from hence with full power to propose to them what may be necessary for his Ma^'e? intrest & the safety of these provinces which was answered with great disdaine imaginable, soe that wee are denied the assistance wee expected from that part to day I hope our fonts will depart being already embarqued wee send also three

Yours of the 8"> instant by Mr pembrock I received & I returne you many thanks for the care I perceive you have had for our packet, since your last wee have received the sad & miserable newes from Skenectedy neere Albany whereof wee understand is laid to your woeful 1 account it is such newes as we feared long since, Alase what could there be expected of a certane number of rebellious people that remained rulling under that arbitrary Commissione of sir Edmund at Albany within this province, and encouraged & supported by Connecticoatt by ordering their forces sent thither to obserue the directions of the s^ rebells named a Conventione, being well assured the same is supported more specially by that trayterous John Allan the Secretary of that Collony immediately upon the newes wee sent a messinger to advise the Governor that he may expect three messingers from hence with full power to propose to them what may be necessary for his Ma^'e? intrest & the safety of these provinces which was answered with great disdaine imaginable, soe that wee are denied the assistance wee expected from that part to day I hope our fonts will depart being already embarqued wee send also three

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members of our counsell with presents to the nationes of the confederate Indianes and to endeavour to strengthen & corroborate their enmity to the french, and if they see meet to send any of our forces to joine with them agt the french att the first hearing of the 5*1 newes I immediately made an allarum and in the morning disarmed & Imprisoned about 40 commissioned officers by sir Edmond who in the afternoon delivered up the same which was effected in the night by sixteen troopers, so that I gott in about 150 Commissiones & our militia well setled, soe that wee are now in a very good posture of union & better able to resist an enemy as ever, I have seaven in confinement, & a great many have abscond themselves with dongan, I shall be glad to understand from your Hon^ what measures you are like to take to attack the french and what assistance you are willing to afford us, for one exploit agt Canada by land or sea (Connecticott having refused to advise with us) That soe we may take our measures by it I desire your Honor by the first for a Catalogue of all the bookes & papers in your custody relating to the province of New york I have received letters from Coll: Coode from Maryland, he advises me that the insatiable enimies the papists there were very insolent & couragious and that some of their grandees rebells are sheltered m Virginia from whence they are come with a vessell and with force have murdered one Mr John Baine his Ma*'*^^ Collector so that they are there as well as here in continuall trouble, Inclosed is a copie of a letter I received from the honorable Governor of Barbadoes to which I referre your Hono"" and desire to Major wintrop who was falsly informed about the two traitors therein mentioned That he may be fully satisfied therein, If anything further presents for his Mamies service I shall not be wanting to advise your Honor & pray the like from you & the honour of further correspondance, wishing your Hono^ all happiness I am

members of our counsell with presents to the nationes of the confederate Indianes and to endeavour to strengthen & corroborate their enmity to the french, and if they see meet to send any of our forces to joine with them agt the french att the first hearing of the 5*1 newes I immediately made an allarum and in the morning disarmed & Imprisoned about 40 commissioned officers by sir Edmond who in the afternoon delivered up the same which was effected in the night by sixteen troopers, so that I gott in about 150 Commissiones & our militia well setled, soe that wee are now in a very good posture of union & better able to resist an enemy as ever, I have seaven in confinement, & a great many have abscond themselves with dongan, I shall be glad to understand from your Hon^ what measures you are like to take to attack the french and what assistance you are willing to afford us, for one exploit agt Canada by land or sea (Connecticott having refused to advise with us) That soe we may take our measures by it I desire your Honor by the first for a Catalogue of all the bookes & papers in your custody relating to the province of New york I have received letters from Coll: Coode from Maryland, he advises me that the insatiable enimies the papists there were very insolent & couragious and that some of their grandees rebells are sheltered m Virginia from whence they are come with a vessell and with force have murdered one Mr John Baine his Ma*'*^^ Collector so that they are there as well as here in continuall trouble, Inclosed is a copie of a letter I received from the honorable Governor of Barbadoes to which I referre your Hono"" and desire to Major wintrop who was falsly informed about the two traitors therein mentioned That he may be fully satisfied therein, If anything further presents for his Mamies service I shall not be wanting to advise your Honor & pray the like from you & the honour of further correspondance, wishing your Hono^ all happiness I am

your most humble servant

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ffort William March the 5th 1689:

To THE Governor of Bostone

Honored sir -- yesterday was my last to your Honf This morning I received newes that one Robert Livingstone who by his rebellione hath caused great disorder in the County of Albany and also in the wholl province by maintaining the late comissiones granted unto them by sir Edmund Andross & Coll: dongan & other directiones which were given by the magistrates which were appoynted per Coll: dongan & sir Edmond Andross whereby they have caused a divisione & a rebellione, so that they have been careless of watching, denying 52 souldiers which were sent up under the command of Capt States Inhabitant at Albany chosen by most of the Inhabitants there & commissionated by the Govern' & Councill in hindering one Capt Ruster who was commissionated with 25 men to joine himselfe with our confederate Indianes to proceed agt the french, This rebell Livingstone being conscious of his crymes & understanding our forces were coming up, he upon pretence of going to raise forces at Connecticutt & Boston for to defend Albany is departed yesterday for that intent, as is s^, to obtaine such if possible as may side with them & be obedient to their rebellious conventione, I beleeve they may expect him againe if the rogue does not rune further which I doubt he will if not prevented, by apprehending of him he being also considerably indebted to his Ma*ie, therefore have sent the bearer Capt Benjamin Blagg or Lievt daniell Teneur to persue him with a warrant to that purpose desireing your Hon'' to assist him or either of them in the securing the s<^ rebell it will be a great service, I will further recommend your Honr not to faill to assist us, so well by sea as by land not doubting if you are brisk & doe what you can but what we shall conquer Cannada pray give us speedy advice to what we may trust that we may encourage the Indianes & tell them the truth, This is all for the present after my service I remaine sir &c:

Honored sir -- yesterday was my last to your Honf This morning I received newes that one Robert Livingstone who by his rebellione hath caused great disorder in the County of Albany and also in the wholl province by maintaining the late comissiones granted unto them by sir Edmund Andross & Coll: dongan & other directiones which were given by the magistrates which were appoynted per Coll: dongan & sir Edmond Andross whereby they have caused a divisione & a rebellione, so that they have been careless of watching, denying 52 souldiers which were sent up under the command of Capt States Inhabitant at Albany chosen by most of the Inhabitants there & commissionated by the Govern' & Councill in hindering one Capt Ruster who was commissionated with 25 men to joine himselfe with our confederate Indianes to proceed agt the french, This rebell Livingstone being conscious of his crymes & understanding our forces were coming up, he upon pretence of going to raise forces at Connecticutt & Boston for to defend Albany is departed yesterday for that intent, as is s^, to obtaine such if possible as may side with them & be obedient to their rebellious conventione, I beleeve they may expect him againe if the rogue does not rune further which I doubt he will if not prevented, by apprehending of him he being also considerably indebted to his Ma*ie, therefore have sent the bearer Capt Benjamin Blagg or Lievt daniell Teneur to persue him with a warrant to that purpose desireing your Hon'' to assist him or either of them in the securing the s<^ rebell it will be a great service, I will further recommend your Honr not to faill to assist us, so well by sea as by land not doubting if you are brisk & doe what you can but what we shall conquer Cannada pray give us speedy advice to what we may trust that we may encourage the Indianes & tell them the truth, This is all for the present after my service I remaine sir &c:

[A duplicate of the above was addressed also to Connecitcut.]

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Hono^^ S*" -- Hauing this opportuniti wee thinke i^ meet to Send a few lines to prove our respects to you, and to manifest our great approbation for what you haue done for y® Securing of y« place where you live, also understanding you haue an Order from his Excellent Majesty the King for y® settleing of matters in point of goverm' which hath been Essayed to be imposed upon us in these parts, but could not comply w^^^ being as we apprehend built upon y® old foundation of a power w^^ we haue for this many yeares groaned under, as your Hono^ Very well Knoweth in many respects, therefore hope you will not blame us if we doe not willingly Subject to one old bondage againc, but rather use all Lawfull means of deliverance from ye same, not in any disobedience to Authority whether inferior or Supreame, for Ser we are Very desireous to let you understand y* we haue agreed to send over to his Majesty both a true Narration of y^ grievances we haue suffered this many yeares under an Arbitrary power, & a Petition to their Majesties y* we might be rejoyned w*^ Conecticut Goverm* as formerly, agreeably to the act of Parliament, yt all places (N: E.) being perticularly mentioned shall haue the same priviledges they enjoyed in y® yeare 1660 restored unto them, w^ii doth encourage us to make our Addresse to his Majesty hopeing to obtaine his Royall Favour w*^ other his Loyall Subjects, and in y'^ meane tyme to stand up both p'sons and Estates in defence of his Majesties Royall Authority togeather v;^^ other his Majesties Subjects in those parts against all his Knowne Enemies, & if there be need, to afford what assistance we are able not laying ourselves open to danger, therefore humbly intreate your S"^ to Consider, y* we of Easthampton are a fronteer Plantation & lye most open to danger of any Enemy by Sea, and are intended Very shortly to send forth our skouts to Montaukut and so to y^ end of y Island Eastward y* so if any Shipping be scene upon y® Coasts, tymely notice may be given not onely to o\ir selves but all over y® Island, & to N.

Hono^^ S*" -- Hauing this opportuniti wee thinke i^ meet to Send a few lines to prove our respects to you, and to manifest our great approbation for what you haue done for y® Securing of y« place where you live, also understanding you haue an Order from his Excellent Majesty the King for y® settleing of matters in point of goverm' which hath been Essayed to be imposed upon us in these parts, but could not comply w^^^ being as we apprehend built upon y® old foundation of a power w^^ we haue for this many yeares groaned under, as your Hono^ Very well Knoweth in many respects, therefore hope you will not blame us if we doe not willingly Subject to one old bondage againc, but rather use all Lawfull means of deliverance from ye same, not in any disobedience to Authority whether inferior or Supreame, for Ser we are Very desireous to let you understand y* we haue agreed to send over to his Majesty both a true Narration of y^ grievances we haue suffered this many yeares under an Arbitrary power, & a Petition to their Majesties y* we might be rejoyned w*^ Conecticut Goverm* as formerly, agreeably to the act of Parliament, yt all places (N: E.) being perticularly mentioned shall haue the same priviledges they enjoyed in y® yeare 1660 restored unto them, w^ii doth encourage us to make our Addresse to his Majesty hopeing to obtaine his Royall Favour w*^ other his Loyall Subjects, and in y'^ meane tyme to stand up both p'sons and Estates in defence of his Majesties Royall Authority togeather v;^^ other his Majesties Subjects in those parts against all his Knowne Enemies, & if there be need, to afford what assistance we are able not laying ourselves open to danger, therefore humbly intreate your S"^ to Consider, y* we of Easthampton are a fronteer Plantation & lye most open to danger of any Enemy by Sea, and are intended Very shortly to send forth our skouts to Montaukut and so to y^ end of y Island Eastward y* so if any Shipping be scene upon y® Coasts, tymely notice may be given not onely to o\ir selves but all over y® Island, & to N.

Y. w<=^ we hope be of good use for y^ publick safety S^ we humbly intreate of you if there hath not been that Concurrence as you may desire, not to impute it as to any disaffection to your person, much lesse to yo' Authority (for y^ most part of us) being of y® same Religion,

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Subjects to the same King, desireing of God your prosperity & good successe in y® place you are in, & that "vve haue a faire correspondence w*h you, & if you apprehend we are out of y'^ way, loveingly to convince us of it, & we shall readily hearken to y® same. So we rest your Very Loveing friends & humble serv^"

Samuell Mulforde Eastharapton Samuell person

March lO^h 16 1| Thomas Chatfield

In the name of y® Rest. Copy.

BY THE LIEV^ GOVERN^ &c

Whereas Matthew Plowman Late Collector of this Provinc is Runn away having in his Custody Severall Bills, Bonds & Entries Belonging to his Magics Revenue not accounted for

These are in his Ma^'^^ name to will & require you to Seize all ye goods & Effects directly or Indeferently belonging to y« s^ Matthew Plowman wheresoever to be found In this Province & yo Same to Bring & Cause to Be brought to his Mat'^s Custome bowse wthin this City. Given &c New York this 10*^ March 1689.

Jacob Leisler To Joannes Johnson Esqr high

Sherife of this City & County

Whereas L* Daniele terneur hath this 12*'^ day of March 16|^ Shewed mee a warr* seigned Jacob Leisler for y^ apprehending of robert Levingston for wards spoken by him said Levingston no time place or yeare mentioned, when they were spoken and where, in the said warr*, all Gov" & magistrates of y<^ neigbouring Collonys are thereby advertised, & in His maj*^s behalfe to assist in aprehending the said Levingston If within their Jurisdictions as they do tender y^ Kings Interest y^ welfare of y® protestant religion and I having with my Councill present Considered the warr* and y^ disire of assistance in y*' execution thereof am ready

Whereas L* Daniele terneur hath this 12*'^ day of March 16|^ Shewed mee a warr* seigned Jacob Leisler for y^ apprehending of robert Levingston for wards spoken by him said Levingston no time place or yeare mentioned, when they were spoken and where, in the said warr*, all Gov" & magistrates of y<^ neigbouring Collonys are thereby advertised, & in His maj*^s behalfe to assist in aprehending the said Levingston If within their Jurisdictions as they do tender y^ Kings Interest y^ welfare of y® protestant religion and I having with my Councill present Considered the warr* and y^ disire of assistance in y*' execution thereof am ready

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to grant it & to secuire s<^ Levingston for a tryall of ye aboves^ (/fimes accordingly to this warr* at our next Court which will be • elii at hartford y^ Second Wednesday in aprill next or the Court of assistance at hartford y^ last tuesday in may next Provided any person will apeare to give in sufficient security to prosccuite y® s'' complaint and make it good or answer all damages in case he fails of soe doing

Signed Robert Treat Gov

^ [March 1689-90]

Honors S»

Your warr* for seizing M'" Levingston wee have received & the answer to it w^h the Govern^ Gave L* terneur wee have seen & appoved of it which is our Answer to what you propownded in that warr* but as to what you mention concerning the managment of y^ designe against. y^ french, at Canada wee are willing & free to Joyn with all y^ rest of y^ Collonys, & provinces in this Wilderness to do what wee shall Judge nessery to manage the designe against y® french the Common Enemy of his Mag^^'^s subjects in these parts, according to our ability, we heare you have also designed a Considerable force for Canada out of those you have sent and are sending now to Albany wee would encourage that notion but it is not Land forces will effect it but force by seas is necessary and wee have now writt, to y® Gentleman of Boston & must wayt for their resolves till wee hear further from them Si" wee cannot ad to what wee have formerly writt to you but must advice you to moderation & to make as Little Alterac6n amonge y Officers of Albany as may be & also that nothing be done to discourage the five nations In Amety with us for if any thing be Done that may have such an aspect the damages that may come thereby to be answered for by those that are active therein you whare so charged w^^ aiding and abetting those rebbells of y® Convention at Albany by Capt Bull & our souldiers there to prevent any thing that may looke Like an Incouragement to them wee have sent for our Souldiers whome Imediately upon y^ arrival] of yours which we hope will be to your satisfaction I have not to add saue onely o'^ respects & to desire that you should studdy

Your warr* for seizing M'" Levingston wee have received & the answer to it w^h the Govern^ Gave L* terneur wee have seen & appoved of it which is our Answer to what you propownded in that warr* but as to what you mention concerning the managment of y^ designe against. y^ french, at Canada wee are willing & free to Joyn with all y^ rest of y^ Collonys, & provinces in this Wilderness to do what wee shall Judge nessery to manage the designe against y® french the Common Enemy of his Mag^^'^s subjects in these parts, according to our ability, we heare you have also designed a Considerable force for Canada out of those you have sent and are sending now to Albany wee would encourage that notion but it is not Land forces will effect it but force by seas is necessary and wee have now writt, to y® Gentleman of Boston & must wayt for their resolves till wee hear further from them Si" wee cannot ad to what wee have formerly writt to you but must advice you to moderation & to make as Little Alterac6n amonge y Officers of Albany as may be & also that nothing be done to discourage the five nations In Amety with us for if any thing be Done that may have such an aspect the damages that may come thereby to be answered for by those that are active therein you whare so charged w^^ aiding and abetting those rebbells of y® Convention at Albany by Capt Bull & our souldiers there to prevent any thing that may looke Like an Incouragement to them wee have sent for our Souldiers whome Imediately upon y^ arrival] of yours which we hope will be to your satisfaction I have not to add saue onely o'^ respects & to desire that you should studdy

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ways of peace that nothing may be moueJ that may adminster prouocation to yo^s or us who are Your friends & serves the Gouern"^ & Councill of Connecticut p'

their order Signed John Allyn Secx

BY THE LIEV^ GOVERN & COMMAND^ IN CHIEF.

Whereas I am Informed that one Mathys Brockholst w^^^in dutchess County as yet maintains y^ Authority of y^ Late King James by Excersising the Office of a Constable & keeping y« Constables Staf.

These are therefore In his Ma*'^^ King Williams name to will & require you to Bring yc Body of s^ Matys bokholst before me and Councill to Answer for y^ Same & all Officers both Military & Civill are hereby Strictly required to aid & assist you therein as they will answer y® Contrary at their Perills. Given under my hand & Scale at fort W"" in N York this 24*^ day of March 1689 in ye 2'^ Year of tlieir Ma^'es Reigne.

Jacob Leisler To Jn° Brevoort Constab'o Harlem

ffort William 1689: 24 March Major wintrop sir -- yours of the 17^^ of ffebry last past by Capt Lodwicks I have well received and am obliged for your good advice I shall not be wanting in continuing of good correspondance, and hope it will be answered it being as you will observe a great necessity -- for his Ma^'^^s service in these troublesome tymes about Albany we are sending up forces & three members of our councell to settle & order all things there whereof I have given an account to the Hon^i^ Gouernor Bradsted &, have sent him a coppy of a letter received from Barbadoes & delivered to give you the perusall thereof to which I referre you, Capt Lodwicks is quyte reformed since his voyage to Boston declaring that he was better Informed of the country criminalls their wickedness & intends to keep a better correspondance with us we have newes of Capt Storme

ffort William 1689: 24 March Major wintrop sir -- yours of the 17^^ of ffebry last past by Capt Lodwicks I have well received and am obliged for your good advice I shall not be wanting in continuing of good correspondance, and hope it will be answered it being as you will observe a great necessity -- for his Ma^'^^s service in these troublesome tymes about Albany we are sending up forces & three members of our councell to settle & order all things there whereof I have given an account to the Hon^i^ Gouernor Bradsted &, have sent him a coppy of a letter received from Barbadoes & delivered to give you the perusall thereof to which I referre you, Capt Lodwicks is quyte reformed since his voyage to Boston declaring that he was better Informed of the country criminalls their wickedness & intends to keep a better correspondance with us we have newes of Capt Storme

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safe arryvali to London with whom I have sent myne Ensigiiewith letters to his Ma'ie, so that we hope by the first to receive a gracious acceptance of what we have done having no more to trouble you for the present after myne respects I remaine sir your humble servant

[There is no address to the following.]

A : 1690 : 26 March in fort william. Honorable sirs -- I received yours last night & am in expectatione of the other gentlemen, tell them I cannot be able to answer your honors Just request onely I rather choose to fall in the hands of the Lord then man, & find not that house fitt for such generall & great concernes, but we can propose one two milles of the toun a good & nett house by Capt. Arian Cornelis where no small pox is, but God be thanked the infection is not so great nor mortall as it is represented to you, the bearer shall take care to inform e you &c.

Honorable sirs -- I received yours last night & am in expectatione of the other gentlemen, tell them I cannot be able to answer your honors Just request onely I rather choose to fall in the hands of the Lord then man, & find not that house fitt for such generall & great concernes, but we can propose one two milles of the toun a good & nett house by Capt. Arian Cornelis where no small pox is, but God be thanked the infection is not so great nor mortall as it is represented to you, the bearer shall take care to inform e you &c.

Albany ye 17*^ day of March 1689 Present

J: H: Bruyn ^ Joh: Provoost V Com^" Jac: Milborne \ Pr Schuyler Mayoi d: wessells Joh: wendel Levinus v: ShaykI JanJ:Bleeker ^ ^^^ Alb* Ryckman Kiliaen v: Rens: Marte gerritse Wee the Commissions^ of the Leift governeur of y® Province of N: York, and his Councill find it verry nessesery that y^ Comp® of Souldiers sent by The Colonic of Conettekot under Comand of Capt Jonathan Bull ought to Remaine here, In Reguard of

192 ADMINISTRATION OF

our Curcumstances Concerning the french and there Confedereths, and the alliwed Indians being Ingaged\vith us haveing taken notis what forces wee are able to Continue for their Incouragement, after debatting & Consulting with advysof the gent"! Present doe Conclude that y^ s^^ Capt. Bull with his s'l Comp® of Souldiers shall Remaine in this Citty & County of alb: so Long* as his Majcs Intrest & the Preserving of this Post Requires By order of y« Commissioners

our Curcumstances Concerning the french and there Confedereths, and the alliwed Indians being Ingaged\vith us haveing taken notis what forces wee are able to Continue for their Incouragement, after debatting & Consulting with advysof the gent"! Present doe Conclude that y^ s^^ Capt. Bull with his s'l Comp® of Souldiers shall Remaine in this Citty & County of alb: so Long* as his Majcs Intrest & the Preserving of this Post Requires By order of y« Commissioners

JoiIANNIS CUYLER CI.

Albany March 20th 1689

Gents -- According to yo^ Expectacon yesterday having discoursed w*h you : Wee returne for answer.

That its or opinion your pay being promised by the 4 psonsyou named they ought to performe the said promise, and the Law will compell them at least to give you Efficient Security upon the arrivall of a governor from England, or within 6 weekes time to haue your payment, in w^h wee wall give you o"" Assistance and constitute a Court w'^^ wee haue no reason .to doubt but will answer this end.

That those who will remaine in the Garrison are at their liberty to continue and reasonable that Wee should Subscribe for their Pay, advancing somewhat for their present accommodation, and Such who are disposed to quit the Garrison are at their Liberty.

That Provisions shall be weekly allowed them according to the former Customer The Kings pay to continue

[Endorsed, Capitulacon wth the Gai-vison in Fort Orange March 20lh 1689.]

By the Commissioners for y© Citty & County of alb: y® Mayor aldermen & Justices of y® s'^ County. Present as before, also Claes Ripse Whereas There hath unhappely arose differences w^h hath created animosities and great distinctions amongst his Maj® Subjects in the Citty & County of alb:

That Provisions shall be weekly allowed them according to the former Customer The Kings pay to continue

[Endorsed, Capitulacon wth the Gai-vison in Fort Orange March 20lh 1689.]

By the Commissioners for y© Citty & County of alb: y® Mayor aldermen & Justices of y® s'^ County. Present as before, also Claes Ripse Whereas There hath unhappely arose differences w^h hath created animosities and great distinctions amongst his Maj® Subjects in the Citty & County of alb:

These are in his Maj^ name strictly to forbid all Persons whatsoever that they doe no wise asperse Reproach, each other by Y»-ord5 or actions to y® Disquietude or discourgement of any the

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER. 193

good People in this Citty & County, of what rank or quality soever, under penalty of being Prosecuted as disturbers of his Maj® Peace and the quiet & Tranquility of the Inhabitants thereof, (upon Conviction of twoo witnesse before any of his Maj® Justices of y® Peace) so far as y« Rigour of y« Law will inflict upon them, dated In alb: This 22*^ day of March 1689.

By order of y" Comm: &c.

By the Commissionrs for y^ Citty & County of alb: &c.

Whereas great Complaint is made of y^ Severall Burgers under y^ Comand of their officers in this Citty & County of alb: that they doe not obey y® Lawfull Commands of their Capt^a and other officers appointed over them

These are to will & Require all Persons whatsoever under such Commanders that they in no wise neglect, dispute, denye or Resist the Lawfull Commands of their s'^ officers upon Penalty of being Proceeded against by the Court marshall (in this time of warr) constituted for y^ s'J Citty and County whose insures shall be Executed in the most Stricted Rigour, dated In alb: This 22th day of March 1689

Whereas great Complaint is made of y^ Severall Burgers under y^ Comand of their officers in this Citty & County of alb: that they doe not obey y® Lawfull Commands of their Capt^a and other officers appointed over them

These are to will & Require all Persons whatsoever under such Commanders that they in no wise neglect, dispute, denye or Resist the Lawfull Commands of their s'^ officers upon Penalty of being Proceeded against by the Court marshall (in this time of warr) constituted for y^ s'J Citty and County whose insures shall be Executed in the most Stricted Rigour, dated In alb: This 22th day of March 1689

By order of y^ Commission''^ &c.

By the Commissions^ &c.

Forasmuch as many Persons have given forth that they will depart this, County for y^ Preservation of their persons &c. and the warr with ye french & their alleyes call for ye Strengthning his Maje forces therein as much as Possible may be.

These are in his Maj'^name to Prohibite and forbid all mankind of what ranke or quality they may bee, from fourteen years of age, unto sixty years if ould, or under, that they do not Transport their Persons out of this County upon any Pretence whatsoever under y^ Penalty of forfeiting one hundred Pounds Currant monney of this Province which shall be for d'fraying the Charge for Support and Carrying on of this Immediate war, against the french and the allyes afores<^ Except masters of vessels and Seafareing Persons whose Livelyhoods depend upon the water, dated In alb: This 22'^ day of March 1689.

These are in his Maj'^name to Prohibite and forbid all mankind of what ranke or quality they may bee, from fourteen years of age, unto sixty years if ould, or under, that they do not Transport their Persons out of this County upon any Pretence whatsoever under y^ Penalty of forfeiting one hundred Pounds Currant monney of this Province which shall be for d'fraying the Charge for Support and Carrying on of this Immediate war, against the french and the allyes afores<^ Except masters of vessels and Seafareing Persons whose Livelyhoods depend upon the water, dated In alb: This 22'^ day of March 1689.

By order of y« Commission''^ &c VOL. II. 13

194 ADMINISTKATION OF

By the Commission '■^ &c. These are to give notice to all Persons within this Citty & County of alb: That Peter Schuyler Esq^ is Establisht Mayor of y® s'^ Citty and Joh: wendel, Levinus v: schayk, Jan Janse Bleeker, Albert Ryckman, Claes Ripse, aldermen, and dirck wessels, Guiliam van Renslaer, Marten gerritsen, Sander glen, abrah: States, & dirck Teunisse Justices of y^ Peace for y® s^ Citty & county, and to Remaine & be until further order from his Maj« & all Persons within this s'i Citty & County are hereby strictly charged that they ac^inowledge Reverence and obey the same in their Severall Stations upon Penalty of being prosecuted as Enimies to this Province and disturbers of his Maj^ Peace and the welfare of y^ Inhabitants of this Citty & County dated In alb: This 22'*» day of March and in ye Second year of his Maj® Reign anuoq. dom: 1689

These are to give notice to all Persons within this Citty & County of alb: That Peter Schuyler Esq^ is Establisht Mayor of y® s'^ Citty and Joh: wendel, Levinus v: schayk, Jan Janse Bleeker, Albert Ryckman, Claes Ripse, aldermen, and dirck wessels, Guiliam van Renslaer, Marten gerritsen, Sander glen, abrah: States, & dirck Teunisse Justices of y^ Peace for y® s^ Citty & county, and to Remaine & be until further order from his Maj« & all Persons within this s'i Citty & County are hereby strictly charged that they ac^inowledge Reverence and obey the same in their Severall Stations upon Penalty of being prosecuted as Enimies to this Province and disturbers of his Maj^ Peace and the welfare of y^ Inhabitants of this Citty & County dated In alb: This 22'*» day of March and in ye Second year of his Maj® Reign anuoq. dom: 1689

By order of y® Commission's &c.

By the Commission""^ &c. These are to Authorise & appoint you Mess: Luycas gerrltse & wessel ten Broek to provide and direct all such Provisions of bread as shall be Requisite for supplying those forces W^^ shall be at all times sent from hence in the Seruice of his Maj® against the french and theire confederates according to o"^ orders as shall be directed to Johannis Cuyler as occasion offers, dated In alb: March the 22th 1689

Pr order

By the Commissioners &c.

Whereas the Records, Bookes and Papers &c. Relating to y« Citty & County of alb: are in the Possession of Mr. Robert Livingston and Mr. Johannis Cuyler being constituted Clerk & Register of ye sd Citty & County,

These are to Authorise & appoint you Mess: Luycas gerrltse & wessel ten Broek to provide and direct all such Provisions of bread as shall be Requisite for supplying those forces W^^ shall be at all times sent from hence in the Seruice of his Maj® against the french and theire confederates according to o"^ orders as shall be directed to Johannis Cuyler as occasion offers, dated In alb: March the 22th 1689

Pr order

By the Commissioners &c.

Whereas the Records, Bookes and Papers &c. Relating to y« Citty & County of alb: are in the Possession of Mr. Robert Livingston and Mr. Johannis Cuyler being constituted Clerk & Register of ye sd Citty & County,

These are in his Maj® name to will & Require you to deliver the s<^ Records Bookes and Papers &c. unto y® s^ Cuyler And his Receipt shall be a sufficient discharge, dated In alb: This 22^** day of March 1689 To Mr. Robt. Livingston

or^- any in whose Costody

T e same are --

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER. 195

At a meeting of the Commision''s &c.

Albany This 22th day of March 1689 After Consultac^on Relating the present State of this Citty & County of alb: in Reguard of y« war with y'^ french and Their Confederates, It is Concluded that N: Yorke doth fornish these following p'ticulars Viz* 200 Men

600 Schiple of Indian Come 100 Barrills of Pork 14000 lb of bread 100 Schiple of Pease 200 gall, of Rum 2100 ells Brown osenburg

At a meeting of the Commision''s &c.

Albany This 22th day of March 1689 After Consultac^on Relating the present State of this Citty & County of alb: in Reguard of y« war with y'^ french and Their Confederates, It is Concluded that N: Yorke doth fornish these following p'ticulars Viz* 200 Men

600 Schiple of Indian Come 100 Barrills of Pork 14000 lb of bread 100 Schiple of Pease 200 gall, of Rum 2100 ells Brown osenburg

100 drest dear skins 3000 lb of Lead 400 lb of Powder 180 Kartrit Boxes 200 lb of Swan Shott ^nd that y^ Citty & County of alb: Doe Provide and furnish the following Peroells viz*

6000 lb of Bread 150 Shiple of Pease 100 drest dear Skins 400 lb Pouder 4000 flints

30 bark Conoos 60 gunns 100 Hatchets

196 ADMINISTRATION OF

Albany y^ 24*^ of March 1689.

At A meeting were Present y^ Commissioners for y^

Citty & County of alb. advysing with Sundrey officers

of ye Militia There, where upon It is Resolved That

ye following persones be Commissionated, vizt.

Capt Jochim Staets Corner of Fort Orange always to keep

under Command in s*^ fort 60 men

Lievt Jonathan wrigt

Ens: John Hater

Pieter winne Toune Major""

Capt Johannis wendel

Melgert Wynants

Ens: Reynier Barentse

Capt Pieter van waggelen

Leift Robt Sanders ;>for alb: City

Ens: Joh: Bleeker Jun'

Capt Barnet Luwis

Leiv^ Marte Klock

Ens:

Capt Marten gerritse

Lievt Evert d'Ridder

Ens: Zymon van ness^

Capt Alexander glen

Leift Johannis glen ^>for ye County of alb.

Capt Jochim Staets Corner of Fort Orange always to keep

under Command in s*^ fort 60 men

Lievt Jonathan wrigt

Ens: John Hater

Pieter winne Toune Major""

Capt Johannis wendel

Melgert Wynants

Ens: Reynier Barentse

Capt Pieter van waggelen

Leift Robt Sanders ;>for alb: City

Ens: Joh: Bleeker Jun'

Capt Barnet Luwis

Leiv^ Marte Klock

Ens:

Capt Marten gerritse

Lievt Evert d'Ridder

Ens: Zymon van ness^

Capt Alexander glen

Leift Johannis glen ^>for ye County of alb.

Ens: douwe Aukus

Cap* Johannis Bensing ^

Lieft Andries Barentse

Ens: Johannis Janse

Ordered That ye afores<^ Commissionated officers Now are Estabhseth & shall from this time forth Remaine, and be in full Power & ye Authority, & ye Authority for ye Militia of this & County To act & doe in all matters and things relating Militarie affaires according to y^ Rules & decipline of war, untill further order from his Maje king William of England Scotland french & Irland «&c. & That seaven of ye s'* Commission''^ shall be and are hereby Constilutcd & aPointed a Court Marshall To Consult, apoint. Judge, order. Censure & determing whatsoever shall aroise under marchall

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER. 197

notice within this Citty & County whereof Three Captains & Toune Major are always to be members, onles in y® Majors absence, Then y® Eldert Capt of y^ Fort orange is ever to Preside, To whom all Souldiers & others that are able to bear armes from 16 years old and upwards are to give due Reverence & obedience as they will Answer y® Contrary at their utmost Perrill, dated in alb: The day & year first written & in y« Second year of his Maj®^ Reign

notice within this Citty & County whereof Three Captains & Toune Major are always to be members, onles in y® Majors absence, Then y® Eldert Capt of y^ Fort orange is ever to Preside, To whom all Souldiers & others that are able to bear armes from 16 years old and upwards are to give due Reverence & obedience as they will Answer y® Contrary at their utmost Perrill, dated in alb: The day & year first written & in y« Second year of his Maj®^ Reign

By order of y® Commission''*

[Translation.]

By the Commissioners, Mayor Aldermen and Justices &* of the City and County of Albany.

You are hereby ordered in his Majestys King William's name to take hence forthwith 17 Soldiers under your command, and march with them towards Schagtkook, and take thence (according to the Indians' promise) 20 savages with you and proceed thence to Crown Point, where you shall remain and keep good watch by day & by night -- especially detach each day good outscouts and spies about half a dutch mile beyond said Crown Point until Sundown, and whenever you perceive or meet any French or their Indians from Canada you shall endeavour to despoil, plunder and do them all injury as enemies, according to the usage of War ; and the aforesaid Soldiers are hereby strictly charged to obey their officers in all things.

In like manner Dirk albertse Brad is sent with that view with the aforesaid Company of Soldiers as guide and Indian Interpreter, who shall advise and consult with the aforesaid officers in all things that relate to the advantage of his Majt'^^ interest and this undertaken expedition ; and further you shall remain until further order at the aforesaid Crown point, unless you are assured that a large army of the Enemy is really and truly approaching which it is impossible to resist; then you must send a messenger hither cith cito and endeavor to do your best as far as in your power.

In like manner Dirk albertse Brad is sent with that view with the aforesaid Company of Soldiers as guide and Indian Interpreter, who shall advise and consult with the aforesaid officers in all things that relate to the advantage of his Majt'^^ interest and this undertaken expedition ; and further you shall remain until further order at the aforesaid Crown point, unless you are assured that a large army of the Enemy is really and truly approaching which it is impossible to resist; then you must send a messenger hither cith cito and endeavor to do your best as far as in your power. Meanwhile you shall occasionally try to make some Bark Canoes to be used should necessity require.

We conclude then that you shall remain at the Crown point aforesaid until further order ; that is if you be not necessitated

198 ADMINISTRATION OF

as abovestated. Thus given under our hands in Albany this 26^^

March and in the Second Year of his Majesty's reign annoq:

dom. 1690. Was Signed

J. Bruyn,

To Capt Jacobus d'Warm Johannis Provoost

over the 17 Soldiers aforesaid. P*" Schuyler,

DiRCK Wessels, Lev. van Schayk.

Albany, 27 March Ao 1690.

Capt Jacob Milborne, We expect that you have arrived safely to day at N. Yorck. We are obliged to notify you to procure these indispensable necessaries viz. 3 @ 400 unmanufactured horns which can be easily had at Nicolaas Blanks and can be quickly put in order here ; further as much duffels as you can get, bleu baize for shirts, provision 400 lbs Swan shot, 50 Kettles.

DiRCK Wessels, Lev. van Schayk.

Albany, 27 March Ao 1690.

Capt Jacob Milborne, We expect that you have arrived safely to day at N. Yorck. We are obliged to notify you to procure these indispensable necessaries viz. 3 @ 400 unmanufactured horns which can be easily had at Nicolaas Blanks and can be quickly put in order here ; further as much duffels as you can get, bleu baize for shirts, provision 400 lbs Swan shot, 50 Kettles.

Yesterday evening the Soldiers tormented us considerably for blankets, as it was very cold. We went every where and could not find any The Soldiers from the outposts, also, whom we provided with duffels for coverlets, namely from our o-wn duffels -- so that our stock which was intended for the Indians is diminished. The Soldiers in the fort must also have duffels as blankets are not to be had here.

The picquet proceed immediately to their post. I forgot to send to you for 8 @ 10 hour glasses which are very necessary for the watches. Wherewith, doubting itot of your diligence and speedy return, We remain

Your affectionate friends

Johannes Provoost & in the name of J. H. Bruyn.

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER. 199

Albany 28. March 1690. List of the Goods sejit from York and received from Mons^ Jan Hendricksen Brujn and Johannes Proofoost to be distributed among the Refugees of Schoonechtede, to wit -- 2348^ Dutch ells of Osenb: Linen 3 p^ Serge 13 p" Stockings 72 ells pennestout and delivered to the Deacons of Schoonectede and the Deacons of Albany, to wit : --

Johannes Provoost & in the name of J. H. Bruyn.

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER. 199

Albany 28. March 1690. List of the Goods sejit from York and received from Mons^ Jan Hendricksen Brujn and Johannes Proofoost to be distributed among the Refugees of Schoonechtede, to wit -- 2348^ Dutch ells of Osenb: Linen 3 p^ Serge 13 p" Stockings 72 ells pennestout and delivered to the Deacons of Schoonectede and the Deacons of Albany, to wit : --

Barent Wimp Jan Byvanck Johannes de Wandelaer Jacob Loockermans first, distributed to Sarge

Barent Wimp 6| ells

Harmen Vedder 6|

Symen Schemenhoorn 6|

Symen Groot 6|

Arent Vedder 6|

Amie Widow of Frans 6|

Willem Appel 6|

Goosen Van Oort 6^

Samuel Bradt 6^

Andries Bradt ; 6^

Johannes Dyckman 6^

Geertruy Groot 6^

3 ps Sarge distributed of 79 & |

List of the Pennestout to Pennestout

Aces Cornelise 7 ells

Dirck Bradt. 7

Isack de Teurcx 8

Nieces Volckers. 3^

Johannes Dyckman 3

Jan Eps 7

Loowies Coopeele 3^

200 ADMINISTRATION OF

Pieter Van Olinda ,. 7

Gerret Jansen 5

Willem Van Eerde 3|

Arent Vedder 3^

Elias Swart 7

Jan Buys 4

Geertruy Groot .• 3

72 ells

List of the Stockings Marius Vedder one pair of Stockings .

Symen Groot one pair

Jan Buys

Willem Appel

Symen Schemenhooren ,

Gyspert Gerrets

Harmen Vedder

Hendrick Gardeniers

Samel Bradt ,

Dirck Heffelingh

Adam Frooman

Tuenis Carstensen

Gerret Gysbersen

The no. of the Stockings 13 prs

List of the Osenburg Linen

Harmen Vedder 80 ells

Gerret Jansen 5

Willem Van Eerde 3|

Arent Vedder 3^

Elias Swart 7

Jan Buys 4

Geertruy Groot .• 3

72 ells

List of the Stockings Marius Vedder one pair of Stockings .

Symen Groot one pair

Jan Buys

Willem Appel

Symen Schemenhooren ,

Gyspert Gerrets

Harmen Vedder

Hendrick Gardeniers

Samel Bradt ,

Dirck Heffelingh

Adam Frooman

Tuenis Carstensen

Gerret Gysbersen

The no. of the Stockings 13 prs

List of the Osenburg Linen

Harmen Vedder 80 ells

Jan Eps 70

Catlyn Barensen 70

Dirck Bradt 65

Barent Wemp 70

Dirck Hesselinge"^ 58

Willem Appel 80

Goosen Van Oort 50

Gyspert Gerrets 80

Nieces Volckertsen 20

l.IEUT. GOV. LEISLER. 20$

Jacob van Laer 20

Willem van Eerde 75

Cornells Viele 40

Marius Haegedoorn 40

Jannetie Schermenhooren 40

Cornelis Schermenhooren 20

Citte Bradt 60

Henderick Gardeniers 40

Cornelis Claesen 20

Geertruy Groot 31

Susanne Tellers 50

Aces Cornelise 50

Dieuer vVimp 55

Anne Harmensen 65

Tryntie Bosboom 20

Symon Volcker 30

Samel Bradt 50

Tryntie Schaets 80

David Cristofelsen's children * . . . . 50

Johannes Pootmans children 70

Adam Frooman 70

Symon Schermenhooren 50

Purmerent 40

Symen Groot ' 80

Fytie Pietersen Rosboom 20

Distributed to Schoonechtede 1809 ells

List of the Linen distributed in the Bush -- ( Woestine)

Elias Swart ..." 36 ells

Lauries Coopesen 20

Isack Teuerx 40

Jan Buys 23

Tuenis Carstensen 35

Binnonie Arentsen [Corlaer] 25

Dauit Marienissen 30^

Elias Gysehng 30

Arent Vedder 30

202 ADMINISTRATION OF

Fitter Van Olinda 35

Jan Frooman 30

Johannes Pootmans children 70

Adam Frooman 70

Symon Schermenhooren 50

Purmerent 40

Symen Groot ' 80

Fytie Pietersen Rosboom 20

Distributed to Schoonechtede 1809 ells

List of the Linen distributed in the Bush -- ( Woestine)

Elias Swart ..." 36 ells

Lauries Coopesen 20

Isack Teuerx 40

Jan Buys 23

Tuenis Carstensen 35

Binnonie Arentsen [Corlaer] 25

Dauit Marienissen 30^

Elias Gysehng 30

Arent Vedder 30

202 ADMINISTRATION OF

Fitter Van Olinda 35

Jan Frooman 30

Manis Vediler 24

Tuenis Viele 20

Tryntie Verwy 15

Claes Graef 35

Jan Hilt 25

Cornells Groot 20

Jan Luycessen 18

Johannes Dyckman 30

Lysbet Cornelissen 15

tf 540 From the other side 1809

By me

Johannes De Wandelaer

Deacon of Albany.

At a meeting of Mayor Aldermen & Common Comicil holden in Alby this 28 March 1690 Present, P"" Schuyler Alb* Ryckman,

Dirck Wesselse Reynier Barentz,

L. V. Schayck, E^-ert Bancker,

J J Bleeker, Eghbert Teunissen

Claes Ripsen Ger* Reyersen.

Having taken into Consideration how we shall obtain for King William's ace' the ammunition and provision which we are obliged to deliver from this County pursuant to our preceding Resolution adopted with the Hon^i^ Commissioners from N. York on the 22"^ March last, and prepare forthwith for the Equipment of an Army both of Christians and Indians against our Enemies of Canada, and Resolve as followeth --

Pieter Schuyler & Dirck Wesselse are appointed to get ready 6000 lbs har'd bread for the King's ace* Johannis Wendel 100 prepared deer skins Levinus Van Schayk 150 skepels peas

Having taken into Consideration how we shall obtain for King William's ace' the ammunition and provision which we are obliged to deliver from this County pursuant to our preceding Resolution adopted with the Hon^i^ Commissioners from N. York on the 22"^ March last, and prepare forthwith for the Equipment of an Army both of Christians and Indians against our Enemies of Canada, and Resolve as followeth --

Pieter Schuyler & Dirck Wesselse are appointed to get ready 6000 lbs har'd bread for the King's ace* Johannis Wendel 100 prepared deer skins Levinus Van Schayk 150 skepels peas

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER. 203

Jan Janse Bleeker &. Reynier Barentse 60 guns & 100 axes

Claes Ripsen & Albert Ryckman the materials & expence for repairing the following -- 30 B, Canoes.

Evert Bancker Eghbert Teunissen & Ger* Ryersen for 30 Bark Ganoes

Joh: Cuyler the 400 lbs Powder

Gabriel Thomson the 100 gall Rom.

By the Commissioners, the Mayor Aldermen & Justices &ca of the City and County of Albany.

You are hereby ordered in his Majt'es name to take hence forthwith under your command 9 men and march with Jannetie or Laurence the Mohawk Indian and his party of savages with some Schagtkooks Indians upward about seven miles beyond the Crownpoint unto the Otter-creek, or some other better place or Rendesvous which you may consider more suitable safer and more advantageous -- where you shall remain and keep good watch day and night, and send out especially good scouts and spies every day till Sundown, and you shall correspond daily with Capt Jacobus de Warm & his soldiers who are sent to the aforesaid Crown point, and mutually communicate to each other all remarkable occurences, and should you perceive or meet any French or Canada Indians, you must endeavor to despoil, plunder and do them all injury as Enemies conformably to the Custom of War : And the aforesaid 9 men are hereby strictly charged to obey their officers in all things.

You are hereby ordered in his Majt'es name to take hence forthwith under your command 9 men and march with Jannetie or Laurence the Mohawk Indian and his party of savages with some Schagtkooks Indians upward about seven miles beyond the Crownpoint unto the Otter-creek, or some other better place or Rendesvous which you may consider more suitable safer and more advantageous -- where you shall remain and keep good watch day and night, and send out especially good scouts and spies every day till Sundown, and you shall correspond daily with Capt Jacobus de Warm & his soldiers who are sent to the aforesaid Crown point, and mutually communicate to each other all remarkable occurences, and should you perceive or meet any French or Canada Indians, you must endeavor to despoil, plunder and do them all injury as Enemies conformably to the Custom of War : And the aforesaid 9 men are hereby strictly charged to obey their officers in all things.

And the Officers shall in all things»advise with the aforesaid Indian, Jannetie, as to what concerns his Majisty's Interest and this undertaken Expedition, You shall, likewise, remain at the afores<i Otter-Creek, or at the place you may think fit as above, for the time of one month except you really and truly perceive the approach of a pow^erful enemy's force, which you cannot resist, then you must Cito cito send a Messenger hither, and the remainder of Your Company must return immediately here to the City.

But if there be any Volunteers, either Christians or Indians who will proceed from the aforesaid Otterkill to Canada as Spies,

And the Officers shall in all things»advise with the aforesaid Indian, Jannetie, as to what concerns his Majisty's Interest and this undertaken Expedition, You shall, likewise, remain at the afores<i Otter-Creek, or at the place you may think fit as above, for the time of one month except you really and truly perceive the approach of a pow^erful enemy's force, which you cannot resist, then you must Cito cito send a Messenger hither, and the remainder of Your Company must return immediately here to the City.

But if there be any Volunteers, either Christians or Indians who will proceed from the aforesaid Otterkill to Canada as Spies,

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to reconnoitre or to take prisoners they have permission so to do, provided the post at the aforesaid Otterkill or your sojourn, shall always remain fully established. Meanwhile you shall- manufacture some Bark Canoes which you can use according to Circumstances. Thus Given under our hands In alby. this 31^* March, and in the S^d year of his Maj^xs Reign Annoq: Dom. 1690

J Bbuyn To Capt Abraham . Joh: Provoost

Schuyler P' Schuyler

DiRCK Wesselse Joh: Wendel N: B. the aforesaid 9 men are Arent Schuyler David Kettelhuyn Tho Sjeer

Casper Teller Daniel Brad Willem the Indian

But Teunissen Hendk Jansen van Saragtoge

By the Commissioners, the Mayor, Aldermen & Justices of the Peace of the City & County of Albany. Whereas you were ordered in your preceding Commission dated 26*^ March last to remain at Crown point till further orders as more fully appears in said Commission, and we are now asked if any other better sojourn or place of Rendezvous can be found --

Casper Teller Daniel Brad Willem the Indian

But Teunissen Hendk Jansen van Saragtoge

By the Commissioners, the Mayor, Aldermen & Justices of the Peace of the City & County of Albany. Whereas you were ordered in your preceding Commission dated 26*^ March last to remain at Crown point till further orders as more fully appears in said Commission, and we are now asked if any other better sojourn or place of Rendezvous can be found --

These are, therefore, if you can find out any fitter place than the aforesaid Crown Point which you Know will be more secure, to empower you to do so with advice and consultation of Dirk Albertsen Brad and the Schagtkook Indians, on condition that you Send out Spies dayly towards the said Crown Point: You shall also daily correspond with Capt Abraham Schuyler and his people and mutually communicate all notable occurrences. And further you shall follow and obey your previous commission in all things. Thus given under our hands In Albany this l^t April in the 2"'' Year of his Majestys Reign A^. Dom'. 1690.

Was Signed, J. Bruyn

To Capt Jacobus Joh. Provoost

de Warm Peter Schuyler

DiRCK Wesselse Joh: Wendell

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[Translation.]

THE COMMISSARIES AT ALBANY TO LEISLER.

Alby, the 2d April! 1690.

Mynheer -- Mynheer, We again yesterday sent up a Scouting Party of 9 @ 10 Cliristians with about as many Indians who will ( ooperate as far as possible with the party previously sent up, again:^t our enemies the French and their Indians from Canada, tor his Majestys Interest.

To Capt Jacobus Joh. Provoost

de Warm Peter Schuyler

DiRCK Wesselse Joh: Wendell

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[Translation.]

THE COMMISSARIES AT ALBANY TO LEISLER.

Alby, the 2d April! 1690.

Mynheer -- Mynheer, We again yesterday sent up a Scouting Party of 9 @ 10 Cliristians with about as many Indians who will ( ooperate as far as possible with the party previously sent up, again:^t our enemies the French and their Indians from Canada, tor his Majestys Interest.

The Sheriff and County Clerk forwarded also yesterday the Minutes and other Books & papers &c. belonging to this City and the County of Albany, but found the Registers only to 1^* December 1685. And Robbert Livingstons wife said, she has no Knowledge of the others. Item, were in like manner. Since, all the Excise Books and ^-cs concerning his Majestys Revenue because there were reasons numerous enough to secure said Livingston, so that he may give explanations of all the accounts.

N: B. We also Send your Honour enclosed, six sworn affidavits against the aforesaid Livingston in behalf of his Majesty. Item, herewith goes, besides, a packet of papers which we found in an old box in which were also discovered Some articles of value {Klyriodie goederen) which heretofore belonged to the Canadian Jesuit Valiand. These we have inventoried here for his Majestys use until further Order.

We also pursuant to your Honor's order allowed the freeholders of this City & County to Choose & elect 2 proper persons to consult & conclude at New York concerning his Majesty's interest in this conjuncture, and the majority of votes have accordingly fallen on Capt Jan Janse Bleeker «& Reyer Schermerhoren, and inasmuch as there is no sloop at present here in which the aforesaid can depart, they shall be forwarded by the first opportunity were it only a canoe.

We also pursuant to your Honor's order allowed the freeholders of this City & County to Choose & elect 2 proper persons to consult & conclude at New York concerning his Majesty's interest in this conjuncture, and the majority of votes have accordingly fallen on Capt Jan Janse Bleeker «& Reyer Schermerhoren, and inasmuch as there is no sloop at present here in which the aforesaid can depart, they shall be forwarded by the first opportunity were it only a canoe. At present no more from

Your Honour's faithful Friends Endorsed

Alb. 2 ap" 1690 Copy van Een brief Aen d'Luyt. gov'" Jacob Lcysler in hct fort W'n tot N. Yorke.

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DEPOSITIONS AGAINST LIVINGSTON.

Present J Bruyn Jan J Bleeker

Johannes Prov* Joh Cuyler

Akes Cornellissen Van Slyck of the County of Albany, aged about 50 years being sworn on the Holy Evangelists before M' Jan Jan sen Bleeker Justus of the Peace declares that about the middle of Feb A° 168| he was with his wife Grietje and George Aersen at Robbert Livingston's house and that he deponent stated and said to said Livingston Thou hast read the King's Declaration in English but I cannot understand it -- therefore repeat it to me in Dutch. Whereupon the aforesaid Livingston answered & said -- That the King stated that many of his Subjects had run away from England to Holland, of whom the Prince is the Chief Rebel-- and said further, Let him come to Englandj he shall find there as good Soldiers *to oppose him as he shall bring with him. And further he saith not. Thus in Albany this P* April and in the 2id Year of his Majesty's Reign A° Dom: 1690.

Whereupon the aforesaid Livingston answered & said -- That the King stated that many of his Subjects had run away from England to Holland, of whom the Prince is the Chief Rebel-- and said further, Let him come to Englandj he shall find there as good Soldiers *to oppose him as he shall bring with him. And further he saith not. Thus in Albany this P* April and in the 2id Year of his Majesty's Reign A° Dom: 1690.

Sworn before Me.

Grietje wife of Akes Cornelissen, aged about 45 years being sworn before Jan Janse Bleeker Justus of the Peace declares that she was with her husband Akes & Joris Aersen about the Middle of February 168f at Rob* Livingston's house, and that she Deponent heard said Livingston state that the King said that the Prince is the head of the rebels. And further she knoweth not well whether she heard from Livingston or her husband or from Jor: Aersen -- she, however, heard one of the three say that Livingston had also said that divers English subjects had run away from England to Holland; also, let him but come to England he shall there find as good soldiers as he shall bring with him, and she further saith not. Thus, in Alby 1 April 1690

Present. J Bruyn Joh Provoost Joh Wendel

Reyer Schermerhooren of the county of Albany, aged about 38 years being sworn before M' Johannis Wendel, Justus of the Peace, declares that he was last harvest at Sweer Teunissens van Velsen's

And further she knoweth not well whether she heard from Livingston or her husband or from Jor: Aersen -- she, however, heard one of the three say that Livingston had also said that divers English subjects had run away from England to Holland; also, let him but come to England he shall there find as good soldiers as he shall bring with him, and she further saith not. Thus, in Alby 1 April 1690

Present. J Bruyn Joh Provoost Joh Wendel

Reyer Schermerhooren of the county of Albany, aged about 38 years being sworn before M' Johannis Wendel, Justus of the Peace, declares that he was last harvest at Sweer Teunissens van Velsen's

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER. . 207

bouse at Schanhegtade, where Joris Aersen, Capt Sander Glen, Job Glen & Myndert Wemp were present, and that then Jorls Aersen was asked if be had heard Rob* Livingston Say that the Prince of Orange (who is our King of England &ca) -y^as the head of the Rebels who invaded England with the Prince A" 1688. Whereupon the aforesaid Jor: Aersen answered, No -- I did not hear Livingston say so ; but he said this -- that in the declaration which the Late King James issued against the Hollanders be had read that the Prince was declared to be the Head of the Rebels -- Whereupon Meyndert Wemp again said in the presence of the aforesaid Company -- Remember this well ; for Joris Aersen shall yet make these words good ; and said, further, that he will note down in his book the words which Joris aforesaid has there stated. And further he saith not. Thus in Alby this l^t April 1690

Whereupon the aforesaid Jor: Aersen answered, No -- I did not hear Livingston say so ; but he said this -- that in the declaration which the Late King James issued against the Hollanders be had read that the Prince was declared to be the Head of the Rebels -- Whereupon Meyndert Wemp again said in the presence of the aforesaid Company -- Remember this well ; for Joris Aersen shall yet make these words good ; and said, further, that he will note down in his book the words which Joris aforesaid has there stated. And further he saith not. Thus in Alby this l^t April 1690

Simon Schermerhoren of the County of Albany aged about 32 years being sworn in presence of M'" Johannis Wendel Justus of the Peace declares, that he was last harvest in his house at Schanegtady where Joris Aersen came and related to him Deponent how Rob* Livingston had' told him that the Declaration issued against the Hollanders by the late King James denounced the Prince of Orange as the head of the Rebels; and that he Joris had shewn this declaration to Dom : Tassemaker at the time minister of Schanhegtady, to learn if there were any such thing in it, but Dom: Tassemaker could see nothing of the sort there ; and as the Deponent afterwards heard that Joris tried to alter the aforesaid Livingston's words, he asked Joris if he now denied that he had spoken to Deponent against Livingston? Whereupon Joris answered, I deny nothing of what I told you herein, for I stated the same to the Domine and the whole consistory of Schanegtady, and I shall not deny it even should I die the death, for Akes Corn^ & his wife were likewise present when Livingston spoke so of our Prince, notwithstanding that Akes now says he is sick, and his wife says she is only a woman.

Simon Schermerhoren of the County of Albany aged about 32 years being sworn in presence of M'" Johannis Wendel Justus of the Peace declares, that he was last harvest in his house at Schanegtady where Joris Aersen came and related to him Deponent how Rob* Livingston had' told him that the Declaration issued against the Hollanders by the late King James denounced the Prince of Orange as the head of the Rebels; and that he Joris had shewn this declaration to Dom : Tassemaker at the time minister of Schanhegtady, to learn if there were any such thing in it, but Dom: Tassemaker could see nothing of the sort there ; and as the Deponent afterwards heard that Joris tried to alter the aforesaid Livingston's words, he asked Joris if he now denied that he had spoken to Deponent against Livingston? Whereupon Joris answered, I deny nothing of what I told you herein, for I stated the same to the Domine and the whole consistory of Schanegtady, and I shall not deny it even should I die the death, for Akes Corn^ & his wife were likewise present when Livingston spoke so of our Prince, notwithstanding that Akes now says he is sick, and his wife says she is only a woman. But, said Joris, when they are put on their oaths they will speak the truth, and should they not, yet will I do it. Item, Joris said, it vexes me much that such slanders should be stated of our Prince as he is

Whereupon Joris answered, I deny nothing of what I told you herein, for I stated the same to the Domine and the whole consistory of Schanegtady, and I shall not deny it even should I die the death, for Akes Corn^ & his wife were likewise present when Livingston spoke so of our Prince, notwithstanding that Akes now says he is sick, and his wife says she is only a woman. But, said Joris, when they are put on their oaths they will speak the truth, and should they not, yet will I do it. Item, Joris said, it vexes me much that such slanders should be stated of our Prince as he is

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iny countryman, for I too am an Amsterdam boy. And further saith not Thus in Albany, l^t April 1690.

Myndert Harraensen of the County of Albany, aged about 47 years, being sworn before Johannis Wendel Justus of the Peace, declares that last harvest in his house, he asked Joris Aersen if it were true that he heard Rob*^ Livingston say that our Prince of Orange was the head of the Rebels'? Whereupon the aforesaid Joris Aersen answered No ; I did not hear Livingston say that ; but he said this, that the Late King James hath in his Declaration against the Hollanders pronounced the Prince to be the head of the Rebels, and further saith not. Thus in Alby this l^t April 1690.

Present J Bruyn, Job Provoost, J J Bleeker

Myndert Harraensen of the County of Albany, aged about 47 years, being sworn before Johannis Wendel Justus of the Peace, declares that last harvest in his house, he asked Joris Aersen if it were true that he heard Rob*^ Livingston say that our Prince of Orange was the head of the Rebels'? Whereupon the aforesaid Joris Aersen answered No ; I did not hear Livingston say that ; but he said this, that the Late King James hath in his Declaration against the Hollanders pronounced the Prince to be the head of the Rebels, and further saith not. Thus in Alby this l^t April 1690.

Present J Bruyn, Job Provoost, J J Bleeker

Capt. Sander Glen Justus of the Peace of the County of Alby, aged about 43 years being sworn before M' Jan Jansen Bleeker, Justus of the Peace, declares that he heard Joris Aersen say several times last summer or last harvest, that it was too much reported of him Joris that he should have spoken against Rob' Livingston ; and that Joris also said what I heard Livingston say of the Prince, Akes CorneUssen and his wife were there then present when he read the declaration ; they well know what he said^ and further saith not. Thus in Albany this l^t April 1690.

Present: -- J Bruyn, Rich<i Pretty,

Johannis Provoost, Job Cuyler.

Inventory of some goods heretofore the Property of the Father, or Jesuit Valiand of Canada. They are, on information of Jan Gowand Willem Hollie, transferred to us for his Majesty's interest, still remaining at present, & until further order, at the house of Jan Gow aforesaid. Thus in Alby this 1^* April 1690. Found in one old chest as follows: -- 22 Bunches of black Beads, also some loose d"

Present: -- J Bruyn, Rich<i Pretty,

Johannis Provoost, Job Cuyler.

Inventory of some goods heretofore the Property of the Father, or Jesuit Valiand of Canada. They are, on information of Jan Gowand Willem Hollie, transferred to us for his Majesty's interest, still remaining at present, & until further order, at the house of Jan Gow aforesaid. Thus in Alby this 1^* April 1690. Found in one old chest as follows: -- 22 Bunches of black Beads, also some loose d"

1 The following was adiicd here in the original but afterwards expunged:-- "And deponent further saith that he repeatedly heard several persons, in the course of conversation say that the Prince is the head of the Rebels; But knows not from whom he hoard it."

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2 doz: little looking glasses for Indians 12 little Patrenoster Chains (Rosaries.)

1 priest's white surplice; also 2 @ 3 little shirts &«'.

3 small bunches of Copper finger-rings.

4 doz tinder boxes with steel & flints.

5 small papers of Needles

2 papers of Awls

1 Compass

2 Belts

1 Red matting table cover {strootvnsch fafelkleed) 1 do Chimney little Valanee [shoorsteen valletje)

3 parcels of garden Stuff

1 old ditto

2 little paintings 5 burning glasses

1 handsome pair of womens hose 27 Uttle books 11 paper pictures

3 blank books

1 pr. shoes & 1 pr. slippers & nothing else of Importance. Item found in a Small Basket: --

1 little bell, weight about 16 lbs. 7 old axes

1 Compass

2 Belts

1 Red matting table cover {strootvnsch fafelkleed) 1 do Chimney little Valanee [shoorsteen valletje)

3 parcels of garden Stuff

1 old ditto

2 little paintings 5 burning glasses

1 handsome pair of womens hose 27 Uttle books 11 paper pictures

3 blank books

1 pr. shoes & 1 pr. slippers & nothing else of Importance. Item found in a Small Basket: --

1 little bell, weight about 16 lbs. 7 old axes

4 old adzes

2 planeing chisels 2 old chisels

1 little copper shears

1 small hatchet

1 small square in a joiners bench

1 small anvil with a horn

1 hand vice

1 large Auger

1 set of bits

2 files

3 old dishes

3 prs of ice spurs, (creepers) 1 crooked nippers •

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1 old plane 3 Rings for

2 small hammers 1 iron pick-hook

Item, some other pieces of old Iron of little or no importance; of no value. Johannis Sand. Glen of the county of Albany about 42 years old being Sworn before Jan Wendel, Justus of the Peace, declares that Rob* Livingston came last harvest to Schannegtade and enquired expressly for Joris Aersen, and said he would give a (juart or two to whomsoever would bring Joris, as he was in the Bush, for he must speak with him. Whereupon Deponent asked what had Joris done. To which Livingston Answered, You know well what I heard, sitice I heard Joris hath thus spoken against you -- Deponent replied, I know it not. And when he Deponent afterwards saw Joris Aersen, he asked him, how the matter stood about which Livingston had come to him? to which Joris answered-- If the people to whom I spoke about Livingston have not changed my words, Livingston is in no danger, neither have I.

Whereupon Deponent asked what had Joris done. To which Livingston Answered, You know well what I heard, sitice I heard Joris hath thus spoken against you -- Deponent replied, I know it not. And when he Deponent afterwards saw Joris Aersen, he asked him, how the matter stood about which Livingston had come to him? to which Joris answered-- If the people to whom I spoke about Livingston have not changed my words, Livingston is in no danger, neither have I. Otherwise I shall have difficulty; And further saith not. Thus in Albany this 2d April 1690.

Newyork Aprill 2d 1690, To the Hon^ifi the Governor & Gent in authority for his Mamies Collony of Connecticutt. HoNBLE Sirs, -- Whereas Captn Jonathan Bull hath by order from the authority of your collony, withdrawen the forces sent for Albany contrary to the order of those commissionated for that post and the expectation both of the Christians & Indian Confederates, to the great discouragement of the remaining forces for his Mamies service in that frontier, In some parts to supply that defect, It is desired that Mr. Samuel Edsall & Mr. pembroke the bearer hereof, may have license & free leave to beat the drum lor raising such volunteers as shall list themselves in his Ma^es service for Albany afores*i, & transport the same into this place, )r directly thither without any lett hindrance or moleslatione

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER, 211

whatsoever, Morover desireing your aide & assistance therein,

which requiest of ours we hope not to faill of, Subscribing your loving friends & neighbours &c.

Samuel Edsall & Mr. pembroke the bearer hereof, may have license & free leave to beat the drum lor raising such volunteers as shall list themselves in his Ma^es service for Albany afores*i, & transport the same into this place, )r directly thither without any lett hindrance or moleslatione

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whatsoever, Morover desireing your aide & assistance therein,

which requiest of ours we hope not to faill of, Subscribing your loving friends & neighbours &c.

CmCULAJl TO THE GOVERNOES OF THE SEVERAL PROVINCES.

New york Aprill 2d 1690:

HoNBLE Sir -- The unexpected surprisall of a small village called skenectady by the french & their Indian Confederates hath so allarmed the fronteer post of Albany & those of new England that it is a work necessary to be well consulted how to secure that place, the wellfare whereof concernes all the neighbouring Collonies; And therefore having certane notice of 2500 french posted in Montroyall which advanceth from Quebeck towards Albany near 250 miles & an additional strenth of the Indianes being expected, may sooner attack our afores^ post then happily we are aware of, wee having done what our circumstances & endeavours could well contribute, have likewise communicated the same to the Governor of Boston, & the gentlemen of Connecticutt are likewise advertised thereof, insomuch that wee propose for a generall assistance that such persones as to you shall seem meet may be commissionated to treat \vith them of new England, Virginia, pensilvania & Jerseys relating this important affaire here at New york being adjudged the medium between the parties concerned upon the 24ti» day of Aprill next after this date, that soe we may conclude what may conduce most to the Kings intrest, wellfare of the provinces & the prevention if not destructione of the enymies &c.

HoNBLE Sir -- The unexpected surprisall of a small village called skenectady by the french & their Indian Confederates hath so allarmed the fronteer post of Albany & those of new England that it is a work necessary to be well consulted how to secure that place, the wellfare whereof concernes all the neighbouring Collonies; And therefore having certane notice of 2500 french posted in Montroyall which advanceth from Quebeck towards Albany near 250 miles & an additional strenth of the Indianes being expected, may sooner attack our afores^ post then happily we are aware of, wee having done what our circumstances & endeavours could well contribute, have likewise communicated the same to the Governor of Boston, & the gentlemen of Connecticutt are likewise advertised thereof, insomuch that wee propose for a generall assistance that such persones as to you shall seem meet may be commissionated to treat \vith them of new England, Virginia, pensilvania & Jerseys relating this important affaire here at New york being adjudged the medium between the parties concerned upon the 24ti» day of Aprill next after this date, that soe we may conclude what may conduce most to the Kings intrest, wellfare of the provinces & the prevention if not destructione of the enymies &c.

*THE SPEAKER OF THE MARYLAND ASSEMBLY TO LEISLER.

By ye Assembly Aprill ye 3d 1690.

HoN^LE S^i-- Your letters of ye 4«> March last to Capt John Coode, with copy of one from Barbadoes 27 Janury p'ceeding to your Hon"" inclosed, hath been communicated to this House, y* Representative body of this Province now assembled & met

*THE SPEAKER OF THE MARYLAND ASSEMBLY TO LEISLER.

By ye Assembly Aprill ye 3d 1690.

HoN^LE S^i-- Your letters of ye 4«> March last to Capt John Coode, with copy of one from Barbadoes 27 Janury p'ceeding to your Hon"" inclosed, hath been communicated to this House, y* Representative body of this Province now assembled & met

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together for their Ma^'*'" service who, after o»' hearty thanks for your kind expressions anil demonstracons of friendship to this Province therein sett forth, thinke fitt to signifie o^ due sense and trouble for that sad and miserable accident befell you from y« French & their Indians in your parts and the horrid & bloody Massacre of your people y^ w** we heartily condole & lament, have taken y^ same into o^" serious Consideracon and unanimously voted speedy aid and assistance ags* that comon & tyrannicall Enemy & disturber of our peace to be sent you, but for y^ way &. manner of soe doing & y^ measures therein to be taken for y*' more effectuall doing thereof (considering y® present juncture Sa ye infancy & weakness of o^" Country) we have recommended y« same to y^ Managem* of a select comittee for that purpose appointed, upon whose report to this house W^ will be w*h all expedition, wee shall be able to give you a more ample & satisfactory ace* for their Ma*'*^ service & the seasonable reliefe & further security of all their subjects in these parts of America, wherein & for all yo"" friendly & kind respects shewne to this province; wee shall, what in us lies, endeavour to be in no wise wanting of o'^ duty & making such suitable returns & acknowledgm^s as we are capable of; in y® mean time for matters of news & a more p'ticular ace* of affaires, we recomend y"" Hon ""■ to Capt John Coode, who will supply p^sent defects of S^ yo^^ Honoi-s Most Humble Serves

together for their Ma^'*'" service who, after o»' hearty thanks for your kind expressions anil demonstracons of friendship to this Province therein sett forth, thinke fitt to signifie o^ due sense and trouble for that sad and miserable accident befell you from y« French & their Indians in your parts and the horrid & bloody Massacre of your people y^ w** we heartily condole & lament, have taken y^ same into o^" serious Consideracon and unanimously voted speedy aid and assistance ags* that comon & tyrannicall Enemy & disturber of our peace to be sent you, but for y^ way &. manner of soe doing & y^ measures therein to be taken for y*' more effectuall doing thereof (considering y® present juncture Sa ye infancy & weakness of o^" Country) we have recommended y« same to y^ Managem* of a select comittee for that purpose appointed, upon whose report to this house W^ will be w*h all expedition, wee shall be able to give you a more ample & satisfactory ace* for their Ma*'*^ service & the seasonable reliefe & further security of all their subjects in these parts of America, wherein & for all yo"" friendly & kind respects shewne to this province; wee shall, what in us lies, endeavour to be in no wise wanting of o'^ duty & making such suitable returns & acknowledgm^s as we are capable of; in y® mean time for matters of news & a more p'ticular ace* of affaires, we recomend y"" Hon ""■ to Capt John Coode, who will supply p^sent defects of S^ yo^^ Honoi-s Most Humble Serves

Signed pr order & in y® name of y® House

Kenelm Cheseldyn, Speaker To ye Honbie Jacob Leisler Esq'

Comander in Chief of his Ma*'®^ forces

in New Yorke. These for their Ma*'*^ Service

A List of y® Souldjers for y^ Expedition of Albany @ 25s. p"" Mont and their provision -- A. 1689 the 13 March in Fort william, & are departed on 2'^ april with Capt Jacob Milborne -f- Gerrit woutersen Serjeant two pisses of 8. 1- Thomis Chambers 9^ in mony & 125 6d. in duffels

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-j- Henry pyper 12s 6d in duffels 9^ in mony

-j- Symon Williams of Ranak 1 pc of 8 & 9^ in mony &

10s in duffels -\- Jean Marlett of Staten Island 1 lock & 4s in mony &

10s in duffels -j- Jacob Paers of Rye 9s in mony -|- Richard Marten 9s in mony & lOs in duffels -f- Richard Walters of Rye 9s in mony & lOs in duffels -\- Mattheuw Barends of Westchester 1 pc of 8. & 9s in

mony & 12s 6d. in duffels -\- Francis Mauriss of Staten Island 9s in mony -j- Daniell Magdaniell 9s. in mony 1 pr of shoes -f- Jonas Stevense of Rye 1 pr shoes & 1 pc of 8 & 9s in

mony & 12s 6d in duffels -|- Hendrick Hendricksen Staten Island 9s. in mony -|- Robert Raley 9s in mony -\- William Nobell 9s in mony

-j- Gerrit arentse of N. York 9s in mony & 10 in duffels -j- Jean faefre Staten Island 1 lock & 4s in mony & lOs. iin

mony & 12s 6d. in duffels -\- Francis Mauriss of Staten Island 9s in mony -j- Daniell Magdaniell 9s. in mony 1 pr of shoes -f- Jonas Stevense of Rye 1 pr shoes & 1 pc of 8 & 9s in

mony & 12s 6d in duffels -|- Hendrick Hendricksen Staten Island 9s. in mony -|- Robert Raley 9s in mony -\- William Nobell 9s in mony

-j- Gerrit arentse of N. York 9s in mony & 10 in duffels -j- Jean faefre Staten Island 1 lock & 4s in mony & lOs. iin

duffels -\- Pieter Berry 9s. in mony 1 pr shoes. -\- George Sharp 9s. in mony 1 pr shoes -}- John floid of N York 9s in mony & 10s in duffels -f- Philiph Coome 1 pc. of 8. & 9s in mony & 12s 6d in

duffels -j- John Mannin 9s in mony -j- John Poen 9s. in mony & 1 pr. shoes -\- Frans Thomasse of N. York 9s in mony -j- John Clark 12s 6d. in duffels 9s in mony -f- Charles Twist of Suffolk Bounds 1^ ps of 8 & 9s in

mony & 1 sword & 1 pc of 8. -|- Wilham Ingell 9s in mony & 12s. 6d. in duffels -{- Johannes Langestraet of N York 1^ pc of 8. -|- Johannes fyne of N York 1^ pc. of 8. -}- John Barsett of Rye 1 pr of shoes & 9s. in mony -[- Charles Olivatt 12s 6d. in duffels 9s. in mony ■ -j- William Cornes 12s 6d. in duffels 9s in mony

York 9s in mony -j- John Clark 12s 6d. in duffels 9s in mony -f- Charles Twist of Suffolk Bounds 1^ ps of 8 & 9s in

mony & 1 sword & 1 pc of 8. -|- Wilham Ingell 9s in mony & 12s. 6d. in duffels -{- Johannes Langestraet of N York 1^ pc of 8. -|- Johannes fyne of N York 1^ pc. of 8. -}- John Barsett of Rye 1 pr of shoes & 9s. in mony -[- Charles Olivatt 12s 6d. in duffels 9s. in mony ■ -j- William Cornes 12s 6d. in duffels 9s in mony

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f- Jolin Rob from Staten Island 9^ in mony

j- William haukisson 1 pr shoes & 9^ in mony

-j- Jean doulier from Staten Island 9* in mony & 125 6rf. in

duffels & 2 pc. of 8 for dyet & bringing over of peopli .

\- Thomas hunt Surgeon 9^. in mony & 1 pc of 8 for t' q

\- Robert Folther 9s in mony

f- gerrit Tapffen 9s in mony & 9s for to bring a man

f- Thomas Knight 9s in mony

-f- Ebenesar Lyon 9s. in mony.

-j- Thomas Cromwell 9s in mony

1- William Locker 9s. in mony

1- Patrick Magrigerie 9s in mony

\- Thomas Johnsen 9s in mony

(- Nathaniel Pietersen 9s in mony

1- John Boyd 9s in mony

1- Silley 3s. in mony

1- Robert Cam 9s in mony

Jan Cornelise

Johannes Van Tilburgh

hendrick martensen

f- gerrit Tapffen 9s in mony & 9s for to bring a man

f- Thomas Knight 9s in mony

-f- Ebenesar Lyon 9s. in mony.

-j- Thomas Cromwell 9s in mony

1- William Locker 9s. in mony

1- Patrick Magrigerie 9s in mony

\- Thomas Johnsen 9s in mony

(- Nathaniel Pietersen 9s in mony

1- John Boyd 9s in mony

1- Silley 3s. in mony

1- Robert Cam 9s in mony

Jan Cornelise

Johannes Van Tilburgh

hendrick martensen

f- Edward ford from the Man of War 9s in mony

(- Jan Chalender 9s in mony

Expedicon to Albany

26 May. John Care 9s. in money ^. ^ , , , ,

r T 1 T> !-• 1 I. f 3s for board 4 loaves &

«o j-x4^ \ John Robmson 1 pr shoes >

*^<''"°1 Richard Hill ipr ditto > ^^ '^^ ?"*

[From another List.] April 4. 1690.

Peter Henkesson from Staten Island

Jost Pow;

Andrew Smith 9s in mony 3s for dyett 2^ yd duffels

Willem Weaver 9s in mony 18s "

John Prescott 9s in mony

Moses Manase Hard 9s in mony

Charles Masshell

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Henry low 9s in mony John Damelse 9s in mony Peter Parsone 9s in mony

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Daniel Mellton 9s in mony Andrew Miller 9s in mony Johannes Liekeris Thomas Stevensen

A list of the Souhljers y* went w^h Capt" gabriell Thompson; [Supposed to be from Piscataway, Maryland.]

Moses Manase Hard 9s in mony

Charles Masshell

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Henry low 9s in mony John Damelse 9s in mony Peter Parsone 9s in mony

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Daniel Mellton 9s in mony Andrew Miller 9s in mony Johannes Liekeris Thomas Stevensen

A list of the Souhljers y* went w^h Capt" gabriell Thompson; [Supposed to be from Piscataway, Maryland.]

Capt. Gabriel Tomson

Leftenant Rodgar Barton

Ensine Ebennazar Wakeman

Sargant Joseph Rumsey

Sargant Thomis Sturgis,

Thomas Hunt

Sammuel uail

Mathu Randall Abraim broun Josoph boils Sammuel Couch danniel Gou John Ogdin John Cable Josiah Hunt Samuel Shered Philip trauis Loeling philips Thomas Brodgat Robord Graims Jorge Scot

James CamioU John Owen Nathaniel furbush Sargant Jonathan Horton John forgeson Richard feloo William Danford John Knap Richard Cozens Thomas Poor Philip galpin Philip Prise Joseph Cable John Green Isaac Rumsey Thomas Mathus

A part of a List of the Jeronimes fan Bommell Hend'k Aernouts Coenradus Vander Beck Jan Keteltas

Isaac Jan?en Van Tilburgli Abram Matysse Jacobus de Waim

People y^ went up to Albany. Samuel Yardin Harmen Jansen Denys A denoan Jacobus Colve Ephraim Carpenter Cornelis Loosic Boswyck Gilliam Gcrlet Boswyck

ADMINISTRATION OF

Martin Beeckman Arien Santwoort Jacobus vander Spiegel Isaac Franck Daniel Robotham Abram Uytersael Alexander Wilson Gerret Burger Johannes Provoost Junior Isaac Bos

John Thomas ^

Matthys de Hart

from King! Peter Brouwer Jacobus Monseu Casaue Tip.ia Jansen

Charles fonteyn Boswyck Caste Laerse Junior Jams Woodert John Spaniard Johannes Hartman Jurian Andiesse Pieter Pangborne Toraas foot Mathys Loftus James Weith Lowrens hoist Junior

Samuel Yardin Harmen Jansen Denys A denoan Jacobus Colve Ephraim Carpenter Cornelis Loosic Boswyck Gilliam Gcrlet Boswyck

ADMINISTRATION OF

Martin Beeckman Arien Santwoort Jacobus vander Spiegel Isaac Franck Daniel Robotham Abram Uytersael Alexander Wilson Gerret Burger Johannes Provoost Junior Isaac Bos

John Thomas ^

Matthys de Hart

from King! Peter Brouwer Jacobus Monseu Casaue Tip.ia Jansen

Charles fonteyn Boswyck Caste Laerse Junior Jams Woodert John Spaniard Johannes Hartman Jurian Andiesse Pieter Pangborne Toraas foot Mathys Loftus James Weith Lowrens hoist Junior

County

Theunis Dircksen Jan Tysse Jan Wertze

A 1690 19 8ber in Fort William. A List of y^ Souldjers y^ are a going up to Albany

Robert Crafft 8 shill.

David Mandre Shotlander 5s.

or 8 s. Alexander farle 2s. 3d. Brian Rome 2s. John Jackmonsse 2s. 3d. George Casselltowne 2. 3d. Samuel Kickham in plas of

John Baker Discharged

Toby Indian 2s 3d. Thomas Barber 8 shill. William Trip 2s. Nicholaes Porter 2s. John Wolleston 5s. Roburte Pate 2s. 3d prest Isaak fran 2s. 3d.

Insident Charges to send a warrant to y'^ Sheriffe

' of queens County j£.-4.6

to sergant Jacob to Cherche Jaques haus for ]3.6

Chevalier Dau 1 Morgingoun

1 pc. of 8 to Wm Churcher 6

1^ pc. of 8 to the Boer who brought the prisoners. . . 6

to Hendrick ten eyck 9

The Heer Meyer credit in money £6.3.9

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COPIES OF DIVERS OTHER ORDERS ISSUED BY LEISLERS

COMMISSIONERS AT ALBANY APRIL k MAY 1690.

By the Commission" for Albany &ca.

' of queens County j£.-4.6

to sergant Jacob to Cherche Jaques haus for ]3.6

Chevalier Dau 1 Morgingoun

1 pc. of 8 to Wm Churcher 6

1^ pc. of 8 to the Boer who brought the prisoners. . . 6

to Hendrick ten eyck 9

The Heer Meyer credit in money £6.3.9

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COPIES OF DIVERS OTHER ORDERS ISSUED BY LEISLERS

COMMISSIONERS AT ALBANY APRIL k MAY 1690.

By the Commission" for Albany &ca.

Whereas diverse persons within this City and County have presumed to retayle Rum unto the Souldiers belonging to ffbrt Orange, and the respeqtive Capt^^ commanding such who came from New yorke and are since listed under them, which hath proved very pernicious to the Kings Interests, the safety of this City and County, and the said Souldiers welfare

These are in his Ma*'®? name strictly to prohibite and forbid any person whatsoeuer to draw for, sell, or retayle any parcell or quantity of rum upon any pretence whatsoeuqr under the penalty of fforfeiting Ten pounds Currant money of this Province for doeing such trespasse, and the said Rum to be forfeited. One third to be for the Enformer and the rest to be improved for the support of this present Warr: Dated in Albany Aprill the 12^^ and in ye 2^' yeare of his Ma^i®^ Reigne Annoq Dom. 1690.

By the Com""^ for Albany &c^

Whereas his Ma^'^s Revenue hath been much empaired by neglect of Due collecting the Grand Accizes &c*

These are in his Ma^'^s name to command you M^" Richard Pretty forthwith to Gauge all Vessells containing Rum or strong liquors wheresoeuer you shall finde the same within tliis City and County, and take Acco* thereof according to an Act of Assembly and your Power substituting you Collector &ca for the same ; All persons being hereby required to conform thereunto as they will answer the contrary at their Perrills Given uncier o"" hand* y« date aforesaid: To Mr Richard Pretty SherrifFe of

These are in his Ma^'^s name to command you M^" Richard Pretty forthwith to Gauge all Vessells containing Rum or strong liquors wheresoeuer you shall finde the same within tliis City and County, and take Acco* thereof according to an Act of Assembly and your Power substituting you Collector &ca for the same ; All persons being hereby required to conform thereunto as they will answer the contrary at their Perrills Given uncier o"" hand* y« date aforesaid: To Mr Richard Pretty SherrifFe of

the City and County of Albany

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A List of Persons Departed from Albany without any leaue or giving notice

Laurens (alais) Koehaerder Jan Jacobse Jan Laurens Evert Wendel Jun^

Cornells Laurens Symon Schermerhoorne

N B Cornelis Viele Surgeon to send up for o^ want of him is great

Myndert Harmense Abraham Kip

By the Com^s for Albany &ca

Whereas there was an Order issued forth to M^" Robert Livingston Receiver of the Kings Revenue for y^ City and County of Albany to deliuer unto to Mr Richard Pretty all such bookes and Acco*"^ as were in his Custody (or that haue beene under his Charge or in his Possession) relating any part of the Kings Revenue as aforesaid &c^ and the said Livingston hath absconded without giving any order or direction concerning the same by w^h \ns Ma^'^s Interest is much abated.

These are to giue notice unto the s"^ Livingston or in whose possession the s*! bookes or Acco^^ are or do know where they are placed, that they Forthwith do give notice thereof unto M*" Richard Pretty Si,c^ and in case any do conceale, or connive at covering the same, that then such shall be proceeded against as those who abett & contrive to defraud his Ma^'^s dues and dutyes -- Moreover it is hereby ordered & declared that if the s^ Livingston doth not appeare in person in Albany City afores*^ or make returne of the same here, at or before the SG'-h day of this Instant Aprill according to the true intent and meaning of this precept : That then the Said Livingston shall be proceeded against as one that hath defrauded his Ma^'e of his dues and rights and broken the trust reposed in him, according to the severity of Law in such Cases: Dated in Albany this M^h day of Aprill 1690, and in y® Second Yeare of his Mat'^'^ Reigne :

These are to giue notice unto the s"^ Livingston or in whose possession the s*! bookes or Acco^^ are or do know where they are placed, that they Forthwith do give notice thereof unto M*" Richard Pretty Si,c^ and in case any do conceale, or connive at covering the same, that then such shall be proceeded against as those who abett & contrive to defraud his Ma^'^s dues and dutyes -- Moreover it is hereby ordered & declared that if the s^ Livingston doth not appeare in person in Albany City afores*^ or make returne of the same here, at or before the SG'-h day of this Instant Aprill according to the true intent and meaning of this precept : That then the Said Livingston shall be proceeded against as one that hath defrauded his Ma^'e of his dues and rights and broken the trust reposed in him, according to the severity of Law in such Cases: Dated in Albany this M^h day of Aprill 1690, and in y® Second Yeare of his Mat'^'^ Reigne :

Albany Aprill the 22th 1690

Ordert-d that the Mill belonging to the Patroon Renselaer be

ill) mediately fortified against any attack oi invasion that may be

made by the Enemy, for w^h purpose it is recommemled to the

CMC & direction of xVJr Levinus Van Schayck & Peter Schuyler

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Esq" for his Assistance, and what by them shall be appointed for accomphshing the same, all persons are hereby strictly required to be aiding therein with their Persons or what else unto them is belonging for that Service, as they will answer the contrary at their utmost Perill Giuen under o"" hands the day & yeare above written.

made by the Enemy, for w^h purpose it is recommemled to the

CMC & direction of xVJr Levinus Van Schayck & Peter Schuyler

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Esq" for his Assistance, and what by them shall be appointed for accomphshing the same, all persons are hereby strictly required to be aiding therein with their Persons or what else unto them is belonging for that Service, as they will answer the contrary at their utmost Perill Giuen under o"" hands the day & yeare above written.

