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CALENDAR
HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS,
BELATING TO THE
"WAR OF THE REVOLUTIO]N',
m THE OFFICE OF THE
SECRETARY OF STATE,
ALBANY, K T
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WEED, PARSONS AND COMPANY, PRINTERS.
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STATE OF NEW YORK.
IN SENATE.
Albaiit, A^il 24, 1863.
Besolved, That the Clerk of the Senate cause to be printed 500 copies of
the Calendar to the Land Papers, from 1643 to 1803, and the Calendar to the
Historical Manuscripts, from 1638 to 1801.
By order of the Senate,
JAS. TEEWILLIGEK, Clerk
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PREFACE.
In 1842, the Legislature authorized the printing of the JouEifAij of
THE I^Tew Yoke Pkovtnciai; Oongeess, which work was accordingly-
published in two volumes folio. The first volume contained the Journal,
proper ; the second consisted of Correspondence.
During their Sessions sundry papers were laid before the Congress and
placed on file, reference being occasionally made to them in the minutes.
These papers consisted of Credentials of Delegates ; Lists of persons
who had signed, or refused to sign, the Association to sustain the Con-
tinental Congress and Provincial Convention ; Petitions ; Proceedings
of the Military Committee ; Military Eeturns, and other Miscellaneous
Papers, which were not printed in the Journal.
JoHsr McKesson, one of the Secretaries of the Congress, having
deposited these Manuscripts in the office of the Secretary of State, they
were ordered, in 1822, to be bound, and were accordingly included in
sixteen volumes. Unfortunately, however, no chronological order was
observed in the arrangement of the papers, which were mixed up pro-
miscuously, without any reference to dates, and, in many instances,
documents were separated, part having been bound in one volume, and
part in others.
After much study and labor, copies of these papers have been brought
together in proper order and chronologically arranged as now printed,
and a few Petitions and Muster Eolls have been added from the unpub-
lished "Assembly Papers" in the ofiice of the Secretary of State.
The title and number of the manuscript volume, as well as the page,
are given at the head of each document, in order that the original may
hereafter be consulted, in case such reference be found necessary.
A General Index will be found at the end of the second volume of
this work, which will facilitate any research or inquiry Historical or
Genealogical writers may desire to make.
Albajsy, ]Sr. Y., July, 1868.
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NEW YORK EEYOLUTIOMRY PAPERS.
Minutes of the Committee on the Arrangement of the N. Y. Continental Hegiments,
[Misoel. Pap. 38: 679.]
The Committee to whom was referred the Letters from the Hon. John Hancock
& W"" Duer Esq" together with the resolutions enclosed humbly report the follow-
ing resolutions & draft of a Letter.
Mesolved that the Committee of arrangement be directed immediately to report a
list of the names of all persons appointed by them to commands in the Continental
Army together with the time of their appointment & the dates of
'^^"^ ' their respective commissions in order that the same may be transmitted
to the board of wai".
Resolved that Letters be written to all the Coll" or Commanding Officers of Regi-
ments within this State who have not made returns of their respective regiments
enclosing them copies of the first & second resolutions past in Con-
^^^ ' gress on the li"" of Ap' last & Directing them immediately to make
exact returns of the number of men in their respective regiments.
I Jtesolved, that every person within this State who is exempt from military duty
either on account of his advanced age, his religious Sect or profession, his trade or
occupation (other than such men as are employed at Iron works &
°^'°° have particular exemption by resolution of this house) be enrolled
with the Coll. of the regiment within whose beat they reside & be by him classed
either by lot or otherwise five in each class, & that each class procure by the first
day of June next one man to enlist in the Continental service for three years or
during the war. Or in lieu thereof pay to the Coll. or commanding Officer of the
regiment in which they are enrolled the sum of fifty dollars to be paid by him to
the Treasurer of this State.
Mesolved that the above resolutions shall not extend to any person above the age
of sixty years whose real & personal estate shall not be adjudged by the Field
Officers or the Major part of thera within whose beat he resides to be
'""^ ■ worth more than three hundred pounds, nor to any minister of the
Gosple.
Mesolved that when any such class shall refuse or neglect to furnish a Soldier for
one month after such class is formed or to pay the said sum of 50 doUai's, the Coll.
of the regiment to which the said class shall belong shall levy the
OS pone . g^j^ ^^^ ^y. ^jgjj.ggg jjj g^jg Qf goods of such persons as shall refuse
to pay the same.
Mesolved, that where any class shall have procured a man agreeable to the above
resolutions to inlist for three years or during the war in either of the five rege-
Postponcd ments raised within this State under the direction thereof that they
receive a Certificate thereof from the Justice of the peace before whom
the said soldier was sworn, countersigned by the recruiting Officer to whom the
Bame was delivered.
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[Misoel. Pap. 36 : 14.]
In Committee appointed by the Convention of the State of New York for arranging
j' Officers of the four Battalions directed to be raised in this State by the Gen-
eral Congress & for executing their resolutions relative thereto.
Cap' Piatt requests of this Com' that his Son Zepheniah Piatt may be ommitted
in the present arrangm', as his private affairs render his Continuance at home indis-
pensable.
Resolved that Capt. Platts request be complied with, tho as his Son is recommended
as a good Officer they wish it had been convenient to him to have continued in the
Service.
21" Nov' 1776.
[Miscel. Pap. 35 : 357.]
In Committee of Arrangement, Fishkill, Dec. 12"^ 1776.
Present: Rob' Harper, Chairman, M'' Duane,
Col Duer, Col Dewit.
JResolved that Capt Abraham Ricker & Capt John Copp be appointed Capts in
one of the four battalions of this State, also that Tho° M^Kane be appointed a Capt
in the same.
Lt Col Hulbert has informed Col Duer & Mr Duane that he had resigned and
would not any longer Continue in Service.
A letter from Nathrf Hazard Dec 9"" 1776 informing of the resignation of Mr
John Grannel & of Mr Slaus Hobart recommendation of Nathaniel Piatt for a Capt.
A letter from Lt Col Hulbert Dec 9"" 1776 informing the Committee of his resig-
nation, at the same time recommending Benj" Marvin as an officer of Merit for a
Lieutenancy.
A letter from Capt John Johnson Nov 17"^ 1776 recommending Lt John Johnson
for a Capt of Marines & Sergt Major Jas. Barrett as worthy of a Commission.
A letter from Lt Col Weisenfels of Dec 2'' 1776 informing of the resignation of
Capt John Johnson, Rich'* Piatt, Brigade Major and Elijah Hunter. Also Lt
Jas M. Hughes & John Johnson, recommending Capt' Copp, Gershom Mott, John
Brogden and Lieuts Hugh M'Clellan & John Nicolls — also Simon Crygier for an
Ensign.
A letter from Jelles Fonda of 22* Nov recommending Capt M'Kane, 1" L' Ebene-
zer French, 2'* Lieut Albert Vandewarka, Garret Pottman, & Major Robert
Cochran, which last he says would chose to be in service as a Ranger.
A letter from Samuel Sackett of 27"" Nov' Cap' informing of the resignation of
Lieut Ebenezer Mott, Joshua Drake Ensign. Also recommending Mr Gilbert
Strang as a very fit person for an Officer, requesting that he maybe appointed
ensign to his Company.
A Certificate from Messrs W" Harper and John Moore of the 29"' Nov' recom-
mending Cap tM'Kane <fc Lieut French as good and worthy Officers — also the dismis-
sion of Capt Sebars Company.
A letter from Rev John Mason Nov' Se"" 1776 requesting a Chaplaincy in one of
our battalions.
A letter from Ja' Cuyler Esq 9*'' Dccmb' informing that Mr Valkenburgh who was
left out of the arrangement on declining to serve, is now willing to continue in ser-
vice and recommending Iiim as a good Officer — also that Mr Samuel Thorn will
accept, and that Mr Ileury Devendorf who was mentioned to us as indifferent, has
done some extraordinary services for which he recommends him for a good Officer.
A letter from Col P. Gaiisevoort of the S* Dec" last recommendino- Henry
Colbj-aith and M'Clannen for Ensigns, he has sent them out to recruit. °
A Note from Gen' James Clinton of Deo"" 6"^ inst recommending Georo-e Denni-
Bon for an Ensign in Capt Gregg's Company. °
A letter from Jas Magee of '29'" Nov 1776 recommending his Brother 2'' Lieut
Peter Magee for an appointment on the new establishment.
A letter from Surjeon Benj" Curtis of Nov S* 1776 wherein he resigns his Office.
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A letter from Robt Provost Dec '?"' inst appointed a Paymaster by General
Washington requesting to be continued.
A letter from Major Ben Ledyard Dec 12"' recommending Theodosius Fowler as
First Lieut to Capt Walker.
A letter from Genl Jas Clinton of Dec" 2* IIIQ recommending Captain Rosecrans
& Lieut Lee.
A letter from Col Van Schaick Dec S"" enclosing the resignation of Capt Samuel
Van Veghten & Garret Vader. Also of 2* Lieuts John Lansing & Bartholomew
Van Valkenburgh & of Ensigns John Vernor & John J. Ten Eyck, Abm. G. Lan-
sing & Peter S. Schuyler, the Col informs that Major Christopher P. Yates, 1''
Lieut John Hooghkirk, 2* Lieut Ab" Hardenburgh, 2'* Lieut W" Scudder, 2^ Lieut
John Ostrander, 1'' Lieut Adiel Sherwood & Ensign Peter J. Hoogaboom had
return'd him no answer. Lieut Cornelius Bicker recommended by Cap Anthony
Rutgers Dec li"" to be provided for in the new arrangement. Ezekiel Cooper who
went 1'' Lieut with Capt Billings to Canada, when the reg' was discharged at
Montreal was appointed Cap' by General Montgomery & served at Quebeck last
winter, was appointed Capt this Spring & now serves on the Mohawk river.
In Committee oi? Aeeangement, Pishkill, Dec 14* 1Y76.
Present ; Robert Harper, Chairman, Col Duer,
Mr Duane, Col Dewit.
Mr Jay,
JResolved that Capt Abraham Rioker be & he is hereby, appointed Capt in the 1''
Company of the Regiment commanded by Col Cortlandt in the room of Capt John
Johnson who has resigned & that a Copy of this resolve with his instructions be
immediately sent him by the Chairman together with the names of his subaltern
officers.
Mesolved that Recruiting instructions be immediately given to Capt John Copp
for enlisting a Company in Col Van Sohaicks regiment & that this committee pledge
themselves, that he shall be placed in such rank on the Continental establishment as
he is entitled to from his former Commission.
Resolved that Cap' Robert M'^Kane be & he is hereby appointed Capt of a Com-
pany in Col Van Sohaicks Regiment & that this Committee pledge themselves that
he shall be placed in such rank in the continental establishment as he is entitled to
from his former commission.
Mesolved unanimously that Jacob Morris Esq be & he is hereby appointed a
Major to the Regiment commanded by Col Dubois.
JResolved that Amos Hutchins Esq be & he is hereby appointed a Capt of a Com-
pany in Col Dubois' Regiment.
Resolved that James Stewart Esq be & he is hereby appointed a Capt in the
Regiment of Col Dubois.
Resolved that Philip Duboise Bevier Esq be & he is hereby appointed a Capt in
the Regmt commanded by Col Dubois.
Resolved that Brinton Payne Esq be & he is hereby appointed a Capt in the
Regmt of Col Dubois.
Resolved that W" J. Smith Esq be & he is hereby appointed a Capt in the Regmt
commanded by Col Dubois.
Resolved that Henry Godwin Esq be & he is hereby appointed a Capt in the
regiment commanded by Col Dubois.
Resolved that Samuel English be & he is hereby appointed a 1^ Lieut in Col Du-
bois' Regiment.
Resolved that Edward Weaver Gent be & he is hereby appointed an Ensign in
Col Dubois' Regmt.
Resolved that Thomas Lewis Gent be & he is hereby appointed an Ensign in Col
Dubois' Regiment.
Resolved that Henry J. Vanderbergh Gent be & he is hereby appointed an Ensign
in Col Dubois' Regmt.
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Mesolved that Nathaniel Birdsall Gent be & he is hereby appointed an Ensign in
Col Dubois' Regmt.
Mesolved that Jacobus Sleght Gent be & he is hereby appointed an Ensign in Col
Dubois' Regmt.
Resolved that Thompson late a Sergeant in Col Humphreys Regmt be & he
is hereby appointed an Ensign in Col Dubois' Regiment.
Mesolved that Henry Dubois Esq be & he is hereby appointed Adjutant to the
regiment commanded by Col Dubois.
Mesolved that John M'Claughery be & he is hereby appointed Quarter Master to
Col Dubois' Regiment.
Mesolved that Albert Pawling Esq be & he is hereby appointed Aid Major to the
Regmt of Col Dubois with the pay of a major in the Continental Service and with
the rank he is entitled to by his former commission in Col Dubois' Regmt.
Mesolved that recruiting instructions be sent to the I'espective Captains & Ensigns
above appointed & that the Copy of the resolution appointing each of them respec-
tively be endorsed on their respective instructions.
Mesolved that application be made to the Convention for an advance of the sum
of out of the treasury of this State towards the bounty for recruiting the
said Regmt.
Mesoloed that Dr John Coats be appointed Surgeon to the said Regiment, That
Tennis Toppen be & he is hereby appointed Paymaster to said Regmt.
Mesolved that Col Dewit be requested to transmit to Major Pauling, the resolu-
tion of his appointment & to inform him that it is the earnest wish of the Committee
of Arrangement that he may accept the same.
Mesoloed that Henry Pauling who is appointed a 1'' Lieut in Col Gansevoorts
regiment, be removed to the Regmt to be raised & appointed by Col Dubois & that
he hold the same rank there that he was entitled to by a former commission.
A letter from Genl George Clinton of this date recommending Lieut Lawrence to
an appointment on the new arrangement.
Mesolved that Lieut Andrew Lawrence be & he is hereby appointed a Lieut in
the Regmt of Col Dubois.
A letter from John McKesson Esq recommending Mr Alexander M° Arthur & Mr
John I. Myers to appointments on the new arrangement.
Mesolved that Mr Alexander M'Arthur be & he is hereby appointed a 2'" Lieut in
the Regmt of Col Dubois.
Mesoloed that Simon Crj'gier be & he is hereby appointed an Ensign in the Regmt
commanded by Col. Cortlundt and Capt Jonathan Hallets Company.
In Committe op Arrangement, Fishkill, Deem 18* 177C.
Present: Robert Harper, Chairman P. T., Col. Duer,
Col. Dewit.
Jacobus A. Rosa, Ensign, now of Capt. Jacksons Company in the late Regiment
of Genl Ja' Clinton, . recommended by said Gen' as an Ensign in Capt.^Israel
Smiths Company of Col. Livingston's Regmt, & 2* lieut. Peter Ellsworth in the
room of L' Lee should he resign. 1" L' Lee also recommended by the Genl to a
commission preserving his rank in any of the new Regmts.
A letter reed from Capt. Ben. W.alker requesting that as he is unwell, Subalterns
may be appointed immediately & Clothing given to Iiis men.
General J. Clinton recommends Andrew Harkness a Sergeant in Capt. Jackson's
Company for an Ensignsee. Said Harkness is a good Pensman & Arithmetician.
The Genl informs that John M^Claugery would suit an ensignsee better than the
quartermastership he is now appointed to, the 14'" inst. & that the present quarter-
master Nehemiah Carpenter in the said Regmt. will accept & in the General's
opinion is much better qualified.
In Committee op Arranoement, Fishkill, Dec. SO"" 1776.
Mesolved that Mr. Josiah B.igley be & ho is hereby appointed an Ensign in the
Regiment commanded by Col. Gansevort.
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Mr. Gansevort recommends Silas Grey as a good Officer & is worthy the notice
of the committee, that Col. Gansevort would be happy in having him appointed
a 2'* Lieut, in his Battalion. Memorandum : John Houston, now the 8"" Capt. in
Col. Gansevorts was a 2* Lieut, last year ; Jonathan Pearcy, now 1'' Lieut, in
1" Company of said Regmt was a 1" Lieut, last Year & returned from Canada in
June last.
Agreeable to the proposals sent to Capt. Rosecrans of his chusing whether he
should go into Colonel Dubois' or Livingston's Regmt he has chosen the former.
Jtesolved that he continue in Col. Dubois' Regmt.
Deo' 22* 1776.
Resolved that Henry Swartwout, Edward Weaver, John M'Cloughrey, Jacobus
Sleght, Henry J. Vanderberg, Nathaniel Birdsall, and Thomas Lewis be & they
are hereby appointed Ensigns in the Regmt commanded by Col. Dubois.
Col. Duboys Officers on the new Arrangement :
Captains. Ensigns.
Jacobus Rosecrans, Henry Swartwout,
Amos Hutchins, Edward Weaver,
James Stewart, Tho' Lewis,
Philip Dubois Bevier, Henry J. Vandenburgh,
Brinton Payne, Nath. Birdsall,
W" J. Smith, Jacobus Sleght,
Harry Godwin. Thompson,
John M'=Claugbery.
2* Lieuts.
Sam' English, Henry Duboys, Adjt.,
Alex' M"^ Arthur. Nehemiah Carpenter, Quartermaster,
Resignations of Officers received by the Committe of Arrangements from the
day of to the 14"" Day of Dec' inclusive :
Vanschaicks. Courtlandts. Gansevoorts. Livingstons.
Garret Veeder, Capt., Richard Piatt, Lt. Col. Hulbert.
Saml Van Veghten, do. Elijah Hunter,
1" Lieut. John Johnson,
John Lansing, Jun. 1'* Lieuts.
Ensigns. James M. Hughes.
John Verner, 2* Lieuts.
John J. Ten Eyck, John Johnson,
Abraham G. Lansing,
Peter S. Schuyler.
Dec. 22* 1776. Col. Dubois requests that the Rev. John Mason be appointed a
Chaplain to his Regiment.
Deo. 23* 1776. Eesolved, that Samuel Lewis be & he is hereby appointed an
Ensign in Capt. Abraham Swartwout's Company & Col. Gansevoort's Regiment.
Dec. 23* 1776. Besolved t\i3.t Lieut. Thomas Lee be & he is hereby appointed a
Captain in the Regiment commanded by Col. Dubois.
Dec. 23* 1776. Eesoloed that the following be agreeable to the request of Col.
Dubois the rank Roll of his Regmt & that the Officers do hold their respective
ranks in the continental Establishment agreeable to their former Commissions.
Jacobus Rosecrans, 1°' Capt. Capt. resigned.
Henry Dodge, 1" Lieut. Henry Vanderberg, 1" Lieut.
Samuel Dodge, 2* Lieut. James Betts, 2* Lieut.
Henry Swartwout, Ensign. Henry J. Vanderberg, Ensign,
Amos Hutchins, Capt. William J. Smith, Capt.
Patton Jackson, 1'' Lieut,
John Forman, 2* Lieut.
Edward Weaver, Ensign,
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James Stewart, Capt. Henry Godwin, Capt.
Johu Burnet, 1" Lieut. Andrew Laurence, 1'' Lieut.
Alexander M" Arthur, 2* Lieut. Ebenezer Mott, S"* Lieut.
John ^PCloughrey, Ensign. Thomas Lewis, Ensign.
Philip Duboys Bevier, Capt. Thomas Lee, Capt.
Thomas Brinkley, 1'' Lieut. Henry Pauling, 1'' Lieut.
Samuel English, 2^ Lieut. Nathaniel Birdsall, 2* Lieut.
Jacobus Sleght, Ensign. Thomas Beyux, Ensign.
Ifemorandum. Col Dubois requests that the same sum be granted him as was
to the other Cols — he has drawn £1500 already of that sum & wants £1500
more immediately.
Dec. 24 — 2* Lieut Daniel Lawrence applies for to be taken as an Officer in the
new arrangement, he entered a 2^ Lieut in Rosecrans' Company last Feby — was a
Lieut of the Militia before — can be recommended by Gen J. Clinton — Mr M'^Neal
recommends him as a strict good Officer — Mr Sackett knows him as also Mr
Gilbert Livingston.
25"" Resolved, that Barent J. Ten Eyck Esq be and he is hereby appointed a
Captain in the Regiment Commanded by Col Goose Van Schaick.
30"" Resoloed that Jeremiah C Miller Gent be & he is hereby appointed an
Ensign in the Regmt Commanded by Col Van Schaick.
Memorandum. Jonathan Piercy was the eldest 1'' Lieut in the first four Regi-
ments & then said to be the first man to be prefered to a Company.
Jany 1°' Mr Timothy Smith of Goshen (an Ensign) resigns ; he wiU recommend
an Ensign in his Stead if agreeable.
January 2^ 1777.
Mr Harper proposes the following resolve for the approbation of the Committee
of Arrangements Viz that 1'' Lieut Jonathan Piercy who was the eldest first Lieut
in the first four Regrats of this State be & he is hereby appointed a Captain in the
room of Captain Brinton Payne of Col Duboys Regiment who has resigned & that
he the said Piercy shall preserve the Rank he is entitled to from his former Com-
mission.
Resolved that Mr Christopher Hutton be and he is hereby appointed an Ensign iu
the Regmt Commanded by Col Gansevoort & in Capt Henry Tiebouts Company.
Jany 1" 1777.
Timothy Smith Ensign told the chairman he had declined serving, and Joshua
Hubbard a good looking young fellow desires to be put in his room. Said Hubbard
was a Corporal in Capt Cha" Grahams Company & from Suffolk County.
Capt Jacob Wright recommended by Genl Scott as an excellent officer for a Capt
on the new arrangement.
Timothy Hughes, Natha"" Henry Lieuts in Col Nicholsons Regiment also Lieut
Guy Young for Lieuts & Jonathan Brown, Francis Shaw & Bennet for Ensigns
Recommended by Col Van Schaick.
Jeremiah Lansing recommended for a paym'" to Col Gansevoorts Regmt or any
other by the President Gen Ten Broeck.
Capt Danl Griffin 1" Capt in J. Clinton's Regmt, recommended for Lt Col to Col
Livingstons regiment — he is before Lt Col Hulbert in Rank — He & Benjamia
Marvin petitioned the Convention on the 23 December 1774.
Sergt William Erskin recommended by Capt Godwin as an excellent fellow for
an Ensign & requests him for his Company.
D' William Mead recommended to Col Cortlandts Regiment by Mr Jay, Capt
Pell & others as a good Surgeon — he has lodged a Certificate of his Examination
by D' Bard with the Convention by the hands of Mr Tompkins.
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[Miscel. Pap. 38 : 499.]
FiSHKiLL, Jans' i3«^ 1777.
At a meeting of the Committee of Arrangements.
Present : Robert Yates, Chairman, Robert Harper,
James Duane, John Jay.
William Goforth is appointed a Lieut Coll in the 4* Batt. in the room of Hulbert
who resigned.
Henry Diefendorph appointed as 1°' Lieut in M^Cracken's Company in the Room
of Leonard Bleecker.
Jonathan Brown app* Ensign in the Room of John Vernon who resigned in the
same Company.
Nathaniel Henry 2"* Lieut in the Room of Jn° Lansing in Grahams Company.
And Thomas Hicks in the Room of Ten Eyck Ensign s* Comp^. Jacob Ja.
Clark Ensign in the Room of AV Lansing in Finks Comp^'
Moore Ensign instead of Hogeboom.
James Burnet Ensign instead of R. J. Schyler.
Jeremiah C. Mutter in John IL Wendells Company.
Theodosius Fowler 1=' Lieut to Capt Walker.
John Broughdon 1" Lieut 2'' Batt.
Silas Gray 2* Lieut in 3 Batt.
John Coates Surgeon to the 5"" Batt.
William Mead Surgeon to the 2'' Batt.
Rev* Gano Chaplain to S"" Batt.
Rev'^ Tetard Do 4"^ Batt.
ReV^ Mason Do 3* Batt.
Rev'' Evans Do 2 Batt.
R* Freylock Do 1 Batt.
Ab. Ten Eyck, Paymaster, 1" Batt.
Robert Provost 2 Batt.
Jeremiah Van Rensselaer, 3* Batt.
John Lawrence, 4 Batt.
[Miscel. Pap. 38: 301.]
In Committee of Arrangement foe the State of New York.
Mesolved that John Francis Vache be and he is hereby appointed Surgeon to the
Fourth Battalion of New York Forces. ROBERT YATES, Chairman.
Fish Kill, Feb'' 7, 1777.
[Mil. Commit. 25 : '7t4.]
In Committee of Arrangement, March 17"' 1777.
Present: Robert Yates, Chairman, Jacob Cuyler,
Charles Dewit, John Jay.
James Duane,
A Recommendation of Coll' Livingston, Gansevoort, L. Coll. Van Dyck & Major
„ ,„ , . , Yates, in behalf of Cap' Hamstraick, a Resolve, of the Committee of
Capt Hamstraick. .n t ,i tt' I .. . i >-.. .
Albany, recommending the same person. His letter to the Chan-man
of the Committee, were read.
.,. ,„„.„ . 20*" £feb>' 1777. A Letter from General Washington, read. — Lieut
laeut Coll Eenier. r\ ^^ -n ■ o '
Coil. Kenier.
[C] 7"" March 1777. Letter from Coll H. B. Livingston, urging his Rank in favour
of other Coll. covering sundry Resolves of Congress, establishing the Rank of
Officers.
9"' March 1777. Letter from Coll V. Courtlandt, & Copy of Resolves of Congress.
E] 21"' ffeb'' 1777. Letter of Cap' Sandford, recommending himself.
;F] 27'" SeW 1777. Letter from Lieut Leonard Bleecker.
G] 2.5"' ffeb'' 1777. Letter from Coll Courtlandt recommending Lieut Pendleton.
11] ll'" ffeb'' 1777. Letter from Gen' Scott, rec'''» Lieut Drake.
4'" March 1777. Letter from M"' Harper to the same purpose.
Vol. II.— 2
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March 6"' llll. Letter from d° recomm'g Rosa for a Lieutenancy.
28"" ffeb'' 1777. Letter from Coll Willett acquainting the Committee of the Resig-
nation of Major Goforth, & also recommending Ensign Hutton to be placed high on
the arrangement.
11 March 1777. Letter from Jn° Sloss Hulbert, recommending Major Nicholas
Fish for a Majority.
March 1°' 1777. Letter from John Lasher. Benj & John Gilbert Recommended
for Ensigns.
20"" ffeb'' 1777. Letter from John Taylor respecting Capt Copp.
JResolved that Capt. Copp be again removed to Coll Van Schaicks Regiment and
that Capt. Ten Eyck be removed fi'om the 1" to the 2" Battalion.
Coll John Lasher appointed a Lieut Coll to the 4"' Batt, and ordered that the
Chairman immediately acquaint him with the appointment.
SiE : The Committee of Arrangm' have appointed you a Lieut Coll, in the 4*
Batt of the Continental forces raised in this State, and they vrould be very glad to
speak to you upon the subject.
Resolved that John Hamstramck be, & he is hereby appointed the S"" Cap' in Coll
Dubois's Regiment.
In Committee op Aeeangement, Kingston, March 26'° 1777.
Present: Robert Yates, Chairman, Jacob Cuyler,
John Day, James Duane,
W"" Duer, Charles Dewitt.
Robert Harper,
March 20"^ 1777. Received a Letter from Coll Lasher, declining the offer of the
Committee.
21" March 1777. D° from Coll V. Courtlandt in answer to the proposal in favor
of Major Fish.
Petition of Lieut. Peter Elsworth praying an appointment of a first Lieutenancy.
Letter from Coll Wiesenfels recommending M' Graham to an Ensigncy.
Letter from Coll Livingston in behalf of Coll. Rinier.
25* March. Letter from Lieut. Troup, resigning his Lieutenancy.
The Committee farther proceeded to the appointment of a major to the Second
Battalion and the Committee unanimously agreed in appointing Nicholas Fish.
And to the fourth Battalion M' Rinier Lieut. Coll in the 4"' Battation.
[Mil. Commit. 25 : 533.]
YoNKEEs, 21=' October, 1776.
Mt dsak Sie : The continual movements of our Army have prevented my
answering your favor of the ^'^ Current. The Warrants for filling up tlie four
Regiments were delivered out in so irregular a manner and no final arrangement
made of them, that it is impossible for me to give you a Rank Roll of our present
Regiments. Secretary M'^Kesson is the only one I know can furnish you with what
you want.
AH the discerning Officers of the Army See the necessity of having good Officers
in it : without that you never can have a regular or Brave Army. The Contrast
between those Troops who are well, and those who are ill Officered now in the
Service, is so great, that it's impossible to have an adequate Idea of it, but by
experience. It has made such an impression on the Minds of every Man of Sense
(Civil as well as Military) from the neighbouring States who have viewed the Army,
that they are determined to make one Vigorous Effort to obtain good Officers for
the_ New Army. I hope ours will not be wanting in a Measure so necessary for
their Honour, and the Common Safety. Old men without experience are utterly
unfit for the Army ; they want ambition which is the life and Soul of a Soldier ; nor
arethey fit for it if tbey have seen Service, unless they are men of Genius, capable
of improving by Service, otherwise they are a burthen to it ; they are useless old
boys, who pride themselves on having been in service without profiting by it. If
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you -would have Officers and Soldiers, the former must be men of condition in the
Country, or Men who have a Sense of Honor and whose class in Life is respectable :
These are necessary qualifications among others to make the Officer. Where these
meet in men of Genius, those they Command will be Soldiers, but without it they
will only be men. The Honor & Security of my Country have induced me to be
thus free in giving you my sentiments on this important Subject. My old Regiment
has no field Officer, which has been of great prejudice to it. Colonel Zedwidtz being
Cashiered, and Major Tuthill dismissed the Service, at his own request. It is greatly
reduced by the desertion of the men who had wives &" in New York, and those
belonging to Captains Hyatt's & Steenrod's Companies recruited out of the County
of Westchester; however there are some good officers, and men in it, worthy to
be retained in the Service ; even the Bonos of a Regiment are of great Moment in
the forming one. No time should be lost in appointing Field Officers for it. It
gives me great concern that many valuable Officers of my Regiment of last year,
will not enter the service unless they are placed in their relative Rank with Colonel
Dubois. I have stolen this Moment, and know not how soon my Brigade may be
called to Engage the Enemy. I must therefore refer you to the inclosures. I am
with Sentiments of Respect,
Yours and the Committees Very Hum' Servant,
ALEX"^ M<^DOUGALL.
Robert Yates, Esqr.
The writer's Brigade was called to action on Mond'y the 28"" inst. near White
plains, and behaved well, doing great honour to the Gen' & themselves.
[Miacel. Pap. 35 : 693.]
YoNKEES, Oct 23^ 1776.
Encouragement given by the Hon''^ Continental Congress to such men as are able
& willing to defend their Country in the capacity of Gentlemen Soldiers and who
shall enlist to serve in the Continental Army.
(1") Twenty Dollars Bounty.
(2'^'^) a suit of clothes yearly to consist for the present year, of 2 linen hunting
Shirts, 2 pair of overalls, a leathern Cap, 2 shirts, 2 Pair of hose & 2 Pair of shoes
amounting in the whole to the value of 20 Dollars. Or that sum to be paid to each
Soldier who shall procure those articles for himself & produce a Certificate thereof
from the Capt of the Company to which he belongs to the Paymaster of the regi-
ment, and
r (3'^'') a grant of 100 acres of Land free of all Charges in jDrocuring the same at the
end of the War, which Grants shall be made out to each non Commissioned Officer
& Soldier as shall sei've during the war ; or to the representatives of such non-com-
missioned officers and soldiers as shall be slain by the enemy. It is also ordered by
Congress that the 10 dollars which Soldiers have received already is to be con-
sidered as part of the above bounty of twenty dollars & such soldiers as may be
wounded or maimed in the service of the Continent shall during their inability
to procure a livelihood be entitled to the receipt of half pay.
CH. D WITT,
ROB^ HARPUR,
Committee of the Convention of this State.
Recruiting Officers are to be particularly careful to enlist no deserters nor any
Englishmen, Scotchmen or Irishmen who have no connection in this Country. All
who have families or friends of good fame in this Country ,are most Eligible & the
Officers so recruiting shall be allowed the usual compensation for each man they
shall enlist; also apprentices without leave of their Masters are not to be enlisted.
ROBT HARPUR,
CH D WITT.
Committe as above.
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[Mil. Commit. 25 : 843.]
Recruiting Officers for the 3^ Regiment of N : York Forces, to be employed la the
Country & are hereby appointed as follows :
Lieut James Miller, Sergt Timothy Smith, Orange County.
Lieut Edward Loundsberry, Sergeant Levi De Witt, Ulster County.
Lieut Zephania Piatt, Sergeant Thomas Bushfield, Dutchess County.
Recruiting officers for the 3* Regiment of N : York Forces to be Employed in the
Regimt & camp, are also appointed, and are as follow :
Cap* Benjamen Pelton.
Lieut Nathan Strong.
Lieut Peter Benedict.
Such Sergeants as may be necessary, and best qualified for the above purpose, the
field officers are hereby directed to appoint,
CH: D WITT,
ROB-f HARPUR,
a Comnnittee of the Convention of the State of New York.
[Mil. Commit. 25: 494.]
Camp at White Plains, 26''-' Oct' 1776.
Sir : As many of our Officers are willing to enter into the Service of the States,
we have taken the Liberty to recommend the undermentioned officers as proper
persons to bear Commissions and hope they may be provided for.
We are Sir Your Most Humble Servants,
ANDREW STOCKHOLM, Lieut. Coll
JAMES ABEEL, Major.
Cap* Theophilas Beekman, Capt Wright, Capt John Bancker, Capt W™ Leonard,
Lieut' Tho' Beekman, Tliomas Warner, John Vredenbergh, whose Capt" & Lieut
are gone to the Regulars, and has done the duty of the whole Company since, &
has acted as Captain. John Hardbergh, if he gets a Capts Commission. Joseph
Frylock an Ensign, Lieut Hicks & Lieut North
Edward Duscomb Lieut, ) -r, ■
T • XT 1 J Aj-t (■ now Prisoners.
Jeronimus Hogland Adj' j
Christopher Codwise whom we strongly recommend for a Capt° Commission.
Major Abeel to Messrs. Harper, etc.
[Mil. Commit. 25 : 274.]
Camp at White Plains, 27"" OctoV 1116.
Genl" I have taken the Liberty to recommend M' Chrisf Codwise to you as a
person properly qualified to bear the Commission of Captain in the Army of the
States, he being a Resolute, Prudent Officer, and has shown his willingness before
he was in the Service of the States to go as a volunteer on every expedition and has
allways behaved himself well, and since his having been an Officer has allways dis-
charged his duty, in the station he was, to the Satisfaction of his Superior Officers,
I should by no means recommend him if I thought he did not deserve it. Therefore
hope you will consider of the Matter, and if you find him deserving of a Commis-
sion, will honor him with it, in doing of which you will greatly oblige,
Gent" Your Most H"= Servt.
To Mess" RoBEET Haepee, Geaham & Dewitt. JAMES ABEEL,
(No. 12.)
[Mil. Commit. 25: 200.]
Hon"' Sies : The affairs of my paternal Estate remaining as yet unsetled, and
many other reasons rendering my quitting the Army for the present, indispensibly
necessary, I should be much oblidged to the Honorable the Congress if they
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would he pleased to appoint some other person to supply my place in the new arrang-
ment of Officers for this Regiment.
I am Sirs Your Most Obedient Humble Serv'
BENJAMIN CURTIS.
Camp White Plains, Nov' 3^ 1116. Sicrg" of the 1" JST. Yoric Beg'
To the Honorable the Convention of the State of New York.
[Mil. Commit. 25: 440.]
Camp White Plains, Nov' 5"" 1116. )
On a Drum head in the woods. )
Dear Sik : As I apprehend the Convention will soon be upon the bussiness for
appointments for the New Army I cannot in Justice either to the Country or the
following worthy men whose names I mention omitt recommending them in the
strongest manner, Viz Capt. Edward Meeks, L'' Ja' Blake, Prentice Bowen,
Aspinwall, Cornwall, & John M. Foght, and M' .John Sanford my Adjutant.
I have had such repeated proofs of their Qualifications as Officers, that I with the
utmost freedom I can Sollicett Company's for each of them. They are Brave, active,
sober, and well descipliu'd — & I am sure Gen' Scott will join very heartily in my
Sollicitation for them — they are willing to serve in the Capacity of Captains.
Since writing the above I find the enemy have left their Camp — the fog is just
clearing away, and I have sent out 50 men from my Regiment to take possession of
the Court house & the Rangers to Reconoitre to the Eastw* and shall detain M'
Mitchell at my post, (which is a mile advanced from our Army & for 8 days within
musket shot of the Enemy's advanced post) untill I can send more certain intelli-
gence— our conjectures are various — a country man just in says " they are gone to
York." If so we shall have a Chase. It is now past 3 o'Clock, the enemy are
moved of to our right i. e. to the Height N. W. of the Court house.
I can make no iarther discoverys in this Quarter, but that I am delivered from
troublesome neighbours & have a prospect of sleep to-night. I therefore dispatch
M' Mitchell on to Gen' Scott who perhaps will have som Intelligence.
I have only to add that I always am with Esteem,
D' Sir your mo ob'^ S''
To John M°Kesson, Esq., Fishkills. W. MALCOM.
I w^ write you oftner but really have not time — being on an out post w'^ my Reg' &
the Rangers & very Critically Situated.
[Mil. Commit. 25 : 196.]
White Plains, 7"' Nov., IIIQ.
Sir : Since M' Harper and you left me, I find that if Henry G. Livingston, late
Brigade Major to Lord Sterling, should be appointed Lieut. Coll. of my old Regi-
ment, those Officers who are worth retaining in the service will not continue. I
therefore judged it my duty to give you this intelligence.
As I expect my Brigade will move in a few days, I cannot answer M' Courtlandts
letter on the subject of the Cloathing of the Troops till we take our next Post.
The Enemy have moved to the Northward, and westard towards Dobbs Ferry
yesterday. But we have not been able with certainty to gather their design.
They have destroyed all Furniture before them, and drove off the Cattle and
sheep within their Reach. Time will only permit me to add, that I am with respect
Your Humble Serv'
To Col. Charles De Witt. ALEX» M<=D0UGALL.
[Mil. Commit. 25 : 4'i2.]
Peeks Kill, Nov' 14"' 1776.
Db. Sir : Being informed that the Hon''''' Convention of the State of New York
have appointed a Committee to receive the Recomendations of such Officers (now
in the Army) as the General Officers of their own State may think best Quallified to
serve in the Army of the Free United States of America in their next Army.
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From our intimacy for Some Time and my constant Observation of the Conduct
of the Officers of my Division, I flatter myself that you will not take it amiss if I
should hint a wish that you would take notice of an officer vho I think has Done
great Honor to himself, to you Sir, and the State to which he belongs, and great
Service to the Publick, I mean your Brigade Major Pawling. His modesty. Integ-
rity, assiduity in Duty, and Spirit, so often Discovered in my own j)resence, Com-
pels me (from a Real regard to a Good and faithful Officer, and the Publick cause
which stands in need of Such Gentlemen) to wish his promotion, and it will give
me singular Pleasure should it happen. You will Excuse this Sir when I assure
you that nothing but a desire that merit may be Distinguished, and the Publick
Cause Promoted that has led me to mention this to you.
I am D' Sir with Esteam your most humble Serv'
Gen' Geo. Clinton. W. HEATH.
[Mil. Commit. 25: 508.]
De. Sie : M"' Jacob John Lansingh being anxious to enter into the Army of the
United States if he could be provided for as an officer this desire has been signified
to Gen' Schuyler by M' Phillip Van Rensselaer who informs me that the General
beg'd him to request me to recommend him to your Committee, and as M' Cuyler
and yourself are as well acquainted with M' Lansing as myself, I presume it is need-
less for me to mention his Qualifications.
M' Henry Van Veghten has also mentioned to me that he would with alacrity
enter the service if he could be suitably appointed.
Mess" Leonard Gausevoort Jun' & John Tob' Ten Eyck have also requested me
to transmit you their names, as Regimental Paymasters. The former has been
recommended to Congress some time ago by Col. Van Schaick, to that post for his
Regiment. I am most Respectfully, D' Sir,
Your & the Committees most Obed' and very Hum' Servant,
Albany, Nov' 14"^ 1776. LEONARD GANSEVOORT.
To RoBEET Yates, Esq.
[Mil. Commit. 25 : 528.]
Whereas Lieut. David Doty of Col. Burrall Reg' has obtained Leave of Major
General Gates to Join the State of New York, and is desirous of continuing in the
service of the United States of America and has the Gen' Liberty to Leave tlie Reg'
which he last served in would therefore recommend said Lieut. Doty to said State
as a worthy officer and one that has performed his duty to universal satisfaction in
the Offices of both an adjutant as well as that of a Lieut, and that so good an
officer may be continued in the service is the Earnest wish and desire of
Your Humble Servants,
NATHA^ BUELL, Zieiit. Coll.
JOHN SEDGWICK, MaJ'
Mount Independence, Nov™' y° 15"" 1776.
(No. 2.)
[Mil. Commit. 25 : 52+.]
HiGiiTs AT With plains Nov' H"" 1776.
HoNOEED Sie: I expect in a littel time to return to a privet Life. I should be
wanting to my Countrey if I did not recomend objioks wordey of your notes Viz
Lieut John Johnson as Capebel of being Capt of Merins in one of vour ships beino-
an Excelcnt Officer, i will warent my reputation on liis Conduct He will not stay
in the Reg if he does not gets his Rauck, being now r' 3" Lieut, & severel officers we
Expect to be promoted before him, I was an Eyewitness to his behavior in the
late action & to James Barret our Serg' MMJor a lAIan wordey of a Comission I
would ireley give my Comission up to have all Comissioned Officers as good men as
he is. °
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It is the first time i have asked a favor of the Congress except when i oflfered to
serve my Cuntrey Wich i once thought the greatest Honor in there Destress but
now have no more then to wish you Harmoney & Sucses.
Beleve me to he Gentelmen Your Frend & Serv'
To Abeaham p. Lott, Esq. JOHN JOHNSON.
Coll Livingstons List of the Officers under his Command.
[MU. Commit. 25 : 847.]
A List of Col' Livingstons Detachment at Say Brook all but three Chusing to con-
tinue in the Continental Service during the present war with Great Brittain, on
the following Conditions otherwise not :
L' Col' Henry B. Livingston on Condition he is not superseeded in the Command
of the Reg'
Cap' Daniel Griffing 1" Cap' in the Reg' resigns.*
L' Seth Marvin of the Same Company accepts.
L' Benjamin Norton Do accepts.
Ensign Jacob Conkling Do resigns. ■*■
Captain John Davis accepts on Condition of Col' Livingstons acceptance.
L' William Havens accepts.
L' Edward Conkling accepts.
Ensign Silvanus Conkling accepts.
Captain Daniel Roe accepts.
1°' L' .Jonathaa Titus accepts.
2^ L' George Smith accepts.
Ensign Benjamin Titus Resigns.
[Associations, 30 : 349.]
Gentlemen: I send you inclosed the Names of five Persons who I must beg
leave to Recommend as qualified for the Offices set Oposite their Names.
Bartholomew V. Valkenberg, Paymaster To Capt. Sackett's Comp^
Josiah Drake, Samuel Thorn, Caleb Brewster, Josiah Youngs, Ensigns. Gilbert
J. Livingston, Ensign.
The Pay Master recommended is a Yonng Man of appPDved Honesty has acted as
a Deputy Commissary under Walter Livingston I should be extremely obliged to
you If I could have Notice as soon as possible if these officers are approved of or
not.
I remain Gentlemen, Your Most Ob'" Humble Serv'
HENRY B. LIVINGSTON.
To the Gentlemen of the Committee of Arrangement.
[[MU. Commit. 25 : 518.]
Fort Datton Nov 20"^ 1 776.
I do Certify that Cap' John Eisenlord in Colo : Van Dyk's Regt, has behaved
himself in his station as a Gentleman becoming to his Rank and as a good Soldier
very capable for the Service agreeable to his present appointment, During my Com-
mand at the Fort above ment^ ROBERT COCHRAN, Major.
General McDougall's Recommendation of Lieutenant-Colonel Cortlandt.
[Mil. Commit. 25 : 845.]
A.S Lieut. Col. Cortlandt is the oldest of that rank, I take it for Granted as he is
a young Gentleman of Family & Spirit, he will be appointed to the Command of
my old Regiment. General Washington wishes to see M' Henry G. Livingston
provided for ; he acted as Brigade Major to Lord Stirling. I think him a lively
spirited yonng man, who will not disgrace the State. I know none of his rank who
will serve, that will make you a better Lieut. Colonel. Captain Johnston the oldest
in the regiment is known to the Convention ; he is past improvement for a Major.
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The officers of the Corps do not think him Qualified for the Majority. Captain
Ledyard who is the second, is the man they have their eye on. I think liira by far
the best Qualified for it. I Question whether he will continue with a Company.
Andrew Taylor is well Qualified for Adjutant.
The following are those who are proper to retain in the service :
Captains Johnston, David Lyons, John Wiley. Captains Hyatt, Steenrod, unfit.
Cap' Forbus wishes to Quit the Service.
Capable of taking Charge of Companies : Lieut. Benjamin Walker & Henry
Tiebout.
For first Lieut" : Leonard Bleeker, Tho" Lefoy, James H. Hughes ; Jno. John-
ston, sickly ; William Tapp ; Lieut. John Huston, an excellent officer.
Qualified for Sec'' Lieut. : Lieut. Theodocius Fowler, Ensign James Fairly, Ensign
James Bonnel ; Gilbert Livingston, Ensign ; William Glenney, Sergeant, will make
a good Ensign.
[Mil. Commit. 25 : 188.]
Gbntellmen of the Committb of Aeangesibnt : If there should be a vacanse
for a Lutenant in Capt. M'^Keans Company I would recommend Joseph Harper
who had sarved under said M°Kean this last Campane as a Volenter at his one
expense on purpos to quallify him selfe for the sarvic, and is capable of enlisting a
number of men & would be very agreeable to Capt. M'^Kean & Lutt French. But
if there cannot be a provision mead thare I would request sum other place.
From Gentellmen your humble servant,
WILLIAM HARPER.
M' Moore son of the Mr John Moore recommended as an Ensign.
21 Nov., 1776 (per Indorsement).
[Mil. Commit. 25: 516.]
Johnston Hall, Novem'' 22*- 1776.
_ SiE : Being informed that the Regiment in which I now serve, is shortly to be
disbanded, & probably I may be out of office, unless the Interposition of my
Friends may prevent it, & as I hear there are four Regiments to be raised for the
State of New York. In consequence therefore of the good opinion you was pleased
to entertain of me, while I had the honor of Boarding with you at M' Scotts in
New York, and of your willingness to promote my Interests. I now take the
Liberty of requesting the Favor of you to use your influence with the Convention
in my Behalf for an office in one of the above Regiments. Of my military Char-
acter, Colonel Wiessenfels & others with whom I had the Honor to Serve, can give
you a particular account. In other Respects I flatter myself I am not altogether
unknown to several of the members of the Convention.
I am Sir Your most Obed' Humble Serv'
Gilbert Livingston, Esq. JNO. COPP.
(No. 4.)
[Mil. Commit. 25 : 506.]
„ ,,. .„ CoGHNAWAGA, 22* November 1776.
R. Yates, Esq.
I have been considering about persons proper for officers, accordino- to your
desire, and am of Oppinion (without any private view or interest) that Cap^M^Keen
and Ebenezer French now his Lieut., Albert Van Dewarka, his 2* L' and Garrit
Pottman, and Major Robert Cochran, who is an active good soldier, those persons
I know are good men and true to the cause and will make good officers, as any
that I know of and it they had warrants would soon be able to^■aiso a Quantity of
men; Major Cochran would ohuse to be in the Rangers, as he is well used to that
Business, and understands the woods as well as any man.
I am Sir your most Humble Sorv'
JELLIS FONDA.
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[MU. Commit. 25: 452.]
Camp near Peekskill Nov' 24"' 1116.
Gentlemen : When I consider the Misfortunes of the Kev'' M'' Tetard, I cannot
refrain from recommending him to your Committee, as I flatter myself you will pay
some attention to his case in Forming the Staff of the New York Brigade. Our
provincial Congress were pleased to appoint him to the Offices of Chaplain and
Interpreter with the Rank of Major in the Canada Service. He will produce to
you Gen' Arnolds Certificate as a Testimony of his good Conduct. The losses he
has met with since his Return merit in ray opinion no small attention. His House
in the City which Rented for £70 per Annum with some valuable Furniture in it
has been reduced to Ashes — His farm in the Country entij'ely destroyed by our
own Troops, and thirteen Slaves most probably captivated by the enemy. He is
therefore reduced to abject poverty. As to his political sentiments Collected not
only from private Conversation but from his preaching he appears to be a regular
Friend to the American Cause. I must therefore, in justice to him take the Liberty
earnestly to recommend him for the Office of Chaplain in the New York Brigade.
I am Gentlemen Your Most Obd' Servt
The Hon""' Committee of Arrangments. JN° MORIN SCOTT.
P. S. M"' Corne has met with the Accident of a Breach in his Mill Dam, the
Repair of which will require his presence. He has therefore requested me to inter-
pose my good Offices for Continuing his stay on parole a week longer than was
originally intended. Yours &'"■
J. M. S.
[Mil. Commit. 25 : 444.]
Peekskill 24*'' Nov"^ 1116.
Gentlemen: I am just informed that L' Colonel Hulbert is gone to Long
Island, and that it is very improbable that he will accept of his Commission. Should
this be the case I must beg leave to recommend Major Fish as the most Eligible
person I can think of as Major to my Regt : he is a young man of Spirit and Abili-
ties, the Captains Sackett, Jackson & Smith, accept and are now Recruiting, as we
are at a loss for a Chaplain It may not be improper to acquaint you that one M'
John Peter Tetar a Clergyman and Gentleman who formerly made one of General
Montgomery's Family as Interpreter in Canada, has now lost his all, it being at this
time in the hands of the Enemy at Kings Bridge is very desirous of being
appointed Chaplain to one or other of the four Regiments now Raising to Serve
during the War.
The goodness of his Dispossition and his attachment to Gen' Montgomery induces
me to Solicit his appointment. Insign Josuah Drake resigns.
I remain Gentlemen with Respect and Essteem
Your Most Obedient Humble Servant,
HENRY B. LIVINGSTON,
Tothe Committee of Arrangement. Coll, 4" JV. T. Reg 6" Fore
[Mil. Commit. 25: 368.]
Danbuet, Nov"' 24'" 1776.
Sir: I have received your account of ray .appointment by the Committe of
arrangement for the St.ate of New York, who you inform me have been pleased to
take notice of my former Rank and Services. I can by no means think of refusing
to attend to the Voice of my Countrey at so Critical and important a Period as
this. I shall therefore with Chearfullness receive the appointment with which I am
honoured, nor shall my best endeavours be wanting to render to my countrey every
service I am capable.
Some business I have undertaken for the Quater Master Generall of the Conti-
nential Armey has engaged my attendance at North Castle tomorrow, .after which I
shall immediately attend the Committe of Arrangmont at the Fish-Kill, and am
in the meantime with sincere respect. Sir your most obedient Humble Servant,
MARIN US WILLETT.
To RoBEUT Yates, Esq., Chairman of the Committee of Arrangement, Fishkill.
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[MU. Commit. 25 : 448, 839, 859.]
Camp North Castle 26'" Nov' 1116.
Gentlemen: I am now with General M'^Dougel and have seen some of the
officers you have been pleased to appoint to the Regiment you Gentlemen have been
pleased to Honour me with the Command of: of tliese Captain Wiley, Lieutenant
J. Horton, Lieutenant Thomas Le Toy, Resigns ; it is also very uncertain whether
Major Ledyard will serve ; James Bonnel who is appointed an Insign I am under
the Necessity of Requesting you to Change as General M"=Dougal accuses him of
throing away his Arms in time of Action which at Least Augurs a want of Pre-
sence of mind that every officer ought to be posessed of. However this you are
better Judges of than your Humble Servant ^^ ^^^^..^
^ ^ HENRY B. LIVINGSTON,
CoP 4'* JV. T. Beg Continental Forces.
P. S. If no paymaster should be appointed to the Reg* I beg leave to present for
your approbation M' John Lawrence* Formerly Paymaster to the 1"' Regiment of
N. Y. Troops.
To the Gentlemen of the Committee of Arangement.
John Laurance to be appointed paymaster to the 4*" Regiment of New York
Troops recommended by Colonel Livingston Commanding the said Regiment.
Col° Livingston's Recommendation to the Committee of Arrangement :
Derouger, alias Reneau, late L* Col° to Col° M'^Dougall recom* for L' Col°
Robert. Troup, do 2^ L' in Lashers do Cap'
Theodosius Fowler, do 2'^ L' in M-^Dougalls do 1"' Lieut.
Joseph Fortune, do 1=' L' in Lashers do 1=' Lieut.
Harback, do do do do 1=' Lieut.
Ralph Thurman, do do do do 1 L'
+Peter Elsworth, do 2* L' in Clintons do 2* L'
Rudolphus Van Hovenberg, do Ensign.
John Punderson, do do
Isaac Rose, do do
Col. Livingston's Regt.
[Miscel. Pap. 39; 246.]
John Lawrence Esqr. as pay master — late pay master to late Coll. M'=Dougals
Regt.
Barrett, as Ens" — late Serg' Major to s^ Reg*
Hunlock Woodruff as Surgeon — late Surgeon to Ritzma.
Rev. John Mason to Robert Harpur.
[Mil. Commit. 25 : 206.]
Peekskill Nov' 26*'' 17 76.
Deae Sir : I intended to have sent you a concise dissertation upon the subject of our
late conversation at Fish Kills ; but the constant Hurry and innumerable other incon-
veniences of a camp life put my mind not accustomed to these scenes into such an unset-
tled state, that I was seldom in a temper for attempting this necessary service. Being
still in the same situation I can send you only a few lines argumentorum without
illustration or arrangement. These are the sacred rights of conscience, and the
policy of indulging even such of its scruples as appear whimsical, the solemnity of
an oath, and the requisites necessary to make us feel its binding energy, the excep-
tionableness of the English Mode of making oath, as originating from superstition,
* Son-in-law of General MacDougall.
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as not containing an Explicit appeal to Heaven, and as being ofTonsive to the great-
est part of the Protestant Church, the visible tendency of the Scots' mode to
to impress the conscience of the Swearer, and to draw from him a discovery of the
truth, and the Sanction it receives from the concurring practice of God, Angels and
the best of men in the ages of inspiration. I might add other considerations but
if these were set in a full light the evidence against the English and in favour of the
Scot's mode of making oath would in my opinion be demonstrative. I hope the
Honb'° Convention in Settleing the Constitution of this State, will at least make the
Scot's mode as legal as the English. At the same time I hope they will take proper
steps for stemming the torrent of profanity and vice, that disgrace our Country and
expose it to the vengeance of Heaven, especially profane cursing and swearing, and
the open violation of the 4"^ Commandment, and that they will declare clergymen
of every denomination ineligible for a place of authority in the civil department.
Next week I return to my family, near Bound Creek impressed with the melan-
choUy reflection that my congregation is dispersed that I have little prospect of
being useful whilst every visible source of supporting a rising family is dried up. I
do not however despond. My allsulEcient God will provide, and will not I hope
suffer me to be altogether useless. I am open to his direction, and wait for a call
to serve him in the station of a Chaplain for the Army, or any other consistent with
my office.
May God direct you and make you eminently useful in your present station.
I am Dear Sir Your Obed' Serv'
JOHN MASON.
P. S. Give me leave to beseech you to urge in Convention the absolute necessity
of making every preparation for rendering our river unnavigable by ships of War
through the Highlands. I believe you will scarce be able to read these hasty
unconnected sentences.
Captain Sacket to Robert Yates.
[Mil. Ret. 25 : 180.]
Peekskill 2'?"' Nov' iVTe.
SiE : By desire of Coll Livingston I have to inform you that Lieut Ebenezer
Mott who was appointed to our Regiment has declined Serving. Joshua Drake's
Resignation who was appointed Ensign to my Company, Coll : Livingston informs
me he had reported to you.
I desired the Coll : to recommend some other person to you to supply the place
of M'' Drake but he told me any person that I should think capable would be agre-
able to him, and did not doubt a Recommendation from me would be sufficient as it
was by his desire.
I therefore take the Liberty to mention to you M' Gilbert Strang as a very fit
person for an Officer, his abilities render him capable of making a figure in Milatary
Life and I doubt not his exerting himself for his Country's Good. I should take it
a particular favour to have him appointed Ensign to my Company for which pvirpose
he now waits upon you.
With due Respect I am Sir : Your Most Obed' Serv'
SAMi' SACKET.
Ca2}' 4'* Regiment.
Robert Yates to General Schuyler.
[MU. Commit. 25: 182,214.]
Fish Kill, Nov. 28"' 1'776.
Sie: The Committee of Arrangem' have been informed by the members of Tryon
County that Capt" M^Keen, and his Lieutenants Ebenezer French, Albert Vander
Werke and Gerrit Pottman instead of having discharged his Company are still in
service and at the same time reconiended those officers as well qualified to continue
in service. Without relying however too much on recomendations which probably
may be partial or interested the Committee have directed me to apply to you for
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farther information : If they are officers with qualifications such as Congress requires
by their late Resolves, the Committee will without hesitation place them upon the
present Establish"" and the more so as the County of Ti-yon may probably conceive
that it has been not sufficiently noticed.
The Committee as soon as they can compleat the arrangement, will furnish you
with a copy. I have the honor to be with the greatest Esteem, Sir,
Your most ob' & Serv'
ROBERT YATES Chairman.
Certificate.
Fish Kill, Nov. 29'" 1116.
Whereas we are informed that it has been Reported that Capt. M^Kean & Lieut.
French had last summer discharged their Company without any leave, order or
authority. We do hereby certify that the above Report is false & groundless.
That the said Company has been kept up in service. That we have lately seen the
said officers and the Company and know of our own knowledge that the said Com-
pany was in serviae on the Twenty first Instant when we were on our way to Fish
bill. We do farther certify that the said Captain M^Kean & Lieutenant French are
good and worthy officers in our opinion. We fartlier certify that Captain Jacob
Seber's Company is dispersed which may probably have given rise to the report that
Captain M^Kean had discharged his Company. JOHN MOORE.
WILLIAM HARPER.
[Mil. Commit. 25: 841.]
To the Respectable the Committee of Arrangement.
Gent. : I have serv'd the whol of last Campaign in y" same Reg* (to witt 1" N.
York) with Lieu* John Johnson & never heard anything to his disadvantage as an
officer, on the contrary know him to be good and Brave — he was 1"' Lieu' to Cap
Wiley in s* Reg*
I have the Honour to be Gent. Your most Obd' Servant
BEN J" LED YARD, Major.
[Mil. Commit. 25: 184]
Fish Kills, NovV 29"' 1776.
Sir : I would presume to Recommend my Brother Peter Magee for an Officer in
the new arrangement. He is now a 2^ Lieutenant in the Army at Fort Constitution
in the Company of one Mr. Bently, and in the Reg' whereof Henry V. Rensalaer
Esq' is major,
I would chuse, sir, to refer to Major V. Rensalaer & Major Peter Schuyler.
Am Sir Your Most Humble Servant,
JA^ MAGEE.
To Robert Yates, Esq., Chairman of the Committee of Arrangement.
John Hulbert to the Committee of Arrangement.
[American Archives, 6th series, 3: 1140.]
Fish Kill, December 9th, 1776.
Gentlemen- : I have not the opportunity of returning you my thanks for the
honor done me in my appointment by waiting upon your^Committee, but take this
method to acknowledge the favour; at the same time am xinder the necessity of
informing you that it is not in my power to serve, consistent with other afiairs that
interfere, not from any dislike to the service.
Gentlemen, I would presume to recommend Benj'n Marvin as an officer of merit,
if any vacancy for an officer of his rank should ofier. He lias served as a First
Lieutenant in Captain Griffin's compalny, the last two campaigns one of which I
was with him, and well acquainted with his conduct.
I am, gentlemen, your humble servant,
•r .1, n V* ^* JOHN HULBERT
lo the Committee of Arrangement.
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J. Cuyler to James Duane.
[American Archives, 5th series, 3 : 1129.]
Albany, December 9, 1116.
Deak Sik : Colonel Van Sohaack has returned to the Committee of Arrangement
Mr Van Valkenburgh amongst the number that declined to serve. — Mr Van Valk-
enburgh is now here, and has requested me to write you, and begs his name may
not be taken off the arrangement, and in the company he was fixed to, and that he
now has consent from his parents, — I think him a very fine young fellow, and should
be sorry to lose him. He also assures me that Mr. Samuel Thorn will accept. He
has received a letter from him. Mr Henry Devandorph, who was given up to us as
indifferent, has, since we were at Saratoga, done some very extraordinary services.
This I have from Col Van Schaack ; and I believe he will make a good officer. He
is full of spirit and pride I know, and from what I can learn, he is sorry for the
offence he has given some time ago to one of his Field Officers.
I am, sir, your most obedient,
JA«. CUYLER.
To the Honourable James Duane, Fishkill.
Brigadier General James Clinton to Colonel Lewis Dubois.
[Mil. Commit. 25 : 176.]
New "Windsok Decern' 2V"' 1116.
D' Sib: Lieut Laurence of my Regiment being desirous to continue in the seiwice
if there w^as a vacancy for him and apijlies to me for a Recommendation, he is
desirous to serve in your regiment if you can help him to a place if not I hope you
will use your endeavour to have him appointed in some other, as I believe he will
make a good officer as he is always willing to do his duty. But the Officers of my
Regiment has never had it in their power to shew their courage.
I am Sir Your Hum"= Serv*
JAMES CLINTON, £. Gen'
Lieutenant Colonel Willett to Committee of Arrangement.
[American Archives, 5th series, 3: 1575.]
Fishkill, December 31, 1116.
Gentlemen : As the appointment of Ensigns in our Battalion is not completed, I
beg leave to recommend Christopher Hutton, a young man late of the City of New
York, who served duiing the last campaign in Colonel Malcolm's battalion. Ser-
geant in Captain Brasher's company with great credit, as I have been informed by
sundry officers of said battalion. At a time when there are so large a number
looking out for appointments, I should not mention any person, was I not very well
acquainted with this young man, and did I not personally know him to be of great
merit for a youth of his opportunities, and that he has such virtue as is too seldom
to be found in our days. His military talents I have reason to believe from good
accounts, are such as promises him to be an ornament to the army.
I am, gentlemen your very humble servant,
MARINUS WILLETT.
To the Committee of Arrangement.
Petition of Lieutenant-Colonel Visscher.
[Petitions, 33: 676.]
To the Honorable the Members appointed by the Convention a Committee for
arrangement of officers of the State of New York.
The Memorial of Lieutenant Colonel John Fisher, Sheweth,
That your Memorialist was an officer in the American Forces the last war and the
war preceding and at the close of the last war was Captain of a Company raised in
the Province of New York. That immediately after the taking of Ticonderoga an
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apijlication was made to your Memorialist by the Committee of the County of
Albany in consequence of which your Memorialist did raise a Company of Seventy
five Men and then proceeded to the Post then esteemed the most dangerous and
absolutely requisite to be defended for the safety of the Province, where your
Memorialist remained till the arrival of his Honor the late Brigadier General Mont-
gomery.
That your Memorialist was present at the Reduction of S' Johns and Uontreal
and Second in Command when General Carleton was repulsed in his attack on
Longuille. That your Memorialist was particularly noticed by his Honor Brigadier
General Montgomery, and by his Express orders was selected and did accompany
him in the unfortunate attempt upon the Town of Quebec. That your Memorialist
has received two appointments from the Honorable the Continental Congress, the
first dated the 11* of July 1775, Commissioning him a Captain in the Second Regi-
ment of New York Forces and the Second dated the 21" June 1776 appointing him
Lieutenant Colonel of the Regiment under Command of Col' John Nicholson Esq'
- That your Memorialist doubts not that his character as a Soldier is well known to
the Members of this Honorable Board and requests that you Gentlemen will be
pleased to take this state into your serious and attentive consideration.
JOHN VISSCHER, Lieu' Col.
FiSHKiLLS Jany 1776 [1777]
[Misael. Pap. 38: 415.]
Albany, 7"" January, 1777.
Gent. : The Bearer Major Henry K. Van Rensselaer having served last Summer
in our Army, is desirous to continue in the Service, if he can be provided for upon
the new Establishment as a Major. AVe recommend him as a Sober Gentleman, very
active and brave, descended of a very good Family, who are all warmly attached to
the Cause of America, and flatter ourselves if he could be appointed might do
Honour to himself and the State. "We are with the greatest Respect,
Your very humble Servf
LEONARD GANSEVOORT,
AB^ TEN BROECK,
JOHN TEN BROECK,
AB»^ YATES, Jun.
To the Committee of Arrangement for the State of New York.
Recommendation of M' Hinchman for an Ensigncy.
[Miscel. Pap. 38: 419]
M' James Hinchman formerly a Sergant in my Com^ having Behaved himself in
that Capasity So well that I think him deserving of preferment if their Should Be
a wacancy. I therefore Can Justly Recommend him as a proper person for an
Insine in the Standing Army.
JACOB WRIGHT,
FisHKiLL, Jan'' 7, 1777. Late Cap' Colo. Lashers Eegt.
Captain Binkley to Mr. Harper.
[Misoel. Pap. 38: 421.]
Fish Kills, January 7"" 1777.
M' Harper : Upon the Discourse I had with you this day Which undoubtedly is
in your memory Concerning of Cap' Bivcer Declining to E.xcept of his appointment
I hope Gentlemen if you think it my right to Succeed his place you will due me
Justice in regard to that. The number of men that I have inlisted is 32. The
Lent, that was arang'd under me has by the Consent of the Officers of each Comp^
and Coll. Dubois Chang'd Companies with Daniel Birdsall, Leut., who w:is Arano-'d
under Cap' Lee I hope may not be forgot. I have understood Since that Cap'
Biveer is a recrutmg the Intilligence I Rec'» by Cap' Dewitt. I beg that furtlier con-
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■firmation may be had upon the Matter before anything more is done upon the
matter I should of have Seen you upon the account but having an opportunity of
Crossinff the River, I think it a Better Chance to Recruit, from your Humble Serv*
THOMAS BINKLEY.
Colonel Van Schaick to Robert Yates.
[Miscel. Pap. 38 : 443.]
Albany January 8* 1111.
Gentlemen : In my last to the Committee I sent a list of Officers in the first
Battallion who had declined the service. I also Recommend Lieu' Nathaniel Henry
and have by the Generals approbation appointed him Lieu* advanc'd him money, he
has already inlisted near his Compliment of men and is with them gone t)n Service
to Fort George, so that the Committee I hope will not fail of appointing him.
I have also Recommended Guy young & Henry Defendorf for Lieu'' ; for Ensigns,
Jonathan Brown, Thomas Hicks, Jacob Ja. Klock, James Bennett, Pecke
Recommended by Col. Van Dyok : Ensigns Brown & B[icks have been on the
Recruiting Service these four Weeks I wish to receive the approbation of the Com-
mittee Soon. A Surgeon ought to be appointed without the least loss of time &
sent to me that I may forward him to Fort George, where part of the Regiment is
Stationed. I am with perfect Esteem,
Your & the Committee's Most H".= Serv'
GOOSE VAN SCHAICK.
[Miaoel. Pap. 38 : 509.]
Lower Baeracks 14"' Jan' Hie.
Sir : You would much oblige me if you would let Captain Smith of my Reg'
know who his Officers are if they are appointed and where they are to be found.
The Committee of Arrangements in their Nomination of Officers I believe have
overlooked a very Good Officer who I Should be very Glad was appointed to the
Vacant Field Officers Commission in the fourth Reg' if Maj' Derusua Cant be
appointed, his Name is Smith and has acted in Capacity of Engineer at New York, a
man of Approved Spirit and who might be of Great use to us if Dettatched. He was
L' Col' of Artilery but resigned on a Frenche Gentlemans being promoted over his
Head His Christian Name I cant Recollect just now but doubt not but many
Gentlemen of your Committee know him. he is vastly superior in my Opinion to
either of the Officers you Mentioned to me last Night in Point of Military Capacity.
Francis Harmone is Recommended for a Q'' Master by Gen' James Clinton.
These are the Last persons I will venture to mention to you lest my recommend-
ations should be taken as a desire to promote those who are my favourites in the
Reg' with me. Tho far from being the Case, nothing but a Desire of forwarding
the Service by Getting Men of Capacity in it Could have induced me to go the
Length I have. I am Sir Your Most Ob' Humble Serv'
HENRY B. LIVINGSTON.
Robert Yates Esq' Fishkills.
Advertisment for Gun Flints.
[Miscel. Pap. 38 : 545.]
Wanted for the benefit of the Public Proper Person to Manufacture Gun Flints,
also a Person to Refine Sulphur out of the Oar.
Any person Acquainted in either of these will meet with good incouragement in
such Business by applying at Fish Kill to the Committee of the Convention of the
State of New York, for making Essays on Sulphur, Lead and Gun Flints.
By Order of the Committee
MATT. ADGATE, Chairman.
the Several Printers in the Neighbouring States are Disired to insert this Adver-
tisement in their Newspapers.
FiSHKiLL 22"* January 1777.
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Petition of Arondt Van Hook.
[Petitions, 33 : 660.]
To the Honorable the Committee of Arrangement for the State of New York.
The Memorial of Arondt Van Hook Sheweth
That your Memorialist having served in the New York forces under the late
arrangement as Lieu' <& Adjudant with fidelity & honour (as can be made fully to
appear) is greatly desirous of continuing in the Service but your Memorialist finding
himself (as well as others) neglected in the new Establishment has reason to con-
clude it to have proceeded from inadvertency your Memorialist not having apply'd
as others did for a future continuance readily concluding that the old officers who
had acted well would be notic'd without an imediate application from them for that
purpose. But your Memorialist finding it far otherwise has taken this method to
apply to the Honorable Committee for the purpose of future Services, your Memo-
rialist esteems it scarce necessary to mention his continued services & perseverance
in his Country's cause from the first of the present contest. They are known.
Your Memorialist however deems it but just to intimate to the Honorable Commit
tee that by the evacuation of New York he has suffered greatly, all his tobacco
instruments & snuff mills by which he carried on that Manufactory being entirely
consumed in the City by which he is Deprived of a branch of Business whereby he
earned a comfortab'e subsistence for his family, .and as your Memorialist is well
convinced that the Honorable Committee require only a knowledge of facts
whereby to i-emove just complaints so he hopes to be found among the number of
those who while in a Military capacity fully supported the character of an officer &
a Gentlemen and that the Honorable Committee will do justice to your Memorial-
ist & enable him to act with vigor against the common Enemy of our invaluable
Rights & Liberties. ARONDT VAN HOOK.
January 22* 1777.
Your Memorialist was the first Second Lieut in the Reg' to which afterwards was
annexed the Adjudancy of said regiment which he held during the service.
Captain Hamtramck to the Committee of Arrangement.
[Uiscel. Pap. 39 : 389.]
GENTLEifEN: I wlsh I had sufficient Language to express my sentiments, for
want of which, I hope you will Excuse. I hope it will be in my power to shew a
lively Return of Gratitude for the employment you have bestowed npon me. I pray
the Honorable Members of the Committee to recollect my Recommendations that
I may be favor'd with a Rank agreeable to the Resolves of the Committee of
Albany. The Letters of Col. Livingston &c. &c. &c. which will enable me to serve
this State with Reputation. I am with greatest Respect,
Your most Obedient & humble Servant,
Wednesday, 11 Oclock, A.M. [Feb., 1777.] I. F. HAMTRAMCK.
(No. l ' )
Caspar Stands to Matthew Adgate.
[Miscel. Pap. 38 : 205.]
Chatham, Feby 13"" 1777.
Sir: I have the Honor of your fav"- of the lO"" Inst, and ngreable to your request
shall wait uijon you at Fishkill or wherever the Convention may be and for that
purpose shall begin my Journey within eight Days from this Tinie.
I am Sir, Your obcd' hum' Serv'
CASPAR STANDS.
[Misoel. Pap. 38: 502.]
Fob'' 1 1777
James Campbell an Ensign of the 4 Batt. is rei^resented to the Committee as a
Drunkard, Mean & dishonest By INlajor Ledger and therefore agreed upon to have
his name struck off the arrangement.
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[Misoel. Pap. 36: 159.]
Albany, the 21 Feb., 1711.
D' Sir : I called twice at your loadging while you was last at Albany in order to
Settel that of Lowies DunBaar & also to beg the feavour of you to Recommand
me when the first Vacency serves in any of the Reg'" that is the Vacency of a Cap'
or if any other vacency should offer as Commissary in the N. York States ; Majy
Christopher P. Yates told me yesterday that a vacancy of a Cap' was in Coll" Yan
Cortlandt Regt. he farther said that he expected a vacancy would soon offer in
Coll" Van Schaick's Regt. I cant see how M' Bartholomy Van Valkenburgh, Mr.
Thome & others are appointed Lt° who never ware in the service & so many Lt'
and Ensigns left out also Capt' left out & Lt" appointed Cap'' it is a mistre to me
that I cant unfold as it is Recommanded by Congress that no favours are to be
shown in those times. I am w" oblig Duty Sir
Yr Very Hum"' and obeiden Serv'
To Rob' Yates, Esq' C^ VAN SANTVOORDT.
It is a glory to me to be in the Service for the defence of my country & its fre-
dom, I prefer it above al callings — I must farther beg of you that you will see that
I get my Commission. All last year while I was in the Service I never had a Com-
mission nor no Office in our Regt as only those in Tryon County ; It was too much
talckt of by Officers of other States that we ware officers Appointed & never had
a commission to show neither could we sit on a Court Martial or Ranck w' & Officer.
1 Beg to know wether I shall get in the Service again otherwise I have to lookt
out for some other way to get my Bread.
Captain Van Santvoordt to John Ten Broeck and Leonard Gansevoort.
[Miscel. Pap. 33 : 254.]
Albany 21 Feb. 1111.
Gent"" As I have no friends nor money to Recommand me and I look upon you
to be of my best friends I have to beg of you Gen' to Recommand me to the
Committee of Arangement so that I may come in the first Vacancy of a Cap' in
any of our State Reg' or a Cap' on board one of the Sloops stationed on the north
River. Maj"^ Christopher P. Yates tells me that a vacancy for a Cap' is now in Coll.
V" Cortlandts Reg' He farther says that he Expects a vacancy will Soon offer in
Coll Van Schaick's Reg' for a Cap' If I could get in Coll" Gansevoort's Reg' I
should like that best —
I Remain Gen' Your Obliging Most Hum'''" Ser.
C^ V* SANTVOORDT.
P. S. I must beg you Gen'™'" to get the Commissions for my Subalterns & myself
of last years service, the dates are as follows.
29"" Feb>- 1776 C V" Santvoordt first Cap' in the Reg*
2 March L' Abraham Becker first Lieu' to C V Svoordt Comp
2 Do Obadiah Vaughan Second L' to C. V. SVoordts Comp^
6 Do David Becker Ensign to C. V. SVoordts Comp>'
I beg Gen' you will let me know if their is any lickleness of my getting in the
Service again.
To Ten Beoeck & Gansevooet Esq"
(No. 22.)
[Misoel. Pap. 38 : 229.]
Kingston 2Y Feby. 1777.
SiE : I understand by Co' Dubois that there are two vacancies for Companies in
his Reg' and there are Several applications by Persons who are not at present in the
Army — when I saw you last I understood when the Regts were once form'd that
the Officers should rise regularly — if Commissions are given to all those who now
Solicit, Officers who at first accepted, & have been in Service from the beginning,
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■will be degraded, & those who now only seek will have Promotion. In the Rank
Roll M' Norton was placed before me but it is an entire mistake — He served a 2^
Lieut, when I was a first. I desire nothing more than my just due.
I am Sir your verry humble Servt.
To R. Yates. LEONARD BLEECKER.
(No. 23.)
[Miscel. Pap. 38: 244.]
FiSHKILI,, FeV 25, 1111.
Sib: I have just received a letter from Major Goforth who Informs me that he
Declines Serving, as I am much in want of a Major hope his place may be filled
with Some Active Person.
I have Rec* an Answer from M' Teunis Van Waganer who was to have been
appointed an Ensign provided he would accept, he does, and is now Recruiting he
wants to know his Off" and what Date his Commission will bare. Lieut. French
accepts and is recruiting, he begs his Rank may be maintained, he was a first Lieut,
last year in Co' Wynkoop's Regt.
I shall be Happy to be Informed which of the Gapts Copp or M'^Keen is to serve
in the 2"'' Bat" that I may give one of them orders to join the Regt.
If their Should be a Vacancy after the above amend' I Shall be glad if the Com-
mittee will indulge me to name the person to fill it up. Please S' to send me a
Copy of the Arrangement as amended the one I have being Very Imperfect.
Recruiting goes on very Slow the New Englanders give Twenty Dollars more
than we are Enabled to promise.
I hope some allowance will be made the Recruiting ofiicers whose Expences are
large in going about the Country besides if they had Something allowed them it
would make them more Industrious.
Give me lieve S'' to Recommend to your Notice Lieut. Solomon Pendleton who
Serv* in Col' Wynkoops Regt. last year as their is no Vacancy for a first Lieut in
my Regt, he may perhaps be placed in some other.
I Remain D' Sir with Profound Respect
Your ob' and Very Hum'' Serv'
PHILIP CORTLANDT,
To the Chairman of the Committee of Arrangement, at Kingston.
Gen' Scott's recommendation of Officers.
[Mil. Com. 25 : 831, 835, 836, 837.]
Lieu' Col Hulbert of Col Sam Drakes regiment, a good Officer.
Cap' Deane a good officer.
Ritzemas Reg'
Ja" Miller 2* Lieu' 1" Comp'' )
Jonathan Hallet 1"' Lieu' 2* Comp^ [■ Cap'"
Edw* Lounsbury 1 Lieu' 3 do )
Nathan Strong 1 Lieut a very good officer.
Elihu Marshal 2 do, 1 do, Adju'
Zeph' Piatt 2 do, a good officer.
Rob' Wood 2 do
Peter Benedict 2 do
Isaac Sherwood 2 do
Ch" Newkirk 2 do
Jeremiah Clark Ensign do.
_ Cap' "Wright late of Colonel Lasher's Regiment in my Brigade has distinguished
himself as much by his cool intrepid Spirit, as by his zealous attachment to the
American Cause and his modest discreet & prudent Behavior — I strongly recom-
mend him as a Man who will do Honor to his Country in the Rank of Cap' on the
new Establishment. jjjo MORIN SCOTT
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The following is a Catalogue of the Names of the Officers belonging to Col°
Lasher's Reg' :
Meld Officers.
Col° John Lasher, a good officer and ought to be provided for as he has lost his
all, his 4 houses being burnt.
L' Col° Andrew Stockholm.
Maj' James Abeel.
Commissioned Officers.
Cap" Dickenson,
Lieut. Warner,
Do Mesier.
Cap" W"" Willcox, good officer,
Lieut. R. Thurman, good officer
Do Edw^ Dunscomb, Prisoner.
Cap" Van Zandt,
Lieut. Johnson,
Do. Stymetz.
Cap" Wright, an exceeding good officer,
Lieut. North,
Do Hicks.
Cap* Ab" Van Dyke, Prisoner,
' >■ Greenadiers.
Do
Brevoort,
Cap" Banker, a good Officer,
Lieut. Beekman,
Do Hoogland, Prisoner.
Cap" Beekman,
L' Sickles, a very good officer,
Do Lawrence.
Cap" Dickson,
Lieut. Fortin,
Do Troup, Prisoner.
no Cap"
Lieut. Vreedenberg.
Do Codwize, an active & assiduous officer.
List of Colonel Malcom's Officers.
JMeld Officers.
Col" W"" Malcom, an exceeding good officer.
L' Col° Stoutenbergh, sickly.
Maj' James Alner, a good officer.
Cap" I. Wool,
Lieut. H. Rutgers,
Do.
Cap" Jon. Blake,
Lieut. Jas. Cheeseman,
Do Ja= Black.
No Cap",
Lieut. Foght,
Do Boweu.
Commissioned Officers.
No Cap",
Lieut. J. Fish,
Do J. Thompson.
Cap" Brasher,
Lieut. Moffatt,
Do Coles.
Cap" Smith,
Lieut. Nevens,
Do Myers.
Cap" Stewart,
No Lieut'
Cap" Ed. Meeks,
Lieut. Elliott.
Cap" J. Meeks,
Lieut. S. Flemming,
Do J. Sandford.
Cap" Mitchel,
Lieut. Cornwall,
Do Lawrence.)
The above named Gentlemen are excellent Officers — & desirous to continue in the
Service provided they have proper encouragement. W. MALCOM.
This regiment has no Ensigns.
[Mil. Commit. 25 : 5i1.]
Sir : Capt. Ezekiel Cooper, who served last year in the Continental Troops, is
now gone and has wrote to Gen' J. Clinton for a recommendation if you shall think
proper to appoint him a Captain again and not Inconvenient, I sho'd be pleas'^ if
you wo'd Nominate him Capt. of the Company which you Designed for Cap' Piatt,
in which I am Informed my son Gilbert is appointed 2* Lieu', my whole and only
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reason is, that I have been acquainted with Cap* Cooper for some years, and believe
him to be an honest, sober man, of good courage, and very good morals. I hope
you' Excuse this Trouble from Sir yr Hble Serv'
^ JAMES LIVINGSTON.
M' Chairman of the Committee of Arrangement.
[Miscel. Pap. 30 : 536.]
To the Hono*" Gentlemen of the Committee of Arrangement.
The Petition of Peter Elsworth second Lieutenant in Colonel Henry B. Living-
ston's Regiment, Humbly Sheweth,
That your Petitioner has served in the present War from the Year One Thousand
seven Hundred and Seventy Five and still is desirous to continue.
That your Petitioner in the last Campaign has served as a second Lieutenant
under Captain Jackson and was recommended by Brig' General James Clinton for
a first Lieutenant under said Captain Jackson by and at his Request.
That your Petitioner has been informed that Lieutenant Bleeker who was
appointed first Lieutenant in the aforesaid Company has resign* his Commission
and that Place is now become Vacant.
Therefore Your Petitioner humbly prays your Honors would please to appoint
him to the Rank of a first Lieutenant, in the Room of Lieut. Bleeker who has
resigned, in Captain Jackson's Company.
And your Petitioner as in Duty bound shall ever faithfully serve.
PETER ELSWORTH,
[Miscel. Pap. 39: 311.]
Capt. Edward Meeks Company of Light Infantry in Col° W" Malcolms Regiment,
is in want of a Lieut, (a first he has) but a second he wants, — Mr. W™ Brower his
first Serjeant he recommends as a very proper person, therefore begs the Hon"' The
Provincial Congress will grant him the said Brower the place of Second Lieu' as it
will then compleat the Light Infantry Company.
[MisoeL Pap. 39: 13.]
This is to Certify that the Bearer hereof Harmon J. Knickerbacker has been a
first Ijieutenant in Capt. Heermanse Company in ColI° Grahams Regiment in the last
campaign and as I have seen him often on Duty Can Recommend him as a good and
faithfull ofiicer.
Kingston April 3 1111. LEVI PAWLING.
To the Committee of A Rangement.
Certificate for Surgeon Elliot.
[Miscel. Pap. 37 : 325.]
FoET Constitution, April 20"' 1111.
This is to Certify that M' John Elliott is quallifyed to act in the Capacity of a
Surgeons Mate & as such I recommend him to be appointad to the third New York
Regiment. HUNLOKE WOODRUFF, Surgeon.
Gent" : I should be much obliged to you if you would appoint M' John Elliot
Surgeons Mate to the Third Regiment as the surgeon has recommended him.
MARINUS WILLETT, Lt. Col. 3 J\r. T. regt.
To the Committee of Arrangements.
Officers in Tryon Connty.
[Mil. Commit. 25 : 613.]
Kobert M'Kean, Capt., Jacob W. Seeber, Capt"
Abner French, !■' Lieut., Jost House, 1" Lieut.,
Abert Van derwarker, 2* Lieut., John Seeber, 2* Lieut.,
Samuel Wilson, Ensign. John Dunn, Ensign.
All dated the first day of March 1116.
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The Commissions for Capt" M^Keans Company delivered to John Moore Esq' one
of the Members for Tryon County.
Oct' 22^ me.
A List of the Officers of the New York Regiments who served in Canada and the
Rank they held, who are unprovided for :
[Mil. Commit. 25: '748.]
Samuel Sacket, appointed 2^ Cap* 4'" Reg' by Gen' Montgomerie, Nov' 1115.
William Gilliland, 1=' Lieut, in 2* Company, 1" Reg'.
Aaron Aorson,
Jonathan Piersee,
John Houston,
Daniel Gano,
Garret Van Waggenen,
William Matthewman,
appointed 1°' Company Nov' 1115.
James Dow, app* 2^ Lieut. 4'" Reg' Sept' 1115.
Nicholas Van Rensselear went out 2* Lieut, of 2* Regiment j was appointed 1"
Lieut. Nov' 1775.
Joseph Fitch, Lieut. 2* Reg' the old arrang' will show his Rank.
List of Officers of the late Colo. M^Dougall's Regiment who served in Canada and
are not provided for :
[Mil. Commit. 25: 186.]
Captain Marinus Willet, a good Officer.
Captain William Goforth, Esteemed as very good officer.
1'' Lieut. Aaron Aorson of Cap'" Cheeseman's, Esteemed a very Good Officer.
1°' Lieut. .Jonathan Piercy, of Capt" Quackenboss's, do.
1'' Lieut. Matthias Clarke, of Lyon's, do.
2^ Lieut. Ranald S. M'Dougall, of Goforths, Esteemed a Brave Officer.
2* Lieut. John Houston, of Cheeseman's, Esteemed a Brave, Vigilant, active
Officer by G. Arnold.
2^ Lieut. Daniel Gano, of Varick's, a good officer.
2^ Lieut. Garret Van Waggenen, of Quackenboss's, Esteemed a good officer,
made prisoner on Long Island.
2^ Lieut. Nicholas Van Rensselaer, of Graham's, Van Schaiek's, Esteemed as a
Brave good Officer.
Monday Morning, Oct. 28"" 1776.
For M' DtTANE : Captain Varick's compliments, agreeable to promise he sends M'
Dnane a list of such New York officers, as are not provided for, with the characters
they sustained in the Regiments, as he has been repeatedly informed.
[MU. Commit. 25 : 488.]
1776 (per Indorsement).
A List of the Officers' names of New York Troops, viz. (Col. M^Dougalls
Regiment).
No Field Officers ; Rev* Israel Evans, Chaplain ; Andrew Taylor, Adjutant, a
good officer ; M' Curtis, surgeon.
John Johnston, Captain, a careful officer but in the opinion of his brother officers
unfit for a Field officer.
Leonard Bleeker, ] '' Lieut., not as careful or attentive as might be wished.
Theodocius Fowler, 2'^ Lieut., a Tolerable officer.
Gilbert Livingston, Ensign, a Young Officer.
(2-)
Benjamin Ledyard, Captain, a good officer, fit for the Majority.
James H. Hughes, 1" Lieut., Capable of making a good officer, but young and
inattentive
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William Dunn, 2* Lieut., a sober officer, but rather too old.
William Munday, Ensign, a good Ensign.
(3.)
David Lyon, Captain, a Tolerable Officer.
Benjamin Walker, 1" Lieut., a sensible, active officer, fit to take charge of a
company.
Cornelius Becker, 2'' Lieut., too heavy and inactive for an officer.
James Bonnell, Ensign, will make a Second Lieut.
(4-)
John Wiley, Captain, a good officer, if he will contmue.
John Johnson, 1'' Lieut., a Tolerable Officer, but sickly.
Henry Dow Trip, 2^ Do., too heavy and illiterate for an officer.
Samuel Young, Ensign, of too rough a make for an Officer ; better qualified for
the Navy than ye Army.
.(5-)
Ezekiel Hyatt, Captain, wants authority to make a good Officer ; he has deceived
the Convention, in Enlisting the men for G & 12 months instead of doing it for the
war.
Caleb Hobby, 1" Lieut. ; Joseph De Groot, 2* Do.; Isaac Pieneer, Ensign.
These three wish to decline the service ; they will be no loss to it.
(6.)
Cornelius Steenrod, Captain, has committed the like deception with Capt. Hyatt.
Isaac Titus, 1'' Lieut. ; Benjamin Jones, Ensign. These two are unfit for the
service.
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William A. Forbus, Capt., wishes to decline the service.
Henry Tiebout, r' Lieut., a good officer; fit to take charge of a Company.
James Fairly, Ensign, The oldest in the Regiment fit for 2* Lieut.
(8.)
Thomas Lefoy, 1°' Lieut., intituled to be second ; OiClest now in the Rog', a good
officer.
William Tapp, 2* Lieut, a good officer, fit for first Lieut.
Hugh M'^Connel, Ensign, too careless and trifling for the service.
Lieut. John Huston, a Lieut, of my Regiment last year, a Brave, Careful officer,
well Qualified to take charge of a company.
William Glenny, a Sergt., will make an Ensign, a man of good Education.
A List of the Officers who served in Canada last Winter, in Co" Clintons Reg' :
[Mil. Commit. 25: 170.]
Lieut. Coll. J-" Nicholson,* l" Lieuts. Albert Pawling,
Major Lewis Duboys, W™ Martin,"*"
Cap" Jacobus S. Bi-uyn, 2'* Lieuts. Evans Wherry,
Robert Johnston,"'" Tho' Nicholson,"*"
David Du Boys, Nath' Conklin,
Ellas Vail Bunschoten, Henry Van Denburgh,
Ezekial Cooper/ Hen>' Dodge,
Thomas De Witt. Sam' Cooke, Surgeon,
1" Lieuts. Corn" Jansen, John R. Stephenson, Surgeon's Mate,
Philip D. BcTier, William Belknap, Quarte'rmaster."^
James Gregg,
Those marked thus ("'") are provided for by a new Reg' raised in Canad.a.
Richard Piatt 1" Lieu' lately in M'Dougalls Rc"' recommended.
1777.
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Arrangement of OiEcers of Col. Nicholson's Regiment.
[Mil. Ret. 27: 59.]
Head Quarters before Quebec, 15"" April, 1116.
As it has been necessary to make some alteration in the arrangement of the
Captains & subaltern Officers in Colo. Nicholsons Regiment ; the following is to
take place :
Frederick Wiesenfels, Esq', Lieut. Colo, (appointed in the 3* Reg* Yorkers).
B John Nicholson, Esq', Colonel. Israel Evans, Chaplain.
B John Vischer, Esq', Majoi". Joseph Marvin, Surgeon's Mate.
B John Brogden, Adjutant.
1" Company. 5" Company.
B Gershom Mott, Cap'" Ezekiel Cooper, Cap'
Benjamin Pelton, 1^' Lieut, [appointed in Timothy Hughes, 1"' Lieut, (middle.)
3 N. Yorkers] (good). William Belknap, 2^ Lieut.
Isaac Nichols, 2^ Lieut. Thomas Lennington, Ens" (a prisoner
Charles F. Wiesenfels, Ensign. taken in Canada).
2^ Company. ^ . . ., ? Company.
B Elisha Benedict, Cap' ^ Benjamm Evms Capt
T>- u mi iBtT- *. /J 1 \ Isaac Hubbel, 1" Lieut.
D.gby Odleam, 1" Lieut (drunk.) ^^^^^^ M^Clallen, 2^ Lieut.
Nathaniel Henry, 2 Lieut. g^^^^^l p^^ ^^,1 Ensign.
Francis bhaw. Ensign. ^ Company.
3" Company. Derrick Hansen, Capt. (good.)
John Graham, Capt. (good.) William Tapp, 1=' Lieut, (appointed in 1
John G. Lansing, 1'' Lieut, (bad.) Reo-. Yorkers).
Francis Brindlej', 2^ Lieut. IsaaclJnion, 2^ Lieut.
Esia Holmes, Ens" William Blackney, Ens"
4 Company. 8 Company.
Robert Johnston, Capt. (indiff*.) John Copp, Capt.
William Martin, 1" Lieut. John Brogden, l" Lieut.
Thomas Nicholson, 2'' Lieut. William Colebraith, 2* Lieut.
Peter Kertan, Ens" Thomas Logan, Ensign.
Approved of by General Wooster Commander in Chief of the Continental
Forces before Quebec as taken from Brigade Major Blaydens Orderly Book.
By my order,
FREDERICK V. WIESENFELS, L' Colo.
The date of the Warrents belonging to the Officers of the 2* Battalion of New
York Forces :
[Mil. Commit. 25 : 614.]
2'' Company.
James Rosekrans, Capt., Warrent dated Feby 19"" 1^76.
Thomas Lee, First Lieut., Warr' dated Feby 27"' 1776.
Daniel Lawrence, 2^ Lieut, do do do 27"' 1776.
Joseph Balding, Ensign, Declin^ 15'" July, 1776 ) ^e ^^.<l n^ti, p-r,-. ,^h»
Henry Swartwout, appointed the same time [ ^^ '^^^ "" reny i/zo.
4" Company.
William Jackson, Capt. Feby 24'"
Israel Smith, Lieut. 24'"
Peter Elsworth, do. 24'"
Isaac A. Roosa, Ensign, 24'"
5'* Company.
John Belknap, Capt., Warrent dated Feby 26"" 1776.
Zacheriah Hasbrook, 1" Lieut., do do do do.
Henry Pawling, 2'' Lieut., do do do do.
David Hunter, Ensign, do do do do.
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6'* Company.
Ab" Swart-wout, Capt. "Warrent dated Feby 19"" 1776.
Simeon Tryon, 1" Lieut, do do do do.
Eli Parsons, 2* Lieut. do do do do.
Isaac Finch, appointed Ensign in the room of George Brook Deceas* by the
County Committee of Dutchess. App' 15"" May 1776.
Increase Child, Capt. April 12""
John Lloyd, Lieut. Feby 27*''
Sam' Dodge, do. 27*
John Penderson, Ensign 27'"
Lieut. Isarel Smith is appointed pay master to the Reg*
Ensign Finch will decline the service.
A List of Officers in the 2* New York Regiment raised in the CoUony of New York
for the defence thereof in the Continental Service: 1776.
[Mil Commit. 25 : 204.]
James Clinton, Coll. Promoted Augt 9'" [1776] to B. Gen'
Henry B. Livingston, Lieut. Coll.
Peter Schuyler, Major.
1" 5*
Captain, Daniel Griffing. Captain, John Bellknap (middling).
1'' Lieut., Benjamin Marvin. 1" Lieut., Zachiriah Hasbrouck.
2* Lieut., Nathaniel Norton. 2* Lieut., Henry Pawling (good).
Ensign, Jacob Conklin. Ensign, David Hunter (Indiferent).
2* 6""
Captain, James Rosekrans (good). Captain, Abraham Swartwout (good).
1" Lieut., Thomas Lee (do). 1" Lieut., Simeon Tryon, Do.
2* Lieut., Daniel Lawrence (Ind'). 2* Lieut., Eli Parsons.
Ensign, Henry Swartwout (Do). Ensign, Gilbert Livingston, ap* Sept.
1" (good).
Captain, John Davis. Captain, Increase Childs (middling).
1" Lieut., William Havens. 1" Lieut. John Lloyd (good).
2^ Lieut., Edward Conklin. 2* Lieut. Sam' Dodge (Ind').
Ensign, Silvauus Conklin. Ensign, John Punderson (Indf).
4tu gth
Captain, William Jackson (good). Captain, Daniel Roe.
1" Lieut., Isarel Smith, app* Pay 1" Lieut., Jonathen Titus.
Master. 2* Lieut., George Smith.
2'' Lieut., Peter Elsworth (Ind'). Ensign, Benjamin Titus.
Ensign, Isaac A. Rosa (Do).
Adjutant, Judah Harlow. Doct"^ Petrus Tappen (good).
Quartermaster, Nehemiah Carpenter Mate, Van De Linden (Do),
(good).
Note. — The officers of the 3 & 8 Companies I am not much acquainted with
them, but I beleive they are good officers. JAMES CLINTON, B. Gen'
I understand that Child's Comp' part of Rosekrans and Swartouts Comp^ are
Inlisted during the pleasure of the Congress. Jacksons and Bellkuaps only for a
year but they may all claim the same.
General George Clinton to Robert Yates.
[Mil. Commit. 25 : 620.]
_.. „ T r -, ■ , Peeks Kill 19'" NovM776.
U biR : 1 am favoured with yours of yesterday, In answer to which I can only
say that the two lists of Officers, to wit, that of Colo Duboys's Regiment which I
inclosed to Mr Duer, and the one which your Scct^ Copied yesterday, contain the
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Names of all the Officers under the Degree of Field Officers in my Brigade who I
can at present recommend for the Standing Army, and I believe many of them were
they appointed would not accept.
I have no Ensigns in my Brigade. I have some good Sergeants but how well
qualified for a higher office I can't answer, nor do I know whether they would
incline to Continue in the Service. I hope I have no officer now above a 2'' Lieu-
tenant who would accept of a 2^ Lieutenancy in the Standing Forces. If I am so
unhappy as to have recommended any such, Be assured I liave been deceived in the
Men. Do (if there are any such) be good enough to strike him out of my List.
There is a certain young M' Sam' Hunt, son of Cap' Hunt near New Rochelle, who
I have had occasion to employ on Long Island this summer, he is very sensible,
active, faithful! and well educated, I believe he would accept of a 2* Lieutenancy
and I wish it offered him.
James Duboys, Son of Matthew Duboys of Newwindsor, was named as a 2'
Lieutenant in Duboys's Regiment. He had a Brother a Captain in the Service last
year who behaved well and is since Dead ; I believe it would answer to appoint
him The men who were with his Brother would incline to inlist with him Many
other young Fellows in the Country may be found who will answer & incline to
Serve, but I dont at present recollect their Names.
I am Your Most Obedient Servant,
GEO. CLINTON.
Since writing the above Colo' Graham & Swarthoudt have furnished me with the
following names of Persons for 2'' Lieuts — to wit
Quarter Master George Morehouse. 2' Lieut Oostrander.
2'* Lieut Ebenezer Mott. 2^ Lieut Van Bunschoten.
2* Lieut Benjamin Bogardus. 2* Lieut Horton.
2^ Lieut Lawrence.
I cant conclude without Mentioning It as my opinion as well as that of most of
my principal Officers, that tlie acceptance of the Officers I have recommended, should
they be appointed, as well as the r.aising of Men out of my Brigade will much
depend on the Field Officers who may be appointed & from Col° Dubois's being
annexed to my Brigade, and having served with many of them last year, I am con-
vinced they have strong attachments tovrards him, & believe him to be a good
Officer.
List of the Officers of four Battalions to be raised in the State of New York.
Arranged by a Committee of Convention of the said State on the 2 1°' day of
Nov'' 1776.
[Mil. CommLt. 25 : T61.]
1" Battalion.
1" Goose Yan Schaick, Esq' Coll.
3* Cornelius Van Dyck, Esq' L. C.
2^' Christopher P. Yates, Major.
Peter T. Tears, Adjutant.
Henry Van Woert, Qu'^ Master.
1" Company. 3'' Company,
2 Joseph M'^Cracken, 1" Capt. 6 Andrew Fink, 3* Capt.
4 Leonard Bleecker, 1°' Lieut. 19 Tobias Van Vegliten, r' Lieut.
5 John Denny, 2^ Lieut. 32 BartholemewVanValkenbugh,2*Lieut.
1 John Vernon, Ensign. 3 Abraham G. Lansing, Ensign.
2'' Company. 4" Com,pany.
3 John Graham, 2^ Capt. 12 Benjamin Hicks 4'" Capt.
9 Nicholas Van Rensselaer, 1°' Lieut. 13 Charles Parsons 1°' L'
29 John Lansing, Jun' 2* Lieut. 26 Snmuel Thorn, -2^ L'
4 John T. Ten Eyck, Ensign. Wilhelmus Rickman, Ensign.
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5'" Company.
14 David Van Ness, 5'" Cap'
11 John Hooghkerk, 1" Lieut,
11 Abraham Hardenbevgh, 2^ Lieut.
Jacob H. Wendell, Ensign.
6'* Company.
17 Samuel Van Veghten, 6'" Capt.
12 John C. Ten Broeck, 1" Lieut.
10 William Scudder, 2'' Lieut.
6 Peter L Hogeboom, Ensign.
7" Company.
18 John H. Wendell, 7"^ Capt.
14 Abdiel Sherwood, l" Lieut.
9 John Oostrander, 2* Lieut.
5 Peter S. Scuyler, Ensign.
8" Company.
19 Gerrit Veeder, 8'" Capt.
15 Barent Staats v. Salisbury, 1"' Lieut.
12 Ephraim Snow, 2* Lieut.
Abraham Ten Eyck, Paymaster,
1" Company.
Abraham Riker,*
2 Matthew Clark, 1" Lieut.
4 William Munday, 2* Lieut.
8 Peter Dolson, Ensign.
2'' Company.
9 Benjamin Pelton, Capt.
8 James F. Hughes, 1" L'
1 William Tapp, 1^ L'
13 Tjerck Beeckman, Ensign.
3 Company.
8 Charles Graham, 2'' Captain
2 ' Battalion.
2* Philip Van Court Landt, Coll.
1" Frederick Wiessenfels, L. Coll.
1" William Goforth, Major.
Elihu Marschall, Adj'
Levy Dewit, Q. Master.
5" Company.
22 Richard Piatt, Cap'
31 Robert Wood, 1" Lieut.
13 Gilbert James Livingston, 2* Lieut.
15 William Glenny, Ensign.
6'* Company.
23 Elijah Hunter, Capt.
6 Isaac Van Wert, 1" Lieut.
16 Charles F. Wiesenfels 2* Do.
1 1 Thomas Bushfield, Ensign.
7 " Company.
25 Jonathan Hallet, Capt.
20 James Miller, late 1" 2'' L' S"" Batt. l"L'29 Peter Benedict, 1" Lieut.
15 James Fairly, 2^ Lieut. 17 Christopher Codwise, 2* Lieut.
9 Timothy Smith, Ensign. 14 Joseph Henning, Ensign.
4 '■ Company. 8" Company.
21 Samuel T. Pell, Capt. 27 Edward Lounsberry, Capt.
26 Isaac Sherwood, 1" Lieut. 23 Charles Newkirk, 1" Lieut.
14 John Johnson, 2* Lieut. 8 Jeremiah Clarke, 2* Do.
10 Andrew White, Ensign. 12 William Nottingham, Ensign.
3'' Battalion.
3^ Peter Gansevoort, Coll.
2'' Marinus Willett, Lieut. Coll.
3* Robert Cockran, Major.
George Symes, Adjutant.
Thomas Williams, Qr. Master.
3'' Company.
11 Cornelius T. Jansen, Capt.
25 Nanning Vander Heyden, 1" Lt.
31 James Dubois N. B. 2* Do.
2 Samuel English, removed to Duboys'
R' Ensign.
4'* Company.
16 Abraham Swart woudt, Capt.f
32 Phili]) Conine, 1" Lieut.
3 Gilbert R. G. Livingston, 2'' Do.
Samuel Lewis, Ensign.
1" Company.
7 Elias Van Bunschooten, Capt.
1 Jonathan Pearcy r' Lieut.
22 Thomas Oostrander 2* Do.
2'' Company.
10 Thomas Dewitt, Capt.
28 Henry Pawling, removed to Duboys'
R' 1" L'
21 Benjamin Bogardus, 2'' do.
* Vice John Johnston erased.
f In place of John Wiley, stricken out.
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5'* Company.
20 Aaron Austin, Capt.
21 John Ball, 1" Lieut.
25 Gerrit Staata 2^ Do.
6" Company.
28 James Gregg, Capt.
27 Levi Stockwell, 1" Lieut.
18 James Blake, 2'' Do.
George Dennison.
1" Company.
4 Samuel Sackett, Capt.
3 Nathaniel Norton, 1" Lieut.
2 George Smith, 2'' Do.
1 9 Joshuah Drake,
Gilbert Strang,
2'' Company.
5 John Davis, Capt.f
5 William Havens, 1'' Lieut.
1 Silvanus Conklin, 2'' Do.
26 Caleb Brewster.
S"* Company.
Jacobus Roscrans, Capt.
16 Simeon Tryon, 1"' Lieut.
23 Peter Van Bunschooten, 2* Do.
James Campbell, Ensign.
4'* Company.
15 William Jackson, Capt.
10 Thomas Lee, 1" Lieut.
20 Ebenezer Mott, 2'^ Do.
1 Joseph Frylock, Ensign.
T" Company.
29 Henry Tiebout, Capt.
30 Isaac Bogert, 1'' Lieut.
27 William Mead, 2'' Do.
Christopher Hutton, Ensign.
8 * Company.
32 John Houston, Capt.
24 John Welch, 1" Lieut.
19 Prentice Bo wen, 2* Do.
4" Battalion.
4 Henry B. Livingston, Coll.
4 John Hulbert, Lieut. Coll.
4 Benjamin Ledyard, Major.
Peter Sackett, Adjutant.
Van Wyck, Q' Master.*
John Peter Tetard, Chaplain.
5"" Company.
24 Nathan Strong, Capt.
22 Edward Conklin, 1'' Lieut.
21 Joshuah Young.
6" Company.
26 Benjamin Walker, Capt.
7** Company.
30 Israel Smith, Capt.
17 Patten Jackson, 1'' Lieut.
30 Thomas Hunt, 2'* Do.
8" Company.
31 Jonathan Titus, Capt.
18 John Lloyd, 1" Lieut.
28 Abraham Hyatt, 2* Do.
16 [Melancton Lloyd] Woolsey, Ensign.
The Committee have also made out a Rank Roll, of all the Officers arranged
according to their respective Ranks, they heretofore had in the Army, but have not
added it to the present List as it may be subject to alterations upon the resignation
or refusal of some of the Officers.
2'' or Albany Regiment :
[Mil. Commit. 25: 112.]
Goose Van Schaick, Coll., vice Myndert Roseboom.
Peter Yates, Lieut. Coll., vice Goose Van Schaick.
Peter Gansevoort, Jun"' Major, vice Lukas Van Veghten.
l" 3*
John Fisher, Captain. Barent J. Ten Eyck, Captain, vice Peter
Benjamin Evans, \-r ■ . Vrooman.
Joseph Fitch, j '' ' Dirck Hansen, ) t • *
\ 2-' _ John G. Lansing, ^^^'='^t«-
Cornelius Van Dyck, captain.
Cornelius Van Slyck, ) -r ■ .
Guy Young, j ^®" '
John Fry, Captain.
Anthony Van Veghten, ) j . .
TVT„ttk„,., A717. — , ,1 )■ ijieuts.
Matthew Warmood
* Vice Levi Dewitt, erased.
f Instead of Samuel Sacket, erased.
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George White, Captain, vice Stephen J. Elisha Benedict, Cap'
Scliuyler. William M'^Cune, ) ^ •
Jervis Miidge, ) y .. Alexander Brink, f J-'ieuts.
EleazerGi-antJ^^^"*'- '
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Hezekiah Baldwin, Captain. John Graham, cap', vice Peter Yates.
Nathaniel Rowley, ) T- . Gideon Kinar, Jt- ^
Roswell Beeby, \ ^^^"t^- Nicholas Van Rensselaer, C ^'®''*'-
V" 10'"
Joseph M'Cracken, captain. Joel Pratt, Capt.
Moses Martin, ) j . Benjamin Chittenden, )j. .
John Barns, P^^^^s. Izreal Spencer, ' } Lieuts.
Henry Van Woerdt, Quarter Master.
John Tillman, Adjutant.
Stephen M'Crea, Surgeon.
A List of Officers who served the late Campaign in Canada, with their proper
Rank according to the first arrangement, 1775 :
[Mil. Commit. 25: 764.]
Captains.
Marinus Willett, Second in 1" Regt.
William Goforth, fourth in Do.
Lewis Dubois, fourth in S*" Regt.
Jacobus Bruyn, Seventh in Do.
David Palmer, Tenth in 4'" Reg'
Mrst Lieutenants. Second Lieutenants.
William Gilleylen, Second in 1" Regt. Richard Piatt, first in 1" Reg'
David Dubois, Second in 3* Regt. James Gre^g, Second in 3'' Regt.
Samuel Sackett, Second in 4'" Regt. Jolin Houstoun, fifth in 1" Reg'
Elias Van Bunschoten, fourth in 3^ Regt. Isaac Van Wert, fifth in 4"> Regt
Aaron Aorson, fifth in 1" Regt. Daniel Gano, Sixth in 1" Rest. "
Samuel Pell, fifth in 4"' Regt. Albeit Pawling, Seventh in 3^ Rect.
Thomas Dewitt, Se^•enth in 3* R. Garret H. Van Wagcnen, Eight in 1" R
Jonathan Pairse, Eight in 1" R. Phillip D. Bevier, tenth in S^'Regt
Cornelius I. Jansen, ninth in 3^ R. William Matthewman, tenth in 4'" Regt
Matthias C ai-lc tenth in r' Reg' James Dow, appointed at S' Johns.
Isaiah Wool, Lieut. Fireworker in Capt. Lambs Company of Artillery.
Lewis Dubois Esq''* Arrangement:
[Commissions issued by Continental Congress, 26 June, 1776.]
Meld Officers.
Lewis Dubois, Col°
Jacobus Bruyn, Lieut. Col°
William Gofortii, Major.
r. -.1 r> 1, • ,^''^^'«*"»- Mrsi Lieutenants.
David Dubois, 1" James Gregg, 1"
Elias Van Bunschoten, 2* Aaron Aorson, 2'»
Thomas Dewitt, 3'' Jonathan Pearse, 3*
PhJltWevler, 5'" ^^rnt'"'^'"'-^' ''' ''''''''' ^° '' '''^■
Richard Piatt, e'" Garret Van Wagenen, 5'"
Alber Pawling, 7'» Henry V.indenburgh, 6"- Corp' in 3- Re<ri.
Cornelius T. Jansen, 8'" merit. i' »" » ^vb^i
Nathaniel Conklin, 7"' Sergt. in Do.
Henry Dodge, 8'" Serg' in'Do.
Second Lietitenant.
Daniel Gano 1"
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General Montgomery's Arrangement.
Lewis Dubois appointed Major Nov' 25"' 1775.
Officers of 3^ Reg* of New York Vols, that were promoted.
Jacobus Bruyn, appointed 1" Captain Nov"' 25"' 1775.
David Dubois, appointed Capt. do, do.
Elias Van Bunschoten, app'' Cap' do, do.
Thomas Dewitt, app^ Cap' do, do.
Samuel Sacket, Lieut, in 4'" Reg' app'' Cap' Nov' 25"" 1775.
Isaiah Wool, of Cap' Lamb's Company of Artillery, appointed Cap' L' thereof
Nov' 25"> 1775.
List of Officers in Gen' Clinton's Brigade Recommended (by him) for the Standing
Army.
[Mil. Commit. 25: 849.]
Col° Pawling. Col. Graham.
■""Major Logan an Excellent Disciplinarian. Cap' Paine,
Cap' Clarke,
■•"Lieu' Neely,
■•■Lieu' Monnel,
Cap' Graham,
"""Lieu' Erwin,
Cap' Contine,
■•■Lieu' Schoonmaker.
Col° Thomas.
Cap' Piatt,
■•"Cap' Townsend,
■""Cap' Hunter,
Cap' De Livan,
+Lieu' & Adj' Hatfield,
■•"Lieu' Williams,
Lieu' Woodward,
Lieut. Marling, illiteral,
Lieu' Sherwood,
■•■Lieu' Isaac V. Wert,
■•■Lieu' Gray.
Cap' Stuart,
Cap' Hermanse,
■•■Lieu' Hopkins,
••■Lieu' Betts,
■^Lieu' Mead,
Cap' Piatt.
GoV Swarthoudt.
■•■Lieut. Col° Thomson,
■•■Cap' Goodwin,
■•■Cap' Duryee,
Cap' Swarthoudt,
Cap' Pierce,
Cap' Schenk,
■^Quarter Master V. Wyke,
■•■Lieu' Piatt,
■•■Lieut. Hyatt,
Lieu' Mott.
Co' JVichols.
■^Cap' Wood,
■^Cap' Little,
■•■Cap' Smith.
General Schuyler's List of Officers who served in Canada last Campaign.
[Mil. Ret. 2T : 166,]
A List of Officers of the four Regiments raised in New York in 1775, now in
Canada as they Rank— Feby 28, 1776.
Meld Officers.
Colo : James Clinton.
L' Cols. Peter Yates, at Albany.
L' Colo : John Nicolson.
Major Herman Zed wits.
Major Peter Gansevoort, Jun'
Major Lewis Dubois.
Captai?is.
Frederick V. Weisenfels, Jacobus S. Bruyn,
Tohn Vischer, Elisha Benedict,
Barent I. Ten Eyck, John Graham,
William Goforth, Robert Johnston,
Gershom Mott, ' David Palmer.
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ARRANGEMENT OF THE [1V77
V' Lieutenants. „, 1" Lieutenants.
Benjamin Evans, Richard Piatt,
William GiUeylen, Joseph Fitch,
Samuel Sackett, James Gregg,
Dirck Hansen, iS^'K^'J'fif^^' „
Elias Van Bunschoten, Ranald S. M'Dougall,
Aaron Austin, John Houston,
Samuel T. Pell, Isaac Van Wert,
John Copp, Daniel Gano,
Benjamin Pelton, Roswell Beebe,
Thomas Dewit, Timothy Hughes,
Jonathan Pearcy, Albert Pawling,
William M'Cune, Garret Van Waggenen,
Digby Odium, Alexander Brink,
Cornelius J. Jansen, Nicholas Van Rensselaer,
Matthias Clarke, William Martin,
Philip Dubois Bevier. William Matthevvman,
Isaac Hubbel,
James Dow, [Montreal.
George Nicholson — now Town Major of
List of the Officers of the four New York battalions raised in 1775, who have
accepted Commissions in Coll. Van Schaick's Regiment.
Capt. Daniel Mills, 1 Lt. Moses Martin,
Capt. Joseph McCracken, 2'' Lt. Guy Young,
1 Lieut. Andrew Fink, 2* Lt. John Barnes.
1 Lieut. Charles Graham,
List of the Officers' names of the Third Regiment of New York Continental Forces
commanded by Colonel Rudolphus Ritzeraa. [after Aug 1776.]
[Mil. Commit. 25 : 47G.]
No Chaplain.
Field Officers.
Rudolphus Ritzema, Col.
Frederick Wiesenfels, L' Col.
Andrew Billings, Major.
Staff Officers.
Jonathan Hallett, Adjt.
Robert Provoost, Q. Master.
Hunlock Woodruff, Surgeon.
Daniel Minema, Mate.
1" Company.
Daniel Denton, Capt., a good Officer but inactive & had better quit the Service.
Nathan Strong, 1°' Lieut., a very good Officer.
James Miller, 2^ Lieut., an Excellent Officer and would make a very good Cap-
tain to which office we recommend him.
Cadmiel Moore, Ensign, Sickly.
2'' Company.
Abraham Riker, Capt., a good Officer but inactive, of a sickly constitution & had
better quit the Service.
Jonathan Hallett, 1°' Lieut., A very excellent officer is adjutant to the Rcgme' and
will make a very good Captain to which office we recommend him.
Daniel Pelton, 2* Lieut., an active officer but wants solidity absented himself
without leave twice.
Jonathan Holmes, A very indifferent Officer.
3'' Company.
Cornelius Ilardenberg, Capt, Cashiered by a General Court Martial for defraud-
ing his men.
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Edward Lounsbury, T' Lieut., an excellent oiBcer would make a very good Cap-
tain & we recommend him as such.
Charles Newkerk, 2* Lieut. A good officer.
Jeremiah Clarke, Ensign, A good officer.
4'* Coirvpany.
Jonathan P. Horton, Capt., a very indifferent officer and had better be discontinued.
Joseph Youngs, 1°' Lieut. A very Low lived Fellow.
Isaac Sherwood, 2'* Lieut. A good Officer.
James Bruudidge, Ensign, indifferent la la.
5" Company.
David Hobby, Capt. A bad officer and at present under an arrest & will, in all
probability be cashiered.
James Miller, 1°' Lieut. A bad Officer.
Peter Benedict, 2* Lieut., a very Good Officer.
Caleb Lawrence, Ens. — Indifferent.
6" Company.
Amos Hutchins, Capt., of a low Turn and had better be dismissed the Service.
Patten Jackson, 1'' Lieut., may be continued.
Robert Wood, 2^ Lieut., a good Officer.
John Johnson, Ensign, Do.
7'* Com,pany.
Benjamin Pelton, Capt. An excellent Officer.
Elihu Marshall, 2^ Lieut., a good officer, will make a good Adjutant.
Thomas Cole, Ensign, very indifferent.
David Baldwin, 1°' Lieut. A very indifferent officer, the oldest L' in the Regi-
ment, & acting Cap' to Pearce's Company, who is dismissed the Service.
8" Company.
Nathan Pearce, Capt. Dismissed the Service by Gen' Washington.
John Dusenbury, 1"' Lieut. A bad Officer.
Zephaniah Piatt, 2'* L' A good officer.
Josiah Thornton, Ensign. Dismissed the Service, a very bad officer.
S' Well knowing the Importance of good officers in a Corps & Army & how
much we stand in need of a change in this respect, as we have been called upon (at
the least the Colonel has) by his Excellency the General to give the Characters of
the Officers of our Regiment, that such as are fit may be continued in & those that
are unfit may be dismissed the service, we have, notwithstanding the Delicacy of
the subject, readily complied with it, & do hereby declare upon Honor, that the
Characters we have wrote above opposite to the Officers names in our Regiment, is
to the best of our Judgment trne, & that we have done it Impartially without
Favoi', Fear, or Affection & that those Gentlemen whom we have recommended to
Captancies are well qualified to Execute them — We further Declare that the under
written Sergeants are qualified for Subaltern Commissions.
We are Sir Respectfully Your humble Servants,
RUD RITZEMA, Col
FRED WEISSENFELS, Lieut Col.
ANDREW BILLINGS, Major.
Sergeants Recommended to Subs Commissions.
Peter Sackett Serg' Major will make a very good Adjutant or a good Ensign.
Levy Dewitt. A good Q. Master. Q. M. Provost being appointed Pay Master to
the Regiment and can' hold but one Commission.
Andrew White, William Nothingham, Tjerick Beeckman,
Thomas Bushfield, Timothy Smith, N. B. Joseph Hanning.
Peter Dolson, N. B.
Ensign Wiesenfels of Colo Nicholson's Regiment. We shall be happy in having
him removed to this Regiment. L' Hougston & L' Pearce of General McDougall's
First Megiment will make very good Captains are excellent Officers and unprovided for.
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ARRANGEMENT OF THE
[1777
E.
Officers in the Four Continental Regiments of New York. [30 June 1775.J
[Mil. Oommit. 25 : 531.]
1=» (or New York)
ap. Alexander McDougall, Coll. (4)
ap. Rudolphus Ritzema, Lieut Coll. (3)
Donald Campbell, Major.
John Brogden, Adj'
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
Benjamin Ledger, Captain.
James Jarvis, 1'' Lieut.
Hughes, 2* Lieut.
Jacob Cheesman, Captain.
Aaron Austin, 1'' Lieut.
John Houston, 2* Lieut.
Gershom Mott, Captain.
Pelton, 1" Lieut.
Timothy Hughes, 2'' Lieut.
Marinus Willett, C.iptain.
William Gilliland, 1" Lieut.
Leonard Bleecker, 2'' Lieut.
Richard Van Varick, Captain.
David Van Home, 1" Lieut.
Daniel Gano, 2^ Lieut.
ap. John L.
2* (or Albany)
ap. Myndt Roseboom, Colo,
ap. Gosen Van Schaaick, Lieut Coll
Lucas Van Veghten, Major.*
ap. John Wendell, Qr Master,
ap. Bareut Ten Eyck, Adjutant
Peter Yates, Captain.
Henry Van Veghten, 1"' Lieut
, Gideon King, 2'' Lieut.
John Quackinbush, Capt.
Jonathan Pearcy, 1"' Lieut.
John Campbell, 2'' Lieut.
Fredrick Van Weisenfels, Captain.
John Alex' M'=Dougal, 1" Lieut.
Stephen Steel, 2* Lieut.
John Johnson, Captain.
William Brown, 1" Lieut.
Abraham Brasher, Jun' 2* Lieut.
Abraham A. Van Wyck, Captain.
Will" Leary, 1" Lieut.
John Beeckman, 2^ Lieut.
ap. William Goforth, Captain,
ap. James W. Pane, 1" Lieut,
ap. Parker M^Dougal, 1^ Lieut.
Linn, Surgeon.
ap. Stephen J. Schuyler, Capt.
ap. Barent Roseboom, 1'' Lieut,
ap. Dirck Hansen, 2'' Lieut.
Peter B. Norman, Capt.
Myndert A. Wemple, 1'' Lieut.
Jelles A. Fonda, 2'' Lieut.
Cornelius Van Dyck, Captain.
Cornelius Van Slyck, 1" Lieut.
Guy Young, 2'' Lieut.
Joseph M"=Cracken, Capt.f
Mores Martin, 1" Lieut.
John Barns, 2* Lieut.
ap. John Fisher, Capt.
ap. Benjamin Evans, r' Lieut.
ap. Joseph Fitch, 2'' Lieut.
ap. John Frey, Captain.
ap. Anthony Van Veghten, 1"' Lieut.
ap. .Matthew Warmood, 2''_ Lieut.
ap. Joel Pr.att, Captain.
ap. Benjamin Chattenden, 1'' Lieut
ap. Izi.ael Spencer, 2* Lieut.
* The eldest officers of Lucas Van Veghten i Peter Yates is to be Major 4. the other to be Cap.tain.
f Joseph MoCraoken belonged to Charlotte County; was grand juror at the opening of the first
court at Fort Edward, Oct. 19, 1773; commissioned Capt in (lie 2d N. Y. Conlincnials commanded by
Col. Goose Van Schaaick, 28 June, 1775; recommis.sioued 21 Nov.. 1776. and lo?t an arm at iho battle
of Monmouth, June 28, 1778; was promoted to be Major of the 4th N. Y. Continentals May 29, 1779,
and resigned his commission April 11, 1780. On 30 March, 1781, he was appointed a commissioner for
detecting and defeating conspiracies within this State, and 24 .Tnly, 1782, Lieutenant Colonel of the
regiment of Militia in Charlotte C->uniy, which county he represented in the Assembly in 1786, and the
County of Washington iu 1788 and 1789. Colonel McCracken died 5 May, 1825.
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ap. Hezekiat Baldwin, Captain. ap. Elisha Benedict, Captain.
ap. Nathaniel Rowley, 1" Lieut. Samuel Fletcher, 1" Lieut.
ap. Roswell Beeby, 2'' Lieut. Alex' Brink, 2* Lieut.
John Williams Surgeon.
If any Captain in Albany County stiould refuao tlie service, tliat vacancy to be filled up from Cum
berland County who have given up their nomination in favor of Elisha Benedict.
3* (or Ulster)
James Clinton ap* Coll.
Edward Flemming ap* Lieut Coll.
Cornelius D. Wynkoop ap* Major.
George Slosser ap* Adjutant.
James Hamilton, Qr Master.
Daniel Griffin, Captain. ap. John Hulbert, Captain.
Benjamin Marvin, 1'' Lieut. ap. John Davis, 1°' Lieut.
Nathaniel Norton 2* Lieut. ap. William Havens, 2* Lieut.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap.
ap. Elias Hasbrouck, Captain,
ap. Cornelius T. Jansen, 1'' Lieut,
ap. Albert Pawling, 2* Lieut.
ap. John Grinuell, Capt.
ap. William Phillips, Jun' 1°' Lieut.
ap. Phillip Conklin, 2* Lieut.
ap. Daniel Denton, Captain,
ap. Baltazer De Hart, r' Lieut.
Jonas Bellows, 2* Lieut.
John Nicholson, Captain.
Isaac Belknapp, 1'' Lieut.
David Dubois 2* Lieut.
Jacobus S. Bruyn, Capt.
Thomas De witt, 1°' Lieut.
James Gregg, 2* Lieut.
Andrew Billings, Capt.
Ezekiel Cooper, 1"' Lieut.
John Langdon, 2* Lieut.
Lewis Dubois, Captain. ap. Robert Johnson, Capt.
Elias Van Bunschoten, 1°' Lieut. ap. Martin Goetchius, 1'' Lieut.
Cornelius Adrianse, 2* Lieut. ap. Philip Du Bois Bevier, 2* Lieut.
Samuel Cooke, Surgeon.
4"" (or Dutchess).
ap. James Holmes, Coll.
ap. Philip Cortlandt, Lieut. Coll.
ap. Barnabas Tuthill, Major.
Benjamin Chapman, Qr Master.
Henry B. Livingston, Captain, ap. Daniel Mills, Capt.
Jacob Thomas, 1'' Lieut. ap. Elijah Hunter, 1°' Lieut.
Roswell Wilcoks, 2* Lieut. ap. John Bayley, 2* Lieut.
Jonathan Piatt, Capt.
David Dan, 1" Lieut.
Manning Bull, 2* Lieut.
Rufus Herrick, Captain.
Charles Graham, 1°' Lieut.
Jesse Thompson, 2* Lieut.
John R. Livingston, Capt.
Leonard Ten Brook, 1'' Lieut.
Andries Heermanse, 2* Lieut.
Jacobus Wynkoop, Captain.
Anthony Welsh, 1" Lieut.
Thomas Le Foy, 2* Lieut.
ap. Ebenezer Haviland, Surgeon.
Isaac Smith, D" Mate.
Vol. IL— 6
ap. Ambrose Horton, Capt.
ap. David Palmer, 1"' Lieut,
ap. Sam' Tredwell Pell, 2* Lieut.
ap. Nath' Woodard, Captain,
ap. Abraham Ricker, 1°' Lieut,
ap. Morris Hazard, 2* Lieut.
ap. Henry G. Livingston, Captain,
ap. Sam' Van Veghten, 1°' Lieut.
ap. William Mathewman, 2* Lieut.
ap. Joseph Benedict, Jun' Captain,
ap. William Wilcox, 2* Lieut.
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One Company of Artillery consisting of one hundred men. Including oflBcers to
bo drafted out of the within List, — and that John Lamb be appointed an additional
Officer to have the Command of that Company.
John Lamb, Captain.
Thomas Ivers, Capt. Lieut.
John Crane, 1" Lieut.
Martin Johnson, 2* Lieut.
Lt. Fireworker, Isaiah Wool.
State of the Rank of the Officers raised in the Colony of New York in the Tear
1115.
[Un. Commit. 25 : 94.]
Colotiels.
Goose Van Schaick.
Ziieiitenant Colonels.
Philip Van Cortlandt.
Jifajors.
Peter Gansevoort.
Captains.
1 Frederick V.Weisenfels, 13 William Goforth,
4 Henry B. Livingston, 14 Christopher P. Yates,
6 Marinus Willett,
6 Cornelius Van Dyck,
9 John Johnson,
11 John Hulbert,
3 Benjamin Marvin,
8 Samuel Sacket,
8 William Brown,
11 John Davis,
13 James W. Payne,
14 Andrew Fink,
1 Richard Piatt,
3 Nathaniel Norton,
6 Leonard Bleecker,
7 James Gregg,
9 Abraham E. Brasher,
11 William Havens,
William Top,
John L. Lynn,
Hunlock Woodruff,
15 Lewis Dubois,
1 9 John Grennel,
20 Ambrose Horton,
21 Richard Varrick,
1" Lieutenants.
15 Elias Van Buntschoten,
IG Charles Graham,
17 Aaron Austin,
20 Samuel T. Pell,
24 Elijah Hunter,
25 Benjamin Pelton,
2' Iiieutenants.
17 John Houston,
21 Daniel Gano,
25 Timothy Hughes,
27 Albert Pawling,
32 Thomas Lefoy,
Quarter Masters.
Henry Van Woert.
Surgeons.
Stephen M'^Crea,
Ebenezer Haviland.
1" Surgeons Mates.
Bedford Williams,
Edward Sands.
2'' Surgeons Mate
Joseph Marvin.
26 Joseph McCracken,
27 Jacobus Bruyn,
32 Jacobus Wynkoop,
33 Benjamin Ledger,
34 John Graham,
37 David Lyon.
26 Moses Martin,
27 Thomas Dewitt,
29 Jonathan Pearcy,
Cornelius T. Jansen,
Samuel Van Veghten,
Marinus Goetchius.
33 James M. Hughes,
34 Nicholas Van Rensselaer,
36 Thomas Lee,
39 Philip Dubois Bevier,
40 William Matthewman.
Samuel Cooke
John Stephens,
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Artillery Company.
John Lamb, Captain.
Thomas Ivers, Capt Lieu'
Joseph Crane, 1'' Lieut.
Martin Johnson, 2* Do.
Isaiah Wool, Lieut Fireworker.
The following names of Officers are erased from the above List either on account
of promotion, resignation or death :
Colonels.
Alexander M°Dougal, James Clinton, James Holmes.
Rudolphus Ritzema,
&erman Zedwitz,
2 John Fisher,
3 Daniel Griffin,
1 John Nicholson,
8 Joseph Benedict,
10 Barent J. Ten Eyck,
12 Nathaniel Woodward,
16 Rufus Herriet,
17 Jacob Cheesman,
1 John A. M^Dougall,
2 Benjamin Evans,
4 Jacob Thomas,
5 William Gilleland,
6 Cornelius Van Slyck,
1 David Dubois,
10 Dirck Hansen,
12 Abraham liiker.
2 Joseph Fitch,
4 Isaac Paddock,
6 Guy Young,
8 Gould Bouton,
10 John G. Lansing,
12 John Lawrence.
13 Ranald S. M'Dougall,
prisoner.
14 John Keyser, Jun'
John Brogden,
John Fillman,
James Hamilton,
Ziieut Colonels.
Peter Yates,
Majors.
Henry Livingston,
Captains.
18 George White,
22 Hezekiah Baldwin,
23 Andrew Billings,
24 Daniel Mills,
25 Gersham Mott,
28 Jonathan Piatt,
29 John Quackenboss,
1" Z/ieictenants.
18 Jervis Mudge,
19 Samuel Smith,
21 John Copp,
22 Nathaniel Rowley,
23 Ezekiel Cooper,
28 David Dan,
30 William M'Cune,
31 Bathazer De Hart,
2'' Lieutenants.
15 Andrew T. Lawrence,
16 Jesse Thompson,
18 Eleazer Grant,
19 Alexander Ketchem,
20 Isaac Van Wert,
22 Roswell Beebee,
23 John Langdon,
24 Miles Oakley,
26 John Barns,
Adjutants.
Henry Van Woerdt,
George L. Schroeter
Quarter blasters.
Benjamin Chapman,
Cornelius D. Wynkoop.
Barnabus Tuthill.
30 Elisha Benedict,
31 Daniel Denton,
35 Elias Hasbrouck,
36 Jacobus Rosecrans,
38 Joel Pratt,
39 Robert Johnston,
40 Daniel Palmer.
32 Anthony Welph,
Digby Odium,
Gideon King,
Matthias Clai-ke,
Benjamin Chittenton,
Philip Dubois Bevier,
William Crane,
28 Manning Bull,
29 Garret Wagenen, p'
30 Alexander Brink,
31 Geoi'ge Hamilton Jack-
son,
35 Petrus Roggen,
37 John Beeckraan,
38 Israel Spencer,
39 William Martin.
Job Mulford.
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ARRANGEMENT OF THE
[iin
List of officers of Van Schaick, Nicholsons, and Wynkoops Regiments, trans-
mitted by Maj. Gen. Schuyler, 7 October 1776.
[Miscel. Pap. 34 : 236.]
Van SchaicK's.
Goose Van Schaick, Colonel.
Peter Gansevoort, Jun' L' Colonel.
Eleazer Curtis, Major, belongs to Connecticut.
Peter B. Tears, Adjutant.
Budd, Surgeon.
Captains. JFirst Iiieutenants.
Joseph M'^Crackin, Guy Young,
James Van Rensselaer, re- John Barnes,
signed,
Andrew Fink,
Benjamin Hicks,
Job Wright,
David Van Ness,
Robert Edmenston,
Moses Martin.
Luther Bissel,
Thomas Hoit,
John M°CIung,
Captains.
Gershatai Mott,
Elisha Benedict,
John Graham,
Robert Johnston,
Ezekiel Cooper,
Benjamin Evans,
Dirck Hansen,
John Copp.
Charles F. Van Wiesenfels,
Francis Shaw,
Asa Holmes,
Henry Deifendorf,
Charles Parsons,
Ebenezer Hill,
Holtham Dunham,
Peter S. Vosburgh,
Michael Ryan.
Ensigns.
John Denning,
Jonathan Brown,
George Palmer,
Nicholson^s.
John Nicholson, Colonel,
John Vischer, Lieu' Colonel,
John Brogdon, Adjutant,
Israel Evans, Chaplain,
Joseph Marvin, Surgeon.
Pirst Lieutenants.
Digby Odium,
John G. Lansing,
William Martin,
Timothy Hughes,
Isaac Hubble,
John Brogdon,
Second Lieutenants.
Job Cook,
Tobias Van Veghten,
James Clark,
William Moulton,
Nanning V. Der Heyden,
George^ Sythes,
John J. Van Ness,
Philip Conyne.
Nicholas Kettle,
John Perkins Wendell.
Ensigns.
Peter Hartan,
Thomas Lennington,
Samuel Prebble,
Second Lieutejiants.
Isaac Nichols,
Nathaniel Henry,
Francis Brendly,
Thomas Nicholson,
William Belknap,
Thomas M'=Clallen,
Isaac Guinon,
John Blackuey.
John Blackney,
Thomas Logan.
Wi/nkoop's.
Cornelius D. Wynkoop, Colonel,
Philip Cortlandt, Lieu' Colonel,
Thomas Williams, Quarter Master.
Captains.
Cornelius Van Santvoort,
John H. Wendell,
Samuel Van Veghten,
Herman Vosburgh,
Gerrit Veeder,
Henry O'Hara,
Robert M'=Kean,
Jacob Seeber.
Eirst Lieutenants.
Barent S. Van Salisbury,
John Ten Broeck,
Solomon Pendleton,
Abner French,
Abraham Becker,
Jacob House,
John Hoghkerk,
Abdiel Sherwood.
Second Lieutenants,
Isaac Bogert,
John Welch,
David Bates,
Albert Van Der Werken,
Obadiah Vaughan,
John Seeber,
John Ball,
Levy Stockwell.
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JEnsigns.
John Ostraiider, Samuel Wilson, Daniel Everitt,
Abraham Hardenburgh, David Becker, William Scudder,
Ephraim Snow, John Dunn,
The above is a List of the Officers in the three above mentioned Regiments.
Those m Van Schaicks & Nicholson's are placed in the order in which they Rank
in their respective Regiments. The order of Rank of those of Wynkoops, I am
informed is not ascertained.
Arrangement of Officers of Colo. Van Schaicks Regiment. Indorsed IIIQ.
[Mil. Commit. 25: 468.]
Colonel, Goose Van Schaick.
Lieut. Colo., Peter Gansevoort, Jun'
Major, Eliazer Curtis, Connecticut.
not fit to be a major, v. g., Joseph M'Kraken, 1 Captain.
bad, John Barnes, 2* first Lieut.
Dead, Luther Bissel, 8"" Second Lieut.
bad, Jolin M'Clung, 2* Ensign.
James Van Renssalaer, 2^ Captain.
bad, Ebenezer Hill, S'* First Lieut.
bad, James Clark, 2* Second Lieut.
g., Andrew Finck, 3'* Captain.
midling, Henry DifiendorfF, 3* First Lieut.
V. g., Tobias Van Veghten, 1" Second Lieut.
V. g., John Denny, 3* Ensign.
v. g., Benjamin Hicks, 4"" Captain.
b., Guy Younar, 1" First Lieut.
Indifferent, Nanning V. D. Heyden, 4"" Second Lieut.
Indifferent, Jonathan Brown, 4"= Ensign.
b., Job Wright, 5'" Captain.
Indifferent, Holtham Dunham, 6"" First Lieut.
Good adjutant, very good, George Sythes, 5'" Second Lieut.
Indif Palmer, 6*'' Ensign.
good, David Van Ness, 6"" Captain.
Indiff' Peter T. Vosburgh, 7'" First Lieut.
Indiff* John T. Van Ess, 6"' Second Lieut.
Scoundrel, Nicholas Kettle, e*"" Ensign.
bad, Robert Edraunston, , 7"' Captain.
Indiff' Mich' Ryan, 8'" 1" Lieut.
Good, Phi : Conyn, '?"' Second Lieut.
midling, Moses Martin, 8'" Captain.
good, Charles Parsons, 4"' First Lieut.
bad, William Moulton, 3^ Second Lieut.
bad, Thomas Hoit, 1" Ensign.
good, Q. Master Henry Van Woort.
good adjt., Adjutant Peter B. Tears.
bad, Surgeon ■ Budd.
Resignations (6 Dec, 1'7V6) of Officers lately appointed on the new Arrangement.
[Mil. Commit. 25: 851, 854; 35: 321.]
John Hulburt, Lieut.-Coll. 4tli Battalion.
Captains.
John Johnston, Capt. in the 2* Battalion, Samuel Van Veghte, 1'' Battalion,
Richard Piatt, do 2* do Lieutenants.
Elijah Hunter, do 2* do James M. Hughes, 1 Lieut 2* Batt.
Gerrit Veeder, do 1'' do
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2'' Lieutenants.
Ebenezer Mott, 2'' Lieut 4"» Batt. _
John Lansing, do 1°' Battalion,
Ensigns.
Joshua Drake, Ensign 4"" Batt.
John Vernor, do 1'' do
John J. Ten Eyck, do 1" do
Abraham G. Lansing, Ensign 1'' Batt.
John Johnson.
Peter S. Schuyler, do 1" do
Joseph Hanning.
Peter Hogoboom, do 1'' do
Benjamin Curtis, Surgeon.
Petitions of Sundry Persons
for Commissions in N. York Regiments.
[Mil.
Commit. 25: 648.]
Abr" Van Wyck,
Capt"
John Vregenburgh, Lieut.
Robt. R. Randell,
Capf
Daniel Pel ton, do
Philip Brooks,
Commission.
John W. Watson's, do
Adrian D. Ron da,
Capt"
Joseph Marschalk, Captain or Lieut
W-" A. Forbush,
Capt»
John Whily, 1
Aron Van Hook,
Benj. Walker,
Capt" or Lieut. John Van Winkle, 1 -o ^v
John Sanford, f" Petition.
Jacob Reed,
2^ Lieut.
James Barrett. J
Sam' Young,
do or Ensign William Mier, ' Lieut.
Matthew Clarkson,
Comraiss"
Ralph Furman, Commission.
James Barrett,
Lieut.
John Whily (distiller), do
John Burger,
Lieut.
Corn' Roosevelt, do
James Prichard,
do
Wm. De Peyster, do
John Mason for Chaplain.
Andrew Harkness for an Ensign. Recommended by James Clinton.
John Clorgherty for Quai'termaster.
Neheraiah Carpenter, willing to accept.
Silas Gray, for a Lieutenantcy. Recommended by Coll. Cans''
Josiah Hubbard, for an Ensign.
Jeremiah Lansingh, for Paymaster, by Genl Ten Broeck,
Wm. Erskin, for an Ensigncy, by Capt. Codwise for his Comp'
Names of Coll. Lasher's Officers.
David Cree,
Sam' Morlidge,
Geoi'ge Masavit,
Edward Duncomb,
Jn° Fairley,
John Terrell,
Andrew Oughterson,
Corn" Becker,
Benj. Barris,
George Lucom,
John Waldrin, \- all privates.
Joseph Fortune,
Fredrick Stymes,
Benj" Davis,
Recommendations.
[Mil. Commit. 25: 8G3.]
Benjamin Titus recommended for 2'' Lieut by several officers.
Daniel Lawrence recommended by Ja' Clinton.
Theophilus Beeckmans for Capt ~]
John Banker do i. ^ „ o i , , -, », .
William Leonard do f "^ ^°^^ Stockholm and Major Abeel
John Hardbergh do I
Philip Pelton,
Captain or Quar-
termaster.
Edward Nicol (Benj.
Nicol's son),
James Alner,
Henry Livingston,
Philip Brashier,
Adjutant.
Henry Tiebout,
Nich" Fish,
2'' Lieut.
Henry Brasher,
do
Wiir Wilcock,
do 3 Lieut.
Ab" B. Bancker,
Comss"
George Harson,
Ab™ Brasher,
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Thomas Beeckman "|
Thomas Warner J- for a Lieutenantcy by Coll Stockholm and Major Abeel
John Vredenburgh I
Hicks )
North [• tor Do By Do
Edward Dunscomb )
Jeronimus Hogland for Adjutant By Do
Edward Meecks
James Blake
Prentice Bowen
Aspinwall Cornwall
John M'Foght
John Sanford for Adjutant do do
N. B._ There is on the file a list of Coll. Malcolm's officers, and those who are fit
for service noted down (see the list).
Fish, llecom* for a majority, By Genl Scott
James Hinchman for an Ensign, By Capt Jacob Wright
Guy Young for a Lieut ) t> /-^ n tt c i • ,
Peak for an Ensigncy \ ^^ ^o"- ^^^ ^chaick
John Johnson, a 1°' Lieut in 1" Batt., By Major Ledyard
Tjerck De Witt, for a Lieut, By James Clinton
Thomas Brinkly, for a Capt. Recomended, By himself
Benjamin Marvin, for a Lieut. By himself, By Hulbert
John M'^Kinster for a Capt. ) t> t. i ^T
Thomas M^Kinster a Lieut [ By Robert Yates
Peter M'^Gee, for a Lieut or Ensign, By his brother
John Spoor, for an Ensign, By Coll R. V. Rensselaer
Smith for a Lieut Coll., By Coll. Livingston
Francis Harmore, for Quartermastei-, By Genl Clinton
Henry K. Van Rensselaer, for a Majority, By the delegates of Albany
Barret, for Ensign, By Coll. Livingston
Hunlock Woodruff, for Surgeon, By do
Robert Wood, for an Ensign, By Mr Jay in behalf of the
Com' of Conv"
Nathaniel Piatt, recom^ for a Capt, By John Sloss Hobart
Jacob Wright, do do Company, By Genl Scott
Benjamin Marvin, do Lieut, By John Sloss Hobart
Henry Diefendorph, do do By Jacob Cuyler
Theodocins Fowler, do 1" Lieut to Capt Walker, By Major Ledger
Ezekiel Cooper, Appointed by Genl Mont-
gomery
Lawrence, for a Lieut, By James Clinton
Peter Magee, for a Lieut, By his brother
David Ellison, for a Lieut,
Peter Elsworth, do By Ja" Clinton
Guy Young 1
Nathaniel Henry V recom'' for Lieuts By Coll. Van Schaick
Timothy Hughes )
Silas Gray, for 2'' Lieut, By Coll Godwic
Jonathan Brown
Francis Shaw V for Ensign, By Coll Van Schaick
Barret )
Abner French, for a Lieutenantcy
John Broughton, Recommended,
Hugh M'Clallon, do
John Nichols, do
Simeon Gregier, do By Major Fonda
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Abner French
Albert V. D'Werke }■ Recom* By Major Fonda
Gerrit Putnam
Gilbert Strang, for an Ensign, By Capt Sackett
Hugh Galbreath, do in Captain Houston's
Company,
M^Clannon, for an Ensign in Captain Austin's
Company,
George Denneson, for an Ensign, By Ja' Clinton
Cornelius Bicker, By An'' Rutgers
John J. Meyers, for an Ensign, By Sec'^ M'^Kisson
Jacobus A. Rosa, do in Jackson's Comp''. . . By J. Clinton
Joseph Harper, do
Moore, do
Ensign Tremper, Recommended, By Phil Livingston Esq
Leonard Gansevoort, Junr.,
John Tobias Ten Eyck,
Appointments.
[Mil. Commit. 25 : 851, 854.]
Abraham Rycker, a Captain in the 2^ Battalion in the Room of John Johnson.
John Copp, a Capt in the first Batt.
Robert M^Keene, do
Barent J. Ten Eyck, do
Josiah Bagley, Ensign in the 3* Battalion (Gansevoort's).
Samuel Lewis, Ensign in 3* Batt, Svvartwoudt's Company.
Christopher Hutton, Ensign in 3^ Batt, Tiebout's.
Jeremiah C. Muller, do do
( Edward Dunscomb, 2^ Lieut in Coll Lasher's.
Prisoners. J. Joronimns Hooghland, Adjutant & Lieut in do.
( Garrit Van Waganaer.
Simon Gregoire, Ensign.
Lee, a Captain in Dubois's.
Rosekrans do
List of Line Officers in the Five N. Y. Continental Regiments in 1777.
[Mil. Commit. 25 : 544.]
1" battalion.
1" 4ti.
Joseph McKracken, Capt. John Copp, Captain.
Gilbert Kmg, 1"' Lieut. Barrent S. Salisbury, 1" Lieut.
John Dmny, 2^ Lieut. Ephraim Snow, 2'» Lieut.
Jonathan Brown, Ensign. James Burnet, Ensign.
2 5th
John Graham, Capt. Benjamin Hicks, Captain.
Nicholas Van Rensselaer, P' Lieut. Charles Parsons, 1" Lieut
Nathaniel Henry, 1" Lieut. Samutl Thorn, 2" Lieut
Thomas Hicks, Ensign. Wilhelmus Ryckraan, Ensign
3'' gth
Andrew Fink Captain David Van Ness, Captain.
Tobias Van Vight, 1" Lieut. John Hooshkerk, 1" Lieut.
Bartholemew Van Valkenburg, 1^ Lieut. Abraham Hardenbergh, 2* Lieut
Jacob Ja Clock, Ensign. Jacob H. Wendell, Ensi"-n
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Robert McKeene, Captain. John H. Wendell, Capt.
John C. Ten Broeck, 1" Lieut. Adiel Sherwood, 1"' Lieut.
William Scudder, 2* Lieut. John Oostrander, 2* Lieut.
James Moore, Ensign. Jeremiah C. Miller, Ensign.
Ebenezer Haviland, Surgeon.
2'' Battalion.
Abraham Ryker, Capt.
Matthew Clark, 1" Lieut.
William Monday, 2* Lieut.
Peter Dolson, Ensign.
2*
Benjamin Pelton, Capt.
Abner French, 1'' Lieut.
Jacob Bamper, 2* Lieut.
Tjirck Beeckman, Ensign.
3*
Charles Graham, Capt.
James Miller, 1"' Lieut.
James Fairly, 2'' Lieut.
Robert Wood, Ensign.
4th
Samuel T. Pell, Captain.
Isaac Sherwood, 1" Lieut.
George Johnson, 2* Lieut.
Andrew White, Ensign.
Barrcnt Ten Eyck, Capt.
Robert Wood, 1"' Lieut.
Gilbert James Livingston, 2* Lieut.
William Glenny, Ensign.
gth
Jacob Wright, Captain.
Isaac Van Wert, 1"' Lieut.
Charles Wiessenfels, 2'' Lieut.
Gerrit Van Wagenen, Ensign.
Jonathan Hallet, Capt.
Christopher Codwise, 1"' Lieut.
Jihn Hardenbergh, 2* Lieut.
Joseph Harper, Ensign,
gth
Edward Lounsberry, Capt.
Charles Newkerk, 1" Lieut.
Jeremiah Clarke, 2'^ Lieut.
William Nottingham, Ensign.
S"* Battalion.
Elias Van Bunschooten, Capt.
Henry Dieffendorf, 1°' Lieut.
Thomas Oostrander, 2^ Lieut.
Peter McGee, Ensign.
2*
Thomas De wit, Capt.
William Taylor, 1" Lieut.
Benjamin Bogardus, 2* Lieut.
John Spoor, Ensign.
Coi'nelius T. Jansen, Capt.
Nanning Vander Hyden, 1" Lieut.
Moses Yeoman, 2^ Lieut.
Josiah Bagley, Ensign.
Abraham Swartwoudt, Capt.
Philip Conine, 1'' Lieut.
Gilbert R. G. Livingston, 2* Lieut.
Samuel Lewis Ensign.
Hunlocke
Aaron Aorson, Capt,
John Bail, 1*' Lieut.
Gerrit Staats, 2'* Lieut.
Eldert Ament, Ensign,
gth
James Gregg, Capt.
Levi Stockwell, 1"' Lieut.
Thomas Warner, 2* Lieut.
George Deunison, Ensign.
Hth
Henry Tiebout, Capt.
Isaac Bogert, 1"' Lieut.
Thomas SicClennen, 2^ Lieut.
Christopher Hutton, Ensign,
gth
John Houston, Capt.
John Welch, 1" Lieut.
Prentice Bowen, 1^ Lieut.
William Hillreath, Ensign.
Woodruff, Surgeon.
4'" Battalion.
Samuel Sacket, Capt.
Nathaniel Norton, 1" Lieut.
John Smith, 2'' Lieut.
Gilbert Strang, Ensign.
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John Davis, Captain.
William Havens, 1'' Lieut.
Silvanns Conklin 2'' Lieut.
Caleb Brewster, Ensign.
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Jonathan Purcy, Capt.
John Van Antwerpe, 1'' Lieut.
Peter Van Bunschooten, 2^ Lieut.
Rudolphus Van Hovenbergh, Ensign.
4th
William Jackson, Capt.
Benjamin Marvin, 1" Lieut.
Cornelius Bicker, 2^ Lieut.
Joseph Frylock, Ensign.
Nathan Strong, Captain.
Edward Conklin, 1" Lieut.
Peter Elsworth, 2* Lieut.
James Barroe, Ensign.
N.B.-
Benjamin Walker, Capt.
Fowler, 1'' Lieut.
Silas Gray, 2* Lieut.
Simon Cregier, Ensign.
hth
Israel Smith, Captain.
Edward Dunscomb, V* Lieut.
Thomas Hunt, 2"' Lieut.
Isaac Rose, Ensign.
gth
Jonathan Titus, Capt.
John Lloyd, 1" Lieut.
Abraham Hyatt, 2* Lieut.
John Punderson, Ensign.
-Peter Vonck, Q. Master.
Jacobus Rosecrans, Capt.
Henry Dodge, 1" Lieut.
Samuel Dodge, 2* Lieut.
Henry Swartwoudt, Ensign.
5'* Battalion.
John Johnson, Capt.
Henry Vanden Bergh, 1" Lieut.
James Betts, 2'* Lieut.
Henry J. Vanden Bergh, Ensign.
Leonard Bleecker, Capt.
Patten Jackson, 1'' Lieut.
Jolni Foreman, 2* Lieut.
Edward Weaver, Ensign.
John Hamstramck, Capt.
Andrew Lawrence, 1" Lieut,
Daniel Lawrence, 2^ Lieut.
Archibald Thompson, Ensign.
James Stewart, Captain.
John Burnet, 1°' Lieut.
Alexander M^Arthur, 2^ Lieut.
John McCloughrey, Ensign.
4th
Philip Dubois Bevier, Capt.
Thomas Brinkley, 1" Lieut.
Samuel English, 2^ Lieut.
Jacobus Sleght, Ensign.
Henry Goodwin, Captain.
Solomon Pendleton, 1" Lieut.
Ebenezer Mott, 2^ Lieut.
Abraham Leggett, Ensign.
gth
Thomas Lee, Captain.
Henry Pawling, 1" Lieut.
Daniel Birdsall, 2* Lieut.
Thomas Beyux, Ensign.
Henry Dubois, Adjutant.
John Coates, Surgeon.
Nehemia Carpenter, Q. Master.
Hugh McClellan, 2 lent.
Albert Pawling, aid Major.
Teunis Tappen, paymaster.
Memorandum endorsed on the above List.
L' Col Weissenfels informs that Insign Thomas Bushfield was taken Prisoner at
Pluckhmi in New-Jersey, Carried to Brunswic, and there, rather than continiie \l
prison enlisted with the Enemy and took the Oath of fidelity to George-after-
wards left them, and is now at Fish Kill. The Col. begs to lay the propriety of thia
Gent" continuance m Service before the Committee. Jan. 26, [1777^
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[Mil. Commit. 25: 172.]
Colonels.
In 1775. In 1776.
Coll. of 2^ Batt., Coll. of a Regiment.
Rankin 1777.
1. Goose Van Schaick, Esq.
2. Philip Van Courtlaudt,
Esq.
3. Peter Gansevoort, Esq.,
4. Lewis Dubois, Esq.,
6. Henry B. Livingston, Esq.
1. FrederickWeisenfels,Esq.
2. Marinus Willett, Esq.,
3. Cornelius Van Dyck, Esq.,
Jacobus Bruyn, Esq.,
Pierre Regnier.
Christopher P. Yates,
Benjamin Ledyard,
Robert Cochran,
Jacob Morris,
Nicholas Fish,
1. Barent Ten Eyck,
2. Joseph McCracken,
3. John Graham,
5. Samuel Sackett,
Lieut.-Coll. 4"^ Batt. Lieut.-Coll. 4"" Batt.
Major of 2* Batt.,
a 15"' Captain,
a 4"" Captain,
Lieut.- CoU'.
1°' Captain,
5'" Captain,
6"' Captain,
27'-' Captain,
6. John Davis,
7. Abraham Ryker,
8. Andrew Fink.
9. Elias Van Bunschoten,
13. John Copp,
14. Benjamin Pelton,
15. Thomas De Witt,
Jonathan Piercy,
17. Cornelius T. Jansen,
4. Jacobus Rosekrans,
18. Benjamin Hicks,
19. William Jackson,
20. David Van Ness,
21. Abraham Swartwoudt,
23. John H. Wendell,
22. Robert M'=Keene,
24. Jacob Wright,
25. James Stewart,
26. Philrjj Dubois Bevier,
27. Henry Godwin,
28. John Hamstraraick,
29. Leonard Bleecker,
30. Nathan Strong,
32. Jonathan Hallett,
33. Benjamin Walker,
34. Edward Lounsberry,
85. James Gregg,
86. John Johnston,
14"' Captain,
33'' Captain,
Captains.
10'" Captain,
26'" Captain,
34'" Captain,
8'" 1" Lieut.,
11'" 1" Lieut.,
12'" 1" Lieut.,
14'" 1" Lieut.
15'" 1^' Lieut.,
2'* 1" Lieut.
25'" 1"' Lieut.,
27'" 1" Lieut.,
29'" 1"' Lieut.,
35'" 1'' Lieut.,
36'" Captain,
39'" 2* Lieut.,
6'" 2* Lieut.
7'" 2* Lieut.,
Lieut.-Coll. of V. Schaick's Batt.
Appointed by Congress a Coll.
Lieut.-Coll. of Clinton's Batt.
Lieut.-Coll. to Ritzema's Batt.
Coll. of the draft Militia.
Appointed Lieut.-Coll. to Dubois'
Batt.
2'* Capt. 1" Batt.
A Capt. in Elmore's Batt.
Aid-de-Camp to Gen'l Lee.
Brig. Major to Gen'l Scott.
Lieut.-Coll. of the Alb»' draft Mi-
litia.
1'' Capt. in Van Schaick's Regt.
3* Capt. in Nicholson's Regt.
Appointed a Capt. in Canada by
Gen'l Montgomery.
3^ Capt. in the 2'' Batt.
2* Capt. in the 3* Batt.
Capt. in Van Schaick's Regt.
2'' Capt. in Coll. Dubois' Regt.
Capt. in Nicholson's Regt.
7'" Capt. in the Z^ Batt.
3'^ Capt. in Dubois' Regt.
8'" Capt. in Dubois' Regt.
3* Capt. in the 2'* Batt.
4'" Capt. in Van Schaick's Regt.
5'" Capt. in the 2'' Batt.
6'" Capt. in Van Schaick's Regt.
7'" Capt. in the 2'' Batt.
Capt. in the 4'" Batt.
Capt. in the 4'" Batt.
Capt. in Lasher's Regt. M
Capt. in Malcolm's Regt. M.
5'" Capt. in Dubois Regt.
Capt. in Swartwoudt's Regt. M
Capt. in Canada.
1" 1" Lieut, 1" Batt.
1=' 1" Lieut., 3'' Batt.
2* 1" Lieut., 3^ Batt.
3"* 1=' Lieut., 1'' Batt.
3'' r' Lieut., 3'* Batt.
1°' 1°' Lieut. Dubois' Regt.
4'" 1"' Lieut. 1" Batt.
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SI. Israel Smith,
38. Henry Tiebout,
39. Jonathan Titus,
40. John Houston,
41. Thomas Lee,
John Wiley,
John Grennell,
Sara'l Van Veghten,
Gerrlt Veeder,
Elijah Hunter,
Richard Piatt,
Albert Pawling (sup. Maj)
Chai'les Graham,
Aaron Aorson,
-^am'l T. Pell,
Jonathan Pearcy,
Abraham E. Brasher,
Rank in 1115
IV" 2* Lieut.,
36'" 2^ Lieut.,
ID'" Capt.,
1. Matthew Clark,
2. Nathaniel Norton,
3. Guy Young,
4. Wm. Havens,
6. Nicholas Van Rensselaer,
11. Charles Parsons,
10. Henry Diefendorph,
15. John Hoghkerck,
8. John C. Ten Broeck,
12. Adiel Sherwood,
7. Barent Staats Salisberry.
13. Patten Jackson,
14. John Lloyd,
17. Tobias Van Veghte,
1 6. James Miller,
18. John Ball,
19. Edward Conklin,
20. Charles Newkerk.
21. John Welch,
22. Nanning Van der Heyden,
23. Isaac Sherwood,
24. Levi Stockwell,
25. Henry Pawling,
26. Isaac Bogert,
27. Robert Wood,
28. Philip Conine,
29. William Tapp,
30. Abner French,
5. Isaac Van Wert,
Christopher Codwise,
Theodicius Fowler,
Edward Dunscomb,
Henry Dodge,
John Burnet,
Thomas Brinkley,
Henry Vandenburgh,
Andrew Lawrence,
9. Solomon Pendleton,
16'" 1"' Lieut.,
17'" 1" Lieut,
20'" 1»' Lieut.,
29'" 1=' Lieut.,
9'" 2* Lieut.,
If^rst Lieutenants.
37'" 1" Lieut.,
3* 2* Lieut.,
6'" 2* Lieut.,
11'" 2" Lieut.,
34«" 2* Lieut.,
Rank in 1776
4'" ]=' Lieut. 2^ Batt.
7'" 1" Lieut. 1" Batt.
8'" 1" Lieut. 2" Batt.
2* 5'" Lieut. 2« Batt.
4'" Capt. 1" Batt.
2* Capt. 4'" Batt.
6'" Capt. 4'" Batt.
Capt. in Clinton's Brig. M.
6'" Capt. Dubois' Regt.
7'" do do do
2* 1" Lieut. Dubois' Regt.
A volunteer in service.
3^ 1" Lieut. Dubois' Regt.
1" Lieut. 1" Batt.
21" 2'' Lieut.,
1" 1" Lieut. 3* Batt.
1" Lieut, in Van Schaick's B'att.
3* 5'" Lieut. 2* Batt.
4'" 1" Lieut, in Van Schaick'b,
Z^ 1" Lieut. do do
7'" 1" Lieut. 4'" Batt.
2" 1" Lieut do
4'" 1" Lieut. do
J" 1" Lieut. do
6'" 1" Lieut. 3* do
7'" 1" Lieut. 2" do
2* 2'^ Lieut. Van Schaick's.
1" 2* Lieut. 3* Batt,
2* 2* Lieut. 4'" do
3* 2* Lieut. 2* do
3* 2* Lieut. 3* do
3* 2^ Lieut. 4'" do
4'" 2" Lieut. Van Schaick's.
4'" 2* Lieut. S* Batt.
4'" 2* Lieut. 4'" do
5'" 2* Lieut. 2* do
5'" 2^ Lieut. 4'" do
6'" 2* I^ieut. 3* Batt.
7'" 2* Lieut. Van Schaick's.
8'" 2* Lieut. 2^ Batt.
4'" 1" Lieut. 4'" do
3* 1" Lieut. 4'" Bait.
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Second Lieutenants :
Rankin 1775.
Rankin 1776.
Gilbert R. Livingston,
1" Ensign 1" Batt.
Wm Munday,
2* do do
John Denny,
3^ Ensign in V. Schaicks,
Silvanus Conklin,
3" do i^ Batt
Jeremiah Clark,
3« do 3* do
John Ostrander,
3* do 4'" do
Wm. Sender,
i"- do do do
Abraham Hardenbergh,
5'" do do do
Ephraim Snow,
6'" do Van Schaick's
Gilbert James Livingston,
6'" do 2* Batt.
George Johnson,
6* do 3* do
James Fairly,
7'^ do 1" do
Charles F. Weisenfels,
do Nichols Regt
Nathaniel Henry,
2* 2* Lt in Coll.
Bartholomew Van Valkenburgh,
Samuel Thorn,
Lieut in Albany Rangers
Jacob Bampier,
John L. Hardenburgh,
Lieut in draft Militia
Thos Oostrander,
Benjamin Bogardus,
Gerrit Staats,
Lieut in Albany Rangers
Thomas Warner,
6'" 2* Lieut Coll. Nichols
Thomas M'^Clannen,
Lieut do
Prentice Bowen,
i"" 2* Lieut Malcolm's Regt.
Peter Van Bunschoten,
Cornelius Bicker,
Peter Elsworth,
Silas Gray,
Thomas Hunt,
Abraham Hyatt,
Samuel Dodge,
John Foreman,
Alex' M'^Arthur,
Samuel English,
James Betts,
Daniel Lawrence,
Ebenezer Mott,
Daniel Bird sail.
•
John Van Antwerpe,
Ensigns :
Rankin 1777,
Lt in draft Militia.
Jonathan Brown,
. Joseph Harper,
Joseph Frylock
Thomas Hicks,
Wm. Nottingham,
James Barret,
Jacob Ja. Clock,
Peter Magee,
Simeon Gregier,
Wilhelmus Ryckman,
John Spoor,
Isaac Rose,
Jacob H. Wendell,
Josiah Bagley,
John Punderson,
James Moore,
Samuel Lewis,
Henry Swartwoudt,
Bonj. Gilbert,
Eldert Ament,
Edward Weaver,
Jeremiah C. MuUer,
George Dennison
John M'CIoughery,
Peter Dolson,
Christopher Hutton,
Jacobus Sleght,
Tjerck Beeckraan,
Wm. Galbreath, 8'" 2
^ Lieut Heniy J. Vaudenberah,
Robert Wood,
Nichols Regt in 1776. Archibald Thompson,
Andrew White,
Gilbert Strong,
Abraham Leggett,
Wm. Glenny,
Caleb Brewster,
Thomas Beyoux.
Tunis Van Wagenen,
RudolphusVan Hovenburgh,
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Weitchester County Volunteers.
[UiL Commit. 25 : 778.]
A Role of the Officers that are Destitute of Commishons aCording to their Rank
in Coll" Cornelious Humfreys Reg'
Brinton Paine, Maj"'
Cap' William Mead, 1"' Lieu' Joshua Champain,
Isaac Bloom, John JVPNeali,
William Chamberlen. Ebenezer Hatch.
2* Lieu' Edmund Ferlee, Ins John Vanderburt.
Reuben Doty.
Staff.
David Doty, Adj' Epheraim Hasten, Quar' Master.
Pleas to send Comishons for the above persons aCording to their Ranks.
[January 1777.] CORNELIUS HUMFREY, Colo'
Instructions to Captain Haasbrouclc and others.
[Associations, &c., 30 : 477.]
[27 March 1777.]
Gentlemen: By the Copy of the Resolutions of this House of the 27 Day of
March 1777, last herewith sent you you will collect their Intentions in raising a
Corps of Rangers which as you will perceive by our Resolutions of this day you
are directed to pay and arrange.
These Rangers have not as we are informed been raised according to the Direction
or true Intent and Meaning of those Resolutions, 1'' because many of them are not
from the Tenor of their Inlistment bound (as they say) to serve during the War.
2""^ because many of them are not holden to serve out of their several Counties &
3^'^ because they conceive themselves not to be under the absolute Direction of this
Convention as was by the said Resolutions intended.
There objections arise as we are informed from two capital Sources, 1°' that the
Officsrs in order to complete their Companies have in some Instances deceived the
Soldiers, 2'"^ that the Soldiers being well acquainted with the true Intent and Mean-
ing of the Resolutions have made sinister Contracts with their Officers to be released
in Case they Should be drafted obliged to do Garrison Duty and the like. To this
they add that in some Instances the Resolutions have not been fully understood in
that extensive Latitude with which they were drawn. As the Convention conceive
tlieraselves bound to keep Faith between the State and Individuals and at the samp
time to be faithful Guardians of the several Trusts reposed in them by their
Constituents and particularly not to lavish the public funds. And as they cannot
possibly attend to the adjustment of these accounts while matters of higher moment
so loudly cl.aim their attention. Reposing therefore especial Confidence in you they
have delegated in this Instance their authority to you. You will therefore in the
first Place generally discharge .all such of the said' Rangers as being unwilling to
serve will forego their Pay, Bounty and Subsistence and in Lieu thereof accept a
reasonable Compensation for the Services they have actually performed.
Secondly, All such of the said Rangers as shall enlist in one of the five Regiments
now raising within this State you shall allow the full Pay & Subsistence during their
Time of Service together with the whole Bounty, taking Care that you do receive
of the Officer under whom they enlist the sum of twenty Dollars for each Man.
Thirdly, where it shall appear that the Men iiave actually been deceived by their
Officers, you sliall return the Names of such officers and make a small allowance to
the Men for the said Bounty proportioned to the Times of their actual Service even
tho they do refuse to enlist as aforesaid.
Fourthly, where rt shall appear that the Soldiers liave not been Deceived by their
Officers but together with their officers have joined in such contracts (either
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verbally or otherwise) as are above stated you shall in like manner return the Names
of the Officers and you shall pay such men for their actual Services without any
allowance of Bounty unless they shall re-enlist as aforesaid.
Fifthly, if any of the said Soldiers having received already their Bounty, Pay and
Subsistence shall refuse to veinlist as aforesaid and shall also refuse to accept a
reasonable Compensation for their Services in Lieu of such Bounty, Pay and Sub-
sistence you shall draft the said Men into one of the said Regiments and make
Return of their Names and Places of abode, together with the Regiments into which
they have been so drafted as aforesaid.
Lastly, where it shall appear to you that any of the said Officers have done their
Duty faithfully and honestly and are worthy of holding Commissions you shall make
return of their several Names, Offices and Places of abode.
Resolved, that the Companies of Rangers commanded by Captain Elias Haasbrouck,
Jacob Rutson D. Witt, Alex'' Baldwin, John A. Bradt, John Winn, Joshua Conckey,
& Lieut. Gideon Squ. . . .be and they are hereby discharged.
Resolved, that Copies of the aforegoing Resolution be served upon the Persons
therein named and that their several Companies be paid until the Time of the Service
of such copies respectively.
JPass to Gilbert Jones.
[Miscel. P.ap. 37 : 599.]
Permission is hereby Granted to 'W Gilbert Jones to go to Nassau Island to
obtain leave of the Commanding Officer there to remove the Family and furniture
of Colonel Benjamin Birdsall.
Given at Peeks Kill 28'" March 1111.
ALEX M^^DOUGALL, JB General.
To Commanding officer on Nassau Island.
Minutes of Commissioners for the Regidation of Prices.
[Miscel. Pap. Si : GOl.] ,
YoKK Town Wednesday Morning March 26"" \111.
The Commissioners appointed by the States of New York, New Jersey, Pennsyl-
vania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia for the purpose of considering of and forming
a system of Regulation adapted to those States to regulate the price of Labour, of
Manufactures and of internal Produce within those States and of goods imported
from foreign Parts except Military Stores to be laid before the respective Legisla-
ture of each State for their approbation met at the house of M"' William White
Present :
for the New York State.
John Sloss Hobert, Col Robert Van Rennselaer.
for the New Jersey State.
Theophelus Elmer, Joseph Holmes.
for the Pennsylvania State.
George Henry, Esq. Richard Thomas,
Bartrara Galbreath, David M'^Conaughy.
John Whitehill,
for the Delaware State.
Brigadier General Cesar Rodney, Colonel James Latimer.
Lt Col Thomas Collin,
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for the Maryland State.
Norman Bruce, Henry Griffith,
John Bracco, Joseph Sim.
for the Virginia State.
Lewis Burwell, Thomas Adams.
Lewis Burwell Esq' chosen Chairman and Thomas Armor Clerk.
The several Commissioners produced their Credentials which were read approved
and filed.
The resolves of Congress recommending to the several Legislatures or in their
Recess to the executive Power of the States of New York, New Jersey Pennsyl-
vania, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia to appoint commissioners to meet at York
Town in Pennsylvania on the third Monday of March instant to consider of and
form a system of Regulations adapted to those States to be laid before the respect-
ive Legislatures of each State for their approbation was read and filed.
Adjourned to three o'clock afternoon.
Wednesday afternoon three o clock.
The Commissioners met pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Lewis Burwell, Chairman, &c.
Ordered that M' Hobert, M' Henry and M' Adams be a Committee to Devise
Ways and Means to prevent the mischief arising from a spirit of Monopoly so
prevelent in these States.
Adjourned till to morrow morning at 10 o clock.
Thursday morning 10 o'clock March 27"" 1777.
The Commissioners met pursuant to adjournment.
JPresent: Lewis Burwell, Chairman, &c.
Adjourned till 4 o clock in the afternoon.
Thursday 4 o'clock in the afternoon 27*' March 1777.
The Commissioners met pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Lewis Burwell, Chairman, Sd"
The Committee to whom it was referred to devise ways and means &'' made their
report which being read was ordered to lie on the table for consideration till to
morrow morning and is in the words following:
Your Committee to whom it was referred to devise ways and means to prevent
the evils arising from the spirit of Monopoly so prevelent at present have taken the
same into consideration and beg leave to report the following resolves :
Whereas many evil minded and disaffected persons have engrossed and monopo-
lized large quantities of the necessarys of Life in order to inhance the price, distress
the Army and discounige the good people of the States in their present glorious
struggle for their Liberties,
Pesolued, That it be recommended to the several Legislatures of New York, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland & Virginia to ))ass Laws for the purpose
of fixing the price and enforcing the sale of such necessary articles as have been or
may be from time to time engrosed with or by the ^Monopolizer or Manfacturers
and which shall be necessary for the use of the Army or the consumption of the
Inhabitants.
Resolved, That the price of the following articles that shall have been or may be
engrosed and monopolized as .aforesaid do not exccde in any or either of the said
States the Rates here in after mentioned.
Resolved, That it be further recommended to the several Losrislatures aforesaid
from time to time to fix the price and enforce the sale of such other necessary articles
imported from foreign Parts as may be monopolized in manner aforesaid.
Resohied, That no person ought to be considered as an engrosser or monopolizer
who shall keep an open shop for the purpose of scUins goods'^ by retail and who shall
make no distinction in the price between Gold or Silver and Continental Bills or
the bills of Credit of the respective slates where the sale shall happen
Adjourned till 10 O'clock to-morrow mornitig.
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Friday Morning, 10 O'clock, March 28'" 177V.
The Commissioners met pursuant to adjournment.
Present : Lewis Burwell, Esqr Chairman, &c.
The report was read and debated.
Adjourned till 3 O'clock in the afternoon.
Friday Afternoon, 3 O'clock, March 28"" 1777.
The Commissioners met pursuant to adjournment.
Present : Lewis Burwell, Esq'^ Chairman, &c.
After some time spent in consideration of the report
'Ordered, that the further consideration thereof be deferred till to-morrow morning.
Adjourned till 10 o'clock to-morrow morning.
Saturday, 10 O'clock, March 29"" 1777.
The Commissioners met pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Lewis Burwell, Esq'' Chairman, &c.
Ordered, that the report be recommitted and that M'' Bracco, M"^ Collins and M"'
Elmer be added to the Committee and that they be instructed to prepare a system
of Measures for remedying the evils occasioned by the present fluctuating and
exorbitant Prices of Labour, of Manufactures of internal Produce and of goods
imported from foreign Parts except Military Stores.
Adjourned till 10 O'clock Monday morning.
Monday Morning, 10 O'clock, March 31" 1777.
The Commissioners met pursuant to adjournment.
Present : Lewis Burwell, Esqr. Chairman, &c.
The Committee made their report whicli being read was ordered to lay on the
Table for consideration and is in the words following to wit :
Your Committee to whom was recommitted the report of a Plan to prevent the
evils arising from a spirit of monopoly so prevalent at present with an instruction
to prepare a system of measures for remedying the evil occasioned by the present
fluctuating and exorbitant prices of Labour, manufactures. Internal Produce and
goods imported from foreign Parts have taken the same into consideration and are
of opinion that the present fluctuating and exorbitant prices of those articles are
owing to the following causes.
1'' The great quantity of Paper currancy brought into circulation for the purpose
of supporting the war whereby that medium greatly exceeds the quantity of trans-
ferrable property especially in those states in the neighbourhood of the Army and is
therefore so far forth decreased in its value to those who have no further use for it
than to purchas^the necessarys and conveniences of life.
2* The nonimportation agreement which subsisted while any Hope remained that
Great Britain would do justice to the Colonies and the great risk attending a foreign
commerce since the Declaration of war have prevented the Inhabitants of these
states from receiving the usual supplies of Foreign commodities which together with
the scarcity of raw material and Implements requsite for their manufacturing the
necessarys and conveniences of Life within themselves have reduced the quantity
on hand greatly below the Demand for the actual consumption of the Covmtry. Add
to these that a number of disaffected and inimical persons in the different states who
eagerly seize every opportunity of perplexing and distressing the good people in
their present glorious struggle for every thing that ought to be Dear to Free men
have refused to receive the continental and other currencys in payments and where
that could not be avoided have by investing their money in Silver, Gold and other
commodities which have an Intrinsic Value and by giving high and extravagant
prices for the same led the way for many inconsiderate persons to follow so per-
nicious an example whereby the spirit of monopoly and extorsion have increased
great quantities of the necessarys and conveniences of Life have been purchased and
laid up by some under an expectation that should the event of the war prove unfa-
vorable to the United States property would be more secure in those articles than in
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paper curercy. By others witb a view to the rapid increase of their Fortunes by
extorting an exorbitant advance upon the prime cost of their goods which has
induced the manufacturer to withold his commodities and the labourer his service
unless they could obtain a price equally extravagant.
For the remedy of which and to prevent the lilce evils in future your committee
are of oppinion That a general and permanent system for giving stability to and
preventing extortion in the prices of Labour, of manufactures and of Internal pro-
duce within the United States and goods imported from Foreign Parts ought to be
adopted and for this desirable purpose Beg leave to report the following Resolves :
jResolwd first, That it be recommended to the several Legislatures of New York,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia by Taxes and otter-
wise according to the abilities of their respective states to collect as much as pos-
sible of the Paper currency already emited and not to issue the same again but in
cases of the most urgent necessity.
Mesolved secondly That it be recommended to the several Legislatures aforesaid to
fix the prices and inforce the sale of such commodities as now are or hereafter shall
be in the hands of. those persons who engross, monopolize or withold them from
market the same being necessary for the use of the Army or Navy or the consump-
tion of the Inhabitants and that the following articles which may be so engrosed,
monopolized or withheld from market be sold at a Rate not exceeding the price
hereinafter mentioned viz. And that the prices of all other articles that are or may
be Engrossed, monopolized or withheld from market as aforesaid be fixed by the
respective Legislatures in such manner as that they shall bear the same proportion
to those already enumerated which they usually did before the commencement of
the present war.
And whereas the price of Labour and of Manufactures ought to be proportionate
to each other,
Mesolved, That it be recommended to the Legislatures aforesaid to pass Laws for
the purpose of Fixing and setling the rates and prices hereinafter enumerated viz.
And further That the manufactures not herein enumerated be Rated by the
respective Legislatures in such manner as that the prices may bear the same propor-
tion to the price of Labour as now fixed that they did before the commencement of
the present war and whereas the practice of exposing goods and Merchandize to
sale by way of publick vendue has tended to increase the present fluctuating and
exorbitant prices of the necessarys and conveniencies of Life and encourage the
spirit of Monopoly,
Resolved that it be recommended to the respective Legislatures aforesaid to pass
Laws for restraining such practice in future except in the case of commodities which
shall have been condemned in a Court of Admirality or taken by process Issuing
out of the other Courts of Law in which cases to Regulate the Sale by providing
that no goods, wares or merchandize be sold in large lotts and that no lott be
removed from the warehouse in which it shall be stored under the care and direc-
tion of the propper officer untill the purchase money for the same be first paid down.
And whereas the most speedy and efiectual measures ought to be persued for pro-
curing a sufiicient supply of those commodities which are'more immediately neces-
sary for the use of the Army and Navy and the consumption of the Inhabitants.
Resolved, That it be recommended to the respective Legislatures aforesaid to
encourage the commerce of foreign Parts by establishing Publick Assurance offices
on the account of the respective states, To encourage by premiums and otherwise
for a limited time the importation of medicines, woolen and Linnen cloths, coarse
Hosiery, Felt Hats, Raw Hides, Tanned Leather, Men's common shoes, salt and
wool, cotton and tow cards. To discourage by every prudent measure the import-
ation and use of fine woolen and Linnen clothes and all kinds of superfluitys To
prohibit the exportation of skins and Furrs of all kinds except to some one or other
ot the United States. To encourage by Premiums and otherwise the encreasino: the
number and improving the Breed of Sheep, the Raising of Flax, Hemp & Cotton,
the Manufacturing of coarse woolen and linnen Cloths and the Erecting of slitting
and wire Mills and all salt works. Adjourned till 3 o clock afternoon Monday
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3 o clock afternoon, March 31" 1111.
The commissioners met pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Lewis Burwell, Esq., Chairman &c.
The report was read a second time and taken into consideration. After some
time spent therein,
Mesolved That the further consideration of it be deferred till to-morrow morning.
Adjourned till to morrow morning 10 o clock.
Tuesday morning, 10 o clock, April 1" 1111.
The Commissioners met pursuant to adjournment.
Present : Lewis Burwell, Esqr, Chairman, &o.
The consideration of the report was resumed. A motion was made and seconded
that the Report be rejected and the Question being put it was carried in the nega-
dve in the manner following : viz.
Mir the Affirmative, For the Negative,
Pennsylvania, New York,
Delaware, New Jersey,
Maryland. Virginia.
Adjourned till 3 o clock atternoon.
Tuesday afternoon 3 o clock.
The Commissioners met pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Lewis Burwell, Esqr., Chairman, &c.
Adjourned till 10 o clock to morrow morning.
Wednesday morning 10 0 clock April 2* 1111.
The Commissioners met pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Lewis Burwell, Chairman, &c.
M"' Bracco moved and was seconded by Mr Bruce That the Report be mended as
follows in the third Resolves after the word (Labour) leave out the word (and)
and after the word (Manufactures) insert the words (Internal produce) within these
States and of goods imported from Foreign Parts except Military Stores and coarse
Woolens, linnens. Felt Hats, coai'se Hosiery and men's common shoes for the use of
the Army only. Implements for Manufacture, Medicines, Raw Hides & Salt.
For the Question Delaware. Against the Question New York, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania and Virginia. Maryland divided.
Adjourned till 4 o clock in the afternoon.
Wednesday 4 o clock in the afternoon.
The Commissioners met pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Lewis Burwell, Esq"' Chairman, &c.
After some time spent in consideration of the Report the Commissioners came to
the following Resolutions Viz:
Whereas it appears in the course of the proceeding of this Board That there is a
great dissimilarity of Sentiments among the Commissioners about the measures to
be adopted for remedying the evils occasioned by the fluctuating and exorbitant
prices of Labour, Manufacture and internal produce within these States and of goods
imported from Foreign Parts except Military Stores some conceiving themselves
restricted by the resolves of Congress and the instructions received from their
respective Legislatures from entering into any Regulations but such as shall directly
limit the prices of those articles while others conceiving that such regulations will
be productive of the most fatal consequences to these states are for adopting
measures which in their opinion will in their operation tend to counteract the
causes which have occasioned the evils so justly complained of from whence it is
evident That this Board cannot proceed with unanimity in establishing any particu-
lar system of measures for answering the purpose of their meeting
Therefore Jiesolved unanimously that certified copys of the proceedings of the
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Board he Transmitted to Congress and to the respective Legislatures of New York,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia and that this meeting
he dissolved. A True (Joppy,
LEWIS BURWELL, Chairman.
Commissioners of Dutchess County to John McKesson and Mohert JBenson.
[Miscel. Pap. 37 : 594.]
Fish Kill March 31" 1777.
Gent" There are four prisoners of War sent to our care this Day hy Gen^
M'^Dougall and understanding that you are appointed Commissaries for Prisoners
we take this first opportunity of informing you of the matter with a request that
you will appoint some Person to take charge of them and make a necessary pro-
vision for their support. Our Guard here is very weak and the number of persons
confined in the Guard House great, so that we should be glad to be relieved from
the care of these prisoners as soon as possible.
We remain Your very humb' Serv''
EGB^ BENSON,
JACOBUS SWARTWOUT, V Comiss"
PETER CANTINE, Ju'
Orders calling out the Militia of Ulster and Orange counties.
[Miscel. Pap. 3T : 699.]
Brigade Orders, March 31'* 1777 :
The Honorable the Convention of the State of New York Having by their resolve
of the twenty fifth Instant Authorized & required Brigadier General George Clinton
to call into Actual Service all or any part or Proportion of the Militia as well horse
as foot of the Counties of West Chester, Dutchess, Ulster & Orange for the
Defence of the Posts & passes of the Highlands and frustrating the attempts of
the Enemy to make incursions into this State and it Being at a meeting of the
field officers of the Militia of the Counties of Ulster & Orange, Ordered that one
third part of the Militia of said Counties ought Immediately called into Actual
Service for which Purpose it is Ordered that the Colonels of the respective Regi-
ments by ballot or any other Equitable manner Immediately detatch the third part
of their Regiment under proper oflficers of each company to consist of sixty two
privates as near as may be that the men so to be raised be Divided in three Regi-
ments Commanded by
Col" Pawling, Lt. Colo" M'=Clagry, Majors Logan,
Snyder & Hardenbergh, Jun' Hooghtleling,
Heathorn. _ Cuyper. Mnffett.
That Colonel Pawling & Snyder Immediatley march by Detachment the men
raised to fort Montgomery that Colonel Heathorn march his Regiment to be raised
down to occupy the Post at Sidmans Bridge and observe the orders heretofore given
to Colonel Pawling and that to Prevent Partiallyty and that the men may be raised
in the most Just & Equitable Manner each Captain upon the faith and honor of an
officer shall return to his Colonel a True Estimate of the Quota of his Company to
make up the demanded number and that the Colonel upon the same principle & in
the same manner make a return of the same number of men delivered to them &
that each of the Companies of Horse do turn out their Quota of men to be raised out
the militia.
Resolved That it is the opinion of this Meeting that this State is Presently Invaded
Jiesolved 2^'^ Therefore that the Exempts be Included in the third part of the
Militia to be raised as above.
(Copy) This By order of
General GEORGE CLINTON.
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Philadelphia, March 26* 1111.
In Congress, March 21"' 1111.
Resolved that for preventing unnecessary Expence where the Militia of any of
the States is called to serve in the Pay of the United States no more officers shall
be entitled to pay than a proper number in proportion to the Privates Vizt. for
every company consisting of not less than thirty six and under fifty privates, two
commissioned officers ; for every company not less than fifty and under sixty eight
Privates three commissioned officers ; for every company of sixty eight or more Pri-
vates, four commissioned officers ; and for every Battallion of five hundred or more
Privates, three Field Officers ; for every Battalion under five hundred and not less
than three hundred privates, a Lieutenant Colonel & Major ; & for any number of
Privates above one hundred & fifty & under three hundred, a Lieutenant Colonel &
Major. By order of the Congress,
JOHN HANCOCK, Pres'
Affidavit of John More.
[Miscel. Pap. St : 361.]
The evidence of John More taken before the Committee of the Precinct of Mama-
catting this 31"' Day of March 1777.
That on Wednesday last at Major Deckers Samuel Haring came to him to per-
suade him to joyn in a certain Plot that they intended to put in Execution next
Wednesday against the Whigs upon which More replied that he did not choose to
act against them for he lived amongst them and they used him well and More asked
him how they intended to proceed upon which Barring replied that Joseph Barton
was to meet them with 3000 men at Sussex Court-house and the Design is that the
men of war was to sail up the North River upon which they expected that the
Militia would be called to guard along the North River and that they were to
divide themselves into parties the one to come along this way and the other some
other way and they expected a party from the Northwards across the Lakes to be
joined by the Indians and so all at once fall ujDon the Country and cut off and
destroy what they can.
And further the Deponent saith that Haring told him that there was Recruiting
Officers out a Raising all the men they could and for encouragement every man that
joyns is to have 100 Acres of Land and that he the said Haring was to have the
command of a Capt and that he had raised 28 men ; Briant Hamraon had 39 men
and Francis M°6ee had 32 men ; M'Gees men all sworn ; said Harring likewise
said that his brother in law Jacobus brink was one of his Principle men and James
M''Corraick was one of his Serjants ; that they were all to go over the mountain to
Sussex Courthouse to join Joseph Barton. Said Haring likewise told More that if
he did not joyn them they would certainly shoot him.
Attested before me,
BENJAMIN DEPUY, Chairman.
Report on clearing the Jail of Kingston and removing Prisoners confined therein
[ilisoelPap. 39; 309, 315,]
Your Committee to whom was recommitted the Report of a Committee to devise
ways and means for clearing the Goal in Kingston and removing the prisoners from
thence
Do report that there are now twenty nine State prisoners confined in the Goal of
Ulster County whose several names and offences are specified on the other page.
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1. That of those Persons Joseph Sheldon, John Savage, James Robinson, Jacob
Schureman, Sam' Haines, John Van Etten, Joseph Turner, John Cummins, Bloomer
Nelson, Samuel Divine & Alexander Orookshanks, stand committed for such crimes
& under such circumstances, that your Committee are of Opinion they ought to
remain in confinement, that there can be no Inconvenience in continuing a few
Prisoners in the present Goal if a proper attention is paid to Cleanliness & a suita-
ble apartment appointed for their reception.
2. That Jacob Scureman, Samuel Haines, Joseph Turner & Bloomer Nelson -who
are charged with being taken in arms with Lounsberry were examined by your
Committee to whom it appears that these prisoners have already been confined in
Goal seven months ; that they are convinced of their misconduct, penitent for it,
and desirous to take the oath of allegiance to this State, and to assert and maintain
the Common Cause. Your Committee are therefore of Opinion that on taking
such Oath of Allegiance to be administered by either of the Secretaries of Conven-
tion they be immediately discharged.
3. That upon considering the case of Malcolm Morrison, the several circumstances
in mitigation of the charge ; his past Imprisonment, and the earnest Intercession
of many Petitioners who are known to be firm and zealous Friends to the Rights &
Measures of America; His Contrition and promises of good behaviour, and finally
his offer of giving all the proof of sincerity which remains in his power, by
taking the Oath of Allegiance to this State. Your Committee from all those Con-
siderations are of opinion that it will be best to discharge the said Malcolm
Morrison from his Imprisonment on his taking the Oath of Allegiance in manner
aforesaid.
Your Committee further Report that they have also examined Moses Knap who
stands committed as a prisoner of War. That he asserts his Resolution to unite in
the defence of the Common Cause ; laments his past Errors ; expresses his aversion
to go to the Enemy if it should be permitted and offered and requests that he may
be permitted to take the Oath of Allegiance to this State ; and your Committee are
thereupon of Opinion that on his taking such Oath to be administered by either of
the Secretaries of this Convention, he be discharged.
Your Committee further Report that they have considered the case of Samuel
Divine sentenced to death by a Court Martial for Treason against the State. That
General Clinton as well as the Court Martial before whom he was tried and con-
victed have recommended him for Pardon.
They have also considered the Case of Jacobus Ousterhout Sentenced by a Court
Martial to pay a fine of 40s. and also of Matthew M'^Kenny Sentenced by the said
Court to be whipped 39 Lashes. That your Committee are of Opinion that the delay
which has unavoidably been occasioned on the Subject of General Clinton's Enquiries
concerning these Sentences has exposed the two last mentioned prisonjirs to a close
confinement which is a punishment adequate in the opinion of your Committee to that
which has been denounced against them by the said Court Martial.
Your Committee therefore beg leave to recommend that a full & free Pardon be
granted to the said Samuel Divine, Jacobus Ousterhout and Matthew M'^Kenny
respectively of their several Crimes and offences & of the Punishments aforesaid
and that they thereupon be discharged upon taking the Oath of Allegiance to this
State to be administered as aforesaid.
Your Committee further Report that the remaining Prisoners (to wit) John Finch,
William Wing, Thomas Briggs, Daniel Crane, Nathan Sheldon, Enoch Hoag, Jacob
Hoogeboom, Daniel Chace, Talman Chace, David Pembrook, John Sax, FVederick
Countryman, William Eligh, and William Wood, who are respectively ch.arged
with disaffection to the American Cause have also been examined by us, and hanno'
severally expressed their attachment to the Common Cause and their desire to take
the Oath of Allegiance to the State, and being entitled to the Benefit of the Reso-
lutions of this House passed on the
Your Committee are therefore of opinion that the Onth of Allegiance be by
the Secretaries of Convention or one of them admlnisterd" to the lasf named four-
teen Prisoners except that Enoch Hoag, Daniel Chace and Talman Chace beins of
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the People called Quakers be permitted to affirm, and that they thereupon be dis-
charged.
Your Committee further report that in their opinion it will be advisable to give
notice to the Commission appointed by the Convention to enquire into and detect
and defeat all conspiracies &a, and to the Committees of the Counties of Dutchess,
Albany, Orange, Westchester & Tryon that no Prisoners ought to be sent to the
Goal of Ulster County during the session of the Convention at Kingston.
Resolved that the Convention agrees with their Committee in the said Report.
Resolved \h.^\, the said prisoners Complying with the direction before mentioned
be discharged on paying the Gaoler and turnkey fees and Bill for their Support,
where they are of ability to pay the same, and where they are not of such ability
that such persons shall nevertheless be discharged & this Convention be answerable
to the said Goaler for what may be due to him from them of which the said Commit-
tee who made the above Report, or any two or more of them shall judge.
[On the 13 March, ISI'i, Messrs. Piatt, Lawrence and Duane were appointed a Committee to inquire
into the circumstances of the prisoners then confined at Kingston. They made a report accordingly
on 20 March, which was read and recommitted, and Messrs. Phil. Livingston and Jay were added to
the said Committee. Several of those prisoners were pardoned 23 May, 1177.]
List of Prisoners in Ulster County Goal and their Crimes.
Joseph Sheldon,
John Finch,
William Wing,
Thomas Briggs,
Daniel Crane,
Nathan Sheldon,
Enoch Hoag,
Jacob Hogeboom,
Daniel Chace, ^"^
Talman Chace,
William Eligh,
Moses Knapp,
John Savage,
Malconi Morrison,
Jemes Robison,
David Pembrook,
Jacobus Osterhout,
Jacob Scureman, ]
Samuel Haines,
Joseph Turner,
Bloomer Nelson, _
John Sax,
Frederick Countryman,
Matthew M'^Kenny,
Will" Wood,
John Cumings, )
Alexander Crookshanks, f
Samue! Divine,
John Van Etten
Enlisting men in the Enemys Servis.
Notoriously Disaffected to the American Cause, and sus-
pected of being inlisted in the enemys servis or at
Least privy to others inlisting.
Prisoner of war.
Had a warrant from the Enemy to Raise Men.
Treasonable practices against the State.
An Emesary fi-om the enemy and has inlisted men.
Aiding and abetting James Robinson.
For neglect of duty as a serjant, sentenced by a Court
Martial to pay a fine of 40s.
Taken in arms with Lownsbery (Aug., 1776) [pardoned
23 May, 1777].
Committed by Robert Boyd, Jun'
Talking Tore.
For insulting his officer. Sentenced by Court martial to
receive 39 Lashes.
Refuseing Continental money.
Dangerous Persons to the Libertys of America & Com-
mitted by Convention.
Under Sentence of Death by Court Martial.
Committed by the Comraiss" for repressing the refrac-
tory militia at Rynbeck for refusing to take the oath
of allegiance to the State.
(Indorsed.) Report of the Committee appointed to devise Ways and Means of
Clearing the Gaol of Kingston & removing the prisoners confined therein.
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Proceedings of the Courtland Manor Committee.
[Miscel. Pap. 31 : 391.]
GaxLENSMANNEK, April 2"" 1777.
The prosedings of the day is as follows :
The members of the House :
Nathaniel Reynolds, Charem,an, Benjamin Smith, John Rundell,
Gilbert Reynolds, Clarch, James Lockwood, The County.
Nathaniel Weeks, Mikel Halsted, ,
Whereas William Wallace of Salem was taken up upon susption in septemr last
an made his Escape and in April l"" 1777 sd Wallace was taken up by a scouting
party near the house of Nathaniel Reynolds in Cutlensman Being taken up att tea
of the clock in th Night and put under Gard & in about half after Eleven of the
o clock sd Wallace tryd to make his Escape But Being perseived and Brought Back
and Brought Before the Comity and Being Examined sd Comity found him Gilty
By his one Confession Viz. When sd Wallace was taken up an Being asked his
Nam he told them that his Name was Stafiard and that He came from Reding fur-
ther more when under Examination he told ous that he was Not of the same way
of thinking as the friend of the Cojigrace ware furthermore sd Wallace Rowed on
a Brow mare with a Blase in the face and sd Blaze was Coulered Black Said Wal-
lace Being asked the question why he altered the mark in the face of the mare and
he told ous the mare was well None and he did it that he should Not Be discovered.
Petition from Westchester County.
[Petitions, 33: 110.]
The Petition of the General Committee for the County of Westchester the Sub-Com-
mittee of Bedford and Poundridge, April 3'* 1777 humbly Sheweth,
That your Petitioners at this Hour labour under the greatest apprehension and
Fear of being taken off by the Enemy, who are Night after Night making their
Incursions a very considerable distance up the Country, They have actually capti-
vated and taken off Judge Thomas W" Miller, Gil Budd Horton, and several other
warm Friends to our Country. They are continually iDillageing and plundering all
before them, taking away Cattle, Horses and Stock of every kind from the well
affected Inhabitants of our County and the worthy Friends in General. Never were
we more exposed to the Ravages and Depredations of the Enemy than at this present
time, whilst we are almost destitute of Troops to protect us. This is a monient
loudly calls for Relief which we flatter ourselves lays in the Breasts of your Hon"'
House to grant us. It is but for the want of a few Troops only that the warm
advocates for our Caiise in this County are compelled to desert their peaceable
Habitations and what is more alarming to leave their wives and families exposed to
the merciless Ravages of our most Inveterate Foes. If any thing can awaken or
demand the attention of your Honb'' house the present alarming situation in which
we now stand, must in a most ample measure ; We your humble Petitioners Express
our Willingnessand Earnest Desire of repelling the efforts exerted by onr Enemies
to subdue and distress us, but at the same time our Efforts only cannot prove effec-
tual unless your Honb'^ House grants us some Troops to strengthen us which we
humbly conceive you will, persons that were but a few days ago'in our service and
such as^were deemed warm and hearty Friends to our Cause are continunlly flying
to the Enemy for protections, because we haAc no Troops amongst us to defend them
County of late are more flagrant than ever which might be easily quelled provided
we had some Troops amongst us, fi'om the Idea we can form of the Enemies Ravn^es
of late since our Passes have laid open, we imagine that they have taken off upwards
of five hundred Head of Cattle, besides a large Number of Horses, Sheep &" They
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are more audacious and bold than ever since our late Defeat at Wards. If they
are permitted to carry on their Ravages in so unrestrained a manner, We your
Petitioners must inevitably fall a Prey and as victims into their hands. We your
Petitioners earnestly beg your Honb'° House's immediate Compliance with our
humble Request, and that your Honb'" House will be pleased to deliver your
Resolves and orders respecting this Petition to the Bearer hereof, Capt Elijah
Hunter, who was appoin'* by your humble Petitioners to wait upon your Honb'°
House with the aforesaid petition.
Signed by Order of Committee,
EDWARD THOMAS, Secretary.
Nancy Van Alen to Abraham Ten Broeck.
[Petitiona, 33: 698, 702.]
KiKDERHOOK, 9 April \111.
Sie: I am Encouraged by the Known Humanity of your Character to recommend
the Inclosed Petition to your Particular attention and to request of you Sir that
you will Procure it that Notice which a Multiplicity of Business of more Publick
Concern might otherwise Prevent. M' Van Alens situation is very singular he
went away a year ago Publicldy from hence to Connecticut from thence to the
Missisipy where he has remained ever since, nor has it ever been pretended that he
did or Cou'd take any part against the Publick Measures so far from it that he
Cou'd have been Informed of the Transactions of the Country but very imperfectly.
After his return he was not four &> twenty hours at home before he was taken from
his famely & friends, whom he had travelled Eight hundred Miles to see, and put
into a nausious Jail. I hope Sir the Honourable House will take this Matter into
Consideration. If they think he has not been Guilty of Crimes sufficient to Deserve
such severity that they will give him such relief as they think right, and I trust Sir
you will be so good as to obtain a speedy Consideration of this Matter in the house
in which you will for ever oblidge as well his other Friends as his Distressed wife
who subscribes herself Sir,
Your Very Humble Servant,
NANCY VAN ALEN.
To the Honourable The President and Members of the Honourable Convention of
the State of New York now Convened at Kingston, &''•.
The Petition of John E. Van Alen Humbly Sheweth,
That your Petitioner after a Twelve months absence was in a few hours after his
return apprehended, and having been arraigned before a Committee of your
Honourable House and by their order conveyed to the County Goal of the County
of Albany where he is now Detained a prisoner in close confinement, and for no
other Crime than asking time to consider of taking the oath of Allegiance to the
State. That your Petitioner^ on account of the too great number confined in this
apartment, and many other weighty reasons which it may here be needless to tire
your Honours patience with a Rehearsal of, finds his confinement so very uncomfort-
able that he is not without the greatest apprehensions it may prove prejudicial to
his health, and cannot fail to give the greatest pain to a feeling mind to see his
Family in a place like this and well convinced that your Honourable House wishes
not to increase the distresses of those whose hard fortune it is to be detained as
prisoners the more as the Honourable Committee before whom he was arraigned
gave him the greatest encouragement that his confinement should be made as easy
as possible &c. Your Petitioner therefore most humbly begs the Honourable
House to take into their wise and serious Consideration his i-eally unhappy situation,
and that prompted by Humanity, they may be pleased to direct the Committee of
this City to remove him from this place, and order him to be confined either on
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Pai'ole or Reasonable security in some private house, as near home as possible or in
the Fort in this City (where a prisoner is now confined) to the end that he may live
more comfortable and that his Family may have access to him and your Petitioner
as in duty bound shall ever pray. JOHN E. VAN ALEN,
Albany Goal, 1" April, 1Y77.
Petition of Catharine Clapper.
[Petitions, 33 : 474, 744.]
To the Honourable the Convention of the State of New York.
The Petition of Catherine Clopper, of the City of New York, Spinster, now in
Kingston, Humbly Sheweth,
That your Petitioners Father Cornelius Clopper about three years ago gave her
the Furniture of a Room and two Negro children as her own Property which your
Petitioner is ready to prove to the satisfaction of this Honourable House. That the
said Furniture and slaves were brought into this County & Dutchess County where
they now remain. That your Petitioner is informd that certain person under the
authority of this Convention are proceeding to the sale of the said Furniture.
Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays that the Honourable Convention will be
pleased to give orders to the said Commissioners to desist from the sale of the said
Furniture & Slaves & to leave your Petitioner in the enjoyment thereof as her own
property, and your Petitioner shall ever pray &c.
[April Y, 1777.] CATHARINE CLOPPER.
Report on the preceding Petition.
April 9'" 1777.
Your Committee to whom was referred the Case & Petition of Catherine Clopper
beg Leave to report
1. That according to the Trust reposed in them by this Honorable House they
have upon Enquiry released from the Custody of the Commissioners of the County
of Ulster, the wine by them seized belonging to Cornelius Clopper.
2. That upon due Enquiiy for that Purpose made, the several matters & things
in the said Petition mentioned appear to your Committee to be justly and truly the
Property of the said Catherine Clopper, at the same time your Committee think it
their Duty to report that no full and direct Evidence hath been by them obtained
upon that subject altho' they are informed & believe that such Evidence may be
obtained from Persons now absent.
3. That the Slaves mentioned in the said Petition whether the Property of the
said Catherine Clopper or of any other person appear to your Committee to be
absolutely necessary for the comfortable subsistence and accomodation of the said
Catherine Clopper and hei mother the wife of the said Cornelius Clopper according
to their Rank and Situation in Life. It is therefore most humbly submitted whether
it would not become tjie Equity of the honorable the Convention to Resolve that the
several matters and Things in the said Petition specified do continue in the Posses
sion of the said Catherine Clopper for her use and not to be sold & disposed of by
her untill due Proof of Property therein by her first made. .
GOUV MORRIS,
LEWIS GRAHAM.
Resolved that this Convention agrees with their Committee in the said proposed
Resolution.
Ordered that a Copy of the Petition of Catherine Clopper with the Inventory of
her Effects attending the said Petition of the Preceding Report of the Committee &
Resolution thereon be transmitted to the Commissioners of Ulster County & to the
Commissioners, in Albany County.
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Receipt for Saltpetre.
[Miscel. Pap. 37 : 730.]
Walkill, April 9* 1777.
This is to Certify that James Webster & Company have delivered to me 1084^
lbs of good Salt Peter Manufactured by them since the 1°' Day of .Tan'' last at
Goshen. HENRY WISNER, Jun'
Warrant for the Arrest of John Munro.
[Miscel. Pap. 37 : 717.]
SiE : Tou will take into your costody and deliver to the Convention at Kingston
or their order John Munro Esqr. By Order,
Albany, lO"' April 1777.
To Lieu' Robert Gket. JOHN" BARCLAY, Chairman.
Peter S. Curtenius to Abraham Ten Broeck.
[Miscel. Pap. 37: 719.]
Wall Kill April 10"' 1777.
Sir: I have purchased 1096 wooden canteens which I expect will be here by
Saturday. Should be glad to know by the bearer M' Warner whether I must forward
them to Esopus or to the Store Keeper at Fishkill & whether they are Included in
the bounty articles or whether they must be paid for by the soldiers.
Inclosed is a return of Cloathing Rec'^ from M"' Henry, but I cant tell how many
will be wanting untill I know how many M'' Harper has delivered out & how many
M' N'ewkerk sent to Albany.
I am with respect Sr Your most Ob' Serv'
PETER S. CURTENIUS.
Petition of James Webster 'and others.
[Miscel. Pap. 37 : 727.]
To the Honourable the Convention for the State of New York in Kingston Assembled.
The Humble Memorial of James Webster, David Crane & Uzal Crane of the
County of Orange.
We would Humbly beg Leave to Acquaint Your Honors that we have been at a
Considerable Expence in Erecting Works and purchasing Utensils for the Purpose
of Manufacturing Salt Peter and made a Considerable Progress therein but is Lately
verey much Prevented in our work by the frequent Calls on Millitary Duty the
Casks &c in our Absence Drying & Leaking and many other Losses too tedious to
Enumerate but verey sensibly felt by us.
We would Likewise Humbly Inform Your Honors that to the Efectual prosecution
of this buisness five hands is absolutely Necessary for carting, attending the tubs,
boiling, &c (ourselves & t\vo other hands) which Number if we cannot Employ
Constantly it is verey Likely we shall be forc'd to drop that buisness.
Therefore we would humbly beg your Honors to take the same into your wiye
Considerations and Grant us such Exemption from Millitary duty as to your Wis-
doms shall seem Necessary and your memoralists will Ever pray.
JAMES WEBSTER,
DAVID CRANE,
Goshen, Orange County, April y= 10'^ 1777. UZAL CRANE.
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Evidence of John Lasly taken 11th Day of April, 1111, before the Committee of
Mamacotting Precinct.
[MisceL Pap. 37: 725.]
About the 12"' of Marcli last I happened to come to Major Deckers and found
Abraham Smith and John Doty in company and as I was Going away said Smith
said he wanted to speak to me Before I went away upon which we went out. Said
Smith told me he was afraid of me or Else he would Discover me something of con-
sequence llelateing my Life and family upon which I Replied that he made me
uneasy and Inquisitive and that he Need Not fear me for I would not hurt him
upon which said Smith answered that rae and my familys lives were in Danger if I
Did Not move away for Benjamin Barton had Been to Cashikton in the name of
Buying flax But that Was Not his Errant But for to see how the tories there Were
Affected And that said Barton had enlisted several there and Likewise said Smith
told me that there was a party Gone a Cross at the head of the Deleware among
the Indians for to purswade them to join and further said Smith that if they Could
make any progress among the indians they ware for to Let the company know
and they ware for to join for to Kill and Destroy as far as they Could for to try to
open a Communication Between them and New York or the Ministerial Army. I
Likewise asked said Smith when they intended for to Come to put the plot in Exe-
cution upon which he Replyed as soon as it was good traviling in the woods and
Likewise he advised Me for to Move My family to Esq' Sannatter for he was Not
for to be plundered Nor to be hurt there and they shold be safe there as witness
My hand JOHN LASLY,
Sworn Before Me,
Philip Swaktwert, Chearman.
Address of the Whigs who have taken Refuge in the State of Connecticut.
[Miscel. Pap. 38 : 673.]
To the Convention of the State of New- York. [April 14, 1111.]
At a Meeting of the Representatives of the Refugees late of the County of Suf-
folk in the State of New york^ now residing in Haddam, East Haddam, Lyme,
Saybrook, Killingsworth & Guilford in the State of Connecticut, Being deputed by
One Hundred & Seventy Voters of The Refugees above said, to Meet at Saybrook
on the 10"" day of Apr' 1111 To Prepare an Adress to your Honourable House.
According to Appointment, we the Representatives aforesaid taking into Con-
sideration our unhappy Circumstances on Account of the Difficulties now Subsisting
Between Great Britain & these American States. Whereas it has proved our Mis-
fortunes to have our Estates in the Possession of our Unnatural Enemies, yet for the
Just Rights of our Liberties & the Love of our Country we have Born our Misfor-
tunes with Chearfullness, Notwithstanding there is many of us & likely to be more,
if the present Unhappy Difference Continues, are & will be in want of the Neces-
saries of Life, and as there is a Number of the Refuj^ees can be of no Service in the
Support of our Country's cause, whereby if some Method was pointed out, that
they could return, would be of Service to the States in General. Gentlemen wo
Claim Protection from our own State, Therefore Beg leave to Address our Conven-
tion, that some Mode may be pointed out, whereby we may be Represented as
Inhabitants of the State of New-york, & as the Usual Time for the Choice of Dele-
gates is at Hand, Beg that our Embassador may be discharg'd with the Utmost
Dispatch, with such Instructions Pointing out the Method whereby we may be
Represented, and the Maner of Relief for the poor & Distressed Refugees as our
Honourable Convention shall Direct. By order of the Meeting.
OBADIAH JOHNES, Moderator.
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Petition of Solomon Comes.
[Petitions, 33: 458.]
To The Honb'" Councel of Safety Fov the State of New York.
The Request of Solomon Comet", Humbly Request,
That yoni- Honer would consider me Being in a bad State of Health and am wil-
ing to comply to most any Terms that you would sink Best for me Either to take
the oaths For to Be Free to the States of Ameaca or to give good Bail and to be
Bound to my Farm, But would rather take the oaths and Go Home and Do my
Duty, For to Give you Good Sadefackson tha^ I have ben a Good Frend to my
Country from the Beginning, but I have ben advised away by wicked men but son
I see my ere and if your Honer would be please to Grant me that Great Piivelige
that I have ingoid I will be a Frend to my Country and will Frely Fight for it
when there come a occason For it if your Honer be pleas to Set me Free as Sun as
you Can it will be better for my Famely and myself and I hope you would see it
would be beter For my Country to Now Gentleman I beg that you would Take a
Letel Notis what I Right to you For this that 1 Right to you I can say with a Clear
Concons be Four the Great almity God this From your Frend and well wiser
SOLOMON COMES,
Petition of Abel Noble and Peter Townsend.
[Petitions, 33: 716.]
To the Honorable Convention at Kingston in the County of Ulster and State of New
York.
The Humble Petition of Able Noble and Peter Townsand owners of sterling Iron
ancor and Steel works. Your Petitioners Humbly Sheweth,
That whereas your Petitioners have been at Great Expense in Errecting the Iron
ancor and Steel works at Sterling aforesaid, and have the last year Improved them
chiefly in furnishing the Contenental Army with Iron ancors and Steel and are under
Contract with M" Hughs Dcp' Quartermaster which we have not yet half Compleated
from the want of hands to push on the Business as our hands many of them have
absconded owing chiefly as we suppose from the weakness of their minds in not
believing that its Reasonabie men of so low fortunes as the most of them are should
be Called away with the Millitia so frequently to Defend as they Immagine the Rich
people of the Country, and upon such weak principles great part of them last fawl,
winter and this present Spring have left the said works and those that still remain
there and we believe Dont mean to hurt the American Cause and are Inclined to
remain and follow their Business, but as they say they are threatened to be Drove
of from the Works by some of the Millitia Officers as they report to us are therefore
very much Discouraged and Cant follow their Business with any sattisfaction, and
whereas the said M' Hughs has lately made proposals for a much larger Quantity
of Iron and Steel than we heretofore have Conti'acted with liim for, and as we are
very willing to undertake to supply M' Hughs with all the Iron and Steel we can
make Excepting what the farmer shall want for their use (who ought to be supplied)
as they say and more Especially as it is for the use of the Continental Service, but
dare not undertake the same Except our workmen can be protected and Excused
from the Militia Ser^'ice, therefore Humbly pray that the Honorable Convention will
be pleased to take the same under their Delibercd Consideration and order such
protection as may Enable your Petitioners to fulfill their Engagements above men-
tioned and your Petitioners as in duty bound shall ever pray.
ABEL NOBLE,
PETER TOWNSEND.
Sterling Works, m Orange County, 12 April 1111.
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A List of men to Enable the Carrying on the Sterling Furnace Forge Ancory and
Steel works is as follows, viz :
for the Furnace.
20 Men, Wood Cutters,
4 Master Colers, Each 4 Men— is
3 Men for Raising Oar, 2 Men for Carting ditto,
1 Men Carters for Hauling Coles,
2 Men for Stocking Coles, 1 Banoksman,
2 Men Burning Oar, 2 Mine Pounders,
2 Fillers of furnace, 2 Founders,
1 Gutter man, 1 Black Smith, 1 Carpenter,
1 Manager, 1 Clark,
for Forge and Ancory,
20 Men for Cutting wood,
3 Master Colers, Each 4 Men,
5 Men Carters for Hauling Coles,
2 Stocker of Coles,
10 Men for makeing Iron in five fires,
10 Men for makeing Anchors, three fires,
1 Carpenter, 1 Black Smith,
1 Manager, 1 Clark,
for Steel Avorks & forge.
15 Men for Cutting wood,
3 Master Colers, Each 4 Men,
4 Men Carters for Bringing the Coles,
1 Stocker of Coles, 1 Man to Cart Pigs,
6 Men for making Steel, in three fires,
4 Men for makeing iron in two fires,
1 Carpenter, 1 Black Smith,
1 Man to manage the Bussiness,
65 Men
>■ 49 Men
April 14* 1777.
182
ABEL NOBLE,
PETER TOWNSEND.
Memorial of Major Pawling.
[Petitions, 33 : 554.]
To the Honorable the Convention of the State of New York.
The Memorial of Albert Pawling Major of one of the sixteen additional Regi-
ments ordered to be raised by the Honorable the Congress for the Service of the
United States of America and Officered by his Excellency General Washington
Humbly Sheweth,
That as well your Memorialist as the officers of four Companies in one of the said
Regiments are Members of this State, as will appear from the inclosed List. That
most of them are persons who have fled from the City of New York or Long
Island leaving their all behind them rather than desert the cause of liberty and their
Country by falling into the hands of the Enemy, and all of them (one or two subal-
terns excepted) have served as officers appouited by this State in the Service of the
United States of America and tho' with some Degree of Military Reputation as will
appear by the Recommendations given them to the Committee of Arrangement by
the General officers under whom they more immediately served, yet they were (from
unavoidable necessity as your Memorialist believes) unprovided for in the five Regi-
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ments assigned to this State to raise. Your Memorialist further begs leave to
premise that the officers of the said sixteen Regiments are not confined to any
particular State to recruit the same, notwithstanding which it has been the policy
of the States of Connecticut and Massachusets Bay to grant their respective State
Bounties as well to Recruits (wheresoever inlisted) for those Regiments as for the
Artillery where the Recruiting officers only are Members belonging to either of
those States, by means whereof they furnish officers and this State men for those
chores, and besides the honour of apparently furnishing a large Proportion of men
for the War, at the close of it from the well known attachment that men generally
have to the officers they will acquire by this stroke of policy whole Regiments of
new subjects at the Expence of this and other of the States. Your Memorialist
however means not by this reasoning to ask a Bounty or any Extra Encouragement
for the Recruits of his officers and as he wishes so he will exert himself to raise as
many in other States as he possibly can, for which purpose his recruiting officers
have proper directions. But your Memorialist cant help humbly thinking that a
late Resolve of this Honourable House giving an Exemption to such of the Militia
from being drafted in the service as shall furnish or enlist men for either of the
five Regiments of this State only bears extremely hard on his officers and will
greatly retard if not totally jDrevent their filling their Companies except the same
Resolve shall be extended to them. Your Memorialist therefore from a Desire of
promoting the Interest of the State of which he has the Honor of being a Member
and of promoting the recruiting service at large, by having his officers put on an
equal footing with others of the same State, has thought it his Duty to lay the state
of Facts contained in the above Memorial before this Honorable House with the
fullest confidence (arising from the high opinion he entertains of their wisdom and
Justice) that the said Resolution will be extended equally to the above four Com-
panies as to the other Troops now raising in this State. And vour Memorialist as
in duty bound shall ever pray &' &■= ALBERT PAWLING.
Kingston, 14"" April 1111.
A List of the Officers of the four Companies alluded to in the above Memorial.
Capt' Nathaniel Tom, Lieut' Wood,
Black, Lawrence,
John Watkins, Neely,
Santford. Munnell,
Di-ako,
Oliver,
Robert,
Rodman.
Petition of Isaac Davis.
[Petitions, 33 : U2.]
To the Honorable Convention of the State of New York.
The Petition of Isaac Davis most Humble Sheweth,
That your Petitioner Inhabitant of Shandakan have been Inlisted Under Elias
Hasbrook as a Sarj' In a Company of Raingers & have served my time Faithfully
till about Eight or ten Days before the Company was Discharged by the Convention
I went home with his Consent and not Returned by Reason of the necessity I was
put to at home. Now having Demanded my P.ay from him which is Due to me from
the first Day of February last, to the time before mentioned, which he Refused to
pay and on Enquiry I find he has not Drawn Pay for me as he has done for the
Rest of the Company which have served no Longer then I Did, But Eeturned me
as having gone on Furlow and never Returned. I hope the Honorable Convention
will take the matter Into Considaration & Justice be Done to your Faithful! subject
are the Prayer of ISAAC DAVIS. '3'
April 16*" 1777.
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Certificate of Teunis Sleght.
[MisceL Pap. 39 : 401.]
To the Honorable the Convention of the State of New York.
I Teunis Sleght of Kingston do hereby certify and return That on the days for
that purpose hereinafter mentioned I delivered copies of the Resolutions of the
Honorable Convention passed on the 27'" of March for discharging sundry com-
panies of Rangers to the respective officers hereafter named viz'
To Cap' John A. Bradt at Schenectady on the first of April Ins' to Capt. Christian
Geetman & his Lieut' Jacob Sammons April .3'' at Steen Arabia.
To Lieutenant Laurence Gross first Lieut' of the Company whereof John Winn
had been Captain, at Canejohary on the said 3'* day of April — & that I could not
with certainty hear where the said John Winn then was — the said Gross then hav-
ing the Command of that Company.
That I delivered another copv of the said Resolutions as directed to Cap' Marcus
De Mott on the 4"' of April at Canejohary af*
That I delivered another Copy as directed to Cap' Isaac Moss near Skeensborough
on the 8"" day of April Instant, And another Copy to Cap' Joshua Conckey at New-
perth district in Charlotte County on the Q"* day of April aforesaid.
That I procured to be delivered the remaining Copy as directed to Lieu' Gideon
Squire at his House at a place called Granville on the 10"' day of April — That the
last mentioned copy was served by one John Gibson — That a receipt for each copy
of the said Resolutions agreable to the directions given to the Bearer by the Secre-
tary of the Hono"' Convention is herewith returned : & that the copy for Cap'
Baldwin he delivered to Ab. Yates Esq' who directed it to be served on Baldwins
Lieu' by Mat. Vischer Esq"-— That on the S"" day of April I delivered the packett
directed to the Chairman of the Conmiittee of Charlotte County at his house where
they were next day in the Bearers presence delivered to the clerk of the Committee
then assembled at Colo William's House and TEUNIS SLEGHT.
[April 16, 1777.]
Proceedings regarding Tories.
[Miscel. Pap. 37: 693.]
At a meeting of the Committee of Safety & Observation of town of Kingston in
the County of Ulster on the Ninth day of April 1777
Present: The Majority of the Members.
Whereas Cornelius Newkerk & William M'Darmoth of Wagh Konk in said
County appearing before the Committee of Kingston by virtue of an order of the
Sub Committee of said Committee charged with Treasonable Discourses betwixt
the said Newkirk & M'=Derraoth and J.am'es Atwater and Daniel Wilson of Dutchess
County on the fifth Day of April this Instant the Purport of said Discourse being
Delivered under the hands of said Atwater and Wilson in writing to the Sub Com-
mittee and the Sub Committee laid the same before the Committee of Kingston for
their Consideration and Judgement in the Premises. Thp information in writing
from Atwater & Wilson signed with their N.ames underwritten is as follows Viz'
on Saturday the 5'" Day of April about 3 miles from Kintrston on Woodstock Road
we met William Doud and stopped and give him to understand we were in Trouble
and wanted a place where to flee, he said lie and we were both of one mind and
he wished that he was with the liegulars then and said we must take Care of Philip
Miller, Peter Sliort and Jeremiah Snyder, Tobias Wynkoop and Chrisii.an Meyer
for they were strong Wigs but we might go to John Rows or Ilelmer Rows under
the Blue Mountain or to Zachariah Snyder for he carried the torles last february m
the night to John Croft and that we miglit go to Gysbert Vanattes. m'c called
there. lie told us that lie was a friend to the Kings forces and further said that Peter
Wiiuie told him Tliat there was two of the horses that the torics last febrnarv had
taken Helm es Rows and one at Johannis Tromboor and we mitrht be safe at fred-
erick Itows in Sliandaken for they were good Kings men but desired us to take care
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of Philip Miller, Peter Short, William Snyder and some others but Zachariah Sny-
der we might put Trust in for he was a good Kings man and then we left him and
went to John Crofts, neither he or his wife were at home but his Daughter said
that The Company was there. Then we went to Cornelius Newkirks who said he
was a man for the King and his boys had got guns and every thing ready To join
them further said he could hardly keep them from going To the Regulars but
expected them in about Eight Days nearer when his boys meant Join them one of
the boys being Present consenting To what his father said and then we went with
Lieut Snyder to Helmes Rows, there we found one horse and slay & Jacobus Row
Informed us that John Peter Row, Peter Weaver was there 3 or 4 Days and Left
that slay and horse there and there came another slay with three men in it Peter &
Caltus Heffer & Englishmen unknown to him then. Pi'oceeded to Christian Fiero
Jun' where other circumstances is as well known To you Gentlemen as to us.
Signed by
JAMES ATWATER,
DANIEL WILSON.
The Committee ordered the said two Newkirks, M'Dermoth and Vanatten to
appear before the Committee seperately and was seperately Examined by the Com-
mittee Respecting the Premises, the said two Newkerks, M'^Darmoth & Vanatten
in a great measure Denied the Charge, the Committee Relying on the Charge of
said Atwater & Williams ordered one of the Newkerks Jacobus Newkerk in con-
finement and concerning the other three the Committee determined and adjudged
that if the said Cornelius Newkerk, William M'Darmoth & Gysbert Van Etteu
wood take an oath to swear to be faithfull subjects of the State of New York and
renounce all Allegiance to the King of Great Brtian which the said Newkerk, Mc-
Darmoth and Vanatten voluntarily took the Oath, the Oath is Verbatim as follows viz'
I the Subscriber Do most solemnly swear that I Renounce all allegiance to the
King of Great Britian that I will be a good and true Subject to the State of New
York that I will to the utmost of my Power defend the said State against the
Enemies thereof and that I will Discover all Plots & Conspiracies against it which
may come to my knowledge and Pray God Almighty so to keep me as I do faith-
fully and sincerely keep this Oath and Declaration.
After taken this Oath the above mentioned Van Etten, M'^Darraoth & Newkerk
subscribed their names seperately under said Oath and then Discharged them on
paying the Cost & Expenses accrued in apprehending them.
Whereas Cornelius Newkerk and William M'Dai-moth in their Journey home in
the Night being Afraid to ride through The Creek called at the house of M'' Joseph
Ousterhoudt about 4 mile out of town and asked M'^ Osterhoudt whether they could
Lodge-there? M"^ Ousterhoudt Consented to Lodge them and after Their being a
Little time in the house M' Osterhoudt told them they could go to bed and Lit them
to bed in an upper Room. Before the said Newkerk & M'Tiarmoth went up M"
Elizabeth Yeomans lying in bed unknown to Newkerk & M°Darmoth and Drew the
Curtains of the bed Close Together so that she could not be seen by Newkerk &
M'^Darmoth. After M"^ Osterhoudt Left the Room the said M^Darmoth & Newkerk
when Laid Down supposing themselves Alone in the room began to talk About The
Transaction of the Day before the Committee ; being at the time overheard of Mrs
Elizabeth Yeomans begun according to her Information as follows (to wit)
First Newkerk said they take us to be good Whigs but my heart is the same as be-
fore, then M°Darmoth said so is mine but we now have taken the oath it is well, New-
kerk said they read the Oath to me several times but I have taken Care that I should
not hear it for I stopt my ears with wool. M'^Darmoth asked Newkerk where he
got the wool, Newkerk answered I Brought it from Home as I Expect it that
they should offer the Oath to me, M'Darmoth said I Did not think so far when the
Oath was offered To Me I asked what Oath I was to swear, they told me to be True
To the Country and I Could do that and free my Conscience for it is our Country
where we was born but the King is the Ruler of the Country. And one of them
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said to the other Dont talk so Loud if we should be heard it would be worse for us
than Ever. Newkerk asked M'^Darmoth if he Did not think that they Could Force
them to bring home their Arms, M^Darmoth said No, but M'^Darraoth said I will
keep an account so as one Did he mentioned his name but M" Yeomans Did not
understand who they Named but he kept an account of Every Day that he was
Confined and of Every meal of Victuals and so you must Do and Gysbert also If he
will that we be allowed for it. Newkerk I would do it but I cannot Write but if
my son Jacobus was Out of Goal he could Do it but I Expect he shall not Come out
before he Takes the Oath. Then they talked About hanging a man ; that would be
the right way then they shall hare by and by how they shall Climb. Then Newkerk
said it was Not true that was said of Me that he said he wished that the Regulars
would Come here, that I should said that I Did not know what to Do with my son.
Newkerk said he taught That if he would Give them money that they would not go
and I would Not be willing to give them money for if it was to be Run against Them
that he would alwaj'S be sorry afterwards they must do there Own mind and farther
said not. In the Morning when M" Yeoman Got up Early and reported the Dis-
course that was betwixt M^Darmoth & Newkerk in the Night to M' Osterhoudt,
M' Osterhoudt immediately went to Cap' Silvester Salisbury and acquainted him
thereof and immediately Cap' Salisbury Apprehended them and brought them to
Town and the Committee Immediately called and met on the tenth Inst,int and heard
the Information of M" Yeomans and ordered the said Newkerk and M'Darmoth to
Appear.
The Committee acquainted them of the Charge Against them ; they heard the
Charge and Confessed Every word that M" Yeomans said.
The Committee Considered the Charge and adjudged that the said Newkerk and
M'^Darmoth should be Confined and Report the matter to the Commissioners
Appointed by the Convention of this State of New York to Detect all Treasons, Con-
spiracies, &c., against the said State of New York.
The Committee pray the honorable the Convention of the State of New York to
send this report to the Commissioners to Detect treasons & Conspiracies or take such
order therein as to the honorable Convention shall seem meet touching the three
prisoners (to wit) Cornelius Newkerk, AVilliam M'Darmoth & Jacobus Newkerk,
mentioned in this report. By order of the Committee,
JOHN DUMONT,
Chairman of the Committee of Kingston.
Major Henry Wisner's account of the capture of Thirteen To'-ies.
[Miseel. Pap. 39: 378.]
Major Henry Wisner, who arrived with prisoners from Orange County was caled
in and says
On last Tuesday evening he returned from Town meeting.
That about 2 oClock on Wednesday morning heard of two men going thro' a
pass — called two Capts — proceeded by a Highway — overtook one — & afterwards
the others — overtook 17 men & next day sent them to Goshen Goal — That they
were going to the Enemy — that they had procured a pilot — That one says he was to
be a Lieut'— That they acknowledged tliey were going away — That he has bro't
thirteen prisoners here — chiefly from Newbury — acknowledged that they were
going oiF —
[April 9, 1777.]
Afiidavits of Saml. Smith, William Benedict, Major Henry Wisner, and others.
[Miseel. Pap. 39: 449.]
Sam' Smith being duly sworn says Rob' Denton told him that he was going to
the Enemy, & that he had tryed twice to go before but had failed ; but swore he .
would go now — & that if his Horse would do for a Light Horse he would inlist in
the Light Horse for he had always been a loyal subject to King George & would
serve him that John Fluining said repeatedly that he was determined to go to N.
York to join the Enemy. SAMUEL SMITH.
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William Wisner being sworn says — That he heard John Fluining ask Major
Wisner whether he was going to New York — upon being answered in the afferm-
ative he told Major Wisner that he himself was going there & had procured a
Pilot & that they would go togethei- & that he had twelve more men to join him —
that he heard Fluining say he lately had a Conference with Coll. Beardley that
Coll. Beardley broke off the Conversation with saying he did not care to stay any
longer for fear People would mistrust them & that he said he believed Coll. Beard-
ley was as good a subject as any in the Country & as the deponent understood
meaning subject of the King of Great Britain — the Deponent further saith that he
heard Robert Denton say he had attempted to go to New York last Winter — but
was determined to go now. WILLIAM WISNER.
Lieu* Henry Dobbin being duly sworn Says — on Wednesday Last he met with
John Fluining & his Son in the mountains a Little North of Stoten Berg who
asked him Dobbin whether he was a loyal subject to King George & was going to
New York npon being answered by Dobbin in the affirmative, he told Dobbin that
he was also going to New York then & would furnish him with a Pilot which Pilot
Fluining produced & also told him there were twelve more true Subjects to the
King going with him & directed him where they were — and the Deponent further
saith that he heard Robert Denton say he was going to New York & to the best of
his Remembrance to join the New Recruits. HENRY DOBBIN.
William Benedict being duly Sworn Saith — that John Fluining asked Major
Wisner whether he was a true subject & wanted to see New York, upon being
answered by Major Wisner in the affirmative Fluining said I am the Man will go
with you. I have been waiting here ever since Last Monday — the Deponent further
saith that he heard Robert Denton Say he had attempted to go to New York once
before but had Failed but said he would go now at the Risque of his life — that
Denton advised them in case they should meet the Continental Light Horse to form
and fire on them — That John Fluining said that if he could go home for three days
he could get one hundred or one hundred & fifty men to Join the Kings Troops
from New Burgh.
Major Henry Wisner of Warwick in Orange County informed this Committee
that Sometime last week gained intelligence of a Party of Tories going down to
join the Enemy upon which he raised a party of Men and went in quest of them,
that a little north of Stoten Berg he fell in with John Fluining and his Son, and
on pretence of being on the same Errand himself & his party, drew a confession
from Fluining that he & a number of others were then on there way to New York
with a Pilot & that Fluining led him with his party to the place of Rendevous —
Where he seized the said Fluining & twelve others belonging to this State, viz'
James Fluining, Elnathan Foster, David Wiot, Solomon Combs, Benjamin Smith,
Stephen Wood, John Moffit, Benjamin Derby, Timothy Wood, Robert Denton,
James Causman and Amos Ireland ; and also four others belonging to the State of
New Jersey viz' Micajah Waggoner, Coonrod Sly, Ebenezer Ellis & — Van Anden.
HENRY WISNER.
Examination of Elnathan Foster and others.
[Miscel. Pap. 37 : 705.]
Elnathan Foster of Newburgh being examined says : That he is not & never was
an enemy to his Country, that in the two months late Service he sent a man in his
stead and paid him 16 Dollars. That on this last alarm he applied to the Lieuten-
ant and requested leave to remain at home as he wanted Health and could not get
any person to hire. That the Lieut desired him to meet him next Day at the wharfe
which he did but the Lieut had not yet reo* orders. That he returned home and
next morn'' about 9 oClock a guard was sent for him. That Colo Hasbrouck on the
parole of himself & others permitted them to go home and return next day to be
tryed by a Court Martial. That when he return'd next day the Court Martiall
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was not assembled. That the Colonel & officers present insisted on a Bond of
twenty pounds for his appearance on the next Wednesday. That if he refused to
give the bond he understood he was to be put under guard. That he intended to
go to South Hampton the place of his nativity. That four neighbours Viz' Benja-
min Derby, Benj Smith, David Wyat & went with him. that they
went to Waganer to obtain him for a Guide because they had heard that he had
piloted a Company. That he was informed by Major Wisner that one of the young
men Viz Robert Denton was to have been a Lieu' but the young man denies it.
Amos Ireland says that he set off from Home to go to an Uncles on Long Island.
That Major Wisner took him with the two persons named Wood, that he over-
took them between the mountain. That he did not enquire of them where they
were going & does not know where they were going. That he was acquainted
with them before. That he thot they were going to Long Island. That he was
discharged by his officer because he was a cripple having had a tree fall across his
Leggs. That Wood told him the Exam' that he was going to So Side of Long
Island to see his Relations, that he the Exam' did not tell any person before he set
off where he was going to. That he is a native of Newburgh & has parents there.
That he does not know the name of the place where his Uncle dwels & never was
there.
John Flewelling says that when taken he was returning home with his son from
Charlottenburgh jfurnace. That he never did Join the Enemy and has been
always obedient to the Commands of his officers of which they will testify. That
he knew of no other man going from home but Solomon Combs, Robt Denton, his
son & self, that he met a man on the road who is said to be a pilot to pilot people
to New York. That soon after he met Maj' Wisner & the men with them who
enquired of the man he met. that he did offer to pilot them to New York. That
Combs & Rob' Denton intended to go to Long Island as Denton informed him.
Tiiat he the Examinant married a wife on Long Island & has also Relations there.
Robert Denton says that he knows John Flewelling who w.as now shown to him.
That Flewelling set out to go & went into New Jersey and he the Examinant set
out to go to New York. That he went about seven miles farther than Flewelling
and was returning home when he was apprehended. That what he has done he did
by the persuasion of other persons who have been to New Yoi-k. That James
Leonard had been to New York & told the depon' that if he would not come in by
the first of May he would suffer as they would put all to the sword who did not
come in. That said Leonard told him that Cap' Campbell had sent for him &
desired he should come down & he should h.ave an Ensign or a Lieut' Commission.
That his Brother also sent for him to come down or it would be worse for him. That
he saw Flewelling the night before he set off. that he said he was going to the
Iron Works. That Leonard directed him to one Van Orden for a Guide to take
him to New York. That he knows Benj Smith. Thai he told Flewelling that he
was going away and that he had the offer of such Commission. That Van Orden
refused to undertake to pilot him. That Leonard told him of some young men from
that neighborhood who had enlisted in the King's service. That his elder Brother
belongs to Campbell & as the Examinant supposes is a private. That he heard of
Leonard and also Taylor, that a person .at Catts Kill had been enlisting for the
Kings Army, that he knows Amos Ireland & the Woods, that he knew they were
going down to Long Island as he was told. That on last Sunday night a week
Woods wife told him so. That Taylor directed him to go to one Woods & enquire
for newfoundland & go by "Wagonen who is said to be able to direct the way to
get into New York. That his Brother sent him word that Campbell's Company
lay at Kmgs Bridge. That when he met Major Wisner & others he understood
from them they were going to New York. He determined to go with them &
went with them untill they overtook the others. That he saw Wood who lives on
the road from Warrick to newfoundland. that his name is either John or Jona-
than as he the Examinant believes.
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James Gosman says he lives in Newburgh that he does not know the crime with
which he stands charged, being informed thereof says he was born on Long Island
& never meant to Join the Enemy. That he has a Broy' in the American Service &
was going to him with some cloatliiug & to get a little salt. That he had not any
pass. The Guard who apprehended him took his horse saddle & watch & about
30s. of money, which 22s. was in silver.
Benj. Smith says he was Lieut, of the Militia till about two month ago he
resigned it to Colo. Jonathan Ilasbrouck. He declares he will declare the Truth
and the whole Truth, That he acknowledges it was a fault that he was going below.
That he has not seen his Brother in Law but once since he went to New York which
is about two months ago to the best of his knowledge. That he does not know
how Long his Brother in Law was at home. That he came up to buy horses and
went back to Wallkill for that purpose and did buy Horses. That the last time he
was up which is now lately he sent word by a man that it was best for him to come to
New York. That he thinks he received the Message by his wife. That John
Moifat, Elanthan Focter & David Wyat went from home with him. That he was
going to New York with intent to go to his relations near Hempstead take up a
writing for his personal Effects there & tarry there untill the Troubles were over.
That one Waggoner was to have been their Pilot. That he is now in Goshen
Goal. That they were taken up by Major Wisner before they sett off with their
pilot. That they had not made any Bargain with the Pilot. That the PUot told
them that he was returned home from N. York within half an hour.
Solomon Combs says he was persuaded by Stephen Pine & Jonathan Pine to go
to New York. That they told him it would be better for him. That he did not
intend to enlist with the Enemy, it was not his Determination to be a soldier. That
he intended to go to his Uncle on Long Island. That it was last fall when he saw
the Pines. That he thinks the Pines are at New York.
James Fluelling says that his Father persuaded him to go with him to Charlotten-
burgh Furnace, that his father went thei'e on his return, said he could not get
employment. That when they returned they met the Gentlemen who said they
were going to New York, he said he would go with them.
A List of the Scout that went with Mager Wisner.
Mager Wisner,
Capt. Minthorn,
Capt. Miller,
Lieut. Vance,
Lieut. Finn,
Lieut. Dobbins,
Lieut. Holt,
Insign Jewel,
Nathan Gray, Sergt.,
William Benedict, Sergt.,
Benjamin Whitney, Sergt.,
Thomas becos,
Joel Cross,
William Curry,
Philip Carter,
[MiaceL Pap. 39 : 63.]
Samuel Ketcham,
Isac Headley,
James Burt,
Jacob Demerist,
Mathew McColleny,
Peter Demeree,
Samuel Demeree,
Patrick Thompson,
Eliphelet Richards,
Garrit Reed,
Philip Buris,
Josha Carpenter,
Daniel Sayre,
Philip Ketchem,
Hoel Ketcham,
April 2"^ to 3*
Richard Masters,
Henry Bartoloph,
Cornelos Demerest,
Peter Bogert,
Henry Bogert,
peter Faust,
Samuel Smith,
Mathew Terrel, Sergt.,
William Miller,
Jacobas Lance,
Jacob Wandle,
David Demerist,
William Wisner,
John Clarke, Sergt.
April 5, 1777, to 6'" being 2 Days.
Major Wisner, Joseph M'Kane, Sargt., Joseph paterson,
Lieut. Dobbins, Daniel Burt, ' James parshal,
Insign hallakj Patrick Thompson, William Wisner,
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Mathew Farrel, Sargt., Eliphelet Richai-ds, Joseph Ciiny,
Zepheniah Kelly, Sargt., Philip Ketcham, Benjamin Cuny,
William Benedict, Sargt., Samuel Ketcham, Henry McIIorter,
Benjamin Whitney, Sargt., Richard Masters, Joshua Carpenter.
John Clarke, Sargt.,
April the 7, 1777. Then Began our March.
A List of The Men that Garded the prisners from Goshen to Esopus.
Mager Wisner, Richard Masters, Samuel Scely,
Lieut. Ketcham, Joshua Carpenter, Daniel Gilbert,
Lieut. Dobbin, Samuel Smith, Peter Bogert,
William Benedict, Sergt., philip Ketcham, Henry Bertoloph.
William Wisner,
That the Within Pay Role as by You Subscribed to, contains a just and true ac'
of the names and number of a party under your command for the purpose of appre-
hending and conveying the within prisoners from Warwick Mountains to Kings
Town and that the said men have been In actual service the time herein set forth.
Petitions of Tdries.
[Miscel. Pap. 39: 218, 241.]
To the onabel Cogress of Newyork For this State.
We Humbel Pertisoners Beging to take Nottis of us in our Deplobel Sitavation
we have Sin against god yet we beg that god is good and grases and we hope that
we will Find the Same hart of pitte From you as a Father to his children we humbel
Pertisoners Do beg of this onabel gentilman of this State that they would See it Fit
npon Sum Resabel Considerration to Let us Return to our Respecttive Famelis for
"we understand that they are Deprivd of their Susstainuns that they had to Suss-
tain them and we Luk upon it a Indespenabel Duty as god has Been Picas to Besto
them upon us as god is good and Grases to For Give trespasses we hope that thou
art of the Same Temper and Fraira of mind to Forgive your Fellor Creaturs.
Solomon Comes, John Flewwelling, David Wy.att,
Abraham Smith, James Flewwelling, John Mufud,
Stephen Wood, Begemiu Darby, Robart Denton.
Beugemin Smith, Eleson Foster,
[Petitions, 33 : 248, 286.]
Onabel Gentelmen : We the subscribers Do pertisson to your oner gentleman we
Desire of your onner for our Triel and Then If Found gilte we are willing to be Left
to your marcy this we desire Sun gentelinan if you please,
Beniarain Smith, James Flewwelling, EInathan Foster,
John Mufed, Stephen Wood, David Wyatt.
John Flewwelling,
To the Honourable Convention.
We Humble Perttisoners we beg that you would take Notis of we poor Pi'isners in
our wofull condition, and we .are sorry that we have a offencd God and you, and we
pi'ay you to forgive this one Folt sence we ment to harm no man and if we have
Don amis we Beg Forgiveness From God and you, and we hope that we would
Find marcy at your hands and we beg that you would porgcct sum way that we
might be sot at our Liberty to go to our Families, For they are in Distress and
we beg by the help of God Not to offend vou again. This wc'beg For god Sake.
Solomon Comes, John Flewwelling, Beniamen Smith,
Robert Denton, Abraham Smith, Stephen Wood,
David Wyatt, Begemen Suiitli, James Flewwelling.
John Mufad, EInathan Foster,
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[Miscel. Pap. a'? : 311, 373, 315; 39: 218.]
Gentlemen Congress there is three harty men in prison and we are willing to
Enter in the service for the space of three years if we have did a rong we ar willing
to make a meanes if we have been cept in darkness v/e are willing to be inlighted we
Bee we have did rong and we are sorry for it and will du better For time to Come,
and we are willing to Enter in the sarvas and be good Faithfull solgurs and to make
amens as Fur as we are abel For ours mis-behavor and will prove FithfuU a ceerging
to our oaths and will Discover all we no.
SOLOMON COMES,
ROBERT DENTON,
JAMES COSMAN.
April the 14 1111.
Onabel Gentelman : I have taken this optunity wonce more to Beg your Favour
For our Relief For if we have not come under obgation strong anuf we are willing
so to Do we have sworn to be Try to our Country and am assolvd so to Stand for
the Liberty of the meaaca. Gentleman I hope we No the Searcumstance of a oath
Better then to take that heavy oath and then to Fly From it and to ondu our soles.
Gentelman we are willing to Come under any olagation that you pleas to Lay on to
injoy our home once more. If we have Rong our Contry we are willing to make
ameands and will obay our orders and will Fight for our Libity, if sum have Did
bad we cannot help it, if we Dont git releaf sun we shall suffer For we are poor and
out of money and Credit. Gentelman I beg then you would Concider my Curcum-
stant in a short time or Else I must suffer hear the oaths we cook will be Tru to the
end. This From SOLOMON COMES,
ROBART DENTON.
April 11, 1111. Permitted to enlist in Col. Van Schaick's or Gansevoort's rege-
ments, provided no more than one enlist in same Company, Jour. I. 886.
The Examination of Solomon Combs Born on Long Island at present an inhabi-
tant of Newburgh.
He says he had been down to Staughtenburg Furnice with an Intent to gitt
employment there but did not engage, that when he went from home his Intent
was to go to Long Island but was discouraged from attempting to gett there, that
Steven Pine and John Nathan Pine of Newburgh did advise the examiuant
to go to Long Island, that one James Leonard and Morris Flueling had been to
Long Island or New York and that said Leonard has been since at Newburgh.
that he had seen a Letter from Flueling to his wife, the Letter was dated at
Albany in which he said he expected to be at home by the first of May. that he
did not know Leonards business when at Newburgh Last, that the examinant was
taken pi'isoner at one Wagoner near New found Land on his return home, that he
heard that Wagoner had been Down to New York with a number of men & had
Just returned.
The Examination of Robert Denton, April le"" 1777.
He says he set out from home to go to Kings Bridge, that he had a brother
there, that one James Leonard who he saw about a month ago Told him that if he
did not Come in by the first Day of May he would be Likely to suffer as it was
Determined that no Quarters would be given after that time, that their Regular
Army was 100 000 strong, that 50,000 more wer expected to be here by the mid-
dle of April.
The Examination of James Cosman born on Long Island and Inhabitant of New-
burgh. he says he had a brother in our service with General Washington, that
he was going down to Carry some shirts for his Brother.
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[Miscel. Pap. 36 : 660, 564, 566, 045, 646.]
To the Convention.
Gentlemen: I wright to let you now that I am in a weaiy Pore State of health
at this Present and I have word that my wife lays at the Pint of Deth and I am
very sorry for what I have Done and I am willin to Doe jest what you Pies to Say.
ELNATHAN FOSTER.
To the Honorabel Convenshion of this Staet.
Tour Humbel Petechenor Begs leave to return your honors mane thanks for the
Lebaty of lucking a place to move my family two. I have found a Plas at new
Molborow about 12 mils from my hous. I humblie beg leaf of this Honrabel Board
to move my famaly and what I have left me and to live with mi famly to tri to ser-
port them and mi slef aither apon Bail or Security and I father promis to Be a true
Bubjict to this State.
So I Remain your fraind and well wish our
Kingston. ELNATHAN FOSTER.
Warrant against Elnathan Foster.
SiE : Agreeable to a Request R* from the Committee of this precinct to mo
directed, You are hereby ordered to Command a sufficient Guard to take the Body
of Elnathan Foster and him safely convey to Kingston Goal Fourth with whereof
fail not this from s' your to serve, JONATHAN HASBROUCK, Col.
N.B. — By an order of Committee you are to Command Uniphrey Merritt to take
Elnathan Foster from whence he brought him, &c*. J. HAS^
On Publick Service. To Cap' Stephen Case ; at his Absince, To his next Com-
manding Officer.
Letter of the Committee of Safety.
Gentlemen : When the Warrent from Col. Ilaasbrook for returning Elnathan
Foster to the Goal in the Town against an express Resolution of the Council of
Safety & unaccompanied by any reasons which might excuse that proceeding, was
laid before them, they issued orders for your attending the Board to answer for a
measure so derogatory to their authority.
The Council have since rec* a letter from Mr. Belknapp assigning the Reasons for
the Return of Foster, with which they are satisfied, & therefore direct me to inform
you that your attendance on the Board is dispensed with.
This Council in the Discharge of the trust reposed in them will on all occasions
pay due Respect to the Sentiments of the Inhabitants of your district & will readily
gratify their inclinations in such instances as may not in the opinion of the Council
be consistant with the General good of this and the other United States.
I am Gentlemen your Humble serv'
Dr Letter to the Committee of probably New Burgh District as to Elnathan
Foster.
Petition of the Committee of Kingston,
[Mil. Commit. 25 : 827.]
To the Honourable the Convention of the State of New York.
The Humble petition of the Committee of Safety & observation of the town of
Kingston.
Whereas the town of Kingston is so Coramodiously situated in the State of new
York for the Southern and Northern Troops to pass Through to the Respective
departments of the North & South that it Occasions and Creates a great Trouble
and variety of Business for the Committee of Kingston to transact more then the
Committee is able to go through with (to Witts)
1'* To provide Waggons for Baggage & Sick to forward.
2* Having no Hospitall to send the sick in belonging to the army when they come
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in town are under a Necessity to Burden the Inhabitants therewith of which we
have Sundry Complaints before us Now and know no way to help ourselves, or the
Bick, or the Complainants —
3* The billiting of Soldiers on the Inhabitants — having no barracks to send
them in.
4"" No store of provisions were the soldiers can draw provisions, the Burthen of
which comes on the Inhabitants of this town, of which they are tired.
5*'' No power to impress Waggons to forward the sick & Baggage of the Army
on their Routs coming & going to the Respective departments of North & South.
The Committee therefore Humbly pray the Honourable Convention to take this
our petition into their serious consideration and order by Resolve such relief to
this Committee of Kingston & the Inhabitants thereof as in their Wisdom shall
seem meet. And this Committee shall ever pray.
By Order of the Committee,
JOHN DUMON r, Chairman.
[Misoel. Pap. 36 : 645.]
Captain Schoonmakers Company of Sapaancater and Leegloopers Ball players
Teth serves the End at Present to guard the fleet Prison under the Directions of
the Hon" Peter P. Van Zandt, G. Livingston, &■= Committee of the said Prison or
Wardens of the same.
Petition of Elizahetli Haight.
[Petitions, 33: 706.]
To the Hon"' Convention of the State of New York.
The Petition of Elizabeth Haight of Fishkill but formerly of New York Humbly
Sheweth
That your Petitioners mother Elizabeth Bend having a parcell of Goods to the
amount of ab* six or seven hundred pounds value and the Commiss" appointed by
this Hon*"'' House have taken the same in Charge as the property of M' Grave Bend
in New York. Your petitioner will make oath that the Goods are the property of
her mother Elizabeth Bend who will declare the same whenever this Hon"' ifouse
think fitt. Your Petitioner therefore prays to aptain a permitt to sell the same and
to redeem the Goods out of the hands of the Commiss™ as the Commiss" having
directed your Petitioner to apply to this Hon"' House for the above permitt as it
was out of their department to take the oath of your Petioner or her mother.
Your Petitioner beggs this Hon"' House will take the same in Consideration and
Grant her such relieff as this Hon"' House shall think fit and your Petitioner as in
Duty Bound shall ever pray. ELIZABETH HAIGHT.
Kingston iV" April 1777.
Petition of Matthew Goes and Dirck Gardenier.
[Petitions, 33 : 662.]
To the Hon' the Representatives of New York in Convention.
The Petition of Matthew Goes Jun' and Derek Gardinier, Humbly Sheweth
That your Petitioners have been deprived of their Liberty ever since the 9* Day
of October last, part of the time in Close Confinement and the remainder upon
their parole of Honor. That their Families have greatly sufiered and their Farms
been reduced to a Ruinous Condition on account of their absence. While at the
same Time that they have been deprived of improving and Reaping the Benefit of
their Estates they have been put to very great additional Expence so that as their
Disbursements have been geater their Income has been less. Your Honours are too
well acquainted with thq Neature of a Farmers business & the necessity of his personal
Presence to require any further argaraenis to point it out Especially at this season
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& in the present well known scarcity of Labourers. That your petitioners have not
During their Imprisonment tho' now six months been made acquainted with their
Crime, but whatever it may be they hope your honours as Guardians of the Pub-
lick will find out a method "by which the State may be secured from any Danger
Real or supposed, and by which the petitioners may not be Restrained from taking
Cai-e of their Farms. The Rather as the Community in their Humble opinion
is interested in the labours of Individuals & the Improvement of Husbandry. Your
petitioners cannot but suggest to the Honorable House that Numbers of those who
were sent from Albany with them were ordered to the New England States from
whence they have returned Either by Permission of the authority there or in conse-
quence of the late notice of the Commissioners at Fish Kill, and are now at Home
while we are still obliged to undergo a painfull and Expensive absence from our
Families and yet that your petitioners were kept at Fishkill and the rest sent to
New England was not as they conceive owing to any Extraordinary Degree of Malig-
nity charged against them. But whatever offence it may be supposed your petition-
ers have Committed they hope all things considered that it is not of so Enormous a
Nature but that it may be Expiated by the Confinement they have already under-
gone, and whatever suspicions may have been entertained of any Dangerous Desi^B
being harboured by them they hope will be Removed by a consideration of their strict
observance of their Parole and Conformity to the Regulations prescribed for them,
and that from these considerations the Honourable House will be of opinion that
they may safely be Trusted to go home subject to the Restrictions which by them
shall be Imposed, which they now most Humbly pray.
MATTHEW GOES, Jun'
HuELEY the 18*" Day of April 1117. DIRCK GARDENIER.
Petition of Stephen Wood.
[Petitions, 33: '!24.]
Re Quest of the onabel Congress I understand that there is a act pass By the
onabel Congress that two men is to turn out one for the file for our Libty of the
meaaca and I sink I have Did according to the act I have Turn out my Sou with a
Free ond Good will but I am still kept in prison with I sink I Did according to the
act I Beg that the onabel Congress wood Consider my case, my son had his horse
taken from him with I sink it is a Reasinabal that my son horse shuld be Returned
to him again onabel Congress I desier that your wood Consider me as sun as posa-
bel the Request to the onabel Congress from STEPHEN WOOD.
read & committed April 18"" \111.
Petition of Captains Sohly, Hbrton and Steenrod.
[Petitions, 83: 114]
SopAS, April y' 18* Day, 1777.
Gbntelmen : We your Humble petisioners think our selves much a grieved in
many instances and we Begg the favour of your Honours to take it into Consider-
ation and form a way whereby we may Have Satisfaction.
In the first plase gentelmen we your Humble petisioners Recieved warants for
inlisting men from this Bord for the Contauental servis whereupon we joined
Corn" M'Dogle & Ritzemas Regments and served the Contry faithfuly untill the
first of January last and are Home now three months Pay due for ourselves and
Companys and our poor Soldiers Complaind to us for there pay and thought they
was used ill, whereupon we advansed mony to them some there Hall and some part
of there pay and when we aplid to the pay master for the mony He says that He
should Not pay any men that Did not Crose the River and that he would Not pay
any mony to us that we had advansed, many of our men was then sick in the Con-
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try some wounded and many Lost there Cloathes in the Batel at the plaines, poor
felows Had not so much as shoes to there feet and scarcly cloaths to there Backs
and the wether Extream Cold and they stayd and Did Duty 2 or three weeks on
the East side of the River therefore we thinli it very Hard that those poor Soldiers
should be Deprived of there pay and we think it Hard that we are Not allowd to
Draw the mony for our men as we formerly Did for it is very Hard that those poor
men should Be at the Expence of traveling forty miles for there pay therefore gen-
telmen we pray you woud come into some method whereby we may be prevented
any further trouble so we subscribe ourselves
Your Humble petisioners,
DAVID HOBBY, /
JONATHAN HORTON, [ Capf
COR» STEENROD,
Court Martial on Simon Mabee.
[Miscel. Pap. 37 : 383 38t.]
Proceedings of a General Court Martial held by order of the Honourable Brigadier
General M'^Dougall, April 11*'' 1777.
Col. Phillip Van Coetlandt, President.
Col. Hooker, Capt. Pearcy, Capt. Sheppard,
Lt. Col. Wiessenfells, Capt. Wright, Capt. Bray,
Lt. Col. Renier, Capt. Smith, Capt. Johnson,
Capt. Riker, Capt. Titus, Capt. Camp.
Capt. Ben. Walker, Judge Advocate.
Simon Mabee was brought before the Court and Charged with being Employed
by the Enemy as a Spy & for Enlisting men into their Service. Tlie Prisoner on
his Arraignment Plead Not Guilty.
Abraham Van Wert being sworn deposeth that he had the Command of a Scout
about the 1°' April that he went to the House of one John Hunt near the White
Plains, that suspecting some Tories were there they surrounded the House & the
Evidence went in with three Men to search, that they found a Man hid betwene a
Feather & a Straw Bed. The Evidence does not know the man but thinks his name
was Fred'' PhUlipse, that they searched him Sa found about some Oranges, Tea &
some Buckles. They then searched farther <fc in a back room found the Prisoner,
brought him out searched him & found about him a silver Dollar and some Paper
money. The Evidence then sent Alex. Fagen and another man to search the room
where they found the Prisoner, that Fagen brought out Fifteen Dollars in Silver, a
Warrent & Certificate.
The Warrant & Certificate being produced in Court are in the following words
Viz. :
Whereas his Excellancy Sir William Howe Commander in Chief &c. &c. &c.
has issued orders to Augment his Corps of Guides and Axmen under the Command
of Major Holland Surveyor General of the Northern Destrict of North America.
This is therefore to certify that Simon Mabee is authorized and Empowered by me
to engage Men for the said Service at the allowence of one shilling sterling p Day
and their Provision Gratis to be discharged if desirous at the Expiration of the
ensuing or next campaign.
New Yoek, March 30"^ 1777. SAMUEL HOLLAND.
I do hereby Certify that Simon Mabie of the Malitia of the City of New York
has in my presence voluntarily taken an oath to bear Faith & true allegiance to
his Majesty King George the third and to defend to the utmost of his Power his
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sacred Person, Crown & Government against all persons whatsoever. Given under
my hand at New York this 29"' Day of March in the seventeenth year of his
Majestys Reign Anno Don 1 777. D. MATIJEWS,
Mayor of the City of JVew York.
The Evidence cannot possitively swear that the Warrent now produced in Court
is the same but is certain it was nearly in the same words the Certificate produced
the Evidence thinks it is the same that Fagen brought out — the Evidence
thinks the Prisoner appeared to be frightened when he was taken — the Evi-
dence knows Hunt at whose house the Prisoner was taken & says he bore the
Character of a Tory.
Alex. Pagen being sworn says that he was ordered to go into the House to search
that he found the Prisoner in a back room where they put their Meat, that he
brought him out and gave him in Costody of the Guard, that he was ordered back
to search the room which he did & found some hard money hid under a soap barrell
and in a barrel betwene two pieces of Pork he found some Papers he did not read
them but gave them to Abraham Van Wert who Commanded the Party. That
Ab. Van Wert having Dropped some of the Money the Prisoner told him there
was Fifteen Dollars & two Shillings. The Evidence says he knew the Prisoner
before & his name is Simon Mabee. The Prisoner asking the Evidence if the money
was not counted in his the Prisoners presence, the Evidence says it vras. The Pri-
soner in his Defence absolutely denies knowing anything of the Papers that were
found & says that there is a Simon Mabee who lived in Dutchess County and has
been gone from home some time, that himself is a Labouring Man, that he worked
last summer on Long Island, that he had money due him and went there for it &
returned two or three days before he was taken and was then on his way to his
Fathers near Croton Bridge, that he has never taken up arms against the Country,
that the reason of his hiding in the back room was because he was afraid of being
taken up for having been on Long Island.
Mary Putnam being sworn says she is Sister to the Prisoner that she has a
Nephew named Simon Mabee who has been missing near a year, she does not know
where he is, that the Prisoner has no wife or family.
The Cotirt having Considered the Evidence for and against the Prisoner, are of
opinion That the Prisoner is Guilty of being Employed by the Enemy for the pur-
pose of Inlisting Men into their Service & Consequently of being a Spy and
therefore do sentence him to be hanged by the Neck untill he is Dead
PHILLIP CORTLANDT, Fres'
Ben. Walkbk, Judge Advocate.
Head Quaetees, Peekskjll, April 14"' 1777.
Gentlemen : I have the honor to inclose you the sentence of a General Court
Martial held at this Post on Simon Mabee by virtue of your late Resolution. The
Prisoner confessed to me his having taken protection and that he knew the printed
certificate from the Mayor copied in the proceedings. But denied his having seen
the Warrant before I produced it to him and yet does not admit the former on his
Trial.
When he was brought before me he had great appearance of Guilt in his counte-
nance, which is a faithfull Index to the Heart. He is a man of some cunning from
his deportment and I have no doubt in my own mind of his being the man men-
tioned in the Warrant. This is handed to you by Express, whatever your determar
nation may be I wish to be favoured with it as soon as possible. He will wait a day
for it. There are several small Houses in the Mountains which serve as rendevous
and hiding places for the recruits & spies of the Enemy. The Safety of the Com-
munity in my opinion requires the Families to be removed and the Houses to be
destroyed. The Barn of the Chairman of the Sub Committee for this Quarter was
set on fire at night three days ago, from the time and circumstances of it I am per
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swaded it was done by some Enemy to the Country. I wish to be possessed of all
the resolutions which inflict Death on the subjects of this State passed by its Rep-
resentatives. I have the Honor to be Gentlemen,
Your humble Servant,
ALEX. M<=DOtrGAL.
The Honorable Convention.
Proceedings of a General Court Martial on John Williams and others.
[Miacel. Pap. 39: 2.]
At a General Court Martial held by order of the Hon''' Brigadier General M°Dou-
gall— Peeks Kill, April 13, 1777.
Col. Phillip Coetland, President.
Col. Hooker, Capt. Smith,
Lt. Col. Weissenfells, Capt. Sheppard,
Lt. Col. Regnier, Capt. Bray, .
Capt. Riker, Capt. Titus,
Capt. Pearcy, Capt. Camp,
Capt. Wright, Capt. Johnson.
Capt. Benj. Walker, Judge Advocate.
John Williams was brought before the court and charged with holding a treacher-
ous Correspondence with the Enemy and Enlisting Men into their Service.
The Prisoner on his arraignment pleads Not Guilty.
Nicholas Outhouse being sworn, says — that in a conversation he had with the
prisoner about three Weeks ago, the Prisoner told him he should have Inlisted some
Men if it had not been fur David Gage who sometimes encouraged them to go to
the Enemy and at other times discouraged them, that he believed if he had taken
the pains to go to Cattsburgh he should have got some that if he had got some Men
& carried them down he believed he should have got a Lieutenants Commission the
Evidence understood-he meant the Enemy — but cannot swear that the Prisoner ever
did inlist any Men for the Enemy or offer to inlist any.
On being Cross Examined the Evidence says he did not think the Prisoner was
in earnest and that the last time he was at the Prisoner's he told him he would have
nothing to do with it for the Country was undone go which way it would.
Israel Outhouse being Sworn, says he knows the Prisoner, that as he passed along
the Road about half a Mile from the Prisoner's he came out of a House and asked
the Evidence what mind he was of then, the Evidence answered of the same Mind
he had been all along that Opinions were so different he could not tell which way
it would go, the Prisoner then asked the Evidence if he would go down with him,
saying " if any of you intend to go it is high time you went for by & by the Regu-
lars will be on their March & then it will be too late." the Evidence understood
he meant to New York. The Prisoner at same time told the Evidence that if he
did go down and cany a parcell of Men he expected to get a Lieutenants Commis-
sion, the Evidence never heard the Prisoner say positively he was going but has
heard the Conklins say that the Prisoner talked of going & has heard his Father
say the same.
Christian House being sworn says, — he lives within a Mile of the Prisoner, that
on Saturday about three Weeks ago the Day before the Shipping came up the River
in a Conversation he had with Hermanns Krum, he told the Evidence that if he did
Inlist in any Service he would Inlist in the right cause, that our people were not in
the right cause & at same time desired the Evidence to meet him at John Williams
the Prisoner & they would both Inlist in one Company under him, that on the
Tuesday following he met the Prisoner in the Woods — that the Prisoner asked him
to Inlist under him to go to the Enemy told him he should have the same Bounty
our Men had Twenty dollars, a Suit of Cloaths and 100 acres of Land and offered
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the Evidence Five Silver Dollars in part which the Evidence saw — that he told the
Prisoner he could not Inlist then as he was going to Haverstraw to get some money-
due him from Capt. Hutchins — The Prisoner then called out Tory on which six Men
started up out of the Woods three of whom had Guns. The Prisoner again urged
the Evidence to Inlist telling him the Country would soon be overrun by the Enemy
but he Still told him he could not Inlist then & went oif & did not see the Pris-
oner any more — the Evidence says that he saw Job Babcock inlist with the Prisoner
in the woods a little way from the Prisoners House & saw him receive Five Silver
Dollars, that Krum told him the Prisoner was to be Captain in the Enemy's Service
if he could raise a Company & get to York & that John Brush told him that he
had Inlisted with the Prisoner to go to York & that Captains Jacob Krum & Sam'
Gray had also inlisted with him. The Evidence further says that the Prisoner
shewed him a Paper with writing on it which he said was his Enlisting Roll. The
Evidence thinks there was many Names on it but cannot positively say as he cannot
read.
Being Cross Examined — Says that Babcok was inlisted before the Prisoner asked
the Evidence in the Woodsi
Question by the Prisoner — Whether the Evidence saw him put down Babcocks
name when he inlisted him.
The Evidence says he saw him take Pen & Ink & put something down on the
paper but cannot say what as he cannot read.
The Prisoner in his Defence says that the Testimony of House is entirely False.
that he never had any Conversation with him on any subject whatever, that as to
writing Babcocks Name he never wrote in his life nor could he ever know one
written Letter from another, that as to what the other Evidences said it was all
Romance, he never meant to do anything against the Country in his Life, that he
never has been down to the Kings Forces or they to him in his life nor has he ever
asked for Orders to Inlist nor has any been offered him. that he Supposes the sus-
picions against him arose from his having a son about twenty years old who was
inveigled away without his knowledge or consent, that he was extremely uneasy
about his son & threatened to have the Men taken up. that he supposes the reason
of House's Swearing against him is because House had a quarrel with Hermanns
Krum & threatened to have him in the Guard House.
Called upon Corn" Cooper, John Cooper, W" James, Thomas Concklin, Richard
Osborn & Jacob Parker who all live near the Prisoner. Say he always bore a good
Character, that he has been frequently on Guard with them & they always took him
to be a Friend to his Country.
The Court having considered the Evidence for & against the Prisoner are of
Opinion he is guilty of the Charge & do therefore Sentence him to be hanged by
the Neck till he is Dead.
Job Babcock brought before the Court & charged with holding a treacherous
Correspondence with the Enemy & having Inlisted into their Service.
The Prisoner on his Arraignment Plead's Not Guilty.
Christian House being Sworn says he has known the Prisoner Five or Six Years,
that he was present when he Inlisted with John Williams to go to the Enemy — he
saw the Prisoner receive Five dollars of Williams as part of the Bounty. W'illiams
told the Prisoner he should have Twenty Dollars a new Suit of Cloaths & 100 acres
of Land, that the five Dollars he then gave him was part of the Bounty & that
when he got to York he should receive the rest & all his Cloathing — The Evidence
says he saw Williams Write something on a piece of Paper, he supposed he put
down Babcock's Name but does not know as he cannot read.
Being Cross Examined — Says that it was in the Woods near John Williams'
about Ten or Eleven o Clock in the morning the Sunday the Shipping came up the
River, that about an hour after he saw the Shipping under sail going by Haver-
straw Bay. Says also that he is past Seventeen years of Age. that he has been in
the Service Nine Months, that he has given Evidence in a Court before & well
knows the Nature of an Oath.
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The Prisoner in his Defence says he was in the Service last Summer under Co'
Clinton. That he left the Service the day before New Year, has been sick part of
the Winter & agreed to work with Capt Leonard at the forrest of Dean Furnace
for the Continent, worked with him two or three Days & was taken up — he says
the Testimony of Chris House is entirely False, that he has heard he was once
convicted of Perjury before Justice Clemens.
Nich' Outhouse being Sworn says he heard Clemens say that Chris House had to
his knowledge been forsworn — being Cross Examined, says Chris House & his
Father have differed very much with Clemens, that he thinks Clemens is not a
peacable Man.
Moses Clemens being called & Sworn says he knows Chris House Jun' that he
does not know of his ever having taken an Oath, that he is a man of an Infamous
Character, thinks he would not scruple swearing away the life of any man if he
had provocation^ — ^Says that he once heard that House offered to Swear that he
had Stole a Hog.
The Prisoner called Corn' Cooper, John Cooper, W" James, Rich* Osborn, Tho'
Babcock who say they lived near the Prisoner, he always bore a good Character,
turned out with the Militia & they always looked upon him as a Friend to his
Country.
The Court having Considered the Evidence for and against the Prisoner are of
Opinion he is Guilty of having Inlisted in the Service of the Enemy and do there-
fore sentence him to be hanged by the Neck till he is Dead.
Tuesday April 1-5.
Thomas Barker was brought before the Court & charged with repairing to the
Enemys Ensign Standard inviting others to do the same pointing out the Houses
of the good People of the State desiring the Enemy to burn them & for other
treacherous Cori-espondence with the Enemy.
The Prisoner on his Arraignment Pleads Not Guilty.
Peter Marvery being Sworn says he saw the Prisoner in Town on Monday about
Noon when the enemy were in possession of the Town, that he was at liberty
walking about the streets in Company with one Ab Kronck who told the Evidence
he was Guide for the Enemy — the Evidence further says that he asked the Prisoner
to go across the Lots home for fear of being taken on board the Vessels, the
Prisoner answered if he was not their Enemy what should he be afraid of.
Henry Brown being Sworn says he saw the Prisoner in Town Monday about one
or two Clock, that he was then under Guard of the Enemy going down Town.
The Pz'isoner in his Defence says that he came from home on Monday morning to
fetch a piece of Cloth he had Weaving at Cap. Kroncks, that on the Road he was
taken by some Men of Warrs Men, carried Prisoner to one of the Enemies Colonels
by whom he was examined & ordered to return home & stay there which he accord-
ingly did till he was taken up by Col. Livingston.
The Court having Considered the Evidence for & against the Prisoner, Do aquit
him of the Charge.
Friday, April 18, 1777.
Lt. Col. Weissenfells being indisposed & Capt. Bray being on Command Cap"
Hallet & Pelton were sworn in their room.
Anthony Hill was brought before the Court & charged with holding a treache-
rous Correspondence with the Enemy & being employed by them for the purpose
of inlisting Men into their Service.
The Prisoner on his Arraignment pleads not Guilty.
