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a convention of delegates from Massachusetts and
Connecticut to meet at New York on May 1,1690,
in order to discuss the defense of the colonies.

Meanwhile the Leislerians and their opponents
were bombarding the new King and Queen with
their conflicting claims. In 1690, Captain Blagge,
congratulating their Majesties on "the late Happy
Revolution in England" asked their Majesties'
approbation for Leisler on the ground that "Nich-
olson, like Col. Dongan, had neglected to repair
the fortifications of the city, which excited sus-
picions against his loyalty, and he was disaffected
towards the late happy revolution in England."
Hence Jacob Leisler had been chosen, "with a
committee, to make such repairs and to administer
the government until William's pleasure could be
known." The memorial goes on to say:

Shortly after, their Majesties' Proclamation arrived by
which William and Mary were to be proclaimed King
and Queen of England. Notice was given to the late
Council of Nicholson, and to the Mayor and Aldermen
to assist, with proper ceremonies, in this Proclamation.
They desired an hour's time for considering it, and then
refused. Leisler and his Committee and most of the
inhabitants did then celebrate the event with many
demonstrations of joy and affection.
The Mayor and Aldermen were then suspended from