Albany Aprill the 22d 1690

Whereas there is a necessity of breast works to be forthw^^ made within the Stockadoes round this City, and that it may be more effectually accomplished : Ordered that Cap* Johannes Wendel, and Cap* Peter Van Wogolom doe take upon them the care &, direction thereof, and what by them shall be found requisite for compleating the same all persons are hereby required to assist therein w*^i their Persons and whatsoeuer is unto them belonging fit for that service as they will answer the contrary at their utmost Perill, Given under o"^ hands the day and yeare abovewritten:

By the Com^^ for Albany Sec*

Whereas there was an Order issued forth bearing date the M**' this Instant Aprill for Mr Rob* Livingston to render up the Bookes and Acco*^ relating the Kings Revenue, and a certaine day set and time limited for the same or his appearance in this City the Wh hath not beene observed to the great prejudice of his Ma*'®* Intrest &ca

Whereas there is a necessity of breast works to be forthw^^ made within the Stockadoes round this City, and that it may be more effectually accomplished : Ordered that Cap* Johannes Wendel, and Cap* Peter Van Wogolom doe take upon them the care &, direction thereof, and what by them shall be found requisite for compleating the same all persons are hereby required to assist therein w*^i their Persons and whatsoeuer is unto them belonging fit for that service as they will answer the contrary at their utmost Perill, Given under o"^ hands the day and yeare abovewritten:

By the Com^^ for Albany Sec*

Whereas there was an Order issued forth bearing date the M**' this Instant Aprill for Mr Rob* Livingston to render up the Bookes and Acco*^ relating the Kings Revenue, and a certaine day set and time limited for the same or his appearance in this City the Wh hath not beene observed to the great prejudice of his Ma*'®* Intrest &ca

These are in his Ma*'^ name to will and require you forthwith to Attach all such houses, lands. Goods, and Chattells as doe belong or appertaine unto the s<l Livingston for and in behalfe of o"" So\ereigne Lord King William & to his Ma*i^ use & behoofe whereof you are to make returne according to this Precept Given under o^ hands in Albany April 30** and in the second yeare of his Ma*'es Reigne Annoq Dom 1690. To Mr Richard Pretty Sherriffe for

the City and County of Albany

These are in his Ma*'^ name to will and require you forthwith to Attach all such houses, lands. Goods, and Chattells as doe belong or appertaine unto the s<l Livingston for and in behalfe of o"" So\ereigne Lord King William & to his Ma*i^ use & behoofe whereof you are to make returne according to this Precept Given under o^ hands in Albany April 30** and in the second yeare of his Ma*'es Reigne Annoq Dom 1690. To Mr Richard Pretty Sherriffe for

the City and County of Albany

By the Com^^ for Albany &c^ Whereas diverse persons haue pretended right and title to a parcell of meadow ground pasture belonging unto their most excellent Ma*'®^ King William and Queene Mary Supream Lord

220 ADMINISTRATION OF

and Lady of this Province of N: Yorke lying neare this City and have sold y« same for the use of the Poore to emprove by letting it or entertaining sundry beasts to grasse therin

These are in his Ma^i^^^ King Williams name strictly to forbid all persons whatsoever to trespasse thereon by entertaining or driving into the s^ Pasture any horses beasts, or other Cattell whatsoeuer without Speciall Licence from us Commissionated by his Ma*''^^ L* Govern'' of the Province of New Yorke afores^ as they will answer the contrary at their utmost Perill Given under G*" hands this 30th day of Aprill in y® second yeare of his Ma^'^^ reigne Anrioq dom. 1690 And whosoeuer shall attempt to pull of deface, or any wayes Scandalize any Order affixed by this Authority shall be punished severely according to the nature of the Offence w*** its circumstances To all whom this doth

These are in his Ma^i^^^ King Williams name strictly to forbid all persons whatsoever to trespasse thereon by entertaining or driving into the s^ Pasture any horses beasts, or other Cattell whatsoeuer without Speciall Licence from us Commissionated by his Ma*''^^ L* Govern'' of the Province of New Yorke afores^ as they will answer the contrary at their utmost Perill Given under G*" hands this 30th day of Aprill in y® second yeare of his Ma^'^^ reigne Anrioq dom. 1690 And whosoeuer shall attempt to pull of deface, or any wayes Scandalize any Order affixed by this Authority shall be punished severely according to the nature of the Offence w*** its circumstances To all whom this doth

or may Concerne

By the Com^s for Albany &.c^ ^ Complaint being made unto us by the Gent^ appointed for quartering of his Mat'^s Soldiers in this city & County that M>f William Teller hath obstinately refused to entertaine a certaine Souldier by their Order sent for that purpose and hath shut his door against the officer

Insomuch that they desire o^ Authority to compell him the s^ Teller to performe his duty

These are in his Ma***^^ name to will and require you forthwith to make a forcible entry into the s^ Tellers house, and quarter the said sould'" accordingly, and take with you such psons for Assistance as are under yo^ Command, in so doing this shall be yo"^ Sufficient Warrant Giuen under o"" hands in Albany this first day of May in the second yeare of his Ma''^^ Reigne Annoq Dom. 1690 To Lieut Twist Commanding a Comp«

These are in his Ma***^^ name to will and require you forthwith to make a forcible entry into the s^ Tellers house, and quarter the said sould'" accordingly, and take with you such psons for Assistance as are under yo^ Command, in so doing this shall be yo"^ Sufficient Warrant Giuen under o"" hands in Albany this first day of May in the second yeare of his Ma''^^ Reigne Annoq Dom. 1690 To Lieut Twist Commanding a Comp«

of his Ma* 63 Sould" in this City:

By the Commiss'* for Albany &''* Whereas strict Orders liaue beene made prohibiting all psons within this City and County to sell Rum unto the Indians, and

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the same haue not had due effect, neither beene regarded as they ought:

These are in his Ma*' es name strictly to forbid all psons whatsoeuer that they sell noe Rum or strong drinke, directly or indirectly unto any sort of Indian, or Indians of what Nacon soever, and that none do presume to deliuer, or give any Rum or other strong Beere or drinke unto any of them upon what pretence soever (unlesse such who haue an especiall Licence from us so to doe) under the penalty of forfeiting Twenty pounds Currant money of this Province the One halfe to the Enformer the rest to be employed in y^ Publiq service of the immediate War and in case the persons so offending shall not be capable of paying the said ffine, then to receiue open Corporall punishm* by whipping at discretion and forthwith to be expelled this County: Given- under o"" hands this 2^ day of May in the second Yeare of his Ma^i^^ Reigne Annoq Dom 1690:

These are in his Ma*' es name strictly to forbid all psons whatsoeuer that they sell noe Rum or strong drinke, directly or indirectly unto any sort of Indian, or Indians of what Nacon soever, and that none do presume to deliuer, or give any Rum or other strong Beere or drinke unto any of them upon what pretence soever (unlesse such who haue an especiall Licence from us so to doe) under the penalty of forfeiting Twenty pounds Currant money of this Province the One halfe to the Enformer the rest to be employed in y^ Publiq service of the immediate War and in case the persons so offending shall not be capable of paying the said ffine, then to receiue open Corporall punishm* by whipping at discretion and forthwith to be expelled this County: Given- under o"" hands this 2^ day of May in the second Yeare of his Ma^i^^ Reigne Annoq Dom 1690:

And that no pson shall go without y® Stockadoes of this City to discourse or deale with any Indian whatsoever on penalty of forfeiting ten pounds Hke Curr* money and in Case they are not capable to pay the same, to be punished as aboves*^:

By the Com" for Albany &«* These are in his Ma^'es name to require you M' Rich^ Pretty Sheriffe of this City & County to distraine Twelve Kettles now in the possession of Cap" Johan Bleecker, weighing the same & promise paym^ (for the Kings service) in o^ behalfe Giuen under or bands May the ll^h 1690

And that no pson shall go without y® Stockadoes of this City to discourse or deale with any Indian whatsoever on penalty of forfeiting ten pounds Hke Curr* money and in Case they are not capable to pay the same, to be punished as aboves*^:

By the Com" for Albany &«* These are in his Ma^'es name to require you M' Rich^ Pretty Sheriffe of this City & County to distraine Twelve Kettles now in the possession of Cap" Johan Bleecker, weighing the same & promise paym^ (for the Kings service) in o^ behalfe Giuen under or bands May the ll^h 1690

By the Comf» for Albany &ca These are in his Ma^'e^ name to will & require you forthwith to make diligent search within this City for all Kettles that may be fit for the Expedition against the French, and wherever you finde the same (as Merchandize) to secure for his Mat'c** Service that they may not be transported from this Towne but forth comming when occasion requires, as you shall haue farther order from us & for sodoing this shall be yo' sufficient Warrant given under of hands in Alb a May 12'i» & in y« 2^ year of his Mat'<« Reigne Annoq dom 1690 :--

122 ADMINISTRATION OF

^ By the Commissrs for Alb^ Scc^

These are in his Mat'*^ name to order, & appoint you M"" Dirck Wessells forthwith to provide Indian Shoes, Canoes and Axes which are immediately requisite for his Mamies Service against ye ffrench and their adhering Enemyes commanding all persons proper to assist you herein & for sodoing this shall be your sufficient Warr* given under o'" hands in Alb"^ May 12*^ & in y^ 2** yeare of his Mat»«s Reigne Annoq dom 1690 --

These are in his Mat'*^ name to order, & appoint you M"" Dirck Wessells forthwith to provide Indian Shoes, Canoes and Axes which are immediately requisite for his Mamies Service against ye ffrench and their adhering Enemyes commanding all persons proper to assist you herein & for sodoing this shall be your sufficient Warr* given under o'" hands in Alb"^ May 12*^ & in y^ 2** yeare of his Mat»«s Reigne Annoq dom 1690 --

By the Com" for Albany kc^ These are in his Ma^'®s name to prohibite and forbid all manner of persons within this City and County that they dare not presume to receuie into any how^se, or Cellar, any Wine, rum or Strong Liquors except it be first gaged by the Gager Adrian Appel then to be committed to the Porters, for bowsing the same, and that no Beere be carried from any Brewer, but by the s^ Porters appointed by us and that they giue a true account of the same to the Collect' of his Ma^'es Revenue for this City and County, euery weeke, and that no strong beere be brought to any Retailer or Tapper wti» out a ticket from y« s*! Collector upon y® penalty ffiue Pounds for euery offence committed by each Porter And that no Carman shall ride Wine, Rum, or other Strong Liqi^s fj-om any Vessell house, or Cellar without handling by s^ Porters All vessels being hereby ordered to land & load at y® Landing place behinde y^ Co^t house to be rid through the Gate by s'^ Co^ house & not otherwayes upon penalty of paying ffive Pounds for every Carman that shall soe offend Given under our hands May the 12'1» 1690 & in y® Second Yeare of his Ma^'c^ Reigne. •

Collector upon y® penalty ffiue Pounds for euery offence committed by each Porter And that no Carman shall ride Wine, Rum, or other Strong Liqi^s fj-om any Vessell house, or Cellar without handling by s^ Porters All vessels being hereby ordered to land & load at y® Landing place behinde y^ Co^t house to be rid through the Gate by s'^ Co^ house & not otherwayes upon penalty of paying ffive Pounds for every Carman that shall soe offend Given under our hands May the 12'1» 1690 & in y® Second Yeare of his Ma^'c^ Reigne. •

By the Com's for Albany kc^ Whereas diverse persons dayly wast powder w^^ is of such accessary use for defence of this City and County of Albany, and although many haue beene advertised thereof yet psist in the same : These are in his Ma^'^s name to prohibite all persons whatsoeuer w^h in the s<i City and County to burne any powder unlesse to kill provision, or for his Ma^'^^ service & benefit of the places aforesaid, upon paine of paying for every shot, or discharging

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of Gun or Pistoll (contrary to y^ intent of this order) six shillings Currant money of this province of New Yorke, or Corporall punishm^ at discretion : Dated in Albany May 12^^ 1690 :

By the Com for Alb* &ca These are in his Ma*'^ name to Order & appoint you M'^^ Claas Ripse, en J,acob Meesen dihgently to visit, and narrowly inspect the Stockadoes & platformes round & about this City, (with such officers of the Militia as y^ To wne Major shall appoint) and that what shall be found requisite & necessary to be done for y^ better fortifying thereof, you doe by yo^'selves or such as you shall employ forthwith performe & accomplish: Giuen under o^ hands May 12^h & in the second years of his Mamies Reigne Annoq Dom 1690:

By the Com for Alb* &ca These are in his Ma*'^ name to Order & appoint you M'^^ Claas Ripse, en J,acob Meesen dihgently to visit, and narrowly inspect the Stockadoes & platformes round & about this City, (with such officers of the Militia as y^ To wne Major shall appoint) and that what shall be found requisite & necessary to be done for y^ better fortifying thereof, you doe by yo^'selves or such as you shall employ forthwith performe & accomplish: Giuen under o^ hands May 12^h & in the second years of his Mamies Reigne Annoq Dom 1690:

By the Com^s for Albany &ca. These are in his Ma^'^s name to order you to examine all houses within this City & County and take an exact Acco* of what powder is in eury psons possession therein, of W^h all the Inhabitants thereof are hereby ordered & Commanded that they do giue you a true acco*of what quantity they haue, & if they or any of them shall conceale any part thereof to be proceeded against as contemnors of his Ma^'^^ Authority, and disaffected to the peace and Security of this City and County afores<^. Dated in Albany the 12^h day of May and in the second yeare of his Ma*'^s Reigne Annoq Dom. 1690:

By the Comi^^ for Albany kc^. *

Forasmuch as it is of high Concern to preserue his Ma^'^s City and County of Albany from the rage and mischief of the French & their adherents, who to o'' sad experience haue made divers attempts upon the skirts of the same: Wee doe therefore Order, and hereby it is ordered that the Posts of Schanechtede, Connestigioene, and the halfe Moone be forthwith supplyed with proper numbers of men to defend the same, and that none do presume to })ost any other forces saving at the three places afores'^ at their

Forasmuch as it is of high Concern to preserue his Ma^'^s City and County of Albany from the rage and mischief of the French & their adherents, who to o'' sad experience haue made divers attempts upon the skirts of the same: Wee doe therefore Order, and hereby it is ordered that the Posts of Schanechtede, Connestigioene, and the halfe Moone be forthwith supplyed with proper numbers of men to defend the same, and that none do presume to })ost any other forces saving at the three places afores'^ at their

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utmost perill Given under o^ hands this 12*'^ day of May in the second yeare of his Ma^'cs Raigne Annoq Dora 1690: To all whome this doth or may concerne

By the Com'-s for Albany &ca

Whereas it is judged necessary for to defend Schanechtede and to that purpose it is likewise found requisite that a Fort shall be erected to defend y^ Inhabitants and oppugne the Enemy if should attack the same.

These are in his Ma*'^^ name to require you Cap'' Sander Glen & all Officers & Inhabitants belonging to y^ said Schanechtede and adjacent Parts, with the Souldiers there in Garrison, to build a substantiall Fort of due magnitude and strength upon that part or parcell of ground (called by the name of Cleyn Isaacs) and that all are aiding and assisting therein according to their abilitye to dispatch and compleat the same, as they will answer the contrary at their utmost perills Given under o'" hands this 13^^ day of May in the second yeare of his Ma^'^s Reigne Annoq Dom 1690:

These are in his Ma*'^^ name to require you Cap'' Sander Glen & all Officers & Inhabitants belonging to y^ said Schanechtede and adjacent Parts, with the Souldiers there in Garrison, to build a substantiall Fort of due magnitude and strength upon that part or parcell of ground (called by the name of Cleyn Isaacs) and that all are aiding and assisting therein according to their abilitye to dispatch and compleat the same, as they will answer the contrary at their utmost perills Given under o'" hands this 13^^ day of May in the second yeare of his Ma^'^s Reigne Annoq Dom 1690:

Albany the 30th May 1690.

You are from hence to set forth immediately to Sarrachtoge and so forward to the Carrying Place where you are to make your diligent inspection if any Tracks of people are made, or other notices can be taken either of the French or their Indians, and between the s'l draegh Plaets & Sarraghtoge you are to keep constant passing and repassing for the space of 8 days, and if you meet wtj> any remarkable thing that is worthy our notice, forthwith to dispatch an Indian Messenger, except the ffrench Troops should appeare, then to withdraw all your men & obserue so long as with safety you can how they march & what numbers of them may be guest, and all psons w*h you are hereby strictly required to obey yo"" Commands as they will answer the Contrary at their utmost Perill Given under o"" hands the date aboves^. To Ensigne Symon Van Nes.

You are from hence to set forth immediately to Sarrachtoge and so forward to the Carrying Place where you are to make your diligent inspection if any Tracks of people are made, or other notices can be taken either of the French or their Indians, and between the s'l draegh Plaets & Sarraghtoge you are to keep constant passing and repassing for the space of 8 days, and if you meet wtj> any remarkable thing that is worthy our notice, forthwith to dispatch an Indian Messenger, except the ffrench Troops should appeare, then to withdraw all your men & obserue so long as with safety you can how they march & what numbers of them may be guest, and all psons w*h you are hereby strictly required to obey yo"" Commands as they will answer the Contrary at their utmost Perill Given under o"" hands the date aboves^. To Ensigne Symon Van Nes.

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To THE Governor of Boston

ffort William Aprill 3d 1690: Honorable sir -- your 3 severall letters by Capt Black I have before me, & have seen your proceedings in new England, *yours by the Liev* Governor I have before me, the unexpected surprisall of Schonectady by the french & their Indianes Confederates hes so allarmed the fronteer post of Albany &, yourselves & us, that it is thought a work necessary to be well consulted how to secure that place, the wellfare whereof concernes all the neighbouring collonies, and therefore having certane notice of 2500 posted in Mount royall which advanced from Quebeck towards Albany near 250 mills & an additionall strenth of the Indianes being expected may soon attack our afores'i post, then happily we are aware wee having done what our circumstances & Endeavors could well contribute, have likewise communicated the same to the government of East & West Jersey, pensilvania Maryland Virginia & other parts of new England.

ffort William Aprill 3d 1690: Honorable sir -- your 3 severall letters by Capt Black I have before me, & have seen your proceedings in new England, *yours by the Liev* Governor I have before me, the unexpected surprisall of Schonectady by the french & their Indianes Confederates hes so allarmed the fronteer post of Albany &, yourselves & us, that it is thought a work necessary to be well consulted how to secure that place, the wellfare whereof concernes all the neighbouring collonies, and therefore having certane notice of 2500 posted in Mount royall which advanced from Quebeck towards Albany near 250 mills & an additionall strenth of the Indianes being expected may soon attack our afores'i post, then happily we are aware wee having done what our circumstances & Endeavors could well contribute, have likewise communicated the same to the government of East & West Jersey, pensilvania Maryland Virginia & other parts of new England. Insomuch that we propose for a generall assistance that such persones as to you shall seem meet may be commissioned to treat with them relating the s^ important affaires, here at new york being adjudged the medium between the parties concerned, upon the 2iS^ of this Instant So that we may conclude what may conduce most to the Kings intrest the wellfare of the provinces, & the prevention if not destruction of the enimies, This is the needful for the present, Commending you to god, I remaine

Your friend & humble Servant

•CAPT COODE TO LEISLER.

Insomuch that we propose for a generall assistance that such persones as to you shall seem meet may be commissioned to treat with them relating the s^ important affaires, here at new york being adjudged the medium between the parties concerned, upon the 2iS^ of this Instant So that we may conclude what may conduce most to the Kings intrest the wellfare of the provinces, & the prevention if not destruction of the enimies, This is the needful for the present, Commending you to god, I remaine

Your friend & humble Servant

•CAPT COODE TO LEISLER.

April 4th 1690, St. Marys, Most Hono«° S^ -- The within is a copy of what I sent long since in answer to yo''^ to ye Assembly, w^h about 5 or 6 months being under an adjournment, thought it my duty to expedite it. It went by way of Pennsilvania,but considering what a disafected interest interposes betwixt N. York & this place, wonder not much at ye miscarriage ; I have very greatefully, as well as conveniently received yours, March ye 4'^, the convencon of ye Rep''sentatives of ye Province being to silt ye weeke after yo^*

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came, till w<=h time I desiied ye stay of ye messenger to advise Low wee could best answer yo^ most reasonable and necessary desires, sent away to ye Virginia government, ace" of yo^^ & Co'i Steders, desiring a speedy answer and concurrence. I arn heartily sorry I had no sooner an ace" of these two Rogues, Henly and Walsh. I had them very lately in custody upon suspicon, being Strangers, Irishmen & papists, & coming from Martinico, but they much appeald to yourselfe for justificacon upon w<=^ they were confined till they would produce a certificate from your Hon^ of their good behaviour, W^^ they confidently promised, but the sone undeceived us & made their escapes towards Pennsilvania, but have made fresh pursuit after them & doubt not to have them well returned in Irons & safely secured.

I had them very lately in custody upon suspicon, being Strangers, Irishmen & papists, & coming from Martinico, but they much appeald to yourselfe for justificacon upon w<=^ they were confined till they would produce a certificate from your Hon^ of their good behaviour, W^^ they confidently promised, but the sone undeceived us & made their escapes towards Pennsilvania, but have made fresh pursuit after them & doubt not to have them well returned in Irons & safely secured. I will do all that lies in my power to use my best diligence that all suspicious persons w'i>out passes, be secured. I am sorry for ye greate defect of duty & unaccountable & oversenss in their Ma^'^s subjects to their interest in yo^" partes as well as into many of them herew'h us in this province, by v,-'^^ meanes from treachery, cowardize and carefulness, that unfortunate & to be lamented accident has happened w'^^ you, as to yo^^ desires for some assistance from this governm*, your Honor may be well assured, that as it is our duty so to doe, having his Mamies comands in ye Packett, seeming to intimate in ye enclosed to that purpose, so our interest obliges vs to secure ourselves by making some considerable attempts upon our Enemies, besides ye obligacon you have laid upon vs by your repeated Kindnesse and civilities, ye greater example you are pleased to remitt us of ye generous & Loyall attempts of His Ma^'^^ Governor of Barbados, in order to w^h I have & will still continue to vtraost entleavours for your best satisfacon & their Ma^'cs interest. As to news from England, we have no great matter here ; Ships now arrived, tell us in particular that three men of war and two fire ships are coming w*'' a Fleete for Virginia & Maryland ; have sent you a breviate of other newes that p'scnt occurs.

I am sorry for ye greate defect of duty & unaccountable & oversenss in their Ma^'^s subjects to their interest in yo^" partes as well as into many of them herew'h us in this province, by v,-'^^ meanes from treachery, cowardize and carefulness, that unfortunate & to be lamented accident has happened w'^^ you, as to yo^^ desires for some assistance from this governm*, your Honor may be well assured, that as it is our duty so to doe, having his Mamies comands in ye Packett, seeming to intimate in ye enclosed to that purpose, so our interest obliges vs to secure ourselves by making some considerable attempts upon our Enemies, besides ye obligacon you have laid upon vs by your repeated Kindnesse and civilities, ye greater example you are pleased to remitt us of ye generous & Loyall attempts of His Ma^'^^ Governor of Barbados, in order to w^h I have & will still continue to vtraost entleavours for your best satisfacon & their Ma^'cs interest. As to news from England, we have no great matter here ; Ships now arrived, tell us in particular that three men of war and two fire ships are coming w*'' a Fleete for Virginia & Maryland ; have sent you a breviate of other newes that p'scnt occurs. We have noe newes at p'sent of an answer to o'^ letters & papers (relating to our affaires here) sent to England. If your messenger returnes (as you intimate) by way of Maryland, if his arrivall here comes to my knowledge, I will take

As to news from England, we have no great matter here ; Ships now arrived, tell us in particular that three men of war and two fire ships are coming w*'' a Fleete for Virginia & Maryland ; have sent you a breviate of other newes that p'scnt occurs. We have noe newes at p'sent of an answer to o'^ letters & papers (relating to our affaires here) sent to England. If your messenger returnes (as you intimate) by way of Maryland, if his arrivall here comes to my knowledge, I will take

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ail possible to contrive his speedy passage to New Yorke. "While I am writing this I have rec^> an answer from ye Virginia governmt m answer to o""^ sent thither. Monday was sennight about ye late raeasures neer you, that they do nothing till his Ma'^'es pleasure be knowne, from whence I never expected any other answer, thay write likewise, that one Colb James Nicholson is coming w*^ the men of Warr, to be Liev* Gover"'' of Virginia. As to our enfleayors for your service, you have a letter from the convencon to that purpose, w*^ whome I have done what I cann & w^h ye committee appointed to consider the same, ye report thereof herew*^ sent you, cannot at p'sent determine what will be the p'ticular result of 0^ endeavours, but you may be most confident nothing shall be wanting wherein I can serve To ye Hon^le Jacob Leisler Eq"",^ Commander in Chiefe of his / Hon'"''!® g""

As to our enfleayors for your service, you have a letter from the convencon to that purpose, w*^ whome I have done what I cann & w^h ye committee appointed to consider the same, ye report thereof herew*^ sent you, cannot at p'sent determine what will be the p'ticular result of 0^ endeavours, but you may be most confident nothing shall be wanting wherein I can serve To ye Hon^le Jacob Leisler Eq"",^ Commander in Chiefe of his / Hon'"''!® g""

Mat'^s forces in N. Yorke V Yo'' most reall friend & -- these for their Mat'«s C Humble Servt

Service. ^ Jn" Coode

To THE Governor in Boston

1690: 7th Aprill In fort William HoNBLE Sir -- Myn last to your honor was by the way of Rhoad Island in great haste onely representing to your honor the great necessity of a general! meeting in N: York to which I referre your honor, 1 have also for the same purpose sent to all parts east & west & am sorry that Capt: B!agg was denied, Livingstone being represented to your honor such malefactor charged w^th treasonable crymes, we have caused to search his house at Albany & find that he has conveyed away all box & papers concerning his Majestys revenue, having received same a wholl year without giving an account so that his Matie will loose considerable thereby, he was not able to doe the least hurt concerning the five nations more then they did, wee have gott possessione of the fort without violence nor bloodshed, & have setled there all things to great Satisfaction of the Indianes that was then there present, tuo of the chiefest mohacks sachems desired to come to York & discourse me.

1690: 7th Aprill In fort William HoNBLE Sir -- Myn last to your honor was by the way of Rhoad Island in great haste onely representing to your honor the great necessity of a general! meeting in N: York to which I referre your honor, 1 have also for the same purpose sent to all parts east & west & am sorry that Capt: B!agg was denied, Livingstone being represented to your honor such malefactor charged w^th treasonable crymes, we have caused to search his house at Albany & find that he has conveyed away all box & papers concerning his Majestys revenue, having received same a wholl year without giving an account so that his Matie will loose considerable thereby, he was not able to doe the least hurt concerning the five nations more then they did, wee have gott possessione of the fort without violence nor bloodshed, & have setled there all things to great Satisfaction of the Indianes that was then there present, tuo of the chiefest mohacks sachems desired to come to York & discourse me.

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be received the greatest satifactione Imaginable discovering the great delusiones the Convention of Albany have putt them under, my greatest work w^as to take away the umbrage the new England people gave by departing in that Juncture of time & broke our order by violence, which was indeed breaking the silver chaine you mention & covenanted to, he will that appeare true that your agent represents it to his Matie that new England was such w^arlike people & like to make him Emperor of this moderne empire, but I contribute the fault to no body but their sweet Secretary Allan, he rules those parts, his honor the Governor having write to me that he had but the name of a Governor & your honor feares they will be discouraged to assist us, unless wee accomodate &L ease that matter whei'e rather I must say without abusing the good people among them, our calanuties & divisiones are indebted to them.

be received the greatest satifactione Imaginable discovering the great delusiones the Convention of Albany have putt them under, my greatest work w^as to take away the umbrage the new England people gave by departing in that Juncture of time & broke our order by violence, which was indeed breaking the silver chaine you mention & covenanted to, he will that appeare true that your agent represents it to his Matie that new England was such w^arlike people & like to make him Emperor of this moderne empire, but I contribute the fault to no body but their sweet Secretary Allan, he rules those parts, his honor the Governor having write to me that he had but the name of a Governor & your honor feares they will be discouraged to assist us, unless wee accomodate &L ease that matter whei'e rather I must say without abusing the good people among them, our calanuties & divisiones are indebted to them. If the s^l Connecticott had but done their part we had no need to feare our enimies, you & they with us alike concerned to cany on the warre & preserve such considerable post as Albany, I have invited them thereunto, but was wholly denied & of yourselves, I gott no encouragement onely of about nova Scotia, but I doe not despaii-e but hope at our meeting you will effectually discover the great delusion the Albany convension have putt you under in searching Livingstones house, we found a case belonging to a french Jesuite of Canada, & some Indian Categismes, & the lesson to learne to make their God before they eit them, with crucifix it was but how the minister who also had formerly great correspondance with the Jesuits, and another that deluded all the people there, the Indians have promised us to raise more than 1000 men of theirs to Joyne with 400 of ours wherof we have raised & sent up 260 men keeping the pass upon the lake with a company of Indians & Christians, In numbei about 50: that upon the enemies approach we may be tymlie advertised, I have sent last week to Connecticutt to beat the drum for volunteers but have noe advice of their success, I expect also a messinger daily from Maryland, If the above s*! expedition is to be caried on violently, & then by Gods bUssing wee need not to doubt of good success, Albany must also not be left destitute of people to guard it well which can hardly be

If the s^l Connecticott had but done their part we had no need to feare our enimies, you & they with us alike concerned to cany on the warre & preserve such considerable post as Albany, I have invited them thereunto, but was wholly denied & of yourselves, I gott no encouragement onely of about nova Scotia, but I doe not despaii-e but hope at our meeting you will effectually discover the great delusion the Albany convension have putt you under in searching Livingstones house, we found a case belonging to a french Jesuite of Canada, & some Indian Categismes, & the lesson to learne to make their God before they eit them, with crucifix it was but how the minister who also had formerly great correspondance with the Jesuits, and another that deluded all the people there, the Indians have promised us to raise more than 1000 men of theirs to Joyne with 400 of ours wherof we have raised & sent up 260 men keeping the pass upon the lake with a company of Indians & Christians, In numbei about 50: that upon the enemies approach we may be tymlie advertised, I have sent last week to Connecticutt to beat the drum for volunteers but have noe advice of their success, I expect also a messinger daily from Maryland, If the above s*! expedition is to be caried on violently, & then by Gods bUssing wee need not to doubt of good success, Albany must also not be left destitute of people to guard it well which can hardly be

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tmly well effected without your & our neighbours assistance, therefore they long to have gott some encouragement by Capt Elack, I desire the continuance of a good & real correspondence, being the Intrest of his Ma^ie in this Juncture of tyme, pray sir lett me have a catalogue of all books ^ papers in your custody concerning his Mamies province of newyork Inclosed you have the Sommary of the fort orange their capitulatione our answer M^ Mellines will interpret the dutch, haying for the present no more to enlarge recommending your honor to God I reraaine vour honors most humble Servant &c.

TO MARYLAND

A : 1690 : 9th Aprill in fort willlam

Honorable Sir -- Inclosed is a coppy of a letter sent to Virginia & Maryland to your selves & counsell by water and land, & hope they are come safe to your hand, I am greatly longing for an answer of myn by Lievt: Vanbrugg which I understand you have well received, I would desire your honor if any letters concerning his MaHes intrest should be, send to me that it may be sent by a trusty persone because we receive non that comes through pensilvania, the Maquas oneydays, onondates Cackoques & mekehanders have espoused our cause, we have appointed persones to meet them at Albany in few dayes to consult our best way to intercept the enimies march, the Maquaas having given us a proofe of their fidelity and courage by persuing those that attacked Skenectady, even near their oun home taking and slaying 25 of them who lodged in the reare & promise to raise more than 1000 of theirs to joine with 400 of ours, whereas we have raised & sent 260 for that intent keeping the pass upon the lake with a company of Indianes & Christianes in number of 50 : that upon the enimies approach we may be tymely advertised being about 150 mills northward of Albany which post is of like concerne to you & us, therefore hope being well considered by you, you will afford us the greatest part of help desired from yon, the aboves*^ expedition is to be Carried on violently, & then by Gods blissing wee need not to doubt of good success, Albany most

Honorable Sir -- Inclosed is a coppy of a letter sent to Virginia & Maryland to your selves & counsell by water and land, & hope they are come safe to your hand, I am greatly longing for an answer of myn by Lievt: Vanbrugg which I understand you have well received, I would desire your honor if any letters concerning his MaHes intrest should be, send to me that it may be sent by a trusty persone because we receive non that comes through pensilvania, the Maquas oneydays, onondates Cackoques & mekehanders have espoused our cause, we have appointed persones to meet them at Albany in few dayes to consult our best way to intercept the enimies march, the Maquaas having given us a proofe of their fidelity and courage by persuing those that attacked Skenectady, even near their oun home taking and slaying 25 of them who lodged in the reare & promise to raise more than 1000 of theirs to joine with 400 of ours, whereas we have raised & sent 260 for that intent keeping the pass upon the lake with a company of Indianes & Christianes in number of 50 : that upon the enimies approach we may be tymely advertised being about 150 mills northward of Albany which post is of like concerne to you & us, therefore hope being well considered by you, you will afford us the greatest part of help desired from yon, the aboves*^ expedition is to be Carried on violently, & then by Gods blissing wee need not to doubt of good success, Albany most

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also not be left destitute of people to guard it well, which can hardly be surely w^ell effected without your & our neighbours •.issistance, therefore long for an ansvrer of my former whereby wee expect some encouragement & desire the continuance of a further good and real correspondance being for the intrest of Ids Matie in this Juncture of tyme, we have no further newes of a party of franch & Indianes of which we have intelligence that they were upon the march the tuo other parties have effected their exploit having kild & captivated 99 about biscadray, & the other burned some houses near Sallem, the exact damage is not certainly known, It is reported of 70 persons killd & captivated Boston is fitting out vessels to attack the french by water, this is all for the present after my respects recommending yours to Gods protectione I remaine &c.

your humble servant &c :

[Translation.]

Capt. Milborn -- Friends and Brothers. After cordial salutation. Yours of the 5 April is shewn me. I have got as much maize as I could find, which I send up to your honour with Theunis Pieterson's yacht. I am busy in getting as much money from the King's revenue as will satisfy the people from whom I had the corn. The number will appear by the list in the letter.

Touching the election of the two Delegates from our County, it it shall be done on the 15th inst. It was put off until your honour's arrival here. I feared a contest about it. I admit it ought to be a free election for all classes, but I would be loath to allow those to vote or to be voted for who have refused to this day to take their oath, lest so much leaven might again taint that which is sweet, or our head-men, which probably might happen.

Touching the election of the two Delegates from our County, it it shall be done on the 15th inst. It was put off until your honour's arrival here. I feared a contest about it. I admit it ought to be a free election for all classes, but I would be loath to allow those to vote or to be voted for who have refused to this day to take their oath, lest so much leaven might again taint that which is sweet, or our head-men, which probably might happen.

I yesterday received a letter from Pieter d'lanoy. There is yet no further news from sea. I expect quick progress and good success against the French, our enemies both by water and by land.

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I shall expect to see your honour's arrival here in the (yacht) coming down. Finally I commend your honour to God's protection, and remain

Your honour's servant to command,

ROELOF SwARTWOUT.

Cinghs Thouwn the 11 April A^. 1690. In the county of Ulster. Addressed

«To Capt. Jacob Mellbome, for psent at Albany."

[Translation.]

Eingstoune.

Gent. -- Your various letters have safely come to hand, referring for the most part to the sending up as much maize as possible for the use of his Majisties Garrison ; secondly to the sending back those who may have come from Albany or the County Jurisdiction, without the Knowledge of their Superiors; Lastl), that Kingstoune be fortified as well as possible against the attacks of the enemy.

Jacob Mellbome, for psent at Albany."

[Translation.]

Eingstoune.

Gent. -- Your various letters have safely come to hand, referring for the most part to the sending up as much maize as possible for the use of his Majisties Garrison ; secondly to the sending back those who may have come from Albany or the County Jurisdiction, without the Knowledge of their Superiors; Lastl), that Kingstoune be fortified as well as possible against the attacks of the enemy.

It serves for answer that pursuant to our duty we have made every effort to get as much maize as possible, and send your Honours per Teunis Peterse 936 skepels maize, and have further ordered that none be exported from our county, so that, should there be more, it may be available for his Majesty's service. Regarding those who may have come away from Albany County without permission, I could find none here except one Jan Jacobse, who pretends he could not earn his victuals at Albany -- therefore hath requested permission to remain hereto support himself & family, on condition that should the least news arrive here of the approach of any enemy, he shall be bound instantly to repair thither, to assist against the foe.

Lastly in regard to fortifying Kingstoune, we request further explanation from you ; for in all the letters, whether from th«

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Hon'^i® Lieut. Gouern'" or from your honour above, we have had no command to fortify Kingstoune ; and moreover the W. Committee have verbally ordered that no person should fortify any part of the Esopus Hill, until Kingstoune shall be fortified and protected, as the chief place of this county; especially as we, without the assistance of the out villages, should be very inadequate against the attack of the enemy.

Lastly in regard to fortifying Kingstoune, we request further explanation from you ; for in all the letters, whether from th«

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Hon'^i® Lieut. Gouern'" or from your honour above, we have had no command to fortify Kingstoune ; and moreover the W. Committee have verbally ordered that no person should fortify any part of the Esopus Hill, until Kingstoune shall be fortified and protected, as the chief place of this county; especially as we, without the assistance of the out villages, should be very inadequate against the attack of the enemy.

No more at present, but I hope to see your honors here in a short time, and meanwhile remain

Your humble serv.

N. Anthony per

This 11th April 1690 order of Jacob Reitse &

Jan foke

Addressed

Aen Capt Johannes de Bruyn Mr. Johannes Prouos & Capt. Jacob Millborne present tot Albany.

Hartford Aprill 11th 1690

Uqj^oble sr -- ^Your Letters of ye 2^ & 3^ of Aprill we have Seen & as to your desires of volunteers that we understand hath been granted but what fruit hath been gained thereby wee know not as to y^ meeting you mention at York upon y^ 24^^ of this month we cannot Comply wt^ by reason of a meeting ye gent"- of ye neigboring provinces have appointed before we heard of yours to be at Rhode Island y° last munday in this month (where we expect some of yours will be) vf"^ we have Complied w^^ & that we may not be wanting in our duty to p^'serve his Maj^'ea Interest what we can & defend o^ selves & his Majt'^s good subjects we have ordered that two Comp'^"^ be raised consisting of Six score & five teen Englishmen & about four score Indians (if they can be procured) w^h all speed be sent forth to Albany for y*"- defense of that City & County & also to take all advantages to

Uqj^oble sr -- ^Your Letters of ye 2^ & 3^ of Aprill we have Seen & as to your desires of volunteers that we understand hath been granted but what fruit hath been gained thereby wee know not as to y^ meeting you mention at York upon y^ 24^^ of this month we cannot Comply wt^ by reason of a meeting ye gent"- of ye neigboring provinces have appointed before we heard of yours to be at Rhode Island y° last munday in this month (where we expect some of yours will be) vf"^ we have Complied w^^ & that we may not be wanting in our duty to p^'serve his Maj^'ea Interest what we can & defend o^ selves & his Majt'^s good subjects we have ordered that two Comp'^"^ be raised consisting of Six score & five teen Englishmen & about four score Indians (if they can be procured) w^h all speed be sent forth to Albany for y*"- defense of that City & County & also to take all advantages to

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supres y° ennimies. But we shall be at great Losse to procure ammunicion for them & therefore we request your selfe that you will take Care that o^" men may be provided for with ammunicion for this Service for we are so bear in o^ store that we must keep what we have for o"" owne preservacion If we were well stored or knew where to supply o^'selves we should not matter it: but w^^^out you can supply us it will be a vayn thing for us to send forth o"" men therefore we desire to have youre resolues in y* Case what we may depend on for it will be a great guide unto us in o"" motions & for provisions of pease bread & porke If you can suit us at albany we shall exchange w*h you And pay you In wheat porke & Pease at Yorke or where you shall appoynt us to pay you in o"" Colony forthw*^ & shall be glad to know your resolves herein w'^'' w^i^ o"* respects yo"" Hono*" is all at pr:sent From Sr your affectionate frind the Govern"" & gen^' Co* of Conecticut p. their order Signed

But we shall be at great Losse to procure ammunicion for them & therefore we request your selfe that you will take Care that o^" men may be provided for with ammunicion for this Service for we are so bear in o^ store that we must keep what we have for o"" owne preservacion If we were well stored or knew where to supply o^'selves we should not matter it: but w^^^out you can supply us it will be a vayn thing for us to send forth o"" men therefore we desire to have youre resolues in y* Case what we may depend on for it will be a great guide unto us in o"" motions & for provisions of pease bread & porke If you can suit us at albany we shall exchange w*h you And pay you In wheat porke & Pease at Yorke or where you shall appoynt us to pay you in o"" Colony forthw*^ & shall be glad to know your resolves herein w'^'' w^i^ o"* respects yo"" Hono*" is all at pr:sent From Sr your affectionate frind the Govern"" & gen^' Co* of Conecticut p. their order Signed

John Allin Secry : To Captn Jacob Leisler Esqr Lt Govern^ of N. Yoik

HoNO^^^ S» -- I having not oportunity since my returne from narford to enforme you anything of y® product of my granting Liberty to y® drums to be beat up for volunteers but of the effectual! Course of o"^ gen** Assembly to raise two Comp^^' ye Q^e as speedily as ever we can effect it to be on their marsh for albany y® other to follow after o"" great want is ammunicon we have lately heard by a good hand vizt : Mr. prout of great plenty of powder In Virginia & if you se need or have oportunity to Sent for any please to Bcfrind us w**^ halfe adozen Barrels & you shall be Rembourised to content there Seemes not to be any supplie to Carry on the warr In o"" partes and very little at Boston its said to be sold at P pr pound retaile at said Virginia o^ Colony hath pitched on some men to attend y° meeting at Rhode island w<=*» was gi-eat pitty it had not been apointed soner we could not well doe anything to alter y^ time or place y® notice being so shorte

Course of o"^ gen** Assembly to raise two Comp^^' ye Q^e as speedily as ever we can effect it to be on their marsh for albany y® other to follow after o"" great want is ammunicon we have lately heard by a good hand vizt : Mr. prout of great plenty of powder In Virginia & if you se need or have oportunity to Sent for any please to Bcfrind us w**^ halfe adozen Barrels & you shall be Rembourised to content there Seemes not to be any supplie to Carry on the warr In o"" partes and very little at Boston its said to be sold at P pr pound retaile at said Virginia o^ Colony hath pitched on some men to attend y° meeting at Rhode island w<=*» was gi-eat pitty it had not been apointed soner we could not well doe anything to alter y^ time or place y® notice being so shorte

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but hope some from yo'' partes & westward may be there we have no newes to acquaint yo"^ hon^ w^ but w'h hearty desires that Counsills & Endcav" may be guided & succeded to gods bono' the peace and welfare of his ma^^^s good Subiects so prayes

Yo'" hono""^ Servant & Frind Milford 17th of Aprill 1690 Robebt Treat Gof

To Jacob Leisler Esqr

Lievt. Govern!" of N .York

[Translation.]

Kingstoune

HoN^^^ Capt de Bruyn, Mons» Provost, Capt Millborne, Health ! -- These few lines shall serve, whereas news has come here that a second murder has been committed by our enemies within the jurisdiction of Albany County, I could scarcely belie-v^ it at first, as I doubted not but I should at least have rec^ a letter about it. But we must now be convinced through the confirmation of the people from your vicinity, of the certainty thereof.

HoN^^^ Capt de Bruyn, Mons» Provost, Capt Millborne, Health ! -- These few lines shall serve, whereas news has come here that a second murder has been committed by our enemies within the jurisdiction of Albany County, I could scarcely belie-v^ it at first, as I doubted not but I should at least have rec^ a letter about it. But we must now be convinced through the confirmation of the people from your vicinity, of the certainty thereof. The comunity therefore took it very badly that we received no intelligence of it, especially as we had previously by express tidings of the first murder shortly after it occurred. I request therefore should there be any bad news to communicate it to us immediately ; for it is better we should be on our guard and the people will feel greater satisfaction. Further 'tis requested that a hundred plank and 25 [lbs?J nails may be sent us here by the first opportunity for the use of this place to make a centry box of them and whatever else may be necessary. We have been already obliged to borrow 25 and there are none to be had here. Therefore please not to fail.

Our Representatives took their departure on the 16'*» instant.

Gent, no more at present, but please to write us here by every opportunity, and meanwhile I remain

Your humble Serv*

TUs 18.* Apr>. 1690. N. Anthonv per

Addressed *

"Acn de E. Gecomitccrde O^'^er of y« Court.

Capt. Johannis dc Bruyn Monsr. Johannes Prouost & Capt Jacob Milborne present. Albany."

We have been already obliged to borrow 25 and there are none to be had here. Therefore please not to fail.

Our Representatives took their departure on the 16'*» instant.

Gent, no more at present, but please to write us here by every opportunity, and meanwhile I remain

Your humble Serv*

TUs 18.* Apr>. 1690. N. Anthonv per

Addressed *

"Acn de E. Gecomitccrde O^'^er of y« Court.

Capt. Johannis dc Bruyn Monsr. Johannes Prouost & Capt Jacob Milborne present. Albany."

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*LEISLER TO GOV. TREAT.

Aprill the 19th in Fort William Most Horor^ S^^ -- Your verry acceptable letter by y^ bearer I have before me, and with great joy seen your resolt in assisting us with 135 English & 80 Indians, if possible only desiers us to provide them with ammonition, w'^'i as I understand is your present want ; this is to advyce you y*- wee verry tancfully accept your neighbourly assistance, & for powder, you may depend upon, there shall be distributed to them at Albany. 1 shall also not fail to send up bread. Peace & Pork according to your desire, therefore you can send it here by y« first oportunitie ; wee haue sent up already 300 barils Pork, 200 Bushell of Peas, 600 Skepell of Indian Korne, 20000 lbs of Bread, 100 Bushel of Salt, 150 Dear Skins for shoes 2000 yl ossenb'" for Tents & 3000 lb of Led, 105 lb of powder and 260 men with watt we cane gitt more, hire inclosed is 3 letters received from Maryland with the nues to which I referr your selfs: -- in y^ beginning of April aryved here two Maquaes, Considerable Sachems, who are verry firme & received greate satisfaction, discovering y® great delution y® Convention had but them undertaking lyfe from watt encouragement they have observed & here received, having promised us to rayse more then 1000 men of theirs, to join with 400 of ours, whereof we haue already raysed and sent 260 man, keeping y^ pass upon ye Lake with a Company of Christians & Indians, in number aboute 50 j that aboute the Enemies approach, we maybe tymely advertized: aboute 8 days ago the same watch sent up to Albany, yt they had discovered the trake of 12 ffrench & Indians, and doubt not but in 2 days should doe some mischief, whereupon y« people W'here advertized & ordered to be upon their guard, but having so many couwards & Traitors amongst us, who indeavour to bulle [lull?] ye people in security, occasions the people to be careless -- It hapened y* last Sabeday, at Nistigione, 12 myle from Albany, y® people there gathered all in one house & keept watch, the said ffrench & Indians, finding in the night the houses empty, & perseving their retreat, went in a swamp, the people going in y^ mourning, each to their houses, were surprized, 9 Christians 2 negers were kild & captivated, which must needs

Peace & Pork according to your desire, therefore you can send it here by y« first oportunitie ; wee haue sent up already 300 barils Pork, 200 Bushell of Peas, 600 Skepell of Indian Korne, 20000 lbs of Bread, 100 Bushel of Salt, 150 Dear Skins for shoes 2000 yl ossenb'" for Tents & 3000 lb of Led, 105 lb of powder and 260 men with watt we cane gitt more, hire inclosed is 3 letters received from Maryland with the nues to which I referr your selfs: -- in y^ beginning of April aryved here two Maquaes, Considerable Sachems, who are verry firme & received greate satisfaction, discovering y® great delution y® Convention had but them undertaking lyfe from watt encouragement they have observed & here received, having promised us to rayse more then 1000 men of theirs, to join with 400 of ours, whereof we haue already raysed and sent 260 man, keeping y^ pass upon ye Lake with a Company of Christians & Indians, in number aboute 50 j that aboute the Enemies approach, we maybe tymely advertized: aboute 8 days ago the same watch sent up to Albany, yt they had discovered the trake of 12 ffrench & Indians, and doubt not but in 2 days should doe some mischief, whereupon y« people W'here advertized & ordered to be upon their guard, but having so many couwards & Traitors amongst us, who indeavour to bulle [lull?] ye people in security, occasions the people to be careless -- It hapened y* last Sabeday, at Nistigione, 12 myle from Albany, y® people there gathered all in one house & keept watch, the said ffrench & Indians, finding in the night the houses empty, & perseving their retreat, went in a swamp, the people going in y^ mourning, each to their houses, were surprized, 9 Christians 2 negers were kild & captivated, which must needs

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incourage the enemie to further attempt if not prevented by a vigorous attake in Canada, About the Meeting at Road Island, I had expected you & them here ; we are resolvetl to alter nothing in our resolution ; we are fully resolved to carry on the warr against our bloody enemye the French and there adhereants j & spend our all & lyfe toe, and haue & are in action aboute it ; it is too late to fitch y^ Midwife when the chield is borne ; we shall be glad to accept & imbrace wat assistance you plais to afford us, and use all the means imaginable, & further trust in God. I haue a men of warr riddy with 20 gunns & 120 resolute men, commissionated for Canada & intend one or two Brigantines if possible. I would haue no Provision of the ill affected Bottler nor his, nor the lyke person to come near us in our actions, it is therefore in vain to send him, becase I shall not suffer him there nor any which we suspfect. 1 desire reall friendly and Naighbourly corespondency ; you may ashoor yourselfs I shall want in nothing that may tend for his Matins interest & y® welfare of his provinces ; and after my Respekt, recommand you in God's protection & remaine

S"^ your affectionate & humble servant

Jacob Leisle^l^ Superscribed To the Honorable Robert Treat, Governour of Coneticutt. These

26th March 1690.

The Indian Sachem Obson w^^ his Brother apeared Before ye Governo'" & Council! unto whome s<i Governo^ & Council! acquainted of o'* New King W"" & warr with y^ French & desired what Assistance they Could give in ag^t ye French at Canada Whereupon they Answered they should Consider together & should bring Answer w^^ all Expedicon & was given to them two y''^ duffels two p<^ powder two barrs Lead and three Bits In Money.

The Indian Sachem Obson w^^ his Brother apeared Before ye Governo'" & Council! unto whome s<i Governo^ & Council! acquainted of o'* New King W"" & warr with y^ French & desired what Assistance they Could give in ag^t ye French at Canada Whereupon they Answered they should Consider together & should bring Answer w^^ all Expedicon & was given to them two y''^ duffels two p<^ powder two barrs Lead and three Bits In Money.

the Sachem whemeach of chiqueta unto whome y^ same was proposed & Like Answer was made and given 2 yds cloath 1 lb powder 1 bar Lead.

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the Sachem Schipay & his nephew Mamid y« sarae as above written & six bits given to them & spended upon them by Samuel Edsall Esq>^.

Aprill 5th. 1690. The Indian Sachems of Kightowan, Wessecamer, Wuscawanus, did promise to send Six Men and given Each 1 y^ Duffels 2 bits &, 2 g^ Rom vf^^ meane to go to Albany against y® French,

Aprill 19th. 1690. The Sachem of tappan called Mendoassyn & a Cap" called Wigworakum & say^ that they had sent fifteen days ago twelf men to y^ Maquase and Sinnekes & and when Returne shall sent more being Strong in all 60 Young Men & was given to them ^ ancor of Rum 1 barel sider & to each a duffels Coat & Recomanded to them to be united together w^^^ is to suppress y® Comon Ennemy y^ french & their Indians vf^^ they accepted & a cloth pilch to Claes.

The Sachem of tappan called Mendoassyn & a Cap" called Wigworakum & say^ that they had sent fifteen days ago twelf men to y^ Maquase and Sinnekes & and when Returne shall sent more being Strong in all 60 Young Men & was given to them ^ ancor of Rum 1 barel sider & to each a duffels Coat & Recomanded to them to be united together w^^^ is to suppress y® Comon Ennemy y^ french & their Indians vf^^ they accepted & a cloth pilch to Claes.

New York ye 30 April 1690 Then delivered by M^s du Bois to the Lieutenant W'" Churcher for the Expedition at Albany Five C^o three Quarters Twenty two Pounds Lead at Thirty Shill: p 0*° to be paid out of his Majesty's Revenue of Custome or otherwise out any Tax to be raised to pay the Publick Charges,

Copy Signed P"" Delanoy, Coll'

Endorsed -- Mr. deLanoy Coil's Certificate to Mrs. du Bois for Lead, for the use of the Expedition in the year 1690.

A. D, 1690. ye 30 apprUl : In N, Yorke Gentlemens -- Last monday arrived heer the Commitioners off Boston Plimouth en Caneticot who have been taking off several! businis Concerning the Indian war but ar resolved In noting mein demand Is off theme to assist vs by land with 500 man -- I proposed to pay 400 man 300 we send up en 100 man from albani en Vlster who most be paid by vs the have offert 300 man en hoop to optaine the rest Or ]00 man, the shall send to ther Ships that are out to go to Canada but the expeckt ouers

D, 1690. ye 30 apprUl : In N, Yorke Gentlemens -- Last monday arrived heer the Commitioners off Boston Plimouth en Caneticot who have been taking off several! businis Concerning the Indian war but ar resolved In noting mein demand Is off theme to assist vs by land with 500 man -- I proposed to pay 400 man 300 we send up en 100 man from albani en Vlster who most be paid by vs the have offert 300 man en hoop to optaine the rest Or ]00 man, the shall send to ther Ships that are out to go to Canada but the expeckt ouers

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to be onder Command off thers with Kan not be -- I made theme be troublet abouth allins letter en hoop all will doe well, the arivall en expectation off som Indians, Is acceptable nnes to vs all : Mest. Delanoy has send 85 Barils Biff en Porke 3 Barils led en 1 pig by the first we shall send Bred en oder things. Capt Bleeker has the Laus, the with I refeer yom- I have proroged them when I saa the intendet to work with the Prisoners mest riars desired som guns with iff your seemeth most be taken from sloop or petrares for Schonectede with wee Desiers ma not be desertet doo It shuld kost 50 soldiers to maentain Evert Wendell Is remaind heer by min leve becas his Chelder died therefore kan be excused the mayer and me Selvst ar In continual compayni with the Comisioners we have advice off marsch off the marilanders It Is thougt the will travell by land for faer oflf the small poks. I shall further aquaint your by the first what further Passes we have gatt a hh^ Rom 1 hh"! suger off liveston Comming from Barbados 15 halff Baril suger 2 hhd 2| ters 3 Barill Rom 4 hh^ malasses for mathew Plouman after min Respekt I remain

Capt Bleeker has the Laus, the with I refeer yom- I have proroged them when I saa the intendet to work with the Prisoners mest riars desired som guns with iff your seemeth most be taken from sloop or petrares for Schonectede with wee Desiers ma not be desertet doo It shuld kost 50 soldiers to maentain Evert Wendell Is remaind heer by min leve becas his Chelder died therefore kan be excused the mayer and me Selvst ar In continual compayni with the Comisioners we have advice off marsch off the marilanders It Is thougt the will travell by land for faer oflf the small poks. I shall further aquaint your by the first what further Passes we have gatt a hh^ Rom 1 hh"! suger off liveston Comming from Barbados 15 halff Baril suger 2 hhd 2| ters 3 Barill Rom 4 hh^ malasses for mathew Plouman after min Respekt I remain

Sers

Your affectionate frind Jacob Leisler.

I had send Blank Comision for Capt, by Mest Edsall who has fild up to Gabriell thomes I hoop he will gitt Courage an Conduck the Comissioners officers war promised ther Comisions heer with I have given en beliff the Deserved ; J L

Addressed,

To The Honobie the Comissionei^s Cap" John D'Bruyn, Mr. John Provoost & Cap^ Jacob Milborne Esqrs In Their ma*'®^ service at

Albany

Honorable Sirs -- Since the departure of your messengers, wee have been very much occupyed, that wee have been retarded till now to send to your honors Capt: William Masone Lievt Walters, & master duffore to assure your honours of myn & the

I had send Blank Comision for Capt, by Mest Edsall who has fild up to Gabriell thomes I hoop he will gitt Courage an Conduck the Comissioners officers war promised ther Comisions heer with I have given en beliff the Deserved ; J L

Addressed,

To The Honobie the Comissionei^s Cap" John D'Bruyn, Mr. John Provoost & Cap^ Jacob Milborne Esqrs In Their ma*'®^ service at

Albany

Honorable Sirs -- Since the departure of your messengers, wee have been very much occupyed, that wee have been retarded till now to send to your honors Capt: William Masone Lievt Walters, & master duffore to assure your honours of myn & the

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councells most humble service, & that you are heartily -wellcome in this his Mamies province, where you will find us very coiriplyable in any thing that may tend to his Mamies Service & the vvellfare of his Subjects in these his provinces, & hope we shall shortly have the honor to salute you, In the mean tyme after my respects &c.

1689 The Heer Luy* Gouvernf Jacob Leysler debet

Aug 9. For 15 green planks for Fort William .£00.11.

16|f ' ^ barrel of Strong Albany Beer 00.15: --

Feb. 25. 8 skep^ white peas for fort William.. 1. -- : -- Mch 1. 2 ps bl. duffels long 50: 46| both 96^

yard @ 5 st. per yard 24. 2:6

1690 26 50 lbs lead @ 4| 00.18:9

• 1 Red Cloth Cloak trimmed with gold Lace & its accompaniments for an

1689 The Heer Luy* Gouvernf Jacob Leysler debet

Aug 9. For 15 green planks for Fort William .£00.11.

16|f ' ^ barrel of Strong Albany Beer 00.15: --

Feb. 25. 8 skep^ white peas for fort William.. 1. -- : -- Mch 1. 2 ps bl. duffels long 50: 46| both 96^

yard @ 5 st. per yard 24. 2:6

1690 26 50 lbs lead @ 4| 00.18:9

• 1 Red Cloth Cloak trimmed with gold Lace & its accompaniments for an

Indian t 3. 5: --

Item one hundred p^ of eight in Spetie

loaned for 3 days 30. -- : --

Total 60:12:6

N York the 2^ May 1690 p"" Anna Cuyler Widow

of dec^ Hend Cuyler.

N Yorke Primo May 1690.

At a meeting of y^ Commissions^ of y^ Province of New York & ye Collonies of y® Massachusetts, Plymouth & Connecticut. It is Concluded as their unanimous Result that In y® Psent Expedicon for the Strengthning of Albany y° Pursuing & by ye help of Almighty God Subduing y*^ french & Indian Enneraies Continnuing in hostihty agst their Magt>es that each of y« Collonies afores<i shall Provide & furnish y^ undermenconed proporcons of Souldiers with Answerable Provisions at their own Charges to Be sent w'h all Speed : --

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viz*

By New Yorke four hundred 400

By irlassaclmsetts Colony one hundred & Sixty . . . 160

By Conecticut Colony one hundred & thirty five. 135

By Plymouth Colony sixty 60

By Maryland by Promise one hundred 100

It is Concluded as their unanimous Result that In y® Psent Expedicon for the Strengthning of Albany y° Pursuing & by ye help of Almighty God Subduing y*^ french & Indian Enneraies Continnuing in hostihty agst their Magt>es that each of y« Collonies afores<i shall Provide & furnish y^ undermenconed proporcons of Souldiers with Answerable Provisions at their own Charges to Be sent w'h all Speed : --

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viz*

By New Yorke four hundred 400

By irlassaclmsetts Colony one hundred & Sixty . . . 160

By Conecticut Colony one hundred & thirty five. 135

By Plymouth Colony sixty 60

By Maryland by Promise one hundred 100

In all Eight hundred fifety five 855

Farther Agreed that y^ Major Be apointed by y^ L* Gov'" of New Yorke & y® next Cap" to Be Apointed by y® Collonies of y^ Massachusetts, Plymouth & Connecticut.

That All Plunder & Captives (if any happen) shall be divided to ye ofl^icers & Sould" acordlng to y® Custome of Wan- That All Matters of great Concernemt be directed & ordered by y*' Councill of Warr consisting of y® Major w^h ye j-ggt of y® Commission Officers or so many of them as there is oportunity for

That y® Souldiers Sent out or to Be Sent out be not Employed In any other Service or Expedicon then what is now Agreed on w^hout farther Consent of the severall Colonies

That ye Officers Be required to maintaine good order Amongst y« Souldiers to discountenance & Punish Vice & as much as may be to Keep y® Sabbath & maintaine y® Worship of God

That All Plunder & Captives (if any happen) shall be divided to ye ofl^icers & Sould" acordlng to y® Custome of Wan- That All Matters of great Concernemt be directed & ordered by y*' Councill of Warr consisting of y® Major w^h ye j-ggt of y® Commission Officers or so many of them as there is oportunity for

That y® Souldiers Sent out or to Be Sent out be not Employed In any other Service or Expedicon then what is now Agreed on w^hout farther Consent of the severall Colonies

That ye Officers Be required to maintaine good order Amongst y« Souldiers to discountenance & Punish Vice & as much as may be to Keep y® Sabbath & maintaine y® Worship of God

Jacx)b Leisler William Stoughton Sam^ Sewall P. D Lanoy John Walley Nathan Gold William Petkin

TO MAJOR JACOB MILBORNE Greeting

By virtue of y*^ Authority derived unto mee I do hereby constitute & apoint You to be Major of all y^ forces now raised or to be raised for y® expedicon of Albany out of this Province & ye New England Collonies & Maryland ac6rding to y® unanimous result made w^'' said Collonies ag^^ y^ french at Canada you are therefore Carefully & diligently to discharge y® duty of a

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major by Exercising y« Same In Armes & Keeping them In good order & discipline both Officers & Souldlers observing Strictly all ye Articles In y® Said Result Expressed hereby willing & Commanding them to observe & follow Such orders & direccons as you Shall from time to time receive from mee or any apointed by my Selfe & Councell Acording to y^ Rules & discipline of war Pursuant to y« tmst reposed In You & to Execute all acts of hostility against y^ french King his Subiects & their adherents & this Commission to Continue during any will & Pleasure only : Given &c. this 25*^ of May 1690.

major by Exercising y« Same In Armes & Keeping them In good order & discipline both Officers & Souldlers observing Strictly all ye Articles In y® Said Result Expressed hereby willing & Commanding them to observe & follow Such orders & direccons as you Shall from time to time receive from mee or any apointed by my Selfe & Councell Acording to y^ Rules & discipline of war Pursuant to y« tmst reposed In You & to Execute all acts of hostility against y^ french King his Subiects & their adherents & this Commission to Continue during any will & Pleasure only : Given &c. this 25*^ of May 1690.

Jacob Leisler.

LEISLER TO TATHEM.

A : 1690. 7th May in forth William Honoreth Ser -- ^Your last is befor vs. having Considert the Contenu I most allow Wath your represent to me therein. I am Sori Your vessel! happent Yust at sutche theime when som franch heer by their II Caridg provoket the piple Whereby the war Stierd up to vs Severite to prevent some off the franch their arogants who ar hir In greth nomber en thinke It is now ther teime We ar distrost at ouer bak and In ouer Bossm We haie Men with we kannot well trost with was the Cas 2 was sesed one Clerd thoder Condemned then Information was Brought In Court When the Suth with I kold en most noth hinder, en so se was Condemned for min parth I freli given again His Maiestes part a band will satisfie me Ift' Demanded from his Maieste the Informer's parth Is not at min disposal! but I. prevalle that he shall be satisfied with 10 or 12 j6 en somme few Charges ther Is vpon the Vessel! Is aprized 45 £ but nu It hapens that we have presed one bermodian for his Maieste Service for the Expedition off Canada en that the Oners thereoff Complains that In Bermodes the will starff for want off provisions en desires your Vessel! to bring them supljf* where for a resonable hier most be allowed to you

I am Sori Your vessel! happent Yust at sutche theime when som franch heer by their II Caridg provoket the piple Whereby the war Stierd up to vs Severite to prevent some off the franch their arogants who ar hir In greth nomber en thinke It is now ther teime We ar distrost at ouer bak and In ouer Bossm We haie Men with we kannot well trost with was the Cas 2 was sesed one Clerd thoder Condemned then Information was Brought In Court When the Suth with I kold en most noth hinder, en so se was Condemned for min parth I freli given again His Maiestes part a band will satisfie me Ift' Demanded from his Maieste the Informer's parth Is not at min disposal! but I. prevalle that he shall be satisfied with 10 or 12 j6 en somme few Charges ther Is vpon the Vessel! Is aprized 45 £ but nu It hapens that we have presed one bermodian for his Maieste Service for the Expedition off Canada en that the Oners thereoff Complains that In Bermodes the will starff for want off provisions en desires your Vessel! to bring them supljf* where for a resonable hier most be allowed to you

Iff in the foreseid Ikan render to GoevernourKoxe min service en your plais to accept It You shall be Welkom to it but I Expect him hir that was mister off the wessell to go Pilot for Canada a Cording his promis I hoop your will not hinder him but reder Incourage him for he Is able to render his Maieste goed service VOL. II. 16

Is aprized 45 £ but nu It hapens that we have presed one bermodian for his Maieste Service for the Expedition off Canada en that the Oners thereoff Complains that In Bermodes the will starff for want off provisions en desires your Vessel! to bring them supljf* where for a resonable hier most be allowed to you

Iff in the foreseid Ikan render to GoevernourKoxe min service en your plais to accept It You shall be Welkom to it but I Expect him hir that was mister off the wessell to go Pilot for Canada a Cording his promis I hoop your will not hinder him but reder Incourage him for he Is able to render his Maieste goed service VOL. II. 16

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I further refer your to Wath I have Vrit to Mesf Henli being publik Concerns en hoop your Will Contribut to vrge the piple that the raa be sensble off this aproching en Menasing Storme en that the are alike Concerned In ouer Just en necessarie Deling & vrg for ther assistance that we ma be able to make up a 1000 men. en that troe Gods Blessin We ma tak a Way the Causse off ouer Misseris.

Your wille obligie mee with on ansur In the meantime I remaine Endorsed

" A coppy of a Letter to John Tathem at Burlington

7tii May 1690.

LEISLER TO ALL THE WESTERNE GOVERNMENTS

Anno: 1690: 13 May in fort william

Honored Sir -- yesterday departed Mr Pembrock with letters to you Just after his departure I received the happy news following from our commissioners, dated the 8th May, the very words are. -- ^The great busines of the Indianes is concluded & have answered our propositiones satisfactorily with 1800 men amongst the five nationes, of which a more par^ar accompt we shall send to morrow, yours by the Esopus have received and shall attend your further resolves since it is that much will be required to the necessary equipping the march if with 600 men, the letter by the way of Esopus is the result of the provinces &c. & easterne collonies which 1 have sent that way with hopes we shall make it up by the help of East & west Jerseyes pensilvania & Rhoad Island 1000 men, being but in hopes by their letters thereupon hes as I perceive promised to the Indianes 600 men, I hope you will not be wanting to promote so blissed a work at this tyme to please God & our gracious King losing the opportunity and neglecting the season may cause the next generation to curse us, therefore I desire you for very speedy help, wee having and are doing daily our best, I further referre you to Mr. pembroke & what is written by him after my respects I remaine &c.

Honored Sir -- yesterday departed Mr Pembrock with letters to you Just after his departure I received the happy news following from our commissioners, dated the 8th May, the very words are. -- ^The great busines of the Indianes is concluded & have answered our propositiones satisfactorily with 1800 men amongst the five nationes, of which a more par^ar accompt we shall send to morrow, yours by the Esopus have received and shall attend your further resolves since it is that much will be required to the necessary equipping the march if with 600 men, the letter by the way of Esopus is the result of the provinces &c. & easterne collonies which 1 have sent that way with hopes we shall make it up by the help of East & west Jerseyes pensilvania & Rhoad Island 1000 men, being but in hopes by their letters thereupon hes as I perceive promised to the Indianes 600 men, I hope you will not be wanting to promote so blissed a work at this tyme to please God & our gracious King losing the opportunity and neglecting the season may cause the next generation to curse us, therefore I desire you for very speedy help, wee having and are doing daily our best, I further referre you to Mr. pembroke & what is written by him after my respects I remaine &c.

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* MESSKS. EDSALL & PEMBROKE TO GOV. TREAT.

GouERNouR Treat -- Honored Sir, Ye terms agreed on by ye Liftenant Gouernor and Connecite for ye volentears to be raised for ye ' on to Albany, is twenty five shillings p'^ month, besides tiieire provisions and free plunder to such as shall goe out with the macqwas and Sinecas to Mont Riall or any place in Canada, which incoragraent plase to acquaint your neighbours with, whereby you will oblidge you reall friends and neighbers --

GouERNouR Treat -- Honored Sir, Ye terms agreed on by ye Liftenant Gouernor and Connecite for ye volentears to be raised for ye ' on to Albany, is twenty five shillings p'^ month, besides tiieire provisions and free plunder to such as shall goe out with the macqwas and Sinecas to Mont Riall or any place in Canada, which incoragraent plase to acquaint your neighbours with, whereby you will oblidge you reall friends and neighbers --

Samuell Edsall Elkanah Pembroke

BY THE LIEV^ GOVERNOR

Whereas There is made an Ordr of Councell dated this day to Secure all porke w*** in this City to be Brought to his Ma'ies Store howse for his s^ Ma*^'*es service --

These are therefore in hi§ Ma*'®s name to will and require you to make dilig* Enquiry & Search In all sellars stores pack bowses and other places where you Know suspect or hear of any to Be and take an Exact ace* of y^ names of y® owners & y® q* thereof & secure s^ porke in his Ma^'^^s Stores as afores<^ & in Case of refusall for opening s^ sellars stores & pack bowses to use all manuall force to Brake open y® same to Effect ye Premisses & this shall be your spetiall Warrt Given &c this 15*^ day of May, 1690. • Jacob Leisler

To THE Governor of Barbadoes.

A : 1690: 17 May in fert william

Honorable Sir -- your courteous Letter of the 21*^ January I have received thought it my duty to returne an answer about the tuo irish rogues. I wrote to Maryland & Virginia & gott an answer from Coll: Good Chiefe commander in Maryland, in the words following I am heartily sorry I had no account sooner of these tuo rogues Henly & welch, I had thern very lately in custody upon Suspitione being strangers Irishmen papists & coming from 1 Here the sheet is torn and a sentence or two missing.

Honorable Sir -- your courteous Letter of the 21*^ January I have received thought it my duty to returne an answer about the tuo irish rogues. I wrote to Maryland & Virginia & gott an answer from Coll: Good Chiefe commander in Maryland, in the words following I am heartily sorry I had no account sooner of these tuo rogues Henly & welch, I had thern very lately in custody upon Suspitione being strangers Irishmen papists & coming from 1 Here the sheet is torn and a sentence or two missing.

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Mortoneno, but they much appealed to your selves for justification upon which they were confined till they could produce a certificate from your honor of their good behaviour which they confidently promised but they soon undeceived us & made their escape towards pensilvania, but have made fresh persuite after them & doubt not to have them well retorned in yron & safely secured tliis is all w4mt I could have of them, the frenchof Canada with their Indianes committed six bloody masacres in this province three, &, in new England three, they have destroyed Skanectady a vilage 20 milles from Albany, murdered sixty three men women and children, carried captive 27: «&, have committed the greatest tyrranny imaginable, ript up women with chyld throwed children alive into the flame, dashed others agt door post till their braines stuck to it, another murder of eleaven people, and one or two committed since last fall, we send 52 men up to guard that place, but a certane niunber of people there maintaining the comissiones from sir Edmond Andross & Coll: dongan deryving from the authority of the late King James would not accept them there, but keept the fort by virtue of the s*^ Commission & would not suffer any of them to goe & guard s^ village being the fronteer but send of their people there, by which meanes from treachery cowardice & carelesnes that too unfortunate and to be lamented accident hes happened there, the river being frozen that noe forces could be sent up the winter, the well meaned people, lodged our souldiers who kept guard in the citty whereof the french & Indian (in number of 100 men) had advice the Indianes would not goe there & so altered the designe & that place was by that meanes spared our Indians persued them killd & tooke 25 frenchmen who gave us an account of severall troops out in a designe in the spring to come with 2500 french besides their Indianes, your honor great & generous example and loyall attempt agt the bloody enimies the french, you were pleased to acquaint me besides the foresight & good advice of the weaknes your honor suspects the french at Canada, wherein in the great advantages his Ma^ie & his subjects may reap by, who have resolved to us all the meanes imaginable to prevent & if possible destroy them there, and so soone the weather has permitted, wee

Mortoneno, but they much appealed to your selves for justification upon which they were confined till they could produce a certificate from your honor of their good behaviour which they confidently promised but they soon undeceived us & made their escape towards pensilvania, but have made fresh persuite after them & doubt not to have them well retorned in yron & safely secured tliis is all w4mt I could have of them, the frenchof Canada with their Indianes committed six bloody masacres in this province three, &, in new England three, they have destroyed Skanectady a vilage 20 milles from Albany, murdered sixty three men women and children, carried captive 27: «&, have committed the greatest tyrranny imaginable, ript up women with chyld throwed children alive into the flame, dashed others agt door post till their braines stuck to it, another murder of eleaven people, and one or two committed since last fall, we send 52 men up to guard that place, but a certane niunber of people there maintaining the comissiones from sir Edmond Andross & Coll: dongan deryving from the authority of the late King James would not accept them there, but keept the fort by virtue of the s*^ Commission & would not suffer any of them to goe & guard s^ village being the fronteer but send of their people there, by which meanes from treachery cowardice & carelesnes that too unfortunate and to be lamented accident hes happened there, the river being frozen that noe forces could be sent up the winter, the well meaned people, lodged our souldiers who kept guard in the citty whereof the french & Indian (in number of 100 men) had advice the Indianes would not goe there & so altered the designe & that place was by that meanes spared our Indians persued them killd & tooke 25 frenchmen who gave us an account of severall troops out in a designe in the spring to come with 2500 french besides their Indianes, your honor great & generous example and loyall attempt agt the bloody enimies the french, you were pleased to acquaint me besides the foresight & good advice of the weaknes your honor suspects the french at Canada, wherein in the great advantages his Ma^ie & his subjects may reap by, who have resolved to us all the meanes imaginable to prevent & if possible destroy them there, and so soone the weather has permitted, wee

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have sent up 250: men more, & sent out 50 men to shout & watch the french wee discovered 12 tracks of them & gave tymlie notice wheupon all the stragelt people were ordered to come in the Citty, which was punctually obeyed except tuo families who would first prepare a diner & so were surprized, & the s<l eleaven killed & captivated, we have appointed a day here to send Commissioners from all the Government to meet & consult & negotiate about the warre, which was assured by some & others with slow & frivolous excuses, at last was a vessel taken whereof your honor hes a inclosed besides we have here a privateer with 24 gunnes 150 men who engage to goe with a Briggantine eight gunnes four pitteraroes 70 men, one sloope with four gunes tuo pitteraroes & 50 men by us equipped for td attack Quebeck, Boston hes armed considerably some ships & other vessels for to take port royall a very inconsiderable place, & puts us in hopes they will send them for Canada, but would not engage it. It is certaine as your honor remarkes It is now the tyme, the same now to loose or neglect may cause the next generation to curse us, our fletch please God will be ready within 3 or 4 dayes our people by our result is at Albany by them of our neighbors but eighty men, we have people well versed in the Indian tongues, we send to live amongst them to observe the french motion I had here one of the chiefest Indianes with whom I have treated & so possessed that he himselfe is gone to all the Indianes prevailed & corroborated their enmity agt the french which hes taken so good effects, that we got newes from our Commissioners dated 8'^ may whereof here is the very words the great business of the Indianes is concluded & have answered our propositiones satisfactorily, with 1800 men amongst the five nationes of which a more particular account wee shall send to morrow to which we shall joine 600 men, I have detained the bearer tuo dayes to ?end your honor the particulars, but the hory kames storms will be neer when he may arryve at Barbadoes, thought not good to detaine him longer, we have advice by the french prisoners that there is troops out to make an attempt near us, wherefore we are upon our guards, & if some surprise should happen the people living so scattered would cause them to fly here, & make provisipn

It is certaine as your honor remarkes It is now the tyme, the same now to loose or neglect may cause the next generation to curse us, our fletch please God will be ready within 3 or 4 dayes our people by our result is at Albany by them of our neighbors but eighty men, we have people well versed in the Indian tongues, we send to live amongst them to observe the french motion I had here one of the chiefest Indianes with whom I have treated & so possessed that he himselfe is gone to all the Indianes prevailed & corroborated their enmity agt the french which hes taken so good effects, that we got newes from our Commissioners dated 8'^ may whereof here is the very words the great business of the Indianes is concluded & have answered our propositiones satisfactorily, with 1800 men amongst the five nationes of which a more particular account wee shall send to morrow to which we shall joine 600 men, I have detained the bearer tuo dayes to ?end your honor the particulars, but the hory kames storms will be neer when he may arryve at Barbadoes, thought not good to detaine him longer, we have advice by the french prisoners that there is troops out to make an attempt near us, wherefore we are upon our guards, & if some surprise should happen the people living so scattered would cause them to fly here, & make provisipn

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scarce, that with severall other causes hes obliged us to make an embargo, but considering the dependence Barbadoes Jamaica & Nevis have from these places we have permitted about 50 tunne pronsion to be transported to each whereof the bearer is the portion of your Island, we hope a good success in our undertaking if please God we obtain it, we never need to fear any Indianes, If your honor could speedily dispatch some men of warre for Canada, it would doe a great service for his Ma*ie & no doubt but by Gods blissing could be a great meanes to wholly subdue Canada I begg the happines of a hne or two from your honor by the first opportunity which will oblige us all to ardint requitall specially from &c.

TO THE GOVERNOR OF BOSTON

A: 1690: 17 May in fort William

Honorable Sir -- I have sent to your honor by land the agreement between the Indianes ,& us, & a coppy of Major Millbornes letter of the arryvall at oneidas of the french from Canada, which presents to the five nationes & that wee are resolved to stand to our unanimous result, I hope all is come to hand to which I referre your honor, onely I most add that at the arryvall of our people mongst our confederate Indianes they have immediately seized upon the five french with their presents, & have shared four amongst them, and have sent me the chiefest, being a knight with all his papers letters and instructiones, whereof one leafe is tomed out concerning this country, by the bisshops letter of Canada to a priest prisoner, we discover that treasonable correspondence has beenkeept by people mistrusted amongst us, we have had 300 and od men compleat ready at Albany these seaven weeks and can have the other 200 immediately there to compleat our number for the intended march and we perceive but 70 men of Connecticott, and if your number comes not very speedily by which delay we are detained from our proceedings &, may be so disappoynted that all our good work may be overturned to which the french spare noe paines nor costs to doe it, I hope our 3 vessells have acquainted your honor of their errand &

Honorable Sir -- I have sent to your honor by land the agreement between the Indianes ,& us, & a coppy of Major Millbornes letter of the arryvall at oneidas of the french from Canada, which presents to the five nationes & that wee are resolved to stand to our unanimous result, I hope all is come to hand to which I referre your honor, onely I most add that at the arryvall of our people mongst our confederate Indianes they have immediately seized upon the five french with their presents, & have shared four amongst them, and have sent me the chiefest, being a knight with all his papers letters and instructiones, whereof one leafe is tomed out concerning this country, by the bisshops letter of Canada to a priest prisoner, we discover that treasonable correspondence has beenkeept by people mistrusted amongst us, we have had 300 and od men compleat ready at Albany these seaven weeks and can have the other 200 immediately there to compleat our number for the intended march and we perceive but 70 men of Connecticott, and if your number comes not very speedily by which delay we are detained from our proceedings &, may be so disappoynted that all our good work may be overturned to which the french spare noe paines nor costs to doe it, I hope our 3 vessells have acquainted your honor of their errand &

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Ihat Some Speedy resolutione is taken to Joine with them, I have acquainted Mr. Molline of the horrid designe our adversaries have undertaken upon the newes of the late King James his stronth in Ireland & how through God's mercy they were prevented, whereof 22 are secured in order to their tryall, having for present no more to enlarge after my respects I remaine sir

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Ihat Some Speedy resolutione is taken to Joine with them, I have acquainted Mr. Molline of the horrid designe our adversaries have undertaken upon the newes of the late King James his stronth in Ireland & how through God's mercy they were prevented, whereof 22 are secured in order to their tryall, having for present no more to enlarge after my respects I remaine sir

your honors most humble servant, &c

LEISLER TO HIS AGENTS AT ALBANY

Fort William may 19th 1690

Gentl'"^^ -- ^Yours of y« 8th Instant I received y^ 10th Instant expecting according your Promise y® next day y® Particulars of yo whole Proposition w^h ye Indians after w^h we Lang w^^ y« greatest Impatiens Imaginable I have sent Imediately to major Gold and yr govern^ desyring them to desist to address there Letters so unadvisedly and also that I had newes of Sutch a Satisfactory answer to what was proposed to y® five nacons who were to assist us w**! 1800 of there Indians for Canada and that I expected to morrow the particulars & y^ time appointed for y^ jiiarch w^h also I should speedily advice & so resolved to send Cap" Blagg to boston with ye same to Spur them for dispatch M"" Pembroke is departed before your advise to Maryland & Virginia but have sent y® aforesaid advice after him. Since I received your Letter of y® 8th instant is arrived here severall sloops from albany but none of yours w<=^ puts us in the greatest consternacon as ever we where ye more because C adversaries have not only in y® towne but all y® Country over to o^ great grief spread abroad that nothing was done but drinking and that thereby when ye Indians where there was caused Sutch disturbance that ye widdou Scuyler beat Cap" Milborne & that you where all three forced to fly out of ye towne & where gone to Esopes & Peter Scuyler vrsiS in y* fort w'*i great many Incredible refiecions w^li daily are reproached to our People to o"" great grief and Sorrow we Know that it is there daily practise to throw Scandal and Lyes upon us to render us odious they have formerly endeavored to posses

Since I received your Letter of y® 8th instant is arrived here severall sloops from albany but none of yours w<=^ puts us in the greatest consternacon as ever we where ye more because C adversaries have not only in y® towne but all y® Country over to o^ great grief spread abroad that nothing was done but drinking and that thereby when ye Indians where there was caused Sutch disturbance that ye widdou Scuyler beat Cap" Milborne & that you where all three forced to fly out of ye towne & where gone to Esopes & Peter Scuyler vrsiS in y* fort w'*i great many Incredible refiecions w^li daily are reproached to our People to o"" great grief and Sorrow we Know that it is there daily practise to throw Scandal and Lyes upon us to render us odious they have formerly endeavored to posses

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y« whole Countrey I was become a dronkerd we doubt not but when we shall have Letters from you we shall be put of y® dark we are now In we durst not be inquisitive after newes therefore we have sent to Esopes, where we expected you would go so Soone y^ business was settled at Albany & you could Spare time hoope you are gone again to Albany where this may find you all in good health & have given order if you were departed to Sent it w^'^ one a purpose that you might know the malice of o'' adversaries & to take away all what may give umbrage to refleckt so wickedly as they do heer now It is nor kan not be believed by us but Impossible to stop there Lying mouths I desire a speedy answer of all transacions ' when y« gen^i march Is Intended who you propose for major also forme of commission for him what for Instrucions is need to be given what People Is like to be had at Sopes & albany to compleat o^ nomb^ of four hundred what quantity of People of o''^ are dead w^h there names & pray send me downe again all y® Letters w**» ye answers I have send you by Mr.

y« whole Countrey I was become a dronkerd we doubt not but when we shall have Letters from you we shall be put of y® dark we are now In we durst not be inquisitive after newes therefore we have sent to Esopes, where we expected you would go so Soone y^ business was settled at Albany & you could Spare time hoope you are gone again to Albany where this may find you all in good health & have given order if you were departed to Sent it w^'^ one a purpose that you might know the malice of o'' adversaries & to take away all what may give umbrage to refleckt so wickedly as they do heer now It is nor kan not be believed by us but Impossible to stop there Lying mouths I desire a speedy answer of all transacions ' when y« gen^i march Is Intended who you propose for major also forme of commission for him what for Instrucions is need to be given what People Is like to be had at Sopes & albany to compleat o^ nomb^ of four hundred what quantity of People of o''^ are dead w^h there names & pray send me downe again all y® Letters w**» ye answers I have send you by Mr. Cuyler & before the proclamation of war o"" three vessells will depart ye -- of this instant we expect daily newes from Maryland w^h we shall send so soone we have it y® Sarge and Lining & Bread you have desired shall be sent by y® first I have secured in the fort 180 barr^^^ of Pork vf^^ was all what was in ye towne we have an Imbargo Mr Edsall Is gone to Suffolk County to Settle all things they having submitted this is all for y® present.

Cuyler & before the proclamation of war o"" three vessells will depart ye -- of this instant we expect daily newes from Maryland w^h we shall send so soone we have it y® Sarge and Lining & Bread you have desired shall be sent by y® first I have secured in the fort 180 barr^^^ of Pork vf^^ was all what was in ye towne we have an Imbargo Mr Edsall Is gone to Suffolk County to Settle all things they having submitted this is all for y® present. I salute you & Remaine

GOV: OF MARYLAND TO LEISLER.

Maryland May 19th 1690 HoNBLE S« -- Since my last to you I have received from yo"" Selfe Two Letters the first dated the Second of Aprill w^h I received the 21: the other dated the 11^^ of Aprill w"^^ I recevd the lO^h of May with a letter enclosed in each to President Bacon in Virginia both of which carefully by me sent as directed into that Colony, you have herewith an answer to the first which I presume intimates the same Coll Bacon wiitt mee that they of that Gov-

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ernm* cann proceed to nothing till the arrivall of their Gouvcrnof wch they dayly expect, and then an affair of that nature will require the consultation and ad^-ice of an assembly, I hope you have long since received a letter from the Convention with another from my selfe by the same Messenger Wee had then some hopse, and I did press it with my utmost diligence to send some men and armse to your assistance but when wee came to raise the men and proportion the charge we found ourselves perplext with unconquerable difficultys to performe what wee then soe reasonably hoped, from the great distance betweene this goverment and yo^s, the unsettled state of our present constitution not having any orders from England or knowing their Majestys pleasure relating to this province w<=h soe discouraged our Councells that we could come to noe determinate resolucon upon the riseing of the Convention nor after till the receipt of yo" Aprill the 2^ upon which only thing I sumoned the Comittee May the 12^^^ by whose advice this comes when all that wee could resove upon in this juncture was to send agents, to whose custody this is comitted to wayte upon your Hono"" at Newyorke to consult the best expedient for the present serice of their Majestyse and to remit an account hither with all expedition, by which time wee doubt not of the arrivall of the two men of warr of which wee have certain advice that they are upon the coast, and that his Majestyse letter for the province is on board whereby we shall [be] able to return them such further orders and instructions as may most conduce to his Majestyse Service and be the better empowered to contribute the best assistance wee are able for the same to which end wee have ordered both or either of the persons herewith sent and recomended viz* Mr.

ernm* cann proceed to nothing till the arrivall of their Gouvcrnof wch they dayly expect, and then an affair of that nature will require the consultation and ad^-ice of an assembly, I hope you have long since received a letter from the Convention with another from my selfe by the same Messenger Wee had then some hopse, and I did press it with my utmost diligence to send some men and armse to your assistance but when wee came to raise the men and proportion the charge we found ourselves perplext with unconquerable difficultys to performe what wee then soe reasonably hoped, from the great distance betweene this goverment and yo^s, the unsettled state of our present constitution not having any orders from England or knowing their Majestys pleasure relating to this province w<=h soe discouraged our Councells that we could come to noe determinate resolucon upon the riseing of the Convention nor after till the receipt of yo" Aprill the 2^ upon which only thing I sumoned the Comittee May the 12^^^ by whose advice this comes when all that wee could resove upon in this juncture was to send agents, to whose custody this is comitted to wayte upon your Hono"" at Newyorke to consult the best expedient for the present serice of their Majestyse and to remit an account hither with all expedition, by which time wee doubt not of the arrivall of the two men of warr of which wee have certain advice that they are upon the coast, and that his Majestyse letter for the province is on board whereby we shall [be] able to return them such further orders and instructions as may most conduce to his Majestyse Service and be the better empowered to contribute the best assistance wee are able for the same to which end wee have ordered both or either of the persons herewith sent and recomended viz* Mr.