Lieut. Gabriel Requaw being Sworn says that he lives about two Mile back of
Tarry Town, that about a Week ago as he working by his House he saw two Men
crossing the Lotts, that suspecting them he went into the House, took his Gun and
followed them into the Woods, on haling them one Ran away, the Prisoner Stop'd
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when he came up with him he asked him where he came from. The Prisoner
answered from Kingsbridge, he then took him to his fathers & there searched him
in presence of his Brother — found about him Six Dollars & one Shilling in Silver
& Some Coppers & two Silver Spoons, also a Warrant tore in Pieces, the same now
produced.
N.B. — The Warrant was produced in Court & appears to have been a Warrant
impowering to raise Men to Augment the New York Companies under Major Grant
to be inlisted for two years or during the present Rebellion &o. — signed by Major
Grant & directed to Anth several pieces being lost. The Piisoner told the
Evidence he took the Warrant to get out of York & on the Evidences asking him
why he did not deliver himself up, the Prisoner answered he took advice of the
Man who was with him & whose Name he said was Manuel Litlebeck.
Joseph Requaw being sworn says that he was at his Fathers when his Brother
brought in the Prisoner, that he asked him where he came from. He answered
from Long Island to N"ew York & from thence. Said also that he belongs to Capt.
Cains Comp^ in the Enemys service — that he had been in their Service four Months
— on asking if he had any letters he answered no — but on the Evidences offering to
search him he puUd out of his pocket a Warrant the same as now produced tore in
pieces. The Evidence asked him how he came to get that Warrant. He said he
took it to get out, for he could not get over the Bridge without it, said he took it
Bolely to get out & never intended to go back or act in Consequence of it — the
Evidence then asked him why he did not deliver himself up to the first Guard,
the prisoner answered he knew of no Guard — he also said that he had put the
Warrant under a stone intending to leave it but that the Man who was with him
persuaded him to take it with him. The Prisoner further said the other had a
Warrant also & had a Night or two before carried down Twenty three Men — the
Prisoner told him he came from Kingsbridge the 10 April about half an hour before
Sun set— he was taken the ll*"" April.
The Prisoner in his Defence says that he was Drafted last Fall in Col. Swart-
wouts Reg', went to Kingsbridge with them, came home & was returning to join
the Reg' when he met one Edw. Palmer who lived in Cortlandts manor who told
him if he went back he would be Flogged & advised him to go to Long Island
with him. With some perswasion he went with Palmer to Cowneck & worked
there with one Henry Sands — when he first went on the Island he was persuaded
to inlist .with the Enemy but was not called on to Join his Company till about three
weeks ago when he was ordered to Join them at Fort Washington, which he did.
The Company was then commanded by Cap' Cain who receivd orders from Major
Grant to procure some men acquainted in Dutchess County to go out recruiting — &
as Manuel Litlebeck had a night or two before brought in Twenty three Men he
was again pitched upon to go & as the Prisoner lived in Dutchess County he agreed
to come with him. Accordingly a warrant was given each of them — The Prisoner
says he took the Warrant merely to get clear & never intended to return — Litle-
beck proposed their travelling in the Night to prevent being taken up to which the
Prisoner objected saying he was not afraid of being taken. They therefore slept
that night & set off next Morning. On the Way the Prisoner took the Warrant &
put it under a Stone intending to leave it but that Litlebeck took it up again & told
him to put it in his Pocket threatening him to tell the Ofiicers when he returned —
the Prisoner accordinghr put it in his pocket & proceeded— in Crossing the fields
he saw the Evidence Lt. Requaw running after them who when he came within
about Thirty Rods called to them to Stop on which the Prisoner stopped but. Litle-
beck ran away — Lt. Requaw carried him to a House & on the way he took out the
Warrant and tore it in pieces for fear of its being found on him.
The Court having considered the Evidence & Defence of the Prisoner are of
Opinion that he is Guilty of the charge and Do therefore Sentence him to be hanged
by the Neck till he is Dead. PHILIP CORTLANDT, President.
Ben. Walkke, Judge Advocate.
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Deputy Quartermaster- General Hughes to General Scott.
[MisceL Pap. 38: 639.]
FiSHKiLL 10'" April 1777.
Sir: Being order'd by his Excellency General Washington to remove the Stores
belonging to the Q. M. General's Department, both here and at Peekskill, to a
Place of greater Safety, I have with the approbation of General M'Dougall, sent
a considerable Quantity to Morrison's in Frederioksbui'gh, where I had before fixed
a Company of Artificers, at the request of General Knox.
In Consequence of which, I have been led by Duty to explore the Neighbourhood,
and find it exceedingly well calculated for far more extensive Purposes than was at
first intended, and shall place another Comppany or two of Wheelwrights, Black-
smiths, Nailors, &c, there. All which, with a Guard which I was ordered to apply
for, and have obtain'd calls for an issuing Store, which is also granted. — These
Circumstances, as well as a continual Demand for the Stores in difierent quarters,
require a Number of Teams to be constantly stationed at that Post, and, of Course,
a proper Place to keep, and recruit them and others that may be sent, occasionally,
there. — For which Purpose, there is none so well adapted, as the Farm lately
possessed by Beverly Robison Ju'' both on account of its size and Situation, it
being very near all our Works and Stores.
The Commissioners being there Yesterday, I open'd the afiair to them, at least,
to two of them, Capt. Sheldon & Doct. Van Wyck, who appeared to have no
objection, but that they had given one Dyokman from Philipsborough an Expecta-
tion of it. I told them, that as it was of so much Consequence to the Service, I
tho't private Interest ought to give way to the Publick, and that I should apply to
the Honble Convention, concerning it, which I now mean to do, thro' the Medium
of your and M' Jay's Interest, if he be present, and beg you will communicate the
afiUir to the House in such a Manner as will be most agreeable to them and your-
self. Sir. — I must beg Leave to observe that there are always a great Number of
Horses & Oxen that with a little recruiting now and then, would stand the Cam-
paign ; but for want of it, in Time, are rendered entirely useless.
The Locality and Extensiveness of that Place, render it the most suitable of any
in those Parts by far.
There is a Person who understands something of Farriery & Cattle in General
could be fixd under the Eye of an Asst. Q. M. General, for the Post, and many
valuable, useful Creatures preserv'd from Ruin ; and the Teams so conveniently
accommodated as to be ready at the Shortest Notice and under the Protection of
the Guard, in some Measure, at the same time.
Govern'd entirely by these Considerations, I tho't it my indispensable Duty for
the Good of the Service to make this Application, and have not the least Doubt of
its Success, as it cant be suppos'd but that the Continent can afibrd to pay as much
for it as an Individual, if such a paltry Consideration should be bro't into Compe-
tition, which I know it will not.
I am, with Great Regard, Sir, your most obedient
& very Humble Serv'
The Honble General Scott. HUGH HUGHES, B. Q.M. G.
Order for the arrest of Abraham Smith.
[Misoel. Pap. 31 : 36T.]
To Elicah Brown, Serjant :
You are liereby comanded to take four privates with you and take Abraham Smith
into your Costody and convey him safely to Kingston and Deliver him togather
with the Papers to the Hon"* Provential Congress at Kingston. Hereof fail not.
Given from under my hand this 19"^ Day of April, 1777.
ABRAHAM CUDDEBACK, Capt"
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Major Goetschius to tne Convention.
[Miacel. Pap. 3'7: 323.]
Beegbn County, April 19, 1V77.
Gentlemen op the New Yoek Convention : There has been in your confine-
ment one Stephen Rider taken on suspicion of conveying Horses to the Enemies
lines. Since he was your Prisoner your Honors know upon what conditions he was
put to Liberty. This is sent in purpose to inform the worthy Convention that said
man is still yet a friend to the ministerial army which I can prove by this and other
Instances : Last week the third man out Bergen County Malitia by Generals orders
was called to fill his lot to be one of the number which he absolutely refused to
march without any apology. I write this to the New York Convention because he
is or has been your Prisoner.
I remain with submission your Honors Most Obedient Servant,
JOHN MAURITIUS GOETSCHIUS, Major, Bergen County
At present at Shawangonk, Ulster County.
Confession of Isach Louw.
[Translated from the Dutch.]
A stranger coming to me asked me for a Tavern. I answered, Yes. He said he
was a Cripple, which also I observed myself Recollected that I could not leave
the house the next day so remained until the evening, when I asked him for a pass.
I said it was dangerous to forward any one without. Thereupon he showed me a
pass, which I thought good according to my knowledge, but he did not disclose that he
wished to assume my name for the time. So he said he would prefer traveling in the
evening rather than by day. Having given my promise to put him forward we pre-
pared to set out on the journey, & asked him if a pass was immediately necessary,
to make one. He answered he can have a pass at any time he required one. Mean-
while I found that his own name was not known to me, but he admitted that he was
called Quackenbos. The pass gave him the name of Yacobusbee. When I pro-
posed to bring him a horse he seemed afraid that I should not convey him far
enough. He requested me to convey him some miles of the Sopes which I refused.
Thereupon he answered, how shall I get along for I cannot run. Bring me to my
horse, where the horse should be. I suspected he was from York, so in order not
to have any more trouble with him, I agreed to take him to Yan Freer. So said so
done, but he knew no news to tell me. He said to me that the Committee man did
not know any that was not published. So I said to my brother, he is, may be, sent
out with a commission to find out people and then to complain of them. 'But hav-
ing gone so far, I took him over to Yan Freer, and the discourse we bad there was
not of much importance. It was mostly the same that he said to me before ; wher-
ever he happened to come to, he remained there. But being a stranger to the
people, he could not tell their names. So went along without much conversation.
Now, I had also understood that he was an Officer ; I understood from him that he
was a lieutenant. But it was all uncertainty with me, for I had nothing but his
word, for he really was a stranger to me. Now, regarding his message he said he
went to bring some folk and take them through toYork but no certain number ;
however no less than thirty he thought had passed Yan Freer's. I do not know
precisely, but I have heard that from him. Furthermore another man has been at
my house who did not give his name. He said that he was on the road going to
one Lackwoert, and after that I heard that he had returned and was seen on the
road going about. But I do not know who had seen him. ISACK LOUW.
The Confession of Isack Low at the New Paltz this 19"" Day of Aprill, 1777, at
the house of Mrs. Ann Du Bois.
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Affidavits respecting Counterfeiters.
[Misoel. Pap. 37 : 463, 465, 467, 469. 471.]
Ulster County ss.
Benjamin Lyon of full age being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty
God deposeth and saith that he had heard that false Counterfeit Money was Circu-
lating in West Chester County & Connecticut, that he had been informed that a
certain Jane Crawford residing at or near the Line dividing the State of New York
and Connecticut that the deponenth had Business there and was informed that the
said Jane Crawford had sold a pair of oxen and this deponenth took the liberty to
ask the said Jane Crawford to see the Money which she had received for the said
oxen but she informed this deponenth that she had already parted with the same,
that her daughter Ester Crawford went and produced a Considerable quantity of
paper money to this deponenth among others he discovered two thirty Dollar Bills
which he supposed to be Counterfeits both passed accordingly to the Resolutions of
the Congress held at Philadelphia May 10 1775. As by the said Bills is set forth
that they are both signed Fred Kiahl and A. Morris Ju' and Numbered the one
3502 the other 8452. which said Bills the said Jane Crawford and her daughter
informed the Deponenth that they had received from Thomas Hedden and Thomas
Wilson in change for other Money — which said two Bills this deponenth Demanded
from the said Jane Crawford who delivered them accordingly, and this Deponent
further saith not.
BENJ-*^ LYON.
Sworn this twentieth Day of April 1777
Cheist" Tappkn.
Ulster County ss.
Daniel Williams of full age being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist of
Almighty God deposeth and saith that about a fortnight since he was called upon
by Cap' Slawsen to go with him and a Party to take Thomas Hedden that he
accordingly went with Cap' Slawsen & his Party to the House of Thomas Hedden
in the Night Time and found him in his Bed that the said Hedden got up out his
Bed, that this deponent and Cap' Slawsen sarched his pockets that this depo-
nenth found in one of the Pockets of the said Hedden six Counterfeit Bills of the
Emision of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay dated Dec' 7 1775 all of the value or
Denomination of forty two Shillings lawful Money of the said Colony and signed
A. Morgan, W" Pynchon, N" 149—150—151—156—135 & 137. Also one other
Bill of the said Colony dated Nov' 17 1776 of the Denomination of forty eight
shillings lawful money signed S. Goodwin & J. Noyes and numbered 1533. Also
one Bill of the Emision of Connecticut of the value of one shilling lawful money.
Also one other Bill of the Emision of New Hampshire of the value of ten shil-
lings and also one other Bill of the Emision of the State of New York of the
value of two shillings and eight pence and this Deponenth further saith not.
DANIEL WILLIAMS.
Sworn this 20'" Day of April 1777-
Cheist' Tappejt.
West Chester County, ss. Ester Crawford, of West Chester County, aged seven-
teen years, being duly sworn upon the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God deposeth
and saith That on the fifth Day of April Instant The said Ester received in Exchange
for other Money one Thirty Dollar Continental Bill of Thomas Hedden which Bill
she has been informed and verrily believes to be a Counterfeit Bill and that she
delivered the same to M' Benjamine Lyon one of the Members of the Committee of
West Chester County.
EASTHER CRAWFORD.
Sworn before me this Fifteenth Day of April, 1777,
NicH' Fish, Major.
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Counterfeit money taken from Jonathan Wood by Tunes Cooper in the Presants
of Gilb' Cooper June ye 12, J 777.
Sixty three Bills of thirty Dollars Each.
Twenty Bills of two Pounds LawfuU Each Conniticut money Counterfit.
The money was left with Jonathan Wood to buy Land by one Jacob Russel Living
near ye Pawls.
Jacob Russel Living near the paulce in ulster county whome agreed with Jona-
than Wood to by a farm for him & left Eight hundred pounds with said Wood
upon the 2 Day of June 1777 as witness my hand JONATHAN WOOD.
Petition of Mrs. Chant.
[Petitions, 33: 254.]
To the Prescedent and the rest of the Gentlemen of this Honourable Convention
of State,
The humble Petition of M" Grant by the great fly, Sheweth,
That her husband in Jully last being desturbed in consequence of this un happy
dispute and being bound by his allegiance and honour to apear to the royall standard
by order of Governor Tryon, some Months before then he tocke the.opertunity of
forcing his Journy for the british Troupes then at New York, and he thanke god
arived safe there soon after. M" Grant, sicx small children, on maid servant, begs
for apass to carry her safe to New Yorke as she Lives very unhappy and destitute
of all the comforts and blessings of this Life she formerly engoid, health. itself not
excepted therefore M" Grant hopes that the Honourable Convention congunctly
and severally will in humanity lonely Carity comply with the humble requst of her
who allways is with respect, Honourable Gentleme your frind,
PENUEL GRANT,
P. S. — M" Grant hopes that the Gentlemen of this State will consider that this
Petition is wrote by a woman of not a finished education and that erors will be
except.
It is necessary to no if the request is granted what M™ Grant will be allowed to
cary alonge her subject is very small therefore her lumber cant be great.
M" Grants requsts a speedy answer if any ways convenient for the Honourable
Prescedient Expects and patiently waits an agreeable and condecending answer.
M" Grants begs to no if agreeable what man or if any of her own Chusing is
allowd to rede her and familly allong. M" Grant would chuse that a man of a
good carrector would be mutually chosen for that purpose and she would pay him
thankfully for his trouble.
great fly, Aprile the 4 [1777].
April 21, 1777. Prayer of said Petition rejected.
Examination of Isaac Louw,
[MisoeL Pap. 3T : 331.]
Ulster County ss.
Isaac Low of the Precinct of the New Paltz in the County of Ulster Yeoman
Examined says :
That in the afternoon of the fifth Instant a stranger came to his House on foot
who asked the Examinant for Entertainment — the Examinant asked him from
whence he came he replied from Warrack in New Jersey, the said stranger
asked the Examinant to bring him up to one Trompoor where he had his Horse.
The Examinant then asked the Stranger whether he had a pass he answered he
had and shewed him a paper which the Examinant supposed to be a pass by which
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it appears that his name was Jacobus Bay — but sometime after this Examinant did
again ask the stranger his name, he than told him that his name was Goes Quacken-
boss and that he lived at Kinderhook. The Examinant after some conversation with
him engaged to bring him part of the way up to the said Trompor's but cou'd not
undertake to bring him the whole way as his Wife was sick and cou'd not be spared
from home — they accordingly set out the same evening, the stranger inquired of this
Examinant what Rout they were to take and whether through Kingston and if a watch
■was kept there, the Examinant answered Yes. The stranger then asked the Exami-
nant if he could not carry him another way so as to pass by Kingston, That he would
not go through Kingston. The Examinant asked him what made him afraid to go
through there, he replied that he came from New York, this Examinant then
asked him what News, he answered he could not tell him any to depend on that
the Common People at New York knew no news, this Examinant asked the
Stranger whether he was one of the Common People or whether he held an OfBce.
he answered he was to be a Lieutenant, the Examinant asked of the Stranger what his
Business was up. he answered that he was sent up by his superiors to fetch People
down, that he wou'd soon return again on the west side of the river with a Number
of Men. that this Examinant went with the said Stranger to one Gerret Freer who
he had understood was rather Cool in the present Contest and this Examinant con-
fided in him and that he was assured he would not Discover him. And further he
saith not. ISAAC LOUW.
Sworn this 21'' April 1^7'! Before me
Cheist' Tappbn.
[MisceL Pap. 37 : 32'?.]
Extract of a Deposition taken from a person of well known Veracity and Honesty
in the American Cause who left the City of New York the 16"» Ins' at night.
April 22'' 1111.
Says that on Monday the 14"' Instant the Grand Battery was standing and
mounted 15 Guns, the Fort at Bunker's Hill was also standing, the other Fortifi-
cations in the City were levelled and levelling — saw the people at work — that he
became acquainted with a certain Captain in Colonel Roger Morris' Regiment who
introduced this Deponent to the Colonel — That the Colonel told that they should
not march before the 1°' or lO"" of May — that he gave 20s. for every private &
three half Joes for every good Drummer and Fifer, to the person that enlisted them
for his Trouble and to the Men who enlisted five Dollars in silver and 50 Acres of
Land on Philipse Patent and that he would give them a Deed for the same as soon as
they enlisted. That the Mayor of the City told this Deponent that Beverly Robinson
was in Town. That from the most authentic account this Deponent could collect
there are 600 new recruits at Bergen and Hobuck at Staten Island 600 at Long
Island 600 and at Kings Bridge 600. That there are now a great number of
officers out in different parts of the Country recruiting. That Major Paine is in the
Provo Guard and not likely to come out. That the Major tells the Guards that he
is in a just Cause and if ever he gets out he will fight them again. That Philadel-
phia is to be attacked both by water and Land at the same Time. That the new
Recruits are to harrass the Inhabitants on both sides the North River ; that there
is a Bomb Ship prepairing to go against Fort Montgomery.
Jacob Hbornheeic to Matthew Cantine.
[Petitions, 33: 120, WO.]
Rochester, April 23'" 1 '7 7 7.
S' : Inclosed I send you Copy of Talk prepaired and sent in behalf of the County
Committee to the Indians as also a Copy of thier answer on the same which I
thought it my Duty Imidiately to Communicate to one of the Members of the
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Convention on the Reason Given by them in their last paragrape. I had a good
Deal of private Conference with the Indian that was with Oostei-haut to the Indian
Country s* Indian tels me I may take it for Grant that Botler wil Come this
Spring with an Army of Regulars and Southeren Indians by the way of Oswego
Down upon the settelments to Albany.
I am S' with Great Esteam your most Humbly Serv'
JACOB HOORNBEEK.
Bbothees : To keep up our old friendship we thought fitt to send you our Friend
Johanis Oosterhaudt Jun'' to see how you are and how times are with you.
We are sorrow to hear some Red Coats are att Neagara and Intend to come this
way and some of you with them. Brothers do not let them come along by you to us.
Brothers we beg of you to keep open the Road Between you and us that you may
always come to us and we to you. Brothers we are sorrow to hear and see Every
Day our Ould Friends the Esopus Indians all agoing away from Here which makes
our women and Children afraid. Brothers we beg of you to know the Reason
thereof and if possable some of thier Families Could or might stay with us as for-
merly we would be very Glad and use them well.
Brothers we are not afraid of the Red Coats if you are our Friends for the French
now helps us and in a short time we are in hopes to have Every thing for you as
formerly. Brothers Lf you Cant stop the Rigulars to Come thrue youre Land we Bag
you wel send a post and Let us know and we will pay him. Brothers we don't
know what you may hear of us, for the Tories Go all over the Country and tell
Leyes. Butt we assure you we are your Friends and Desire once more the Road
may be open Between you and us. All this in behalf of the County Committee.
JACOB HOORNBEEK.
RocHESTEE, Aprill y' C**" 1777.
To all the Esopus Indians and their Chiefs and M.'^ Mightagh, the Sachem.
A True Copy.
Petition of Elizabeth Wiggitis.
[Petitions, 33 : HI, 146.]
To the Honorable the Convention of the State of New York.
The Petition of Elizabeth Wiggins most Humbly Sheweth,
That notwithstanding Stephen Wiggins The husband of your Petitioner is sup-
posed to be with the Ministerial Army, which in Fact may be the Case, yet the
seizing the whole of his Personal Property which in Fact is all the Estate he could
call his own as matters stands Truely Circumstanced is a more than common Hard-
ship on your Petitioner, as your Petitioner is able to prove by good authority that
her Husband went of Intirely against her will and advise. That her two sons
Remaining at home with her Disapproved much of their Father's going of also and
as they are of age have from time to time when called upon ChearfuUy done their
duty in the Melitia, have gone the last year in the alarms in the Defence of their
Country and one of them is now in actual seruice in the 4 months Levy. Your
Petitioner is a Poor woman with a large Family of small Children and can but
Barely support them with the help of her said two Sons and what little Stock of
Cattle she had, which Stock is now siezed by order of your Hon"" House. Your
Petitioner most humbly conceives as her said Sons does duty in the Service of their
Country and in Defence of the little Property their Father has left. That at least
they ought to have a Portion left for them while they continue to Defend it as well
as to your Petitioner for the use of herself and the support of her smaller children.
That the takeing away the whole of the Property on which her said sons Depends,
and they or one of them at the same Time in the actual servise of their Country
must be to them very discourageing and to your Petitioner appears very oppressive
and unreasonable and no Doubt contrary to the True Intent and meaning of the
Resolution of your Honr"" House for the Purpose of Seizing the Property of Disaf
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fected Persons. Your Petitioner therefore most humbly prays that your Honorable
House will favourably be pleased to take The Case of your Poor distressed
Petitioner as above Represented into Consideration as well as the Case of her Two
Sons and allow them the use of the whole or at least a part of the Estate so siezed
and give orders to the Gentlemen appointed for makeing sale thereof accordingly.
But in case you shall think Proper Notwithstanding to continue the Sale, your
Petitioner most ardently prays that she may be allowed the use of one Cow and her
Riding Mare, which Mare she has purchased since her Husband's absence and is
still in Debt for her, and moreover Prays that in Case the Property is Sold that her
said Sons may be Discharged from Military Duty as she will then have no other
Dependanoe than the daily Labour of said Sons for the support of herself and a
large family one of them being now in actual Service and the other at present a
Cripple. Your Petitioner begs further to add that it will be a real Hardship on her
said Sons to have their Property sold and they still oblidged to do duty. And your
Petitioner as in Duty Bound will ever pray. ELIZABETH WIGGINS.
Dated at New Bukgh the 24"^ of April 1111.
P. S. We the Subscribers being Perfectly acquainted with the above Petitioner
and think it highly reasonable that the Hon"' Convention would be pleased to
Grant the Prayer of the above Petition.
Witness our Hands the date above
LEWIS DUBOIS, Major.
STEPHEN CARS, Capt.
JACOB WOOD, Capt.
I hereby Certify that Samuel Wiggins and Stephan Wiggins sons of Elizabeth
Wiggins are in my Company of Melitia and that they have done their Duty Faith-
fully and on several alarms have stood their Draft and when it fell to their Lot have
gone, one of them now being in the 4 Months Levy.
Witness my hand the 24"" of April, 1111.
ARTHUR SMITH, Cap'
To the Honorable the Convention of the State of New York.
By Request of M" Elizabeth Wiggins I hereby Certify That I have conversed
with her Sundry Times Concerning her Husband's going to the Regulars and that
she appeared very much hurt about it and said that she advised her Husband against
it and that he went of Intirely against her will and consent, and I heard her say
further that she verily believed had America been United, That the Troubles would
never come to the Present Degree or words to that effect.
To the Honorable Convention of the State of New York. THO= PALMER.
Petition of Bohert Richardson.
[Petitions, 33 : UO.]
To the Honourable the Representatives of the State of New York, In Convention
Assembled :
The petition of Robert Richardson of the State of New York, Weaver, Humbly
Sheweth,
That y' petitioner has Been in the service of this State for 2 years in Different
Regiments, And for the last three months serv'd in Colonel Henry B. Livingston's
Regiment.
That y' petitioner is Discharged from the service of this State as he is Render'd
incapable of service.
That y' petitioners incapacity proceeds from his Being wounded or Disabled by
a Cannon Ball striking his hand spike, and the one end of the hand spike broke the
Rim of his Belly by which he is Become Bursted, And has also Lost the use of his
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Arm by the Wind of a Canuoii Ball. That y' petitioner is at present in a Truly
Deplorable situation, Being Destitute of Money «& Friends, As he has Exhausted all
the Little money he had in paying Doctors for his relief, And is at present under
the Disagreeable necessity of Getting his Bread by Craving Charity to the Great
Grief of y' petitioner.
That y' petitioner Humbly concieves that since he has Been Disabled in the
service of the United States of America he ought not to be left Destitute of a
support. Y'' petitioner therefore most Humbly prays That this Honourable Con-
vention -would be favourably pleased to take his Deplorable Situation under their
most serious Consideration so as that y' petitioner may be Relieved & supported, or
such other Relief as to this Honourable House shall seem meet. And y' petitioner
shall ever pray.
KmGSTON, April 25"" 1111. ROBERT x RICHARDSON.
Report of Proceedings against Garrett and Jan Freer.
[Miaoel. Pap. 38 : 64'?.]
Kingston, April 25"" 1777.
To the Honourable the Convention of the State of New York.
"Whereas the Committee of Safety & Observations of the town of Kingston on
the Information of M' Cornelius Elmendorph Jun' on the 16"* Day of this Instant
that Jan Freer had Conveyed on the 5'^'' of this Instant from his house by water in
a knoo a Certain person Supposed and Justly Susspected to be an enemy of this
State of Xew York and also that his father Gerrit Freer was aiding and assisting
to Convey the said Inimical person to this State,
The Committee therefore Resolved to send for Gerrit & Jan Freer to appear before
the Committee which they accordingly did and on their Several and Respective
Examinations Confessed and acknowledged that Jan Freer had Conveyed the person
Suspected to be au enemy and that his father Gerritt Freer had assisted to Convey
the said Inimical person by ordering his Negro to go with his Son Jan in the knoo
the Committe resolved to Let Gerrit Freer go home again and to take Bond from
Jan Freer with Bail for his appearance some futer Day which the Committee
shou'd appoint for a further Examination touching the Charge & information above
mentioned.
The Committee therefore on the 23* of this Instant sent for Gerrit & Jan Freer
for further Examination and Confessed no more before us then the first time they
was before us. the Committee tentered the said Gerrit & Jan Freer an Oath to
swear to renounce the king of Great Brittain and bear true alliegance to the State
of New York which they both refused to take, and thereupon the Committee
Resolved to Commit the said Gerrit & Jan Freer to Goal and Report the Case to
the honourable the Convention of the State of New York,
by order of the Committee,
JOHN DUMONT, Chairman of the Commit"
President of the Convention to William Duer, Esq.
[Miscel. Pap. 38 : 677.]
April 25'" 1777.
Sir : The Convention have dii-ected me to inform you in answer to yours of the
17'" Ap' inst that your attention in communicating such intelligence as your situation
enables you to collect as well with relation to the particular interest of this State as
the more general concerns of America is highly pleasing to them.
A comprehensive view of things & some knowledge of the designs of individuals
will afford the best materials on whish to form their conduct & enable them to
maintain the reputation which your Letter flatters them with having acquired.
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They are greatly disappointed in not being able to procure salt from the Conti-
nental Stores as the wants of the Inhabitants of this State are more pressing than
can easily be conceived they therefore approve of your design to purchase at the
first sale on there ace' & w'd have you retain the money you mention in oi-der to
defray the expence thereof. Gen' Schuylers accounts from Tionderoga vs^ere truly
alarming and the more so as the Convention have it not in their power to strengthen
the garrison, the Militia continually harrassed are at length wearied out, and from
the experience of a late draft, the Convention are lead to be very cautious of call-
ing upon them again — they have however the pleasure of learning by Maj'' Winslow
■whom you have probably seen that the garrison now amounts to two thousand men
& that more are daily coming in.
The Convention have in some measure anticipated the resolution of Congress
about the mode of filling the regiments but extended their exemption only to every
single man who shall furnish a soldier to serve during the war least they should too
greatly weaken their Militia by carrying it further. — A plan is now under consider-
ation for oblidging the exempts to furnish a just proportion of men to the several
regiments raising in this State, this subject is equally important & difficult, you
may be assured that every thing in the power of this State will be done by this
Convention but "we are really weaker than you can easily imagine, the loss
of part of our State, the difection of many of our inhabitants, the number that
have fled to avoid drafts & those that have from various causes been lead to enlist
in [any] of the regiments of other States have all concurred to drain us of men. You
will continue to let the Convention hear from you weekly and to transmit to them
the publick papers. The Convention congratulates you upon their having concluded
the form of Government for this State which was published on tuesday last & will
they hope be shortly organized in which case you will be pleased to correspond with
the executive power thereof. I am &c.
Kingston 25 Ap' 1111.
To W"DuEE Esq'
Meport of Committee on Lead, Sulphur and Flint.
[Miscel. Pap. 38 : 624.]
(Indorsed April 25'" 1111)
Tour Committe appointed to make Discoveries and Assayes in Lead Sulphuer and
Gun Flints, Report their Proceedings and Discoveries which is as foUoweth (viz.)
FisHKiLL, le"" October, 1776.
The Committe for making essayes in the Discovvery of Lead Sulphuer and Flints,
this day met.
Present: Mr. Harper, Mr. Cantine,
Mr. Wisner, Mr. Landing,
Mr. Adgate.
Mr. Adgate was chosen Chairman.
-^ -, The Committee Receiving a Report from John M'^Donald Miner Concern-
' ■ ing the Lead mine in Great Nine Partners, Dutchess County the Committe
Taking the same into Consideration thereon agreed with the said John McDonald
T^ „ Miner to pursue the exploring S'' mine and for that Purpose made an agree-
' ■ ment with him. See No. 2.
Mr. Harper acquainted the Committee that one Slone of Hartword in the
State of Massachusetts Bay was Experienced in cutting of Flints. Thereon agreed
to send for said Slone to Manufacture Flints, and for that Purpose agreed to the
following Letter.
FiSHKiL-L, 16 October, 1776.
S" By a Resolution of the Convention of the State of New- York, Mess" Henry
Wisner, William Harper, Matthew Cantine, John Landing & Mathew Adgate are
appointed a Committee to make essays in Manufacturing Gun Flints, and having
had information that you S'' was experienced in cutting Flints and there being no
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Person here that is acquainted in that business we take the Liberty of Requesting
you to come to this Place as soon as possible either to engage in that business
yourself or to instruct some other Person in the business, on Terras you shall agree
and as Flints is so Necessary an Article in the Present glorious Strugle for Liberty,
we hope you will Redily comply with this our Request, for which we will make you
all Reasonable Compensation.
We are S' with esteem your very Humbly Servant, By order,
To M' Slone. MAT. ADGATE, Chairman.
Agreed that M' Harper send the above Letter the most Direct way he can find,
& that this Committe will Pay the expense, if any shall be thereon. M' Harper
acquainted the Committee that there was Promising appearances of Sulphur lying
within the earth in or near Cherry Valley in Tryon County. Agreed that M'
Harper (as he is going home) do explore or get some Proper Person to explore said
appearances of Sulphur, and Report to this Committee & for that purpose he be
allowed Twenty Dollars, to Account with this Committe for the same.
Mr. Wisner acquainted the Committe that he had Received a Letter from the
Board of War at Philadelphia acquainting him that there was one Lyon at
Peeks kill acquainted in Cutting Flints.
Agreed that M"^ Wisner send for the said Lyon to attend this Committe at this
Place Agreed to and gave the following Order, on the Treasurer, on the back of the
Order of the Convention for allowing a sum not exceeding 500 Dollars to this Com-
mittee (viz.)
FisHKiLL, 17 October 1776.
S' Please to Pay one Hundred Dollars to Mat. Adgate Esq"^ in Part of the within
sum & this shall be your Warrant for the same. Signed by
WILL'* HARPER,
MAT. ADGATE,
JOHN LANDING,
MAT. CANTINE.
To Pbtee Van Buegii Livingston, Esq' Treasurer of the State of New- York.
The Committee again met the G*"" Day of Decem' 1776 at Fish-kill.
Present : W Adgate, Chairman, M"' Cantine,
M' Harper, M' Wisner.
M' Harper Produced some Samples of sulphur that he had procured in the County
of Tryon and Delivered a Report N" 3.
A Letter from John McDonald miner Dated Great Nine Partners, Dated 16
November 1776, N° 4 was Read; thereon,
Resolved that this Committee will not Prosecute the exploring the Lead mine in
the Great Nine Partners any further, and ordered that the Letter N° 5 be sent by
the Chairman to said McDonald Miner.
The Committe again mett the 9"" Day of December 1776.
Present : W Adgate, Chairman, M"' Harper,
. M' Cantine.
When John McDonald miner Agreable to the Order of the Committe (Letter N"
5) Laid before them the Certificate of Ezra Thomson Esq' N° 6 of the Length
Depth & Width he had Sunk the Lead mine in the Great Nine Partners on the Bar-
gain made with the Committe on the IG"" of October, with his account for the same
amounting to the sum of Sixty three Pound Seventeen Shilling and Nine Pence.
Ordered that the Chairman of the Committee Pay the same & Take s* M'Donald
Receipt therefor.
To enable the payment of McDonald account.
Resolved that the Chairman Draw from the Treasurer the Sum of One Hundred
Dollars, a part of the money allowed this Committee.
Ordered that the Chairman Signe & Send the Letter N" 1 to Ezra Thompson Esq'
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16 Jan^ 1777.
Letter N° 8 was sent to James Moore.
22 Jan'' 1777,
The Advertisement N° 9 was put into Samuel Loudens News Paper.
5 Feb'' 1777.
The Letter N" 10 was sent to Coll. Robert Livingston.
10 Feb" 1777.
The Letter N° 11 was sent to Casper Standt Chemist by Express in answer to
which is N° 12.
1 March 1777.
Re"^ the Letter N" 13 from Coll. Livingston.
In Committee foe making Disoovbeies & Assates in Lead &c. &c. )
Kingston 3* March 1777. j
Present: M' Adgate, Chairman. M"^ Harper.
M' Wisner,
Docf Stiphaney and M"^ Casper Standt Chemist attended the Committee agreable
to a Letter Wrote to M' Standt on the 10"" Day of Feb" by the Chairman of the
Committee. The Committee Proceeded to enquire of M'^ Standt the Conditions that
he would undertake to Separate Sulpher from the Oar.
M' Standt gave the Committee for Answer that he would make no Terms untill
he had seen the Proportion of Sulphur was contained in the S'^ Oar and the Advant-
ages that would attend the Carrying on Said Business. On which the Committee
Resolved that they will be at the expense of M' Casper Standt a going to Cherry
valley to examine and make necessary assays in separating Sulpher from the Oar
found there.
And as it is Necessary that some Person should attend M' Standt in his making
his Assayes and the Committee being ordered to procure Gun Flints and the Com-
mittee knowing of no other Stone Capable of affording Flints but what has been
found in Tryon County, therefore
Resolved that M' Harper do go with M"' Standt to Cherry Valley in his making
his assays and that M"^ Harper do agree with some person to bring one or more Load
of Flint Stone to Kingston from S* County as he shall best find when he comes
there and this Committee will pay the Expence for the Same.
Ordered that the Chairman advance to M"' Harper forty-five Dollars and Take his
Receipt for the same.
March 20""
The paper Marked N° 14 was Rec* from M"' Harper, together with paper N° 15
and a Sampler of Sulpher Refined from the Oar at Cherry Valley by M' Standt.
Said Oar Producing from 3200 lbs when Refined 1000 lbs Sulpher.
Letter N° 1 6 was Rec* from M' Bleeker of Albany.
Letter N" 17 to M' Wisner from George Lindsay Stone Cutter was Rec*
The Committee again met V April 1777.
Present : M' Adgate, M' Can tine.
M" Harper,
John McDonald Miner Attending the Committee
Resolved-that he be sent to explore the Lead Mine at Rochester, and Report the
same together with the Necessary Plan for working said mine, and that he be
allowed 8s. pr. Day for Wages & Subsistence he apply to Andrus De Witt Esq'' at
Rochester for any assistance he may want in exploring said Mine and that this
Committee will Pay the expence Said De Witt shall be at in giving such assistance.
Ordered that a Letter be Written to Andrus De Witt Esq' Requesting him to
give McDonald such assistance.
Letter N° 18 was accordingly Written and sent by said McDonald.
Ordered thsit the Instruction N° 19 be given to John McDonald Miner.
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April 16, 1777.
The Committee Rec'' the Letter N° 20 from M' James Rickey and the Letter N"
21 from M' Casper Standt Chemist at Cherry Valley. The Committee agreed to
and Ordered the Chairman to send a Letter to M"^ Standt of which paper N° 22 is a
Coppy, and therewith send M' Standt 100 Dollars by the hand of M'' Moore.
April 18, 1777.
John McDonald Returned from exploring the Lead Mine at Rochester and Deliv-
ered his Report N° 23 at the same time the Committee Rec* the Letter N° 24 from
Andrus De Witt Esq'
The Committee Taking the same' into Consideration ordered John McDonald to
Report to them what he would Clear and Repair the Levil and Clear the Pitt in
said mine for. On which S'^ McDonald Delivered the Committee his Conditions
Paper N° 25. The Committee thereon made the Agreement N" 26 with said John
McDonald and gave him the Order of which N° 27 is a Coppy on Ezra Thomson
Esq' for Tools Said McDonald Requesting of the Committee an advance of Ten
Pound, on the aforesaid Bargain. The same was Allowed him for which he gave
his Receipt.
The Said McDonald Delivered the Committee a paper N° 28 which he said was a
Coppy of a Report he had formerly made in his exploring a Lead mine in New
Canaan in the County of Albany.
The Letter N° 29 was also Rec'^ from the War Office at Philedelphia the Com-
mittee being informed that M' Adgate would soon Return home, thereon
Hesolved that he do take some effectual means on his Return home to see M'
Stone Flint Cutter Living in Hart wood in Massachusetts Bay State and Agree
with him to enter into that business, and "that he be allowed a Reasonable Satis-
faction for the same.
The Committee for making Discoveries & Assayes in Lead, Sulpher, Flint, Black
Lead & Salt Met the 1 9"" April 1777 for the Purpose of fonning some Proper method
to be Pursued in the Prosecution of the said Business that it might better answer
the Purposes intended thereby, and agreed on the following Resolution to be
Reported to the Convention, as the most Proper Method to be Pursued in their
Opinion for the Present.
Mesolved that Commissioners be appointed in the County of Ulster to explore and
Prosecute the Mines for Lead, Sulpher, Black Lead and Flints Stone within the
same and that they be impowered to employ such men and explore snch mines as
they shall Judge most Proper and that they from time to time Report their Pro-
ceedings to the Legislature or during their Recess to the Supreme executive power
of this State, and that be the Commissioners for the purpose aforesaid.
Mesolved that be appointed Commissioners to explore and Prosecute the
mines for Lead, Sulpher, Black Lead, Flint Stone and Salt in the Northern Parts of
this State and that they be impowered to employ such men and explore such mines
as they shall Judge most Proper and that they from time to time Report their Pro-
ceeding to the Legislature or during their Recess to the Supreme executive Power
of this State.
Jtesolved that the said Commissioner be Respectively allowed pr Day for
their Services whiles actually employed in the Business Assigned them by the fore-
going Resolutions.
Report on Ezra Thompson's Account.
[Miacel. Pap. 39 : 305.]
The Committee for making Essays on Lead, Sulphur & Flint informed the Com-
mittee of Safety that Ezra Thomson & John Landon Esquires had applied to them
for a settlement of their accounts in Superintending the Lead mine at the Great
Nine Partners, by order of the Congress of the Colony of New York on — Day
of and ask the Direction of the Committee of Safety in Setling the said
Accounts, thereon
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Resolved db Ordered that the Committee for making Essays on Lead, Sulphur &
Flint do audit the accounts of Ezi'a Thompson & John Landing Esq" for super-
intending the exploring the Lead mine in the great nine Partners, and Pay the same
out of the Publick money they have in their hands.
D"' Letter to the Diiferent Committees.
[Misoel. Pap. 39 : 445.]
Sir : You will see by the Inclosed Resolution of the Continental Congress that
the Committees in the Different Counties are Requested to Collect all the Salt
Petre & Sulpher in their Several Towns and Districts for the use of the Continent
and to send the same with all Possible Dispatch to this Congress — as to Sulphur
and we have sufficient in this City, you are therefore to Direct your Attention to
the Article of Salt Petre only — as this is an Object of the Utmost Importence we
Recomend this Business to your Immediate attention and are your humble .Servants
by order of the Congress.
The Proposals of John Higgins,
[M.seel. Pap. 39: 459.]
To the Honourable Congress as specified underneath,
Is to rise lead ore at thirty five pounds New York Currency per Ton Dressed ore
without being Smelted the same to be dressed as I can Digg and pay'd directly the
Congress to furnish all kinds of Mining Tools and pay for the dressing of the Same
and provide me with what jDOwder I demand for the use of blasting and that at their
expences besides Twenty pounds immediately after Cutting the Vein appeared to
be a body, to have an order to break the ground in any farmers possession where I
think to meet with success. I would be glad to receive an answer immediately as
I intend going Else where. I am yours &o,
bia
JOHN X HIGGINS.
[Miseel. Pap. 35 : 99.]
Augst 1'?"' 1776.
Gentlemen : In Complyance with the Commands of the Honbl Provincial Con-
gress on the 13"' June 1776, I Repaired with all possible Diligence to the great nine
partners in Dutchess County and there conducted myself and Labourers withall
endeavoring to work and open the Pitts or shafts of the mine after concluding the
repairing and Clearing out the rubbish Considered on Mr. Moses Harriss information
Relative to this mine which at Lai'ge is in a report drawn by me in March last
under the declaration of Jonathon Landon Esq, to which may compare this report
of its Circumstances as in the manner following :
Beginning at the North east corner of the hill where have cleared two Pitts and
discovered in the first a small quantity of Lead ore lying in three different places
about three inches Diameter, and in the second Pitt found ore in four sundry spots
in proportion equally to the first pitt about four foot distant from one appearance
to another, their Bottoms being examined and appeared Disagreeable to the least
prospect — Thirdly beginning to the southwest about the middle of said hill there
cleared two Pitts which appeared equally in quantity & quality agreeable to the
situation of the first & last Pitt Cleared at the foresaid North east end of the hill
the vein of Sparr appears three inches Broad and where Mr. Harris undertook to
make an advantageous discovery have Digged 18 foot Length and about three foot
deep there I found a Vein of Ore containing two inches broad at which spent four
days & raised near three or four Hundred weight of Lead ore, but it appears to be
some times decreasing & increasing which being the usual case in the former trials
done I remarked chat it is possible to procure a little quantity of ore in each Vein
or Branches in this bounds, therefore if your honors inclines to prosecute per
adventure in expectation to fall into a body the method is to open & search the
ground where supposed such do most frequently lye, as I have in my former Report
Described at large the Dimention & situation of the Mine Hill. I'll proceed no
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farther Concerning adventuring for the public purpose but leave it to your Hon"
Serious Consideration.
Gentlemen I am your most obedient humble Servant
JOHN MCDONALD, Miner.
Gentlemen : Ezra Thompson Esq' was very punctual looking and Providing any
thing wanted to the mine, he surveyed four times each week sometimes inspected
three times in a day When Occasion offered and assisted us with his horses by
which attendance spent much of his harvest employment.
I am Yours,
JOHN M'^DONALD, Miner.
[Miscel. Pap. 35 : 97.]
Gentlemen : In Complyance with the Desire of the Congress I superintend John
McDonalds Proceedings of the Mines and he carefully conducted himself and
Labourers in working to s.atisfaction and that preceeding to the IS"" of Angst 1776,
and keeped regular acco'" of the same and has Drawen a report of the appearances
the truth of which as far as I could judge may be depended on. As to the old
Irishman one Higgins who I understand formerly applyed to your Honors several
times with a sample of Lead Ore proposing to be from an advantageous prospect,
discovered by himself which sample of Ore I found by examination he got from
other persons and that he had no discovery of his own. therefore do not give the
least dependence to what he says relative to Mines. He also is very disagreable to
the Neighhors. I was under the necessity to employ him as a laborer owing to the
scarcity of workmen here. I also send the accompt of the laborers work which is
one hundred and nine days. Also what money I have advanced which is £7 11 6. I
also advance two Pound to M' McDonald. I have taken all the Tools and Ore for
which I gave my rect and shal waight your order for the Deliver of them. M'
M'^Donalds behavior was very agreeable to all the Neighbours.
Gentlemen I am with Respect Tours very Humble Servent.
EZRA THOMPSON.
[Misoel. Pap. 34: 22T.]
I John McDonald Miner Do acknowledge to have received from Ezra Thompson
Esq' 2 Bockets, 4 Iron Wedges, 2 Speds, 1 Large Sledge, a Winless Wheel with
Ten fathom Rope to use at the Mine. For which use I shall bind myself to Repay
the Damage of said tools during the time in my Custody. The thirty pounds I
shall not demand but as the Ground is Culd. JOHN MCDONALD, Miner.
il. Pap. 35 : 101.]
1 Ezra Thompson Esq at the great nine partners Dutchess County Do hereby
acknowledge to have received from the Hon"' Provincial Congress for the Colony
of New York by the hands of John M'^Donald Inspector and accomptant of the
mine the following Inventory of mining Tools which hath been used in cleaning &
repairing the Pitts or Shafts &' of the .mines here from the 25*'' of June 1776, and
preceeding the IS"" of August 1776, for which tools I become under the obligation
to keep safe in my possession waiting their further Instruction relative to this mine
until the same is delivered to any having their punctual orders as Witness my hand
this — day of August 1776. EZRA THOMPSON.
Viz. : 1 Iron mail hammer or Sledge Weigher
2 Spds or Shovels.
2 Iron picks.
4 Iron wedges.
1 Broad faced Ax.
1 Wmble or Oger of 1 Inch Diameter.
1 Hand Saw.
10 Fathom rope with 1 Iron hook.
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1 Winless wheel for the use of drawing rubbish from Pitts or Shafts.
2 Buket 18 inches deep with Iron hoops & handles,
In which are left full of lead ore supposed To weigh about three or four Hundred
weight, and after it is well dressed supposing To be three Hundred weight.
[Misoel. Pap. 35: 117.]
I have received of M' Bancker fifty-four pounds Six shillings the Amount Expence
of Clearing the Pitts or Shafts 4 of the mine in the great nine partners Dutchess
County including this day August 21°' 1116.
To John M'Kesson Esqr Sec''' JOHN M<=DONALD
Instructions to John M'^Donald.
[Miscel. Pap. 39 : 391.]
29 Aug. 1116.
SiE : You are Immediately to Repair to the nine partners in Dutchess County
where you are Endeavour to Open the pitts or Shafts, of which Jn° Bogart is now
owner & was formerly Carr* on by Van Hook & Teabout — You are to Imploy
proper persons to assist you not Exceeding four — at the Cheapest rate — & Clear
out the pitts or shafts as soon as possible, and as soon as you have Cleared out the
Same you are Immediately to Repair to New York, unless you Receive Other
Directions from us or the provincial Congress or some person who we ShaU Send
or the Provincial Congress.
To Jn° M'Donald.
Letter to Colonel Graham and Mr. Landon.
Gent : By order of the Congress we send up M'^Donald a miner to Clear out the
pitts or Shafts, of which Van Hook & Tea Bout formerly Carried on — you will
please to Give him what assistance you can in Employing hands — not Exceeding
four — the pay for which the Congress will allow.
To Col. Gkaham & Mr. Jonathan Landon.
(No. 1.)
[Miscel. Pap. 35: 683.]
Oct 16"^ 1116.
To the honorable Convention of the Representatives of the State of New York.
I John McDonald Miner who in August 1776 was appointed by your hon"' board
of instruction to proceed immediately to the Great Nine Partners in Dutchess
County & there to explore into a further Discovery of the Lead Mine in com-
plyance with the requests have conducted chiefly where my Judgment in Minery
had an expectation of meeting with the best promising appearances according to
the limited space appointed to explore the Mines which within 42 rods to the North
east end of the Hill, there opened 30 foot in length & in some places digged 3 foot
deep & in other places have sunk 6 foot the depth in general is 6 foot & the Breadth
thereof 8 foot there discovered a vain about 2 or 3 inches Breadth which decreases
& increases in there raised Fifteen Hundred weight of ore when sufficiently dressed
for sale or smalting & that is my positive estimation, the present circumstances of
the discovery seems to be deserving of giving a trial of sinking a certain quantity
of Foots or a limittation of time to work in Expectation of Exploring a Visible
prospect so as to bring the same to a bearing the better to indemnify the Damage
or Expences laid out per adventure the sufficiency of the quantity & quality con-
tained in said Vein is indisputable the truth of which Your Honors may have the
pleasure to be thoroughly convinced by enquiring for Jonathan Landon or Lewis
Graham Esqs as they inspected the same and saw what work was done to the
proper Execution. I had not the advantage to persue the freedom of searching &
digging further Discoveries elsewhere owing to the short time allowed to continue
here likewise have been under much difficulties providing Blasting Tools & powder
for the purpose. In respect to a Prospect able to indemnify or repay the expences
of working such rocks as are here anent I shall inform this my last Sentance.
[One line of MS. torn off.]
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Thus a company of adventurer canot expect to be gainers till such time as they fall
upon a Vein of three inches breadth of a constant continuation yielding ore indeed
if the ore was found in body about 18 inches diameter lying within a little distant
from one to another continuing I would pursue it. As to the intelligence above
mentioned the Hon'''' Board of Regulations may or may not Determine to prosecute
further itito it. I disdain to have any connection in Flattery Contrary to my
understanding — Conscience in this branch of Business. The ore is delivered safe to
M"' Ezra Thompson & the Mining Tools all which is concluded after this is most
humbly submitted to your bono" serious consideration
By your honours most obedient and Most Humble Servant,
JOHN M'^DONALD, Mi7ier.
Consider the report of Rochester Patent Mines.
To renew the Memory relative to the Dimention from both the north east &
south west fallings of the ground in limestone Hill is one mile in length. Breadth
half a mile & 40 Rods Heighth wherein the veins or branches lyes West & East,
the ledges of rock or limestone inclines to North East & South West which is con-
trary to the inclination of the vein or branches therefore they proceed from the Main
Vein which inclines following the inclination of. the Rocks the above length breadth
& heighth may be suflScient notice to any that have a particular skill or knowledge
in conducting lead mines in all its branches the ground is well situated to pursue
proper trials so the method of mining the necessary scheme is to drive a level from
the North East to the South West & from which with a Cross cut from the West
to the East in order to discover the principal vein from which the present Branches
proceed.
Your honours Most Obe*'' Serv'
JOHN MCDONALD, Mi?ier.
(No. 2.)
[Misoel. Pap. 35 : 685.]
Whereas the convention of the Representatives of the state of New York on the
IQ"" day of Sept 1116 did appoint & authorise us Henry Wisner &" a Committee to
eniploy proper persons for making discoveries & Essays of Sulphur, Lead & Flint
within this State we do hereby covenant & agree with John McDonald miner in
manner following that is to say, that he the said John McDonald shall sink the Lead
mine which he has lately opened in the Great Nine Partners in. Dutchess County
12 feet in depth from its present state & extend the same 30 feet in length & 3 feet
in Bridth in such direction as he shall think best to pursue the Vein & carefully
seperate the ore from the Rubbish & deliver the same to the order of this conven-
tion, & the s* John McDonald further agrees for the consideration hereafter mentioned
to provide at his own proper cost all such articles as may be necessary for the per-
formance of this agreement & to make a faithfull report of the state of tlie mine at
least once in every month & we the said Henry Wisner &" &" do on our part cove-
nant & agree to pay the said John M-^Donald the sum of Ten Pound for every sixth
feet in depth six feet in length & three feet in breadth which he shall sink in said
mine. In Witness Whereof we have hereunto set our hands & Seals the 16"' day
of Oct. 1116. ^
(No. 3.)
[Misoel. Pap. 36 : 46.]
William Harper one of the Committe for making Essays in the Discovveries of
Lead, Sulpher and Flints Requested by said Committe to Explore or get some
Proper person or persons to Explore the Appearances of Sulphur Lying within the
Earth m or Near Cherry Valley in Tryon County, as also to send a Letter to
Slone at Hartwood m Massachusetts Bay, flint cutter to come to the Fishkill &
Ingage m cutting Flmts or Instruct some Person therein Reports that on his
Arrival at Albany he was informed the most Likely way of sending the Letter to
said Slone was to apply to • Trumble Esq which he accordingly did with whom
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he left said Letter; that s^ Trumble informed him afterward that he had sent the
Letter to s* Slone — also that on his arrival at Tryon County he Employed Robert
Nelless and Ezra Hulburt whome he attended to Explore the Appearince of Sulpher
in Springfield Joining on Cherry Valley, that there was very promising appearances
of sulpher in land said to belong to Thomas Spencer in s^ Springfield ; that the
sulpher appeareth to lye in springs of water; that the water apeareth thick
with Sulpher, that the s^ Nelless & Hulbert did Explore s* springs, out of which
they gathered the sulpher herewith presented ; that there is to appearance a great
body of sulpher Lying within the ground, that the situation of the ground is such
that the water may be with a Little wit Drained off, all which and the further
exploring said Sulphur Is submitted to the Committee aforesaid.
WILLIAM HARPER.
(No. 4.)
John McDonald to Committee of New York Convention.
Nine Pabtneks Mine, le"* November, 1776.
Sirs : In compliance with the contract from under your hands, dated October
last respecting the sinking into the lead mine here, twelve feet in depth, and extend
the same thirty feet in length and three in breadth, with such directions as I
thought best to pursue the veins, &c. When at my entry Mr Ezra Thompson here
measured twenty-four feet, in length from the west to the east, which course being
and are the inclination of the veins, and perfectly appeared the most promising
prospect to work. There wrought and blasted the rocks with the men I employed,
until the veins became mixed with different kinds of ugly rocks, which brought to
disappear, yielding any quantity worthy of pursuing to advantage, and I therefore
prosecuted into several veins going to the southward, cross from the said dimension,
and therein digged out about seventy-six weight of ore during the driving, about
three feet in length, ten and a half feet in depth, and twelve feet in breadth, and at
conclusion of the same, the ore almost disappeared. At my pursuit in the said
thirty-four feet length from the west to the east, raised about twenty-six weight of
ore, after which spent the half of the time. The nearest estimation of the lead ore,
is nine hundred weight.
Gentlemen, I am on the motion to continue working further into, sinking eighteen
inches in depth, and drive the same about eighteen feet in length, which may
instruct any person having skill in minery to learn the sufficiency and deficiency of
the same and before the performance thereof, I expect an answer of .this report
from your Honours, letting me know whether or not to proceed any further into
the present opening, twenty-four feet in length, above mentioned. As for my own
part, I am already thoroughly convinced that it will not be so advantageous as to
clear the tenth part expense of working. Therefore with all possible expedition
write to me and Mr Thompson, if you intend that I should make trials elsewhei-e
here or return to Fishkills. The main trials is driving a level, together with sinking,
cross-cutting, raising, &c., which will cost any company of adventurers about six
thousand pounds before they could meet the complete and proper trials. Money
will be very acceptable to pay my workmen's wages and other articles which I
stand indebted for. Tour orders will be most punctually obeyed.
Ten days hence there will be finished about the half of the bargain.
Sirs, your most obedient and humble serv't
JOHN M<=DONALD, Mi?ier.
To William Harper, Henry Wisnee, Jonth. Lasdon, Matthew Cantine and
Matthew Adgate, and members of Convention.
P. S. If the trial does not turn out better from the present state it now is, within
the 28"' of this month, I shall possibly be desired by your Honours to give up the
prosecuting into any further trials without the aforesaid diminution.
The bearer is one Mr Herrick from this place, who is an honest man, to bring
back the return of this. — I dont choose that your Honours should sink great sums
in improper trials. — I adieu, JOHN M'^DONALD.
Vol. II.— 14
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(No. 5.)
Matthew Adgate to John McDonald.
FisHKiLL, 6"" December, 1776.
Sir : The Committee for exploring Lead Mines, &c., have this day had yom* letter
of the le"" November, 1776, before them, it being the first time they have met since
it was received (on yom- report therein). I am directed to inform you it is the will
of the Committee you should proceed no further in exploring the lead mine in the
Great Nine Partners, on the bargain made with you by the said Committee on the
the 16"^ day of October last, until their further order, and that you do repair to the
Fishkill, bringing a certificate from Ezra Thompson, Esq., of the length, width,
and depth of the pit you have sunk on said bargain.
Signed by order of the Committee,
To John M»Donald, 3finer. MATTHEW ADGATE, Chairman.
P. S. The Committee desire you to procure Mr Thompson's account against them
for inspecting said mine, for settlement.
Ezra Thompson to Jonathan Landon.
Sir: According to your orders of the 1'' December, 1776, I have measured the
■work done by M'^Donald and his workmen since his last agreement with you and
Committee appointed to explore mines in this State, viz. : he sunk from the west to
the east, five feet depth, and extended the same twenty-four feet in length, and
three feet in breadth ; he also had sunk from northeast to the southwest, eleven feet
in depth, and extended the same two and a half feet in length, and twelve feet in
breadth. The above different measures are as exact as I could make. He likewise
has drawn a report, the truth of which, so far as I could understand, may be
depended on. Sir, I remain your very humble servant,
December 3^ 1776. EZRA THOMPSON.
By agreement M'^Donald was to dig one hundred and eighty cubick feet for ten
pounds. He has dug six hundred and ninety cubick feet, which, at the rate of
ten pounds for one hundred and eight, amounts to sixty-three pounds seventeen
shillings and ninepence.
(No. 8.)
[MisoeL Pap. 38 : 409.]
FiSHKEL, 16*" of January, 1777.
SiE : I am directed by the Committee for making asayes on Led, Sulfer and flints,
to Request you to open the pit in your yard — & take out of it a Slay lod of the
Largest and best Flint Stones & bring them to this place as Sune as possable for
which wee will pay you twenty Shilings a day & alow you a reasonable time to
goo home & if the Snoo Shuld fall when you Cum near this place gate a wagon &
wee will pay the Exstrordinary Expence & if you Cannot undertake, pray Get one
of your nibers to undertake it and you will oblege your frin & humble Sarvent,
To M"' James Mooee, at Chery Valy. WILLIAM HARPER.
(No. 15.)
Plan for Erecting a Brim Stone Manufactury.
[Misoel. Pap. 37 : 685.]
For erecting a Brim Stone Manufacture —
No. 1. They want a cross fine seive with high brim to strane the Oar as it comes
out of the spring from the leaves and Dirt otherwise it wont allow the sulphor to
be refined.
2"'' "Want a Lye Tub made of board to strain the Oar through the seive Another
Tub Wanted to Laid the Oar so Strained into, in order to Refine or Distill it.
3ra There must be a quantity of Brick to erect two Furnisses to Refine the Sul-
phor each of said furnises must be covered from the weathei'. It will be necessary
that a small house be built for the master workman to live in and Barrack for the
workmen.
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There wants three men to smelt Brimstone and one to cut wood and assist said men.
That after the agreement is made the mowlds must be made by a Joiner and sent
to the furniss for casting the instruments, it would be a great benefit if earth could
be got that Tobacco Pipes are made of that Providing the potts should bust they
might be mended or crucibles made.
Chbery Valley, 20 April, 1111. CASPER STANDT.
My John has brought a sample of Brimstone with him and a piece of Brimstone
Oar which M"' John Harper gave me and Shewed me the Place where the oar was to
be had where my John has Taken a view of the Mountain the oar is in. 100 ft of
the oare yield 24 lbs of Brimstone and the Drugs make Vitriol. I have Taken a
view of the Lead mine at the Mohack River but the water was so high that I
could not see the veins and could make no Judgement on it by the looks of the hill
where the Lead is in my opinion must be verry Rich. I picked up a stone on the
hill which appeared to be Allum. I have also picked up on the hill Brimstone oar.
M' Standi writes to Doct" Stephane to make a Contract for the Carrying on the manu-
facturing the Brimstone, and if a Contract is made he must have his wife and
Effects moved to the place for carrying on said Business at the cost of the Conven-
tion for Removing of which one wagon is sufficient.
(No. 16.)
[Mil. Commit. 25 : 825.]
About 2 years ago I went up to the Lakes at the Plead of the Suscahanna, where
my father has Land, at the house of one Smith who lives on one of the Lotts I was
inform'd by him that on one of the Other Lotts near the Lake were two hills of
native Sulpher, that a Creek ran through the hills whose bottom was sulpher, that
he had brought some of it to his house and run it in a Cake in a Shovel, that by the
flame & Smell he knew it to be Sulpher. When I got to Albany I asked John R.
Bleecker about it as he had surveyed & laid out the Lotts, he confirm'd it and said
that the Creek was distinguesed on the map by the Sulpher Ci-eek. Its about 14
miles from the Mohocks River, and it may with little Trouble be also carried down
the Suscahanna by water as far as Harris's Ferry and after a little land carriage to
Philadelphia. GARRET ABEEL.
(No. 19.)
[Miaoel. Pap. 31: 619.J\
Kingston, 2^ of April 1111.
To John M'Donald, Miner.
Se : You will proceed from this place to Rochester Lead Mine and there explore
the situation and appearinces of the same Together with the necessary plan for
working said mine and when you have done this you will return to Kingston and
report the same in writing to this committee or to the convention when at Rochester.
You will apply to Andrus Dewitt Esqr for Direction and Assistance if any you
want in Exploring said mine for doing which you will be allowed 8s. pr Day as
wages and Subsistance.
(No. 23.)
[Misoel. Pap. 31 : 681.]
To the worthy Committee of the Hon"^ Convention of the State of New York for
making discoveries of Mines within this State for the use and benefits of the
Public.
In consequence of your Encouragement at Kingston to me in writting in the
beginning of April 1111 Requesting to proceede to Rochester Lead Mines and
there to take proper Inspection of Exploring the situation and appearances thereof
Together with its proper plan for working said mine Therefore agreeable have in
complyance to your hon" Command have agreeable to mining Regulations drawn
the necessary and only method of working the present discovery of the mine
answerable to the state of the Bound wherein several discoveries made reported in
full as specified in the manner following :
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SiKS : Andries Dewitt Esq'' conducted me to a large mountain lying northeast
and south west there I found the vein of ore in which appear Lying from the
Estern to the Western in a ledge of millstone made with the white flint & sulfer
where a company of adventurers had Driven and sunk a level & pitts in quest of
Lead &c. Amongst the Tryals are found a pitt on the Tract of the vein & level
about 50 feet in Depth wherein the main satisfying prospect hath been Explored.
Unfortunate the Company of Ad\'enturer was under the necessity of giving up.
Proceeding further Discovery found owing to the water rising in said Pitt which
occasioned them to go on with the Level from the falling of the mountain so as to
proceed Exactly Towards below whereon the pitt stand so as to prevent its safety
to prosecute after the conclusion of this undermining Level to receive the water
from said Pitt & also another Pitt about 44 feet further up to the Rising of the
mountain the Depth of which is unknown to any one in this place but that they
said a good and sufficient quantity of ore taken out from it. This Level is driven
to about 102 feet from the Entry to the forend thereof and before reaching below
the intended purpose above mentioned whereon the pitt ly's Requires driving the
pi'esent state to about 36 feet farther and possibly it may turn out so much ore as
will perhap's Indemnify the most part of Expenses thereat from which full Extent
Height upwards to the bottom of said pitt will be about 20 feet which added to the
above 30 feet sunk already make 50 feet the supposed Depth from the Forend of
said Level to the rising of the mountain where the Company begun to sink foresaid
pitt at which I understand they apply'd a pump for pumping out the water but the
pitt was sunk Erregular for the purpose but such article is necessary to peruse
when at the next Tryal after the pitt is made streight and from what I learn by the
appearances of the mine the ore ly's in bodies in different shapes lying at some dis-
tance without the continuation of any Constant Regular vein, but it has one good
property which commonly to satisfaction the lower to sink & drive seems to me the
better it appears uncertain as there is Disadvantages before the Execution of Blast-
ing to see the consequences of the Prospect the chief part of the Level is fallen
together in which are Rubbish some water & Timber the same Timber being the
sufficient support and by the want of repairing Received Damage which occasioned
it to fall in such Reducement both Level & Pitt requires clearing out the Rubbishes
& repairing with Timber after accomplishing the prosecuting into blasting the
Rocks may goin force to make a communication between the Level and the pitt.
The particulars above is as near to its proper calculation as any person can Express
from their skill and knowledge in conducting Lead mines in its full Branches. By
information received from men of Distinction I became discovering the Reason &
manner which brought the Company of Adventurer to drop their intended trying
to its full Extent which being owing to their not receiving any satisfying returns of
the Large quantity of Lead ore sent on to old England under the cover & conduct
of the Deceiver he who then was appointed Governor of New York through which
Treachery made his Escape with the worthy Owners Effects. As to the Intelli-
gences above your Hon"' Board may or may not consult & Determine to put in
Execution the several directions given Respecting the situation and Circumstances
of the mine I have been as Conscientious as my capacity could in discribing the
Truth of the mine all which is concluded after this is most humbly submitted to
your hon" serious Consideration
By your hon" most obe*' and Most humble Servant,
JOHN M'^DONALD.
(No. 25.)
[Miacel. Pap. 31 : ell.]
Whereas the Committee of the Hon"" Convention for Exploring mines within
the state of New York Ordered that John McDonald their present Miner should in
writ ting report by his honour & conscience The Exact sums of New York currency
Required to grant any Undertaker Capable in minery to clear out the old Rubbish
Out at the entry of the former level Driven in Rochester Lead Mme Repairing the
same with timbers where occasion offered from the Entry thereof towards the length
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of the present State where at the company of Adventurer had given up the pro-
ceeding of working the said Level also together with clearing a pitt called 30 feet
in Depth upon the Tract of the Level and in case the water contained in said pitt to
Overpower the Undertaker have a Distinction of Prices allowed to Each Performance
Allowing the clearing or Repairing the Level as a miner ought 82 pounds, Allowing
the drawing of the Rubbish & water in said Pitt 22 pounds, so as to see the bottom
in the present state of said Pitt and the said committee Further to provide the
Undertaker at their proper cost & charges all such articles as may be necessary for
the performances of the above agreement proposed and after accomplishing I can
nearly inform the amount so to make a form of the communication betwene the
Level and the Pitt. The above your hon" may safely grant to any honest man
capable in conducting the same. The chief part of the Tools wanted for the above
is in M' Thompson hands proper I should be employed to bring them with an order
allowing Expences with the carriage of the same to the mines the same to your
acco'
By your honr° most obd' and humbi serve' To command,
JOHN MCDONALD, Miner.
(No. 26.)
[Miecel. Pap. St : 369.]
This agreement made betwene Messrs. Henry Wisner, William Harper, John
Landon, Mathew Cantine, John Sloss Hobert, Robert Yates and Mathew Adgate,
Esquires a Committee of the Convention of the State of New York for the Purpose
of Making Discoveries and Assayes in Lead, Black Lead, Sulpher, Gun Flints and
Salt on the Part of the State of New York, and John McDonald miner on the other
Part Witnesseth that I the said McDonald do covenent and agree with the said
Wisner, Harper, Landon, Cantine, Hobert, Yates and Adgate, Esquires, for and on
behalf of the State of New York to Clear and Repair the Level and Pitt sunk and
made in the Lead mine known and Commonly called by the name of Rochester
Lead Mine Lying and being in or near the Town of Rochester in the County of
Ulster that is to say so to Clear and Repair the said Level so far as it hath already
been Driven and supporting the same with proper Timbers or other ways as is
Necessary for to Render it usefull for the Purpose intended thereby of Drawing the
Water from said Pitt and so to clear the Water and Rubish from the aforesaid
Pitt as to enable the work of mining to be Continued and carried on both in the
said Pitt and Level, Provided Nevertheless that if the water shall so Prevail in
the said Pitt as to Render it impracticable to Clear the same with Buckets that
I the said McDonald am not holden to Pursue the Clearing the said Pitt by this
agreement for doing of which we the said Wisner, Harper, Landon, Cantine,
Hobert, Yates and Adgate for and in behalf of the said State of New York do
covenent and agree with the said John M'^Donald miner to give him for Clearing and
Repau-ing the Level in manner above Discribed the sum of Eighty Two Pounds
and for Clearing the aforesaid Pitt the further sum of Twenty two Pounds and if
it shall so happen on trial made to clear the said Pitt that it cannot be Cleard with
Buckets by reason of the water Prevailing we Ingage for and in Behalf of the said
State of New York to Allow the said John McDonald Eight shillings pr Day for
the time he shall actually be imployed in attempting so to Clear the said Pitt we the
said Wisner, Harper, Landon, Cantine, Hobert, Yates and Adgate for and in behalf
of the said State of New York do further Covenant and Ingage with the said John
McDonald Miner to procure and find him at the mines Necessary Tools to Clear and
Repair the aforesaid Level and Pitt in witness whereof we the aforesaid Parties
have hereunto set our hands this IS"" Day of April, 1777.
William Harper, Mat. Adgate, Jn" Sloss Hobert,
Henry Wisner, Jon"' Landon, John M'^Donald.
In Presente of us,
Thomas Tredwell
Lewis Graham.
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(No. 27.)
[Misoel. Pap. 37 : 703.]
Kingston, Api-' is"" 1777.
Mk. Thompson, Sir : Tou will deliver the mining tools now in your Custody to
John McDonald taking his Receipt for their delivery. You will be so good as to
assist McDonald in getting a Carriage for removing said tools. McDonald will pay
for the same. By order of the Committee for Exploring Mines &"
MAT. ADGATE, Chairman.
To EzKA Thompson, Esq*., Nine Partners.
Report of a Lead Mine in Albany County.
(No. 28.)
[Misoel. Pap. 38: 351.]
An Extract of the Contents contained in the Report drawn by me In Feb'^ 1776,
Relating to the Situation and Appearances of the Lead mine New-Caanan in Kings
District, Albany County.
There I fovind the Vein of Ore which appeared about 60 or 70 Rods in Length,
Lying South and North in a ledge of Limestone mixed with white flint at the South
end falling the ground falls about 30 feet below which the water Cannot be drawn
by a level which vein I found had been opened in several places about one Rod in
length and about 4 feet in Depth but no Continued or adherent Vein, but found the
ore in bodies in different Shap's about three Inches Diameter lying about four feet
Distant, and I had tryed Several places where it had not been before opened and
appeared to be in the same manner the only Contrivance from its advantageous state
for working is to drive a level of 64 fathoms from the South end falling of the
ground as there's no possibility of Cutting a Cross Cut owing to the ground stand-
ing Level where it absolutely Required the same.
Therefore my further Instructions Relative to another Plan was to Try the Exper-
iment of the mine at the Cheapest Expenses which to Sink a pitt about 36 feet deep
upon the Track of the Vein where the best Visable prospect appeared and to make
a dilligent Search elsewhere and open the ground where supposed the Veins of ore
do most frequently lye, and after happening to meet with a promising prospect
likely to turn out to Immediate profit immediately thereafter to proceed in Driving
Said 64 fathoms Level from the South end falling of the ground to the North upon
the Tract of the Vein by so doing could go with a Cross Cut which would discover
which of the Veins Improved most likely To bear the greater Quantity with it's
quality, &c. &c. By JOHN M<=DONALD, Miner.
[MisceL Pap, 37: 734.]
Doct' Stephaen saith that M' Standt has informed him if a Contract is made he
must be allowed £125 sterling pr Year, finding himself and be imployed for several
Yeai-s, and in Case he Died in the time, his man John must take his Place, that he
will carry on any Refinery.
Docf Stephane saith he will undertake to Refine the Sulphor for 30s pr 112 lbs. as
long as the war last, after that he will Abate in the Price finding themselves, but
the workmen must be found.
Depositions of Ehenezer St. John and Andrew Ayres against Samuel Toionsend.
[Misoel. Pap. 38: 621.]
New Malburgh, 26 April 1777.
Taken up by Lieu' Potter and brought before the Committee of New Malburgh,
Samuel Towndson.
Apeared Personly before this Committe Ebenezer St. John, and made oath that
he heard the said Samuel Townson say that after being warned he Did not Care for
their orders and would not be Running after their Damn Nonseuce, he was ask^ if
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he was not willing to obey orders, and he Swore he would not, and Rode Round
M' Fryer that was Discoursing with him in a way of Ridicule and ask"" the said
Fryer if he was not ashamed of going upon such a Foolish Errand, as he had been
to alarm the Co" and inhabitants Concerning those Tories now gone off, he said if
be alarmed five hundred he would not be able to take them, Andrew Ayres stand-
ing by told the said Townsend that he would take them with twenty-five men if he
could come at them, and said Townsend told Ayers that he might take twenty-five
of the best of his Dam'd Whigs, and he would bring twenty-five men that should
meet him upon Lattentown plain and fight it out with him, and insisted upon Ayres
Entering iuto bonds to meet him which Ayres did not Chuse to do. And further
this Deponent Saith EBENEZER ST. JOHNS.
Personly apj)eared before this Committe, Andrew Ayres and made Oath and
saith, that as he was discoursing with M' Fryer Concearning the Toryes Shoot-
ing Jonath.an Trewilliger and taking the said Fryers Brother, the said Townsend
being present was ask'' by Fryer why he did" not Come to asist to take them, he
told him he was warned to appear, but not when nor he Did not care when,
the said Townsend demand of Fryer where he had been, and he said Town-
send told him he had been to alarm the County, and he said that five hundred
would not take them, the said Ayers told him that he would engage to be one of
the five and twenty that would take them, the said Townsend said that he would
take man for man or he might take twenty-five of the best of his Whigs, and he
would take as many Tories and meet him on the Plain at Latten Town and Fight
it ought for which he offered to Stake money or draw Bonds for fifty Pounds. And
further saith not. ANDREW AIERS.
Petition of William Makdurmit.
[Miseel. Pap. 38 : 645.]
HoNOKABLB CoNGEESs : I take this opatunety to Let you No my Distrus I am
hear Confind and Not Abel to help my Self and if the honorable Congress will Not
take pitty on me hear Sun I must suffer and perris with hunger For I have got
no money nor no way to get any hear For I am pour and Nedy god is good and
grasus and I hope you are of the Same Fraim of pitty For my wife Cannot fead
my pore children at home Now gentelman I Lay to your mercy and Discresson
For I have not one mouthful to Support my Natur.
April the 27 Day 1111. WILIAM MAKDFRMIT.
[Miseel. Pap. 31 : 69T.]
FoKT MoNTGOMEET 27"' April 1777.
General Orders :
It is Essential to the safety of this Post that Colonel Pawling & Colonel Snyders
Regiments be immediately compleated to their full Compliment of men which being
the Case will suiDercede the necessity of calling out any further Part of the Militia
in this busy season of the year. It is therefore ordered in the most express and
positive Terms That the Colonels or commanding officers of the Militia Regiments
do forthwith furnish their respective Quotas of meu as fixed by the order for raising
and marching the above two Regiments to this Post and that they also return Mus-
ter Rolls of their said Regiments to the General agreeable to said order to prevent
Fraud or Collusion which if detected will be most severely punished and that
they take proper measures for punishing every officer commanding a company who
shall neglect or refuse to furnish the Quota of men for this service assigned to their
respective companies and to compell those who are draughted to join the Regiment
or companies for which they are so draughted and as many of the men belonging to
said Regiments now at this Post being principally persons hired by others who
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■were draughted are without arms & otherwise unprovided It is Ordered that the
Persons who were so draughted do immediately provide and deliver arms and
accoutrements to those who they have so hired or in failure thereof they imme-
diately be brought to this Post to perform their own duty.
ALBERT PAWLING, Major of Brigade.
Sepresentation of the Commitlee of Orange County.
[Petitions, 33: 732.]
To the Honb" the Convention of the State of New York :
The Representation and memorial of the Committee of Orange County, Humbly
Sheweth,
That the Militia of this County have frequently been called out on public service,
and we were formerly much pleased in observing that they marched with chearful-
ness. That of late a reluctancy hath appeared which hath given us much uneasiness.
That at first your memorialists were at a Loss rationally to account therefor, Then
and still believing that it did not spring from disafiection to the grand cause. That
after mature deliberation they have judged the following reasons may be assigned.
Viz That the Militia hath not yet received a reward for past services, 2^1y That the
pay allowed is not sufficient for the support of a poor family, which is to be main-
tained either by some Trade, by days Wages, or agriculture on a small and rented
Farm, especially if the person Renting must be called away at the very season when
Business can only be done to purpose. That your memorialists do jude the pay of
the Militia is by no means equal to the Continental Troops as the latter have a
Bounty, Cloths & the former barely their wages & Provision and many times so
poorly served with Provision as to make it unavoidably necessary to spend consid-
erable^ money. That your memorialists believe it essentially necessary to keep up
the spirit of the Militia and to prevent families as much as possible from distress.
That they most earnestly request the Honb'° Convention to take the premises into
Consideration, and grant such relief as the nature of the Case and your Judgment
shall direct. That they wish health and prosperity to the Honb'° Convention and
beg leave to subscribe themselves
Your Most Obed' Humble Servt'
Signed by Order of Committee. ELIHU MARVIN, Chairm'
GosHEK, 28'" April, 1777.
Petition of Inhabitants of Newburgh.
[Petitions, 33 : 568.]
To the Honorable the Convention of the State of New York :
The Petition of the subscribers. Freeholders Inhabitants and Principle Friends
to Liberty in the Precinct of New Burgh Most Humbly Sheweth,
That your Petitioners Taking into their serious consideration the Nature and
consequence of your last Resolve for the Disposeing of the Tory Property in this
Precinct as matters may hereafter be circumstanced are much alarmed and Dissatis-
fied as your Petitioners humbly conceeve it may Efiect their Interest in a Most
singular manner. That there is Near 50 Tories Heads of Families in this small
Precinct who are either with the Enemy or in Prison whose property is seazed and
to be sold on Monday next. That in case this property is sold and only a few
months Provisions left for the support of their families from which it is taken.
Those families or the greatest part of them will soon become a charge to this pre-
cmct. That your Petitioners whould not by any means be understood that they have
any objection to the seazing and secureing this property but think it perfectly just
and Equitable, But at the same time are clearly of opinion that your Honourable
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House ought to pass a Resolve either to send those Tory families immediately
within the Enemies Lines or provide that in case they shall become chargeable in
consequence of this Prooeedure that they shall be maintained by the State and not
the Precinct. That your Petitioners are under the Necessity of urgeing this
measure at Preasant, the more so as it is But a few Days Before your House must
Disolve of Course and a Future Legislature may Not think proper to take the
Matter up. That your petitioners Humbly conceive that the Leaving as much as
the said Property unsold such as sheep, Cows, Teams, Farmers' Utencials, &" to
each Family as may with their Industry be sufficient for their own support (would
in the opinion of your humble Petitioners) be by far the most Prudant measure and
at the same time Let it be considered the property of the State and let them know
that they are only to make use of the same for their maintenance and that during
the pleasure of the Convention or a Future Legislature and in order to secure the
same let it be under the care of and Inspection of proper Persons appointed for that
Purpose who may be Residents in the Precinct. Your Petitioners therefore pray
that your Honourable House will take the matter into consideration and make such
Provisions in the Premises as may have a Tendancy to Ease the minds of your Peti-
tioners from those Dangerous consequences grounded upon the principle aforesaid,
and that a matter of so much importance may not be neglected and passed over by
means of the multiplicity of other business on your hands, we have Delegated the
bearers Hereof Coll. Thorn' Palmer & Lieu' Wolvert Ecker to whate on your House
with this Petition with whome we Beg the Honorb'° House will confer as They may
miore Fully Demonstrate our Apprehentions and by whome we flatter our selves we
shall be Indulg'd with a Favorable 'answer and your Petitioners will ever pray.
Jont" Hasbrouck, Burroughs Holmes, Reuben Tooker,
Thomas Palmer, Arthur Smith, James Harris,
Wolvert Ecker, James Denton, John Fowler,
William Lawrence, Abel Belknap, David Mills.
Sam' Clark, Joseph Coleman,
New Btjkgh, April 29* 1777.
Examination of Tories.
[Miscel. Pap. 3t : 49, 54.]
At a meeting of the Committee of the Precinct of Shawingunk the 30"^ day of
April 1777 at the house of John Grahams Two Certain Tories Belonging to the
Company that Lieu' Jacobus Rosa of Marbletown led along through this place in
order to go to New York were taken up and brought before this committee and
Examined as foUoweth :
Examination of Jacob Davis who saith that on Wednesday the 23* inst Jacob
Middagh and some others came to his Fathers House and asked him whither he
would not go with them to New York to join the Regulars to which he consented
and agreed to go with them and immediately proceeded to get Ready and that his
Father Provided him provisions and other necessaries he Wanted on his march and
that they went that night as far as Shocon and the next Day on Thursday they
march to near Marbletown at the Jagh Criplebush and stopped a little at Abraham
Middagh's and went from thence to Richard Oakleys where they came at about
nine o'Clook in the Evening and Tarried some time at his house and then went
along as far as W"* Woods in the Coxing Clove where they were met with Samuel
Fraleigh, James Jones & a Regular officer who told them that they was going along
with them in the morning & that they lodged that night at s* W"" Woods and in
tlje morning crossed the mountains together to near the Widow Bevier in the New
Paltz Precinct when Lieut Jacobus Rosa and Jacob Middagh went to the widows
and shortly aftei- Returned, then they went along and was Piloted by Wouter
Sluyter to Cornelius Dubois at the Walkill and acrossed it where they took Joseph
Frier and John Vanvliet Prisoners and after some Discourse between Lieutenant
Rosa and said Vanvliet Lieut Rosa let him go and said that Vanvliet was a good
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man and that he would not keep him Prisoner and marched on that night as far as
Aliok Gambles where they Tarried that Day and in the Evening went a little
farther to a Barn of Arthur M^Kinneys where they Lodged that night and Tarried
there abouts the next Day & Night that while they was there Samuel Fraleigh,
James Jones and the Regular went to Major Coldens and after some time Samuel
Fraleigh Returned again and told them that Major Golden told him that he
Thought it would be Impossible for their Gompany to get through to the Regulars
on account of the Guard and that from that time he saw no more of Sam' Fraleigh,
James Jones and the Regular Officer and on Monday Morning went on their Jour-
ney and about 12 0 Clock got on a Large Hill at or near the Clove where they was
attacked that afternoon by the Militia and that he and four made their Escape but
that three of them did not come far back with them in Company and that he does
not know what become of the Rest of the Company.
Examination of Andries Longyear who saith that on Wednesday the 23^ Instant
Jacob Middagh & another man came to his Fathers House & asked him to go
along with them to New York to the Regulars for the Regulars was to come up
this way soon & that they would then come along with them & Drive the Inhabi-
tants Before them & take their Estates from them, then concluded to go along with
them, & got myself ready and went with them to Samuel Davis's and his Son
Jacob joined us and that night went as far as Shocon and on Thursday they went
along to near Marbletown, and in the night went to Richard Oakleys where they
Tarried some time and went from thence to William Woods in the Coxing Clove
where they Joined Lieut. Jacobus Rosa and a number more who were a going off
in the morning where they Lodged that night, and in the morning of Friday they
together went on their march and Cross'd the mountains and came to near the
Widow Beviers in the New Paltz Precinct from whence Lieut. Rosa and Jacob Mid-
dagh went to the widows but soon Returned again and Wouter Sluyter with them to
Pilot them across the Wallkill, and then Marched along to Cornelius Dubois where
they cross'd said Kill & then Sluyter went home again & that they took the Guard
that was placed by the Canoe Prisoners, and after some Discourse Between Lieut.
Jacobus Rosa & one of the Prisoners he had took, let him go and said that he
know'd him and that he was a good man, and marched that night as far as Alick
Camels and Tarried there that Day & in the Evening went a Little further to a
Barn of Arthur M'^Kinneys where they Lodged that Night, and the next Day and
Night, & said Arthur M'^Kinney while they lay there. Brought them Provisions,
and on Monday morning marched on and got as far as the Clove on a large Hill
where they was attacked by the Melitia, and that he and four more of them Escaped
from them & what became of the rest he did not know.
Note the above Examinants also say that when they let the Prisoners go that
they took across the Kill, that they took his arms from him and swore him not to
tell on them, and that they took more Guns at the Kill of other men that was come-
ing to the Kill whom they shot upon.
The within Examinations was taken before the Committe of the Precinct Shaw-
angunk the 30*'" Day of April 1111. By order of the Committee,
CORNE^ C. SHOONMAKER, Chairman.
[Misoel. Pap. 38 : leT.]
April 30"" 1111.
Corn' Sammons being examined — Says he knows Jacobus Rosa, Jacob Midagh,
Andries Keyser, Negro of Gysbert Rosa, John Rapelja, John Van Vliet, Silvester
Vandormerken, Hendricus Grispell, William M'Ginnise, Cornelius Fotlear,
Hinpagh, William Tiesh Jun', John Stokes, William Kelder, Jacobus Senigh,
Thomas Cruispell, Merkell, son of William, Longjear, three from Scho-
herry, Frederick Keyser. — that he was w"" those Persons on his way w" them to
New- York — that he escaped from them— that he was taken Prisoner by them —
carried near Major Coldens & then escaped with one Kelder a Boy — that they took
him near Jacob Seely's at Marble Town— that his Brother was gone before him—
that Gapt. Schoonmaker called him out to detect Tories. — that being apprehensive
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that his Brother was among them, he could not bear to go lest he might be obliged
to fire upon his Brother or his Brother upon — that he then step'd on one side in the
woods where he met with Jacob' Rosa & the other Persons who took him &
obliged him to go with them — that there were 36 men together w"" Rosa — that
3 of them were from Schohare who he did not know — that in crossing the Hill
Jacob" took a man Prisoner who was placed there as a Guard & obliged him to
take an Oath that he would not inform against them & then let him go. — being
asked why those persons went off to the Enemy — he answered that he tho't the
Gov' of New York could be easily conquered for that the Tories themselves could
conquer it. — That they got Liquor when in the Swamp near Coldens — That a man
who he did not know bro't it — that he knows not from whence — that he was a
wel set man & an Englishman — that the Swamp they lay in is about l^ mile from
Widow Grahams — that the man who bro't the Liquor came to them twice — that he
wore a Short Jacket — that the first time he came only to see them & bro't the Rum
the 2^ time. — That he has not heard Rosa say thing ab' his future Intentions except
that the Regulars would be up soon by land and water — & that as so many deserted
from here they would not have much fighting — that they would come by land by
the way of Goshen — that he expected they would be up by the beginning or middle
of May — that Rosa supposed a part of the Army would stay in Jersey to oblige
Gen' Washington to stay there while the rest of the Army came up this way.
Petition of George Mohertson.
[Petitiona, 33: 722.]
To the Honourable the Representatives of the State of New Tork in Convention
Assembled.
The petition of George Robertson of Little nine partners Dutches County &
State of New York, Humbly Sheweth,
That y' petitioner about a Fortnight ago agreed with one Wilhelmus Maracle of
Schendecan for a Farm he had at Shokon in the Township of Marbletown & County
of Ulster & was to pay the sum of ninety pounds at the time of Receiving the
writings for the same, since which the said Wilhelmus Maracle is taken up and con-
fined in Goal.
That the said Wilhelmus Maracle is Willing and Ready to execute the Deeds for
the said Land, But y' petitioner therefore being Doubtfull to Receive the said Deeds
without the approbation and Consent of this Honourable Convention, that the said
Wilhelmus Maracle may Execute the same.
That y' petitioner has been at work upon the Land ever since the agreement and
should y' petitioner be deprived of getting the Deeds before Tuesday next the
said Farm will be sold by virtue of a mortgage which the Loan Office has upon
the said Farm, and y' petitioner will not only be deprived of his Bargain but
lose his Labour which would be extreamly hard and unreasonable. Y' petitioner
therefore humbly prays that the Honourable Convention would be pleased to take
the premises under their Consideration so as that the said Wilhelmus Maracle may
be permitted to Execute the Deeds & j' petitioner possess the Land, or such other
Relief as to this Honourable House shall seem meet. And y'^ petitioner shall ever
pray.
KiNflSTON, April 30"- 1777. GEORGE ROBERTSON.
Petition of Satnuel Townsend.
[Petitions, 33 : 726.]
To the Honourable the Representatives of the State of New York, In Convention
Assembled :
The Petition of Samuel Townsend of Old paltz precinct. County of Ulster &
State of New York Humbly Sheweth,
That y' petitioner is at present Confined in the Common Goal of Kingston for
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Being thought unfriendly to the American States. That y' petitioner some few
Days ago went from home upon some Business & happen'd to G-ett a Little Intoxi-
cated in Liquor, and upon his Return home Inadvertantly fell in Company upon the
Road with a person unknown to y' petitioner & Discoursing & Joking about
the Tories passing through there & Escaping this person says to y' petitioner that
if he had been with the whigs they should not have Escaped so, Intimating and by
way of Boasting, that he would have Done Great Feats as a Tory could not look a
whig in the face lo which your petitioner being merry and in Liquor, Wantonly and
in a Bantering manner told him that in the Lane through which they was then
Riding five & twenty whigs would not Beat five & twenty Tories & Joking toge-
ther they parted & y' petitioner thought no more of itt, since which he has Been
taken up and Confined, as he supposes for the above joke. Being conscious to him-
self of his not committing any Crime or of being unfriendly to the American cause,
worthy of punishment. That y' petitioner is a Sergeant of the Militia, and has
always Done his Duty and always paid his part towards Raising of men, and
has serv'd in his Turn when the Militia has Been called upon and ever has Espoused
the American Cause, And Done his Duty at all times when able, which if it was
thought necessary y' petitioner can Gett the ofiicers of the Company to which he
Belongs to vouch for the truth of the same, as well as his neighbours. That y' peti-
tioner is Extreamly sorry for what he may have said and hopes his Intoxication &
Looseness of his Tongue will Be forgiven by this Honourable Convention as it would
not have been expressed by him in his sober Hours. That y"^ petitioner has a wife
and two Children and a helpless mother, all which must Be supported by his
Labour & should he be kept confined at this time his family must unavoidably sufier
through want as y' petitioner is but of Indigent Circumstances, and humbly con-
cieves it is Extreamly hard to keep him confined to the Great Distress of his family
as well as Grief to y' petitioner. Y"' petitioner therefore humbly prays that this
Honourable Convention would Be favourably pleased to take the premises under
their most serious consideration so as that y' petitioner may be relieved and Dis-
charged from his Confinement or such Relief as to this Honourable House shall seem
meet. And y' petitioner shall ever pray,
Kingston Goal, April 30'" 1777. SAMUEL TOWNSEND.
Petition of Elizabeth Send.
[Petitions, 33 : 694.]
To the Honb'' the Convention of the State of New York,
The Petition of Elizabeth Bend of Fish Kill, Dutchess County, but formerly of
New York, Humbly Sheweth,
That your petitioner having a parcell of goods taken in charge by the Commis-
sioners appointed by this Honb'' House supposed to be the property of your peti-
tioners Son Grove Bend of New York. Your petitioners Daughter Elizabeth Haight
petitioned this Honble House a few days ago on the same subject to which this
Honb'= House thought proper to give no answer, wherein your petitioner offered
to declare upon oath. Likewise the oath of her Daughter Elizabeth Haight that the
Goods are your petitioner's, and that Grove Bend has no Interest in them, since
your petitioner has found three Receipt Books which your petitioner conceives will
Btrenthen the oath of your petitioner and prove that there was never every thing
bought, Neighther paid for, but was in the name of your petitioner, and receipts
for goods which are absolutely in the hands of the Commiss" which can be proved
by an Honb" Member of this House M"^ James Beekman who your petitioner has
Dealt with for some considerable sum, your petitioner was sensible that every thing
belonging to persons in New York was taken in charge and sold for the use of the
State, but your petitioner being sensible no such thing could happen to her, or Else
your petitioner could have smuggled so small a parcell of goods, so that the State
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could nevei" have come at them, as M'' Egbert Benson acquainted your petitioner
that there had been an Information lodged six or seven weeks before your Petitioner
Exposed the Goods for sale, the same Information was given by one of the Com- .
miss" Docf Van Wyke. Your petitioner prays this IIonb'° House to obtain a per-
mit to redeem the Goods out of the hands of the Commiss" where there is so little
reason or justice in stopping them, and grant your petitioner such relief as this
Honb'° House should think fit, And your petitioner as in duty bound shall ever
pray, ELIZABETH BEND.
FiSHKiix, April 1111.
Suffolk Plan of Government.
[Miscel. Pap. 36: 464, 467.]
1. The Colony Establishment should vary from the old one by a very few altera-
tions.
2. Nothing to fear from an Assembly of fifty or sixty Members in no permanent
Office of Power, and annually elected, only by Freeholders & by Ballot.
3. A Council of 20 Members to be elected by the Assembly (or out of the Assem-
bly) during good behaviour, who should have real Estate to the value of £10,000.
Freeholders and stated Residents of the Metropolis at least 1 months in the Year.
4. The Governor to be elected by Ballot out of the Council by a majority of the
Two Houses every three Years.
5. These Three Estates to have their former Power, Executive, Legislative, or
judicial, with authority to the Governor and Council to pardon Criminals.
The following to be made fundamental Regulations :
6. The Assembly to be convened at least once every year and not adjourned, pro-
rogued or disolved without advice of the Council.
7. That the Chancellor (who is not to be the Governor) the Master of the Rolls,
the Judges of the Supreme Court, Barons of the Exchequer, Judge of the Admiralty,
Mayor, Recorder of the City of New York and Albany, hold their Office during
good behavior, and that adequate allowances out of permanent Funds be Estab-
lished for those great and necessary Employments.
8. That appeals lay from the Supreme Court, to the Govenor and Council, in all
causes of Error, and from thence (except in personal action of small moment) to the
upper House of the American Parliament, to whom appeals should also run from
the Exchequer, the Chancery and Admiralty.
9. That the Council and Assembly elect by Ballot, one-half of the members of
this Colony for the Continental Parliament out of the Council and the other half
out of the Assembly, or State at large.
10. That the Court for tiying Impeachments by the Assembly consist of the
Chancellor, the Council, Master of the Rolls, Barons of the Exchequer, Judges of
the Supreme Court, and Admiralty, and Mayor and Recorder of the City of New
York, and y" Governor to have no power to Pardon these Criminals.
1°* It should vary by so many alterations, be they more or less, as is necessary to
cure all the defects in the old one.
2"^ Nothing more to fear from an assembly of 100 Members, annually elected by
Ballott, by the Body of the People paying Taxes, out of the same Body.
3"* A council of 20 Members elected annually in the same manner as the assembly
and of the same kind of folks, would do full as well.
^tu j^ President to be chosen annually or priannually by the above two Houses, out
of a Council of Safety to be appointed the same way, for an executive Body.
.5'"° To have nothing to do with Legislation.
gth -pjjg Legislative Assembly and Council to convene upon their own adjourn-
ments or those of the former Houses and upon special occasion by the President &
Council of Safety never to be dissolved by the President.
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7"' The two houses to be the Chancellor, And not such a long List of high-sound-
ing names — which perhaps, will save some of those permanent Funds, for other, tho'
. perhaps, not so great, yet quite as necessary Employments.
8"" A Court of Exchequer we have not, nor do I know of any Barons in this State-
9"" That y' Assembly & Council elect by joint Ballot Delegates for Continental
Congress out of their own members.
(Indorsed.) " Suifolks Countys plan of Government." (In another handwriting)
The above Indorsment is a scandalous Libel upon the County of Suffolk. (Then
follows in the same writing as the first) The Truth is, the within plan Transpired
from Suffolk Members and nothing appears but it there originated. (To which is
Rejoined by the 2d. writer) The Members of Suffolk are able to make the Contrary
appear whenever it shall be necessary.
Nothing. Fish kill.
Resolutions for raising a Company of State Guards in Uhter County.
[Miscel. Pap. 39 : 544.]
Whereas it is necessary to Raise a Body of Troops for State Guards, to be under
the Direction of the Council of Safety or such Person as from time to time may be
appointed for that Purpose,
Hesolved therefore That one Company be Raised in the County of Ulster Each
Company to Consist of one Cap' two L' three ser*' three Corporals, one Drum or
fife and 50 Privates to be Properly accutred With one Gun, one Cartridge Box or
Powder Horn and Bullet Bag, a sword or Tommehock, one Blanket — they be under
the Continantle Rules and Regulations and be Intitled to Continantle Rations or
in the lieu thereof the Capt. 20s., the L'' 16s., and Every Private 14s. a week. That
each Private shall be Intitled to a Bounty of twenty Dollars and to Continue in
service for one year unless sooner Discharge*
-Resolved that No Cap' be Intitled to pay until he has Inlisted a Se"* two Corpo-
rels, one Drum or fife and 24 Privates ; that No L' shall be Intitled to pay before he
has Inliated 1 se"* one Corporal, and 13 Privates.
Hesolved that the Committee be furnished With this Resolve and be Desired to
Recommend the Officers to this Board.
Draft of Pardon for Job Babcock.
[Petitions, 33 : '73G.J
To all to whom these presents shall come I Abraham Tenbroeck Esq' president
of the Convention of the State of New York, send Greeting.
Whereas Job Babcock an Inhabitant of this State, charged with holding a
treacherous Correspondence with the Enemy and with having inlisted into their
Service, was on the thirteenth day of April instant convicted of the said Charge by
Sentence of a General Court Martial held on the said day at peeks kill in the County
of West Chester in pursuance of certain Resolves of the said Convention in such
case made & provided and was then & there by the sentence of the said Court Mar-
tial adjudged for the offense af to be hanged by the Neck till he should be dead,
And whereas the said Convention have on this day maturely revised the af Sen-
tence and have confirmed the same, yet nevertheless have resolved to extend mercy
to the said Job Babcock in respect to the Crime af whereof he is Convict, and
have authorized me the said president to issue to the said Job Babcock in the name
& by the authority of this the said Convention a pardon of the Crime whereof he
has been convicted as af'*
I therefore in the Name & by the authority af'' Do hereby fully & freely remit &
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pardon unto the said Job Babcock the Crime & punishment wherewith & whereto
he stands convicted and subjected as af'' In Witness whereof I have hereunto set
my hand in Convention at Kingston in the County of Ulster this twenty ninth day
of April in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven.
By Order of his Honor the president.
Secretary.
Mcamination of Deserters from the Enemy.
[Miseel. Pap. 36 : 616.]
Will Grant diserted from the Senegal Sloop of War when she was watering at the
Cit)' Island ; and he came over & landed at NewRochelle; was 21 months on
Board was pressed going into HallLfax — served his time out of Shillds — Roger
Curtis is a Commander has been 6 months Commander — W" Duddington formerly
Commanded — that they seldom hear any News on Board — that when any fighting
they are told that 3 or 4 Regulars are killed & 3 or 4000 of the Americans are
killed. That he is not a Spy and does [not] mean to return if he should he would
be hanged — that he is willing to give his Oath that he did disert & does not intend
to return — is 27 years old has been 17 years at Sea.
William Currie — followed farming Black Smith & the Sea — ^belonged to the Sen-
egal— was pressed in Liverpool 20 Leages westw'' of Halifax & diserted from her.
Was near a year on Board — came away with Grant who has lost one of his eyes —
often heard of many things on Board the Ship which they have done & many more
that they would do — That the Senegal took several prizes — ^That 3 Days before he
came away they had 6 lbs of Soap 1' 11* in money — That one Haight piloted the
Senegal when she took a Sloop loaded with Soap.
2 Two Deckers & a 40 and several frigates at Road Island & a great number of
Transports at Road Island — Have taken 2 Vessels in the Sound — 1 sloop had rum
which the stove and burnt the vessels. Last Spring cruised from Boston Bay to the
Bay of Fundy — about 100 fighting men on Board, mostly pressed hands all but
ab' 20 men.
Christopher Warren late of Capt John Daviss Company formerly of Col Hands
Regiment taken in Fort Washington with the Troops which were there Commanded
by Col Magaw.
That he was inlisted in Capt Grants Company — The 17"' 40*'' & 55"" Regiments
were cut to pieces at Princetown as they were informed in the Fort — about 370
men in Fort Independence — that Rogers keeps below the Bridge & one Company with
him — That there is two rows of Chieveau De Fries about the Fort — That the Sen-
egal the Rose & Maryland Sloop lay near the City Island — that the Officers are
surprized how the provincial stand a Winter Campaign — 60 or 70 of the 47"" Regt
of Highlanders killed and 500 Hessians killed at taking Fort Washington — a field
Officer of the Highlanders then killed.
Christopher Warren a Soldier of Captain John Davis's Company formerly of Colo
Hands Regiment of Riflemen, and since a part of the Troops under the Command
of Colo Magaw and taken by the Enemy on Manhattan's Island with a party of
those on duty under Insign Ford having lately escaped from the Enemy and gained
accession to and protection from the Militia of this State now in service near Kings
Bridge has applied to this Committee of Safety for an advance of a little money
to support him on his return to his Family in Nannington Township in County of
Salem in New Jersey to be hereafter retained by the Continent out of his pay.
Ordered that the Treasurer or Vice Treasurer of this State advance to the said
Christopher Warren four Dollars on his receipt and charge the same to Continental
account.
Jesse Holmes is Sergeant in Capt Grants Company now in the Country enlisting.
Cameron ensign, Thomas Hulet from Oyster Bay, 1" Lieut., and one Johnson of
Georgia 2'"' Lieut, in Alex' Grants Company. Cameron has a family in this State.
In Campbells Company, Joshua Barnes, 2"'' Lieut., John or Barney Kean is first
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Lieut. M'^Daniel, Ensign, a young man. Kean came from the Country on the East
side of Hudson River, was a pedlar or shopkeeper, pock pitted, about 5 feet 9 inches
high, Brown complexion, dark coloured curled hair — saw him first soon after the
Battle at the Plains when he joined the Company.
The 5"^ 26"" and 28"" Regiments, suffered at the Plains ; the 26"" most.
The'report of the Committee appointed to Draw Instructions for Commissioners
appointed to settle with the Rangers bro't in their report which was read and
ordered to lay for Consideration.
Petition of Solomon Comes.
[Petitions, 33 : 452.]
To the Honourable Committee of Safety,
Gentlemen : I Beg that you would give me the Benefit of the Proclamation and
I will prove a good and faithfuU and true Subject of the State of New York,
and will truly obey my Captain and Du my Duty and Humble beg pardin For my
Transacsons that is past, and will Do better for time to Come if you wUl be pleas
to grant me that Liberty. This from your frend and well wiser
SOLOMON" COMES.
Proceedings of a Court Martial.
[Misoel. Pap. 37 : 203.] ,
At a General Court Martial held at Port Montgomery Wednesday April 30, 1111,
agreable to the Orders of his Honor Brigadier General George Clinton, dated the
said 30"' Day of April, for the trial of all such Persons as should come before them
charged with Levying War against the State of New York within the same adher-
ing to the King of Great Britain, enlisting soldiers or being enlisted as soldiers in
the Service of the King of Great Britain, and owing Allegiance, or deriving pro-
tection from the Laws of the said State of New York.
Present; Col. Dubois, President.
Capt Rosecrans, Capt Concklin,
Stewart, Milligan,
Lee, Vancura,
Bevier, M'Bride,
Godwin, Dewitt,
Nicoll, Schoonmaker,
Tilfard, Lieut Post,
Hardenburgh, Hunter.
Hasbrouck, Capt Lush, as Judge Advocate.
The President, Members and Judge Advocate being sworn, Jack a Negro man
slave the property of Guysbert Rose was brought before the Court and charged,
1" with Levying war against the State of New York within the same. 2"* with
being an enlisted soldier in the service of the King of Great Britain. To both
charges he pleads, Not Guilty.
William M'^Ginnis was brought before the Court and charged 1°' with Levying
war against the state of New York within the same, 2* with being adherent to the
King of Great Britain, 3* with being an enlisted soldier in the service of the King
of Great Britain when owing allegiance to the State of New York. To all the
charges he pleads not guilty & further Ignorance of the Laws & Resolutions by
which he is to be tried.
John Van Vliet was brought before the Court and charged 1" with Levying war
against the state of New York within the same, 2'"'' with being adherent to the King
of Great Britain, 3*'^ with being enlisted as a soldier in the service of the King of
Great Britain whilest owing allegiance to the State of New York.
To the 2^ & 3'' charges he pleads generally not guilty but confessed That on
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Schonemuck Mountain he fired at a man on Horseback who first fired at him, that he
thought the Man he fired at & others with him were coming to take him, That
he was going off with Rose to New York, That when he fired he thought the per-
son he fired at was a subject of the United American States.
Cornelius Furler was brought before the Court and charged 1'' with Levying war
against the state of New York within the same, 2^^ with being adherent to the
King of Great Britain, 3'''' with being an enlisted soldier in the service of the King
of Great Britain whilst owing allegiance to the State of New York.
To the 1"' & 2'^ Charge he Confessed That a man was fired at and wounded by the
party whilst he was with them but does not know who fired, That he (the Prisoner)
had a gun with him loaded but did not discharge it, That he was going to New
York but did not intend to fight against the Americans, That he had powder and
Balls with him. To the 3'' charge he plead not guilty.
William Teets was brought before the Court and charged 1°' with Levying war
against the State of New York within the same, 2^^ with being adherent to the
King of Great Britain, 3'^'' with being an enlisted soldier in the service of the King
of Great Britain whilst owing allegiance to the State of New York.
To all the Charges he pleads generally not guilty but confesses That he was
Draughted to serve at the Forts in the Highlands and was going to New York, that
he went out to get a man to serve in his place but being afterwards persuaded by
Rose he went off with him with an intention of going to New York, that Jacobus
Rose had his (the prisoners) gun and loaded it and that he was one of the Party
that wounded Lieut. Terwilliger on Friday last — and further pleads Ignorance of
the Laws and Resolutions under which he was tried.
Coenradt Mysener was brought before the Court and charged 1°' with Levying
war against the state of New York within the same, 2°'' with being adherent to the
King of Great Britain, 3''^ with enlisting himself as a soldier in the service of
the King of Great Britain whilst owing allegiance to the State of New York.
To all the charges he pleads generally not guilty but Confesses That he had a gun
with him which was loaded with Ball & Powder but not primed but he had more
powder with him, that he was with the party one of whom wounded Lieut. Terwil-
liger and that he was going to New York with Rose and further pleads Ignorance
of the Laws & Resolutions by which he was tried.
Andreies Keyser was brought before the Court and charged, 1'' with Levying
war against the State of New York within the same, 2^'^ with being adherent to
the King of Great Britain, 3'"^ with being enlisted as a soldier in the service of the
said King of Great Britain whilst owing Allegiance to the State of New York.
To all the Charges he pleads generally, not guilty, but Confesses that he was one of
the party who wounded Lieut Terwilliger, that his (the prisoners) Gun was loaded
with Powder & Ball, but he had no more ammunition with him, That he went ofl'
with Rose by Perswasion, and further pleads Ignorance of the Laws and Resolu-
tions under which he was tried.
John Rapalje was brought before the Court and charged, 1°' with Levying war
against the State of New York within the same, 2'"^ with being adherent to the
King of Great Britain, 3'"^ with being enlisted as a soldier in the service of the
King of Great Britain whilst owing Allegiance to the State of New York.
To all the Charges he pleads Generally, not guilty, but Confesses that he was one
of the party one of whom fired at and wounded Lieut Terwilliger, That ho had a Gun
loaded with Powder & Ball, and had no other ammunition with him, that he was
draughted to serve as a soldier in the Forts in the Highlands, but was prevented from
going by sickness. That before he went off with Rose, Rose came to him and asked
him if he would go with him and see his (the prisoners) Brother, that he consented to
go with Rose but did not know his Brother was amongst the Regulars, that after he
proceeded part of the way Rose informed him that his Brother was at Long Island,
upon which he (the prisoner) refused to proceed any farther, but Rose told him if
he did not go with him he would shoot him, that the Reason why he took his gun
with him was that after he had seen his Brother he intended to join our Forces at
the Forts in the Highlands.
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Silvester Vandevmark was br jught before the Court and charged, 1"' with Levy-
ing war against the State of New York within the same, 2^=' with being adherent
to the King of Great Britain, S""^ with enlisting as a soldier in the service of the
said King of Great Britain.
To all the Charges he pleads generally, not guilty, but Confesses that he was one
of the party who wounded Lieut Terwilliger but was not on the same side of the
creek when the Lieut was wounded, that he (the prisoner) had a Gun loaded with
Powder & Ball, that he had a Ball or two and some Powder more, that he and Van
Vliet lay to gather, that some men on Horses at Schonemuck fired at him upon
which he run and the men on Horses fired again at him, and he and Van Vliet
turned and fired at those men, that he (the prisoner) loaded his gun again, that he
was going to Long Island with Rose, but did not know it till after he had been out
some time and then he wanted to return, but Rose would not permit him.
The Court having sat till 3 o'clock in the afternoon and the guard house being
crowded with Prisoners, and the Court resolving that an immediate Example was
necessary and requisite to deter our intestine Enemys from continuing their Treason-
able Practices against this State, and it being also probable that this Post would
soon be besieged by the Enemy. The Court adjourned to 5 o'clock this afternoon.
Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock the Court met agreeable to adjournment.
Jocobus Rose was brought before the Court and charged, 1"' with Levying war
against the State of New York within the same, 2*'^ with adhering to the King of
Great Britain, S^'^' with enlisting men in the service of the King of Great Britain,
4"''=' with being enlisted in the service of the said King of Great Britain whilst
owing Allegiance to the State of New York.
To the 1" 2 & 4"' charge he pleads guilty & to the 3* not guilty and confesses
That one Daniel M'^Given a Captain in Col° Pannings Regiment told him that every
man who engaged in the Kings service should have 100 acres of land and each of
his children 50 and should receive 5 Dollars Bounty and Pay from the time of his
Enlistment to the Time of his Discharge, & a suit of Clothes, that M'^Given told him
he had enlisting orders & desired him to go with him to New York & he the Pris-
oner went accordingly with him, That he was a soldier in the Regiment in which
M'Given had a Company and of which Col" Fanning was Col, that he went with
M'^Given to New York and from thence to Jamaica, That he drew in New York for
one day two Pounds of Bread, one Pound of Pork, Peas, Butter & Rice, That he
received a Half Johannas from Capt. Depeyster to recruit with, that he was to have
3 Dollars for each man he brought with him and who should enlist. That John Van
Vliet, Cornelius Purler, Sylvester Vandermark, Andreies Keyser, John Rapalje and
Conradt Mysener promised to enlist with him when they came to New York, That
he was with his party when Lieut. Terwilliger was wounded but on the other side
of the Creek, that he took away a gun from one of our Centinels at the Wallkill
(one Freer) & then sent him away. That he told the Men he engaged to enlist that
Col. Fanning told him that they had only their own Government to Clear, That
Governer Tryon was to be their General, That he gave orders to his men to load
their guns and Defend themselves if necessary, That the second Time he went to
New York he carried 1 7 men with him, 5 or 6 of which enlisted with Col. Fanning,
That he had 33 or 34 men with him at this time. That he left New York about 20
Days ago.
Jacob Middagh was brought before the Court & charged 1"' with Levying war
against the State of New York within the same, 2^^ with adhering to the King of
Great Britain, 3''!' with enlisting men in the service of the said King of Great Britain,
4"" with being enlisted in the service of the said King of Great Britain whilst owing
allegiance to the state of New York.
To the 1" 2^ & 4'" Charges he pleads guilty, to the 3* not guilty but Confesses
that Jacobus Rose, Guisbert Rose, John Ernest and James Van \Vagenen asked
him if he would not go with them to New York to the Regulars as he was a poor
man it would be a great Deal in his way that he understood he was to enlist only
if he was willing to do it & found a good chance, that he did enlist but did not get
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his deaths, that he was offered a shirt & Trowsers but would not take them choosing
to have all his Cloaths together, that he was enlisted in Capt. M'^Givens Company
in Col. Fannings Regiment, that he could get no work and was obliged to inlist or
starve, That he went to New York with Rose in his first Party, That he had a
promise of 5 Dollars Bounty and a Dollar to Drink the Kings health and a Suit of
Cloaths but never received either, That an officer (the day before he the Prisoner was
enlisted) gave Capt. M'^Given a piece of Gold and desired him to treat his men
with it, that their Regimentals were to be red with Blue and they were enlisted till
the government of New York was conqu'red which they thought would be about
Harvest, That when he enlisted he took an oath to be true to King George.
Jacobus Longyaer was brought before the Court and charged 1" with Levying
war against the State of New York within the same ; 2'' with adhering to the King
of Great Britain ; S""^ with being enlisted in the service of the said King whilst
owing allegiance to the State of New York.
To all which charges he pleads generally not guilty but Confessed that by Rosies
perswasion he went with him with an Intention of Going to New York, that if he
enlisted he was to have 100 acres of Land for himself and 50 for his child. That
Rose informed him he should be home again in a Months Time for that the Country
would then be over run. that he was to be in Col Fannings Regiment. That he
had a Gun with him loaded with Ball & powder & that he was with the Party when
Terwilliger was fired at and wounded. That he had some more Balls and powder
besides what he had in his Gun.
The Court then resolved in order to obtain further Evidence against the prisoners
that Hendrick Crispell who had offei-ed to Confess all he knew respecting their
Treasonable Practices and appeared to have Experienced a severe repentance for the
crimes he had Committed be acquitted & received as a witness for the State of New
York.
Hendrick Crispell being duly sworn deposeth & saith that lying in Bed at his
own House some Person came and knocked at the Door, that opening the Door
Jacob and Abraham Middagh and Jacobus Davis Jun'' came in. Jacob Middagh
told Depon' that they come for to fetch him. Deponent asked them where they
wanted to carry him. they informed him that Col Fanning had sent them to bring
in such persons as were willing to go to New York, that there was a Proclamation
from the King that such as were his friends should come in and those who did not
when the Regulars got Possession of America should find no mercy and if he would
go he must make himself ready and go there or he must expect no mercy for the
Regulars would hang Depo' or carry him out of the Country, that we are all rebels
against the King and desired the Dep' to go and see if his Brother was not inclined
to go along with him. That Dep' accordingly went to his Brother Thomas and
told him all that Middagh had told him as before related. That Dep' told his
Brother he thought it was hard to be hanged for what they could not help and if he
had a mind to go along he the Deponent would also go. That Dep'' Brother said if
Dep' would go he would also go. That before Dep' went to his Brother the
Middaghs and Davis went off. That the next night Jacob Middagh came again
to Dep' House and told Dep' when he came to Col Fanning he should have their
choice they might work and should be paid for it or might take arms in which case
each man should have two Pair of Stockings a Pair of Shoes a pair of Breeches and
two shirts and Coat or red jacket Dep' does not remember which and a Waistcoat
and the arms they brought with them should be laid in the stores and those that
were willing might sell them and if they enlisted they should Draw arms. That
they would not force or persuade any person to enlist that was unwilling. That
those who should enlist should have 40s. hard money as a Bounty. That in about
Three weeks they should be in possession of New York and perhaps it might be a
little longer. That a Certain Day in the month of May thinks about the S"" or e""
the Regulars would begin. That all their armies would then be ready, that they
now laid still. That the Northern Army and Southern Army were to meet. That
they were so very strong that the war would be short and they would soon join
their two armies. That Johnson was getting the Indians in readiness for that
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Time. That America was almost surrounded and the Indians would all come Down
and assist the King. That Jacob Middagh then left the Dep' & the Dep' went
again to his Brother and told him if he was willing to go with Dep' he must make
himself ready. That his Brother accordingly did so and come to Dep' and Dep' and
his Brother went to Jacobus Davis where Jacob Middagh had appointed them to
come. That Jacobus Davis, James Merkell, Petrus Bush, Jacob Furler, Coenraadt
Missner, Cornelius Furler, Jacob Longyaer, Jun' and Andries Longyaer were at
Jacobus Davis's when Dep' and his Brother came there, that they were all armed
except Jacob Middagh and had all ammunition. That this Depon' and his Brother
had also arms & ammunition. That they had all Provisions for 3 4 or 5 Days.
That Dep' and his Brother went to Davies's about Breakfast Time. That they all
then proceeded from Davies's thro the woods to Abraham Middaghs at Marbletown.
when they come there it was some time in the night. That Jacob Middagh asked
Abraham and George Middagh to go along but they refused. That they then went
from Marbletown acrost the Fields and did not stop till they came to the House of
Daniel Irvin a schoolmaster in Marbletown. That Daniel Irvin was at home and
soon after they came there (which was about at 8 o clock) the People of the House
being all in Bed except Irvin, Jacobus Rosa came there having only a Cudgel in
his hand. That they then went off with Rosa and Irvin and W™ M'^Ginnis acrost
the public Road and crost Rondout creek some in canoes and some wading over
and sloped at a House, knows not the Persons name, that before they came to the
House they went over a small creek, that they went into the Barn of this House,
that when they came into the Barn Jack the negro man of Gysbert Roper, John Van
Vliet and W° Teets were there and thinks Silvester Vandermerk & John Rapalje
were also there. That just before Day they all went up into the mountain and
Vandermerk and Rapalje were there with them. That they laid among the rocks,
that John Van Vliet and Silvester Vandermerk were armed. That Rapalje had some-
times a gun and sometimes not. That they then went thro the Shawngonck Moun-
tains. That in the Shawngonck Mountains a man came to them armed and told them
that there were scouting Parties out to apprehend them, that there Dept and the
rest of their Party came oposite to the Paltz and there remained till near night and
come near the Wallkill and Rose left them for a little Time and Returned, That
Rosa went unarmed leaving his Gun with the Party, that when Rosa returned they
went off and by Rosa's order proceeded to the Wallkill where they were hailed by
a Centinel Rosa answered a Friend went up to the Person and took his gun from,
him and took the Man along with them, That he believes the Man who Rosa took
Prisoner was one Freer, That two men on Horseback came up and asked who was
there. That Dep' answered Friend, that Jacob Davis took hold of the Bridle and
the Man on Horseback who was afterwards shot in the arm. That the other Horse-
man was about 10 or 12 yards from Dep', That Dep' took Terwilliger by the hand
and while he held his Hand he heard the Report of a Gun upon which the Horse
Jumped and the man fell off the Horse and the Horse went off and upon Dep'
returning to look for the man he could not find him. That the two men and Horses
were then gone and Rosa returned and made Freer swear that he would not Dis-
cover anything he had seen or make known the Persons of the Party and gave Freer
his Liberty taking his arms from him. That they then left the Walkill and went to
the Public Road and passed a man with a waggon. That soon after they went on
and left a man asleep who soon after joined him without his Gun having thrown it
away for fear of being discovered,. That they walked till the Cocks crew, this
was Saturday, they came to a house and Rosa went in, that they then left the
house and went into the woods and there remained all Day, That a Regular officer
came to them at Marbletown and was with them on Thursday or Friday, That the
officer had a handkrf in his hand. That the ofiicer informed Dep' that the Regulars
were to attack a Fort to the Northward on Sunday last and that they would attack
Fort Montgomery soon and would also in a short time be in Esopus and a large
Army of Regulars would come thro Minisink, That a Stranger who lived above
Albany with a short Jacket and old blue Coat told Dep' that the Regular ofiicer
had come with Dispatches from the Northward, That the Party on Saturday night
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come to a House and soon after left it and laid all the next Day (on Sunday) under
a Brush Fence, That the Regular officer had only one Eye and left them soon after
he joined them and was on Foot, That on Monday they came to a Field where a
Negro Man was working and passed thro a creek and went up a Mountain and
afterwards thro clear Land and over two Mountains near settlements, Rosa then
desired men to set down that he would go and see where they were and Rosa &
Jacob Middagh went off for about half an Hour and Dep' heard soon after the
report of four Guns and then two more and some Horsemen came up and Dep' run
off immediately and then after Dept with Roppalje and another of them went to see
if any of the party were killed, That John Van Vliet and Sylvester Vandemerk
told the Dep' that after the men on Horseback had fired they both returned the
fire, That he heard one of the men on Horseback call out lay down your arms, keep
them in your Eye, that Van Vliet and Vandermerk then run off and Dep' also, that
Dep' missing his 13rother returned but saw no Person and found a pack of one of
the Party and soon after saw M'^Ginnis lying on his Belly and calling to him
M'^Ginnis came to them and they looked for the rest of the Party but could not find
them, they then saw five men with Guns who passed them, when Dep' came to the
Public Road Dep' advised them who were with him to give themselves up. That
they saw five or six Men with Guns and gave themselves up to those men who took
their arms away and made them Prisoners. Cornelius Furler, John Van Vliet,
Sylvester Vandermerk and John Rapalje were then with Dep', that M'Ginnis was
not with them and left them a little time before.
The Court then Resolved that William M°6innis, John Van Vliet, Cornelius
Furler, William Teets, Coenradt Mysener, Andries Keyser, John Rappalje, Silvester
Vandermai'k, Jacobus Rosa, Jacob Middagh and Jacob Longyaer were guilty of
Levying war against the State of New York within the same, and also of adhering
to the King of Great Britain whilst owing allegiance to the State of New York,
and further that Jacobus Rose was also guilty of being an enlisted soldier in the
service of the King of Great Britain and also of enlisting soldiers for the service of
said King whilst he owed allegiance to the State of New York, and further
that Jacob Middagh is also guilty of being an enlisted man in the service of the
King of Great Britain whilst owing allegiance to the State of New York af*,
and it is further resolved that the said William M^Ginnis, John Van Vliet, Cornelius
Furler, William Teets, Coenradt Mysener, Andris Keyser, John Rapalje, Sylvester
Vandermark, and Jacob Longyaer are not guilty of being enlisted soldiers in the
service of the King of Great Britain whilst owing allegiance to the State of New
York. It is further Resolved that Jack the Negro man slave of Guysbert Rose be
acquitted no materrial Evidence appearing against him.
And the Court do adjudge that the said William M'Ginnis, John Van Vliet, Cor-
nelius Furler, William Teets, Coenradt Mysener, Andries Keyser, John Rapalje,
Sylvester Vandermark, Jacobus Rose, Jacob Middagh and Jacob Longyaer do
suffer the Pains and Penalties of Death by being hanged by the Neck untill they
are Dead. But in consideration of the Extreme Youth of William Teets & it
appearing that he had been deluded, his severe compunction for his crimes, his
apparrent Ignorance and his Willingness to enter into the service of his Coxmtry,
this Court do recommend him as a proper object of mercy.
The above minutes being Examined by the Court ordered that the same be signed
by the President and Judge Advocate.
By Order of the Court,
LEWIS DUBOYS, Coll., President.
Stephen Lush, Capt., as Judge Advocate.
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[Miscel. Pap. 39 : 31.]
Fort Montgomekt, May 1, 1777.
Court Mett According to adjournment from yesterday.
Present: Col' Dubois, President.
Capt Rosekrans, Capt Concklin,
Stewart, Milligan,
Lee, Van Cura,
Bevier, M^Bride,
NicoU, Dewitt,
Tilford, Schoonmaker,
Hardenburgh, Lieut Post,
Hasbrook, Hunter.
Cap' Henry Godwin appointed Judge Advocate (in room of Cap' Lush).
Alexander Campble Brought Before the Court and charged with the Following
Crimes : 1""^ with holding Correspondence with the Enemies of the American
States giving them Inteligeuce, 2'*''' adhering to and giving them aid and comfort
and secreting them — to all the above charges he generally pleads not Guilty.
The Prisoner being Examined says that Rose with his Party came upon him
about cock crowing and knocked at the Door and a Tall man came in which he
took for Rose and Enquired for one Van Dusen and he (the Prisoner) told Rose
that he (the Prisoner) knew of no such man whereupon Rose told him (the Pris-
oner) that he (Rose) would blow out his (the Prisoners) Brains if he discoverd his
Being there, that then Rose went to a Brush fence with his Company and lay there
one Day and one Night, that they appeared Much Distressed, that he (the Pris-
oner) told them (Rose and his Party) that they should turn back or certainly would
be taken — Being asked whether he did Discover Rose and his Party he (the Pris-
oner) said he did Not.
Arthur M^Kenny Brought before the Court and charged 1'"^ with Holding Corre-
spondence with and giving Inteligence to the Enemies of the United States of
America. 2"'' of giving them aid and comfort. To both which crimes the Prisoner
Generally Pleads Guilty.
The Prisoner being Examined Sayes some time on Saturday Night last Rose and
his Party came to his Barn, that he (the Prisoner) allowed them Suppaan & Milk
and that his (the Prisoners) wench informed them (Rose's Party) that the Militia
■were, in Pursuit of them and that he the Prisoner was affraid that Rose and his
Party would Burn his Barn if he (the Prisoner) discovered them and that Rose
Begged him (the Prisoner) not to Discover them, which he (the Prisoner) Did not
Do. that Rose or one of his Party came into the kitchen in the night to his wrench,
and that he (the Prisoner) knew Rose to be an officer and if he (Rose) should be
taken would Be Hanged and he (the Prisoner) said he Did not like to have Rose's
Blood on his hands. But further says he was Innocent of their coming.
Isaac Lockwood, Brought Before the Court and Charged with a crime for
attempting to Join the Enemy, Pleads Not Guilty.
The Prisoner Being Examined says that he (the Prisoner) was persuaded by one
Silas Gardener to go to New York, that Gardener told him that lie (the Prisoner)
would get work at New York or Long Island, that Gardener had one Horse and
stopped at Cornelius Wood's and got another and he (the Prisoner) and Gardner
Rode Down to one Zacharias Burrells and stayed there till almost Day light, that
Gardner told him (the Prisoner) he was going to New York and that Gardner
told Burrell that tliey were going to New York and Burrell said he would be glad
to go with them if he could leave his family, that they (the Prisoner) and Gardener
Stoped at one Galoways in the Clove, went by Ringwood. Sloped at a House at
Slaughter's Dam in the Jersies where they (the Prisoner and Gardner) forded the
River, that Gardener told him (the Prisoner) that he could get a good strong five
shillings Sterling pr day. that Gardener told him (the Prisoner) that the Shipping
would soon be up the River, he (the Prisoner) says that he should have gone with
Gardener to New York if he (the Prisoner) had not been taken, that he (the Prisoner)
Inlisted with Capt John Belknapp and Deserted from him at Fort Montgomery.
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Silas Gai'dener charged with Levying war against the United States of America
for Holding Correspondence and aiding and Assisting the Enemies of the said
States Pleads not Guilty.
Prisoner Being Examined says that he (the Prisoner) heard that there was a Pro-
clamation from Lord How Desiring all Persons to lay Down their arms, that they
were fighting in a wrong cause, that he (the Prisoner) saw one George Harding,
that Harding told him (the Prisoner) that he came from Long Island, that Harden
had a Hessian Procklamation Desiring the Hessians to Rise in Arms against the
Country. Harding told him (the Prisoner) tliat if he (the Prisoner) had a mind to
live in Peace he should go to long Island, that he (the Prisoner) Promised Harding
to Come Down in a few Days, and see if there was any truth in it but he (the Pris-
oner) says that he Found that what Gardener Told him was altogether False, that
Gardener told him (the Prisoner) Before he came Down that he (the Prisoner) could
have Seven Shillings p' Day which he the Prisoner found to be False, that as he
(the Prisoner) was coming home he met with one Thomas Powley In New York,
that Powley walked out with him (the Prisoner) and as he and Powley were talk-
ing together Sir John Johnson came up to them and Powley said he (the Prisoner)
Must Remember his love to his (Powley's) Friends at New Burgh, that Sir John
Johnson Said Does this man live at New Burgh and Powley answered yes, then Sir
John asked him (the Prisoner) whether he knew where Peter DBois Lived and he
(the Prisoner) answered yes, upon that he asked him (the Prisoner) if he knew
Lady Johnson and he (the Prisoner) answered he did not and that Sir John asked
him (the Prisoner) what he would take to bring her Down which he says he at first
Refused But that Sir John offered him (the Prisoner) thirty Dollars, that he at
first Refused But at last accepted and that Sir John Gave him a Gold Ring for a
Token, that he (the Prisoner) then came home but Did not like to go Down again
and went to give the Ring to My Lady Johnson in order to be off but she was gone
out, that then he (the Prisoner) went home and stayed at Home Better than a week,
then went back again to New York and Gave up the Ring to Sir John and that he
(the Prisoner) asked Sir John if he must give him the Money that Sir John Told
him (the Prisoner) that he was welcome to it and that he (the Prisoner) went from
there to Long Island and got Innoculated and that he stayed there till he got well,
that he (the Prisoner) was Nine Weeks Before he got well, that after he got home
he was Determined to stay at Home and stayed home Nine Days and sett out again
for Long Island But was taken up, that he (the Prisoner) Sold one of his Horses he
took from Home to one Soofield and the other to Joshua Mills of Jamaica — Long
Island, that he told one Burrell where he stoped that he (the Prisoner) was going
to New York and Further Says that he had Been at New York and Long Island
the second time and when he Returned Home he was Taken and Brought before the
Committee for Detecting Conspiracy &c, in the State of N. York and there took
the Oath of Alegiance to the said State of which he Produced a certificate, that he
went to go Down the third time But was taken and Confined.
Court adjourned till three o'clock this Afternoon.
Court Mett according to adjournment.
Daniel Reynolds & Peter Aldridge, Brought Before the Court and charged with
Harbouring the Enemies of the United American States — Plead not Guilty.
No Evidence appearing against them, The Court came to a Resolution to acquit
them.
The Court after Duly Considering the Evidences and the several Confessions of
the Prisoners Resolved that Alexander Campble, Arthur M'Kenny, and Silas Gar-
dener are Guilty of Holding Coiispondence with the Enemies of the United States
of America and of giving them aid and comfort in the state of New York while
they owed allegiance to the Laws of the State of New York but do Resolve that
Silas Gardener is not guilty of Levying war against the said state and Do further
Resolve that Isaac Lockwood is Guilty of attempting to Join the Enemy — and do
adjudge that the said Alexander Cam])ble, Arthur M^Kenny & Silas Gardiner Do
Suffer the Pains and Penalties of Death by being Hanged by the Neck till they are
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Dead and further adjudge that Isaac Lockwood be Close Confined in a Common
Goal During the Present War with the King of Great Britain or Untill he shall be
Released by proper Authority.
The Court having Examined the Proceedings and finding them Correct Do order
them to be signed by the President.
By order of the Court,
LEWIS DUBOYS, Coll., Fresidetit.
Henky Godwik, Capt., as Judge Advocate.
Order for the Transfer of certain Prisoners.
[Miscel. Pap. 39 : 93.]
To CoENELius OosTERHOUDT Serg' Greeting.
Forasmuch as frederick Sheneg and Lodewyck Hoornbeek of the Town of
Rochester were suspected to be enemies to American Liberty where therefore Cieted
to Come Before said Committe and the said Committe examined them on oath
touching and concerning several things and Especially concerning Jacobus Shenegh
son of said Frederick Shenegh being absconded and supposed to be with Jacobus
Rosa Intended to General how and the said Frederick Sheneg & Lodewyck Hoorn-
beek appeered very partial on their oaths Did not appear to relate the truth
whereupon the Committe asked the said Shenigh & Hoornbeek to swear of the King
of Great Bratian and true allegiance to the State of New York which they Both did
refuse and the said Committe are att a loss what to do with them ; these are there-
fore to Command you the said Sarjent forth with proper assistance to convey and
deliver them the Same frederick Shenigh and Lodewyck Hoornbeek to the Conven-
tion of the State of New York att Kingstown in Ulster County together with these
presents that the said Convention may use their wil and pleasure with them the
same Frederick Shenigh and Lodewyck Hoornbeek. Hereof fail not.
By order of the Committe at Rochester in Ulster County the first day of May
1111.
JACOB HOORNBEEK, Chairman.
Deposition of Jacohiis S. Davits.
[Miacel. Pap. 39 : 89.]
Ulster County ss.
Jacobus S. Davis of Marbletown in the County of Ulster aforesaid of full age
being Examined deposeth and saith that last Tuesday or Wednesday Week one
Abraham Middagh came to this deponenths House and asked of him whether there
was any strangers about that place — the deponenth answered no. — the said Middagh
then told deponenth that Jacob Middagh had come up with him and was very near,
the deponenth asked where is Jacob Middagh. the said Abraham Middagh
answered if you will go with me I will bring you to him — the Deponenth then
went with the said Abraham Middagh to the House of Frederick Bush where he
found the said Jacob who informed this deponenth that he lately came from New
York and that he came up in order to acquaint his friends and aquaintances how
matters were circumstanced there and that all those who wou'd go with him down
he would make Gentlemen of— that the Party who went down with him where
Encamped at Jamaica on long Island that they lived there very well — had provision
of all kind in plenty — and that every men who bad a Family and wou'd go down
with him to New York would be Entitled to one hundred acres of Land and
fifty acres to his wife and every Son fifty acres and that they wou'd not be
obliged to fight unless they were so Inclined, that they must take an oath of
fidelity to the King of Great Britain — That the British Troops were to come, up
Hudsons River and by land as soon as the Country wou'd aftbrd Grass for their
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Horses, that the said Jacob Middagh endeavored to prevail on this Deponeth to
go down "with him which this deponeth absolutely refused — that he the said Jacob
Middagh then told this deponeth that if he would not go he should have one of his
Brothers — The said Abraham and Jacob then told this deponeth that they where
going to the deponenths Fathers House to Enlist his Brother Jacob — The deponenth
being apprehensive that they might prevail on his Brother told them he would go
with them, he thinking to diswade him, but when they came to the deponenths
Father the said Jacob Middagh conversed with him about one of his Sons, that he
wou'd have him or one of them to go down with him to New York — the father con-
sented that one of them might go — that the deponenth was displeased and went home
— that the said Jacob Middagh returned the next day with a Number of men ; that
they called at his house and the said Jacob Middagh told this deponenth that Christian
Winne was gone to Little Shandekan, to get more men for him. that the said
Winne wou'd meet him in that Neighbourhood — that he would have been gone
before if the said Winne had come down — that Wilhelmus Merkle and Jacobus
Bush were among the Company — that Wilhelmus Merkle Incouraged the men who
where to go down with the said Jacob Middagh — by telling that it was a righteous
cause they were Engaged in — that he Endeavoured to prove it by the Scriptures —
That Jacob Middagh told the deponeth that if any Person did discover him or any
of his Company their would be no pardon given, but they would be the Death of
such Person. And further this deponenth saith not.
Sworn this 2^ Day of May 1777, JACOBUS S. DAVITS.
Before me Christ" Tappen.
An account of Monies disbursed by John M'JTesson and Robert Benson, as Com-
missaries of Prisoners of War.
[Miscel. Pap. 36 : 696.]
1776.
August 20"' To William Miller, Esqr, Deputy Chairman of the Com-
mittee of West Chester County for the support of the
Prisoners of War at Bedford, Dolle" 96, £38 8 0
Sep' 8'" To Cash advanced & remitted by Coll. Cha' D Witt to
John Sleght Esq the Chairman of the Committee at
Kingston for Boarding & Lodging the Officers &
other prisoners of War with their Families as per rects, 102 0 0
To Cash paid for removing the said prisoners of War
With their families & Baggage from Kingston in
ulster County to Morris Town in Morris County New
Jersey — as per accts & reef, 44 0 0
Oct' 28"' To cash paid Ebenezer Lockwood, Esq' for the Subsist-
ance & removal of the Prisoners of War in West
Chester County to in Connecticut as per accts
& Receipts, 19 5 4
Dec' 16* Paid for the Rations supplied the Prisoners of War at
Pound Ridge under the Inspection of that committee
as per acct° from David Dann, Joshua Ambler & John
1777 Boulton, 111 10-90"" Dollars, 44 8 11
Jany 25"" To Cash advanced Alex' Stewart a Prisoner of War in
Lieu of Rations at a 8-90"" of a Dollar each as per rec', 14 0
February 15*'' To cash advanced to Alex' Stewart a Prisoner of War
in full for his Rations from 22"' Oct' to the 23"^
Instant — as per rec' 8 dollars 2-90""=, 3 4 2
April 15"' To cash paid Benjamin Tusteen Esq' Chairman of the
Committee at Goshen for the rations furnished to the
Prisoners of War at Goshen as per reciept,. . . , , 45 3 6
Vol, II.— 17
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May 2* Cash paid Alex' Stewart in Lieti of rations a 8-90*'" of a
Dollar per ration in full to the first day of May — 5
and 86-90"" of Dollar, £2 1 8
£300 1 1
Petition of Wilhelmus Markel.
[Petitions, 33: 576.]
To the Honourable the Representatives of the State of New York, In Convention
Assembled :
The Petition of Wilhelmus Marracle of Marbletown County of Ulster State of
New York, prisoner, Humbly Sheweth,
That y"' petitioner some time ago sold a Farm to one George Robertson, But Did
not Execute the Deed for the same and am at present unable by Reason of my con-
finement to perform the Execution of the said Agreement. That the said Farm is
mortgaged to the Loan Office of Kingston for about sixty Pounds and unless the
said mortgage is paid off Before Tuesday next it will be foreclosed, and the said
Farm sold at Publick auction, to the Great loss of y' petitioner. That y' petitioner
is to Recieve ninety pounds for the first payment of the said Farm, And is willing
that the Residue of the money after the Discharge of the mortgage may continue in
the hands of the said George Robertson or as this Honourable Convention shall
otherwise seem Disposed to order the same, y"' petitioner therefore humbly prays that
this Honourable Convention would be pleased to take the premises under their con-
sideration so as that y"' petitioner may be permitted to come out of his confinement -
to Execute the Deed to the said George Robertson. And y"' petitioner shall ever
''k;.ostox Goal, May 2^ 1777. ^^^'l^^^^^L.
Petition of Prisoners,
[Petitions, 33: 572.]
To the Honourable the Convention of the State of N. York.
The Petition of the under Subscribers, Humbly Sheweth,
That we the Subscribers look upon ourselves as Prisoners immediately under the
jurisdiction of your HonW Body, and as such entitled to your Protection, there-
fore we conceive that we have an undubitable right to complain to you of all (or
even of any immaginery) insults offer'd to us by any inferior Body, in consideration
of which and in trust of the greatness of your Humanity we are emboldened to
lay before you the treatment we have experienced from this County Committee,
Relying on your goodness for redress of our Grievances, and what we humbly
concieve the support of the Dignity of your Honourable House. "We were this
forenoon visited by a Body of the Committee of this Place with M' Egbert Demunt
and by him Cumraing was charged with having received and delivered Letters
through the Iron Grate, which in the Sincerest manner we deny'd Excepting in one
instance early this morning Cumming gave a sealed letter to his servant (directed
to M" Cumming) through the window which letter was. previously examined and
sealed in the presence of one of the worthy members of your House, and as Capt"
Gyles saw the letter was sealed at night, he desir'd the servant to come to the win-
dow for it, the next thing Cumming was asked was if he had received any letters
since he came into the Jail, when he show'd M' Demunt all the letters he received
and offer'd to Depose he had received none other. M'' Demunt then demanded our
music, when he took away two violins belonging to Cumming. Cumming begged
of M' Demunt to leave the violins with the Capt" or M" Gyles as they were inttru-
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rnents he had a considerable value for, but M"' Demunt answered he would not trust
them with either we had one Pack of Cards to Divert us which was committed to
the Flames to please the Committee they then inform'd us that for the future they
wou'd take care we shou'd not live as we had done heretofore and Capt" Gyles
informs us he has orders from the Committee to let us have no drink but small
Beer or water, they have likewise detain'd a quantity of pins belonging to M'
Crukshank which he had sent for (by Capt" Johnson) from Albany to defray the
expences of himself and Gumming in Jail, we .therefore entirely rely on the good-
ness and Humanity of your Hearts to give such orders concerning us as to your
Honours may seem fit, and your petitioners as in duty bound shall ever pray.
JN° GUMMING,
ALEX'' CRUKSHANK,
JOHN MUNRO,
Kingston Jail May 3'* 1777. RICHARDSON THURMAN.
Crovernor Trumbull to the Committee of Saybroolc.
[Petitions, 33 : 496.]
Lebanon 5"> May 1777.
Gentlemen : I have before me yours of the 3'' Instant P' M' Jones I feel for the
Good People from Long island, wish they may receive during the time Providence
Cast their Residence among us all that Civility Charity Kindness & assistance Due
& called for By them in their Present unhappy situation. I think they ought to
apply to the State of New York for Direction about the Remove of any of them
Back to the Island. I shall Not Give Nor advise you to Give any Permits for such
Remove & the Remove of Stock will be Serving the Enemy, the People had better
apply themselves to the business they are able to Perform, when any opening for
their relief appears we shall Readily assist & help them to Retnrn. Your Conduct is
approved, have no Doubt of M"' Jones friendship & Concern for the Liberties &
Rights of the United States.
I am Gentlemen Your Humble Serv'
Committee at Saybrook. JONTH TRUMBULL.
Resolution about County Com,mittees.
[MisceL Pap. 39: 21.]
A. M. May 5'"
Whereas it has been found by Experience that the several Committees within
this State have greatly contributed to the public Security & Defence by expediting
the measures necessary for the general weal, and whereas it will be necessary
that the salutary influence of such Committees should be continued until 1 the
Government of this State shall be firmly settled and obtain its full Energy & Vigor,
' T/ierefore resolved that it be recommended to the Inhabitants of this State to
chuse such active, spirited & Discreet subjects of this State as they shall deem
proper for members of the several committees within their respective counties and to
continue as members of such Committees untill the first Day of October next, and
altho the ofiice of a member of any of the said Committees is extremely painful &
laborious yet as the service will probably expire before the said Day it is most
earnestly recommended to the Good Subjects of this State chearfully to undertake
and vigilantly to execute the said ofiices, more especially as the last Hope of our
Dispirited Foes is now grounded upon those intestine Divisions which they so
assiduously labour to promote. By the assistance of which they expect to accumu-
late greater Evils upon a Country which they cannot subdue and without which all
their Diabolical Designs must prove utterly abortive.
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132 REPORT ON ACCOUNTS. [1777
Dedimus Potestatem to Major Hoffman and Schenck.
[Misoel. Pap. 37 : 135.]
The Council of Safety for the State of New York
To Harmon Hoffman & John Schenck Esquires of Dutchess County send
Greeting.
Whereas the Convention of the State of New York by an ordinance for organ-
izing and establishing the government agreed to by the said Convention made and
Published at Kingston on the eight Day of May in the year of our Lord one
thousand seven hundred and seventy seven did resolve that each and every of the
persons in and by the said ordinance appointed to be officers in this State should
before the said Council of Safety or such person as should be by them appointed
take and subscribe the Oaths in & by the said ordinance prescribed to be adminis-
tered to the said officers respectively.
The said Council do therefore by these presents authorize and empower you the
said Harmon Hoflinan & John Schenck and each & every you jointly and severally
to administer to the Judges, Sheriffs & Clerks by the said ordinance appointed for
the County of Dutchess and cause them respectively to subcribe the Oaths to be
directed by the said ordinance to be by them taken and subscribed and that you and
each and every you do without delay make known to the said Council the manner
in which you and each of you shall have executed the trust and authority hereby
committed to you. In witness whereof Pierre Van Cortlandt Esquire President of
the said Council has hereunto subscribed his name in the said Council the fifteenth
day of May one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven.
By Order,
Attest : John M-^Kesson, Sect. PIERRE VAN COURTLANDT, Prcst.
[May 8, '77.]
Report on Accounts of Abraham Lott, Treasurer.
[Miscel. Pap. 39 : 249, 253.]
Your Committee appointed to confer with and Examine the Accounts of Ab"
Lott Esq' late Treasurer of the Colony of New York — Beg leave to Observe,
That in conference with said Ab"' Lott Esq' he Informed your Committee that he
had stated his Accounts in the manner he had been accustomed to with said Colony.
That he had not brought with him the Vouchers on which they are founded,
1. Because he conceives he ought to keep them for his Security during the
present contest as he may in future be called upon for the same.
2. That they are numerous and bulckely and must be brought in carrages, never-
theless is ready to send them if Convention Orders it.
That he has a considerable number of Books and Papers put into his custody by
Act of Assembly belonging to the Treasury, that he would be glad Convention
would m^ake some order about to indemnify him in delivering them to such person
or persons as they should think proper to appoint, or if they see fit to leave them
with him, will take proper care of them.
That he has a number of the counterparts of Bills issued the 31 of May 1709,
that he would be glad was distroyed.
As your Committee are not furnished with the Vouchers referred to in the
Accounts produced by Mr Lott, can only report on the face of the Ace' which they
have carefully Examined and find the same rightly cast and properly Carryed out.
That Mr. Lott produced to your Committee a list of outstanding debts amount-
ing to £316 110, due him for duties which he has not charged himself with, being
prevented from collecting the same by the present situation of affairs.
That there are Sundry Sums due on the different publick Lotteries for Tickets
Sold on Credit with which Mr. Lott has charged himself which your Committee are
of oppinion ought to be allowed whenever the same can be assertained.
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That the Salaries and Allowances of the Governor, Lieut. Governor, Clarke of the
Circuits and Public printer, are severally charged, altho they have not fully been
paid up, nor can we assertain what is due each for want of the Vouchers and par-
ticular Ace' of each person. Mr Lott thinks there is due Gov' Tryon between four
and five hundred pounds, but does not know how much to the other three.
Upon the whole as the account is now staited with the foregoing observations,
Your Committee Do Report
That there is due to this State from Ab" Lott Esq"' late Treasurer of the Colony
of New York the Sum of Twenty four thousand, eight hundred and fifty seven
pounds, Seventeen shillings and four pence.
That Mr Lott acquainted your Committee that he had at present only about
three thousand pounds which he was ready to pay in, and gave as a reason of his
having no more at present, that he had traded largely to the Danish Islands where
he had more due in safe hands than was suflicient to pay the Ballance he owed the
State which with the Indulgence of Convention he would use his utmost endeavours
to collect and pay in.
In Contention of thb Representatives of the State of New Yobk, )
Kingston, May S"" 1777. j
The Committee to whom was referred the Report of the Committee who were
appointed to confer with and examine the accounts of Abraham Lott Esq' late
Treasurer of the Colony of New York, reported the following Resolution, Viz :
Hesolved, That the Books and papers now in the possession of the said Ab™ Lott
belonging to the Treasury which were put into his Custody by Act of Assembly, be
by him as soon as may be delivered to the Treasurer of this State, and that this
Convention will pay the expence of transporting the same.
That all the old Counterparts of Bills now in the possession of the said Ab" Lott
be sent by him to the president of this Convention, or Presid' of the Council of
Safety of this State that they may be distroyed.
That the said Ab™ Lott be ordered to state an exact ace' of the Ballances due and
unpaid to the difierent officers of the Colony of New York and transmit the Same
to this Convention, the Council of Safety, or the future Legislature of this State,
and that he pay all such Ballances to the Treasurer thereof.
That the said Ab™ Lott do pay such Sum or sums of money as are now in his
hands on account of the Ballance due to the Colony of New York into the treasury
of this State and take the receipt of the treasurer or vice treasurer for the same
which receipt shall be a Sufficient Voucher to the said Ab™ Lott for charging the
said Colony or State with the Sum or Sums of money so paid and received and that
the said Ab™ Lott be directed to use his utmost Endeavours to Collect the Ball :
that may still remain due from him to this State and to pay the same to the Treas-
urer thereof as soon as possible.
Hesolved, that the Vice Treasurer of this State be directed to demand & receive
of John Cruger Esq' late Speaker of the gen' Assembly of the Colony of New York
the Bond entered into by Ab™ Lott Esq' late Treasurer of the s'' Colony & his Sure-
ties for the faithful execution, of his said office of Treasurer & that the Same be filed
in the Treasury of this State.
The same being read & considered by Paragraphs it was thereupon
Resolved, that this Convention doth agree with their said Committee in their said
Report & that the same Stand confirmed as the Act of this House.
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134 PETITIONS. 11111
Petition for the lieprieve of Job Babcock and John Williams.
[Petitions, 33: 566.]
Arthur Connelly most humbly intreat tlie Honorable the Convention to grant
unto Job Babcock & John Williams, who are now under sentence of Death & are
to be executed To-morrow morning at Peekskill a Reprieve for a few days that
they may have an opportunity to prove their Innocence and the Bad character of
the Evidence ag' them
Kingston, Thursday, 8* May, \111. ARTHUR CONNELLY.
To the Hon the Convention of the State of New York.
Note. — Babcock was pardoned 29 April 1777.
Petition of Silas Gardner.
[Petitions, 33: 562.]
To the Honourable the Representatives of the State of New York in Convention
Assembled.
The Petition of Silas Gardner of New Borough precinct in the County of Ulster
and State of New York, Humbly Sheweth,
That y' petitioner is one of those unhappy persons who are confined in the Dun-
geon of the Common Goal of Kingston & sentenced to Die by Court Martial. That
as this Honourable Convention has the Confirming of the sentence y' petitioner is
therefore led to ofier this his petition. That as this Honourable House hath Been
ever ready to hear the petitions of the Distressed and always followed that unerring
& Divine precept (which says mercy Rejoiceth against judgment) and Especially as
he humbly conceives he is wrongfully condemned by false accusation. That y'
petitioner some time last January went to New York & Returned and was about
Returning again in company with one Isaac Lockwood But was taken & sent to
Fishkills, Try'd by the Commissioners & Discharged from the said ofience. That
y' petitiouer was Return'd to his family and had been but about twelve hours home
before he was apprehended by some of his neighbours, and taken Down to the
Forts & Confined & Sentenced to Die. That y' petitioner knows of nothing that
can be laid to his charge since his Discharge from the said Commissioners But is
Informed that the said Isaac Lockwood has sworn that y' petitioner enticed him the
said Lockwood to go oif the time when they was both apprehended. That y'' peti-
tioner can sufficiently prove by several witnesses if required that the accusation of
the said Isaac Lockwood is false as the said witnesses is Ready to testify that
the said Isaac Lockwood was Ready and about going off to New York Before y'
petitioner Returned therefrom. That y' petitioner is in a truly Deplorable and
pitiable situation Being Condemned for a Crime for which he hath Been Legally
Discharged, and is conscious to himself of not having Committed any thing since
his Discharge worthy of punishment y"^ petitioner therefore Humbly prays and
Implores that this_ Honourable House would be favourably pleased & mercifully
Disposed to take his Deplorable case under their most serious consideration so as
that y' petitioner may be Relieved from the said sentence of Death by pardoning
y' said petitioner and Discharging him from his confinement or such other Relief
as to this Honourable House shall seem meet. And y' petitioner shall ever pray.
Kingston Goal, May 9*"^ 1111. SILAS GARDNER.
Petition of Arthur McKinney.
[Petitions, 33 ; 558.]
To the Honourable the Representatives of the State of New York in Convention
Assembled.
The Petition of Arthur M^Kinny of Hanover Precinct County of Ulster tt State
of New York, Humbly Sheweth,
That your Petitioner is at present a Prisoner Confined in the Dungeon of the
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Common Goal of Kingston, And under sentence of Death for an offence against
the Law of this State Confirmed by a Resolve of this Honourable Convention passed
the fourteenth day of April last past and published in the Newspaper the twenty-
fourth of the same Instant. That the said Resolve was unknown to your Petitioner
as he is a person who can neither Read nor write, And the offence committed the
twenty-sixth of April being but the second Day after the publication of the said
Resolve in the Newspaper. That y' petitioner is Innocently brought into this
Dismal snare by some ill Disposed person who must have directed them to his Barn
in the Dead of the night, unknown to y' petitioner & without his knowledge, and
as he looks upon himself as a Dying man it is his Indispensible Duty, as he regards
the good of his soul in the next life to say or Declare nothing but truth y' Petitioner
therefore is Ready & willing to lay his hand upon the sacred word of God, and
solemnly Declare that he neither Knew of their coming or of their being there untill
the next morning when he went to feed his Cattle as usual, and there he found the
men in his Barn, And they would not let him go out, till he made his Negro wench
bring Victuals to them and when they had Eaten they went away, and then y' peti-
tioner got clear of them. That y' petitioner has always been a friend to the American
cause and always liberally Contributed towards Raising of Men for the Defence of
his Country, And has serv'd himself though a man of sixty-seven years of age and
very weak through Age & other Infirmitys. That y'' petitioner by what appears
to him is Condemned by a Court Martial to Die for this small offence. But that this
Honourable Convention has the Confirming of the sentence and that y' petitioner's
life is now at the Disposal of this Honourable House. That y' petitioner is in a
truly deplorable condition. Being bound with Iron Bands in a Dark and Dismal
Dungeon without the allowance of any thing to do their necessity's in, y"' petitioner
therefore throws himself at the feet of this Honourable House and presumes to offei',
Humbly praying & Imploring for mercy that as this Honourable House has always
followed that unerring and Divine precept (which, says Mercy Rejoiceth against
Judgment) hopes that this Honourable House would be favourably pleased to take
his case under their serious consideration, and pardon his Crime as he is not only
willing to take the oath But to give such security as by this Honourable House
shall be Demanded, or give such other Relief as to this Honourable Convention
shall seem meet. And y' petitioner shall ever pray.
Kingston Goal, May 9"^ 1777.
Gom,2olaint against John Middagh and Henry Sush.
[Miscel. Pap. 3G: 658.]
Y° s'' Middagh and Bush said when they were at Marbletown that to their knowledge
Jacob Middagh was their and was with them and told them that he had bin with the
Kings Army and that he was imploy'' by Lord how to Bring more of our people to
the Kings Army and that he was engaged to fight against the Countery and that
there was Sixty thousand of our People alread Join the Kings Army & that in
two weeks after he got back he thought they would overcome this part of the
Coimtery and that he him self believed it would Be soon enough for him to plant
his Corn this Spring and likewise they said that ther was not much dainger of Being
Ketch'' for the Torys had prepared private Cellars a long the way which they stay''
in the Day Time and they likewise told that he s* Jacob told them that he had
entered a Complaint To Lord how against five or six of the Settlers at Papaconck
for opposeing Deserters and other Toreys and that Lord how said their should be
no pardon for them and the s'' IMiddagh and Bush Represented the Countery to be
in so low ScircumStances that they could not stand long for the Kings Armey had
taken all our Array at Brunswick and all the Artilery as also that it would not be
two weeks before the Countery would give over and that they blamed one Joel
Austin very much Because he did joine with the Torys by which discourse they dis-
couraged our People very much. Witness my hand
SILAS BOWKER,
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Affidavit of John Stoats.
[Misoel. Pap. 36 : 660.]
John Staats being duly sworn & saith that Ryer Schermahorn came to the House
of the Deponent and give to the Deponent Thirteen Continental paper Dollars for
Six Dollars in Silver, the Deponent further saith that some Time after he the said
Ryer Schermahorn came to the House of the Deponent and said I give you one
Dollar to much — and I was drunk when I give you the Thirteen Continental paper
Dollars for Six Dollars in Silver, on which the Deponent offered to return to the
said Ryer Schermahorn the Thirteen Continental paper Dollars for the Six Dollars
in Silver, which he the Said Ryer Schermahorn Refused and said I will not Recant.
A true Copy from the Minutes,
HERMAN HOFFMAN.
Instructions to Commissary of Prisoners.
[Misoel. Pap. 39 : 6T.]
Instructions to Charles Gyles appointed Commissary and Steward of prisoners con-
fined or to be confined on board the Vessel or Vessels on Hudsons River, by
Order of the Convention of the State of New York.
You are to deal to each prisoner confined on board said Vessels, the following
Rations pr. Man, pr. Day, Weekly or as often as the nature of the provisions to be
dealt out shall require,
pr Day, 1 pound of Bread.
pr Day, f D' pork till you can procure Pease.
T, j 4- D" D° when you have Pease,
P"" ^^5^' f^i pint Pease,
pr Day, 1 lb Beef & no pease.
Firewood and Salt necessary.
You are to provide Caboos's and Potts for the Prisoners to Cook in.
You are to produce your accounts to the Auditor of Accounts of this State for
the time being, to be audited and allowed for payment monthly. As also your
account for wages, at the Rate of twelve Shillings pr Day from this day, till you
are discharged from your Ofiice of Commissary and Steward.
GILBERT LIVINGSTON,
PETER J. VANZANDT, \ Committee.
JON. LAWRENCE,
1777, May 9, Approved by Convention.
"Report on Lead, Sulphur, &c,
[Misoel. Pap. 39 : 69.]
P. M. May 9"^ 1777, read and agreed to.
Your Committee to whom it was referred to report upon Ways and Means for
encouraging the Manufactory of Lead, Gun Flints, Sulphur & Salt beg leave to
report the following Resolutions.
Wliereas, there is great Reason to believe that Lead, Gun Flints, Sulphur & Salt
may be manufactured in great abundance within this State, and
Whereas, it will at all Times be of advantage to establish such manufactories
within this State, and the said Articles are more particularly necessary at the present
Time, wherefore it is incumbent upon the Legislature to encourage such manufac-
tories, In order to encourage & promote the same,
Resolved, that William Harper, Matthew Cantiue & Jonathan Lawrence Esq' be
and they hereby are appointed Commissioners to superintend the manufacture of
Gun Flints, Sulphur, Lead & Salt, and that they have power to expend upon Such
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manufactures a sum not exceeding three Thousand Pounds — and to Draw upon the
Treasury of this State for that sum and that they be further allowed the Sum of
Fifty pounds + + + each for their trouble & Expence in the service afores^
Resolved, that the Sum of Forty Shillings + be allowed as a Bounty for every
hundred weight of good lead made from the ore within this State by any private
adventurer on or before the first Day of May 1778, that the sum of Sixteen Shillings
be allowed as a Bounty for every hundred weight of good Sulphur so manufac-
tured as afores* within this State on or before the said first Day of May ]778, that
the Sum of Ten Shillings be allowed for every Bushell of good Salt manufactured
as afores* within this State from Salt Springs or Mines on or before the first Day
of December next, & that the sum of Two Shillings be allowed for every hundred
good Gun Flints made within this State on or before the said first Day of May 1778,
and that the said Several Bounties be paid as foHows, to wit : The Party claiming
the said Bounty shall make Proof before one of tne said Commissioners that he is
entitled to such Bounty, and thereupon such Commissioner shall make a certificate
in his Favor of his being entitled to the Bounty which shall be a warrant to the
Treasurer for paying the Same.
Resolved, that this State have the pre-emption of the Several Articles above men-
tioned upon which such Bounty shall be given as aforesaid.
3faUhew Dubois to tJie Convention.
[Miscel. Pap. 39 : 27.]
Kingston, May 9, 1777.
To the Honorable the Convention of the State of New York.
Gentlemen : Whereas my son James Dubois Received a Warrant of the Chair-
man of the Committee Dated the 10"^ day of November in the year of our Lord one
thousand seven hundred and seventy-six and did not receive the warrant till the
25"' Day of december next following, the day after the receipt of his Warrant my
son James Received a Verbal order from Major fish ordering him down to New
York with a flag and returned home .igain to my house from New York in and
about the 10"" of January One thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, the very
Night he came home to my house my son was taken with a pleurisie and a Violent
fever Which Continued upon him until about the 28"^ January and before my son
James was perfectly recovered and fit for service he Received orders from Coll.
Willit to join the Regiment which he immediately Complied with and soon went to
fishkill & from thence to fort Constitution and joind his Regiment & Continued in
the Regiment doing his Duty for the space of most three months since his return
from New York and recovery of his disorder.
The Committee that was appointed by the Honourable Convention to make out
an arrangement for officers to Raise five Regiments in the State of Newyork Nomi-
nated my son James among the rest in Consequence of which nomination by the
Committee for that purpose a warrant was Issued to my son James signed by the
Chairman of that Committee to Raise men to fill up the Regiment in which my son
was nominated to be an oflScer and in that Capacity Served the State of New York
four months from the 25'" december, 1776, untill the 26"^ April 1777 when Mr.
Moses Yoemans came with an appointment from the Committee to occupy the post
or ofiice in the regiment which my son James then acted in & produced a warrant
for that purpose to my Son, my son Directly Complyed in obeying government by
given up his place to Mr. Yoemans without hesitation and after that applied to
Coll Willet for a furlow & obtained it for some days absence untill an opportunity
could be imbraced to Lay the state of his case before the Honourable the Conven-
tion of the State of New York, that an inquiry might be ordered to be made to find
out the reason for such extraordinary conduct that my son James be turn'd out of
imployment and no reason assigned. Your Informant as a father to my son being
moved and actuated by Divers motives for the good of the publick and for the good
of my son have Laid out a good sum of money to fit out my son to make a decent
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appearance in the army Suitable to the Station he was to act in which by the conduct
above mentioned is greatly pernicious to me and also a great Damage the Greatest
Griefvance of all is that as a well wisher to my Country of which I have Given
Sufficient Testimony to my Country I live in — that the character of my Son shou'd
& is now stain'd for a supposed Great Crime to render him unworthy of ever Bear-
ing any office either military or civil occasioned by such Extraordinary Conduct — to
turn men out of office and does not know for what. His character is now Daily held
up to the Publick. what can be the Reason for turning James Dubois out of his
office he must have Committed some bad Crime — otherwise he would not be turned
of his post, that is the Common Conversation & Many suppositions & Suggestions
to the same purpose of all his acquaintance and others, and my sons character
Greatly Injured to the Gi'eat sorrow of your Informant.
Characters the Honourable Convention well know to be of Great Value, There-
fore your Informant desires & prays that the Honourable Convention will take my
Information into Consideration & order an inquiry to be made for What Reasons
my son is turned out of his post that he may have some satisfaction for such Conduct
and myself also your Informant.
Petition of Elnathan Foster and others.
[Petitions, 33: 460.]
To the Honourable Committee of Safety.
As we have no other way to Inform you of our Necessity but by the Pen and we
hope that you are Not oncenciable of the condisson that our Family's is in at this
time and they are Not able to Sepoart us at this time and we are out of Porvesson
and have been for this Two days Nothing but Bread alone and we have not but
Tow of us that is got any money and we must suffer For their is Several of us that
is Sick and the Room is so full that their is but one part of us Can Lay down
at a time, and we Beg that you would hear our Complaint, For you are the Gentle-
man that we must beg to hear our Cry and without you will have som marcy on us
sun we must Dy hear this from your humble Pertishuers,
Elnathan Foster Begemin Smith, John Mefad,
Solomon Comes, David Wyatt, James Flewelling,
John Flewelling, Stephen Wood, Robart Denton.
Bengemin Darby,
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[Miscel. Pap. 36: 233, 243.]
Cumberland Countt.
At a legal and full meeting of the Inhabitants of the Town of Rockingham, met
and assembled at our meeting house on the 26"^ day of August 17 76 and Passed
the following Votes, Vis
first, Voted and chose Major Oliver Lovell, Moderator to Govern said Meeting,
2'^ Voted, When Doctor Reuben Jones had exhibited the papers in his hand which
contained the Substance of a petition sent to the Honorable Continental Congress,
by a number of delegates of a General Convention assembled at Dorsett on the 16""
and 17"" days of January 1776 also the extracts of the Votes and proceedings of
a General Convention, held at Dorsett on the twenty fourth day of July 1776;
together with an association published by said Convention, The same was taken
into consideration and after deliberation,
S'^' Voted, To associate with the inhabitants of that district of land commonly
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called and known by the name of the Newhampshire Grants. Dessentients only
two.
4twr Voted, To send two delegates to the Convention at Dorsett.
5twy Yoted and chose Doctor Reuben Jones, and L' Moses Vf right, members to
join the Convention at Dorset, on the 25"" day of September next.
gtuy Yoted, and chose a committeee to make a draught for Instructions for the
delegates and to make report to the Town of their Instructions.
i^tSy Voted, and chose Major Oliver Lovell, L' Peter Evans, Jun' and Mr Col-
born Preston to be the Committee.
gtuy Voted, and accepted the report of the above committee which is as follows :
The Delegates are to use their best Influence in said Convention, that proper
measures be taken to Get that District of land commonly called and known by the
name of the Newhampshire Grants, formed and incorporated into a seperate Dis-
trict or State, and to act on any other thing, that shall be thought proper by s""
Convention. WILLIAM SIMONDS, Town Clerk.
A true Copy.
At a Town Meeting Regularley warned, held at Halifax y° 2^ Day of September
Anno Domini 1116, Lieut John Thomas chosen Moderator, Put to Voat whether
they would choose a Deligate to meet the Green Mountain Boys. Voated in the
Negative. A True Copy Test,
PELATIAH FITCH, T. Cler/c.
Extract of the votes and proceedings of Gen' Convention held at Dorset on the N".
Harapsher Grants by adjournment the 25"' 26'" & 27'" days of Septem' in 1776.
2'"' Voted that the records of the proceedings of this Convention held at this
place from the 1 6"" of January last to this time be read to give lite to those Gentle-
men Deligates from the East side of the Green Mountains in particular and the
whole in General.
6'^ Voted to make a General list of the names of those (of the several Towns on
the New Hampshii-e Grants) who have signed the General association voted by the
last Convention to be signed.
7'^ Voted that no members of this Convention be permitted to speak more than
Three times to one cause or at one siting without leave of the Board.
8''' Voted that the association originally signed be returned to the Clark of this
Convention at their next Siting at Westminster the last Wednesday of Oof next.
9'^ Voted to submit the vote Relative to nlaking aplications to Continental
Congress for a new State to those Gentlemen Delegated from the East side of the
Mountains for there consideration which they report or have reported their acqui-
escence therein.
10'" Voted to show our minds whether we will take every sutable or proper step
to obtain to be a Seperate or distinct State by our selves and it passed in the
affirmative not one dissenting vote.
11'" Voted to choose Seven persons for a Committee to form a plan for futui-e
proceedings & report to this Convention.
12'" Choose Col. William Marsh, Docf Jones Fay, Doct' Ruben Jones, Capt Ira
Allen, Col. Thomas Chitinden, Col. Benj" Carpenter and Col. James Rogers a Com-
mittee for the above purpose.
14'" Voted that a compact or Covenant be made and subscribed by the members
of this Convention for them selves and Constitnants for the security of there com-
mon liberties & properties in conjunction with the free and Independent States of
America.
15'" Voted that the above covenent be made and subscribed at this meeting, and
that the several counties on the N. Hampshire Grants be furnished with a Coppy to
be signed by the several Individuals to be returned to this Convention.
16'" Voted that some Covenent or Compact be entered in to by this Convention.
17'" Voted that Col William Marsh, Colo Moses Robinson, M' Eben"' Ploisington,
Docf Reuben Jones, Col Thomas Chittenden and Docf Abijah Durham be and are
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a Committee to form the s* Covenent and report the same to this Convention to
morrow morning.
The foregoing Committee Reported to Convention in the morning aa follows :
19, Voted that sutible provisions be made that the whole of the Inhabitants of s*
Newhampsliire Grants on each side of the Mountains be notified and have proper
Opertunity to join & coincide with the meashures Taken and to be Taken hereafter
for the Benifit of forming s^ District into a separate body or State.
20"' Voted that Col Jacob Baley, Capt Abner Sely and Col Jacob Kent be a joint
Committee to exhibit the proceedings of this Convention to the Inhabitants of the
County of Glousester and request them to sign the association left with them at there
County Convention held at Thetford the 13"" day of August Last and Return the
same by the Delegate or Delegates chosen or to be hereafter chosen to meet and
join this Convention at their next seting.
21°' Voted that it be and is hereby Recommended to the several Chairmen of
the several Committees of the several Towns on the West side the Range of Green
Mountains on the Newhampshire Grants faithfuil see to it that the Association
made at the last seting of this Convention be forth with signed by every Individual
male Inhabitant of each Town from 16 years old and upward, and that for the
future Each person subscribe his one name or mark; that s" association thus signed
be returned to Jonas Fay the Clark of this Convention at or before the next seting
of this Convention on the last Wensday of October next to be held at Westmin-
ster, as also the names and reasons of those who refuse to sign s* Association.
22"'' Choose Col° William Marsh & Cap' Ira Allen to go bver the East side of
the Mountains to assist in Collecting their minds and signing of Association in the
Counties of Cumberland and Gloucester.
23''* Choose Docf Jonas Fay, Docf Ruben Jones & Col° William Marsh a Com-
mittee to draw a Remonstrance or petition to send to the Continental Congress and
report to this Convention as soon as may be.
24"" Voted that Docf Jonas Fay write a answer to Docf John Wheelocks letter.
25"" Voted that the Committee of Safety for the several Towns on the New
Hampshire Grants be Leagally invested with the same powers as other Committies
of Safety for other Towns in any of the free States of America.
26"' Voted that a Sofioient Gale be made on the west side of the Range of Green
Mountains at such place as shall hereafter be agreed on for Securing Tories <fc°
27*^ Voted that Nathan Clark Esq' Cap' Mikel Veal, Cap' Sam' Benton, Maj'
Jeremiah Clark and Col James Mead be and are hereby appointed a committee to
assigne the place for erecting a Goal as above, and prescribe some meathod for Effect-
ing the same as soon as may and Report to this Convention as soon as thay Con-
vieaniantly can.
28"' Voted that every Col" essue his orders Emmediately to his several Cap" to
muster there Companies and to take the nomber of men gone in the sarvice and
what sarvice, and how many at home and thire arms and ammunition and the Colo"
to niak their Returns to the Committee of War and they to this Convention.
34"' That Docf Ruben Jones, Lieut Spauldin wait and take the procedings of
this Convention and Deliver to there Constituants.
SS"" That 13 members from this Convention to the Convention on the other side.
36"' Its recommended for every Town to send one member.
38'" Voted that Jonas Fay, Col William Marsh and Docf Jones be a committee
to prepare a petition to the Honorable Continental Congress.
46"^ That as it appears that the Town of Arlington are princepelly Tories, yet
the friends of Liberty are ordered to warn a meeting and choose a Commeety of
Safety and conduct as other Towns ; if they meet with opposition to make applyca-
tion to the Commeety of Safety of the neighboring Towns for assistance.
47"' That Col Benjamin Carpinter of Guilford notifi Hinsdaile, Halifax & Guil-
ford; Cap' Francis Whitmore of N. Marlborough notify N. Marlborough,
Brattleborough & Draper; Lieut Lennard Spaulden & Capt Saml Fletcher
notify putney & N. Fain, Townshend & Duramerston for the purpose of the
within Resolves.
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49"^ That this Convention be adjurned to Wednesday the 30"' day of Oct' next
to be held at the Court House at Westminster at 10 Oclock in the fournoon.
A true Coppv from the Original ; attest,
JONAS FAY, Cleric ofs" Convention.
Coppy p' ord Sam" Fletchee.
Names of the Commissioned Officers under the command of Major Joab Hoising-
ton appointed and recommended by the Committee of Safety for the Countyes of
Gloucester & Cumberland as follows Viz :
[Miacel. Pap. 34 ; 587.]
Benjamin Wait, Captain.
John Strong, Captain.
Joseph Hatch, Captain.
Docf Elkanah Day, Captain.
Elisha Hawley, 1°' Lieutenant in Captain Wait's Comp^
Zebulon Lyon, 2 Lieutenant in s'' Oomp''
Eldad Benton, 1°' Lieutenant in Captain Strongs Comp^
John Barnes, 2 Lieutenant in s* Comp''
Simon Stevens, 1 Lieutenant in Captain Hatch's Comp^
Amos Chamberlain, 2 Lieutenant in s* Comp^
Nathaniel Whitney, 1 Lieutenant in Captain Day's Comp^
Jehiel Rabbins, 2 Lieutenant in s^ Comp^
A true List examined by me,
Sept' 26, 17T6. JAMES CLAY, Chairman.
A MusterroU of Captain Benjamin Waits Company of Rangers under the Com-
mand of Major Joab Hoisington.
[Miacel. Pap. 34 : 583.]
When Inlisted. Mens Names. When Inlisted.
Aug. 6'" 1Y76. Moses Whipple, Aug. 23* IIIQ.
Aug. 6*'' do Phineas Newton, .
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Mens Names.
Capt. Benjamin Wait, . .
Lieut. Elisha Hawley, . .
Lieut. Zebulon Lyon, . .
Sergt. William Hunter, .
Sergt. Samuel Messer, . .
Sergt. Elijah Mason,...
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mond, Aug. 7"' do
Corporal Bezaleel Glea-
son, Aug. 23* do
Corporal Phineas Saun-
ders, Aug. 1 - do
Samuel Stone, Aug. 1 - do
Solomon Emmons, Aug. 7 - do
Simon Athorn, Aug. 9 - do
Ezekiel Hawley, Aug. 9 - do
John Heath, Aug. 9 - do
Jonathan Cady, Aug. 16 - do
Elisha Flowers, Aug. 16 - do
Eldad Hubbard, Aug. 19 - do
Ava Smead, Aug. 23 - do
Matthew Miller, Aug. 27- do
Joseph Haynes, Aug. 30 - do
Israel Olmstead, Aug. 30 - do
Ebenezer Umpstead, . , . Aug. 30- do
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David Hunter, Aug. 8 - do
John Billings, Aug. 10 - do
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Eleazer Leeland, . . . .
Oliver Williams, . . . .
John Killman,
Adin Dyke,
James Sanderson, . . ,
James Call, Jun' . . . .
John Wadkins,
Sylvester Buggley, . .
John Louren,
Nathaniel Abbot, . . . .
Bliss Hoisington, . . . .
James Call,
Asa Call,
William Anibal,
Isaac Hoisington, . . .
Zebina Curtiss,
Benjamin Tumalek, . .
Peal Susap,
Wild Willard,
Lot Whitcomb,
John Newton,
Nathaniel Page, . . . ,
Asa Chedel, Jun'. . . .
Thomas Freeman, . . .
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Mens Names. When Inlisted. Mens Names. When Inlisted.
Christopher Hall, Aug. 12- 1776 Timothy Knox, Aug. 17 - 1776
Lemuel Col ton, Aug. 12- do Phenihas Powers, Aug. 25- do
Lott Hoddgman, Aug. 13- do Ebenezer Howard, Atfg. 7- do
Thomas Hunter, Aug. 3 - do
BENJAMIN WAIT, Cap'
Septem' 14'" 1776.
A Musterroll of Captain John Strongs Company of Rangers under the command
of Major Joab Hoisington.
[Miscel. Pap. 34: 624]
Mens Names. When Inlisted.
Captain John Strong, . . Aug. 6'" 1776.
Lieut. Eldad Benton .. . Aug. 13- do
Lieut. John Barns,.... Aug. 13- do
Sergt.Elizar Andrews, . Aug. 6- do
Sergt. James Harwood, Aug. 1 4 - do
Sergt. Ephi-aim Patter-
son, Aug. 14- do
Corporal Ebenezer Call, Aug. 15 - do
Corporal Samuel Root, . Aug. 14- do
Corporal Elisha Smaw-
ley, Aug. 16 - do
Andrew Powers, Aug. 7 - do
Ignatious Sprague, .... Aug. 15 - do
James Cady, Aug. 1 5 - do
Abijah Lampfield, .... Aug. 15- do
Luke Lampfield, Aug. 15 - do
Thomas Riehardson, . . . Aug. 17 - do
Phinehas Rust, A.ug. 17 - do
Oliver Rust, Aug. 17 - do
William Freeman, Aug. 21 - do
Setli Foard, Aug. 14 - do
Thomas Davies, Aug. 14 - do
Levi Andrews, Aiug. 14 - do
Noah Foard, Aug. 14 - do
Richard Young, Aug. 14 - do
Hezekiah Foard, Aug. 14 - do
Samuel Crook, Aug. 14 - do
Sebee Beebee, Aug. 14 - do
Paul Foard, Aug. 14 - do
Thomas G-ragg, Aug. 22 - do
Hezekiah Fuller, Aug. 22 - do
Andrew M'=Collister, . . . Aug. 22 - do
John Sawyer, Aug. 22 - do
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John Sawyer, Jun'
When Inlisted.
Aug. 22* 1776.
David Arwick, Aug. 22 - do
Enos Sawyer. Aug. 22 - do
Isaac Gragg, Aug. 22 - do
Seth Johnson, Aug. 16 - do
James Smawley, Aug. 16 - do
James Waterman, Aug. 16 - do
Jeremiah Percival, .... Aug. 16 - do
Elisha Brown, Aug. 16 - do
John Crary, Aug. 16 - do
John Lovejoy, Aug. 16 - do
Jonathan Benton, Aug. 16- do
Joseph Havins, Aug. 16 - do
Elisha Waterman, Aug. 18 - do
William Evans, Aug. 1 8 - do
Elisha Kent, •. Aug. 18 - do
John Stockbridge, Aug. 18- do
Amos Kent, Aug. 1 8 - do
Moses Parson, Aug. 18 - do
David Write, Aug. 18 - do ■
Robert Simpson, Aug. 23 - do
Oliver Hand, Aug. 23 - do
Will" Martin, Aug. 23 - do
Joshua Young, Aug. 23 - do
Jesse Young, Aug. 23 - do
Caleb Young, Aug. 23 - do
Ephraim Root, Aug. 25 - do
John Sanbourn, Aug. 29 - do
David Weeks, Aug. 29 - do
Amos Palmer, Aug. 30 - do
Josiah Clark, Sept. 11 - do
Andrew Lovejoy, Aug. 16 - do
Test: JOHN STRONG, Cap'
[Miaoel. Pap. 36 : 203.]
This Certifys that at the desire of the Committees of this County of Gloucester
and Sundry of the Committees of New Hamp''— Jacob Bayley Esq' did detain a
large number of men he had ingaged to make a road to Canada, after he Desisted
from that work which was the first part of July until sume time in September, as
Gaurds, Building Forts and Scouting Partys which we thought at that time was
absolutely Necessesary because at that time we could not expect any other help.
JACOB KENT, C/t' iVo tern.
1776.
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[Miscel. Pap. 3G : 191.]
Se : I have Recievd posetive orders for Capt. Waits Companey to go with Col°
Barret on Crounpoint Road from Gen' Gates ; owing intierly to a Rong Represent-
ation of boath the footing on which we are raised as well as our neglect of publick
Servic and to Convince Him of his error I have sent him the resolves of the Con-
gress and a letter Seting fourth our present Situations and Servises ; Likewise Rote
to him that if one of these Companeys of Rangers Raised and ordered to Reco-
noit the woods must go and Worke at Rhoads, that yourn must doe it. But my
determanation was and still is that not one of them Ever shall, therefour not with
Standing my order for you to go on that Rhoad Sent by Capt. Wait these are to
Dezier and order you not to go But prepare to march to this place as quick as
posoble. These from yours to Serve, JOAB HOISINGTON.
NUBARET Sep' 19 1776.
To Capt. Elcaney Day at Westminster.
[Miscel. Pap. 36: 207.]
Gentlemen : Col"" Williams has earnestly Requested me to call the County
Committee and the iield Offiscers togather, in order to procure Arms for those that
hant got none, which the County Committee have already Don in their Instructions
to our Deligates, and Col°° Marsh informs me that he was like to get a grant of
Money from the Provincal Congress, sufficent to procure Three Hundred Armes, for
the Benefit of the County, and should have got them, had it not been for that letter
which Mr. Philips and some others Did prevail upon the Committee, to send to
New York, togather with some other informations they have recieved which made
them beleve that we ware agoing to Revolt from them since which they will do
nothing for us, Untill they can be asured that we have no such intent. Now by the
advice of a number of the members of the County Committee, I earnestly request
that you would Call your Town Togather that you may know their minds as a
body, or as Indevidels, wheather they Intend to Revolt from the State of New
York or not, and be Pleas'' to send the Proceedings of your Town to Westminster bv
your County Committee at their next setting on the first Tuesday of November
next, that the County Committee may be able to send to the Provincel Congress,
the minds of the Inhabitance of this County, in this Important affair I Beseach of
you, and of every member of this Community, to act Candidly and uprightly in an
affair of such importance as this is, at this Critical Time your complyance with the
above Request will greatly oblige a number of the County Committee, and your
Humble Servent,
Putney, Sep' y' 26, 1776. JAMES CLAY, Chairman.
To the Sub Committee in the Town of Putney.
P. S. I sent a letter to the sub Committees of every Town in the County Desiring
them to meet as above Said, and make Returns, and but fue Towns met.
A true Coppy Test.
JAMES CLAY,
Chairman of the County Committee.
[Miscel. Pap. 35 : 233.]
At a Town Meeting Regularly warned held at Halifax IS"* Day of October Anno
Domini 1776, M' James Gray was chosen Moderator. Then it was put to Voat,
who Present are for Setting up a New State in this Difficult and Distressing Time,
and who for continuing through the present Troubles, still to the State of New
York. Voated to continue still to the State of New York, as above, Nemine Con-
tradicente. A true Copy Test,
PELATIAH FITCH, T. Clerk.
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[Misoel. Pap. 35 : 689.]
Agreeable to the Resolves of the Provincial Congress of the State of New York,
the Committees of the Countyes of Cumberland & Gloucester did meet & proceeded
& apoint, and do recommend to the Honb' the Congress of the State of New
York the names of the following Gentlemen to be commisshioned in the ranging
Companeys under the command of Major Joab Hoisington, who ware sworn to the
faithful discharge of their particu' Offices, agreable to the above resolves October
the 23^ 1776 Before me JAMES CLAY, Chairman of the Cornmite.
Benjamin Waite, Capt. Elisha Hawley, Zebelon Lyon, Lieuts.
Abner Seely Capt in the room of Capt Day who has resined, Benj" Whitney &
Jehiel Robbins Lieuts, John Strong Capt, Medad Benton & John Barns Lieuts,
Joseph Hatch Capt, Simon Stevens & Amos Chamblen Lieuts.
Putney, October the twenty third, 1776. JAMES CLAY, Chairman.
Letter to Captain Clay, Chairman of the County Committee, "Westminster.
[Misoel. Pap. 36 : 235.]
S' agreeable to your request of Sept' 26"" 1776 we have called the Town
together to know their minds relative to a Seperation from the State of New
York we find the Major part for a Seperation on the principle of first applying
to the State of New York for it before it be carried to the Continental Con-
gress. AARON WILLARD,
WILLIAM GALLUP,
Hektfokd, October 29*" 1776. PAUL SPOONER,
Committee of s'' Town of Hereford.
[Misoel. Pap. 36 : 195.]
Cumberland ss.
Joel Marsh being duly Sworn said that soon after Major Hoisington's arival
from New York with his Commission, he the deponant waited on said Hoisington
(being appointed a Captain under him) when in conversation he observed to said
Hoisington that he did not choose to take a Commission because he thought it
would be verry dificult to Raise men for an unlimited term on which Hoisington
answered it would not be dificult, as he would as soon Inlist some untill next
March as not, and give them Forty Shillings Bounty— that by that time perhaps
the War would be at an end, and the Surplus of the Bounty would remain to the
Officers — that if men were wanted after that time he could raise others — and that
he would Risque the Consequences — The deponant further salth he saw John Strong
a Captain in the Rangers inlist a man untill next March or about that time as near
as he can recollect and that he is Credibly informed that many of said Rangers are
Inliated on the same plan — and further saith not the Deponant.
Sworn before me in Harford 14 Nov' 1776. SIMON STEVENS
JesV of Peace.
[Misoel. Pap. 36 : 199.]
We whos names are under Rltten under the Solemnety of an oath Declares that
on the Sixt day of August last at a meeting of the Committes of boath Countys in
Windsor and Maj' Hoisington being Requested the Resolvs of Congress, He gave
them to the Chairman who ordered the Clerk to Reed them ; tha^t being done a
Motion was made Wheather they Should proceed to apoint the Officers on Which
Debates a rose wheather they Could without there being a majority of the Com-
mittes of boath Countys on which they Dezierd the Resolve to be Reed and they
was severael times and Maj' Hoisington did not debar the Committee or any other
person preasent in our hearing the perusual of the Resolvs.
JACOB KENT,
JOHN STRONG, \ Covimittee.
Newbket Nov' IS"" 1776. ELISHA IIAWLEY,
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[Miacel. Pap. 36 : 239.]
Lieut. Benjamin Whitney being duley sworn saith that he was present at the
time the Committee of Cumberland <fc Gloucester Counties met at Windsor in order
to Appoint the Officers to the rangiers Companies in said Counties, When he heard
Capt. Clay, Chairman of the said Committee desire major Hoisington to let the
Resolves of Convention relative to raising said Rangers lie upon the Table for
perusal upon which said Hoisington took up said Resolves and turned away with-
out giving an answer, as this deponant recolects, and further saith not.
Sworn before me this 20"> day of Nov' 1776, BENJAMIN WHITNEY.
John Sessions.
[Miscel. Pap. 36 : 238.]
We whoes names are under Ritten under the soleranaty of an oath declare, that
after the apointment of the Officers at Windsor that Maj' Hoisington Requested
of the Committee a inlistment with the Warrent and the Clerk of the Committee
Drew sum and gave them to the Officers apointed.
BENJ'^ WAIT, Gap'
ELISHA HAWLEY,
Nbwbubt, Nov' 20"' 1776. JOHN STRONG.
[Miscel. Pap. 36: 218.]
Under the solemnity of an oath I declare that at the time when I heard Cap' Clay
ask Maj' Hoisington for the Resolvs of the Congress after his reading them ovour ;
was at a Publiok Hous and hower befor the Committee formd in order to transact
Buysiness and it is more likely then not that he did not hear Capt Clay as b'' Clay
spoke verey lough and Maj' Hoisington was on the opposite side of the Table and
turning Round ; further declared that the Clerk gave my inlistment which was his
own hand wrighting and maj' Hoisington sent a Coppey of the Resolvs of Congress
to Westminster. BENIMIN WHITNEY, Lieut.
Sworn before me, November 21'' 1776.
Simon Stevens, Jus' of the Peace.
a. Pap. 36: 193.]
James Clay Esq' Informs that on the 7"" day of August last Heman Allen, Doctor
Fay, and Col. Marsh, came as a Committee from the other side of the Green Moun-
tains to Windsor, when the Committees of Cumberland & Gloucester were Setting
at that place, and begged to be admited before the Committee ; soon after they
were admitted and read several papers some of which ascertain the Boundaries they
proposed for a New State, and Invited the Committee to Sign a paper they had
prepared — Mr Allen at same time told this Informant that he had Consulted with
several members of the Continental Congress who advised them to collect the sense
of the people on the Subject ; that the Informant asked said Allen if he supposed
the Continental Congress would take up the affair at this time in case the people
did Sign ; that said Allen answered no, but that some members of Congress advised
them to Petition ; for if we submitted to the mode of Government now forming in
the State of New York, we should be tied so that we could not get off in a future
day. JAMES CLAY.
Westminester, 21°' Nov' 1776.
[Misoel. Pap. 36: 192.]
Cap' Clay Chairman of y' County Committee at the Town House in Winsor Being
meet to appoint Officers for Maj' Joab Hoisington' Department of Rangers on the
6"" of Aug' 1776. Capt. Clay desired Maj' Hoisington to Introduce the Business;
he then Took out his papers red his Commission, Likewise read his Orders & Instruc-
tions From the Hon'' Provincial Congress ; after some Conversation S*" Clay Desired
S^ Hoisington to Let his orders & Instructions to Ly on the Table for further
Perusal, But the Maj' Seam'^ not Inclined S'* the'y Belong'' to him and accordingly
as it appear'' to me with some Temper put up his orders & Walked from the Table,
Capt. Clay Likewise after the Committee had proceeded to choose him the s'' Clay
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Chairman Objected & s'' he did not see the propriety of proceeding to Business without
a Corum. M' Hoisington as I Remember urged the going on Business & said he
did not Look upon Absolutely Necessary that a full Corum should be together But
that they might proceed to Do the Business with propriety with the members
then present & Likewise that any assistance that I lent Maj' Hosington By Drawing
any Recruiting Orders for the Officer was in a private Capacity and not as Clerk or
as a member of the Committee & at his special Instance & request.
ELK AN AH BAY.
Sworn Before me this 21"^ I)ay Nov'
John Sessions.
[Miscel. Pap. 36: 205.]
Mr James Clay, Chairman of the Committees of Cumberland and Gloucester,
informs: that Major Hoisington, on Wednesday the 31" of July called at the
Informants house, and read a resolv of Convention of the State of New York,
respecting the Raising a number of Rangei s, in said Counties and requested said
Clay to send out citations. To the Committee of Cumberland County, to meet those
of Glocester, the Tuesday following, at Windsor, and that he s'^ Hoisington, would
warn the Committee of Glouster to meet him at that time and place, to which s'*
Informant objected observing there being Twenty Two Towns in Cumberland
County, and many of them remote from the place of meeting, Together with the
greate distance from Glocester Rendered it in a manner impractable to collect
the Committees of the Two Counties in so shoi't a Time. Said Clay demanded the
Resolvs or a Copy of them as he had not been furnished with any Instructions
from Convention, relative To the aifair which said Hoisington refused and urged
said Clay to call the Committee representing the pressing* necessity in such terras
as prevailed on said Clay to comply with his request. Accordingly the Committee
were called and met at Windsor aforesaid there being Nine members of Cumber-
land and one of Glouster. Said Clay refused proceeding on Business there not
being a Majority of the Members of the Counties as said Clay was inforrned that a
Quorum of each Committee was necessary to transact this Business in Conformity
with the Resolve of Convention, which Resolve Major Hoisington then read but
refused to let the same lie on the Table. Said Hoisington at the same time Insisted
a Majority was not necessary after the greatest part of a days Debate, in which
said Hoisington took a great share, It was Resolved to proceed on Business — The
members then present Chose the said Clay Chairman of the Committee and pro-
ceeded to appoint the Officers as is more at large in transaction of s* Committee,
that next morning said Hoisington insisted on said Clay's Signing the Warrants for
the Officers appointed the evening preceding which said Clay complied with, but
did not swear said Officers as he the said Clay did not know it was necessary,
Hoisington haveing kept the Resolution of Convention in his possession & said
Clay heard it read once only dureing the setting of the Committee. Mr. Clay
further informs that he asked Major Hoisington, who was to Govern this affair or
order those men out on duty. Said Hoisington answered he had the ordering of
them himself, and that he was under no contrul but ordered them as he thought
best, and that since the Signing the warrants, said Hoisington had never applied
for any instrutions from said Committee, nor did said Clay ever understand that the
Rangers were under the Command of the Committee.
JAMES CLAY, Chairman.
Major Hoisington's Examination, Dec. 1776.
[Misoel Pap. 36 r 212.]
Being asked why he refused giving M' Clay a copy of the Resolves denies his
ever refusing M' Clay the Resolves or a copy of them, and that he never refused
letting said llesolves lie on the Table. That his reason for insisting on the Com-
mittee being called together so speedily was to expedite the raising of the Rangers,
knowing the alarming situation the frontiers were in. That the Committee regu-
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lated their own aifairs & if his opinion was erronious relative to a majority not
being necessary the Committee might have over ruled it. That M'' Clay asked what
post the Rangers should occupy and who had the direction of the places they were
to be stationed. That Major Hoisington answered that Congress had left that
matter with him, and that M"' Clay asked no other question relative to that affair
and that he does not recolect the substance of what passed between him and Major
Joel Marsh and that M' Marsh's not accepting of his Commission rendered him a
person not Interested consequently the discourse which passed between them was
Immaterial.
Lieut Lyons of Major Hoisington's Detachment of Rangers being Examined
saith that Major Hoisington encouraged the Inlistment of men for a limited time
and that all that passed between him and the Major on that subject was in presence
of Major Joel Marsh, and that the Informent Inlisted thei'eon four men for six
months in consequence of the direction from y" Major. That he cannot recolect
what further passed it being some time ago.
[Miscel. Pap. 35: 315.]
We whose names are underwritten under the Solemnaty of an oath declare that
at the time of the apointment of Officers in Windsor that Major Hoisington Read
the Resolves of Congress and gave them to others who read them over several
times, and Major Hoisington seemed desirous to lead the people into the knowledge
of what the Congress had done for the Countys and the natur of the servis expected
of the Rangers emediately under his inspection.
BENJ^ WAITE,
ELISHA HAWLET,
W" HUNTER,
BENJN BISHOP,
WiNDSOE, Nov. 29"^ 1116. RUBEN DEAN.
WiNDSOE, Nov. 29'" 1776.
Whereas Major Hoisington requested of me as Chairman of the Committee of
Windsor to administer the oath of Almighty God to the within named subscribers
wherein by strict examination they acknowledge this to be the truth the whole
truth. NATH STONE,
Chairman of the Committee of Windsor.
[Miscel. Pap. 36: 229.]
Capt Hatch of Major Hoisingtons Detachment of Rangers saith, That he never
received any orders from Major Hoisington to raise men on any other Terms than
those prescribed by Convention, that the Major observed to him at the same time,
if he wanted Two or Three men to fill up his Company, he imagined there would
be no risque in inlisting them for six months, as they could be replaced before the
Expiration of that Time.
Cap' Hatch further declares he has no men in his Company Inlisted for any
shorter term than that directed by Convention, And the Inlistment to which his
men has subscribed is as follows :
We whose names are under written, do acknowledge to have Voluntairly inlisted
ourselves, under Capt Joseph Hatch, who is raising a number of Rangers for the
Defence of the Counties of Cumberland and Glouster of whom Joab Hoisington
Esq' is Commander in Chief.
Capt Hatch further declares that his men understood by said Inlistment that they
were not to march out of said Counties, nor to be stationed Elsewhere. That the
Counties of Charlotte, Ulster, Orange & Tryon, were inserted in the above men-
tioned Inlistment, which were Erazed by order of the Major on Cap' Hatch Inform-
ing him he could not Inlist men under such Rules. At the same time the said
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Rangers consider themselves boand in Dtifcy as friends to America, to go to the
assistance of any invaded part of Charlotte County in like manner as the Militia,
And to return to their former Station as soon as said Invasion or Imminent danger
is over, and further as Capt Hatch inlisted those men to remain in the Counties of
Cumberland, and Gloucester, only ! he is well apprized his men will not serve on
any other Terms than is above mentioned. That as soon as the appairent dangers
of those Counties does Subside, They are immediately to be Discharged. That the
whole of his Company were inlisted on the above mentioned Terms, and that Major
Hoisington Explained every circumstance in the manner above related. Cap' Hatch
understood from several of the Committee the Rangers were not to March out of
the Two Counties. This information was given in presence of Major Hoisington.
[Miacel. Pap. 36 : 209.]
Sergeant Elijah Mason of Major Hoisingtons detachment of Rangers being duly
sworn saith.
That he Inlisted in Capt Waites Company to serve till the first of March next as
a Sergeant & that he has Inlisted one man for the same term that Major Hoising-
ton told him it was not material if some of the men were Inlisted till the first of
March, it being a dangerous time and that they were immediately wanted & that
he thought others might be recruited in their stead & that Major Hoisington assured
him he should be discharged at that time — that he asked the Major concerning
Billiting Money — who told him there was none allowed the Soldiers — that he the
Major would supply them with Provisions which caused an uneasiness among the
Soldiers — that the next day after their march the Major told them the Subsistance
money belonged to them and if they would give him that which was due to them
for Subsistance from the time they inlisted, till they marched togather with that
which would become due to them, he would supply them with provisions. Camp
Kettles &" during the service. That upon this Capt Waite told the men that
Bonds should be drawn and signed for the faithfull performance to which they
agreed that he saw written papers given by Lieut Hawley to Christopher Hall
a private in Capt Waites Comp'' purporting that he would be discharged the service
some time in March next. ELIJAH MASON.
Sworn before me, November 15"^ 1776.
Simon Stevens, Jus* of the Peace.
[Miscel. Pap. 36: 221.]
To the Representation of the County of Cumberland and State of New York :
Gentlemen : At your desire Cap' Clay Chairman of the Committee for said
County has taken pains to call us togather in order to make a Representation to the
State afforsaid respecting the Broken situation of this County. It is in our oppinion
if we who are only a part of the committee for said County should do anything of
that Nature it would make unesiness in this County and we think that as you
Represent the County it is your Indispensiable Duty to make a True Representation
Thereof.
James Clay, Chairman, Luke Knowlton, Israel Smith,
John Bridgman, Sam" King, Arad' Hunt.
Samuel Nichol, John Sergeant,
Bkattleboeo, Dec. 2, 1776.
P.S. There was but nine members that voted for the with Drawing the letter,
and Eight against it, and After the vote was pas' and a nother that you have a
Coppy of, the Eaight members withdrew and brocke up the Committee otherwise
the Committee would have Represented the Broken State of the Inhabitance of the
County as a Body, Test: JAMES CLAY,
Chairman of the County Committee.
Call at armes for Knolton Coppyes.
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[Miscel. Pap. 36 : 225.]
County Committee. People consulted with for a new State.
Chester, Jabez Sergant & John Chandler, Esq.,
Rockingham, W" Simons,
Winsor, Eben Hoisington,
Fullem, Lieu' Spaldwin, Jo Hildreth,
Townsend, Maj'^ Tyler, Capt Fletcher,
Kent, Deacon Akin,
West Minster, Nath" Robinson & Joshua Webb,
Chester, Col° Chandler,
N. Marlboro, Benj" Whitemore,
Gilford, Benj" Carpenter,
Rockingham, Docf Jones,
Putney, Locklin.
ABU AH LOVEJOY.
[Miscel. Pap. 34 : 185.]
M'' Seeley Informs he spoke to several Members of Congress, Particularly Coll"
Smith, of Philadelphia and M"^ Sherman, concerning Cumberland, Gloucester, &c.,
being sett of in a new State who thought it an improper Time at present to take
up an aflFair of such a nature, however deemed it advisable To have delegates at New
York, or Philadelphia, So that they might be ready to answer for themselves. In case
New York should attempt to have a confirmation of their Claim over those Counties,
and deemed it adviseable to avoid signing any Instrument that would by any means
Bind them to New York. So that they Could not renew their pretensions on a
future day.
New Hampshire Grants.
[Miscel. Pap. 34: 191.]
Ob. 1. Would it not be proper that Congress should first determine the Jurisdic-
tion as the people of those Counties are willing to submit it to them.
2^ Would not the taking of the Quit rent unask'd appear as if we were purchas-
ing those People to a compliance and would therefore take away the merit of such
an action, and seem as if we doubted our Jurisdiction over those Counties.
3'* As the legislative body of the State will soon be formed will it not be more
proper to submit it to their decision, than a Committee of Safety, a small part of a
body chosen by the people for the sole purposes of framing a Government a body
who hitherto has Regulated no more of the Internal policy of the State, than there
was an absolute and Immediate necessity for.
4"' Would it not be proper to call the principle people of those counties before
this house hear their complaints and know the Terms they are authorized to Settle
upon.
5"" Have not many of the hampshire Grantsbeen forfeited by the Grantees. Is it
equitable to confirm their titles in preference to a Just one, tho theirs be an older
date.
gth Would not the takeing of the Quit rents unasked appear as if we were purchas-
ing those people to a compliance, and would therefore take away the mening of the
act, and seem as if we doubted our Jurisdiction over those counties.
7"" Are we not rather precipitate in giving up so Great a revenue at a time we
are not assured it will have the desired Efiect upon the receivers.
8"" Many in those counties hold lands in New York by purchase of officers rights
which together with the fees comes very high to them, in what manner is it to be
Settled when Tenants under those people and others under new Hampshire are
settled on the same lands.
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Colonel Bayley to the Convention.
[Misoel. Pap. 38 : 231.]
Newbury, Feb'' 19'" 1777.
Dbae Bretheren : With the utmost Concern for the Publick welfare of the
United States, and this in particular I take my Pen to write. When I consider
the absolute Nessecty of an Intire Union of all the Friends to truth — The American
Cause I mean — and when I see all the Friends of Hell combined and using all their
Deiabolicall arts to Dissunite us and now the Deivel as usuall at the last efforts
Changing themselvs into angles of light now pleading you were abused by the State
of N. Y. they -having taken away your property imposed upon you in every shape
you having nothing better to Expect than as heretofore. Now is the time to sepa-
rate &c and so far has this temptation prevailed that a number (not from this
County) has Declared Independance of the State of N. Y'' and the Committee of
Dorset has Dierected a Convention of all the New-H' grants to Meet at Dorset to
fill up by Draft or Raising a bounty CoUo Warners Regt however inconsistant to
there own plann I suppose the Chiefi" of Cumberland will Join none from us, but
which way for us to Steer I know not. I know the Congress will not contienance
them in there independance. we are at the greatest distance of anie of this State we
are willing to be Subject to N. Y., but had Rather be Somewhat handier to the
Seat of Gov"'' as we realy See the want of it I have heard I was chosen to waite on
the Congress in behalf of I am also desiered by the Commities to apply to
Congress through our own Assemblys for Proctection. Can I come to yow as our
assembley or not I cannot as New Connecttncte waite in the Congress whither as
the case stands we had not better be ordered to do Dutey with Boston or N-H*. I
am afraide not from anie thing heard Saide but the natural Conceqnence that these
Counties are in danger of Ministerall proctection. The heads of the Green Men
were with me in Nov' They insisted much on my Joying. I refused but told Them
first to petition our own Congress which they said should be done the 16'" Jan'
which I tho't would bring them to you with hopes some measures would then be
used to heal old Deficultys but the Reverse hapned at that meeting.
I should have waited on you before now but I really Expected Coll. Oicot was
with you Shall attend as soon as Possiable. I should think the Men raised undei
Hoisington Should be paid and kept for Servise if not held none be paid but them
that has done real servise that will not be much, but if they are Continued They
may be Servisable in future if the whole money is sent and all that will muster to
be Paid and care be taken that no more Billeting is paid than has been in Service.
Tho the Frontiers this way has seemd to leave you yet you will ever care for the
whole. I think that [if] ever an Army of Observation is wanted here it is now both
on ace' of Internal as well as External Enemys. You will advise as you think best,
and rely you will do every thing for the good of the whole without having any
regard to Private Views.
I am Gent" Your most obedient Humble Servant,
r.r , T, ,. on. . JACOB BAYLEY.
[Miscel. Pap. SI: 391.]
At a Legal meeting of the Freeholders of the Town of Brattleborough holden
on the twenty second Day of April 1777 After Chusing Sam" Warriner Moderator,
I'y Voted that as we have alwais owed our Alegiance to the State of New York
we will still Continue our allegiance thereunto and that we will fiiithfnlly and
strictly adhear to such Directions as we shall from time to time receave fi-om the
Honorable Congres of this state.
_2'y Voted that we send an Agent to Represent the minds of the Inhabitants of
this Town.
3'>' Voted that Israel Smith Esqr Be the Agent apoint'd to Represent the Town.
4'!' That obediah Wells, Seth Smith, James Blakely, Sam'' Warriner, and John
Griffen Be Apointed A Committee to give Directions to the Agent Apointed for
our Representative.
A True Coppe of the Minutes. SAM"^ WARRINER.
M"" Morris, M' Stearnes, Committee.
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Instructions by tbe Town of Brattleborough to its Representatives.
[Miscel. Pap. 39 : 23.]
Beattleborotjgh, Aprul 25, 1111.
To IsRABL Smith Esqr, of Brattleborough in the County of Cumberland and State
of New York :
You being appointed by this town, to Represent the Dificult Cir-cumstances this
Town is under by means of the Pactions which Prevals in this and the Neighbour-
ing Counties — We the Subscribers being appointed a Committee for the purpose of
giving you instructions, do instruct you as followeth (Viz) that you represent that
a number of Persons calling themselves the Representatives of the County in con-
junction with those called the Green Mountain Boys met at Westminster in January
last and declared the land known by the name of the New Hampshire Grants a
separate independent State, that not half the Towns in this County ware Repre-
sented in this meeting — that all the people in this Town are Loyal to the State of
New York and think themselves in Duty Bound to put in Execution all orders of
the Continental and this State Congress — and that it is the opinion of this Commit-
tee that the greater part of the people in the County who own propity are so — that
these Factions are carried so high in some parts of the County it is Dangerous
epoaldng against a New State — that you inform this Convention of the many
Dificulties that have subsisted in this County some years back.
OBADIAH WELLS,
SETH SMITH,
SAM^ WARRINEU,
JAMES BLAKESLEE,
JOHN GRIFFIN.
Report on Affairs of Cumberland County.
[Miscel. Pap. 37: 57.]
Your Committee directed to confer with Israel Smith Esqr Agent from the town-
ship of Brattleborough beg leave to report
That the said Israel Smith hath informed your committee that the Township of
Brattleborough aforesaid labours under many Inconveniences and Disadvantages
some of which are common to the Counties of Cumberland, Gloucester and
Charlotte others peculiar to some of the Inhabitants of the first of the said
Counties and particularly the Township aforesaid. Among the former kind the
first in order is the uncertainty of titles to Land within the said Counties arising
from the Peculiarities of their first settlement and cultivation too numerous to recite
in this Report By reason of which uncertainty unless some mode is adopted by the
Legislature for the quieting of titles many of the honest Inhabitants of the said
Counties must be ruined by legal contest with each other.
The second is the Defect of title under this State which in some Instances could
■ not be obtained from the former Government by Reason of prior Grants and other
Circumstances which it may not be proper to mention and which in other
Instances was attended with such enormous Expense as to deter many who would
otherwise have exerted themselves to procure it. An Evil which cannot be fully
obviated but by some General Act for the Confirmation of Lands within said
Counties.
The third general Inconvenience complained of is the Distance of said Counties
from the former seat of Government by reason whereof the obtaining of Justice is
on the one Hand rendered laborious, tedious and expensive to the Inhabitants and
on the other the Influence of said Government over such Inhabitants is weak and
Dissipated. From whence results a want of energy and vigor in the administration
to the great Encouragement of the lawless and wicked and to the utter Distress
and ruin of all loyal, peaceable and good subjects.
But The fourth general Inconvenience and which furnishes the broadest ground
of Clamor and Complaint is the exaction of heavy quit rent for the lands within
said Counties which they consider as an Innovation upon the Rights of Mankind
for whose use such Lands were given by a bountiful Providence without Reserva-
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tion and which ought not in their opinion to be charged with taxes other than for
the general support & Defence of the State and Government. Besides this they
observe that the Regulation is extremely Partial since thereby Lands of the greatest
value both as to quality and situation pay no part of a Tax which falls heavy upon
the possessors of a rough or even mountainous Country i-emote from the means of
obtaining large supplies of money for Discharging this unequal and of Consequence
ineqitable Impost. And to this they add that quit rent generally falls heavy upon
the poor man who purchases a small Farm and who is burthened not only with
paying all the arrearages due upon it but liable to be turned out and have his
property sold by the laws of the State to pay the quits of a large Patent in which
he hath no other interest than by having purchased a small Part.
The particular Inconveniances and Disadvantages complained of by the said Town-
ship are that by the steady attachment of the Inhabitants thereof to this State and
their unwearied opposition to the Independency claimed by sundry evil niinded
persons in the said counties, the said Inhabitants are not only becoming odious to
some of their neighbours but from the Indolence or Disaffection of their Militia
Officers incapable of Exerting themselves against the common Enemy they having
never yet been called out upon any alarm altho as well from their zeal as their Pro-
pinquity to Ticonderoga they might be of great utility whenever the Enemy shall
think proper to make an attempt upon that Fortress or its vicinage. They are also
much Distressed for want of arms and feel themselves under great streights on
account of the Tories who cannot now be dealt with, for altho by the late Resolu-
tions of this convention the said Israel Smith is of opinion that new and more
spirited measures will be taken against them yet for the Distracted state of the said
County it may be impractiable to collect a county Committee for Defect whereof the
said Resolutions may become ineffectual altho perfectly consonant to the wishes and
Desire of the People. Upon which said Conference your Committee are of opinion
that the Quieting or Confirmation of titles would be inefficacious before the author-
ity of this State is fully acknowledge within the said counties at which time the
Equity of Government will doubtless upon the application of its Good subjects grant
every Relief which the nature of the case will admit of.
That the distance from the seat of Government which is one ground of complaint
would not long continue were the whole powers of the State to be confined to such
Parts of it as are now settled but must certainly depend under our free and equal
Constitution upon the Part which those counties may take and the weight which
they easily acquire in the Legislature.
That as to the complaints on the score of quit rents your committee are of opin-
ion that the resolution which is already before the House upon that subject will be
productive of those effect which they seem to desire. That the furnishing the said
Inhabitants with Arms is in the opinion of your committee utterly impracticable of
which their said agent may be informed. That the odium which they have incurred
from their attachment to this State is an Evil which cannot be otherwise remedied.
That by a change in the opinion of the Inhabitants of the said counties an Event
which in the opinion of your Committee will take place as soon as they shall be con-
vinced of their true interests. Upon the Remainder of the said Representation
your Committee submits the following Resolutions.
1" Whereas it hath been represented to this convention that divers of the Inhabi-
tants of the County of Cumberland who are desirous of continuing the subjects of
this State are for divers reasons incapable of Exerting themselves in the general
Defence particularly for the want of Proper Officers, therefore
Resolwd, that it be recommended to such Inhabitants to associate as follows to
wit : " We the subscribers subjects of the State of New York do associate together
for the Defence of the United States against the King of Great Britain as follows:
First we will chuse our officers by vote of the majority in each respective company
or Regiment. Secondly we will obey such of our officers .as others the Malitia of the
said State. Thirdly The names of the said officers shall be transmitted to the Gov-
ernment of the said State and to the General in the Northern Department. Lastly,
that this association shall continue in force uutill revoked by proper authority."
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2* Whereas it hath been sugested to this convention that the county committee of
the county of Cumberland cannot be Collected together but with great Dificulty,
Resolved that any committee chosen by the Inhabitants of Three or more
adjoining Townships within the said county may exercize the Powers mentioned in
the Resolution of the Instant all which is humbly submitted.
This Report was brot in and read May 10"' \111 and ordered to lie on the Table
excepting the two Resolutions marked No. 1 and 2 which were agreed to and passed.
Proceedings of a General Court Martial Held at Peehskill hy Order of Major
General Putnam, the \" June, 1111.
[Miscel. Pap. 39: 11.]
Present : Brigadier Genl Geoege Clinton, President,
Lt. Coll. Weisenfels, Maj' Samper,
Lt. Coll. Smith, Major Parks,
Lt. Coll. Sherman, Major Voss,
Lt. Coll. Livingston, Major Grey,
Lt. Coll. Russell, Major Wait,
Lt. Coll. Mead, Major Ward.
Philip Pell Jun' deputy Judge Advocate.
Court adjourned till tomorrow morning 9 o'clock.
Met according to adjournment.
Present: Brigadier Genl Geoege Clin-ton, President,
Lt. Coll. Weisenfels, Lt. Coll. Mead,
Lt. Coll. Smith, Lt. Coll. Sumner,
Lt. Coll. Sprout, Maj. Parke,
Lt. Coll. Sherman, Maj. Voss,
Lt. Coll. Livingston, Major Grey,
Lt. Coll. Russell, Maj. Wait.
Philip Pell Jun"' deputy Judge Advocate,
Coll" Hen^ B. Livingston for trial by this Coui't, Upon an arrest by order of Gene-
ral M'^Dougal for traducing the conduct of Brigadier General M'Dougal in ordering
the Retreat of the Continental Troops on the 2.3"' of March last, for neglecting to
bring down his Regiment in time on that Day (altho ordered in time) till the
Enemy was near the Town and then it was unprovided with Ammunition.
For ordering M"^ Smith doing the duty of Maj'^ of Brigade, for his Brigade not to
turn parties out of it unless the Order was directed to him the Collonel which is
Contrary to the Usage of the Army by which he has embarresed the Service,
For delaying the Returns of his Regiment and Brigade by orders and whims of
his own contrary to the known Rul^s of the Army, and thereby delaying the
General Returns of the Army in this Department.
For abusive Language to General M°DougaU at his own Quarters on the 23'' Inst,
unbecoming an Offi"^ and a Gentleman in the presence of many Officers of the
Army.
To prove the traducing the Generals Conduct in the Retreat, &c, Major Piatt
being Sworn says that he heard Coll Livingston say it was a Scandalous Retreat,
and once in particular that it was a Damned Scandalous Retreat, it being the Day
but one after the Retreat, and also on the Day of Retreat communicated the above
words of Coll. Livingston to General M^Dougall the very day Coll. Livingston was
arrested. Witness knows that the words alluded to the Peekskill Retreat that
Coll. Livingston attributed the Scandall of the Retreat to the Conduct of an Indi-
vidual whose name was not mentioned. Witness says it was the Opinion of the
Officers in General that it was a good Retreat and never heard any person dispise
it but Coll. Livingston. Received information of the enemy's coming up between
8 & 9 O'clock in the morning, that they Landed about noon the Same Day. that
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the total strength of our Army at that time fit for Duty was 238 several of which
had no Arms, that Coll Livingston's Reg' made up two thirds of the above Num-
ber at least.
Quest, by Coll Livingston to the witness — What time it was he heard the above
words of its being a Scandalous retreat.
A. between 12 and 3 the Day after the retreat — ^Whether Doctor Vache was
present at the time the above words are said to be mentioned — Ans'* Yes.
Maj' Piatt farther says that orders were immediately after notice Received of the
Enemies approaching given to Coll Livingston to bring on his Regiment. Witness
thinks that the Coll. Delivered the Orders to a Sergeant, Corp' or private, that
Coll Livingstons Regiment got down about one o'clock being after the Enemy
landed, that the enemy were on their march a Considerable time before Coll
Livingstons Reg' got down, great impatience was discovered in the town on
account of his Regiment not getting down sooner especially by General M'^Dougall
himself, after the Regiment got down Coll Livingston Rode up to the General
and made application for ammunition the enemy being then just behind the Hill
and within five minutes march of the town — that there had been plenty of ammu-
nition to be had. By a Return produced to the Court it appears that Coll
Livingston's Reg' on the 9"" March drew 4000 Cartridges at the fish kills, that the
enemy landed 23* March.
Coll. Cortland being sworn says that they heard of the enemies being in the
River the Day before they landed, that it was about 9 o'clock when they had
intelligence of their Shipping having got round Verplanks point — that the Num'' of
Musquets and men armed in the witnesses Reg' did not consist of more than 85.
Witness judges that the Enemy consisted of about 600. that there were about 500
Battallion men from his judgment then and Information since. Soon after Coll
Livingston's Reg' got down they took possession of the Hill to the northw* of the
General Quarters, that the enemy paraded upon the opposite hill very shortly
after the Continental Troops paraded upon the aforementioned hill. Witness
judges the distance between the two Hills to be in a strait Direction a little better
than 300 yards, has also understood that the enemy had six field pieces, that
there were no artillerymen fit to man any guns we had at the time. Witness judges
that y"^ are many Tories in Westchester County and disafiected persons who are
not easily got oiit as Militia. Some indeed will not come at all. that a few of the
Militia got in after we retreated to the Barracks, but they were from Fishkills as
the witness understood — that there was no possibility of getting a sufficient Num-
ber of the Militia to oppose the enemy in time. Witness thinks that if they had
known where the Enemy would have landed and had collected all their Strength to
the Spot they might have opposed them to advantage or Secured a Retreat, but were
unable to do it after Coll Livingston's Reg' got down ; that if they had attacked
the enemy and been defeated they could not readily have got relief and reinforce-
ment, no Troops being nearer than Fort Constitution and Wrights Mills on the east
side of the river, and the enemy could have gone where they would for there could
have been nothing to prevent it. that the enemy were very near when the General
ordered the Ammunition Waggon to be blown up.
Question hy the Court to Coll Cortlandt, whether he thought that from the time
of Coll. Livingstons Receiving Orders he could have gone up to the Barracks and
marched down his Regiment time enough to have Gone to the Spot where the enemy
landed and have opposed them to advantage.
He answered in y° negative.
Major Quakenbos being sworn says, that there was a large Quantity of Stores at
the Fishkills at the time of the enemies landing at Peekskill, viz, about 1680 Tents,
a Number of Arms, 8 or 9 pieces of Artillery, some powder, &o., that the Team
Cattle at Peeks Kill were in a very low Condition at the time of the enemies land-
ing there.
Capt Dobbs sworn, says that the enemies Shipping appeared Round Verplanks
point about 9 o'clock on the 23'* of March, that he saw 12 or 14 flatt Bottom'd Boats
besides other Small Boats perhaps 20 in the whole, that some moved towards Peeks-
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kill Landing, at the same time that others rowed into Lents Cove where they landed.
How far the Boats moved towards Peeks Kill the witness knows not, that the enemy-
had one ship of 24 Guns a Galley and an armed Schooner and four or five Trans-
ports. Saw men go from on board the Armed Vessels — there was not Room to
Quarter 100 Men in peeks kill at that time, that our Artillery men had lain in tents
the Chief part of the Winter, that Commissaries and those who dealt out provisions,
and others who took care of Boats, and people flocking in upon Business filled up
the Houses very much.
Question by Coll. Livingston to the loitness, Whether the boats that were
destroyed might not have been saved if they had been sent to fort Montgomery —
Answered, That the witness gave such orders himself they were disobeyed and
only One Boat was saved by going up.
Court adjourned till to-morrow, 9 o'clock.
9 o'clock, Court met according to adjournment.
Present : Brigadier Gen' Geokgb Clinton, President.
Lt Coll. Weisenfelds, Lt Goll. Mead,
Smith, Maj' Sherman,
Sprout, Parks,
Sherman, Voss,
Livingston, Gi-ey,
Russell, Hoit,
Philip Pell, Jun' Deputy Judge Advocate.
Then proceeded to the proof of Coll Livingston's ordering Mr Smith, Maj' of
Brigade for his Brigade not to turn parties out of it unless the orders were Directed
to him, the Collonel, &c.
Major Smith being sworn says that there were several orders to turn out parties
directed to him (the witness) in every Instance y' witness complied with the orders
directed as above, that Coll Livingston directed him the witness at one particular
time to tell Maj'^ Piatt Brigade Major to General M"=Dougall that there should not
be parties turned out unless the orders were directed to him the Collonel, But after-
wards told him to Comply with the last order received, that the Coll never posi-
tively told him the witness not to Comply with the above orders but i?eemed always
of Opinion that such orders should be directed to himself, and that he, the witness
was to receive his orders from the Collonel. recollects one instance in which there
was a delay in turning out a party but not thro any order of Coll Livingston, wit-
ness desired Major Piatt to direct orders to the Collonel which he complied with
but once. Maj' Piatt says that he does not recollect delay in turning out parties
from Coll Livingstons Brigade but once more than in others and the reason then
was that there was a mistake in the Orders, that Maj' Smith told him it was in vain
to direct orders to him to turn out parties that the orders Should be directed to the
Collonel, in consequence of which the witness directed the Orders to Coll" Livingston
which was the last that was sent.
Quest, to Maf Piatt by Coll. Livingston — Whether He recollects the time
when he informed Gen' M^Dougall of his character being traduced by him.
Ans' that it was on the same day but after his the Coll" arrestment between two
and thi-ee oclock.
Capt. Flemming of the Artillery being sworn says that the state of the artillery
at peeks kill at the time of the enemies coming up was very Bad had neither men
nor horses sufficient to man or draw oif the Guns, that there was only a sufficiency
of horses to draw off one Gun that some of the musquetry were drafted for the
artillery but went off— Made application, for Horses but it was late Before they
arrived, thinks that the utmost pains were taken to get off the Artillery, that the
enemy were within two hundred yards when the General ordered the Ammunition
Waggon blown up. Nothing to prevent an armed Vessel lying in Peekskill Bay
and cutting off our communication with fort Montgomery but Artillery placed on
the Hill at Peekskill, believes no Artillery Stores were left in Town.
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To prove delays of the Returns of his Regiment and Brigade by orders of his
own contrary to the known rules of the army —
Maj' Piatt says Coll. Livingston until he was appointed to the Command of a
Brigade always pursued the common mode of Returns but after the above appoint-
ment made some deviations in Returns from the Common rules of the Army, by
making a Column for Corporals as non Commissioned officers. Witness had seen
printed forms of Returns said to be by order of Congress and from his own knowl-
edge of Returns knows that Coll. Livingstons Returns were not according to the
Common Rules of the Army, — that he had to wait a day or two for Coll. Living-
stons Returns. It appeared to the witness that Coll Livingstons Returns were
incorrect thro Design. Witness sent the Returns back two or three Times. That
General M^Dougall sent him word by his Brigade Major that he would receive no
returns unless they were according to the Common Rules of the Army. That five
or six days elapsed between the returning Day, and the time in which the last return
was brought in. That Coll. Livingstons returns were not so early as the others
being one day after. Farther says that Gen' M'^Dougall told Coll. Livingstons
Brigade Major to tell the Collonel that he would have no Brigade Returns with
Nota Bene's. That Coll. Livingston afterwards sent in one with Nota Bene
endorsed in large Letters which may appear by the Return.
Maj' Smith carried in the returns of Coll. Livingstons Brigade to Maj' Piatt but
Mnj' Piatt condemned the Regimental Return and gave him the Witness a form
Witness carried another afterwards which was likewise refused. Cannot recollect
the Day on which the return was excepted but that the returns of the preceeding
week were given in about two days before the return Day.
Quest" by Coll. Limngston to the Witness whether ho recollects shewing the
form to him the Coll'
Answ'' the Witness thinks he did, and told the Coll' that Maj' Piatt sent it.
Recollects Coll" Livingstons ordering his adjutants to bring in their returns two
days Before they were required. Witness says that Coll. Livingston appeared very
uneasy when he told him that the General said if his returns were not sent in punc-
tually in the usual Form he would arrest him.
Adjutant Sacket says that Coll" Livingston told him he had no Business to keep
Copies^ of his weekly returns, did not positively forbid him but said he did not
think it proper that adjutants should keep Copies of returns and that he should
give them to him. Witness believes it Customary for Adjutants to keep Copies of
their^ own Returns, says that he did not keep Copies of his returns after the Coll"
said it was improper till lately.
To prove abusive Language to Gen' M'^Dougall by Coll" Livingston at the Gen"
own Quarters on the 23 of May.
Maj' Piatt says Gen' M'^Dougall shewed Coll. Livingston his Returns, it being at
the Generals own Quarters and asked him what he meant by it. Coll. Livingston
replied its done by your Order. Then the General said Can you look me in the face
and say it was done by my order. Coll. Livingston replied I can Sir and looked him
in the face. The Gen" told him it was a egregrious falsehood. Some conversation
passed which Witness dont recollect. But Next word heard Coll" Livingston say By
G — d you lie Sir directing his discourse to the Gen' thinks the General told him he
was the first man that ever gave him the Lye, and was it not at his own Quarters
he would take his Life from him. Before Coll. Livingston gave the General the Lye
the General threatned to put him under an arrest, some little time after the Genl said
I will go farther with you I will give you a Gentlemans satisfaction. After Coll.
Livingston went out the General followed him out upon the Stoop and said you have
given me more plague than all the rest of the army and art a Pest to the army, and
that he had done more hurt than ever he could do good, that it was very high on
Both sides, that Coll' Cortlandt, Maj' Voss, Doct' Haviland and Doct' Burnett were
present at the time. Witness has often heard Gen' M'Dougal regret that Coll.
Livingston was blamed in the anny for the Capriciousness of fiis temper.
_ Quest' by Coll' Livingston to the Witness. When Gen' M-^Dougal told me he'd
give me Gentlemans Satisfaction what return did I make ?
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Ansioer — You seemed to express a desire or fondness of it.
When Gen' M'^Dougal said I told an egregious Lye, do you think it was thro
passion or thro a design of provoking me ?
Ans^ Believed it to be his real thoughts or meaning.
Coll. Couvtlandt being at Gen' M'Dougalls Quar" heard him ask Coll Livingston
why he made such a Return. Coll. Livingston signified it was by the Gen'" order,
upon which the Gen' asked him if he could look him in the Face and tell him so.
Coll Livingston persisting the Gen' gave him the Lye in plain words, does not
remember all the words made use of. they came out of the Room disputing. Heard
the Gen' say Coll. Livingston had already given him more trouble than all the
Brigade he Commanded last Summer, that he ought to have been put under arrest
before. That he was a pest to the arm}', and had done more hurt than he could
make amends for. Whereupon Coll' Livingston told him he asserted a falsehood.
Coll. Livingston told the Gen' that if he was not his superior off he would not dare
treat him as he did. Gen' said if he was not his superior Off' he would put an end
to his existence, and signified he would give him Satisfaction. Coll. Livingston said
it was well when he was out of the army. Coll. Livingston was put under arrest
after he told the Gen' it was a falsehood.
Maj' Voss Being sworn says he was sitting on the stoop at the Gen'' Quart" when
the above dispute hapn'' Heard the General ask Coll. Livingston how he came to
make such a return. Coll. [Livingston] answered by your order Sir. The Gen' ans'd
can you as an honest man look me in the face and say so ? the Coll. said he could
and was not afraid to look him in the face, and farther said was you not my superior
Officer I should tell you otherwise, the Gen' replied was I not your Superior Offr
and was it not at my Quarters I would put you into non Existence, heard nothing
further until they had got Upon the Stoop, then the Gen' said here is a Gentleman
meaning Coll. Henly acquainted with returns, and presented it to him. the Gen' told
Coll Livingston it was an insult at the same time extended his arm toward Coll.
Livingston's face, observed then that Coll. Livingston closed tip his hand and said
don't put your fist in my face. The Gen' then said I as an honest man say it is a
Lye. upon which the Coll' said it is false. Witness then went away, and thinks
when the Gen' said it was a Lye that he alluded to Coll. Livingstons saying it
was by your order Sir — That the Return was made.
Court then adjourned to 9 o'clock to morrow morn* and met according to
adjournment.
Present : Brigadier Gen' Geo. Clinton, President.
Lieut. Coll. Weisenfels, Lt. Col. Mead,
Smith, Maj' Summer,
Sprout, Parks,
Sherman, Voss,
Livingston, Grey,
Russel, Hoit.
Philip Pell, Jun' deputy Judge Advocate.
Gen' M'^Dougal requests of the Court that some of the members of the Court
might be sworn to give evidence of the treatment they had received from Gen'
M°Dougal at his own Quarters doing business with him as tending to shew his
General ti-eatment to Off' It was the Opinion of the Court that the Evidence the
General requested was improper & unnecessary.
Coll. Livingston after delivering his defenee to the Court produced the following
evidence in support of it :
Coll' Rynier being sworn says he has always known Corp" returned as Non Com-
missioned Off' in foreign Service and that it was done last year in Canada, that he
crossed Kings ferry about half an hour before the enemies Shipping got up and does
not think from the time Coll. Livingston received Orders to bring on his Regt. that
he could possibly have done it before the Enemy landed.
Adj' Sackett that he received orders from Coll. Livingston to turn out the Regt.
in the morning, but don't Remember the hour. Went up to the Barracks No. 2 with
all possible speed which was two miles and an half from Peekskill & got the Regt.
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down to Peekskill in about an Hour and half from the time he set out from Peeks-
ekill acoord'g to the best of his Judgment.
Sam' Barret Sworn. He saw the adjutant to Coll. Livingstons Regt. set out from
Peekskill to order down the Regt. Witness went up to the Barracks soon after
him, and found the Adjutant turning out the Men.
Maj' Piatt i-ecollects Coll. Livingston being at the Gen'" and talking about amuni-
tion, whether he appli'd for any Witness knows not.
That the Gen' has denied ammunition to Coll. Courtlandt.
Pef Vunck Quarter Master to Coll. Livingstons Regt. Being sworn says that on
the Ninth of March Last he drew 4000 Cartriges for y" Regt., that Many of them
were too small for the Bores of the Guns in the Regt. that in the Gen' Order for
the 4000 Cartriges something was mentioned of spare Boxes of Ammunition ;
that the Men were to have 24 rounds a Man besides some spare Cartriges, that the
evening before the enemy landed at Peeks kill Coll. Livingston ordered the witness
to draw two days provisions for the Regt. Knows of frequent application made to
Gen' M^Dougall for ammunition, that he Got a Gen' Order for ammunition the even-
ing before the enemy landed which was lost by the Serjeant, that it was late when
we got the provisions and the Coll. advised him to wait till Morning Before
he drawed the amunition, that in the Morning the return was lost.
Capt" Piercy of Coll. Livingstons Regt. being sworn says he complained to Coll.
Livingston of the want of ammunition, had not above five Rounds a Man in his
Company, knows notliing of the Rest.
Capt" Smith of Coll. Livingston's Regt. being sworn says that he had not above
five or six Rounds a Man in his Comp^ at the same time.
Maj' Smith who commanded Captn Sackett's Comp'' in Coll. Livingstons Regt.
being sworn says there were frequent Complaints of want of ammunition till after
the retreat. Does not remember from the time they left Fishkills to the time of the
Retreat, of having more than seven Rounds pr. man.
Doct' Haviland being sworn. Being at Gen' M^Dougalls Quarters heard the Gen'
telling Coll. Livingston that he would not take such returns for the future with a
Nota Bene, that Coll. Livingston Did it with a view to afi"ront him, that he would
not take such treatment at his hands, and that he would give him Gentlemanlike
satisfaction. Coll. Livingston replied you are my superior Off — Gen' told him if
he was not he would take away his existence, the Coll. replied prehaps it may Not be
in your power — Next part of y' conversation was relating to Brigade returns. Coll.
Livingston Said he had his orders for it, the General said he told an absolute Lye,
Coll. Livingston told the Gen' that he was a Gentleman. Witness heard the Gen'
tell Coll. Livingston he was a pest to the army and had done more hurt in ten days
than he could make good in 100 or 1000 Years. Coll. Livingston replied that it
was false —that the Gen' told Coll. Livingston he lied & then he was put in arrest.
Maj'^ Piatt says he heard the Gen' say at the above time of the Dispute that
Regimental Returns might be made with a Nota bene.
Adjourned till to-morrow morning 9 o Clock.
Met according to adjournment thursday 9 o Clock.
Present : Brigadier Gen' Gbo. Clinton, President.
Lt. Coll. Weisenfels, Lieut. Coll. Mead,
Smith, Major Sumner,
Sprout, Parks,
Sherman, Voss,
Livingston, Gray,
Russell, Lloit.
Philip Pell Jun' deputy Judge advocate.
Application was made to the Court by Gen' 'M'^Dougall for the sense of the
Court whether, as Gen' M'=Dougall has New Matters of Charge against Coll. Liv-
ingston arising from his written defence delivered to this Court since his arvost,
the Court will take them up in the presant trial fearfull if he should prosecute Coll.
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Livingston hereafter of a New he might be charged with a design of harassing
him with different Prosecutions.
It was the opinion of the Court that it would be highly improper to admit Charges
to be taken up Not contained in the arrest.
The Court after having duly considered the Proofs and allegations of the parties
specified in the above Reports, Returns and other Papers offered in Evidence and
the written Defence of Coll. Livingston herewith delivered, are of Opinion That tho
the Conduct of Brigadier Gen' M'Dougall in ordering the retreat of the Continental
Troops on the 23'' of March last stands unimpeached to this Court, Yet no sufficient
evidence hath been offered to prove that Coll Livingston hath Traduced Gen' M°Dou-
gall's Conduct in that respect, and it appears to this Court that tho Coll. Living-
ston's Regt. was at that time unprovided with sufficient ammunition — that it does
not proceed from any Criminal Neglect of his own, the Court do therefore Adjudge
and determine that the said Coll. Livingston is not guilty of the above two Charges,
the Court are further of Opinion that the said Coll. Livingston is not guilty of
ordering his Brigade Major not to turn out parties of his Brigade unless the order
was directed to him the CoUonel — But as to the charge against the said Coll. Liv-
ingston of neglecting to bring down his Reg' in time on the 23'^ March last and the
delaying the Returns of his Reg' and Brigade by orders and Whims of his own,
Contrary to the known rules of the Army and thereby delaying the General returns
of the Army in this department, the Court are of opinion that the Said Coll Living-
ston is thereof Guilty — The Court is further of opinion as to the last charge of
abusive language to Gen' M'Dougall at his own Quarters on the 23'* Inst, unbecom-
ing an officer and a gentleman, in the presence of many officers of the Army, that
tho the Coll. appears to this Court to be guilty of great imprudence and indiscretion
in some parts of his Language and Conduct towards the General, with respect to a
return made by the Coll. to the Gen' yet his Conduct & Language was not such as
will warrant the appellation of being unbecoming a Gentleman and an Officer. The
Court do therefore unanimously adjudge and determine that considering the nature
of the Offences whereof they find Coll. Ilenr'' B. Livingston Guilty and the conse-
quences thereupon attendant, that the said Coll. Henr^ B. Livingston be reprimanded
for his offences in General Orders for this department and Cautioned against the
Commission of the like in future.
GEORGE CLINTON, President.
Philip Pell, Jun' Deputy Judge Advocate.
10'" May 1777. I do certify the above to be a true Copy of the Original,
PHILIP PELL, Jun' DepvJty Judge Advocate.
Certificate of Deposit.
[Miscel. Pap. 37: 141.]
I do acknowledge that Henry Wisner Esq' has deposited into the Treasury of the
State of New York seven hundred and twenty three pounds fourteen shillings and
three pence pursuant to a Resolution of the Convention of this State of the 1 1"" of
Februaiy last being the principal & Interest said to be due from him on a Bond &
Mortgage to Oliver De Lancey Esqr & David Johnson Esqr
for P. V. B. Livingston Esqr Treasurer,
Kingston, May 12'" 1777. GERARD BANCKER.
Petition of Samuel Totonsen.
[Petitions, 33 : 636.]
To the Honourable the Council of Safety for the State of New York, in Council
convened.
The Petition of Samuel Townsend of New Malborough precinct & State of New
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York, Confined on Board the vessell at the Strand of Kingston for Being thought
an Enemy to this State, Humbly Sheweth,
That y'^ petitioner some time ago being intoxicated in Liquor inadvertently fell in
company with a person, and jokingly said to him that he might Bring five & twenty
Dnm'd whigs against five & twenty Tories & that the Tories would Beat them
there on the plain where they then was (at a place called Latin town) for which a
Complaint was entered to the Committee of New Malborough & y' petitioner was
Committed to Goal for the same. That y' petitioner is sensible that what he said
& Did he ought not to have done, and is very soriy for the same, as he should not
ha%'e acted in that manner had it been in his sober hours. That y' petitioner hath
always Behaved himself as a good & true friend to this State & always Done his
Duty with Alacrity when called upon as can be Testified by the first Lieu' of the
Company to which he belongs M' Jonathan Terwilliger. That y' petitioner is Ready
& Willing to signify his Fidelity to this State to take the oath of allegiance &
comply with such other propositions as shall be thought necessary by this Honour-
able Council for the same. That y' petitioner has a wife & two children & a
helpless mother who is chiefly supported by the Labour of your petitioner, and is
at present in a truly pitiable situation by reason of y' petitioners confinement, to
the Great Grief as well as Distress of y' petitioner. Y' petitioner therefore humbly
prays that this Honourable Council would be favourably pleased to take the
premises under their serious consideration, so as that y' petitioner may be Dis-
charged & Relieved from his Confinement, or such other Relief as to this Honourable
Council shall seem meet. And y'' petitioner shall ever pray.
bi8
Strand, on Board the Vessel, May 15 1111. SAMUEL_xJOWNSEN
Petition of Jacobus Rose and Jacob Midagh.
[Petitions, 33 ■ 550.]
To the Honourable the Convention of the State of N. York.
The Humble Petition of Jacobus Rose and Jacob Midagh, two unhappy Prisoners,
now by order of your House under sentence to be Hanged this Day Most Humbly
Sheweth,
That altho' their Consiences doth not in the least accuse them of bein"' Guilty of
any sin against God or their Country, by doing what they are condemned to suffer
Death for, yet your Petitioners are heartily sorry for having incurr'd the Dis-
pleasure of your House in so sensible a manner. That as sinfull men it is an awfull
and Di-eadfull thought to be so suddenly sent to Eternity without any time to
Repent of the Sins of our past Lives, and to make our peace with that God who
must finally judge us all for the Deeds done in the flesh, that therefore to prepare
for this great and awfull trial your Petitioners most Humbly beg they may have a
Respite of a few Days, and your Petitioners as in Duty bound shall in the mean
while earnestly pray. JACOBUS ROSE,
Ki.asxoN, May 13- 1111. JACOB^MIDAGH.
[Petition rejected.]
Parole of Major MJmeston.
[Miscel. Pap. 37: 131.]
I William Edminston having the Rank of a Major in the Army of his Britanic
Majesty and being now in the Custedy and under tlie direction of the Convention
of the State of New York and distined to be sent by them to the Continental Con-
gress under the care of Capt Theodorus Brett, I do hereby promise and declare upon
my sacred Parole of Honor as a soldiei- and a Gentleman that I will in all things
Conduct my self in the Rout from this Place to Philladelphia according to the direc-
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tions of Capt Brett and will in no instance absent myself from him without his Leave
untill he shall have Presented me to said Congress and they shall have Given direc-
tion Concerning me.
Dated Kingston, Ulster County, State of New York, May 13" 1111.
W« EDMESTON.
Petition of Charles Gylel.
[Petitions, 33 : 648.]
To the Honourable the Council of Safety for the State of New York in Council
Convened.
The Petition of Charles Gyler of Kingston & State of New York, Humbly
Sheweth,
That y' petitioner Hath been Keeper of the Goal or Prison of Kingston for a con-
siderable time and hath always well and faithfully Discharged the trust Reposed in
him. That as y"^ petitioner is appointed to another place M' Egbert Dnmond who
is appointed Sheriff, Hath put in another person as Keeper of the said Goal, And
Hath given to the said Goaler all the Prison Fees of the Prisoners which is now
confined, and also of several which Hath Been lately Discharged out of the said
Goal. That y"^ petitioner humbly conceives that the half of the Fees of the Prison-
ers which was Confined in the said Prison till the time of y^ petitioners Leaving the
said Goal as well as those which Hath been lately Discharged, ought to fall and be
paid to y' petitioner, Especially as Numbers of them hath been in several months &
y^ petitioner hath Laboured both by night & by Day to serve the said Prisoners.
Y' petitioner therefore Humbly prays that this Honourable Council would be favour-
ably pleased to take the premises under consideration so as that y' petitioner may
have the Benefit of half of the said Fees or such Relief as to this Honourable Coun-
cil shall seem meet. And y' petitioner shall ever pray.
Kingston, May U'" \111. CHAELES GYLEL.
Warrant for removal of Prisoners.
[MisoeL Pap. 37 : 133.]
Ulster County, ss.
To Elisa Hoornbeek and the keeper of the common Goal in and for the county of
Ulster.
You the said Elisa Hoornbeek are hereby required with the same Guards you
came to my house with Imediately to Convey the Bodys of John Nicols and Anthony
Bailey to Kingston and them there safely Deliver to the keeper of the Common
Goal with this receipt and you the keeper of the said Goal ai'e hereby Required to
receive into your said Goal the bodys of the same John Nicols and Anthony Bailey
and them there safely keep untill the same shall be Legaly Discharged as the same
persons are suposed to be deserters from the Continental Service or Else are enemical
to America Liberty. Given under my hand at Rochester in the County aforesaid
this 16"^ Day of May 1111. JACOB HOORNBEEK,
Chairman of the Committee of Rochester.
Petition of Silas Gardner.
[Petitiona, 33 : 644.]
Ulster County, Kingstowtn, May 16"" 1111.
To the onrabel hous of safty for the Staits of New York :
Gentlemen : Your pertishner humbelle sheweth that he is know in confinement
bound with Tories thes are to beg most grasches pardon from the honrabel hous of
safty and I must confes that i have bin misled by privet enemis of this Stait and
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the persons now i name is George hardon and John Mekinssey thay told me that
i was maintainen the rong caus which maid me on esey in mind and harden told
me if I was so minded as to Go out of the way I mit go on Long Hand and ceap
out of the way and I went Down in the month of January, and had the smolpox
which Detaind me apon Grait expence better than Eight weks and the encorreg-
ments that i had I found rong tharefore I com home the 28^ of March and Did
not Desire to return no mor but my wife told me that my life was thretned and
thot it best to Go on the Hand and work the seson and I thot I wood Go down and
work for bengaman Smith and Nathaniel Denton, when I left the Hand they told me
if i wood com back and work for them thay wood give 5 shilings a day for
bilding a barn and repairen Whareas I went Down as far as parhamas and was
taken up by the Gards and was cared before the Commite and they orderd me
cared befor Cornel Cuper at the Clove and he orDerd me cared to perkipsey and I was
brought before the Gentlemen of the hous and was Examined and taken the oath
of elegens the 25 day of Apriel and returnd home and 26d taken by bengeman burd-
sall and Mager logen and Mager tayler and sent to fort M'Gurmey and thair was
tryed by Cort marshel without commiten any crime after Discharged by M' peck-
well and M' Smith and others which I did not no. these are thairfore to beg
forgiveness by wat I can find out i am hurt by fols Evedenc and by them that hes
od me a grudg which ort not rule at these times thairfore I hope the Honrabl hous
will consider my Dismal Distress and I have a large famly of seven small children
must suifer if I mus be taken out of the world wich I am willing to take the oath
of alegens agreabel to the most graches parden which I am how under the same and
will abide by till Deth, these are therefore to beg to have a hearen and I can
satisfy the Gentlemen of this hous mor beter by words then riten by resen that I
had no larning and no not how to inDite a riten whareas your humbel pertishner
Do for ever pray.
SILAS GARDKEE.
Petition of Prisoners.
[Petitions, 33 : 534.]
To the Honb'" the Council of Safety for the State of New York in Council
Convened.
The Petition of John Rapelyea, Coenradt Mysner, Silvester Van Demark, Cor-
nelius Furler, John Van Vliet, Henry Crippell And William M'^Ginnis prisoners
Confined in the Common Goal of Kingston, and sentenced to Die by a Court Mar-
tial as Enemies to this State, Humbly Sheweth :
That y' petitioners is deeply sensible and most penitentially Acknowledges that
they have been guilty of doing that which they ought not to have Done and have
justly merited the punishment due to their crimes but at the same time y' peti-
tioners Relying on that Humanity and Tenderness which this Honourable House
have distinguished themselves by and have ever followed that Divine precept which
says mercy Rejoiceth against Judgment, y' petitioners have Been Led and with the
greatest submission, to ofier this their petition, hopeing it may be heard, That y'
petitioners was Drawn away and Led into this sad Dilema by evil Disposed persons,
and that they saw the Error of their ways too late. That your petitioners Did all
of them come Down from the mountain where they was and give themselves up to
the Inhabitants and that William M'=Ginnis one of the above petitioners had no
Arms with him as was Evidenced at the Court Martial, That y' petitioners have
most of them Wives & children and most of them of Indigent circumstances, and is
in a Deplorable and pitiable situation, as they must naturally come to want and
poverty, should it be so Determined that y' petitioners must suffer to the Great
Grief of them & their tender offspring, y' petitioners therefore most humbly prays
and with the Greatest contrition of Heart Implores that this Honourable Council
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would he favourably pleased and mercifully Disposed to take the premises under
their most serious consideration, so as that Humane and tender Declaration or
Ordinance of the Honourable Convention passed the tenth Day of May 1111, may
be extended to y' petitioners and y' petitioners pardoned from their crimes by a
Complyance therewith or Give such Relief as to this Honourable Council shall seem
meet.
And y' petitioners shall ever pray,
John Rappellea, Salvester Vandermark, Cornelius forler,
William M'^Ginnis, Conrad Misinre, John Van Vleet.
KiNGSTOir Goal, May 16'" 1111.
Report on Clothing.
[Petitions, 33: 640.]
To the Honourable the Committee of Safety for the Steate of New York.
Whereas agreable to a Resolve of the Convention of this State for purching
Cloathing for the use of the Quota of Troops for this Steate I have Collict'' or
purch'd 90 Blankets & 138 pr Stockings at DiiTerent prises as per Bill, All which I
Deliv'd to Capt" Kerse As' Qurt"' Master s'd Capt" Kerse (as he says) Deliv'd
them on board of a Vessial Commanded by M' Welsh bound for fishkill landing in
order to be deliver'd to the Committe there opint'd for that purpose but s^ Welsh
says he Deliv'd them to CornP Bogardus, s'' Bogardus deliv'' them (as he says) into
the Continental Store at Fishkill town but when Examen'd there was but 55 Blankets
& 100 pr Stocking. Now your Humbel Petticioner begs your assistance or Direc-
tions how to proceed in order to recover these Deficiences, for all those who has
Deliv* those goods to me (or to the Collectors I apint'd) will oblidge me to pay
them their Monies.
From your HumbJ Scrv'
JOHN COE,
Dept. Chairman for the South District of Orange County.
Esopus, IT"" May 1777.
Petition of Philander Pbrbes.
[Petitions, 33: 542.]
To the Honourable the Council of Safety for the State of New York.
The Humble Petition of Philander Forbes, Sheweth
That my son Gilbert Forbes was apprehended in the City of New York sometime
last June by Order of your Honourable Board or the Convention of this State
for certain acts alleged against him enemical to the liberties of his Country for
which he was soon after sent to Litchfield Goal in the State of Connecticut, where
he has remained closely confined ever since, and he has lately informed me by letter
that on Governor Francklen being brought to Litchfield he was removed from above
to below stairs to a very uncomfortable and unhealthy Room having no light or air
but what enters through a hole about six inches square, in consequence of which he
begged me to apply to the Convention of this State to grant him some Enlargement
from his present confinement. Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your
Honourable Board to take his unhappy case into your consideration, and grant him
such Relief therein as to your Honourable Board shall seem meet. And your Peti-
tioner shall ever pray.
May 19'" 1777.
(Indorsed.) Ordered to lie for the perusal of the members.
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Officers of the 4" New York Regiment.
[Miscel. Pap. 31 : 129.]
Rank Roll of the Officers of the 4'" New York Regt as adjusted by the Field Officers
of said Reg' agreeable to General Orders Dated Head Quarters Morris To-wn
May 20'" 1777.
Captains.
1 John Davis, having a Cont. Com. as Capl. dated 24 Feb. 1776.
2 W" Jackson, do do 24 Feb. 1776.
3 Samuel Sacket, do 1'' Lieut 28 June 1775.
4 Jon" Persey, do do 28 June 1775.
5 Nathan Strong, ")
7 fsrail sSlhT' \ Satisfyed with this Rank.
8 Jona" Titus, J
1" Lieutenants.
1 Benjamin Marvin, having a Cont. Com. as 1'' Lieut 28 June 1775.
2 John Lloyd, Do Do 27 Feb. 1776.
3 W"" Havens, Do Do 4 Mar. 1776.
4 Nath' Norton, Do 2* Lieut 28 June 1775.
5 Edw* Conklin, Do Do 1 Mar. 1776.
6 Thea* Fowler, Do Do 10 Aug. 1776.
7 Edward Dunscome, ) no former Continental Com" therefore left as arranged
8 John Van Antwerp, J by Convention.
2'' Lieutenants.
1 Silas Grey, having a Cont. Com. as 2* Lt 20 Jan^ 1 776.
2 Peter Elsworth, Do Do 24 Feb. 1776.
3 Corn" Baker, Do Do 24 Feb. 1776.
4 George Smith, Do Do
5 Sylv" Conklin, Do Ensign 4 Mar. 1776.
7 Thomas Hunt ' ( °° former Continental Com" therefore left as arranged
8Ab.Hyat, ' ) ^'7 Convention.
1 Caleb Bruster, having had a Con' Warrent as 2 Lt Feb. 1776.
2 Isaac A. Rosa, do do Ensign 24 Feb. 1776.
3 John Punderson, do do do 27 Feb. 1776.
4 Gill Strong,
5 Rad" Van Hovenberg,
6 Jo" Frylock,
7 James Barret,
8 Simon Crigier,
no former Continental Com" therefore left as arranged
by Convention.
JPetition of JPrisoners.
[Petitions, 33: 4'i6.]
To the Honb'' Council of Safety of the State of New York.
The Petition of William M'^Ghiniss and sundry other Persons Now confined in
Jayl and under sentence of Death, Most Humbly Sheweth,
That your Petitioners at the time they committed those actions or Crimea for
which sentence^ of Death is Now Passed upon them Did not know of any Law of
any Kind existing to make any Person committing sucli actions or crimes subject to
any Penalty. Had such Laws, Rules or Orders been read oflF at the Head of the
Regiment or respective Compy's to which your Petitioners belonged they would be
the more inexcusable for a Breach thereof and therefore think their fate so much the
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harder that they are to suffer for the breach of Laws that they were intirely Igno-
rant of, or Rather for doing what they then thought Most for their safety. That
several of your Petitioners have wives with Large families of children who must
suffer and become objects of Expense to the community if the Present sentences be
put in execution against your Petitioners, whereas should we find favour in your
sight, Both they and we might become usefuU members to the State. That it may
please the father of mercies and Great Judge of the Universe to Dispose your hearts
to forgive as you would be forgiven, according to that Gracious Promise of our
Lord and saviour Christ, is the earnest Desire of your Petitioners who shall as in
Duty Bound ever Pray,
William M^Ginniss, Jacob Longyear,
John Van Vliet, Conrad Misiner,
his his
Silvester x Vandemark, Richard RO oakly,
mark tnftrk
Us ' Arthur A M'Kenney,
Abraham x Midgh, t i. td""'' t,
mark ° John Rappellca,
hli hi!
Andrew x Kisear, Cornelius x forler.
mark mark
19 May 1111.
Certificate of Oath of Allegiance.
[Miacel. Pap. 38 : 46.]
State of New York, ) This may Certify that on the twentieth Day of May one
Dutchess County, j Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy-seven, Asa Wall-
bridge Personally appeared and Voluntaryly took the oath of Allegiance to the State
of New York Prescribed by the Hon'''° the Convention of the Said State Contained
in their Declaration or ordinance of the tenth of this Present May. Rispecting the
offering free Pardon to those Subjects of the Said State as have gone over to the
Brittish troops &c. before me EPHRAIM PAINE,
Justice of the Peace.
taken and sworn the Day and year above Written.
Affidavit of Simon JVewall.
[Miacel. Pap. 31 : 111.]
On the last of April or the first of May 1111 which I do not at present remember
being suspecious that John Likely was a Person unfriendly to the Cause of America,
I obtained liberty of geu' Wolcott to take a Proper Person with me and call at his
House for entertainment, at the Evening my Design was to Personate one Dissa-
fected to his Country and on my way to join Gen' How and ingage in his service as
Many as posible. I went acordingly and with me Eleazer Curtis. John Likely
after we had divulg* our Business Rejoiced at it and gladly receive us as true
subjects of King gorge, many things were said by him & us Relative to the Rebel
Army and Gen' Hows, in all of which he evidently manifested a firm attachment to
and friendship for the latter but an avow* dissafection to the former calling them the
Whigs, The Rebels, the Hot Heads, tfcc.
We also told sd Likley our Design was to spy out a way in which we could bring
down a number of Men for gen' How, then likely said I have repeatedly in the course
of last winter and this spring Harboured, assisted and Pioleted King Gorge subjects
on their way to N. York and ever will when in my power assist and help the side
of Goverment, further says I have Intelligence from N. York every week, and
soon expect to see the Regulars in possession of this Place and then 'twill be better
times. I then ask'' him how and when I should find friends to my purpose and that
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were True subjects to the King that I kneed not fear to tell my Hiiisncss. he then
said Antony Umaman was a good man & true subject, also Peter Drake, lienj"
Field, one Lomaree and Fretenborough near Croten and Could help me over Croten
RLver, s"" likely gave me the strictest caution possible not to be taken by the Rebel
Guard or Army for that if we were taken we should surely be Hanged, told us (sup-
posing us to be strangers from the upper nine Partners as we told him) all the
movements of the Provential Army and of their march towards Danbury, and further
said the friends of goverment had Persons Redy when ever gen' M'^Dougal marched
to carry the intelligence to the Regulars, then walked out from his house to direct
us the way to Antony Uman. this in the morning told us which houses were Whiggs
and which subjects for our safety, we now arrive at Antony XJmans acrost Lots some-
thing Back on our Pretended Road. Antony TJmans after cautiously enquiring who
and what we were became verry frank, said he had assisted and keept in his House
many of the same design, was glad of the oppertunity, said he was a Committee man
but he could not help it that he seldom sat with them had been Drafted as a soldier
and once went a short Campaign but twas to still Peoples talk and save him self from
Trouble, he advised us not to cary enlisting orders for that all such were Hanged
that old M'Dougal was D — d sharp, sundry had been shot and Hanged and for all
most nothing, say'* he would assist us all he could but he was suspected and must
be verry Cautious, said he had directed and Piloted on their way many before us,
said he had a Quantity of Wheet which he keept for the British Army and would
not sell for this Damned Congress Trash for which he could buy nothing of any
Consequence unless some Rum or Shugar at the sutlers, said he had bought a bar
of Iron that he did not want but thought twas better than Congress money, then
Directed us to Reuben Drake as Chairman of the Committee who Antony TJman
Positively said had given Passes to people on the same Design, to secure them from
the Rebels and to enable them to pass the Rebel guard and said we were strangers
and Perhaps could not get a Pass, but he himself could, said we better not go
without a Pilot or a Pass and asign** as his reason that if we were taken by the hot
Heads we should be Hang'" went out and show^ us Particularly where to go for
Drakes, D. Strang, B. Fields, Lounsburies and Fretenbourough at Croten. we then
Passed to Reuben Drakes where were a number of men and neighbours who we
were fearful would Discover us and frustrate the Plan. My Mate now was unwell
with the Fever and ague, we were Traveling on the Road and ment soon to turn
towards the Barracks when the foresaid John Likely overtook us and said you Bet-
ter not go on the road, turn acrost that lot (Pointing to a wood) I will meet you
on yon side and direct you. we then unseen made our way to our Camps for that
night. I informed Gen' M'Dougal of what passed, his Hon' said go on by all
means, follow the Clue. I then took S. Hoskiss with me and repaired to Peter
Draks who gave us the same Intelligence and was the like friendly, from thence we
arrived at Daniel Strangs where we found everything favouring our purpose of
joining King George. D. Strang was not at home, the Family urged us to tarry
till M' Strang Returnd who they said would gladly give the best Directions Possi-
ble, he the Daniel Strang Came as we wished, told us we better not stay there
for many of the Rebels or Provintial Army came there and might be Taken up by
them, said he was very glad to help any body that was so well minded but he was
Old and could not do much on either side but wished well to and wanted to help all
he could the side of the King. Told us of the same friends on the Road before
mentioned, said we must not go in the Road to Benj" Fields but he would send
his son to show us the way Crosst lots and to go into Fields and see if he had any
Continental Officers or soldiers to misstrust us or take us up. said we must be
exceeding carefuU for the Army Hanged a good many, told us of his sons being
Executed almost for nothing, told us to call when we came back for our men which
we said we had behind coming down, said he would help us and them all he could,
wished us success and sent his son with us to B. Fields. When we arriv'' Strangs
son accordin.iT to his Fathers advice went to sec if the way was clear for us in the
House, we in tlic mean time remained at the Barn, soon Returned and Told us
]Mr Field would keep us the Night, we then entered saluted him as a friend to
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goverment. Mr Fields talked Cautiously (or in other words Consistant with Qua-
kerism), told us we were safe with him the Night but seldom could we find the time
when he had not officers or soldier of the Provincial Army in his House, said he
never ment to fight on either side, he chose to stay at home and would be glad the
liberty People would let him alone, he would hurt nobody if they would not molest
him. advised me to return home, thee (says Field) had better go home again and
let everybody alone be sure you had if the Liberty People will let thee alone, it
is a Dreadful! thing to fight and kill folks. I then told him I could not live at Home
in Peace but should be Drafted for the Continental Army and if I must fight I would
fight on the Right side and stand for my King. Fields Reply was thus — Ay, friend
thee art Right again, but thee must be exceeding carefull for if thee is taken and
caried into Peeks Kill twill go very Hard with thee, said we must go to Volen-
tine Lownsburys and we should be safe, also said the next House to his below
were Whiggs. we had better go through the lots and pass his house and all the
other Houses till we came to Croton river, were true subjects & would assist us.
Field said his Neighbourhood are almost every one true and have never done
nothing against the King, we live peaceable and dont mean to fight, says further
I do not think there is another such a neighbourhood in fifty miles, there has a
great many been along this way going to join Genii How (here I slept.) very early
in the morning Field Calls at the Bed Room and says my Friend if thee would not
be seen thee had better go soon before anybody should Come for I am afraid if thee
art known and where thou art going they (meaning the whiggs) will Distress me
and thee too. thee had better be going and get further from the Public Road, then
thee will be safe, he then directed me a crost such two lots to pass one certain
House then we might go on to Lownsbury and Fretenborough with safetj^, for all
were friends, we arrived at Breakfast time to Lownsbury. he informed us of one
Huson and one Far just below, he would direct us so we could not miss them,
twas at one Tompkins where we soon Came and found Thomas Levinus who soon
enquired our Business, we told him the old story we had told them all. God bless
you then (says Levinus) you are not the first and I hope not the last who will go over
to the Kings side. I asked for Huson. he said he was not far ofi'. that huson had
a number of men and ment to go into New York that very night and he was a
Dam'd good fellow and had another Dam'd good fellow with him meaning Far (who
I afterwards took), he further said huson was to dine with them at noon and we
had better go up yonder hill (pointing to the place which was in sight) and Ijeep a
good look out and he would send word to huson. said he was going down to Fre-
tenboroughs. he would see that Huson was notifyed. sayd Huson would be D — nd
glad to see us for he wanted to get all he could. Tompkins now came home, talk*
the same Language. I now set out for the Hill. Tomkins and Levinus promised
to go or send and call Huson. on this Hill we tarried 2 or 3 hours while they
Despaeh* a Mesenger for Huson. weary of the hill we went down to Fretenbo-
rughs half a mile below who Told us Huson was sent for and gone to see us. we
soon Returned to the hill, had not long sat before we saw four men bel.ow toward
Tomkins two in arms and two without gazing toward the hill, one of them
twirld his hat as for us to come down but we kept our station till Tompkins came
to us and said there was no danger twas Huson and his mate below (and Mr Sherad
if I mistook not), we went to them after much said and feared on both sides, we
became friends and agreed to dine togather at tomkins. Tho* Lavinus was at tabel
and God Bless"* the good luck that so many had gone and were going to How. hoped
the Dam — nd Rebels would get Defeated and more to the same import. Lent far
told us he came from the great nine partners, had been with Huson some time,
had two mates Came with him but they were taken by the Dam'd Rebels which
he swore he never would for he would fight till he Died before he would be Taken,
said his Design was to go into York, said Huson and himself could go when they
Pleas* for they knew all about the Damd Rebel Guards and they had good Guns
and amonition enough, said he ment to set out with Huson that very night but
was glad to wait till the next Monday night for our Recruits which was the Time
we agreed to meet at Tomkins House. Lent Far manifested every expression of
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joy at so many Coming to join their Party. Far said he had been in the Rebel
service but be never would again, said huson and his business was to plunder the
wliiggs and they had as good will to kill them as a Dogg. Far said he had known
many to go into N. York and many more would, said he would go and join How
himself and fight his way through the Reble guards to get there or Die. we all
Dined Heartily, Drank King George Health and Hows, confusion to Congress and
Washington, &c, then left them to join our paity.
Sworn to before me the 20'" May 1777, SIMEON NEWELL.
Philip Pell, Junr., Deputy Judge Advocate.
Petition of Levi Quimhy.
[Petitions, 33 : 524, 526.]
To the Honourable Council of Safety for the State of New York.
The Humble Petition of Levi Quiraby whose name is hereunto subscribed,
Humbly Shewit,
That whereas your Petitioner on the first of March last past met with three men
whose names entirely slipt my memory being by them persuaded to leave my habi-
tation, wife. and children and went down to New York while their on York Island
being informed by a man from New Jersey that the Honourable Convention of the
State of New York had passed an act of grace offering free pardon to subjects that
had committed treasonable acts against this State and that wood return again to
their allegiance. In consequence of said information your humble petitioner left
New York Island the 14*'' of this Instant to take the Benefit of the act of grace
pursuant to the declaration or ordinance of the Convention of the State of New
York passed the lO"" of this Instant offering free pardon to such of the subjects of
the said State as having committed treasonable acts against the same shall return to
their allegiance. Your petitioner appeared before Major Lewis Du Bois one of the
Field officers of Coll Jonathan Hasbrouck's Regiment of Militia on the 19"" of this
Instant and took the oath prescribed in said Declaration or ordinance above recited,
and herewith produce the Certificate of Major Lewis Dubois and pray the Honoura-
ble Council of Safety to pardon all and every treasonable acts and Deeds by me
committed heretofore against this State, and your petitioner begs to be restored to a
participation of all the rights, liberties and preveledges appertaining to the good
people thereof. And your Petiouer shall ever pray.
May 21, 1777. LEVI QUIMBY.
New Maelbouegh, May y' 19"" 1777.
I do hereby certify that the bearer hereof Levi Quimby has this Day appear'd
before me and took the oath of allegiance to the State of New York agreeable to a
Resolve of the Honourable Convention of the State of New York passed the 10'*
Day of this Instant as witness my hand Day and Date above.
LEWIS DUBOIS, Major.
Petition of Thomas Marston.
[Petitions, 33 : 528.]
To the Honourable the Council of Safety of the State of New York.
The memorial of Thomas Marston Humbly Sheweth,
That your memorialist after the arrival of Gen' Howe at Sandy Hook pack'd up
three Chests containing part of the wearing apparel of his children and Family with
their Linen and some Household Linen and some Shirts of his own and placed the
same under the care of M' Leroy & Capt Rulgers who where then moving their
Family & Effects into the County of Dutchess in whose custody and possession the
three chests now remain, that your memorialist altho' upon the evacuation of New
York desirous of moveing therefrom yet could not so move with his family of six
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children having shortly before lost his wife and your memorialists Father on whom
both he and his numerous family have a very considerable dependance having
desired your memorialist to continue with him, which considering the age and
Enfirmaties of his said Father your memorialist thought himself in duty bound to
do. that your memorialist hath obtained permission from General Howe to come and
apply to your Honourable Board for the said goods & Effects and your memorialist
humbly prays the Couucill of Safety will permitt him to receive the same and give
him permission to pass with them to his family who are in want of the same and
your memorialist shall ever pray
Kingston 20 May 1111. THOMAS MARSTON.
Hendrich Frey to Abraham Yates.
[MiaceL Pap. 3f : 105.]
Sir: I beg you will be pleased as soon as an opportunity offers to lay this
togather with a state of my Captivity before the Council of Saftey and I make no
doubt but shall be permitted to return to my Family who are in the greatest Dis-
tress for want of my presence I am D Sir your humble servt,
20 May, 1111. HENDRICK FREY.
To Abeaham Yates, Jun;
Parole of Henry Frey.
I Henry Frey do solemnly swear in the Presence of Almighty God that I will not
by words or Deeds give any Council, advice, directions, aid or Comfort to any the
Enemy of the United States of America which may tend in any measure prejudicial
to the said States, nor have I by myself or any other Person in my stead or at my
request sued for or by any means obtaind or received a Protection or Pardon from
Lord or General Howe or either of them or from any other Person or Persons
authorized by them or either of them for granting the same nor am I nor have I
been privy or knowing to any Plots or Conspieracies that are forming or have been
formed against the United States of America.
HENDRICK FREY.
Sworn befor me Jacob C. Ten Eyck Esq one of the Judges of the Inferior Courts
of Common Pleas for the City and county of Albany 20'" May 1777.
Jacob C. Ten Etcke.
Return of Enlisted Men.
[Misoel. Pap. 37: 101, 103.]
A Rool of the men enlisted in the service Persuant to a Resolution of the Con-
vention of the State of New York Dated April 29* 1777.
May 4'" Jacob Roosa, May 5'" Benjamin Cryspell,
Do 5 Jacob Duboys, Do 7 William Muir,
Do Do Robert Masten, Do 8 Jacob Clyn,
Do 6 Egbert Roosa, Do 14 Johannis Clyn,
Do Do David Delametter, Do Do Jacob Bunshoten.
Haklet, 2r' May 1777. pr Me : CORNELIUS DUBOIS, Lieut.
A Return of the men enlisted by Jno C. D. Witt, May 21, 1777.
Stephen Nottingham, Sergt. Jacob Van Wagenen, Hendricus Bogart,
Anthony Crispell, Hendricus Brinck, John Konstable,
Petrus Van Wagenen, Jacob T. Keator, William Hume,
Benjamin Van Wagenen, Hendrick Nukerck, Dirck Krom.
Vol. II.— 22
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Examumtion of Colonel Snyder, 3Iay 16, 1777.
[Miseel. Pap. 3Y : 19.]
Col Snyder says the Briga* orders were made out by the officers by Gen' Clin-
tons advice, he moved for the question whether the state is invaded which was
carried in the affirmative whereupon it was resolved that there are no exempts he
then Ordered his Capt' to call out all from 16 to 60 those exempted by the militia
Law not excepted. Capt. Hardenberg returns to him the List of those drafted out
of his Company among which was Charles Dewit's Negro Peet. he produced the
genl" Orders & his order to Col Elmendorph thereon — the Col being asked why
the Resolve of the Field officers was passed he said he moved it to know whether
the Exempts were to be called on. The Col being asked whether he supposed the
militia Law made it his Duty to take the members of the convention and send
them to Fort Montgomerie — says he did not supose it did — being asked whether he
did not know whether Charles Dewit was not a member of this House — answers
he did — being asked whether he did not order his inferior officer to send those
Delinquents of which Charles Dewit was one, down to Fort Montgomerie —
answers Yes but he did think the Capt wou'd have apprehended him — being asked
whether he Capt Hardenburg did not consult him on the subject of taking Colo
Dewits negro as he was unprovided with & whether he did not tell the Capt that
if they were not armed there was work enough to be done. — The Col acknowledged
that the Capt sent down the name of Charles Dewits Negro Peet, but that as the
negro was not included in the Militia Law he could not issue any order as to him —
therefore inserted the name of Charles Dewit — that he supposed the Capt would
have waited on Mr. Dewit and that if he did not chuse to let his negro go he
would have contributed some money.
On reading the return made by Capt Hardenburg to Col Snyder it appeai-s that
Dewits negro Peet was the Defaulter notwithstand'g which the Colo took upon him
in his Order to the Capt to send down the Delinquents to insert Charles Dewits
name instead of his negro knowing at the same time that W Dewit was a member
attend'g in Convention. Col Snyder was ordered to withdraw till further Orders
thereupon ordered that Gen' Scott, Mr Jay & Mr Morris be a committee to Draw
up a State of Facts on Col Snyders case and report the same without Delay.
[For Report, see Journal N. T. Prov. Cong. I. 943.]
|[MisoeI. Pap. 37 : 21.]
John Addison being Sworn and examined by & before the councel of safety for
the state of New York, deposeth & saith that on the 31°' March last a council
of officers of Brigadier Gen Geo Clintons Brigade of Militia was held at the
house of the widow Falls at Little Britain in Ulster County at which the Sd Gene-
ral was present, that the Dept acted as Clerk to the said council and that the
Buisncss of the said council was to consult and dertermain on the number of men
necessary to be taken from the Malitia for the Defence of the Forts and Pases in the
High Lands and of the manner in which they should be raised.
That the sd council were of the opinion that it would be necessary for the Pur-
pose af * to call into actual service one third part of the Malitia of Ulster & Orange.
That the sd council then came to two Resolutions which he believes are in the
words following to wit
Resolved that it is the opinion of this meeting that this State is presently invaded.
Resolved 2^ therefore that the Exempts be included in the third part of the Malitia
to be raised as above.
That while the sd council were setting this Dept by their direction and with the
assistance of the said General prepaired a Draft of Brigade Orders for calling out
the one third part of the Malitia Af 'd. that the s'* Di-aft was approved, that a paper
now shown to him by this council and which had been delivered to them by Col
Snyder as y« sd council informs him marked A & purporting to be a copy of the Sd
Brigade Orders is as he believes a true copy thereof except that the two resolutions
above mentioned relative to the States being invaded and the including Exempts in
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the said third part of the millitia af* which appears to make part of the Sd Copy-
were not inserted mentioned or recited in the original Brigade Orders aforesaid and
the Deponent saith that he does not know that the said General gave out in orders
of any kind that the sd Resolution respecting Exempts sh'' be executed — That he has
reason to believe that copies of the s'' last mentioned Resolutions w^ere not given out
with the s* Brigade Orders. That the day after the setting of the sd council this
Deponent on his way to Kingston stoped at the House of one Woods a tavern keeper
on the road where Col' Snyder overtook him. that while there Col' Snyder observed
to him that the Buisness was not yet half done for that the Brigade Orders af ^ did
not contain or mention the Resolutions af 'd respecting Exempts whom to satisfy the
people he was desirous to call out, adding that as the sd Resolution had passed in
Council it ought to have been given out in orders — that Col' Snyder asked this Dept
whether he could remember the identical words of the sd Resolutions to which the
Deponent answered that he believed he could. That then Col' Snyder produced a
copy of the Brigade Order af* and desired this Dept to add the sd Resolutions there.
That this Dept said he did not chuse to do it but that if the Col' w'd request him to
write it for him he w'd. that the Colo then requested him to do it. he accordingly
did it by writing the same at the Foot of the said Orders.
JOHN ADDISON.
Sworn and examined the 22 May 1777 in Council
and in the presence of Col' Snyder.
PiEEKE Van Coetlandt, President,
Oath of Allegiance.
[Miscel. Pap. 31 : 136.]
I do solemnly swear and declare in the Presence of Almighty God that I will
bear true faith and allegiance to the State of New York as a good subject of the
said State and will do my duty as such a subject ought to do.
May 22^ 1777 Henry Livingston; as Clerk of the County of Dutchess,
do Ephriam Paine ; as first Judge of the same.
do Zepha Piatt ; as second Judge of do.
do Melancton Smith ; as Sherif of do.
To the Council of Safety of the State of New York. I John Schenck within named
do humbly return that in obedience to the within writ I did on the 22'* May 1777
cause Ephriam Payne Esqr First Judge, Zephaniah Piatt Esqr Second Judge,
Melancton Smith Esqr Sheriff and Henry Livingston Esqr Clerk of the County of
Dutchess to take and subscribe the oath of allegiance and to take their respective
oaths of office agreable to the directions of the Ordinance within mentioned.
PouGHKBEPsiE, May 22'* 1777. JOHN SCHENCK, J'
Petition of Dennis Kennedy.
[Petitions, 83 : 522.]
Gentlemen : As a subject of this State I appear before you to beg Protection in
an affair which has already greatly distressed me, and if not prevented by your kind
Interposition has a Tendency to ruin me totally. Presuming Gentlemen that you
are chiefly acquainted with my affinity to M' Corne, it may be necessary to mention
that previous to his departure, he earnestly desired that I should come and live on
his Place, which the Commissioners of Conspiracies &° approved of and recom-
mended to the Commiss" of Sequestration who did not object. In consequence of
which I moved down there, flattering myself that in consideration of the extensive
Privileges M' Corne had obtained for those People foi^ whose removal from Long
Island he first went to solicit leave from Gen' Howe that I should remain in the quiet
possession of the Place, and such things as M" Corne left with me (by way of Recom-
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pence for two j'ears service I did him and never rec* 6* before). However he had
not been gone two days when the said Commiss" of Sequestration came & sold
every moveable Thing he had left me. They also claim a Negro man who was
particularly mentioned in the Passport to go along with his master, but as the Fel-
low was averse to going on ace' of his wife in the Country M' Corne gave him also
to me. General M"Dougall was pleas'd to favour me with the inclos'd Copy of the
Terms tfe' upon which M' Corne was permitted to remove and I trust Gentlemen
that on a Perusal of s* Copy, and in consideration of the above Facts it will in your
wisdom appear right that I should be continued on the Place, and also have the
Eifects returned me which were sold as aforesaid. I forbear to trespass any longer
on your Patience, but relying on the goodness of this worthy assembly I beg leave
to subscribe myself with the greatest Respect,
Gentlemen your most obedient humble Servant,
Saturday 24'" May 1111. DEN^ KENNEDY.
The Honb'" Council of Safety.
[Kennedy was son-in-law of Peter Corney. See his affidavit in Jour. Prov. Cong., I. 959 ; also see
post. July 4.]
Council of Safety to the Commissioner of Sequestration.
[Miscel. Pap. 31: 95.]
Kingston, May 24"" 1777.
Gent: We Inclose you a copy of a Letter of Mr Dennis Kennedy and copies of
other papers relative to the Case of himself and his father in Law Mr Corne — Our
application to you is founded on our appointment as a Committee on the subject of the
Council of Safety for this State, a copy of our appointment is also enclosed. From
a Knowledge of your character and the presumption that ought to be had in favor
of the public officers of this State. We Doubt not that you have done what appeared
to you to be your duty in exposing to sale a part of Capt Comes Effects and that in
your Intention to Deprive Mr Kennedy his Son in Law of the rest of the moveable
Effects in his possession you are also pursuing what appears to you to be your Duty
but from the inclosed papers it seems to the Council of Safety that unless some facts
are known to you of which the Council are yet ignorant that Corne's Effects ought
not to have been sold. With respect to those which remain unsold we desire you
to leave them in Mr Kennedy's possession untill you shall have reported to the
Council of Safety thro us a fuller state of facts if you are possessed of it than the
enclosed papers contains upon which you made the former sale of Part and intend
to make a future sale of the residue Effects of Mr Corne and untill you shall have
rec* the further Directions of the Council of Safety on the subject.
[Misoel. Pap. 37 : 99.]
Memd" of sundry goods the property of Peter Corne and W"" Procter sold by way
of Vandue on Wednesday ] 5"" M.ay 1777 by Sam' Drake and Israel Honeywell Com-
miss" of sequestration for Westchester County.
i^^^^3^rr'^'^^T^lMrCorne'sj;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;-;;; ^^^ J J
1 Horse of Mr Proctors, 14 o 0
2 Cows of do Mrs Morrel bot, 14 0 0
14 Sheep & 5 lambs, Mr Cornes, 13 0 0
1 old working ox, do 8 0 0
The waggon do Zek Hyatt, 8 10 0
do Cart to Old Mr Cary, 3 OO
Mr Proctors Chair to Mrs Boyd, 6 10 0
Sundrys as pr list to Den" Kennedy, 58 12 6
1 Horse belonging to Peggy Corne, 1 16 0
I certify that the above goods were sold by way of Vendue on the 15"" May 1777
at the house of Capt Peter Corne by the Commissioners above mentioned. Witness
my hand this 22'* Day of May 1777.
Wi: SAM DRAKE.
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I hereby certify that Capt Peter Corne the Day before his departure said in the
presence of some other neighbour and myself that if his Negro man York was averse
to going with his master it was his, Mr Cornes Desire and Intention to leave him
to his- son in Law Dennis Kennedy. Witness my hand 22'' May 1777.
W* DRAKE.
Bond of Elnathan Foster and Humphrey Merritt.
[Miscel. Pap. 31 : 127.]
Know all men by these presents that we Elnathan Foster and Humphrey Merrit
of Ulster County are held and bound jointly & severally unto the Treasurer of the
State of New York for the time being in the sum of one hundred Pounds of Law-
ful Money of the said State to be paid to the said Treasurer for the time being on or
before the first day of June next for the payment whereof we bind ourselves, our
Heirs, Executors & Administrators jointly and severally firmly by these Presents.
Sealed with our Seals, Dated the twenty sixth Day of May one thousand seven hun-
dred and seventy seven.
The condition of this obligation is such that if the said Elnathan Foster shall and
do forthwith proceed to his usual place of Abode and there continue to reside &
not to depart from the Bounds of his Farm untill he shall receive Permission from
the Council of Safety or future executive Power of this State for so doing and also
that in the mean time he shall not say or do any thing inimical to the Liberties of
America then this obligation to be void else to remain in full force.
ELNATHAN FOSTER,
HUMPHREY MERRITT.
Sealed & Delivered in the Presence of
Robert Benson,
John J. Mtbes.
Petition of Lieut. Jonathan Terwilger.
[Petitiong, 33 : 552.]
To the Honourable Committee for the County of Ulster :
The Petition of Jonathan Terwilger, first Lieutenant of Capt. Hardenbergh's
Company of Militia in the New Paltz Precinct Humbly Sheweth,
That your Petitioner in the night he was going to join the Guard that was sta-
tioned at the Paltz River in order to prevent Jacobus Rosa and his Company
passing it, came up with Them at unawares and got wounded by them who took
his Fuzee from him. That he hath been of his wound under the Doctor's Hands
four weeks whose Bill for the same is Thirty shillings. That Johannis Terwilger
lost his Fuzee by the said Tories at the same time, That Joseph Freer a Sergeant
of Capt Hardenbergh's said Company who the same night stood on guard at the
Paltz River, had his Musket, Bayonet, Cartouch Box, Tomehawk and Powder
Horn with half a pound powder taken from him by said Rosa and his Company,
That your Petitioner is of opinion that whereas he and the said two men of his
Company, were then in the service for the public safety they ought of right to be
retaliated by the Public for the said Losses which they have sustained. Your
Petitioner therefore prayeth that this Honourable House will take these things into
serious consideration and endeavour to procure adequate satisfaction for the said
Losses he and his said two men have sustained, And your petitioner shall ever
pray &"= JONATHAN TERWILGER.
New Paltz May 27"' 1777.
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174 DISCHARGE — LETTERS — HALF PAY. [1777
Discharge of Petrus Soefelt.
[Miaoel. Pap. 37 : 91.]
State of New York, ss.
By the commissioners for Conspiraces &c Poughkeepsie May 27 1777
Resolved that Capt Rob' Castle be requested to Dismiss Petrus Soefelt from his
confinement on Board the vessels in order for his immediate attendance before thia
board. EGB^ BENSON, ) Commiss"'
PETER CANTINE, Jr., [ ^«'»*»»«««
Robert Livingston to Anthony Rutgers.
[Miscel. Pap. 37 : 85.]
Mange of Livingston, 28 May 1777.
Sir : The L'on for a six pound Gun my -workmen have drawn and Delivered Mr
W™ Orr who is now busye with his hands to make it up & desired me to furnish
him with three pounds of powder to prove it. As I have it not I desired him to apply
to you for it. Wish you to supply him. you will know from him when it will be
finished and when he had best send it which please to Direct him. if this should
answer he may be induced to try his skill on a 9 or 12.
I am sir Your Most H Serv*
M' Anthony Rutgeks. ROB. LIVINGSTON.
Commissary Henry to John McKesson.
[Miaoel. Pap. 38 : 50.]
FiSHKiLL, 30"" May 1777.
D° SiK : I shall again request you to mind, the President, to have the Buckskin
Breeches, along with the Stockings and Shoes Send down to the Fishkill Landing.
If not already sent, the Boatman, or whatever person may have Charge of them, must
deliver them at Major Bushe's. please advise me of this matter. Necessity urges
my pressing so strongly for these things, application having been twice made Since
my return for breeches by the different Regiments. As I have rec* no account of
the last parcels of Blankets deliver* in Store, by your County Committees, am wait-
ing an answer to know, how I am to dispose of them agreable to a Resolve pass'd
10*'' TJlt° The particulars of which please be referr'd to.
D'' Sir, I am Respectfully Your Most Obed' Humble Servt.
John M°Kisson, Esq. JOHN HENRY.
Provision for Thomas Done.
[Miscel. Pap. 39 : 95.]
Kingston in Ulster County, May 31" 1777.
The Council of Safety have for the present & until further order directed their
Secretariesto advance to the Bearer Thomas Done, a Blind & Maimed Soldier, who
received his misfortune in the Continental Service in Canada, the Continental
allowance of half pay resolved by Congress to be allowed such disabled Soldiers.
Therefore the said Thomas Done is hereby allowed to draw by some respectable
Inhabitant or to call personally on the said Secretaries or one of them for his half
pay only until further order.
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1111] LETTER — AFFIDAVIT — PETITION 1 75
Major Wis7ier to Abraham Ten Broeck.
[Misoel. Pap. 3Y : 45.]
Kingston, Sunday Morning, May — 1111.
Dear Sir : Nothing but unavoidable nessatys would have justefyed my applica-
tion for leave of absence at this time But the accounts from the other side of the
River indused me to Return home and will Be here again as soon as possable and at
the same time take the liberty humbly to submit it to the honourable Convention
wheather the appointment of Judges and Clarks for the Respective Counties at this
time will not Be Productive of more hurt than good. However, if the Convention
Should be of a Different opinion and Proceed to the appointment I Doe most
heartily Beg that the appointment for the County of Orange may be put of as I am
shure the People of that County in general are of opinion that no offisers ought to
Be appointed till the Consticution is put in motion Except such as are absolutely
nesesary for that purpose I have spoak to my two Colleagues and I believe they
are of my opinion. I am Sir your Humble Servant,
HENRY WISNER.
A^ldavit of Thomas Pettit.
[Misoel. Pap. 3t: 145.]
Thomas Pettit being sworn saith that he this morning heard Johannas Freer say
that the Committee of this town found a great deal of fault with the Council of
Safety and that if the Council went on as they had done they would not be a
House much longer and this Dep' asked him where he heard it. he said from the
Committee and further the Dep' said not. THOMAS PETTIT.
Sworn in Council the 31" May \111
before me
Pierre Van Coktlandt, Pres'
Johannas Freer being sworn saith that the Contents of the affidavit aforesaid of
Thomas Pettit are true except that instead of the Committee of this Town he told
M'' Pettit it was the Committee of Marble Town who were displeased with the
Council of Safety and this Dep' further said that Cornelius Jack one of the members
of the s* Committee told this Dep' yesterday that the Committee af were much
displeased at the Council having discharged Wilhelmas Merkle & others and that
if the Convention went on that way in a week or a fornight they would be no Con-
vention, and further said not.
Sworn 31 May 1111. JOHANNES FREER,
Pierre Van Cortlandt, Pres'
Petition of Levi and Nathaniel Quinby.
[Petitions, 33 : 303.]
Reputed Sir : I am a Prisoner confined in this jail Transmitted from New Wind-
sor here, I came from York on a Procklamation* Issued by Major Gen' Putnam &
when we Arived at whome we Immedieately went to the Committee of New Mol-
borough and the regularly Examind us Both and told us to go to our whomes and
there Quietly & peacably remain but malicious People tuk us up notwithstanding,
the Committee Cleard us & sent us here as you are a gentleman of Probity we
humbly pray of you to order us to be brought before you in order that we may
know what we may depend on, Sir your complyance will ever be acknowled
By your most Obedient
LEVI QUINBY.
To the Hon"' Jno. Scott, Esq. NATHANIEL QUINBY.
* Act of Grace passed 10 May, lilt.
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Report of the Committee to devise Means for Securing the Southern Frontier.
[Uiscel. Pap. 39 : 295.]
Your Committee to whom it was reforred to report ways and means for securing
the Southern Frontiers of this State and the Southwestern part of Connecticut Beg
Leave to report.
That your Committee are informed Gen' Washington hath placed six hundred
Troops as an advanced Post at Hackinsack and that Gen' George Clinton hath
ordered out by Virtue of the Powers to him committed so many of the Militia of
the Counties of Ulster and Orange as will enable him to place four hundred men
in the pass through the Highlands and eight hundred in the Forts, which in the
opinion of your Committee will effectually prevent Depredations of the Enemy in
the Southwestern Frontier of this State.
That your Committee are of Opinion three thousand men will be necessary for
the effectual defence of the Eastern Pass, the County of West Chester and the
South western Frontier of Connecticut to be stationed as follows to wit : One thou-
sand at Peekskill, six hundred at Croton Bridge, five hundred at Turkey Hole, five
hundred at Wards and four hundred to range from Wards to East Chester, New
Rochelle, the White Plains and Croton Bridge while four hundred of those stationed
at Croton Bridge proceed to Turkey Hole & thence to Wards so as that the whole
of the number stationed at Croton Bridge, Turkey Hole & Wards may Do Duty in
Rotation as Rangers in Manner aforesaid.
Wherefore in the opinion of your Committee it will be proper to submit to Gen'
M'^Dougall and Gen. George Clinton the above arrangement and request of them to
concert Measures for procuring a sufficient number of Men by Virtue of the Powers
committed to Gen' Clinton in addition to the other Troops expected at Peekskill to
effect the purposes aforesaid.
That in addition to the means above set forth it will be proper to request of his
Excellency Gen' Washington to order the Troops now raising in the Eastern States
to rendezvous at Peekskill by Companies so as to form a considerable Body of men
there for the Purpose of Strengthening the Grand Army or by Diversion toward
New York impede the Efforts of the Enemy in New Jersey as Occasion may be.
All which is nevertheless submitted.
SiK : I am directed by the Convention of this State to inform your Excellency of
the measures by them taken for the Purposes of defending the Forts and Passes
in the Highlands and Securing the exposed Frontiers of this State & those of New
Jersey and Connecticut. The Convention are extremely sorry to observe that while
they are thus making efforts replete with Danger to the future Resources of this
State they have great Reason to fear that their utmost Exertions will be insufficient
to answer the Good Purposes intended by them.
_ It is further submitted to your Excellency's superior judgment whether some con-
siderable advantages would not be derived from oi-dering the new Levies in the
Eastern States immediately to repair by Companies to Peekskill as it might hasten
the Completion of such Levies, open the Means of Speedily reinforcing the Grand
Army, awe the Enemy and create occasionally some useful Diversions.
I am further to inform your Excellency that the Convention have taken the most
effectual means m their Power to fill the Battalions directed to be raised within this
State which would have been Completed before this late Hour if the number of
Batteau Men necessary in the northern Department &, the recruiting officers
of Colonels Hazen's, Warner's and James Livingston's Regiments, together with the
high Bounty offered by the Eastern States had not utterly drained us of men.
I have the Honor to be, «&c.,
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Inventory of Effects taken from Tories,
[Miacel. Pap. 36 : StO.]
Tory Grain.
Ride to New Windsor. To Kingwood.
124 Bushels of Rye, 110 Bushels Wheat,
44 Do of Wheat, 32 Do Rye,
168 142
Besides which was fed to the Ulster, Orange County Light Horse, and all the
Continental Horse and Cattle.
The under mentioned taken by the Militia of Genl George Clinton's Brigade.
1 Black Horse at Cap' Slutts.
3 Do imployed in the work at N. Windsor.
2 Do at Esopus in care of Capt Hasbrook and Genl Dumond.
2 Cows at Cap' Slutts in the Clove.
Should be sold and Genl George Clinton be requested to buy such parts as he
shall have occasion to buy of for publick use.
Taken with Zabriski Duremus & Rider, 15 Horses viz :
9 at Major Duboises in Bethlem on Charges p' Day.
1 Returned to Duremus by order of Genl Clinton.
1 In Charge of a Serg' of y° Orange 'L. Horse by s* order.
2 In Charge of Genl Clinton.
1 in Charge of Col° Paulling.
1 Sent to Jersey to Genl Mifflin.
15 In all.
D'' to Commissioner for detecting Conspiracies.
N. B. 12 Continental Horses sent to be wintered out by order of Col Duer out
of which I think there will not be above four fit for service against Spring. They
being small. Old and so much abused.
1 Horse died of the Botts.
1 Do Died in charge of Lieut Yeoman of Capt. Hasbrooks Company of Rangers,
at or Neigh Paramas.
Mr Duer's Care.
Report on the Letter of Isaac Sheldon and others.
[Misoel. Pap. 39 : 281.]
Your Committee to whom was referred the consideration of a Letter subscribed
by Isaac Sheldon, Theodore Van Wyck and Henry Livingston, Jun'. Commissioners
of Sequestration [for Dutchess County] do thereon report — That it is their opinion,
that the augmentation of the Salary of the Said Commissioners, at this time, would
be attended with disagreeable consequences, as it would authorize every other
officer or Set of officers now in the Service of this State to Complain of their wages,
and to expect success from a similar application.
Certificate in favor of Simon Laroy.
[Miscel. Pap. 38 : 60.]
PoTjGHKEEPsiE, DoTCHES CouNTT, the 2 June \1i1.
These are To Certify whom it may Concearn that Simon Laroy who has been To
the Enemay and is Returned to His Elegiance Has Taken the oath of Allegiance to
the State of New York and faithfully promised to Defend The Same with His Life
and Fortune. Given under my hand,
Simon Lekot. JOHN FREAR, Coll.
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Petition of John B. Dicmond.
[Petitions, 33: 620.]
To the Honb'" the Council of Safety for the State of New York.
The Petition of John B. Dumont, Humbly Sheweth,
That your Petitioner was taken Prisoner at his own House, and from thence con-
veyed to Albany where he remained on parole for Eleven days, from thence (with-
out being cliarged with any Crime) he was ordered on board one of the vessels at
Esopus landing where he is now keept in close confinement, and that your Peti-
tioner is in no way conscious of ever doing the least injury to his Country but on
the contrary has at all Times assisted it to the utmost of his power. He therefore
humbly begs your Honourable Board would be pleased to enquire into the cause of
his commitment, for as he knows of no grounds on which he could reasonably be
apprehended or Confined, He humbly begs he may be acquainted with any accusa-
tion that may have been brought against him, if any such there be. And your
Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.
GEsEPUs LANDING, 4'" June 1777. JOHN B. DUMOND.
Petition of John Mufed and others.
[Petitious, 30: 345.]
Kingston, Wednesday morning, June 7 [1777].
Your Petitenors Humbaly Showeth you the Hon' Cort that we have been Con-
fined Sume time and our Monney Is Interly gon and without the Hellp of our fellow
prisners we Should have Soler'' Long agow we your Petitenors Humbaly and
ardently beg of you the Hon' Cort to take our unhappy Sitevation to Consideration
and your Poor Petitenors as In duty boun will Ev. Pray.
They Petitenors names hearunto Subscribed.
JOHN MUFED,
To they Counsel of Sefty for the States of New-York.
JAMES BEGGS,
ISAAC LOGWOOD.
Proclamation for a Day of Fasting and Prayer in the State of Vermont.
[Miscel. Pap. 38 : 54.]
Since God has been pleas'd, in his wisdom to Visit the Inhabitants of this Land
with his Just Judgments, by Suffering our Unnatural Enemys to wedge war ag''
us ; The Pestilence to prevail, & the many other Calemitys w'' which Ave are now
threaten'd as a just reward for the many prevaling Sins Commited against the
Divine Law we have SuiBcient reason to believe Calls aloud on us his people for
Solemn fasting & prayer. We have therefore thought fit to appoint & Do hereby
appoint Wednesday the IS"* day oi June Instant to be observed as a day of publick
fasting & prayer throughout this State and do Earnestly Reconiend it to the good
people thereof to Observe the Same as Such That we may humble our hearts before
God & Implore Him to avert the Impending Judgments, Remove the sword of our
Unatural Enemys from Us, Sanctify the awful frowns of Divine providence. Grant
His blessing on our Councils & arms & Direct our Generals, Guard this State from
the Invasions of the Savages, Direct in our Elections of members for Establishing
Government, Bless the Labour of our hands, Grant Suitable Seasons for the year
for seed time & harvest & Crown this year with His goodness. Revive Religion
& Virtue — Bless the Ministers of the Gospel & water His Churches with "His
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heavenly grace. And it is hereby Recomended to all the good people of the State
to abstain from Servile Labour & Recreation on said day.
Given at Winsor in the State of Vermont in general Convention 7"" day of Juno
Anno 1777. Sic Subscribitur. By Order,
Jonas Fea, Secry. JOSEPH BOWKER, President.
That the above is a true Copy is Certyfy'd by
June 7'" Thos. Clark & Maetin Powel, Assistant Clerk.
Trial of John Lihely and Anthony TJmans.
[Misoel. Pap. 36: 615.]
Proceedings of a General Court Martial held at Peekskill by order of the Hon"'"
Brigadier General M'^Dougall.
Col' Henry B. Livingston, President.
L' Col' Wisenfels, Cap' Allen,
Regnier, Tuokerman,
Mead, Pell,
Major Sedgwick, Pearcy,
Cap* Jackson, Titus,
Willington, Beasley,
Capt Benj Walker, Judge Advocate.
John Likely was brought before the Court and charged with Treason against the
State of New York in adhering to tlie King of Great Britain, at open War with the
United American States aiding and abeting the unnatural War against them,
declaring they had & would do It, comforting the Enemies of these States and
acting as Spies & Agents for the Enemy.
The Prisoner on his Ai-raignment pleads not Guilty.
Simon Newell being sworn says that on or about the 2 May hearing that the
Prisoner was an Enemy to the States, he went to his House & pretended he was
going to join Gen' Howes Army. The Prisoner after welcoming them on their
Design said he had repeatedly in the Course of last Winter & the Spring, Har-
boured, Assisted & Piloted King Georges Subjects on their way to New York &
ever would while in his Power assist & help by every means the side of Government
(meaning the Government of the King of Great Britain), he said that a Night or
two before Thirteen had passed on their way to New York — in speaking of the Army
of the States he treated them as Rebels, told the Evidence the road he should take to
avoid the Rebel Army and if they were detected, they would be hanged— said further
that he should have joined the Enemy himself before if it had not been for his Family
— told the Evidence he had Intelligence from New York every week — Piloted them
part of the way & told them at what houses to call on their way down & not to
stop at some particular Houses he mentioned for they were Damnd Whigs, on offer-
ing him some Money of the States in pay for his Entertainment the Prisoner said
he did not care whether he took it or not for it was Damnd Trash, he could buy
nothing of any Consequence with it. that he expected the Enemy would come
soon & then it would be worth nothing. Eleazar Curtis was with him.
Eleazar Curtis being Sworn Confirms the above Evidence & says further that the
Prisoner told them that a whole Regiment had deserted from us to the Enemy.
Sam' Hodgkiss being Sworn says that about the 29"' April he went to the
Prisoners House in Company with Amsey Hart — they told the Prisoner they were
going to New York to join the Enemy, he seemed much pleased with their inten-
tions, gave them directions at what Houses to stop on their way down, told them
Twenty or Thirty had gone down a few days before chiefly Armed, he said he had
afibrded such sort of People meaning those were going to the Enemy, all the assist-
ance in his Power, that he should have gone to the Enemy, himself but for his
Family — when they left him he wished them success & directed them which way to
go. The Prisoner further told them a party of the Rebel Army had been out. thaf
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if they meet any of them they must say they were going to join the American Army
at Peeks Kill — that if they were detected it would go hard with them.
Amsey Hart being sworn confirms the above & further says that the Prisoner told
them a Party had lately gone in under arms, that on their way they joined another
body who were going in and made together two or three Hundred. The Prisoner
told them that Howes Army filled much faster than the American Army, that he
expected the Enemy would be in possession of that part of the Country in less than
Six weeks, said he would warrant it — further told them that a great many had been
from Nine Partners at his House on their way to New York. Speaking of the
American Army he called them Rebels and Yankies — told the Evidence if they
were taken up they might get off if they had no writings.
The Prisoner in his Defence says the Evidence Newell & Curtis came to his
House one Evening, it was rainy, they asked to stay all Night, talked of going
towards North Castle or the White Plains, asked him if there was any danger,
he told them he understood there was no difficulty for that Gen' M'^Dougall gave
passes to those who preferd going to New York — says that the next morning they
told him they intended to bring down a Company of men. says he then turned them
off the Road and sent them to Anthony Umans one of the Committee in order that
they might be apprehended. Umans did not think himself able to take them &
directed them to Reuben Drake his Lieutenant but they did not go there. Denies
that he ever' said he had afforded assistance to the Enemy or that he ever called the
Army Rebels — says the reason of his giving them directions to particular Houses
was because they were people that were well known on the Road, that the reason
of his giving them any directions was because he was afraid of them, that all sort
of people eartie to his House and altho' he should have said he had acted, it did
not prove that he had. Says he is a Scotchman born, dreaded these times as he had
seen the like before in Scotland and was therefore esteemed Disaffected by the
Friends to the Country.
He called W" Gee to his Character who being Sworn says he lives about three
Miles from the Prisoner — that the Prisoner is generally esteemed a Friend to the
Government of the King of Great Britain — he has heard the Prisoner say he did
not chuse to tight on either Side — does not know that he ever aided or assisted the
Enemy, never heard him wish ill to the American Army or Cause. The Evidence
further says there is no Road from the Prisoners to Anthony Umans. it is East
across the Lotts — says further that last Spring the prisoner refused to sign the
Association — says that Umans is a Committee Man & is look'd upon as a friend to
America.
The Court having considered the Evidence are of Opinion he is guilty of the
Charge and do therefore sentenes him to receive One hundred Lashes on his bare
back & be imjirisoned during the War.
Anthony Umans was brought before the Court & accused of Treason against the
State of New York — in adhering to the King of Great Britain, at open War with
the United American States Aiding & abeting the unatural War against them,
declaring he had & would do it, comforting the Enemies of these States and acting
as a Spy & Agent for the Enemy.
The Prisoner on his arraignment plead not Guilty.
Simon Newell being Sworn says he went to the House of the Prisoner told him
he was on his way to New York, the prisoner welcomed him on that account told
him that he had Harbourd, assisted & Piloted many who were going to the
Enemy and would still do it but must begin to be very wary for he began to be
suspected — the Prisoner advised to get a pass from Reuben Drake who he said was
a firm friend to the Government & could give them a pass to pass the Rebel Guards
— that he had before granted the like passes — said he was not sure he could get a pass
from Drake, as he grew very suspicious, but was sure he could get one himself, he
advised them not to go without a pass or Pilot for if they were taken they would
Certainly be hanged, said he would have gone himself to Pilot them but was afraid
as he began to he suspected, that he had a Quantity of Wheat in Store for the
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British Army that he would not sell it for Congress Money which he called Trash,
said he had been in the Army last year but was forced & never did them any good
nor never intended it — he gave the Evidences particular Directions at what houses
to call on his way down, told him to apply to one Vredenburg at Crotonfor that he
had Canoes & horses to help people that were going to the Enemy. The Evidence
further says the Prisoner told him the plan of getting a Company of men down
was good provided it could be done safely, but if he was detected he would certainly
be hanged.
On being asked by the Prisoner if he did not advise him to desist from going to
the Enemy & go back, The Evidence says, he advised them not to go without they
would go with Safety — says Eleazar Curtis was with him —
Eleazar Curtis being Sworn says he went to the prisoners House in Company with
the Evidence^Newell told the Prisoner they were directed to him, that their
Design was to go to New York, The Prisoner told them there was much diiEculty
in going that they had began to be very severe at Peeks Kill, had hanged one &
shot the two who were going to Desert to the Enemy, said he was a Committee
man but had never acted — that Genl or Lord Howe knew he had never acted for
that his name had been sent in to him he directed them to Reuben Drake told them
that Drake had given passes to go to New York but was grown very shy said that
in their way to Drakes they would pass one or two Houses, that they must not stop
there for they were Damnd Whigs, Directed them across the Lotts said it was a
blind Road & they would not meet any body that if they were taken by the Whigs
it was likely they would be hanged or Shot, that he had some wheat but would not
sell it for Continental Currency as he could buy nothing of any consequence with
it, he represented in the Strongest Terms the Danger of going do^vTl & advised
them not to go without they thought they could do it with Safety.
The Prisoner in his defence says that the Evidence came to his house, that when
they told him their intentions of going to the Enemy he was struck with a Dread,
represented to them the Danger of going, told them they would be hanged and
advised them to go back, but they still seemed resolutely bent on going — he then
began to suspect that they came as Spies to find out what he was & therefore
thought it best to join with them & told them he had assisted men who were going —
says when they went away he directed them to Reuben Drakes that they might be
taken up as Tories — Denies saying he would not sell his Wheat for Continental
Currency — nor does he know any such man as Vredenburg or ever directed any
body there.
Called W" Gee to his character who being Sworn says he is a Neibour of the
Prisoners — The Prisoner is generally look* upon as a Friend to America, is one of
the Committee for the present, that he has been out with the Militia on a General
Call but did not go willingly. The Court having Considered the Evidence are of
opinion that the Prisoner is Guilty of the Charge and do therefore Sentence to
recieve One Hundred Lashes on the Bare Back & be Imprisoned during the
Present War.
A debate then arose Concerning the propriety of this Court trjdng State Pris-
oners & upon motion it was carried that a Committee of five be appointed to draw
up a Petition to Gen' M°Dougall stating their objections & praying to be released
from the like Trials for the future and a committee was accordingly appointed and
the Court adjourned till tomorrow afternoon 3 O clock.
Friday 3 O clock.
The court being met according to adjournment the Committee brought in the
Draught of a Petition to Gen' M'Dougall which being read was approved off orderd
to be enterd on the proceedings of the Court and is as following viz —
May it please your Honor.
Sir: Altho' this Court have sat and have already tried some of the States Pris-
oners brought before them according to several Resolutions of the Convention of
the State of New York made in July 16"" 1776, in April 1" 17"" and 21"' to try all
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persons taken without the Eueniys Lines owing allegiance to this State or not act-
ing in open War against the United States of America, adhearing or abetting the
King of Great Britain or his Armies &"
Yet, Since these last Trials Doubts have arisen within this Court, were debated
and after having been legally considered concerning the propriety of our determing
the fate of our fellow Creatures, by virtue of the above mentioned Articles or
Resohitions, this Court Resolved to apply to your Honour for Dispensation or a
suspension of Trying any more of those Prisoners, finding the impropriety of pro-
ceeding further against them for the reasons hereafter mentioned.
Tliat State Prisoners should and ouglit to be tryed by a Court of this State where
they should have all the priviledges of the Law, as Freeman, & that which was once
so much boasted of to be the Constitution of Englishmen viz that of Trial by
Jurymen of the Vicinity and Council and further we fear whilst we are Strngling
for the Sacred "JsTame of Liberty we are establishing the fatal Tendency to Despotism.
That Martial Law prescribes us an obligation by which we bind ourselves in the
most Solemn manner strictly to adhere to the Articles of War which the above
mentioned Resolutions are not a part of nor approved by Continental Congress as
an addition to the said Articles. Then of necessity we are obliged to create a new
form of Oath as was done in the Case of those Prisoners heretofore mentioned, the
propriety of which might be in Question, For although we are empowered by
the Convention to try such Offenders by a set of men who have an undoubted right
to invest Judicial powers, yet they have given us nothing but Resolutions & have
pointed out crimes without giving us instructions or prescribing us any other Rules,
but the Articles of War which we must entirely lay aside in such Casses.
As those State Prisoners are unacquainted with the Articles of War we cannot
try them as a Court Martial nor are they acquainted with the nature of Martial
Law & many of them with none at all.
Then what are we [to] do ? to examine them only, to take cognizance of their
Crimes by Evidence and it is all, as it is the case with some of them, That skilled
persons have been sent among them to draw the Substance of their Stupidity and
Ignorance by which means some of those offenders are made Evidences against
themselves and if they plead at all to the Charge alleged against them it is a pure
retaliation of nonsense or reason? which prove oftner against them than for them.
Another objection to the propriety of those Tryalls is that in all Civil courts of
Justice it has been practised to allow the Criminal Councill.
The States have a prosecutor in the Judge Advocate whom the Prisoner is by no
means upon a footing with, as it most commonly happens that his Stupidity is so
great as to incapacitate him from making a Defence of the Crime alleged to him in
the course of Evidence which if ilucidated by an eminent Lawyer would inevitably
bring him off Clear. From this above mentioned inconsistancy of Trial this Court
see the necessity of applying to your Honour for leave to be releaved from trying
State Prisoners any more, unless that the name of Court Martial should be changed
to that of Judicature, the Prisoners allowed an Advocate to plead in their behalf, a
Jury, and the members of the Court Sworn by the Rules of Civil Law &"
By order of the Court,
HENRY B. LIVINGSTON, President.
Honorable Brigadier Gen' M°Douga.ll.
And then the Court adjourned till tomorrow morning Ten Oclock.
BEN WALKER, Judge Advocate, P. T.
Petition of Conrad Ring and Jeremiah Teter.
[Petitiong, 33 ; 518.]
We your Petjnors Hubaly Soweth that we have been Confind in Cloas Goal for
sometime which is a great dameg to our Solvs and the Cuntery and the Reason why
we Came hear we dow not know. Your Petitnors humbaly begs your Hon would
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give us a heeai-ing. Your Petitnors are freely willing to be subjects under the late
net of grace, so that the may be admitedto Return to our wives and helples children
your Petitnors most ardently Intreats this Honorabel bord will take our Distresed
seetuation to your Hon Consideration and your Petitnors as in Duty bound will ever
pray. CONRAD RING,
Kingston, June 10'" 1117. JEREMIAH TETER.
Petition of Thomas IlacMen.
[Petitions, 33: 514.]
Your Humbel Pelionner Gentlemen I have bin Confind a grat wile and for that I
am clear of and I think Every hard of it that you Dont have some Pitty on me for
I wish the States as well as any man and allwase Did my Duty in the behalf of the
States and allwase in tend it and it is every hard for it has cost me Twenty Pounds
and my money is all gone, and I hope that you will Purpose some way that I may
goe to my Family for I have a great Desier of it and will remain your most bedent
Frend, THOMAS HADDEN.
Kingston, June 11"' 1111.
Petition of John Savage.
[Petitions, 33 : 508.]
To the Honourable the Council of Safety for the State of New York.
The Petition of John Savage now a Prisoner in Kingston Goal, most Humbly
Sheweth.
That your Petitioner hath been Longe Confind in a Loathsome Prison and that
your Petitioner Is Conscious to himself that his Present sufferinge hath been more
ocationed by private malice, ill Advice and Constrant than by his own Free and
Voluntary choise. Your Petitioner Ever has been and still is Desirous of nothing
more then to Be a Leige Subject to a good and wholsome Constitution, and is
happey under all his sufferings that he Eaver had the approbation of honesty and
Plane and open Semplicity and your Petitioner Doubts not but this Honourable
Council is fully sattisfyed that the Sever and Rigorous measures made use of by
some men in power and maney others to gratify some private spite or sinister
veiws has Caused many persons to Leave their Nearest and dearest Connexions and
seek an asylum which otherwise they would not have Done. Your Petitioner
therefore humbly prays that he may have the Benefit of the Late Act of grace, be
suffred to return to his Distrest wife and helpless childuen if Not your Petitioner
again most humbly and ardently entreats this honourable Board will take the case
of a poor Distrest prisoner under ther most humane and Clement Consideration and
grant to him such Relief as in their humanity and mercy shall seeme meet and your
most humble and Distrlst Petitioner as in Duty Bound shall Ever pray.
Kingston, June 11"" 1111. JOHN SAVAGE.
Commissary Henry to John McKesson.
[Miscel. Pap. 38 : 62.]
FiSHEiLL, 11"» June 1111.
D' Sir : I have again taken, the Liberty to jogg your memory, about Sending the
Buckskin Breeches, together with whatever Stockings & Shoes, may be Stor^ at
Kingston : also, the Canteens which Co' John Lasher, Sent up sometime ago to
Esopus thro' mistake, from Mr Bogardus's ; you will please order these things to be
deliver'' Major Bush, as for the former, I must confess hare but a Very Slender
opinion of. Should the articles of Cloathing not be Forwarded immediately, this
way, it will I find be altogether fruitless to make any farther application; indeed I
must confess have been greatly disappointed about their not coming ere this ; it
has been my Study to Silence the Clamours of unthinking Soldiers as much as pos-
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sible, but unless they are supplied, they will ever continue their old musick — I
have applied some time ago for more money, Since have rec* no answer, about that
therefore would humbly beg you woud i-emind the President to have that matter
Settled, as, by Contract, there is a quantity of Tow Cloth to be in, the 15"^ Inst. &
Should there not be Cash in my hands before its coming to hand, will not be able
to purchase ; I do assure you it is at present, our Chief want ;
Your compliance in this will Oblige your Friend
& Very Humble Servt.
JOHN HENRY.
Petition of John ITorlz, Junr.
[Petitions, 33: 516.]
To the Honourable the Council of Safety.
Gentlemek : I the subscriber beg leave to inform you that I have receiv'd a
Letter from my wife yesterday, by means of which she informs me that she is in a
Bad State of Health, and is very desirous of seeing me. I Likewise understand by
said Letter that my mother has her usual uneasy turn again, at which time the
whole Family is Commonly in Distress. She has been out of her senses for the
space of fourteen years. There is not a man at home at present by which you may
Judge in what Distressing condition they are, I am the only person in the whole
Family that is able to make her Easy. Gentlemen I shall ever look upon it as a
great part of humanity in you if you will grant me a furlough upon parole for some
days in order to do the best in my power for a Distress'd family and I shall be
jDunctual to return at your pleasure. I live in the East German Camp about twenty
miles from here well known by M' Abraham Yates Jun"' Esq' one of the members
of said Council of Safety.
Gentlemen I thought proper to let you know the Distance from here that if in
case you should comply to my request you would know the better what time to
allow me as it will take me Two days to go and come back. I further sincerely
Intreat you that if you will grant my request to let me know as soon as possible.
In hopes of being heard I subscribe myself Gentlemen, your most humble Servant.
EsoPFS Goal, June the 12"^ 1777. JOHN KORTZ, Jun'
Petition of Samuel Freligh.
[Petitions, 33 : 512.]
The Humble Petition of Samuel Frealigh now a Prisoner in your Goale of Kingston
Shewith.
That your Pelt' is sorrey for the Crime that he has Ben Cornsearned in and is not
able to support himself wherefor your petf hopes that your Honnerable Counsal
will Teako your pett" Case into Consideration as your petf never was but a frind
to America and is Resolved to Be all ways a True Frend to the United Stats of
America. Gentelmen I hope that your Honnerable Counsal will Teake your pett"
Case into Consideration and your petf will as in Duty Bound Ever Pray.
Kingston, June 13'" 1777. SAMUEL FRELIGH.
Petition of Jan JPreer.
[Petitions, 33: 510.]
Esopus Town, June the 13, 1777
To the Honourable the Council of Safety.
Gentlemen : I the subscriber do hereby most humbly request of your honours
to let me go home I am willing to give sufficient Bail for my appearance or go upon
parol just as you please. In hopes of Being heard, I subscribe myself,
Gentlemen, Your most humble Servant,
JAN FREER.
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Petition of Elnathan Foster.
[Petitions, 33: 608.]
Esopirs Goal, June the 13, 1777.
To the Honourable the Council of Safety.
Your Petitioner begs Leave to return Thanks for the Privilege he hath received
at your hands & Begs further leave to inform you that he is in a bad state of health
and almost out of money & boarding he cannot get here. Therefore does most
sincerely Intreat you to give him the Liberty to go to his Sister at the New Palse.
I am Gentlemen, Your sincere friend & very Humble Servant,
ELNATHAN FOSTER.
Report on two Soldiers of the 8" Albany Megiment.
[Misoel. Pap. 38 : 48.]
Upon Application made to us the Subscribers and Commiss* Officers of the 4*
Company of the 8"" Regiment in the County of Albany, to send to the Honourable
Council of Safety the Characters and Behaviour of George Dader and Coenrad
Ring, Soldiers of the aforesaid Company.
We do hereby Certify, that the aforesaid George Dader and Coenrad Ring have
from time to time neglected their Duty to this State (Except their Monthly train-
ings) for which they have been fined, and more Especially the aforesaid Coenrad
Ring having allways ill Behaved and Shewn himself unfriendly to his Officers ; But
while they have been reputed good Neighbours, and never absconded or fled to the
Wood, and never have been found confederated in any conspiracy against the State,
We are in hopes, they might see their Errors, and perhaps prove for the future
good Subjects to the State, and Do therefore hereby Recommend them as such.
Given under our hands, at Clatekack, this 13"" June 1777.
JACOBUS PHILLIP, Capt"
PETER WIESSMER, 1" Ueut.
JEREMIAH JOHN MULLERY, Ideut.
Petition of Angus McDonnell and William Pemherton.
[Petitions, 33 : 502.]
To the Honourable the Council of Safety of the State of New York.
The Memorial of Lieu' Angus McDonnell & William Pemberton, Sheweth,
That your Memorialists being sent here by the Committee of the City & County
of Albany without a hearing, or reason to us given, hope to be so far favour'd
by the Honourable Council as to apear before them & answer for themselves to
whatever crimes may have been laid to their Charge. If the Honourable Council
have matters of greater moment to consider, your Memorialists begg. to be deliverd
from this Intollerable place^ and disposd of as may appear most feasible to the
Council, and we on our part are ready by parole or other security to apear when-
ever Call'd for.
We your Memorialists subscribe
Your very Hum' Servants,
ANGUS M'=DONNELL, Lieu'
Kingston Jail, June 17'" 1777. W. PEMBERTON.
Petition of Dr. Johannes Ansem.
[Petitions, 33 : 492.]
To the Honorable the Council of Safety for the State of New York.
The Petition of Johannis Ansem, Sheweth
That unfortunate for myself, and more so for my Family I have been long in close
confinement, a situation in which I cannot either do good to myself my Family (who
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are in a suifermg condition from my absence) nor to the cause of America, which I
most heartily espouse. Punishment is intended only to reclaim, whereinsoever I
may have been culpable I do sihcerely retract and pray your Honorable Body to
take my case into your most serious consideration, and permit me a hearing. I am
heartily willing to comply with any Terms which you in your wisdom shall deem
proper or necessary, that so I may have my Enlargement and be permitted to return
to my Family. What I have already suffered is not altogether unknown to you.
Let that suffice for my past offences. And your Petitioner as in Duty bound shall
ever pray. JOHANNES ANSEM.
Kingston, 17"" June 1111.
[Petitions, 33: 494.]
To all whom it may Concern,
This is to certify that Doctor Johannes Ansem has resided among us upward of
eleven years, during which term he has conducted himself with Reputation, and that
from the Beginning of the present contest with England till he (unfortunately for
himself) left Col' Jacob Hornbeck when call'd down to Ramapaugh, he always and in
all Respects appear'd to be a steady Friend to the American Cause. Witness our
Hands in Rochester this IQ* Day of June 1777.
~ ------ Laurens Hoornbeek,
Frederick Vendemerken,
Jacob D. W. SmKer,
Gideon Hoornbeek,
Jacob Tornaer,
Arther Morris,
Benjamin Hoornbeek,
Johannis Sammin,
Benjamin Merkell,
Jacobus Schoonmaker,
Johannis Carson,
Petrus Schoonmaker,
Job. Schoonmaker,
Petrus Etm Osterhont,
Samewel Osterhout,
Elias Merkel,
Barent Merkel,
Benjamin Kortreght,
Michael Eriderle,
Jacob De Witt,
Tjatje du Bois,
Jochem Schoonmaker, Ju'
Jochem Schoonmaker,
John Schoonmaker,
Lodewyck Schoonmaker.
Petition of Jacobus Sardenhergh,
[Petitions, 33 : 504.]
To the Honorable the Council of Safety for the State of New York.
The Petition of Jacobus Hardenbergh, most Humbly Sheweth,
That whereas Roelif J. Eltinge of the New Paltz by reason of being Suspected
as unfriendly to American Liberty has been confined ever since last fall and now
Prisoner on board one of the vessels in the Creek at the Esopus Landing, that
during all which time the said Roelif J. Eltinge according to the best information of
this your Petitioner has demeaned or behaved himself suitable according to his situ-
ation, your Petitioner being moved with compassion for the said Roelif, humbly
prays that he the said Roelif may be removed from his present place of confine-
ment to the dwelling house of this your Petitioner in the Town of Hurley where
your Petioner doubts not but the conduct and behaviour of the said Roelif will be
conformable. And your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.
HuKLET, 17* June 1777. JACOBUS HARDENBERGH.
Certificate for Elkaneh Brigs,
[Miscel. Pap. 38 : 16.]
Dutchess County.
These may Certify that Elkaneh Brigs hath this day appeared Before me and
Hath Taken the Oath of Aleiganoe prescribed By Convention June y' 18 1777.
JAMES VANDERBURGH, LvT CoV
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Pardon of Robert Coventry.
[Miscel. Pap. 36 : 718.]
Whereas Robert Coventry stands senten'' to Suffer the pains of Death for Divers
Treasons committed ag' this State which sentence has been approved and confirmed
by the said council. And Whereas it has been suggested and (accompanied with
some circumstances which induce a Belief of the Suggestion that the said Robert
Coventry before he was taken determined to Surrender himself) and was on his way
to apply for the Benefit of an Act of the State Convention passed the Tenth day
of May last. Wherefore the s'' Council have resolved to extend mercy to the s^
Robert Coventry & to pardon to him the Crimes whereof he stands convicted &
sentenced and accordingly hath directed me to issue such pardon.
Therefore in the name & by the authority af'' I do hereby fully & freely remit
& pardon unto the said Robert Coventry all and every Treasonable Acts and Deeds,
by the said Robert Coventry heretofore committed against this State and the punish-
ment adjudged thereon, and is Restored to a particepation of all the rights, liberties
and privaleges appertaining to the good people of this State.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand in the said Council of Safety
at Kingston in Ulster County of the said State of New York this 18"" day of June,
177V.
Petition of William Albertson.
[Petitions, 33 : 482.]
To the Honorable the Council of Safety for the State of New Tork :
The Petition of William Albertson, Humbly Sheweth,
That your Petitioner about Two years ago sold a sloop to Fraderick Williams for
the sum of Two hundred and sixty Pounds and recieved of the said sum on ac 15£
and Bonds for the Remainder, That your Petitioner has not recieved any part of the
Bonds or the sum therein mentioned. That your Petitioner is well informed that said
Williams is gone to the Enemy and that he has left no Estate behind him of any
considerable- value except the said Sloop, That your Petitioner is a poor man not
able to Dispense with so great a Loss, That if your Petitioner could have Power to
take the Sloop again, it would in some measure compensate for his loss, your Peti-
tioner therefore prays that your Honourable House will be pleased to take his case
into consideration and favourably be pleasd to give him an order whereby he may
be enabled to take the said Sloop Into his possession and use again & your Peti-
tioner will ever pray. WILL'^ ALBERTSON.
Dated at New Buegh ig"" June, 1777.
Petition of Abraham Burghardt.
[Petitions, 33 : 506.]
To the Honourable the Council of Safety for the State of New York
The Petition of Abraham Borgardt now Prisoner in Kingston Goal most Humbly
Sheweth,
That your Petitioner hath been Longe Confin'd in a Loathsom Prison For Resons
unone to him your Petitioner Ever has Been and still is Desirous of nothing more
then to Be a Leige subject to a good and wholsome Constitution, and that your
Petitioner all way has Done his Duty as a subject to the State that he Lived in
your Petitioner therefore humbly prays that he may have Benefit of the Late act of
grace and Be suffered to return to his Repentive houme. Your Petitioner again
most Humbly and ardently Entreets this Honourable Board will take the case of a
Poor Prisoner under ther most humane Clement Consideration and grant to him
such releif as in ther Humanity and marcy shall seem meet, and your most Humble
and Destrist Petitioner as in Duty Bound shall Eaver pray.
KnyssTON, June 19 1777. ABRAHAM BURGHARDT.
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Petition of Hendrick Feere,
[Petitions, 33 : 500.]
To the Honourable Council of Safety of the State of New York.
The Humble Petition of Hendrick Fiere of the Backoven in the County of Albany,
Humbly Shewit,
That Whereas your petitioner has lately ben apprehended & Confined on board
the fleet prison on suspicion of being a tory and inimical to American cause of
Liberty. Your petitioner is very sorry that his conduct heretofore has given the
least cause of suspicion to any frind of the American Liberty, if in my former
conduct I have ben guilty of any such appearance I am sincerely sorry for it, it is
realy and sincerely never vrhat your Petitioner intended, Nor never had in contem-
plation any such purpose or design to do or to act in conjunction with inimical evil
dispos'd persons against my country. I Sirs your humble petitioner in this petition
declare unto the Honourable Council of Safety that I am a frind and a sincere well
wisher to my Country, and wish sincerely that my country may succeed in the
present contest with the Tyrant King of Great Brittain, if the Honourable Council
should be in the least doubtfull of my loyalty, Fidelity & faithfuUness, I am willing
to do all that Lays in my power to satisfy my Country and government where I live
in that can be reasonably Demanded of me, I am willing to swear that I have &
will renounce the King of Brittain and also to bear any the Least allegiance to him,
I have Renounced him intirely and do Renounce him intirely, I am willing to swear
to bear true allegiance to the State of New York and to Do all that lays in my
power to support the State against all external and the internal Enemies thereof if
it is supposed that I shoud Know or be acquainted with any plots or designs against
this State and America in general. I am willing to answer any Question the Hon-
ourable Council will be pleased to put to me Respecting anything touching the well-
fare of this State and America in general upon oath Sirs. The Harvest is Drawing
Near, I wanted to be at home to take care of my Business, I sincerely wish, beg
and pray the Honourable Council of Safety to take the matter of my petition into
your consideration and do with me and unto me as you in your wisdom shall think
meet. Your Humble petitioner beseeches the Honourable Council if it can con-
sistantly be Done, that your Petitioner may speedily be Discharged. And your
Petitioner shall ever pray. HENDRICK FEERE.
June 1 9"" 1777.
Memorial of Commissary Cuyler.
[Petitions, 33 : 468.]
To the Honb'' the Council of Safety of the State of New York.
The memorial of Henry Cuyler, Commiss'' of Stores & Prov' to his Britanic
Majjesty, Humbly Sheweth.
That your memorialist was sent Prisoner by the Committee of the City & County
of Albany to this place to be disposed of as the HonW the Council should think
proper. That he understands it is determined that he is not to return to his house
at Green Bush, where his family resides. That altho' this would have been a
decision which he most ardently wished for, yet he will not presume to ask a reversal
of a Point already determined. But prays in consideration of his having a wife and
family of small children he may be permitted to reside in the North part of the
County of Dutchess as he has a prospect of procuring a lodging in the Neibourhood
of M' Harmen Hofi'raan where he will be in a situation of hearing frequently from
his family, and as it is a part of the Country where he is an entire stranger, he
apprehends the objections which may be made to his return to his own house will
not hold good to his residing there, especially as he is willing to be restricted to
any bounds which the Honb'° Council may think proper & therefore hopes his apply-
cation will meet with their concurrence, and your memorialist will ever pray,
HENRY CUYLER.
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Parole of Commissary Guyler.
[Miseel. Pap. 3T : 241.]
I Henry Guyler of the County of Albany, Commissary of Stores <fc Provisions in
the service of the King of Great Britain being made Prisoner of War by the
authority of the State of New York do promise and engage on my Word and
Honor and on the fkith of a Gentleman forthwith to proceed to the House now
occupied by John Patterson Esqr in the manor Livingston and there or within six
miles of the said House to the North, East or South of the same keeping on the
East side of Hudson River to abide untill the further order of the Council of
Safety or the further executive power of the said State and in the mean time
neither directly or indirectly by word or deed to oppose or contravene the measures
of the United States of America or either of them for supporting their Independance
in opposition to the King & Parliament of Great Britain or for supporting the
present Constitution and Goverment of this state In witness whereof I have here-
unto subscribed my name at Kingston this 20*'' Day of June lY^V.
HENRY CUYLER,
Commis^ of stores <& Provision in the service of the
lY^Y. King of Great Britain.
Sept. He broke his parole and was sent to the Fleet prison at Esopus.
[Petitions, 33: 472.]
Two Arm Chairs,
18 Mahognee Chairs,
2 Card Tables,
2 Dining Tables,
1 pare of oval sconses,
1 Jorendoll & Branches,
1 Carpet,
1 Tea Table,
a set of Pictures,
one Table Set of Chany.
one pare of hand Irons, "I
1 pare Tongs and Shovel! i j^ Kingston,
a Negrow Boy, named Will, °
a Negrow Gerl, named Sook. J
These goods are at the House of Mr. John
Vanales.
Bond of Evert Vosburgh.
[Uiscel. Pap. 37 : 763.]
Know all men by these presents that I Evert Vosburgh of Rhynbeeck Precinct in
Dutchess County am held & firmly bound unto Peter Van Brugh Livingston Esq'
Treasurer of the State of New York in the sum of one Hundred pounds lawful
money of New York to be paid to the said Peter Van Brugh Livingston his certain
attorney, Executors, Administrators or assigns for payment whereof I bind myself,
my Heirs, Executors & Administrators firmly by these presents, sealed with my seal
and Dated this Twenty first day of June \*]h'J.
Whereas the Council of Safety of the State of New York have this day resolved
that Johannes Turner now a prisoner on Board one of the vessels composing the
fleet prison at Esopus Landing be liberated for Three weeks to Visit his Family on
M' Evert Vosburgh's becoming Security for his good conduct and his return to the
fleet prison at the expiration of three weeks. Now therefore the condition of
the above obligation is such that if the said Johannes Turner shall & do return to
& surender himself a prisoner on Board of the said Fleet prison at or before the
Expiration of Twenty one Days from the day of the date hereof and if the said
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Johannes Turner shall & do in the mean Time neither directly or indirectly by
word or Deed oppose or contraveene the measures of the United States of America
or either of thera for supporting their independence in oppositition to the King &
parliament of Great Britain or for supporting the present constitution or Govern-
ment of this state of New York then the before written obligation to be void & of
none Eifect but on failure or breach of any or either of the before mentioned Con-
ditions matters or things to be & remain in full force and Virtue.
Sealed & Delivered in the presence of us, EVERT VOSBURGH.
John J. Myers,
John M°Kbsson.
Confession of Aernout Viele.
[Petitions, 33 : 484.]
City and County of Albany June 23"' 1777.
A Confasion of all My Misdeeds for which I am Sory.
To the Honourable Court Mashel.
At first Notis was Given to Me to appere at the House of Bastion Been and the
Man that Warned Me I Do Not Remember but I Whant there and Than I was
Caled in to the back Rume to this Men which asked if I was Willing to take the
Oath of Secrit and I told him yeas I Could Kip Secrit but I asked him if it would
Not bring Me Into Trouble and he Told Me No Danger and I took the oath than
He Did Reed the in Listmant and there was these Tow Letters Mantioned J. H. to
be Chosen and appinted Colonel and I asked the Signification of these Letters and
he said John Husten Than I asked his Name and he said Christian Ware and
another Man that Want Round with him Gorge fineel Than he asked me to take
the Sacond oth and I Told him that I was afraid of Trouble Than he Told Me
That was sant True the Country to Save our Lives and familys that the Rigolars
was Rathy to Com True the Contry and that there should be No Marsey Showin to
tham if they Did not Dow this than I Took the oath Than I Want home Than I
thoat I have Good Neighbours at home it should be hard that they should sufer
I Told Lieutenant Cornelius Dacker of it and he said that he would not Due it but
after That he Did it for we Tought it for our Good but Christian Whare told us
that we Should join the Regolars if they Did Come up the River than Sum Days
afterwords Handarick plas Come in the Neighbourhood about fore Miles from our
house with Sutch Papers and Than Gorge More sent for Me to Com to the house of
Gidion fradanburgh the same Night by John Turner and he Told My Brother
Chark and he Told Me and I Whant thare and as I Com in thay samed to be glad
and Matthew Everts was Righting sum of there Names Down than M' More Com
up to Me and asked if I would Reed that baper to him and the pepel in the Rume
and I Told him that I Did Not Like than he Told Me that I moust Dueth for
there was Nobody fit in the Rume nor in the Nighbourhood but I Could Reed Good
English and Explane it to them in Dutch Than I asked him to show his Auturithy
Than he Laid his Paper Down upon a Table and I sat Down and Looked it over
and I Got up from the Table and said I Did not Like to Dow it and M' More said
you Moust Dow it four your Nighbours than I Did it fornisheth the oth to the
People and Lift the Paper with tham after sum Days Came M' More and Hendarick
Plas and Jacob frayr and David fray to have Me to go with tham to Tunis Sncks
house they should have sum People there Gathereth I Told tham to Git Sumbody
els that I Did Not Like to Dow it, says M"^ More it is No hurt you Moust Dow it
Than I whant and Did fournish the oath, Than I was Desired by M' JMore and sum
More in the Rume To Com there onse More for M"' INIores Brother Was Not there
and sum More of the Nighbours and God Nows that 1 Did Not Love to Dow it
but Told Tham yeas and Did so Than I was Desired By M' More and Handirick
Plas to Com to Philip frayrs and whant to go thare Isaac faden burgh Wife Stopt
me Upon the Road by her house and Told Me that I was Desiered to Cora to Cor-
nelius Vousburgh but Know Not for what but Philip frayrs soun Told heis so to
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sand me thare and thare I Did the same fournished the oath to them Whan I was
the Second Time at Tunis Snuck Than M' More Told Me to keep the Papour with
Me for there Was sum people in the Rume that Did Desier Me to Com to one John
Dengses, and I whant thare and whan I com Neir the House I was stoped By a
parsel of Man that Told Me to Go Back to one Handarick Hous Rought and the
Man I Did N"ot Know then I want there and fournished the oath to Tham Than I
want Home and Than Thare Come tow soutch persons and Desireth Me to fournish
the oth to and I Did and thes tow Man Desired Me to Go to My Bi-other Philip
Viele My Brother Was Not at hom Nor his Wife that there Was three Man Good
frinds of tham that I should oblige tham very Mutch for the Wanted to take this
oath and I want and Mit one of tham Chause to Me to fitch Me for one Tham was
Not well fornished the oath tham and Returned home and Give the Paper to
Nicolis Brese and he Wanet of with it and he Returned and Broat another to I
aske him where he Got it he told me in Claverack Than I was Desire to go to Jacob
Deckers one Evening and Did and fournisthed the oath to one Man Jacob Decker
and after that I Give the Paper to Christian Crott and sum Days after he give the
Paper to me again and I Laid it in the house and Niver seen it since as for the
Oversers Thare was none as I know as yet. But there was sum Tock that the
Nighbourhood Did Chause Isaac Speer for Capt Bastion Been Lieutenant and Me
for Ensign and had locked Soum of them to have Peter Grine for Capt. But
thare was no Sartinty for there was No oversears appointed for I Niver tought to
hirt the Country, But Did it to save our salves.
This is all Gentlemen that I Do Know about it that I can Declare.
AERNOUT VIELE.
But this was Reported in our Nighbourhood that thare was fore Man aganst one
in Albany that had Doun this tow of the had Comitys and our County Except one
and John and Hary Livingston and Colonel Van Naula in Claverack.
Petition of Aernout Viele.
[Petitions, 33 : 486.]
Unto the Honourable the Council of Safety for the State of New York, now setting
at Kingston.
The Petition of Aernout Viele of the Manor of Livingston, Humbly Sheweth,
That your Petitioner is now a Prisoner in the City Hall of Albany under sentence
of death, and unless Almighty God inclines the Hearts of your Honours to extend
your clemency to him is to be executed on Monday next. In the deeped Distress
and impressed with the most poignant Emotions of contrition he imploi-es permis-
sion to approach your Honours, and ardently requests that you will deign to con-
sider his unhappy situation. Lead astray by the Insinuations and fallacious reason-
ing of designing men he has greatly erred and justly incurred the dreadful sentence
passed against him. He does not complain of justice, but implores mercy, he is a
youth unexperienced in Politicks and Law, it was therefore easy for insiduous and
evil meaning men to draw him into the snare that has proved his Ruin. He has
not yet seen twenty-one years, and Death having deprived him of his Parents he
was at a Loss for that wholesome admonition which might have been expected from
such near and dear Relations. Reluctant to quite this temporal Existence at so
early a Period and but ill prepared for that unchangeable and eternal state which
must commence after Death, he fervently beseeches your Honours to have compas-
sion upon his youth and Inexperience, to forgive his crimes or mitigate the Rigour
of his sentence, and permit him to live and exert his utmost Endeavours to make
an attonement to his injured Country. He has two orphan Sisters that depend
under God, upon him for support and Protection, who, if he sufiers, must with his
other Relations, although innocent of his crimes, partake of his disgrace. May it
therefore please your Honours to take what is here represented into your most
serious consideration, and permit a sincere penitent to conjure you by the mercies of
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God showen to mankind in Jesus Christ, to reverse or mitigate the sentence passed
upon me or if it is irreversibly determined (which God forbid) that I must suffer
an ignominious Death, be pleased for Christ's sake to grant me some longer Time
than my sentence has stated, that I may repent of my sins and prepare for Eternity.
And your Petitioner as in Duty bound shall ever pray AERNOUT VIELE.
CiTT Hall, Albany, June 24"" 1777.
We the subscribers deeply affected with the Penitence and unhappy situation of
the above mentioned unfortunate Petitioner, do sincerely commiserate the Distress
of the mislead youth, and ardeatly soUicit the Honourable Council of Safety to grant
the Prayer of his Petition.
Gerret Viele.
Philip G. Viele,
John Bartle,
Peter Bartle,
Jacob F. Sharmen,
Elisha Tallmidge,
Jacob Best,
John Van Renssalaer,
Henry Ludlow, Jun'
Gabreil esselstine,
Stephen Hogeboom,
David M^Kinstry,
Sam' Ten Broeck,
James Hogeboom,
Abram I. S. Vosburgh
Walter V. Wemple,
John A. Fonda,
Peter Hogeboom, Jun"
James Atwater,
Adam Ten Broeck,
Abraham Van Allen,
Joghim Muller,
Joshua Whitney,
Johannis Hogeboom,
John Whitbeek,
Adam Van Allen,
John Nottingham,
Peter Muller,
Jeremiah Dalamater,
Mathew Fuller,
Jeremiah Dalamater,
Jeremiah Fonda,
Jacob Konlen,
Christian Whitmore, Jun'
W. V. Nes,
W" Van Ness, Ju'
S. Gebhard,
Cornelius x C. Muller,
mnrk
Kitleyein Muller,
Joseph Murgittroyd,
Oliver Cowle,
W» B. Ludlow,
Verenis Ten Broeck,
Samuel Ten Broeck,
Thaddeus Cowl,
William Mulender,
Matthew Hallenbake,
James Eltinge,
Peter Van Buren,
Cornelius Benham,
Philip Ryley, Ju'
Adam Church,
John Ten Eyck,
Parent Ten Eyck,
Jacob Shaaver,
John Ten Eyck, Junier,
Cornelia Livingston,
Gevtruyd Cochran,
Peter Fish,
Pet Wynkoop, Jun'
George Best, Jun'
Zachriah Gernright, by or- Harme Best,
der,
Cornelius Miller,
John V. hoesen,
Peter Wiessmer,
Peter Sharp, Jun'
Philip E Rockefeller,
mark
Jacob Esselstyn,
Isaac Vosburgh,
John Clyne,
Robart Gibson,
Stephen C. Miller,
Jacobus Phillip,
Richard Esselstyn,
William Van Aelstyn,
Foenscis Her Dick, Ju'
Peter x Van Valkenburgh, ^f^f." ^"°"' ^ ,
mark ° ' Matties Haleubcck,
June 28"^ 1777.
(Indorsed.) Rejected.
Jurry Best,
Philip Adam Ergenbregh,
Jacob Best, Jun'
Dirck W. Ten Broeck,
Leonard Ten Broeck,
Samuel J. Ten Broeck,
Dirck Jansen,
Conrad Kue,
Henry Platner,
Ryar Schermerhorn,
Cornelius Schermerhorn,
Cornelius Villie,
William Pitcher,
Reyer Heerraans,
Andrus Heermans,
Samuel Kue, Surgin,
Philip Feller,
W° Radclift.
Petition of Philip Brooks and others.
[Petitions, 33 : 490.]
To the Honb'' Council of Safety for State of New York:
Gent' : We humbly Desire to represent that we are able clearly to Evince our
Innocence, and give every satisfaction required, if we had a hearing, as the Distant
Burmises which occasion any of our confinements could have been easily removed if
we had had any opportunity. Our Tedious confinement without being guilty of any
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crime, Induces us to request a hearing to Day, before our circumstances are Entirely
sunk and Ruined, and health so far Impair'd that we can be of no service either to
ourselves or Society, this request granted shall be gratefully and Dutifully acknowl
edg'd by Gent" Your very Hum' Serv"
PHILIP BROOKS,
SAM^ HANNAH,
Kingston Goal, June y' 27*" 1777. HUGH ANDERSON.
Mcamination of Tories.
[Miscel. Pap. 38 : 22, 24.]
Examination of Tories from Livingston's manner confined in Kingston Gaol &
resolutions respecting them :
Jery Wheeler of Livingston's manner being examined said that Jery Finkle &
Christian Ware administered to him the oaths of secrecy and allegiance to King
George in the month of April last — ^that he has been imprisoned about six weeks —
had got Six loaves, three quarts of peas. 8s.
Johii LyTce of Livingston's manner being examined saith that he was sworn to
secrecy by s'' Jery Finkle and Christian Ware — that he has been confined here ab.
six weeks, and during that time had rec'^ five loaves. 5s.
Christopher Haghadone of the said Manor being examined said. That he has
taken the oaths of Seci-ecy, and allegiance to King George, that Christian Ware
administered to him the said oaths. — That Peter Krine and John Moore, told him
on the Monday next succeeding the Friday that the Powder had been stolen out of
Mr. Livingston's mill — that the quantity so taken was nine hundred weight. That
he has been six weeks imprisoned here, during which tipie he has had Six loaves of
Bread and once Pork. 7s.
Hendric Smith Juif of S^ Manor acknowledged, that at the house of Peter
Millar of Nobletown, the aforesaid Ware with said Finkle administered an oath of
Secresy to him. — That he has been contin'' here Seven Weeks, during which time he
has got five Loaves of Bread. 5s.
Arent Decker of S'* Manor acknowledged that he has been sworn to Secrecy and
allegiance to King George, by said Ware and Finkle — That he has a Sick wife
and six small Children. — That he has been Seven Weeks a prisonei', during which
time he has had Six loaves, and Biscuits twice and two pints of Pease. 9s.
George Faudle left Hostage.
Tho' Anderson being duly sworn deposeth and saith he lives next neighbour to
D' Latham in the manor of Livingston — that he never Swore either the oath of
Secresy or alligeance to the King — that John Rossman wanted him to Swear for
that they (meaning the tories) were well fortified — S* Rossman then told him that
Capt. Benjamin Van-Leven, of the little nine partners and he with other partners
had taken Seven hundred weight of powder, and had also taken the lead from the
nets at the river and that Robert Wilson of the little nine partnere, brother to Capt.
Donald Wilson help'^ S'* Rosman to cast the Bullets.
Sworn Before Me June 24*" 1777 THO« ANDERSON.
Petee p. Vanzandt.
William 3Ierifield, Prisoner, saith that he was sworn to Secresy by Arnault
Veile, that Capt. Benjamin Van Leven of the little nine partners told his family in
the hearing of the Prisoner, that there was Powder Stolen, and leads cut oif the
nets at the river — that Benjamin Knickerbacker and he had been fishing at the said
River. — That while a prisoner here he has had 3 loaves of Bread of the Commis-
sary, and that he had had pork twice. 6s.
Ulrick Streble, Prisoner, saith, that Arnout Viele has in April last Sworn him to
Secresy and allegiance to King George, at the house of Hendric Huysraat — That
while in Confinement here, he has had 12 loaves, nine quarts of Pease. I7s.
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Teunis Snyder, saith he was sworn to Secresy and allegiance to King George by-
Christian Ware and Jery Finkle. — that Ware and Finkle said they had got their
power from Col. John Huitson, and that s* Col. had orders from Gen' How and
Governor Tryon —That he has had while in prison 14 loaves of Bread. 14s.
Nicholas Wheeler, Saith he has been Sworn to Secrecy and allegiance to the King
by Christian Ware and Jerick Viele. — that while in Confinement he has had 6 loaves
of Bread. , 6 s.
Jbhamiis Dings, saith he has been sworn to secrecy and allegiance to King
George by Arnaut Viely — That he has got 5 loaves Bread, and Pease once. 6s.
Daniel M'Intire, — saith he has been sworn to secrecy by Arnout Viele who
offered him the oath of allegiance also, but he refused him, that he has been 7
weeks in prison — that he got 8 loaves. 8s.
Jacob TeethricJc, saith he has been sworn to secrecy by Christopher Superly and
one Rogers — saith he lives in the lower manor — That he has been Prisoner 6 weeks
& has had 12 loaves. 12s.
Kingston, June 24* 1777.
In Committee for examining and releasing prisoners.
Present: Mr. Vanzant, Mr. Harper,
Mesolved, That having examined the following persons, confin* in the Fleet
prison, and finding them willing to come under the obligation of an oath of Alle-
giance to this State, They have been recommended for pardon by the Committee
of the Manor of Livingston ; Derick Jansen Chairman.
George Faudle, Hostage.
William Mansfield,
Hosta
Jery Wheeler, S.
Ulick Streble,
S.
John Lyke, S.
Teunis Sneyder,
S.
Christopher Hoghadone, S.
Nicholas Wheeler,
S.
Hendric Smith, Jun' S.
Johannis Dings,
s.
Arent Decker, S.
Daniel M'^Intire,
s.
Tho' Anderson, S.
Jacob Teeth rick.
s.
Tho' Aiiderson, Saith that for six weeks, in prison he has had twelve loaves of
Bread, pease four times, pork four times. 16s.
Petition of Refugees from Long Island.
[Petitions, 33 : 498.]
Saybrook, 12"" of June 1777.
To the Committee of Safety at Esopus for the State of New York :
Gentlbmbn : We the subscribers pressed with accumulated Grievances are con-
strained to Remind or Inform your Honourable House that sometime in the
Begining of April last by a Committee appointed for that purpose did by M'
Conkling Exhibit to the Convention of the State of New York, our Humble peti-
tion that in their wisdom they would Point out to us some mode of Relief under
our sufferings which Convention by said Conkling did give & Return unto us the
favourable answer, viz the Convention will (after the form of Government is settled)
take measures for the support of the Poor among the Refugees. In the meantime we
wish you would if possible keep up a Committee to take care of the Interest of the
Refugees & to correspond with us & Pursuant to their advice we have attempted
to Keep up a Committee but find by our Local cituation it is not practicable & have
waited patiently for the form of Government to be settled which form we most
pathetically congratulate you in as the best in the habitable world, but after that
was done & having no Instructions further from the Convention & being under
great Embarrasments we applied to the Honourable the Governor & Counsell of
this State & their answer we send you Inclosed. Our distress is dayly increasing,
our wants constantly multiplying, the strictest prohibition of passing to Long Island
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to get over anything to support ourselves on & little or nothing to be had here for
paper Currency & hard money we have not, Harvest is approaching & some or
most of us have bread Corn growing on our land we can't but flatter ourselves that
your sentiments will concur with ours, that if we may by your addressing the Gov-
ernor & Counsell of this State obtain permits to pass & Repass as opportunities
may present to take over to the Relief of our families that forage that will other-
wise fall into the possession of more than savage Enemies, we hope the laws of
self preservation will operate so that we may escape the hands of the Enemy & give
our suifering families some Relief. Gentlemen your favourable answer we trust will
Alevate your Highest Honours Ss the Best affections & warmest petitions of your
Humble Servt' the subscribers,
Obadiah Johnes,
Zebulon Cooper,
Paul Reeve,
Jacob Conkling,
Nattf King,
Daniel Tuthill,
Ephraim King, J.
John Moore,
Obadiah Havens,
Thomas Ferry,
Ellas Howell,
Thomas Vail,
Amon Taber, J'
John Young,
Daniel Fordham,
June 24*'' 1777.
Ephraim Fordham,
Luis Stanbrough,
James Wells,
Will™ L'homedue,
Nathaniel Conkling,
Benjamin Conkling,
Oliver Norris,
David Conkling,
Jesse Wood,
John Cooper,
John Pain,
Ephraim King,
Jeremiah King,
Joel King,
Daniel Racket,
Benjamin King,
Christopher Tuthill,
Jeremiah King,
Joseph Youngs,
Richard Youngs,
John Racket, Jun'
Robert Harlow,
Frederick Tabor,
John King,
Craveit Wells,
William Havens,
Jesse Dayton,
Nathan Benjamin,
Recompence Howell,
Joseph Halliock.
Speech to Seneca Indians.
[Miscel. Pap. 3S : 26.]
A. M. June 24"' 1777.
Draft of a Speech delivered by the president from the Chair to the Indian Warriors
of Seneca Tribe who were on their way home from Gen' Washington's Head
Quarters.
Brothers : We are but a small part of the Great Council of the State of New
York. The rest of our Brethren have left us here to do the public Business. Our
great Council are gone home to attend their own Business and are to meet here on
the first day of the next Month. We are sure that they would have been glad to
meet their Brethren the Senecas in the Grand Council.
We are sorry to hear that you are obliged to leave this place so soon. It would
have given us great pleasure to have smoked the pipe of Friendship with you, and
to have assured you further as We now do of the determination of our great Council
to keep the Road open between your Nation and Us and to keep bright the Chain
of peace as it has been between your and our forefathers.
We commend the Wisdom of our Brethren the Senecas in appointing You to
repair to our Chief Warrior & see the Situation of our Affairs. We hope you have
found Us strong for war and that the Enemy are so weak and so much in fear of us
that after coming out of their Lines, they have been obliged to retreat precipitately
to them without doing our army any mischief You will now be able to contradict
the false Reports concern'g the Enemies Strength and our Weakness which their
wicked Emissaries have artfully attempted to spread through the Indian Nations.
Brother we wish you a good Journey. Assure our Brothers the Senecas and the
rest of the six nations of our Friendship and accept this small acknowledgment of
the Regard we have for you.
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J. Deane to General Schuyler.
[Misoel. Pap. 38 : 20.]
Extract of a Letter from J. Deane, Indian Interpreter, to General Schuyler dated
June 25"" 1777.
By an Indian some time since from Canada it is reported that Just before he left
that Country the Warriors of Aghmesasne, who took a Party of our People at
Sabbath Day Point, fell in with a considerable Number of the Scots in the Woods
on their Way to Canada, whom they attacked and entirely cut off, supposing them
to have been a Party from the American Army — That Sir John Johnson threatned
to be revenged upon them, but that the Indians dared him to do his Utmost. That
Montreal is full of Regular Troops, &c. — and by two others very lately from Canada,
it is reported that the Vessel in which they took Passage at Otswegatche for Niagara
was wrecked in a Gale of Wind upon the Rocks between Otswegatche and Cataroque
— That Sir John Johnson would be at Oswego with a large Body of Indians by the
first of July, where he would be joined by Butler and his Party from Niagara, from
whence they were to attack Fort Schuyler, and that the regular Troops were at the
same time to make an attack upon Ticonderoga.
Petition of John Stodks.
[Miscel. Pap. 38: 18.]
The Humble Petition of John Stoaks Now Confined in Kingston Goal, Humbly
Sheweth,
That your Petitioner Desires to Express his Sorrow for any thing he has Done
which might be thought Inconsistent with the Liberty or Interest of the American
States. That your Petitioner while at home Endeavour'd to assist, and Support
his Aged Parents and that they Sufler greatly Since his Confinement for want of his
assistance on the Farm. That your Petitioner would Humbly pray for Enlarge-
ment— if vour Hon''''' Board in wisdom Shall See meet and as in Duty Bound Shall
&c. ' JOHN STOAKS.
June 25*" 1777.
John LogarHs Note to Samuel Knapp.
[Miscel. Pap. 39 : 353.]
Know all men by these presents that I John Logan of Morris County In new
Jersy Do promus to pay unto Samuel Knap or his order the Jest and full Sum
Seventy one pounds New York Mony to be paid the Twenty Six Day of agest nex
Insuing the Date heareof June the 27 Day y' 1776.
As witness my hand
Ebbnkzee Owen. JOHN LOGAN.
Court Martial.
[Misoel. Pap. 38 : 551.]
At a General Court Martial of Officers of Militia held at Albany in the State
of New York ,on the twenty first Day of May 1777. By Order of His Honor
Brigadier General Ten Broeck, agreeable to the Resolution of the Convention of
the State of New York passed on the O"" instant.
Present: Colonel Stephen J. Schutlek, President.
Colonels Anthony Van Bergen, Majors Flores Banker,
Jacobus Van Schoonhoven, Isaac Goes,
Peter Vrooman, Jacob Ford,
William B. Whiting, Andrew Mitchell,
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Lieut. Col' Phillip P. Schuyler, Major John Van Rensselaer,
John H. Beekman, Captains John N. Bleecker,
Henry K. Van Rensselaer, Andries Douw,
James Gordon, Abraham Oothout &
Cornelius Van Veghten, Caleb Bently, Members.
Major Abraham Cuyler,
Lieut. Colo. Richard Varick, Judge Advocate.
The President & Members being sworn & the Judge Advocate being also sworn
The Court adjourned till Thursday Morning 8 o'clock.
May 22*
The Court met pursuant to adjournment.
Present as before, Except Lt. Colo. Van Veghten.
John Clint of the Manor of Rensselaerwick in the County of Albany was bro't
before the Court & the Judge Advocate as Prosecutor in behalf of the State of New
York, exhibited a Charge against him in the Words following, to wit,
" You John Clint stand charged. For that you being a member of the State of
New York, protected by the Laws thereof & owing Allegiance thereto. On the
first Day of April last past and at Divers Other Days & Times both before & after
& since the 16"" Day of July 1116, at the Manor of Rensselaerwyck in the County
of Albany Did Wickedly, traitorously & treasonably contrary to your Allegiance
aforesaid, levy war against the said State, within the same. By swearing to bear
Faith & true Allegiance to the King of Great Britain and by swearing divers Other
Persons the Subjects of the said State, to bear faith & true Allegiance to the King
of Great Britain, then & now in actual War against the said State & to defend his
Crown & Dignity, thereby adhering to the King of Great Britain & others the
Enemies of the said State, within the same. Giving him or them Aid & Comfort
Contrary to the Resolutions of the Convention of the said State."
The Prisoner confessed, that he was Guilty of the Charges exhibited against him,
and prayed the Court that Witnesses might be examined in Mitigation of the Pun-
ishment to be inflicted.
Whereupon it was Ordered that, Adam Bum be examined ; who being sworn.
Says that about three or four Weeks ago, he was sent to the Prisoner's House by
the Committee of the Manor of Rensselaerwyck to order him to attend on them,
But that the Prisoner was not at Home ; that the Prisoner's Wife told him, that he
had said when he went out he was going to the Committee & that the Prisoner was
taken in few Hours after.
Adam Shufelt being sworn was interrogated as follows :
Prisoner. Was you not at my House before I was taken ?
Ans' Yes.
Pris Did I not ask you the nearest way from my House, to go to the Committee ?
Arts'' Yes you did.
Pris' Was you not at my House when I went off to the Committee ?
Ans' Yes I was at your House, when you went off & said you were going to the
Committee.
Judge Adv. Do you know whether the Prisoner swore any Persons to be true
to the King ?
Arts' Yes, I was present at Glints House when several Persons were sworn by
Clint to be true to the King & to keep it secret.
Ji Adv. Did they not enter into some Contract to assist the British Troops ?
Ans' Not that I Know of. But the Contract that was entered into, was intended
as an Agreement to assist Each Other in defending their Property against all Per-
sons especially the Yankees, who as they were informed, would burn their Houses
& property, in Case they should be beat by the British Troops.
Court. Do you know of any Person who has advised persons to swear to be true
to the King ?
Ans' I do not.
J. Adv. Did the Prisoner Tell you what he was going to the Committee for?
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Ans' He said he was going to the Place of Kendezvous of the Company he
belonged to, to March with the Militia.
The Prisoner having no further Evidence to offer — The Court, on
Consideration of the Matter do sentence that the Prisoner John Clint
do puffer Death.
The Court adjourned till Friday Morning 9 o'clock.
The Court met pursuant to adjournment.
Present as before.
The Court adjourned till Saturday Morn' 9 o'clock.
Friday, May 23*
Saturday, May 24"
The Court met pursuant to adjournment.
Present as before.
Aruout Viele of Livingston's Manor in the County of Albany was bro't before
the Court & the Judge Advocate exhibited the following Charges against him, Viz'
" You Arnout Viele stand Charged For that you being a Member of the State
of New York protected by the Laws thereof & owing Allegiance thereto. On
the 28"^ Day of April last past & at Divers other Days <fc Times, both before
and after & since the 16"" Day of July 1776, at the Manor of Livingston in the
County of Albany Did Wickedly, traitorously & treasonably, contrary to your
Allegiance a;foresaid, levy War against the said State, within the same, By Inlisting
many of the Subjects of the said State into the Service of the King of Great Britain
then and now in actual War against the said State within the same & by swearing
divers Persons the Subjects of the said State to bear Faith & true Allegiance to the
said King of Great Britain & to defend his Crown and Dignity, thereby adhering
to the King of Great Britain & others the Enemies of the said State within the
same. Giving them aid & Comfort, contrary to the Resolutions of the Convention •
of the said State."
The Prisoner confessed that he had sworn several Persons to Secresy & to bear
Faith & Allegiance to the King of Great Britain, But pleads not Guilty to the
Charge of enlisting Men into the Service of the King of Great Britain.
The Judge Advocate thereupon proceeded to the examination of witnesses in
support of the Charge.
Matthew Vischer Esq' Clerk of the Committee of Albany being sworn. The Judge
Advocate produced in Evidence, a paper purporting to be Instructions for Inlisting
men into the Service of the King of Great Britain, which being read is in the
words following, Viz'
" I A. B. Do swear to keep secret all that you shall say or read to me, and not to
reveal the same to Blood Relations or any person whatsoever. So Help me God."
" By the Request of the Hon*"'" William Howe, Esq' General & Commander of
his Majestys Forces in America & William Tryon, Esq' Governor in & for the
Province of New York & Likewise by the Desire of Sir John Johnson, Bar' that a
Battalion of Loyal Volunteers be inlisted in the County of Albany to serve in & for
the Province of New York, tfec" &c° Ac" For the Preservation of their. Lives &
properties & more Especially to Shew their Loyalty & Affection to his Majesty, in
order to assist in Restoring public Peace & Tranquillity in this distressed Country,
as they cannot expect any Friendship or Protection from his Majestys Forces, If
they do not do their utmost Endeavours to assist his Majesty in subduing & Con-
quering his Rebellious Subjects in order to bring them to condign Punishment."
" I therefore for the more speedy & in the most secret Manner order a Battalion
of Loyal Volunteers to be inlisted & Each Officer & private Volunteer to take an
Oath to keep secret Every thing that shall be communicated to them by their Supe-
rior Officers; that J. II. Esq' is Chosen & appointed Col" Commandant of said
Battalion of Loyal Volunteers & Each Company is at least to consist of Fifty Rank
& File, with one Capt. one Lieut, one Ensign & when raised & joined his Majesty's
Forces, Each Officer & Private Volunteer, will receive the same Pay, Clothing,
Arms & Accoutrements, as any other enlisted American Volunteer, & to be intitled
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to the same Lands as any regular Soldier. The said Loyal Volunteers -will be dis-
charged with the first American Battalions."
" I A. B. do swear to be true to King George & serve him honestly & faithfully
in Defence of his Person, Crown & Dignity against all his Enemies in America or
Opposers whatsoever, to keep secret & to observe & obey the Orders of my Supe-
rior Officers, that shall be issued out fi-om Time to time. So help me God."
Judge Ado. Did you ever hear the Prisoner confess that he had sworn any Persons
to bear E^aith & Allegiance to the King of Great Britain or that he inlisted any
Person into his Service ? If he had sworn any. How many & when ? & did you
ever shew him the Paper just now read & now produced to you & what did he say
Concerning it ?
Ans' The Prisoner has this Day confessed to me That he had sworn between
sixty & seventy Persons to be true to the King. I have shewn him the paper pro-
duced in Evidence cfc he confessed that he had made Use of a paper similar to It in
the swearing of the Men ; in the following manner, viz' — that he first tendered them
the Oath of Secrecy, & thereafter read to them the Request of General Howe, Gov'
Tryon & Sir John Johnson <& that he then tendered to them the Oath of Allegiance
at the End of the Request & swore them. He also told me that when he tendered
the Oath of Allegiance to the Persons sworn by him, He told them, That it was
at their Option to take It or not — I did not ask him whether he had inlisted any
Men — He told me he was advised by one Hendrick Plass & Christian Wear to swear
the Men, so sworn by him, & he said that he had received the Paper made Use of
by him from Plass ; & that he had done it much against his Inclination.
Abraham Whitbeck of Claverack being sworn says, that some time in April last
he was informed by his Father Peter Whitbeck, that several Persons were to meet
at the House of Cornelius Vos, On a Certain Day & that his Father asked him
whether he would not go there ; that his Father went there & he followed about
an Hour & an half after him ; That while he was there, he was asked by the Prisoner
to take an Oath to keep secret what was there to be done which Oath was admin-
istered to all the Persons there, by the Prisoner ; that the Prisoner read to them a
Paper & swore his Father, him & the other Persons who were there, to be true to
the King of Great Britain ; that the Prisoner thereupon took down his iSTame & the
names of the Persons who were there sworn, on paper, by the Consent of those
Persons, But does not know whether It was on the paper containing the Oaths,
which were administered to them.
The Judge Advocate thereupon read to him the Papers, read in Evidence & pro-
duced to the Prisoner by Mr Vischer.
J. Adv. Is not the Paper now read to you, like that read to you by the Prisoner?
An^' Yes.
Court. Were you to join the Regulars or British Troops when they should come
up the North River ?
Ans"' Yes, we expected to join them if they wanted us ; the Prisoner told me so.
J. Adv. Who was the most active Man at your Meeting ?
Ans' The Prisoner.
J. Adv. Was the Prisoner concealed when you came to the House of M'' Vos? &
did he or did he not tell you, that you & the other Persons there, must first take
an Oath to keep secret & he would read to you the Orders of Gen' Howe ?
Ans' He was concealed in a Back Room & when we came into It, he said we
must take the Oath to keep secret & he would read the Orders of General Howe ;
we took the Oath & he read the Orders which I think were the same with those
now read to me.
Court. Did the Prisoner tell you when he swore you to be true to the King, that
you were to remain still at home ?
Ans' No, I do not remember that he ever told me so.
J. Adv. Did not the Prisoner tell you, that if any of the Persons inlisted wero
taken bythe Whigs that they would be rescued?
Ans' Not that I recollect.
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J. Adv. Did not the Prisoner order You to be ready to join the Regulars when
they should come up the River?
Ans'' Yes, he did.
f/i Adv. Who were to be your Officers ?
Ans' I do not know, but understood they were to be chosen by Myself and the
other Men who inlisted as Soldiers.
Prisoner. Did I not ask you when I read the last Oath to you, after reading the
Request of General Howe, whether you were willing to take it or not ?
Ans' You did & I certainly was willing or would not have done it.
Pris' Did I tell you to join the Regulars, when they came up the'River or not ?
Ans' I do not know, but tho't the Orders read to me mentioned it.
Pris' Did your Father tell you that I was to be at the House of Cornelius Vos ?
Ans' He did not, nor did I know who the Persons were that were to meet there.
P-is' Did you ever hear that I was to have a Commission, or did you ever think so ?
Ans' No.
Pris' Did I not tell you that these Oaths were taken to save our Estates &
Families ?
Ans' Not that I know of.
tT. Adv. Did you ever hear your Father & Brother, who also took the Oaths, say
that they tho't themselves bound to join the Regulars when they came up ?
Ans' They told me they tho't themselves bound to join them, when they should
come up.
The Judge Advocate having gone thro with the Evidence en the part of the
Prosecutor The Court adjourned 'till Thursday morn' 27"" at nine o'clock.
The Court met pursuant to Adjourm'
Present: The President.
Colo' Van Bergen, Majors Cuyler,
Van Schoonhoven, Banker,
Vrooman, Ford,
Whiting, Van Rensselaer,
Lt. Colo' Schuyler, Captains Bleecker,
Beekman, Douw,
Van Rensselaer, Oothout.
The Court thereupon proceeded to the Examination of Witnesses for the Prisoner,
Arnout Viele.
Major Dirck Jansen of Livingston's Manor being sworn says that he has known
the prisoner for six or seven years ; that he bore a pretty good Character.
J. Adv. Do you know of bis having been concerned in Tory Conspiracies?
Ans' I have heard so, but have no Personal knowledge of his being Concerned.
Pris' Was I ever backward in turning out with the Militia ?
Ans' Not that I know of.
tT. Adv. Does the Prisoner belong to your Regim'?
Ans' Yes.
M' Petrus Wynkoop Jun' of Livingston's Manor being also sworn, says that he
thinks he has seen the prisoner before, but knows very little of his Character, till
the late Plot.
Pris' Did you not hear of the Plot before It was discovered?
Ans' I had not heard of It till your Brother discovered It to the Committee,
after the Battle that happened between the Whigs & Tories.
Court. The Prisoner alledges that Colo. Livingston's Sons John & Henry were
said to be concerned in the Conspiracy. Did you ever hear of their being in any
Manner concerned in It?
Ans' _No. Not till this Plot was discovered, when the Persons apprehended,
made this as a Plea in Excuse of themselves.
Court. Have thei-e been any Grounds of Suspicion agt Lieut. Colo: Henry
Livingston ?
A71S' No not otherwise than from the Informa;tion of the persons apprehended.
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The Prisoner having no farther Evidence to Offer ; The Court proceeded to the
Consideration of the Evidence offered, as well for as against him & are unani-
confirmcd, Hiously of Opinion that the Prisoner is Guilty of all the Charges Exhib-
to be hanged. jj.q^ agalust him and do sentence him to suffer Death.
William Frazer of Ballstown in the County of Albany was bro't before the Court
& the following- Charge was exhibited against him by the Judge Advocate. Vizt.
" You William Prazer stand charged for that you being a Member of the State
of New- York protected by the Laws thereof & owing Allegiance thereto On the
sixth Day of May instant & at divers other Days & Times both before & after &
since the le"" Day of July 1776, at Balls Town in the County of Albany Did
wickedly, traiterously & treasonably contrary to your Allegiance aforesaid, levy
War against the said State within the same By withholding your allegiance & ser-
vices from the said state & by attempting to go off privately to the Enemies of the
said State, & by aiding & abetting divers Other Persons the Subjects of the said
State to go off privately to the Enemy of the said State, then & now in actual war
against the said State within the same ; and that you on the Day & year & at the
Place aforesaid did adhere to the King of Great Britain & Others the Enemies of
the said State within the same Giving them Aid & Comfort, contrary to the Reso-
lutions of the Convention of the said State."
The Prisoner pleaded not Guilty, Whereupon the Judge Advocate proceeded to
the Examin.ation of Witnesses in Support of the Charges.
James Gordon of Balls Town, being sworn says that about the first of April last,
one James Pullerton told him that Every Person who did not take up Arms against
the Regulars (meaning British Troops) should not be hurt in Case they conquered
the Country; that he heard that Capt. Collins was coming to Albany to procure a
Company of Men, to take & Carry him & others, who were supposed to be dis-
affected to the Country, as Prisoners to Albany; that thereupon he withdrew into
the Woods, to prevent his being taken & for no other purpose ; that he found seve-
ral Balls Town People there & among others the Prisoner, & that he says also some
Strangers who were said to be from Tryon County ; that the Prisoner told the
Balls Town Party if they would chuse him for Captain, for the Campaign, he would
act as such, or they were at Liberty to choose another, if they tho't proper ; that
he was thereupon unanimously chosen Captain for the Campaign (meaning by the
Term, Campaign, the Time they should be out) ; that John Fairman was called
Lieutenant by the Party, that Thomas Frazer was chosen Captain of the Tryon
County Party. That they heard Guns fired in the Woods & suspected that the
Militia were in Search of them ; that the Prisoner thereupon said he would go to
Crown Point & that he would take his Party with him, if they chose to go ; that he
said if the Regulars were there, they would be safe (meaning that if the British Troops
were to conquer the country, he tho't he & his Party would not be hurt) ; That the
Prisoner said, he would return home after he had been at Crown Point & seen the
regulars, if he could get a Protection for himself & his Party ; that he ordered his
Party if they saw a small Party of Militia in the Woods which they tho't they
could beat, they should shew themselves & bid the Party stand off at their Peril;
But if the Party was too strong, that they should hide themselves in the Woods.
Judge Ado. When were you taken & at what Place ?
Ans'' I and the Prisoner & others were taken some Time in the first of May I
think, about sixteen Miles north of Balls Town.
Jadcje Adu. Where were you going to when taken, & had you Arms ?
Ans'' We had Arms & were on our Way to Crown Point, to prevent our being
taken by the Militia.
tT. Adu. Were any of the Party engaged to remain at Crown point ? or were
they inlisted ?
Ajis' Not to my knowledge.
iT. Adv. Did the Tryon County Party go with you?
Ans' No, they left us in the Woods & went a West Course from us.
Court. What number did your Party consist of & had they all Arms & Ammu-
nition ?
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Ans^ I never counted the Men, but heard the Continental Captain, who took us,
say that the Party consisted of 39. All had Arms Except two or three & I suppose
all had ammunition, but am not positive ; I got my Gun in John Christie's House,
by his Leave & borrowed my ammunition from some of the Party.
Court. What do you suppose was the Intention of the Pai'ty in taking Arms with
them?
Ans'' I do not know.
<T. Adv. What did the Prisoner & party intend to do in case they should not find
the British Troops at Crown point ?
Ans' It was not determined what we should do, as we expected to find the Regu-
lars at C. Point.
P/'w"" Did I not send a Man to Balls Town to see whether we could safely return
home ? & what answer Did he bring ?
Ans' You did, & the Man said in Answer that his Cattle were taken & all the
Persons who had been left there were also taken & It was determined by us, to go
out of the Way of the Militia.
Pris' Did I ever say anything injurious to the Country?
Ans' You did not.
Pris' Did I not say, I would not remain at Crown Point but would only get a
Certificate that We might be safe in Case the Country should be Conquered ?
Ans' You did.
Jl Adv. Had you any Quantity of Provisions with you?
A7is' We tho't we had enough to carry us as far as Crown Point.
Joseph Proctor, of Balls Town being sworn says, that some Time in April last
William Grant & John Fairman came to his House & told him that a number of
Tories were collected at the Kayaderosseres Falls & asked him to go with them,
which he did ; that Thomas Frazer Brother to the Prisoner met them there ; that
there were about 30 or 40 persons there, who were reputed to be Tories, as well as
himself; that most of the Party had arms; that the Prisoner joined them there &
that he ordered them to form a Circle & then called out. Asking them, whether
they would chuse him as their Captain, or that if they could chuse any Person who
understood It better they should do It ; that they thereupon unanimously chose the
Prisoner Captain, by holding up their hands ; that a Party of Men from Tryon
County chose Thomas Frazer Captain to command them ; that the Tryon County
Party consisted of between 40 or 50 and had but 4 or 5 Arms ; that at the Falls
Thomas Frazer proposed to his Party to go to Crown Point ; that they all turned
out to go with him ; that three Days thereafter being near a Mountain about 9 miles
north of Balls Town, the Tryon County Party, not having Arms or Provisions,
declined going & returned home ; that the Prisoner thereupon proposed to his
Party to proceed to Crown Point, where he said he, as well as all the Party, sup-
posed the Regulars would be ; that they all agreed to go & Thomas Frazer was to
go in Company & that the Prisoner said to his Party, that they would be safe
enough, if once they were there ; that the Prisoner ordered his Party, if they were
attacked & fired upon, they should return the Fire, if they thought they were able
to beat the Persons that should attack them. If not, that they should make the best
of their way ; that he also said he would support his Party at Crown Point, in Case
they should stand in need.
J. Adv. What was your Intention in Case you should find no Regulars at Crown
Point? ^
Ans' That was not tho't of, for we fully expected to find the Regulars at Crown
Point.
J'. Adv. What was the Cause of your going into the woods?
Ans' We heard That all such as were suspected to be Tories would be taken up.
J. Adv. Was you ever acquainted with the Prisoner till this Afiair happened ?
Ans' No.
Court. Did you not understand from the Prisoner where he was to get Money
for you ?
Am' I did not know but he had Money.
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«/] Adv. By whom were you and the Prisoner taken ?
Ans' By Colo. Gordon & Capt" Collins.
Prisoner. Did I not advise you after we had sent a Man to see Whether we could
go home in Safety, that Every one who chose to go home, should do It?
Ans' I do not recollect It, but It was proposed by All the Party, that as they
had gone so far. It was most advisable to go on to Crown Pt.
I'ris'' Did I not say to you that I never would join the Regulars & become a
Soldier ?
Ans' You may have said It, But I did not hear It, as I am a little thick of
Hearing.
I'ris'' Did I ever coax any Person to go to Crown Point?
Ans' Not that I know of.
I'ris' Did you ever hear me say that I would do any Injury to the Country? or
did I advise others to do It or to take Arms against It ?
A7is' You never did.
Prisoner. Did you ever hear Itsaid, by any of the Party, that I intended to join
the Regulars & return to do Injury to the Country?
Ans' I never did.
John Colebraith of Balls Town being sworn says, that some Time on the first of
May James Gordon advised him to go into the woods ; that he had heard that
several Persons & among Others the Prisoner were gone off in order to avoid taking
the oath, which he heard every Person was ordered to take ; that he heard It called
the Oath of Allegiance to New York or the Congress; that Gordon informed him,
there were Regulars in the woods, who would assist them, in Case they were
molested ; tliat they intended to come down with the Regulars, that they might be
safe ; that William Frazer the Prisoner was a Captain ; that the Prisoner said they
were to go to Crown Point & to come down with the Regulars, not to hurt the
Inhabitants, but that they might be safe ; that having the Men drawn up, the Pris-
oner said, that those who chose to go home, might do It; that the Pris'' also said to
them, that if they got to the Regulars those who had an Inclination to inlist might
do It; that the Prisoner said he had no authority or Power to make his Party go
with him to Crown Point, but that he would do as they did & that the Prisoner
said he did not know whether the Regulars were there or not.
J. Adv. Were you & the Party taken in Arms & had you Ammunition ?
Ans' We had Arms & a little Ammunition.
William Agnew of Campbell's Bush being sworn says that some Time the first
of last April he saw the Prisoner at Schenectady & Conversed with him on the
subject of the Dispute between Great Britain & America, & that the Prisoner told
him that a party was going into the Woods ; that there would be many People who
would go into the Woods & join that Party ; that he consented to go, & went
afterwards ; that the Prisoner was called Captain ; that while they were in the
woods Capt. Frazer said that such of his Men as chose to go to Crown Point should
turn out & such as chose to go home might go ; that the Prisoner swore him to be
true to the King ; that the Prisoner said he had heard that Such Persons as joined
the Regulars should have 100 Acres of Land.
Pris' Did I send word to you or did I ask you to go into the Woods with me?
Ansioer. No ; you did not.
Court. Did you consider yourself to be a true subject to King George ?
Ans' Yes I did.
Court. Did not the Prisoner tell you he was going or ask you to go to Crown
Point?
Ans' I did not hear him say so, but it was repeatedly talked of, to go to Crown
Point.
Pris' Did not my Brother direct you & the Men who were in the Woods, to go
homo?
Aivi' Yes he did.
The Judge Advocate having gone thro his Evidence. The Prisoner in his
Defence allcdges that he was informed that he & some other Persons were in
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Danger of being taken by the Militia and carried Prisoneis to Albany as being
tho't unfriendly to the American Cause, that he with the other Persons thereupon
retired into the woods, to avoid being taken by the Militia & afterwards determined
to go to Crown Point, to procure a Protection from the British Troops, that they
might not be injured in Case this Country should be Conquered.
The Prisoner having no Evidence to offer the Court proceeded to the Considera-
coufirmed ^^'^^ °^ ^^^ Evidencc offered against him & are of Opinion that he is
Guilty of the Charges exhibited against him. And Do sentence that he
suffer Close Confinement in a Goal for twelve Months at his own Expence.
The Court adjourned for an Hour.
The Court opened pursuant to Adjourmn'
Present as before — Also Major Goes.
Thomas Blewer of the Manor of Rensselaerwyck in the County of Albany was
bro't before the Court & Charged as follows :
" You Thomas Blewer stand charged For that you being a Member of the State
of New York protected by the Laws thereof & owing Allegiance thereto on the
20*'' Day of April last past & at divers Other Days & Times both before & after &
since the 16"" Day of July 1776, at the Manor of Rensselaerwyck .in the County of
Albany, Did wickedly, traiterously & treasonably, contrary to your Allegiance
aforesaid, levy war agains' the said State within the same, by swearing to bear
Faith & true Allegiance to the King of Great Britain & to defend his Crown &
Dignity, the said King then & now being in Actual War against the said State,
and that you in the Day & Year & at the Place aforesaid Did wickedly, traiter-
ously & treasonably contrary to your Allegiance af'' adhere to the King of Great
Britain & Others the Enemies of the said State then & now in Actual war against
the said State within the same. Giving them aid & Comfort contrary to Resolutions
of the Convention of the said State."
To these Charges this Prisoners pleaded ISTot Guilty.
Whereupon Hendrick Hooghteeling of the Manor of Rensselaerwyck being
sworn in Support of the Charges, says, that some Time in April last, He with one
Palmeter his Captain who is a Tory, the Prisoner & a party of men who were
Tories, were collected at the House of one John Ibes ; that he as well as the Men
with him had sworn Allegiance to the King & that they were informed, that the
Militia were in Pursuit of them, and that at night they determined to go to the
House of the Prisoner, thinking it more safe there than the Place they were at ;
that the Prisoner advised them to go to his House where he said they would be
unmolested ; That the Prisoner had arms with him & accompany'd them; that the
Greater Part of the Men had Arms ; that he believes the Prisoner was privy to
their Designs ; that he was reputed to be a Tory & acted & Conversed as such
with Capt. Palmeter and the Men of his Company ; that while they were at the
Prisoners House his Wife provided Capt" Palmeter & the Men of his Company
with Provisions & that It was not paid for to his knowledge, that the same Night
they were attacked by Capt"' Dennison of the Militia with a Party of Men ; that on
their coming up, one William Cronkheit, who stood Centinel at the Door of the
Prisoners House, hailed them, asking what Men they were, they answered Congress
Men & he returned for answer that they (meaning the Persons in the House)
were Kings Men & that Capt. Dennison's Men shot at him & killed him on the
spot ; that the Centinel had also tired on them ; that when the firing was over, Capt.
Palmeter the Witness & prisoner went out ; that the Prisoner, he thinks had arms
then ; that some time thereafter, Lieut. Shaw & Samuel Sweet of Capt" Dennison's
Party were taken Prisoners by Thomas Blewer, Paul James & Capt" Palmater ; that
the Persons who were taken Prisoners were carried into the Woods & shortly after
sent back to the House ; that in a Very short Time thereafter Capt. Palmeter & all
his Party went off from the House ; that he being wounded that night, remained
there ; that the Prisoner went off with Palmeters Party & that he was reputed to
be a soldier in Capt" Palmeters Company.
J. Adv. What was the reason of raising the Company & how many were there ?
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Ans' I was informed by Capt° Palmeter that the Reason of our swearing was to
prevent our being destroyed by the Indians, who we were informed were coming
down in Great Numbers ; we were informed that Every ten Indians would bo
headed by one white man and would destroy all that had not a certificate of their
being true to the King. That the number of our men was 24, about 18 of whom
had Arms.
John Heydle being sworn says. That some time in March the prisoner came to
him at his House and desired him to come to his the Prisoners House or Cornelius
Sluyters and asked him whether he would not sign to bo true to the King, That
he (the witness) said It was hard to do It, in case it should be discovered. That the
prisoner said that he did not think the Americans would gain the Cause, That
the Prisoner also said that a Great Number of Indians were coming down, having
one white man for every ten Indians, who would destroy all that had no certificate
or that they would be sent to New Spain, That he had asked the Prisoner whether
giving his name would not answer the Purpose, the Prisoner answered that will not
do ; and that he saw no Paper, nor signed any.
Cornelius Sluyter being sworn says, that some time last Winter, he was informed
by the Prisoner, that one Palmeter was Going about to procure men, to sign to be
Subjects to King George ; That some time thereafter he went to the Prisoners House
where he saw Palmeter, and that he heard him read a paper, which he called a
Warrant to enlist Men for the King ; that he was prevailed upon to swear & sign
the Paper to be true to the King ; that the Prisoner was sworn & signed the Paper
at the same Time ; that they first took the Oath of Secresy & thereafter the Oath
of Allegiance.
Court. Did you ever hear of the Prisoners having any Office in Cap' Palmeters
Company ?
Ans' None that I know of, he is too Ignorant.
John Ibe, of the Manor of Rensselaerwyck being sworn says, that last Shrove
Tuesday the Pris' came to his House with one Palmeter; that he had a Paper
which he called Gen' Howe's Proclamation ; that he read It & asked him (the
Witness) & the other Persons with him to sign It; That he saw the Prisoner make
his Mark to It; That he never heard of his being sworn by Clint.
The Judge Advocate having gone thro the Prosecution & the Prisoner having no
Evidence to offer in his Defence ; the Court proceeded to the Consideration of
the Evidence offered on the Part of the Prosecutor & are of Opinion that
he is Guilty of the Charges exhibited against him & Do therefore sen-
tence him to suffer Twelve Months close Imprisonment at his own Expence.
The Court adjourned 'till Wednesday Morning, May 28"" 9 o'clock.
Wednesday May 28'" 1777.
The Court met pursuant to adjournment.
Present as before.
Alexander Patterson of Claverack in the County of Albany, was bro't before the
Court & Charged as follows, —
" You Alexander Patterson stand charged For that You being a Member of the
State of New-York protected by the Laws thereof & owing allegiance thereto, on
the fourteenth Day of April & at divers Other Days & times both befoi-e & after
& since the 16"" Day of July 1776, at Claverack in the County of Albany Did
wickedly, traiterously & treasonably, contrary to your allegiance aforesaid, levy war
against the said State within the same. By Entering into the Service of the King
of Great Britain & by Inducing many of the Subjects of the said State to inlist
into the Service of the King of Great Britain then & now in actual war against the
said State, within the same, and that you on the Day & year and at the Place
aforesaid did, contrary to your Allegiance aforesaid, wickedly, traiterously &
treasonably adhere to the King of Great Britain & others the Enemies of the
said State within the same. Giving them aid & comfort contrary to the Resolutions
of the Convention of the said State."
The Prisoner pleaded not Guilty.
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Whereupon Christian Smith of Claverack, being sworn Saith That some Time in
April last, He, this Depon' went to the House of the Prisoner in Company with one
Henry Emrigh ; that the Prisoner swore the said Emerigh to Secrecy; that he ten-
dered the Oath of Secrecy to him (the Witness) But that he affected to take It, &
Evaded Swearing, thro want of attention in tlie Prisoner ; that the Prisoner advised
Emerigh & him to do their Duty as Militia Men, But in Case of an Alarm to keep
. out of the way & not to take up Arms against the King ; that they thereupon left the
Prisoner, that three days after they returned to the Prisoners House, that the Pris-
oner got a paper which he called inlisting Orders from General Howe, Gov' Tryon
& Sir John Johnson ; that the Prisoner read the Paper & delivered It to him with
Directions to inlist 50 Men ; that when he had raised 50 Men, he (the Witness)
should come to him & he (the Prisoner) would cross the JN'orth River with him &
promised him (the Witness) that he should be an Officer; — that the Prisoner
informed him that one Hewetson was an officer & put down the Innetial Letter of
his Name in the Inlisting Instructions, Saying that if he (the Witness) lost the
Paper, Huston could not be injured by It; — that the Prisoner did not at that Time
tell him from whom he got the Papers ; that the Prisoner informed him, that when
Hewston was made Prisoner All his Papers were safe. That the Prisoner wrote
one oath on the enlisting Instruction, which he received from him; that he thinks
there were two oaths on the Pajier; But that he can neither read or write.
I^ris' Did you ever receive any Money from any Person, to swear against me ?
& was you not sent to my House to betray me?
Ans^'lifo.
JPrisotier. Did I ever tell you that I would injure any Person or the Country or
not?
Ans' No.
JPris' Was I not always ready to turn out with the Militia ?
Arts'' You was always ready.
j; Adv. What was the Cause of your going to the House of the Prisoner ?
Ans' Henry Emrigh & myself came from a Training he asked me whether I
could keep a Secret & told me that he could take me to a Man that was able to tell
me more than ever I knew before. We agreed to meet the next Day, & then went
to the House of the Prisoner, But he was not at home & did not come to his
House till Evening, when he swore us as above related.
John Mesick of Claverack being sworn says that some time in April last, the
Prisoner told him that he had sworn Christian Smith & said he had delivered him
a Paper to get Men he thinks he heard the Prisoner say that he had sworn Emerigh,
but is not certain of It. That while himself & the Prisoner were Confined the -
Committee frequently sent for Smith, that the Prisoner expressed his Apprehen-
sions, that Christian Smith would injure him, that he said Christian Smith knew
more of him than He (the Witness) or others, that he never saw any Papers of the
Prisoner ; & that the Prisoner said he was sorry that Huston was taken, fearing
that their Plan would be discovered.
Pris' Did you hear that I had a paper of Huston ?
Ans' I think I have & also think I heard you say so.
Major Goes, a Member of the Court, being sworn, says that he has known Chris-
tian Smith several years ; that his General Character was pretty Good & that he
was pretty well Esteemed in the neighborhood ; That he has known John Mesick
several Years & never has heard any thing prejudicial to his Cliaracter.
Pris' to John Mesick. Did you ever hear tliat I inlisted any Man or swore any to
be true to the King ?
Pris' I have heard you say that you had sworn Christian Smith & I think you
also said Henry Emrigh.
The Judge Advocate having gone thro' his Evidence & the Prisoner having
nothing to alledge in his Defence,
The Court in Consideration of the Evidence offered against him are of opinion
confirired. tie that he is Guilty of Adhering to the Enemies of the State &c. and not
mittei*"" Guilty of the Other Charges against him. The Court do therefore sen-
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tence that he be branded in the left Hand with the Letter T & that he thereafter
suffer twelve months close Imprisonment at his own expence.
The Court adjourned till Thursday Morn« May 29"" 9 o'clock.
The Court met pursuant to adjournm'.
Present as before, also Lieut. Colo. Van Veghten.
Thomas Frazer of Balls Town in the County of Albany was bro't before the
Court & Charged as follows —
" You Thomas Frazer stand charged For that you being a Member of the State
of New York protected by the Laws thereof and ow" allegiance thereto, on the
sixth Day of May instant, and at divers other Days & Times both before & after &
since the 16th Day of July 1776 at Balls Town in the County of Albany, Did
wickedly, traiterously and treasonably, contrary to your allegiance aforesaid, levy
M-ar against the said State, within the same. By adhering to the King of Great
Britain & others the enemies of the said State, then & now in actual war against
the said State, within the same, Giving them Aid & Comfort, And that you on the
Day & Year & at the Place aforesaid, wickedly, traiterously & treasonably. Did
attempt to go off privately to the Enemy of the said State & Did aid and abet
others the subjects of the said State to go off privately to the Enemy of the said
State then & now in Actual War against the said State, within the same, Contrary
to the Resolutions of the Convention of the said State."
The Prisoner pleaded not Guilty.
Whereupon the Judge Advocate proceeded to the Examination of Witnesses in
Support of the Charges.
.James Gordon of Balls Town, being sworn saith That some Time in April last,
being informed by a certain James FuUerton that such Persons as were not found in
Arms, when the British Troops came up, would not be injured if the country was
conquered & being also told by Ephraim Currie that Cap*" Collins was gone to
Albany to procure a Company to take & carry him and others who were supposed
to be disaffected to the Country, Prisoners to Albany, he retired into the Woods to
prevent his being taken ; that he found several persons from Balls Town there ; and
also several persons who were said to be from Tryon County ; that the Prisoner
came there shortly after him. That William Fi'azer was chosen Capt" of the Balls
Town Party & that the Tryon County Party chose the Prisoner as their Captain ;
that on hearing the firing of Guns in the Woods, they thought that they were pur-
sued ; that soon thereafter William Frazer proposed to go to Crown Point to be
protected by the Regulars & that the Company agreed to go ; that the Prisoner
accompanied them & that he was taken with them about sixteen miles north of
Balls Town, on their way to Crown Point, that the Tryon County Party left them,
but the Prisoner remained with them.
I'ris'' Do you not remember that I proposed to go home & desired the men of my
Party to go home.
Ans' I do not know It.
Joseph Proctor of Balls Town being sworn says, that some time in April last,
being informed that a number of Tories were collected at the Ivayaderosseres Falls
& being requested to join them, he went and found the Prisoner there ; that he
found between 30 & 40 other Persons there, most of whom had arms ; that there
was a party of Men from Balls Town, and another Party from Tryon County; that
the former chose William Frazer Capt" & the latter chose the prisoner their Capt" ;
that his Party consisted of between 40 & 50 only 4 or 5 of whom had arms; that
the Prisoner proposed to the Men there collected to go to Crown Point, that they
all turned out to go; that about 3 Days thereafter at a Mountain about 9 miles
north of Balls Town the Tryon County Party declined going to Crown Point that
W" Frazer and his Party agreed to go on and that the Prisoner went with them.
Jl Adv. What was the declared Intention of the Party in going to Crown point.
Ans' We expected to find the Regulars there, where we tho't we would be safe
from the Militia, who we heard were in pursuit of us to take us as being Tories.
J. Ado. Were all the Party esteemed to be Tories ?
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Arts'' They were all tho't to be Tories by us.
Pris'^ Do yon not know that at the Falls I advised the Men to go Home ?
Alts'' I remember 1 heard Something said about It.
Pris' Did you ever hear me say anything injurious to the Country ?
Ans' I never did.
Court. Was the Prisoner the first Man who proposed to go to Crown Point?
Ans' He being Chosen Captain, advised with his Men, whether they would go to
Crown Point or not or what they would do.
John Colebruith of Balls Town being sworn, saith That being informed by James
Gordon that a number of persons were collected together in the Woods (he knows
not for what purpose) & being advised to join them, he went, that he found the
Prisoner & William Frazer & others at the House of John Christie ; that he heard
that AVilliam Frazer was chosen Captain & the Prisoner was chosen a Lieutenant,
but does not know what he was.
Ji Adv. What was the cause of their going off?
Ans' I heard It was to avoid, taking an oath which was ordered to be taken by
Every Person, I think it was called the Oath of Allegiance to the State of New
York.
tT. Adv. Did you hear the Prisoner talk of going to Crown Point ?
Ans' I did.
Pris' Did you ever hear me say anything injurious to the Country ?
Ans' I never did.
Pris' Did you ever hear me advise the People from Tryon County to go home &
did you Ever hear me talk of Going home Myself?
Ans' 1 have heard you advise the Tryon County People to go home. But did not
Hear yon say that you would go home.
The Judge Advocate having no further Evidence to offer The Prisoner in his
Defence alledges that he was fearfuU of taking the Oath of Allegiance to the State
of New York mentioned by the Witness John Colebraith least, if the Country was
conquered by the British Troops, he should suffer for It, & for that Reason retired
into the woods ; that after they were in the woods he agreed to go to Crown point
that he might avoid being taken by the Militia, as being unfriendly to the American
Cause.
The Court in Consideration of the Evidence against him, are of Opinion that he
is Guilty of Every Part of the Charge Exhibited against him, Except that of
Aiding & Abetting the Subjects of the State to go off privately to the Enemy
And do therefore sentence him to suffer close Imprisonment for twelve
months at his own Charge & Expence.
The Court adjourned till Friday Morn^ 30"^ 9 o'clock.
The Court met pursuant to adjourm'
Present as before, also C.apt" Bently.
Thomas Verte, Joseph Shearer, Alexander M'^Laughlin, John Mickle, John Fair-
man, Archibald M'^Neil, John Summerville, James Grant, John Burns, Michael
Connor, & John McLaughlin of Balls Town ; Hans Helmer, Duncan Robinson,
Alexander Robinson, & John M^Intire of Tryon County & Hendrick Ranion &
William Reed were bro't Prisoners before the Court and charged as follows.
You Thomas Verte, Joseph Shearer, Alexander M'^Laughlin, John Mickle, John
Fairman, Archibald McNeil, John Summerville, James Grant, John Burns, Michael
Connor, .John McLaughlin, Hans Helmer, Duncan Robinson, Alexander Robinson,
John M^Intire, Hendrick Ranion & William Reed stand jointly & severally charged.
For that you being Members of the Stnte of New York, protected by the Laws
thereof & owing allegiance thereto, on the sixth Day of May instant <fc at divers
other Days & Times both before & after & since the 16"' Day of July 1776, at Balls
Town in the County of Albany, Did wickedly, traiterously, & treasonably, contrary
to your Allegiance aforesaid, levy war against the said State within the same By
Secretly withdrawing & withholding your allegiance & Services from the said
State & By adhering to the King of Great Britain & others the Enemies of the
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said State then & now in actual War against the said State, within the same, Giv-
ing them aid & comfort, and that you on the Day & year aforesaid at Balls Town
in the County aforesaid, wickedly traiterously & treasonably, contrary to your
allegiance aforesaid Did attempt to go off privately to the Enemy of the said. State,
then & now in actual war against the said State within the same, Contrary to the
Resolutions of the Convention of the said State."
The Prisoners severally pleaded Not Guilty, Whereupon Colo. Gordon being
sworn says that the Committee of Balls Town were informed that a Number of
Persons who were reported to be unfriendly to the American Cause, were Collect-
ing in the Woods north of Balls Town, but for what purpose they were not informed
of; that he was ordered by that Committee to take such Part of the Balls Town
Militia as could be collected, together with Capt" Coggsdels Company of Conti-
nental Troops, under his command & to pursue & apprehend them ; that in
Obedience to his Orders, he pursued them & that he apprehended William &
Thomas Frazer & the Prisoners about 20 miles north of Balls Town; that the
Prisoners seemed to be on their March to Jessup's Patent as far as could be judged
from their Rout; that the Number of Persons taken was 31 & the number of arms
27, that he has heard William Frazer confess & Joseph Proctor another of the
Parly swear, that they were on their Rout to Crown Point to receive protection
from the British Troops.
The Judge Advocate having gone thro' his Evidence & the Prisoners having
nothing to say in their Defence, The Court in Consideration of the Evidence against
them are of Opinion that the Prisoners are Guilty of the two first parts of the
■ Charge & not Guilty of the last Part of the Charge.
The Court do therefore sentence, That they be fined fifteen Dollars Each
tStJatS""* & that they be imprisoned till the Fines are paid & the Prisoners take the
Oath of Allegiance to the State of New York.
On reading the Proceedings of the Court Ordered that the same be signed by the
President & delivered to General Ten Broeck to be transmitted to the Council of
Safety.
By Order of the Court, STEPHEN J. SCHUYLER, Fresidt.
Rich" Vaeick, Judge Advocate.
[Miscel. Pap. 39 : 39.]
At a General Court Martial of Oificers of Militia held at Albany, in the State of
New York on the twenty first Day of May 1111, continued by adjournment to the
23'''' — By order of His Honor Brigadier General Ten Broeck agreeable to the Reso-
lution of the Convention of the State of New York passed on the 9"^ of May instant.
Present : Colonel Stephen J. Schuyler, President.
Colonels Anthony Van Bergen, Majors Floras Banker,
Jacobus Van Schoonhoven, Isaac Goes,
Peter Vrooman, Jacob Ford,
William B. Whiting, Andrew Mitchell,
Lieut. Colo' Philip P. Schuyler, John Van Rensselaer,
John H. Beekman, Captains John N. Bleecker,
Henry K. Van Rensselaer Andries Douw,
James Gordon, Abraham Oothout &
Major Abraham Cuyler, Caleb Bentley, Members.
Lieut. Colo. Rich* Varlck, Judge Advocate.
The President & Members being Sworn & the Judge Advocate being also sworn,
Israel Osborn of Kings District in the County of Albany, being a Prisoner was
bro't before the court & the Judge Advocate exhibited the following charges
against him viz : —
" You Israel Osborn stand charged for that You being a Member of the State of
New York, protected by the Laws thereof & owing allegiance thereto, on the first
Day of April last past and at Divers other Days & Times, both before Ss after, &
Since the 16* Day of July 1776, at Kings District in the County of Albany Did
wickedly, traitorously, & treasonably, contrary to your allegiance aforesaid, levy war
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against the saul State within the same by Inducing many of the Subjects of the
Said State to inlist or by aiding & abetting others the Enemies of the said State to
procure divers persons the subjects of the said State, to inlist into the service of
the King of Great Britain, then & now in actual war against the said State,
within the same, and By traitorously & wickedly attempting or aiding & abetting
in an attempt to procure a Person to convey Intelligence to General Howe an officer
in the Service of the King of Great Britain & others the Enemies of the said State,
then & now in actual war against the said State, within the same, and that you on
the Day & year & at the Place aforesaid was adherent to the King of Great Britain
& others the Enemies of the said State theu & now in actual war against the said
State within the same, Giving them aid & Comfort, contrary to the Resolutions of
the Convention of the said State."
The Prisoner pleaded Not Guilty, Whereupon the Judge Advocate proceeded to
the Examination of Witnesses in Support of the Charge.
Edward Davis of Boston, late of Kings District being Sworn says. That some
Time in April last He was at the House of Joseph Atwell in Kings District, who
was reputed to be unfriendly to the United States & who confessed himself to be a
Friend to the King of Great Britain ; Th.at he also passed himself there as a Friend
to the King of Great Britain & an officer in the regular service ; That he had a Red
Coat & othei' the Dress of A Regular Officer ; That he was thereupon recommended
by Atwell to the Prisoner and his Sons, as a warm friend to Government ; That he
went to the Prisoner & there made known to him that he (the witness) was a Friend
to the King & that he desired to Converse with him on the Subject of the present
Controversy ; That the Prisoner sent his Eldest son to put up his Horse & sent his
other children (Except his two Eldest sons) out of the Room ; that his wife remained
in the Room ; That the Prisoner asked him what vouchers he had of his being a
Friend to Government ; That he thereupon took General Howe's Proclamation &
Capt Sullivans letter out of his Shoe & delivered them to him ; That the Prisoner
perused them & Said that he had had the Proclamation & read It but had not seen
the letter ; That the Prisoner having read them, returned them to liim ; That he
asked the Prisoner how he stood affected to Government (meaning toward the cause
of the King of Great Britain) ; That the Prisoner Answered we are all hearty in the
Cause ; That witness thereupon asked him. Whether there were any Youug Men
there, that would inlist into the Service for Lord Howe, For that he wanted to
inlist 16 to join a Company Commanded by Capt. Andrew Palmeter, at little Hose-
ack into Genl. Howe's Service, That the Prisoner said there were no Young Men to
be had there, & asked him whether he knew Palmeter; That he (the VVitness)
replied in the affirmative. That the Prisoner Said he knew him also ; That the Pris-
oner told him that he knew where Capt. Palmeter lodged. That he directed him to
Capt. Ailesworth, who was reputed to be a Tory, & that on his application, the
Prisoner gave him a Recommendation to Capt. Ailesworth, as being a true Friend
to Government — That he asked the Prisoner, whether they had Instruments to act
with. The Prisoner replied no. That he & his sons had been disarmed, but that a
Certain Gentleman (meaning Colo. Williams) who was gone to Esopus for Millstones,
would procure the Instruments they should want; That he asked the Prisoner
whether he had no Men for him ; That the Prisoner Said no, & ag.ain asked him
how many he wanted & that he replied again 16. — That he mentioned Several
Young Mens Names of the Neighborhood whom he said he wanted to procure ;
That the Prisoner replied you can have none of them, they are all my Boys ; by
which Expression of wy JBot/s, he understood that the Prisoner inlisted them for the
service of Lord Howe ; For that he had been before informed by Benjamin Atwell,
that he was a Captain ; that the Prisoner asked him how the Regular Troops (mean-
ing British Troops) did? That he replied they were very well & would be up the
River soon; That he told the Prisoner, if all those Persons whose Names he had
mentioned, were already inlisted, he would be undone. For that he expected to have
had them ; That the Prisoner told him, if he had got his Complement for the person
he was then procuring Men for, he would try to get some for him & that if he would
return to the Prisoners House from Colo. Williams' (where he was going) & bring
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him Information whether the Colonel was at home. The Prisoner Said he would
then shew him his brave Men. That he asked the Prisoner how many Men he had,
the Prisoner replied, I have nine Companies almost or quite full ; That from the
Conversation which he had with the Prisoner he was lead to understand That the
Pris' was procuring Men for Colo Williams for the Service of Lord Howe; That
he asked the Prisoner who were the Officers, That the Pris' replied That Danl.
Deane & one Peas were 1'' & 2* Lieuts ; That it was frequently mentioned in the
Prisoners Presence, that he was to go to 'New York with Letters & Intelligence to
General Howe ; That it was proposed to carry this Design the more Effectually into
Execution, the Prisoners son should procure one Belden to make a hollow Crutch
for him, he having lost one of his legs, & that the Letters & papers should be put
therein ; That the Trisoner assured him. That if his son had engaged to get It done,
he might depend on hav'g It; That the Prisoner said he had sent his & his Sons
Names to Lord Howe, by some of the Regular (British) officers, who were at Hart-
ford & were Exchanged; That after a short Conversation with the Prisoner he
parted with him & went to Colo. Williams' House ; That the Colo, was not at home
when he came there, but arrived before he left the House ; That he soon after left
Colo. Williams' & met a Mr Sayre with whom he concerted measures to deceive
the Prisoner, But that the prisoner was not at home, when he came there ; That on
the Prisoners' coming home, He abused him (the witness) calling him a Villain,
Traitor & Rascal, & Saying that he was neither Good for King or Country & that
after a short Dispute with him & his Family, he went off on Horseback.
Being Interrogated :
Prisoner. Did I order your Horse to be put up or was I on the Bed asleep when
You came in & did my Eldest Son put up your Horse ?
A71S'' When I came into the House, Your Eldest Son awaked You & You ordered
my Horse to be put up by him.
JPris' How long was You at my House ?
Ans' From 10 oClock this afternoon.
JVis' Did not You, when You came to my House, propose to me to get a hollow
Staff to carry the Names to Lord Howe ?
Ans'' No.
Pz-js' Did you talk of the hollow Staff before or after I Gave you the Recom-
mendation to Captain Ailesworth ?
Answer. After.
Fris' Did I not hold the Recommendation in my hand, till I asked You whether
You would return to my House the next Day ?
Ans' You held It in your Hands till I promised to burn It or see It burnt.
Pris' Did You not ask me whether I knew any persons at New Britain ?
Ans' I do not remember, I think You told me That you knew but one Man there
& You said he was a Good Friend to Government.
Judge Adv. As you seem to have acted a Double Part with these Tories, pray
inform the Court, by whom you were advised to such Conduct?
Ans' By Colonel Whiting & Major Douglass.
J. Adv. Was You ever in the Service of the United Colonies or United States ?
If so, where & when & are you still in pay from the United States ?
Ans' I was a Lieut in the service of the United Colonies in 1'7T5 & was wounded
in the Battle of Lexington on the 19'" April 1775, whereby I lost my Right Leg &
am still on Half Pay from the United States.
J. Adv. What did you mean in your Conversation with the Prisoner & others,
by the Term Friends to Government?
A?is' It was understood by us, that Friends to Government, meant all those who
would oppose all acts & Resolutions of Congress or of any Committees or others,
deriving authority from the Continental Congress.
J. Adu. Was you to receive Pay for Your Services in making these Discoveries ?
Ans. No, I did it with a view of serving my Country.
J. Adv. Did the Prisoner desire You to burn the Recommendation he gave You
to Ailesworth?
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Ans. He desired me to burn It or see it burnt.
The Court adjourned till Saturday Morning 9 OClock.
Saturday May 24""
The Court met pursuant to adjournment.
Present as before.
The Court adjourned this cause till Tuesday 27'" instant at 9 Oclock.
Tuesday May 2f"'
The Court met pursuant to adjournment.
Present as before.
The Court adjourned this Cause till Friday 30"" May at 9 OCltfck.
The Court met pursuant to adjournment.
Present as before, Except Major Mitchell.
The Judge Advocate proceeded to the Examination of further Evidence against
the Prisoner.
Capt John Beebe Chairman of the Committee of Kings District being sworn
says That he has known the Prisoner about a year ; That his Conduct has appeared
unfriendly to the United States ; That he is Generally reputed to be disaffected ;
That he has been confined & sent prisoner to Connecticut last Summer & that he
returned Some Time last Winter.
P/-8V Do You know of my being Guilty of any Thing injurious to the Country
since my Return ? ■
Ans' Not that I know of.
Capt Philip Frisbie being sworn Says that he has seen the Prisoner before the
Controversy happened between Great Britain & America but never was acquainted
with him till about a Year Since, when he was taken up as being a person unfriendly
to the Country ; That his General Character was that of a Person unfriendly to
America ; That in the Spring of 1776, the Prisoner confessed he had taken the names
of several Persons to send to Lord Howe ; That Capt Ailesworth & Doctor Tid-
marsh were reputed to be Tories.
JPris' Did I keep any other Company, than with Capt Ailesworth & Doctor
Tidmarsh ?
Ans' Not that I know of
The Judge Advocate thereupon produced in Evidence a paper, purporting to be
the Recommendation of Edward Davis, by the Prisoner, to Capt. Ailesworth, in
the words following : —
" Capt Ailesworth S' — the Barer hereof I take to be a Friend that you may
discourse freely & not be afraid, this from Yours Israel Osbokn."
Judge Adv. Did the prisoner ever confess, the Paper now read to be his Recom-
mendation of Edward Davis to Capt. Ailesworth?
Ans. He did.
The Judge Advocate having no further evidence to offer against the Prisoner, and
the Prisoner having no Evidence to offer in his Defence, The Court proceeded to
the Consideration of the Evidence offered against him & are of Opinion, That he is
Guilty of adhering to the King of Great Britain & others the Enemies of the
State, and that he is not Guilty of the other Charges exhibited against him. The
Court do therefore sentence him to suffer twelve months close Imprisonment at his
own Expense.
Saturday May 31" 1777.
The Court met pursuant to adjournment.
Present as before, as also L' Colo. Van Veghten.
Benjamin Ingraham, Asa Beebe & Moses Wooster of Kings District in the
County of Albany, being Prisoners were brot before the Court & charged as fol-
lows, viz : — You Benjamin Ingraham, Asa Beebe & Moses Wooster stand charged
That You, being Members of the State of New York protected by the Laws thereof
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& owing allegiance thereto, on the sixth Day of May instant & at divers other
Days & Times both before & after & since the 16'" Day of July, 1776, at Kings
District in the County of Albany, Did wickedly, traiterously & treasonably con-
trary to yonr allegiance aforesaid, adhere to the King of Great Britain and others
the Enemies of the said State within the same contrary to the Resolutions of the
Convention of the said State.
The Prisoners Severally pleaded not Guilty.
The Judge Advocate thereupon produced in Evidence to the Court these papers
purporting to be the Examination of the Prisoners signed by their own Hands in
the words following, viz : —
The Examination of Benjamin Ingraham who saith he thinks he now owes
allegiance to the King & Crown of Great Britain
Q. Have you sworn allegiance to the Crown of Great Britain ?
A. Yes, I was sworn a great many years ago.
Q. Be you holden by your former oath to Britain ?
A. Yes, for what little interest I have, has been protected by them.
Q. Then is it not your duty to promote the Interest of Britain ?
A. Yes.
Q. Is it your determination to do Your Duty in all respects according to the
Dictates of your Conscience ?
A. Yes. BENJN. INGRAHAM.
This taken e*"" May 1777 before
John Bbebe, Chairman.
The Examination of Asa Beebe taken 6"" May 1777.
Q. Do you owe allegiance to the King of Great Britain?
A. Yes.
Q. Have you Sworn Allegiance to the King, &c?
A. Yes, Some Years ago.
Q. Are you now holden to the Oath of Allegiance you took so long ago ?
A. Yes.
Q. Is it your Duty to promote the Interest of the Crown & defend the King of
Great Britain ?
A. Yes.
Q. Are you determined so to do ?
A. Yes. ASA BEEBE.
Examined before
John Beebe Chairman of the Comt' S. District.
The examination of Moses Wooster taken 7"" May 1777.
Q. Do you owe allegiance to the King & Crown of Great Britain?
A. Yes I do.
Q. Have you sworn allegiance to the King, &c ?
A. Yes before the Contest between Britain & America begun.
Q. Are you holden to the oath of allegiance you took so long ago ?
A. Yes I take It that I be.
Q. Is it your Duty to promote the Interests of the Crown & Defend the King of
Great Britain ?
A. Yes as far as I am able.
Q. Are you determined So to do ?
A. Yes when I am call'd upon.
Examined Before MOSES WOOSTER.
John Beebe Chairman.
Which Papers being read & produced to the Prisoners they severally acknowl-
edged in Court to be their Confessions.
The Judge Advocate having no farther Evidence to offer & the prisoners having
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nothing to say in their Defence, The Court are of opinion that they are Guilty of
the Charge exhibited against them and Do Sentence That Benjamin Ingraham
Suffer Six Months Imprisonment & that Asa Beebe & Moses Wooster Suffer three
Months Imprisonment & that they remain imprisoned until they take the Oath of
Allegiance to the State of New York.
Tlie Proceedings of the Court being read, Ordered that the Same be signed by
the President & delivered to General Ten Broeck, to be transmitted to the Council
of Safety. STEPHEN J. SCHUYLER, Presi"'
By order of the Court,
RicHD. Vaeick, Judge Advocate.
[Misoel. Pap. 37 : 149.]
At a General Court Martial of Officers of Militia held at Albany in the State of
New York on the twenty first day of May 1777 Continued by adjournment to the
2'' June By order of his Honor Brigadier General Ten Broeck agreable to the Reso-
lutions of the Convention of the State of New York passed on the 9"' May 1777.
Present: Colonel Stephen J. Schuyler, President.
Colonel Jacobus Van Schoonhoven, Majors Abraham Cuyler,
William B. Whiting, Floras Banker,
Lieut. Co? Philip B. Schuyler, Andrew Mitchell,
John H. Beekman, John Van Renseler,
Henry K. Van Renseler, Capts Andrew Douw,
Cornelius Van Veghten, Caleb Bently, Members.
Lieu' Col Richard Varick, Judge Advocate.
The Court adjourned till Tuesday Morning 3f June 9 O Clock.
Tuesday 3* June.
The Court met pursuant to adj'
Present as before, also Colonels Van Bergen, Vrooman, Major Goes, Captains
Bleecker & Bentley.
Colonel Peter Van Ness also came into Court and was sworn as a Member.
The Court adjourned till Wednesday Morning 9 O Clock.
The Court Met pursuant to adjour'
Present as before.
The Court adjourned till Thursday Morning S"" June 9 O Clock.
Thursday 5"" June.
The Court met pursuant to adjournment.
Present as before. Except Capt Othout gone home with leave & Col Gordon
returned to take his seat.
By Order of his Hon Maj Gen' Schuyler yesterday Cap' Stephen Lush is .appointed
Judge Advocate in the place of Lieut Col Varick whose business required his
attendence at Ticonderoga.
Judge Advocate Sworn.
Jesse Bullis of Kings District in County of Albany being a Prisoner was brought
before the Court & the Judge Adv' Exhibited the following Charge against him
Vizt.
" You, Jesse Bullis, stand charged for that you being a member of the State of
New York residing within said State, protected by the Laws thereof & owing alle-
giance thereto, did on the 21" Jans' iggt ^ at divers other days & times both before
& after and since the IG"' Day of July 1776 at Kings district in the County of
Albany, Wickedly, traitorously & Treasonably & contrary to your allegiance afore-
said. Levy war against the state of New York within the same, whilst owing
allegiance thereto, did enlist yourself in the service of the King of Great Britain
within the same, did enlist men in the service of the said King within said State,
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was adherent to the said King and other Enemys of the said State of New York
Contrary to the Resolutions of the Convention of the said State of New
York whilst you did owe allegiance & derive Protection from the said State."
The Prisoner pleads not guilty.
Ebenezer French of New Britian Kings district County of Albany being sworn
Deposeth and saith that some time last winter in January or February the Deponant
saw the prisoner at New Labanon at the House of Robert Bullis Brother to the
Prisoner. The prisoner asked the Deponant which way he was traveling, prisoner
answered he was traveling a Different way from him, that the Prisoners Brother
required him the prisoner to stay to Brakfast, that the Prisoner answered he could
not stay, that he had a great deal of buisness to do. When the Deponent left the
House he proceeded on his Journey & had gone a little distance saw the prisoner
coming after him on Horseback without a hat. When the prisoner overtook the
Depunant the prisoner said Mr. French I want to talk with you a little but I dont
know whether I ought to do it, 1 have been advised to the contrary. The Depo-
nent answered that if he had anything of a private, secret natm-e to inform him of
that he had best not devulge it to him, that he was a talking man. The prisoner
replied that he believed he would tell him. The prisoner then asked the Deponent
if none of his Boys did not want to make themselves. Deponent asked him how, that
the prisoner answered him by engaging in the service of the King of Great Britain
and further said that if the Deponents Sons would Engage they should each have a
suit of Cloths & ninepence steai-ling per day and further said that after Britian had
Conqured America each Regiment was to have a piece of Land of six miles square
of the Conqured Country and his opinion was that America would be Conqured in
a short time. That the prisoner further said he had been riding almost as much as a
Post & that since the Monday preceding the day on which this Discourse passed he
(the prisoner) had enlisted ten men in the service of the King of Great Britain &
that he had Engaged four of them the Evening preceding at the House of his (the
prisoners) Brother Robert Bullis & the rest at John W. Schemehorn at Philips
Tavern in the Manor of Renselaerwyck ; that the prisoner further told the Deponant
that if his Boys would Engage he would be glad if the Deponant would Convey
them to his (the Prisoners) House within two days from the time that this dis-
course passed betwixt the Deponent and the prisoner for that he the prisoner was
going off to New York with six slays at that time. The Deponent asked him why
he was going to New York, that the prisoner answered he was going to New York
to keep Garrison there, that he did not intend to Come out & fight in the Country
but he was to be stationed at New York. The Deponant asked him what Commis-
sion he the Prisoner was to have for Enlisting those men, the Prisoner answered
with reluctance that he was to have a Lieutenants Commission as the Deponent
understood in the service of the King of Great Britian. That the prisoner further
informed the Deponent that Numbers were engaged in diferent parts of America to
join the Bi-itish Army, some from Rhode Island and seven or Eight hundred as the
Deponent thinks from Connecticut but is not certam that some hundreds were
mentioned.
,r. Adv. Did the Prisoner say nothing to you about Lord How's Proclamation ?
Answer. Yes, that the prisoner informed him that Lord How had issued a pro-
clamation promising pardon to those who sho'd lay down their arms & those who
did not sho'd receive some punishment but does not recollect what punishment.
Court. Did the prisoner Mention to you the names of the officers of the Regiment
he belonged to ?
A?iswer. He did not.
J] Ada. Did the Prisoner inform you who enlisted him & where he was enlisted?
Answer. No.
J^ Adv. Did the Prisoner inform you whether he had been to New York ?
Answer. No.
Court. Did The Prisoner inform you what business was doing when he rode about
the country as Post ?
Answer. He did not.
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Court. Did you understand what the Prisoner intended to Gary off in those slays
that you mentioned ?
Answer. I understood men were to be carried off.
J. Adv. Did he inform you how many Men he intended to Carry off with him?
Answer. No he only mentioned the Number he had engaged as mentioned in his
affidavit.
Prisoner. What Schemehorn did you say I went to ?
Answer. John Schemehorn.
Captain Philip Frisbee of Kings District being sworn says that he the Deponent
was a Member of the District Committee some time in January last when the Pris-
oner was Brought before them ; that the Prisoner on his Examination when Ebenezer
French was produced as a witness against him and his Evidence taken, first denied
the Charge in General but afterwards upon entering into particulars the prisoner
confessed the whole
The affidavit of Ebenezer French as follows being handed to Capt Frisbee ho
says this to the best of his knowledge was the Examination of Ebenezer French
before the District Committee.
The information of Ebenezer French taken 22* Jan=^ 1777 who saith that yesterday
in the forepart of the day being at the house of Robert Bullis in New Lebanon
where was Jesse Bullis who after some Discourse with his Brother Robert about
the poorness of Horse said he rode more than a Post, he had been twice to Kender-
hook this week Afterwards this informer saith he Rode away towards the Springs
and some distance from the House he looked back & saw said Jesse Bullis on horse-
back without a hat and coming after him and soon overtook him and rode in his
company near a mile ; after some Discourse said Jesse asked him if his sons did not
want to make themselves ; this informer said how shall that be ; said Jesse told him he
had got listing orders for the King and was a Lieu' in that service and every soldier
was to have a suit of clothes & nine pence per day stei-ling and every Regiment
when the King had Conqured was to have six mile square of Land ; he also said How
had issued a proclamation that all that would lay down their Arms before the 28"^
of this month should be pardoned but all the rest should be hanged ; also that within
a fortnight there will be the bigest alarm that ever has been since this dispute began
for the Regulars were Determined to drive through the Country ; Also said he had
been a great Deal about the Country & that there was more for the King than what
he thinks, for 800 had gone from Connecticut & a great number from Rhode Island
& other parts of the Country also said he had listed since yesterday which was
Monday Morning, 9 or 15, said informer dont remember which but said that said
Jesse told him he Enlisted a number at Schamerhorns & four at his Brother Roberts
& that on Thursday night he was going off with six slays & was to keep Garrison
at New York. EBENEZER FRENCH.
Sworn befoi'e
John Beebeb, Chairman.
Capt Frisbee further says that Ebenezer French on his Examination said that
the Prisoner had threatened him with death if he discovered what he had intrusted
him ; that the prisoner said French was mistaken for that he had said that if French
discovered what he (the prisoner) had intrusted him he (the prisoner) might expect
Death. That the Committee then asked the prisoner the following questions &
received the answers annexed to them.
The Examination of Jesse Bullis taken the 24"" Jan^ 1777.
Q" Is Mr Frenches information true ?
Answer. Yes.
Q" Have you Enlisted any for the King ?
Ans' No but have engaged a number to enlist.
Q" Have you engaged any in this district ?
Ans' Yes four.
Q" Where is your Col ?
Ans' In New York in the Militia among the Tories as you call them.
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Q' Who and where is your Capt & other officers ?
Ans' I shant tell.
Q' How many have you Engaged?
Ans' Can't tell my part was 25.
Q" How long is it since you Engaged ?
Ans' Just about 5 weeks.
JOHN BEEBE Chairman.
J'. Adv. What is the character of the Prisoner ?
A71S' That he has been buisy about the Country against the American states that
he has been present where Lord Howe proclamation was read and is called an
Enemy to the Country.
J'. Adv. What is the character of Ebenezer French ?
Ans' That he sustains the character of an honest man and a friend to his Country.
The Prisoner in his defence says that the witnesses are strangers to him, that he
formaly resided in the nine partners in Duttohess County, that he has resided in
Kings Destrict since April 1775 ; that he has never been an Enemy to his Country
or Enlisted Men in the service of the King of Great Britain ; That a man in Captain
Turners Company desired the prisoner to pretend to be a Tory and endeavored by
that means to find out the Enemys of his Country ; that in pursuance of that plan he
sounded French ; that Capt Turner also requested the prisoner to pursue that plan.
That he never had enlisted any men in the service of the King of Great Britain ;
that he never had any orders for that purpose & was never at the city of New
York ; that when we fought to oppose the King of Great Britain & his opposing
acts that he was willing to venture his life in the Despute, but since the Declaration
of Indepency he was resolved not to fight with us ; that he has paid money to
levy men to fight for the Country and has lent money to others for the same purpose
previous to the Declaration of Indepency; that he has nothing to say against the
Questions and Answers before the destrict Committee herein mentioned but that
he was much frightened when he was before said Committee & previous to his
Examination before he was in the room with the Committee had a fixed Bayonet at
his Breast so he was not sensible what he said.
The Court are of opinion that Jesse Bullis is not guilty of the first and second
charges & guilty of having enlisted men in the service of the King of Great Britain
And also of being adherent to the said King within the State of New York and
whilst owing allegiance to the said state and Deriving protection from the same.
He was sentenced to be branded in the hand immediatly after this sentence shall
be approved of, And further that he be imprisoned during the present War.
The Court then adjourned until tomorrow morning 9 O Clock.
Friday June 6"'
The Court met pursuant to adjournment.
Present as before.
By oi'der of Brigadier General Ten Broeck of this day John N Bleecker is
appointed Judge Advocate in stead of Capt Stephen Lush who is ordered to join
his Regiment as paymaster.
The Judge Advocate sworn For want of Evidence against several persons con-
fined for different crimes the Court adjourned untill to morrow morning 8 O Clock.
Saturday, 7"' June 1777.
The Court met pursuant to adjournment.
Present : Colonel Stephen J. Sciiutlee, President.
Colonel Anthony Van Bergen, Majors Abraham Cuyler,
Jacobus Van Schoonhoven, Floras -Bancker,
Peter Vroman, Jacob Ford,
Lieu' Colonel Philip P. Schuyler, Andrew Mitchel,
John PI. Beekman, John Van Renselaer,
Henry K. Van Renselaer, Captain Andrew Douw, Members.
Cornelius Van Veghten,
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The Court for want of sufficient Evidence against several Persons confined in the
Goal adjourned untill Tuesday the 10"' June 9 O Clock A M.
Tuesday the 10"" June 1111.
The Court Met pursuant to adjournment.
Present : Colonel Stephen J. Schuyler, President.
Colonels Anthony Van Bergen, Lieut. Col' Henry K. Van Renselaer
Jacobus Van Schoonhoven, James Gordon,
Peter Vrooman, Cornelius Van Veghten,
Peter Van Ness, Majors Abraham Cuyler,
Lieut. Col" Philip P. Schuyler, Lsaac Goes,
John H. Beekman, Captain Andrew Douw.
Jacob Miller of Half Moon District in the County of Albany, being a Prisoner
was brought before the Court & the Judge Advocate Exhibited the following
charges against him Vizt
" You Jacob Miller stand chai'ged for that you being a member of the state of
New York, residing within the said state, protected by the Laws thereof & owing
allegiance thereunto, on the 21" Day of March last and at Divers other days and
Times both before & after and .since the 16'" Day of July 1776 at the District of
Half Moon in the County of Albany, Wickedly, Traiterously & Treasonably & Con-
trary to your allegiance aforesaid Did levy war against the state of New York
within the same whilst owing allegiance thereto. Enlist men for the service of the
King of Great Britain now in actual war against the said state and being adherent
to the said King of Great Britain & others the Enemys of the said state Contrary to
the Resolution of the Convention of said state."
The Prisoner pleads not Guilty to the Charges.
The Judge Advocate thereupon proceeded to offer the following Evidence.
Peter Waldron being sworn deposeth and saith that some time in March last
Captain Jeremiah Vincent directed the Deponant to go to Jacob Millers the pris-
oner where he would find the Proclamation of Lord & General Howe. When he
came to the Prisoners he had the said Proclamation read to him by the prisoner
who offered him an Oath which oath he took and to the best of his knowledge was
in pui-port That he was not to take up arms against the King of Great Britain or
to persuade others so to do, that he was to remain quiet at his home. Further says
that he was directed by prisoner after he had taken the said oath to do his duty in
the Malitia as he had done at other times till such times as the Regulars should
Come in the Country when he was to remain neuter to save his estate his own life &
families. That he saw the prisoner have a printed paper in which were mentioned
several letters which he supposed to be the first letters of persons names, that he also
saw the prisoner have a list of Different persons names who had taken the same
oath with himself, but he dose not recollect any particular name on the said List ;
that said List was about the bigness of half a sheet of Common writing paper, that
he understood by Capt Jeremiah Vincent that the prisoner was to be "an agent to
the King of Great JBritain, that the prisoner informed the deponent that all those
who had taken the oath above mentioned by any of the officers of the King of
Great Britian were to have a protection. That the prisoner told him the Deponant
he was to be one of the officers. That the Prisoner was in person to procure a
protection for Every one who had taken the oath from Capt. M'Calpin & was to
bring it himself to all those who had so taken the oath. That the Prisoner said if
the Country should Conquer & find a protection Avith you they Dare not hang you.
That they were a parcel of Damned Rebbles.
J. Ado. Did you hear who was to be Colonel of the Regiment intended to be
raised ?
Ans' I do not remember to have heard any one mentioned as Colonel.
Court. Do you know who was to be the other officers?
Ans' I do not, on recolection he remembers That the prisoner informed him that
Capt M-^ Alpine was to be an oflicer for the King of Great Britain.
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Court. What did you understand fi-om the prisoner you was to do in case the
British troops should come in the country ?
Ans' I do not recollect that he said any thing on that head.
J. Adv. What rank was the prisoner to have ?
Ans' I do not know what rank the prisoner was to have but be informed me he
was to be an officer in the service of the King of Great Britain.
Pris' Do you not remember that I told you that you was to be as good a Whig
as ever and to go all trainings ?
Alls' Yes you did.
Pi-is' Did I Ever tell you that I had Enlisted men or that I was to be an officer ?
Ans' I do not remember that you Ever told me you had inlisted men but remem-
ber very well that you told me you was to be an officer.
Pri»' Did I ever persuade you to swear ?
Ans' No you never persuaded me to swear.
Pris' Did not I tell you that our being sworn was with a view to save our estates ?
Ans' Yes you did tell me it was with a view to save our estates.
Pris' Did you ever hear me say that I was to hurt the Country in any shape ?
Ans' He understood that the prisoner was to assist the King of Great Britain or
any of the Enemys of the State when he was called upon and use his endeavours in
favor of the s.aid King in all cases.
Joshua Pemerton being sworn deposeth and saith that the Prisoner swore him
not to take up arms against King George the third nor encourage others to do it.
That at the time the Prisoner administered the said oath he informed the Deponent
that the Indians and Regulars was to come down by the way of Jesups patent to
destroy them. That they would be all destroyed without they had something to
show to prove their Loyalty. That the Prisoner informed him they were to pro-
cure a certificate of protection from M'Calpin which certificate was to be shewn
to the Regulars when they came in the Country in Case they should attempt to
destroy their effiicts. That the Prisoner informed him he would procure a protec-
tion or Certificate for him the Deponent from M^Calpin and deliver it into his the
Deponents Costody. that some time after the Deponent asked the prisoner when
he expected the army down, the Prisoner ans^ he did not expect an army Down
but from below, that he the Deponant then asked the Prisoner how he came to
inform him some time before that the Regulars & Indians were to Come down by
the way of Jesups Patent. That the Prisoner answered it is not them I Expect but
the army from below. That at another time after this Conversation the Prisoner
requested him to sign his name to a piece of paper which he the prisoner read over.
That all he can remember of the Contents of said paper was that those who signed
it was to serve as a Malitia not as Militery.
J. Adv. Did the Prisoner inform you that he was to be an officer in the service
of the King of Great Britain ?
Ans' No he did not.
J. Adv. Did you not think that the Prisoner was to be an officer when he
requested you to sign a paper ?
Ans' No I did not think he was to be an officer.
J. Adv. Did not the prisoner inform you that you was to be ready to assist the
Regulars in case ttiey Came Down or up the Country ?
Ans' No he did not.
J. Adv. Did you not judge that the paper showed to you by the Prisoner Con-
tained the names of persons enlisted by the Prisoner into the service of the King
of Great Britain ?
Ans' No I do not think that paper contained any names of persons enlisted.
Court. Did not you ask the Prisoner from whom he had his authority to swear
people ?
A)is' Yes he told me from M"^Calpin.
Court. Did the Prisoner read General Howes Proclamation to you ?
Ans' He did.
Court. Did you sign the paper which the prisoner showed you?
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Ans' I did not sign it.
Court. Did the prisoner assign any reason why he altered his opinion of the
Eneniys comeing from above & afterwards said they Came from below ?
Ans' He did not assign any reason for altering his opinion.
Court. Did the Prisoner read a paper to you which he offered you to sign ?
Ans\ Yes he did.
Court. Did you think the paper read to you as before mentioned was the enlisting
instructions?
Ans' Yes.
Court. What reasons had you for not signing the paper ?
Ans"" Because I conceived it to be the enlisting instructions ?
J'. Adv. Do you remember the date of the Proclamation you heard the Prisoner
read?
Ans' I do not recolect the date.
Court. Did the prisoner tell you for what purpose he requested persons to sign
the paper above mentioned.
Ans' Yes the Prisoner told me that the paper was to be a testamony in favor of
those who signed it by which they were to be Deemed loyal subjects.
Prisoner. Did you not hear me say that Captain Vincent had enlisting orders
and that I dissuaded him Capt Vincent from enlisting Men but advised him to take
our method & come under protection as we had done by Lord & General Howes
Proclamation ?
. Ans' Yes.
Pris' Did you ever hear me say that I was to have a Commission to act against
the Continental forces ?
Ans' I never heard you say any thing of the kind.
The Court adjourned until! to morrow morning 8 O Clock.
"Wednesday 11"" June.
The Court met pursuant to adjournment.
Present as before.
Jacob Miller being again brought before the Court the Judge Advocate proceeded
to offer the following Evidence :
John Barclay Esqr being sworn deposeth and saith that on or about the 5"^ June
Instant Jacob Miller the Prisoner being Examined before the Committee of Albany
said on being asked how many men he had enlisted into the service of the King of
Great Britain, one or two. That a member of the Committee said yon have enlisted
50 or 60. That the Prisoner answered not so many but I have listed a good
many.
Pris' Did I say enlisted or sworn ?
Ans' I understood you to say enlisted.
John Ten Broeck Esqr being sworn Deposeth & saith that he was in the Com-
mittee the S"" Instant when he heard the prisoner say he had sworn people to
secrecy & to bear allegiance to the King of Great Britain. That the question was
asked him by a member of the Committee whether he the Prisoner had enlisted
any men — that the prisoner said he had.
Pris. Do you remember whether I said I had sworn any men ?
Ans' Yes I understood you had sworn men to be true to the King.
Abraham J Yates being sworn Deposeth that on or about the S'"" Instant he was
present when the Committee Examined the prisoner, who Confessed that he had
sworn men to be true to the King of Great Britain. That a member of the Com-
mittee asked the prisoner did you not enlist 60 men. That the Prisoner answered
no, but a good many.
Pris' Did you understand me that I said enlisting men or that I said sworn ?
Ans' I understood you said you sworn men & enlisted men.
The Court adjourned untill to morrow morning 8 O Clock.
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Thui-Bday 12"' June.
The Court met pursuant to adjournment.
Present as before.
Jacob Miller being again brought before the Court the Judge advocate proceeded
to oifer the following Evidence :
Gerardus Clute being sworn Dcposeth & saith that on or about the 5"" June
Instant he was present at the General Committee when the prisoner was Examined,
where the Prisoner Confessed he had sworn several men, among whom was Peter
Waldron & Joshua Pemerton that the next morning he went to the Goal in order
to ask the prisoner whether he would inform him the Deponaut of any other
persons names which he had sworn. That the Prisoner made an answer he did not
Choose to discover any more persons who he had sworn since it appears to me that
I have little mercy to Expect (or some words to this purpose).
J. Adv. Did you ever hear the prisoner say that he had enlisted men for the
service of the King of Great Britain ?
Arts' No, I never did.
Court. Did you hear any member of the Committee ask the Prisoner on his
Examination whether he had enlisted men ?
A71S' I heard a member ask him that Question and the Pi-isoners answer was that
he had only sworn men.
I'l-is' Did you ever know whether I was looked upon in the Neighborhood where
I lived to be an honest or Dishonest man ?
Ans' You was always looked upon to be an honest man in respect to your dealings.
Ezekial Tayler being sworn Deposeth & saith, that the Prisoner informed him on
or about the 5"" Instant as he the Deponant had him in Custody to Carry him to
Goal that he had been led into this trouble by one Frazer. That the prisoner also
said he had been to M'Calpins where he had obtained a protection and he thinks
the Prisoner said he had also received a Proclamation by the way of Frazer ; that
the Prisoner said he had procured the said protection with a view to his safety.
That he was frighten as it was reported the Regulars were to be in the Country in
a short time but that they were deceived in their Expectations. That he heard the
prisoner say when he was Examined in the Committee that he had sworn two men
V iz' one Waldron & the other he does not recolect.
tT. Adv. Did the prisoner tell you for what purpose he had sworn the two men
you allude to ?
Ans' He did not tell me for what purpose he swore them.
J. Adv. Did the prisoner ever tell you he was then or was to be an officer in the
British service?
Alls' No, he did not tell me.
JPris' What was my General Character in the Country ?
Ans' I have known you many years when you sustained the Character of an
honest man.
Mathew Vissher Deposeth & saith that on or about the 5"" June he was present
in the General Committee when the prisoner was Examined ; that one of the mem-
bers asked the prisoner how many men he had enlisted ; that the Prisoner seemed
at a stand ; that another member then asked the Prisoner how many he had sworn
to secrecy; that the Prisoner did not make a direct reply but a member from Half
Moon District said about 50 or 60 ; that the Prisoner agreed it was so. That the
Deponant then asked the prisoner how many have you sworn to be true to the
King ? that the Prisoner replyed not so many as he had sworn to secrecy ; that
the Deponant also asked the Prisoner from whom he had his instructions ; the
Pris"' replyed from M°Calpin who had also given him a Certificate which he had
Destroyed.
J'ris' Do you remember whether I said I had sworn men or enlisted men?
Ans' You seemed in your Answers to the Committee to say you had sworn men.
The Prisoner in his defence acknowledges he has sworn men to secrecy but he
Never enlisted any men. That he endeavoured to procure a protection with a View
to save his effects. That he had at all times behaved himself as a good and faith-
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full friend to the Country till the late unhappy affair which he was led into by the
instigation of artfuU & designing men. That he is sincerely sorry for the part he
has acted. That he is willing nt all times to step forth in Defence of the Country,
hopes the Court will take his Case into Due Consideration and Extend Marcy to
him if in their power.
The Judge Advocate having gone through his Evidence & the Prisoner having
no further Evidence to offer in his Defence The Court proceeded to The Consider-
ation of the Evidences which has appeared against him are of opinion that he is
not guilty of Levying war & enlisting of men into the service of the King of Great
Britain bnt that lie is guilty of adhering to the King of Great Britain. The Court
do therefore sentence him to pay a fine of one hundred Dollars & suffer imprison-
ment for the space of six months.
Also came iiito Court to take their seats, Colonel William B. Whiting, Majors
Floras Banker, Andrew Mitchel, John Van Renselaer, Capt. Caleb Bentley.
Robert Coventry of Clavarack District in the County of Albany being a Prisoner
was Brought before the Court and the Judge Advocate Exhibited the following
Charges against him Viz'
You Robert Coventry stand charged for that you being a member of the State
of New York residing within the said state, protected by the Laws thereof and
owing allegiance thereto, on or about the 1" Day of April last and at divers other
Days & Times both before & after and since the le* Day of July 1776 at the Des-
trict of Ciaverack in the County of Albany and at divers other places in said County
Wickedly, traiterously & Treasonably and Contrary to your allegiance aforesaid did
Levy war against the said state whilst owing allegiance thereto. Enlist Men for the
service of the King of Great Britain now and then in actual war against the said
state within the same, being adherent to the said King of Great Britain by disarm-
ing a Guard in the service of the state & Compelling said Guard to take an oath
of allegiance to said King of Great Britain then & now in open war against the
said state. Contrary to the Resolutions of the Convention of the said state.
The Prisoner pleads not Guilty.
John Rogers of the City of Albany being sworn Deposeth and saith that some
time in April last he was at the house of the'Prisoner who informed him that Rulph
Van Derkerr had sworn him (the Prisoner) to secrecy, had led him into the knowl-
edge of having enlisted men for the service of the King, that the Prisoner told him
he could tell him something but that he must first swear him the Deponent to
secrecy; that he took the oath of secrecy which oath the Prisoner administered
to him and to the best of his memory is in the words following Vizt
" I John Rogers do swear to keep secret all that you shall say or read to me and
not to reveal the same to Blood Relations or any person whatsoever, so helu me
God." ^ ' '
That after he had taken the said oath the Prisoner told this Deponant he was to
be ready to join the Regulars or Indians in case they was to come in the Country.
That the Prisoner informed him that a Battallion was to be raised in the County of
Albany to be commanded by Colonel Hueston, That the Prisoner informed him he
had the promise of Enlisting mstructions from Colonel Hneston, That three or four
days after he met again with the Prisoner when he brought enlisting instructions
from one Frederick Williams & showed them to tlie Prisoner, that after this he
give the said instructions to the Prisoner, That some time after he met with the
Pi-isoner when the Prisoner read the inlisting instructions which he had given him,
That the Prisoner told the Deponant as soon as the Regiment or Battallion before
mentioned was full they was to be ready to join the Regulars, That they, meaning
the men of the Regiment, was to attempt to release the Prisoners from the Goal in
Albany and to take possession of the Powder Magazine there, that after this was
accomplished they were to keep possession of the City of Albany, that after Hues-
ton & the Prisoners in Goal wei-e released the affairs were to be left to the
management of said Hueston & others, That the Prisoner told him the Deponent
that he the prisoner Could not be ready to q;o to attack the Magazine & Goal at
Albany at the time appointed by Rulph Van Der Kerr, That they did not succeed
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in their intended attempt upon the City of Albany, That they had a meeting some
time after at Harpers Field where were present himself, the Prisoner, Frederick
Williams, Edward Coventry, Evert De Wit & one Carrigan, That there were also
a number of Scotch people at said meeting, That after the above mentioned meeting
he the Prisoner & several others to wit Lawrence Leadius, Christian Platto,
Jocham Hiiyck, John Moor & others whoes names he Cannot recollect went to the
House of David Hogeteling where he the Prisoner & others found a Gaurd of
the Malitia in the service of the State who the Prisoner himself & others took
Prisoner, that after the said Gaurd was taken the prisoner went into another room,
that one Leadings, the prisoner and the rest of their party Compelled the party or
Guard which they took to take the oath of allegiance to the King of Great Britain,
That after the Prisoner the Deponant & others permitted the said Gaurd to go to
their respective homes having first disarmed them. That the Prisoner and the rest
of their party intended to go and take the Committee setting at Teunis Slingerlands
but that they heard the committee Gaurd was to strong.
<r. Adv. Did you hear the Prisoner say what rank he was to have in the Regiment
intended to be raised ?
Ans' Yes he informed me had the offer of an Ensigns Commission in Rulph
Van Der Kerr's Company but would not accept said Commission under said Van
Der Kerr.
•T. Adv. Did the Prisoner inform you he had instructions from James Hueston to
enlist men for the service of the King of Great Britain ?
Ans" No I never heard him say any thing on that head.
«7! Adv. Did the Prisoner inform you that he had enlisted men into the service
of Great Britain ?
Ans' No.
J. Adv. Did the Prisoner ask you to swear another oath besides the oath of
secrecy ?
Ans' No.
Court. Did the Prisoner ever read the enlisting instructions to you?
Ans Yes.
J. Adv. Did the Prisoner tell you from whom he had them instructions ?
Ans' Yes it was the instructions which I had brought to him from Frederick
Williams.
Court. Did the Prisoner ever tell you the reason why he would not accept of the
Commission under Rulph Van Der Kerr ?
Ans' Yes if the Regiment should be formed under Col Hueston then he the
Prisoner would beet up for Volunteers.
Court. Was the Prisoner armed when you & him took the Gaurd ?
Ans' Yes he was armed.
Court. Did not the Prisoner present a gun at one of the Gaurds after the Gaurd
wei-e prisoners ?
Ans' No not that I know of.
Court. Was the Prisoner with the party that was going to take the Committee ?
Ans' Yes he was.
Court. What was the reason you & the Prisoner &o Did not proceed to take
the Committee ?
Ans' We understood that the Gaurd the Committee had with them was too strong.
J. Adv. Did you hear the Prisoner say he expected to receive pay ?
Ans'^ We all expected to be paid but I do not remember to hear the prisoner say
any thing on that head.
J. Adv. Did the Prisoner inform you that he had taken the oath of allegiance to
the King of Great Britain ?
Ans' No I never heard him say he had but he told me he had taken the oath of
secrecy.
J. Adv. Did you ever hear the prisoner say that he had been to Huestons ?
Ans' Yes he told mo he had been there often but not on affairs of the present
Dispute.
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Pris' Did you ever hear me say that I was move concerned in Disarming the
Gaurd than any of the party ?
Ans^ No I never heard you say you was.
John Stoner of Niskethau Leing sworn Deposeth & saith that some time in May
last he went to tlie House of David Hogeteling in Company with the Prisoner & a
number of other people all armed, where the Prisoner, the Deponent & others took
prisoner a Gaurd & disarmed them. That he heard that there was a number of
Prisoners at the House of Teunis Slingerland in the Costody of the Committee; that
towards evening they went to one Christian Plattoo with an intention to go to said
Slingerlands ; that soon after they returned. That he heard that the Gaurd taken by
himself tke Prisoner & others had been Compelled by the Prisoner & the rest of
their party to take the oath of Allegiance to the King of Great Britain but that he
was not present, he being out Doors at that time.
J. Adv. Did you never hear that the Prisoner was to be an officer in the Regi-
ment which was to be raised under the Command of James Huestou ?
Ans' No, I never heard that he was to be an officer.
X Adv. Did you not hear the Prisoner say when you was in the woods together
that he had enlisted men in the service of the King of Great Britain?
Ajis' No, I did not hear him say any thing on that head.
J. Adv. Did not the Prisoner inform You that he was one of those who compelled
the Gaurd which you had disarmed to take the oath of Allegiance to the British King?
Ans' No, I do not recollect that he ever informed me he had been concerned.
Court. What had you in View to go to Slingerland ?
Ans'" We intended to release the prisoners under the Care of the Committee.
Court. Was you present at the disarming of the Gaurd ?
Aiif Yes, I was pi'esent.
<7! Adv. Was the Prisoner present at the disarming of the Gaurd ?
Ans' Yes.
J. Adv. Did not you hear the Prisoner say that he had enlisted men for the service
of the King of Great Britain ?
Ans' No, I never heard him say he had.
J. Adv. Did not the Prisoner inform you he had instructions for enlisting men?
Ans' No, he did not inform me any thing of the kind.
Wouter Witbeck being sworn Deposeth <fe saith, that some time in May last he
was in Company with the Prisoner & several other persons ; that when he came to
the house of David Hogeteling he found the Prisoner & several others there, who
informed him that they had disarmed a Gaurd in the service of the State ; that he
the Prisoner & the rest of the party went soon after to the house of Christian
Platto with an intention to attack the Rangers at the House of Teunis Slingerland.
J. Adv. Did you ever hear the Prisoner say that he was to be an officer in the
service of the King of Great Britain ?
Ans' No, I never heard him say he was to be an officer.
Peter Stoner being sworn Deposeth & saith, that some time in May last he saw
the Prisoner at the House of David Hogeteling where he was informed that the
Prisoner & a number of other people disarmed a Gaurd of Rangers in the service
of the State.
J. Adv. Did you ever hear the Prisoner say that he was to be an officer in the
service of Great Britain ?
Ans' No, I never heard him say it.
Andrew Flamer being sworn Deposeth & saith, that some time in May last he was
at the house of David Hogeteling where he saw the Prisoner & a number of
other people all armed, that he was informed the said party had dis.armed a Gaurd
of Rangers.
The Prisoner in his Defence says that he was on his way coming in out of the
woods to take the Oath of Allegiance prescribed in the Act of Grace issued by the
Convention of the State. That he was taken before he could put his resolution in
Execution of Delivering himself up in order to receive the benefit of the said Act
of Grace. That he was taken in his bed at his Fathers House. That he had come
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home out of the woods the Evening before he was taken with a View to deliver
himself up the next Day. That he informed the Gaurd who took him that he
intended to take the benefit of the Act oflSrrace the next Day.
John Rogers under the same oath before taken saith, that after he & the Prisoner
& the Prisoners Brother Edward Coventry had left the party who had disarmed
the Guard in the service of the State they went over to Claverack where they stayd
Concealed in the woods for five or six days. That the Prisoner & himself had Con-
versed on the subject of Delivering themselves up to take the Benefit of the Act of
Grace which they had heard was out ; that the Prisoner & himself had been one
night at the Prisoners Fathers ; that the next day they went again into the woods
where he & the Prisoner remained Concealed 24 Hours ; that he after this left the
Prisoner who had before informed him that he intended to take the benefit of
the Act of Grace. That at difierent times when in Conversation with the Prisoner
concerning the Act of Grace they seemed to think that no such Act was come out ;
that it was only reported with a View to imprison those who should come in ; that
before they Delivered themselves up they choosed to be certain whether the Act
was made Public ; that from this uncertainty they remained longer concealed in the
woods than they intended. That the first time they heard of the Act of Grace was
from a Negro.
Court adjourned untill to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock.
Friday, 13'" June.
The Court met pursuant to adjournment.
Present as before.
The Judge Advocate having no further Evidence to produce the Court pro-
ceeded to the Consideration of the Evidences offered and are of opinion that the
Prisoner is Guilty of Levying war against the State & being adherent to the King
of Great Britain and do sentence him to suffer death.
The Court adjourned untill to-morrow morning 8 o'clock.
Saturday, 1 4"" June, 1 7 7 7.
The Court met pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Colonel Stephen J. Schutxee, President.
Colonels Peter Van Ness, Majors Floras Banker,
Jacobns Van Schoonhoven, Isaack Goes,
Peter Vrooman, Jacob Ford,
Lt Colonels John H. Beekraan, John Van Rensselaer,
Henry K. Van Rensselaer, Captains Andrew Douw,
James Gordon, Abi-aham Oothout,
Cornelius Van Veghten, Caleb Bentley, Meinhers.
James Huetson of Lunenburgh in the County of Albany being a prisoner was
brought before the Court Martial and the Judge Advocate exhibited the following
charge against him, vizt :
You James Huetson stand Charged for that you being a member of the State of
New York protected by the Laws thereof & owing Allegiance thereto, on or about
the first day of April past & at Divers other days & Times both before <fe after &
since the 1 6"^ Day of July ITYB, at Destrict of Cooksackjie in the County, Wickedly,
Traitorously, Treasonably and Contrary to your Allegiance aforesaid. Did Levy war
against the said State within the same whilts owing Allegiance thereto. Enlist men
for the service of the King of Great Britain now in actual war against the said
State, being adherent to the said King of Great Britain & other the Enemys of the
said State within the same by giving him and them Aid and Comfort, Contrary to
the Resolutions of the Convention of said State.
The Prisoner pleads not Guilty to the Charges.
John Mesick being sworn Deposeth & saith that to the best of his recollection
he and Rulp Van Der Kerr went to the house of the Prisoner on friday after last
Easter when the Prisoner delivered him the inlisting orders. That the Prisoner
told him he had the Day before given the like orders to one Peter Esselstine to thie
best of his memory. That after he had received the said inlisting orders or instruc-
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tions he and Rulph Van Der Kerr left the House of the Prisoner & went to the house
of Frederick Williams where he & the said Kulph Van Der Kerr met Frederick
Williams & Edward Coventry. That we showed the enlisting instructions to each
other which each of us had, all of the same Tenor. That he believes the said
Edward Coventry told him he had the same instructions as they. That the instruc-
tions which he had was of the same Tenor to the best of his Knowledge with those
which were just now read to him by the Judge Advocate in the following words vizt :
" I A B do swear to keep secret all that you shall say or read to me and not
reveal the same to Blood relations or any persons whatsoever so help me God."
By the Request of the Honb'° William Howe, General and Commander of his
Majestys Forces in America and William Tryon Esqr Governor in and for the
Province of New York and likewise by the desire of Sir John Johnston Bar' That
a Battallion of Loyal Volunteers be enlisted in the County of Albany to serve in &
for the Province of New York &" for the preservation of their lives & propertys and
more Especially to shew their Loyalty and affection to his Majesty in order to assist
in Restoring Public Peace and tranquillity in this destressed Country as they cannot
Expect any friendship or protection from his majestys forces if they do not do their
utmost Endeavours to assist his Majesty in subduing and Conquering his Rebelious
subjects in order to Bring them to Condign Punishment. Therefore for the more
speedy and in the most secret manner a Battallion of Loyal Volunteers be enlisted
and each officer and private volunteer to take an oath to keep secret every thing
that shall be Communicated to them by their superiour officers. That J. H. Esqr is
chosen and appointed Colonel Commandant of said Battallion of Loyal Volunteers
and each Company is at least to consist of Fifty Rank & file with one Captain
one Lieutenant & one Ensign and when raised and joined his Majestys forces Each
officer and private Volunteer will receive the same pay. Clothing, arms and accoutre-
ments as any other enlisted American Volunteer and be intituled to the same Lands
as any Regular soldier. The said Loyal Volunteers will be discharged with the first
American Battallion.
I, A. B. do swear to be true to his Majesty King George and to serve him
honestly and faithfully in Defence of his person. Crown & Dignity against all his
Enemys in America or opposers whatsoever, to keep secret and to observe and obey
the orders of my superiour officers that shall be issued out to me from time to time,
60 help me God.
That he then left the House of Fredei-ick Williams in Company with Edward
Coventry that after he came home he swore some men agreable to the inlisting
instructions just now read to him.
J] Adv. Did you not hear the Prisoner say after he had delivered you the inlisting
instructions that he was to be Colonel of the Regiment intended to be raised & that
the letters J. H. in said instructions were intended for his name ?
Alts' Yes I heard him say that he was to be Colonel & that the letters J. H. were
to signify his name.
tT. Adv. Did the Prisoner inform you where you was to rendervouze after you
had completed raising your Compliment of men ?
Arts'' No he did not appoint a place of meeting.
J. Adv. What Commission was you to have under Mr. Hueston?
Ans' It was left to my own Choice to be either Captain or Lieut.
Coicrt. When you. Van Der Kerr, Williams & Coventry where at the House of
Frederick Williams did you not show your instructions to each of them?
Ans' Yes.
Court. Did Frederick Williams, Rulph Van De Kerr & Edward Coventry tell
you they had their instructions from the Prisoner ?
Am' Yes they told me they had them from the Prisoner.
Court. Did Fredei'ick Williams, Rulph Van Der Kerr & Edward Coventry tell
you that the letters J. H. in the inlisting instructions signified the Prisoners name?
Ans' Yes when we read the paper we all took it to be James Hueston and read
it in that manner.
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Court. Did you hear Frederick Williams, Rulph Van Der Kerr & Edward
Coventry say that Mr. Huetson told them the letters J. H. signified his name ?
Ans' Yes I heard Rulph Van Der Kerr say that Mr. Huetson the Prisoner told
him that the letters J. H. mentioned in the inlisting instructions signified his name.
Court. Did you hear Rulph Van Der Kerr or Frederick Williams say that they
had seen the instructions which Mr. Hueston had from Lord or General Howe for
raising of a Regimt or Battallion in the County of Albany ?
Am' Yes I have heard Rulph Van Der Kerr say that he had seen the instructions
in possession of the Prisoner with General Howes hand & seal to it.
Court. Have you ever heard Mr. Huetson say that he had his orders from General
How^e or Lord Howe ?
Ans' I never heard him say he had.
Court. What did Mr. Huetson say you was to do with the inlisting instructions?
Ans' He told me I was to swear or enlist men agreeable to the instructions.
Court. Did the Prisoner tell you why the letters J. H. where only mentioned in
the instructions ?
Ana' If any one found the enlisting instructions with me that they might not
Discover whoes name it was.
Pris' How long is it since you was personally acquainted with me ?
Ans' The first time I ever saw you was about three or four days before you
delivered me the instructions.
Pris' Was there any body present when I gave you the instructions you mention ?
Ans' Yes, Rulph Van Der Kerr was present.
Pris' Did you take both oaths mentioned in the instructions ?
Ans' Yes, I did.
Jacob Hallenbeek being sworn Deposeth and saith that some time in March last
he went to the House of the Prisoner with a Couple of sheep, That the Prisoner
told him he should call another time if he had any buisness that way, That some
days after he called at the House of the Prisoner who told him be had some news
to tell him bi^t could not inform him unless he would keep it a secret, that the Pris-
oner then administered the oath of secrecy to him which to the best of his
knowledge was in the verry words just now read to him by the Court. See the oath
on Page 226. That the Prisoner then told him he might go to Mr. Garnets who
would give him intelligence, That the said Garnet would give him a paper with two
letters for, J. H. That the Prisoner said he had heard M' Garnet Could give him
(enlisting instructions. That he some time after went to the House of Mr. Garnet
who seemed to know nothing about inlisting instructions. That one Connaway was
present. That the said Connaway gave him a push in order to follow him. That ou
the stoop the said Connaway requested him to keep it a secret & not Discover him.
That Conway began to read a paper to hira. That after he Conway had finished
reading said paper he told the Deponent it was inlisting insti'uctions. That the said
Conway Delivered the said instructions to him. That he then asked the said Conway
who was to be Colonel & what the letters J. H. mentioned in the said instruction
signified. That Conway replyed he might say Hueston or such other name as
he pleased. That some time after he met Mr. Huetson the Prisoner at his house,
that there was a large Company at Mr. Huestons so as to prevent him from having
any Conversation with the Prisoner, That Just at his Departure from the Prisoner
he was asked by the Prisoner how matters went on, that he replyed midling well or
slowly, That he judged the Prisoner by asking him that question alluded to the
enlisting men, That some time after he met Mr. Huetson the Prisoner who then
informed him he had nothing to do with enlisting any men or with Conway or the
letters J. H.
J. Adv. Did you ever hear the Prisoner say that he was to be Colonel of a Regi-
ment which was to be raised in the County of Albany ?
Ans' No, I never did.
Court. Did you ever tell the Prisoner you had received the inlisting instructions
from Mr. Conw.iy?
Ans' Yes, I believe I told him.
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Court. Did the Prisoner ever ask you how the enlisting went on ?
Ans' No, he never asked me in those words.
Conradt A. Ten Eyck being sworn Deposeth and saith that about six weeks ago
he was in the woods, that John More showed him a letter. That he asked the said
More for the letter, that Moi'e would not Deliver him the letter but said he would
Deliver it to one Garnet, That the contents of said letter -was that they should
remain quiet in the woods. That he does not know from whom the letter came,
That the conclusion of said letter was God Bless you Dean, That one Connaway
delivered him a paper which he requested of him to get signed by one Gorn'Huyck
& others. That he afterwards gave him also a paper which were inlisting instruc-
tions, that the two letters mentioned in said instructions were R. C., signifying the
said Conways name.
J. Adv. Did you ever hear the Prisoner say that he was to be Colonel of the
Regiment which was to be raised in the County of Albany ?
Ans' I never heard him say anything of the kind.
Court. Was you ever acquainted with M' Huestou the Prisoner ?
Ans' My acquaintence with the Prisoner is verry slight.
John Rogers being sworn Deposeth & saith that he heard the Prisoner had given
out sbrae inlisting orders, That he understood the Prisoner was to head the party
which was to come to Albany.
tT. Adv. Did you ever hear the Prisoner say That he was to be Colonel of the
Battallion which was to be raised in the County of Albany ?
Ans' No, I never did nor I never spoke a word to the Pris' concerning the matter.
tT. Adv. Do you know whether the Prisoner had given out inlisting instructions
& to wTiom he had given them ?
Atis' No, I do not know it personally but I have heard it.
Court. How long have you been acquainted with the Prife' ?
Ans' I have never been acquainted with him. I spoke Two or Three words to
him about a year ago.
Court. Did you ever see any of the Enlisting instructions which you understood
had been given out for the Prisoner ?
Ans' Yes I have.
Court. When you was out in the woods with a party did you not then under-
stand that the Prisoner Mr. Huetson was to be Colonel ?
A71S' Yes it was generaly talked that Mr. Hueston was to be Colonel.
Court. Was there some among the party who said they had inlisting instructions
from Mr. Hueston ?
Ans' Yes Ralph Van Der Kerr said he had inlisting instructions from Mr Huetson.
Court. Do you remember whether the prisoners name was in the instructions
which you had from Frederick Williams ?
Ans' Yes I think his name was mentioned in the said instructions.
John More being sworn Deposeth & saith that he was some time ago sent to
town by a person in the woods & was directed to call on Mrs Pemberton for a
letter That he did receive said letter & carried it to the person who had ordered
him to go for it That the letter was not signed or Directed to any particular person.
«7i Adv. Are you acquainted with the prisoner ?
Ans. No I never saw him before now.
The Prisoner in his Defence says That he hopes the Court will take the matters
which have appeard against him into Consideration in particular the evidence of
Mr. Mesick who he says he never saw but once or twice in his life time That
whether it appears I'easonable to any man of Common sense that he should intrust
papers of such importance into the Hands of a man he was almost a stranger to.
That had he been enclined to be Concerned in the matters laid to his charge he
would in that case have employed men of more address & better parts than Mr
Mesick.
The Judge Advocate having no further evidence to produce and the Prisoner
having no Evidence to offer in his Defence The Court proceeded to the Consideration
of the Evidence offered and are of opinion That the Prisoner is guilty of Levying
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war against the State and of giving aid & comfort to the King of Great Britain &
other the Enemys of the said State The Court do therefore sentence him to suffer
Death.
The Court then adjourned untill Monday the 23* June Instant.
On reading the Proceedings of the Court
Ordered that the same be signed by the President and Delivered to General Ten
Broeck to be transmitted to the Council of Safety.
Albany, 14"' June 1111.
STEPHEN J. SCHUYLER, Fresid'
JoHK N". Bleeckbe, Judge Adv'
[Miscel. Pap. 38 : 127.]
A Number of the Members of the General Court Martial of Officers of Militia held
at Albany in the State of New York which was adjourned from the -14 to the 23*
June, met pursuant to said adjournment, but no Sufficient Number of Members
appearing to hold a Court, those who appeared adjourned the Court to Tuesday the
24'" June.
Tuesday, 24"^ June, 1777.
The Court met pursuant to adjournment.
Present : Colonel Stephen J. Schutlek, President.
Colonels, Peter Van Ness, Lt. Colonels, James Gordon,
Jacobus Van Schoonhoven, Cornelius Van Veghten,
Peter Vrooman, Majors, Abraham Cuyler,
William B. Whiting, Floras Banker,
Lt. Colonels, Philip P. Schuyler, Isaac Goes,
John H. Beekman, Captain, Andrew Douw.
No Crimes being laid before the Court Sufficient to proceed to trial against any
particular prisoner Confined. The Court therefore adjourned till tomorrow morn-
ing, 9 o'clock.
Wednesday, 25* June, 1777.
The Court met pursuant to adjournment.
Present : Colonel Stephen J. ScHtJYi.ER.
Colonels, Peter Van Ness, Lt. Colonels, Cornelius Van Veghten,
Jacobus Van Schoonhoven, Majors, Abraham Cuyler,
Peter Vrooman, Isaac Goes,
William B. Whiting, Captains, Andrew Douw,
Lt. Colonels, Philip P. Schuyler, Abraham Oothout,
John H.- Beekman, Caleb Bently.
Andreis Huyck, of Schodack, in the County of Albany & District of the Manor
of Renselaerwyck being a Prisoner was brought before the Court and the Judge
Advocate Exhibited the following charge against him, Vizt :
You Andreis Huyck Stand Charged for that you being a Member of the State of
New- York residing within the said State protected By the laws thereof and owing
allegiance thereto, on or about the 1" of March last and at Divers other Days &
Times Both before & after and Since the 16"" July 1776, at the District of the Manor
of Renselaerwyck in the County of Albany, Wickedly, traiterously & Treasonably
& Contrary to your alligiance aforesaid. Did Levy war against the said State whilst
owing allegiance thereto. Enlist men for the Service of the King of Great Britain
now in actual war against the said State within the same, being adherent to the said
King of Great Britain and other the Enemies of the Said State within the same by
giving him and them aid and Comfort Contrary to the resolutions of the Conven-
tion of the said State.
The Prisoner pleads not guilty.
Peter Wingart of Schodack being sworn Deposetli & saith, that some time last
Spring he was at the House of the Prisoner where he signed a paper which the
Prisoner informed him was a proclamation of the Howes, — That the purport of said
proclamation was that they should remain Still and be obedient to the King.
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J. Adv. Did the prisoner ask you to swear an Oath Before you Signed the paper
mentioned ?
Ans'' No, he did not.
Pris' Did I ever Call you to Come to my House to Sign the paper you mention ?
Ans' No, you never Did.
I'ris' Did I ever tell you that you should take up Arms Against the Country ?
Arts' No, you never Did.
J'j'is' Did I ever j)ropose to you or intimate that you vras inlisted by your Sign-
ing the paper ?
Arts' No, you never did tell me any thing of that kind.
J'ris' Did you ever hear that I went about the Country to persuade people to
Sign the proclamation ?
Ans' No, I never heard you went round the Country for that pui-pose.
John Jacob Miller being Sworn, Deposeth & Sailh, that soiqe time last winter
the prisoner told him it was best for them to remain Still. That the prisoner then
said he would send him a paper or that he might fetch it, the Contents of which
paper he thinks were in the words following : " I do promise & declare that I will
remain in a peaceable obedience to his Majesty and will not take up arms against
nor Encourage others to take up arms in opposition to his Authority." That the
Prisoner said he got a paper of the same purport of one Major Edmonston. That
the Prisoner told him he was to remain Still & not take up arms against any Body.
J[ Ado. Was not the paper delivered to you given with an intent that all those
who Signed it were first to take an Oath of Allegiance to the King of Great Britain ?
Arts' No, by no means.
Court. Did yon not Swear the Oath of Secrecy as it is called ?
Ans' Yes, I was Sworn by one Edward Rhine.
e/i Adv. Did you Ever know that the Prisoner was to be an officer in the Service
of the King of Great Britain ?
Ans' No, I did not.
Court. Did the prisoner Ever tell you he had been with Edmonston ?
Ans' Yes, he told me he had.
J'ris' Don't you remember that I told you that you had better not proceed with
the paper for persons to Sign it, for fear of being discovered?
A}is' Yes, you told me so.
Daniel Bush of Rensselaerwyck Deposeth and saith that some time in the latter
part of the Winter he was in Company with the prisoner who showed him a paper
which the prisoner called a Declaration. That during the time he showed me the
said paper the prisoner desired him to repeat after him the words following, " to be
in a peacable obedience to his Majesty." That the Prisoner informed him he had
several under him in that way meaning as he supposed to Stand by his Majesty.
Jl Adv. Did you Ever know that the prisoner had the promise of being an Officer
in the Service of the King of Great Britain ?
Ans' No I never Did.
Court. Did the Prisoner ever Desire you to Engage men for the Service of the
King of Great Britain ?
Ans' No he never Did.
J. Adv. Do you know if the prisoner has inlisted or sworn any men to serve the
King of Great Britain ?
Ans' No I know nothing of the kind.
JP/'iV Did I ever ask you to Enlist in his Majestys Service ?
Ans' No you never did ask me such a question, but I conceived myself bound
■when I was Called upon to assist his Majesty in Consequence of the promise I had
made you to remain in peacable obedience to his Mnjesty.
I'ris' Did I ever tell you that you was to receive pay ?
Ans' No you never told me I was to receive pay.
Fris' Did you ever hear that I offered or promised any person any bounty to go
m his Majestys service ?
Ans' No I never heard you did.
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The Prisoner in his Defence says that he Can with a free Conscience declare that
he did not mean to hurt the United States in any manner. That what he did was
with a View to Save his Estate & that of his Friends.
The Judge Advocate having gone through with the Evidence & the prisoner
having no evidence to offer in his defence, The Court proceeded to the Considera-
tion of the Evidence offered, and are of opinion that he is not Guilty of Levying
War & Enlisting men but that he is Guilty of adhering to the King of Great
Britain & other the Enemies of the State of New York. The Court do therefore
Sentence him to pay a fine of one hundred Dollars & to remain imprisoned till he
pays the said fine.
The Court adjourned untill to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.
Thursday, 26"" June, 1111.
The Court met pursuant to adjournment.
Present as before, also Came into Court Colonel Van Bergen & Majo.r Ford, &
Captain Oothout absent with Leave.
The Court for want of Evidence against the prisoners in Confinement, adjourned
till to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.
Friday, 2'?"' June, 1111.
The Court met pursuant to adjournment. Present as before.
Whereas no Evidences are produced to the Court against any person still in
Confinement for having been guilty as is supposed of treasonable practices against
tliis State, The Court have therefore with the advice and Concurrence of the Albany
Committee adjourned to the 1'' Day of July next.
After reading the proceedings, ordered that the same be Signed by the president,
and Delivered to General Ten ISroeck to be by him transmitted to the Council of
Safety. STEPHEN J. SCHUYLER, PrnjcZ'
JoHsr N. Bleecker, Judge Advocate.
Albany, 27"" June, 1777.
Certificate of Major Wheelock.
[Miscel. Pap. 38: 6.]
These may certify to the Honorable Legislature of this State that there are now
at least about seventy able bodied men, inlisted into the Companies, that I have
been appointed to raise in the northeastern parts of the said State ; and that but
two officers under me have as yet received Commissions — as witness my hand.
JOHN WHEELOCK, Major.
Kingston, June 28, 1777.
2 blanck Commissions 1 for a Cap' & 1 for a lieut. to be deliv* to M' Wheeloek.
Petitions from Marhletown in hehaif of John Stoaks.
[Petitions, 33 : 404]
To the Honourable Council of Safty for the State of New York, Council Convened.
The Petition of us whose Names are Hereunto subscribed Inhabitants & Free-
holders of the Township of Marbletown, County of Ulster & State of New York
in Behalf of John Stoaks of Marbletown aforesaid a Prisoner Confined in the
common Goal of Kingston, Sentenced By Court Martial for being thought an
Enemy to the American States, Humbly Sheweth,
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That the Petitioners are all of them Neighbours to the said John Stoaks and
have known him from a Boy and that he has always Behaved himself as an honest
industrous Boy, and had never heard of anything being said to his Charge injurious
to the welfare of the American cause, But alway seen him willing to do his Duty,
Before the Present Mishappend. The Petitioners therefore humbly Pray that this
Honourable Council would be Feavourably Pleasd & meroifully Disposed to take
the primises under their most serious considei-ation so as that the said John Stoaks
may Be relieved from his Confinement and to be permited to Return to his Former
Home.
Adam hofman,
David Atkins,
Cornelus Sammon,
Tobias Dubois,
Isaac Davis,
Andris Snyder,
Nathaniel Cantine,
Cornelius Brink,
William Dick,
Garton Nottingham,
William Patteson,
John Constable,
Salommon tenwelgon.
Garret Newkark,
Myndert Newkerk,
Michael Patteson,
Benjamin Louw, Ju'
Makbletovs^n, June y" 30,
Tunis Rosa,
Isaack Smith,
Richard Krum,
Heudrick Smith,
Jacob Sins,
Jacobus Rosekrans,
Robert Brink,
Moses Pattison.
Gen'
Commander Lewis to the Council of Safety.
[Misoel. Pap. 37 : 767.]
I beg leave to inform your honnours that I am by the appointment of
Brigadier Genei-al putnam to supercede Cap' Robert Cooke In the command of the
Galley Washington and shall esteem myself happy In the oppertunity of saving my
Country. Hoping I shall merit your honors favor,
I am Gentlemen your humble Servant,
ABRAHAM LEWIS,
Master Monf & commander Galley Washington.
FOET MONTGOMEET, Juue 1777.
Petition of Jacob Scouten and Robert Nichols.
[Petitions, 33 : 394]
To the Honb" The Council of Safety, State of New York.
The Humble Petition of Jacob Scouten and Rob' Nichols now confined in Kino-s-
ton Goal, Most Humbly Sheweth, '^
That your Petitioners are unable to Procure any Necessary Clothing &■= in their
confinement at such a Distance from all their conections. That your l^titioners are
■willing to give any satisfaction required to the Honb'" Councifof Safety and could
be of great service in the Country at this season of the year, which requires the
particular attention of every industrious farmer. That your Petitioners desire sin-
cerely to return to their duty and families and behave unexceptionably. This
request granted shall as in Duty bound ever Pray &,"
JACOB SCOUTEN,
ROBT NICHOLS.
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JPetition of John and James Flewwelling.
[Petitions, 33 : 447.]
To the Honourable Council of Safety of the State of New York.
The Humble Petition of John & James Fluelling of the precinct of Newburrow
in the County of Ulster now on board the fleet Prison, Humbly Shewit,
That your Petitioners some time in March last went to New Jersey on business
and in their return were apprehended and conveyed on board the fleet prison ; the
reason of your petitioners being apprehended was as your petitioners suppose to be
inimical to the American cause of Liberty. Your humble petitioners are willing
to testify there Loyalty, fidelity and faithfullness to the State of New York and
forever to Kenounce the King of Great Brittain and his successors for ever, and to
Do all that lays in our power willingly and cheaifully to support & Defend the
State of New York. Our harvest time is very near and if no proper care thereof
is taken it will be a great Damage to your humble petitioners, therefore humbly
pray the Honourable Council of Safety to take their case into consideration and
give unto your petitioners such Relief as to the Honourable Council shall seem
meet. And your Petitioners shall ever pray. JOHN FLEWWELLING,
JEAMES FLEWWELLING.
Petition of David Ives and Jesse Noble.
[Petitions, 33 : 464.]
To the Honourable the Counsel of Safety now setting at Kingston.
The humble petition sheweth.
That David Ives and Jesse Noble, both of the Township of Goshen and New
Millford Litchfield County in the State of Connecticut, have been confined between
Two and three Months in different places, but never hath Tryal as yet, therefore
your petitioner humbly beg the great favour of the Honourable Counsel of Safety,
to let us have a hearing before them, and your Petitioners as in duty bound, shall
for ever pray.
DAVID IVES,
JESSE NOBLE.
On Board of one of the Vessels in Kingston Haeboe.
P. S. May it please the honourable Counsel of Safety to let your humble peti-
tioners have a hearing before the Act of Grace is at End in the State we belong to
as we are willing to take the benefit of it and beg for the same.
1777.
Petition of Alexander Camphell.
[Petitions, 33 ; 466.]
To the Honb'= the Council of Safety for the State of New York.
The humble petition of Alex' Campbell, Now confined in Kingston Goal, Humbly
Sheweth,
That your Petitioner would humbly represent that his family is in the most Dis-
tress'd Situation that can be Imagined. That they are all confined to their homes by
sickness and at this season of the year which requires the attention and Dillio-ence
of Farmers more than any other, his your Petitioners lies neglected on aco' ot^your
Petitioners confinement and the Indisposition of his family. That your Petitioner
cannot receive any Necessaries from home for his support, as none of his family are
able to come to town and he would therefore humbly request that your Honb'°
Board would take his unhappy circumstances into your Humane consideration, and
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Grant him some relief and he shall endeavour to Discharge his duty in such a
manner as shall convince them that he is a real Friend to mankind and never meant
to injure the Interest of the American States. Your Petitioner humbly prays you
may answer this request.
1777. ALEX» CAMPBELL.
Petition of William Pemherton.
[Petitions, ,^ : 450.]
To the Honourable the Council of Safety of the State of New York.
The Humble Petition William Pemmerton of City of Albany and now a Prisoner
in Goal in Kingston.
Gentlemen : Whereas your Petitioner some time in the beginning of the year
1776 was apprehended by order of the Committee of Albany on suspicion of being
Inimical and unfrindly to the cause of America. In consequence of that Charge I
was sent by their order in the Government of Connecticut and pursuant to a Resolve
of said Government was ordered to abide in a place in said Government called preston,
being their a great while. Longing to see my wife & family apply'd for leave to
government to come home & obtain'd it upon my parole, being in Albany one Night
in my own house was ordered into confinement, next Day and some time ago was
sent from Albany here in Kingston a Prisoner. I have heretofore made application
to the Honourable Board for Leave to be heard and also as I Imagined that I would
have my tryal <fc hear or be informed of the accusation against me before tlio
Honourable Convention but hitherto have not been able to learn, but being here a
Prisoner in Kingston having had an opportunity to Discourse with some men and I
think it proper and my Duty once more to approch the Honourable Council of
Safety with my petition hoping it may meet their acceptation & obtain my
personal Liberty on the following terms. I am willing to be subject to the State of
New York, and the Government thereof, I am a sincere friend and well wisher
to my Country and its cause against Brittain, if the Honourable Council of Safety
will be pleased to accept of all my evidence that I can give to satisfy the Honoura-
ble Council and ray country, I offer in the following manner to take an Oath that I
do and have renounced King George the third of Great Brittain and his successors
for ever, and will renounce refuse and abjure any allegiance or obedience to the
King of Great Brittain and his successors for ever, and I am willing to swear that
I will Bear faith and true allegiance to the State of New York and the State will
Defend to the utmost of my power & ability against the Enemies thereof and also
against all persons concerned in plots traitorous Conspiracies and attempts whatso-
ever against the State of New York and its safety and also to discover all treasons
traitorous Conspiracies and all kinds of Correspondence that may come to my
knowledge against the State, and to the utmost of my power and abilities, support
maintain and defend the Government and State of New York against all its Enemies
both external and Internal. I am willing to answer truly to any Question the
Council will be pleased to put to me respecting the State of New York or its
Enemies. May it please the Honourable Council of Safety your humble Petitioner
begs leave to inform the Council that if the Honourable Council should think
proper to Discharge him from Confinement he would not go to Albany again, he
would stay and live here in Esopus or in the Country where he can get a place
untill these troubles are over and your humble Petitioner further informs the
Honourable Council of Safety that he is willing to give one thousand ppund
security for his faithfull behaviour. May it please the Honourable Council your
Petitioner hopes you will Not now detain your poor unhappy suffering petitioner
any Longer, pray suffer your petitioner to enjoy that protection of this State as a
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subject thereof is entitled to, I have been confined a great while and tried to live so.
If the Honourable Council should not think it expedient to Grant your petitioner a
Discharge from confinement your Petitioner beseeches the Honourable Council to
grant your Petitioner the Liberty of the Town of Kingston. Your Humble
petitioner prays the Honourable Council if it can consistently be done that your
poor suffering petitioner may be soon inlarged or Discharged from his present
imprisonment Your poor Petitioner should be exceeding Glad Could it be Done
this day, and your humble Petitioner shall ever pray.
W. PEMBERTON.
Captain Samuel SacJcett to the Committee of Safety.
[Journal N. T. Prov. Con. I: 982.]
Gentlemen : Permit me to lay before you a state of facts (as I look upon
myself to be aggrieved), would humbly beg you to take into consideration.
June 28th, 1775, I was commissioned by the Convention of this State, a first
lieutenant, and went to the northward with General Montgomerie. My captain
went home from Montreal; the General thought proper to promote me to a
captaincy. I recruited a company and seiwed in Canada until the New York
regiments left that country, taking rank and receiving pay according to the Gen-
eral's appointment. Last November the Committee of Arrangement of this State
did me the honor to appoint me the first captain of Colonel Henry B. Livingston's
regiment, and the fifth in the State, which was giving me the rank I was entitled to
by that appointment. The field officers of the regiment have lately thought proper
to make an arrangement, and placed me the third captain of the regiment. As this
not only affects me in our own regiment, but throughout the State, and takes from
me that rank which the Convention gave me, would beg the Honourable Council to
take the matter into consideration and give me redress.
As the want of a commission is all the pretence for depriving me of my rank,
could I obtain one of the date of my appointment by General Montgomery, I should
esteem it a great favour, as that would establish my rank with ofliicers of other
States.
With the greatest respect, I am gentlemen,
Your most obdt. hum. servt.,
Kingston, June 28, 1777. SAML. SACKETT.
Report of the late Committee of Arrangement.
[Uiscel. Pap. 36: 620.]
Your Committee to whom was referred the complaint of Cap' Sacket ags' Coll
Henry B. Livingston & who constitute a Quorum of the late Com' of Arrangement
have taken the same into consideration and thereupon beg leave to make the follow-
ing Report :
Your Com' are of opinion that as the proceedings of the Com" of Arrangement
have given umbrage to Coll Livingston & been the subject of much complaint
on his part it will be proper to report all such of their Transactions as respect that
Gentleman, in order that a proper judgm' may be formed of the Conduct of the
Committee as well as the Behaviour of that Officer, and the more so as in their
opinion much light will be thereby cast on the Subject particulary refered to your
Com" That the Honorable the General Congress on the 16"' Day of Sep* 1776 and
among other things
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Resolved, that Eighty Eight Battalions be enlisted as soon as posible and that
the State of New York furnish four Battalions of that number, that the appointme'
of all Officers and filling up vacancies (vacancies except General Officers) be left to
the Government of the several States.
That the Honible the General Congress among other Resolutions of the 2"'' October
1776 respecting the Battalions aforesaid did resolve as follows Viz' "As the Army
has greatly suffered through the Defect of some of its Regimental Ofl&cers
"Hesolved that it be recommended to the Assemblies & Conventions of the
respective States to use their utmost endeavours that all the Officers to be hereafter
appointed be men of Honor and known abilities without a particular Regard to
their having before been in Service.''''
That on the IS"" Day of Oct 1776 the late Convention of this State did by Ballot
appoint John Jay, Lewis Graham, Robert Harpur, James Duane, Jacob Cuyler and
Robert Yates & William Duer to be a Committee for carrying into Execution the
Resolves of Congress relative to the New Arrangement of Officers, and further that
the said Convention did by a Resolution made on the Day of 1776 Add
Charles De Witt to the said Committee.
That agreeable to the Resolutions of Congress as well as those of Convention
Lewis Graham, Robert Harpur & Charles De Witt repaired to the Army under
the Command of his Excellency General Washington, & James Duane, Jacob
Cuyler & Robert Yates to the Army Commanded by Maj' Genl Schuyler in order to
obtain from the General Ofiiccrs in both Departments the chax-acters of the several
inferior Officers of this State then in service.
That on the return of the said Gentlemen the Committee of Arrangement met
& rec* their Reports that this meeting was held at Fishkill on the IS"" Day of
Nov' That the contents of a letter from his Exce'^ Gen' Washington to the Con-
vention was communicated to the Com' in w"" his Excellency recommended Henry
B. Livingston to the Notice of the Convention as a Brave and active Officer.
That on the 16"" Day of November the Com' proceeded to appoint the Collonels
for the four Battallions directed to be raised in this State and unanimously
appointed Goose Van Schaick Esqr to be CoUonel of the first Battallion, Philip
Van Cortlandt of the second & Peter Gansevoort of the third. That when the
Committee proceeded to the appointment of the CoUonel of the fourth Reg'
Debates arose respecting the person to whom that Place sh^ be given. It was
contended by some of the members that Genl Washingtons recommendation of Mr
Livingston to determin the Committee in his favor others observed that L' Coll
Wisenffels was before him in Point of Rank & Equal to him in Merit. It was then
suggested to the Com' by a member who said he was authorized by L' Coll Wei-
senf'els for that purpose that he was content with his present Station & would be
satisfied to be continued in it. To this it was replied that the Modesty of L' Coll
Weisenfels instead of impeding his Promotion ought to be an additional Reason for
his advancement — upon the whole a considerable Majority of the Com' influenced
by a desire of paying on all occasions the highest respects to his Excellencys
Recommendation appointed Henry B. Livingston CoUonel of the fourth Battallion.
The Committee having ree* very respectable Recommendations of Coll Lewis Du
Bois & having Reason to believe that a fifth Battalion under his Command might
be raised in this State were inclined to recomend it to the Convention to apply to
Congress for Permission to raise it. It was however previously thought necessary
to converse with Coll Du Bois on the subject.
Coll Du Bois on being informed by the Committee of these Intentions of
applying for a fifth Battalion & of giving him the Command of it, informed the
Committee that as he had been appointed a Major in Canada by Genl Montgomery
and at a Time when Colonel Livingston remained a Cap' and as he had since his late
app^ to a Reg' by Congress in the last Campaign Commanded Col Livingston when
a Lieut Coll he must decline receiving a Commission which w'' subject him to be com-
manded by that Gen' That he had no objections to being placed in Rank inferior
to Colls Van Schaack, Gansevoort & Cortlandt as he was satisfied they had a just
Right to that Superiority, and that if the Committee would make him the fourth
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Colonel in Rnnk he would readily take the Command of a fifth Regiment. The
Committee conceiving there was weight in Col Da Bois' objection communicated
them to Col Livingston in the presence of the whole Committee '& urged several
arguments to convince him of the propriety of Coll Du Bois taking Rank of him —
Coll Livingston at first seemed unwilling to yeild it. But before he left the Room
told the Com' that if Col Du Bois appoint"' to that rank would conduce to the
publick Service he would acquiesce, on which the Committee commended the
liberality of the sentiments and the Coll departed to all appearances satisfied. The
Committee shortly afterward to wit on the Day of last made a Report
of the Arrangement they had made of the four Battalions to the Convention, and
among other things contained in that Report, Recommended it to the Convention
to use their influence with the General Congress to obtain their Permission &
order for raising a fifth Battalion in this State. That Col Du Bois Command the
said Battalion so to be raised and have the Rank of 4'" Coll of the New York
Forces.
That the Convention
that the hon'ble the General Congress.
That the Committee then proceeded to arrange the OiBcers of the said fifth
Battalion & appointed Coll Du Bois to the Command of it with Rank of fourth
Coll of the Forces raised in this State ; that much Time elapsed before the Com-
mittee were informed of Coll Livingston being discontented.
That his letters to the Committee so late as the 14 Jany and 8 Feb'' last contain
no complaints. That his first application to the Committee ou the subject of Rank
after Coll Du Bois appointment was by a Letter in the words & figures following :
"Fish Kill, 1 March 1117.
Gentxemen : From some things dropt in conversation with some of the members
of your Board I thought I had Reasons to fear a Mistake in asertaining the Rank
of the Colonels appointed for this State that might be determental to my character as
an Officer.
To prevent so disagreable a Circumstance I dispatched a Gentleman to Baltimore
for the enclosed Resolves which I had been informed were passed in Congress. You
will doubtless see an Impropriety in my serving under an Officer whom Congress
have determined I should take Rank, as it is an afi"ront I would not willingly ofier
those to whom I have so many obligations.
I am Gentlemen, with the greatest Respect, you most obed' hum Serv*
HENRY B. LIVINGSTON."
The Resolves refered to & enclosed in the above Letter are three — of the 14
Jan'y, tlie 8 March & 22 March in the year l^'i'e — and are as follows :
. In Congeess, Jan'y 14, 1116.
Resolved that in all Elections of Officers by Congress, when more than one are
elected on the same day to commands of the same Rank, they shall take Rank of
each other according to their Election and the Entry of their names in the Minutes
& their Commissions shall be numbered to show their Priority.
Extract from the Minutes,
CHA« THOMSON, Sed'
In Congress, March 8, IIIQ.
Henry B. Livingston is Elected Lieu' Collonel of the 2* Battallion of New York
Forces and by the order in which he stands takes Rank of Lieut Coll Wiesenfels,
and Lieut Col Courtlandt appointed on the same day.
CHA^ THOMSON.
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March 22, 1776.
Hesolved that the Rank of all such officers in the Continental Army as held
eimilar Commissions in that service before the term of their late appointments
expired be settled by the Dates of their former and not their present Commissions.
Extract from the Minutes,
CHA. THOMSON, Secry.
Immediatley after the above Resolution follow some Remarks introduced by a
N. B. in a hand resembling that of M' Sec^ Thomson but which do not appear to
have been extracted from the minutes of Congress or directed by them — they are
in the words following :
"N.B. This passed to settle a Dispute between Officers of the same Rank, where
one who was prior by the Date of his first Commission was put posterior to another
in the new appointment both still holding the Same Rank, But was not to have any
efiect in cases of Promotion, Congress having reserved and exercised the Power of
Promoting merit without regarding prior Rank."
The Committee of Arrangement were of opinion that as these remarks did not
appear to have proceeded from the Congress they ought to have no influence on
their Deliberations ; they were further of opinion that the Resolution of the 8"" of
March was repealed by that of the 22'' of the same month — and they have good
reason to believe that it was repealed in consequence of Representations of the evils
it was like to have occasioned in this State. Some of the best of whose Officers hav-
ing been superceded by that fortuitous mode of ascertaining Rank remonstrated
against it, and the Congress thereupon by subsequent Resolutions readily removed
all cause for complaint. The Committee of Arrangement therefore not percieving
that Coll. Livingston was by Virtue of these Resolutions entitled to the Degree of
Rank he seemed to aim at, did not concieve it necessary to reconsider or alter their
former Resolutions on that Head — Coll. Livingston however persevered in think-
ing his pretensions well founded, and appeared much dissatisfied with the Con-
duct of the Committee. The Committee sometime afterwards rec'' a Letter from
that Gentleman which a little surprized them — It is as follows :
Peeks Kill, 16 March, 1777.
Gentlemen : The Delays occasioned by the multiplicity of Business you are
engaged in foreign to the appointment of Officers has induced his Excellency Genl
Washington to impower me to fill up the Vacancies of subaltern Officers in my
Regiment.
In consequence I have appointed M' John Titus a Lieutenant and Mr. Samuel
Talmage an Ensign, two worthy young men. Dr. Graham's Son is proposed for
another Ensign. I hope these appointments will meet your approbation.
I should be exceedingly obliged to you for the Commissions of the Officers, as
most of them would be averse to going [into] any engagement with the Enemy
without them.
The Major who you were pleased to appoint to the Regiment has left me & been
absent seven weeks to morrow so that in my opinion he has been taken by the
Enemy or has deserted the service. His departure was against express orders"
The L' Colonel is still vacant — the Remedy for these Evils lie with you — the good
of the Service at present requires me to make a Representation of these matters to
you, Altho I fear I am not so deeply interested in them as I have been.
I am Gent, Your most obed' Servt.,
HENRY B. LIVINGSTON, C"
When the Committee considered the extreme Delicacy with which his Excel-
lency'Gen. Washington had always treated the Convention and civil authority of
this State, and that he had given power to Coll Livingston & no other Coll' in this
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State that the Com" ever heard of, to appoint subaltern Officers to his Regiment
without the consent or approbation of the Committee they found themselves
greatly at a loss to account for the Reasons of that Measure, and never since
received any Information on that Head. The Committee were unwilling to enquire
how far the Right of appointing officers was, consistant with the Resolves of Con-
gress, capable of being Delegated to Coll Livingston. They had previous to the
Rect of his Letter filled up the vacancies mentioned in it, and therefore thought it
expedient to be silent on that subject — to the other parts of Collonel Livingstons
Letter they wrote the following answer —
Sir : Your letter of the 1 6 "^ Ins' was laid before the Committee of Arrangement.
In answer to which I am directed to acquaint you that the appointment of subaltern
Officers to your Regiment was completed before Major Ledger left Fish Kill, who
took a copy of it. The Committee have never heard that any vacancies have since
taken Place in your Regiment, and therefore cannot be charged with any Inconvien-
ances which may have resulted from want of information in this Respect. Had
they been apprized of such vacancy (notwithstanding the urgency & Importance of
other Business) they would have readily proceeded to place others in there stead,
and of this we flatter ourselves you have had sufficient Experience.
It is possible that Major Ledger has not given you a Copy of the Arrangenlent,
I therefore enclose you a Copy — It was compleated before his Departure.
The Committee are now engaged in ascertaining the Rank of the Officers, and they
will send you the Commissions as soon as this matter is finished which will be in a
few days. I am &°
ROBERT YATES, Chairman.
The Committee in order if posible to extinguish this unhappy contention about
Rank entered the Reasons which had influenced them in appointing the five Col-
onels on their minutes, & sent Copies to Coll' Courtlandt & Livingston — they were
in these words
Gentlemen : The Committee of Arrangement have determined the Rank of the
CoUonels appointed to Command the Five Battalions directed to be raised in this
State in manner following, vizt :
Coll Van Schaick to be first Collonel Because he has from the time he first entered
the Service been a Superior Officer to the others.
Coll Van Cortlandt to be the second Colonel Because he hath from the time he
first entered the Service been a Superior Officer to the other three.
Colonel Gansevoort to be the Third Colonel Because when he first entered the
Service he was a Superior Officer to the other two and because Coll Du Bois who
alone can be effected by his appointment hath consented to it.
Coll Du Bois, to be the Fourth Colonel Because among other reasons, Collonel
Livingston, who alone can be effected by it, did consent to it, and that as this Com-
mittee understood him on Principles which do him Honor.
Col Livingston to be the fifth Colonel for the Reasons above mentioned, and
because L* Coll Wiesenfels who from his prior Rank was entitled to it consented to
wave his Right.
Certificates Relative to Peter Corney,
[Miscel. Pap. 38 : 147.]
July 4, A. M. 1V7V.
Certificate of Freelove Birdsal and Jane Seaman relative to the exchange of property
with Peter Corney of West Chester now with the Enemy.
I the Subscriber Lately from Long Island, Wife to Benjamin Birdsall, do hereby
Certify that when I was at home on Long Island in my own House & no Body with
me but my Children some time in the Latter Part of April Last a Certain man, being
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an intire Stranger, Came to my House & Called himself by name Peter Corney he
told me that he had a Permit for me & Family with my Effects to remove to Peecks
Kill to my Husband & then read me the Permission. He asked me whether I Chused
to go 01- not. I replied yes it was my Choice to go But inquired of him in what
manner I shoud go. His answer was you must know that in the first place you must
procure a Sufficiency of Teams to Cart your Effects down to New York Ferry which
is about Thirty Two miles & then hire a Boat to Carry you up to Peecks Kill. I
asked him the Expence of the Boat he said he did not know but Likely Twenty
Pounds. I from that desired a Little time to give him an answer to See if I Could
get Land Carriages in order to move me. He told that he was in a great hurry. I
asked him to go over to my fathers which was about half a mile of. He went & there
he Discouraged my removal told my father in one fortnight that I should be Dis-
tressed. Immediately my father Came over & informed me what Corney had said
& I Believe it to be the truth I being Still anxious to remove & Some of my neigh-
bours Coming in I desired their assistance in Carting my Effects to the ferry, in the
mean time Corney returned & insisted upon an answer but I told him if I am to go
with you as my Friend through this Difficult & Long Journey with my Children
pray tell me how I am to fare or where I am to go ; he returned me this answer, O
God dont ask me nothing about it. I then asked my neighbours if they would
remove me & my Effects to the Ferry they intimated the great Expense & their
Teams being in the service I was denied ; Coi'ney then sat down & wrote something
for me to sign, I being a woman & alone & full of Trouble upon Corneys request
and not knowing the Consequence I unwillingly Signed it — I do Certify in regard
to the Kings Troops & the Torys the worst. I suffered the Loss of almost all my
Husbands Stock to wit : Two pair Fatting Oxen, Six Fatting Cows, the first & from
that about Thirty Head of Store Cattle, Two pair of Working Oxen, Two Ox Carts,
Two Horses & a Good new Waggon, about ninety Sheep, Poultry, &c., &c., &c.
Plundered my House of many valuable things, Left me many hard Curses & threats
about my Reble Husband & but just a Living. A heart full of Trouble has been
my fare Since the Island was given up. FREELOVE BIRDSALL.
Dated Doveh, June 23* 1777.
The Subscriber Late from Long Island wife to Zebulon Simons believing the
offer of Peter Corney to Freelove Birdsall for at the same time he proposed moving
me & family but told me if I removed to Peeks Kill I should Starve to Death in
Less than Six weeks, if I knew when I was well off to stay where I was & as to my
signing a refusal to Come it was not my will but were pursuaded & so Signed upon
Corney's request unwillingly. JEAN SEAMAN
Dated Dover, June 23, 1777.
We the Subscribers of the aforesaid Wifes Do hereby Certify that we really
believe in what our wifes have testified to be the Truth & that they voluntarily of
their own free wills without any fear of us favour or Partiallity have done the Same
& that they have Since we have fetched them from the Island often told us the
Same. We Do further assert which part may appear by our receipts in the back of
the Flag Dated Huntington Harbour, May 13, 1777, that we have not received our
Families & Effects agreeable to the Contract asserted by the general Officers For
the Exchange of our families & that the true intent & Design for which Corney
went to the Commanding officer at New- York to negociate the Exchange were
only to get the Permission asserted by the Commanding Officer thereof & then to
return. Corney had no business to remove our families & Effects — neither did we
Expect it or Ever Changed a word with him in that way but ou the Contr.ayry he
was to return & move his Family first & the Same Boat which Carreyed liis Family
if she would go to oyster Bay or Huntington Harbour she then were to bring our
families back & if she would not then Each to remove their own families in such
manner as would be most advantageous. BENJAMIN BIRDSALL,
Dated Dovee, June 23* 1777. ZEBULON SEAMAN.
[See Petition of Dennis Kennedy, 24 May, 1117.]
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To the Commissary At Sopis
Clothing Hequired by Prisoners of War
[Misoel. Pap. 38: lil.]
SoPis, July 6*" 1777.
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Francis Trotter of the 21'' Regt., . .
John Macky of the 21" Rgt.,
Joseph Mackguire of the 47"' Rgt.,
Francis Horseman of the 53 Regt.,
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Thom" Bostick, Sergeant of g"" Rgt.,
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J3ond of Marcus Blatnar.
[Misoel. Pap. 38 : 125.]
Kno-w all men by these presents That I Marcus Platnaar of the Manor of Living-
ston in the County of Albany and State of New- York, am held and firmly Bound
unto the Treasurer of the State of New- York or to his Successors in the sum of
three Hundred Pounds Currant moneyi of the State of New- York to be paid to the
Treasurer of the State of New- York and Successors, for the use of the State of
New- York, to Which payment well and truly to be made and Done I bind myself
my heirs Executors and administrators and every of them firmly by these presents
sealed with my seal. Dated this ninth Day of July in the year of our Lord one
Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven.
Whereas Martin Loop now a prisoner on board the fleet Prison for being inimical
to the American Cause of liberty for his Discharge from Confinement and his future
good Behaviour fidelity and obedience to the government of the State of New York.
Now the Condition of this obligation is such that if the said Marten Loop above
mentioned shall in all things behave as a good Honest and faithful subject to
government of the State of New- York and from time to time shall obey all Lawful!
Commands and pay Due obedience thereunto of all officers Civil or Military which
Now are and from time by the Constitution thereof be appointed over him that
then this present obligation shall be Void and of none Efiect or Else to Stand and
Remain in full force and Virtue. MARCUS BLATNER. [l. s.]
Signed Sealed & Delivered In the presence of us,
Hendricus Mastbn,
johk dumont.
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244 PETITIONS. [lin
Petition of Paul Upton and other Quakers.
[Petitions, 33 : 418.]
To the Convention at Sopes.
We the subscribers being of the people called Quakers Prisoners on bord of the
fleet prison in Sopes Creek by a resolve of the Convention for attending our annuel
meeting on Long Island take this opportunity to Inform that we are Clear and
Innocent as to any conspiracies or concerning ourselves in marshal affairs neither
had we any other view but in simplicity to attend our Religious meeting as usual
therefore we desire the Convention to be pleased to consider our Innocence and
grant us liberty to return to our families.
Joshua Haight, Zophar Green, Jonathan Dean,
Benjamin Jacakt, Paul Upton, Tripp Mosher.
Sopes Cbeek, the lO"" of the ^"' \111.
Commission of Lieutenant Mcl^eil.
[Miscel. Pap. 36 : 691.]
In Convention op the State of New York, The Ninth Day of July 1^77.
To John M'=NeiIl Gentleman — Greeting :
By Virtue of the Authority reposed in us, we do hereby nominate, authorize,
Constitute and appoint you the said John M'^Neill first Lieutenant of the Company
whereof Samuel Waters Esqr is Captain in Colonel David Sutherland of Rhinebeck
Dutchess County hereby requiring you, before you enter into the Exercise of your
Said Office, to make in Writing, and subscribe in Presence of the Chairman of the
Committee of the City, Town, District, or Precinct wherein yon reside, the Declar-
ation appointed and directed by the Eleventh Section of the Seventh Resolve
contained in the Rules and Orders for regulating the Militia of the Colony of New
York, recommended by the Congress of this State on the 22* Day of August 1775,
and authorizing you fully to execute all the Powers belonging to your said Office,
by Virtue of the said Rules and Orders, and the said Declaration : And we do
hereby require all Persons under your Command, to pay due Obedience to you,
according to the said Rules and Orders, and such further Rules and Orders as shall
be made and recommended for the Militia of this State, by the present, or any
future Continental Congress, or Convention of this State.
By Order
Attest, Rob' Benson, Seer' NATH^'^ WOODHULL, Presid'
Amenta peecinct, ll"" July, 1777.
These may certify that Lieut John M'^Niell hath this Day made in writing and
subscribed in my presents the Declaration appointed & directed by the Eleventh
section of the Seventh Resolve contained in the Rules & orders for Regulating the
Militia of the Colony of New York Recommended by the Congress on the 22° day
of Aug. 1775. SILAS MARSH,
Chat^ Com' 3" Precinct.
Memorial of Major Wheelock.
[Petitions, 33 : 414.]
To the Honorable Council of Safety for the State of New York.
The Memorial of John Wheelock Esquire, Humbly Sheweth
^ That whereas on the Eighth Day of April last The Honorable Legislature of this
State were pleased to appoint him to raise three Companies of men in the North-
eastern parts of the same, the officers of which Companies were not to be entitled
by the resolves to Commissions untill at least one hundred and fifty men be enlisted,
And whereas your Memorialist notwithstanding he has exerted himself in every
possible respect to raise the said men, finds no prospects of getting the Quota as
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above specified by reason of many unforseen obstacles especially those of a political
nature. And whereas the time for recruiting has mostly expired & not more than
eighty men at farthest have as yet engaged (a detachment of which has been
ordered here by your honorable body, part of whom have arrived, and the others
are continually expected) These are therefore humbly to request your Honorable
House to take the above matters into your wise & prudent consideration, and
determine whether or no it be consistent with the great interests of Government, to
confirm the Corps, And your Memorialist as in duty bound shall ever pray.
FisHKiLL, 10 July 1777. JOHN WHEELOCK.
To Major John Wheelock.
[Misoel. Pap. 37 : 'r49.]
Respected Sir : Since the subject we have lately conversed upon appears to
involve great difficulty and since I am very anxious to conduct the afiairs accord-
ing to the strictest rules of Justice, duty and honor I must therefore once more beg
leave to state the matter which was the subject of our conversation in a fair point
of view So then submit it with my final determination to the censure or applause of
the discerning & impartial. And the desire I have to give all reasonable satisfac-
tion I hope may apologize for the unseasonableness & length of this Epistle, relying
on your known benevolence to peruse it with candor.
When I had the honor to receive a Warrant from you, it was on this principle
which I acted. Viz. A view to promote the grand cause of my Country — to exert
myself in defence of our injured Rights and invaded Liberties, and not from any pros-
pect of gain, honor or ease. Also it had been represented that I could without
doubt soon fill my company ; indeed as there was then no appearance of danger from
the Enemy on these frontier settlements, nor any open actings among the Inhabitants
respecting a new State, and as numbers had expressed a desire to engage in a
southern department it appeared more than probable that I might without great
difficulty effect the same. This I say was the principle I acted upon, and the reason
which induced me to the undertaking ; and the success we met with for about six
weeks evidenced that such conjectures were not altogether groundless, since when
you are sensible. Sir, that affairs have taken a very different turn. The sanguineness
of People to accomplish their Ends — The defenceless situation of this
[Part of the MS. gone here.]
was rather inclined to think it best, all things considered, for me to quit the service,
and that unless you brought Commissions we absolutely must, «fec.
Add to all these I wish I could say that some aspersions upon the conduct of
Individuals in the Corps were altogether groundless tho' I can say with Confidence
that I have heard no reflections upon yourself Having of late thought much on
the affair & considered the verry small number of men I should have to command
Viz about fourteen together with a first Lieutenant which it seems would be as
much expenoe as profit & as little of honor as either. These and the like reasons
had at most induced me to settle my accounts. And now the unexpected death of
my Father and the sickness of my Brother leave me with the care of an unsettled
Estate & render the affair still more difficult so that I can by no means see my way
of Duty clear to march from the Country or continue in the service. I am therefore
reduced to the disagreable necessity of falling short of my engagements and tho' I
have experienced many expressions of kindness and friendship at your hand which
will ever leave grateful emotions of respect in my bosom I must decline the honor
you have offered and conclude forthwith to settle my accounts. And tho' I have a
hearty disposition to serve the cause in general & that of your Corps in particular
yet no man of experience or reason will think it just or honorable for me to return
men enlisted under me into other Companies and that for this plain reason because
they enlisted to serve under my command & not with a view to have me dispose of
them to another as my fancy may direct. Nevertheless I will use my influence that
they may continue in your Detach-
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Affidavit of William Payne.
[Miscel. Pap. 33: 117.]
Kingston, ss.
James William Paine late of the City of New York Merch', being sworn on the
holy Evangelists of Almighty God deposeth & saith
That he was first Lieut, in Capt. Goforth's Company in the year 1775, and was in
Canada, where he was made a Capt. by General Wooster. That in the year follow-
ing he, together with other officers, was neglected in the arrangement of Officers then
appointed for the troops raised in this State. That when the Enemy took possession
of New- York the deponent's family was at Whitestone on Long Island & himself at
West Chester. That he shortly after was taken by a Guard Boat of the Enemy as
he was crossing to Long Island to bring off his Family, and was confined on Board
the Niger Man-of-War in Irons three weeks on suspicion of his being a Spy, but no
proof of that kind appearing ag' him he was then permitted to go to his family on
Parole. That he remained thus with his Family for about ten weeks when he was
again apprehended on Suspicion of doing secret services to the Americans, and con-
fined in the new Goal in the City of New- York, for three months and ten days, from,
whence he was discharged by Gen. Robinson at the intercession of Mrs. Robinson,
the Daughter of Francis Lewis, Esq' That he then returned to his Family and was
meditating an Escape with them when Information was lodged against him of hia
having rec'' and distributed in New- York several copies of the Act of Grace of this
State. That on receiving Intimations of this, he concealed himself, and in a short
time to w' ab' 3 weeks ago escaped from Great Neck on Long-Island to Rodman's
Neck. From thence he went to the Quarters of Major Fish at the White Plains.
That while on Long-Island the Deponent became acquainted with a Hessian Lieut,
who lived at M' Roberts near Flushing. That this Officer told him The Hessians
were assured that the Americans would give them no quarter, for which Reason they
had hung about twenty Americans who they had taken Prisoners, in cold blood, —
but that as soon as they were undeceived they observed a different treatment
towards them. That when he left Long Island he saw Coll. Paterson of Gov
Browns Brigade who told him they had lost 184 Men in the Dansbuiy Expedition
and that a Coll. of the name of Walcot or Calcot had died of his wounds. That he
was well informed that two Capt° of the New Levies had also died of their wounds.
That about the seventh Day of June last the Dept. was in New York, that he
then saw between forty & fifty Vessels ready fitted for the Reception of Horses.
That he heard the Tories and some of the Enemies Officers say that Gen. How
would if practicable push for Philadelphia but if he found the American Army too
strong he would wait till he heard from the northward, and that as soon as Bur-
goyne's Army got to Albany he would go up Hudsons River — that an Opinion
generally prevailed that a war with France was unavoidable. That before he left
the Island, the Enemy were collecting Hay ready pressed and had a great Quantity
ready for transportation.
That the morning this Dept. was at New Hackensack in Dutchess County, that
he there saw a man who said he was going Express from the Northward to Geu.
Putnam, and that Ticonderogeah was not taken and that the Enemy had been defeated
in two or three attempts on the Lines, & that he had heard we had taken 200
Prisoners. JAMES W" PAYNE.
Sworn the 12 Day of July, 1777. Before me
John Jay.
Bond of George Teter.
[Uiaoel. Pap. 37 : 199.]
Know all men by these presents that I George Teter of Claverack in the County
of Albany am held & firmly bound unto Peter Van Brugh Livingston, Esqr. Treas-
urer of the State of New York in the sum of Three hundred pounds of lawful money
of New York to be paid to the said Peter Van Brugh Livingston his certain attorney
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Executors or successors, for payment whereof I bind myself my heirs Executors and
administrators firmly by these present sealed with my seal & Dated this thirteenth
day of July 1777.
The condition of the above obligation is such that if the above bound George
Teter shall and do from time to time faithfully observe and obey the Resolves and
Regulations of Congress and of the Convention and Councill or Committee of Safety
of the State of New York & future Legislature of the said State of New York and
also such orders ot the Committee of Claverack & the Militia officers of that District
as are or may be grounded on any such Resolution and Regulations then the above
obligation to be void but on failure or non performance of any or either of the above
conditions, matters or things to be and remain in full force and virtue.
Sealed & delivered in the presence of us being n-ertTfnv '''' T'lrT'Tn? ■
first truely read to the said George Teter, ^^""^^ J,k iJilii-K.
Thomas Pettit,
John M°Kbsson.
I'etition of Prisoners.
[Petitions, 33 : 420.]
To the Honourable ;the Counsel of Safety for the State of New Yoi-k, now setting
at Kingston.
The humble Petition of the subscribers formerly living at different places in the
States of New York & Connecticut, humbly Sheweth,
That whereas your Petitioners have been confined for a long time in different
places of this State and are now on Board the Prison belonging to the same at this
Port and most of them having Families at home, who in their distressed situation,
want assistance and help for them, and That your Petitioners who have Farmes will
Loose all their Families Living if in case they can not obtain their liberty as the
Harvest is drawing near and a great many fine Crops will be lost by your Peti-
tioners being confined here to the great Determent to them and their poor families.
Therefore your humble Petitioner earnestly beg the honourable Counsel of Safety
will take their lamentable circumstances in serious consideration and grant to them
the benefit of the act of grace, as they are willing to apply for it and your pititioners
as in duty bound shall ever pray.
Benjamin Cole, David Cole, Aaron Cole, Jun'
John Heart, John Martin, Joseph West,
Edward Simmons, John Phillips, Will" West,
Aaron Cole, Sen' Jesse Noble, Nathaniel Corbin.
Sam' Phillips,
On Boaed of the States Prison at Kingston Poet, July li"" 1777.
Petition of William Bed.
[Petitions, 33 : 420.]
The humble Petition of William Bed by himself humble sheweth
That he was oblidged to take the oath to the King when he came over from his
own Country about two years ago, for he was taken on Board of a man of War, and
also foreeth to it therefore he is willing to take the oath of Neutrality, or else to bo
confined to some honest Farmer, to work for his wages, and your Petitioner as in
Duty bound shall ever pray, WILLIAM BED,
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JPetition of Prisoners.
[Petitions, 33: 422.]
To the Honourable the Counsel of Safety of the State of New- York, Now setting at
Kingston.
The Petition of the subscribers hereof living in different places in the State of
New York, humbly sheweth
That your humble Petitioners have been under confinement for a long time past
in the City of Albany and now on Board of the States Prison at this Port and most
of them have Families and Farms to take care of, who have been greatly neglected
during their Imprisonment. That your Petitioners are in great concern on Account
of their Crops, now almost ripe on their different Farms, and nobody to take care of
them if their confinement continues, wich undoubtedly must be lost and Destroyed
if proper Attention is wanted to the most and greatest Detriment not only to them-
selves and their Families but also the Common Whealth of the State they live in.
Therefore your humble Petititioners beg leave to intreat the Favour of the Honour-
able Counsel (as they are the proper Persons from whom they may get a speedy
Relief) to open them a way for their Deliverance, or a Proposal how they may get
their clearance, and to enjoy the Liberty of seeing their Families. And your Peti-
tioners as in Duty bound shall ever pray,
Richard Wragg, Josiah Dean, John helmer,
Alex' Patterson, Jacob Scouten, Duncan Robertson,
Jacob Snider, John Searman, Thomas Varty,
Alex' Robertson, Edward Armstrong, Donald Fraser,
John M'=Entier, James Olmsted, Archibald M'Niell,
Henry Ruynon, Robert Nickolesson, Daniel Dean,
Joseph Tyler, James Grant, Israel Orborn Ju'
On Boabd of the States Peison at Kingston Poet, July 14"" 1777.
Petition of Robert Coventry.
[Petitions, 33 : 424.]
To the Honourable the Council of safety for the State of New York in Council
Convened,
The Petition of Robert Coventry of Claverack in the County of Albany & State
of New York, Humbly Sheweth,
That y' petititioner is at present a Prisoner confined in the State Prison at the
strand of Kingston for Being thought an Enemy to the American State, That y'
petitioner has been a prisoner for about Eight weeks & has never yet received any
satisfaction Relative, to the Crime for which he may stand charged. That y' peti-
tioner is willing & Ready to take the Oath of Allegiance and to comply with any
other propositions which this Honourable Council may please to propose to y' peti-
tioner touching the same, That y' petitioner has a Crop of Grain which is daily
Buffering as the harvest is at hand to the great Distress of y' petitioner, That y' peti-
tioner has always heretofore behaved himself as a good subject to the State Doino-
his Duty at all times when called upon which can be Testify'd by the officers of the
Company to which y' petitioner belongs & is Ready & willing to give all Reason-
able satisfaction m order to Testify his Fidelity as also to give good suflicient
security if required for his Behaviour. Your petitioner therefore humbly prays that
this Honourable Council would be favourably pleas'd to take the premises under
their consideration so as that y' petitioner may be Relieved from his confinement or
such other Relief as to this Honourable Council shall seem meet And your peti-
tioner shall ever pray
State Pkison, Strand, July 14"^ 1777. ROBERT COVENTRY.
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Petition of Andreas Ten My ok and others.
[Petitions, 33 : 426.]
To the Honourable the Council of Safety for the State of New York now setting at
Kingston.
The Petition of Andreas Ten Eyck and Israel Osbourn, Sen' and Israel Osbom,
Jun' all In Albany County, humble Sheweth,
That your Petitioners have for a long time past been confined In Albany Goal,
and now on board the Prison of the State of New York at Kingston Harbour, And
as their Families during this long and miserable confinement have been greatly Dis-
tressed and their Estates much hurted, Therefore your humble Petitioners takes this
liberty to beg the favour of the Honourable Council of Safety to grant them a hear-
ing before them as soon as it may be possible so that they and their Families might
have some Relief in their Distressed situation if they could obtain their Liberty,
And your Petitioners as in duty bound shall for ever pray.
* ANDREAS TEN EYCK,
f ISRAEL OSBORN,
t ISRAEL OSBORN, Ju'
On Board of the States Pkison at Kingston Port, July 14"" 1777.
(Indorsed.) Ordered to lie on the table.
Petition of Edward S. Coventry.
[Petitions, 33: 428.]
To the Honourable the Council of Safety for the State of New York, In Council
Convened.
The Petition of Edward Coventry of Claverack in the County of Albany, and
State of New York, Humbly Sheweth,
That y' petitioner is at present a Prisoner confined in the State Prison at the
Strand of Kingston, for Being thought unfriendly to the welfare of the State, That
y' petitioner hath been a Prisoner about Eight weeks and hath not as yet had a
hearing, neither heard nor knows the crime for which he stands charged. And
humbly conceives it extreamly hard to be confined so long without knowing the
crime for which he stands charged, y' petitioner therefore Relying on that tender-
ness and Humanity which thisJHonourable Council Daily administers towards those
unhappy sufferers whose Lot it is to be a prisoner hath been led to ofier this his
petition hopeing it may be heard. That y' petitioner has a wife and Family and a
crop of Grain, and as Harvest is at hand it must naturally go to Ruin if not timely
taken care off to the great Distress of y' petitioner and Family. That y' petitioner
hath always heretofore Behaved himself as a good subject to the State, Being &
Doing his Duty at all times when call'd upon, and is Ready and willing to take the
oath of allegiance in order further to Testify his fidelity to the State. Y' petitioner
therefore most humbly prays that this Honourable Council would be favourably
pleased to take the premises under their most serious consideration, so as that y'
petitioner may have a hearing and Discharged from his confinement or such Relief
as to this Honourable Council shall seem meet. And y' petitioner shall ever pray.
EW° B. COVENTRY.
State Prison at the Strand, July 14"" 1777.
* Notoriously disaffected — concerned in the late conspiracy, but the proof not clear enough,
f Has been tried by gen' C Martial for treasonable practices ag' the State.
X Notoriously disaffected — concerned in the late conspiracy — no suffic' Proof.
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PETITIONS — RETURN.
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Petition of Walter Carpenter and John Van Dekar.
[Petitions, 33: 430.]
To the Honourable the Council of Safety for the State of New York, In Council
convened.
The Petition of Walter Carpenter of Schodack and John Van Dekar of Claverack
of the County of Albany and State of New York, Humbly Sheweth,
That y' petitioners is at present Prisoners confined in the State Prison at the
Strand of Kingston, for Being thought Enemies to the State. That y' petitioners
has been confined about Eight weeks & hath not as yet had any satisfaction Relative
to their crimes for which they are Imprisoned. That y'' petitioners is Ready & will-
ing should they be permitted to take the oaths of Allegiance & to comply with any
propositions which this Honourable Council may please to propose for the same.
That y' petitioners have always heretofore Behaved themselves as good subjects
Doing their Duty at all times when call'd upon and is Ready to give all Reasonable
satisfaction for to Testify their fidelity & Behaviour. That y'' petitioners have con-
siderable crops of grain, which is Daily suffering as the Harvest is at hand, Espe-
cially as y'' petitioners has no other help but themselves to Gather in their said Grain
to the great Distress of y' petitioners. Y' petitioners therefore humbly prays that
this Honourable Council would be favourably pleas'd In tender consideration of their
grain to take the premises under their serious consideration so as that y"' petitioners
may be Reliev'd from their confinement & return home or such other Relief as to
this Honourable Council shall seem meet. And y' petitioners shall ever pray.
* WALTER CARPENTER,
tJOHN VEN CAR.
Return of \" Ulster County Regiment.
[Misoel. Pap. 38 : 109.]
Kingston, July l^"" 1777.
Return of the number of Men, Arms and Ammunition in the 1°' Reg' of Militia
in Ulster County. JONATHAN ELMENDORPH, Ideut Col'
Captains ITames.
Ns
1
QQ
32
32
41
41
54
54
40
35
29
28
35
35
34
30
28
28
John Elmendorph,
Evert Bogardus,
Philip Swart,
Lucus Dewitt,
Edward Witaker,
Lieut. Petrus Osterhout.
Gerr' Hardenbergh, . . .
Math" Dederick,
Total,
11
32
41
54
40
18
35
34
28
293
282
11
10
282
JONATHAN ELMENDORPH.
* Notoriously disaffected.
f Notoriously disaffeobed and concerned in the late conspiracy — tried but proof insuffio' to convict.
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Petition of Jamts Hobinson.
[Petitions, 33 : 410.]
To the Honorable the Council of Safety for the State of N"ew York.
The Petition of James Robison a Prisoner of War, Humbly Sheweth,
That your Petitioner has continued in confinement until his appai-el, linen &'' are'
■worn out and unless what he has borrowed, has nothing to cover his nakedness.
He requests of your Honours to be forthwith exchanged, supplied with Necessaries
or set at large, that by his labour he may earn money to purchase clothing. May
it therefore please your honours to take what is here represented into your most
serious consideration and grant him such relief as unto, your honours shall seem
meet & your Petitioner as in Duty bound shall ever pray.
Kingston Goal, July the 18"' 1777. JAMES ROBISON.
Petition of William Mc Ginnis.
[Petitions, 33: 412.]
Kingston Goal, July 18'" 1111.
To the Honb'" the Council of Safety State of New York.
Gen" I William M'^Ginnis of Marbletown in this State, Humbly beg Leave to
represent to your Hon'"'" Board that tho' I have been under sentence of Death and
am still confined in Kingston Goal yet my desire of returning home to my family is
not with any Design of saying or doing anything against the Interest of the Ameri-
can States, but rather to express my regret for anything I have formerly done which
might render my conduct Exceptionable, and for the future remain peaceably with
my family whose situation in my absence, Especialy in this season of the year, is
very Distressing and requests you will take into your Humane consideration, and
grant him such relief as in wisdom you shall see meet, which is Humbly pray'd by
WILLIAM M°GINNISS.
Petition in favor of Abraham Middagh.
[Petitions, 33 : 402.]
To the Honorable the Council of Safety for the State of New York, sitting at
Kingston in Ulster County.
Whereas Abraham Middagh of Marbletown in the County and State aforesaid
has been overtaken in a fault for which he is now under confinement in the Common
Goal in Kingston aforesaid, and inasmuch as we the subscribers are convinced that
he is sorry for his ofience, and that if he may be allowed to return to his family, he
would be a good subject of the State as he has always (before the present mishap)
appeared to be & had served faithfully as a Soldier in our service the last year.
We therefore upon these principles humbly recommend him to your favourable
attention.
Johannes Middagh, Moses Pattison, John Beaty, Jun',
Johanis Bogart, Isaac Roosa, Andrew Davis,
James Connor, Sam. Framer, Frederick Shurter,
Hugh Ross, Marten middagh, Casparus Shurter
Michel Pattison, John Connor, Cornelius tak,
Nathaniel Cantine, Robert Beaty, Johannis Rosa,
Cornelius Brink, John Beaty, Alexander M'Ginnis.
Marbletown, July 18"^ 1777.
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Return of Oolond David /Sutherland's Regiment.
[Miscel. Pap. 38 : lOV.]
Dutches County, State op New York, July the 19, IV 7 7.
Commishen Officers in ejch Company.
Is
1°
o
11
67
42
42
69
45
25
70
35
10
60
25
12
53
35
22
55
35
12
50
12
7
50
12
10
56
49
20
520
290
160
In Cap' Barkers, 4
Capt. Husted, 4
Cap' Sotherland, 4
Capt. Humfrey, 4
Capt. Smith, 3
Capt. Chamberlan, 3
Capt. Piatt, 4
Capt. Waller, 3
Capt. Waters, 3
80
55
80
60
80
80
80
80
60
32
655
this jentelmen is a true state of my Redgement accordia to the best of my
Knoldge.
With due Respect I am Jentleman Your very Humble Sv*
DAVID SOTHERLAND, Col.
Certificate in favor of Richard Oahley.
[Petitions, 33: 408.]
We the subscribers living in Marbletown Ulster County desire to represent to
the Hon"'' the Council of Safety for the State of New York, That the character
and conduct of Richard Oakley Now Confined in Kingston Goal has always been
unexceptionable while Living among us, that he has behaved himself as a useful
member of Society, an honest man and friend to his Neighbours till that unhappy
affair which occasioned his confinement, and we recommend him as a real object of
compassion, as his family are in great Distress during his absence.
Alexander M'^Ginnis,
Hugh Ross,
William Patteson,
Michael Patteson,
hi>
gisber G V L Vanleeven,
geret arse Van wegenen,
July 21" 1777.
Jacob Van Wagenen,*
Tunis rosa,
Solomon Vandemark,
Nathaniel Cantine,
Cornelus Tack,
John Constable,
Steaven Nottingham,
William Pick,
Salomon terwelger,
Dirk Bih,
Jonas Smith,
John Constapel,
Peter Keator, J'
Jacob Keator.
Petition of Ship Carpenters.
[Petitions, 33: 398.]
PouGHKEEPSiB, 22* July 1777.
To the Honorable the Council of Safety for the State of New York.
The Petition of the Ship Carpenters, Humbly Sheweth
That your Petitioners in consequence of Recommendation from the late Honora-
ble Convention of this State, did enter into the Service and went to Lake George to
Build vessels for the Publick Service that by your Petitioners contract their Tools
were not to be detained from them without their consent, as by the said Contract
under the hands and seals of your petitioners and the hand and seal of Morgan
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Lewis Esq' Contractor on the part of the publick service does appear. That your
Petitioners were Discharged at Fort Edward and that in direct violation of said Con-
tract their Tools were detained from them that your Petitioners in consequence of
said Discharge are returned home and are now in a situation very disagreeable, being
unable to support themselves and families, for the want of Tools to work with and none
to be procured in the Stores. Your Petioners as subjects of the State of New York
beg the Honourable Council to take their case into consideration, and grant them
Relief in the premises as also to grant them the Benefit of a Resolution of the late
Honourable Convention in the month of March last, wherein 'Tis declared That,
The Convention or the Future Legislature of this State would always find employ-
ment for the Ship Carpenters of the State. That Lancaster Burling one of the
Master Builders who would have Contracted and gone to the Northward, was at
the Instance of the said Honorable Convention induced to remain at home in
expectation of Employ from them, in consequence of which he has been out of
Employ and pay since the latter end of March last. Your Petitioners humbly pray
the Honorable Council to take their petition into consideration, and grant them
Relief in the premises as early as possible. And your Petitioners as in duty Bound
shall ever pray.
We are in every Respect your most Obd' humb'' Servant to Command the Ship
Carpenters of the State of New York at poughkeepsie
by desire of and to act for the whole,
LANCASTER BURLING,
STEPHEN SEAMAN,
ALEX"'' LITCH MILLER.
Report on John Homer.
[Petitions, 33: 384.]
CouxsAKEY, July the 23"" 1777.
"We the Commitee have nothing but suspition against John Romer only he was
from hom som time and we heard he was seen in York but never had any proff
found against him to this day as witness my hand.
PHILIP CONNYNE, Chairman.
Pierre Van Cortlandt to General Clinton.
[MisceL Pap. 38 : 105.]
Kingston, July 24"" 1777.
Sik: I am directed by an order of the Council of Safety of the 21'' Instant, to
transmit you a Copy of their Resolution, requesting you to take the Oaths of Office,
& enter on the discharge of the Duties of Governor.
The Council do not wish to hold the Reins of Government longer than the Safety
& advantages of this State, & of the public Service in general, may render it
necessary.
I am with great esteem Sir, your most Obedient humble Serv'
Gbokge Clinton, Esq'
Bond of Nicholas Koons,
[Miacel. Pap. 38: 111.]
Know all men by these presents that I Nicholas Koons of the Manor Livingston
am held & firmly bound unto the Treasurer of the State of New York in the sum
of one hundred Pounds for the paym' whereof I do bind myself, my Heirs, Exec-
utors & administrators firmly by these presents. Sealed with my Seal dated the
24'" day of July, 1777.
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The Condition of the above Obligation is such that if the said Nicholas Koons
shall & do attend whenever he shall be required so to do by proper authority &
give Evidence on Oath respecting Christian Croat of the s* Manor then this Obliga-
tion to be Void, else to remain in full force.
Sealed & delivered in presence of NICHOLAS KTJNTZ.
Rob' Benson.
The word (Christian) interlined & the word (Nicholas) erased before the Exe-
cution hereof.
Petition of John B. Dumond.
[Petitions, 33 ; 396.]
To the Honourable the Council of Safety for the State of New York, In Council
convened.
The Petition of John Baptist Dumond of Great Umboct County of Albany, and
State of New York, Humbly Sheweth,
That y'' Petitioner is at present a prisoner, and hath Been for a considerable
time confined in Kingston, That y' petitioner has a considerable crop of grain &
Hay to gett in, and has but little help to gather in the same, And as it is now Har-
vest it is Daily suffering for want of sufficient help and by reason of y"' petitioners
confinement to the Great Distress & Loss of y' petitioner & Family as well as Loss
to the State, That y"' petitioner gratefully acknowledges the goodness & Lenity
shown towards him by this Honourable Council In his Enlargement, That y' peti-
tioner relying on that tenderness & Goodness which this Honourable Council Daily
Administers : Hath presumed and with submission once more to offer this his peti-
tion, hopeing this Honourable Council will vouchsafe to hear & Grant the prayer
of the same, y' petitioner therefore Humbly prays that this Honourable Council
would (In consideration of his Family as well as his grain) be favourably pleased to
take the premises under their consideration so as that y' petitioner may be permitted
on a furlough for fourteen days to go home & Gather in his Harvest as he will give
good security for his return whenever this Honourable Council shall think fit to
demand the same or give such other time as to this Honourable Council shall seem
meet. And y' petitioner shall ever pray,
Kingston, July 24'" 1777. JAN BATYS B. DUMOND.
Lieutenant- Colonel Drake to Colonel Lasher.
[Miscel. Pap. 36 : 769.]
CoRTLiNG Manor, July 24 Day, 1777.
S' Be pleased to Deliver unto Isaac Norton my Quartermaster 300 lbs. of Car-
triges or powder, if powder then 900 lb of Boales, for my Rigment which is
verrey onporuided and 1000 flintes and Charge me with the Same from
Yours to sarve,
GILBT DRAKE, Lt Coll.
To Corll Lashbr, Store Keeper for the Staite of New York at Fish Kills.
Certificate for Thomas Kelly
[Misoel. Pap. 38 : 99.]
Lancaster, in Pennsylvania, ss.
I Do hereby certify, that Thomas Kelly hath voluntarily taken and subscribed
the Oath Affirmation of Allegiance and Fidelity, as directed by an Act of General
Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed the 13'" Day of June, A. D. 1777. Witness my
HandandSealthe25"'Day of July A. D. 1777. A. HUBLEY
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Petition of Nicolaus Kilmer and others.
[Petitions, 33 : 3t4.]
Manor Livingston in the State op New Yoek, July 25"" 1111.
To the Honourable Council of Safty in Esopus.
Gentlemen : And may it please your honours, Your humble Petitioners beg Leave
to address themselves to you in the Behalf of Christopher Groat Now confined in
the Jail of Esopus, humbly begingthat you will take it into your most serious con-
sideration the state of his poor wife and children. Nobody to help or look after
them, your Humble Petitioners would beg Leave to acquaint you farther That she
could always subsist untill Now, that her son who Lived at home is now called and
gone in the service and Nobody under the Heavens to look after the Harvest, That
if your Honours Does not see cause to let the poor man come home, That it is your
humble Petitioners opinion that his Harvest that God sent must rot on the Ground,
so hoping that you will prevent that, we beg Leave to subscribe ourselves your
very Humble Petitioners &" &'
Peter Butler, ^Abraham Shute, Nicolause Kilmer,
Killian Shut, +Gideon Swedenburgh, Solomon Shut,
Abraham Frazer, G B Gabriel Brusie, William Kilmer.
Petition of John M. Van Allen.
[Petitions, 33 : 400.]
To the Honourable the President and members of the Council of Safety for the
State of New York now convened at Kingston &°
The Petition of John E. Van Alen Humbly Sheweth,
That your Petitioner after having been confined in the County Goal of the
County of Albany upwards of three months acquainted this Council with his desire
of removing into the State of Connecticut, and requested that a reasonable time
might be allowed him to settle his aifairs in this State, and then be permitted to
remove, upon which said request the Council were pleased to discharge him from
confinement on the 27"" of June last, and allowed him from that day to the first day
of August next to settle his said Business in this State, That since he has been libe-
rated the Militia have been called into service in which many persons with whom
his business lays have gone, through which means he has been able to do but little
business, and finds the time allowed him too short to settle his afiairs in this State,
your petitioner therefore humbly prays that his time for that purpose may be fur-
ther extended to the first day of September next, and that his Parole be either
taken here or that the Committee of the City of Albany be directed to take another
Bond of him with a sufficient surety on the like conditions with the one under
which he now lays. And your Petitioner shall ever pray.
Kingston, 25'" July, \ni1. JOHN E. VAN ALEN.
Bond of John L. Van Allen and John 8. Van Alstyne.
[Misoel. Pap. 38 : 93.]
Know all Men by these Presents that We John L. Van Aelen «fc John S. Van
Alstyne of Kinderhook in the County of Albany are held & firmly Bound unto the
Treasurer of the State of New York in the Sum of two hundred Pounds lawful
Money of New York for the paym' whereof on or before the tenth day of August
next we bind ourselves, our Heirs, Executors & Administrators, Jointly & severally
firmly by these presents — Sealed with our Seals dated the twenty Sixth day of July
The Condition of the above obligation is such that if the above bounden John L.
Van Aelen, & John S. Van Alstyn, shall & do within Six Days from the Date
hereof appear before the Committee of Albany & give Evidence on Oath touching
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and concerning, such Persons at & about Kinderhook as are suspected of being guilty
of inimical Practices against the State then the s* Obligation to be void else to
remain in full force. JOHN L. VAN ALEN, [l. s.]
JOHN S. VAN ALSTYNE, [l. s.]
Sealed & delivered in presence of
Rob' Benson.
Bond of John Baptist Dumond.
[Miacel. Pap. 38: ?].]
Know all Men by these Presents that we John Baptist Dumont and Anthony
Dumont are held & firmly bound unto the Treasurer of the State of New York in
the Sum of One hundred Pounds lawfull Money of the said State for the paym'
whereof on or before the fourteenth Day of August next we bind ourselves, our
Heirs, Executors & Administrators jointly & severally firmly by these Presents.
Sealed with our Seals dated the 26*" Day of July, 1777.
The Condition of the above Obligation is such that if the above bounden John
Baptist Dumont shall <fc do appear at the Court House in Kingston within fourteen
Days from the Date hereof & then & there surrender himself prisoner to the Sherifi"
or Goaler of the County of Ulster, then the above obligation to be void else to
remain in full force. JOHN B. DUMOND, [l. s.l
ANTHONEE DUMOND, [l. s.]
Sealed & Delivered in the presence of
Rob. Benson.
Refusal of Anthony Hoffman to be Third Judge of Dutchess County.
[Miscel. Pap. 37 : 136.]
To the Council of Safety of the State of New York.
I Herman HofiVnan within named do humbly return that in obedience to the
within writ I attended in. order To administer To Anthony Hoffman Esqr the oaths
within mentioned and that he did not accept the office of third Judge of this
County and did accordingly refuse to take and subscribe the said Oaths.
Dutches County, July 28'" 1777. HERMAN HOFFMAN.
Extract of a Letter from Albany dated 28'* July.
[Miacel. Pap. 39 : 405.]
" Last Friday arilved here part of Gen' Glover's Brigade, the remainder have
arrived since together with Gen" Lincoln— This will give new life to our Army to
the northward— We have just had a brush with the Enemy at Fort Edward in
which L' Tobias Van Veghten was. most inhumanly butcher'd and Scalped, two
Serjeants and two privates were likewise killed and Scalped— one of the latter had
both his hands cut ofi". But what
Petition of Richard Wragg.
[Patitiona, 33 : 390.]
To the Honourable the Counsel of Safety of the State of New York, now Setting
at Kingston. °
The Petition of Richard Wragg of Saratoga in the County of Albany Humbly
That your Petitioner has been in confinement almost three Months first in Albany
and now on Board of a vessel at this place to the greatest Detriment not only to
himself but also to his helpless Family. That your petitioner has a wife who four
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years ago lost the use of her Limbs in the Child bed also unable to help herself or
seven poor innocent children of whom the oldest is only twelve years of age and
has nobody to take care of them, so that they certainly must perish and every thing
go to Destruction, if your Petitioner cant get his freedom from this confinement
and leave to go home to subsist his poor family, that your Petitioners interest is in
the Country, and that he is willing to defend and vindicate the cause of this Country,
as much as layes in his Power. May it therefore please the honourable Counsel of
Safety, to take your humble Petitioners and his Distressed Family's lamentable
circumstances in your serious consideration, and grant him a hearing before the
Honourable Counsel that he may by that means obtain his liberty And your
Petitioner as in Duty bound shall ever pray.
RICHARD WRAGG.
On Boakd of the States Peison, Kingston Haeboue, July 28"' 1111.
Petition of Hendrick Clumb.
[Petitiona, 33: 386.]
To the Honourable the Counsel of Safety for the State of New York now setting
at Kingston.
The Petition of Hendrick Clumb in the Manor of Ranselearswycke Albany
County, Humbly Sheweth.
That your petitioner has been confined in Albany Goal for some time, and now on
board of one of the vessels at this place, to the great hurt and Detriment of his
family at home. That your petitioner has a large family to maintain, his poor and
Distressed wife and children, his impotent Father and Mother also a sister, and as
his Farms are at some Distance from one to another he runs a gi'eat Risk all his
Crops being lost entirely. That your petitioner is werry willing either to give all
what he has in this World for security of his future good behaviour to the Cause of
this Country, or Else to take the oath of AUigiance. May it therefore please the
Honourable Council of Safety to take his pitiful! and lamentable situation in your
serious consideration and grant him some Relief or a hearing before the Honourable
Council, so that he may obtain his freedom to the great Benefit both to him and his
most ruined Family. And your Petitioner as in duty bound shall pray.
HENDRICK CLUMB.
On Boaed the States Peison at Kingston PIaebotjr, July 29"" 1111.
JPetition of Joshua Saight and other Quakers.
[Miacel. Pap. 38 : 78.]
To the Council Now Setting at Esopus.
This Petition Sheweth that we the Subscribers (being of the People called
Quakers) having been detained on board the fleet Prison about thirty five days for
attending our yearly meeting on Long Island which in our apprehension is a case
Different to that of crossing the Lines for Protection which was not our Business
Neither had we any other View but in Simplicity to worship God and Transact the
weighty iiffairs of our Society as usual and as we cannot but think that it would be
beneficial to Both us and the Publick that we were at home in our business at this
Season of the year being harvest and hay time therefore we Desire you would be
Plased to Consider our Innocency and the urgency of our being in our harvest and
Grant us Liberty to Return to our families while called for.
JOSHUA HAIGHT,
ZOPHAR GREEN,
BENJMIN JACOKX,
JONATHAN DEAN,
TRIPP MOSHER.
Fleet Peison Sopbs Ceeek the 29"' of the Y"' Month, 1111.
Vol. II.— 33
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Colonel Sutherland to Council of Safety.
[Petitions, 33 : 348.]
DucHEs County July y" 30 day 1111.
Gentlemen of the Counsal of Safty at Kings Town.
I being wall a Quanted with' Benjamin Jacues & Joshuay Haight & sum a Quanted
with the Rest of the men that call themselves frends that is a Board of the Prison Ships
& as thay was a Pinted by the Quartely meeting to Repsent them at the yearly meating
at Longiland you may depend upan this that thay are sum of thar prinsabal man &
as for my part I dont think thay had any ill intent aganst our States & if you should
see fit to Dis Charg them for any Time or untill furder orders as they live in ray
Ridgment I will see them forth Coming whenever you shall Call for them,
with Respect I am Tour Ver Humbel Servent
DAVID SUTHERLAND, Coll.
Melanton Smith to Mess" Benson and Cantine.
[Petitions, 33 : 352.]
Gentlemen : Frequent application has been made to me in favour of Benjamin
Jeacocks and the other Quakers confined on Board the vessels at Esopus. From
what I can learn of the characters of these Persons, I think what they have suffered
is sufficient & that they might safely be discharged. I have wrote this at the
solicitation of their Friends. If you join with me in opinion, I would propose that
you write to the Council of Safety on the subject.
I am Gent' Your hum' Serv,
July 30'" 1111. MELANCTON SMITH.
Sir — I perfectly concur with Mr. Smith in the propriety of discharging the
Quakers from confinement, it would not, however, be improper in my opinion that
previous to their enlargement they should make afiirmation of allegiance to their
State. I am Sir Yours &'
Mr. Benson. PETER CANTINE.
[Petitions, 33 : 350.]
The fifth of the Eight, 1111.
These to the Councel of Safty for the State of New York, Now Setting at
Kingston we the humble purtisioners take the Liberty to adress the House in
behalfe of the friends now in confinement to wit Joshua Haight Benjamin Jacoke
Zopher Green, Jonathan Dean, Tripp Mosher & Paul Upton, which went to the
yearly meeting on Long iland as useal in time of peace to carry up the acounts from
our quarterly meetings which we the Subscribers humbely Desires should have
their Inlargement. However we submit it hoping these broken hints may have a
faverable Reception and friends be more carefull for the futer.
ISRAEL GREEN,
ISRAEL DEUEL.
TVial of Edmond Palmer.
[Miscel. Pap. 38 : 82.]
P. M. July 29'" 1111.
Proceedings of the Court Martial helS at Peek's kill, relative to the Tryal of
Edmund Palmer.
At a General Court Martial held at Peeks kill by order of the Hon"" Major Gen'
Putnam on the 22°^ Day of July A. D. 1111.
Col. Shepaed, President.
Lt. Col. Olney, Lt. Sanford,
Major Ward, Lt. Lewis,
Capt" Sylvan' Brown, Lt. Page,
Capt" Stephen Brown, Lt. Angel,
Capf Albert, Lt. Cleaveland,
Capt" Allen, Lt. Carpenter, Members.
Phillip Poll Jun' Dep*^ Judge Advocate.
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Edmond Palmer was brot before the Court for tryal upon the Charges of phmder-
ing, Robbing, and carrying off the Cattle, Goods, &c. from the well-effected Inhabit-
ants and for being a Spy from the Ewemy.
The Prisoner pleads not Guilty.
Richard Wyllip being Sworn Says about Six or Seven Weeks ago : the prisoner
Came with some others to his house in the night; they Called at the Door. Wit-,
ness got up and opened the Door and Lighted a candle, the prisoner and one other
came in. The Witness asked the prisoner what he wanted, he answered that he
wanted to search the House, then he asked him what he wanted to search the House
for. The prisoner Reply'' you are a bad man, and I understand you harbour Torys
here. The prisoner and the other man then went all over the House together and
searched it — believes they took nothing — the prisoner then told the Witness he
must go to the White Plains with him, and they took hold of the Witness and were
Carrying him out of the house, and when they got him to the Road the prisoner
beat him (the Witness) verry much and caused the blood to run greatly — the Wit-
ness having nothing on but his Shirt and Breeches. The reason the prisoner gave
for beating the Witness was because he was a Tory.
Titus Mead, being sworn, says that on the 2^ of July Ins' on his way from horse
neck to Peek's kill, he was stop"* on the Road near Croton River by three men, viz:
Thomas Gibson, Peter Wood, and Jeremiah Merritt, who ordered him to deliver
up his (the Witness's) Pistols, Letters and Papers &c : and Demanded his Pocket
Book, which articles the Witness delivered up, each of them having a Gun in his
hand. They then Bound the Witness and took him up to a Mountain about a
Quarter of a Mile from tlie Road. When they got to the mountain, the Witness
then saw the Pris'ner arm'd with another Person — Gibson — Threatned to hang the
Witness — that the men by whom he was taken, took a pair of Pistols, between 50
& 10 Dollars, and a Letter from Col. Mead to Gen' Putnam.
The Witness saw one Baker in the Mountain under the custody of the prisoner
upon Tryal — and Baker informed the Witness that he was taken Prisoner by them.
That the Prisoner now upon Tryal seemed to be taking the Buckles out of Baker's
shoes and said it was not fit that he should wear such Buckles. They finally let the
Witness go towards night but kept the articles above mentioned.