William Blankersteine and Mr. Amos Nicholls to reside at New yorke as agents for this Province till further orders from hence to them relating, to whom wee desire you to give good creditt in what they shall say or consult to on behalfe of this Province, for their expences and charges while in Newyorke both or either of them are hereby assured of the publick fayth -- 1 am to meete the Comittee suddainly, where will do what possibly is in my power for his majestys service and yo' assistance, of which will give you a very expeditious

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account. This is what can possibly be agreed upon at present from myselfe and Comittee Comg Hond Sr

I am yr most faythful hum Serv* Addressed Jno Coode

To The Hon^ie Jacob Leisler Commander in Chiefe of his Majesty s ffort: In New-Yorke:

These

Jacob Leisler Liev^ Govern"" & Comande' in Chief of

ye Province of N York & its dependency's under his

Maj'i« William y« third by the Grace of God of

England Scotland french and Ireland defend^ of y«

faith &ca Supreame Lord of y® Province of N York

& all other y« territories and dominions to y' Crown

of England belonging &ca

. To Cap" William Masson Comand^ of y® ship y® Blessed

William of New York, Greeting --

Reposing great trust & Confidence In y® Prudence & Courage

& Ability of you y' s^ Capn' William Masson as well In Military

as Maritime affaires I do hereby Constitute and apoint you to be

faith &ca Supreame Lord of y® Province of N York

& all other y« territories and dominions to y' Crown

of England belonging &ca

. To Cap" William Masson Comand^ of y® ship y® Blessed

William of New York, Greeting --

Reposing great trust & Confidence In y® Prudence & Courage

& Ability of you y' s^ Capn' William Masson as well In Military

as Maritime affaires I do hereby Constitute and apoint you to be

Capn of y« s*^ Ship & to take y' Care & Charge of y® same w^^

all yf men that now do or hereafter shall Belong unto y« s^ Ship

Requiring them to be obedient unto You vf^^ all ordring You to

Obey all such orders as you shall from time to time receive from

me or other Your Superior officers hereby Comissionating &

Impowering you w^h y^ s^ ship & Compy forthwith to saile for

Quebeck In Cannada to warr as to your Wisdome seem meet &

to assault attack destroy as much as in you Lies & to oppose &

to distruccon bring all or any that shall defend or assist ye french

Interest as well as In your Journey to Canada and returne upon

ye Banck or Elsewhere you Can meete any to take Seize & make

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prize of all goods on Shore or vessells at sea belonging to y^ french King or any Inhabitants under there GoA-ernm* as allso all frenchmen themselves to take Slay Kill or save Alive & to Iniure them in what you possibly Can Comanding you to Bring all Vessells & goods that you shall take from them to this Your Comission port for Condemnation, & for your soo acting therein this shall Bee your Sufficient Comission. Given &c this 19*^ day of May 1690 &c In N York

prize of all goods on Shore or vessells at sea belonging to y^ french King or any Inhabitants under there GoA-ernm* as allso all frenchmen themselves to take Slay Kill or save Alive & to Iniure them in what you possibly Can Comanding you to Bring all Vessells & goods that you shall take from them to this Your Comission port for Condemnation, & for your soo acting therein this shall Bee your Sufficient Comission. Given &c this 19*^ day of May 1690 &c In N York

Jacob Leisler A similar Commission to Oapt" francis Goderis of ye Brigantine John & Catharine of New York; to Capt^ Geo Bollen of the Sloop resolucon ; to Gerrit Hardenberg of the Sloop Royal Albany ; & to Cap* John Swinton of the sloop Edward- The last to cruise about Block Island & the Sound. .

BY THE LIEV^ GOVERNOR &c

Orders to Cap° francis goderis Comand' of y® Brigantine J^o & Cataryn In his Maj*'®^ Service In an Expedicion for Canada ag»t ye french & their adherents

You are to Saile vf^^ all Speed directly for Canada & Quebeck their to alarm y® french & to make what Conquest possibly you Can by Sea & land & to Stay there for a whole month & if no Conquest then Cruze upon y® terra neuf Banckes for some Prises & for that time & place you are to obey Cap^ W*" Mason your admirall but from ye bankes you are to repaire to this Port wt^i y« goods & Prises if any gott for Condemnacion Given under say hand at fort W™ In New Yorke this 2Gth day of May 1690.

You are to Saile vf^^ all Speed directly for Canada & Quebeck their to alarm y® french & to make what Conquest possibly you Can by Sea & land & to Stay there for a whole month & if no Conquest then Cruze upon y® terra neuf Banckes for some Prises & for that time & place you are to obey Cap^ W*" Mason your admirall but from ye bankes you are to repaire to this Port wt^i y« goods & Prises if any gott for Condemnacion Given under say hand at fort W™ In New Yorke this 2Gth day of May 1690.

This is a true copy of y® or^" received by me from ye L^ Governor of New Yorke w^^ I promise faithfully to observe & obey in every thing to y® utmost of my power as witness my hand ye day & year above written

FFRANCIS GoEDERIS

Signed Jacob Leislsr Sealed & D.D. In ye presence of

Abrah™ Gouvemeur

Similar orders were given to Capt Bollen

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LEISLER TO MAJOR WALLEY

LDate, about 20th May, K^'M] Sir -- The prisoner Lafores having been knowen here to have committed a murder & condemned at new Bristell being catched and evident proofeas above deposed, have thought convenient to send to you by Capt. Anthony Low that the s^ Condeinnatione may be executed, I hope before now your promised forces may be at Albany, If not we with you may receive desperate disappointments I have here a french knight who was sent to doe your and our busines by our Indianes, and if we had been of such slow motion as we find new England is, he had certainly prevailed to our utter mine, I referre you further to Mr. Low, & remaine &e.

Anthony Low that the s^ Condeinnatione may be executed, I hope before now your promised forces may be at Albany, If not we with you may receive desperate disappointments I have here a french knight who was sent to doe your and our busines by our Indianes, and if we had been of such slow motion as we find new England is, he had certainly prevailed to our utter mine, I referre you further to Mr. Low, & remaine &e.

SEC : ALLYN TO LEISLER

Hartford May 25th 1690 HoNBLE Sir -- ^we thank your kynd reception of our Com^s & certifie your Hon*" that in persuance of their promises & the generail good we have sent Capt. Johnson & his company consisting of about eighty to Albany of whose arryvall we have had an accompt & are raising as many more as will make our number well towards two hundred as we hope which will be ready for their march as soon as we hear of the readines of the mashachusets & plumouth forces to be much before them will advantage nothing but hazard our men to the small pox now so rife at Albany. we request you to supply our men with what is needful in provision as also with ammunition according to your Hone's former promise and our dependance thereon we are also sending a vessel with provision for our souldiers & to pay what we may have borrowed for this expedition & are in all poynts by Gods help resolved to prosecute our intentions made known to you in the mean tyme till our provisions arrive at Albany we request you to supply our men with what is needful in provision &c. It will be necessary that the 5 nations ayde & the tyme and the generall maner of their readines be settled with'them by your Hon>"s meanes and the same signified to Boston and hither, as much guiding

Johnson & his company consisting of about eighty to Albany of whose arryvall we have had an accompt & are raising as many more as will make our number well towards two hundred as we hope which will be ready for their march as soon as we hear of the readines of the mashachusets & plumouth forces to be much before them will advantage nothing but hazard our men to the small pox now so rife at Albany. we request you to supply our men with what is needful in provision as also with ammunition according to your Hone's former promise and our dependance thereon we are also sending a vessel with provision for our souldiers & to pay what we may have borrowed for this expedition & are in all poynts by Gods help resolved to prosecute our intentions made known to you in the mean tyme till our provisions arrive at Albany we request you to supply our men with what is needful in provision &c. It will be necessary that the 5 nations ayde & the tyme and the generall maner of their readines be settled with'them by your Hon>"s meanes and the same signified to Boston and hither, as much guiding

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the whole motion with us we have written to Boston, giving them an accompt of things as they are now with us, and amongst other matters have proposed to endeavor to procure Major Genii wintrop a comander in chiefe for the forces who we feare is not [obtainable & we] also propose whether he will not be fittest to comand in chiefe & we are fixtt upon it, as for other great reasons, so partly because we think your Hon^^ gye may be upon Capl. Milborne with whom our souldiers at Albany we hear are disgust & ours here are not well satisfied, the chiefe officer must be generally acceptable as well as otherwise well qualified & if Major wintrop be eyther not attainable or not acceptable to your Hon^ we desire you will accept some other person whom the bay sheargent may propose which if you doe we shall rest in it or that your Honr propound some other the most considerable you have, we have character Major Mc . . . may be of good improvement tho not Chiefe commander, if your Hod^ think him serviceable he is within your trusting, your dispath by sea ag* Canada are highly necessary to give our endeavours by the lakes the more easie, if the small pox gett into the army, it will be the disabling our proceedings from Albany, therefore great care should be used to prevent it, & if it should gett head, we must consider how to draw our forces ag* our enemies by sea or otherwise as God shall direct while they are clear of that distemper, we desire you will grant the master of our vessel! with his provisions & men your pass conduct and directions up Hudsons river to Albany as he may need or shall desire, we have not to add [any thing more] & that we are your affectionate friends the Gov. & Council [& by] their order signed

Milborne with whom our souldiers at Albany we hear are disgust & ours here are not well satisfied, the chiefe officer must be generally acceptable as well as otherwise well qualified & if Major wintrop be eyther not attainable or not acceptable to your Hon^ we desire you will accept some other person whom the bay sheargent may propose which if you doe we shall rest in it or that your Honr propound some other the most considerable you have, we have character Major Mc . . . may be of good improvement tho not Chiefe commander, if your Hod^ think him serviceable he is within your trusting, your dispath by sea ag* Canada are highly necessary to give our endeavours by the lakes the more easie, if the small pox gett into the army, it will be the disabling our proceedings from Albany, therefore great care should be used to prevent it, & if it should gett head, we must consider how to draw our forces ag* our enemies by sea or otherwise as God shall direct while they are clear of that distemper, we desire you will grant the master of our vessel! with his provisions & men your pass conduct and directions up Hudsons river to Albany as he may need or shall desire, we have not to add [any thing more] & that we are your affectionate friends the Gov. & Council [& by] their order signed

p: John Allyn Secretary

[The P. S. to the above is almost wholly destroyed.]

p: John Allyn Secretary

[The P. S. to the above is almost wholly destroyed.]

*SECY. ALLYN TO LEISLER.

Hartford May 28th 1690. HoNo^i-E gn -- Since our last (although but yesterday) we haue intelligence from Albany of very great sickness among the people and soldery, that near half our men are sick of fluxes, many being

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the bloody flux & feauors, and one of the Small Pox, the fluxes thought to be occasioned by bad Pork, that the Maquaes are down of the Small Pox, 5 of them haue dyed, after all which we could do no less then comunicate to the Hon'»ie Gov. & Councell of the Massachusets, and to aduise whether wee were not better to stay a little the issue of those distempers if God please to grant it then to rush our men on heapes and render them useless or worss; wee slake not our preparations on this account, but as yo"^ Hon"" cannot but haue more speedy intelligence then wee of those things, so we desire your informations and aduice about it, and what men may be improued with such of the Indians as may be wil. to infest the French by partyes, and what resolutions are taken with the Indians to haue their strength joyned with ours, that one thing wait not for another, as God may by giuing health inable unto; wee request that al meanes be used to keep the Indians in good terms with us, and that such persons as can best influence them be incoraged so to do -- Wee haue not to ad, saue that wee are yo"" Honr^ freinds & Servants the

the bloody flux & feauors, and one of the Small Pox, the fluxes thought to be occasioned by bad Pork, that the Maquaes are down of the Small Pox, 5 of them haue dyed, after all which we could do no less then comunicate to the Hon'»ie Gov. & Councell of the Massachusets, and to aduise whether wee were not better to stay a little the issue of those distempers if God please to grant it then to rush our men on heapes and render them useless or worss; wee slake not our preparations on this account, but as yo"^ Hon"" cannot but haue more speedy intelligence then wee of those things, so we desire your informations and aduice about it, and what men may be improued with such of the Indians as may be wil. to infest the French by partyes, and what resolutions are taken with the Indians to haue their strength joyned with ours, that one thing wait not for another, as God may by giuing health inable unto; wee request that al meanes be used to keep the Indians in good terms with us, and that such persons as can best influence them be incoraged so to do -- Wee haue not to ad, saue that wee are yo"" Honr^ freinds & Servants the

Gov^ & Councill of His Mamies

Colony of Conecticut

and p'^ thir order Signed

John Allyn Secry For the Honbie Jacob Leishler Esq""

Comander in Cheife at his

House in New Yorke, This

Gov^ & Councill of His Mamies

Colony of Conecticut

and p'^ thir order Signed

John Allyn Secry For the Honbie Jacob Leishler Esq""

Comander in Cheife at his

House in New Yorke, This

for His Mati«s Service.

^LEISLER TO TREAT.

Fort Wm 29th of May 1689. [1690] Honqb^^ Ser. -- ^Yours in date of ye 15th Instant signed John llin Secry by order of ye Governor and councell, I have received ye 25th Instant & is now before me. In answer, I am glad to see that by ye help of God, you are resolved to prosecute your comissionrs promise and ye hoope you give us of 200 men, & that they will be ready for their march w^h the Massachusetts &, Plymouth forces. I have already advised you of Cap* Johnsons

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arrivall w* his Compy, they are furnished w^h what they want acording to your desire; Your Vessel w^h provisions shall not be hindred to go to Albany, but reather furdered and assisted. I have been forced to seize all ye Porke out of this City, in ye fort -- & found but 180 barills; therefore depend on your sending. Inclosed is the Copy of o"" proposalls to ye Indians & there answer, ye gentle™" Comissionrs at there first 2 or 3 dayes arrivall here urged us to make up ye number of 800 or 1000 men by land & they had 800 by sea already & we here 240, & and that they would make it up 1400 or 1500 men & had made a calculation upon paper W^^ they showed us, wherein they ingaged New York 400 by land & 240 by sea, Conecticut 300, Maryland 100, East Yersey 50, whereupon I advised o' Comissioners at Albany; ; what force we where hke to obtaine.

Inclosed is the Copy of o"" proposalls to ye Indians & there answer, ye gentle™" Comissionrs at there first 2 or 3 dayes arrivall here urged us to make up ye number of 800 or 1000 men by land & they had 800 by sea already & we here 240, & and that they would make it up 1400 or 1500 men & had made a calculation upon paper W^^ they showed us, wherein they ingaged New York 400 by land & 240 by sea, Conecticut 300, Maryland 100, East Yersey 50, whereupon I advised o' Comissioners at Albany; ; what force we where hke to obtaine. Ye Indians arriving there made them propose ye nomb'' in there proposition exprest, of w^^ they cane not go back said propositions being concluded, where sent down to us in a Vessell w^h run upon a shole, so that I got it but on ye 27^^ Instant, ye 3*^ day after ye Comission^s from y® severall Colonies had mett w^^ us, & we desired to conclude o'^ result. The Gentle 'i of Boston would not engage that there fleet should go in Canada River for Quebeck, only if they had success at Port Royall where they where bound, they believed, being thereby encouraged, they should resolve then and acquaint us thereof by ye first, but we heard nothing since, only M"" Moline advises me that ye 21^^ of this Instant was appointed ye meeting at ye Rendevous at Sprinckfield to depart for Albany; we have newes that the Indians begin to arrive at Albany. I shall give order that none shall go upon ye march but sutch as have had ye Small Pocks, because if any should get it upon ye march we lose 3 men, there can be left no lesser than two men that have had ye Pocks by ye sick, I have been very causious & have listed none but sutch as had had the Pocks, onely some that has been sent to me from the countrey, those that had it not will be fit to guard the fronteers, o"^ Fleet is departed ye 26t'» Instant, commissionated for ye designe; inclosed is ye Copy of there order ingaged by them, they have particular order if possible to slop at Cape Ann & to sent post to Boston to make his Hono^" ye Govern"^ acquaint of there arrant, & if possible, they shall stop at Port Royalt to

I shall give order that none shall go upon ye march but sutch as have had ye Small Pocks, because if any should get it upon ye march we lose 3 men, there can be left no lesser than two men that have had ye Pocks by ye sick, I have been very causious & have listed none but sutch as had had the Pocks, onely some that has been sent to me from the countrey, those that had it not will be fit to guard the fronteers, o"^ Fleet is departed ye 26t'» Instant, commissionated for ye designe; inclosed is ye Copy of there order ingaged by them, they have particular order if possible to slop at Cape Ann & to sent post to Boston to make his Hono^" ye Govern"^ acquaint of there arrant, & if possible, they shall stop at Port Royalt to

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invite ye Boston Fleet along w*^ them. I hope being so urged by Major Winthrop at Boston as I understand, they will resolve to send forces by water, that ye Indians may have no cause to reflect ags' ye promise of o' comissioners made them, w^'' would not have been done had ye Gentle™'! of Boston, not put us in hope of at there arrivall here. I thought convenient to advise you of the particulars so sone I was able, that you may take your measures, desiring earnestly to give me speedy & reall advise of your proceedings & progres in ye p'^sent warr if of consequence by post -- having for present no more to inlarge, after Respects I remaine S^" Your Hon" most Humble Servant

I hope being so urged by Major Winthrop at Boston as I understand, they will resolve to send forces by water, that ye Indians may have no cause to reflect ags' ye promise of o' comissioners made them, w^'' would not have been done had ye Gentle™'! of Boston, not put us in hope of at there arrivall here. I thought convenient to advise you of the particulars so sone I was able, that you may take your measures, desiring earnestly to give me speedy & reall advise of your proceedings & progres in ye p'^sent warr if of consequence by post -- having for present no more to inlarge, after Respects I remaine S^" Your Hon" most Humble Servant

Jacob Leisler To the Honbi^i Robert Treat Esq'

Govern"' of his Ma^'es Colony of

Connecticutt

These for their Ma^'es Service

P. S. Pray Sir give Rod Island advise off wath is herein mentioned en to send the inclosed post hast away for Boston j it is of greth concerne abouth the forces by watter, warfor the ar in greth longing as I am inform eth

Jacob Leisler

*MILBORNE TO LEISLER

Albany May the 27th 1690.

Uqj^ble Sk -- ^Yours by Manning is received and perceive what hath passed in England, and for my coming downe, cannot be effected within so short time, therefore stay the ships for here is yesterday Jeannattie & Cristagie come w^h an expresse from Arnout, and Sachem from Onondage y* ye ffrench send 4 of theire owne people, 4 of theire praying Indians as emissaryes, and 2 of our Indians, they bringwith them one Onandager, the other Cajoge, w«^h were returned from ffrance. Immediately they have sent a post from thence to Cajoeges & Sinnekes, to Oneyede and Macquaes land, besides this to us here, who desire two or 3 understanding men to comeyt speak ffrench forthwith, for they resolue not to speake w'^i the ffrench, nor listen to them or hold any consult till they arrive.

Uqj^ble Sk -- ^Yours by Manning is received and perceive what hath passed in England, and for my coming downe, cannot be effected within so short time, therefore stay the ships for here is yesterday Jeannattie & Cristagie come w^h an expresse from Arnout, and Sachem from Onondage y* ye ffrench send 4 of theire owne people, 4 of theire praying Indians as emissaryes, and 2 of our Indians, they bringwith them one Onandager, the other Cajoge, w«^h were returned from ffrance. Immediately they have sent a post from thence to Cajoeges & Sinnekes, to Oneyede and Macquaes land, besides this to us here, who desire two or 3 understanding men to comeyt speak ffrench forthwith, for they resolue not to speake w'^i the ffrench, nor listen to them or hold any consult till they arrive.

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advising us to be upon our guard, fearing they may be upon their March or some subtile designe on ffoot. Whereupon M^ Pr Schuyler, Robert Sanders, Mons^ Gawsheren, Jean Rose and two more, are this day dispacht w^h enstruccons yt they hasten w'li all possible speed, and animate the Indians (according to o"" propositions) to treat them as Enemyes, either by securing them, w<^h if not practicable so to do & bring them hither, then to slay them out right, w<^h Cristagie and Jannetie are resolved on their parts, & hope ye rest will agree to it. Its believed that ye ffrench Cap" who attacked Schanacktede is one of them and Lamberville w^^ some more noted persons, therefore this is of great import, wee have sent to ye Schackcooke Indians also to be ready & resolute, this day to double o^ guards & place Capn Johnsons men wdthout y^ towne at Renslaers mill. Wee have ordered the Maquaes to send out a band of men to ye Lake, to waite and watch if any motions should be made by ye ffrench.

Its believed that ye ffrench Cap" who attacked Schanacktede is one of them and Lamberville w^^ some more noted persons, therefore this is of great import, wee have sent to ye Schackcooke Indians also to be ready & resolute, this day to double o^ guards & place Capn Johnsons men wdthout y^ towne at Renslaers mill. Wee have ordered the Maquaes to send out a band of men to ye Lake, to waite and watch if any motions should be made by ye ffrench. Lamentable it is that the Maryland & New England fforces do not come, so yt it is impossible to Know y^ time of marcking, unless we go without them.

*LEISLEIl TO GOV. TREAT.

1690. 30. May, in Fort William HoNNORABLE Ser -- Affter noon I gath a letter off Cap* Milborne, Waroff Bovest is com off, part thereofF being off suth greath moment, thought necesary to send to your Honour post away, that your ma also Juge the State en condition we leike to be in, iff w^ee doe not store en dispath away ower forces. I am now sending up a France prisoner, iff possible to haue him changed for one prist prisoner with the have addopted en he' is a pest for vs inongs theme ; pray send it post away forther, that all piple may have notise to be opon ther gard, affter min Respeckt I remaine -- Honnorable S""

your Honours most Humble Sert. Superscribed Jacob Leisler

To the Honorable Robert Treat Esqr Governour of His Majesties Colony of Conneticott. These Post away, haste

I am now sending up a France prisoner, iff possible to haue him changed for one prist prisoner with the have addopted en he' is a pest for vs inongs theme ; pray send it post away forther, that all piple may have notise to be opon ther gard, affter min Respeckt I remaine -- Honnorable S""

your Honours most Humble Sert. Superscribed Jacob Leisler

To the Honorable Robert Treat Esqr Governour of His Majesties Colony of Conneticott. These Post away, haste

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THE SAME TO THE SAME

A : 1690 : 30 May ia fort williara

Honorable sir -- yesterday was myn last by post sent so fane as Siandford directed to Captn: Selick to be forwarded by him. In answer of yours of the 15 inst & have sent your honor the agreement of our Indianes & the order to our vassalls, enclosed was one for Boston, Just now received another letter dated 27 instant Signed John Allan Secretary by order of the Governor & counsell In that of the 15 your honor makes mention of Major General] winthrope as commander of your forces, If obtaineable, Seing you were dubious, I did not mention the lack I had of such noble and wordy persone, fearing with yourselves he should not be obtained about the particular disgust of Secretary Allan ag* Mr. Millborne I thought it not worth my whill to take notice of. In answer of yours of the 27 we are glad that at last you have, seing the danger you were in with us, & resolved to assist us, when we were so resolutely advanced, in readiness to joine with our confederate Indians to defend and attack his Ma*ies enimies the french and their adherents in our defence, and have joined with us, in a firme unanimous result, to effect which wee had proposed and engaged on very unequall proportiones with us notwithstanding equally concerned in danger, never desiring to choose & commissionat the Major, but resolved that the second commander was to be putt in by Boston, for the new England forces In which we can resolve to no alteratione, the more because before I received any of yours, we have writt to our Commissioners and send up a Commission for Major in blank & ordered to fill it with such persone at Albany as they thought fitt, and proposed Capt.

In answer of yours of the 27 we are glad that at last you have, seing the danger you were in with us, & resolved to assist us, when we were so resolutely advanced, in readiness to joine with our confederate Indians to defend and attack his Ma*ies enimies the french and their adherents in our defence, and have joined with us, in a firme unanimous result, to effect which wee had proposed and engaged on very unequall proportiones with us notwithstanding equally concerned in danger, never desiring to choose & commissionat the Major, but resolved that the second commander was to be putt in by Boston, for the new England forces In which we can resolve to no alteratione, the more because before I received any of yours, we have writt to our Commissioners and send up a Commission for Major in blank & ordered to fill it with such persone at Albany as they thought fitt, and proposed Capt. Jacob Millborne whom we know a foreseing prudent & eouragious persone, but have noe newes of his acceptance, we hope he will accept & doubt not of his capacity and behaviour that he will draw the love of the souldiers & contribute what in him shall lye to oblige & agree well with the persone you shall be pleased to send, therefore desire that you may stand to our unanimous result Sl that we may be united, I assure your honor I shall contribute what in me lyes to unite. It is the opinion of our very Indianes that unity is our strenth, we rejoyce to

Jacob Millborne whom we know a foreseing prudent & eouragious persone, but have noe newes of his acceptance, we hope he will accept & doubt not of his capacity and behaviour that he will draw the love of the souldiers & contribute what in him shall lye to oblige & agree well with the persone you shall be pleased to send, therefore desire that you may stand to our unanimous result Sl that we may be united, I assure your honor I shall contribute what in me lyes to unite. It is the opinion of our very Indianes that unity is our strenth, we rejoyce to

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understand the victorious success of sir william fFips at the eastward, and pray God to bliss Uiein &, our fprces, to day I have understood that in Maryland they, have raised their forces but its feared (they being bare of cloathes) of their speedy coming there is demanded for cloathing 50 of them 100,000 lb. tobacce (except our messinger we have sent by, his urging may obtaine dispatch) here is arryvd a person from England by the way of Maryland who reports that in plymouth he spoke at his departure with some master of ships & severall prisoners coming from Briste, that there was great preparatione made with eight stout men of warre to come to take new york & to make it strong, I hope upon notice of any allarurn you will speedily & readily assist us I referre your honor further to my former & after my respects recommend your honor & counsell to the protection of Almighty God & remaine &c.

understand the victorious success of sir william fFips at the eastward, and pray God to bliss Uiein &, our fprces, to day I have understood that in Maryland they, have raised their forces but its feared (they being bare of cloathes) of their speedy coming there is demanded for cloathing 50 of them 100,000 lb. tobacce (except our messinger we have sent by, his urging may obtaine dispatch) here is arryvd a person from England by the way of Maryland who reports that in plymouth he spoke at his departure with some master of ships & severall prisoners coming from Briste, that there was great preparatione made with eight stout men of warre to come to take new york & to make it strong, I hope upon notice of any allarurn you will speedily & readily assist us I referre your honor further to my former & after my respects recommend your honor & counsell to the protection of Almighty God & remaine &c.

P. S. One halff of the Indians are to march to Guadraqua [Cattaraqui] en make the canoes redi, the oder halff is to march the Canada path, Som ar arived there alredi, the will no doubt mak hast wen the heare off the departure off ower shipps en S^ William fip's victori, off with I have send advise. J. L.

GOV. BRADSTREET TO LEISLER.

Boston May 30th 16SX) HoNO^^^ S^ -- Acording to ye agreem* made by y® Comissioners of y^ Colonies at their late meeting in yo^ City wee raised the number of souldiers on o^ part to be Provided & Sent butt when they were on their march towards Springfield wee were forced to Countermand them & Speed them away to ye Eastward to defend their Majf^'es Subjects of the Provinces of Hampshire & maine against ye incursions of y^ ennemy who upon ye Sixteenth instant did attack those Posted att Casco Bay, Kill'd and Captivated all ye persons there men women & children.

Boston May 30th 16SX) HoNO^^^ S^ -- Acording to ye agreem* made by y® Comissioners of y^ Colonies at their late meeting in yo^ City wee raised the number of souldiers on o^ part to be Provided & Sent butt when they were on their march towards Springfield wee were forced to Countermand them & Speed them away to ye Eastward to defend their Majf^'es Subjects of the Provinces of Hampshire & maine against ye incursions of y^ ennemy who upon ye Sixteenth instant did attack those Posted att Casco Bay, Kill'd and Captivated all ye persons there men women & children. They first surprised Six and twenty men who unwarily Issued out of ye garrison to looke after a p:son that was missing of these they killed twenty wch were near a third Parte of ye whole number of men. The Ennemy then openly appeared, before ye fort & assaulted it by

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y6 space of five days & being About two hundred french & three hundred Indians they made their approaches in A Trench & Putt so hard to fire y^ fort by flaming Birch Rinds shott at it that on. ye fifth day they forced them to surrender before we could have intelhgence to reheve them The enemy are so fflushed att this Success that they Since have fallen on Welles & Kittery on Piscataqua. Upon w^h y^ Inhabitants of C fronteer towns are so alarmed that we shall be obliged to dispatch four or five hundred horse & foott w*=h are mostly them already engaged in defending those partes & pursuing y® ennemy to their head quarters If possible. Nevertheless we have ordered about sixty men for Albany.

y6 space of five days & being About two hundred french & three hundred Indians they made their approaches in A Trench & Putt so hard to fire y^ fort by flaming Birch Rinds shott at it that on. ye fifth day they forced them to surrender before we could have intelhgence to reheve them The enemy are so fflushed att this Success that they Since have fallen on Welles & Kittery on Piscataqua. Upon w^h y^ Inhabitants of C fronteer towns are so alarmed that we shall be obliged to dispatch four or five hundred horse & foott w*=h are mostly them already engaged in defending those partes & pursuing y® ennemy to their head quarters If possible. Nevertheless we have ordered about sixty men for Albany.

gr Wm Phipps Arrived this day with y® Governo^' of Port Royall two Priests, & About Sixty Souldiers with their great gunns & Stores of Warr & other Plunder The Inhabitants have sworne Alegiance to King William & Queen Mary. The Fort demolished & their Crosses & Images Broken downe: --

June 24'ii: S"* Above is Copy of what wee were writeing at that time. The Reason of not sending till now was Extream Loa'chness not to write of o^ Complem* of men being forwarded to Albany & 'tis so farr from it at last that wee feare y^ great danger Dearefild y^ fronteer town of Connecticot is in, will detaine Cap" Colton with his sixty & odd men, in those Partes there being as much Likely hood of y® french falling on that place as on Albany, butt we hope if it Please God to Bless our prsent Expedicon by Sea against Canada we shall find them worke att home. Between two & three thousand men will be needfull in y® designe which with many hundred wee are flfaine to Keep out in defence of y® Easterne Partes Doth to of great troubles hinder our sending to Hudsons river by Land and that Could not furnish Cap" Mason with any who writte to us from nantaskett Intimateing he Could make no stay here.

The Reason of not sending till now was Extream Loa'chness not to write of o^ Complem* of men being forwarded to Albany & 'tis so farr from it at last that wee feare y^ great danger Dearefild y^ fronteer town of Connecticot is in, will detaine Cap" Colton with his sixty & odd men, in those Partes there being as much Likely hood of y® french falling on that place as on Albany, butt we hope if it Please God to Bless our prsent Expedicon by Sea against Canada we shall find them worke att home. Between two & three thousand men will be needfull in y® designe which with many hundred wee are flfaine to Keep out in defence of y® Easterne Partes Doth to of great troubles hinder our sending to Hudsons river by Land and that Could not furnish Cap" Mason with any who writte to us from nantaskett Intimateing he Could make no stay here. Wee shall not be ready this two or three wcekes five Shipps of Warr being to be fitted besiiles victuallers ffire Shipps & Tenders butt Persons Seerae to be so generally Spirited that supos.^ all Imaginable application will be made to forward y^ undertaking. C611''*='

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Kendall is arrived Govern'^ att Barbadoes from whence a Considerable ffleet is gone downe to attack S* Christophers: We are glad to hear that y® Mary landers are in their way towards you & Connecticot Souldiers w^h you, it will be of very great Concerm^ that you so farr gratifie them in their field officers as not to frustrate yr designe God gives Direcion & success in All: Sir

Wee shall not be ready this two or three wcekes five Shipps of Warr being to be fitted besiiles victuallers ffire Shipps & Tenders butt Persons Seerae to be so generally Spirited that supos.^ all Imaginable application will be made to forward y^ undertaking. C611''*='

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER. £61

Kendall is arrived Govern'^ att Barbadoes from whence a Considerable ffleet is gone downe to attack S* Christophers: We are glad to hear that y® Mary landers are in their way towards you & Connecticot Souldiers w^h you, it will be of very great Concerm^ that you so farr gratifie them in their field officers as not to frustrate yr designe God gives Direcion & success in All: Sir

Yo^ Friends & Serves (Signed) Simon Bradstreet Go^ in

Copy y^ name of y® Councill.

FRAGMENT OF A LETTER SUPPOSED FROM LEISLER TO CONNECTICUT, ABOUT JUNE 1690.

* * * * should furnish them, but they rather take that for their excuse to goe home, yesterday they came before me all five in a mutinous way before the whole company threatening the next morning to lay doun their armes and desert the Kings garrisone, which in consideratione of new England I passed by & have proposed to send the bearer on purpose who is to bring me an answer that I may know if you please that I release them & list so many others for Connecticott collony account for the price agreed by the Committee, so I have listed five in the roume of the other five whereof I wished long since I had had your approbation I spoke with M^ Trobridge who advised me to keep this till I had your order I have writt you about the eight confined persones whom I have released upon their petitione, whereof the coppy is here enclosed, the s^ confinement hes & now causes great quietness in the toun & country, some of the Inhabitants after the s'^ petitione left it to the counsell of warre who would not medle with it fearing to discontent some that were not at home & had not signed, but I took it upon myselfe & administered to them the oath & released them, severall of the s<* so confined thought themselves agrieved & desired the admittance to speake with me, whereof Capt Tuder thought himselfe the clearest, I represented to him that by the proclamationes they were hectord

* * * * should furnish them, but they rather take that for their excuse to goe home, yesterday they came before me all five in a mutinous way before the whole company threatening the next morning to lay doun their armes and desert the Kings garrisone, which in consideratione of new England I passed by & have proposed to send the bearer on purpose who is to bring me an answer that I may know if you please that I release them & list so many others for Connecticott collony account for the price agreed by the Committee, so I have listed five in the roume of the other five whereof I wished long since I had had your approbation I spoke with M^ Trobridge who advised me to keep this till I had your order I have writt you about the eight confined persones whom I have released upon their petitione, whereof the coppy is here enclosed, the s^ confinement hes & now causes great quietness in the toun & country, some of the Inhabitants after the s'^ petitione left it to the counsell of warre who would not medle with it fearing to discontent some that were not at home & had not signed, but I took it upon myselfe & administered to them the oath & released them, severall of the s<* so confined thought themselves agrieved & desired the admittance to speake with me, whereof Capt Tuder thought himselfe the clearest, I represented to him that by the proclamationes they were hectord

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out of the late King James, that he remaines slill affected to the papists saying he loved them so well as protestants that we were rebells, that he laught & relt at the companies & gave ill language to the Captn, that he appeiared not in arms at the allarum, & suffered to be strained for of neglect to work at the fortificationes whereby the people were discouraged that if that was not anough then I told him that he did contribute not with silver gold or pretious stones to erect a Jesuit ColHdge in this Citty, but he with Judge palmer & Graham offerred their sones to it who went daily twyce to be instructed by that hellish brude of Jesuits, without to able to draw on sole child more, do they expect no sallary which bring the greatest intrest of the late king securing his Raigne & the only way to bring in popry & that he had less cause to trust him in such tyme of warre, we find in one occasion he did not spare his owne son e, which caused him to blush & presently went to work to make the s"^ petition, I desire a full answer by the bearer & specially about the great gunnes at new haven, if we may have them & upon what termes for their Ma^fis use & desire with all opportunity, & desire you to communicate this to his honor Governor Treat of whom also I beg for an answer, and after my respects I remaine &c.

out of the late King James, that he remaines slill affected to the papists saying he loved them so well as protestants that we were rebells, that he laught & relt at the companies & gave ill language to the Captn, that he appeiared not in arms at the allarum, & suffered to be strained for of neglect to work at the fortificationes whereby the people were discouraged that if that was not anough then I told him that he did contribute not with silver gold or pretious stones to erect a Jesuit ColHdge in this Citty, but he with Judge palmer & Graham offerred their sones to it who went daily twyce to be instructed by that hellish brude of Jesuits, without to able to draw on sole child more, do they expect no sallary which bring the greatest intrest of the late king securing his Raigne & the only way to bring in popry & that he had less cause to trust him in such tyme of warre, we find in one occasion he did not spare his owne son e, which caused him to blush & presently went to work to make the s"^ petition, I desire a full answer by the bearer & specially about the great gunnes at new haven, if we may have them & upon what termes for their Ma^fis use & desire with all opportunity, & desire you to communicate this to his honor Governor Treat of whom also I beg for an answer, and after my respects I remaine &c.

BY THE LIEV^ GOVERNOR & COUNCILL &c.

Whereas several! persones in a Seditious & rebellious maner have on the sixth instant resisted the Militia of the Citty of New York to obstruct & hinder the proclaiming of their orders to keep strict watch & proceed to compleat the fortifications of the s'^ Citty, by which we might be brought in a full posture to oppose any enemy ag^t his Ma^ie King William threatning & giving out (according to an Intended plott discovered by a letter of Nicholas Bayard found & taken out of the hands of Mrs. Judith Bayard who was brought before the Councill, to rise e^ have the prisoners out of the fort, who with them disoun the laufulnes of the present Authority of this government under his Ma'ie, which accordingly was done & attempted by them running in a full ryot to the s^

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Liev*Goyeraor (lonaiiding the prisoners & said ihcy would have them out of the fort, wiereupon a great tumult was created & the Liev"- Governors persone assau ted in the street, being by the s^' ryoters & seditious persones encompassed about, the intention of whom was to dv;stroy liis persone & his Mamies Government In which tumult one John Crooke stroke the s'l Liev* Governor with his Coopers adze with a blow directed as intended to murder him, & severall blowes made by others, from which he defending himselfe was relieved by the souldiers of the fort & the Militia of the Citty, whereupon the Country came in armes by a signe of allarum into the fort, which by God's blissing was the prevention of great bloodshed & destruction of his Ma^'^s Government And whereas parties relate reports of the Strenlh of the late King James in Ireland, & take the opportunity of t)me by the March of our forces to Canada, to discourage the people & overturne the Government established by his Mamies order, all which is pernitious & most dangerous ag^t his Ma^ie King Williams peace croun & dignity, whereupon some of the head leaders & the greatest disturbers are by the Militia secured in the fort to prevent further mischiefe And whereas some of them & others are fled & abscond themselves from the hands of Justice,

Liev*Goyeraor (lonaiiding the prisoners & said ihcy would have them out of the fort, wiereupon a great tumult was created & the Liev"- Governors persone assau ted in the street, being by the s^' ryoters & seditious persones encompassed about, the intention of whom was to dv;stroy liis persone & his Mamies Government In which tumult one John Crooke stroke the s'l Liev* Governor with his Coopers adze with a blow directed as intended to murder him, & severall blowes made by others, from which he defending himselfe was relieved by the souldiers of the fort & the Militia of the Citty, whereupon the Country came in armes by a signe of allarum into the fort, which by God's blissing was the prevention of great bloodshed & destruction of his Ma^'^s Government And whereas parties relate reports of the Strenlh of the late King James in Ireland, & take the opportunity of t)me by the March of our forces to Canada, to discourage the people & overturne the Government established by his Mamies order, all which is pernitious & most dangerous ag^t his Ma^ie King Williams peace croun & dignity, whereupon some of the head leaders & the greatest disturbers are by the Militia secured in the fort to prevent further mischiefe And whereas some of them & others are fled & abscond themselves from the hands of Justice,

These are therefore in his Ma^ie King wilham's name to will requyre & command all & every of his Ma'^ies Justices of the peace Sheriffs Military officers & others within this province to take due care to seize secure or cause to be seized or secured the persones here undernamed & give account thereof to the Liev* Governor, the names of the persones are Tunis de Key, Jeremy Tothill, dennis Lambert, Edward Tailhor, Thomas Willett, daniel Whitehead, John Crooke, Elias Boudinott, Thomas Wenham, William Tailyor, Lucas Kiersted, Brant Schuyler, Jacobus de Key, And all persons are hereby strictly commanded to keep his Mamies peace & be obedient to the lawes & orders in the Government established and proclaimed as they will answer the Contrary at their utmost perills dated at fort William this 7*^ June 1690 Signed Jacob Leisler

These are therefore in his Ma^ie King wilham's name to will requyre & command all & every of his Ma'^ies Justices of the peace Sheriffs Military officers & others within this province to take due care to seize secure or cause to be seized or secured the persones here undernamed & give account thereof to the Liev* Governor, the names of the persones are Tunis de Key, Jeremy Tothill, dennis Lambert, Edward Tailhor, Thomas Willett, daniel Whitehead, John Crooke, Elias Boudinott, Thomas Wenham, William Tailyor, Lucas Kiersted, Brant Schuyler, Jacobus de Key, And all persons are hereby strictly commanded to keep his Mamies peace & be obedient to the lawes & orders in the Government established and proclaimed as they will answer the Contrary at their utmost perills dated at fort William this 7*^ June 1690 Signed Jacob Leisler

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Whereas a proclamation of the 3^ June ]6S9 was signed by the Inhabitants of this city well intentioned for his Ma^ie by which having declared theire intention to preserve the fort & country & to surrender it to his Ma*ie King William or order, his s<i Ma*ie having since ordered by his letter dated 29<^h J^ily directed to us to take upon us the government till further order from him which is our intention so to doe being Informed of the troubles in Ireland, that the late King James hes there a considerable army, fearing that some forces of the enimies may be sent to invade this country to prevent such designe, we thought fitt to renew the s^ proclaraatione & to have it signed of all the Inhabitants that shall be faithfull to his Ma^ie King William that they may persist in theire designe to preserve the fort & City & to surrender it to his MaHe or order to the exclusion of the late King James, to that purpose we injoyne all the Inhabitants of this City forthwith to appeare in fort william to declare their intention & give their signe of their fidelity with subscribing to this present with us declaring that the relinquant to this our order shall be deemed & esteemed enimies to his Majesty & country & shall be treated accordingly.

Whereas a proclamation of the 3^ June ]6S9 was signed by the Inhabitants of this city well intentioned for his Ma^ie by which having declared theire intention to preserve the fort & country & to surrender it to his Ma*ie King William or order, his s<i Ma*ie having since ordered by his letter dated 29<^h J^ily directed to us to take upon us the government till further order from him which is our intention so to doe being Informed of the troubles in Ireland, that the late King James hes there a considerable army, fearing that some forces of the enimies may be sent to invade this country to prevent such designe, we thought fitt to renew the s^ proclaraatione & to have it signed of all the Inhabitants that shall be faithfull to his Ma^ie King William that they may persist in theire designe to preserve the fort & City & to surrender it to his MaHe or order to the exclusion of the late King James, to that purpose we injoyne all the Inhabitants of this City forthwith to appeare in fort william to declare their intention & give their signe of their fidelity with subscribing to this present with us declaring that the relinquant to this our order shall be deemed & esteemed enimies to his Majesty & country & shall be treated accordingly. Given &c this 7^^ of June 1690. Signed,

Jacob Leislek.

BY THE LIEVT GOVERNOR.

Whereas Samuel Walker with his brigantine is rideing by doctor Taylors in the East River, and there being suspition that he will breake bulk & Information being given in of several discourses spoken by his people by which sedition & disturbance could be created.

Given &c this 7^^ of June 1690. Signed,

Jacob Leislek.

BY THE LIEVT GOVERNOR.

Whereas Samuel Walker with his brigantine is rideing by doctor Taylors in the East River, and there being suspition that he will breake bulk & Information being given in of several discourses spoken by his people by which sedition & disturbance could be created.

These are therefore in his Ma^i^s Name to will & requyre yon forthwith to goe on board of s'^ Brigantine & to bring the same to this port & bring the s** Walker compy & passengers before me with all papers you find in the s^ brigantine, for doing whereof this shall be your speciall warrant Given under my hand & seale in fort William this 7th June 1690 &c. To Ensigne Joost Stoll & his Assistants.

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Fort Wm 1690 June 17th

Whereas substantial! Evidence apeared before me declaring that Jean Laforay a frenchman now in Custody was Condemned for murder at ye Towne of New Bristol and being oblidged to take care that ye Neighbouring Colonies shall not be injured by Covering any P^sons from ye hands of Justice

These are In his Majt'^s Name to Command you Mr Antony Low forthw^h to receive on board your sloop y^ s^ Jean Laforay & him safely to Land at New Bristel in Plymouth Colony afores^ unto y*^ Magistracy thereof who are desired to satisfye you for vour care & Expenses therein. Given &c

Jacob Leisler

^LEISLER TO GOV TREAT

Evidence apeared before me declaring that Jean Laforay a frenchman now in Custody was Condemned for murder at ye Towne of New Bristol and being oblidged to take care that ye Neighbouring Colonies shall not be injured by Covering any P^sons from ye hands of Justice

These are In his Majt'^s Name to Command you Mr Antony Low forthw^h to receive on board your sloop y^ s^ Jean Laforay & him safely to Land at New Bristel in Plymouth Colony afores^ unto y*^ Magistracy thereof who are desired to satisfye you for vour care & Expenses therein. Given &c

Jacob Leisler

^LEISLER TO GOV TREAT

New York June 20th 1690 jJoN^LE Sr -- Having considered the good successe of the gentlemen of Boston, and as I am enformed their great readinesse and encouragements to advance ye fForces by sea to Canada, whereby his Ma^'^s interest the Countreys benefit & ye destruccon of ye ffrench & their adherents in Canada may be advanced, I have w'^ advice of the councill, deliberated ye proposall of that excellent person Major Generall Winthrop, who if he pleaseth to accept of it, may be of great advantage to ye ends before named, to which purpose I have sent a blank commission to Albany according to ye result concluded at this City by ye severall commission""*, whereof your ready returne is expected, and those gent° of Boston having desired the same, that you would please to communicate it, being the p. sent offer of Honb'e Sr

New York June 20th 1690 jJoN^LE Sr -- Having considered the good successe of the gentlemen of Boston, and as I am enformed their great readinesse and encouragements to advance ye fForces by sea to Canada, whereby his Ma^'^s interest the Countreys benefit & ye destruccon of ye ffrench & their adherents in Canada may be advanced, I have w'^ advice of the councill, deliberated ye proposall of that excellent person Major Generall Winthrop, who if he pleaseth to accept of it, may be of great advantage to ye ends before named, to which purpose I have sent a blank commission to Albany according to ye result concluded at this City by ye severall commission""*, whereof your ready returne is expected, and those gent° of Boston having desired the same, that you would please to communicate it, being the p. sent offer of Honb'e Sr

Your Hon^i® friend & Servant

Jacob Leisler To the Honbie Robt Treat Eqr ^ Gov of his Mamies Colony of > Connecticutt \

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New Yorke June 22d 1690. S"" -- The Charecter which I have before received of you from Albany, and now more pticularly from Major Milborne doth invite me to render you thankes for your readinesse and zeale in the managing and assisting the designe on foot against the French, which I hereby desire you to persevere in, and what encourgem* I can afford you assure yourselfe shall not be wanting, being much satisfy ed with your frequent assistance in advising w^^ ye Commissioners to whome I haue written farther thereof, I am

S"" -- The Charecter which I have before received of you from Albany, and now more pticularly from Major Milborne doth invite me to render you thankes for your readinesse and zeale in the managing and assisting the designe on foot against the French, which I hereby desire you to persevere in, and what encourgem* I can afford you assure yourselfe shall not be wanting, being much satisfy ed with your frequent assistance in advising w^^ ye Commissioners to whome I haue written farther thereof, I am

Yo^ affectionate friend

to serve you To Mr Dirck Wessells

BY THE LIEV^ GOVERNOR &c

Forasmuch as diverse souldiers have deserted his Mamies service in the expeditione ag* the french at Albany, having received the Kings pay & provisiones (without any Just reasone for soe doing) These are in his Mamies name to requyre you to apprehend & bring before me every such deserter that shall be found within this province, that so they may receive condigne punishment & all Officers Civill & Military are hereby commanded to assist you therein, and that no persons dare to cover, conceale, or comfort any such disserter as they will answer the Contrary at their perill, Given &c New York June 23^ 1690 To the Constables of Westchester & Eastchester

Rey & bredfort.

TO COL: GOOD IN MARYLAND

Anno 1690: 27 June in fort William Honorable Sir -- Yours by M^ pembruge & M^ Blackinston, is before me, my former being come to your honors hands, to which I referre you & to what further M^^ Blackinston may informe your honor craving leave to add that we had compleat 400 men these seaven weeks with provisions & ammunition according to our abilities & finding the threatening dangers of the french to increase

TO COL: GOOD IN MARYLAND

Anno 1690: 27 June in fort William Honorable Sir -- Yours by M^ pembruge & M^ Blackinston, is before me, my former being come to your honors hands, to which I referre you & to what further M^^ Blackinston may informe your honor craving leave to add that we had compleat 400 men these seaven weeks with provisions & ammunition according to our abilities & finding the threatening dangers of the french to increase

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who incessantly sollicile the Indian nationes whom through Gods providence & our commissioners vigilance were prevented & ■prevailed with to come to Albany the five nationes their kings & Ghieftanes in person on the third day of May were assembled & proposed diverse articles unto them which succeeded with suitable returnes as by the proposalls & answers of the five nationes whereof the coppy: is dehvered to M'^ Blackinston to send to your honor, at the same tyme obtained a meeting of the commissioners of Boston plymouth & Connecticott collonies of new England to consult what ought to be done, by them in soe necessary a work. It was resolved that those of new England : should raise 355 men & maintain them at their own cost & charges, *iKi the province of newyork 400: of Maryland we had your honors promise & the committie result of a 100 men which we have expected long since upon Mary lands cost & charges being the like concerned with us to gaine the five natione^. with whom w^e are all in a firme confederacie, we have sent your honor by M^ pembrock our result wherein Maryland is expressed, & by all the large promises from new England & Maryland expected, the respective numbers which are so much waited for, the Indianes having assured us of 1800 men to joineto our assistance now redy to march in the franch territories to prevent their assaults, having fresh newes of great preparationes those of Canada are making to attack us, of which all we have given notice to his Ma^ie, & when we propose anything to the Indianes we always insert Maryland & give them for that province presents of belts of wampums & others, & if not since some soudiers appeare from Maryland, we shall be disabled to performe what we have promised to them in the behalfe of your province, the integrity of those heathens we have great reason to depend on by severall proofs already given us, vizt: their kilhng diverse of their kindred which -were subjects to the french King &c. taking &, killing severall frenchmen of which they have presented *us wdth three, but what is most remarkable is the understanding by our agents at onondago, messengers were expected thro the severall nationes from the Govwnor of Canada to seduce them from their contracts made with tis which by the instructions & memories of a french knight here now

It was resolved that those of new England : should raise 355 men & maintain them at their own cost & charges, *iKi the province of newyork 400: of Maryland we had your honors promise & the committie result of a 100 men which we have expected long since upon Mary lands cost & charges being the like concerned with us to gaine the five natione^. with whom w^e are all in a firme confederacie, we have sent your honor by M^ pembrock our result wherein Maryland is expressed, & by all the large promises from new England & Maryland expected, the respective numbers which are so much waited for, the Indianes having assured us of 1800 men to joineto our assistance now redy to march in the franch territories to prevent their assaults, having fresh newes of great preparationes those of Canada are making to attack us, of which all we have given notice to his Ma^ie, & when we propose anything to the Indianes we always insert Maryland & give them for that province presents of belts of wampums & others, & if not since some soudiers appeare from Maryland, we shall be disabled to performe what we have promised to them in the behalfe of your province, the integrity of those heathens we have great reason to depend on by severall proofs already given us, vizt: their kilhng diverse of their kindred which -were subjects to the french King &c. taking &, killing severall frenchmen of which they have presented *us wdth three, but what is most remarkable is the understanding by our agents at onondago, messengers were expected thro the severall nationes from the Govwnor of Canada to seduce them from their contracts made with tis which by the instructions & memories of a french knight here now

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prisoner doth appeare, who was sent with four other french & ffonr Indianes which had been carried captives to france in tyme of peace & now returned to Albany, otherwayes to treat them as enimies to the croun of England, which as soon as they came was eflected with all imaginable vigor, the five nationes being mett by their chiftaines togither at onondago afore s'l which is their court seized them & bound them instantly spoiling them of all their moneys presents & what they had, dividing four frenchmen amongst them to be treated in their barbarous manner & the knight being prin'i agent with his papers was sent to us, we found a Jesuite letter to a prisoner Jesuit amongst the Indianes wherein we discover treasonable correspondance is keept by some at Albany with fi-ench, our ship brigantine & sloope of warre is departed one month agoe & have been at Boston to visite them, who I understand makes great preparationes for Canada, M"* Blackinstone will acquaint your honor of the success they had at port royall, they gott about 30,000: lb about our messinger from England who was onely sent to deliver my letters in the hand of his Ma^ie which was effected & caused great alteratione in the proceedings of our enimies, of which Mr Blackinston hes a full accompt & hes promised to participate your honor with, to which I refere you, yesterday we have sent M"^ Benjamin Blagg for our agent to his Ma^ie & within a weeke we shall send Major Jacob Millborne for another to joine the former, we are of your opinion of the necessity there of our adversaries aryving before our messinger, made their advantages our former pacquets being taken per the french, I desire you to take notice what hes passed, newes arryves here King James forces in Ireland hold ground, his Ma*ie dissolving the parliament &c, too many evill mynded persones prevaill therein had given such unexpected life & vigour to the party within this citty, that on the sixth day of June instant a rout of thirty odd persones appeared in the street & assaulted my persone, one particularly striking at me with a coopers adze refusing to pay the tax which was laid by an assembly fairly elected to maintaine & support the charges of this warre, demanding certane malefactors to be released from prisone in a most audacious maner, but I striking with the head of my cane in the

prisoner doth appeare, who was sent with four other french & ffonr Indianes which had been carried captives to france in tyme of peace & now returned to Albany, otherwayes to treat them as enimies to the croun of England, which as soon as they came was eflected with all imaginable vigor, the five nationes being mett by their chiftaines togither at onondago afore s'l which is their court seized them & bound them instantly spoiling them of all their moneys presents & what they had, dividing four frenchmen amongst them to be treated in their barbarous manner & the knight being prin'i agent with his papers was sent to us, we found a Jesuite letter to a prisoner Jesuit amongst the Indianes wherein we discover treasonable correspondance is keept by some at Albany with fi-ench, our ship brigantine & sloope of warre is departed one month agoe & have been at Boston to visite them, who I understand makes great preparationes for Canada, M"* Blackinstone will acquaint your honor of the success they had at port royall, they gott about 30,000: lb about our messinger from England who was onely sent to deliver my letters in the hand of his Ma^ie which was effected & caused great alteratione in the proceedings of our enimies, of which Mr Blackinston hes a full accompt & hes promised to participate your honor with, to which I refere you, yesterday we have sent M"^ Benjamin Blagg for our agent to his Ma^ie & within a weeke we shall send Major Jacob Millborne for another to joine the former, we are of your opinion of the necessity there of our adversaries aryving before our messinger, made their advantages our former pacquets being taken per the french, I desire you to take notice what hes passed, newes arryves here King James forces in Ireland hold ground, his Ma*ie dissolving the parliament &c, too many evill mynded persones prevaill therein had given such unexpected life & vigour to the party within this citty, that on the sixth day of June instant a rout of thirty odd persones appeared in the street & assaulted my persone, one particularly striking at me with a coopers adze refusing to pay the tax which was laid by an assembly fairly elected to maintaine & support the charges of this warre, demanding certane malefactors to be released from prisone in a most audacious maner, but I striking with the head of my cane in the

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teeth of tuo who let louse my suord which I drew & so made my way through them, the tuo coppies of the evidences enclosed of which there is more will give your honor a full light ot the s^ ryott, twenty odd were imprisoned & fined & bound to thei' good behaviour, twelve have complyed ten will not & remaine prisoners by all which your honor may see if they could but have the power what party they effect, & that we should be reduced to our former state, every wind that blowes favorably on King James part raises their billowes I referre your honor further to what M"" Blackinston informes you & after my respect? &c.

*LEISLER TO TREAT.

1690. 30. June in Fort Wm Honorable Sir -- My last to your Honor was the 20. Instant, delivered by our messi'nger to Major Gold, which he tells me was immediately dispatched. I had expected an answer before now ; It is high tyme to betake them to the March, wee have been most this two moneths compleat with 300 men & in expectation of Boston & Plymouth forces, to raise the rest at Albany in three dayes, yours I understand are arryved there ; I was put in hopes by one of your letters, that you intended to make the number to 200 Englishmen. Just now I received a letter from our Commismissioners of Albany, that one Mohack credible messinger is arrived the 22. Instant in Albany, he brings for certaine news, that the 18* Instant arryved one Mohack Indian at Onondagus, who was deserted from the French armey & left them in a great number upon the Lake Sambele, headed by the Governour in person, comeing for Albany, and that the Army departed from Canada the 8* Instant.

Just now I received a letter from our Commismissioners of Albany, that one Mohack credible messinger is arrived the 22. Instant in Albany, he brings for certaine news, that the 18* Instant arryved one Mohack Indian at Onondagus, who was deserted from the French armey & left them in a great number upon the Lake Sambele, headed by the Governour in person, comeing for Albany, and that the Army departed from Canada the 8* Instant. Yesterday I had the French Knight by me, who told me in discourse, that he admired that the French & wee were of one opinion, that this wholl most belong either English or French & that we tooke one & the same course with them; that they expected ten or twelve men of warr, which probably might be there before now, and he was certaine that so soone as they arryved, that their army would come by land & send their fleet by water, & that it would be a brave sport if they

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should meet one another, <& that their Ships should come with Bombs, & he believed they would give us much work, and if we had them it should be before August: -- The day after we gott the newes, which makes me believe it may be so ; wee are ready for them & hope at Albany they will behave themselves as men & let not one escape. I hope Major Winthrope is departed for Albany, which I should be glad to understand by one express yea or noe ; the ships Brigantine & sloope I understand are departed from Boston to their intended expidition for Canada three weeks ago withofit any company from Boston, they not being ready. If any newes, I desire your Honor to participate us with having for present noe more to enlarge, after my Respects I remaine your Honors most

I hope Major Winthrope is departed for Albany, which I should be glad to understand by one express yea or noe ; the ships Brigantine & sloope I understand are departed from Boston to their intended expidition for Canada three weeks ago withofit any company from Boston, they not being ready. If any newes, I desire your Honor to participate us with having for present noe more to enlarge, after my Respects I remaine your Honors most

Humble Serv^

Jacxdb Leisler Superscribed To the Right Hon^ie

Robert Treat Govern our of

the Collony of Connecticott. These.

LEISLER TO HIS COMMISSIONERS AT ALBAM.

a 1690 1st July In Fort wiUiam Gentlemen -- Yesterday was my last to which I Referr you, You have Referred us to y® Messengers who brought our letter but we cane xmderstand nothing of them, my opinion Is they came here to consult with there parties If they may safely Receive a Commission of mee what alteration in your place, there Coming here may cause us, the time will learne, beshure they are not well Tutered & keept from us I have writt you our meaning 'V'hich we hoop you may be able to observe touching the major, Inclosed is a copy of a Letter Received of Governour Treat which I perceive was lifFt upon the table wherein the major is absolutely Refused If Boston & Connecticut sends not their Compliment Ingaged In ye Result & approved by y^ government they Brook ye Covenant & we are not obliged to any article

a 1690 1st July In Fort wiUiam Gentlemen -- Yesterday was my last to which I Referr you, You have Referred us to y® Messengers who brought our letter but we cane xmderstand nothing of them, my opinion Is they came here to consult with there parties If they may safely Receive a Commission of mee what alteration in your place, there Coming here may cause us, the time will learne, beshure they are not well Tutered & keept from us I have writt you our meaning 'V'hich we hoop you may be able to observe touching the major, Inclosed is a copy of a Letter Received of Governour Treat which I perceive was lifFt upon the table wherein the major is absolutely Refused If Boston & Connecticut sends not their Compliment Ingaged In ye Result & approved by y^ government they Brook ye Covenant & we are not obliged to any article

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therein the Barers are made sensible y' what we propose about y^ Councill of VVarr y* the Cap" by Turnes Every week should bee president In said Councel and so in gods name go one without a major -- Except Cap" Browne accepts of y® place but no other whatsoever -- Except Machususatts, Plymouth & Connecticutt Colonyes Comply fully with there promise y® ffrench Knight begins to be moved of [our] march and desires to prevent y* cruelties of our Indians against y® ffrench wimens and children which Indied would bee generous if possible It could be prevented we have send Mest^' Stole who has a speciall maxim to gaine the people & is able to assist you much in forwarding ye Business and if he should go he most be commissionated he is true, full mettall able and politique the news of Colonell Slayter is quitt vanised It would not hould -- ^we have gott yesterday the Inclosed nues from neu England En send It for the Everi direcktet als the copie, to day the 25 I gott the Inclosed from Southampton I wish Ensign Stole was heer En Iff possible also Major Milborn we expeckt the franch ships heer the messengei raports the ar all ships, pray God to grand & give vs courage to resist them after min respects I remain

therein the Barers are made sensible y' what we propose about y^ Councill of VVarr y* the Cap" by Turnes Every week should bee president In said Councel and so in gods name go one without a major -- Except Cap" Browne accepts of y® place but no other whatsoever -- Except Machususatts, Plymouth & Connecticutt Colonyes Comply fully with there promise y® ffrench Knight begins to be moved of [our] march and desires to prevent y* cruelties of our Indians against y® ffrench wimens and children which Indied would bee generous if possible It could be prevented we have send Mest^' Stole who has a speciall maxim to gaine the people & is able to assist you much in forwarding ye Business and if he should go he most be commissionated he is true, full mettall able and politique the news of Colonell Slayter is quitt vanised It would not hould -- ^we have gott yesterday the Inclosed nues from neu England En send It for the Everi direcktet als the copie, to day the 25 I gott the Inclosed from Southampton I wish Ensign Stole was heer En Iff possible also Major Milborn we expeckt the franch ships heer the messengei raports the ar all ships, pray God to grand & give vs courage to resist them after min respects I remain

Sr-s Your reall frind to serve your Jacob Leisler Mdressedj To The Honobie The Commission's Cap^ John De Bruyn, M^" Johannes Provoost and Major Jacob Milborne Esq^^^ In Albany

Sr-s Your reall frind to serve your Jacob Leisler Mdressedj To The Honobie The Commission's Cap^ John De Bruyn, M^" Johannes Provoost and Major Jacob Milborne Esq^^^ In Albany

LEISLER TO THE GOV. OF BERMUDAS.

Albye de 8 July In forth William. R HoNNO^° S» -- Your Letter off the 12 June I have receuet also the 10 Barrils Pouder wnth Cold not haue been disposed off heer being feri Cors Canon Pouder one offit being feri wek the rest for that sort feri goed w^ith I haue receuet In the fort for his Maiestes Eus, being feri muth obliged for your honnors Kare by 1 From this mark to the end is in Lcisler's handwriting.

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with you haue largly Tistified your zeale to ther Maieste Service. En your afFectioned kaindnes to the Honnor Interest En Welfar off this his Maieste province their Maiest^ Concell heer Joyne with me in the retorne off ouer most harty tanks to your for this your Kare an Testemony off Kindnes to this governement with Is also a reall Service to their Maieste En I assure you both 1 and the Consull will be glat off one oportunite to retorne ouer gratefull aknoledgm*^ to you for it Inclosed Is a bill off Loding En Invoice of 32 halff Barills goed floer weigs according the Inclosed Invoice with was all we Cold get fright for It Is shipt for the Province risco En accound your honnor Is desired to Cas the same to be Disposed to ther most advantage En to Satisfay your selbst En what ma be wanting shall be footh with send your honnor the Barer being Intend to retorne Spedely with whome your honor It hartely Desierd to to send vs the other 10 Baril off them your honnor Mention whe ar present Ingaget In an acktuell whar whit the French off Cannade war we have send one arme off 1800 Indians En 600 Christian beseits one Esquader by See by with we Spend a greath dell off amonition the Small Bermoedes Sloop, with w^he have Commandet for his Maiestes vs to going with ouer Esquader for to allarme Cannadee by water will we shall plas God atak them by land has In the mouth off Canadee river ficht En taken a ship off abouth 300 tons montet with 10 gons Loaden with salt En fish the said Esquader have Destroit port royall St John Whar the have taken a Ship mor with 10 gons 2 kuthes one Bark all ritchly Loaden In the ship whas the fransh Kings store off amonition En other abilemens off whar Clods for the soldier whe haue been a will pestert oppon this Cost with severall fransh wc?sell who Comitet severall outrages wherby whe have ben allarraed till whe wher Informet off ther strengt when whe haue sent out a squader En Cleerd the Cost whe where also obliged to make one Imbargo for severall resons with still Continues only noo having gath In the Crop the Cost being Clerd ouer arme opon the march Boston having mad one Imbargo opon forfeitur off Uessels an Cargo till xd Considermg the Dependence severall off maiestes government have opon vs En Boston whe have se Cas to give liberte for som wessellp En specialy to suth that have ben fre to render his Maieste

En your afFectioned kaindnes to the Honnor Interest En Welfar off this his Maieste province their Maiest^ Concell heer Joyne with me in the retorne off ouer most harty tanks to your for this your Kare an Testemony off Kindnes to this governement with Is also a reall Service to their Maieste En I assure you both 1 and the Consull will be glat off one oportunite to retorne ouer gratefull aknoledgm*^ to you for it Inclosed Is a bill off Loding En Invoice of 32 halff Barills goed floer weigs according the Inclosed Invoice with was all we Cold get fright for It Is shipt for the Province risco En accound your honnor Is desired to Cas the same to be Disposed to ther most advantage En to Satisfay your selbst En what ma be wanting shall be footh with send your honnor the Barer being Intend to retorne Spedely with whome your honor It hartely Desierd to to send vs the other 10 Baril off them your honnor Mention whe ar present Ingaget In an acktuell whar whit the French off Cannade war we have send one arme off 1800 Indians En 600 Christian beseits one Esquader by See by with we Spend a greath dell off amonition the Small Bermoedes Sloop, with w^he have Commandet for his Maiestes vs to going with ouer Esquader for to allarme Cannadee by water will we shall plas God atak them by land has In the mouth off Canadee river ficht En taken a ship off abouth 300 tons montet with 10 gons Loaden with salt En fish the said Esquader have Destroit port royall St John Whar the have taken a Ship mor with 10 gons 2 kuthes one Bark all ritchly Loaden In the ship whas the fransh Kings store off amonition En other abilemens off whar Clods for the soldier whe haue been a will pestert oppon this Cost with severall fransh wc?sell who Comitet severall outrages wherby whe have ben allarraed till whe wher Informet off ther strengt when whe haue sent out a squader En Cleerd the Cost whe where also obliged to make one Imbargo for severall resons with still Continues only noo having gath In the Crop the Cost being Clerd ouer arme opon the march Boston having mad one Imbargo opon forfeitur off Uessels an Cargo till xd Considermg the Dependence severall off maiestes government have opon vs En Boston whe have se Cas to give liberte for som wessellp En specialy to suth that have ben fre to render his Maieste

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service In this province for there suply off with the Barer has ben one S^ what I have to ad Is my very harty & afFectiond service to you En to assure you that I ame with all respeck

Honnord Ser Your most obliget & most humble servant

MAJOR MILBORN AND THE REST OF THE GENTLEMEN AT SCHANHECHTADE.

This afternoon Three of our folks arrived here from Canida who escaped from there ; namely, Klyn Isack, the Son of Ryck Classen, and one of Capt Boll's Soldiers. They report having been 24 days on the road, and the Soldier twenty six days from Monrojael.

They say that Monrojael is not very strongly garrisoned, though they fear nothing and think little of us. Nevertheless the Soldier or Englishman would very gladly attack it and is inclined to accompany our people and gives us great ehcouragement, that the opportunity is favorable.

The French abstain from talking before prisoners & say they have heard little or nothing from the Port rojael Expedition or of the Indian fight on the Lake

We further refer to the Enclosed to Arnout Cornelissen. We think it right if your Honors consider that Arnout CorneHssen is gone, that it should be sent after him by an Indian in order to communicate this news to the Indians. Wherewith, after salutation we remain,

Your friends This 9 July Ao 1690. In Albany. J. Bruyn

Johannes Provoost

Laurents or Jannetie the Indian with his party urge us very hard not to omit reminding the Gentlemen again to admonish the Indians at Schanhechtade not to let the French prisoners go out with them to fight, for we have an example now in our own people who have run away from Canada, and that they should be disarmed.

Wherewith, after salutation we remain,

Your friends This 9 July Ao 1690. In Albany. J. Bruyn

Johannes Provoost

Laurents or Jannetie the Indian with his party urge us very hard not to omit reminding the Gentlemen again to admonish the Indians at Schanhechtade not to let the French prisoners go out with them to fight, for we have an example now in our own people who have run away from Canada, and that they should be disarmed.

TOL. II. 18

274 ADMINISTRATION OF

BY THE LIEVT GOVERNOR.

Whereas Peter Dumont Andrew fFalourdell &Michaell Anthony of Queens County on Long Island, have committed high misdemeanours ag* their Mamies authority in this Province, As by Substantial! evidences ag' them appeares --

These are in his Maties King Williams name to will & requyre you to apprehend the bodies of the s'' peter dumont Andrew tfalcourdell & Michael Anthony wheresoever they are to be found & in what places soever they may be suspected the same to breake open or by any other violence to make way to them, In case of resistance or concealment & their s"^ bodies before me bear or cause to be brought & all whom shall oppose or any wayes resist or endeavour to conceall them & all officers both Military & Civill are hereby strictly requyred to aide & assist you therein as they will answer the contrary at their outmost perills. Given &c this 18th of July, 1690.

Jacob Leisler To the Sheriff of the Kings & Queens County

These are in his Maties King Williams name to will & requyre you to apprehend the bodies of the s'' peter dumont Andrew tfalcourdell & Michael Anthony wheresoever they are to be found & in what places soever they may be suspected the same to breake open or by any other violence to make way to them, In case of resistance or concealment & their s"^ bodies before me bear or cause to be brought & all whom shall oppose or any wayes resist or endeavour to conceall them & all officers both Military & Civill are hereby strictly requyred to aide & assist you therein as they will answer the contrary at their outmost perills. Given &c this 18th of July, 1690.

Jacob Leisler To the Sheriff of the Kings & Queens County

& all other the Counties within this provmce.

BY THE LIEVT GOVERNOR &c.

Whereas I have undoubted Information that some vessells on this Coast do commit outrages & fearing that the same might fall on the toune of Southold

These are in MaHes name to will & requyre you Major Thomas Lawrence to command & for their Mamies service to press SeaA-- Kity men horse & foot as you shall think fitt all well armed & when occasione shall requyre for their Mamies service to press fresh horses & what else you shall have occasione for as for their entertainment & provisions & other necessaries & them forthwith to dispatch for Southold to the assistance & defence of their Mamies Subjects there wherof you are not to faill at your outmost perills & all officers Military & Civill & others of what rank & ([uality are strictly required to obey you therein & be aiding &

These are in MaHes name to will & requyre you Major Thomas Lawrence to command & for their Mamies service to press SeaA-- Kity men horse & foot as you shall think fitt all well armed & when occasione shall requyre for their Mamies service to press fresh horses & what else you shall have occasione for as for their entertainment & provisions & other necessaries & them forthwith to dispatch for Southold to the assistance & defence of their Mamies Subjects there wherof you are not to faill at your outmost perills & all officers Military & Civill & others of what rank & ([uality are strictly required to obey you therein & be aiding &

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assistant to the s*l forces in performing the premisses as they will answer the Contrary at their iitmost perills. Given &c fort William in New York this 19^^ day of July &c 1690.

Jacob Leisler

%* Here follow Commissions, dated 23^ July 1690, to Captn Christopher GofFe of the ship Catherine ; to Capt Philip Philips of the Bregantin Another to Capt John Weyman & a

fourth to Capt Rich^ Moon to cruise along the Coast, and endeavor to Capture several french vessells in the sound and about Block Island which are committing outrages on his Ma^'^^ subjects " and have already taken two vessells belonging to this port & severell

BY THE LIEVT GOVERNOR &c

New York Whereas I am credibly informed by evidences before me that five armed french men are seen on Schutters Island well armed and having watch out on trees & being assured that peter deumont & Andreu fFallourdell are amongst them who are accused before me of high Misdemeanour which persones are fled out of this province from the hands of Justice

fourth to Capt Rich^ Moon to cruise along the Coast, and endeavor to Capture several french vessells in the sound and about Block Island which are committing outrages on his Ma^'^^ subjects " and have already taken two vessells belonging to this port & severell

BY THE LIEVT GOVERNOR &c

New York Whereas I am credibly informed by evidences before me that five armed french men are seen on Schutters Island well armed and having watch out on trees & being assured that peter deumont & Andreu fFallourdell are amongst them who are accused before me of high Misdemeanour which persones are fled out of this province from the hands of Justice

These are therefore in his Mamies name to will & require all persones within this province & to desire all persones within the neighbouring Collonies of New Jersey & pensilvama to secure the s<^ five persones & them safely to convey before me at fort WilUam that they may answer for their crymes & care shall be taken for satisfaction of the reasonable charges in fulfilling of the premises. Given &c. 21^* of July 1690.

Jacob Leisler To the Constable of Elizabethtown & so foreward.

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GOV. TREAT TO LEISLER.

HoNBLE Sir -- Just now received the enclosed from New London & have sent it to you for your perusall also, it was but last night one Captain Swinton cald in with about ten men with him bound towards n. London with his Sloop & company, S^ to have your orders to discover & attacque the enemy, but I saw non, however for any care of our or countrys saftie in a time of need wee would take all due notice thereof, sir it seems to be a tyme of great need & if it be within your compass to add such further strenth by more shiping & vessels of force that may be able to encounter them &. with Gods blessing to expell if not conquere them which would be a service to God our king & county, never to be forgotten, or if need should be of some hands or land souldiers rather than fail I hope they may be found but what is done need be done w^^^ all expedition.

London with his Sloop & company, S^ to have your orders to discover & attacque the enemy, but I saw non, however for any care of our or countrys saftie in a time of need wee would take all due notice thereof, sir it seems to be a tyme of great need & if it be within your compass to add such further strenth by more shiping & vessels of force that may be able to encounter them &. with Gods blessing to expell if not conquere them which would be a service to God our king & county, never to be forgotten, or if need should be of some hands or land souldiers rather than fail I hope they may be found but what is done need be done w^^^ all expedition. Sir I cannot but again acquaint you with our extreme need of powder in our collony I pray faill not to sell & send us 3 or 4 : or if not so much one or two barrells of powder at least & you shall be payed to content the above S^ Captain of your sloope desired me to certifie your honor of their great diligence to gett along the wind &, weather being ag* them and just as they came in some intelhgence also made as if the enemies & vessells were bound out to sea but its rather thought they waite to doe more mischiefe Sir shiping or amunition is not w'^ us but if some force from you should meet w* them from Boston it might be a singular oportunity but we shall doe what wee can by land to discover & opose and according to their further motions shall not be wanting to acquaint your honor there with which is all at present that tyme allows me to ad & with all due respects shall subscribe Sir

Sir I cannot but again acquaint you with our extreme need of powder in our collony I pray faill not to sell & send us 3 or 4 : or if not so much one or two barrells of powder at least & you shall be payed to content the above S^ Captain of your sloope desired me to certifie your honor of their great diligence to gett along the wind &, weather being ag* them and just as they came in some intelhgence also made as if the enemies & vessells were bound out to sea but its rather thought they waite to doe more mischiefe Sir shiping or amunition is not w'^ us but if some force from you should meet w* them from Boston it might be a singular oportunity but we shall doe what wee can by land to discover & opose and according to their further motions shall not be wanting to acquaint your honor there with which is all at present that tyme allows me to ad & with all due respects shall subscribe Sir

your loving friend & neighbour Millford the 22^^ Robert Treat

of July 1690

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TO Y^ HONO^LE JACO:^ LEISLER ESQR-- L^ GOVERNOR & THE HONO^^^ COUNCILL.

The humble Peticon of Christopher Goflf humbly sheweth,

Thiit yo'^' Peticon"" & Prison'' being secured in y« port for Severall words spoken by your Peticon^ y® W^^ as your Peticon"" as being in drincke does not Remember but nevertheless humbly beggs Pardon for ye Same desyring that yo^ bonnets be pleased to have Compassion w*'J your Peticonr he being a poor seafaring man and that your bonnets be pleased to consider him by Diminishing of y® fine adjudged ag^* him & that he may be sett at Liberty & your Peticon"^ shall ever Pray &c Christopher Goffe

Thiit yo'^' Peticon"" & Prison'' being secured in y« port for Severall words spoken by your Peticon^ y® W^^ as your Peticon"" as being in drincke does not Remember but nevertheless humbly beggs Pardon for ye Same desyring that yo^ bonnets be pleased to have Compassion w*'J your Peticonr he being a poor seafaring man and that your bonnets be pleased to consider him by Diminishing of y® fine adjudged ag^* him & that he may be sett at Liberty & your Peticon"^ shall ever Pray &c Christopher Goffe

Endorsed,

Present Lt Gov^ ; P D Lanoy Sam Edsall Benjn Blagge Hend^^ Jansen -- Robt Walters aid,

agreed that in stead of fiveteen p he shall pay but seaven pound ten shili A. G.

BY THE LIEVT gOVERNOUR

N York, Whereas it is judged necessary &, accordingly ordered that y« ship Cathrin Christopher Gof Comand"" y^ Brigantine John & Joseph Jno Wayman Comand"^ «&, Sloop Content Rich<^ Moone Comand"" be Imediately made" ready & Equipped for his Maj''^ Service ags* some french vessells on this Coast & ordered that s^ vessells be aprised together w*^ y^ goods not unloaden out of y^ same,

These are in his Majti«s name to will & Require you & each of you forthwith to repaire on board s^ vessells & y« same to apraise together w^^ y® Remaining Part of there Loading & bring Report thereof to me upon your oaths for doing whereof this shall be to you & every of you a Spetiall Warr*

N York, Whereas it is judged necessary &, accordingly ordered that y« ship Cathrin Christopher Gof Comand"" y^ Brigantine John & Joseph Jno Wayman Comand"^ «&, Sloop Content Rich<^ Moone Comand"" be Imediately made" ready & Equipped for his Maj''^ Service ags* some french vessells on this Coast & ordered that s^ vessells be aprised together w*^ y^ goods not unloaden out of y^ same,

These are in his Majti«s name to will & Require you & each of you forthwith to repaire on board s^ vessells & y« same to apraise together w^^ y® Remaining Part of there Loading & bring Report thereof to me upon your oaths for doing whereof this shall be to you & every of you a Spetiall Warr*

Given under my hand & Seale at fort W"* This 24th July in y® Second year of their majt'^s Reign 1690

Jacob Leisler To Cap° Isaac Stevense Past y« office

Cap" Rob* Sinclaer & niclaes Gerritse Abraham Gouverneur W"™ Bearing & Jno. Dissington D. Secry

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It is the Judgment of the underwritten By a warrent derected to ouss that

The Shipe Catren aught hundred pound & twenty je820:00

The Sloop Content wallued seven hundred pound 700:00

The Brigtine John & Joseph wallud to: sex hundred )

pound S 600:00

Rob* Sinclaer Isaac Stevense Will. Dearing Nichs Gerritse John Dissington y® abouenamed Apraisors ware sworne befour mee this 25^ of July 1690

Samuel Edsall

Councill. Endorsed, Warr* & returne of y« aprism* of y® Ship Cataryn Sloop Content & Brigantine John & Joseph Dated 24*^^ June 1690

The Shipe Catren aught hundred pound & twenty je820:00

The Sloop Content wallued seven hundred pound 700:00

The Brigtine John & Joseph wallud to: sex hundred )

pound S 600:00

Rob* Sinclaer Isaac Stevense Will. Dearing Nichs Gerritse John Dissington y® abouenamed Apraisors ware sworne befour mee this 25^ of July 1690

Samuel Edsall

Councill. Endorsed, Warr* & returne of y« aprism* of y® Ship Cataryn Sloop Content & Brigantine John & Joseph Dated 24*^^ June 1690

• BY THE LIEVT GOVERN^ 8tc

Whereas Joseph Hegeman of flakbush In Kings County on Long Island has spoken Several Seditious words ag^* his Majt'«» Governm* In This Province

These are in his Maj^i^^ [name] to will & require you to bring y^ body of s«l Joseph Hegeman before myself & Council to answer for y® same for doeing whereof These are yo^ spetial warr' Given &c New York this 29th July 1690

Jacob Leisler

To Meindert Coerten Esq High Sheriff of y* Kings County on Long Island to bring y** Returne thereof on Thursday next.

LIEUT. GOV- LEISLER. 279

BY THE LIEYT GOVERN'^

Whereas Gerrit Elbertse Stoothof Liev* of y^ troop of horse of Kings County on Long Island has in a Contemptuous manner denied y® Comand of his Capt" Roelof Martense Schenck Espetially when y« enemies where Invading & Comitting severall outrages on this Coast by w<^h it evidently appeares y^ s^ Garret Elbertse Stoothof hes ill affeccon to this his Maj*'®^ Governm* & is not to be trusted in Comand: --

GOV- LEISLER. 279

BY THE LIEYT GOVERN'^

Whereas Gerrit Elbertse Stoothof Liev* of y^ troop of horse of Kings County on Long Island has in a Contemptuous manner denied y® Comand of his Capt" Roelof Martense Schenck Espetially when y« enemies where Invading & Comitting severall outrages on this Coast by w<^h it evidently appeares y^ s^ Garret Elbertse Stoothof hes ill affeccon to this his Maj*'®^ Governm* & is not to be trusted in Comand: --

These are therefore to will and require you in his Maj*''^^ name to dismis & discharge the s«i Liev* of having any further Comand of s^ troop of horse & to deliver my Comission for Liev* to Pieter Jansen of Brookland for doing whereof these are yo^

sufficient Warr* Given &c this 29th July 1690

Jacob Leisler To Major Gerardus Beekman Esq*"

Albany July 31 169<)

Articles made agreed upon considered between John De Bruyn John Provoost & Jacob Melbourne Commissioners appoynted by the honble Levt Governor Jacob Leisler & Councill for the province of New Yorke of the one part, and the honble John Winthrop Esq"^ of the other part witnesseth --

That the s^ John Winthrop Esq^ do receive a commission from the s^ Lievt Governor to command in Chiefe all the forces now raised or to be raised for the Expedition of Albany ag* the french at Canada, within the province of New York & the Collonies of New England etc. under certane conditions following vizt : --

That the s^ Lievt Governor for himself or any deputed or empowered by him or by his means shall at no tyme or tymes hereafter issue forth or cause to be sent after or impose on the s<i Comniander in Chiefe any order or orders direction or directions tending to any contradicting or repugnant to the true intent & meaning of the s*^ commission or the result which was concluded by the s*^* commissioners convened at New York May the first last past --

That the s^ Lievt Governor for himself or any deputed or empowered by him or by his means shall at no tyme or tymes hereafter issue forth or cause to be sent after or impose on the s<i Comniander in Chiefe any order or orders direction or directions tending to any contradicting or repugnant to the true intent & meaning of the s*^ commission or the result which was concluded by the s*^* commissioners convened at New York May the first last past --

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That the s^ Commissioners doe further promise and engage for and on behalf of the s*! Lievt Governor Leisler that the s^ Commission by him granted unto the s^ Commander in Chiefe shall be acting & executing or performing the true intent & meaning thereof ag* the french & adherents.

That the s<i forces shall be no otherwise employed but directly ag* the french & their adherents of Canada.

That the s<^ Commander in Chiefe shall as much as in him lyes ; execute all acts of hostility ag* and to destruction bring the french kings subjects & all that joind with them, pursuant to his Magics King Williams declaration of warr ag* the french king & nation.

That all matters of great concernment be concluded by a councill of warr consisting of the Commander in Chiefe with the rest of the commission officers or soe many of them as can conveniently meet together.

That no more officers shall be commissionated than now are or shall be at the tyme of marching the wholl boddy of the forces, unless occasioned by death or impotence whereby they cannot perform their duty ; then such places are to be supplied by commissiones from the s^ Commander in Chiefe which shall be as authentiq to all ifitents constructions and purposes, as if such had been granted actually by the s<^ Lievt Governor, or the honble the Governor of Connecticutt collony, unless extraordinary occasion ariseth from detachments etc.

That no more officers shall be commissionated than now are or shall be at the tyme of marching the wholl boddy of the forces, unless occasioned by death or impotence whereby they cannot perform their duty ; then such places are to be supplied by commissiones from the s^ Commander in Chiefe which shall be as authentiq to all ifitents constructions and purposes, as if such had been granted actually by the s<^ Lievt Governor, or the honble the Governor of Connecticutt collony, unless extraordinary occasion ariseth from detachments etc.

That the Commission granted by the Lievt Governor Leisler shall preside & superintend all other commissions instructions or orders relating to the said forces which are or shall be under the conduct or command of the Sd Commander in Chiefe during the expedition aforementioned.

That all plunder and captives (if it so happen) shall be divided amongst the officers &souldiers according to the custome of warr.

That all officers & souldiers (if it please God to grant -victory) shall be returned to their respective homes equally and impartially as shall consist with martial right & possibility.

That all possible dispatch be made with the forces before the Indians be constrained to object ag* our delays which endanger this undertaking

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That the honor & service of God be maintained & divine worship be performed publickly every day, the Lords day duly observed, vice discountenanced & due decorum preserved amongst them.

ffinally that the Sd Commander in Chiefs shall [have] power to administer doe execute & performe all matters relating [to] life or other censures (as the caise shall or may require) with as ample power & virtue, & in mannar form & purpose as any field marshall may or ought to doe with a regular army or greater body of men, --

That the honor & service of God be maintained & divine worship be performed publickly every day, the Lords day duly observed, vice discountenanced & due decorum preserved amongst them.

ffinally that the Sd Commander in Chiefs shall [have] power to administer doe execute & performe all matters relating [to] life or other censures (as the caise shall or may require) with as ample power & virtue, & in mannar form & purpose as any field marshall may or ought to doe with a regular army or greater body of men, --

*LEISLEIl'S COMMISSION APPOINTING JOHN WINTHROP TO BE COMMANDER OF THE FORCES AGAINST THE FRENCH.

Jacob Leisler Esq^ Lu* Gov & commander in Chiefe of the Prouince of New Yorke and dependencies in Americah, under His most Sacred Ma*'® King W™ of England, Scotland, France & Ireland &c, defender of the fayth, supreme Lord of the Sayd province & dependencies in America, &c. To the Hon^'ie John Winthrop Esq"^ Greeting. By vertue of the authority deriued unto me, I do hereby constitute & appoynt you to be major of all the forces now raysed or to be raysed for the expedition of Albany out of this Province & the New England Collonyes & Maryland, according to the unanimous result made with sayd Collonyes against the French at Cannada ; you are therefore carefully and dilligently to discharge the duty of a major, by exerciseing the same in Armes & keeping them in good [Seall] order & discipline, both officers & Souldiers, observing

By vertue of the authority deriued unto me, I do hereby constitute & appoynt you to be major of all the forces now raysed or to be raysed for the expedition of Albany out of this Province & the New England Collonyes & Maryland, according to the unanimous result made with sayd Collonyes against the French at Cannada ; you are therefore carefully and dilligently to discharge the duty of a major, by exerciseing the same in Armes & keeping them in good [Seall] order & discipline, both officers & Souldiers, observing

strictly all the articles in the sayd result expressed, hereby willing & commanding them to obserue & follow such orders & directions as you shall from time to time receiue from me or any appoynted by myself & councill according to the rules & discipline of war, pursuant to the trust reposed in you & to execute all acts of hostility against the French King his Subjects & their adherents ; and this commission to continue dureili^ my will & pleasure only --

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Given under my hand & sealed with the seale of the prouince, his 31. July in the 2^ year of their Mat'es Reigne 1690-- Past the Office Jacob Leisler

Tacob Milborne Secr'y

BY THE LIEYT GOYEMOi' &c.

Whereas y« Sessions of the Geneii Assembly held at New Yorke for the said Province on y^ 24th of Aprill Last was by my Selfe with advice of my Councill Prorogued vntill the first day of Sept^ next.