Henry Strang being Sworn, says, he being at a blacksmith's Shop about a fort-
night or three weeks ago, the prisoner and one with him Came into the Shop ; upon
the Witness attempting to get away the prisoner told him to Stand — and the pris-
oner and the man with him tied him (the Witness). The Witness resisted a little
upon their tying him — on which Palmer the prisoner Pricked him with a Bayonet —
the Witness then went along with them. After getting about a Quarter of a
mile the Witness desired one Griffin as they pass'' by him to send to his Family and
acquaint them that he was taken — upon which the Prisoner told the Witness that
if he said anything more about it he would Run him through, and pricked him
again with his Bayonet. Afterwards as they pass'' by John Tomkins's the Women
hallow'd out and ask'd who they had got there. Palmer answered one of the Rebel
Committee — they proceeded with the Witness over Croton River into the Woods,
that Palmer the present Prisoner pricked him ten or twelve times with his Bayonet
and occationed him to Bleed in many spots. Palmer demanded and took the Wit-
ness's Pocket Book from him, with between 50 & 60 Dollars in it, which he
Return'd before the Witness came away — that they took the Witness in the after-
noon and Let him go about Eleven o'clock in the night, upon the Witness's
Promissing not to molest or Injure the Inhabitants about the place that the Witness
was taken at ; the Prisoner said he took him because he was one of the Reble Com-
mittee. The prisoner and the other man were both armed.
John M'Keil being Sworn — says he lives between Crombpond and Croton Bridge,
that in the night when the Witness was in his Bed, his Brother came into the house
and took down a Gun which he handed to Palmer the prisoner, who stood in the
Door and received it, the Witness told his Brother that he used him very ill — upon
which Palmer steped up and said he used hira the Witness very well, also that
he had taken Henry Strang, but used him well and let him go ; and that he
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(Strang) had distressed the Inhabitants, and if he caught him again he'd be damn'd
if he did not kill him. The Prisoner Palmer also said that he understood they
intended to burn his Mother's House, but if they did he swore he would burn all
Crompond.
The Prisoner in his Defence, says he was properly authorized to do what he had
done, by Orders from Gov' Tryon, Gov"' Brown and other General Officers — that he
has no commission, but was appointed a Lieutenant in General Orders in Capt.
Ross's CompJ' of Col. Patterson's Battallion.
It being clearly proved that the Prisoner was taken near Crompond, above thirty
miles from King's Bridge and within our Lines, as a Spy from the Enemy with one
Person only, a late Prisoner under sentence of Death, that made his escape from our
Guards and that he has been lurking about as a Spy for some Months past. The
Court adjudge the prisoner guilty of the whole Charges and sentence him to suffer
the Pain of Death.
The Sentence of the Court Martial was approved & Palmer ordered to be hanged
on friday the 1°' Aug'' between the hours of nine & Eleven in the morning.
In the mean time I received from Gen' Brown the following extraordinary letter,
■ Viz.
" By his Excellency Brigd'' Gen' Brown, <fec. &c. &c.
'' I do hereby certify that Edmund Palmer has been a Commission^ OfBcer in my
Brigade, and that he has always behaved well & Consistent with the Character of
Gentleman, during his stay with my Corps.
" Given under my hand & Seal & Arms, at Camp, Kingsbridge, July 21"' 1111.
"MUMFORD BROWN, JBrig' Gen'"
Although I commiserate the unhappy Situation of those deluded people who,
through the force of Infatuation have been led to leave their Country, their posses-
sions and nearest Connections, to join our cruel & unnatural Enemies, who have
avowed eternal war with the rights of humanity ; yet considering that the Sweets
of liberty, the rights and emoluments of civil Society, are the most Important &
Sublime of all earthly enjoyments; and that they derive their perfection & Security
(under God) from the regular & uninterrupted administration, of a rational System
of civil government ; and to preserve & perpetuate the felicities of Society, to sup-
port & vindicate the rights of civil government against foreign force & invasion ;
the military power was originally erected ; and that, for this purpose the American
Armies now waive their banners in the field — & myself am in arms. The military,
I consider as subservient to & attendant upon the civil : invested with competent
powers for its own executive Government, & to preserve its own existence against
all open & Seecret enemies, of the latter denomination are all Spies, and thereby
answer the end of its Institution by guarding its own safety, is enabled to defend
the Community against hostile Invaders.
These Considerations, with the example of all ages induce me to believe that
Spies are the most detestable of all Enimies, & ought to be speedily Executed,
tho' not without a Trial & legal Conviction, of this character is Palmer, the
unhappy Culprit, & for this, and not for robbery or burglary, which are Crimes
Cognisable by the Civil power, do I sentence him — who by Joining himself to the
Enemy, & accepting an appointment from them, forfeited all right to the protection
& immunities of the government, of which he was a subject.
Gen' Brown's letter clears every doubt of Palmer's being an Enemy & Contains
a Striking Specimen of the Idea our Enemies have of the Character of a Gentleman
& of the Conduct that Corresponds therewith.
I wish that all who have any inclination to join our Enemies, from motives of
fear, ambition or avarice, would take warning by this Example & avoid the dread-
ful calamities that will inevitably follow, such vile & treasonable practices.
ISRAEL PUTNAM.
Pbekskill, July 21, 1111.
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Jonathan SlooJcim to Major Lush.
[Miscel. Pap. 36: 538.]
Poet Montgomeky, 30* July 1111.
To Major Stephen Lush Pay Master Colo Lewis Dubois Regiment.
Sib be pleased to pay unto Cap' Ja" Rosekrans or his order the Full of my wages
on which this shall be your Discharge and you' oblige your very Humble Servant
Witness : Saml Dodge, Seur. JONATHAN SLOOKIM.
A Proclamation.
[Misoel. Pap. 38: 123.]
In Council op Safety, fob the State op New York, July 30"" \111.
Whereas his Excellency George Clinton, Esq' has been duly elected Governor of
this State of New York, and hath this Day qualified himself for the Execution of
his Office, by taking in this Council, the Oaths required by the Constitution of this
State, to enable him to exercise his said Office ; this Council doth therefore, hereby,
in the Name and by the Authority of the good People of this State, Proclaim and
Declare the said George Clinton, Esq' Governor, General and Commander in Chief
of all the Militia, and Admiral of the Navy of this State, to whom the good People
of this State are to pay all due obedience, according to the Laws and Constitution
thereof.
By order of the Council of Safety,
PIERRE VAN CORTLANDT, President.
Petition of Sergeant JBostock and others.
[Petitions, 33 : 392.]
Sopis July 30'" 1111.
To the jentlemen of the Commitee
wee humbly Pittision to you jentlemen all that you will take it in to consideration
that our Constitutions Dis not agree with so close confinement, wee humbly pittision
to you jentlemen all for som small Liberty each day to air ourselves Each day &
to clean the room therefore we humbly pittision to you jentlemen all that you would
take it in to consideration that Wee are verry bad of for want of nessarys therefor
wee humbly pittision for some small Allowance of nessarys to ceep ourselves free
From vermant wee humbly beg that you jentlemen would allow some weaman to
wash for ous for wee are desolate for want of money, wee return you thancks for
the good usage wee have received since we been prisoners of War.
TFIOMAS BOSTOCK, Serg 9" Reg'
WM RESTON of 20 Reg'
IRA S TROTTER )
JOHN M-^KY \ ofths 21" Reg'
JA= DUN )
JOSEPH MKCKGm'R'E. of il"' Reg'
FRANCIS HORSEMAN ofhZ Reg'
Governor Clinton to Gen^ Washington.
[Miscel. Pap. 36 : 580.]
July 31, '11.
Dear Sib : As the inclosed Copies of sundry Letters which were forwarded to
me by the Council of Safety at Kingston together with Extracts of their letters to
me accompanying them contain a Description of the Melancholly situation of our
affairs to the Northward with a particular account of Two small actions between
partys of the Enemy near Fort Schuyler and the Militia of Tryon County and part
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of the Garrison of Fort Schuyler I have thought it my duty to transmit the same
to your Excellency by a Special Express. In a Letter I had the honor to address
to your Excellency on Saturday last, I particularly mentioned how I had disposed of
the Militia of this State tho I have reasons to believe from the present unhappy
situation of Albany County and the North part of Dutchess County being much
infested with the Disaffected neither have been able to do as much as mis;ht other-
wise have been expected from them. The well disposed Militia of the County of
Ti-yon were at most but few in number, they have behaved with spirit in their late
Encounter and tho Victorious from every account they have suffered much and I
fear that the Loss of their Bravest Officers in their late action will so dispirit them
that unless they can be speedily succoured little more can be expected from them.
It is with pain I repeat my suprize to ypur Excellency that under these unhappy
circumstances of our public affairs in which not only this State more immediately
but the whole Continent is eventually so deeply interested we have yet received no
Aid from our Northern Army from our Eastern Neighbours nor from any accounts I
have been favored with have we the least prospect of any arriving from them in time
to be of service. The Militia from Connecticut it is said are ordered to Pecks Kill at
one Time at another that they have promised to send a proportion of their Militia
there to replace Continental Troops destined to reinforce the Northern Army as will
appear from copies of Letters to the Committee of Albany and from Gov"' Trumbul
to Gen' Schuyler now inclosed; but it is a fact Sir that of the 1,500 Militia lately
requested by your Excellency from that State and this 500 only were ordered from
Connecticut and I have reasons to believe that 4 or 5 Days ago even to the amount
of that number were not arrived from Connecticut at Pecks Kill some may how-
ever have got in since.
Withholding those Aids which we had a reasonable right to expect from Sister
States strikes a sensible Damp on the spirits of our warmest friends in this whilst it
encourages our internal Enemies to acts of the most daring Insolence tending to
distroy the force of such Exertions as we might otherwise be able (even in our
present weak condition) to make ag' the Common Enemy and in this point of view
doe^ a double injury.
As the Council of Safety are induced to believe that my presence in the Northern
parts of the State might be of service in raising the spirits of the Militia & as my
Brother is now at Fort Montgomery I propose going to Kingston and if it will
answer any valuable End proceed to Albany tho I am persuaded I shall not be able
to draw after me any cousiderable force more than are already ordered out for that
Quarter. I am &'
His Excellency Gen' Washington.
JList of Caj}iai)i Frederick Sahoonmaker'' s Company.
[Miscel. Pap. 38: 113.]
Cap' Frederick Schoonmaker, 1
Lieut. Corn" Du Boys, >• 15 of July, l'?'?^.
Lieut. Jn° C. De Witt,
Stephen Nottingham, Serjt, . . July 15. Corn' Sluyter, July 15.
Benj" Elmendorph, Do, .. Do 17. John C. Low, Do 16.
Peter Dumondt, Do, .. Do 15. Jn" Fiely, Do 30.
Daniel Mouris, Do, . . Do 15. Jacob Clyn, Do 15.
Edward Heermanse, Corp., . . Do 15. John' Clyn, Do 15.
July
15.
Do
17.
Do
15.
Do
15.
Do
15.
Do
17.
Do
15.
Do
17.
Do
15.
Do
17.
John Sohepnioes, Do, ... Do 17. James Robinson, Do 15.
Jn' C. Masten, Do,... Do 15. Jacob Hardenbergh, Do 15.
Peter Marius Green, Do,... Do 17. Abraham Crispel, Augst 1.
Martinus Schoenmaker, Drum- Jacob Heermanse, Do 1.
mer, Do 15. Abraham Heei'manse, Do 1.
Abraham Van Steenburgh,. . . Do 17. Abraham Elmendorph, Do 1.
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Jacob Van Wagenen, July 15.
Peter Van Wagenen, Do 15.
Jacobus Bi'ush, Jr., Do 15.
Abraham Sluyter, Do 15.
John P. Dumondt, Do 17.
Corn' Conway, Do 16.
Peter Enderly, Do 16.
Wilhelmus Kiersted, Do 22.
Fredrick Davis, Do 26.
Jn° B. Masten, Do 15.
W"" Thompson Do 28.
Lowrance Kieser, Do 17.
John Freer, Do 30.
Matthews Steinbergh, Do 29.
Jno. Wittaker, Do 17.
Jacob I. De Witt, Do 17.
John J. De Witt, Do 17.
Jn" G. Krom, Do 31.
Henry Oosterhoudt, Do 31.
Benj"" Schoonmaker, Do 30.
Joachim Depuy, Do 31.
Con' Cool, Do 26.
Thomas Hooghteling, Do 1 7.
Petei' Freer, Do 16.
Jacob Roosa, Do 1 7.
Coenradt W. Elmendorph,. . . Do 17.
Tjerck Van Keuren, Do 17.
Philip Van Buren, Augst 1.
Jacob Marius Green, Do 1.
Tobias Van Steenbergh, Do 1.
John Dumondt, Jun., Do 1.
Dirck Van Stienburgh, Do 1.
Con' Dumont, Do 1.
Solomon Ecker, Do 3.
Egbert Brinck, Do 1.
Joh' A. De Lametter, Do 1.
Jn" Hooghteling, Do 1.
Tobias Swart, Do 1.
Coenradt C. Elmendorph, .. . Do 1.
Jacob Du Boys, Do 1.
Abraham Van Gaasbeek, .... Do 1.
Petrus Bogardus, Do 1.
Abraham Low, Do 1 .
Sylvester Marius Green, Do 1.
Corn" B. Masten, Do 1.
Jn° D. Lametter, Do 1.
Jn° Haasbrock, Jun'', Do 1.
Jn° F. Heaton, " Do 1 .
Corn' Low, Do 1.
Abraham Vankeuren, Do 1.
Jacobus Besimer, Do 1.
William Scepmoes, Do 2.
Fredrick Merkil, Do 2.
Henry P. Oosterhoudt, Do 2.
JSxamination of Thomas Williamson.
[Miscel. Pap. 39: 239.]
The Examination of Thomas Williamson who saith that about the Last of March
he went to New York and Stayd three Days in Town, and went to Kingsbridge
and there inlisted under Capt Bridgwater and laid at Kingsbridge & left it the
lO"' or 12"" of July Last. That one Mountfort Brown, Governour of the Boheme
Island, was the General of that Brigade, and they was agoing to the Wes. inda
and ask Leave for going home to se his family, in order that he might Come of to
take the Benefit of the proclamation, and was taken.
Petition of Alexander Cruhshank.
[Petitions, 33: 462.]
To the Honourable the Council of Safety.
The Petition of Alex'' Crukshank Humbly Sheweth,
That your Petitioner has now been in confinement for the space of nineteen weeks
to the great detriment of himself and family. That the little property he has got he
looks on at present in an unsafe situation, so that he humbly Begs that the Honour-
able House would be pleased to grant him the Liberty of going to Albany, his place
of abode, for Two or three days, to endeavour to secure or remove his property to
some place of safety. Capt" Elias Horsebroke promises to accompany your Peti-
tioner to Albany and be his security to return within any limited time your Honours
may appoint. 'Your Petitioner is hopefull the Honourable House will grant his
Request and as in Duty bound shall ever pray.
ALEX'' CRUKSHANK.
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Pardon of Andries JTeyser.
[Miscel. Pap. 3Y : 1.]
To all to whom these Presents shall come.
I Pierre Van Cortlandt Esquire, President of the Council of Safety for the State
of New York send Greeting.
Whereas Andries Keyser an inhabitant of this State was duly convicted before a
court martial appointed in pursuance of and authorized by certain Resolutions and
Res;ulations made and passed by the late convention of this state, of levying war
against the state of New York, with being adherent to the King of Great Britian
and with being an enlisted soldier in the service of the King of Great Britian when
OTving allegiance to the state of New York and was thereupon adjudged to suffer
the pains and penalties of Death by being hanged by the neck until he is Dead,
which sentence was confirmed by the said convention.
And whereas this Council being (thereunto fully authorized by said convention)
willing to mitigate the rigour of justice and extend mercy to the said Andries
Keyser, have resolved that he be pardoned of the crimes whereof he stands con-
victed and the penalties adjudged thereon in hope his future conduct will attone for
his past crimes and have authorised me the said president in the name and by the
said council to issue such pardon as aforesaid. I therefore in the name and by
the authority aforesaid do hereby fully and freely remit and pardon to the said
Andries Keyser the crime whereof he stood convicted as aforesaid and the sentence
and punishment adjudged thereon. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my
hand this day of August, 1777
Report on General Putnam's Letters.
[Miscel. Pap. 39 : 265.]
Your Committee to whom was Committed the Report upon Gerf Putnam's Let-
ters & the Situation of the County of Westchester beg leave to report the following
Resolutions & Letters, to wit,
Resolved that all Horses Cattle Sheep and Hogs in the County of Westchester to
the Southward of Lines for that Purpose to be Specified by the Commander in
chief at Peeks Kill be removed to the Northward of the High Lands, that ,
or any two of them at Peeks Kill do appraise the Said Horses Cattle sheep & Hogs
at their full value and do deliver a list of every lot thereof with such appraisement
to hereinafter mentioned and transmit a Duplicate thereof to the Auditor
General that such of the owners of the same as chuse to take them at Peekskell into
their own Care & custody be permitted to do so provided they do immediately
appear for that Purpose & remove them to the Northward of the Highlands or
dispose of them to the Commissary General or Quarter Master at Peekskill afore-
said, that do pay to the respective owners of such Cattle as shall not so
chuse to take them into their own Care and Custody as afores'' the several sum it
Sums at which they shall have been as aforesaid appraised ; that the said do
sell and dispose of such of them as he shall think proper to the Quarter Master and
Commissary at Peekskill aforesaid taking from the said Quarter Master & Commis-
sary respectively .certificates of the Prices for which they have been to them or
either of them respectively sold upon the Back of the appraised List of such Cattle
that the said do remove the remainder thereof to the Northward of the
Said Highlands and at his Discretion from time to time sell the same at Public
Vendue, that the said be allowed one Per Cent on all the sums which the
said Cattle shall sell as aforesaid for his trouble & Expence and that he be
impowered from time to time to employ such Persons as he shall think necessary
for the services aforesaid ; and that the said be respectively allowed the sum
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of per Day for every Day which they shall be actually employed in the Busi-
ness by the Resolution aforesaid submitted to them.
-Resolved that all such Grains and Forage as cannot be removed to the North-
ward of the said Line in the foregoing, Resolution specified be Destroyed and that
such as can be removed be disposed of by the Proprietors after such Removal at
their Discretion.
Resolved that copies of the aforegoingResolutions be trnasmitted to gen' Putnam
and that he be requested to exert himself for carrying' the same into Execution.
liesolved that Copies of the foregoing Resolutions be transmitted to the said
to the said and to the Auditor General.
liesolved that the sum of be advanced to to be by him accounted for
with this State.
D"' Letter to Gen' Putnam with the aforegoing Resolutions.
Sir : In answer to the Several Favors with which the Council of Safety have
been honored from you I am directed to transmit you the enclosed Resolutions and
further to observe that in the opinion of the Council if a Detachment of about five
hundred men be strongly posted at the White Plains, with proper Scouts all the
Country lying to the northward of the Road leading from will be
secured at least for the Present and the Cattle cfe"^" may by Parties of men & par-
ticularly of Cavalry be brought off so as greatly to distress the Enemy. Sucli of
the Grain and Forage as can be secured will be of advantage to our Army and the
Remainder which ought Doubtless to be destroyed as soon as there shall appear a
well grounded Probability that it will fall into the Enemy's Hands is of very great
Importance which you will easily conceive when you are informed that there are at
least forty thousand Bushels of Grain and ten thousand Tons of Hay now standing
to the Soutward of those Roads. A very little Calculation will show the immense
advantage which would arise from the Possession of that Country and probably
induce you to cover as great a Part of it as is Consistent with the Security of the
Passes in the Highlands and undoubtedly to prevent the Enemy as much as possible
from availing themselves of its great Fertility.
I have the Honor to be &'^'
Draft of a Letter to his Excellency General Washington.
Sir : I am directed by the Council of Safety of this State to enclose your Excel-
lency copies of their Letter to Gen' Putnam and their Resolutions contained in it
relative to the Stock & Produce of the Southwestern Parts of the County of West
Chester. The amazing Fertility of that little tract of Country renders it at all times
an object of vast importance but particularly so at present when it is covered whith
an uncommon Burthen of Grain and Forage highly useful to either Army. The
advanced Price of the latter of these Articles and the great Demand we should
probably have for it during the next winter must convince the most inattentive that
no means should be left unessayed to lay up considerable Magazines and therefore
the Council have no Doubt that your Excellency will issue such Orders as together
with their Resolutions will be attended with very Salutary Eftects in that Quarter.
For certainly when a good Price is offered for that which if not removed is to be
destroyed in the Field the Husbandman will exert himself to the utmost and be
bound to serve the great American Cause in Interest if not from Affection.
From the motions of the Enemy to the Northward it would seem that they mean
to attempt a Jutictiou with Gen' Howe but when it is considered that their Hopes of
Succour from the disaffected of this State are entirely cut off, their success must be
more than doubtful and of Consequence the Probability that Howe will move to the
Northward considerably diminished. The Council sinoiarely congratulate your
Excellency upon the possession of Brunswick' & Aniboy and wish that all your
Efforts for the Defence of America may be crowned with Success,
I am &""
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Petition of Henry Lyon.
[Petitions, 33: 30?, 309, 311.]
To the Honourable the Council of Safety for the State of New York.
The Petition of Henry Lyon late of New York at present of Reading Township
in Huntington County New Jersey Humbly Sheweth,
That last Campain on the approach of the Enemies Fleet in the Harbour of New
York your Petitioner removed part of his Effects into Dutchess County, that your
Petitioner then proceeded on a voyage to sea when the Enemy somtime after took
Possesion of the City of New York.
That your Petitioners returning from sea found his Family in New Jersey where
your Petitioner has since his return from sea continued to Reside as will appear by
a Certificate of several Gentlemen Neighbours to your said Petitioner.
That sometime ago the Commissioners of Sequestration in Dutches County have
Disposed of your Petitions Property (which he had removed to the County afore-
said) on a groundless suspicion of your Petitioners being with the Enemy in New
York which your Petitioner is Ready to give the Honourable House all Possible
satisfaction and Prove to the Contrary.
Your Petitioner therefore most humbly prays that your Honourable House will
be most Graciously pleased to order the amount of the sale of his said Property to
be Returned to him or give such other Relief as your Honoui-able House shall think
just and Equitable.
And your Petitioner as in duty Bound shall Ever pray.
Aug' the 2, 1777. HENRY LYON.
Certificate concerning Henry Lyon.
Reading township, Aug' 25"" 1777.
State of New Jersey, Hunterdon County.
M' Henry Lyons who formerly lived in New York and now resides amongst us
being informed by Letter that some of his Goods which he moved out of New York
up the North River being sold by the Commission on Information that He was
amongst the Enemy in New York. These are to certify that the said Henry Lyons
has resided amongst us since last Christmas or thereabouts and has to the best of
our knowledge always shewn himself a friend to his Country and has serv'd in the
Militia with his Neighbours, given under our Hands the date above.
To whom it may concern. JAMES COLE,
one of the Justices of hunterdon.
JOHN MEHELM,
Member of Assembly for Hunterdon County.
JOHN TAYLOR, Colonel.
EBEN» BERRY, Cap'
DENNIS WYCKOFF.
List of Confiscated property of Henry Lyon.
The property of Henry Lyon sold by the Commissioners of Sequestration of
Dutchess County, on information that the aforesaid Lyon was with our Enemies.
June 14'" 1777.
Glass Ware, £1 is 0
Do 3 5 0
China Ware, 4 s 0
Earthen Do 2 1 0
5 Chairs, 1 13 0
2 Tea tables, 4 17 0
] Tea table, 2 4 6
Mahogany Server, 5 q
Small Stand, \ 4 0
1 Platter ....*..*. 2 0
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1 Picture in Oil, £ 3 6
■J- doz Small Pictures, 13 0
do 13 0
Glass Bottles, 5 0
An old Cloth, 1 4
Desk, 12 8
A Table Covered with Bays belonging it's said to one Tim Russell, 4 6 0
£40 1
Sep' 1'' I hereby certify that the above articles were sold at Public vendue at the
house of Thomas Burnet of poghkeepsie for the prices above specified & The money
paid into the Treasury. H. LIVINGSTON, J'
one of the, Corns of iSequs.
Receipt for certain Letters.
[Miscel. Pap. 36: 189.]
Ramapough Clove, Slotts House, i"* August, 1777.
I hereby Certify to have Received and taken in Charge four Letters delivered me
by M' William Morris The one directed to G. Eshelns, Esqr. another to James Duane,
Esq' another to Col° Alexander Hamilton and the other to Nicholas Hofiman Esquire
which said Letters by and with the approbation of General James Clinton I have
taken and do promise safely to deliver at Head Quarters, or where directed.
WALTER NORRIS.
Iiievi. Connolly to the Council of Safety.
[Miscel. Pap. 36. 165.]
Esopus, Aug' S"* 1777.
To They Honorable they Council of Safetey For the Steate of N. York.
The three Prisoners I mention'' to the house Yesterday, (Who promis* to Inlest
with me) has Chaing* their Minds Exsepting one Andris Tuzor. If the Honourable
house Wo* be Pies'* to order his Ritgiment, So that I can purpair him to Joyn his
Corp' at Fort montgomery. S' your Humb' Serv'
MICH^ CONNOLLY, Limt.
N. B. I expect a Passage to the Fort Tomorrow.
JPetition of Peter Loundert.
[Petitions, 33: 346.]
To the Honourable Council of Safety of the State of New York.
The humble Petition of Peter Loundert of the Manor of Livingston in the
County of Albany Humbly Shewit,
That whereas your Petitioner has some time ago been apprehended and confin'd on
boai'd the fleet prison in Kingston on suspicion of being inimical to our American
liberty & also that I was suspected of being privy and concerned in a certain combina-
tion & plot of the torie party discovered and Detected in the Counties of Dutchess
& Albany in May or June last albeit I always conducted myself not giving the least
umbrage or offence to any member of the political society by which your humble
petitioner cou'd incur the Least suspicion of Disaffection Except the false and
milicious Information of a certain person who had applied to me for a few Bullets
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to kill Dear which I readyly consented to on his promise to let me have Venison,
your humble petitioner has Now been long confined and I believe Nothing New
has appeared against me. Your humble petitioner once more attempts to make
application to the Honourable Council of Safety for your Petitioners Release from
the fleet prison by offering M.' Johan' moor of Rhynbeck precinct in Dutchess
County to be Security for my future good and faithfull behaviour to the State of
New York, and your humble petitioner prays the Honourable Council of Safety to
take your humble petitioner's petition into consideration and do unto your petitioner
as it seemeth meet, and your Humble petitioner shall ever pray.
Aug' 7*" 1111. PETER LOUNDERT,
Bond of Peter Loundert.
[Miscel. Pap. 36: 805.]
Know all men by these presents that we Peter Loundert of the Manor Livingston
and Johannes Moore of Rhynbeck precinct in Dutchess County are held & firmely
bound unto Peter Van Brugh Livingston Esq' Treasurer of the State of New York
in the sum of Five Hundred pounds lawful money of New York to be paid to the said
Peter Van Brugh Livingston as Treasurer or his certain Attorney, Executors, succes-
sors or assigns for the payment whereof we bind ourselves our Heirs Executors and
administrators jointly & severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, and
dated this Seventh day of August one thousand seven Hundred and seventy seven.
Whereas the above bound Peter Loundert hath been Committed a prisoner to
the fleet prison for inimical practices against the peace of the State wherewith he
was charged, and the Council of Safety have resolved and ordered that he be
liberated for the present on giving good security for the performance of the Con-
ditions hereafter mentioned.
Now therefore the Conditions of the above obligation is such that if the said
Peter Loundert shall & do on notice to be given him for that purpose, personally
appear and surrender himself to the Governor of the State of New York or the
Judges or Justices of the Supreme Court of the said State or the Judges of the
inferior Court of Common pleas in and for the County of Ulster, or the Chair-
man of the County Committee of Dutchess County for the Time being or the
Chairman of the Committee of Rhynbeck precinct for the Time being, and also if
the said Peter Loundert shall & do in the mean Time neither directly or indirectly
by word or Deed oppo.se or contravene the measures of the United States of
America or either of them for supporting their Independence in opposition to the
King and parliament of Great Britain, or the present forces of the said British
King. And also if the said Peter Loundert shall & do not oppose or contravene
any measures that have been or shall be commanded, adopted, taken or pursued for
supporting the present Constitution or Government of the said State of New
York, then the before written obligation to be void and of none Effect ; but on
failure or nonperformance of any or either of the before mentioned Conditions
Matters or things to be and remain in full force & Virtue.
Sealed & Delivered in the presence of us, PETER LOUNDERT,
Rob' Benson & t^tt . -v-ro \'1 ,,^„^
John M-Kesson. JOHAN^ M MOOR
Dircic Jansen to Egbert Dumont.
[Petitions, 33 : 342.]
Manor Livingston, S"" Aug' 1111.
Sir : A Daughter of old Cooper and Andries Wise will wait on you with these
few lines in order to wait on the Council of Safety to see whether they cant get old
Cooper Releas'd from his confinement either by given Bonds with good Security for
his future good behaviour or a bond on his farm, the whole family have from time
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to time since his confinement on board of the fleet Prison prevailed on me to write
to the Council of Safety for his Inlargement and added that he had not been con-
cern'd in the last plot or conspiration and nothing appeared against him. 1 told
them that I believed they were under a misapprehenson, however the Honb'" the
Council of Safety are the best judges M' Robert R Livingston is at Esopus and as
Cooper" is a Tenant under him I would recommend you to mention it tQ him as
doubtless he can acquaint you most about the matter, as for my part I can't recom-
mend any of the family as friends to the States, they tell me the old man is very
sick at present and as our Regim' is to march this day to the Northward they have
nobody left at home to carry the old man any necessarys of consequence that he
must suffer in their absence (as they say) I beg you'd excuse the freedom in writing
about this matter as the family is continually plagueiug me on that head and seem
to think he might thereby be discharged altho' I have repeatedly toald them the
contrary, time will not admit to enlarge. I am with due Esteem D' Sir
Your most humb'° Serv'
Egbert Duuont Esq' DIRCK JANSEN.
Copt. Lounsherry to the Council of Safety.
[Petitions, 33 : 380.]
John Van Vliet & Archibald Wilson have engaged to Inlist with me in the Con-
tinental service provided they could obtain their pardon from the Council of Safety,
I am Gentlemen with due respect your Honours most obedient Humb S'
1777 August S'" EDWARD LOUNSBERY
Capt 2" JSr. York Beg'
To the Honourable the Council of Safety for the State of New York.
Petition of Bernard Albertee.
[Petitions, 33: 382.]
To the Honourable the Council of Safety for the State of New York, In Council
convened.
The Petition of Bernhard Albertee of the East Camp in the County of Albany
and State of New York Humbly sheweth,
That y' petitioner is by trade -a Tanner and formerly resided in the City of
New York, but removed from thence some short time before the British Army
took possession of the same. That y' petitioner has a sickly wife and two small
children to maintain and has also his mother in law & her Family with him to sup-
port, as his said mother in law left New York without bringing anything off but
her cloaths as she had a considerable Estate in New York, Being possessed of a
good Tan yard and good house. That your Petitioner is almost out of business
and would willingly employ himself in his said occupation for this State, provided
he may Be permitted to the same, and as y' petitioner is Informed there is a
Quantity of Hides belonging to the State to be Tann'd, which said Hides he is
informed is up to the Northward and as their is waggons gone up now from the
said place where y' petitioner Resides with provisions to the Army and it would be
very convenient to gett the Hides as the said waggons is to return empty. That
y'' petitioner should this Honourable Council think proper to Employ him Tan the
said Hides upon the same terms and conditions as what other Tanners doth Tan
them for the said State. That y'' petitioner can give to this Honourable Council
(if Required) good satisfaction with Regard to his character Y'^ petitioner
therefore hnmbly prays that this Honourable Council would Be favourably pleased
to take the premises under their consideration so as to Employ y' petitioner in his
said Trade of Tanning & give the necessary orders for his procuring & getting
Hides or otherwise as to this Honourable Council shall seem meet. And y' petitioner
shall ever pray. BERNHARD ALBERTEE.
Kingston, August 8"" 1777.
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Petition of William Wallace.
[Petitions, 33: 360.]
To the Governor Council and Senate for the State of New York.
The Petition of William Wallace from Ridgfiejd, fairfield County and State of
Connecticut, Humbly Sheweth,
That your Petitioner being deeply sensible of the duty he oweth to his Country
and having the Deepest regret for his past Conduct of injuring the community to
answer the ambitious purpose of aggravating a few individuals and after having
Been taken by a Guard sent to bring him before the Committee, he made his escape
from them and hath secreted himself for some time much to your Petitioners Damage
for fear of the Punishment he imagined he might receive for the same therefore your
Petitioner begs that your Honors would forgive him for all past Conduct and receive
him into the fevour and acceptance of his Countiy, as you may rest assured that he
will endeavour for the future to conduct as may give a general satisfaction to the Pub-
lick. Your Petitioner now relying upon the mercy and goodness of your Honb'° House
to discharge him from his present confinement as he is willing to make full satisfac-
tion for all past injuries, your Petitioner therefore hopeth that your Hon" would
consider him as a man that hath been much indisposed for some time which render-
eth him unfit to endure the fatigues of a soldier, but as he hath wherewith all he
will engage to hire a man to serve in his place, during the present Contest and to
be beneficial otherwise as circumstances shall permit, and as in Duty Bound your
Petitioner shall ever pray. WILLIAM WALLACE.
Kingston Haeboue, August 8"" 1777.
Petition of Captain Salisbury.
[Petitions, 33 : 338.]
To the Honourable the Council of Safety for the State of New York, In Council
Convened.
The Petition of Silvester Salisbury Cap' of the Company of Light Horse of Kings-
ton, belonging to the State of New-York, In behalf of himself, officers and Company,
Humbly Sheweth,
That y'' Petitioner hath been called with his said Company of Light Horse into
actual service within this State at Difi'erent Times and at Different Stations and the
said Company Being always ready & willing to go and perform their duty when so
called upon heretofore into service. That y' Petitioner hath not as yett Received
any pay for the service of the said Company neither is their any price fixed for the
pay of the said officers & Company which your Petitioner humbly conceives is
extreamely hard, as the Pay Rolls for the service of the said company cannot be made
out till such time as the pay is fixed for which they are to serve. That whereas y'
Petitioner hath lately Received a General Order Dated the 6"* of August 1777 from
his Excellency George Clinton, Esq' Governor of this State to furnish out a Detach-
ment to consist of a non Commissioned officer and six Privates to be stationed at
Kingston and Between that and the Northern Army in the most convenient manner
to serve as Expresses Between the Northern and Southern Armies, their particular
Stations to be assigned them by this Honourable Council. That the men Belonging
to y' Petitioners Company seem to be very Disatisfied about serving and are Deter-
mined not to go untill such time as that their pay is fixed, that they may know upon
what terms & Conditions they are to serve. That several men belonging to your
Petitioners Company when heretofore called out to service, Employed others of the
said Company to do their Duty, and hath disbursed a considerable Deal of money
for pay of the same, without knowing whether they shall Receive anything for the
same, to their great Loss as well as Dissatisfaction. Your Petitioner therefore in
Behalf of his officers and Company, Humbly prays that this Honourable Council
would be favourably pleased to take the premises under their most serious considera-
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tion, so as to fix the pay of the officers & men of the said Company of Light Horse
when in service, so as that your Petitioner may be enabled to furnish the Detach-
ment required by his Excellency's General Orders, or give such Relief as to this
Honourable Council shall seem meet. And y' Petitioner shall ever pray.
Kingston, August 9'" 1111. SILVESTER SALISBURY, Cap'
Petition of Sarah Wood.
[Petitions, 33 : 335.1
To the HonV' the Council of Safety for the State of New York.
The Petition of Sarah Wood of Marbletown, Ulster County, Humbly Sheweth,
That your Petitioners husband is Prisoner in this Goal and she has no person to
manage her farm and stock but John Schoomaker, her son in law, and he is Drafted
to go with the Militia on the present expedition. This unhappy event will reduce
her and family to the greatest Distress, to alleviate which she proposes if your
Honours are pleased, to hire Jacob Scouton a Prisoner here to supply his place. She
has obtained the consent of the said Scouton and ardently solicits the concurrence
of your Honb'° Board. Your Petitioner therefore prays that your Honours will take
my case into immediate consideration, as the Militia are to march tomoiTow, and
if my son is oblidg'd to go, the ruin of my family is inevitable. Be graciously
pleased to mitigate my calamity, and your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever
pray. SARAH WOOD.
Kingston, August 9, \111.
Petition of Christian Kroat.
[Petitions, 33: 334.]
Unto the Honourable the Council of Safety for the State of New York.
The Petition of Christian Kroat of Livingston's Manor, County of Albany,
Humbly Sheweth,
That your Petitioner is injured in a manner truly severe and unprecedented in
civil communities by the undue influence of some malignant wretches, his person is
kept in close confinement, his eldest son, to avoid the like calamity, was obliged to
inlist in the Continental Forces, and about a week ago while my youngest son, a lad
under sixteen years of age, was on his way to Mill with some wheat to get ground
for the families Bread, he was seized upon by a recruiting party, threatened with
instant Death, and upon his positive refusal to inlist was bound hands and feet,
thrown into a Carriage and Draged to Fort Montgomery. Your Petitioner humbly
concieves that such proceedings are not consonant to the Laws of God, nor the
salutary regulations established by your honours. Your Petitioner therefore prays
that his case may be taken into immediate consideration, and that your Honourable
Board will be pleased to issue orders that ray unfortunate Boy may be restored to
his Disconsolate mother. And your Petitioner shall ever pray.
his
xr n A *T, ,-,-7^ CHRISTIAN X KROAT.
Kingston Goal, August 11, 1777. nmrk.
Referred to Gov. Clinton.
Petition of John Glint.
[Petitions, 33 : 3t6.]
To the Honourable the Counsel of Safety now at Kingston.
The Petition of John Clint in Ranselaerswycke in the County of Albany Humbly
Sheweth,
That your Petitioner has been confined for a long time in Albany, and now on
Board of one of the vessels belonging to this State, near this Port, to the greatest
Detriment not only to himself but also to his Distressed Family at home. That
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your petitioner has a wife (who was expected for some Time ago to be brought in
the child Bed) and four small children besides, of whom the oldest is only Ten
years of age, and they have nothing to live on but what your Petitioner honestly
got and earned by keeping School, and that his poor Family has neither a Farm of
their own to get any Livelyhood by it nor any money to procure it. That your
Petitioner hath some Intelligence of a Letter sent to the Honourable Counsel of
Safety from Coll' Stephen J. Schuyler as President of the General Court Martial
held at Albany in Behalf of your Petitioners Clearance from his confinement and
that your Petitioner has sent a petition already on account of the same to the
honourable Counsel of Safety. May it therefore please your Honourable Counsel
of Safety to take your humble petitioners and his ruined Family's Dismal and
Destructive situation in your gracious and most serious consideration and pity
myne and my lamentable ITamily's circumstances, grant him such Relief that he may
be able to maintain his Family again, And that he may be no more troublesome
to the honourable Counsel, And vour ]?etitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.
JOPIN CLINT.
On Boaed of the States Pkison at Kingston Harboue, August 11*^ 1777.
Petition of Cormnissary JElmendorph.
[Petitions, 33 : 372.]
Kingston, Aug. 11, 1777-
To the Honorable Council of Safety for the State of New York.
The Memorial of Cornelius C. Elmendorph Humbly Sheweth,
That your Memorialist has for some time been in the employ of this Honorable
Board as Commissary of the Fleet prison, having got the Branch in a Tolerable
good Train having Ingaged a Quantity of Fuel and provisions. That should your
memorial at Futer Time be DiaugTited it might be a geat Lost to your memorial as
well as Inconveoy to this State. Your memorialist therefore humbly prays that he
may be considered an Exempt or otherwise that he may have leve to Resign his
office as Commissary, that he may have a Little time to settle his accounts, that he
may not suffer thereby when Draughted, and your memorialist as in Duty Bound
shall ever pray. CORNE^ C. ELMENDORPH.
Affidavit of James Crawford.
[Miacel. Pap. 36 : '!73.]
Kingston, August 12*'' 1777.
By order of Council James Crawford, Soldier in Col Marshalls Regiment, bein^
duly sworn deposeth and saith. That a Tory Prisoner named Jonathan Baker
informed him that he had heard Governor Skene say That the Garrison at Tycon-
deroga was sold, that he had told him so in particular. That he farther told him
the Garrison there would retreat from place to place till they should get to Albany,
that he had brought off one of the Continental Delegates at Congress, and that soon he
would have one or two more of them. The Deponent farther saith, that about eight
days before the late Evacuation all the great Guns, viz., Eighteen and Twenty four
pounders that were mounted on carriages at the old Fort, were taken away from
thence to the distance of about two miles South East of Fort Independence, as was
given out, to keep the Indians off, and that such a removal caused much suspicion
among the Soldiers, as the heaviest cannon were taken from the principal Magazine
to answer a purpose. For which it was generally said, and the Deponent believeth
the hghter cannons would have done better— and further saith not.
JAMES CRAWFORD.
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Fetition of Garruth Brishen.
[Petitions, 33: 358.]
Unto the Honourable the Council of Safety for the State of New York.
The Petition of Carruth Brisbin, humbly sheweth.
That it is with the utmost Difficulty that I can approach your Honourable Board,
The attendants of the Goal having intimated to the room in which I am confined
that paper, pens & ink are denied to it by your Honours orders I am here a Prisoner
of War Destitute of mony and all means of subsistence.
Tour Petitioner therefore prays that your honours will take my case into Imme-
diate consideration and issue orders that I may be competently and regularly sup-
plied with Provision during my captivity and your Petitioner shall ever pray.
Kingston, Aug. 14, 1111. CARRUTH BRISBEN".
Appointment of John McNeill to ie first Lieutenant.
[Miscel. Pap. 36 : 803.]
Gentlemen : These may sertafy that John M'=Neill is Chosen By the Company
first Lent, and is now apointed by me in this Present Expedition as first Lieut and
his Commission he does not like if you can help him to one you will much oblige
your freind and Humb" Serv' DAVID SUTHERLAND, Coll.
Chaklottt Pbecinct Aug' IS"" 1111.
Meceipt for Medicines.
[Miscel. Pap. 36 : f 99.]
Received of John M'Kesson for the use of the party ordered out on public service
of Col° Pawlings Regiment, and by order of a Committee of the Council of Safety
two and an half pounds Salis Cathartici, half an ounce of Cantharidis, four ounces
Spiritus Volatilis Salis Armoniaoi a small bundle of Lint a small package or bundle
of Cammomil flowers seven & an half ounces Corticis peruviani <fc a part of a sheet
for Bandages. BENJAMIN PETERS.
Kingston Aus' IB"" 1111.
Petition of Lieutenant Houstoun.
[Petitions, 33: 4'!8.]
To the Honourable Gentlemen of the Council of Safety of the State of New York.
The Petition of John Houstoun, Humbly Sheweth,
That your Petitioner had the misfortune of being taken Prisoner in January last
by the Enemy 2 Miles this side of Kingsbridge & carried to New York where he
was confined for 5 weeks ; that unfortunately for him he had in his possession at the
time the sum of 400 Dollars of Recruiting money being part of 500 Dollars which
he received from the Treasurer M' Banker by order of Convention and the sum of
100 Dollars he had Expended on 1 Men which he had Enlisted & sent to Fish Kills
to join the Regiment. That your Petitioner on account of his bad estate of health
while confined with the Enemy had the liberty of walking the Town granted him &
likewise the money which he had taken from him returned again, in this situation
he remained for some weeks, till his health was recovered, but from the dayly insults
he received from the inhabitants of the Town was determined to make his Escape
as soon as possible. That your Petitioner in the month of May last endeavoured
his Escape by privately procuring a passage in a sloop for Long Island from whence
he expected to have got to the Main but unfortunately before the sloop got to the
Harbor she was bound for was pressed to join a Fleet of 20 more vessels Bound
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for Sagg Harbor on the East end of the Island to take in Hay for New York, that
your petitioner then was oblidged to pass as a hand on board & was greatly in hopes
of having an oppertunity of makeing his Escape, but the third night after oui arrival
at the East end of the Island Colionel Meggs with 300 Troops under his command,
crossed in whale boats from New Heaven, surprised and took the Guard which the
Enemy had at Segg Harboi", burnt & destroyed a number of the vessels & made
Prisoners of all the seamen. In this affair it was your petitioners misfortune to be
on board one of the vessels which was destroyed and not being awakened out of his
sleep till the vessel was part on fire, had difficulty in clearing of the flames so that
he lost all his money & cloaths and was brought with nothing on but his shirt to
New Heaven, where he was Examined by General Parsons & from there conducted
to Peekskill where he was confined for 1 weeks on suspicion of Deserting to the
Enemy & at last tryed by a General Court Martial, who cleared him of the charge
brought against him, but broke for other reasons best known to the Court. That
by order of General Putnam your Petitioner was sent up Prisoner to this place to
render an account to your Honourable Council of the money which he had received
from the Treasurer for the service of this State. That your Petitioner from the loss
lie sustained by the Enemy when sutling for the Army last Summer at Kingsbridge
and the late loss he met with at Long Island, is reduced to the greatest poverty
having nothing to support him but what he receives from his Charitable friends, but
being willing to give the Honourable Council all the satisfaction in his power your
petitioner informs them that he has the sum of £15 in Captain Goforths hands now
in Philadelphia, which sum he has had in his possession for 14 Month & was to
allow a proportionable share of the profits in Trade while the money remained in
his hands and what the sum amounts to that is now due from Captain Goforth to
your Petitioner he is at a loss to say, but he is willing to give the Honourable House
an order for the £75, and the profites ariseing from it in trade whatever it be. Your
Petitioner hopes that the Honourable House will take his case into your serious con-
sideration and grant him his liberty so as to enable him to provide himself with
necessaries for his support dureing the winter which is now drawing on. That your
Petitioner from the first of the present War, Engaged himself merely out of Princi-
ple, being fully convinced of the Justness of the cause and that dureing the Cam-
paign to Quibeck where he had the Honour of being a Lieutenant under the brave
deceas'd Cap' Cheesman, he had the pleasure of giveing those in Command satisfac-
tion in the Post he had the Command of at Point Levy that winter, and all the mis-
fortunes & crosses he has met with will never induce him to be guilty of any steps
to the prejudice of the United States. Your Petitioner hopes that if the Honour-
able Court is not at Leisure at present to take his case into their consideration, that
they will grant him the liberty of staying at M' Beckers where they may depend
upon his remaining till called for, and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever
Pray. JN° HOUSTOUN.
1777.
Bond of John Houston.
[Miscel. Pap. 36 : 785.]
Know all men by these presents that I John Houston formerly of the City of
New York, and late an Officer in the Continental Army, am held and firmly bound
unto William Palfrey Esq' paymaster General of the Continental Army in the Sum
of five hundred Dollars of the Value of Eight shillings lawful Money of New
York, each Dollar to be paid to the said William Palfrey or to his certain Attorney
Executors Administrators or assigns, for which payment well and truly to be made
and done, I bind myself my Heirs Executors and Administrators firmly by these
presents. Sealed with my Seal & dated this Eighteenth day of August in the Year
of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Seven.
The Condition of the above obligation is such that if the above bound John
Houston his Heirs Executors or Administrators shall & do well and truely pay or
Cause to be paid to the said William Palftey or to his Certain Attorney Executors
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Administrators or assigns the sura of five hundred Dollars each of the Value of
eight shillings lawful money of New York then the ahove obligation to void other-
wise to remain in force & virtue.
Sealed & Delivered in the presence of us.
Petition from Newburgh and New Marlborough.
[Petitions, 33 : 356.]
Aug' 21, 1111.
To the Honb the Council of Safety for the State of New York.
The Humble petition of divers of the Inhabitants of New Burrough and New
Marlborough Precinct of Ulster County Most humbly Sheweth,
That wee being Neighbours and Acquaintances of Samuel Devine Now in con-
finement at Kingston and seeing the Distress to which his wife and young family
are reduced to by reason of his absence as also to what they will be reduced to if
they can get No assistance from him in Provideing Provision and Provender for
the Approaching Season. We therefore humbly pray that he may be released from
his confinement and sent to his family, under such restrictions as you in your
wisdom shall think proper, we can with truth assure you that as friends to our
Country's cause we would not be thought to ask Liberty for an Enemy and have
not the least cause of suspicion that he will do anything to the prejudice of the
United States of America, what he formerly has done we rather believe has been
from passion more than principle all which we nevertheless submit to your wisdom,
and your Petitioners shall ever pray.
Jon. Scot, Sen., fredrick Cronk, Joseph Divine,
Eedmond turner, Joseph Remson, Jonathan Lane,
William Roch, John Gee, nehemiah horton,
Hazael Smith, Henery Cronk, Andrew Gee,
Dene Ralyea, William Gerow, William Gee, Senyer,
Benjamin Ralyea, John Gerow, Cornelius Polhemus,
Peter terpenning, William Realyea, James Denton.
Report on Application of John Coe.
[Miscel. Pap. 36: 791.]
State of New Yoek in Council of Safety Aug' 22* \111.
The Committee to whom was referred the application of John Coe Esq' reported
that the s* John Coe being Chairman of the Committee of the County of orange
on the South side of the mountains, did in Persuance of Certain Resolutions of the
late Convention of this State of the 21'' Jany last directing a Collection of Stock-
ings & Blankets to be made for the use of the Troops raised in this State, receive
from the Collectors appointed for that Purpose in that part of the County of orange
which lies to the Southward of the Mountains a considerable Quantity of Blankets
& Yarn Stockings which according to the Directions of the said Resolutions he
determined to send to the Clothing Store at Fish Kill — That he carried the said
Blankets & Stockings to a continental Store House at Kings Ferry of which Cap'
Sheers had the care — That he delivered them together with a Bill of Parcels to the
said Sheers with Directions to send them forward by a safe Opportunity to the
Cloathing Store aforesaid at Fish Kill, which he promised to do. That ninety
Blankets & one hundred & thirty Eight pair of wodlen Stockings were so delivered
by him unto the Custody of the said Shiers on or about the 1'?"' Day of March las'
That on the T"^ Day of May last he procured a Certificate from Com' Cregier
Assistant Commissary to the Cloathing Store at Fish Kill in the words & figures
following viz'
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"Fish Kill, May '7'" 1777.
" Rec* of John Coe Esq' Chairman of the Committee of orange County on the
South side of the Mountain fifty five Blankets Ruggs & Coverleds & one hundred
p' of Stockings mostly worn which goods were sent by said Committee to Fish
Kill Landing and by mistake carried to the Continental Store from which Store I
have now rec'' them by the Hands of M' John Keers.
CORNS CRYGIER As' Com'"
That from the above Certificate it appeared that thirty five Blankets & thirty Eight
pair of Stockings were missing. That he therefore applied to the said Steers to
know how it happened — ^That Kiers told him he had delivered all the Blankets &
Stockings af'' to Cap' Welch to be by him transported to the Cloathing Store af*
at Fish Kill with the Bill of Parcels af* — That he the said John Coe afterwards saw
the said Cap' Welch who acknowledged that he had rec* from the said Kiers the
Blankets Stockings & Bill of Parcels af * that he carried the said Blankets & Stock-
ings to Fish Kill & delivered them to the care of Bogardus who kept a Store
there & that he gave the Bill of Parcels to Cap' Dobbs. That the said Bogardus told
him the s'' John Coe that he had reC* nine Bundles from Cap' Welch, that he did
not open them & that he sent them to the continental Store at Fish Kill. That the
s^ Dobbs denied that he had rec* the Bill of Parcels af from Cap' Welch— That he
the said John Coe did not take a Rec' for the said Blankets & Stocking from the said
Kiers, nor the said Kiers from Welch, nor the said Welch from Bogardus nor the
said Bogardus from the Waggoner who carried them to the continental Store af *
The said John Coe being sworn saith that the Facts above set forth are to the
best of his Knowledge & Belief true. JOHN COE.
Sworn 22 Aug' 1777 before me,
John Jay.
Mesolved that the aforegoing Report be filed with the Treasurer to be delivered
to the Attorney General.
Resolved that the Attorney Gen' be directed to prosecute a certain Cap' Welch
mentioned in the said Report or such other Person as he shall think proper for the
amount of the Blankets & Stockings recieved by him & not delivered to the use of
the State.
Extract from the Minutes. ROB^ BENSON, Seer'
Examination of Johannes Oosterhoudt, Jun., and Nicolaes the Indian.
[Miscel. Pap. 36: 1Q5.]
Taken the 23"' Day of August, 1777, Before Jacob Hoernbeck as they just
Returned from the Indian Country as followith :
I'y They Deposeth and saith that the Indians have abandoned the Kookhouse
and are all moved Back as farr as Auquago or Coletien. Being afraid of the people
of Esopus and menisinck as said Indians had Recieved Information Before they
moved that 2000 men where Comeing up to Destroy them and therefore the said
Indians had kept out a Scouting party towards Shohaken til such Time as said Oos-
terhoudt and Nicolaes Came and told the Contrary.
2'"^ That the most part of the Young Indians where gone to Join Butler at Fort
Stan wick and the wife of the Chief Sachem of the five nations had made a request
to the Sachems that all the five Nations should be desired once more to hold them-
selves neutral in the present Contest or War which request was Granted her,
whereon the Chief Sachem should Imiditely Request the said five Nations to Stop
their Hostile measures and Come in agin with those that have heitherto Been still
and if the Young Indians should Refuse to Return Butt Continue with Botler in
the War then the Sachem offers to be at peace and Continue in friendship with the
people att Esopus, menisinck, Papeckonck, Kashigto, wyamonk and al Settlements
to the Southward thereof so that War should be only to the North and if any of
their Young men should [be] killed to the North they should not mind it or Break
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friendship. And if any of our men should Go in the war to the North and be killed
■we should Likewise not mind the same or Break Friendship.
3''' And Indians is sent with oosterhoudt and Nicolaes by the Sachem to Coll'
Hoornbeek to see how times are with him and to desire of said hoornbeek that a
Correspondance may be kept with Esopus people and the Sachems notwithstanding
the War to the Noi-th and that once every 3 or 4 weeks a men may pass and Repass
Between them so that the woman and Children may be att peace and their work on
Both Sides and that the Road on the side of the Indians shal be Constant open for
us Safely to Come to them and Return.
4'^ That the onyde Indians are hartly in favour of America and very Likely a
war will soon Break out with them and other Nations.
A true copy.
Petition of Prisoners.
[Petitions, 33: 344.]
Gentlemen : Famine more formidable than the Sword and pestilence united, now
presents itself to us, the goalor informs us that he has orders to decline supplying
us with provisions. Is it possible that a Council of Safety for the State of New
York can issue so horrid an order ? Perish the ungrateful suggestion, we cannot
believe it, to keep men in close confinement with all the precaution practicable by
human ingenuity, and at the same time deny them the necessaries of life is unprece-
dented amongst them we call savages. There are many among us destitute of
money, and of every means to preserve existence. There possibly are some who
can supply themselves, but let a scrutiny be made, and let not them who cannot,
perish. We have not, we will not pursue any violent measures, we trust in God
and the humanity of your honorable board and are
Gentlemen Your Distressed humble Servants,
Robert Nickolesson, James Beggs, Isaac Lockwood,
Harrow Wilkinson, Tho' Wilkinson, Henry Plank,
Jacob X Scoulenar, W" 0_L;r, Caruth Brisben,
Silas Gardner, Alex'^x Campbell, Robert^x Briget, Nigor.
Samuel Divine,
To the Honourable the Council of Safety for the State of New York.
Kingston Goal, August 23, 1777.
JOist of Men deserted from the Fleet Prison, 26th August, 1111.
[Miscel. Pap. 36: 79'?.]
John Cummons, Laurence Rysdorp, John Flewelling,
Alex" Crookshanks, Phenis Rumse, Austin Smith.
John Monroe^
General Putnam to Pierre Van Cortlandi.
[Miscel. Pap. 37: 9, 11, 13.]
Head Quaktbks, Peeks Kill, Aug* 27"" 1777.
Sib : I send you one James Place who has been a Lieu' in the british service and
one William Smith their crimes you will learn from the inclosed and a part of the
evidence. Also one Tippet who was taken near fort Independance I know of no
Crime he has commited but was taken within the Enemy's lines. Also one Smith
who was taken up for a thief and robber I am not possessed of the evidence — being
persons belonging to this State I thought proper to send them to your Costody.
With respect I am your obedient humble servant,
ISRAEL PUTNAM,
To PiEEKE Van Coetlandt, Esq., Presid' of the Council of Safety at Kingston.
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In Committe of Saftt for y' County of Westchester, j
Bedford, Aug. 18* 1111. j
Sir : We send you two prisners, perhaps two as Notorious Vilians as any on
Earthe, Viz, William Smith and James Place. S'' William Smith is one of the
heads of the Gang of robers which has so much Distressed the good people in this
county as has been proved by the following Evidence taken before this committe :
The wife of Reubin Smith and the wife of Stephan Seaman being sworn, Smiths
wife says she knows the s* Smith and saw him at there house the Night Capt Seely
was robed and Seaman's wife says under oath she saw y" s"* Smith on the Day Capt
Seely was robed at Night in the woods, with about Eight more soposed to be the
robers and she spoke to him in perticular and asked him what he thought of him-
self to be robing about in that manor. He s'' it was Beter than to be in the
Gaurdhouse.
Capt Gideon Seely & his wife. Major Joseph Benedict and his wife, Nathan
Benedict, Rhody Benedict, John Shaw, all Duly sw^orn say they know the s'' Wil-
liam Smith to be one of the formost men y* Broke open the house of C.ipt Seely &
Major Benedict and that he was the most forward in taking away their money and
Goods. Major benedict says s* Smith abused him in particular on acount of his
having been a committee man, a major in the servis &c., and swor he should be
Carried to New York by the Next Night and that He had a hankerchief tied on
his head suposed to Hide a certain mark. They all agree that he was one of the
heads or foremost man among them. There is a number of other Evidence which
will prove that he has robed in several other places.
James Place was taken this morning and brought before this Committee. He
said he Left New York two Days ago and was one of General Hows commissioned
officers & produced his commission, said he was coming in to resigne himself but it
apears Very clear to this committee from the strongest sircumstances that he was
out steeling Horses, for these reasons : Last Night our Guard found two men at the
Barn of Benj Hoyt, where a number of fine horses were locked up. They had
Broken open the Barn and got one Horse out when our Gaurds Chalenged them
and seeing but one Cought Hold of him and thought to Bring him in but the others
came out of the Barn and risqued him. The Gaurds thinks s* Place is the Very
Man they had the Squabble with as near as they could tell a man in the night by his
shape and Dress which they remember well, his shirt and Breaches being torn and
his knee hurt, his being found Next Morning Early on the same Hors which he took
from the Barn togather with the Imperfect acount he Gives of himself Leaves not
the Least Doubt with this Committee but that he is the verry man that was found
at S^ Barn.
N.B. Said Place says he Lived on Cortlandt Manor, has a wife there .and Left
there about a year ago, went on board the Phoenex when she Lay in the North
River. Sir, I'm by order of committee,
ZEBADIAH MILLS, Chairman.
To the COMANDEE IN Chief.
Crumpond, Aug. 19"" 1777.
This may Certify whom it may concern that James Place who was" taken at Bed-
ford upon suspition of being a spie and meeting with one of his acquaintents at
this place one thomas Davis in Colo Turners regt Capt Churchils Comp^' who has
declared that said Place has frequently mentioned to him in privat that he had a
mind of deserting from them.
A" SILAS BENHAM,
Lieut of Capt Belts Company Col Charles Webbs regt.
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Return of Prisoners in Fleet Prison.
[Petitions, 33: 332.]
The Hon' Counsell of Safety.
G' I have Just rec* ia the fleet prison by order of the Commissioners for Con-
spirators fifty six prisoners which have taken on b* accordingly. Inclosed you
have a Copy of ^their Names & Crimes as I rec^ it.
I remain y' mo* ob' H. S'
Sloop Hudson, 27 Aug' \111. HENRY BENSON, W
Nathaniel Sackett to John McKesson.
[Miscel. Pap. 37 : 7.]
Deak Sie : Mess" Obediah Cooper, Jacob Van Voorhis, Junr and myself have
planed a Trip to the eastward for the purpose of purchasing goods to bring into
this State to enable us to execute our Designs, you will be pleased to fil up for us
seperate passes and if it should be necessary to expressly mention any one place
you will be pleased to put in Portsmouth in the State of Hampshire but if you can
with propriety fil it up generally to the eastward and to return to this State should
rather chuse it as it is uncertain in what Town we shall be able to purchase the
articles we most want. I am Sir your hum' Serv'
FisHKiLL, Aug' 27"' 1111. NATH^ SACKETT.
John M'Kesson Esqr.
Petition of John JRomer.
[Petitions, 33 : 330.]
Unto the Honourable Council of Safety for the State of New York.
The Petition of John Romer of Coxacky, Humbly Sheweth,
That by virtue of a Recommendatory certificate signed by the chairman and
several members of the Committee of the District to which he belongs, presented
to your Honourable House on or about the 16"" instant, your honours were gra-
ciously pleased to consent to his liberation, and desired him to apply to the high
Sheriff for a pass. He accordingly left the Goal and went in quest of that Gentle-
man. At last he found him, but he, regardless of your honours benign intentions
to the Petitioner, again ordered him into close confinement. Your Petitioners
spouse was then in Town, tarried three Days and from time to time waited on the
Sheriff endeavouring by her tears and entreaties to molify the heart of that obdurate
man. The sheriff's pretence for this cruel usage is that your Petitioner had been
accessory to the escape of some prisoners from the fleet. But of this accusation
God knows my innocence, also the guard who were upon duty the night the escape
was made. The distress of his family is daily increasing, the only man that took
care of his interest now lies on a bed of sickness and the Petitioners spouse is fully
employed in attending his small children. Your Petitioner therefore prays that
your honours will be pleased to extend your clemency to him. And as in Dut,y
bound he shall ever pray.
Kingston Goal, Aug. 29, 1777. JOHN ROMER.
Memorial of John Jay and Gouvemeur Morris.
[Petitions, 33 : 288.]
To the Hon""'" the Representatives of the United States of America in General
Congress convened.
The memorial of John Jay & Governeur Morris Most Humbly Sheweth,
That the Council of Safety of the State of New York did on the 28"" day of July
last* direct your memorialists to repair to Head Quarters & confer with his Excfil-
* Journal of New Tork Provincial Congress, I., 1019.
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lency General Washington about the State of the Northern Army, the means of
reinforcing it & all such other matters as might respect the defence of that State
and to represent to his Excellency the necessity of providing Garrisons for the
Forts in the Highlands, as the Term for which the Militia then stationed there were
engaged, would soon expire.
That your memorialists have represented to his Excellency General Washington
that the Northern Army was far inferior in numbers to tliat of the Enemy <fe
unable effectually to oppose their further Incursions.
That the late Behaviour of the Militia required to reinforce the yVrmy afforded
but little Reason to expect important succour from them.
That one third part of all the Militia of the State of New York between the
County of Albany & the District possessed by General Howe, had been in actual
service ever since the mouth of March last, & that the remainder were held in con-
stant readiness to march to the Defence of Hudson River, where it was expected
that the Enemy after their Retreat from Jersey would bend the whole Force of
their Southern Army. That for these reasons General Schuyler could obtain no aid
from thence.
That the western parts of the State of New York were threatned with an Inva-
sion by the way of Oswego and that to oppose it the Council had ordered two
hundred Rangers to be raised in the County of Tryon and one third part of the
Militia to be embodied.
That from the counties of Gloucester, Cumberland & Charlotte the Council
promised themselves little, many of the Inhabitants having been prevailed upon to
revolt from the State of New York, and as your memorialists are informed, a con-
siderable number have already submitted to & joined the Enemy.
That the Northern Army cannot therefore rely on any reinforcements from the
Militia of the State of New York except that of the County of Albany of which
about one thousand were with General Schuyler.
That the northern and Western parts of the State abound in Corn & Cattle &
that the Inhabitants spread thro' a great Extent of Country & being feebly sup-
ported are dissatisfied & have informed the Council of Safety that without timely
assistance the Enemy may without difficulty possess themselves of that Country &
thereby obtain ample supplies of provisions, Horses, Carriages & other essential
articles.
That should such an event take place, the six nations of Indians would be greatly
in the Power of the Enemy, & might probably be prevailed upon to join them.
That the disaffected & men of equivocal character would embrace that oppor-
tunity of testifying their zeal against the American cause by acts of outrage «fe
violence & that from all these sources the Enemy would daily derive great accessions
of Strength.
Wherefore your memorialists requested of his Excellency General Washington
that a further Reinforcement might be sent from liis Army to that under General
Schuyler, and that Garrisons for the Forts in the Highlands might be otherwise
provided than from the Militia of the State of New York who were uneasy at beinc
so frequently & so long called from their Habitations.
That his Excellency assured your memorialists no more Troops than the two
Brigades he had already ordered to the Northward could with Propriety be spared
from his Army & that the necessity of Drafts from the Militia to Garrison those
Forts still existed. That of this your memorialists do not entertain the least doubt,
being well persuaded that General Washington Avould most readily afford the
Northern Army & the State of New York all tlie aid «fc Relief in his Power, your
memorialists therefore deeply impressed with the importance of the State of New
York to the common cause & the iminent danger there is of losing it, beg leave to
address your Ilon"' House on this interesting subject. They humbly presume to
suggest that the strenuous & unremitted exertions of that State, exclusive of more
general & extensive considerations call loudly & justly for the friendly su])port &
assistance of her sister states and that it would neither be right or politic to leave
its inhabitants to the fury of a savage & inhuman Enemy whom they had irritated
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& incensed by their efforts to preserve the liberty & Independence of all the United
States. Your memorialists beg Leave further to hint that should a considerable
Corps of Militia from the States of Maryland Pennsylvania & New Jersey be
immediately formed & ordered to join General Washington's Array it might per-
haps become safe to order a division of Continental Troops and a Regim' of Riffle
men to the Northward without which your memorialists are apprehensive that the
State of New York will be in the Possession of the Enemy.
Proceedings of Committees of New Hatnpshire, Massachusetts Bay, Connecticut,
Rhode Island and New York.
[Miscel. Pap. 36: 124, 739.]
At a meeting of Committees from the States of New Hampshire, Massachusetts
Bay, Connecticut, Rhode Island, And New York, holden at Springfield in the
County of Hampshire the 30"" of July Anno Domini 1777 for the purpose of hold-
ing a conference respecting the State of the paper Currency of the said Govern-
ments ; of the expedieney of calling in the same by taxes or otherwise, of the most
effectual, expeditious, and equal method of doing it, and to consult upon the best
means for preventing the depreciation and Counterfeiting of the same, and also to
consider what is proper to be done with the Acts lately made to prevent monopoly
and oppression ; & to confer upon the late acts for preventing the Transportation
by land of certain Articles from one State to another, and to consider such other
matters as particularly concern the immediate welfare of said States, & are not
repugnant to or interfering with the Powers & Authorities of the Continental Con-
gress & to report the result of their conference to the General Courts in their respect-
ive States.
Sundry Gentlemen not having arrived adjourned till Thursday — then met accord-
ing to adjournment.
Present ; From New Hampshire — Coll Josiah Bartlett & Coll Nathanael Peabody.
From Massachusetts Bay — Hon' Tho° Cashing Esq"^ Hon Robert T. Pain Esq'
From Connecticut — Hon. Roger Sherman, Samuel Huntingdon & Titus Hosmer Esq'
From Rhode Island — Hon. W™ Bradford, Honb Stephen Hopkins Esqr and Paul
Mumford Esqr. From New York — John Sloss Hobart Esqr.
The Hon. Stephen Hopkins Esq' was appointed Pres' and W" Pynchon Esqr
Clerk.
Voted that the Commissions of the Committees from the several States be entered
on the Journals. They are as follows :
State of New Hampshire.
Thursday, July 17, 1777— P. M.
Both Houses being met in Committee according to the vote of the forenoon, The
Hon Meshech Weare in the chair proceeded to confer upon the Business now most
necessary to be done at this present Session and after some time spent thereon, The
Committee agreed to report that it is expedient that a Committee be appointed by
this State to meet Committees from the States of Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island,
Connecticut & New York, at the Town of Springfield in the County of Hampshire
in the State of Massachusetts Bay, on the 30"" of July Instant then and there to
hold a Conference respecting the State of the paper Currency of said Governments;
of the expediency of calling in the same by Taxes or other ways ; of the most
effectual, expeditious & equal method of doing it, & to consult on the best means
for preventing the depreciation & Counterfeiting of the same, & also consider of
what is proper to be done with respect to the acts lately made to prevent monopoly &
oppression, & to confer upon the late acts for preventing the transportation by
Land of certain Articles from one State to another, and to consider such other mat-
VoL. II.— 36
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ters as particularly concern the immediate welfare of said States and are not
repugnant to or interfering with the powers and authorities of the Continental
Congress. A True Copy Attest
NOAH EMERY, Clerk of the Committee.
In the House op Representatives, July 18, 1111.
The Committee of both Houses appointed to Nominate proper persons for a
Committee to go to Springfield in the County of Hampshire to meet Committees
from the States of Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island, Connecticut & New York on
the 30"" instant for the purposes mentioned in the report of the Committee of the
Whole House & Council yesterday made report that they Nominate Coll Josiah
Bartlett, Coll Nat' Peabody as suitable persons for that service, which report being
read and considered.
Voted that the same be received & accepted.
Sent up for concurrence, JOHN DUDLEY, Spk'
In Council the same day read and concurred.
A Copy examined by
E. Thompson, Secf
State of Massachusetts Bay.
In the House of Representatives, June 2V"' 1111.
Resolved that the Hon. Robert T. Paine & Azor Orne Esq" with such as the
Honorable Board shall join, be and hereby are appointed a Committee in behalf of
this State, to meet Committees from the General Assemblies of the States of New
Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut & New York, at the Town of Springfield in
the County of Hampshire within this State on the 30"» day of July next, in case
said Assemblies thinks fit to appoint such Committees, then & there to hold a Con-
ference respecting the state of paper Currency of the said Governments ; of the
expediency of calling in the same by taxes or otherwise ; of the most effectual,
expeditious, and equal method of doing it, and to consult upon the best means for
preventing the depreciation & Counterfeiting the same, and also to consider what is
proper to be done with respect to the acts lately made to prevent monopoly and
oppression, tfcto confer upon the late acts for preventing the transportation by land
of certain Articles from one State to another, and to consider such other matters as
particularly concern the immediate welfare of said States & are not repugnant to
or interfering with the powers & authorities of the Continental Congress, & to
report the result of their Conference to the General Court, & the Secretary is
hereby directed immediately to Transmit authenticated copies of this Resolve to the
General Assemblies of the States afore mentioned, & every clause in an Act intitled
an Act in addition to & for amending & more effectually carrying into execution
an Act intitled an Act to prevent monopoly & oppression made the present year, be
& hereby are suspended until the further order of this Court, excepting in the two
first enacting clauses in the Act before mentioned determining the prices certain
Articles therein enumerated shall be sold at.
Sent up for concurrence. R. T. PAINE, Spk., P. T.
In Council, June 27'" 1111.
Read & concurred & Thomas Cushing Esq' is joined on the part of the Board.
Consented to by the Major part of the Council. JOHN AVERY, Bep' Sect"
A true copy attest :
John Aveey, Dep' Sec''
State of Connecticut.
By his Excellency the Governor to the Hon Roger Sherman, Samuel Huntinedon &
Titus Hosmer, Esq" ^
Whereas the General Assembly of the State of Massachusetts Bay, have appointed
a Committee to meet at Springfield on the 30'" day of Instant July to confer &
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consult with Committees from the States of New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Con-
necticut and New York, on the state of the paper Currency of said Governments,
of the expediency of calling in the same by taxes or otherwise, of the most expe-
ditious, and equal method of doing it, the best measure for preventing the deprecia-
tion or counterfeiting the same, on the Acts to prevent monopoly & oppression &
the Acts for preventmg the transportation by land of certain Articles from one State
to another & such other matters as particularly concern the immediate welfare of
said States & to report the result of such Committees to the respective States afore-
said, & have moved that a Committee be appointed in behalf of this State for the
above mentioned purposes & Whereas the Governor & his Council of Safety have
named and appointed you to be a Committee from this State to meet at said time
& place to confer & consult with the Committees of said States & make report
accordingly. Reposing special trust & confidence in your wisdom, prudence &
fidelity, I do hereby desire & impower you to meet the Committees from the said
States or such as may meet and with them to consult & confer on the several
important subjects mentioned in the resolution of the Assembly of the Massachu-
setts Bay, & make report to me that the same may be laid before the General
Assembly of this State. Given under my hand & seal at Arms, at Lebanon, the
twenty first day of July, Anno Domini 1777. JON^ TRUMBULL.
State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantation.
Iif General Assembly, July 9"" 1777.
It is voted & resolved that a Committee of three persons be appointed in behalf
of this State to meet Committees from the General Assemblies of the State of New
Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Connecticut & New York, at the Town of Spring-
field in the County of Hampshire in the State of Massachusetts Bay on the 30"' day
of this instant July (in case said Assemblies shall think fit to appoint such Com-
mittees) then & there to hold a conference respecting the paper Currency of said
States of the expediency of calling in the same by taxes or otherwise, of the most
efiectual, expeditious, & equal method of doing it, & to consult upon the best means
for preventing the depreciation or coimterfeiting of the same ; & also to consider
what is proper to be done, with respect to the acts lately made to prevent monopoly
& oppression, & to confer on the late acts for preventing the transportation by land
of Certain Articles from one State to another, & to consider such other matters as
concern the immediate welfare of said States, & are not repugnant to or interfering
with the powers & authorities of the Continental Congress, & particularly to con-
sider of & sollict some more sure & efiectual method to keep up a sulBcient Army
to oppose that body of the Enemy which is now in possession of the Island of Rhode
Island & that they report the result of this conference to this General Assembly, it
is voted & resolved that the Hon W"" Bradford Esq' Deputy Governour, the Hon
Stephen Hopkins Esq' & Paul Mumford Esq' be & they are hereby appointed a
Committee for the purpose inj;he aforegoing resolve mentioned.
A true Copy examined. Witness: HENRY WARD, Sec'
In Council of Safety foe the State of New Yoke, )
Kingston, July 21" 1777. j
Hesolved that John Sloss Hobart Esq' & Governor Morris Esq' be & hereby
are appointed a Committee on behalf of this State to meet with Committees from the
State of New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, & Massachusetts Bay, to hold
a conference respecting the State of the paper currency of the said States, & the
other matters mentioned in the Resolutions of the House of Representatives of the
Massachusetts Bay on the Twenty Seventh of June last.
Extracts from the Minutes,
PIERRE VAN CORTLANDT, Fres'
Attest : Jn° M°Kesson, Sec''
Friday, Aug' 1" 1777.
Met & conferred upon sundry matters & adjourned to Saturday morning 9
Oclock
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Saturday, Aug' 2* 1777.
Met according to adjournment, present the same Members.
The Committee conferred upon the State of the paper Currency of the said
Governments, of the expediency of calling in the same by taxes or otherwise of the
most effectual, expeditious, & equal method of doing it, & the best means for pre-
venting the depreciation & counterfeiting of the same, & upon full consideration
are unanimously of opinion that the quantity of paper currency omitted & circu-
lating in said States, Greatly exceeds what is necessary for a Medium of Trade, &
support of the "War, whence necessarily follow the depreciation of the Currency,
& Stagnation of their circulation, fluctuation irregularity, & extravagance in prices ;
& if not timely remedied the total destruction of their credit, to the greatest injury
of these States. They are also unanimously of opinion that the Great number of
Bills circulating upon the credit of the United States & of the several particular
States, tend mutually to depreciate each other, not only by the too great quantity ;
but also by multiplied frauds in counterfeiting the same ; which evils as far as is
possible to remedy at present & prevent in future.
Resolved that it be recomended to the Legislatures of the several States to make
provision for drawing in & sinking the bills of credit which are not upon interest
by them respectively emitted (small change less than a Dollar only excepted) by
the first day of November next either by taxes, or by exchanging them for Treas-
urers Notes, for sums not less than ten pounds on interest at six per cent per a" or
for Continental bills of credit & to prohibit the currency of their respective Bills
of credit from & after the said first day of November & not to emit any more bills
of credit hereafter, except for change not exceeding half a dollar.
Resolved that it be recomended to the several Legislatures aforesaid for the
future to provide for the exigencies of their respective States, & the support of the
War as far as possible by taxation & in order to lighten the burthen <& accommo-
date the taxes to the convenience of the people, & the more efiectually to establish
the credit of the Continental currency, that those taxes be levied & assessed, at the
least once in every quarter of the Year, & to take effectual methods that the several
assessments be duly collected & punctually paid into the respective Treasuries.
Adjournment to Monday next 9 o clock in the morning.
Monday morning.
Met according to adjournment, the same Members present as on Saturday.
The committee took in consideration the Acts against monopoly & oppression,
& upon mature deliberation, are of opinion that they are attended with inconvien-
ances, & that the good order proposed thereby may be better attained by the
measures herein recomended, whereupon
Resolved that it be recomended to the several Legislatures to repeal all the
clauses in the aforesaid Acts for preventing monopoly & oppression so far as they
relate to afiixing the prices at which the Articles therein enumerated shall be sold,
& enacting penalties for not observing the same — and
Whereas it may be apprehended that the repeal of the monopoly bill may operate
to the prejudice of the non Commissioned Officers & Soldiers who are employed in
the Continental Army upon the expectation of being supplied with the necessaries of
life at the prices affixed by said bill — therefore more effectually to prevent such evil,
Resolved that it be recomended to the several Legislatures aforesaid that pro-
vision be made for supplying the Troops belonging to the Continental Army, &
raised in their respective States, who are in the field, with such necessary Articles
as are not supplied by the Commissary General upon the same terms as the several
States have stipulated, always taking care that the prices affixed in said bill be
considered as the prime cost ; & also that provision be made at the expence of the
respective States that the families of the non commissioned Officers & Soldiers of
the Continental Army residing with them be supplied with provisions & cloathing at
the prices set in said bill, to the amount of their wages ; & that Committees be
appointed in all the towns & districts in said States, whose business it shall be to
seethat the families of said Officers & Soldiers are duly supplied with such neces-
saries of life as their circumstances may require to the amount of such sum as shall
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be lodged by such OflScers & Soldiers with said Committee not exceeding their pay-
respectively & also to provide suitable laws to procure necessary Articles, stipu-
lated to supply the troops & their families, by impressing those Articles when
necessity shall require, & paying the owner a reasonable price at the appraizement
of indifierent judicious men.
And whereas the ingrossing and withholding from sale of the conveniances and
necessaries of life, accumulating profits upon the same by repeated sales in large
quantities from one engrosser to another are highly prejuditial to the interest of
any State, aud under the present circumstances of these States are of the most fatal
and dangerous tendency,
Jtesolvecl that it be recommended to the Legislatures aforesaid to prohibit and pre-
vent such practices from time to time under severe penalties, as the nature and
circumstances of the case may require, and to make provisions for enforcing the
sale of the commodities so engrossed or witheld in small quantities and at reasona-
ble prices for the use of the inhabitants.
Then adjourned to Tuesday morning nine o'clock.
Tuesday met according to adjournment, present the same members as on Monday,
and conferred on Sundry matters and adjourned.
Wednesday morning nine o'clock met according to adjournment, present the same
members as on Tuesday.
Whereas it may sometimes be necessary to prohibit the transportation of certain
Articles by land from one State to another,
Mesolved that it be recommended to the respective Legislatures to form their laws
made for that purpose so as not to prevent the free transportation of any articles
that can be spared from their respective States to supply the inhabitants of any of
the other States nor to prevent the inhabitants of other States from carrying out
the property they were possessed of in such State at the time of making such Laws,
or which they may have afterwards imj)orted by sea, or brought in from any other
State by Land, and also that no unnecessary interruption be given to a free com-
mercial intercourse between the inhabitants of the several States.
Whereas the concurrence of all the United States in the Measures aforesaid, will
render them much more effectual for attaining the good ends proposed.
Resolved that a copy thereof be transmitted to the Honourable Congress of the
united States, that such measures may be taken for that end, as they in their great
wisdom shall think meet, and that a Letter signed by the President accompany the
same — and
Whereas the State of Rhode Island have represented the necessity that a body
of troops be kept up to guard the shore round Rhode Island, under the direction of
the General Officers stationed there, and have manifested a desire, that the Com-
mittee should consider the same, and express their opinions of it to their respective
constituents ; therefore.
Resolved as the opinion of this Committee, that the State of Rhode Island be
requested to fill up their two Battallions as soon as may be for the above purpose,
that the State of Massachusetts Bay be desired to hasten on their four Battallions
they have ordered for that purpose, that the State of Connecticut be desired to raise
and equip one Battallion of 728 men with all speed, and direct them to the above
service ; and that the State of New Hampshire, be desired to raise and equip 300
men with all speed and direct them to the above purpose.
A true Journal of Proceedings Signed by order of the afores* Committee.
P' STEP. HOPKINS, Pressd'
Attest : W' Ptnchon, Jun' Cler
Spkingfield, August 6"" 1111.
Sib : The Committee from the several States of New Hampshire, Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, Connecticut & New York, in pursuance of the proposal of the State
of Massachusetts Bay have met and conferred upon the several subjects therein
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recommended, and have passed a number of Resolutions, a copy of which I am
directed to transmit to you to be laid before the Hon"*" Congress for their considera-
tion, the first four of those States the last winter passed Acts to prevent monopoly
and oppression in order to support the Credit of their paper Currency but the other
united States not judging it Expedient to enact Similar Laws hath in a great measure
prevented their answering the good purposes for which they were intended, & has
rendered it very difficult, if not impracticable, fully to execute the same, other
measures therefore have now been agreed upon for the same purpose, the success
of which we apprehend will greatly depend upon the Concurrence of the united
States in the same — we are so fully impressed with the Importance of drawing in
& sinking the Bills of Credit emitted by the several States, & of the necessity of
large & frequent Taxations to supply the Continental Treasury & to defray the
Charges of Government, that we have earnestly recommended it to the several
States we respectively represent, and we apprehend it will be absolutely necessary
for similar measures to be adopted by the other united States in Order to support
the Credit of the paper currencies, and to prevent any further Emissions for the
purpose of defraying the Charges of the War & the support of internal Government,
we submit the whole to the Honorable Congress, that such measures may be taken
for that End, as they in their great wisdom shall think proper I am in behalf of
the Committee,
Sir Your most obedient & most humble servant,
STEPHEN HOPKINS.
A true Copy. Attest : W" Ptnchon, Jun"' Clerk.
(Indorsed.) In Coxincil of Safety, Aug' 27"' 1777.
State of New York, ss. — A. M. Read & Referred to his ExcelP^ the Govenor &
that he be requested to lay the same before the Legislature at their first meet'g.
Convention of the State of New York to Ja. Sullivan, Chairman of Committee
of the House of Representatives of Massachusetts Bay.
[Miscel. Pap. 39 : 438.]
SiE : The Convention rec* your favor of the 9'" FeV last together with the
enclosed acts of your Legislature by which the mischiefs consequent upon a depre-
ciation of the Continental currency are attempted to be remedied. How far the
mode therein prescribed will answer that valuable purpose must depend upon the
circumstances of the several States to which they extend, & of these without doubt
the respectable Legislatures by whom tlie laws were framed are the best Judges.
We have also seen with pain the evils you point out & have endeavored if not
wholy to remove, at least to lessen them by means that we should much earlier
have fallen upon had not the variety of cares incident to an invaded State distracted
our attention, we do ourselves the honour to enclose our resolutions on that sub-
ject, & will endeavour to explain the principles on which they are founded.
We conceive that money meerly as such has no intrinsick value, & is only so for
useful as it represents the ciiculating property of a state, or in other words serves
to measure the value of those Comodities which are exposed to sale. Thus in the
infancy of states one commodity is bartered for another & that for which there is
the greatest demand & which is most frequently bartered becomes the money of
the State. Thus at Athens oxen & at Rome sheep were the currency of the
country & the purchaser of a piece of Land or other commodity cast up in his
mind the number of sheep or oxen that it was worth & from thence ascertained its
value. But as barter is attended with many obvious inconveniences specie was
substituted, which represents the whole transferable property of a State, & is of
course in the hands of the buyer either Sheep, oxen, corn or anything else which
the seller prefers to that which he has to despose of.
Money then being only the representative of the transferable property of the
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State in whicli it circulates, its value can never exceed that of the whole quantity
of property in circulation. If therefore by any extraordinary incident one half the
merchandize of a state was to be anihilated at a time when it could have no com-
munication with any other country, the money must depreciate exactly in the same
proportion, or in other words, merchandise would rise to the double of its former
price. So likewise if the same quantity of merchandise remained & a double pro-
portion of money was emitted at once the effect would be the same because the
property of a State & the representative of that property, must always be exactly
alike. Both these things have happened to us. By the stopage of our trade the
quantity of transferable property is lessened & the large emissions of paper for the
necessary purposes of the war encreased our money. Happily for us the timidity
& disaffection of many enduced them to draw out of circulation all the Gold &
Silver & even the bills which had been current before the commencement of the
war considering them as more valuable than those which have been since emitted,
By which room was made for the continental Bills & no emmediate mischief arose
from their emission.
But this could only operate to a certain degree. At present we see with sorrow in
the rise of every necessary of life that the Continental emissions have greatly exceeded
the quantities of money which were by the above means drawn out of circulation.
The depreciation of the money being then the root of the evil, which we lament,
the question recurs how it is to be prevented — that what we shall now say may not
be understood to imply the most distant censure upon the measure which the
wisdom of the New England states have thought fit upon the most mature delibera-
tion to adopt, we beg leave to premise that we argue meerly from the present
situation of our State in which the evils above mentioned arise from the causes we
have hinted at — where they were occasioned meerly by the spirit of monopoly
which your laws seem to suppose without doubt your remedy is the most eiBcatious
that can be applied.
But sir with us its operation would be directly contrary to what we could wish.
For as the evils we complain of arise from our having more money than is neces-
sary for the purposes of circulation, whatever lessens that circulation will increase
the evil.
That the limitation of the prices of merchandizes will have that effect is obvious
from an attention to the above principles. For if, as has been asserted, all the
money in the State represents all the transferable property of the state, it must
follow that every part of that money represents a proportionate part of such prop-
erty & of course is of some value, thus if one hundred thousand bushels of wheat
& nothing else where to be sold in a state whose cash was 100,000 dollars, each
dollar would represent a bushel of wheat — double the number of dollars & each
dollar represents half a bushel of wheat. In such a state declare by law that no
more be given for a bushel of wheat than ^ a dollar it must follow (if the law is
executed) that 150,000 dollars each of which before represented -^ a bushel of
wheat now represent nothing, & are of course worth nothing nor can it be said
that this deficientcy is made up by the encreased value of the other 50,000 for
when a man sells a bushel of wheat for ^ a dollar he knows not whether he will be
able to bring it into cii'culation & since it is three to one that he cannot it is three
to one that he receives waste paper enstead of money.
But the evil does not stop here. As the difficulty of bringing this money into
circulation renders it hazardous to receive it — it can no longer be considered as the
stated representative of any property & the people unwilling to exchange for it
commodities which have an intrinsick value will instead of selling barter them for
other necessaries. When this takes place all the merchandize of a state become its
current cash, & not only operate as an emission of money equal to the whole circu-
lating property of such state but from its intrinsick value destroys the currentcy of
money whose precise worth is unknown.
Lest what we have said should be carried further than we would wish you will
give us leave Sir to observe here that the above principles are applicable only to
money considered meerly a medium of trade. It may so happen that the article
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Commonly used as a medium has an intrinsick worth even when out of circulation, aa
in the case of precious mettals, when in our Idea they loose the name of money and
become a merchandize. So likewise the Continental bills have an intrinsick worth,
even when they do not circulate & must be considered as notes payable by the Con-
tinent at a future day in which case their worth must be determined by the certainty
of the payment, the distance of the period, the loss of interest, & the hazard ' of
keeping them and in some measure by the present wants of the possessor, which
while his money ceases to circulate it cannot satisfy.
"We would further observe that where the spirit of monopoly does not render it
necessary the limitation of prices operates as a heavy & partial tax upon Sellers —
For if in the State last mentioned where two dollars are the just representatives of
a Bushel of Wheat, you lower the price' to ^ a dollar you immediately tax the seller
three ^ dollars & if you take into consideration the chance of his not being able to
pass his half dollar you deprive him of f thereof. Add to this that such tax gene-
rally falls upon the enteprising & industrious, thro whom alone a slate can increase
the quantity of merchandize on which the value of money depends. Besides that.
Laws of this kind cannot without extreme severity be carried into execution,
as when eluded serve only to weaken the authority of Government & introduce a
spirit of chicane totally repugnant to that open virtue, which is the bases of a free
constitution.
It is an old observation that restrictions on trade always increase the price of
those articles which are the object of such restrictions, since the Seller never fails
to add to his proiRts a certain Sum adequate to the risk he incurs.
These reasons & others that apply more peculiarly to the situation of this State
as the granary for the Continental Army obliges us to give every encouragement to
husbandry which has met with very severe checks in the almost continued demands
for the Militia & which w'' be totally ruined were we to venture on the experiment
you recommend.
You will therefore observe that our sole object in the resolutions enclosed is to
draw as much money as possible out of circulation & we greatly Lament that we
have not yet been able to proceed (for want of an organized government) to taxation
which is in fact the only adequate remedy for the evils we complain of Nor can it
be burthensome to the people (as might easily be demonstrated) while so much
remains as is sufficient to answer the purposes of circulation since all that is taken
adds to the value of what is left — and there are even some cases in which not only
the publick, but individuals would gain by being taxed 15s. in the pound.
We make no observation on your embargo upon every article necessary for our
Subsistence. The States of America are independant of each other, Massachusetts
bay has had some experiance of the calamities of war — all the Continent pitied and
contributed to her relief We too have severe trials. If she lost her Capital the
rest of her Country remained untouched & the sea was open to her ships. We,
Sir, have seen our Country ravaged our people flying from their habitations & by
the loss of our Capital are excluded from the sea and deprived of every foreign
necessary of life which we do not receive from our sister States.
As we doubt not the sincerity of the affection that you (in the name of your State)
profess for us, we are inclined to believe that you have not in your Letter done full
justice to the reasons which induced your Legislature to deprive us of this last
resource, since we can not but persuade ourselves, that those must have been infi-
nitely more cogent, which could silence the voice of humanity pleading in behalf
of an ally involved in all the calamities of war. If we were disposed to retaliate
you are sensible, sir, that by a similar restrain upon the exportation of our commo-
dities we could greatly distress your State. But our humanity & affection are not
limited by the boundaries of States. We consider all America as one community
& shall ever take a pleasure in relieving the wants & aleviating the distresses of
every part thereof.
Give us leave however before we conclude to observe that many of our merchants
whose prizes were brought into your ports who had purchased goods in your State'
previous to your embargo must be great sufferers thereby unless'they arc permitted
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to remove them, nor can we see any reason to withold such permission tho' we
should admit that Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar are essential to the supply of your
Troops, since from the great number of captures we are enduced to believe that
enough will remain for their support even after the removal of any that may have
been purchased by the Inhabitants of this State. I am sir &c.
[March 8.]
Petition of James Shuter,
[Petitions, 33: 378.]
To the Honourable Council of Safety of the State of New York.
The Humble petition of James Shuter of Schenectady of the County of Albany,
Humbly Sheweth,
That your Humble Petitioner agreed with Capt Peter Yan Beuren to bring your
petitioner and family down to New Windsor Comeing Down as far as Esopus Land-
ing where Capt Van Beuren as some goods to unload. Capt Van Beuren in conver-
sation with some of the Esopus people was inform'd that at New Windsor all the
vessels that were to be got or seen were pressed to convey Troops to Albany and
therefore Refused to proceed on his voyage down to New Windsor with your Peti-
tioner and family unless your Humble Petitioner cou'd obtain for Capt Van Beuren
of the Council of Safety a certificate or pass by and under which the said Capt
Van Beuren may go Down and come up again free from being impressed into the
servic'e of conveying Troops, and another Reason which the Capt gives to your
Humble Petitioner which makes him fearfull of being impressed is that said Capt
Van Beuren has sundry goods on board of the Inhabitants at Albany which he was
to leave at Kinderhook in his comming Down with your Petitioner, which he has
not done, your Humble petitioner therefore prays the Honourable Council to grant
a free pass to Capt Van Beuren to excuse him from being impressed as aforesaid,
that your humble petitioner and his family may proceed on their voyage, and not be
detain'd. And your humble petitioner shall ever pray.
JAMES SHUTER.
Petition of the Inhabitants of Charlotte County.
[Assembly, Pap. 1 : 3.J
The Petition of the Subscribers Inhabitants of Charlotte County, Most Humbly
Sheweth,
W/iei-eas we the Inhabitants of the Districts of New Perth, White Creek, Black
Creek, Grandvile, Skeansboro, & Kingsbury, who are Emigrants [many of us] from
Britain and Ireland willingly Encountered the Fatigues & Hardships Incident to a
Wilderness and Uncultivated Country in High Expectations of Enjoying the Com-
mand of our persons and Propertys undisturbed from the Tyranical Incroachments
we were Exposed unto in the Land we had left— the Inestimable value of which
Blessings made us with a Redy ardour Embrace the Cause of our Country — our men
with volentry Resolution went to the Support of Tyconderoga & Continued with
Undaunted Spirit untill the unhappy day of its Evacuation — unhappy day Indeed
for then Commenced our Misserey our Distraction of Mlnde & the Destruction of
our all. The Rapid approach of the British and Savage Enemy made us Tremble
— meantime Gen' Schuyler gave orders for us to withdraw & we Imediately fled to
the ajoyning State of Massachusetts Bay & ajacent parts thereof where we yet
remain Groaning under the Hardships we feel & Trembling at the Hardships we
fear threw an Inclement Winter Season — having left behinde us our Crops, Houses,
Farms, Utencils, Furniture, ne our all but some Clo.athing & a few Cattle that
Escaped the Hands of the Enemy.
And as the Crops and Building on many of our Different farms have been apprized
by order of our Committee, We therefore who have been the Committees & Inhabi-
tants in s* Districts Most Humbly Implore your Honors to Take this our Distressed
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OATHS OF ALLEGIANCE.
[1711
Situation into Your Serious
Wisdoms shall Devise for our
John Hunsdon,
Jam : Getty,
Dan' M'^Cleary,
John M'Arthur,
John M'^Collister,
Hamilton M'CoUister,
John Savage,
P^dward Savage,
James Savage,
John Gray,
lluben Wood,
James Henderson,
Edward Long,
John Hopkins,
Robert Hopkins,
John Martin,
John Nisbett,
Hugh Martin,
James Ramage,
George Guthry,
Samuel Guthry,
John Guthry,
James Moore,
Hugh Moore,
Robert Armstrong,
Tho" Armstrong,
James Armstrong,
Robert Lytle,
September 1'* 1777.
Consideration & waiting for such Assistance as your
present Relief we as in Duty bound shall ever pray.
JOHN WILLIAMS, Chairman
of County Committee.
JOHN ROWAN, Chairman
of Neio Perth Committee.
Levy Wright,
Will" Hugina,
Allen Hunsden,
Andrew Lytle,
James Lytle,
John Armstrong,
Robert Armstrong,
Joseph Willson,
Patrick Willson,
John Rowan, Jun'
Wil" Boyd,
Rob' Boyd,
John Barns,
John Barns, Jun,
Robert Hopkins,
Joshua Conkey,
James M'^Farland,
John M"=Farland,
Sam' Willson,
Robert Qua,
Alexander Turner,
Reuben Turner,
Zedick Averest,
Amasa Moss,
Seth Sherwood,
Anas Lukas,
Joseph Transworth,
Ruben McQuilthy,
Israel McQuilthy,
Jacobus Vandozer,
David McQuilthy,
Elishama Towzer,
Daniel Brundage,
Tho" Boggs,
W" Higby,
Paul Avore,
Josiah Avrel,
Hospitle Biglow,
Zebulon Tubbs,
Setagis Ranger,
Zacheus Granger,
Dan' Granger,
Azrial Blanchard,
Aron Fuller,
Aron Fuller, Jr.,
Epheram Fuller,
Matthew fuller,
Nathaniel Harvey,
John Thomas,
Joseph Mitchell,
Caleb Harbutt,
Jeremiah Burress,
John Austin,
John Watson,
Levy Stockwell,
Samuel Deewy.
Moll of Oaths of Allegiance.
[Miscel. Pap. 37 : 542, 550, 554, 558, 560, 597.]
I do most solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God that I will bear true
allegiance to the State of New York and in all things do my Duty as a good and
faithfull subject of the said State.
Sworn Before me,
Barent BVDB Vandenbergh, Jun'
Christ' Tappen, Major. 1 -rj , ^ ■"" t^ j
^i ^ •> \ Robert X Ruandosen,
Sworn Before me.
Adam x Kilmer,
Christ' Tappen.|p^^^^.-g'^^j^^.
{hia
Jacob Kangjase,
Samuel townsend,
1777.
'May U'"
■ May 15'^
■May 19'"
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Sworn Before me,
Mathew Cantine.
Williames x Merker,
mark
hla
Christian x Winne,
mark
Israel fusalaer,
Jacob Schurraan, Ju'
Samuel Haines,
1111.
May 21"
John X Haver,
mark
William Mc dermut,
bit
James x Turner,
mark
his
Anthony x Beaver,
Fite X miller,
mark
tail
Thomas x Everts,
Johan X Christ Wagener,
mark
Samuel x Livingston,
his
Nicholas x Hornbeek,
mark
lliB
Abraham x Free,
Ilia
Coenradt x Decker,
hin
•Peter x Blasse, Ju'
his
Dedrick x Snyder,
Lawrence x Yossburgh,
Ephriam x Rees,
Peter x White,
Christian Jenkins,
Jacob Evans,
Samuel x Holenbeek, Jr.,
mark
Jacob Volant,
bis
William x pryder,
mark
Daniel ^ M'Lean,
Johannis x Repenbergh,
his
Jacobus X Decker,
his
Samuel x Lasher,
mark
William Bryend,
Peter Bain,
Johannis x Luyk,
mark
Frederick Sleokt,
Hans X Koen,
mark
his
Philip X Lovvn,
Joris ribenburg,
Sworn Before me, June 10, 1111.
Peter Pr Vanzandt.
Arent Williams,
John X Breese,
iiis
John X Morrison,
his
Dirck X Vandeck,
his
Johannis F. x Bressee,
his
Andris g Bressee,
Murphy M"=Intire,
Johannes Schauerman,
Celjei X Smith,
mark
Hendreck x Lantmar,
mark
Nicolas x Bressee,
Philip H. X Coon,
his
David X Rykert,
Hendrick x Rypenbergh,
mark
Leonard Leonard,
his
David X Rypenbergh,
mark
Sworn Before me,
Mathew Cantine.
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Sworn Before me,
Peter Pr Vanzandt, Major.
Perrie Van Cortlandt, Pres*' ^
Sworn betore me,
Rob' Benson, Secy.
Martin M Luyk,
mark
hla
Nicholas N J Jagher,
mark
John Gust penckel,
Johannes Van Doesen,
Bernt Hat,
his
William x Anderson,
hiB
Hendrick HS Spencer,
mark
Emerick x Decker,
mark
Joseph X Turner,
Bloomer Nelson,
John Middagh,
Henderick Bush, Jun.,
the mark
of Coenrad x Hoffman,
the mark
of markus x Lasher,
the mark
of Brewer x Decker,
Sworn Before me,
Sworn before
Rob' Benson, i Henry Clum,
r the mark of
Rob' Benson. • Casper 3; Landtmar,
Sworn before me, ,
Mathew Cantine. ^
Sworn before me, this 16"'
July, 1111.
Rob' Benson.
Sworn before me, this 16"
Johannes HK Kilmur,
mark
Peter x Haues,
mark
John L. X Decker,
hiB
Hendrick x Decker,
mark
' Asa Lanfear,
Samuel Louner,
David Southard,
Gidion Gifford,
^ Samuel Hewin,
Martin Troop,
July, 1777. iv^ A-tuK'
Pierre Van Cortlandt. I F^'ednck bort.
Sworn before me, this 18""
July, 1777
Joshua Bough,
Pierre Van Cortlandt. [ ^^''^' ^^"'^^°'
Sworn before me, this 18"" f
July, 1777. -l James J. Quigley's mark •
Rob' Benson, Secy. [
Sworn before me, this 19"" C
July, 1777. -l Walter Carpenter,
Rob' Benson, Secy. [
Sworn this 31'' day of July, f h,.
1777, Before me, ^ Hendrick x Klump,
John M'=Kesson, Secy. |^ '""''
1777.
June 10'"
- June 3*
-June 7*
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LETTER.
293
Sworn this le"* of Aug'
Before me,
Rob' Benson, Secy.
Sworn the 20"' Aug' 11 11,
Before me,
John Jay.
Sworn the 20'" Aug. 1777,
Before me,
Rob. Benson, Secy.
Sworn before me this 1''
Sept. 1777. <
Rob. Benson, Secy.
John Romaer,
'Jan Staaet,
pete •
Cornelius Blauvelt,
Jacob Straate, jun'
tbe mark of
Martin M K Cooper,
of manor LlvIngBton,
John B. Dumond,
John A. Van Alen.
We whose names are hereunto subscribed do severally swear on the holy Evan-
gelist of Almighty God that we will bear true faith and allegiance to the State of
New York. That we will do our Duty respectively as good subjects of the said
State that we will respectively discover all plotts & conspiracies which may come
to our knowledge respectively against the said State or the United States of America.
That we do respectively take this oath without any Mental Reservation or Equivo-
cation whatsoever and mean faithfully & honestly to perform the same.
Mathew M'Kinney sworn with uplift-
ed hand, being one of the people called
seceders.
Thomas Briggs,
William Wing,
John X Pinch,
Swoi-n the 22'* day of March 1777 by
John McKesson, Secretary of the Con-
vention of New York.
William Bedell,
Sworn the 2* day of Sept' 1777,
Before me,
John McKesson, Secry.
Malcom Morrison,
Moses Knap,
Jacobus oosterhoudt,
William Wood,
William Bliss,
hlfl
Frederick Z Countryman,
mark
John Saels,
David pembrook,
Jacob Hoogeboom,
Nathan Shelden,
Daniel Crane,
William bedell,
Daniel Chase,
Tallman Chase,
Enoch Hoag,
John Session to John McKesson.
[Miscel. Pap. 37: 461.]
Westminster, 4"" Septem' 1777.
Sir : it gave me peculier satisfaction when I found not only by your letter but
by the Resolves you therein mention that our affairs have been upon the Carpet in
Congress but it by no means answers the end (at Present) to stop the progres of
the faction respecting a new State. I would have sent you one of the Connecticut
Papers wherein is contained the Construction those people put upon the Resolves
of Congress, but I conclude you have seen it so that it will be kneedless if they had
Resolve^ they would break their necks if they Did not Desist. I dont Now but
those people might have thought they were in earnest but the Hon'' Congress and
Council of this State will become more sencable (I trust) of the Temper and Dispo-
sition that actuates those people than they have been and I am sorry they hant
before now if it had been seen sooner it in all Probability might have been Effectual
but the Event now I am unable fully to Determin altho I can conjecture & is what
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I should Dread, my opposition has rendered my situation somewhat unhappy at
Present but trust shall find the old maxim true in the end (viz) honesty is the best
polacy. I have been a sort of a micaiah in the aifair and I beleive many would be
glad I were in the house of Jonathan and have reason to expect this will be my fate
if something is not done verry soon for I find I am highly threatned but if sumthing
is not Done soon shall be obliged to give up the Point. As to News I have nothing
special to write only it is a verry sickly time among us and in Neighbouring Towns
should be glad of a Line from you whereby I may understand what your Seutemens
are abought our affairs as I want to act with safety and prudence both for my self,
State and Country.
Sir, I am with Due respect your most obedient serv'
JOHN SESSIONS.
Bond of John JBradt.
[Miscel. Pap. 37 : 421.]
Know all men by these Presents that we Bernardus Bratt & John Bratt of the
County of Albany are held & firmly Bound unto Peter Van Brugh Livingston Esqr
as Treasurer of the State of New York in the sum of one thousand Pounds current
money of the said State for the payment whereof well & truly to be made we bind
our selves, our heirs, Executors & Administrators jointly and severally firmly by
these presents sealed with our seals d.ited the first Day of September 1777.
Whereas the above John Bratt hath been apprehended as having been guilty of
inimical Practice against the united American States & confined on Board the fleet
Prison from whence he is now discharged. The Condition of the above obligation
is such that if the said John Br.at do and shall in future faithfully demean himself as
a good subject of the State of New York, Then the above obligation to be void
else to remain in full force.
BERNARDUS BRAT,
JOHN BRAT.
Sealed & delivered in the presence of
Rob' Benson.
The words do and in future were first interlined.
An Ordinance
To prevent the discharge of those prisoners who shall not be indicted and tried in
the Supreme Court of judicature for the State of New York at their next
sessions. Read So approved P. M, Sept' 8"' 1777.
[MisceLPap. 37: 409.]
Whereas the Term of July last past stands adjourned to the Second Tuesday in
this month of Sep' and
Whereas by reason of the shortness of the said Term and the vast Number of
prisonei-s now under arrest & confim' in the Common Go.il of the County of Ulster
and on Board certain Vessels appointed as prisons for the purpose and who stand
charged some of them with divers high Crimes and offences and others of them with
being inimical to this State and whose going at large will be dangerons to the same.
It will be impossible for the said Supream Court in the Course of the said Term to
deliver the said Goal and other prisons of all the prisoners according to the ordinary
Forms of Law without manifest danger to the Safety of this Statc'^ Be it tfierefore
and it hereby is ordained and Declared by this Council that the said Goal and other
prisons shall not be delivered by the s'" court at the s* Term of such of the said
prisoners as shall not be indicted and tryed in and during the said Term anv Law,
Usage or Custom to the Contrary thereof in any wise notwithstanding.
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lieport on Memorial of the Committee of Orange County,
[Miscel. Pap. 39 : 283.]
The Sub-Coramittee to -whoni was refered the memorial from Orange County, and
the Resolutions of the Committee of Dutches County Requesting a Regulation for
the Sale of Salt, Pursuant to the Resolutions of Congress of the 30"' of May last
have according to Order taken the Same into Consideration and agreed to the fol-
lowing Preamble & Resolutions, which are Submitted.
Whereas the General Committees of several of the Counties within this State with
a view to promote the Publick Service hav6 prohibited the Sale or removal of the
Salt which was Stored in the Said Counties and it is represented to this Conven-
tion, that the Inhabitants of these Counties are in great distress for want of Salt and
that the Quantities now in store will afford them but a very Slender supply for which
they have sollicited the General Committees with the most earnest Importunity, and
Whereas the Honourable Congress of the United States by their Resolution
passed the 30"" of May, have recommended it to the Committees of Observation &
Inspection in the United Colonies so to regulate the price of Salt, as to prevent
unreasonable Exactions on the part of the Seller, having due regard to the difficulty
and Risk of Importation ; Subject however to such Regulat' as had been, or should
hereafter be made, by the Legislatures of the respective Colonies and the General
Committee of the County of Dutches, and some of the Inhabitants of the County of
Orange having applied for the Directions of the Convention of this State with
respect to the Distribution of the Salt reserved in those Counties, among the neces-
sitous Inhabitants.
Resolved therefore that an Equal Distribution as near as may be, shall be made
amongst th» Inhabitants of the Respective Counties, of all the Salt which may be
found in any store within each respective County in this State, and to prevent
unreasonable Exactions .and Extortion on the one hand to do Justice to the Owners
of the Salt on the other hiind.
That the Respective Committees of each County appoint as many persons jis they
shall judge proper.
Resolved that men be appointed in Each County to take charge of all the
Salt in Each County and that the persons so appointed give Publick notice by
advertisements throughout the Counties, That they will on such sett Days, not
Exceeding Three Days in Every week attend to Distribution of said Salt, in the
maner & form Following : 6 Quarts to every Soul in a family, and the Commissary
so appointed as aforesaid be Impowered to Exact and to Administer an Oath, to
the Head of Each Family That shall appear for his proportion of said Salt, The
number of persons in his or her family and the Quantity they already have, and if
the Quantity they have shall not amount to their Quota as aforesaid. Then the
Commissary shall furnish them with so much as shall make up such Quantay as is
before prescribed.
Resolved that the person or persons So appointed shall not receive Exceeding
thirteen shillings pr Bushell for said Salt which They shall pay to the Owners or
or order within ten Days after the Sale of the Same.
Order for the better guarding the Prisoners in the Fleet Prison.
[Miscel. Pap. 31: 761.]
Sep 5 1777.
M' Pebsident: I move that Cap' Schonmaker do make immediately a Return of all
the men in his company as well officers as soldiers and the time of their Inlistmeut
also that he cause all such of them as arc not on Duty to be paraded at six o clock
this afternoon at the Court house, Rendering an aco' of such as Do not appear.
Ordered that Cap' Sohoonmaker send a Leiu' one Serga' one Corporal «& 1 3 men
to the fleet prison to gaurde the prisoners under the Direction of the Warden and that
they be Relieved every 24 houre, another officer with one Serga' one Coporal & 13
privates to mount gaiu'd at the Court house to gaurd the Prisoners there, also to
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keep out two centinals at the powder house and other proper places at his Discre-
tion, Directing them to keep on .their feet with their fireloclis in their hands and not
to go to exceed 20 yards from s^ posts, and every two hours a Serga' or Corporal
go round and relieve the centeries and betweene the hours of twelve and four in the
morning, a commissioned officer to go the rounds to see that the centinels do their
Duty, and one of the officers make a morning Report of the occurrancies that
happen every night during the absence of the Goveruer to the Council or Legis-
lature for the time being, also that all such as are not on Duty be duly convened
at six o clock in the morning & six in the afternoon ou the green, keeping them
at least one hour under arms each time.
Mesolved that the warden of the fleet prison cause all prisoners on board the fleet
to be put below Deck at sun Down every evening, Locking all the cabin Doors &
scuttle, baring the gratings of the main Hatches and no prisoner be sufiered to come
on Deck untill sun Rise the next morning on any pretence whatever.
Petition of Capt. Samuel Paine.
[Petitions, 33 : 306.]
To the Honourable the Council of Safety for the State of New York.
The Petition of Samuel Paine, humbly sheweth,
That in order to serve my country the more faithfully in that trust that was
reposed in me I disengaged myself from my own particular concerns by disposing
of my affairs in such sort as to have no other Business to pursue and that as matters
now stand with me since the disbanding of Major Wheelock, Except the Honour-
able Council should be pleased to interpose must be greatly to my Damage. Now
gentlemen your Petitioner request that you take my case into your serious consid-
eration and either let me be continued in your sarvice or by some other mode which
you in your wisdom shall think reasonable and just grant me some Amends as my
Expenses has been very great, have pursued no other Business only striving to com-
pleat my company for allmost five months, and in my Last journey Lost my hors.
Gentlemen your compliance to this my Petition will much oblige your humble
servant. SAMUEL PAINE.
Kingston, 8"" Sep' 1111.
News from the Northern Army.
[Miscel. Pap. 36 : 602.]
That the Northern Army is two to one of the Enemy, 6000 men 300 stat. at Tie.
endeavouring to get their Cannon down, 500 Ind" with Burg' 200 left him ; only
300 left, last ret. 5089 — Militia uncertain. Nixen with Warner, is expected with
4000 men. Genl Fermoi going to Cong, with Liberty from Genl Schuy"^ Arnold
resigned ; his resignation accepted. St Clair commands — Nixen has wrote a resig-
nation to Congress — Resignations owing to Discontents in the Army — New Eng*
men much displeased— Genl Schuyler ordered the Commissarys to deliver goods
indiscriminately — Oneida Indians s* at Council they would assist if a reinforcem*
was throun in.
An Ind"' said 200 Militia an advanced party were attacked by the Indians &
fled— Fisher advanced with a party— 11 Indians were killed on the spot— the loss
of Militia was by the first fire— 500 Militia pushed on— 200 returned— Warner at
Grants with 3000 men— Main Body of the Enemy at Fort Edward— took. 2 Battoe
men at Stillw' — party of the Enemy coming by the way of Bennington are
retreated — that the Officers with him are Gen' Fermoi's Brigade Major and a Cap'
of the Canadian Volunteers.
Tiv'"'^"'^'^'*^ °^ Friday 15 or 16 waggon load of Powder came from Still Water
to Albany— That on Thursday Gen' Orders directed all Baggage Except that [of]
Genl Officers was removed so' w*— That Colo Livingston is^at Johnstown— that he
exam' left the Army on Tuesday last— that the Detachm' he Exam' commanded is
now Comm" by Capt De Luce at StiUWater— That Colo. V Scaack left Albany on
Wednesday & returned on Thursday by orders.
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that a Council was to be held on Thursday & 600 of them were expected at
Albany in six days.
Reported by Canadian Prisoners that the Regulars & Brunswickers disagree —
fought at Skeensborrough ab' water out of a Well, That 60 Brunswickers 25 Regu-
lars were killed.
That he has Gen' Schuylers pass to go to Congress.
JPetition of Samuel Crygier.
[Assembly Pap. 1 : 21.]
To the Honorable the House of Assembly at Kingston.
The Petition of Simon Crygier jyiost Humbly sheweth,
That your Petitioner having been an officer in the Continental Service, and for
some past conduct which was heard at a General Court Martial your petitioner was
ordered to be Cashiered.
That your Petitioner is now confin'd in this Goal for some crime without any
Kind of Hearing ; that your Petitioner is willing to produce bail for his appearance
when called on, and willing to go as Volunteer in the Continental Service on any
Command — or any in manner willing to Satisfy any Demands if possible against
him which Reasons is the only Motive of Giving you Gentlemen this much Trouble
and Humbly Request That you'l be pleas'd to Consider his former Services, his long
Confinement in this Infamous character and in some manner Relieve him from
this Confinement & the Honour will be Ever Duly Esteem'd by. Gentlemen, y'
Petitioner, SIMON CRYGIER.
Kingston Goal, 22* September, \111.
Petition of the Inhabitants qf the Great ImhougJit.
[Associations, 30 : 540.]
To the Honb'" Council] of Safety of the State of New Tork.
The Petition of the Subscribers Inhabitants of Great imbought in Albany County
Humbly Sheweth,
That whereas the Late Honb'° Council] of Safety Generousely Provided a quantitee
of Salt for the use of this State to be Divided by Commissioners for the use of tlie
Inhabitants in General — & as only 9 Scheple was allowed for this District by sf,
Commissioners which was taken into possession by our Committe & upon Devision
only Extended at the rate of 2 quarts pr. head to the Members of said Committe
& the officers of the Regement to which we belong who live in this District — by
which Menes we are Deprived of this nesessary Articles Upon which Almost our
Very Lives so very much depend.
Therefore we most Earnestly beg Such measures may be Taken by Your Hon"'
Board as may Alvate our Present Nesessity & Furnish us with that much needed
article whilst as in Duty bound we Shall Ever Pray.
Zacharius Snyder,
Henry Person,
Peter Wilse,
James Person,
Aberham Person,
Peter Becker, juner.
Peter Becker,
John Beker,
John Person,
Chrystiaen Iileyer,
John Fiero,
John B. Dumond,
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Johannes Overbagh,
John Walker,
William Deuett,
Peter Lawrence,
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Petition of William Arnold.
[Petitions, 33 : 260.]
To the Honorable the Council of Safety for the State of New York.
The Petition of William Arnold of Marbletown, Ulster County, Humbly
Sheweth
That your Petitioner on the 1" of June was Employed by the Commissioners
appointed by the Convention of the State for carrying on the Rope works in Kings-
ton as Arietor [? Director] of that Business.
That your Petitioner at the Perticular Request of the said Commissioners tooks
he then was Master of for the purpose of carrying on the said work, which he could
not have done as there was not any thare to be got in the Stat.
That at the Burning of the Town of Kingston, your Petitioners said Tools were
destroyed to the Great Loss of your said Petitioner. Your Petitioner therefore
most humbly prays that the Honorable the Council of Safety will be graciously
pleased to take into their serious consideration his great loss, he has sustained in
the late fire and such Relief as the Honorable Hous shall in thare wisdom think
just and equitable. And your Petitioner as in duty Bound shall ever pray.
Parole of Lieutenant McDonell.
[Miscel. Pap. 36: 546.]
I Angus M^Doniild Lieutenant in the Si.Ytieth or Royal American Regiment Now
a prisoner to the United States of America and enlarged on my parole. Do promise
upon my word of Honor that I will continue within one Mile of the House of Jacobus
Ilardenburgh & in the Town of Hurley in the County of Ulster, and that I will
not do any Act, Matter or Thing whatsoever against the Interests of America ; and
further that I will remove hereafter to such Place as the Governor of the State of
New York or the President of the Council of Safety of tlie said State shall direct
and that I will observe this my parole until released, Exchanged or otherwise
ordered. ANGUS M<^DONELL.
Kingston, 12 Oct. \111.
Bond of John Van Wagenen.
[Miscel. Pap. 36: 540.]
Know all men by these presents that we Aert Van Wagenen of Marbletown in
Ulster County Farmer .and John Van Wagenen Jun' of the same pkce Cord
Wainer are held and firmly bound unto Pierre Van Cortlandt Esqr President of
the Council of Safety in the sum of five hundred pounds lawful money of New
York to be paid to the said Pierre Van Cortlandt or to his certain Attorney,
Executors, Administrators or Assigns ; for which Payment well & truely to be
made & done we bind oui'selves, our Heirs, Executors "& Administrators jointly &
severally, firmly by these presents.
Sealed with our Seals, and Dated this Twentieth day of October One Thousand
Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven.
The condition of the above obligation is such that if the above bound John Van
Wagenen Jun' shall & do well and truely in all things behave & demean himself as
good and faithfull subject of the State of New York, then the above obligation to be
void, otherwise to be and remain in full ibrce and Viitue.
AART VAN WAGENEN,
„ , , „ ^ ,. JOHN VAN WAGGENEN, J'
Sealed & Delivered m the presence of us,
Rob' Ben.son,
John M°Kesson.
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Declaration and Parole of Cadioallader Colden.
[Petitions, 33 : 313, 315.]
Do you in the presence of this Council acknowledge yourself to be a faithful! &
true subject to the Independent State of New York or a subject of the Crown of
Great Britain?
I shall ever look upon myself to be a faithful! & true subject to that State from
which I Receive Protection and tho' I am Bound by my oath of Aligeance to be a
subject to the Crown of Great Britain, yet as that Part of the Province of New
York in which I reside is now under an Independent Government Entitled the State
of New York I do hereby promise to be a true and faithful! subject to the Govern-
ment of the said State so long as it shall Remain an Independent State, and I reside
therein. CADWALLADER COLDEN,
Marbletown, Oct' 21" 1777.
I Cadwallader Colden, admitted by the Council of Safety of the State of New
York to be a prisoner of the said State upon my parole of Honor at the house of
Jacobus Hardenburgh in Hurley, to be confined to the said House and that part of
the Lott of Ground thereunto belonging which lies on the North side of the Public
Road, do hereby solemnly engage upon my parole of Honor to be a true prisoner
to the said State upon the Terms and within the Bounds above mentioned, and not
to depart from the same on any pretence whatsoever without the permission of the
said Council of Safety for the said State and that as such prisoner I will deliver
myself up to the said Council whenever required.
Dated this 21" day of October, 1777. CADWALLADER COLDEN".
Major Andrew Billings to .
[Uiacel. Pap. 36: 53S.]
POUGHKEEPSIE, Oct. 21" 1777.
Dear Sir : Last Satterday came to town Henry Dawkins on his way to Fishkill.
He has passes but suspected to be spurious for which I have confined him in Gole.
Should be glad to know whether his tools may be delivered to my care and him to
imploye in his branch. Meantime I am with esteem
S' your very humble Servt AND'' BILLINGS.
State of JBwgoyne's Army on its Surrender.
[MlsceL Pap. 36 : 662.]
British Prisoners by Capitulation, 2,442
Foreigners by Capitulation, 2,190
Sent to Canada, Canadians, Tories, &° 1,100
Gen' Burgoyne & Staff, amongst whom are four Members of Parliament, .... 12
Prisoners of war before surrender, 400
Sick & wounded, 598
Deserters, 300
Lost at Bennington, 1,220
Killed between the 17'" Sept' & 18'" Oct' 600
Taken at Tyconderoga, 413
Killed at Hubart Town & Fort Ann, 213
Killed in General Herkeman's Battle, 200
Total, 9,678
37 Brass Cannon, Royals Sb Mortars — A Number of Harnass & Ammunition
Implements compleat. "VYaggons.
5,000 Stand of Arms. 4 Brass Field Pieces at Bennington.
400 sets of Harnass. 4 Royals^" } at Fort Schuyler.
(The above is a Statement so far as concerns Burgoynes Army, &')
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Colonel JBiddle to Mrs. JBiddle.
[Miscel. Pap. 37 : 450.]
Camp White Pine, (?) Octob' 29'" [1777].
The Night before last The Hessians with near 3000 Men attempted to storm the
Fort at Red Bank were repulsed about 400 or 500 killed & wounded Count Dunop
his Brigade Major & upwards of 100 made Prisoner Their Cannon supposed to be
left in the Woods Yesterday a most severe Cannonad all the morning. Their
ships came up to the Cheveaux Defrize but were drove back with the loss of the
Augusta of 64 guns and a Frigate some say the Appollo but certainly two, of which
the Augusta is one I heard the Explosion at Germantown.
They determained to carry those Forts but such Another Repulse will drive them
off. We move a few Miles Tomorrow. Yours,
C, BIDDLE.
Petition of Lievt. McDondl.
[Petitions, 33 : 317.]
To The Honourable the Council of Safety of the State of New York.
The memorial of Lieu* Angus M'Donell of the 60'" Regiment, Sheweth,
That your memorialist's case is singularly hard haveing been a prisoner to the
Civil authority since the Commencement of the present war — sent to divers parts
and places of confinement at his own Expence, and having at the same time a wife
who for many years hath lost the use of Limbs, to be maintained and attended at
Albany, all this on the small pittance of his pay as Lieu' and not considerd by the
Military as under their directions, hath no prospect of Exchange or Release,
Restricted by parole from makeing bis case known to any of the British Generals.
The premises duely considerd, your memorialist hopes from the Candor & Human-
ity of your Honourable Board that yon will indulge him with the like permission
as hath been granted to several British oflBcers at the Commencement of the War,
that is to give him the oportunity and leave to Quite the American States with his
family under the same restrictions with those who went, or whatever other restric-
tions your Honourable Board may think proper.
To the Honourable the Council of Safety. ANGUS M'^DONELL,
HuELY, 27'" Oct' 1777. Lieu' 2" BaW 60" Begim'
JReport concerning Major John WheelocJc.
[Miscel. Pap. 39 : 359.]
Your Committee having consulted the minutes of the late Convention and that of
the Council of Safety relative to the appointment &c of Major John Wheelock by
which as well as by every information they have received concerning the same, it
appears to them that the said Major John Wheelock has not fulfilled his conti-act
with this State, by raising a corps of men consisting of 150 within the time limited
although at his request the said time was twice protracted to a longer day. That
the oflSoers commissioned in the said Corps was the Major, under him were Cap'
paine & Lieut Wheelock. That Capt paine has done his Duty & has had his
ace" audited. That Lieut. Wheelock & part of non-commissioned officers & pri-
vates belongs to Capt Paine. That another part of a company under the command
of Capt paine arrived at Kingston, and were put under the command of Capt
Schoonmaker until the said pain should return to from the Northward whither he
was sent by the late Council of Safety to collect the remainder of the said company,
and that the said men so put under the command of Capt Schoonmaker soon after
deserted. Therefore
JResolved that the said major Wheelock do forthwith attend on the Auditor Gen-
eneral of this State and account to him for the several Sums of Money adv.inced to
the said Major Wheelock out of the Treasury of this State to enable him to raise
the" said Corps destined to be commanded by him.
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Colonel Hoornbeek to the Officer of the Guard at Marbletovm.
[MisoeLPap. 3Y: 452,453.]
The prisoners I do hereby send you who were taken up this morning (as they
were lurking about) by two of my Neabears upon Examining of them two of them
to wit Robert M'^Guire and Charles Grey as they cal them selves were as they say
Desserted from the King of England Ai-mey and the other two Joseph Johnson
and Duncan Cambel as they Cal them selves I asked them (after a long Discourse)
if they were wiling to swear of all allegiance to the King of England and swear
true allegiance to the free and Independent States of America answered and said
that they were wiling to swear to take up no arms on either side so that I am verry
suspicious that they are Deserters from our Army or otherwise tories going about
on some Evil Design which is the Reason of my sending them to the guard house
as Witness my hand the 2'' day November 1777. .
JACOB HOORNBEEK, Coll'
To the Commanding Officer of the Guard att Joh' Haiks (or Wicks) in Marbletown.
Examination of Four Prisoners sent down last night by Coll Jacob Hoornbeek who
Call themselves Charles Gray, Robert M'Guire, Duncan Campbell and Joseph
Johnson on the 3'' Novem' 1777.
Charles Gray says he was Born at Cromorthy in Scotland is 29 years of age has
been in the British service in the 48"' Reg* Cap' Elmenstones Com^ for 10 years and
in America 4 years and at Fort Schuyler since last March till ab' 12 weeks ago when
he Deserted the Enemy, was in Fort Schuyler once, See Coll Gansevort at Fort
Dayton and has been ab' ever since in and around Albany and never was asked for
a pass or Examined by any Person, that he met with Rob' M'^Guire last Saturday
Fortnight ab' a mile or two this side of Albany and with Campbell and Johnson on
the Tuesday following ab' 8 mile from Albany.
Rob' M'=Guire says he was Born at Inniskillen in Ireland, is 29 years of age, has
been in the British Service in the 62'"' Reg' Cap' Bumberrys Com'' for 12 years past,
came over with the Reg' last May a year and Deserted Burgoines Army on a Thurs-
day as a Battle happened the next day. Met with Ch' Gray ab' 3 weeks after 8
miles from Albany and with Duncan Campbell & Joseph Johnson a day or two
after and the reason of their going as far back as Mumbaucus was Esopus Creek
being so high that they could not pass.
Duncan Campbell says he was Born in the Highlands of Scotland came over in
one of Bucchannons Vessels ab' 4 years ago, is 29 years of age, lived for some time
at Albany till he went to Salsburry, works as a Coalman, where he remained the
greatest part of last year, and then returned again to Albany, which he left last
Saturday week, niet with Gray and M^Guire ab' 8 miles from Albany and with
Johnson a short time after.
Joseph Johnson says he was Born in Staffijrdshire in England. Came over to
America ab' 10 years ago, is 56 years of age, and has a wife and seven children at
the White Hall farm near Albany which he left last Tuesday or Wednesday week
on ace* of a Quarrell with his wife. Met with Gray & M'Guire ab' 8 miles from
Albany & Campbell short after, that they all got to Chandeacon before they see any
Person to make an Enquiry of the Road.
Petition of Philemon HaUsted.
[Petitions, 33; 328.]
To the Honorable Counseal and Committy of Safty.
Gentlemen : I sent a Petion to you some Days ago I hope you will not forget
me. I Rote upon what term I was willing to do, I hope you will take the mat'ter
into considirasion if you plese gentlemen I should be glad to have a hearing I have
a gret Desiar to se my family again. If I can git my discharg my family will be
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verry oneasy about me for they dont now wheare I am they will think I am gon to
herford my wife will go thear to see me and to no Purpis that ont be. It is a great
distance from my family, In Weschester County at Rye, my Respect to you.
PHILEMON HALLSTED.
Nov' 4"' 1111.
Cadwdttader Golden to the Council of Safety.
[Miscel. Pap. i1 : 438.1
HuKLBT, Nov' 7*" 1777.
Hon" Sir : I was in hopes my Letter to you of the 31'' of Oct' (if attentively con-
sidered) would have Produced a more favorable answer than that of my being sent
into Dutches County as p' order cf the Councill of the S"" Ins* which a serjant just
now Produced to me. I have Prevailed on the Serg* to Delay taken me off till
Morning (and to be the Bearer of this) that I might have opert^ to apply to your
Humanity once more. That sence I may not be addmitted to remain on my own
farm as Desired (and against which I can conceive no Plauseble objection) I Beg
that I may have Leave to go to See my family and I hereby Promise to Deliver
myself to the gent" mentioned in the orders of Council at any Day they shall appoint
and am S' yours & the Councill, Most Humble Ser'
CADWALLADER COLDEN.
P. S. If the Councill See Proper to grant me my Request and will give the same
indulgence to Mr Roeluft Elting I will be Bound for his faithfuU Performance.
To the President of the Hon"' Council of Safety.
President Laurens to Governor Glinton.
[Assembly Pap. 32 : 23.]
IiT CoNGKESs, Nov. 17, 1777.
Congress having agreed upon a plan of Confederation for securing the freedom,
sovereignty, and independence of the United States, authentic copies are now trans-
mitted for the consideration of the respective Legislatures.
This business, equally intricate and important, has in its progress been attended
with uncommon embarassments and delay which the most anxious solicitude and
persevering diligence could not prevent. To form a permanent union accommodated
to the opinion and wishes of the Delegates of so many States differing in habits,
produce, commerce, and internal polic, was found to be a work which nothing but
time and reflection, conspiring with a disposition to conciliate, could mature and
accomplish.
Hardly is it to be expected that any plan in the variety of provisions essential
to our union, should exactly correspond with the maxims and political views of
every particular State. Let it be remarked, that after the most careful inquiry and
the fullest information, this is proposed as the best which could be adapted to the
circumstances of all, and as that alone which affords any tolerable prospect of a
general ratification.
Permit us then earnestly to recommend these articles to the immediate and dis-
passionate attention of the Legislatures of the respective States. Let them be
candidly reviewed under a sense of the difficulty of combining in one general system
the various sentiments and interests of a Continent divided into so many sovereign
and independent communities under a conviction of the absolute necessity of uniting
all our councils and all our strength to maintain and defend our common liberties —
let them be examined with a liberality becoming brethren and fellow-citizens sur-
rounded by the same imminent dangers, contendmg for the same illustrious prize
and deeply interested in being for ever bound and connected together by ties the
most intimate and indissoluble ; and finally, let them be adjusted with the temper
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and magnanimity of wise and patriotic legislators, who, while they are concerned
for the prosperity of their own more immediate circle are capable of rising superior
to local attachments, when they may be incompatible with the safety, happiness and
glory of the General Confederacy.
We have reason to regret the time which has elapsed in preparing this plan for
consideration — with additional solicitude we look forward to that which must be
necessarily spent before it can be ratified. Every motive loudly calls upon us to
hasten its conclusion.
More than any other consideration — it will confound our foreign enemies, defeat
the flagitious practices of the disaffected, strengthen and confirm our friends, support
our public credit, restore the value of our money, enable us to maintain our fleets
and armies, and add weight and respect to our councils at home and to our treaties
abroad. In short, this salutary measure can no longer be deferred. It seems essen-
tial to our very existence as a free people, and without it, we may soon be con-
strained to bid adieu to Independence, to Liberty and Safety — ^blessings which
from the justice of our cause and the favor of our Almighty Creator, visibly mani-
fested in our protection, we have reason to expect, if, in an humble dependence on
His divine providence we strenuously exert the means which are placed in our
power.
To conclude, if the Legislature of any State shall not be assembled, Congress
recommends to the Executive Authority to convene it without delay ; and to each
respective Legislature it is recommended to invest its delegates with competent
powers ultimately in the name and behalf of the State to subscribe articles of con-
federation and perpetual union of the United States, and to attend Congress for
that purpose on or before the tenth day of March next.
By order of Congress,
HENRY LAURENS, -President.
His Excellency George Clinton, Esq., for the Legislature of the State of New York.
(A true copy) Exam'' by Robt. Benson, Clk of Senate of the State of New York.
Deposition of Michael Devon.
[Miscel. Pap. 37 : 432.]
Maebletown, Saturday Night, 8"" Nov. 1111.
Michael Devon of the precinct of New Paltz being duly sworn deposeth and
saith That on Wednesday the Fifteenth of October last a Certain Captain Clark
belonging to the Enemy came to the landing belonging to the Deponent and pre-
sented a firelock at him desired him to come aboard his boat. That the Deponent
then went on board the said boat because he could not help himself. That the
deponent was then asked if he had heard any news about Burgoyne to which he
replied that he had for that he had heard that Burgoyne had retreated beyond the
Fish Creek & that our people had taken some Guns from him to which some of the
enemys answered it was a damned lie. The Deponent was then asked if he stood for
the King ; he answered he did and partly for the Country, they told him he was
reported as a damned Reble and ought to be hang'd on the yard arm ; but since he
the Deponent and his wife were at home they would not burn his house otherwise
they would have burnt his house and Barn to ashes. That the Deponent was
carried uj) to Sahatie and then to New York in a row Galley without stopping by
the way excepting at the Cheveux du frize where the Galley stayed for about a day
and a half That when arrived at New York the Deponent was immediately put
on board the Commodore man of war of fifty guns. That on the complaint of the
Deponent for want of clothes and of his being an old man of sixty years of age he
was sent ashore to General Jones who asked his name. That a woman at that time
interposing with a complaint against a soldier the deponent took the opportunity
and escaped to the house of Andrew Loshe behind the College where he staid four
days and exchanged clothes with the said Loshe while he stayed at his house. That
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he re-exchanged clothes with said Loshe and on a Sunday evening the 2* instant
about 7 o'clock he got a canoe and about 12 o'clock the same night landed near
Port Lee traveling through the mountains to Tappen then took the public road and
traveled to Clarkstown where he was challenged by Continental officer and giving
them satisfaction Major John Smith gave him a pass to Esopus. That the Depo-
nent went to Kings ferry being the best road and crossing the ferry he landed at
Verplanck's Point where he found two officers who desired him to go and inform
Gen' Putnam that he was come from New York, whilst the Deponent was going to
the Generals he met an officer who went with him to the Gen'' Quarters and was
there examined by one of the Generals aid de camps who gave the deponent another
pass to carry him to Doctor Bards which is almost opposite to the Deponents house
where he arrived on Wednesday night last.
The deponent further saith that when he got down to New York there was about
100 Transports vessels and 5 men of war in the north river; that by the time he
left New York there lay about 70 transports in the said River with the 5 ships of
war and that he saw several at the watering place. That he heard from the afore-
said Loshe that several transports with soldiers had gone off while the Deponent
was in town, to the Delaware. That the Deponent saw between six and seven
hundred regulars on parade in New York about the half which were Hessians. That
while the Deponent was on board the Galley going to New York news was brought
that General Putnam had by one shot from Doctor Bords land killed a Lieut and 5
privates ; that another Lieut was shot through the head at Livingston's Manor and
That Capt Clark and six men on setting fire to Teunis Houghtalings house near the
strand at Esopus were terrible burned by the explosion of some gun powder which
they said had been in the said house. The Deponent saith that about a dozen of
large cannon about 18 pounders were mounted at the Bridwell. That he had heard
that a number of the green Coat troops had marched to Kings Bridge and were
making forts there and that they were much afraid of an attack from the Yankees
and further this deponent saith not. MIKEL DEVON.
Sworn before me the day above written
Rob' Haepbr.
Objections of Cadwallader Colden and Roelof Elting.
[Petitions, 33 : 326.]
Cadwallader Colden & RuUoff Elting object to their signing the Paroles pro-
duced to them by Mess" Thompson & Miller for this express Reason, viz, that
they are not Conformable to the order of the Council of Safety upon which they are
founded. The order directs that we shall be confined on Parole until the further
order of this Council or the Legislature of the State, whereas the Parole mentions
only the Legislature, so that should the Legislature be long in meeting or sett at a
distance which would render an application to them difficult, we apprehend we
might in that case be still much longer under confinement, we allso could wish that
the gentlemen to whose care we are assigned had it put in their power (in case of
any suden emerjency such as sickness in either of our familys or the Like) to give us
leave of absence for a time for if the Council of Safety should Remove to a more
Distant Place, an applycation to them on such occasion would be attended with Dif-
ficulty & Loss of time. We also should be glad to have our Limits a Litle in-
larged but this last is not a matter that gives us much concern.
CADWALLADER COLDEN.
Nov' 10'" 1777. ROELOF JOSIAS ELTINGE.
N. B. We give our words to Mess" Thompson & Miller to abide at the house
they should appoint till they could hear from the Council of Safety, and they
promised to write to the Council & send a coppy of the above w"*" it seems they
nave not yet done.
Nov' 16'"
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Oath of Allegiance by Abraham Burghardt.
[Misoel. Pap. 37 : 436.]
I Abraham Burghardt of Barrington in the State of Massachusetts Bay do
Bolemnly swear in the Presence of Almighty God that I will to the utmost of my
Power maintain and defend the Freedom and Independence of the United States of
America. ABRAHAM BURGHARDT.
November 20"" 1777.
Bond of Walter Livingston.
[Miscel. Pap. 31 : 427.]
Know all men by these Present That I Walter Livingston Esquire of the Manor
of Livingston in the State of New Yorl? am held and firmly bound unto Peter Van
brugh Livingston Treasurer of the said State in the sum of five hundred Pounds
lawfull Money of the said State to be paid to the said Peter Van burgh Livingston
his Executors, Administrators or Assigns for the use of the said State. For pay-
ment whereof I bind myself my Heirs, Executors & Administrators firmly by these
Presents. Sealed with my Seal Dated the eighteenth day of November in the year
of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven — 1777.
Whereas John Patterson Esquire late Collector of the Port of Philadelphia and
now a Prisoner in the Manor of Livingston hath upon his application obtained per-
mission from the Council of Safety of this State to pass to the City of New York to
solicit an Exchange of himself for Major Hatfield, Captain Abraham Van Dyck,
William Miller of Westchester County, Garret Van Wagennen and Wynant Van
Zandt of the City of New York or either of them or such other Persons as the
Governor of this Stat for the time being shall appoint and whereas the above
bounden Walter Livingston Esquire has consented to become bound as surety for
the said John Patterson that in case such Exchange cannot be efifected that he the
said John Patterson will appear and surrender himself again as a Prisoner Now
therefore the Condition of the above obligation is such that if the said John Pat-
terson shall not be Exchanged for the said Major Hatfield, Captain Abraham Van
Dyck, William Miller of Westchester County, Garret Van Wagenen and Wynant
Van Zandt of the City of New York or either of them or such other Person as the
Governor of this State for the Time being shall appoint and shall then appear and
surrender himself again to the Governor of this State for the time being whenever
thereunto required by the Governor of this State for the time being or within four
Months after notice of such Requisition to the said Walter Livingston then the
above obligation to be void else to remain in full force.
WALTER LIVINGSTON.
Sealed and Delivered in the
presence of
Rob' Bensost, '
John M'Kesson.
Oath of Allegiance of Thomas Storm.
[Miscel. Pap. 37 : 423.]
I Thomas Storm late of Kinderhook District now of Claverack District in the
County of Albany do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God that I will
bear true faith & allegiance to the State of New York and in all things behave
myself and do my Duty as a good & faithfull subject of the said State ought to do
so help me God Dated this 22'' day of November 1777.
THO^ STORM,
Sworn this 22^ day of November 1777, Before me,
Evert Banckee.
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Petition of Isaac Van VlecJc.
[Petitions, 33: 321.]
To the Honb'' the Council of Safety for the State of New York.
The Petition of Isaac Van VIeck, Humbly Sheweth,
That in consequence of your Resolve of the 19"" Oct' last, discharging your Peti-
tioner from confinement & permitting him to go at large he returned home where
he has Remained ever since, that your Petitioner is again under a Necessity of
applying to your Honb'" Board having been credibly informed that the Commis-
sioners of Sequestration are going to proceed to the sale of your Petitioners Estate
under a supposition that your order aforesaid does not Exempt him from the penalty
of Confiscation, but as your Petitioner humbly concieves that the said order admit-
ting him to his personal liberty does intend & Necessarily imply that his former
conduct was to be buried in oblivion and that his Estate should be preserved to
him. He humbly prays your Honb" Board will signify to your Petitioner your
sense of this matter so as to enable him to remove any Doubts which the Commis-
sioners may have relative to it. And your Petitioner shall ever Pray.
Nov' 27"- 1 777. ISAAC VAN VLECK,
Council of Safety to Robert Livingston.
[Miscel. Pap. 37 : T53.]
In Council of Safety, 28 Nov. 1777.
SiK : A formal complaint has been lodged before the Council against you charg-
ing you with selling your Bar Iron at £17 p' Hundred and refusing even to dispose
of it at that price except only in Exchange for Produce. Justice requires that you
should be informed of this accusation and that you should be allowed an oppertu-
nity of defending yourself.
For Resolutions of the Council, See Journal N. T. Frov. Cong. I: 1090.
Francis L. Lee to Governor Clinton.
[Assembly Pap. 32 : 7.]
Wae Office, Dec' 1777.
SiK : It is with great concern I inform your Excellency, on Behalf of a Committee
of Congress appointed in addition to the Board of War, of the alarming situation
of the Army from the want of Provisions which have produced from General Wash-
ington several Letters expressing his apprehension that unless speedily relieved it
must " starve, dissolve or disperse.''''
Congress having directed the Committee to adopt effectual measures for imme-
diately removing the imminent Danger with which we are threatened, they esteem
it their Duty to request in the most urgent Manner that you will be pleased without
any Delay to cause all the cattle which can possibly be collected within your State
forthwith to be taken and sent forward under proper conductors to General Wash-
ington's Army without Delay, paying to the persons from whom the cattle are so
taken as yourself and the Council of Safety shall deem reasonable, and drawing
upon Congress for the necessary sums or giving them certificates expressing the
quality, age and weight so taken as nearly as possible, which certificates will be
hereafter paid at such prices as shall be fixed on by the Convention of the Commit-
tees of the States to be held agreeably to the Recommendation of Congress of the
22* Nov' last.
The Committee have likewise to request that you will give your utmost assistance
to Mr. J. Cuyler, Commissary of Northern Department in laying up plentiful maga-
zines of Flour and Pork in such parts of the State as shall be thought best adapted
for that purpose, and that you will likewise be pleased to co-operate for the same
purposes with the Govenor and Council of Connecticut who are desired to super-
intend the Commissary Department on the East side of Hudson's River.
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The Middle Department is exhausted of Cattle fit for the use of the Army, & thr
obstructions which have been met with in removing a timely and sufiicient supply
of Salt from the Eastern States have baffled all Prospects of laying in any largp
Quantities of Pork in the States of Pennsylvania & Maryland. Without therefore
the most Speedy Exertions are made use of immediately to throw in a supply of
cattle to General Washington's Army and to lay up Magazines immediately the most
fatal consequences cannot but ensue.
The vigorous Exertions made by the State of New York at a period when the
affaii's of America wore the most alarming aspect, aiford us the most pleasing
assurances that at this Crisis their Exertions in the Great Cause will not be exceeded
by any State in the Union which has been wrote to on this occasion by the Com
mittee.
I have the honor to be with great respect your very obe^' serv'
FRANCIS LIGHTFOOT LEE.
His Excellency George Clinton, Esq.
[A true copy : Ex'd by Robebt Benson, Clk.J
Case of William JT. ImcUow.
[Miscel. Pap. 36: 654]
Dec. 1, 1111.
The Commissioners of Sequestration for the Lower District of the County of
Albany beg leave to Lay before the Hon"' Council of Safety the following Cases
Viz:
The case of William H. Ludlow in Regard to the Effects of Mess" Shaw & Lud-
low, stated by Judge Morris <fc Will"" H. Ludlow in the paper N° 1, Together with
the Resolutions of the Committee of Albany which the paper N" 2 is a Copy.
The Commissioners conceiving the effects of said Shaw & Ludlow to come under
their Cognizance have once and again called on William H. Ludlow & Henry Lud-
low to give them information of said goods, they having Refused to give any other
information than what is contained in said paper N° 1 which is no way satisfactory
to the Commissioners, and although the Commissioners have a Power to Committ
said Ludlow untill they shall give more perfect information, yet they conceive their
might some mischief arise from the Resolution of the Committee on such Committ-
ments without the opinion of the Council fii-st had thereon & the Commissioners
being accused (by the common People) of Discrimination in Proceeding to take
the Effects of the poorer people, and leaving the aforesaid effects in the State above
mentioned, are therefore constrained to Beg the direction of Council in the Premises,
it may be added to the above Relation made by Judge Morris s* Ludlow pleads said
Shaw did obtain from the Convention an Exempt from Military Duty for which and
the above Reasons they conceive those Effects to be out of the Pale "of the Commis-
sioners Instructions and is the Reason they wont Discouver them.
The said Commissioners further want to know what they shall do in the case
where the Estate of a Person with the Enemy Lieth in common with another Per-
son Resident on said Estate. Also whether the Commissioners are fully impowered
to open houses, sellers, or the ground as the case may be on their having knoledge
or cause of Suspicion of goods being secreted their.
The Commissioners further beg leave to acquaint your Honor that they find the
allowance made them for wages & Expences is not equal to their expences alone.
(No. 1.)
[Miscel. Pap. 36 : 638.]
Richard Morris, William Henry Ludlow & Henry Ludlow being respectively
Sworn depose & say as follows Viz : Richard Morris deposeth & saith that as he
understood at the time that Shaw & Ludlow & Ludlow entered into partnership
the Stock and Business of the old Gentleman & Thomas Ludlow who was acting in
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the Bakehouse business for the family was to be thrown into one, & that the old
tfentleman's family was to be so far benefited under it as to receive an ample, Hand-
some & Competent supply from the advantages arising from their Trade, that Early in
the partnership Thomas Ludlow showed a dislike to the Union & desired the firm
of the House to be changed & that he would be content with the Bakering Business
& what he could do for himself & family (he being then married) otherwise, that
in consequence of that Determination the firm of the house was altered to Ludlow
& Shaw, that the Business was carried on under that firm Ss the Deponent Con-
ceives that the old Gentleman, his Wives father & his family had a certain Interest
in the business if they were successfull, and this Deponent further saith, that when
the Old Lady the Mother in law of this Deponent died in January last was a
Twelve month, that soon after the family came from New York to this Deponents
farm in Westchester, that while they were there he frequently re-
origiMi draft daily. ccived from Mess" Shaw & Ludlow Spirits, Wine & Necessarys even
beaf, and he thinks Veal & Mutton for the support and aid of the
family, that in March following Mr. William H. Ludlow came to Spitendevill with
his Sloop & took the family then Consisting of Eight persons off &
The wiy then were brought them to Claverack. that the Deponent has heard <fe be-
lieved it to be true that the family furniture and clothing are brought
up to Claverack & that as farr as Mess" Shaw & Ludlows circumstances would admitt
thej'^ have Lodged property belonging to the Company to answer the calls of the
family During the present troubles, haveing directed the disposal of them as fast as
the family Exegenceys should require them & this Deponent further saith that he
has with him a child of M' Shaw for which he conceives he has a right to call on
M' William H. Ludlow to supply him with necessarys for & in case he hath them
not, to supply him with Money for the purchas of them & this Deponent further
saith that he is Merchant & has it not his Power to answer Directly as to the
articles he never having been Employ'' Directly or Indirectly in the conveyance or
carriage of any thing.
And William H.Ludlow being duly Sworn Deposeth &, saith that the preceeding
narrative of Richard Morris touching the family of Messrs Ludlow Shaw are trew
to the best of his Knowledge & belief with the addition that a quantity of the
family Lands Laying in Orange County were sold & the moneys arising therefrom
being £3000 or more went into the Stock of Trade to further the Business of the
House. That he has rec* the family furniture & the clothing of such of the family
as are with him — with some articles of Merchandize which are entrusted with him
to Dispose of & supply the neces.sary Calls of the family. A true Copy of the
Original Draft Examiued by R" MORRIS.
(No. 2.)
[Miseel Pap. 37 : 425.]
Albany Committee Chamber, November 22^ 1777.
Upon the Representation of a state of Facts relative to the propriety of Shaw &
Ludlow now in the possestion of William^ H. Ludlow of Claverack.
Resolved that it be Recomended to the Commissioners for Sequestering the Effects
of persons gone over to the Enemy in the Southern District of this County to
Desist from any further proceedings Respecting the said Effects of Shaw & Ludlow
as above recited untill such times as the opinion of the Councill of Safety can be had
thereon not exceeding one month. ICxtracts from the Minutes,
MAT VISCHER, Sec"
Resolutions of the Committee of Ulster County.
[Misoel. Pap. 31 : 239.]
New Paltz, y' 2 Dec' 1777.
In General Committee for the County of Ulster.
A Resolution of the Council of Safety for the State of New York of y" 11"" No-
vember 1777 for the appointment of Commissioners for granting Licenses for the
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Transportation of Flour &c., being laid before the Committee for the County of
Ulster.
Resolved That Messrs Daniel Bevier of Marble Town, Daniel Graham of the
New Paltz, Thomas Palmer of Newburgh, & James Hunter of Shawengonk, Yeo
man, be and they are hereby appointed Commissioners for the purpose aforesaid.
Resolved that Maj Joseph Hasbrouck be appointed Chairman Pro Temp, for the
Purpose of administering the Oath to the said Commissioners agreeable to the
Resolution of the Council aforesaid.
I do hereby certify the above to be the True Proceedings of the General Com
mittee for the County of Ulster concerning the appointment of Commissioners.
By oi'der of the Committee,
DAN'' GRAHAM, Chairman.
Petition of Catherine Kittd.
[Petitions, 33 : 439.]
To the Honourable the Council of Safety for the State of New York.
The Petition of Catharine Kittel, Humbly Sheweth,
That your Petitioner is the wife of Andrus Kittel who is gone over to the Enemy
in consequence of which his Estate is now seized by the Commissioners of Seques-
tration, and as she supposes will shortly be disposed of. That your Petitioner has
ever during this unhappy war been friendly and well affected to the American
cause, and has frequently endeavoured to disuade her husband from his Evil course
and repeatedly warned him of the impending ruin and destruction that would be
the inevitable consequences of the unnatural part he was acting, all which she is
abundantly able to prove by a variety of circumstances and a number of Evidences
of undoubted veracity. That some of the Estate now seized is derived from and
she thinks in equity appertains to her, to lose which and be reduced to Poverty and
want with a lame and infirm child thro' the misconduct of her Husband, contrary
to her inclinations and advice, she can not but consider as the greatest Hardship,
and would in Effect be punishing the Innocent for the sake of the Guilty. Your
Petitioner therefore most Humbly prays that your Honourable House, considering
her friendly disposition to the American cause, and actuated by Principles of Human-
ity will be pleased to favor her so far as to allow her to retain to herself that part
of her husband's Estate that is derived from her, and grant her such other Relief to
enable her to support herself and helpless family as to them may appear proper,
And your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.
CATHERN KITTLE.
KiNDEEHOOK, 2 December 1111.
il. Pap. 3? : 311.]
Albany, ss.
Jacobus M^Neal of the District of Kinderhook and County of Albany wea\;pr,
being duly sworn deposeth and saith in the two years last past he has often worked
in the House of Andreis Kittle whom this Deponent understands has lately gone
over to the Enemy. That he has frequently heard the said Andreis Kittle in dis-
course with Catharine his wife upon public matters and found that said Kittle was
unfriendly to the measures pursued by the Americans in defence of their Liberties
but that the said Catharine on the contrary always evinced the most steady attach-
ment to this country. That their differance in sentiments upon this head was often
the occasion of disputes between them and further saith not.
JAMES M^'NEILL.
Sworn this 4"" Day of Dec' 1111, before me,
JoHANNAS Van Duesen, Chairman, P. T.
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[Misoel. Pap. 31 : 313.]
Albany, ss.
Jacob Van Hoosen of tbe District of Kinderhook Taylor being duly sworn
deposeth and saith That he is well acquainted with Andries Kittle and Catharine
his wife. That the latter End of last summer or the beginning of the fall he has
worked at his Trade in his House at a Time when the said Andries Kittle had
absconded from home and secreted himself in the woods. That the said Catharine
informed this Deponent that she was much against her Husbands conduct and had
repeatedly advised him to return home and to surrender himself but that he would
not. She at the same time expressed great resentment against the behaviour of her
Husband. That she appeared to this Deponent well attached to the Liberties of
America. JACOB VANHUZAN.
Sworn this 4"" day of Dec' 1777 before me,
JoHANNAs Van Duesen, Chairman, P. T.
Petition of Abraham Lake.
[Petitions, 33: 443.]
To the Honb'" ■ Clinton Esq' Commander in Chief in and over the State of
New York or the onrebel Counsel of Safete.
The Petition of Abraham Lake of Cambridge district in Albany County, Humbly
Sheweth,
That whereas the Lot of your petitioner being unhappily cast near where the
Late .Tction was commenced at walloomscot in August last past, where the Enemy
in their march was so much more hasty than was Expected From Brittains Great
Number of honest People had not the oppertunity To Remove their Family's out of
their way and so fell into their Hands contrary to their minds to the Grief and
damage of many thus Captivated Among whome your Petetioner was one who thus
fell a prey to British Tyrany Being by some of their Enemies ordered imediately to
Repair to Camp or to Expect no mercy from them nor yet to escape the fury of
Savages, your Petitioner Being in amaze Complied to their avoracious Command
on Entering their Camp, yet never assisted the Enemy in any shape whatever, yet
Being inform'd by the Commissioners of the County aforesaid that by so doing I
had incured the forfeiture of my whole Interest which threatens utter Destruction
to myself .and family, yet Recollecting that all just Laws are built on true Reason,
and your Petitioner being wholly inclin'd to Lend all the assistance he possibly can
to support the cause of Liberty, Can but conclude upon the whole that it was not
the meaning of the Convention that such persons should suffer as aforesaid but that
the Act against Disafected persons making their Escape to the Enemy only wanted
some Explan.ation Hopeing therefore that your Excellency together with the Hon-
orable Council will take some speedy measures for the Redress of your petitioner
and otherwise in Like Circumstance that shall seem most agreeable to Justice and
for the propagating the system of Liberty, and your petitioner as in Duty Bound
will ever pray, &= ABRAM LAKE.
Desember 2'* 1777.
Petition of Abraham Middagh.
[Petitions, 33 : 445.]
To the Honb» the Council of Safety State of New York.
The Humble Petition of Abraham Middah, Now confined in Kingston Goal, Most
Humbly Sheweth,
That your Petitioner has a Distress'd family at Home, and if he Cannot have the
Liberty of Returning to his farm at this season of the year the Grain will be Lost
to the Intire ruin of his family. That your Petitioner would humbly represent that
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he sincerely Desires to return home as a Good subject and peaceable member of
Society to his Duty. That your Petitioner Humbly prays your Honb'° Board to
take the Distress of his family into your consideration and Grant such Relief as in
•wisdom shall seem meet to your Petitioner who shall as in duty Bound Ever pray,
&-= ABRAHAM MIDDAH.
Dec"^ 2* 1777.
Petition of Stephen Smith.
[Petitions, 33 : 432.]
To the Honourable Council of Safety for the State of New York.
The Petition of Stephen Smith of Ridgefield in the County of Fairfield and State
of Connecticut, Humbly Sheweth,
That your petitioner being Possessed of a Farm of land lying and situate in the
Southern part of the Town of Salem in the County of Westchester and State of
New York being about four miles Distance from your Petitioners Dwelling house
in Ridgefield aforesaid and that your Petitioner did for his own Familie use and
maintenance in the fall of the year A. D. 1776 Sow, and last Harvest did Reap on
said Farm about Two hundred Bushells of wheat which your Petitioner Housed in
said Salem your Petitioner begs leave to inform your Honours that he has since sold
about Fifty Bushells of said wheat to the Farmers in said Salem for seed, and that
the remainder still continues in said Salem your Petitioner having been Informed
that your Honours hath laid an Embargo on grain in order to prevent its being
Transported out of your State into the Eastern States without a License being first
had from the Commissioners appointed for that purpose and to Return in Lieu
thereof Salt for the use of the Inhabitants of your State which Embargo your
Honours Petitioner humbly eoncieves was not intended to debar him from Trans-
porting his wheat, raised as aforesaid, Home to his own use and for the necessary
sustenance of himself and Familie. Therefore your Petitioner humbly begs your
Honours to take his case under your consideration and grant him your permission
for the Transporting his wheat aforesaid Home to his Dwelling House in said Ridge-
field for the use of himself and Familie, or grant your Petitioner such other Reliefe
in the premises as your Honours in your wisdom shall see meet and your Petitioner
as in Duty bound will Ever Pray. STEPHEN SMITH.
Decern' lO"" 1777.
Petition of John Tremper.
[Petitions, 33 : 204.]
To the Honourable Council of Safety for the State of New York Now sitting: at
Hurly.
The humble petition of John Trimper of Rynbeeck precinct in Dutchess County
Currier, Humbly Sheweth,
That your petitioner on the Ninth of this Instant sat out with a waggon whereon
was Tanned Leather amounting to the Quantity of 600 W of your petitioners own
property. When your petitioner was on his journey stopt at the Dwellin"- house
of Johannis Tack at Marbletown were I met Dirck Wynkoop Jun' who told your
petitioner that there was a Resolve pass'd the Council prohibiting the Transporta-
tion of Tanned Leather out of the State of New York in any other State which
Information your petitioner did not credit and answer'd M' Wynkoop I shou'd pass
on untill Legally stop't your petitioner has always paid the greatest Respect and
obedience to the Resolutions pass't in this State by the several Conventions and
Councils of Safety have never ofiended or tresspassed against one resolution your
Petitioner Trespass and offence Now against the prohibiting Resolution Respecting
Leather is intirely Innocence and for want of Knowledge of any such a Resolution
being passed Except what M' Wynkoop told your petitioner respecting it as your
petitioner intent and Design has never been to injure this State, but to do as much
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as Lays in my power for its real good. I never committed this oifence with that
Intention to injure it or have the least disrespect for its Laws. Your petitioner
hopes the Honourable Council will consider how Lately the Resolve was pas't before
your Petitioner offended it. Your petitioner hopes and ardently wishess that the
offence committed by your petitioner may be pardoned and your petitioner promises
never to offend again. Your petitioner submits freely to the Councils determina-
tion hoping to be favourably dealt with and your petitioner shall ever pray.
JOHN TRIMPER.
[December 15, 1111.] Leather Confiscated.
Mxaminations.
[Uisoel. Pap. 31 : 235, 236, 315, 317.]
The Examination of James J. Graham says, That he is now employed in assisting
the Commissary to procure Waggons to carry Flour for the use of the Continental
Army. That he knows that Peter Deyo has been imployed to purchase Flour for
the use of the Army and by the weigh notes which he has seen it appears that the
flour purchased by Deyo was therein charged at twenty six shillings per hundred
& that he understood the Flour which Deyo bought for the Army was purchased
by him by order of Henry Schenck Assistant Commissary General. That he knows
Capt Charles W. Broadhead, that there were seventy one Barrels of Flour in Broad-
heads Mill that had been purchased by sd Deyo. That he the Examinate never
informed to his knowledge the said Capt Brodhead or any other person whatsoever
that the said Flour purchased by the said Deyo or any part thereof or any other
Flour purchased by any other person for the use of the Army was charged to the
public at forty shillings per hundred or any Thing to that or like Effect.
JA^ J. GRAHAM.
Sworn this 3^ Day of Dec' 1111, Before me,
Levi Pawling.
The Exmination of Egbert Dumond says. That some Time last winter he was
employed by Col. A. Hawk Hay to purchase Flour for tlie use of the Continental
Army or Militia in Continental service. That he purchased Flour at different prices
but none higher than twenty five shillings per hundred. That the Examinate
received a letter from Mr Henry Schenck of Fishkill in the latter end of last sum-
mer or in the Fall in which he informed him that it was agreed to give no more
than twenty four shillings per hundred for Flour and Expressing his surprise that
the Examinate should have given Twenty five shillings per hundred for flour that
being the price the Examinate paid to Thomas Palmer. That he the Examinate
was soon after informed by Peter Smedes Junr & others that Peter Deyo purchased
Flour by order of the said Henry Schenck at 25 shillings per hundred & that the said
Peter Deyo for the Flour he purchased had two weigh notes for each parcel of Flour he
purchased the one charged at 25s. per hundred by which he paid the seller of Flour
and the other charged at 26s. per hundred by which he received payment for the
said Flour of Mr Schenck, Mr Schenck having allowed him to charge one shilling
per hundred for purchasing the said Flour. That after receiving the said informa-
tion from Peter Smedes Jun' he mentioned to Peter Deyo the information aforesaid.
That Peter Deyo acknowledged
Ulster County, ss.
Peter Deyo of Paltz precinct in Ulster County yeoman being duly sworn on the
Holy Evangelists of Almighty God deposeth and saith. That being abroad on his
way Home he met Paul Schenck at his house of whom he enquired the price of
Flour. That Paul Schenck informed him that the price of Flour was twenty six
shillings per hundred and enquired of the Deponent if he had any for sale That
the Deponent replyed he had Flour for sale and also wheat which was not then
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ground. That the said Paul Schenck told the Deponent he would give 26s. per
hundred for one thousand Barrels if the Deponent would sell it to him. That the
Deponent on his return home sent his wheat to mill to be manufactured and pur-
chased of several persons quantities of flour to the amount of between five and six
hundred Barrels for which he paid to the owners of the Flour Twenty five shillings
per hundred and sold the same to the said Paul Schenck for Twenty six shillings
per hundred weight. That he procured the Millers to make weigh notes for the said
Flour at 25s. per hundred whereby he paid the persons of whom he purchased &
delivered to them the weigh notes and that he had other Weigh notes charged at
Twenty six shillings per hundred whereby he received his money of Paul Schenck
& left him directions where to receive the said Flour. That some of the said Flour
was carted to the Hudson River from Rochester and also some of it from Bruyns
Mill last week. That he the Deponent delivered the weigh notes of the said Flour
to Paul Schenck some time in June last. That the said Paul Schenck informed the
Deponent that he was purchasing the said Flour for and on Continental account.
That he purchased parcels of the said Flour from Major Johannes Janson, Thomas
Janson Junr and Thomas Janson, Capt Johannes A. Hardenbergh, Jacob Hasbrouck
of Keyseryck, Isaack Hasbrouck, Junr., Charles W. Broadhead, Lewis Broadhead,
Daniel Graham and of some persons near Colonel Hornbeck's Mill whose names he
does not recolect and also from John Depew. PETER DEYOO.
Sworn this sixth day of December, 1777j Before me,
Levi Pawling.
The Examination of Solomon Van Wagener, Ulster County. This Examinent
saith that about Two weeks ago James Graham came to this Examinants House
and impressed him with his Horse and waggon to carry Down to the Esopus land-
ing a load of flower which Flower was in Charles W. Broadheads Mill. This Exami-
nant asked the sd Graham what that flower sold for — he gave for answer Either forty
or forty five shillings per Hundred this Examinant is not shure which.
SOLOMON VAN WAGENEN.
Sworn this IS'" Day of Dec' 1111, Before me,
Levi Pawlistg.
President Laurens to the New Y'orJc Assembly
[Aasemblj Pap. 32 : 43.]
YoEKTOWN, 23'' December, 1777.
The Honourable the Speaker of Assembly, or President of the Council of Safety.
SiE : I am directed by Congress to transmit to your honourable body the enclosed
resolutions which the pressing wants of the Army & the arts and avarice of engros-
sers & extortioners have rendered indispensibly necessary to the general welfare.
It is with deep concern that Congress, after having for some time contemplated
in painful silence the mischiefs which threaten this extended Continent from the
growing avarice of the times, feel themselves constrained to recommend measures
which the virtue of all classes of men rendered not long since unnecessary, and
which a scrupulous regard for the security of property to every citizen of these
States has hitherto restrained them from adopting; but (unhappy the case of
America) laws unworthy the character of infant republics are become necessary to
supply the defect of public virtue & to correct the vices of some of her sons ; & she
is called upon by the grand principle of self preservation to guard against the
parricide of those, whom she has fostered in her bosom.
To minds, whose reflections are employed on the importance of the cause in which
we are engaged, & which feel for every circumstance which may afiect the Honor
& Safety of these States, it must give the most painfull sensations to consider that
at a time when the late signal successes we have been blest with, the reduced num-
bers of the enemy, the difficulties they meet with in procuring, foreign levies, <fc the
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political complexion of affairs in Europe, have deprived Britain of many of those
resources on which she has so much depended when the numbers and improving
discipline of our ai-my, the prodigious augmentation of our military stores, the
quantity of Provisions with which this country abounds, & the large supplies of
cloathing which have of late been imported by private persons, afford not only the
opportunity but the means under Divine Providence of establishing our liberties by
a few exertions — this bright prospect should be clouded over, & this great & glorious
event endangered by the languor of too many & by the arts and avarice of design-
ing individuals who like the British nabobs of the East are corrupting the manners
of a whole nation and building vast fortunes on the destructions of the liberties of
the Western World.
It is to be hoped however, that the wise & spirited laws of the different States,
aided by the influence & exertions of the real patriots, will apply effectual remedies
to these alarming evils ; that the old and hardened offenders will be punished ; that
those in whose bosoms the sparks of public virtue are not yet extinguished, will be
reclaimed ; the languid roused from their present apathy, & that all classes of men
will unite with their former spirit & virtue against an enemy whose progress is
marked with every vestige of barbarity, & whose determined object is to establish
a tyranny of the most dangerous and debasing nature over the Inhabitants of a vast
continent.
Congress flatter themselves that the resolutions herewith submitted will tend to
accomplish some of these valuable purposes, <fc they thei-efore esteem it their duty
to recommend them to the serious consideration of your Honourable House, and that
they will be carried into execution as expeditiously and secretly as possible.
By order of Congress,
HENRY LAURENS, IVesident.
Petition of Catherine Kittle.
[Petitions, 33: 435, 150.]
To the Honourable the Council of Safety for the State of New York.
The Petition of Catharine Kittle, Humbly Sheweth,
That some difiiculties having arisen in the construction of your order of the 6""
Instant upon your Petitioners memorial whereby the favourable Intention of the
said Order in your petitioners apprehension of its true Intent and Meaning will in a
great measure be defeated, she is obliged to apply for an explanation which will
remove the said difiiculties and for the clearer understanding of them a state of her
case is herewith transmitted. That your Petitioner having received the opinion of
Counsel to the following purport. That altho' from the novelty of the present case
which under all its circumstances is of the first Impression, no adjudged case in
point can be aduced, yet considering that liberality which is always allowed in the
construction of acts of Legislature in support of their true Spirit and Meaning and
that it appears evident that the present order granted the Prayer of the Petition
presented in favour of a person not accessary to the practice of the Delinquent but
averse from his Principles which has not only been suggested but proved and also
in favour of a helpless Infant labouring under peculiar infirmities of Body. Con-
sidering also the hardship of punishing the Innocent for the sake of the guilty which
seems peculiarly reprobated by the Constitution of this State in that Article wherein
the corruption of Blood even in cases of Treason is removed. That upon these
considerations, even if the Matter was in doubt, an opinion ought to incline to
enlarge and not to abridge the Grace extended by the Council. But in the case of
the Increase^ of tlie wench the Petitionei-s application seems to be supported by strict
Principles since it is well known that in Instances of Marriage Contracts where the
wife is permitted to retain her property seperate from her Husband's (which seems
to be parallel to the present question wherein M" Kittles Effects brought in Mar-
riage are held up as distinct from her Husbands) she has a right not only to the
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specific things but to the Increase and Produce thereof also free from the Control
and not forfeitable for the Crimes of the Husband which is a Point established in
the Courts of Chancery. That the order of Council therefore upon the first question
is decisive in favour of M" Kittle, but as to the second altho' it be equally clear that
she has a right to retain the money she brought her Husband in some shape or other
yet as from the changes it has undergone it can not now be specificated and as the
order of Council is not perhaps sufficiently explicit to be a Rule for the Commis-
sioners, applications should be made for an explanatory Resolve, And as M" Kittle
is desirous of having the benefit of her money in the use of the Farm in the Eike
Boss for a Habitation for herself and her Child the value of which it is said is about
equal to the money she brought him it might probably have weight in obtaining
this request, that part of the Identical money was invested in the purchase of that
Farm, and that her Husband before any Act of Delinquency, Declared his Intention
of conveying the said Farm to the use of his wife and Child. And the rather as
the granting of this case can be of no Prejudice to the Publick, as it is immaterial
the value being ascertained, whether she has it in one article or another, upon the
foregoing principles and such other as the favourable disposition of the Council
shall suggest. Your Petitioner Humbly prays that they will direct the Commis-
sioners, First, Not to sell the said Negro children and secondly to admit her to hold
the said Eike Boss Farm, or Gi'ant her such Relief as they shall think proper, And
your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.
CATHARINE KITTLE.
KiNDEEHOOK, 24"' December, 1777.
Case of Catherine Kittel.
Catharine the wife of Andries Kittel who is gone over to the Enemy, in conse-
quence of which his Estate was liable to sequestration, Having presented to the
Honourable the Council of Safety for the State of New York, her Humble Petition
bearing date the 2°^ of this Instant and the aflidavits of James jVPNeil and Jacob
Van Hoesen, setting forth her steady attachment to the Cause and Liberties of
America, and by the said Petition praying to retain to the said Catharine that part
of her Husband's Estate which was derived from her.
Whereupon the said Council were on the 6"' Instant pleased to Resolve and order
that the Commissioners of Sequestration in the Southern District of the County of
Albany, Do by the Examination of the said Catherine Kittel on oath, and by the
Examination of such other persons on Oath as they may think proper, ascertain the
Effects which the said Andries Kittel derived from or acquii'ed by his said wife
Catherine. That they Inventory the same accurately but defer the sale thereof and
pei-mit them to remain in the Care and Custody of the said Catherine untill further
Order, &'
It appears that the said Andries Kittel at the time of his Intermarriage with his
said wife Catherine acquired by her one negro wench of whom were afterwards
born two negro Girls now alive. It also appears that the said Andries acquired by
his said wife Catherine, Bonds and obligations against good and sufficient people to
the amount of about £500, the Greatest part of which has been paid to him in Cash
and the remainder made payable to him by obligations taken in his own name.
It also appears that the said Andries since his intermarriage with his said wife
Catherine did purchase a Farm of Land at a place called the Eike Boss in the Dis-
trict of Kinderhook for the sum of £ part of which said purchase money he paid
with money he acquired by her.
It can further be made to appear by the oath of the said Catharine Kittel that
her said Husband Andries frequently told her that he purchased said Farm for her
and her Child and promised to convey it to their use when ever she would get the
said Conveyance Drawn.
Quere, Is not the said Catherine entitled by virtue of the aforesaid Order of
Council to retain the Increase of the said negro wench which the Commissions
claim a Right to dispose of.
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2. Que. How will she obtain satisfaction for the monies derived from her, and by
her Husband applied to his own use ? and has she any Claim to the Land in the
Eike Boss in the purchase of which some considerable part of the aforesaid money
was invested for which and other Considerations the said Andries promised to Con-
vey the said Land to the use of his said wife and his Child by her whose Infirmities
were probably one Inducement to the promise ?
(Indorsed.) Referred to the Legislature, Jan. 1118.
Petition of William Frazer and William Cam.eron.
[Miscel. Pap. 33 : 434.]
The Petition of William Frazer and W" Cameron Prisoners of State at Stony
Bridge Marbletown to the Honb'° Convention of the State of New York now
sitting, Humbly Sheweth,
That y' Petitioners have been about a year & a half in America with our poor
Family's that we have Obtaind two Farms about 50 miles from Schorhary afld have
now the first crop in the ground, bought a few Creatures & no milers nearer than
six miles, that we have behaved peacably and quietly towards all men at all times
mind* our own Business. Still Col McDonald came into our settlement to list Men
& force the Rest to take up arms for the King, that we refused, having no kind of
Arms. That he compelled us to go with him, and then we Deserted him the first
opportunity, And finally th" when Major Wyncoop arrived there with his party we
went to him and surrendered ourselves being [in] Ignorance of the whole afiair for
fear of worse consequences as one of us cannot speak a word of English, your Peti-
tioners therefore humbly beseech your honours to take our Miserable condition
under j'our serious Deliberation, and afibrd us such Relief as your wisdom see fit &
your Petitioners as in Duty bound shall Ever pray,
WILLIAM FRAZER,
Makbletown, Dec' 24"^ 1111. WILLIAM CAMERON.
General Washington to Governor Clinton.
[Assembly Pap. 32 : 9.]
Head Quaetees, Valley Foege, Dec' 29"= 1777.
Sie: I take the liberty of transmitting you the enclosed return, which contains a
state of such of the New York Regiments as are in the army immediately under my
command. By this you will discover how deficient, how exceedingly short they
are of the compliment of men, which of right according to the establishment they
ought to have. This information I have thought it my duty to lay before you, that
it may have that attention which its importance demands ; and in full hope the most
early and vigorous measures will be adopted not only to make the Regiments more
respectable but compleat.
The expediency and necessity of this procedure are too obvious to need arguments.
Should we have a respectable force to commence an early campaign with, before the
enemy are reinforced, I trust we shall have an opportunity of striking a favourable
and happy stroke. But if we should be obliged to defer it, it would not be easy to
describe with any degree of precision what disagreeable consequences may result
from it. We may rest assured that Britain will strain every nerve to send from
home and abroad, as early as possible, all the Tioops it shall be in her power to
raise or procure. Her views and schemes for subjugating these States and bringing
'em under her dispotic rule, will be unceasing and unremitted. Nor should we, in
my opinion, turn our expectations to, or have the least dependence on the interven-
tion of a foreign war. Our wishes on this head have been disappointed hitherto,
and I do not know that we have a right to promise ourselves from any intelligence
that has been received, bearing the marks of authority, that there is any certain
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prospect of one. However, be this as it may, our reliance should be wholly on our
own strength and exertions. If, in addition to these, there should be aid derived
from a war between the enemy and any of the European Powers, our situation will
be so much the better. If not, our efforts and exertions will have been the more
necessary and indispensable. For my own part I should be happy if the idea of a
Foreign Rupture should be thrown intirely out of our scale of Politics, and that it
may have not the least weight in our public measures. No bad effects could flow
from it, but on the contrary many of a salutary nature. At the same time I do not
mean that such an idea ought to be discouraged among the People at large because
the event is probable.
There is one thing more to which I would take the liberty of soliciting your most
serious and constant attention, to-wit, the cloathing of your troops and the procur-
ing of every possible supply in your power for that end. If the several States exert
themselves in future, in this instance, and I trust they will, I hope that the supplys
they will be able to furnish in aid of those which Congress may immediately import
themselves, will be equal and competent to every demand. If they do not, I fear
I am satisfied the troops will never be in a situation to answer the public expecta-
tion and perform the duties required of them. No pains or efforts on the part of
the State can be too great for this purpose. It is not easy to give you a just and
accurate idea of the sufferings of the army at large — of the loss of men on this
account — were they to be minutely detailed, your feelings would be wounded and
the relation would probably be not received without a degree of doubt & discredit.
We had in camp on the 23d instant, by a field return then taken, not less than 2898
men unfit for duty by reason of their being barefoot and otherwise naked. Besides
this number, sufficiently distressing of itself, there are many others detained in
hospitals and crowded in farmers' houses for the same cause. In a most particular
manner I flatter myself the care and attention of the States will be directed to the
supply of shoes, stockings & blankets, as their expenditures from the common ope-
ration and accidents of war is far greater than that of any other articles. In a word,
the united and respective exertions of the States cannot be too great — too vigorous
in this interesting work, and we shall never have a fair and just prospect for success
till our troops (officers and men) are better provided than they are or have been.
The return transmitted comprehends only such troops of your State, as are at this
camp, I imagine all the regiments stand nearly upon the same footing in point of
deficiency, and from it you will be able to form a pretty just estimate of the men
that will be ne.cessary to fill the whole.
Before I conclude, I would also add that it will be essential to inoculate the
recruits or levies as fast as they are raised, that their earliest services may be had.
Should this be postponed, the work will be to do most probably at an interesting
and critical period and when their aid may be very materially wanted.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, Sir, your most obedient servant,
G° WASHINGTON.
P. S. We have taken post here as the most convenient place to restrain the
ravages of the enemy, and are busily employed in erecting Huts.
[A true copy : Ex'd by Robt Benson, Clk.]
Ill Treatment of Prisoners after the Jiattle of Oriskany.
[Uisoel. Pap. S'? : 241.]
Affidavit of D' Younglove.
29 Dec' \111.
Moses Younglove Surgeon of Gen' Herkimer's Brigade of Militia deposeth and saith
that being in the Battle of said Militia above Oriskie on the 6"" of August last tovrards
the close of said Battle he surendered himself Prisoner to a savage who imme-
diately gave him up to a sergeant of Sir John Johnson Reg' soon after which a
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Lieutenant in the Indian Department came up in Company with several other
Tories when said Lieut. M^Ginnis by name drew his Tomahawk at the Deponent and
with deal of persuasion was hardly prevailed on to spare his life he then plundered
him of his Watch Buckles Spurs <fec and other Tories following this example
stripped him almost naked with a great many Threats while they were stripping
and massacreing Prisoners on every side That the Deponent being brought before Mr
Butler senior who demanded of him what he was liting for to which the Deponent
answered he fought for the Liberty that God and Nature had gave him and to
defend himself and dearest Connections from the Massacre of Savages to which Butler
replied You are a Dam'* Impudent Rebel and so saying immediately turned to the
savages encouraging them to kill him and if they did not the Deponent and the
other Prisoners should be hanged on the Gallows's then prepairing That several
Prisoners were then taken forward towards the Enemys Head Quarters with
frequent scenes of Horror and Massacre in which Tories were active as well as
Savages and particular one Davis formerly known in Tyron County on the Mohawk
river That Lieut Singleton of Sir John Johnson's Reg' being wounded entreated
the savages to kill the Prisouers which they accordingly did as nigh as the Depo-
nent can Judge about 6 or 7 That Isaac Harris Esq' was also taken the same Road
without receiving from them any remarkable insult except stripping when some
Tories came up who kicked and abused him after which the savages thinking him a
Notable oifender murdered him Barbariously That tliose of the Prisoners who
were delivered up to the Provost Guard were kept without victuals for many days
and had neither Clothes Blankets shelter or fire while the Guard were not to use
any violence in protecting the Prisoners from the savages who came every day in
large companies with knives feeling of the Prisoners to know who was fattest.
Tliat they dragged one of the Prisoners out of the Guard with the most Lamentable
Cries Tortured Iiira for a long time and the Deponent was informed by both Tories
and Indians tliat they Eat him as appears they did anothei- on an Island in Lake
Ontario by Bones found there newley Picked just after they had crossed the Lake
with Prisoners That the Prisoners who were not delivered up were murdered in
considerable numbers from Day to Day round the Gamp some of them so nigh that
their shi-ieks were heard That Cap' Martin of the Batteau Men was delivered to
the Indians at Oswego on pretence of his having kept back some usefull intelle-
gence That the Deponent during his Imprisonment and his Fellows were kept
almost starved for Provisions and what they Drew was of the worst kind such as
spoiled Flour Buiscnit full of Maggots and mouldy and not soap allowed or other
Method of Keeping clean and were insulted struck and Kaned without Mercy by
the Guards without any Provocation given That a Hessian Corporal in New York
Harbour on being reproved for so doing by a Prisoner in the German Language
answered that it was nothing in Comparison of the Flogging the Prisoners we^-e
continually exposed to in that City That the Deponent" was informed by several
Sergeants Orderly on Gen' St Ledger that twenty Dollars were offered in gen'
orders for every American scalp. MOSES YOUNGLOVE.
Sworn before me In Committee Albany 29 Dec' 1777,
John Barclay, Chairman.
Bond of Jacobus SchenicTc.
[Misoel. Pap. ST : 251.]
Know nil men by these Present that we Jacobus Schenick and Frederick Schenick
of the Township of Rochester in the County of Ulster and State of New York
Yeoman arc held and firmly bound unto Peter Van Brugh Livinsrston Esquire Treas-
urer of the State of New York aforesaid in the sum of four hundred Pounds current
money of the said State to be paid to tlie said Peter Van Brngh Livingston or to
his certain atorney successors or assigns to which payment welfand truly to be made
we bind our selves our Heirs, Executors and Administrators and each of us by hini
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self firmly by these presents sealed with our seal Dated this twenty ninth Day of
December in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven.
Whereas the above bound Jacobus Schenick having since the month of May last
past forgotten his allegiance to the United States of America and particularly to
the State of New York and joined the Cruel Enemys of the said States and
Whereas the said Jacobus Schenick having lately discovered his Error and fully
convinced that he has forfeited his right Liberty and Protection to the said States
he the said Jacobus Schenick Nevertheless relying on the tenderness, Humanity and
Mercy of his Country did on the twenty second Da,y of this Instant make his Escape
from Nassau Island and arrived to the Township of Rochester aforesaid on the
twenty Eight Day of the same month.
Now therefore the condition of this obligation is such that the said Jacobus
Schenick will not depart the County of Ulster without lieve of the Chairman of the
Committee of the Township of Rochester aforesaid unless he shall be directed or
commanded so to do by the Govener, Council, Judges of the Supream Court, or
other Civil or Military officer of the State of New York then this obligation to be
void and of no efiect otherwise to be and remain in full force and virtue.
JACOBUS SCHENICK,
Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of FREDERCK SCHENICK.
Jacob Smith,
Cheis" Tappen.
Oath of Allegiance.
[Miscel. Pap. 37 : 309.]
I Joseph Furman of Charlotte Precinct in the County of Dutchess do solemnly
and sincerely swear and declare in the presence of Almighty God That I will use
my utmost Endeavors to import into this State in return for Eight Barrels of Flour
which I intend to export out of this State to one or either of the eastern States by
virtue of a Resolution of the Council of Safety of this State passed this Day Oil or
Blubber for Manufacturing Leather in this State or Salt for the use of the Inhabi-
tants thereof. JOSEPH FORMAN.
Sworn before me this 31"' Day of Deer \111.
Evert Banckee, Pres pro tem.
I Benjamin De lavergne of Charlotte Prec' in the County of Dutchess do solemnly
and sincerely swear on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God That I will use my
utmost Endeavors to import into this State in return for four Barrels of Flour
which I intend to export out of this State to either of the eastern States by virtue
of a Resolution of the Council of Safety of this State passed this Day, Medicine or
Salt for the use of the Inhabitants thereof.
BENJAMIN D LA VERGNE.
Sworn before me the 31'' Day of Dec' 1777,
EvEKT Banckek.
Examination of Captain Baldxoin.
[Misoel. Pap. 37 : 243.]
Capt Alexander Baldwin of the independant Company of Rangers being examined
says That on the 20"" day of March last he was taken Prisoner with Seventeen others
at Sabbath day Point by Capt M°Kay and a Party of Indians ; that they were con-
ducted thro the wood to Montreal and obliged to carry the Packs of the Indians
and upon their arrival there were confined in the RecoUec Church where they
remained about six weeks that while there they were every day insulted by John
Cobham Thomas Mann David Jones Ebenezer Jessup and Divers others (all Ameri-
VoL. IL— 41
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cans who had gone over to the Enemy) in the most virulent manner that they called
him and party (among names) damned Rebels The Congress Conventions, Com-
mittees and Continental Generals damned Rascals and vilians &g That imme-
diately after this Exam' was made a Prisoner Capt M'Kay desired the Exam' to
deliver to him All his Papers Money & Commission for fear the Indians might
take and destroy them and promised to return the same upon their arrival at
Montreal That upon this Exam'" arrived there he desired M'Kay to return his
Commission, Money & Papers which he did except the Commission which he said
was in General Phillip's possession That he desired Capt M°Kay to speak to Genl
Philips and Request him to return the Commission and was put off from day to
day. That at length he pressed M'Kay who told him that he had asked Gen'
Philips for it but had not got it from him and farther added — Damn the Commis-
sion it is but a Congress one and will be of no service to you as we shall soon
Conquer the Country. The Examinant farther says that altho the Enemy were so
possessed of his Commission as a Captain he was indiscrimately confined among
the Privates and drew the same Provision which they did which was /'our Pounds
of Beef for six Men pr Day. That from the Recollec Church they were carried to
Quebec and put on Board of Vessels, that while they were there confined, the
officers of the ships insulted & abused him and the rest of the Prisoners, that the
Privates they obliged to work and threatened them in case of refusal that they
should be flogged That during their Confinement on Board the ship they were
allowed Provisions as follows Vizt
Sunday 4 lbs of Beef for six Men.
Monday 1 Quart of Bargoe for six Men Boiled without Salt.
Tuesday 4 lbs of Beef for Do
Wednsday 1 Quart of Pease for Do Do
Thursday 4 lbs Pork for Do
Friday 1 Quart of Peas for Do Do
Saturday 4 lbs Pork for Do
And Bread in proportion to the above allowance.
And this exam' farther says that whilest they were on Board of the ship he was
not permitted to walk the Quarter Deck and was obliged with the rest of the
Privates to Lodge in the Bay of the ship That he remained in that situation untill
the first day of November when he with about 76 others were put on Parole by
General Carlton and sent to New York from whence he arrived here this Day.
28 December 1777.
President of the Convention to the Commissioners for removing Prisoners from
Hartford.
[Uisoel. Pap. 34: 258.]
Jan'^ 2* 1778.
SiK : By the enclosed Resolutions you will perceive that you are appointed one of
the Commissioners to superintend the Return of the Prisoners of this State now
confined in Connecticut.
They are now maintained at a very great Expence to the Public whiqh it is our
Duty to prevent as soon as possible and the Honor of the State is engaged to relieve
our Neighbours from the Burthen of the Prisoners the moment we were in a situar
tion to take Charge of them ourselves.
As a quantity of Flour ought to be purchased and proper Measures taken for the
Transportation of it to Connecticut the Council request that previous to your going
to Hartford you will meet for that purpose at Spencers in the Oblong on the Ib^
Inst'
I am directed by the Council to press you by all means to engage in this very
necessary busmess and from your known zeal in the Cause they assure themselves
of your services upon this Occasion.
I am &"»
To Melancton Smith, Petbk Cantine & Jbrbmiah Van Rensselaer.
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Recognizance of John McKenzie.
[Miscel. Pap. 39 : lU.]
Be it remembered that on the fifth day of January in the year of our Lord one
thousand seven hundred & seventy eight, Personally appeared before me Evert
Bancker Esq"' President of the Council of Safety for the State of New York John
M'Kenzie of Kinderhook in the County of Albany Labourer who acknowledges
himself to be indebted unto the People of the State of New York in the sum of one
hundred Pounds money of the said State to be levied of his Goods and Chattels
Lands and Tenements if default shall be made in the Condition following :
The Condition of this Recognizance is such that if Mary M'^Kenzie (wife of the
above bounden John McKenzie) shall well & truly appear at the next Court of Oyer &
Terminer and General Goal delivery which shall be held in & for the County of
Albany to answer such matters as shall be then and there charged against her and
not depart without leave ; then the above Recognizance to be void and of none
Effect otherwise to be and remain in full force and effect.
Taken and acknowledged the day & year above written before me,
EVERT BANCKER.
Oath of Allegiance.
[Miacel. Pap. 39 : 170.]
We whose names are hereunto subscribed do severally and respectively Swear in
the presence of Almighty God that we will bear true faith and allegiance to the
State of New York and do our duty as good subjects of the said State ought to do.
So help us God,
JOHANNES ZOHL,
Sworn this fifth day of January 1778,
Eteet Banokee.
BARENT X MILLER,
EDM0ND°T0MPKINS.
Paroles.
[Miscel. Pap. 39 : 172.]
We Daniel Haines and Thomas Murphy do hereby Severally & respectively
promise on our paroles of Honor that we will respectively remain within the Pre-
cinct of Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County and not depart the same without Leave
of this Council or the Executive authority of this State.
Dated at Poughkeepsie this fifth day of January, 1778.
Taken & acknowledged this fifth day of Jan^ 1778
EvBET Banckee.
DANIEL HAINS,
THOMAS MURPHY.
Recognizance of JLevi Quimby.
[Miscel. Pap. 39 : 164.]
Jan'' 7'''' 1778.
Be it remembered that on the seventh day of January in the year of our Lord
One thousand seven hundred & seventy Eight, Personally appeared before me
Robert Benson one of the Secretaries of the Convention of the State of New Ycrk
Levi Quimby of New Marlboro' Precinct in the County of Ulster and Isaac Wilsey
of Charlotte Precinct in the County of Dutchess Yeoman, who acknowledge them-
selves to be jointly & Severally indebted to the People of the State of New York
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in the Sum of. two hundred Pounds money of the said State to be levied of their
Goods & Chattels, Lands & Tenements if Default shall be made in the Condition
following : —
The Condition of this Recognizance is such that if the above bounden Levi
Quimby shall well & truly appear at the next Court of Oyer & Tei-miner & gen'
Goal Delivery which shall be held in & for the County of Ulster to answer such
matters as shall be Charged then & there against him & not depart without Leave ;
then the above Recognizance to be Void & of none Effect otherwise to be and
remain in full force & Effect.
Taken & acknowledged the day & year above written
before me,
Rob* Benson, Secy.
Declaration of Isaac Clason,
[Miscel. Pap. 39 : 162.]
January the S"" 1778.
Whereas the Council of this State hath for some time past Resolv'd that flower
should [not] be Exported out of this State Except such Exporter should Return
the Value of the Said flower in Salt, and
Whereas I have had a permit for to Carry Thirty Barrels of Flower out of this
State this is to certify that I the Subscriber have made Returns of 28 Bushels of
Salt since my permit. ISAAC CLASON".
30 bis of Flower at 4£ Per bl. 28 Bushels of Salt a £8 P"^ Bush.
4£ 8
120 The amount of Thirty bl of Flower £224 The amount of 28 Bushels of Salt
£120. purchased at Stanford at 8£ per
Bushel to be delivered at Fishkill.
Affidavit of Joseph Pay son.
[Miscel. Pap. 39 : 180, 181.]
Dutchess County: ss.
I Joseph Payson of Sudbury in the State of Massachusetts Bay, Trader being
duely Sworn, do Solemnly Swear and declare in the presence of Almighty God that
I have imported & brot into this State of New York Sixty Bushels Salt which is
now at Cap' Thomas Storms in Dutchess County — That I the deponent if I shall be
permitted to export flour out of this State in return for the said Salt or any part
thereof will use my utmost endeavours to have all the said Flour transported to
Boston in Massachusetts Bay for the Consumption of the Inhabitants, no part of it
being designed for Exportation — That I will not export out of this State of New
York any Flour or Meal into any other place or Country than, such place or places
in the States of Connecticut, Rhode Island & providence plantations, Massachusetts
Bay, or New Hampshire, as are not or shall not then be [in] the possession of the Ene-
my, during the continuance of the Embargo laid against the Exportation of Flour &
Meal out of this State by a Resolution o^ the Council of Safety of the Same bear-
ing date the Eleventh day of November last ; and that I will not export out of this
State to any or either of the Said other States any flour or meal Whatsoever other
than the Quantity of one hundred Barrels according to the Tenor of a certain Licence
to be granted to me by the Convention of the Said State of New York in pursuance
of the above importation of Salt & of this affidavit, unless upon a fresh Licence to
be had & obtained for the purpose after I shall made a future importation of Salt
for the purpose into this State— And that I have purchased part of the said One
hundred Barrells of Flour and will purchase the Residue thereof either in Barter
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for or with the monies arising from the Sale of the said Sixty Bushells of Salt
already imported into this State ; and that I have not exported or caused to bo
exported, and will not export or cause to be exported any of the said sixty Bushells
of Salt out of this State, but will dispose of the Same within this State by Barter
or retail for the use of some inhabitant or Inhabitants thereof— So help me God.
JOSEPH PAYSON.
Sworn this IS"* day of January 1778, Before me,
John M°Kesso1t.
A permit was ordered to be given to the said Joseph Payson in the words follow-
ing, viz : —
By the Convention of the State of New York :
PouGHKEEPSiE IN DccHEss CoTjNTY, Jany 14"" 1778.
Pursuant to certain Resolutions of the Council of Safety for the State of New
York Licence & permission is hereby granted to Joseph Payson of Sudbury in
Massachusetts Bay, Trader, to export one hundred Barrels of Flour out of this
State to any place or places not in possession of the Enemy in either of the States
of Connecticut, Rhode Island & providence plantations, Massachusetts Bay or New
Hampshire.
Given this 14"^ day of January in the year of our Lord One thousand Seven hun-
dred and Seventy Seven By Order.
Affidavit of Ralph Smith.
[Miscel. Pap. 39 : 182.]
Dutchess County, ss :
I Ralph Smith of Roxbury in Massachusetts Bay Trader do Solemnly Swear and
declare in the presence of Almighty God that I have imported and brought into
this State of New York upwards of one hundred & fifty Bushells of Salt which is
now at Capt Thomas Storms & Colo Dlrck Brinckerhoffs in Dutchess County —
That if I shall be permitted to export Flour out of this State in return for the Said
Salt I will use my utmost endeavours to have all the said Flour transported to
Boston in Massachusetts Bay for the Consumption of the Inhabitants, no part
thereof being designed for Exportation — That I will not export out of this State of
New York any Flour or meal into any other place or Country than such place or
places in the States of Connecticut Rhode Island <fc Providence plantations Massa-
chusetts Bay or New Hampshire as are not or shall not then be in the possession
of the Enemy ; during the continuance of the Embargo laid against the exportation
of Flour Meal & Grain out of this State, by a Resolution of the Council of Safety
of the Same bearing date the Eleventh day of November last ; And that I will not
export out of the Same to any or either of the Said other States any Flour or meal
whatsoever other than the Quantity of Three hundred Barrels of Flour according
to the Tenor of a certain Licence to be granted to me by the Convention of the
said State of New York in pursuance of the above importation of Salt and of this
affidavit, unless upon a fresh Licence to be had and obtained for that purpose after
I Shall have made a future Importation of Salt into this State — And that I have
purchased a part of the said three hundred Barrels of Flour, and intend to purchase the
Residue thereof either in Barter for or with the monies arising from the Sale of
the Said Salt by me imported into this State as aforesaid, and that I have not
exported or caused to be exported and will not export or cause to be exported any
of the*'Said one hundred & fifty Bushells of Salt out of this State but will dispose
of the Same within this State by Barter or retail for the use of Some Inhabitant or
Inhabitants thereof — So help me God.
RALPH SMITH.
Sworn this 13"" day of .January 1778, Before me,
John M'Kesson.
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' A permit was ordered to be given to the said Ralph Smith in the words following
to wit :
By the Convention of the State of New York :
PouGHKEEPSiB IN DuTCHESs CouNTT, Jan'' 14"" 1778.
Pursuant to certain Resolutions of the Council of Safety for the State of New
York Licence & Permission is hereby granted to Ralph Smith of Roxbury in the
State of Massachusetts Bay Trader to export three hundred Barrels of Flour out
of this State to any Place or Places not in possession of the Enemy in either of the
States of Connecticut, Rhode Island & Providence Plantations, Massachusetts Bay
or New Hampshire.
Given this 14"" Day of January in the Year of our Lord one Thousand Seven
hundred & Seventy eight. By order.
Affidavit of William Smith.
[Miscel. Pap. 39 : 176.]
Dutchess County, ss :
William Smith of Fishkill in the County of Dutchess & State of New York
Merchant being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, deposeth &
Saith That he hath, Since the passing of the Kesolution of the Council of Safety of
the Said State prohibiting the Exportation of Flour Meal or Grain out of the Said
State, actually imported into the Said State Fifty Bushels of Salt the whole of
which he hath retailed to the Inhabitants of this s* State — that he hath not exported
out of the Said State since the passing of the Said Resolution any more than thirty
Barrels of Flour, & that he exported the said thirty Barrels of Flour by Virtue of
a Licence from one of the Commissioners for that purpose appointed — And this
Deponent further Snith that he has now on the Way to this State Six hundred
Bushels of which he intends to retail among the Inhabitants of the s* State & the
the remaining four hundred Bushels is to be Sent to the State of Pensilvania to pay
for a quantity of Iron by him purchased & procui-ed for the use of the Cont' Ships
now building at Portsmouth, Boston & Newburyport ; And this Deponent further
Saith that he will not during the Continuance of the said Prohibition laid on the
exportation of this s* State of New York export out of the Said State any Flour,
Meal or Grain but by Virtue of a Licence first had & obtained from the authority
of the Said Slate for that purpose, neither will he dispose of the Same, when so
exported into either of the eastern States for the purpose of exportation ; but that
he will dispose thereof for the use & Consumption of the Inhabitants of the said
States or either of them. W"" SMITH.
Sworn this 13"' day of January 1778,
John M°Kesson.
By the Convention of the State of New York :
PouGHKEBPSiE IN DuTCHESs CouNTT, January 14"' 1778.
■ Pursuant to certain Resolutions of the Council of Safety for the State of New
York Licence and permission is hereby granted to William Smith of Fishkill in the
County of Dutchess and State of New York merchant to export four hundred
Barrels of Flour out of this State to any place or places not in possession ot the
Enemy in either of the States of Connecticut Rhode Island and providence planta-
tions Massachusetts Bay or New Hampshire.
Given this 14"' day of January in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven
hundred and Seventy eight. By order.
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Bond of William Eligh.
[MisceL Pap. 39: 160.]
16 Jany, 1778.
Know all men by these Presents That I William Eligh of Ulster County & State
of New York Yeoman am held and firmly bound unto the Treasurer of the State of
New York in the Sum of One Thousand Pounds money of the said State. For the
payment whereof I bind myself, ra^ Heii'S, Executors & Administrators firmly by
these. Presents. Sealed with my Seal, dated the Sixteonth day of January One
thousand Seven hundred & seventy eight.
The Condition of the above obligation is such that if the above bounden William
Eligh shall behave himself as a faithful subject of the said State of New York & do
his Duty as a good and faithful subject of the said State ought to do, then the above
obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and Effect.
WILLIAM ELIGH [l. s.].
Sealed & delivered in the presence of
RoBT Benson,
Stephen Hendbickson.
Letter of Committee of Claverack.
[Miscel. Pap. 39 : 158.]
Cla-Veeack, 19"" Jan^ 1778.
Sir: The Subscriptions that have been made by the People in this Regiment in
Wheat & flour together with what the Committee have Bought for the Poorer Sort
of People, will amount to about 500 Barrels flour, we beg you will procure for us a
permit to export the same to the Eastward to be there Exchanged for Salt for the
use of the People of the West part of the Destrict, no person is as yet authorized
to give permits at this place, by order of the Committee,
I am, Sir Your Hum' Serv'
JOHANNIS VAN DEUSEN, Ghairman.
Affidavit of William, Smith.
[Miscel. Pap. 39: 118.]
Dutchess County, ss.
William Smith of Fishkill in Dutchess County Merchant being duly Sworn on
the Holy Evangelists deposeth and saith that he expects to receive a considerable
Quantity of Salt very speedily That he will sell and dispose of by retail to the
Inhabitants of this State Two hundred Bushels thereof and that he verily believes
he shall receive the Quantity of two hundred Bushels within Six Weeks and will be
ready to Sell the Same by retail as fast as it shall arrive at Fishkill.
Sworn this 20'" day of January 1778, WILLIAM SMITH.
Before me
PiEEKE Van Cortlandt, Prest.
Certificate of David Barclay.
[Miscel. Pap. 39: 184.]
These may Certify that on the Seventeenth day of June 1788 the Honorable the
Convention of the State of New York appointed M' David Barclay of the City of
New York to be their Doorkeeper and that he Served in that Capacity from the
Said Seventeenth day of June until this twenty sixth day of July 1788, both days
included. As witness our hands,
JOHN M'^KESSON, I « , •
ABRAHAM B. BANCKER, \ ^^'^etanes.
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Account of Captain Gopp.
[Uiscel. Pap. 36 : 529.]
The United States of America to Captain John Copp of the first Battallion of
Yorkei's.
D"
To Rations at 8* Lauful each, two pv Day due from the 16"" of June to
sr' of Dec' 1777, 169 Days, omiting one Month in which three Ra-
tions p' Day were drawn by me at Albany — N. York Cur^ £15 0 5J
To D° at two p"" Day from the 1=' of Jan^ to the 31" of March 1778, at
3s. York, each, 27 10 0
Errors excepted, £42 10
I certify on Honor, that the above Sum for Rations is justly due to me according
to my best knowledge. JOHN COPP, Cap*''
Examination of Samuel Whipple.
[Miscel. Pap. .'iO : 339,]
The Examination of Samuel Whipple of Beekmans Precinct in Dutchess County.
Taken before me Roswell Hopkins Esq. one of the Justice of Said County the tenth
Day of April A. D. 1778.
Saith that Isaac Huddleston of Charlotte Came to his house towards nio-bt on
yesterday the 9"' Day of April Instant that he asked him & the young man with
him if they wanted Victuals they Reply'd yes that he went in to his house and told
his Girl these men wanted Victuals. She Said they was arm* & Several Robberies
had lately been committed & that She feared they would Rob him & if they wanted
Victuals he might get it and that he went in to the house and carried them out some
Bread & Milk which they eat that he asked S* Hiiddleston his name & he Replied
his name was William Huddleston that he had been an officer three years & had
500 men. SAMUEL WHIPPLE.
Taken before me,
Roswell Hopkins, Justice Peace.
Certificate in favor of JElias JBallou.
[MisceL Pap. 39: 154.]
Parteidgepield, May y' 7 A. D. 1778.
This may sartifi whome it may cousarn that Elias Ballou of this toun we look
upon to be a man of stidenes and truth.
JOSEPH CHAFFE, ) Select Men
EBEN^^ PIERCE, [ of
ABRAHAM BLACKMAN, ) Fartridgefield.
To the Honourable Court for the County of Albany or whomsoever it may Con-
cern this may certify Mr Elias Ballou of this town is a person who has appeared
friendly to the United States. Also a man of undoubted truth and Viracity.
pr order of Com'" of Safety &c.
DAN'^ KINNE, Chairman.
Memorial of William Foster.
[Assembly Pap. Ac, 14: 530.] .
To the Honorable the Senate and the house of Assembly of the State of New York.
The Memorial of William Foster, a Private Soldier, in the Seventeenth Re"-ement
of Militia, of the County of Albany, of which William B. Whiting Esqiiire is
Colonel, Humbly Sheweth :
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That your Memorilist has been from time to time, called out in the Defense of
the Liberties of his Country, in the Present war ; that he so early as the commencing
of Plostilities, did enter into the Service of this State, in one of the Companies that
composed Col Van Schaack's Regement.
That your Memorilist, always most Chearfully, submitted to the hardships he was
called to endure, for the Defense of his Country, and Readely Obeyed such Orders,
as he Received from his Officers at all times.
That your Memorilist, was out in the Militia, after the Taking Ticonderoga, by
the enemy, the last year, and was in the Retreat from Fort Edward, and on the
30"" day of July last, was most unfortunately for himself, wounded by a musket
Ball in his face, by which he entirely lost one of his eyes, and was at the same time
made a Prisoner, and carried into the enemy's camp, from whence he made his
escape, before General Burgoyne's captivity.
That your Memorilist lost by being Taken a good Beaver Hatt, his Gun and
accouterments.
That your Memorilist yet Remains under the Doct' care, and that he has lately
consulted one of the Principle Docf of the Continental Hospital at Albany, who
tells your Memorilist, that he must not Labour for a year to come, for if he doth
his wound will not be well.
Your Memorilist begs leave further to observe, that he has at Present, no way
that he can subsist himself, nor Discharge his Doct"^ Bill, which is annexed hereto,
that his Parents are in such low Circumstances, in Life, that they are not able to
afford him any Relief.
Now your Memorilist, after Resiting these facts (the truth of which Col Whiting
is knowing to) Humbly Prayes, that your Honorable Body, would take his case
into your wise consideration and as your Memorilist has in the way of Divine Provi-
dence, met with his Distress through his Zeal and Love for his Country, he Humbly
Prayes that he may have the Compassion of it in Relieving his Necessities, so that
he may be enabled to Live without the Disagreeable way of Begging for Charity
which he is encouraged to ask for, from the ample provision the Honorable Con-
gress have made for the wounded in the Continental army, and also, from what other
States have done for the Relief of their wounded Militia in their Service. Which
as your Memorilist in Duty Bound shall ever Pray.
Kings District, 29'" May 1778. WILLIAM FOSTER.
Petition of JLibbeus Mead.
[Assembly Pap. 4;c., li : 528.]
To his Excellency the Gov' and the Hon*"' the Senate and Assembly of the State of
New York :
The Petition of Libbeus Mead of the Manor of Cortlandt in Westchester County
in said State humbly Sheweth —
That your Petitioner in the spring of the year 1774 Removed from Greenwich in
the State of Connecticut and setled on the said Manor, and there set up his Buisness
of Taning and Shoemaking, and by his peacible and quiet behaviour, obtained the
affection and good will of his neighbours, and by his Industry and economy, had
obtained an agreeable prospect of living in decency, plenty and repute among the
good people there, and so continued to prosecute his buisness, untill in June 1775,
when the usurpations of Great Britain and her Military attacks upon America,
rendered it necessary for the preservation of our Invaluable Rights and privileges
to have recourse to arms. Your Petitioner out of a sincear regard for the cause of
his Bleeding country, quited his buisness, and all his hopeful prospects, and Volun-
tarily Enlisted into Col Charles Webb's Regt, and faithfully served therein, at
Cambridge and Elsewhere untill it was discharged, and then your Petit' re-
turned home, and in the spring of l776 your Petit' still animated by the same
love for his country, again enlisted in Capt Slawson's Comp'' and Col Drake's Regt
of this State, and in like manner faithfully served therein until he was properly dis-
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charged — that he then again returned home, but in a very weak and low state of
health, he having been long sick; but as soon as he had recovered, he with the
greatest chearfulness turned out with the Militia in the defence and protection of
the country whenever called upon, and that in April 1111 when the Enemy made
their tour to Danbury, your Petitioner then again Voluntarily turned out with the
Militia his neighbours under tlie command of Capt Seeley, and the Petit' was in the
Battle at Richfield, and pursued them quite to Campehill, and that on his march
down from Richfield, the Petit' in persute of the Enimy accidentally got seperated
from the s'' Comp" to which he belonged, and he then joined a company of Rangers
unde4- the command of Capt Silvan" Mead of Greenwich, which company was by
General Arnold ordered into the front of the attack, and was in the action on Campe-
hill, the foremost in attacking the Enemy, when and whare the Petit' being one
of the advanced guard, he received a ball from the Enemy near his hip, which
entered his body and lodged near the backbone which took all sensation and motion
from him below the wound, and immediately bro' the Petit' to the ground ; the
Enemy pushing hard on our party with treble our number, for want of seasonable
reinforcements our party was obliged to retreat, and leave the Petit' to fall into
their merciless hands ; they came up to the Petit' and he then resigned his arms,
and himself to them a prisoner, and beged for quarter, but with their usual Inhu-
manity they refused to give any, but with Bayonets stabed your unfortunate and
helpless Petit' in the side of his face and cleaved the cheek from the jaw bone.
Then again they stabed him under his ear, then in his Head, then turning him over
stabed a bayonet into his back, then roaling him over, stabed him twice in his
arme, then into his side, and also into his Belly, all which more than savage cruelty
exercised on the Petit' in his helpless condition, he was compelled to bear, and they
then supposing him to be dead, stripped him where he Jay in the greatest pain and
anguish untill our men came on again, and discovered the Petit' to be alive and car-
ryed him to a house, from whence, in a few days, in a Horse litter he was conveyed
to Greenwich, where he lay in a Languishing and helpless condition untill the next
November, being all that time with and taken care of by his friends, and although
by the blessing of God the Petit" wounds are healed and appear well, yet he has
lost the use of his feet, and but little probability of his ever recovering the use of
them. The Petit' further begs leave to observe, that he has very little Interest left
to support him, and that he is by his before rescited wounds, rendered incapible of
supporting himself, and his prospects in life cut off, all which concur to present a
gloomy scean before him — the Petit' thereupon humbly prays his Excellency and
the Hon"' Legislature out of their great goodness and Compation to take his dis-
tressed case into their wise and benevolent consideration, and be gratiously pleased,
either by themselves, or appoint two or three wise faithful and judicius gentl" to
enquire into the truth of the fact herein mentioned, and Report make, that the suf-
fering state of the Petit' may have and obtain relief, either in the way provided by
the Hon" the Continental Congress, or in some or such other way, as in your great
wisdom shall seam meet and suitable, and he as in duty bound shall ever Pray.
Dated at the Manor of Cortlandt this the 3'^ day of June 1116.
GiDON Seeley, Capt.
Samuel Laweance, Lieut.
Nathan Rockwell, Justice of the Peace.
Henry Slason, Capt.
Caleb Hobby, Lieut.
Abijah Gilbbkt, Capt.
Meamination of William Johnston.
[Miacel. Pap. 30 : 452.]
Ulster County, ss
William Johnston being examined says that on the Second day of June Joseph
Brant came up from Oneoghquaga to Unadilla with about between Seventy or
Eighty Warriors; That they came out of the Indian Territory & within the
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Division Line between the Indians and Inhabitants about one mile — that Brandt &
his party sent for the Officer of the Militia Company and the Minister of Unadella
and informed them that they were in want of Provision — that if they could not get
It by consent they must take it in by force — that Joseph Brandt told the officer that
their agreement with the King was very strong and that they where not such Villians
as to break their covenant with the King — that they were Natural Warriors — and
that they could not bear to be threatened by General Schuyler, they were informed
that the Mohawks were confined — that they had not liberty to pass and repass as
formerly; that they were determined to be free as they were a free people &
desired to have their friends removed from the Mohawk river Least if the Western
Indians should come down their friends might suffer with the rest as they would
pay no respect to persons — that the Inhabitants being but weak and defenceless
they let them have some provision — that the said Brandt and his party, after staying
about two days at Unadella aforesaid took Eight or Ten head of horned Cattle, &
Some Sheep & Hogs & then returned to Oneoghquaga again, that those of the
Inhabitants who were friendly to the Cause of America removed With their families
& Effects to places of more Safety, that the Examinant then went to the Officers
of Tryon County and informed them of the matter that General Harkimer with a
party went to Unadella.
Commission of Martin Beekman.
[N. T. Col. Mas. CI. 148.]
The People of the State of New York, By the Grace of God, Free and Inde-
pendent.
To Maktin Beekman, Gent" Greeting:
We reposing especial Trust and Confidence, as well in your Patriotism, Conduct
and Loyalty, as in your Valour and Readiness to do us good and faithful service.
Have appointed and constituted, and by these Presents Do Appoint and Constitute
you the said Martin Jieekman Second Lieutenant of Captain William nidi's
Company of Militia in the County of Albany in the Regiment whereof Jacob
Lansing Jun' Esquire is Colonel. You are therefore, to take the said Company
into your charge and care as Second Lieutenant thereof, and duly to exercise the
Officers and Soldiers of that Company in Arms, who are hereby commanded to
obey you as their Second Lieutenant, and you are also to Observe and follow such
Orders and Directions, as you shall from time to time, receive from our General
and Commander in Chief of the Militia of our said State, or any other your Supe-
rior Officer, According to the Rules and Discipline of War, in pursuance of the
Trust reposed in you ; and for so doing this shall be your Commission for and
during our good pleasure, to be Signified by our Council of Appointment. In
Testimony whereof, we have caused our Seal for Military Commissions to be here-
unto Affixed. Witness our Trusty and well beloved George Clinton Esquire our
Governor of State of New York, General and Commander in chief of all the
Militia, and Admiral of the Navy of the same, by and with the Advice and Con-
sent of our said Council of Appointment, at FoughJeeepsie the Fourth day of April
in the Second year of our Independence, and in the year of our Lord one Thousand
Seven Hundi-ed and Seventy Eight.
Passed the Secretary's Office July 30'" 1778. GEO, CLINTON.
By His Excellency's Command.
Abr" B. Banckem, D'' Secretary.
Heturn of non- Jurors.
[N. T. Col. Mss. CII. p. 5, 6.]
State of New York, ss.
By Henry Wisner, Gilbart Cooper and Thomas Moffat, Esquires,
[l. S.J Commissioners for enquiring into, detecting and defeating all Conspira-
cies which may be formed in this State against the Liberties of America.
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This is to Certify that ia pursuance of an act of the Legislature of
[l. s.] this State, Entitled " An Act more effectually to prevent the mischiefs
arising from the Influence and Example of persons of Equivocal and
[l. S.J Suspected Character in this State," Fletcher Mathews Esquire and
Thomas Bull of the County of Ulster Personally appeared before us
on this Eleventh Day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand
Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight and being by us Tendered the Oath
in said act contained did Refuse to take the same. In Witness whereof
we have hereunto Set our hands and Seals, the Day and year above
written. HENRY WISNER,
GILB^ COOPER,
THO^ MOFFAT.
To John Moein Scott, Esq' Secretary of the State of New York.
Petition of Captain John Suchanan.
[Assembly Pap. &o., 14: 521.]
To the Honorable the Senate and Assembly of the State of New York.
The Petition of Captain John Buchanan, humbly sheweth :
That your Petitioner being an Inhabitant of the City of New York was in the
year IT'ZS appointed a Captain in the Militia of the said city, and your Petitioner
sometime thereafter received an appointment from his Excellency General Wash-
ington for the superintendence of all the Batteaus, Boats & small craft in the Con-
tinental Service on Hudson's River, as also an appointment from Major General
Putnam to the same Purpose.
That upon the 3'* day of January 1V78 your Petitioner being stationed by General
Pntnam at Terry Town a Party of the Enemy marched there from King's Bridge
with an Intention to plunder the Country, and" that your Petitioner went with the
Militia & Continental Troops there to oppose the Enemy and in a skirmish with
them was wounded in the right arm and shoulder as may appear more fully by
copys of a certificate under the Hand of Major General Putnam hereunto annexed.
That your Petitioner was then conveyed to the General Hospital of the Army of
the United States of America at Fish Kill, where he laid until the 14th day of
August last and is now by occasion of the wound aforesaid rendered unable to gain
a necessary subsistance for himself and Family his right arm being in a Manner
useless— as may further appear by the copy of a certificate under the hand of Samuel
Adams, Senior Surgeon of the General Hospital aforesaid also hereunto annexed.
Your Petitioner therefore prays that his case may be taken into consideration and
such Relief granted to him as by the Honorable the Senate and Assembly may be
deemed proper and reasonable, and your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever
pray, &c. JOHN BUCHANAN.
POKEPSIK, Oct' 29, 1778.
™, .„ , FisHKiLLS, April 5, 1778.
_ Ihese are to certify that the Bearer Captain John Buchanan was wounded in the
right arm and shoulder upon the third day of January, 1778, at Tarry Town in the
State of JSTew York bravely fighting in the defence of the Liberties of America, and
commanded the party by whom Lieut Althoun with his party were taken
ISRAEL PUTNAM, M. G.
. General Hospital, Bedpoed, Aug. 14, 1778.
Ihis IS to certify that Capt John Buchanan wounded in January by the Enemy
has been attended by the Surgeons of the General Hospital at Fish Kill: that in
consequence of his wound he is in a great measure deprived of the use of his riffht
arm ; he is therefore recommended to the State of New York for the Redress that
IS due to Men who suffer in Defence of their Country
SAMUEL ADAMS, Se7i'r Surg:
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[N. T. C6U. MSS. 101 : 149.]
To John Moein Scott, Esq' Secretary of the State of New York.
We John M. Beekman, Mathew Vischer and Isaac D. Fonda Esq" Commissioners
appointed for enquiring into, detecting and defeating all Conspiracies which may
be formed in this State against the Liberties of America agreeable to the Directions
of an Act of the Legislature of the State of New York entitled " an Act more
effectually to prevent the Mischiefs arising from the Influence and Example of Per-
sons of equivocal and suspected Character in this State," do hereby certify that in
Pursuance of the said Act we have caused the following persons to come before
us vizt: David Van Schaack of the District of Kinderhook on the Thirtieth Day of
August last, Nicholas Stevens of the Township of Schonectady on the Fifteenth
Day of August last, Henry Van Schaack of the District of Kinderhook on the
Seventeenth Day of August last, and Lambert Burghart of the District of Kinder-
hook on the Twenty first Day of August last, Alexander Campbell of the Township
of Schenectady on the Seventh Day of September Instant and Martin Crom of
Claverack District on the Fourteenth Day of September Instant and offered to
administer to them respectively the Oath therein mentioned which the said David
Van Schaack, Nicholas Stevens, Ilenry Van Schaack, Lambert Burghart, Alexander
Campbell, and Martin Crom severally refused to take. As witness our Hands and
Seals this twenty second Day of September in the year One thousand seven hundred
and seventy eight. JOHN M. BEEKMAN, [seal."
MAT. VISCHER, [seal.'
ISAAC D. FONDA. [seal."
Petition of Joseph Graves.
[Assembly Pap. &c., 14: 526.]
To the Honorable the Senate and house of Assemble of the State of New York.
The Petition of Joseph Graves of Kings District in Albany County, humbly
sheweth.
That your Petitioner did inlist himself in one of the Companies of Rangers Raised
in the service of this State out of the County of Albany under the command of
Alexander Baldwin Captain in the year 1776, and at his own expence equipt him-
self with arms and acouterments according to Resolutions of the Convention of said
State, for the Raising the said Rangers.
That your Petitioner was in the Party with Capt. Baldwin when on their way
from Ticonderoga to Albany, they were surprised and Taken Prisoners, at Sabath
day Point, on the 20"" day of March 1777, and Carried Captives to Canada, where
he was confined on board a Guard Ship with not more than two days' allowance for
a full week until Late in the fall Proceeding, when your Petitioner signed his Parole
not to take up arms against the King of Great Britain untill he should be Exchanged,
on which he was sent, to New York, from thence Permitted to return home.
That your Petitioner had Taken from him when Captivated, a good Double For-
tified Rifle gun, a Hanger, Powder-horn, a Bullet Pouch, a Blue Broad Cloth Coat,
a pair of Buck Skin Breeches, two Woolen Shirts, and one pair of Stockins, for
goodness and value will appear by the memorandum below.
That your Petitioner is a poor man and has a family, and by Reason of his going
into the Service and his being so long in Captivity, and through the Hardships he
underwent, therein. Disenabled from his usual way of Labouring for the support of
his family since his Return untill very Lately.
After Relating the above Facts many of which Col Whiting one of your Honour-
able body is well knowing to, your Petitioner humbly prayeth that your Honourable
house would Take his case under your consideratiou and Grant him such Relief as
you in your Wisdom shall think meet, and as your Petitioner in Duty bound shall
ever Pray. JOSEPH GRAVES.
Kings District, 27"" September, 1778.
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Memorandum.
1 Double Fortified Rifle gun cost in the year 1776 £8 0 0
1 hanger cost in do, 2 10 0
1 powder horn cost in 1 776, 0 16 0
1 Bullit Pouch, cost in 1776, 0 8 0
1 Broad Cloth Coat, half wore, 3 0 0
1 Pair buck skin breeches half wore, 1 4 0
2 Woolen Shirts, almost new, 1 8 0
1 Pair of stocking part wore, 0 8 0
£17 14 0
Which articles to be purchased at this day would far exceed that price, as money
is BO much Depreciated since, for which your petitioner hopes he may also be con-
sidered. JOSEPH GRAVES.
Petition of Isaac Everit, Jr.
[Assembly Pap. kc, 14: 531.]
To his Exxelency the govenor and the other Gentlemen of Assembly Now Seting at
Poughkeepsie.
A Petition: On the 29"" of March Last I was Sent on Public Buisness With two
of my Neighbours in Persuit of a Number of Robbers we Persued them as far as the
White plains. When the two men that was with me Disarmed me, made a Prisner
of me and Caried Me to New York where I Remain'd a Prisner Confin'd untill the
21'' of July when Being Exchanged I Returned Home Almost Naked and Destitute
of Money finding my family under Poor Circumstances And my Summer's work
Wholley Lost I am under Nesessaty of Applying for some assistance to support
My family And if you Gentlemen Can see it in your way Consistent With your
Honor" and the Ruils of Justice to Grant me Somthing for the Support of my
family I shall Ever Think myself indebted and therefore shall Endeavour to Do my
Country Good and faithful Service' Gentlemen Annimated with Hopes of Succour
from your Liberal Hands I Kemain your Most Obedient and Very Humble Servant.
ISAAC EVERIT, Jun'r.
Fkedricksbukgh, 14"' Octo' D 1778.
Petition of Jacob Travies.
[Assembly Pap. &c., 14: 625.]
To the Honour"" Gentlem" of the Council & House of Representatives of the State
of New York.
The Petition of Jacob Travies, Lieutenant in Colonel Tommy Thomas' Reg' of
Militia, humbly shews :
That on the 28"" of April, 1777, your humble Petitioner, then in an Engagement
with the Enemy at Danbury, was wounded in his left Arm, by a Grape" Shot, by
which reason he was oblig'd to have it cut off. And as he has a large Family, and
but a small Interest ; beg your Honor's would consider him, that he may be allow'd
something towards a Support in his unhappy Situation ; and your humble Petitioner
as in duty Bound, shall ever Pray, &c. JACOB TRAVIES.
PouND-RiDGB, 21'' Octob' 1778.
N. B. The above nam'd Travies was under the Surgeon's hands 13 Weeks. For
Rum, Vinegar, nursing and board the above term, SODollars.
(Indorsed.) Let the Legislature enact a new Arm for him.
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Certificate in favor of Silas Parrish.
[Assembly Pap. kc, 14: 525.]
Feedricksbuegh, 30"' December, 1778.
This May Certify that Silas Parrish was in the Minuit Service in New York
When he had his Leg Broke which Causes the Lameness that now attends him.
Certified by Me, TH= HAMILTON.
To whom it may concern.
Muster Roll of Captain Thumbs Company.
[Assembly Pap. 14 : 98.]
Mustek Roll of Captain Adam Thum's Company of Rangers in Colonel Jacob
Klock's Regiment of Militia, being the Second Batalion of Militia in Tryon
County and State of New York, for the time they have been in actual service
commencing the 1"' day of March 1779, and ending the 22* April 1780:
Adam Thum, Capt. March 1"' 1779. Daniel Fox, private.
James Philips, private. William W. Fox, private.
Hendrick Haines, private. Christopher W. Fox, private.
Christian Redman, do Counrad Thum, do
George Redman, do Joseph Fox, do
John Backous, do Peter I. Jahbroad, do
I certify that the above muster roll is Just and true, to the Best of my
Knowledge. JACOB KLOCK, Col.
Petition, of Major Robert Cochran.
[Assembly Pap. 14 : 513.]
To his Excellency George Clinton, Esq' Governor of the State of New York,
general and Commander-in-chief of .all the Militia, and Admiral of the Navy.
The Petition of Robert Cochran Major in the Third New York Regiment of
New York Forces in the Continental Service, humbly sheweth :
That your Petitioner is a Freeholder and Inhabitant of this State. That he has
a wife and six children with whom he lived at Lake Cham-plain (opposite Gilliland's
Creek), on some of his lands there, until the operations of the war to the north-
ward, rendered it necessary for him to leave his Habitation and retire with his family
into the more interior parts of the country.
That your Petitioner being convinced of the just Rights of this Country in its
Contest with Great Britain, and of the Justice as well as Expediency of opposing
by Force of Arms their tyrannical usurpations, was one of the first in this State
who stood forth and entered into the service of his Country.
That as early as in May, 1775, your Petitioner was one of the Officers (a captain)
of the Party of troops that took at Crown Point one Serjeant and one Commissary
and twelve Privates of the British Army who were sent down to Albany as Prisoners
of war and have since been exchanged.
That your Petitioner have ever since been in the Continental service, and humbly
presumes it is not in the Power of Man to alledge any Thing against his Character
as an officer, a gentleman, or a soldier.
That in Virtue of a Resolve of Congress the officers and soldiers in the Conti-
nental Army are each to have a certain Proportion of Lands according to their
respective Rank & Stations, as a Reward for their services.
That a Major, by that Resolution, is entitle to four hundred Acres.
That there is at Crown Point a Tract of vacant Land of about four hundred
Acres, and part of which has been heretofore reserved by the Crown of Britain,
as your Petitioner has been informed, for the use of a garrison there in Time
of war.
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Your Petitioner therefore most humbly prays your Excellency to take these mat-
ters into consideration and to grant your Petitioner a Patent of the said Land under
such Conditions, Restrictions, & Limitations as your Excellency shall deem neces-
sary or expedient. And your Petitioner -will ever pray &c.
Albany, 18 May, 1779. ROBERT COCHRAN".
Petition of Captain John Doughty.
[Assembly Pap. &c., 14: 483, 485, 481, 489, 490, 493, 491]
To the Hon" Senate & House of Assembly for the State of New York.
The Petition of Capt John Doughty of the State of New York, in Behalf of him-
self and the officers, jion-commissioned officers and matrosses belonging to the State
of New York, now serving in Coll Lamb's Regiment of Artillery, humbly sheweth:
That your Petitioner hath been engaged in the Corps of Artillery in the service
of his country since the Beginning of the year 1776.
That your Petitioner now has the Honour of commanding a company raised by
the Provincial Convention of this State in the year 1776, then raised during the
present "Warr, and commanded by Lieut-Coll. Hamilton, now Aid-D'Carap to the
Commander-in-Chief.
That your Petitioner and the officers and men under his command, & also the
officers and men belonging to the company raised at the same Time, and under the
same circumstances, lately commanded by Maj. Beauman, now by Capt George
Fleming, have struggled in the service of their country together with many other
officers and soldiers since raised, & now in the same regiment with your Petitioner
(as will appear by the Returns handed to your Hon" House herewith) under all the
Disadvantages of a hard service & a depreciated currency.
That your Petitioner and his Brother Soldiers, impelled by the same laudable
Principles, which first induced them to step forth in the glorious cause in which
they are now engaged, feel anxious to continue and persevere therein so long as
their country may have a call for their services.
That your Petitioner and his Brother Soldiers from the Peculiarity of their Situa-
tion, in not being adopted by the State to which they belong, have more severely
felt the Hardships of "VVarr and the Effects of the Depritiation of our Currency than
their fellow-soldiers serving in the same cause and belonging to the same State.
That your Petitioner and his Brother Soldiers almost borne down by their Disad-
vantage, have petitioned the Hon Congress and the Commander-in-Chief, as well as
the Legislature of this State, for Relief in the Premises. In Answer to which your
Petitioner and his Brother Soldiers have always been promised that the same Justice
should be done, and allowance made to them that was done and made to the Troops
belonging to the same State.
Having the good of the service and the hopes of this future Recompense in "V"iew,
your Petitioner and his Brother Soldiers have drawn money upon the credit thereof
froni their friends, or else from the Smallness of their Finances they could not have
subsisted.
Your Petitioner and his Brother Soldiers, looking up to the Justice of your Hon'
Houses, do therefore beg that they may be adopted as Part of the Troops of this
State ; and that the same Benefits that have been enjoyed and that may be enjoyed
by the Troops of this State, may be extended to them, or some Equivalent such as
ni your Wisdom you shall deem Just & Right may be granted to them. And your
Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray. JN° DOUGHTY
September 1, 1779.
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Return of Men enlisted hy Captain Wool.
Return of Men Recruited for the service of the United States of America, by
Capt. Isaiah Wool, of Coll. John Lamb's Regiment of Artillery, 1777.
Isaiah Wool, Captain, New York.
Elisha Harvey, 2* Lieut., Taunton, Mass.
Amoriah Vose, Serj't, Mindum, do
Samuel Parsons, do Marblehead, do
William Thomson, Gunner, do do
John Day, Mattross, Boston, do
William Beacon, do Woodstock, Conn.
James Silvia, do Xew York.
Cornelius Stagg, do do
Thomas Shuhan, do do
Amos Eastwood, do . , do
Hugh Carr, do Peekskill.
ELISHA HARVEY, Lieut. Art'
Albany, 20*" April 1779.
This is to certify that the within return is an exact copy of a return sent to his
Excellency General Washington to be forwarded to the Board of Warr In conse-
quence of a resolve of Congress passed in March last for that purpose.
JN° DOUGHTY, B. M. Arty.
Aug. 28, 1779.
Return of the Officers, Non-commissioned officers and Mattrosses, belonging to
Capt George Fleming's Comp^ of Coll. John Lamb's Reg't of Artillery.
Geoi'ge Fleming, Captain, New York.
Jacob Reed, Captain-Lieut, do
Peter Nestil, First-Lieut, do
James Giles, 2'^ Lieut, do
John Burnsides, 2* Lieut, do
Uriah Rowland, Q' Mast. Serjt, N. Haven.
William Loudon, Drum-Major, New York.
Isaac Stymets, Serj't, do
Wm M'^Kinney, do do
Peter Kip, Corporal, do
George Garland, do do
John Osmus, Bombad' do
Ja" M'^Donald, do do
Sam'l Ganler, Gunner, do
David Rudolph, do do
Wm. Gurtley, do Boston.
John Wessels, Drum, New York.
Robert Sanders, Fife, do
Isaac Chace, Mattross, do
Peter Creiley, Mattross, New York.
Daniel Campbell, do do
David Cornwall, do do
Wm Drake, do do
Rich'd Duyckman, do do
John Flagley, do do
Peter Fuller, do do
Thos. Garrison, do do
Thos. Jones, do do
Joshua Ketchum, do do
Simon Loshey, do • do
Jacob Morris, do do
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Abr" Riclihow, Mattross, New York.
John Reins, do do
Jasper Stymets, do do
Peter Scurry, do do
John Taylor, do do
Adam Wandell, do do
Peter Young, do do
N. B. All the above men, except Uriah Rowland, are enlisted for the war.
GEORGE FLEMING, Capt Artillery.
This is to certify that the within return is an exact copy of the return sent to his
Excellency Gen'l Washington, to be forwarded to the Board of War in Consequence
of a Resolve of Congress passed in March last for that purpose.
Aug' 28, 1779. JN° DOUGHTY, B. M. Art'
Return of men Recruited in the State of New York for the service of the United
States of America by Capt, Tho' Thedore Bliss of Coll. John Lamb's Regiment
of Artillery, 1777.
Tho' Thedore Bliss, Captain, Boston.
Thomas Machin, Capt- Lieut, N. York.
Shepard Kollock, 1" Lieut, N. Jersey.
William Cebra, 2^ do N. York.
Thomas Gee, Sarg't, Little Britain.
John Bichaman, do do
Joseph Holsteed, do Fishkills.
James M'Bride, do N. York.
Daniel Thorne, Corporal, Bethleham.
William M^Bride, do N. York.
Peter States, Bumbad' do
John Murphy, do do
George Clark, Gunner, Wallkill.
John Cunningham, do Little Britain.
William Ackerman, Mattross, N. York.
Samuel Woodroff, do Bethleham.
Israel Colman, do Little Britain.
James Whitmore, Mattross, Murdrers creek.
Jeremiah Randel, do Bedford.
John Nelson, do Nine Partners.
Benjamin Gobell, do Blooming Grove.
Joseph Gobell, do do
Weight Smith, do Goshen.
James Moore, do do
John Clark, do do
Achbil Deen, do N. Windsor.
Jonathan White, do Murdrers creek.
Amos Whitmore, do do
Richard M'Cune, do N. Windsor.
Hugh Waterson, do do
Richard Smith, do Albany.
Oliver Hardin, do N. Windsor.
Thomas Thorp, do Smith Clove.
THO' MACHIN, Capt-Lieut.
This is to certify that the within return is an exact copy of a Return sent to hia
Excellency Gen'l Washington, to be forwarded to the Board of Warr, in consequence
of a Resolve of Congress passed in March last for that purpose.
Aug. 28, 1779. JN° DOUGHTY, B. M. Ari>
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A Return of the Officers & Men of Capt Gershom Mott's Company Colonel John
[Lamb's] Regiment of Artillery.
Gershom Mott, Captain, New York.
Joseph Thomas, Capt-Lieut, Plymouth, Mass.
James Bradford, 2'' Lieut, N. York.
Isaac Guion, 1"' Lieut, N. Rochelle.
Peter Woodward, 2'' Lieut, N. Haven.
Joseph Van Emburgh, Sergeant, Half Moon.
Robert Britt, do Spencertown.
Nathann'l Higgins, do Eastham, Mass.
Joseph Emerson, do Haverhill, do
Joshua Bishop, Corporal, Rumbout.
John Bevere, Bombadier, Saratoga.
Joseph Varneul, do Albany.
Jacob Hicks, Gunner, Rombout.
Lemuel Langley, Drummer, Dorchester, Mass.
John Mahony, Mattross Albany.
Gabriel Bishop, do Rumbout.
John Cogan, do Albany.
Abraham Dutcher, do Rumbout.
John David, , . . . do do
Joseph Hunt, do Farmington.
Ambross Ladow, do Rumbout.
Abraham Myers, do New York.
William Robertson, do Albany.
John Russell, do Cortlandts Manor.
Robert Richardson, do Rumbout!
John Sunderlin, do Fairfield, Conn.
John Smith, do Spencertown, N. Y.
Jacob Wilsie, do Rumbout.
John Yurkse, do do
William Nelnit, do Fredericksburgh.
GERSHOM MOTT, Capt.
New Windsor, State op New Yoek, Aug 22* 1779.
This is to certify that the within return is an exact copy of a Return sent to his
Excellency Gen'l Washington, to be forwarded to the Board of Warr, in consequence
of a Resolve of Congress passed in March last for that purpose.
Aug. 28, 1779. JN° DOUGHTY, B. M. ArV
Return of the Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Privates in Captain John
Doughty's Company Col' John Lamb's Regiment of Artillery.
John Doughty, Captain, N. York.
Thomas Thompson, Capt-Lieut, do
John Waldron, 1°' Lieut, do
Chilion Ford, 2* Lieut, Morris, N. J.
Alexander Thompson, .... 2* Jjieut, N. York.
Thomas Cochran, Serjant, do
James Forbus, do do
William Scott, do do
Farrel Summers, Corporal, do
David Johnson, do do
John Millspaugh, Bombardier, Walkill.
John Martin, do N. York.
James Bradley, Gunner, do
Dan'l M'Lean, do Walkill.
Squir Harris, .... Drummer, do
Isaac Douty, Fiffier, N. York.
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John Davis, Matross, N. York.
William Higgins, do do
Barnard Hutson, do do
James Harris, do do
Isaac Johnson, do do
Olliver Lozier, do do
John Mallett, do do
Rich'd Savage, do do
Jerimia Hopkins, do do
Dan'l Smith do Walkill.
Conrad Bush, do N. Yoi'k.
Bezeliel Ackley, do Chatham, N. J.
Mickel Roe, do Springfield, N. J.
John Robinson, do do
Levi Sharp, do Maude creek, N". J.
Steven Carter, do Chatham, N. J.
James Casey, do Burlington, N. J.
John Kinsey, do Woodbridge, N. J.
Ellip' Moor, do do
Elisha Shell, do N. York.
Patrick Kelly, do do
THQs THOMPSON, Capt-Lieut, A.
Camp near Chester, IS"" August, 1779.
This is to certify that the within Return is an exact copy of a Return sent to his
Excellency Gen'l Washington, to be forwarded to the Board of Warr, in consequence
of a resolve of Congress passed in March last for that purpose.
Aug. 28, 1779. JN° DOUGHTY, J3. M. Art'
Return of the Officers, Non-commissioned officers and Matrosses in Capt. Andrew
Moodie's Company in the Regiment of Artillery commanded by Col. John Lamb.
Andrew Moodie, .... Captain, Pokeepsie.
Cornelius Swartwout, .... Capt-Lieut, N. York.
Joseph Ashton, 1" Lieut, Philadelphia.
George Leaycroft, 2^ Lieut, N. York.
Henry A. Williams, 2* Lieut, do
William Strahan, 2* Lieut, do
Abiel Pettie, Serjeant, Boston.
Thomas Kelton, do do
James Stack, do N. Windsor.
James Little, do , Walkill.
James Brown, Corporal, Red Hook.
David Corbin, do N. Fairfield, Conn.
John Decker, do Walkill.
Robert English, Bombadier, do
Thomas Preston, Gunner, Fredericksburgh.
John Patterson, do Walkill.
John Hortwick Drummer, N. Windsor.
James Purdy, Fifer, Whiteplains.
Wm. Bochanan, Matross, Little Britain.
James Bayde, do do
Hugh Crokert, do Goshen.
William Cunningham do Little Britain.
Gideon Chase, do Oblong.
John Douglass, do Little Britain.
Joseph Deacon, do Newburgh.
W" Graham, do Walkill.
Thomas griffiths do Peekskill.
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John Garnet, Matross, Goshen.
David Hanmore, do Little Britain.
John Haminon, do Walkill.
Thomas Higgins, do Philadelphia.
Thos. Hagerthy, do N. Windsor.
Hugh Lindsey, do Walkill.
Moses Latta, do do
. And" M"=Farling, do Kingston.
Alexander M'Coy, do Walkill.
Alex' Maffet, do do
Christo' Medler, do Kingston.
Samuel Miller, do Walkill.
William Nichols, do Little Britain.
Hugh Pauley, do do
David Pembrook, do N. Marlboro.
James Pembrook, do do
John Sullivan, do Walkill.
James Sheerer, do Little Britain.
Joseph Smith, do Oblong.
Will" Swan, do Goshen.
James Vangerder, do Walkill.
Cornel' Vauderhof, do Little Britain.
Robert Wigham, do do
Jesse Wood, do Goshen.
Alex"^ Young, do Walkill.
These certify that the within Return is a true copy taken from the original signed
by Capt. Moodie. JOSEPH ASHTON,
30"^ August, 1779. Lieut. & Adft ArtiUery.
This is to certify that the within Return is an exact copy of a Return sent to his
Excellency Gen'l Washington, to be forwarded to the Board of Warr, in consequence
of a resolve of Congress passed in March last for that purpose.
Aug. 28. 1779. JN° DOUGHTY, £.M. Arf
Petition of Adjutant Hoogland and Colonel Dickinson.
[Aaaemb.y Pap., &c., 14: 501.]
To His Excellency the Governor, the Senators & Assembly of the State of New
York.
Gentlemen : To bear afflictions without repining has in all Ages been Deemed a
Mark of Fortitude worthy of Commendation ; but in a Land where Freedom has
been the object, and proposed as the Reward of so Bloody and severe a Conflict as
this country has felt, to suffer under Grievances without Remonstrating, is so far
from proving its Principle a Virtue, that it Degenerates into a Vice too odious to
be acknowledged by any Inhabitant in these M-ee and Independent States.
From this Preamble it will easily be conjectured that we suppose ourselves
aggrieved, and wish Redress. The conjecture is Just, and we feel a Degree of
Satisfaction not easy to be expressed, that we have an opportunity to lay our com-
plaints before a Legislature chosen of Freemen from amoung ourselves, whose only
aim can be the Prosperity and well being of those they Represent.
In the course of the arduous struggle in which we have been engaged, a Variety
of Calamities have befallen Individuals not in the power of any Legislature to fore-
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see ov avert — But that some who now stand foremost and most exposed in this
contest, suffer peculiar hardships, is a truth which, we trust, none will deny. The
depreciation of our continental currency has now become so greate and apparent,
that to pretend to conceal or Disbelieve it, would rather be thought to Proceed
from an Obstinate than a Patriotic Principle — the next question then arising is who
are the principal sufferers — so long as the Intercourse between man and man sub-
sists, and one Commodity bears pace with another, the Farmer and Merchant do
not so readily feel the loss which the Public credit Sustains ; but those whose Sala-
ries and Services are fixed, feel the full weight of this Burthen, and must with
groaning bear vp, or with bitterness sink under the Load. It will not be Difficult
to point out the men who more Immediately suffer in this Conflict ; That the army
have sacraficed much, none will Deny, but where the sacrifice will end it is hard to
predict, while the Depreciation so rapidly continues. To whom then must we look
for Redress ? Certainly to our Constituents whose battles we are fighting, and
whose Freedom we are Defending Jointly with our own — To you therefore we
look up, in behalf of those in our Corps, which belong to this State, and while we
give you our most FaithfuU Services, we ask but the fulfillment of your most
Solemn assurances — The Promise and Obligation on both Parties are mutually
binding. We ask that General Justice may be done to the Troops of this State at
large, and then that we may be considered among them ; Reason pleads in favor of
the Former ; of the Latter a Resolution of the Honb'° Continental Congress of
March 15th lYTQ a copy of which is herewith enclosed — By this it appears that we
are accounted as part of the Quotas of those States to which we respectively
belong, and of course equally entitled to the advantages they afford.
We further beg leave to lay before the House the enclosed copy of an act of the
Hon'''' Assembly of the State of Connecticut, passed in Consequence of the afore-
said Resolution of Congress.
Our situation is certainly very critical and trying, and after Duly stating our
case, we trust we have Discharged that duty which we owe ourselves and those
under our command.
Wishing your earliest Decision on this Subject, we remain gentlemen, with every
mark of esteem and regard
Your most ob't and Very Humble Sv*°
JERONEMUS HOOGLAND,
Ceompond, June 14"" 1779. Lieut tfc Adft 2" RegH Light Dragoons,
siLVANUs DicKiisrsoisr,
Com" 2" Meg't L. Dragoons.
The Committee to whom was referred the petition of Jeronomus Hoogland &
Silvanus Dickinson of the second regiment of light dr.agoons, in the service of the
United States, in behalf of themselves and others, report.
That provision ought to be made for the petitioners and others, and beg leave to
recommend the following resolutions, to-wit :
Resolved, That the same pi'ovision be made for the officers, non-commissioned
officers, and soldiers, now belonging to the corps of light dragoons and artillery and
infantry, and the corps of artillery artifficers, whicli are or m.ay be considered as
part of the Quota of troops raised within this State, agreeable to a resolution of
Congress passed the 15'" of March, 1779, which hath been made for the officers,
non-commissioned officers and privates in the five continental Battalions, r.-iised
under the direction of this State, by an act entitled an act for the payment of the
several officers of Government, and for other pwposes therein mentioned, passed
the IS"" March, 1779.
Resolved, That in every future provision to be made by this State, the said
respective corps be provided for in like manner, with the five" continental battalions
raised within this State.
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Descriptive HoU of the First Company, 2d New York Regiment, commanded
by Col. Ph. Coktlandt, June 23d^ 1119.
[Mil. Bet. 29 : 80.]
NAMES.
Age
Trade or
occupation.
Place of blrtli.
Where enlisted.
When enlisted.
Nathaniel -Webb, S M.,..
Alex'der Dunn, Q. M. S.,
Isaac Morrell, D. M.,
David Morrison, Serg't,..
24
27
19
24
41
19
16
17
19
20
37
39
44
24
17
17
66
26
17
17
24
Millwright
Cabinetmaker
State of New York,
Dublin
Marbletown,
AprU 8, 1777.
1779.
Nov. 27, 1778.
Feb. 6, 1777.
Nov. 27, 1778.
Deo. 18, 1778.
Deo. 2, 1776.
Deo. 6, 1776.
Jan. 10, 1776.
Jan. 20, 1777.
Jan. 30, 1777.
AprU 30, 1777.
Dec. 2, 1776.
Feb. 2, 1777.
Nov. 27, 1778.
Nov. 15, 1778.
Nov. 23, 177?.
Jan. 5, 1779.
1779.
Nov. 19, 1778.
March 11, 1T79.
Nov. 15, 1778.
do
Carpenter
North Briton,
do
South Carolina,
Newfoundland
State New York, ...
do
Claverack,
do
Isaac McCartney,
Rope maker,...
Tanner,
do
Isaac Wilsey,
do
John Gavine,
Baker,
Peeksklll
James Scott,
None, ..
James Ready,
do ..
Ireland
Peekskill '
William Knight,
do
Peter Cashedy
Biacksmlth, ...
Smith's Clove, _...
Mindner's Krick,
Flshkill,
JoelTuthill,
do
do
Caleb Smith,
do
Peekskill,
Henry Elliott,
Stanly Thompson,
Cord Winer, ...
John Wilhelo,
New Paltz,
Peenpeck
Abraham Weeks,
Tanner
L. Island
do
Joseph Beely,
Cutler
Old Ingland,
Flshkill
Christopher Smith,
Christopher Krom,
Jacob Levi,
Farmer,
G 9 Partners,
do
Minisink,
Peenpeck
Baker,...
Rliynbeck, ....
John Rogers,
Limingkill
Patrick Hamilton, John Hendrick Leek, James Molloy, deserted May a9th.
C. H. NUKERCK,
Oapt.-IAevi.
Descriptive List of the 2fl Compu in the l"^ N. York JRegt. commanded by Coll.
Phillip Cortlandt, thme 23d, 1119.
[Mil. Ret. 2£ : 1.]
NAMES.
Age
Trade or
occupation.
Place of birth.
Where enlisted.
When enlisted.
John Wilcox, Serg't, .
John Jakewish, do
Thomas Gray, Corp',
Jam" Sherwood, do
James Newcomb, do
Jam'Knap, Drnm'r,.
Christopher Horton,
Caleb Knap,
Andrew Breadt,
Isaac Knap,
John Olmstead,
Caleb Robarts,
Natlii Sherwood,
David Cole,
Nicolas Hudsell,
Sami Barnum,
Stephen Barber,
Psalter Pulman,
Cornellu.s Vaness,
Edward Cashedy,
Francis Hood,
24
23
24
23
20
15
21
19
43
30
23
34
18
19
54
20
19
24
27
28
27
Taylor
Sadler
Fredi' Borrough,'..
Fred' Borrough,
Schenectady,
Fred' Borrough,
26th Feb., 1777.
24 Feb., 1777.
26 Feb., 1777.
24 Feb., 1777.
25 Feb., 1777.
15 April, 1777.
17 March, 1777.
10 March, 1777.
22d Mar., 1777.
6 March, 1777.
17 Feb., 1777.
26 Feb., 1777.
9 April, 1777.
26 AprU, 1778.
1 Jam, 1777.
8 April, 1777.
20 Feb., 1777.
15 AprU, 1777.
7 March, 1777.
1 Janr, ;1777.
Farmer
do
Blacksmith,
Fred"* Borough, ...
Connecticut,
Poughkeepsie,
Ft. Montgomery
private,
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
do
Joyner
Weaver,
do
Farmer,
do
do
do
Blacksmith,
Tinker,
Farmer,
do
do
do
Mason
Massachusetts, ...
Goshin,
Fishkills
Fredk Borrough,
Schenectady
Schenectady,
Poughkeepsie,
Cortlandt Manor,
Oblong,
do
do
Fred' Borrough, ..
Fred' Borrough,
Conogeoharry,,..
Trenton,. .
Danbury,
Oblong,
Danbury
R. Island,
Oblong, .
Schenectady,
Caoghnawaga, ...
Flshkill
Curry's Bush,
Ireland,
Thomas Nlokerson discharged 8th February; John Weissenfels discharged 1st May.
CHRISTOPHER CODWISE Lt.
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Descriptive List of the ^<^ Cotnpatiy in the 2^ JV. York JBattalion.
[Mil. Eet. 29: 77.]
NAMES.
Age
Trade or
occupation.
Place of birth.
Where enlisted.
When enlisted.
Geo. Douglas
W" Occiuman,
Adam Ti out,
Mich'lTiout,
Tobias Wcygint,
Thos. Mason,
.Ino. Steel,
Mynt Bogjit,
W» Smith,
Ebenez' Bdiley,
Rob' Battel sb},
Abner Tiimmons
Mich'l Cabbatson,
Jno. Rider,
Rioh'd Wheelei,
Sam'l Feiguson
MatU» Fieebush,
Jno. Lnsk,
Eli Egleston,
Jeremy Gi iggs.
32
23
W
14
20
26
20
22
25
17
29
16
40
19
17
16
16
15
22
Tobacconist,
Weaver,
Winchester,
Tappan,
Fishkills,
Jan. 28, 1777.
Dec. 22, 1776,
Nov. 29, 1778.
March 1, 1777.
Aug. 14, 1778.
(Sick, absent.)
( do )
Haverstraw,
do
do
do
do
do
Poughkipsie,
Fishkills
Shipwright
Musician
Haverstraw,
do
England,
Stock5 weaver, ..
Cordwainer,
Blacksmith
Haverstraw
Poughkipsie,
do
do
do
Weaver,
Ireland,
Boston Gov
Germany,
Brush maker,
Peekskill,
Fisherman
Farmer,
Marblehead,
Pennsylv*
Fishkills
V Forge
N. York,
Poughkipsie
W. Plains
do
Pokeepsie,
Caleb Fish, died 31st March.
Isaac Ray, deserted 8th February.
Henry V. Kleck, deserted 13th February.
John Wentwortla, discharged 6th May.
Camp, 23d June, 1779.
John Robinson, deserted 16th May.
Stephen Robinson, do do
Natban'l Foster, do do
J. A. FAIRLIE, Lieul.
Descriptive List of the i"^ Company in the 2'^ JV. Torh RegH commanded by
Phillip Coetlandt, Col' June the 22", 1779.
[Mil. Ret., !
John Smith
Kimbell Prince,
Jonas Brown,
Noah Hopkins
John Grogen.
Jesse Shermond,
Peter Ross,
George Claxton
Jacob Albright,
Joseph Horsford
Peter Manhew,
John Braden,
William Hunt
Evin Jones
John Vergan,
Robert Jinson,
Abraham Bevore,
Abraham Springstead, ...
Andrew Bradner,
Joseph Conklin
Jacobas Countryman, ....
Keady Lea.ry,
Mathew Bell, ,
Thomas Diclcings
Cornells Wondamore, ....
Nathaniel Whipple,
Phillip Corter,
Daniel Thomson,
John Stephens,
Andrew Kntckerl<ocker,
Coachman,
Mason
Farmer,
do
Weaver, ,
Cupper,
Farmer,
Wachmaker,..
Mill Wright, ...
Farmer, ,
do
Ditcher
Weaver ,
Farmer
fiutcher,
Farmer,
do
do
do
Taylor,
Farmer
do
do
do
Fidler
Farmer,
Mason,
Farmer,
Place of birth.
Ireland,
Boston,
Goshen,
State of N.York
Ireland
Bolon State,
Pepenkented, ..
England,
.lemiany,
Nowige,
Kent
Ireland,
England,
N. York,..!!!!!'!!'.'!!
St. N. York
Geton,V«
N. Y. State,
Gohen,
Long island
Marbletown,
Ireland
do
Danboury,
Horsneck,.
Connecticut
Warwick,
Dover
Maryland,
Nine partners,..,
Where enlisted.
Fi.shkills,
Pickskill
Fishkills
Nine partners,..
Pickskill,
do
Werwisink,
Fishlcills
do
Werwisink,
Oblong
Pickskill
Fishkills
Nine partners,..
Fishkills
Wewasink, ,
Pickskill,
New Windsor, ..
Gohen,
Gohen,
Marbletown
Peekskill
do
Warwick
Poek.skill
Warwasink,
Gohen,
Dover,
Peekskill,
do
When enlisted.
Jan. 1,
June 19,
Jan. 1,
Jan. 30,
Jan. 1,
Dec. 1,
Nov. 1,
Jan. 1,
Jan. I,
Dec. 10,
July 8,
Jan. 1,
Jan. 1,
Jan. 1,
Jan. 1,
Dec. 5,
Jan. 1,
March 19,
March 1,
April Z7,
April 20,
Jan. 1,
Jan. 1,
Jan. 1,
.Tan. 1,
Nov. 1,
Sep. 1.
April
Feb
1777.
1777.
1777.
1777.
1777.
1776.
1778.
1777.
1777.
1778.
1777.
1777.
1777.
1777.
1777.
1778.
1777.
1777.
1777.
1777.
1779.
17'
1777.
1777.
1777.
mf.
1777.
1777.
1777.
April 27; 1777.
23,
James McMurdy, deserted 0th Dec, 1778.
Wm. Busby, do 7th do
Michael Man, do 23d do
Matthew "Vredenburgh, deserted 10th April, 1778.
Nathan Whipple, died 24th June.
Andrew Knickerbocker, deserted 16th May, and
returned 10th June.
John Stephens, deserted 11th July.
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Description of the S"' Company Commanded hy Captain Samuel T. Fell, in the
2<* N". York Battalion Commanded by Philip Cortlandt, Esq., June 22'',
1779.
[MU. Ret. 29 : 8i.]
NAMES.
Age
Trade or
occupation.
Place of birth.
Where enlisted.
When enlisted.
21
22
2(1
17
16
28
22
27
18
19
20
20
22
17
19
20
20
30
23
22
23
26
16
22
16
Dec, 25, 1776.
Jan. 1, 1777.
Jan. '1, MTT.
Jan. 8, 1777.
May 19, 1777.
Feb. 1, 1777.
March 21. 1777.
April 15,1777.
April 15, 1777.
March 6,1777.
Feb. 6, 1777.
Jan. 1, 1777.
Jan. 1, 1777.
Nov. 3, 1778.
Dec. 3, 1776.
Jan. 1, 1777.
Nov. 19, 1778.
Jan. 1, 1777.
Feb. 1, 1777.
Jan. 1, 1777.
Jan. 1, 1777.
Jan. 1, 1777.
Feb. 1, 1779.
June 3, 1777.
April 5. 1779.
John ShucrafC, Serg't,.™
Wm. Campbell, Corp'l,
Weaver,
Shangunck,
Brewer of Beer,
Shoemaker,
Peeks Kill,..
\Vm. Sarjeson, Drum'r,
Crown point,
Harrison's purchase,..
Bobt. Ellison, Private,
John Peterson, do
Joseph Randoil, do
James Dlckins, do
John Garrison, do
Joseph Hadley, do
Stephen Powell, do
Herman Davis, do
Caleb Chase, do
Philip Steves, do
Caleb Steves, do
Wm. Layton, do
Shnb'l Cuningham, do
Noah Mott, do
John Hopper, do
John Webb, do
John Bunnels. do
Lazarus Spriggs, do
Silas Jupiter, do
Daniel Shomaker, do
do
do
do
do
Jerseys,
SJngsing
do
Salem,
Block Island, ..
do
do
do
Cutler
Carpenter,
Farmer,
do
Singsing
do
Shoemaker,
do
do
do
Kingstreet,
do
do
do :;;:.":.'.':.':::"."::;:
Jerseys,
do
do
Harrison purchase,...
White Plains,
do
Archibald Burgess, discharged 1st May, 1779.
Moses Grahams, deserted 19th June, 1779.
SAM'L T PELL, Capt.
Descriptive Return of the 6th Company, Id New York Reft.
[Mil. Ret. 29: 3.]
NAMES.
Age
Trade or
occupation.
Place of birth.
"Where enlisted.
Wlien enlisted.
28
27
26
17
18
23
22
23
19
17
19
23
m
ao
17
18
18
27
20
28
YI
22
18
17
19
18
18
23
27
25
53
50
Itoman,
Conecticut, .
Bucks County,...
Philips Manor, ..
Catskill
JanT 1, 1777.
March 22, 1777.
May 19, 1777.
Jan. 14, 1777.
Jan. 10, 1777.
Mar. 23, 1777.
Jan. 2, 1777.
Mar. 21, 1777.
April 1, 1777.
FebT 8, 1777.
Mar. 22, 1777.
June 2, 1777.
Mar. 24, 1777.
Feb. 14, 1777.
June 1, 1777.
Mar. 24, 1777.
Mar. 20, 1777.
Mar. 24, 1777.
Jam 2, 1777.
May 27, 1777.
June 6, 1777.
Mar. 1, 1777.
Janr 31, 1779.
Jam 3, 1777.
Jam 15, 1777.
Fel). 9. 1777.
May 27, 1777.
May 5, 177(i.
Jam 1.
Feb. 7.
Jam 1, 1778.
Jam 1, 1777.
Feb. 7, 1778.
Feb. 7, 1778.
Yoman,
Philips Manor .. ..
Cherry Valley,
Barrick "Wright
New York
Fishkill
Jacob HoUenbeek,
Albany County,
Catskill
White Plains
Abraham Depue,
Tarrytown,
Peeksklll
Thomas Dolton,
Coper,
New York,
Thomas Still well,
Cooper
New York,
Peekskill
None,
Carnactaty, . .
White Plains,
Philips Manor, ..
Sing .Sing,
Isaac Dean,
Yoman,
Long Island,
Cornelias Vantasel,
Philips Manor,
"Wool Comer,...
Shoemaker
Edenborougli .
Peekskill
Catskill,
West Chester,
White Plains
West Chester,
Coventry, England,
White Plains,
Catskill
Blacltsmith,
Yoman,
Jonathan Palmer,
Conecticut,
Catskill
North Castle
Tarrytown
do
Catskill
Isaac Mavlin,
Blaclcsmith,
Wever,
Pliilips Manor,
Heiiery Thora.as,
do
Henery Burdlck,
Yoman,
Rhode Island,
Living" Manor,
Valley Forge,
Sarnnel Hitchcock,
Blaclcsmith,
Fishkill,
Will"* Kinyon,
Tarrytown,
Peekskill,
Will" Mute
Labourer,
John Varnall, deserted 1st February.
Camp Jacobs Plains, June 27, 1779.
Vol. II.— 44
JACOB WRIGHT, Ctepi.
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Description List of the 1"^ Company, Commanded by Captain Jonathan JSallett,
in the 2^* iV. York EegH Commanded by Philip Cortland, Esq., Col., June
22'*, nyo.
[Mil. Ret. 29: 34.]
NAMES.
Age.
Trade or
occupation.
Place of birth.
Where enlisted.
When enlisted.
28
45
24
2;)
23
25
16
20
32
20
24
51
20
18
30
24
34
.T9
20
19
36
19
22
46
23
19
18
28
28
21
20
24
22
20
■Weaver
Ireland
Fishkill
Dec. 24, 1776.
Dec 3, 1776.
Dec 8, 1776.
April 10,1778.
Dec 17, 1776.
Dec. 7, 1776.
April 1, 1777.
Jan. 1, 1777.
Dec. 7, 1776.
Nov. 1, 1778.
April 12, 1779.
April 14, 1777.
April 14, 1777.
April 14, 1778.
Jan. 2, 1777.
April 11,1777.
Feb. 22, 1778.
Dec. 7, 1776.
Dec 7, 1776.
Dec 7, 1776.
April 15, 1778.
Dec 7, 1778.
March 23, 1778.
April 21, 1777.
Dec 7, 1776.
April 21,1777.
Dec 16, 1776.
May 21, 1778.
Dec. 6. 1776.
Dec. 16, 1776.
Dec. 7, 1776.
Jan. 1, 1777.
Dec. 2, 1776.
Dec. 5, 1776.
N. Jersey
Peekskill,
Shoemalcer
Farmer,
N. York
do
Goshen,
N. York,
do
James Rose,-
do
L. Island
do
Goshen,
John Collins,..'.!.'."'."!!!'.'.'.!".'.'!.!! !.
BlaekweU's Isl'd
FishklM
Peekskill,.
Farmer
Marbletown,
Rochester,
Warwasluk,
Peekskill
Philips Patt,
do
do
Kngiand,
Fishkill
do
do
Will"' Gilbert
Hatter,
N. York
Peekskill
L. Island
do
Fredericksburgh,!
Germany, -
do
Hostler,
Smith
do
N. Jersey,-
do
Miller
do
Germany, _
Bhynbeck,
Mich' Sellers '
Barber
Farmer
Shoemaker
Farmer,
N. Jersey, -
Peekskill
Rich'l Smith
li. Island, _
Peekskill,.
Fredkburgh,™
do
do
N. Rochelle,
do
Weaver
Barber,
Baker
Cooper
do
N. York
do
I,. Lsland
do
Topham,
do
Oliver Arnold, deserted, 22d June.
JONATHAN HALLETT, Capt.
Description List of the 8"^ Company in the 2'^ N'. York Battalion, June
21»< 1779.
[Mil. Ret. 29 : 87.]
NAMES.
Age.
Trade or
occupation.
Place of birth.
Where enlisted.
When enlisted.
23
20
25
a5
48
20
45
29
39
2>
45
24
40
22
60
35
21
14
Soldier
Peekskill
Dec 18, 1777.
Feb. 28, 1777.
Jan. 1, 1777.
May 30 1777.
March 14, 1777.
April 27, 1777.
April 12, 1777.
Aug. 19, 1777.
May 13, 1778.
May 12, 1777.
Jan. 1, 1777.
Jan. 1, 1777.
May 13, 1777.
June 12, 1777.
Jan. 7, 1778.
Jan. 10, 1778.
June 19, 1779.
Shoemaker
Marbletown,
Marblet'n,
Peekskill
do
do
N. York State
Fuller
Shoemaker
do
Marlland, _
Albany
New Brunswick, ....
Westchester Co.,
Rheinbeck,
Rlieinbeck
Horse Neck,
Walkill,
Peekskill
w™ Wheler,
Marblern
Fort Clinton,
Peekskill, .
Hhode Island,.
Shoemaker,.
Butcher
Germany,
Rheinbeck,
Hen*' Stevens
do
Salem,.
Gronlngen, _
New York.
Thomas Cowen. discharged 18th January, 1779.
Berg't James Stillwell, discharged 20th June.
do Isaac LofTborough, deserted Gth January.
C. V. WEISSENFELS, Xieitf.
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Description Roll of the Company of Light Infantry in the 2^ JV, York HegH,
June 22^ 1779.
[Mil. Ret. 29: 51.]
Place of birth.
Where enlisted. When enlisted.
Abm Griffith,
Thomas Bunting,
Jno* Trimmin,
Henry Bich
Lewis Nowe
John Bartholomew, ...
JohnTomson,
Jonathan Benjamin,...,
David Lambert
John Hitchcock, ,
Thomas Huntly
Mosea Cavender,
Peter Boice,
Jeremiah Bennet ,
Merten Mitchell,
George Cable
Bobert Burns
Joseph Kitcham,
Philip Cole.
Archibald Armstrong,
Cornelius Quick,
Jacob Quick,
Andries Christopher,..,
Moses Burdick, ,
Isaac Mott,
Daniel Holmes,-
SammJal Benjamin, ....
Jacobus Ivory,
Thomas Grill, _
Edward Taylor,
John Ten Eyck,
Merten Brust,
Henry Mount
Charles Powers,
Henry Pichtol,
John Smith,
William Wheeler,
William. Newton,
William Shaw
Johannis Frederick,....
James Johnston, Fifer
Yeoman,
Fuller,
Shoemaker, ...
Yeoman
Tinner,
Yeoman,
Carpenter,
Yeoman
Mason
Yeoman,
Cupper,
Sailor ,
Yeoman, ,
Shoemaker, ...,
do
Yeoman ,
Cabinet Maker,
Yeoman, ,
do
do
Shoemaker, ....
Yeoman
Shoemaker, ....
Block maker
Yeoman, ,
do
do
Weaver,
Yeoman,
Taylor,
Yeoman,
Barber,
Taylor , '....'.'.'."','."
Shoemaker,
Carpenter,
Dutchess
Kngland
Boston,
Westchester, .
N. Jersey,
do
Dutchess
New York,...,
N. Jersey,
Westchester, ,
Connecticut, .
Ireland,
Dutchess,
L. Island
Dutchess,
Germany,
N. York
Dutchess,
Ulster
Orange,
Ulster,
do
Germany,
Boston,
Connecticut, ..
Westchester, ..
Orange
Ulster
Germany,
Ireland,
Schenectady,..
Germany,
do
New York, ,
Pennsylvania, ,
Germany,
N. York
England, ,
N. Jersey, ,
Germany,
Ireland, ,
Dutchess,
Rochester,
P. Kill,
Bedford,
P. Kill, ,
Rochester, ,
P. Kill
Warrick.
do
Sinksing.
Haverstraw.
P. Kill,
do
Haverstraw,
P. Kill
W. Plains.
P. Kill
Crumpau,
Kummunapaugb
Warrick,
Rochester
do
Rhvnbeck,
Fishkill,
Rochester,
W. Plains.
Rochester,
P. Kill.
Rhynbeck
Rochester,
Sch enectady
Rochester,
Rbynbeck
P. Kill.
Rhynbeck,
do
Rochester,
do
Rhynbeck,
Feb. 26.
March 14.
Jan. 4,
March 11.
April 3,
Nov. Ifi,
Nov. 26.
March 11.
March 29, :
April 3.
April 7.
March 9, 1
April 3, 1
Nov. 2(5.
Nov. 26.
Dec. 2, 1
Nov. 19, 1
Jan. 27, ]
April 14.
Nov. 22.
Jan. 3.
March 22.
Dec. 22, 1
Dec. 25, 1
April 7, 1
Dec. 7. 1
Nov. 2fi, 1
Nov. 26, 1
Feb. 4, 1
Jan. 9, 1
Oct. 16.
ABNBR FRENCH, Capt.
Petition of Abraham Leggett,
[Assembly Pap. &c., 14 : 511.]
To his Excelency the governor and the Honorable the Senate and general assembly
of the State of New York may it Please your Excelency and you gentlemen of
the Senate and assembly.
The humble Petition of Abraham Leggett who hath served as an officer in the
armey of the united States since July 1776 and being taken prisoner at fort mont-
gomery and Caried to New York and from thence paroled on Long Island and their
Stayed untill the 12*^ of March Last at which time, for Reasons now Known to his
Excelency the governor, I come off to ISTorwalk and as soon as Posable I made
Known my Reasons for coming off, and I found my family under Low Circumstances
by Reason of my being in Captivity and not able either to advise or assist my wife
for her support for Eighteen months, and as by a Late act of assembly Each officer
Serving in the five Continental Battalions Raised under the Direction of this State
have one hundred and fifty pounds paid as a gratuity to provide themselves Cloath-
ing and Subsistence, and as your Petitioner humbly Conceives that the said gratuity
may with propriety be paid to him by the treasurer, altho your Petitioner is not at
present in actual service ; theirfore your Petitioner now waits for your further
Directions and assistance to git said gratuity and it will be gratefully excepted and
your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.
Salem, 11*^ August, 1779.
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348 MUSTER ROLL. [1779
Muster Roll of Captain Wendell's Company/.
[N.T. Col. MSS. 102: 7.]
A Muster Roll of Captain John H. Wendell's Company in the first Battalion New-
York Forces, in the Service of the United States commanded by Colonel Goose
Van Schaick for the month of December 1779.
Captain John H. "Wendell, Commissioned March 1"' 1776.
Lieu' Nathaniel Henry, Commissioned November 21" 1776.
Ensign Henry Van Woert, rank Second Lieu' on command at Albany, Commis-
sioned November 21" 1776.
Ensign Jeremiah C. MuUer, Supernumerary, Commissioned November 21'' 1776.
Serjeants. What Term. Eemark8.
Peter Gasper, during War, [July, 1779.
Abraham Defreest, Prisoner with the Enemy, 23*
William Ferguson, Jan^ 20'" 1777,. . . three Years,
Corporals.
James Parker, during War,
James Atkinson,
Patrick Kelly,
Drum.
Rich* J" Parker,
Fife.
John Cronkhite,
J'rivates.
Francis Acklin, during War,
Ephraim Blanchard, [during War.