Given under my hand & sealed with the seale of the prouince, his 31. July in the 2^ year of their Mat'es Reigne 1690-- Past the Office Jacob Leisler

Tacob Milborne Secr'y

BY THE LIEYT GOYEMOi' &c.

Whereas y« Sessions of the Geneii Assembly held at New Yorke for the said Province on y^ 24th of Aprill Last was by my Selfe with advice of my Councill Prorogued vntill the first day of Sept^ next.

These are Therefore in his Maj^'^s King William's name to will and require all & every of the members thereof to Appeare in this Citty of New Yorke on the ffirst day of Sepf^ next according to Prorogation without any faile or Delay as they tender his Majties Intrest & the safety of this Province. Given &c this 9*^ of August 1690.

Jacob Leisler To ye Justices of y® Severall Counties of this Province.

BY THE LIEVT GOVERN^ &c

Whereas Nathaniel Person being chosen in yo"^ County one of their Rep'sentatiues who appeard at the Sessions of the Gen^i Assembly held in this Citty on y^ 22*^ Aprill Last & then & theire refused to sit & Act as one of the Representatives afores'*

These are Therefore in his Majt'^^ King William's Name to will & request you to make Choice of an other Proper & fit pson in Stead of him the said Nathaniel Pearson to Sitt with the representatives In Generall Assembly on y^ first of September next & here of you are not to faile as you will answer the same att your utmost Perill. Given &c this 11^ August &c 1690

Whereas Nathaniel Person being chosen in yo"^ County one of their Rep'sentatiues who appeard at the Sessions of the Gen^i Assembly held in this Citty on y^ 22*^ Aprill Last & then & theire refused to sit & Act as one of the Representatives afores'*

These are Therefore in his Majt'^^ King William's Name to will & request you to make Choice of an other Proper & fit pson in Stead of him the said Nathaniel Pearson to Sitt with the representatives In Generall Assembly on y^ first of September next & here of you are not to faile as you will answer the same att your utmost Perill. Given &c this 11^ August &c 1690

Jacob Leisler To the Civill and Military offices and

other ye Inhabitants of Queens County.

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BY THE LIEVT GOVERN^

Whereas M' Wilhelmus Beekman Senior was Chosen one of the Representatives of your Citty & County who by Reason of his Old Age & other Bodyly Infirmytys Excuses himselfe from the said servis not attending the same

These are Therefore in his Maj'i<28 King William's Name to will and requier you to make choice of an other Proper & fitt Person in Stead of s^ Beekman to sitt with the representitives in General Assembly on the first of Sept"^ next & hereof you are not to faile at your utmost perills. Given &c this 11*^ August 1690

Jacob Leisleb To the Mayr & Aldermn of y«

Citty of N York

[Here follows an order in same style & of same date to the Inhabitants of the County of Westchester to elect a Representative to the Gen^i Assembly in Place of Thomas Browne who had 'leceased since the last session]

These are Therefore in his Maj'i<28 King William's Name to will and requier you to make choice of an other Proper & fitt Person in Stead of s^ Beekman to sitt with the representitives in General Assembly on the first of Sept"^ next & hereof you are not to faile at your utmost perills. Given &c this 11*^ August 1690

Jacob Leisleb To the Mayr & Aldermn of y«

Citty of N York

[Here follows an order in same style & of same date to the Inhabitants of the County of Westchester to elect a Representative to the Gen^i Assembly in Place of Thomas Browne who had 'leceased since the last session]

BY THE LIEVT GOVERNOR

Whereas by the Charter of privilege granted to the Inhabitants of this province It was Enacted that two Representatives should be Chosen by the Inhabitants of the Citty & County of Albany & one by the Inhabitants of the toun of Skenectadie in the s^ County And whereas John Janse Bleecker was chosen for the s<J Citty & County of Albany & Ryer Schermerhoon for the toun of Skenectady & so is wanted for the s^ City & County.

These are in his Ma*ies King William's name to will & requyre you to make choise of one more proper & fitt persone to appear to this Citty of New York on the first of September next to sitt with the other representatives of this province in generall Assembly & hereof you are not to faill at your perills. Given &c this 13th August &c 1690

Whereas by the Charter of privilege granted to the Inhabitants of this province It was Enacted that two Representatives should be Chosen by the Inhabitants of the Citty & County of Albany & one by the Inhabitants of the toun of Skenectadie in the s^ County And whereas John Janse Bleecker was chosen for the s<J Citty & County of Albany & Ryer Schermerhoon for the toun of Skenectady & so is wanted for the s^ City & County.

These are in his Ma*ies King William's name to will & requyre you to make choise of one more proper & fitt persone to appear to this Citty of New York on the first of September next to sitt with the other representatives of this province in generall Assembly & hereof you are not to faill at your perills. Given &c this 13th August &c 1690

Jacob Leisleb To the Civill & Military officers

of the Citty & County of Albany.

l8^ ADittNlSTRATioN OF

*SECY ALLYN TO L^ GOV LEISLER.

Hartford Aug. 23a IGW.

HoNB^^^ S'' -- By intelligence we haue from the Major Gen' Winthrop from Wooden Creek, we understand to our great griefe, that the armies march towards Canada though advancd far, is all retarded by the faylure of the Indians to accompany them and furnish them with Cannoes (which account' he had from your Commissioners at Albany) we suppose you cannot but haue a full acco* of the whole of that matter and whither it will admit of any timely cure so as may render our forces seruiceable at this juncture we fear much. It was much our hopes that the Bay hauing set out soe braue a Fleet who sayled this day fortnight that the forces from Albany would haue happily had, & given advantage to the fleet.

HoNB^^^ S'' -- By intelligence we haue from the Major Gen' Winthrop from Wooden Creek, we understand to our great griefe, that the armies march towards Canada though advancd far, is all retarded by the faylure of the Indians to accompany them and furnish them with Cannoes (which account' he had from your Commissioners at Albany) we suppose you cannot but haue a full acco* of the whole of that matter and whither it will admit of any timely cure so as may render our forces seruiceable at this juncture we fear much. It was much our hopes that the Bay hauing set out soe braue a Fleet who sayled this day fortnight that the forces from Albany would haue happily had, & given advantage to the fleet. But we must subscribe to the pleasure of God herein If any means could yet be used by alarmeing the French (if we can attayne to no better) to giue the fleet the less trouble at Quebeck ; it seems to us aduisable to doe it ; but if your Hon^ see not any thing likely to be done from Albany by our forces that is considerable, we would understand it, that we may know what to doe with our souldiers, for the sicknesse being so rife at that place it seemes not aduisable to let them lye there; we haue written to the Gov^ of Boston, giuing him the acco* we haue of these matters, & to haue their aduice, & the same we desire of yo'' Hon"^ we wave any thing as to priuate persons discontents, saue that Ensign Stedman hath had as kind usage as he deserued & we hope your Honor will not espouse such interests against vs, as we haue not done against yourselfe. Incenderies are great himlerers of publique vnion & 'action.

But we must subscribe to the pleasure of God herein If any means could yet be used by alarmeing the French (if we can attayne to no better) to giue the fleet the less trouble at Quebeck ; it seems to us aduisable to doe it ; but if your Hon^ see not any thing likely to be done from Albany by our forces that is considerable, we would understand it, that we may know what to doe with our souldiers, for the sicknesse being so rife at that place it seemes not aduisable to let them lye there; we haue written to the Gov^ of Boston, giuing him the acco* we haue of these matters, & to haue their aduice, & the same we desire of yo'' Hon"^ we wave any thing as to priuate persons discontents, saue that Ensign Stedman hath had as kind usage as he deserued & we hope your Honor will not espouse such interests against vs, as we haue not done against yourselfe. Incenderies are great himlerers of publique vnion & 'action. We are glad to hear of Capt Masons & the other Capt« success, who we are informed came in at Nantaskett with seuerall good prizes on the 17*h Instant ; we haue agreed with the gent" of Boston to send our letters & what we haue from yourself for them to Springfield, whence it is theire care to have them passed to Boston, & they send to Hartford, and we are to post what is for your Hon^" through to your first towne viz* Rye where you are desired to give order that it be speeded to you, & what you send this way send it to Stanford to Lu* Bell, to whome we

We are glad to hear of Capt Masons & the other Capt« success, who we are informed came in at Nantaskett with seuerall good prizes on the 17*h Instant ; we haue agreed with the gent" of Boston to send our letters & what we haue from yourself for them to Springfield, whence it is theire care to have them passed to Boston, & they send to Hartford, and we are to post what is for your Hon^" through to your first towne viz* Rye where you are desired to give order that it be speeded to you, & what you send this way send it to Stanford to Lu* Bell, to whome we

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shall write to forward it as directed, & please if ypp agree to this

.way of posting, to signify what person at Rye you will haue the

letters for you deliuered unto -- Wc haue not to ad but Respects,

& that we are your affectionat neighbours

The Governour & Councill of Connecticutt

pf their order Signed p'

John Allyn, SecJ Postscript. S"" we are sending M"" John

Thompson to Albany with prouisions for o' Souldiers, we request you to grant him liberty to pass & repasse as formerly

p'" order J. A -- S. Superscribed fFor the Hon^^« Jacob Leisler Esq'

Lu* Govvernour of their Mat'^s Prouince of New Yorke in New Yorke -- This

For His Maties Seruice. Hast, post Hast.

Journal of Captain John Schuyler who voluntarily

embarked at Wood Creek on the 13^^ August 1690, with

S"" we are sending M"" John

Thompson to Albany with prouisions for o' Souldiers, we request you to grant him liberty to pass & repasse as formerly

p'" order J. A -- S. Superscribed fFor the Hon^^« Jacob Leisler Esq'

Lu* Govvernour of their Mat'^s Prouince of New Yorke in New Yorke -- This

For His Maties Seruice. Hast, post Hast.

Journal of Captain John Schuyler who voluntarily

embarked at Wood Creek on the 13^^ August 1690, with

29 christians and 120 Savages, whom he recruited at

Wood Creek as volunteers under his command to go to

Canida to fight the enemy,-

Nearly about the swamps I met Captain Sander Glen on his

way back to Albany, because the greatest number returned. The

aforesaid Sanders had in his company 28 whites and 5 savages

and came from Tsinondrosie where Captain Sanders had been

waiting 8 days for the whole corps. -- From these Captain John

Schuyler enlisted 13 whites and 5 savages to continue with

Captain Schuyler the voyage to Canida and their to fight their

mutual enemy. When the rest of the company had left us, and we

had advanced nearly two hours on our voyage, we found 2 canoes

which had been sent out to spy and which had shot an elk. -- After

we had done eating and had supplied our canoes we proceeded on

our way as far as Canaghsionie. --

The 15th day of August we came one Dutch mile above Crown Point.--

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mutual enemy. When the rest of the company had left us, and we

had advanced nearly two hours on our voyage, we found 2 canoes

which had been sent out to spy and which had shot an elk. -- After

we had done eating and had supplied our canoes we proceeded on

our way as far as Canaghsionie. --

The 15th day of August we came one Dutch mile above Crown Point.--

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The 16th ditto we had advanced as far as Kanondoro, and resolved at that place to travel by night and have that night gone onward to near the spot where Ambrosio (?) Corlaer is drowned, and there one of our savages fell in convulsions, charmed and conjured by the devil, and said that a great battle had taken place at Quebeck (Cubeck) and that much heavy cannon must have been fired there, and that one hundred canoes with savages had come down the river from Cadaraqui. (Coederoqua.) And about one hour after sunrise we have gone to Oghraro, where I placed the first guard and nominated Barent Wemp as officer of the guard.

The 17 ditto in the evening we proceeded to Ogharonde. A Tsenondoga savage of our Company died there ; he died of sickness ; the Oneida savages gave a wampum belt for the atonement of the dead. That day Capt. Schuyler with his subaltern officers and the Chief of the savages resolved where they should make their attack upon the enemy, and they determined by the majorities to fall upon fort La Prairie (Lapplarie) ; whereupon the Mohawks gave a wampum belt to the Schaghkock savages as a token to stand by each other faithfully, and what they do call "onroghquasa In a Goera". -- The Oneida savages did the same to the Mohawk savages by some handful of wampum, and in this manner this resolution was decidedly agreed upon and confirmed with shaking of hands {kinsekaje) as well by the christians as by the savages, and, moreover, approved by the savages as to whom should be their chiefs or headmen, --Carristasio and Tehoesequatho and Juriaen the ferocious.

Schuyler with his subaltern officers and the Chief of the savages resolved where they should make their attack upon the enemy, and they determined by the majorities to fall upon fort La Prairie (Lapplarie) ; whereupon the Mohawks gave a wampum belt to the Schaghkock savages as a token to stand by each other faithfully, and what they do call "onroghquasa In a Goera". -- The Oneida savages did the same to the Mohawk savages by some handful of wampum, and in this manner this resolution was decidedly agreed upon and confirmed with shaking of hands {kinsekaje) as well by the christians as by the savages, and, moreover, approved by the savages as to whom should be their chiefs or headmen, --Carristasio and Tehoesequatho and Juriaen the ferocious.

The 18 ditto, set out in the evening, and about midnight we saw a light fall down from out the sky to the South, of which we all were perplexed what token this might be.

The 19 ditto on account of the strong wind we laid still because we could not proceed and we were laying about 3 miles above the Sandbank of Chambly.

The 20 ditto we sent out spies along the west side of the river Chambly and found there a drawing of a party from Canada and 14 palisades to which they had bound their prisoners whom they had fetched from New England.

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The 21 ditto we proceeded to about one mile below the above mentioned sandbank of Chambly, when we again sent out spies, who discovered some places where french and savage spies had been keeping double night watch, and that the same had embarked for Chambly. Then, after having first placed our canoes and provisions in safety,

The 20 ditto we sent out spies along the west side of the river Chambly and found there a drawing of a party from Canada and 14 palisades to which they had bound their prisoners whom they had fetched from New England.

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER. 287*

The 21 ditto we proceeded to about one mile below the above mentioned sandbank of Chambly, when we again sent out spies, who discovered some places where french and savage spies had been keeping double night watch, and that the same had embarked for Chambly. Then, after having first placed our canoes and provisions in safety,

The 22 ditto we pursued our jourhey by land and travelled that day close under La Prairie -- the road being very difficult on account of the softness of the clay, over which we had to travel, so that two of our christians returned to our canoes. Coming through the clay we heard much firing of musketry, of which we were astonished what it might be.

The 23 ditto in the morning I sent spies towards th'e fort to see how it was ; returning said all the folks were leaving the fort of La Prairie to cut corn. -- Then we resolved in what manner we should hinder them to obtain the fort again, and agreed to do so by intercepting them on their way to the fort, but by the eagerness of the young savages such was prevented, because christians as well as savages fell on with a war cry which displeased the officer that they fell on without orders having been given, but they made 19 prisoners and 6 scalps, among which were 4 womenfolk. The first prisoner was examined, asking him, what the firing of yesterday at La Prairie signified! said, the Governor is yesterday gone away with 800 men and the people discharged their muskets at their departure because their scouts had not heard from us.

The 23 ditto in the morning I sent spies towards th'e fort to see how it was ; returning said all the folks were leaving the fort of La Prairie to cut corn. -- Then we resolved in what manner we should hinder them to obtain the fort again, and agreed to do so by intercepting them on their way to the fort, but by the eagerness of the young savages such was prevented, because christians as well as savages fell on with a war cry which displeased the officer that they fell on without orders having been given, but they made 19 prisoners and 6 scalps, among which were 4 womenfolk. The first prisoner was examined, asking him, what the firing of yesterday at La Prairie signified! said, the Governor is yesterday gone away with 800 men and the people discharged their muskets at their departure because their scouts had not heard from us. Then we fell upon their cattle, we pierced and shot to death nearly 150 head of oxen and cows, and then we set fire to all their houses and barns which we found in the fields, their hay, and everything else which would take fire. -- Then we christians resolved to fall upon the fort, but could not move the savages to give their consent to help us to attack the fort ; the fort fired alarms when Montroyal and Chambly answered, so that we resolved to depart with the prisoners to Albany. A savage of ours was stabbed to death, whom we burned in a barn, and we went that day 7 Dutch miles on our way back. Then the savages killed 2 french prisoners because they could not travel on account of their wounds. -- A little while after this we sat down to eat and thanked the Governor

Then we fell upon their cattle, we pierced and shot to death nearly 150 head of oxen and cows, and then we set fire to all their houses and barns which we found in the fields, their hay, and everything else which would take fire. -- Then we christians resolved to fall upon the fort, but could not move the savages to give their consent to help us to attack the fort ; the fort fired alarms when Montroyal and Chambly answered, so that we resolved to depart with the prisoners to Albany. A savage of ours was stabbed to death, whom we burned in a barn, and we went that day 7 Dutch miles on our way back. Then the savages killed 2 french prisoners because they could not travel on account of their wounds. -- A little while after this we sat down to eat and thanked the Governor

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of Canada for his salute of heavy cannon during our meal -- they fired from the morning till 2 o'clock in the afternoon from all three of the forts -- That day we travelled to the river Chambly where our canoes were laying.

The 24 ditto we went as far as fort Lamotte.

The 25 ditto we reached the Sand point, where we shot 2 elks.

The 26 ditto we came to the little stone fort, and from there sent a canoe with men to Albany to bring the news of what had happened to us.

of Canada for his salute of heavy cannon during our meal -- they fired from the morning till 2 o'clock in the afternoon from all three of the forts -- That day we travelled to the river Chambly where our canoes were laying.

The 24 ditto we went as far as fort Lamotte.

The 25 ditto we reached the Sand point, where we shot 2 elks.

The 26 ditto we came to the little stone fort, and from there sent a canoe with men to Albany to bring the news of what had happened to us.

The 27 ditto we proceeded to Canaghsione and there shot 9 elks.

The 28 clitto we reached Wood Creek.

The 29 ditto we have travelled to the little Rapid above Saraghtoge,

The 30 ditto of August we have arrived at Albany, under the command of Captain John Schuyler.

A true copy from the translation in the collection of Manuscripts of the New

Jersey Historical Society, at Newark.

S. Alofsen, Member H. Soc. N. J.

*SEC'Y ALLYN TO LEISLER.

Hartford Sept. l«t 1690 jJqj^-ble Sjj^ -- By an express from our Captaines at Albany of the 27*h Aug-ust last, we are certify ed that the Major Gen^i Winthrop is made a prisoner, and that on our officers request to the Comanders of the fort for his liberty to officiate in the army, yo"" selfe being present at Albany, thair answer was, that if they would speak with the Gen'i they might go to York, also that our Comissary is under restraint, these are very unexpected and surprizeing as well as greiuous tideings to us, and put us uppon signifying to you that it was uppon a certain knowledge of Major Winthrops fidelity, prudence and valor, that we did solicite him to undertake the seruice, and used our interest in the Massachusetts gentn to preuail with him therein, who haveing the same confidence in his vertues, did so, and wee thereon recomended

Hartford Sept. l«t 1690 jJqj^-ble Sjj^ -- By an express from our Captaines at Albany of the 27*h Aug-ust last, we are certify ed that the Major Gen^i Winthrop is made a prisoner, and that on our officers request to the Comanders of the fort for his liberty to officiate in the army, yo"" selfe being present at Albany, thair answer was, that if they would speak with the Gen'i they might go to York, also that our Comissary is under restraint, these are very unexpected and surprizeing as well as greiuous tideings to us, and put us uppon signifying to you that it was uppon a certain knowledge of Major Winthrops fidelity, prudence and valor, that we did solicite him to undertake the seruice, and used our interest in the Massachusetts gentn to preuail with him therein, who haveing the same confidence in his vertues, did so, and wee thereon recomended

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him to you, who gaue us to understand as grat a value of him, and therefore desired his acceptance with his Hone's accepting, though he were worthy of a tenfold greater command, he waited on you and his Countrey. S^ these things are so radicated in all New England, that yo'^ thus dealing cannot raise a jealousie in us of anything unworthy so gennerous a soul as is this gentleman, and though in honnor to you in your present Capacity we will suspend any Censures w^h we might make on your unadvisedness in this action, yet wee must in justice remember you of that article concluded by the Comics at York, whereof you were one, namely, what was referred to the Commander in Chiefe and his Councill of Warr, w<^h in partickular are not to overrule. If the return from Wooden Creek, done by a Councill of Warr, be the matter [which] offends you as its generally said to bee, consider how far that article and the reason it [is] grounded on lead to it, also that the army being confederate, if you be so conserned, so are wee and the rest, and that you alone shouldk judg uppon the the Gen^s and Councill of Warr s actions, "\vill infringe our liberty, but that wch is worst in event is, that such actions will render oiu: freindly correspondence to weake to joyne in future attempts, w<=h we may haue but too much occasion for, for if our sending our best freinds to joyn with you, proue a pittfal to them, it will necessitate our future forbearance, whateuer the consequence bee.

If the return from Wooden Creek, done by a Councill of Warr, be the matter [which] offends you as its generally said to bee, consider how far that article and the reason it [is] grounded on lead to it, also that the army being confederate, if you be so conserned, so are wee and the rest, and that you alone shouldk judg uppon the the Gen^s and Councill of Warr s actions, "\vill infringe our liberty, but that wch is worst in event is, that such actions will render oiu: freindly correspondence to weake to joyne in future attempts, w<=h we may haue but too much occasion for, for if our sending our best freinds to joyn with you, proue a pittfal to them, it will necessitate our future forbearance, whateuer the consequence bee. And Sr you necessitate us to tell you, that a prison is not a catholicon for al State Maladyes, though so much used by you, nor are you incapable of need of, nor aide from their Majesties subjects in New England, nor could you in any one action haue more disobliged al New England, and if you shall proceed in this way, you will certainly put al that gentleman's friends on his Vindication, be the matter controuerted what it will ; he is of such estate & repute as could not shun a just tryal, and if your adherence to M^" Milborn (of whose spirrit wee haue sufficient tests) and other emulators of the Major's honnor be greater then to ourselues and the gen* of the Bay, you may boast of the Exchange by .what proffitt you find.

And Sr you necessitate us to tell you, that a prison is not a catholicon for al State Maladyes, though so much used by you, nor are you incapable of need of, nor aide from their Majesties subjects in New England, nor could you in any one action haue more disobliged al New England, and if you shall proceed in this way, you will certainly put al that gentleman's friends on his Vindication, be the matter controuerted what it will ; he is of such estate & repute as could not shun a just tryal, and if your adherence to M^" Milborn (of whose spirrit wee haue sufficient tests) and other emulators of the Major's honnor be greater then to ourselues and the gen* of the Bay, you may boast of the Exchange by .what proffitt you find.

Sr you cannot expect but we shall be warm with these matters unless you preuent us by a timely and hon^le release of th«

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Major, w^^ii is the thing we aduise unto and desire to hear from you with al speed what our expectations may bee on this account; we are giueing account of this matter to the Gov' and Councill of Massachusetts ; it is justly expected that your declaration to us al, of the grounds of this your action should haue been as forward as the thing itself. We also moue to set our Comissary at liberty since he is of such use to our souldiers as he cannot be spared.

Major, w^^ii is the thing we aduise unto and desire to hear from you with al speed what our expectations may bee on this account; we are giueing account of this matter to the Gov' and Councill of Massachusetts ; it is justly expected that your declaration to us al, of the grounds of this your action should haue been as forward as the thing itself. We also moue to set our Comissary at liberty since he is of such use to our souldiers as he cannot be spared.

The Gov^ and Councill of

Connecticutt signed p' their order

John Allyn Scot To the Honble

Jacob Leisler Esq'

m Y^ LIEVT GOVERNOR &c.

Whereas the Sessions of the Generall assembly held at New York for the said Province on the twenty fourth day of Aprill last was by niyselfe with of Advice of my: Councill: prorogued vntill the first day of Sepf instant & his May*^'^^ .Speciall Servis preventing y'' s^ Sessions ; writts haue bine issued out, I haue with advice of my Councell prolongued the s'^ Sessions vntill Munday w<^h shall bee the ffifteenth Day of Sepf Instant.

These are Therefore in his Mamies name to will & requier all and every of the Members thereof to appeare att this Citty of New Yorke on the fifteenth Day of September instant according to s^ Prolongation without faile or Delay as they Tender his Majestys Intrest & the Safty of this Province, given Vnder my hand & seale at ffort William this Eleauenth Day of September in the second yeare of y^ Raigne of our Soveraigne Lord & Lady William & Mary of England Scotland fFrance & Ireland King & Queene Defender of the fFaith &c. And Supreame Lord & Lady of the Province of New Yorke To y® Several!

These are Therefore in his Mamies name to will & requier all and every of the Members thereof to appeare att this Citty of New Yorke on the fifteenth Day of September instant according to s^ Prolongation without faile or Delay as they Tender his Majestys Intrest & the Safty of this Province, given Vnder my hand & seale at ffort William this Eleauenth Day of September in the second yeare of y^ Raigne of our Soveraigne Lord & Lady William & Mary of England Scotland fFrance & Ireland King & Queene Defender of the fFaith &c. And Supreame Lord & Lady of the Province of New Yorke To y® Several! Countyes in this Province

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All a Court of Adrairality held in the Citty hall of the Citty of New york this seaventeenth day of Septembei anno domini one thowsand six hundred & Nyntie. Present

Pieter dLanoy Esqr Judge

Captn Jacob Mauritze

Mr Gerrett Dow

Captn Robert Sinclare

Captn Gerrett Duycking \ members

Mr Cornelis Plebier

Mr Pieter Roberdie

Mr Pieter Adolpb

Mr Henrick Ten Eyck Adjourned till the eighteenth instant Proclamation made in due forme Commmission for holding the s<l Court of Admirality read a « followeth Jacob, Leisler his Mamies Liev* Governor & Coa.- mander in Chiefe of the Province of Newyork -- Whereas bis Ma^ie King William of England Scotland ffrance & Ireland Defender of the faith &c by his Letter dated at Whitehall July 30- 1689: Empowered me to performe all things which to the place & office of his Liev* Governor & Commander in Chiefe of the province of Newyork doth or may appertaine, & that there are severall ships or vessels with their loading brought into this harbour of newyork afores*^ (as I am credibly informed) which were taken from the subjects of the french King now in actuall hostility ag* the Croun of England &c By vertue of the authority afores<J unto me derived, I doe therefore hereby make & appoint yow pieter dLanoy Esqr Judge of a Court of admirality, Mr Ifrancis Rumbold, Captn Jacob Mauritze, Mr Gerret Dow, Captn Gabriell Monveill, Major Nicholas de Mayer, Mr Stephen dLancie, Captn Christopher GofF, Captn WilUam Dearing, Captn Robert Sinclare, Captn Gerret Duycking, Mr Cornelis plebier, Mr pieter Roberdie, Mr pieter Adolph, & Mr Henrick Ten Eyck of the s'l Citty of Newyork & you or any six of you (of which number pieter dLanoy Esqr always is to be one) to hear examine & determine all causes or actions that doth or shall arise or depend

Mr Henrick Ten Eyck Adjourned till the eighteenth instant Proclamation made in due forme Commmission for holding the s<l Court of Admirality read a « followeth Jacob, Leisler his Mamies Liev* Governor & Coa.- mander in Chiefe of the Province of Newyork -- Whereas bis Ma^ie King William of England Scotland ffrance & Ireland Defender of the faith &c by his Letter dated at Whitehall July 30- 1689: Empowered me to performe all things which to the place & office of his Liev* Governor & Commander in Chiefe of the province of Newyork doth or may appertaine, & that there are severall ships or vessels with their loading brought into this harbour of newyork afores*^ (as I am credibly informed) which were taken from the subjects of the french King now in actuall hostility ag* the Croun of England &c By vertue of the authority afores<J unto me derived, I doe therefore hereby make & appoint yow pieter dLanoy Esqr Judge of a Court of admirality, Mr Ifrancis Rumbold, Captn Jacob Mauritze, Mr Gerret Dow, Captn Gabriell Monveill, Major Nicholas de Mayer, Mr Stephen dLancie, Captn Christopher GofF, Captn WilUam Dearing, Captn Robert Sinclare, Captn Gerret Duycking, Mr Cornelis plebier, Mr pieter Roberdie, Mr pieter Adolph, & Mr Henrick Ten Eyck of the s'l Citty of Newyork & you or any six of you (of which number pieter dLanoy Esqr always is to be one) to hear examine & determine all causes or actions that doth or shall arise or depend

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between our sovr Lord the King & any persone or persones who doe or shall pretend to have any right title or Interest in the s*^ ships or vessells brought into this harbour as afores'', I doe also appoynt George Brewertoun Register & George underbill to be Marshall of the s*-^ Court, & this Commission to be of force dureing the time of five dayes after the date hereof. Given under ray hand &, seale at fort william the seavententh day of September one thowsand six hundred & Nyntie, & in the second year of the Raigne of our Sovr Lord & Lady William & Mary of England Scotland ffrance & Ireland King & Queen

Jacob Leisler The Lybell at the sute of our Sovr Lord the King exhibited by Major Jacob Milborn attorney Generall for & in behalfe of our s'l Sovr Lord the King ag* the ship the home friggott as foUoweth anno R: R: Gulielmi et Maries &c Secundo To the honble pieter dLanoy president & the rest of the Justices commissionated for the loyall examination & condemnation of the ship called «& known heretofore by the name of L'Esperance of Haverdu Grace in the kingdom of ffrance Captn Guilaine Bigoir Commander now the home frigott, Captn Robert CoUiford now master for the time being &c Captn william Masson Commander of the ship the blissed William & Captn ffrancis Goderis Commander of the Jacob & company naturall borne subjects & freemen of the kingdom of England &c by way of lybell sett forth & shew to your hours for diverse & sundry reasones causes & allegations hereafter mentioned & sett forth, to shew cause why & wherefore the s<l ship the home friggott formerly the L:Esperance of haverdu Grace belonging to the subjects or vassalls of the french King Together with her furniture gunns & apparrell as also all & every part and parcell of her loading now on board may not be adjudged condemned & sold at a certaine day & disposed of as the Law in such cases makes &, provides. flFrst that they the sd Captn Wilham Masson & Captn ffrancis Goderis Commanders of the ships afores^, did receive under the hand of the honble Jacob Leisler Lievt Governor of this his Mamies province of Newyork & seale of the s'^ province, a certaine Commission bearing date the nynteenth day of May one Thousand six hundred

Jacob Leisler The Lybell at the sute of our Sovr Lord the King exhibited by Major Jacob Milborn attorney Generall for & in behalfe of our s'l Sovr Lord the King ag* the ship the home friggott as foUoweth anno R: R: Gulielmi et Maries &c Secundo To the honble pieter dLanoy president & the rest of the Justices commissionated for the loyall examination & condemnation of the ship called «& known heretofore by the name of L'Esperance of Haverdu Grace in the kingdom of ffrance Captn Guilaine Bigoir Commander now the home frigott, Captn Robert CoUiford now master for the time being &c Captn william Masson Commander of the ship the blissed William & Captn ffrancis Goderis Commander of the Jacob & company naturall borne subjects & freemen of the kingdom of England &c by way of lybell sett forth & shew to your hours for diverse & sundry reasones causes & allegations hereafter mentioned & sett forth, to shew cause why & wherefore the s<l ship the home friggott formerly the L:Esperance of haverdu Grace belonging to the subjects or vassalls of the french King Together with her furniture gunns & apparrell as also all & every part and parcell of her loading now on board may not be adjudged condemned & sold at a certaine day & disposed of as the Law in such cases makes &, provides. flFrst that they the sd Captn Wilham Masson & Captn ffrancis Goderis Commanders of the ships afores^, did receive under the hand of the honble Jacob Leisler Lievt Governor of this his Mamies province of Newyork & seale of the s'^ province, a certaine Commission bearing date the nynteenth day of May one Thousand six hundred

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Nyutie, unto them directed by the s^ Lievt Governor, by vertue of his Ma'ie King williams declaration, beareing date at his Court at hampton Court the seaventh day of May in the year of our Lord 1689 being the first of his Raigne, amongst other things it is there mentioned & exprest That all & every of the Governors of his Mamies forts & garrisons or any other officers or souldiers under them by sea & land doe & execute all acts of hostility in prosecution of this warr agt the french King his vassals & subjects & to oppose their attempts, willing & requireing all his subjects to take notice of the same, In pursuance & obedience to his the s*^ Governors Commission as afores'^ to us directed by the honble Jacob Leisler, wee the s^ Captn william Masson & Captn ffrancis Goderis Commanders of the ships the blissed william & Jacob aforesd & Instuctions then received, departed this port the day of June last past cruzeing on the coast of nova francia (or Canada) near or on the territories of the french Kings did come up from the s^ ships then called the L'Esperance of haverdu Grace Captn Guilian Bigoir Commander now the home friggot under the cull ours & within the Jurisdiction of the french King, under which she did defend & oppose us as much as in her lay, but being at last seized & caption made by the sd Masson & Goderis, she the sd ship appeared to be a french ship & her company solely french As by the acknowledgment of the officers & seamen confessing & acknowledging & are here ready to depose & Justifie the same befnr your honors-if thereunto required, The promises considered the sd Captns Crave that In Consideration of this being their commission port & allegations sett forth, the aforesd ship now called the home friggott lately the LjEsperancc with her ammunition guns tackle apparell furniture, Together with her goods wares merchandizes & loading may be condemned & sold as the Law in such cases provides & further saith not which lybell above written Togither with the depositions relating thereto was by the sd Court ordered to be recorded as followeth vizt the depositions of pierre Dieusx, Jacques Lehaire ffrancis Gilbert, deposeth & saith that the said L'Esperance Guilione Bigoir Commander now the borne friggatt Robert ColUford Commander doth belong unto the subjects of the french King namely Monsieur

Nyutie, unto them directed by the s^ Lievt Governor, by vertue of his Ma'ie King williams declaration, beareing date at his Court at hampton Court the seaventh day of May in the year of our Lord 1689 being the first of his Raigne, amongst other things it is there mentioned & exprest That all & every of the Governors of his Mamies forts & garrisons or any other officers or souldiers under them by sea & land doe & execute all acts of hostility in prosecution of this warr agt the french King his vassals & subjects & to oppose their attempts, willing & requireing all his subjects to take notice of the same, In pursuance & obedience to his the s*^ Governors Commission as afores'^ to us directed by the honble Jacob Leisler, wee the s^ Captn william Masson & Captn ffrancis Goderis Commanders of the ships the blissed william & Jacob aforesd & Instuctions then received, departed this port the day of June last past cruzeing on the coast of nova francia (or Canada) near or on the territories of the french Kings did come up from the s^ ships then called the L'Esperance of haverdu Grace Captn Guilian Bigoir Commander now the home friggot under the cull ours & within the Jurisdiction of the french King, under which she did defend & oppose us as much as in her lay, but being at last seized & caption made by the sd Masson & Goderis, she the sd ship appeared to be a french ship & her company solely french As by the acknowledgment of the officers & seamen confessing & acknowledging & are here ready to depose & Justifie the same befnr your honors-if thereunto required, The promises considered the sd Captns Crave that In Consideration of this being their commission port & allegations sett forth, the aforesd ship now called the home friggott lately the LjEsperancc with her ammunition guns tackle apparell furniture, Together with her goods wares merchandizes & loading may be condemned & sold as the Law in such cases provides & further saith not which lybell above written Togither with the depositions relating thereto was by the sd Court ordered to be recorded as followeth vizt the depositions of pierre Dieusx, Jacques Lehaire ffrancis Gilbert, deposeth & saith that the said L'Esperance Guilione Bigoir Commander now the borne friggatt Robert ColUford Commander doth belong unto the subjects of the french King namely Monsieur

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Leon & Monsieur Lefferrie living at vimflevor near haverdu Grass m Normandy within the kingdom of fFrance, The which were taken by Captn william Masson & Captn ffrancis Goderis on or about the first day of August last (nova stile) rideing befor the Isle of persia within the province of Canada in the sd french Kings dominions, which sd ship is now in this harbour wherein tuo of the deponents are brought prisoners & the other in the ship s*pieter not kuQwing the contents of their loading nather have observed that any part of the sd loading hath been unloaden since their departure from the sd Isle of persia to this time, & further saith not &c As their depositions taken before the Governor the fifteenth of September instant more fully proport The which depositions originally taken in french now translated & examined by Mr pieter Roberdie one of the members of the sd Court, was found to be true & also attested by Captn william Masson & Captn John Cornelis tuo of the Commanders of the sd vessells in open Court whereupon after mature & serious deliberation of the sd Court It is their unanimous opinion & Judgment that the aforesd ship or vessell the home friggot Togither with her furniture apparrell & loading &c according to the lybell exhibited agt her &c & the witnesses deposing to that effect is a lawfull prize & so to be disposed of in the behalfe of our Sovr Lord the King as the Law in such cases provides & allows of &c

Leon & Monsieur Lefferrie living at vimflevor near haverdu Grass m Normandy within the kingdom of fFrance, The which were taken by Captn william Masson & Captn ffrancis Goderis on or about the first day of August last (nova stile) rideing befor the Isle of persia within the province of Canada in the sd french Kings dominions, which sd ship is now in this harbour wherein tuo of the deponents are brought prisoners & the other in the ship s*pieter not kuQwing the contents of their loading nather have observed that any part of the sd loading hath been unloaden since their departure from the sd Isle of persia to this time, & further saith not &c As their depositions taken before the Governor the fifteenth of September instant more fully proport The which depositions originally taken in french now translated & examined by Mr pieter Roberdie one of the members of the sd Court, was found to be true & also attested by Captn william Masson & Captn John Cornelis tuo of the Commanders of the sd vessells in open Court whereupon after mature & serious deliberation of the sd Court It is their unanimous opinion & Judgment that the aforesd ship or vessell the home friggot Togither with her furniture apparrell & loading &c according to the lybell exhibited agt her &c & the witnesses deposing to that effect is a lawfull prize & so to be disposed of in the behalfe of our Sovr Lord the King as the Law in such cases provides & allows of &c

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Province of Newyork

Atl a Court of Admirality held in the City hall of the Citty of Newyork this 11^^ day of September anno domini one Thousand Six hundred & Nyntie

Present : pieter dLanoy Esq"" Judge Captn Jacob Mauritze Mr Gerrett dow Captn Robert Sinclaire Captn Gerrett duycking [ members Mr Cornelis plebier Mr pieter Reberdy Mr pieter Adolph Mr Hendrick Ten Eyck.

Commission for holding the Sd Court of Admiralty [Seal] Read as followeth Jacob Leisler his Mamies Lievt Governor & Commander in Chiefe of the province of Newyork

Whereas his Matie King William of England Scotland ffrance & Ireland defender of the faith &c By his Letter Dated at white hall July 30: 1689: Empoured me to performe all things which to the place & office of his Liev* Governor & Commander in Chiefe of the province of Newyork doth or may appertaine, and that there are severall Shipps or vessells with their loading brought into this harbour of Newyork aforesaid (as I am credily Informed) which were taken from the subjects of the french king now in actuall hostility ag* the Croun of England &c By vertue of the authority aforesd unto me derived, I doe therefore hereby make & appoynt yow pieter dLanoy Esq"" Judge of a Court of Admirality, Mr ffrancis Rumbold, Captn Jacob Mauritze, Mr Gerritt dow, Mr Gabriell Monveill, Major Nicholas de Myer, Mr Stephen delancie, Captn Christopher Goif, Captn william dearing, Captn Robert Sinclare, Captn Gerrett duycking, Mr Cornelis plebier, Mr pieter Reberdie Mr pieter Adolph, & Mr Henrick Ten Eyck of the sd Citty of Newyork, and yow or any six of yow (of which number pieter dLanoy Esq*^ is allwayes to be one) Toe hear examine & determine all causes or actions that doeth or shall anise or depend

Whereas his Matie King William of England Scotland ffrance & Ireland defender of the faith &c By his Letter Dated at white hall July 30: 1689: Empoured me to performe all things which to the place & office of his Liev* Governor & Commander in Chiefe of the province of Newyork doth or may appertaine, and that there are severall Shipps or vessells with their loading brought into this harbour of Newyork aforesaid (as I am credily Informed) which were taken from the subjects of the french king now in actuall hostility ag* the Croun of England &c By vertue of the authority aforesd unto me derived, I doe therefore hereby make & appoynt yow pieter dLanoy Esq"" Judge of a Court of Admirality, Mr ffrancis Rumbold, Captn Jacob Mauritze, Mr Gerritt dow, Mr Gabriell Monveill, Major Nicholas de Myer, Mr Stephen delancie, Captn Christopher Goif, Captn william dearing, Captn Robert Sinclare, Captn Gerrett duycking, Mr Cornelis plebier, Mr pieter Reberdie Mr pieter Adolph, & Mr Henrick Ten Eyck of the sd Citty of Newyork, and yow or any six of yow (of which number pieter dLanoy Esq*^ is allwayes to be one) Toe hear examine & determine all causes or actions that doeth or shall anise or depend

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between our Soveraigne Lord the King &, any persone or persones who doe or shall pretend to have any right title or Interest in the sd shipps or vessells brought into this harbour as aforesd, I doe also appoynt George Brewertoun Register & George underbill to be Marshall of the sd Court, and this Commission to be ol' force during the time of five dayes after the date hereof Given under my hand & seall at fort William the seaventeenth day of September one Thousand six hundred & Nyntie & in the second year of our Sovr Lord & Lady William & Mary of England Scotland lEFrance & Ireland King & Queen &c:

between our Soveraigne Lord the King &, any persone or persones who doe or shall pretend to have any right title or Interest in the sd shipps or vessells brought into this harbour as aforesd, I doe also appoynt George Brewertoun Register & George underbill to be Marshall of the sd Court, and this Commission to be ol' force during the time of five dayes after the date hereof Given under my hand & seall at fort William the seaventeenth day of September one Thousand six hundred & Nyntie & in the second year of our Sovr Lord & Lady William & Mary of England Scotland lEFrance & Ireland King & Queen &c:

The lybell agt the pink the ffrancis & Thomas at the sute of our Sovr Lord the King exhibited by Major Jacob Milborne attorney General! for & in behalfe of our sd Sovr Lord the King as followeth viz anno Regni Regis Gulielmi et Marige &c secundo To the honble pieter dLanoy president & the rest of the Justices commissionated for the loyall examination & condemnation of the ship called & knowen heretofore by the name of the S' pieter of Bayoun in the kingdom of fFrance Captn pierre de Clabrier late Commander now the ffrancis & Thomas of Newyork Captn dennis now master for the time being &c. Captn wilham Masson & Captn ffrancis Goderis Commander of the Shipps the blessed William & Jacob & company, & naturall borne subjects & freemen of the kingdom of England &c by way of lybell sett forth & shew to your bonis for diverse & sundry reasones causes & allegationes hereafter mentioned & sett forth, to shew cause why & wherefore these ships the ffrancis & Thomas formerly the S' pieter of Bayoun in fFrance belonging to the subjects or vassalls of the french King, Togither with her furniture guns & apparrell, as also all & every part & parcell of her loading now on board may not be adjudged condemned & sold at a certaine day & dysposed of as the Law in such cases makes & provides --

Captn wilham Masson & Captn ffrancis Goderis Commander of the Shipps the blessed William & Jacob & company, & naturall borne subjects & freemen of the kingdom of England &c by way of lybell sett forth & shew to your bonis for diverse & sundry reasones causes & allegationes hereafter mentioned & sett forth, to shew cause why & wherefore these ships the ffrancis & Thomas formerly the S' pieter of Bayoun in fFrance belonging to the subjects or vassalls of the french King, Togither with her furniture guns & apparrell, as also all & every part & parcell of her loading now on board may not be adjudged condemned & sold at a certaine day & dysposed of as the Law in such cases makes & provides --

ffirst the sd Captn William Masson & Captn ffrancis Goderis Commanders of the sds ships did receive under the hand of the honble Jacob Leisler Liev* Governor of this his Maties province of Newyork & scale of the sd province a certaine Commission bearing date the day of June one Thousand six hundred

& Nyntie, unto them directed by the sd Lievt Governor by vertue

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of his Matie King Williams declaration bearing date at his Court at hampton Court the seaventh day of May in the year of our [Lord] one Thousand six hundred & Nyntie being the first of his Raigne, amongst other things it there mentioned & expresst That all & every of the Governors of his Mamies forts & garrisons or any other officers or souldiers under them by sea & land doe & execute all acts of hostility in prosecution of this warre ag* the french king his vassalls & subjects, & to oppose their attempts, wilhng & requireing all his subjects to take notice of the same, In pursuance &c obedience to his the sd Governors Commission to us as aforesd directed, by the honble Jacob Leisler, v^^ee the sd Masson & Goderis Commanders of the ships the blessed William & Jacob aforesd & Instructiones received, departed this port the day of June last past, cruzeing on the coast of

of his Matie King Williams declaration bearing date at his Court at hampton Court the seaventh day of May in the year of our [Lord] one Thousand six hundred & Nyntie being the first of his Raigne, amongst other things it there mentioned & expresst That all & every of the Governors of his Mamies forts & garrisons or any other officers or souldiers under them by sea & land doe & execute all acts of hostility in prosecution of this warre ag* the french king his vassalls & subjects, & to oppose their attempts, wilhng & requireing all his subjects to take notice of the same, In pursuance &c obedience to his the sd Governors Commission to us as aforesd directed, by the honble Jacob Leisler, v^^ee the sd Masson & Goderis Commanders of the ships the blessed William & Jacob aforesd & Instructiones received, departed this port the day of June last past, cruzeing on the coast of

nova francia (or Canada) near or on the territories of the french King, did come up with the sd ship then called the S* pieter of Bayoun -- pierre de Clabier Commander now the Thomas & ffrancis of Newyork under the cullours & within the Jurisdiction of the french King, under which she did defend & oppose us as much as in her lays but being at last seized & caption made by the sd Masson & Goderis, the sd ship appeared to be a french ship & her company solely french as by the acknowledgments of the officers & seamen confessing & acknowledging & are here ready to depose & Justifie the same before your hours if there unto required, the premisses considered the sd Captns Crave that in Consideration of this being there commission port & allegationes sett forth aforesd, the sd ships called the S*^ pieter now the Thomas & ffrancis, with her ammunition guns tackle furniture & apparrell, togither with her goods wares & iherchandise & lading may be condemned & sold as the Law in such cases provides, And further saith not --

nova francia (or Canada) near or on the territories of the french King, did come up with the sd ship then called the S* pieter of Bayoun -- pierre de Clabier Commander now the Thomas & ffrancis of Newyork under the cullours & within the Jurisdiction of the french King, under which she did defend & oppose us as much as in her lays but being at last seized & caption made by the sd Masson & Goderis, the sd ship appeared to be a french ship & her company solely french as by the acknowledgments of the officers & seamen confessing & acknowledging & are here ready to depose & Justifie the same before your hours if there unto required, the premisses considered the sd Captns Crave that in Consideration of this being there commission port & allegationes sett forth aforesd, the sd ships called the S*^ pieter now the Thomas & ffrancis, with her ammunition guns tackle furniture & apparrell, togither with her goods wares & iherchandise & lading may be condemned & sold as the Law in such cases provides, And further saith not --

Which Lybell To'gither with the depositiones relateing thereto was ordered to be recorded as followeth viz The deposition of Adam Christoll, pierre de Clarepincda Nicholas de Castilion & pierre Monpon deposeth & saith that the sd ship called the S* pieter pierre de Clabier late Commander now the ffrancis & Thomas dennis Commander does belong unto the subjects

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of the french King living at Bayoun in the kingdome of fFrance, which was taken by Captn william Masson & Captn fifrancia Goderis on or about the first day of August last (novastile) rideing before the Isle of persia in the province of Canada in the sd french kings dominions. The which sd ship is now within this horbour of newyork, in whom wee were brought hither as prisoners not knowing the contents of their loading, nather have observed that any part of the sd loading have been unloaden since their departure from the sd Isle of persia to this time, & further saith not --

of the french King living at Bayoun in the kingdome of fFrance, which was taken by Captn william Masson & Captn fifrancia Goderis on or about the first day of August last (novastile) rideing before the Isle of persia in the province of Canada in the sd french kings dominions. The which sd ship is now within this horbour of newyork, in whom wee were brought hither as prisoners not knowing the contents of their loading, nather have observed that any part of the sd loading have been unloaden since their departure from the sd Isle of persia to this time, & further saith not --

As their depositiones taken before the Governor the fifteenth day of September instant more fully proport, The which depositiones originally taken in french now translated & examined by Mr pieter Reberdi.e one of the members of the sd Court was found to be true, & also attested by Captn William Masson & Captn John Cornelis tuo of the Commanders of the sd vessells in open Court, whereupon after mature & serious deliberation of the sd Court, It is their unanimous opinion & Judgment That the aforesd vessell the ffrancis & Thomas Togither with her furniture apparrell & loading &c according to the sd lybell exhibited ag* her & the witnesses depcseing to that effect, is a lawfuU prize and so to be disposed of in behalfe of our Sovr Lord the King, according as the Law in such cases provides & allows of, --

As their depositiones taken before the Governor the fifteenth day of September instant more fully proport, The which depositiones originally taken in french now translated & examined by Mr pieter Reberdi.e one of the members of the sd Court was found to be true, & also attested by Captn William Masson & Captn John Cornelis tuo of the Commanders of the sd vessells in open Court, whereupon after mature & serious deliberation of the sd Court, It is their unanimous opinion & Judgment That the aforesd vessell the ffrancis & Thomas Togither with her furniture apparrell & loading &c according to the sd lybell exhibited ag* her & the witnesses depcseing to that effect, is a lawfuU prize and so to be disposed of in behalfe of our Sovr Lord the King, according as the Law in such cases provides & allows of, --

P. D. LaNoy. Per Cur

Geo. Brewerton Reg.

By Virtue of a«Commission from the Hon^^® Jacob Leisler Dated the 20th day of September Directed to us John Outman Simon Jansen Romaine Lendert Hugen and Garrett Hardenburgh, to Repaire on board the Seuerall & Respective Vessells following in order to Inventary & Appraise which are as followeth viz* The fflyboate Masson nothing butt her ballest

1 -- s -- d The ffrancis and Thomas ^

300 bushells Salt valuacon > 22:10: --

at 18*1 a bushell is 221 1' iqs \

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1:10 -- 10:00 --

7:10 -- 12:90 -- 16: 0 --

3: 0 -- 24: 0 1: 0 2: 5 7:10

By Virtue of a«Commission from the Hon^^® Jacob Leisler Dated the 20th day of September Directed to us John Outman Simon Jansen Romaine Lendert Hugen and Garrett Hardenburgh, to Repaire on board the Seuerall & Respective Vessells following in order to Inventary & Appraise which are as followeth viz* The fflyboate Masson nothing butt her ballest

1 -- s -- d The ffrancis and Thomas ^

300 bushells Salt valuacon > 22:10: --

at 18*1 a bushell is 221 1' iqs \

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1:10 -- 10:00 --

7:10 -- 12:90 -- 16: 0 --

3: 0 -- 24: 0 1: 0 2: 5 7:10

36: 0--0 45: 0--0

The Thomas and Humphrey 20 bushells Salt I8d pr bushell is l^^ 10s( 25 Elke Skins Some hhds with soure cider The Jacob 100 bushells Salt 18^ p"- bushell is 7:10 25 beauers Skins

40 Elks

The Pink Charles 36 minks 50 beauers 20 Seall Skms 36 martins

100 bushells Salt 18^ pr bushell The home fFrigatt *

20 tonn Salt 150 kentell fish Provisions on board of the Aforesaid Vessels menconed & Expressed vizt 4 hhds Beans 9 barrells flower 1 hhd Peas 11 barrells Pork 18 hhd* Sider Soure

This is a true Appraisment according to what was Given to us by John Conelis one of the Comand" of s^ Shipps to the best of our knowledge and understanding of the Lading of s^ vessels as aforesaid.

Sworne before the Judge of the Court of Admiralty

Peter De Lanoy Esq^ 22d Sept 1690 Geo: Brewerton Reg'

20 tonn Salt 150 kentell fish Provisions on board of the Aforesaid Vessels menconed & Expressed vizt 4 hhds Beans 9 barrells flower 1 hhd Peas 11 barrells Pork 18 hhd* Sider Soure

This is a true Appraisment according to what was Given to us by John Conelis one of the Comand" of s^ Shipps to the best of our knowledge and understanding of the Lading of s^ vessels as aforesaid.

Sworne before the Judge of the Court of Admiralty

Peter De Lanoy Esq^ 22d Sept 1690 Geo: Brewerton Reg'

£ 1:

4:0

10:

0:0

0:12:0

11:

0:0

18:

0:0

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New York Sept 30th 1600

HoNB^E Gent. -- ^Yours of September the 5*^ Instant [qu 1% see ante p 288.] raett me at Albany, the contents whereof admitts of various constructions, but that no quibles shall ever be on our side who have hitherto dealt with all sincerity imaginable, its proper to recount proceedings as they are & have been matter of fact, whereby the world may have no task to judge between us & give sentence according to truth --

Its notorious that May first, an unanimous result was concluded between the commissioners for Boston, Plymouth, Connecticott & New York, that for carrying on the expedition for Canada ag* the French &c, there should be raised for Boston 160, Plymouth 60, & Connecticott 135 men, to which New York province were to add 400, Maryland had promised 200, but those were under no stricter terms than an expectation, not oblidged by contract --

HoNB^E Gent. -- ^Yours of September the 5*^ Instant [qu 1% see ante p 288.] raett me at Albany, the contents whereof admitts of various constructions, but that no quibles shall ever be on our side who have hitherto dealt with all sincerity imaginable, its proper to recount proceedings as they are & have been matter of fact, whereby the world may have no task to judge between us & give sentence according to truth --

Its notorious that May first, an unanimous result was concluded between the commissioners for Boston, Plymouth, Connecticott & New York, that for carrying on the expedition for Canada ag* the French &c, there should be raised for Boston 160, Plymouth 60, & Connecticott 135 men, to which New York province were to add 400, Maryland had promised 200, but those were under no stricter terms than an expectation, not oblidged by contract --

The gi-eat care and charge we underwent to obtaine the 5 nations of Indians, as its considerable, so likewise manifest, which being secured our greatest point was gained, that the French might have no dependance on, or the least expectation of ever obtaining them so farre as to become neuter --

Its true, that our treaty with the Indians, they did promise 1820 men to goe out with us, but that was a contingency wholly distinct from our contract, although we victualled & furnished them with ammunition & armes in great measure, for their encouragement, expecting that their numbers would have been considerable, although by what stratagems they were diverted, is yet too early assert, altho we are not unsensible of those who occasioned it -- of these numbers vizt 755, which New York and the confederats of New England were obliged to furnish. New York effected, & Connecticott wanted but few, (although by sickness many were lost) when Major Winthrop tooke the charge of them, receiving my commission & instructions from the commissioners at Albany after many debates, and marched to the Houtkill, [Wood Creek] being the greatest part of fattigue from Albany to Canada, without making any exceptions ag* the number of men from New York & Albany, conceiving that Boston & Plymouth forces were compleated, (tho not a man sent) he undertaking for them, not

New York effected, & Connecticott wanted but few, (although by sickness many were lost) when Major Winthrop tooke the charge of them, receiving my commission & instructions from the commissioners at Albany after many debates, and marched to the Houtkill, [Wood Creek] being the greatest part of fattigue from Albany to Canada, without making any exceptions ag* the number of men from New York & Albany, conceiving that Boston & Plymouth forces were compleated, (tho not a man sent) he undertaking for them, not

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cfFect'.ially, but by dint of imagination, yet nevertheless when the s^ Major should have proceeded according to the result, he pauses & questions if his forces were sufficient to accomplish his commission, himselfe proposing great danger, and caused officers to vote for their retreate, forbidding peremptorily that more than 30 christians should proceed on the designe, saying he would not march further unless the Indians which promised to goe out, did comply with their M'ord & numbers, whereby many were discouraged that intended to have gone forward with a parcel of 30 accompanied with some Indians, that Killed of the ^ Enemies Catle about 150, slaine & tooke their persons 28, burning great quantities of hay and fodder & 16 houses, besides Barnes, certified if their numbers had been 150 more, they doubted not of taking the enemies fortresses & even Mon Reall itselfe. --

Now not to repeat the unaccountable and unchristian behaviour of Major Winthrop, when he first came to Albany, 9f which you have had notice by letter from our commissioners, but no answer vouchsafed us ; lett us return to facts before resulted and examined ; upon what grounds there could be any success ag* our Enemies expected vizt. --

cfFect'.ially, but by dint of imagination, yet nevertheless when the s^ Major should have proceeded according to the result, he pauses & questions if his forces were sufficient to accomplish his commission, himselfe proposing great danger, and caused officers to vote for their retreate, forbidding peremptorily that more than 30 christians should proceed on the designe, saying he would not march further unless the Indians which promised to goe out, did comply with their M'ord & numbers, whereby many were discouraged that intended to have gone forward with a parcel of 30 accompanied with some Indians, that Killed of the ^ Enemies Catle about 150, slaine & tooke their persons 28, burning great quantities of hay and fodder & 16 houses, besides Barnes, certified if their numbers had been 150 more, they doubted not of taking the enemies fortresses & even Mon Reall itselfe. --

Now not to repeat the unaccountable and unchristian behaviour of Major Winthrop, when he first came to Albany, 9f which you have had notice by letter from our commissioners, but no answer vouchsafed us ; lett us return to facts before resulted and examined ; upon what grounds there could be any success ag* our Enemies expected vizt. --

The result being concluded by two of your commissioners amongst the rest, who brought their credentialls with them when your officers at Albany were summoned to the councill of warre, one of your Capt^s objected openly, that Major Gold was not qualified for to give his vote at New Yorke afores*^ which h^ abyded by & declared that his commission would not suffer him to sitt in the s'^ councill, by which great jealousies justly arose amongst the forces belonging to this province of New York. --

The result being concluded by two of your commissioners amongst the rest, who brought their credentialls with them when your officers at Albany were summoned to the councill of warre, one of your Capt^s objected openly, that Major Gold was not qualified for to give his vote at New Yorke afores*^ which h^ abyded by & declared that his commission would not suffer him to sitt in the s'^ councill, by which great jealousies justly arose amongst the forces belonging to this province of New York. --

This passing & other incolencies committed by your Capf^ & Souldiers whoever corresponded with, & adhered to those of the convention. Enemies to the present government, untill the long looked for Major Winthrop arryved, had their recourse to him at Kinderhoeck, and we expecting to have found him a person qualified according to the character given, both by yourselves & the gentlemen of Boston, vizt, that he was a person of conduct, valour & integrity, but to our griefe have found what you had too much reason to believe, one who lived in open adultries in despight

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of your lawcs, and other crimes which are the ruines of civill government, without the least mark or signe of repentance, to the shame of Christians, but forsooth because he was a toole fitt for the wicked purposes that your Secretary & Livingston had contryved, therefore must he be incessantly pressed upon us with such importunity that was irresistable, which, when once that point was gained, then farewell correspondance with us, nay sent him within a script and tooke an opportunity to committ his usurpations (as you supposed & he confessed, & thought) there had been non to oppose him, M^ Milbprn asking why you afforded them not a line, was answered that it was not expected he would be there, such despight you did to the authority of that part of this province, although you well knew there were commissioners with whom had former intercourse after afronting them for their more then ordinary civilities to your people j besides his other qualifications proceeding fr«m his experience, gained when commanded in his Royall Highness the Duke of Yorks guards, hugging the commission granted by Sir Edmund Andros, whereby once gained, he might be amply capacitated to serve liis quondam master, & that he may have no restraint upon his dispensing conscience hitherto, dares not bind it with an oath of allegiance to King William, least he should* break his faith & the trust reposed in him imder the Reigne of the late King James --

of your lawcs, and other crimes which are the ruines of civill government, without the least mark or signe of repentance, to the shame of Christians, but forsooth because he was a toole fitt for the wicked purposes that your Secretary & Livingston had contryved, therefore must he be incessantly pressed upon us with such importunity that was irresistable, which, when once that point was gained, then farewell correspondance with us, nay sent him within a script and tooke an opportunity to committ his usurpations (as you supposed & he confessed, & thought) there had been non to oppose him, M^ Milbprn asking why you afforded them not a line, was answered that it was not expected he would be there, such despight you did to the authority of that part of this province, although you well knew there were commissioners with whom had former intercourse after afronting them for their more then ordinary civilities to your people j besides his other qualifications proceeding fr«m his experience, gained when commanded in his Royall Highness the Duke of Yorks guards, hugging the commission granted by Sir Edmund Andros, whereby once gained, he might be amply capacitated to serve liis quondam master, & that he may have no restraint upon his dispensing conscience hitherto, dares not bind it with an oath of allegiance to King William, least he should* break his faith & the trust reposed in him imder the Reigne of the late King James --

And that more then ordinary Juggling was in this matt€r, it appears by the comissions granted to an officer of yours for that expedition, the one in May of a sound forme and consonant to the result, but the other in June restraines to goe without the Indians, who after M'' Livingston came to Albany, being by you sent & your Major guarded when they were upon their march for Canada received a token of Zeewant that they should desist, & thereupon returned, which waited for newes arryving, the s^ Major answered the plott, & thereupon he proceeded as afores"^ (not to Canada) but to dissolution --

And that more then ordinary Juggling was in this matt€r, it appears by the comissions granted to an officer of yours for that expedition, the one in May of a sound forme and consonant to the result, but the other in June restraines to goe without the Indians, who after M'' Livingston came to Albany, being by you sent & your Major guarded when they were upon their march for Canada received a token of Zeewant that they should desist, & thereupon returned, which waited for newes arryving, the s^ Major answered the plott, & thereupon he proceeded as afores"^ (not to Canada) but to dissolution --

And how such a person can be an honor to all New England as you say (that is wrapt up in him) betokeneth something extraordinary, but ratlier it would become him with all celerity to vindicate himselfe or you to press him to it, that the Country,

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which he hath so much abused, may have that satisfaction at least to hear his defence which can be non, if he depends upon the letter sent me, for its stuffed with impertinent falsehoods, but its not altogether unexpected Irom such a delinquant when we have received such indignities & shams from your dictators and have spit in our faces within our jurisdiction -- .

Nevertheless, it cannot but one day sadly reflect that a people professing Christianity so eminently beyond others, should so basely degenerat beneath the very heathens when God hath wrought so miraculous a work, that not onely calls on, but astonishes all the protestant world ; such professions should be settled on the Liees &. say that the Lord nather doth good nor evill, but trust to your wicked crafts and inventions, through pride and presumption despise the delyve ranee, but when you are searched with candles, it will be known who are guilty of this accursed thing, & your nakednes will be uncovered, wherefore ^'ow who have not struck hands with the authors hereof, it behoves you arise & shew yourselves men for cause of God & Zion, that you partake not of their abominations, is the hearty & sincere advice of Your Humble Servant

Nevertheless, it cannot but one day sadly reflect that a people professing Christianity so eminently beyond others, should so basely degenerat beneath the very heathens when God hath wrought so miraculous a work, that not onely calls on, but astonishes all the protestant world ; such professions should be settled on the Liees &. say that the Lord nather doth good nor evill, but trust to your wicked crafts and inventions, through pride and presumption despise the delyve ranee, but when you are searched with candles, it will be known who are guilty of this accursed thing, & your nakednes will be uncovered, wherefore ^'ow who have not struck hands with the authors hereof, it behoves you arise & shew yourselves men for cause of God & Zion, that you partake not of their abominations, is the hearty & sincere advice of Your Humble Servant

Jacob Leisler

BY THE LIEUT GOVERNQi^ & COMMANDER IN CHIEFE &c

Whereas I am assured of your prudence, ability, & Loyalty to his Matie King William and his interest in this Province

These are to nominate, constitute and apoint you Mess^^Jochem Staas, Johannes Wendel, Johannes Bleeker Sen^ Pieter Bogardus, & Ryer Jacobz Schermerhoorn to superintend, direct, order & controul, all matters and things relating to the City & County of Albany, & the safety & defence of the subjects therein according to y^ Lawes of this Province, and the Present Establishment, likewise that you consult w"Ureat, and other proposalls make, or receive from the 5 Nations of Indians or others who are or will become our allyes, and also to depress and discountenance all such p'sons who have protested against the proclaiming of their Ma*'^* Supreame Lord & Lady of this Province, and all their adherents

These are to nominate, constitute and apoint you Mess^^Jochem Staas, Johannes Wendel, Johannes Bleeker Sen^ Pieter Bogardus, & Ryer Jacobz Schermerhoorn to superintend, direct, order & controul, all matters and things relating to the City & County of Albany, & the safety & defence of the subjects therein according to y^ Lawes of this Province, and the Present Establishment, likewise that you consult w"Ureat, and other proposalls make, or receive from the 5 Nations of Indians or others who are or will become our allyes, and also to depress and discountenance all such p'sons who have protested against the proclaiming of their Ma*'^* Supreame Lord & Lady of this Province, and all their adherents

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and abettors according to an Order by me & Councell made for that purpose ; And whatever shall by you be farther acted or done for his Ma^'^s Service and the Welfare of s^ Citty and County I do hereby ratifie & Confirm e as good & valid to all Intents Construccons & purposes: Given under my hand & scale this 10*11 Jay of Octobr &c Annoq; Domi 1690.

Albany. In the year 1690 ye 14 of Octob' When Jacob Leysler had usurped y® gov* the following Persones were chosen

John Becker

Johannes de Wandelaer 1

Evert Banker

Hend. van Dyck

John Bleecker Claes Ripse

' Alderm.

Luykas Gerritse Pr Davidtse

Assis- ' tants.

Gert Ryerse

Joh: Abeel

Eghbert Teunise

Ger* van Ness

[Translation.]

N. Rochelle, 20 Octob. 1690.

Sir -- I have too much respect for your orders not to execute them punctually; so that pursuant to what you did me the honour lately to give me, I spoke to the principals of this new Colony about the nomination of some persons for the vacant office of Justice of the peace, but as the condition you require -- that is a knowledge of the English Tongue -- has precluded them from making the Election of two or three according to your order, they cannot pitch upon any except M^" Straing, saving your approbation which if you will have the goodness to accord them you will obhge them infinitely

Sir -- I have too much respect for your orders not to execute them punctually; so that pursuant to what you did me the honour lately to give me, I spoke to the principals of this new Colony about the nomination of some persons for the vacant office of Justice of the peace, but as the condition you require -- that is a knowledge of the English Tongue -- has precluded them from making the Election of two or three according to your order, they cannot pitch upon any except M^" Straing, saving your approbation which if you will have the goodness to accord them you will obhge them infinitely

M"" Pinton has also delivered me, this day, an .order to be communicated to the s'i Inhabitants relative to the election and nomination of Assessors, Collectors and Commissaries, for levying imposing and receiving Taxes for his Majesty's service. The time is very short, since it is the twenty seventh instant they must

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be at Wchester, but they look for some forbearance and delay from your goodness in case, notwithstanding their diligence they may not be able punctually to answer. It is not through any unwillingness to exert themselves to meet it, but you know their strength as well as I. Notwithstanding despite their poverty and misery they will never lack in submission to the orders on behalf of his Majesty both for the public good and interest. This they protested to me, & I pray you to be persuaded thereof. I am with Respect, & pray God for your prosperity

be at Wchester, but they look for some forbearance and delay from your goodness in case, notwithstanding their diligence they may not be able punctually to answer. It is not through any unwillingness to exert themselves to meet it, but you know their strength as well as I. Notwithstanding despite their poverty and misery they will never lack in submission to the orders on behalf of his Majesty both for the public good and interest. This they protested to me, & I pray you to be persuaded thereof. I am with Respect, & pray God for your prosperity

Sir Your very humble & very Obedient Servant Address D. Bonrepos, pastor

a Monsieur . of this French Colony

Monsieur de Leislar Lieut Gouuerneur pour le Roy D'Angleterre, du fort

Willam a La No^e York

BY THE LIEVT GOVERN^ AND COMMAND*^ IN CHIEF THEIR MAMIES PROVINCE OF NEW YORK.

Whereas Capt William Mason & Capt^ francis Goderus pursuant to a Commission under my hand & Scale Dated May ye 19'h 1690 in obedience to his Ma^'^^ Declaracon of Warr against the french King Did make Caption & Bring into this port Several! Ships &. Vessels Belonging to the Subjects of the french King as by Substantiall Evidences did Manifestly appeare thereupon at the Immediate Instance and Request of s^ Mason & Goderus a Court of Admiralty was Constituted Septemb^ Last Past apointing Peter DLanoy Esq*" Judge of the Court or others or any five of them to examine heare & Condemn if Cause were the several 1 Ships & Vessells So Taken & Brought into this portt with their Loadings Goods Merchandize Goods Ammonicon Tackle furniture and apparell kc^ (amonghst which The flyboate Then calleil The Mason now the Katharine Burthen about 300 Tuns) after Due

Vessels Belonging to the Subjects of the french King as by Substantiall Evidences did Manifestly appeare thereupon at the Immediate Instance and Request of s^ Mason & Goderus a Court of Admiralty was Constituted Septemb^ Last Past apointing Peter DLanoy Esq*" Judge of the Court or others or any five of them to examine heare & Condemn if Cause were the several 1 Ships & Vessells So Taken & Brought into this portt with their Loadings Goods Merchandize Goods Ammonicon Tackle furniture and apparell kc^ (amonghst which The flyboate Then calleil The Mason now the Katharine Burthen about 300 Tuns) after Due

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and mature Consideracon and strict examination into the premises made Returne unto the s^ Admiralty office on the Libells Exhibited by s<J Mason & Goderus in behalfe of the Kings Ma^'^ Condemnacon of each and every of the s<^ prizes together with Their Lading Appurtenances &ca The w^h Condemnacon I doe hereby Certify to have proved and due aprove of to be Confirmed and doe Confirme and further at the Instance and Request of M'' francis Rombouts Jacob Teller & Isaack DeHiemer his Ma^'® the King of Englands Leige subjects and fremen of This City now Owners of The s*^ ship Condemed by the Name of Mason but at present Called the Katharine Doe Certify that they Legaly purchased & Bought the s«^ ship at y® Publique Sale apointed for the same in this City for wch the vedue Master Jacob Milborne hath sealed a Bill of Scale Bearing date ye 23th of 8^^ 1690 which I atest to authentiq to all Instants Constructons & purposes.

and mature Consideracon and strict examination into the premises made Returne unto the s^ Admiralty office on the Libells Exhibited by s<J Mason & Goderus in behalfe of the Kings Ma^'^ Condemnacon of each and every of the s<^ prizes together with Their Lading Appurtenances &ca The w^h Condemnacon I doe hereby Certify to have proved and due aprove of to be Confirmed and doe Confirme and further at the Instance and Request of M'' francis Rombouts Jacob Teller & Isaack DeHiemer his Ma^'® the King of Englands Leige subjects and fremen of This City now Owners of The s*^ ship Condemed by the Name of Mason but at present Called the Katharine Doe Certify that they Legaly purchased & Bought the s«^ ship at y® Publique Sale apointed for the same in this City for wch the vedue Master Jacob Milborne hath sealed a Bill of Scale Bearing date ye 23th of 8^^ 1690 which I atest to authentiq to all Instants Constructons & purposes.

%* Another of the above tenor follows dated IQ^h dec' 1690 for the Condemnation of the french ship the S^Pierre afterwards

BY THE LIEVT GOVEMO^ & COUNCILL &c

Whereas the Ship Cataryn whereof Capt Christopher GofFe is Comand'^ was near Loaden & Charged in this Port bound for london Augu^ y« 7*^ last past desired my liberty to pass on his Intended Voyage who was retained by reason of Sundry Spanish Privateers Crusing on this Coast It was found necessary to unload y® said ship to assist other forces for their Maj^'^s to take ye s'^ Ennemies who were fitted out accordingly & did their duty among vf^^ Cap" GofFe aforesaid discharged y® trust reposed in him w^b rcputacon & honnour & furthermore his Mat'®s affaires at Albany did require a due returne of proceedings w<=h Could not be made but by this oportunity These are to Certify that the s*l Ship hath been detained most Espetially for y^ s^ Service to Convey the same She having taken in but inconsiderable loading since y® time of her Relading as may be Seen by her Certificates from his Map'es Custome howse here.

Whereas the Ship Cataryn whereof Capt Christopher GofFe is Comand'^ was near Loaden & Charged in this Port bound for london Augu^ y« 7*^ last past desired my liberty to pass on his Intended Voyage who was retained by reason of Sundry Spanish Privateers Crusing on this Coast It was found necessary to unload y® said ship to assist other forces for their Maj^'^s to take ye s'^ Ennemies who were fitted out accordingly & did their duty among vf^^ Cap" GofFe aforesaid discharged y® trust reposed in him w^b rcputacon & honnour & furthermore his Mat'®s affaires at Albany did require a due returne of proceedings w<=h Could not be made but by this oportunity These are to Certify that the s*l Ship hath been detained most Espetially for y^ s^ Service to Convey the same She having taken in but inconsiderable loading since y® time of her Relading as may be Seen by her Certificates from his Map'es Custome howse here. Given under my hand &

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER. 30'T

Scale at fort William In New York this 24t'' clay of 8''^^ in y© second year of their Maj^'-^s Reigne Annoq: D«iii ]690

Jacob Leisler To all Whome these Shall Come Greeting Past the office Jacob Millborne, Secry.

BY THE LIEVT GOVERNOR & COUNCIL! &c Present L* Gov'^ h, Jansen

P. d La Noy W"! Laurence

S. Staets G Beekman

S. Edsall J. Provoost

R. Lecocq "Vx't.tREAS there are a Certaine number of Men in Queen's County on Long island who in a riotous rebellious manner have declared against y^ authority of this Goverm*' & have given out that they are Resolved to maintaine their Rebellions Contrary to y« Peace of our Sovereign Lord y® King his Croune and dignity

BY THE LIEVT GOVERNOR & COUNCIL! &c Present L* Gov'^ h, Jansen

P. d La Noy W"! Laurence

S. Staets G Beekman

S. Edsall J. Provoost

R. Lecocq "Vx't.tREAS there are a Certaine number of Men in Queen's County on Long island who in a riotous rebellious manner have declared against y^ authority of this Goverm*' & have given out that they are Resolved to maintaine their Rebellions Contrary to y« Peace of our Sovereign Lord y® King his Croune and dignity

These are by and with advice of my Councel to Suspend y® Court of Oyer & Terminer w^h should be held on Wednesday next for Kings County untill y«^ s^ Rebells shall be Supressed & ye Countyes on Long Island reduced to their Obedience & his Majtys Peace in this Province. Given &c. this 26 Octob'" 1690

Jacob Leisler

Newtown Octo"" 28*^ in the 2^ year of the Reign of o' Sovreign Lord & Lady William & Mary of Eng<J, Scotfd France & Irel'^ King & Queene Defendrs of the Faith &ca Forasmuch as their are many Seditious persons, who without any provocation have taken up Armes and appeared in a Rebellious manner against their Matins Authority within this County called Queenes upon Long Island, and under spetious pretenses

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have drawn aside & caused certaine numbers of his Ma^'^^ Liege 'Subjects to abet with them contrary to their Allegiance & bounden duty, and the Peace of o^' Lord y^ King his Crown & dignity, and y® security and welfare of the good Inhabitants thereof being of Fatall consequence considering the present war with y^ French, and the impending dangers w<='' threaten us at y^ Frontiers of this Province (Albany) if the same be not secured and defended from yc said enemies and their adherents, w^h is much obstructed hereby, as likewise proceedings in that behalf are necessarily diverted by this Rebellion, and the forces already posted there withdrawing themselves through the malicious speeches and insinuations of the heads, and ringleaders in this Insurrection.

have drawn aside & caused certaine numbers of his Ma^'^^ Liege 'Subjects to abet with them contrary to their Allegiance & bounden duty, and the Peace of o^' Lord y^ King his Crown & dignity, and y® security and welfare of the good Inhabitants thereof being of Fatall consequence considering the present war with y^ French, and the impending dangers w<='' threaten us at y^ Frontiers of this Province (Albany) if the same be not secured and defended from yc said enemies and their adherents, w^h is much obstructed hereby, as likewise proceedings in that behalf are necessarily diverted by this Rebellion, and the forces already posted there withdrawing themselves through the malicious speeches and insinuations of the heads, and ringleaders in this Insurrection.

These are in their Ma*'®^ name to forbid forwarne, and advertise all persons within this Province, that they in no wise aid, succour, comfort, abet, consent to, or anywise adhere unto the said Rebells or any of their associates, but upon notice hereof that all such who have unadvisedly beene herein concerned doe-^forthwith withdraw from them & return to their Allegiance & respective habitations where they shall be preserved in their Rights and properties, and peaceable enjoyment thereof, as they will answer the contrary at their utmost perills, and tender their Matins dignity in this Province, the peace of the Inhabitants thereof, and the dangerou^ consequences (of the immediate war with y^ Common enemy) vf*^^ may thereupon ensue and to be treated as open enemies to o^ SoV" Lord y® King & y^ peace of this Province, Declaring hereby that y^ reason of taking up arms is to no other purpose but as we are constrained to reduce all to their obedience, & assert their Mat'^s Royall Authority, and secure this their Province in peace and good defence against all foreigne or Intestine enemies :

These are in their Ma*'®^ name to forbid forwarne, and advertise all persons within this Province, that they in no wise aid, succour, comfort, abet, consent to, or anywise adhere unto the said Rebells or any of their associates, but upon notice hereof that all such who have unadvisedly beene herein concerned doe-^forthwith withdraw from them & return to their Allegiance & respective habitations where they shall be preserved in their Rights and properties, and peaceable enjoyment thereof, as they will answer the contrary at their utmost perills, and tender their Matins dignity in this Province, the peace of the Inhabitants thereof, and the dangerou^ consequences (of the immediate war with y^ Common enemy) vf*^^ may thereupon ensue and to be treated as open enemies to o^ SoV" Lord y® King & y^ peace of this Province, Declaring hereby that y^ reason of taking up arms is to no other purpose but as we are constrained to reduce all to their obedience, & assert their Mat'^s Royall Authority, and secure this their Province in peace and good defence against all foreigne or Intestine enemies :

Given under my hand and scale by virtue of a Commission to me granted by the Lievt Govern^ & Councill at New Yorke --

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BY THE LIEVT GOVERNOR & COUNCILL &c.

Whereas there are Certaine Warr's issued by the Liev* Govern^ & Councill bearing Date y® 26'^ Instant requiring the apprehending of Certaine rebellious & seditious persons & bringing them hither as also to seize & bear away Certaine papers w^ii shall be found amongst them since w^h farther notice is arrived of their s^ Rebellions ;

Given under my hand and scale by virtue of a Commission to me granted by the Lievt Govern^ & Councill at New Yorke --

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BY THE LIEVT GOVERNOR & COUNCILL &c.

Whereas there are Certaine Warr's issued by the Liev* Govern^ & Councill bearing Date y® 26'^ Instant requiring the apprehending of Certaine rebellious & seditious persons & bringing them hither as also to seize & bear away Certaine papers w^ii shall be found amongst them since w^h farther notice is arrived of their s^ Rebellions ;

These are in his Ma^i^s Name to authorize and appoint you Majr Jacob Milborne to take what forces you can Raise wheresoever you shall come w^Mn this Province to Superintend y« said Orders & them to whom they are directed y^ Same to Ord"" direct fulfill Controule and in all things relating his Maj''^^ Service to prosecute w^ all violence & act of hostility as to You shall seeme meet & y^ s^ rebells wholly to Subdue & all others that are refractory to y^ Establisht Governm*^ to suppresse in such method & by force as shall be requisite ; & all Officers Civill & Military are hereby required to be aiding & assisting to you herein as they shall answer the Contrary at their Utmost Perill & w*soever you shall find requisite to doe in y« p^misses for his Majt'^s Service this shall be to you a sufficient Warr^ Given &c. 28*^ Octob^ 1690

Jacob Leisler

BY THE LIEV^ GOVERNOR &ca

These are in his Ma^i^s Name to authorize and appoint you Majr Jacob Milborne to take what forces you can Raise wheresoever you shall come w^Mn this Province to Superintend y« said Orders & them to whom they are directed y^ Same to Ord"" direct fulfill Controule and in all things relating his Maj''^^ Service to prosecute w^ all violence & act of hostility as to You shall seeme meet & y^ s^ rebells wholly to Subdue & all others that are refractory to y^ Establisht Governm*^ to suppresse in such method & by force as shall be requisite ; & all Officers Civill & Military are hereby required to be aiding & assisting to you herein as they shall answer the Contrary at their Utmost Perill & w*soever you shall find requisite to doe in y« p^misses for his Majt'^s Service this shall be to you a sufficient Warr^ Given &c. 28*^ Octob^ 1690

Jacob Leisler

BY THE LIEV^ GOVERNOR &ca

N Yorke Forasmuch as there are many Seditious persons who without any provocacon Have taken up Armes an apeared in a rebellious manner against their Maj''®^ Authority within Queens County on long Island and under Spitious p'tence have Drawne aside and Caused Certaine numbers of his Maj'i^s Leige Subjects to abett with them Contrary to their allegiance and Bounden duety and ye peace of our Lord y« King his Crowne & dignity & ye Sucurty & Welfare of y^ Good inhabitants thereof being of fatall Consequences (^onsulerinr^ v^ present Warr w* y^ french & ye Impending Dangers w"*' ttircatwi us at y® fronteers of this Province (Albany) if the same be not Sucured Hail defeniled from ye Ennemies & their adherents which is much obstructed hereby as Likewise pro-

N Yorke Forasmuch as there are many Seditious persons who without any provocacon Have taken up Armes an apeared in a rebellious manner against their Maj''®^ Authority within Queens County on long Island and under Spitious p'tence have Drawne aside and Caused Certaine numbers of his Maj'i^s Leige Subjects to abett with them Contrary to their allegiance and Bounden duety and ye peace of our Lord y« King his Crowne & dignity & ye Sucurty & Welfare of y^ Good inhabitants thereof being of fatall Consequences (^onsulerinr^ v^ present Warr w* y^ french & ye Impending Dangers w"*' ttircatwi us at y® fronteers of this Province (Albany) if the same be not Sucured Hail defeniled from ye Ennemies & their adherents which is much obstructed hereby as Likewise pro-

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ceedings in that behalfe are necessarily Diverted by this RebelHon &. y^ forces already posted there withdrawing themselves Throug y^ malicious Speeces & Insinuacons of the head & ringleaders of this Insorrection and whereas I have received Certaine Informacon that y*^ s^ rebells have Been forced to fly By our forces sent to Supress them, and that none of s<i Rebells or there Adherents j escape] if possible to be prevented --

These are in his Majt'^^ name to appoint you Samuell Edsall, Captn Thomas Williams Esq^'s two of y« members of my Councill, or any of you to be Comander of y^ Sloope and over such

Companies of Volunteers as shall willingly Go with you who are hereby required to obey you as their Comand"" and you are hereby required to Sayle forthwith to flushing Bay from thence to craze to y^ Sound & to Examine all Sloops Boates Canoos or any other Vessells your shall meete with & to [secure] all or any Suspected persons and examine all papers to Bring them to Mee & you are hereby required if you deeme meet to Examine all or any Suspected bowses for s^ Rebells and papers and if you meet Maj^ Millborne that you observe such Orders and to follow such farther Directions as you shall receive from mee & that you returne when you shall seem meet for doeing whereof these are your sufficient Comission.

Companies of Volunteers as shall willingly Go with you who are hereby required to obey you as their Comand"" and you are hereby required to Sayle forthwith to flushing Bay from thence to craze to y^ Sound & to Examine all Sloops Boates Canoos or any other Vessells your shall meete with & to [secure] all or any Suspected persons and examine all papers to Bring them to Mee & you are hereby required if you deeme meet to Examine all or any Suspected bowses for s^ Rebells and papers and if you meet Maj^ Millborne that you observe such Orders and to follow such farther Directions as you shall receive from mee & that you returne when you shall seem meet for doeing whereof these are your sufficient Comission. Given &c. Fort William This 30th of Octob. &c 1690.

Jacob Leisler

Past ye office

Abrah"" Govemeur D. Secy One of the Same Tenor and date to Hendrick Ten Eyck.

Fort William, Novembr 4th 1690.

These are to Nominate, Constitute and apointyou Mayors Jacob Milborne Gerardus Beekman & the rest of the Military Comission officers of King's County to come at flatbos and hold a Court marshall to Examine heare Conclude & determine all such mutters & things w^h shall relate y« s^ Militia in said County or any officers or persons w<='> have off*ended, neglected their Duty or otherwise trespassed ye same to Censure by ffine Suspending their Comission, or other punishm* to inflict Acording to y® Nature of

These are to Nominate, Constitute and apointyou Mayors Jacob Milborne Gerardus Beekman & the rest of the Military Comission officers of King's County to come at flatbos and hold a Court marshall to Examine heare Conclude & determine all such mutters & things w^h shall relate y« s^ Militia in said County or any officers or persons w<='> have off*ended, neglected their Duty or otherwise trespassed ye same to Censure by ffine Suspending their Comission, or other punishm* to inflict Acording to y® Nature of

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their otFence as to you shall seem meet. Hereby Constitutinnany Seven of y® s^ Comissioned officers to be a full & ample court whereof Maj"^ Jacob Milborne is always to be one & p'sided & whatsoever you shall so act & do in y^ p^misses shall be held good & EfFectuall. Given &c. this 4*^ of Novembr In y® second year of their Mamies Reigne: & this Comission to Continue for five dayes following y® date thereof.

Jacx)b Leisler

In Persuance of a warr^t Directed to us underwritten by the Honourable Leiv* Governo"" Jacob Leysler bearing date the 5»i» of November instant in order to repaire on board the Shipp Resolucon to take an Inventory thereof which is as followeth to say

The Hull with masts & yards compleate & 2 square

topmasts three anchors one stream ditto two ditto

two cables one Stream Cable & harser One piece

of Junk Standing & Runing Regging Compleate

One Suite Sailes at the yards three Boy ropes,

In Persuance of a warr^t Directed to us underwritten by the Honourable Leiv* Governo"" Jacob Leysler bearing date the 5»i» of November instant in order to repaire on board the Shipp Resolucon to take an Inventory thereof which is as followeth to say

The Hull with masts & yards compleate & 2 square

topmasts three anchors one stream ditto two ditto

two cables one Stream Cable & harser One piece

of Junk Standing & Runing Regging Compleate

One Suite Sailes at the yards three Boy ropes,

Spare Sailes One fore course & fore topsaile One main topsaileworne two top gall: sailes Thirteen great guns foure pattereras eight Chambers with spunges ladles &c.

belonging thereto, one barrell powder & eight round

shott eighteen Ton fish by estimacon eight hundred

weight bread by ditto, five compasses four halfe

houre glasses one watch glass six lanthornes, one

suite colours, one chest iron &, Carpenters tooles

five hundred weight Iron worke one dipsey lead &

line & one hand lead, twenty water Caske wooden

bound

Novemb"" This a true Inventory to the best of our know-

6th 1690 ledge & understandin.

Geo: Dennes Vera Copia J: Wheeler

Geo: Brewerton Reg^

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Anno Regni Regis Guliclmi et Marise &c New York

To the hon^le Pieter D'Lanoy President & the rest of the Justices Commissionated for the tryall Examinacon & Condemnacon of the flyboate called and knowen heretofore by the name of the Virgin de honfleur in the Kingdom of ffrance Jacques Bougour late Commander ; now the Resolution of New York Cap" George Bollen for the time being Commander &c.

Geo: Dennes Vera Copia J: Wheeler

Geo: Brewerton Reg^

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Anno Regni Regis Guliclmi et Marise &c New York

To the hon^le Pieter D'Lanoy President & the rest of the Justices Commissionated for the tryall Examinacon & Condemnacon of the flyboate called and knowen heretofore by the name of the Virgin de honfleur in the Kingdom of ffrance Jacques Bougour late Commander ; now the Resolution of New York Cap" George Bollen for the time being Commander &c.