George Bachus, 1777, Augt 20"" three Years, reinlisted 20'" December 1779,
Peter Clopper, Feb^ 17'" do
Patrick Cronkhite, during War, [ing War.
John Decker, 1776, Dec' 27'" three Years, reinlisted 25'" Dec' 1777, dur-
George Fulmer, during War,
Benjamin Goodale, on Command at Saratoga.
Peter Gardner, 1777, Oct' 16'" three Years,
Thomas Hattis, during War, do do
Isaac Morris, April 21°' three Years,
William M"=Manus, April 30'" do do Albany.
George Notewear, during War,
William Orr,
Jotham Prindle, Sick in Garrison Hospital.
Christian Philips,
Frederick Proper, [for two months.
Joseph Perkins, on furlough by Major Graham
Martinis Rees, on furlough by Major Graham
Christopher Rudolph, [for forty days.
Jacob Snyder,
Henry Shaver,
Samuel Ludlow,
John Seiger,
Christean Stader,
Benjamin Scudder, , , [for 60 days.
Jeremiah Skeen, on furlough by Major Graham
Samuel Turner,
Thomas Welch,
John Wyatt,
William Wederwax,
Richard Whalen,
John Windsor,
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Privates, What Term. Remarks.
Adam Weaver, 1111, Jan" three Years, [** 1^'^^-
Anthony Crowder, during War, Prisoner with the Enemy, June
[23" 17V9.
William Kincaid, Prisoner with the Enemy, July
Hosea MTarlan, Prisoner with the Enemy, July
[23* 1119'.
FoET Schuyler, January 3* 1780. Mustered then Captain Wendell's Company,
as Specifyed in the above Roll. ABR'* TEN EYCK, D. M. M'
We do Swear that the within Muster Roll is a true State of the Company, without
Fraud to the United States, or to any Individual according to our best knowledge.
Sworn before me in Garrison at Fort JN° 11. WENDELL, Cap'"
Schuyler, January 3* 1780. N. HENRY, Lieu'
Jn° Graham, Maj.
Letter.
[Assoc. 30: 511.]
Sib : Among other Resolutions of Congress one of the 5"* of May last relative
the Settlement of accounts of the late Commissary Gen. Trumbull has been laid
before the Legislature.
An Act of the Legislature of this State passed the 5"" day of March 1779,
Entitled [An Act to enable the Recovery of the Continental Demands, and for
punishing the Misbehaviour of Persons in Continental Employ] is perhaps as ample
and full for this purpose as any Law that can be passed. If on perusal of the said
Act any further provision would be tho't necessary, it will be necessary for some
orentleman at Congress by a private Letter to some person here to suggest what
may be most conducive to such settlement. An Act passed as early as the SO"" of
March 1778, appointing persons to take in Subscriptions for Loans on Loan office
certificates, has hitherto been inefiectual because the persons appointed cannot
afford, at their own Expense & risque to receive large Sums of Money Convey the
same to the Treasury Office and obtain & distribute the Certificates.
Dirck Ten Broeck, Esq' Commissioner of the Continental Loan office in this
State, (on account of his ill state of Health) has sent to the Legislature a resigna-
tion of that office. An Act will speedily pass to enable the appointment of a Suc-
cessor with proper Sureties.* As there are several Candidates for the Office I can't
yet inform you who will be the officer, tho I presume it will be either Abraham
Yates, Jun. Esq"^ Joseph Gasherie Esq' or Colo Lush.
If Congress would make it the duty of the Commissioner of the Loan Office, or
some other provision to deliver the loan office Certificates to those who take the
Subscriptions and to receive the money and convey it to the Office large sums might
be obtained.
I am of opinion that by proper Measures and attention much more than half the
money in the State might be speedily brought into tho Loan office.
Names of Prisoners examined by Messrs. Van Souten and Clark.
[Assoc. 30 : 385.]
Cornelius Lyster, Esq'"
John M'^Arthur,
Tho' M"=Daniel,
Dan' Hanes,
Tho' Murphy,
John Armstrong,
Peter Depomp,
Nicholas Rouse.
Persons Confined for Theft.
John De Graff,
•c, • J u • Arch" Morison,
Exammed bemg Banker )
Charged with -RonVo,.' \. ^'^^ stealing in the 9
Disaffection.
Banker, ) „ ...
Banker f ^r stealing :
Davis, ) partners-
Obadiah Compton, Examined.
* Passed 8 October, 1179.
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350 LETTER — PETITION. [1780
Persons Committed by Gen' James Clinton.
W" Adamson, the British Officer & Jo' Hens,
those taken in Company with him. Tho' Porter, Discharged,
James Smith, John Hole,
W" Smith, in Irons, Barnet Miller,
Tho' Miles, do. Edmon Tompkins,
Isaac Washhurn, in Irons, Capt. John Greham,
•Isaac Wall, Anthony Stephens,
Tho' Bryant, Examined, Calleb Hyatt,
Wll"" Eligh, Levy Quimby,
Adam Barr, Discharged, Nat Quimby,
"W" M'Dermott, Elisha Lewis Revila.
Colonel Gansevoort to Governor Clinton.
[From the Original in See. of State's office.]
Camp Oeangb Town, 16th Aug. 1780.
SiE : Your Excellency's favor of y" 20th ult. directed to General Clinton, I had
the honor to receive, the General being absent; and have agreeable to your Excel-
lency's request, referred the aifair of Mr Glenny to the field officer of the brigade.
If your Excellency, by the particular reference of Mr. Glenny's case to us, intended
that we should determine what the General Practice of the army has been in like
cases ; we are not sufiiciently informed to give a determinate and satisfactory
answer ; — if we were to confine our inquiry to the practice of the Brigade, several
instances might be added in favour of Mr Glenny's claim — but if we were to speak
our minds on the propriety of his claim, abstracted from precedent — and mention
the particular point of time that his promotion should on strict military principles
be dated, we must declare that it is our clear and unanimous opinion that, while Mr
White continued in service, Mr Glenny could have no claim to an elder vacancy,
but that his promotion should be dated on the day of Mr. White's resignation.
Should the council of appointment be influenced by our opinion and adopt it as a
rule for future promotions, beginning with Mr. Glenny, we would recommend it to
them to attend to Mr. Bagley's appointment, who is in the same predicament with
Mr. Glenny, and date his promotion on the 31st day of March 1780, the day of Mr.
Spoor's dismission from service.
Capt. Wiley in a letter which I have lately received, mentions a necessity of
appointing an Issuing Commissary which the law of y' Legislature makes no pro-
vision for; and requests that I would suggest the matter to your Excellency; that
some temporary appointment may be made to prevent any delay of our receiving
those stores which are to be at Mr. Guysbert Schenck's at Fish Kill the 20th inst.
As we have no particular person in view, for this place, we submit the appointment
to your Excellency.
I have the honor to be your Excellency's most ob't hum. scrv't.
PETER GANSEVOORT.
Petition of Officers of the New Yor/c Continental Eegiments.
[Assembly Pap. 1 : 223.]
To the Honorable the Senate and Assembly of the State of New York :
Conceiving ourselves impelled by Principles of Patriotism, love of Freedom, and
attention to the Public Weal, to announce our Sentiments on the present important
subject of the Public Finances ; We the Officers of the New York Line who hold
our appointments imder the Legislature of our State, beg leave to remark :
That tliough we have with no small degree of pain and anxiety observed the
Daily and Rapid Depreciation of our Currency whereby the joint and collected
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Efforts & Exertions of the Continent have been in some measure baflBlecI, the object
of the War delay'd, and the event in a small degree made doubtfuU ; we do with no
less pleasure behold the genius of America, happy in invention and fruitfull in its
expedients, pointing to a measure which at the same time that it seems calculated
to prevent an increase of those Mischiefs that threatened from a farther deprecia-
tion, appears to us the only eligible means to effect the important object of its
Design at this interesting Period.
Had we been actuated by those motives that have unfortunately characterized so
large a class of People, and like them basely prefer'd the Amassing of Wealth to
the Public and General Good, or having receiv'd large sums of the present circu-
lating money at an early period of the Controversy, and from a Persuasion of its
ultimate Appreciation, had we quietly retained it to the present day, perhaps in
either of those cases a Slight and Partial Enquiry into the subject might induce a
Wish repugnant to the laudable Design of the Resolutions & Recommendations of
the Honorable the Congress of the 18th of March last.
But unembarassed with the Fetters of Interest, we conceive ourselves competent
to the task of Judging on this Subject, and are well convinc'd that it is not only
the Measure which reason and good Policy dictate, but that it is so necessary for
the Preservation of the Public cause, that it should be adopted by the several
Legislatures without Delay, to the end that the public Measures pursuing by Con-
gress may not be Deranged nor the service Impeded.
We therefore in our own names as Inhabitants of the State, most earnestly solicit
that the Resolutions and Recommendations above alluded to, may meet the Counte-
nance and Concurrence of your Legislature, and be by you adopted as early as con-
venient.
We have the honour to be, with due respect. Gentlemen,
James Clinton, Brig.-General, Edward Dunscomb, Capt.-Lt. 4"^ N. Y.,
John Gano, Chaplain, Silas Gray, Lieut. 4"" N. Y.,
Philip Cortland, Colonel, James Barrit, Lieut. N. Y. Reg't,
Fred. Weissenfels, Lieut.-Col. Com'dr, Sam'l Dodge, Ensign, 4"" N. Y.,
Daniel Deniston, Ensign, 4"" N. Y.,
Ephraim Woodruff, Ensign, 4"" N. Y. Reg't
Peter Elsworth, Lieut. & Adj't. 4"> N. Y.,
Samuel Tallmadge, Ensign, 4'" N". Y. Reg't,
Abner W. Prior, Surgeon's Mate, 4"" N. Y,
John Davis, Capt. 4''' N. Y. Reg't,
John Johnson, Capt. 5'" N. Y. Reg't,
Barth" V. D. Burgh, Ensign, 4*" N". Y.
Reg't,
J. F. Hamtramck, Capt. 5'" N. Y. Reg't,
H. V. D. Burgh, Lieut. 5'" N. Y. Reg't,
Henri- Dodge, Lieut. & Adj't. 5"" N. Y.
Reg't,
Hen. Dubois, Capt.-Lieut. 5'" N. Y. Reg't,
Samuel English, Lieut. 5"^ N. Y. Reg't,
Geo. Sytez, Capt.-Lieut. 3'' N. Y. Reg't,
John Elliot, Jr., Serg't-Major, 3'' N. Y.,
Henry Tiebout, Capt. 3^ N. Y. Reg't,
Christopher Hutton, Lt. & Adj't. S"" N. Y.
Reg't,
James Stewart, Capt. N". Y.,
Cornelius T. Jansen, Capt. 3^ N". Y.,
Aaron Aorson, Capt. 8* N. Y.,
J. Bagley, Ensign, 3" N. Y. Reg't.
M. Willett, Lieut-Col. 3" N. Y.,
Nicli' Fish, Major 2'' Reg't,
Charles Graham, Capt. 2" N. Y,
Sam'l T. Pell, Capt. 2" Reg't,
Jacob Wright, Ca)3t. 2* Reg't,
Jonathan Hallett, Capt. do
Abner French, Capt. 2* N. Y.,
E. Marshall, Capt. do
Dan. Menema, Surgeon, do
Robert Provoost, E. & P. M.,
Wm. Glenny, Lieut,
B. Swartwout, En" 2* F. Y. Reg't,
Wm. Munday, Lieut. 2* IST. Y. Reg't,
John L. Hardenbergh, Lieut. & Adj't.
2^ N. Y. Reg't,
C. F. Weissenfels, Lieut. 1^ N. Y. Reg't,
J. Brown, Ensign, 2^ N. Y. Reg't,
Israel Smith, Capt. 4'" N. Y. Reg't,
Thos. Hunt, Lieut. 4""
Peter V. Bunschoten, Lieut. 4'" N. Y.
Reg't,
Jonathan Titus, Capt. 4"' N". Y.,
Joseph Frilick, Lieut. 4"' N. Y. Reg't,
Theod- Fowler, Capt. 4"' N. Y. Reg't,
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MILITARY RETURNS.
[1780
Return of Men who are improperly Absent from the 2<* New York Meg^ Com
manded JBy Col. Philip Coktlandt, Fehv y^ S"*, 1780.
[Mil. Ret. 29 : 289.]
AGB.
SIZB.
Complex-
Color of
hair.
Color of
eyes.
Trade or
Occupation,
Places where they are.
Years.
Ft. In.
iou.
Harman Davis,
23
SG
35
20
26
30
38
27
5 9
5 10
5 9
5 9
5 e
5 11
5 8
5 7
Fair
Fair
Black
I.i|?ht
Fair
Dark
Dark
Fair
Brown, ...
Light
Black
Brown, ...
Brown, ...
Brown. ...
Brown, ...
Brown, ...
Black
Gray
Black
Blew
Gray
Brown, ...
Gray
Gray
Farmer
Weaver
Singsing.
Shungunk.
Sedman'8 Clove.
Marbietown.
Denbury. One Eye out.
Fishkill.
Bloominff Grove.
KhynbecK. ,
Zacliariali Vandemerk, ..
Cornelius Woodmore
Philip Carter,
;;;;■;;;•;;;;;;;;;;;
Joel Tuttie,
Weaver
CHAELRS GRAHAM, Capt. CammaTuTa.
Return of the Names, Rank, Dates of Commissions, dtc, of the Meld Officers of
the New York Line. — Camp, Feb. 5th, 1780.
[Mil. Ret. 29 : 263.]
NAMES.
Rank.
Causes of Absence.
Place Where.
Times of
Absence.
Dates of
Commission.
Goose V" Schaick,
Philip Van Cortlandt,
Peter Gansevoort,
Frederick Weissenfels,
Colonel,
On command,
Fort Schuyler,"
l^t Dec. 1778
SO^hJune, 1775
21at Nov., 177G
2i!.t '■
Mi^Dec, 1778
2lat Nov., 1776
2l8t "
2l<t "
2Ut '*
21*t " "
21rt "
2lBt "
29th May, 1778
»i
1"' Sept., 1779
ad Fe^., 1780
■lst*Dec."""l778
G>b Oct., 3777
Lieut.-Col. Oomd, „
Present,
Fort Schuyler,
New York
Corn' V" Dyck,
Command
Peter Regnier,
"
Sub-Inspector,
Present
Major,
Superintends Al-
bany G. Hospital,
Nich* Pish,
Erigiie Inspector,...
Gih Oct., )777
28th June, 1778
1»« Dec, 1778
1.
New York
Joseph McCracken, _...
John Graham,
Wounded in the ac-
tion ot'Monmouth
Command,
„
Fort Schuyler,
Return of the Absentees of the 5'* Neto York Regiment, commanded by lAeut.- Col.
Bkuyn, Feb. 18'", 1780.
[Mil. Bet. 29; 175]
NAMES.
Places where
absent.
Causes
of
absence.
Length
absence.
Expiration
of
furlow.
Nature of Command.
Light Company.
Serg' Schoonniaker,...
do. Chamberlain, ...
Furlow,
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Sick,
JanT
Dec
Janj
Dec
Septr
Nov
Oct'
June
Janj,
June,
Jnny,
Oct'
July,
Janj
20ih, '80
221, '79
19, '79
19, '79
19, '79
10, '80
11, '80
30, '79
31, '7.1
S, '79
179
20. '79
'78
'78
'78
'70
20, '79
20, '79
'78
1, "80
l.i, '80
21, 'SO
2(1. 'SO
20, 'SO
15, '80
March 1", 'SO
Feb. 15, 'SO
April 1, '80
Feb. 15, '80
" 15, 'SO
March 1, '80
1, '80
Feb. 1.5, '30
" 15, '80
Returned,
ditto
ditto
Returned.
Discharged FebJ ,5"i.
Sent by Cnpt. Kosekrans.
The command unknown
by the sergt commanding
the company
Walter to CoP Dubois.
ditto Captain Rosekrnns.
[ Sent by Captain Kosekrans.
J Tlie command unknown
1 "by the sergt commanding
I the company.
Returned.
Returned. [ter Roll.
In Captain Johnson's Mus-
Living" Manor
Garret Van Hooser
Ditto
New Mariborh,
John Nichols,
Ditto
Capt. Roskkranns.
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Command,.
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
furlow
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Fredt Burgh
Ditto
William Frost
.lohn Tee
TTenry Geraldman
Kennpr Newcomb
John Delamarter
JosiaWard
Ditto
Poughkeepsie
Fishkili
Ramuel Davis
Walklll
FebT 1, '80
15, '80
March 1, 'SO
1, '80
1, '80
April 1, '80
Math" V" Gelder
Stephen Wheeler
John Lounsberry,
John Suthard,
Fishkill
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353
Beturn of the Absentees c
/ the 5"^
JSfew
Yorli
Megiment
— (Continued).
NAMES.
Places where
absent.
Causes
of
absence.
Length
of
absence.
Expiration
of
fbrlow.
Nature of Command.
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Sick
Dec 24, '79
Janj 2S, '80
Janr 1. '80
20, '80
8, '80
" 8, '80
10, '80
Nov 11, '79
Feb. 15, '80
Dec 20, '79
Janr 20, '80
Nov 25, '79
Jam 10, '80
1, '80
" 1, '80
20, '80
Dec 15, '79
Sep' 9, '79
Jan. 20, '80
Janr 6, 'SO
June 6, '79
Dec 29, '79
19, '79
" 14, '79
Jam 1, '80
4, '80
Deo. 29, '79
Janr 1, '80
Jan. 1, '80
Sep'r 8, '79
Nov. 14, '79
October, '79
June, '79
Dec. 18, '79
Jan. 18, '80
Dec 20, '79
30, '79
30, '79
Jan'y 19, '80
17, '80
Dec'r 28, '79
Jan'y 21, '80
Feb. 6, '80
16, 'SO
Dec'r 30, '79
Febr 1, 'SO
March 1, '80
April 1, '80
March 20, '80
Feb. 20, '80
Janr 20, '80
Febr. 8, '80
April 1, '80
Janr 10, '80
March 1, '80
Dec 4, '79
Feb. 1, '80
March 1, '80
1, 'SO
April 1, '80
Janr 15, '80
Beturn ed.
Betnrned.
No such man in this Roll.
Attendant General Hospital.
/Furloughed by Capt. Eose-
\ krans. Time unknown.
Betumed.
Beturned.
Beturned.
Time unknown.
Sent home for a few days,
not yet returned.
Beturned.
Beturned.
Returned.
Returned.
Gov'r Clinton's servant.
George Kobinson,
Colonel's Company.
Sergt Major Ferdon,
Fife do Godwin, ...
FiferParlcer „
Poughkeepsie
Flshkill,
Great Falls,
Nine Partners,
Ditto
Ditto
furlow
furlow
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Command,.,
furlow
furlow,
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Sick,
(Poughkeepsie or
■{ Esopus Goal,
(, for desertion.
Mama Cotton,
Capt. Godwin's.
SerJ. Rose
Jas TerwiTliger,
Mama Cotton,
Salem,
John Nicliols
Michi Surges,
N. Milford
Fishkill,
Cortlandt Manor,..
Ditto
Albany
Great Falls, .. .
Richard Stephens,
D. Godwin, Drum',
Major's Company.
Bethuel Banoker,
Richard Dodge, Fifer,..
March 20, '80
Feb. 4, '80
N. Partners,
Poughkeepsie,
Fred'k Burgh
March 1, '80
1, '80
" 1, '80
" 1. '80
Feb. 4, '80
" 15, '80
April 1, 'SO
1, '80
Jacob Wilber,
Ichabod Wilber
Thomas Palmerton,
Ditto
Daniel Doden
Elijah Stanberry
Fred'k Burgh
Griffin Jones, Drum', ..
Cbristo Hasty,
N. Hackinsack,_...
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
furlow,
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Sick,
Captain Bbvier's.
Fred'k Burgh,
Marble Town
Feb. 1, '80
April 1, 'eo
1, '80
1, 'SO
" 1, '80
1, '80
1, '80
1, '80
March 1, '80
1, '80
April 1, '80
Feb. 1, '80
Fred'k Burgh,
Bolom'n Talliday,
Lem'l Bartlet,".
Seth Spraig
Fred'^ Burgh,
Marble Town
And'w Kiezer,
Ast Crawford,
Marble Town,
Crum pond,
Henry Hombeck,
Lie UT.-COLONEL'S.
Serg't Robinson
Command,..
furlow
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Sick
Deo.
Feb.
Jan.
Feb.
Jan.
Oct,
Feb.
Jan.
Feb.
Jan.
Dec.
Jan.
Feb.
Jan.
June
Feb,
19, '79
1, '80
13, '80
5, '80
13, '80
1,'SO
1, 'SO
16, '80
16, 'SO
13, '80
22, '80
10, '80
10, '79
1, '80
1, '80
27, '80
1, '80
10, '80
1, 'SO
1, '80
27, 'SO
2, '78
16, '77
27, 'SO
15, '80
25, '80
21, '80
12, '80
17, '77
27, '80
Esopus,
March 1,'SO
15, 'SO
Feb. 25, 'SO
March 25, '80
" 15, 'SO
" 15, '80
April ],'80
March 15, '80
15, '80
1, '80
1, '80
March 1, 'SO
April 1, 'SO
March 27, '80
1,'80
Feb. 22, 'SO
April 1, 'SO
'SO
Feb. 27, '80
Feb. 27, 'SO
March 15, 'SO
4, '80
1, '80
" 1, 'SO
John Ellison, Jun',
Ditto
N. Marlburgh,
Ditto
John Rhodes,
Ditto
Ditto
Ruii Cooper,
Warwick
John Wilson
N. Marlburgh,
Ditto
t\irlow
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Lame
do
furlow,
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Command,
furlow,
Serg't Humphrey,
Moses Tee,
Smithfield Pens'a,
N. Marlborough,.,.
Albany
Stephen Town,
Albany,
Smith's Clove
Capt. Stuart's.
John Albright, . .
Clark's Town
William Carrigan,
Fishkill,
Poughkeepsie
Smith's CiAJve,
George Hosbrook,
April 1, 'SO
JAMES STEWART, Capt. Gommanding.
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Heturn of the Absentees of the 5" New York Regiment — (Continued).
Absent Officers : Capt. Rosekrans, 1 ^a^^
Capt. Bevler, J »!<:«•
Lieut, English.
Lieut. Dodge. Returned Feb. 2fi.
Prince Johnson, Nine Partners, Major's Company, hy Capt. Stewart, till March 18,
Abraham Delancey, Captain Godwin's Company, " "
Jeremiah Simkins, *' " " " Feb. 26.
James Ransom, Pifer, " Johnson's " furlowed Dec. 29, by Coll. Cortland.
Cornelius V. De Mark, Coll. Company, furlowed by Capt. Stewart till April Ist.
John Harman, " '* " " March 5tb.
Gideon Goodspeed, Capt. Bevler's. Returned Deserted, lit jany.
William Cooke, "^ "
Samuel Smith, *' " Returned Deserted, lat FebJ.
Proclamation.
[N. T. Col. MSS 102: 12,]
By his Excellency James Robertson Esquire, Captain General and Governoi- in
Chief in and over the Province of Nexo Tbr7c, and the Territories depending
thereon in America, Chancellor and Vice Admiral of the same, and Major Gen-
eral of his Majesty's Forces.
A Proclamation.
The King having been graciously pleased to honor me with the care of a Province,
where, in a long Residence, I have contracted an Esteem for some, and an Affection
for many of its Inhabitants, I proceed with great Pleasure to announce his benevo-
lent Intentions.
It is his Majesty's wish by the revival of the Civil Authority, to prove to all the
Colonies and Provinces, that it is not his Design to govei-n America by Military
Law, but that they are to enjoy all the benefits of local Legislation and their former
Constitution.
To this End I have brought out the Royal Appointments for forming the Council,
and supplying the places of Lieutenant Governor and Chief Justice. And in Con-
currence with the Commander in Chief of the British Forces, who is also his
Majesty's Commissioner for restoring Peace to the Colonies, I shall, as speedily as
the public Exigencies will permit. Give Order for opening the Courts of Judica-
ture, and convening the Assembly, and in general proceed to the Execution of the
Powers reposed in me, for the free Course and complete Re-Establishment, both of
the Legislative .'ind Executive Authority.
I take great Satisfaction in the Anticipation of that happy Day, when Relations,
Friends and Fellow-Citizens, having dismissed their gloomy Apprehensions, Shall re-
erabrace each other, and return to the Offices, Pleasures and Employments of Peace.
Your Country with your Antient Priviledges, will then participate in an extensive
Commerce, and be exempted from all Taxations not imposed by Yourselves.
Until I meet you regularly in General Assembly for the Restoration of mutual
Confidence, and the Remedying of private as well as public Evils I pledge myself
to Men of all Classes, in every part of the Province, that it is the compassionate
Desire of your Sovereign and of the Parent Country to unite in Affection as in
Interest, with the Colonies planted by her Hand, and which have long flourished
under her Care, that the Suggestions of her Intention to impair their Rights and
Priviledges, are the Arts of Malice and Faction, and that every Insinuation made
by the domestic Enemies of Great Biitain, of her being disposed to abandon the
Provinces to internal Anarchy, and the Mischiefs of their jarring Interests and
Claims, or to the fraudulent and ambitious views of foreign, popish and arbitrary
Powers (of whom your Fathers had a wise and virtuous Jealousy) is equally false
and malicious.
Happy herself, under a Constitution which is the Envy and Admiration of sur-
rounding nations. She wishes to include in one comprehensive System of Felicity,
all the Branches of a Stock, intimately connected by the Ties of Language, Manners,
Laws, Customs, Habits, Interests, Religion and Blood.
I lament with the ingenuous Thousands of America who are irreconcileable to
the unnatural Sejjaration, so inauspicious to yourselves, .is well as all the Rest of
your Fellow Subjects in the other Quarters of the world, that the Mio who have
found Means to acquire a Sway in the Management of your Affairs, have been
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averse to every uniting System of Policy, and studiously shunned the Paths to
Harmony and Peace.
But it is not my Aim to call them to a hopeless and mortifying Review of their
Conduct. Can they want Evidence at this Day of the Detestation of their
Measures, by an increasing Mnjority of their own Countrymen? And having every
Thing to fear from their exhausted Patience, I warn them to desist from any future
Attempts to restrain and seduce the Loyalty of others, and wisely to provide
against their Resentment, by signalizing themselves, as heretofore in exacting, so
now in closing the Scene of their intollerable Calamities. And I hereby give the
strongest Assurances of effectual Countenance, Protection and Support to all Per-
sons who avail themselves of the Proclamation issued by his Excellency Sir Henry
Clinton, dated at James Island the third Day of March.
Less inclined to reproach than to conciliate, to aggravate than to forget even the
Guilt of those, who, privy to the repeated Calls of Great Britain to Friendship, upon
Terms adequate to the Desire and Expectation of their Constituents, yet neverthe-
less forbore to reveal them that they might with the greater Ease, press the Antient
Enmity of foreign Foes, to the Aid of their own Ambition and Averice, I exhort
them to seek an Early Refuge in the abundant Clemency of the Crown from the Perils
to which they have exposed themselves, by Measures fraudulently concerted and
tyrannically inforced, and affording by the complicated Miseries they have brought
upon their Country, and the mighty Ruin still impending irresistable Evidence of
the Folly and Malignancy of the Councils by which its affairs have been conducted.
Towards redressing the Disorders, arising from the Loss or want of Charters, I
recommend it to all concerned, to apply without Delay in the ordinary Course for
Charters, which shall be granted as soon as Civil Authority takes Place.
As to the Public Books of Record, so important to your Titles and Estates in all
Parts of the Colony and formerly lodged in the Secretaries OflBce, I understand that
they were separated from the Rest by the provident Circumspection of my Prede-
cessor, whose Merits are above my applause and have often had yours ; and having
been afterwards sent Home for safe Custody, j^ou may rely upon their being carefully
preserved, and duly returned as soon as the Common Tranquility is restored.
I now call upon every Individual in the Colony to shew his Allegiance, Fidelity
and Patriotism, by affording his Assistance towards accomplishing the Kings most
gracious Design of restoring the Blessings of Peace and Good Government ; and
they who shall most distinguish themselves by their laudable Efforts for those good
Purposes will most assuredly best recommend themselves to the Royal Approbation
and Favour.
Given under my Hand and the Great Seal of the Province of New York, in the
City of New York, the Fifteenth Day of April lYSO, in the Twentieth ye.ir of his
Majesty's Reign. JAMES ROBERTSON.
By His Excellencys Command,
Sam Bayakd, Jun' D. Secry. God save the King.
Application of Messrs. Harrison and Audiniuty to he Notaries.
[N. Y. Col. MSS. 102: 13.]
New Yokk, 10 May, l^SO.
Sib: We did ourselves the Plonor, this Morning, to call at your House to request
from your Excellency a Commission to us, jointly & severally, to execute the office
of Notaries Public. We flatter ourselves that your Excellency can have no Objec-
tion to this Request ; & we beg Leave to assure you that it shall be our Study to
make a proper Use of any Powers with which your Excellency may entrust us.
At the same Time we beg Leave to request a regular Licence from your Excel-
lency for Bl"" Auchmuty, to practice in the several courts within the Province, similar
to those usually granted in those cases.
In Confidence of your Excellency's Indulgence we remain.
Sir, Your most obedient & most humble Servt'
RICH. HARRISON,
ROBERT N. AUCHMUTY.
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MUSTER ROLL.
[1^80
Muster Roll of LieMenant- Colonel Cornelius Van Dyc/c's Company in the first
Jiattalion of Nexo York Forces in the Service of the United States, Commanded by
Colonel Goose Van Schaik. For the Months of March, April, May & June, 1780.
Commissioned.
■{
[Mil. Ret. 29: 282.]
Nov 21'' , Lieut.-Coloncl Cornelius Van Dyck, on Furlough the 8 of July, 1780.
March 1" , Lieut. Peter B. Tearse. , . „ .
Nov 21", 2''ii Meat. Bar T. V Valkcnburgh, doing Ensign's Duty.
Appointed.
For what
term.
Remarks.
Serjeants.
Edward Foy.
June 16th, 1780,
On command at Saratoga.
Promoted out of Captain Wendell's Company.
Reduced to the ranks, March 22»i, 1/80.
Samuel Handerson
Oorpm'als.
Phillip Baddenger.
May 10, 1780,
March IS'h, 1777,
William Lynch.
Draughted out of Late Captain Copp's Company.
Discharged^Uiarch 18ti>, 1780.
J>rwm.
"Vinant Mitchell,
Deaarted 22^ May, 1780.
JVe.
Ellsha Parker.
Privates.
Inlisted,
James Adams.
James Cotter.
Daniel Camron.
Adam Corornall.
Sick in Hospital at Albany.
Lewis Dubois.
Benjamin Ellis.
Martin Flick.
Samuel Henderson.
Jacob Hyer.
John Haycock.
James Jones.
Daniel Lee.
John Lewis.
Alexander McMaster.
Paul McFall.
William OUphent.
Charles Bichec.
Philip Rosman.
Robert Sanders.
George Stock.
Adam Weaver.
Michael Witherick.
Jacob Walter.
Martin Walter.
May I't, 1777,
Taken by the enemy Mar. 20*, 1777.
do do do
do do do
do do August 3ii, 1777.
do do July 234 . 1779, Time expired.
Taken by the enemy July 23d, 1779.
Three years,
John Connely,
Jeremiah Frazer,
Peter Winn
do do June 4*. 1779. Time expired.
March 10, 1777,
March 21"', 1780,
William TurnbuU,
Three years,
During war,-
Disai-ted 1-t March, 1780.
Disarted 22^ March, 1780.
Discharged \V-^ March, 1780.
March 11, 1777.
March 12, 1777,
William West
do
do
do 11* do
do 12* do
George Groundhart,
March 14, 1777,
do
do 14* do
March 18, 1777,
March 18, 1777,
do
do
do 18* do
do 18* do
Fort Schuyler, 10* July, 1780. Mustered then Lieut.-Coli Cornelius Van Dyek's Company as Specified in the aboTe
"^^' ABM HARDENBEBGH, A. S. M. Mast^.
Lieutenant-
Colonel.
Lieutenant.
Ensign.
PROOF OF THE AFFECTrVES.
Privates.
Total.
Serjeants.
Corporals. Drum.
Fife.
'i
1
I
2
1
3
1
24
S
32
8
Absent,
Total
1
1
1
3
3 '1
1
30
40
I do swear that the within Muster Boll is a true state of the Company without Fraud to the United States or to any
Individual according to my best knowledge.
PETER B. TEARSE, Lieut.
BA.B. J. V. VALKENBUBGH, lAeUt.
' at Fort'Schuyrcr, July 10,1780.
Jho Gbaham, Haj. Oammaniina,
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Muster Moll of Major John Graham) s Company in the first New York Regiment
in the service of the United States^ Commanded by Colonel Goose Van SchaicJCy
for the Months of March^ Aprils May and June^ 1*780.
[Mil. Ret. 29 : 286.]
CcmimU&ioned
1776, Nov 21, Lieutenant Cbristopahar Muller, acting as Ensign. Beslgned.
Michael Memming.
William Rynex,
Gilbert Bogart,
Oc^rporaU,
John Brumley.
Henry Daniels.
John Haukey.
Frivolcs.
John Barrett.
John Bourk,
William Brumley.
Christian Charles.
Cornells Commins.
Joseph Carman.
William Elviston,
John Eckler.
Thomis Hynes,
Henry Lewis,
John Mills.
Bernard McLaughlin.
Ephrim Mash.
Michael Nebby.
Garrett Neffey.
James Pirkins.
Jacob Bober-ts.
John Stag^.
Gasper Salisbury.
Joseph Van Netin.
Christian Van Vost.
Danniel Wallace.
Thomis Worder.
Nicholas Wesell.
John Baptist, ,
Thomas Cooper,
John Van Sncll,
Samuel Garrett,
Christian Warmoth,....
Nicholas Killer
Archabald Black,
On command at Albany.
Taken Prisoner by the Enemy, July ast^, 1779.
Ditto
Ditto
Supposed Dead or Deserted.
Discharged 6^ May, 178n.
Do 12* March, 1780.
Dead, !■' June, 1780.
Captain.
Lieutenants.
Ensigns.
PROOF OF THE EFFECTIVES.
Private.?.
Total.
Serjeants.
Corporals.
Brum.
Fife.
Present, ...
Absent, ...
Total
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
21
6
29
8
1
1
3
3
1
1
■a
37
We do swear tliat the within Muster Roll Is a true state of the Company, without Fraud to the United States or to
any Individual, according to the best of our knowledge.
„ ^ , . „ , B. S. SALISBUBT, itelrf.
Sworn before me in Garrison, \
Fort Schuyler, 12"fc July, 1780. J
Jno. Gkaham, Ma^r.
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MUSTER ROLL.
[1780
Muster Moll of Captain Charles Parsons' Company, in the First Battalion of
ifew York Forces in the Service of the United States, Commanded by Colonel
Goose Van Schaich, for the months of March, April, May and June, 1780.
[Mil. Ret. 29: 274.]
ri779, March 26, Captain Charles Parsons,
Commi&sicmed— X 177(i, March i, Lieutenant Adiel .Sherwood. Resigned May 16, 1780.
U776, November 21, Ensign Jacob I. Klock. Do Do
SerjeanU.
John Ernest Pier.
Robert Smith.
Hugh Lackey.
Gorjiorals.
John BCelnier
Philip Gray,
John Rear,
Patrick O'Donaghy.
John Armstrong.
John Christian Blie.
Mark Crantz.
Adam Koontz.
John Dorn.
Moses Darling.
Matthias De Camp.
John Foster.
Philip Fox
John Hurtigh.,
James Hall
Cornelius Hendrickson.
Andrew Hoffman.
John Huff.
George Kirk.
Patricia O'Donaghy,
Myndert Ouderkirk.
James Ranlcins.
Peter Saltsman.
Martin Van Klyck,
Peter Vradenburgh.
Christian Wallsier.
John Ward
George Witherick.
John Bishop,
John House,
(larret Marselus
George Murray,
John Mullen
Henry Seymour,
Christian Tipperwine
George Friensiwer,
Augustas Felty,
Peter Rangh,
Jacob Clements
Garlogh Stall,
Taken Prisoner by y« Enemy, 22d Oct*, 17.9.
Do Do 23d July, 1779.
Deserted ;2d May, 1780.
On Comi Albany,
Deserted 22^ May, 17i
On Comi Saratoga.
Promoted Corpi, June 1, 17i0,
On Comd, Saratoga.
Taken Prisoner 4'ii June, 1779.
Do
i:3il July, 1779.
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
28"i May, 1771.
Do
4th June. 1779.
Deserted 22a May, 1780.
Captain.
Lieutenants.
PJBOOF OF THE EFFECTIVES.
Fife.
Privates.
Ensigns.
Serjeants.
Corporals.
Drum.
1
3
1
2
21
9
1
1
3
3 1
30
I do swear that the within Muster Roll is a true Statement of the Company without Fraud to the United States or
to any Individual, according to my best knowledge.
CHAS. PARSONS, Oxpi.
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3Iuster Roll of Gaptcdn Nicholas Yan Renselaer's Company in the first Rattalion
New York Forces^ in the Service of the United States, Vom-inanded by Colonel
Goose Va7i Schaick^ for the Months of March, April, May and June^ 1780.
Comm.l&tiQned-
[Mil. Ret. 29: 292.]
tlTrc! November 21»',' Ensign Wilbelmus Ryclcnian.
Inlisted,
1779, Jan7 10...
1777, March ll)tt>,
John Dunlap.
William Murray.
Nicholas Sliter.
Corporals.
Robert Casey;
Moses Stiles.
Jonas Sliter.
Thomas O' Brian.
^Privaies,
Samuel Anderson.
John Boom.
Nicholas Boom,
Daniel Blue.
James Erase,
Joliii Cookley.
Benjamin Clough.
John Catch.
Jjeonard Chambers,
Abraham Bingman,
John Henry Deverance.
Frederick Hilts.
David Hodge.
Arthur Keef.
Ezekiel Leathers.
Joseph Lewis
Alexander Mills.
John McCormic.
Richard Moore.
John Moore.
John O'Brian.
Daniel Ogdon.
Martin Slump.
John Stone,
James Thompson.
Albert Van Orden.
William Valentine.
Samuel Wheel ar.
Walter Whealun.
Peter Woodcock.
Christopher Zyranius.
Hendrick Cornelison
Henry Wheelar
Jacob Wormley
George Whishick,
William Carr,
Thomas Hayes,
Sick In General Hospital, Albany.
Prisoner In Albany Goal.
On command, Saratoga.
On furlough by Col. V. Dyck, 2d May, 1780.
On command, Saratoga.
Taken Prisoner by the Enemy, July 23d, 1779.
ditto ditto
ditto ditto
ditto ditto
Discharged March 19Ui, 1780.
Killed 7tt June, 1780.
Fort Schuyler, July 10, 1780. Mustered then Captain Nicholas Van Renselaer's Company, as specified in the above
Roll.
ABM HABDENEERGH, A. B. M. Maatr.
Captain.
Lieutenant.
Ensign.
PROOF OF THE EFFECTIVES.
Privates.
Total.
Serjeants.
Corporals.
Drum.
Fife.
Present, ...
Absent,
Total,
1
1
3
3
1
1
2B
9
30
10
1
I
1
1
3
3
1
1
35
46
We do swear that the within Muster Roll is a true state of the Company, without firaud to the ITnited States or to
any individual, according to the best of our knowledge.
ABM HAKDENBERGH, Zicut.
■WILH8 RYCKMAN, Emsian.
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MUSTER ROLLS.
[1780
Muster Moll of Captain William Brown'^s Compayiy in the first Regiment of
Artillery^ in the service of the United States, commanded by Colonel Charles
Harrison, for the Months of March, April, May and June, 1780.
[Mil. Ret. 29: 257.]
Com/missioned.
William Brown, Captain.
James Smith, Captain-Lieutenant.
James McFadan, First Lieutenant, on furlough by Lieut.-Col. Van Dyck, April 13, 1780.
John Carson, fcSecond Lieutenant.
Thomas Stanley, Cadet,
John Staples, Nov. 22^, 1777.
Alex' A. Mackay, May 9, 1780.
Henry Slack.
Thomas Barber.
Charles Steward.
Patrick Cochran, Nov. 22^, 1777.
James Adams.
Arthur Carnes.
Tamolin Spencer.
John Radcliff.
Thomas Fanning.
Michael Hawke.
Lemuel J. Nelme, May 9, 1780.
Matthew Adams.
SombardUrs :
Thomas Condran.
Michael O'Bryan.
William Jonea.
Philip O'Bryan.
William Haney, Nov. 22*, 1777.
Gunners :
John Connelly, Nov. 22^, 1777.
John Vaughan.
John Slack.
James Welch.
James Whaling.
William Connelly,
J>rum:
James Brooks.
John Carroll.
Matrosses:
Isaac Burton.
George Baker.
Ignatius Butler.
Bobert Campbell, Nov. 22'', 1777.
James Compton, do
James Cole, do
Hugh Champlin.
John Evans.
John Fitzgerald, Sen'r,
John Stanley, Vohinteer.
John Fitzgorald, Jun'r.
Mark Goldsbury.
Ignatius Griffin, Nov. 22^, 1777,
Jonathan Gill.
Michael Hughes.
William Hickinson, Nov. 22<i, 1777.
Edward Hennissy, do
Henry Higgs.
Daniel Havey.
William Hanoy, Nov. 22d, 1777.
Francis Johnson.
Peter Lawrence.
Joshua Lovely.
Mays Nevin.
Benjamin Patmore.
Francis Popham.
Samuel Popham, Nov. ffi^, 1777.
Joseph Poague.
Peter Kobinson.
Thomas Smith.
Reuben Scott.
John Saunaers, Nov. 22a, 1777.
James Taylor, do
David Young.
John Steers.
Patrick Coursey.
Henry Magan.
Fort Schuyler, July 10, 1780. Mustered then Captain William Brown's Company as specified in the above Roll.
ABB- HAKDENBEBGH, A. M. Mastr
Return of the five Continental Battalions raised under the Direction of this State,
and of those Officers a7id Soldiers serving in other Corps, who are credited to the
State as Part of its Proportion of the Conti7iental Army, and are entitled to
receive State supplies :
[Assembly Pap. &c., 14: 442.]
Title of Officers & Regiments.
Major General M*=DougaIl,
Brigadier General Clinton,
Hospital Surgeons,
State Regiments.
Fourth— Lt.-Col. Command^ Weissenfels,
Fifth— do do Willett.
First— Col. Van Schaick,
Second — Col. Cortlandt,
Third — Col. Gansevoort,
Col. Spencer,
Hazen,
Webb,
Col. Lamb,
Additional Corps of Infantry
Artillery.
Cavalry.
Col. Livingston,
"Warner,
Major Gibbs.
Col. Crane.
Major Lee.
Col. Sheldon,
Col. Moylan,
NICH« FISH, Major 2"'' State Regiment and Inspector of the Line.
POUGHKEEPSIE, Sep' 18, 1780.
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Iluster Roll of Captain John JTasselinan's Company of Mangers raised out of
Col. Jacob Kloclc's Regiment of Tryon County Militia for the Defence of the
Frontier of said County in the year lV80.
[Aaaembly Pap. &o., 14 : 100.]
Names of Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Privates.
John Kasselman, Captain, May 9*'' Jacob Busier, Private, May 14""
Adam Empie, Lieutenant, do Leonard Kretzer, do do
George Gitraan, Ensign, do Christian Walter, do do
Peter House, Sergeant, do Coenrad Ettigh, do do 16*''
John Backer, do do Henry Smith, do do 12"'
Jacob Fry, do do 15*''' George Haynes, do do
Adolph Bickerd, do do 17'" John Shnell, do do le'"
Henry Kulman, Corporal, do Peter Gittman, do do 20"'
Daniel Harth, do do 9"' Andrew Hortigh, do' do 16'"
Nicholas Strater, do do John Van der Werke, do June e'"
John Kasselman, Jr., Private, . do William Smith, do do
John Empie, do . do Adam Walter, do July 5'"
Christian Tillenbach, do . do 14'"
I certify that the above Muster Roll (to the day) is Just and true, to the Best
of my Knowledge. JACOB KLOCK, Col.
[You must shew a law for the pay of this Company, or else'I can't allow it.]
Petition for Exchange.
[N. T. Col. MSS., 102: 20, 21.]
To his Excellency Geoege Clinton, Esquire, Governor of the State of New York,
&c., &c., &c.
The Petition of Caleb Powell, Nathaniel Weeks, Abraham Jewel and Ezekiel
Jewel, all now of Rumbout jjrecinct in Dutchess County humbly Sheweth,
That your petitioners the said Powel, Weeks & Ab"" .Tewel in behalf of them-
selves and with their respective families consisting of Children, not older than
fourteen years, and Women ; and also your petitioner Ezekiel Jewel a single person ;
Thus, agreeable to an act of the Legislature of this State, in such case made and
provided, do hereby apply to your Excellency as prisoners of War, to be exchanged
for any person or persons Subjects of this State prisoners of war with the Enemy.
These are therefore to request that your Excellency may certify your consent
and approbation to your said Petitioners removal as prisoners of war within the
Enemy's Lines, and your Petitioners as in duty bound shall pray.
NATHANIEL WEEKS,
Witness, CALEB POWELL,
Teunis Tappen, ABRAM O JEWEL,
bAMDEL bSIITII. mark
PotJGHKEErsiB, April 14'" 1781. EZEKIEL JEWELL.
I consent to the Exchange of the several Petitioners above named & have
directed the Commissary of Prisoners of the State to Exchange them accordingly.
14'" April, 1781. GEO. CLINTON.
SiE : I am informed that there is an act of the legislature, enabling your Excel-
lency to Exchange persons Applying for that purpose, as prisoners of War, for the
Subjects of this State prisoners of War with the Enemy. I do hereby Apply to
your Excellency for that purpose, and beg you would be pleased to Grant me and
my family may be Exchanged agreeable to that Act.
I am with the Greatest Respect Your Excellency's Most Obd' Servant,
Fredeicksburgh, April 16'" 1781. THO* MENZIES.
To His Excell'^'' George Clinton, Esq' Governor of the State of New York.
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I consent to the exchange of the above named Thomas Menzies & have directed
the Commissary of Prisoners of this State to exchange him accordingly.
16'" April, 1V81. GEO. CLINTON.
J'ass to Inhabitants of Long Island to remove from thence to Dutchess County.
[N. T. Col. MSS. 102: 22.]
By his Excellency, &c. May 4, 1'78I.
It being represented to me that several of the Subjects of this State Inhabitants
of Suffolk County on Long Island who are well attached to the Cause of America
are desirous of removing from thence to Dutchess County with their Families &
Effects, Cap' Norton is therefore authorized to give them every necessary assist-
ance for this Purpose & they with their Families & Effects are to be permitted to
pass accordingly. Provided always that no goods or Merchandize be brought off
of Long Island under Sanction or pretext thereof. Given, &c.
Petition of Joseph Aplin, Attorney at Law.
[N. Y. Col. MSS. 102: 22.]
[Filed May, IVSI.]
To his Excellency James Robbetson, Esquire, Captain General and Governor in
Chief, in and over the Province of New-York, and the Territories depending
thereon, in America, Chancellor and Vice Admiral of the same, and Lieutenant
General of his Majesty's Forces, &c.
Joseph Aplin, now residing within the City of New- York, begs Leave to make
known to your Excellency,
That he was formerly a Practitioner of Law in the Courts of Massachusets Bay,
Connecticut, and Rhode Island, but after having suffered various Persecutions, on
Account of his Loyalty, in the Rebel Colony of Rhode-Island, he withdrew him-
self from it in July last, and committed himself to the Protection of his Majesty's
Garrison here.
That as his Property was soon after siezed by the Rebels, he has been able to
derive no Subsistence from it ; and to avoid the Consequences of such a Situation,
he wishes to employ his professional Talents for his Relief and Support.
He, therefore, begs that your Excellency would be pleased to grant him a Licenec
to appear and practice as a Proctor in the Court of Admiralty within this Province.
From the Character I have received of M' Aplin's Loyalty and Abilities, I beg
leave to recommend him as a Gentleman well qualified to practise as a Proctor in
the Court of Admiralty. W" FRANKLIN,
Nbw-Yoek, May 4"" 1781. Gov' of JSFew-Jersey.
As Mr. Aplin's Loyalty <fc Sufferings are well known, as well as his professional
Character, I beg leave to recommend his request, to his Excellency General Robin-
aoint "of Course to a Gentleman in his Situation.
1Y81. DANi- COXE.
son, as a pc
May 4'* :
Jamaica, May 12'" 1781.
SiE : I beg leave to recommend M'' Joseph Aplin as a proper person to receive
your Excellencys Licence to practice Law in the Supreme Court of Judicature,
& am
Your Excellency's Most Obedient humble Servant,
His Excell"^ Governor Robeetson. GEO. D. LUDLOW.
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Census of Ulster County,
[N. Y. Col. MSS. 102: 2*7.]
General List of all the White Inhabitants of Ulster County in the State of New
York taken from the Returns of the Constables, in the Several Precincts in the
said County, Pursuant to an Act of the Legislature of the said State entitled " An
Act for taking the Number of White Inhabitants within this State." Passed the
20^'^ Marcb last.
Kingston.
Hurley,."
Marbletown,
Rochester,
Mamacotting,
New Paltz, ....
Shawangunk, .
Montgomery,
Wall Kill
New Windsor,
New Burgh,
New Marlborough,
KEFITGEES FROM THEIR TJSTJAL PLACES OF ABODE BY REASON OF THE INYASIOK OF THE ENEMY.
1,343
2,167
1,400
1,132
1,487
1,618
Kingston,
Hurley,
Marbletown
Kochesterj
Mamacotting,
New Paltz
Shawangunk,
Montgomery,
WaUlCill ,
New Windsor,
New Burgh,
New Marlborough,.,
68
45
7
45
40
11
9
1
11
16
83
16
7
24
29
27
28
2
88
23
47
45
2
37
37
23
13
2
SO
20
9
12
1
6
13
17
18
1
27
17
11
11
1
8
JO
29
22
5
33
37
36
26
6
42
44
12
8
1
8
8
List of White Inhabitants of Westchester Coimti/, ll 82.
[N. T. Col. MSS. 102: 28.]
TOWNS,
1.
s
1
I5
4
11
1
go
10
26
6
28
49
90
63
North Castel,
02
270
126
130
233
203
128
22
112
417
201
200
312
305
143
35
73
212
47
62
268
318
116
28
13
42
15
- 4
17
24
8
3
106
338
242
189
190
352
123
32
122
434
172
20i!
273
374
128
32
13
24
13
26
43
116
64
4
2)
6
36
45
93
67
1
1
" i
2
5
3
12
21
6
30
45
116
63
Bedford,
Pound Ridg,
Salem,
1,204
1,785
1,154
126
1,472
1,741
199
275
13
293
272
A General return of the Number of White Inhabitants of the Connty of Westchester, taken from the returns of the
respective Constables which it appears were by them taken exclusive of such parts of the precincts above mentioned
as are most exposed to the enemy ; and exclusive also of such precincts in which no Town olticers have been chosen
by reason of the Invasion of the Enemy, this 28iii day of September, 1782. JESSE JBCUNT,
Sheriff of the County Weslclwster.
Certificates of the Machange of William Hogan and others.
[S. Y. Col. MSS., 102: 23-26,] Albany, Sep' 3^ 1V81.
Sir : Altho' I am an Inhabitant of this State, I do not consider myself as owing
allegiance thereto. Therefore pursuant to an Act of the Legislature of this State, I
do hereby apply to your Excellency to be exchanged. W" HOGAN.
To his Excellency Geokgb Clihton, Esq' Governor of the State of New-York.
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364 CERTIFICATES — RETURN — DEPOSITION. [1-783
I hereby signify my Consent to the Exchange of the above named William
Hogan, this 11* Day of Sep' 1781. ^^^.-^^„
Witness, GEO. CLD^TON.
Lion' Gansevooet, Juu'
Stewart Dean.
Like Cei-tificates of Exchange (same date) in favor of James Bramble, Zachariah
Overraoref, Ralph Spooner, & Thomas Brown, with similar " Consents " attached.
Also Sept' 4"^ 1?81, Like Certificates in favor of W" Shepherd, Joshua Bloore, &
William Somer, with similar Consents.
Sepf 6"^ 1781, Like Certificates in favor of Adam Gordon & John Wait,* with
similar Consents.
Sepf 7'" 1781, Like Certificates in favor of George Collier & Joseph Johnson,
with similar Consents.
Sept' 8"" 1781, Like Certificate in favor of James M'Cann, with similar consents.
Sept' 14* 1781, Like Certificate in favor of Joseph Shearer,* with similar consents.
Sept' 15"" 1781, Like Certificates in favor of Duncan MTherson, George Rogers
& John Feather, with similar Consents.
Sept' 17"" 1781, Like Certificates' in favor of John Wees, John Muckle,* & James
Miller,* with similar Consents.
Return of the Persons banished at Albany.
[N. T. Col. MSS. 102: 30.]
List of the Names of Eersons who have refused to take the Oath prescribed by a
Law of this State to be taken by Persons of neutral and equivocal Character and
who have in Consequence thereof been removed within the Enemy's Lines or
detained by his Excellency the Governor for Exchange.
Richard Cartwright, David Van Schaack, Alexander White,
Peter Vosbvirgh, Nicholas Stevens, '''Dirck Gardinier,
Lawrence Goes, John Sherman, Mathew Goes, Jun'
Warner Pruyn, Peter Van Schaack, """John D. Goes,
William Rea, Richard Miuisee, John Van Alen,
Barent Van Der Pool, John Stevenson, Henry Van Schaack,
Andries Huyck, Absalom Woodworth, """Lambert Burghart,
Benjamin Baker, John Cumming, Alexander Campbell,
Henry Van Dyck, Isaac Man, "*"Martin Crom,
James Dole, John Kortz, Jun' Andries Ten Eyck.
Marte Van Buren,
Those marked ("'") were to have been sent down with the Van Schaacks but
secreted themselves and could not then be found and are now at their respective
Homes — they with the Van Schaacks &c. had been reserved for Exchange by the
Governor. STEWART DEAN,
JOHN M. BEEKMAN,
SAM^ STRINGER,
Albany, 8 Feb'' 1783. Commiss" for Conspiracies.
Deposition of Abraham Yan Yechten respecting Yermont Mioters.
[K T. Col. MSS., 102 : 31.]
Dutchess County, ss :
Abraham Van Veghten of the County of Albany being sworn deposeth and
saith, that about the beginning of the year 1782 he accompanied Jolm Ten Broeck
Esq' then Sheriff of the City and County of Albany from the S'' city to Schatecook
in order to assist in Apprehending some Rioters at Saint Kaick, that they stopped
'at a Mr. Golls where they found Gen' Gansevoort and W Peter Yates — that while
there part of Col. Peter Yates' and part of Col. llcnry Ri.'nsselair's Reg" returned
from where they said they had seen the Rioters, that M' Dirck Swart one of S*
* Dated in Schenectady.
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Troops informed Gen' Gansevoort in the deponent's hearing, that he S'' M' Swart
and Major Dickeson had been out to Bennington to try to make discoveries con-
cerning the Rioters as to their Numbers & designs, That on their return from
Bennington they fell in with a party about 200, at a house where the S^ party were
collected and endeavoured to disguise themselves for fear of being discovered by S''
party ; That there were a number of Persons rioters in the said House who got
warm in the dispute with each other abo' the extension of their Claim. That the
S'' Swart and Dickenson after staying in a corner of the house some time, came off
by a By road in which they went some distance then came into the main Road
where they discovered the whole force of the Rioters, about 150 or 200 men, with a
field piece. That they rode a small distance with some of them until they got an
opportunity to get off the main Road and returned to where the militia were
collected in the Evening — The next morning early the Militia from S' Kaick came
down with S'' Swart and Dickeson to M' Toll's where the deponent and the said
Sheriff were, and related the whole of their discoveries as aforesaid to Gen' Ganse-
voort the S'' Sheriff and the other Gentlemen then present, when it was determined
by Gen' Gansevoort who took the Command to go back to Schatecook which was
done, when there the deponent was informed there were Sev' prisoners taken from
the Rioters (Gen' Gansevort, M'' Peter W. Yates and said Sheriff then being at a
separate house from where the deponent was) That imediately after M' Sheriff
Ten Broeck came to the deponent with a paper in his hand which he said was a
Mittimus from Justice Peter Yates to carry the prisoners down to Albany Goal,
that S'' Sheriff then applied to Gen' Gansevort for a Guard which was ordered
immediately and which went down with the deponent and S'' Sheriff to Albany,
and that he saw them put into the City Hall, and that he never heard any of S''
prisoners had escaped from the said Guard and further saith not.
PouGHKEEPsiE, 27'" June 1783. ABR"^ VAN VECHTEN.
Petition of the Ececutor of the late General Montgomery.
[Assembly Pap. ka. 14: 214.]
To the honorable the Legisl.iture of the State in Senate and Assembly convened :
In behalf of Lady Ranelagh sister and heir to the late Major General Richard
Montgomery the Petition of Robert R. Livingston Ex' of the Last will & Testa-
ment of the said Richard Montgomery deceased Humbly Sheweth,
That in the year 1775, the Farm of the Late Gen' Montgomery situate near Kings
Bridge was fixed on by the Hon. the Provincial Congress of this State as a projjev
situation for a fort ; that in the same year fort Independence was accordingly erected
there with its Dependencies by which means the Dwelling House, Barn, Outhouses,
Woods, and a very fine Orchard situate on the said farm were utterly destroyed
and the Farm itself, containing upwards of seventy-five acres so much impaired by
being repeatedly stripped of its sod and cut up with Ditches as to be of little or no
value. Now therefore your Petitioner prays that in consideration of the premises
your honorable Body will be pleased to make such compensation to the said sister
and heir of the said Gen' Montgomery either in specie or in unapprojjriated Lands
as to your honors shall seem meet.
And your Petitioner shall ever pray, &c.,
New York, March 1st, 1785. ROB^ R. LIVINGSTON.
Petition of the Executor of the late General Montgomery.
[Assembly Pap. 29: 211.]
To the People of the State of New York represented in Senate and Assembly :
The Petition of Robert R. Livingston surviving Ex' of Richard Montgomery
late a Maj' Gen' in the service of the United States of America, humbly sheweth.
That the said Richard Montgomery was in his life seized in fee of a certain farm
near Kingsbridge whereon fort independence was erected that he had expended
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considerable sums of money in building fencing planting & othei'wise improving
the same. That during the late war the said form was occupied by the troops of
the United States who erected a fort thereon by order of the provincial Congress
of this State and as your petitioner has understood on an express promise from
them that the injury the said Richard sustained thereby should he repaired by this
State — that in consequence of the erecting of said fort & the long occupation
thereof by the troops of the United States the said farm is so injured as to be at
present of little value the houses being pulled doAvn the timber and fruit trees de-
stroyed, the fences even tliose that were made of stone levelled with the ground
& the sods and soil of the meadows and pasture grounds being in many parts dug
up. And your Petitioner further sheweth that the Viscountess of Ranelagh the
sister of the said Richard was by his last will and testament constituted his residu-
ary Legatee & devisee & thereby became intitled not only to the said farm but to
all the compensation which the said Richard Montgomery had he lived, w'' have
been entitled to receive from the State for the injury his estate sustained by the de-
struction of the said farm. Your petitioner therefoi-e prays in behalf of the said
Viscountess of Ranelagh that you would take these facts into consideration and if
the circumstances of the State should render it inconvenient to compensate in
money the loss she has sustained to make her such allowance out of the unappro-
priated Lands of this State as to them shall seem just and reasonable. And to
enable her and her heirs to hold the same notwithstanding their not being natural
born subjects of this State or in a situation to be naturalized therein. And that said
provision may be extended to such Lands as the representatives of the late Gen'
Montgomery might be entitled to by a former law of this State. Your Petitioner
is induced to make this request not only from the meritorious services of the said
Richard Montgomery but from the loss his family have sustained by the note given
for his pay while in the service of the United States & by the discharge of a con-
siderable sum of money debts due to him in continental bills of credit which have
depreciated in the hands of his representatives.
And your Petitioner shall ever pray &c. R. R. LIVINGSTON.
February 27, 1788.
In Senate Dec. 31 1788. Read & Committed to M' Duane, M' Yates and M'
Moi'ris.
Report.
[Senate Jour. 12 Sess. 30.]
In Senate, Saturday morning, January 10, 1789.
Mr. Duane, from the committee to whom were referred, the petitions of Robert
R. Livingston, Esquire, in behalf of the Countess of Reuelagh, sister and devisee
of the late Major-General Montgomery ; and the petition of Erneste Guillaume
Baron de Rottenborough, in behalf of himself and Louisa Henrietta his wife, sister
of Capt. Charles Willyamoes, and of Maria Francoisa Judith Willyamoes ; having
examined the said petitions and several papers communicated to them on the subject
thereof, reported, that it appears to the committee, that the said Major-General
Montgomery was seized at the time of his death, of certain lands and tenements in
this State. That his farm at Kingsbridge, whereon Fort-Independence was erected,
with the buildings thereon, were occupied by the troops of the United States, dur-
ing the late war, and thereby greatly injured. That the said General Montgomery,
among other Officers of his rank, would have been entitled to a gratuity of
acres of land from this State. That the Viscountess of Renelagh is, as represented
to your committee, by his last will and testament, constituted his residuary devisee,
and entitled to his real estate. That the said Viscountess is a subject of Great-
Britain, resident in the kingdom of Ireland. That the said Captain Willyamoes,
before the revolution, resided in this country i that he was a native of the'Canton
of Bern, in Switzerland, and became naturalized by a law of the then Legislature,
as represented to your committee, and purchased hinds and tenements both in New-
York and New-Jersey ; and died intestate and without issue, at Paris, on his way
to settle in this State of New-Jersey, in the year 17a.i. That it is represented to
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your committee, that he left two sisters, the said Louisa Henrietta, the wife of the
said Baron de Rottenborough, and Maria Francoisa Judith Willyamoes, who ap-
pear by the documents produced to your committee, to be coheiressess of his real
estate, but that the said Maria hath transferred her right therein, to her said sister,
who hath authorized her husband, the said Baron de Rottenborough, to manage the
rights and estate which appertained to the said Capt. Willyamoes, in these United
States, and to secure the legal title thereto.
That the principal object of both the said petitions, is to obtain a provision by
law, that the two ladies respectively claiming the said estates, and their heirs, may
enjoy the inheritance thereof; although they are not natural born subjects of this
State, nor in a condition to be naturalized therein : And that the said Countess of
Renelagh may have a provision made for her by law, for securing to her such lands
as the said Major-General Montgomery may be entitled to by a former law of this
State, with such addition thereto as they may think fit to grant, as a compensation
for the injury alleged to be done to his property, in the manner aforesaid, and as a
mark of public regard for the great and eminent services which he has performed
for the United States, in the course of the late war, and the great loss his family
have sustained, by his fall in storming the lines of Quebec.
That several other cases have come to the knowledge of the committee, under
similar circumstances, with respect to the obstacle of claimants not being natural
born subjects of this State, nor in a condition to be naturalized therein, and that it
is highly probable, that a Legislative interposition will be sought for in those in-
stances likewise : That the committee are therefore of opinion, that it will be best
at once to provide a remedy, by a general law. It also appears to your committee,
that it will induce to the emolument of the State, to facilitate the transfer of all
such lands, claimed under the circumstances above mentioned, to citizens of this
State, whose interest it will be to attend to the improvement and cultivation thereof.
That therefore, in the opinion of the committee it may be proper to direct a bill
to be brought in, for the relief of all persons holding or claiming lands, tenements
and hereditaments, within this State, under titles derived from the late Colony now
State of New- York, before the nineteenth day of April, 1775 ; thereby enabling
them to grant, bargain, sell and convey any such lands, tenements and heredita-
ments, to any of the citizens or subjects of any of the United States; and providing
that such grants, sales and conveyances, with respect to such lands, tenements and
hereditaments, shall be good and valid in the law, to all intents and purposes, not-
withstanding the obstacle of alienism, or any doubt respecting the same, and as if
such deeds and conveyances had been granted or made by a natural born citizen, of
one of these United States, having the same right and title : Which report he read
in his place, and delivered the same in at the table, where it was again read and
agreed by the Senate. Thereupon,
Ordered, That the same committee do prepare and bring in a bill for the purpose.
Deposition of Captain Jonathan Titus.
The Deposition of Cap' Jonathan Titus Testifyeth and Says that he did Inlist
Isaac Ketchum on the 21" day of Nov' in the Year of our Lord one Thousand
Seven Hundred and Seventy-Six during the war and that he did serve until the 21"
day of July one Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy-Seven in the Rigment of the
United States Commanded By Henry B. Livingston. Further Deponent Saith not.
JONATHAN TITUS,
HcNTiNGTON the 13"* of November. Wonce Capt. in the forth Nork iieg" .
Personally appeared Before Me Capt. Jonathan titus Being Duly Sworn Saith
that this Is A true Copy from the original.
Sworn Before Me this 13'" of November 1793.
Sblah Wood, Justice.
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INDEX
Abbe, Samuel, 1. 28.
Abbee, Mason, sick of small-pox,
1.589.
Abbet, David, i. 74.
Abbet, James, i. 53.
Abbet, John, 1. 52.
Abbet, Joseph, 1. 52.
Abbet, Stephen, 1. 52.
Abbet, Timothy, 1. 52.
Abbot, Nathaniel, 1. 141.
Abby, Jacob, i. 458.
Abby, John, i. 458.
Abeel, captain, ordered to arrest
John Campbell, 1. 352; ordered
to arrest Simerson, a, tory of
Abeel, David, 1. 65, 174.
Abeel, Gerret, i. 129, 153, 162, 163,
261, 270, 293; reports sulphur to
be found at the head of the
' Susquehanna river, ii. 107.
Abeel, James, letter of, ' recom-
mending Christopher Codwise
for a captaincy, ii. 12; major,
27, 46, 47.
Able, James, i. 143.
Abner, James, i. 143, 224.
Abner, Thomas, 1. 469.
Abrahams, Daniel, i. 216.
Abrames, Andrew, i. 8.
Abrams, Charles, i. 184.
Abrams, Daniel, 1, 184.
Abrams, Henry, i. 183, 184.
Abrams, James, i. 183.
Abrams, John, i. 183.
Abrams, Joseph, i. 186.
Abrams, Samuel, 1. 184.
Abrams, 'William, i. 184.
'Account of a skirmish near Tagh-
kanic, i. 581.
Accounts, report on treasurer's,
i. 481; of outstanding duties,
638.
Aoherson, David, i. 2G2.
Acherson, Matys, i. 262.
Achmudy, David, 1. 30.
Ackely, Benjamin, 1. 85.
Aokeley, Bezeliel, i. 340.
Acker, Johannes, i. 73.
Acker, Philip, 1. 287, 288.
Acker, Sarah, i. 384.
Acker, Sibourt, i. 179.
Acker, Woolvert, 1. 21
Vol. II.— 47
Aokerly, John, charges against,
1. 333. (See Akely.)
Ackerman, Abraham, deposition
of, i. 357.
Ackerman, Benjamin, i. 10.
Ackerman David D., i. 9.
Ackerman, Edward, i. 7, 9.
Ackerman, Geleyn, 1. 79.
Ackerman, John, 1. 8, 263.
Ackerman, William, ii. 338.
Ackerson, Abraham, 1. 7.
Ackerson, Cornelius, i. 8, 9.
Ackerson, David, 1. 10.
Ackerson, Derick, 1. 8, 10.
Ackerson, Garret, i. 6, 9, 263.
Ackerson, Jacob, 1. 6, 10, 262, 363.
Ackerson, Jacob Cornelius, i. 6.
Ackerson, John, 1. 7, 9.
Ackerson, Peter, i. 9.
Ackerson, Philip, i. 8.
Ackerson, Bichard, i. 225.
Ackerson, Thomias, i. 10.
Acklay, John, i. 120.
Ackley, Robert, i. 7.
Ackley, Stephen, i. 384.
Acklin, Francis, i. 348.
Acle, Martin, i. 290.
Acley, John, i. 500.
Aeley, Philip, i. 384.
Acley, Robard, 1. 384.
Acly, Thomas, i. 70.
Acton, James, warrant for the
arrest of, 1. 638.
Adams, Abigail, letter to, i. 115.
Adams, Abram, Jr., i. 75.
Adams, Amos, i. 57, 386, 497.
Adams, Charles, i. 35.
Adams, Chester, i. 17.
Adams, Daniel, i. 16.
Adams, Elisha, 1. 75.
Adams, Ephraim, i. 79.
Adams, James, i. 80, 142 ; ii. 356, 360.
Adams, John, Intercepted letters
from, i. 114; mentioned, 120.
Adams, Jonas, i. 70.
Adams, Joseph, i, 70.
Adams, Leviah, i. 85.
Adams, corporal Matthew, ii. 356.
Adams, Peleg, ii. 346.
Adams, Thomas, commissioner
from Virginia for the regula-
tion of prices, ii. 66, 67.
Adams, William, i. 62, 75, 317.
Adamson, William, ii. 350.
Addams, Edward, i. 82, 142.
Addams, Joel, 1. 24.
Addeton, John, 1. 30.
Addison, John, examination of,
11. 170.
Address, of gov. Tryon to the in-
habitants of New York, i. 200 ;
of New York Provincial Con-
gress to the Inhabitants of New
New York city, 374; of the
convention to their constitu-
ents, 565; of the convention
translated into Dutch, B86, and
set up, 643 ; not worked off for
want of paper, 678; of whig
refugees in Connecticut, 11. 68.
Adgate, Matthew, i. 65, 324, ff73,
614 ; ii. 23, 24 ; chairman of the
committee on lead mines, i.
97, 98, 99, 105, 109 ; letter of, to
John McDonald, 106.
Adriance, Albert, i. 73, 186, 217.
Adriance, Cornelius, i. 106.
Adriance, Isaac, affidavit of,
against Joseph Bean, i. 601.
Adriance, Jacob, i. 186, 217.
Agnew, general, at Harlem, 1.670.
Agnew, Wm., evidence of, ii. 203.
Ahorn, Simon, ii. 141.
Ahrendorf, Frederick, i. 12B.
Aird, David, i. 151.
Aires, PhiUp, i. 28.
Aires, Reuben, 1. 619.
Airy, Mrs.,i. 372.
Aluely, John, i. 331.
Akely, PhiUp, his evidence
against John Akely and Ben-
jamin Smith, i. 331. (See Aoker-
ly; Acley.)
Akerly, Arthur, 1. 63.
Akerly, Benjamin, 1. 34, 182.
Akerly, Elijah, i. 46, 63.
Akerly, John, 1. 45, 63, 82.
Akerly, Nathanael, i. 63, 382.
Akerly, PhiUp, i. 63.
Akerly, Robert, 1. 45, 63.
Akerly Stephen, i. 45, 03.
Akin, deacon, 11. 149.
Akin, Edward, 1. 166.
Akin, Stephen, i. 152.
Akins, David, examination ot
i. 663, distributes gen. Howe's
protections, 664, 665 ; disaffected
to the American cause, 666.
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INDEX.
Alban, John, i. 385.
Albany, John, i. 538.
Albany (City and County), elec-
tion of delegates to New York
proT. convention from, i. 2, 64,
191; expense of express from
New York to, 4; powder sent to,
ff7; committee of, ordered to
arrest Alexander McDonald,
101; names of persons author-
ized to recruit In, 105; militia
officers of, 169, 245 ; officers of
the regiments of, 169; one
McDonald keeps a lodging
house at, 211; proceedings of
tlie committee at, against tories,
304 ; names of the members of
the committee of, 323; armed
vessels fitted out at, 426, 426 ; let-
ter of Henry Van Schaak and
others to the committee of, 440 ;
committee at, send tories to
Hartford, 450 ; part of the militia
of, ordered to Forts Mont
gomery and Constitution, 474
amount paid to transport can^
non from New York to, 482 ; a
company to be raised to arrest
disaffected persons in, 488;
minutes of the committee of, 501;
efforts of, to supply the north-
ern army, 502; proceedings
against tories of, 506 ; Mr. Avery
denies making complaints
against the committee of, 511;
tories at, to be sent to Hartford,
513 ; amount of flour-purchased
in and about, 514 ; state prison-
ers in, ordered to one of the
neighboring States, 515; troops
stationed at, 521; Canadian
corps ordered to Fishkill from,
534 ; part of the militia of,
ordered to "Westchester county,
560, 561 ; committee of, order an
election for deputies to the pro-
vincial Congress, 611; further
orders from, 613, 614 ; part of the
militia of, ordered to Tioonder-
oga, 629; committee of, reports
that the rangers refuse to march
to Ticonderoga, 634; major
Nicholson's cadet company
ordered to, 657; general Howe
proposes to Join the northern
British army at, 669, 673 ; report
of lead mine in, ii. 110 ; list of
persons banished from, 364.
Albany, ship bound for Lisbon,
clearance requested for, i. 128.
Albertson, Albert, i. 40.
Albertson, Charity, i. 408.
Albertson, Daniel, i. 50, 217, 412.
Albertson, John, i. 185. 409.
Albertson, Richard, i. 18.
Albertson, Stephen, i. 19.
Albertson, William, 1.831; peti-
tions for the recovery of his
sloop, 11. 187.
Albright, John, 11. 353.
Alder, ■William, 1. 299.
Aldredge, Qershom, 1. 61, 64, 893.
Aldrich, Jacob, i. 13, 64, 393.
Aldrioh, Stephen, 1. 64, 389.
Aldrldge, Daniel, 1. 61, 393.
Aldrldge, Gilbert, 1. 12.
Aldrige, Peter, 1. 19; acquitted
on a charge of harboring the
enemy, ii. 127.
Alexander, Phillip, i. 196.
Algelt, John, 1. 141.
Algelt, ■William, i. 141.
Alger, Jonathan, i. 74.
Alger, ■William B., 1. 73; affidavit
of, against Jacob Dean. 601; ap-
prehends tories, 603.
Aljea, Albert, i. 5.
AUaby, ■William, 1. 53.
Allaire, Antiiony, 1. 122, 146.
Allalr, Peter, evidence of, in the
case of col. Hammar, i. 430.
AUair, Uytendall, i. 237.
Allamton, John, i. 72.
AUamton, John Francis, 1. 72.
AUare, , 1. 445, 446.
Allbeen, John, i. 46, 48.
Allegiance, oath of, the inhabit-
ants of ■Westchester county to
take the, i. 604; names of per-
sons in ■Westchester county
who took the, 618; time extend-
ed to the inhabitants of ■West-
chester CO., for taking the, 648 ;
Asa ■Walbridge takes, ii. 165 ; of
Civil officers of Dutchess co.,
171 ; Simon Leroy takes, 177 ; to
king George, 199 ; list of persons
who have taken the, 290-293;
names of persons "who refuse to
take the, 333.
Allen, Andrew, i. 182, 209, 215, 373,
374, 421.
Allen, Baruck, i. 183, 217,
Allen, Benjamin, 1. 50, 417.
Allen, captain, ii. 179.
Allen, Daniel, 1. 182, 217.
Allen, Darius, i. 217.
Allen, , a drummer, 1. 353.
Allen, Ebenezer, i. 109, 114, 155.
Allen, Elias, i. 183.
Allen, Ethan, i. 109, 113.
Allen, Ezra, i. 177.
Allen, George, a tory, 1. 432.
Allen, Heman, 1. 110, 114, 155; 11. 145.
Allen, Ira, i. 109, 114, 155 ; captain,
ii. 139.
Allen, Isaac, 1. 74.
Allen, Jacamiah, 1. 143, 153, 261;
petition of, 266.
Allen, James, 1. 30, 76.
Allen, John, i. 30, 183, 217.
Allen, John O., 1. 4.
Allen, captain Lathrop, at Fort
Dayton, 1. 507; mentioned, 519;
letter from, 520.
Allen, Levi, 1. 110.
Allen, Peter, 1. 74.
Allen, Philip, Jr., 1. 579.
Allen, Robert, 1. 182, 217.
Allen, Samuel, 1.496; deposition
of, 527.
Allen, ■William, 1. 261, 441.
AUerton, Jonathan, i. 75.
AUesby, Arthur, 1. 44.
Alley, Elias, 1. 73.
Allibea, John, 1. 439.
Alliben, John, i. 57. (See Allbeen.)
Allln, John, ii. 302.
Allin, Samuel Grixson, i. 99.
Allison, Benjamin, i. 8.
Allison, James, i. 85.
Allison, John, 1. 8.
Allison, Joseph, 1. 7, 8, 85.
Allison, Michael, 1. 85.
Allison, Nethaniel, i. 11.
Allison, Richard, 1. 11.
Allison, Robert, 1. 8.
Allison, Thomas, 1. 6.
Allison, 'William, 1. 37, 86, 160, 231,
603; elected to N. Y. Prov. Cong.,
43, 194, 201 ; state of the regiment
of, 282 ; arrests James Matthews,
352; bounty money paid to, 483.
Alloon, Christian, 1. 271.
Ally, Henry, i. 53.
Alnaanacks, i. 643 ; price of, 678.
Aimer, James, i. 105, 153, 223, 317.
Aimer, John, i. 373.
Almstead, Samuel, 1. 177.
Aluer, major James, ii. 27, 46.
Alner, Mr., 1. 318.
Alsop, John, i. 3, 493; proceed-
ings on charge against him for
unlawful selling of tea, 317 •
acquitted of the charge, 318,
chairman of the committee on
disaffected persons, 340.
Alstyne, Jeronomis, i, .315. (See
Van Alstyne.)
Alsworth, James, Jr., i. 75.
Alsworth, ■William, 1. 76.
Alum, found on the Mohawk
river, 11. 107.
Alyee, David, i. 263.
Amar, John, 1. 261.
Amazon, brigantine, captured by
the British, 1. 301.
Ambeman, Dlrck, i. 51.
Amberman, Isaac, i. 185, 216.
Amberman, John, 1. 185, 186, 217,
271.
Amberman, Nicholas, i. 216.
Amberman, Powell, i. 182.
Ambler, Joshua, 1. 618 ; ii. 129
Amboy, British defeated between
Brunswick and, i. 643; British
move from Rhode Island to, 670.
Ame, George, i. 78.
Amell, ■Valentine, 1. 315.
Amenla, committee of, 1.41; as-
sociators in, 75; non-associators
in, 76 ; officers of militia of, 135,'
136, 142.
Ament, Eldert, ii. 49, 53.
America, a bishop to be appoi nted
in, 1. 1; British regiments or-
dered to, 2; 45,000 troops to be
sent to, 421 ; number of German
troops embarked for, 472.
American Patriot in London, let-
ter from a, i. 1.
Americans, number of, in the
British serrioe, 1. 670.
Americans, loyal fensible, John
OoUett, captain in, 1. 298.
American trade to be restricted
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to Great Britain and tlie British
West Indies, 1. 1.
American troops, plunder inhab-
itants of Westchester co., 1. 537.
Amerman, Aurt, i. 7, 9.
Amerman, Cornelius, i. 187.
Amerman, Dirck, i. 187.
Amerman, Paul, i. 217.
Amory, John, i. 171.
Anan, Mr., his sermon on politics
mentioned, i. 661.
Anble, William, i. 468.
Ancton, Pierre, i. 31.
Anders, Bartelt, i. 80.
Anderson, Alexander, i. 226;
deposition of, 367.
Anderson, Elizabeth, i. 287.
Anderson, George, 1. 71.
Anderson, Hugh, petitions for a
hearing, ii. 193.
Anderson, Joseph, 1. 6.5, 85 ; letter
of, to the Albany committee,
440.
Anderson, Joshua, ii. 301.
Anderson, Neal, i. 15.
Anderson, Samuel, ii. 359.
Anderson, Thomas, affidavit of,
11. 193 ; in the Fleet prison, 194.
Andres, Jacob, 1. 57, 386.
Andrews, sergeant Ellzar, 11. 142.
Andrews, John, 1. 73 ; -petitions to
be released from prison, 334,
441; deposition of, 358 ; confined
for being in company with a
tory, 486.
Andrews, Levi, 11. 142.
Angel, Thomas, 1. 10.
Anlbal, William, 11, 141.
Annely, William, i. 79.
Anonymous petition of some
poor persons who object to fight
for the rights of those who have
got lands and estates, 1. 139.
Ansem, Dr. Johannes, petition
to be released from jail, 11. 186;
certificate as to the good char-
acter of, 186.
Answer to Common Sense, the
edition of, burnt in New York,
1. 273.
Anthony, lieut. John, 1. 4, 143,
153, 223, 312.
Anthony, capt. Nicholas N.,1. 129,
168, 212.
Anthony, surgeon Benjamin,
certificate in favor of, 1. 284.
Anthony, Theopliolus, 1. 4, 163.
Antigua, provisions exported
from New York for, 1. 130.-
Anwell, John, 1. 230.
Aorson, lieut. Aaron, 1. 117; ii.
29, .16, 52; resignation of, 1.420;
case of, 422; captain, 11. 49, 351.
(See Austin.)
Aplin, Joseph, petitions for 11-
cen.se to practice as proctor in
the court of Admiralty in New
York, 11. 362; gov. William
Franklin recommends, ibid.
Apple, Anthony, 1. 500.
Appleby, Joseph, 1. 1.58.
Apples, exported, i. 130.
Application of Messrs. Harrison
and Auchmuty to be notaries,
11.355.
Applln, Mr., date of death of, 1.
592.
Apprentices, not to be enlisted
without leave of their masters,
11. 11.
Apthorp, Charles W., suspected,
I. 340; summoned before the
committee for detecting con-
spiracies, 346; duties owed by,
538.
Archer, Anthony, 1. 146.
Archer, Basal, 1. 146.
Archer, Benjamin, Jr., 1. 135.
Archer, Jacob, 1. 7.
Archer, James, i. 135.
Archer, Mathlons, i. 146.
Archey, Jonathan, 1. 12.
Arden, captain, 1. 372.
Arden (Arding), Dr. Charles, 1.
186, 202, 341; charges against,
346 ; summoned before the com-
mittee on conspiracies, 369.
Arden, Francis, i. 500.
Arden, James, petition of, 1. 157.
Arding, John, 1. 129.
Ares, Andrew, 1. 28.
Ares, John, 1. 28.
Argyle, militia ofl[loers of, 1. 148.
Arkils, John, 1. 16.
Arlington, tories of, propose to
Join the enemy, 1. 528; inhab-
itants of, principally toriea,
II. 140.
Armitag, James, 1. 226.
Armor, Thomas, clerk to the com-
missioners for the regulation
of prices, 11. 56.
Arms, taken from disaffected per-
sons in the city of New York,
list of, 1. 259.
Armstrong, Archibald, 1. 125 ; 11.
347.
Armstrong, David, 1. 165.
Armstrong, James, 1. 618.
Armstrong, John, i. 10,12,290; ii.
349, 358.
Armstrong, Solomon, 1. 70.
Armstrong, William, 1. 165.
Array (American), N. Y. Prov.
Cong, raises 3,000 troops, i. 103 ;
Herman Zedwltz offers to raise
a regiment of riflemen, 104 ; at
the North, efforts of the Albany
committee to assist the, 502;
names of persons refusing to
sell wheat or other commodi-
ties for, to be reported to the
committee of safety, 510 ; at
White Plains, supplies de-
manded for, 531; destitute con-
dition of, 592 ; reputed strength
of, 673; encouragement given
by the Continental Congress to
men who enlist In, 11. 11. (See
Hegiments.)
Army (British), quits Boston for
Halifax, i. 418; force of, under
Burgoyne, ibid; force of, against
New York, 421 ; lands In West-
chester county, 535; In winter
quarters, 583; number of, in
Canada, 633; gen. Howe pro-
poses to join the northern, 669,
673; strength of, in and near
New Yojk, 670 ; strength of, in
America, 673, 677 ; retreats from
White Plains, 11. 13 ; number of
recruits near New York for, 93.
(See HegimeTUs.)
Arnold, Benedict, 1. 92; recruit-
ing, 2S6; at Quebec, 439; men-
tioned, 517 ; letter from', to gen.
Schuyler, 518.
Arnold, G., ii. 29.
Arnold, James, 1. 16.
Arnold, John, 1. 46, 48, 73.
Arnold, Oliver, 1. 12 ; ii. 346.
Arnold, Thomas, 1. 396.
Arnold, William, 1. 129.
Arnourt, Peter, i, 85.
Arnout, Nathan, 1. 85.
Arnout, Peter, i. 85.
Arnul, John, 1. 221.
Arrison (Areson), Ann, i. 287, 289.
Arrangement of the N. Y. Con-
tinental regiments, minutes of
committee on, ii. 3; of officers
in col. Nicholson's regiment,
31 ; of ofllcers of the four Con-
tinental regiments, 33, 34, 35; of
officers who served In Canada,
36; of col. Dubois' regiment.
Ibid ; gen. Montgomery's, 37.
Arsdan, Benjamin, 1. 146,
Arthart, George, i. 315.
Arthur, Jesse, i. 54, 398.
Arthur, Joseph, i. 25.
Arthur, Piatt, 1. 54, 497.
Arthur, Reuben, 1, 398.
Arthur, William, 1. 398.
Articles of war, edition of, printed
by Samuel Loudon, 1. 643.
Artificers and shipwrights, report
on petition of, 1. 374.
Artillery. (See RegiTnents,)
Arwick, David, 11. 142.
Ash, Catherine, 1. 290.
Ashe, William, 1. 287, 290.
Asher, Adam, 1. 72.
Asher, John, 1. 72.
Ashfield, Vincent P., bond of, 1.
371 ; moneys due to, 538.
Ashford, Nathaniel, 1. 77.
Ashley, Alden, 1. 69.
Ashley, Caleb, 1. 15, 500.
Ashton, lieut. Joseph, 11. 340, 311,
Ashton, Samuel, 1. 65.
Asia, H. M. ship, letter of John
McKesson, in regard to supplies
for, 1. 154; supplies tories of
Queens co. with arms, 202; sta-
tioned at New York, 299 ; David
Provoost, prisoner on board of,
301 ; rifles required for, 350.
Aspell, James, 1. 5.
Assembly, N. Y., efforts to obtain
a majority for the government
in the, 1. 1 ; vote of thanks
to the \'lrtuous minority of
the, 21.
Assler, Henry, 1. 10.
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Association, general, terms of
the, i. 5; uon-slgners of Brook-
haven, 44; signers in Brook-
haven to the, 47; terms of the.
Ibid; in Suffolk CO., 49; signed by
the members of the New York
Provincial Congress, 85 ; of the
N. Hampshire Grants, recom-
mended to be signed, il. 140.
Associators, names of, i. 5, 6, 7, 8,
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 17, 18, 19;
of Mamakating, names of, 24 ; of
Rochester, 25; in New Marl-
borough, 27; in Kingston, 29; in
Marbletown, 33 ; in Hurley, 35 ;
in New Falls, 36; Brookhaven,
47, 53, 63; in Islip, 64; East-
hampton,55; Shelter island, 62;
Southampton, 59; Southold, 62;
in Charlotte co., 66 ; in Dutchess
CO., 67 ; in Rhinebeck, 71, 80 ; in
Beekman's Precinct, 72; in Am-
enla, 75; in Poughkeepsie, 77,
78, 79 ; in Goshen, 85; in Cum-
berland CO., 98, 99 ; in Queens co.,
209.
Asten, Abraham, i. 123, 146.
Asten, Oliver, i. 69.
Astin, John, ii. 346. (See Auatin.)
Astler, Hendrlck, 1. i&.
Atherton, Cornelius, 1. 70; cash
paid for muskets to, 482; re-
quests that his workmen may
be exempt from military duty,
483 ; money advanced to. 534.
Atherton, Jonathan, i. 82.
Atkins, David, i. 34.
Atkinson, , 1. 286.
Atkinson, corporal James, ii. 348.
Attorney, power of, transmitted
by Mrs. Mooreiiead to Samuel
Campbell of N. Hampshire, 1. 87.
Atwater, Benjamin, i. 67, 75.
Atwater, James, 1. 79, 154; ii. 192;
information of, against torles,
72.
Atwater, John, 1. 75.
Atwater, Levi, i. 75.
Atwater, Stephen, i. 67.
Atwood, Henry, i. 15.
Attwood, Nathan, 1. 69.
Auehmuty, James, 1. 37, 38; ex-
amination of, 418; parole of, 492.
Auehmuty, Robert N., applica-
tion of, to be commissioned as
notary, ii. 355.
Auditor-general Comfort Sands,
i. 558.
Auldrldge, Enos, 1. 61.
Aulgelt, Adam, i. 84.
Aulgelt, John, i. 84.
Aulgelt, William, 1. 84.
Aurthers, John, 1. 270.
Austin, Aaron, lieutenant, 1. 107;
ii. 38, 40, 42; captain, 35. (See
Aorscm.)
Austin, David, 1. 271.
Austin, Holms, 1. 115; 11. 301, 852.
AvariU, Isaac, 1. 177.
Averell, Samuel, 1. 458. (See
Avrill.)
Avery, Amos, 1. 76.
Avery, Ebenezer, 1. 618.
Avery, Elisha, deputy commis-
sary general, examination of,
before the Albany committee,
i, 501; requisition of, 502; re-
ports that there are no pro-
visions at Fort Edward, 503
called on for return of pro-
visions, 505; makes the same,
506; ordered to victual troops,
508, 509; an agent appointed to
assist hint In the purchasing
of provisions for the army, 510 ;
requested to furnish copies of
letters sent byhimtoTlconder-
oga, 511; Messrs. Cuyler and
Cantine appointed to assist in
the purchase of provisions, 512 ;
his clerk carries letters from
Tioonderoga to Bennington, 523.
Avery, Enoch, i. 618.
Avery, Humphrey, i. SJ, 386, 387;
member of the Brookhaven
committee, 329; evidence of,
against Jonathan Baker, 332.
Avery, Humphrey, Jr., i. 57.
Avery, John, 1. 74, 619.
Avery, Nathan, 1. 57.
Avery, Nehemiah, 1. 75.
Avery, Roger, i. 57.
Avery, Samuel, applies for a com-
mission as lieutenant-colonel
in the New York continentals,
i. 233.
Avery, Thomas, i. 46, 57, 385.
Avory, Thaddeus, i. 237
Avrill, John, 1. 197.
Avrill, Samuel, i. 197.
Avrill, Thomas, i. 197.
Axtell, William, i. 340; sum-
moned before the committee
on conspiracies, 353; examina-
tion of, 359; his case submitted
to tlie New York Provincial
Congress, 368; state of his case,
370.
Ayres, Andrew, deposition of, ii.
110.
Ayres, William, i. 15.
Babbet, Ruben, 1.25.
Babcock, Abi-aham, 1. 10
Babcock, Adam, i. 423.
Babcock, Bethiah, 1. 409.
Babcock, David, i. 8.
Babcock,. Elijah, i. 110.
Babcock, James, i. 10.
Babcock, Job, enlists men for the
British, 11. 86; court-martial on,
86; sentenced to be hanged, 87;
pardon of, 118; petition for re-
prieve of, 134.
Babcock, Nathaniel, i. 78.
Babcock, Simeon, 1. 408.
Babcock, Thomas, 11. 87.
Babcock, William, 1. 10.
Bacchus, George, ii. 348.
Bache, Theophllacte, 1. 340, 341,
377, 538; resides at Flatbush,
347 ; aware of the enemy's plans,
350; summoned to appear be-
fore the committee on con-
spiracies, 369.
Bacher, Hendrick, 1. 32.
Bacher, Jacob, i. 32.
Backer, Christian, 1. 80.
Backer, Johannls, 1. 31, 74, 80.
Backer, John, il. 361.
Baokker, Petrns, i. 32, 80, 178.
Backous, John, Ii. 335.
Backus, Adam, 1. 74.
Backus, Joseph, 1. 75.
Bacon, Bartholomew, I. 28.
Bacon, major, at North Castle,
1. 535; his men complained of
for plundering, 536, 537.
Bacon, Samuel, 1. 175, 236.
Badcock, Gam'll, 1. 6.
Baddenger, corporal Philip, 11. 356.
Badger, Ebenezer, 1. 77.
Badger, Giddon, 1. 196.
Badlam, S., i. 208.
Badly, John, 1. 26.
Bagley, Josiah, appointed ensign,
ii. 6, 351 ; mentioned, 49, 53 ; ap-
pointed lieutenant, 350.
Bagley, Silas, i. 14, 17.
Bail, lieut. John, il. 49.
Bailey, , goes on board H.
M. ship Phoenix, 1. 442, 448.
Bailey, Anthony, sent prisoner
to Kingston, Ii. 161.
Bailey, Ellas, 1. 468.
Bailey, Henry, 1, 73.
Bailey, Jacob, 1. 91. (See Bayl^.)
Bailey, John, Jr., i. 77, 1&, 164.
Bailey, Jonathan, i. 312.
Bailey, Richard, 1. 144.
Bailey (Baly), Samuel, 1. 12, 177.
Bailey, Sutton, i. 84, 141.
Baily, John, i. 12.
Baily, Levi, i. 158.
Baily, Nathan, 1. H, 12, 40.
Baily, Nehemiah, i. 12.
Bainbridge, Charles, Ii. 356.
Bains, John, i. 65.
Bairacks, Low. (See Barkulo.)
Baitmln, Greorge, 1. 13.
Baker, Abraham, 1. 56, 58, 402.
Baker, Bartholomew, 1. 28.
Baker, Benjamin, banished from
Albany, ii. 364.
Baker, lieut. Cornelius, 11. 164.
Baker, Daniel, i. 56, 69.
Baker, David, i. 56, 402.
Baker, Ephraim, 1. 26.
Baker, Jacob, 1. 26, 54, S7, 40o.
Baker, Jesey, Jr., 1. 83.
Baker, John, 1. 28, 652.
Baker, Jonathan, 1. 66, 134, 222,425;
absconds, 329; charges against,
829-333; sent prisoner to New
Haven, 332; Imprisoned, 373.
Baker, Jonathan, Jr., 1. 57, 385.
Baker, Josiah, 1. 28.
Baker, Mehitahle, 1. 400.
Baker, Nathaniel, 1. 56, 402.
Baker, Remember, 1. 109.
Baker, Samuel, 1. 56, 400.
Baker, Thomas, 1. 55, 73, 83, 120, 400.
Baker, William, 1. 46, 57, 83, 328,
385.
Balard, Peleg, i. 284.
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Balard, Thomas, 1. 175.
Balden, Abraham, 1. 186.
Balden, George, 1. 186.
Balden, Henry, i. 184.
Balden, James, i. 186.
Balden, Jonathan, 1. 184.
Balden, Thomas, i. 182.
Baldln, David, information fur-
nished by, respecting the con-
spiracy against the liberties of
America, i. Wl.
Baldin, Stephen, 1. 183.
Balding, Elijah, 1. 469.
Balding, Joseph, 1. 302; ensign,
11. 31.
Baldwin, Abner, report on peti-
tion of, 1. 374 ; mentioned, 616.
Baldwin, capt. Alexander, i. 175,
236,505,507,508,526; his company
of rangers ordered against the
Hellerberg tories, 517; com-
plains that his company is or-
dered to Fort Constitution, 582 ;
requests that he and his com-
pany be allowed to return to
Albany, 602; his company dis-
charged, li. 55, 72; taken pris-
oner, 333.
Baldwin, Amos, 1. 52.
Baldwin, David, li. 39.
Baldwin, George, 1. 77.
Baldwin, Hezekiah, 1. 105; capt.,
ii. 36, 41, 43.
Baldwin, Isaac, 1. 77.
Baldwin, Isaac, Jr., i. 77.
Baldwin, James, 1. 215.
Baldwin, Jesse, i. 53.
Baldwin, Joseph, 1. 315.
Baldwin, Thomas, i. 121, 152.
Bales, Elijah, 1. 44.
Bales, John, i. 382.
Balfoure, Coningham, 1. 328.
Balis, Daniel, i. 45.
Balis, Jacob, 1. 398.
Balis, Thomas, i. 45.
Ball, George, 1. 259.
Ball, Isaac, i. 316, 449.
Ball, Jacob, i. 16, 171, 246, 523.
Ball, John, i. 16, 324; lieut., li. 35,
44,52.
Ball, Peter, 1. 176.
Ball, William, 1. 267,
Ballot, election to be by, 1. 552, 553.
Ballston, militia officers of, i. 175;
committee of, 324; proceedings
against tories of, ii. 202.
Baltimore, continental congress
at, 1. 640.
Bammes, Conradt, i. 71.
Bamper, Jacob, petitions for a
commission, 112; 2d lleut., 11. 49;
mentioned, 53.
Bancker, Aaron, 1. 315.
Bancker, Abraham, i. 143.
Bancker, Abraham A., 1. 302.
Bancker, Abraham B., 1. 153, 255,
11. 46.
Bancker, Abraham Christopher,
1. 637.
Bancker, Abraham P., 1. 224.
Bancker, Adrian, i. 2(74.
Bancker, Bethuel, 11. 353.
Bancker, lleut.-col. Christopher,
1.233.
Bancker, Edward, 1. 180.
Bancker, Evert, elected to N. Y.
Prov. Cong., 1. 245; list of per-
sons In New York who paid
excise to, 287; one of the com-
mittee to co-operate with gen.
Schuyler, 5M, 505.
Bancker, Girard, i. 482, 558, 579,
602; requests leave to resign the
office of deputy treasurer, 593.
Bancker, John, 1. 101, 143, 153, 223,
224;il. 12, 27, 353.
Bancker, Stephen, i. 84.
Bancker, widow, 1. 270.
Bandon, Charles P., 1. 289.
Banister, Frederick, 1. 80.
Banker, a prisoner, 11. 319.
Banker, major Flores, 1. 247 ; ii.
196, 200.
Banker, Johannls, 1. 72.
Banker, John, 11. 46.
Banker, Laurance, 1. 72.
Banker, Marines, 1. 72.
Banker, Mr., 1. 300.
Banker, Thomas B., 1. 170, 616.
Banks, James, i. 291.
Banks, John, 1. 80.
Banon, captain, commands the
ship Peggy, 1. 128.
Banta, Jacob, 1. 290.
Banta, Samuel, i. 10.
Banta, Siba, i. 9.
Banyar, Goldsbrow, 1. 260, 299, 340.
Baptist, John, ii. 357.
Barbar, Elisha, i. 25.
Barber, John, i. 248, 335.
Barber, Jonathan, 1. 25, 66.
Barber, Patrick, i. 651.
Barber, Thomas, 11. 360.
Barber, William, i. 73.
Barclay, , a Scotchman, 1.
669 ; a tory and formerly an In-
habitant of Philadelphia, 670.
Barclay, Abraham, 1. 77.
Barclay, John, 1. 170, 323, 335;
chairman of Albany commit-
tee, 503, 514, 551, 552, 634, 672, 675,
677; issues a warrant for the
arrest of John Monroe, ii. 67.
Barclay, Thomas, i. 129.
Bard, Frederick, 1. 315.
Bard, John, Jr., i. 82.
Bard, doctor Samuel, 1. 116, 254,
255, 434 ; 11. 8 ; bond of, 1. 448.
Bax-dsley, Charles, 1. 251,
Barger, Henry, Jr., 1. 82.
Bargh, Adam, 1. 71.
Bargh, Christian, 1. 71.
Bargh, Christian, Jr., 1. 71.
Barlan, Peter, i. 28.
Barlts, Carman, 1. 461.
Barker, James, i. 65, 75.
Barker, John, 1. 5.
Barker, Samuel, soldiers sick of
the small-pox at the house
of, i. 589.
Barker, Thomas, tried by court
martial and acquitted, ii. 87.
Barker, Timothy, 1. 155.
Barker, WlUiam, 1. 75, 136, 157, 188,
238, 341, 478; summoned before
the committee on conspiracies,
369 ; a tory prisoner, 455.
Barkhurst, Timothy, 1. 99.
Barkley, Thomas, 1. 248.
Barkly, Samuel, i. 164, 227.
Barkulo (Barkelow), Harm's, 1.
261, 294.
Barlet, Lemuel, ii. 301.
Barlow, Elisha, 1. 70, 138, 478.
Barlow, Moses, 1. 70.
Barlow, Peter, 1. 12.
Barlow, Nathan, i. 70.
Barly, Jacob, 1. 27.
Barly, Jonathan, 1. 20.
Barmore, Nathaniel, i. 7.
Barnam, Barnebas, i. 114.
Barnat, John, Jr., 1. 75.
Barnby, Jonathan, I. 55.
Barnes, , a soldier of gen.
Washington's guards, seduced
by the tories, i. 345.
Barnes, Gilbert, 1. 84.
Barnes, Isaac, 1. 62.
Barnes, Jeremiah, 1. 56.
Barnes, John, 1. 99, 106, 373 ; 11. 36,
38, 40, 43, 44, 45, 141, 142.
Barnes, Joseph, i. 136.
Barnes, lieut. Joshua, 11. 119.
Barnes, Matthew, 1. 56, 402.
Barnes, Nathaniel, i. 402.
Barnes, Noah, 1. 55, 401.
Barnes, Thomas, 1. 99.
Barnes, William, 1. 56, 77, 401.
Barnet, Benjamin, i. 469.
Barnet, James, i. 76.
Barnet, John, 1. 76.
Barnhart, Samuel, 1. 124.
Barns, Abraham, 1. 55.
Barns, Epherim, 1. 99.
Barns, Henry, 1. 77.
Barns, Jonah, 1. 69.
Barns, Richard, i. 271.
Barns, Seth, I. 55.
Barnum, Abel, 1. 29.
Barnum, Eliakim, i. 132, 152.
Barnum, Joshua, i. 132.
Barnum, Joshua, Jr., i. 152.
Barr, Adam, 11. 350.
Barracks, ordered to be erected at
Fishkill. 1. 489; at PlshkUl. 537.
Barran, Andrew, 1. 386.
Barras, Benjamin, 1. 499.
Barrat, Bartholomew, 1. 173.
Barre, William, i. 294.
Barret, , ii. 47.
Barret, James, requests a com-
mission in the continental ser-
vice, 1. 231, 233; recommended
for a commission, 11. 4, 14, 18;
mentioned, 46, 164; ensign, 53;
lieutenant, 351.
Barrett, John, 1. 98, 99, 198 ; u. 357.
Barret, Michael, 1. 275.
Barret, Samuel, evidence of, 11. 158.
Barret, Thomas, 1. 170.
Barrln, Garrlt, 1. 287.
Barrington, captain, 1. 211.
Barrls, Benjamin, 11. 46.
Barrow, James, 1. 315;
11. 50.
Barrow, Thomas, 1. 316.
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Barry, Daniel, 1. 70.
Barry, Robert, 1 226.
Bartee, John, 1. 178.
Bartee, Philip, i. 173.
Bartholf, Peter, i. Hi.
Bartholomew, Jacob, i. 8.
Bartle. John, 11. 192, 347.
Bartle, Peter, 11. 192.
Bartlee, William, 1. 385.
Bartlefolk, Johannls, 1. 226.
"'— Bartlet, Hanes, 1. 14.
Bartlet, Lemuel, ii. 353.
Bartlett, Richard, 1. 83.
Bartlet, Samuel, i. 14, 309.
Bartlet, William, 1. 15, 48.
Bartlewolk, Johan, 1. 34.
Bartley, Isaiah, i. 78.
Bartly, Mr., 1. 266.
Bartley, Simon, 1. 77.
Bartoe, Francis, evidence of,
against Jonathan Baker, 1. 331.
Bartolomeuis, Adam, 1. 33.
Bartoloph, Henry, il. 77, 78.
Bartols, Henry, i. 251.
Barton, Barnaga, i. 485.
Barton, Benjamin, accused of
conspiracy, 11. 68.
Barton, Elijah, 1. 17, 183, 216.
Barton, Henry, 1. 469.
Barton, Isaac, 1. 19.
Barton, Joseph, accused of con-
spiracy, ii. 61.
Barton, Roger,!. 13; enlists in the
ministerial army, 277.
Barton, Theophilus, Jr., 1. 169.
Bartow, John, i. 76.
Bartow, Obadiah, i. 51.
Bartow, Reuben, 1. 51.
Bartow Silas, 1. 50.
Bartow, Theodorus, commissary
at New Rochelle, cash paid to,
1. 483.
Bary, John, i. 70.
Basehaust, Jacob, i. 125.
Basemer, Caspar, i. 33.
Basset, , a soldier In captain
Ford's company, i. 543.
Basset, Francis, i. 4, 270, 311, 315.
Bassett, Frederick, 1. 267.
Bassett, Henry, 1. 437.
Bassett, John, lately deceased,
i. 562.
Bassett, William, i. 56.
Bast, Harmen, tories attacked
near the house of, 1. 581.
Bastine, Stephen, 1. 146.
Bastion, Antonl, 1. 63.
Bates, commissary, i. 618.
Bates, lieut. David, ii. 44.
Bates, James, 1. 57, 385.
Bates, John, 1. 666.
Bates, Ulrloh, i. 82.
Batist, John, i. 80.
Batreck, Jonathan, 1. 74,
Batreck, William, i. 74.
Batteas, John, 1. 283.
Battine, David, 1. 184.
Battle, in the Delaware, with two
British men-of-war,!. 303; per-
sons In the Swamp, 373 ; of Long
Island, Edward Wilson objects
to be put in the rear rank at
the, 485; of Chatterton hill.
White Plains, 542; of White
Plains, gen. McDougaU's bri-
gade In the, 11. 11.
Batty, David, 1. 461.
Batty, John, 1. 33.
Baty, Thomas, 1. 248.
Bauch, Joliannls W., i. 176.
Baudln, Wm. John, 1. 202.
Bauman. (See Beauman.)
Bawne, Joseph, i. 181.
Baxter, Samuel, joins the minis-
terial army, i. 546.
Baxter, William, i. 469.
Bay, Jacobus, Ii. 90, 93.
Bay, John, i. 65, 111, 131.
Bay, Mr., powder purchased from,
i. 97.
Bayard, John, lieut.-col. In the
British service, 1. 670.
Bayard, Robert, 1. 340 ; summoned
before the committee for detect-
ing conspiracies, 346.
Bayard, Samuel, one of the com-
missioners for fortifying the
Highlands, 1. 198; mentioned,
259.
Bayard, Samuel, Jr., a state pris-
oner, i. 555; deputy secretary of
the province of New York, 11.
355.
Bayard, William, 1. 340.
Bayard's hill, N. Y., a battery on,
1. 372.
Bayle, John 1. 646.
Bayle, Jonathan, i. 497.
Bayle, Lenard, 1. 7.
Bayles, Daniel, 1. 181, 187.
Bayles, Ellas, 1. 181.
Bayles, Elijah, 1. 63.
Bayles, Ephraim, 1. 181. (See Bay-
ley; Baylis.)
Bayles, Izaac, i. 181, 187.
Bayles, John, i. 53, 187; 11. 301.
Bayles, Nathaniel, i. 63, 382.
Bayles, Thomas, i. 381.
Bayley, Benjamin, 1. 49, 60, 393.
Bayley, Ephraim, 1. 271, 272.
Bayley, Gamaliel, 1. 49, 60, 393.
Bayley, col. Jacob, authorized by
New Hampshire to enlist men,
1. 424 ; letter of, to the Conven-
tion, 641 ; ii. 150 ; to John Mc-
Kesson, 1. 642; mentioned, 11.
140. (See Baily.)
Bayley, lieut. John, U. 41.
Bayley, Jonathan, i. 49, 60, 393.
Bayley, William, 1. 40.
Bayley, Stephen, 1. 49, 60.
Baylies, Nathaniel, 1. 45.
Baylis, Ephraim, 1. 272. (See
'ayles.)
Baylis, John, 1. 63, 460.
Baylis, Nehemlah, i. 406.
Baylis, Nehemiah C, 1. 1S7.
Baylos, John, 1. 45.
Bayly, Stephen, 1. 392.
Bazly, Joseph, i. 181.
Be, Abraham, 1. 29.
Beacon, William, 11. 337.
Beadle, Daniel, 1. 82.
Beadle, James, 1. 75.
Beadle, Michael, 1. 51.
Beagle, Jacob, i. 51.
Beagle, Joseph, i. 202, 341.
Beagle, Sylvanus, i. 216.
Beaks, John, 1. 470.
Beal, James, i. 217.
Beale, Matthew, 1. 46, 386 ; evidence
of, against Jonathan Baker, 332.
Beam, Adam, i. 172, 247.
Beam, John, 1, 73.
Beam, William, 1. 80, 257.
Bean, Joseph, charges against,
1. 601.
Beans, Stephen, i. 8.
Bear, Adam, i. 32.
Bear, Jurrie, i. 30.
Beard. (See Bard.)
Beardley, colonel, reported to be
a tory, 11. 75.
Beardslee, Charles, 1. 144.
Beardsler, Ellhu, 1. 70.
Bearry, John, i. 68.
Beatch, Bbenezer, 1. 69.
Beattlebron, Anthony, 1. 19.
Beatty, David, 1. 202, 341.
Beatty, Robert, 1. 227.
Beaty, John, 1. 226, 500.
Beaty, Robert, Jr., i. 19.
Beaty, Thomas, 1. 18.
Beauman, Sebastian, i. 153, 224;
captain of artillery, 302 ; major,
il. 336.
Beaver, privateer, captain Deane
commands, 1. 337.
Beck, John, 1. 287, 292.
Beck, Mrs., tavern keeper near
the flymarket. New York, 1. 372.
Becker, Abraham, i. 75; ii. 25, 44.
Becker, Cornelius, ii. 30, 46, 224,
226.
Becker, ensign David, ii. 25, 44.
Becker, Dlrck, i. 171 ; captain, 523.
Beckar, Joseph, 1. 12.
Becker, Jost, 1. 176.
Becker, Peter, 1. 324.
;^ecker, Wouter, 1. 171,
Beckwlth, Matthew, i. 74.
Beckwlth, Phlneas, 1. 64, 390.
Beckwith, Sllvenus, i. 79.
Becos, Thomas, ii. 77.
Bedel, Abijah, 1. 186, 216.
Bedel, Benjah, 1. 183, 217.
Bedel, Benjamin, 1. 183.
Bedel, David, 1. 185, 215.
j^edel, Jacob, 1. 182, 186, 216, 217.
Bedel, Jeremiah, 1. 185, 373.
Bedel, Sllvanus, i. 184, 185, 215, 461.
Bedell, Doremus, i. 216.
Bedell, captain, i. 84 ; names of
tories in the militia company
of, 140.
Bedell, Joseph, i. 183, 184, 185, 209,
216, 373, 421.
Bedell, Silvester, i. 215.
Bedell, Timothy, i. 185.
Bedell, Uriah, 1. 216.
Bedford, return of men enlisted
at, 1. 115 ; militia officers of, 159,
241; the enemy approach, 464;
members of the committee for,
632; report on the letter from
the committee of, 647; petition
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bursements on account of pris-
oners of war at, 129 ; census of,
363.
Bedford, Cornelius, 1. 36.
Bedford, Jonas, 1. 87.
Bedford, Stephen, 1. 3".
Bedlne, Francis, 1. 81.
Bedlow, "William, commissioner
to erect fortlfloatlons at the
Highlands, 1. 198.
Beeach, Thomas, 1. 12.
Beebe, John, 1. 32-1; chairman of
the committee of Kings district,
526, 527.
Beebe, Thomas, 1. 172.
Beebee, , 1. 485.
Beebee, Lester, i. 49, 391.
Beebee, lieutenant Roswell, li.
36, 38, 41, 43.
Beebee, Samuel, 1. 49, 391.
Beebee, Sebee, li. 142.
Beeby, Eodrlck, 1. 500.
Beeby, Boswell, i. 105.
Beeckmau, James (son of John)
with the British in New York,
I. 671.
Beeckman, John James, i. 170, 323.
Beeckman, John R., i. 246.
Beef, price of, I. 671, 675.
Beekman, capt., i. 356.
Beekman, Cornells, i. 30.
Beekman, Garret, 1. 267.
Beekman, George, i. 500.
Beekman, Gerardus, 1.129, 143, 223,
224, 646, 671.
Beekman, Gerard J., i. 153.
Beekman, Gerard Wm., 1. 255.
Beekman, Henry, i. 81.
Beekman, James, 1. 88; elected to
N. Y. Prov. Cong., 180, li. 116 ; cash
paid on account of the poor to,
i. 483.
Beekman, John, 1. 30, 107, 117, 189,
615, 616, 671 ; li. 40, 43.
Beekman, John H., 1. 65, 171, 324,
614; lieutenant-colonel, il. 197,
200.
Beekman, John M., 1. 170, 323, 636 ;
commissioner for detecting con-
spiracies, li. 333, 364.
Beekman, Joseph, 1. 162.
Beekman, lieut., 11. 27.
Beekman, Mrs., 1. 292.
Beekman, Theophilus, 1. 143;
captain ii. 12, 27, 46.
Beekman, Thomas, i. 143, 153, 671;
lieutenant, ii. 12, 47.
Beekman, Tjerck, 1. 30; ensign,
II. 34, 39, 49, 53.
Beekman, 'William, i. 481, 482.
Beekman's precinct, associators
In, i. 72; tories In, 82, 83; officers
of minute company in, 250,
Beeks, John, i. 239.
Been, Bastlan, il. 190.
Beer, Ebenezer, 1. 11.
Beetel, colonel, 1. 621.
Beets, John, 1. 291.
Beggs, David, 1. 13.
Beggs, James, petition of, 11. 178.
Begly, Timothy, 1. 50.
Belder, John, i. 26.
Belder, Joseph, 1. 26.
Belder, William, i. 26.
Belding, Seth, 1. 469.
Belltha, John, 1. 129.
Belknap, Abel, 1. IS, 175, 189;
chairman of the committee of
Newbury, 350, 351; mentioned,
11. 113.
Belknap, David, 1. 18.
Belknap, Isaac, 1. 18, 106, 177; 1st
lieutenant, 11; 41.
Belknap, John, i. 18, 21, 162,
265, 303 ; captain, 11. 3 , 32 ; at Fort
Montgomery, 126.
Belknap, Jonathan, i. 18.
Belknap, Joseph, 1. 18.
Belknap, Mr., ii. 80.
Belknap, William, ii. 30 ; lieuten-
ant, 31, 44.
Bell, Alexander, examination of,
i. 211.
Bell, Andrew, 1. 137, 316.
Bell, Epaphras, 1. 66.
Bell, George, 1. 259, 291.
Bell, Hendrlck, i. 263.
Bell, Hendrick S., 1. 263.
Bell, James, 1. 85.
Bell, Johannes, 1. 9; captain, 138,
188, 263.
Bell, Mr., a clerk in gen. Howe's
office, i. 670.
Bell, Philip, 1. 423.
Bell, Ram, 1. 6.
Bell, William, i. 7, 16, 437; bond
of, 337.
Bell, William, Jr., i. 6, 263.
Bellinger, Adam, 1. 123.
Bellinger, Frederick, i. 125.
Bellinger, Johannis L., i. 176.
Bellinger, John, Jr., 1. 124.
Bellinger, John P., i. 125.
Bellinger, Peter, 1. 125.
Bellis, Andrew, i. 10.
Bellows, Eleazer, 1. 46, 57, 384.
Bellows, Jonas, i. 13 ; 2d lieuten-
ant, ii. 41.
Belnitz, colonel, commands the
Brunswickers, 1. 473.
Belsner, Aden, i. 16.
Beman, Cornelius, 1. 40.
Bement, Elijah, 1. 173.
Bend, Elizabeth, li. 81; petition
of, 116.
Bend, Grave, li. 81, 116.
Bender, Frederick, i. 25, 132.
Bender, Henrlch, 1. 81.
Bender, John, Jr., i. 71.
Benedict, Amtres, 1. 116.
Benedict, Elisha, i. 106; captain,
11. 31, 36, 37, 41, 43, 44.
Benedict, John, 1. 76.
Benedict, Joseph, i. 108.
Benedict, capt. Joseph, Jr., ii. 41,
43.
Benedict, lleut. Peter, li. 12, 26,
34,39.
Benedict, Samuel, 1. 76.
Benedict, William, affidavit of,
li. 75 ; sergeant, 78.
Benestall, Nicholas, 1. 82.
Benestele, Philip, Jr., 1. 82.
Benham, Cornelius, U. 192.
Benjamans, Jonathan, 1. S8/.
Benjamin, Ammaziah, 1. 63, 397
Benjamin, Benjamin, 1. 63, 397.
Benjamin, Chester, 1. 26.
Benjamin, David, 1. 12.
Benjamin, Ebenezer, 1. 177.
Benjamin, Elijah, 1. 26.
Benjamin, James, i. 63, 397.
Benjamin, John, 1. 14, 61, 395.
Benjamin, Jonathan, i. 46, 48, S7;
11. .347.
Benjamin, Josiah, i. 175.
Benjamin, Joshua, i. 64.
Benjamin, lieutenant Nathan, i.
61,394; ii. 195.
Benjamin, Richard, i. 63, 397.
Benjamin, Richard, Jr., i. 63.
Benjamin, Samuel, 1. 63, 397; 11.
347.
Benjamin, Silas, 1. 14.
Benjamin, Silas, Jr., i. 13.
Benjamin, Tllomas, 1. 395.
Benjamin, William, 1. 62, 342, 394 ;
enlisted by the tories, 344; a
tory, 351 ; resorts to the tories
In New York, 356.
Benjamins, Joshua, i. 388.
Benne, Mr., merchant of New
York, i. 118.
Bennem, John, 1. 294.
Benner, Henrick, Jr., i. 81.
Benner, Johannis, 1. 80.
Bennet, Amos, i. 125.
Bennet, Cornelus, 1. 185, 316.
Bennet, Edward, 1. 56, 404.
Bennet, Gamaliel, 1. 404.
Bennet, George, i. 40, 72, 182.
Bennet, Isaac, 1. 215.
Bennett, Israel, 1. 45, 63, 381.
Bennet, James, i. 116; recom-
mended for an ensigncy, 11. 8,
23.
Bennet, Jeremiah, 1. 55, 404; ii.
347.
Bennet, John, 1. 6, 63, 45, 185, 216,
251, 363 ; li. 346.
Bennett, Zebulon, 1. 404.
Bennington, delegates from, 1. 65;
Messrs. Trumbull and Yancey
address letters to the commit-
tee of, 510, 533; information
received from, 522; John Young-
love, chairman of, 529 ; proceed-
ings of rioters from, 11. 365.
Bennit, Joseph, i. 51.
Benschoten, Egnos, 1. 71.
Bensohoten, Johannis Van, 1. 32.
Benschoten, Garrett, i. 28.
Bensohoten, Tunes Van, i. 71.
(See Bunschoten.)
Bensley, captain, ii. 179.
Benson, Benjamin, i. 8.
Benson, captain, 1. 363.
Benson, Christopher, 1. 260, ^8,
340„371 : a. New York tory, 372.
Benson, Cornelius, i. 9.
Benson, Egbert, elected delegate
to Provincial Congress, i. 41;
mentioned, 67, 71, 80, 82, 132, 190,
420, 464, 579 ; chairman of Dutch-
ess county committee, 458, 480
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conspiracies, 667 ; ii. 60, 174 ; re-
ferred to, 117.
Benson, Henry, i. 538.
Benson, John, i. 70.
Benson, Joseph, i. 70.
Benson, Kobert, i. 4, 129, 245, 532,
S43, 629, 655, 676 ; secretary of the
New York committee of safety,
479; bearer of dispatches to
general Washington, 574 ; men-
tioned, 575; disbursements as
commissary of prisoners of war
by, ii. 129; referred to, 173.
Benson, Samuel, i. 163.
Benson, William, i. 84, 226.
Bentley, capt. Caleb, i. 172, 247 ; at
Fort Constitution, ii. 20; men-
tioned, 197.
Bentley, Ellsha, i. 175.
Bently, JTohn, i. 73.
Bently, Joseph, i. 73.
Bently, Oliver, i. 172, 246.
Bently, Tabor, i. 73.
Bently, Tillingliast, i. 73.
Bently, William, i, 73.
Bently, William, Jr., i. 72.
Benton, lieut. Eldad, ii. 141, 142.
Benton, Jonathan, ii. 142.
Benton, Samuel, i. 155 ; ii. 140.
Berea, Isaac, i. 10.
Berea, James, i. 10.
Bergen, Derrick, i. 185.
Bergen, Johannes, i. 42.
Bergen, Liike, i. 186.
Bergen, Simon, i. 294.
Bergen, Tunis, 1. 184. (See Van
Bergen.)
Bergen Point, riflemen stationed
at, i. 344 ; number of British re-
cruits at, ii. 93.
Bergen county (N. J.), tories of,
o71; gen. Clinton operates in,
559; every third man in the
militia of, ordered out, Ii. 90.
Berger, Derrick, i. 216.
Berger, Frederick, i. 324.
Berger, George, i. 171, 247.
Berrger, Henrloh, 1. 84.
Berger, Jacob, i. 36.
Berger, Johan M., i. 31.
Berger, Peterus, i. 27.
Bergh, Adam, petition of, 1. 162,
165.
Bergh, Christian, petition of, 1.
153, 156, 162, 165.
Bergh, Christian, Jr., i. 165. (See
JBargh.)
Berlnger, Conrad, i. 81.
Beringer, William, i. 81.
Berks, George, i. 310.
Bermingham, James, i. 288.
Bermot, Gamalielle, i. 58.
Berner, Hans, 1. 78.
Bernner, Jacob, i. 82.
Bernner, Johannis, 1. 82.
Berrean, captain, i. 511.
Berrlan, George, i. 123.
Berrlan, John, i. 143, 153; meniiber
of the New York Committee,
337.
Berrien, Nicholas, 1. 122, 135, 169.
Berrien, Richard, 1. 181.
Berrien, Robert, 4. (See Barian.)
Berringer, Isaac, Jr., i. 80.
Berry, Asa, i. 251.
Berry, Charles, 1. 52, 291, 497.
Berry, James, 1. 52.
Berry, Joseph, i. 64.
Berry, Robert, i. 50, 315.
Berry, Thomas, confined for
strlliing his lieutenant, 486.
Bertis, John, 1. 258.
Berton, Peter, i. 129, 153, 163.
Besemer, Jacobus, 1. 31.
Besemer, Johannis, i. 30.
Besemer, Meghel, 1. 26.
Besley, John, a tory prisoner, i.
455.
Besse, Ebenezer, i. 70.
Besse, Ellas, i. 75.
Besse, Ephralm, i. 70.
Bessell, Roger, 1. 473.
Besset, Cornelius, 1. 56.
Best, Coenaedt, i. 247.
Best, George, Jr., ii. 192.
Best, Harme, 11. 192.
Best, Jacob, i. 173; ii. 192.
Best, Jacob, Jr., ii. 192.
Best, Johannis, Jr., i. 174.
Best, Jurry, ii. 192.
Bethune, , a Queens county
tory, 346.
Betsy and Polly, ship, John Hyl-
ton, master oi; 1. 321.
Bettles, John, i. 34.
Betties, Robert, 1. 34.
Betts, Aaron, i. 212.
Betts, Augustin, i. 181, 271.
Betts, Arthur, 1. 40.
BettB, Dr. Azor, petitions to be
released from jail, 1. 244, 271, 323 ;
confined for inoculating for the
small-pox, 326 ; mentioned, 373.
Betts, James, i. 40; 2d lieut. in
col. Dubois' regiment, ii. 7, 37,
50,53.
Betts, John, i. 287.
Betts, Nemiah, 1. 115.
Betts, Eichard, i. 40, 180, 186, 187,
448, 466.
Betts, Thomas, i. 40.
Betts, widow, sells her farm to
Isaac Lefertse, I. 346.
Betts, William, 1. 40, 122, 123, 158,
182, 347, 632.
Betty, Alexander, i. 133.
Betty, privateer, captured by the
British, i. 489.
Beule, ship, i. 93, 96; owners of, 95.
Bevans, Thomas, 1. 289.
Bevere, John, ii. 339.
Bevler, Abraham, 1. 26.
Bevier, capt. Andrew, i. 23, 26, 147,
178; ordered to arrest James
Smith and James Acton, 639;
mentioned, ii. 353; sick, 354.
Bevier, Benjamin, i. 26.
Bevier, Coenradt, i. 26.
Bevier, David, i. 23, 85, 177, 189.
Bevier, Isaaok, 1. 27.
Bevier, Jacob, i. 27, 37.
Bevier, Jesse, 1. 26.
Bevier, Johannes, 1. 147.
Bevier, Johannis, Jr., 1. 25.
Bevier, Josia, i. 27.
Bevier, Petrus, 1. 37.
Bevier, Philip Dubois, i. 35 ; lieu-
tenant, 106 ; ii. 30, 36, 38, 41, 42, 43 ;
captain, Ii. 5, 7, 8, 22, 38, 50, 51.
Bevier, Samnel, 1. 37, 178.
Bevier, Simon, i. 26.
Bevier, Solomon, 1. 27, 37.
Bevier, widow, ii. 113.
Bewell, Timothy, i. 222.
Beyex, Henry, i. 77.
Beyman, Johannis, i. 32.
Beyoux, ensign Thomas, 11. 8, 53.
Bezly, James, i. 182.
Bice, Hendricks, i. 83.
Bichaman, John, ii. 338.
Bicker, , i. 282.
Bicker, Cornelius, i. 302, 315; lieu-
tenant, ii. 5, 50 ; mentioned, 48,
53.
Bicker, Dirck, 1. 246.
Bicker, John, 1. 290.
Bicker, Victor, i. 4, 315.
Bickerd, Adolph, ii. 361.
Biddle, Joseph, i. 374.
Biges, Marak, i. 385.
Biggs, Abell, i. 44.'
Biggs, David, 1. 45.
Biggs, Isaac, 1. 44, 63, 382.
Biggs, Jacob, i. 45, 382.
Biggs, John, i. 45, 63.
Biggs, Mary, i. 399.
Biggs, Nathaniel, i. 16, 53.
Biggs, Silas, 1. 54, 63, 399.
Bigs, widow, i. 405.
Biggs, William, i. 44, 399.
Bill, Casper, i. 69.
Bill of costs against the non-im-
portation committee of New
York, i. 377.
Blllard, Joshua, i. 388.
Billed, Joshua, i. 81.
Billings, captain Andrew, i. 77,
78, 106; served in Canada, 11. 5,
43; major, 38, 39.
Billings, John, ii. 141.
Billop, Christopher, i. 341.
Binder, John, 1. 81.
Binkley, captain Thomas, re-
ports the number of men he
has enlisted, and requests »
commission, ii. 22.
Blnner, William, i. 380.
Bino, Peter, i. 291.
Birch, Jonathan, i. 54.
Birchard, Nathan, 1. 16.
Birchard, Zebulon, i. 15.
Bird, Samuel, 1. 10.
Birdsall, Benjamin, i. IS, 24, 40,
73, 140, 181; lieutenant-colonel,
proposes to join colonel Smith
on Long Island, 473; requests
an assignment of one of the
tory farms for one of his family,
679 ; Gilbert Jones sent to bring
oir the family and furniture of
colonel, from Long Island, ii. 55 ;
mentioned, 162.
Birdsall, major Benjamin, or-
dered to Northcastle, 1. 575 : let-
ter of, to the convention, 587.
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Blrdsall, Daniel, i. 18, 555, 556, 632 ;
lieutenant, 11. 22, 50; men-
tioned, 53.
Blrdsall, Henry, 1. 74.
Blrdsall, James, 1. 188, 184, 216, 461.
Blrdsall, John, 1. 215, 461.
Blrdsall, Joseph, 1. 216, 461.
Blrdsall, Joshua, i. 185, 215.
Blrdsall, Nathaniel, appointed
ensign, 11. 6, 7, 8.
Blrdsall, Oliver, 1. 184, 215, 461.
Blrdsall, Samuel, i. 183, 216.
Blrdsall, Thomas, 1. 183, 215.
Blrlnger, Jacob, 1. 81.
Birmingham, James, 1. 287.
Birtts, Robert, i. 392.
Bish, John, 1. 292.
Bishop, a, to be appointed in
America, 1. 1.
Bishop, Armstrong, 1. 58.
Bishop, Asa, i. 69.
Bishop, Benj., affidavit of, 11. 147.
Bishop, Ebenezer, i. 68.
Bishop, Enos, 1. 46, 48, 387.
Bishop, Epeuetus, 1. 618.
Bishop, Gabriel, 11. 339.
Bishop, James, 1. 47, 48, 387.
Bishop, John, 1. 29, 618 ; 11. 358.
Bishop, John, Jr., 1. 60.
Bishop, Joshua, ii. 339.
Bishop, Samuel, Jr., 1. 60.
Bishop, Stephen, i. 59.
Bishop, William, 1. 15.
Blssel, ensign Luther, ii. 44; 2d
lieutenant, 45.
Bisship, Caleb, i. 85.
Blsship, Joshua, 1. 84.
Bitcher, Adam, i. 74.
Bitcher, Petrus, 1. 74, 80.
Bitcher, Wilhelmus, 1. 81.
Bitcher, William, Jr., i. 80.
Bitcher, William, Sr., i. 81.
Black, alderman, 1. 295.
Black, Archibald, 11. 357.
Black, captain, 11. 64.
Black, James, 1. 248, 317.
Black, lieut. James, 11. 27.
Black, John, 1. 248.
Blackney, lleut. John, Ii. 44.
Black, Jonathan, 1. 315.
Black, Robert, 1. 248.
Black, William, 1. 87, 373.
Blackburn, John, contracts to
victual vessels on the lakes, i.
191.
Black Creek, associators in, i. 66 ;
militia officers of, 148, 222 ; elec-
tion of deputies to New York
Provincial Congress at, 305.
Blacker, Zacharias, i. 80.
Blackler, John, 1. 205, 206, 212;
petitions to be released from
jail, and is discharged, 221, 269.
Blackney, ensign William, ii. 31.
Blackslee, Jonah, i. 99.
Blackslee, Moses, i. 99.
Blackwell, Jacob, elected to the
Provincial Congress, 1. 40, 90,
180; mentioned, 86, 117, 118, 180.
Blackwil, Howel, 1. 81
Blagg, John, 1. 444, 467
Blain, William, i. 144.
Vol. II.— 48
Blair, John, 1. 81.
Blake, James, recommended for
a commission, 11. 13; lieuten-
ant, 35; mentioned, 47.
Blake, John, 1. 248.
Blake, Jonathan, 1. 233, 317 ; cap-
tain, 11. 27.
Blake, WiUiam, 1. 274.
Blakely, James, ii. 150, 151.
Blaksly, Daniel, 1. 76.
Blaksslee, James, ii. 151.
Blanchan, Jacob, i. 36, 193.
Blanchan, Johannls, 1. 36, 193.
Blanchan, Matthews, 1. 193. (See
Blanjan.)
Blauchard, Daniel, 1. 99.
Blanchard, Ephraim, ii. 348.
Blanohard, Joseph, charged with
carrying on a communication
with British ships lying near
Sandy Hook, 1. 299 ; other char-
ges against, 300 ; mentioned, 873,
421.
Blanchwell, Patrick, 1. 289.
Blanjan, Matthys, i. 36. (See
Blanchan.)
Blanshin, Matthew, Jr., 1. 36.
Blass, Jacob, i. 174.
Blatohly, Daniel, i. 497.
Blatner, Hendrick, 1. 173.
Blatner, Markes, 1. 174.
Blatsly, Benjamin, 1. 52, 278.
Blatsly, Daniel, 1. 52.
Blatsly, Daniel, Jr., 1. 52.
Blauveldt, Abraham J., i. 263.
Blauveldt, Cornelius J., i. 262.
Blauveldt, Daniel, 1. 262.
Blauveldt, David C, i. 262.
Blauveldt, David D., 1. 262.
Blauveldt, Frederick, 1. 263.
Blauveldt, Qarrit, 1. 5, 262, 263.
Blauveldt, Henrick, i. 262.
Blauveldt, Isaac T., i. 262.
Blauveldt, Jacobus J., i. 262.
Blauveldt, Joliannls G. , 1. 262.
Blauveldt, Joseph, 1. 262.
Blauveldt, Thunis, 1. 262.
Blauvelt, Abraham, 1. 7, 262.
Blauvelt, Abraham D., 1. 251.
Blauvelt, Arie, 1. 9, 225.
Blauvelt, captain, i. 443.
Blauvelt, Cornelius, i. 262.
Blauvelt, Johannis, 1. 7, 9, 262.
Blauvelt, Johannes D., i. 138, 188,
262; resigns his commission as
lieutenant-colonel, 643.
Blauvelt, Johannes Isaac, i. 7, 43,
138, 188.
Blauvelt, Johannes James, 1. 138,
188, 251, 262, 263.
Blauvelt, Thomas, 1. 7, 224.
Blauwvelt, Harmanus, i. 7, 9.
Blauwvelt, Petrus, 1. 7, 9.
Blauvelt, Isaac G., 1. 6.
Blawvelt, Isaac, 1. 7, 262.
Blawvelt, Jacob, 1. 9, 263.
Blayden, brigade-major, ii. 31.
Bleaksly, Jelle, i. 114.
Bleeker, Anthony L., 1, 162, 163.
Bleeker, John, member of the
committee to co-operate with
gen. Schuyler, i. 504.
Bleecker, John James, 1. 65, 176;
elected to N. Y. Prov, Cong., 191.
Bleecker, John N., 1. 2, 170; cap-
tain, ii. 197, 200.
Bleecker, John R., i. 05, 616; con-
firms the statement respecting
the sulphur at the head of the
Susquehanna river, ii. 107.
Bleecker, Leonard, appointed
lieutenant, i. 107 ; authorized to
recruit, 301; lieutenant in Mc-
cracken's company, ii. 9; re-
commended to be retained in
the service, 16; objects to being
ranked by lleut. Norton, 26;
resigns, 28; rank in 1775 and
1776, 33, 40, 42, 51.
Bleecker, Mr,, 11. 99.
Bleecker, Rutger, i. 323.
Blewer, Thomas, trial of, 11. 204;
sentenced to twelve months'
imprisonment, 205.
Blew Point, tories conspired to
take a guard of minute men
stationed at, 1. 332.
Blidenburg. (See Blyderitnirgh.)
Bile, John C, ii. 358.
Bliss, capt. Theodore, return of
men in the company of, 11. 338.
Bllven, John, 1. 124.
Blizard, James, 1. 24.
Bllzard, John, i. 135.
Blodget, William, 1. 16.
Bloodgood, James, 1. 646.
Bloom, Barnardus, i. 185.
Bloom, Benjamin, 1. 85.
Bloom, Gilbert, 1. 28.
Bloom, Isaac, i. 136, 248 ; ii. 54.
Bloom, Jacob, i. 294.
Bloom- Joseph, Jr., i. 28.
Bloomer, captain, 1. 433.
Bloomer, Daniel, i. 29.
Bloomer, Joseph, 1. 28.
Bloodgood, Pepperel, i. 181.
Bloomer, Reuben, i. 471.
Bloomer, Robert, 1. 64, 159.
Bloomer, Robert, Jr., i. 471.
Bloomer, William, 1. 18, 29.
Bloomfield, David, 1. 15.
Blooming Grove, i. 2, 211; officers
of minute men of, 146.
Bloore, Joshua, exchanged, 11. 364.
Blue, Daniel, ii. 359.
Blue Mountain Valley, transport,
1. 418.
Blum, Philip, i. 81.
Blunt, William, 1. 76, 142.
Blydenburgh, Benjamin, 1. 54.
Blydenburgh, Joseph, 1. 53, 406.
Blydenburgh (Blidenburgh), Jo-
seph, Jr., i. 406.
Blydenburgh, Ruth, i. 398.
Blydenburgh, Samuel, 1. 54, 398.
Boats, ordered to be impressed,
i. 544.
Bockay, William, 1. 315.
Bockee, Abraham, 1. 67.
Bockers, William, 1. 82.
Bodal, Alexander, 1. 248.
Bodin, John, i. 341.
Boerum, Charles, 1. 40, 181.
Boerum, John, i. 217.
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Boerum, Simon, elected delegate
to Provincial Convention, i. 42.
Boerum, William, I. 147, 294, 451 ;
petition of, 543. (See Soorum.)
Bogard, Gisebert K., 1, 6.
Bogard, KaLs, 1. 6.
Bogard, Martin, i. 34, 227.
Bogardus, lieut. Benjamin, 1. 18,
33, 34, 49, S3, 478.
Bogardus, Cornelius, 1. 288 ; li. 163,
183.
Bogardus, capt. Evert, 1. 29, 81,
133, 177. 294; salt seized In the
store of, 490.
Bogardus, Nicholas, i. 30.
Bogardus, Petrus, i. 31.
Bogardus, Petrns, Jr., 1. 29.
Bogart, David, 1. 262.
Bogart, sergt. Gilbert, li. 357.
Bogart, Gysbert, 1. 262.
Bogart, Henry C, i. 538.
Bogart, Henry J., 1, 65.
Bogart, Isaac, 1. 40; lieutenant,
ii. 35, 44, 49, 52.
Bogart, Joliannis, 1. 33.
Bogart, rev. John, i. 77.
Bogart, Mr., i. 279.
Bogart, Nicholas C, 1. 163.
Bogert, Albert, 1. 316.
Bogert, Cornelius, 1. 35, 143, 153,
184.
Bogert, Henry, 1. 315; li. 77, 169.
Bogert, Jacobus, 1. 263, 310.
Bogert, John, i. 315.
Bogert, Nicholas H., 1. 113, 153.
Bogert, Peter, i. 137, 315; 11. 77, 78.
(See Bogard.)
Bogge, Gedyoun, i. 78.
Boggs, James, i. 129.
Bogh, Jan Lawrence, i. 33.
Bohr, Mr., i. 530.
Boice, Peter, ii. 347.
Bolcea, Isaac, 1. 315.
Bokker, Lawrence, 1. 28.
Bolls, Kobert, 1. 197.
Bolt, Benjamin, i. 468.
Bomen, John, i. 77.
Bonasteel, Philip, i. 80.
Bond, Abraham, i. 287, 292.
Bond, Jacob, i. 185, 217.
Bond, John, i. 28.
Bond, Peter, i. 184, 185, 215.
Bond, Samuel, i. 18.
Bonnell, James, 1, 302 ; ii. 30 ; en-
sign, recommended for promo-
tion, 16 ; accu.sed of throwing
away his arms in action, 18.
Bons, John, i. 74.
Bontu, Thomas, 1. 78.
Booler, Joseph, 1. 73.
Boom, John, li. 359.
Boom, Nicholas, ii. 359.
Boorom, Jacob, i. 40.
Boorum, Arre, i. 183. (See Soe-
rum.)
Booth, Daniel, 1. 60, 392.
Booth. Daniel, Jr., i. 49, 60.
Booth, James W., 1. 49, 60.
Booth, Joseph, 1. 49, 891.
Booth, Samuel, 1. 392.
Booth, Samuel, Jr., 1. 62.
Bordawlne, John, 1. 283.
Bordentown, Hessians advance
against gen. Washington from,
1.583.
Borghardt, Lamhart, 1. 172, 609.
Borow, Hue, 1. 36.
Borrow, John, 1. 36.
Bortell, John, 1. 74.
Bortine, John, i. 315.
Bos, Jacobus, Jr., i. 28.
Boshea, John, 1. 393.
Boskirk, Abraham Van, charge
against, 1. 371.
Boskirk, Laurence Van, 1. 10; a
New Jersey tory, 371.
Boskirk, Peter Van, conveys peo-
ple on board the British men-
of-war, 1. 371.
Boskirk, Thomas Van, charge
against, i. 371. (See JBuskirk.)
Boss, Joseph, 1. 40.
Boss, Petes, i. 74, 83.
Boston, Antony, i. 45, 383.
Boston, British regiments or-
dered to, i. 2 ; troops leave, 280 :
sundry British officers taken
on board a transport bound
from Scotland to, 337; ship
Saville carries provisions for
ministerial army at, 418; col.
Allen McClean goes to, 419;
Peter Van Schaack and others
from New York confined to
the limits of, 646; troops come
from, to guard Hudson's river,
668; Russians destined for, 669,
674.
Bostonians, charged with having
first fired on the King's troops
at Lexington, i. 258.
Bostwick, Andrew, an insolvent
debtor, i. 452, 493; petitions to
be released from jail, 453, 493;
ordered discharged, 494.
Bostwick, David, i. 74.
Bostwick, Elijah, i. 177.
Bostwick, John, i. 019.
Bostwiclc, Samuel, 1. 619.
Botlph, Daniel, i. 79.
Botton, Thomas, i. 283.
Boulton, Jehiel, 1. 619.
Boulton, John, li. 129.
Boun, Gershom, i. 141.
Bound creek, rev. Mr. Mason's
family near, ii. 19.
Bounds, Gessom, i. 84.
Bounty, allowed to continental
troops, 470; offered to militia
of Long Island, 473; amount
paid on account of, 483 ; ofl^ered
by the continental congress to
soldiers, 11. 11 ; New Englanders
oflfer twenty dollars, 26.
Bourk, John, 1. 171, 11. 357.
Bourman, Ichabod, 1. 82.
Bous, Peter, 1. 74.
Bousseau, John, 1. 60.
Bousseau, Nathaniel, 1. 49, 60.
Boutcher, Casper, i. 71.
Boutcher, Tunis, 1. 71.
Boutton, Benajah, 1. 619.
Boutton, Daniel, 1. 619.
Boutton, Ebenezer, 1. 618.
Bouton, Gould, 1. 108; 2d lieuten-
ant, 11. 43.
Boutton, Jehiel, i. 618.
Boutton, John, i. 618.
Boutton, Lewis, ii. 301.
Boutton, Nathaniel, 1. 618.
Boutton, Nathaniel, Jr., 619.
Boutton, Noah, i. 159, 618.
Boutton, Samuel, i, 618.
Boutton, Stephen, i. 619.
Bowden, Thomas, i. 288.
Bowditch, Joel, 1. 62, 378.
Bowditch, John, 1. 378.
Bowditch, Sarah, 1. 415.
Bowditch, William, 1. 18, 62.
Bowen, Prentice, 1. 317; recom-
mended for a commission, ii.
13; lieutenant, 27, 35, 47, 49, 53.
Bower, Ebenezer, i, 405.
Bower, Grant, 1. 408.
Bower, Hezekiah, i. 58, 414.
Bower, Isaac, 1. 14.
Bower, Jeremiah, Jr., i. 58.
Bower, Jonah, i. 408.
Bower, William, 1. 57, 379.
Bowker, Joseph, president of the
Convention of the State of Ver-
mont, ii. 179.
Bowker, Silas, information of,
against tories, li. 135.
Bowler, Jacob, i. 315.
Bownian, Benjamin, i. 6.
Bowman, major, 1. 223.
Bowman, Peter, 1. 124.
Bowman, Sebastin, 1. 143.
Bowne, Joseph, clerk of the com-
mittee of Flushing, 1. 335.
Bowne, Lawrence, 1. 275.
Bowne, Rodmun, i. 275.
Box, Nathaniel, 1. 181, 271.
Boyce, Joseph, 1. 176.
Boyce, lieutenant Peter, 1, 83.
Boyd, John, 1. 70
Boyd, surgeon John James, peti-
tion of, i. 436.
Boyd, Mrs., li. 172.
Boyd, Robert, one of the com-
mittee of New Windsor, 1. 218 ;
money advanced to, 534; bonds-
man for Mrs. Patrick, 655.
Boyd, Robert, Jr., delegate from
New Windsor, 1. 21; chairman
of Ulster county committee,
630; petition of, 656.
Boyde, James, ii. 340.
Boyden, Josiah, 1. 230.
Boyden, William, 1. 204.
Boyle, John, 1. 10.
Boys, John, chosen lieutenant of
the tories, 1. 527.
Boyse, surgeon Robert, sent pris-
oner to Kingston, 1. 337
Braan, Hugh, 1. 287.
Brace, Jared, 1. 70.
Bracoo, John, commissioner from
Maryland for the regulation of
prices, 11. 56, 57, 59.
Bradeley, Charles, 1. 231.
Bradford, lieutenant James, il.
839.
Bradford, Simeon, 1. 98.
Bradley, James, ii. 339.
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Bradley, Joseph, i. 1.55.
Bradley, Samuel, i. 155.
Bradley, ■William, 1. 15, 257, 309, 500.
Bradner, captain, i. 193.
Bradner, Gilbert, 1. 10, 144.
Bradt, Daniel B., i. 65.
Bradt, Gerrit, i. 523.
Bradt, Henry, i. 80, 124.
Bradt, John A., 1. 323; captain,
S(^, 508; orders to, 516; success-
fully performs the service he
was sent on, 521 ; takes several
tories prisoners, 522; his rangers
ordered to Tryon county, 524;
complains that his company is
ordered to Fort Constitution,
582; ordered to disband his
rangers, ii. 55, 72.
Bradt, Myndert, 1. 509, 522, 523.
Bradt, Peter, i. 523.
Bradt, Staats, 1. 523.
Bradt, Storm, i. 523. (See Bratt.)
Brady, Adam, i. 8.
Bragaw, Isaac, examination of, i.
456.
Bragg, Nicholas, i. 98.
Brain, Edward, 1. 36.
Braintree, 1. 115.
Bramble, James, exchanged, ii.
364.
Bramhall, Edmund, i. 70.
Bran, John, i. 15, 151.
Bran, William, i. 151.
Branch, John L., 1. 824.
Brandon, captain John, i. 287,
288 ; letter of John Lockhart to.
589.
Brandon, Mrs., i. 372.
Brandon, "William, i. 210.
Brannon, Charles, Jr., i. 11.
Brant, Joseph, movements of, i.
581 ; recommended to be arrest-
ed, 629 ; returns to Niagara, 644.
Brasher, Abraham, i. 4, 86, 224 ; ii.
46.
Brasher, Abraham Jr., 1. 107;
second lieutenant, ii. 40.
Brasher, Abraham E., i. 127; first
lieutenant, ii. 42, 52.
Brasher, captain, serves in col.
Malcolm'sbattalion,ii.21; men-
tioned, 27.
Brasher, Ephraim, i. 143, 153, 223.
Brasher, Henry, i. 129, 143,223,224;
ii. 46.
Brasher, lieutenant-colonel, i. 229,
230.
Brasher, Philip, i. 143, 223, 234, 815 ;
ii. 46.
Brasie, Nicholas, a tory, wound-
ed, 581.
Brasier, colonel, i. 481.
Bratt, Albert, i. 516.
Bratt, Daniel, i. 176.
Bratt, Daniel B., i. 176.
Bratt, Gerritt, 1. 516. (See Bradt.)
Brattieboroiigh (Vt.), militia offi-
cers of, i. 230; proceedings of
a meeting at, ii. 150; votes to
adhere to New York, ibid;
instruction of, to its represent-
atives, 151.
Brawer, Henry, 1. 7.
Bray, captain, ii. 83, 85, 87.
Bray, William, i. 35.
Brazier, Abraham, i. 253.
Breadbake, John, 1. 124.
Bready, John, i. 251.
Breasted, Andrew, i. 162, 163.
Breeds, Jacob, 1. 516.
Bremner, John, i, 187.
Brendly, lieut. Francis, ii. 44.
Brenell, Zachariah, i. 14.
Brenton & Simpson, i. 877.
Brese, Nicholas, ii. 191.
Brett, Hendrick, i. 32.
Brett, Nicholas, i. 32.
Brett, Peter, 1. 32.
Brett, Robert, i. 141, 250.
Brett, Theodorus, i. 251 ; recom-
mended for a lieutenancy, 335.
Breuer, Nazareth, i. 135.
Brevorte, Abraham, i. 226.
Brevoort, John, i. 84.
Brevoort, lieut., ii. 27.
Brewer, Abraham, i. 267.
Brewer, col., his regiment at
North Castle, i. 535.
Brewer, John, i. 129, 185, 473.
Brewer, Nicholas, agent for the
impressment of boats, 1. 514.
Brewer, Richard, i. 184, 216.
Brewer, Samuel, i. 500.
Brewer, William, i. 73.
Brewerton, George, i. 340; sum-
moned before the committee
for detecting conspiracies, 346;
ordered arrested, 352; surrend-
ers himself, 353; examination
of, 363 ; bond of, 364.
Brewerton, Jacob, signs bond for
the appearance of George
Brewerton, i. 364.
Brewerton, Jacob, Jr., i. 267.
Brewerton, Mrs., reports that her
husband is absent from home,
1. 347.
Brewster, Benjamin, 1. 45, 54, 63,
380.
Brewster, Benjamin, Jr., i. 45, 63.
Brewster, Caleb, i. 44, 53,272; 11.
35; ensign, 15, 49, 53, 164.
Brewster, Francis, i. 14, 145.
Brewster, Henry, 1. 14.
Brewster, Henry, Jr., i. 14.
Brewster, Isaac, 1. 14.
Brewster, Jeffery, i. 46, 57.
Brewster, Jeremiah, elected to
N. Y. Prov. Cong., 1. 189.
Brewster, Jesse, 1. 15.
Brewster, John, 1. 2, 14, 43, 48, 57,
189, 257, 499.
Brewster, John, Jr., 1. 13, 145.
Brewster, Joseph, 1. 45, 63, 380.
Brewster, Nathan, i. 14, 46, 57, 272.
Brewster, Samuel, i. 21, 159, 162,
207, 284; chairman of the com-
mittee of New Windsor, 313;
elected to N. Y. Prov. Cong., 189.
Brewster, Timothy, i. 13.
Brewster, William, i. 46, 48, 57, 129,
134, 277, 383.
Brewster, William, Jr., 1. ST.
See Bi-Ksier.)
Briant, Cornelius, 1, 283.
Briant, Samuel, i. 66.
Briant, Thomas, i. 72.
Briehet, Luke, 1. 387.
Brickell, John, petition of, 1. 219.
Brldgewater, John, i. 292.
Brldgman, John, ii. 118.
Briener, John, i. 78.
Brles, Anthony, i. 246.
Briggard, Thomas, 1. 63.
Briggs, Abner, 1. 160; petition of,
274.
Briggs, Edward, 1. 5, 632.
Briggs, Ellis, i. 70.
Briggs, John, reported to be a
tory, i. 526 ; lieutenant of tories,
530.
Briggs, Jonathan, ii. 846.
Brigs, Elkanah, takes the oath of
allegiance, ii. 186.
Brigs, Lawrence, i. 268.
Brigs, Thomas, i. 15, 17.
Brill, David, i. 73.
Brill, Jacob, 1, 82.
Brill, Peter, i. 73.
Brimer, John, i. 181.
Brimstone. (See Sulphur.)
Brimstool, Jacob, i. 69.
Brindley, lieutenant Francis, il.
31.
Brinck, John, Jr., 1. 31.
Brinck, Petrus, i. 32, 33, 177.
Brinckerhoff, Adrian, i. 140.
Brinckerhoff, Cornelius, i. 140, 141.
Brinckerhoff, Dirck, elected to
N. Y. Prov. Congress, i. 67 ; men-
tioned, 86, 140, 160; complained
of, for seizing a quantity of salt,
490; colonel, 668.
Brinckerhoff, Dirck, Jr., 1. 270.
Brinckerhoff, George, i. Ill, 182,
185, 217.
Brinckerhoff, John G., i. 141.
Brinckerhoff, Stephen, i. 141.
Brinckerhooff, Dirck G., trans-
mits return of persons who
signed the association at Fish-
kills, i. 86. (See Brinkerhoff.)
Brink, Alexander, i. 106 ; lieuten-
ant, ii. 36, 38, 41, 43.
Brink, Cornelius, i. 34, 35.
Brink, Cornells C, i. 32.
Brink, Cornells J., 1. 32.
Brink, Egbert, i. 84.
Brink, Hendrick, i. 84; ii. 169.
Brink, Jacob, 1. 32; raising men
for the British, ii. 61.
Brink, John, i. 82.
Brink, Petrus C, i. 82.
Brink, Robert, i.'34,
Brinkerhoff, Abraham, i. 40, 140,
162, 163, 181, 270.
Brinkerhoff, Abraham, Jr., i. 186.
Brlnlterhoff, Daniel, i. 183.
Brinkerhoff, Eldert, 1. 185.
(See Brinckerhoff.)
Brinkerhoff, George, Jr., i. 40.
Brinkerhoff, Tunis, 1. 185.
Brinkley, lieutenant Thomas, ii.
8, 47, 50, 52.
Brinuey, Lowrey, i. 116.
Brisbee, Abner, i. 98.
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Brisben^ James, I. 77, 78.
Bristol, Anlos, i. B6.
Bristoll, Benjamin, i. 66.
Bristol, Silas, 1. 66.
British, pillage and plunder in-
habitants of Westchester ca,
ii.64. {See ArTuy.)
Britt, Francis R., i. 84.
Britt, Robert, il. 33SK
Broadhead, Charles, Jr,, i. 151.
Broadheadi Daniel, 1. 33, 35.
Broadhead, Henry, 1. 26.
Broadhead, John, i. 26, 35.
Broadhead, Richard^ 1. 26, 147, 178.
Broadhead, William, i. 26.
Broadstreet, John, 1. 471.
Brock-, Benoni, 1. 15.
Brock, Robert, i. 15.
Brock, Sarah, 1. 291-.
Erodhead, Chas. W., 1. 35, 17*, 268.
Brodhead, Lues, i. 34, 268.
Brodhead, Sammual, 1. 34, 268>
Brogardus, Francis, 1. 84»
Brogardus, Peter^ i. 84.
Brogardus, Robert, i, 83.
BrOgden, John, i. 117; recom-
mended for a commission, ii. 4 ;
lieutenant, 31; adjutant, 40, 43, 44.
Brogue, Matthias, 1. 83.
Broncli, John L., 1. 174.
Bront, Oliver, i. 521.
Brook, George, li, 32.
Brook, John, i. 15.
Brooke, Michael, 1. 11.
Brookhaven, non-signers of the
association in, i. 44, 46 ; election
of delegate to Provincial Con-
gress In, 45, 46; associators in,
47, 48, 53, 63 ; election of militia
officers of, 133, 134; names of
committee of, 134; parties go to,
in order to be inoculated for
the small-pox, 156 ; proceedings
against tories of, 328 ; names of
heads of families in, 380-387.
Brooklyn, committee of, 1. 42;
election of delegate to the Pro-
vincial Congress from, 89 ; offi-
cers of light horse In, 147 ; cap-
tain Piatt's company ordered
to,-651.
Brooks, Aaron, i. 204.
Brooks, Aaron, Jr., i. 204.
Brooks, Cuppe, i. 5.
Brooks, David, i. 183, 202, 235, 240,
341.
Brooks, Ebenezer, i. 204.
Brooks, George, 1. 77.
Brooks, John, 1. J5, 25, 309.
Brooks, Jonathan, 1. 14, 25, 272.
Brooks, Jonathan, Jr., 1. 309.
Brooks, Joseph, 1. 37.
Brooks, Philip, applies for a com-
mission in the N. Y. conti-
nentals, i. 242; mentioned, 11.
46 ; petitions for a hearing, 192.
Brooks, Reuben, i, 271.
Brooks, Thomas, 1. 471 ; 11. 345.
Broome, colonel, 1. 573.
Broome, John, 1. 4, 162, 180, 208, 377,
452 ; member of a committee to
superintend prisoners, 337.
Broome, Samuel, 1. 105, 107, 423, 425.
Brothers, Jacob, 1. 289.
Broughton, lleut. John, ii. 9, 47.
Brouwer, John, Jr., 1. 226.
Brower, , 1. 282.
Brower, Abraham, 1. 7, 316, 367.
Brower, Adolphus, i. 451.
Brower, Jacob, 1. 315.
Brower, Jeremiah, 1. 451.
Brower, John, 1. 316.
Brower, William, 1. 294; Serjeant,
recommended for a lieuten-
ancy, ii. 28.
Brown, , 1. 188, 380 ; accused
of counterfeiting, 295.
Brown, Absalom, i. 61, 397.
Brown, Absalom, Jr., 1, 61.
Brown, Adonijah, 1. 619.
Brown, Andi-ew, i. 158, 194.
Brown, Archibald, i. 161.
Brown, Archibald, Jr., 1. 161.
Brown, Asa, i. 61, 69.
Brown, Asa, Jr., i. 397.
Brown, Benjamin, i. 75, 159, 226.
Brown, Brockwa, i. 618.
Brown, Caleb, 1. 58.
Brown, captain, allowed to go to
England, i. 207.
Brown, Charles, 1. 292.
Brown, Christopher, i. 49.
Brown, commissary, i. 543.
Brown, Daniel, i. 49, 54, 57, 58, 62,
377, 391, 406; elected to N. Y.
Prov. Cong., 187.
Brown, David, i. 64, 74, 76.
Brown, Ebenezer, 1. 159.
Brown, Edward, i. 385.
Brown, sergeant Eliliem, ordered
to arrest Abraham Smith, li. 89.
Brown, Elisha, ii. 142.
Brown, Ephraim, 1. 395.
Brown, Esec, i. 6, 146.
Brown, Frederick, 1. 123, 146.
Brown, George, i. 49.
Brown, Gershom, i. 46, 48, 57, 385.
Brown, Gilbert, 1. 122, 146.
Brown, governor, 1. 664; brigade
of, stationed on Long Island,
670.
Brown, Henry, i. 59, 64, 146, 390,
413; evidence of, ii. 87.
Brown, Henry, Jr., i. 64, 122, 390.
Brown, Isaac, i. 13, 18, 188; a pris-
oner, released, 455.
Brown, Isaac, Jr., i. 18.
Brown, Isaiah, i. 49.
Brown, Jacob, i. 14, 226.
Brown, James, i. 58, 129, 163, 194,
392 ; ii. 340.
Brown, rev. James, 1. 414.
Brown, John, 1. 5, 68, 71, 82, 145, 161,
315, 423, 409.
Brown, Jonathan, recommended
for an ensigney, ii. 8, 23, 47; ap-
pointed, 9 ; mentioned, 44, 48, S3,
351.
Browne, Joseph, 1. 5, 45, 134, 381.
Brown, Joseph, Jr., 1. 45.
Brown, Joshua, 1. 5, 145.
Brown, Joshua, Jr., 1. 5.
Brown, Josiah, 1. 188; a prisoner
released, 455.
Brown, major, i. 188.
Brown, Martha, 1. 413.
Brown, Martin, 1. 45.
Brown, Matthias, i. 124
Brown, Mr., i. 322.
Brown, Mrs,, 1. 603.
Brown, Mordecai, 1. 141.
Brown, Moses, i. 70.
Brown, Nathaniel, 1. 57.
Brown, Messrs. Nicholas & Jolin,
of Providence, 1. 492.
Brown, Oliver, 1. 141.
Brown, Peter, i. 64, 81.
Brown, Reubeh, 1. 63, 390.
Brown, Richard, i. 63, 64.
Brown, Robert, 1. 122, 146.
Brown, Samuel, i. 59, 61, 84, 141,
390, 638; clerk of Guilford, 466;
a soldier, confined on a charge
of murder, petition of, 588.
Brown, Samuel, Jr., member of
committee of Stookbridge, i. 650.
Brown, Selah, i. 46, 48, 57, 382.
Brown, Silus, i. 83.
Brown, Silvanus, 1. 63, 389.
Brown, Thanel, i. 379.
Brown, Thebe, 1. 379.
Brown, Thomas, 1. 173, 175; ex-
changed, ii. 364.
Brown, William, i. 13, 62, 6S, 64,
107, 117, .378, 390, 498 ; lieutenant,
11. 40, 42.
Brown, Zedikiah, i. 69.
Brown, Zephaniah, i. 73.
Brownell, Jeremiah, 1. 79.
Brownjohn, Thomas, i. 261,
Bro wnjohn, doctor William, i. 232.
Brownson, Gideon, i. 114.
Brown's Point, i. 159.
Brua, Michael, i. 71.
Bruce, Jude, pass to, i. 551.
Bruce, Norman, commissioner
from Maryland for the regula-
tion of prices, li. 56, 59.
Bruere, Richard, examination of,
1.419; petition of, 434.
Brufl; Charles Oliver, arrested on
suspicion of being a tory, i. 305.
Brumes, Samuel, 1. 319.
Brumly, corporal John, 11. 337.
Brumly, William, ii. 357.
Brundage, Thomas, 1. 82.
Brundige, James, 1. 159, 239; en-
sign, ii. 30.
Brundrige, Jonathan, i. 19.
Brunnon, Charles, i. 11,
Brunson, John, i. 76.
Branson, John, i. 114.
Brunson, Timothy, i. 155.
Brunswick (N. J.), 1. 213; head-
quarters of the British army at,
583 ; British considerably re-en-
forced at, 640; the enemy de-
feated between Amboy and,
643.
Brunswickers, 8,000 land at Que-
bec, 1. 472.
Bruse, James, 11. 859.
Brush, Abner, 1. 32.
Brush, Ananias, 1. 52.
Brush, Benjamin, 1. 51.
Brush, Daniel, 1. 398.
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Brusli, David, 1. 28.
Brush, Elephalet, i. 51.
Brush, Ellaklm, 1. 52, 496.
Brush, Ezeklel, 1. 51.
Brush, Jacamlah, 1. 50.
Brush, Jacob, 1. 51.
Brush, Jesse, i. 50, 138, 209.
Brush, Jesse, Jr., 1. 50.
Brush, John, i. 7, 181 ; enlists with
the British, ii. 86.
Brush, John, Jr., i, 50.
Brush, Joseph, 1. 84.
Brush, Joshua, i. 51.
Brush, Lemuel, 1. 76.
Brush, Nathaniel, 1. 51.
Brush, Piatt, i. 50.
Brush, Richard, 1. 76.
Brush, Robert, i. 51.
Brush, Samuel, i. 50.
Brush, Smith, 1. 461.
Brush, Thomas, i. 50.
Brush, Thomas, Jr., i. 50, 134.
Brush, Tredwell, i. 50.
Brush, William, 1. 76, 136.
Brush, Zophar, i. 50.
Bruson, John, Jr., 1. 75.
Brust, Merten, ii. 374.
Bruster, Daniel, i. 409.
Bruster, David, 1. 75.
Bruster, James, i. 408.
Bruster, Jefery, i. 386.
Bruster, Nathaniel, 1. 386.
Bruster, Euth, 1. 383.
Bruyn, Benjamin, i. 25, 33.
Bruyn, Jacobus, i. 24, 122, 218, 219,
419; captain, ii. 36, 37, 42; ap-
pointed lieut.-col., 36, 51.
Bruyn, Jacobus, Jr., i. 27, 177.
Bruyn, Jacobus S., i. 30, 107; cap-
tain, ii. 37.
Bruyn, lieut.-col. James, date of
his commission, ii. 352,
Bruyn, James O., i. 28.
Bruyn, Jobannis, 1. 189, 218, 431, 439.
Bruyn, Peter, i. 26.
Bryan, Augustin, i. 52.
Bry.an, Epenetus, i. 51.
Bryan, Ezra, i. 76.
Bryan, Gilbert, i. 50.
Bryan, James, i. 52, 68.
Bryan, Jesse, i. 51.
Bryan, John, i. 283.
Bryan, Lemuel, 1. 52.
Bryan, Lewis, i. 68.
Bryan, Melancthon, 1. 52.
Bryan, Stratton, i. 51.
Bryant, James, i. 496.
Bryant, Thomas, ii. 350.
Bucchannan, captain, 1. 348.
Buchanan, Benjamin, 1. 45.
Buchanan, Samuel, 1. 54.
Buchanan, William, i. 45, 63, 248,
380; ii. 340.
Buchannan, J., i. 129, 267, 282, 289.
Buck, Asa, i. 16, 145.
Buck, Daniel, i. 176.
Buck, Israel, 1. 76.
Buck, Jonathan, i. 76.
Buck, major, i. 509, 525.
Buck, Zadock, 1. 75.
Bncker, Han Urey, 1. 10.
Buckingham, Richard, 1. 18.
Buckingham, Solomon, i. 18.
Buckinham, Gideon, 1. 631.
Buckout, John, i. 84.
Budd, Barzaliel, i. 75.
Budd, Benjamin, i. 14.
Budd, colonel, inhabitants of
Westchester county apply for
protection to, 1. 563.
Budd, doctor, 1.598; ii. 44, 45.
Budd, Gilbert, i. 169.
Budd, James, principal of the
Westchester tories, 1. 532.
Budd, John, 1. 5, 115.
Budd, Joshua, i. 60, 412.
Budd, Mrs., tavern-keeper of Rye,
her husband with the British,
i. 462; her house the resort of
tories, 463.
Budd, Thomas, i. 267.
Budd, William, 1. 49, 60.
Buel, Grover, i. 76.
Buel, Grover, Jr., 1. 75.
Buell, lieut.-eol. Nathaniel, rec-
ommends lieutenant Doty for
a commission, ii. 14.
Buell, Samuel, 1. 55, 400.
Buell, Timothy, i. 66.
Buffel, Michel, 1. 66.
Buffet, Jesse, i. 53.
Buffet, John, i. 51, 209, 277.
Buffet, Joseph, Jr., i. 60.
Buffet, Joshua, i. 405.
Buffet, Nathaniel, Jr., i. 139.
Buffet, Zebulon, 1. 51.
Bugbee, Josias, i. 141.
Buggley, Sylvester, ii. 141.
Buis, Mathew, >■ 84.
Bulkley, David, i. 68.
Bull, Absalom, enlists men for
the king's service, i. 361, 362.
Bull, George, 1. 81.
Bull, Henry, i. 81.
Bull, Isaac, i. 5.
Bull, John, i. 5, 79, 82.
Bull, Joseph, i. 3, 162, 163, 377; de-
clares he will resist Independ-
ence, i. 428.
Bull, Josiah, Jr., 1. 82.
Bull, Manning, i. 105; 2d lieuten-
ant, ii. 41, 43.
Bull, Richard, i. 6 ; endeavors to
enlist men for the king's ser-
vice, i. 361.
BuUian, William, 1. 283, 287, 290.
Bullock, Asa, i. 68.
Bullock, Reuben, 1. 74.
Bullock, Thomas, i. 74.
Bull's Head, New York, kept by
Richard Varian, i. 327.
Bum, Adam, evidence of, 11. 197.
Bump, Edward, 1. 51, 70, 497.
Bunce, Edmund, i. 51, 497.
Bunco, Isaac, i. 52, 53.
Bunoe, John, i. 52.
Bunce, Joshua, i. 53.
Bunce, Matthew, 1, 51.
Bunce, Samuel, i. 53.
Bunce, Zebadiah, 1. 63.
Bunschoten, Egbert, i. 71.
Bunschoten, Ellas Van, 1. 78, 79;
captain, 11. 30, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 42,
49, 51.
Bunschoten, Ellas Van, Jr., 1. 106.
Bunschoten, Harmanus, i. 71.
Bunschoten, Isaac Van, 1. 28.
Bunschoten, Jacob Van, 1. 31, 78,
Ii. 169.
Bunschoten, Matthew Van, 1.
141.
Bunschoten, lieut. Peter Van, i.
141 ; ii. 35, 60, 53, 164, 351.
Bunschoten, Solomon Van, 1. 30,
80. (See Benschoten.)
Bunting, Thomas, 11. 847.
Bunyan, James, master of the
ship Albany, i. 128.
Burch, James, 1, 461.
Burch, Jonathan, i. 52, 405.
Burch, Joshua, 1. 73.
Burch, WiUiam, 1. 51.
Burchel, Henry, i. 29).
Burck, Andrew, i. 84.
Burck, James, i. 27. (See Surke.)
Burdick, Heneiy, ii. 345.
Burdick, Moses, ii. 347.
Burdick, Nathan, i. 152.
Burgan, Peter, 1. 217.
Burgan, Richard, 1. 217.
Burgaw, Peter, i. 185.
Burgaw, Richard, 1. 185.
Burgee, Michel, ii. 302.
Burgen, Luke, i. 215.
Burgen, Tunis, i. 216.
Burger, Coenradt, i. 27.
Burger, Gerardus, i. 315
Burger, John, applies for a com-
mission as first lieutenant, i.
253 ; mentioned, ii. 46.
Burger, Martin, i. 25, 81.
Burger, Minne, 1. 341.
Burger, Nicolaes, i. 27.
Burger, Stephanus, i. 71.
Burgess, Archibald, 11. 345.
Burges, John, i. 13.
Burges, Michael, ii. 353.
Burges, Peter, 1. 8.
Burges, Eobert, i. 13, 438.
Burgh, rev. James, i. 73.
Burghardt, Abraham, petitions
to be released from jail, ii. 1S7.
Burghardt, Lambert, refuses to
take the oath of allegiance, il.
333 ; banished, 364.
Burghdorf, Coonrad, Jr., 1. 485.
Burgoyne, general, goes to Que-
bec with 11,000 regulars, 1. 418 ;
expected up lake Champlain,
628; returns to Great Britain,
634, 670.
Burhans, Abraham, i. 33.
Burhans, Barent, 1. 31.
Burhans, Cornelius, i. 30.
Burhans, Isaac, 1. 178.
Burhans, Jacob, i. 31.
Burhans, Jans, i. 31.
Burhans, John, 1. 30, 33.
Burhans, John J., i. 31.
Burhans, Petrus, i. 31, 83.
Burhans, Bichard, 1. 30.
Burhans, Samuel, i. 30, 31.
Burhans, Samuel, Jr., 1. 36.
Burhans, William, i. 33.
Burls, Philip, 11. 77.
Burk, Jesse, 1. 197. (See Burck.)
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Burk, Simeon, i. 197.
Burke, Daniel, 1. 287, 288.
Burke, George, 1. 373.
Burling, Benjamin, 1. 17.
Burling, James, 1. 181, 325, 335.
Burling, Lancaster, 1. 4, 815, 635.
Burlln, Lewis, ii. 345.
Burling, Mr., 1. 593.
Burling, Samuel, i. 341, 371.
Burling, Thomas, i. 315.
Burlingame, Israel, 1. 99.
Burlingham, Pardon, 1. 129, 267.
Burlington, N. J., Hessians ad-
vance against gen. "Washing-
ton from, i. 583.
Burn, captain Francis, 1. 38, 165.
(See Sums, Byrnes.)
Burnet, David, 1. 410.
Burnet, doctor, 11. 156.
Burnet, James, appointed en-
sign, ii. 9.
Burnet, John, i. 69, 82, 133; recom-
mended for a captain's commis-
sion, 233; 1st lieutenant, 11. 8,
50, 52.
Burnet, Thomas, 1. 78.
Burnett, Matthew, 1. 78.
Burnett, Peter, 1. 299.
Burnett, Stephen, i. 56, 400.
Burnett, ■William, 1. 78.
Burnham, , two of his sons
tories, i. 527; mentioned, 530.
Burnham, John, Jr., i. 155.
Burning of the Answer to Com-
mon Sense in New York, i. 273 ;
of pamphlets, reflections on the
crime of, 281.
Burns, Francis, Jr., i, 46.
Burns, James, i. 66.
Burns, Jarvls, i. 283.
Burns, John, 1. 315, 374.
Burns, Lewis, i. 80.
Burns, Michael, 1. 186, 216.
Burns, Robert, 1. 6, 8, 227, 275; 11.
347.
Burns, Thomas, i. 315.
Burnside, James, i, 246.
Burnsides, lieut. John, i. 337.
Burom, Aury, i. 217.
Burr, Daniel, i. 181.
Burr, Isaac, i. 51.
Burr, Samuel, 1. 181.
Burrall, colonel, 11. 14.
Burras, John, 1. 40, 500. (See Biir-
rougJis.)
BurrlU, Ebenezer, deposition of,
1. 542; sees Connecticut troops
divide plunder after the battle
of White Plains, ibid.
Burris, Benjamin, 1. 224, 226, 499.
Burris, James, i. 40.
Burris, Richard, 1. 40.
Burroughs, Jeremiah, 1. 148.
Burroughs, John, 1. 129, 181. (See
BUITOS.)
Burroughs, Joseph, 1. 84, 141.
Burroughs, Thomas, i. 181.
Burroughs, Zacharias, harbors
tories, 11. 126.
Burrows, James, 1. 283.
Burrows, Lawrence, ferryman at
Hacklnsack, 1. 673; called cap-
tain, 674; an agent of general
Robertson, 677.
Bursen, Henry, 1. 123.
Burt, Daniel, Ii. 77.
Burt, Ebenezer, 1. 99.
Burt, Francis, 1. 57.
Burt, James, 11. 77.
Burt, John, 1. 99.
Burtis, Aaron, i. 182.
Burtls, After, 1. 186.
Burtis, Benjamin, 1. 183, 216.
Burtis, Daniel, 1. 40.
Burtis, Ellas, 1. ISo.
Burtis, Elizabeth, i. 292.
Burtis, Fordham, i. 181.
Burtis, Garret, 1. 82.
Burtis, James, i. 82, 186, 215.
Burtis, James, Jr., 1. 186
Burtis, John, 1. 40, 181, 182, 186.
Burtis, Maltby, 1. 50. ,
Burtis, Samuel, i. 40.
Burtis, William, i. 183.
Burto, Frances, 1. 386.
Burton, Eli, i. 76.
Burton, Isaac, 1. 76.
Burton, Isaac, Jr., 1. 76.
Burton, Josiah, 1. 136.
Burton, Judah, 1. 75.
Burton, Roger, i. 131.
Burwagen, Saul, 1. 497.
Burwell, Joshua, 1. 14.
Burwell, Lewis, commissioner for
Virginia for the regulation of
prices, Ii. 56, 57, 59.
Burwell; Zachariah, 1. 77.
Bush, Christian, i. 79.
Bush, Conrad, ii. 340.
Bush, Dirck, 1. 35, 226.
Bush, Frederick, i. 35; harbors
tories, ii. 128.
Bush, Hendriek, 1. 79.
Bush, Hendriek, Jr., i. 34.
Bush, Henry, 1. 172; complaint
against, ii. 135.
Bush, Jacobus, ii. 129.
Bush, Jacobus H., 1. 34.
Bush, major, ii. 174, 183.
Bush, Martin, i. 79.
Bush, Peter, 1. 9; a deserter, 11.
346.
Bush, Wilhelmus, 1. 34.
Bushfleld, sergeant Thomas, 11.
12; ensign, 34; mentioned, 39;
taken prisoner, enlists witli the
enemy and afterward returns
to the American army, 50.
Bushop, Daniel, 1. 408.
Bushop, James, 1. 408.
Bushop, John,'!. 407, 408.
Bushop, John, Jr., 1. 403.
Bushop, Samuel, 1. 408.
Bushop, Timothy, 1. 408.
Bushwiok, committee of, 1. 41.
Buskirk, Andrew, ;» tory, im-
prisoned at I-Iaekinsaok, 1. 498.
Buskirk, Jacobus van, i. 10.
Buskirk, Jost, 1. 10. (See Boskirk.)
Bussell, William, i. 96.
Bussing, Peter, 1. 135.
Butler, Abram, 1. 14.
Butler, colonel, threatens to cut
off Cherry Valley, etc., 1, 376;
mentioned, 581, 634; reported
about to attack the settlements
near Albany, ii. 94; about to
Join sir John Johnson, 196.
Butler, James, 1. 157, 238.
Butler, Jeremiah, i. 13.
Butler, John, i. 204.
Butler, Michael, 1. 182.
Butson, George, joins the minis-
terial army, i. 547.
Butter, price of, 1. 362, 671.
Buttolph, John, i. 79.
Button, William, 1. 50, 416.
Buyce, Abraham, i. 82.
Buyce, Peter, Jr., 1. 82.
Buyrns, James, i. 27.
Buys, Jacob, Jr., i. 141
Buys, Matthew, i. 141.
Buys, Peter, i. 473.
Byce, Abraham, Jr., i. 82.
Byers, James, i. 143, 153.
Byrns, Francis, 1. 24. (See Sum.)
Byrns, Timothy, i. 437.
Byron, Thomas, 1. 209, 373.
Byvanck, Anthony, Jr., 1. 226.
Byvanck, Evert, Jr., 1. 270.
Byvanck, John, i. 267, 270.
Byvank, Peter, i. 129, 270.
Cabbage, priqe of, i. 671.
Cable, George, 11. ai7.
Cachnawago, Volckart Veeder
sick at, i. 512; mentioned, ii. 16.
Cadel, Joseph, i. 185.
Cadets, major Nicholson's, or-
dered to Albany, i. 657.
Cady, David, i. 500.
Cady, Ebenezer, Jr., i. 177.
Cady, James, 11. 142.
Cady, Jonathan, 11. 141.
Csesar, colonel Fanning's negro,
how to be disposed of, 1. 425.
Cain, captain, in the enemy's
service, ii. 88.
Cain, John, i. 495.
Cain, Thomas, 1. 14, 17, 124.
Gainer, Thomas, i. 226.
Calkin, David, i. 69.
Calkin, Elijah, 1. 69.
Calkin, Moses, 1. 69.
Calkin, Seth, i. 69.
Call, Asa, ii. 141.
Call, corporal Ebenezer, 11. 142.
Call, James, ii. 141.
Callas, Stephen, 1. 186, 215.
Callay, John, 1. 13.
Calle, George, i. 32.
Calwell, Harvy, i. 183.
Cambel, Christian, i. 67.
Carable, Ave, 1. 263.
Gamble, Nathaniel, 1. 248.
Camell, John, damns Congress
and tries to induce soldiers to
desert, i. 350.
Gamer, Corijelius, 1. 35
Cameron, Allen, examin.ation of,
1. 211 ; gives a bill of sale to pro-
tect his estate, 664; mentioned,
667.
Cameron, ensign, 11. 119.
Cameron, John, petition of, 1. 432.
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Camile, Peter, 1. 187.
Camp, Caleb, 1. 376.
Campbel, ensign Colon, sent
prisoner to Kingston, 1. 387.
Campbel, John, In the Orange-
town mUitla, i. 263; employed
in obstructing Hudson river,
616.
Campbel, Thomas, 1. 18, 129.
Campbell, , 1. 286.
Campbell, Alexander, i. U, 81, 148,
222; harbors tories, 11. 114; court-
martialed, 126 ; sentenced to be
hanged, 127 ; refuses to take the
oath of allegiance, 333; ban-
ished, 364.
Campbell, Archibald, elected to
N. Y. Prov. Congress, i. 66.
Campbell, capt. Archibald, i. 663 ;
distributes protections from
gen. Howe, 664; commands a
company of tories, 670; his com-
pany to be attached to col. Fan-
ning's regiment, 673; goes to
Rhode Island, 674; his farm rec-
ommended to be appropriated
for the use of lleut.-col. Bird-
sail's family, 680 ; endeavors to
enlist men for the British, 11 . 76 ;
his company at Kingsbridge,
Ibid.
Campbell, Daniel, 1. 287, 290; 11. 337.
Campbell, major Donald, ii. 40.
Campbell, Duncan, i. 211, 288, 292.
Campbell, Henry, 1. 87.
Campbell, James, 1. 107.
Campbell, James, deposition of,
1.307.
Campbell, ensign James, charac-
ter of, 11. 24; mentioned, 35.
Campbell, James, private in
Lasher's regiment, I. 500.
Campbell, John, assoolator of
Queens county, 1. 209.
Campbell, John, Jr., 1st lieuten-
ant Tryon county regiment, i.
124.
Campbell, John, of New York,
warrant for his arrest, 1. 352;
arrested, 353.
Campbell, John, 2d lieutenant
1st N. Y. continentals, ii. 40.
Campbell, Reuben, 1. 37.
Campbell, Robert, i. 124, 135, 288.
Campbell, Samuel, Mrs. Moore-
head's letter to, 1. 87; men-
tioned, 149, 248, 376.
Campbell, Simeon, i. 37.
Campbell, corporal William, ii.
345.
Cambridge, Mass., camp at, i. 114 ;
letter from, 116.
Cambridge, N. Y., delegates from,
1.65; committee of, 324; people
of, fierce against the tories, 628.
Camron, Daniel, ii. 356.
Canada, route to. In lfl5, 1. 91; ad-
jutant Moodie taken prisoner
in, 163; troops in, to be formed
into two regiments, 249; anew
regiment to be raised for service
in. Ibid ; Mr. Axtell disapproves
of the expedition against, 359 ;
horses purchased for the Ger-
man dragoons in, 472; New
York officers who served in,
503 ; il. 5, 28, 30, 36, 37 ; number of
troops in, i. 633; news from, 641 ;
general Howe to form -a junc-
tion with the army from, 669;
15,000 troops expected In, 674;
strength of the British army in,
677 ; Thos. Done loses his sight
in the expedition against, 174;
number of prisoners taken at
Lake George and carried to,
333.
Canadian corps. (See Jiegiments.)
Canadians, hearty In the cause
of America, 1. 286.
Canajohary, officers of militia in,
I. 123, 149; insolent behavior of
William Johnson (an Indian)
at, 190 ; tories of, join tlie enemy,
520; company of rangersmutiny
at, 596, are disbanded, ii. 72.
Cannaday, John, i. 11.
Cannady, James, i. 115.
Cane, Edward, i. 7.
Canfield, Benjamin, i. 17.
Canfield, John, i. 17.
Canfield, Joseph, i. 17.
Canfield, Siga, 1. 17.
Cannaif, Isaac, i. 29.
Cannaff, Jacob, i. 29.
Cannaff, Jeremiah, i. 29.
Cannef, John, i. 84.
Canner. John, i. 33.
Cannon, sent to Quebec, i. 208,;
Mr. Jay goes to Salisbury for,
426 ; amount paid for transport-
ing from New York to Albany,
482.
Cannon, Abraham, i. 290.
Cannon, James, i. 124.
Cannon, Samuel, i. 107, 108.
Cant, Isaac, i. 135.
Cantillon, Richard, proposes to
set up a linen manufactory, i.
433.
Cantine, Abraham, i. 34, 35.
Cantine, John, i. 23, 35, 106, 177, 218.
Cantine, John, Jr., i. 268.
Cantine, Matthew, i. 23, 35; U. 97,
98, 99, 105 ; elected to N. Y, Prov.
Cong., i. 189; letter of Jacob
Hoornbeck to, ii. 93; commis-
sioner to superintend the man-
ufacture of lead, sulphur and
salt, 136.
Cantine, Moses, i. 32, 177, 294.
Cantine, Moses, Jr., 1. 29.
Cantine, Moses D., i. 178.
Cantine, Moses M., 1. 35, 151, 268.
Cantine, Nathaniel, 1. 35.
Cantine, Peter, 1. 26, 659 ; appolnt-
ed'agent to assist Mr. Avery in
purchasing wheat and pease,
512 ; commissioner for detecting
conspiracies, 11. 174.
Cantine, Peter, Jr., i. 65, 584; com-
missioner for Dutchess county,
II. 60.
Cantine, William, 1. 34, 268.
Cantshook, officers of militia at,
i. 202.
Cape Fear, American sloop Joseph
captured and carried to, 1. 296.
Car, John, 1. 16.
Carbee, William, i. 287.
Carden, James, ii. 302.
Carey, Daniel, 1. 228.
Carey, John, Jr., i. 84, 141.
Carey, Joseph, i. 84, 141.
Carey, Joslah, i. 403.
Carey, Moses, i. 28. (See Cary.)
Carfield, Elijah, 1. 655.
Carglll, James, requests to be re-
lieved from militia duty, i. 446.
Cargell, John, i. 287, '289.
Carl, Jacob, i. 615.
Carl, Joseph, i. 468.
Carle, Gilbert, i. 51, 277.
Carll, Ananias, i. 51.
Carll, captain, i. 134.
Carll, David, i. 50, 496.
Carll, Jesse, i. 51.
Carll, Lemuel, 1. 51.
Carli; Piatt, 1. 50.
Carll, Selah, i. 51.
Carll, Simeon, 1. 65.
Carll, Timothy, i, 134, 138.
Carll, Timothy, Jr., i. SO.
Carlton, Dennis, i. 259.
Carlton, general, force of, i. 286;
at Crown Point, 518, 525; con-
fines Mr. Metcalf, 641 ; repulsed
at Longueuil, ii. 22.
Carman, Adam, i. 186.
Carman, Andrew, i. 73.
Carman, Benjamin, 183.
Carman, C, i. 215.
Carman, Caleb, 1. 77.
Carman, Israel, i. 216.
Carman, John, i. 31, 52, 209, 215,
373, 421.
Carman, Joseph, i. 73 ; 11. 357.
Carman, Joshua, i. 72.
Carman, Joshua, Jr., 1. 73, 164.
Carman, Peter, i. 153.
Carman, Richard, i. 38.
Carman, Samuel, i. 51, 183, 184, 185,
186, 215, 216, 217, 405.
Carman, Silas, i. 50, 461.
Carman, Stephen, i. 183.
Carman, Thomas, i. 83.
Carman, William, i. 120, 315.
Carmelt, James, i. 8.
Carmer, Nicholas, 1. 129.
Carne, Joshua, i. 188.
earner, Thomas, i. 35.
Carney, Henry, i. 69.
Carney, Stephen, i. 24.
Carney, William, 1. 81.
Carolinas, the, establish constitu-
tional government, i. 304.
Caroz, Elie, 1. 485.
Carpenter, Benjamin, associator
of Orange county, i. 10, 14, 85 ;
delegate to the New York pro-
vincial convention, 21, 24; one
of the committee of Ulster
county, 127, 137.
Carpenter, Benjamin, captain in
New York, 1. 129, 163; petition of,
155; fireman in New York, 315.
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Carpenter, Benjamin, chairman
of the committee of safety for
Cumberland county, i. 230 ; col-
onel, ii. 139; of Guilford, 14U;
consulted on forming a new
State, no.
Carpenter, Caleb, 1. 632.
Carpenter, Colvill, i. 419.
Carpenter, Daniel, i. 85.
Carpenter, Elijah, i. 15.
Carpenter, George, i. 261.
Carpenter, Increase, i. 271, 272.
Carpenter, Increase, Jr., i. 181.
Carpenter, Jacob, i. 181.
Carpenter, James, i. 6, 185, 217, 471.
Carpenter, John, i. 10, 14, 15, 40, 74,
140, 151, 183, 193, 211, 355 ; petition
of, 327; bond of, 419; erects a
powder mill, 423, 424.
Carpenter Joseph, 1. 18, 28, 40, 140,
461.
Carpenter, Joseph, Jr., i. H.
Carpenter, Joshua, ii. 77, 78.
Carpenter, Michael, i. 85.
Carpenter, Moses, i. 5, 809.
Carpenter, Nehemiah, associator
of Orange county, i. 12, 19; quar-
termaster, 211 ; ii. 6, 7, 32, 46, SO ;
deputy commissary at Fort
Constitution, i. 449.
Carpenter, Nehemiah, associator
of Queens county, 1. 271.
Carpenter, Nehemiah, private in
a Suffolk county regiment, i.
466.
Carpenter, Nehemiah, Sr., a pass
to, 1.471.
Carpenter, Richard, i. 28, 137.
Carpenter, Samuel, i. 85.
Carpenter, Solomon, i. 85.
Carpenter, Timothy, i. 14.
Carpenter, Walter, i. 646.
Carpenter, Wright, i. 28.
Carpinder, Abel, i. 197.
Carpinder, Uriah, i. 197, 458.
Carpinter, William, i. 15, 52, 85
157, 238.
Carr, Hugh, ii. 337.
Carr, Joseph, 1. 72, 73.
Carr, Noris, i. 248.
Carr, William, ii. 359. (See Car.)
Carrigan, William, ii. 353.
earring, Jacob, i. 36.
Carrow, John, i. 287.
Cars, captain Stephen, ii. 95.
Carseaden. (See Seaden.)
Carsln, Daniel, i. 153.
Carson, Serjeant James, ii. 345.
Carson, Johannis, ii. 186.
Carson, lieutenant John, ii. 860.
Carter, Ebenezer, 1. 75, 478.
Carter, Elnathan, 1. 650.
Carter, James, i. 291.
Carter, Jared, i. 69.
Carter, John, 1. 17, 32.
Carter, Philip, ii. 77, 352.
Carter, Robert, i. 129.
Carter, Samuel, 1. 616.
Carter, Steven, ii. 310.
Cartrlght, Moses, 1. 282.
Cartwrlght, Edward, 1. 123
Cartwright, John, 1. 123.
Cartwrlght, Peter, 1. 74.
Cartwright. Richard, banished
from Albany, ii. 304.
Carty, Bartholemew, 1. 66.
Carve}', John, i. 85.
Carvey Matthias, i. 85.
Carwin, David, Jr., i. 161.
Cary, doctor, i. 335.
Cary, Ebenezer, i. 72, 140, 250.
Cary, Ellas, 1. 383.
Cary, Henry, 1. 152.
Cary, John, i. 141.
Cary, John, Sr., 1. 84.
Cary, Nathaniel, i. 72, 142, 250.
Cary, Mr., ii. 172. (See Carey.)
Case, Absalom, i. 18.
Case, Benjamin, i. 388.
Case, Benjamin, Jr., i. 389.
Case, Danill, i. 12.
Case, DibbuU, i. 60.
Case, Emanuel, 1. 98.
Case, Gershom, i. 388.
Case, Gilbert, i. 388.
Case, Ichabod, i. 79, 338.
Case, Isaac, third, i. 61.
Case, Israel, i. 389.
Case, John, i. 5, 17, 61. 62, 395.
Case, Joseph, i. 5, 62.
Case, Joshua, i. 388.
Case, Moses, i. 61, 388.
Case, Phinehas, i. 12.
Case, Samuel, 1. 62, 378.
Case, Seth, i. 79.
Case, Stephen, i. 28, 137 ; ii. 80.
Case, William, i. 49, 60, 389.
Case, Walter, i. 7.
Case of Mr. Axtell, i. 370.
Caser, Adam, i. 29.
Casey, James, ii. 340.
Casey, John, 1. 74.
Casey, corporal Robert, ii. 359.
Cash, David, i. 74.
Cash, Silvanus, i. 74.
Cashaday, Patrick, i. 13.
Cashew, Johannis, i. 183.
Casmau, James, i. 18.
Casman, John, i. 18.
Casper, Hermanns, i. 262.'
Casper, James, i. 451.
Cassel, David, 1. 461.
Cassiborne, David, i. 182.
Castle, Daniel, i. 70.
Castle, Gideon, 1. 76.
Castle, captain Robert, in charge
of fleet prison, ii. 174.
Catch, John, ii. 359.
Cattle, number of, in Hempstead,
i. 461; in Queens and Suffolk
counties, ordered purchased,
579; prices of, ii. 172.
Cattskill, men enlisted for the
British at, ii. 76.
Causman, James, arrested, ii. 75.
(See Oosman.)
Cavanagh, Peter, 1. 151.
Cave, , storekeeper at Hav-
erstraw, i. IJC.
Cavender, Thomas, 11. 317.
Caverly, John, 1. 29.
Caverly, William, 1. 28.
Cavorty, Joseph, i. 28.
Cavorty, Peter, 1. 28.
Caverty, Philip, 1. 28.
Cebra, William, 1. 187 ; lieutenant,
ii. 338.
Cecakate, militia officers of, 1. 236.
Ceerfur, Henderrlck, i. 67.
Census of Suffolk county, i. 378;
of Westchester county, ii. 363;
of Ulster county, ibid.
Cerkins, Joseph, examination of,
i. 131.
Certificate regarding vessels on
the lakes, 1. 191; of doctor?
Jones and Bard In favor of
Benjamin Curtis, 254; In favor
of surgeon Anthony, 284; ex-
change of William Hogan and
others, il. 363.
Cetcham. (See EeteJmm.)
Chace, Daniel, a prisoner, ii. 62;
liberated, 63.
Chace, Isaac, ii. 837.
Chace, Philip, 1. 60.
Chace, Talman, a prisoner, ii. 62;
liberated, 63. (See Chase.
Chadderdon, Joseph, i. 77.
Chafe, , i. 341.
Chaffee, Calven, i. 458.
Chamberlain, Amos, 1. 469; 2d
lieutenant, ii. 141.
Chamberlain, Asher, i. 469.
Chamberlain, Colbe, 1. 70, 136.
Chamberlain, Joel, i. 469.
Chamberlain, John, i. 41, 70.
Chamberlain, sergeant, ii. 352.
Chamberlain, William, i. 70.
Chamberland, Uriah, i. 291.
Chamberlen, capt. William, ii. 54.
Chambers, Cornelius, i. 26.
Chambers, Dirck, i. 34, 268.
Chambers, Ephraim, 1. 35.
Chambers, Jacob, i. 26, 34, 151, 178,
268.
Chambers, Joseph, i. 34, 268.
Chambers, Leonard, ii. 359.
Chambers, Marinus, i. 26.
Chambers, Mark, i. 11.
Chambers, Thomas, i. 84, 268.
Chambers, William, 1. 12.
Chambly, troops at, i. 633, 634.
Champain, Joshua, 1st lieuten-
ant, ii. 54.
Champenois, Thomas, i. 632.
Champlain, lake. (See Lake
Champlain.)
Champlin, Elisha, 1. 73.
ChampUn, Joshua, 1. 73.
Champlin, William, 1. 73.
Chancellors, to sit in the senate,
1.553.
Chandler, colonel, 1. 308; ii. 149.
Chandler, John, 11. 149.
Chandler, Joseph, i. 15.
Chandler, Samuel, 1. 85.
Channer, Alexander, i. 79.
Chapln, doctor Benjamin, i. 412.
C'hapley, William, 1. 469.
Chapman, Benjamin,!. 108; quar-
termaster, il. 41 ; adjutant, 43.
Chapman, David, 1. 16, 500.
Chapman, Ezeklel, 1. 500.
Chapman, James, 1. 70.
Chapman, Jeremiah, 1. 70.
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Chapman, Joseph, about to join
the King's army, i. 523.
Chappel, Benjamin, i. 50, 413.
Chappel, Jacob, 1. 135.
Chappies, Peter, 1. 316.
Chardavoyne, William, 1. 147.
Charity, sloop, a clearance for
Antigua requested for, i. 129.
Charles, Christian, il. 357.
Charleston (S. C), general orders
communicating the repulse of
the British at, 1. 434.
Charlotte county, election of dele-
gates to Provincial Congress
from, i. 65; assoclators in, 66;
names of persons authorized to
recruit in, 106 ; ofUcers of militia
of, 147, 148, 222; contested elec-
tion in, 305; rangers of, petition
to be paid monthly, 474 ; part of
the militia of, ordered to Ticon-
deroga, 629; rangers in, disband-
ed, ii. 72.
Charlotte Precinct, torles in, i. 83 ;
officers of militia of, 136, 142, 164.
Charlotte, sloop, bound for Jam-
aica with flour from New York,
1.128.
Charlotte, transport, captured, i.
418.
Charlton, John, 1. 256.
Charter, Casper, i. 34.
Charter, Frederick, i. 31.
Charter, Isaac, i. 34.
Chase, Benjamin, i. 50, 413.
Chase, Caleb, i. 18 ; ii. 345.
Chase, Charles, 1. 393.
Chase, Gideon, ii. 340.
Chase, Henry, petitions of, i. 432,
465; referred to the New York
convention, 466 ; petitions for a
trialor discharge, 475.
Chase, Herman, i. 28.
Chase, Mr., 1. 202.
Chase, Seth, information against,
i. 527, 528; mentioned, 529.
Chatelaln, John Francis, 1. 55.
Chatfleld, Henry, 1. 55.
Chatfleld, John, i. 55, 56, 401.
Chatfleld, Lewis, 1. 55.
Chatfleld, Thomas, 1. 15.
Chatham, lord, his sentiments on
American afl'airs, 1. 2.
Chatnel, Christopher, 11. 356.
Chattalin, Francis, 1. 400.
Chatterton, Peter, 1. 82.
Chatterton hill, Whiteplaius, bat-
tle of, 1. 542.
Cheafy, Atherton, 1. 197.
Chedel, Asa, ii. 141.
Cheeseman, Jacob, i. 107, 117; ii. 40;
captain, i. 166 ; ii. 29, 43.
Cheesman, Joseph, i. 290, 317 ; lieu-
tenant, ii. 27.
Cheesman, Robert, 1. 291.
Chember, Josua, i. 82.
Cherry Valley, petition of in-
habitants of, i. 375; sulphur re-
ported to be found near, 11. 98,
104; flint stones omlered to be
procured at, 106.
Cheshire, Jeremiah, 11. 353.
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Chesley, John, 11. 353.
Chester (Or. Co.), militia officers
of, 1. 144; militia of Orange and
Ulster ordered to, 548.
Chester (Pa,), account of an en-
gagement with two men-of-war
near, 1. 303.
Chever, Ezak N., commissary of
ordnancestores, i. 562; makes a
requisition for arms and am-
munition, 636.
Chichester, Ebenesjer, i. 52.
Chichester, Eliphelet, 1. 50.
Chichester, Isaac, 1. 497.
Chichester, Silvanus, 1. 51 .
Chichester, Timothy, 1. 52.
Chidohaster, Moses, i. 8.
Chidester, Benjamin, i. 15.
Child, Increase, i. 70, 142, 303; cap-
tain, ii. 32.
Child, John, i. 77, 132, 167, 179, 195,
244.
Childs, Joseph, 1. 289.
Chiles, Peter, confined In jail in
New York, i. 858.
Chllson, Jo.seph, i. 11.
Chip, Joseph, 1. 30.
Chlpp, John, i. 31.
Cliittenden, lleut. Benj., i. 105;
ii. 36, 40, 43.
Chittenden, col. Thomas, Ii. 139.
Choen, Daniel, i. 500.
Chorto, Ledgare, i. 70.
Chrissey, John. i. 158.
Christian, Zachariah, 1. 468.
Christie, James, 1. 9, 237.
Christon, Stephanas, i. 227.
Christopher, Andrles, 11. 347.
Christopher, Baent, i. 96, 315.
Olirlstoplier, 'William, 1. 99.
Christy, John, ii. 301, 353.
Chuohell, John, i. 84.
Church, Adam, ii. 192.
Church, Timothy, i. 230.
Churchell, John. 1. 85.
Churchell, Robert, 1. 77.
Cifert, Cristian, i. 248.
Cimber, William, 1. 85.
Cimble, George, 1. 11.
Cinkade, Moses, i. 248.
Cinnecom, Elisha, i. 66.
Circular letter of the New York
committee, calling a Provincial
Congress, 1. 4.
City Island (N. Y.), British men-
of-war oH; 1. 463; ii. 119.
Clack, John, i. 275.
Claghorn, James, 1. 114.
Clannon, Samuel, 1. 105.
Clapp, Benjamin, 1. 85.
Clapp, Gilbert, 1. 79.
Clapp, John, 1. 85.
Clapp, Thomas, i. 85.
Clapsaddle, Tinus, 1. 125.
Clark, Alexander, i. 289.
Clark, Anthony, schoolmaster
near Goshen, enlists men for
the British, i. 345 ; a tory, 351 ;
ordered arrested, 352; arrested,
353 ; consents to enter the King's
service, 356 ; discharged, 373.
Clark, Benjamin, i. 384.
Clark, captain, 1. 439; 11. 37.
Clark, Cobas D., 1. 7.
Clark, Cornelus, 1. 53, 68, 241.
Clark, Daniel, i. 19, 123.
Clark, Daniel D., Jr., i. 10.
Clark, David, i. 13, 178.
Clark, Ebenezer, i. 148.
Clark, Elisha, 1. 30, 50, 155, 411, 412.
Clark, Ephraim, i. 13.
Clark, George, 11. 338.
Clarlc, Gershom, i. 13, 14.
Clarit, Jacobus D., 1. 7.
Clark, Jacob J., appointed ensign,
11.9.
Clark, James, i. 11, 19, 144; lieuten-
ant, ii. 44, 45.
Clark, Jehlel, i. 18.
Clark, Jeremiah, i. 43, 65, 86, 155,
189, 655; elected to New York
Provincial Congress, 201 ; re-
ports the election of Archibald
Little, as 'deputy to the New
York Provincial Congress, 284;
agent for impressing boats, 544.
Clark, ensign Jeremiah, ii. 26, 39,
53 ; lieutenant, 34, 49 ; mention-
ed, 140.
Clark, John, associator of Orange
county, i. 7, 12.
Clark, John, of Suffolk county,
declines signing the associa-
tion, i. 62; resident of Southold,
390, 395.
Clark, John, of Westchester coun-
ty, petition of, i. 130.
Clark, John, a New York tory, i.
260 ; liquor dealer in New York,
290; recruits for the ministerial
army, 333, 334, 356, 302 ; examina-
tion of, 357; a prisoner, .373, 425.
Clark, John, private in captain
O'Hara's company, i. 283.
Clarke, John, sergeant, ii. 77, 78,
338.
Clarke, John Wright, i. 15.
Clarke, Joseph, i. 115, 618.
Clark, Joseph D., i. 9.
Clark, Joshua, 1. 64, 395, 468.
Clark, Josiah, 11. 142.
Clark, Lewis, 1. 18.
Clarke, Ludley, i. 46, 48, 385.
Clark, Martin, i. 17.
Clark, Matthias, 1. 117, 387; lleut.,
ii. 29, 34, 36, 38, 43, 46, 49, 52.
Clark, Mr., prisoners examined
by, ii. 349.
Clarke, Moses, 1. 12, 17.
Clark, Nathan, i. 65, 113, 114, 155,
406 ; ii. 140.
Clark, Nathan, Jr., i. 619.
Clark, Nehemiah, i. 13, 309.
Clark, Ruebin, i. 17, 272, 655.
Clark, Richard, i. 291.
Clark, Samuel, 1. 18, 123, 411, 412;
ii. 113.
Clark, Smith, 1. 13.
Clark, Stephen, i. 17.
Clark, Thomas, 1. 13, 73, 204, 467;
ii. 179.
Clark, ThunisD., 1. S.
Clark, William, 1. 16, 46, 48, 57, 72,
142, 250, 269, 272, 384; his o-yidenoo
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against Stephen Fountain, 331 ;
ordered to take Jonatlian Baker
and Steplien Fountain to New
Haven, 832; recommended to
be captain, 835; lieutenant, 496.
Clark, William, Jr., i. 46, 57.
Clarke's farm (N. Y.), the British
propose to land at, i. 372.
Clarkson, David, 1. 41, 86, 162; cash
paid to, 4S2.
Clarkson, David, Jr., 1. 261, 262.
Clarkson, Matthew, applies for a
commission in the New York
continentals, i. 236.
Clarkstown, militia officers of, i.
224 ; continental currency re-
fused to be taken at, 604.
Clarwater, Frederick, i. 227.
Clarwater, Isaac, 1. 227.
Clarwater, Jacob, i. 227.
Clarwater, Josep, 1. 227.
Clarwater, Thomas, i. 227. (See
Klaarwaier,)
Clary, Justice, 1. 202.
Class, John, i. 315.
Classe, Peter, i. 523.
Classes. (See Exempts.)
Clans, colonel, 1. 583.
Claverack, delegates from, i. 65;
militia officers of, 172, 173 ; com-
mittee of, 324; militia called
out to suppress insurrection,
505; petition of the committee
of, 583; proceedings of commit-
tee against col. Van Alen of, 659.
Clawater, Martin, ii. 353.
Clay, Ephraim, i. 230.
Clay, James, 1. *98 ; chairman of
the committee of safety for the
counties of Gloucester and
Cumberland, il. 141; letter of,
to the committee of Putney, 143 ;
mentioned, 148.
Clayes, ensign Peter, letter of, to
general Washington, i. 305.
Cleark, Ellas, i. 11.
Cleavland, Ezra, 1. 76.
Cleavland, Josiah, 1. 70. (See
C^veland.)
Oleeves, Biah, 1. 390.
Cleeves, David, i. 64, 389.
Cleeves, Jedediah, 1. 63, 396.
Cleeves, Joshua, 1. 64, 390. (See
Cleves.)
Clem, Mary, 1. 287, 289.
Clemens, justice, il. 87.
Clemens, Moses, evidence of, ii.
87. (See Clements.)
Clement, Lewis, arrested, i. 131.
Clement, Stephen, 1. 186, 215.
Clements, Jacob, ii. 358.
Clements, Thomas, 1. 73.
Clenfients, Tobias, 1. 73.
Clergy, excluded from civil offi-
ces, i. 553.
(Cleveland, Ichabod, 1. 49, 60, 392.
Cleveland, Joseph, i. 49, 60, 392.
(See Cleavland.)
Cleves, Benalah M., 1. 64.
Cleves, Joshua, Jr., 1. 63. (See
Cleeves.)
CUne, Francis, 1. 9, 299.
Cline, John, i. 70.
Cline, Petre, 1. 275. (See Clyn;
Klyn.)
Clint, John, trial of, 11. 197 ; sen-
tenced to death, 198.
Clinton, Charles, i. 21 ; elected to
N. Y. prov. convention, 24.
Clinton, general George, delegate
to the New York provincial
convention, 1. 22; at Kings-
bridge, 475; petition of colonel
Graham and officers to, 477 ; de-
floienoyinhis brigade, 478 ; cash
paid to, 483; mentioned, 544;
letter of New York convention
to, 547; proceedings of the com-
mittee to co-operate with, 548;
diverts the troops left at Fort
Washington, 559; term of the
militia under, expired, 561 ; or-
dered to North Castle, 562; to
detail forcfe to Peekskill, 564;
measures to supply provisions
to the troops of, 572; force sent
to New Jersey under, 573; au-
thorized to carry on a secret ex-
pedition in the county of West-
chester, 578; gen. Gates sends
despatches to, 580; letter of
Isaac Davis to, 693; orders a
court - martial on several sol-
diers, 637 ; letter of, to the con-
vention, 639; letter of general
Washington to, 639; certifies
that Henry G. Livingston has
taken the oath of allegiance to
the United States, 671; recom-
mends lieutenant Lawrence, 11.
6; letter of general Heath to, 14;
letter of, to Robert Yates re-
specting the officers in his brig-
ade, 32; officers of his brigade,
37; ordered to call out the
militia for the defense of the
Highlands, 60 ; recommends
that Samuel Divine be par-
doned, 62 ; orders a court-mar-
tial for trying all persons en-
gaged in levying war against
the State of New York, 120; re-
ferred to, 153, 155, 157, 158 ; orders
out the militia of Ulster and
Orange counties, 176; governor
of the State of New York, 361,
362, 363, 864.
Clinton, general Henry, troops
under his command transferred
from Rhode Island to New Jer-
sey, i. 640 ; gone to England to
take command of the Russian
contingent, 669.
C!linton, James, elected deputy
to the New York provincial
convention, 1. 24; mentioned,
86, 177, 302; colonel, 117, 119,237,
286; ordered to arrest James
Matthews, 352; at Fort Mont-
gomery, 444, 464; Swartwout's
regiment part of the brigade of,
578; referred to, 11. 4, 6, 6, 18, 32,
87, 41, 43, 46, 47, 48, 849, 361, !
brigadier-general, 8, 27; letter
of, to colonel Duboys, 21; return
of officers in his regiment, 32 ;'
Job Babcock serves under, 87.
Clock, Calvin, 1. 408. (See Klock.)
Clogherty, John, 11. 46.
Oopper, Catherine, petition of,
il. 66 ; report In favor of. Ibid.
Clopper, Cornelius, elected to New
York Provincial Congress, 1. 180;
mentioned, 659; closeted with
general Howe, 671 ; makes over
his property to his daughter, 11.
66.
Clopper, Peter, i. 118; 11. 348.
Close, Abraham, joins the minis-
terial army, 1. 546.
Close, Benjamin, joins the minis-
terial army, 1. 646.
Close, John, i. 15.
Close, Jonathan, 1. 69.
(Hose, Odle, i. 619.
Close, Samuel, 1. 66.
Close, Solomon, 1. 205.
(plough, Benjamin, 11. 359.
Clove, Woodbery, 1. 145.
C!lowes, Gerardus, 1. 185.
Clowes, Peter, elected to New
York Provincial Congress, i. 2,
43, 194, 201 ; mentioned, 86, 165.
Clowes, Samuel, i. 185, 202, 218, 255,
341 ; summoned to appear before
the committee on conspiracies,
353.
Clowes, Thomas, 1. 184.
Clowes, Timothy, i. 185.
Cluet, Gerardus, 1. 175.
Cluet, John, Jr., 1. 647.
Clum, Philip, i. 74.
Clum, William, i. 74.
Clut, Pradrick, i. 647.
(31ut, John F., 1. 647.
Clyde, Samuel, i. 123, 124, 376.
Clyn, Jacob, ii. 169.
Clyn, John, i. 36 ; Ii. 169, 192. (See
Cline.)
Coan, Ebenezer, i. 68.
Coate.s, John, i. 81; surgeon to
Dubois' regiment, ii. 6, 9, 50.
Cobham, James, i. 291.
Cochran, Gertrnyd, il. 192.
Cochran, Patrick, ii. 360.
Cochran, Robert, i. 109; In Tryon
county, .509; absent £rom Fort
Dayton, 520; general Schuyler
transmits letter from, 525; rec-
ommended for a, commission,
11. 4 ; certifies to the good con-
duct of captain Eisenlord, 15;
desires to raise a company of
rangers, 16; major In the 3d
battalion, 34; in Elmore's bat-
talion, 61 ; services of, 335 ; peti-
tions for a grant of land at
Crown Point, ibid. ; date of his
commission, 362.
Cochran, Thomas, ii. 339.
Cock, Daniel, i. 184.
Cook, James, i. 449.
Cock, John, i. 122, 123, 146, 158, 185,
216.
Ciock, Lwi, 1. 183,217.
Cock, Mihas, 1. 83.
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Cock, Pen, 1. 185.
Cock, Simeon, 1. 140.
Cock, Stephen, 1. 183, 217.
Cock, Thomas, 1. 184, 217, 243.
Cock, Wimam, i. 129, 184, 217;
regrets having opposed the elec-
tion of delegates at Oysterbay,
213.
Cocklate, Daniel' 1. 8.
Cockle, John, i. 181.
Cockran, William, i. 202.
Cocksackie, delegates from, 1. 65.
Cod, dried, exported, i. 180.
Coddington, Joseph, i. 37, 38, 194.
Codwise, Christopher, recom-
mended for a captaincy, ii. 12 ;
lieutenant, 27, 34 ; captain, 46,
49, 52.
Coe, Benjamin, i. 9, 40, 181 ; money
advanced to, 488; captain of
minute men, 558.
Coe, Daniel,!. 8.
Coe, Daniel, Jr., 1. 9; ensign of
minute men, 558.
Coe, Isaac, i. 8.
Coe, John, 1. 7, 40, 43, 86, 106, 181,
257; deputy chairman of the
south district of Orange county,
ii. 163.
Coe, John J., i. 9.
Coe, Jonathan, 1. 40, 181.
Coe, Matthew, i. 7.
Coe, Robert, i. 40, 181.
Coe, Samuel, 1. 8, 40.
Coelman, Richard, 1. 15.
Coffin, Caleb, i. 19.
Coffin, George, petition of, i. 209.
Cogan, John, ii. 339.
Cogg, John W., i. 9.
Coggeshall, James, 1. 340, 371, 373.
Coit, colonel Samuel, arms and
accoutrements ordered to be
delivered to, i. 476.
Colbraith, Henry, recommended
for a commission, 11. 4.
Colbox, Andrew, i. 75.
Colden, , visits New York un-
der the name of Thompson, i.
674, 673.
Colden, Cadwallader, Jr., protest
of, against the election of dele-
gates to the N. Y. prov. con-
vention, i. 22; petition of, 456;
confined to the limits of his
farm, 457; proceedings against,
660, 661, 662; parole of, 663; a son
of, said to have conducted lady
Johnson to New York, 674, 675.
Colden, Cadwallader C, 1. 164.
Colden, David, 1. 183, 202, 217, 341 ;
summoned to appear before
the committee on conspiracies,
353.
Colden, J., i. 601.
Colden, major, tories consult
with, ii. 114.
Colden, Richard, 1. 341.
Coldens, the, to be rewarded, i. 1.
Cole, Abraham, i. 80.
,Cole, Andrew, i. 7.
Cole, Barnabas, i. 73.
Cole, Benjamin, 1. 11.
Cole, Cornelius, Jr., 1. 27.
Cole, Daniel, 1. 6, 83.
Cole, Eleazer, i. 86.
Cole, Elias, i. 82.
Cole, Garet, i. 7.
Cole, Hugh, i. 37, 144.
Cole, lohabod, i. 50.
Cole, Isaac, i. 7, 80.
Cole, Israel, 1. 36.
Cole, Jacob, 1. 9, 10, 11, 72, 82, 236,
246.
Cole, Jacob, Jr., i. 80.
Cole, Johannis, 1. 7, 80, 500.
Cole, John J., 1.72.
Cole, John P., i. 82.
Cole, Myndert, i. 82.
Cole, Peter, Jr., 1. 26.
Cole, Petrus, i. 6, 81.
Cole, Philip, ii. 347.
Cole, Samuel, i. 11, 144.
Cole, Seman S., i. 80.
Cole, Thaddeus, 1. 14, 46, 57, 386.
Cole, Thomas, i. 37 ; ensign, 11. 39.
Cole, Tunis, ii. 343.
Cole, 'Wllhelmus, i. 6.
Colebraith, John, evidence of, 11.
203.
Colebraith, lieut. William, Ii. 31.
Colee, Aron, 1. 196.
Coleman, Asahel, i. 13.
Coleman, Benjamin, i. 415.
Coleman, Caleb, i. 13.
Coleman, Daniel, i. 11.
Cooleman, Jacob, i. 13.
Coleman, John, i. 7, 236, 237.
Coleman, Jonathan, i. 12.
Coleman, Joseph, i. 12, 18, 40, 123;
ii. 113.
Coleman, Silas, 1. 14, 190.
Coleman, Thomas, 1. 13, 17.
Coleman, William, 1. 29. (See
CoelTnan.)
Coleraine (Ireland), Richard
Lloyd, mayor of, i. 87.
Coles, Hubert, 1. 217.
Coles, Joseph, i. 181.
Coles, lieutenant, ii. 27.
Coles, Robert, 1. 184.
Coley, Joseph, i. 159.
Colgan, Fleming, a tory, i. 346.
Colgan Thomas, 1. 260 ; a tory, 346.
Colister, Thomas, i. 316.
Collans, Joshua, i. 616.
Collar, Conrad, ii. 346.
Collard, John, i. 135.
College, N. Y., parson Vardill ap-
pointed professor in, his salary,
1.1.
Collett, John, captain in the
"Loyal Fensible Americans,"
1. 298.
Collier, George, exchanged, ii. 364.
Collier, Peter, 1. 53, 294. (See Cbl-
yer; CoolyeR.)
Collin, lieut. -col. Thomas, com-
missioner from Delaware for
the regulation of prices, ii. 55, 57.
Collings, Joseph, i. 15.
Collings, Thomas, i. 16.
CoUingwood, Richard, i. 14;
sworn in by tories, 334.
Collins, captain, sent in search
of tories, 11. 201 ; arrests tories,
203.
Collins, Charles, one of general
Howe's protections sent to, 1.
664.
Collins, Daniel, account of, i. 645.
Collins, David, i. 76.
Collins, Edward, examination of,
i. 588.
Collins, lieut. Hezekiah, I. 83.
Collins, John, 1. 76, 127; ii. 346.
Collins, Nehemiah, i. 215.
Collins, S. A., a soldier in colonel
Livingston's regiment, i. 588.
Collins, Tyrannus, 1. 175.
Collit, Jacob, 1. 267.
Collson, Andrew, 1. 75.
Colly, Dennis, i. 14.
Colman, Israel, ii. 338.
Colnaan, Mlcah, i. 13.
Colman, Nathaniel, i. 18.
Coloney, Michel, 1. 75.
Coltman, William, i. 228.
Colton, Lemuel, 11. 142.
Colupland, John, 1. 68.
Colver, Elish, 1. 69, 79.
Colver, Nathaniel, i. 65.
Colvln, James, i. 498.
Colvin, John, i. 68.
Colwell, Harvey, i. 217.
Colyer, Abraham, i. 271.
Combs, George, 1. 64, 158, 179.
Combs, Henry, i. 52.
Combs, John, i. 215.
Combs (Comesj, Solomon, i. 650;
ii. 1S8 ; petitions of, 69, 78, 79, 120 ;
arrested, 75; examination of, 77,
79; mentioned, 352.
Combs, Thomas, i. 24. (See
Coombes.)
Comfort, Benjamin, i. 28.
Comfort, Jacob, i. 23.
Comfort, Robert, i. 25.
Comfort, Walter, i. 28.
Commings, John, i. 8.
Commins, John, i. 513; tories
meet at the house of, 515, 516;
mentioned, 523.
Commission of Matthew Van
Keuren, i. 166; of Isaac Hege-
man, 166.
Commissions to be held during
pleasure, i. 553.
Commissioners for Indian affairs
recommended to be appointed,
and their duties, 1. 645 ; for the
regulation of prices, minutes
of, 11. 55; report of, 57; of se-
questration, ordered to deliver
up certain property belonging
to Catherine Clopper, 66.
Committee of safety, appointed,
i. 203; revived, 560; recom-
mended to be organized in each
county, 11. 131.
Common Sense, Answer to,
burned on the coinraions in
New York, i. 273; Answer to,
published in Philadelphia, 281.
Compton, John, 1. 74.
Compton, Obadlah, il. 349.
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Comten, Jacop, i. 16.
Comteu, "Willera, i. 16.
Conoham, Arche, 1. 16.
Coneklin, Abraham, i. 6, 8, 10, 37,
56, 403.
Conoklin, captain, 1, 439; 11. 120,
ConcMin,
Coucklin,
ConcUlin,
497, 615.
Concklln,
77, 263, 3S
(Joncklin,
Concklin,
Ooncklln,
Concklln,
Concklin,
Concklin,
Concklin,
Ezekiel, i. 10, 50.
Higglns, 1. 19.
Isaac, i. 10, 52, 56, 136,
John, 1. 10, 49, 52, 60, 63,
12, 396, 496.
Kasparus, i. 6.
Lemuel, i. 18, 123.
Lewis, i. 10.
Lewis, Jr., i. 10.
Maichel, 1. 8.
Matthew, 1. 77, 263.
Nicholas, 1. 10 ; pass to.
Conklin, Thomas, testifies as to
the character of John Williams,
ii. 86.
Conoklin, William, i. 8, 10, 15, 19,
65, 263, 400. (See Conkling.)
Conokling, Epenetus, 1. 138, 277.
Concky, Jo.shua, i. 474; captain,
his rangers disbanded, 11. 72.
Condon, David, 11. 346.
Cone, Lemuel, i. 458.
Conery, Nicholas, sells powder
supposed to be from the Asia
man-of-war, 1. 350.
Coney, Joseph, i. 204.
Conference of a committee of con-
tinental congress with commit-
tee of provincial congress, notes
of a, i. 228.
Confession of faith of inhabitan ts
of Hempstead, i. 38.
Conger, Benjamin, i. 68.
Conger, David, 1. 248.
Conger, Job, 1. 74.
Conger, John, 1. 248.
Conger, lleut., recruiting at Al-
bany, i. 525.
Conger, Samuel, 1. 69.
Congress, continental, meeting
of, to be prevented, 1. 2; case of
Mr. Rivington referred to, 88;
memorial of Robert and John
Murray to, 93 ; letter of N. Y.
prov. congress to, on the sub-
ject of raising troops, 103; com-
missions Mr. Fleming to be
deputy adjutant-general, 147;
letter of N. Y. prov. congress to',
205; notes of a conference be-
tween the commltee of the pro-
vincial congress and a com-
mittee of, 228 ; torles of Queens
county ordered to attend, 235;
letter to one of the delegates in,
249; New York delegates In,
not authorized to vote for In-
dependence, 320; pay of the
members of the State of New
York to, 605; increased to eight
dollars a day, 606 ; recommends
the appointment of commis-
sioners for the regulation of
prices in the several States, ii.
56; apportions the number of
officers to be attached to each
of the continental companies,
61 ; authorized the raising of six-
teen additional regiments, 70.
Congress, New York Provincial,
call for a, 1. 3, 4 ; president of, 12 ;
delegates to, from Albany co.,
64, 191; Charlotte, 65; Cumber-
land, 97, 197, 201 ; Dutchess, 41, 67.
190; Kings, 41, 89; New York,
180; Orange, 189, 201 ; Queens, 90,
97, 180 ; Suffolk, 187 ; Tryon, 101,
190; Ulster, 189; Westchester, 64;
association signed by the mem-
bers of the, 85, 86 ; request that
deputies be elected from Tryon
county, 91; raise troops, 103;
letter of, to gov. Trumbull, 130 ;
objects to the introduction of
troops without their consent,
228; recommend the inhabit-
ants of Queens county to organ-
ize themselves Into regiments,
304; address to inhabitants of
New York from, 374. (See Con-
veiUion, iV. K)
Congress, ship, provisions requir-
ed for, 1. 635; petition of the
shipwrights and joiners em-
ployed on, 657.
Conine, Cornelius, i. 51, 174. (See
Conyn,)
Conite, Conrade, 11. 353.
Conkey, Joshua, 1. 65.
Conking, David, i. 378.
Conklin, , ii. 85.
Conklin, Jesse, i. 52.
Conkling, Alexander, i. 52.
Conkling, Ananias, i. 50, 403.
Conkling, Ananias, Jr., i. 50.
Conkling, Benjamin, 1. 52, 56, 63,
389; ii. 195.
Conkling, Cornelius, Jr., 1. 52.
Conkling, Daniel, i. 49, 55, 60, 120,
151, 388, 400.
Conkling, David, i. 51, 60, 392 ; ii.
195.
Conkling, David, Jr., i. 49, 60.
Conkling, Edward, i. 50, (56, 120,
302, 402, 416; lieutenant, ii. 15, 32,
35, 50, 52, 164.
Conkling, Ebenezer, 1. 51.
Conkling, Eleazer, 1. 55, 401.
Conkling, Ellas, i. 55, 401.
Conkling, Ellsha, 1. 56, 402.
Conkling, Elkanah, i. 51.
Conkling, Ezra, i. 50.
Conkling, Gamaliel, 1. 54, 398.
Conkling, Hubbart, 1. 51.
Conkling, Israel, 1. 60, 52, 496.
Conkling (Concklin), Jacob, 1. 6,
18, 42, 43, 49, 58, 54, 56, 60, 131, 231,
272, 277, 278, 302, 392, 400; il. 195;
ensign, 15, 32.
Conkling, Jacob, Jr., 1. 56.
Conkling, Jedediah, 1. 56, 402.
Conkling, Jeremiah, 1. 55, 50, 85.
Conkling, Jeremiah, 1. 401, 402, 404.
Conkling, Jeremiah, 3d, 1. 400.
Conkling, Joel, 1. 47, 48.
Conkling, John, Jr., i. 60, 392.
Conkling, Jonah, i. 51
Conkling, Jonathan, i. 392,415,496.
Conkling, Jonathan, Jr., i. 49, 60,
392.
Conkling, Joseph, 1. 5, 8, 10, 50, 51,
60, 64, 309, 379, 392, 403, 485.
Conkling, Jo.seph, Jr., i. 50, 403.
Conkling, Luther, 1. 309.
Conkling, Mulford, i. 56, 403.
Conkling, Mulford, Jr., 1. 56.
Conkling, Nathan, 1. 55, 63, 77, 389,
401; 11.30,36,195.
Conkling, Nathan, Jr., I. 56.
Conkling, Nathan, 3d, i. 56, 401.
Cqnkling, Philip, i. 51, 105, 138;
2d lieutenant, 11. 41.
Conkling, Piatt, i. 60; colonel, 134.
Conkling, Richard, Jr., i. 50.
Conkling, Ruth, i. 401.
Conkling, Samuel, 1. 47, 48, 50, 55,
66, 120, 332, 386, 402.
Conkling, Shadrach, i. 62.
Conkling, Silvanus, 1. 50, 302; en-
sign, ii. 15, 32, 53, 164 ; lieutenant,
35,49.
Conkling, Sineus, i. 56, 402.
Conkling, Stephen, 1. 12.
Conkling, Thomas, of Suffolk co.,
1. 50, 63, 378, 390; parole of, 1. 490.
Conkling, Thomas, Jr., 1. 51, 62.
Conkling, Timothy, 1. 50.
Conkling, Timothy, Jr., 1. 50.
Conkling, William, Jr., 1. 55.
Conkling, Zebulon, 1. 56, 402.
Conkling, Zephaniah, i. 48, 386.
Conkling, Zophar, 1. 497. (See
OaTKklin.)
Conley, Pat., 1. 26.
Conn, William, 1. 50.
Connecticut, paper manufactured
in, 1. 89 ; raid into New York by
a party from, 205; carpenters
from, work at lower wages than
those of New York, 254; salt-
petre required fi-om, 464; troops
of, plunder inhabitants of West-
chester county, 536, 541, 564;
troops of, provision made for
the sick of the, 539; Frederick
Philips removed to, 540; James
Jauncey sent prisoner to, 555;
militia of, refuse to defend
Westchester county, 563; called
on to defend the passes In the
Oblong, 573; mUitia, under gen.
Heath, strength of, 623; militia,
to be sent near New Roohelle,
627; a number of the inhabit-
ants of, accept British pro-
tections, 670 ; address of Whig
refugees of Suffolk co., N. Y.,
In, 11. 68; counterfeit money cir-
culating In, 91 ; bills of, counter-
feited, ibid. ; Joseph Aplin prac-
tices law in, 362. iSeeMegiments.)
Connelly, Arthur, petitions for
the reprieve of Job Babcook
and John Williams, 11. 134.
Connelly, John, Ii. 356, 360.
Connelly, William, 11. 860. (See
Connoly.)
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Conner, Hugh, 1. 251.
Conner, Jacobus, i. 34, 227.
Conner, John, i. 70, 85, 227.
Conner, Richard, elected delegate
to N. Y. Provincial Congress,
1. 42; mentioned, 86, 106.
Conner, Samuel, i. 289.
Conner, Timothy, 1. 115.
Conner, William, 1. 63, 227.
Connery, Nicholas, i. 267.
Connery, Samuel, i. 267.
Connewey, Cornelius, 1. 226. (See
Conway.)
Connoly, Michael, i. 30; lieuten-
ant, hearer of despatches from
general Clinton to the N. Y.
convention, 639.
Connor, Bryan, i. 287.
Conorr, Dorlin, Jr., i. 77.
Conroys, William, 1. 164.
Conry, Michael, i. 299.
Conspiracy, John Andrews offers
to give information respecting
a, against general Washington,
I. 334 ; minutes of the commit-
tee to detect conspiracies, 340;
lately discovered, information
respecting the, 371 ; proceedings
of the committee on, 660 ; com-
missioners of, report that cer-
tain persons refuse to take the
oath of allegiance, ii. 333.
Constable, Abraham, 1. 34.
Constable, Abraham, Jr., i. 34.
Constable, John, i. 34.
Constitution of the State of
New York, minutes of the
committee on forming a, i.
552; necessity of forming, 647,
649 ; remarks on the, 679 ; pub-
lished, ii. 97.
Contine, captain, ii. 37.
Continental troops, a number of,
enlist in the King's service, i.
358. (See Regiments.)
Contraband stores, information
respecting, 1. 293.
Convention of delegates from the
New Hampshire grants, decla-
ration of, i. 154.
Convention, N. Y. Provincial,
election of delegates to, i. 2, 3,
19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 39, 40, 41, 42; re-
solve to pay the representatives
of counties occupied by the
enemy, 661; address to their
constituents by the, 565; gen.
Washington complains that
some of the clothing for his
army has been appropriated by
the, 592; sitting at Kingston,
636; members of, ordered to
attend on pain of being con-
sidered deserters, 650. (See
Con^iress, N. Y. Pramncial.)
Conway, Cornells, Jr., 1. 30.
Conway, Jacobus, i. 36.
Conway, John, 1. 34 ; ii. 346.
Conway, Nicholas, i. 288. (See
Coneway.)
Couwell, .Solomon, 1. 14.
Conyers, Jacob, 1. 32.
Conyn, Casparus, i. 173.
Conyn, lieut. Philip, ordered on
recruiting service, 1. 504; men-
tioned, ii. 34, 44, 45, 49, 52.
Cook, Able, i. 497.
Cook, Abraham, i. 59, 415.
Cook, Burnet, i. 59.
Cook, Daniel, Jr., 1. 29.
Cook, David, I. 58, 414.
Cook, Ellas, i. 59, 416.
Cook, Ellas, Jr., 1. 59, 416.
Cook, Enoch, 1. 204.
Cook, George, petition of, i. 112;
mentioned, 316.
Cook, governor, I. 492.
Cook, James, I. 59, 413.
Cook, Joab, I. 76 ; 2d lleut., II. 44.
Cook, John, 1. 59, 66, 84, 416.
Cook, John, Jr., 1. 59.
Cook, Jonathan, I. 59, 408.
Cook, Mary, i. 400.
Cook, Mitehel, 1. 59, 416.
Cook, Neathan, i. 24, 76.
Cook, Oliver, I. 230.
Cook, Robert, i. 24, 00, 119.
Cooke, Samuel, i. 77; surgeon, ii.
30, 41, 42.
Cook, Severinus, i. 124.
Cook, Silas, 1. 58.
Cook, Simeon, i. 75.
Cook, Simeon, Jr., 1. 75.
Cook, Stephen, I. 69.
Cook, Sylvanus, 1. 58.
Cook, William, 1. 15; Ii. 354
Cookley, John, ii. 359.
Cookseur, Daniel, I-. 29.
Cool, Cornelius, I. 36.
Cool, Cornelius, Jr., i. 36.
Cool, George, i. 66.
Cool, Simon, Jr., 1, SO.
Cooley, Abraham, 1. 15, 151.
Cooley, Daniel, Jr., i. 11.
Cooley, David, i. 11.
Cooley, David, Jr., 1. 11.
Cooley, Francis, i. 287, 291.
Cooley, Isaac, i. 12, 13.
Cooley, John, i. 169.
Cooley, Nathaniel, i. 11.
Cooley, Samuel, i. 11.
Cooley, William, i. 289.
Coolyerr, Jonathan, I. 11. (See
Collier.)
Coombes, Nathaniel, i. 215.
Coombes, Samuel, 1. 216.
Coombes, Thomas, i. 183, 215.
Coomes, John, 1. 185.
Coomes, Nathaniel, 1. 182.
Coomes, William, 1. 186. (See
Combs.)
Coon, Matthew, i. 73.
Coons, Peter, 1. 152.
Cooper, Abraham, I. 28, 59, 382, 407.
Cooper, Albard, I. 8.
Cooper, Ananias, 1. 58, 67, 80, 416,
628.
Cooper, Benjamin, I. 59, 4ff7.
Cooper, Caleb, 1. 60, 409.
Cooper, Cornelius, 1. 7; ii. 86, 87.
Cooper, David, i. 58, 414.
Cooper, David, Jr., 1. 58.
Cooper, doctor, to be bishop In
America, 1. 1.
Cooper, Ellas, 1. 59, 408.
Cooper, Ezekiel, i. 77, 78, 106; lieu-
tenant, promoted In Canada, Ii.
5, 47 ; in service on the Mohawk,
Ibid.; recommended, 27; cap-
tain, 30, 31 ; 1st lieutenant, 43.
Cooper, Gilbert, 1. 211, 237, 443;
Ii. 92.
Cooper, Jacob, I. 8.
Cooper, James, i. 251.
Cooper, Jeremiah, 1. 84.
Cooper, John, deposition of, 1. 208 ;
testifies to the characters of
John Williams and Job Bab-
cook, Ii. 86, 87.
Cooper, John, petitions that per-
sons be appointed to investigate
the title to his land in Kinder-
hook, i. 652.
Cooper, John, a refugee from
Long Island, ii. 195.
Cooper, Josiah, 1. 58, 415.
Cooper, Obadiah, Jr., 1. 73.
Cooper, Petrus, deposition of, i.
208.
Cooper, Rud., II. 353.
Cooper, Samuell, 1. 60, 407.
Cooper, Samuell, Jr., I, 407.
Cooper, Silas, I. 68, 414.
Cooper, Stephen, i. 404.
Cooper, Stephen, Jr., i. 56, 404.
Cooper, Thomas, 1. 16, 59, 243, 416;
ii. 357.
Cooper, Thomas, Jr., 1. 59.
Cooper, Thunis, i. 262, 284 ; seizes
counterfeit money, ii. 92.
Cooper, William, i. 50.
Cooper, WlUvart, i. 8.
Cooper, Zebulon, i. 60, 410; 11. 195
Cooper, Zopher, i. 60, 407.
Coopers, exempted from militiii
duty, i. 510, 532.
Coopman, John, i. 77.
Coote, sir Eyre, i. 155.
Cope, Joseph, i. 19.
Copeman, Abraham, i. 124.
Coper, Matthew, i. 58.
Coper, Thomas, i. 409.
Coper, Willem, i. 16.
Copp, John, appointed captain,
ii. 4 ; instructions furnished to,
5; removed to Van Schaaick's
regiment, 10; requests a com-
mission In one of the New York
regiments, 16 ; captain, 26, 31, 44,
48 ; referred to as lieutenant, 38.
43 ; captain in Nicholson's regi-
ment, 51.
CoppernoU, Richard, i. 124.
Coram, militia officers of, i. 272.
Corbey, William, a New York
tory, 1. 344 ; a tavern keeper, 351
356; a prisoner, 373.
Corbin, David, ii. 340.
Corey, Abijah, 1. 49, 60, 389.
Corey, Abraham, i. 49, 60.
Corey, Benjamin, 1. 15, 68.
Corey, Braddock, i. 50, 416.
Corey, Elnathan, 1. 11.
Corey, Jasper, i. 389.
Corey, Joshua, i. 13.
Corey, Jessher, I. 64.
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Corey, John, i. 13.
Corey, Samuel, 1. 77.
Coriolanus, parson VardlU writes
under the signature of, i. 1.
Corklns, Joseph, i. 131.
Corkrone, Andrew, i. 73.
Corlies, John, a tory, i. 432.
Corlogh, Olaus, i. 10.
Cormac, Anannias, i. 66.
Cormethe, David, i. 58.
Corn, exported, i. 129, 130.
Corne, Peggy, ii. 172. (See Corney.)
Cornel, Timothy, i. 185, 215.
Cornelison, Hendrick, ii. 359,
Cornelison, Michal, 1. 5.
Cornelius, Jonathan, i. 186, 216.
Cornelius, Moses, i. 186, 216.
Cornell, Benjamin, i. 183.
Cornell, Charles, i. 181, 216.
Cornell, Edward, i. 182.
Cornell, Elijah, i. 183, 216.
Cornell, Gillian, i. 181.
Cornell, Henry, i. 73.
Cornell, James, i. 184.
Cornell, Jesse, 1. 67.
Cornell, John, i. 40, 71, 84, 183.
Cornell, Richardus, i. 82.
Cornell, Samuel, 1. 73, 76, 185.
Cornell, Samuel Mott, 1. 186.
Cornell, Stephen, 1. 182.
Cornell, Sylvester, i. 216.
Cornell, Thomas, i. 72, 75, 184, 185,
202, 215, 341 ; on board the Duch-
ess of Gordon, 366.
Cornell, Wm., i. 76, 183, 185, 215, 216.
Cornell, "William (3d), i. 181
Cornell, "Whitehead, i. 185. (See
Oymwell.')
Cornet, Serjeant, i. 343.
Corney, Peter, 1. 188, 341; sum-
moned to appear before the
committee on conspiracies, 369;
desires a continuance of his
parole, 11. 17; assigns his prop-
erty to Dennis Kenedy, his son-
in-law, 171 ; effects of, sold, 172^
Cornish, Benjamin, 1. 40, 181. ""^
Cornish, Richard, i. 287.
Cornwall, meeting for theelection
of delegates at, i. 2; names of
the signers and non-signers of
the general association in, 13-17 ;
nomination of militia officers
by the committee of, 145, 146;
officers of minute men in, 160 ;
militia officers of, 257, 272 ; elec-
tion of delegate to New York
Provincial Congress from, 284;
proceedings of committee of,
against tories, 334.
Cornwall (Cornwell), Asplnwell,
1.257; 11.47; recommended for a
commission, 13; lieutenant, 27.
Cornwall, David, ii. 337.
Cornwall, Samuel, i. 73.
Cornwall, Thomas, 1. 202.
Cornwallis, lord, commands the
British troops in New Jersey, i.
671.
Cornwell, Martin, i. 72, 142, 250.
Cornwell, "William, 1. 216.
Coroners, how appointed, 1. 553.
Coroy, Nicholas, i. 288.
Corpornall, Adam, ii. 338.
Corseboom, David, 1. 217.
Corsen, Cornelius, i. 274.
Oorser, Isaac, 1. 135.
Corser, Isaac, Jr., 1. 135.
Corson, Benjamin, i. 6.
Corson, Richard, i. 64, 274.
Oortelye, George, i. 500.
Cortelyou, Aaron, elected dele-
gate to provincial congress, 1. 42 ;
mentioned, 86.
Corten, Thomas, 1. 98.
Cortlant. (See Van Oortlandt.)
Cortland manor, petition of in-
habitants of, i. 473 ; list of tories
in, 485; members of the com-
mittee for, 632; proceedings of
the committee of, ii. 63 ; census
of, 363.
Cortreght, Sylvester, 1. 6.
Cortright, Edward, 1. 146.
Cortrlght, John, 1. 146.
Cortright, Moses, 1. 160. (See Kort-
right.)
Corwethe, Burnett, i. 58. (See
CarwUhe.)
Corwln, Daniel, 1. 63, 394.
Corwin, David, i. 61, 395, 396.
Corwin, David, Jr., i. 62.
Corwin, Eli, 1. 63.
Corwin, Hennery, 1. 63, 396.
Corwin, Jacob, i. 63.
Corwin, James, i. 49, 60, 892.
Corwin, Jedediah, i. 390.
Corwin, Jeremiah, i. C3, 396.
Corwin, John, 1. 61, 62, 395.
Corwin, Jonathan, i. 61, 389, 394.
Corwin, Josepli, i. 394.
Corwin, Joshua, i. 63, 394.
Corwin, Mathias, 1. 61, 63, 395.
Corwin, Mathias, Jr., i. 396.
Corwin, Nathaniel, i. 61, 69, 389,
394.
Corwin, Peter, i. 392.
Corwin, Samuel, 1. 61, 389.
Corwin, Samuel, Jr., i. 60.
Corwin, Silas, i. 64, 389.
Corwin, Silas, Jr., 1. 64.
Corwin, Stephen, 1. 61.
Corwin, Timothy, 1. 14, 64, 390.
Corwin, Timothy, Jr., 1. 64.
Corwin, widow, i. 390.
Corwithe, David, 1. 413.
Corwithe, John, i. 413, 416.
Cory, Abraham, i. 500.
Coshecton, militia officers of, 1.
207.
Cosman, John, examination of,
ii. 79. (See Cousman; Oosman.)
Coseter, Cornelius S., requests his
fulling miller to be exempted,
1. 630.
Cott, Gabriel, i. 184.
Cott, Nicholas, Jr., 1. 184.
Cotter, James, 11. 856.
Cotton, Gllbond, 1. 28.
Cotton, Isack, 1. 73.
Couch, captain, of Bradley's regi-
ment, 1. 589.
Couenhouven, Adrian, 1. 85. (See
OowenJioven.)
Council of appointment, pro-
posed manner of selecting the,
1. 552, 553.
Counterfeit money, two soldiers
committed for passing, i. 324.
Counterfeiters, examination of,
i. 295; warrant for the arrest of,
499 ; affidavits respecting, 11. 91.
Counterfeiting carried on on
board the ship Duchess of Gor-
don, 1. 366. (See Currency.)
Countersigns of tories, 1. 529.
Countryman (Cuntreman), Fred-
erick, i. 638; a prisoner, ii. 62^ 63.
Coursey, Patrick, 11. 360.
Courtland, lieut.-col., i. 250. (See
Van Cortland.)
Court-martial, on Peter Harris,
i. 558; petition of members of a,
637; on Simon Mabee, U. 83;
John "Williams, 85; Job Bab-
cock, 86; Thomas Barker, 87;
Anthony Hill, 87 ; at Port Mont-
gomery, proceedings of, 120-126 ;
of col. Henry B. Livingston,
153; objections to the trial of
State prisoners by, 181; at Al-
bany, proceedings of, 196.
Courtenay, Francis, ii. 346.
Courts, Mr. Jay opposed to Judges
appointing clerks of, i. 678.
Couse, Honthise, i. 75.
Couse, Jacob, i. 75.
Cous, Gilllrd, i. 19.
Couse, Peter, 1. 75.
Couwenhoven, Nicholas, i. 86, 261 ;
elected to the provincial con-
gress, 90.
Cowenhoven, Nicholas, Jr., i. 261.
(See Couenhoven; Cowenhoven.)
Coventry, Robert, pardon of, ii.
187.
Covert, House, 1. 182.
Covert, James, i. 485.
Covert, Johannis, i. 85, 215, 461.
Covert, Tunis, i. 183, 217.
Covert, Tunis, Jr., 1. 183, 185.
Covert, Tunis (3d), 1. 184.
Covert, "Wat, 1. 184.
Covert, "William, 1. 184, 215, 461.
Coville, Simon, a tory, 1. 529.
Cowen, Thomas, ii. 346.
Cowenhoven, Justice, i. 42.
Cowenhoven, Rem, 1. 42. (See
Couwenhoven^
Cowle, Oliver, 11. 192.
Cowl, Thaddeus, ii. 192.
Cowley, Rebecca, 1. 289.
Cowneck, militia officers of, i. 257 ;
report of committee of, respect-
ing Daniel Kissam, 258 ; Thomas
"WooUey of, committed to pris-
on, 301, 319.
Cox, , 1. 296.
Cox, Benjamin, 1. 6; ii. 141.
Coxe, Daniel, recommends Jo-
seph Aplin, for his loyalty, 11.
362.
Cox, David, i. 32.
Cox, Ebenezer, 1. 123, 190.
Cox, John, i. 9, 76.
Cox. John, Jr., 1. 33.
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Cox, Joseph, i. 129, 315.
Cox, Robert, 11. 346.
Cox, Samuel, 1. 61, 388; captain of
the Charlotte transport, taken
prisoner, 418; examination of,
419.
Cox, T., date of death of, i. 592.
Cox, William A., 1. 32.
Coxsacltey", militia officers of, 1.
174; committee of, 324 ; spirit of
disaffection in, 515.
Coye, Alexander, i. 12.
Coyne, Thomas, sworn in by
tories, 1. 334 ; mentioned, 373.
Cozat, Benjamin, i. 151.
Crabb, Thomas, 1. 452.
Craft, David, 11. 301.
Craft, I. B., 1. 13.
Craft, Joseph T., 1. 40.
Craft, Thomas, i. 84, 141.
Crage (Creag), John, captain of
militia, 1. 24, 25, 119, 164, 207, 265,
283, 358. (See Creig.)
Cragier, John, i. 123. (See Oregier.)
Craig, John, 11. 356.
Cramer, Johannis, 1. 71.
Cram, Petrus, i. 72.
Cramer, Zacharias, 1. 71.
Cranberry inlet, American
schooner Putnam at, 1. 471.
Craneie, Frederick, i. 523.
Craudal, Simeon, i. 37, 38.
Crandall, Laban, i. 75.
Crandell, Amos, i. 74.
Crandell, Joseph, i. 68.
Crandell, Samuel, 1. 88, 72, 74, 82.
Crandell, Samuel, Jr., i. 68, 82.
Crandell, Thomas, i. 172, 247.
Crandle, Benjamin, i. 67.
Crandle, John, i. 68, 74, 83.
Crane, Aaron, sick of small-pox,
1.589.
Crane, colonel, li. 360.
Crane, Daniel, a prisoner, 11. 62, 63.
Crane, David, ii. 67.
Crane, John, lieutenant, ii. 42.
Crane, Jonathan, 1. 132, 152.
Crane, Joseph, 1. 121, 152, 302;
served in Canada, and applies
to be appointed captain of ar-
tillery, 250 ; lieutenant, 11. 43.
Crane, major, 1. 485.
Crane, Stephen, member of the
secret committee of N. J. con-
gress, i. 376.
Crane, Thaddeus, i. 159, 169, 205.
Crane, "William, i. 108 ; lieutenant,
ii. 43.
Crane, Uzal, ii. 67.
Crannel, John, i. 247.
Crannell, Bartholimew, i. 78.
Cranzt, Frederick, 1. 117, 246.
Crary, John, 11. 142.
Crary, Joseph, i. 67.
Crary, lieutenant-colonel, 1. 372.
Craves, Ebenezer, Jr., 1. 68.
Cravens, John, 1. 5.
Crawford, Asa, ii. 353.
Crawford, David, i. 161.
Crawford, Esther, affidavit of,
li. 91.
firawford, George, 1. 132, 146.
Crawford, James, 1. 122, 146, 328,
458.
Crawford, Jane, counterfeit
money passed on, ii. 91.
Crawford, John, i. 632.
Crawford, Joseph, i. 164.
Crawford, Mrs., 1. 583.
Crawford, Samuel, i. 64, 239, 632.
Crawford, Uriah, 1. 17.
Crawford, transport, captured on
her voyage with troops from
Scotland, i. 337.
Creag. (See Orage.)
Creamer (Creames), Belshazar, 1.
299, 373.
Cree, David, i. 224; ii. 46.
Creeble, Jeilis, 1. 513, 523.
Creed, Austin, 1. 78.
Creed, ■William, 1. 181.
Creed, William, Jr., 1. 182.
Cregier, John, i. 287, 289.
Cregier, Martain, 1. 287, 291.
Cregier, Thomas, commander of
the privateer General Putnam,
complaint against, i. 436 ; crew
refuse to serve under, 471. (See
Cragier; Orygier.)
Creig, John, conflned for strik-
ing his lieutenant, 1. 486. (See
Crage.)
Creily, Peter, 11. 337.
Cremer, Wendell, i. 32.
Crillen, William, 1. 288.
Crippell, Henry, petition for par-
don, ii. 162.
Crippen, Benjamin, i. 70.
Crippin, Jabez, 1. 76.
Crispel, Abraham, 1. 36.
Crispel, Anthony, 1. 35; li. 114.
Crispel, Cornelius, 1. 36.
Crispel, Petrus, Jr., 1. 36.
Crispel, Petrus P., 1. i)6.
CrispeU, Benjamin, 1. 35; li. 169.
Crispell, Hendrieus, 1. 35 ; joins a
party of tories, li. 114; confes-
sion of, 123.
Crispell, John J., i. 34.
Crispell, Petrus, 1. 36.
Crispell, Thomas, 11. 114.
Crisis, the, N. Y. convention sub-
scribes' for 1,000 copies of the
second number of, 1. 630.
Crist, widow, i. 255, 335.
Crist, William, i. 164.
Cristeon, John, 11. 345.
Croat, Lewis, i. 125.
Crocker, Samson, 1. 40.
Crofoot, Benjamin, i. 75.
Crofoot, William, 1. 468.
Croft, James, 11. 346.
Croft, John, a tory, ii. 72, 73.
Crokert, Hugh, u. 340.
Crolious, John, 1. 499.
Crolius, William, 1. 129, 318.
Crom, Martin, refuses to take the
oath of allegiance, ii. 333; ban-
ished, 364. (See drum; Krum.)
Crommell, Cobus, i. 124.
Cromwel, John, 1. 262.
Cromwell, Benjamin, 1. 461.
Cromwell, Gerardus, 1. 135.
Cromwell, Thomas, i. 135.
Oronk, Henry, 1. 29.
Cronkhlte, George, i. 74.
Cronkhite, John, 1. 7; ii. 348.
Cronkhlte, Patrick, ii. 348.
Cronkhite, William, killed, 11. 204,
(See Srankj/ie.)
Cronkright, Isack, Jr., 1. 485.
Crook, Benjamin, i. 50, 416.
Crook, Samuel, li. 142.
Crook, William, i. 230.
Crocker, Samson, i. 181.
Crookshanks (Crukshanks), Alex-
ander, ordered arrested, 1. 672;
information against, 673; depo-
sition of, 674; requests to be
admitted to parole, 676 ; deposi-
tion of Hugh Deniston respect-
ing, 677 ; a prisoner, ii. 62 ; peti-
tion of, 130.
Crookshank, George, 1. 292.
Croot, Christian, ii. 191.
Cropsey, Henry, i. 18.
Cropsie, Adam, i. 29.
Cropsie, Alexander, 1. 28.
Cropsie, Andrew, i. 28.
Cropsie, Isaac, 1. 29.
Crosby, Benjamin, 1. 68.
Crosby, Enoch, 1. 76.
Crosby, Thomas, 1. 68.
Crosby, Thomas, Jr., i. 68.
Croseman, Michal, i. 11.
Orosett, Samuel, i. 148.
Cross, Joel, 11. 77.
Cross, John, 1. 619.
Cross, William, chairman of
committee of Hanover, 1. 255,
335.
Orossfleld, Stephen, 1. 260.
Crossett, Samuel, i. 66.
Crothers, Mrs., 1. 583.
Croton, inhabitants ofi mostly
tories, 11. 167.
Croton bridge, an American force
recommended to be stationed
at, 11. 176.
Crouter, Anthony, 1. 9.
Crowder, Anthony, ii. 349.
Crowel, John, elected ensign In
the Ulster county regiment, i.
277,278.
Crowie, John, 1. 18.
Crown, all persons holding com-
missions under the, to be taken
prisoners, i. 339.'
Crowner, Peter Frederick, 1. 74.
Crownpoint, major Skeene, gov-
ernor of, 1. 1; William Elphln-
ston, taken prisoner at, 103;
ordered garrisoned, 249; noth-
ing doing at, 286 ; gen. Carlton
at, 518; intelligence from, 525;
tories attempt to Join the regu-
lars at, 11. 202 ; British prisoners
taken at, sent to Albany, 335 ;
major Cochran petitions for a
grant of land at, ibid.
Cruger, , to be of the council
In New York, 1. 1.
Cruger, John, i. 340, 341 ; directed
to give up the bond entered into
by Abraham Lott, late treas-
urer, 11. 133.
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Cruger, John Harris, i. 340 ; sum-
moned before the committee on
conspiracies, 374,
Cruispell, Thomas, Joins a party
of tories, li. 114.
Crum, Cornelius, 1. 10.
Crum, John, i. 10.
Crum, Peter, 1. 8.
Crum, William, 1. 8.
Crumm, Gilburd, i. 7.
Cruram, Thunis, 1. 9. (See Cram;
Krum.)
Crumtou, John, 1. 208.
Crygier, Cornelius, petitions to
be appointed commissary of
stores, 1. 634.
Crygier, John, i. 483.
Crygier, Simon, i. 275 ; ii. 50, 164 ;
recommended for a commis-
sion, 4; appointed ensign, 6.
(See Cregier.)
Cuddaback, Jacobus, i. 25.
Cuddaback Petrus, i. 25.
Cuddebaok, Abraham, Jr., 1. 25.
Cuddeback, capt. Abraham, 1. 25,
90, 119; orders the arrest of
Abraham Smith, li. 89.
Cuddeback, William, i. 25. (See
Cuttaback.)
Cuhana, Patrick, 1. 116.
Cuijkendal, Salomon, i. 6.
Culper, John, Jr., 1. 9.
CuUay, Benjamin, i. 16.
Culp, Jacob, i. 248.
Culver, Gersham, 1. 59.
Culver, E-benezer, i. 409.
Culver, Gushom, 1. 410.
Culver, Gushon, Jr., 1. 410.
Culver, James, i. 50, 409, 410.
Culver, Jeremiah, i. 409.
Culver, Jeremiah, Jr., 1. 409.
Culver, John, 1. 40.
Culver, Moses, 1. 409.
Culver, William, 1. 410.
Culver, Zeplmiah, i. 409.
Culvers, Jemima, i. 413.
Cumberland county, Invited to
send delegates to N. Y. Prov.
Congress, i. 91 ; election of dele-
gates to the Provincial Congress
from, 97, 197; assoclators in, 98,
99 ; names of persons authorized
to recruit In, 106; militia officers
of, 198, 230; amount paid to
transport lead to, 483; militia
of, ordered to hold themselves
In readiness to re-enforoe Tlcon-
deroga, 512 ; part of the militia
of, ordered to Tloonderoga, 629 ;
will not make any draft of men,
642; report on affairs of, 11. 151.
Cumberson, Thomas, 1. 40.
Cumins, Ebenezer, 11. 353.
Cummings (Cummins), John, 1.
523; deposition of, 672; requests
to be discharged on parole, 675;
declaims against congress and
the American armies, 676; dep-
osition of Hugli Deniston re-
specting, 677; a prisoner, 11. 62;
a dangerous person, 63 ; petition
of, 130; banished, 3()1.
Cummins, Cornelius, ii. o57.
Cummins, John, drummer, 11. 357.
Cummins, Luke, 1. 183.
Cunningham, Aaron, 1. 16, 17.
Cunlngham, Arohbell, 1. 16.
Cunningham, captain, provost
marshal in New York, 1. 674, 675.
Cunningham, Henry, 1. 16; 11. 346.
Cunningham, James, 1. 203, 633.
Cuuningiiam, John, 1. 116 ; li. 338.
Cunningham, Sarah, parole of, 1.
633.
Cuningham, Shubal, 1. 116 ; 11. 345.
Cunningham, Wm., 1. 248; li. 340.
Cunny island, 1. 128.
Cupper, Joseph, 1. 17.
Curacoa, flour sent for salt, to,
1.483.
Cure, Matthew, 1. 84, 141.
Cure, Samuel, 1. 84, 141.
Cure, Walter, 1. 224.
Cure, William, 1. 83.
Curren, James, 1. 24.
Currency, continental, counter-
feited, 1. 295 ; attempts to depre-
ciate the, 286; counterfeited
on board the ship Duchess of
Gordon, 366 ; refused, 601 ; Jacob
Deane and Solomon Height
sent out of the State for refus-
ing to take, 604; peddlers re-
fuse to take the continental,
ibid.; New York convention
requested to make some ar-
rangement respecting the, 636;
report to prevent the deprecia-
tion of the, 648; thirteen con-
tinental paper dollars exchang-
ed for six dollars in silver, 11.
136; called by tories "damned
congress trash," 166; deprecia-
tion of, 342; petition of the
oflicers of the New York line
for a remedy against the depre-
ciation of the, 350.
Carrey, Arche, 1. 270.
Curry, Benjamin, ii. 78.
Curry, James, 11. 346.
Curry, John, i. 75, 485 ; examina-
tion of, 464.
Curry, Joseph, ii. 78.
Curry, Joshua, 1. 485.
Curry, Richard, 1. 485.
Curry, Stephen, 1. 485.
Curry (Currie), William, 11. 77;
examination of, 119.
Curser, Benjamin, 1. 135.
Cursor, John, 1. 135.
Curtenius, Peter, certifies the elec-
tion of certain officers, 1. 229;
amouijt of provisions owned
by, VO ; commissary, cash paid
to, 483.
Curtenius, Peter S., petition of,
1. 376 ; mentioned, 469 ; letter of,
to Abraham Ten Broeck, 11. 67.
Curtenius, Peter T., 1. 4, 163, 253, 254.
Curtice, Amos, 1. 155.
Curtice, Niard, 1. 500.
Curtis, doctor Benjamin, 1. 220;
applies for the appointment of
surgeon In the army, 254; sur-
geon, resigns his commission,
11. 4, 12; mentioned, 14, 29, 46.
Curtis, Coleman, 1. 13.
Curtis, Daniel, 1. 14.
Curtis, major Eleazar, 11. 44, 45,
165; evidence of, 179, 181.
Curtis, Jeremiah, 1. 231.
Curtis, Joel, 1. 172, 246.
Curtis, Roger, commander of the
Senegal sloop-of-war, 11. 119.
Curtis, Seth, 1. 32.
Curtis, William, i. 216.
Curtise, Naniad, 1. 14.
Curtiss, Samuel, 1. 469.
Curtiss, Zebina, U. 141.
Curwin, Phlneas, 1. 18.
Curwln, Silas, 1. 15.
Cushnickam, John, 1. 33.
Cusnehan, John, 1. 268.
Cuthberth, Benjamin, 1. 68.
Cuttaback, Benjamin, Jr., 1. 24.
Cuyler, major Abraham, 1. 169;
ii. 197, 200.
Cuyler, Abraham C, disaflTected
to the cause of America, i. 304 ;
prisoner at Hartford, letter of,
450 ; report on the case of, 547 ;
with the British in New York,
673; at gen. Robertson's, 674;
furnishes information about
Russian troops, 675.
Cuyler, Cornelius, appointed
agent to assist Mr. Avery in
purchasing wheat and pease, i.
512; mentioned, 646.
Cuyler, Henry, petitions for leave
to reside in Dutchess county, il.
188; parole of, 189; breaks his
parole and Is sent to the Fleet
prison. Ibid.
Cuyler, Jacob, elected to N. Y.
Prov. Congress, 1. 65, 191; men-
tioned, 86, 111, 512, 513, 544, 646;
member of committee to co-
operate with gen. Schuyler, 504,
505, 597, 508, 509, .510, 512, 513, 519;
member of the committee for
removing prisoners from King-
ston, 672; member of the com-
mittee of arrangement, ii, 9, 10 ;
recommends lieut. Henry Dlef-
endorf for promotion, 47.
Cuyler, James, ii. 4; letter to Mr.
Duane from, 21.
Cuyler, John, Jr., 1. 646.
Cuyler, Thomas, i. 201.
Cuyper, Gilbard, 1. 9.
Cuyper, John, i. 9.
Cuyper, lieutenant-colonel, 11. 60.
Cuyper, Thomas, elected to N. Y.
Prov. Congress, 1. 197, 201.
Cuyper, Thunis, 1. 9.
Cyres, Benjamin, i. 56.
Daaves, Jacobus, i. 6.
Daoker, lieut. Cornelius, 11. 190.
Dacker, James, 1. 87; a tory,
killed, 581.
Dacker, John, 1. 37.
Dader, George, reported for mis-
conduct, 11. 185.
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Daggett, Mayliew, Jr., i. 76.
Dailey, Lawrence, 1. 84, 141.
Dally, Jame.s, 11. SOI.
Daily, Mr., ordered to Lake
Gteorge, 1. 96.
Dally, Owen, 1. 33. (See Daley.)
Dains, Ebenezer, 1. 412.
Dains, John, 1. 58.
Dains, Paul, 1. 58, 412.
Dains, Peter, 1. 35, 392.
Dalnse, Peter, i. 49, 60.
Dakln, Caleb, i. 70.
Dakin, Joshna, I. 69.
Dakin, Simon, 1. 79.
Dakin, Woes, i. 74.
Daley, David, i. 25. (See Daily.)
Dalon, Benjamin, i. 215.
Dalston's tavern, i. 550.
Dalton, Walton, 1. 181.
DamUt, Obadiah, i. 181.
Dan, Abijah, 1. 115.
Dan, Abraham, joins the minis-
terial army, i. 547.
Dan, David, i. 60, 105; 1st lieut.,
U. 41, 43 ; mentioned, 129.
Danbury (Conn.), James Auch-
muty, restricted to the limits
of, 1. 492 ; mentioned, ii. 17 ; lieut.
Jacob Travis loses his arm at,
334.
Danelson, John, 1. 267.
Danford, Prince, ii. 301.
Daniel, Matthew, i. 449.
Daniels, John, 1. 115.
Danielson, William, i. 144.
Dannally, Peter, i. 19.
Daorin, Henry, i. 34.
Darby, Benjamin, i. 18, 650; ii. 78,
138.
Darby, captain, 1. 299, 300.
Darby, Charles, ii. 346.
Darby, Daniel, i. 18.
Darcy, Thomas, i. 35.
Darian, Richard, i. 290.
Darling, Aaron, i. Q^.
Darling, Caleb, i. 99.
Darling, Hamble, i. 398.
Darling, Henry, 1. 374.
Darling, Moses, ii. 358.
Darling, William, 1. 18.
Darlington, John, 1. 9.
Darly, Elijah, i. 75.
Darrow, Isaac, 1. 70.
Darrow, John, i. 49, 60, 393.
Dartmouth, William Ritchie re-
quests permission to carry pro-
visions to, i. 143.
Dash, Baltns, i. 260, 316.
Dash, John Baltus, i. 340.
Datin, Frederick, i. 471.
Daton, Jacob, 1. 28.
Dauall, William, 1. 50.
Daval, George, 1. 378.
Daval, John, i. 62, 378.
Davall, Benjamin, i. 62.
Davall, Samuel, i. 50.
Davall, William, 1. 416.
Davan, John, 1. 153.
Dave, John, i. 16, 17.
Davenport, Abraham, 1. 31.
Davenport, Francis, i. 215.
Davenport, John, i. 30, 62, 395.
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Davenport, Lewis, i. 217.
Davenport, Peter, 1. 176 .
Davenport, Richard, i. S3.
Davenport, Samuel, 1. 215.
Davenport, William, i. 29.
David, Daniel, 1. 10.
David, Edward, 1. 11,
David, Edward, Jr., 1. 10.
David, Henry, i, 11.
David, John, i. 11; ii. 339.
David, Jonathan, 1. 11.
David, Salller, i. 11.
Davids, Abraham, 1. 388.
Davids, David, i. 158.
Davies, Abel, 1. 469.
Davies, Thomas, ii, 142.
Davies, William, i. 52.
Davis, , i. 381; 11. 349.
Davis, Alpheus, 1. 175.
Davis, Anderles, 1. 34, 226.
Davis, Benjamin, 1. 34, 60, 224, 380;
ii. 46.
Davis, Caleb, i. 53.
Davis, Chapmyn, 1. 45,
Davis, Charles, i. 83.
Davis, Daniel, i. 48, 57, 382, 497;
his evidence against Jonathan
Baker, 329.
Davis, Daniel, Jr., 1. 46, 48.
Davis, Daniel (3d.), i. 48.
Davis, David, 1. 45, 381.
Davis, Davis, 1. 134.
Davis, Ebenezer, 1. 48.
Davis, Eiicum, 1. 47, 381.
Davis, Elijah, i. 47, 48, 57, 382.
Davis, Elisha, i. 45, 55, 75, 403.
Davis, Eluathan, i. 48, 382.
Davis, George, i. 12, 53, 383.
Davis, Frederick, 1. S3.
Davis, Gilbert, i. 45.
Davis, Gillum, i. 46, 48, 57.
Davis, Goldsmith, i. 46, 48, S7.
Davis, Henry, 1. 45, 63, 381.
Davis, Herman, ii. 345, 352.
Davis, Isaac, associator of Orange
CO., i. 6.
Davis, Isaac, associator of Ulster
CO., 1. 34.
Davis, Isaac, of Brookhaven, 1. 44,
46, 53, 57 ; lieutenant, 48.
Davis, Isaac, of Southold, 1. 395.
Davis, Isaac, of capt. Hastarook's
rangers, petitions to be dis-
charged from the service, 1. 496 ;
letter of, to gen. Clinton, 593;
petitions for his pay, 11. 71.
Davis, Isaac C, 1. 33, 34.
Davis, Israel, i. 45, 381.
Davis, Jacob, examination of, ii.
113, 114.
Davis, Jacobis, i. 34.
Davis, Jacobus F., i. 33.
Davis, James, i. 49, 60, 134, 381, 392.
Davis, John, associator of
Orange county, i. 11, 28; one
of the committee of Orange
county, 16.
Davis, John, associator, Ulster
county, 1. 34, 86 ; petitions to be
embodied in a company of
grenadiers, 268; lieutenant, ii.
41, 42.
Davis, John; associator of Dutch-
ess CO., 1. 78.
Davis, John, captain of Hand's
riflemen, his company taken
prisoners at Fort Washington,
ii. 119.
Davis, John (SuflTolk county), i.
48, 55 ; commissioned lieuten-
ant, 105; captain, remonstrates
against the terms of enlist-
ment, 276; return of men en-
listed by, ibid.; authorized to
recruit, 302; mentioned, 403, 645;
delivers arms to col. H. Liv-
ingston, 551 ; consents to re-
main in the service on certain
conditions, ii. 15; in the 2d New
York regiment, 32, 51 ; In the 4th
battalion, 35, 49, 164, 351.
Davis, captain John (Tryon Co.),
of the 3d battalion, 1. 124.
Davis, lieut. John (Saratoga),!. 175.
Davis, Jonas, 1. .53.
Davis, Jonathan, 1. 176.
Davis, Jos., i. 15, 45, 53, 151, 381, 500.
Davis, Joseph, Jr., i. 47.
Davis, Joshua, i. 10, 45, 144, 160.
Davis, Josiah, 1. 437.
Davis, Matthew, 1. 402.
Davis, Nathaniel, i. 46, 48, 63, 382.
Davis, Obidiah; i. 53, 383.
Davis, Phineus, i. .384.
Davis, Phineus, Jr., 1. 45, 384.
Davis, Richard, 1. 26, 45, 78.
Davis, Sampson, i. 30.
Davis, Samuel, associator of
Orange CO., 1. 6.
Davis, Samuel, of Brookhaven,
1. 44, 53, 383.
Davis, Samuel, associator of
Ulster CO., i. 34; examination
of a son Of, 11. 113, 114.
Davis, Samuel, private in 5th
N. Y. continentals, ii. 352.
Davis, Samuel, Jr., associator of
Suflblk CO., i. 53.
Davis, Silas, 1. 45, 381.
Davis, Solomon, 1. 47, 381.
Davis, Spicer, 1. 45.
Davis, squire, i. 75.
Davis, Stephen, i. 44, 63.
Davis, Sylvanus, i. 389.
Davis, Timothy, i. 45.
Davis, William, i. 26, 46, 47, 48, 57,
75, 248, 381, 382, 499, 500.
Davis, Zopher, i. 46, 48, 382.
Davison, Daniel, 1. 76.
Davison, Isaac, i. 496.
Davison, James, 1. 13.
Davison, John, i. 248.
Davits, Jacobus S., deposition of,
ii. 128.
Dawkins, Henry, engraver, ar-
rested for counterfeiting, i. 295;
petition of, 296; engaged in
counterfeiting, 30S;; engaged to
go on board the ship Duchess
of Gordon to counterfeit Amer-
ican currency, 367 ; mentioned,
373, 425; petitions that his sor-
rows may be terminated by his
being put to death, 491.
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Day, Cornelius, 1. 129:
Day, Elias, i. 287.
Day, Elkanah, return of the men
enlisted by, i. 458; captain, ii.
141 ; letter of major Hoialngton
to, 143.
Day, John, ii. 337.
Day, "William, 1. 19, 228, 287, 289 ;
prisoner at Hackinsack, 498,
Dayly, John, i. 115.
Dayton, , 1. 379.
Dayton, Abigail, i. 403.
Dayton, Bennit, 1. 46, 48, 385.
Dayton, Beriah, i. 413.
Dayton, Cornberry, i. 82.
Dayton, David, of Brookhaven,
i. 385.
Dayton, David, associator of
Easthampton, 1. 55.
Dayton, David, elected to Prov.
Cong., from Westchester co.,
i. 64 ; signs association, 8G.
Dayton, Ebenezer, i. 46, 48, 49, S7,
312, 385; clerk of the committee
of Brookhaven, 332, 333.