The said Cap" George Bollen, William How & John Weeden Quarter Masters naturall borne Subjects & freemen of the Kingdome of England &c by way of Libell set forth, & Shew to your hons" for diverse and Sundry reasons causes, and Allegations hereafter mentioned to shew cause why and wherefore the said fflyboate y^ Resolucon formerly the Virgin de honfleur of fFrance belonging to the subjects or vassalls of the ffrench King together with their ffurniture. Guns, and Apparrell, as also all & every Part and parcell of her Loading now on board may not be adjuged condemned &, sold at a certaine day & disposed of as the Law in such Cases makes & provides &c.

Furst that they said Cap"^ George Bollen, William How and John Weeden by virtue of a Commission under the hand of the hon^ie Jacob Leisler Liev* Governo"^ of this his Ma^'^s Province of New York and seale of s^ Province bearing date the 19*11 of May 1690: unto the s^ Capt Bollen directed then Commander of the Sloope Resolucon by the said Lieu* Governo'' by virtue of his Mati« King Williams Declaration bearing date at his Court of Hampton Court the 7*^ day of May in the year of o"" Lord 1689: being the ffirst of his Ma^'^s Reigne, amongst other thmgs there mentioned & exprest, that all and every of the Governo" of his Mat'®s fforts and Garrisons or any other Officers or Souidiers under them by sea and Land do and Execute all acts of hostility in prosecution of this War against the ffrench King his vassalls and subjects, and to oppose their attempts willing and requiring all his subjects to take notice of the same.

Furst that they said Cap"^ George Bollen, William How and John Weeden by virtue of a Commission under the hand of the hon^ie Jacob Leisler Liev* Governo"^ of this his Ma^'^s Province of New York and seale of s^ Province bearing date the 19*11 of May 1690: unto the s^ Capt Bollen directed then Commander of the Sloope Resolucon by the said Lieu* Governo'' by virtue of his Mati« King Williams Declaration bearing date at his Court of Hampton Court the 7*^ day of May in the year of o"" Lord 1689: being the ffirst of his Ma^'^s Reigne, amongst other thmgs there mentioned & exprest, that all and every of the Governo" of his Mat'®s fforts and Garrisons or any other Officers or Souidiers under them by sea and Land do and Execute all acts of hostility in prosecution of this War against the ffrench King his vassalls and subjects, and to oppose their attempts willing and requiring all his subjects to take notice of the same.

In pursuance, and obedience to his the said Governors Commission as aforesaid and directed by the hon^'® Jacob Leisler. We the said Capt George Bollen &. William How, being on board the Sloope Resolucon aforesaid, and Instructions then

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received departed this Port some day in May last past criizing on y^ Coast of Nova fFrance or Canada near or on the Territoryes of the ffrench Kin^ did come up with the s^^ Ship or fflyboate then called the Virgin de honfleur Jacques Bourgour Commander now the Resolution of New York within the French Kings Jurisdiction, did defend and oppose as much as in her lay, but being at last seized and caption made by the s<i Cap" Bollen William How kc^ She the said fflyboate appeared to be a ffrench Ship and her Company soly ffrench as by the officers and Seamen Confesse & acknowledge and are here ready to depose and justifie the same before your hono'"^, (if hereunto required) The premises considered y° Said Bollen, How, and Weeden crave that in consideracon of this being their Commission Port, and the Allegations Set forth as aforesaid.

received departed this Port some day in May last past criizing on y^ Coast of Nova fFrance or Canada near or on the Territoryes of the ffrench Kin^ did come up with the s^^ Ship or fflyboate then called the Virgin de honfleur Jacques Bourgour Commander now the Resolution of New York within the French Kings Jurisdiction, did defend and oppose as much as in her lay, but being at last seized and caption made by the s<i Cap" Bollen William How kc^ She the said fflyboate appeared to be a ffrench Ship and her Company soly ffrench as by the officers and Seamen Confesse & acknowledge and are here ready to depose and justifie the same before your hono'"^, (if hereunto required) The premises considered y° Said Bollen, How, and Weeden crave that in consideracon of this being their Commission Port, and the Allegations Set forth as aforesaid. The said fflyboate called the Virgin, now the Resolucon, with her Ammunicon, Guns, Tackle, Apparrel and furniture together with her Goods, Wares, Merchandize and lading may be condemned & sold as the Law in Such Cases Provides and further Say not.

Sworne in Open Court ll^h

Novembr 1690 Geo: Brewerton Reg""

BY THE LIEVT GOVERNOR & COUNCILL

Whereas there is more then ordinary aprehensions of the Enemies aproching Albany & the parts adjacent and there being abzoulute Necessity to reinforce these post the loss whereof would Bee of such fatall Consequence to these province and the adjoyning places (if should so Happen through our defaalth or neglects which God forbidd.

The said fflyboate called the Virgin, now the Resolucon, with her Ammunicon, Guns, Tackle, Apparrel and furniture together with her Goods, Wares, Merchandize and lading may be condemned & sold as the Law in Such Cases Provides and further Say not.

Sworne in Open Court ll^h

Novembr 1690 Geo: Brewerton Reg""

BY THE LIEVT GOVERNOR & COUNCILL

Whereas there is more then ordinary aprehensions of the Enemies aproching Albany & the parts adjacent and there being abzoulute Necessity to reinforce these post the loss whereof would Bee of such fatall Consequence to these province and the adjoyning places (if should so Happen through our defaalth or neglects which God forbidd.

These are therefore in his Mag^'^s name to will and require you and every of you forthwith upon receipt hereof to select out of the County of Ulster one Hondred Good or Eighty at least good able men Compleat in armes which shall be Transported to Albany for his Ma^'^s seruice at opon the first day of January next and thaf at all times before uppon notice of the Comiss^ at Albany of the Enemies aproching you send the s^' number of men

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or as many as can be obtained without thelay as you will answer the Contrary at your utmost perill and being proceeded against as Enemies To his Ma*'® and this province. Given under my hand and scale at Fort William this 16*-^ of Novemb^ in the Second yeare of Their Ma^'es reign Anoq Dom 1690

These are therefore in his Mag^'^s name to will and require you and every of you forthwith upon receipt hereof to select out of the County of Ulster one Hondred Good or Eighty at least good able men Compleat in armes which shall be Transported to Albany for his Ma^'^s seruice at opon the first day of January next and thaf at all times before uppon notice of the Comiss^ at Albany of the Enemies aproching you send the s^' number of men

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or as many as can be obtained without thelay as you will answer the Contrary at your utmost perill and being proceeded against as Enemies To his Ma*'® and this province. Given under my hand and scale at Fort William this 16*-^ of Novemb^ in the Second yeare of Their Ma^'es reign Anoq Dom 1690

Jacob Leisler To Major Thomas Chambers and The rest of the Military officers under his Direction in the County of Vlster Here follows an order " to Capt. Barent Lewis, M' Schermerhorne and their assistants" to press 20 men with armes & 300 skepples peas & 250 skepples Indian Corne within the County of Ulster for the Expedition of Albany.

BY THE LIEVT GOVERNOR &c.

Whereas His Majt'^s Intrest & ye Security of this Province requires in an Espetial manner y^ maintenance and Encouragem* of y® Contract made [with] the five nacons of Indians Concluded at Albany by y® Commissioni"s May the [3^] 1690 For Corroborating whereof it hath Proved very Effectuall by Employing M'^ Aernout Cornelisse Viele as agent to reside amongst y® s<i Indians at their Court of Onondage & for ye same purposes I have comissionated Mr Gerret Luycasse w* some others in August last to officiate in such capacity, or what might tend unto y® End afores«i until y® s<i Aernout should arrive there.

Whereas His Majt'^s Intrest & ye Security of this Province requires in an Espetial manner y^ maintenance and Encouragem* of y® Contract made [with] the five nacons of Indians Concluded at Albany by y® Commissioni"s May the [3^] 1690 For Corroborating whereof it hath Proved very Effectuall by Employing M'^ Aernout Cornelisse Viele as agent to reside amongst y® s<i Indians at their Court of Onondage & for ye same purposes I have comissionated Mr Gerret Luycasse w* some others in August last to officiate in such capacity, or what might tend unto y® End afores«i until y® s<i Aernout should arrive there.

These are to authorize & apoint you the s^ Aernout Cornelisse Viele to be agent for this their Maj*'®^ Province of New York to go to Onnondago & there reside or Continue or such other Parts or Places amongst the s'' Indians Acording to Instructions as from time to time you shall receive from the Commission" at Albany ye Same Strictly to Observe, & wherein the Case shall so happen that notice Cannot be given to them & an Answer may be reasonably Expected from them for yo"^ further direction then it is Comitted to your Wisdome & Conduct to act & do Acording to y® best of yo^ Knowledge, Skill & Power to act & do in all things becoming such an Agent as if you had particular Instruccou

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& directions from mee or y« s<l Comission" w^h may Conduce to his Majt'es dignity & Interest & the Security & Advantage of this Province for so doing this shall be to You a Sufficient Warr* & farther you are hereby Empowered to ord' direct apoint & Controule y« afores*! Gerrit Luycass & all & Evry p''son sent w'^^ him or Remaining of o'" People amongst ye s^ Indians in what shall or may Contribute or tend to y® aforesaid Purposes hereby Willing & requiring all & Every of Them to obey yo"" Lawfull Comands as they Wil answer the Contrary at their utmost Perills Given under my hand & scale at fort W™ in New York this 20^^ Day of Qb"- in ye 2^ Yeare of their Maj^ies Reigne Annoq D^i 1690

Gerrit Luycass & all & Evry p''son sent w'^^ him or Remaining of o'" People amongst ye s^ Indians in what shall or may Contribute or tend to y® aforesaid Purposes hereby Willing & requiring all & Every of Them to obey yo"" Lawfull Comands as they Wil answer the Contrary at their utmost Perills Given under my hand & scale at fort W™ in New York this 20^^ Day of Qb"- in ye 2^ Yeare of their Maj^ies Reigne Annoq D^i 1690

BY THE LIEV^ GOVERN^ &c

These are in his maj^'cs name to Will & require you to forewarne & forbid all p^sons in yo"^ Baylewick to go on board y^

Ship Jacob W™ Masson Comand"" & that you forthw*^ Cause

[seal] good & tried Watch to be kept that no pJ'son goes aboard

of him w^h may Pilote him through helgate & if any

person refuse to obey you that him or them you seize & bring

before me to answer for Their Contempt Given under my hand

& scale this 30 Nber in y® Second Year of Their maj^'^s Reigne

Jacob Leisler To y« Constables of harlem & bouwery

Past ye Office Abra™h Gouverneur D: Secry Endorsed

An Order by Lieut" Gov^ Leisler to the Constables to prevent the Ship Jacob from being Piloted thro' Hell Gate A. D. 1690

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Boston Deem 11 169()

LefF** Gov"^ Jacob Leisler --

HoN*° Sir -- Y'^ last Reseaued and ans*^ by the way off Road Island Sins by the barbadoes. whe. haue. obtained acc^t off Ireland being wholy Redust and his. Mag^t Return, for England : allso a list of the persons In hold for Suspition. of treason, Gov' Slagter. is. daily Expected, with. Seueral. of our. merchant, ships, we haue. some hoy and strange. Reports, of actions, and things.

Boston Deem 11 169()

LefF** Gov"^ Jacob Leisler --

HoN*° Sir -- Y'^ last Reseaued and ans*^ by the way off Road Island Sins by the barbadoes. whe. haue. obtained acc^t off Ireland being wholy Redust and his. Mag^t Return, for England : allso a list of the persons In hold for Suspition. of treason, Gov' Slagter. is. daily Expected, with. Seueral. of our. merchant, ships, we haue. some hoy and strange. Reports, of actions, and things. In ther. Mag^* gov"™ of ther. provens. of N York and Si^ We are. ginerally sorry that things are Com. to open arms, espessialy whan Settlements, from the. King is deemed, to be so neer.. Sir gustis. with, moderation and mersy. is becoming all persons, in pour Sir. I must beg your, faivor that I Cannot Inlarge., the gentle man M"^ Gray -- that is the barer hereof was so kind to me. as." to

aquint me off his. going to. N York, and now staijs att the tauerne for theas. linse. who promisd to. Deliuer -- with, own hands, to. yo'" hon^ and thow. many hard Reports are flying about by some, yett this, genfi has giuen such Report of things, to. me and as. I can understand to. others as was sparing of Reflecting and nothing to my knoulige, But whatt agrcad with, what you writt me, Sir. with my harty Respects I Remaine. y' hone's frind to. Sarve

Jacob Melyen Addressed

To The honour'i Jacob Leisler LefF* Govern'

att fort William In

Deliuer -- with, own hands, to. yo'" hon^ and thow. many hard Reports are flying about by some, yett this, genfi has giuen such Report of things, to. me and as. I can understand to. others as was sparing of Reflecting and nothing to my knoulige, But whatt agrcad with, what you writt me, Sir. with my harty Respects I Remaine. y' hone's frind to. Sarve

Jacob Melyen Addressed

To The honour'i Jacob Leisler LefF* Govern'

att fort William In

New York --

* LEISLER TO GOV TREAT.

New York January the 1st 1690 ] 91

HoN^^^ S''^ -- Long have I waited for an answer to my proposall relating to persons that should have beene empowered to meet

at Rye, for consulting what might be requisite in this conjuncture,

for securing Albany &c, but hitherto have obtained no returne,

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which denotes your unconcernednesse therein. Although 1 rec^ Intely a letter of a long date, (vizt) S.ber 1st (signed by your ^CLretary p^' your order, making no mention of mine sent your Hon'"* & the Gen^i Court) butj in a stile as abstrues as it is malicious and menacing --

Certainly, if you believe that 1 dare be faithfull to ye Kings mterest or the publick weale, you cannot expect that I should omit dealing so plainly with you, considering your behavior to me & this Province, by yo^" breach of covenant, insolent obtrusions, invading o' Province, & defeating (what in you lay) those measures «Sc undertakings to maintaine their Ma*»e^ dignity, to secure against and damnific the Enemies of both ; exhorting you once againe to make due reflection, and shew some marks that may manifest it --

Certainly, if you believe that 1 dare be faithfull to ye Kings mterest or the publick weale, you cannot expect that I should omit dealing so plainly with you, considering your behavior to me & this Province, by yo^" breach of covenant, insolent obtrusions, invading o' Province, & defeating (what in you lay) those measures «Sc undertakings to maintaine their Ma*»e^ dignity, to secure against and damnific the Enemies of both ; exhorting you once againe to make due reflection, and shew some marks that may manifest it --

You cry out as condemned feiends fearing to be tormented before yo'^ time ; your dangers not taking that effect to use the meanes for pre%enting what impends, vizt, men, money. Provisions, or so much as a capitulacon concerning them, but fearfull expectacons of the event; you allaying the torment by conceiving of the numbers who may accompany you in the misery, rather than contrive auxiliaryes for releife ; as appeares by that part of your .letter vizt. --

" You recommend that Albany may be well guarded, and made " able to defend itselfe against any of the assaults of the Enemy, " w^^ if neglected, it may be a discouragem* if not ye losse of the " ffive nacons as well as of that place, w<^^ will be a damage to o"^ " Lord thfe King & to all New England, as well as the Province " of New York ; farther I am to signifie to you what I have done, " with my opinion of what is farther necessary to be done, which " you are pleased to say shall be welcome" --

" You recommend that Albany may be well guarded, and made " able to defend itselfe against any of the assaults of the Enemy, " w^^ if neglected, it may be a discouragem* if not ye losse of the " ffive nacons as well as of that place, w<^^ will be a damage to o"^ " Lord thfe King & to all New England, as well as the Province " of New York ; farther I am to signifie to you what I have done, " with my opinion of what is farther necessary to be done, which " you are pleased to say shall be welcome" --

S* James, highly condemns those Hypocrites, who, instead of affording charity, gave the advice only, to be cloathed & warmed, although they did not upbraid them with the consequences that necessarily must insue their indigence, conceiving their withholding from them and their duty, crime suflScient without mocking them and Divelry of insulting over them, vizt, that they should be called to an acco* for being starved, although (by incharity) it

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was out of their power to prevent. But that ye world may see how far you are addicted thereunto. You play the extent of the game, ffancying if you can but patch up something looking Loyall care in losing the Kings post by your owne default, (reflecting upon mee) that it answers the calls of God, yo"^ Prince, and trust ye Country reposeth in you. But mistake not yourselues, to imagine such ffig leaves sufficient covering for your strenious evills, which that you may be more capable of accomplishing what already you have not compleated to the extent of your treachery, de novo you make the invitacon that I would once againe shew you where my strength lyes, thereby to consider in your discretion in what part, and how far you may consummate the victory you have so long promised to yourselves & confederates --

But mistake not yourselues, to imagine such ffig leaves sufficient covering for your strenious evills, which that you may be more capable of accomplishing what already you have not compleated to the extent of your treachery, de novo you make the invitacon that I would once againe shew you where my strength lyes, thereby to consider in your discretion in what part, and how far you may consummate the victory you have so long promised to yourselves & confederates --

But my thinkes to have the los of all New England attributed to mee, as well as this Province, is too much to lye at stake, for when I neuer was entrusted wi^h ye consult^ of any of those Colonyes, more then the Suffrages admitted me at ye unanimous result in May last, to W^ I referre the world to Judge of ; and do declare my opinion absolutely herein vizt. It is indifferent to me whether Don Quixote encounters with a fflock of Sheep or Windmills --

Good God, to what excesse do men run themselves into, neither regarding morality or the legible proceedings of the Creator, when his judgments are abroad and carry such remarkable stamps of punishing These Territories, without taking notice of the controversy, and warning us not to trust to our owne crafty inventions or formidable powers, unlesse o*" intenconsare pure, whereby they may qualifie us to call for a blessing, and so modestly hope for successe, contrary to guile and base arts ; shifting the misfortunes (or rather proper effects) upon those who never were thought worthy of consulting the enterprize.

Good God, to what excesse do men run themselves into, neither regarding morality or the legible proceedings of the Creator, when his judgments are abroad and carry such remarkable stamps of punishing These Territories, without taking notice of the controversy, and warning us not to trust to our owne crafty inventions or formidable powers, unlesse o*" intenconsare pure, whereby they may qualifie us to call for a blessing, and so modestly hope for successe, contrary to guile and base arts ; shifting the misfortunes (or rather proper effects) upon those who never were thought worthy of consulting the enterprize.

For my part I must owne mine and the iniquities of the Pro\'ince, and that we have highly as well as justly merited whateuer may befall us, and in a sence thereof acknowledge that it is the Lords & long suffering^ that we are not consumed, not only for o^ accustomed vices, but in an especiall manner for our ingratitude

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under so marvellous a deliverance, neither dare depend on any arm of flesh, farther then the obligacons of my duty & endeavours are subservient to o^ great masters requirement and governance -- I am the same time to acquaint you that the new Indian word is Stae or Staw, those 5 nacons hitherto assuring us of their constancy we entertaine with suitable encouragements ; and wish that there was not renewed occasions to remind your unrighteously practices in countenancing & supporting Mr. Livingston & others to take Sanctuary amongst you, after repeated reasons of ffact w^h calls them to justice in this Province, to w<=h they relate, and that once at last, you would thinke it time to make good what all nations would count obliging to performe (ecept yourselves) vizt the Provisions, Ammunicon and other disbursements to your orders & promises, whereby I may be so much the more advanced to do what you threaten me if I should neglect.

Livingston & others to take Sanctuary amongst you, after repeated reasons of ffact w^h calls them to justice in this Province, to w<=h they relate, and that once at last, you would thinke it time to make good what all nations would count obliging to performe (ecept yourselves) vizt the Provisions, Ammunicon and other disbursements to your orders & promises, whereby I may be so much the more advanced to do what you threaten me if I should neglect. I meant performing my duty withe the money, w^h this Province hath entrused me withall & that unaccountable article of yours, w^h was altogether mistaken in. Hoping God Almighty will thinke upon us for his owne, & the poor Protestant cause sake, I am yours as you have uneighbourly dated withall --

Jacob Leisler To the Honorable Rob* Treat Eq^ Gov'* & the Honi»le councill of Connecticut

BY THE LIEVT GOVEENOR, &c

Whereas his matins City & County of New Yorke hath Been of Late neglected in reguard of Due Discipline and ordering of the Melitia and I ame credibly Informed that many of the officers are wanting to their Duety therein.

These are therefore to Desire and require you Major John De Bruyn that you Doe with all Convenient Speed cause a Councill of the severall officers for y^ s^ City and County to be Convened & take Such measures & resolucons that the Militia may be Settled and duely apointed upon such penaityes as you shall seem Good to Inflict on y« offenders who shall not strictly obey such orders as shall be made for exercising the same which may most

These are therefore to Desire and require you Major John De Bruyn that you Doe with all Convenient Speed cause a Councill of the severall officers for y^ s^ City and County to be Convened & take Such measures & resolucons that the Militia may be Settled and duely apointed upon such penaityes as you shall seem Good to Inflict on y« offenders who shall not strictly obey such orders as shall be made for exercising the same which may most

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Conduce (especialy in this Time of warr) To his Ma^i^^s Intrest the Security of This part of this Province and y^ oppositions of our Ennemies and for so Doeing This shall be your ^suficient Warrant. Given &c. New York This 6'^ day of January &c. 1690.

BY THE LIEV^ GOVERNOR

Whereas there is an act of assembly Entituled an Act for Raisino- Three pence in the Pound of all Reall and Personal! visible Estate of all and singular the Inhabitance of this Province dated y^ Second Octob'^ Last past one halfe Thereof to be paid at or before the 21. January Then next Ensuing and the other halfe at or before the 25*11 of March next Ensuing & That Assessors and Collectors for executing of s*^ Act be chosen by the frehollders of each Towne within this Province

These are therefore in his Mamies Name to Will & Require you to chuse the Inhabitants of your County in Each respective Towne to meet to make choise of assessors and Collectors for the same that so y^ one halfe of s*^ Tax -ma be forthwith Collected and paid Transmitted to this City of New Yorke to his Mamies Collector General for this Province and the Remaining halfe at or before the 25*^ of March next without further Delay as you tender his Ma^'^s Intrest and Safety of this province and answer the contrary at your utmost perill.

These are therefore in his Mamies Name to Will & Require you to chuse the Inhabitants of your County in Each respective Towne to meet to make choise of assessors and Collectors for the same that so y^ one halfe of s*^ Tax -ma be forthwith Collected and paid Transmitted to this City of New Yorke to his Mamies Collector General for this Province and the Remaining halfe at or before the 25*^ of March next without further Delay as you tender his Ma^'^s Intrest and Safety of this province and answer the contrary at your utmost perill. Given &c this 25 "January 16|f. To the Mayor & aldermen

of this City of New Yorke The same to the Justices of

Kings, Richmond & Weschester.

* LEISLER'S PROTEST AGAINST MAJOR INGOLDESBY.

By the Lieut Govenor &c. For as much as Major Richard Ingoldesby without producing any order from his Majesties King William or CoP Sloughter hath demanded possession of this his Majesties fort not being satisfied

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with the, accommodations of this City for himself and the forces under his command being twice tendered unto hirn, unlill such orders shall arrive, as also your Petitioner Said Major Ingoklesby hath presumeth to issue forth a mandate under his hand and seal

at arms bearing date the SO^h 1690 in New York, directed to

Captain Sam'- Moore an inhabitant of this province on Long Island willing and requiring him (by virtue of a commission from their majesties King William & Queen Mary to the said Major) in obedience to their said Majes''^ that they aid & assist us in all things & matters concerning to & in fulfilling the said commission & that You and every one of yo do aid show & are ready at all times, & with speed to assist me in all things, for the compassing & overcoming of. all yet Stand in opposition against their majesties, said Command. & that you cause these things to be published & made manifest with all speed as may be & that we ghall deem 8c account of all such yet Stand in opposition, to be. rebels against their said Majesties &c -- which is of dangerous consequence to this their Majesties said province & the peace of their subjects therein --

Captain Sam'- Moore an inhabitant of this province on Long Island willing and requiring him (by virtue of a commission from their majesties King William & Queen Mary to the said Major) in obedience to their said Majes''^ that they aid & assist us in all things & matters concerning to & in fulfilling the said commission & that You and every one of yo do aid show & are ready at all times, & with speed to assist me in all things, for the compassing & overcoming of. all yet Stand in opposition against their majesties, said Command. & that you cause these things to be published & made manifest with all speed as may be & that we ghall deem 8c account of all such yet Stand in opposition, to be. rebels against their said Majesties &c -- which is of dangerous consequence to this their Majesties said province & the peace of their subjects therein --

I do by & with the Consent of my Council, military officers & others, the good inhabitants of this Province for & in behalfe of our Sovereighn Lord & Lady -- King William & Queen Mary the Peace of their Crown & dignity, & the safety of this their said Province, hereby declare & solemnly protest against the proceedings %f the said Major & all his accomplices for whatsoever bloodshed or damages, shall or may ensue thereupon, & do further forbid him the said Major Ingoldsby, to commit any hostile act against his Majesties fort City or ports of the said Province at his utmost perils, give under my hand & seal at fort William this 31 January 1690 -- & in the 2^ year of their Majesties Reighn.

I do by & with the Consent of my Council, military officers & others, the good inhabitants of this Province for & in behalfe of our Sovereighn Lord & Lady -- King William & Queen Mary the Peace of their Crown & dignity, & the safety of this their said Province, hereby declare & solemnly protest against the proceedings %f the said Major & all his accomplices for whatsoever bloodshed or damages, shall or may ensue thereupon, & do further forbid him the said Major Ingoldsby, to commit any hostile act against his Majesties fort City or ports of the said Province at his utmost perils, give under my hand & seal at fort William this 31 January 1690 -- & in the 2^ year of their Majesties Reighn.

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• LEISLER'S PROCLAMATION CALLING OUT THE MILITIA.

By the Lieut Govenor &c.

Whereas I am informed that Major Richard Ingoldesby hath issued a mandate to raise forces upon long Island under pretence of Commission from their Majesties King William & Queen Mary for so doing which is contrary to the peace of their Crown & Dignity --

These are therefore to command you & and every one of you according to your Commissions from me, by authority of his said Majesties King William to Raise all the forces under your command to be ready & Compleat in arms both horse & foot to observe such farther orders & directions as you shall receive from me & in Case of any opposition of Parleys in the performance hereof -- the same you are to suppress & repell by force & for So doing this shall be a sufficient warrent, Given under my hand & Seal at fort William this 31'^^ of January in the second year of their majisties said Reighn Anno Dom. 1690 --

These are therefore to command you & and every one of you according to your Commissions from me, by authority of his said Majesties King William to Raise all the forces under your command to be ready & Compleat in arms both horse & foot to observe such farther orders & directions as you shall receive from me & in Case of any opposition of Parleys in the performance hereof -- the same you are to suppress & repell by force & for So doing this shall be a sufficient warrent, Given under my hand & Seal at fort William this 31'^^ of January in the second year of their majisties said Reighn Anno Dom. 1690 --

* INGOLDESBY'S ANSWER TO LEISLER'S PROTEST.

Sir -- I have received your protest in words against me but in the true meaning & intent very pernicious & of dangero^us consequence to their Majesties said Interest & good Subjects of this Colony of New York what I have done has been only to prevent such outrages, as have been daily committed by those persons you term your Soldiers, I know not how you will answer, the firing a shot at my men last night when they were comming on board, having given an a^* they were his Majisties Soldiers, I am come to protect his Majesties Subjects & preserve the peace, if you begin the breach of that it must be at Your door

I am sir your Humble Serv* from on board the ship ^ Richard Ingoldesby.

Sir -- I have received your protest in words against me but in the true meaning & intent very pernicious & of dangero^us consequence to their Majesties said Interest & good Subjects of this Colony of New York what I have done has been only to prevent such outrages, as have been daily committed by those persons you term your Soldiers, I know not how you will answer, the firing a shot at my men last night when they were comming on board, having given an a^* they were his Majisties Soldiers, I am come to protect his Majesties Subjects & preserve the peace, if you begin the breach of that it must be at Your door

I am sir your Humble Serv* from on board the ship ^ Richard Ingoldesby.

Beaver the 1^ Feby 1690

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• LEISLER'S REPLY TO INGOLDESBY.

Fort Williani Feb'y the 2n(l 1690

Yours of the first instant I received wherein you mention a Shot tired at your men which I have forth with examined & find it a matter of fact, if you please to point those you conceive injured to appear, Justice shall be done forthwith God forbid any Under my command Should be countenanced in an ill action, I have also sent the Bearer, to let you Know, what to my best judgment may accommodate you, if you can consult it better it will be more pleasing

Sir--

Your very humble Servant,

Jacob Liesler

» PROCLAMATION OF MAJOR INGOLDESBY TO THE PEOPLE OF NEW YORK.

Yours of the first instant I received wherein you mention a Shot tired at your men which I have forth with examined & find it a matter of fact, if you please to point those you conceive injured to appear, Justice shall be done forthwith God forbid any Under my command Should be countenanced in an ill action, I have also sent the Bearer, to let you Know, what to my best judgment may accommodate you, if you can consult it better it will be more pleasing

Sir--

Your very humble Servant,

Jacob Liesler

» PROCLAMATION OF MAJOR INGOLDESBY TO THE PEOPLE OF NEW YORK.

Whereas there has been several false & malitious rumours Spread about in several parts of their Majisties colony of New YorU;; reflecting upon me by some persons, ill affected to the interest of their majisties by which their majisties, good subjects are disturbed & lye under fright & apprehensions of some hostilities to be counted contrary to the King's peace, I do therefore publish & that no person or persons, by any authority derived or any other encouragement whatsoever from, shall molest or disturb any of their majisties good Subjects in this colony & that it is my full intent & purpose to protect at all your Majisties Subjects in peace & Quietness, both as to your persons & Estates in as much as in me Lyes according to the Laws of England & constitusions of New York dated on board the Ship Beaver the 2^^ of Feb'y 1690.

Whereas there has been several false & malitious rumours Spread about in several parts of their Majisties colony of New YorU;; reflecting upon me by some persons, ill affected to the interest of their majisties by which their majisties, good subjects are disturbed & lye under fright & apprehensions of some hostilities to be counted contrary to the King's peace, I do therefore publish & that no person or persons, by any authority derived or any other encouragement whatsoever from, shall molest or disturb any of their majisties good Subjects in this colony & that it is my full intent & purpose to protect at all your Majisties Subjects in peace & Quietness, both as to your persons & Estates in as much as in me Lyes according to the Laws of England & constitusions of New York dated on board the Ship Beaver the 2^^ of Feb'y 1690.

(was Signed)

Richard Ingoldesby

(God Bless King William & Queen Mary)

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•LEISLER'S OllDER FOR THE RECEPTION OF MAJOR INGOLDESBY'S TROOPS. -

Whereas by gods providence certain notice is arrived, that his Fxcell^y CoU Slaughter is appointed his Majt'^s Govenor over this province &c & that this his Majisties fort & other appendinces to the said province are to be surrendered unto the said Governm' being daily expected on whose happy appearence his Maji^'^a Said orders (as in duly) are to be Cheerfully & exactly complied with all

In the mean time his honor Major Richard Ingoldesby havmg a considerable number of his Majesties said Soldiers under his command for the service of this Colony which at the present cannot be otherwise accommodated than in this City untill his excellency Appears --

Whereas by gods providence certain notice is arrived, that his Fxcell^y CoU Slaughter is appointed his Majt'^s Govenor over this province &c & that this his Majisties fort & other appendinces to the said province are to be surrendered unto the said Governm' being daily expected on whose happy appearence his Maji^'^a Said orders (as in duly) are to be Cheerfully & exactly complied with all

In the mean time his honor Major Richard Ingoldesby havmg a considerable number of his Majesties said Soldiers under his command for the service of this Colony which at the present cannot be otherwise accommodated than in this City untill his excellency Appears --

These are in his Majis^'^^ name William & Mary, King & Queen of England &c to will & Command all persons within this City &. province that they receive & entertain & bear all due respect & affection unto the said Major, & all under his command not offering the least offence by word or deed, but as in duty bound to embrace, assist help, & do all good offices immaginables, as being Sent hither for their Majisties, especiall Service & preservation of this province from their Majisties, & our enemies as they will answer the contrary, at their utmost perils Given under my hand & Seal this 3^ Feb^y in the Year of their Maj'»«s Reighn Anno Dom 1690--

♦LEISLER'S REFUSAL TO SURRENDER THE FORT TO MAJOR INGOLDESBY.

Major Richard Ingoldesby having demanded Possession of this his Maj'i^'s Fort without shewing the least order from their Maj*'«» King William & Queen Mary or his excellency CoP Sloughter for the same without which said orders it is not to be surrendered on any terms whatsoever & several tenders having been made him for the present accommadation of himself & forces brought with

These are in his Majis^'^^ name William & Mary, King & Queen of England &c to will & Command all persons within this City &. province that they receive & entertain & bear all due respect & affection unto the said Major, & all under his command not offering the least offence by word or deed, but as in duty bound to embrace, assist help, & do all good offices immaginables, as being Sent hither for their Majisties, especiall Service & preservation of this province from their Majisties, & our enemies as they will answer the contrary, at their utmost perils Given under my hand & Seal this 3^ Feb^y in the Year of their Maj'»«s Reighn Anno Dom 1690--

♦LEISLER'S REFUSAL TO SURRENDER THE FORT TO MAJOR INGOLDESBY.

Major Richard Ingoldesby having demanded Possession of this his Maj'i^'s Fort without shewing the least order from their Maj*'«» King William & Queen Mary or his excellency CoP Sloughter for the same without which said orders it is not to be surrendered on any terms whatsoever & several tenders having been made him for the present accommadation of himself & forces brought with

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him for his Majt'<=8 service but so it is that he hath altogether refused the same &, no less will Satisfy him than the possession of, the said fort, which cannot be justified so to do, the major by flagitious councellors who to carry on their accursed desighns of mischief & gratify their revengefull Spirits (depending upon his Majtii^s gracious indemnity for their said crimes which already have been & may be committed before the arrival of his Excellency though never so wicked) hath presumeth to levy forces by his own authority (pretendingj commission from his Majesty & likewise dignified himself by the Sovereighn Stile (us) by which Sundry outrages are committed & persons who have been instigators rigleaders & promoters of opposing the taxes for Suporting the present war, & other ennormities, do head & encourage the inhabitants to take up Arms by virtue thereof all w^hich tends to Confusion & intestine war amongst his Majesties peaceable Subjects of this province & in all probability the destruction thereof if not timely prevented of which the said Major has been Sufficiently advertised, but contrary to his promise hath persisted therein.

him for his Majt'<=8 service but so it is that he hath altogether refused the same &, no less will Satisfy him than the possession of, the said fort, which cannot be justified so to do, the major by flagitious councellors who to carry on their accursed desighns of mischief & gratify their revengefull Spirits (depending upon his Majtii^s gracious indemnity for their said crimes which already have been & may be committed before the arrival of his Excellency though never so wicked) hath presumeth to levy forces by his own authority (pretendingj commission from his Majesty & likewise dignified himself by the Sovereighn Stile (us) by which Sundry outrages are committed & persons who have been instigators rigleaders & promoters of opposing the taxes for Suporting the present war, & other ennormities, do head & encourage the inhabitants to take up Arms by virtue thereof all w^hich tends to Confusion & intestine war amongst his Majesties peaceable Subjects of this province & in all probability the destruction thereof if not timely prevented of which the said Major has been Sufficiently advertised, but contrary to his promise hath persisted therein.

These are therefore to publish & declare unto all their Majisties dutifull Subjects within this Province that it is yet tendred as aforesaid that the said Major Shall have all accommodation's for provisions Lodgings &c -- for himself & said forces or what more are arrived, with Sutible housing for such stores of war &c. brought for his Majt'fis service in this province, the same to be in his possession & ordering untill his Excellx CoU Sloughter doth arrive, or his Maj^ies said orders for Surrendering the said fort or province, hereby promising that upon tiie arrival of his Excellency or such orders, to resighn, the said fort according to the tenor thereof declaring that it now is, as it hitherto hath been holden & preserved for that intent without any sinister or double meaning or other purpose whatsoever ; & all persons without the said province are hereby strictly required & forbidden to abet, comfort, countenance, aid assist, or any ways to Join with or adhere to the Said Major^s Commands as aforesaid, but on the Contrary to oppose resist & altogether disregard the same as they tender the breach of their allegiance & duty to their Majisty the peace of this province & the Quiet of the inhabitants, & good Subjects therem, & that the

These are therefore to publish & declare unto all their Majisties dutifull Subjects within this Province that it is yet tendred as aforesaid that the said Major Shall have all accommodation's for provisions Lodgings &c -- for himself & said forces or what more are arrived, with Sutible housing for such stores of war &c. brought for his Majt'fis service in this province, the same to be in his possession & ordering untill his Excellx CoU Sloughter doth arrive, or his Maj^ies said orders for Surrendering the said fort or province, hereby promising that upon tiie arrival of his Excellency or such orders, to resighn, the said fort according to the tenor thereof declaring that it now is, as it hitherto hath been holden & preserved for that intent without any sinister or double meaning or other purpose whatsoever ; & all persons without the said province are hereby strictly required & forbidden to abet, comfort, countenance, aid assist, or any ways to Join with or adhere to the Said Major^s Commands as aforesaid, but on the Contrary to oppose resist & altogether disregard the same as they tender the breach of their allegiance & duty to their Majisty the peace of this province & the Quiet of the inhabitants, & good Subjects therem, & that the

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said Major doth forthwith recall the said warrent & lorbid any further proceedings in that nature as he will answer for the evil effects that thereon ensue at his utmost peril, Given under my hand & Seal at fort William feby 4*^ in the second year of their Majesties Reighn Anno Dom 169 f

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said Major doth forthwith recall the said warrent & lorbid any further proceedings in that nature as he will answer for the evil effects that thereon ensue at his utmost peril, Given under my hand & Seal at fort William feby 4*^ in the second year of their Majesties Reighn Anno Dom 169 f

•FRAGMENT OF ANOTHER OF LEISLER'S PROCLAMATIONS.

-- Have been used for preventing the same which hitherto has proved ineffectual --

These are therefore in their Maj^'^s said names Strictly to forbid all persons that pretend any Authority from the said Major to raise forces & Quarter the same upon his Majesties Subjects upon the said Island or Committ any Acts of Violence or force whatsoever, to persist therein but on the Contrary, that they forthwith retire of their several places of abode peaceable & so remain as they \yill answer the contrary at their perils, which being performed, all officers which are Commissionated, are likewise commanded to dismiss the forces which are raised for Subduing the same & likewise do repair to their several habitations as if Such disorders had never been, & so to continue unless just occasion should Tfequire the contrary, & the Hon^^ie Major Ingoldesby is hereby advertised that what is requisite to be done on his part may instantly be performed. Given under my hand & Seal at fort W'" this 5 of Feby in the second year of their Majisties reigne Anno Dom 169f

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These are therefore in their Maj^'^s said names Strictly to forbid all persons that pretend any Authority from the said Major to raise forces & Quarter the same upon his Majesties Subjects upon the said Island or Committ any Acts of Violence or force whatsoever, to persist therein but on the Contrary, that they forthwith retire of their several places of abode peaceable & so remain as they \yill answer the contrary at their perils, which being performed, all officers which are Commissionated, are likewise commanded to dismiss the forces which are raised for Subduing the same & likewise do repair to their several habitations as if Such disorders had never been, & so to continue unless just occasion should Tfequire the contrary, & the Hon^^ie Major Ingoldesby is hereby advertised that what is requisite to be done on his part may instantly be performed. Given under my hand & Seal at fort W'" this 5 of Feby in the second year of their Majisties reigne Anno Dom 169f

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At a meeting of the worshipfull Mayor Alderman, Common Council & ofl&cers of the Militia in this City of New York Feb'y 6ti» 169f

Major Ingoldesby, [entering] & desiring that he may have the use of the City Hall for Accommodating his Majisties Soldiers under his command untill better entertainment is provided

Present, P. De la Noy May^ Cap* Swaer Olpherts

Major De Brown Leut. P. Van Brugge

Captn Day King Leut. Paul Turke

Comelis Pluvier Ensign De Milt

At a meeting of the worshipfull Mayor Alderman, Common Council & ofl&cers of the Militia in this City of New York Feb'y 6ti» 169f

Major Ingoldesby, [entering] & desiring that he may have the use of the City Hall for Accommodating his Majisties Soldiers under his command untill better entertainment is provided

Present, P. De la Noy May^ Cap* Swaer Olpherts

Major De Brown Leut. P. Van Brugge

Captn Day King Leut. Paul Turke

Comelis Pluvier Ensign De Milt

Johannes Provoost David Provoost --

Consented that the said Major doth quarter the said Soldiers or so many of them as may conveniently be entertained provided that no less interruption or impediment Shall be thereby made relating the Courts of Judicature to be held in the said Hall as formerly, & of right belongs unto them without having relation to the Militia of this City as it is now constituted

Signed in behalf of the Said Mayor Alderman &c by their

Signed Jacob Milborne SecrJ

* SECRETARY CLARKSON TO GOV. TREAT.

HoNBLE Sk -- I am Directed by the Genlemen Named of their Majesty s Councell of New York to give you an Account of the present state of affayres here & to Desire y^ Advice of your Honrs & others Concerned in ye Goverm* of yr Maestyes Colony of Connecticut yt upon which I cannot do better then by Covering a copy of ye order taken for that purpose which accordingly I have enclosed & because it hath been thought in this City by Many prudent persons that Capt Leisler hath had very perticular Advices from your parts I am the more hapefull that Nothing shall be wanting

HoNBLE Sk -- I am Directed by the Genlemen Named of their Majesty s Councell of New York to give you an Account of the present state of affayres here & to Desire y^ Advice of your Honrs & others Concerned in ye Goverm* of yr Maestyes Colony of Connecticut yt upon which I cannot do better then by Covering a copy of ye order taken for that purpose which accordingly I have enclosed & because it hath been thought in this City by Many prudent persons that Capt Leisler hath had very perticular Advices from your parts I am the more hapefull that Nothing shall be wanting

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within your power Necessary for y Majistyes service Sc ye security of y^ part of Their Territoryes being in so Near a Neighbourhood to your selues

I am Honbie sr

Your Humble Serv'

M. C. Secretary To Coll Robert Treat at his house In Milford 4 March 169i

Endorsed on the back of the above : " This received Sabboth morning as I was going to meeting the gent" here perusing it desired you would hasten up w^^ speed & bring up one w^ you, that we may be a full Councill to doe what is necessary in the Case.

pr. Order John Allyn Seer March 8th 1690-1

*THE IT. GOV. & COUNCIL'S REASONS FOR RESISTING MAJOR INGOLDESBY.

BY THE LIEUT GOVENOR & COUNCIL

Present, The Lieu* Govenor Johannes Vermilye

P: De Lay Noy Sam^ Staats

Thomas Williams Johannes Provoost

Endorsed on the back of the above : " This received Sabboth morning as I was going to meeting the gent" here perusing it desired you would hasten up w^^ speed & bring up one w^ you, that we may be a full Councill to doe what is necessary in the Case.

pr. Order John Allyn Seer March 8th 1690-1

*THE IT. GOV. & COUNCIL'S REASONS FOR RESISTING MAJOR INGOLDESBY.

BY THE LIEUT GOVENOR & COUNCIL

Present, The Lieu* Govenor Johannes Vermilye

P: De Lay Noy Sam^ Staats

Thomas Williams Johannes Provoost

Hendrick Jansen Jacob Mauriz

•Robert Le Cock In persuance of his Majestys letter bearing date the 30*^ July 1689 for governing this province untill further orders &c --

Their Majesties said Interest hath been asserted & defended the peace of the Province preserved untill the arrival of Certain Ships with Soldiers & ammunitions Under the direction of his Excellency Col^ Slaughter who as we are credibly informed so

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"we imdoubtably believe has his Majesties Commission to govern this province & further orders concerning us but unfortunately Seperated at Sea --

-- Now so it is that Major Richard Ingoldesby Capt" of a Company of the aforesaid Soldiers without producing any Instructions orders or other power from his Majesty or his Excellency Saving a Commission to be Captain as aforesaid commanding him to observe Such orders as he shall receive from his Majesty's the Governor that now is or for the time being --

He the said Major did sumn'.on this his Majesty's fort to be surrendered into his possession, otherwise upon refusal the Lieu* Governor to be Esteemed no friend to their Majesties, King William & Queen Mary --

-- Now so it is that Major Richard Ingoldesby Capt" of a Company of the aforesaid Soldiers without producing any Instructions orders or other power from his Majesty or his Excellency Saving a Commission to be Captain as aforesaid commanding him to observe Such orders as he shall receive from his Majesty's the Governor that now is or for the time being --

He the said Major did sumn'.on this his Majesty's fort to be surrendered into his possession, otherwise upon refusal the Lieu* Governor to be Esteemed no friend to their Majesties, King William & Queen Mary --

Likewise he the said Major did issue forth a Certain Mandate or warrent to raise forces for his assistance in all things & Matters concerning to & in fulfilUng a Commission from their Majesties King William & Queen Mary, furnishing such who are disaffected to the quiet of the Government with Amunition &c, Encouraging Papists & other proffigate persons to insult over, & disturb the good Subjects of their Majesties --

Also hath taken upon him to Superintend the Militia of this City with repeated provocations against the Commander in Chief of his Majesties fort «&c,' notwithstanding due Notice & Caution hath been given Lim to the Contrary --

Farthermore hath abused such who were employed to fetch provision of wood for his Majesties Garrison by disarming & uncloathing them to search for papers under frivolous pretences -- And to add to all this, he the said Major did Excite induce encourage & head great numbers of papists and french, Amongst others of the inhabitants of this City, with force of Arms to show themselves in a Rouatous, Riotous hostile manner putting the rest of the good inhabitants of this City in fear of their Lives & possessions without the least Colour or cause shown, or declared for so doing with many more unwarrentable practices, all which tend to confusion & destruction being Contrary to the peace of our Sovereign Lord & Lady W^ & Mary King & Queen of England, Scotland France & Ireland defenders of the faith &c -- theii

Farthermore hath abused such who were employed to fetch provision of wood for his Majesties Garrison by disarming & uncloathing them to search for papers under frivolous pretences -- And to add to all this, he the said Major did Excite induce encourage & head great numbers of papists and french, Amongst others of the inhabitants of this City, with force of Arms to show themselves in a Rouatous, Riotous hostile manner putting the rest of the good inhabitants of this City in fear of their Lives & possessions without the least Colour or cause shown, or declared for so doing with many more unwarrentable practices, all which tend to confusion & destruction being Contrary to the peace of our Sovereign Lord & Lady W^ & Mary King & Queen of England, Scotland France & Ireland defenders of the faith &c -- theii

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Crown & dignity & Supremacy over this province & the welfare & tranquility of their good Subjects therein,

Be it therefore made known, Published & declared & we do hereby publish & declare to all Mankind but more especially to the good Subjects of their aforesaid Majesties within this province yet for the aforementioned Reasons &ca we are constrained to take up arms in defence of their Majesties Supremacy over this province & the Conversation of the peace & welfare of their Subjects within the Scune together with the rights & preveliges of this City untill the arrivall of his said Excellency or his Majesties farther Orders --

Be it therefore made known, Published & declared & we do hereby publish & declare to all Mankind but more especially to the good Subjects of their aforesaid Majesties within this province yet for the aforementioned Reasons &ca we are constrained to take up arms in defence of their Majesties Supremacy over this province & the Conversation of the peace & welfare of their Subjects within the Scune together with the rights & preveliges of this City untill the arrivall of his said Excellency or his Majesties farther Orders --

And to hereby require command & desire all their Majesties loving Subjects within this prSvince to aid & assist us fo the end aforesaid

Farther protesting Against the said Major Ingoldesby & his Confederates illegal unwarrantable & undue practices, & that none do presume to Aid & ^sist him, or them therein, as they will answer for the blood Shed & other damages, & ill Consequinces, that Shall be committed. Sustained, or accrue thereby but on the Contrary do forbid the same. Yet he the said Major & others his Confederates & accomplices do totally desist from all unwarrentable practices whatsoever & return to the peace of our Sovereign Lord & Lady William & Mary, King & Queen of England Scotland France & Ireland defenders of the faith &c, as they are in duty bound, according to their several Stations & relations, this done & caused to be forthwith published at fort William this 5^^ of March in the third year of their Majesties •re^ Anno Dom 169 f

Yet he the said Major & others his Confederates & accomplices do totally desist from all unwarrentable practices whatsoever & return to the peace of our Sovereign Lord & Lady William & Mary, King & Queen of England Scotland France & Ireland defenders of the faith &c, as they are in duty bound, according to their several Stations & relations, this done & caused to be forthwith published at fort William this 5^^ of March in the third year of their Majesties •re^ Anno Dom 169 f

tHE MAGISTRATES OF WESTCHESTER C^ TO COLL. GRAHAM.

Westchester March 8 1691 '1 3gR -- The occasion of troubling your Honour att this time is to iicquaint thatt there is number of People in this County who haue Richard Penton at their head who doe denie the Government and Vilify all authoretie in this County yea declaring thatt the Com-

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ancler in Chiefes his Administration of the Government to be without Authoroty and all proceedings under him to be Illegal upon That foundation they glory Themselves of a Turns ; and are so bold to publicly declare themselves Leisler's men which they presumptiously without regard or respect To Law haue abused the Justices in Executing there office by ill wordes animating Each other ; so thatt itt is to be feared ; they haue no better intention than a New Rebellion, to prevent which if the Principall Ringleaders might be sent for to New Yorke and there secured itt might prevent the Mescheife of Tumultuos Breaking the Geiyle here in this County for such things haue been threatned ; If such as oune Penton to be there Major & Penton declares to be hi« 'Captain and others thatt dare and threaten y° under SherifFe in the Executing of his office be fetcht doune It may preuent further trouble the Person Principally concern^l is Richard Penton & one Robert Bloomer and such others as you may be informed further by the Report and affidavets hereinclosed all which is sent you by the undersherifFe who can declare further The aspect of y® times and the Common Safety of the County oblidgeth us to give you this trouble Desiring, thatt according to our bounden Duty our humble Indeavors & Service be presented to the Comander ia Chiefe and Councell Wee Subscribe ourselves S"" your Honours obliged and

ancler in Chiefes his Administration of the Government to be without Authoroty and all proceedings under him to be Illegal upon That foundation they glory Themselves of a Turns ; and are so bold to publicly declare themselves Leisler's men which they presumptiously without regard or respect To Law haue abused the Justices in Executing there office by ill wordes animating Each other ; so thatt itt is to be feared ; they haue no better intention than a New Rebellion, to prevent which if the Principall Ringleaders might be sent for to New Yorke and there secured itt might prevent the Mescheife of Tumultuos Breaking the Geiyle here in this County for such things haue been threatned ; If such as oune Penton to be there Major & Penton declares to be hi« 'Captain and others thatt dare and threaten y° under SherifFe in the Executing of his office be fetcht doune It may preuent further trouble the Person Principally concern^l is Richard Penton & one Robert Bloomer and such others as you may be informed further by the Report and affidavets hereinclosed all which is sent you by the undersherifFe who can declare further The aspect of y® times and the Common Safety of the County oblidgeth us to give you this trouble Desiring, thatt according to our bounden Duty our humble Indeavors & Service be presented to the Comander ia Chiefe and Councell Wee Subscribe ourselves S"" your Honours obliged and

humble Servants

John Pell John Palmeb William Barnes

humble Servants

John Pell John Palmeb William Barnes

Addressed,

To y« Honbi«

James Greyham Esq' theire Magesties Attorney Generall in

New Yorke

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SECT CLARKSON TO COLL. WILLET.

Gentlemen -- In answer to yours of the 6"^ Inst. The Gen^l of their Maj'''®^ Councill here suppose their former Lett^ sufficient on their part for your proceeding forward to this place w^^ the men you have call'd tog«other for their Maj^'^^ service & necessary aid of their forces latly sent from England for the protection of this Colony. They admire you sould suffer any delay in this affair since all your safties as well as the peace of this citty depends upon your timely appearance on this occasion. Great numbers of armd men daily resort to the fort here and it may be reasonably feared som designes are .on foot ag^ their Maj^'^s intrest and the quiet of their good subjects in this province. I am desired to acquaint you that you are to preserve the peace by all means in your March hither. The Rest is Left to your discretion.

To Levt Coll Thomas Willett 8 March 1690.

Hartford March 11 1690-1. Honoured S^ -- Yours of the 4*^ Instant with its Inclosed we receiued, & as we haue been much rejoyced in the news of their Ma^'^s pleasure to make his excelencie Col: Slauter the Governo' of their prouince of New York & that he is dayly hopefully expected there, so is it o^ greife to hear that those Hon^'® persons named of his excclencies councill with the souldery obtayne no better Treatment Avith Capt" Leisler, then you giue us an acco* of & that the peace of the citty comes under Jealousies or hazard. In compliance with your desires to vs for aduice we haue writ to Capt" Leisler & have Inclosed it open which please to peruse &, seal & deliuer it him as you shall be ordered by the Hon^ic Gentlemen of the councill It may seem a mean thing to aduise to peace &<^ as we haue done & to reflect a supposition of the contrery on capt" Leisler which after the maner of his late dealings with vs may find but slight acceptance but as things are we can say no lesse to him nor more to your selfe & the Gent"^ of the

In compliance with your desires to vs for aduice we haue writ to Capt" Leisler & have Inclosed it open which please to peruse &, seal & deliuer it him as you shall be ordered by the Hon^ic Gentlemen of the councill It may seem a mean thing to aduise to peace &<^ as we haue done & to reflect a supposition of the contrery on capt" Leisler which after the maner of his late dealings with vs may find but slight acceptance but as things are we can say no lesse to him nor more to your selfe & the Gent"^ of the

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councill & all concerned, then as much as is possible to auoyd contest with Capt" Leisler & rather to bear any thing tolerable & redressible till his excelencies arriuall, then to use any force till then, & as for those aduices we haue formerly giuen Capt" Leisler it was onely to Secure as much as in vs lay theire Ma^'cs Interest, & we are not with out considerable greiuences from him: which time we hope will giue us an opportunety to Imparte for a better vindication then we can hope for from him. If he should proceed to such rashnesse as to use hostillity against the citty upon notice thereof we must attend what we find to be o^ duty to their Ma*'**» we hope God in mercy will prevent such things by means of the councills pruedence. pray p^sent o"^ humble Seruice to his excelencie If arriued & to the Hon^^ie Col. Dudley with those Gent° Named of the councill which with respects to your selfe is all at present from

If he should proceed to such rashnesse as to use hostillity against the citty upon notice thereof we must attend what we find to be o^ duty to their Ma*'**» we hope God in mercy will prevent such things by means of the councills pruedence. pray p^sent o"^ humble Seruice to his excelencie If arriued & to the Hon^^ie Col. Dudley with those Gent° Named of the councill which with respects to your selfe is all at present from

S"^ your freinds & seruants the Governor" & Councill of their Ma^'^^ colony of Conecticut p their order Signed p John Allyn Sec'"y Please to conceale our mode

of conueyance to Capt" Leisler Address These

For the Honoured M' M: Clarkson Secre^i'y of their Ma^'«^ Province , of New Yorke in N Yorke post haste this for his

Maties Speciall Seruice

Hartford March 11th 1690-1 Honoured S" -- We lately receiued a letter dated 4th instant subscribed by m"" Clarkson Secreti'y wherein is Inclosed a coppy of an order from Six Gent" named of the councill to sayd Secret"*y to Informe us of some violence used by some souldiers from the forte at Newyorke to a Sarg* & three Sentinells as they were passing in the streets of the city upon the rownds & that being Imprissoned by you Majo"" Ingoldsby their chiefe commander desired theire release but obtayned it not, but was wrot to by you that he had not to doe there which with other Circumstances of a

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Hartford March 11th 1690-1 Honoured S" -- We lately receiued a letter dated 4th instant subscribed by m"" Clarkson Secreti'y wherein is Inclosed a coppy of an order from Six Gent" named of the councill to sayd Secret"*y to Informe us of some violence used by some souldiers from the forte at Newyorke to a Sarg* & three Sentinells as they were passing in the streets of the city upon the rownds & that being Imprissoned by you Majo"" Ingoldsby their chiefe commander desired theire release but obtayned it not, but was wrot to by you that he had not to doe there which with other Circumstances of a

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trobleous aspect giues them occasion to desire our aduice, & Assistence, we cannot but on the sayd Signification, as theire Katies subjects & loueing Neighboures to the Jurisdiction of New yorke send you our aduice & desires That in as much as no reasonable doubt can be made but that the Ships & Gentlemen arriued doe com in subordination to his excelencie Col: Slauter & that his excelencie as Governo^^ from theire Ma^'^s is dayly expected at Newyorke that therefore you so act & demean your selfe as may noe wayes violate their Ma*'®^ subjects peace & safety, & what may occur of co^ntrouersy between your selfe & those Hon^ie persons of the councill so named be deferred as to decission till his excelencies arriuall (which we pray God to Hasten) to doe otherwise we think will not be your Interest, & though we haue occasion but too much to be sencible of the smale Interest we haue in you, yet we designe nothing in this, but what may Tend to their Ma*'®^ Interest, & whereas your profession hath been that upon their Ma^'^s orders you will deliuer the forte accordingly we hope w^e shall here of your dutifull Complyance therewith all, which wiil prevent any farther trouble to vs which with o'' respects is all at p'sent from the Gov*" & councill of the colony of Conecticutt p their order signed

trobleous aspect giues them occasion to desire our aduice, & Assistence, we cannot but on the sayd Signification, as theire Katies subjects & loueing Neighboures to the Jurisdiction of New yorke send you our aduice & desires That in as much as no reasonable doubt can be made but that the Ships & Gentlemen arriued doe com in subordination to his excelencie Col: Slauter & that his excelencie as Governo^^ from theire Ma^'^s is dayly expected at Newyorke that therefore you so act & demean your selfe as may noe wayes violate their Ma*'®^ subjects peace & safety, & what may occur of co^ntrouersy between your selfe & those Hon^ie persons of the councill so named be deferred as to decission till his excelencies arriuall (which we pray God to Hasten) to doe otherwise we think will not be your Interest, & though we haue occasion but too much to be sencible of the smale Interest we haue in you, yet we designe nothing in this, but what may Tend to their Ma*'®^ Interest, & whereas your profession hath been that upon their Ma^'^s orders you will deliuer the forte accordingly we hope w^e shall here of your dutifull Complyance therewith all, which wiil prevent any farther trouble to vs which with o'' respects is all at p'sent from the Gov*" & councill of the colony of Conecticutt p their order signed

John Allyn Sec^y Addressed These For Capt Jacob Leisler, Esq in the forte & New Yorke This

[Translation.] Brothers and beloved Subjects of their Majisties in Queens Kounty !

John Allyn Sec^y Addressed These For Capt Jacob Leisler, Esq in the forte & New Yorke This

[Translation.] Brothers and beloved Subjects of their Majisties in Queens Kounty !

We are informed and have remarked that the parties in New Yorck are now so violent that the danger of the whole County being bathed in blood is most imminent ; and as many of the Chiefs on both sides call for Peace, it is therefore considered by many as the best and only means for King's County and Queens County to proceed all together tomorrow at noon to the Ferry

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and to write together a Peace address, that all private questions may remain in statu quo and each continue in his place until the arrival of the Governor Slater or his Maj''®s further orders and that on both sides each shall allow his people to depart to their homes.

We sincerely trust that it will be signed by both parties such as we have given some idea of it for we must act herein as a third party. It is therefore our earnest request, and we testify also herein our innocence of any bloodshed and of all mischiefs which may arise thro' neglect of their duty

Your affectionate friend

G. Beekman Major Kings Flatbush March 12

County 169 f

SECY CLARKSON TO THE PEOPLE OF FLATBUSH.

Whereas divers of y^ Inhabitants of long Island and other parts of the Province have already shown their willingness to serve their Mamies in coming hither to the assistance of their forces. I am directed by the Gent^" of the Council to acquaint you y* it would be very acceptable to them & shall be so represented to his excellency, Coll. Sloughter, y* you exprest y zeal for their Majt'^* service as y neighbours have done To the Inhabitants

Whereas divers of y^ Inhabitants of long Island and other parts of the Province have already shown their willingness to serve their Mamies in coming hither to the assistance of their forces. I am directed by the Gent^" of the Council to acquaint you y* it would be very acceptable to them & shall be so represented to his excellency, Coll. Sloughter, y* you exprest y zeal for their Majt'^* service as y neighbours have done To the Inhabitants

of flack-bos.

13 March 1694

SECY CLAMSON TO ESQUIRE PLATT.

I am directed by the Gentl" nominated in and of their Majty' Counsill to forward to you the inclosed declaration to the intent that all there Maj^ies good subjectes may be satisfied of y® reassonablenesse of what is acted here for there Majt>es servis, and allthough in respect of yo^ remoatenesse they haue beene hetherto Vnwillinge to dessire yo^ assistance for the Suport of their Maj^i®* Intrest in this Cittie & partes adjacent, Yet the haue thought

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fitt to Let you know that if Captn Lashler shall by drawlnge greater Numbers of peopell to the fort Vrge a Nessessitie for it that you will as becometh his Majlis dutiefull Subjects bee ready to furnish such ayd of men out of yo^" Countie as there s*! Maj^'^ servis may require which will bee Signified to you as there may bee Occation you are dessired to Pubhsh this Letf & declaration & soe to convey them from Towne to Towne through yo^ Countie

fitt to Let you know that if Captn Lashler shall by drawlnge greater Numbers of peopell to the fort Vrge a Nessessitie for it that you will as becometh his Majlis dutiefull Subjects bee ready to furnish such ayd of men out of yo^" Countie as there s*! Maj^'^ servis may require which will bee Signified to you as there may bee Occation you are dessired to Pubhsh this Letf & declaration & soe to convey them from Towne to Towne through yo^ Countie

To All officers Civill & Millitary in y® County of Suffolk 14 March 9f

Ja. Ebenetys Plat Esq. at his house in Huntington

SEC. CLARKSON TO COL. TOWNLEY &c.

SiE -- I am directed by y** Gent^" of their Majt'^s Council for this Province to acquaint you y* y^' Comp herew^h ^yt forces you can conveniently raise, will be acceptable to y"* & seems necessary for their Majt'*^^ Service & the prevention of great mischiefs unto this Citty & p^^ adjacent w^h w* speed you possible can

yr humble serv* To Coll Townley M. C. Sec

Capt Bowne 14 March 169 a

SEC. CLARKSON TO MAJ^ INGOLDESBY.

New York 15th March 1690-1 . These are by Advice & Direction of the Gentlemen of their Majistyes Councill of this Territory to Inform you of y® necessity that this City & y® parts adjacent Stand in of y^ assistance of your self & y"" Majistys good subjects of your County, for y« support & ye preuenton of outrages, justly feared from ye dayly Coming of forces unto y ' fort of this place & to Desire that )

New York 15th March 1690-1 . These are by Advice & Direction of the Gentlemen of their Majistyes Councill of this Territory to Inform you of y® necessity that this City & y® parts adjacent Stand in of y^ assistance of your self & y"" Majistys good subjects of your County, for y« support & ye preuenton of outrages, justly feared from ye dayly Coming of forces unto y ' fort of this place & to Desire that )

ou

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will rayse & bring hither with what speed may be so many as are Williftg & ready to Shew y Loyalty in Joyning with their Majestyes forces here to save themselves & this City from Confusion & blood. Let such as foliar you be well armed & care shallbe taken for Quarters for them, & of y^ Improvement of y^ Majestyes Service in all things by

Endorsed S*" your

To Majr Ingoldy

15 MarcL

Whereas there is just reason to aprehend that some ill designe is on hand by. Jacob Liesler & those adhering to him for the disturbing if not distroying the wellfare of their Maj^'^s good Subjects in this Citty together with their forces & stores of Amunition by. the Continual Alarms we have from y™ and their gathing together in the fort and Whereas we are well asured if yt due regard to their Maj^'^^ intrest here and the good & wellfare of this place I have thought fitt by & w^^ the Consent of y® gentlemen named of their Maj*'®« Councill to desire and require you on their Maj^'^s behalf y* you will w' Speed Possible Assist their Maj<^«« forces in y« preservation of their Maj^'^s Subjects and Stores here from any Violence w^fa Such a number of Armed Men out of all y"^ towns in yr County as can possible be spared and here due Care shall be taken for their maintenance and quarters So I heartily bid you farewell

Jacob Liesler & those adhering to him for the disturbing if not distroying the wellfare of their Maj^'^s good Subjects in this Citty together with their forces & stores of Amunition by. the Continual Alarms we have from y™ and their gathing together in the fort and Whereas we are well asured if yt due regard to their Maj^'^^ intrest here and the good & wellfare of this place I have thought fitt by & w^^ the Consent of y® gentlemen named of their Maj*'®« Councill to desire and require you on their Maj^'^s behalf y* you will w' Speed Possible Assist their Maj<^«« forces in y« preservation of their Maj^'^s Subjects and Stores here from any Violence w^fa Such a number of Armed Men out of all y"^ towns in yr County as can possible be spared and here due Care shall be taken for their maintenance and quarters So I heartily bid you farewell

To all Officers Millitary & Civill in Kings County On Long Island. Endorsed --

Dirck Janse Ammerman Amesfoort Michiel hanse

Bruckland Peter Strycker

Midwout 16 March 169 f VOL. II. 22

338 ADMINISTRATION OF

SEC. CLARlCSON TO CAPT JACKSON OF HEMPSTEAD.

To Capt Jackson

It being observed that there are few of you town of Hemsted and some other towns adjacent in this City at this time &. being assured of y® readiness of your people for y Majestys Service I am directed by y« Gentlemen named of y^ Majestys Council to write to you advising you to draw together so many of y^ Soldiers as are inclind to follow you & March them Hither forthwith to assist yr Maj*''* forces here th' No Mischeif happen to y« City by y^ present armed force in y^ fort

It being observed that there are few of you town of Hemsted and some other towns adjacent in this City at this time &. being assured of y® readiness of your people for y Majestys Service I am directed by y« Gentlemen named of y^ Majestys Council to write to you advising you to draw together so many of y^ Soldiers as are inclind to follow you & March them Hither forthwith to assist yr Maj*''* forces here th' No Mischeif happen to y« City by y^ present armed force in y^ fort

SEC. CLAMSON TO COLL. TREAT.

HoN^^* SJ* -- by direction of y® Gentlemen nominated of there Majt'«3 Counsel of this Province I addressed a Letf to yo"" Hon» ye 4th Instant givinge you to Vnderstand what matter occurred at that tyme in this place Since u'^h Capt" Lashler hath by frequent Allarums & Severall other wayes drawne together all Sutch disaffected persons as ware found in the Neighboriehod of this place having payed & deteyned Severall Boates & goods in a hostile manor & by menacies threates &. Severall other Yndue & disorderly practisses givin Just Occation to the Gentlemen of there Maj*'^ Coxmsell to Suspect his intentions & that hee may haue some designe Vpon his Maj^ies Stores of Amunition & those forces Sent by there Majt'*^ for the Suport of this Govemem* & Whereas they Canot but Conceive you will deeme yo'" Selfes deepely Conserned in the preservation of there Maj^'^^ Intrest in this province they haue therefore thought fitt to accquainte you with what hath passed here & to dessire yo^ Neighborly Assistance in this Exigencie for the Suport of theire Maj*'^ good Subjects by afordinge vs Sutch ayd of Armed Men as can bee moast Speedely bee drawne logether from the Neighboring Townes to the number of three or four hundred & due care will bee here taken for theire Kind entertainement & that they bee well quartered & provided for with Viectuals

Severall other Yndue & disorderly practisses givin Just Occation to the Gentlemen of there Maj*'^ Coxmsell to Suspect his intentions & that hee may haue some designe Vpon his Maj^ies Stores of Amunition & those forces Sent by there Majt'*^ for the Suport of this Govemem* & Whereas they Canot but Conceive you will deeme yo'" Selfes deepely Conserned in the preservation of there Maj^'^^ Intrest in this province they haue therefore thought fitt to accquainte you with what hath passed here & to dessire yo^ Neighborly Assistance in this Exigencie for the Suport of theire Maj*'^ good Subjects by afordinge vs Sutch ayd of Armed Men as can bee moast Speedely bee drawne logether from the Neighboring Townes to the number of three or four hundred & due care will bee here taken for theire Kind entertainement & that they bee well quartered & provided for with Viectuals

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I haue here inclosed Sent you a coppie of there Last declaration for y*" more ampell information.

I am further directed to acquaint you that y® Gentlemen have before y" your letter of y® Instant & your good aduice y^^in is

acceptable to them & to assure you that all possible Methods are & have been taken to saue y^' effusion of blood & purely to secure ourselves y^ Majesties forces & this City from ruine &• Judge no Other method then what is above viz: by your assistance to shew yt we are able to support ours selves will secure us In which you must allow the gentlemen upon the place best to vnderstand y^ necessity & if after Mischeifs happen we can but humbly represent to y Majesty's our care & sollicitude for y^ support preservation & peace of y® place where we are, & from which we shall be forced to depart & leave all things a prey to y^ rage of very ill Men if his Majestys subjects Next us, shall not do what is propper on y*^ parts, y^ Govern* perceive his Majestys subjects of y^ Next town very ready to offer y"^ assistance but were not willing to do any thing of themselves to aduise or allow y' comeing without y*^ directions & therefore do again lay it before you & pray your speedy & plain resolution herein.

acceptable to them & to assure you that all possible Methods are & have been taken to saue y^' effusion of blood & purely to secure ourselves y^ Majesties forces & this City from ruine &• Judge no Other method then what is above viz: by your assistance to shew yt we are able to support ours selves will secure us In which you must allow the gentlemen upon the place best to vnderstand y^ necessity & if after Mischeifs happen we can but humbly represent to y Majesty's our care & sollicitude for y^ support preservation & peace of y® place where we are, & from which we shall be forced to depart & leave all things a prey to y^ rage of very ill Men if his Majestys subjects Next us, shall not do what is propper on y*^ parts, y^ Govern* perceive his Majestys subjects of y^ Next town very ready to offer y"^ assistance but were not willing to do any thing of themselves to aduise or allow y' comeing without y*^ directions & therefore do again lay it before you & pray your speedy & plain resolution herein.

Endorsed

To Coll Treat 16 March 169f-

[Fragment.]

COMMISSION TO MAJ^ INGOy)SBY TO COMMAND THE TROOPS AT NEW YORK

That having duly considered the unavoidable necessity of puting their Maj^'^s good subjects in a posture of Defence against the depredations oppressions frequent alarms and Thretts of Jacob Leisler and his accomplices and for the securing the peace of this province, wee have Desired the Hon''i^i«^ Maj^ Rich: Ingoldesby The Chief Comander of their Majt'^^ forces sent hither to take into his care and charge the defending their Majt'e* subjects in this proA-ince from any ourtagious and hostile proceedings what-

That having duly considered the unavoidable necessity of puting their Maj^'^s good subjects in a posture of Defence against the depredations oppressions frequent alarms and Thretts of Jacob Leisler and his accomplices and for the securing the peace of this province, wee have Desired the Hon''i^i«^ Maj^ Rich: Ingoldesby The Chief Comander of their Majt'^^ forces sent hither to take into his care and charge the defending their Majt'e* subjects in this proA-ince from any ourtagious and hostile proceedings what-

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so-ever in such maner ami by such proper & just means as to him shall seem reasonable Till such time as his excellency Coll'il' Hen: Slaughter shall arrive or their Maj^'^^ pleasure shall be farther known and wee Desire that all his Maj^'^^ ubjects will yeilJ obedience to the said Maj' accordingly

God Save King William & Queen Mary

DECLARATION OF LEISLER AND HIS PARTY AGAINST MAJOR INGOLDSBY AND HIS COUNCIL. 16 MARCH 1691.

[From a Dutch Manuscript in State Department.] We The Lieft. Governor & Council, Burghers and other Inhabitants of this Province, City & County of New York, loyal subjects of their Majesties King William and Queen Mary, in the presence of God, of Angels, and of Men declare some of the reasons of our urgent and pressing efforts and (with Gods help) Resolutions &c to defend their said Majesties' Dignity and supremacy in & over this Province, the Protestant Religion, and to Secure ourselves and our Posterity against all power authority or force derived from the late King James or any holding, acting from or under him, or claiming to do so by virtue of the Great Seal or other Signet whatever it may be, which has been or now is again delivered to any peison whomsoever, be their pretentions, Interpretations, or explanations ever so plausible, to disguise, revive or encourage the same ; notwithstanding those who would Invade our Rights and perpetrate their evil designs, ignorant of the Truth of our Actions falseljy & speciously represent us in the most horrible and hateful light to the World:

Governor & Council, Burghers and other Inhabitants of this Province, City & County of New York, loyal subjects of their Majesties King William and Queen Mary, in the presence of God, of Angels, and of Men declare some of the reasons of our urgent and pressing efforts and (with Gods help) Resolutions &c to defend their said Majesties' Dignity and supremacy in & over this Province, the Protestant Religion, and to Secure ourselves and our Posterity against all power authority or force derived from the late King James or any holding, acting from or under him, or claiming to do so by virtue of the Great Seal or other Signet whatever it may be, which has been or now is again delivered to any peison whomsoever, be their pretentions, Interpretations, or explanations ever so plausible, to disguise, revive or encourage the same ; notwithstanding those who would Invade our Rights and perpetrate their evil designs, ignorant of the Truth of our Actions falseljy & speciously represent us in the most horrible and hateful light to the World:

That on Major Richard Ingoldesby's arrival with his Majestys troops, proper accommodations were offered for himself, his people & ammunition until the arrival of his excellency Colonel Sloughter ; or until he should exhibit his Majesty's orders regarding us.

That the said Major hath rejected our offer, demanding the absolute possession of his Majesty's said fort by the refusal of which the Lieut. Govern^ was then to be considered an enemy

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That on Major Richard Ingoldesby's arrival with his Majestys troops, proper accommodations were offered for himself, his people & ammunition until the arrival of his excellency Colonel Sloughter ; or until he should exhibit his Majesty's orders regarding us.

That the said Major hath rejected our offer, demanding the absolute possession of his Majesty's said fort by the refusal of which the Lieut. Govern^ was then to be considered an enemy

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of th(-ir Majesties King William & Queen Mary ; the said Major having not the smallest direction or order on the subject from their Majesties or Collonell Sloughter.

That said Major hath issued a Mandate to raise forces in this province, inviting and deterring their Majesties faithful subjects, pretending to have Commission from their Majesties for so doing, though he really could not produce any when thereunto requested. That said Major and his Confederates have obstructed and Controled the Mayors Court of this City and contemned the Civil authority thereof contrary to the terms which he promised to observe on which condition he had the use of the City hall to quarter his troops.

That, notwithstanding the aforesaid Conditions, the said Major did take upon him to Superintend the Militia of this City, asserting that no one should go the rounds but himself

That the said Major or Confederates did suffer and permit armed soldiers under his command, in contempt of the King's Lieut Governor to pass his Majesty's fort more than 8 times in one night thereby to provoke said Lieut. Governor to commit some hostile act, which we allow the World to judge of.

That, notwithstanding the aforesaid Conditions, the said Major did take upon him to Superintend the Militia of this City, asserting that no one should go the rounds but himself

That the said Major or Confederates did suffer and permit armed soldiers under his command, in contempt of the King's Lieut Governor to pass his Majesty's fort more than 8 times in one night thereby to provoke said Lieut. Governor to commit some hostile act, which we allow the World to judge of.

That the said Major & Confederates have caused a false interpretation to be given to a certain plain letter sent Jiim to forbid and not to allow any such irregular proceedings, viz. his people to pass the fort as Rounds &c. -- insinuating thereby among good Subjects, that the said Lieut. Governor did not consider him and his Majesty's soldiers worthy to tread the soil of this Province -- that said Lieut. Governor kept this Province for some foreign Prince or State ; though the Words in truth will bear no such construction, as by said letter will appear

That contrary to a declaration of the said Major dated the 2^ Feb wherein he promises that no one under his command shall disturb any of his Majesty's good Subjects, he and his confederates not only continue in prison but strip and beat divers of said subjects who were about their lawful employments & innocent occasions

That the said Major and confederates have fomented & invented seditious distinctions among his Majesty's Subjects of the

Governor kept this Province for some foreign Prince or State ; though the Words in truth will bear no such construction, as by said letter will appear

That contrary to a declaration of the said Major dated the 2^ Feb wherein he promises that no one under his command shall disturb any of his Majesty's good Subjects, he and his confederates not only continue in prison but strip and beat divers of said subjects who were about their lawful employments & innocent occasions

That the said Major and confederates have fomented & invented seditious distinctions among his Majesty's Subjects of the

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English & Dutch Nations, whereby woeful divisions have arisen to a degree of hate that threatens the destruction of each other if not seasonably prevented.

That the said Major hath upheld, encouraged and protected avowed Papists in arms who act insolently and put the good Inhabitants in fear of their lives by presenting loaded muskets at their bodies when employed, according to their duty, in the King's Service

That the said Major &ca. have forbidden the Lieut. Governor's Officers to proclaim an order by beat of drum, or to pass before the City Hall the customary place thereof, for divers persons both officers and others deserters from Albany and Esopus, to shew cause for quitting their posts and did and do countenance & entertain the said deserters amongst the rebelleous crowd to the abatement & discouragement of his Ma^'^^s Service

That said Major &c. have maintained, employed and entertained some of the French Nation suspected Papists to spy and to betray their majesties fortress by night who were taken in the very fact Extraordinarily armed.

Governor's Officers to proclaim an order by beat of drum, or to pass before the City Hall the customary place thereof, for divers persons both officers and others deserters from Albany and Esopus, to shew cause for quitting their posts and did and do countenance & entertain the said deserters amongst the rebelleous crowd to the abatement & discouragement of his Ma^'^^s Service

That said Major &c. have maintained, employed and entertained some of the French Nation suspected Papists to spy and to betray their majesties fortress by night who were taken in the very fact Extraordinarily armed.

That the said Major &"» did seize and stop a boat & people sent for Wood for the use of his Majesty's garrison, ill treating and abusing them without the least cause or provocation.

That the said Major &ca ^[^ surprise at night the Centinels who were placed for the safekeeping of this City's fortification, thus determining to make himself master thereof like an enemy in a declared War.

That divers gentlemen named of the Council, have approved, excited and encouraged the said Major's unjustifiable and pernicious behaviour herein by directing their orders to Officers appointed by authority from the late King James who by virtue of said Commissions, pursuant to said Council's said orders, have levied (Sicontinue to levy forces in divers parts of the Province to strengthen and prosecute their Godless designs ; which said Councillors together with said Major have assumed the governing power in and over this Province which they have exercised by assembling, and making Judicial acts, without exhibiting or declaring the least power or order from his present Majesty so to do, notwith-

That divers gentlemen named of the Council, have approved, excited and encouraged the said Major's unjustifiable and pernicious behaviour herein by directing their orders to Officers appointed by authority from the late King James who by virtue of said Commissions, pursuant to said Council's said orders, have levied (Sicontinue to levy forces in divers parts of the Province to strengthen and prosecute their Godless designs ; which said Councillors together with said Major have assumed the governing power in and over this Province which they have exercised by assembling, and making Judicial acts, without exhibiting or declaring the least power or order from his present Majesty so to do, notwith-

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standing application has been made to them for satisfaction therein.

That the said Major, Councillors & Confederates or their mandates have declared and branded all who deny their authority or do not obey their notices and orders, with the Infamous name of Rebels, tho' their signal Loyalty is Manifest to the whole Province.

That the said Major hath demanded the key of the City gates which being refused, he hath violently burst the locks and broke them open.

That the s^ Major &«* hath formally demanded the surrender of the Blockhouse belonging to this City, as if there were actual war between him, his Confederates and his Majesty's faithful subjects.

That s^ gentlemen of said Council have, further, abetted, connived at and contributed to and encouraged divers of the rebellious forces by quartering them in their houses and comforting them

That the said Major hath demanded the key of the City gates which being refused, he hath violently burst the locks and broke them open.

That the s^ Major &«* hath formally demanded the surrender of the Blockhouse belonging to this City, as if there were actual war between him, his Confederates and his Majesty's faithful subjects.

That s^ gentlemen of said Council have, further, abetted, connived at and contributed to and encouraged divers of the rebellious forces by quartering them in their houses and comforting them

That one of the Citizens who was seized and abused by an officer under said Major's command without any cause or provocation, was actually beaten by the said Major & reviled for being assistant to the Lieut Governor

That a certain Blasphemous Privateer with other confederates & accomplices by and with the said Major did ill treat and cruelly wound certain messengers sent by said Lieut Governor to the said Major to demand some persons unwarrantably made prisoners.

That in consequence of the illegal proceedings of the said Major together with those of said Council and Confederates, the Tax which was Granted by the Assembly for the support and payment of the expences of the Government during the present war is wholly prevented, whereby the forces levied for their Majesties extraordinary service at Albany are discouraged, who for want of support it is feared may be forced to desert that post on which the security of this province principally depends.

Besides, The constant menaces & threats against his Majesty's garrison by those who under the government of the late King James advised and contributed to the encouragement of papists priests & seminary to the great discouragement and diminution

That in consequence of the illegal proceedings of the said Major together with those of said Council and Confederates, the Tax which was Granted by the Assembly for the support and payment of the expences of the Government during the present war is wholly prevented, whereby the forces levied for their Majesties extraordinary service at Albany are discouraged, who for want of support it is feared may be forced to desert that post on which the security of this province principally depends.

Besides, The constant menaces & threats against his Majesty's garrison by those who under the government of the late King James advised and contributed to the encouragement of papists priests & seminary to the great discouragement and diminution

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of the true protestant Religion influencing & operating by the authority of saiil King alarmed their Majesties subjects for their lives and Liberties until (thro' Gods blessing) his present Majesty's successful arms pushed the point in such a manner, that no more hope was left them. They were then forced to profess Loyalty to their Most august Majesties as a cloak, whereby they may possess better opportunity and advantages to avenge themselves on those who were instrumental in depriving them of power to accomplish the former Godless designs and machinations which they set on foot with other loose, debauched and dissolute persons of a robbing and plundering habit of Life watching until they have their opportunity, to make their attacks & spoliations. Of these there hath been due warning and advice by divers declarations and protestations &''^ hoping that they may thereby reflect and desist, if not reduced, from said practices. But so it is, all moral means thereunto have been without effect still persisting and increasing their numbers both by a crowd of papists and french whose greatest hope is considered to be from these friends, being approved apostates from the Protestant Church and equal destroyers of it, not hesitating to declare their Bloody Resolutions of which they have been convicted & the perpetration of which would endanger the whole Province

Of these there hath been due warning and advice by divers declarations and protestations &''^ hoping that they may thereby reflect and desist, if not reduced, from said practices. But so it is, all moral means thereunto have been without effect still persisting and increasing their numbers both by a crowd of papists and french whose greatest hope is considered to be from these friends, being approved apostates from the Protestant Church and equal destroyers of it, not hesitating to declare their Bloody Resolutions of which they have been convicted & the perpetration of which would endanger the whole Province

Wherefore being unwilling to deliver Ourselves and descendants with our Properties to be reduced to such a miserable state & Condition as the a\)ove related particulars certainly threaten, We have Resolved & do Resolve to resist the same to the utmost of our power, at the hazard of our lives & properties; united with & assisted by our said Lieut. Governor and each other, for the maintenance of that Law & Liberty which God & our Gracious Sovereign have granted us, abhorring & detesting all such as Brand us with the opprobrious and undeserved character of Rebels, whereby they would withdraw us from our duty to God, the King and Ourselves to become a prey to their Implacable malice & Violence ; with firm confidence that having made so plain and clear an offer, namely That every thing should remain in the former inoffensive condition until his Excellency Coll Sloughter's arrival or until the appearance of his Majesty's

Governor and each other, for the maintenance of that Law & Liberty which God & our Gracious Sovereign have granted us, abhorring & detesting all such as Brand us with the opprobrious and undeserved character of Rebels, whereby they would withdraw us from our duty to God, the King and Ourselves to become a prey to their Implacable malice & Violence ; with firm confidence that having made so plain and clear an offer, namely That every thing should remain in the former inoffensive condition until his Excellency Coll Sloughter's arrival or until the appearance of his Majesty's

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orders concerning us which is now wished for in the highest degree, by all his Majesty's Loyal subjects and true protestants who will approve hereof, being driven to our last refuge and means of relief.

Wherefore we are forced to declare the said Major his evil councillors and all their confederates to be enemies to God, their present Majesties & the peace & welfare of this people and Province so long as they continue in such state and proceedings. Thereby forbidding them to continue in hostility or to commit or persist in any of the aforesaid unwarrantable practices, but to the contrary, that they altogether recede and desist from their pernicious designs, intentions and purposes, or aiding or otherwise encouraging them; and that they do forthwith discharge & disband all the said forces which have been raised within this Province or elsewhere, which are hereby commanded forthwith to return & repair to their several places of abode and stations and to keep the peace of our Sovereign Lord the King as they will answer the consequences which may ensue, by the contrary, to God, their Majesties or his Excellency Col. Sloughter &c -- whether Bloodshed or other Mischiefs or Damages, the effects of their so just provocations, it being our stedfast resolutions to pursue and destroy all such as shall henceforth be found under those wicked circumstances aforesaid; trusting in Almighty God to deliver us from & to render us victorious over their Majesties & our enemies & such impious and unreasonable men.

Thereby forbidding them to continue in hostility or to commit or persist in any of the aforesaid unwarrantable practices, but to the contrary, that they altogether recede and desist from their pernicious designs, intentions and purposes, or aiding or otherwise encouraging them; and that they do forthwith discharge & disband all the said forces which have been raised within this Province or elsewhere, which are hereby commanded forthwith to return & repair to their several places of abode and stations and to keep the peace of our Sovereign Lord the King as they will answer the consequences which may ensue, by the contrary, to God, their Majesties or his Excellency Col. Sloughter &c -- whether Bloodshed or other Mischiefs or Damages, the effects of their so just provocations, it being our stedfast resolutions to pursue and destroy all such as shall henceforth be found under those wicked circumstances aforesaid; trusting in Almighty God to deliver us from & to render us victorious over their Majesties & our enemies & such impious and unreasonable men. Thus done at Fort William March 16*^ in the S^ year of the reigne of their Majesties William & Mary King & Queen of England &c Anno Dom 1690.

God save King William &. Queen Mary.

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THE COUNCIL'S ANSWER TO LEISLER'S DECLARATION.

In Answerr to the Letter this morning from Cap** Leisler to Major Ingoldesby &c

That the Severall Articles of Accusation both ags* themselves and the Said Major Ingoldesby in the Said Letter contained are altogether mistaken or false aspersion and Calumnies and no otherwise

Thus done at Fort William March 16*^ in the S^ year of the reigne of their Majesties William & Mary King & Queen of England &c Anno Dom 1690.

God save King William &. Queen Mary.

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THE COUNCIL'S ANSWER TO LEISLER'S DECLARATION.

In Answerr to the Letter this morning from Cap** Leisler to Major Ingoldesby &c

That the Severall Articles of Accusation both ags* themselves and the Said Major Ingoldesby in the Said Letter contained are altogether mistaken or false aspersion and Calumnies and no otherwise

That the S^ Gentlemen Officers and Soldiers are Immediately Commissionated by King William and haue Sattisfied all persons that haue desired it in the right of the Said power and are at this time in the Service of their Maj*i«s King William & Queen Mary and of no other power whatsoever.

That they Intend and haue in all their Consultacons advices and Directions by word and writeing to their Majt'«* Soldiers as well as other their Ma^i^^ good Subjects of this Province taken care for the preservation and peace of themselves this Citty and parts adjacent and that no hostiUtyes on their part be vsed in any kind whatsoever

That they are willing and desirous that there be no manner of hostility and blood between their Majt'^s Subjects but that the people in armes who have voluntarily assembled themselves in defence of their Maj*'^^ forces and their owne Security be cons»ented to beare themselves with all regard to the peace of this Citty and patiently Expect the Arrivall of his Excellency or his Majt'^8 further Comands and in case this be not accepted they diall attribute the Ruine & Death of their Maj*'«8 Subjects and the destruction of this City and Province to the S"* Cap" Leisler or whosoever else shall make the breach vpon them & the projectors Actors and Abettors of Such hostility against vs are publick Enemies to the Crown of England and their Maj'ies King William and Queen Mary Dated at the Statehouse Seaventeenth day of March In the third yeare of the Reigne of our Soveraign Lord and Lady King William & Queen Mary over England &.c Anno Dom: 169?

That they are willing and desirous that there be no manner of hostility and blood between their Majt'^s Subjects but that the people in armes who have voluntarily assembled themselves in defence of their Maj*'^^ forces and their owne Security be cons»ented to beare themselves with all regard to the peace of this Citty and patiently Expect the Arrivall of his Excellency or his Majt'^8 further Comands and in case this be not accepted they diall attribute the Ruine & Death of their Maj*'«8 Subjects and the destruction of this City and Province to the S"* Cap" Leisler or whosoever else shall make the breach vpon them & the projectors Actors and Abettors of Such hostility against vs are publick Enemies to the Crown of England and their Maj'ies King William and Queen Mary Dated at the Statehouse Seaventeenth day of March In the third yeare of the Reigne of our Soveraign Lord and Lady King William & Queen Mary over England &.c Anno Dom: 169?

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LAWS PASSED DURING THE ADxMINISTRATION OF LIEU''' GOV. LEISLER.

[From files in Secretary of State's office .] A Bill Confirming to the Inhabitants of this Province the Full Priviletlge and Benefitts of his Maj^'es Laws within this Province Bee It Enacted and it Is hereby Enacted by the Gen'i Assembly and by the Authority of the Same that all and every the Inhabitants of this Province may enjoy and receive the full Priviledge and benefitts of the Lawes of this Province and Thatt no ffieeman be taken or Imprisoned but by Warrant Lawfully issued out and that all Courts of Judicature be duely kept and observed according to the Lawes in that behalfe Provided and that all persons Imprisoned within any Place of this Province be Legally tried by the Lawes of the Land agreeing to the lawes of their Maj'ies Realme of England & for any such persons who are ffled out of this Province be and are hereby required to returne to their respective homes & habitacons w'hout trouble or molestacon whatsoever -- (within three weeks after Publicacon hereof) but if any crimes are by them Comitted that they be Legally tried before Any Courts of Judicature within this Province as the Lawes do Require and all persons so fled as aforesaid and shall not returne in the said time Shall be deemed and esteemed as Persons disobedient to the Governm*:

[From files in Secretary of State's office .] A Bill Confirming to the Inhabitants of this Province the Full Priviletlge and Benefitts of his Maj^'es Laws within this Province Bee It Enacted and it Is hereby Enacted by the Gen'i Assembly and by the Authority of the Same that all and every the Inhabitants of this Province may enjoy and receive the full Priviledge and benefitts of the Lawes of this Province and Thatt no ffieeman be taken or Imprisoned but by Warrant Lawfully issued out and that all Courts of Judicature be duely kept and observed according to the Lawes in that behalfe Provided and that all persons Imprisoned within any Place of this Province be Legally tried by the Lawes of the Land agreeing to the lawes of their Maj'ies Realme of England & for any such persons who are ffled out of this Province be and are hereby required to returne to their respective homes & habitacons w'hout trouble or molestacon whatsoever -- (within three weeks after Publicacon hereof) but if any crimes are by them Comitted that they be Legally tried before Any Courts of Judicature within this Province as the Lawes do Require and all persons so fled as aforesaid and shall not returne in the said time Shall be deemed and esteemed as Persons disobedient to the Governm*:

The repi"sentatives have assented to this bill Sept: 18th 1690 (after three times Reading) and orderd«J it to be Sent to the Governo"" & his Councill for their Aprobacon

The repi"sentatives have assented to this bill Sept: 18th 1690 (after three times Reading) and orderd«J it to be Sent to the Governo"" & his Councill for their Aprobacon

John Spratt Speaker

356 ADMINISTRATION OF

A bill for Amending & fining all persons within this Province of newyork refusing to serve in Comission of Civill or Military Powei within s^ Province under his Maj^'^s Liev* Governor of the Province aforesaid & that none of ye Inhabitants of y^ Cily & County of Albany & Ulster Leave or Depart the City or Countys, aforesaid without Spetiall ly cense of the said Authority or Carry of or transport fro n said Places any Wares or Merchandises- except swh. hereaftei exprest. Whereas his Maj^'^s espetiall service In y® P'sent Warr w'i> the ffrench & their adherents requires that there be apointed several! Officers Civill & Military for due administering y® Lawes p^serving the Peace & keeping the Inhabitants In a good posture of Defence ag^* said ennemys & that severall persons might not refuse or be backward In serving his said Maj^ie In any Employment Civill or Military under the Comission of his said Maj*'^ Liev* Governo' of y® s*^ Province whereby his said Maj*'^^ service &, Safety of this Province might be much hindred & obstructed

Bee it therefore enacted & it Is hereby enacted by the Gen^' assembly & by y® authority of y" same that if any Person or Persons Chosen, nominated, Constituted, ordained or Commissionated by his s<^ Maj^^^^ Liev* Governo'" to serve In any Employment Civill or Military w^i^in any of y'^ County es of s^ Proviace & shall refuse to accept receive or execute any Comission or Comissions unto him or them directed by the said Liev' GovernF that then & in such Case y'' Said Person or Persons be amended & fined to pay y<= Sume of Seaventy five Pounds Curr* money of this Province & by refusall thereof that the same be forthwith strained by Warrant from said Liev* Govern^ on the goods & Chatties of every Person or Persons so refusing to serve as aforesaid Provided alwayes & be it further enacted that y*^ s^ fine so Payd or strained as aforesaid sl:all be aplied for his Majti^s use In suporting & defraying y** Charges of this P'sent Warr against y^ tTrcnch and their adherents in y^ Cily County or toune wlicre the same shall happen to be Payd or strained as aforesaid

Bee it therefore enacted & it Is hereby enacted by the Gen^' assembly & by y® authority of y" same that if any Person or Persons Chosen, nominated, Constituted, ordained or Commissionated by his s<^ Maj^^^^ Liev* Governo'" to serve In any Employment Civill or Military w^i^in any of y'^ County es of s^ Proviace & shall refuse to accept receive or execute any Comission or Comissions unto him or them directed by the said Liev' GovernF that then & in such Case y'' Said Person or Persons be amended & fined to pay y<= Sume of Seaventy five Pounds Curr* money of this Province & by refusall thereof that the same be forthwith strained by Warrant from said Liev* Govern^ on the goods & Chatties of every Person or Persons so refusing to serve as aforesaid Provided alwayes & be it further enacted that y*^ s^ fine so Payd or strained as aforesaid sl:all be aplied for his Majti^s use In suporting & defraying y** Charges of this P'sent Warr against y^ tTrcnch and their adherents in y^ Cily County or toune wlicre the same shall happen to be Payd or strained as aforesaid

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER. 357

Si. be it further enacted by the Authority aforesaid that all persons who shall Depart y^ City & County of albany or County of Ulster being Inhabitants or ffreeholders Without spetiall Lycense from the authority Comissionated by the said Liev* Governr shall forfeit & Pay the sume of one hundred Pounds Curr* money to be Levied on y® goods & Chatties of every person or persons so departing as aforesaid & for any such person whose estate shall not amount to the sum of one hundred Pounds that thes*^ Persons be fined to y° Discrecon of y® Liev^ Govern'": & his Councill which said sume or fines are to be applyed to the use aforemenconed & that no Wares goods or Merchandises shall be brought doune hudsons River or transported out s^ City & Counties w^^out such ly cense as aforesaid under Penalty of Confiscacon of y® same & to be aplyed to y^ use aforesaid except Corn (after sufficient store left for the Militia &, Inhabitants of s^ City and Counties) bevers & Peltry & other necessaries and be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that all persons all ready departed from the said City & Countys do returne w^^in the time of fourteen dayes after Publicacon hereof (except absolute necessity) at their utmost Perills

Si. be it further enacted by the Authority aforesaid that all persons who shall Depart y^ City & County of albany or County of Ulster being Inhabitants or ffreeholders Without spetiall Lycense from the authority Comissionated by the said Liev* Governr shall forfeit & Pay the sume of one hundred Pounds Curr* money to be Levied on y® goods & Chatties of every person or persons so departing as aforesaid & for any such person whose estate shall not amount to the sum of one hundred Pounds that thes*^ Persons be fined to y° Discrecon of y® Liev^ Govern'": & his Councill which said sume or fines are to be applyed to the use aforemenconed & that no Wares goods or Merchandises shall be brought doune hudsons River or transported out s^ City & Counties w^^out such ly cense as aforesaid under Penalty of Confiscacon of y® same & to be aplyed to y^ use aforesaid except Corn (after sufficient store left for the Militia &, Inhabitants of s^ City and Counties) bevers & Peltry & other necessaries and be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that all persons all ready departed from the said City & Countys do returne w^^in the time of fourteen dayes after Publicacon hereof (except absolute necessity) at their utmost Perills

Octobf 4th 1690: The Representatives have

After three times reading this asseated to this bill (after Bill is assented to by the Lieu- three times Reading) & ord®^' tenant Governor & Councill this to be sent to ye Liev' Gov- 4th of October in the second em"" & Councill for their asyear of their Maj^'^s Reign anoq: sent dom: 1690 John Spratt Speaker

Octobf 4th 1690: The Representatives have

After three times reading this asseated to this bill (after Bill is assented to by the Lieu- three times Reading) & ord®^' tenant Governor & Councill this to be sent to ye Liev' Gov- 4th of October in the second em"" & Councill for their asyear of their Maj^'^s Reign anoq: sent dom: 1690 John Spratt Speaker

Jacob Leisler:

358 ADMINISTRATION OF

[N, y. Council Min.]

New Yorke, the 19*'' day of March Anno: 169f Annoq R R & Rae Will'"' & Maris iiit'" &c Present His Exeell: Gab. Monviele

Jos. Dudley Chid Brooke

flfred Phillip Tho. Willett

Step. V. Cortlandt WilW Pinhorne

His Excellency Henry Sloughter Esq Captaine Generall & Governour in Chiefe over this Territory and Vice Admirall of these seas arrived at New Yorke and repaired to the Town hall of this Citty and there in the presence of the People Published their Matyes Lres Patents for the Government of this Province and Territory of New Yorke in America and parts annexed and had the oaths by Act of Parham* appointed insteade of the oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy and the oath for the Due Administracon of his Government Given him by the Members of their Matyes Council underwritten administred to him and ordered the said Letters Patents be recorded And forthwith Ordered Major Ingoldesby with his foot Company to Demand Entrance into the flFort who returned and brought with him Joost Stool who was admitted to the Governour and brought a Letter from Capt Leisler and received answer that His Excellency was Glad that Stoll had Seen him in England as well as now att New Yorke and that Maj"" Ingoldesby with his Compy should now goe the second time to receive the fFort into possession That the Souldiers laying down their armes might goe every man to his house that he Expected that Leisler Milbourne and such as are called his Council Doe immediately attend and that Coll.

His Excellency Henry Sloughter Esq Captaine Generall & Governour in Chiefe over this Territory and Vice Admirall of these seas arrived at New Yorke and repaired to the Town hall of this Citty and there in the presence of the People Published their Matyes Lres Patents for the Government of this Province and Territory of New Yorke in America and parts annexed and had the oaths by Act of Parham* appointed insteade of the oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy and the oath for the Due Administracon of his Government Given him by the Members of their Matyes Council underwritten administred to him and ordered the said Letters Patents be recorded And forthwith Ordered Major Ingoldesby with his foot Company to Demand Entrance into the flFort who returned and brought with him Joost Stool who was admitted to the Governour and brought a Letter from Capt Leisler and received answer that His Excellency was Glad that Stoll had Seen him in England as well as now att New Yorke and that Maj"" Ingoldesby with his Compy should now goe the second time to receive the fFort into possession That the Souldiers laying down their armes might goe every man to his house that he Expected that Leisler Milbourne and such as are called his Council Doe immediately attend and that Coll. Bayard and M^" Nicolls be dismissed from their Imprisonment to attend his Matyes Service being appointed Members of the Council,

Majr Ingoldesby at his second returne brought ■v\'ith him Milbourne and Delanoy and being Enquired of for Coll Bayard and M' Nicolls the two Gentl" of the Council informed that Leisler refused to mak any attendance himselfe or to Dismlsse the said Gentlemen Whereupon Milbourne and Delanoy were Conimittod to the Guards and the Maj' again Sent to Demand the s'^ Gentle-

Bayard and M^" Nicolls be dismissed from their Imprisonment to attend his Matyes Service being appointed Members of the Council,

Majr Ingoldesby at his second returne brought ■v\'ith him Milbourne and Delanoy and being Enquired of for Coll Bayard and M' Nicolls the two Gentl" of the Council informed that Leisler refused to mak any attendance himselfe or to Dismlsse the said Gentlemen Whereupon Milbourne and Delanoy were Conimittod to the Guards and the Maj' again Sent to Demand the s'^ Gentle-

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER. 369

men's Dissmission Leisler's Surrender of the fFort and attendance upon bis Excellency all which was peremptorily and with Contempt refused and then the Governo"" directed the Sitting of the Council in the Morning.

The Councill Mett 20* March 169 f Present His Excellency the Governour Joseph Dudley ^ Chidley Brooke ^

fired Philips / Tho Willet V Esqrs

Steph. V. Cortlandtr ^^^'■^ WilW Pinhorne ) Geo. Monveile j

Delivered to the Secy. 29 papers sent by their Matyes relateing to Leisler alsoe five papers sent from Albany.

Coll Bayard and William Nicolls were sworne of the Council and took their places at the board.

Jacob Leisler Was brought Prisoner to this board and was Ordered to be committed to the Guards and took of him the King's letter Directed unto ffrancis Nicholson

Alsoe brought Prisoners Abraham Governeur GerrarJ Beeckman Will™ Churcher Cornelius Plevier Henrick Janse Van Boerton William Laurence Thomas Williams John Coe Myndert Coarton Rob* Leacock Johannes Vermillie who were Committed to the Guards.

Coll Bayard and William Nicolls were sworne of the Council and took their places at the board.

Jacob Leisler Was brought Prisoner to this board and was Ordered to be committed to the Guards and took of him the King's letter Directed unto ffrancis Nicholson

Alsoe brought Prisoners Abraham Governeur GerrarJ Beeckman Will™ Churcher Cornelius Plevier Henrick Janse Van Boerton William Laurence Thomas Williams John Coe Myndert Coarton Rob* Leacock Johannes Vermillie who were Committed to the Guards.

*=LEISLER TO GOV. SLOUGHTER.

Fort William March the 20. 1690-1 ., May it please your Excellency -- This his Majesty's fort being besieged by Major Ingoldesby so farre that not a boat could depart, nor Persons conveyed out of the same without to be in danger of their Lives which hath occasioned that I could not be so happy as to send a messinger to give me the certainty of Your excellency's Safe arrival & an account of what was published, of which I am ignorant still but the Joy I had by a full assurance from Ensign Stoll of your Excellency's arrival has been something tFoubled by the detencon of Ye two my Messengers, I see very well the stroke of my enemies who are wishing to cause me some

360 ADMINISTRATION OF

mistakes at the End of the Loyalty I owe to ray gracious King &j Queen & by such ways to Blatt out all my faithfull service till no^' but I hope have care to commit such an error, having by my duty & faithfuhiesse being vigerous to them. Please only to Signify & order the Major in releasing me from his Majesties fort delivering him only his Majesties Armes with all the Stores & that he may act as he ought with a person who shall give Your excellency an exact account of all his actions & conduct, who is with all the request.

mistakes at the End of the Loyalty I owe to ray gracious King &j Queen & by such ways to Blatt out all my faithfull service till no^' but I hope have care to commit such an error, having by my duty & faithfuhiesse being vigerous to them. Please only to Signify & order the Major in releasing me from his Majesties fort delivering him only his Majesties Armes with all the Stores & that he may act as he ought with a person who shall give Your excellency an exact account of all his actions & conduct, who is with all the request. Your Excellency's Most Humble Serv*

Jacob Leisler

[From the Office files.]

To His Excellency Colonel Henry Sloughter Cap^ Gen^'

& Governo'" of their Mamies Province of New York &c

The humble Peticon of Cap^i Jacob Leisler, Peter DeLanoy,

Gerardus Beeckman, Tho^ Williams, Johannes Vermelje,

William Lawrence, Hendrick Jansen, Rob* LeCock, & Jacob

Milborne: Sheweth

That Yo^ Petitionrs are certified by Cap° Blagge, that aftel hearing of their Case set forth in an humble Peticon to the Kings most Excellent Ma*'*' & Councill, he received for answer: viz* That Copies of all Papers Thereunto relating should be giuen your Ex^y To judge of matters as they should be found on yo' ariivall at New York &c.

That yo'' Pef^^ ^re under apprehension that yo' Ex°y is enformed thiit the ffort was Detained (after yo^ arrivall here) in disobedience to his Ma*i® or yo^ Ex<=y for some ill designe, when in truth it was purposely kept untill yo^selfe appeared, whose arrivall was with paine longed for to discharge them & heale those unhappy ti*oubles which haue arrisen since Major Ingoldesby came hithery as may appear by a Letter sent to Bermuda, & other declarative Testimonialls to the said Major &c whorae nothing would suffice but immediate possession of the said Fort, & consequently the Goveinm*

That yo'' Pef^^ ^re under apprehension that yo' Ex°y is enformed thiit the ffort was Detained (after yo^ arrivall here) in disobedience to his Ma*i® or yo^ Ex<=y for some ill designe, when in truth it was purposely kept untill yo^selfe appeared, whose arrivall was with paine longed for to discharge them & heale those unhappy ti*oubles which haue arrisen since Major Ingoldesby came hithery as may appear by a Letter sent to Bermuda, & other declarative Testimonialls to the said Major &c whorae nothing would suffice but immediate possession of the said Fort, & consequently the Goveinm*

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER. S9|

That yor Petition''^ are enformedj they are to be procecderi against by other methods, before their Case be heard by yo' Excellency.

Wherefore yo*" Pet^s humbly Pray yo^ Ex^y to vouchsafe a hearing of the matter before y'^selfe, allowing such time to prepare themselves as to yo"^ Wisdome, and goodnesse seemeth meete, craving in the meane time Suspencon of other Proceedings against them.

And as in duty bound yb"* Pet" shall pray &c.

PETITION OF LEISLER'S COUNCIL.

To His Excellency Colonel Henry Sloughter Capt" Gefn'i & Governo'' of New York Province &c. The humble Peticon of Peter d'Lanoy, Gerardus Beeckman,

Thos Williams, Plend^' Janse, Johannes Vermelje, William

Laurence, Rob* Le Cock, & Jacob Millborne, Members of thv

late Council to Cap*" Jacob Leisler, &c. Sheweth

That yo"" Petition's are confined to a Place w^ii will not admit of common conveniency for life, & nature whereby they ate straightned to make such' applicacons as becomes them.

To His Excellency Colonel Henry Sloughter Capt" Gefn'i & Governo'' of New York Province &c. The humble Peticon of Peter d'Lanoy, Gerardus Beeckman,

Thos Williams, Plend^' Janse, Johannes Vermelje, William

Laurence, Rob* Le Cock, & Jacob Millborne, Members of thv

late Council to Cap*" Jacob Leisler, &c. Sheweth

That yo"" Petition's are confined to a Place w^ii will not admit of common conveniency for life, & nature whereby they ate straightned to make such' applicacons as becomes them.

That yo"" Petition''^ conceive themselves very happy in jo' Excellency with assurance that the equity of their case will not abate by so excellent a Chancellor, when seasonable Addresses to yor selfe shall be permitted: Notwithstanding their present circumstances-- occasioned (as they suppose) through harsh informacons.

Wherefore yo^ Petition's ^th humble confidence -- attend yc Excellency's farther pleasure concerning them.

And yo' Petition's as in duty bound shall pray &c.

db2 ADMINISTRATION OF

[N Y Counc Min]

At a Council held the 23^ March 169 f. Present as before & W™ Nicholls. Mr Pinhorne abs' Coll Dudley M"" Cortlandt & Mr Brookes are appointed a Committe for the Examination of the Prisoners in order to their Mittimus to the Common prison of this Citty -- from the Guards where hitherto they have been held and that they proceed therein forthwith, and that they be attended by the Secy and Attorney General].

At a Council held at ffort William Henry March the 24*^ 1690. Present as before & W™ Pinhorne. Ordered that there be a Speciall Commison of Oyer and Terminer directed to the Judges whom His Excellency will forthwith name with S^ Robert Robinson Coll. William Smith William Pinhorne and John Laurence Esq" Capt Jasper Hicks Maj"" Richard Ingoldesby Coll John Young and Capt. Isaac Arnold to hold a Court of Oyer & Terminer For the Triall of the Persons imprisoned accused of Rebellion and Murder and their accomplices and they or any six of them one of the Judges always being one to proceed in the said Court.

Ordered that there be a Speciall Commison of Oyer and Terminer directed to the Judges whom His Excellency will forthwith name with S^ Robert Robinson Coll. William Smith William Pinhorne and John Laurence Esq" Capt Jasper Hicks Maj"" Richard Ingoldesby Coll John Young and Capt. Isaac Arnold to hold a Court of Oyer & Terminer For the Triall of the Persons imprisoned accused of Rebellion and Murder and their accomplices and they or any six of them one of the Judges always being one to proceed in the said Court.

26 March. 1691. The remaining Prisoners not yet Examined are referred to the former Comitte for Examinacon and such as are by them Judged meet to be dismissed the Prison upon Giving bond of the Good behaviour and attendance at the next Sessions of the peace of this Citty.

♦WARRANT FOR JACOB LEISLER'S COMMITMENT TO

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New-York-- S

We John Laurence & William Pinhorne Esq""' two of their Majesties Justices for keeping of the peace within the City &

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER. 363

County of New Yorke as also for hearing & determining of divers felonies, trespasses & other misdemeanours within the City & County assigned to the Sheriffe of the said [l. S.J City & County Greeting John Lawrence,

For that Jacob Leisler late of the City of New York merchant hath been arrested for traiter- [l. s.] ously levying war against our Sovereign Lord

William Pinhorne & Lady the King & Queene in their realme & province of New York aforesaid for the Counterfeiting their Majesties great seal of said province for felouniously murdering of John, alias Josias Browne of the said City Labourer & for others, high misdemeanours by him perpetrated & done. Therefore in behalf of our Sovereign Lord & Lady the King & Queen, we command you, that you receive the said Jacob Leisler into your Custody & him safely keep untill he shall be thence delivered according to Law & this shall be your sufficient warrant.

William Pinhorne & Lady the King & Queene in their realme & province of New York aforesaid for the Counterfeiting their Majesties great seal of said province for felouniously murdering of John, alias Josias Browne of the said City Labourer & for others, high misdemeanours by him perpetrated & done. Therefore in behalf of our Sovereign Lord & Lady the King & Queen, we command you, that you receive the said Jacob Leisler into your Custody & him safely keep untill he shall be thence delivered according to Law & this shall be your sufficient warrant. Given under our hands & Seal the 26^^ of March in the third year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord & Lady Wilhara & Mary King & Queen over England &c 1691

Thomas Clarke.

Att a Council held at ffort William Henry the 30th March 1691.

Present as before ; also Coll. N. Bayard & W™ Smith.

Absent W*" Nicolls & Chidley Brooke

Coll. Nicholas Bayard Steph V. Cortlandt & Will™ Pinhorne

Esq"^^ are appointed a Comitte for preparing of evidences ag^* the

Prisoners and M^ W"" Nichols M'' George ffarewell and M*

James Emmott are assigned of the Kings Council in that

affair.

At a Council &« April ye 1. 1691

Present the Govern^ & all the members, except W" Nicholls

An account of Macgregeries buriall slain in their Matyes

service appointed to be audited by M^ Collector & M"" Courtlandt

and that they also audite all other Accounts of charges before

Esq"^^ are appointed a Comitte for preparing of evidences ag^* the

Prisoners and M^ W"" Nichols M'' George ffarewell and M*

James Emmott are assigned of the Kings Council in that

affair.

At a Council &« April ye 1. 1691

Present the Govern^ & all the members, except W" Nicholls

An account of Macgregeries buriall slain in their Matyes

service appointed to be audited by M^ Collector & M"" Courtlandt

and that they also audite all other Accounts of charges before

his Excellencys Arrivall.

364 ADMINISTRATION OF

DR THORNHILL & D^ KELSOE'S BILL

[From Office files.]

An Accompt fFor the Wounded & those Men that were Killed in their Majesties Service against Lisseler and his accomplices To Richard Grenard Saddler iFor curing him a gun shot

wound through both hips 15:00:00

To James Yeward for curing him of a in the

Shoulder & cutting the bullet out amongst his ribs 15 :00:00 To attendance upon M"" Joseph broune in a gun shot

wound 00.10:00

To attendance upon M^^ Depeysters negro of a gunshot wound 02.10:00 To weiuing the Bodie of Major M^crigorie i 01.00.00 •To weuing the Bodie of M' Pecay 01.00.00 To weuing the bodie of Wcssell ten broeke 01.00.00 To weuing the bodie of Leonard Beckwith O1.CO.0O To weuing the bodie of Joseph Broune 01.00.00 To weuing the bodie of Mr DePeysters "negro 01.00.00 To the curing 1 of his Majesties Souldiers of gunshot

wound through both the Humerus & radius 10.00.00

49.00.00

♦MEMORANDUM HOW JACOB LEISLER WAS TO PLEAD.

To attendance upon M^^ Depeysters negro of a gunshot wound 02.10:00 To weiuing the Bodie of Major M^crigorie i 01.00.00 •To weuing the Bodie of M' Pecay 01.00.00 To weuing the bodie of Wcssell ten broeke 01.00.00 To weuing the bodie of Leonard Beckwith O1.CO.0O To weuing the bodie of Joseph Broune 01.00.00 To weuing the bodie of Mr DePeysters "negro 01.00.00 To the curing 1 of his Majesties Souldiers of gunshot

wound through both the Humerus & radius 10.00.00

49.00.00

♦MEMORANDUM HOW JACOB LEISLER WAS TO PLEAD.

I Humbly conceive I am not holden to make my plea on the mdictment untill the -power be determined whereby Such things bave been acted.

-- That his Majesty has not declared judicially against the power but is yet, (Subjudice) therefore dare not enter into plea, Untill Yet determined which I am ready to appear unto according to the Kings Appointment, --

1 This is the rtfRcer who had been previously Commissioned by Gov. Dongan to go to the far Indians, and was taken prisoner by the French. See Doc. Hist. 1. 258 ct seq. His widow and son, Hugh McG. obtained a grant of 15U0 acres of land on Hudsons river at a place called John Peaches Creek. No fees were charged for the Patent out of respect for the Major's memory, as he "lately I>ied in his Matyes service in defence of the Province."

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-- The Power is to be determined Judicially before I Plead, because it is good until the King determine otherwise.

His widow and son, Hugh McG. obtained a grant of 15U0 acres of land on Hudsons river at a place called John Peaches Creek. No fees were charged for the Patent out of respect for the Major's memory, as he "lately I>ied in his Matyes service in defence of the Province."

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-- The Power is to be determined Judicially before I Plead, because it is good until the King determine otherwise.

-- The King had not declared y* power Illegal but his Majesties Letter Saying until further orders, is what expects by Col" Sloughter w^ho had only proclaimed his power to Govern, & not to determine concerning the power exercised by us

-- That the Power by which he acted was good untill Col* Sloughters commission was read, because no orders from his Majesty or his Excellency appeared to the Contrary --

-- That Hendrick Janson, Cornells Ply vier, Robert LeCock were committed for the Same crimes, who were admitted Bail fore a Riot I cannot Understand how I should Escape if I Plead, & because the King would accuse me for giving away my right, & I cannot complain of an Act of my own, for By pleading I impower the Jury & make them Judges of fact. & how can 13 men of one County Judge the Government of the whole Province? --

^ At a Council held at ffort William Henry 13 April 1691.

Present the Governour

Jos Dudley Chidley Brooke's

ffred Phillips Gab. Monviele /

-- That Hendrick Janson, Cornells Ply vier, Robert LeCock were committed for the Same crimes, who were admitted Bail fore a Riot I cannot Understand how I should Escape if I Plead, & because the King would accuse me for giving away my right, & I cannot complain of an Act of my own, for By pleading I impower the Jury & make them Judges of fact. & how can 13 men of one County Judge the Government of the whole Province? --

^ At a Council held at ffort William Henry 13 April 1691.

Present the Governour

Jos Dudley Chidley Brooke's

ffred Phillips Gab. Monviele /

Steph V. Cortlandt W™ Nichols >Esqrs

Nich Bayard Tho^ Willet t

Willm Smith )

The Judges of the present Court of Oyer & Terminer Pray of

his Excellency and Council whether his Matyes Letter ' of the

13* July 1689 Signed by My Lord Nottingham and directed to

ffrancis Nicholson Esq"" Liev<^ Governour & Command'^ in Cheife

of the Province of New Yorke in America and in his absence to

such as for the time being take Care for Preserving of the peace

&c. or any Other Letters or papers in that packet from Whitehall

referred to the Governour for a Report Can be understood or

interpreted to be and Contain any Power or direccon to Capt.

Jacob Leisler to take the Government of the Province upon

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himselfe or that the administracon thereupon be to be holden good in Law

of the Province of New Yorke in America and in his absence to

such as for the time being take Care for Preserving of the peace

&c. or any Other Letters or papers in that packet from Whitehall

referred to the Governour for a Report Can be understood or

interpreted to be and Contain any Power or direccon to Capt.

Jacob Leisler to take the Government of the Province upon

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himselfe or that the administracon thereupon be to be holden good in Law

His Excellency and Council were pleased to Declare their opinion that the abovesaid Letters to Capt" Nicholson nor any other papers in the packett directed to His Excellency for a report Contains any power or direction for the Government to the said Capt Leisler.

House of Representatives for y« Prouince of N. York Die Veneris Aprill 17'^ 1691: P. M. Upon farther consideracon of y« petition Presented to this house by many of the freeholders: and the Inhabitants within this Citty & Prouince.

Resolued. Nemine Contra dicente, That Jacob Leisler Samu" Edsall & diuerse others aiding asisting and abetting him. In the Disoluing y^ Conuention that was conuened at y^ Citty of New York: for y® preservation of y® Peace y® execution of Justice and y® securing of this Proumce for their Maj'* seruice King Will™ & Qiieen Mary, King & Queen of England &c was tumultuous Illegall : and against Their Maj^^ Right ouer this their Prouince, beeing A dominion of there Croun of England.

Nemine Contra dicente, That Jacob Leisler Samu" Edsall & diuerse others aiding asisting and abetting him. In the Disoluing y^ Conuention that was conuened at y^ Citty of New York: for y® preservation of y® Peace y® execution of Justice and y® securing of this Proumce for their Maj'* seruice King Will™ & Qiieen Mary, King & Queen of England &c was tumultuous Illegall : and against Their Maj^^ Right ouer this their Prouince, beeing A dominion of there Croun of England.

Resolued. That ye Imprisoning of their Maj*" Protestant subjects Into dolefuU and nauseous Prisons, and there keeping Them by force & violence w'^ out any Comittment or y® assignment of any Legall Cause was arbitrary Illegall and against y^ peace & dignity of there Majts Croun of England & allso a violation of ye Rights & Priueledges of there Maj*^ subjects inhabiting within This Prouince.

Resolued. That y® proscribing & y® forceing There Maj*» Protestant subjects to fly their habitations & forsake the Care of there famiUes, by w<^h the strength of y® Prouince was much weakned: was also arbitrary and Illegal & distracting to there Majts Interest in this Province.

Resolued. That y« Depredations made by the ffrench & Indians upon Schenectada & other plantations In y® County of Albany, by W^h many of there Maj'^ Protestant subjects were slaine There

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houses burned ; and seuer^^ carried into Captiuity : w^h Seuere Loss Is only to be attributed to y^ Disorders & Disturbances : That was Raised by TJiose who had Usurped a power Contrary to there Maj^s authority & Right of Government ouer This Prouince.

That y« Depredations made by the ffrench & Indians upon Schenectada & other plantations In y® County of Albany, by W^h many of there Maj'^ Protestant subjects were slaine There

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houses burned ; and seuer^^ carried into Captiuity : w^h Seuere Loss Is only to be attributed to y^ Disorders & Disturbances : That was Raised by TJiose who had Usurped a power Contrary to there Maj^s authority & Right of Government ouer This Prouince.

Resolued. That y^ seizeing & y® forceable taking away of the goods & Merchandise from merchants & persons inhabiting within this Citty & Province was a violation of there May^^ Peace : & y« Distruction of there Laws : & To y^ Manyfest Ruin of many of there good Protestant subjects : within this Citty & Prouince.

Resolued. That y® Levying & Raising of Money upon there Maj's Subjects w"> out Lawful authority; Is arbitrary & Illegal]; & against y^ Rights &, Priuileges of There Maj'^ subjects inhabiting within This Prouince.

Resolued. That the Raising of forces ; & keeping There Maj*« Fort of New York ag^t there Maj^s officers & Soldiers ; Lately arriued, was Rebellious & in prejudice to There Maj^s Right & Dominion of This Prouince.

Resolued. That the Denying the Surrender of There Maj^s Fort to his Excellency after his arriuall and Publication of There Maj*^ Commission To him was RebelHous and against the Dignity and authority of There Maj^^ Crown of England.

Ordred. For the Prevention of the Like Mistakes and Disorders amongst There Maj^^ Subjects, In This Prouince for the time to come -- That These Resolues be sent to ye Governeur and Councill, with the Desire of this house That they would be Pleased To give there Concurrance, of there Board thereunto.

That the Denying the Surrender of There Maj^s Fort to his Excellency after his arriuall and Publication of There Maj*^ Commission To him was RebelHous and against the Dignity and authority of There Maj^^ Crown of England.

Ordred. For the Prevention of the Like Mistakes and Disorders amongst There Maj^^ Subjects, In This Prouince for the time to come -- That These Resolues be sent to ye Governeur and Councill, with the Desire of this house That they would be Pleased To give there Concurrance, of there Board thereunto.

Ordred. That an Adress bee made To his Excelly of y« Resolution of this house To support & Defend there Majts Right & Dominion ouer this there Prouince : as it is now established by there Majt^ authority : In ye Administration of his Excelly with our Liues and fortunes against all there Maj*s Enemies".

By ord"" of the house of Representatiues

Ja: Graham Speaker*

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To his Excell: Henry Slaughter L* Governor general! vice Admirall and Comand'" in Chief'e vnder their Majtys King WiUiam and Queen [Mary] of New York and dependences. The humble petition of Peter Demilt Sheweth,

That he yo'^ petitioner was Comander att the Block house assistant to Braiser who with A good Intent keept the same for the Ihtrest of their Majty^ King W"* & Queen Mary and for the saftie of Vs their good subjects, att which time Mr Braiser received a letter from Lyslaer the contents of which we could not understand but soe far as we could perceive it was something of prejudice ag* his Majties forces : which soe soon as we perceived we Concluded that M^ Braiser should goe to the fFort to Inform Lyslaer that we would deliver the Blockhouse to the Major and to tell him that we would have noe further to doe with him vpon which Braiser went who coming to Lyslaer and discovering our designe was threatened and confined by Imprisonmen otherwise if suflferred to Come out he had gott the Majors protexon as well as wee: Therefore may itt please yo^ Excell, to Comiserate the Condition of the said Braiser who I am satisfied what he hath done for their Maj^'^s Intrest without any treacherous desigtie agt King or goverment and be pleased to pardon what he Ignorantly hath Comitted and as in duty bound yo"^ humble petitioner shall dayly pray:

That he yo'^ petitioner was Comander att the Block house assistant to Braiser who with A good Intent keept the same for the Ihtrest of their Majty^ King W"* & Queen Mary and for the saftie of Vs their good subjects, att which time Mr Braiser received a letter from Lyslaer the contents of which we could not understand but soe far as we could perceive it was something of prejudice ag* his Majties forces : which soe soon as we perceived we Concluded that M^ Braiser should goe to the fFort to Inform Lyslaer that we would deliver the Blockhouse to the Major and to tell him that we would have noe further to doe with him vpon which Braiser went who coming to Lyslaer and discovering our designe was threatened and confined by Imprisonmen otherwise if suflferred to Come out he had gott the Majors protexon as well as wee: Therefore may itt please yo^ Excell, to Comiserate the Condition of the said Braiser who I am satisfied what he hath done for their Maj^'^s Intrest without any treacherous desigtie agt King or goverment and be pleased to pardon what he Ignorantly hath Comitted and as in duty bound yo"^ humble petitioner shall dayly pray:

Peter DeMilt

To his Excell Henry Slaughter L* Governor Generall

Vice Admirall and Commander in cheif und' their

Maj^ys King William & Queen Mary of New York

Dependences in America and to his honerable Council].

The humble petition of Gerrardus Beakman Sheweth

That yo'' petitioner and prisoner, being by the people of Kings Countie on Long Island Cosen to bee their representitiues in A Comitie of safetie, which he with Abundance of Intreatie and persuasion, absolutely supposeing that itt was for their Ma^y' Interest and safetie of the Land acted to the best of his know-

Maj^ys King William & Queen Mary of New York

Dependences in America and to his honerable Council].

The humble petition of Gerrardus Beakman Sheweth

That yo'' petitioner and prisoner, being by the people of Kings Countie on Long Island Cosen to bee their representitiues in A Comitie of safetie, which he with Abundance of Intreatie and persuasion, absolutely supposeing that itt was for their Ma^y' Interest and safetie of the Land acted to the best of his know-

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ledge, without any self end or treacherous reservation -, And the reason of his raiseing forces to bring into the fort was to noe crther intent, but as he was bound by oath and allegance to keepe the same for their Mja'ys King William and Queen Mary till their full and absolute power Came to demand the same ; not as itt hath through the Malice of A Colerick man happened to vse hostilitie ag* their Majty^ good subjects, for his sole intent in Coming last into the fort was to persuade Lyslar from such base and inhuman actions being soe much Contrary to what he the said Lyslar alwayes pretended to him yoi^ petitioner soe that he hopes you will be please rightly to apprehend his true intent in the matter and pardon what for want of knowledge he hath Conimitted, w^ho promised fidelitie and allegence to their Msj'y^ and all their Lawfull substitutes ; further yo*" petitioner haveing sevcrall patients on Long Island very dangerous -- prayes for libertie to visitt them vpon good and sufficient baile, and as in Duty bound will dayly pray.

ledge, without any self end or treacherous reservation -, And the reason of his raiseing forces to bring into the fort was to noe crther intent, but as he was bound by oath and allegance to keepe the same for their Mja'ys King William and Queen Mary till their full and absolute power Came to demand the same ; not as itt hath through the Malice of A Colerick man happened to vse hostilitie ag* their Majty^ good subjects, for his sole intent in Coming last into the fort was to persuade Lyslar from such base and inhuman actions being soe much Contrary to what he the said Lyslar alwayes pretended to him yoi^ petitioner soe that he hopes you will be please rightly to apprehend his true intent in the matter and pardon what for want of knowledge he hath Conimitted, w^ho promised fidelitie and allegence to their Msj'y^ and all their Lawfull substitutes ; further yo*" petitioner haveing sevcrall patients on Long Island very dangerous -- prayes for libertie to visitt them vpon good and sufficient baile, and as in Duty bound will dayly pray.

To his Excell Henry Slaughter Capt^^ General Vice Adm'all and Commander in Cheif unde^^ their Majty^s King William and Queen Mary of New York and dependences in America The humble petition of Magdaline Beakman, Sheweth,

That yo"" petitioners husbandj and yo^ Excell prisoner -- in fort William, was att the Alteracon of Government A Justice of peace & Cap*i of Mellitia Companie on Long Island; att which alteracon the people was verry vrgent and desireous that he yo^ petitioners husband should appeare as their representitive in A Commitie of safetie to Act for King William and Queen Maryes Interest and their own safetie against their enimies In which station he with A true meaning and good intent, acted being dayly perswaded by the minister of that place that he Cold not deny itt with honest and A good Consience; but now he do planely sees that for want of A right and true vnderstandinge he hath been mislead which with A true Contrition he heartly laments and acknowledges ; freely submittinge himself to yo'" Excell: VOL.

That yo"" petitioners husbandj and yo^ Excell prisoner -- in fort William, was att the Alteracon of Government A Justice of peace & Cap*i of Mellitia Companie on Long Island; att which alteracon the people was verry vrgent and desireous that he yo^ petitioners husband should appeare as their representitive in A Commitie of safetie to Act for King William and Queen Maryes Interest and their own safetie against their enimies In which station he with A true meaning and good intent, acted being dayly perswaded by the minister of that place that he Cold not deny itt with honest and A good Consience; but now he do planely sees that for want of A right and true vnderstandinge he hath been mislead which with A true Contrition he heartly laments and acknowledges ; freely submittinge himself to yo'" Excell: VOL. II. 24

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pleasure, not doubtinge but yo^ cleamencie will Comiserate & pardon what he through Ignorance hath Committed ; who shall for the future beware how he acts without A more stable power ; And the absolute Intent of his goeing into the fortt these late times was to doe his endeavour to apease the wratL and raged designe of Lyslar being privie to all his designes & Contrivances; which he hath in A great measure mittigated as he Cann if consulted more largly demonstrate ; further yo*" petitioner hartily prayes for A little better accomodation for her husband till yo' Excell pleasure is further Known therein and as in duty bound she shall ever pray

pleasure, not doubtinge but yo^ cleamencie will Comiserate & pardon what he through Ignorance hath Committed ; who shall for the future beware how he acts without A more stable power ; And the absolute Intent of his goeing into the fortt these late times was to doe his endeavour to apease the wratL and raged designe of Lyslar being privie to all his designes & Contrivances; which he hath in A great measure mittigated as he Cann if consulted more largly demonstrate ; further yo*" petitioner hartily prayes for A little better accomodation for her husband till yo' Excell pleasure is further Known therein and as in duty bound she shall ever pray

Magdalena Beekmans

Know all men by these Presents that I William Beekman of the Citty of Newyorke Gent, am held and firmly bound unto Henry Sloughter Esqr Captain Generall and Governor in Chiefe of the Province of Newyorke and Territorys Depending thereon in America in the sum of one hundred pounds Curr* money of this Province to be payd unto the s^ Henry Sloughter his successors or Assign es for the use of their Matyes King William & Q. Mary of Engi^ &ct. for the which payment well & truly to be made I do binde me my heirs Executors and administrators & every of them firmly by these Presents Sealed with my scale Dated att ffort William Henry the seven & twentyeth day of Aprill Anno D^' 1691 Annoqe Regni R^ & Rse Will™' & Marie Angi &c: tertio.

Know all men by these Presents that I William Beekman of the Citty of Newyorke Gent, am held and firmly bound unto Henry Sloughter Esqr Captain Generall and Governor in Chiefe of the Province of Newyorke and Territorys Depending thereon in America in the sum of one hundred pounds Curr* money of this Province to be payd unto the s^ Henry Sloughter his successors or Assign es for the use of their Matyes King William & Q. Mary of Engi^ &ct. for the which payment well & truly to be made I do binde me my heirs Executors and administrators & every of them firmly by these Presents Sealed with my scale Dated att ffort William Henry the seven & twentyeth day of Aprill Anno D^' 1691 Annoqe Regni R^ & Rse Will™' & Marie Angi &c: tertio.

The Condition of this Obligation is such that Whereas Gerard Beeckman the son of the abovebound William Beeckman is lately convicted & adjudged of Treason whereby the Lands Tenefnents Goods & Chattels of the s«l Gerard are forfeited to their Matyes And whereas there are four hundred skepples of Come in the house of the s<^ Gerard Beeckman which are said to belong to Andreas Marshalleck of the City of Newyorke Baker for the space of two months last past And whereas the sd Andreas Marshalleck hath made applicacon unto the said Henry Sloughter for liberty to have use and enjoy the s^l four hundred skeppels of

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come as of his own Right and property which in consideracon of this bond was granted Now if it shall not afterwards appear that the said four hundrwl bushels of Corne doe belong to the s^ Gerard Beeckman or att the time of the freason committed or any time since hath belonged to the s<^ Gerard Beeckman and that they are forfeitable and forfeited to there s** matyes then this obhgation to be void else to remain in full force &. virtue

come as of his own Right and property which in consideracon of this bond was granted Now if it shall not afterwards appear that the said four hundrwl bushels of Corne doe belong to the s^ Gerard Beeckman or att the time of the freason committed or any time since hath belonged to the s<^ Gerard Beeckman and that they are forfeitable and forfeited to there s** matyes then this obhgation to be void else to remain in full force &. virtue

Sealed & Delivered Will Beeckman (Seal)

in presence of David Jamison A Fromanteel Endorsed,

" Will. Beeckmans bond to the Government for 100 1^"

To his Excellency Henry Sloughter Captane General & Governor in Chief of their Majesties Province of New York & dependencies. The petition of Gabriel Minvielle.

Humbly sheweth that in the times of the late revolutions a party of Armed men came to this petitioners house, Who in a forceble manner tooke away & convoyed into the fort 7 whole & six half barrels of Powder, part whereof belongmg to the petitioner that is to say 3 barrels marked PL N" 2, 3 & 4, & four barrels marked ML are now at this present time still remaining in the stores of the said fort.

The petitioner humbly prayes that your Excellency Will be pleased to order that the said 7 barrels of powder may be returned to the Petitioner or that the valine thereof may be paid to him, since the property was never altered from this Petitioner, but violently & forcebly taken away as aforesaid. And your Petitioner shall ever pray &c,

Humbly sheweth that in the times of the late revolutions a party of Armed men came to this petitioners house, Who in a forceble manner tooke away & convoyed into the fort 7 whole & six half barrels of Powder, part whereof belongmg to the petitioner that is to say 3 barrels marked PL N" 2, 3 & 4, & four barrels marked ML are now at this present time still remaining in the stores of the said fort.

The petitioner humbly prayes that your Excellency Will be pleased to order that the said 7 barrels of powder may be returned to the Petitioner or that the valine thereof may be paid to him, since the property was never altered from this Petitioner, but violently & forcebly taken away as aforesaid. And your Petitioner shall ever pray &c,

G. Minvielle

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At a Councill held at ffort William Henry the 28^ day of Aprill 1691. Present His Excellency the Govemour ffied Phillips \ Gab. Monviele

Mch Bayard f ^ Will Pinhorne

Steph. V Cortlandt ? ^^ ^\\.o\ Willett

Chid Brooke ^

Vpon Reading a Letter from the Sheriffe of Richmond County Giving an Account of severall 'Riotts and Tumults on Staten Island and that they are subscribing of Papers

Ordered That a letter from the Secr'y be sent to the said Sheriffe requiring him to secure such persons as are Ringleaders and Promoters of such Riotts and disturbances in ord"^ to pi'secucon pursuant to his duty and office l

V Cortlandt ? ^^ ^\\.o\ Willett

Chid Brooke ^

Vpon Reading a Letter from the Sheriffe of Richmond County Giving an Account of severall 'Riotts and Tumults on Staten Island and that they are subscribing of Papers

Ordered That a letter from the Secr'y be sent to the said Sheriffe requiring him to secure such persons as are Ringleaders and Promoters of such Riotts and disturbances in ord"^ to pi'secucon pursuant to his duty and office l

K Esq"

GOV. SLOUGHTER TO LORD INCHIQUIN.

Fort Willm Henry May 2d 1691.

May it please your Excellency. -- By the Last Vessel from hence I acquainted your Excellency of my Arrivall Here, & y« danger that I found the Country in by y« late Management of one Capt Leisler who took upon himself without any Direction from y Majostyes to rule, «& as it now appears, to oppress tids province to a Very great Degree, & upon my arrivall refused me Entrance in y^ fort & Garrison of this Province, but by seizing of his principall Instruments & by y« Deserting of his own Soldiers which were About 300 he was at length forced to render himself prisoner & upon him & his, accomplices a Grand Court of Oyer & Terminer haue passed & given Judgm* of Death to which nevertheless I am not willing to proceed but upon extreamest Necessity untill his Majesty shall have advice & his pleasure known therein, Yr is a great ferm* in this prouince heightened by y® Neighbour Colonys of N: Engl^ & therefore I am desirous to proceed with all patience & Moderation that his Majesty may be sensible of y^ Necessity of

May it please your Excellency. -- By the Last Vessel from hence I acquainted your Excellency of my Arrivall Here, & y« danger that I found the Country in by y« late Management of one Capt Leisler who took upon himself without any Direction from y Majostyes to rule, «& as it now appears, to oppress tids province to a Very great Degree, & upon my arrivall refused me Entrance in y^ fort & Garrison of this Province, but by seizing of his principall Instruments & by y« Deserting of his own Soldiers which were About 300 he was at length forced to render himself prisoner & upon him & his, accomplices a Grand Court of Oyer & Terminer haue passed & given Judgm* of Death to which nevertheless I am not willing to proceed but upon extreamest Necessity untill his Majesty shall have advice & his pleasure known therein, Yr is a great ferm* in this prouince heightened by y® Neighbour Colonys of N: Engl^ & therefore I am desirous to proceed with all patience & Moderation that his Majesty may be sensible of y^ Necessity of

1 The papers here referred to were Petitions in favor of the State Prisoners; which the people were signing. For this offence several were arrested, fined and otherwise harassed. See post, Petition of Van Pelt, Veghten and others to Gov. Fletcher, p. 415.

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a good & perfect settlem' of y^ other Colonyes on the Coast which I am Labouring to represent & -if your excellency can by your Information from myself or othei's put it forward it will be a true seruice to y^ Crown of Engl^ Your excellency hath every day reports from y^ severall parts here coming to you that may Inform of y ' troubles, disapoyn*, mines & danger y* y ' severall Governm*^ by yc french & Indian & by themselves labour onder that I need not prticularly enforme you, I ask to be accounted your Excellency's Correspondent in euery thing that may Import y"^ Majesty's service & am perticularly S"" Your.

a good & perfect settlem' of y^ other Colonyes on the Coast which I am Labouring to represent & -if your excellency can by your Information from myself or othei's put it forward it will be a true seruice to y^ Crown of Engl^ Your excellency hath every day reports from y^ severall parts here coming to you that may Inform of y ' troubles, disapoyn*, mines & danger y* y ' severall Governm*^ by yc french & Indian & by themselves labour onder that I need not prticularly enforme you, I ask to be accounted your Excellency's Correspondent in euery thing that may Import y"^ Majesty's service & am perticularly S"" Your. To My L'l Inchiquin

GOV. SLOUGHTER TO JOSEPH CHURCH,

Sir -- I have heard several Complamts of oppression and injury done to severall Inhabitants of Dartmouth and Little Compton driving them from their familys forcing of them to Warr and levying of taxes upon them wiChout Authority and other Abuses by you and others, their Maty's Subjects ought not to suffer at this Rate and asm-e Yo^ selfe if I hear any more Complaints of that nature I will take such methods to ease the subjects as will effect you otherwise than you are aw^re of at present.! am

S' Yo« Fort William Henry

May ye Eighth 1691

To his Excelln«=y Henry Slather Govem"" and Commander

in Cheife in and Over their Maf'^s Province of New

Yorke &<=a in America, and to his hormo''ble Cour.cell

The Humble Petion of Joseph Sackett That yo' Petno^ was

Sir -- I have heard several Complamts of oppression and injury done to severall Inhabitants of Dartmouth and Little Compton driving them from their familys forcing of them to Warr and levying of taxes upon them wiChout Authority and other Abuses by you and others, their Maty's Subjects ought not to suffer at this Rate and asm-e Yo^ selfe if I hear any more Complaints of that nature I will take such methods to ease the subjects as will effect you otherwise than you are aw^re of at present.! am

S' Yo« Fort William Henry

May ye Eighth 1691

To his Excelln«=y Henry Slather Govem"" and Commander

in Cheife in and Over their Maf'^s Province of New

Yorke &<=a in America, and to his hormo''ble Cour.cell

The Humble Petion of Joseph Sackett That yo' Petno^ was

forced to take upon him an Ofice to Collect and Gather under y*

Command of Jacob Leisler the taxes and Impositions Layed upon

the Inhabitants of Newtowne on Long Island in Queens County

and vpon Refuseall I was to be sued to the [sum] of seventy fiue

pounds, Now Yo' Petion*" haueing a part of the Said Taxes and

haueing Likewise deliuered [part] of the Said Taxes To the

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Collectors Order and their Remaining A part thereof : Still in my hands, and the acts of tlie said Liesler being made appeare to be Ilegall the people : pressing upon your petioner for to Retourne their moneys to them againe Now yo^ Petioner haveing p*! pail before the aniveall of yo'" Excelly or yo*" Ord^ shall be suferer thereby and therefore yo' Petion'" himibly praieth for yo'" order and answ*" concerning the perticulars and that yo>" petiont" may not be a suferer thereby haveing as cann be made appear always beene against Leisler and all his proceeding and your petioner shall ever Prav as in Duty always bound.

Collectors Order and their Remaining A part thereof : Still in my hands, and the acts of tlie said Liesler being made appeare to be Ilegall the people : pressing upon your petioner for to Retourne their moneys to them againe Now yo^ Petioner haveing p*! pail before the aniveall of yo'" Excelly or yo*" Ord^ shall be suferer thereby and therefore yo' Petion'" himibly praieth for yo'" order and answ*" concerning the perticulars and that yo>" petiont" may not be a suferer thereby haveing as cann be made appear always beene against Leisler and all his proceeding and your petioner shall ever Prav as in Duty always bound. Endorsed

The Peticoner referred to [Date, according to Counc.

Coll. Smith Mr Cortlandt & M' Min., 4t»» May. 1691.]

Brooke to be Exa ied concerning

his case.

Att A Councill held att ffort Will™ Henry May the W^ 1691 Present His Excell the Govern'' ffred Phillips W^^ Nicolls

Nich. Bayard Gab. Monvielle

Steph V. Cortlandt Esq--^

Vpon the Clamour of the people daily commg to his Excell hearing relating to y« Execucon of the prisoners Condemned of treasone having had the opinion of the Majo' part of the Representatives now mett and assembled for the Execucon of the principall Oflfenders he was pleased to offer to y« Councill his willingnesse to doe what might be most proper for the quiet and peace of the s<^ Countrey intending speedily to remove for Albany And Demanded of the Councill their opinion whether the delay of the Execucon of Justice might not prove dangerous at this Conjuncture Whereupon it was unanimously resolved that as well for the satisfaccon of the Indians as the asserting of the Government 8c authority residing in his Excell & preventing insurreccons & disorders for the future it is absolutely necessary that the sentence pronounced against the principall Offenders be forthwith put in Execucon

Vpon the Clamour of the people daily commg to his Excell hearing relating to y« Execucon of the prisoners Condemned of treasone having had the opinion of the Majo' part of the Representatives now mett and assembled for the Execucon of the principall Oflfenders he was pleased to offer to y« Councill his willingnesse to doe what might be most proper for the quiet and peace of the s<^ Countrey intending speedily to remove for Albany And Demanded of the Councill their opinion whether the delay of the Execucon of Justice might not prove dangerous at this Conjuncture Whereupon it was unanimously resolved that as well for the satisfaccon of the Indians as the asserting of the Government 8c authority residing in his Excell & preventing insurreccons & disorders for the future it is absolutely necessary that the sentence pronounced against the principall Offenders be forthwith put in Execucon

p Order David Jamison Coun'l Ck

LIEUT GOT. LEISLER.

SO'-p;

Council Room, May 16*11 i691. His Excellency having sent the Minute of Council of the fourteenth May instant referring to the Execucon of the principal! Criminalls Condemned of Treason, to the house of Representatives to acquaint them of the Resolve of this Board, The same was returned underwritten in manner following viz*

House of Representatiues for y® Prouince of New York viz

Die Veneris May 15. P M. 1691 This house according to their opinion giuen : doe aproue of what his Excelly & Councill have Don

By ord of ye house of Representatiues

His Excellency having sent the Minute of Council of the fourteenth May instant referring to the Execucon of the principal! Criminalls Condemned of Treason, to the house of Representatives to acquaint them of the Resolve of this Board, The same was returned underwritten in manner following viz*

House of Representatiues for y® Prouince of New York viz

Die Veneris May 15. P M. 1691 This house according to their opinion giuen : doe aproue of what his Excelly & Councill have Don

By ord of ye house of Representatiues

Ja: Graham Speaker

LEISLER'S AND MILBORNE'S PETITION FOR A REPRIEVE.

To his Excellency Colonel Henry Sloughter Cap" Gen'',

Govern' in Chiefe & Vice Admirall of the Province

of New Yorke & the Hon^ie Councill now Assembled.

The humble Peticon of Jacob Leisler & Jacob Milborne & their

distressed Relacons: Sheweth.

That whereas yo' Petition" having rec*^ Sentence of death by the hon^i^ Court of Oyer & Terminer held within this City, & have nothice from Yo'' Excellency that Saturday next will be y^ Execucon of s<i Sentence:

Its Implored from Yo'^ Ex^y & Hono'^ that y^ said Execucon may be deferred untill his Ma*'®^ pleasure may be knowne, or such reprieue may be vouchsafed them as to yo"^ Excellency & Hono" shall in your charity, & wisdome please to direct wholy resigning themselues unto your goodnesse & pleasure for disposing of them, begging the God of Mercy to influence you w^^ Clemency towards them

And as in all duty bound Yo"" Pet" shall for euer Pray,

Its Implored from Yo'^ Ex^y & Hono'^ that y^ said Execucon may be deferred untill his Ma*'®^ pleasure may be knowne, or such reprieue may be vouchsafed them as to yo"^ Excellency & Hono" shall in your charity, & wisdome please to direct wholy resigning themselues unto your goodnesse & pleasure for disposing of them, begging the God of Mercy to influence you w^^ Clemency towards them

And as in all duty bound Yo"" Pet" shall for euer Pray,

Jacob Leisler Jacob Milborne

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* DYING SPEECHES OF LEISLER & MILBORNE. CoLLECCONS made on the Dying Speeches of Captain Jacob Leisler

& Jacob Milborne, his son in Law, who both Suffered in New

York City on the 16^^ of May being Saturday in the Year of our

Lord 1691. -- The great wise & omnipotent creator of all things visible & invisible who from the time of our first coming a Shore in the Vale of tears, misery & affliction, hath to this present moment protected us be magnified. Praysed & Glorified for ever. Amen,

Gentlemen and fellovv^ Bhethren all I hope in the grace & fear of the Lord Jesus, we are not at present unsensible of our dying State & Condition, as to tliis world a State which all the Sons k Daughters of Adam in this globe must now one after another run through ere they can be satisfied with that eternity of which so often by Di\'ines is treated of -- In consideration of which for death we may be better prepared, like penitent Mortals here on earth, we Submit our lives. & all that unto us appertaineth into the hands of divine protection prostrating ourselves before the foot Stoole that immaculate Lamb of God who taketh away the Sinns of the world hoping that through his meritorous death & passing our iniquities shall be done away & our pardons Sealed on earth before we go hence & are seen no more, humbly imploring that not through our own meritts of Justification but rather through the merit of him that is willing to save our souls, might become precious in the Eyes of God & live forever in the Kingdome of Etemall Glory when time shall be no more -- as to our State in this world among the rest of our hard fortunes in this seat of tears it is true we have lately on the important request of a Committee choose by the Major Part of the Inhabitants of this province & taken (to the present gi-iefe & vexation of our poore afflicted relations left behind) great & weighty matters of State affairs requiring at Such an he! me more wise & Cunning powerfull Pilotts. then either of us ever was. but considering that in the time of this distracted Countrey's greatness, necessity amongst us -- no such Persons could be found but that those that were any wayes, in Capasity of Uniting us afj^ainst a Common enemy would not undertake, we conceive for the Glory

Gentlemen and fellovv^ Bhethren all I hope in the grace & fear of the Lord Jesus, we are not at present unsensible of our dying State & Condition, as to tliis world a State which all the Sons k Daughters of Adam in this globe must now one after another run through ere they can be satisfied with that eternity of which so often by Di\'ines is treated of -- In consideration of which for death we may be better prepared, like penitent Mortals here on earth, we Submit our lives. & all that unto us appertaineth into the hands of divine protection prostrating ourselves before the foot Stoole that immaculate Lamb of God who taketh away the Sinns of the world hoping that through his meritorous death & passing our iniquities shall be done away & our pardons Sealed on earth before we go hence & are seen no more, humbly imploring that not through our own meritts of Justification but rather through the merit of him that is willing to save our souls, might become precious in the Eyes of God & live forever in the Kingdome of Etemall Glory when time shall be no more -- as to our State in this world among the rest of our hard fortunes in this seat of tears it is true we have lately on the important request of a Committee choose by the Major Part of the Inhabitants of this province & taken (to the present gi-iefe & vexation of our poore afflicted relations left behind) great & weighty matters of State affairs requiring at Such an he! me more wise & Cunning powerfull Pilotts. then either of us ever was. but considering that in the time of this distracted Countrey's greatness, necessity amongst us -- no such Persons could be found but that those that were any wayes, in Capasity of Uniting us afj^ainst a Common enemy would not undertake, we conceive for the Glory

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of the protestant interest the Establishment of the present Government under our Sovereign Lord & Lady King W^" & Queen Mary &c -- & the Strengthening against all foreign attempts, of this confused City & Province, thbught it a very serviceable Act that our poore endeavours should not be wanting in any thing that was needful for the Support of ourselves & posterity hereafter whereby we must confess & often times against our will several enormities have been committed from the day of our first undertakings until the arrival of his excellency the Honorable CoF Henry Sloughter. who now for his Majesties Sake, we love & Honour & often times, durmg our unhappy abode in power longed to see that a periode thereby might be put to such distracted orders, as then were raging all of which some we must Confess on our side hath been committed through Ignorance some through a Jealous fear that disaffected persons would not be true to the present interest of the Crowne of England some peradventure through misinformation & misconstruction of People's intent & meaning, some through rashness by want of Consideration, & then through passion haste & anger, which According to orders for to declare would take up more time than present can be afforded, however for every such offence, seeing there is no recalling of the same, or possibillity of given further Satisfaction, first of the great god of heaven & then afterwards of the several offended persons, we humbly begg pardon & forgiveness, desiring them every one with a Christian Charity in our graves with us to bury all malice, hatred & Envy that therein might be incurred & further before God & the World here we do declare & protest as Dying Sinners that we do not only forgive the greatest & most inveterate of our enemies, but According to that most Excellent patron of our dying Savieur. we say to the God of Justice, father forgive them for they Know not what they do & so farre from revenge we do depart this world, that we require & make it our dying supplication to every of our relations & friends & acquaintences, that they should in time to ' come for ever be forgetfull of any injury done to us or either of us, so that on both Side, that discord & dessention (which by the devil in the beginning was created) might with our dying sides be buried in oblivion, never more to raise up to the inflamation of future

of the protestant interest the Establishment of the present Government under our Sovereign Lord & Lady King W^" & Queen Mary &c -- & the Strengthening against all foreign attempts, of this confused City & Province, thbught it a very serviceable Act that our poore endeavours should not be wanting in any thing that was needful for the Support of ourselves & posterity hereafter whereby we must confess & often times against our will several enormities have been committed from the day of our first undertakings until the arrival of his excellency the Honorable CoF Henry Sloughter. who now for his Majesties Sake, we love & Honour & often times, durmg our unhappy abode in power longed to see that a periode thereby might be put to such distracted orders, as then were raging all of which some we must Confess on our side hath been committed through Ignorance some through a Jealous fear that disaffected persons would not be true to the present interest of the Crowne of England some peradventure through misinformation & misconstruction of People's intent & meaning, some through rashness by want of Consideration, & then through passion haste & anger, which According to orders for to declare would take up more time than present can be afforded, however for every such offence, seeing there is no recalling of the same, or possibillity of given further Satisfaction, first of the great god of heaven & then afterwards of the several offended persons, we humbly begg pardon & forgiveness, desiring them every one with a Christian Charity in our graves with us to bury all malice, hatred & Envy that therein might be incurred & further before God & the World here we do declare & protest as Dying Sinners that we do not only forgive the greatest & most inveterate of our enemies, but According to that most Excellent patron of our dying Savieur. we say to the God of Justice, father forgive them for they Know not what they do & so farre from revenge we do depart this world, that we require & make it our dying supplication to every of our relations & friends & acquaintences, that they should in time to ' come for ever be forgetfull of any injury done to us or either of us, so that on both Side, that discord & dessention (which by the devil in the beginning was created) might with our dying sides be buried in oblivion, never more to raise up to the inflamation of future

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posterity, the Lord grant that the offering up of our blood might be a full satisfaction for all disorders to this present day committed, & that forever after the Spiritt of unity might remaine among our felow brethren continuing upon earth, knowing that in a Strange land it is the divine providence of heaven not our desarts that have so well protected our mihappy province this day all that for our dying comfort we can say, as concerning the point for which we were condemn'dj is to declare as our last words, before that God whom we hope before long to see that our mame end, totall Intent & endeavors to the fullness of that understanding with which we were endowed -- whe had no other than to maintaine against popery or any Schism or heresy whatever the interest of our Sovereign Lord & Lady that now is & the reformed protestant Churches in those parts, who ever things otherwise Since have hapined or being misconstructed & Scandalous reports (we at present must confess by divers are thrown upon us) as tho we intended to Support the dying, intrest of the late King James & the Contradiction of which we need not trouble many arguments, being persuaded that every good protestant of this Country who have been for any time acquainted with our transactions can from his conscience averre the falsehoods & maliciousness of such aspersions, as concerning Major Ingoldesby's comming to demand the Garrison after his arrival, he but in the least produced any Satisfaction of his power to receive the same & discharge us, we would as readily have delivered the fort, as he could demand the same, all which seeing past & gone is Scarce worthy nothing --

posterity, the Lord grant that the offering up of our blood might be a full satisfaction for all disorders to this present day committed, & that forever after the Spiritt of unity might remaine among our felow brethren continuing upon earth, knowing that in a Strange land it is the divine providence of heaven not our desarts that have so well protected our mihappy province this day all that for our dying comfort we can say, as concerning the point for which we were condemn'dj is to declare as our last words, before that God whom we hope before long to see that our mame end, totall Intent & endeavors to the fullness of that understanding with which we were endowed -- whe had no other than to maintaine against popery or any Schism or heresy whatever the interest of our Sovereign Lord & Lady that now is & the reformed protestant Churches in those parts, who ever things otherwise Since have hapined or being misconstructed & Scandalous reports (we at present must confess by divers are thrown upon us) as tho we intended to Support the dying, intrest of the late King James & the Contradiction of which we need not trouble many arguments, being persuaded that every good protestant of this Country who have been for any time acquainted with our transactions can from his conscience averre the falsehoods & maliciousness of such aspersions, as concerning Major Ingoldesby's comming to demand the Garrison after his arrival, he but in the least produced any Satisfaction of his power to receive the same & discharge us, we would as readily have delivered the fort, as he could demand the same, all which seeing past & gone is Scarce worthy nothing --

The Lord of his infinite Mercy preserve the King & Queen from all thetr traytors & deceitfuU Enemies, God be merciful unto & bless with peace & unity these their Kingdoms unto which we belong, God preserve this province from greedy outragious Enemies abroad & Spite full inveterate wretches at home God bless the Govenor of this place, God Bless the council Assembly & Government now Estabhshed that they all may be united to propagate their Majesties interest, the Coimtry's good & the Establishment of Piety, the Lord of Heaven of his infinite mercy bless all that wish well to Zion & Convert those that are out of the way, let his mercies likewise administer true Comfort to all that are desolute, grieved & oppressed

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in misery & necessity or any other affliction, Especially the deplored Souls of that poor family vmto which we did formerly belong, our only comfort, in this case, is that God has promised to take care for the Widows & fatherless, reconmiending them all this dying moment into the hands of one that is able & willing, to save these that seek him desiring them to put their perpetuall confidence in the mercies of one that never faileth, & not to weep for us that are departing to our God but rather to weep for themselves that are here behind us to remain in a State -ef Misery & Vexation

Gentlemen You will, I hope all Christian like be Charitable to our poor distressed family that are to remain among you (as long as God please) that you will Join with us in prayer for the preservation of our immortal Soules in a kingdom of never Dying Glory, unto which God of his infinite mercy bring us all Amen Amen

in misery & necessity or any other affliction, Especially the deplored Souls of that poor family vmto which we did formerly belong, our only comfort, in this case, is that God has promised to take care for the Widows & fatherless, reconmiending them all this dying moment into the hands of one that is able & willing, to save these that seek him desiring them to put their perpetuall confidence in the mercies of one that never faileth, & not to weep for us that are departing to our God but rather to weep for themselves that are here behind us to remain in a State -ef Misery & Vexation

Gentlemen You will, I hope all Christian like be Charitable to our poor distressed family that are to remain among you (as long as God please) that you will Join with us in prayer for the preservation of our immortal Soules in a kingdom of never Dying Glory, unto which God of his infinite mercy bring us all Amen Amen

Some few Particulars of Captain Jacob Leisler.

The Sheriff asking him if he was ready to die, he replied Yes, & lifting up his Eyes he prayed & then gaid that he had made his peace with God & that death did not scare him, & desired that his Corpse might be delivered to his wife, and declared that he Educated his family as a good Christian & hopmg they should continue, accordinly & he said that you have brought my body to shame, I hope you will not dispise my family therefore, I have not much more to say on this world, for we read in the Lords prayer, forgive us our trespasses as we forgive them that tresspass Against us, but hereafter we shall appear before God's Tribunal & there shall we be judged, our Lord Jesus Christ suffered so much in this world, why Should I not suffer a little --

The Sheriff asking him if he was ready to die, he replied Yes, & lifting up his Eyes he prayed & then gaid that he had made his peace with God & that death did not scare him, & desired that his Corpse might be delivered to his wife, and declared that he Educated his family as a good Christian & hopmg they should continue, accordinly & he said that you have brought my body to shame, I hope you will not dispise my family therefore, I have not much more to say on this world, for we read in the Lords prayer, forgive us our trespasses as we forgive them that tresspass Against us, but hereafter we shall appear before God's Tribunal & there shall we be judged, our Lord Jesus Christ suffered so much in this world, why Should I not suffer a little --

Then to his Son Milborne he said. I must now die, why must you die'? You have been but a Servant to us & further he declared I am a dying man & do declare before god & the world that what I have done was for king William & Queen Mary, for the defence of the protestant religion & the Good of the Country & therefore 1 must die upon which I will receive Gods Judgment, and then he said, when this my skin shall be eaten through, with this my flesh shall I see God, my Eyes shall see him & no stranger, when the Hrndkerchief was put about his head, he said, I hope these my

You have been but a Servant to us & further he declared I am a dying man & do declare before god & the world that what I have done was for king William & Queen Mary, for the defence of the protestant religion & the Good of the Country & therefore 1 must die upon which I will receive Gods Judgment, and then he said, when this my skin shall be eaten through, with this my flesh shall I see God, my Eyes shall see him & no stranger, when the Hrndkerchief was put about his head, he said, I hope these my

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Eyes shall see our Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven I am ready. I am ready.

Of Jacob Milborne --

He prayed for the King & Queen the Govenor & Council he pardoned the Judge that had condemned him Saying that the Lord would forgive him, he was ready to lay down this terrestral coat, being assured that hi» heavenly father would cloath him with a new one in the Kingdom of Heaven, then to M^ Levingston he said you have caused the King [that] I must now die. but before gods tribunal. I will implead you for the same, then to his father he said we are thoroughly wet with rain, but in a little while we shall be rained through with the Holy Spirit The sheriff asked him whether he would not Bless the King and Queen, he answered it is for the King & Queen I die & the protestant Religion to which I was Borne & Bred, I am ready I am ready, father into thy hands I recommend my soul --

I will implead you for the same, then to his father he said we are thoroughly wet with rain, but in a little while we shall be rained through with the Holy Spirit The sheriff asked him whether he would not Bless the King and Queen, he answered it is for the King & Queen I die & the protestant Religion to which I was Borne & Bred, I am ready I am ready, father into thy hands I recommend my soul --

Mss. Note. -- The Original i<kper of which the above is an copy was lent me by Mrs. Farmer, Daughter of Abram Gouverneur and the widow Milborne Sl Grand Daughter to Captain Jacob Leiiler. New York March-- 1770.

GOV. SLOUGHTER TO COLL. CODRINGTON.

S'l -- After my hearty Respects to yo^ Excelly I have Imbraced this Opportunity to acquaint you that on my arrival here I found this Province in very great Confusion & disorder Leisler & his Accomplices had made great provissions of all sorts after Majr Ingoldesby's arrival as if they were intended to hold out a long seige but the people faild him upon my arrival so that he was forct to surrender himselfe yr^fore notwithstanding he had denyed in the ffort three times after publication of their Matyes letters Patents Leisler and the principle of his Accomplices had their tryall at A speciall Court of Oyer and Termyner and were Condemned I was much inclined to reprieve them untill his Matys pleasure were knowne but the diseases and troubles of this Government did urge me to Execute Leisler & Milbourn I have beggd their Matyes pardon for the rest which I hope they will

S'l -- After my hearty Respects to yo^ Excelly I have Imbraced this Opportunity to acquaint you that on my arrival here I found this Province in very great Confusion & disorder Leisler & his Accomplices had made great provissions of all sorts after Majr Ingoldesby's arrival as if they were intended to hold out a long seige but the people faild him upon my arrival so that he was forct to surrender himselfe yr^fore notwithstanding he had denyed in the ffort three times after publication of their Matyes letters Patents Leisler and the principle of his Accomplices had their tryall at A speciall Court of Oyer and Termyner and were Condemned I was much inclined to reprieve them untill his Matys pleasure were knowne but the diseases and troubles of this Government did urge me to Execute Leisler & Milbourn I have beggd their Matyes pardon for the rest which I hope they will

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grant and the Country is now quiet and in good order I am going for Albany to Confirme the Indians in their Allegiance and subjection to the Crown of Engl^ having been very much debauched by the ffrench during the late disorders here I would ?p?.re yor Islands what provisions Wee can send having great Occasion for my seamen here therefore desire of you not to impresse them if they are not suffered to returne it will doe me a great hurt & put a stop to further supplyes of provisions from this place I have Commanded Capt Kidd for their Matys Especial service here but hope in few months he may be with you if his wife will let him I will Imbrace all opportuinityes to maintain Correspondence with yo"" Excellx and pray the like of you & to be cherished S^

grant and the Country is now quiet and in good order I am going for Albany to Confirme the Indians in their Allegiance and subjection to the Crown of Engl^ having been very much debauched by the ffrench during the late disorders here I would ?p?.re yor Islands what provisions Wee can send having great Occasion for my seamen here therefore desire of you not to impresse them if they are not suffered to returne it will doe me a great hurt & put a stop to further supplyes of provisions from this place I have Commanded Capt Kidd for their Matys Especial service here but hope in few months he may be with you if his wife will let him I will Imbrace all opportuinityes to maintain Correspondence with yo"" Excellx and pray the like of you & to be cherished S^

Yo"" very humble servant Endorsed

Copy Letter to • • Coll Codrington

DRAFT OF A LETTER TO M^ BLAITHWAYT.

S^ -- The Inclosed narrative* will Inform you of the resistance made by Jacob Leisler and his associates to Major Ingoldsby and the Kings forces on the Govt's' arrivall here on y* I9th March last. Hee found the Coimtrey all In armes. Leisler with near 900 men in the fort fireing upon the town where he Idlled and woimded sev^ of the people after Hee had published his Commission, he sent Major Ingoldsby to demand surrender of the fort W^h -^^s flattly denyed, however Leisl'" sent on Stoll who knew the Gw^ in England to see if hee was really Come, upon his return to Leisler y^ Gov^ sent a second summons W^^ was Likewyse refused, and then Leisler sent two of his principall Councellors, Milbourne & Delanoy to Capitulate ^ w<=fa w** not bee admitted & they were ordered immediately to be secured, the nixt day he sent to demand the prisoners . 1 In the original draft of this Letter, Slonghter speaks in the first person sing^ular, as here -- "On my arrivall," anil farther on " I found the Country" &c.

Leisler with near 900 men in the fort fireing upon the town where he Idlled and woimded sev^ of the people after Hee had published his Commission, he sent Major Ingoldsby to demand surrender of the fort W^h -^^s flattly denyed, however Leisl'" sent on Stoll who knew the Gw^ in England to see if hee was really Come, upon his return to Leisler y^ Gov^ sent a second summons W^^ was Likewyse refused, and then Leisler sent two of his principall Councellors, Milbourne & Delanoy to Capitulate ^ w<=fa w** not bee admitted & they were ordered immediately to be secured, the nixt day he sent to demand the prisoners . 1 In the original draft of this Letter, Slonghter speaks in the first person sing^ular, as here -- "On my arrivall," anil farther on " I found the Country" &c. The phraseology was afterwards altered; the governor is spoken of in the third person, and the letter is made a communication apparently from the council. The alterations are put in Italics. 2. <' Me,-' in the orig. draft. 3. " With mee," follows in the first draft. * See post. p. 391.

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but the Gov^ would not receive their Message resolveing to attacque the fort by Sea & Land, haveing ordered the man of warr to goe & Ly at y^ back of y*' fort, and" Major Ingoldsby to march w^^ the Kings forces to y® Fort gate and make a peremptory demand of a Surrender oywise would assault them -- they then did admitt Major Ingoldsby to enter alone, who by the Govi^^ order required them I mediately to gromid their armes and march out of the fort, and they all Should be Pardoned except Leisler & his Councill who they readily forsook the Major thereupon Commanded the K^ forces to Enter and brought Leslier & his Councell. to the Gov ' at the Citty hall they being taken in actuall rebellion the Goif w^h advice of the Councill Committed them to prison & ordered a Commission of Oyer & Terminer to be Issued out for their Legall tryall where two were acquitted by their comitry viz: Delanoy & Edsall, six Convict by their Countrey, and two Leslier A, Millbourn Condemned as mute* by the advice of the Judges the Gov^ was Inclined to repreive them untill his Maj'y^ Pleasure should be Known, but the People were so much disturbed thereat, and the Councill & Assembly did represent to Mm the great damage it would be to the K^ service, and a iliscouragem* to future Loyalty if the law was not Executed upon the principall actors w<=h for the public peace he was induced ^ to doe, and on y® 17th of May^ Lesleir & Millbourn were accordingly executed -- haveing respited all the sentence saveing the hanging & Seperateing their heads from their bodys.

but the Gov^ would not receive their Message resolveing to attacque the fort by Sea & Land, haveing ordered the man of warr to goe & Ly at y^ back of y*' fort, and" Major Ingoldsby to march w^^ the Kings forces to y® Fort gate and make a peremptory demand of a Surrender oywise would assault them -- they then did admitt Major Ingoldsby to enter alone, who by the Govi^^ order required them I mediately to gromid their armes and march out of the fort, and they all Should be Pardoned except Leisler & his Councill who they readily forsook the Major thereupon Commanded the K^ forces to Enter and brought Leslier & his Councell. to the Gov ' at the Citty hall they being taken in actuall rebellion the Goif w^h advice of the Councill Committed them to prison & ordered a Commission of Oyer & Terminer to be Issued out for their Legall tryall where two were acquitted by their comitry viz: Delanoy & Edsall, six Convict by their Countrey, and two Leslier A, Millbourn Condemned as mute* by the advice of the Judges the Gov^ was Inclined to repreive them untill his Maj'y^ Pleasure should be Known, but the People were so much disturbed thereat, and the Councill & Assembly did represent to Mm the great damage it would be to the K^ service, and a iliscouragem* to future Loyalty if the law was not Executed upon the principall actors w<=h for the public peace he was induced ^ to doe, and on y® 17th of May^ Lesleir & Millbourn were accordingly executed -- haveing respited all the sentence saveing the hanging & Seperateing their heads from their bodys.

1 " To me and the Cohncil," orig. draft. • This asterisk is in the MS. but without any corresponding reference. 2 "I was Constrained" -- orig. draft. 3 The 17th May 1691 was Sunday This date should therefore have been 16th. See Leisler'B petition for a Repreive, antea page 375. See also his dying speech.

GOV SLOUGHTER TO LORD INCHIQUIN.

N Yorke July 6th, 1691 ,

My Lord -- I have by oy'" opertunitys Kissed yo"" Ldships hands. This is by my good freind Capt" Phillips to acquaint yo' Ld shps that I have at Last reduced this Governm^ to its True Allegiance & have Executed Leisler & Millbourn two of Cheife rebells, the Assembly have Concurred with me in the Settling a revenue on their Maj'ys Service. I just returned from Albany the nearest

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part of this province to the French in Cannaila w<^h p]ase 1 found in great disorder but have also put it in a good postur secured our Indians who are our best bullwark against the french dissigns, I have also detached one hundred Christians who Joine -w^^ 300 Maquas and river Indians under the Command of Major Schyler, who I have sent into Cannada & doubt not but to have a good ace* of them they being to be assisted by a Considerable force of y« Sennequa Indians who will, likewyse descend upon the Ennemy, and assault y™ at severall plases at once, we have a report that the french have rece<^ recruits att Cannada & Intend some action against Albany. I am now requiring some aid of our Nighbor Collonys to put that place m such Condition as may disapoint their dissigns. we have sev^' french privateers upon our Coast w^h have done some damage to N. England men.

part of this province to the French in Cannaila w<^h p]ase 1 found in great disorder but have also put it in a good postur secured our Indians who are our best bullwark against the french dissigns, I have also detached one hundred Christians who Joine -w^^ 300 Maquas and river Indians under the Command of Major Schyler, who I have sent into Cannada & doubt not but to have a good ace* of them they being to be assisted by a Considerable force of y« Sennequa Indians who will, likewyse descend upon the Ennemy, and assault y™ at severall plases at once, we have a report that the french have rece<^ recruits att Cannada & Intend some action against Albany. I am now requiring some aid of our Nighbor Collonys to put that place m such Condition as may disapoint their dissigns. we have sev^' french privateers upon our Coast w^h have done some damage to N. England men. I have ordered Capt Hix to Cruise from y« Capes of Virginia to y« Capes of N. England to secure our Coast, I shall be glade to hear of yo'" Ldships Wellfare whose prosperity & success is heartily wished by

Yo'' Ldshps Inchequin Most

GOV. SLOUGHTER TO THE GOV. OF CONNECTICUT

11 July 1691.

S'' -- I returned to this place from Albany on the 27*^ past where I left all things in a very good posture and with much difficulty have secured our Indians I found that place in great disorder the out Plantacons and Schenectady almost ruined and destroyed by the Enemyes during the time of the late Confusions here, I have garrisoned Schenectady and the half moon with some of the hundred fusileers raised by our Assembly for the defence of this frontier att Albany the Remainder with one of the Kings Companyes are passed att Albany.

S'' -- I returned to this place from Albany on the 27*^ past where I left all things in a very good posture and with much difficulty have secured our Indians I found that place in great disorder the out Plantacons and Schenectady almost ruined and destroyed by the Enemyes during the time of the late Confusions here, I have garrisoned Schenectady and the half moon with some of the hundred fusileers raised by our Assembly for the defence of this frontier att Albany the Remainder with one of the Kings Companyes are passed att Albany.