Dayton, colonel Elias, i. 212; cer-
tifies to the good character of
William Scudder, 283; ordered
to halt until further orders, 507 ;
his regiment ordered to Ticon-
deroga, 512; his regiment at the
Halfmoon, much wanted at Ti-
conderoga, 519; recommended
to take charge of Fort Schuyler,
521; marches to Ticonderoga,
523 ; near Skenesborough, 525.
Dayton, Henry, i. 56, 402.
Dayton, Jacob, i. 56.
Dayton, Jeremiah, i. 55, 56, 402.
Dayton, Jesse, i. 56, 400; ii. 195.
Dayton, John, i. 55, 57, 235, 384;
captain, i. 403.
Dayton, John, Jr., i. 120.
Dayton, Nathan, i. 401.
Dayton, Samuel, 1. 46, 56, 57, 384,
385.
Dayton, Samuel (3d.), 1. 47.
Dayton, Spanear, i. 379.
Dayton, Spencer, 1. 61.
Dayton, Tuttol, i. 379.
Dayton, Tuthill, i. 61.
Dayton, Willem, i. 385.
Deacon, Joseph, ii. 340.
Deal, N. J., infested by torles, 1.
432.
Deal, captain, sells a quantity of
tea to Mangle Mlnthorn, i. 322.
Deal, Mikel, i. 155.
Deal, William, 1. 290.
Dealey, Samuel, 1. 24.
Dean, Alexander, 1. 426.
Dean, Daniel, i. 471.
Dean, Elijah, 1. 205.
Dean, Gideon, 1. 37.
Dean, Gilbert, 1. 158, 179.
Dean, J., extract of a letter of, to
gen. Schuyler, 11. 196.
Dean, Isaac, ii, 345.
Dean, Jacob, i. 185, 217 ; refuses to
take continental money, 601;
sent out of the State, 604.
Dean, Mr., 1. 477.
Dean, Reuben, affidavit of, 11. 147.
Dean, Stephen, 1. 82.
Dean, Thomas, i. 461.
Dean, William, Jr., 1. 99.
Deane, Abraham, i. 28.
Deane, Alkey, 1. 289.
Deane, captain, ii. 26.
Deane, Richard, i. 153, 163.
Deane, Messrs. Silas & Barnard,
1.275.
Deane, Simeon, 1. 275.
Deane, Stewart, commands the
privateer Beaver, i. 337; com-
missioner of conspiracies, U. 30 1.
(See Deen.)
Dearin, Thomas, i. 16.
Dearling, Henry, 1. 373.
Dearstyne, John, 1. 82.
Deas, James, i. 259.
Debaun, Abraham, i. 9.
Debevois, C, i. 228.
D. B. Vooise, Joost, i. 294.
Deboice, Zachariah, 1. 150.
De Boos, Wendel, i. 315.
Deboys, Lewis, i. 137.
Debtors, insolvent, proposed or-
dinance for the relief of, 1. 4S0.
DeCamp, Matthias, ii. 358.
DeCantelon, Richard, i. 140.
Decker, Arent, a tory, examina-
tion of, ii. 193; in the Fleet
prison, 194.
Decker, Daniel, 1. 25.
Decker, George, i. 174.
Decker, Henry, i. 28.
Decker, Isaac, i. 341.
Decker, Jacob, ii. 191.
Decker, James, i. 38.
Decker, Johannis, Jr., i. 6.
Decker, John, i. 38, 231, 282 : ii. 340,
348.
Decker. John L., i. 174.
Decker, Levi, i. 6.
Decker, Martines, i. 6.
Decker, Peter, 1. 6, 121.
Deckers, major, accused of con-
spiracy, ii. 61, 68.
Declaration of delegates from the
New Hampshire grants, i. 154 ;
of inhabitants of Queens co.,
200, 215; to be subscribed by
tories in Queens CO., 339.
Declaration of Independence.
(See Independence,)
De Clark, Daniel, 1. 7.
De Clarok, Jacobus, 1. 138, 188, 262.
Dederlck, Christian, 1. 72.
Dederiek, George, 1. 72.
Dederlck, Jacobus, 1. 30.
Dederiek, Jurrie W., i. 30.
Dedrick, Gerrit, 1. 72.
Dedriok, Matthew, 1. 177, 294.
Deen, Achbil, 11. 338.
Deen, Danel, i. 122, 146.
Deet, Stephen, 1. 655.
Deffendorf (Devendorf), Henry,
recommended for a commis-
sion, ii. 4, 23; appointed 1st
lieutenant, 9; good character
of, 21; 1st lieutenant, 44, 45, 49,
52; mentioned, 47.
Defenport, Hanry, 1. 16.
De Forrest, David, 1. 171.
De Forrest, Garret, 1. 292.
Defrees, Johannes, i. 7.
Defreest, sergeant Abraham, ii.
348.
De Freest, Isaac, i. 170.
De Freest, Jacob, i. 247.
De Freest, Philip, 1. 171, 172.
De Garmo, Gillis, complained of
for refusing to take continental
money, 1. 636.
Degarmo, Jacob, 1. 37.
De Garmo, Matthew, i. 176.
De Graaf, Daniel, i. 646.
Degraef, Hendricus, i. 30.
De Graef, Jan, Jr., 1, 33.
Degraef, Johannis, 1. 9, 32.
De Graff, Jacobus, i. 141.
Degraff, John, i. 77.
De Graff, John, a prisoner, ii. 319.
Degraft, Emanuel, i. 125.
Degrashe, Mr., i. 551.
De Grauw, Aaron, i. 15.
Degray, Cornelius, 1. 9.
Degrote, Garret, 1. 57, 384, 496 ; evi-
dence of, against Jonathan
Bater, 331.
De Groot, Jacob, i. 28.
De Groote, John, i. 8,
Degroet, Joost, i. 262.
De Groet, Joseph, i. 278, 302; lieu-
tenant, ii. 30.
De Grote, Staats, i. 158, .473.
De Grove, Adolph, i. 267.
De Grove, Adolph, Jr., i. 129.
De Grushe, Elias, L 315.
De Haert, Bart, i. 43.
Dehart, Balthazar, i. 105; exam-
ination of, 432; 1st lieutenant,
ii. 41, 43.
De Klark, Jacobus, 1. 5.
Delamarter, John, ii. 352.
Delamater, Abraham J., i. 218.
Delameter, Benjamin, Jr., i. 33.
Delamater, David, i. 36; ii. 169.
Delamater, Jacob, 1. 21, 34, 268.
Delamater, Jeremiah, ii. 192.
De Lametter, Abraham, 1. 32.
De Lametter, Abraham, Jr., i. 31.
De Lametter, Abraham C, i. 31.
De Lametter, Benjamin, 1. 31.
Delametter, Cornells, i. 68.
De Lametter, David, Jr., 1. 32.
De Lametter, Glonda, 1. 173.
Delametter, John, 1. SO, 36, 70.
De Lemetter, Isaac, 1. 70.
De Lemetter, Martin, 1. 70. (See
Lamater; Lametter.)
Delanoey, Abraham, ii. 301, 354.
De Lancey, James, i. 428.
De Lancey, John, 1. 4, 80 ; mem.ber
of N. Y. Prov. Congress, 114.
De Lancey, Oliver, 1. 340; sum-
moned before the committee
for detecting conspiracies, 346;
his brigade stationed at Long
Island, 670; state of the regi-
ments of, 673; money due him
deposited In the treasury of
New York, 11. 159.
Delancey, major Oliver, trans-
I mita an order to the Suflblk co.
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militia, to take the oath of
allegiance to the king, 471.
Delanoey, Stephen, ordered to be
disarmed, 1. 301; prisoner at
Hartford, 450.
De Lanoey, Stephen, Jr., lieuten-
ant-colonel In the British ser-
vice, 1. 671.
Delanceys, the, to be rewarded,
1. 1.
Delano, Benjamin, i. 70.
Delano, Stephen, i. 70.
De La Noy, William, 1. 288.
Delany, Francis, 1. 66,
Delaroach, Francis, 1. 340.
Delavan, captain, commands a
company of rangers, I. 627;
mentioned, 11. 37. (See Delivan.)
Delavargne, Benjamin, 1. 135, 140.
Delavergne, Joseph, i. 76.
De Lavergne, Lewis, i. 76.
Delavlgne, Francis, i. 36.
Delaware, commissioners for the
regulation of prices from, 11. 55.
Dele, Jonnas, 1. S.
Delegates to N. Y. Prov. conven-
tion, election of, 1. 2, 3, 19, 20, 21,
22, 23, 39, 40, 41, 42; to Prov. Con-
gress from Westchester county,
64; from Albany county, 65;
from Charlotte county, 65 ; from
Dutchess county, 67.
Delis, Claudius, 1. 68.
Dellvan, Nathaniel, 1. 158,
Delong, Arey, 1. 82.
Delong, Francis, i. 82.
De Long, Johanes, 1. 73, 142 ; re-
fuses to call out his company,
141.
Delong, Peter, i. 84.
Dels, Abraham, 1. 132.
Dembleton, Nathan, 1. 11.
Demelt, Obadiab, 1. 258.
Demeree, Peter, 11. 77.
Demeree, Samuel, 11. 77.
Demerest, Cornelius, li. 77.
Demerist, David, 11. 77.
Demerist, Jacob, ii. 77.
De Meyer, Benjamin, 1. 32.
De Meyer, Jeremiah, 1. 32.
D6mle, Perus, 1. 284.
Demill, Isaac, sent under arrest
to New York, 1. 312.
Deming, William, i. 129.
Demond, Conelias, 1. 81.
Demooth, John, i. 125.
Demott, Abraham, 1. 184, 215.
Demott, Anthony, 1. 184.
Demott, David, 1. 183.
Demott, Isaac, 1. 18.
Demott, Jacobus, i. 184.
Demott, James, 1. 18.
Demott, capt. Marcus, ordered to
disband his rangers, ii. 72.
Demott, Michael, 1. 184, 216.
Deneston, George J., 1. 25.
Dengses, John, li. 191.
Denlce, Denice, elected delegate
to N. Y. Prov. convention, i. 42.
Denlce, Isaac, 1. 42.
Deninark, Christopher, i. 81.
Denlston, ensign Daniel, 11. 351.
Denne, Abraham, 1. 73.
Denne, Joseph, 1. 73.
Denness, John, i. 81.
Denney, John, Jr., 1. 76.
Denning, captain, 1. 481, 482.
Denning, ensign John, li. 44, 45,
48.
Denning, William, i. 3; elected
to N. Y. Prov. Cong. 245 ; men-
tioned, 270, 656.
Dennis, Isaac, 1. 72, 231.
Dennis, capt. Jacob, his report on
New Jersey torles, 1. 432 ; men-
tioned, 587.
Dennis, John, 1. 284.
Dennis, Jonathan, 1. 72, 142.
Dennis, Thomas, 1. 52; confined
for desertion, 485.
Dennlson, captain, makes an at-
tack on torles, 11. 204.
Dennlson, George, recommended
for an ensigncy, ii. 4 ; men-
tioned, 35, 48; ensign, 49, 53.
Denniston, Hugh, order to arrest,
i. 672; Information against, 673,
674, 675.
Denniston, James, 1. 172, 246.
Denniston, WilUam, 1. 161, 265,
478. (See DinnUlon.)
Denny, ensign John, ordered to
recruit, 1. 503; lieutenant, li. 33;
In 1776, ensign In Van Schaiok's,
53.
Denton, Abraham, 1. 76.
Denton, Alexander, i. 52.
Denton, Amos, 1. 181, 271.
Denton, Benjamin, 1. 52, 75.
Denton, Daniel, 1. 12, 19, 105, lOS ;
his second lieutenant deserts,
426; captain, ii. 38, 41, 43.
Denton, Daniel, Jr., i. 19.
Denton, Elizabeth, 1. 380.
Denton, Isaac, 1. 182, 184, 216, 341,
454.
Denton, Isaac, Jr., 1. 185.
Denton, Isias, i. 69.
Denton, James, i. 18, 123, 186 ; il. 113.
Denton, Joel, 1. 75.
Denton, John, 1. 51, 76, 85.
Denton, Jonas, 1. 12.
Denton, Joseph. 1. 45.
Denton, Nathaniel, ii. 162.
Denton, Richard, 1. 69.
Denton, Robert, i. 181, 6S0 ; arrest-
ed on his way to the enemy, 11.
74, 75; examination of, 76, 79;
petition of, 78, 79; mentioned,
133.
Denton, Samuel, 1. 19, 69, 182, 184,
215,
Denton, Stephen, 1. 461.
Denton, Thomas, 1. 11, 181.
Denton, Timothy, i. 271.
De Peyster, Abraham, requests
permission to export provis-
ions, 1. 129.
De Peyster, captain, loyalist regi-
ment, ii. 122.
De Peyster, James, 1. 346.
De Peyster, John, i. 646.
Depeyster, Joseph, a dangerous
tory, 347.
Depeyster, Wm,, 1. 129, 163; 11. 46.
De Peyster, William, Jr., 1. 153.
Depeyster, William W., 1. 302.
Depomp, Peter, 11. 349.
Depreciation of the continental
currency, causes of, 1. 638 ; rem-
edy for, 649. (See Currency.)
Depue, Benjamin, 1. 24, 25, 33, 90.
Depue, Cornelius, 1. 26, 33.
Depue, Francis, li. 345.
Depue, Henry, il. 345.
Depue, John, i. 26, 178.
Depue, Moses, i. 25, 26.
Depue, Peter, i. 8, 85.
Depue, Samuel, 1. 25.
Depue, Simon, 1. 26.
Depuy, Abraham, 1. 26 ; 11. 345.
Depuy, Ephraim, Jr., i. 27.
Depuy, Jacobus, i. 25.
Depuy, Jojaohem, 1. 26.
Depuy, Joseph, i. 26. (See Dupue.)
Deramus, Johnnas, 1. 7.
Deravire, Abram, 1. 316.
Derby, Ass, 1. 12.
Derby, Benjamin, arrested, 11. 75.
Derby, Sylvester, 1. 26.
Dering, Sylvester, 1. 62.
Derlng, Thomas, 1. 62.
Dering, Thomas, i. 377, 378.
Dermott, John, 1. 182.
Deronde, Abraham, 1. 8.
De Ronde, Adrian, applies for a
commission as major or cap-
tain in N. Y. continentals, i.
242.
Derouger, lleut.-ool., ii. 18.
Deroussie, lieut.-col., ordered
with the Canadian corps to
Flshkill, 1. 534. (See Deruma.)
Derunde, Jacob, i. 8.
Derunde, Tobias, i. 9.
Derunde, William, i. 7.
Derus, Johanathan, i. 25.
Derusua, major, ii. 23. (See De-
roussie.)
Deryee, Charles, 1. 129.
Deryee, George, i. 5.
De St. Croix, Joshua T., i. 118.
Deserter (Deserters), capt. Den-
ton's 2d lieut. among the, i. 426 ;
petition of a, 438 ; from colonel
Swartwout's regiment, names
of, 468; report on harboring,
478; reward offered for the ar-
rest of, 479; three, condemned
to be hanged, 519; four of
Rogers' rangers join General
McDougall, 623; not to be en-
listed in the American army,
ii. 11 ; a captain and lieutenant
of Stockholm's regiment Join
the regulars, 12 ; from the Brit-
ish, examination of, 119 ; 300, In
Bnrgoynes' army at the time of
its surrender, 299 ; from colonel
Dubois' regiment, 301, 302; one
from Burgoyne's army taken
prisoner, 303: petition of two,
from the British, 318; several
American, at Montreal, 321;
from the 2d New York battalion,
344, 345, 846.
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Destin, Frederick, i. 74.
Deter, Adam, i. J.O.
Deuoul, Edward, 1. 35.
Deval, Edwart, 1. 268.
Devall, Jonathan, 1. 67.
Devan, John, i. 14.3.
Devanport, Francis, 1. 185.
Devaiiport, Lewis, 1. 185.
Devanport, Samuel, 1. 186.
Devenport, Oliver, i. 16.
Devenport, Robert, 1. 16.
Devenport, Thomas, 1. 16.
Deverance, John H., 11. 359.
Devew, Daniel, 1. 13.
Deviland, Joseph, i. 373.
Devlne, Asslr, 1. 40.
Devine, Joseph, 1. 29.
Devlne, Samuel, 1. 29.
Devoe, Abraham, 1. 37.
Devoe, Daniel, 1. 135, 169, 485.
Devo, Jacob, 1. 15.
Devo, John, 1. 83, 122, 135, 148, 171,
246.
De Voe, Joseph, 1. 228.
Devoe, Michael, 1. 37.
Devoe, Peter, 1. 135.
Devon, George, 1. 19.
Devoor, David, i. 287.
Dewey, Elijah, 1. 65.
Dewey, Oliver, 1. 616.
Dewiok, Richard, i. 63.
Dewlnt, Gerret S., i. 129, 163; re-
signs his appointment as cap-
tain, 149; applies for permission
to transport stock, goods and
provisions to his estate in St.
Thomas, 238.
Dewlnt, John, asks permission to
export staves and provisions
to his estate at St. Thomas, i.
239.
Dewlnt, Mr., 1. 425.
Dewitt, Andries, i. 25, 38, 147, 207 ;
ii. 99 ; elected to N. Y. Prov. Con-
gress, 1. 189 ; assists in exploring
the lead mine at Rochester, 11.
108.
De Witt, Andries, Jr., 1. 32, 218.
De Witt, Andries A., 1. 27.
De Witt, Andries J., 1. 34.
De Witt, Arie, 1. 32.
De Witt, Benjamin, 1. 33.
De Witt, Charles, delegate to the
N. Y. prov. convention, i.
22; chairman of the Ulster
county convention, 24; men-
tioned, 36, 189, 642; colonel, 38,
504, 662; 11. 9, 10; cash paid to,
for removing prisoners from
Kingston, i. 483 ; member of the
committee of arrangement, 11.
4, et seq,; account of moneys
paid to, for prisoners of war, 129 ;
member of the New York con-
vention, drafted, 170.
De Witt, Cornelius, 1. 32.
De Witt, Egbert, 1. 27.
De Witt, Egbert, Jr., 1. 26.
De Witt, Henry, i. 26.
De Witt, Jacob, 1. 26, 33, 34, 264; II.
186; captain, his rangers or-
dered to Join gen. Clinton, 1. 548.
Dewitt, Jacob Rutsen, 1. 24, 90,
119; captain of Mamakaiing
company, 25; his company of
rangers discharged, 11. 55.
De Witt, Jan S., i. 32.
De Witt, Johannes A., 1. 147, 178.
De Wit, John, 1. 27, 30, 32, 132, 142;
captain, his company stationed
at Hornshook, 486.
De Witt, John A., 1. 27.
De Witt, John C, 1. 34, 151, 178 ;
return of men enlisted by, 11.
169.
De Witt, John L., 1. 177, 294.
De Witt, sergeant Levi, 11. 12,
34,39.
Dewitt, Lucas, 1. 29, 178, 294.
D'Witt, Peter, 1. 26, 32, 81.
De Witt, Reuben, 1. 26, 147, 178.
De Witt, Semion, 1. 26.
De Witt, Stephen, 1. 26.
De Witt, Terek, 1. 26.
De Witt, Thomas, 1. 26, 107.
De Witt, capt. Thomas, 11. 30, 34,
36, 37, 49, 51, 120, 126 ; lieutenant,
38, 42.
De Witt, TJerck, 11. 47.
De Witt, TJirck C, 1. 31.
De Witt, William, 1. 26, 33, 317.
De Witt, William, Jr., i. 26.
De Witt, William A., 1. 26.
Dewyer, Salmon, a prisoner at
Hackinsack, i. 498.
Deyo, Hendrlck, Jr., 1. 28.
Deyo, Henry, 1. 29.
Deyo, Isaac, i. 27.
Deyo, Peter, 1. 82.
Deyoe, Abraham, Jr., i. 178,
Diamond, Abraham, 1. 403.
Diamond, Isaac, 1. 403.
Diamond, Moses, 1. 34.
Dibble, Christopher, 1. .56, 400.
Dibble, Daniel, 1. 619.
Dibble, Jonathan, i. 619.
Dibble, Sineus, i. 55, 404.
Dible, Zecheus, 1. 55, 400, 471.
Dickason, James, examination
of, 1. 454.
Dickenson, Benjamin, i. 61.
Dickenson, captain, 11. 27.
Dickenson, Daniel, i. 175.
Dickenson, Henry, complains
that Rogers' rangers plundered
his house, 1. 591.
Dickenson, lieut., 1. 223. (See
DicTmison.)
Dickerson, Abraham, 1. 458.
Dlckerson, John, 1. 49, 60, 389.
Dickerson, Jonathan, 1. 53.
Dlckerson, Joseph, 1. 500.
Dickerson, Selah, 1. 60, 389.
Dickerson, William, 1. 397.
Dlckeson, major, endeavors to
find out the design of the Ver-
mont rioters, 11. 365.
Dioking, Christopher, i. 315.
Dickings, Thomas, 1. 7.
Dlckins, James, 11. 345.
Dlcklns, Thomas, 11. 852.
Dickinson, Abraham, 1. 50.
Dickinson, Charles, 1. 143, 153.
Dickinson, John, 1. 500.
Dickinson, Sllvanus, I. 267; col-
onel, ii. 341.
Dickinson, Versal, 1. 76.
Dickson, captain, ii. 27.
Dickson, Daniel, i. 019.
Dickson, David, 1. 143, 153.
Dickson, Gabriel, 1. -76.
Dickson, James, 1. 76.
Dickson, Jonathan, 1. 382.
Dickson, Joseph, i. 5.
Dickson, Lewis, 11. 301.
Diderhoof, Henry, 1. 290.
Diederick, Johannis, 1. 31.
Diederlck, Matthew, 1. 31.
Diederick, Wm. Jr., 1. 31.
Dledrick, Abraham, i. 32.
Dledrlck, Gijshert, i. 32. ,
Dledrick, Myndert, 1. 32.
Dler, Hermey, i. 16.
Diefendorf, Henry, i. 124.
Dlefendorf, Jacob, 1. 124. (See
Deffendorf.t
Dler, Hermey, 1. 16.
Dletz, Peter, 1. 171, 246.
Dleu, Henry, i. 15.
Dilkens, Segidah, 1. 16.
DUl, William, 1. 11.
Dillenbagh, Andreas, i. 124.
Dining, Matthew, i. 10.
Dillingham, Ann, petitions to be
allowed to return to her hus-
band in New York, 1.586; parole
of, 633.
Dillingham, Sllvanus, 1. 633.
DlUman, William, 1. 81.
Dillon, Matthew, 1. 12.
Dilsoit, John, 1. 78.
Dimon, Abraham, 1. 55.
Dimon, Isaak, 1. 55.
Dimon, Jonathan, 1. 389.
Dinard, Thomas, 1. 9.
Dingee, Arthur, 1. 52.
Dingman, Abraham, ii. 359.
Dings, Johannis, examination of,
11. 194 ; in the Fleet prison, ibid.
Dlnneston, George, 1. 177. (See
Denision.)
Dinning, Mr., 1.323. {See Denning.)
Dlnny, lieutenant John, U. 48.
Dire, Barret, a tory, 1. 526.
Disaffected persons in New York,
Ust of, 1. 259. (See Tones.)
Dltmars, Dow, 1. 182, 217.
Ditmars, Isaac, i. 186, 217.
Diver, Daniel, i. 37.
Diver, John, 1. 18.
Divet, Benanlwell, 1. 79.
Divine, Samuel, a prisoner, 11. 62 ;
under sentence of death, 63.
Divius, Jacobus, 1. 26.
Dixon, Jonathan, 1. 63.
Doan, Jedldlah, 1. 86.
Dob, David, petition of, 1. 153, 156,
162.
Dob, John, petition of, 1. 153, 156,
162.
Dobben, Hugh, 1. 12.
Dobbin, Anthony, 1. 11.
Dobbin, Henry, i. 12; affidavit Of,
11. 75 ; lieutenant, 77, 78.
Dobbs, Adam, i. 290.
Dobbs, John, 1. 10.
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Dobbs, Joseph, 1. 500.
Dobbs, William, 1. 10, 678.
Dobbs' ferry, troops for the new
fort on the Hudson river to
embark at, i. 199; the enemy
move from White Plains to,
11. 13.
Dockner, John, 1. 160.
Dodge, Henry, 1. 77 ; 1st lieutenant
in col. Dubois' regiment, ii. 7,
30, 50 ; mentioned, 36, 52, 351, 354.
Dodge, Isaac, i. 96.
Dodge, Joseph, i. 182, 216.
Dodge, Bichard, 11. 353.
Dodge, Samuel, 1. 81, 75, 78, 268, 303 ;
2d lieutenant in col. Dubois'
regiment, 11. 7, 32; mentioned,
53; referred to as ensign, 351.
Dodge, Thomas, 1. 182.
Dogherty, Thomas, i. 135.
Doiau, Abraham, i. 36.
Doiau, Abraham, Jr., 1, 36.
Dolau, Daniel, 1. 37.
Doiau, Jonathan, 1. 37.
Dolau, Philip, 1. 37.
Doiau, Simon, i. 37. (See Doyo.)
Dole, James, banished from Al-
bany, U. 364.
Dolmage, Adam, 1. 225.
Dolph, Jonathan, i. 69.
Dolph, Moses, 1. 67.
Dolphin, Thomas, i. 7.
Dolsen, Isaac, i. 10.
Dolson, Abraham, 1. 144, 251, 285.
Dolson, Isaac, Jr., i. 10.
Dolson, James, i. 10, 144.
Dolson, John, 1. 19.
Dolson, Mathias, i. 251.
Dolson, ensign Peter, ii. 34, 39,
49,53.
Dolson, Tunis, i. 18.
Dolton, Fradrick, ii. 345.
Dolton, Thomas, ii. 345.
Doly, Reuben, i. 70.
Dominack, John, 1. 176.
Domine, widow Catharine, i. 400.
Domini, Nathaniel, 1. 56, 400, 404.
Dominick, Francis, 1. 315.
Dominic, George, 1. 129, 163.
Dominy, Henry, i. 56, 404.
Donaghy, John, i. 18.
Donaldson, Abraham, 1. 21, 24, 36,
144.
Donaldson, Peter, 11. 346.
Donaldson, William, 1. 37.
Donalson, Isaac, 1. 19.
Done, James, i. 37.
Done, Thomas, lost his sight In
the Canada expedition, and al-
lowed half pay, ii. 174.
Donelson, Frederick, 1. 500.
Donelson, Jesse, 1. 500.'
Donelson, Joseph, 1. 500.
Donelson, Severin, 1. 600.
Donnovan, Lewis, 1. 15.
Dooly, Benjamin, i. 283.
Dooly, Joshue, i. 283.
Dop, Peter, 1. 82.
Doran, Abraham, 1. 500.
Dorin, Thomas, i. 292.
Dorland, captain. In col. Hum-
frey's regiment, 1. 601.
Dorland, Daniel, 1. 19.
Dorland, Garrlt, 1. 185, 217.
Dorland, Henry, 1. 421.
Dorland, Philip, 1. 617.
Dorland, Thomas, 1. 217.
Dorlin, Ellas, 1. 216.
Dorlin, Jacobus, 1. 141.
Dorlon, John, 1. 251.
Dorlon, Joseph, 1. 209, 216, 372, 421.
Dorman, Jacob, i. 70.
Dorn, John, ii. 858.
Dorset (Vt.), convention at, i. 113,
487 ; declaration of a convention
at, 154 ; convention at, petitions
continental congress, ii. 138;
proceedings of the convention
at, 139.
Doty, Asa, 1. 177.
Doty, Benjamin, 1. 75, S3.
Doty, David, i. 70, 136; recom-
mended for a commission, ii.
14 ; adjutant, 54.
Doty, John, 1. 182, 186, 202, 217.
Doty, Joseph, i. 40, 70.
Doty, Eeuben, 1. 70 ; 2d lieut., ii.
72. (See Doughty ; Douly.)
Doucher, Jacob, 1. 69.
Doud, William, a tory, ii. 72.
Dougherty, John, confined as a
tory, 1. 485. (See Dogherly.)
Doughty, Charles, i. 184.
Doughty, Edward, 1. 259, 292, 315.
Doughty, George, i. 185.
Doughty, Isaiah, 1. 185.
Doughty, James, i. 181.
Doughty, capt. John, servicesand
petition of, ii. 336; mentioned,
338, 341; return of men in the
company of, 339. (See Doty.)
Doughty, Mr., i. 626.
Doughty, Robert, 1. 185.
Doughty, Samuel, i. 184, 216, 341.
Doughty, Thomas, 1. 538.
Doughty, Timothy, i. 71 ; petition
of, 153, 156, 162, 165.
Douglas, Adam, 1. 248.
Douglas, Agnes, 1. 287, 288.
Douglas, James, certificate of the
services of, i, 633.
Douglas, Joseph, i. 99.
Douglas, Samuel, 1. 99.
Douglass, Asa, i. 65, 176, 177.
Douglass, John, 1. 25, 76, 211 ; ii. 340.
Douglass, Lemuel, i, 51.
Douglasp, William, 1. 17, 290, 374 ;
loses an arm in the service, 501 ;
applies for money, 591, 631.
Douglas & Van Treyl, i. 292.
Douty, Isaac, ii. 339. (See Doty ;
Doughty.)
Douw, capt. Andries, 11. 197, 200.
Dow, Abraham, 1. 646.
Dow, captain, conuuands an Al-
bany sloop, i. 211.
Dow, Jacob, 1. 52, 405.
Dow, lieut. James, U. 29, 36, 38.
Douw, John v., i. 646.
Dow, sergeant, 1. 166.
Douw, Volkert A., 1. 169.
Douw, Volokert P., elected to
N. Y. Provincial Congress, i. 65 ;
mentioned, 86, 111 ; 11. 352.
Dowzenberry, Gabriel, 1. 67.
Downder, Jacob, 1. 236.
Downe, James, 1. 397.
Downen, Benjamin, 1. 182, 216.
Dowues, James, 1. 259.
Downs, Daniel, 1. 67, 379.
Downs, David, 1. 394.
Downs, Peter, 1. 63, 396.
Downs, WlUiam, 1. 63, 396.
Dove, John, 1. 66.
Doxe, Aro^elaus, 1. 186.
Doxe, Gabriel, 1. 183.
Box, Peter, i. 246.
Doxe, Solomon, 1. 184.
Doxse, Thomas, i. 73.
Doxsee, Jacob, i. 216.
Doyl, Charles, 1. 29.
Doyo, Benjamin, 1. 37.
Doyo, Christeyan, i. 37.
Doyo, Ohristophel, i. 36.
Doyo, Henry, Jr., i. 37.
Doyo, Johannis, Jr., 1. 37.
Doyo, JohnB.,i. 37.
Doyo, Peter, i. 37.
Doyo, Simeon, Jr., 1. 37. (See
Doiau.)
Dozenberry, William, i. 8.
Draft, numbers fly from the State
of New York to avoid the, ii. 97.
Drafts, provide substitutes in
their places, ii. ill ; to provide
substitutes with arms and ac-
coutrements, 112.
Drake, Benjamin, i. 627.
Drake, engineer Daniel, 1. 11.
Drake, Edward, i. 477.
Drake, Franss, i. 14.
Drake, Francis, Jr., i. 15.
Drake, Geraudeus, i. 412.
Drake, GUbert, i. 64, 169, 603 ; elect-
ed to N. Y. Prov. Cong., 188;
lieut.-col., complaint of captain
Orborne against, 590.
Drake, James, i. 12.
Drake, Jasper, 1. 288.
Drake, Jeremiah, 1. 158.
Drake, John, 1. 60, 76, 158, 239, 389,
590.
Drake, Joseph, i. 5, 25, 86, 158, 169 ;
elected to Prov. Cong., 64, 188;
colonel, 436 ; informs gen. Mor-
ris that British ships-of-war are
at anchor in the East river, 463 ;
ordered to drive the stock near
the Sound back Into the coun-
try, 479.
Drake, Joshua, 1. 12, 158; 11. 35, 46 ;
ensign, resigns his commission,
4, 17, 19 ; lieutenant, 9, 64.
Drake, Josiah, i. 37.
Drake, Mr., 1. 267.
Drake, Moses, 1. 50, 1C9.
Drake, Peter, i. 188; a tory, 11. 166.
Drake, Reuben, said to furnish
passes to torles, 11. 166.
Drake, Richard, 1. 15.
Drake, Samuel, delegate to the
New York Prov. convention, 1.
21 ; mentioned, 64, 254, 266, 430,
632 ; his regiment called into ser-
vice, 234; colonel, 241; requests
the appointment of Dr. Miller
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247 ; quarters his men on Dircli
Lefferts, 291; Stephen Halsey,
surgeon of regiment of, 431;
part of his regiment called out,
445, 446 ; requests a commission
for chaplain Eliot, 462 ; muster
of roll of capt. Rogers' company
in the regiment of, 496 ; roll of
capt. Marvin's company in the
regiment of, 500; authorizes
capt. Gray to raise a company
of rangers, 617; commissioner
of sequestration, ii. 172.
Drake, Uriah, i. 137, 652.
Drake, Vrlan, 1. 28.
Drake, "William, 1. 12 ; il. 337.
Drake, Zephaniah, i. 10.
Drawash, Abm., i. 184.
Drew, Elijah, i. 38.
Drew, Joshua, i. 37, 38.
Drew, Peter', 1. 37, 38.
Drom, Zacharias, 1. 71.
Drowned lands, militia officers
of the, 1. 144.
Drum, Jacob, i. 74.
Drum, John, 1. 74.
Drummond, lord, i. 293 ; going to
Bermuda, 354.
Duane, James, i. 3 ; his minute of
a meeting with gen. Schuyler
at Saratoga, 503; member of
committee to co-operate with
gen. Schuyler, 504, 505, 507, 508,
509, 510, 512, 513, 519 ; member of
the committee on forming a
constitution, 552; letter of Mrs.
Johnson to, 591 ; bill of, for look-
ing for some convenient place
to move the convention to, 617 ;
member of the committee of
arrangement, ii. 4, et seq.; letter
of Mr. Cuyler to, 21.
Duanesburgh, delegates from, 1.
65; militia officers of, 176.
Dubois, Abraham, i. 37.
Dubois, Andreas, Jr., i. 37.
Dubois, Ann, 1. 218; meeting of
field officers of Ulster county
held at the house of, 489 ; men-
tioned, ii. 90.
Dubois, Benjamin, i. 37.
Dubois, captaln-lieut., 11. 351.
Dubois, Christeyan, Jr., 1. 141.
Du Bois, Coenradt, i. 34.
Du Bois, Cornells, i. 37, 174 ; 11. 113 ;
lieutenant, return of m.eu en-
listed by, 11. 169.
Dubois, Cornelius, Jr., 1. 37.
Du Bois, Cornells J., i. 178.
Dubois, Daniel, i. 37.
Dubois, David, 1. 18, 32, 106; lieut.,
ii. 36, 41, 43 ; captain, 86.
Dubois, Hendricus, 1. 37.
Dubois, Hendricus, Jr., 1. 37.
Dubois, Henry, 1. 119 ; appointed
adjutant, 11. 6, 7 ; mentioned, 50.
Dubois, Hezekiah, i. 30, 31.
Dubois, Isaac, 1. 37.
Dubois, Jacobus, i. 30, 31, 36 ; 11. 169.
Duboys, Jacob, Jr., i. 36.
Duboys, James, recommended for
a commission, ii. 33 ; lieut., 34 ;
case of, 137.
Dubois, Jeremiah, 1. 29, 78, 79.
Dubois, Joel, 1. 79.
Dubois, Johannis, 1. 31, 35, 84.
Dubois, Johannis, J., i. 31, 33, 84.
Dubois, John, i. 79, 174.
Dubois, John J., 1. 33.
Dubois, Jonathan, 1. 15, 309.
Dubois, Joshua, 1. 29.
Dubois, capt. Lewis, of Clinton's
regiment, dead, 11. 33; referred
to, 36, 42.
Dubois, Lewis, delegate to the
New York Provincial conven-
tion, i. 21 ; to the N. Y. Prov.
Congress, 24 ; associator, 27, 78,
79; captain, 106, 108, 119; major,
177, 431, 443; ordered to raise a
regiment, 420; officers decline
to serve under, 420, 422; ordered
to join gen. Clinton, 549 ; volun-
teers to be raised under the
command of, 562; officers of the
regiment of, Ii. 5, 6, 7, 36, 37;
consents that some of his offi-
cers exchange their companies,
22; serves in Canada, 30; ap-
pointed colonel, 51; president
of a court-martial held at Fort
Montgomery, 120.
Dubois, major Lewis, Indorses
the petition of Elizabeth Wig-
gins, 11. 95 ; administers oath of
allegiance to Levi Qulmby, 168.
Dubois, Lewis, a private in the
1st battalion, ii. 356.
Dubois, Lewis P., 1. 37.
Dubois, Lewis J., i. 139, 178.
Dubois, Matthew, 1. 79; his son
recommended for a commis-
sion, 11. 33 ; letter of, to the con-
vention, 137.
Dubois, Methusalem, i. 37, 139, 178.
Dubois, Nathaniel, 1. 36, 88, 79, 140;
Ii. 301.
Du Bois, Peter, protests against
the election of delegates to the
N. Y. Prov. convention, 1. 23;
member of a company of a
troop of horse, Ulster county,
1. 33 ; non-assooiator, 79, 84, 85 ;
opposed to the measures re-
commended by Congress for
regulating the militia, 141;
transmits an account of the
movements of the two armies,
661.
Dubois, Peter, Jr., i. 78.
Dubois, Samuel, 1. 80.
Dubois, Simon, 1. 36.
Du Bois, TJatJe, 11. 186.
Du Bois, Tobias, 1. 33.
Du Bois, Walter, protests against
the election of delegates to the
N. Y. Prov. convention, 1. 23.
Dubois, William, 1. 30.
Dubois, Zachariah, 1. 14, 145.
Duoher, David, i. 79.
Duchess of Gordon, ship, Robert
and John Murray owners of,
1. 93; in New York harbor, 200;
sundry persons go on board of,
299; David Mathews goes on
board of, 354; a printing press
on board of, 366 ; American cur-
rency counterfeited on board
of, ibid.
Duddlngton, William, formerly
commanded the sloop-of-war
Senegal, ii. 119.
Duel, Thomas WooUey chal-
lenges captain Sands to fight a,
i. 3f/l.
Duer, William, i. 66, 680; petitions
to be admitted into the N. Y.
Prov. convention as a repre-
sentative from Charlotte co.,
305; objects to the election of
other delegates, 306; letter of
Tench Tilghman to, 532 ; mem-
ber of a committee to co-ope-
rate with general Clinton, 548 ;
letter of, to general Gates, 550 ;
to assist the expedition against
New York, 559 ; member of the
comimittee on the Westchester
county secret expedition, 578;
makes a report on the manu-
facturing of salt, 584 ; letter of
Mr. Douglass to, 591; general
Washington complains of the
New York convention to, 592;
letter of, to general Heath, 622,
624 ; answer of gen. Heath to,
623; letter of, to col. Humfrey
and major Fish, 626 ; chairman
of the committee on conspira-
cies, 660; letter received from,
ii. 3 ; member of the committee
of arrangement, 4 et seq. ; letter
of the president of the N. Y.
convention to, 96.
Duffield, John, i. 28.
Dugain, Christophel, i 36.
Dugan, Alexander, 1. 289.
Dugan, B. Alexander, i. 287.
Duglas, James, 1. 77, 80, 500.
Duis, , i. 383.
Dulin, Benjamin, i. 217.
Dull, Chrlstiaen, 1. 32.
Dullunse, Abraham, I. 497.
Duly, Joshua, 1. 85.
Dumare, John, 1. 31.
Dumond, Anthony, 1. 33.
Dumond, Cornells, 1. 30.
Dumond, Egbert, 1. 21, 23, 32, 86,
107; elected deputy to N. Y.
Prov. convention, 24; applies
for a commission as captain In
1st N. Y. batt., 236; sheriff of
Ulster county, 237; 11. 161; cash
to purchase flour, paid to, 1. 482 ;
ordered to arrest John Cuming,
672.
Dumond, Jacobus, i. 30.
Dumond, John, 1. 30, 32.
Dumond, John B., petition of,
11. 178.
Dumond, John P., 1. 32.
Dumond, Peter, 1. 80, 31.
Dumond, Pliillp, 1. 31.
Dumond, William Van Orden, 1,
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Dumont, John, chairman of com-
mittee of Kingston, 11. 74, 81, 96.
Dunbar, Elizabeth, petitions for
leave to join her husband In
Boston, 1. 279.
Dunbarr, James, Jr., i. 182.
Dimbar, John, i. 216- a, Queens
county tory, 347.
Dunbar, Joseph, 1. 182, 216.
Dunbar, Lewis, 11. 25.
Dunbar, William, a Queens co.
tory, 1. 347.
Duncan, Charles, 1. 433.
Duncan, Harmon, 1. 81.
Duncan, John, 1. 66; prisoner at
Hartford, 450.
Duncan, Thomas, 1. 275 ; sergeant,
11. 346.
Dungley, James, 1. 99.
Dunham, Az., 1. 218.
Dunham, Daniel, i. 66.
Dunham, Hezekiah, 1. 175.
Dunham, lleut. Holtham, ii. 44, 45.
Dunham, Holturn, 1. 175.
Dunham, John, 1. 70.
Dunham, Jonathan, 1. 175.
Dunham, Nehemiah, 1. 7S.
Dunham, Obdiah, 1. 155.
Dunham, Samuel, 1. 70, 71.
Dunham, Seth, 1. 70.
Duning, Mlcael, i. 11.
Dunlap, Andrew, li. 315.
Dunlap, John, i. 66; petitions to
be employed in the public ser-
vice, 285 ; sergeant, li. 359.
Dunlop, rev. Samuel, i. 376.
Dunlop, William, 1. 34, 227.
Dunman, Abijah, 1. 66.
Dunmlng, Mikel, 1. 155.
Dunn, Gary, 1. 129.
Dunn, James, 1. 37.
Dunn, Jeremiah, i. 18.
Dunn, Jerry P., 1. 174.
Dunn, John, 11, 28 ; ensign, 44.
Dunn, Joseph, 1. 18.
Dunn, Samuel, i. 53.
Dunn, Thomas, 1. 37.
Dunn, Thomas, Jr., 1. 37.
Dunn, William, 1. 19, 302; lleut.,
11. 30.
Dunning, Benjamin, i. 12, 85.
Dunning, Jacob, 1. 85i 144.
Dunning, John, i. 161.
Duuscomb (Daniel), member of
the New York committee, 1. 317.
Dunscomb, Edward, prisoner, ii.
12, 27; mentioned, 46, 47, 52, 164;
lieutenant, 50; captain, 351.
Dunscombe, John, 1. 7.
Dunsenberry, Gilbert, 1. 159, 212.
Dupee, Ephraim, i. 25. (SeeDepue.)
Durand, James, 1. 267.
Dureemus, , horses taken
from, i. 593.
Duremus, Zabrisky, 11. 177.
Durham, doctor Abijah, il. 139.
Durke, John, 1. 49.
Durkee, James, 1. 66.
Durkee, Solomon, 1.66.
Durkee, Thomas, 1. 66.
Durland, Charles, 1. 12.
Durland, Henry, 1. 431.
Durlln, Benjamin, 1. 184, 185, 186.
Durlln, Daniel, 1. 185.
Durlln, Ellas, i. 185, 186.
Durlln, James, i. 184.
DurUn, John, 1. 185.
Durlln, Samuel, i. 185.
Durlln, Thomas, 1. 182, 184.
Duryee, Abraham, 1. 3, 84.
Duryee, captain, deserters from
his company, 1. 468 ; mentioned,
11.37.
Duryee, Charles, 1. 51, 153, 267;
asks leave to transport mer-
chandise from New York to
Massachusetts, 303.
Durye, Garret, 1. 5, 151.
Duryee, George, i. 151, 185, 216.
Dnryea, Jacob, 1. 270.
Duryee, John, 1. 182, 215, 270.
Duryee, Joost, i. 41.
Duryee, Rulef, i. 185, 215, 346.
Duryee, Stephen, 1. 41, 84.
Duscomb, Edward, i. 224.
Dusick, Richard, i. 44.
Dusinberry, Benjamin, i. 27.
Dusinberry, Henry, 1. 159.
Dusenbury, lieut. John, 11. 39.
Dusenberry, William, 1. 29; ap-
plies for commission of surgeon
to N. Y. battalion, 237.
Dusenberry, WlUsey, 1. 237. (See
Douzenberry.)
Dusler, Jacob, 11. 361.
Dutch vessels, convey German
troops to America, i. 472.
Dutcher, Abraham, ii. 339.
Dutcher, William, 1. 159 ; offers to
raise a company for col. Thomas'
regiment, 436; captain, 445;
volunteers to be raised under
the command of, 562.
Dutchess county, election of dele-
gates to Prov. Cong, from, 1. 41,
67, 190; associators in, 67, 77;
tories in, 77, 78, 83, 84, 85 ; names
of persons authorized to recruit
in, 106; officers of militia in,
121, 127, 132, 135, 140, 257, 325 ; of-
ficers of minute men in, 164,
248, 250; proceedings of com-
mittee of, 195; mines in, ex-
plored, 323, 467; quorum' of
representatives In N. Y. Prov.
Cong, from, 422; linen manu-
factory proposed to be set up
in, 435 ; committee appoint per-
sons to take an account of the
salt in, 458 ; part of the militia
of, ordered to forts Montgomery
and Constitution, 474 ; quorum
of the representatives of, in the
N. Y. convention, reduced from
five to three, 480; amount paid
to transport lead to, 483 ; PhElp
I. Livingston, sheriff of, 555;
militia of, called out, 560, 561 ;
II. 60 ; committee of, divide their
deputies into two classes, 1. 685 ;
Nathan Pearce, chairman of the
committee of, 680; civil officers
of, 11. 171 ; commissioners of se-
questration for, 177 ; pass to In-
habitants of Long Island to
remove to, 362.
Dutchor, Isaac, 1. 7.
Duten, Ezekiel, 1. 239.
Duties, account of outstanding,
1. 538.
Dutton, Samuel, 1. 204.
Duvrek, Biohard, 1. 380.
Duyokinck, , 1. 223.
Dnykink, Christopher, 1. 213, 282;
chairman of the comnaittee of
mechanics In New York, 273.
Duychlnok, Gerardus, 1. 143, 153.
Duyckman, Richard, ii. 337.
Duyckman, Samuel, employed as
post-rider, 1. 467.
Dwight, Joseph, bond of, 1. 337.
Dyckmaa, , ii. 89.
Dyckman, Abraham, i. 135.
Dyckman, Sampson, petition of,
i. 114; messenger to the com-
mittee for detecting conspira-
cies, 346.
Dyckman, Staats, escapes from
PlshklU to New York, 1. 674.
Dyer, Barret, 1. 177, 530.
Dyer, Benjamin, 1. 99.
Dyer, John, i. 99.
Dyke, Adln, 11. 141.
in.
Eager, William, 1. 248.
Eagles, John, 1. 72, 182.
Eagles, William, 1. 315.
Eakly, Jacob, 11. 353.
Ealigh, Andrus, i. 33.
Ealigh, Johannis, i. 33.
Ealigh, William, 1. 33.
EaU, Peter, i. 15.
Eamy, Jeremiah, i. 468.
Earl, , a N. J. tory, 1. 371;
Inventory of effects taken,
from, 603.
Earl, Morris, i. 267, 289, 315.
Earll, Benjamin, i. 15.
Earn, John, 1. 15, 16, 439.
Earll, Jonathan, 1. 16, 439.
Earll, Richard, i. 14.
Earll Samuel, i. 16.
Earlls, Samuel, 1. 439.
Earnest, Christian, 1. 125.
Eastchester, militia officers of, I.
158, 257; all forage and grain to
be destroyed south-west of, 622;
members of the committee of,
632; rangers recommended to
be posted near, ii. 176.
Easterly, Martine, i. 82.
Easthampton, names of associ-
ators in, 1. 55 ; officers of min-
ute men of, 244 ; names of heads
of families in, 400-404 ; arms ana
amunltlon taken from houses
at, 645.
Eastis, Philip, 1. 69.
Eastmond, James, 1. 73.
Easton, Blldad, 1. 458.
Eastwood, Amos, 11. 337.
Eaton, Jacob, 1. 381.
Eaton, John, i. 45.
Eaton, Samuel, 1. 469.
Eavery, Richard, 1. 69.
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Ebbets, Daniel, 1. 259.
Ebert, John, 1. 153, 292.
Ecker, Adam, i. 71.
Bcker, Adam Jury, i. 71.
Ecker, Hendriok, Jr., 1. 71.
Ecker, Johannes, 1. 37, 71.
Ecker, Peter, 1. 71.
Ecker, lieut. Wolvert, 1. IS, 38;
11. 113.
Eckerson, Thomas, 1. 7, 176.
Eokert, Solomon, Jr., 1. 32.
Eokert, Stephanus, i. 33.
Eokler, John, ii. 357.
Eden, Medeiff, i. 291.
Edenton (N. O.), Thomas Jones,
notary at, 1. 297.
Edgaat, Stephen, 1. 74.
Edgeet, George, jr., i. 74.
Edget, Joel, 1. 74.
Edgett, Stephen, i. 127, 478; lieut.,
requests his discharge from, the
army, 486.
Edmenston, capt. Robert, 11. 44, 45.
Edmeston, major William, pa-
role of, ii. 160.
Edsall, Philip, I. 181.
Edsall, Philip, Jr., i. 40, 182.
Edsall, Samuel, i. 40, 182.
Edsed, Edward, i. 74.
EdsiU, Edward, 1. 40.
Edwards, Abraham, i. 56, 400.
Edwards, Bennaiah, 1. 47, 381.
Edwards, Daniel, i. 56, 61, 396.
Edwards, David, i. 55, 56, 400.
Edwards, Ebenezer, 1. 58, 413.
Edwards, Gershom, 1. 61, 396.
EdwarSs, James, i. 268.
Edwards, John, i. SO, 54, 61, 405, 413.
Edwards, Jonathan, 1. 48, 56, 382,
402, 404.
Edwards, Richard, i. 316.
Edwards, Silas, i. 50.
Edwards, Stephen, i. 135, 402.
Edwards, Talmage, i. 73.
Edwards, Thomas, i. 56, 98, 402.
Edwards, Thomas, Jr., 1. 56, 402.
Edwards, Timothy, 1. 413, 650.
Edwards, William, 1. 46, 48, 57.
Eenhart, Michel, 1. 32.
Egars, Elijah, i. 10.
Egbert, Benjamin, 1. 267, 288.
Egelston, Samuel, 1. 69.
Egger, Daniel, 1. 10.
Eggers, Landrine, i. 11.
Egger, William, 1. 10.
Eggleston, Benjamin, i. 79.
Eights, Abraham, 1. 170.
Ein, Abraham, i. 37.
Elsenlord, John, i. 125, 149 ; recom-
mended for a commission, 11. 15.
(See Jsenlord.)
Ekerl, Jacob, 1. 124, 149.
Elam, Jarvis, 1. 377.
Elder, Joseph, 1. 248.
Elder, Luke, 1. 182, 215.
Elder, William, petitions to be
released from Jail, 1. 274; con-
cerned in enlisting men for the
king's service, 858; examina-
tion of, 419; petition of, 495.
Elderkln, James, i. 78.
Eldert, Israel, 1. 183, 216.
Eldert, James, 1. 184, 216.
Eldert, Johannls, i. 185.
Eldert, Luke, 1. 182.
Eldrld, Israel, 1. 461.
Eldrig, Casey, 1. 73.
Election of delegates to New York
Prov. convention, i. 2, 3, 19, 20,
21,22, 23, 39, 40, 41,42; to Prov.
Cong, from Albany county, 64,
191; from Westchester county,
64, 188 ; from Charlotte county,
65; from Dutchess county, 41,
67, 190 ; at Jamaica, poll list of,
180 ; from New York, ibid. ; from
Suffolk county, 187 ; from Ulster
county, 189; from Orange CO.,
189, 197, 200, 201, 284 ; from Tryon
county, 190 ; from Cumberland
county, 197.
Electors, of deputies to the conti-
nental congress, qualifications
of, i. 612.
Elemes, John, i. 19.
Elen, Jacob, 1. 71.
Elexander, John, 1. 230.
Eligh, William, a prisoner, 11. 62,
63; mentioned, 350.
Elizabeth, ship, sails from New
York for Quebec, i. 208.
Elizabethtown, N. J., 1. 93, 96,344;
Jonathan Hampton chairman
of the committee of, 213 ; P. V.
B. Livingston lives at, 425.
Elkenbergh, Peter, i. 72.
Elles, Mr., 1. 270.
Ellet, John, 1. 11.
Ellet, Joseph, 1. 11.
Elliot, Andrew, i. 340.
Elliot, sir Gilbert, James Jauncey
connected by marriage with, 1.
555.
Elliot, John, 1. 267; elected chap-
lain of the 3d (Drake's) regi-
ment, 462.
Elliott, Archibald, 1. 439.
Elliott, Benjamin, 1. 152.
Elliott, Jacob, 1. 76.
Elliot, surgeon John, certificate
in favor of, 11. 28 ; recommended
for the 3d regiment, ibid.
Elliot, sergeant-major John, 11.
351.
Elliot, Joseph, 1. 174.
Elliot, lieutenant, ii. 27.
ElUs, Benjamin, 1. 83; takes the
oath of allegiance, 606; men-
tioned, 11. 356.
EUis, Henry, 1. 77.
Ellis, Ebenezer, arrested, ii. 75.
Ellis, John, 1. 32.
Ellis, Robert, i. 287.
Ellis, William, 1. 228.
Ellison, , 1. 674.
Ellison, David, 11. 47.
Ellison, John, ii. 353.
Ellison, John C, 1. 8.
Ellison, Mathew, 1. 10.
Ellison, Peter, i. 8.
Ellison, Robert, 1. 291 ; 11. 345.
Ellison, Thomas, 1. 216.
Ellit, John, Jr.,1. 115.
EUkesson, Garlt, 1. 236.
Elmendorf, colonel, 1. 489.
Elmendorp, Gerrit, 1. 30, 33.
Elmendorph, Abraham, i. 30.
Elmendorph, Arie G., 1. 31.
Elmendorph, Benjamin, 1. 30.
Elmendorph, Coenradt, i. 36.
Elmendorph, Coenradt C, i. 30, 32.
Elmendorph, Coenradt J., 1. 31, 32.
Elmendorph, Coenradt W., 1. 36.
Elmendorph, colonel, 11. 170.
Elmendorph, Cornells, i. 31, 80,
132; information of, against
Garret and John Freer, ii. 96.
Elmendorph, Cornelius, Jr., 1.
30, 38.
Elmendorph, Gerrit C, i. 31.
Elmendorph, Jacob, 1. 30, 31, 33, 80.
Elmendorph, John, 1. 29, 31, 80.
Elmendorph, Jo'nathan, i. 32, 33,
177, 178, 219, 245, 294.
Elmendorph, Lucas, 1. 36.
Elmendorph, Petrus, i. 80.
Elmendorph, Petrus I., i. 177.
Elmendorph, Samuel, i. 80.
Elmer, capt. Nathaniel, 1. 144, 251.
Elmer, colonel, at Port Schuyler,
1. 520; his military character
not fully established, 521.
Elmer, Theophelus, commission-
er from New Jersey for the regu-
lation of prices, ii. 55, 57.
Elmes, George, i. 19.
Elmore, major, 1. 131.
Elms, Thomas, asks to be ex-
empted from military duty, i.
310 ; paper maker, 459.
Elphinston, William, petition
of, 1. 103 ; allowance to, 163.
Elshaver, Lodewick, i. 71.
Elsworth, Benjamin, i. 37.
Elsworth, Hendrey, 1. 25.
Els worth, John, 1. 182, 215,461, 500.
Elsworth, John T., i. 500.
Elsworth, Joseph, 1. 37, 38.
Elsworth, Peter, i. 29,303; 11. 6, 53;
applies for a lieutenancy, ii. 10,
28 ; lieutenant, 18, 31, 32, 47, 50,
164, 351 ; seiTices of, 28.
Elsworth, Thomas, i. 262, 294.
Elsworth, William, 1. 32, 37, 129,
270,315, 441, 451, 676; chairman
of Kingston committee, 244.
Elsworth, William J., i. 137, 316.
Elting, Peter, 1. 129, 163.
Eltinge, Abraham, i. 37.
Eltinge, Cornelius, i. 37.
Eltinge, Hendrlcus, i. 30.
Eltinge, Jacobus, i. 32.
Eltinge, James, 1. 173; 11. 192.
Eltinge, Noah, 1. 38, 139.
Eltinge, Roeliff, i. 35.
Eltinge, Roelof Josias, i. 37; pe-
tition for the release of, 11. 186.
Eltinge, Solomon, i. 37.
Eltinge, Thomas, 1. 30.
Eltinge, William, i. 30, 32.
Elviston, William, U. 357.
Elwyn, George, 1. 120.
Ely, doctor Benjamin, i. iS.
Eraaugh, capt. George, refuses to
call out his company, 1. 141;
mentioned, 112.
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Embray, Robert, i. 69.
Bmbree, John, 1. 135.
Embree, Samuel, Jr., 1. 135.
Embree, Stephen, 1. 135.
Embrle, Effingham, i. 287.
Emerlgh, Johannis, i. 31.
Emerigh, "Wilhelmus, 1. 30.
Emerson, Joseph, ii. 339.
Emert,Volantine, i. 67.
Bmigh, Hendrick, i. 82.
Emigh, Lawrance, i. 82.
Emlgh, Nicholas, i. 82.
Emigh, Peter, i. 82.
Emigh, Phillip, 1. 82.
Bmigh, captain Tery, 1. 82.
Emmans. (See Emmons.)
Emmat, Thunis. i. 9.
Emmens, James, 1. 316.
Emmerick, A., signs a handbill
highly reflecting on the conti-
nental congress, i. 498.
Emmons, Abraham, 1. 122, 169.
Emmons, Benjamin, 1. 61, 897.
Emmons, Benjamin (3d), 1. 61, 397.
Emmons (Emmans), Hendrick,
1. 182, 217.
Emmons, John, 1. 77.
Emmons, Solomon, ii. 141.
Emmons, Thos., 11. 269, 632. (See
Emmens,)
Bmmott, William, 1. 77.
Emons, Eli, i. 77.
Emory, Eowland, 1. 82.
Emory, Samuel, i. 82.
Empie, lieut. Adam, U. 361.
Empie, John, 11. 361.
Empie, William, i. 125.
Emrigh, Henry, ii. 206.
Emry, John, i. 275, 283.
Enclenbergh hill. New York, the
British propose to fortify, 1.
372.
Enderle, Michael, Ii. 186.
England, Ebeuezer Piatt sent in
irons to, i. 286.
English, Robert, ii. 340.
English, Samuel, lieut. in colonel
Duboys' regiment, 11. 5, 7, 8, 50,
63,851,354; ensign, 34.
Englishmen, without connec-
tions in America not to be en-
listed in the American army,
ii. 11.
Engrossers, to be compelled to
sell grain at a limited price, 1.
649.
Enlistments, encouragement of-
fered by the continental con-
gress for, ii. 11.
Ennis, Alexander, i. 34.
Ennis, Hartman, i. 27.
Ennis, John, i. 226, 466.
Bnnls, Petrus, 1. 27.
Eusell, Ludwlck, i. 80.
Enterprize, privateer, captain
Dwight commands, i. 337.
Enterprize, sloop, on Lake Oham-
plain, 1. 286.
Brgenbregh, Philip A., ii. 192.
Erie, lake, a British vessel on,
1. 191.
Ernest, Cornelius, i. 34.
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Ernest, John, recruits for the
British, 11. 122.
Ernest, Matthew, 1, 34, 291.
Ernest, William, 1. 34.
Erskine, sergeant William, rec-
ommended to be ensign, ii. 8;
mentioned, 46.
Erskins, Mr., proprietor of Ring-
wood iron- works, 1. 342.
Ervine, Henry, 1. 174.
Erwin, lieutenant, ii. 37.
Bsmay, Thomas, 1. 505; reports
disaffection at the Hellebergh,
near Albany, 513.
Esopus, flour for the northern
army purchased at, 1. 502 ; report
on the continental frigates at,
635 ; a large quantity of leather
breeches and linen shirts stored
at, 636 ; ship Congress removed
to, 657.
Esselstyne, Gabriel, 1. 584 ; 11. 192.
Esselstyn, Jacob, ii. 192.
Esselstyne, Richard, 1. 172; major,
reports aflghtwlth the tories at
Taghkanick, 581 ; justice of the
peace for the county of Albany,
618; Indorses the petition of
Aernout Viele, ii. 192.
Essmond, Jacob, i. 73.
Estate, personal, interrogatories
respecting enemies', i. 580,
Esterly, Peter, i. 7.
Estes, Richard, i. 69.
Etherington, Samuel, 1. 147, 452.
Etherington, major Thomas, al-
lowed to go to England, i. 206.
Ettigh, Coenrad, 11. 361.
Euery, Robart, i. 68.
Euery, Samuel, i. 74.
Evaiis, Benjamin, i. 106; captain,
ii. 31, 44; lieut., 35, 48, 40, 43.
Evans, rev. Israel, chaplain to
the 2d N. Y. battalion, 11. 9, 29,
31,44.
Evans, Jacop, 1. 72.
Evans, John, 1. 26.
Evans, Peter, ii. 1.39.
Evans, William, 1. 31; ii. 142.
Everit, Benjamin, 1, 181, 187.
Everitt, Clear, i. 73.
Everitt, Daniel, 1. 3, 144, 145, 157,
160, 165, 181, 193, 194; ensign,
ii. 44.
Everit, George, 1. 17.
Everit, Isaac, chairman of the
committee of Fredericksburg,
1. 6G6 ; taken prisoner, ii. 334.
Everett, James, i. 80.
Everett, John, 1. 137.
Everit, Nehemiah, i. 181, 187
Everit, Nicholas, i. 181, 186.
Everitt, Richard, i. 77.
Everitt, Robert, 1. 28.
Everit, Thomas, i. 147, 294, 452.
Everit, William, 1. 147, 452.
Everson, George, i. 15.
Everson, Jacob, elected to N. Y.
Prov. Congress, 1. 190.
Everson, Thomas, 1. 15, 151.
Everts, John, 1. 287.
Everts, Matthew, il. 190.
Examination of soldiers who ar-
rested sheriff White, i. 131; of
Alexander Bell and Allen
Cameron, 211.
Excise, list of persons in New
York who have paid, 1. 287.
Exempts, to be enrolled and
formed into classes, each class
to furnish a man for the army,
11. 3; called out to defend the
highlands, 60; obliged to fur-
nish a soldier to serve during
the war, 97.
Exeter (N. H.), New York tories
to be sent to, 1. 531; prisoners
sent from New York to, 581.
Eyers, Elisha, i. 196.
Eygenaer, Cornelius, i. 32.
Eygenaer, Frederick, I. 29.
Eygenaer, Jacob, i. 31.
Eygenaer, Johannis, I. 31.
Eygenaer, Petrus, I. 32, 177.
Eygenaer, William, I. 30.
Eyre, Benjamin, i. 402.
Eyre, William, i. 404.
IP.
Each, Andrew, 1. 239.
Padenburgh, Isaac, ii. 190.
Fagan, Alexander, ii. 83 ; evidence
of, 84.
Fagenham, Christopher, I. 288.
Fairley, Edward, II. 46.
Fairley, James, i. 301; ensign,
recommended for promotion,
Ii. 16; mentioned, 30, 53; lieut.,
34,49.
Fairman, John, lieut. of tories,
II. 201.
Faith, confession of, agreed to by
tories at Hempstead, i. 38.
Falconer, John, 1. 159.
Faler, Niclas, 1. 81.
Faler, Phllib, 1. 81.
Palkanter, James, i. 133.
Falkenham, Samuel, i. 110.
FaU, John, i. 291.
Fall, widow, ii. 170.
FaUer, John, 1. 81.
Palls, Edward, i. 162.
Falmouth, England, wheat ex-
ported to, I. 128.
Faning, James, i. 390, 396, 408.
Panning, David, 1. 57, 133, 386.
Panning, Edmund, communi-
cates the plan for attacking
New York, 1. 333; visits Long
Island in disguise, 362; gov.
Tryon's secretary, strength of
the regiment of, 673 ; said to be
a native of Long Island, ibid. ;
colonel of loyalists, II. 122.
Fanning, Nathaniel, 1. 63.
Fanning, Phlneas, delegate to the
N. Y. prov. convention, 1. 19 ;
mentioned, 62, 63, 299, 390 ; letter
of secretary McKesson to, 118 ;
copy of order to the Suffolk
county militia from gen. Howe
transmitted to, 471 ; parole of,
491.
Fanning, Thos., i. 47, 133, 134, 386.
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Pansher, David, 1. 618, 019.
Fansher, Elijah, 1. 018.
Pansher, John, 1. 618.
Pansher, John (3d), 1. CIS.
Pansher, William, 1. 159, 018.
Par, John, i. 09, 76.
Par, Lent, a tory, li. 167 ; arrested,
ibid. J had been In the Ameri-
can service, 168.
Pareohild, Jesse, i. 28.
Faren, John, i, 15.
Fargason, Benjamin, 1. 11, 73.
Farguson, Lawrance, i. 15.
Pargyson, Gaibrel, 1. 9.
Fargyson, Thomas, i. 8. (See
Ferguson; Forgason.)
Farley, James, i. 40.
Farman, William, appointed sur-
geon to col. Graham's regiment,
i. 477 ; objections to his appoint-
ment, 478.
Farmington, Benjamin, 1. 181.
Parr, Anhable, i. 75.
Parrel, James, 1. 239.
Farrell, John, 1. 224.
Parrel, sergeant Matthew, ii. 78.
Parrington, Benjamin, i. 122, 140.
Farrington, Robert, i. 122, 146.
Parrington, Thomas, 1. 122, 146.
Farrls, Elijah, 1. 28.
Pashee, David, il. 345.
Fasselabend, Anthony, examina-
tion of, i. 472.
Pasting and prayer, a day of pub-
lic, recommended, i. 24; in Ver-
mont, proclamation for a day
of, ii. 178.
Faudle, George, il. 193, 191.
Paukender, John, i. 101.
Faukender, William, i. 101.
Faulcon, sloop qf war, stationed
at North Carolina, i. 297, 298.
Faulkner, John, 1. 200.
Faulkner, William, i. 264.
Faust, Peter, 11. 77.
Pay, Jacob, 1. 316.
Fay, Jonas, i. 110, 155 ; li. 139 ; clerk
of the convention at Dorset, 140 ;
secretary of the convention of
the State of Vermont, 179.
Feegels, John, 1. 12.
Feather, John, exchanged, ii. 364.
Peatherby, Thomas, 1. 183, 215.
Peatherby, John, i. 182.
Peatherby, William, 1. 182.
Peeler, Leenes, 1. 69.
Peere, Henrlck, petitions for re-
lease from the Fleet prison, il.
189.
Foliar, Phillip, 1. 80, 82; ii. 192.
Felta, Mathias, 1. 104.
Feltebner, John, 1. 81.
Pel ten, Phillip, 1. 30.
Felter, Harmanus, 1. 7.
Pelter, Johannis, jr., 1. 80.
Pelter Mathew, i. 204.
Felter, Peter, 1. 7.
Felter, William, 1. 7.
Feltes, John, 1. 7.
Pelton, Benjamin, I. 32.
Pelton, Jacob, 1. 82.
Felton, JohannU, 1. 80.
Pelton, Petrus, 1. 32.
Felty, Augustus, 11. 358.
Pench, Abram, I. 70.
Pendel, John, 1. 81.
Fendlk, Derlck, 1. 7.5.
Penin, Mattevis, 1. 28.
Penton, Robert, deposition of, 1.
349.
Ferdon, Abraham, 1. 79.
Ferdon, esquire, i. 78.
Ferdon, Jacob, 1. 78.
Ferdon, John, 1. 78.
Ferdon, Samuel, i. 79.
Ferdon, sergeant-major, li. 353.
Ferdon, Zaohary, I. 78.
Ferguson, Jacob, 1. 83.
Ferguson, Peter, 1. 175.
Ferguson, sergeant, William, ii.
348. (See Fargason ; Forgason,)
Perlnton, Joseph, 1. 83.
Peris, John, 1. 115.
Perlee, lieut. Edmund, 11. 54.
Fero, Christian, i. 81.
Pero, Petrus, 1. 71.
Ferrand, John, 1. 7.
Ferrara, Mrs., i. 291.
Perren, John, I. 500.
Ferrey, Joseph, i. 380.
Ferris, Caleb, i. 442.
Ferris, Daniel, I. 82.
Ferris, Henry, 1. 28.
Ferris, Jacob, i. 77.
Ferris, James, i. 122.
Ferris, Jessie, i. 74.
Ferris, Jonathan, i. 471.
Ferris, Joshua, i. 64 ; examination
of, 442, 448 ; a prisoner, petitions
for relief, 484.
Ferris, Omar, i. 77.
Ferry, Joseph, i. 46.
Ferry, Thomas, 11. 195.
Field, Benjamin, 1. 40, 181 ; a tory,
11. 166 ; his sons executed, ibid.
Field, Benjamin, Jr., 1. 40, 181.
Field, Cliarles, i. 17.
Field, James, 1. 50, 182, 404.
Field, John, 1. 121, 404, 572; re-
port of a committee of the con-
vention on a letter of, 487.
Field, Jos., i. 216; recommended
to be appointed a lieut., 488.
Field, Michalmas, 1. 74.
Field, Robert, 1. 40, 181, 283.
Field, Stephen, i. 181.
Field, Uriah, i. 023.
Field, Whitehead, 1. 183, 217.
Fiere, Anderies, 1. 227.
Fiero, Christian, 1. 29.
Fiero, Christian, Jr., 1. 29; 11. 73.
Fiero, Hendrick, i. 82.
Fiero, Stephanus, i. 29.
Fiero, William, 1. 83.
Fight with torles, i. 681.
Filer, Thomas, 1. 50, 401.
Piles, Solomon, 1. 17.
Pllkins, James, 1. 28.
Fillips, Benlmln, 1. 60.
Fillips, Henry, 1. 60.
Fillips, John, 1. 75.
FilUpa, Zechri, 1. 74.
PiUman, adjutant John, 11. 43.
Fllor, captain Beitjamin, 1. 45.
Fince, Caleb, 1. 67.
Finch, Albert, 1. 70.
Finch, Daniel, i. 10, 144, 231.
Finch, Isaac, 1. 303 ; ensign, ii. 32,
Flneh, Jabez, 1. 83.
Pinch, John, 1. 10, 384 ; a prisoner,
11. 02, 63.
Finch, Jonathan, i. 470.
Finch, Nathaniel, 1. 46, SI; his
evidence against Daniel Patch-
en, 328 ; petition of, In regard to
the scarcity of salt in Orange
county, 484.
Finch, Reynold, 1. 46, 57.
Pinch, Samuel, 1. 11.
Finch, Solomon, i. 11.
Finch, William, 1. 75.
Plncke, Wilhelm, 1. 67.
Pinckel, , a tory, wounded,
I. 581.
Fine, Mr., i. 267.
Pineel, George, ii. 190.
Plngle, captain, i. 677.
Pink, Alexander, i. 260.
Fink, captain Andrew, i. 101 ; ap-
pointed to recruit, 503; men-
tioned, ii. 9, 33, 44, 45, 48, 51;
rank in 1775, 1776, 38, 42.
Pink, Andrew, Jr., i. 108.
Pinkie, Jerry, swears torles, ii.
193, 194.
Finn, lieutenant, ii. 77.
Fire island inlet, ship Charlotte
and another vessel captured
and carried into, i. 418.
Firemen of New York city, peti-
tion of, i. 137; names of, 315.
Fisoh, Cliristoffel, i. 81.
Fish, , 11. 47.
Fish, Benjamin, 1. 184.
Fish, Daniel, i. 73.
Fish, Ellphaz, 1. 83.
Pish, John, i. 40, 74, 182, 315, 317;
lieutenant, 11.2??; captain, 35, 40.
Fish, Jonathan, i. 40, 70, 186, 217.
Fish, Josiah, i. 99.
Fish, Lawrence, 1. 186, 215, 401.
Pish, Moses, 1. 74.
Pish, Nathan, i. 292, 315.
Pish, lieut. Nicholas, 1. 223, 224;
II. 46; recommended for a ma-
jority, 1. 499 ; major, B76; 11. 10, 17,
91, 351; ordered to prevent
abuses under flags of truce, 1.
554; orders to, 626; approves of
the proposed plan for foraging,
627; brigade ms^Jor, Ii. 51; sends
for a flag of truce to New York,
137 ; brigade inspector, 360.
Pish, Pardon, 1. 74.
Fish, Peter, 11. 192.
Fish, Preserved, 1. 83.
Fish, Samuel T., i. 40.
Fish, Sebry, 11. 852.
Pish, Seth, 1. 74.
Fish, Thomas, 1. 18.
Fisher, Frederick, 1. 124.
Fisher, George, i. 815, 817.
Fisher, Jacob, 1. 80.
Fisher, John, 1. 106, 124, 207; peti-
tion of, 113; captain, 11. 43. (See
Visscher.)
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Fisher, Leonard, 1. 226; pass to,
628.
Fisher, lieutenant, his house In
New York'ft-equented by Jersey
officers, 1. 300.
Fisher, Minna, 1. 26.
Fisher, Nicholas, 1. 208, 239.
Flshkill, Dlrck. G. Brlnckerhoff
transmits a return of the per-
sons who signed the association
of, 1. 86; post-riders employed
between New York and, 467;
barracks ordered to be erected
at, 489 ; Canadian corps ordered
to, 534; barracks at, 537; con-
vention at, 561 ; Samuel Loudon
printer at, 643; a great number
of prisoners confined In the
guard-house at, 11. 60; public
stores ordered to be removed
from, 89.
Fisk, David, 1. 67.
Fitch, James, 1. 48.
Fitch, Joseph, 1. 106 ; 11. 29 ; lleut.,
35, 38, 40, 43.
Fltoh, Nehemiah, 1. 177.
Fitch, Pelatiah, 11. 139.
Fitch, William, 1. 114, 155.
Fltcher, John, 1. 188.
Flthlan, Aaron, i. 56,401.
Flthian, David, 1. 55, 120, 235; cap-
tain, 401.
Fitzgerald, John, Jr., 11. 360.
Fives, Gfeorge, 1. 217.
Flagler, Phillip, i, 82.
Flagler, Zachariah, 1. 73.
Flagley, Richard, 11. 337.
Flags of truce, orders to prevent
abuses under, 1. 554.
Flanigan, Daniel, 11. 353.
Flatbush, committee of, 1. 41 ; re-
ferred to, 90; David Matthews
arrested at, 347; the British at,
462.
Flatlands, declares Itself neutral,
1. 42 ; George Brewerton resides
at, 347.
Flax, large crops of, in New York,
1.559.
Flaxseed, merchants of New
York ask whether It may be
shipped to Ireland, 1. 118.
Fleet, Alexander, 1. 51.
Fleet, Gilbert, 1. 51, 138.
Fleet, Jesse, i. 53.
Fleet, John, i. 184, 209, 217, 373, 421.
Fleet, Luke, i. 461.
Fleet, Parrott, 1. 53.
Fleet, Simon, 1. 51, 58.
Fleet prison (Kingston), guard
and committee of, 11. 81 ; Charles
Giles appointed commissary of,
136; rations allowed to prison-
ers In, Ibid. ; Petrus Soefelt or-
dered to be discharged from, 174 ;
John B. Dumond confined in,
178; Boeloff J. Eltinge confined
m, 186; Hendrlck Freere con-
fined in, 188; Henry Cuylersent
to, 189; Johannes Turner re-
leased from, ibid. ; names of
prisoners in, 194.
Fleming, Edward, 1.4; appointed
, deputy adjutant-general, 117;
transmits gen. Washington's
orders respecting certain pris-
oners, 319 ; lieut.-col. 11. 41.
Fleming, George, i. 302 ; captain
return of men In the company
of, 11. 337.
Fleming, James, arrested, 11. 75.
(See Flewelling.)
Fleming, Michael, 1. 283 ; sergeant,
11. 357.
Fleming, Peter, 1. 241.
Flemmlng, captain, evidence of,
11. 155.
Flemming, lleut. S., 11. 27.
Fletcher, Benjamin, i. 99.
Fletcher, Nicholas, 1. 311.
Fletcher, Richard, i. 129, 163, 288.
Fletcher, Samuel, 1. 99, 106, 198 ; 11.
140; lleut., 41; captain, 149.
Fletcher, Thomas, deposition of^
1. 350; mentioned, 373.
Flewelllng, James, 1. 650; 11. 138;
petition of, 78.
Flewelllng, John, I. 19, 650; 11.
138; examination of, 76; peti-
tion of, 78. (See Fluining.)
Flewwelllug, Abel, 1. 19.
Flewwelling, Morris, i. 19 ; ii. 79.
Flick, Martin, ii. 356.
Flint, Ammy, 1. 58.
Flint, Benoni,"!. 58, 414.
Flint, Nathan, 1. 58, 415.
Flints, report of committee on
procuring, 11. 97.
Flodder, Jacob Jansen, 1. 652.
Flood, , kills one Lounsbury,
a tory, of Westchester county,
1. 465.
Florence, Gideon, 1. 17,
Florance, John, i. 16.
Florida (Orange eo.), militia ofli-
cers of, i. 144, 2S1, 251 ; people of,
determined to obtain salt by
violence, 484.
Flour, exported, i. 128 ; at Tlcon-
deroga and adjoining places,
514; supply of, demanded for
the army at White Plains, 531 ;
quantity of, at Ticonderoga
and other northern stations,
534; price of, 671.
Flower, Harman, 1. 183.
Flower, John, 1. 183.
Flower, Michael, 1. 183.
Flower, Timothy, 1. 186, 215
Flowers, Ellsha, 11. 141.
Floyd, Benjamen, i. 44, 45, 63, 380.
Floyd, Margaret, 1. 399.
Floyd, Richard, 1. 46, 379.
Floyd, William, delegate to the
N. Y. prov. convention, 1. 19;
mentioned, 134, 277, 379; trans-
mits intelligence of an engage-
ment with two men-of-war in
the Delaware river, 303 ; Andrew
Patchen abuses, 328; requests
the president of the N. Y. con-
vention to give him informa-
tion as to the state of afialrs in
New York, 449.
Fluining, John, about to join the
enemy, 11. 74, 75. (See Flewel-
ling.)
Fluno, John, ii. 353.
Flushing, election of delegate to
N. Y. Prov. Congress from, 1. 41 ;
torles of, 202 ; election of militia
oflScers in, 335; refugees from
New York go to, 463.
Fly market. New York, i. 327, 350,
372.
Foard, Hozekiah, ii. 142.
Foard, Noah, 11. 142.
Foard, Paul, 11. 142.
Foard, Seth, 11, 142.
Fober, Elizabeth, i. 290.
Foght, John M., 1. 317; recom-
mended for a commission, 11.
13 ; lieutenant, 27.
Folant, Jacob, 1. 82.
Polland, Jury, 1. 33.
Folliott, George, declines serving
in the N. Y. Prov. Cong., 1. 100 ;
mentioned, 341, 347.
Folliott, John, 1. 374.
Fonda, Abraham D., i. 170, 245.
Fonda, Adam, i. 124.
Fonda, Isaac, 1. 65.
Fonda, Isaac D., commissioner
for detecting conspiracies, ii.
333.
Fonda, major Jellis, 1. 91 ; ii. 4, 47,
48; information furnished by,
i. 525 ; recommended to be sent
with a message to the Onon-
dagas, 529 ; recommends sundry
persons for commissions, 11. 16.
Fonda, Jelles A., 1, 105; 2d lleut.,
11. 40.
Fonda, Jellis J., 1. 170.
Fonda, Jeremiah, 11. 192.
Fonda, major John, i. 149; great
disturbance on the arrest of, 161.
Fonda, John A., i. 174; 11. 192.
Fonda, John I., 1. 247.
Fonda, John J., i. 171, 172, 247.
Fonda, John P., 1. 171, 247.
Fonda, Lawrence, i. 172, 584.
Foot, Asa, i. 69.
Foran, James, i. 31.
Forbes, Gilbert, keeper of the
Robin Hood tavern, i. 343; a
New York tory, 344, 345, 351;
sells rifles and guns to gov.
Try on, 354; further facts re-
specting, 356; committed to
jail, 358; David Mathews sends
money by capt. Brewerton to,
364; examination of, 371; in
prison, 373; mentioned, 425;
sent prisoner to Litchfield, ii.
163.
Forbes, James, 1. 289; 11. 339.
Forbes, Mr., of Eastchester, 1. 445.
Forbes, Philander, petition of,
ii. 163.
Forbes, William, of Jamaica, L.I.,
i. 182, 271.
Forbes, William, of Goshen, tan-
ner, signs the association, i. 5;
resorts on board the man-of-
war at New York, 344 ; a tory,
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arrested, 353; examination of,
35(1; In prison, 373, 425; petitions
to be discharged, 494.
Forbes (Forbis), William A., sad-
dler, of New York, applies for a
contract to make military ac-
couterraents, 1. 104; In Lasher's
regiment, 224; applies for a
commission in the New York
battalion, 231; lieutenant, 301;
captain, wishes to quit the ser-
vice, ii. 16, 30; applicant for a
company, 46.
Forbos, Daniel, i. 555.
Forbs, captain Samuel, 1. 203.
Force, Benjamin, i. 73.
Force, Solomon, 1. 73.
Force, Timothy, 1. 73.
Ford, Anthony, 1. 267.
Ford, lieut. Chilion, ii. 339.
Ford, ensipn, ii. 119.
Ford, Ephraim, i. 75.
Ford, major Jacob, 1. 173; ordered
against the insurgents at the
Hellebergh, 507, 508; instruc-
tions to, 516; letter from, 521;
letter of Robert Yates to, 522;
mentioned, ii. 196, 200.
Ford, James, 1. 75.
Ford, John, i. 76.
Ford, Jonathan, i. 177.
Ford, Nathaniel, i. 176, 324.
Ford, captain P., at White Plains,
1. 535 ; sends men with plunder
to New England, 536; plunders
Pugsley's house, 537; sends
plunder from White Plains to
Connecticut, 540; plunders the
house of Phoebe Oakley of West-
chester, 541, 542, 543; prisoner,
requests to be brought to trial,
582.
Ford, Patrick, 1. 17.
Ford, Simon, i. 175.
Ford, William, i. 75.
Pordham, Abraham, Jr., 1. 60.
Fordham, Daniel, 1. 50, 120, 415;
ii. 195.
Fordham, Ephraim, 1. 50, 416; ii.
195.
Fordham, George, i. 59, 415.
Fordham, John N., i. 50.
Fordham, Nathan, i. 50, 413 ; peti-
tion of the militia of, 135 ; mili-
tia officers of, 169.
Fordom, Abraham, 1. 409.
Fordom, Gidion, 1. 411.
Fordom, Phlnaus, 1. 408.
Fordom. Stephen, i. 408.
Forgas, James, 1. 12.
Forgason, Elijah, 1. 74, 75.
Forgason, Jerimiah, 1. 75.
Forgason, Stephen, 1. 73, 142.
Forgison, Ephraim, 1. 25.
P'orgoson, Orra, i. 09.
Forguson, John, i. 72.
Forgyson, Ezekall, 1. 10. (See
Farganon; Ferguaon.)
Forger, Jachamyah, 1. 11.
Forger, John, 1. 11.
Forler. (See Furler.)
Forraan, James, 1. 486.
Forman, John, 1. 28; 2d lieuten-
ant in col. Dubois' regiment,
il. 7, 60, 53.
Forman, William, i. 77, 78 ; sur-
geon, certificate for. 441.
Fornler, Francis, 1. 390.
Forshee, Johannis, I. 9.
Forshee, Peter, i. 9.
Port, Abraham, i. 78.
Fort, Johannes, i. 78.
Fort at the Highlands, Bernard
Romans appointed to build a,
i. 191 ; six companies ordered to
garrison, 198; lord Sterling or-
dered to dispatch troops to.
Ibid.; condition of, 199; men-
tioned, 454. (See Fortificaiions.)
Fort at Hoorn's Hook, 1. 294.
Fort Constitution, return of
troops on duty at, 1. 238; Jonar
than Lawrence commissioner
at, 312 ; made an asylum for tea
and the illegal vendors thereof,
313; re-enforcements sentto, 474;
John Schenck, commissary at,
483 ; Swartwout's regiment sta-
tioned at, 558; in want of pro-
visions, 572; Albany rangers
object to be ordered to, 582;
Albany rangers at, in want of
clothes, 585 ; Albany rangers at,
602; officersat, ii. 20; lleut.-col.
Willet's regiment at, 137.
Fort Dayton, i. 507; ii. 15; capt.
Allen in command at, i. 520.
Fort Edward, election of delegate
to provincial convention at,
i. 66 ; Albany militia ordered to,
503 ; militia of, ordered to Tryon
county, 509, 523, 624; col. Van
Ness' regiment recalled from,
512 ; disaffected parties refuse to
march to, 513 ; quantity of flour
at, 514 ; gen. Schuyler at, 520.
Fort George (Lake George) taken
possession of by Bernard Ro-
mans, 1. 206 ; ordered garrison-
ed, 249; lieut.-col. Qansevoort
commandant of, 435; officers
appointed to recruit at, 503;
quantity of flour at, 514 ; a de-
sign to seize, 526; rangers sent
from Tryon county as far as,
596, 597; lieut. Henry at, il. 23.
Fort Independence, the enemy
carry on a predatory war from,
1. 641 ; number of British troops
at, 11. 119; erected on general
Montgomery's farm, 365, 366.
Fort Johnson, commodore John-
son commands the British
fleet at, i. 298.
Fort Lee, list of stores found at,
1.603.
Fort Montgomery, capt. Swart-
wout's company at, 1. 284; brig-
adier-general Clinton at, 444,
464; re-enforcements sentto, 474 ;
want of provisions at, 572; cols.
Pawllng's and Snyder's regi-
ments of militia ordered to, 11.
60 ; about to be attacked by the
British, 93; general orders at,
IH; proceedings of courts-mar-
tial at, 120-126; Siias Gardner
tried by court-martial at, 162 ;
ensign Abraham Legget taken
prisoner at, 347.
Fort Schuyler, Sir John Johnson
about to attack, Ii. 196; major
John Graham's company at,
357,358.
Fort Stanwlx, no attack expect-
ed at, 1. 523.
Fort Ticonderoga, taken, i. 92.
Fort Washington, cannonading
at, 1. 532; the enemy occupy,
559 ; obstructions opposite, 653 ;
number of Hessians stationed
at, S70; in possession of the
enemy, 11. 88 ; part of colonel
Hand's regiment taken prison-
ers at, 119 ; number of British
troops killed at, ibid.
Fortifications in the Highlands,
amount paid on account of, 1.
483.
Fortune, , a New Y^ork tory, 1.
344, 351.
Fortune, Alex., bond of, 1. 368.
Fortune, (Fortin), Joseph, 1. 223,
224 ; ii. 27, 46 ; lieutenant, 18.
Fosdick, Samuel, 1. 183.
Foster, Benjamin, 1. 194, 406.
Foster, Bethiah, 1. 406.
Foster, Christofor, i. 410.
Foster, Daniel, 1. 408.
Foster, David Hayns, I. 411.
Foster, Ellas, i. 407.
Foster, Elnathan, i. 19, 650; ar-
rested and examined, il. 75;
petition of, 78, 138; warrant
against, 80; bond of, 173; peti-
tions for leave to see his sister,
185.
Foster, Ephraim, I. 60.
Foster, Jededlah, I. 60.
Foster, John, I. 18 ; elected dele-
gate to Prov. Cong. 43, 44 ; men-
tioned, 59, 86, 123, 185, 217, 275,
413; cashpald to, 482; mention-
ed, 11. 346, 358.
Foster, John, Jr., 1. 50, 243.
Foster, Jonas, 1. 408.
Poster, Joseph, 1. 74.
Foster, Josiah, i. 408.
Foster, Marmaduke.i. 129; depo-
sition of, 534; complains of
being plundered by N. England
troops, 535.
Foster, Nathaniel, 1. 47, 60, 76, 121,
152, 410.
Poster, Prudance, 1. 409.
Foster, Samuel, 1. 184.
Foster, Stephen, 1. 69, 406.
Foster, Temperance, 1. 415.
Foster, Vlnant, 1. 68.
Foster, Wakeman, i. 60.
Foster, widow, 1. 455.
Foster, William, 1. 19, 52, 407.
Foster, Zededlah, I. 409.
Fotlear, Cornelius, Joins a party
of tories, II. 114. (See Purler.)
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Fonary, Edward, 1. 68.
Fountain, Stephen, 1. 37, 373, 385 ;
charges against, 329, 330; sent
prisoner to New Haven, 332.
Fountain, Usial, i. 122.
Fourniers, Francois, 1. 64.
Fowler, Benjamin, 1. 75.
Fowler, Daniel, 1. 36.
Fowler, FeUx, 1. 185, 217.
Fowler, George, i. 66.
Fowler, Isaac, i. 18, 19, 123.
Fowler, Jeremiah, 1. 16, 160, 485.
Fowler, captain John, i. 60.
Fowler, John, i. 19, 184, 275, 409 ;
petition of, 223 ; petitions for a
hearing, 477 ; a tory, his slave
manumitted, 650; mentioned,
ii. 113.
Fowler, Jonathan, i. 146.
Fowler, Joseph, i. 76.
Fowler, Joshua, i. 498.
Fowler, Nehemiah, i. 19.
Fowler, Oliver, 1. 66.
Fowler, Philip, a tory prisoner,
1.455.
Fowler, Samuel, 1. 19.
Fowler, Solomon, 1. 29, 188, 341 ;
summoned to appear before the
committee on conspiracies, 369.
Fowler, Thedosius, i. 301 ; recom-
mended for a lieutenancy, ii. 4 ;
appointed, 9 ; mentioned, 16, 18,
29, 47, 60, 52, 164 ; captain, 351.
Fowler, Thomas, i. 19.
Fowler, William, i. 141 ; letter of
Thomas Franklin to, 590.
Fox, Christopher P., i. 124.
Fox, Christopher "W., i. 124 ; ii.
335.
Fox, Daniel, ii. 335.
Fox, Frederick, i. 125.
Fox, Joseph, 1. 66, ii. 335.
Fox, Philip, ii. 358.
Fox, "William, Jr., i. 124.
Fox, William W., ii. 335.
Foy, sergeant Edward, ii. 356.
Fradanburgh, Gideon, ii. 190.
Fragey, Larry, i. 873.
Frair, Abraham, i. 77.
Fralr, Garret, released from pris-
on for one day, i. 622.
Frair, Simon, i. 77.
B'raiser, Joseph, i. 50.
Fraligh. (See JPreeligh.)
Frame, Samuel, 1. 33.
France, a privateer sent for am-
munition to, t 489.
Francis, Cambrius, i. 66.
Francis, Samuel, i. 287, 291.
Franoiska, John, i. 227.
Franck, John, 1. 149.
Frank, Frederick, 1. 125.
Franklin, Benjamin, Messrs.
Pliarua, Panet & Co., of Nantz,
refer to, 492.
Franklin, John, 1. 118.
Franklin, lieutenant Robert, 42d
regiment, sent prisoner to
Kingston, i. 337.
Franklin, Thomas, 1. 377; letter
of, 590.
Franklin, Walter, 1. 377.
Franklin, gov. William, employ-
ed by the British to grant pro-
tections and pardons, i. 670;
sent prisoner to Litchfield,
11. 163.
Franks, John, i. 49, 60, 393.
Frans, Jacob, 1. 32.
Frasier, Simon, colonel of the 71st
regiment, 1. 337. (See JSVazer.)
Praver, Johannis, 1. 71.
Pray, David, ii. 190.
Fray, Nathan, 1. 78.
Prayr, Jacob, ii. 190.
Frayr, Philip, H. 190.
Frazer, Benjamin L, 1. 28.
Frazer, Catharine, 1. 291.
Frazer, BUezer, 1. 28.
P'razer, general, in command at
Montreal, 1. 633.
Frazer, Jeremiah, 11. 356.
Frazer, Mrs., i. 211.
Frazer, Thomas, captain of torles,
ii. 201, 202.
Frazer, William, trial of, ii. 201;
sentenced to twelve months'
imprisonment, 204. (See Frai-
ser; F)-asier.) ■
Frear, Hugo, i. 35, 37.
Frear, Jacob, Jr., i. 36.
Frear, colonel John, 11. 177. (See
Freer.)
Fredenborongh, William, i. 471.
Freedenham, Christopher, pass
to, i. 628.
Frederick, Johannis, ii. 347.
Frederick, Peter, 1. 10.
Frederick, Peter, Jr., i. 271.
Fredericks, Jonas, i. 182.
Fredericksburg, public stores or-
dered to be removed to, ii. 89.
Freebody, John, 1. 538.
Freedom of the press, dangers of
assaults on, i. 281,
Freehold, committee of, arrest
John Graham, 1. 220.
Freeholder, Queens county. (See
Newspapers.)
Freeligh, Hendrlok P., 1. 29.
Freeligh, John, i. 31.
Freeligh, Peter, i. 29, 71. (See
Freligh.)
Freeman, Caszar, i. 299.
Freeman, Elijah, 1. 69.
Freeman, Robart, 1. 69, 70, 136.
Freeman, Thomas, ii. 141.
Freeman, William, ii. 142.
Freer, Abraham, 1. 30.
Freer, Anthony, 1. 32, 177.
Freer, Benjamin, i. 36. .
Freer, Benjamin H., 1. 36, 193.
Freer, Daniel, 1. 37, 194.
Freer, Elias, i. 77.
Freer, Garret, i. 31; refuses to
swear allegiance to New York,
Ii. 96.
Freer, Gerrlt, Jr., 1. 36.
Freer, Heugo, J., 1. 36, 37.
Freer, Isaac, i. 87.
Freer, Jacob, 1. 19, 31, 78, 79.
Freer, Jacob J., 1. 37.
Freer, Jacob S., 1. 34, 268.
Freer, Jan, 11. 32, 90; report of
proceedings against, 96; peti-
tions to be liberated, 184.
Freer, Jeremiah, 1. 36.
Freer, Johannes, affidavit of, 11.
175.
Freer, John, i. 29, 81, 37, 78, 140, 195,
676.
Freer, Jonas, 1. 37.
Freer, Jonathan, 1. 36.
Freer (Frier), Joseph, i. 37; taken
prisoner by torles, ii. 113; ser-
geant, robbed of his arms and
ammunition by tories, 173.
Freer, Paulus, 1. 37.
Freer, Petrus, 1. 86.
Freer, Samuel, 1. 32.
Freer, Simon, 1. 37, 78.
Freer, Solomon, 1. 31.
Freer, Thomas, 1. 77. (See.iiV«or/
Frier.)
Freidenberg, Peter, i. 71.
Freligh, Henry, Jr., 1. 81.
Freligh (Fraligh), Samuel, 1. 29;
joins the British, ii. 113 ; petition
of, 184.
Freligh, Stevanus, 1. 71. (See
Freeligh.)
French, Abner, i. 124 ; lieutenant,
130; ii. 28, 44, 47, 48, 49,52; cap-
tain, descriptive roll of his
company, 347; mentioned, 351.
French, Ebenezer, recommended
for a commission, ii. 4, 16; in-
formation wanted respecting,
19; certificate of his services,
20 ; recruiting, 26.
French, James, i. 380.
French, John, i. 196, 451, 458.
French, Joseph, i. 86, 202, 235, 240;
elected to the Provincial Con-
gress, 90.
French, justice, i. 346.
French, major, in command of
Rogers' rangers, i. 670.
French, Nathaniel, i. 204, 384.
French, the, assist America, ii,
94.
Fresh Meadows, Queens county,
1. 347.
Fretenborough, , atory.ii. 166.
Fretenborough, Benjamin, i. 471.
Prey, Henrick, parole of, 11. 169.
Frey, John, 1. 105 ; chairman of
the committee of Tryon county,
336,596. (See Fry.)
Fridrlck, Coon, 1. 10.
Friend, Charles, petition of, 1.
307.
Frienslwer, George, ii. 358.
Frier, Andries, 1. 34.
Frigates, continental, at Pough-
keepsie, instructions respecting
removal of, 1, 678 ; report on, 635.
Frlsbie, Philip, 1. 177.
Frog's Point (or neck), a British
man-of-war passes, 1. 463; Brit-
ish take possession of, 541.
Frome, Petrus, i. 71.
Frontier, force detached for de-
fense of the western, 1. 508;
report of committee for seour-
ing the southern, ii. 176.
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Frost, Nathaniel, i. 185.
Frost, Thomas, 1. 185.
Frost, •William, 1. 185, 217 ; il. 352.
Frothingham, George, 1. 69.
Fruel, Peter, i. 66.
Fry, Jacob, 11. 361.
Fry, captain John, 11. 35, 40.
Fryer, Mr., ii. HI.
Frylock, Joseph, lieutenant, 1
500 ; ensign, ii. 12, 35, 50, 53, 164.
Freyloclc, rev. Mr., chaplain to
the 1st battalion, ii. 9.
Fueter, , a tory, rode on a raU
at New York, 1. 344, 351.
Fulham, remonstrance of the
inhabitants of, 1. 204; militia
officers of, 1. 230.
Fuller, Amoriah, i. 12.
Fuller, BiU, 1. 66.
Fuller, Cornelius, i. 68.
Fuller, Hezekiah, 11. 142.
Fuller, Israel, i. 66.
Fuller, Jedediah, i. 151, 500.
Fuller, Jephthia, i. 24.
Fuller, Jonathan, i. 458.
Fuller, Joseph, 1. 616.
Fuller, Mathew, ii. 192.
Fuller, Peter, Ii. 337.
Fuller, Samuel, 1. 222.
Fuller, William, i. 72.
FuUerton, James, a tory, 11. 201.
FuUerton, William, 1. 12.
FuUmore, Jasper, i. 83.
Fulmer, George, 11. 348.
Fulton, Alexander, i. 15.
Fulton, Hugh, 1. 12.
Fulton, John, i. 74.
Fulton, Wm., petition of, i. 432.
Fulve, Thomas, i. 275.
Fnnck, Elizabeth, i. 287.
Furler (Forler), Cornelius, court-
martialed, il. 121 ; sentenced to
be hanged, 125; petitions for
pardon, 162, 165.
Furman, Abraham, i. 183.
Furman, Benjamin, 1. 8.
Furman, Ezekiel, 1. 40.
Furman, Gabriel, i. 40, 181.
Furman, Howard, i. 40, 181.
Furman, John, i. 69.
Furman, Jonathan, 1. 40.
Furman, Novell, 1. 28.
Furman, Ralph, ii. 46.
Furman, William, 1. 40, 181.
Furnace of the Forest of Dean,
proposals to hire, i. 656 ; at work
for the continental govern-
ment, ii. 87.
Furness, Ueut.-ool., his case re-
ferred to gen. Clinton, 1. 479.
Fushle, William, 1. 179.
Fynhout, Cornelius, 1. 72.
G.
Gabriel, adjutant Nicholas Em-
anuel, examination of, i. 480;
mentioned, 619.
Gaeheill, Jacob, i. 99.
Gage, David, encourages men to
join the enemy, II. 85.
Gage, Ebenezeri 1. 121.
Gage, Jabez, 1. 175.
Gage, Phineas, i. 66.
Gage, gen. Thomas, proposes to
raise regiments in Massachu-
setts, i. 2; measures taken to
prevent the victualing of the
fleet of, 119; duties due by, 538.
Gage, William, i. 155.
Gagger, William, 1. 403. (See Jag-
ger.)
Qaill, John, 1. 155.
Gaine, Francis, i. 28.
Gaine, Hugh, 1. 255.
Gaites, Shepard, i. 230.
Galaspie, Samuel, 1. 164. (See Oil-
laspy.)
Galatians, captain, 1. 164.
Galbreath, Bartram, commission-
er from Pennsylvania for the
regulation of prices, 11. 55.
Galbreath, Hugh, ii. 48.
Galbreath, Robert, 1. 147, 452.
Galbreath, Thomas, 1. 118.
Galbreath, Wm., 2d lieut., Ii. 53.
Galden, William, 1. 182.
Gale, Benjamin, i. 85, 157, 194.
Gale, captain, plunder found in
the chest of, 1. 537.
Gale, Goes, 1. 144.
Gale, Josiah, i. 136.
Gale, Peter, i. 85, 144.
Gale, Thomas, i. 85.
Gales, Daneill, i. 196.
Galleys, American, attack Brit-
ish ships, 1. 442.
Galloway, Alexander, i. 17, 145.
Galloway, George, 1. 16, 145
Galloway, James, i. 16.
Gallup, William, ii. 144.
Galsworthy, Samuel, i. 340.
Gait, Charles, i. 87.
Gait, John, i. 87.
Gait, Robert, Mrs. Moorehead
transmits power of attorney to,
i. 87 ; mentioned, 255.
Galusha, David, 1. 114.
Gamel, Alexander, i. 66.
Gamel, James, 1. 66.
Gammell, George, entices men
on board a man-of-war, i. 343.
Gammel, Samuel, I. 66.
Gammon, William, 1. 87.
Gamson, John, 1. 80.
Gandell, William, applies to be
appointed lieutenant of artil-
lery, i. 263.
Ganler, Samuel, ii. 337.
Gann, John, i. 400.
Gano, Daniel, i. 107, 117 ; lieuten-
ant, 286; 11. 29,36, 38, 42; resigna-
tion of, i. 420.
Gano, rev. John, chaplain to the
5th battalion, 11. 9, 351.
Ganong, Thomas, I. 70.
Gansevoort, Harme, 1. 616.
Gansevoort, John, i. 646.
Gansevoort, Leonard, elected to
N. Y. Prov. Congress, I, 191 ;
member of the committee to
detect conspiracies, 340; men-
tioned, 061, 665, 666 ; il. 22, 25, 48,
364; recommends sundry per-
sons for commissions, 14.
Gansevoort, Ijconard, Jr., reconi'
mended for paymaster, ii. 14.
Gansevoort, Peter, major, i. 117
ii. 35, 37, 42; colonel in com-
mand at Fort George, 1. 435
con fers wi th a committee of the
convention at Saratoga, 503
orders sent to, 525 ; mentioned,
647; recommends persons for
commissions, ii. 4, 9, 46 ; officers
in the regiment of, 6, 7 ; lieut.-
col. in Van Schaick's battalion,
44, 45, 61 ; letter of, to governor
Clinton, 350; date of his com-
mission, 352; mentioned, 360;
general, .364.
Ganton, MIchal, 1. 441.
Gardlnear, Harmanos, 1. 158.
Gardineer, Henry, 1. 247.
Gardiner, Abraham, 1. 65, 400.
Gardiner, colonel, arras taken
from the house of, i. 645.
Gardiner, David, i. 61, 62, 394, 395.
Gardiner, Mrs. Gerusha, 1. 400.
Gardiner, Jeremiah, i. 53, 400, 416.
Gardiner, John, i. 8, 12, 55, 56, 61,
62, 225, 395, 401, 404.
Gardiner, Joseph, 1. 61, 62, 395.
Gardiner, Lion, 1. 49, 401.
Gardiner, Nancy, I. 403.
Gardiner, Nathaniel, i. 59.
Gardiner, Samuel, i. 18, 56, 72.
Gardinier, Andris, 1. 600.
Gardinier, Dirck, 1. 172, 609 ; pro-
tests against the election at
Kinderhook, 614; petition of,
642 ; ii. 81 ; banished, 364.
Gardinier, Jacob, 1. 124.
Gardner, captain, committee on
forming a constitution meet at
the house of, i. 552.
Gardner, Charles, i. 291; a tory.
Imprisoned at Hackinsack, 498.
Gardner, Elijah, i. 28.
Gardner, James, 1. 10.
Gardner, Peter, ii. 348.
Gardner, Silas, 1. 18; court-mar-
tialed and sentenced to be
hanged, ii. 127; petitions for
pardon, 134, 161, 165.
Gardner, Thomas, a tory, impris-
oned at Hackinsack, i. 498.
Gardoneer, Henry H.,1. 172.
Garit, Michal, i. 316.
Garltson, G.irit, i. 8.
Garland, George, ii. a57.
Garman, Christopher, i. 228.
Garnet, John, ii. 341.
Garnsy, Daniel, 1. 75.
Garnsey, John, 1. 76.
Garnsey, Joseph, 1. 619.
Garnsey, Michael, i. 619.
Garnsey, Peter, 1. 176.
Garnsey, William, 1. 019.
Garrard, Azel, i. 381. (See Oer-
rard.)
Garrcbrnnts, Jacob, 1. 263.
Garret, George, 1. 116.
Garret, Magnis, 1. 290.
Garret, Samuel, ii. 357,
Garrison, Abraliam, 1. 8, 18, 135,
141.
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Garrison, Harmanus, i. 274.
GaiTison, Isaac, 1. 29, 203.
Garrison, John, 1. 135, 274; il. 345.
Garrison, Jonas, 1. 16.
Garrison, Rheuben, i. 141.
Garrison, Thomas, li. 337.
Garrison, Tunis, i. ISH.
Garrot, Benlamin, i. 380.
Garson, Peter, i. 473.
Garvard, Elias, i. 497.
Gasely, John, 1. 66, 136, 151.
Gasherle, Joseph, 1. 32, 178 ; candi-
date for the office of loan com-
missioner, li. 349.
Gasherie, Lewis, i. 21.
Gasner, Jacob, 1. 263.
Gasner, John, i. 263, 316.
Gasper, sergeant Peter, li. 348.
Gates, Daniel, 1. 204.
Gates, Gerrard, i. 70.
Gates, general, Mr. Avery denies
making complaints to, i. 510;
Mr. Avery requested to furnish
copies of letters sent by him to,
511; calls for re-enforcemeuts,
517; letter of, 518; importunity
of, B24; requested to send out
scouts, 525; importunate for
troops, 529 ; general Clinton or-
dered to join, 548; resolutions of
New York committee of safety
sent to, 549; letters to, 550 ; sends
dispatches to gen. Clinton, 580;
orders to major Nicholson from,
657 ; grants leave to lleut. David
Doty to Join the New York
troops, ii. 14.
Gates, John, 1. 18, 70.
Gates, Nathan, i. 69, 70.
Gates, Shepard, 1. 204.
Gates, Stephen, i. 70.
Gates, Thomas, 1. 248.
Gates, William, 1. 52.
Gaulder, Joseph, 1. 215.
Gauntlet, German deserters con-
demned to run the, i. 473.
Gautier, Andrew, Jr., accused of
refusing to sell tea except for
gold and sliver, i. 286; vote
against summoning, 341.
Gautier, Lewis, i. 291.
Gavett, John, i. 404.
Gay, ■William, i. ]36.
Gean, Jams, i. 384.
Gean, Shadrick, i. 497.
Gebbard, S., li. 192..
Gedney, Daniel, 1. 19.
Gedney, David, i. 19.
Gedney, Joseph, i. 19.
Gee, Andrew, i. 29.
Gee, Cornelius, i. 485.
Gee, Fradriok, 1. 29.
Gee, John, an associator, i. 439;
chairman of the committee of
Fishkills, 615.
Gee, John, a deserter, 1. 468; im-
prisoned for affronting his ser-
geant, and acquitted, 486.
Gee, Joseph, i. 28.
Gee, Nathaniel, 1. 29.
Gee, Thomas, li. 338.
Gee, Wm., evidence of, ii. 180, 181.
Geetman, capt. Christian, ordered
to disband his rangers, 11, 72.
Gefford, Obadiah, 1. 60.
Gelston, David, 1. 59; elected to
N. Y. Prov. Cong., 187; a resi-
dent of Southampton, 413; a
justice of peace, 417; bounty
money paid to, 483 ; reports on
the removal of saltpetre from
Suffolk county to Connecticut,
577; transmits saltpetre to the
convention, 640.
Gelston, Hugh, i. 50, 410.
Gelston, John, i. 120, 235, 412, 417.
Gelston, Maltby, 1. 59, 413; chair-
man of Southampton commit-
tee, 243 ; powder taken f^om the
house of, 645, 646.
Gelston, Mr., 1. 579, 591.
Gelston, Thomas, 1. 59, 413.
Gelston, William, 1. 59.
Gemble, Thomas, 1. 135.
General association, terms of the,
i. 5. (See AssoGiators.)
General Gage, armed vessel, cap-
tures the sloop Joseph, 1. 296,
297.
General Montgomery, ship, near-
ly completed, 1. 593.
"General Putnam, privateer, peti-
tion of the surgeon and crew
of, 1. 436.
George, John, i. 10.
Georgia, provisions sent to, 1. 210.
Geraldman, Henry, 11. 352.
German, John, i. 96.
German, Silas, 1. 136.
German Camp, delegates from, i.
65; committee of, 324.
German Flatts, officers of the
militia of, 1. 125, 149.
German troops, brought to New
York, i. 418 ; number of embark-
ed for America, 472; mutiny,
473 ; stationed at Quebec, 634.
(See Brunsitdckers ; Hesstaris;
Waldeckers.)
Gerner, John, i. 11.
Gernright, Zachariah, ii. 192.
Gero, John, 1. 29.
Gero, William, 1. 29.
Geroex, Benjamin P., i. 84.
Gerou, Reynard, i. 9.
Gerow, Daniel, i. 9.
Gerrard, Benjamin, i. 46, 48, 53.
Gerrard, Elias, i. 54.
Gerrard, Isaac, 1. 399, 497.
Gerrard, John, i. 54.
Gerrard, Joseph, 1. 47, 48, 385.
Gerrard, Nathaniel, 1. 64, 384, 898.
Gerrard, William, 1. 54, 387. ;
Gterrard, William, Jr., 1. 46, 43.
Gerrard, Zophar, i. 47, 48, 384.
Gerrenry, Jeronymus, i. 30.
Gerroson, Ruben, 1. 84.
Gertson, Abraham, I. 84.
Getty, Adam, i. 66.
Getty, David, i. 66.
Getty, John, 1. 66.
Getty, Robert, 1. 66.
Glbbs, captain, i. 300.
Gibbons, John, 1. 299.
Gibbs, Joseph, 1. 413.
Gibbs, major, li. 360. ,
Gibbs, Mr., 1. 300.
Gibson, James, i. 248.
Gibson, John, recommended to
be appointed paymaster of the
rangers of Charlotte CO., i. 474 ;
mentioned, li. 72.
Gibson, Robart, li. 192.
Gibson, Samuel, 1. 34, 227.
Gibson, Thomas, 1. 84.
Gidley, Henry, i. 82.
Gidney, Absalom, i. 341.
Gidney, Isaac, visits gov. Tryon,
1.428.
Giffers, Geremiah, i. 74.
Glfflng, Samuel, i. 60.
Glffon, Alexander, i. 7.
Gifford, Simeon, I. 68.
Gifford, William, 1. 82.
Gilbert, Aaron, i. 317.
Gilbert, Abijah, i. 159, 632.
Gilbert, Benjamin, recommend-
ed for an ensigncy, ii. 10;
ensign, 53.
Gilbert, Daniel, U. 78.
Gilbert, Ebenezer, I. 36.
Gilbert, Elijah, i. 177.
Gilbert, Elmer, i. 57.
Gilbert, Elinor, i. 384.
Gilbert, Josiah, i. 14, 17.
Gilbert, John, 1. 282..
Gilbert, Stephen, i. 14, 150, 309.
Gilbert, Thaddeus, 1. 57.
Gilbert, Thomas, 1. 16.
Gilbert, William, 11. 346.
Gilbert, captain William W., i.
143, 153 ; votes for going into the
continental service, 223.
Gilburd, Samuel, 1. 379.
Gilchrist, Peter, i. 148.
Gildersleave Benjamin, 1. 52, 141.
Gildersleve, Daniel, i. 28.
Gildersleeve, Finch, i. 51.
Glldersleeve, John, 1. 52.
Gildersleeve, Jonathan, 1. 183.
Gildersleave, Nathaniel, i. 84 141.
Gildersleeve, Obadiah, i. 50, 413.
Gildersleeve, Philip, i. 50.
Gildersleve, Richard, i. 183, 216.
Gildersleeve, Stephen, 1. 52.
Gildersleeve, Whitehead, i. 51.
Giles, Benjamin, 1. 175.
Giles, Charles, commissary of the
Fleet prison, li. 136.
Giles, Gilbert, i. 267.
Giles, Gilbert, Jr., 1. 267.
Giles, lieut. James, li. 337,
Giles, WiUiam, 1. 82.
Gllett, Moses, i. 70.
Gilfon, Thomas, 1. 7.
Gilford, Samuel, i. 646.
Gill, John, i. 177.
Gill, Jonathan, li. 360.
Gillan, Patrick, 1. 8.
Gillas, Jacob, 1. 18.
GiUas, William, 1. 289; confined
for buying articles of clothing
from a soldier, 485.'
GlUaspy, David, 1. 24.
Gillaspay, George, 1. 24.
GUlaspay, James, 1. 24.
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GlUaspy, John, 1. 23, 161. (See Oor
laspie.)
Gille, Jeremiah, ). 374.
GlUet, Abner, 1. 75, 136.
Gillet, Barnabas, 1. 69.
GiUet, David, 1. 75.
Gillet, Gardner, i. 75.
Gillet, John, 1. 177.
Gillet, Joseph, 1. 66, 70.
Gillet, Paul, i. 54.
Gilletts, Charles, i. 25.
GilUIan, John, i. 315.
GlllUand (William), sheriff Wliite
and others arrested at the house
of, i. 131.
Gilliland, lleut. William, i. 107;
ii. 29, 36, 38, 41, 43.
Gills, Fransis, i. 12.
Gilly, Jeremiah, conflued for
drunlienness, i. 485.
Gilmer, Robert, 1. 135.
Gilsou, Eleazer, i. 69.
Gilson, Samuel, i. 14.
Gilston, David, 1. 187.
Gion, Isaac, i. 84.
Girnee, Francis, i. 8.
Gimee, Isaac, i. 8.
Girnee, James, i. 8.
Girnee, Patrick, i. 8.
Girnee, Stephen, i. 8.
Gissenar, Jacob, i. 6.
Gissenar, John, Jr., i. 6.
Gitfleld, Archibald, 1. 290.
Gitman, ensign George, 11. 361.
Gittman, Peter, li. 361.
Gladden, George, 1. 53.
Glascow, flagship, lands exchang-
ed prisoners at Milford, Conn.,
1. 631.
Glean, Caleb, ii. 353.
Glean, William, i. 181.
Gleason, corporal Bazaleel, ii. 141.
Glen, Henry, elected to N. Y.
Prov. Cong., i. 65, 191; men-
tioned, 86, 111, 483.
Glenny, sergeant William, rec-
ommended for ensign, 11. 16;
mentioned, 30, 351; ensign, 34,
49, 53 ; lieutenant, opinion on his
claim for an older vacancy, 350.
Gleves, Matthew, 1. 327.
Gloucester county requested to
send delegates to N. Y. Prov.
Cong., i. 91 ; the militia of, order-
ed to hold themselves In readi-
ness to re-enforce Tioonderoga,
512 ; part of the militia of, order-
ed to Ticonderoga, 629.
Glover, David, i. 61.
Glover, Ezeklel, 1. 49, 391.
Glover, Grover, 1. 49, 390.
Glover, Hezekel, Jr., 1. 49.
Glover, James, 1. 61.
Glover, Samuel, i. 61.
Gobell, Benjamin, ii. 338.
Goder, William, 1. 215.
Godfrey, David, i. 5.
Oodtlop, Martin, 1. 132.
Godwin, David, il. 301.
Godwin, Henry, quarter-master
of Swartwout's regiment, i. 164,
251 ; captain of the main guard
at King's bridge, 480 ; In colonel
Swartwout's regiment, Ii. 37, 51.
Godwin, Henry, captain In col.
Dubois' regiment, il. 5, 7, 8, 120 ;
Judge-advocate, 126,128; muster
roll of his company, 301 ; return
of absentees from his company,
353.
Godwin, colonel, 11. 47.
Godwin, flfe-major, il. 353.
Goelet, Peter, 1. 340.
Goes, Isaac, recommended to be
appointed major, 1. 584; men-
tioned, 609; major, ii. 196.
Goes, John D., 1. 172; qua,rter-
master, his removal demanded,
S84; banished, 11. 364.
Goes, John I., 1. 172.
Goes, miajor Lawrence, 1. 172; his
removal demanded, 584; evi-
dence of, 11. 206 ; banished, 364.
Goes, Lucas, 1. 609.
Goes, Mathew, 1. 611, 613 ; petition
of, 642; 11.81.
Goes, Mathew, Jr., 1. 65 ; banished
from Albany, 364.
Goetchius, Martinus, 1. 106; 1st
lieutenant, 11. 41, 42.
Goetschius, major John Mauri-
tius, reports Stephen Rider as
a friend of the ministerial
army, 11. 90.
Goforth, William, signs a call for
a Provincial Congress, 1.4; ap-
pointed captain, 105; indorses
the petition of captain Lyons,
117; at Three Rivers, 286; cap-
tain, 438; 11. 29, 36, 37, 40, 42;
military character of, 1. 504; in
McDougall's regiment, 633 ; ap-
pointed lieutenant-colonel, li.
9 ; resigns, 10 ; declines to serve,
26; major in 1776, 34, 36.
Gold, David, i. 45.
Gold, John, 1. 50.
Gold, Joseph, i. 16.
Golden, John, 1. 185.
Golden, Lewis, 11. 302.
Golder, Garret, 1. 183.
Golder, Jacob, 1. 216.
Golder, John, 1. 83.
Golder, Michael, 1. 183, 216.
Golder, William, 1. 183, 216.
Goldlng, Thomas, 1. 116.
Goldsbury, Mark, 11. 360.
Goldsmith, BenJ., 1. 16, 64, 390.
Goldsmith, Caleb, 1. 85.
Goldsmith, captain, 1. 164.
Goldsmith, Daniel, recommend-
ed for the office of Jailer of New
York, 1. 311 ; ordered to receive
certain prisoners, 319 ; jailer in
New York, 444.
Goldsmith, David, 1. 18, fit, 888.
Goldsmith, John, 1. 60, 64, 388.
Goldsmith, Joseph, 1. 60, 400.
Goldsmith, Joshua, 1. 64, 388.
Goldsmith, Natlianlel, 1. 61, 64,
387, 389.
Goldsmith, Thomas, 1. 248, 388.
Goldsmith, widow, 1. 303.
Goldsmith, WlUmot, 1. 61, 895.
Goldsmith, Zacheus, 1. 389.
Goldtrop, Thomas, 1. 8.
Gomersal, captain, in the British
service, going to Canada, 1. 677.
Gonsalus, Benjamin, 1. 26.
Gonsalus, Manuel, 1. 26, 207.
Gonsalus, Samuel, i. 26.
Goodal, Benjamin, 11. 318.
Goodel, Joseph, 1. 60, 497.
Goodel, Josiah, 1. 409.
Goodfellow, corporal, 1. 526.
Goodfellow, William, 1. 83.
Goodglon, ensign William, 1. 38.
Goodspeed, Gideon, 11. 354.
Qoodspeed, Nathaniel, I. 28, 137.
Goodwin, Davis, 1. 98.
Goodwin, S., ii. 91.
Goodwin, William, 1. 283, 465. (See
Godwin.)
Goold, Patrick, 1. 55, 403.
Gorden, Lleus, 1. 386.
Gordon, Adam, exchanged, il. 364.
Gordon, lieut.-col. James, i. 175 ;
11. 197 ; evidence of, 201 ; colonel,
203.
Gorham, Jonathan, 1. 217.
Gorum, Jonathan, 1. 185.
Goshen, meeting for the election
of 'delegates at, i. 2; names of
the associators in, 10-12, 85 ; non-
associators of, 11, 12; election
of delegates at, 43 ; militia offi-
cers of, 144, 157, 164; petition of
militia company of, 150; refer-
red to, 211, 252 ; state of the regi-
ment of, 282 ; election of officers
of minute men in, 285; British
expect a large body of men to
Join them from, 343; a powder
mill erected at, 423, 424 ; petition
of Scotch prisoners quartered
at, 488; mentioned, ii. 67; torles
committed to the Jail of, 74 ; dis-
bursements for prisoners of
war at, 129.
Goslln, James, 1. 40, 82.
Gosllne, John, i. 40.
Gosllne, William, 1. 84, 141.
Gosman, James, examination of,
11. 77; petition of, 79. (See
Causman.)
Gosseper, John, 1. 115.
Gould, Benjamin, 1. 399.
Gould, John, 1. 51, 496.
Gould, Joseph, i. 54, 399.
Gould, Moses, 1. 458.
Gould, Nehemlah, 1. 458.
Gould, Samuel, I. 384.
Goulder, James, 1. 182.
Goulder, Joseph, 1. 215.
Gouverneur, Mr., 1. 372.
Government, the State recom-
mended to organize a, 1. 649 ; day
fixed for the committee to re-
port a form of, for New York,
630 ; Suffolk plan of, II. 117.
Governor, to be elected by free-
holders, 1. 533.
Governor's Island. (See Nviten
island.)
Gragg, Isaac, 11. 1 12.
Gragg, Thomas, il. 142.
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Graham, Andrew, 1. 204.
Graham, Augustine, 1. 68, 128.
Graham, Charles, one of the sub-
committee of Dutchess county,
1. 67; assoclator for Dutchess
county, 79; appointed lleuteU'
ant, 106; recommended for a
commission, 335 ; captain, 11. 8,
34, 49, 361; rank In 1775, 1776,
42,52.
Graham, Chaunoey, reports those
sick of small-pox at Wapplng-
er's creek, 1. 689.
Graham, Daniel, 1. 32, 177.
Graham, John, cast away In a
Bloop chartered by gov. Tryon,
and taken prisoner at Freehold,
I. 220, 222; applies to be released
from prison, 229; discharged,
232.
Graham, John, assoclator of
Orange county, i. 8 ; lieutenant
of Mamacotting company, 119 ;
captain In Pawllng's regiment,
439; In Clinton's brigade, 444;
In Van Schaick's regiment, and
stationed at Johnstown, order-
ed to recruit, 503; Nathaniel
Henry lieutenant in company
of, li. 9 ; formerly of Nicholson's
regiment, 31; captain in Van
Schaick's, 38, 36, 44, 48; of Pawl-
lng's regiment recommended
for the standing army, 37 ; rank
in 1776, 1776, 51 ; major, 349 ; at
Fort Schuyler in command of
the regiment, 356, 3-58, 859; mus-
ter roll of his company, 357.
Graham, CTohn (of Shawangunk),
committee meet at the house of,
II. 113.
Graham, John G., 1. 64.
Graham, Jonathan G., 1. 169.
Graham, judge, i. 504.
Graham, Lewis, elected to N. Y.
Prov. Cong., 1. 64, 188 ; mention-
ed, 86, 122, 254, 448; 11. 66, 109;
member of the committee to
detect conspiracies, 1. 340.
Graham, Margaret, requests the
release of her husband, 1. 232.
Graham, Morris, elected delegate
to Provincial Congress, 1. 41, 190 ;
assoclator of Dutchess county,
68; one of the committee of
Dutchess county, 127; lieuten-
ant-colonel of militia, 140 ; and
officers, recommend that doc-
tor Abraham Teller be ap-
pointed siirgeon of their regi-
ment, 477 ;reportonthepetltion
of, 478 ; volunteers to be raised
under the command of, 562.
Graham, Moses, U. 345.
Graham, Peter, suspected, i. 340 ;
summoned before the commit-
tee on conspiracies, 369; lieut.,
parole of, 436.
Graham, Robert, elected to N. Y.
Prov. Cong., 1. 21, 64, 188; men-
tioned, 86, 105, 212, 289.
Graham, Dr. Robert, letter of to
Vol. II.— 52
John McKesson, 1. 208 ; ordered
to attend the sick of Connecti-
cut troops, 539.
Graham, sergeant, names of men
belonging to his quarter, 1. 248 ;
mentioned, 355; employed by
gov. Tryon, 372.
Graham, William, i. 138, 188, 263 ;
11. 340.
Grain, in possession of individu-
als, an account ordered to be
taken of, i. 649.
Gralng, Darling, to be captain of
militia, 1. 335.
Granger, Silas, 1. 148.
Grannis, Edward, i. 99.
Grant, captain Alexander, i. 663 ;
number of men in his company,
673 ; officers in the company of,
11. 119.
Grant, Allen, taken prisoner by
the enemy and exchanged, 1.
631.
Grant, lieut. Eleazer, 11. 36, 43.
Grant, sir James, information
furnished by, i. 673; stationed
at New Utrecht, 675.
Grant, John, 1. 109, 114.
Grant, Lewis, 1. 211.
Grant, major, tories enlisted un-
der, ii. 88.
Grant, Penuel, petitions for leave
to join her husband in New
York, li. 92.
Grant, William, examination of,
11. 119; endeavors to enlist to-
ries, 202.
Grantz, Mark, 11. 358.
Granville, militia officers of, i.
222 ; election of deputies to N.
Y. Prov. Cong, from, 305.
Grass, Michel, i. 124.
Gravenstin, Conraed, 1. 6, 263.
Graves, Jonah, 1. 173.
Graves, Joseph, services and
losses of, 11. 333.
Graves, Stephen, 1. 324.
Graveseud, committee of, 1. 42;
British in possession of, 464.
Gray, corporal, ordered under
arrest, i. 560.
Gray, Daniel, deposition of, 1. 350.
Gray, David, 1. 44.
Gray, Godfred, i. 81.
Gray, Hezekiah, 1. 159, 241, 619;
captain, raises a company of
rangers, 647 ; ordered to join the
continental troops at Peekskill,
648.
Gray, James, letter to sir John
Johnson from, 1. 211.
Gray, Jeduthan, i. 69.
Gray, Joseph, 1. 70.
Gray, Mr., 1. 241.
Gray, Mrs. 1. 583.
Gray, sergeant Nathan, 11. 77.
Gray, Oliver, 1. 36, 194.
Gray, Philip, U. 358.
Gray, Richard, 1. 67.
Gray, Samuel, 1. 70, 149; enlists
with the British, li. 86.
Gray, Thomas, 1. 69.
Gray, William, 1. 485, 646.
Gray, Zebelon, i. 83. (See Qrey.)
Greag, Robarg, i. 14.
Great Britain, all persons holding
commissions under the king of,
to be arrested, 1. 339.
Great Imboght, delegates from,
1. 63; militia officers of, 174;
committee of, 324.
Greatoak, John, 1. 186.
Greatreaks, Silvanus, 1. 78.
Green, , stationer in N. York,
i. 299 ; endeavors to seduce sol-
diers belonging to gen. Wash-
ington's guards, 345.
Green, Andrew, i. 619.
Green, Benjamin, 1. 618.
Green, Caleb, 1. 196.
Green, Elijah, 1. 14.
Green, Henry, 1. 37.
Green, Isaac, i. 122.
Green, Israel, Jr., 1. 80.
Green, James, 1. 141.
Green, Jeremiah, 1. 85.
Green, Job, 1. 73.
Green, John, 1. 405.
Green, Joseph, 1. 70, 84, 222.
Green, major, puts major Rogers
to flight, i. 518.
Green, gen. Nathaniel, 1. 261, 373;
ordered to arrest David Mat-
thews, 347; orders removal of
stock on Long Island, 543.
Green, Nathan, Jr., 1. 121.
Green, Obediah, 1. 55, 406.
Green, Richard, 1. 12, 184, 215.
Green, Samuel, 1. 80, 184,
Green, Siles, 11. 356.
Green, Sutten, ii. 301.
Green, Timothy, i. 76.
Green, William, i. 75, 122, 373.
Green Mountain Boys, officers of
the, i. 109, 113.
Greenoak, John, i. 451.
Greenwich (Conn.), 1. 97.
Gregg, Hugh, 1. 14.
Gregg, capt. James, 11. 4, 35, 49;
lieutenant, 30, 36, 38, 42, 61.
Gregg, Mr., 1. 433.
Gregg, Thomas, i. 15.
Gregg, William, 1. 15.
Gregier, Simeon, 11. 47; ensign,
53. (See Cregier.)
Gregory, Benjamin, i. 13.
Gregory, doctor, 1. 666.
Greham, capt. John, committed
to prison, ii. 3.50.
Gremmel, James, 1. 291.
Grennell, John, i. 52, 105, 111 ; in-
formed that six companies are
ordered to garrison the fortifi-
cations on the Hudson, 198.
Grenell, Jonathan, 1. 68. (See
Qrinnell.)
Greves, Thomas, i. 81.
Grey, major, 11. 153, 155, 157, 158.
Grey, lieut. Robert, 11. 37 ; ordered
to arrest John Munroe, 67. (See
Gray.)
Grey, Silas, recommended for a
commiesion, ii. 7; lieut,, 9, 46,
47, 50, 53, 164, 351.
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Gridney, Absalom, summoned
to appear before the committee
on conspiracies, i. 369.
Griften, John, ii. 150.
Griffin, Benjamin, ii. 345.
Griffin, Ignatius, ii. 3S0.
Griffin, Jacob, 1. 141.
Griffin, John, Jr., i. 37, 63.
Griffin, Jonathan, 1. 67.
Griffin, Joseph, i. 37, 63.
Griffin, Joshua, ii. 352.
Griffin, Martinus, i. 37.
Griffin, Thomas, 1. 85.
Griffin, William, i. 667.
Griffing, Daniel, associator of
Sufirolk county, i. 49, 60; ap-
pointed captain, 105 ; to recruit,
272; date of his commission,
302; mentioned, 392; recom.-
mended for lieut.-col., 11. 8 ; re-
signs, 15 ; services of, 20 ; refer-
red to as captain, 41, 43.
Griffing, James, 1. 49, 63, 391, 395.
Griffing, .Tohn, i. 63, 397.
Griffing, Nathaniel, i. 63.
Griffing, Peter, i. 49, 391.
Griffing, Samuel, i. 49.
Griffing, Stephen, i. 63.
Griffis, James, ii. 345.
Griffith, Abraham, 11. 347.
Griffith, Benjamin, i. 226.
Griffith, Henry, commissioner
from Maryland for the regula-
tion of prices, ii. 56.
Griffith, Jeremiah, i. 500.
Griffith, Samuel, ii. 346.
Griffitlis, John, proposes to fur-
nish pig iron for ballast, 1. 226 ;
petition of, 655, 656; with the
British at New Yorlr, 675.
Griffiths, Mr., i. 221, 222.
Griffiths, Thomas, ii. 340.
Grigg, David, i. 288.
Grigg, Henry, 1. 287.
Grigg, James, i. 30.
Grigg, John, 1. 163, 292.
Griggory, Ezra, 1. 284.
Grigory, James, i. 29.
Grigory, Moses, i. 29.
Griggs, Jeremiah, i. 270.
Griggs, John, i. 18.
Grigs, Alexander, i. 77.
Grill, Thomas, 11. 347.
Grim, David, 1. 291.
Grim, Peter, i. 143, 153; ii. 191.
Grinnell, John, resigns his com-
mission, ii. 4 ; capt,, 41, 42, 52.
(See Orennell.)
Griselbrigt, Henry, i. 81.
Griswold, John, 1. 98.
Griswold, captain, 1. 131.
Gritman, William, 1. 183.
Grob, James, 1. 135.
Groen, Jacob M., 1. 31.
Groen, Peter M., 1. 31.
Groen, Silvester M., 1. 30.
Groen, William M., 1. 30.
Groesbeck, Walter N., 1. 170.
Groome, Francis, 1. 260.
Groot, John, 1. 117, 246.
Gross, lieutenant Lawrence, or-
dered to Lake Otsego, 1. 596 ; his
men threaten to beat, 599 ; men-
tioned, ii. 72.
Groundhart, George, ii. 356.
Grout, Asa, i. 99.
Grout, Hilklah, i. 99, 198.
Grover, Bliakim, i. 50.
Gruber, Paul, i. 81.
Gruel, J., 1. 493.
Grummon, Joseph, 1, 12.
Grunjun, James, secretary of the
provincial congress of North
Carolina, 1. 298.
Guen, David, i. 18.
Guest, John, i. 147.
Guevnau, John, 1. 146.
Guilford, militia officers of, i. 230 ;
committee of, resolve to assist
in removing the stock from
Long Island, 466 ; parole of
Phineas Fanning, a prisoner at,
491 ; ammunition removed from
Long Island to, 645, 646; whigs
of Suffolk county move to, ii. 68.
Guinall, James, 1. 124.
Guio, lieutenant, arrives at Ti-
conderoga from Canada, i. 633,
634. >
Guion, , 1. 632.
Guion, David, 1. 131, 158.
Guion, Isaac, i. 141; lieutenant,
ii. 31, 44, 339.
Guion, Jonathan, 1. 159. (See
Guyon.)
Gulnaok, Michael, i. 468.
Gumore, Elias, i. 25.
Gumore, Ezekiel, i. 25.
Gumore, Jacob D., 1. 25.
Gumore, Petrus, i. 25.
Gun-flints, advertisement for, ii.
23; encouragement for the
manufacture of, 136.
Gnnsalis. (See QonscUies.)
Gunyon, Peter, i. 485.
Guon, Benjamin, i. 141.
Gurtley, William, ii. 837.
Guyon, Abraham, chairman of
the sub-committeg of New
Bochelle, i. 471. (See Ghiion.)
Gyer, Lazarus, committed to
prison, i. 319; charges against,
329 ; petition of, 336 ; mentioned,
373, 425.
Gyer, Nathan, committed to
prison, i. 319 ; charges against,
329 ; petition of, 336 ; mentioned,
373, 384, 425.
Gyles, Charles, 1. 31; petition of,
ii. 161.
H
Haas, John, i. 82.
Haasbrouck. (See JFIasbroitck.)
Haberleu, Caspar, 1. 81.
Habourn, John, 1. 84.
Hack, George, i. 18.
Hackinsack, list of prisoners
taken at, 1. 496 ; gen. Heatli at,
576; address of the New York
convention translated Into
Dutch at, 586; list of effects
taken from one Earl, a tory,
near, 603; col. Pawllng's regi-
ment stationed at, 639 ; Ameri-
can troops posted at, ii. 176.
Hackstaff, Luddewick, 1. 45, 63,
383.
Haddam, whigs of Suffolk co., N.
Y., seek refuge in, 11. 68.
Hadden, Thomas, petitions to be
released from confinement, ii.
183.
Haddick, captain, comnoands
sloop Thistle, 1. 130.
Hadley, James, i. 154.
Hadley, Jonatlian, 1. 469.
Hadley, Joseph, 1. 123; 11. 345.
Hadley, Samuel, i. 469.
Hadly, George, i. 122, 123.
Hadly, Isaac, 1. 123.
Hadly, William, i. 122, 123, 632.
Haff, James, 1. 14 ; confession of
333.
Haff, Robert, 1. 284.
Haff, Simeon, i. 52.
Hagadorn, Christopher, 1. 174.
Hagadorn, Jacob, i. 174. (See
Saghadone.)
Hagaman, captain Isaac, resigns
his commission on account of
old age, 1. 630.
Hagaman, Joseph, i. 136.
Hagaman, Thomas, i. 19.
Hageman, Peter, 1. 40. (See Sa-
german; Segeman.)
Hager, captain, detached for de-
fense of western frontiers, i.
508; ordered to Schoharie, 509;
ordered to hold his company in
readiness to march against the
enemy, 524.
Hager, Jacob, i. 176.
Hager, William, 1. 69.
Hagerman, , two of his sons
tories, 1. 52fr; referred to, 530.
Hagerman, Adrian, 1. 262.
Hagerthy, Thomas, ii. 311.
Haggeford, Peter, summoned be-
fore the committee on conspir-
acies, 1. 369.
Haghadone, Christian, a tory, ex-
amination of, 11. 193; in the
Fleet prison, 194.
Haglty, Enos, i. 151.
Hagner, Hendrlck, 1. 185.
Haight, , pilots the British
sloop-of-war Senegal, ii. 119.
Haight, Elizabeth, petition of, 11.
81; mentioned, 116.
Haight, Solomon, 1. 105, 1.58 ; sent
out of the State for refusing to
take continental money, 604.
Haight, Stephen, i. 142, 164 ; recom-
mended for a lieutenancy, 335.
Haight, Thomas, 1. 52. (See JSaU;
Hayt.)
Haines, Charles, 1. 248.
Haines, Henrick, ii. 335.
Haines, Nathan, 1. 49, 60, 393.
Hains, , several of the name
visit gov. Tryon, i. 428.
Halns, Bartiiolomew, 1. 188; a
tory prisoner, 455.
Halns, Daniel, 1. 5, 19, 59, 158, 417.
Hains David, 1. 58, 414.
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Halns, Godfrey, petition of, 1. 162 ;
mentioned, 188.
Halns, James, i. 58.
Halns, deacon James, i. 414.
Halns, James, Jr., 1. 414.
Halns, John, 11. 353.
Halns, Samuel, 1. 68,80, 414, 633;
In jail In Kingston, 682; a pris-
oner, 11. 62 ; pardoned, 63.
Halre, Alexander, 1. 77.
Halt, Amos, 1. 196.
Halt, Benjamin, 1. 619.
Halt, Bzekiel, 1. 278, 302.
Halt, Gideon, i. 618.
Halt, Jacob, 1. 159.
Halt, James, 1. 196.
Halt, John, i. 619.
Halt, parson, 1. 619.
Halcomh, Ebenezer, 1. 25.
Halden, James, 1. 259.
Haldron, Andrew, 1. 10.
Hale, John, 11. 356.
Halenbeeck. (See Hallenbeck ;
Holleribeek.)
Halfmoon, delegates from, i. 65;
militia officers of, 175 ; commit-
tee of, 324.
Halfpenny, John, i. 619.
Halifax (N. S.), general Howe's
army leaves Boston for, i. 418.
Halifax (Vt.), militia officers of, 1.
230; refuses to send a delegate
to a meeting of the Green
Mountain boys, 11. 139 ; resolves
to continue under the State of
New York, 143.
Hallnbeck, 'WUIiam, 1. 177.
Hall, Archibald, sick of small-
pox, 1. 589. .
Hall, Benjamin, 1. 73.
Hall, Caleli. 1. 473.
Hall, Charles, 1. 283.
Hall, Christopher, 11. 142.
Hall, Daniel, 1. 11, 183.
Hall, Blisha, affidavit of, 11. 144.
Hall, George, 1. 98.
Hall, George, Jr., 1. 99.
Hall, Gideon, 1. 72, 73.
Hall, Hanry, 1. 16.
Hall, Jacob, 11. 141.
Hall, James, 1. 14 ; 11. 358.
Hall, John, 1. 186, 473.
Hall, Joseph, i. 186, 217.
Hall, Joshua, 1. 172.
Hall, Peter, 1. 289.
Hall, Robert, 1. 259.
Hall, Rubin, i. 184.
Hall, Thomas Christopher, 1. 450.
Hall, Uriah, 1. 83.
Hall, William, 1. 70, 73, 124, 186, 217.
Hallak, ensign, ii. 77.
Halleck, Daniel, 1. 384. (See Hal-
liock; HaUock.)
Hailed, Thomas, 1. 183.
Hallenbeck, Bat., i. 523.
Hallenbeck, Jacob, 1. 176, 522.
Hallenbeck, John, 1. 173, 508.
Hallenbeck, Matties, 11. 192.
Hallet, James, 1. 185, 316.
Hallet, John, 1. 182.
Hallet, capt. Jonathan, 11. 6; 34, 49,
87; adjutant, 38; In the 3d bat-
talion, 51 ; descriptive list of his
company, 346; mentioned, 351.
Hallet, Richard, 1. 185.
Hallet, captain Samuel, 1. 40 ;
votes against electing a deputy
to Prov. Cong., 186 ; a Newtown
tory, 202 ; prisoner, petitions to
be set at liberty, ^35, 240 ; on the
list of suspected persons, 341 ;
goes over to the British, 451.
Hallett, Jacob, Jr., 1. 40.
Hallett, Joseph, 1. 4, 18, 86 ; elected
to N. Y. Prov. Cong., 180; re-
quested to attend the commit-
tee of safety, 219 ; of New York,
270 ; member of the committee
to detect conspiracies, 340;
moneys received by the treas-
urer from, 482.
Hallett, Joseph (son of Samuel),
a Queens county tory, 1. 451;
closeted with gen. Howe, 671.
Hallett, Thomas, 1. 217.
Halley, Ezekiel, 1. 159.
Halley, Israel, 1. 10.
Halley, John, 1. 79.
Halllock, Daniel, 1. 64.
Halllock, James, 1. 64.
Halllock, Zacharias, i. 64.
Halllock, Zerubbabel, Jr., 1. 64,
393.
Halliok, Israel, 1. 397.
Halllok, John, 1. 389.
Halliok, Joseph, 1. 389 ; 11. 195.
Halliok, Peter, 1. 394.
Halliok, Richard, i. 64, 393.
Halliok, widow, 1. 893.
Halliok, William, i. 63, 396.
Halliok, Zebulon, 1. 49, 392, 396.
Halliok, Zerobbabel, 1. 64, 393.
Hallit, Francis, 1. 47, 48, 380.
HaUock, Caleb, i. 63.
Hallock, captain, list of hi.s com-
pany, 1. 61.
Hallock, David, 1. 44, 57, 379.
Hallock, Edward, 1. 29.
Hallock, Henry, i. 45.
Hallock, Israel, 1. 61.
Hallock, John, 1. 49, 60, 71.
Hallock, Jonathan, 1. 12, 13, 45, 382.
Hallock, Joseph, 1. 49, 60.
Hallock, Josiah, i. 45, 381.
Hallock, Joshua, 1. 12.
HaUock, Nathaniel, 1. 129.
Hallock, Noah, 1. 45, 134, 381.
HaUock, Peter, 1. 61, 64.
Hallock, Richard, 1. 45.
HaUock, Samuel, 1. 18, 29.
Hallock, William, 1. 58, 416.
Hallock, Zebulon, i. 49, 60, 61, 71.
Hallot. (.Sets Hallet ; Hallit.)
Hallsey, David, 1. 414.
Hallsey, Elias, 1. 416.
Hallsey, Jeremiah, 1. 59, 417.
Hallsey, Jesse, 1. 58, 120.
Hallsey, Josiah, 1. 58, 414.
Hallsey, Mar.v, 1. 413.
Hallsey, Matthew, 1. 59, 413.
Hallsey, Paul, 1. 59, 60, 416.
Hallsey, Phebe, i. 416.
Hallsey, .Stephen, 1. 14, 58, 59, 60,
414, 416; oertiflcate of, as sur-
geon, 423; surgeon of colonel
Drake's regiment, 431.
Hallsey, Theophilus, i. 59, 417.
Hallsey, Timothy, 1. 59, 416.
Hallsey, Wllmur, 1. 414.
Hallsted, Henry, 1. 6, 10.
Hallsted, Jacob, the British burn
a house and carry off the cattle
of, 1. 442.
Hally, Daniel, 1. 12.
Hally, Ebenezer, 1. 11.
HaUy, Joseph, 1. 11.
Hally, Silas, 1. 11. (See Halley.)
Haloburt, John, 1. 105.
Halsey, captain, commands sloop
Enterprlze on Lake Champlain,
1.286.
Halsey, Cornelius, 1. 408.
Halsey, Daniel, 1. 59.
Halsey, David Fithlan, i. 58.
Halsey, Elisha, 1. 58, 407.
Halsey, Ethan, 1. 58.
Halsey, Hannah, 1. 410, 414.
Halsey, Henry, i. 58, 120, 414.
Halsey, Isaac, 1. 410.
Halsey, Isaiah, 1. 60, 120, 410.
Halsey, James, 1. 14, 410.
Halsey, John, 1. 58, 410,413.
Halsey, Jonah, 1. 408.
Halsey, Jonathan, i. 59, 406.
Halsey, Joshua, i. 59, 407.
Halsey, Lemuel, 1. 60, 407.
Halsey, Moses, 1. 59, 410.
Halsey, Samuel, 1. 16, 407.
Halsey, Sllvanus, 1. 14, 59.
Halsey, Thomas, i. 58.
Halsey, William Rogers, 1. 58.
Halsey, Willman, 1. 58.
Halsey, Zebulon, 1. 60, 407.
Halstad, John, 1. 8.
Halstad, Jonah, 1. 8.
Halstad, Thimothy, i. 8.
Halsted, Benjamin, 1. 8, 11.
Halsted, Ezekiel, 1. 159.
Halsted, Jonas, i. 84.
Halsted, Joseph, 1. 11, IS, 83.
Halsted, Michael, 1. 10; 11. 64.
Halsted, William, i. 141. (See
Hoisted.)
Halsy, Silas, i. 14, 58, 59, 243, 407,
410.
Ham, Conradt W., i. 129, 153.
Haman, John, 1. 16, 47.
Hambeiton, , i. 12.
Hamblen, David, 1. 74.
Hambleton, Joseph, 1. 136.
Hamblln, Joshua, 1. 69, 79.
Hamilton, captain Alexander,
certificate from, 1. 501; com-
mands a com.pany of artillery,
631 ; aid-de-camp to gen. Wash-
ington, ii. 336.
Hamilton, Archibald, 1. 186, 202,
341; summoned before the
committee on conspiracies, 353 ;
examination of, 360; parole of,
361.
Hamilton, James, 1. 33, 291 ; quar-
termaster, ii. 41; adjutant, 43.
Hamilton, John, i. 66, 148, 222.
Hamilton, Richard, i. 70.
Hamilton, Samuel, 1. 474.
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Hamilton, Thomas, ii. 335.
Hamilton, widow, Henry G. Liv-
ingston lodges In New York at
the house of, I. 669.
Hamman (or Hamond), colonel,
evidence against, i. 429 ; acquit-
ted of the charges against him,
430.
Hammell, John, offers his ser-
vices as surgeon, i. 109 ; applies
for a commission, 252.
Hammel, Martinus, Jr., 1. 33.
Hammer, lieut.-col., volunteers
to be raised under the com-
mand of, i. 562.
Hammon, Briant, raising naen
for the British, ii. 01.
Hammon, John, ii. 341.
Hammon, Jonathan, H. 141.
Hammond, Aaron, i. 246.
Hammond, Daniel, 1. 47.
Hammond, James, 1. 169, 179, 632.
Hammond, Jason, i. 76.
Hammond, John Jackson, i. 17.
Hammond, corporal Matthew, ii.
141.
Hammond, Thomas, i. 538. (See
IZamnian.)
Hamon, Aron, i, 172.
Hamon, Elisha H., 1. 380.
Hampton, Jonathan, 1. 120, 340;
chairman of the committee of
Blizabethtown, 213.
Hamstraick, captain J. F., ii. 9,
60; appointed to Dubois' regi-
ment, 10; returns thanks for
his commission, 24 ; in Canada,
51 ; mentioned, 351.
Hanhrioh, Franses, 1. 81.
Hancks, John, i. 403.
Hancock, John, 1. 278, 270; 11. 3,
61 ; letter of N. Y. convention
to, 554; letter to the conven-
tion from, 640.
Hand, Abigail, i. 403.
Hand, Abraham, 1. 55, 403.
Hand, Asher, i. 50.
Hand, colonel, exhibits charges
against Samuel "Whittier, i. 348.
Hand, Daniel, i. 55.
Hand, David, i. 58, 415.
Hand, Ellas, 1. 56, 404.
Hand, Experience, i. 403.
Hand, Ezeklel, 1. 56, 403, 497.
Hand, Gideon, i. 58,
Hand, Jacob, i. 404.
Hand, James, i. 55, 402.
Hand, Jerehilah, i. 56, 402.
Hand, John, i. 403.
Hand, Joseph, i. 50.
Hand, Nathan, 1. 55, 62, 244, 402.
Hand, Oliver, 11. 142.
Handenbook, William, i. 137.
Handerson, sergeant Samuel, 11.
858.
Handforth, Joseph, 1. 373.
Handly, Sylvester, 1. 76.
Hands, Ezeklel, 1. 386.
Handy, David, 1. 136.
Handy, Robert, 1. 469.
Hanes, Daniel, a prisoner, H. 349.
Haney, WllUam, 11. 360.
I Hanford, Abraham, 1. 500.
Hankey, captain John, ii. 357.
Hauley, Edward, i. 289; a lunatic,
600.
Hanley, James, i. 204.
Hanley, Mathew, i. 288.
Hanley, Robert, 1. 49.
Hanlon, Maurice, 1. 283.
Hanlon, Stephen, i. 161.
Hanly, Mary, petitions to be al-
lowed to go to New York, 1. 600 ;
parole of, Ibid.
Hanmer, Francis, 1. 18.
Hanmer, Robert, i. 18.
Hanmore, David, 11. 341.
Hann, Frederick, i. 68.
Hanna, William, 1. 209.
Hannah, Samuel, 1. 28 ; petitions
for a hearing, 11. 193.
Hannah, James, i. 7.
Hannas, Tunes, i. 79.
Hanuer, William, 1. 373.
Hannes, Henry, 1. 37.
Hannes, James, 1. 12.
Hanuing, Joseph, 11. 39; ensign, 46.
Hannion, Daniel, 1. 80.
Hanover, delegates from, 1. 21;
committee of, 24, 189, 218 ; officers
of minute men In, 38 ; militia
officers of, 163, 237, 255 ; proceed-
ings of the committee of, 335.
Hanover, German troops depart
for America from, i. 472.
Hanse, William, 1. 8.
Hansen, Dirck, 1. 106; captain, ii.
31, 44 ; lieutenant, 27, 35, 38, 40, 43.
Hanser, Henry, 1. 9.
Hanson, Robert, i. 57,
Harback, John, 1. 143, 153.
Harback, lieutenant, ii. 18.
Harcourt, Nathaniel, i. 28.
Hard, Phllo, i. 114.
Hardbergh, John, 11. 12, 46.
Harden, George, i. 29.
Hardenbergh, Abraham, assooi-
atoi- of Ulster county, 1. S3;
lieutenant, ii. 5, 48; rank in
1776, 45, 53 ; deputy muster mas-
ter, 357, 358, 359, 360.
Hardenbergh, captain, member
of a court-martial held at Fort
Montgomery, 11. 120, 126; refer-
red to, 170 ; commands a com-
pany of militia in the New
Paltz precinct, 173.
Hardenbergh, Cornelius, associa-
tor of Ulster county, 1. 27 ; lieu-
tenant, 178; some of his men
enter the king's service, 358;
cashiered, ii. 38.
Hardenbergh, Ellas, 1. 37, 218.
Hardenbergh, Gerardus, 1. 35, 88,
193, 294.
Hardenbergh, Isaac, 1. 122.
Hardenbergh, Jacobus, 1. 36 ; peti-
tions for the release of Boeloff
J. Eltinge, 11. 186.
Hardenbergh, Johannls, i. 21, 35,
86, 106, 139, 140, 177, 218, 277 ; chair-
man of the Ulster county com-
mittee, 22; elected deputy to N.
Y. prov. convention, 24.
Hardenbergh, Johannis F., 1. 147.
Hardenbergh, John, 2d lieuten-
ant, 11. 49.
Hardenbergh, John A., 1. 37, 139,
178, 189, 194.
Hardenbergh, John L., 1. 478;
lieutenant, ii. 53, 351.
Hardenbergh, Leonard, 1, 35.
Hardenbergh, lleut.-col., 11. 60.
Hardenbergh, Nicholas, 1. 194.
Hardenbergh, Philip, 1. 35. (See
IlardenburgTi.)
Hardenbroeck, Able, 1. 316.
Hardenbroeck, Theophllus, 1. 315.
Hardenbroeck, William, i. 316.
Hardenbrook, John, 1. 248.
Hardenbrook, Theodore, i. 137.
Hardenburgh, Johan., Jr. 1. 177.
Hardenburgh, Theodore, 1. 341,
Hardin, Oliver, 11. 338.
Harding, Abraham, 1. 11, 193.
Harding, George, enlists men for
the enemy, 11. 127.
Harding, John, i. 24 ; induces men
to Join the British, 11. 162.
Harding, William, i. 18, 131, 227.
Hardy, John, i. 437.
Hardy, Robert, i. 283.
Hardy, William, 1. 35, 268.
Hare, Gilbert, i. 40.
Hare, Mrs., 1. 583.
Hare, Samuel, Jr., 1. 40.
Harford, Peter, 1. 619.
Harhart, Isaac, i. 99, 262.
Haring, Abraham, 1. 8.
Haring, Cornelius, letter of Wil-
liam Powell to, 1. 156.
Haring, Johannes T., i. 251, 263.
Haring, John, elected delegate to
the N. Y. prov. convention, i. 3 ;
to N. Y. Prov. Cong., 42, 197, 201 ;
mentioned, 86, 149, 419 ; member
of the committee against dis-
affected persons, 340 ; complains
of some of gen. Clinton's men,
593.
Haring, major John, commission
of, 1. 628; resigns his commis-
sion, 629.
Haring, Samuel, accused of con-
spiracy, 11. 61 .
Harkaman, Hanjost, Joins the
enemy, 1. 520. (See Berkheimer.)
Harkamer, widow, her son-in-
law joins the tories, 1. 520.
Harkness, sergeant Andrew, re-
commended for a commission,
11. 6; mientioned, 46.
Harlem, N. Y. prov. convention
at, 1. 459; number of British sta-
tioned at, 670; the British and
American army within 300
yards of each other at, 487.
Harlequin, privateer, Dan'l Shaw
commander of, 1. 435; request
for commission for, 452.
Harley, Robert, 1. 391.
Harley, Thomas, 1. 62.
Harlow, Benjamin, 1. 5, 151, 309.
Harlow, adjutant Judah, 11. 32.
Harlow, Robert, ii. 195.
Harlow, Thomas, 1. 378.
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Harlow, William, t 24.
Hannan, John, i. 98 ; 11. 354.
Harmause, Nicholas, 1. 80. (See
HearTnen^e ; Ileermanse.)
Harmon, Ruben, i. 155.
Harmon, Samuel, 1. IL
Harmore, Francis, 11. 47.
Harp, Henry, 1. 26.
Harp, Henry, Jr., 1. 27.
Harp, John, i. 27.
Harp, John, Jr., 1. 26.
Harp, Peter, 1. 27.
Harper, John, 1. 9; to be em-
ployed In apprehending Jo-
seph Brant, 629; letter ot, 654;
reports his proceedings in re-
gard to captain Brant, ibid. ;
mentioned, ii. 107.
Harper, Joseph, I'eoom mended
for a commission, ii. 16 ; men-
tioned, 48 ; ensign, 49, 53.
Harper, Mrs., 1. 589.
Harper, William, 1. 318; bounty
paid to, 483 ; at Fishliill, 504; at
Albany, 519; informs commis-
sary Henry that there Is a
quantity of clothes at Esopus,
636; recommends certain offi-
cers, 11. 4, 16, 20; delivers cloth-
ing, 67 ; member of a committee
appointed to make essays in
manufacturing lead, gun-flints,
sulphur, etc., 97, 98, 99, 105, 106,
109, 136.
Harpersfleld, John Harper re-
ports proceedings at, 1. 654.
Harpur, Robert, indorses the
petition of John Brickell, 1. 219 ;
bounty paid to, 483 ; member of
the committee of arrangement,
11. 4, 5, 9, et seq.
Harreck, Elijah, 1. 136.
Harris, Abraham, 1. 106, 341.
Harris, Benjamin, 1. 106.
Harris, Daniel, 1. 15, 410.
Harris, Edward, i. 135, 230.
Harris, George, i. 248, 411 ; school-
master, petitions for protection
against the tories of Rye, 462.
Harris, Hennery, 1. 411.
Harris, Isaac, 1. 36.
Harris, James, i. 19, 188; 11. 113,
340.
Harris, John, i. 60, 248, 411.
Harris, Joseph,!. 83, 136, 142, 188;
sells his negro, 617.
Harris, midshipman, in jail in
New York, 1. 358.
Harris, Moses, i. 75, 279; ii, 101,
345.'
Harris, Myndert, 1. 73.
Harris, Nehemlah, 1. 66.
Harris, Peter, 1. 73, 142, 195 ; court-
martial on, 558; found guilty of
desertion, 559.
Harris, Samuel, 1. 148.
Harris, squire, 11. 339.
Harris, Thomas R., letter to gen.
Washington from, 1. 293 ; men-
tioned, 299; examination of, 418.
Harris, William, 1. 82.
Harris' ferry, 11. 107.
Harrison, colonel Charles, com-
mands the 1st regiment of ar-
tillery, 11. 360.
Harrison, Daniel, i. 309.
Harrison, Nathaniel, 1. 51.
Harrison, Richard, applies to be
commissioned as notary, 11. 355.
Harrison, William, i, 81.
Harrison's precinct, militia offi-
cers of, i. 159, 212 ; members of
the committee for, 632.
Harsen, George, 1. 224 ; 11. 27.
Hart, Amsey, 11. 179; evidence
of, 180.
Hart, Andris, i. 64, 248, 388.
Hart, Cornelius, 1. 183, 216.
Hart, Daniel, 1, 52, 330.
Hart, John, 1. 51, 69.
Hart, Philip, 1. 615.
Hart, Thomas, i. 6. (See Heart.)
Hartan, ensign Peter, 11. 44.
Hartell, Frederick, some particu-
lars of, 1. 227.
Harter, Henry, i. 125.
Hartffleld, Richard, secretary of
the committee of Westchester
county, 1. 626.
Hartford, expense of express
from New York to, 1. 4; New
York tories at, 450; Albany
tories to be sent to, 513.
Harth, Daniel, 11. 361.
Hart island near N. Y., British
men-of-war off, 1. 463.
Hartt, Joshua, i. 398.
Hartt, Micah, 1. 51, 56.
Hartt, Nehemiah, i. 51, 52.
Hartt, Samuel, 1. 51.
Hartwell, Abraham, 1. 79.
Hartwell, Ebenezer, 1. 79.
Hartwell, Peter, i. 176.
Hartwick, Lawrence, i. 212, 315,
Harvard, James, i. 13.
Harve, widow, 1. 395.
Harvey, Daniel, 1. 70.
Harvey, David, 1. 79.
Harvey, lieutenant Elisha, 11. 337.
Harvey, James, 1. 316.
Harvey, Joel. 1. 76.
Harvy, Obed, 1, 70.
Harwood, sergeant James, ii. 142.
Has, Robbert, 1. 268.
Hasbroeek, David, i. 36,
Hasbroeck, Jonas, i. 27.
Hasbroock, Daniel, i. 83.
Hasbrook, Benjamin, i. 37, 84,
141.
Hasbrook, Zacharlah, 1. 36, 303;
lieutenant, 11. 31, 32.
Hasbrouck, Abraham, 1. 30, 32, 36,
177, 178, 219, 294.
Hasbrouck, Abraham A., 1. 29,
177, 178, 219.
Hasbrouck, Cornelius, 1. 18 ; lieu-
tenant, 439.
Hasbrouck, captain Ellas, his
rangers ordered to join gen.
Clinton, 1. 548 ; complaint
against, 593; ordered to detail a
party of men to arrest tories,
672; instructions to, respecting
a corps of rangers, 11. 54.
Hasbrouck, Ellas, appointed 1st
lieutenant, 1. 106; captain. In
N. Y. continentals, 11. 41, 43, 120,
126.
Hasbrouck, lieutenant Francis, 1.
84, 140.
Hasbrouck, Isaac, Jr., 1. 35.
Hasbrouck, Jacob, 1. 21, 24, 34, 36,
178.
Hasbrouck, Jacob J,, i. 34, 35.
Hasbrouck, Jacobus B., 1. 35.
Hasbrouck, Jesias, 1". 37.
Hasbrouck, John, i. 33, 34, 226.
Hasbrouck, col. Jonathan, i. 18,
21, 24, 177, 277, 278, 431, 443, 489,
490; letter of, 207; referred to,
11. 76, 77, 80, 113, 168.
Hasbrouck, Josaphat, 1. 21, 24, 36,
37, 177.
Hasbrouck, Joseph, one of the
committee of New Paltz, 1. 189.
Hasbrouck, Joseph, Jr., of Mar-
bletown, 1. 34.
Hasbrouck, Peter, i. 36, 178.
Hasbrouck, Severyne, i. 226.
Hasbrouck, Solomon, i. 30.
Haslett, colonel, defeats Rogers'
rangers, i. 518.
Hasner, Jacob, i. 82.
Hassey, Abraham, i. 59.
Hassick, Alexander, i. 287.
Hasty, Christopher, ii. 353,
Hatch, lieutenant Ebenezer, 11.
54.
Hatch, John, 1. 99.
Hatch, captain Joseph, muster-
roll of his company, 1. 469 ; men-
tioned, ii. 141; declaration o^
147.
Hatch, Josiah, 1. 99.
Hatch, Mrs.,i. 299.
Hatfield, Abraham, 1. 237.
Hatfield, Barness, i. 663.
Hatfield, Isaac, 1. 188.
Hatfield, Joshua, 1. 159.
Hatfield, lieutenant, ii. 37.
Hatfield, Moses, i. 231, 282.
Hatfield, Peter, i. 83, 188.
Hathaway, sergeant, ordered un-
der arrest, 1. 560.
Hathorn, Elizabeth, 1. 662.
Hathorn, John, i. 231, 252, 652;
chairman of the committee of
Goshen, 232 ; transmits election
of officers of minute men in
Orange county, 285.
Hattis, Thomas, 11. 348.
Hatton, Robert, 1. 374, 616.
Haughton, Cyrus, 1. 196.
Haughton, Matthew, 1. 196.
Hauxhurst. (See Hawxhursi.)
Havelish, Melcher, 11. 346.
Haven, Nathaniel, i. 57.
Havens, Benjamin, 1. 57, 379, 679.
Havens, Constant, 1. 50, 416.
Havens, Daniel, 1. 416.
Havens, Ebenezer, 1. 62, 204.
Havens, George, 1. 416.
Havens, Henry, 1. 379.
Havens, James, elected delegate
to N. Y. Prov. Cong., 1. 43, 44;
mentioned, 62, 377.
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Havens, Jeremiah, i. 61.
Havens, John, i. 51, 57, 62, 215, 379,
384.
Havens, John (3il), i. 37.
Havens, Jonathan, 1. 50, 416.
Havens, Jonathan N., 1. 462.
Havens, Joseph, i. 50, 62, 416; il.
142.
Havens, Nathaniel, 1. S7.
Havens, NicoU, 1. 377.
Havens, Obadlah, 1.62,378; il. 195.
Havens, Peter, i. 62.
Havens, Samuel, i. 417.
Havens, Selah, 1. 57.
Havens, Walter, 1. 62, 378.
Havens, WilUam, 1. 50, 51, 62, 105,
302, 377, 378, 413; lieutenant, li.
- 15, 32, 35, 41, 42, 49, 52, 164, 195.
Haverstraw, meeting tor the elec-
tion of delegates at, i. 3 ; names
of assooiators in, 6-9 ; of non-
aasoclators in, 10; mentioned,
43, 211 ; committee of, refuse to
join Orangetown in appointing
officers of militia, 187 ; election
at, 197; militia officers of, 224;
Mr. Cave keeps a store at, 446 ;
British men-of-war sail past,
ii. 86.
Havey, Daniel, ii. 3S0.
Haviland, Benjamin, 1. 182.
Haviland, surgeon Ebenezer, ii.
41, 42, 49, 156; evidence of, 158.
Haviland, John, i. 186.
Haviland. Joseph, i. 184.
Haviland, Luke, i. 184.
Haviland, Samuel, i. 64, 237, 267,
473.
Hawkings, Gershum, i. S7, 379.
Hawkings, Jacob, i. 44, 53.
Hawkings, Robert, 1. 46, 57.
Hawkins, Alexander, i. 44, 53, 382.
Hawkins, Benjamin, i. 53, 382.
Hawkins, Caleb, 1. 45.
Hawkins, David, 44, 53, 382.
Hawkins, Elezer, i. 53, 63, 383.
Hawkins, Hannah, evidence of,
against Jonathan Baker, i. 332.
Hawkins, Havens, i. 53.
Hawkins, Isaac, 1. 53, 380, 497.
Hawkins, Israel, i. 53, 383.
Hawkins, John, i. 53.
Hawkins, Jonas, i. 53.
Hawkins, Jorge, i. 383.
Hawkins, Joseph, i. i4^ 53.
Hawkins, Nathaniel, i. 47, 48.
Hawkins, Samuel, i. 53, 382.
Hawkins, Sarah, i. 289.
Hawkins, Simeon, 1. 44, 53.
Hawkins, Timothy, 1. 53.
Hawkins, Zacheriah, i. 45, 47, 48,
57, 63, 379.
Hawkins, Zofar, i. 53, 461. (See
JTokkins.)
Hawley, Abraham, 1. 173.
Hawley, Elisha, 1. 198, 450; 1st
lieutimant, 11. 141.
Hawley, Ezekiel, 1. 205, 11. 141;
chaii-man of Salem committee,
1. 547.
Hawley, Nathan, 1. 05, 148.
Hawxhurat, John, i. 185, 217.
Hawxhurst, Simeon, 1. 184, 217.
Hawxhurat, WilUam, i. 447.
Haxstum, Jeremiah, i. 82,
Hay, Ann Hawkes, elected dele-
gate to the N. Y. provincial
convention, 1, 3; mentioned, 7,
197, 201, 224, 443, 603 ; elected dele-
gate to N. Y. Prov. Cong., 197,
201 ; authorized to provision the
militia, 572.
Hay, John, i. 24.
Hay, price of, 1. 654, 671.
Haycock, John, ii. 356.
Hayes, John, i. 68.
Hayes, Thomas, killed, ii. 359.
Hayne, Anthony, i. 411.
Haynes, George, ii. 361.
Haynes, John, i. 411.
Haynes, Joseph, papers of, buried
on Long Island, i. 546; men-
tioned, ii. 141. (See Hains.)
Hays, Baraoh, i. 129, 267.
Hays, David, 1. 619.
Hays, Michael, i. 64, 222, 632.
Hayt, Enoch, i. 619.
Hayt, Gilbert, 1. 619.
Hayt, Thaddeus, i. 618.
Hayward, Benjamin, 1. 99.
Hayward, Caleb, i. 99.
Hayward, Calvan, 1. 99.
Hayward, Eli, i. 99.
Hayward, Paul, i. 99.
Hayward, Silas, i. 99.
Hayward, William, i. 99.
Hazard, Ebenezer, letter of, i. 464.
Hazard, James, 1. 275.
Hazard, Mrs., allowed to return
to New York, i. 600.
Hazard, Morris, 1. 40, 105, 108, 181 ;
2d lieut., ii. 41.
Hazard, Nathaniel, communi-
cates resignation of John Grin-
nel, ii. 4.
Hazard, Richard Tole, i. 225.
Hazard, Samuel, i. 53.
Hazard, Thomas, i. 147.
Hazel tine, John, i. 86, 99 ; elected
delegate to N. Y. Prov. Cong.,
98.
Hazeltine, Paul, i. 99.
Hazeltine, Peter, i, 99.
Hazen, colonel (Moses), il. 360.
Head, George, i. 68.
Head, John, 1. 68.
Headding, James, i. 74.
Headen, Marcus, 1. 74.
Headley, Isaac, il. 77.
Headley, Joseph, i. 19.
Heard, James, i, 65.
Heard, colonel Nathaniel, dis-
arms disaffected inhabitants of
Queens county, 1. 218; orders
torles of Queens county to at-
tend continental congress, 235 ;
prisoners to be taken by, to be
sent to New York, 334.
Heard, Phinehas, 1. 5, 145, 309.
Heard, William, i. 5, 309.
Hearen, Maurice, 1, 14, 439.
1-Iearmonse, Andrew, 1. 178.
Heart, Michael, 1. 231.
Heath, Jesse, 1. 469.
Heath, John, 11. 141.
Heath, general WilUam, instruc-
tions relative to the sick Con-
necticut men, 1. 539; promises
to have plundered property re-
stored, 541 ; resolutions of N. Y.
conventionsent to, 549; resolu-
tions respecting flags of truce
sent to, 557 ; operations of the
troops under, 559 ; at PeekskUl,
560; to furnish bread to the
troops, 565 ; letter of New York
committee of safety to, 575, 579 ;
at Hacklnsack, 576 ; orders Al-
bany rangers from Fort Consti-
tution to Westchester county,
585; orders Albany rangers to
Peekskill, 602; transmits a let-
ter from Mrs. Lockhart to the
council of safety, 622; corres-
pondence between the commit-
tee of convention and, 622;
orders out foraging parties, 623 ;
measures recomLmended to be
adopted by, 624 ; troops under,
ordered to join gen. Washing-
ton, 641; recommends brigade
major Pawling, ii. 13.
Heathorn, colonel, i. 603; ordered
to march to Sidman's bridge,
11. 60.
Heazelton, Charles, i. 73.
Heazen, Ezekiel, i. 437.
Hebbard, Abel, i. 75.
Hedden, Elijah, i. 14.
Hedden, Thomas, accused of pass-
ing counterfeit money, ii. 91;
arrested, ibid.
Hedger, David, Jr., i. 64.
Hedger, John, 1. 1.35.
Hedger, Thomas, 1. 135.
Hedges, Abraham, i. 56, 401.
Hedges, Benjamin, i. 56, 404.
Hedges, David, i. 58, 388, 415.
Hedges, Ebenezer, i. 56, 404.
Hedges, Ellas, i. 58.
Hedges, Ezekiel, i. 46, 57.
Hedges, Hannali, i. 401.
Hedges, Jacob, i. 56, 401.
Hedges, Jeremiah, 1. 56.
Hedges, Job, 1. 58.
Hedges, John, i. 56, 401.
Hedges, Jonathan, 1. 58, 120, 235,
415.
Hedges, Jonathon, Jr., 1. 412.
Hedges, Mathew, i. 61, 396.
Hedges, Nathan, i. 401.
Hedges, Philip, 1. 56, 404.
Hedges, Stephen, i. 55, 58, 400, 415.
Hedges, Timothy, i. 415.
Hedges, Thomas, i. 55.
Hedges, William, 1. 55, 400. (See
Heges.)
Heermans, Abraham, 1. 26, 32.
Hcermans, captain, 11. 28, 37.
Heermans, Godfrled, i. 81.
Hcermans, Reyer, 1. 80; 11. 192.
Hoermanse, Andrew G., i. 81.
Heermanse, lieut. Andrles, ii. 41,
192.
Heermanse, Evert, 1. 80.
Heermanse, Helmes, 1. 80.
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Heermanse, Hendriok, 1. 71, 84,
Heermanse, John, i. 31, 80.
Heermanse, John, Jr., 1. 181.
Heermanse, John J., 1. 132. (See
Hepmanse.)
Heffernan, John, i. 238.
Hegeman, Adrian, 1. 42, 294.
Hegeman, Albert, 1. 181.
Hegeman, Andries, Jr., i. 181.
Hegeman, Benjamin, 1. 184, 216.
Hegeman, Cornelius, i. 82.
Hegeman, Henry, 1. 78.
Hegeman, Isaac, i. 141; captain,
commission of, 166.
Hegeman, John, i. 73, 183, 184, 217.
Hegeman, Rem, i. 40, 181.
Hegeman, Robert, i, 181. (See
Hagaman.)
Heges, Daniel, i. 55, 58, 120, 401, 415.
Heges, David, Jr., i. 388.
Heges, William, Jr., i. 55, 120.
Hegges, Ezekil, i. 386. (See
Hedges.)
Heght, Lodewicli, i. 71.
Height, Robert, i. 15.
Heirs, Ludlam, 1. 40.
Heldreth, Joseph, 1. 204.
Helilier, Richard, i. 82.
Hellebergh, an insurrection re-
ported at, i. 505 ; proceedings to
suppress, 506, et seq. ; names of
persons arrested at tlie, 508;
information received of a dan-
gerous conspiracy at the, 512;
disaffected, 515; torles of, dis-
persed, 521 ; the disaffected at,
dispersed, 525.
Hellens, Vincent, i. 272.
Hellmer, George, i. 125.
Helme, Abraham, i. 34.
Helme, Ants, i. 53.
Helme, Benjamin, elected to N.
Y. Prov. Cong., i. 180.
Helme, Peter, i. 26.
Helme, Thomas, 1. 44, 47, 134, 381.
Helme, ■William, i. 47.
Helmer, John, ii. 358.
Helraes, Phinehas, i. 13.
Helmes, Vincent, i. 16, 238, 439.
Helms, Brewster, 1. 13, 500.
Helms, Obediah, i. 5, 500.
Helms, William, i. 12.
Hempsted, Robert, i. 20, 49, 393 ;
chairman of committee of
Southold, 464.
Hempstead, Thomas, i. 49, 60, 393.
Hempstead, confession of faith
of inhabitants of, i. 38 ; torles
of, 202; troops requested to be
sent to, andbilletted on the dis-
affected of Queens county, 334 ;
examinations at, 447 ; petition
of inhabitants of, 460.
Hempstead resolves, Daniel Kis-
sam author of, i. 258.
Henderson, Robert, i. 248.
Henderson, Samuel, ii. 356.
Henderson, widow, conveys pa^
pers for the British, 1. 664.
Henderickson, Elias, i. 26.
Henderlckson, Peterus, i. 27.
Heudrick, Godfrey, i. 81.
Hendricks, Coenrad, 1. 374.
Hendricks, Stephen, i. 551.
Hendriclcse, Jacob, 1. 30, 71.
Hendrlckse, Johannis, i. 19, 32, 71.
Hendrlckse, Phillip, i. 32.
Hendricksen, Hendriok, 1. 181,
184, 187, 215, 263, 271, 461.
Hendrlckson, Aaron, i. 181, 187.
Hendrickson, Abraham, i. 187, 271.
Hendricksou, Cornelius, ii. 358.
Hendrickson, Daniel, i. 184, 215.
Hendrickson, Harman, i. 183.
Hendrickson, Isaac, i. 182.
Hendrickson, Jacobus, i. 26, 263.
Hendrickson, John, 1. 182, 283, 579.
Hendrickson, Stephen, 1. 77, 182,
217.
Hendrickson, Thomas, i. 183, 185,
217.
Hendrix, Henry, i. 263.
Henery, Lenord, i. 25.
Heniger, Christopher, 1. 316.
Henley, major, 1. 499.
Hennberger, Christian, 1. 82.
Hennesy, Edward, ii. 360.
Henney, John, i. 66.
Henning, ensign Joseph, ii. 34.
Henning, Dr. Philip, petitions
to be appointed surgeon's
mate, 1. 110, 111, 168 ; objects to
be examined by Drs. Jones
and Beard, 116.
Henry, Benjamin, i. 230.
Henry, George, commissioner
from Pennsylvania for the regu-
lation of prices, ii. 55, 56.
Henry, James, i. 287.
Henry, John, i. 449; letter of, to
Pierre Van Cortland, 636 ; com-
missary of the clothing depart-
ment, applies for cash to pay
for clothing, 640, 644; men-
tioned, ii. 67 ; applies for cloth-
ing for the troops, 174 ; letter of
Jno. McKesson to, 183.
Henry, Nathaniel, recommended
to be lieutenant, ii. 8; appoint-
ed, 9, 23; mentioned, 31, 44, 47,
48, 348, 349.
Henry, Robert, 1. 290.
Henry, Thomas, Jr., ii. 49.
Herald, Henry, i. 36.
Herbeck, , i. 223.
Herdenburgh, G. J., i. 26.
Herdick, Fcenscis, Jr., ii. 192.
Herdick, Gerrit, his evidence
against colonel Van Alen, i. 659.
Herdick, John, evidence against
colonel Van Alen of, i. 659.
Herdick, Wm., evidence against
colonel Van Alen of, 1. 639.
Hering. (See Haring.)
Herington, , i. 114.
Herkemeyer. (See Herkimer.)
Herkheimer, George, 1. 125, 149;
captain, 596.
Herkheimer, col. Hanyoost, i. 125.
Herkheimer, captain Hanyost, i.
125. (See HarkaTnan.)
Herkheimer, brig.-geueral Nich-
olas, i. 101, 123, 125, 142, 149
letter of, transmitting names
of militia officers for Tryon
county, 148; transmits infor-
mation respecting Tryon CO.,
507 ; letter sent to, 508 ; in com-
mand in Tryon county, 509, 523 ;
letter of, to gen. Schuyler, 519 ;
letter of Robert Yates to, 524 ;
advances money to a company
of rangers, 597; countermands
certain orders of the Tryon co.
committee, 605.
Herman, Michel, i. 33.
Hermanse, Andrew, i. 80, 84, 142.
Hermanse, Jacob, i. 31, 80, 81.
Hermanse, Peter, 1. 80.
Hermanse, Philip, i. 81, 142, 469.
(See Heermaiw ; Herriman.)
Heron, Isaac, i. 259.
Herramas, Willhallamus, 1. 84.
Herremans, Andrew, Jr., i. 84.
Herrick, Ashbel, 1. 60.
Herriok, Benjamin, 1. 75, 76.
Herrick, Daniel, i. 177.
Herrick, George, i. 120, 235.
Herrick, Hennery, i. 406.
Herrick, John George, i. 67.
Herrick, Michaiah, i. 410.
Herrick, Mr., ii. 105.
Herrick, Nathan, 1. 75, 177, 408.
Herrick, Euf us, i. 75, 106 ; captain,
ii. 41, 43.
Herrick, Samuel, i. 75.
Herrick, Stephen, i. 75, 76.
Herrick, William, i. 75.
Herriman, Richard, i. 500.
Herrimans, Moses, 1. 469.
Hersam, John, ii. 35-3.
Hertford (Vt.), letter of the com-
mittee of, to capt. Clay, ii. 144.
Hervey, captain, i. 340.
Hess, John, i. 124.
Hessians, 2,000, enxbark for Ameri-
ca and arrive at Quebec, i. 472 ;
land in Westchester county,
535 ; number of, in New York,
and Fort Washington, 670;
British soldiers damn the, 671 ;
captured in New Jersey, 675;
number of, killed at Fort Wash-
ington, 11, 119.
Heston, Josaph, i. 10.
Hetch, Thlmothy, 1. 27.
Hetfleld, Moses, i. 157.
Heth, Bartholomew, i. 173.
Heusted, Nathaniel, i. 77.
Hewit, Walter, i. 236.
Hewlet, Benjamin, i. 183, 184, 216.
Hewlet, Townsend, 1. 182.
Hewlett, Charles, i. 182.
Hewlett, Daniel, i. 182, 185, 217.
Hewlett, George, i. 184, 186, 216.
Hewlett, John, 1. 182, 202, 216, 217,
295.
Hewlett, Joseph, 1. 184, 216.
Hewlett, Lawrence, i. 184.
Hewlett, Richard, i. 184, 185, 202.
Hewlett, Stephen, 1. 184.
Hewlett, Thomas, i. 185.
Hewlett, WUliam, i. 183, 185.
Heydille, John, evidence of, Ii.
205.
Heyer, Richard, 1. 315.
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Heyer, Walter, i. 318.
Heyer, col. William, i. 233, 267.
Heyman, Stephen, i. 10.
Heyn, Hartman, 1. 26.
Heyn, Philip, i. 26.
Heyser, Johan, I. 26.
Hlbbard, James, i. 75.
Hibbird, John, i. 67.
Hieklnson, William, ii. 360.
Hicks, , 11. 47.
Hicks, Austin, i. 184.
Hicks, capt. Benjamin, appointed
to recruit, i. 503, 504; sent
against the Hellebergh Insur-
gents, 507, 517; number of men
in his company, 521 ; men-
tioned, ii. 33, 44, 45, 48, 51.
Hicks, Bethiah, i. 402.
Hicks, Charles, 1. 181, 185, 202, 216,
235. 240, 341.
Hicks, Elizabeth, i. 415 ; examina-
tion of, 447.
Hicks, Hilbert, i. 182.
Hicks, Jacob, i. 182, 185; ii. 339.
Hicks, James, i. 84, 182,U84.
Hicks, Jeffrey, lieut. of militia,
1. 335.
Hicks, John, i. 73, 147, 451.
Hicks, Joseph, i. 56, 402.
Hicks, Nathaniel, J. 72.
Hicks, Silas, i. 182.
Hicks, Stephen, i. 184.
Hicks, Thomas, elected to N. Y.
Prov. Cong., i. 90; mentioned,
175, 176, 182, 341 ; deceased, 353.
Hicks, Thomas, appointed ensign
in the continentals, ii. 9, 23, 48,
53; previously lieutenant in
Lasher's, 12, 27. (See Mix.)
Hicks, Whitehead, i. 200, 341;
mayor of New York, letter of
gov. Tryon to, 200 ; appears be-
fore committee on conspiracies,
347; examination of, 348; sum-
moned before the committee
on conspiracies, 353.
Hicks, Zeek. 1. 56.
Hlckson, James, i. 458.
Hicky, Thomas, executed for high
treason, 1. 325 ; one of general
Washington'sguards concerned
with tories, 345 ; imprisoned for
counterfeiting, 367.
Hide, Henry, i. 28.
Hide, Obadiah, i. 135.
Higbee, Samuel, i. 187.
Higbe, Daniel, i. 187.
Hlgble, Henry, i. 217.
Higby, Aaron, 1. 51.
Higbyyi George, i. 135.
Higby, John, 1. 185, 215.
Higby, Joseph, 1, 52, 182, 187.
Higby, Moses, 1. 123, 181, 218.
Higby, Nathaniel, i. 184.
Higby, Nehemiah, 1. 271.
Higby Stephen, i. 185, 217.
Higby, Thomas, i. 187.
Higgins, Gabriel, i. 159.
Higglns, John, proposals of, for
furnishing lead ore, ii. 101;
character of, 102.
Higglns, Moses, 1. 115, 471.
Higgins, Nathaniel, ii. 339.
Higgins, Patrick, i. 289.
Higgins, Thomas, ii. .Wl.
Higgins, William, ii. 341.
Higgs, Henry, ii. 360.
Highlands, report of Bernard
Romas on fort in the, 1. 191 ; col,
Isaac NicoU appointed to the
command of the fortifications
at the, 214; tories propose to
spike the guns in the fortifica-
tions In the, 334 ; amount paid
on account of fortifications in
the, 483 ; the enemy meditate an
attack on, 560,561; gen. Wash-
ington urges the securing of
the, 573; New York militia to
defend the, 641 ; measures for
the defense of the, il. 176.
Highlanders, Donald McLeod
offers to raise a company of,
i. lOO.
Highley, Samuel, i. 177, 181.
High treason. (See Treason.)
Higlay, Christopher, 1. 52.
Hildref, Daniel, i. 407.
Hildref, Joseph, i. 407.
Hlldreth, Daniel, i. 58, 60.
Hildreth, Ebenezer, i. 99.
Hildreth, Isaac, i. 59.
Hildreth, James, i. 59.
Hildreth, Jo., 11. 149.
Hildreth, John, i. 59, 121, 416.
Hildreth, Joseph, i. 15, 60.
Hildreth, Joshua, i. 59, 416.
Hildreth, Luther, i. 59.
Hildreth, Noah, i. 59.
Hildreth, Peter, 1. 59, 412, 415.
Hildreth, Shadrach, i. 60.
Hilkins, David, i. 268.
Hill, Andrew, i. 140, 141.
Hill, Anthony, a deserter, I. 468 ;
court-martialed for holding
traitorous correspondence with
the enemy, ii. 87 ; sentenced to
be hanged, 88.
Hill, David, violates the non-
importation agreement, 1. 376.
Hill, lieut. Ebenezer, 11. 44, 45.
Hill, Hugh, collector of the port
of Londonderry, 1. 328.
Hill, James, 1. 287.
Hill, John, 1. 7, 59, 161, 413.
HUl, Jonathan, i. 50, 415.
Hill, Joshua, i. 11.
Hill, Peter, 1. 38, 238.
Hill, lieutenant Robert, i. 251.
Hill, Thomas, I. 67.
Hill, William, 1. 60.
Hillreath, ensign William, Ii. 49.
Hilton, Benjamin J., prisoner at
Hartford, 1. 450 ; with the British
at New York, 674; going to
Canada, 677.
Hilts, Frederick, 11. 359.
Hilyer, Lawrance, 1. 274.
Hlnalan, Adam, 11. 346.
Hinchman, Benjamin, 1. 182.
Hinchman, James, 1. 181, 187;
sergeant, recommended for an
ensigncy, 11. 22; mentioned, 47.
Hinchman, Obadiah, 1. 183, 215.
Hinchman, Robert, i. 63, 181, 346,
397.
Hinchman, widow, i. 396.
Hines, William, petitions for his
wages, 1. 313.
Hinman, colonel, tents pur-
chased for the regiment of, 1.
131.
Hinneon, Elias, i. 80.
Hinpagh, , joins a party of to-
ries, Ii. 114.
Hipman, John, 1. 74.
Hitchburn, Alexander, i. 111.
Hitchburn, Benjamin, i. 114, 115.
Hitchcock, Daniel, 1. 181.
Hitchcock, John, i. 228; ordered
to be imprisoned, 467.
Hitchcock, Joseph, 1. 468.
Hitchcock, Mr., applies for the
release of Malcom Morrison,
i. 667.
Hitchcock, Samnel, ii. 345.
Hitchins, lieutenant, 1. 536.
Hitcock, John, i. 9.
Hitt, James, 1. 68.
Hitt, Jeremiah, 1. 84, 141.
Hix, Barnard, 1. 83.
Hix, Stephen, i. 83. (See Hicks.)
Hoag, Enoch, a prisoner, ii. 62;
liberated, 63.
Hoag, Nathan, 1. 82.
Hoagland, Elbert, 1. 217.
Hobard, John, i. 64.
Hobard, Richard S., I. 64.
Hobard, Robert, 1. 70. (See Hvb-
bard.)
Hobart, John Sloss, elected dele-
gate toN. Y. provincial conven-
tion, i. 19; to the N. Y. Prov.
Cong., 43, 44, 187; signs the asso-
ciation, 50, 86; member of the
committee of Huntington, 134;
recommends retaliation for the
capture of Ebenezer Piatt, 286;
member of the committee to de-
tect conspiracies, 340 ; at Haer-
lem, 448; letter of, to James
Livingston, 585; letter to gen.
Wooster from, 626; orders the
arrest of Malcom Morrison, 663;
recommends Nathaniel Piatt
for a captaincy, ii. 4; and Ben-
jamin Marvin for a lieuten-
ancy, 47; commissioner from
New York for the regulation
of prices, 55, 56; member of
committee for exploring lead
mines, 109.
Hobart, Joseph, I. 81.
Hobart, Joshua, i. 63, 389.
Hobby, Caleb, i. 158, 278, 302; lieu-
tenant, ii. 30.
Hobby, captain David, ii. 39;
petitions for re-lmbursements
of money paid his men, 82.
Hobocken (Hobuck), 1. 198 ; Brit-
ish recruits at, 11. 93.
Hoclcens, Nathaniel, 1. 386.
Hockens, Robbard, 1. 384.
Hockius, Elazor, 1. 384.
Hockoens, Zaceriah, 1. 385.
Hoddgman, Lott, Ii. 142.
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Hodge, David, ii. 859.
Hodge, Robert, 1. 129.
Hodge, William, 1. 15, 449, 500.
Hodges, Abraham, 1. 125.
Hodges, Israel, 1. 13.
Hodges, Samuel, i. 528.
Hodgkiss, Samuel, evidence of,
ii. 179.
Hodler, Peter, 1. 31.
Hoel, Jeremiah, i. 18.
Hoel, Reivs, 1. 385.
Hoevenbergh. (See Van Soeven-
bergh.)
Hoff, Henry, 1. 78, 525.
Hoff, John, 1. 53, 69.
Hoff, Paule, i. 84.
Hoff, Peter, 1. 51, 84.
Hoff, Solomon, 1. 11.
Hoff, William, i. 11.
Hoffman, Abraham, i. 30.
Hoffman, Adam, i. 35.
Hoffman, Andrew, ii. 358.
Hoffman, Anthony, I. 33, 86;
elected to Prov. Cong., 67.
Hoffman, Antliony A., i. 32.
Hoffman, colonel, 1. 279 ; bounty
money paid to, 483.
Hoffman, Herman, i. 80, 142;
m:aJor, empowered to adminis-
ter oaths to public officers in
Dutchess county, 11. 132; men-
tioned, 188.
Hoffman, Jacob, i. 228, 283.
Hoffman, Juery, i. 71.
Hoffman, Martin, i. 80, 132.
Hoffman, Nicholas, 1. 71, 80, 81.
Hoffman, Peter, i. 81.
Hoffman, Robert, 1. 79, 140.
Hoffman, Zaohariah, 1. 80, 132.
(See Jloo/man.)
Hogal, Francis, 1. 176.
Hogan, George, i. 171, 246.
Hogan, Patt, 1. 80.
Hogan, William, certificate of
exchange of, ii. 363.
Hogeboom, colonel, attacks a
party of tories, 1. 581.
Hogeboom, James, 1. 173 ; ii. 192.
Hegeboom, Johannis, ii. 193.
Hogeboom, Lawrence, 1. 584, 615.
Hogeboom, Peter, i. 82, 618, 620.
Hogeboom, Peter, Jr., 11. 192.
Hogeboom, ensign Peter I., ii. 5,
9, 34, 46.
Hogeboom, Stephen, 1. 65, 173 ; ii.
192; recLuests payment for his
sloop, i. 618, 620.
Hogeland, Abraham, i. 84. (See
Hogland.)
Hogen, Henry, i. 170.
Hoghadone, Christopher, 11. 194.
Hoghlandt, Benjamin, 1.292. (See
JSogland; Hoogland.)
Hoghtaling, Jacobus, i. 75, 513,
523.
Hoghtelenge, Abraham, i. 33.
Hoghteling, David, i. 247.
Hoghteling, Jeremiah, i. 31.
Hoghteling, John, i, 30, 75.
Hoghteeling, Matthy, 1. 509, 522.
Hoghtelenge, captain PhUip, i.
33,
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Hoghteling, Tennis, i. 31.
Hoghteeling, Thomas, i. 30, 174.
Hoghteling, Wllhelmus, 1. 31, 33.
Hoghteling, Wllhelmus T., 1. 30.
Hoghteling, Wllhelmus W., i. 31.
(See Houghtaling,)
Hoglns, Daniel, i. 453.
Hogland, Albert, 1. 185.
Hogland, Cornelias, i. 182, 217.
Hogland, William, 1. 186. (See
Hoogland.)
Holsington, Bliss, Ii. 141.
Hoisington, Ebenezer, 1. 155; ii.
149 ; lieut., 139.
Hoisington, Isaac, ii. 141.
Hoisington, major Jacob, 1. 198;
rangers of, 469 ; 11.141,142; letter
of, to Eikanah Day, 143 ; exami-
nation of, 146.
Hoit, major, Ii. 155, 1S7, 158.
Holt, ensign Thomas, ii. 44, 45.
Hojer, Peter C, 1. 320.
Hokkins, Galop, i. 380.
Hokkins, Timothy, 1. 380. (See
Hawkins.')
Holbrook, Amos, 1. 99.
Holbrook, Ezra, 1. 99.
Holbrook, Moses, i. 99.
Holbrook, Timothy, i. 99.
Holby, David, 1. 159.
Holcomb, Stephen, i. 25.
Holcombe, Zephanlah, 1. 25.
H olden, James, i. 288.
Holdin, John, i. 287.
Hole, Jolm, 11. 350.
Holems, Burroughs, i. 18.
Holems, Euben, 1. 18. (See
Holmes.)
Holladay, Eilenor, 1. 287.
Holland, major Samuel, author-
ized to enlist a corps of guides,
ii. 83.
HoUenbeek, Jacob, 11. 345.
HoUett. (See Hallet.)
HoUey, Increase, i. 144.
Hollister, Benjamin, 1. 70.
Hollister, Elisha, 1. 70.
Hollister, William, 1. 28.
Hollok, Richard, 1. 383.
Holloway, Joseph, i. 73.
Holly, Josiah, i. 79.
Holly, Luther, 1. 79.
Holmes, , visits gov. Tryon,
i. 438.
Holmes, Abner, 1. 75.
Holmes, Austin, 1. 618.
Holmes, Benjamin, 1. 75.
Holmes, Burroughs, 11. 113. (See
HoleTns.)
Holmes, Daniel, ii. 347.
Holmes, Elijah, i. 75.
Holmes, ensign Esia, il. 31.
Holmes, Hezekiah, i. 98.
Holmes (Hoomes), Hugh, i. 185,
216.
Holmes, Ichabod, 1. 75, 136.
Holmes, James, a delegate to the
N. Y. provincial convention, i.
21, 64; colonel, 86, 117; ii. 41, 43;
field oflloers of regiment of, 1.
108.
Holmes, sergeant Jesse, Ii. 119.
Holmes (Homs), John, 1. 71, 74, 76,
183, 215.
Holmes, Jonathan, ii. 38.
Holmes, Josejih, 1. 618; commis-
sioner from New Jersey for the
regulation of prices, 11. 55.
Holmes, Joseph, Jr., i. 618.
Holmes, Nathan, i. 115, 470.
Holmes, Peter, 11. 301, 353.
Holmes, Sheubel, i. 67.
Holmes, Thomas, i. 78.
Holms, Samuel, 1. 76, 274.
Holsey, sergeant Stephen, 1. 500.
Holsop, Qerrit, 1. 75.
Holstad, David, 1. 8.
Holstad, Edward, i. 8.
Holstad, Thomas, i. 236.
Hoisted, Jonah, i. 2J6, 237.
Hoisted, Joseph, 1. 11 ; ii. 333
Hoisted, Richard, i. 11.
Holsteed, John, 1. 83. (See Hal-
sted.)
Holt, John, petitions that paper-
makers be exempt from, mili-
tary duty, i. 459.
Holt, lieutenant, 11. 77.
Holton, Aaron, 1. 204.
Holton, Thomas, i. 204.
Hom, Fredrick, i. 75.
Homan, Daniel, i. 384.
Homan, Ebenezer, i. 46, 57, 386,
497.
Homan, Ezeklel,' i. 46, 57, 386.
Homan, Jeremiah, i. 55, 409.
Homan, John, 1. 47, 48, 384.
Homan, Joseph, 1. 46, 47, 48, 57.
Homan, Mordecai, i. 46, 48, 37, 384,
336.
Homan, Mordecai (3d), i. 46, 57.
Homan, Robbard, i. 386.
Homan, Robert, 1.48; evidence of,
against Jonathan Baker, 332.
Homan, Zebulon, i. 405.
Hommel, Abraham, 1, 33.
Horamell, Petrus, 1. 67.
Homon, Phenes, i. 58.
Honeywell, Izrael, 1. 158, 632;
com.missioner of sequestration,
ii. 172.
Hongen, Edward, 1. 84.
Honk, John, i. 74.
Hons, Joseph, ii. 350.
Honsdell, John, 1. 68.
House, Anthony, 1. 275.
Hood, William, i. 37.
Hoof, Michel, 1. 32.
Hoofman, Carel, i. 78.
Hoofman, David, i. 7.
Hoofman, Harmanus, 1. 7.
Hootman, Henkrick, i. 67. (See
Hoffman.)
Hoogenkamp, John, 1. 263.
Hooghkerk, lieut. John, i. 170
recruiting, 584; ii. 5, 34, 44, 48, 52.
Hooghteling, major, 11. 60.
Hooghteeling, Philip, i. 178, 294.
Hoogland, adjutant Jerouemus,
prisoner, Ii. 13, 27 ; mentioned,
47; petition of, 341.
Hoogland, John, i. 104, 315.
Hoogland, William, 1. 217. (See
Hogland.)
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Hooker, colonel, li. 83, 85.
Hooker, Israel, i. 20t.
Hooker, John, 1. 201.
Hoornbeok, Benjamin, i. 25; 11.
186.
Hoornbeok, colonel, i. 489.
Hoornbeok, Cornelius, 1. 26.
Hoornbeok, Elijah, ordered to re-
move prisoners to Kingston,
li. 161.
Hoornbeck, Eliza, 1. 26.
Hoornbeok, Gideon, i. 27; 11. 186.
Hoornbeck, Hendrick, 1. 26, 189 ;
11. 353.
Hoornbeck, Henry, Jr., 1. 26.
Hoornbeck, Isaac, i. 26.
Hoornbeck, Jacob, 1. 23, 23, 26, 86,
177, 207, 218, 276; elected delegate
to the provincial convention,
2i ; chairman of the committee
of Rochester, 639; li. 161; trans-
mits copy of talk with the In-
dians, 93.
Hoornbeck, Jacob D., 1. 26.
Hoornbeck, Jacob L., i. 32.
Hoornbeck, Joel, i. 27, 276.
Hoornbeck, Johannis, i. 27.
Hoornbeck, Lodewyck, i. 26 ; sent
prisoner to Kingston, ii. 128.
Hoornbeck, Lowrence, 1. 27; 11.
186.
Hoornbeck, Philip, 1. 26, 178.
Hoornbeck, Samuel, 1. 26.
Hoornbeck, "Warren, i. 26.
Hoornbeek, Dyrk, i. 27, 276.
Hoorn's Hook, fort built at, i. 294.
Hoosack, delegates from, i. 65;
militia officers of, 176; com-
mittee of, 324.
Hoose, John, i. 56.
Hopkins, David, i. 66.
Hopkins, Isaac, i. 66.
Hopkins, Jerimia, 11.340.
Hopkins, Joseph, report on a
lead mine by, 1. 203.
Hopkins, lieutenant, 11. 37.
Hopkins, Noah, i. 75, 136.
Hopkins, Reuben, 1. 164, 248, 335,
478 ; secretary of committee of
Dutchess county, 422.
Hopkins, Roswell, 1. 67, 76, 136, 140,
478.
Hopkins, Samuel, 1. 47, 381.
Hopkins, Stephen, governor of
Rhode Island, i. 377.
Hopkins, Wait, i. 110, 114,
Hopkins, 'William, i. 40.
Hopper, Andrew, i. 287, 289.
Hopper, John, 1. 144, 251; ii. 345,
358.
Hopper, Mr., innkeeper at Pira-
mus, 1. 498.
Hopper, Peter, 11. 353.
Hopper, Powlas, 1. 7.
Hopper, Reynard, i. 7.
Hopping, Benjamin, 1. 56, 402.
Hopping, Henry, i. 55, 56, 403.
Hopping, Joseph, 1. 55.
Horaman, Richard, i. 13.
Horley, Thomas, 1. 18.
Horn, p'antou (Phanton), 1. 16, 489.
Horner, James, 1, 292,
Horse, troop of, in Ulster county,
names of the men in, i. 33.
Horses, prices of, i. 602, 603.
Hortigh, Andrew, ii. 361.
Horton, captain Ambrose, 1. 105,
108,302,394; returns number of
men enlisted, 113; mentioned,
11. 41, 42.
Horton, Ambrous, 1. 61.
Horton, Barnabas, 1. 12, 60, 389;
appointed ensign, 652, 653.
Horton, Benjamin, i. 60.
Horton, Caleb Paulding, 1. 159.
Horton, Calvin, 1. 388.
Horton, Daniel, 1. 159.
Horton, David, i. 5, 16, 19, 29, 63,
64, 394, 395, 396.
Horton, Elisha, 1. 12.
Horton, Ephraim, 1. 82.
Horton, Gilbert, 1. 188, 239 ; a tory
prisoner, 455.
Horton, Gil. Budd, I, 632; taken
offby the enemy, 11. 64.
Horton, Isaac, 1. 16, 29.
Horton, lieutenant Jacob, 1. 558;
resigns, li. 18 ; mentioned, 33.
Horton, James, 1. 60, 188; sum-
moned before the committee on
conspiracies, 369; a tory, 421;
examination of, 427 ; visits gov.
Tryon, 428.
Horton, James, Jr., 1. 341.
Horton, John, 1. 73, 387.
Horton, captain Jonathan, 1. 5,
63, 388, 396 ; petitions to be re-lm-
bursed advances to his men,
11. 82.
Horton, capt. Jonathan P., 11. 39.
Horton, Joseph, 1. 60, 61, 63, 141,
1.58, 392, 395.
Horton, Joshua, i. 62, 392.
Horton, Micah, 1. 392.
Horton, Michael, i. 173.
Horton, Moses, 1. 62, 378.
Horton, Nathan, 1. 315.
Horton, Nehemiah, i. 29.
Horton, Peleg, 1. 74.
Horton, Silas, 1.5; ii. 353.
Horton, Simon, 1. 40, 181.
Horton, capt. Thomas, 1. 14, 145 ;
in Woodhull's regiment, 653.
Horton, widow, 1. 395.
Horton, William, 1. 5, 49, 60, 145,
392.
Horton, Zacheous, i. 12, 16.
Hortwlck, John, 11. 340.
Hosbrook, George, 11. 353.
Hoskiss, S., ii. 16S.
Hospitals, small-pox, recom-
mended to be erected in the
several counties throughout the
State, 1. 594; none at Kingston,
11. 80.
Hossick, Alexander, 1. 289.
Hough, squire, a tory, informa-
tion against, i. 528.
Houghtallng, Isaac, 1. 75.
Houghteellng, Hendrick, evi-
dence of, li, 204. (See Hoghtal-
ing.)
Houghton, Abel, 1. 204.
Houghton, Jonathan, 1. 196.
Houk, Andres, i. 74.
Houlding, James, a tavern keep-
er, Tryon row. New York, re-
sorted to by tories, 1. 344 ; a tory,
351, 356.
Honlsworth, Joseph, 1. 80.
Hounan, James, 1. 449.
Hounde, Samuel, 1. 16.
House, Christian, 1. 124 ; evidence
of, 11. 85 ; in the American ser-
vice, 86.
House, Harmanus, I. 98.
House, lieutenant Jacob, ii. 44.
House, John, 11. 358.
House, lieut. Jost, 1. 124; 11. 28.
House, Nathaniel, i. 173.
House, Peter, 11. 361.
House, Reynard, 1. 9, 10.
Houseman, Abraham, 1. 290.
Houseman, Peter, 1. 274.
Houseman, William, 1. 267.
Houser, Jacob, i. 500.
Houston, John, 1. 107 ; ii. 35 ; re-
turns from Canada, 7 ; an excel-
lent officer, 16; lieut., 29, 36,38,
40, 42, 52; recommended for a
company, 39 ; captain, 48, 49.
Houten. (See Van Houien.)
Hover, Jacob, i. 75.
How, Charles, i. 69.
How, John, 1. 55, 99.
How, Joseph, i. 99.
How, Lebbeus, 1. 69.
How, Nemiah, 1. 155.
Howard, Ebenezer, ii. 142.
Howard, Edward, 1. 40, 72.
Howard, Jane, requests leave to
go to New York, 1. 560.
Howard, John, 1. 75.
Howard, William, t 16, 40, 181.
Howe, Jonathan, 1. 64.
Howe, lord, sails for New York,
1. 418 ; Joseph Brant, returning
to, 581 ; intends to go up the
Hudson river, 673.
Howe, general, 1. 208, 220; to be
informed that retaliation will
be made for any ill usage of Mr.
Piatt, 286 ; expected to arrive in
New York, 343; leaves Boston
for Halifax, 418; number of his
army, ibid. ; tories resort to the
camp of, 432; commissions ma-
jor Rogers to raise a regiment
of rangers, 465 : orders the Suf-
folk county companies to lay
down arms, and take the oath
of allegiance to the king, 471 ;
tories of Hellerberg have tlie
proclamation of, 515; move-
ments recommended against,
547; rev. Charles Inglis dis-
tributes proclamation of, 555 ;
busy writing dispatches, 576;
created knight of the bath, 583;
protections of, distributed in
Westchester county, 663, 664;
tenor of such protections, 665 ;
Hugh Wallace advises Henry
G. Livingston to take the bene-
fit of the proclamation of, 669 ;
sick In New York, 671; to join
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tlie northern army at Albany,
673; strength of the army of, 675 ;
gov. Tryon recommends him
to Invade Kew Jersey, 677;
authorizes the enlistment of a
coi-ps of guides, 11. 83; torles
Join, 115; commission to raise a
regiment of loyalists issued by,
198.
Howel, Aaron, 1. 13, 14.
Howel, Charles, 1, 15, 60, 309.
Howel, George, 1. 12 ; parole of,
490.
Howel, Lemuel, 1. 59, 77, 408, 415.
Howell, Abraham, 1. 58, 60, 412.
Howell, Benjamin, 1. 99, 500.
Howell, Daniel, 1. 58, 59, 63, 115, 121,
395, 412.
Howell, David, 1. 12, 57, 59, 60, 120
235, 379, 406, 410, 416.
Howell, Ebenezer, i. 409.
Howell, Edmund, 1. 61, 62.
Howell, Edward, 1. 68.
Howell, Ellas, 1. 60, 407; u. 195.
Howell, Elisha, 1. 408.
Howell, Ephraim, 1. 60.
Howell, Eunice, i. 407.
Howell, Ezekiel, i. 58, 59, 412.
Howell, Frederick, 1. 414.
Howell, Henry, i. 59, 416.
Howell, Hezeklah, 1. 14.
Howell, Hezekial, Jr., 1. 211.
Howell, Isaac, i. 13, 17, 58, 414.
Howell, Israel, i. 54, 55, 61, 396, 405.
Howell, Jabesh, 1. 58.
Howell, James, 1. 12, 50, 415.
Howell, Jediah, 1. 410.
Howell, Jehiel, i. 60.
Howell, Jeremiah, 1, 59, 407.
Howell, John, 1. 12, 47, 48, 60, 382,
406.
Howell, John (3d), i. 408.
Howell, Jonah, 1. 60, 409.
Howell, Jonathan, 1. 62, 394, 407.
Howell, Joshua, i. 12, 59, 68, 394, 417.
Howell, Josiah, 1. 120, 235, 408.
Howell, Luess, i. 408.
Howell, Matthew, 1. 60, 85, 120, 408.
Howeli; Micah, 1. 61, 62, 393.
Howell, Moses, 1. 59.
Howell, Nathaniel, i. 120, 243, 409.
Howell, Obadiah, i. 411.
Howell, Paul, i. 14.
Howell, Philip, i. 59, 121, 416.
Howell, Phlneas, 1. 59, 64, 120, 235,
393, 407.
Howell, Price, 1. 58.
Howell, Becompenoe, 1. 61 ; 11. 195.
Howell, Reeves, i. 48, 57.
Howell, Richard, 1. 61, 393, 397.
Howell, Roke, 1. 395.
Howell, Ryal, 1. 60, 410.
Howell, Samuel, 1. 60, 61, 396, 410,
416, 470.
Howell, Samuel (3d), 1. 59.
Howell, Seth, 1. 59, 415.
Howell, Silas, 1. 14, 59, 61, 63, 410.
Howell, Silvanus, 1. 410.
Howell, Stephen, 1. 15, 58, 60, 105,
108, 120, 235, 309, 410.
Howell, Thomas, i. 59.
Howell, Timothy, i. 410.
Howell, Walter, 1. 59, 417.
Howell, William, 1. 69, 388.
Howell, Zebulon, 1. 410.
Howell, Zophenlah, i. 13.
Hubard, Elisha, 1. 196.
Hubart, Joshua, 1. 12.
Hubbard, Benajah, 1. 46, 57.
Hubbard, Eldad, 11. 141.
Hubbard, Ezekiel, i. 73.
Hubbard, Joseph, i. 24.
Hubbard, Joshua, applies for a
commission, ii. 8.
Hubbard, Josiah, 11. 46.
Hubbard, J. S., recoramends
major Pish, 11. 10.
Hubbard, R. Steers, 1. 395.
Hubbard, Richard S., Jr., 1. 64.
Hubbard, Rosel, i. 45.
Hubbard, Samuel, 1. 262, 294; ex-
amination of, 464.
Hubbard, widow, 1. 392, 395.
Hubbard, William, 1. 5.
Hubbard. (See Sobart ; Mubbert.)
Hubbel, lieut. Isaac, 11. 31, 38, 44.
Hubbel, Justus, 1. 36.
Hubbell, Seth, 1. 87.
Hubbert, Hennery, 1. 497.
Hubbs, Jacobus, i. 54.
Hubbs, Selah, i. 54.
Hubburt, , 1. 381.
Hubert, John, 1. 312.
Hubert, Peter, 1. 309.
Huburt, Jeremiah, 1. 386. (See
Hohart; Hubbard.)
Huchens, Bej., 1. M6.
Huchin, Jonetan, 1. 35.
Huchinson, John, 1. 469.
Huchinson, Thomas, i. 389.
Hudson, Asa, 1. 70.
Hudson, Elijah, i. 177.
Hudson, Frederick, 1. 47, 61, 397.
Hudson, Henry, i. 59, 63, 394.
Hudson, John, i. 50, 54, 55, 406, 415.
Hudson, Nathaniel, 1. 63, 396.
Hudson, Obediah, i, 64, 395.
Hudson, Richard, 1. 394.
Hudson, Samuel, i. 391.
Hudson, Timothy, i. 61, 397. (See
Huison,)
Hudson river, six companies or-
dered to garrison the fortifica-
tion on the, 1. 198; armed vessels
fitted out for protection of, 425 ;
wages allowed to teamsters em-
ployed on the obstruction of,
469; petition of persons em-
ployed in obstructing, 616, 654.
(See North Biver.)
Huell, Isaiah, 1. 18.
Huestes, Charles, 1. 120.
Huestis, Philip, 1. 239.
Huett, Benjamin, i. 28.
Huett, John, 1. 28.
Huff, Abraham, 1. 85.
Huff, Gashum, i. 8.
HuflT, John, 1.84; 11.358.
Huff, William, 1. 10.
Huff, Zephanlah, 1. 13.
Hufmen, John, 1. 81.
Hugeford, doctor Peter, 1. 237, 841.
Huger, William, 1. 500.
Hugget, Benjamin, 1. 260, 270, 340.
Hughes, colonel Hugh, assistant
quartermaster-general, i. 562 ;
11. 69 ; letter to John Morln Scott
from, 89.
Hughes, commissary, 1. 620; at
PeekskiU, 626.
Hughes, lieut. James F., 11. 34.
Hughes, lieut. James H., ii. 16, 29.
Hughes, lieut. James M., i. 301;
11. 40, 42, 45 ; resigns, 4, 7.
Hughes, John, i. 183, 217.
Hughes, Michael, ii. 360.
Hughes, lieut. Timothy, 1. 107, 117,
286; 11.8,31,38,40,42,44,47.
Hughet, Walter, 1. 175.
Hughson, Gabriel, i. 485.
Hughson, John, 1. 500.
Hughson, Nathaniel, i. 29.
Hugunine, Peter, i. 172.
Hultson, , 1. 208.
Huitson, John, empowered to en-
list torles, ii. 194 ; commissioned
to raise a regiment of loyal-
ists, 198. (See HuMen.)
Hulbert, , 11. 47.
Hulbert, capt. John, 1. 59, 415 ; re-
turns number of men enlisted
by him, 113; resigns his com-
mission as lieutenant-colonel,
11. 4, 7, 8, 9, 17, 20; referred to, 26,
35, 41, 42.
Hulburt, Ezra, ii. 105.
Hulce, James, i. 10.
Hulet, , u, dancing master, 1.
432.
Hulet, captain, i. 362.
Hulet, John, 1. 202, 341, 366.
Hulet, Richard, 1. 202, 341 ; visits
gov. Tryon on board the
Dutchess of Gordon, 366.
Hulet, Stephen, 1. 202, 341.
Hulet, lieut. Thomas, 11. 119.
Huling, John, 1. 72.
Haling, Walton, 1. 72.
Hull, Mr., i. 292 ; a tavern keeper
In New York, 344.
Hull, Nathaniel, 1. 28.
Hull, Robert, 1. 287.
HuU, Samuel, i. 28, 78.
Hulse, Abigail, 1. 386.
Hulse, Benjamin, 1. 309.
Hulse, Caleb, i, 61.
Hulse, David, 1. 53, 497.
Hulse, Flower, 1. 183, 216.
Hulse, Gilbert, 1. 45, 63.
Hulse, Henry, 1. 57, 386 ; evidence
of, against Stephen Fountain,
Hulse,
Hulse,
Hulse,
Hulse,
Hulse,
Hulse,
Hulse,
Hulse,
Hulse,
Hulse,
Hulse,
Hulse,
Hulse,
Hulse,
Isaac, 1. 4S, S7.
Jacob, 1. 11.
Jesse, 1. 45, 63, 380.
John, 1. 47, 48, 182, 385.
Jonah, 1. 57.
Joshua, 1. 309.
Justus, i. 15.
Nehemlah, 1. 46, 48, 385.
Paul, 1. 46, 48, 57, 380.
Peter, 1. 380.
Richard, 1. 46, 57.
Selah, 1. 45.
Stephen, 1. 14, 151.
Thomas, 1. 14, 380.
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Hulse, Zoper, i. 379.
Hulshaver, Lawrence, i. 248.
Hults, Elisha, 1. 11.
Hults, Silas, 1. 11. (See Hulse.)
Hume, William, 11. 169.
Humfrey (Humphry), Cornelius,
1.67, 164, 627; elected to N. Y.
Prov. Cong., 190; deputy from
Dutchess county, 585; letter
from Mr. Leavenworth to, 626;
colonel, requests commissions
for his officers, 11. 54.
Humfrey, James, 1. 72.
Humfrey, Thomas, 1. 72.
Humfrey, col. William, 1. 72, 140 ;
orders his regiment to march to
Nortli Castle, S75; answer of
majors Birdsall and Pleas to the
complaint of, 587.
Humfrey, William, Jr., 1. 73. (See
Humphrey.')
Hummel, Harmanus, i. 32.
Hummel, Jerrie, Jr., 1. 30.
Hummel, Johannis J., 1. 32.
Hummel, Martyanus, 1. 29.
Hummel, Peter, 1. 32.
Hummle, Johannis, 1. 80.
Humor, Cornelius, i. 9.
Humphrey, Henry, 1. 136.
Humphrey, James, 11. 353.
Humphrey, sergeant, il. 353.
Hun, Thomas, 1. 647.
Hun, William, i. 170.
Hunsdale, John, 1. 474.
Hunt, , 1. 429.
Hunt, Abel, 1. 125.
Hunt, Alexander, i. 159.
Hunt, Alsop, 1. 619.
Hunt, Arad, i. 198; 11. 148.
Hunt, Benjamin, 1. 417, 622.
Hunt, Cosby, i. 267.
Hunt, Eden, i. 135.
Hunt, Frederlcii, i. 485.
Hunt, GUbart, 1. 8.
Hunt, GUbord, joins the minis-
terial army, 1. 546.
Hunt, Isaac, i. 135.
Hunt, Jacob, i. 135.
Hunt, James, 1. 619.
Hunt, Jesse, sheriff of Westches-
ter connty, 11. 363.
Hunt, John, i. 77; arms tories,
li.83.
Hunt, Jonathan, i. 198.
Hunt, Joseph, i. 8 ; ii. 339.
Hunt, Levi, 1. 135.
Hunt, Moses, i. 18.
Hunt, Philip, 1. 135.
Hunt, Robert, Jr., 1. 135.
Hunt, Ruben, i. 9.
Hunt, Samuel, 1. 9, 55, 70 ; recom-
mended for a second lieuten-
ancy, ii. 33.
Hunt, ensign Stephen, 1. 83.
Hunt, Thomas, 1. 96, 122, 135, 169,
632; lleut., 11. 35, 50, 53, 164, 351.
Hunt, William, 1. 70, 468.
Hunter, captain, col. Fanning
comes from England In the
ship of, 1. 362.
Hunter, David, i. 803; 11. 31, 82,
141.
Hunter, lieut. Elijah, 1. 105 ; mem-
ber of the committee for West-
chester county, 632; captain,
orders to, 849 ; resigns his com-
mission, ii. 4, 7; served In the
2d battalion, 34, 45; lieutenant
In 1775, 41, 42 ; captain in Clin-
ton's brigade, 52; presents a
petition from Westchester co.,
65.
Hunter, James, 1. 28, 121 ; Informa-
tion of, respecting lady John-
son, 617; mentioned, ii. 301.
Hunter, Jeremiah, i. 159.
Hunter, Job, i. 164.
Hunter, John, proposes to es-
tablish a provincial linen fac-
tory In New York, 1. 167 ; a tory,
673; joins the British, 674; for-
merly manager of a New York
linen factory, 677,
Hunter, lieut. John, of Saratoga,
i. 175.
Hunter, John, lieutenant of an
Ulster county company, 1. 227.
Hunter, Jonathan, i. 70.
Hunter, lieutenant, serves on a
court-martial, 11. 120, 126.
Hunter, Mathew, 1. 164, 227.
Hunter, Robert, Jr., 1. 164.
Hunter, Tliomas, 11. 142.
Hunter, William, 1. 13; sergeant,
11. 141 ; affidavit of, 147.
Hunting, Isaac Mulford, i. 55, 120.
Hunting, Sarah, 1. 400.
Hunting, Zeruiah, 1. 410.
Huntington, colonel, i. 350; his
regiment to join general Clin-
ton, 549.
Huntington, Ebenezer, deputy
adjutant-general, 1. 560.
Huntington, J., i. 66.
Huntington, names of associa-
tors In, 1. 49; names of commit-
tee of, 134; militia officers of,
138, 209, 231; counterfeiters ar-
rested at, 296; petition of Israel
and Isaac Youngs, of, 308.
Huntting, Benjamin, 1. 60.
Huntting, Isaac, 1. 402.
Huntting, John, i. 56.
Huntting, Mary, 1. 401.
Huntting, Nathaniel, i. 55, 401.
Huntting, William, 1. 55, 401.
Huntley, Thomas, 11. 347.
Hurd, Calvin, 1. 16.
Hurd, colonel John, 1. 424.
Hurley, delegates from, 1. 21;
committee of, 23, 189, 218; as-
sociators In, 35 ; militia officers
of, 193 ; petition of prisoners at,
li. 82; census of, 363.
Huron, lake, British vessel on,
1. 191.
Hurtigh, John, il. 358.
Huse, Hendrlck, 1. 28.
Huson, , assists men to Join
the British, 11. 167.
Huson, John, 1. 84.
Huson, Walter, 1. 84.
Husted, Joseph, 1. 83.
Husted, Silas, 1. 08, 1Z7.
Husten, John, appointed colonel
of loyalists, ii. 190.
Hustis, David, 1. 172, 247.
Huston, Ann, i. 291.
Huston, B., 1. 523.
Huston, James, i. 248, 335.
Huston, lieutenant John, U. 30
Huston, Joseph, 1. 248.
Hutching, Jeremiah, 1. 216.
Hutchins, Absolem, 1. 471.
Hutchlns, Amos, 1. 7; captain,
343; ii. 5, 7, 39, 86.
Hutchlns, Jacamiah, i. 184.
Hutchins, Jacob, i. 73, 291.
Hutchins, John, 1. 372, 374, 421.
Hutchlns, Jonathan, 1. 267.
Hutchlns, Thomas, i. 82, 182, 216.
(See HucMns.)
Hutchinson, ensign Benjamin, 1.
61, 394.
Hutchinson, Charles, 1. 148.
Hutchinson, doctor Samuel, 1.56,
401.
Hutchinson, Solomon, i. 584.
Hutchinson, Thomas, 1. 61. TSee
Huchinson.)
Hutson, Barnard, ii. 340.
Hutson, WUliam, 1. 411. (See
Hudson.)
Hiitten, Christopher, 1. 226; ap-
pointed ensign in Gansevoort's
regiment, ii. 8 ; recommended,
10, 21; mentioned, 35, 49, 53;
lieutenant, 351.
Huyck, Adam, 1. 516.
Huyck, Andries, banished from
Albany, ii. 364.
Huyck, Cornelius A., 1. 646.
Huyck, Jacheln, i. 516.
Huyck, Jacob, i. 516.
Huyck, Jasper, 1. 173.
Huyk, Christian, 1. 516.
Huysraat, Hendrlck, tories sworn
in at the house of, ii. 191, 193.
Huysradt, Adam, 1. 174.
Btyat, Caleb, 1. 136.
Hyatt, Abraham, ]. 73, 269; il. 53,
164; lieut., 35, 37, 50.
Hyatt, Asa, i. 49.
Hyatt, captain Ezekiel, his com-
pany recruited In Westchester
county, 11. 11; mentioned, 16,
30, 350.
Hyatt, captain John, 1. 158, 590.
Hyatt, Nathaniel, 1. 82, 632.
Hyatt, Thomas, i. 291.
Hyatt, Zek, ii. 172.
Hyer, colonel, petition of officers
of his regiment, 1. 152.
Hyer, Jacob, ii. 358.
Hyer, Walter, i. 499.
Hylton, John, petitions for a per-
mit for his ship, 1. 321.
Hylyard, Samuel, 1. 291.
Hylyer, Mrs. 1. 583.
Hymes, Frederick, 1. 37.
Hynes, Thomas, 11. 357.
Hyot, Elven, i, 471.
I.
Ibe, John, tories meet at the
house of, 11. 204 ; evidence of, 205.
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Imlay, John, elected to N. Y.
Prov. Cong., i. 180; requested to
attend the committee of safety,
219.
Impeachments, manner of, 1. S53.
Independence, New York dele-
gates In the continental con-
gress, not authorized to vote
for, i. S20; general salute in
New York for, 422 ; Joseph Bull
declares his opposition to, 428;
one of the delegates to the
continental congress resigns
on account of the declaration
of, 60-5.
Independence, privateer, peti-
tion for a commission for, i. 423.
Inderly, Mighel, i. 26.
Inderly, Peter, 1. 26.
Indian affairs. Sir John Johnson
appointed superintendent of, i.
583; report of the committee on,
644; the British appoint a su-
perintendent of, 645. (See Com-
niissionei'S.)
Indian corn, price of, i. 654.
Indians, of Nesv England adopted
by the Oneidas, i. 102 ; at Scho-
harie, to join the tories, 516; of
Onondaga to be requested to
permit the manufacture of salt
on their lake, 584 ; of Onoghagh-
guago, send delegation to Niag-
ara, 581 , and resolve to remain
neutral, 654; expected to join
the army about to invade New
York, 11. 61; message sent to the
Esopus, 94; speech to Seneca,
195. (See Oneidas ; Onondagas.)
Indien, Ceser, i. 497.
Ingalls, Stephen, i. 81.
Ingersol, Josiah, 1. 72.
Ingersoll, Alpheus, i. 468.
IngersoU, Jonathan, i. 619.
Ingles Joseph, 1., 222.
Inglis, rev. Charles, report on the
letter of, 1. 554 ; some particulars
of, 555; application of, rejected,
556; mentioned, 661.
Inglis, John, sends books to John
McKesson, i. 678.
Inglis, Mrs., returns to her hus-
band, i. 554.
Ingram, John, i. 392.
Inlistments, effect of long and
short, i. 241.
Inman, Elijah, 1. II.
Innes, John, 1. 187.
Inoculation for small-pox forbid-
den, i. 156, 214.
Inslow, Daniel, 1. 327.
In-solvent debtors, proposed or-
dinance for the relief of, i. 480.
Intelligence, report of commit-
tee on obtaining, 1. 467,
Ireland, Amos, arrested, U. 75;
examination of, 76.
Ireland, Daniel, i. 51.
Ireland, Jacob, L 62.
Ireland, John, 1. 53.
Ireland, Joseph, 1. 51.
Ireland, Thomas, i. 52.
Ireland, inquiry whether it be
lawful to ship flax-seed to, 1.
118.
Irish, Benjamin, 1. 73.
Irish, John, i. 73.
Irish, Judiah, i. 73.
Irishmen, without connections
in America not to be enlisted
in the American army, 11. 11.
Iron-works, petition of the pro-
prietors of Stirling, 1. 446, 460.
Irwin, -, enlists in the king's
service, 1. 358.
Irwin, ■William, 1. 439.
Isaacs, Aaron, 1. 55, 400, 401.
Isenlord, John, captain of militia
in Tryon county, 1. 504 ; at Port
Dayton, 520. (See JDismilord.)
Iserel, Robson, i. 386.
Isle aux Nolx, troops at, 1. 633.
Islip, names of associators in, i.
54; non-signers in, 55; names
of heads of families in, 405.
I vers, Mr,, i. 550, 551.
Ivers, Thos., i. 4; captain-lieuten-
ant, 11. 42, 43.
Ives, Abraham, 1. 155
Ives, David, i. 110.
Ivory, Jacobus, ii. 347.
J.
Jabroad, Peter I., ii. 335.
Jack, Arie, i. 33.
JaclL, Cornelius, member of the
committee of Marbietown, ii.
175.
Jack. John, i. 33.
Jacklin, James, i. 6.
Jacklin, Speedwell, i. 6, 263.
Jacks, Thomas, i. 7.
Jackson, .4.bel, i, 11.
Jackson, Abner, i. 74.
Jackson, Alexander, i. 12
Jackson, Benjamin, i. 12.
Jackson, Cornelius, i. 183, 216.
Jackson, David, L 52, 183, 216.
Jackson, lieut. George Hamilton,
i. 108 ; IL 43.
Jackson, Henry, i. 183, 216.
Jackson, Jacob, i. 185, 215.
Jackson, James, i. 29, 159.
Jackson, sergeant Jehiel, exami-
nation of, i. 131.
Jackson, John, Jr., 1. 183.
Jackson, Joseph, 1. 68.
Jackson, Michael, elected to N.
Y. Piov. Congress, L 43; men-
tioned, 86, 108.
Jackson, Obadiah, i. 461.
Jackson, Parmenus, i. 184, 21J5.
Jackson, Patten, 1. 7; lieutenant,
ii. 7, 35, 39, 50, 52.
Jackson, Eichard, 1. 401, 603.
Jackson, Robert, i. 183, 216.
Jackson, Samuel, I. 51, 183, 216,
461, 497.
Jackson, Stephen, 1. 12.
Jackson, TheopMlus, i. 500.
Jackson, Thomas, 1. 78, 184, 185, 215.
Jackson, Townsend, 1. 184, 215.
Jackson, William, an exempt of
Ooshen, 1. 12.
Jackson, William, delegate to
Ulster county convention, i. 21,
24; member of committee of
Hanover, 164; captain of mili-
tia, 255, 264 ; witness to a bond,
420.
Jackson, William, captain in 2d
New York continentals, returns
the number of men he enlisted,
i. 275; in Clinton's regiment,
303; sergeant Harkness of his
company recommended for an
ensigncy, ii. 6; recruiting, 17;
date of his warrant, 31 ; charac-
ter of, 32; transferred to Living-
ston's (4th N. Y. cont.), 35, 50 ;
rank of in 1776, 51, 164 ; serves
on court-martial, 179.
Jacobs, Cornelius, i. 135.
Jacobs, Eleanor, i. 410.
Jacobs, John, 1. 11, 135, 144, 216, 282.
Jacobson, Christopher, i. 274.
Jacockes, William, i. 78.
Jager, Ebenezer, i. 407.
Jager, James, i. 407.
Jager, Jeremiah, i. 407.
Jager, John, i. 407.
Jager, Joseph, i. 408.
Jager, Josiah, 1. 60, 407.
Jager, Nathaniel, i. 407.
Jager, Nathan, Jr., i. 410.
Jager, Samuell, 1. 407,
Jager, Stephen, i. 409.
Jager, William, i. 407. (See Qag-
ger.)
Jaggar, Hezekiah, i. 60.
Jagger, Abraham, i. 50.
Jagger, David, i. 218.
Jagger, Matthew, i. 5S, 414.
Jamaica, L. I., poll-list of the
election at, i. 180; officers of
minute men at, 186 ; mentioned,
253; tories of, 202; return of
militia compan.vo^ 271; Thomas
Wooley petitions to be released
from, the jail of, 319 ; prisoners
sent from, 322 ; examination of
Nathaniel and Caleb Mills at,
447; loyalists encamped at, ii.
128.
James, Benjamin, i. 129, 153, 163,
340, 341.
James, colonel, royal artillery,
i. 229.
James, Paul, a tory, ii. 204.
James, William, ii. 86, 87.
Jane, James, 1. 398.
Jane (Jain), Micajah, i. 46, 57, 386.
(See Jayne.)
Janet, brigantine, sunk opposite
Fort Washington, i. 653.
Janeway, George, i. 4, 129, 163. 311.
Janse, Johannes, i. 189.
Jansen, Cornelius, lieut., i. 106;
U. 30, 36, 41, 42.
Jansen, Cornells, Jr., 1. 31.
Jansen, Cornelius J., lieut. ii. 36,
38.
Jansen, Cornelius T., captain, 11.
34, 36, 49, 51, 351 ; referred to as
lieutenant, 41, 42.
Jansen, David, 1. 248.
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Jansen, DlroJs, i. 6.5, 174, 324 ; ii.
192; chairman of the commit-
tee of Livingston manor, 194 ;
major, evidence of, 200.
Jansen, Henry, 1, 31.
Jansen, Johannis, 1. 24, 31, 177, 218,
431, 439.
Jansen, Johannis J., 1. 31.
Jansen, major, 1. 443, 489.
Jansen, Matthews, i. 31.
Jansen, lieut.-eol. Thomas, 1. 439,
444.
Jansen, capt. Thomas, Jr., i. 24,
121.
Janson, Abraham, 1. 28.
Janson, Benjamin, i. 26.
Janson, C. C, i. 25.
Janson, John, i. 26.
Janson, Joris, 1. 27.
Janson, Matthew C, 1. 25.
Janson, Teunis, i. 25.
January, George, i. 315.
Janyne, Asahel, 1. 66.
Jarret, Azel, 1. 45.
Jarvis, Abraham, Jr., i. 52.
Jarvis, Austin, i. 52.
Jarvis, Eliphalet, i. 51.
Jarvis, Henry, 1. 52.
Jarvis, Ichabod, i. 53.
Jarvis, James, 1st lieut., ii. 40.
Jarvis, Jonathan, i. 50.
Jarvis, Joseph, i. 61.
Jarvis, Moses, i. 52.
Jarvis; Nathaniel, i. 51.
Jarvis, Philip, i. 51.
Jarvis, Robert, 1. 51.
Jarvis, Samuel, 1. 51, 70.
Jarvis, Seth, 1. 52.
Jauncey, James, summoned to
appear before the committee
on conspiracies, 1. 353; some
particulars respecting, 555 ; ap-'
plication of, rejected, 556; sent
to Connecticut and returns to
New York, 671.
Jauncey, James, Jr., i. 340.
Javers, Robert, i. 90.
Jay, Fredericlc, i. 4, 143, 428, 564.
Jay, John, 1. 4, 85, 163, 237 ; Ii. 9, 47,
89; member of the committee
to detect conspiracies, i. 340, 660,
662; goes to Salisbury for can-
non, 426; opposed to Judges ap-
pointing clerlis of courts, 678.
Jayoook, Benjamin, 1. 78.
Jaycock, Francis, i. 78.
Jayn, Stephen, i. 15, 45, 151, 380.
Jayn, Zopher, 1. 151.
Jayne, Benjamin, i. 15, 151.
Jayne, Daniel, 1. 15.
Jayne, Hennerey, 1. 12.
Jayne (Jane), Joseph, Jr., 1. 45, 398.
Jayne, Jotham, 1. 53.
Jayne, Matthias, 1. 380.
Jayne, Nathaniel, 1. 15.
Jayne, Robbart, 1. 44, 63, 380.
Jayne, Robert, Jr., 1. 45.
Jayne, Samuel, i. 45, 63, 380.
Jayne (Jane), William, 1. 45, 47, 63.
Jeanes, Shadrach, i. 57.
Jee, John, 1. 16. (See Gee.)
Jeflfers, Edward, 1. 263.
Jeffers, John, i. 140.
Jeffries, John, 1. 9.
Jenokes, Thomas, 1. 138.
Jenes, David, 1. 136.
Jenings, Hezekiah, 1. 60, 389.
Jenings, John, i. 396.
Jenkins, captain, information
furnished by, 1. 208.
Jenkins, Jadiah, Jr., 1. 73.
Jenkins, Jerry, 1, 290.
Jenkins, John, 1. 72, 616.
Jenkins, Jonathan, 1. 73; deputy
from Westchester county, 455.
Jennings, Bbenezar, i. 49, 60, 389.
Jennings, Elias, 1. 60, 411.
Jennings, Elnathan, 1. 50.
Jennings, James, i. 60, 411.
Jennings, Jonathan, 1. 389.
Jennings, Lemuel, 1. 58, 407.
Jennings, Samuel, 1. 60, 411.
Jennings, Samuel, Jr., i. 411.
Jennings, Silvanus, i. 411.
Jennings, Stephen, i. 411.
Jennings, William, 1. 411.
Jennings, Zebulon, i. 411.
Jersey, John, 1. 9.
Jessup, Isaac, i. 59, 417.
Jessup, John, i. 408.
Jessup, ilr., i. 597.
Jessup, Mrs., 1. 583.
Jessup, Nathaniel, i. 59, 417.
Jessup, Silas, i. 50, 120, 412.
Jesup, Hennery, i. 408.
Jesup, Stephen, i. 59, 408.
Jesup, Thomas, 1. 408, 410.
Jessup, Zeb., i. 60.
Jewel, ensign, ii. 77.
Jewell, Abram O., petition to be
exchanged, granted, ii. 361.
Jewell, Ezekiel, petition to be ex-
changed, granted, Ii. 361.
Jewet, Daniel, 1. 196, 280.
Jewlll, Jacob, 1. 85. (See Juill.)
Jllit, Elisha, 1. 398.
Jillet, Joseph, i. 161.
Jillett, Wm., 1. 184. (See Gillet.)
Jincke, Jacob, 1. 286.
Jinkil, Jacob, i. 7.
Johnes, Jonathan, i. 46.
Johnes, Obadiah, 1. 59 ; 11. 195.
Johnes, Thomas, i. 59. (See Jones.)
Johns, Benjamin, i. 70.
Johnson, , a fifer belonging to
gen. Washington's guards, se-
duced by the tories, i. 345.
Johnson, Aaron, 1. 99.
Johnson, Abraham, i. 19, 34.
Johnson, corp. Abraham, ii. 356.
Johnson, Alexander, i. 16.
Johnson, Ashbel, 1. 204.
Johnson, Barent, 1. 262, 294, 431.
Johnson, captain, of Bradley's
regiment, 1. 589.
Jolinson, Catherine, 1. 289.
Johnson, Comfort, i. 618.
Johnson, Cornelius, 1. 25.
Johnson, Daniel, 1. 34 ; ii. 301.
Johnson, David, money due him,
deposited in the treasury of
New York, ii. 159; mentioned,
339.
Johnson, Derrick, 1. BOO,
Johnson, Ezekiel, 1. 76.
Johnson, Francis, ii. 360.
Johnson, lieut. George, ii. 49; 6th
ensign 3d battalion in 1776, 63.
Johnson, Guy, differences be-
tween Joseph Brant and, 1. 554 ;
going to Canada, 677.
Johnson, Henry, 1. 600.
Johnson, Isaac, i. 228, 229; ii. 340.
Johnson, J., 1. 223.
Johnson, Jacob, 1. 181.
Johnson, Jacques, i. 347.
Jolinson, ensign James, i. 129.
Johnson, James, a prisoner In the
city hall New York, i. 373.
Johnson, James, account of
money due to, i. 538.
Johnson, James, of Washington's
guards, enlists in the king's
service, 1. 358.
Johnson, James, private in 2d
New York continentals, ii. 345.
Johnson, John, associator of
Orange county, 1. 16.
Johnson, John, associator of
Suffolk county, i. 51.
Johnson, John, associator of
Dutchess county, 1. 77.
Johnson (Johnston), capt. John,
date of warrant of, 1. 106; In 1st
N. Y. continentals, 117, 252 ; in
the northern campaign, 214;
recruiting, 301 ; complaint
against, 327 ; of Cortlandt's regi-
ment, resigns, ii. 4, 7 ; Abraham
Ryker succeeds, 5, 34; recom-
mends lieutenant Johnson, 14;
recommended to be retained,
16; character of, 29; rank in
1775, 40, 42, 51 ; in 2d battalion, 45.
Johnson, capt. John, in 5th N. Y.
continentals, ii. 60; serves on
court-martial, 83, 86; signs peti-
tion complaining of the depre-
ciation of the currency, 351.
Johnson, ensign John, 11. 39, 48.
Johnson, John, lieutenant in
Lasher's, i. 143, 153; ii. 27; volun-
teers in the continental service,
i. 224; lieutenant In the 1st con-
tinentals, 302 ; recommended
for captain ofmarines, ii. 4, 7, 14;
resigns, 7, 34 ; certificate of char-
acter of, 20; sickly, 30; recom-
mended for a commission, 47;
rank in 1776, 51.
Johnson, John, lieutenant of Al-
bany county militia, i. 176.
Johnson, John, private in 1st
N. Y. continentals, 11. 358.
Johnson, John, private in Elka-
nah Day's company, i. 458.
Johnson, Jolin, supported by col.
Butler at a Seneca village, i. 581.
Johnson, sir John, encourages the
tories of Jolmstown, i. 190 ; said
to furnish copies of papers for
administering oatlis to people,
208; letter of, to James Gray,
211; bribes Indians to cut off
Cherry Valley, 376 ; forces under
the command of, 520 ; expected
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in Tryon county at the head of
the enemy, 525 ; expected down
the Mohawk river, 528 ; at New
York, 671; 11. 127; going to
Canada, i. 673, 675, 677 ; about to
repair to Oswego with a large
body of Indians, 11. 196 ; requests
that a regiment of loyalists be
raised in Albany county, 198.
Johnson, Jonathan, 1. 38, 78.
Johnson, Joseph, an Indian
preacher, petition of, 1. 102, 125.
Johnson, Joseph, exchanged, 11.
364.
Johnson, Joslah, 1. 98.
Johnson, Kachyaho, i. 519.
Johnson, lady, pass for, 1. 551;
character of, 556 ; recommended
to be sent to New England, 557 ;
torles resort to, 617; in New
York, 671 ; a son of Cadwallader
Golden said to have conducted
her there, 674 ; her husband en-
deavors to have her brought to
New York, ii. 127.
Johnson, lieutenant of artillery,
1. 221.
Johnson, lieutenant, of Grant's
loyalist company, li. 119.
Johnson, Mrs. M., applies for per-
mission to go to New York, 1.
591.
Johnson, lieutenant Martin, i.
117 ; ii. 42, 43.
Johnson, Mike, 1. 99.
Johnson, Paul, i. 76.
Johnson, Peter, i. 34, 82.
Johnson, Prince, 11. 354.
Johnson, Reuben, i. 51.
Johnson, Bichard, 1. 144.
Johnson, Robert, 1. 7, 70, 106, 290.
Johnson, captain Robert, ii. 37, 41.
Johnson, Samuel, associator of
Ulster county, 1. 37, 38.
Johnson, Samuel, associator of
Dutchess county, 1. 69.
Johnson, Samuel, elected captain
of a N. Y. city company, i. 129 ;
in col. Remsen's regiment, 163 ;
Marmaduke Foster, lieutenant
in company of, 535.
Johnson, Samuel, of Jamaica, 1.
183, 216.
Tohnson, Samuel, non-commis-
sioned officer in Lasher's regi-
ment, 1. 225 ; lieutenant, 499.
Johnson, Samuel, private in cap-
tain Swartwout's company, 1.
284.
Johnson, Seth, ii. 142.
Johnson, Solomon, i. 227.
Johnson, Stephen, i. 73.
Johnson, Thomas, i, 35.
Johnson, Timothy, i. 618.
Johnson, ■William, 1. 34, 51, 52, 99,
183, 216, 226, 500.
Johnson, sir William, 1. 538.
Johnson, William (an Indian),
at Canajohaiy, Insolence of, i.
190.
Johnson hall, captain Cox sta-
tioned at, 11. 16.
Johnston, Abrahani^l. 10, 11.
Johnston, Archabell, 1. 79.
Johnston, Aurther, 1. 9.
Johnston, captain Charles, i. 424.
Johnston, David, 1. 4, 239.
Johnston, DlUington, 1. 230.
Johnston, George, i. 8.
Johnston, Gilbert, 1. 10.
Johnston, Guysbert, 1. 10.
Johnston, James, 11. 347.
Johnston, Johannis, i. 10.
Johnston, John, i. 8, 10, 16. (See
Johnson.)
Johnston, John G., 1. 10.
Johnston, Joseph, i. 8.
Johnston, Leverance, i. 10.
Johnston, captain Robert, 11. 31,
43,44.
Johnston, William, i. 25.
Johnstown, activity of the tories
of, 1. 190; recruiting officer at,
503; oapt. Winn imprisoned at,
595.
Jones, Aaron, i. 204.
Jones, Abraham, i. 274 ; ordered
to be apprehended, 467.
Jones, Benjamin, 1. 8, 45, 63, 204,
302.
Jones, ensign Benjamin, ii. 30.
Jones, Cave, i. 287.
Jones, Cornelius, 1. 204.
Jones, Daniel, 1. 15, 44, 46, 57, 884.
Jones, David, 1. 13, 175, 485.
Jones, Ebenezer, 1. 45, 63, 76, 380.
Jones, Edward, Orange county,
1.7.
Jones, corporal Edward, petition
of, i. 203.
Jones, Edward, of Salem, joins
the ministerial army, i. 547.
Jones, Edward, of Southampton,
Jones, Eliakim, i. 5'
329; charges against, 330.
Jones, Elisha, i. 55, 401.
Jones, Ephralm, Jr., i. 69.
Jones, Ezek'iel, i. 56, 403.
Jones, Gilbert, i. 461; pass to, 11.
55.
Jones, Griffin, IL 353.
Jones, Henry, 1. 28.
Jones, Isaac, 1. 57.
Jones, Jacob, i. 8, 9, 284; 11. 345.
Jones, James, i. 30 ; 11. 356.
Jones, James, joins the British,
11. 113.
Jones, Jeremiah, 1. 56; letter of,
to the N. Y. convention, 619.
Jones, John, associator of Dutch-
ess county, i, 75.
Jones, John, adjutant of the
Charlotte county militia, 1. 148.
Jones, John, merchant in New
York, i. 255, 288.
Jones, John, private In Swart-
wout's regiment, 1. 271.
Jones, John, of Brookhaven, 1.
384.
Jones, John, of Queens co., i. 401.
Jones, Dr. John, i. 116 ; certifies to
the infirmities of captain Nord-
berg, 206 ; certifies to the quali-
fications of Dr. Benjamin Cur-
tis, 2.54, and of surgeon Antho-
ny, 284; also of Dr. Halsey, 423;
mentioned, 11. 149.
Jones, Jonathan, 1. 46, 48, 57, 384.
Jones, Joseph, 1. 9, 57; ii. 353.
Jones, Joseph, Jr., 1. 8.
Jones, Levi, 1. 80.
Jones, Mr., ii. 131.
Jones, Obadiah, 1. 410 ; chairman
of refugees of Suffolk county,
N. Y., 11. 68.
Jones, Paul, i. 60, 120.
Jones, Peter, 1. 183, 215.
Jones, Richard, i. 10.
Jones, Dr. Ruben, 1. 6, 155; ii. 138;
delegate to the convention at
Dorset, 139.
Jones, Samuel, i. 60, 85, 144, 282,
410.
Jones, Stephen, 1. 45, 63, 381.
Jones, Thomas, merchant of New
York, i. 255.
Jones, Thomas, of Suffolk co., i.
55,407.
Jones, Thomas, notary at Eden-
ton (N. C), i. 297.
Jones, judge Thomas, a tory, i.
202, 341; summoned before the
committee on conspiracies, 353 ;
writes to William Sutton, 428 ;
sent to Connecticut and returns
to New York, 671.
Jones, Thomas, in Lamb's artil-
lery, 11. 337.
Jones, Vincent, i. 45, 63.
Jones, William, 1. 80, 79, 409, 461.
Jones' hill, N. Y., the British to
land at, i. 372.
Jorsay, Peter, i. 10.
Joseph, sloop, bill of lading of;
" bound for Georgia, i. 210; dis-
patched with provisions to
Georgia and captured, 296 ; par-
ticulars of her capture, 297.
Josephsen, Manuel, i. 260.
Journey, John, elected delegate
to N. Y. Prov. Congress, 1. 42 ;
mentioned, 86,
Judges, to hold office during good
behavior, 1. 553 ; to retire at six-
ty-flve years of age, ibid. ; to sit
in the senate, ibid. ; Mr. Jay op-
posed to clerks of courts being
appointed by, 679.
Judson, Samuel, i. 70.
Juill, William, i. 85.
Jume, Zebulon, i. 500.
June, David, i. 16.
June, Nathan, 1. 16, 439.
June, Thomas, 1. 618.
June, Zabud, 1. 16.
Jupiter, Silas, ii. 34,5.
Jurdin, James, 1. 14, 17.
Kadegal, Abraham, i. 26.
Kain (Kean), Barney, a loyalist
lieutenant, i. 664; ii. 119; des-
cription of, 120.
Kain, John, receives one of gen.
Howe's protections, 1. 664, 665.
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Kaine, John, elected to N. Y.
Prov. Cong., i. 190.
Kakeat, gen. Clinton's troops to
rendezvous at, i. 550.
Kallen, John, 1. 31.
Kant, James, 1. 187.
Karthan, Daniel, i. 230.
Kasselman, capt. John, muster
roll of Ills company of rangers,
li. 361.
Kasselman, John, Jr., 11. 361.
Kathan, Daniel, i. 204.
Katter, Alexander, 1. 26.
Kayaderosseras, tories met at the
falls of, 11. 202.
Kayser, John, i. 124.
Kayser, John, i. 125. (See Keyser.)
Kealy, James, li. 346.
Kearl, John, deposition of, 1. 357.
Keator, Abraham, 1. 34.
Keator, Benjamin, i. 34.
Keator, Cornelius, i. 34.
Keator, Frederick, i. 34.
Keator, Gideon, i. 34.
Keator, Jacob J., i. 34.
Keator, Jacob F., 11. 169.
Keator, Johannis, 1. 33, 35, 226.
Keator, Johannis F., 1. 34.
Keator, John, 1. 34, 35, 226.
Keator, Matthew, 1. 34.
Keator, Melgert, i. 34.
Keator, Nicholas, 1. 35.
Keator, Petrus, i. 35.
Keator, Samuel, i. 34.
Keator, Thomas, 1. 34.
Keator, Wilhelmus, i. 34, 226.
Kedrey, Peter, i. 82.
Keech, William, 1. 37.
Keef, Arthur, 11. 359.
Keef, Richard, confined for bay-
ing a gun, 1. 485.
Keeler, Ezra, i. 5.
Keeler, Job, joins the ministerial
army, 1. 546.
Keelman, Henry, ii. 361.
Keene, Jonathan, 1. 392.
Keetham, James, i. 151.
Keetham, John, i. 151.
Keeve, Selah, i. 64.
Keflr, Yerre, i. 74.
Kelcy, Jonathan, i. 51.
Keloy, Nathaniel, 1. 53.
Kelcy, Piatt, 1. 51.
Kelder, William, escapes from
tories, 11. 114.
Keleey, Stephen, 1. 231.
Kelley, Aaron, 1. 177.
Kelley, captain, allowed to go to
England, i. 206.
Kelley, Heth, 1, 70.
Kelley, Isaac, 1. 500.
Kelley, Moses, 1. 469.
Kellogg, William, 1. 98.
Kellsy, Simeon, 1. 70.
Kellum, Ebenezer, i. 51.
Kellum, Obadiah, 1. 52.
Kellum, Obid, 1. 52.
Kellum, Phillip, 1. 52.
Kellum, Kobert, 1. 52.
Kelly, Carpenter, i. 7.
Kelly, David, i. 51.
Kelly, James, 1. 7, 78.
Kelly, John, 1. 14, 73.
Kelly, John, a tory land-jobber,
1. 677.
Kelly, Michael, 1. 15, 240.
Kelly, Patrick, 11. 340; corporal,
348.
Kelly, Richard, 1. 204.
Kelly, Robert, 1. 51.
Kelly, Stephen, 1. 50.
Kelly, Thomas, i. 7.
Kelly, William, i. 73, 77.
Kelly, sergeant Zephenlan, ii. 78.
Kely, Zephaniah, i. 12. (See
Kelley.)
Kelsh, John, ii. 356.
Keltou, Thomas, 11. 340.
Ke.mmeke, Henry, 1. 80.
Kemmena, Engelbart, surgeon, 1.
109, 262.
Kemp, John Tabor, i. 340.
Kempe, William, i. 8.
Kemper, Jacob, i. 147.
Kendall, capt. John, in confine-
ment, 1. 131; his father-in-law
oflTers to go security for him, 132 ;
a tory, ordered to attend Prov.
Cong., 202; to be arrested, 341.
Kendle, David, 1. 11.
Kenifln, Jacob, i. 7.
Kennedee, John, 1. 251.
Kennedy, Archibald, 1. 538
Kennedy, Dennis, petition of, 11.
171.
Kenedy, Charles, 1. 238.
Kenny, John, 1. 58, 414.
Kent, Amos, ii. 142.
Kent, Cephas, i. 65, 113.
Kent, Elisha, 11. 142.
Kent, Jacob, i. 29 ; colonel, 11. 140,
142; affidavit of, 144.
Kenyon, Benjamin, 1. 82.
Kepple, William, 1. 538.
Kerby, Daniel, i. 185.
Kernaghan, John, 1. 18.
Kerscaden, Robert, 1. 18.
Kerscaden, William, 1. 18.
Kerse, captain, assistant quarter-
master. 11. 163.
Kerse, William E., i. 7.
Kerson, Johannis, i. 27.
Kerson, Samuel, I. 26.
Kertan, ensign Peter, 11. 31.
Keselar, Harmanus, 1. 9.
Kesler, Tunis, 1. 18.
Ketcham (Cetoham), Abijah, i.
52, 82.
Ketcham, Abraham, 1. 13.
Ketcham, Alexander, 1. 52.
Ketcham, Benjamin, 1. 13.
Ketcham, Caleb, i. 52.
Ketcham, Daivlel, i. 50.
Ketcham, David, i. 53.
Ketham, Ezelcie), i. 52.
Ketcham, Hezekian, 1. 69.
Ketcham, Hoel, ii. 77.
Ketcliam, Isaac, as.sociator of
Suflblk county, 1. 50, 51,. 52.
Ketcham, Isaac, accused of coun-
terfeiting, 1. 295 ; petitions to be
released from prison, 825 ; gives
evidence whereon Thomas
Hlcky was hanged for high
treason, ibid. ; in prison, 373;
acts as a spy, and petitions to
be released, 375; enlists In cap-
tain Titus' company, ii. 365.
Ketcham, Isaac Carll, 1. 51.
Ketcham, Israel, 1. 51, 53.
Ketcham, Jacob, i. 51.
Ketcham, Jesse, 1. 52.
Ketcham. John, 1. 5, 51.
Ketcham, Philip, i. 51, 52 ; il. 77, 78
Ketcham, Reuben, 1. 52.
Ketcham, Timothy, 1. 50.
Ketcham, Solomon, i. 50.
Ketcham, Stephen, 1. 50.
Ketcham, Zebulon, 1. 50, 209.
Ketcham, Zophaf, 1. 51.
Ketchem, lleut. Alexander, 11. 43,
78.
Ketchem, Samuel, i. 13, 51, 141, 176,
398 ; ii. 77, 78.
Ketchum, Joel, 1. 76.
Ketchum, Joseph, i. 13, 52, 69, 164.
Ketchum, Joshua, 1. 51, 52 ; ii. 337.
Ketchum, Nathaniel, 1. 50, 53, 251.
Ketchen, Stephen, information
furnished by, 1. 526.
Keteltas, , 1. 255.
Keteltas, Abraham, i. 181.
Keteltas, Wynandt, i. 153, 255, 257.
Ketteltas, Peter, i. 143, 153.
Kettletas, Viner, i. 129.
Kettletas, parson, i. 346.
Ketter, ensign Nicholas, 11. 44, 45.
Ketter, Petrus J., 1. 33.
Kettyman, John, i. 72.
Keyser, Anderles, i. 226 ; goes over
to the British, ii. 114; court-
martialed, 121 ; sentenced to be
hanged, 125; petitions for par-
don, 165.
Keyser (Ceyser), Cornelius, i. 35,
227.
Keyser, John, Jr., i. 108; lieuten-
ant, ii. 43.
Keyser, Michael, 1. 290.
Keyzer, Frederick, 1. 226 ; joins a
party of tories, ii. 114.
Keyzer, Joseph, 1. 35, 227. (See
Kyser,)
Kiahl, Frederick, 11. 91.
Kibble, Stephen, 1. 260.
Kichim, Samuel, i. 84.
Kid, Alexander, i. 663; one of
gen. Howe's protections sent to,
664; applies for the release of
Malcolm Morrison, 667.
Kidder, Oliver, 1. 99.
Kidney, Jacobus, 1. 78.
Kidney, Johannes, i. 78.
Kidney Mindart, i. 78.
Kidney, Robert, 1. 78.
Kief, Arthur. 1. 283.
Klers, captain, Durgee's Con-
necticut regiment, 1. 589.
Kiers, Edward William, i. 225, 443_
Kierstead, Hans, 1. 81.
Klersteade, Luke, 1. 30, 270.
Kiersteade, Wilhelmus, 1. 30. (See
Kriersteade.)
Klersted, James, 1. 500.
Klevcr, Baltus, i. 31.
Kiever, Lowrence, 1. 30.
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Klever, William, 1. 31.
Kiezer, Andrew, reported absent
6'om his regiment, ii. 353. (See
Keyzer.)
Kilgrove, Henry, i. 299; petitions
to be released from prison, 314.
Killer, Nicholas, li. 357.
Killicli, Oliver, i. 289.
KlUingsworth, whigs of Suffolk
county move to, 11. 68.
Killmore, Simon, 1. 75.
Kilman, John, ii. 141.
Kilney, Jonas, i. 77.
Kilsey, Nathaniel, 1. 28.
Kimbal, Asa, 1. 25.
Kimbell, John, i. 11.
Kimmer, John, i. 11.
Kincaid, William, il. 319.
Kinderhook, delegates from, i. 65 ;
militia officers of, 172 ; inhabit-
ants of, said to be tories, 527;
advice to |the tories of, 528|;
most of the inhabitants of, dis-
affected, 683; proceedings at an
election for [members of a
committee at, 609 ; seventeen of
the inhabitants of, committed
to prison, 610; notice for an
■election of deputies at, 611, 613,
614; petition of John Cooper
respecting his land in, 652;
mentioned, ii. 65; names of per-
sons who refuse to take the
oath of allegiance In, 333.
King, Abraham, 1. 63,396; ferry-
man at Cortland manor, peti-
tion of, 464.
King, Alexander, i. 50, 416.
King, Anthony, i. 315.
King, Arrie, 1. 263 ; deposition of
against John Cummings, 676.
King, Asa, 1. 49, 391.
King, Benjamin, i. 49, 391, 416; ii.
195.
King, captain, i. 61.
King, Daniel, i. 56, 404.
King, Ebenezer, i. 79.
King, Ephralm, 1. 49, 392; ii. 195.
King, Ephraim J., ii. 195.
King, George, Imprisoned, I. 467.
King, Gideon, i. 106; 11. 36; lieut.,
40, 43.
King, lieut. Gilbert, li. 48.
King, Jacob, i. 263; applies for
payment of a chest of armorer's
tools, 619.
King, J'ames, 1. 390.
King, Jeremiah, 1. 49, 390; ii. 195.
King, Joel, 1. 49.
King, John, 1. 5, 49, 56, 57, 129, 259,
262, 291, 379, 391, 449; ii. 195.
King, Jonathan, i. 49, 57, 390.
King, Joseph, i. 49, 390.
King, Lenus, 1. 340.
King, Nathaniel, 1. 49, 391; 11.
195.
King, Peter, 1. SO, 412.
King, Richard, 1. 56, 404; exami-
nation of, 11. 480.
King, Samuel, 1. 25, 50, 75, 76, 90,
119,416; 11.148.
King, Walter, i. 263.
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King, William, 1. 14, 40, 76, 390.
King,'zebulon, 1.391.
Kingon, Thomas, 1. 7.
King's bridge, the British propose
to erect strong works at, 1. 372 ;
col. Drake to leave a guard at,
234 ; gen. Clinton at, 475 ; troops
at, to be re-enforced, 479 ; expedi-
tion to, of very great impor-
tance, 585; the enemy commit
ravages from, 641; number of
troops stationed at, 670 ; captain
Alexander Grant's company
stationed at, 673; number of
British recruits at, ii. 93; fort
Independence erected on gen.
Montgomery's farm, near, 365,
366.
Kingsbury, militia officers of, 1.
148; tories of, armed, 149.
Kings county, election of dele-
gates to the Provincial Congress
from, i. 41, 89 ; names of persons
authorized to recruit in, 107;
light -horse, officers of, 147;
militia officers in, 281, 294 ; great
number of tories in, 338; sus-
pected persons in, 341 ; petition
of militia officers of, 431 ; roll of
troop of light-horse of, 451;
amount paid for bounty for, 483.
Kings district, delegates from, i.
65; militia officers of, 176; lead
naine in the, 203 ; committee of,
324 ; spirit of disaffection in, 515 ;
movements of tories in, 526, 527 ;
tories propose to join the enemy
from, 530 ; petition of the com-
mittee-of, 583.
Kingsland, officers of the militia
of, i. 12-5, 149.
Kingston, delegates from, 1. 21;
committee of, 28, 189, 218 ; names
of associators In, 29; non-sign-
ers In, 33; militia officers of,
177, 178; British prisoners sent
to, 337; New York convention
meets at, 636 ; petition of pris-
oners in Jail at, 637 ; report on
clearing the Jail of, U. 61 ; list of
prisoners in the jail of, 63; peti-
tion of committee of, 80; no
barracks at, 81 ; John Dumont,
chairman of the committee of
safety of, 96 ; disbursements on
account of prisoners of war at,
129; census of, 363.
Kingston (Jam.), flour loaded at
New York for, i. 128.
Klngstreet, mUitia officers of, 1.
225.
Kinif, John, i. 84.
Kinne, Digmus, 1. 74.
Kinne, Ebenezer, i. 76.
Kinne, Elijah, 1. 76. ^-
Kinne, Jesse, i. 75.
Kinne, Stephen, 1. 76.
Kinner, James, i. 12.
Kinner, Jerimiah, 1. 47.
liinner, John, i. 12.
Kinner, William, 1. 12, 47.
Kinnioutt, Luther, i. 473.
Kinsey, John, ii. 340.
Kinyon, William, ii. 345.
Kip, Abraham, 1. 72, 81.
Kip, Abraham T., i. 132.
Kip, Arent, 1. 72.
Kip, Beuony, i. 77.
Kip, Garret, 1. 225.
Kip, Henry, 1. 77.
Kip, Ignas, 1. 176.
Kip, Isaac, 1. 81.
Kip, Jacob, 1. 71, 81, 133, 142.
Kip, Jacobus, Jr., 1. 72.
Kip, Jacob A., 1. 81,
Kip, Jacob J., 1. 72, 81.
Kip, James, i. 815.
Kip, John, 1. 72.
Kip, John B., i. 72.
Kipp, John H., 1. 129.
Kip, Matthew, i. 77.
Kip, Peter, i. 72; ii. 337.
Kip, Rulif J.,1. 82.
Kip, Thomas, i. 185.
Kirby, Thomas, ii. 358.
Kirk, George, ii. 358.
Klselar, Paul, i. 7.
Kiselar, Peter, i. 7, 9.
Kiselar, Powlas, i. 9.
Kiselor, Philip, 1. 9.
Kipping, William, a tory, i. 432.
Kirbaker, John, i. 290.
Kirby, Daniel, 1. 217.
Kirby, John, 1. 289.
Kiselbargh, Jacob, i. 72.
Kissam, Benjamin, 1. 86, 185;
elected to N. Y. Provincial
Congress, 180.
Kissam, Daniel, 1. 90, 183, 202, 2-35,
240; charges produced against,
258; ordered arrested, 341.
Kissam, Daniel W., i. 181, 258.
Kissam, John, i. 185, 218.
Kissam, Joseph, 1. 185, 210.
Kissam, Peter, 1. 129.
Kissick, John, 1. 290.
Kitcham, Joseph, U. 347, (See
Ketcham.)
Kitredge, Nathaniel, 1. 458.
Kittle, Benjamin, i. 283.
Kittle, Hendrick, i. 26.
Kittle, Jeremiah, i. 26.
Kittle, John, i. 26.
Kittle, Nicholas, Jr., 1. 172.
Kizer, Henry, i. 283.
Klaarwater, Abraham, i. 27, 34,
Klaarwater, Daniel, 1. 35.
Klaarwater, Frederick, i. 85.
Klaarwater, Isaac, i. 35.
Klaarwater, Jacob, i. 35.
Klaarwater, Jeremiah, i. 80.
Klaarwater, Joseph, i, 34.
Klaerwater, Martinus, 1. 26.
Klaur water, Thomas, 1. 34. (See
Clarwaier.)
Klaws, Burger, i. 172.
Klaws, Johannis, i. 172.
Klein, Johannes, i. 81.
Klock, col. Jacob, 1. 120, 124, 129 ;
commands the 2d regiment of
Tryon militia, ii. 885, 361.
Klock, Jacob J., i. 120, 124, 129;
recommended for an ensigucy,
ii. 23; ensign, 48, 53, 358.
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Klum, Henry, Jr., i. 81.
Klum, Johannes, i. 81, 132.
Klum, "William, 1. SO. (See Clum.)
Klyn, Hendrick, i. 82.
Klyne, Conradt, 1. 174.
Klyne, Jacob, 1. 32.
Klyne, Peter, i. VO. (See Cline.)
Knaest, Cornalis, i. 268.
Knap, Abel, i. 7.
Knap, Benjamin, 1. 8, 18.
Knap, Jabts, i. 11.
Knap, James, 1. 11.
Knap, John, i. 10.
Knap, Joseph, 1. 6, 10.
Knap, Mary, i. 456, 457.
Knap, Moses, 1. 19 ; petitions to
be released from prison, aW, 658 ;
takes oath of allegiance and is
discharged from prison, 672; a
prisoner, ii. 62, 63.
Knap, Nethaniel, i. 11.
Knap, Peter, i. 79.
Knap, Reuben, i. 172, 246.
Knap, Samuel, 1. 8, 85; found
guilty of treason, and recom-
mended to mercy, 637 ; petitions
for pardon, 658; John Logan's
note to, ii. 196.
Knap, William, i. 12, 75.
Knap, Zadock, 1. 70.
Knapp, Aaron, 1. 275.
Knapp, Abraham, i. 159.
Knapp, Isaac, ii. 352.
Knapp, Jerod, 1. 7.
Knapp, Jobail, i. 7.
Knapp, Thomas, i. 79.
Knickerbacker, Benjamin, 1. 67 ;
ii. 193.
JCnickerbacker, Harmon J., i. 80,
478; recommended as a good
officer, ii. 28.
Knickerbacker, James, 1. 74.
Knickerbacker, John, i. 67, 176.
Knickerbacker, Lawrence, i. 74.
Knickerbocker, Peter, 1. 74.
Knickerboecer, Ruleff Kar, 1. 152.
Kniffin, Daniel, i. 19.
Knight, Jonathan, 1. 204, 230.
Knight, Robert, i. 50.
Knight, Samuel, 1. 13, 204.
Kniphausen, general, stationed
at Fort Washington, i. 670.
Knott, James, ii. 192.
Knowlton, Daniel, i. 28.
Knowlton, John, i. 28, 137.
Knowlton, Luke, 11. 148.
Knox, col. Henry, i. 212, 302 ; gen-
eral, ii. 89.
Knox, Jane, a tory, 1. 556, 557.
Knox, Timotliy, ii. 142.
Koens, Philip, 1. S3.
KoU, Abraham, i. 7.
KoUock, lieut. Shepard, ii. 338.
Komodanga, Lodowick, 1. 290.
Konlen, Jacob, 11. 192.
Konstable, John, 11. 169.
Konstopel, Garredt, 1. 36.
Konstopel, Hendrick, 1. 36.
Kontraman, Andries, 1. 35.
Kontraman, Ellas, 1. 35.
Kontraman, Frederick, 1.35.
Krontaman, Matthewls, 1. 35.
Kool, Simon, 1. 81.
Koone, Nicholas, 1. 73.
Koontz, Adam, 11. 358.
Korby, William, 1. 290.
Kortrecht, Moses, i. 6.
Kortreght, Abraham, i. 27.
Kortreght, Benjamin, 1. 26; 11.
186.
Kortreght, Daniel, 1. 6.
Kortreght, Jacobus, 1. 27.
Kortreght, Louwerens, i. 27.
Kortreght, Matthew, 1. 27.
Kortrlght, Mr., 1. 422.
Kortwright, Lawrence, with the
British in New York, 1. 671.
Kortz, John, petitions for leave
to go and see his family, ii. 184.
Kortz, John, Jr., i. 65; banished,
ii. 364.
Kranchite, Francis, 1. 83.
Kranohite, Jacob, i. 83.
Kranket, George, 1. 136, (See
Kronkhyie,)
Kresser, Marts, 1. 74.
Kretzer, Leonard, ii. 361.
Kriersteade, Christoffel, 1. 30.
Krine, Peter, a tory, ii. 193.
Krister, John, i. 74.
Kroce, Johannis, i. 30.
Krom, Abraham, i. 36.
Krom, Benjamin, i. 33, 34.
Krom, Cornelius, i. 34, 36.
Krom, Dirok, 1. ,35; 11. 169.
Krom, Guysbert, 1. 26, 34.
Krom, Hendrich B., 1. 35.
Krom, Hendrich G., 1. .B4.
Krom, Hendrich W., 1. 35.
Krom, Jacob, 1. 36, 193; enlists
with the British, ii. 86.
Krom, John (Johs.), 1. 26, 34, 268.
Krom, John G., 1. 34.
Krom, John J., 1. 34.
Krom, Joh. S., i. 34.
Krom, Joseph, 1. 27.
Krom, Petrus, i. 34.
Krom, Solomon, i. 27.
Krom, Solomon, Jr., 1. 26.
Krom, William, i. 34, 268.
Krom, William H., 1. 34. (See
Krum.)
Kronck, Abraham, 11. 87.
Kronkhyte, James, 1. 158. (See
Kranchite.)
Krook, Coeuradt, i. 30.
Krook, Martha, i. 30.
Krum, Hermanns, a tory, 11; 85.
Krum, Martin, 1. 173. (See
Krom,)
Kue, Conrad, 11. 192.
Kue, Samuel, surgeon, Ii. 192.
Kulen, Joseph, 1. 387.
Kumph, Nathaniel, i. 28.
Kuningham. (See Cuningham.)
Kuyltendal, Petrus, 1. 6.
Kuykendall, Solomon, Jr., 1. 6.
Kyser, Abram, 1. 35.
Kyser, Ephraim, 1. 35.
Kyser, Hendrick, 1. 85.
Kyser, Jacob, 1. 85, 136.
Kyser, Nicholas. (See Keyser;
Kizer.)
Kyte, Thomas, 1. 25.
JL..
Laane, Tise, 1. 461.
Labach, Henry, a prisoner at
Hacklnsack, 1. 498.