By the Indians Proposition herewith sent you you will perceive their sentiments and what apprehensions they have concerning yo"" Government and the rest of the Adjacent Colonyes and how far they think you obleiged (being in the same Chain of Covenant with them) to aid and assist us against the ffrench our Comon Enemy pursuant thereunto I have advised withe the Council who

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Joync with me and think it absolutely needfull for the security of this and all the other of their Majestyes Colonyes that there be garrisoned att Albany att least 500 men this winter whereof they consider it needfull that you assist us with One hundred & fifty as your proposicon according to Order of Council or Resolve this day now sent you I need not relate unto you of how great Import the p^servacon of this place is being the only biilwarke and safeguard of all their Majestyes Plantacons on the Maine of America and if for want of strength the fFrench should Assault and gain Albany how far your Government and all the English Colonyes on both sides of us would be endangered you can easily Judge for wee have nothing but that place that keeps our Indians steady with us and the losse of that might bee the losse of them and the losse of them might be the losse of all the kings Interest on this Continent I have alsoe upon the eceipt of the Inclosed letter from Justice Glenn and for the //venting of the Enemyes Descent upon us raised one hundred Christians more who with 300 Maquaes and river Indians under the Command of Major Shuyler did March to Canada the £2't» past to watch the Enemyes mo con and to Improve all oppt>rtunityes that presents for the surprizing and destroying them the Sumekaes having agreed to goe down Cadaraque River with a Considerable force and assault them at the same time which I doubt not but will have that effect and keep them in such Alarm that they may change their resolves of invading us at least divert them so long untill we be in a fitt posture of Defence / have applyed to our J^eighhours m JVew England for their Assistance but can have none soe cannot rely upon them tho' they were forward enough to help the late usurper by which it may be easily conceived how far they are affected to their Matyes Interest and how much this place is endangered if we have not a present and suitable supply from you ^ others of our Neighbours Westward The Council doth likewise joyne with me and think fitt that you communicate some reasons to Concert with me and oy"" Commisoners from Virginia Maryland Penns'^ & the Jerseyes of proper means and methods for the securing this and their Matyes other Plantacons on the Maine and the suppressing the Enemy and alsoe to

Joync with me and think it absolutely needfull for the security of this and all the other of their Majestyes Colonyes that there be garrisoned att Albany att least 500 men this winter whereof they consider it needfull that you assist us with One hundred & fifty as your proposicon according to Order of Council or Resolve this day now sent you I need not relate unto you of how great Import the p^servacon of this place is being the only biilwarke and safeguard of all their Majestyes Plantacons on the Maine of America and if for want of strength the fFrench should Assault and gain Albany how far your Government and all the English Colonyes on both sides of us would be endangered you can easily Judge for wee have nothing but that place that keeps our Indians steady with us and the losse of that might bee the losse of them and the losse of them might be the losse of all the kings Interest on this Continent I have alsoe upon the eceipt of the Inclosed letter from Justice Glenn and for the //venting of the Enemyes Descent upon us raised one hundred Christians more who with 300 Maquaes and river Indians under the Command of Major Shuyler did March to Canada the £2't» past to watch the Enemyes mo con and to Improve all oppt>rtunityes that presents for the surprizing and destroying them the Sumekaes having agreed to goe down Cadaraque River with a Considerable force and assault them at the same time which I doubt not but will have that effect and keep them in such Alarm that they may change their resolves of invading us at least divert them so long untill we be in a fitt posture of Defence / have applyed to our J^eighhours m JVew England for their Assistance but can have none soe cannot rely upon them tho' they were forward enough to help the late usurper by which it may be easily conceived how far they are affected to their Matyes Interest and how much this place is endangered if we have not a present and suitable supply from you ^ others of our Neighbours Westward The Council doth likewise joyne with me and think fitt that you communicate some reasons to Concert with me and oy"" Commisoners from Virginia Maryland Penns'^ & the Jerseyes of proper means and methods for the securing this and their Matyes other Plantacons on the Maine and the suppressing the Enemy and alsoe to

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ugree to a Certaine fund to be levyed amongst us all in proportion for ihe raising and paying of men during this warr that if possible the memory of the ffrench might be rooted out of America ail which by a hearty union amongst our selves and noe [due?] deliberation may be easily Effected I doubt not but you are very sensible of the many branches that have been lopped off from this Governm(>nt in the late Reignes and that is now confined to a gTeat narrownesse having only Hudsons River & Long Island for the bounds and notwithstanding of the great harrasse waste and ruin that has attended them in the late usurpacon yet in their Assembly they have given signall demonstracon of great loyalty and true affection to their Matyts havuig Establised a Revenue as formerly and raised 20C0je for the pay of 100 fusileers and the paying and fitting out the late Expedition will cost 2000£ more so that the Charge of this poor Province will Exceed lOOOOoG p annum which far Exceeds their ability and will alsoe fall short of what is needfull to preserve it and how far you are concerned in its prservacon need not be repeated for that I hope I shall have y' Effectuall answer which will be great service to the Crowne and the only security to us all Since the promisses I have rece^ fresh Intelhgence concerning the arrivall of recruits in Canada as is fully related in the duplicates of the Letters & examinations sent you so that ther is now no time for delay but doe expect that you will forthwith send us yo^" quota of 150 men Compleatly armed & provided for the reinforcement of Albany, w'=h is now in eminent danger the french spyes having killed two men that were mowing of hay at Quenestiago within 7 miles of Albany -- I now send this Messenger express to urge yo^ despatch of this matter our circumstance not admitting delays and if any failure on yo^" parts, must ly at yo"" doors, and the king fully acquainted with it, I shall as oportunity presents accquainte you from time to time with what occurres, and do expect you will put yo>" whole Governm* id such a posture that may be ready to march against the French our Comon Ennemy if any Invasion should happen

ugree to a Certaine fund to be levyed amongst us all in proportion for ihe raising and paying of men during this warr that if possible the memory of the ffrench might be rooted out of America ail which by a hearty union amongst our selves and noe [due?] deliberation may be easily Effected I doubt not but you are very sensible of the many branches that have been lopped off from this Governm(>nt in the late Reignes and that is now confined to a gTeat narrownesse having only Hudsons River & Long Island for the bounds and notwithstanding of the great harrasse waste and ruin that has attended them in the late usurpacon yet in their Assembly they have given signall demonstracon of great loyalty and true affection to their Matyts havuig Establised a Revenue as formerly and raised 20C0je for the pay of 100 fusileers and the paying and fitting out the late Expedition will cost 2000£ more so that the Charge of this poor Province will Exceed lOOOOoG p annum which far Exceeds their ability and will alsoe fall short of what is needfull to preserve it and how far you are concerned in its prservacon need not be repeated for that I hope I shall have y' Effectuall answer which will be great service to the Crowne and the only security to us all Since the promisses I have rece^ fresh Intelhgence concerning the arrivall of recruits in Canada as is fully related in the duplicates of the Letters & examinations sent you so that ther is now no time for delay but doe expect that you will forthwith send us yo^" quota of 150 men Compleatly armed & provided for the reinforcement of Albany, w'=h is now in eminent danger the french spyes having killed two men that were mowing of hay at Quenestiago within 7 miles of Albany -- I now send this Messenger express to urge yo^ despatch of this matter our circumstance not admitting delays and if any failure on yo^" parts, must ly at yo"" doors, and the king fully acquainted with it, I shall as oportunity presents accquainte you from time to time with what occurres, and do expect you will put yo>" whole Governm* id such a posture that may be ready to march against the French our Comon Ennemy if any Invasion should happen

Endorsed

to Virginia Maryland

Peraisi'a- W. Jersey & Connectietft

nth July 1691

VOL. II. 25

3S6 ADMINISTRATION OF

MAJOR INGOLDSBY & COUNCIL TO THE LORDS OF TRADE.

NYorke July 29th 1691 May it Pleas yo'^ Ldshps -- On y® 25 'h Instant Coll Sloughter our Late Gov^ was seized with sudden death, whereupon pursuant to their Majtys Letters pattents we did unanimously declare Major Ilich^l Ingoldsby to be Commander in Chiefe untill their Majtys Pleasure should be further known and on y« 27th Curt he was sworn to Execute the powers & Authorityes Contained in their Majtys Letters pattents his Excelly the Late Gov'" on his arrivall here found this Countrey in great disorder Lesleir Millbourn & oyrs who had usurped the Governm* having grievously opressed the best sort of the Inhabitants, were so hardened in their wickedness that they would not admitt Major Ingoldesby who arrived w**» their Matys forces & stores into the Fort, but on the contrary Issued out proclamations of warr against him fires upon the Citty Killed sev=iii of the [Kings] subjects the pticulars whereof we more fully related in the narrative sent to Mf Blaithwaite On y^ IQ^i^ of March his Excelly Arrived published their Majtys Letters pattents and Commanded a surrender of the fort w^h was sev^i times denyed at last they proposed a Capitulation w^h his Excell'^y refused and seized upon Millbourn & delanoy who were the Messengers the next day the fort was surrendered Lesleir and his Councellors Committed to prison being taken in Actuall rebellion, a Commission of oyer & terminer was Issued for their Legall tryall, where the two principall Acters Lesleir & Millbourn were Condemned as mute ; six convict by their Country and two cleared. On y® 17^^ May the Mutes were Executed the rest repreived untill their Majtys pleasure were known on ye Q^h of Aprill his Excell^y mett the assembly who Chose their Speaker and did agree wt^ his ExcelP^ in many things for their Majtys service the Laws made are now transmitted to M'" Blaithwaite for their Majtys aprobatione The assembly did then adress their Majtys wh the State of this pro-j^ince w^h w^e have now farther presumed to doe, in a more pticular manner, & humbly beg y'" Ldships favour therein, there being nothing requested but According to the best of our Experience & understandings, is of absolute

On y® 17^^ May the Mutes were Executed the rest repreived untill their Majtys pleasure were known on ye Q^h of Aprill his Excell^y mett the assembly who Chose their Speaker and did agree wt^ his ExcelP^ in many things for their Majtys service the Laws made are now transmitted to M'" Blaithwaite for their Majtys aprobatione The assembly did then adress their Majtys wh the State of this pro-j^ince w^h w^e have now farther presumed to doe, in a more pticular manner, & humbly beg y'" Ldships favour therein, there being nothing requested but According to the best of our Experience & understandings, is of absolute

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necessity for their Majtys dignity and advantage and the security of their subjects here, all w^h is humbly submitted unto j^ Ldshps, liis Excell'^y had no sooner settle affairs here but he went to x4.1bany witli scv^i Genthnen of the Councill, where he met the Indians and notwithstanding of the strong endeavors of the french hath so fixed them, that we have cause to believe they will prove constant to us, the french are very active, his Excell^y viewed Schenectidy y« half moon & Sev" o^ out places where he found them in a sad and miserable condition occasioned by the Late troubles and the french who had desended vpon them burnt Schenectidy Si. had killed & taktn sev^i Inhabitants he has guarisoned Schenectity & the half moon, and upon the reports he heard of recruits arrived in Cannada, and of 900 Cannoes making at Montroyall with dessign to Come & take Albany he fitted out 130 Christians and 300 Maquas & river Indians imder y« Command of Major Schyler who went into Canada on y^ 25 th past and were to meet thereabout 500 Senequas who promised to go down Cadaraqua river unto them we hope they may doe some service or at Lest devert their Invasion untill we bee in a beter posture of defence having wrote sev^i Letters to the neighbouring Colonys for their assistance Connecticut Rhod Island & y^ Massachusetsflattly deny us and will not afford us relief we Expect better from Virginia & Maryland -- there being an absolute necessity of guarisoning Albany w^h at lest 500 men for this province as now Limitted impossible to raise or mantain y™ yet that Post of so great Import, that if it be not preserved, will endanger the loss of all their Majtys Collonys on this Continent being the only defence & security of them all, we therfore pray yourLordshps to Consider the present state of this province who has groaned under unsiportable pressures ever since that unhappy union with bosten in the late reign the governm' then being so large an extent and the means of Conveying Intelligence so difcult & tedious that on end of the dominion might have been destroyed before the other could have notice of it, besides they have so since so poysoned thos western parts with their seditious and antimonarchical principles who formerly were all signall for their good affection to the monarchy that all the Miseries that has since attended this province is only to be attributed

necessity for their Majtys dignity and advantage and the security of their subjects here, all w^h is humbly submitted unto j^ Ldshps, liis Excell'^y had no sooner settle affairs here but he went to x4.1bany witli scv^i Genthnen of the Councill, where he met the Indians and notwithstanding of the strong endeavors of the french hath so fixed them, that we have cause to believe they will prove constant to us, the french are very active, his Excell^y viewed Schenectidy y« half moon & Sev" o^ out places where he found them in a sad and miserable condition occasioned by the Late troubles and the french who had desended vpon them burnt Schenectidy Si. had killed & taktn sev^i Inhabitants he has guarisoned Schenectity & the half moon, and upon the reports he heard of recruits arrived in Cannada, and of 900 Cannoes making at Montroyall with dessign to Come & take Albany he fitted out 130 Christians and 300 Maquas & river Indians imder y« Command of Major Schyler who went into Canada on y^ 25 th past and were to meet thereabout 500 Senequas who promised to go down Cadaraqua river unto them we hope they may doe some service or at Lest devert their Invasion untill we bee in a beter posture of defence having wrote sev^i Letters to the neighbouring Colonys for their assistance Connecticut Rhod Island & y^ Massachusetsflattly deny us and will not afford us relief we Expect better from Virginia & Maryland -- there being an absolute necessity of guarisoning Albany w^h at lest 500 men for this province as now Limitted impossible to raise or mantain y™ yet that Post of so great Import, that if it be not preserved, will endanger the loss of all their Majtys Collonys on this Continent being the only defence & security of them all, we therfore pray yourLordshps to Consider the present state of this province who has groaned under unsiportable pressures ever since that unhappy union with bosten in the late reign the governm' then being so large an extent and the means of Conveying Intelligence so difcult & tedious that on end of the dominion might have been destroyed before the other could have notice of it, besides they have so since so poysoned thos western parts with their seditious and antimonarchical principles who formerly were all signall for their good affection to the monarchy that all the Miseries that has since attended this province is only to be attributed

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to that miserable union, In the adress now sent unto their Majty^ your Ldshps will perceive, that those Collonys formerly under on head & governm^ and wer desired to be reunited has this advantadge besides all the oy" occrueing to their Majtys that this place y« seat of the Gov^m^ is in the center of the whole & Schenectada w^h is the Extremest part of the whole will not ex( eed 160 miles so that in two or 3 days we can be advised & give i eleife to any part in a short time

ANSWER TO BLAGGE'S MEMORIAL.

[ante. p. 55.]

The matter alleadged therein seemes verry wide of the truth because Cap* Nicholson & others then of the Councill appoynted by Authorty of the Crowne, in the month of March long before any knowledge of the late happy Revolucon had taken care for the providing matterialls for repairing of the ffort & garrison at New Yorke And ye Citty Fortifications were divided uito equall shares according to ye number of the militia Companyes in y^ Citty who were allotted to linish y'^ shares but it was very remarkable that every Company in y^ Town had Compleated their shares of y^ fortifications Except Capt Leislers Company who did not finish till about 3 or 4 weeks after that he had seized y« ffort to himselfe and when they the s^ Leisler & his Complices had seized their Matys fortresse & stores under Colour & p^'tence of their Matys service they were applyed to their own defence nor does it appear by any words or Accons of Cap* Nicholson during his abode here that he had any dislike to the s*^ revolution or the least dissatisfaccon to y'" p'^sent Matys persons Government or interest.

The matter alleadged therein seemes verry wide of the truth because Cap* Nicholson & others then of the Councill appoynted by Authorty of the Crowne, in the month of March long before any knowledge of the late happy Revolucon had taken care for the providing matterialls for repairing of the ffort & garrison at New Yorke And ye Citty Fortifications were divided uito equall shares according to ye number of the militia Companyes in y^ Citty who were allotted to linish y'^ shares but it was very remarkable that every Company in y^ Town had Compleated their shares of y^ fortifications Except Capt Leislers Company who did not finish till about 3 or 4 weeks after that he had seized y« ffort to himselfe and when they the s^ Leisler & his Complices had seized their Matys fortresse & stores under Colour & p^'tence of their Matys service they were applyed to their own defence nor does it appear by any words or Accons of Cap* Nicholson during his abode here that he had any dislike to the s*^ revolution or the least dissatisfaccon to y'" p'^sent Matys persons Government or interest.

ffor the greater quiet & satisfacon of the people the s^ Cap* Nicholson admitted Detachments of the Citty Militia & desired the assistance of the severall Countyes of the Province as well for tlieir Councill & advice as the comon defence to Watch & ward in the ffort which gave occacon to Cap* Leisler & others his abettors all men of meane birth sordid Educacon & desperate ffortunes by inflaming the people wi'ui idle and hnprobablc stories & false suggestions whilst Cr.p* Nicholson & others of the Councill assisted

ffor the greater quiet & satisfacon of the people the s^ Cap* Nicholson admitted Detachments of the Citty Militia & desired the assistance of the severall Countyes of the Province as well for tlieir Councill & advice as the comon defence to Watch & ward in the ffort which gave occacon to Cap* Leisler & others his abettors all men of meane birth sordid Educacon & desperate ffortunes by inflaming the people wi'ui idle and hnprobablc stories & false suggestions whilst Cr.p* Nicholson & others of the Councill assisted

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with the Mayor & Aldermen of the City & Mihtia Officers of the provmce all Protestants & principall ffreholders were Consulting att (he City Hall for the peace & preservacon of the Country to expell the garrison force the keys from Cap' Nicholson & assumed this military power over their Maj*'®^ subjects of this province w^hich poynt being so far gayned the lesser & meaner part of the people being overawed by the strength of the ffort were easily induced to choose such a Comitte as they were directed for the Confirmacon of the accons of the s^ Leysler & others his followers.

The Gentlemen of the former Councill Mayor & aldermen of the Citty were not made acquainted with any order or proclamacon fFor proclaiming their Maj*'*^^ in this province but on the Contrary upon Riunor of such orders being come to the Towne they sent to Leysler & others to enquire of the truth but could have no certaine intelligence from them and what avercon possibly could be discovered in those persons to their Majties prosperity & accession to the throne their letter to the Secretary of State upon the first newes of the Revolucon their Educacon & constancy in the profession of the protestant Religion & Continuall affection to the Enghsh Crowne may sufficiently evince & the Journalls of their proceedings in those times apparently declare.

The Gentlemen of the former Councill Mayor & aldermen of the Citty were not made acquainted with any order or proclamacon fFor proclaiming their Maj*'*^^ in this province but on the Contrary upon Riunor of such orders being come to the Towne they sent to Leysler & others to enquire of the truth but could have no certaine intelligence from them and what avercon possibly could be discovered in those persons to their Majties prosperity & accession to the throne their letter to the Secretary of State upon the first newes of the Revolucon their Educacon & constancy in the profession of the protestant Religion & Continuall affection to the Enghsh Crowne may sufficiently evince & the Journalls of their proceedings in those times apparently declare.

The Mayor & Aldermen were not suspended but remayned until! the usuall time of election, nor did any of the persons confined in any manner oppose their Majties interest or the revolucon but were all of them of the protestant Rehgion well affected to their Majt'«« persons & Governm* & the Empire of the English Crowne in these parts.

The Inhabitants of the Province werre farr from understanding his Majt' s letter to be directed for Capt Leisler or that any powers or authorityes therein Contained were given to him the Letters wAs not openly comunicated but when diverse of their Majt'^s gQ^^ and faithfull protestant Leige Subjects principall ffreeholders of the province desired of Cap* Leysler who had surreptitiously got the same into his own hands that they might either have a Coppy or heare the same read that they might pay all duty and obedience to their Majt'^s Orders accordingly they were not only denyed the same but dismissed with menaces contempt & rude language.

The Inhabitants of the Province werre farr from understanding his Majt' s letter to be directed for Capt Leisler or that any powers or authorityes therein Contained were given to him the Letters wAs not openly comunicated but when diverse of their Majt'^s gQ^^ and faithfull protestant Leige Subjects principall ffreeholders of the province desired of Cap* Leysler who had surreptitiously got the same into his own hands that they might either have a Coppy or heare the same read that they might pay all duty and obedience to their Majt'^s Orders accordingly they were not only denyed the same but dismissed with menaces contempt & rude language.

Noe Reluctance or Resistance in the least was ever shewne or

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oflfered to their Maj''*'^ Governmt in the province but it was received with a hearty & Unanimous Consent & general joy & gladness & the only Opposicon that ever w^as iLade was against the manifest irraconal & inlollerable violence & oppression of Jacob Leisler & his faction whose Religion before those times was as unaccomptable & obscure as their birth & fortunes by whose occasion the Ruines of Scanechtadae & other depredations of the fFrench & Indians happened & unto whom the same is wholly attributed

Severall of their Majti^^ Protestant Leige Subjects being without any reason kept strict prisoners in the ffort to the regret & amazement of the greatest part of the Inhabitants of the Province some of the most Considerable persons in a modest & peaceable maner without anyarmes whatsoever applyed themselves to Cap* Leysler & Civilly desired the prisoners might be delivered upon Baile but were disturbed by Leyslers son who came runing upon them with a drawne Sword & diverse other armed men whereupon sundry of their Maj*'^^ good Subjects were seized imprisoned & without any course or Solemnity of Law fined & kept in durance during the will & pleasure of the s^ Leysler & his Companions.

Severall of their Majti^^ Protestant Leige Subjects being without any reason kept strict prisoners in the ffort to the regret & amazement of the greatest part of the Inhabitants of the Province some of the most Considerable persons in a modest & peaceable maner without anyarmes whatsoever applyed themselves to Cap* Leysler & Civilly desired the prisoners might be delivered upon Baile but were disturbed by Leyslers son who came runing upon them with a drawne Sword & diverse other armed men whereupon sundry of their Maj*'^^ good Subjects were seized imprisoned & without any course or Solemnity of Law fined & kept in durance during the will & pleasure of the s^ Leysler & his Companions.

Concerning the Quartering & insolence of the Country People in the Citty of New Yorke the truth is verry much abused for they were all called in by Leislers Comand & Quartered by his Orders & the abuses & Robberyes by them Committed were notorious & Exceeding greivous to their Maj^ies good subjects.

The Notion of a Dutch Plott cannot be applicable to Leysler & his adherents the much greater part of Albany which wholly Consists of dutch people & all y^ men of best repute for Religion Estates & Integrity of the dutch Nacon throughout the whole Province having alwayes been manifestly against Leysler & his Society in all their illegall & Irregular proceedings.

Endorsed

Answer to y« Memoriall

%* Bayard & Nicolls were the authors of this, & the following papers^ the date Oi which is 27. April 1691.

The Notion of a Dutch Plott cannot be applicable to Leysler & his adherents the much greater part of Albany which wholly Consists of dutch people & all y^ men of best repute for Religion Estates & Integrity of the dutch Nacon throughout the whole Province having alwayes been manifestly against Leysler & his Society in all their illegall & Irregular proceedings.

Endorsed

Answer to y« Memoriall

%* Bayard & Nicolls were the authors of this, & the following papers^ the date Oi which is 27. April 1691.

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A NARRATIVE IN ANSWER TO THEIR MAJties LETTER,

I find that Jacob Leislaer a man of disporate fortune ambitiously did assume unto himselfe the title of Liev governour of tjiis provins of new Yorke and Chose a Council of the meanest and most abject Common people made to himselfe a broad seale which he called the seale of the province with the usual armes of the kings of englandt and affixed the same to some unlawful grants of lands within this province and Commissionated under the same Justices of the pease in whose hearts were mischiefs he Constituted Courts of oyer and terminer and tryed severall subjects for pretended treason muither and other Crimes he taxed and levyed mony upon their majestie Subjects to their grievous oppression and great Impoverishment When he wanted more mony for his occasions he forcibly robbed and spoiled broake open doors and locks where he guessed it was to be found and Caryed away to the value of some thousands of pounds in mony or goods and all this against the best protestant subjects in the province He imprisoned whom he feared without any other Cause than that their integritie to the protestant interest and fidelyty to their Majesties became a terrour to him some of them after tedious Confinement without Colour of law he Whipt & branded and some he kept Induresse so long as he hould the fFortt

I find that Jacob Leislaer a man of disporate fortune ambitiously did assume unto himselfe the title of Liev governour of tjiis provins of new Yorke and Chose a Council of the meanest and most abject Common people made to himselfe a broad seale which he called the seale of the province with the usual armes of the kings of englandt and affixed the same to some unlawful grants of lands within this province and Commissionated under the same Justices of the pease in whose hearts were mischiefs he Constituted Courts of oyer and terminer and tryed severall subjects for pretended treason muither and other Crimes he taxed and levyed mony upon their majestie Subjects to their grievous oppression and great Impoverishment When he wanted more mony for his occasions he forcibly robbed and spoiled broake open doors and locks where he guessed it was to be found and Caryed away to the value of some thousands of pounds in mony or goods and all this against the best protestant subjects in the province He imprisoned whom he feared without any other Cause than that their integritie to the protestant interest and fidelyty to their Majesties became a terrour to him some of them after tedious Confinement without Colour of law he Whipt & branded and some he kept Induresse so long as he hould the fFortt

Upon the news of Maj"^ Ingoldsbys arrivall w^ith their Matys forces under his Command the said Leisler fortifyed and recruited himselfe in the fort with such persons as wal from the neighbouring Colonyes as in this province who were knowne to be of principles Contrary to the Intrest of the Crown when the Major Came to New Yorcke he made great preparations as if he were to hold out a long siege and night and day was taking in flower beefe porke &c: in great quantytyes notwithstanding the Maj"" and the rest of flie gent' Commissionated from their Matyes gave him that satisfaccon to show their Commisions and tell him that governour Sloughter was upon his way Coming hither that they were Come hither to defend and protect the Country and that he would lodge his men in the tovme and suffer him to hold the fort till the governours arrivall this did not answer his ends his Inpatience became the

Upon the news of Maj"^ Ingoldsbys arrivall w^ith their Matys forces under his Command the said Leisler fortifyed and recruited himselfe in the fort with such persons as wal from the neighbouring Colonyes as in this province who were knowne to be of principles Contrary to the Intrest of the Crown when the Major Came to New Yorcke he made great preparations as if he were to hold out a long siege and night and day was taking in flower beefe porke &c: in great quantytyes notwithstanding the Maj"" and the rest of flie gent' Commissionated from their Matyes gave him that satisfaccon to show their Commisions and tell him that governour Sloughter was upon his way Coming hither that they were Come hither to defend and protect the Country and that he would lodge his men in the tovme and suffer him to hold the fort till the governours arrivall this did not answer his ends his Inpatience became the

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greater he sent out his Incendiaryes all over the Country an.l neighbouring Colonys to bring in ayd att length fired upon the Maj""* Rounds and toock three of them prisoners and att last d«clurcd open Warr against the Major and all that would adhere unto hiin and discovered as black and desperate disignes as can be thought upon gave orders to the blockhouse a fortification att the opposite Corner of the Citty where he had a strong garrison Commanded imder liim by one of his Liev^^ brasier to suffer no Soldiers nor others whatsoever to appear armed before the same and if otherwise to fire att them said he would doe the same from the fortt and att length contrived to sally out upon the towme and kill all that should be found in the streets or elsewhere in arms and accordingly orders and a signe was given to the blockhouse he shott a Carman throw the shoulder being in sight of the fort with his Cart loaded and Refusing to Cary his load thither and killd the Carmans horse fired great gunns throw severall houses of the Citty particularly throw the house where he under stood their Matyes Soldiers and Amniccon was lodged killed one Josiah browne an old goldier one negroc and wounded a gicat many subjectt in the streets he had 16 or 17 bulletts in the fire Redhott to fire the town withall and had not the guilty Consciences of his weak followers smott them upon the governours arrivall (if he Could have effected it) he had Cutt of not only their Maties souldiers but every one that were assisting them in their defence the noyse and shouting that followed upon the Governo"^ landing being come in the pinnace by the back side of nutten Island made the hearts of his followers to devide. he three times denyed to surrender the fort to the Goveiv nour but att laest a Convussion falling upon his followers he was forced with his Secry Milbourne and others of desperate intentions to surrender themselves and become prisoners leisler and Milbourne did shew great stubbornesse upon their arraignment and were Mute Where upon they were Condemned many of the people of this province have been debauched with strange principles and tenetts Concernmg goverment and are not easily to be rooted out new england hath had a great shere in these trouble & in poysoning of this people many here of Considerable fortune and kno\\-ne integrity to the Crown of england whose lives and fortunes have almost been

greater he sent out his Incendiaryes all over the Country an.l neighbouring Colonys to bring in ayd att length fired upon the Maj""* Rounds and toock three of them prisoners and att last d«clurcd open Warr against the Major and all that would adhere unto hiin and discovered as black and desperate disignes as can be thought upon gave orders to the blockhouse a fortification att the opposite Corner of the Citty where he had a strong garrison Commanded imder liim by one of his Liev^^ brasier to suffer no Soldiers nor others whatsoever to appear armed before the same and if otherwise to fire att them said he would doe the same from the fortt and att length contrived to sally out upon the towme and kill all that should be found in the streets or elsewhere in arms and accordingly orders and a signe was given to the blockhouse he shott a Carman throw the shoulder being in sight of the fort with his Cart loaded and Refusing to Cary his load thither and killd the Carmans horse fired great gunns throw severall houses of the Citty particularly throw the house where he under stood their Matyes Soldiers and Amniccon was lodged killed one Josiah browne an old goldier one negroc and wounded a gicat many subjectt in the streets he had 16 or 17 bulletts in the fire Redhott to fire the town withall and had not the guilty Consciences of his weak followers smott them upon the governours arrivall (if he Could have effected it) he had Cutt of not only their Maties souldiers but every one that were assisting them in their defence the noyse and shouting that followed upon the Governo"^ landing being come in the pinnace by the back side of nutten Island made the hearts of his followers to devide. he three times denyed to surrender the fort to the Goveiv nour but att laest a Convussion falling upon his followers he was forced with his Secry Milbourne and others of desperate intentions to surrender themselves and become prisoners leisler and Milbourne did shew great stubbornesse upon their arraignment and were Mute Where upon they were Condemned many of the people of this province have been debauched with strange principles and tenetts Concernmg goverment and are not easily to be rooted out new england hath had a great shere in these trouble & in poysoning of this people many here of Considerable fortune and kno\\-ne integrity to the Crown of england whose lives and fortunes have almost been

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Ship wracht are uneasy thinking it Will never afterwards be safe for them to live in this province nor can their lives or fortunes ever be secure if such men doe survive to head an ignorant Mobile here upon occasion, and if some Example be not made of such Criminalls to future generacons especially they having Committed barefaced and open Rebellion against their Maties authoryty here published and declared and his officers and souldier sent immediately from ther Majesties Their Government can never be safe in these Colonycs. Endorsed

A Narrative in answer

to their Matyes Let' of

Leisler &c

NICHOLAS BAYARD'S CLAIM. Nicholas Bayard liereby enters his Claime and demand in the

Secretarie's office against the Undernamed persons for the Severall

dammages by him Sustained in the times of the late rebellion &

disorders within this Province viz*

Imp^ Sot the ffals Imprisonm^ of the s*^ Bayard during the space of 14 Months to the dammage of him the s*^ Bayard jESOOO. by the hands & means of

Peter Lanoy Abram Mol

Samuel Staets Cornells Bulsing

Samuel Edsal Joost Carelsen

Hendrick Van Veurden Jeremias Jansen

Benjamin Blagge Johannes Mortier

Jan Hendrickx d'Bruyn Johan Markener

Jacob Mourits Poulus Turcq

Jan Spratt Jan van G elder

W™ Churcher Herry Breser

Arent ffredrix Jan Willemsen Roomer

Item Sot the several assaults forces Wrongs Spoils & Injuries don« perpetrated & Committed in the house and uppon the Estate of the s^ Bayard to the dammage of him the s^ Bayard ^6200 by the undernamed persons viz*

Samuel Edsal Joost Carelsen

Hendrick Van Veurden Jeremias Jansen

Benjamin Blagge Johannes Mortier

Jan Hendrickx d'Bruyn Johan Markener

Jacob Mourits Poulus Turcq

Jan Spratt Jan van G elder

W™ Churcher Herry Breser

Arent ffredrix Jan Willemsen Roomer

Item Sot the several assaults forces Wrongs Spoils & Injuries don« perpetrated & Committed in the house and uppon the Estate of the s^ Bayard to the dammage of him the s^ Bayard ^6200 by the undernamed persons viz*

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Jan Bribout Mattys Cornelisen Dirck ten Eyck

Willem Tyssen Jan Bennet Johannes van Giesen

Joris Martensen Arien Willemsen Govert Hollar

Jacob Jorisen Johannes Tiebout Jurian Nagel

Jacobus Cock Dated In New Yorke this 7'^ of Sepf 1691.

N. Bayard.

The Comprizing Bill of the whole charges in the Quarter ending the 25'^ Decemb 1691

fibrfeitures of Delinquents Discounted for by Tho, Codrington high Sheriff of the City and County of New York Levyed from peter Jacob Maiius & Evert Deykin,. ... 85 10

Levyed from Rip Van Dam 47 10

from Jacob Morris 76

from John Provost 47 10

from Hend: Jansen Van Worden 50

306 10 Comprizing Bill of the Whole Charge arising out of the produce of the Revenue in this Quarter ended Michel^ 1692. ffines & fforfeitures. Leveyed from Johannes Provoost by Thomas ^

Coddrington Esq. High Sheriff of the City V 45 .00.00 & County of New York y

Extracted out of the auditted ace* of the Revenue

p me

B CozzENS Clk ConcilTi

WIDDOW LEISLER'S PETICON TO INGOLDSBY.

from John Provost 47 10

from Hend: Jansen Van Worden 50

306 10 Comprizing Bill of the Whole Charge arising out of the produce of the Revenue in this Quarter ended Michel^ 1692. ffines & fforfeitures. Leveyed from Johannes Provoost by Thomas ^

Coddrington Esq. High Sheriff of the City V 45 .00.00 & County of New York y

Extracted out of the auditted ace* of the Revenue

p me

B CozzENS Clk ConcilTi

WIDDOW LEISLER'S PETICON TO INGOLDSBY.

New Yorke

To the Right Honi^ie Maj"- Richard Ingoldsby Esq"- Gou'' & ye Hon^ifi Councill for this Prouince of New Yorke &" . The Petition: of Else Leisler Widdow of Jacob Leisler. Most Humbly Sheweth

That yo"" Distressed: petition"" Some time Since: received

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Information: by y® high Shrife of this City and County, that, yo' petitioner Should remaine in Possession: of the Estates of her. Late Husband: Vntill their Maj*'^ pleasure Should be Knowne.

And Whereas y^bookes: of acc^ts &c &,boat belonging to. Said. Estate, are in youer honnor^"s Custodes as also Sume. part: of y* Said Estate in the County, of Suffolk being Seized, by. the. high: Shrife of Said County & yo"" petinor being Deslitued. of. any Maenes. for. y® Support of her Selfe & distressed family: for the approaching Winter^

Yo^ Honn^s Petitioner therefore Most [humbly craves your Hono'^^] consideracon &that your Honno" would Mercifully be pleased to cause y** s'^ bookes & papers and boat to be delivered unto yo*" peticone"" as allso that those goods Sized in Suffolk County may be discharged that So yo"" petition'" May rep her benefit of y^ Same. -- And yo^ Peticon^ras in duty bound Shall most humbly Pray &c:

Estate, are in youer honnor^"s Custodes as also Sume. part: of y* Said Estate in the County, of Suffolk being Seized, by. the. high: Shrife of Said County & yo"" petinor being Deslitued. of. any Maenes. for. y® Support of her Selfe & distressed family: for the approaching Winter^

Yo^ Honn^s Petitioner therefore Most [humbly craves your Hono'^^] consideracon &that your Honno" would Mercifully be pleased to cause y** s'^ bookes & papers and boat to be delivered unto yo*" peticone"" as allso that those goods Sized in Suffolk County may be discharged that So yo"" petition'" May rep her benefit of y^ Same. -- And yo^ Peticon^ras in duty bound Shall most humbly Pray &c:

Elsie Leisler

EARTH LeHOUrS CLAIME.

Bartholemew Le Roux hereby enters his Claime and Demand in the Secretarys office Against the undernamed Persons for the damage by him sustained in the Times of the Late Rebellion and Disorders Within this Province Viz* for the sume of Twelve Pounds & Ten Shillings for five Barrells of Porke taken from him by the Undermentioned Partyes Viz'

Nicholas Blanck Urian Nagell William Churcher Dated at New York this 7th of 7ber 1691.

Barth: Le Roux

To the Honorable Majoi" Richard Ingoldsby esq. Comandr

in Chiefe of their Majt'^s Province of New York &c And

to the Hono^'able Coimcill

The humble Peticon of John Jeronison Thomas Morgan Lawrence

Johnson John Peterson and Dirick Crews Chauck PalUon and

John Bedine

Humbly Shweth vmto y"" hono^ that in the late revolution of Gov-

Bartholemew Le Roux hereby enters his Claime and Demand in the Secretarys office Against the undernamed Persons for the damage by him sustained in the Times of the Late Rebellion and Disorders Within this Province Viz* for the sume of Twelve Pounds & Ten Shillings for five Barrells of Porke taken from him by the Undermentioned Partyes Viz'

Nicholas Blanck Urian Nagell William Churcher Dated at New York this 7th of 7ber 1691.

Barth: Le Roux

To the Honorable Majoi" Richard Ingoldsby esq. Comandr

in Chiefe of their Majt'^s Province of New York &c And

to the Hono^'able Coimcill

The humble Peticon of John Jeronison Thomas Morgan Lawrence

Johnson John Peterson and Dirick Crews Chauck PalUon and

John Bedine

Humbly Shweth vmto y"" hono^ that in the late revolution of Gov-

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ermncnt vnder Jacob Leysler the said Leysler sent [your petitioners freeholders] of Staten Island to comand some of the Inhabitants thereon to Assist one Johannis Burger vSergeant of the fort vnder Leyslers Comand to goe to Elizabeth Towne to secure and seize on some porke then belonging to M'^ plowman late Collector of New Yorke, vnder the pretence of the said Collector being considerably Indebted to the King And was Absented you^" pet^'^ Amongst severall others was Comanded to goe who out of true zeal for their Maj^'^s service did goe to Elizabeth Towne ,with the said Burger and others who did their seize About fifty barrells of Beefe and porke the which belonged to the said plowman and was brought here to new yorke and delivered to said Leysler, as yo"^ pet^'s are Informed did Imploy the same for the service of the Souldiers then at Albany, for the security of their Majt'^s Subjects there Against the ffrencb, Yet soe it is may it please yo*" honors that yo'' pefs perticulerly are now sued by the 'said plowman for the said Provisions at the next Court of Sessions at Staten Island Contrary to the true meaning of the proclamation Issued out by his late Excellency Collon^i Slaughter and y® Assembly yo^" pet^^ Judging it very hard that they Alone i'^ould be forced to bare the burthen of it when soe many others ■were concerned And the whole Country received the benefitt of it

ermncnt vnder Jacob Leysler the said Leysler sent [your petitioners freeholders] of Staten Island to comand some of the Inhabitants thereon to Assist one Johannis Burger vSergeant of the fort vnder Leyslers Comand to goe to Elizabeth Towne to secure and seize on some porke then belonging to M'^ plowman late Collector of New Yorke, vnder the pretence of the said Collector being considerably Indebted to the King And was Absented you^" pet^'^ Amongst severall others was Comanded to goe who out of true zeal for their Maj^'^s service did goe to Elizabeth Towne ,with the said Burger and others who did their seize About fifty barrells of Beefe and porke the which belonged to the said plowman and was brought here to new yorke and delivered to said Leysler, as yo"^ pet^'s are Informed did Imploy the same for the service of the Souldiers then at Albany, for the security of their Majt'^s Subjects there Against the ffrencb, Yet soe it is may it please yo*" honors that yo'' pefs perticulerly are now sued by the 'said plowman for the said Provisions at the next Court of Sessions at Staten Island Contrary to the true meaning of the proclamation Issued out by his late Excellency Collon^i Slaughter and y® Assembly yo^" pet^^ Judging it very hard that they Alone i'^ould be forced to bare the burthen of it when soe many others ■were concerned And the whole Country received the benefitt of it

you'' [pefs] humbly prayes yo^ hon^^ consideration in the premises And that yo'" honor's will order the said action to cease till the time lymited in tlie proclamacon be expired, And in the meane time to Consider some way to ease yo' peti"s from the whole burthen thereof, by ordering sattisfaction to be made to the said plowman by the publique or by Allotting each person that was concerned therein to pay their E quail proporceons of the same And yo^ pefs in Dv* bound will ever pray &,c* Endorsed,

you'' [pefs] humbly prayes yo^ hon^^ consideration in the premises And that yo'" honor's will order the said action to cease till the time lymited in tlie proclamacon be expired, And in the meane time to Consider some way to ease yo' peti"s from the whole burthen thereof, by ordering sattisfaction to be made to the said plowman by the publique or by Allotting each person that was concerned therein to pay their E quail proporceons of the same And yo^ pefs in Dv* bound will ever pray &,c* Endorsed,

Petition of the Persons on Staten Island Claimed ags* & P: sented by

Plowma?

LIEUT GOV. LEISLER. 397

APOLONIA WELCH'S DEPOSITION.

Aprill 19*^ 1693. Apolonia Welch reports that an Indian who gives himselfe the name of Cap"^ Billop Sunday the 16'ii instant Declared that the number of 350 Indians of Hagen Sack and Tapan would make war against Newyorke for the blood of Leisler that nothing but a sume of money should make satisfaccon that when his Excelly went for Philadelphia the action will beginn and that the Indian was sober when he spoake these words and further says that as the Govern"' passed her mothers house in his coach in the time of this discourse she told him there was the man they were talking of commending His Excelly for a brave man the Indian said it would then be the better for him and that notwithstanding his horses two would be sufficient to dispatch him

And further saith That another Indian came in whom he saluted by the name of Captain Busch who asked him why he did play the fool to tell what they had designed and took him by the hand and conveyed him away And that on Tuesday the IS^h in the morning another Indian came in to her mothers house to whom her mother said what had passed on Sunday the 16'ii that the Indians were to make warr with the English he replyed it was true but they would not doe any harm to her.

And further saith That another Indian came in whom he saluted by the name of Captain Busch who asked him why he did play the fool to tell what they had designed and took him by the hand and conveyed him away And that on Tuesday the IS^h in the morning another Indian came in to her mothers house to whom her mother said what had passed on Sunday the 16'ii that the Indians were to make warr with the English he replyed it was true but they would not doe any harm to her.

* DEPOSITIONS OF SUNDRY PERSONS. John Peterson of New York in America Carpenter, Aged forty three years, or thereabouts make oath, that he this deponent on or about the one & thirtieth day of May Anno 1689 was at New York aforesaid, when the revolution happened there, & this deponent did then observe most part of the Inhabitants take Arms, & possessed themselves of the fort or Citadell & did thereupon declare for his then Royal highness the Prince of Orange (now our gracious Sovereign) & the defence of the protestants Religion, & having Seized the said fort as aforesaid -- the Said Inhabitants did send to the Captains of the Militia requiring them to repair iato the said fort, to Exercise their several commands «& this

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deponent further Say that Capt Charles Lodwick, one of the Said Militia Captains had the first Command of the guard after the Seizure of the said fort by the inhabitants & that the other Militia Captains did amount the said guards by turns amongst whom Capt Jacob Leisler deceased did duty in his turn, & this deponent further saith that on or ab* the tenth of June following, the said Captain Leisler having then the Guard of the said fort the happy news of their Majesties accession to the throne arrived' at New York whereupon the said Captain Leisler as this deponent has been credibly informed & believes did proclaim their Majesties King William & Queen Mary with the Consent & approbation of the greater part of the inhabitants who assisted at the same & further Saith that about a month after a Committee of the representatives of the said Province in the nalure of a General!

deponent further Say that Capt Charles Lodwick, one of the Said Militia Captains had the first Command of the guard after the Seizure of the said fort by the inhabitants & that the other Militia Captains did amount the said guards by turns amongst whom Capt Jacob Leisler deceased did duty in his turn, & this deponent further saith that on or ab* the tenth of June following, the said Captain Leisler having then the Guard of the said fort the happy news of their Majesties accession to the throne arrived' at New York whereupon the said Captain Leisler as this deponent has been credibly informed & believes did proclaim their Majesties King William & Queen Mary with the Consent & approbation of the greater part of the inhabitants who assisted at the same & further Saith that about a month after a Committee of the representatives of the said Province in the nalure of a General! Assembly was held in the said City of New York to Consider & provide for the security of the said province till their Majesties pleasure was Known who thereupon did appoint the said Captain Leisler to be a Commander of the said fort (Captain Francis Nicholson, the late Deputy Governor being before that time departed out of the said Province) & the said Captain Leisler immediately, fortified the said fort & City which before was very Runious & uncapable to make defence & destitute of ammunition & this deponent further Saith that disturbances happening in the Town of Albany w^hich is a frontier towards the french Colony, the said Captain Leisler did provide & Send men Arms & other Necessaries for the defence thereof & this deponent Saith that the Said G^i Committee being reassembled about the Month of August following & finding it necessary for their Majesties Service & the Safety of the said province to have a Commander in Chief, the said Committee did elect & Authorize the said Cap* Leisler to be a Commander in Chief of the said province till further orders from their Majesties -- & the said Captain Leisler was acknowledged as such by the inhabitants & did Administer the Government with great Prudence & Conduct for the service of their Majesties & the good & Satisfaction, of the people & this Deponent further Saith, that the french having invaded the North part of the said Province & Burned, Schanecktade, being a large town Killing a great many

Assembly was held in the said City of New York to Consider & provide for the security of the said province till their Majesties pleasure was Known who thereupon did appoint the said Captain Leisler to be a Commander of the said fort (Captain Francis Nicholson, the late Deputy Governor being before that time departed out of the said Province) & the said Captain Leisler immediately, fortified the said fort & City which before was very Runious & uncapable to make defence & destitute of ammunition & this deponent further Saith that disturbances happening in the Town of Albany w^hich is a frontier towards the french Colony, the said Captain Leisler did provide & Send men Arms & other Necessaries for the defence thereof & this deponent Saith that the Said G^i Committee being reassembled about the Month of August following & finding it necessary for their Majesties Service & the Safety of the said province to have a Commander in Chief, the said Committee did elect & Authorize the said Cap* Leisler to be a Commander in Chief of the said province till further orders from their Majesties -- & the said Captain Leisler was acknowledged as such by the inhabitants & did Administer the Government with great Prudence & Conduct for the service of their Majesties & the good & Satisfaction, of the people & this Deponent further Saith, that the french having invaded the North part of the said Province & Burned, Schanecktade, being a large town Killing a great many

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people & taking Several Prisoners. this deponent & about a hundred & Thirty other persons were Commanded by the said Cap* Lfisler, to March to their relief being about one hundred & forty English Miles in which Service he continued about seven months & by the order of the said Capt" Leisler they did fortify the said Town of Albany & otherwise provided for the security of these parts after which this deponent returned to New York being relieved by other Soldiers who were sent to Albany by the said Captain Leisler & this deponent further Saith that the said Cap^ Leisler did Exercise. & Command in Chief of the Said Province & was so owned by the people from the said month of August 1689, till the latter end of January 1690 when Captain Richard Ingoldesby arrived with some Soldiers at New York who as this deponent was informed did demand the possession of the said fort & Government, & this deponent saith, that he being in the block house, with about an hundred others for the defence thereof this deponent did see one great Gun, & was informed & beheves, there were Two other great Guns planted against the said Block house by the said Capt^ Ingoldesby & his party & Saith that the said Block House was several times Summoned to surrender to the said Ingoldesby & Shortly after did Surrender to him accordingly the burgers being to have Arms which however were after taken from them & more saith not --

people & taking Several Prisoners. this deponent & about a hundred & Thirty other persons were Commanded by the said Cap* Lfisler, to March to their relief being about one hundred & forty English Miles in which Service he continued about seven months & by the order of the said Capt" Leisler they did fortify the said Town of Albany & otherwise provided for the security of these parts after which this deponent returned to New York being relieved by other Soldiers who were sent to Albany by the said Captain Leisler & this deponent further Saith that the said Cap^ Leisler did Exercise. & Command in Chief of the Said Province & was so owned by the people from the said month of August 1689, till the latter end of January 1690 when Captain Richard Ingoldesby arrived with some Soldiers at New York who as this deponent was informed did demand the possession of the said fort & Government, & this deponent saith, that he being in the block house, with about an hundred others for the defence thereof this deponent did see one great Gun, & was informed & beheves, there were Two other great Guns planted against the said Block house by the said Capt^ Ingoldesby & his party & Saith that the said Block House was several times Summoned to surrender to the said Ingoldesby & Shortly after did Surrender to him accordingly the burgers being to have Arms which however were after taken from them & more saith not --

Signed John Pieterson. Jurat 19. Febri 1691 Coram me Magro Cancell Signed S. Keck,

John Vessells of the province of New York in America Chirurgion Aged two & twenty years or there about Maketh Oath, That he this deponent was present at new York on or about the one & thirtieth day of May Anno Dom 1689 when the revolution happened some time before which news came that the Prince of Orange was Landed with an Army in England & that a revolution had been Made in New England & other places, whereupon a Great number of the Inhabitants on the east end of Long Island & other places of the province of New York, did Assemble together, & Sent five of their Captains to the City of New York requiring the mhabitants

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thereof to lake possession of & Secure the fort, the same being the Strenth of the Country, but at this time very ruinous & incapable of defence & unfurnished with ammunitions & Stores & this deponent Saith that Some few days after the comraing of the said Captains from Long Island, the people of New York being under greater Apprehensions of danger they did unanimously except not above twenty persons some of whom were papists seize & take possession of the said fort the deputy govenor being at that time in the City at a Tavern & Said that at the Seizuig of the Said Fort Several officers of the militia did Join & assist therein particular Captain Lodwick & Captain De Peister&that this deponent did see several of these inhabitants require Captain Jacob Leisler to require into the said fort most of his Company of Soldiers being interred before. & this deponent Saith that the said Captain Lodwick by order of the inhabitants, did fetch the keys of the fort from the said Deputy Governor, who Afterwards departed.out of the said province & the Captains of the Militia Did in their turns, keep guard in the said fort & City & this deponent saith that Shortly after the said Captain Jacob Leisler having the Command of the said Guards in his turn, the happy intelligence of their Majesties accession to the Crown arrived whereupon the said Cap*^ Leisler did proclaim their Majesties King William & Queen Mary in the Accustomed places in the said City & in several other parts of the said Province, with all the Solemnity usual & this deponent saitli that upon the advice & direction of the officers & principal inhabitants a general Committee or Assembly of the representatives of the said province was summoned & did meet the month of Jime in the Year 1689 aforesaid, who amongst other provisions for the safety of the Country did Appoint the said Captain Leisler to be Captain & Commander of the said fort till further order from their Majesties, & accordingly the said Capt.

thereof to lake possession of & Secure the fort, the same being the Strenth of the Country, but at this time very ruinous & incapable of defence & unfurnished with ammunitions & Stores & this deponent Saith that Some few days after the comraing of the said Captains from Long Island, the people of New York being under greater Apprehensions of danger they did unanimously except not above twenty persons some of whom were papists seize & take possession of the said fort the deputy govenor being at that time in the City at a Tavern & Said that at the Seizuig of the Said Fort Several officers of the militia did Join & assist therein particular Captain Lodwick & Captain De Peister&that this deponent did see several of these inhabitants require Captain Jacob Leisler to require into the said fort most of his Company of Soldiers being interred before. & this deponent Saith that the said Captain Lodwick by order of the inhabitants, did fetch the keys of the fort from the said Deputy Governor, who Afterwards departed.out of the said province & the Captains of the Militia Did in their turns, keep guard in the said fort & City & this deponent saith that Shortly after the said Captain Jacob Leisler having the Command of the said Guards in his turn, the happy intelligence of their Majesties accession to the Crown arrived whereupon the said Cap*^ Leisler did proclaim their Majesties King William & Queen Mary in the Accustomed places in the said City & in several other parts of the said Province, with all the Solemnity usual & this deponent saitli that upon the advice & direction of the officers & principal inhabitants a general Committee or Assembly of the representatives of the said province was summoned & did meet the month of Jime in the Year 1689 aforesaid, who amongst other provisions for the safety of the Country did Appoint the said Captain Leisler to be Captain & Commander of the said fort till further order from their Majesties, & accordingly the said Capt.

Leisler took possession thereof & did very well fortify the said fort & City & provided ammunition & Stores & further saith that sometimes after the said Committee being met again & fmding it necessary for their Majesties Service & defence of the said Province to have a Commander in Chief thereof did Elect & Commissionate the said Captain Leisler to be a Commander in Chief till orders come from their Majesties, &

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the said Captain Leisler did -Act accordingly & was owned to be Commander in Chief by all the inhabitants both of the City & Country, Except Some who were disaffected & had opposod the revolution & further salth that about the tenth of December following a Messinger arrived with a letter from his Majesty directed to Francis Nicholson Esqr & in his absence to such as for the time being take care for preserving the peace & administring the laws of the said province of New York long before which the said Captain Nicholson was departed & the said Captain Leisler had the government without the opposition of any others but upon the Comming of the said Letters, this deponant Saith M' Frederick Vlypson & Stephanus Van Courtlandt did demand the same as having been Members of the said Captain Nicholson's Council, but the said Messinger & the said M"^ Flypson & Van Courtlandt went next day to the Said Captain Leisler in the fort Amongst whom it was debated to whom the said letter did properly belong & ought to be delivered, whereupon the said Messenger did deliver the Said letter to the said Captain Liesler who afterwards caused the same to be published in the City & was thereupon with general Applause again acknowledged by the people to be commander in Chief, after which this deponent being Absent from the said Province, did not return there again till the Month of May last when Capt^ Leisler M^ Milborne & Six Others were in prison under the sentence of Death for some pretended Murder & treason & this deponent did Afterwards see the said Captain Leisler & M^ Milborne put to Death Accordingly. & this Deponent saith that the Said Captain Leisler upon the proclamation of their Majesties did Cause the inhabitants, to take the Oaths of allegince to King William & Queen Mary, this deponent then taking the same himself -- & that the said Captain Leisler, before the said revolution was a Merchant of a very good Estate both real & personal & had very great dealings & during his government did Expend great sums of his own Money for their Majesties Service & the defence of The province, & further doth not depose --

the said Captain Leisler did -Act accordingly & was owned to be Commander in Chief by all the inhabitants both of the City & Country, Except Some who were disaffected & had opposod the revolution & further salth that about the tenth of December following a Messinger arrived with a letter from his Majesty directed to Francis Nicholson Esqr & in his absence to such as for the time being take care for preserving the peace & administring the laws of the said province of New York long before which the said Captain Nicholson was departed & the said Captain Leisler had the government without the opposition of any others but upon the Comming of the said Letters, this deponant Saith M' Frederick Vlypson & Stephanus Van Courtlandt did demand the same as having been Members of the said Captain Nicholson's Council, but the said Messinger & the said M"^ Flypson & Van Courtlandt went next day to the Said Captain Leisler in the fort Amongst whom it was debated to whom the said letter did properly belong & ought to be delivered, whereupon the said Messenger did deliver the Said letter to the said Captain Liesler who afterwards caused the same to be published in the City & was thereupon with general Applause again acknowledged by the people to be commander in Chief, after which this deponent being Absent from the said Province, did not return there again till the Month of May last when Capt^ Leisler M^ Milborne & Six Others were in prison under the sentence of Death for some pretended Murder & treason & this deponent did Afterwards see the said Captain Leisler & M^ Milborne put to Death Accordingly. & this Deponent saith that the Said Captain Leisler upon the proclamation of their Majesties did Cause the inhabitants, to take the Oaths of allegince to King William & Queen Mary, this deponent then taking the same himself -- & that the said Captain Leisler, before the said revolution was a Merchant of a very good Estate both real & personal & had very great dealings & during his government did Expend great sums of his own Money for their Majesties Service & the defence of The province, & further doth not depose --

Jurat 19 Feby. 1691 coram me

Mag-ro Cancell S. Keck

Signed Johannes Wessells VOL. 11. 26

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Robert Sinclair of the Citty of New York in a merica Commander of the Ship Resolution uaketh oath, that he this deponent, hath been an Inhabitant of the Said City about nine Years and upwards, of three Years since he went a Voyage from thence to Jamaica & returned to New York about the Beginning of March 16S9, wlien Captain Leisler was in possession of the fort & government of the said province, as Lieu^Govenor & Commander in Chief, & was Acknowledged as such by the generallity of the People, & Saith that this deponent found the said City & fort well fortified which was done, as this deponent was informed & beleives by the said Captain Leisler -- The fortifications of the said City when this deponent went to Jamaica being runious & uncapable of defence to the best of his Judgment & further Saith that the said Captain Leisler at Several times did send Soldiers & Ammunitions & provisions, for the defence of Albany & the Northern part of the Country against the french who had invaded the same & burnt the town of Schanhectade & Killed great numbers of People & taken many prisoners & done many other great Mischief as this deponent was informed &, verily beleives, & also saith that there came an account of New Yorke, that french Privateers had arrived at Block Island & had taken & plundered the same Whereupon the said Captain Leisler immediately did fit out five Vessels well provided with men guns ammunition & provisions & in three days time sent them to find out and fight the french privateers. This Deponent being Master of the Admiral in the said Service, & Saith that the Said Captain Leisler to the best of this deponents observations did upon that & other Occasions, act the most that he could for the Interest of their Majesties King William & Queen Mary & the Security of the Country & also Saith. whilst this deponent continued in New York there was a general Assembly held of the representatives of the Province who made several Publick Acts & did grant a tax to their Majesties of three pence in the pound of all Estates, both real & personal, & the said assembly did likewise own the government & authority of the Said Captain Leisler till further orders from the King, & Saith that being a want of Stores &, necessaries provisions for the Soldiers, who were sent against

This Deponent being Master of the Admiral in the said Service, & Saith that the Said Captain Leisler to the best of this deponents observations did upon that & other Occasions, act the most that he could for the Interest of their Majesties King William & Queen Mary & the Security of the Country & also Saith. whilst this deponent continued in New York there was a general Assembly held of the representatives of the Province who made several Publick Acts & did grant a tax to their Majesties of three pence in the pound of all Estates, both real & personal, & the said assembly did likewise own the government & authority of the Said Captain Leisler till further orders from the King, & Saith that being a want of Stores &, necessaries provisions for the Soldiers, who were sent against

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the French & the Said Captain Leisler net having money of the Kings To Supply the same as this deponent beleives he was necessitated to press & take divers Quantities of several Sorts of Goods from many of the inhabitants & in particular between fifteen & Twenty pounds worth of linen & wollon from this deponent for the use aforesaid for which this deponent has a receipt given him on the Kings Account by M*" Peter De la Nov their Majistics collector who also told this deponent there was credit given for the Value of Such goods in the Kings Book & that the same should be repaid when the Kings revenue came in, & this deponent doth in his conscience believe that the goods so taken were really employed in their Majesties Service. & not converted to the private Benefit of the said Captain Leisler & also saith that he did knew Ma the w Pluman formerly collector at New York who was turned out for being professed Papists during whose Collectorship the said Captain Leisler had a Ship with some Vines arrived at New York who did Acquaint this deponent, that he had made an Entry of Said Vines in the Custom House & that some days after the said Entry was returned back to him by the said Pluman & Saith that he was informed that there were not above an hundred Pipes of wine in the said Vessel the Custom whereof came to forty Shillings per pipe but whether there were so many pipes of Wine, or how many of them were Captain Leisler' s this deponent Knoweth not & further saith that about the Month of September Nno 1690 Captain William Mason & Captain Francis Goderis by virtue of a Commission from Captain Leisler, did take & Seize from the Subjects of the french King Six Ships which they brought into the fort of New York were they were condemned upon full Evidence as lawfull prizes in a Court of Admiralty.

the French & the Said Captain Leisler net having money of the Kings To Supply the same as this deponent beleives he was necessitated to press & take divers Quantities of several Sorts of Goods from many of the inhabitants & in particular between fifteen & Twenty pounds worth of linen & wollon from this deponent for the use aforesaid for which this deponent has a receipt given him on the Kings Account by M*" Peter De la Nov their Majistics collector who also told this deponent there was credit given for the Value of Such goods in the Kings Book & that the same should be repaid when the Kings revenue came in, & this deponent doth in his conscience believe that the goods so taken were really employed in their Majesties Service. & not converted to the private Benefit of the said Captain Leisler & also saith that he did knew Ma the w Pluman formerly collector at New York who was turned out for being professed Papists during whose Collectorship the said Captain Leisler had a Ship with some Vines arrived at New York who did Acquaint this deponent, that he had made an Entry of Said Vines in the Custom House & that some days after the said Entry was returned back to him by the said Pluman & Saith that he was informed that there were not above an hundred Pipes of wine in the said Vessel the Custom whereof came to forty Shillings per pipe but whether there were so many pipes of Wine, or how many of them were Captain Leisler' s this deponent Knoweth not & further saith that about the Month of September Nno 1690 Captain William Mason & Captain Francis Goderis by virtue of a Commission from Captain Leisler, did take & Seize from the Subjects of the french King Six Ships which they brought into the fort of New York were they were condemned upon full Evidence as lawfull prizes in a Court of Admiralty.

When this deponent was a commissioner & afterwards the said Ship was sold at a publick Vendue to the highest bidder & this deponest Saith that Captain Jacob Mawritz did Buy one of the said Ships Called the S* Pierre & afterwards the Francis & since the Beaver for which he gave Five hundred pounds as this deponent has been informed & believes and afierwards this deponent did very often see the Said Ship in the possession of the said Captain Mauritz who repaired the

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same & loaded Tobacco & Log wood in her & was bound for England & Holland as was expressed in his bill set up in the usual Place, but after tlie arrival of Co^ Sloughter to New York the Said Sliips, & the Ship whereof this deponent is Commander which was afterwards taken from the French & likewise condemned «Sc Sold as Lawful Prize as aforesaid were taken from the persons who had bought them by order of the said Governor Sloughter, who declared that the Commissions by which the said Ships were taken from the french & the Condemnation & Sale of them as aforesaid were all void & of none effect as being done by the authority of Captain Leisler which he declared to be insufficient & therefore the said Sloughter did appoint a Court Admiralty to Condemn the said Ships again which Court accordingly did condemn the Ship of which this deponent is Commander & Captain Mauritz' Said Ship was sold to M' Frederic Flipson of the Council at New York, & this deponent did see the goods laden by Captain Mauritz as aforesaid taken out of the Said Ship & this deponent further saith that upon the amval of Captain Ingoldesbey with Soldiers at New York this deponent did hear he required the possession of the fort from Captain Leisler, who refused to deliver the same without orders from his Majesties Co' Sloughter but as this deponent was informed did offer the said Cap* Ingoldesby the best accommodation for the said Capt" Ingoldesby & his Soldiers in the City & this deponent saith that he has been credibly informed by divers persons that Captain Leisler & M' Milborne did upon their Trial appeal to the King & desire to be sent for England & further saith upon the Election for Assembly men after the Arrival of CoP Sloughter Captain De Peyster was directed by the majority of voices as this deponent believes, but was cryed out for a Rebel & rejected, & one M'" Graham was turned in his Steade & this deponent saith that he knew Captain Leisler about twelve years that he had a Good real and personal Estate & was a Merchant of great dealing & very good reputation & further doth not depose

same & loaded Tobacco & Log wood in her & was bound for England & Holland as was expressed in his bill set up in the usual Place, but after tlie arrival of Co^ Sloughter to New York the Said Sliips, & the Ship whereof this deponent is Commander which was afterwards taken from the French & likewise condemned «Sc Sold as Lawful Prize as aforesaid were taken from the persons who had bought them by order of the said Governor Sloughter, who declared that the Commissions by which the said Ships were taken from the french & the Condemnation & Sale of them as aforesaid were all void & of none effect as being done by the authority of Captain Leisler which he declared to be insufficient & therefore the said Sloughter did appoint a Court Admiralty to Condemn the said Ships again which Court accordingly did condemn the Ship of which this deponent is Commander & Captain Mauritz' Said Ship was sold to M' Frederic Flipson of the Council at New York, & this deponent did see the goods laden by Captain Mauritz as aforesaid taken out of the Said Ship & this deponent further saith that upon the amval of Captain Ingoldesbey with Soldiers at New York this deponent did hear he required the possession of the fort from Captain Leisler, who refused to deliver the same without orders from his Majesties Co' Sloughter but as this deponent was informed did offer the said Cap* Ingoldesby the best accommodation for the said Capt" Ingoldesby & his Soldiers in the City & this deponent saith that he has been credibly informed by divers persons that Captain Leisler & M' Milborne did upon their Trial appeal to the King & desire to be sent for England & further saith upon the Election for Assembly men after the Arrival of CoP Sloughter Captain De Peyster was directed by the majority of voices as this deponent believes, but was cryed out for a Rebel & rejected, & one M'" Graham was turned in his Steade & this deponent saith that he knew Captain Leisler about twelve years that he had a Good real and personal Estate & was a Merchant of great dealing & very good reputation & further doth not depose

Signed Rob'^ Sinclair

Jurat 23d die Feby 1691 n

Coram me Magro Cancell., Lacon Wm Chilitz

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Daniel De Klerck aged about 38 years inhabitant of the province of New York in America doth upon his oath by him taken on the holy Evengalists depose to be true That he this dcponant about the month of May 16S9 (the exact time he doth not remember) was in person in the City of New York aforesaid & did then & there see, that the Inhabitants, or the greatest part of them did come in fully armed & took possession of the fort of New York Aforesaid

That soon after he this deponent Did see & read a letter written from those of the said fort, to the Inhabitants of the County of Orange, requesting them with all Speed to Choose two Commissioners & send them to New York there to Consult what might be best & most advantageous for the welfare of the country & the protestant religion that the Inhabitants of Orange aforesaid After an assembly held of all the Country & Mature deliberation had & all matters Duely weighed, did freely unanimously elcKi't & chose two fit & experienced persons Qualified for Commissioners aforesaid to whom (as also all the other Country's likewise did) full power & Authority was given there to consult do transact & perform all & Whatsoever they according to their Judgment & Advice should think to tend, most to the welfare of the country & the protestant religion that the said two Commissioners, being come to New York it was thought fit & ordered in the general Assembly, that the person of Jacob Leisler should be chosen to take upon himselfe the Chief Command of the Said fort & the same to hold until further orders should come from England -- that The said Jacob Leisler being thus Chosen by the general votes, to be Captain of the said Fort He did thereupon take the Command upon him & afterwards with the approbation & consult of the Commissioners in general & of the whole assembly for the better Security of the said fort of New York he took into his Service fifty Souldiers That the said Leisler was also ordered & had license & Consent to fortify the said City the Castle of the same & all that was needfuU wnth all speed & in the best manner he could & put the same into a Posture of defence That some time afterwards by the said Commissioners & commander Leisler Joost Stoll Ensign in the fort was nominated & Deputed to go as

That soon after he this deponent Did see & read a letter written from those of the said fort, to the Inhabitants of the County of Orange, requesting them with all Speed to Choose two Commissioners & send them to New York there to Consult what might be best & most advantageous for the welfare of the country & the protestant religion that the Inhabitants of Orange aforesaid After an assembly held of all the Country & Mature deliberation had & all matters Duely weighed, did freely unanimously elcKi't & chose two fit & experienced persons Qualified for Commissioners aforesaid to whom (as also all the other Country's likewise did) full power & Authority was given there to consult do transact & perform all & Whatsoever they according to their Judgment & Advice should think to tend, most to the welfare of the country & the protestant religion that the said two Commissioners, being come to New York it was thought fit & ordered in the general Assembly, that the person of Jacob Leisler should be chosen to take upon himselfe the Chief Command of the Said fort & the same to hold until further orders should come from England -- that The said Jacob Leisler being thus Chosen by the general votes, to be Captain of the said Fort He did thereupon take the Command upon him & afterwards with the approbation & consult of the Commissioners in general & of the whole assembly for the better Security of the said fort of New York he took into his Service fifty Souldiers That the said Leisler was also ordered & had license & Consent to fortify the said City the Castle of the same & all that was needfuU wnth all speed & in the best manner he could & put the same into a Posture of defence That some time afterwards by the said Commissioners & commander Leisler Joost Stoll Ensign in the fort was nominated & Deputed to go as

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Messinger to England to deliver to his present Majesty -- King William the letters & Papers Containing a full relation of All that had passed -- That the said Leisler was also appointed by tht said General Deputies in their assembly to be commander in Chief of all the said province of New York, & he was so acknow ledged & allowed by the greatest part of the force & People, even untill Such time that a letter came from his said Majesty whereof the said letter was confirmed as Lieu* General & commander in Chief & was for & as such respected by the people which place he did officiate & serve untill Captain Ingoldesby arrived there with Several Soldiers (about a year since) who did Shortly after raise Several batteries in the City against the fort and besiege the same & he continued this his proceedings imtil governor Sloughter Arrived there, as he did sometimes after, the said beseiging in an afternoon towards the Evening. That in the same evening about Twilight the said Captain Ingoldesby having demanded the fort, the Secretary Jacob Milborne went Gilt to him & desired him to Shew his orders from the Kinf which the said Ingoldesby refused to do

That a little time afterwards the said Stoll was sent out to ? whither the said Sloughter was arrived, whereupon being come back to the fort, he Acquainted him, that it was the same person that was Called Sloughter in England. That the said Evening were sent out of the fort by the said Leisler The said Milborne & Peter De la Noy Mayor of the said City of New York, to welcome & congratulate the said Sloughter. «& also to see the letters & Quality which he had from the King, but they instead of returning were closely confined, That the next morning the said Leisler sent a Drummer out of the fort with a letter directed to the said Sloughter whereby he desired him to come & take possession of the fort, but the drummer was also secured

That the said Evening were sent out of the fort by the said Leisler The said Milborne & Peter De la Noy Mayor of the said City of New York, to welcome & congratulate the said Sloughter. «& also to see the letters & Quality which he had from the King, but they instead of returning were closely confined, That the next morning the said Leisler sent a Drummer out of the fort with a letter directed to the said Sloughter whereby he desired him to come & take possession of the fort, but the drummer was also secured

That immediately after the said Captain Ingoldesby being come to the fort, the same was delivered up to him by the said Leisler & afterward by order of the said Sloughter all was given up to him & his men, all which was so done by the said Leisler freely of himself & without constraint that shortly after the delivery of the said fort by the said Leisler, the said InGoldesby M'as pnrticulary

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desired by him, which he also promised that about half an hour after full possession had of the fort, All the Arms goods & Effects which the Inhabitants Should leave there should be fairly delivered & restored to them which was not done, but to the Contrary besides the detention of their goods & effects The men as they went out of the fort were disarmed & had their Swords taking from them that some days before the said fort was delivered Up one Abraham Brasier Ensign of a Company of Burgers lying in the Block House of New York upon Smiths Vally came into the said fort to make his complaints to the Governor Leisler & to acquaint him that the said Ingoldesby's men did Approach the said Block house desiring his advice thereupon, what they should do in case they should continue near the Block-house or attack the same in an Hostile manner That thereupon an order in writing was given to the said Ensign by the said Leisler containing that if the said Ingoldesby's men should attack the Block house they should immediately give a signal By firing a gun & then those of the fort would draw out to their Assistance but the said Block house was possessed by the said Ingoldesby's men before the said Ensign returned from the fort were he remameth Lastly he this deponent doth declare That shortly after the said Sloughter had taken possession of the said fort several of the Inhabitants of the province fled from thence as well by reason of their threats, as out of fear that they should be ill used by the men of the said Sloughter, as they had then already seen sufficient Exemples of the Inhabitants, some whereof were put in prison, & others had money extracted from them

desired by him, which he also promised that about half an hour after full possession had of the fort, All the Arms goods & Effects which the Inhabitants Should leave there should be fairly delivered & restored to them which was not done, but to the Contrary besides the detention of their goods & effects The men as they went out of the fort were disarmed & had their Swords taking from them that some days before the said fort was delivered Up one Abraham Brasier Ensign of a Company of Burgers lying in the Block House of New York upon Smiths Vally came into the said fort to make his complaints to the Governor Leisler & to acquaint him that the said Ingoldesby's men did Approach the said Block house desiring his advice thereupon, what they should do in case they should continue near the Block-house or attack the same in an Hostile manner That thereupon an order in writing was given to the said Ensign by the said Leisler containing that if the said Ingoldesby's men should attack the Block house they should immediately give a signal By firing a gun & then those of the fort would draw out to their Assistance but the said Block house was possessed by the said Ingoldesby's men before the said Ensign returned from the fort were he remameth Lastly he this deponent doth declare That shortly after the said Sloughter had taken possession of the said fort several of the Inhabitants of the province fled from thence as well by reason of their threats, as out of fear that they should be ill used by the men of the said Sloughter, as they had then already seen sufficient Exemples of the Inhabitants, some whereof were put in prison, & others had money extracted from them

Signed Daniel De Klerck Jurat 24 die Feby. 1691 coram me magro cancell

This is truly Translated by me

Ant. Wright, Not. 169i

Jacob Williams of Chancery Lane in the Liberty of the Rolls in the County of Middle Sex Aged Seven & twenty Years or thereabouts maketh oath that he this deponent before the month

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of May 1689 & from that time to about the Month of May 3691. was resident in New York in America & that upon the late revolution the Inhabitants of New York aforesaid not being Satisfied of the Strength of the Garrison & not Kno\N-ing whether the powder there was good proof 15. of the Burghers made application to the Council & Mayor and Alderman that care might b^ taken of the Powder in the fort, to know whether it was good, & that the Garrison might be fortified (for fear of being Surprised in Case of an Enemy) & that the Garrison being but Small the inhabitants themselves offered & were admitted to do Duty in the fort as it came to their turns, that the Captains never came upon duty in the fort but sent a Lieut & that whilst this deponent was in the fort one Lieut Henry Cuyler commanded a Gentry, one of the burghers to be set upon a Sally port whereupon the Corporal of the Garrison asked him what he had to do there or to that Effect who replyed he was set there by his Officer, the Corporal & Lieut of the Burghers was sent for by the Governor & after his return the Lieut of the Burghers ordered his men to be at Arms all night, that the next morning a Coimcil of war was called, the Lieut was called before them and discharged of his as he told the

of May 1689 & from that time to about the Month of May 3691. was resident in New York in America & that upon the late revolution the Inhabitants of New York aforesaid not being Satisfied of the Strength of the Garrison & not Kno\N-ing whether the powder there was good proof 15. of the Burghers made application to the Council & Mayor and Alderman that care might b^ taken of the Powder in the fort, to know whether it was good, & that the Garrison might be fortified (for fear of being Surprised in Case of an Enemy) & that the Garrison being but Small the inhabitants themselves offered & were admitted to do Duty in the fort as it came to their turns, that the Captains never came upon duty in the fort but sent a Lieut & that whilst this deponent was in the fort one Lieut Henry Cuyler commanded a Gentry, one of the burghers to be set upon a Sally port whereupon the Corporal of the Garrison asked him what he had to do there or to that Effect who replyed he was set there by his Officer, the Corporal & Lieut of the Burghers was sent for by the Governor & after his return the Lieut of the Burghers ordered his men to be at Arms all night, that the next morning a Coimcil of war was called, the Lieut was called before them and discharged of his as he told the

inhabitants whose Apprehensions of publick dangerous Mutiny increased that immediately after the di-ums Beating in the Town most of the inhabitants came & took possession of the fort & then one Cap* Lodwick who commanded that night was sent by them to command the keys of the Lieu* governor which was delivered & his Company remaineth in the fort that this deponent every 5*b night afterwards, as his turn came watched with his officers & so continued to do Duty till June or July following, that Captain Leisler being upon Duty in the fort in his turn Received the Kings proclamation 'and did order their Majesties to be proclaimed but Stephen Van Courtlandt who was then Mayor refused so to do because he said the proclamation was not directed to them After which the representatives of the Country met to consider what was best to be done & whereupon they found it convenient that out of the five Militia Captains belonging to the place one Should be Chosen to be Commander of the fort, & accordingly they choose Captain Leisler who was commissionated by them & accordbgly

inhabitants whose Apprehensions of publick dangerous Mutiny increased that immediately after the di-ums Beating in the Town most of the inhabitants came & took possession of the fort & then one Cap* Lodwick who commanded that night was sent by them to command the keys of the Lieu* governor which was delivered & his Company remaineth in the fort that this deponent every 5*b night afterwards, as his turn came watched with his officers & so continued to do Duty till June or July following, that Captain Leisler being upon Duty in the fort in his turn Received the Kings proclamation 'and did order their Majesties to be proclaimed but Stephen Van Courtlandt who was then Mayor refused so to do because he said the proclamation was not directed to them After which the representatives of the Country met to consider what was best to be done & whereupon they found it convenient that out of the five Militia Captains belonging to the place one Should be Chosen to be Commander of the fort, & accordingly they choose Captain Leisler who was commissionated by them & accordbgly

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took possession of the said fort & fortified it forthwith & opened the well therein which was Stopt up & the said Captain Leisler was afterwards commissionated Commander in Chief of the whole Province, by the said Committee & Continued to Govern as such till his Majesties Letter Arrived. That this deponent being present at the delivery of the Letter Mr Riggs the Messenger that brought it delivered the same to Captain Leisler in the presence of M"" Courtlandt & Mr Philipse without any force or Compulsion, the said M'" Riggs declared that he had seen Captain Leislers Commission & was convinced that it belonged to him, & Mr Leisler gave him a receipt for the said letter accordingly & that during Leisler command, one Nicholas Bayard who was formerly & is now of the Council being taking prisoner for some Writings of Dangerous imports & for Raising great disturbances in the country, the said Mr Bayard did Say that he could not own King William to be a Lawful King as long as King James was alive that Leisler thereupon continued to Command as Lieut Govenor till Captain Ingoldesby arrived which was about January last, was twelve Months who upon his Arrivall demanded the fort by virtue of his Captain's Commission but Captain Leisler refused to deliver it up till he had his Majesties, or Govenor Sloughter's orders, but thereupon Captain Leisler did prefer Captain Ingoldesby all Accommodations for himself at his own house & to find quarters for the Soldiers in the Burgher's Houses till the arrivall of the Said Govenour who was then gone for Bermudas as this deponent was informed but he refused to accept of it Saying he wanted possession of the Kings fort that afterwards Ingoldesby came aShore & assembled.

That this deponent being present at the delivery of the Letter Mr Riggs the Messenger that brought it delivered the same to Captain Leisler in the presence of M"" Courtlandt & Mr Philipse without any force or Compulsion, the said M'" Riggs declared that he had seen Captain Leislers Commission & was convinced that it belonged to him, & Mr Leisler gave him a receipt for the said letter accordingly & that during Leisler command, one Nicholas Bayard who was formerly & is now of the Council being taking prisoner for some Writings of Dangerous imports & for Raising great disturbances in the country, the said Mr Bayard did Say that he could not own King William to be a Lawful King as long as King James was alive that Leisler thereupon continued to Command as Lieut Govenor till Captain Ingoldesby arrived which was about January last, was twelve Months who upon his Arrivall demanded the fort by virtue of his Captain's Commission but Captain Leisler refused to deliver it up till he had his Majesties, or Govenor Sloughter's orders, but thereupon Captain Leisler did prefer Captain Ingoldesby all Accommodations for himself at his own house & to find quarters for the Soldiers in the Burgher's Houses till the arrivall of the Said Govenour who was then gone for Bermudas as this deponent was informed but he refused to accept of it Saying he wanted possession of the Kings fort that afterwards Ingoldesby came aShore & assembled. Many people in Arms amongst which was some papists & abundance of French particular one Fumy a papist & raised bateries & fired against the fort & Continued in Arms about Six weeks & then the Govenor Arrived. After whose arrival the said Captain Ingoldesby demanded the fort in the govenors Name but they having before had Several false reports, that the govenor was Arrived, they did not then beleive it to be true & therefore did send one who Knew the govenor, to learn the Certainty thereof' who being returned brought word that the Govenor was come whereupon Cap* Leisler did immediately send the Secretary & the

Many people in Arms amongst which was some papists & abundance of French particular one Fumy a papist & raised bateries & fired against the fort & Continued in Arms about Six weeks & then the Govenor Arrived. After whose arrival the said Captain Ingoldesby demanded the fort in the govenors Name but they having before had Several false reports, that the govenor was Arrived, they did not then beleive it to be true & therefore did send one who Knew the govenor, to learn the Certainty thereof' who being returned brought word that the Govenor was come whereupon Cap* Leisler did immediately send the Secretary & the

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Mayor of the City to Wait upon the Govenor. & to let him know that the fort & all things were ready for him but as soon as they Came to the Govenorj they were committed to prison without being permitted to Speak to him who not returning the said Capt. Leisler very early the next morning did send again to Co' Sloughter to come & receive the fort & accordingly did deliver the same of his own accord & without Compulsion from the Burghers who laid down their Arms upon Captain Leisler's Command but after the said Captain Leisler & M"* Milborne & divers others were made prisoners & the Burghers disarmed but two days before the Govenor arrived Ingoldesby fired upon the fort, & some few Shots were fired from the fort during which a man was killed of Ingoldesby's Side who as this deponent was told by Ingoldesby's men was shot by themselves, they thinking he had been one of those belonging to the fort by reason he had no mark about his arm as were Used by Ingoldesby's men & this deponent further saith that whilst Ingoldesby, besieged the said fort Ensign Abraham Brasier, w^ho Command the Block house, did come & acquaint Cap* Leisler in the fort that the said Block house was in danger of being attacked by Ingoldesby's nien & by the french desiring order for Security thereof whereupon Captain Leisler in this deponent's presence did give orders, that in Case of any such attempt the said Brasier should fire a great [gun] from the Block House which should be answered by another from the fort. & then Captain Leisler would send to their relief but soon After new's Came that the Block House was surrendered. & so that no use was made of the said order & Brasier remaineth in the fort till after the arrival of Colonel Sloughter & this deponent heard Captain Leisler & M' Milborne declare after they Came from before the court, that they had appealed from the Judges there to his Majesty & desireth to be sent to England to answer what should bee objected against them, & further Saith not

Leisler very early the next morning did send again to Co' Sloughter to come & receive the fort & accordingly did deliver the same of his own accord & without Compulsion from the Burghers who laid down their Arms upon Captain Leisler's Command but after the said Captain Leisler & M"* Milborne & divers others were made prisoners & the Burghers disarmed but two days before the Govenor arrived Ingoldesby fired upon the fort, & some few Shots were fired from the fort during which a man was killed of Ingoldesby's Side who as this deponent was told by Ingoldesby's men was shot by themselves, they thinking he had been one of those belonging to the fort by reason he had no mark about his arm as were Used by Ingoldesby's men & this deponent further saith that whilst Ingoldesby, besieged the said fort Ensign Abraham Brasier, w^ho Command the Block house, did come & acquaint Cap* Leisler in the fort that the said Block house was in danger of being attacked by Ingoldesby's nien & by the french desiring order for Security thereof whereupon Captain Leisler in this deponent's presence did give orders, that in Case of any such attempt the said Brasier should fire a great [gun] from the Block House which should be answered by another from the fort. & then Captain Leisler would send to their relief but soon After new's Came that the Block House was surrendered. & so that no use was made of the said order & Brasier remaineth in the fort till after the arrival of Colonel Sloughter & this deponent heard Captain Leisler & M' Milborne declare after they Came from before the court, that they had appealed from the Judges there to his Majesty & desireth to be sent to England to answer what should bee objected against them, & further Saith not

Signed Jacob Williams Jurat 24° Feby 1691 coram me magro Cancell

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Mrs. Deborah Crundell deposed that about 4 : weekes past shee had some discours with the wife of Johannes Clopper about a new Governour that should be appointed by y^ King for this place, and the deponant saing that she had heard the present Commander in Chief Maj^ .Richard Ingdlsby stood fair for y^ place the s'i wife of Johannes Clopper answered, no that Murtherers dogg will never have y® place, or words to that effect.

Sworn before N York 1692 Fredick Philips

9 Juin N. Bayard

Aug* the 18th 1692. John Gardner of Newwarke in East Jersey upon oath saith that sometime in the spring Gerryt Duyckins frequenting his house was a great news carrier & one day Came for a p'' hand screws & said he was a rascall and a great many more at N Yorke that Gerry Hollant & Peter Williamse at the point hath brought news from N. Yorke that Leislers widdow hath a Lre that her son is to be D Gov" Secy or Coll'" It is our day now there is a day comming these Rogues haue murdered Milborne & Leisler & vnW shortly be hanged for it This Gardner asked what rogues do you mean I mean said he Sloughter that is gone to the Devill & that pitifull Capt. the Majr Capt of 50 men he is noe more a Govern"" then I am but a Murderer what others do you mean Coll Bayard & ffred Phillips that haue sold the Countrey to the ffrench & Pinhorne I hope to see them all hanged by the heels That his friends had wrote to Holland to the states that they haue sent one of the states to the King to tell him that if he did not take care of them they would & that the King was very Angry & approved of Leislers actions.

Yorke that Leislers widdow hath a Lre that her son is to be D Gov" Secy or Coll'" It is our day now there is a day comming these Rogues haue murdered Milborne & Leisler & vnW shortly be hanged for it This Gardner asked what rogues do you mean I mean said he Sloughter that is gone to the Devill & that pitifull Capt. the Majr Capt of 50 men he is noe more a Govern"" then I am but a Murderer what others do you mean Coll Bayard & ffred Phillips that haue sold the Countrey to the ffrench & Pinhorne I hope to see them all hanged by the heels That his friends had wrote to Holland to the states that they haue sent one of the states to the King to tell him that if he did not take care of them they would & that the King was very Angry & approved of Leislers actions.

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To His Excellency Benjamin Fletcher Cap* Gener" and Govern"^ in Chiefe of their Majest'^s Province of New Yorke kc. The Humble Petition of Thomas Statham of the County of

Westchester.

Sheweth unto your Excellency That In the Time of the Late Disorder by the Impertunity of Richard Panton of Westchester & others youre Petition'^ did take a Commission under Jacob Leisler as Sherriflf of said County not knowing otherwise but that the said Jacob Leisler had Received Letters Patents from their Majes*'*^^ King William & Queen Mary Authorizing the said Jacob to do the same as by those which were Conversant with him did Report for undoubted truths. Whereupon the twenty fourth day of ffebruary in the second yeare of their Majesties Reigne one Gabriell Legatt of said County did abuse one Thomas Williams pretended Councellor to the said Jacob Leisler In a very gross manner whereby the said Richard Ponton one of the Justices, then made by the said Leysler in the said County of Westchester, took upon himselfe (vpon the Complaint of the said Thomas Williams) to issue out a Warrant of Commitment Directed to youre Poor Petition"^ & Commanding him as he would Answer the Contrary at his perill to Take the said Gabriel Legat into safe Custady. which was done by yo"" Excellency's poore Petition"" not known bett^ And the said Gabriel was under Confinement About Tenn hours & then lett out by order of the then Justices

Whereupon the twenty fourth day of ffebruary in the second yeare of their Majesties Reigne one Gabriell Legatt of said County did abuse one Thomas Williams pretended Councellor to the said Jacob Leisler In a very gross manner whereby the said Richard Ponton one of the Justices, then made by the said Leysler in the said County of Westchester, took upon himselfe (vpon the Complaint of the said Thomas Williams) to issue out a Warrant of Commitment Directed to youre Poor Petition"^ & Commanding him as he would Answer the Contrary at his perill to Take the said Gabriel Legat into safe Custady. which was done by yo"" Excellency's poore Petition"" not known bett^ And the said Gabriel was under Confinement About Tenn hours & then lett out by order of the then Justices

Whereupon a Court of Sessions held at Westchester in March the next following the said Gabriel Logatt Appered @ did acknowledge his fault @ all was past By @ forgiven, yet nevertheless the said Gabriell Logatt -- In May after the Arrivall of Collo; Slaughter Commenced an Action against yo"" poore Petitio" for a Assault @ false Imprisonm* done to him about the Occation aforesaid to the value of Two hundred pounds which was Executed by Benjamin Collier high SherrifF whereby he was in on undoubted fear of Being utterly undone and being a Prisoner and having no friend to Councell withall Did Signe to an obligation to pay him twenty five pounds Which was the demands of the Said Gabriel.

Whereupon a Court of Sessions held at Westchester in March the next following the said Gabriel Logatt Appered @ did acknowledge his fault @ all was past By @ forgiven, yet nevertheless the said Gabriell Logatt -- In May after the Arrivall of Collo; Slaughter Commenced an Action against yo"" poore Petitio" for a Assault @ false Imprisonm* done to him about the Occation aforesaid to the value of Two hundred pounds which was Executed by Benjamin Collier high SherrifF whereby he was in on undoubted fear of Being utterly undone and being a Prisoner and having no friend to Councell withall Did Signe to an obligation to pay him twenty five pounds Which was the demands of the Said Gabriel.

Afterwards the Said Richard Phanton by his Refractory language

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Against the Govermt was by a Speciall Warrant carred down to New Yorke @ their put under confinement in y^ Citty Hall @ their did Remaine Some time after youre Excellency s Arrivall @ then was Released upon which the Said Gabriel Commenced an accon against the Said Richard by Reason the S^ Richard was bound wth yor pettion"" joyntly @ Severally to Said Gabriel for the payment of the afores'l Sum of twenty five pounds.

Whereupon the Said Gabriel obtained judgement against Said Richard for fifty pounds, by Default at the Supreme Court held at N. Yorke in October last past @ Execution thereupon the Said Richards Estate. Theirupon the S^ Richard cominced an Account against yq' poor Petition^^^ @ obtained a judment against him for fourty pounds @ Cost at a Court of Comon Pleas held at Westchester on the eighth @ ninth days of December @ Still doth Remaine in Sherriffs Custody @ do Expect daylie Execution to be issued out Against him.

Whereupon the Said Gabriel obtained judgement against Said Richard for fifty pounds, by Default at the Supreme Court held at N. Yorke in October last past @ Execution thereupon the Said Richards Estate. Theirupon the S^ Richard cominced an Account against yq' poor Petition^^^ @ obtained a judment against him for fourty pounds @ Cost at a Court of Comon Pleas held at Westchester on the eighth @ ninth days of December @ Still doth Remaine in Sherriffs Custody @ do Expect daylie Execution to be issued out Against him.

Therefore without Remedy by order of the Common Law to the utter undoing of yo"" poor Petition®"", his wife and children Unless yoi" Excellencys Gracious favour be to him shewed in this Behalfe to Consider the p^mises And accordingly to Grant yo"" Petition^ Such Relief herein as to yo'" Excellency may Seeme most Agreeable to Justice and Eqvity, And yo^ Petition"" as in Duty he is Bound J will ever pray.

(Endorsed) 7th of Aprill 1693

Referred to Coll: Heathcote.

To his Excellency Colo Benjamin Fletcher Esq' Cap" Gen" Gov®"" in Chief & Vice Admirall of y® Province of New York & dependencyes in America, & y^ hon^ie Councel of ye Same.

The humble Peticon of Gerardus Beekman Joannes Vermelye, Thomas Williams, Mydert Coerten, Abraham Brasher & Abraham Gouverneur, Prisoners in ye Comon Goale of this City. -- Humbly Sheweth,

That yo^ Peticon®"- being condemned at a Court of )yer & terminer held in Aprill 1691 for treasonable &

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To his Excellency Colo Benjamin Fletcher Esq' Cap" Gen" Gov®"" in Chief & Vice Admirall of y® Province of New York & dependencyes in America, & y^ hon^ie Councel of ye Same.

The humble Peticon of Gerardus Beekman Joannes Vermelye, Thomas Williams, Mydert Coerten, Abraham Brasher & Abraham Gouverneur, Prisoners in ye Comon Goale of this City. -- Humbly Sheweth,

That yo^ Peticon®"- being condemned at a Court of )yer & terminer held in Aprill 1691 for treasonable &

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follonlous crimes wc'^ God knowes we have not comitted obstinately but meaning well & Ignorantly nevertheless we are highly Sensible, Si, Sorry for y® Same, & cannot but Implore their Mat'^s Mercy, & Comiseracon for our lives, & estates, your Peticon"^^ therefore humbly desire your Excelly to make applicacon for y*' Same to their Ma*'^^ & In y® meanwhile that you would be pleased to Consider our miserable condicon (having been Imprisoned for upwards of seventeen monetlis and caused us to be set at liberty & peaceable enjoym* of our estates & families untill their Ma^'es Pleasure shall arrive.

And yo"" Peticoni"s as in duty bound, shall ever Pray &c.-- Gerardus Beekman Johannes Vermelle Thomas Williams Meyndert Corten Abraham Brasher Abraham Governeur . Endorsed

The Peticon & submission of the prisoners Condemned to His Exeye the Govern^' & Council.

To his Excellency Benjamin fletcher Esqr Capt: generall . . ,. and governour jn Chiefe of y® province of New Yorke

The humble petition of gerardus Beekman jn habitant of y^ toAvne

follonlous crimes wc'^ God knowes we have not comitted obstinately but meaning well & Ignorantly nevertheless we are highly Sensible, Si, Sorry for y® Same, & cannot but Implore their Mat'^s Mercy, & Comiseracon for our lives, & estates, your Peticon"^^ therefore humbly desire your Excelly to make applicacon for y*' Same to their Ma*'^^ & In y® meanwhile that you would be pleased to Consider our miserable condicon (having been Imprisoned for upwards of seventeen monetlis and caused us to be set at liberty & peaceable enjoym* of our estates & families untill their Ma^'es Pleasure shall arrive.

And yo"" Peticoni"s as in duty bound, shall ever Pray &c.-- Gerardus Beekman Johannes Vermelle Thomas Williams Meyndert Corten Abraham Brasher Abraham Governeur . Endorsed

The Peticon & submission of the prisoners Condemned to His Exeye the Govern^' & Council.

To his Excellency Benjamin fletcher Esqr Capt: generall . . ,. and governour jn Chiefe of y® province of New Yorke

The humble petition of gerardus Beekman jn habitant of y^ toAvne

of Flatbush Most Humbly Sheweth --

That this petit' is at present jn a bond of good behaviour since w^h time hath behaved himselfe as a good subject ought to doe, Both to y^ king and his people giving no words of any provocation But it is so that on John Tunisse van dyckhuyse makes greate defamations against this petit'" Calling him Rough Rachall

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treator & Rebele &c. And threatning to persecute him to have Revenge as Long he liveth and what he Could not doe to him would doe to his Children, and that he had not suffered halfe enough but should suffer more, and other words pass at y^ house of M^ Jacques Cortelljou jn y® prence of him and his son peter Corteljou a justice of y® peace, and this petif being jn Clinable to ye peace wold Reconsile w'h him, but was Refused this passed y® 28 of Feb: laest since mad this petit^ his Complaine on y^ 20^^ day of this month March to y^ justices of y^ County were y^ s'' John Tunisse did jterate his defamations & threatning so against this petif jn y® presence of y^ s'' justices who Referred this pelit^ to y^ Law w''^ did give this petit^" present protection against s'J John Teunisse whoe being a justice of the peace him selfe, should not breake and violate y^ peace, jn defaming & threatning this petit^ that is under a bond of his good Bhvior therefore this petif Craves from his Exellency protection against s^ John Teunisse according as yo"* Excellency shall judge fitt & Convenient that he may unmolested use his occupations and as jn duty bound shall ever pray &c --

And threatning to persecute him to have Revenge as Long he liveth and what he Could not doe to him would doe to his Children, and that he had not suffered halfe enough but should suffer more, and other words pass at y^ house of M^ Jacques Cortelljou jn y® prence of him and his son peter Corteljou a justice of y® peace, and this petif being jn Clinable to ye peace wold Reconsile w'h him, but was Refused this passed y® 28 of Feb: laest since mad this petit^ his Complaine on y^ 20^^ day of this month March to y^ justices of y^ County were y^ s'' John Tunisse did jterate his defamations & threatning so against this petif jn y® presence of y^ s'' justices who Referred this pelit^ to y^ Law w''^ did give this petit^" present protection against s'J John Teunisse whoe being a justice of the peace him selfe, should not breake and violate y^ peace, jn defaming & threatning this petit^ that is under a bond of his good Bhvior therefore this petif Craves from his Exellency protection against s^ John Teunisse according as yo"* Excellency shall judge fitt & Convenient that he may unmolested use his occupations and as jn duty bound shall ever pray &c --

Gerardus Beeckman

March 27*^ 1693 This Peticon is referred to Co' Stephen Cortlandt & to Endorsed

Gerardus Beekmans

Peticon

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To His Excellcy Coll" Benjamin Ffletcher Esq^ Capt"

Generall and Governor in Chief of new York &c &c --

Gerardus Beeckman

March 27*^ 1693 This Peticon is referred to Co' Stephen Cortlandt & to Endorsed

Gerardus Beekmans

Peticon

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To His Excellcy Coll" Benjamin Ffletcher Esq^ Capt"

Generall and Governor in Chief of new York &c &c --

The humble peticon of John Theunisson John peterson gerard

Veghten Sheweth

Humbly, That your petitconers amongst other Inhabitants off This province did signe a Certain petion in the month of aprill 1691 to Crave pardon ffor Eight prisoners Then condemned in the Court at New York, ffor w*^*^ signing They were seised by Thomas Stillwill sherife who forced Them to pay Three pound

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each off your petonrs and other to signe bonds for to pay three pound, to Him or else to be Cast In prison where off one did Refuse w^h -^-as Cast in prison Till he paid s^ sume upon w*"*" news at New Yorke an Order was sent by Major Ingoldesby and Council some Tyme after That The persons W^^ signed bonds There should be Discharged Thereoff vpon w"^ The afores^ sherrife promised -To Restore s'^ sumes off raony to your Peticon^ which as yet he has not fullfilled --

Thereffore your Ex^iy' Peticoners Humble Crave that your Exi'y will be pleased To order s^ Money to be Restored To Them

And your Peticoners do further Enforme your Ex^'y That by and order off Council of New Yorke sent To Richmond that j one line destroyed] and be valued but The assessors and

each off your petonrs and other to signe bonds for to pay three pound, to Him or else to be Cast In prison where off one did Refuse w^h -^-as Cast in prison Till he paid s^ sume upon w*"*" news at New Yorke an Order was sent by Major Ingoldesby and Council some Tyme after That The persons W^^ signed bonds There should be Discharged Thereoff vpon w"^ The afores^ sherrife promised -To Restore s'^ sumes off raony to your Peticon^ which as yet he has not fullfilled --

Thereffore your Ex^iy' Peticoners Humble Crave that your Exi'y will be pleased To order s^ Money to be Restored To Them

And your Peticoners do further Enforme your Ex^'y That by and order off Council of New Yorke sent To Richmond that j one line destroyed] and be valued but The assessors and

severall others There having negers doo not pay any Tax for Them so That a poore Inhabitant That has no negers must pay as much accordingly like Them that Has many negers Therefore your petitioners humble crave That your Ex^y will be pleased To signify Them iff s^ negers should be Excluded ffor paying Tax --

and your peticoners shall ever Pray Gerard Veghten Jan Teunisson Vanpeltt John Pieterson ^H. ?.ulnHr:'i^ Endorsed rov.M.'l

The Petition of John Theunisson John Peterson & Gerard Veighton

read in Council [.Hviivn)

uoy IfiifT

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER. 417

To his Excellency Coll: Benjamine Ffletcher Cap^^ Generall and Governor of the province of New Yorke &c. The Humble Peticon of Peter Delanoy Sheweth

severall others There having negers doo not pay any Tax for Them so That a poore Inhabitant That has no negers must pay as much accordingly like Them that Has many negers Therefore your petitioners humble crave That your Ex^y will be pleased To signify Them iff s^ negers should be Excluded ffor paying Tax --

and your peticoners shall ever Pray Gerard Veghten Jan Teunisson Vanpeltt John Pieterson ^H. ?.ulnHr:'i^ Endorsed rov.M.'l

The Petition of John Theunisson John Peterson & Gerard Veighton

read in Council [.Hviivn)

uoy IfiifT

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER. 417

To his Excellency Coll: Benjamine Ffletcher Cap^^ Generall and Governor of the province of New Yorke &c. The Humble Peticon of Peter Delanoy Sheweth

That during the administration of Cap" Jacob Leisler deed in this province hee your petition"" was nominated and appointed Collector" and Receiver generall by virtue of wch offices severall branches of their Maties revenue past through his hands for the payment of wch money hee did from time to time give ace* to the said Leisler for and full Sattisfaccon did make for the money soe reed besides your Peticon"^ did advance on his own ace* above four hundred pounds the most of wch was to Expediate the Albany fforces to resist the ffrench of Canada -- But soe it is may it please your Excellency that on the arrivall of Coll: Henry Sloughter the late Governour he was requir'd on a Certaine day to appeare before him and Councill and then and there produce all his accounts wch he accordingly did whereupon the said Governour and Councill without Audit or any Judiciall processe caused your Peticon' to be committed into the Custody of the Sheriffe of the Citty and County of New Yorke, where hee still remaines a prisno'" to his great damage &c -- And hee now being Inform'd tliat your Excellency hath orders to Inspect said matter from the Lords of the Treasury and make report to them of the same He humbly supplicates your Excellency that he him release from this his Confmem' being ready and willing at all timgs to attend any person or persons whom your Excellency shall nominate to Audit said accts of your Peticon^ and whatsoever their said Lordshipps shall award in that matter he is ready to submitt to, This hee humbly oiferrs to your Excellency's mature Consideracon in all humility and prays hee may be releasM from his now Confinment and as in Duty bound shall ever pray &c.

That during the administration of Cap" Jacob Leisler deed in this province hee your petition"" was nominated and appointed Collector" and Receiver generall by virtue of wch offices severall branches of their Maties revenue past through his hands for the payment of wch money hee did from time to time give ace* to the said Leisler for and full Sattisfaccon did make for the money soe reed besides your Peticon"^ did advance on his own ace* above four hundred pounds the most of wch was to Expediate the Albany fforces to resist the ffrench of Canada -- But soe it is may it please your Excellency that on the arrivall of Coll: Henry Sloughter the late Governour he was requir'd on a Certaine day to appeare before him and Councill and then and there produce all his accounts wch he accordingly did whereupon the said Governour and Councill without Audit or any Judiciall processe caused your Peticon' to be committed into the Custody of the Sheriffe of the Citty and County of New Yorke, where hee still remaines a prisno'" to his great damage &c -- And hee now being Inform'd tliat your Excellency hath orders to Inspect said matter from the Lords of the Treasury and make report to them of the same He humbly supplicates your Excellency that he him release from this his Confmem' being ready and willing at all timgs to attend any person or persons whom your Excellency shall nominate to Audit said accts of your Peticon^ and whatsoever their said Lordshipps shall award in that matter he is ready to submitt to, This hee humbly oiferrs to your Excellency's mature Consideracon in all humility and prays hee may be releasM from his now Confinment and as in Duty bound shall ever pray &c.

Pb DiLanoy

Endorsed

P^ DeLanoy peticon debated in Council

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4 IS ADMINISTRATION OF

JARVIS MARSHALL'S AFFIDAVIT.

Citty of ) N Yorke ) ^^'

The examination of Jarvis Marshall taken before Abraham D'Peyster Sg' Major & William Merrett Brandt Schuyler & Isaac Van Fleck Esq^^ four of their Majt^ Justices of the Peace for the said Citty the twelfth day of May in the sixth year of the Reign of cur Soveraign Lord & Lady William & Mary by the grace of God of England Scotland France & Ireland King & Queen Defenders of the Faith &c: & in the year of our Lord one thousand six hundred & ninety four:

The Examinant being duly sworn upon the holy Evangelists & examined Saith y^ last night att seaven or eight of the Clock or thereabouts he the Examin' was in y® house of Edward Buckmaster of y° said Citty Inholder in Company with one John Windower of ye said Citty Goldsmith & severall others and that the s^ John Windower did throw a piece of eight upon the Table & speaking to this Examinant did say there is your money or to y* effect, that be the examin^ did refuse to take itt & said that would not doe j upon w'^*^ the said John Windower threw down another Piece of eight &. said there take itt that's enough & called for y® scales & said but lie pay you for itt, & Immediately did lift up his hand & (lid strike y® said examin* upon y« face upon which the said Edward Buckmaster being then High Constable & hearing a noise came into y® Room & Commanded the Peace ; & the said Examin* further saith that after the peace was Commanded the said John Windower did say that Leisler & Milborne wer murdered which he would make appear & y* he would stand up for Jacobus Leisler while he had a drop of blood in his body and that their should be others hanged in a short time to Ballance the said Leisler & Milborne.

The Examinant being duly sworn upon the holy Evangelists & examined Saith y^ last night att seaven or eight of the Clock or thereabouts he the Examin' was in y® house of Edward Buckmaster of y° said Citty Inholder in Company with one John Windower of ye said Citty Goldsmith & severall others and that the s^ John Windower did throw a piece of eight upon the Table & speaking to this Examinant did say there is your money or to y* effect, that be the examin^ did refuse to take itt & said that would not doe j upon w'^*^ the said John Windower threw down another Piece of eight &. said there take itt that's enough & called for y® scales & said but lie pay you for itt, & Immediately did lift up his hand & (lid strike y® said examin* upon y« face upon which the said Edward Buckmaster being then High Constable & hearing a noise came into y® Room & Commanded the Peace ; & the said Examin* further saith that after the peace was Commanded the said John Windower did say that Leisler & Milborne wer murdered which he would make appear & y* he would stand up for Jacobus Leisler while he had a drop of blood in his body and that their should be others hanged in a short time to Ballance the said Leisler & Milborne.

Swome Before us Jarvis Marshall A D^Peyster

Brandt Schuyler Will. Merrett

Is. Van Vlecq

Swome Before us Jarvis Marshall A D^Peyster

Brandt Schuyler Will. Merrett

Is. Van Vlecq

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CAP^ JACOB MAUBITZ HIS PETICON TO HIS EXCELL^^ ^

COUNCELL&c:.

To his Excell^y Richard Earle of Bellomont Cap" GenH

and Govemo'" in Chief of his Maj^'^s Province of N:

York &^ And Vice Admiral! of the Same &<= And to the

Honorable Councell &<=

The Humble Peticon of Jacob Mauritz of the Citty of N: York

Marriner -- Humbly Sheweth

That your Peticon^*" in the time of y® late happy Revolution m this provence was one of those that Joyned with Cap" Leisler in the houlding y^ ifort for King WilUam & Queen Mary and upon no other Acc^* after which and y^ anivall of Govemo''' Sloughter you"" Peticon'" was one of those that was bound over in recognizance in the Some of ffifty poimds to answer att N: York j Supreame Court in Octob^ 1691. Yet notwithstanding her Most Gracious Maj^'® Queen Mary of Blessed Memory Deceased was pleased by her Order in .Councell bearing date y® 13*^ of May 1692 to Cleare all those that was soe bound over with all ,the proceedings thereupon, and Colk» ffletcher had Effectual! orders Therefore. But so it is that whilst yo"^ Peticon'^ was in England luB house & Estate was seized on in N: York Under Collar of Law &, pretence of forfeiture of his s^ Recognizance, & Ids wife being tjien with Child was abused and Kept as a prisoner in her house by the Sherriff of s^ Citty with six souldiers who forced in y« house of yor Petio«i" with their drawne Swords & rifled & plundered ye house. And yo"" Petio^r had Taken by force of his Estate & fronj Peter Jacob Moris, on yo"" Peticon^s accost to the Sume of iwo hundred & six pounds Eight Shiil^ for which there is by Confes- 4m of the then Collector one hundred & sixty one pounds ten shillings paed unto the pubhcq Treasury to Chidly Brooks, for which sume and iiis damage to be Repaid he did in Coll" ffletcher's time Peticon, but his unaturallness against yo"" Peticon'^ was such that he could have no Redress &<= And yo^ Peticon^ besides s<* 55ume of money so taken from him had taken out of his Ship then at N: Yorke for ye Service of ye Garrison & Country Tliree

And yo"" Petio^r had Taken by force of his Estate & fronj Peter Jacob Moris, on yo"" Peticon^s accost to the Sume of iwo hundred & six pounds Eight Shiil^ for which there is by Confes- 4m of the then Collector one hundred & sixty one pounds ten shillings paed unto the pubhcq Treasury to Chidly Brooks, for which sume and iiis damage to be Repaid he did in Coll" ffletcher's time Peticon, but his unaturallness against yo"" Peticon'^ was such that he could have no Redress &<= And yo^ Peticon^ besides s<* 55ume of money so taken from him had taken out of his Ship then at N: Yorke for ye Service of ye Garrison & Country Tliree

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hundred w* of fine powder which amounted to y*^ sume of Seaventy five pounds for which he has as yett ReC^ no Satisfaction which with his other great Losses & Long &, Tedious sickness & weakness hatli reduced him to a very low Condition &*^

Therefore Humbly prays some order for his Satisfaction and that hee may bee Reimbursed s'l Sumes so Taken from him and Seing there is a Committee of the Gener" Assembly now sitting for the adjusting y" pubUcq acco^^* there may bee some good & Effectuall Care Taken for his Satisfaction & Commisserating hisLosses & Condition, -- And yof Petition^'as in duty bound shall ever pray

Jacob Mauritz Endorsed

At a Councell held at ffort WilUam Henry the lO^i* day of May 1699 p^sent his Ecellency Richard Earle of Bellomont &c The petition of Jacob Mauritz Read and Referred to the Consideration of the house of Rep^sentatives

Therefore Humbly prays some order for his Satisfaction and that hee may bee Reimbursed s'l Sumes so Taken from him and Seing there is a Committee of the Gener" Assembly now sitting for the adjusting y" pubUcq acco^^* there may bee some good & Effectuall Care Taken for his Satisfaction & Commisserating hisLosses & Condition, -- And yof Petition^'as in duty bound shall ever pray

Jacob Mauritz Endorsed

At a Councell held at ffort WilUam Henry the lO^i* day of May 1699 p^sent his Ecellency Richard Earle of Bellomont &c The petition of Jacob Mauritz Read and Referred to the Consideration of the house of Rep^sentatives

p order of Councell B CosEN CI. Councilij

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To His Excellency Richard Earle of Bellomont Capt. Gen'i and Governour in Chiefe of his Majesties province of New Yorke and y® Territories depending thereon in America & Vice Admiral of y® same &<^ & to the Honi*'" Concil The hmnble petition of Johannes Provoost Sheweth

That in the year of our Lord 1691 the petitioner with severall other Inhabitants of New Yorke (who were active in the late happy Revolution) were committed to Goale & afterwards admitted to Baile they entring into Recognisance for their personal appearance att y« then next Supream Court of Judicature to be held for y« said Province to answer &«':

That aftew^ards the Petitioner, Jacob Leisler, Jacob Mauris, and others went to England & in their absence y® s^ Recognisances were sued forfeited & Levyed on y^ Estate of y® Petitioner.

That in the year of our Lord 1691 the petitioner with severall other Inhabitants of New Yorke (who were active in the late happy Revolution) were committed to Goale & afterwards admitted to Baile they entring into Recognisance for their personal appearance att y« then next Supream Court of Judicature to be held for y« said Province to answer &«':

That aftew^ards the Petitioner, Jacob Leisler, Jacob Mauris, and others went to England & in their absence y® s^ Recognisances were sued forfeited & Levyed on y^ Estate of y® Petitioner.

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That the Petitioner and others under that circumstance (hearing thereof) made application unto her late Majesty Queen Mary of ever blessed memory that Restitution should be made y'' Pelilloner of the monies Levyed by vertue of the said Recognisance who was most Graciously pleased to Order in Council that Coll. Fletcher late Governour of this Province on his arrlvall in this Goverm* should see the same performed.

That on Coll. Fletchers arrival in New Yorke y^ peti^oner preferd a petition unto him & the Council praying that Restitution be made of the moneys Levied &c: pursuant to her Majesties Order in Council ; who made an Order of Reference thereon to Abraham D: Peyster Esq"" then Mayor of the Citty of New Yorke to Examine the matter & make Reporte oi what was Convenient to be done therein, who accordmgly Reported that he was of Opinion that the said money should be Restored to the petitioner.

Fletchers arrival in New Yorke y^ peti^oner preferd a petition unto him & the Council praying that Restitution be made of the moneys Levied &c: pursuant to her Majesties Order in Council ; who made an Order of Reference thereon to Abraham D: Peyster Esq"" then Mayor of the Citty of New Yorke to Examine the matter & make Reporte oi what was Convenient to be done therein, who accordmgly Reported that he was of Opinion that the said money should be Restored to the petitioner.

That afterwards the petitioner made application unto Coll Fletcher that Restitution might be made &c: who answered itt was time of Warr that the King wanted money & that he must have patience.

That the petitioner again made application that the said moneys might be Restored unto him who answered he had superseded aD the proceedings upon y« said Recognisances (which was not soe) to the Great Grievance of y^ Petitioner & others.

That ye Sum Levied on ye Petitioner by vertue of ye said Recognisance (& Ordered by her Maj'^ in Council to be Restored) was one hundred eighty seaven pounds two shillings and nine pence of wliich was paid to his Maj'^ Collector and Receiver Gen^ of this province the sum of one hundred and fourty pounds for which ye petitioner can produce his Receipt.

The petitioner therefore most humbly prays that your Lordship & the Council will take ye premises into your prudent consideration & Order that Restitution be made unto ye petitioner of the said moneys Levyed on him by vertue of the said Recognisance in pursuance of her Majesties said Order in Council.

That ye Sum Levied on ye Petitioner by vertue of ye said Recognisance (& Ordered by her Maj'^ in Council to be Restored) was one hundred eighty seaven pounds two shillings and nine pence of wliich was paid to his Maj'^ Collector and Receiver Gen^ of this province the sum of one hundred and fourty pounds for which ye petitioner can produce his Receipt.

The petitioner therefore most humbly prays that your Lordship & the Council will take ye premises into your prudent consideration & Order that Restitution be made unto ye petitioner of the said moneys Levyed on him by vertue of the said Recognisance in pursuance of her Majesties said Order in Council.

And ye Petitioner as in duty bound shall Ever pray &c:

Johannes Proyoost.

At a Councell held at ffort W™ Henry this IQth day of May 1699 psent his Excellency Richard Earle of Bellamonte

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The petition of Johannes Provoost Read and Referred to the Consideration of the House of Rep^sentatives p order of Councell

B. CosENS Ck Concilij

*T0 THE KINGS MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY

•

*S!he Humble Petition of Jacob Leisler, Son of Captain Jacob Leisler deceased late Commander in Chief of Your Majesty's Province of New York in America

Showeth, that upon the late happy revolution Your Petitioners said Father was very Instrumental in Securing the said Province for your Majesty & being of Known integrity to your Majesties ilitierest & the protestant religion, Captain Francis Nicholson then deputy Govenor having withdrawn himself from the said Province Your Petiti's said father upon the 16*^ August 1689 was by the freeholders & inhabitants, elected & Constituted Commander in Chief untill Your Majesties Royal Pleasure should be declared concerning the province & Accordingly he entered upon the governnlent & was Acknowledged for such by the People, & was in possession of the fort & Garrison which till that time were ruinate & incapabel of defence, & did proclaim Your Majesty & Your Royal Consort, to be our Sovereign Lord & Lady & caused the ^tne to be done, in other provinces that on the 10*^ of xber 1689 Your Majesty's Most gracious letter, dated the dO^^ July before, arrived there the same being directed to the said Captain Nicholson & in his absence, to such for the time being, take care for preserving the peace & administring the Laws within the said IProvince whereby Your Majesties was graciously pleased to Authorize the person then commanding in Chief As Aforesaid, to take upon him the government, calling to his Assistance in the Administration thereof the principal Inhabitants or as many as he should think fit, willing & requiring him to do & perform all things whch to the place of Lieut, Govenor and Commander in Chief did Appertain as he should find necessary for Your Majesties Service & the good of the said Subjects until further orders from Your Majesty that Your Petitioner's Said Father, being so con-

Showeth, that upon the late happy revolution Your Petitioners said Father was very Instrumental in Securing the said Province for your Majesty & being of Known integrity to your Majesties ilitierest & the protestant religion, Captain Francis Nicholson then deputy Govenor having withdrawn himself from the said Province Your Petiti's said father upon the 16*^ August 1689 was by the freeholders & inhabitants, elected & Constituted Commander in Chief untill Your Majesties Royal Pleasure should be declared concerning the province & Accordingly he entered upon the governnlent & was Acknowledged for such by the People, & was in possession of the fort & Garrison which till that time were ruinate & incapabel of defence, & did proclaim Your Majesty & Your Royal Consort, to be our Sovereign Lord & Lady & caused the ^tne to be done, in other provinces that on the 10*^ of xber 1689 Your Majesty's Most gracious letter, dated the dO^^ July before, arrived there the same being directed to the said Captain Nicholson & in his absence, to such for the time being, take care for preserving the peace & administring the Laws within the said IProvince whereby Your Majesties was graciously pleased to Authorize the person then commanding in Chief As Aforesaid, to take upon him the government, calling to his Assistance in the Administration thereof the principal Inhabitants or as many as he should think fit, willing & requiring him to do & perform all things whch to the place of Lieut, Govenor and Commander in Chief did Appertain as he should find necessary for Your Majesties Service & the good of the said Subjects until further orders from Your Majesty that Your Petitioner's Said Father, being so con-

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firm<?d in his said government by Your Majestys said Royal letter did faitlifully observe Your Majestys Command thereby declared, & did in all respects provide for the security of the said Province as well Against All Attempts of the french (who are very powerfull in those parts) as papists & other disaffected persons of which there were many resident in the said province, that upon the 28* January last past Captain Richard Ingoldesby arrived at New York with some Soldiers from England to whom Your Petitioners Said father offered all sorts of accommodations but the said Ingoldesby required the possession of the said fort & Government for which Your Petitioners Father desired to see his orders, being ready to Obey the same if he had any Such from your Majesties or Colonel Sloughter who your Majesties had been pleased to make Govenor, but the said Ingoldesby, had no such Orders or would not produce the same, whereupon your petitioners Said father having advised with the principal inhabitants was councelled & directed by them t^ Keep & Maintain the possession of the said fort & government (in regard the Ingoldesby would not Shew his orders to receive the same) until the Govenor arrived or your Majesty's further pleasure was known That Ingoldesby thereupon joining himself to papists & other disaffected persons did by many indirect means to the great terror of Your Majesties liege Subjects in a hostile & dreadful Manner assemble great numbers of french & other persons &, beseiged the said fort Divers batteries Against the same & so continued in Arms about Six Weeks, that on the 19**" March last Colonel Sloughter did Arrive & as soon as Your Petitioners father had certain Knowledge thereof which was not till 11 oClock that night he did Send the Mayor of the City & M' Milborne his Secretary from the said fort to Wait Upon him & to offer him the possession thereof but the said Col.

firm<?d in his said government by Your Majestys said Royal letter did faitlifully observe Your Majestys Command thereby declared, & did in all respects provide for the security of the said Province as well Against All Attempts of the french (who are very powerfull in those parts) as papists & other disaffected persons of which there were many resident in the said province, that upon the 28* January last past Captain Richard Ingoldesby arrived at New York with some Soldiers from England to whom Your Petitioners Said father offered all sorts of accommodations but the said Ingoldesby required the possession of the said fort & Government for which Your Petitioners Father desired to see his orders, being ready to Obey the same if he had any Such from your Majesties or Colonel Sloughter who your Majesties had been pleased to make Govenor, but the said Ingoldesby, had no such Orders or would not produce the same, whereupon your petitioners Said father having advised with the principal inhabitants was councelled & directed by them t^ Keep & Maintain the possession of the said fort & government (in regard the Ingoldesby would not Shew his orders to receive the same) until the Govenor arrived or your Majesty's further pleasure was known That Ingoldesby thereupon joining himself to papists & other disaffected persons did by many indirect means to the great terror of Your Majesties liege Subjects in a hostile & dreadful Manner assemble great numbers of french & other persons &, beseiged the said fort Divers batteries Against the same & so continued in Arms about Six Weeks, that on the 19**" March last Colonel Sloughter did Arrive & as soon as Your Petitioners father had certain Knowledge thereof which was not till 11 oClock that night he did Send the Mayor of the City & M' Milborne his Secretary from the said fort to Wait Upon him & to offer him the possession thereof but the said Col.

Sloughter without hearing them Speak, committed them Close prisoners, who not returning as Your Petitioners father Expected he did very early the next Morning write to the said Col° Sloughter desiring him to Come & receive the fort, & according he came & took possession thereof upon the 20^^ March but presently After caused the soldiers & inhabitants in the fort & City to be disarmed & Contrary to all law & Justice committed Your Petitioner & Your

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Petitioners said Father & 26 other persons to Prison pretending they ^vere guilty of high treasson Against Your Majesty for keeping tlie said fort as aforesaid, & the said Colonel Sloughter & Ingoldesby, confiderating with divers disaffected persons to Your Majesties to put Your Petitioners Said father & others to Deatli, did in a most arbitrary & illegal manner cause him & seven others Iryed Judged & condemned to Death for some pretended high Treason Si. have since most barbarously caused Your Petitioner'? father & Your Petitioner's Brother in law, the said Milbornc to be hanged & Afterwards Butchered, the said other Six persons (if not since put to death) remaining in prison under the same unjust sentence of condemnation & have Seized the Estates & creeds and also most unjustly prosecuted Your Petitioner & many others of Your Majesty's good Subjects confiscating their estates, who for the preservation of their lives have been forced to leave the said Province, by which cruel & Barbarous practices great numbers of Your Majesty's Subjects are in danger of their utter ruin, & the Said Country is like to be depopulated & made desolate, the said colonel Sloughter being dead & the said captain Ingoldesby since his death commanding in Chief in the Said Province who doth continue to exercise great violence & barbarity Against Your Majesty's said loyal Subjects --

Petitioners said Father & 26 other persons to Prison pretending they ^vere guilty of high treasson Against Your Majesty for keeping tlie said fort as aforesaid, & the said Colonel Sloughter & Ingoldesby, confiderating with divers disaffected persons to Your Majesties to put Your Petitioners Said father & others to Deatli, did in a most arbitrary & illegal manner cause him & seven others Iryed Judged & condemned to Death for some pretended high Treason Si. have since most barbarously caused Your Petitioner'? father & Your Petitioner's Brother in law, the said Milbornc to be hanged & Afterwards Butchered, the said other Six persons (if not since put to death) remaining in prison under the same unjust sentence of condemnation & have Seized the Estates & creeds and also most unjustly prosecuted Your Petitioner & many others of Your Majesty's good Subjects confiscating their estates, who for the preservation of their lives have been forced to leave the said Province, by which cruel & Barbarous practices great numbers of Your Majesty's Subjects are in danger of their utter ruin, & the Said Country is like to be depopulated & made desolate, the said colonel Sloughter being dead & the said captain Ingoldesby since his death commanding in Chief in the Said Province who doth continue to exercise great violence & barbarity Against Your Majesty's said loyal Subjects --

Your Petitioner therefore implore Your Most Sacred Majesty to take the premises into Your princely consideration & to give such orders therein as well for the preservation of the Six condemned persons & the relief of Your Petitioner & other Poor Sufferers, as also for the preservation & future good Establishment of the said Province, as to Your Royal gOGjdness & wisdom Shall seem meet

Your Petitioner therefore implore Your Most Sacred Majesty to take the premises into Your princely consideration & to give such orders therein as well for the preservation of the Six condemned persons & the relief of Your Petitioner & other Poor Sufferers, as also for the preservation & future good Establishment of the said Province, as to Your Royal gOGjdness & wisdom Shall seem meet

And Your petitioner as m duty bound Shall ever pray &c

LETTER

From A

ofi/oe

aty ^NEwYork

Concerning tl)e Trouiles w^ic/^mjDmed

- Revolutioiv^

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Sir, -- I cannot but admire to hear that some Gentlemen still have a good Opinion of the Late Disorders committed by Captain Jacvb Leiskr Si, his Accomplices, in New York, as if they had been for his Majesties Service & the Security of that Province ; & that such monstrous falsehoods do find Credit, That the person before in Commission, & did labour to oppose & prevent those disorders were Jacobites, or persons ill affected to the happy revolution in England, But it has been often the Calamity of all Ages [to] Palliate Vice with false Glosses, & to criminate the best Actions of the most virtuous & most pious men -- So that the truth & Inncency, without some defence, has not proved at all times a Sufficient Bullwark against malitious falsehoods & Calumnies, wherefore I shall endeavor to give you a true & brief Account of that matter, As I myself have been a personal Witness to most of them --

Sir, -- I cannot but admire to hear that some Gentlemen still have a good Opinion of the Late Disorders committed by Captain Jacvb Leiskr Si, his Accomplices, in New York, as if they had been for his Majesties Service & the Security of that Province ; & that such monstrous falsehoods do find Credit, That the person before in Commission, & did labour to oppose & prevent those disorders were Jacobites, or persons ill affected to the happy revolution in England, But it has been often the Calamity of all Ages [to] Palliate Vice with false Glosses, & to criminate the best Actions of the most virtuous & most pious men -- So that the truth & Inncency, without some defence, has not proved at all times a Sufficient Bullwark against malitious falsehoods & Calumnies, wherefore I shall endeavor to give you a true & brief Account of that matter, As I myself have been a personal Witness to most of them --

It was about the Beginning of April 1689. when the first Reports arrived at New York, that the Prince of Orange, now his present majesty was arrived in England, with a considerable Force & that the late King James was fled into France & that it was expected war would be soon proclaimed between England & France --

The Lieut Govenor, Francis Nicholson & the Council being Protestants, resolved thereupon to Suspend all Roman Catholicks from Command & Places of Trust in the government & accordingly suspended Major Baxter from being a member of Council & Captain of a Company at Albany & Bartholomew Russell from being Ensign in the fort at New York, they both being Papists, who forthwith left their command & departed the province -- & because but three members of the Councill were residing in New York viz, M'' Frederick Phillips Colonel Siephanus Corflandt & CoP Nicholas Bayard all of Dutch birth, all Members, & the two last for near thirty years past.

The Lieut Govenor, Francis Nicholson & the Council being Protestants, resolved thereupon to Suspend all Roman Catholicks from Command & Places of Trust in the government & accordingly suspended Major Baxter from being a member of Council & Captain of a Company at Albany & Bartholomew Russell from being Ensign in the fort at New York, they both being Papists, who forthwith left their command & departed the province -- & because but three members of the Councill were residing in New York viz, M'' Frederick Phillips Colonel Siephanus Corflandt & CoP Nicholas Bayard all of Dutch birth, all Members, & the two last for near thirty years past. Elders & Deacons of the Dutch Protestant Church in New York & Most Affectionate to the Royall House of Orange -- It was resolved by the said Lieut Govenor & Council, to Call & Conveen to their Assistance all the Justices of the peace, & other Civil Magistrates & the Commission Officers in the Province for to consult & advice with them what might be Proper for the preservation of the peace & the safety of the Said

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Province [at] that Conjuncture till orders should arrive from England.

Whereupon the Said Justices Magistrates, & officers were Accordingly convened, & Stiled by the name of the General Convention Jor the Province of JVewYork; &all matters of Government were carried on & managed by the Major vote of that Convention

And in the first Place it was by them Agreed. & ordered forthwith to fortify the City of New York --

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Province [at] that Conjuncture till orders should arrive from England.

Whereupon the Said Justices Magistrates, & officers were Accordingly convened, & Stiled by the name of the General Convention Jor the Province of JVewYork; &all matters of Government were carried on & managed by the Major vote of that Convention

And in the first Place it was by them Agreed. & ordered forthwith to fortify the City of New York --

And that for the better security of the fort (since the garrison was weak & to prevent all manner of Doubt & Jealousies) a competant mmiber of the City Militia, should keep guard in the fort. & JVicholas Bayard CoU of Said Militia recommended to give Suitable Orders Accordingly -- And that the Revenue should be continued & received by some Gentleman Appointed by that Convention for repairing the fort & Fortifying of the City, but against this order Capt Leisler, who as a Captain was a member of that Contention, did enter his dissent ^dth some few others --

It was also recommended to said Colo^ Bayard to hasten to fortify the City with all Possible Speed, who upon the credit of the fevenue did Advance what money was needful for materials, & by the assistance of the Militia Officers, & dayly Labour of the Inhabitants, had the same finished before the End of May, Excepting Captain Leisler^s Quota

About the Middle of May the Skip Beaver John Corbett Master, being ready to Sail for England, the Lieu* Govenor & Council sent in her M^ John Riggs, & in Several other Ships, that soon followed, letters to the Earl now Duke of Shrewsbury then principal Secretary of State & to the Lords of the Committee for trade & Plantations, wherein they Signified their rejoicing at the News of his Royal Highness The Prince of Orange, now his present Majesties arrival in England, in order to redress the grievences of the Nation, & giving a particular account of the State of Affairs of this Province, & that they would endeavour to preserve its peace & Security till orders, Should arrive from England, which they humbly prayed tnight be hastened with all possible Speed Which Said Letters were most graciously received & answered by his Majesty's Letter bearing date 30th July 1689--

About the Middle of May the Skip Beaver John Corbett Master, being ready to Sail for England, the Lieu* Govenor & Council sent in her M^ John Riggs, & in Several other Ships, that soon followed, letters to the Earl now Duke of Shrewsbury then principal Secretary of State & to the Lords of the Committee for trade & Plantations, wherein they Signified their rejoicing at the News of his Royal Highness The Prince of Orange, now his present Majesties arrival in England, in order to redress the grievences of the Nation, & giving a particular account of the State of Affairs of this Province, & that they would endeavour to preserve its peace & Security till orders, Should arrive from England, which they humbly prayed tnight be hastened with all possible Speed Which Said Letters were most graciously received & answered by his Majesty's Letter bearing date 30th July 1689--

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But against expectation it soon happened, that on the Last day of Said Month of May, Ca2}tain Leisler having a Vessell with some Wines on the road, for which he refused to pay the Duty, did in a Seditious Manner Stir up the meanest Sort of the Inhabitants (affirming that King James being Jled the Kingdom all manner of Government was fallen in this Province) to Rise in Arms, & forceably possesses Themselves of the fort & Stores which Accordingly was effected whilst the Lieut Govenor & Council with the Convention were met at the City Hall to Consult what Might be proper for the Common Good & Safety, where a Party of Armed men, came from the fcrt & forced the Lieut Govenor to dehver them the Keys & Seized also in his Chamber a Chest, with Seven hundred ^ Seventy three pounds twelve Shillings in money of the Government, & though Col° Bayard, with some others appointed by the convention used all endeavours to prevent Those disorders, all provided vain (for most of Those that appeared in arms were drunk & Cry'd out, They disowned all manner of Government^ whereupon by Captain Leisler's persuation, they proclaimed him to be their Commander there being then, no other Commission officer amongst Them --

But against expectation it soon happened, that on the Last day of Said Month of May, Ca2}tain Leisler having a Vessell with some Wines on the road, for which he refused to pay the Duty, did in a Seditious Manner Stir up the meanest Sort of the Inhabitants (affirming that King James being Jled the Kingdom all manner of Government was fallen in this Province) to Rise in Arms, & forceably possesses Themselves of the fort & Stores which Accordingly was effected whilst the Lieut Govenor & Council with the Convention were met at the City Hall to Consult what Might be proper for the Common Good & Safety, where a Party of Armed men, came from the fcrt & forced the Lieut Govenor to dehver them the Keys & Seized also in his Chamber a Chest, with Seven hundred ^ Seventy three pounds twelve Shillings in money of the Government, & though Col° Bayard, with some others appointed by the convention used all endeavours to prevent Those disorders, all provided vain (for most of Those that appeared in arms were drunk & Cry'd out, They disowned all manner of Government^ whereupon by Captain Leisler's persuation, they proclaimed him to be their Commander there being then, no other Commission officer amongst Them --

Captain Leisler being in this manner possest of the fort, took some persons to his assistance, which he called the Committee of Safety, & the Lieut Govenor, Francis Nicholson being in this manner forced out of the Province

Captain Leisler being in this manner possest of the fort, took some persons to his assistance, which he called the Committee of Safety, & the Lieut Govenor, Francis Nicholson being in this manner forced out of the Province

About a week after reports came from Boston, that their Royal Highness the Prince & Princess of Orange were proclaimed King & Queen of England, Whereupon the Council & convention were very desirous to get that Proclamation, & not only wrote for it, but some of them hearing, that two gentlemen were comming from, Connecticut with a Copy of said proclamation, went out two days, to meet them in Expectation of having the Happiness to proclaim it. But, Ma-jor Gold 8f M' Fitz Missing them, having put the proclamation into Captain Leisler s hands, he, without takmg any notice of the Council or convention did proclaim the same, though very disorderly after which he went, with his accomplices into the fort, & the Gentlemen of the Council Magistrates & most of the principal inhabitants, & Merchants went to Co^ Bayard's House & Drank the health & Prosperity of King W"^ & Queen Mary -- with great expressions of Joy

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Two Days after a Printed Proclamation was procured by some of the Council dated the 14 Feby 16SS, whereby their Majesties confirmed all Sheriffs, Justices of the Peace Collectors, & receivers of the revenue «&c -- being protestants which was forthwith Published at the City Hall by the Mayor & Aklerman, accompanied with the Council & most of the Chief Citizens & merchants -- & Pursuant there unto Matt Plowman Being a Papist was forthwith Suspended by the Convention S^ Colonel Bayard Alderman Paul Richards Captain, Thomas Winham Lieut John Haynes merchants, were b} them commissioned & appointed to Collect the Revenue until orders Should arrive from England, whereupon those gentlemen were Sworn by CoV- Cortlandtj then Mayor of the City they being the first in this province that took the oaths to then' Majesties Appointed, by act of Parlament, instead of theur Oaths of Allegiance & Supreamacy. --

Two Days after a Printed Proclamation was procured by some of the Council dated the 14 Feby 16SS, whereby their Majesties confirmed all Sheriffs, Justices of the Peace Collectors, & receivers of the revenue «&c -- being protestants which was forthwith Published at the City Hall by the Mayor & Aklerman, accompanied with the Council & most of the Chief Citizens & merchants -- & Pursuant there unto Matt Plowman Being a Papist was forthwith Suspended by the Convention S^ Colonel Bayard Alderman Paul Richards Captain, Thomas Winham Lieut John Haynes merchants, were b} them commissioned & appointed to Collect the Revenue until orders Should arrive from England, whereupon those gentlemen were Sworn by CoV- Cortlandtj then Mayor of the City they being the first in this province that took the oaths to then' Majesties Appointed, by act of Parlament, instead of theur Oaths of Allegiance & Supreamacy. --

But as soon as Those gentlemen Entered upon the Office Captain Leisler with a Party of Men in Arms, & Drink fell upon them at the Custom House, & with naked Swords beat them thence, endeavering to Massecre some of them, which were rescu'd by Providence, whereupon Said Leislerj beat an Alarm, crying about the City Treason & made a Strict search to Seize Col^ Bayard who made his Escape & departed for Albany where he Staid all summer in hopes that orders might come from England to settle Those Disorders --

The said Captam Leisler finding almost every Man of Sence, Reputation or Estate in the place to oppose & discourage his irregularities, caused frequent false Alarms to be Made, & Sent Several Parties of his armed Men out of the Fort, Drag'd into Nasty goals, within said Fort, Several, of the Principal Magistrates officers, & Gentlemen & others, that would not own his Power to be Lawfull, which he Kept in close Prison during will & Pleasure, without any Process or allowing them to Bail, &he further Published Several times, by beat of Drums

The said Captam Leisler finding almost every Man of Sence, Reputation or Estate in the place to oppose & discourage his irregularities, caused frequent false Alarms to be Made, & Sent Several Parties of his armed Men out of the Fort, Drag'd into Nasty goals, within said Fort, Several, of the Principal Magistrates officers, & Gentlemen & others, that would not own his Power to be Lawfull, which he Kept in close Prison during will & Pleasure, without any Process or allowing them to Bail, &he further Published Several times, by beat of Drums

That all Those who would not come into the Fort Sf Sign Their hands, & So thereby to own his Power to be Lawfull Should be deemed ^ Esteemed as enemies to his Majesties ^ the Couiitry, ^ be by him treated Accordingly, By which Means many of tlie Inhabitants, tho' they abhorrd his Actions only to Escape a Nasty Joal, &

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to Secure their Estates, were by fear & Compulsion drove to Comply, Submit & Sign to whatever he commanded --

And Tho Captain Leisler had at first so violently opposed the Collecting of the Revenue, Alleging it unlawfu^., as soon as his Wines were landed, & that he got in some Power, he forthwith set up for himself the collecting of the said Revenue by Peter D Lanoy allowing him a great sallary & all the perquisites of that office --

Upon the 10 of December following Returned the said M'^ John Riggs from England with Letters from his Majesty, & the Lords in answer to the letters sent by the Lieut Govenor & Council above recited. Directed to our Trusty ^ well beloved Francis Jfichr olson Es(f our Lieut govenor ^ commander in chief of our Province of JVew York, in America Sf in his absence to such as for the time being, take care for the freservation of the peace., & administring the Laws in our said Province whereby his Majesty Approved of the proceedings, & care that had been taken by said Lieut Govenor, & Council for the peace & Safety of the Province, with Further Powers, & directions to Continue therein till further orders, which Said letters the said M^ Riggs designed to deliver on the following morning to the gentlemen of the Council to whom they properly did belong being an answer to their Said letter, but was Obstructed therein by Said Leisler, who sent a party of his men in Arms & brought said Riggs, to the fort where he forced said Letters from him though some gentlemen of the Council that went the same time to the Fort.

Directed to our Trusty ^ well beloved Francis Jfichr olson Es(f our Lieut govenor ^ commander in chief of our Province of JVew York, in America Sf in his absence to such as for the time being, take care for the freservation of the peace., & administring the Laws in our said Province whereby his Majesty Approved of the proceedings, & care that had been taken by said Lieut Govenor, & Council for the peace & Safety of the Province, with Further Powers, & directions to Continue therein till further orders, which Said letters the said M^ Riggs designed to deliver on the following morning to the gentlemen of the Council to whom they properly did belong being an answer to their Said letter, but was Obstructed therein by Said Leisler, who sent a party of his men in Arms & brought said Riggs, to the fort where he forced said Letters from him though some gentlemen of the Council that went the same time to the Fort. Protested against it, but he drove them out of the Fort, calling them Rogues, Papist, & other approbious names

Soon after the receipt of said letters, said Captain Leisler Stiled himself Lieut Govenor Appointed A Council -- & presumeth to Call a Select number of his own Party, who called themselves the General Assembly of the province & by their advice & assistance raised Several Taxes, & great sums of money from their Majesties good subjects within this province which Taxes together with that j£773.12, in money which he had Seized from the government, & the whole revenue he apply'd to his own use, & to maintain said Disorders allowing his private men IS** p' Day, & to others l)roportionally.

Soon after the receipt of said letters, said Captain Leisler Stiled himself Lieut Govenor Appointed A Council -- & presumeth to Call a Select number of his own Party, who called themselves the General Assembly of the province & by their advice & assistance raised Several Taxes, & great sums of money from their Majesties good subjects within this province which Taxes together with that j£773.12, in money which he had Seized from the government, & the whole revenue he apply'd to his own use, & to maintain said Disorders allowing his private men IS** p' Day, & to others l)roportionally.

On the 20th of January following Col^ Bayard & M' Nicholls,

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Imd the III fortune to fall into his hands, & were in a J5arbarou8 manner By a party in Arms, Diagg'd into the fort, & there Put i-nto a Nasty place, without any manner of process or being allowed to Bail, though the same was offered for Said Col' Bayard by some of the Ablest & Richest Inhabitants to the sum of Twenty thousand Pounds, either for his Appearance to Answer, or depart the province, or to go for England, but without any cause given, or reason assigned, Laid Said CoU Bayard in Irons & Kept him & M"^ Nicolls close prisoners for the space of 14 months, were they with Severall others, that had been long detained Prisoners were set at Liberty by Govenor Sloughter.

And whilst he kept those gentlemen in Prison, he quartered his Armed men in their houses, were they committed all manner of Outrages, & to give one instance of many others a Party of twelve men were quartered at the house of Col° Bayard with directions to Pillage & Plunder at discretion, which was bought off with money &, Plentifull entertainment, But the same day when the party had received their money, another Party came m with naked Swords, Opened several Chambers & Chests in said house, & did rob & carry away what money & other goods they found, at the same time Col' Bayard & M^ Nicolls were taken.

And whilst he kept those gentlemen in Prison, he quartered his Armed men in their houses, were they committed all manner of Outrages, & to give one instance of many others a Party of twelve men were quartered at the house of Col° Bayard with directions to Pillage & Plunder at discretion, which was bought off with money &, Plentifull entertainment, But the same day when the party had received their money, another Party came m with naked Swords, Opened several Chambers & Chests in said house, & did rob & carry away what money & other goods they found, at the same time Col' Bayard & M^ Nicolls were taken. Strict Search was made for Colonel Cortlandt but he with severall Other Gentlemen having made their Escape, were forced to leave their families & concerns, & remain in exile till relieved by the arrival! of Colonel Slaughter

It is hardly to be exprest what cruelties Captain Leisler & his accomplices, imposed upon the said prisoners & all others that would not own his power to be Lawful, Neither could the Protestant Ministers in the province Escape their Malice & cruelty's j for Mr Selyns Minister of New York, was most grostly abused by i.m/er himself in the Church at the time of Divine Service, & threatened to be silenced &c -- M" Bellius Minister at Jllhany to Escape a Nastj' Joal was forced to leave his flock & fly for Shelter into New England M' Varick Minister of the Dutch Towns on JVassaw Island, was by Armed Men drag'd out of his house to the fort then imprisoned without Bail, /or Speaking (as was pretended) treasonable words Against Captain Ltisler ^ the fort, then prose-

It is hardly to be exprest what cruelties Captain Leisler & his accomplices, imposed upon the said prisoners & all others that would not own his power to be Lawful, Neither could the Protestant Ministers in the province Escape their Malice & cruelty's j for Mr Selyns Minister of New York, was most grostly abused by i.m/er himself in the Church at the time of Divine Service, & threatened to be silenced &c -- M" Bellius Minister at Jllhany to Escape a Nastj' Joal was forced to leave his flock & fly for Shelter into New England M' Varick Minister of the Dutch Towns on JVassaw Island, was by Armed Men drag'd out of his house to the fort then imprisoned without Bail, /or Speaking (as was pretended) treasonable words Against Captain Ltisler ^ the fort, then prose-

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cuted & decreed by Peter D Lanoy pretended Judge without anj commission or Authority -- to he deprived from his Ministerial Function Amerced in a fine of o£80=(^- to remain in close prison till that fine should he paid. Yea he was so tormented, that in all likelyhood it Occasioned & hastened the death of that Most reverend & religious Man

The French Minister M^ Ferret & M^ Dellic had some better Quarters, but were often threatened, to be prosecuted in like manner because they would not approve of his power & disorderly proceedings --

None in tlie province but these of faction, had any Safety in their Estates for Said Captain Leisler at will & Pleasure Sent to those who disapproved of his actions to furnish him with Money, Provision & what Else he wanted & upon Denial, Sent Armed Men out of the fort & forcially broke open Several Houses Shops, Cellars, Vessels & other places where they expected to be Supply'd & without any the least Payment, or Satisfaction carried their plunder to the fort, all which was extremely approved of by these poor fellows which he had About him, & was forced to feed & Maintain & he Stiled those his robberies, with the giled name & Pretence, that it was for their Majesties King William & Queen Mary Special Service, though it was After found out, that whole Cargoes of those Stolen goods sold to his friends in this city, & Shipt off for the West Indias «&.

None in tlie province but these of faction, had any Safety in their Estates for Said Captain Leisler at will & Pleasure Sent to those who disapproved of his actions to furnish him with Money, Provision & what Else he wanted & upon Denial, Sent Armed Men out of the fort & forcially broke open Several Houses Shops, Cellars, Vessels & other places where they expected to be Supply'd & without any the least Payment, or Satisfaction carried their plunder to the fort, all which was extremely approved of by these poor fellows which he had About him, & was forced to feed & Maintain & he Stiled those his robberies, with the giled name & Pretence, that it was for their Majesties King William & Queen Mary Special Service, though it was After found out, that whole Cargoes of those Stolen goods sold to his friends in this city, & Shipt off for the West Indias «&. Elsewhere

In this Manner he the said Leisler with his Accomplices, did force pillage, rob & Steal from their Majesties good Subjects within this province, almost to their utter ruin vast Sums of money, & other Effects, the Estimation of the Damages done only within the City of Jfew York Amounting as by Account May appear to The sum of Thirteen Thousand JVine Hundred Sf fifty JVine Pounds besides the Rapins, Spoils & Violences done at Col WHlets on JTassaw Island., & to many others in several Parts of the province, & thus You may see how he used & Exercised an Exorbitant Arbitrary, & unlawfull power, over the persons & Estates of his Majesties good Subjects here, Against the Known & fundamental laws of the Land, & in Subvertion of the same to the great Oppression of his Majesties Subjects, & to the apparent decay of Trade & Commerce --

In this Manner he the said Leisler with his Accomplices, did force pillage, rob & Steal from their Majesties good Subjects within this province, almost to their utter ruin vast Sums of money, & other Effects, the Estimation of the Damages done only within the City of Jfew York Amounting as by Account May appear to The sum of Thirteen Thousand JVine Hundred Sf fifty JVine Pounds besides the Rapins, Spoils & Violences done at Col WHlets on JTassaw Island., & to many others in several Parts of the province, & thus You may see how he used & Exercised an Exorbitant Arbitrary, & unlawfull power, over the persons & Estates of his Majesties good Subjects here, Against the Known & fundamental laws of the Land, & in Subvertion of the same to the great Oppression of his Majesties Subjects, & to the apparent decay of Trade & Commerce --

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In this Calamity, Misery & Confution was this province by those disorders entrawled, near the Space of two Years until the Arrival of his Majesties Forces under the Command of Major Ingoldeshy who with Several Gentlemen of the Council arrived about the last day of January 1690-1 which said Gentlemen of the Council for the preservation of the peace, sent & offered to said Leisler that he might Stay, & continue his command in the fort, only desiring for themselves & the Kings forces quietly to quarter & refresh themselves in the City till Govenor Sloughter Should arrive, but the said Leisler instead of complymg, asked M'^ Brooke one of his Majesties Coimcil, who were appointed of the Council in this Province &, Mi^ Brooke having named M'' Phillips, Col° Corilandt & Col Bayard J he fell into a passion & Cry'd What ! those Papist Dogs Rogues, Sacrament -- if the King should send three thousand such I would cut them all off ^ without any cause given, he proclaimed open war against them Whereupon they for Self preservation, protection of the Kings forces & Stores & the Safety of the City, were Necessitated to persuade to their assistance, Several of their Majesties good Subjects, then ui Opposition against the said Leisler. with no other Intent as they Signified to him by Several Letters & Messages, but only for Self Security & defence : Yet notwithstanding the said Lm/er proceeds to make war against them & the Kings forces, & fired a vast number of great & Small Shot in the City whereof Several of his Majesties Subjects were Killed & wounded as they passed in the Streets upon their Lawful Occasions, tho no Opposition were made on the other Side

In this Calamity, Misery & Confution was this province by those disorders entrawled, near the Space of two Years until the Arrival of his Majesties Forces under the Command of Major Ingoldeshy who with Several Gentlemen of the Council arrived about the last day of January 1690-1 which said Gentlemen of the Council for the preservation of the peace, sent & offered to said Leisler that he might Stay, & continue his command in the fort, only desiring for themselves & the Kings forces quietly to quarter & refresh themselves in the City till Govenor Sloughter Should arrive, but the said Leisler instead of complymg, asked M'^ Brooke one of his Majesties Coimcil, who were appointed of the Council in this Province &, Mi^ Brooke having named M'' Phillips, Col° Corilandt & Col Bayard J he fell into a passion & Cry'd What ! those Papist Dogs Rogues, Sacrament -- if the King should send three thousand such I would cut them all off ^ without any cause given, he proclaimed open war against them Whereupon they for Self preservation, protection of the Kings forces & Stores & the Safety of the City, were Necessitated to persuade to their assistance, Several of their Majesties good Subjects, then ui Opposition against the said Leisler. with no other Intent as they Signified to him by Several Letters & Messages, but only for Self Security & defence : Yet notwithstanding the said Lm/er proceeds to make war against them & the Kings forces, & fired a vast number of great & Small Shot in the City whereof Several of his Majesties Subjects were Killed & wounded as they passed in the Streets upon their Lawful Occasions, tho no Opposition were made on the other Side

At this height of extremity was it when Govenor Slaughter arrived on the 19*^ of March 1691, who having published his commission from the City hall with great Signs of Joy. By firing all the Artillery within & round the City sent thrice to demand the surrender of the fort from Captain Leisler & his Accomplices, which was thrice Denied, but upon great Threatnings the following day surrendered to Govenor Sloughter who forthwith caused the said Cap* Leisler with some of the Chief Malefactors to be bound over to answer thereat, the next Supreme Court of Judicature, where the said Leisler & his pretended Secretary Milborne did appear, but refused to plead to the Indictment of the grand Jury,

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01 to own the Jurisdiction of that Court & So After Several hearings as Mutes, were found guilty of High Treason & Murder & executed Accordingly -- Several of the other Malefactors that pleaded were also found Guilty & Particularly one Abraham Govemeer for Murdering of an Old Man peaceably passing along the Street, but were repreived by Coll. Slarightcr, & upon Coll Flitcher's Arrival by him Set at Liberty, upon their Submission & promise of Good behaviour -- Sir,

At what is here Set do\vn is true & can be proved & Justified by the Men of greatest probity & best figure amongst us, If I were to give a particular narrative of all the cruelties & Robberies perpetrated Upon their Majesties most affectionate Subjects in this province, tliey would fill a Voluran, there were no need of a revolution here, they were all well Known & the Strictest Protestants. & Men of best figure. Reputation & Estate were at the Helm, it may plainly be perceived by the Several Steps & Measures were followed at that time, & by their letters to the, then Earl now Duke Shrewsbury. & to the Lords & the Kings Answer thereunto, the Copy of which Answer, & Some other papers worthy of your Perusal are inclosed --

At what is here Set do\vn is true & can be proved & Justified by the Men of greatest probity & best figure amongst us, If I were to give a particular narrative of all the cruelties & Robberies perpetrated Upon their Majesties most affectionate Subjects in this province, tliey would fill a Voluran, there were no need of a revolution here, they were all well Known & the Strictest Protestants. & Men of best figure. Reputation & Estate were at the Helm, it may plainly be perceived by the Several Steps & Measures were followed at that time, & by their letters to the, then Earl now Duke Shrewsbury. & to the Lords & the Kings Answer thereunto, the Copy of which Answer, & Some other papers worthy of your Perusal are inclosed --

As soon as Govenour Sloiighter arrived an Assembly was called which upon the IS April 1691 -- did present an address to his Excellency, Signed by the Speaker, together with the resolves of that house which when you are pleased to read gives the conclusive Opinion & Judgment of the General Assembly of this Province of all those disorderly proceedings, for which those Iavo have suffered Death & their sentence was since approved by their Majesty of Ever blessed Memory in Council

Many worthy Protestants in England, & other parts of the world, being Sincerely devoted to interest have yet notwithsanding (unacquainted circumstances & not duly

apprised of them, have been more easily induced to give Credit to the false Calumnies of Byassed & Disaffected persons in this province, but in my Oppinion most of those that have come hither so prepossessed -- After so here have been Thorowly

As soon as Govenour Sloiighter arrived an Assembly was called which upon the IS April 1691 -- did present an address to his Excellency, Signed by the Speaker, together with the resolves of that house which when you are pleased to read gives the conclusive Opinion & Judgment of the General Assembly of this Province of all those disorderly proceedings, for which those Iavo have suffered Death & their sentence was since approved by their Majesty of Ever blessed Memory in Council

Many worthy Protestants in England, & other parts of the world, being Sincerely devoted to interest have yet notwithsanding (unacquainted circumstances & not duly

apprised of them, have been more easily induced to give Credit to the false Calumnies of Byassed & Disaffected persons in this province, but in my Oppinion most of those that have come hither so prepossessed -- After so here have been Thorowly

convinced of the & that those men who Suffered death,

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did Zeal for their Majesties interest & the Protestant

Religion, but being of Disperate fortune, trust themselves into power of Purpose to Make up their Wants by the ruin & Plulider of his Majesties Loyal Subjects, & were so far ingaged in their repeated Crimes, that they were driven to that height of Desperation, had not the providence of Almighty God prevented it, the whole Province had been ruined & destroyed --

I have put this in writing at your request, to i^ssist your memory & leave it to his Excelleficy Coll Fletcher & your own Observations, to enlarge upon the Charracters of those Persons, who have been the greatest Sufferers, in the time of those Disorders, & of their Patience & Moderation, Since Your Arrival also of the disaffected, & the Causes which you have frequently observed to hold this province in Disquiet & Trouble, not%vithstanding all which, & the frequent Attacks of the French & Indians Upon our Frontiers, this province have not lost one foot of ground during the War, but have had considerable Advantage upon the Enemy, which Under God is due to the Prudent & Steady conduct & great Care & diligence of Coll.

I have put this in writing at your request, to i^ssist your memory & leave it to his Excelleficy Coll Fletcher & your own Observations, to enlarge upon the Charracters of those Persons, who have been the greatest Sufferers, in the time of those Disorders, & of their Patience & Moderation, Since Your Arrival also of the disaffected, & the Causes which you have frequently observed to hold this province in Disquiet & Trouble, not%vithstanding all which, & the frequent Attacks of the French & Indians Upon our Frontiers, this province have not lost one foot of ground during the War, but have had considerable Advantage upon the Enemy, which Under God is due to the Prudent & Steady conduct & great Care & diligence of Coll. Fletcher our Present Govenor --

an eye Witness & have had time through to enable You to inform others Which if You please to do, I doubt not credit & be an extraordinary piece of to this province

I am

Your Most Humble

Servant. New York, Deer 31. 1697

%• The above Pamphlet is printed from a MS. copy loaned by the N. Y. Hist. Soc, the text of which is carefully followed.

AN ACT FOR REVEESING THE ATTAINDER OF JACOB LEISLER AND OTHERS.

[6--7 Will. III. Anno 1695]

Whereas in the late happy revolution, the inhabitants of the province of New-York, in America, did in their general assembly, constitute and appoint captain Jacob Leisler to be commander-inchief of the said province, until their majesties pleasure should be known therein. And the said Jacob Leisler was afterwards con

Y. Hist. Soc, the text of which is carefully followed.

AN ACT FOR REVEESING THE ATTAINDER OF JACOB LEISLER AND OTHERS.

[6--7 Will. III. Anno 1695]

Whereas in the late happy revolution, the inhabitants of the province of New-York, in America, did in their general assembly, constitute and appoint captain Jacob Leisler to be commander-inchief of the said province, until their majesties pleasure should be known therein. And the said Jacob Leisler was afterwards con

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firmed in the said command by his Majesty's letter, dated the tjiirtieth day of July, one thousand six hundred and eighly-nine ; and tlie said Jacob Leisler having the administration of the said government of New-York, by virtue of the said pou-er and authority so given and confirmed to him as aforesaid, and being in the exercise thereof, captain Richard Ingoldesby arriving in the s;'.id province, in the month of January, Anno Domini one thousand six hundred and ninety, did without producing any legall authority, demand of the said Jacob Leisler the possession of the fort at New York ; but the said Jacob Leisler, pursuant to the trust in him reposed, refusing to surrender the said fort into the hands of the said Richard Ingoldesby, kept the possession thereof until the month of March then next following, at which time colonel Henry Sloughter being constituted captain-general and governor-in-chief of thes<^ province, arrived there in the evening, and the said Jacob Leisler having notice thereof, that same night (though very late) took care to deliver the said fort to his order, which was done very early the next morning.

firmed in the said command by his Majesty's letter, dated the tjiirtieth day of July, one thousand six hundred and eighly-nine ; and tlie said Jacob Leisler having the administration of the said government of New-York, by virtue of the said pou-er and authority so given and confirmed to him as aforesaid, and being in the exercise thereof, captain Richard Ingoldesby arriving in the s;'.id province, in the month of January, Anno Domini one thousand six hundred and ninety, did without producing any legall authority, demand of the said Jacob Leisler the possession of the fort at New York ; but the said Jacob Leisler, pursuant to the trust in him reposed, refusing to surrender the said fort into the hands of the said Richard Ingoldesby, kept the possession thereof until the month of March then next following, at which time colonel Henry Sloughter being constituted captain-general and governor-in-chief of thes<^ province, arrived there in the evening, and the said Jacob Leisler having notice thereof, that same night (though very late) took care to deliver the said fort to his order, which was done very early the next morning.

And whereas the said Jacob Leisler, also Jacob Milboume, Abraham Governeur, and several others, were arraigned in the Supreme Court of Judicature at New-York aforesaid, and con\'icted and attainted of high treason and felony, for not delivering the possession of the said fort to the said Richard Ingoldesby, and the said Jacob Leisler and Jacob Milborne were executed for the same.- May it therefore please your most excellent majesty at the humble petition and request of Jacob Leisler, the son and heir of the said Jacob Leisler, deceased, Jacob Milborne, the son and heir of the said Jacob Milborne, deceased, and of the said Abraham Governeur, that it be declared and enacted,

And whereas the said Jacob Leisler, also Jacob Milboume, Abraham Governeur, and several others, were arraigned in the Supreme Court of Judicature at New-York aforesaid, and con\'icted and attainted of high treason and felony, for not delivering the possession of the said fort to the said Richard Ingoldesby, and the said Jacob Leisler and Jacob Milborne were executed for the same.- May it therefore please your most excellent majesty at the humble petition and request of Jacob Leisler, the son and heir of the said Jacob Leisler, deceased, Jacob Milborne, the son and heir of the said Jacob Milborne, deceased, and of the said Abraham Governeur, that it be declared and enacted,

Jind be it enacted^ by the king's most excellent majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the lords spiritual and temporal and commons in this present parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, that the said several convictions, judgments and attainders of the said Jacob Leisler, deceased, Jacob Milborne, deceased, and the said Abraham Governeur, and every of them, be and are repealed, reversed, made and declared null and void to all iptents, constructions and purposes whatsoever, as if no such

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER. 437

convictions, judgments', or attainders, had ever been had or given;

and that no corruption of blood, or other penalties, or forfeitures

of goods, chattels, lands, tenements, hereditaments, be by the said

convictions and attainders, or either of them, incurred, any law

usage or custom to the contrary notwithstanding.

"One agent of Massachusetts framed the Bill, while the other sat as Chairman of the Committee, whicl* reported it." Chalmers.

Jind be it enacted^ by the king's most excellent majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the lords spiritual and temporal and commons in this present parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, that the said several convictions, judgments and attainders of the said Jacob Leisler, deceased, Jacob Milborne, deceased, and the said Abraham Governeur, and every of them, be and are repealed, reversed, made and declared null and void to all iptents, constructions and purposes whatsoever, as if no such

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER. 437

convictions, judgments', or attainders, had ever been had or given;

and that no corruption of blood, or other penalties, or forfeitures

of goods, chattels, lands, tenements, hereditaments, be by the said

convictions and attainders, or either of them, incurred, any law

usage or custom to the contrary notwithstanding.

"One agent of Massachusetts framed the Bill, while the other sat as Chairman of the Committee, whicl* reported it." Chalmers.

D» INCREASE MATHER TO GOV. DUDLEY.

[1 Hist. Coll. Mass. iii.] Boston Jany 20.

^' I am afraid that the guilt of innocent blood is still crying in the ears of the Lord against you. I mean the blood of Leisler and Milburn. My Lord Bellamont said to me, that he was one of the committee of Parliament who examined the matter ; and that those men were not only murdered, but barbarously murdered. However the murdered men have been cleared by the King, Lords, and Commons. It is out of my province to be a judge in things of this nature. Nevertheless, considering what the proper judges, who have had an impartial hearing of the case, have said, and what the gentlemen who drew up a bill for taking off the attainder from those poor men, have written to me about it, I think you ought, for your family's sake, as well as your own, to lay that matter to heart, and consider whether you ought not to pray as Psalms, k! 14."

It is out of my province to be a judge in things of this nature. Nevertheless, considering what the proper judges, who have had an impartial hearing of the case, have said, and what the gentlemen who drew up a bill for taking off the attainder from those poor men, have written to me about it, I think you ought, for your family's sake, as well as your own, to lay that matter to heart, and consider whether you ought not to pray as Psalms, k! 14."

To his Excellency Richard Earle of Bellomont Capi Gen^i

Gover in Chief & Vice Admirall of his Ma^'^s Province

of New York &c.

The humble Petition of Mary Milborne the Widdow of Jacob

Milbome Deceased --

Humbly Sheweth -- That yo"" Petition''^ husband was in the time

of the late happy Revolution appointed Secretary of this Province

untill his Ma^'^s Pleasure should be known therein & Whereas some

time after the arrivall of Major Ingoldesby yo'" Petition^'^ husbands

43S ADMINISTRATION OF LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER.

howse was plundered, hee only saving his books of accompts & other Papers in his Ma^'^* ffort, but when tlie Fort was delivered to Col. Sloughter & yo^ Petition's husband Imprisoned the same were (lenyed unto him & since his death imto yo'' Petition^i", which said bookes & Papers are supposed to bee in Custody of M*" Matthew Clarkson Secretary of this Province the detention whereof is, hath been & may farther be to yo^ Petition's gjievous damage.

Yo"^ Petition'" therefore humbly prays yo' Excellency that some enquiry may bee made for Said Books & Papers, to the end they may bee delivered to yo' Petition"^, the attainder of yo' Petitioni's said husband being by an Act of Parliament made in the 6*^ & 7<^ year of his Ma^'^s Reign reversed.

Sloughter & yo^ Petition's husband Imprisoned the same were (lenyed unto him & since his death imto yo'' Petition^i", which said bookes & Papers are supposed to bee in Custody of M*" Matthew Clarkson Secretary of this Province the detention whereof is, hath been & may farther be to yo^ Petition's gjievous damage.

Yo"^ Petition'" therefore humbly prays yo' Excellency that some enquiry may bee made for Said Books & Papers, to the end they may bee delivered to yo' Petition"^, the attainder of yo' Petitioni's said husband being by an Act of Parliament made in the 6*^ & 7<^ year of his Ma^'^s Reign reversed.

And yo' Petition"" as in Duty bound shall ever pray: --

Mary Milborne. New York this 14*^ June 1698. By his Excellency &c.

Ordd That M' Mathew Clerkson appear this day before myself & Counsell to answer y^ allegations of y® above petition.

Giuen under ray hand this 16 June 1698.

Bellomont.

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Jeremiah Conchling 193 -- 10 -- 0

Stephen Hodges 243 -- 10

Joshua garlich sen: 104 -- 13 -- 4

The: Hand 097-- 3--4

Wm: Mulford 164-- 3--4

Tho: Edwards 091-- 3--4

M^ Tho Chatfeild 238--16--8

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John Corte 100--10

tVm Miller 090--13--4

John Hoping 169--00

Robert Daiton 205-00

Philip Leekie 043-- 6--8

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Abraham Hauke 033--10

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James Bird 028-- 0

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SOUTHHOULDS ESTIMATE

John Paine

1 heade 18

10 acres land 10

2 oxen 12

5 Cowsl: 3 Yr old 29

3:2 Yr old 07 10 --

2: Yerlings 03

3 horses 36

10 gotes 04

119. 10 -- W™ Robinson

1 heade 1 horse ... 30

12 acors land 12

3 oxen 18

3 cows 15

2: 3 Yrold 08

3:2 Yr old 05

3: Yerlings . ." 04 10 --

THE 16TH SEPTEMB^ 1675.

2: oxen: 5 Cows ... 37

1:3 yrold: 2 2 yrold 09

4 Yerl 06 -- -

1 horse: 1: 3 yr old 20

4 Swine 04

Walter Jones

1 heade 18

12 acors land 12

1 ox 3 cows 21

I a horse 06

2: 2 yr olds 4 yerlings 11

92 10 -- John Greete

1 heade 18

30 acors land 30

2 oxen 12

6 cows 30

1: 3 Yrold 04

THE 16TH SEPTEMB^ 1675.

2: oxen: 5 Cows ... 37

1:3 yrold: 2 2 yrold 09

4 Yerl 06 -- -

1 horse: 1: 3 yr old 20

4 Swine 04

Walter Jones

1 heade 18

12 acors land 12

1 ox 3 cows 21

I a horse 06

2: 2 yr olds 4 yerlings 11

92 10 -- John Greete

1 heade 18

30 acors land 30

2 oxen 12

6 cows 30

1: 3 Yrold 04

2:2 Yr olds ...... 05

4: Yerlings 06

2 horses 12

1 Yerling horse .... 03

4 Swine 04

Caleb Curtis - ..»...>_ 1 heade 12 acors of '^" ' ''' '■ ' land 30

Giddion Yongs

1 heade 18 --

35 acors land 35 --

2 oxen: 5 cows .... 37 -- 1: 3 yr 3:2 yr olds 11 10

4 yerlings 06 --

2 horses 1 yerling . . 27 --

7 Swine 07 --

141 10 Abraha Whithere 1 heade 25 acors

land 43 --

1 ox 5 cows 31 --

3: 3 yrold 12 --

2 : 2 yr old 2 yerlings 08 --

1 yerling horse .... 03 -- 8 S\\ine 08 --

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Tho: Terry

1 heade 18

8 acors land 08

2: oxen 4 cows ... 32

2: Syr olds 08

3: 2 yer old 2 yeriings 10 10 --

3 horses 1 : 3 yer old 44

1 : 2 yr 1 yerling horse 08

1 Swine 01

129 10 --

John Tuthill

3: 3 yrold 12 --

2 : 2 yr old 2 yerlings 08 --

1 yerling horse .... 03 -- 8 S\\ine 08 --

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Tho: Terry

1 heade 18

8 acors land 08

2: oxen 4 cows ... 32

2: Syr olds 08

3: 2 yer old 2 yeriings 10 10 --

3 horses 1 : 3 yer old 44

1 : 2 yr 1 yerling horse 08

1 Swine 01

129 10 --

John Tuthill

2 heads 36

40 acors land 40

2 oxen 7 cows .... 47

5: 3 yrolde ... 20

7: 2 yr olde 2 yerlings 20 10 --

3 horses & 1 yerling 39

9 Shepe 03

1 Swine 01

206 10 -- Richard Browne

4 heads 72

50 acors land 50

8 oxen 48

10 Cows 50

6:3yrold 24

7 2 yr old 17 10 --

5 yerlings 07 10 --

6 horses '72

1: 3 yr old 1 yerling' 11

24 Shepe 08

10 Swinp . , . . 10

Samll King

1 heade 18

40 acors land 40

5 oxen 30

6 cows 30

2: 3 yr olds 08

5:2 yr olds 12 10 --

4 yerlings 06 -- --

2 horses 1 Swme ... 25 -- --

169 10 -- Joseph Maps 1 heade l:yr old... 20 10 --

20 10 -- Samll Grouer

1 heade 18

2 acors land 2

1 horse 1 Cow 17

Tho: Moore Jun^

1 heade 18

40 acors land 40

4 oxen 24

40 acors land 40

5 oxen 30

6 cows 30

2: 3 yr olds 08

5:2 yr olds 12 10 --

4 yerlings 06 -- --

2 horses 1 Swme ... 25 -- --

169 10 -- Joseph Maps 1 heade l:yr old... 20 10 --

20 10 -- Samll Grouer

1 heade 18

2 acors land 2

1 horse 1 Cow 17

Tho: Moore Jun^

1 heade 18

40 acors land 40

4 oxen 24

9 Cows 45

2 Yerhngs 03

4 horses . *. 48

18 shepe 06

2 Swin^...;. 02

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Jonathan Moore

1 heade 18

40 acors land 40

2 oxen 6 cows .... 42

l':3yrold 1: 2yrold 06 10 -- 4 yerlings 06

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2 horses 1: 2 yrold. 29 -- 6 Swine 06 --

147 10

Capt John Yongs

3 heads 10 acres land 64 --

2 oxen 4 cows 32 --

4: 3 yr 2: 2 yrold... 21 --

4 yerlings 06 --

8 horses 96 --

9 Shepe 6 Swine ... 09 --

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1 heade 18 --

24 acors land ...... 24 --

4 oxen : 7 Cows .... 59 -- 6 Yrlings 09 --

2 horses 24

2 Yrlings 06 --

15 Shepe 05 --

3 Swine 03 --

Peter Simons 1 heade 18 --

M'" John Conklin 1 head 80 acors land 98 --

8 oxen 48 --

9 Cows 45 --

5:3yrolds 20 --

9:2 yrolds 22 10

6 yerling 09

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1 heade 18 --

24 acors land ...... 24 --

4 oxen : 7 Cows .... 59 -- 6 Yrlings 09 --

2 horses 24

2 Yrlings 06 --

15 Shepe 05 --

3 Swine 03 --

Peter Simons 1 heade 18 --

M'" John Conklin 1 head 80 acors land 98 --

8 oxen 48 --

9 Cows 45 --

5:3yrolds 20 --

9:2 yrolds 22 10

6 yerling 09

5 horses 60 --

3: 2 yrold horses ... 15 --

21 shepe 07 --

20 Sw^ine 20 ^

1: 3 yrold Bull.... 04

348-10 1 3581-10^- 358 10 Jacob Conklin

1 heade 18 --

14 acors land 14 --

2 oxen 4 cows 32 --

4: 3yr5: 2 yr: 3 yerlings 33 --

2 horses 24 --

3 Shepe 8 Swine ... 09 --

John Cory

1 heade 18

lox. 06

1 horse 1 3 yrold . . 20

Thomas Rider

2 heads 36

30 acors land 30

4 oxen 8 cows 64

1:2 yrold 1:3 yrold 06 10 --

4 yerlings. 06

24 shepe 10 Swine . . 18

^ 160 10 -- John Franklin and John Wigins

2 heads 40 acors land 76

4 oxen: 6 cows 54

1 2 yrold 5 yerhngs 10

2 horses 1: 2 yrold. 29

9 shepe 03

4 Swine 04

Jeremy Valle 3 heads 54

10 acors land 2 oxen 22 6 cows 3:3 yrolds. . 42 1: 2 yrol(13yrlings. 07

1 horse 12 Shepe. . . 16

4 yerlings. 06

24 shepe 10 Swine . . 18

^ 160 10 -- John Franklin and John Wigins

2 heads 40 acors land 76

4 oxen: 6 cows 54

1 2 yrold 5 yerhngs 10

2 horses 1: 2 yrold. 29

9 shepe 03

4 Swine 04

Jeremy Valle 3 heads 54

10 acors land 2 oxen 22 6 cows 3:3 yrolds. . 42 1: 2 yrol(13yrlings. 07

1 horse 12 Shepe. . . 16

11 Swine 11

Edward Petty

2 heads 36

10 acors land 10

2 oxen 5 cows 37

1 horse 12

RATE LISTS OP

Simon Greyer 2 heads 5 acors land 41

2 cows 10

1: 2 yrold 1 yerling 04 1 horse 3 Swine. ... 15

Nathall Moore Ihead.. 18

4 acors land 2 cows 14

Mr Thomas Moore Sen""

1 head 10 acors land 28

6 oxen 5 cows .... 61

2 : 3 y r 2 y erlings . . 11

2 horses 3 Swine ... 27

Joseph Yongs

1 head 12 acors land 30

2 oxen 5 cows 37

2: 3 yrold 2 Swine .11

Isack Reeues 1 head 1 horse 30

Samll Yongs

1 heade 8 acors land 26

2 Cows 10

2: 3 yr 2: 2 yr olds 13

1 horse 12

1: 3 yr 1 yerling ... 11

Stephen Bayly

1 heade 18 --

13 acors land 13 --

2 Cows 3: 3 yerolds 22 -- 1 horse 1 yerhng ... 15 --

3 Shepe 01 --

69-- --

2 oxen 5 cows 37

2: 3 yrold 2 Swine .11

Isack Reeues 1 head 1 horse 30

Samll Yongs

1 heade 8 acors land 26

2 Cows 10

2: 3 yr 2: 2 yr olds 13

1 horse 12

1: 3 yr 1 yerling ... 11

Stephen Bayly

1 heade 18 --

13 acors land 13 --

2 Cows 3: 3 yerolds 22 -- 1 horse 1 yerhng ... 15 --

3 Shepe 01 --

69-- --

M"" John Yongs marin^ 1 heade 2 acors land 20 --

4 Cows 20 --

1 horse 1 swine .... 13 --

Samll Glouer

1 heade 1 ox

3 Cows

4:3yerold3:3yerolc 1 horse 1 swine . . . .

23 10 --

75 10 Beniam Yongs

2 heads 36

18 acors land 18 --

LONG ISLAND.

451>

6 oxen 3 cows 51

2:3yrolds2:2yerokI IS -- '

1 horse : lyerlinghors 15

21 shepe: 2 Swine ... 09

Christop'' Yongs Senr

1 heade 12 acors land 30

2 oxen 4 cows 32

1:2 yrold 02 10-

4 horses 48

12 shepe 1 swine. ... 08

120 10 ■ Richd Clark Ihead 18 -- ■

4 acors land 1 Cow .09

3 : 3 yrold 2 yerlings .15

1 horse 12

6 shepe 6 swine. ... 08

John Beoth

2 heads 36

17 acors land 17

3 oxen 18

4 cows 20

2:2 yrolds 2 yerlings 08 -- -

3 horses 1: 2 yrold. 41

3 Shepe 01 -- -

6 Swine 06 •-- -

12 shepe 1 swine. ... 08

120 10 ■ Richd Clark Ihead 18 -- ■

4 acors land 1 Cow .09

3 : 3 yrold 2 yerlings .15

1 horse 12

6 shepe 6 swine. ... 08

John Beoth

2 heads 36

17 acors land 17

3 oxen 18

4 cows 20

2:2 yrolds 2 yerlings 08 -- -

3 horses 1: 2 yrold. 41

3 Shepe 01 -- -

6 Swine 06 •-- -

John Curwm 2 heads 21 acors land 57 --

6 oxen 6 cows 66 --

3: 3 yrold 12 --

1: 2 yrold 02 10

5 horses 60 --

2: 3 yrold 16 --

1 : 2 yrold 1 yerling 08 --

5 Swine 05 --

6 shepe 02 --

228 10 Barnab* Horton

2 heads 36 --

37 acors land 37

9 oxen 54 --

8 cows 40 --

4: 3 yrold 16 --

4: 2 yrold ,. 10 --

4 yerlings 06 --

69 shepe 23 --

6 horses 72 --

1 yerling 03 --

8 swine 08 --

Jonathan Horton

1 heade 18 --

36 acors land 36

2 oxen 6 cows .... 42 --

3: 3 yrolds 12 --

5: 2 yrolds 12 10

2 yerlings 03 --

3 horses 1 yerling. ,39

9 shepe 6 swine ... 09 --

171 10 Richd Beniamin

2 heads 36 -- •

39 acors land. ...... 39

8 oxen 6 cows 78 --

2: 3 yrold: 6: 2 yrold 23 -- ■ 4 : yerlings 06

Jonathan Horton

1 heade 18 --

36 acors land 36

2 oxen 6 cows .... 42 --

3: 3 yrolds 12 --

5: 2 yrolds 12 10

2 yerlings 03 --

3 horses 1 yerling. ,39

9 shepe 6 swine ... 09 --

171 10 Richd Beniamin

2 heads 36 -- •

39 acors land. ...... 39

8 oxen 6 cows 78 --

2: 3 yrold: 6: 2 yrold 23 -- ■ 4 : yerlings 06

RATE LISTS OF

4 horses 48

2: 2yr: 1: yerling,, 13

4 swine 04

Beniam Moore

1 heade 18

14 acors land 14

4 cows: 2: 3 yrolds 28

2: 2 yr: 2 yerlings . . 08

4 horses 48

2 Swine 02

M' John Bud not being at home is lumpt at by y® last years

accopt at £ s d

Abraham Cory

1 heade 4 acors land 22

2 oxen 12

2: 3 yrold 1: 2 yrold 10 10 --

1 horse: 1 yerling. . 15

5 swine 05

64 10

Joshua Horton 1 heade 20 acres land 38 -- S oxen 4 Cows .... 68 -- 7: 3 yr 3: 2 yr 3

yerlings 40 --

3 horses: 1 2 yrold. 41 -- 10 swine 10 --

197 -- . Baranb^ Wines

1 heade 15 acors land 53

2 oxen 9 cows 57 -- •

5: 3 yrolds 20 -- -

2: 2yrolds6 yrlings. 14 -- 6 sheep 6 swine.... 08 --

Isaac Ouenton 2 heades24 a cors land 60 5 oxen: 6 rows. ... 60

Joshua Horton 1 heade 20 acres land 38 -- S oxen 4 Cows .... 68 -- 7: 3 yr 3: 2 yr 3

yerlings 40 --

3 horses: 1 2 yrold. 41 -- 10 swine 10 --

197 -- . Baranb^ Wines

1 heade 15 acors land 53

2 oxen 9 cows 57 -- •

5: 3 yrolds 20 -- -

2: 2yrolds6 yrlings. 14 -- 6 sheep 6 swine.... 08 --

Isaac Ouenton 2 heades24 a cors land 60 5 oxen: 6 rows. ... 60

4- 3 yr oMs 16

8 . 2 yer ("> yerliugs^ 29

4: horses 1 yerling 51

20 shepe 9 swine .... 16

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Mr Tho HucisFon

1 heade 14 acors Ian ' 32

5 oxen 5 cows .... 55

4: 3 y>- 3: 2 yr2

yerlings 22 10 --

4 horses 19 swine., 67 - --

176 10 -

Jacob Cory

1 heade 10 acors land 28

4 oxen 2 cows 34

3 : 3 yr 2 yerlings . . 15

1 horse 4 swine .... 16

Tho Reeues

1 heade 23 acors land 41 '

4 oxen 5 cows 49

2: 3 yr 3:2 yr 2 yerlings 18 10 -

2 horses 5 swine .... 29

137 10 --

John Reeues

1 heade 1 ox 24

1: 3 yrl yerling 05 10 --

LONG ISLAND.

1 horse 1:3 yr old

horse 20

5 Swine 05

54 10

Peeter Paine

1 heade 6 acors land 24

2 cows 10 --

2:2yrold:2yerlings 08 -- 1 horse 4 swine .... 16

1 heade 23 acors land 41 '

4 oxen 5 cows 49

2: 3 yr 3:2 yr 2 yerlings 18 10 -

2 horses 5 swine .... 29

137 10 --

John Reeues

1 heade 1 ox 24

1: 3 yrl yerling 05 10 --