Labagh, Isaac, a New York fire-
man, 1. 815.
Laboyvaux, John, 1. 317.
Lackey, sergeant Hugh, ii. 358.
Lackwoert, , 11. 90.
La Doux, Abraham, 1. 140, 141.
La Doux (Ludeux), Nathaniel,
refuses signing the association,
1. 84, 141.
La Doux, Oliver, 1. 84, 141.
La Doux, William, 1. 141.
Ladow, Ambross, Ii. 339.
Lafaver, Coenradt, I. 36
Lafaver, Jacob, i. 36.
Lafaver, Simon, 1. 35.
Lafever, Matthew, i. 178.
Lafoy, Arrietta, 1. 287, 289.
Lagrange, Jacob, 1. 171.
Lagrange, Jlllis, 1. 246.
Lahy, Morgan, i. 437.
Laight, Edward, i. 118, 260, S77.
Lalght, William, 1. 118.
Lain, Jacob, 1. 73.
Lain, Johannes, i. 73.
Laine, Joseph, i. 84.
Lake, Crapo, 1. 82.
Lake, Elijah, 1. 74.
Lake, Ephram, i. 175,
Lake, Thomas, 1. 25.
Lake Ohamplain, British vessel
on, 1. 191; American vessels on,
286 ; enemy's fleet frozen up in,
595; number of British vessels
on, 634.
Lake Erie, a British vessel on,
1. 191.
Lake George, John Sparding
ferry-master at, i. 91 ; scows or-
dered to be built on, 96 ; quantity
offlour at, 514.
Lake Huron, a British vessel on,
1. 191.
Lake Onondaga, Peter Sim sent
to manufacture salt from the
waters of, 1. 584.
Lake Ontario, a British vessel
on, 1. 191.
Lake Otsego, company of rangers
ordered to, 1. 596.
Lakes, four vessels kept on the,
i. 191.
Lam, Eunice, i. 403.
Lamasuy, James, i. 251, 287, 288.
Lamater, Abraham, 1. 228. (See
Delamater; Lametier.)
Lamb, Abraham, i. 158.
Lamb, Alexander, 1. 316.
Lamb, David, i, 70.
Lamb, Isaac, i. 68, 70.
Lamb, James, 1. 10.
Lamb, John, 1. 74, 250; captain,
reported to have lost his left
eye, 286; Andrew Moodie lieu-
tenant in the company of,
440; 11. 36, 42, 43; return of
ofHcers and men In the regi-
ment of, 837 ; mentioned, 300.
Lamb, Mr., 1. 267.
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Lamb, Thiel, 1. 70.
Lamberson, Bernardus, 1. 271.
Lamberson, Cornelius, I. 271.
Lamberson, David, 1. 182, 187.
Lamberson, John, 1. 216.
Lamberson, Josepli, 1. 421.
Lambert, David, 11. 317.
Lambertsou, Jacob, i. 183, 209, 216,
373.
Lambertson, John, i. 182.
Lambertson, Matthias, i. 182.
Lambertson, Nicholas, i. 182, 271.
Lambertson, Simon, i. 182, 216, 275 ;
11. 346.
Lambertson, "Wartos, 1. 187.
Lame, James, i. 8.
Lametter, Jacob D., i. 35. (See
DelaTnaZer.)
Lammereaux, Tliomas, 1. 16, 257.
Lamon, Juery, i. 81.
Lament, George, i. 71.
Lamontaine, Catharine D., i. 287.
Lamontaine, Mary De, i. 287.
Lammorex, Isaac, 1. 15.
Lamoreux, John, i. 15.
Lamoureux, Joseph, 1. 15.
Lamoureux, Luke, i. 14.
Lamoureux, Peter, i. 14, 15.
Lampfield, Abijah, ii. 142.
Lamp oil, exported from New
York, j. 128.
Lampman, Michael, i. 176.
Lamson, John, i. 17.
Lance, Jacobas, ii. 77.
Lancester, David, 1. 439.
Lanckstar, Joshua, i. 15.
Land, large grants of, promised
to the supporters of the govern-
ment, i.l; purchases of Indian,
made by the authority of the
governor and council of New
York, 645; one hundred acres
of, offered to soldiers who enlist
in the American army, ii. 11,
Landen, Hugh, 1. 72.
Landing, John, ii. 97, 98. (See
Landon.)
Landon, Jared, i. 60.
Landon, Jonathan, elected to
Provincial Congress, i. 67; as-
sociator, 86 ; major of militia,
140 ; reports on lead mines,
279; testifies to John McDon-
ald's report on lead mines, 323,
424 ; deputy from Dutchess
county, 585; mentioned, 11. 100,
105, 109; letter of Ezra Thomp-
son to, 106.
Landon, Mr., i. 624.
Landon, Richard, i. 272.
Landon, Samuel, i. 49, 60, 393.
Landon, William, i. 60, 315, 393.
(See Langdon.)
Lane, Abraham, i. 28.
Lane, Alexander, i. 33.
Lane, captain,^ deserters from
company of, i. 468.
Lane, Doxse, i. 57, 497.
Lane, George, i. 28.
Lane, Jacob, 1. 468.
Lane, Jeremiah, i. 116.
Lane, John, i. 294.
Lane, Jonathan, i. 29.
Lane, Joseph, i. 29, 57, 141, 497.
Lane, Tice, i. 183.
Lane, Timothy, 1. 47, 48, 387.
Lane, "William, i. 37.
Lang, Leteshe, deposition of,
against Malcom Morrison, i.
666.
Lang, Robert, taken prisoner,, 1.
668.
Langdon, Archibald, i. 184, 216.
Langdon, James, 1. 182, 183, 184.
Langdon, John, i. 106, 141; one
of the committee to protect
Westchester county, 559; lieu-
tenant, ii. 43.
Langdon, John T., i. 84.
Langdon, Joseph, i. 202.
Langdon, Pearson, i. 183, 216 ; ex-
amination of, 454.
Langdon, Richard, 1. 17, 160, 184,
238.
Langdon, Samuel, 1. 182, 184, 216.
(See Landon.)
Langdon, Thomas, i. 82,
Langdon, William, i. 183.
Langendijck, Cornells, 1. 30.
Langerdyck, Duyker, i. 32.
Langley, George, i. 29.
Langley, Lemuel, Ii. 339.
Lansing, Abraham, resigns bis
commission, ii. 9.
Lansing, ensign Abraham G.,
resigns his commission, ii. 5, 7 ;
mentioned, 33, 46.
Lansing, Christopher, i. 170, 245.
Lansing, colonel, i. 611.
Lansing, Garrit, i. 538.
Lansing, Gerritt, Jr., i. &5.
Lansing. Jacob, 1. 169, 529 ; chair-
man of the Albany committee,
584.
Lansing, Jacob, Jr., i. ^^ 584.
Lansing, Jacob J., 1. 65, 170, 245,
246 ; recommended for a _com-
mission, ii. 14.
Lansing, Jacob L., 1. 65.
Lansing, Jeremiah, recommend-
ed to be paymaster, ii. 8; men-
tioned, 46.
Lansing, John, letter to lleut.-col.
Deroussle from, i. 534.
Lansing, lieut. John, resigns his
commission, il. 5, 7 ; mentioned,
9, 33, 46.
Lansing, John A., i. 171, 246.
Lansing, lieutenant John G., ii.
35, 38, 43, 44.
Lansing, Levinus, 1. 245.
Lansing, Peter Andrus, i. 79.
Lansingh, Abraham A., com-
plains of Gillis de Garmo for
refusing continental money,
i. 636.
Lansingh, Cornelius, i. 172, 247.
Lansingh, Garret A., i. 466.
Lansingh, Isaac, i. 176.
Lansingh, Jacob, G., i. 170 ; Ii. 31.
Lansingh, Levinus F., i. 170.
Lansingh, Obadiah, i. 171, 246.
Lansingh, Rutger, i. 324.
Lanster, David, i. 16.
Lantman, John, i. 247.
Lapliatn, Jonathan, 1. 83.
Laprarie, number of troops at,
1.633.
Larance, John, i. 602.
Larew, William, i. 290.
Larkin, Joshua, i. 404.
Laroy, Michael, 1. 37.
Laroy, Peter, 1. 77.
Laroy, Simon J., 1. 77.
Larrabe, Ebenezer, i. 70.
Larrabe, Bichard, 1. 69.
Lasell, Joshua, 1. 136.
Lasey, Aaron, i. 82.
Lasher, colonel John, 1. 4, 153, 223,
224, 499; orders to, 101; officers
of the regiment of, 143; petition
of the officers of his regiment,
162; return of captain "Van
Zandt's company in the regi-
ment of, 499 ; appointed lieuten-
ant-colonel to the 4th battalion,
ii. 10 ; declines the appointment,
ibid. ; mentioned as colonel, 18,
27, 46, 183.
Lassher, Bastiaen Jurry, i. 174.
Lassing, George, 1. 32.
Lassing, Isaac J., i. 78.
Lassing, William, i. 78.
Latham, Dr., 1. 182; ii. 193.
Latham, Hannah, i. 415.
Latham, Hubbard, i. 415.
Latham, Joseph, Jr., i. 267.
Latimer, colonel James, commis-
sioner from Delaware for the
regulation of prices, ii. 55.
Latimore, Ebenezer, i. 75.
Latimore, Elisha, i. 76.
Laton, David, i. 40, 181.
Latou, William, i. 40.
Latsing, James, i. 77.
Latta, James, i. 21, 38, 238.
Latta, Moses, i. 248 ; ii. 341.
Latten, Isaac, i. 186, 216.
Latten, Josiah, i. 40, 216.
Latten, Sias, i. 186.
Latten Town, tories offer to flght
the whigs on the plain at, ii. 111.
Lattlug, Ambrose, 1. 84, 141.
Latting, Benjamin, 1. 40.
Latting, Carpenter, 1. 29.
Latting, Garrit, i. 185.
Latting, Pharoab, i. 28.
Latting, William, i. 40.
Latton, John, i. 69.
Lauriiliard, Peter, 1. 287. (See
JjOrrilUord.)
Law, Henry, i. 260, 341.
Law, Mical, i. 196.
Lawery, Tobias, i. 7.
Lawless, Joseph, Jr., i. 73,
Lawrelyar, Peter A., i. 288.
Lawrence, , i. 292; ii. 47.
Lawrence, Abraham, i. 185.
Lawrence, Adam, i. 185.
Lawrence, Andrew, appointed
lieutenant, ii. 6; mentioned, 8,
43, 50, 52.
Lawrence, Andrew Teller, 1. 108.
Lawrence, capt. Augustine, su-
perintends the ship Congress,
1. 657.
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Lawrence, Benjamin, 1. 18.
Lawrence, ensign Caleb, il. 39.
Lawrence, captain, 1. 270.
Lawrence, Daniel, i. S, 40, 73, 98,
142, 181, 302 ; applies for a com-
mission in New York continen-
tals, ii. 8; services of, ibid.;
lieutenant, 27, 31, 32, 33, 46, 50, 53.
Lawrence, doctor Daniel, 1. 186.
Lawrence, David, i. 79.
Lawrence, Jacobus, 1. 131, 185.
Lawrence, John, 1. 18, 79, 105, 108,
129, 263; appointed adjutant of
the Queens county regiment,
325 ; paymaster, 11. 9, 18 ; 2d lieu-
tenant, 43.
Lawrence, Jonathan, i. 40, 79, 86,
ISl; elected to the N. T. Pro-
vincial Congress, 00 ; a commis-
sioner for the fortifications on
the Highlands, 198; charges
brought against his vrife, 312;
commissioner to superintend
the manufacture of lead, sul-
phur and salt, ii. 136.
Lawrence, Joseph, 1. 40, 80.
Lawrence, major, i. 653.
Lawrence, Mrs., evades the reso-
lution of congress in regard to
the selling of tea, i. 312.
Lawrence, Nathaniel, i. 6, 135, 437,
438.
Lawrence, Obadiah, 1. 185, 217.
Lawrence, Peter, ii. 360.
Lawrence, Richard, 1. 40, 86, 182,
274.
Lawrence, Richard, elected dele-
gate to New York Provincial
Congress, i. 42.
Lawrence, Robert, 1. 217, 538.
Lawrence, Samuel, 1. 40, 146, 158,
182, 269.'
Lawrence, sergeant, ii. 353.
Lawrence, Thomas, i. 40, 75, 79, 181,
290, 315.
Lawrence, Uriah, i. 79.
Lawrence, Wm., 1. 18, 40; 11.113.
Lawson, George, deposition of, i.
676.
Lawson, William, 1. 78.
Lawson, William D., i. 79.
Lawton, James M., i. 469.
Lawyer, Johannis J., 1. 176
Lawyer, Johannis L., 1. 176
Layton, Samuel, 1. 204.
Layton, William, ii. 345.
Leach, Johnson, i. 62.
IiCacy, Isaac, 1. 283.
Lead, amount paid to transport,
i. 483; report encouraging the
manufacture of, 11. 136; stolen
by torles from nets on the Hud-
son, 193.
Lead mines, report on, i. 203, 279,
421; John McDonald requests
remuneration for exploring,
307 ; report of committee on, 11.
»7.
Leady, Theady, 1. 240.
Leahy, William, i. 66.
Leak, John, 1. 385.
Leak, Philip, 1. 3S5.
Leary, John, i. 143, 158, 260.
Leary, widow, i. 288.
Leary, lieutenant William, 11. 40.
Leary, William, 1. 107, 143, 351;
town-major of New York, peti-
tion of, 214; requests to know If
he is to be continued or dis-
charged, 280; examination of,
342.
Leathers, Ezekiel, 11. 359.
Leavens, Peter, 1. 73.
Leavenworth, M., letter of, to col.
Humfreys, 1. 626.
Leaycroft, lieut. George, 11. 340.
Leden, Abraham, 1. 159, 445, 446,
632.
Ledyard (Ledger), captain Benja^
min, 1. 107, 168, 203, 212, 220, 301 ;
William Hines offers to enlist
with, 313; Digby Odium ap-
pointed lieutenant in the com-
pany of, 438 ; major, 11. 6, 16, 17,
29, 35, 40, 42, 47; certifies the
character of lieutenant John-
son, 20 ; his character of ensign
Campbell, 24; 2d captain 1st
battalion In 1775, 51.
Lee, general Charles, committee
of congress send to New York
to consult with, 1. 228; mention-
ed, 232; authorized to call out
minute men, 234 ; report of the
committee of war, on the letter
of, 253; requests carpenters, 254;
William Smith, chief-engineer
under, 303; repulses the British
at Charleston, S. C, 434; the
enemy engage the division of,
519; amount of provisions lost
when he moved, 532; troops
under, recommended to be sent
to New Jersey, 547 ; gen. Clin-
ton ordered to join, 548; passes
through Princeton, 550; eon-
fined In the city hall in New
York, 671.
Lee, Daniel, ii. 356.
Lee, John, i. 291.
Lee, Jonathan, i. 83.
Lee, Joseph, 1. 49, 632.
Lee, major, ii. 360.
Lee, Samuel, 1. 466.
Lee, Thomas, i. 108, 302; recom-
mended for a commission, 11. 5,
6; appointed captain, 7; men-
tioned, 8, 22, 31, 32, 85, 42, 50, 52,
120, 126.
Leech, Ephralm, 1. 173.
Leek, Abraliam, i. 56.
Leek, Benjamin, 1. 56, 400
Leek, David, 1. 58, 400.
Leek, John, 1. 46, 48, 57.
Leek, Phillip, 1. 57.
Leeland, Eleazer, 11. 141.
Leete, Solomon, 1. 466.
Le Fever, Abraham, 1. 37.
LefeVBr, Andrles, 1. 21, 24, 37;
elected to N. Y. Provincial Con-
gress, 189.
Le Fever, Daniel, 1. 37, 218.
Le Fever, Isaac, 1. 37.
Lefever, Jacob, 1, 193.
Le Fever, John, 1. 36, 37.
Le Fever, Jonathan, I. 36.
Le Fever, Matthew, 1. 37, 139.
Le Fever, Nathaniel, Jr., i. 37.
Le Fever, Petrus, 1. 37.
Lefever, Samuel, 1. 36, 193.
Lefever, Simon, 1. 193, 558.
Le Fever, Solomon, 1. 37. (See
La/aver.)
Lefferts, Barent, 1. 294.
Lefferts, Dirck, petition of, 1. 294.
Leffertse, Isaac, buys the widow
Betts' farm, 1. 346.
Lefferts, John, 1. 86; elected to the
New York Provincial Congress,
90.
Lefferts, Leffert, i. 89, 90, 186, 215.
Lefferts, Peter, 1. 262, 294.
Leforge, Tun us, 1. 135.
Lefoy, lieutenant James, ii. 42.
Lefoy, Thomas, 1. 107, 302; Uen-
tenant, ii. 16, 30, 41 ; resigns, 18.
Legett, Joseph, 1. 429; evidence
of, in case of col. Hamman, 430.
Legg, Samuel, 1. 31.
Legg, William, 1. SO
Legget, Isaac, 1, 122.
Leggett, Abraham, 1. 135, 198, 632;
ensign, U. 50, 53, 301; petition
of, 347.
Leggett, Cornelius, 1. 135.
Leggett, John, Jr., 1. 135.
Leggett, WiUlam, 1. 135.
Legross, John, 1. 184, 217.
Legrow, , 1. 168.
Leguere, Abraham, 1. 41.
Lemunyon, Thomas, 1. 37.
Lemyon, John, 1. 36.
Lenderbeck, Jeremiah, i. 82.
Lenght, James, i. 288.
Lenington, Thomas, 1. 15.
Lenniugton, ensign Thomas,
prisoner, ii. 31; mentioned, 44.
Lennon, John, 1. 68.
Lent, Abraham, elected delegate
to New York Provincial Con-
gress, 1. 42; mentioned, 84, 86,
135, 138, 188, 202, 263, 485; resigns
his commission as colonel, 643.
Lent, Abraham J., i. 468.
Lent, Dennis, 1. 158.
Lent, Francis, 1. 15S.
Lent, Hercules, 1. 632.
Lent, Isaac, 1. 84, 485.
Lent, Jacob, 1. 135.
Lent, James, 1. 138, 188 ; chairman
of committee of Orangetown,
251; mentioned, 263, 485.
Lent, John, 1. 7.
Lent, Peter, i. 263.
Lenz, Peter, confectioner In New
York, a tory, 1. 357.
Leonard, , tavern-keeper In
New York, 1. 21, 22, 223.
Leonard, George, 1. 10, 17, 19 ; peti-
tion of, 655.
Leonard, James, 1. 19; a tory spy,
11. 76 ; visits New York, 79.
Leonard, John, 1. 16.
Leonard, Silas, 1. 19.
Leonard, WlUlam, 1. 143, 153, 290;
captain, U. 12, 46, 87.
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Leroy, Francis, i. 136.
Le Roy, Jacob, petitions for leave
to go to New York, I. 681.
Leroy, Mr., moves to Dutchess
county, ii. 168.
Leroy, Simon, i. 79 ; takes oath of
allegiance, ii. 177.
Lescher, Conrad, i. 80,
Lesh, Jacob, 1. 67.
Leslgy, Benjamin, 1. 442.
Leslie, Alexander, i. 259, 288.
Lessee, Cornelius, i. 182.
Lester, Allen, i. 28.
Lester, Benjamin, i. 13, 184, 217,
841.
Lester, John,,!. 28, 37, 404; ii. 345.
Lester, Mordecai, i. 71.
Lester, Nehemiab, i. 74.
Lester, Sylvester, 1. 49, 392.
Lester, Perrett, i. 28.
Lester, Thomas, i. 66, 391. (See
LuUter ; Jjyster,)
Lestingwell, captain, ordered to
Long Island with his men, i.
476.
Letts, William, i. 32.
Leveredg, Benjamin, 1. 15, 17.
Leveret, Elithan, 1. 40.
Leverioh, John, Jr., 1. 40.
Levins, Peter, i. 82.
Levinus^ Thomas, harbors torles,
ii. 167.
Levy, Jacob, ii. 352.
Lewis, Barent, i. 78; ordered to
be arrested, 195 ; charge against,
195.
. Lewis, Benjamin, i. 19.
Lewis, Elijah, i. 28, 218.
Lewis, Felix, i. 78.
Lewis, Foster, 1. 287, 288.
Lewis, Francis, 1. 4, 143, 493 ; casn
received from, 482; the only
delegate in the continental con-
gress from New York, 605, 606.
Lewis, Mrs. Francis, a prisoner
with the British, i. 557.
Lewis, Francis, Jr., 1. 153, 255.
Lewis, Gradus, 1. 72.
Lewis, Hendriok, i. 72, 124; Ii. 357.
Lewis, rev. Ichabod, i. 618.
Lewis, Jacob, i. 81, 439.
Lewis, James, i. 77, 81, 185, 439;
ensign, ii. 53.
Lewis, corporal James, 11. 316.
Lewis, John, i. 54, 80, 373, 461 ; 11.
336.
Lewis, John, Jr., 1. 54.
Lewis, Jonathan, i. 67.
Lewis, Joseph, ii. 359.
Lewis, Leonard, 1. 19, 36.
Lewis, Melancton, 1. 78.
Lewis, Micajah, i. 28.
Lewis, Mr., examination of, 1. 454.
Lewis, Morgan, 1. 162, 163.
Lewis, Richard, 1. 37, 616.
Lewis, Samuel, i. 37, 52, 72, 618;
ensign, ii. 34, 49.
Lewis, Scudder, 1. 50.
Lewis, Solomon, 1. 15.
Lewis, Thomas, i. 80; appointed
ensign, ii. 5, 7, 8.
Lewis, Zadock, i. 28,
Lexington, battle of, 1. 258.
Ley, Thomas, 1. 72.
L'Homedieu, Constant, i. 60.
L'Homedieu, Bphralm, Jr., 1. 59.
L'homedue, William, ii. 195.
L'Homraedieu, Benjamin, 1. 306.
L'hommedicu, Ezra, delegate to
Provincial Congress, i. 43, 44, 49,
60, 62, 88, 187, 393, 514; resolution
indemnifying, 579.
L'Hommedieu, Grover, 1. 50.
L'Hommedieu, Henry, i. 63, 394.
L'Hommedieu, John, i. 63, 394, 399.
L'Hommedieu, Samuel, I. 50, 120,
335, 413.
L'Hommedieu, Sylvester, 1. 60,
393.
L'hommedue, James, i. 54, 399.
L'homraedue, Jonathan, 1. 54, 63,
399. (See Lomedue.)
Libe, Adam, 1. 124.
Liberty of the press, dangers to
be feared from assaults on, i.
281.
Lickletter, James, i. 315.
Lighburn, captain, i. 267.
Light, Henry, i. 84, 141.
Light, Lemuel, 1. 115.
Lightbody, Andrew, i. 15, 309.
Lightbody, Gabriel, i. 15.
Lightbody, Isaac, i. 15.
Lightbody, James, i. 15.
Lightbody, John, i. 15.
LIghtgow, Robert, i. 373.
Lighthouse, near Boston, burnt,
i. 116.
Likely, John, a tory, conducts
men to the British, ii. 165; trial
of, 179; sentenced to receive 100
lashes and to be imprisoned
during the war, 180.
Lilly, James, i. 442.
Lilmer, Henry, 1. 81.
Lily, Jonathan, i. 28.
Linabeck, John, 1. 84.
Linch, David, i. 85.
Lincoln, general, his regiment
ordered to Peekskill, i. 623 ; bad
effect of that movement, 625.
Llndebeek, John. i. 141.
Lindsey, Benjamin, 1. 130.
Lindsey, Darby, i. 68.
Lindsey, George, i. 233, 242, 326; ii.
99. (See Linsey.)
Lindsey, Hugh, ii. 341.
Linen factory, plan for establish-
ing, i. 167 ; proposed to be set up
in Dutchess county, 435.
Lines, Michael, 1. 34.
Ling, John B., i. 259.
Link, John, i. 74, 75.
Linn, surgeon John L., 11. 40.
Linsey, David, 1. 99.
Linsey, Jeams, 1. 99.
Lint, John, 1. 135.
Lintener, Jacob, 1. 287, 288.
Linton, , i. 211.
Lintworth, William, i. 289.
Llnzee, John, commands the
Faulcon sloop of war, 1. 297, 298.
Lion, John, 1. 109.
Lions, Jemes, 1. 380.
Liquors, prices of, 1. 590.
Liquor sellers in New York, list
of, i. 287.
Lisaight, William, 1. 51.
Lisbon, wheat exported to, i. 128.
Lisk, Benjamin, i. 84, 141.
Lisk, John, 1. 141.
Liskom, Isaac, 1. 408.
Lispenard, Anthony, 1. 129, 162,
163, 255.
Lispenard, Leonard, 1. 86, 106, 107,
255.
Lispenard, Mr., 1. 287.
List, descriptive, of captain Pell's
company, ii. 345; of captain
Wright's company. Ibid. ; of
captain Hallett's company, 346 ;
of 8 company of 2d N, Y. battal-
ion, ibid. ; »f capt. French's
company, 347.
Litchfield, Conn., list of prisoners
to be sent from New York to, i.
425; William Forbes confined
in Jail at, 494; gov. Franklin
sent prisoner to, ii. 163.
Litlebeck, Manuel, enlists men
for the British, ii. 88.
Lits, Henry, i. 37.
Little, Archibald, i. 14, 145, 147, 150,
499, 602; elected deputy to the
New York Provincial Congress,
284.
Little, Archibald, Jr.,1. 13.
Little, captain, 11. 37.
Little, George, 1. 11.
Little, Henry, 1. 373.
Little, James, i. 10, 13, 147, 160; 11.
340.
Little, John, i. 10, 98, 193, 282.
Little, Solomon, i. 14.
Little, Timothy, i. 13, 309, 500.
Little, William, 1. 85.
Little nine partners, report on a
lead mine at, i. 424.
Live, Heudriek, 1. 80.
Livingston, Abraham, commis-
sary, 1. 324; report on account
of,-449.
Livingston, Cornelia, 11. 192.
Livingston, Gilbert, elected to
Provincial Congress, 1. 67, 190;
mentioned, 86, 106, 164, 271, 284,
425, 426 ; ii. 8, 16, 81 ; deputy from
Dutchess county, 1. 585.
Livingston, Gilbert, son of James,
en.sign, 11. 15, 29; appointed 2d
lieutenant, 27; referred to, 34,
49,53.
Livingston, Gilbert R., ensign 1st
battalion, Ii. 53.
Livingston, lleut. Gilbert R. G.,
ii. 34, 49.
Livingston, Harry, ii. 191.
Livingston, Henry, 1. 77; major,
173; lieutenant-colonel, ordered
to equip a company of rangers,
506; clerkof Dutchess CO., 11. 171.
Livingston, captain Henry, of
Lasher's regiment, volunteers,,
1. 223,224; 11.46.
Livingston, Henry, Jr., 1. 78;
major of 3d N. Y, continentals,
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tration, 177.
Livingston, Henry B., i. 65, 106;
transmits copy of an order from
gen. Howe to the Suffollc co.,
militia, 471; requests col. Coit
to sign a proper receipt for arras
delivered to him, 476; to com-
mand troops ordered to Long
Island, 476; mentioned, 543;
brings off arms and ammuni-
tion from the east end of
Long Island, 551 ; transmits the
call of Samuel Brown to his
regiment, 588 ; arms and ammu-
nition taken from Long Island
delivered to, 645 ; malses return
of the arrest of Malcom Morris
and David Aitkins, 663; re-
ferred to as col., ii. 9, 10, 35,
179, 360; recommends sundry
officers, 15, 23; captain In 1775,
41, 42; lieutenant-colonel of
Clinton's battalion, 51; at
Peekskill, 87; proceedings of
the court-martial on, 153 ; sen-
tenced to be reprimanded, 159;
letter of to gen. McDougall ob-
jecting to the trial of State
prisoners by court-martial, 181.
Livingston, Henry G., i. 107, 143,
153; affidavit of, against Hugh
Wallace, 669; recommended for
a lieutenant-colonelcy, ii. 13, 15;
brigade-major to Lord Sterling,
115; captain in 1775, 41.
Livingston, James, i. 78, 314; rec-
ommends captain Wright as a
recruiting officer, 460; going to
the north, 462; deputy from
Dutchess county, 585.
Livingston, John, 1. 183, 452 ; ii. 191.
Livingston, John R., erects a
powder mill, i. 420; mentioned,
544; captain, ii. 41; tories steal
powder from the mill of, 193.
Livingston, John W., i. 347.
Ijvingston, lieut.-colonel, ii. 153,
155, 157, 158.
Livingston, Mrs., returns to her
husband in New York, i. 554.
Livingston, Peter, delegate to N.
Y. provincial convention, i. 2.
Livingston, P. G.. Jr., i. 80.
Livingston, Peter R., i. 65, 173, 3M;
elected to N. Y. Provincial Con-
gress, 191; letter of the com-
mittee of the convention to, 512,
513, 514.
Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, i. 4,
86, 92, 101, 109, 425; president of
the N. Y. Provincial Congress,
12, 25, 27 ; elected to N. Y. Pro-
vincial Congress, 180; treasurer,
account of, 482; state treasurer,
5".8, 602; ii. 98, 159.
Livingston, Philip, i. 3, 493, 593;
11. 48; member of the commit-
tee to detect conspiracies,!. 310;
member of tlio committee for
removing the prisoners from
Kingston, 672.
Livingston, Philip J., sheriff of
Dutchess county, a tory, i. 555;
application of, rejected, 556.
Livingston, Philip T., 1. 72.
Livingston, Robert, returns to
the convention, 1. 5.30; member
of the committee on forming a
constitution, 552; makes a re-
port on a letter from Alexander
Wallace, 576; requested to fur-
nish iron for the continental
frigates, 635 ; mentioned, ii. 99 ;
letter of, to Anthony Rutgers,
174.
Livingston, Robert G., i. 164;
elected to N. Y. Provincial Con-
gress, 190.
Livingston, Robert G., Jr., 1. 190.
Livingston, Robert R., elected
delegate to N. Y. Provincial
Congress, i. 41; ordered to put
his powder mill in operation,
102 ; letter of Ebenezer Hazard
to, 464 ; one of the committee to
co-operate with gen. Schuyler,
504, 505, 507, 508, 509, 519 ; member
of the committee to co-operate
with gen. Clinton, 548; letter of,
to gen. Gates, 549; member of
the secret committee for the de-
fense of the Highlands, 562;
deputy from Dutchess county,
585; mentioned, 672; executor
of gen. Montgomery, petitions
of, ii. 364 ; report on, 366.
Livingston, Robert R., Jr., i. 41,
173.
Livingston Samuel, i. 84.
Livingston, Walter, delegate to
the N. Y. provincial conven-
tion, i. 2, 65; mentioned, 86, 111,
223, 324, 534 ; 11. 15.
Livingston manor, delegates
from, i. 65; militia officers of,
173; committee of, 324; troops
ordered against disaffected per-
sons in, 488, 515; many disaf-
fected persons in, 506; exami-
nation of tories belonging to,
11. 193.
Lloyd, John, i. 70, 303 ; lieutenant,
11. 32, 35, 50, 52, 164.
Lloyd, Richard, mayor of Cole-
ralnc, 1. 87. (See Loyd.)
Loan officers, report difficulty of
obtaining New York currency
to pay the Interest on bills of
credit, 1. 256.
Lobdell, Samuel, 1. 144.
Loce, Abraham, 1. 13.
Lockhart, John, 1. 267; letter
from, 589.
Lockhart, Sarah, an intercepted
letter from, 1. 588; gen. Heath
transmits her letter to the
council of safety, 622.
Locklin, , 11. 149.
Lockllng, Jonathan, 1. 190.
Lockrad, Josiah, 1. 29.
Lockwood, Abraham, 1. 98.
Lockwood, David, 1. 618.
Lockwood, Ebenezer, 1. 169, 619;
elected to N. Y. Provincial Con-
gress, 188; major, ordered to
Peekskill, 564, 565; returns the
names of persons who took the
oath of allegiance In Westches-
ter county, 618; moneys re-
ceived on account of prisoners
of war by, 11. 129.
Lockwood, Gilbert, 1. 158.
Lockwood, Henry, i. 28.
Lockwood, Hezekiah, i. 819.
Lockwood, Isaac, 1. 98; court-
martialed, II. 126; sentenced to
be imprisoned during the war,
128.
Lockwood, Jacob, 1. 98.
Lockwood, James, 11. 64.
Lockwood, Jesse, 11. 473.
Lockwood, John, 1. 52.
Lockwood, Joseph, 1. 98, 159.
Lockwood, Joshua, i. 28, 632.
Lockwood, Josiah, bond of, 1. 652.
Lockwood, Nathan, 1. 619.
Lockwood, Robert, i. 18.
Lockwood, Sarah, i. 589.
Lockwood, Stephen, 1. 82.
Lockwood, Theophilus, i. 75.
Loden, Daniel, ii. 353.
Lodewlck, Johannis, 1. 10, 171, 246.
Lofberry, Abraham, 1. 283.
Loffborough, Isaac, a deserter, 11.
346.
Loftus, Wiloby, i. 291.
Logan, John, ii. 196.
Logan, Samuel, elected captain
of minute men, 1. 159 ; major, il.
37, 60, 162.
Logan, ensign Thomas, ii. 31, 44.
Loggen, Joseph, i. 74.
Lomaree, , a tory, 11. 166.
Lomedue, Joseph, 1. 409.
Londonderry (Ireland), a New
Jersey vessel owned In, 1. 328.
Lone, Jacob, 1. 64, 374, 399.
Long, George, i. 500.
Long, Jacobus, 1. 516.
Long, James, 1. 261.
Long, John, i. 508 ; examination
of, 509, 523; mentioned, 513, 522.
Longbottom, David, 1. 381.
Longbottom, Joshua, 1. 53, 382.
Longbottom, Nathaniel, 1. 47, 48,
53, 385.
Longbottom, Samuel, i. 45, 63, 383.
Longbottom, William, 1. 45, 63,
383; charges against, 333.
Long Island, tlie British to take
possession of the forts on, i. 350 ;
ship Sally cast away on south
side of, 418, 419 ; petition of pris-
oners from, 420; Mr. Floyd re-
quests information In regard to
the cast end of, 4-19 ; cattle to be
removed from, 466; lieutenant-
colonel Blrdsall proposes to
march with his men to, 473;
forces sent from Connecticut to,
476; stoclc removed fl-om, 543;
convention resolve to pay the
representatives ftom, 561; ex-
pense of transporting inhabit-
ants of, to Connecticut, 5Ti;
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saltpetre manufactured on, 577 ;
Stephen Hogaboom's sloop em-
ployed to convey troops to New
York; on the retreat of the
American army from, 620;
brigades of general DeLancey
and governor Brown stationed
_ on, 670; pass to remove the
family of colonel BenJ. Birdsall
from, ii. 55 ; refugees from, 68,
70 ; number of British recruits
at, 93; refugees from, in Con-
necticut, 131 ; petition of refu-
gees from, 194 ; pass to inhabit-
ants of, to remove to Dutchess
county, 362.
Longjear, , li. 114.
Longley, Thomas, i- 500.
Longmore, Blen, 1. 289.
Longyear, Andries, examination
of, li. 114.
Longyear, Jacobus, court-mar-
tialed, ii. 123; sentenced to be
hanged, 125; petition of, 165.
Longueuil, German troops quar-
tered at, 1. 173; captain John
Vischer second In command at,
il. 22.
Longworth, Isaac, i. 498.
Looge, Peter, i. 27.
Look, Philip O., 1. 171, 246.
Loosley, Charles, 1. 459.
Loosly, Thomas, paper-maker,
requests to be exempted from
militia duty, 1. 310.
Loper, Abraham, i. 56, 402, 645.
Loper, Daniel, i. 56.
Loper, David, 1. 56.
Loper, Isaac, 1. 58, 413.
Loper, Jacobus, i. 603.
Loper, James, i. 50, 56, 402, 412.
Loper, 'William, i. 404.
Lord, Benjamin, 1. 500.
Lord, Ephraim, i. 177.
Lord, Henry, i. 159.
Lord, Joseph, i. 500.
Loree, Jacob, i. 349.
Lorilliord, John, 1. 8. (See Laiv-
rillard.)
Lorold, John George, 1. 8.
Losee, Andrew, 1. 129.
Losee, Francis, i. 73.
Losee, George, i. 73.
Losee, Isaac, i. 52.
Losee, John, i. 73, 142, 271, 617.
Losee, Joseph, i. 83.
Losee, Joshua, 1. 175.
Losee, Lawrence, i. 82.
Losee, Peter, 1. 163, 216.
Losee, Simon, i. 83, 184, 217.
Losel, Joshua, i. 70.
Loshey, Simon, ii. 337.
Losie, Jacob, i. 425.
Losie, John L., i. 141.
Lossing, Johannes, Jr., 1. 73
Lossing, Larrenc, Jr., 1. 79.
Lossing, Peter, i. 78.
Lossing, Simon William, 1. 78.
Lossing, Yorry, 1. 83.
Losson, Abraham, i. 28.
Losye, Jacob, committed to
prison, 1. 319.
Lothrop, Nathaniel, 1. 69.
Lothrop, "Walter, 1. 70.
Lot, Casper, i. 228.
Lot, Abraham, agent for supply-
ing H. M. ships In New York,
1. 154; mentioned, 255; requests
instructions regarding the In-
terest payable on bills of credit,
256 ; cash paid by, 482 ; treasurer
of New York, 538; reported to
have a commission to raise a
company for the British, 670;
report on the accounts of, il. 132.
Lott, A. and E., 1. 452.
Lott, Abraham P., i. 163, 229, 452;
elected to N. Y. Provincial
Congress, 245; letter of captain
Johnson to, 11. 14.
Lott, Andrew, L 153.
Lott, colonel, his evidence in the
case of Mr. Alsop, i. 317.
Lott, Johannes E., i. 86; elected
to the N. Y. Provincial Congress,
i.90.
Lott, Maurice, i. 186.
Lott, Philip, i. 68.
Lottery, a, recommended to be
instituted, i. 649.
Loucks, Peter, i. 124.
Loudon, Samuel, complains of a
mob breaking Into his printing
establishment, 1. 273 ; reflections
on the crime of pamphlet burn-
ing by, 281; mentioned, 576;
prints one thousand of the 2d
number of the " Crisis" for the
convention, 680; letter of, to
secretary McKesson, 643 ; visits
Norwich, 678; publishes a news-
paper, ii. 99.
Loudon, William, 11. 337.
Lough, Samuel V., i. 81.
Louis, Jacob, 1. 71, 84.
Louke, Jacob, i. 68.
Louks, Jacob, Jr., 1. 74.
Loun, David, 1. 71.
Loun, Johannis, Jr., i. 71.
Lounds, William, 1. 287.
Loune, Anderies, i. 71.
Loune, Bastian, i. 71.
Loune, Philip, i. 71.
Lounsberry, Edward, i. 35; lieu-
tenant, ii. 12, 26, 39, 51 ; captain,
34,49.
Lounsberry, Epanetus, i. 67.
Lounsberry, John, li. 352.
Lounsberry, Jonathan, i. 7.
Lounsberry, Nathan, i. 67.
Lounsberry, Valentine, harboa-a
tories, ii. 167. (See iMnsberry-)
Louusburry, , a Westchester
count}' tory, killed, i. 465.
Louren, John, ii. 141.
Lous, Jacop, 1. 16.
Lous, James, i. 16.
Lous, Samuel, i. 16.
Louw, Benjamin, 1. 151, 178.
Louw, David, i. 37.
Louw, Isaac, confession of, ii. 90 ;
examination of, 92.
Louw, Jacob G., 1. 34.
Louw, Jehu, 1. 37.
Louw, Johannis M., 1. 30.
Louw, Simeon, 1. 36, 37.
Love, David, i. 74.
Love, James, 1. 228.
Love, William, 1. 268.
Lovejoy, Abijah, li. 149.
Lovejoy, Andrew, il. 142,
Lovejoy, Benjamin, 1. 197.
Lovejoy, John, ii. 142.
Lovell, Oliver, i. 198; major, li.
138.
Lovely, Joshua, 11. 360.
Lovet, John, 11. 353.
Low, Abraham, i. 32.
Low, Abraham C, 1. 30.
Low, Abraham E., 1. 31.
Low, Benjamin, 1. 30, 134.
Low, Cornelius P., i. 255.
Low, Elezar, 1. 394.
Low, Ephraim, i. 31.
Low, Isaac, i. 2'; chairman of the
New York committee, 3, 4;
mentioned, 37, 86,97, 270,377; a
tory, repairs to Deal, N. J., 432;
with the British in New York,
671, 675.
Low, Jacob, 1. 31, 37, 72, 79.
Low, Johannis, i. 37.
Low, John, i. 26, 31, 77, 289.
Low, John J., 1. 30.
Low, Marenus, 1. 289.
Low, Nicholas, 1. 129, 163.
Low, Peter, 1. 30, 78, 79.
Low, Tierek, 1. 33.
Low, William, 1. 77.
Low, Z., i. 26.
iiowood, Isaac, petition of, ii. 178.
Lowren, David, i. 11.
Lowren, Hezaciah, i. 11.
Lowrey, Michael, i. 289.
Lowrey, Thomas, 1. 257, 288.
Lowrie, Peter, 1. 15.
Lowry, , a tavern-keeper near
Oswego market. New York, 1,
344 ; a tory, 351.
Loyd, John, 1. 142,
Lozier, Oliver, ii. 340.
L'Rue, Samuel, i. 74.
Lubton, James, i. 397.
Lubton, Josiah, 1. 397.
Lucas, Daniel, 1. 29.
Lucas, Israel, i. 284.
Lucas, Sebastian, i. 260.
Luckerman, Ricliard, i. 274.
Lucky, George, 1. 165.
Lucom, George, 1. 224; 11. 46.
Luddington, colonel, i. 663, 665,
667.
Ludington, captain, deserters
from company of, 1. 468.
Ludington, Comfort, 1. 251.
Ludlam, Anthony, 1. 58, 416.
Ludlam, David, 1. 181, 184, 271.
Ludlam, Henry, 1. 183, 216, 409; ii.
192.
Ludlam, James, 1. 182.
Ludlam, Joseph, i. 216.
Ludlam, Nathaniel, 1. 187.
Ludlam, Nehemlah, 1. 187.
Ludlam, Nicholas, i. 184.
Ludlam, Silas, 1. 409.
Ludlam, Thomas, 1. 185.
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Ludlam, ■William, 1. 60, 181, 183,
187, 216, 414; captain, pay roll of
company of, 466.
Ludlec, , i. 331.
LuJlom, Jeremiah, i. 58, 414.
Ludlow, David, 1. 216.
Ludlow, Gabriel, 1. 202, 341; sum-
moned before the committee on
conspiracies, 353.
Ludlow, Gabriel G., i. 183, 202.
Ludlow, Gabriel W., elected to
N. Y. Provincial Congress, i. 180.
Ludlow, Judge George D., 1. 202,
341 ; summoned before the com-
mittee on conspiracies, 363; re-
commends Joseph Aplin, ii. 362.
Ludlow, Samuel, ii. 348.
Ludlow, Thomas, sails for Que-
bec, i. 208.
Ludlow, "Willlara B., ii. 192.
Ludlow, William W., i. 4, 311.
Luduex. (See La Doux; Lsdeu.)
Luecks, John, i. 33.
Luecks, Peter, i. 33.
Luekey, James, i. 79.
Luekey, Samuel, i. 79.
Luister, Jacobus, i. 40.
Luister, John, i. 40. (See Lester;
Lysier.)
Luke, Conradt, 1. 517.
Luke, John, i. 523.
Luke, Philip, a tory, i. 523.
Lum, John, i. 411.
Lumber, exported, i. 130.
Lunsberry, Edward, i. 34.
Lunsberry, Richard, 1. 34. (See
Lounsberry.)
Lupton, Christopher, i. 409.
Lupton, David, i. 58, 416.
Lupton, James, i. 47, 61.
Lupton, captain Josiah, list of his
company, i. 61.
. Luse, Eleazer, i. 14, 64.
Lush, captain Stephen, furnishes
a letter from deputy commissa-
ries Trumbull and Yancey,
510, 533; commands the team
guards, 521; ordered to arrest
Cadwallader Golden, 661 ; judge-
advocate, ii. 120, 126.
Lush, colonel, candidate for the
office of loan commissioner, ii.
349.
Lusher, Joseph, i. 196.
Luyck, Andres, i. 71.
Luyster, Jacob, i. 181.
Luyster, Jeromus, i. 186.
Luyster, John, 1. 181.
Lyck, John, a tory, 'death of, i. 581.
Lyke, John, examination of, ii.
193; in the Fleet prison, 194.
Lyme, refugees from Suffolk co.,
N. Y., in, ii. 68.
Lyn, John L., surgeon, 11. 42.
Lynch, John, i. 283.
Lynch Michael, imprisoned for
counterfeiting, i. 367; mention-
ed, 373.
Lynch, Philip, i. 291.
Lynch, corporal 'William, 11. 356.
Lynerd, John, 1. 228, 229. (See
Leonard.)
Lyon, , acquainted with cut-
ting flints, ii. 98.
Lyon, Benjamin, i. 64, 239 ; affida-
vit of, against Joseph Bull, 428 ;
affidavit of, 11. 91.
Lyon, captain David, petition of,
1. 116; mentioned, 302: ii. 16, 29,
30, 42.
Lyon, Gilbert, 1. 632.
Lyon, Israel, 1. 241, 632.
Lyon, rev. James, 1. 45.
Lyon, John, i. 45, 63.
Lyon, Peter, 1. 632.
Lyon, lieutenant Zebulon, ii. 141.
Lyons, Henry, i. 45.
Lyons, Jacob, 11. 346.
Lyons, lieutenant, examination
of, Ii. 147.
Lyons, Michael, 11. 346.
Lyons, Thomas, i. 471, 474, 632.
Lyster, Cornelius, a prisoner, i,
84; ii. 349.
Lyster, Dirck, i. 84.
Lyster, Gerret, 1. 84.
Lyster, captain Mathias, 1. 84.
(See Lester ; Luister ; Luyster.)
Lytle, Isaac, i. 66.
m:.
Mabbett, Samuel, i. 80 ; petitions
to be allowed to retain salt for
the preservation of a quantity
of provisions, 486.
Mabee, Simeon, i. 84.
Mabel, Abraham, 1. 6, 28, 263.
Mabie, Ca.sparis, i. 37, 262.
Mabie, Cornelius, i. 170, 262.
Mabie, Isaac, 1. 263.
Mabie, Jeremy, 1. 262.
Mabie, John, i. 262, 263; ii. 301.
Mabie, Joost, i. 3, 42, 263.
Mabie, Simon, court-martial on,
ii. 83; sentenced to be hanged,
84. (See Maybee.)
MoAdam, 'William, i. 340; sum-
moned before the committee
for detecting conspiracies, 346.
McAdew, Robert, i. 14, 17.
McAlister, John, master of the
Crawford transport, sent pris-
oner to Kingston, 1. 337. (See
Colister.)
McAlpine, Daniel, i. 68.
MeAlplne, John, i. 68.
McAlpine, Walter, 1. 68. (See
McCalpine.)
Mc Arthur, Alexander, appointed
lieutenant, ii. 6, in Duboys'
regiment, 7, 8; mentioned, 50,
53, 120, 126.
McArthur, Charles, 1. 173.
McArthur, John, i. 174; a, pris-
oner, ii. 349.
McArthur, John P., i. 174.
McAtill, James, 1. 129.
McAttee, James, 1. 287.
McBrlde, James, 1. 164, 189 ; 11. 338.
MoBrlde, William, 1. 287; 11. 838.
MoBryd, John, 1. 27.
McCain, Thomas, 1. S5.
MoOalllon, Thomas, 1. 248.
McCallister, Hamilton, 1. 6o.
McCallum, Duncan, i. 417.
MoCalpln, Andrew, 1. 290.
McCamly, John, petition of, in
regard to the scarcity of salt In
Orange county, i. 484. '
McCann, Gilbert, i. 183.
McCann, James, exchanged, ii.
364.
MoCannon, William, i. 18.
McCarter, John, 1. 66, 161.
McCarty, David, 1. 324.
McCarty, John, 1. 13, 30.
McCay, John, i. 15, 17.
McCivers, James, i. 24.
McClallen, lieut. Thomas, ii. 31, 44.
McClanihan, Robert, 1. 248.
McClannen, Thomas, recom-
mended for an ensignoy, 11. 4 ;
lieutenant, 49, 53.
McClannon, , 11. 48.
McClary, Daniel, 1. 148.
McClaughery, John, appointed
quartermas ter, 11. 6 ; ensign, 7,
8, 50, 53.
McClaughry, James, deputy to
the N. Y. Provincial Congress
from Ulster county, i. 24; irt
command of the 2d Ulster oo.
regiment, 1.33; lieut.-colonel, 177;
return of his regiment, 264 ; one
of the Ulster county committee,
218 ; attends a meeting of the
field-officers of Ulster county,
489; ordered to call out the
third part of his regiment to
defend the Highlands, ii. 60.
MoClauhery, James, private, 1.
248.
McClean, colonel Allen, goes to
Boston, i. 419.
McClean, Daniel, 1. 116.
McClean, Donald, i. 218.
McClean, Joha, i. 14.
McClean, Peter, i. 340.
MoCleep, , keeper of the Jail
in New York, 1. 307.
MoClees, Peter, 1. 73.
McCleUan, Hugh, il. 4, 47; lieu-
tenant, 50.
MoClellan, William, i. 98.
McOlocklin, John, 1. 228. (See
McLaughlin.)
McCloskey, Peter, enlists in the
king's service, 1. 358.
McCloughry. (See McClaughry.)
McCloud, Daniel, 1. 66.
McCloud, Duncan, i. 66.
McCloud, Norman, i. 66. (See Jlfo-
Leod.)
MoCloughlln, Peter, 1. 161.
McClughin, James, i. 15.
MoClung, ensign John, il, 44, 45.
Macclure, William, 1. 82.
McCobb, widow, i. 255.
McColister, Hamilton, 1. 148.
MoCoUeny, Matthew, ii. 77.
MoOoUlster, Andrew, of Hoisiug-
ton's rangers, ii. 142.
McCollough, William, 1. 76.
McCollum, Daniel, taken pris-
oaer, i. 337.
McCollum, James, i. 73.
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MoOoUum, Samuel, 1. 248.
McComb, John, i. 207
MoComb, ■William, 1. 293.
McConnel, ensign Hugh, 11. 30.
MoCon nelly, Duncan, 1. 66.
MoConnoUy, Daniel, 1. 67.
McConoban, Andrew, 1. 66.
McCoon, William, 1. 373; 374.
MoCord, Andrew, 1. 189.
MoCord, John, a tory prisoner, 1.
455.
McOord, Joseph, 1. 603.
McCord, Samuel, 1. 38, 165.
McCormaok, James, sergeant of
tbe tories, ii. 61.
MoOormiok, Daniel, 1. 129, 153, 267.
McCormick, John, ii. 359.
McCoun, Augustin, i. 217.
MoCoun, Gilbert, i. 217.
MoOoun, Justus, i. 217.
McCoun, Preotus, 1. 217.
McCoun, Bichard, 1. 185, 217.
McCoun, William, i. 209, 217, 421.
McCoutehau, Robert, 1. 248.
McCoy, Alexander, 11. 311.
McCracken, captain Joseph, i. 65,
106, detached to defend western
frontiers, 508 ; applies for money
to pay his company, 638; refer-
red to, ii. 9, 33, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 45,
48 ; his rank in 1775, 1776, 51.
McCrade, Charles, 1. 84.
McCrary, John, i. 207.
McCrea, John, 1. 175.
McCrea, Stephen, ii. 36; surgeon,
42.
McCrea, William, 1. 175.
McCreedy, James, i. 73.
McCruney, John, 1. 119.
MoCullen, James, i. 315.
McCune, John, i. 473.
McCune, Bichard, ii. 338.
McCune, Ueut. William, ii. 36,
38,43.
McCurdy, James, i. 164.
McCuteheon, Bobert, Sr., I. 248,
McDaniel, ensign in loyalist regi-
ment, ii. 120.
McDaniel, John, i. 37, 38.
McDaniel, Thomas, a prisoner, ii.
349.
McDavitt, Patrick, 1. 163.
MoDermott, Mr., 1. 130.
McDermott, William, petitions
to be released from confine-
ment,!. 274, 276, 437, 495; 11. 11;
In Jail at New York, 1. 299;
examination of, 419; petitions
for food and firewood, 650;
parqle of, 402; a tory, pro-
ceedings against, ii. 72; men-
tioned, 350.
McDonaok, John, 1. 40.
McDonald, , lodging-house
keeper at Albany, 1. 211 ; ring-
leader in a plot against the
province of New York, Ibid.
McDonald, Alexander, i. 638.
McDonald, lieut. Angus, peti-
tions to be released from jail,
ii..l85.
McDonald, Archibald, i. 290.
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McDonald, Francis, 1. 212.
McDonald, James, a British sol-
dier, taken prisoner, i. 337.
McDonald, James, of Lamb's ar-
tillery, 11. 337.
McDonald, John, assoclator of
Charlotte county, i. 66.
McDonald, John, non-associator
of Dutchess county, 1. 82.
McDonald, John, private in capt.
O'Hara's company, i. 283.
McDonald, John, report of, on
lead mines, 1. 279; recLuests to
be remunerated for exploring
lead mines, 307; requests in-
structions, 323; his report on
lead mines at the Little nine
partners, 424; reports respect-
ing a lead mine at the Great
nine partners by, 11. 97, 101, 103,
105; contract with, 104; report
of, on the lead mine at Boches-
ter, 108; contract with, 109; re-
port of, on the New Canaan
lead mine, 110 ; mentioned, 346.
McDonald, John, a tory, escapes
from Albany, 1. 583.
McDonald, Laughlin, 1. 211.
McDonald, Lewis, 1. 159, 241, 618.
McDonald, Mrs., 1. 583.
McDonald, Bonald, ii. 346.
McDonalds, the, prisoners at Al-
bany, i. 583.
McDonall, Patrick, i. 17.
McDonel, Hugh, 1. IS.
McDonnol, William, i. 26.
McDougal, Alexander, i. 4, 66, 86 ;
sends powder to the continent-
al camp, 97 ; furnished with a
guard, 101; member of N. Y.
Provincial Congress, 114, 180;
appointed colonel of 1st N. Y.
regiment, 117; mentioned, 168,
223, 250, 252; letter of general
Washington to, 212; letter of
John Graham to, 220 ; letter of
Alexander Moncrieffe to, 292;
forbids the provincial store-
keeper delivering any arms
without his order, 313; brlg.-
general, report from, 487; at
White Plains, 535; thinks that
a thousand men ought to re-
main at Peeksklll, 625; four of
Rogers' rangers desert to, 643;
letter of, to the commltte of ar-
rangements on the appoint-
ment of proper oflioers to the
army, 11. 10; his brigade be-
haves well in the action at
White Plains, U ; recommends
Henry G. Livingston to be
lieut.-oolonel of the 1st N. Y.
regiment, 13; oflioers recom-
mended by, 15, 16; referred to
as colonel, 18, 40, 43 ; referred to
as general, 55, 89; letter of,
transmitting the proceedings
of court-martial on Simon
Mable, 84; trial of Henry B.
Livingston for traducing, 153;
tories report his movements to
the British, 166 ; proceedings of
court-martial held at Peeksklll
by order of, 179; objections to
the trial of civilians by court-
martial represented to, 181;
major-general, 360.
McDougal, captain, i. 258.
MoDougall, John, 1. 148.
McDougall, lieut. John Alexan-
der, 1. 107, 117; ii. 40, 43.
McDougall, Parker, 11. 40.
McDougall, lieutenant Ranald,
11. 43.
McDougall, lieutenant Ranald
Stephen, 1. 107, 117 ; ii. 28, 29.
McDougal & Curtenius, Messrs.,
cash paid for muskets by, i. 482.
McDowel, John, 1. 12.
McDowell, Peter, i. 34.
McDowell, WWliam, 1. 72.
McDugal, Dugal, ii. 301.
McDugall, Anglus, 1. 275.
McDuncan, , i. 188.
McEntash, Alexander, i. 67.
McEntash, Lockland, i. 67.
McEntash, William, 1. 67. (See
Mcintosh.)
McEtee, James, 1. 202.
McEvers, , to be of the conn- -
oil in New York, 1. 1.
McEvers, Charles, requests clear-
ance for ship Albany, i. 128 ; a
tory, 346; mentioned, 340; aware
of the enemy's plans, 350 ; sum-
moned before the committee ou
conspiracies, 353. (See JicOiuers.)
McEwen, Malcom, 1. 282.
MoPadan, lieutenant James, Ii.
360.
McFall, Neal, committed to pris-
on, 1. 319.
McFall, Paul, ii. 356.
McFarlan, Hosea, ii. 349.
McFarland, Andrew, i. 31.
McFarland, Daniel, 1. 267.
McFarlin, John, i. 228.
MoFarllng, Andrew, 11. 341.
Mackfarling, David, 1. 392.
McFoght, John, 11. 47.
McFort, John, 1. 81.
McGaugey, Francis, i. 85.
McGaw, colonel, ii. 119.
McGee, Francis, raising men for
the British, ii. 61.
McGee, lieutenant Peter, at Fort
Constitution, ii. 20 ; mentioned,
47; rank in 1775, 1776, 49, 53. (See
Magee.)
McQillbraw, John, i. 288.
McGlnnis, , a tory, i. 351.
McGinnis, Alexander, i. 35, 226.
McGinnis, William, i. 33, 226;
Joins a party of tories, 11. 114;
court-martialed, 120 ; sentenced
to be hanged, 125; and others,
petition for pardon, 162, 164.
McGowan, Jeremiah, 11. 346.
McGraw, Alexander, 1. 291.
McGrlger, John, i. 19.
McGufTack, James, 1. 15.
McGwin, Daniel, i. 28 ; captain in
Fanning's regiment, 11. 122.
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Macliin, Thomas, captain -lieu-
tenant, 11. 338.
McHorter, Henry, 11. 78.
Mclntire, Daniel, li. 194.
Molntlre, Daniel, examination
of, 11. 191 ; In the Fleet prison,
Ibid.
Mcintosh, John, 1. 184.
Mcintosh, Phlneas, 1. 538. (See
McJSntash.)
Mclntyre, John, 1, 211.
McJuster, John, 1. 189.
Mack, Johannls, 1. 27.
Made, Jurry, 1. 27.
McKane, sergeant Joseph, 11. 77.
(See McICean.)
Mackay, Alexander A., 11. 360.
Mackey, Alexander, 1. 28.
McKay, James, 1. 135.
Mackay, Thomas, 1^29.
Mackay, "William, 1. 72.
Mackdanel, Sarah, 1. 655.
Mack Daniel, Cornelius, 1. 68.
Mack Donol, , one of the crew
of the general Putnam, 1. 437.
McKean, Robert, recommended
as a good officer, ii. 4 ; appointed
captain, 5; recommended for a
commission In the New York
regiment, 18; information want-
ed respecting, 19 ; certificate of
his services, 20 ; referred to, 26,
28, 29, 44, 49 ; in the 4th battal-
ion, 51.
McKean, Thomas, appointed cap-
tain, 11. 4.
Mackee, David, 1. 410.
Mackee, George, 1. 410.
McKee, Thomas, 1. 410.
McKee, Thomas, Jr., 1. 248.
MoKeeby, Matthew, 1. 38.
McKelvy, John, 1. 16.
McKemson, James, 1. 268.
McKenny, Arthur, harbors tories,
11. 114 ; court-martialed, 126 ; sen-
tenced to be hanged, 127 ; peti-
tions for pardon, 134, 165.
McKenny, James, 1. 267.
McKenny, John, 1. 340.
McKenny, Matthew, sentenced
to be whipped, 11. 62, 63.
McKenry, John, 1. 268.
McKesson, Jolin, delivers a war-
rant to Benjamin Ledyard ap-
pointing him captain, 1. 107;
and one to Daniel Ter Bos ap-
pointing him lieutenant, 108;
secretary to the Provincial
Congress of New York, lU ; clerk
to the committee for determin-
ing the rank of officers, 117;
letter of, to col. Fanning, 118;
letter of, in regard to the sup-
plying the ship Asia, 154 ; doctor
Curtis addresses, 220; calls on
the deputies of Westchester co.
to attend congress, 300; letter
of Wm. Floyd to, 303; transmits
Information respecting cattle
to commissary-general Trum-
bull, 324; requested to send
blank commissions to colonel
Pawling, 439 ; witness to a bond
of John Wooley and others, 472 ;
commissary for prisoners of
war, 558; secretary of the con-
vention, 560; where he resided
In New York, 562; attests a reso-
lution authorizing drafts on the
treasury, 578; requests the com-
mittee of Westchester to ad-
minister the oath of allegiance
to every male inhabitant of the
county, 604; certifies to a copy
of a bill of sale of a negro, 617 ;
letter of col. Bayley to, 642 ; of
Samuel Loudon to, 643 ; notary
public, 674, 678; col. Maloom
advises him that the enemy
have abandoned White Plains,
11. 13 ; mentioned, 48 ; disburse-
ments by, 129 ; requested to for-
ward clothing for the troops,
174; letter of commissary Henry
to, 183.
Mackey, Benjamin, 1. 124.
Mackey, Charles, 1. 28.
Mackey, Charles, Jr., 1. 28.
Mackey, David, 1. 28.
Mackey, John, i. 28.
Mackey, Juryau, 1. 28, 137.
Mackey, Samuel, 1. 28.
Mackie, George, 1. 60.
MoKillip, Ann, 1. 87.
McKindly, Daniel, 1. 26.
MoKlnny, Charles, 11. 346.
MoKlnuey, James, ii. 345.
McKinney, Juo., petition of, i. 131.
McKinney, William, ii. 337. (See
McKenny.)
McKiussey, John, i. 30, 66; per-
suades people to join the Brit-
ish, 11. 102.
McKinster, John, ii. 47.
McKinster, Thomas, 11. 47.
McKlnstry, captain, 1. 603.
McKlnstry, David, ii. 192.
McKinstry, John, 1. 24, 119, 207.
Makke, Thomas, 1. 25.
McKlean, Cornelius, 1. 274.
McKlebray, Daniel, 1. 66.
McKnight, doctor, hospital-sur-
geon, i. 578.
McKnight, George, 1. 68, 141, 222.
McKrackan, John, prisoner at
Hackinsack, 1. 498.
Mackrel, Henry, i. 8.
MaokrlU, Richard, 1. 73.
MoLane, Catharine, 1. 290.
McLaughlin, Bernard, ii. 357.
McLaugtlln, Patrick, 1. 14.
McLaughlin, William, 1. 14. (See
McClocklin,)
McLean, , 1. 280.
McLean, colonel Allen, arrives at
New York, 1. 583 ; gone to Eng-
land, 634; in New York, 673; re-
ports that 25,000 Russians are
destined for Boston, 674 ; going
to Canada, 875.
McLean, Daniel, 11. 339.
McLean, doctor Donald, 1. 340;
summoned before the commit-
tee on conspiracies, 369.
McLean, John, 1. 30; bill of, for
conveying dispatches from gen
Gates to gen. Clinton, 580.
McLean, Neal, 1. 19.
McLean, Peter, 1. 259; a shoema-
ker, employed in carrying re-
cruits on board the man-of-war,
344 ; a tory ordered arrested, 351 ;
David Mathews disavows, 335,
358, 357. (See McKlean.)
McLees, James, i. 72.
MoLeod, Donald, oSeis to raise a
company of Scotch Highland-
ers for the continental service,
1. 99, 100.
McLeod, captain Norman, 71st
regiment, sent prisoner to
Kingston, 1. 337.
MoLeod, lieutenant Roderick,
sent prisoner to Kingston, 1. 337.
(See McCloud.)
McManus, John, 1. 145, 257.
McManus, William, 11. 348.
McMaron, Barnaby, confined for
sleeping on his post, 1. 485.
McMaster, Alexander, ii. 356.
McMaster, David, i. 124.
McMaster, James, i. 248.
McMln, David, i. 28.
McMuUen, Elicksander, 1. 79.
McMuUen, John, i. 66.
McMuUen, William, 1. 151.
McNeal, Daniel, i. 267.
McNeal, Edward, 1. 181.
McNeal, John, assoclator of Ul-
ster county, 1. 27.
McNeale, John, assoclator of
Charlotte county, 1. 86.
McNeall, John, lieutenant in the
Westchester county volunteers,
ii. 54.
McNeal, Mr., recommends lieu-
tenant Lawrence, 11. 8.
McNeall, William, 1. 72; com-
plains of col. Brinkerhoff for
seizing his salt, 490 ; petition of,
495.
McNeil, John, 1. 75, 270, 667.
McNlel, Archibald, 1. 175.
McNlel, Jacobus, i. 172.
McNight, Duncan, i. 291.
McOnulty, Daniel, 1. 290.
McPharson, John, 1. 287.
MoPherson, Duncan, exchanged,
ii. 364.
McPhey, Garrett, 1. 1S7.
MoQue, Patrick, i. 289.
McQueen, , 1. 68.
McQueen, John, 1. 203.
McQuin, Abraham, 1. 25.
McReady, Denis, 1. 270.
McRoberts, captain, commands
a schooner, i. 676, 677.
McVeaugh, Benjamin, 1. 5, 151.
McVeay, Daniel, i. 161.
McVioar, , 1.673, 674, 677.
McVlckar, Archibald, 1. 538.
McWaln, John, 1. 196.
MoWhorter, John, 1. 13.
Mo Williams, Ann, 1. 288.
McWlUiams, Thomas, 1. 287.
Mace, Jacob, 1. 8.
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Madison, Benjamlu, i. 50.
Maelore, James, i, 389.
Maffet, Alexander, il. Ml.
JIaffett, Samuel, 1. 12.
Mafud, John, petition of, II. 78;
mentioned, 138.
Magan, Henry, ii. 360.
Magee, James, 1. 51, 246, 324 ; rec-
ommends his brother for a com-
mission in the New York regi-
ment, li. 4, 20.
Magere, Joseph, 1. 496.
Magone, Jerlmiah, 1. 275.
Mahony, John, 11. 339.
Maiby, Jeremiah, 1. 485.
Main, Ezekiel, 1. 83.
Makdurmit. (See McDermott.)
Malcora (Malcolm), William, re-
quests permit to export provi-
sions, etc., to St. Eustatia, 1. 130 ;
major 2d New York independ-
ent battalion, 233, 242; elected
deputy from Charlotte CO., 305;
colonel, officers of his regiment,
317; referred to, 323; requested
to induce his men to continue
in the service, 548; sent to
Peekskill, 564; orders to, 565;
capt. Stewart to apply to, for
the pay of Allen Grant, 631;
asks payment for the loss of his
brigantine, 653 ; recommends
several officers for continental
service, ii. 13 ; referred to, 21, 27,
47.
Maldrem, James, i. 292.
Male, Jacob, 1. 290.
Malett, John, elected to N. Y. Pro-
vincial Congress, i. 101.
Maley, Abraham, i. 84.
Mallery, Ezekious, i. 155.
MaUett, George, i. 28.
Mallett, John, 11. 340.
Mallos, David, i. 290.
Mallows, Samuel, 1. 873.
Malyee, James, i. 172.
Mamakatlng, assooiators of, 1. 24 ;
militia officers of, 90, 119, 207;
committee of, 218 ; information
respecting designs of tories
near, ii. 68; census of, 363.
Mamaroneck, militia officers of,
i. 159; the British propose to
land near, 421 ; Rogers' rangers
take possession of, 518.
Man, colonel, a tory of Arlington,
I. 528, 529.
Man, George, 1. 6, 176, 263.
Man, Isaac, banished, Ii. 364.
Man, James, I. 185.
Mann, Peter, i. 11.
Mancius, William, i. 647.
Mandeville, David, I. 14; killed,
499.
MandiviUe, Francis, 1. 17, 143.
Mandevill, Henry, 1. 17, 655.
Mandevill, Jacob, 1. 17.
Maudivell, Yellis, Jr., i. 225.
Manfoort, Albert, i. 84.
Manfoort, John, 1. 84.
Manfort, Adrian, 1. 84.
Maning, Thadeus,'i. 70.
Manly, John, i. 155.
Manne, James, i. 5.
Mannell, Alexander, I. 7.
Mannel, Isaac. 1. 7.
Manneree, Abraham, 1. 183.
Manroe, David, i. 385. '
Mansen, Abraham, i. 290.
Mansfield, Peter, a slave, manu-
mitted, i. 650.
Mansfield, William, i. 67; ii. 194.
Mantou, Joshua, 1. 114.
Manumission of a tory's slave, i.
650.
Many, Barnabas, i. 14.
Mapes, Benjamin, i, 13, 379.
Mapes, Daniel, i. 13.
Mapes, David, i. 12.
Mapes, Henry, i. 14.
Mapes, Isaiah, 1. 13.
Mapes, James, i. 13, 61, 394.
Mapes, John, 1. 500.
Mapes, Jonathan, 1. 69.
Mapes, Joseph, 1. 61, 62, 393.
Mapes, Joseph (3d), i. 61.
Mapes, Lemuel, i. 408.
Mapes, Samuel, i. 13.
Mapes, Smith, 1. 13.
Mapes, Thomas, i. 13, 388.
Maps, Bethuel, i. 13.
Maps, John, i. 1,3.
Maracle, Wllhelmus, In jail, U.
114, 115. (See Market.)
Marbletown, delegates from, 1. 21 ;
committee of, 23, 189, 218 ; names
of associators in, 33 ; officers of
militia of, 151, 178; petition of
the militia of, 226, 267; lead
mines reported near, 280; re-
ferred to, li. 114 ; committee of,
disapprove of certain proceed-
ings of the council of safety,
175 ; census of, 363.
March, Abraham, 1. 40.
March, Jonathan, i. 40.
March, William, i. 132, 152.
Marchent, Abell, i. 70.
Marchant, Shubal, i. 399.
Marcius, Casparus, I. 35.
Mardin, David, I. 80.
Mardin, Godlob, I. 80.
Mardin, Hendrick, i. 80.
Mardin, Moses, i. 292.
Margeson, Gideon, 1. 284.
Marldet, Thomas, I. 315.
Mark, Isaac, i. 76.
Markel, Wil., petition of, ii. 130.
(^QQ Maracle ; Merkel.)
Markes, Aholyab, i. 72.
Markland, John, 1. 500.
Marks, George, ii. 353.
Marks, John, petition of, 1. 206.
Marlat, Gideon, 1. 124.
Marlatt, John, i. 86.
Marlin, Isaac, ii. 345.
Marlin, Lester, i. 288. (See Marl-
ling.)
Marr, James, I. 217.
Marquet, George, 1. 72.
Marquet, John, 1. 72.
Marquis of Granby, sign of an
inn in New York, 1. 211.
Marrlner, B. Wm., 1. 287, 292.
Marrlot, capt., commands sloop
Charlotte, 1. 128.
Marschalk, Cornelus, 1. 316.
Marschalok, Isaac, 1. 311, 315.
Marschalk, Joseph, applies for a
commission in the continental
service, i.SS; mentioned, ii. 46.
Marselis, Arent, 1. 647.
Iffarselis, Gisbert, 1. 65.
Marselis, Nicholas, i. 170.
Marselus, Garret, ii. 358.
Marsh, Daniel, i. 129.
Marsh, Isaiah, 1. 70.
Marsh, Jacob, i. 68.
Marsh, Joel, 1. 198 ; affidavit of, 11.
144.
Marsh, John, 1. 99.
Marsh, Joseph, i. 99, 198.
Marsh, Margaret, 1. 287, 288.
Marsh, Silas, i. 41, 70, 71.
Marsh, William, elected to N. Y.
Provincial Congress, i. 65, 66
mentioned, 86; colonel. Ii. 139.
Marshal, William, i. 13.
Marshall, Ammon, i. 618.
Marshall, lieutenant Elihu, Ii. 26,
39; adjutant, 34.
Marshall, Francis, 1, 171, 246.
Marshall, John, i. 292, 677.
Marshall, Nehemlah, i. 105, 107.
Marshall, Zaccheus, i. 142, 164.
Marshel, Joseph, I. 410, 619.
Manton, Ephralm, 1. 181, 186. 466
Marston, James, 1. 18.
Marston, John, i. 538.
Marthers, Ebenezer, i. 63.
Martin, Abraham, i. 99.
Martin, Azariah, i. 14, 309.
Martin, David, i. 28.
Martin, Donald, taken prisoner,
i. 337.
Martin, James, i. 98, 152.
Martin, John, assoclator of New
York, i. 86.
Martin, John, of Queens county,
i. 184, 217.
Martin, John, bombardier in col.
Lamb's artillery, II. 339.
Martin, gov. Joslah, confiscates
the sloop Joseph, 1. 296, 298; re-
quests permission for his wife
and family to go on board the
British fleet, 457.
Martin, Matthew, 1. 99.
Martin, Mrs,, i. 583.
Martin, Moses, 1. 106; lieutenant,
li. 36, 38, 42 ; captain, 44, 45.
Martin, doctor Samuel, i. 202, 235,
340, 341 ; a Queens county tory,
346; examination of, 349; sum-
moned before the committee
on conspiracies, 353; admitted
to parole, 365; certificate given
to, Ibid.
Martin, Thomas, 1. 83 ; petition of,
ii. 168.
Martin, William, i. 5, 28, 137, 470 ;
li. 44, 142; lieutenant, 30, 31, 38, 43.
Martine, Daniel, 1. 7.
Martine, Jeremiali, 1. 7.
Martine, John, assoclator of
Dutohess county, 1. 7.
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Marline, John, of Westchester, i.
535; deposition of, 536.
Martlin, Hester, i. 287.
Martling, Daniel, i. 159; lieuten-
ant, his evidence in the case of
colonel TIaninian, 429; men-
tioned, 4.36; ii. 37.
Marvery, Peter, evidence of, li.
87.
Marvin, Benjamin, 1. 37, 105, 236,
302, 386; returns the number of
men he has enlisted, 272; adju
tant, 331 ; petition and services
of, 563 ; recommended for a lieu-
tenancy, il. 4 ; referred to, 8, 47 ;
recommended for re-appoint-
ment, 20 ; 2d lieutenant, 32, 42, 50,
164.
Marvin, Ebenezer, chairman of
committee of Saratoga, i. 236.
Marvin, Elihu, i. 14, 57, 145, 147,
211,309; letter of, on short and
long enlistments, 241; chair-
man of the committee of Corn-
vrall, 309, 334, 653; chairman of
the committee of Orange co.,
655 ; li. 112.
Marvin, Elihu, Jr., i. 14.
Marvin, Ephraim, i. 57, 312, 386,
387 ; evidence of, against Brook-
haven lories, 330.
Marvin, James, i. 177.
Marvin, Jededlah, i. 46, 57, 386.
Marvin, Jesse, 1. 14, 500.
Marvin, John, 1. 13, 46, 57, 185, 216,
386, 496, 500.
Marvin, Joseph, ii.31, 42; surgeon.
44.
Marvin, Malthew, 1. 46, 57.
Marvin, Moses, i. 57.
Marvin, Nathan, i. 14, 145.
Marvin, Seth, i. 14, 57, 147, 241, 385;
captain, muster roll of his com-
pany, 500.
Marvin, lieutenant Seth, ii. 15.
Maryland, trade of, to be restrict-
ed, i. 1; commissioners for the
regulation of prices from, li. 56.
Maryland, sloop of war, near City
Island, 11. 119.
Masavel, George, 1. 224.
Masavit, George, ii. 46.
Mash, Ephrim, 11. 357.
Mash, col. Joseph, cash paid to,
1.483.
Mason, sergeant Elijah, ii. 141;
affidavit of, 148.
Mason, James, 1. 343; examina-
tion of, 344 ; reports bounty of-
ferred by gov. Tryon to recruits,
336; mentioned, 373, 423.
Mason, John, prisoner, 1. 425.
Mason, rev. John, requests a
chaplaincy, 11. 4, 19, 46 ; recom-
mended to be appointed chap-
lain, 7; chaplain to the 3d
battalion, 9; letter of, to Robert
Harper, 18.
Mason, Peter, 1. 71.
Mason, Richard, 1. 186.
Mason, Thomas, 1. 291 ; keeper of
the Highlander tavern in New
York, resorted to by torles,
3M ; a tory, 351.
Massachusetts, orders to seize
and convey to England several
persons in, 1. 2; the sword
drawn against, 4 ; paper manu-
factured in, 89; application to
transport goods from New York
to, 303; troops of, plunder In-
habitants of Westchester oo.,
536; bills of, counterfeited, ii.
91; Joseph Aplin practices law
in, 362.
Massey, Charles, 1. 210; petition
of, 296.
Massey, Samuel, 1. 210; petition
of, 296.
Hasten, Abraham, 1. 30.
Masten, Benjamin, 1. 30, 31.
Masten, Cornelius, 1. 31, 122.
Masten, Cornells B., 1. 29.
Masten, Epheralm, quartermas-
ter, 11. 54.
Masten, Ezeklel, 1. 31.
Masten, Henry, i. 31.
Masten, Jobannis, 1. 32.
Masten, Johannis B., 1. 29.
Masten, Johannis C, 1. .30.
Masten, Robert, 1. 36 ; 11. 169.
Masten, Samuel, i. 29.
Master, James, i. 11.
Master of the rolls, James Jaun-
cey, i, 555.
Masters, Richard, ii. 77, 78.
Matatucte, torles at, i. 62.
Materstock, Adam, i. 32.
Materstock, Dledrick, 1. 32.
Materstock, Jacob, 1. 32.
Materstock, Johannis, 1. 32.
Materstock, William, 1. 32.
Mather, Increse, 1. 10.
Mather, William, 1. 487.
Mathers, commodore, commands
a schooner on Lake Champlain,
1.286.
Mathers, Edward, 1. 396.
Mathers, Nathaniel, i. 11.
Mathews, David, I. 341, 423 ; war-
rant for the arrest of, 347 ; ar-
rested, ibid.; examination of,
354; torles communicate with,
356 ; gets money from gov. Try-
on to pay in New York, 363;
goes on board the ship Dutchess
of Gordon, 372 ; imprisoned, 373 ;
mayor of New York, 11. 84.
Matlack, White, i. 267.
Matthewman, William, 1. 107;
lieutenant, 11. 29, 36, 38, 41, 42.
Matthews, Araasa, 1. 18.
Matthews, Ellas, I. 59, 235.
Matthews, Ezeklel, 1. 182, 216.
Matthews, James, 1. 14, 202; war-
rant to arrest, 352; declaration
and bond of, 366.
Matthews, Joel, 1. 198.
Matthews, John, 11. 802.
Matthews, Obad, 1. 70.
Matthews, Richard, 1. 184, 215.
Matthews, Samuel, 1. 10.
Matthews, Timothy, 1. 59, 415.
Matthews, Vincent, 1. 14.
Matthies, Jesse, 1. 151.
Mattln, John, 1. 26.3.
Mauer, Johannes, 1. 80.
Maul, Jacob, 1. 81.
Maxam, Benjamin, 1. 70.
Maxfleld, John, I. 77.
May, Daniel, I. 75.
May, George, 1. 212.
May, Hendrlck, 11. 346.
May, John, i. 74, 212.
May, Mr., 1. 576.
Maybe, Frederick, 1. 141.
Maybe, Simon, 1. 141. (See Mabie.)
Mayer,_ Henry, 1. 124.
Mayers, Abraham, 1. 8.
Mayers, Cobas, 1. 8.
Mayers, Garlt, 1. 7.
Mayers, Jacob, i. 7,
Mayers, John, i. 8.
Mayhew, Levi, i. 75.
Maylack, John, I. 498.
Maynard, Isaiah, 1. 632.
Maynema, Cornelius, 1. 73. (See
Mlnema.)
Mayo, Ebenezer, 1. 75.
Mayo, Elijah, 1. 70.
Mayson, Richard, 1. 217.
Mead (Meed), Daniel, 1. 75.
Mead, Elisha, 1. 74.
Mead, Isaac, i. 137, 315.
Mead, Isaiah, 1. 75.
Mead, James, 1. 69, 155; li. 140.
Mead, Jehial, i. 74, 127, 497.
Mead, Job, i. 75, 136.
Mead, John, i. 8, 69, 75.
Mead, Jonathan, i. 69.
Mead, Joshua, i. 470.
Mead, King, 1. 75.
Mead, lieutenant-colonel, ii. 133,
155, 157, 158, 179.
Mead, Nathaniel, i. 68, 69, 142, 154.
Mead, Titus, i. 67.
Mead, William, 1. 248 ; lieutenant,
478; U. 35; captain, 54.
Mead (Meed), Dr> William, certi-
ficate of qualifications of, i. 434 ;
recommended to be surgeon to
Cortlandt's regiment, U. 8 ; sur-
geon, 9.
Mealy, Casparus, 1. 263.
Mears, John, i. 70.
Measam, George, commissary, of
clothing for the northern army,
letter of, 1. 558.
Mecheau. (See jVIc7i«ou.)
Medagh, James, 1. 83.
Medcalf, William, 1. 299.
Medlar, Arie, 1. 78.
Medlar, Johannis, ordered to be
arrested, 1. 195 ; examination of,
Ibid.
Medler, (Christopher, 11. 341.
Medlass, Mr., In Jail In New York,
1.358.
Meeker, John, 1. 6.
Meeker, Stephen, I. 85.
Meeks, Edward, recommended
for a commission, 11. 13 ; captain,
27,28; lieutenant, 37; mention-
ed, 47.
Meeks, captain J., 11. 27.
Meesle, Johannes, 1. 203.
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Meflin, colonel, Alexander Mon-
crieffe complains of the provost
marshal to, 1. 292.
Mehanny, Cain, 1. 12.
Meioks, Phlneas, 1. 497.
Mekemson, James, 1. 33.
Meker, Benjamin, 1. 10.
Mellous, Jacob, Jr., 1. 68.
Melious, William, 1. 67.
Mellham, Coonrad, 1. 69.
Melham, John, 1. 68.
Mellows, David H., 1. 315.
Melony, John, i. 73.
Melyee, Durnee, i. 28.
Menema. (See Minema.)
Menthorn. (See Mintlwrii.)
Menzles, Alexander, 1. 667.
Menzles, Thomas, petitions to be
exchanged, ii. 361; petition of,
gi-anted, 362.
Mercer, Archibald, bond of; 1. 337 ;
mentioned, 371.
Mercer, general, killed, 1. 583 ; the
British speak respectfully of,
671.
Mercer & Ramsey, Messrs., 1. 433.
Merchant, John, i. 70.
Merchants of New York, petition
of, 1. 118.
Merckill, Henry, Jr., 1. 149.
Meritches, names of heads of
families of, i. 378, 379.
Merkel, Benjamin, 1. 27, 276.
Merkel, Elias, i. 26; 11. 186.
Merkel, Joliannis, t. 33.
Merkell, , ii. 114.
Merkell, William, his son joins a
party of tories, 11. 114; encour-
ages men to join the enemy,
129 ; and others, released by
order of the council of safety,
173.
Merkle, Barent, i. 26; 11. 186.
Merkle, Frederick, 1. 34
Merlin, sloop-of-war, 1. 419.
Meronie, sergeant Florence, 11.
356.
Merrifleld, William,!. 68; exami-
nation of, ii. 193.
Merrill, Thomas, 1. 122, 146.
Merrit, Caleb, 1. 119, 137, 159, 632.
Merritt, David, i. 29.
Merritt, Ebenezer, 1. 68.
Merritt, Gabriel, 1. 28.
Merritt, George, i. 19.
Merritt, Humphrey, i. 29; 11. 80,
173.
Merritt, James, 1. 28.
Merritt, Joseph, 1. 83.
Merritt, Joslah, 1. 29.
Merritt, Kaleb, i. 28.
Merritt, Thomas, i. 28, 79.
Merrit, Robert, 1. 471.
Merrit, Samuel, 1. 29, 40, 188, 341 ;
a tory prisoner, 455.
Merit, Stephen, 1. 79.
Merry, John, 1. 233.
MersalUe, Nicholas, 1. 502.
Mersereau, Jacob, 1. 274.
Merveriok, Peter R., 1. 129.
Meslck, John, evidence of, 11. 206.
Mesler, Abraham, an ofla.cer in
colonel Lasher's regiment, 1.
153; of New York, 270; lieuten-
ant, 11. 27.
Mesler, John, 1. 270.
Messesque, news of the enemy's
Intentions in Canada received
from, 1. 641.
Messenger, Samuel, i. 182, 271.
Messer, sergeant Samuel, 11. 141.
Metcalf, midshipman William,
petition of, to gen. Washing-
ton, i. 293; examination of, 418;
report on petition of, 539.
Metcalf, Mr., of Messesque, con-
fined by gen. Carlton at Mon-
treal, i. 641.;
Metune, Cornelius, 1. 500.
Meusler, , 1. 223.
Meyer, Benjamin, 1. 31, 32.
Meyer, Christian, 1. 31; 11. 72.
Meyer, Hendrious, I. 30.
Meyer, Jesaias, 1. 31.
Meyer, Johannes, i. 9, 31, 32.
Meyer, Peter J., i. 32.
Meyer, Petrus, 1. 31.
Meyer, Petrus Low, 1. 31.
Meyer, Samuel, 1. 31.
Meyer, Stephanus, I. 32.
Meyer, Tenuis, 1. 32.
Meyer, Tobias, 1. 31, 32.
Meyer, William, i. 31.
Meyer, William J., 1. 32.
Meyers. (See Mier ; Myers.)
Mieheau, Paul, elected delegate
to N. Y. Provincial Congress,
i. 42 ; signs association, 86 ; men-
tioned, 107.
Michel, Andres, 1. 80.
Middagh, Abraham, 1. 35, 227; to-
ries stop at the house of, ii. 113 ;
deposition against, 128; under
sentence of death, 165.
Middagh, Ephralm, 1. 6.
Middagh, George, 1. 34, 227.
Middagh, Gloudy, 1. 26.
Middagh, Jacob, recruits men for
the British, Ii. 113, 114; court-
martialed, 122; sentenced to be
hanged, 125; deposition against,
128 ; employed by gen. Howe to
get recruits for the king's army,
135; petitions for a reprieve,
160; petition rejected, ibid.
Middagh, Johannis, i. 35, 227.
Middagh, John, complaint
against, ii. 35.
Middagh, Jores, i. 83.
Mlddaghs, Martin, 1. 34, 227. (See
Medagh.)
Mlddlebrooks, Hezekiah, 1. 324.
Middletown, Frederick Philips a
prisoner at, 540.
Midler, Chrlstophel, 1. 31.
Midler, John, 1. 79.
Mier, William, 11. 46.
Mighell, Asahell, I. 98.
Mlghtagh, Mr., sachem of the
Esopus Indians, 11. 94.
Milborn, John, 1. 248.
Milborn, Robert, 1. 248.
Mlldeberger, Oliver, 1. 143, 153.
Miles, Thomas, ii. 350.
Milford (Conn.), exchanged pris-
oners landed at, I. 681.
Milham, Jacob, i. 81.
Milham, Lawrence, 1. 81.
Milham, Simon, 1. 81.
Military officers to be appointed
by the council, 1. 553.
Militia, of
Albany county, 1. 169, 245.
Amenla, 1. 135, 136, 142.
Ballston, i. 175.
Bedford, i. 159, 241.
Beekmaus, 1. 230.
Black Creek, I. 222.
Blooming Grove, 1. 146.
Brattleborough, i. 330.
Brookhaven, 1. 44, 45, 46, 47, 129,
133, 134.
Canajohary, 1. 123, 149.
Cantshook, 1. 202.
Cekakate, i. 236.
Charlotte oo., i. 147, 148, 222. '
Charlotte precinct, 1. 136, 142, 164.
Chester, 1. 144.
Clarkstown, 1. 224.
Claverack, 1. 172, 173.
Coram, 1. 272.
Cornwall, i. 160, 257, 272.
Cortlandt manor, i. 158.
Ooshecton, 1. 207.
Coxackey, 1. 174.
Cowneck, 1. 257.
Cumberland co., 1. 198, 230.
Drowned lands, i. 144.
Duanesburgh, 1. 176.
Dutchess CO., 1. 83, 84, 85, 121, 127,
132, 135, 140, 142, 164, 248, 250, 257,
335 ; called out, ii. 60.
Eastchester, 1. 158, 257.
Eastham.pton, i. 244.
Florida, 1. 144, 231, 251, 285.
Flushing, i. 335.
Fordham and West Farms,
petition to be a separate
company, i. 135; officers of,
169.
FuUam, i. 230.
Germanflatts, 1. 125, 149.
Goshen, i. 144, 150, 157, 164, 231, 282,
285.
Granville, 1. 222.
Groote, Imboght, 1. 174.
Guilford, I. 230.
Halfmoon, 1. 175.
Halifax, 1. 230.
Hanover, i. 38, 163, 227, 255, 335.
Harrisons, 1. 159, 212.
Haverstraw, i. 224, 225.
Hoosack, i. 176.
Huntington, 1. 134, 138, 209, 231
Hurley, 1. 193.
Jamaica, 1. 186, 271.
Klnderhook, 1. 172.
Kings county, 1. 147, 261, 294, 431.
King's district, 1. 172.
Klngsland, 1. 125, 149.
Kingston, 1. 177.
King street, 1. 225.
Livingston manor, i. 173.
Mamacattlng, 1. 207.
Mamaroneck, 1. 159.
Marbletown, 1. 151, 178, 226, 268.
Digitized by Microsoft®
438
INDEX.
Militia — (continued).
Minisinck, i. 160.
Mohawk, 1. 124, 149.
Newburgh, i. 38, 123, 431.
New Marlborough, 1. 38, 137.
New Pallz, 1. 139, 144, 178, 194.
New Rochelle, 1. 1S8.
New Windsor, i. 143, 159, 162.
New York, 1. 129, 143, 162, 163, 223,
225.
North castle, 1. 159, 222.
Northeast, i. 140, 442, 154.
Orange county, i. 138, 144, 145,
211, 264, 558; called out, 11. 60.
Orangetown, 1. 188, 251, 262, 363.
Palatine, i. 124, 149.
Pawlings (Pauldings), 1. 132, 152,
164.
Pelham, 1. 158.
Philipsburgh, i. 158, 159, 179.
Poohaok, i. 144.
Pond, 1. 144, 224.
Poughkeepsie, i. 132.
Poundrldge, 1. 159.
Putney, i. 230.
Renselaerswyck, 1. 170, 171.
Rhinebeck, i. 132, 140, 113.
Rochester, 147, 178, 218, 275.
Rumbout, i. 140.
Rye, 1. 159.
Salem, i. 159, 205.
Saratoga, 1. 175, 236.
Scarsdale, i. 159, 208.
Schaghtekocke, i. 176.
Schenectady, 1. 170.
Bchoharry, i. 176.
Shawangunk, i. 218.
Smithtown, 1. 134, 138, 278.
Southampton, i. 243.
Southeast, i. 132, 152.
Southend (Orange co.), i. 558.
Southold, i. 133.
Staten island, i. 274.
Suffolk county, 1. 61, 134, 235; re-
turn of the battalion of, 120 ;
return of the first regiment
In, 277; return of col. Smith's
regiment of minute men in,
312; the 3d battalion of, or-
dered to lay down arms and
take the oath of allegiance to
the king, 471.;
Tarry town, i. 179.
Tryon county, 1. 123, 149.
Ulster county, i. 38, 119, 121, 133,
177, 193, 219, 245, 294 ; called out,
11. 60.
Wallkill, 1. 144, 161, 165, 193.
Warwick, i. 144, 231, 251.
Wantage, i. 144.
Wawayauda, 1. 144.
Westchester county, 1. 122, 158,
169, 237, 251; Westchester,
Dutchess, Ulster and Orange
called out, 11. 60.
Westfarms, i. 169.
Westminster, 1. 230.
Whiteplains, i. 1.59, 208, 239.
Yonkero, i. 122, 158, 209.
(See Regiments.)
Militia, receive only pay and pro-
visions, ii. 112.
Milk, Job, i. 76.
Mill, grist, exemption claimed for
a man attending a, i. 605 ; full-
ing, exemption requested for
the persons attending, 680.
(See Fowder Mill.)
Millar, Jededlah, i. 283.
Millar, John, of Fulham, 1. 204.
Millar, Nicholas, 1. 30.
Millar, Peter, lories sworn at the
house of, 11. 193.
Mille, "Uriah, 1. 402.
Milled, Philip, 1. 309.
MlUelard, Robert, 1. 98.
Milleman, Weight, i. 76.
Miller, Aaron, i. 16, 145.
Miller, Abraham, 1. 56, 401.
Miller, Adam, 1. 15.
Miller, Amos, 1. 17, 500.
Miller, Ananias, i. 56, 401.
Miller, Andrew, 1. 11, 45, 47, 247,
290, 381.
Miller, Anthony, 1. 159, 208, 471.
Miller, Barnet, li. 350.
Miller, Benjamin, 1. 16, 619.
Miller, Burnet, i. 55, 400.
Miller, Charles, i. 315.
Miller, Chrlstean, i. 80.
Miller, captain, ii. 77.
Miller, Cornelius, i. 81, 184, 215;
11. 192.
Miller, Daniel, i. 16, 618.
Miller, Daniel Isaac, 1. 639.
Miller, David, 1. 12, 16, 55, 56, 401,
404.
Miller, doctor, recommended for
surgeon to colonel Drake's regi-
ment, 1. 247.
Miller, Ebenezer, 1. 45, 134, 277, 618.
Miller, Eleazer, 1. 55, 401.
Miller, Ellas, 1. 25.
Miller, Elijah, i. 222, 470.
Miller, Ellsha, 1. 56, 404.
Miller, Ellick, i. 315.
Miller, Ezeklel, 1. 56.
Miller, Francis, i. 16.
Miller, Garit, i. 16, 73, 145.
MlUe'r, George, 1. 56, 404.
Miller, Gulielmus, i. 403.
Miller, Gurdon, 1. 55.
Miller, Hannah, 1. 402, 404.
Miller, Henry, 1. 56, 77, 80, 124, 183,
267.
Miliar, Rosea, i. 204.
Miller, Hunting, i. 55.
Miller, Isaac, i. 204, 246.
Miller, Jacob, i. 56, 72, 124, 403, 619.
Miller, James, assoclator for
Orange county, i. 12, 13, 16 ; lieu-
tenant in the West Orange regi-
ment, 144.
Miller, lieutenant James, 1 159,
241, 426, 427 ; Ii. 12, 26, 34, 38, 39, 49 ;
In the 3d battalion, 52.
Miller, James, private in captain
Daniel Mills' company, 1. 115.
Miller, James, a tory, exchanged,
11. 364.
Miller, James, Jr., 1. 212, 470.
Miller, Jason, 1. 55.
Miller, Jasper, 1. 290.
Miller, Jeremiah, 1. 55, 401.
Miller, Jeremiah C, appointed
ensign in Van Schaack's regi-
ment, ii. 8; mentioned, 49.
Miller, Jesse, 1. 159.
Miller, Johannes, 1. 31, 80, 82, 246,
248.
Miller, John, assoclator of Orange
county, 1. 12, 16.
Miller, John, assoclator of Suffolk
county, 1. 55; lieutenant, 244;
of Easthampton, 403.
Miller, John, of Poughkeepsie,
refuses to sign association, 1. 78,
83.
Miller, John (Cortland Manor), a
tory, i. 485; concerned in a plot,
667.
Miller, John, a deserter, ii. 346.
Mlller,John, Jr., 1. 55, 120.
Miller, John G., i. 72.
Miller, Jonathai*, i. 25, 56.
Miller, Joseph, 1. 16, 404.
Miller, Joshua, 1. 16, 499.
Miller, Lewis, i. 115, 619.
Miller, Lyon, i. 159, 188.
Miller, Matthew, 11. 141.
Miller, Moses, 1. 25.
Miller, Nathan, Jr., 1. 56.
Miller, Obadiah, 1. 619.
Miller, Peleg, i. 56.
Miller, Philip, i. 15, 82, 85,260; II.
72, 73.
Miller, Richard, i. 47. 381.
Miller, Robert, 1. 16, 469.
Miller, Samuel, i. 68, 248, 471 ; 11.
341.
Miller, widow Sarah, 1. 401.
Miller, Stephen C, ii. 192.
Miller, Thomas, 1. 85.
Miller, judge Thomas W., taken
by the enemy, ii. 64.
Miller, Timothy, i. 47, 381. 404.
Miller, Titus, i. 632.
Miller Uriah, 1. 50, 56, 415.
Miller, William, assoclator of
Orange county, 1. 17.
Miller, William, assoclator of
Broolihaven, 1. 45; elector, 186;
signs the declaration in favor
of the measures of the conti-
nental congress, 216; mention-
ed, 381.
Miller, William, of Westchester,
1. 64 ; of the committee of West-
chester county, 212, 241, 453, 455,
456, 564 ; member of the com-
mittee for Harrison's precinct,
237, 632 ; money for prisoners of
war paid to, ii. 129.
Miller, William, of Bedford, en-
lists, i. 115 ; goes on a scout, il. 77.
Miller, William, of Hanover, pre-
sent at the election of a 1st lieu-
tenant of a company com-
manded by captain William
Jackson, i. 255.
Miller, William, a New York
liquor dealer, i. 290.
Miller, William (Cortland man-
or), a tory, 1. 485.
Miller, Zephanlah, 1. 115, 470;
lieutenant, appointment of, 453.
INDEX.
439
Miller, widow Zeruiah, 1. 401.
MlUigan, captain, 11. 120, 126.
Milligan, Jamas, 1. 164, 227, 265.
MUligan, Nathaniel, 1. 38, 238.
Milligan, Robert, i. 25, 52.
Millington, John, i. 65.
Mills, Alexander, 11. 359.
Mills, Amos, 1. 447, 655.
Mills, Andrew, i. 187.
Mills, Caleb, examination of, 1.
447.
Mills, captain Daniel, 1. 105, 108,
115: 11. 38, 41, 43.
Mills, Daniel, Jr., 1. 619.
Mills, David, i. 19, 472; 11. 113.
Mills, Henry, i. 84.
Mills, Hope, 1. 18, 186, 216.
Mills, Increas, i. 83.
Mills, Isaac, i. 54, 399.
Mills, Israel, 1. 54.
Mills, Jacob, 1. 53, 134, 138, 399.
Mills, James, 1. 115.
Mills, Jededlah, 1. 54.
Mills, John, 1. 49, 182, 271, 469, 471 ;
ii. 237.
Mills, Jonas, i. 54, 134, 399.
Mills, Jonathan, i. 53, 399.
Mills, Joseph, 1. 618.
Mills, Joshua, 1. 182, 215; exam-
ination of, 447; referred to, 11.
127.
Mills, Josiah, i. 618.
MiUs, Nathaniel, 1. 28, 182; exam-
ination of, 447.
Mills, Obadiah, 1. 185, 215, 346.
Mills, Peter, i. 10, 217; examina-
tion of, 454.
Mills, Robart, i. 84.
Mills, Samuel, 1. 54, 84, 217, 399.
Mills, rev. Samuel, 1. 018.
Mills, Silas, Jr., i. 17.
Mills, Timothy, i. 53, 399.
Mills, William, 1. 54.
Mills, Zacharlah, i. 653.
Mills, Zebediah, cash paid to, for
removing military stores out of
New York, 1. 483; mentioned,
618.
Mills, Zephaniah, i. 619.
Mills, Zophar, i. 54, 398.
Millspaugh, John, li. 339.
Milner, John, 1. 340.
Miltenburger, John, 1. 315.
Miltmore, Jacob, 1. 74.
Minderse, Johannis, 1. 218.
Minderse, lieutenant Peter, i. 33.
Mine (mines), lead, reports on, 1.
203, 279; explored, 307; In Dutch-
ess county, explored, 323, 407;
at Little nine partners, 424 ; at
Great nine partners, ii. 97, 101,
103, 103; at the Mohawk river,
107; at Rochester, 108; at New
Canaan, 110.
Minema, Daniel, ii. 38; surgeon,
351.
Miner, George, i. 74.
Minerva, brigantlne, built in
New Jersey, 1. 328.
Miiiisinck, names of the signers
of the general association In,
1. 6; officers of militia In, 160.
Minkalaer, Harmon, 1. 29.
Minkelaer, Josias, 1. 33.
Minisee, Richard, banished from
Albany, ii. 364.
Minor, John, 1. 645, 646.
Min thorn, captain, 1. 212; 11. 77.
Mintliorn, John, i. 251.
MInthorn, Mangle, i. 129, 163, 289 ;
petition of, 322.
Misenor (Mysner), Coenrad,
court-martialed, 11. 121; sen-
tenced to be hanged, 125 ; peti-
tions tor pardon, 162, 163.
Mising, Noah, 1. 196.
Mlsner, Peter, i. 34.
Mitchell, , captain in Mal-
com's regiment, ii. 27.
Mitchell, Andrew, major of the
Halfmoon and Balls ton militia,
i. 175; sits on court-martial, 11.
196.
Mitchell, Henry, i. 129, 153.
Mitchell, Hugh, 1. 65.
Mitchell, James, i. 15, 267.
Mitchell, John, 1. 81, 183.
Mitchell, Joseph, ii. 353.
Mitchell, Mehitabel, i. 417.
Mitchell, Merten, ii. 347.
Mitchell, Mr,, colonel Malcom
sends dispatches by, ii. 13.
Mitchell, Nathan, 1. 207.
Mitchell, Robert, i. 181.
Mitchell, Thomas, 1. 181, 257.
Mitchell, Uriah, 1. 181; employed
as post-rider, 467.
Mitchell, Vinant, ii. 356.
Mitchell, William, i. 19, 70.
Maobites, a strong guard to be
placed over the tories until they
have passed through the land
of the, i. 513.
Moberry, Anning, 1. 52.
Mocre, Henry, Jr., i. 63.
Moffatt, Isaac, i. 15.
Moffatt, John, i. 15, 159.
MoiFatt, lieutenant, Malcom's
regiment, 11. 27.
Moflfatt, Samuel, 1. 14.
Moffatt, Thomas, i. 13, 14, 43, 147,
160; transmits returns of offi-
cers of minute men, 189; clerk
of Orange county, 189, 237, 309;
clerk of committee of Cornwall,
334.
Moffatt, major Thomas, 1. 470.
Moffatt, Walter, i. 226.
Moffatt, William, 1. 15, 145.
Mofflt, John, arrested, li. 75. (See
Mufat.)
Mogar, Christopher, 1. 47, 48, 57,
379.
Moger, Arthur, 1. 47, 48, 385.
Moger, Isaiah, 1. 46, 57, 386.
Moger, John, i. 48.
Moger, Lemuel, 1. 46, 47, 497.
Moger, Theophilas, i. 19.
Mohawk, officers of the militia
regiment of, 1. 124, 149.
Mohawk river, settlements on,
threatened to be burned, 1. 190 ;
invasion of, expected, 520 ; lead
mine at, 11. 107.
Mohr, Christian, 1. 80.
Mohrr, Phillip, 1. 80.
Molasses, price of, 1. 590.
Moncrlffe, Alexander, complains
of the provost-marshal, 1. 292 ;
resigns the office of jailer in
New York, 299; recommends
Daniel Goldsmith for the office,
311.
Monell, James, Jr., 1. 248.
Monfoort, Albert, i. 83.
Monfort, Cornelius, 1. 186.
Monfoort, Garret, 1. 461.
Monfoort, Peter, cash for the sup-
port of the New York poor at
Flshkill, paid to, 1. 483.
Monfort, William, 1. 186, 217.
Monier, John, ordered to be dis-
armed, i. 304 ; prisoner at Hart-
ford, 450.
Monnel, lieutenant, 11. 37.
Monnels (Munnel), James, Sr.,
1. 248 ; elected 2d lieutenant, 335.
Monk, John, 1. 32.
Monrow, David, i. 408.
Monson, George, 1. 159.
Montaine, John, i, 181, 315.
Montange, Mary, i. 288.
Montanie, Jacobus, 1. 31.
Montanye, Benjamin, i. 573.
Montanye, Catharine, 1. 290.
Montgomerle, privateer, captures
ship Charlotte, 1. 418.
itontgomery, Alexander, i. 10.
Montgomery, John, 1. 28, 439.
Montgomery, Richard, member
of the N. Y. Provincial Con-
gress, i. 67, 86 ; of the committee
to Inquire into the complaint
of captain Baker, 101 ; appoints
Ezeklel Cooper captain, 11. 547;
brigadier-general, capt. John
Visscher serves under, 22 ; ap-
points Samuel Sackett captain,
29; major-general, his arrange-
ment of officers in Canada, 37 ;
petitions of Robert R. Living-
ston, executor of, 364 ; report on
that petition, 366.
Montgomery, Robert, 1. 32. (See
MunguTnery.)
Montgomery, census of town of,
ii. 363.
Montreal, prisoners brought to,
i. 286; German troops arrive
from Quebec at, 472; general
Frazer In command at, 633;
capt. Jno. Visscher at the re-
duction of, 11. 22 ; full of regular
troops, 196.
Montressure, captain, 1. 495.
Montross, David, i. 158.
Monyon, Isaac, i. 36.
Moo, Isaac, 1. 468.
Moodle, Andrew, adjutant, taken
prisoner, allowance to the wife
of, i. 163 ; lieutenant, taken pris-
oner at Quebec, petition of, 440 ;
captain, return of men in the
company of, 11. 340.
Mooer, Simon, 1. 60.
Moon, Hendrlck, 1. 81.
440
INDEX.
Moon, John, i. 73.
Moon, Bobert, i. 82,
Mooney, William, ii. SOI.
Moor, Elliphalet, il. 340.
Moore, , Ii. 48.
Moore, Benjamin, 1. 64, 182, 267,
394.
Moore, ensign Cadmiel, 11. 38.
Moore, Cadwallader. appointed
ensign In N. Y. continentals, 1.
426, 427 ; mentioned, Ii. 9.
Moore, Calvin, 1. 49, 392.
Moore, Charles, 11. 346.
Moore, Daniel, 1. 59, 415.
Moore, David, i. 12.
Moore, Fairbanks, i. 458.
Moore, Hennery, i. 58, 228, 389, 412.
Moore, Israel, i. 63.
Moore, Jacob, i. 80, 287.
Moore, James, associator of
Orange county, 1. 15.
Moore, James, associator of Suf-
folk county, i. 64.
Moore, James, lieutenant In the
1st (or Lasher's) New York bat-
talion, i. 143, 153, 223.
Moore, James, of Cherry Valley,
petitions for men to guard the
frontiers against the incursions
of the enemyand Indians, i. 376 ;
letter sent to, ii. 99; directed to
forward flint stones, 106.
Moore, James, recommended for
an ensigncy, il. 16 ; ensign, 49, 53.
Moore, James, matross in Lamb's
artillery, ii. 338.
Moore, Johannes, i. 132,
Moore, Johannis Pliilip, 1. 81.
Moore, John, associator of Suf-
folk county, i. 49, 63; of South-
old, 301.
Moore, John, associator of Dutch-
ess county, 1. 80.
Moore, John, elected a delegate
to New York provincial con-
vention from Tryon county, 1.
142; names of delegates from
Tryon county transmitted to,
190; recommends captain Mc-
Kane and lieutenant French,
il. 4, 20 ; his son recommended
for an ensigncy, 16 ; member for
Tryon county, 29 ; money sent
to Mr. Standt by, 100.
Moore, John, of Newtown, votes
against the election of deputies
to N. Y. Provincial Congress, 1.
185, 202; on list of suspected per-
sons, 341; summoned to appear
before the committee on con-
spiracies, 369.
Moore, John, of New York cus-
tom-house, on the list of sus-
pected persons, 1. 340; an inso-
lent opponent of the American
cause, 554; deputy secretary,
655 ; application to pass up the
country rejected, 55S.
Moore, John, merchant of New
York, 1. 255.
Moore, Joseph, 1. 59, 415.
Moore, doctor Mlcah, 1. 60.
Moore, Mrs., returns to her hus-
band in New York, 1. 554 ; men-
tioned, 602.
Moore, Nathaniel, 1. 185, 202, 235,
240, 341.
Moore, Philip I., I. 80.
Moore, Richard, ii. 359.
Moore, Robert, 1. 58, 59.
Moore, Samuel, 1. 40, 67, 181, 182,
185, 217.
Moore, Silas, 1. 61, 387.
Moore, Simon, 1. 61, 392.
Moore, Thomas, bond of, 1. 371 ;
mentioned, 392.
Moore, Thomas W., 1. 129, 153, 162,
163, S77.
Moore, widow, 1. 392, 393, 397. (See
More.)
Moore, Smith & Rea, auctioneers
at FishklU, 1. 602.
Moorehead, John, i. 87.
Moorehead, Mergery, letter of,
1.87.
Mooretown, i. 91.
Morall, Daniel, 1. 7.
Morall, Thomas, 1. 7.
Mordach, John, 1. 76. (See Mur-
duch.)
More, Edward, 1. 44, 63, 380.
More, George, ii. 190.
More, Jacob, Jr., i. 80.
More, John, associator of Brook-
haven, i. 53.
More, John, fireman of New
York, 1. 248, 316.
More, John, of Mamacatting, affi-
davit of, 11. 61.
More, Rufus, i. 196.
More, Silas, i. 61.
More, William, i. 248. (See Moore.)
Moredock, Benjamin, 1. 99.
Moredock, Oliver, 1. 99. (See Mur-
dizch.)
Morehouse, Andrew, 1. 152, 164.
Morehouse, Ezra, Joins the min-
isterial army, 1. 547.
Morehouse, George, 1. 68; quar-
termaster, ii. as.
Morehouse, John, 1. 58.
Morehouse, Phebe, 1. 414.
Morel, Caleb, 1. 186.
Morell, Isaac, i. 28. (See Morrell.)
Mores, Abijah, i. 230.
Mores, Isack, 1. 81.
Mores, John, 1. 81.
Mores, lieutenant Martin, Ii. 40.
More wise, Daniel, 1. 18.
Morewise, Jacob, 1. 18.
Morey, Jonathan, 1. 78.
Morey, Joseph, 1. 21, 24, 28, 137.
Morey, Roger, 1. 72, 82.
Morey, Thomas, 1. 75. (See Mory.)
Morfort, John, 1. 183.
Morgan, A., 11. 91.
Morgan, Benjamin, 1. 600.
Morgan, Bridget, petitions for
leave to return to New York, 1.
aOO; parole of. Ibid.
Morgan, Caleb, I. 188, 311; a pris-
oner, 455.
Morgan, David, 1. 8.
Morgan, James, I. 84, 240.
Morgan, John, 1. 51.
Morgan, Joshua, il. 301.
Morgan, sergeant, 11. 353.
Moris, David, 1. 315.
Moris, Jacob, fireman of New
York, 1. 315.
Morison, Archibald, a prisoner,
Ii. 349.
Morlidge, Samuel, 1. 224 ; II. 46.
Morr, Peterus, 1. 80.
Morrall, Thomas, i. 185.
Morrell, John, 1. 19, 176, 186, 275 ;
11.346.
Morrell, Mrs. ii. 172.
Morrell, Nicholas, 1. 358.
Morrell, Robert, 1. 181.
Morrell, Samuel, i. 181.
Morrill, Joseph, 1. 13, 40. (See
MoreU.)
Morris, A., Jr., 11. 91.
Morris, Abraham, i. 449.
Morris, Arthur, I. 27; il. 186.
Morris, Gouverneur, elected to N.
Y. Provincial Congress, I. 64, 86 ;
returns a" warrant sent by mis-
take for lleutenantSamnel Fell,
107 ; member of the committee
to detect conspiracies, 340; one
of the committee to protect
Westchester county, 559 ; letter
of Jane Howard to, 560 ; letter
of Alexander Wallace to,'575;
reports on the petition of Cath-
arine Clopper, ii. 66.
Morris, Isaac, 11. 348.
Morris, Jacob, associator of Ulster
CO., 1. 34 ; appointed major of
Dubois' regiment, Ii. 5 ; aid-de-
camp to general Lee, 51.
Morris, Jacob, matross in Lamb's
artillery, 11. 337.
Morris, James, 1. 54, 330, 405.
Morris, Lewis, chairman of the
Westchester county meeting, i.
20; delegate to the New York
provincial convention, 21; men-
tioned, 64 ; brigadier-general,
445 ; Informed that British men-
of-war are in the East river,
463 ; bounty money paid to, 483 ;
member of the committee for
Morrissania, 632; member of
the committee to detect con-
spiracies, 082.
Morris, Mr., member of the com-
mittee for Brattleborough, Ii.
150.
Morris, Richard, 1. 341; sum-
moned before the committee on
conspiracies, 309.
Morris, colonel Roger, In New
York, Ii. 93.
Morris, William, 1. 11, 405.
Morrison, David, 1. 267.
Morrison, Donald, petition of, 1.
467.
Morrison, lieutenant George, 1.
486.
Morrison, James, i. 390.
Morrison, Malcom, 1. 164; exami-
nation of, 663; receives one of
gen. Howe's protections, 064;
INDEX.
441
appUoatlon for his enlargement
refused, 665 ; deposition against,
666; committed to Jail In irons,
ibid. ; petitions to be admitted
to tbe benefit of gen. Washing-
ton's proclamation, 667; prop-
. erty of, 668 ; takes tbe oatb of
allegiance and is discharged
from prison, 672 ; a prisoner, 11.
62, 63.
Morrison, Norman, 1. 208.
Morrison, Robert, i. 19. (See
Morroson.)
Morrisons, , public stores or-
dered to be removed to, ii. 89.
Morrissanla, Lewis Morris, mem -
" ber of ttie committee for, i.
632.
Morristown, petition of prisoners
confined in the jail at, 1. 486;
battle near, 583 ; gen. Washing-
ton's head-quarters, 592, 639.
Morroson, John, i. 11.
Mors, Phillip, i. 88.
Morse, Abijah, i. 198.
Morse, Charles, petitions for an
appointment as commissary, 1.
336.
Morse, John, i, 458.
Morse, Josiah, 1. 142.
Morse, Peter, i. 76.
Morss, Joseph, 1. 83.
Mortain, George, 1. 69.
Morton, Eleazer, i. 70.
Morton, John, elected to N. Y.
Provincial Congress, i. 180;
mentioned, 293.
Morton, Nathaniel, i. 47.
Mory, George, i. 617.
Moory, John, i. 12. (See Wxrey.)
Moseman, Marcus, 1. 241.
Moser, Abraham, i. 74.
Mosher, Edward, i. 83.
Mosher, Nicholas, 1. 82.
Mosher, Samuel, i. 83.
Mosier, Abraham, 1. 143.
Mosier, James, 1. 12.
Moss, Isaac, i. 474; ordered to dis-
band his rangers, ii. 72.
Moss, Joshua, i. 77.
Mosure, Lemuel, 1. 52.
Mott, , 1. 118, 455.
Mott, Abial, i. 70.
Mott, Adam, 1. 182, 183.
Mott, Charles, 1. 8.
Mott, Ebenezer, ensign, 1. 136;
lieutenant, 478 ; to rank as lieu-
tenant in the continental ser-
vice, ii. 8, 33, 35; rank in 1775,
1776, 37, 53; serves in the 6th
battalion, 50 ; missing, 301.
Mott, Qershom, commissioned as
captain, 1. 105; indorses the
petition of captain Lyons, 117 ;
in Canada, 286; recommended
for a commission, ii. 4 ; in cap-
tain Nicholson's regiment, 31,
44; serves in Canada, 37; rank
In 1775, 40, 43 ; return of men in
the company of, 339.
Mott, Isaac, ii. 347.
Mott, Jackson, 1. 185, 213.
Vol. n.— 56
Mott, Jacob, i. 182, 185, 202; peti-
tion of, 213.
Mott, John, i. 78, 183, 186, 216, 287,
290.
Mott, Jonathan, i. 177.
Mott, Joseph, 1. 75, 496.
Mott, Markel, i. 8.
Mott, Noah, 11. 345.
Mott, Richard, i. 185.
Mott, Samuel, 1. 74, 185, 216.
Mott, Sylvanus, 1. 8.
Mott, Thomas, 1. 473, 496.
Mott, Wimam, 1. 121.
Mott & Bowne, 1. 270.
Mouers, Jacob, 1. 30.
Mouers, Johannis, Jr., 1. 30.
Mouers, Leonard, 1. 30.
Mouers, Nicholas, i. 30.
Mouers, Petrus, 1. 30.
Moul, Frederick, 1. 81.
Moulks, Benonl, 1. 33.
Moulton, William, 1. 76; lieuten-
ant in Van Schaick's regiment,
11. 44; character of, 45.
Mount, Henry, ii. 347.
Mountain, Andrew, 1. 288.
Mount Independence, col. Bur-
rail's regiment at, ii. 14.
Mowbray, John, i. 54, 405, 406.
Mowers, Daniel, i. 268.
Mowrls, Daniel, 1. 34.
Mowris, Henry, 1. 34.
Mowrls, Peter, 1. 34, 268.
Mowris, Samuel, 1. 34, 35.
Mowry, Joshua, 1. 73.
Mowry, Stephen, i. 73.
Moyer, Christopher, i. 82.
Moylan, Stephen, quartermas-
ter-general, 1. 327; colonel of
cavalry, ii. .360.
Mozer, William, 1. 37.
Muckle, John, exchanged, 11. 364.
Mucklebray, John, 1. 260.
Mudge, lieutenant Jervls, Ii. 36, 43.
Mufat (Mufad), John, 1. 650; peti-
tion of, 11. 178.
Muffet, major, ii. 60.
Muir, William, 11. 169.
Muirison, doctor George, of
Brqokhaven, 1. 156, 382.
Mulrson, Benjamin W., 1. 63;
bond of, 448.
Mulender, William, 11. 192.
Mulford, Abraham, 1. 55, 56, 400.
Mulford, Daniel, 1. 58.
Mulford, David, 1. 46, 48, 55, 81, 120,
235, 382, 401; powder and lead
taken from the house of, 645.
Mulford, David, Jr., i. 57.
Mulford, Ellas, i. 56, 402.
Mulford, Bllsha, 1. 55, 56, 400.
Mulford, Ezekiel, i. 55, 312, 401.
Mulford, J., 1. 55.
Mulford, Jeremiah, 1. 48.
Mulford, Job, i. 46, 48, 57, 108.
Mulford, John, i. 56, 400.
Mulford, Jonathan, 1. 55.
Mulford, Josiah, i. 56.
Mulford, Lemuel, 1. 55, 81, 401.
Mulford, Nathan, 1. 56, 400.
Mulford, Samuel, 1. 56, 402.
Mulford, William, 1. 55, 403.
Mulks,
Mullen,
Mullen,
MuUer,
MuUer,
MuUer,
Muller,
Muller,
Muller,
Muller,
Benonl, 1. 268.
, John, ii. 368.
, Peter, 1. 79.
lieut. Christopher, 11. 357.
Cornelius, 1. 584.
Cornelius C, 11. 192.
lieutenant Fite, 1. 174.
Isaac, i. 171.
Jeremiah, 1. 173.
ensign Jeremiah C, 11.
Muller, Jeremiah Johannis, 1. 173.
Muller, Joghura, 1. 173; affidavit
of, 618 ; ii. 192.
Muller, John, 1. 171.
MuUer, Joseph, i. 56.
Muller, Kitleyein, ii. 192.
Muller, Peter, ii. 192.
Mullery, Heat. Jeremiah John, 11.
185.
Mulligan, Hercules, i. 4.
MuUln, Bernard, i 283.
Mullin, Dennis, 1. 283.
Mullin, George, 1. 288.
MuUiner, John, 1. 28.
Mulliner, Moses, ii. 346.
Muncey, Samuel, 1. 52.
Munday, Stephen, 1. 471.
Munday, ensign William, 11. 30,
53 ; lieutenant, 34, 40, 351.
Mune, Isaac, i.55.
Manger, Benjamin, 1. 85.
Mungumery, James, 382.
Munitions of war, Messrs. Pli-
arua, Penet & Co., of Nantes,
ofier to furnish, i. 492.
Munnel. (See Mmiell; MbnTiels.)
Munro, Alexander, 1. 35, 226.
Munro, David, 1. 48.
Munro, James, i. 122, 146.
Munro, John, a prisoner, requests
copy of.charges against him, i.
440 ; warrant for arrest of, ii. 67 ;
petition of, 130.
Munsee, Hendrick, 1. 186.
Munsel, Alexander, 1. 54, 399.
Munson, John, i. 66.
Munson, Moses T., i. 66.
Munson, Nathaniel,!. 66.
Munsy, John, 1. 179.
Miirduch, James, 1. 34.
Murgittroyd, Joseph, 11. 192.
Murphy, Garret, i. 181.
Murphy, John, 11. 338.
Murphy, Robert, 1. 619.
Murphy, Thomas, ii. 349.
Murray, captain, powder pur-
chased from, 1. 97.
Murray, Daniel, 1. 182, 215.
Murray, George, 11. 358.
Murray, Hugh, sworn in by to-
nes, 1. 334.
Murray, lord John, colonel of the
42d Highlanders, i. 337.
Murray, John, 1. 377.
Murray, Robert and John, me-
morials of, 1. 92, 93 ; pardon of,
96.
Murray, Sansom &Co., owners of
the ship Baile, i. 96; merchants
of New York, 118 ; petition of,
128.
442
INDEX.
Murry, Lindly, i. 405.
Murry .William, warrant against,
for counterfeiting, 1. 499.
Murray, sergeant William, il. 359.
Mury, Hugh, i. 14.
Mury, John, private In Drake's
regiment, 1. 500.
Musical instrument makers, peti-
tion of, i. 110.
Muskets, proposals to furnish, 1.
441 ; cash paid for, 482.
Mussey, Samuel, 1. 405.
Muster roll of captain Swart-
wout's company, 1. 270, 284 ; of
captain Hatch's company, 469;
of captain Joshua Rogers' com-
pany, 496; of major Hoising-
tou's company, 11. 141; of cap-
tain Wendell's company, 348;
of lient.-colonel Van Dyck's
company, 866; of major John
Graham's company, 357; of
captain Parsons' company, 358;
of captain Van Benselaer's
company, 359 ; of capt. Brown's
company, 360; of captain Kas-
selman's company, 361.
Mute, William, li. 345.
Mutter, Jeremiah C, li. 9.
Mutton, price of, i. 671.
Mutty, Peter, 1. 40.
Myas, Christopher, 1. 11.
Myas, Cornelius, i. 11.
Myas, Daniel, 1. 11.
Myer, Hendriok, i. 71, 177.
Myer, John, 1. 224.
Myer, Martaln, i. 11.
Myer, Simon J., 1. 69.
Myer, Tobias, i. 177.
Myer, Williana, applies for a lieu-
tenant's commission, i. 234.
(See Meyer.)
Myers, , i. 632.
Myers, Abraham, 11. 339.
Myers, Benjamin, i. 81.
Myers, Cornelius, 1. 288.
Myers, Frederick, 1. 291.
Myers, Jacob, 1. 18, 81.
Myers (Myars), John, i. 5, H, 151.
Myers, John J., in col. Lasher's
regiment, 1. 226; clerk of the
convention, 678, 617; recom-
mended for a commission, ii. 6 ;
mentioned, 48, 173,
Myers, lieutenant, of Malcom's
regiment, ii. 27.
Myers, Peter, 1. 226, 499.
Mygatt, Thomas, 1. 70.
Mynderse, Frederick, 1. 646.
Mynderse, Jacobus, i. 647.
Mynderse, Myndert, i. 30.
Myndertse, Barent, 1. 324.
Myndertse, John, 1. S3, 170.
Myndertse, Lawrance, 1. 170
Myndertse, Petrus, 1. 178.
N.
Nail factory in New York, 1. 206.
Names of the signers of the gene-
ral association (see AssocicUors) ;
of those who refused to sign, 1.
5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19 ;
of persons who seized and
burned Loudon's pamphlets,
282 ; of persons who have paid
excise in New York, 287.
Nantucket, petition of Inhabit-
ants of, i. 160 ; provisions sent
from New York to. In violation
of the orders of N. Y. Provincial
Congress, 209, 274.
Napp, Aaron, ii. 302.
Nash, Daniel, i. 57, 384; evidence
of, against Andrew Patchen,
328,330.
Nash, David, 1. 667.
Nash, James, i. 373.
Nash, John, i. 291.
Nassau island, means taken to
preserve the stock on, i. 478.
(See Long Island.)
Nastrant, Jacob, i. 185. (See iVbs-
trani ; Van JSfosirandt.)
Nebby, Michael, ii. 357.
Needham, John, i. 52.
Needham, William, i. 129.
Neely, Abraham, i. 248.
Neely, Andrew, i. 164.
Neely, Henry, i. 248.
Neely, John, 1. 36.
Neely, lieutenant, 11. 37, 64.
Neely, Matthew, 1. 25.
Neeley, Samuel, i. 79.
Neer, Jose, i. 71.
Nees, Jacob, 1. 263.
Neeson, James, i. 80.
Neffey, Garret, ii. 357.
Nefuss. (See JVepheus.)
Negro (Negroes), belonging to the
22d beat in New York, 1. 267;
on guard in New York, 327;
colonel Fanning's, to be dis-
posed of, 425; general Howe
delivers to their owners run-
away, 432; to be accepted as
substitutes for drafted men,
489; bill of sale of a, 617; in the
British array, 670; Cornelius
Clopper gives his daughter two
young, ii. 66 ; of Guysbert Rosa,
attempts to Join the enemy, 114;
tried by court-martial, 120 ; ac-
quitted, 125; drafted, 170; Petor
Corney assigns to Dennis Ken-
nedy his, 173.
Nehis, Charles, 1. 72.
Nehis, Francis, i. 72.
Nehr, Carel, i. 69.
Nellis, Robert, 11. 105.
Nelnit, William, 11. 339.
Nelson, Bloomer, 1. 638; in Jail in
Kingston, 682 ; a prisoner, 11. 62 ;
pardoned, 63.
Nelson, Francis, 1. 271.
Nelson, John, 11. 338.
Nelson, Reuben, 1. 271.
Nelson, William, i. 485.
Nepheus (Nefuss), Abraham, 1, 84,
141.
Nepheus, George, 1. 84, 141.
Nesbett, John, 1. 65.
Nestll, lieutenant Peter, 11. 8S7.
Nethaway, Thomas, 1. 72.
Neuss, captain Israel, 1. 558.
Neuton, Jonathan, i. 99.
Nevens, lieutenant, 11. 27.
Never, William, ii. 352.
Nevln, Mays, 11. 360.
Newark, prisoners at, 1. 199.
Newberry, Ede, i. 12.
Newberry, John, non-ajssociator,
1.12.
Newbery, captain John, 1. 616.
Newberry (Gloucester co., Vt.),
1.91.
Newburgh, names of the signers
of the general association in, 1.
18; non-signers in, 19; delegates
from, 21; committee of, 24, 189,
218; officers of minute men In,
38; election of militia officers
in, 123; Abel Belknap, chairman
of the committee of, 360, 351;
Cadwallader Golden carried
prisoner to, 456; a factory of
spinning wheels at, 559 ; Thomas
Palmer, chairman of the com-
mittee of, 628; examination of
tories of, il. 75, 76, 77; petition
of inhabitants of, 112 ; census of,
363.
New Canaan, report on a lead
mine at, i. 203 ; lead mine at, il.
100; report on the lead mine at,
110.
New City, (Orange county), i. 3,
Newcomb, Adonijah, i. 68.
Newcomb, James, i. 68.
Newcomb, Kenner, ii. 352.
New Connecticut, proposed name
for the New Hampshire grants,
li. 150.
Newell, , captain of artillery,
i. 350.
Newell, John, Jr., 1. 66.
Newell, Simon, ' evidence of, U.
185, 179, 180.
New England, trade of, to be res-
tricted, i. 1 ; plunder from West-
chester county sent to, 536; the
British disperse the troops of,
677; $20 bounty offered in, li. 26.
Newfoundland, ship Elizabeth
sails from New York for, 1. 208.
New Hampshire, colonel Bayley
empowered to enlist men under
the pay of, 1. 424 ; prisoners or-
dered to, 581; troops come ftom,
to guard the Hudson river, 668 ;
bills of, counterfeited, 11. 91.
New Hampshire Grants, proceed-
ings of committees of, i. 113;
contention respecting, 148 ; dec-
laration of delegates from the,
154; notice of a meeting on the
subject of revolting from New
York, 487; efforts to organize
them Into a separate State, ii.
139; questions relating to, 149;
proposed name for, 150. (See
New State; Vermont.)
New Haven, report on a lead
mine to the Connecticut as-
sembly at, i. '203.
New Jersey, trade trom, to be
restricted, 1. 1 ; powder procnrod
INDEX.
443
from, 97; Information regard-
ing cattle In an exposed situa-
tion In, 324; certificate for a
vessel built in, 328; a secret
committee appointed by the
congress of, 376 ; languor among
the militia of, 517; militia of,
re-enforce general Washington,
550; order to inarch troops to,
552; threatened by the British,
554; the British in the western
parts of, 559; troops sent from
New York to raise the spirits
of the Whigs in, 573; strength
of the British army in, 670, 675 ;
Lord Cornwallls in command
of the British troops in, 671;
strength of the British in, 673,
677; gov. Try on recommends
the invasion of, 677; commis-
sioners for the regulation of
prices from, ii. 55; tories of,
arrested, 75; captain Willya-
moes purchases land in, 866.
Newlcerck; Isaack, i. 26.
Newkerk, Benjamin, 1. 36.
Newkerk, Benjamin C, i. 26.
Newkerk, Charles, i. 30 ; lieuten-
ant, ii. 26, 34, 39, 49 ; in the 3d
battalion, 52.
Newkerk, Cornelius, 1. 27, 35, 178;
proceedings against, 11. 72.
Newkerk, Garret, 1. 34.
Newkerk, Garret C, 1. 26.
Newkerk, Henry, i. 24.
Newkerk, Jacob, i. 21, 26, 30, 164,
177.
Newkerk, Jacobus, arrested, ii. 73.
Newkerk, Matthew, 1. 26, 35.
Newkerk, Samuel, petitions for
his discharge, i. 496.
Newkirk, Arie, i. 30, 33.
Newkirk, Cornells A., i. 32.
Newkirk, Cornelius C, i. 33.
Newkirk, Johannis, Jr., 1. 164.
Newkirk, John, i. 149, 573.
Newkirk, Mindert, i. 268.
Newkirk, Mr., ii. 67.
Newkirk, Phillip, 1. 33. (See
Nieukerk; Nukerck.')
New Lebanon, captain Nordberg
allowed to go to, i. 206.
New London, Indians return
from New York to the neigh-
borhood of, i. 102; New York
convention offers to purchase a
cargo of salt at, 493.
Newman, James, i. 64.
Newman, Samuel, i. 619.
Newman, ■William, i. 62.
New Marlborough, delegates
from, i. 21 ; committee of, 24, 27,
189, 218; names of associators
in, 27 ; non-signers in, 29 ; oili-
cers of minute men in, 38 ;
militia officers of, 119, 137;
Samuel Townsend brought be-
fore the committee of, ii. 110;
census of, 363.
New Paltz, delegates from, i. 21,
305; committee of, 24, 189, 218;
associators in, 36; non-signers
In, 88; election of officers of
militia of, 139, 144, 178, 194; field
officers of Ulster county hold a
meeting at, 489; mentioned, 11.
90 ; census of, 363.
Newperth, rangers of, disbanded,
11. 72.
New Roohelle, militia officers of,
1. 158; British men-of-war off,
463 ; Abraham Guyon, chairman
of the sub-committee of, 471;
New York convention offers to
purchase a cargo of salt at, 493 ;
Frederick Philips, a prisoner at,
540 ; all forage and grain to be
destroyed south of, 622 ; general
Wooster moves his troops to,
627 ; member of the committee
for, 632; rangers recommended
to be posted near, ii. 176.
Newspapers :
New York Journal, i. 24.
Galne's Gazette, 1. 273.
Holt's New York Journal, i. 94.
Holt's Newspaper, 1. 119.
Are lies, i. 258.
Queens County Freeholder, op-
posed to the continental con-
gress, 1. 258.
Samuel Loudon's, 11. 99.
New State, colonel Bayley sends
particulars concerning a, 1. 642.
(See Kew Hampshire grants;
Vermont.)
Newton, Agnis, i. 288.
Newton, Benjamin, i. 63, 399.
Newton, Caleb, i. 54, 63, 405.
Newton, Charles, i. 73.
Newton, Isaac, i. 54, 63, 384.
Newton, John, i. 54, 63, 384 ; 11. 141.
Newton, Phineas, 11. 141.
Newton, William, i. 340; exami-
nation of, 453; mentioned, ii.
347. (See NeuUm.)
Newton, L. I., votes of freeholders
for deputy to the New York
provincial convention, i. 40 ; to-
ries of, 202.
Newtownmartin, petition from,
1. 375.
New Utrecht, committee of, 1. 42;
sir James Grant and new levies
stationed at, (J75.
New Windsor, delegates from, i.
21; committee of, 24, 189, 218;
militia officers of, 143, 159,162;
information respecting dis-
affected persons transmitted by
the committee of, 312 ; Cadwal-
lader Colden, Jr., carried pris-
oner to, 456 ; convention send a
committee to co-operate with
general Clinton at, 547, 548 ; Mrs.
Inglls and other ladies permit-
ted to leave, 554; the home of
general George Clinton, 639;
mentioned, 11. 21; census of, 363.
New York city, designedly left
out of Lord North's restriction
bill, 1. 1 ; several of the m.ajority
in the assembly of, bribed, ibid.;
names of the members of the
committee of, 3 ; circular calling
a provincial congress in, 4 ; let-
ter of committee of, to con-
tinental congress concerning
Mr. Blvlngton, 88; paper man-
ufactured in, 89 ; petition of
merchants of, 118; officers of
the several beats in, 129 ; peti-
tion of the firemen of, 137;
anonymous petition of poor
persons in, who object to fight
for the rights of those who have
lands and estates, 139; officers
of the 1st battalion of, 143, 162;
petition of militia officers of,
152; great distress and want in,
157; election of deputies to N.
Y. Provincial Congress fiom,
180, 245; letter of committee of,
to N. Y. Provincial Congress,
205; persons confined in the
upper barrack guard at, 212;
William Leary, town-major of,
214 ; his majesty's ships threat-
ened to be fired on from, ibid. ;
colonel Drake's regiment or-
dered to, 234; alarm in, 236;
names of disaffected persons in,
259, 340; cannon removed from
the battery at, 256; officers of
different beats in, 267; account
of provisions in, 270 ; pamphlet
burned on the com.mons of, 273 ;
list of persons that have paid
excise in, 287 ; names of prison-
ers in Jail at, 299, 373; petition
of vestry of, 311 ; firemen of, 315 ;
plan of the British against, 333 ;
372, 421 ; great number of tories
in, 338; address of N. Y. Prov-
incial Congress to the inhabit-
ants of, 374 ; names of the non-
importation committee of, 377 ;
action against the committee
of, to enforce the non-importa-
tion agreement, ibid.; captain
of the ship Saville brought pris-
oner to, 418 ; general firing from
the batteries on the declaration
of independence, 422 ; Mr. Ray,
deputy-chairman of committee
of, 423 ; committee of, requested
to send gunners to Pough-
keepsie, 425 ; numbers of tories
retire to New Jersey from, 432;
an attack by the British ex-
pected at, 462; refugees go to
Flushing from, 463; British
men-of-war off, ibid.; post-
riders employed between Fish-
kill and, 467; men desert on
the retreat from, 500; conven-
tion resolves to pay their per
diem to the representatives of,
561; colonel McLean and sir
John Jolrnson arrive at, 583;
dissatisfaction among the sol-
diers in, 643; information fur-
nished by Henry G. Livingston
respecting state of affairs in,
089; strength of the British
army in, 669, 670, 673, 675, 677;
444
INDEX.
state of, in 1777, 669, 678; the
enemy retreat from White
Plains to, ii. 13; information
respecting affairs in, 93.
New York colony, SMldress of gov-
ernor Tryon to the inhabitants
of, i. 200 ; four new regiments to
be raised in, 233; delegates in
continental congress from, not
authorized to vote for Inde-
pendence, 320.
New York continentals. (See
JRegimejits.)
New York island, proposed expe-
dition into, 1. 559.
New York Provincial Congress.
(See Congress, provincial.)
New York State, the board of war
requests a list of officers of the
troops of, i. 442 ; New Hamp-
shire grants threaten to revolt
from, 487 ; nearly six counties of,
in possession of the enemy, 573 ;
raises 2100 men over its quota,
ibid. ; not represented in the
continental congress, 605; pay
of the delegates increased, 606 ;
number of British troops to in-
vade, by way of the lakes, 673 ;
commissioners for the regula-
tion of prices from, ii. 55 ; con-
vention resolve that it is in-
vaded, 60; to be invaded from
the north, 61 ; bills of, counter-
feited, 91; constitution of,
published, 97.
New York troops before Quebec,
i. 286; station of, 627.
Niagara, in possession of the
enemy, i. 336; Indians return
from, 581 ; red coats at, ii. 91.
Nibblett, Henry, 1. 538.
Nlccols, Robert, i. 496.
Nlcholl, Isaac, innholder at Go-
shen, i. 43 ; chosen 2d lieut., 157 ;
certifies to a draft of a return of
officers, 165 ; colonel of minute
men for Orange county, 211;
letter of the committee of safety
to, 213; appointed to the com-
mand of the fortifications In the
Highlands, 214 ; In command at
Fort Constitution, 288; applies
for a commission in the new
regiment, 280; letter received
from, 519.
Nicholl, John, i. 143.
Nlcholl, Leonard D., i. 143.
Nicholl, Samuel, ii. 148.
Nicholls, George, 1. 291.
Nicholls, Thomas, 1. 158.
Nichols, colonel, ii. 87.
Nichols, Hugh, 11. 47.
Nichols, lieutenant Isaac, 11. 31, 44.
Nichols, John, 11. 301, 852, 353.
Nichols, Stephen, 11. 301.
Nichols, ■William, 11. 841. (See
Nicoll; NicoU,)
Nicholson, major George, ordered
to Albany with Ws cadet com-
pany, i. 657; town major of
Montreal, 11. 88.
Nicholson, surgeon George, peti-
tion of, 1. 155.
Nicholson, John, delegate fi'om
Ulster county to the provincial
convention, 1. 21, 24 ; assoclator,
86; appointed captain, 106;
mentioned, 107; at Quebec, 286;
appointed lieutenant-colonel.
Ibid.; colonel, ordered &om
Johnstown to Albany, 599
served in Canada, U. 30, 37 ; offi-
cers of his regiment, 31, 44 ; rank
in, 1775, 43.
Nicholson, lieutenant Thomas, 11.
.30,31,41.
Nicholson, William, 1. 13.
Nickels, Abram, i. 115.
Nlckerson, Constant, 1. 667.
Nickerson, Thomas, 1. 468.
Nlckerson, William, 1. 412.
Nlcklor, captain, i. 264.
Nlckols, James, i. 204.
NlooU, Benjamin, i. 54, 398 ; 0. 46.
Nicoll, captain, ii. 120, 126.
Nicoll, Charles, suspected, 1. 310 ;
summoned before tlie commit-
tee on conspiracies, I. 369.
Nicoll, Edward, ii. 46.
Nicoll (Nicholl), Francis, deputy
from Albany county, 1. 65, 111,
191; assoclator, 86; lieutenant-
colonel, 170; colonel of the 3d
Albany regiment, 245; member
of the Albany general commit-
tee, 324.
Nicoll, Jacob, i. 157.
Nicoll, Stephen, 1. 54.
Nicoll, William, i. 51, 54, 377, 405.
Nicoll & Palmer, Messrs., amount
paid to, for transporting can-
non to Albany, 1. 482.
NiooUs, Benjamin, i. 54, 497.
NicoUs, Charles, 1. 259.
Nicolls, Edward, a tory, 1. 357.
Nicolls, John, Ii. 4; sent prisoner
to Kingston, 161.
Nicolls, gov. Richard, 1. 652.
Nicolls, William, Jr., 1. 54. (See
JVichoU; Nicholls.)
Niels, Jonathan, 1. 172.
Nlelson, William, 1. 118.
Nies, George, 1. 37.
Nles, John, i. S7.
Nles, Lawrence, 1. 37.
Nleukerk, Coenraat, 1. 36.
Nlles, Jonathan, 1. 246.
Niles, Nathaniel, i. 69.
Niles, Stephen, 1. 172, 246.
Nine partners, assoclators in, 1.
"•08 ; report on lead mine at the,
424; Ii. 97, 103; torles of, steal
powder and lead, 193.
Nlr, Jorl, i. 81.
Nlven, Daniel, applies for a cap-
tain's commission, 1. 243.
Nixon, Mr., powder purchased
from, 1. 07; goes on board the
ship Dutchess of Gordon, 299.
Noaks, Isaac, 1. 52, 405.
Noaks, Jacob, i. 52.
Noaks, Simon, 1. 62.
Noble. Abel, proprietor of Stir-
ling Iron- works, 1. 446 ; petition
of, 460; ii. 69.
Noble, Cornelius, 1. 77.
Noble, John, 1. 9, 28, 114, 287.
Noble, Thaddeus, contracts to
furnish Are arms, i. 441; fur-
nishes muskets, 469.
Noblet, John, 1. 228.
Nohr, Jhones, 1. 81.
Non-importation agreement en-
tered Into, 1. are ; action against
the committee to enforce the,
S77 ; committee, names of, ibid.
Noole, Henry, 1. 116.
Noorstrandt, Daniel, 1. 217, 461.
(See JVostrant ; Van Nostrand.)
Nordberg, captain John, particu-
lars respecting, 1. 206.
Norman, captain Peter B., ii. 40.
Norris, Henry, 1. 146, 414.
Norrls, Jacob, 1. 315.
Norris, James, 1. 409.
Norris, John, i. 58, 59, 415.
Norris, Jordan, 1. 146.
Norris, Nathan, i. 59, 415.
Norris, Oliver, 1. 62; ii. 195.
Norris, Silas, 1. 59, 415.
Norris, Thomas, 1. 59, 409.
Norse, George, i. 248.
Nortaln, John, 1. 204.
North, , ii. 47.
North, Benjamin, 1. 40, 182.
North, Daniel, 1. 69.
North, lieutenant, ii. 12, 27.
North, lord, introduces a bill
into the House of Commons to
restrict the American trade to
Great Britain and the British
West Indies, i. 1.
North, Robert, 1. 69, 77, 78.
North, Samuel, 1. 34.
North, Thomas, 1. 40.
North Carolina, Josiah Martin,
governor of, i. 296 ; James Grun-
jlm, secretary of the provincial
congress of, 298.
Northcastle, militia officers of, 1.
159,222; petition of doctor Belts
of, 328; colonel Brewer's regi-
ment at, 535, 537 ; mlUtla ordered
to, 560; general Spencer's divi-
sion stationed at, 561, 563 ; gen-
eral Clinton ordered to, 562;
members of the committee for,
632; census of, 11. 363.
Northeast, committee of, 1. 41 ; as-
soclators In, 68, 69,74, 79 ; mlUtia
officers of, 140, 142, 154.
Northern army, efforts of the Al-
bany committee to supply the,
1. 502.
North river, proposed to be ob-
structed, 1. 192; British men-of-
war reported to be about to sail
up, 11. 61. (See Hudson river..)
Northrup, Moses, a tory, 1. 829;
his farm recommended to be
given to lieutenant-colonel
Birdaall, 680.
Norton, Benjamin, assoclator, I.
43 ; lieutenant, H. 15.
Norton, Caleb, 1, 68.
INDEX.
445
Norton, George, 1. 47, 50.
Norton, Daniel, i. 105.
Norton, Isaac, 1. 169, 632.
Norton, Jablsh, 1. 4!7.
Norton, captain John, protest
against the election of, 1. 196;
mentioned, 198; objections to,
204.
Norton, Nathaniel, assoeiator, i.
48; authorized to recruit, 272;
commissioned lieutenant, 302;
a resident of Brookhaven, 380;
lieutenant Bleecker objects to
being ranked under, 11. 26;
lieutenant In Clinton's, 32; In
Livingston's, 35, 49; rank in,
m5, 1776, 1777, 42, 52, 164; captain,
authorized to assist persons in
removing from Long Island,
362.
Norton, Timothy, 1. 45, 47, 381.
Norton, Wintrip, 1. 74.
Norwalk (Conn.), 1. 97;- ensign
Legget at, 11. 347.
Norwich (Conn.), Samuel Lou-
don sends his stock of books to,
1. 643.
Norwood, Mr., provincial store-
keeper, i. 253, 313.
Nostran, Jacobus, 1. 51.
Nostran, Samuel, 1. 51.
Nostrand, Cornelius, 1. 84.
Nostrand, George, 1. 85.
Nostrandt, Luke, 1. 182, 215.
Nostrans, James, 1. 51.
Nostran t, Abraham, i. 184.
Nostrant, Daniel, 1. 183, 185.
Nostrant, Frederick, 1. 184, 186.
Nostrant, Garrlt, 1. 83, 184, 185,
217.
Nostrant, Garrit (0.), 1. 184.
Nostrant, John, i. 184, 186, 216.
Nostrant, Peter, i. 185, 186, 215,
271. {Bqq J^oorstraTidt; VanNos-
travi.)
Notaries, application of Messrs.
Harrison and Auchmuty to be,
ii. 355.
Notewear, George, ii. 348.
Nott, John, i. 98.
Nottingham, Garton, 1. 34.
Nottingham, John, ii. 192.
Nottingham, Stephen, 1. 34, 35;
sergeant, ii. 169.
Nottingham, 'Williani, 1. 34 ;
ensign, ii. 34, 39, 49, 53.
Nowe. Lewis, ii. 347.
Nowell, Nathaniel, captain of the
privateer Betty, L 489.
Nowles, James, a prisoner, i,
485.
Noxen, Simon, i. 77.
Noxon, Bartholimew, 1. 78, 82.
Noxon, Benjamin, 1. 72, 250.
Noxon, James, 1. 82.
Noxon, Peter, i. 73.
Noxon, Robert, 1. 78.
Noyes, J., ii. 91.
Nukerck, Hendrlck, 11. 169.
Nutten Island, provisions for the
ship Asia sent to, 1. 154.
Nye, Silvenus, 1. 70.
O.
Oakley, Andrew, i. 181, 187, 271.
Oakley, alderman, effects belong-
ing to the estate of, stolen by
Connecticut troops, 1. 542.
Oakley, Benjamin, 1. 52.
Oakley, David, Jr., 1. 146.
Oakley, Gilbert, 1. 632.
Oakley, Isaac, 1. 239.
Oakley, Israel, i. 461.
Oakley, Jesse, assoeiator, 1. 73;
1st lieutenant, 142; secretary of
the committee of Dutchess co.,
335.
Oakley, John, 1. 122, 159, 186, 632;
ii. 346.
Oakley, Jonathan, U. 353.
Oakley, Joseph, Jr., 1. 122, 146.
Oakley, MUes, 1. 53, 64, 108; 2d
lieutenant, 11. 43.
Oakley, Moses, 1, 146.
Oakley, Nathaniel, I. 64, 405.
Oakley, Phoebe, captain Ford
plunders, 1. 541, 542.
Oakley, Richard, harbors tories,
11. 113; petition of, 165.
Oakley, Samuel, 1. 51, 52, 55.
Oakley, Thomas, 1. 122, 146.
Oakly, Elijah, 1. 251.
Oakly, Henry, 1. 53.
Oakly, Jeremiah, i. 85.
Oakly, James, Jr., 1. 53.
Oakly, Wllmot, 1. 51.
Oaks, Garret, i. 287.
Oaks, John, 1. 496.
Oath, administered to the tories
of Orange county, 1. 334 ; of se-
crecy among tlie tories, ii. 198.
Oath of allegiance. (See Allegi-
ance.)
Oats, John, 1. 73.
Ober, Asa, i. 99.
Ober, Ebenezer, 1. 99.
Oberton, David, i. 385.
Oblong road, Connecticut called
on to defend the passes on the,
i. 573.
O'Brian, John, 11, 359.
O'Brlan, Thomas, 11. 359.
Obriant, Matthew, 1. 85.
O'Brien, Andrew, 1. 283.
O'Connor, John, petition of, i. 151.
Oday, Patrick, i. 13.
O'Dear, Alexander, 1. 240.
Oddle, Nathaniel, 1. 10.
Oddle, Thompkins, 1. 10.
Odell, Augustus, information fur-
nished by, 1. 527.
Odell, Hendrlck, 1. 158.
Odle, Abraham, 1. 122, 146.
Odle, John, 1. 122, 146.
Odle, Joshua, 1. 83.
Odle, Nathenail, Jr., 1. 8.
Odleam, lieutenant Elisha, U. 31.
Odium, lieutenant " Digby, ser-
vices of, 1. 438 ; applies to be re-
tained in the army, 439 ; men-
tioned, ii. 38, 43, 44.
O'Donaghy, Patrick, 11. 358.
Oeus, Timothy, i. 16.
Officers report on the rank of, 1.
478.
Offices, civil, clergy excluded
from, 1. 553.
Ogden, Benjamin, 1. 63, 159.
Ogden, colonel, information
brought from Tlconderoga by,
1.525.
Ogden, David, 1. 485.
Ogden, deacon, 1. 344.
Ogden, Isaac, with the British in
New York, 1. 671.
Ogden, John, 1. 485.
Ogden, Jonathan, a tory, 1. 485.
Ogden, Joseph, 1. 25.
Ogden, Lewis, 1. 376.
Ogden, Nicholas, 1. 671.
Ogden, Robert, informs the com-
mittee of safety that measures
have been taken to seize a Brit-
ish transport off Sandy Hook,
i. 221 ; mentioned, 283.
Ogdon, Daniel, 11. 359.
Ogelvle, John, 1. 228.
Ogsbury, Alexander, 1. 316.
O'Hara, captain Henry, 1. 175, 283;
11.44.
O'Hara, James, 1. 283.
O'Kerly, Richard, 1. 33.
Olcott, colonel, 11. 150.
Olden, Daniel, 1. 80.
Oldfleld, Elias, 1. 11.
Oldfield, Joseph, 1. 11, 185, 216.
Olenan, John, 1. 485.
Oliphant, William, 1. 19; 11. 356.
Oliver, Andrews, 1. 35.
Oliver, Frederick, 1. 513; a tory,
523.
Oliver, Jacobus, i. 516, 523.
Oliver, lieutenant, ii. 64.
Oliver, Richard, 1. 34.
Oliver, Thomas, i. 16.
Ollegar, Benjamin, i. 27.
Olmstead, Israel, 11. 141.
Olmsted, Aaron, 1. 77.
Olmsted, Nathan, i. 619.
Omesley, Gideon, 1. 155.
Omey, Nicklus, i. 72.
Onderdonok, Peter, 1. 182.
Onderdonk, Abraham, 1. 6, 8;
1st lieutenant of minute men,
558.
Onderdonk, Adrian, 1. 67, 181.
Onderdonk, Albard, i. 8.
Onderdonk, Andries, 1. 7, 225,
257.
Onderdonk, Audros, Jr., 1. 225.
Onderdonk, Daniel, 1. 6, 138, 263.
Onderdonk, Garret, 1. 7, 224.
Onderdonk, Henry, i. 8.
Onderdonk, Isaac, 1. 263.
Onderdonk, Jacob, 1. 8, 225.
Onderdonk, James, 1. 7.
Onderdonk, Rulef, i. 7.
Oneida castle, Joseph Brant re-
turns to Niagara from, i. 654.
Oneida country, Joseph Johnson,
an Indian preacher, returns to
the, 1. 126.
Oneidas, Joseph Johnson a
preacher among the, 1. 102; In-
vited to join the enemy, 520;
pursue the tories who fly from
Tryon county, 529.
446
INDEX.
Onohaghgwage Indians send a
delegation to Niagara, i. 581;
resolve to remain neutral, 654.
Onondagas, prevent pursuit of
Tryon county tories, 1. 529.
Oosterhoudt, Abraham, i. 29.
Oosterhoudt, Aldert, 1. 6, 26.
Oosterlioudt, Arie, i. 26.
Oosterlioudt, Benjamin, i. 27, 31,
81.
Oosterhoudt, Cornelius, 1. 26, 27,
81 ; sergeant, ordered to convey
prisoners to Kingston, ii. 128.
Oosterhoudt, Edward, i. 33.
Oosterhoudt, F.zekiel, 1. 26.
Oosterhoudt, Uendricus, >. 26, 31,
7 35.
Oosterhout, Gideon, i. 132, 164.
Oosterhoudt, Hermanns, i. 34, 268.
Osterhout, lieutenant Gysbert, i.
537.
Oosterhout, Jacobus, i. 26; sen-
tenced to be fined, li. 62, 63.
Osterhoudt, James, i. 31.
Oosterhoudt, James P., i. 32.
Oosterhouth, Jan L., i. 29.
Oosterhoudt, Johannis, an Indian
interpreter, ii. 94.
Oosterhout, Johannis H., 1. 33.
Oosterhout, John, i. 81, 173.
Oosterhoudt, John C, i. 29.
Oosterhoudt, Joseph, i. 32; ii. 73,
74.
Oosterhout, Krys, Jr., i. 26.
Oosterhout, Martinus, i. 34, 268.
Oosterhout, Owen, i. 70.
Oosterhoudt, Petrus, 1. 32, 34, 177.
Oosterhoudt, Petrus E., i. 25, 33 ;
ii. 186.
Oosterhoudt, Petrus L., i. 31.
Oosterhoudt, Peter P., i. 30,33,268.
Oosterhoudt, Samuel, i. 27, 31 ; ii.
188.
Oosterhoudt, Teunis, i. 26.
Oosterhoudt, WilUam, i. 31.
Oothoudt, Abraham, deputy to
the N, Y. Provincial Congress,
from Albany, i. 65 ; captain, ii.
197, 200.
Oothoudt, IHenry, Jr., i. 65, 170,
245.
Oothoudt, Henry, elected to N.
Y. Provincial Congress, i. 191.
Oothoudt, Volkert, i. 172, 247.
Orange county, election of dele-
gates to the New York provin-
cial convention from, 1. 2, 3, 42,
189, 197, 201 ; list of the signers
and non-signers of the general
association, 5, 19; names of per-
sons authorized to recruit in,
105, 106; militia oflloers of, 138,
144, 145 ; officers of minute men
in, 211, 558; state of the militia
regiment of, 264; company of
light horse formed In, 809; to-
ries of, propose Joining the
ministerial army, 333 ; the Brit-
ish carry off cattle from, and
burn houses In, 442; manufac-
ture of saltpeter In, 447 ; part of
the mllltla of, sent to re-enforce
forts Montgomery and Consti-
tution, 474; amount paid to
transport lead to, 483; excite^
ment on account of the scarcity
of salt in, 484 ; militia of, order-
ed to Chester, 548; militia of,
called out, 11. 60; saltpetre
manufactured in, 67; thirteen
tories captured in, 74; represen-
tation of, in regard to the
militia, 112; appointment of
judges and clerk for, requested
to be postponed, 175.
Orangetown, officers of militia of,
1. liS7, 168; election of deputies
for, 197 ; militia officers of, 251 ;
militia men of, 262; rev. Mr.
Verbryck, minister at, 586 ; col.
Gansevoort encamped at, li.
350.
Orborn, captain John, complains
of colonel Gilbert Drake, i. 590.
Ordinance, proposed for the relief
of insolvent debtors, i. 480.
Ordnance sent to Quebec, list of,
1.208.
Orr, David, i. 68.
Orr, Hugh, 1. 74, 128.
Orr, John, i. 74.
Orr, Matthew, 1. 74.
Orr, Robert, i. 74.
Orr, Thomas, i. 19.
Orr, WUliam, 1. 34, 68 ; li. 174, 348,
356.
Orsborn, Jacob, i. 409.
Orsborn, James, 1. 46, 48.
Orton, Levi, 1. 70.
Osban, Ezekiel, 1. 384.
Osband, , i. 382.
Osborn, Abraham, i. 56.
Osborn, Benjamin, i. 10.
Osborn, Cornelius, i. 55.
Osborn, Dr. Cornelius, makes re-
quisition for medicines, 1. 578.
Osborn, Daniel, 1. 55, 64, 400.
Osborn, David, 1. 55, 400.
Osborn, Elisha, 1. 56, 402.
Osborn, Jacob, 1. 56, 402, 409.
Osborn, Jededlah, 1. 58, 403.
Osborn, Jeremiah, 1. 55, 56, 401.
Osborn, John, 1. 8, 75.
Osborn, Jonathan, i. 56, 61, 400.
Osborn, Joseph, 1. 55, 56, 401.
Osborn, Josiah, i. 55, 75.
Osborn, Lewis, 1. 55, 401.
Osborn, Mrs. Mary, i. 401, 403.
Osborn, Matthew, 1. 56, 402.
Osborn, Nathan, 1. 10; joins the
ministerial army, 547.
Osborn, Phyletous, i. 56.
Osborn, Smith, 1. 56.
Osborn, Thomas, 1. 7, 55, 401.
Osborn, Zebedee, 1. 56, 402.
Osborne, Zeklel, 1. 439.
Osburn, Henry, i. 8.
Osburn, Isaac, 1. 70.
Osburn, James, 1. 9,
Osburn, James R., 1. 10.
Osburn, John R., 1. 10.
Osburn, Richard, 1. 7, 10; 11. 86, 87.
Osburn, Rodger, 1. 10, 236.
Osburn, Stephen, 1. 141.
Osgood, captain, i. 621.
Osman, Adonijah, 1. 394.
Osman, Adonijah, Jr., 1. 63, 397.
Osman, Daniel, 1. 394.
Osman, Jacob, 1. 397.
Osman, Jonathan, i. 393.
Osman, Peter, i. 390.
Osman, widow, 1. 394.
Osman, Wind., 1. 394.
Osmer, Marah, I. 383.
Osmun, Israel, 1. 16.
Osmus, John, li. 337.
Osterhoudt. (See OosterTumdt.)
Ostrander, Abraham, i. 69.
Ostrander, Christopher, 1. 28.
Ostrander, Daniel, 1. 28.
Ostrander, David, i. 29.
Ostrander, Gideon, i. 28.
Ostrander, Hendrick, 1. 646.
Ostrander, Hubert, 1. 36, 218.
Ostrander, Jacobus, Jr., i. 82.
Ostrander, Johannis, i. 36.
Ostrander, lieutenant John, ii. 5
33, 34, 49; rank in 1775, 44, 52.
Ostrander, Marcus, i. 28.
Ostrander, Petrus, i. 28.
Ostrander, Teunis, i. 81.
Ostrander, Thomas, 1. 251; lieu-
tenant, ii. 34, 49, 53.
Ostrander, William, i. 29.
Ostrim, Barnard, i. 68.
Ostrout, Hendrick P., 1. 35. (See
Oosterhoudt.)
Ostrum, Henry, 1. 171, 245.
Ostrum, Jacobus, imprisoned on
a charge of enlisting men for
the king, i. 195.
Oswegatchie, in possession of the
enemy, 1. 336 ; a vessel wrecked
near, ii. 196.
Oswego, in possession of the
enemy, i. 336; tories from the
Mohawk go to, 519 ; the enemy
expected at, 520; colonel But-
ler's Indians expected by way
of, ii. 94.
Oswego market. New York, 1. 314.
Othouill, Gilbirt, i. 12.
Otter, Nathan, ii. 302.
Ouderkerk, Jacob, 1. 324.
Onderkirk, Myndert, U. 358.
Oughterson, Andrew, 1. 224; 11. 46.
Oushem, Johannis, 1. 26.
Ousterhout, Peter, ii. 345. (Seo
Oostej'houdt.)
Outenbergh, Henry, i. 315.
Outerzee, Michel, i. 263.
Outhouse, Israel, evidence of, U.
85.
Outhouse, Nicholas, evidence of,
11. 85, 87.
Outman, Stephen, 1. 18.
Outwater, Daniel, i. 141.
Cutwater, Thomas, 1. 3, 42, 43, 197,
201.
Ovens, Williams, 1. 15.
Overaker, Martine, i. 82.
Overbagh, Jeremiah, i. 80.
Overhlser, Causper, 1. 82.
Overmoret, Zachar'h, exchanged,
It. 364.
Overton, , 1. 380.
INDEX.
447
Overton, Aron, 1. 49, 60.
Overton, Asa, 1. 151.
Overton, Benjamin, 1. 48, 385.
Overton, David, 1. 47, 48, 387.
Overton, Elton, 1. 60, 389.
Overton, Isaac, 1. 48, 57, 60, 312, 385,
389 ; chairman of committee of
Brookhaven, 333.
Overton, James, i. 15, 48, 60, 387,
389.
Overton, John, 1. 48, 49, 60, 389.
Overton, Joshua, 1. 60, 389.
Overton, Justus, 1. 46, 48.
Overton, Messenger, i. 47, 48.
Overton, Moses, 1. 60.
Overton, Nathaniel, 1. 46, 48, 60, 61,
389.
Overton, Palmer, 1. 46, 48.
Overton, Thomas, 1. 61, 395.
Owen, Abijah, i, 61.
Owen, Anning, i. 11.
Owen, Qershom, i. 11.
Owen, Isaac, i. 85.
Owen, James, 1. 27, 61.
Owen, Jesse, i. 12.
Owen, Jerediah, 1. 471.
Owen, John, 1, 85.
Owen, Jonathan, 1. 18, 85, 161.
Owen, Sylvanus, i. 469.
Owen, William, 1. 14.
Owen, Ziba, i. 5.
Owenill, Asliahel, 1. 74.
Owens, Ebenezer, 1. 144.
Owens, James, 1. 897.
Owens, Johannes, i. 248. (See
Oens.)
Oyster Bay, tories of, i. 202j Wil-
liam and Thomas Cock of, ex-
press regret for opposing elec-
tion of delegates, 243; James
Diokason visits, 454; petition
of lieutenant-colonel Birdsall
of, 679.
I>.
Packet ship, arrives in New
York, i. 211.
Padder, John, 11. 346.
Paddock, lieutenant Isaac, li. 43.
Paddock, Jonathan, report on a
letter from, i. 487.
Pagan, William, i. 255.
Page, Jacob, 1. 469.
Page, Nathaniel, ii. 141.
Fallen, Henry, 1. 83.
Pain, Anne, 1. 416.
Pain, Cornelious, 1. 55.
Pain, Daniel, 1. 413.
Pain, Deliverance, 1. 378.
Pain, Elnathan, 1. 58.
Fain, Isaac, 1. 56.
Pain, Jonathan, i. 50, 417.
Pain, Peter, 1. 50, 413.
Pain, Silas, i. 50.
Fain, widow, 1. 397.
Pain, William, i. 50.
Paine, Abraham, 1. 76.
Paine, AUsup, 1. 49, 60, 393.
Paine, Barnabus, 1. 75.
I'aine, Benjamin, 1. 49, 60, 61, 64,
388, 392.
Paine, Elisha, 1. 59, 62, 75.
Paine, Ephraim, elected to N. Y.
Provincial Congress, 1. 67; men-
tioned, 86; ii. 165; first judge of
Dutchess county, 171.
Paine, Ichabod, 1. 75.
Paine, John, 1. 5, 49, 50, 60, 61, 151,
393,416; ii. 195.
Paine, Samuel, 1. 148, 227. (See
Palatine, ofllcers of militia in, 1.
124, 149.
Paley, Peter, i. 82.
Paling, Mr., 1. 323.
Pallass, Andrls, i. 10.
Fallen, colonel, chairman of the
committee of Marbletown, 1.
280.
Palmer, Amos, 11. 142.
Palmer, Daniel, i. 68; captain,
11.43.
Palmer, David, 1. 74; appointed
^aptaln, 108; returns number
of men enlisted by'^lm, 112 ; in
the 4th regiment, ii. 36, 41;
serves in Canada, 37.
Palmer, Edward, 1. 188; enlists
men for the enemy, li. 88.
Palmer, Ellas, 1. 82, 175, 246.
Palmer, Fenner, i. 65, 176, 324.
Palmer, ensign George, 11. 44, 45.
Palmer, Gilbert, 1. 632.
Palmer, James, 1. 75.
Palmer, John, 1. 9.
Palmer, Joseph, i. 9, 175.
Palmer, Joseph, Jr., i. 74.
Palmer, Nathan, 1. 70.
Palmer, Obidlah, i. 28.
Palmer, Silas, i. 284; ii. 345.
Palmer, Sol., 1. 70.
Palmer, Thomas, 1. 18, 21, 234;
elected to N. Y. Provincial
Congress, 189; arrests Cadwal-
lader Golden, Jr., 456; cash
paid to, 483; recommends
the exemption of Mr. Seaden's
son, 559 ; chairman of commit-
tee of Newburgh, 628 ; colonel,
certifies to the loyalty of Eliza-
beth Wiggins, ii. 95 ; bearer of a
petition to the New York pro-
vincial convention, in behalf
of the &niUies of tories in New-
burgh precinct, 113.
Palmer, William, 1. 19, 289.
Palmer & Co., Messrs., cash re-
ceived from, i. 482.
Pallmetler, , 1. 526; joins the
enemy, 527; captain of the
king's district tories, 530 ; t^kes
a number of Americans pris-
oners, 11. 204.
Falmatier, Jacob, 1. 78.
Falmerton, Thomas, 11. 353.
Falmeteer, Michael, 1. 36.
Palmeteer, Peter, i. 37, 586.
Palmitear, Francis, i. 77.
Palmetor, John, 1. 74, 77.
Pamphlet, burned by the mob on
the commons of New York, 1.
273 ; reflections on the crime of
burning, 281 ; names of persons
who burned, 282.
Fanton, Francis, 1. 259.
Paoli, general, in command In
Canada, 1. 683, 634 ; the late Cor-
sican chief, nothing heard of,
674.
Paper, manufactured in the colo-
nies, i. 89; price of, 643; scarcity
of, 678.
Paper currency, report on, ii. 57.
(See Currency,)
Paper-makers exempt from, mili-
tary duty in Pennsylvania, i.
459.
Paper-mills, in America, 1. 310.
Par, Stephen, 1. 442.
Parcell, Jeremiah, 1. 32.
Parcelo, Henry, 1. 30.
Pardie, Jonathan, i. 188. (See
IHirdy.)
Paris, Isaac, elected to N. Y. Pro-
vincial Congress, 1. 190; mem-
ber of the Albany committee,
519 ; letter of, to the convention
respecting militia fines, 604.
Parish, Josiah, 1. 66.
Park, Ebenezer, 1. 76.
Parker, , a fifer, 11. 353.
Parker, Abel, 1. 73.
Parker, Abraham, 1. 62, 378.
Parker, captain (R. N.), i. 669.
Parker, Daniels, i. 8.
Parker, Elijah, 1. 458.
Parker, Elisha, 11. 358.
Parker, Isaac, 1. 8.
Parker, Jacob, 1. 8; 11. 86.
Parker, James, 1. 122.
Parker, corporal James, 11. 348.
Parker, John, 1. 7, 8, 15, 181.
Parker, Phinehas, 1. 62, 378.
Parker, Eichard J., 11. 348.
Parker, Robert, i. 98.
Parker, Timothy, i. 458.
Parkes, Samuel, 1. 99.
Parkhurst, Phineas, 1. 469.
Parkins, Ebenezer, 1. 144.
Parkinson, John, 1. 80; a linen
manufactory proposed to be set
up Dy, 435.
Parkley, Samuel, i. 164.
Parks, Arthur, 1. 21, 24, 163, 164,
227 ; bounty money paid to, 483.
Parks, Daniel, i. 74.
Parks, Ebenezer, 1. 25.
Parks, Isaac, 1. 76.
Parks, Jonathan, 1. 74.
Parks, Josiah, i. 25.
Parks, major, 11. 153, 155, 157, 158.
Parks, Whiten, 1. 72.
Parks, William, 1. 74. (See Parkes.)
Parliament (British), votes men
and money, for the next cam-
paign in America, 1. 583.
Farmer, James, 1. 500.
Parmer, Philip, 1. 184.
Parnel, Deborah, 1. 410.
Parrlsh, Silas, wounded, 11. 335.
Farsall, John, 1. 40.
Farsall, Thomas, 1. 270
Parse, Jeremiah, 1. 56.
Parsell, Jacob, 1. 40,
Parshal, David, 1. 394.
Farshall, James, 1. 11, 144; 11. 77.
448
INDEX.
Parshall, Phlnies, i. 12.
Parshall, Samuel, 1. 151,500.
Parshell, Lias, 1. 396.
Parson, Moses, 11. 142.
Parsons, Benjamin, 1.56.
Parsons, Charles, 1st lieutenant,
11. 33, U, 45, 48, 52 J captain,
muster-roll of his company,
358.
Parsons, Ell, 1. 303; 11. 32.
Parsons, Elisha, 1. 66.
Parsons, Elnathan, 1. 58.
Parsons, James, 1. 270.
Parsons, Jeremiah, 1. 403.
Parsons, John, 1. 55, 56, 403, 404.
Parsons, Ludlam, 1. 56, 403.
Parsons, Merrey, 1. 56, 404.
Parsons, Phebe, 1. 402.
Parsons, Robert, 1. 400.
Parsons, Samuel, 1. 55, 56, 400.
Parsons, sergeant Samuel, U. 337.
Parsons, Seth, 1. 56.
Parsons, William, 1. 56.
Pass, for John Sloss Hobart and
other members of the conven-
tion, 1. 423; to Nehemiah Car-
penter, 471; to James Smith,
615; to Nicholas Conckliug, and
others, 628; to Allen Grant,
631 ; to Gilbert Jones, ii. 55 ; to
Inhabitants of Long Island, to
remove to Dutchess county,
362.
Passaiok falls, general Clinton
orders a force to checli the ope-
' ration of tories at, i. 639.
Patchen, Andrew, 1. 57; damns
the Congress, 328; absconds,
329; of Brookhaven, 385.
Patmore, Benjamin, ii. 360.
Patrick, Adam, i. 19.
Patrick, Rebecca, 1. 655.
Patrick, Robert, 1. 70.
Patrick, Samuel, 1. 203, 655.
Patriot, American, letter from
an, in London, i. 1.
Patterson, Alexander, trial of, 11.
205.
Patterson, sergeant Ephralm, ii.
142.
Patterson, Hennery, 1. 248.
Patterson, James, 1. 19.
Patterson, John, il. 189, 340.
Patterson, Joseph, 1. 15, 151 ; ii. 77.
Patterson, Mattwew, refuses one
of gen. Howe's protections, i.
664; examination of, ibid.; ap-
plies for the release of Malcom
Morrison, 007 ; Innholder, 668.
Paterson, Moses, i. 33.
Patterson, Oliver, 1. 15, 17, 151.
Patterson, Robert, i. 230.
Patterson, Samuel, 1. 25.
Patterson, William, 1. 376.
Pattey, Joseph, 1. 49.
Pattison, Michael, i. 35.
Pattison, Nehemiah, i. 6.
Pattison, William, 1. 34.
Patty, Ezeklel, 1. 64.
Patty, James, i. 64.
Paul, James, 1. 7.
Paulding, CornellUB, 1. 7.
Paulding, Garet, 1. 8.
Paulding, John, i. 446.
Paulding, Joseph, affidavit of, 1.
446.
Paulding, Peter, affidavit of, i.
445.
Paulding, William, 1. 86, 108, 286.
Pauley, Hugh, ii. 341.
Pawling, Alb&t, major of bri-
gade, 1. 470; aid-inajor, 11. 6, SO;
recommended to gen. Clinton,
14; served in Canada, 30, 36,38,
41, 42 ; captain, 36, 52; memorial
of, 70; at Fort Montgomery, 112.
Pawling, Henry, associator, 1. 33,
71; referred to as lieutenant,
303; 11. 6,8,31,32,34,50,52.
Pawling, John, 1. 81.
Pawling, Levi, delegate to the
N. Y. provincial convention, 1.
21, 22, 23; associator of Ulster
county, 34; chairman of the
committee of Marbletown, 35,
151; colonel, 177, 218; officers of
the regiment of, 178; military
character of, 504 ; recommended
for the standing army, 11. 37;
ordered to march to Fort Mont-
gomery, 60; his regiment or-
dered to be completed, 111.
Pawling, William, elected to N.
Y. Provincial Congress, 1. 64, 188;
letter of Robert Yates to, 426.
Pawlings, militia officers of, i.
132, 152 ; officers of minute men
in, 164.
Paxton (Pa.), Mr. Zedwidts offers
to raise a regiment of riflemen
in, 1. 104.
Pay of representatives of the con-
vention ftom New York, i. 561.
Payne (Paine), Brlnton, i. 41, 75 ;
captain, 1.36 ; ii. 5, 7, 37 ; resigns
his commission, 8; major, 54; a
prisoner in the provost guard.
New York, 93.
Payne, David, i. 70.
Payne, James, i. 54, 75, 398.
Payne, lleut. James William, 1.
107, 117; ii. 40, 42.
Payn, Noah, 1. 66.
Payne, Samuel, i. 66.
Peabody, Isaac, deposition of, i.
527, 528, 530.
Peack, George, i. 316.
Peack, Jonathan, i. 289. (See
Feck.)
Peacock, Hugh, 1. 248.
Peacok, Thomas, i. 248.
Peak, , ii. 47.
Peanes, Ezekel, 1. 421.
Pearce (Peers), Henry, 1. 222, 425.
Pearce, major, ald-de-camp to
general Gates, 1. 550.
Pearce, Natlian, chairman of the
committee of Duteliess county,
1.680.
Pearce, captain Nathan, dis-
missed the service, 11. 39.
Pears, William, 1. 815.
Pearsall, Daniel, 1. 52.
Pearsall, Henry, 1. 73.
Pearsall, Hezekiah, 1. 182, 215.
Pearsall, James, i. 52.
Pearsall, Joseph, i. 184.
Pearsall, Thomas, 1. 118.
Pearse (Percy), Jonathan, com-
missioned lieutenant, 1. 107;
Indorses the petition of captain
David Lyons, 117; resignation
of, 420 ; referred to as lieutenant,
ii. 7, 8, 36 ; served In Canada, 29,
38; In the 3d battalion, 34; rec-
ommended for a company, 39 ;
rank in 1775, 40, 42, 51 ; in 1776,
62; captain, 50, 83, 85; evidence
of, 158; date of his commission,
164; serves on court-martial,
179. (See Pierce.) ^
Pearson, Henry, 1. 184.
Pearson, John, 1. 184.
Pearson, Silas, Jr., 1. 309.
Pearson, William, i. 183. (See
Pierson.)
Peaes, agents appointed to pur-
chase, for the northern army,
1. 512.
Peas, Nathaniel, i. 15.
Pease, Joel, i. 172, 246.
Pease, Matthew, 1. 63.
Peck, Augustus, i. 60, 393.
Peck, John, 1. 66, 84, 170; u. 352.
Peck, Jonathan, i. 267.
Peck, Joseph, 1. 49, 60, 79, 393.
Peck, Oliver, i. 83.
Pecke, , recommended for an
ensigncy, ii. 23.
Peckwell, Henry, secretary to
committee on conspiracies, 1.
671 ; discharges Sllaa Gardiner,
ii. 162.
Peckwill, William, 1. 500.
Pederick, John, i. 52.
Pederiek, Josiah, i. 51.
Pedet, Benjamin, i. S7S.
Peck, George, report on petition
of, 1. 374 ; mentioned, 616.
Peek, John, 1. 141.
Peekskill, gen. Heath stationed
at, i. 560; ii. 13; measures to de-
fend the pass at, 1. 561 ; prison-
ers sent to Poughkeepsle from,
575 ; Albany rangers ordered to,
602; American force at, 623; not
in danger, 625; gen. Washing-
ton's orders respecting the
public stores at, 626 ; mentioned,
ii. 17, 18; tories hide in the
mountains near, 84 ; court-mar-
tials at, 85, 87; the enemy in
possession of, 87; public stores
ordered to be removed from,
89 ; proceedings of a court-mar-
tial held at, 153; the enemy
lands at, 154; 1,000 men recom-
mended to be stationed at, 176.
Poet, Stephen, 1. 17.
Peggy, ship, clearance requested
for the, i. 128.
Peirce, Ablah, i. 407.
Peirson, Abraham, i. 58, 412.
Peirson, Daniel, 1. 58, 412.
Peirson, David, 1. 68, 235, 24-3, 812,
412.
INDEX.
449
Pelrson, Henry, 1. 58.
Pelrson, Isaac, 1. 58.
Peirson, Jedldiah, 1. 58, 412.
Pelrson, Jeremiah, 1. 58.
Peirson, Job, 1. 58, 412.
Pelrson, John, 1. 58.
Peirson, Josiah, 1. 58, 412.
Pelrson, Lemuel, 1. 58, 235, 412.
Peirson, Matthew, 1. 58, 412.
Peirson, Nathan, 1. 58, 412.
Pelrson, Samuel, 1. 58, 60.
Peirson, Silas, 1. 15.
Peirson, Silvanus, 1. 58, 412.
Peirson, Stephen, 1. 58, 414.
Peirson, doctor Stiles, 1. 150.
Peirson, Theophilus, 1. 58, 414.
Pelrson, Timothy, i. 58, 60, 409, 415.
Peirson, William, 1. 129.
Peirson, Zachariah, i. 58, 414.
Peirson, Zebulon, 1. 58, 412.
Pelham, Elisha, 1. 619.
Pelham, John, i. 619.
Pelham, militia officers of, 1. 158 ;
members of the committee for,
632.
Pell, , goes on board H. M.
ship Asia, 1. 299.
Pell, John, removes from the city
of New York, 1. 232.
PeU, John, Jr., 1.13.
Pell, Josiah, 1. 13.
Pell, Philip, i. 445 ; 11. 153, 168.
Pell, Samuel Tredwell, appointed
lieutenant, i. 107, 108; captain,
11 34, 49, 179 ; served in Canada,
36, 38; rank in 1775, 41, 42, 52;
descriptive list of his company,
345 ; la the 2d New York regi-
ment, 351.
Pelletreau, Ellas, i. 59, 410.
Pelletreau, John, i. 60.
Pells, Hendrick, 1. 78.
Pelsue & Halsted, Messrs., i. 288.
. Pelton, Benjamin, appointed
lieutenant in the N. Y. contin-
entals, i. 107; leaves Quebec,
285; captain, ii. 12, 34; character
of, 31 ; served in Canada, 38 ; an
excellent officer, 39; in the 1st
regiment, 40, 42.
Pelton, Daniel, asks to be ap-
pointed lieutenant in the con-
tinental service, i. 229 ; 2d lieu-
tenant, ii. 38.
Pelton, PhiUip, applies for a
commission, i. 253 ; mentioned,
ii. 46.
Pelts, Evert, i. 78.
Pelts, Francis, 1. 78.
Pelts, Hendrick, i. 71.
Pelts, Michel, i. 78.
Pemart, Frances, 1. 473, 485.
Pemberton, Jeremiah, 1. 508, 513.
Pemberton, William, petitions to
be released from jail, ii. 185.
Pembleton, Benjamin, 1. 815, 546.
Pembleton, Jeremiah, 1. 521, 522.
Pembroke, David, 1. 638; exami-
nation of, respecting James
Eobinson, 661 ; a prisoner, U. 62,
63 ; mentioned, 341.
Pembrook, James, 11. 341.
Vol. n.— 57
Pembroke, Thomas, i. 28.
Pembroke, William, 1. 28.
Pendall, William, 1. 16.
Penderson. (See Frenderscyn.)
Pendelton, Solomon, i. 170; rec-
ommended for a commission,
11. 9, 26 ; lieutenant, 44, 50, 52, 301.
Penet, Mr. (See PUarua.)
Penney, Isaac, 1. 408.
Pennie, Edward, i. 60, 388.
Pennie, widow, i. 396.
Pennie, William, 1. 394, 397.
Pennsylvania, trade of, to be
restricted, 1.1; paper manufac-
tured in, 89 ; a plate engraved
to counterfeit currency in, 367 ;
gen. Washington re-enforced
from, 550; commissioners for
the regulation of prices from,
il. 55.
Penny, Edward, Jr., i. 64.
Penny, Joseph, 1. 19.
Penore, David, 1. 158.
Penoyar, William, 1. 473.
Penoyer, Amos, i. 70.
Penoyer, Joseph, 1. 69.
Perce, Ebennezar, i. 196.
Percival, Jeremiah, 11. 142.
Percival, Steven, 1. 469.
Perepannis, James, i. 34.
Peresoneus, James, 1. 268.
Perham, John, 1. 13.-
Perk, Roger, 1. 80.
Perkins, Abljah, 1. 21, 28, 119, 137.
Perkins, Abraham, clerk of New
Marlboro committtee, 1. 27.
Perkins, Ebenezer, i. 37, 194.
Perkins, Joseph, ii. 348.
Perkins, doctor Seth, i. 28.
Perkins, Valentine, 1. 37.
Perkins, Zophar, i. 36, 38.
Perlee, Edmond, i. 76.
Pero, John Baptiste, i. 633.
Perry, Benjamin, i. 69.
Perry, Edmund, i. 50.
Perry, Eliakim, i. 49, 60, 393.
Perry, Isaac, i. 138, 188, 262.
Perry, Jabez, i. 230.
Perry, Jacobus, i. 262.
Perry, James, 1. 19.
Perry, Job, i. 197.
Perry, Johannes, 1. 6.
Perry, John, 1. 196, 262.
Perry, Josiah, 1. 69.
Perry, Moses, i. 196.
Perry, Samuel, i. 175.
Perry, Seth, i. 79.
Perry, Solomon, i. 196.
Perry, widow, 1. 390.
Perry, William H. C, 1. 68.
Perry, Hayes & Sherbrooke,
Messrs., friends of the ;Ameri-
can cause, 1. 545.
Persall, John, a tory prisoner at
Hackinsack, 1. 498.
Persall, John, Jr., i. 8. (See Par-
itt.)
Persals, Paul, 1. 8.
Persen, Adam, i. 32.
Person, Cornells, 1. 29.
Persen, Jacobus, i. 31.
Persen, Johannis, 1. 30, 177.
Persen, John J., 1. 31.
Persen, Matthews, 1. 32.
Pershall. (See Parshall.)
Person, Joseph, i. 315.
Pertaskeo, Peter, i. 70.
Peters, Benjamin, 1. 34.
Peters, colonel, 1. 91.
Peters, Hulet, town clerk of
Hempstead, 1. 39.
Peters, James, i. 14, 145.
Peters, John, i. 184, 290.
Peters, Richard, secretary of the
board of war, requests return
of the prisoners in each colony,
1.441.
Peters, Samuel, i. 667.
Peters, Thomas, Jr., 1. 216.
Peters, Valentine H., i. 185, 216,
461.
Peterson, David, 1. 183, 217.
Peterson, Gearit, i. 315.
Peterson, Jacob, 1. 182, 216.
Peterson, John, ii. 345.
Petry, Daniel, i. 125.
Petry, Hanyoost H., 1. 125.
Petry, Hanyoost Mx., 1. 125.
Petry, John, i. 125.
Pettie, Abiel, ii. 340.
Pettingill, Samuel, 1. 124.
Pettit, Benjamin, 1. 46, 182, 209,
374, 421.
Pettit, Daniel, i. 275.
Pettit, Ebenezer, 1. 83.
Pettit, John, i. 181, 182.
Pettit, Joseph, 1. 217.
Pettit, Michael, 1. 184.
Pettit, Mr., 1. 323.
Pettitt, Adam, 1. 183.
Pettitt, Increase, 1. 184.
Pettitt, Isaac, 1. 186, 216, 262.
Pettitt, James, i. 82, 175, 183.
Pettitt, Samuel, 1. 182, 184, 215, 217.
Pettitt, Stephen, 1. 40, 181.
Pettitt, Thomas, doorkeeper to
the convention, petitions for
additional compensation, 680;
affidavit of, ii. 175.
Pettit, WiUiam, 1. 182, 184. (See
PUtet.)
Petty, Daniel, i. 46, 48, 57, 385.
Petty, Ezekiel, 1. 61, 389, 394.
Petty, James, i. 61, 389, 396.
Petty, John, 1. 61, 397.
Petty, Joseph, 1. 390.
Petty, William, i. 61.
Pew, Peter, i. 262.
Phelps, Saul, 1. 98.
Phelps, Timothy, 1. 198.
Phenix, James, i. 34.
Phenix, Robert, i. 37.
Phenix, Thomas, i. 292. (See
Phoenix,)
Pheroe, Andrew, ii. 353.
Philadelphia, delegates to be
elected to the congress at, i. 2,
3 ; petition of merchants of, 296 ;
battle between English and
American vessels below, 303;
threatened by the British, ^54 ;
gen. Howe about to march to,
669 ; about to be attacked, 11. 93 ;
sulphur can be transported
450
INDEX.
from the head of the Susque-
hanna to, 107.
Philip, Amaziah, i. 173.
Philip, George, 1. 173.
Philip, captain Jacobus, 1. 173;
11. 185, 192.
Phillip, Johannig, i. 172.
Philip, Zacheriah, i, 127.
Phillips, Charles, 1. 137, 315.
Philips, Christian, ii. 348.
Philips, David, 1. 291.
Philips, Ebenezer, i. 54, 496.
Philipse, colonel Frederick, pro-
tests against the election of
delegates to the N. Y. provincial
convention, 1. 20; a tory, 188;
suspected, 341; summoned be-
fore the committee on conspir-
acies, 369; requests to be set at
liberty on parole, 540 ; parole of,
ibid. ; cause of the torylsm in
Westchester county, 555; ap-
plication of, rejected, 556; men-
tioned, 662; ii. 83.
Philips, James, ii. 335.
Philips, Joseph, i. 45, 381.
Philips, Joshua, 1. 16.
Philips, Moses, i. 1T7, 276.
Philips, Samuel, 1. 45, 47, 51, 134,
381, 398.
Phillips, doctor Theophelus, i. 45.
Phillips, William, i. 45, 53, 399, 409.
Philipse, William, Jr., 1. 54, 105;
1st lieutenant, ii. 41.
Philips, Zebulon, i. 53.
Philipsburgh, militia officers of,
1. 158, 179 ; members of the com-
mittee for, 632; mentioned, ii.
89.
Philps, Abraham, i. 83.
Phllps, Henry, i. 83.
Philps, Henry C, i. 85.
Philps, Jacobus, i. 83.
Philps, Peter, 1. 83.
Phlnlison, John, i. 226.
Phipen, Joseph, i. 197, 458.
Phipen, Samuel, Jr., 1. 197.
Phoenix, Daniel, i. 118, 129, 163, 180.
Phoenix, Mr., 1. 128.
Phoenix, WiUiam, 1. 31. (See Phe-
nix.)
Phoenix, H. M. ship, petition of
prisoners belonging to, 1. 307;
Henry Kilgrove, pilot, taken
by, 314; to ascend the North
river, 362; Joshua Ferris and
others go on board of, 442, 448 ;
John Fowler and others carried
on board of, 477.
Pichtol, Henry, 11. 347.
Pick, William, 1. 34.
Piokard, John, 1. 149.
Plckken, James, 1. 29.
Plcken, Mrs., i. 583.
Pieneer, ensign, 11. 30.
Pier, sergeant John Ernest, 11. 858.
Pierce, captain, 11. 37. (See Pearse.)
Pierce, Ephralm, 1. 230.
Pierce, Silas, 1. 284.
Pleroy. (See Pearse.)
Plerson, David, 1. 120.
Plerson, Ellas, 1. 407.
Plerson, doctor Silas, 1. 5, 145 ; ob-
jections to his being commis-
sioned captain of the Goshen
militia, 1. 150. (See Pearson.)
Peirson, Theophilus, 1. 120.
Pigeon, William, 1. 184, 215.
Pigney, William, 1. 291.
Pike, Henry, 1. 61, 62, 395.
Pike, Jonathan, 1. 62, 70, 395.
Pike, Selah, 1. 55, 400.
Pilhgenli, John, i. 16.
Pllpet, George, 1. 135.
Plnck, John, 1. 71.
Pinok, Philip, 1. 71.
Pinckney, Samuel, 1. 78.
Pindall, James, 1. 13.
Pine, Amory, 1. 82.
Pine, Daniel, 1. 183, 215.
Pine, James, 1. 183, 215.
Pine, Jonathan, 1. 19 ; 11. 79.
Pine, Bichard, 1. 183.
Pine, Steven, il. 79.
Pinfold, Edmond, i. 182.
Pinfold, Edward, member of the
committee of Flushing, 1. 335.
Pink, Jacob, 1. 80.
Pinkim, Paul, i. 19.
Pinkney, Ezeklel, 1. 77.
Plnkneyi John, 1. 77.
Pinkney, Joseph, 1. 175.
Pinkney, Thomas, 1. 77, 158, 257.
Pinkney, William, 1. 158, 257.
(See Pinckney.)
Plnney, Nathaniel, 1. 70.
Pion, Greames, i. 461.
Piramus, British handbills circu-
lated in, i. 498.
Plrkins, James, ii. 357.
Pitcher, Isaac, 1. 500.
Pitcher, John, i. 69.
Pitcher, William, il. 192.
Pitt, Abraham, i. 77.
Pitt, Jacob, names of men be-
longing to his quarter, 1. 248.
Pitt, William, I. 217.
Pittet, Jonathan, i. 175.
Pittett, Nathaniel, 1. 40. (See
Pettit.)
Pitty, John, i. 197.
Plxley, Eli, i. 19.
Place, James, 1. 183, 216.
Place, Morris, i. 140.
Place, Eichard, i. 184.
Place, Samuel, i. 216.
Place, Thomas, 1. 185 ; petition of,
expressing his regret for voting
against an election of delegates
in Queens county, 210; resident
of Hempstead, 461.
Place, William, 1. 29.
Plain Truth, an answer to Com-
mon Sense, published, 1. 281.
Plan for establishing a linen
factory, 1. 167; of the British
against New York, 833, 862, 372,
421.
Plank, Johannis, 1. 33.
Planton, John, 1. 287, 289.
Plas, Henrick, 11. 190.
Platner, Henry, 11. 192.
Platon, Jonathan, 1. 99.
Piatt, Benonl, 1. 04, 159.
Piatt, Charles, 1. 72, 140, 142, 558.
Piatt, Cornelius, deposition of, 1.
350.
Piatt, Ebenezer, 1. 61, 134, 231;
proposed retaliation for the
capture of, 286.
Piatt, Eliphelet, 1. 67.
Piatt, Epeuetus, 1. 185.
Piatt, George, 1. 28.
Piatt, Israel, 1. 136.
Piatt, Jeremiah, 1. 4.
Piatt, John, i. 184.
Piatt, Jonas, 1. 51, 377.
Piatt, Jonathan, a delegate to the
N. Y. provincial convention, I.
21, 64; appointed captain, 105;
reports on the case of Abram C.
Cuyler, 547; mentioned, 11. 27,
37, 41, 43.
Piatt, Joseph, I. S3, 398.
Piatt, major, evidence of, ii. 153.
Piatt, Nathan, associator of Suf-
folk county, 1. 52, 54; captain,
278, 312 ; resident of Smithtown,
398 ; munitions received by, 651 ;
petitions' to be re-imbursed
money advanced to his com-
pany, 651; recommended for a
captaincy, ii. 4, 47.
Piatt, Obadiah, i. 51.
Piatt, Phillip, 1. 184, 217.
Piatt, Bichard, associator of Suf-
folk county, i. 52,54; lieutenant,
117 ; resignation of, 420 ; ii. 4, 7 ;
case of, i. 422 ; recommended, 11.
30 ; referred to as captain, 34, 36,
45 ; served in Canada, 38 ; rank
in 1775, 42; in 1T76, 52.
Piatt, Uriah, 1. 185, 216,
Piatt, Zebulon, 1. 50.
Piatt, Zephaniah, associator of
Suffolk CO., i. 53 ; of Smithtown,
398.
Piatt, Zephanlab, of Dutchess co.,
1. 78; member of the N. Y. Pro-
vincial Congress, 67,1 86, 106;
member of the Dutchess co.
committee, 195 ; member of the
N. Y. provincial convention,
484 ; member of the secret com-
mittee for the defence of the
Highlands, 562; deputy from
Dutchess county, 585; affidavit
of Isaac Adriance before, 601;
member of the committee for
removing prisoners from Kings-
ton, 672; 2d Judge of Dutchess
county, 11. 171.
Piatt, lieutenant Zephaniah, re-
commended as a good officer, il.
4, 37, 39 ; to recruit, 12.
Piatt, Zophar, 1. 50.
Pleas, Maurice, i. 72; major,
letter of, to the convention,
587.
Pleas, William, 1. 51.
Pllarua, Penet & Co., merchants
of Nantz, propose to furnish N.
Y. convention with munitions
of war, cloth, blankets and
other merchandise, 1. 492.
Ploegh, WUhelmus, 1. 79.
INDEX.
451
Plot, the, discovered, 1. 1 ; to raise
an insurrection In the province
of New York, discovered, 101,
Plumb, David, 1. 267.
Plumsted, Joseph, 1. 17.
Plumstid James, 1. 17.
Poague, Joseph, ii. 360.
Poast, Eldad, i. 469.
Pochack, militia officers of, i.
144.
Poineer, David, 1. 473.
Poineair, Isaac, 1. 279, 302.
Point au Per, number of troops
stationed at, i. 633.
Polhemus, Abraham, 1. 7,
Polhemus, Aurt, i. 7.
Polhemus, Daniel, 1. 29.
Polhemus, George, i. 7.
Polhemius, Henderick, i. 9.
Polhemus, Jacob, 1. 7, 224.
Polhemus, Johannes, 1. 9, 202.
Polhemus, John, 1. 28, 182, 202, 217,
235, 240, 341 ; bond of, 218.
Polhemus, Theodoras, 1. 9, 41, 86 ;
elected delegate to provincial
convention, 42; elected to the
N. Y. Provincial Congress, 90.
Poll-list at the Jamaica eleQtion,
1. 180.
Pollan, John, 1. 10.
PoUard, captain Benjamin, his
company at North castle, i. 536 ;
certifies that captain Ford sent
plunder to Connecticut, 540,
541; deposition of Ebenezer
Burrel a soldier of the company
of, 542.
Polly, brig,"captaln Eedfleld com-
mands, i. 551.
Polly & Nancy, sloop, cast away
on Squam beach, 1. 220.
Polver, Conradt, i. 71.
Pond, militia officers of, i. 144;
militia company of, 224.
Ponderson, John, 1. 303. (See
Ihmderson.)
Pool, Pearse, i. 183.
Pool, Solomon, 1. 215, 461.
Poole, Isaac, i. 78.
Poole, Thomas, 1. 77.
Poor, bread assigned for the use
of the, 1. 128; of New York city,
condition of, 311; vestry of New
York requests to be supplied
with funds for the relief of, ibid;
amount paid for the removal
and support of the, 483; from
New York city, In Westchester
county, 649.
Pope, captain, wounded, 1. 518.
Popham, Francis, ii. 360.
Popham, Samuel, U. 360.
Poppino, John, Jr., i. 144.
Popus, John, 1. 231.
Pork, price of, i. 362, 430.
Porter, Elijah, 1. 75.
Porter, John, 1. 79.
Porter, Noah, 1. 98.
Porter, Thomas, 1. 17; 11. 350.
Post, Abraham, 1. 5, 10, 31, 122,146,
203.
Post, Adrolon.l. 283.
Post, Anthony, captain of artifi-
cers, i. 254 ; a New York fireman,
315; his company at White
Plains, 535.
Post, Cornelius, i. 31.
Post, Dennis, 1. 122, 146.
Post, Ellas, 1. 646.
Post, Francis, i. 315.
Post, Frederick, 1. 10.
Post, Henry, 1. 32, 50, 407.
Post, Isaac, i. 8, 10, 32, 59, 60, 146,
269, 407.
Post, Israel, 1. 123, 146.
Post, Jacob, 1. 31, 32, 122, 123, 146,
158, 269.
Post, James, i. 59, 407.
Post, Jan, 1. 32.
Post, Jeremiah, I. 60, 120, 407.
Post, John, of Haverstraw, i. 10.
Post, John, Jr., 1. 407.
Post, captain John, 1. 408.
Post, Joseph, 1. 84, 141, 407.
Post, Lewis, 1. 122, 146.
Post, lieutenant, 11. 120, 126.
Post, Martin, 1. 31, 146.
Post, Nathan, 1. 37, 413.
Post, Stephen, i. 410.
Post, William, i. 122, 146, 315.
Post-riders employed between
Fishkill and New York, 1. 467;
Instructions to, 474.
Pott, Jacob, 1. 287.
Potter, colonel, i. 543.
Potter, Gilbert, i. 51, 131, 231.
Potter, lieutenant, arrests Sam'l
Townsend, ii. 110.
Potter, Nathaniel, 1. 144, 558.
Potter, Nicholas, i. 73.
Potter, Oliver, i. 114.
Potter, Samuel, i. 468.
Pottman, Garret, recommended
for a commission, ii. 4; men-
tioned, 19.
Poughkeepsle, election at, 1. 67;
associators in, 77, 78, 79 ; militia
officers of, 132, 244; petition of
the officers of the Independent
company of, 179 ; captain S wart-
wout's company stationed at,
270 ; prisoners sent from Peeks-
kill to, 575; instructions re-
specting the frigates at, 578;
petition of shipwrights em-
ployed at, 616; ship Congress
removed to Esopus from, 657.
Poundridge, militia officers of, i.
159 ; members of the committee
for, 632 ; petition of committee
of, ii. 64; disbursements for
prisoners of war at, 129; census
of, 363.
Povey, Edmond, Jr., 1. 50.
Powder, sent to the continental
camp, account of, 1. 97 ; Henry
Wisner naanufactures a quan-
tity of, 475; tories plunder
several hundred weight of, ii.
193.
Powder-mill, the N. Y. Provincial
Congress authorize a, i. 102;
erection of a, 276, 423; bond to
refund money lent to erect a,
419, 424; John B. Livingston
erects a, 420. (See Mill.)
Powell, Amos, 1. 183, 215.
Powel, Asael, i. 284.
Powell, Caleb, petitions to be ex-
changed, ii. 361 ; granted. Ibid.
Powell, Martin, 1. 155; ii. 174. ,
Powell, Solomon, i. 81, 183, 217.
Powell, Stephen, i. 182, 215; U.
345.
Powel, Thomas, 1. 16.
Powell, William, requests that
his wife may be Inoculated for
small-pox, i. 156; mentioned,
228; requests permission to go
on board the Asia man-of-war,
269.
Powell, William, Jr., 1. 81.
Powels, George, 1. 451.
Power, Jacob, i. 75.
Power, Joest, i, 76.
Power, Richard, a tory, i. 513.
Powers, Andrew, ii. 142.
Powers, Charles, ii. 347.
Powers, George, i. 147.
Powers, Jerahmeel, i. 08.
Powers, Phenihas, ii. 142.
Powlas Hook, two companies of
British stationed at, i. 670.
Powley, Thomas, ii. 127.
Fowling, Levi, Jr., i. 268.
Poyer, Thomas, 1. 83.
Poyne, Thomas, 1. 425.
Pozer, Jacob, i. 291.
Pragret, Henry, 1. 461.
Pratt, David, i. 173.
Pratt, Joel, i. 105; captain, 11. 36,
40, 43.
Pratt, John, 1. 215.
Pratt, Jonathan, 1. 183.
Pratt, Thomas, 1. 282.
Prays, Ephraim, 1. 152.
Prebble, ensign Samuel, ii. 31, 44.
Fresher, Henry, 1. 122, 146.
Presler, John, i. 37.
Presler, Jonathan, 1. 36.
Press, freedom of. Insulted by ad-
vocates for liberty, 1. 281.
Preston, Colburn, ii. 139.
Preston, Othnell, i. 271.
Preston, Thomas, ii. 340.
Price, Benjamin, 1. 50, 416.
Price, John, 1. 144, 170, 323.
Price, Joseph, i. 18.
Price, Michael, merchant of New
York, i. 255.
Prices, minutes of commission-
ers for the regulation of, ii. 55 ;
their report, 57.
Priohard, James, applies for a
commission of 2d lieutenant, i.
253; mentioned, 11. 46. (See
I^ntcJiard.)
Priohat, John, 1. 437.
Pride, James, 1. 28.
Pride, John, i. 15.
Prime, Benjamin Y., 1. 50.
Prince, John, 1. 49, 60, 393.
Prince, Joseph, 1. 49, 60, 393.
Prince, Samuel, elected to N. Y.
Provincial Congress, i. 245.
Prince, Thomas, i. 49, 60.
452
DJDEX.
Princeton, general Lee passes
through, i. 550; Hessians re-
treat to, 583; British defeated
at, ii. 119.
Prlndle, Daniel, 1. 16.
Prindle, Enos, i. 16.
Prlndle, Jotham, 11. 348.
Pringle, , 1. 292.
Pringle, Benjamin, 1. 16.
Printer, a, and types on board
the Duchess of Gordon, 1. 366.
(See HoU; Loudon; JRivington.)
Prior, Abner W., surgeon's mate,
11. 351.
Prisoners In New York, 1. 212,
299, 373; David Provost taken,
301; committee appointed to
superintend, 337; exchange of,
372; sent from Jamaica jail,
Ibid.; petition of, 420; brought
from New York, and to be
sent to Litchfield, list of, 425;
petition of Joshua Purdy and
other tories, 455; at King's
bridge, ordered to be brought
before the convention, 479;
amount paid for the removal
from Kingston of, 483 ; petition
of sundry, 485 ; Scotch, petition
of, and report thereon, 488;
taken at Hacklnsack, list of,
496; brought to White Plains,
532; ordered from PeekskiU to
Poughkeepsie, 575 ; taken by the
British, cruelly treated, and
dying in great numbers, 671 ;
John McKesson and Robert
Benson, appointed commis-
sioners of, ii. 60; report on the
movement of, confined in
Kingston, 61; In Ulster county
jail, list of, 63 ; permitted to en-
list in New York continentals,
79; disbursements on account
of, 129; petition of, 130, 161; ra-
tions allowed to, 136; warrant
for the removal of, 161 ; ensign
Legget taken at Fort Mont-
gomery, 347; Abraham Defreest
taken, 348; Anth&ny Crowder,
Wm. Kincade and Hosea Mc-
Farlan taken, 349; names of
tories and other, 349, 350 ; John
Hale, Christopher Chatnell,
Adam Storing, Charles Baln-
brldge, John Connely and Peter
Winn, taken by the enemy,
856; Gilbert Bogart, John
Baptist, Thomas Cooper, John
Van Snell, taken by the enemy,
357; John Helmer, PhlUp Gray,
John Bishop, John House, Gar-
ret Marselus, George Murray,
John Mullen, Henry Seymour,
Christian Tlpperwlne, taken by
the enemy, 358/ Daniel Blue In
Albany jail, 359; Henry Corne-
Usen, Henry Wheeler, Jacob
Wormly, George Whlshlck,
taken by the enemy. Ibid.;
several Vermont rioters carried
to Albany, 305; of war, petition
of Caleb Powell and others to
be exchanged as, 11. 361, 362, 364.
Prltchard, Luke, 1.46. (SeePrioft-
ard,)
Prltchet, Isaac, 1. 437.
Probaske, Abraham, examina-
tion of, 1. 454.
Proclamation, British, of pardon,
to be Issued, 1. 427; Issued by
general Washington to all sus-
pected persons, 602; of governor
Robertson recalling the people
of the province of New York to
their former allegiance to the
king of England, 11. 354.
Procter, William, property of,
sold, 11. 472.
Proctor, Garden, petitions for the
discharge of his son from the
army, 1. 438.
Proctor, Joseph, evidence of, 11.
202.
Proctor, Thomas, 1. 27.
Proper, Frederick, 11. 348.
Prosser, Phillip, i. 283.
Presses, Peter, 1. 71.
Protest of Cadwallader Golden,
Jr., against the election of dele-
gates to the N. Y. provincial
convention, i. 22. (See Philipse,
Fred'k; Watkins, Isaac.)
Prough, Peter, 1. 72.
Prough, Powlis, 1. 72.
Provence, American ship, dis-
patched against British ships
in the Delaware. 1. 304.
Providence (R. I.), sloop Victory
clears from New York for, 1.
130.
Provost, David, taken prisoner,
1. 301.
Provoost, Eve, endeavors to ob-
tain the release of her son on
board the Asia man-of-war, i.
301.
Provoost, Robert, requests to be
continued paymaster, ii. 5 ; pay-
master, 9; quartermaster, 38;
mentioned, 351.
Prua, Christian, 1. 71.
Pruyn, Casparus, 1. 170.
Pruyn, Warner, banished from
Albany, 11. 364.
Pruys, John, 1. 6.
Pue, Abraham D., 1. 7.
Pugsley, Talman, Connecticut
troops plunder the house of, 1.
537, 541, 542.
Pulfer, William, 1. 174.
Puis, Chrlstutfal, 1. 72.
Puis, Daniel, 1. 72.
Puis, David, 1. 72.
Puis, George, 1. 72.
Puis, Michael, 1. 72.
Pultow, John, 1. 63.
Pulver, Andrus, 1. 67.
Pulver, Hendrlck, 1. 174.
Pulver, Jacob, 1. 30.
Pulver, John, 1. 67.
Pulver, Peter, 1. 174.
Pulver, Vandll, 1. 68. (See PuVer.)
Pundersou , doctor, 1. 382.
Punderson, ensign John, 11. 18, 32>
50, 53, 164.
Puntenear, Henry, 1. 37.
Puntenear, Lewis, i. 36.
Puntlus, John C, 1. 316.
Purcy. (See Pearae.)
Purdle, Samuel, his evidence lu
the case of colonel Harman, 1.
429.
Purdy, Abraham, I. 84, 141, 158,
468, 632.
Purdy, Daniel, 1. 19.
Purdy, David, petition of, i. 151;
mentioned, 254.
Purdy, Ebenezer, 1. 169, 632.
Purdy, Elijah, 1. 188.
Purdy, Ellsha, 1. 29.
Purdy, Enoch, 1. 84, 141.
Purdy, Gabriel, visits gov. Tryon,
1. 428; a tory prisoner, 455.
Purdy, Gilbert, 1. 19.
Purdy, Isaiah, 1. 19.
Purdy, Jacob, 1. 632.
Purdy, James, 11. 340.
Purdy, Jonathan, a tory prisoner,
1. 455 ; petitions for his release,
465.
Purdy, Joseph, 1. 140, 194 ; a tory
prisoner, 455.
Purdy, Joshua, i. 85, 188, 341; sum-
moned before the committee
on conspiracies, 369; petitions
to be released from jail, 455;
released, ibid.
Purdy, Lewis, goes on board H.
M. ship Phoenix, i. 442, 418.
Purdy, Monmonth, 1. 76.
Purdy, Nathan, 1. 19.
Purdy, Obediah, i. 158.
Purdy, Roger, request for the
enlargement of the limits of, 1.
194.
Purdy, Silas, 1. 21, 28; captain, 38,
666.
Purdy, Solomon, 1. 158.
Purdy, Stephen, i. 29.
Purdy, WiUlam, 1. 28.
Putnam, Benjamin, 1. 204.
Putnam, Gerrlt, 11. 48.
Putnam, major-general, allows
David Matthews to go on board
the ship Duchess of Gordon, i.
354; mentioned, 544; orders a
court-martial at Peekskill, 11.
153.
Putnam, Mary, 11. 84.
Putnam, American schooner, the
crew of, refuse to serve under
captain Cregler, 1. 471.
Putney, remonstrance of the
inhabitants of, against the
proceedings of the county
committee, 1. 195; militia offi-
cers of, 230.
Pye, David, associator, 1. 7, 86;
elected delegate to N. Y. Pro-
vincial Congress, 43; recom-
mends doctor Dusenburry, 237 ;
reports that peddlers refuse
to take continental currency,
604.
Pynchon, William, 11. 01.
INDEX.
453
Q.
Quaokenbos, John, 1. 105, 117.
Quackenbos, Nicholas, 1. 162, 163.
QuackeuboBS, Goose, 1. 172; 11.
90,93.
Quackenboss, major, evidence of,
il. 151.
Quackenboss, Reynard, 1. 9, 236,
558.
Quackenbush, Benjamin, 1. 17.
Quackenbush, Henry, 1. 65, 170,
245,323.
Quackenbush, John P., 1. 170, 245.
Quackenbush, Myndert W., 1. 124.
Quackenbuss, Benior, i. 9.
Quackinbusb, Abraham D., i.
124.
Quackinbusb, capt. John, U. 29,
40,43.
Quakers in Huntington, 1. 53 ; In
Isllp, 55; in Queens county,
form of affirmation to be signed
by, 339 ; test oath to be admin-
istered to, 604.
Quan, Abraham, 1. 56.
Quebec, ordnance sent to, I. 208;
ship Elizabeth sails from New
York for, ibid. ; news from, 285 ;
number of troops sent under
Burgoyne to, 418 ; lieutenant
Odium serves at, 438 ; lieutenant
Moodie taken prisoner at, 440 ;
43 Dutch vessels arrive with
German troops at, 472 ; captain
John Visscher with gen. Mont-
gomery at, li. 22.
Quedor, George, 1. 228.
Queens county, election of dele-
gates to the Provincial Congress
from, 1. 39, 90 ; names of persons
authorized to recruit in, 105;
declaration of inhabitants of,
200; tories of, 202; assoclators
in, 209; Thomas Place and
Abraham Van Cott regret vot-
ing against delegates in, 210;
many of the inhabitants of, out
of the protection of the Pro-
vincial Congress, 212; Jacob
Mott and others regret having
voted against provincial dele-
gates at the late election in, 213 ;
declaration signed by Inhabit-
ants of, 215 ; Inhabitants of, dis-
armed, 218 ; petition of tories of^
235, 240 ; converted tories of, 243 ;
Joseph Robertson.deputy chair-
man of the committee of, 253 ;
pledge of the officers of militia
of, 272; Thomas WooUey of,
committed to prison, 301; in-
habitants of, recommended to
organize themselves Into regi-
ments, 304; George Townsend,
chairman of the committee of,
325 ; proceedings against tories
of, 334 ; great number of tories
in, 338; tories ordered to be
disarmed, 339; names of sus-
pected persons in, 341 ; amount
of bounty money paid for, 483;
orders to purchase cattle in,
579 ; petition of lieutenant-col-
onel Birdsall of, 679.
Queens county Freeholder, (See
Newspapers.)
Quick, Abraham, i. 28.
Quick, Andrew, i. 68.
Quick, Cornelius, 1. 26; U. 347.
Quick, George, 1. 6.
Quick, Hend., 1. 26.
Quick, Jacobus, 1. 6, 315 ; 11. 347.
Quick, Jacobus, Jr., i. 27.
Quick, Jacobus J., i. 27.
Quick, John, 1. 28.
Quick, Philip, 1. 26.
Quick, Thomas, i. 29.
Quick, Thomas, Jr., 1. 28.
Quick, William, 1. 28.
Quigley, Hugh, i. 18.
Qulgley, lieutenant Thomas, re-
commended for the command
of the privateer Gen. Putnam,
1. 437 ; reports that the crew of
the American schooner Putnam
refuse to serve under captain
Cregier, 471.
Quimby, Eneas, i. 29.
Quimby James, 1. 29.
Quimby, Levi, i. 29 ; petitions for
pardon and takes the oath of
allegiance, 11. 168; petitions to
be released, 175; mentioned,
351.
Quimby, Moses, 1. 37 ; ordered to
be arrested, 623.
Quimby, Nathaniel, 1. 28; peti-
tions to be released, ii. 175;
mentioned, 350.
Quithell, Eunice, 1. 413.
R.
Backett, Absolom, i. 391.
Rackett, Benjamin, i. 49, 391
Rackett, Daniel, 1. 391; 11. 195.
Rackett, John, i. 891; il. 195.
Rackett, Jonathan, 1. 392.
Rackett, Samuel, i. 13.
Radcllff, Peter, 1. 81.
BadoUft, ■William, 1. 81, 132; 11.
192.
Raddon, ■WiUiam, i. 210; com-
mands the sloop Joseph, 296;
protest of, 297; taken prisoner
by the British and escapes, 298.
Badleigh, Theophllus, i. 67.
Badley, Richard, a HeUerberg
tory, 1. 515.
Radley, William, 1. 437.
Rae, William, 1. 14.
Bald from. Gonneotlcut into New
York, 1. 205.
Bainer, Amos, 1. 184, 216.
Ralner, Benjamin, i. 57, 183.
Ealner, EUJah, 1. 182, 209, 216, 373,
421.
Bainer, Ezekiel, 1. 373.
Bainer, Henry, 1. 182.
Bainer, Hugh, i. 59, 409.
Rainer, Isaac, i. 184, 217.
Ralner, Jacob, 1. 183, 216.
Ralner, James, 1. 183.
Rainer, Joel, 1. 183, 216.
Bainer, John, 1. 182, 186, 216.
Ralner, Joseph, i. 57, 182, 216, 379.
Rainor, David, 1. 409.
Ralnor, William, 1. 408.
Bairdan, Jeremiah, petition of,
1. 307.
Ralston, James, 1. 68.
Bamadge, Smith, 1. 255.
Bamapo, correspondence kept
up -with the British men-of-
war from, 1. 371; the pass at,
to be secured, 549.
Bamond, Thomas, i. 470.
Ramsay, James, i. 343 ; a tory, 351.
Bamsay, John, 1. 255.
Ramsey, Phlneas, i. 145.
Ramson, Art, 1. 9.
Ramson, George, i. 7.
Ramson, Johanas, i. 7.
Ramson, John, 1. 215.
Ramson, Ram, i. 7.
Ramson, Thomas, 1. 7.
Ramson, Tbunis, i. 8.
Rand, Robert, 1. 197.
Randall, Amos, i. 72.
Randall, Marian, i. 288.
Randall, Robert, 11. 46.
Randall, Robert B., applies ft>r a
commission of captain, 1. 235.
Baudall, Stephen, i. 46, 48, 57.
Bandall, Thomas, elected to N.
Y. Provincial Congress, i. 245;
Mrs. Brewerton writes to, stat-
ing the cause of her husband
not appearing before the N. Y.
Provincial Congress, 347; mem-
ber of the marine committee,
informed that the crew of the
American schooner Putnam re-
fuse to serve under captain Cre-
Cregier, i. 471.
Randel, Jeremiah, li. 338.
Bandel, Joseph, 1. 79.
Bandle, David, 1. 70. '
BandoU, Joseph, li. 345.
Randoll, Samuel, 1. 382.
Randolph, James, 1. 274.
Eanelagh, lady, petition In be-
half of, 11. 365 ; residuary legatee
of her brother, gen, Montgom-
ery, 366; report on petition of,
366, 367.
Ranes, Ezekel, 1. 421.
Ranger, Samuel, 1. 404.
Rangers. (See Regiments.)
Rankins, James, 11. 358.
Bankins, Thomas, ii. 359.
Rankokus, brigantlne Minerva
built at, 1. 328.
Banny, Daniel, 1. 458.
Bansler, colonel Robert, 1. 602.
(See Yan ReTisselaer.)
Bansom, James, ii. 354.
Bansom, Joseph, 1. 37.
Bansom, Peleg, 1. 21, 37, 144, 194.
Bapalle, Anna, 1. 258.
Bapalje, Abraham, 1. 186, 452.
Bapalje, Cornelius, i. 185, 186, 216.
Bapalje, Daniel, 1. 186, 294; peti-
tion of, 543.
Balpalje, George, 1. 183, 185.
Rapalje, Isaac, i. 186, 216,
Bapalje, Jeromus, 1. 33, 185, 202.
454
INDEX.
KapaUe, Bern, 1. 260.
Rapalje, Richard, 1. 40, 181.
Eapalje, Stephen, adjutant of
New York city regiment, 1. 162.
Rapalje, Stephen, of Jamaica,
votes again.st election of depu-
ties, i. 1S3; acts as guide to the
British on Long Island, 670.
Rapelye, David, elected to the
N. Y. Provincial Congress, i. 90.
Rapelye, Jacoh, 1. 34, 268.
Rapelye, John (Kings co.), sus-
pected, 1. 341 ; owner of a vessel,
349.
Rapelye, (Raplegh), John (Ulster
CO.), assoclator, 1. 35; petition
signed by, 208; a tory, 11. 114;
court-martialed, 121 ; sentenced
to be hanged, 125 ; petition of,
162, 165.
Rapelye, Martin, 1. 186, 217.
Bapelye's mills, the British to
land at, 1. 350.
Raspach, Marx, 1. 125.
Rass, Hugh, 1. 226.
Rawlee, Levi, 1. 6S.
Bawlln, Jonathan, 1. 10, 186.
Ray, Cornelius, 1. 255.
Ray, John, elected to N. Y. Pro-
vincial Congress, 1. 180.
Bay, Richard, Jr., i. 255.
Bay, Robert, 1. 180, 321.
Bay, William, 1. 284.
Bayment, Samuel, i. 17, 160, 238.
Baymond, Ephraira, i. 159.
Raymond, James, 1. 115, 241, 618.
Baymond, Nathan, i. 175.
Baymond, Sands, 1. 159.
Baymond, Simeon, 1. 57. (See
liamonS.)
Bayner, David, Jr., 1. 60.
Rayner, Ebenezer, i. 57, 379.
Rayner, Ellhu, i. 409.
Bayner, Ichabod, 1. 56.
Bayner, Jesse, 1. 57, 379.
Rayner, Josler, 1. 379.
Eaynor, Adonljah, 1. 59, 411. (See
JiaiTier.)
Bayour, Joseph, i. 379.
Bea, captain, i. 443.
Bea, Hugh, 1. 74, 127, 142, 154.
Bea, James, 1. 66, 77, 218, 227.
Bea, Matthew, 1. 24, 121; elected
to N. Y. Provincial Congress,
189.
Bea, William, assoclator of
Dutchess CO., 1. 74.
B«a, William, banished, 11. 364.
Read, Daniel, 1. 248.
Bead, Ell, i. 77, 79.
Eeade, John (New York), peti-
tions for leave for his sloop to
sail for Jamaica, 1. 128; 2d ma-
jor of the 3d New Yorlc city
regiment of mlUtla, 183.
Beade, John (Brooklyn), member
of a company of light horse,
1. 147.
Read, Patrick, 1. 283.
•Bead, Peter, 1. 8.
Bead, Samuel, 1.11. (See Reed;
Meid.)
Eeader, Jacob, 1. 275.
Reader, WUUam, i. 15. (See
Heeder,)
Beadon, Jeremiah, 1. 298.
Bear, John, 11. 358.
Reasoner, John, 1. 73.
Beaves, James, 1. 10. ;
Eechtmyer, George, 1. 176. (See
Heghtmetfer.)
Records, Whitman, i. 468.
Bector, William, 1. 67.
Bedfleld, captain, commands brig
Polly, i. 551.
Bedfleld, Daniel, examination of
transmitted to gen. Washing-
ton, 1. 465.
Bed Hook, L. I., the British to
land near, 1. 372.
Bedmond (Bedman), Bartholo-
mew, i. 53, 381.
Bedmond, Christian, 11. 335.
Redmond, George, 11. 335.
Reed, Aaron, 1. 78.
Reed, Elijah, 1. 70.
Reed, Eliakim, Jr., 1. 70.
Reed, Ezra, 1. 70.
Reed, Gerret, li. 77.
Reed, Gershom, 1. 70.
Reed, Jacob, applies for a com-
mission in the continental ser-
vice, 1, 230; mentioned, ii. 46;
captain-lieutenant, 337.
Reed, Jacob, Jr., 1. 230, 302.
Beed, James, 1. 70, 164 ; letter from,
685.
Reed, John, assoclator of Dutch-
ess county, 1. 73.
Reed, John, private lu col. Lash-
er's regiment, 1. 500.
Reed, Joseph, of Jamaica, L. L, 1.
271.
Reed, adjutant-general Joseph,
transmits letter of governor
Martin to New York conven-
tion, 1. 437.
Reed, Lemuel, 1. 69.
Reed, Moses, 1. 485.
Beed, SUas, i. 70.
Reed, Simon, 1. 70.
Reed, Thomas, 1. 99.
Reed, William, 1. 10, 257. (See
Jlead; Reid.)
Reeder, Jacob, 1. 15.
Reeder, John, 1. 15.
Reeder, Joseph, i. 15.
Eeeder, Josiah, 1. 15.
Reeder, Peter, 1. 15.
Reeder, Samuel, 1. 15, 151.
Reeder, Stephen, 1. 15. (See
Reader.)
Bees, Martlnus, U. 348.
Reeve, Barnabus, Ii. 53.
Reeve, captain, I. 61.
Reeve, Daniel, i. 5, 145, 309.
Reeve, Elizabeth, 1. 389, 396.
Reeve, Hezeklah, 1. 63, 894.
Reeve, Isaac, 1. 14, 61, 312, 390.
Reeve, Isaah, 1. 379.
Beevc, Ishmael, 1. 04, 3W.
Reeve, James, I. 61, 02, 63, 388, 305.
Reeve, James (3d), I. 64.
Reeve, Jonathan, 1. 03.
Beeve, Joseph, i. 64.
Reeve, Joshua, 1. 5, 60, 389.
Reeve, Josiah, 1. 17.
Reeve, Paul, i. 63, 312, 394; U.
195.
Beeve, Perrler, 1. 390.
Reeve, Peter, i. 61.
Reeve, Selah, I. 393.
Reeve, Silas, 1. 397.
Reeve, Solomon, i. 47.
Reeve, Thoma."), 1. 61, 395.
Reeve, Walter, 1. 394.
Reeve, Zadock, i. 61, 397.
Reeves, Barnabus, 1. 53, 382.
Beeves, Bethuel, 1. 411.
Beeves, David, i. 409.
Beeves, Israel, 1. 388.
Reeves, James, Jr., i. 395.
Reeves, James (4th), i. 61.
Reeves, John, I. 409.
Reeves, Jonathan, i. 395.
Reeves, Nathaniel, i. 207, 409.
Reeves, Solomon, I. 382, 397.
Reeves, Stephen, I. 209, 373, 409.
Reeves, Thomas, Jr., 1. 390.
Reflections on the crime of pam-
phlet burning, by Samuel
Loudon, I. 281.
Refugees from New York, pro-
vision for, i. 463 ; of Suffolk CO.,
N. Y., address of, ii. 68; from
Long Island, petition of, 194.
Regen, Jeremiah, 1. 135.
Reghtmeyer, Coenradt, i. 29.
Reghtmeyer, Harmanus, i. 29.
Reghtmeyer, Johannls, i. 29.
Reghtmeyer, JurrieW.,i. 29. (See
RecfUmyer.)
Regiments, American :
Albany county, officers of the
seventeen regiments of, i. 109,
et seq. ; ofllcers of the 3d, 4th,
5th and 6th regiments of, 245,
et seq. ; report on the miscon-
duct of two soldiers of the Sth,
11. 18.5.
Artillery (Continental), Alex-
ander Hamilton, captain of,
i. 601; William Douglass be-
longing to, loses his right arm,
631.
Harrison's, muster roll of
captain Brown's company
in, ii. 380.;
Lamb's, names of officers and
men in, ii. 42, 337-341.
Cortland Manor, a company
of, formed, i. 473.
New York city, petition of
officers of captain Tudor's
company, 1. 91; names of
the officers of capt. Tudor's
company, 143- captains Tu-
dor and Rutger command
companies In, 168.
Bradley's, orders for the care of
the sick, 1. 639; men of, sick
of the small-pox, 589.
Brewer's, at Northcastle, 1. 535;
plunder inhabitants of West-
chester county, 536, 637, 541,
5-13.
INDEX.
455
Regiments— (continued).
Brinckerhoff's, captain Haga-
man resigns his commission
In, 1. 630.
Connecticut, small-pox prevails
among the regiments belong-
ing to, 1. 589.
Dayton's, ordered to the North,
1. 509 ; ordered to Tlconderoga,
512, 517, 524 ; at the Halfmoon,
619.
Drake's, John Eliot elected
chaplain of, 1. 462 ; roll of cap-
tains Maryin's and Bogers'
companies In, 496, 500.
Duryee's, a soldier of, sick of
the small-pox, 589.
Elmore's, detached to the west-
ern frontier, 1. 508; part of, at
Port Schuyler, 520.
Hathorn's, a soldier of, found
guilty of treason, i. 637.
Hazen's, officers recruiting for,
11. 176.
Humfrey's, ordered to North-
castle, 1. 575 ; captain Borland
commands a company in,
601 ; officers in, U. 54.
Huntington's, to Join general
Clinton, i. 519.
Kings CO. Light Horse, officers
of, i. 147.
Lasher's, officers of, i. 143 ; vote
of, to go into the continental
service, 223 ; names of the offi-
cers willing to enter the con-
tinental service, 224; petition
of the non-commissioned offi-
cers of, 225; roll of capt. Van
Zandt's company in, 499;
names of officers of, ii. 27, 46.
Livingston's, officers recruiting
for, U. 176.
Malcom's, officers of, 1. 317; ii.
27; James Stewart, captain in,
1. 539; ordered to Peekskill,
564 ; occupy White Plains, 11.
13.
New York city, return of offi-
cers elected In the twenty-
four companies of, 1. 159; staff
officers of the three regiment s,
162 ; officers of the 1st, 2d and
3d regiments, 163.
Crown Buffs, certificate of the
services of Philip Brooks of,
1.242.
Fusileers, Henry Livingston,
captain of, 1. 224.
German Fusileers, officers of,
1. 143.
Grenadiers, officers of, 1. 254.
Hearts of Oak, officers of, 1. 224.
Independents. (See Lasher's.)
Light Horse, officers of, 1. 143,
224.
Light Infantry, officers of, 1.
143.
Oswego Bangers, officers of, 1.
143.
Prussian Blues, officers of, 1.
143, 224.
Heglments— (continued).
Bangers, officers of, i. 143, 224.
Sportsmen's, officers of, 1. 143,
224.
Wessel's, election of officers in
company of, 1. 228.
New York Continentals, names
of officers authorized to re-
cruit for, 1. 105-108; four new
regiments to be raised, 233;
in Canada, ordered to be
formed into two regiments,
249; the board of war requests
a list of all the officers of the,
442; all at Tlconderoga, 525;
N. Y. convention advance
part of the bounty for, 660;
minutes of the committee of
arrangement of the, ii. 3 ; ar-
rangement of the officers of
the, four battalions of, 33, 34,
35 ; rank of the officers In the,
in 1775, 1776, 1777, 42, 51, 52, 53;
names of officers erased from
the rank roll in consectuence
of promotion, resignation or
death, 43; resignations in,
45; list of officers applying
for commissions in, 46 ; names
of officers recommended for
commissions In, 40, 47, 48;
officers appointed in, 48; list
of line officers in the five
regiments of, 48, 49, 50 ; receive
bounty and clothes, 112; in
want of breeches, 174 ; petition
of officers of the 2d, 3d, 4th and
5th battalions of, for a remedy
against the depreciation of
the currency, 350, 352.
1st. N. Y. Continentals. Offi-
cers commissioned in, i.
117, 278 ; a captain of, said to
have a commission from
gov. Tryon, 366; said to be
disaffected, 367; lleut. Od-
ium, adjutant of, 438; capt.
Goforth commands a com-
pany in, 633; resignations
In, 11. 7 ; officers of, 8 ; greatly
reduced by desertion, 11;
two of the companies re-
cruited out of Westchester
CO., ibid. ; Leonard Ganse-
voort, Jr., recommended to
be paymaster of, 14; sta-
tioned at Fort George, 23;
captaincy in, expected to
be vacant, 25; officers of,
who served n Canada, 29;
officers of. In 1776, 33, 38;
officers of. In 1775, 40; line
officers of, in 1777, 48; peti-
tion of officers of, 82; Goose
Van Schaack commands,
348.
2d. Officers of, 1. 117; $12,500
voted to pay, 249 ; in garrison
at Fort George, Tlconderoga
and Crown Point, ibid. ; offi-
cers of, appointed to recruit,
603 ; some of the, sent against
'Beglvaeuts— (continued).
the Hellebergh insurgents,
607; two companies of, de-
tached for defense of west-
ern frontiers, 508, 524; capt.
McCracken commands a
company in, 638; officers
appointed In 1776 to, 11. 5, 6 ;
resignations in, 7; a cap-
taincy vacant in, 25; officers
of, 26; date of warrants of
officers of, 31, 32; officers of,
32, 35, 37,40, 44, 45, 49; rank
of officers in 1775, 1776, 1777,
of, 51, 52, 53; prisoners per-
mitted to enlist in, 79; de-
scriptive list of captain
Pell's company in, 345; re-
turn of absentees from, 352.
3d. Officers of, 1. 117 ; certain
companies of, ordered to
rendezvous at east end of
Long Island, 119; called
Willet's, 621; discharged at
Montreal, Ii. 5 ; officers of, 0,
7, 8, 26, 38, 41, 49 ; recruiting
officers of, 12; John Elliot
recommend'Cd to be sur-
geon's mate of, 28; officers
of, who served in Canada, 30,
31, 32; prisoners permitted
to enlist in, 79; at Fort Con-
stitution, 137 ; Bobert Coch-
ran major of, 335. (See
jRitzeTna^s.)
4th. Field officers of, 1. 108, 117;
officers of, ii. 6, 44 ; resigna-
tions in, 7, 19 ; list of officers
of, at Say brook, 15; officers
recruiting for, 17 ; In camp at
North Castle,. 18; lieuten-
ants French and Pendleton
served in, 26; officers of,
who served in Canada, 29;
officers of, in 1775, 41; line
officers of, in 1777, 49, 50;
petition of Bobert Eichard-
son, a soldier in, 95; rank
roll of officers of, 164. (See
Wynkoop's.)
5th. Offlcersof, U. 5, 6, 7, 8, 36;
vacancies in, 25; attached to
Clinton's brigade, 33; line
officers of, in 1777, 50 ; return
of absentees from, 352, 353,
354.
Nicholson's: Officers of, ap-
pointed to recruit, i. 503; de-
tached to western frontier,
608; John Vlscher appointed
lieutenant-colonel of, ii. 22;
arrangement of officers of, 31,
44.
Eitzema's : Officers commis-
sioned in, i. 427; petition of
officers of, 11. 82.;
Wynkoop's: Companies of, at
Tlconderoga and Skenesbor-
ough, 1. 435; strength of, 504;
where stationed. Ibid.
Canadian, stationed at Albany,
1, 521 ; ordered to FishklU, 534.
456
INDEX.
'BegiTo.ents— (continued).
Orange co. Light Horse.formed,
1. 309.
Pawllng's: Officers of, 1. 439;
■where stationed, 639; ordered
to Fort Montgomery, U. 111.
Bangers, Albany, sent against
the Hellebergh insurgents, i.
505; ordered to defend the
■western frontiers, 508, 509; ob-
ject to going to Fort Constitu-
tion, 582 ; at Fort Constitution,
585, 602; ordered to be dis-
charged, ii. 55, 72.
Baldwin's, ordered to be dis-
charged, ii. 55, 72 ; several of,
taken prisoners, 333.
Belknap's and De Witt's, or-
dered to join colonel Paw-
ling's regiment, i. 639 ; sixty
of, captured by the enemy,
641.
Charlotte county, recommend
John Gibson to be their pay-
master, i. 474 ; ordered to be
discharged, ii. 72.
Hoisington's, muster-roll of, i.
469 ; ii. 141.
Klock's, muster-roll of, ii. 335,
361.
Snyder's, ordered to Fort Mont-
gomery, ii. 111.
Suffolk CO., return of,l. 120, 134.
Stockholm's, a captain and
lieutenant of, desert to the
regulars, ii. 12.
Swartwout's, officers of, i. 250,
251,269; deserters from, I. 468;
means taken to arrest the de-
serters from, 478 ; a soldier of,
court-martialed, 558 ; medi-
cines ordered to be supplied
to, 578 ; at King's bridge, ii. 88.
Tash's, ordered to convey pris-
oners to Ne^w Hampshire, i.
581.
Thomas's, ordered to Peekskill,
1. 564; at the battle of Dan-
bury, ii. 334.
Tryon co., names of officers of,
1. 128, et seq.; rangers, to de-
fend western frontier, 508.
Tyler's, to join gen. Clinton, i.
549.
Vandykes, captain Isenlord
serves In, 1. 504 ; 11. 15.
Van Ness's, called oiit to sup-
press an insurrection at the
Hellebergh, i. 505, 612, 515 ; to
be sent to Schenectady, 517;
part of, stationed at Albany,
521.
Van Rensselaer's, part of, sent
against rioters, ii. 364.
Virginia 1st and 3d, defeat
Rogers' rangers, 1. 518.
Warner's, officers recruiting
for, 11. 176.
Webb's, plunder inhabitants of
Westchester county, i. 636.
Westchester co. Light Horse,
election of officers of, 1. 237.
B,egiiaents— (continued).
WoodhuU's, officers of, i. 653.
Yates's, part of, sent against
rioters, ii. 364.
[For other regiments and companies,
see MilUia and the names of the respect-
iTe counties and towns.]
Regiments, British : Ordered to
America, 1. 3.
5th, in the battle of White
Plains, Ii. 120.
17th, cut off In New Jersey, i.
675; U. 119.
26th, petition of soldiers of, 1.
425 ; in the battle of White
Plains, 11. 120.
28th, in the battle of WMte
Plains, ii. 120.
40th, cut to pieces at Princeton,
11. 119.
47th, number of, killed at Fort
Washington, ii. 119.
55th, cut to pieces at Princeton,
ii. 119.
64th, stationed at Haerlem, 1.
670.
luniskllUng, at New York, i.
6T7.
DeLancey's: Stephen DeLan-
cey, lieutenant-colonel of, i.
671; state of, 673.
Fanning's : strength of, 1. 673.
Loyal Fencibles : Americans,
John Collet captain in, 1. 298.
Rogers' rangers: authorized to
be raised, 1. 465; take posses-
sion of Mamaroneck, 518;
plunder a house in Westches-
ter county, 591 ; four of, desert,
643; stationed at King's
bridge, 670; John Griffiths
captain in, 675.
Royal emigrants : Stephen
Watt captain in, i. 671.
Royal Irish : recruiting officers
of, sail from Ireland, 1. 670.
Regiments, German :
Reidesel's : information fur-
nished by Anthony Fassela-
bend, a deserter from, 472.
Regnler (Renier), lleutenant-col.
Pierre, 11. 9 ; appointed to the
4th battalion, 10 ; rank of, 51 ;
serves on court-martial, 83,
85, 179; evidence of, 157; date
of his commission, 352.
Reid, John, assoclator for Char-
lotte county, 1. 66.
Reld, John, a Hellebergh tory,
apprehended, i. 508 521, 522 ; re-
manded to jail, 509; advises
certain persons not to flght
against the king, 516; statement
of, 523, 580. (See Mead; Meed.)
Reiner, Elijah, 1. 373.
Reiner, Ezeklel, i. 873.
Reins, John, 11. 338.
Relsenberger, Johannes, 1. 74.
Relay, Henry, 1. 315.
Religion and learning, paragraph
In the draft of the Constitution
for the encouragement of,
stricken out, i. 553.
Relyea, John, i. 159.
Relyee, Benjamin, 1. 29.
Relyee, Duruee, i. 29.
Relyee, Durnee S., i. 28.
Relyee, Simon, Jr., i. 28, 39.
Relyee, William, 1. 28.
Remp, Michael, i. 51.
Remsen, Abraham, 1. 185, 217.
Remsen, Aurls, i. 185, 216.
Remsen, Christopher, i. 40, 185,
216.
Remsen, Daniel, i. 182, 217.
Remsen, George, i. 270.
Remsen, Henry, signs call for N.
Y. Provincial Congress, 1. 4,
deputy chairman of New York
committee, 100, 129; appointed
colonel of 1st New York city
regiment, 162, 163 ; chairman of
the New York committee, 245 ;
mentioned, 270; member of the
committee against disaffected
persons, 340 ; remonstrates
against a judgment procured In
Rhode Island against one of the
committee for enforcing the
non-importation agreement,
377; referred to, 453; term of
service of his men expires, 478 ;
certifies to the character of
Alexander Wallace, 544 ; buries
his papers on Long Island, 545.
Remsen, captain Henry, 1. 129,
153; In first New York city
regiment, 163.
Remsen, Isaac, 1. 186, 217.
Remsen, Jacob, i. 267, 270.
Remsen, Jeremiah, 1. 42, 86 ; elect-
ed to N. Y. Prov. Cong., 89, 90.
Remsen, Jeronlmus, Jr., 1. 40, 180.
Remsen, John, 1. 129, 184, 216, 217,
226.
Remsen, John A., with the Brit-
ish in New York, 1. 671.
Remsen, John J., i. 185.
Eemsen, Luke, 1. 40, 182.
Remsen, Rem, i. 40, 181, 182, 216,
217.
Remsen, Rem A., 1. 147.
Remsen, Rem H., 1. 184.
Remsen, William, 1. 129, 267.
Remsen and Reade, Messrs., re-
quest clearance for sloop Char-
lotte, bound to Jamaica with
fiour, i. 128.
Remser, George, 1. 291.
Reu, Solomon, i. 497.
Rendal, Joseph, 1. 25.
Reneau, iieut.-colonel, ii. IS.
Renneted, Grandol, i. 196.
Renney, Samuel, i. 40.
Rensselaer, KlUyaen, i. 65. (See
Van 2ien$selder.
Renselaer manor, delegates from,
1. 65; militia officers of, 170-172;
committee of, 323, 324; tories
from the south-east part of,
propose to join the enemy,
530 ; petition of the committee
of, 583.
INDEX.
457
Kenselaers wyok. (See Henselaer
maTwr.)
Bepreseutatlves of counties oc-
cupied by the enemy ,to be paid
by tlie convention, i. 561.
Eeaua, Gload, 1. 179, 632.
Requaw, Gabriel, i. 158 ; lieuten-
ant, evidence of, ii. 88,
Eequaw, Joseph, li. 88.
Bequeau, James, i. 429, 632.
Resner, Jacobus, i. 124.
Besolations agreed to at Hemp-
stead, L. I., against choosing
deputies to the N, Y. provincial
convention, i. 38.
Eetau, Peter, i. 5.
Ketgers, John, i. 267. (See Mut-
gers.)
Retreat from New York, men
desert on the, i. 500.
Beves. {See Seeve ; Beeves.)
Revila, Elisha L., ii. 350.
Reyner, Benjamin, 1. 216. (See
Rainer.)
Reynolds, Abraham, i. 8.
Reynolds, Arnold, i. 72.
Reynolds, Caleb, 1. 67.
Beynolds, Daniel, acquitted on a
charge of harboring the enemy,
li. 127
Beynolds, David, 1. 160, 238.
Beynolds, Gilbert, 1. 159, 618 ; ii. 64.
Beynolds, Griffon, i. 73.
Beynolds, Henry, i. 16, 283.
Reynolds, Jacob, i. 75.
Beynolds, James, i. 66, 358.
Beynolds, Joseph, i. 69, 73, 142.
Reynolds, Nathaniel, chairman
of the Courtland manor com-
mitte, Ii. 64.
Reynolds, Peter, i. 16.
Beynolds, Silas, i. 16.
Beynolds, Stephen, 1. 76.
Beynolds, Timothy, i. 57.
Beys, ■William, i. 75, 379, 618.
Bhinebeck, committee of, i. 41;
associators in, 71, 80; militia
officers of, 132, 142.
Bhinehart, Jacob, i. 217.
Ehlnelander, Frederick, 1. 118,
128, 340; summoned to appear
before the committee on con-
spiracles, 370.
Bhinelander, Jacob, i. 120.
Ehinelander, Philip, petition of,
1.120.
Rhinelander, 'William, 1. 120.
Rhoades, George, 1. 186, 217.
Rhoades, Hope, i. 12, 181, 187.
Ehoades, Jacob, i. 79.
Bhoades, Nathaniel, 1. 187.
Ehoades, Eichard, i. 187.
Ehoads, Amadls, 1.; 215. (See
JiJiodes,)
Ehode Island, sloop Victory
clears from New York for, i. 130 ;
verdict obtained against the
New York non-importation
committee in the court at, 377 ;
British troops move to New
Jersey from, 640, 670, 675, 677;
strength of the British In, 673 ;
Vol. II.— 58
British men-of-war at, ii. 119 ; a
rebel colony, 362 ; Joseph Alpln,
a loyalist, persecuted in, ibid.
Ehodes, Anthony, i. 184, 215.
Rhodes, Isaac, i. 12, 182, 271.
Ehodes, John, i. 12, 181 ; ii. 353.
Ehodes, Thomas, 1. 51. (See
Rhoades; jRoades.)
Rhods, Jeriah, 1. 29.
Rice, Berzilla, i. 204.
Rice, Phineas, 1. 67, 68, 142, 154.
Rich, Abraham, 1, 146.
Rich, David, i. 230.
Rich, Henry, i. 115 ; ii. 347.
Rich, James, i. 146.
Rich, Thomas, i. 146.
Richards, EUphelet, ii. 77, 78.
Richards, James, 1. 468.
Eiohards, Smith, captain of m.a-
rlnes, on board the privateer
Independence, 1. 423.
Eichardson, Asa, i. 148.
Bichardson, James, i. 197.
Eichardson, Jesse, 1. 98.
Eichardson, John, 1. 259.
Richardson, Robert, a wounded
soldier, petitions for relief, 11.
95; mentioned, 339.
Eichardson, Samuel, 1. 197.
Eichardson, Thomas, ii. 142.
Eichart, David, i. 72.
Eichart, Henry, 1. 72.
Eichart, Johannis, i. 72.
Eichart, Philip, i. 72.
Eichee, Charles, II. 356.
Richie, captain, i. 428.
Eichey, James, 1. 376.
Elohmond, SUvester, i. 82.
Eichmond co., election of dele-
gates to N. Y. Provincial Con-
gress from, i. 42; names of per-
sons authorized to recruit in,
106 ; return of volunteers enlist-
ed in, 112; great number of
torles In, 338 ; suspected persons
in, 341 ; the convention resolve
to pay the representatives from,
561.
BIchter, Johannis, i. 80.
BIchter, Nicholas, 1. 124.
Bickeman, Tobias, 1. 122. (See
Ryckmans.)
Bicketts, James, I. 538.
Riokhow, Abraham, ii. 338.
Ricks, John, i. 240.
Rick's patent. {See Byck' s patent.)
Eider, , property stolen from,
1. 593.
Eider, Barnebus, 1. 384.
Eider, Christopher, i. 181,
Elder, Ennes, i. 386.
Eider, Jo, i. 10.
Eider, John, 1. 10.
Eider, Stephen, 1. 182; reported
to be a friend of the British,
ii. 90.
Eider, "William, i. 8.
Eider, Uriah, i. 181, 187.
Eidere, Jacob, i. 85.
Eielly, , a deserter, warrant
for the arrest of, 1. 479 ; not to
be found, 480. (See Bioly.)
Rlerson, Cornelius, i. 186, 217.
Eierson, George, 1. 183, 215.
Bierson, Martin, 1. 184, 215.
Eierson, Peter, 1. 184, 215.
Elghpenbergh, Johannis, 1. 71.
Eighpenbergh, Petrus, I. 71.
Biker, Abraham, a freeholder of
Queen's county, i. 40 ; appointed
lieutenant, 105 ; captain, 275 ; ii.
4, 5, 34, 38, 49, 61, 83, 85; rank in
1775, 41, 43.
Biker, Andrew, i. 315.
Biker, Henry, 1. 315.
Biker, Jacobus, i. 185, 217.
Biker, John, i. 87, 181, 263.
Biker, Peter, i. 40, 311.
Biker, Samuel, 1. 40, 181.
Rile, Ezeklel, 1. 67.
Riley, John, i. 275.
Rineliart, Jacob, 1. 184.
Ring, Christopher, 1. 72.
Ring, Coeurad, petition of, ii. 182;
report on the misconduct of,
185.
Ring, David, i. 72.
Ring, George, I. 72.
EIng, Johannis, 1. 72.
Eingland, John C, 1. 79.
Rlugley, John, 1. 140.
Eingwood iron works, i. 342.
Bioly, Thomas, 1. 240. (See
BieUy.)
Eloreback, John, I. 9.
Eipp, Thomas, I. 217.
Rise, Samuel, i. 284.
Risle, David, 1. 248.
ELtchie, "William, petition of, i.
143.
Ritter, Michael, i. 292.
Ritzema, colonel Rudolphus, I. 4,
117, 168; complains that the
provincial store-keeper will not
supply his regiment with arms,
313; officers appointed in the
regiment of, 427; doubts as to
his having been with the Brit-
ish in New York, 671; nxen-
tioned, ii. 38, 39, 43, 140.
Rlvenburgh, Adam, I. 25.
Rivington, James, dissatisfaction
respecting, I. 88; letter of, to
continental congress, ibid. ;
sends type and a printer on
board the Duchess of Gordon,
366; atory, 372.
Roach, Thomas, petitions to be
discharged from prison, I. 335 ;
mentioned, 373.
Roach, William, 1. 19, 77. (See
BocUe.)
Roades, Amos, 1. 182.
Roades, Jonah, i. 181.
Roades, Richard, i. 181, 186.
Roades, Timothy, 1. 185. (See
Bhoades; Rhodes.)
Robbens, Samuel, 1. 16.
Robbertson, Adam, I. 66.
Robbins, Daniel, I. 47.
Robbins, Isaac, i. 46, 381.1
Robbins, James, 1. 185.
Robbins, lleut. Jehlel, ii. 141.
Bobbins, Jeremiah, i. 186.
458
INDEX.
Bobbins, Rlcbard, i. 185.
Robbins, Stephen, 1. 184, 217.
Robbins, Van Aearly, 1. 51.
Robbins, Zebulon 1. id, 386. (See
Hobins.)
Robbison, Jesalas, i. 35.
Roberson, Nathan, 1. Iff7.
Robert, Christopher, i. 182.
Robert, lieutenant, il. 64.
Roberts, Amos, 1. 115.
Roberts, Daniel, 1. 25.
Roberts, Gilbert, 1. 15.
Roberts, Jacob, ii. 357.
Roberts, John, 1. 51.
Roberts, John M., i. 98.
Roberts, Jonathan, 1. 40 181.
Roberts, Moses, 1. 25.
Roberts, Nathan, i. 11.
Roberts, William, 1. 70.
Robertson, Alexander, i. 255, 368;
and others, propose to manu-
facture salt, 325.
Robertson, Daniel, I. 28.
Robertson, Ebenezer, 1. 284.
Robertson, George, 1. 68 ; petition
of, ii. 114, 115.
Robertson, general James, 1. 576 ;
Henry G. Livingston waits on,
669; interview of John Gum-
ming with, 673; of Alexander
Cruiiishank with, 674 ; governor
of New Yorlr, ii. 354, 355, 362.
Robertson, Joseph, 1. 253.
Robertson, Nathan M., 1. 197.
Robertson, William, ii, 339.
Robeson, Jeremiah, i. 500.
Robeson, Joseph, non-associator
of Dutchess county, i. 83.
Robeson, Robbard, 1. 385.
Robings, Lemuel, 1. 99.
Robins, David, 1. 67.
Robins, Henry, i. 47, 381.
Robins, John, i. 67.
Robins, William, i. 74, 99. (See
Mobbins.)
Robinson, Alexander, 11. 302.
Robinson, Amos, 1. 198.
Robinson, Benjamin, 1. IS.
Robinson, Beverly, 1. 67, 667;
elected to N. Y. Provincial Con-
gress, 190 ; public stores recom-
mended to be removed to the
farm of, Ii. 89; In New York, 93.
Robinson, Beverly, Jr., 1. 667; re-
turns to New York, 671.
Robinson, Christopher, i, 47, 48.
Robinson, Daniel, 1. 61.
Robinson, Edmond, 1. 45, 381.
Robinson, Ezra, 1. 204.
Robinson, George, Ii. 353.
Robinson, Isaac, Suffolk county,
1. 47, 48, 382.
Robinson (Roblson), Isaacs, asso-
ciator of Ulster county, 1. 34;
signs a petition, 268.
Robinson, Israel, 1. 48, 57. ""
Robinson, lieutenant James, 1.
174.
Robinson, James, petitions to
have the benefit of gen, Wash-
ington's proclamation, 1. 638,
653 ; a dangerous emissary from
the enemy, 661; a prisoner, 11.
62,63.
Robinson, John, 1. 18, 24, 47, 79,
159,382; 11.340.
Robinson, Jonathan, i. 61, 397.
Robinson, Joseph, signs the asso-
ciation, 1. 86 ; elected deputy to
the N. Y. Provincial Congress,
90; of Jamaica, 181; inspector
of the poll, 186 ; a volunteer, 187
certifies to the election of
certain persons to the N. Y.
Provincial Congress, 272; dep-
uty chairman of the committee
of Queens county, 334; at
Rockaway, 455.
Robinson, Jasiah, petition of, 1.
267.
Robinson, Moses, 1. 155 ; colonel,
ii. 139.
Robinson, Nathaniel, i. 155, 458;
ii. 149.
Robinson, Peter, ii. 302, 360.
Robinson, Robert, merchant of
New York, il. 255.
Robinson, Rukard, i. 47.
Robinson, Samuel, 1. 57.
Robinson, sergeant, ii. 353.
Robinson, Siah, 1. 121.
Robinson, Thomas, 1. 45.
Robinson, Wheaton, i. 68.
Robinson & Price, Messrs., peti-
tion for pardon for having sold
goods at higher prices than
fixed by law, 1. 255.
Robison, James, i. 268.
Roblen, Edward, i. 16.
Roblen, John, i. 16.
Roblen, Oen, 1. 16.
Roblen, Phillep, i. 16.
Robson, Robert, 1. 289.
Robson, Thomas, 1. 386.
Robsun, Daneil, i. 379.
Robsun, David, 1. 379.
Robsun, Stephen, i. 379.
Robun, Samuel, 1. 379.
Roche, captain, his brig seized
by the Americans, 1. 575, 576.
(See Roach.)
Rochester (Orange co.), approves
of the delegates elected to the N.
Y. provincial convention, i. 22;
committee of, 23, 189, 218; names
of associators 'In, 25; elec-
tion of militia officers of, 147,
178, 276; lead mines near, 280;
Jacob Hoornbek, chairman of
the committee of, 639; 11. 161;
lead mine at ordered to be ex-
plored, 99, 107; John McDonald
employed to clear the lead mine
at, 100 ; his report thereon, 108 ;
contract for cleaning the lead
mine at, 109 ; census of, 363.
Rock, James, 1. 135.
Rockaway, 12,000 British to land
at, 1. 333 ; communication kept
up with the king's ships ttom,
362; depositions taken against
tories at, 455; governor Mar-
tin's family reside at, 457.
Rockegy, Abram, 1. 816.
Rookfeller, Cristian, 1. 248.
Rockefeller, Henrlck, names of
men belonging to hia quarter,
1.248.
Rockfeller, Philip, I. 65, 173.
RockefeUer, Philip E., 11. 192.
Rockfeller, Tiel, 1. 174.
Rockfeller, William, 1. 174.
Rockingham (Vt.), proceedings
of a meeting at, 11. 138.
Rockwell, Samuel, 1. 13, 17.
Roddger, Ebenezer, 1. 602.
Rodman, John, 1. 41.,
Rodman, lieutenant, il. 64.
Rodman, Thomas, I. 181.
Rodman , brigadier-general Cesar,
commissioner from Delaware
for the regulation of prices, 11.
55.
Roe, Austin, I. 53, 380.
Roe, Daniel, 1. 46, 48, 129, 134, 277,
302, 380, 551 ; captain, 11. 15, 32.
Roe, David, 1. S3.
Roe, Elijah, i. 76.
Roe, Isaac, 1. 53.
Koe, James, i. 134, 178.
Roe, John, 1. 12, 44, 544.
Roe, John, 1. 53.
Roe, Justus, i. 53, 383, 3S7.
Roe, lieutenant, i. 284.
Eoe, Mickel, U. 340.
Roe, Nathaniel, 1. 11, 44, 53, 133,
134, 272.
Roe, Phillips, 1. 44, 53, 134, 381.
Roe, Silas, 1. 70.
Roe, WilUam, 1. 145.
Roebuck, ship, run aground in
an engagement in the Delaware
river, i. 303.
Roessell, Lodewick, i. 31. (See
Hossell.)
Rogers, , swears in tories, U.
194.
Rogers, Abraham, 1. 58, 60.
Rogers, Alexander, 1. 51.
Rogers, captain, captures the
British transport Charlotte, 1.
418; and another British vessel,
419.
Rogers, Daniel, 1. 52, 497.
Rogers, David, 1. 13, 58, 144,-145, 414.
Rogers, Ezeklel, 1. 73.
Rogers, George, exchanged, 11. 364.
Rogers, Hezekiah, 1. 73.
Rogers, J'acamiah, I. 52.
Rogers, Ichabod, 1. 69.
Rogers, Isaac, i. 69.
Rogers, Israel, 1. 184, 216.
Rogers, James, Suffolk co., 1. 50,
408.
Rogers, colonel James, Cumber-
land CO., letter of the N. Y. Pro-
vincial Congress to, 1. 91; ap-
pointed brigadier-general of
mlUtla, 197; appointed on a
committee to act on behalf of
the New Hampshire grants, 11.
130.
Rogers, James, administers the
oath of allegiance, 1. 208.
Rogers, James (N. Y.), 1. 267, 290.
Rogers, Jeh'a, 1. 70.
INDEX.
459
Rogers, Jeremiah, 1. 410.
Eogers, Jesse, 1. 54, 405.
Eogers, John, 1. 50, 54, 58, 82, 151,
181, 414, 500.
Rogers, Jonas, 1. 52.
Rogers, Jonathan, 1. 58, 61, 392.
Rogers, Joseph, 1. 51, 58, 69, 81,
409.
Rogers, Joshua, 1. 50, 277, 412 ; cap-
tain, muster-roll of his com-
pany, 496.
Rogers, Josiah, 1. 52.
Rogers, Lewis, 1. 267.
Eogers, Michael, 1. 183.
Rogers, Moses, i. 51.
Rogers, Nathaniel, i. 58, TO, 120.
Rogers, Obadiah, i. 411.
Rogers, Richard, i. 53.
Rogers, lieutenant Robert, of
Wallkill, i. 38, 165, 300.
Rogers, colonel Robert, 1. 208;
commissioned lieut.-colonel of
rangers, 1. 465; prisoners of,
sent to Fishkill, 532; "Westches-
ter county harrassed by the
rangers under, 563; troops sent
against, 565 ; some of his men
sent prisoners to New Hamp-
shire, 581; reported broke, 671;
John Griffiths captain in the
corps of, 675; stationed near
Fort Independence, ii. 119.
Rogers, Sarah, i. 416.
Rogers, Stephen, i. 54, 409.
Rogers, Topping, i. 58.
Eogers, Uriah, 1. 59, 120, 235, 410.
Rogers, widow, 1. 412.
Rogers, William, 1. 52, 58, 61, 83,
120, 220, 235.
Rogers, Zachariah, i. 50.
Eogers, Zephanlah, i. 120, 243, 312,
411.
Rogers, Zophar, i. 53.
Roggen, Franz P., i. 31.
Roggen, Peter, i. 29; lieutenant,
ii. 43.
Roggen, lieutenant Petrus, 11. 43.
Roley, William, 1. 17.
Rolph, Abraham, 1, 107, 274.
Rolph, Benjamin, i. 52.
Rolph, Moses, 1. 52.
Rolph, Reuben, i. 51.
Romans, Bernard, petition of, 1.
191; appointed engineer, 192;
obtains possession of Fort
George, 206; petitions for his
pay, 268; at StiUwater, 286.
Rombout, committee of, 1. 41;
officers of militia in, 141.
Rome, William, 1. 500.
Romeyn, D., 1. 26.
Romlne, Isaac, i. 77.
Romine, John, 1. 78, 291.
Ronda, Adrian D., ii. 46.
Rondout, frigates at Poughkeep-
sle to be removed to, i. 578.
Roney, John, i. 51.
Roob, Zacharias, i. 80.
Eoorae, Benjamin, evidence of,
i. 588.
Roome, John, i. 129, 163; at Deal,
N. J., 432.
Roome, John L. C, 1. 129, .259, 425.
Roome, Peter, 1. 315.
Roorback, Garret, barrack-mas-
ter of New York, complains of
colonel Moylan, 1. 326. (See
Mioreback.)
Roorey, William, i. 597.
Roos (Rose), captain Jacobus, i.
122, 431 ; memorial of, 443.
Hoos, William, 1. 218.
Roosa, Abraham, i. 24, 34, 227.
Roosa, Aldert, i. 25, 268.
Roosa, Andries, i. 34.
Roosa, Benjamin, i. 27.
Roosa, Dirck, 1. 24.
Roosa, Egbert, i. 36; ii. 169.
Roosa, Hendrick, 1. 34.
Roosa, Heyman, 1. 36.
Roosa, Isaak, 1. 25, 26, 207.
Roosa, Isaac A., 1. 303; ensign, 11.
31, 32, 164.
Roosa, Jacob, i. 34, 35 ; 11. 169.
Roosa, Jacob H., 1. 36.
Roosa, Johannis, i. 34.
Roosa, John, i. 35, 268.
Roosa, Petrus, i. 36, 121.
Roosa, Teunas S., i. 34.
Roosa, Wilhelmus, 1. 33, 268.
Roosa, Zacharias, i. 36. (See Hoos ;
Rosa; Rose.)
Roosakrance, E., i. 26.
Roosakrance, H., i. 26. (See Rose-
krans.)
Roose, sergeant Jacob, ii. 301.
Roosevelt, captain, i. 343.
Roosevelt, Cornelius, petitions
for a commission, 11. 46.
Roosevelt, Cornelius C, letter of,
i. 469.
Roosevelt, Isaac, member of the
N. Y. general committee, i. 3;
a«sociator, 86; receives war-
rants for officers issued by the
provincial congress, 105, 107;
elected to the N. Y. Provincial
Congress, 180 ; advances money
to erect a powder-house, 419;
offers to supply commissary
Henry with money, 636; ex-
pected by the British to join
them in New York, 669.
Roosevelt, John, 1. 143 ; lately de-
ceased, 562.
Roosevelt, John J., i. 152.
Roosevelt, Nicholas, 1. 4, 129, 163.
Root, Ashael, i. 500.
Root, David, i. 500.
Root, Ephraim, ii. 142.
Root, corporal Samuel, ii. 142.
Root, Timothy, 1. 230.
Rosa, , recommended for a
lieutenancy, ii. 10.
Rosa, Gysbert, 1. 35, 227; his
negro goes over to the British,
U. 114.
Rosa, lieutenant Jacobus, 1. 24,
226 ; recruits tories for the Brit-
ish, ii. 113, 114 ; court-martialed,
122; sentenced to be hanged,
125; petitions for a reprieve, 160;
petition rejected, ibid.; disarms
a party of militia, 173.
Rosa, Jacobus A., recommended
for a commission, ii. 6; men-
tioned, 48.
Rosa, Johannis G., 1. 35, 268.
Rosa, Tunis, 1. 226. (See Roos;
Roosa; Rose.)
Eoscron, Henry, i. 54.
Rose, Abraham. 1. 59, 243, 414.
Rose, Benjamin, 1. 203.
Rose, Daniel, 1. 46, 57, 386.
Rose, David, i. 57, 59, 411.
Rose, David L. D., i. 386.
Rose, Ezeklel, 1. 58, 414.
Rose, Henry, i. 122.
Rose, ensign Isaac, ii. 50, S3.
Rose, Jacob, ii. 346.
Rose, James, ii. 346.
Rose, Jane Bell, i. 411.
Rose, Jesse, i. 46, 57, 386.
Rose, Jonathan, ii. 3-53.
Rose, Lemuel, i. 52.
Rose, Moses, i. 58, 414.
Rose, Nathan, 1. 46, 57, 133, 277, 328,
386.
Rose, Samuel, i. 65.
Rose, sergeant, ii. 353.
Rose, Stephen, i. 58, 414.
Rose, Thomas, 1. 46, 57, 386.
Rose, William, 1. 24, 146, 207. (See
Roosa; Rosa.)
Rose, man-of-war, i. 114 ; attacked
by American galleys, 442, 448;
John Fowler and others carried
on board of, 477; near City
Island, ii. 119.
Roseboom, Barent, 1. 106, 647 ; ii .
40.
Roseboom, Dirck, i. 647.
Roseboom, Garrit, i. 647.
Roseboom, Jacob, Jr., i. 323.
Roseboom, John, i. 65.
Roseboom, Myndert, i. 323 ; colo-
nel, ii. 40.
Rosekraus, Daniel, 1. 144, 282.
Rosekrans, Frederick, i. 26.
Rosekrans, Harmanis, i. 27.
Rosekrans, Jacobus, i. 34; ap-
pointed captain in New York
continentals, 108; date of his
warrant, 302; recommended to
be re-commissioued,ii. 5 ; elects
to serve in Dubois's regiment,
7; in 2d N. Y. continentals, 31;
character of, 32; rank in 1775,
1778, 35, 43; mentioned, 50, 51;
serves on court-martial, 120,
121 ; in the 5th N. Y. continen-
tals, 352 ; sick, 354.
Rosekrans, Jacobus, chosen
lieutenant, i. 151 ; in Pawling's
regiment, 178.
Rosekrans, Zacharias, 1. 26, 178.
Rosman, Philip, ii. 356.
Ross, George, i. 538.
Ross, Hugh, i. 228, 288.
Ross, Robert, i. 18.
Ross, William, 1. 119.
Ross, Zebulon, i. 72.
Rossell, Jacob, i. 29.
Rossell, Peter, i. 82. (See Roessell ;
Rozell.)
Rossman, Fite, i. 174.
460
INDEX.
Rossman, John, assists in steal-
ing powder for tories, ii. KX
Rottenborough, baron de, report
on the petition of, 11. 306.
Rotten row, New York, 1. 372.
Rottow, ensign, i. 130.
Rouland, Jonathan, 1. 176. (See
Bowland.)
Rouse, Casper, 1. 68.
Rouse, Jacob, 1. 74.
Rouse, Nicholas, a prisoner, U.
349.
Row, Bostlon, 1. 68.
Row, ravld, Jr., 1. 60.
Row, Frederick, a tory, ii. 72.
Row, Frederick, Jr., 1. 33.
Row, Garrett, 1. 70.
Row, Helmer, a tory, 11. 72, 73.
Row, Hendrick, 1. 67.
Row, Jacob, 1. 74 ; 11. 73.
Row, James, 1. 33.
Row, Johannls, 1. 33.
Row, John, 1. 30, 68,74, 127; a tory,
ii. 72.
Row, John Peter, 1. 68; 11. 73.
Row, Joseph, i. 175, 324.
Row, Michael, 1. 67, 68, 127.
Row, Motise, 1. 68.
Row, Nicholas, 1. 70, 74.
Row, Samuel, 1. 79.
Row, Yost Hend., i. 75.
Rowan, Andrew, 1. 81.
Rowe, James B., 1. 70.
Rowe, Philip, 1. 76.
Rowe, Solomon, 1. 11.
Rowland, Jonathan, 1. 215.
Rowland, Marvin, 1. 84, 141.
Rowland, Robert, 1. 175.
Rowland, Samuel, 1. 172.
Rowland, Uriah, il. 337. (See
Rouland; Rulartd.)
Rowley, James, 1. 248.
Rowley, Nathaniel, 1. 105; lieu-
tenant, ii. 36, 41, 43.
Rows, Johannls, 1. 174.
Rowse, Thomas, 1. 78.
Roxburry, general Washington
at, 1. 99.
Rozegront, Daniel, 1. 11.
Rozell, Jeremiah, I. 471.
Rudd, Zebulon, 1. 76.
Ruddock, Mr. 1. 636.
Rudgard, Daniel, 1. 19.
Rudney, Thorn, 1. 75.
Rudolph, Andries, 1, 28.
Rudolph, Christopher, 11. 348.
Rudolph, David, 11. 337.
Rudyard, Thomas, 1. 383.
Rug, Joseph, 1. 411.
Rugg, Benjamin, 1. 99.
Eugg, Silas, i. 50.
Ruggard, Thomas, 1. 45.
Ruggles, Nathaniel, 1. 466.
Ruland, Benjamin, 1. 497.
Rulaud, Jeremiah, 1. 52.
Ruland, John, i. 52, 53, 496.
Ruland, Joseph, 1. 48; evidence
of, against Nathan Oyer, 329.
Ruland, Luke, 1. 52.
Ruland, Peter, 1. 51, 63.
Ruland, Richard, 1. 52.
Ruland, Thomas, 1. 61.
Ruland, Zophar, 1. 497. (See Bow-
land.)
Ruler, James, 11. 353.
Rumsey, Asa, 1. 151.
Rurasey, Daniel, 1. 15.
Rumsey, David, 1. 13, 175.
Rumsey, James, 1. 8, 225.
Rumsey, John, 1. 13.
Rumsey, Nathan, 1. 151.
Rumsey, Pheneas, i. 5; letter of,
to N. Y. Provincial Congress in
regard to his commission as
captain of Goshen militia, 150.
Rumsey, Simon, i. 14, 17, 655.
Rundle, Abel, 1. 66.
Rundell, David, 1. 75.
Eundel, Jared, 1. 76.
Rundell, John, 11. 64.
Runnals, Enes, 1. 384.
Runnals, John, 1. 66, 115; U. 345.
Runnells, Titus, i. 158.
Runnels, Daniel, 1. 19.
Rusco, David, 1. 52.
Rusco, Nathaniel, 1. 51.
Rush, Johannls, 1. 10.
Rush, Rosannah, petition of, 1.
425.
Rushell, Abram, i. 315.
Rushell, Timothy, 1. 315.
Rushmore, Benjamin, 1. 40.
Rushmore, Carman, 1. 184, 216.
Rushmore, John, 1. 184, 216.
Rushmore, William, i. 1B4.
Rusler, Sophia, i. 287, 292.
Russell, Caleb, 1. 58.
Russell, David, 1. 404.
Russell, Jacob, 11. 92.
Russell, John, 1. 226, 283, 315; 11.
339.
Russell, Jonathan, 1. 58, 408.
Russell, Joseph, 1. 412.
Russell, lieutenant- colonel, 11.
153, 155, 157, 158.
Russell, Stephen, 1. 56, 400.
Russell, William, 1. 18, 498.
Russia, empress of, reported to
have made a contract to fur-
nish men to fight against the
Americans, 1. 669.
Russians, 25,000 expected to land
in Boston, 1. 609, 674, 677; their
destination supposed to be
Rhode island, 675.
Rust, Oliver, Ii. 142.
Rust, Phinehas, 11. 142.
Rutgers, Adrian, elected to N. Y.
Provincial Congress, 1. 245.
Rutgers, captain Anthony, com-
mands a. company of N. Y.
artillery, 1. 168; receives an or-
der for two pieces of cannon,
169; elected to N. Y. Provincial
Congress, 180; reports from the
committee to contract for fire-
arms, 441; mentioned as a per-
son qualified to assist In pro-
viding naval stores, 551; petition
of M. Malcora referred to, 853;
lieutenant Bicker recommend-
ed by, 11. 5, 48; removes to
Dutchess county, 168; letter of
Robert Livingston to, 174.
Rutgers, lieutenant Henry, Jr.,
1. 267 ; one of the vestry In New
York, 311; in Malcom's regi-
ment, 11. 27. (See Betgert.)
Rutherford, Margaret, I. 287.
Rutson, Michael John, 1. 77.
Ruttan, Paul, 1. 9.
Rutter, Jotn, 1. 290.
Rutty, Ezra, i. 152.
Ruysen, , Jr., 1. 80.
Ryan, James, 1. 283.
Ryan, Mary, 1. 289.
Ryan, Michael, 1. 178; 1st lieuten-
ant, ii. 44, 45.
Rycker, John, i. 6. (See Bicker.)
Ryckman, Isaac, requests a com-
mission in the New York con-
tinentals, 1. 252.
Ryckman, ensign WUhelmus, U.
33, 48, 53, 359. (See Bickman.)
Ryck's patent, members of the
committee for, 1. 632. ; census of,
ii. 363.
Ryder, Bernardus, Jr., 1. 271.
Ryder, Jeames, 1. 461.
Ryder, Samuel, i. 451.
Ryder, Stephen, 1. 187, 466.
Ryder, WilUam, i. 224.
Rye, mlUtla officers of, 1. 159;
Roger Purdy of, on the limits,
194; the people of, wholly de-
voted to the Crown, 462; an
American post at, 623 ; members
of the committee for, 632.
Rye neck, general Wooster's
head-quarters at, 1. 627.
Ryer, Dennis, 1. 135.
Ryer, Edward, 1. 122, 146.
Ryer, Hendrick, 1. 136.
Ryer, John, 1. 123, 135.
Ryley, Philip, Jr., ii. 192.
Rynder, John, i. 271.
Rynders, Everhart, 1. 80.
Rynders, Myndert, i. 77.
Rynex, William, 11. 357.
Ryon, James, 1. 240.
Rysdorf, Johannls, 1. 72.
Rysdorf, Lawrence, I. 72.
Rysdorf, Petrus, t. 72.
Rysdyk, Isaac, translates into
Dutch the address of the con-
vention to their constituents,
1.586.
Rystorf, George, 1. 81.
Sabaden,.Charles, 1. 288.
Sabbath Day Point, Indians cap-
ture a party of Americans at,
11. 196; number of rangers car-
ried prisoners to Canada from,
833.
Sables, Jacob, 1. 318.
Sabrlsky, , horses taken from,
1.693.
Sackett, Ezeklel, 1. 70.
Sackett, John, 1. 70.
Sackett, Nathaniel, elected to N.
Y. Provincial Congress, 1. 67;
assoclator, 80; receives commis-
sions for certain officers, 108;
money paid by the treasurer to,
INDEX,
461
483; deputy from Dutoliess oo.,
685 ; member of the committee
on conspiracies, 624, 660; men-
tioned, 636 ; 11. 8.
Saoket, adjutant Peter, 11. 36;
sergeant-major, recommended
for promotion, 39 ; evidence of,
156.
Sackett, Richard, 1. 70.
Sackett, Samuel, appointed lieu-
tenant, 1. 107; case of, 422; rec-
ommends Gilbert Strang for an
enslgucy, 11. 4, 48; recruiting,
17 ; letter to Bobert Yates from,
19; appointed captain by gen.
Montgomery, 29, 61; rank in
1775, 1T76, 35, 36; date of his
appointment as captain, 37;
serves In the 4th battalion, 49.
Sackett, William, 1. 40, 182.
Sackwlts, Isaack, 1. 646.
Sacston, Israel, 1. 384.
Bacston, William, 1. 387.
Saddler, John, i. 288.
Safford, Samuel, 1. 113, 155.
Sage, Benjamin, 1. 70.
Sage, Daniel, 1. 70.
Sager, John, 1. 522.
Sagor, Garret, 1. 522.
Sagor, Johannis, 1. 72.
St. Augustine, Ebenezer Piatt
takes powder and military
stores out of a British ship at,
i. 286.
St. Eustatla, provisions exported
from New York to, 1. 130.
St. John, Adam, i. 29.
St. John, Daniel, 1. 6.
St. John, David, i. 68.
St. John, Ebenezer, i. 28; deposi-
tion of, 11. 110.
St. John, Ezra, i. 70, 136, 478.
St. John, Job, 1. 29.
St. John, Joslah, i. 28.
St. John, Matthew, i. 28.
St. John, Noah, i. 29.
St. John, Samuel, 1. 29.
St. Johns (Canada), boats arrive
at, 1. 286; number of troops at,
633; captain John Vlsher at the
reduction of, 11. 22.
Salntkaick, rioters at, li. 364.
St. Thomas, application to export
provisions and stock to the
island of, 1. 238, 239.
Salem, militia officers of, 1. 150,
205 ; inventory of the estates of
tories who have absconded
from, 546 ; members of the com-
mittee for, 632 ; charges against
Wm. Wallace of, il. 64; census
of, 363.
Saler, Abraham, 1. 268.
Sales, Daniel, 1. 83.
Salisbury, Barent Staats, 1. 174 ;
lieutenant, 504; 11. 34, 44, 48, 62,
857.
Salisbury, Casper, 11. 357.
Salisbury, Francis, Jr., 1. 174.
Salisbury, lieutenant Silvester,
1. 38, 178 ; captain, arrests tories,
11. 74.
Salisbury, Wessel, 1. 174. (See
Salshury.)
Sally, ship, cast away on Long
Island, 1. 418, 419.
Sally, sloop, employed In the
continental service, 1. 678.
Salmon, Gideon, 1. 5, 309.
Salmon, Jonathan, 1. 388.
Salmon, Joshua, 1. 60, 388.
Salmon, Phlnehas, 1. 6.
Salmond, John, 1. 500.
Salsbery, Joseph, 11. 356.
Salsbury, Gideon, 1. 68.
Salsbury (Ct.), Mr. Jay goes lor
cannon to, 1. 426. (See Salisbury.)
Salt, proposals for the manufac-
turing of, 1. 326; bounty offered
to manufacturers, 448; persons
appointed to take account of
the, in Dutchess county, 458;
proposed to be Imported from
Curacoa, 483; excitement in
Orange county, on account of
the scarcity of, 481; the N. Y.
convention orders the sale of,
in the hands of Samuel Mab-
bett, 486; colonel Brinkerhoff
seizes a quantity of, 490; N. Y.
convention makes application
to purchase, 493; measures
adopted to procure, 572 ; report
on the manxifacturing of, 584;
great scarcity of, 11. 97; report
for the encouragement of the
manufacture of, 136; a bounty
of ten shillings allowed for the
manufacture of every bushel
manufactured within the State,
137.
Salter, Peter, i. 7.
Saltpeter, James CargUl manu-
factures, 1. 447; Mr. Broome
goes to Connecticut for, 464;
report on, 577; David Gelston
furnishes, 640; Webster & Co.
deliver a quantity of, U. 67;
orders to collect, 101.
Saltsman, Peter, 11. 358.
Saltus, Solomon, 1. 2S3.
Salvia, James, li. 337.
Sammin, Johannis, 11. 186.
Sammls, Alexander, i. 51.
Sammls, David, 1. 50.
Sammls, Ebenezer, 1. 51.
Sammls, Henry, 1. 51.
Sammis, Job, 1. 61.
Sammls, Jesse, 1. 51.
Sammis, John, Jr., 1. 51.
Sammis, Jonas, 1. 50.
Sammls, Jonathan, 1. 52, 54, 398.
Sammls, Joseph, 1. 51.
Sammls, Nathaniel, 1. 54.
Sammis, Ruben, i. 51.
Sammls, Selah, 1. 53.
Sammls, Silas, i. 52.
Sammls, Timothy, 1. 51.
Sammls, William, 1. 60.
Sammons, Cornelius, 1. 34; ex-
amination of, 11. 114.
Sammons, David, 1. 183.
Sammons, lleut. Jacob, il. 72.
Sammons, John, 1. Z!.
Sammons, Nehemiah, 1. 185.
Sammons, Peter, i. 35.
Sammons, Thomas, 1. 34.
Samper, major, 11. 149.
Sampson, Gershom, 1. 25.
Sams, Henry, 1. 86.
Sanburn, John, 11. 142.
Sand, Samuel, i. 18.
Sanders, John, 1. 66, 646.
Sanders, Bobert, 11. 337, 356.
Sanderson, James, li. 141.
Sandford, Abraham, 1. 69, 416.
Sandford, Benjamin, 1. 69.
Sandford, Daniel, 1. 406.
Sandford, Daniel, Jr., i. 58.
Sandford, David, 1. 69, 416.
Sandford, Ellas, 1. 59, 416.
Sandford, Ephraim, joins the
ministerial army, effects of, i.
546.
Sandford, EzekiqJ, 1. 59.
Sandford, Ezeklel H., i. 416.
Sandford, James, 1. 58.
Sandford, Henry,!. 58, 414.
Sandford, Joel, i. 60, 414.
Sandford, John,;of Suffolk CO., 1.
69, 121, 235, 416.
Sandford, Jonah, i. 59, 413.
Sandford, Joslah, 1. 59.
Sandford, Lewis, i. 59.
Sandford, Nathan, i. 59.
Sandford, Richard, i. 228.
Sandford, Silas, 1. 59, 414.
Sandford, Sllvanus, 1. 68, 413.
Sandford, Stephen, i. 59.
Sandford, Thomas, i. 59, 416.
Sandford, William, 1. 59.
Sandford, Zecheriah, 1. 59, 413.
Sandford, Zephants, 1. 414. (See
Banfovd: Van SaTUvoord.)
Sands, Benjamin, 1. 180, 182, 257.
Sands, Comfort, 1. 118 ; elected to
N. Y. Provincial Congress, 180 ;
of New York, 270; letter of, to
Mr.. Van Ciortland, 534 ; auditor-
general, 558.
Sands, Cornwell, 1. 17.
Sands, David, 1. 17.
Sands, Edward, 11. 42.
Sands, George, 1. 78.
Sands, Henry, 11. 88.
Sand^, John, 1. 181 ; challenged by
Thomas Woolley to flght a duel,
301; colonel of Queens county
militia, 679.
Sands, John, Jr., 1. 184, 217.
Sands, Mr., 1. 481, 482.
Sands, Nathaniel, i. 17.
Sands, Pelham, 1. 184.
Sands, Samuel, i. 123.
Sands, Simon, 1. 181.
Sands, Thomas, 1. 62.
Sandwich, 1. 143.
Sandy Hook, a British transport
at, ordered to be seized, 1. 220.
Sanford, John, adjutant of Mal-
com's, 1. 317; lleut., li. 13, 27, 46;
recommended for adjutant, 47.
Sangh, Peter, II. 358.
Sannater, squire, 11. 68.
Sansom, Philip, 1. 93, 94.
Sansom & Co., 1. 118.
462
INDEX.
Santford, John, 1. 120; Serjeant, 233.
Santon, George, 1. 137.
Saratoga, delegates from, 1. 65;
militia officers of, 175; officers
of minute men in, 236; commit-
tee of, 321; a committee from
the convention confer with
gen. Schuyler at, 503, 512; re-
cruiting officers at, 504; letter
of gen. Schuyler from, 517.
Sare, Jolin, 1. 638.
Sargeant, John, 11. 148.
Sarjeson, William, 11. 345.
SarLsburg, Joseph, Sr., 1. 74
Sartwell, Jacob, i. 98.
Sartwell, Oliver, 1. 98.
Sarvant, Abraham, 1. 8.
Sarvant, Adryan, i. 9.
Sarvant, Henry, i. 10.
Sarvant, Jacob, i. 10.
Sarvant, John, i»10.
Sarvant, Philip, 1. 8, 9, 10.
Sasson, Thomas, 1. 37.
Saterby, Daniel, 1. 134.
Satterle, Uriah, i. 12.
Satterly, , 1. 380.
Satterly, Daniel, 1. 45, 63, 381.
Satterly, Elnathan, i. 53, 380.
Satterly, John, 1. 13, 45, 63.
Satterly, Nathaniel, i. 14, 145, 499.
Satterly, Richard, 1. 53.
Satterly, Samuel, 1. 12, 46, 48, 497.
Satterly, Selah, i. 14.
Satterly, Stephen, i. 46, 57.
Satterly, 'William, 1. 13.
Saturing, Josiah, his evidence
against Jonathan Balier, i. 331.
Saturly, Josiah, 1. 48.
Saunders, Abraham, 1. 290.
Saunders, John, 18, 78, 618; 11. 360.
Saunders, Phlneas, 11. 141.
Savage, Barent, 1. 129.
Savage, Edward, 1. 148, 474 ; lleut.
In Van Schaack's regiment, 638.
Savage, James, examination of, 1.
357; captain, corresponds with
persons on board the king's
ship, .358.
Savage, John, a tory, 1. 513 ; at the
head of 500 torles, 526 ; Joins the
enemy, 527; applies to obtain
the benefit of gen.Washington's
proclamation, 602; a prisoner,
li. 62, 63 ; petitions to be released
from Jail, 183.
Savage, Richard, 11. 840.
Savage, Thomas, 1. 469.
Savage, H. M. ship, officers of. In
New York Jall, 1. 293; petition
of prisoners belonging to, 307;
fires on Staten Island, 356; to
ascend the North river, 362;
Thomas Remington Harris,
master's mate on board of, 418.
Savages, Banca, I. 228.
Savannah.sloop Joseph captured
on her voyage from Philadel-
phia to, 1. 206.
Saville, ship, carries provisions
to Boston for gen. Howe's array,
I. 418 ; parole of captain Simp-
son of, 492.
Sawplts, gen. Wooster at, 1. 563.
Sawtell, Daniel, 1. 98.
Sawyer, Benjamin, 1. 62, 378.
Sawyer, Enos, 11, 142.
Sawyer, Frances, i. 316.
Sawyer, James, i. 282.
Sawyer, Jesse, 1. 110, 114.
Sawyer, John, 11. 112.
Sawyer, IMoses, 1. 62, 378.
Sawyer, Moses Mable, 1. 62.
Sawyer, Richard, i. 62.
Sawyer, Samuel, 1. 85.
Sawyer, William, 1. 30.
Sax, John, a prisoner, 11. 62, 63.
Sax, Mighel, 1. 26.
Sax, Peter, 1. 26, 31.
Saxon, Gilbert, i. 30.
Saxton, Caleb, i. 54, 405.
Saxton, Isaac, 1. 52.
Saxton, Zebulon, 1. 405.
Say, Frederick, 1. 632.
Saybrook, powder lodged at, 1.
640; arms and ammunitlcn re-
moved from Long Island to, 645;
list of colonel Livingston's de-
tachment at, li. 15; whlgs of
Sufiblk county move to, 68 ; let-
ter of governor Trumbull to the
committee of, 131.
Sayer, Mathew, 1. 243.
Sayer, Nehemiali, 1. 60.
Sayles, SUvanus, 1. 14.
Sayles, Stephen, i. 15.
Sayre, Benjamilu, i. 58, 415.
Sayre, Daniel, li. 77.
Sayre, David, 1. 58, 120, 262, 415. 416.
Sayre, James, i. 13, 14, 58, 309.
Sayre, Job, 1. 13.
Sayre, John, of Sufiblk CO., 1. 60,
406.
Sayre, John, lleut. Orange oo. rgt.
1. 144, 251.
Sayre, Jonathan, 1. 5, 309.
Sajrre, Nathan, 1. 285.
Sayre, Nathaniel, Jr., 1. 13
Sayre, Thomas, Jr., 1. 144.
Sayres, Benjamin, 1. 58.
Sayrs, Abraham, 1. 411.
Sayrs, Ichabud, 1. 60, 407, 410.
Sayrs, John, i. 406.
Sayrs, Joseph, 1. 409.
Sayrs, Joshuah, 1. 407.
Sayrs, Mathew, i. 410.
Sayrs, Nemiah, i. 411.
Scaback, John, 1. 66.
Scandlrith, Timothy, 1. 287.
Scandrett, Timothy, 1. 292.
Scandrett, William, 1. 288.
Soarsdale, militia officers of, 1.
159, 208; members of the com-
mittee for, 632.
Schanks, Mr., 1. 295; amount of
flour received from, 514.
Sehans, Hendriclc, 1. 246.
Scharp, George, i. 171, 247.
Scharp, Martinus, 1. 247.
Scharpe, Peter, 1. 324.
Schatecook (Scliaghtekocke),
militia officers of, 1. 176 ; com-
mittee of, 324; the sheriff' of
Albany proceeds to arrest some
rioters at, 11. 364.
Sehaver, Jacob F., 1. 174.
Schaver, John, 1. 174, 246.
Scheafi"er, George, I. 26.
Schefer, Jost, i. 171.
Schellenger, Abraham, i. 56, 59,
402.
Schellenger, Isaac, 1. 56, 402.
Schellenger, Jonathan, i. 56.
Schellenger, William, j. 58.
Schellinger, Daniel, i. 59. (See
Skellingar.)
Schenck, Abraham, 1. 141.
Schenck, Adrian, 1. 184, 217.
Schenck, Gysbert, elected to N.
Y. Provincial Congress, i. 67;
mentioned, 86; 11. 350.
Schenk, Henry, 1. 140, 141, 164;
elected to N. Y. Provincial Con-
gress, 190; agent to purchase
wheat for the use of the conti-
nental army, 531, 532; store-
keeper at Foughkeepsie, 590;
signs an inventory of efl'ects
seized belonging to a tory, 603.
Schenck, John, delegate to the
provincial convention from
Queens county, i. 40 ; votes for
deputies, 181 ; signs the declara-
tion of Queens county, 217.
Schenck, John, associator of
Dutchess county, i. 79 ; captain
in colonel Swartwout's regi-
ment, 132; captain of minute
men, 167; belongs to an inde-
pendent company at Fough-
keepsie, 179; ordered to arrest
sundry persons, 195 ; John Tap-
pen, ensign in the company of,
244; deserters from his com-
pany, 468; major, ordered to
arrest one Rlelly, a deserter,
479 ; his return to said order,
480; commissary at Fort Con-
stitution, 483; deputy from
Dutchess county, 585; member
of the committee for removing
prisoners from Kingston, 672;
referred to as captain, li. 37;
empowered to administer oatlis
of office in Dutchess county,
132.
Schenck, Martin, 1. 181, 294.
Schenck, Mr., 1. 464.
Schenck, Nicholas, 1. 185, 216.
Schenck, Paul, i. 78.
Schenck, Roelofl', 1. 41.
Schenck, Stephen, i. 452.
Schenectady, delegates from, I.
65 ; militia officers of, 170 ; flour
to be sent to the northern army
from, 511; names of persons
who refuse to take the oath of
allegiance In, 333.
Schepmoes, John, 1. 30.
Schepmocs, William, 1. 30.
Schepmoos, Dlrck, 1. 34.
Schermerhorn, Cornelus, 1. 80 ; li.
192.
Schermerhorn, Daniel, 1. 246.
Schermerhorn, Jacob, 1. 80, 170.
Schermerhorn, Jacob C. 1. 05, 171,
246, 324, 614.
INDEX.
463
Sohermerhorn, John, 1. 67, 81.
Sohermerhorn, Luke, i. 172, 246.
Schermei'horn, Peter, 1. 129.
Schermerhorn, Reyer, i. 81; 11.
182; complaint against, 136.
Seherpe, Qysbert I., 1. 172.
Scherrill, Jeremiah, Jr., 1. 56.
Sohever, Fraderlck, 1. 71.
Schever, Henry, 1. 71.
Sohever, Joest, 1. 71.
Schneyd, Ohristoff, i. 81.
Schneyder, George, 1. 68.
Schoanmak, Daniel, Jr., i. 268.
Schofleld, Ebenezer, 1. 254.
Sehofleld, Michael, 1. 619.
Schofleld, Zebulou, applies for a
pass to go to New York, 1. 439.
(See Scofield.)
Schoharie, delegates from, 1. 65;
militia officers of, 176 ; commit-
tee of, 324 ; captain Hager's com-
pany of militia ordered to, 509 ;
Indians of, to Join the tories,
616.
Schoolcraft, Lawrence, 1. 176.
Schoolmaster among the Onel-
das, 1. 102.
Schoonhoven, Guert Van, i. 65.
Schoonhoven, Jacob, 1. 6.
Schoonhoven, Jacobus van, i. 175 ;
colonel, 11. 196, 200.
Schoonmaker, Abraham, 1. 177.
Schoonmaker, Benjamin B., 1. 33.
Schoonmaker, C, i. 26.
Schoonmaker, captain, his com-
pany of sapaen-eaters and leg-
loopers, guard the Fleet prison,
il. 81; mentioned, 114, 120, 126.
Schoonmaker, Cornelius C,
chairman of the committee of
Shawangunk, ii. 114.
Schoonmaker, Daniel, i. 217.
Schoonmaker, Daniel, Jr., i. 26.
Schoonmaker, David, i. 31.
Schoonmaker, Edward, i. 31, 178.
Schoonmaker, Egbert, 1. 29, 30.
Schoonmaker, Frederick, 1. 34,
151, 178.
Schoonmaker, Hendrick, 1. 31, 32,
178, 294.
Schoonmaker, Hezekiah, 1. 31,
246.
Sohoonmacker, Hezekiah D., 1. 31.
Schoonmaker, Jacobus, 1. 26; ii.
186.
Schoonmaker, J. D., i. 26.
Schoonmaker, Jacob De W., i. 2(7.
Schoonmaker, Joakim, i. 23.
Schoonmaker, Job, ii. 186.
Schoonmaker, Joohem, 1. 22,-25,
178; ii. 186.
Schoonmaker, Johan Sam, 1. 33.
Schoonmaker, Johannls, 1. 23, 25.
Schoonmaker, John, 1. 26; 11. 186.
Schoonmaker, John E., 1. 31.
Schoonmaker, Jothem, 1. 27.
Schoonmaker, L., i. 26.
Schoonmaker, lieutenant, 11. 37.
Schoonmaker, Lodewyck, 11. 186.
Schoonmaker, parson, 1. 464.
Schoonmaker, Petrus, 1. 26, 32, 33,
178, 218, 276 ; 11. 186.
Schoonmaker, Petrus J., 1. 36.
Schoonmaker, Samuel, 1. 31, 36,
193.
Schoonmaker, sergeant, ii. 352.
Schoonmaker, Thomas, 1. 33, 34,
268.
Schoonmaker, TJerok, 1. 31, 80.
Schoonmaker, "Wilhelmus, i. 37.
Schoot, Symon, Jr., i. 81.
Schoot, ■Williaih, Jr., 1. 81.
Schouten, Andrew J., 1. 84.
Schouten, Andrew T., i. 85.
Schouten, Ephram, i. 84.
Schouten, Henry, 1. 84.
Schouten, John J., 1. 84. (Bee
ScoiUen.)
Schrlver, Jacob N., 1. 81.
Schroeter, George L., adjutant,
11. 43.
Schryven, Alaburtus, 1. 32.
Schryver, Clirlstlan, 1. 82.
Schryver, David, i. 71.
Schryyer, Hendrick A., i. 71.
Schry v«r, Jacob, i. 78 ; ensign, 615.
Schryver, Johannls, 1. 32.
Schryver, John, 1. 71.
Schryver, Marthen, 1. 71.
Schryver, Martynns, 1. 32, 71.
Schryver, Peter Em., i. 71.
Schryver, Stephanus, 1. 32.
Schults, Casper, 1. 174.
Schultz, Isaac, 1. 480.
Schultz, Jacob, i. 81.
Schultzs, William, i. 81.
Schumberg, B. Adam, i 287.
Schurdt, John, i. 28.
Schurman, Jacob, in Jail in
Kingston, i. 682; a prisoner, ii.
62; pardoned, 63.
Schurman, Jacob, Jr., i. 638.
Schurman, Philip, taken pris-
oner, 1. 120.
Schurtz, John, i. 247.
Schutt, Jacobus John, 1. 84.
Schut, lieutenant John, 1. 84.
Schuyler, Abraham, 1. 646.
Schuyler, David, i. 616.
Schuyler, Hanjost, Joins tlie
enemy, 1. 519, 520.
Schuyler, Har., 1. 65.
Schuyler, John, 1. 538.
Schuyler, Peter, 1. 171, 246 ; major,
ii. 20.
Schuyler, Peter P., 1. 171, 245.
Schuyler Peter S., 1. 171, 245; re-
signs his commission, 11. 5, 7;
referred to as ensign, 34, 46.
Schuyler, general Philip, delegate
to the N. Y. Provincial Con-
gres, 1. 2; surgeon Nicholson
desires to serve under, 155;
mentioned, 249, 250; certificate
of, in favor of capt. Marinus
"Willet, 252; extremely active,
286 ; James Livingston refers to,
461 ; minute of a conference of
a committee of the convention
with, 503 ; proceedings of com-
mittee to co-operate with, 501,
501; letter from, 509, 523; re-
quested to Issue orders to secure
all cattle In Tryon county, and
furnishes information respect-
ing his operations on the north-
ern frontier, 511; letters of
Robert Yates to, 512, 521, 524,
529 ; ii. 19 ; letter of, to the com-
mittee at Albany, 1. 517 ; letter
of Benedict Arnold to, 518; let-
ters of general Herkemer and
captain Allen to, 520 ; letter to
the committee of convention
from, 523,525; orders the militia
from Port Edward to Tryon co.,
.524 ; Indian int,clllgence report-
ed by, 581 ; expects an attack on
Tioonderoga, 596 ; captain Winn
lays his case before, 599 ; report
on dispatches from, 629 ; letter
of captain Anthony Wayne to,
633; referred to as general, 11.
14 ; his list of officers who served
in Canada, 37; sends alarming
accounts from Tioonderoga, 97;
extract of a letter from J. Dean
to, 196.
Schuyler, PhUIp P., 1. 245, 323;
Iteut.-colonel, il. 197, 200.
Schuyler, R. J., 11. 9.
Schuyler, Stephen, i. 106, 171.
Schuyler, Stephen J., 1. 172, 247,
502 ; ii. 36, 40, 196.
Soidmore, Isaac, 1. 52.
Scidmore, Micah, i. 45.
■5eidraore, Peter, 1. 47.
■scidmore, Phillip, 1. 52.
Scidmore, Samuel, i. 52,
Scidmore, Thomas, 1. 53.
Scidmore, Zophar, 1. 54, 398. )
Scoby, William, i rii.
Scofel, Jonathan, 1. 384.
Scofield, , Ii. 127.
Scofield, Gideon, 1. 619.
Scofield, Peter, i. 619.
Scofield, Samuel, 1. 619.
Scofield, Smith, 1. 619. (See SfcAo-
fleld.)
Scoldfield, James, 1. 17.
Scoonover, James, i. 11.
Scoot, Jonathan, i. 81.
Scorfield, Thomas, 1. 287.
Scorpion, sloop of war, stationed
in North Carolina, 1. 293.
Scotch Highlanders, a number of,
arrive in New York, 1. 100. (See
Scotchmen (Scots) without con-
nections in America not to be
enlisted In the American army,
11. 11; cut off on their way to
Scotch prisoners, petition of, and
report thereon, 1. 488.
Scotland, immigrants arrive In
New York fl:om, i. 100; trans-
port Crawford captured on her
way with troops to Boston
from, 337.
Scott, Abraham, 1. 28, 81.
Scott, Henry, 1. 29.
Scott, Hugo, 1. 28.
Scott, Jacson, 1. 411.
Scott, Jackson, Jr., 1. 59.
Scott, James, 1. S76.
464
INDEX.
Scott, Johannes, 1. 81, 140, 183.
Seott, John, i. 27, 28, 70, 170, 204.
Soott, John Morln, associator, 1.
86 ; elected to N. Y. Provincial
Congress, 180; mentioned, 443;
reports movements of the
enemy, 499 ; member of a com-
mittee to co-operate with gen.
Clinton, 518; member of the
committee on forming a consti-
tution, 552 ; to assist the expedi-
tion against New York, 559;
member of the committee on
the Westchester county secret
expedition, 578; certifies that
lieut.-colonel Birdsall served
under, 680; referred to as gene-
ral, li. 9, 47; recommends the
rev. Mr. Tetard for a chap-
laincy, 17; letter of Hugh
Hughes to, 89; secretary of
state, 333.
Scott, Mr. i. 576.
Scott, Peter, i. 26, 81, 18,3, 217.
Scott, Reuben, ii. 360.
Scott, Samuell, 1. 98.
Scott, Thoma.s, 1. 500.
Scott, ■William, i. 28, 261, 287, 288,
673, 677; il. 339.
Scott's tavern, N. Y., committee
to detect conspiracies meet at,
i. 347.
Scouten, Abraham, 1. 69.
Scouten, Andrew, i. 140.
Scouten, Ephraim, i. 141.
Scouten, John, 1, 141, 176.
Scouten, William, 1. 141. (See
Schouten.)
Scouts to be employed to give
intelligence of the enemy's ap-
proach to Ticonderoga, i. 512.
Scribner, Benjamin, committed
to prison, i. 319.
Scribner, Ebenezer, i. 57 ; petition
of, 336; mentioned, 373.
Scribner, Joseph, absconds, i. 329;
charges against, 330; mention-
ed, 885.
Scribner, Nathaniel, recommend
ed to be appointed captain, i.
488; serves under colonel Mal-
colm, 564.
Scribner, Seth, 1. 57 ; evidence of,
against Lazarus Oyer and other
tories, 329; mentioned, 385. (See
BkrUyner.)
Scriver, Peter, i. 72.
Scrivoner, Zedoch, li. 356.
Soudder, Benjamin, ii. 348,
Sondder, Edmund, 1. 51.
Scuder, Henry, 1. 50, 134, 278.
Scudder, Jacob, i. 267, 497.
Scudder, Joel, 1. 52, 138, 277.
Scudder, John, 1. 405.
Scudder, Jonah, i. 52.
Scudder, Jonathan, 1. 50.
Soudder, Nathaniel, 1. 496.
Scudder, Thomas, Jr., 1. 53.
Scudder Timothy, i. 62.
Scudder, William, i. 52; reports
the number of men he has en-
listed, 283 ; lieutenant, 11. 5, 34,
49; referred to as ensign, 44,53.
Scureman, Philip, goes on board
H. M. ship Phoenix, I. 442, 443.
Scurry, Peter, ii. 338.
Seabrook, f. 208.
Scabury, Adam, 1. 184, 216.
Seabury, rev. doctor, 1. 428,
Seabury, John, 1. 77.
Seabury, Person, i. 188.
Seaoor, David, i. 8.
Seacor, Ellis, 1. 8.
Seacor, Isaac, 1. 7, 8.
Seacor, Isaac I., 1. 10.
Seacor, Jacob, i. 7.
Seacor, James, i. 7, 8.
Seacor, John, i. 8.
Seacor, Samuel, 1. 10."
Seadden, Alexander and James
enlist in the king's service, 1.
i. 362.
Seaden, Robert Car, his son rec-
ommended to be exempted, 1.
559.
Seagrove, Is., 1. 158.
Seagrove, James, 1. 143, 255.
Sealey, Nehemiah, i. 148.
Sealy, Abner, i. 155.
Sealy, Coenradt, i. 27.
Sealy, Israel, i.'185. (See Seely.)
Seaman, Ambrose, i. 184.
Seamans, Benjamin, i. 42, 341, 461.
Seaman, Caleb, 1. 442.
Seaman, Isaac, 1. 37, 186, 216.
Seaman, Israel, 1. 184, 215, 632.
Seaman, Jacob, 1. 71, 461.
Seaman, John, 1. 71, 183, 216, 461.
Seaman, John William, i. 181,:461.
Seaman, Micah, 1. 16.
Seaman, Obadiah, i. 461.
Seaman, Salomon, i. 182, 461.
Seaman, Samuel, 1. 181, 184, 215,
461.
Seaman, Stephen, 1. 637.
Seaman, Thomas, i. 182, 186, 215,
216.
Seaman, William, 1. 40, 182, 461, 470.
Seaman, Zebulon, 1, 181, 182, 216,
461. (See Seeman.)
Seaman, Nathaniel, 1. 579.
Seamonds, Joseph, 1. 7, 9.
Seamonds, Powlas, 1. 7.
Scans, J., i. 156.
Searing, Daniel, 1. 181, 257.
Searing, Gilbert, 1. 181.
Searing, Jacob, i. 181.
Searing, John, 1. 181.
Searing, Jonathan, 1. 186.
Sears, Isaac, i. 86, 156, 168, 377, 638;
elected delegate to the N. Y.
Provincial Congress, 100, 180;
bond of, 337; part owner of a
privateer, 423.
Sears, Joseph, 1. 116.
Sears, Stephen, 1. 60.
Seaton, Andrew, 1. 380.
Sebring, Abraham, i. 288.
Sebrlng, Barnt and John, i. 449.
Sebring, Daniel, 1. 032.
Sebring, Isaac I., 1. 147; deposi-
tion of, 498; petition of, 613.
Sebring, Isaac J., 1, 147.
Sebring, Jacob, 1. 147, 294, 451.
Sebring, John, i. 671.
Sebring, Joseph, 1. 451.
Secor, Josias, i. 141.
Secore, Benjamin, 1. 9.
Secore, Frederick, goes on board
H. M. ship Phoenix, t 442, 448.
Secore, Isaac, 1. 84.
Secore, John, 1. 10; li. 353.
Secretary of State, to be secretary
of the council, 1. 653; John
Morln Scott, 11. 333.
Sedgwick, major John, li. 14, 179.
Sedore, John, 11. 345.
Seeber, Jacob, i. 124; captain, 11.
4, 20, 44.
Seeber, Jacob W., ii. 28.
Seeber, lieutenant John, li. 28, 44.
Seeber, William, 1. 149, 596.
Seeger, Adam, 1. 613, 516, 523.
Seeger, Gerrltt, 1. 509.
Seeger, Hans, i. 516.
Seeger, Johannes, 1. 509, 513, 523.
Seeley, Jacob, 1.35; ii. 114.
Seely, , enters the king's ser-
vice, 1. 356, 362.
Seely, captain Abner, ii. 140. _^
Seely Bezaleel. i. 12, 14. "^
Seely, Ebenezer, 1. 14, 17.
Seely, Eli, 1. 159, 619.
Seely, Isaac, a delegate to the
N. Y. provincial convention,
1.2.
Seely, Israel, 1. 14; elected dele-
gate to N. Y. Provincial Con-
gress, 43 ; one of a company of
light liorse in the county of
Orange, 309; certificate of, re-
garding the working of John
Carpenter's powder mill, 423;
member of the Orange count;
committee, 653.
Seely, Jesse, 1. 14.
Seely, John, 1. 13, 309.
Seely, Jonas, i. 13, 309.
Seely, Joseph, i. 618.
Seely, Josiah, i. 13, 85.
Seely, Nathaniel, i. 14, 619.
Seely, Samuel, i. 15, 309 ; ii. 78.
Seely, Silvenus, i. 619.
Seely, Thaddeus, 1. 13, 309.
Seely, William, 1. 10, 13, 309. (See
Siety.)
Seeman, Abraham, 1. 71.
Seeman, David, Jr., 1. 71.
Seeman, Jeremiah, Jr., 1. 71.
Seeman, Michael, i. 71. (See Sea-
man.)
Seemor, Abram, 11. 301.
Seers, corporal, ordered under
arrest, 1. 560.
Seeton, Renel, i. 68.
Seever, Jonathan, 1. 247.
Segendorp, Adam, 1. 174.
Seiger, John, 11. 348.
Seixas, Benjamin, 1. 153.
Selah, Gideon, i. 158.
Sell, James, 1. 46, 47, 48, 381.
Sell, Wessells, 1. asi.
Sellers, Michael, 11. 346.
Senate, plan for the election of,
1.652; chancellors and Judges to
sit in, 653.
INDEX.
465
Seneolr, Jacobus, \. 26.
Senegal, British sloop-of-war,
captures several prizes, ii. 119.
Senigh (Shenlgh), Jacobus, joins
a party of torles, 11. 114 ; sent to
Kingston, 123.
Sepers, Ebenezar, 1. 390.
Sephir, William, 1. 271.
Sergant, Jabez, ii. 142.
Sergeant, Timothy, 1. 469.
Sergeants, Daniel, i. 204.
Sergeants, Rufus, 1. 204.
Serjeant, John, 1. 230.
Sermon on politics, by Mr. Anan,
mentioned, i. 661.
Sernes. Timothy, 1. 84.
Serrin, Jonathan, 1. 216.
Serrlng, Daniel, 1. 158.
Sertin, James, ii. 345.
Servlne, Thomas, 1. 212.
Serwood, David, i, 385.
Sessions, John, bounty money
paid to, i. 483 ; mentioned, 594.
Seton, John, i. 68, 478.
Seton, Rufus, 1. 70.
Seton, Willard, i. 68.
Setterly, Nathaniel, 1. 150.
Seward, Joseph, i. 497.
Sexton, Israel, 1. 63.
Sexton, James, 1. 324.
Sexton, William, 1. 48.
Sexton, Zebulon, 1. 55.
Seydam, John, i. 42. (See Suy-
dam.)
Seymour, Henry, 11. 358.
Seymour, Jesse, 1. 618.
Seymour, John, 1. 69.
Seymour, Stephen, 1. 28.
Seymour, Thaddeus, 1. 618.
Shaff, Phillip, i. 84.
Shaaver, Jacob, ii. 192.
Shabaleer, Abner, 1. 70.
Shacler, , a tory, 1. 670.
Shadbolt, Embree, i. 461.
Shaddel, David, petition of, i. 256;
mentioned, 500.
Shadden, Henry, 1. 398.
Shaddock, captain, at White
Plains, i. 535, 536 ; his men plun-
der inhabitants of Westchester
county, 537.
Shafer, Jacob, 1. 71.
Shamburgh, Adam, 1. 288.
Shandaken, tories of, Ii. 72.
Shannan, George, i. 77.
Shannan, John, i. 40.
Shapher, Frederick, 1. 82.
Sharar, John, 1. 68.
Sharmen, Jacob F., 11. 192.
Sharp, George, i. 80, 142, 478.
Sharp, James, 1. 7, 96.
Sharp, Levi, ii. 340.
Sharp, Matthias, 1. 77.
Sharp, Peter, i. 171.
Sharp, Peter, Jr., ii. 192.
Sharp, Richard, letter of John
McKesson to, i. 154 ; mentioned,
255.
Sharpe, Jacob, i. 42.
Sharpless, Richard, 1. 425.
Shatford, William, i. 216.
Shattock, James, 1. 102.
Vol. II.— 59
Shatzal, Michal, 1. 81.
Shaur, Honefelt, 1. 75.
Shaus, Henry, i. 171.
Shavelaer, Peter, i. 70.
Shavelaer, Richard, 1. 70.
Shavelaer, Solomon, 1. 70.
Shavelier, Ellas, 1. 70.
Shaver, , 1. 4.
Shaver, David, 1. 72.
Shaver, Henry, ii. 348.
Shaver, Jacob, i. 75.
Shaver, Jeremiah, i. 25.
Shaw, , reports that treasurer
Lett has a captain's commis-
sion from the British, 1. 670.
Shaw, Aaron, i. 69.
Shaw, Amos, 1. 183.
Shaw, Charles, prays exemption
from military duty, 1. 459;
resides in Westchester, 460.
Shaw, Comfort, 1. 132, 164.
Shaw, Daniel, 1. 64, 121), 163, 396, 468 ;
applies for powder for the pri-
vateer Harlequin, 435; com-
mands the privateer Harlequin,
452 ; bond of, Ibid.
Shaw, Francis, recommended to
be ensign, ii. 8 ; ensign, 31, 44 ;
mentioned, 47.
Shaw, Harman, 1. 184.
Shaw, Henry, 1. 182.
Shaw, Jeremiah, i. 67.
Shaw, John, i. 18, 267.
Shaw, Joseph, 1. 24.
Shaw, lieutenant, taken prisoner,
11. 204.
Shaw, Moses, a tory, his horses
sold, 1. 602.
Shaw, Norman, taken prisoner,
1. 337.
Shaw, Samuel, i. 172, 247.
Shaw, William, ii. 347.
Shawangonk, delegates from, i.
21; comniittee of, 24, 189, 218;
election of militia officers In,
121 ; letter respecting lady John-
son to the committee of, 617;
tories examined before the com-
mittee of, ii. 113 ; census of, 363.
Shear, Henry, i. 73.
Shear, Henry B., i. 468.
Shear, Johannis, 1. 83.
Shear, Lewis, i. 73,
Shear, Peter, i. 72.
Shear, William, i. 73.
Shearer, Jos., exchanged, U. 364.
Shearman, Job, i. 72.
Shearman, John, i. 473.
Shearman, Michel, i. 82. (See
Sherman.)
Sheerer, James, 11. 341.
Sheffeli, Michel, i. 80.
Sheffield, Robert, 1. 150, 403.
Sheir, Martin, i. 290.
Shelden, Anthony, 1. 98.
Shelden, Jacob, i. 72.
Sheldon, Alomuel, 1. 13.
Sheldon, Benajah, 1. 175.
Sheldon, colonel, ii. 300.
Sheldon, capt. Isaac, commis-
sioner of sequestration, 11. 89,
177.
Sheldon, James, i. 80.
Sheldon, Joseph, 1. 439; a pris-
oner, 11. 62. 63.
Sheldon, Nathaniel, 1. 98; a pris-
oner, ii. 62, 63.
Sheldon, Richard, i. 17.
Sheldon, Samuel, 1. 175.
Sheldon, Thomas, 1. 152.
Shell, Elisha, ii. 340.
Shell, George, i. 437.
Shelley, Stephen, t. 239.
Shelter island, names of associ-
ators in, i. 62 ; census of, 378.
Shepard, David, 1. 85.
Shepardson, Stephen, 1. 230.
Shepherd, Colvill, i. 11.
Shepherd, Daniel, 1. 75, 140.
Shepherd, Israel, 1. 75.
Shepherd, John, i. 11.
Shepherd, Jonathan, i. 75.
Shepherd, Samuel, Jr., i. 75.
Shepherd, William, exchanged,
ii. 364.
Sheppard, captain, 11. 83, 85.
Sherard, Mr., ii. 167.
Sherbrook, Miles, petitions to be
allowed to go to New York, 1.
545 ; allowed, 591 ; a tory, 670.
Sherburne, Henry, i. 67, 68.
Sheriffs, how appointed, 1. 563.
Sheridan, Richard, i. 85.
Sherihan, John, i. 69.
Sherman, Anthony, 1. 413.
Sherman, Benjamin, i. 164.
Sherman, John, banished from
Albany, ii. 364.
Sherman, lieut.-colonel, ii. 153,
155, 157, 158.
Sherman, major, ii. 155.
Sheril, Samuel, Jr., i. 56.
Sherril, Abraham, i. 55.
Sherril, Henry, i. 400.
Sherril, Jacobus, i. 56, 400.
Sherril, Jeremiah, i. 55, 401.
Sherril, Recompense, i. 55, 401.
Sherrod, James, i. 57.
Sherwood, Abraham, ii. 346.
Sherwood, Adiel, i. 148; lieuten-
ant, ii. 5, 34, 44, 49, 52, 358.
Sherwood, Andrew, i. 17,
Sherwood, Asahel, 1. 75.
Sherwood, Daniel, i. 665.
Sherwood, David, i. 9.
Sherwood, Gershom, 1. 159, 632.
Sherwood, Isaac, i. 9, 224; lieuten-
ant, ii. 26, 34, 37, 39, 49, 52.
Sherwood, Moses, I. 288.
Sherwood, Parrock, i. 76.
Sherwood, Seth, i. 148.
Sherwood, William, i. 17.
Shever, Adam, 1. 72.
Shewfelt (Shufelt), Adam, 1. 72;
evidence of, ii. 197.
Shewfelt, Lawrence, 1. 72.
Shewfelt (Soefelt), Petrus, i. 72;
released from confinement, ii.
174. (See Shufelt.)
Shingles exported, i. 130.
Shipboy, Thomas, i. 646.
Ship bread exported, 1. 129, 130.
Shipman, John, i. 114.
Ships, fitted out.for protection of
466
INDEX.
the Hudson river, 1, 425 ; British
hum houses and kill cattle
in Orange county, 442 ; British,
attacked by American galleys,
442 ; British, ascend the North
river, 446 ; British, of war, an-
chored between Hart and City
Islands, 463; British, at New
York, 470.
Shlpten, 'William, 1. 259.
Shipwrights and artificers, report
on petition of, 1. 374 ; employed
at Poughkeepsle, petition of,
616.
Shirky, Thomas, 1. 37.
Shirley, James, i. 8.
Shirtliff, Lemuel, i. 70.
Shirtz, Johannis, 1. 173.
Shoals, John, 1. 185, 202, 235, 240,
341.
Shocon, torles stop at, ii. 113 ; in
the township of Marhletown,
115.
Shoe, Augustinus, 1. 30.
Shoe, Jerymias, 1. 30.
Shoemaker, Daniel, 11. 345.
Shoemaker, Frederick, 1. 125.
Shoemaker, Hanyoost, 1. 125
Shoemaker, Rudolph, i. 125. (See
Shuemaker.)
Sholl, John, 1. 124.
Shomaker, Jacob, i. 72.
Shonnerd, Frederick, i. 267.
Shook, Christian, 1. 71.
Shook, Cobes, i. 71.
Shook, George, i. 71.
Shook, Hendrlck, 1. 71.
Shop, Heni'y, i. 81,
Shopf, Peter, 1. 81.
Short, Adam, i. 32.
Short, Jost, 1. 10.
Short, Peter, 11. 72, 73.
Shourds, Thomas, 1. 437.
Showers, , a tory, information
against, 1. 527; lieutenant of
tories, 530.
Shrewsburry, N. J., infested by
tories, 1. 432.
Shuell, John, 11. 361.
Shuemaker, Lodwlok, 1. 10. (See
Shoemaker.)
Shufelt, Jury Adam, 1. 72. (See
STiewfeU.)
Shufllebam, Johanes, 1. 24.
Shuhan, Thomas, 11. 337.
Shuldam, ship, formerly the
Rhode Island packet, 1. 382.
Shnlts, Abraham, i. 250.
Shults, Christian, 1. 72.
Shults, John, 1. 72.
Bhults, Peter, i. 136.
Shuncraft, sergeant John, 11. 345.
Shurtur, Casparis, 1. 226.
Shut, Henry, 1. 315.
Shuts, Christopher, 1. 816.
Shutler, John, ii. 346.
Sibles, George, commands the
armed vessel gen. Gage, 1, 296.
Sibley, Richard, 1. 261.
Sicher, John, 1. 263.
Sickels, Henry, i. 815.
Bickels, Johannis, 1. 262, 464.
Sickels, Nicholas, i. 262.
Sickels, Robert, 1. 262.
Sickels, William, 1. 188, 262.
Slckler, George, 1. 468.
Sickles, Zacharlah, i. 37 ; charges
Sickles, , 1. 341 ; lieutenant of
Lasher's, character of, ii. 27.
(See Van Sickles.)
Sickner, Albertus, 1. 81.
Sickner, Jacob, 1. 81.
Sickner, John, 1. 71.
Sidman, Samuel, i. 9.
Sidman's bridge, col. Heathorn'B
militia ordered to, 11. 60.
Sigler, Nathaniel, 1. 217.
Silk, , 1. 37.
Silkworth, Thomas, 1. 28.
Slelie, Jacob, 1. 226.
Siely, John, 1. 124. (See Seely.)
Sill, Wessel, i. 47.
Sill, Uriah, i. 142, 164.
Sills, James (2d.), i. 57.
Silvernail, Nicolas, i. 69.
Silvester, John, 1. 315.
Silvester, Peter, elected to the N.
Y. Provincial Congress, 1. 65, 111,
191 ; signs the association, 86.
Sim, Joseph,, commissioner from
Maryland for the regulation of
prices, Ii. 56.
Sim, Peter, 1. 326; sent to Onon-
daga to manufacture salt, 584.
Simkins, Jeremiah, 11. 301, 354.
Simmerman, Henry, 1. 26.
Simmerman, Nicolas, 1. 26.
Simmons, Edward, i. 79.
Simmons, Eusley, 1. 69.
Simmons, John, i. 68, 69, 287, 292.
Simmons, Richard, 1. 83.
Simmons, Smith, 1. 68.
Simon, Andrus, i. 80.
Simon, Jacob, i. 124.
Simon, Moses, 1. 63, 394.
Simons, Mical, i. 68.
Simons, Peter i. 64, 394.
Simons, William, 11. 139, 149.
Slmonson, , British cannon
concealed in the barn of, 1. 362 ;
warrant to arrest, and to seize
the cannon in the house of,
363.
Slmonson, Charles, 1. 184.
Slmonson, John, 1. 186, 217, 274,
461.
Slmonson, Mauris, Jr., 1. 184.
Simple, Robert, i. 248.
Simpson, Alexander, 1. 66.
Simpson, Henry, i. 29.
Simpson, John, examination of,
418 ; master of the ship SavlUe,
parole of, 492 ; petition of, 495.
Simpson, Peter, 1. 25, 81!.
Simpson, Robert, ii. 142.
Slmson, Abel, 1, 73.
Sis, John, 1. 84.
Sltcher, John, 1. 138.
Skeels, Eiyah, 1. 500.
Skeen, Jeremiah, il. 348.
Skeene, major, govei'nor of
Crown point, 1. 1 ; colonel, his
personal property secured, 504.
Skeensborough, militia officers
of, 1. 148 ; election of deputies to
N. Y. Provincial Congress at,
305; part of Wynkoop's regi-
ment at, 435, 504; battoes and
vessels at, 518; rangers of, dis-
banded, ii. 72.
Skellinger, Stephen, i. 59. (See
Schellinger.)
Skepmus, William, 1. 81.
Skevaok, John, 1. 102.
Skidmore, Andrew, 1. 83.
Skidmore, John, 1. 181, 186.
Skidmore, John J., 1. 181.
Skidmore, Nathan, 1. 183, 461.
Skidmore, Peter, 1. 381.
Skidmore, Whitehead, 1. 181. (See
ShUmare.)
Skillenger, SUas, 1. 409. (See
Sehillinger.)
Skillman, John, 1. 294.
Skiner, Joseph, 1. 25.
Skinner, Abner, i. 25.
Skinner, Samuel S., 1. 260.
Skitmore, Daniel, 1. 187. (See
Skidmore.)
Skribner. (See Scribner.)
Skutt, Solomon, 1. 30, 31.
Slack, John, ii. 360.
Slack, William, 1. 468.
Sladt, John, 1. 141.
Slason, Abraham, i. 619.
Slason, Ebenezer, 1. 254.
Slason, Henry, i. 254.
Slason, Jesse, i. 619.
Slason, Stephen, 1. 619.
Slave (Slaves) of tories, refractory
conduct of, t 643 ; manumission
ofa tory 's, 650; Cornelius Clop-
per gives his daughter two, ii.
66.
Slaven, James, ii. 353.
Slavon, Bowers, 1. 70.
Slawsen, captain, arrests coun-
terfeiters, U. 91.
Slays, Fraderlok, i. 72.
Slayter, William, i. 291.
Sleght, Benjamin, 1. 31.
Sleght, Hendricus, 1. 32.
Sleght, Hendricus B., 1. 31.
Sleght, Hendricus J., 1. 32.
Sleght, Henry, i. 270.
Sleght, Jacobus, appointed en-
sign, ii. 6, 7; mentioned, 8, 50,
53.
Sleght, Johannes, associator, 1. 26,
32; chairman of the committee
of Kingston, 33, 337; chairman
of Ulster county committee, 189 ;
certifies to the election of cer-
tain officers, 276 ; issues a war-
rant for the arrest of Hendrlck
Staats, 620; commissioner of
forfeitures, 651; account of
moneys paid to, for prisoners
of war, 11. 129.
Sleght, Petrus, i. 32.
Sleght, Teunis, 1. 31; return of
service of order to disband
rangers by, 11. 72.
Sleighter, Dlrck, 1. 33.
Slick, Stephen, 11. 352.
INDEX.
467
Slingerlaudt, Abraham. 1. 171, 246,
ftJ7; captain, 506, 507; slgus a
petition In favor of Peter Van
Schaack, 647.
Sllngerland, Garrit, 1. 508, 522, 523.
Sllngerlandt, Tunis, 1. 517.
Slingerlandt, Teunls A., 1. 246, 646.
Slingerlandt, Teunls W., i. 246,
Slingerland, Waugliter, 1. 609, 522,
523.
Sliter, Godwin, 1. 74.
Sliter, Jonas, 11. 359.
Sliter, sergeant Nicholas, 11. 359.
Sloan, captain, 1. 286.
Sloan, John, committed to
prison, 1. 467.
Slocum, Abram, 1. 69.
Slosser, adjutant George, 11. 41.
Sloot, John, 1. 84.
Slote, Stephen, 1. 145.
Slott, , i. 603 ; 100 men stationed
at the farm of, 675.
Slott, John, 1. 9.
Slott, Lewis, 1. 18.
Slott, William, 1. 8.
Slouter, John, 1. 34 ; U. 353.
Slow, William, 1. 289.'
Slump, Martin, li. 359.
Slutt, captain, 11. 177.
Slutt, Peter, 11. 346.
Sluyter, Abraham, i. 36.
Sluyter, Abraham K., 1. 193.
Sluyter, Albartus, 1. 33.
Sluyter, Benjamin, 1. 36.
Sluyter, Oornelius, i. 35 ; evidence
of, 11. 205.
Sluyter, Dlrick, 1. 226.
Sluyter, Hans, 1. 227.
Sluyter, Jacob, 1. 36.
Sluyter, Johannis, 1. 35.
Sluyter, John, 1. 268.
Sluyter, Wilhelmus, 1. 35, 193.
Sluyter, Wouter, 1. 37 ; pilots to-
ries, 11. 113.
Sluyter, Zacharias, 1. 36, 193. (See
Sleighter; Sliter; Slyier.)
Sly, Conrod, arrested, 11. 75.
Sly, Samuel, i. 133.
Slyter, Nicholas, 1. 6.
Small, major, 1. 419, 673, 674.
Smalllng, Charles, 1. 183.
Smalling, William, I. 54.
Small-pox, Mr. Powell requests
leave to have his wife Inocu-
lated for the, 1. 156; report
against Inoculating for, 314;
names of soldiers sick of, 589 ;
report on inoculating for, 594.
Smawley, corporal Elisha, 11. 142.
Smawley, James, 11. 142.
Smead, Ava, ii. 141.
Smedes, Abraham, i. 25.
Smeades, Albert, i. 34.
Smedes, Jacob, 1. 21.
Smedes, John, 1. 31.
Smedes, Matthew, 1. 34.
Smedes, Petrus, 1. 31.
Smeed, Simon, i. 196.
Smile, William, 1. 74.
Smit, Jacob, 1. 26.
Smith, Aaron, i. 54, 398.
Smith, Abner, 1. 53, 399 ; li. 353. j.
Smith, Abraham, associator, of
Orange county, i. 10, 18, 25; in
captain Bell's company, 263
prisoner, 650; reports conspir-
acy of toriea, il. 68; petition of,
78 ; order for the arrest of, 89.
Smith, Adam, 1. 248.
Smith, Albert, 1. 9, 225.
Smith, Alexander, 1. 5, 151.
Smith, Amos, 1. 44, 51, 63, 85, 183, 216.
Smith, Ananias, 1. 46, 57; evi-
dence of, against Jonathan
Baker, 329 ; mentioned, 386.
Smith, Annlng, I. 18.
Smith, Arie, i. 7, 224.
Smith, Arther, 1. 18, 45, 63, 123 ; ii.
95, 113.
Smith, Austin, 1. 14, 145.
Smith, Benajah, i. 45, 63, 497; 11.
64, 138.
Smith, Benjamin, associator,
Orange co., 1. 11, 18 ; lieutenant,
123; a prisoner, petition of, 650;
il. 78, 138; arrested, 75, 76; ex-
amination of, 77.
Smith, Benjamin (Kings co.), 1.
183, 184, 187.
Smith, Benjamin (Queens co.), i.
216, 217.
Smith, Benjamin, one of the
conxmittee of Cortland manor,
li. 64.
Smith, Benjamin (Suffolk CO.), 1.
45, 46, 63, 331, 346, 379, 384 ; 11. 162.
Smith, Bostian, 1. 248.
Smith, Caleb, 1. 53, 65, 85, 398.
Smith, captain, of the Dutchess
county guards, Eeuben Hop-
kins appointed muster-master
in the company of, 1. 335; to be
detailed to arrest deserters, 478.
Smith, captain, in Maloom's
regiment, ii. 27.
Smith, captain. In col. Nichols'
regiment, recommended, il. 37.
Smith, Charles, 1. 381.
Smith, Christian, evidence of, ii.
206.
Smith, Cobus, i. 262.
Smith, Cornelius, 1. 8, 9, 262.
Smith, Cornelius, Jr., 1. 262.
Smith, Cornelius C, i. 262.
Smith, Cornell E., i. 183.
Smith, Daniel, associator. Orange
county, i. 9, 15.
Smith, Daniel (Suffolk co.), 1. 45,
51, 52, 53, 63, 134, 138. 380, 382, 399.
Smith, Daniel (Dutchess co.), 1. 73.
Smith, Daniel (Queens co.), i. 183,
209,216, 271; a prisoner, 373 ; pe-
titions for his release, 421.
Smith, Daniel, In col. Drake's
regiment, 1. 497, 500.
Smith, Daniel, matross in colonel
Lamb's regiment, ii. 340.
Smith, David, 1. 16, 17, IS, 48, 51, 54;
ii. 302.
Smith, Dayton, 1. 49, 60, 393.
Smith, Ebenezer, 1. 59, 496.
Smith, Edmund, 1. 44, 53, 134, 138,
383, 399.
Smith, Edward, 1. 8.
Smith, Elemuel, 1. 54, 399
Smith, Ellas, 1. 184.
Smith, Elifelat, 1. 384.
Smith, Elijah, 1. 45, 63, 66, 69, 75,
136, 183, 184, 216.
Smith, Elisha, i. 15.
Smith, Elly, i. 9.
Smith, Elnathan, i. 52.
Smith, Epenetus, i. 51, 53, 398.
Smith, Ephraim, i. 46, 57, 384.
Smith, Ezekiel, 1. 73.
Smith, Fadralk Going, i. 80.
Smith, Felten, i. 33.
Smith, Floyd, i. 54, 399.
Smith, Panrcis i. 16, 122, 145, 146,
610, 257.
Smith, Gabriel, i. 182.
Smith, Garrit, i. 9, 262.
Smith, George, i. 54, 66, 124, 248,
302; ii. 15; lieutenant, 32, 35, 164.
Smith, Gerardus, 1. 315.
Smith, Gersham, 1. 54, 399, 461.
Smith, Gideon, 1. 116, 650.
Smith, Gilbert, 1. 45, 63, 380, 399.
Smith, Hannah, i. 409.
Smith, Hazael, i. 19.
Smith, Hendrick, 1. 263.
Smith, Hendrick, Jr., a tory, ex-
amination of, il. 193; in the
Fleet prison, 194.
Smith, Henry, associator. Orange
county, i. 18.
Smith, Henry, of the Ulster co.
committee, i. 21, 131 ; associator,
34, 36; ensign, 161; lieutenant,
164; present at the election of
officers of a company, 227 ; men-
tioned, 248.
Smith, Henry, associator, Suffolk
county, 1. 50, 60 ; of Southamp-
ton, 410.
Smith, Henry, private in captain
Kasselman's company, U. 361.
Smith, Hezekiah, i. 52.
Smith, Hontue, i. 67.
Smith, Hugh, 1. 57, 133, 379.
Smith, Ichabod, 1. 50, 51.
Smith, Isaac (Orange co.), i. 12,
188, 262.
Smith, Isaac (Ulster co.), i. 34.
Smith, Isaac (Suffolk co.), i. 45, 46,
48, 52, 53, 54, 63, 384, 385, 408.
Smith, Isaac (Dutchess co.), i. 67,
75, 127.
Smith, Isaac )Queens co.), 1. 183,
184, 217.
Smith, Isaac, surgeon's mate, li.
41.
Smith, Isaiah, 1. 5, 48, 387.
Smith, Israel, associator, Orange
county, 1. 11, 18.
Smith, Israel (Suffolk CO.), 1. 51,
63, 384.
Smith, Israel (Queens co.), i. 184,
216.
Smith, Israel, clerk to committee
of Ulster county, 1. 189.
Smith, Israel, of N. Y. continen-
tals, 1. 303; ii. 6, 23; lieutenant,
in Livingston's regiment, 17,
31, 52; paymaster, 32; captain,
35, 50, 83, 85, 158, 164, 351,
468
INDEX.
Smith, Israel, member of the
committee of Cumberland co.,
11. 148; agent of the town of
Brattleborough, 150, 151.
Smith, Jacob (Suffolk co.), 1. 52, 54,
72, 333, 398.
Smith, Jacob (Dutchess co.), 1, 72.
Smith, Jacob, fireman of New
York, 1. 315.
Smith, James (Queens co.), 1. 183,
184, 215, 217.
Smith, James, pass to, 1. 615; or-
dered arrested, 638; prisoner, li.
350.
Smith, James (Orange co.), i. 8, 12,
15, 16, 17, 85, 138, 188, 248; elected
lieut.. 263.
Smith, James (Suffolk co.), 1. 48,
51, 52, 54, 53, 63, 333, 380, 405.
Smith, James (Dutchess co.), 1. 63,
71, 76, 439.
Smith, James, appointed chap-
lain, 1. 118.
Smith, Jefli-ey, 1. S3, 134, 278, 398.
Smith, Jeremiah, i. 11, 52, 85, 496.
Smith, Jesse, i. 62, 54, 76, 267; li.
353.
Smith, Jewel, enlists men for the
king's service, 1. 362.
Smith, Job, i. 52, 53, 54, 399.
Smith, Joel, i. 52.
Smith, Johannis, i. 33, 34, 81, 226,
558.
Smith, Johannis W., i. 37.
Smith, John (Orange CO.), 1. 7, 8,
9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 19, 224, 263.
Smith, John (Ulster co.), i. 28, 34,
35, 119.
Smith, John (Suffolk CO.), 1. 45, 46,
51, 57, 133; evidence of, against
tories, 239, 333; of Brookhaven,
384.
Smith, John (Dutchess co.),i. 69, 82.
Smith, ensign John, Tryon co.
regiment, i. 125.
Smith, John, petitions to be ap-
pointed commissary, i. 112.
Smith, John, lieutenant in Whit-
ing's regiment, Albany county,
1. 177.
Smith, John (Queens co.), i. 182,
184, 187, 271, 275.
Smith, John, 1. 248.
Smith, John, a. New York tory,
i. 260.
Smith, John, enlists in captain
Elkanah Day's company, 1. 458.
Smith, John, member of the com-
mittee of Westchester county,
I. 632.
Smith, captain John, 42d regi-
ment, sent prisoner to Kings-
ton, 1. 337.
Smith, John, a prisoner, petition
of, 1. 432.
Smith, John, of Lamb's regiment,
II. 339.
Smith, John, private In the 2d
N. Y. regiment, 11. 347.
Smith, John L., 1. 224.
Smith, John R., 1. 186, 215.
Smith, John Sp., 1. 182.
Smith, Jonas, i. 34, 226.
Smith, Jonathan, 1. 5, 63, 74, 186,
384, 454.
Smith, Jonathan R,, 1. 182.
Smith, Joseph, 1. 12, 14, 52, 75, 83, 85,
147, 183, 185, 399, 452, 497; li. 341.
Smith, Joshua, 1. 11, 54, 183, 215, 399.
Smith, Joshua H., reports an
ordinance for "the relief of In-
solvent debtors, 1. 481; men-
tioned, 655; living at the Clove,
674.
Smith, colonel Josiah, 1. 57, 244,
261, 262, 378 466; return of his
regiment, 312 ; chairman of the
committee of Brookhaven, 332;
lieutenant-colonel Birdsall pro-
poses to join, 473 ; his regiment
enlisted for the purpose of pre-
serving the stock on Long Is-
land, 478 ; cash paid for forward-
ing the regiment of, 483; his
regiment ordered to Brooklyn,
651.
Smith, Jost, Jr., i. 182.
Smith, Jotham, 1. 412.
Smith, Julius, orders not to re-
lease him from prison, i. 656.
Smith, Lambert, 1. 9, 188, 262.
Smith, Lawrence, petitions to be
allowed to return to his native
country, 1. 586.
Smith, Lemuel, i. 52, 54, 450, 496.
Smith, Leonard, i. 18, 19, 38, 67;
owner of the sloop Sally, 678;
petitions to be paid for loss of
his sloop, 680.
Smith, lieutenant-colonel, serves
on court-martial, 11. 153, 155, 157,
158.
Smith, Ludlum, i. 185, 215.
Smith, Luff, i. 18.
Smith, major, evidence of, 11. 155 ;
referred to, 158.
Smith, Margaret, i. 399.
Smith, Mary, 1. 414.
Smith, Mathew, 1. 87, 378.
Smith, Maurice, 1. 73.
Smith, Melancthon, elected to N.
Y. Provincial Congress, 1. 67, 86;
mentioned, 106, 195, 248; a force
recommended to be raised un-
der the command of, 487 ; com-
missioner for detecting con-
spiracles, 667 ; sheriff of Dutch-
ess county, 11. 171.
Smith, Merrit, 1. 399.
Smith, Micah, 1. 54, 399.
Smith, Michael, 1. 68.
Smith, Mr., i. 449.
Smith, Moses, 1. 11.
Smith, Mowbray, i. 55, 405.
Smith, Nanus, 1. 182.
Smith, Nnp, 1. 16.
Smith, Nathan, lieutenant of the
regiment of Qreen Mountain
Boys, 1. 114.
Smith, Nathan, one of the New
Windsor committee, 1. 133.
Smith, Nathaniel (Suffolk co.), 1.
45,46, 51,52,53, 54, 65, 67,63, 383,
885, 398, 405.
Smith, Nathaniel (Dutchess co.),
1. 73; lieutenant, 142.
Smith, Nathaniel, private In cap-
tain Daniel Mills' company, 1.
115.
Smith, Nathaniel (Queens co.), 1.
181, 183, 187, 209.
Smith, Nathaniel, a prisoner, 1.
873 ; petitions to be discharged,
421.
Smith, Nehemiah, 1. 28, 271.
Smith, Nicholas, 1. 67, 181, 187.
Smith, Noah, 1. 181, 271, 466.
Smith, Obadiah, 1. 14, 63, 54, 85,
145, 183, 187, 215, 398, 399, 466,
655.
Smith, Oliver, 1. 12, 181.
Smith, Othniel, 1. 271, 272.
Smith, Peter, 1. 9, 33, 34, 54, 67, ISI,
226,227.
Smith, Philetus, 1. 53, 134, 139, 277,
278,398.
Smith, Philip, 1. 44, 51, 63, 67, 174.
Smith, Piatt, i. 55, 76, 148, 181, 271,
405.
Smith, Pollicarpns, i. 177.
Smith, Richard, of Suffolk co., I.
54, 138, 399.
Smith, Richard, of Queens co., i.
182, 184, 187, 209, 215, 217, 461; en-
lists in captain Riker's com-
pany, 275.
Smith, Richard, of Long Island,
prisoner in New York, i. 373,
421; enlists in 2d N. Y. regi-
ment, ii. 346.
Smith, Richard, matross in
Lamb's artillery, li. 338.
Smith, Robert, 1. 275.
Smith, sergeant Robert, II. 358.
Smith, Ruth, i. 408.
Smith, Samuel, of Orange co., 1.
14, 15, 18, 85.
Smith, Samuel, of Suffolk co., i.
51, 54; lieutenant, authorized
to enlist men in 2d continent-
als, 111; of Smithtown, 278;
dropped from army list, il. 43.
Smith, Samuel, of Dutchess co.,
1. 67, 78, 82; at Poughkeepsie, li.
361.
Smith, Samuel, of Queens co., i.
181, 182, 184, 185, 215, 346.
Smith, Samuel, as.sociator of Ful-
1am, 1. 204.
Smith, Samuel, aflidavit of, ii. 74 ;
accompanies major Wisner on
a scout, 77 ; conducts prisoners
to Kingston, 78.
Smith, Samuel, returned as a
deserter fl-om the 5tli N. Y. con-
tinentals, 11. 354.
Smith, Samuel Haines, 1. 5.
Smith, Saul, 1. 16, 17.
Smith, Selah, i. 47, 63, 382.
Smith, Seth, 1. 73, 198; 11. 150.
Smith, Shubal, 1. 51.
Smith, Silas. 1. 45, 61, 63, 405.
Smith, Slloh, 1. 215.
Smith, Silvester, 1. 1»7, 465.
Smith, Simeon, 1. 187.
Smith, Smith, 1. 65.
INDEX.
469
Smith, Solomon, 1. 5, 11, 53, 398;
resolution to indemnify, 578.
Smith, Stephen, 1. 9, 54, 85, 186, 225,
397, 398.
Smith, Thadeus, 1. 18.
Smith, Thomas (Orange co.), 1. 10,
15, 16, 18, 145.
Smith, Thomas (SuflTolk co.), i. 44,
51, 53, 55, 381.
Smith, Thos. (Dutchess co.), i. 76.
Smith, Thomas (New York),
deputy to the N. Y. Provincial
Congress, 1. 86. 180.
Smith, Thomas (Queens CO.), 1.
183, 185, 217; a tory prisoner, 235;
petitions to be released, 240;
suspected, 341, 346.
Smith, captain Thomas, 1. 533.
Smith, Thomas (Salem), Joins the
ministerial army, 1. 546.
Smith, Thomas, private in Harri-
son's regiment, ii. 360.
Smith, Thunis, i. 262.
Smith, Timothy, 1. 11, 13; ensign,
resigns his commission, ii. 8;
served in the 2d N. Y. battal-
ion, 34.
Smith, Timothy (Suffolk co.), i.
45, 50, 63, 405.
Smith, sergeant Timothy, 11. 12;
recommended, 39.
Smith, Uriah, i. 48, 380.
Smith, Wait, i. 12, 181; 11. 338.
Smith, Walter, 1. 7, 181, 187.
Smith, Waters, 1. 180, 346.
Smith, Wilhelmus, signs the as-
sociation, i. 81; lieut. of Rhine-
beck militia, 132, 257.
Smith, William (Orange CO.), i. 8.
Smith, William (Ulster co.), 1. 24.
Smith, William, of Brookhaven,
chairman of Suffolk co. com-
mittee, 1. 43, 44, 133, 134, 387, 399 ;
signs the association, 57, 63; of
St. George's manor, 378, 379; re-
ports a contract with Mr. Noble
to furnish flre-arms, 441 ; mem-
ber of a committee for forming
a constitution, 552.
Smith, colonel William, of Hun-
tington, refuses to sign the
association, i. 53.
Smith, William of Smithtown,
refuses to sign the association,
i. 54; return of his family, 399 ;
junior, ibid.
Smith, William, jun., of Islip,
signs the association, i. 54.
Smith, William, of Islip, signs
the association, i. 55; number
of his family, 405.
Smith, William (Dutchess oo.), 1.
67, 72.
Smith, William (Queens co.), 1.
182, 184, 187, 215.
Smith, William (New York), i.
267; complains of captain
Johnson, 327.
Smith, William (the historian),
on the suspected list, i. 340; or-
dered to appear before the com-
mittee on conspiracies, 369.
Smith, William, private In capt.
Swartwout's company, 1. 271 ; a
deserter, 468; committed by
gen. Clinton, ii. 350.
Smith, William, in capt. Kassel-
man's company, 11. 361.
Smith, William, engineer, des-
troys the trees on the farm of
Dlrok Lefferts, 1. 294; services
of, 303 ; col. Livingston requests
that he be appointed to his regi-
ment, 11. 23, 47.
Smith, William J., appointed
captain, ii. 5; in col. Dubois's
regiment, 7.
Smith, Wright, 1. 85.
Smith, Zadock, 1. 52.
Smith, Zebulon, 1. 51, 183, 215, 497.
Smith, Zepheniah, 1. 45, 63.
Smithtown, names of associators
in, 1. 53; non-signers, 54; names
of committee of, 134; militia
officers of, 138 ; names of heads
of families in, 398, 399.
SmKer, Jacob D. W., ii. 186.
Smock, Tise, 1. 275.
Smyth, Dr. George, elected to
N. Y. Provincial Congress, i. 66.
Smyth, Patt, 1. 66.
Smyth, Rock, 1. 216.
Snarling, John, i. 31.
Bnedicker, Barent, 1. 182, 217.
Snedicker, Christian, 1. 184, 216.
Snedleker, Gilbert, i. 217.
Snedicker, Isaac, i. 215.
Snedicker, Johannes, 1. 8, 182, 217.
Snedicker, John, i. 51, 84, 185, 217,
468.
Snedeker, Richard, i. 77.
Snediker, Thedorus, 1. 7.
Snediker, Teunis, 1, 7.
Sneden, Abraham, i. 16.
Snedker, Garit, i. 8.
Sneeden, Jesper, i. 263.
Sneeden, John, 1. 257, 263.
Sneeden, Robert, i. 263.
Sneeden, Samuel, 1. 263.
Sneeden, Stephen, 1. 158, 257, 632.
Sneeding, Denues, I. 6.
Sneeding, Jesse, i. 6.
Sneeding, Robert, i. 6.
Sneeding, Samuel, 1. 6.
Sneeding, William, i. 6.
Snell, John, i. 289.
Snethins' ferry, i. 477.
Sneyder, Teunis, 11. 194.
Snider, Adam, 1. 67.
Snider, Johannes, associator.
Orange CO., 1. 18.
Snider, John,assoclat'r, Dutchess
CO., i. 73.
Snider, John Jost, 1. 83.
Sniffen, Andrew, 1. 222, 632.
Sniffen, William, 1. 471.
Sniffln, Amos, 11. 353.
Sniter, Samuel, 1. 70.
Snow, lieutenant Ephralm, 11. 34 ;
ensign, 44, 53.
Snuck, Tunis, 11. 191.
Snyder, Abraham, 1. 8, 29, 121.
Snyder, Benjamin, 1. 30, 83.
Snyder, Christopher, 1. 35, 257.
Snyder, Hermans, 1. 9.
Snyder, Hendrick, 1. 8, 32.
Snyder, Isaack, 1. 30.
Snyder, Jacob, 1. 34, 176; 11. 848.
Snyder, Jeremiah,!. 30, 178; Ii. TZ.
Snyder, Johannes, aesoclator,
Suffolk CO., 1. 57.
Snyder, captain Johannls, dele-
gate to the N. Y. Provincial
Congress from Ulster co., 1. 21,
23; associator, 32; major, 177;
lieut.-colonel, 178, 219; colonel,
294 ; commissioned to take com-
mand of the troops sent to re-
inforce Forts Montgomery and
Constitution, 474; ordered to
march to Fort Montgomery, 11.
60; his regiment ordered to bo
completed, 111 ; examination
of, 170.
Snyder, lieutenant, Johannes, In
the Albany co., regiment, i. 174,
176.
Snyder, Johannls M., 1. 32. |
Snyder, Lodewyok, 1. 172, 247.
Snyder, Martha, 1. 30.
Snyder, Martynus, Jr., 1. 32.
Snyder, Peter, 1. 7, 31.
Snyder, Phillip, 1. 67.
Snyder, Simon, 1. 500.
Snyder, Tunis, examination of,
ii. 194; in the Fleet prison,
ibid.
Snyder, William, 1. 8, 174 ; ii. 73.
Snyder, Zachariah, a tory, ii, 72,
73. (See Srieyder; iSnid^.)
Soaper, Samuel, 1. 54.
Soaper, Timothy, i. 67.
Sol, Ebenezer, i. 74.
Sol, Nathaniel, i. 74.
Somaudyke, John, i. 287, 289, 315.
Somer, WlUIam, exchanged, 11.
364.
Sonard, Joseph, 1. 385.
Songs, tory, a woman hired to
sing, 1. 358.
Soper, David, i. 56.
Soper, Ebenezer, i. 64.
Soper, Elemuel, i. 398.
Soper, Gilbert, 1. 496.
Soper, Jesse, 1. 497.
Soper, John, 1. 53.
Soper, Jonah, i. 398.
Soper, Josiah, i. 51.
Soper, William, 1. 52.
Sornburgh, Fradrick, 1. 70.
Sornburgh, George, 1. 70.
Soule, Benjamin, 1. 74.
Soule, Daniel, i. 67.
Souly, Lodewyck, 1. 26.
Southampton, names of associ-
ators In, 1. 59 ; mentioned, 113 ;
officers of minute men of, 243;
names of heads of fiimilles in,
406, 417; powder taken from the
house of Maltby Gelstou at, 645.
Southard, Abel, 1. 216.
Southard, Annanias, 1. 182.
Southard, Caleb, 1. 210.
Southard, Daniel, 1. 83.
Southard, Gilbert, i. 38.
Southard, James, 1. 184, 216
470
INDEX.
Southard, John, 1. 186, 215.
Southard, Richard, i. 83, 184 ; com-
plains that the timber on his
land has been uselessly cut
down, 438.
Southard, Silvanus, 1. 183.
Southard, Solomon, 1. 216.
Southard, Thomas, 1. 83, 184, 216.
Southard, Zebulon, 1. 141, 250.
South Carolina, trade of, to be re-
stricted, i. 1.
Southeast, militia oflacers of, 1.
132, 152.
Southerlaud, Alexander, 1. 17.
Southerland, Andrew, i. 17.
Southerland, David, 1. 17, 136, 140,
164.
Southerland, Hugh, I. 248.
Southerland, James, 1. 17.
Southerland, John, 1. 17.
Southerland, Roger, i. 136.
Southerland, Smith, 1. 136, 142,
164.
Southold, names of associators
In, 1. 62; election of militia offi-
cers in, 133 ; names of heads of
families In, 387-397; expenses
incurred by the committee of,
for mounting cannon, 464.
outhward, Benjamin, i. 68
Southworth, Samuel, 1. 70.
Sovereign, transport, gov. Martin
on board of, i. 457. •
Soword, Joseph, i. 46, 48, 57.
Spafford, Eliphelet, i. 99.
Spalden, Michael, i. 291.
Spaldwin, lieutenant, ii. 149.
Sparding, John, petition of, 1. 91.
Sparling, George, i. 31, 80.
Spanlding EInathan, i. 75.
Spaulding, Lemuel, i. 204.
Spaulding Leonard, i, 155; lieu-
tenant, ii. 140.
Speer, Isaac, 11. 191.
Spencer, Benjamin, 1. 73.
Spencer, colonel, 11. 360.
Spencer, Hedley, i. 10.
Spencer, Ishamar, 1. 173.
Spencer, Israel, 1. 105, 584; lieu-
tenant, ii. 36, 40, 4S.
Spencer, Jabez, i. 72.
Spencer, major-general, orders
to, i. SGO; time of the militia
under, about to expire, 561 ; re-
quested to retain his militia In
service, 562 ; does not think the
inhabitants of Westchester co.
worth defending, 563.
Spencer, Philip, 1. 79.
Spencer, Simeon, 1. 95.
Spencer, Taylor, i. 98.
Spencer, Thomas, 1. 72; Ji. 105.
Spencer, Timothy, 1. 98, 198.
Spencer, ■William, 1. 73.
Spery, Silas, 1. 19.
Splcer, Abigail, 1. 290.
Spicer, Benjamin, 1. 50, 414.
Splcer, Ezekll, i. 66.
Spicer, Jacob, 1. 75.
Spicer, Nathan, 1. 78.
Spinning wheels, great demand
for, 1. 559.
Spock, JameSj i. 473.
Spooner, Dr. Paul, 1. 86, 196;
elected to the N. Y. Provincial
Congress, 98, 197; letter of the
Inhabitants of Fulham to, 204 ;
mentioned, ii. 144.
Spooner, Ralph, exchanged, Ii.
364.
Spoor, Isaac, American troops
attacked from the house of, 1.
581.
Spoor, John, U. 47 ; ensign, 49, 53,
350.
Sprage, Seth, 1. 73.
Sprage, Thomas, i. 85.
Spragg, Edward, i. 182, 215.
Spragg, Elijah, 1. 183, 216.
Spragg, John, i. 186, 216.
Spragg, William, i. 182, 216.
Sprague, Andrew, 1. 18.
Sprague, Ignatius, 11. 142.
Sprague, Samuel, i. 18.
Spraig, Seth, ii. 353.
Spriggs, Lazarus, Ii. 345.
Springer, Isaac, i. 618.
Springfield (Otsego co.), associa-
tors in, i. 98 ; petition from, 375 ;
sulphur apparent at, ii. 105.
Springsteed, Christopher, i. 5, 12.
Springsteed, John, i. 12.
Springsteel, Abraham, 1. 9.
Springsteel, John, 1. 8, 10.
Springsteel, Richard, 1. 8.
Springsteen, Abraham, i. 12.
Springsteen, Carper, 1. 185, 217.
Sprout, lieutenant - colonel, 11.
153, 157, 158.
Spy, a, sent to the Hellebergh, 1.
505.
Squam beaeh, sloop Polly and
Nancy cast away on, 1. 220, 223.
Squair, Ellis, i. 408.
Squier, John, i. 51, 134.
Squier, Jonothan, 1. 56, 402.
Squire, Abraham, 1. 50, 412.
Squire, Gideon, 1. 222, 474; lieu-
tenant, rangers of, disbanded,
11. 72.
Squire, Stephen, i. 414.
Staats, Parent, i. 170, 171, 245, 646.
Staats, Barent I., 1. 647.
Staats, Gerret, 1. 646; lieutenant,
11. 35, 49, 53.
Staats, Henry (Hendrick), 1. 31,
170 ; warrant to arrest, 620.
Staats, Isaac, 1. 646.
Staats, Joachym, 1. 55, 646.
Staats, John, 1. 646; affidavit of,
il. 136.
Staats, Nicholas, 1. 171, 246, 646.
Staats, Peter, 1. 80.
Staats, Philip, 1. 80, 171, 246, 640.
Stack, James, ii. 840.
Stade, German troops embark for
America at, 1. 472.
Stader, Christian, 11. 848.
Staffi)rd, Rowland, 1. 73.
Stag, Abraham, Jr., i. 7.
Stage, Daniel, 1. 16.
Stagg, Cornelius, 11. 337.
Stagg, James, 1. 9.
Stagg, John, 1. 9, 80, 161, 233.
Staggs, John, 11. 357.
Stale, Dleterlck, 1. 125.
Staley, Rudolph, 1. 149.
Stalker, Comfort, 1. 68.
Stalker, Joseph, 1. 68.
Stalker, Levi, i. 68.
Stall, Garlogh, 11. 358.
Stambrough, Daniel, 1. 413.
Stambrough, Davis, i. SO.
Stambrough, Eleazer, 1. 412.
Stambrough, Jo&iah, 1. 58, 413, 415.
Stambrough, Lewis, 1. 58, 412 ; il.
195.
Stambrough, Stephen, 1. 50, 413.
Stambrough, Thomas, i. 58, 412.
Stanberry, Elijah, il. 353.
Stanbrough, Elisha, i. 58.
Stanbrough, Ezra, 1. 58.
Standly, Daniel, i. 16.
Stands, Caspar, 11. 24.
Standt, Casper, employed In re-
fining sulphur, ii. 99; money
advanced to, 100; plan of, for
mianufacturing sulphur, 106.
Stanley, John, 11. 360.
Stanley, Thomas, cadet, ii. 360.
Stanton, Barnabas, i. 49.
Stanton, Benjamin, 1. 26.
Stanton, George, 1. 29, 316.
Stanton, Henry, 1. 2S7, 289.
Stanton, Jacob, i. 25.
Stanton, Nathaniel, 1. 485.
Stanton, Rufus, i. 25.
Stanton, William, i. 28.
Staples, John, i. 289 ; ii. 360.
Staring, Nicholas, 1. 125.
State Guards, a company of, au-
thorized to be raised in Ulster
county, ii. 118.'
Staten Island, plot against the
public liberties discovered in,
I. 101 ; militia officers of, 274 ;
riflemen stationed at, 344 ; gen-
eral Howe in camp at, 432; the
British fleet ofi; 451 ; number of
British recruits at, ii. 93.
State rights, instance of an early
assertion of, i. 228.
States, Peter, ii. 338.
Staves, exported to West Indies
from New York, i. 128.
Stead, Benjamin, i. 29.
Stearnes, Mr., member of the
committee of Brattleborough,
11. 150.
Stecklin, John, 1. 316.
Stede, captain, 1. 453.
Steedford, Hannah, 1. 289.
Steel, James, ii. 202.
Steel, John, 11. 353.
Steel, John Yost, 1. 80.
Steel, Matthew, I. 6.
Steel, Robert, i. 373.
Steel, lieutenant Stephen, 1. 107 ;
ii. 40.
Steenbei-gh, Greldns, 1. SO.
Steenburgh, Benjamin, Jr., 1. 71.
Steeuburgh, Fleming, 1. 78. (See
Van iSticnburgh.)
Steers, John, U. 360.
Sleeves, William, 1. 82.
Stegh, John, 1. 315.
INDEX.
471
Stelnrod, captain Cornelius, au-
tliorlzed to recruit, i. 302; his
company recruited from West-
cliester co., li. 11; mentioned,
16, 30; petitions to be repaid
money advanced to hia men, 11.
82.
Stellenwert, Jab, 1. 294.
Stephans, David, 1. 11.
Stephen, Thomas, i. 410 ; petitions
for relief, 620.
Stephens, Andrew, 1. 70.
Stephens, Anthony, 11. 330.
St-ephens, Edward, i. 60.
Stephens, Eliphet, 1. 25.
Stephens, Elkanah, 1. 70.
Stephens, Francis, a New Jersey
tory, 1. 371.
Stephens, Hendriek, 1. 8.
Stephens, James, 1. 68, 485.
Stephens, John, 11. 42.
Stephense, Peter, 1. 10.
Stephens, Richard, U. 301, 353.
Stephens, Thomas, 1. 60.
Stephens, ■William, i. 9, 120, 408.
(See Stevens.)
Stephenson, Abraham, 1. 9.
Stephenson, Albard, 1. 8.
Stephenson (Stevlngson), Hugh,
speculates in gunpowder, 1. 330 ;
charges against, 351; Nicholas
Counery sells powder to, 364.
Stephenson, John, confined to
the limits of the town of Boston,
i. 646.
Stephenson, John B., surgeon's
mate, ii. 30.
Stephenson, Luke, i.7.
Stephenson, Rulef, i, 7.
Stephenson, Stephen, i. 7, 9, 18.
(See Stevenson.)
Stering, Adam, 11. 356.
Sterling, lord, letter to N. "Wood-
hull from, i. 198 ; answer to, 199 ;
ordered to seize a British trans-
port off Sandy Hook, 220;
measures adopted by, 221; men-
tioned, 300; president of a
court-martial, orders deserters
to be hanged, 519 ; Marmaduke
Foster stopped by the guards
of, 535; Henry G. Livingston
brigade major to, 11. 13, 15.
Sterne, John, i. 458.
Stevens, Adam, 1. 79.
Stevens, Daniel, 1. 485.
Stevens, David, 1. 13, 439.
Stevens, Ellas, 1. 469.
Stevens, Hendricks, 11. 346.
Stevens, John, i. 36, 135, 185, 646.
Stevens, Jonathan, 1. 13.
Stevens, Joseph, 1. 18.
Stevens, Josiah, 1. 485.
Stevens, Justis, 1. 13.
Stevens, Matthew, I. 75.
Stevens, Nicholas, 1. 18; banished
from Albany, li. 364.
Stevens, Nicholas, refuses to take
the oath of allegiance, li, 333;
banished, 364.
Stevens, Otho, 1. 469.
Stevens, Peter, 1. 16.
Stevens, Simeon, 1. 98, 469; 1st
lieutenant, 11. 141. (See Ste-
phens.)
Stevenson, Frederick P., 1. 122.
Stevenson, John, banished from
Albany, 11. 364.
Stevenson, Nathaniel, 1. 72. (See
Stephenson.)
Steves, Philip, ii. 345.
Stevingaon. (See Stephenson.)
Steward, John, 1. 53.
Steward, Thomas, 1. 275.
Stewart, Alexander, 1. 270; peti-
tion of, 433, 538; report on, 539;
prisoner of war, 11. 129, 130.
Stewart, Archibald, 1. 68.
Stewart, Charles, ii. 380.
Stewart, James, 1. 8, 11, 69, 270.
Stewart (Steuart), captain James,
number of arms fit for the use
of his men, 1. 353 ; his company
to be sent to the North, 462;
cash paid to, 483 ; In Maloom's
regt., petitions for a settlement
of his accounts, 639; in Du-
bois's regt., applies for pay for
one of his men who has been
taken prisoner, 631 ; mentioned,
li. 5, 7, 8, 27, 50, 51, 120, 126, 351,
353.
Stewart, James A., bond of, 1. 837.
Stewart, Luther, i. 13.
Stewart, Messrs. James and
Alexander, return of stores in
possession of, i. 270.
Stewart, Silas, i. 10.
Stewart, Templeton J., i. 118.
Stewart, "Walter, ald-de-camp to
gen. Gates, i. 657.
Stewart, "William, 1. 10, 41, 68, 69,
127, 140, 193, 478. (See Slvart.)
Steymets, Christopher, i. 288.
Steymets, Jacob, 1. 290.
Stickel, Andrus, 1. 67.
Stickel, John, 1. 67.
Stickle, Frederick, 1. 74, 75.
Stickle, Nicholas, 1. 82.
Stickler, "Welter, Jr., 1. 82.
Stickney, James, i. 18, 162.
Stighkook, number of tories at,
1. 516.
Stile, Peter, 1. 71.
Stiles, John, 1. 129, 153.
Stiles, Moses, 11. 359.
Stiles, "William, 1. 216.
Still, Benjamin, 1. 11.
Still, James, i. 27.
Still, John, 1. 186.
Still, Thomas, i. 437.
Still, WlUlara, 1. 46, 48, 57, 380.
Stillwater, quantity of flour at,
1. 514.
Stillwell, James, ii. 346.
Stillwell, Nicholas, 1. 274.
Stillwell, Thomas, U. 345.
Stilwell, Cornelius, 1. 35.
Stllwell, Richard, elected to the
N. Y. Provincial Congress, 1.
42,90.
Stilwill, James, 1. 34.
Stilwill, John, 1. 18.
StilwlU, WiUiam, Jr., 1. 19.
Stimusson, Chrlstoffll, 1, 461.
Stin, John, 1. 187.
Stlne, "William, 1. 187, 271.
Stinivson, Anthony, 1. 66.
Stiphany, doctor, 11. 99 ; proposes
to refine sulphur, 110.
Stirling, lord. (See Sterling.)
Stirling ironworks, petition of
proprietors of, 1. 446, 460; pro-
prietors of, request that their
men be exempted from militaiy
duty, 11. 69 ; list of men neces-
sary to carry on the works, 70.
Stitts, "William, 1. 183.
Slivers, Benjamin, 1. 184.
Stock, George, 11. 356.
Stock"brldge, John, ii. 142.
Stookbridge, committee of; man-
umits a slave, i. 850.
Stocker, Henry, 1. 181, 258, 472.
Stocker, John, 1. 186.
Stockford, Thomas, 1. 185.
Stockholm, Andrew, i. 152; major
223; lieutenant-colonel, li.12,27,
46, 47.
Stockholm & Dickson, Messrs., 1.
452.
Stockwell, Levi, 1. 148 ; lieutenant,
li. 35, 44, 49, 52.
Stoddard, Joseph, i. 11.
Stokes, Abraham B., 1. 283.
Stokes, John, i. 35 ; Joins a party
of tories, ii. 114 ; petitions to bo
released from prison, 196.
Stokes, Richard, 1. 35.
Stolker, Stephen, 1. 83.
Stombout, Oliver, i. 262.
Stone, , letter to, on the sub-
ject of cutting flints, li. 97;
mentioned, 104, 105.
Stone, John, ii. 359.
Stone, Nathaniel, i. 466; chair-
man of the committee of "Wind-
sor, 11. 147.
Stone, Samuel, ii. 141.
Stone Arabia, expected to be at-
tacked, 1. 596.
Stool, Andries, i. 172, 247.
Stoors, John, 1. 393.
Stoothoff, Abraham, i. 473, 485.
Stephen, , a New York
butcher, arrested, 1. 477.
Stoppelbeen, , 1. 516.
Storer, James, i. 50, 415.
Storer, Nehemiah, i. 50.
Storm, Abraham, i. 138, 228, 632.
Storm, David, 1. 73.
Storm, Gorus, 1. 78.
Storm, James, 1. 175.
Storm, Johannis, 1. 83.
Storm, Nicholas, 1. 84, 141.
Storm, Peter, 1. 72, 78, 84, 141.
Storm, Thomas, 1. 140 ; member
of the Dutchess county com-
mittee, 458; mentioned, COl;
part owner of the sloop Mid-
dlesex, 618, 620.
Storrs, John, 1. 49, 60.
Stothofl; Albert, 1. 294. (See Stoot-
hoff.)
Stought, James, 1. 15.
472
INDEX.
Stout, Benjamin, 1. 259, 340.
Stout, John, 1. 267, 315.
Stoutenburgh, Isaac, 1. 233, 242;
elected to N. Y. Provincial Con-
gress, 245; lieutenant-colonel,
317 ; 11. 27.
Stoutenburgh, Jacobus, 1. 315.
Stoutenburgh, Peter, i. 129, 136,
153, 163, 478.
Stoutenbergh, Tobias, 1. 140.
Stover, George, i. 71.
Stover, Valentine, i. 83.
Stowel, David, i. 230.
Straat, Jacob, 1. 2G2.
Straat, John, i. 262.
Strachan, 'William, private In
Lasher's regiment, i. 500.
Strahan, James, i. 248.
Strahan, lieutenant 'William, in
Lamb's artillery, 11. 340.
Strain, Moses, i. 15.
Strang, D., harbors tories, 11. 166.
Strang, Gabriel, i. 269, 485.
Strang, Gilbert, recommended
for a commission, ii. 419 ; men-
tioned, 35, 48; ensign, 49, 53, 164.
Strang, Joseph, 1. 158, 169.
Strant, Anthony, i. 71.
Strater, Nicholas, ii. 361.
Stratten, Daniel, i. 58.
Stratton, Benjamin, 1. 55, 403.
Stratton Eliphalet. i. 52.
Stratton, Jeremiah, 1. 58, 413.
Stratton, John, i. 18, 53, 55, 56, 398,
402, 404.
Stratton, Jonathan, i. 52.
Stratton, Matthew, 1. 56, 40/1.
Stratton, Samuel, i. 18, 52, 55.
Stratton, Stephen, 1. 52,.55, 403.
Strawt, Derick, i. 9.
Streble, Ulriclc, examination of,
ii. 193 ; in the Fleet prison, 194.
Street, Hetty, i. 664.
Street, Mrs., i. 583.
Street, Samiuel, 11. 345.
Strickland, Ely, i. 24.
Strickland, Jonathan, i. 25.
Striker, James, i. 82.
Stringer, Samuel, i. 65; commis-
sioner of conspiracies, 11. 364.
Btringham, Jacob, i. 185, 215.
Stringham, Samuel, 1. 82, 184, 216.
Stringham, William, 1. 7.
Strodley, James, 1. 471.
Strong, Benajah, i. 54, 277, 405.
Stronge, George, 1. 55, 402.
Strong, Gilbert, i. 84.
Strong, John, of Suffolk county,
i. 55, 403.
Strong, capt. John, of Hoising-
ton's rangers, ii. 141 ; muster-
roll of his company, 142; affida-
vit of, 144.
Strong, Martha, 1. 380.
Strong, Mr., 1. 426.
Strong, Nathan, i. 14, 145, 147, 241,
366; lieutenant, 11. 12, 26,38,51;
captain, 35, 50, 164.
Strong, Samuel, 1. 15, 145.
Strong, Selah, chosen delegate to
Provincial Congress, 1. 44. 45, 46,
187; mentioned, 53, 86, 106, 187,
272, 312, 381 ; evidence of, against
Jonathan Baker, 333.
Strong, Undrel, i. 84.
Stuart, Andrew, 1. 15.
Stuart, captain, 11. 37.
Stuart, John, i. 67.
Stuart, Silas, i. 50, 413. (See Stew-
art.)
Stubragh, Christian, 1. 176.
Stuyvesandt, Peter, reports that
Isaac Koosevelt is disaffected,
i. 669.
Stymets (Stymes), Frederick, ser-
geant in Lasher's, 1. 224, 226;
lieutenant, 499, 500 ; 11. 27, 48.
Stymets, Garet, i. 315.
Stymets, Isaac, 11. 337.
Stymets, Jasper, ii. 338. (See Stey-
•mets.)
Stynman, Jacob, 1. 228.
Sudam, Oke, deputy from 'Dlster
county, i. 23 ; associator of Ul-
ster county, 31; adjutant, 38.
(See Suydam.)
Suffern, John, i. 8, 237.
Suffolk county, election of depu-
ties to N. Y. Provincial Congress
from, 1. 19, 43, 187 ; names of as-
sociators (see Brookhaven and
other towns), 49, 58, 59; names
of persons authorized to recruit
in, 105 ; return of inhabitants
in, 113, 378 ; election of mUitia
officers in, 134, 235 ; tories to join
the British in, 333; Phineas
Fanning ordered to remain at
his usual place of abode in, 491 ;
saltpetre manufactured in, 577;
orders to purchase cattle in, 679;
Messrs. L'hommedieu & Smith,
loan officers of, 579 ; address of
refugee whlgs from, 11. 68 ; pass
to inhabitants of, to remove to
Dutchess county, 362. (See
Militia.
Suffolk plan of government, ii.
117.
Sulivan, George, letter of, to N.
Y. Provincial Congress, 1. 110.
Sullivan, general, 1. 300.
Sullivan, John, 11. 341.
Sullivan, Thomas, i. 13.
Sulphur, report of committee on
procuring, 11. 97 ; plan for erect-
ing a manufactory of brim-
stone, 106; to be found at the
head of the Susquehanna river,
107 ; report for encouraging the
manufacture of, 136.
Sulphur creek, ii. 107.
Sulphur springs, in Otsego co., 11.
105.
Sumerlx, Henry, i. S7,
Summer, major, 1. 157.
Summer, Peter, 1. 124.
Summers. Farrel, 11. 8S9.
Sumers, Henry, i. 386.
Summis, Nehemlah, 1. 217,
Summons, J., 1. 68.
Sumner, lieut.-coloael, U. 153.
Sumner, major, ii. 153. (See /Sum-
mer.)
Sundam, John, 1. 40. •
Sunderland, tories of, propose
joining the enemy, i. 528.
Sunderlin, John, 11. 339.
Super, David, i. 37.
Superly, Christian, swears in to-
ries, ii. 194.
Sursint, 'William, 1. 263.
Surveyor of woods, major Skeene
appointed, 1. 1.
Susap, Peal, ii. 141.
Susquehanna river, sulphur at
the head of, 11. 107.
Suter, Robert, names of men be-
longing to his quarter, 1. 248.
Suthard, John, 11. 352. (See
Southard.)
Sutherling, Peleg, 1. 110.
Sutten, Nathaniel, 1. 12.
Sutton, John, i. 165; proposes to
join the British, 421; examina-
tion of, 427.
Sutton, Robert, 1. 182, 216 ; to join
the British with 700 men, 421;
opposes choosing deputies to N.
Y. Provincial Congress, 428.
Sutton, 'William, 1. 341; declares
that three colonels in the
American service would join
the ministerial party if inde-
pendence were declared, 358;
summoned before the commit-
tee on conspiracies, 369; infor-
mation respecting the landing
of the British at New York,
given by, 421 ; examination of,
427, 428.
Suydam, Barnardus, i. 431.
Suydam, Cornelius, 1. 184.
Suydam, Ferds, 1. 294.
Suydam, Henry, 1. 185.
Suydam, John, 1. 42., 186, 216.
Suydam, Lambert, i. 294, 431. (See
Sudam.)
Suylant, Johannis, i. 36.
Swain, James, 1. 135.
Swamp battle, persons in the, 1,
373.
Swan, George, i. 523.
Swan, 'William, ii. 341.
Swart, Adam, 1. 31.
Swart, Benjamin, i. 31.
Swart, Cornelius, i. 30, 80.
Swart, Direk, elected to N. Y.
Provincial Congress, i. 65 ; asso-
ciator, 86 ; deputy from Albany
county. 111; mentioned, 508;
information furnLshed by, 522 ;
visits Bennington to discover
designs of rioters, 11. 365.
Swart, Evert W., 1. Ill, 250.
Swart, Petrus, i. 31.
Swart, Philip, 1. 32, 177.
Swart, Samuel, 1. 31.
Swart, Tobias, 1. 32.
Swart, 'William, 1. 31, 154.
Swarts, Cornells L., 1. 31.
Swarts, Jeremiah, i. 125.
Swartwert, Philip, chairmiau of
committee of Mamacatiug, ii. 68.
Swartwout, Abraham, 1. 77, 303;
captain, muster-roll of a part of
INDEX.
473
his Qompany, 270; muster-roll
of his company, 284 ; mention-
ed, 11. 7, 32, 34, 37, 49, 51.
Swartwont, ensign B., 11. 351.
Swartwout, Barnardus, 1. 78, 79;
captain, 558.
Swartwout, Cornells, liquor seller
in New York, 1. 291.
Swartwout, Cornells, appointed
lieutenant fireworker, 1. 302;
requests to be appointed 3d
lieutenant of artillery, 309; a
New York fireman, 315; cap-
tain-lieutenant of artillery, 11.
340.
Swartwout, Henry, 1.302; ensign,
11. 7, 31, 32, 50, 53.
Swartwout, Jacobus, assoclator,
1. 25; certifies to the election of
deputies, 67 ; oflicers of his regi-
ment, 132; colonel, 164, 269;
Poughkeepsie company part of
the regiment of, 179; one of the
committee for Dutchess county,
248, 251; deserters from regi-
ment of, 468 ; at Fort Constitu-
tion, 574; requests that his
teglment be supplied with
medicines, 578; at King's bridge,
619 ; commissioner for Dutchess
county, 11. 60; Anthony Hill
drafted in the regiment of, 88.
(See Regiments,')
Swartwout, Johannls, 1. 78, 79, 84,
141.
Swartwout, Minnard, i. 79.
Swartwout, Philip, i. 24, 25, 189.
Swartwout, Thomas, I. 84. (See
SivtyrtTwut.)
Swasey, Richard, I. 394, 395.
Swatwat, Geredus, 1. 25.
Sweazey, Joseph, i. 46, 57. (See
Swezey.)
Swederland's house, the British
to make a feigned attack on the
battery near, 1. 372.
Sweet, Benonl, 1. 72.
Sweet, David, 1. 73.
Sweet, George, 1. 73.
Sweet, John, 1. 72, 73.
Sweet, Ludwiek, 1. 73.
Sweet, Nathaniel, 1. 73.
Sweet, Samuel, 1. 72 ; taken pris-
oner, 11. 204.
Sweet, Theophilus, 1. 73.
Sweeten, William, 1. 289.
Sweny, Mathew, 1. 14.
Swese, Bichard, Jr., 1. 63.
Swett, Jonathan, 1. 18.
Swezy, Abel, 1. 47, 57, 382.
Swezy, Christopher, 1. 46, 48.
Swezy, Daniel, 1. 46, 48, 497.
Swezey, Enos, 1. 47, 48.
Swezey, Isaac, 1. 46, 48.
Swezey, James, 1. 47, 48, 57, 382.
Swezey, Stephen, 1. 48, 57, 382, 388.
Swezy, ■William, 1. 46, 48, 67. (See
Bweazey.)
Swift, Judah, 1. 71.
Swift, Lot, 1. 70.
Swift, Nathaniel, 1. 70.
Swift, Samuel, 1. 70.
Vol. n.— 60
Swift, Seth, 1. 70. ■*
Swigar, Paul, 1. 240.
Swlger, Andrles, 1. 27.
Swlggard, Jonathan, 1. 129.
Swits, Abraham, 1. 170.
Sword, Samuel, 1. 259.
Sworthout (Swartwood), An-
toney, 1. 11, 12. (See Swartwout.')
Swothout, Jacob, 1. 12.
Swotwood, Moses, 1. 11.
Sybolt, John, 1. 25.
Symes, adjutant George, 11. 34.
Symon, Martin, 11. 346.
Symons, Bob, 1. 212.
Symons, Solomon, i. 215.
Sypher, Lodewick, i. 79.
Sythes (Sytez), lleut. George, 11.
44, 45 ; captain-lieutenant, 351.
T.
Taber, Amon, 1. 49, 391 ; 11. 195.
Tabor, Frederick, 1. 49, 391 ; 11. 195.
Tack, Arle, i. 268.
Tack, Cornelius, i. 35, 268.
Tack, Johaunis, 1. 267.
TaflTy, John, 1. 185.
Tafts, Amarlah, 1. 99.
Taghkanick, account of a skir-
mish at, 1. 581.
Tailor, Eliezer, i. 15. "
Talbot, Edward, 1. 35.
Talcut, Joshua, 1. 76.
Talen, Reuben, 1. 15.
Taler, Fortunatus, 1. 381.
Tallcott, George, 1. 202. (See Tal-
cuA.)
Talleball, Christopher, 1. 61.
Tallema, Harman H. T., 1. 5.
Tallema, Thunes H., 1. 9.'
Talleman, Harmauus, Jr., 1. 37.
Talleman, John D., 1. 9.
Taller, James, 1. 158.
Talliday, John, 11. 353.
Talliday, Solomon, 11. 353. f
Talliman, Harremanls, 1. 263.
Tallmage, Elisha, 1. 55; li. 192.
Tallmage, Samuel, 1. 46, 48; en-
sign, 11. 351.
Tallman, Isaa J., 1. 152.
Tallman, Samuel, i. 102.
Tallman, Thunis, 1. 7. (See Talle-
man.)
Talmadge, Benjamin, 1. 380.
Talmage, Daniel, 1. 414.
Talmage, David, i. 55, 56, 400, 404.
Talmage, Enos, i. 55, 402.
Talmage, Jeremiah, 1. 55, 403.
Talmage, John, 1. 53, 56, 402.
Talmage, Joseph, 1. 58.
Talmage, Nathaniel, 1, 55, 400.
Talmage, Thomas, 1. 56, 401.
Talman, Abram, 1. 6, 7, 263.
Talman, Dowey, 1. 7.
Talman, Garrit, 1. 262.
Talman, John, elected delegate to
Provincial Congress, 1. 41 ; men-
tioned, 185, 217, 262 ; of Flushing,
receives money for relief of
poor refugees from New York,
463.
Talone, George, 1. 61.
Tamlaugh, parish of, 1. 87.
Tanner, James, 1. 73
Tanner, Job, 1. 73.
Tanner, John, 1. 283.
Tanner, John Johnson, 1. 4S5.
Tanor, William, 1. 73.
Tapp, William, 1. 117; quarter-
master, 168, 302; lieutenant, 11.
30, 31, 34, 52.
Tappan, 1. 211.
Tappan, Christopher, elected del-
egate to N. Y. provincial con-
vention, i. 24; assoclator, 32, 86;
major, 38 ; on a secret commit-
tee, 483 ; member of a commit-
tee appointed to hire the Forest
of Dean furnace, 656; famishes
Information about tories, 672;
statements respecting the
movements made in the pres-
ence of, 678; 11.93,129; affidavit
respecting counterfeiters made
before, 91.
Tappan, John, 1. 77; elected en-
sign of militia, 244.
Tappan, Peter, 1. 77, 78, 132, 167,
179, 195, 244, 248.
Tappan, Teunls, i. 77; 11. 50, 361.
Tappen, Juryan, 1, 32.
Tappen, Mr., 1. 426.
Tappen, doctor Petrus, ii. 32.
Tapping, Edward, i. 243.
Tarbell, David, 1. 50.
Tarbell, Jonah, I. 58, 59, 414.
Tarbell, Sarah, i. 415.
Tarepanning, Hendricus, i. 177.
Tarpanuiiig, John, 1. 83. (See
Teerpenning.)
Tarry, David, Jr., 1. 61.
Tarry, Isaiah, 1. 61.
Tarry, John, 1. 61.
Tarry, John Cleves, 1. 63.
Tarrytown, militia officers of, 1.
179; British ships anchor oflf,
429; two British men-of-war at,
620 ; tories arrested at, ii, 88.
Tater, John, 1. 82.
Tattersall, Richard, 1. 185.
Taulman, Peter, 1. 226.
Tayler, Charles, i. 122.
Tayler, Elethan, 1. 123.
Tayler, John, 1. 324 ; member of
committee to co-operate with
gen. Schuyler, i. 504, 505, 507, 508,
509, 510, 512; recommends cap-
tain Copp, ii. 10.
Taylor, , a tory, 11. 76.
Taylor, Andrew, 1. 302; recom-
mended ;to be adjutant, ii. 16;
adjutant, 29.
Taylor, Benjamin, 1. 473.
Taylor, Edward, 11. 347.
Taylor, Eleazer, i. 15.
Taylor, Elijah, 1. 122, 146.
Taylor, Elnathan, i. 146.
Taylor, Ephraim, 1. 341.
Taylor, Ezekiel, i. 65, 175.
Taylor, Fortunatus, 1. 45.
Taylor, George, 1. 62, 395.
Taylor, (jilbert, 1. 135, 169.
Taylor, Henrey, 1. 122, 146.
Taylor, Jacob, 1. 122, 146.
Taylor, James, 11. 360.
474
INDEX,
Taylor, John, associator of Suf-
folk county, 1. SI.
Taylor, John (New York) pays
excise duty In 1776, 1. 287; a
liquor seller, 288; licensed, 291.
Taylor, rev. John, a suspected
person, i. 340.
Taylor, John, a tory, 1. 351;
charges against, 367.
Taylor, John, takes down a post-
ed notice calling a meeting at
New Marlborough, 1. 487.
Taylor, John, matross in Lamb's
artillery, 11. 338.
Taylor, Jonathan, 1. 8.
Taylor, Jordan, I. 53.
Taylor, Joseph, 1. 73, 271.
Taylor, major, 11. 162.
Taylor, Matthias, i. 500.
Taylor, Nathaniel, i. 54, 399
Taylor, Nehemla, 1. 19.
Taylor, Richard, i. 228.
Taylor, Samuel, 1. 500.
Taylor, Timothy, 1. 52.
Taylor, lieutenant William, U. 49.
Tea, parties in New York accused
of refusing to sell, except for
gold and silver, i. 286; Mrs.
Lawrence accused of evading
the resolution in regard to, 312 ;
proceedings respecting the un-
lawful sale of, 317; Mangle
Miuthorn accused of selling,
322.
Teabytown island, 1. 87.
Teal, Chrlstofer, i. 69.
Teale, Doxse, i. 379.
Teamsters employed on the ob-
structions of the Hudson river,
report on, i. 469.
Tears, Peter B. (or T.), adjutant,
ii. 33, 44, 45, 356.
Tee, John, ii. 352.
Tee, Moses, ii. 353.
Teed, Jesse, 1. 14.
Teed, Zophar, i. 16.
Teel, Lawrence, Jr., 1. 71.
Teel, Martha, 1. 71.
Teerpennlng, Abraham, i. 32.
Teerpenning, Ellas, i. 36, 193.
Teerpennlng, Jacobus, I. 32.
Teerpenning, Hendricus, Jr.,
i. 32.
Teerpenningh, Samuel, 1. 37.
Teerpenning, William, 1. 30. (See
Tarpanning.)
Terepanny (Terpenning), Bord-
win, i. 28; captain, 137, 218, 443 ;
deputy from Ulster county, 189.
Terepanny, Jacob, 1. 28.
Terepanny, John, 1. 28.
Terepanny, Jonathan, 1. 29.
Teethriok, Jacob, examination
of, 11. 194 ; In the Fleet prison,
Ibid.
Teets, Michael, 1. 35.
reels, William, court-martialed,
11, 121 ; sentenced to be hanged,
125.
Teets. William, Jr., 1. 34.
Teff, Elizabeth, 1. 288.
Telford, WlUlam, 1. 133, 285.
Tell, Jacob, 1. 82.
Teller, Abraham, recommended
to be appointed surgeon to col.
Graham's regiment, 478.
Teller, James, 1. 478.
Temple, Daniel, 1. 204.
Temple, Joseph, i. 204.
Temple, Parmelas, 1. 204.
Temple, Samuel, 1. 204.
Templeton, Oliver, 1. 255.
Ten Broeck, Abraham, associa-
tor, Ulster county, 1. 33.
Ten Broeck, Abraham, deputy to
the N. Y. Provincial Congress,
i. 2, 65, 86, 111, 191; officers of the
regiment of, 127; colonel-com-
mandant of the 1st Rensselaer-
wyck battalion, 170; referred
to, 237; cash received by, 482;
brigadier-general, 503 ; member
of the committee to co-operate
with general Schuyler, 504, 510,
512, 519; orders sent to, 525;
president of the convention,
500, 561 ; president of the com-
mitte of safety, 575 ; letter of, to
president Hancock, 641; men-
tioned, ii. 8, 22, 46; letter of
Nancy Van Allen to, 65; letter
ef major Wlsner to, 175; orders
a court-martial, 196.
Ten Broeck, Adam, 11. 192.
Ten Broeck, Benjamin, 1. 30.
Ten Broeck, Dirck, lleut.-oolonel,
1. 169; of Albany, 323; commis-
sioner of the continental loan
office, resigns, 349; mentioned,
ii. 192.
Ten Broeck, Jacob J., 1. 32.
Ten Broeck, adjutant John, 1. 174 ;
lieutenant, il. 44.
Ten Broeck, John, member of the
committee against disaffected
persons, 1. 340; appointed on
a committee to confer with
the deputy commissary-general
about transporting provisions ;
502; member of committee to
co-operate with gen. Schuyler,
504, 505, 507, 508, 509, 512, 519;
Alexander Wallace sends a
message to, 576 ; information of
the movements of the enemy
given in the presence of, 678;
recommends that major Van
Rensselaer be continued in the
service, 11. 22 ; captain Van Sant-
voordt requests a recommenda-
tion from, 25; sheria of Albany,
364.
Ten Broeck, lleut. John C, 11. 34,
49, 52.
Ten Broeck, lleut. Leonard, 1. 174;
11. 41 ; mentioned, 192.
Ten Broeck, Peter, Joins the
enemy, 1. 519, 529.
Ten Broeck, Petrus, associator, 1.
80 ; colonel, 140 : elected to the
N. Y. Provincial Congress, 190;
member of the committee of
war, 254; advances money to
erect a powder house, 419,
Ten Broeck, Samuel, 1. 65, 173, 174.
324; U. 192.
Ten Broeck, Samuel J., 11. 192.
Ten Broeck, Verenls, 11. 192.
Ten Broeck, Wessel, i. 30, 324.
Ten Broeck, WiUiam, 1. 226, 500.
Ten Brook, Coenradt, 1. 30.
Ten Brook, Jacob, 1. 30.
Tenegar, George, ii. 352.
Ten Eyck, Abraham, 1. 170, 247;
paymaster, 11.9; mentioned, 34,
349.
Ten Eyck, Andrew, a New York
fireman, 1. 315; private In colo-
nel Lasher's regiment, 500
Ten Eyck, Andrles, ensign In the
3d Albany county regiment, 1.
246.
Ten Eyck, Andrles (Albany), re-
fuses to take the oath pre-
scribed by law and is banished,
ii. 364.
Ten Eyck, Barent, 1. 647; adju-
tant, 11. 40; captain, 49; lieu-
tenant-colonel of the Albany
draft militia, 61; mentioned,
192.
Ten Eyck, Barent H., 1. 647.
Ten Eyck, Barent J., military
character of, 1. 503; appointed
captain in Van Schaaick's regi-
ment, ii. 8; removed to the 2d
regiment, 10 ; mentioned, 35, 37,
43.
Ten Eyck, Coenradt, 1. 171, 246,
646.
Ten Eyck, Daniel, 1. 315.
Ten Eyck, Jacob, Judge of com-
mon pleas, 11. 169.
Ten Eyck, Jacob C, 1. 646.
Ten Eyck, John, il. 48, 192, 347.
Ten Eyck, John H., i. 65, 646.
Ten Eyck, ensign John J., re-
signs, 11. 5, 7, 9 ; mentioned, 46.
Ten Eyck, John Tobias, recom-
mended for paymaster, 11. 14;
ensign, 33.
Ten Eyck, Matthew, 1. 21, 23, 36.
Ten Eyck, Myndert S., 1. 502.
Ten Eyck, Richard, 1. 315.
Ten Eyck, Thomas, 1. 129.
Ten Eyck, Tobyas, 1. 646.
Ten Eyck & Seamans, 1. 270.
Tenick, Henry, Jr., 1. 10.
Tenick, Jacob, 1. 10. (See Tenyck.)
Tennis, John, 1. 72.
Tents, purchased for the New
York troops, 1. 130.
Tenure, Henry, 1. 7.
Tenure, Jacob, 1. 7.
Tenure, Johannes, 1. 7.
Tenure, Mad Hull, 1. 9.
Tenyok, Henry, 1. 10. (See Ten
Eyck.)
Ter Bos, Daniel, 1. 108.
Ter Boss, Henry. 1.21, 28.
Ter Boss, major, 1. 140.
Terbush, Benjamin, 1. 67.
Tergay, John, 1. 315.
Terneur, Jacobus, 1. 263.
Ternure, Malckel, 1. 7.
Terrell, John, 11. 46.
INDEX.
475
Terrell, Matthew, 1.11; sergeant,
11.77.
Terrell, Tones, 1. 6.
Terrey, Bruster, 1. 46, 57, 385.
Terrill, BarnalDUS, 1. 64, 305.
Terrill, Bicliard, 1. 44.
Terry, Daniel, 1. 60, 64, 388, 389, 394.
Terry, David, 1, 49, 396.
Terry, Elijah, 1. 388.
Terry, Gershom, 1. 46, 48, SI, 64, 382,
388.
Terry, Hennery, 1. 64, 394.
Terry, James, 1. 59.
Terry, Jeremiah, 1. 54, 56, 404, 405.
Terry, John, 1. 49, 390, 396.
Terry, Jonathan, 1. 49, 62, 390, 395.
Terry, Joseph, 1. 46, 48, 49, 57, 380,
891.
Terry, Joshua, 1. 49, 60, 388.
Terry, Noah, 1. 49, 378.
Terry, Paul, 1. 48, 57.
Terry, Blohard, 1. 40, 60, 63, 392,
397.
Terry, Robert, 1. 397.
Terry, Samuel, 1. 48.
Terry, Shadraoh, 1. 399.
Terry, Thomas, i. 390.
Terry, Thomas (3d), 1. 49.
Terry, William, 1. 54, 77, 405.
TerwUger, Arean, 1. 83.
TerwllUger, Ja,mes, 11. 301, 353.
Terwllllger, Johannis, robbed of
his arms by tories, 11. 173.
Terwllger, John, 1. 28, 36.
Terwllllger, Jonathan, 1. 37, 194;
tories shoot, U. Ill; wounded,
121, 122; lieutenant, petitions
for payment of his losses, U. 173.
Terwllger, Joseph, 1. 37.
Terwllllger, Matthew, 1. 25.
TerwiUlger, Moses, 1. 226.
Terwllger, Solomon, I. 33.
Testard, Peter, appointed chap-
lain, 1. 118 ; chaplain to the 4th
battalion, 11. 9; his services and
losses, 17 ; mentioned, 35.
Teter, Abram, i. 81.
Teter, Hendrlck, Jr., 1. 81.
Teter, Jeremiah, petitions to be
released from confinement, 11.
182.
Tets, Zechrl, 1. 74.
Tew, captain, at Crown Point, 1.
286.
Thatford, ■William, 1. 184.
Thayer, John, i. 76, 437.
Theall, Ebnezer, 1. 158.
Theall, Joseph, 1. 84.
Thetis, ship, 1. 94.
Thew, Abraham, 1. 7.
Thew, James, i. 7,
Thew, John, i. 7.
Thleld, captain Ebenezer, visits
gov. Tryon, 1. 428.
Thilman, Nicholas, 1. 290.
Thistle, sloop, clearance request-
ed for, i. 130.
Thomas, Berlah, 1. 76.
Thomas, Charles, 1. 82.
Thomas, Edward, clerk of the
committee for "Westchester
county,!. 632; 11. 65.
Thomas, Eefrim, 1. 25.
Thomas, Henry, 1. 315; 11. 345.
Thomas, Jacob, i. 80, 106; lieuten-
ant, 11. 41, 43.
Thomas, general John, near
Crown Point, 1. 286.
Thomas, John, one of the virtu-
ous minority of the general
assembly for the province of
New York, i. 21.
Thomas, John, Jr., deputy from
"Westchester county to the N.
Y. Provincial Congress, 1. 21, 64,
86, 188 ; quarter-master 2d "West-
chester county regiment, 169;
member of the committee for
"Westchester county, 212, 369, 421,
427, 471, 564, 632; lends money
for the erection of a powder-
house, 419 ; takes bonds for the
appearance of George Harris,
462.
Thomas, John, associator for
Suffolk county, 1. 52.
Thomas, John, enlists in captain
Mills' company, 1. 115 ; petition
of, 432.
Thomas, John, carpenter of the
privateer general Putnam, 1.
437.
Thomas, lieutenant John, il. 139.
Thomas, Joseph, 1. 25; captain-
lieutenant, 11. 389.
Thomas, Mary, 1. 290.
Thomas, Moses, i. 207.
Thomas, Peter, i. 183.
Thomas, Eichard, commissioner
from Pennsylvania for the reg-
ulation of prices, ii. 55.
Thomas, Thomas, certifies to the
election of deputies from "West-
chester county, 1. 64; colonel,
169, 208, 237; captain Butcher
- offers to raise a company for
the regiment of, 436; several
officers decline to serve under,
445 ; volunteers to be raised un-
der, 562 ; one of the committee
of "Westchester county, 632.
Thomas, Thom.as, associator of
Dutchess county, 1. 69.
Thompson, a son of Cadwallader
Colden, goes to New York un-
der the name of, 1. 674, 675.
Thompson, lieutenant Alexan-
der, 11. 389.
Thompson, sergeant Archibald,
appointed ensign, 11. 6, 7 ; In the
5th N. Y. continentals, 60, 53.
Thompson, Charles, 1. 92, 278.
Thompson, Ellas, 1. 53, 77, 496 ; 11.
301.
Thompson, Ezra, 1. 424; 11. 98; ac-
count of, 100; reports work done
by John McDonald, 102.
Thompson, George, 1. 144, 193, 282.
Thomljson, Isaac, 1. 54, 209, 405,
406.
Thompson, Israel, 1. 68, 127.
Thompson, J., 11. 27.
Thompson, James, 1.11; 11. 359.
Thompson, Jesse, 1. 106; 11. 41, 43.
Thompson, John, associator,
Ulster county, i. 24, 85.
Thompson, John (Tryon county),
goes to New York, 1. 673, 674 ;
deposition of Hugh Deniston
against, 677.
Thompson, Jonathan, 1. 44, 53, 57,
383, 497.
Thompson, Josua, 1. 26.
Thompson, Mary, 1. 289.
Tompson, Matthew E., 1. 32.
Thompson, Patrick, 11. 77.
Thompson, Eobert, 1. 10, 11, 193,
315.
Thompson, Samuel, associator,
Suffolk county, 1. 44, 63, 62; cap-
tain of militia, 133, 134, 277; of
the committee of Suffolk coun-
ty, 272; of Meritohes, 379.
Thompson, Samuel, Dutchess
county, 1. 73, 76.
Thompson (Tomson), Solomon,
1. 16, 17, 439.
Thompson, captain-lieutenant
Thomas, ii. 339.
Thompson, "William, 1. 16, 31, 54,
57, 157, 239, 379, 398 ; u. 345.
Thomson, Benjamin, i. 57.
Thomson, Jedidiah, 1. 37.
Thomson, captain John, 1. 175.
Thomson, ensign John, 1. 317.
Thomson, , lieut.-colonel of
Swartwout's, ii. 37.
Thomson, "William, 11. 337.
Thomson, Zebulon, i. 50, 412. (See
Tomson.)
Thorne, Benjamin, 1. 15.
Thome, Daniel, 1. 15, 202, 341; li.
338.
Thorn, Gershom, 1. 73.
Thorn, Gilbert, i, 64, 82.
Thorne, James, 1. 184.
Thorn, Jesse, i. 83.
Thorn, John, i. 84.
Thome, John P., 1. 181.
Thorne, John H., 1. 181.
Thorn, Jonathan, 1. 82.
Thorne, Joseph, i. 40, 216.
Thorn, Langford, 1. 17.
Thorn, Obadiah, 1. 13.
Thorne, Philip, i. 184, 216.
Thorne, Richard, member of the
N. Y. Provincial Congress, i. 86,
90 ; captain, 268 ; of Hempstead,
472.
Thorn, Robert, i. 82.
Thorne, Samuel, recommended
for the commission of a lieu-
tenant, 1. 488; accepts a com-
mission, ii. 4, 21 ; ensign, 15 ;
never in service before, 25 ;
lieutenant, 33, 48, 63.
Thorn, Stephen, 1, 84, 176; cap-
tain, 268.
Thorne, Thomas, 1. 181, 185, 217;
member of the committee of
Flushing, 335.
Thorne, WiUlam, 1. 176, 181, 636.
Thornton, ensign Josiah, dis-
missed the service, ii. 39.
Thornton, Robert, 1. 283.
Thorp, Abner, 1. 16.
476
INDEX.
Thorpe, Cornelius, ordered ar-
rested for counterfeiting, i. 499.
Thorp, Thomas, 11. 338.
Thrall, Abel, 1. 18.
Threeoarter, Martin, 1. 71.
Three Rivers, captain Goforth at,
1.286.
Throll, Giles, 1. 540.
Thum, captain Adam, muster
roll of his company, 11. 335.
Thum, Counrad.ii. 335.
Thurman, John, Jr., 1. 377.
Thurman, Balph, applies for a
commission in the N. Y. con-
tinentals, 1. 239 ; lieutenant, 11.
18,27.
Thurman, Richardson, petition,
11. 130, 131.
Thurston, Benjamin, I. 85, 187,
231.
Thurston, Daniel, 1. 182.
Thurston, Ezra, i. 75.
Thurston, Joel, 1. 76.
Thurston, John, 1. 76, 181, 186, 216.
Thurston, Jonathan, 1. 181, 271.
Thurston, Joseph, 1. 85.
Thurston, William, 1. 185, 187, 215.
Thuttle. (See Tuihill.)
Tlbbet, Gilbert, charges against,
1. 480.
Tibbie, Adam, 1. 71.
Tibbie, Jacob, i. 71.
Tlconderoga, ferry at, 1. 91; or-
dered garrisoned, 249 ; force at,
266; part of Wynkoop's regi-
ment at, 435; stock of provis-
ions at, 501; Mr. Avery denies
making complaints to general
Gates at, 510, 511 : the militia of
Cumberland and Gloucester
counties ordered to hold them-
selves in readiness to re-enforce,
512; quantity of flour at, 514;
state of, 517; news from, 622,
525 ; colonel Dayton ordered to,
523; all the N. Y. continental
troops at, 529 ; threatened to be
attacked, 533, 581, 596; clothing
requested for the army at, 558 ;
re-enforcements required for,
629; intelligence from, 633; Al-
bany rangers refuse to march
to, 634; designs against, 670;
number of British forces to in-
vade New York by way of, 673 ;
captain Vlssoher raises a com-
pany and proceeds to, il. 21;
strength of the garrison of, 97 ;
British about to attack, 196.
Tid, Jacobus, 1. 11.
Tiebou, Lewis, 1. 315.
Tiebout, Albartus, 1. 228.
Tiebout, Gedlan, 1. 84.
Tiebout, Henry, lieutenant In
Lasher's regiment, 1. 143, 153 ; of
1st N. Y. continentals, 223, 224,
301 ; captain, 621 ; recommended
for a company, 11. 16, 30; captain
In 3d battalion, 35, 49 ; rank In
1775, 46, 52; signs petition
against depreciation of the cur-
rency, 351.
Tiebout, Mr., owner of a lead
mine, 1. 279.
Tiel, Coenradt A., 1. 26.
Tier, George, 1. 275.
Tier, Mathias, 1. 316.
Tiesh, 'William, Jr., joins a party
oftories, 11.114.
Tiets, Henry, 1. 69. (See Teets.)
Tigner, William, 1. 173.
Tile, John, 1. 71.
Tiler, Benjamin, 1. 380.
Tiler, David, 1. 380.
Tiley, , an exchanged pris-
oner, 1. 372.
Tilfard, captain, 11. 120, 126.
Tilghman, Tench, letter from, 1.
510, 518, 532; transmits requisi-
tions from general Washing-
ton, 631.
Tillenbach, Christian, 11. 361,
Tiller, Benjamin, i. 63.
Tillerson, Samuel, 1. 397.;
Tllllnghast, D., 1. 377.
Tillinghast, Joseph, i. 401.
Tillitson, Nicholas, i. 54, 497.
Tillman, Christopher, 1. 247.
Tillotson, Daniel, i. 54, 138, 398
Tillotsen, Samuel, 1. 54, 398.
Tillou, Peter, 1. 320.
Tillou, William, petitions for
leave to reside in Dutchess co.,
i. 320.
Tint, Thomas, 1. 8.
Tilman, adjutant John, 11. 36.
Tilson, Timothy, 1. 75.
Tllson, WiUiam, 1. 37.
Til ton, Peter, i. 18.
Tinker, Henry, 1. 172, 247.
Tipperwine, Christian, il. 358.
Tipplt, Thomas, 1. 146.
Tison, Mathias, i. 16.
Titus, Abial, i. 61.
Titus, Benjamin, 1. 51,302,497; en-
sign, il. 15, 32, 46.
Titus, David, 1. 147.
Titus, Edmond, i. 183.
Titus, Edward, 1. 40.
Titus, Francis, i. 40.
Titus, Henry, 1. 51.
Titus, Isaac, 1. 115, 241, 302; lieu-
tenant, ii. 30.
Titus, Israel, 1. 51, 82.
Titus, James, i. 82.
Titus, Johannes, 1. 261, 262.
Titus, John, 1. 41, 51, 183, 215, 294,
431.
Titus, Jonathan, 1. 50, 51, 138 ; lieu-
tenant in N. Y. continentals,
302; 11. 15, 32,' 52; captain, 35, 50,
83, 85, 164, 179, 351; deposition of,
365.
Titus, Joseph, 1. 51, 138.
Titus, Peter, Jr., 1. 182, 217.
Titus, Piatt, 1. 657.
Titus, Elchard, 1. 183.
Titus, Samuel, 1. 12, 83, 183.
Titus, Timothy, 1. 51, 188, 217.
Titus, Zebulon, 1. 51.
Toasts, tory, 11. 168.
Tobias, Frederick, 1. 15.
Tobias, Isaac, 1. 15, 145.
Tobias, Jacob, 1. 136; 11. 301.
Toby (Tobe), Justice Samuel, 1.
331; of Brookhaven, 384.
Todd, Abraham, 1. 158.
Todd, Joseph, 1. 239.
Todd, Robert, 1. 141.
Todd, WiUiam, 1. 298.
Tokker. (See Tooker.)
Tolen, John, I. 6.
Toll, Charles H., 1. 65, 176.
Toll, Daniel, 1. 170.
Toll, Mr., 11. 364, 365.
Tolman, Thunls, 1. 224.
Tolmie, Norman, 1. 315, 341.
Tom, Nathaniel, member of the
N. Y. Provincial Congress, i. 86,
90; of Jamaica, 181 ; mentioned,
li. 64.
Tomkins, Isaac, 1. 37, 38.
Tomkins, Israel, 1. 28.
Tomkins, Jeremiah, 1. 37.
Tomkins, Richard, i. 37.
Tomkins, Thomas, 1. 36, 88.
Tomkins, , a tory, 11. 161.
Tompkins, Abraham, i. 271.
Tompkins, Edmon, 11. 350.
Tompkins, Jonathan D., 1. 239.
Tompkins, Jonathan G., of the
committee of Westchester co.,
1. 64, 239 ; adjutant, 169 ; his evi-
dence in the case of colonel
Hamman, 429 ; of the commit-
tee of safety, 624, 626, 627.
Tompkins, Mr., 11. 8.
Tomson, John (Suffolk county),
associator, i. 57.
Tomson, John, a soldier, 1. 248,
284; 11.347. {See TTiampscm.)
Tone, Nathaniel, elected captain,
1. 335;
Toney, Antoney, 1. 469.
Took, William, 1. 380.
Tooker, Abljah, i. 53.
Tooker, Charles, 1. 5, 19, 45, 63, 151,
380.
Tooker, Daniel, i. 5.
Tooker, Eliphat, 1. 381.
Tooker, Isaac, 1. 151.
Tooker, Jemes, 1. 381.
Tooker, John, i. 47.
Tooker, Jonah, 1. 57.
Tooker, Nathaniel, 1. 53, 381, 382.
Tooker, Philips, 1. 53, 383.
Tooker, Ruben, 1. 18; 11. 113.
Tooker, Selah, 1. 151.
Tooker, Timothy, 1. 45, 63, 382.
Tooker, William, i. 63.
Top, William, quartermaster,
11.42.
Toplady on Predestination, two
copies of, sent to John McKes-
son, 1. 678.
Toppen, Teunls, appointed pay-
master to Dubois' regiment,
il. 6.
Topping, Charles, 1. 58, 412.
Topping, Daniel, 1. 58, 59, 415, 417.
Topping, David, 1. 58, 415.
Topping, Edward, 1. 59, 121, 413.
Topping, Elithan, 1. 408.
Topping, Ethan, 1. 58, 414.
Topping, Henry, 1. 58, 4i5.
Topping, Jeremiah, 1. 68.
INDEX.
477
Topping, Joseph, 1. 58, 415.
Topping, Matthew, i. 58.
Topping, Seth, i. 58.
Topping, Silas, i. 58, 414.
Topping, Silvanus, i. 58, 412.
Topping, Stephen, i. 58, 412, 415.
Topping, Thomas, i. 59, 417.
Topping, Zeph., 1. 58.
Torbush, John, 1. 77.
Tories at Matatuok, i. 62; black
roll of, 71; in Amenla, 76; in
Dutchess county, 77, 83, 84, 85,
140; in Poughkeepsie, 78, 79; in
Beekman's precinct, 82, 83 ; in
Charlotte precinct, 83; of Try on
county, armed, 149; of West-
chester county, list of, 188; of
Westchester and Dutchess,
threaten to visit Orange co.,
190; of Johnstown, opposition
of, ibid.; of Queens county,
declaration of, 200; list of, 201;
of Queens county, disarmed,
218; of Queens county, petition
of, 235, 240; alarm created in
New York by, 236; in New
York, names of, 259; of Albany,
ordered to be disarmed, 304;
of Brookhaven, proceedings
against, 328 ; of Orange county,
propose joining the ministerial
army, 333; of Queens county,
proceedings against, 384 ; report
on, 338; in New York, Kings
Richmond, Queens and West-
chester, 340, 341 ; on Long island,
propose to Join the enemy, 350 ;
in New York and Orange, 351 ;
warrant to arrest, ibid. ; of New
York, carried about on rails,
357 ; imprisoned in New York,
358; of Ramapo, New Jersey,
371; additional names of, 373;
the landing of the British to
give a chance to, 421 ; visit gov.
Tryon, 428; Shrewsbury, N. J.,
infested by, 432; confined at
White Plains, petition of, 455;
of Westchester county, infor-
mation respecting, 465; num-
bers of, around Cortland manor,
473; list of, 485; of Albany CO.,
proceedings against, 506; at
Helderbergh, conspiracy of, 512;
at Albany to he sent to Hart-
ford, 513; Stighkook, number
of, 516 ; at Canajoharle, Join the
enemy, 520; captain Bradt takes
a number of, 521; of Tryon CO.,
expect the enemy, 525 ; of Kings
district, propose to Join the
enemy, 526, 527, 528; of Kinder-
hook, schemes of, 529; of Kings
district, schemes of, 530; to be
sent to Exeter, N. H., 531; in-
ventory of the estates of Salem,
546; flght at Taghkanick with,
581 ; information respecting, 583 ;
672; parcel of. Imprisoned at
Johnstown, 599; property of,
seized, 602 ; conspiracy of, 656 ;
captain Campbell commands a
company of, 670; more active
than ever in Westchester co.,
11. 68, 64; evidence of John
Lasly against, 67 ; of Ulster and
Dutchess, proceedings against,
77 ; Henry Wisner's account of
of the capture of thirteen, 74 ;
petition of, 78; trial of, 83, 85;
shoot Jonathan Terwiillger, 111,
173; representation from New-
burgh in regard to the families
of absent, 112 ; of Marbletown,
examination of, 113; of Ulster
county, who go over to the
enemy, names of, 114; in Ver-
mont, a Jail ordered to be con-
structed for the reception oi;
140 ; many. In Westchester CO.,
154; in Jail at Kingston, 161; a
number of, shot and hanged by
order of general McDougall, 166 ;
drink the healths of King
George and general Howe, con-
fusion to congress and Wash-
ington, 168 ; effects taken from,
177; In Livingston's manor,
petition of, 193; names of, in
prison, 349, 350.
Tornaer, Jacob, 1. 27; il. 186.
Torner, Jacob, i. 26.
Tomer, John, i. 70.
Toston, colonel, i. 488.
Tothen, Thomas, i. 267.
Tothill, Isaiah, i. 396.
Tothiil, Nathan, 1. 394. (See Tui-
hUl.)
Totten, Gilbert, 1. 73.
Totten, Jacob, i. 461.
Totten, James, i. 270, 468, 483.
Totten, John, 1. 52.
Totton, Jonas, i.'19.
Totten, Joseph, 1. 4, 185, 260.
Totten, Losee, i. 52.
Totten, Richard, 1. 461.
Totten, Robert, 1. 270.
Totten, Robert and James, apply
for a permit to send their ves-
sel to Philadelphia, i. 483.
Totten, Simeon, i. 52.
Totten, Stephen, i. 53.
Tousea, Elisha, 1. 148.
Towiar, Gilbert, 1. 7.
Town, Elijah, i. 204.
Town, Elijah, Jr., 1. 204.
Town, John, 1. 10.
Townsend, Absalom, 1. 14, 183, 217.
Townsend, Benjamin, i. 40.
Townsend, Caleb, 1, 73.
Townsend, captain, ii. 37.
Townsend, doctor, i. 182.
Townsend, George, 1. 40, 181;
chairman of the Queens county
committee, 325.
Townsend, Hewlett, i. 186.
Townsend, James, 1. 40, 181.
Townsend, John, associator of
Orange county, i. 7.
Townsend, John (2), vote against
election of deputies at Jamaica,
1. 182.
Townsend, squire John, votes
against electing delegates to
Prov. Cong., i. 185; of Oyster
Bay, a tory under bonds, 202;
a prisoner, 235 ; requests to be
admitted to parole, 240 ; on the
suspected list, 341.
Townsend, John, a New York
liquor seller, 1. 287, 292.
Townsend, Jonathan, 1. 181.
Townsend, Joseph, i. 185.
Townsend, Jotham, 1. 40.
Townsend, Mioah, I. 64, 181, 208,
239; captain, 452,536; petition of
his company for increase of
pay, 470; witnesses a bond, 472.
Townsend, Mlcajah, 1. 40, 64, 188.
Townsend, Nathaniel, i. 7, 185, 216.
Townsend, Nicholas, 1. 186, 217.
Townsend, Peter, I. 12; proprie-
tor of Stirling iron-works, 446;
petition of, 460; ii. 69.
Townsend, Prior, 1. 40.
Townsend, Richard, 1. 183, 217.
Townsend, Samuel, of Ulster co.,
refuses to sign the association,
1. 38 ; refuses to obey the orders
of the committee, ii. 110; chal-
lenges the Whigs to flght. 111 ; a
prisoner, 115; petitions to be
discharged, 116, 159.
Townsend, Samuel, of Hunting-
ton, refuses to sign the associa-
tion, i. 53.
Townsend, Samuel, member of
N. Y. Provincial Congress, 1.
86, 90; candidate at the Jamaica
election, 180; moneys paid to,
483.
Townsend, Samuel, signer of the
Queens county declaration, i.
217 ; wholly denies authority of
Congress, and declares he would
sooner flght for the king, 373;
discharged from custody, 374;
prisoner, 421.
Townsend, Samuel, member of
the committee of Rye, 1. 632.
Townsend, lieutenant Samuel,
promoted to a captaincy, i. 453.
Townsend, Samuel, private in
5th N. Y. continentals, i. 353.
Townsend, Stephen, i. 73.
Townsend, Thomas, i. 186.
Townsend, Timothy, 1. 68, 186.
Townsend, William, i. 40, 180.
Townshend (Vt.), associators in,
1.99.
Traber, Francis, 1. 80.
Tracy, Isack, i. 10. (See Trasey.)
Trade, American, restricted to
Great Britain and the British
West Indies, 1. 1.
Trail, John, 1. 437.
Train, Moses, 1. 151.
Traphagen, William, 1. 81.
Trasey, Solomon, i. 11.
Trasey, Zaven, 1. 11. (See Traey.)
Travellen, Francis, 1. 289.
Traver, Bastian, 1. 72.
Traver, Frederick, i. 72.
Traver, Jacob, i. 72.
Traver, John, i. 72.
Traver, John H., 1. 72.
478
INDEX.
Traver, Peter, i. 72, 80.
Traver, Peter H., i. 72.
Traver, Philip, 1. 72.
Travis, Abraliam, i. 84, 141.
Travis, Amos, 1. 17, 509.
Travlss, Bartholomew, 1. 485.
Travis, Elisha, 1. 25.
Travis, Ezeklel, 1. 25.
Travis, Gabriel, i. 19.
Travlss, Hezlklah, 1. 483.
Travis, Jacob, 1. 470, 618 ; lieuten-
ant, loses his arm at Danbury,
ii. 334.
Travlss, James, 1. 485.
Travlss, Jeremiah, 1. 188.
Travis, John, 1. 25, 470.
Travis, Joseph, 1. 25, 632.
Travis, Nathaniel, 1. 25.
Travis, Nehimlah, 1. 485.
Travis, Ruth, 1. 398.
Travis, Samuel, 1. 485.
Travis, Soot, ii. 353.
Travis, Thomas, 1. 77.
Travis, Uriah, 1. 470 ; ii. 345.
Treadwell, Edward, 1. 73. (See
Tredwell.)
Treason, Thomas Hlcky executed
for, 1. 325; Samuel Knapp found
guilty of, 637.
Treasurer, colonial, report on the
accounts of Abraham Lott, ii.
132.
Treasurer, State, report on the
accounts of the, 1. 481 ; mode of
appointment of, 553; P. V. B.
Livingston, 11. 159.
Treat, rev. Joseph, 1. 317.
Treat, Malachi, i. 143, 441.
Tredwell, Benjamin, 1, 184, 185, 215,
217, 461.
Tredwell, John, 1. 186, 217. •""
Tredwell, Samuel, i. 185, 217, 237.
Tredwell, Thomas, member of
the provincial convention, 1.
19; of the N. Y. Provincial Con-
gress, 43, 44, 86, 187 ; assooiator,
53; of the committee of SuflTolk
county, 134 ; mentioned, 231, 323,
398, 449; member of the com-
mittee to detect conspiracies,
340; arms and ammunition
taken from the east end of
liOng Island valued by, 651;
witness to an agreement made
between a committee of the N.
Y. convention and John Mc-
Donald, ii. 109. '
Tredwell, Thomas (Queens co.),
1. 183, 215, 216. (See Treadwell.)
Tremper, ensign, 11. 48.
Tremper, Jacob, 1. 18, 30, 81, 133.
Tremper, Johannis, 1. 81.
Tremper, Michael, 1. 307.
Tremper, 'William, 1. 9, 248.
Trenton, Hessians defeated at, 1.
683; strength of the British
army in New Jersey about the
time of the battle of, 670.
Trepasso, 1. 208.
Trials, of torles, 11. 83, 85 ; by Jury,
state prisoners have a right to,
182. (See Courts-martial.)
Trlckey, Jeremiah, 1. 11.
Trimble, Alexander, 1. 21, 24, 164,
177, 189.
Trimble, John, 1. 248.
Trimmln, Jonathan, 11. 347.
Trip, Henry Dow, 1. 302; lieuten-
ant, 11. 30.
Tripp, Israel, 1. 82.
Tripp, Neal, 1. 73.
Tripp, Richard, 1. 82.
Tripp, sergeant, ordered under
arrest, 1. 660.
Tripp, Smlghtln, 1. 82.
Trisdell, Stephen, 1. 79.
Trobridge, Ralph, 1. 37.
Troman, Elezer, 1. 391.
Trompour, , 11. 92, 93.
Trompour, Jacob, 1. 33.
Trompour, Johannis, 1. 33 ; U.
72.
Trompour, John, 1. 30.
Trompour, Nicholas, i. 33.
Trompour, Paul, 1. 33. (See
T'rumper.)
Troops, on duty at Port Constitu-
tion, 1. 238; New York, In want
of clothing, 554; eastern, plun-
der the inhabitants of "West-
chester county, 564 ; the South-
ern people hold the eastern, in
the most sovereign contempt,
670. (See Militia; Regiments.)
Troup (Troop), John 1. 185, 346.
Troup, lieutenant Robert, resigns
his commission, 11. 10; men-
tioned, 18; prisoner, 27.
Trowbridge, Absalom, 1. 67.
Trowbridge, James, 1. 115.
Trowbridge, Seelye, 1. 69. (See
TVobridge.)
Trnax, Andrew, 1. 171.
Truebridge, captain, 1. 350.
Truman, Clark, 1. 50, 403. (See
Troman.)
Trumble, , 11. 104, 105.
Trumbull, governor Jonathan,
letter of N. Y. Provincial Con-
gress to, 1. 130, 205; accusation
against Mr. Cuyler and other
torles transmitted to, 450; or-
ders guns and aocouterments
to be delivered to colonel
Samuel Colt, 476; Frederick
Philips sent a prisoner to, 540 ;
permits Alexander Wallace to
apply to N. Y. convention for
relief, 545; requested to send
6,000 militia to New Jersey, 517 ;
report on the accounts of, 572 ;
letter of New York committee
of safety to, 573; gives permis-
sion to Hugh Wallace and
others to return to New York,
671 ; letter of, to the committee
ofSaybrook, 11. 131.
Trumbull, commissary-general
Joseph, letter of John McKes-
son to, 1. S24; letters from,
610, 533; at Tlconderoga, 622;
ordered to provide for the
troops sent to W estchester co.,
562; report of a committee to
confer with, 572; mentioned,
668; 11.349.
Trumbull, deputy adjutant-gen-
eral, at Tlconderoga, I. 522.
TrumbuU, William, 11. 356.
Trump, Simond, 1. 9.
Trumper, George, 1. 8.
Trnmper, Harmanus, 1. 8.
Trumper, Johannes, 1. 8. (See
Tr(ympour.)
TrusdeU, Charles, 1. 68.
Trusdel, David, 1. 76.
TrusdeU, Jesse, 1. 159, 203-
Truxton, Thomas, commander
of privateer Independence, 1.
443.
Tryon, Simeon, 1. 303 ; 11. 32, 35.
Tryon, governor William, ad-
dress to the inhabitants of New
York from, 1. 200; mentioned,
208, 220, 340; communicates the
British plan against New York,
333 ; bounty offered to torles by,
344; sends money to the pris-
oners in New York, 354; en-
deavors to engage pilots on the
Hudson river, 362; tries to en-
list men, 372; encourages the
counterfeiting of American
currency, 367 ; torles visit, 427 ;
ordera the inhabitants of New
York to take the oath of allegi-
ance to the king, 671; recom-
mends the invasion of New
Jersey, 677; mentioned, ii. 92;
amount due to, 133.
Tryon county, requested to send
delegates to Provincial Con-
gress, 1. 91; election of dele-
gates for Provincial Congress
from, 101, 190 ; names of persons
authorized to recruit in, 105;
i names of officers of the several
militia regiments in, 123, 124,
149 ; John Moore elected a dele-
gate to N. Y. Congress from, 142 ;
torles of, armed, 149; sheriff
White of. In confinement, 161 ;
petition of sheriff White of,
179; petition of the committee
of, 336 ; Indians threaten to cut
off settlements in, S75; two
companies of continentals in,
504; threatened by invasion,
507; general Schuyler ordered
to secui-e all cattle In, 511 ; mili-
tia from Fort Edward ordered
to, 523, 524 ; forts in, 524 ; Sir John
Johnson expected to Invade,
625; Oneldas pursue the torles,
who fly from, 629; complaint
against the committee of, 695;
John Winn, clerk of the com-
mittee of, 599 ; letter of the com-
mittee of, respecting militia
fines, 604 ; part of the militia of,
ordered to Tlconderoga, 629;
statement of the m£Oibers of,
respecting captain McKean's
company, 11. 19 ; militia officers
In, 28.
Tubbs, Adln, 1. 76.
INDEX.
479
Tucker, Daniel, i. 260.
Tucker, Isaac, 1. 15.
Tucker, Jamea, 1. 46, 48, 57.
Tucker, Jervis, 1. 497.
Tucker, Jonah, 1. 46, 3S4.
Tucker, LlMet, 1. 47.
Tucker, Reuben, 1. 15.
Tucker, Sleah, 1. 15,
Tucker, Thomas, 1. 129, 153.
Tucker, William, 1. 45.
Tuokerman, captain, 11. 179.
Tuder, captain Samuel, petition
of, 1. 91; mentioned, 143, '153;
commands the oldest N. Y.
artillery company, 168; John
Graham Instructs the men of,
229 ; letter of, to the president
of N. Y. convention, 550 ; letter
of, to the convention, 593; his
report on the continental frig-
ates, 635.
Tullow, Elizabeth, 1. 337.
Tumalek, Benjamin, 11. 141.
Turck, Ahasuerus, i. 316.
Turck, Cornelius, 1. 316.
Turck, Johannis, 1. 33, 81.
Turk, Abraham, 1. 31.
Turk, Benjamin, 1. 31. '
Turk, Cornellius A., 1. 9.
Turk, Hendrick, 1. 29.
Turk, Jacob, 1. 32.
Turkey Hole (Turkey Hoe) troops
to be stationed at, 1. 627; 11. 176.
Turkeys, price of, i. 671.
Turler, Cornelius, petitions for
pardon, 11. 162. (See Furler.)
rurm.an, John, 1. 270.
Turner, Daniel, i. 37.
Turner, Henry, i. 48.
Turner, Ichabud, 1. 172, 246.
Turner, James, i. 185.
Turner, Johannes, released from
the Fleet prison, 11. 189.
Turner, John, 1. 46, 48, 57, 129, 135,
311, 374, 385, 485.
Turner, Joseph, 1. 638 ; In JaU in
Kingston, 682; a prisoner, U. 62;
pardoned, 63.
Turner, Margery, 1. 87.
Turner, Samuel, i. 48, 385, 437; 11.
348.
Turner, William, 1. 48, 129, 385.
Turnure, Hendrek, 1. 224.
Turtle bay, king's stores sent to,
1.1.
Tustln, Benjamin, elected dele-
gate to N. T. Provincial Con-
gress, 1. 43; mentioned, 86, 105,
282 ; moneys disbursed for pris-
oners of war by, 11. 130.
Tutchell, John, 1. 150.
Tuthill, Azariah, 1. 49, 391.
TuthlU (Tuttle), Barnabas, 1. 49 ;
major In Holmes' regiment,
108, 117; of Soutbold, 390; dis-
missed the service at his own
request, 11. 11; mentioned, 41,
43.
Tuthill (Tuttle), Benjamin, 1. 14,
47, 61, 382, 396.
Tuthill, Christopher, 1. 49, 391; 11.
Tuthill (Tuttle), Daniel, 1. 14, 49,
60, 64, 271, 272, 391, 396, 439 ; 11. 195.
Tuthill, Francis, 1. 14, 500.
Tuthill, Henry, 1. 7, 64, 390.
Tuthill, Israel, i. 29.
Tuthill, James, 1. 13, 16, 61, 395.
Tuthill, Jeremiah, 1. 49, 151, 391.
Tuthill, Joel, 1. 14; 11. 352.
Tuthill (Tuttel), John, 1. 49, 61, 287,
288; 390, 391, 393, 396, 397, 409.
Tuthill, John W., 1. 15, 151.
Tuthill, Jonathan, 1. 14, 29, 49, 145,
391.
TuthlU, Joshua, i. 47, 388.
Tuthill, Mary, 1. 417.
Tuthill, Nathaniel, 1. 12, 62, 64.
Tuthill, Peter, 1. 49, 390.
TuthlU, Rufus, 1. 49, 390.
TuthiU, Samuel, 1. 14, 309, 395.
TuthlU, Thomas, 1. 15, 155.
Tuthlll,;wmiam, 1. 80, 151.
Tutho, Jonathan, 1. 56.
Tuttle, Benonl, 1. 99.
Tuttle, Gershom, 1. 99.
Tuttle, Jonathan, Jr., 1. 60.
Tuttle, Timothy, 1. 538. (See
Tolhill.)
Tyconderoga. (See Tieonderoga.)
Tygert, Hanyoost, 1. 125.
Tygert, Peter S., 1. 124.
Tygert, WiUiam, 1. 125.
Tylee, Nathaniel, i. 163.
Tyler, Bazaleel, Jr., 1. 207.
Tyler, James, 1. 129.
Tyler, Jonathan, 1. 434.
lyier, Joseph, 1. 99, 198.
Tyler, major, 11. 149.
Tyler, Shubal, 1. 75.
Tyler, William, 1. 474.
Tyley (Tyler), Jacob, a prisoner,
I. 373; school-master In New
York, examination of, 422.
Tylor, Charles, 1. 146.
TJ.
TJdall, Joseph, 1. 54, 405.
Udall, Thomas, 1. 54.
Udle, Nathaniel, 1. 51.
Uhl, Daniel, 1. 72, 142.
Ulster county, election of dele-
gates to N. Y. Provincial Con-
gress from, 1. 21, 23, 189 ; associa-
tors in, 24, 25, 27, 29, 33, 35, 36, 38j
troop of horse in, 33; officers of
minute men in, 38; warrants
to N. Y. continental officers
in, 106, 107; Johannes Snyder
appointed colonel of the 1st
battalion of militia In, 474;
amount paid to transport lead
to, 483; 200 men ordered to be
raised In, 489; militia of, or-
dered to Chester, 548; commit-
tee of, request a return of the
time that delegates served In
the New York Congress, 630 ; pe-
tition of commissioners of, 651 ;
list of prisoners in the jaU of,
II. 63; commissioners of seques-
tration in, ordered to deliver
up certain property to Catha-
rine Clopper, 66; commission-
ers to be appointed to explore
the lead mines In, 100; a com-
pany of State guards authorized
to be raised in, 118 ; Egbert Du-
mond sheriff of, 161 ; census of,
363; John Sleght sheriff of.
Ibid. (See JUilUia.)
Umans, Anthony, a tory, II. 166 ;
trial of, 180; sentenced to re-
ceive 100 lashes and to be im-
prisoned during the war, 181.
Umphrle, Thomas, 1. 81. (See
Sumfrei/.)
Umpstead, Ebenezer, 11. 141.
UnderhiU, Abraham, 1. 153.
UnderhUl, Adonljah, 1. 55, 405,
UnderhUl, Barton, 1. 158.
UnderhUl, Baruoh, 1. 217.
UnderhiU, Caleb, 1. 184, 217.
Underbill, Daniel, i. 184.
UnderhiU, Israel, 1. 122, 146.
UnderhiU, John, 1. 184, 217.
UnderhiU, Nathaniel, 1. 158, SU,
summoned before the commit-
tee on conspiracies, 369.
UnderhiU, Peter, 1. 183, 217.
UnderhiU, Preotus, 1. 217. (See
OncZerhiU.)
Underwood, Henry, 1. 85.
Undrel, Edwerd, 1. 83.
Unels, James, 1. 16.
Upham, John, 1. 173.
Upham, William, i. 99.
Upper Clove, mUltia officers of, 1.
145. .
Upthegrave, Isaac, 1. 6.
Upton, Thomas E., Mrs. Inglis
and other ladies conveyed to
New York in the sloop of, 1. 554.
Urie, Frederick, 1. 9.
Ustlce, David, 1. 270.
Usteck, Henry, 1. 259, 292.
Ule, Francis, 1. 124.
Utley, Asa, 1. 6.
Utt, Jacob, 1. 289.
Vache, John Francis, appointed
surgeon to the fourth N. Y.
Continentals, ii. 9.
VaU, Abraham, 1. 49, 391.
VaU, Asa, 1. 11.
VaU, Benjamin, 1. 393.
Vail, Daniel, 1. 49.
Vail, David, 1. 392.
Vail, EUsha, 1. 49, 60, 393.
VaU, Isaac, 1. 73, 142.
VaU, Israel, 1. 73.
Vail, Jeremiah, 1. 49, 390.
VaU (Vale), John, 1. 51, 60, 150, 151,
393, 572, 573.
VaU, Jonathan, 1. 64, 390.
VaU, Micah, 1. 52, 114.
VaU, Moses, 1. 52.
VaU, Obedlah, 1. 49, 60, 393.
Vail, Peter, 1. 63, 396.
VaU, Piatt, 1. 50, 277.
VaU, Stephen, t. 49, 390, 391.
VaU, Thomas, 1. 49, 391; 11. 195.
VaU, William, 1. 12.
Valck, Aaronhondt, 1. 30.
Valck, Johannis, Jr., 1. SO.
480
INDEX.
Valck, ■Wilhelm, 1. 30.
Valentine, , i. 663.
Valentine, Benjamin, 1. 135, 169.
Valentine, Jacaraiah, 1. 186, 215.
Valentine, Jacob, i. 135, 182.
Valentine, Jonah, i. 215.
Valentine, Jonas, i. 186.
Valentine, Joseph, 1. 271.
Valentine, Mathias, 1. 82.
Valentine, Obadiah, i. l&l, 217.
Valentine, Philip, i. 182.
Valentine, Richard, 1. 182, 217.
Valentine, Robert, 1. 184.
Valentine, William, 1. 183, 217 ; li.
859. (See ValirUine; Valentine.)
Valey, Myndert, i. 82.
Valintine, Isaac, 1. 135.
Valintine, Peter, 1. 135.
Valkenburgh, Christian, 1. 30, 270.
Valkenburgh, John, 1. 32.
Valkenburgh, Mr., recommended
for a commission, ii. 4. (See
Van Valkenburgh.)
Valleau, Peter F., 1. 79.
Van Aelen, Barent, i. 170.
Van Aelen, William, 1. 247. (See
Van Alen.)
Van Aelstyn, William, 11. 192.
(See Van Alstyn.)
Van Aernam, Isaac, 1. 323. ■
Van Aernam, Jacob, 1. 171, 246.
Van Aken, Abraham, i. 31.
Van Aken, Abraham Coreles, i. 6.
Vanaken, Abraham G., 1. 32, 177.
Van Aken, Benjamin, i. 30.
Van Aken, Elphas, i. 31.
Van Aken, Gideon, 1. 30.
Van Aken, Isaac, 1. 32.
Vanaken, Jacobus, 1. 6.
Van Aken, Jan, i. 31.
Vanaken, Jeremiah, 1. 81.
Van Aken, Marynus, i. 31,
Van Aken, Peter, 1. 30, 31.
Van Allen, Abraham, ii. 192.
Van Alen, Abraham A.,.l. 172.
Van Allen, Adam, ii. 192.
Van Alen, lieutenant-colonel
John, i. 172.
Van Alen, lieutenant John, In-
; formation against, i. 659; l3an-
ished from Albany, li. 364.
Van Alen, John E., a prisoner in
Albany jail, requests to be ad-
mitted to parole, li. 65.
Van Alen, Nancy, letter of. In
behalf of her husband, 11. 65.
Van Alen, Peter, 1. 72. (See Van
Aelen.)
Van Ales, John, ii. 189.
Van Alstyne, Abraham I., 1. 172.
Van Alstyn, Abraham P., recom-
mended to be appointed colo-
nel, 1. 584.
Van Alstyn, Alburtus, com-
mands the torles at the Heller-
berg, 1. 516.
Van Alstyn, Gose, 1. 101, 598, 597.
Van Alstyn, Jacob, 1. 172, 247.
Van Alstyn, Johannes J., 1. 172.
Van Alstyn, John M., recom-
mended to be appointed adju-
tant, 1. 684.
Van Alstyn, Martin, i. 597.
Van Alstyne, Martin C, i. 124.
Van Alstyne, Mr., i. 317; his evi-
dence In the case of Mr. Alsop,
318.
Van Alstine, Peter S., i. 65, 611,
613.
Van Alstyne, captain Philip, 1.
172; recommended to be ap-
pointed lieutenant-colonel, 584.
Van Alstyn, Rynler, 1. 171, 324.
{See Alstyn; Van Aelstyn.)
Vanandeu, Paul, 1. 136.
Van Antwerp, Daniel Q., i. 246.
Van Antwerp, lieutenant John,
ii. 50, 53, 164.
Van Antwerp, Lewis, 1. 324.
Van Antwerp, Nicholas, 1. 226.
Van Antwerp, Simon, 1. 291.
Van Antwerp, Wilhelmus, 1. 65,
324.
Van Arden, Ignatius, 1. 174.
Van Arden, Walter, 1. 224.
Vanarsdalen, Nicholas, 1. 182, 216.
Vanarsdalle, Abraham, 1. 271, 272.
Van Atten, Gysbert, a tory, U.
72, 73.
Van Atten, Jacobus, ii. 346.
Van Ausdoll, Isaac, 1. 271.
Vanbelt, Jacob, i. 52.
Vanbelt, John, i. 51.
Van Bent, Peter, i. 80.
Van Benthysen, Barent, i. 72.
Van Benthuysen, Jacob, 1. 72.
Van Benthuysen, Peter, i. 72.
Van Bergen, Anthony, i. 174;
colonel of 11th Albany regi-
ment, 537; il. 196,200.
Van Bergen, Henry, i. 65, 174.
Van Bergen, Martin G., i. 646.
Van Bergen, William, i. 324.
Van Beuren, Cornelius, i. 171, 246,
646.
Van Buren, doctor, 1. 299.
Van Beuren, Gerrit, i. 175.
Van Beuren, John, 1. 174.
Van Beuren, Matthew, i. 31.
Van Beuren, Martinus, 1. 246;
banished, 11. 364.
Van Beuren, Peter, 11. 192.
Van Beuren, Philip, 1. 30.
Van Buren, Tobias, i. 29, 189; elec-
tions for town officers held at
the house of, 609; mentioned,
614.
Van Beuren, Tobias D., recom-
mended to be appointed quar-
termaster, 1. 584.
Van Blarloom, James, 1. 29.
Van Blaricom, William, 1. 29.
Van Blercome, Henry, 1. 77.
Van Bosklrk. (See Boskirk.)
Van Braer, Thomas, 1. 84.
Vanbramer, Jacob, 1. 69,
Van Brockell, Mr., 1. 453; testi-
mony of, 451.
Van Brookler, Garret G., 1. 124.
Van Brunt, Adam, 1. 204.
Van Brunt, Adrian, 1. 202, 431.
Vanbrunt, Jacob, 1. 53, 330.
Van Brunt, Jost, 1. 186, 216.
Van Brunt, Nicholas, 1. 262.
Van Brunt, Rulef, 1. 85.
Van Brunt, Rutgert, 1. 261, 262.
Ver Bryok, Barnardus, 1. 263.
Van Bunschoten. (See Bunacha-
ten.)
Van Cleaf, Michael, i. 262.
Van Cleck, Bernard, 1. 468.
Van Cleef, WiUiam, 1. 30.
Vanoleft, John, 1. 10.
Vancleft, John, Jr., 1. 10.
Van Cleft, Garlt, 1. 7.
Van Cortlandt, Augustus, 1. 341.
Van Cortlandt, Frederick, 1. 64,
122, 123, 269, 574, 632, 663.
Van Cortlandt, Gilbert, 1. 158.
Van Cortlandt, James, deputy to
the Provincial Congress, 1. 64, 86.
Van Cortlandt, John, deputy to
N. Y. Prov. Cong., 1. 86, 180.
Van Cortlandt, Pierre, evinces
great zeal for the American
cause, 1. 21 ; colonel of the 3d
Westchester county regiment,
169; deputy to the N.Y. Provin-
cial Congress, 188 ; president of
the committee of safety, 212; 11.
132 ; letter of, to Robert Yates,
1. 530; letter of Comfort Sands
to, 534; president of N. Y. pro-
vincial convention, 636, 551 ;
vice-president, 537, 542, 582, 633 ;
Gerard Bancker informs, that
he designs to resign the office
of deputy treasurer, 593; let-
ters of John Henry to, 636, 640,
644; evidence of, U. 154; men-
tioned, 171.
Van Cortlandt, Philip, delegate
to the N. Y. provincial conven-
tion, 1. 21; to the Provincial
Congress, 64, 86; mentioned,
107; lieutenant-colonel, 108, 117;
colonel, 450; money paid to, 483;
recommends Ileut. Pendleton,
ii. 9 ; general McDougall's rec-
ommendation of, 15; recom-
mends officers, 26 ; col. of 2d N.
Y. continentals, 31; rank in
1775, 41, 42; colonel of the 4th
battalion, 51; president of
court-martial, 83, 85; commands
the 2d New York battalion,
345, 346, 351, 360; date of his com-
mission, 352.
Van Cortlandt & Piatt, Messrs.,
cash paid to, 1. 483.
Van Cot, Gabriel, 1. 210, 461.
Van Cots, Johannes, Jr., 1. 216.
Van Cott, John, 1. 184, 217.
Van Cott, Nicholas, i. 185, 217.
Van Cott, Tunis, i. 182, 217.
Van Cotts, James, 1. 461.
Van Cramer, Peter, 1. 84.
Vancura, captain, 11. 120, 126.
Van Dalsen, William, 1. 316.
Van Dalsln, Henry, 1. 500.
Van Dam, Anthony, at Deal, N.
J., 1. 432.
Van Dam, Nicholas, 1. 147, 452.
Van dar Vort, Jacob, wounded
and taken prisoner by the In-
dians, petitions for relief, 1. 621.
INDEX.
481
Van De Bogart, Jo^n, 1. 174.
Van debogert, Nlclas, i. 647.
V. D. Burgh, ensign Bartholo-
mew, H. 351.
Van De Burgli, Henry S., 1.77.
V. D. Burgh, Jacob, 1. 79.
Van De Burgh, John, i. 77.
Van De Burgh, Eichard, 1. 78.
(See Vandenburgh.)
Van de Linden, surgeon, li. 32.
Van De Mark, Cornelius, ii. 354.
Vandemark, Zaoh, 11. 346, 352.
Vandemerke, David, 1. 34.
Vandemerke, John, 1. 34, 268.
Van De Merck (Vandermerkcn),
Silvester, i. 33, 226 ; Joins a party
of tories, 11. 114 ; court-martial-
ed, 122; sentenced to behahged,
125; petitions for pardon, 162,
165.
Vandemerke, Solomon, 1. 34, 268.
Vandemerke, Thomas, Jr., 1. 34.
Van Demerk, Wllhelmus, 1. 122.
Vandemerken, Frederick, U. 186.
(See Van den Merck; Vander-
merken.)
Vandenberg, Benjamin, 1. 646.
Vandenbergh, colonel, i. 506; re-
turns disaffected men of his
regiment, 507.
Van Den Bergh, Cornelius G., 1.
323.
Van Den Bergh, Gerit C, 1. 65, 646.
Van Den Bergh, Gerrlt G., 1. 171,
246.
Van Den Bergh, Gerrlt T., 1. 171.
Van Denbergh, Henry, 1. 78 ; 1st
lieutenant, 11. 7, 30, 36, 50, 52, 351.
Vandenbergh, John, diseoyers
proceedings of the Hellebergh
tories, 1. 506 ; paid for his ser-
vices, 508; mentioned, 513; his
examination, 515.
Van Den Bergh, Richard, i. 174,
195.
Van Den Bergh, Wynant, i. 176.
Vandenbogert, Francis, i. 77.
Van Den Bogert, Jacobus, 1. 77.
Vandenbogert, Myndert, 1. 77.
Van den Bogh, Cornelius J., i. 65.
Van Denburgh, Henry, Jr., i. 78.
Van Denburgh, James, i. 140, 250;
lieutenant-colonel, 606 ; 11. 186.
Vandenburgh, Lucas, 1. 289.
Vandenham, Henry, 1. 290.
Van den Merck, Cornelius, 1. 226.
Van den Merck, John, 1. 226.
Van den Merck, Solomon, i. 226.
(See Vandermerke ; Vandermer-
kcn,)
Vanderbergh, Henry J., appoint-
ed ensign, ii. 5, 7 ; mentioned,
50, 53, 54.
Vanderbllt, ensign Aurt, 1. 84.
Vanderbilt, Derlck, 1. 7.
Vanderbilt, Jeremiah, 1. 262, 294.
Vanderbilt, Johannes, 1. 7, 431.
Vanderbilt, John, assooiator, 1. 7;
one of the committee of King's
county, 41; delegate to the N.
T. provincial convention, 42 ; to
the Provincial Congress, 86, 90 ;
Vol. n.— 61
mentioned, 407 ; Matthew Clark-
son writes for a commission to,
236 ; major, 561 ; cash paid to,
482.
Vanderbilt, lieutenant, 1. 464.
V. D. Bilt, Peter, 1. 294.
Vanderbogart, Takerves, i, 647.
Vanderburgh, Stephen, 1. 79.
Vanderburt, ensign John, ii. 54.
Van Der Cook, Michael, 1. 65, 324.
Vanderdunck, Daniel, i. 188.
Van Der Heyden, Henry, 1. 172.
Van Der Heyden, Jacob, 1. 247.
Vander Heyden, lieut. Nanning,
li. 34, 44, 45, 49 52.
Vander Hoef, Peter, I. 316.
Vanderhof, Cornelius, ii. 341.
Tanderhoof, Agnes, 1. 289.
Van Derhoof, Hendrick, i. 176.
Vanderkar, Aaron, 1. 659.
Vander linden, domine, i. 498.
Van der Linden, Peter, 1. 124.
Van Der Lyne, Nicholas, 1. 29.
Vander Merken, Abraham, 1. 37.
Vandermerkcn, Arle, 1. 26.
Vandermerken, Cornelius, i. 35.
Van Dermerken, Frederick, 1. 26,
27,33.
Vandei-merken, Jacob, 1. 26.
Vandermerken, Johan, i. 26.
Vandermerken, Petrus, i. 37.
Vandermerken, Sylvester, 1. 33.
i^QQVandemerke ; Vandenmerck.)
Van Der Poel, Andrles, i. 172.
Vanderpoel, lieutenant-colonel
Parent, i. 172; his removal de-
manded, 584 ; voted for as a
deputy, 609 ; protests against the
election at Kinderhook, 614 ;
banished, Ii. 364.
Vanderpoel, adjutant Isaac, i. 172 ;
his removal demanded, 584.
Van Der Pool, Jacobus, i. 171, 246.
Vandervort, John, i. 8.
Vander Voort, Michael, i. 8, 263.
Vandervort, Paul, 1. 8.
Vandervoort, Paulus M., 2d lieu-
tenant of minute nxen, i. 558.
Van Der Voort, Peter, 1. 10, 294.
Vandervoort, Powlas, i. 8, 9.
Vandervort, Baverant, i. 8.
Vanderwerken (Vandewarka),
Albert, 1. 175; recommended for
a commission, ii. 4, 16; lieuten-
ant, 28, 44 ; mentioned, 48.
Van Der Werken, John, 1. 175 ; il.
361.
Vanderzee, Albert, i. 247.
Vanderzee, Albert H., i. 171.
Vanderzee, Cornelius, i. 171, 246.
Van Deursen, Isaac, 1. 300, 315.
Van Deursen, John, 1. 23, 35, 36,
178, 219, 245. (See Van Duaer.)
Vandeursen, Peter, 1. 67.
Vandeusen, Matthew, 1. 70.
Van De Veer, Cornelius, 1. 262,
294, 431.
Van Deventer, Jacobus, 1. 41.
Vandevere, Mrs. 1. 451.
Van de "Water, Garret, i. 499.
V. D. Water, Jacobus, i. 468.
Vaudewater, Peter, i. 79.
Vandewater, Sarah, i. 291.
Vandlne, Donise, i. 40.
Van Dine, Douw, 1. 186, 217.
Van Dine, John, 1. 262, 294.
Van Dine, ■William, i. 40. (See.
Van Dyne.)
Van Dolsa, John, Jr., i. 187.
Vandolson, John, 1. 7.
Van Dusen, Abram, i. 315.
Van Dusen, John, Jr., 1. 294.
Vanduser, John, 1. 152.
Vandnzen, Charick, 1. 14.
Vanduzer, Christopher, 1. 14, 145,
257.
Vanduzer, Isaac, 1. 14, 15.
Vanduzer, Jacob, 1. 15, 17. (See
Van Deursen.)
Van Dyck, captain Abraham, 1.
143, 163, 223; a prisoner, II. 27.
Van Dyck, captain Cornelius, i.
106,323; li. 40,42; military char-
acter of, 1. 503; lleut.-colouel,
li. 9, 33 ; colonel, John Eisen-
lord captain in the regiment
of, 15; ofiScers recommended
by, 23; colonel of the draft
militia, 51; date of his com-
mission, 352 ; muster roll of hl5
company in the New York 1st
battalion, 356 ; mentioned, 360.
Van Dyck, Henry, banished from
Albany, ii. 364.
Van Dyck, John, i. 226.
Van Dyck, Mathlas, i. 181.
Van Dyck, Nicholas, i. 181.
Van Dyne. (See Van Dine.)
Van Emburgh, Josepli, II. 339.
Vanery, Anthoe, i. 69.
Van Etten, Abraham, i. 72.
Van Etten, Anthony, i. 6.
Van Etten, Arie, i. 32.
Van Etten, Benjamin, i. 72.
Van Etten, Cobus, i. 71.
Van Etten, Isaac, i. 71.
Van Etten, Jacob, i. 26, 30, 71, 72.
Van Etten, Jacobus B., i. 72.
Van Etten, Jacobus Jacob, i. 72.
Van Etten, Johannis, i. 30, 71.
Van Etten, John, i. 72; ii. 62, 63.
Van Etten, Levi, I. 6.
Van Etten, Matthew, i. 71.
Van Etten, Samuel, i. 124. (See
Van Atten.)
Van Everen, Benier, i. 124.
Van Flees, Daniel, I. 25.
Van FUet, Jacobus, I. 6.
Van Fradanburg, 'William, I. 182.
Van Gaasbeck, Abraham, I. 30.
Van Gaasbeck, Abraham 'W., i.
30.
Van Gaasbeck, Jacobus, i. 23, 29,
218.
Van Gaasbeck, John, 1. 31.
Van Gaasbeck, Laurence, i. 31.
Van Gaasbeck, Petrus, 1. 74; re-
commended to be appointed
captain, 488.
Van Gaasbeck, Thomas, i. 30.
Van Gaasbeck, 'WilHam, i. 31,
Van Gelder, Mathew, ii. 352.
Vangelder, James, ii. 341.
Van Gilder, Jacob, Ii. 301.
482
INDEX.
Vanhoesen, John, ii. 192.
Van Hoesen, Justus, 1. 173.
Van Hoesen, Rynler, 1. 45; peti-
tions to be discharged from Jail,
285 ; petition of, 293 ; In Jail, 299 ;
complains of his continued con-
finement, 306 ; in prison, 373, 425 ;
petitions to be admitted to his
parole, 475 ; allowance made to,
49S.
Van Hoevenbergh, Hendrlck, 1.
81, 140.
Van Hoevenborgh, R. 1. 81.
Van Hook, lieut. Arendt (Aaron),
1. 301 ; requests to be continued
In the army, ii. 24; mentioned,
46.
Van Hook, Isaac, i. 500.
Van Hooser, Garret, ii. 352.
Van Horn, Adam, i, 149.
Van Home, Augustus, bond of,
1.371.
Van Home, lieutenant David, ii.
40.
Van Home, John, i. 9.
Van Houtay, John, i. 263.
Van Houten, Charles R., i. 8.
Van Houten, Claas, i. 8.
Van Houten, Derick, 1. 7.
Van Houten, Garit, i. 9.
Vanhouten, Johannes, I. 5.
Van Houten, Elans, 1. 8.
Van Houten, Mr., a prisoner ex-
amined by, ii. 319.
Van Houten, Peter, i. 8.
Vanhouten, Roolif, i. 8, 228.
Van lioutin, Resolvet, 1. 8, 225.
Van houten, Resolvet J., i. 225.
Van Houten, Rosevelt Theunis-
son, i. 8.
Van Houten, Thunis, 1. 8.
Van Hovenburgh, John, 1. 81.
Van Hovenberg, lieut. Rudol-
phus, ii. 18, 60, 53, 164.
Vanhynlng, Abraham, i. 84.
Van Inwagin, Haramones, 1. 24.
Van Inaway, Cornelius, 1. 25.
Van Inaway, Jacob, i. 25.
Vaninwegen, Geradus, 1. 25.
Van Kamp, John, i. 69.
Van Keuren, Abraham, i. 23, 29,
32, 78.
Van Keuren, Cornelius M., 1. 30.
Van Keuren, Gerrit, 1. 29.
Vankeuren, Henry, 1. 255.
Van Keuren. Heskiab, i. 32.
Van Keuren, Johannis, 1. 32, 81.
Van Keuren, Johannis J., i. 30.
Van Keuren, Matthew, 1. 29, 30,
78,132; commissioned as ensign,
166; resigns, 244.
Van Keuren, Philip, 1. 30.
Van Keuren, Tobyes, 1. 81,
Van Kleeck, Baltis, i. 77.
Van Kleeck, Barrent A., 1. 83.
Van Kieeck, Jacobus, Jr., 1 77.
Van Kleeck, John, 1. 77, 270.
Van Kleeck, John L., 1. 79.
Van Kieeck, John T., 1. 77.
Van Kleeck, Lawrence, 1. 78.
Van Kleeck, Lawrence J., 1. 77.
Van Kleeck, Leonard, 1. 77.
Van Kleeck, Myndert. i. 77.
Van Kleeck, Pieter, 1. 78.
Van Kleeck, Peter B., 1. 77.
Van Kleeck, Peter P., 1. 77.
Van Kneure, Abraham, i. 21.
Vanleaw, John, 1. 181, 184, 216.
Vanleuvan, Isaac, 1. 67.
Van Leuven, Andries, i. 31.
Vanleuven, Benjamin, non-asso-
clator, 1. 07; and other tories
steal powder, ii. 193.
Van Leuven, Daniel, 1. 35, 226.
Van Leuven, Gysbert, I. 34.
Van Leuven, Johannes, 1. 35, 268.
Van Leuven, John, 1. 31, 34.
Van Leuven, Petrus, 1. 31, 34, 67,
226.
Van Lewen, Cornelius, 1. 81.
Van Loon, Hubartus, 1. 174.
Van Nauker, Peter, 1. 81.
Nan Ness, David, i. 80, 132, 173 ;
captain, ii. 34, 44, 48, 51.
Van Ness, John, i. 41, 16i, 172.
Van Ness, lieutenant John J., 11.
Ii. 44, 45.
Van Ness, colonel Peter, officers
of the regiment of, 1. 142 ; men-
tioned, 173, 248, 614 ; ordered to
march his regiment against the
insurgents at the Helleberg, 505,
507, 512, 515 : a part of his regi-
ment at Albany, 524.
Van Ness, WilUam, i. 173, 584 ; U.
192.
Van Netin, Joseph, Ii. 357. (See
Van EUen.)
Vannorsdali, Tunis, 1. 248. (See
Van Osdale.)
Van Nostrant, Aaron, 1. 183, 185,
216.
Van Nostrandt, Aaron H., 1. 183.
Van Nostrandt, Abraham, i. 216.
Van Nostrant, Albert, 1. 40, 182,
183, 216.
Van Nostrant, Cornelius, 1. 183.
Van Nostrant, George, i. 10, 84.
Van Nostrandt, J., 1. 217.
Van Nostrant, Jacob, i. 182.
Van Nostrant, John, 1. 140, 183, 217.
Van Nostrant, Martin, 1. 184.
Van Nostrant, Moses, i. 10.
Van Nostrant, William, 1. 184, 216.
Vannote, Joseph, 1. 14.
Van Oorstrant, Garet, i. 461.
Van Ordcn, , refuses to guide
tories to New York, 11. 76.
Van Orden, Albert, ii. 359.
Vanorden, Andrew, 1. 7, 228.
Van Orden, Gabriel, a tory pris-
oner at Hackinsack, 1. 498.
Vanorden, Jacob, 1. 7, 290.
Van Orden, John, 1. 05, 324.
Van Orden, Waiter, i. 8.
Vanosdale, Cornelius, 1. 85.
Vanote, Joseph, 11. 853.
Van Patten, Andrew, i. 170.
Van Patten, Arent N., i. 170.
Van Patten, John, 1. 170.
Van Patten, Simon F., 1. 170. (Sec
Van Petten.)
Van Pelt, John, petitions for the
release of his son, 1. 165.
Van Pelt, Joseph, i. 129.
Van Pelt, Petrus, 1. 42.
Van Pelt, Thomas, i. 129, 267.
Van Petten, Andries, Jr., I. 646.
(See Van Patten.)
Van Rensselaer, , captain in
14th Albany regiment, 1. 176.
Van Rensselaer, major Henry,
at Fort Constitution, 11. 20.
Van Rensselaer, Henry J„ i. 172,
324.
Van Rensselaer, Henry K., lieut.-
col. of the 6th Albany county
regiment, 1. 172, 247; recom-
mended for a commission In
the New York continentals, 11.
22, 47 ; serves on court-martial,
197, 200.
Van Rensselaer, captain James,
ii. 44, 45.
Van Rensselaer, Jeremiah, 1. 212,
323, 502; paymaster, ii. 9.
Van Rensselaer, major John, 1.
178; il. 197, 200; signs petitions,
1.646; 11.192.
Van Rensselaer,colonel Killiaen,
1. 171, 216, 324.
Van Rensselaer, Nicholas, milt-
tary character of, i. 504 ; men-
tioned, ii. 29; lieutenant, 33, 36,
38, 42, 48, 52; captain, muster
roll of his company, Ii. 359.
Van Rensselaer, Philip, ii. 14.
Van Rensselaer, Robert, delegate
to N. Y. Provincial Congress, 1.
65, 86, 111, 191; mentioned, 106;
colonel, 172; member of the
committee to superintend pris-
oners, 337; letter sent to, 509;
ordered to march against the
King's district tories, 530 ; can-
not be spared, 531 ; colonel, U.
47; commissioner from. New
York for the regulation of
prices, 55.
Van Ranst, Abraham, 1. 41, 42, 294.
Vanranst, Cornelius, 1. 267.
Van Santvoord, Cornelius, 1. 65 ;
requests commission of cap-
tain, ii. 25; captain in Van
Bchaack's, 44.
Van Santvoord, Cornelius, Jr.,
1. 647.
Van Santvoord, Zeger, i. 646.
Van Schaick, Antony, 1. 323.
Van Schaayck, Anthony L., 1. 31.
Van Sohaack, Cornelius, 1. 172,
609 ; protests against the elec-
tion at Kinderliook, 614.
Van Schaack, David, refuses to
take the oath of allegiance, 11.
333 ; banished from Albany, 364.
Van Schayeck, Garret, 1. 647.
Van Scliaick, Goose, appointed
colonel, 1. 117; mentioned, 249,
324 ; one of his soldiers sent as
a spy to the Hellebergh, 505;
sends some of his men against
the Hellebergers, 607; in com-
mand in Tryon county, 609;
recommended to command at
Fort Schuyler, 621 ; ordered to
INDEX.
483
Tryon county, 523 ; gen. Schuy-
ler Incloses letter from, 525 ; re-
ferred to as colonel, H. 5, 21, 29,
83, 33, 40, 42, 44, 45, 47, 51, 359, 860;
letter of, to Robert Yates, rec-
ommending various persona for
commissions, 23 ; commands
the 1st New York battalion, 348,
356, 357, 358 ; date of his commis-
sion, 352.
Van Schaack, Henry, i. 65; letter
of, to the Albany committee,
440 ; letter of, to the N. Y. con-
vention, 450; oftheKinderhook
committee, 611, 613; refuses to
take the oath of allegiance, ii.
333; banished from Albany, 364.
"Van Schaick, Jacob, 1. 171, 175.
Van Schaick, Peter, 1. 340 ; letter
of, to the New York convention
defining his political opinions,
606; elected member of the
Kinderhook committee, 609 ;
petition in behalf of, 646 ; ban-
ished, ii. 364. (See Van Sco}/c.)
Van Schoonhoven. (See ScJwon-
hoven.)
Van Scotts, Cornelius, 1. 461.
Van Scoyc, Isaac, 1. 55, 404.
Van Seys, James, 1. 31B.
Van Sickler, Cornelius, 1. 84.
Van Sickles, Daniel, 1. 8.
Van Slyck, llent. Cornelius, i.
106; ii. 40, 43; military reputa-
tion of, 1. 503.
Van Slyck, Cornelius A., 1. 323.
Van Slyck, Harmanus, i. 124.
Van Slyck, Martynus, 1. 176; Ii.
358.
Van Snell, John, ii. 357.
Van Stienbergh, Abraham, 1. 30.
Van Stienbergh, Abraham T.,
1. 30.
Van Steenbergh, Benjamin, 1. 31,
81, 133.
Van Steenburgh, Elias, 1. 175.
Van Steenburgh, John, i. 30, 72,
142, 478.
Van Steinburgh, Matthew, i. 21.
Van Stienburg, Hendricus, i. 31.
Van Stienbergh, Petrus, 1. 3D.
Van Stienbergh, Tobias, i. 30, 32.
(See Steenbergh.)
Vansyle, Cornelius, i. 228.
Vantassel, Cornelius, i. 179; evi-
dence of, in the case of colonel
Hamman, 430; mentioned, ii.
345.
Vantassel, Nicholas, i. 11.
Van Tassel, Peter, 1. 564, 632.
Vantessell, Henry, Jr., 1. 85.
Van Tile, Isaac, 1. 218.
Vantile, John, 1. 160.
Vantine, Francis, 1. 15
Vantine, John, i. 271.
Vantorne, John, 1. 315.
Van Tuile, Isaac, 1. 25.
Van Tuyle, Arthur, 1. 6.
Van Tuyle, John, i. 6. (See Van-
tile.)
Van Valkenbui'gh, Abraham, 1.
646.
Van Valkenburgh, Abraham I.,
1. 171.
Van Valkenburgh, Abraham J.,
1.246.
Van Valkenburgh, lleut. Bar-
tholomew, recommended as a
good officer, ii. 4; resigns his
commission, 5; mentioned as
lieutenant, 15, iS, 33, 48 ; desires
to be continued in the service,
21.
Van Valkenburgh, lieut. Bar. J.,
11. 356.
Van Valkenburgh, Israel P., 1.
172.
Van Valkenburgh, Johannls J.,
i. 173, 246.
Van Valkenburgh, Peter, 11. 192.
Van Valkenburgh, Peter J., 1. 172.
Van Valsen, James, i. 217.
Van Varck, Abraham, 1. 129, 267.
(See Varick.)
Van Veohten, Abraham, deposi-
tion of, respecting Vermont
rioters, ii. 364.
Van Veghten, Anthony, 1. 105 ; ii.
35; lieutenant, 40.
Van Vegliten, Cornelius, 1. 65, 175 ;
lieutenant-colonel, ii. 197.
Van Veghten, Dlrck, i. 176.
Van Veghten, Ephraim, i. 169.
Van Veghten, lieut. Henry, 1. 106 ;
ii. 40 ; inspector of election, 615.
Van Veghten, Jacob, 1. 174.
Van Veghten, Lucas, 1. 65 ; 11. 35 ;
major, 40.
Van Veghten, Philip, i. 324.
Van Veghten, Samuel, commis-
sioned 1. 108; captain, 174; de-
tailed on recruiting service, 504;
resigns his commission, ii. 5, 7 ;
referred to as captain, 34, 52; as
lieutenant, 41, 42; as ensign, 44.
Van Veghten, Teunis T., i. 170;
employed to purchase cattle for
the northern army, 502.
Van Veghten, lieutenant Tobias,
ii. 33, 44, 45, 48, 52.
Van Veghten, Volkert, i. 171, 646.
Van Velen, Gideon, 1. 141.
Van Velser, Daniel, 1. 217.
Van Vlack, Hendriek, 1. 84
Van Vlaeron, John, i. 84.
Van Viaren, Marinus J., i. 84.
Van Vleck, Abraham, i. 609.
Van Vleck (Van Vleet), Abra-
ham H., 1. 128; petition of, ISO ;
merchant of New York, sends
provisions to Nantucket, 209.
Van Vlerkin, Benjamin, 1. 468.
Van Vliet, Abraham, 1. 30.
Van Vliet, Arie, i. 31.
Van Vliet, Fradriok, i. 79.
Van Vliet, Garret, i. 79.
Van Vliet, Jan, 1. 32.
Van Vliet, Johannes, 1. 31.
Van Vliet, John, 1. 35, 226 ; taken
prisoner by tories and released,
11. 113; court-martialed, 120;
sentenced to be hanged, 125;
petitions for pardon, 162, 165.
Van Vliet, Peter, 1. 79.
Van Vliet, Teunis, 1. 37.
Van Vliet, TJerok, 1. 32.
Van Vest, John, 1. 646.
Van Vost, Abraham, 1. 647.
Van Vost, Christian, 11. 357.
Van Vranker, John, 1. 175.
Van Vranker, Maas, 1. 171, 175.
Van Vranker, Moses R., i. 246.
Van Vranker, Nicholas, 1. 175.
Van Vrisen, John, 1. 646.
Van Vunser, Philip, 1. 73.
Van Waert (Wert), Isaac, 1. 108;
lieutenant, il. 34, 36, 37, 38, 43, 49,
52. (See Van Wart.)
Van Wagenen, Abraham, i. 33.
Van Wagenen, Art, 1. 26, 35, 81.
Van Wagenen, Aart Johannes, i.
193.
Van Wagenen, Parent, i. 71, 81.
Van Wagenen, Benjamin, i. 27;
ii. 169.
Van Wagenen, Benjamin J., 1. 36.
Vaa Wagsnen, Cornelius, i. 27,
178, 274.
Van Wagenen, Garret, associator
of Ulster county, 1. 35, 36 ; asso-
ciator In Dutchess, 77; resigns
his commission, 420 ; served in
Canada, Ii. 29, 36, 38 ; lieutenant
in Dubois', 36; dropped from
the roll, 43.
Van Wagenen, Huybert, 1. 377.
Van Wagenen, Isaac, i. 31, 32.
Van Wagenen, Jacobus, 1. 26, 33 ;
ii. 169.
Van Wagenen, Jacob H., i. 36.
Van Wagenen, Jacob J., i. 35.
Van Wagenen, James, i. 35; re-
cruits for the British, ii. 122.
Van Wagenen Johannes, 1. 35, 36,
71, 81.
Van Wagenen, John, i. 27, 34, 227.
Van "Wagenen, Petrus, 1. 34, 35, 37 ;
11. 169.
Vanwagenen, Simeon, 1. 34.
Vanwagenen, Solomon, 1. 34.
Van Wagenen, Tunis [Gerrit],
ensign, reci*uiting, 11. 26; in 2d
N. Y. continentals, 49 ; rank in
1777, 53.
Van Wagener, Evert, 1. 81.
Van Wagener, Jacobus, 1, 23.
Van Wagener, John A., 1. 268.
Van Wagener, Peter, Jr., 1. 268.
(See Van Wagenen.)
Van Wart, Martiuus, evidence
of, in the case of colonel Ham-
man, 1. 430. (See Van Waert.)
Van Wert, Abraham, evidence
of, ii. 83.
Van Wick, Parent, 1. 183.
Van Wick, Eldert, 1. 185. (See
Van Wyck.)
Van "Wie, Abram, 1. 647,
Van Wie, Cornelius, 1. 647.
Van Wie, Gerit, 1. 617.
Van Wie, John, 1. 171, 647.
Van Wie, John A., i. 24o.
Van Wie, Peter, i. 171, 647.
Van Winckelen, Henry, 1. 315.
Van Winckle, P. John, 1. 120.
Van Winckle, John, 1. 233 ; 11, 46.
484
INDEX.
Van Woerdt, Henry, quarter-
master, 11. 33, 36, 42, 43, 45; en-
sign, 348.
Van Woerdt, John, 1. 170, 246.
Van Woerdt, Lewis, 1. 176.
Van Woert, Peter, 1. 175.
Van Wyck, Abraham, commis-
sioned, 1. 105 ; mentioned, 185 ;
captain, 234, 267, 426; deserters
from the company of, 468;
number of men tliat volunteer
to serve in the company of, 587 ;
In colonel McDougall's regi-
ment, ii. 40 ; petitions for a com-
mission, 46.
Van Wyck, Abraham A., 1. 143,
153, 302.
Van Wyoli, CorneUus, i. 73, 142,
181.
Van Wyck, Gilbert, 1. 184, 202, 235,
240, 341.
Van Wyck, Isaac, i. 141, 250; com-
plains of damage committed by
soldiers on his premises, 621.
Van Wyck, Mr., 1. .WO.
Van Wyck, quartermaster, ii, 35,
37.
Van Wyck, Richard, 1. 140.
Van wyck, Samuel, 1. 184, 216.
Van Wyck, Stephen, i. 41, 180.
Van Wyck, Thadens, i. 41.
Van Wyck, doctor Theodorus,
elected to N. Y. Provincial Con-
gress, 1. 180; mentioned, 182;
commissioner of sequestration,
U. 89, 117, 177.
Van Wyck, Thomas, 1. 182, 185, 217,
270,377.
Van Wyck, William, i. 140. (See
Van Wick.)
Van Zandt, , I. 223.
Van Zandt, Jacobus, delegate to
N. Y. Provincial Congress, 1. 86,
180; appointed to audit treas-
urer's accounts, 481, 482.
Van Zandt, James, 1. 153.
Van Zandt, Peter J., 11. 136.
Van Zandt, Peter P., 1. 162; ii. 81,
193.
Van Zandt, Tobias, 1. 129.
Van Zandt, captaiti Viner, return
of the company of, 1. 499; In
colonel Lasher's regiment, 11.
27.
Van Zandt, Wynant, lieutenant
In Lasher's, 1. 143; ordered to
arrest Nicholas Oonnery, 364.
Vanzandts & Keteltas, Messrs.,
1.255.
Vance, lieutenant George, 1. 251 ;
11.77.
Vardlll, parson, a ministerial
writer against America, i. 1.
Varian (Verrlan), James, 1. 64, 159.
Varlan, Richard, 1. 287; keeps the
Bull's head in New York, 327.
Varlck, Uulliam, 1. 137, 816, 441.
Varlck, captain Richard, 1. 105,
107, 301 ; ii. 29, 40, 42; lieutenant-
colonel, 197.
Varnall, John, a deserter, 11. 845.
Varneul, Joseph, 11. 839.
Varnold. (See Vemom.)
Varnom. (See Vernon.)
Vaughan, John, 11. 360.
Vaughan, Obadiah, 1. 172, 246;
lieutenant, 11. 25, 44.
VauUance, David, 1. 155.
Vawn, Benjamin, 1. 76.
Veal, Benjamin, 1. 161.
Veal, captain, of Swartwout's,
deserters from the company of,
1.468.
Veal, Isaac, i. 82.
Veal, Isaiah, i. 161, 265.
Veal, captain Michael, of Green
mountain boys, 1. 109; 11. 140.
Veal, Nehemlah, 1. 78.
Veal, price of, 1. 871.
Veale, Piatt, I. 231.
Veeder, Abraham, i. 124, 171, 246.
Veeder, captain Garret, on re-
cruiting service, 1. 504; resigns
his commission, Ii. 5, 7; men-
tioned, 34, 44, 45, 52.
Veeder, Gerrit N., 1. 170.
Veeder, Johannes H., 1. 646.
Veeder, John, 1. 646.
Veeder, Nicholas, 1. 170.
Veeder, Seymon Job's, 1. 646.
Veeder, Simon, 1. 646.
Veeder, Volkert, 1. 171, 246 ; mem-
ber of a committee to co-operate
with major-general Schuyler,
504; letter of, 512.
Veeling, CorneUus, 1. 175.
Velser, Daniel, 1. 186.
Velser, Jacob, i. 183.
Velser, Peter, i. 182.
Velser, William, 1. 183, 186.
Veltman, John, i. 13, 17.
Venice, John, i. 275; 11. 346.
Ver Brick, major Hendrlck V., 1.
211.
Verbryck, Barnardus, 1. 263.
Verbryck, ensign Hendrlck V., 1.
138, 188.
Verbryck, rev. Mr., minister at
Orangetown, i. 586.
Vergereau, Peter, 1. 301.
Vergoson, Mary, 1. 398. (See lir-
guaon.)
Verity, James, i. 184, 186, 215, 216.
Verity, Simmons, i. 182, 216.
Verity, William, 1. 183.
Vcrmilah, John, 1. 468.
Vermlllc, captain, 1. 49; his evi-
dence In the case of colonel
Hummon, 430.
Vermlliea, Abraham, 1. 123.
Vermlllle, WilUam, 1. 815.
Vermllya, Benjamin, 1. 158, 179.
Vermllyea, Frederick, 1. 123, 146.
Vermllyea, Isaac, 1. 158.
Vermllyea, Peter, 11. 353.
Vermllyer, David, 1. 84.
Vermllyer, Garrandus, 1. 84.
Vermont, papers relative to, 11.
138 ; proclamation for a day of
fasting and prayer In, 178;
Joseph Bowker, president of
the convention of, 179. (See
Dorset; New Hampshire Grants ;
ifcwState.)
Vermont rioters, deposition of
Abraham Van Veghten respect-
ing, 11. 364.
Vermyliea, Joshua, 1. 123.
Vernam, 'Thomas, a New York
liquor dealer, 1. 289.
Vernoey, Andries, 1. 26.
Vernoey, Cornelius, 1. 27.
Vernoey, Johannis, 1. 27.
Vernoey, Jonathan, 1. 26.
Vernoey, Nathan, 1. 26.
Vernoey, Petrus, 1. 26.
Vernoey, Wessel, 1. 26, 27.
Vemom (Vernon), Thomajs, peti-
tions for his release from jail, 1.
278, 295, 314; In prison, 292, 299,
373, 425; an infamous liar, 293; a
very wicked prisoner, 295; sev-
eral times on board the Duch-
ess of Gordon, 366.
Vernon, colonel, arrests David
Matthews, 1. 347.
Vernon, ensign John, resigns his
commission, il. 5, 7, 9, 46 ; refer-
red to, 33.
Vernor, John, quartermaster of
Saratoga regiment, 1. 175.
Verplank, John, 1. 246.
Verplanok, Philip, 1. 85.
Verplanck, Samuel, i. 86.
Verplanck's point, king's troops
land at, 1. 334.
Verry, James, 1. 239.
Vervalen, Jacob, 1. 315.
Victory, sloop, bill of lading of, 1.
130.
Viel, John, I. 496.
Viele, Arnout, confession of, 11.
190 ; petitions for a reprieve, 191 ;
certificate in favor of, 192; peti-
tion rejected, ibid. ; swears to-
rles, 193; trial of, 198; sentenced
to death, 201.
Viele, Cornells, 1. 32, 87, 79.
Viele, Gerret, ii. 192.
Viele, PhUip G., ii. 192.
Viele, PhlUipus, 1. 30; U. 191.
Vlelen, Jacob, 1. 647.
Vieley, Baultls, 1. 82.
Vieley, ensign Barent, 1. 83,
Viely, Peter, 1. 37.
Vlllie, Cornelius, 11. 192.
Villir, Cornelius, 1. 87.
Vincent, Charles, 1. 82, 141.
Vincent, Jeremiah, 1. 175.
Vincent, Joseph, 11. 853.
Vincent, captain Michael, 1. 83,
142; refuses to call out his com-
pany, 141.
Vincent, Philip, 1. 73.
Vincent, Richerd, 1. S3.
Vlnhagen, John, 1. 246.
Vinson, Charles, 1. 84.
Vinson, John, 1. 73.
Virginia, trade of, to be restricted,
1. 1; about to establish a con-
stitutional government, 304 ;
troops of, called Irish rebel ras-
cals, 677; commissioners for the
regulation of prices ftom, 11. 56.
Vlsoher, Bastlaen, 1. 323, 646.
Vlscher, Bastlaen T., 1. 65.
INDEX.
485
VlssoUer, Heut. - colonel John,
services of, 11. 21, 22; major, 31;
captain, 37 ; In colonel Nichol-
Bon's regiment, 44.
Visscher, Matthew, 1. 170, 172, 173,
174, 175, 176, 1T7, 191, 303; secre-
tary of the Albany committee,
304; recommended for the
office of clerk of the county of
Albany, 324; secretary of Al-
bany committee, 603, 636 ; men-
tioned, il. 72 ; commissioner for
detecting conspiracies, 11. 333.
Visscher, Nanning, 1. 175.
Visscher, Nannlng H., 1. 617.
Vitita, John, 1. 182.
Volant, Zaohariah, 1. 174.
Volentine, Ananias, i. 28.
Volentine, Nathan, 1. 51.
Volentine, Richard, 1. 51. (See
Valentine.)
Volger, Cornelius V. B., 1. 647.
Vollandt, Wilhelm, 1. 32.
Volts, Jacob, 1. 125.
Volts, Peter, i. 125.
Vonck, Peter, quartermaster, 11.
50, 158. (See Vunck.)
Voorhees, Adrian, i. 41.
Voorhees, Daniel, 1. 5.
Voorhees, BUas Van, i. 83.
Vorhees, Jacob, 1. 3, 270.
Vorhese, Jeremiah, i. 9.
Voorhis, Johannis, 1. 83.
Vorhese, Stephen, 1. 9, 77.
Vorhles, John, 1. 7, 186, 246.
Vorhese, Jost, 1. 7.
Vos, Cornelius, tories meet at the
house of, 11. 199.
Vosburgh, Abram, i. 173.
Vossburgh, Abram I. S., ii. 192.
Vosburgh, Cornelius, 1, 609; 11.
190.
Vossburgh, Evert, i. 80, 172 ; bond
of, 11. 189.
Vosburgh, captain [Herman], or-
dered to recruit, 1. 504.
Vosburgh, ensign Herman, 11. 44
Vossburgh, Isaac, 1. 173 ; 11. 192.
Vossbergh, Jacob, L 174, 177.
Vosbergh, Martin, i. 80.
Vossburgh, Peter, 1. 65, 247, 611,
613 ; banished, 11. 364.
Vosburgh, Peter S., 1st lieuten-
ant, IL 44.
Vose, sergeant Amoriah, 11. 337.
Voss, major, 11. 153, 155, 156, 157,
158.
Vradenburgh, Benjamin V., Jr.,
1.71.
Vradenburgh, Jacobus, 1. 72.
Vradenburgh, Jacobus, Jr., 1. 72.
Vradenburgh, Peter, 11. 358.
Vradenburgh, Fetrus V., Jr., 1. 82.
Vredenburgh, Henry Van, i. 81.
Vredenburgh, Jacob, 1. 71; peti-
tion of, 109.
Vredenbergh, John, 1. 224; ap-
plies for a commission In the
N. Y. continentals, 253 ; lieuten-
ant, 11. 12, 27, 46, 47.
Vredenbergh, John W., 1. 259.
Vredenburgh, Mattlce, i. 315.
Vredeuburg, "Wilhelmus Van, 1.
81.
Vrooman, Adam S., 1. 647.
Vrooman, Anthony, 1. 247.
Vrooman, Cornelius, 1. 646.
Vrooman, Jacob S., i. 646.
Vrooman, John B., i. 170.
Vrooman, Peter, 1. 65, 176; li. 35;
colonel, 196, 200.
Vrooman, Peter B., 1. 105.
-w.
Wachman, Zacharias, 1. 81.
Waddams, Ichabod, 1. 98.
Waddell, alderman, 1. 325.
Waddell, Robert, 1. 77; 11. 352.
Wade, Benjamin, 1. 412.
Wade, Edward, 1. 66.
Wade, Ebenezer, 1. 395.
Wade, Salmon, i. 66.
Wadiok, Mary, 1. 291.
Wadkins, John, ii. 141.
Wadleigh, Theophilus, 1. 67.
Waerner, Henry, 1. 523.'
Wagenar, George, 1. 171, 246.
Wagent, John, i. 16,
Wagent, Tobias, 1. 16.
Wager, James, 1. 79.
Wages, of shipwrights and join-
ers, 1. 616; of carpenters, 635; of
a yoke of oxen, 654.
Waggon, John, 1. 16.
Waggoner, Micajah, arrested, 11.
75; a tory, 76; visits New York,
79.
Waggoner, Peter, i. 124.
Waglum, Abram, i. 274.
Wagor, Bastian, i. 72.
Wagor, Powlis, 1. 72.
Wagrant, John, 1. 439.
Waight, Oliver, 1. 175.
Wait, , a reputed tory, 1. 526.
Wait, captain Benjamin, 11. 141,
143 ; affidavit of, 145.
Walt, Christopher, 1. 73.
Wait, John, exchanged, 11. 364,
Wait, major, ii. 153.
Waite, Bernard Bond, 1. 284.
Walbrldge, Asa, oath of alle-
giance of, 11. 164.
Walbrin, John, 1. 135.
Waloot, colonel, extract of a let-
ter from governor Trumbull to,
1. 476.
Waldeckers, prisoners, are will-
ing to remain with the Ameri-
cans, i. 532.
Waldegrove, George, 1. 316.
Waldorph, Hendriok, Jr., 1. 81."
Waldorp, Stoffle, 1. 80.
Waldrom, WilUam, 1. 72, 81.
Waldron, Adolph, 1. 147, 294.
Waldron, Edward, 1. 10.
Waldron, Garret, i. 315.
Waldron, Jacob, 1. 9, 10.
Waldron, John, i. 224; 11. 46; lieu-
tenant, 339.
Waldron, Peter G., 1. 315.
Waldron, Samuel, 1. 40, 181.
Walker, , 1. SO.
Walker, Benjamin, applies for a
commission in the N^. Y. conti-
nentals, 1. 243; 11. 46; commis-
sioned as lieutenant, i. 302 ; cap-
tain (in Livingston's regiment),
evidence of, 688 ; mentioned,
li. 5, 9 ; applies for clothing for
his men, 6; recommended for
promotion, 16, 30; In the 4th
battalion, 35, 50 ; rank in 1776,
51; Judge advocate, 83, 85, 179;
satisfied with his rank, 164.
Walker, Daniel, 1. 488.
Walker, Israel, 11. 346.
Walker, Jeyman, 1. 99.
Walker, John, 1. 32, 287, 292.
Walker, Thomas, i. 99.
Walkill, delegates from, 1. 21;
committee oi; 24, 189; officers of
minute men in, 38; militia
officers of, 144, 161, 164, 193;
tories in, 361; William Wilkin
chairman of the committee of,
475; mentioned, 11. 67; census
of, 363.
Wall, Isaac, 11. 350.
Wall, Mrs., i. 583.
Wallace, Alexander, resident of
Jamaica, 1. 346, 347; petitions
for leave to go to New York, 544 ;
letter of, from New York, 575;
report on, 576 ; allowed to go to
New York, 591.
Wallace (Wallis), captain, burns
Jacob Halsted's house in Orange
county, i. 413 ; mentioned, 669.
Wallace, Daniel, 11. 357.
Wallace, Henry, 1. 72.
Wallace, Hugh, a tory, 1. 202;
military supplies sent to the
store of, 293; suspected, 340.; re-
ports the plans of the enemy,
350 ; his papers buried in a vault
at New York, 545; report on the
case of, 576; affidavit against,
669.
Wallace, Hugh, Jr., 1. S75.
Wallace, Mrs. Hugh,!. 675; loses
all her plate, 575, 576.
Wallace, Jacob, Joins the minis-
terial army, 1. 547.
Wallace, John, 1. 7.
Wallace, Samuel, joins the min-
isterial army, 1. 547.
Wallace, William, 1. 72 ; clerk to
colonel Bayley, 642; charges
against, U. 64.
Walling, Daniel, i. 25.
Wallis, John, 1. 25, 248.
Wallsier, Christian, li. 358.
Wallworth, Benjamin, 1. IL
Wallworth, William, 1. 10.
Walron, Johannis, 1. 37.
Walsh, William, 1. 283.
Walter, Adam, 11. 361.
Walter, Christian, ii. 361.
Walter, Jacob, 11. 356.
Walter, John, 1. 129, 315. .
Walter, Martin, ii. 356.
Walters, Henry, 1. 215, 461.
Walters, James, I. 217.
Walton, Abraham, 1. 4.
Walton, Gterard, 1. 340,
Walton, Jacob, 1. 340.
486
INDEX.
Walton, Joshua, i. 204.
Walton, Mr., i. 2(37.
Walton, Williara, 1. 4, 255, 2B7; at
Deal, N. J., 432.
Walwork, Isaac, 1. 80.
Wanamaker, Coenrad, 1. 10.
Wanamaker, Henry, 1. 10.
Wanamaker, Peter, 1. 10.
Wandall, Adam, 11. 338.
Wandle, Jacob, li. 77.
Wandle, John, i. 18.
Wands, Stephined, 1. 55.
Wanser, Abraham, 1. 185.
Wanser, Benjamin, 1. 461.
Wanser, Henry, 1. 185.
Wansor, William, 1. 4G1.
War, the board of, request a re-
turn of prisoners, 1. 441.
Ward, Abigail, 1. 399.
Ward, Benjamin, 1. 485.
Ward, Daniel, i. 9, 85.
Ward, Edmund, a Westcnester
tory, i. 188 ; a prisoner, 455
Ward, Ezekail, 1. 8.
Ward, Hezekiah, i. 135.
Ward, Ichabod, i. 152.
Ward, Jacob, 1. 85.
Ward, Jeremiah, i. 18.
Ward, James, i. 85.
Ward, John, 1. 485; ii. ,358.
Ward, Josia, i. 18; 11. 352.
Ward, major, ii. 153.
Ward, Samuel, 1. 468.
Ward, Stephen, elected to N. Y.
Provincial Congress, 1. 21, 64;
signs the association, 86 ; dep-
uty from Westchester CO., 188;
appointed to co-operate with
col. Malcom's expedition, 564,
565; troops ordered to be posted
near the house of, 623, 627; the
torles more audacious since the
defeat of the Americans near
the residence of, ii. 65.
Ward, William, i. 18, 155, 399.
Warden, Joseph, resorts to gene-
ral Howe's camp, i. 432.
Warden, Gilbert, i. 136.
Wardsworth, colonel, 1. 620.
Ware, Christian, 11. 190; swears
torles, 193, 194.
Waring, James, 1. 28.
Waring, Solomon, 1. 28.
Warmoth, Christian, ii. 357.
Warmwood, Matthew, 1. 105;
lieutenant, 11. 35, 40.
Warnal, Peter, 1. 217.
Warne, William, i. 5.
Warner, Abram, 1. 315.
Warner, Daniel, 1. 389.
Warner, Ellphalet, 1. 63, 395.
Warner, George, i. 316.
Warner, Hezekiah, 1. 5.
Warner, captain John, of New
York, 1. 129 ; in the 3d New York
city regiment, 163.
Warner, lleut. John, of Yonkers,
1. 122, 123, 146, 158; elected cap-
tain, 269.
Warner, John, lleut. in 2d Rens-
selaerwyck regiment, 1. 171; In
3d Albany co. regiment, 246.
Warner, Joslah, 1. 177.
Warner, , lieutenant in Lash-
er's regiment, li. 27.
Warner, Mattice, 1. 315.
Warner, Mr., 11. »7.
Warner, Richard, 1. 77, 270.
Warner, Seth, 1. 109, 113, 155;
colonel, ii. 360.
Warner, Simeon, Information
against, i. 526; mentioned, 630.
Warner, Thomas, 1. 228, 260, 288,
315; lieutenant, il. 12, 49, 53.
Warner, William, 1. 122, 123, 177.
Warniok, John, i. 135.
Warrants, recruiting, names of
persons to whom issued, 105;
for the 1st N. Y. continentals,
301 ; for the 2d N. Y. continen-
tals, 302; to arrest Jonathan
Baker and Stephen Fountain,
332; against dangerous persons,
form of, 342; for the arrest of
David Matthews, 347; against
Peter McLean, 651; against
James Matthews and others,
352; to arrest Nicholas Con-
nery, 364.
Warren, Christopher, examina-
tion of, ii. 119.
Warren, Gideon, 1. 114.
Warren, James, 1. 115.
Warren, Stephen, 1. 69.
Warren, William, i. 29.
Warriner, Samuel, il. 150, 151.
Warwick, militia officers of, 1.
144, 231, 251; tories captured in
the mountains of, ii. 78.
Wash, Johannis, i. 25.
Washbon, Daniel, i. 70.
Washbourn, Isaac, 1. 84, 141; ii.
350.
Washburn, Joel, 1. 69.
Washington, colonel, 1. 641.
Washington, George, at Rox-
bury, i. 99 ; Philip Bhinelander,
a prisoner, requests a letter in
his behalf from the N. Y. Pro-
vincial Congress to, 120; Phillip
Henning going to see, 168; letter
of, to colonel McDougall, 212;
letter of Messrs. Harris & Met-
calf to, 293 ; Mrs. Provoost re-
quests the aid of the committee
of safety in procuring the re-
lease of her son through the in-
fluence of, 301 ; letter of ensign
Clayes to, 305; orders certain
persons to be conflned in jail in
New York, 319; informed of the
imprisonment of two soldiers
for passing counterfeit money,
324; theappointmentofb.irrack
master belongs to, 327; trans-
mits information respecting to-
rles to the N. Y. Provincial
Congress, 338 ; requested to dis-
arm tories In Queens co., 839;
requested to have David Mat-
thews arrested, 347; a tory ac-
cuses him of being In the con-
spiracy, 373; communicates In
general orders the repulse of
the British at Charleston, 8. C,
434; transmits letter of gov.
Josiah Martin to New York
convention, 457; about to order
troops to the north, 402; con-
vention transmits Information
respecting major Rogers and
other tories to, 465; cash re-
ceived from, 482; entreats that
supplies be sent to the army at
White Plains, 515; demands
supplies for the army, 531 : reso-
lutions of the N. Y. committee
of safety transmitted to, 532;
orders the arrest of Frederick
Philips, 540; orders the arrest
of Miles Sherbrook, 545; com-
mands the American army at
New York, 543 ; orders arrest of
Alexander Wallace, 544; N. Y.
convention alarmed at not re-
ceiving intelligence from, 547;
armies of Lee and Gates to Join,
550 ; letter of the N. Y. conven-
tion to, 555 ; application of Mrs.
Inglis referred to, 557; recom-
mends temporary calUngout of
the militia, 561 ; urges the se-
curing the passes in the High-
lands, 573; letter of N. Y. com-
mittee of safety to, 574 ; orders
the arrest of Hugh Wallace, 576 ;
requested not to remove gen.
Heath from the Highlands, 579 ;
requested to detach a guard to
convey prisoners to New Hamp-
shire, 581; letter to, 582; cap-
tures 919 drunken Hessians at
Trenton, 583; requests that
clothing sent from N. England
be forwarded to his army, 592 ;
issues a proclamation calling
on all suspected persons to ap-
ply; for examination of their
cases, 602; troops under general
Heath ordered to join, 623, 641 ;
extract of a letter to gen. Heath
from, 625, 626; in great want of
arms and ammunition, 636;
several prisoners express their
readiness to comply with the
terms of the proclamation of,
637; letter of, to gen. Clinton,
639; Informs congress that the
enemy at Brunswick is consid-
erably reenforced, 640 ; empow-
ered to take such things as the
army may want, 619; James
Robinson requests to have the
benefit of the proclamation of,
653; informed that the N. Y.
convention has advanced part
of the bounty of the New York
troops, 660; application that
Malcom Morrison may be per-
mitted to take the beneflt of the
proclamation of, 667; Hugh
Wallace reports that the army
of, win soon be dispersed, COD;
treasurer Lott's brother in the
service under, 670; his procla-
mation no secret In Now York,
INDEX.
487
671; appoints Robert Provost
paymaster, 11. 5; recommends
lleut.-colonel Regnler, 9; rec-
ommends Henry Q. Livingston,
15; dismisses capt. Pearce, 39;
additional regiments officered
by, 70; one Cosman in service
with, 79; orders tlie public
stores to be removed from Fish-
lilll and PeeksklU, 89; plan of
the British to detain him in
New Jersey , 114 ; posts troops at
Hacltlnsaok, 176 ; letter of the
New York convention to, ibid. ;
Seneca Indians visit, 195; re-
turns sent to, 337, 338, 339, 340,
341.
Washington's guards, efforts
made to seduce soldiers belong-
ing to, 1. 345; tories boast that
they can enlist anumber of, 354 ;
one of the, offers to serve the
king, 355; a sergeant of, admin-
isters oaths of secrecy to tories,
356; a flfer of, enlists In the
king's service, 358 ; some of the,
imprisoned for counterfeiting,
367.
"Wasp, American ship, retakes
vessels from, the British in the
Delaware river, i. 304.
Wasson, Thomas, L 170.
Waterbery, Daniel, 1. 254, 619.
Waterbury, Samuel, 1. 619.
"Waterman, Asa, i. 176.
"Waterman, Elijah, i. 469.
"Waterman, Elisha, ii. 142.
"Waterman, Flavins, 1. 28.
Waterman, James, ii. 142.
Waterman, John, i. 78.
Waterman, Oliver, i. 82.
Waters, Benjamin, 1. 183, 217.
Waters, David, i. 76.
Waters, Henry, 1. 183.
Waters, James, i. 184.
Waters, John, i. 181, 184, 217.
Waters, Nathaniel, i. 38.
Waters, Samuel, 1. 75, 136, 478.
Waterson, Hugh, ii. 338.
Wathan, , Jr., i. 272.
Watkey, Mr., money advanced
to, i. 534.
Watklns, David, elected to N. Y.
Provincial Congress, i. 66.
Watklns, Hezekiah, i. 5, 309.
Watkins, James, i. 99.
Watklns, captain John, 1. 264,
616.
Watkins, John W., applies for a
commission, 1. 236.
Watkins, Mary, i. 289.
Watkins, Samuel, i. 161.
Watson, Abraham, 1. 162, 216.
Watson, Jacob, i. 118, 267, 377; a
tory, case of, 555; property of,
ordered seized, 556, 557.
Watson, John, i. 83.
Watson, John W., 11. 46.
Watson, William, 1. 162, 243, 284.
Watt, Stephen, captain In the
royal emigrants, 1. 671.
Wattes, Andrew, 1. 78.
Watts, George, 1. 183 ; committed
to prison, 319, 373, 425.
Watts, John, 1. 184, 292.
Watts, John, Jr., 1. 341; wears a
British cockade, 671.
Watts, Mr., to be lieutenant-gov-
ernor of New York, 1. 1.
Watts, Simeon, 1. 186.
Waugh, Isaac, endeavors to en-
list men for the king's service,
1. 361, 362.
Waugh, James, 1. 18.
Waugh, Robert, i. 19.
Wantage, militia oflloers of, i. 144.
Wawayanda, militia officers of,
1. 144.
Way, Daniel, i. 82.
Way, Elezer, i. 61, 392.
Way, Francis, Jr., i. 140, 141.
Way, James, i. 40, 140, 141.
Way, James F., 1. 84.
Way, John, i. 37, 40, 181.
Wayland, Matthew, ii. 357.
Wayne, captain Anthony, letter
of, to general Schuyler, 1. 833.
Waynman, John, 1. 235.
Waynman, William, 1. 202, 240.
Wayrin, Newman, i. 115.
Wead, Jehoel, i. 57. (See Weed.)
Weare, M., chairman of New
Hampshire committee of safety,
i. 424.
Wearing, Amos, i. 619.
Wearing, Benjamin, i. 619.
Weatherhead, John, 1. 340.
Weathersfleld, associators In, 1.
99.
Weaver, Adam, ii. 349, 356.
Weaver, Edward, i. 73; ensign,
574 ; ii. 5, 7, 50, 53.
Weaver, Henry, 1. 67, 271.
Weaver, Jacob, i. 37, 67, 127;
charges against, 595, 596 ; death
of, 598.
Weaver, Johannis, 1. 32.
Weaver, John, i. 10, 67, 72, 81.
Weaver, Michael, i. 37.
Weaver, Micher, i, 316.
Weaver, Peter, i. 68; ii. 73.
Weaver, Peter Ja., 1. 125.
Weaver, Wanant, i. 75.
Weaver, William, i. 37, 38.
Webb, , 1. 212; a New York
tory, 372.
Webb, colonel, his men plunder
inhabitants of Westchester co.,
1. 538; mentioned, ii. 360.
Webb, Ebenezer, i. 61, 62, 395.
Webb, James, 1. 388.
Webb, John, ii. 345.
Webb, Joseph, i. 98.
Webb, Joshua, ii. 149.
Webb, Joslah, i. 76.
Webb, Nathaniel, i. 34.
Webb, Orange, j. 49, 392.
Webb, Samuel, i. 85, 144.
Webb, Thomas, 1. 387.
Webb, William, i. 49, 392.
Webbers, John, 1. 267.
Webster, Aaron, i. 90.
Webster, Alexander, i. 66, 148, 222,
573 ; elected deputy from Char-
lotte county, 305, 306; bounty
money paid to, 483.
Webster, Daniel, i. 70.
Webster, Ephraim, i. 469.
Webster, James, & Co., deliver
a quantity of saltpeter, ii, 07;
petition for the exemption of
their men from military duty,
ibid.
Wedayman, John, 1. 513, 523.
Wederwaks, Abraham, i. 71.
Wederwaks, Henry, 1. 71.
Wederwax, William, ii. 348.
Weeb, Ebenezor, 1. 115.
Weeb, John, i. 84. .
Weed, Abijah, i. 115.
Weed, Gilbert, i. 618.
Weed, Jehiel, 1. 46, 57, 331, 386.
Weed, John, 1. 18, 500.
Weed, Nathaniel, 1. 18. (Sea
Wead.)
Weeger, Jacob, 1. 172, 247.
Weekham, Thomas, i. 244.
Weeks, Andrew, i. 77.
Weeks, Berard, i. 315.
Weeks, David, 11. 142.
Weekes, Edmund, i. 186, 217.
Weeks, George, i. 184, 186, 202, 215,
217.
Weeks, Gilbert, i. 15, 158.
Weeks, Hinry, i. 83.
Weeks, Isaac, i. 183.
Weeks, James, 1. 182, 251 ; receipt
of, 544.
Weeks, John, 1. 129, 182, 185, 216,
217.
Weeks, Jonathan, 1. 115, 818, 619.
Weekes, Joseph, 1. 217.
Weekes, Michael, i. 185, 217.
Weeks, Nathaniel, i. 141, 619; ii.
84 ; petitions to be exchanged,
361; granted, ibid.
Weeks, Penn, 1. 184, 217.
Weeks, Richard, 1. 40.
Weeks, Samuel, 1. 217.
Weeks, Seaman, i. 186; regrets
having voted against the elec-
tion of provincial delegates in
Queens co., 213.
Weeks, Stephen, I. 84, 141, 619.
Weeks, Townsend, votes agaliLst
election of delegates, i. 184;
signs declaration of Queens
county, 217; a damned rascal
and the greatest tory, 373 ; peti-
tions to be released from jail,
421.
Weemire, Frederick, 11. 301.
Weer, Zacharlas, i. 82.
Wees, John, exchanged, Ii, 364.
Weest, John, i. 497.
Weir, Wm'iam, 1. 18.
Weisenfels, ensign Charles F., ii.
31, 39, 44, 53 ; Ueutenant, 34, 49,
346.
Weisenfels, captain Frederick,
1. 105; lieutenant-colonel of Mc-
Dougall's regiment, 633; ii. 4;
recommends Mr. Graham for
ensigncy, 10 ; capt. Copp serves
under, 16; regiments in which
he served, 31, 34, 38, 39 ; served in
488
INDEX.
Canada, S7; rank in 1775, 42;
reports the return of ensign
Bnshfleld to the army after
joining the enemy, 50; In Ritz-
ema's battalion, 51; on court-
martial, 83, 85, 153, 155, 157, 158,
179; mentioned, 351 ; date of his
commission, 352; in command
of the 4th N. Y. regiment, 360.
■Weissenfels, George, li. 846.
Welch, Abraham, i. 257.
Welch, James, i. 30 ; ii. 360.
Welch, John, i. 248; lieutenant,
11. 35, 44, 49, 52.
Welch, Luke,.!. 275.
Welch, Thomas, 1. 31. (See Walsh;
Welsh.)
Welcr, George, a party of tories
attacked in the house of, i. 581.
Well, , i. 632.
Well, Charles, 1. 85.
Wellding, David, i. 391.
Welldlng, Jonathan, 1. 417.
Wellding, Michael, i. 77.
Welling, Bicbard, i. 144.
Welling, William, i. 185.
Wells, Abner, i. 64, 388.
Wells, Benjamin, t. 61, 62, 71, 388,
448.
Wells, captain, i. 61.
Wells, Cornelius, i. 30, 68; peti-
tions for his discharge, i. 496.
Wells, Cravet, i. 64, 390; ii. 195.
Wells, Daniel, i. 64, 394.
Wells, David, i. 63, 388, 396.
Wells, Fragist, i. 60, 389.
Wells, Giel, i. 49, 60.
Wells, Hendrieus, i. 30.
Wells, Hennery, i. 85, 397.
Wells, Isaac, i. 63, 395.
Wells, Israel, i. 85.
Wells, James, 1. 64, 72, 340, 590; u.
195.
Wells, Jan, i. 30.
Wells, Jeremiah, 1. 63, 396.
Wells, John, i. 64, 71, 160, 388.
Wells, Jonathan, i. 60, 389.
Wells, Joseph, 1. 29, 63, 383.
Wells, Joshua, 1. 12, 63, 64, 85, 388,
397.
Wells, Manly, i. 63, 396.
Wells, Matthew, i. 396.
Wells, Micah, 1. 394.
Wells, Nathaniel, i. 63, 396.
Wells, Obadiah, 1. 61; ii. ISO, 151.
Wells, Paul, 1. 396.
Wells, Phlnehas, 1. 64.
Wells, Robert, i. 123, 376.
Wells, Samuel, i. 12, 396.
WeUs, Selah, 1. 61, 394.
WeUs, Thomas, i. 61, 388.
Wells, Timothy, 1. 64, 388.
Wells, William, 1. 64, 388, 395.
Welph. Anthony, i. 107; 1st lieu-
tenant, li. 43.
Welsh, lieutenant Anthony, ii. 41.
Welsh, Catharine, i. 291.
Welsh, Edward, 1. 267, 288.
Welsh, John, ii. 301.
Welsh, Mr., 11. 163.
Welsh, Patrick, 1. 129
Welsh, Ralph, 1. 291.
Welsh, Thomas, 1. 75, 288. (See
Walsh; Welch.)
Welton, Francses, i. 17.
Wemple, Abraham, 1. 170.
Wemple, John, 1. 124.
Wemple, Myndert, 1. 170; 11. 40.
Wemple, Mynderte A., i. 105.
Wemple, Walter W., ii. 192.
Wendall, ensign John P., II. 44.
Wendell, Abraham H., i. 646.
Wendell, Cornelius, 1. 170.
Wendell, Harmanus, i. 170, 615.
Wendell, Harmanus H., 1. 65, 323.
Wendell, Henry, i. 169; recom-
mended for the o£Bce of sheriff
of Albany, 324.
Wendell, ensign Jacob H., 11. 34,
48,53.
Wendell, quartermaster John, 11,
40.
Wendell, captain John H., 11. 9,
34, 44, 49, 51 ; muster-roll of his
company, 348, 349.
Wennen, Adam, 1. 647.
Wennen, John, 1. 646.
Wenterfleld, John, i. 26!.
Wents, George, i. 125.
Werden, Isaac, Jr., i. 58.
Werner, Asa, i. 285.
Werts, George, i. 123.
Wescott, Justus, i. 473.
WesemuUer, Hendrlck, 1. 37.
Weser, Nicholas, i. 124.
Wesner, Henry, i. 189.
Wesner, John, i. 285.
Wessell, Nicholas, ii. 357.
Wessels, , 426.
Wessels, Evert, 1. 315.
Wessels, James, i. 129; election
of officers in the company of,
228.'
Wessels, John, ii. 337.
West, Francis, 1. 72, 142.
West, James, i. 500.
West, Jonathan, 1. 73.
West, Joseph, 1. 32.
West, Petrus, i. 32, 178.
West, Samuel, i. 70.
West, William, ii. 356.
Westbroofc, Anthony, i. 11.
Westbroecke, Dyrck, i. 26, 178.
Westbroeck, Fredrick, 1. 26, 276.
Wesbroek, Joel, 1. 6.
Wesbroek, Johannis, 1. 6.
Wesbroek. Johannis, Jr., 1. 6.
Westbroeck, Jonathan, i. 26.
Westbrook, Samuel, 1. 11.
Westbrook, Tereck V. K., 1. 24.
Westchester oo., election of depu-
ties to N.Y. Provincial Congress
from, 1. 20, 64, 188; names of
persons authorized to recruit
in, 105; return of inhabitants
in, 113; list of tories of, 188;
committee of, offer to reduce
the tories of Queens county,
212; ofHcersof minute men in,
254; minute men of, quartered
on Dlrck Lefferts, 294; deputies
of, neglectto attend the Provin-
cial Congress, 300; names of
suspected persons In, 341 ; Wm.
Miller deputy chairman of
committee of, 453; Jonathan
Jenkins deputy from, 455; in-
formation transmitted to gen.
Wiishington respecting tories
of, 465; committee of, recom-
mend an Increase of subsist-
ence money to captain Town-
send'a company, 471 ; British
army land in, 535; inhabitants
of, plundered by Massachusetts
and Connecticut troops, 536, 541 ;
Frederick Philips the cause of
torylsm in, 555; resolution to
protect the inhabitants of, 559:
militia of, called out, 560, 561 ;
11. 60; inhabitants of, petition
for protection, 1. 563 ; report on
the petition from, 564 ; colonel
Malcolm commands the expe-
dition Into, ibid.; committee for
carrying on a secret expedition
in, 578; Albany rangers ordered
to, 585; Rogers' rangers break
open a house in, 591; to take
the oath of allegiance and to be
enrolled in the militia, 604;
names of persons who took £he
oath of allegiance in, 618 ; hay
and grain to be destroyed in
thesouthernpartof, 622; names
of the committee of, 632; the
chairman of the county com-
mittee of, and several of hiS
friends and family captured by
the enemy, 641 ; inhabitants of,
take the oath of fidelity, 617,
648; Invaded, 660; petition of
prisoners firom, to be released
from Jail, 681; some of the
companies of the 1st regiment
recruited in, ii. 11; volunteer
officers of, 54; petition of the
committee of, 64; counterfeit
money circulated in, 91; pris-
oners of war removed to Con-
necticut from, 129; commission-
ers of sequestration for, 172;
census of, 363; Jesse Hunt,
sheriff of, ibid.
Westchester town, election of
militia officers in, i. 122, 158, 169;
members of the committee of,
632.
Westervelt, Albert, 1. 77.
Westervelt, Benjamin, 1. 79.
Westervelt, Caspares, i. 79.
Westervelt, Casparus R., 1. 79.
Westervelt, Cornelius, 1. 79.
Westervelt, John, i. 6.
West&el, Wllhelmus, 1. 6.
Westfall, Abraham, 1. 81.
Westfall, Benjamin, 1. 71.
Westfall, Peter, 1. 72, 81, 132, 257.
Westfall, Simon, 1. 6, 81, 132, 140,
257.
West Farms, petition of militia
of, 1. 135; militia officers of, 1C9.
Westfork, Joseph, i. 25.
Westlake, George, 1. 18.
Westlake, Samuel, 1. 18.
Westlock, Jonathan, 1. 646.
INDEX.
489
Westmau, Henry, Jr., 1. 81.
■Westman, Jacob, 1. 81.
Westminster, election of dele-
gates at, 1. 97; remonstrance
against the election of officers
at, 196 ; militia officers of, 230.
Weston, Nathaniel, 1. 98.
Westphalians, 3,000, embark for
America and land at Quebec, 1.
472.
Wetmore, Izariah, suspected of
robbing George Harris, i. 462.
Wetmore, James, brother of the
arch tory of Rye, 1. 463.
Wetmore, Timothy, an arch tory
and enemy of the country, i.
463.
Wever, Chrlstofer, 1. 81.
Weyley, Edward, ii. 345.
Weyman (Wayman), William, 1.
186, 202, 212, 341.
Whalen, Richard, li. 348.
Whaley, James, 1. 186, 215.
Whaling, James, 11. 360.
Wheaber, Peter, 1. 373.
Whealan, Walter, 11. 359.
Wheat, exportation of, 1. 128;
names of persons to be reported
to the committee of safety if
they refuse to sell, 510; agents
appointed to purchase, for the
northern army, 512.
Whedton, Jehlel, i. 383.
Wheedon, David, 1. 66.
Wheeler, Cliaritee, 1. 291.
Wheeler, Daniel, 1. 54, 405.
Wheeler, David, 1. 25, 49.
Wheeler, Edward, i. 81.
Wheeler, Henry, 11. 359.
Wheeler, Jacob, i. 54.
Wheeler, James, 1. 28.
Wheeler, Jeremiah, of Smith-
town, 1. 54, 398.
Wheeler, Jerry, a tory, examina
tlon of, 11. 193; In the Fleet
prison, 194.
Wheeler, Jessee, 1. 29.
Wheeler, John, 1. 51.
Wheeler, Jonas, 1. 53, 55.
Wheeler, Jonathan, 1. 25.
Wheeler, Josiah, 1. 52.
Wheeler, Micah, 1. 54, 405.
Wheeler, Nathan, 1. 54, 399.
Wheeler, Nicholas, examination
of, ii. 194; In the Fleet prison,
ibid.
Wheeler, Noah, 1. 75, 136.
Wheeler, Oliver, 1. 29.
Wheeler, Peter, i. 209, 374, 421.
Wheeler, Piatt, i. 54.
Wheeler, Samuel, i. 177 ; 11. 359.
Wheeler, Seth, i. 75.
Wheeler, Solomon, i. 75.
Wheeler, Stephen, li. 352.
Wheeler, Thomas, 1. 54.
Wheeler, Timothy, 1. 54, 405.
Wheeler, Valentine, i. 25, 152.
Wheeler, William, 11. 846, 347.
Wheeler, Zophar, i. 51, 398.
Wheeling, Samuel, 1. 417.
Whelden, Jonathan, 1. 58.
Whelock, James, i. 392.
Vol. II.— 66
Wherry, lieut. Evans, ii. 30, 36.
Wherry, James, 1. 248.
Wheyley, Alexander, 1. 181.
Whigs of New Jersey afraid of
the tories, 1. 432; refugees, ad-
dress of, it. 68.
Whipple, Moses, ii. 141.
Whipple, Samuel, i. 82.
Whlshick, George, 11. 359.
Whitaire, George, i. 14.
Whitaker, Abraham, 1. 30.
Whitaker, Barent, i. 29.
Whitaker, Benjamin, i. 11, 29.
Whitaker, Edward, i. 31, 178.
Whitaker, Jacobus, i. 29.
Whitaker, James, 1. 29, 32.
Whitaker, James J., 1. 29.
Whitaker, John, i. 11, 30.
Whitaker, Peter, 1. 29.
Whitaker, Philip, i. 30.
Whitaker, Samuel, i. 29.
Whitaker, squire, i. 11.
Whitaker, William, Jr., i. 29.
Whitbeck, Abraham, evidence of,
li. 199.
Whitbeck, captain, i. 522.
Whitbeck, Harmon, 1. 80.
Whitbeck, John, ii. 192.
Whitbeck, Peter, ii. 199.
Whitcomb, Lot, li. 141.
Whitcomb, Simon, i. 70.
White, Alexander, sheriff of Try-
on county, arrested, i. 131 ;
cause of his arrest, 161 ; petition
of, 179; banished, ii. 364.
White, Andrew, i. 26; ensign, ii.
34, 49, 53; resigns his commis-
sion, 350.
White, Charles, 1. 406.
White, Daniel, i. 632.
White, Ebenezer, 1. 407.
White, Ellas, 1. 407.
White, Elizabeth, petitions for
the discharge of her husband,
1. 161; mentioned, 179.
White, Elnathan, 1. 58.
White, Ephraim, 1. 58.
White, Epinetus, i. 175.
White, captain George, 1. 324, 502,
503 ; ii. 36, 43.
White, Henry, i. 58 ; surgeon, 413
certificate for, 441.
White, Hezekiah, I. 143.
White, Ichabod, i. 88.
White, Jacob, 1. 15.
White, John, 1. 4, 66, 75, 80, 81, 120,
162, 163, 257, 409.
White, Jonathan, ii. 338.
White, Mary, i. 406.
White, Nicholas, 1. 469.
White, Samuel, i. 58, 415.
White, Sibert, 1. 485.
White, Silas, 1. 58, 415.
White, Silvanus, 1. 14, 60, 406.
White, Stephen, 1. 52, 58, 175.
White, Thomas, i. 290.
White, William, i, 17, 19, 60, 406,
425; 11. 346.
White, Wright, i. 267.
White creek, militia officers of, i.
148 ; Information respecting to-
ries at, 527.
Whitehead, Benjamin, votes
against deputies from Queens
county, 1. 182; captain of tories,
202 ; petitions to be paroled, 235,
240; suspected, 311; charges
against, 346.
Whitehead, Daniel, i. 182, 217.
Whitehead, Moses, i. 11.
Whitehead, William, i. 18.
Whitehill, John, commissioner
from Pennsylvania for the
regulation of prices, ii. 55.
Whiteman, Zacharias, 1. 81.
Whitemore, Benjamin, ii. 149.
Whiteplains, meeting for election
of delegates at, i. 20 ; referred
to, 113; militia officers of, 159,
208 ; officers of minute men at,
239; John Thomas, chairman of
the committee of, 358; Timothy
Wetmore denounced at, 463;
capt. Micah Townsend's com-
pany stationed at, 470; move-
ments of the enemy near, 499;
general Washington at, 518;
flour required for the army at,
531; position of the army, 532;
regiments at, 535 ; captain Ford
sends plunder to Connecticut
from, 540; battle of, 542; general
Spencer stationed near, 563;
members of the committee for,
632; gen. McDougall's brigade
in the action near, ii. 11; tlie
enemy evacuate, 13 ; tories cap-
tured near, 83; British regi-
ments in the battle at, 120;
rangers recommended to be
posted at, 176 ; Isaac Everit ta-
ken prisoner at, 334.
Whiting, William B., i. 176 ; colo-
nel, gives information of dis-
affected persons in king's dis-
trict, 505; authorized to call
out militia, 506, 513; his letter,
513; ordered to disarm tories,
514; ordered against the tories
of king's district, 515; letters
from, 509, 525; letter of Robert
Yates to, 530; member of a
court-martial held at Albany,
11. 196, 200.
Whitman, Eliphalet, 1. 53.
Whitman, Isaac, i. 52.
Whitman, Isaiah, i. 52.
Whitman, Jesse, 1. 51.
Whitman, John, i. 496.
Whitman, Joseph, i. 52.
Whitman, Samuel, i. 73.
Whitman, Stephen, 1. SO.
Whitmore, Amos, i. 17 ; 11. 338.
Whitmore, captain, delegate to
the convention at Dorset, 1.
487.
Whitmore, Christian, Jr., ii. 192.
Whitmore, Francis, i. 155; ii. 140.
Whitmore, James, ii. 338.
Whitmore, Samuel, i. 17.
Whitney, Abijah, i. 196.
Whitney, serg't Benedict, ii.?8.
Whitney, Benjamin, ii. 77 ; affida-
vit of, 144.
490
INDEX.
Whitney, David, i. 36.
Whitney, Jacob, 1. 37.
Whitney, Jonas, i. 487.
Whitney, Joshua, 11. 192.
Whitney. Nathaniel, 1. 188; 1st
lieutenant, 11. HI.
Whltten, Archelaus, examina-
tion of, 1. 131.
Whltten, Samuel, examination
of, i. 318 ; discharged, 349.
Whittmon, Henry, 1. 72.
Whlor, Thomas, 1. 405.
Whygant, Nick, 1. 137.
Whyhaken, i. 198.
Wleks, Abijah, 1. 49.
Wick, Edward, 1. 56, 403.
Wick, Lemuel, i. 120.
Wick, Silvanus, 1. 50, 415.
Wickes, Alexander, 1. 57, 385.
Wlckes, Ambrose, 1. 52.
Wickes, Elijah, 1. 51.
Wickes, Ezeklel, 1. 50.
Wickes, George, 1. 52.
Wickes, Jesse, 1. 496.
Wickes, John, i. 50, 52, 138.
Wickes, Jonathan, 1. 497.
Wickes, Joseph, 1. 51.
Wickes, Josiah, 1. 51.
Wickes, Marah, 1. 384.
Wickes, Moses, 1. 52.
Wickes, Phillip, 1. 53.
Wickes, Silas, 1. 51.
Wickes, Stephen, 1. 497.
Wickes, Thomas, 1. 50, 134, 209,
312.
Wickes, Zephaniah, 1. 57.
Wlckham, Daniel, 1. 129.
Wlckham, Israel, 1. 161.
Wickham, Jacob, 1. 55.
Wlckham, John, i. 61, 395.
Wlckham, Joseph, 1 392.
Wlckham, major, 1. 62.
Wlckham, Parker, 1. 61, 387.
Wlckham, Noice, 1. 394.
Wlckham, Samuel, 1, 5.
Wlckham, Thomas, elected to N.
Y. Provincial Congress, 1. 19, 43,
41, 187; mentioned, 44, 55, 86, 105,
187, 401.
Wlckham & Sickles, Messrs., i.
270.
Wlddowson, James, 1. 290.
Wleler, Johannls, 1. 36.
Wlelhame, Matthew, i. 309.
Wier, Fredrick, 1. 80.
Wier, Richard, i. 52.
Wlessmer, lieutenant Peter, 1. 173;
11. 185, 192.
Wlest, Johannls, 1. 31.
Wlest, Petrus, 1. 32.
Wiet, Henry, 1. 61.
Wlggains, David, 1. 49, 391.
Wiggins, Benljah, 1. 184.
Wiggins, Benjamin, 1. 121,183, 216.
Wiggins, Daniel, 1. 60.
Wiggins, Elizabeth, petitions to
be allowed the use of the estate
belonging to her husband, 11. 94,
Wiggins, James, 1. 415.
Wiggins, John, 1. 19, 186, 217, 391.
Wiggins, Richard, 1. 183, 218.
Wiggins, Samuel, 11. 06.
Wiggins, Stephen, 1. 19; Joins the
British army, 11. 94.
Wiggins, Stephen, Jr., in the
American service, 11. 95.
Wiggins, Thomas, I. 49, 182, 183,
187.
Wigham, Robert, 11. 341.
Wlghtman, John, Jr., 1. 72.
Wigram, John, 1. 174.
WUber, Jacob, 11. 353. (See Will-
bar.)
Wilcox, Josiah, 1. 89.
Wilcox, Roswell, i. 106, 664; ex-
amination of, 665; 2d lieuten-
ant, 11. 41. (See Willcox.)
Wilde, Hugh, 1. 136.
Wilde, John, i. 69.
Wilde, Richard, 1. 69.
Wilder, Ellas, 1. 204.
Wilder, John, 1. 204.
Wilder, Samuel, 1. 204.
Wilddey, John, 1. 85.
Wildorp, William, 1. 80.
Wiley, Christopher, 1. 343 ; a tory ,
351.
Wiley (Whiley), lieut. John, 1.
143; signs a petition, 153; votes
to go into the continental ser-
vice, 223, 224, 233 ; asks for a cap-
tain's commission, 227; com-
missioned, 302 ; Indorses a
petition of William Tillou, 320;
recommended to be retained In
the service, 11. 16; resigns, 18; a
good officer, 30 ; rank in 1776, 53 ;
applies for an assistant com-
missary, 350.
Wiley, John, private In captain
Johnson's company, 1. 240.
Wilkenson, John, 1. 82.
Wilkes, Thomas, 1. 139, 228.
Wilkin, James, 1. 21.
Wilkin, John, i. 161, 164.
Wilkin, William, 1. 24 ; chairman
of the committee of Wallkill,
475.
Wilkins, , 1. 428.
Wilkins, ensign William, Jr., 1. 38,
165.
Wilkins, Isaac, 1. 15; protests
against the election of delegates
to the N. Y. provincial conven-
tion, 20; mentioned, 663.
Wilkins, Jason, 1. 164.
Wilkins, John, 1. 104.
Wilkinson, Levy, examination
of. 1. 131.
Wilks, James, 1. 16.
Wilks, John, 1. 68.
Wilks, Richard, 1. 16.
Wilks, major Wallis, 1. 115. (See
Wilkes.)
Win, Henry, i. 174.
Willard, Jonathan, 1. 66.
WlUard, Joseph, 1. 458.
Willbor, Benjamin, 1. 68.
WlUcocks, Michel, 1. 486.
Willcox, Abner, 1. 69.
Willcox, Joseph, 1. 13.
Willcox, William, 1. 223, 224; cap-
tain, 11. 27; mentioned, 40.
WlUedge, Jantor, 1. 28.
Wlllets, David, 1. 55.
Willets, Jacob, 1. 55, 405.
Wlllets, Job, 1. 55.
Wlllets, John, 1. 65.
Willets, Richard, 1. 65, 405.
Willett, Charles, 1. 18, 185, 217.
WlUett, Edward, 1. 215.
Willett, Gilbert, 1. 70.
Willett, John, i. 182, 202, 216, 235,
341 ; petition of, 240 ; summoned
to appear before the committee
on conspiracies, 353; examina-
tion of, 360 ; bond of, ibid.
Willet, Marinus, sent with
powder to Greenwich, Conn.,
I. 97 ; commissioned as captain,
105; indorses the petition of
captain David Lyons, 117;
writes for a certified copy of
general Schuyler's letter, 252;
petitions the N. Y. Provluclal
Congress for aid in manufac-
turing salt, 325, 326; military
character of, 503; transmits
news of an engagement with
the enemy near Brunswick, 643 ;
recommends ensign Hutton, 11.
10, 21 ; accepts his appointment
In the New York regiment, 17;
requests that Mr. Elliot be ap-
pointed surgeon's mate to 3d
N. Y. regiment, 28; a good
officer, 29; served in Canada,
36; rank in 1775, 40, 42, 51; lieu-
tenant-colonel, 137, 351, 360;
date of his commission, 352.
Willett, Thomas, i. 15, 185, 217;
sheriff of Queens co., packet ol
letters directed to, 447.
Williams, Bedford, 11. 42.
Williams, Benjamin, i. 260. 340;
summoned before the commit-
tee on conspiracies, 369.
Williams, Daniel, affidavit of,
II. 91.
Williams, Elizabeth, 1. 292.
Williams, Francis, 11. 346.
Williams, Frederick, Joins the
enemy, 11. 187.
Williams, George, 1. 28.
Williams, Henry, delegate to the
provincial convention from
Kings county, 1. 42, 89, 90; asso-
clator, 86.
Williams, Henry (Ulster county),
1. 107.
Williams, Henry (Westchester
county), taken prisoner, 1. 591.
\Viniams, Ueut. Henry A., U. 340.
Williams, Ichabod, 1. 28.
Williams, Jacob, i. 185.
WJlllams, James, 1. 25.
Williams, John, assoclator of
Orange county, 1. 10, 16.
Williams, John, captain In the
Albany county regiment, 1. 170,
323.
Williams, John, a deserter, 1. 468.
Williams, John, assoclator Ulster
county, 1. 26.
Williams, John (Queens county),
1. 481.
INDEX.
491
Williams, John, associator,
Dutchess county, i. C9, 80, 439.
Williams, John, associator, Cum-
berland CO., 1. 99.
Williams, John, Yonkers, 1. 123.
Williams, lieut. John (Palatine),
i. 124, 136.
Williams, John, elected to the
N. Y. Provincial Congress from
Charlotte county, i. 65, 66, 305,
306; signs the association, 86;
colonel, 148; mentioned, ii. 41,
72.
Williams, John, court-martial
on, ii. 85; sentenced to be
hanged, 88; petition foT the
reprieve of, 134.
Williams, Jonas, i. 51.
Williams, Josiah, i. 70.
Williams, Lemuel, i. 69.
Williams, lieutenant, ii. 37.
Williams, Mark, i. 132, 164, 266.
Williams, Nathaniel, i. 52, 296, 350,
579.
Williams, Oliver, 11. 141.
Williams, Samuel, i. 122, 146, 473.
Williams, Sirlon, i. 135.
Williams, Thomas, quarter-mas-
ter, ii. 34.
Williams, Thomas, Sr., i. 183.
Williams, William, of New York,
I pays excise duty, 287; not li-
censed, 289, 290.
Williams, William, signs the as-
sociation, i. 86; deputy from
Cumberland county, 98, 197;
letter of the inabitants of Put-
ney to, 195; of inhabitants of
Westminister to, 196 ; recom-
mended for a colonelcy, 198 ; to
fill up vacancies in commis-
sions, 230.
Williams, William, of Queens
county, 1. 186, 216.
Williams, Zebulon, elected to the
Provincial Congress, 1. 40, 90;
mentioned, 86, 132, 461. •
Williamson, David, i. 53.
Williamson, Gerritt, i. 262, 294.
Williamson, James, i. 176, 458.
Williamson, Jermiah, i. 7.
Williamson, Johannes, i. 182.
Williamson, John, i. 64, 182, 390,
411.
Williamson, Bem, 1. 262, 294, 431.
Williamson, Tunis, i. 78.
Williamson, William, 1. 471.
Willard, Aron, ii. 144.
Williard, captain, i. 537.
Williard, Wild, ii. 141.
Willington, captain, Ii. 179.
Willinson, David, i. 496.
Willinson, Jedediah, i. 53, 497.
Willis, , i. 632.
Willis, colonel, i. 423.
Willis, George, i. 287, 289.
Willis, James, 1. 158; affidavit of,
445.
Willis, Joseph, i. 186.
Willis, Stephen, i. 185.
Willis, William, i. 182.
Willits, David, i. 405. (SeeWUleis.)
Willosey, William, i. 437.
Willsie, Jacob, ii. 339.
Willsie, John, i. 78.
Willsie, Henry, i. 78.
Willyamoes, captain Charles, par-
ticulars of, ii. 366.
Willyamoes, Louisa Henrietta,
ii. 866.
Willyamoes, Maria Francoisa
Judeth, Ii. 366.
Wilmington (Del.), account of an
engagement "with two men-of-
war near, i. 303.
Wilmoth, Jesse, 1. 51.
Wilmot, Lemuel, gone to the
enemy, i. 664.
Wilmot, Nathaniel, i. 52, 497.
Wilmot, Samuel, I. 667.
Wilmot, Selah, i. 51.
Wils, Abraham, i. 135.
Wils, Williams, i. 69.
Wilse, Peter, i. 313.
Wilser, Jacob, i. 6.
Wilsey, Tioe, i. 68.
Wilsej', William, 1. 76, 79.
Wilson, Andrew, i. 248.
Wilson, Daniel, 1. 74, 128, 142, 154;
information of, against tories,
ii. 72.
Wilson, David, 1. 15, 66.
Wilson, captain Donald, ii. 193.
Wilson, Edward, confined for in-
subordination, i. 485.
Willson, Gilbert, i. 7.
Wilson, James, i. 8, 65, 66, 127, 222;
wounded in an engagement
with the British ship King's
flsher, petitions for relief, 489.
Wilson, James, Jr.; i. 8, 74.
Wilson, Jesse, i. 187.
Wilson, John, i. 28, 66, 74 ; ii. 353.
Wilson, John, a rebel prisoner,
killed, i. 588.
Wilson, Joseph, 1. 11, 328.
Willson, Justus, 1. 75.
Willson, Reuben, i. 75.
Willson, Robert, i. 66, 74, 76; casts
bullets for tories, ii. 193.
Willson, Samuel, i. 7 ; ensign, ii.
28,44.
Willson, Thomas, 1.7; accused of
passing counterfeit money, ii.
91.
Wilson, Walter, i. 284.
Wilson, William, 1. 19, 215,217, 283.
Wilt, Mr., connected with the
house of Pliaru, Penet & Co.,
ofNantz, 1.493.
Wiltse, France, i. 73.
Wiltse, James, i. 73.
Wiltse, John, i. 68, 84.
Wiltse, Lawrence, 1. 76.
Wiltsey, James, i. 495.
Wiltsey, Johannes, i. 141
Win, Isaac, i. 141.
Win, Joseph, i. 84, 141.
Winand, Daniel, i. 274.
Wmans, Ira, i. 67.
Winans, Isaac, 1. 74.
Winans, James, i. 77.
Winans, William, i. 74.
Winant, James, i. 196.
Winchell, James, i. 68.
Winchell, Lemuel, i. 68.
Winchester, Amariah, i. 78.
Winds, Abljah, i. 60, 389.
Winds, Barnabus, 1. 895.
Winds, Thomas, i. 395.
Windsor, John, ii. 348.
Winegar, Ashbel, i. 70,
Winegar, Conrad, 1. 70.
Winegar, Garret, i. 70.
Winegar, Henry, 1. 70.
Winegar, Samuel, i. 70.
Winer, Henry, 1. 231.
Wines, Barnabas, i. 61, 62.
Wines, Thomas, i. 61, 62.
Winflel, Benjamin, i. 36.
Winflel, Jacob, i. 36.
Winflel, John, i. 36.
Wing, WiUlam, a prisoner, 11.
62, 63.
Winn, captain John, memorial
of, i. 595 ; requests to be tried by
court-martial, 600 ; petitions to
be released from jail, 638; his
company of rangers discharged,
ii. 55; ordered to disband his
rangers, 72.
Winne, Arent, 1. 30.
Wiune, Benjamin, i. 32.
Winne, Christian, enlists men
for the enemy, Ii. 129.
Winne, James, petitions for his
discharge, i. 496.
Winne, Laurence, 1. 29.
Winne, Levinus, i. 170, 246.
Winne, Peter, i. 30, 175; ii. 72, 356.
Winne, Peter A., i. 30.
Winne, William P., i. 171, 246.
Winner, Jacob, i. 18.
Winning, John, i. 328.
Winslow,' major, furnishes an
account of the strength of the
garrison at Ticonderoga, ii. 97.
Winter, Christopher, i. 83.
Winter, Joseph, i. 83, 129; secre-
tary of the New York commit-
tee, 318.
Winter, Leve, i. S3.
Winter, Matthew, i. 69.
Winter, William, i. 10.
Winterton, William, 1. 259, 340.
Wintlinger, John G., i. 262.
Wirtz, George, i. 37.
Wise, John, i. 458.
Wiseham, William, i. 129.
Wisell, Samuel, i. 99.
Wisner, Henry, deputy to the N.
Y. Provincial Congress, i. 2, 189 ;
member of the committee on
forming a constitution, 552;
member of a secret committee
for the defense of the High-
lands, 562; informed that ped-
dlers refuse to take the conti-
nental currency, 604; on com-
mittee for discovery of lead,
sulphur, etc., ii. 97, 98, 99, 105,
109.
Wisner, Henry, J., his powder
mill ordered to be set to work,
i. 102 ; captain in Orange county
regiment, 144, 157 ; chairman of
492
INDEX.
WallkiU committee, 161, 165;
officers of his company, 251;
recommended as a proper per-
son to erect a powder mill, 276;
witness to a bond for tiie pay-
ment of money advanced for
tlie erection of a powder house,
420 ; manufactures a quantity of
gunpowder, 475; certifies to the
delivery of saltpetre by Web-
ster & Co., 11. 67; account of the
capture of thirteen torlesby, 74;
affidavit of, 75; names of his
scouts, 77; deposits money due
by him to Oliver Delancy In the
treasury of New York, 159 ; ma-
jor, applies for leave of absence,
175.
Wisner, Thomas, 1. Hi.
Wisner, William, affidavit of,
against tories, 11. 75 ; mention-
ed, 77, 78.
Witbeok, Abraham, 1. 171, 245.
Witbeok, colonel Andrles, 1.
172; his removal demanded,
384 ; mentioned, 609 ; protests
against the election at Kinder-
hook, 614.
Witbeck, Gerrit, i. 647.
Witbeck, Harpert, 1. 246.
Witbeck, John, i, 646.
Witbeck, John A., i. 174.
Witbeck, John L., 1. 171.
Witbeck, Leonard, 1. 246.
Witbeck, Peter, 1. 171.
Witbeck, Tobeyas, 1. 616.
Witbeck, Volckert, 1. 80. (See
WhUbeck.)
Wltoomb, Cyrus, 1. 196.
Witherick, George, li. 358.
Witherick, Michael, ii. 356.
Witman, Eliphat, i. 383.
Witse, Motlse, 1. 67.
Witt, Audries D., 1. 23.
Witt, Charles D., 1. 23.
Witt, John D., 1. 34. (See De
WiU.)
Witten, Joseph, 1. 263.
Witterwax, Bastion, i. 71.
Wittre, Jesse, i. 275.
Wodard & Kip, Messrs., powder
purchased from, 1. 97.
Wodaugh, Ephrara, 1. 160.
Wolcot, Luke, 1. 152.
Wolcott, general, 11. 165.
Wolf, David, !. 129.
Wolfen, Adam, 1. 33.
Wolfln, Godfrey, 1. 31.
Wolfln, Hendrlck, 1. 81.
Wolfln, Jacobus, 1. 31.
Wolfln, Jeremiah, i. 31.
Wolfln, Johannis, 1. 30, 31.
Wolfln, John, 1. 31.
Wolfln, Samuel, 1. 30.
Wolfln, Wllhelmus, 1. 31.
Wolliaupter, David, 1. 110; peti-
tion of, 221.
WoUey, Benjamin, 1. 68.
WoUey, Charles, 1. 60.
WoIIey, Silas, i. 60. (See Woolley.)
Wollegrove, George, 1. 260.
Wolleu, Xnman, 1. 11.
Women, employed by the British
as spies, 1. 669.
Wonsar, Jacob, 1. 461.
Wood, , tavern-keeper in Ul-
ster county, li. 171.
Wood, Abel, 1. 52.
Wood, Amos, i, 15, 17
Wood, Alexander, 1. 52, 497.
Wood, Bartholomew, 1. 82.
Wood, Benjamin, 1. e, 17, 175.
Wood, Caleb, i. 55, 405.
Wood, Cornelius, 1. 18.
Wood, Daniel, 1. 17, 26.
Wood, David, 1. 51.
Wood, Ebenezer, 1. 7, 51.
Wood, Ebenezer Prime, 1. 138.
Wood, Edward, 1. 25, 27.
Wood, Elijah, 1. 75, 184, 216.
Wood, Eliphalet, 1. 497.
Wood, Elnathan, 1. 59, 417.
Wood, Epenetus, 1. 51, 54, 398.
Wood, Frederick, i. 35.
Wood, Gilbert, 1. 52.
Wood, Halsey, i. 632.
Wood, Henry, i. 8.
Wood, Israel, i. 50, 52.
Wood, Isaac, 1. 67, 84, 141.
Wood, Jacob, 1. 28; captain, 137;
ii. 37, 95.
Wood, James, i. 58, 77, 183.
Wood, Jeremiah, Jr., i. 50.
Wood, Jesse, i. 51; il. 195, 341.
Wood, Job, 1. 28.
Wood, John, 1. 11, 14,, 17, 52, 65, 84,
99, 141, 144, 193, 282, 386.
Wood, John, or Jonathan, a tory,
ii. 76 ; counterfeit mioney taken
from, 92.
Wood, John J., 1. 84.
Wood, Jonah, i. 7, 50, 138.
Wood, Jonas, i. 85.
Wood, Joiseph, i. 7, 14, 26, 51, 84,
141, 144, 176, 210; petition of, 296;
report on the petition of, 298.
Wood, lieutenant, ii. 71.
Wood, Peleg, i. 53.
Wood, Peter, i. 23.
Wood, Ricliard, 1. 61, 397.
Wood, Robert, i. 8, 75 ; lieutenant,
ii. 26, 34, 39, 47, 49, 52, 53.
Wood, Samuel, i. 52, 184, 216
Wood, Justice Selah, 11. 365.
Wood, Silas, 1. 162.
Wood, Stephen, associator of
Orange county, 1. 17, 19.
Wood, Stephen, a deserter, 1. 468 ;
a prisoner, 650; arrested, 11. 75;
petition of, 78, 82, 138.
Wood, Theofllus, 1. 15, 17.
Wood, Thomas, 1. 35, 84, 85, 141 ;
arrested, 11. 75.
Wood, Timothy, 1. 6, 16, 46, 48, 129,
815, 385.
Wood, Uriah, 1. 17.
Wood, Wilbur, a drover, 1. 327.
Wood, William, i. 9, 15, 17; posted
for refusing to sign the associa-
tion, 35; petitions to be re-
leased from prison, 652; a
prisoner, 11. 62 ; refuses contin-
ental money,63; harbors tories,
113.
Wood, William, Jr., 1. 27.
Wood, Zopher, 1. 403.
Wood, price of, 1. 671.
Woodard, Caleb, 1. 68.
Woodard, Lambert, 1. 181.
Woodard, Philip, i. 40, 181.
Woodard, Phenehas, 1. 164.
Woodard, Thomas, 1. 181. (See
Woodward.)
Woodberry clove, militia officers
of, 1. 143.
Woodcock, Peter, ii. 359.
Wooden, James, 1. 18.
WoodhuU, Abel, 1. 53. .
WoodhuU, Abraham, 1. S3.
WoodhuU, Benjamin, of Brook-
haven, i. 46, 48, 57, 385.
WoodhuU, ensign Benjamin,
evidence of, against Jonathan
Baker, 1. 331.
WoodhuU, Caleb, i. 45, 134.
WoodhuU, Ebenezer, i. 14, 211, 309.
WoodhuU, Gilbert, 1. 45.
WoodhuU, Hennery, 1. 45.
WoodhuU, James, i. 45, 47.
WoodhuU, Jeflfery, 1. 45.
WoodhuU, Jesse, 1. 2 ; associator,
14; elected to N. Y. Provincial
Congress, 43 ; colonel of Orange
county regiment, 145,309; presi-
dent of court-martial, 637.
WoodhuU, John, 1. 44, 45, 134, 381;
chairman of the committee of
Brookhaven, 328; mentioned,
382.
WoodhuU, Josiah, i. 45, 61, 397.
WoodhuU, Merrit S., i. 45.
WoodhuU, Nathaniel, elected to
the N. Y. Provincial Congress,
1. 19, 43, 44, 8G, 187; associator,
53; receives warrants for ap-
pointing officers for Suflblk CO.,
105; recommended for briga-
dier-general, 134; president of
the N. Y. Provincial Congress,
166, 167, 202, 207, 245, 247, 251, 257 ;
letter of captain Tuder to, 168;
letter of, to general Washing-
ton, 324; mentioned, 379, 380;
advances money for the erec-
tion of a powder house, 419;
letter of capt. Denton to, 426 ;
information requested respect-
ing, 449; orders the stock on
Long Island to be driven off,
643; cattle in Queens and Suf-
folk counties ordered to be
driven into the encampment
of, 579.
WoodhuU, Nathaniel, member
of a company of light horse In
Orange county, 1. 809.
WoodhuU, Nathan, Jr., 1. 53.
WoodhuU, Richard, delegate to
the N. Y. Provincial Congress,
1. 14, 80; associator, 53; of the
Brookhaven committee, 62, 133,
134; mentioned, 380.
WoodhuU, Sarah, i. 381.
WoodhuU, doctor Stephen, i. 45.
WoodhuU, William, 1. 61.
WoodhuU, Zebulou, 1. 47, 382,
INDEX.
493
Wooamore, Cornelius, 11. 352.
Woodruff, Benjamin, 1, 58,413,437.
Woodruff, Daniel, 1. 58, 413.
Woodruff, David, 1. 58, 413.
Woodruff, ensign Bphralm, 11.
351.
Woodruff, surgeon Hunlock, 11.
18, 38, 42, 47, 49.
Woodruff, Isaac, 1. 4G, 57.
Woodruff, Jabez, 1. 185, 217.
Woodruff, John, 1. 17, 59, 413.
Woodroof, James, 1. 48, 385.
Woodruff, Matthew, 1. 46, 57, 380.
Woodruff, Nathaniel, 1. 57, 186, 386.
Woodruff, .Samuel, 11. 338.
Woodruff, Silas, 1. 58, 413.
Woods, Jeremiah, Sr., 1. 53.
Woods, John, i. 341, 371.
Woods, Mr., i. 135.
Woods, Solomon, 1. 85.
Woods, major Skeene appointed
surveyor of, 1. 1.
Woodvrard, Ephraim, 1. 175.
Woodward. John, 1. 452.
Woodward, Joseph, 1. 155.
Woodward, lieutenant, of Thom-
as' regiment, 11. 37.
Woodward, captain Nathaniel, 1.
105 ; of the 4th N. Y. continent-
als, 11. 41; dropped from army
list, 43.
Woodward, lieutenant Peter, of
Lamb's artillery, 11. 339.
Woodward, Phenias, 1. 132.
Woodward, Samuel, Jr., 1. 40.
Woodward, William, i. 136, 212. '
Wood worth, Absalom, banished,
11. 364.
Woodworth, Daniel, i. 25,
Woodworth, Dier, 1. 70.
Wool, captain Isaiah, arrests
counterfeiters, i. 295, 296; men-
tioned, 375; 11. 27, 36, 37, 42, 43 ;
return of men enlisted by, 337.
Wool, Jeremiah, 1. 267.
Woolcocks, Amos, 1. 11.
Woolcombe, Jacob, petitions to
be released from conflnement,
1. 274.
Woolcomb, Joseph, 1. 299; peti-
tion of, 495; examination of,
418.
Woolf, Michil, i. 82.
Woolf, William, i. 82.
Woolhauper, , i. 296.
Woollej', Benjamin, 1. 414.
WooUey, Charles, 1. 411.
Wooley, Garard, 1. 381.
Woolley, Henry, 1. 186, 217
Wooley, Jared, 1. 47.
Woolly, John, i. 16, 73, 186; ex-
amination of, 470 ; bond of, 472.
Woolley, Philip, 1. 184, 216.
Woolley, Thomas, 1. 185,216; com-
mitted to Jamaica jail, 301;
petitions to be released, 319;
goes on board the British ships
and refuses to take up arms
against England, 470.
Woolly, William, 1. 406. (See
Wolev.)
Woolsey, Benjamin, 1. 28.
Woolsey, Daniel, 1. 36.
Woolsey, George, i. 29.
Woolsay, Jacob, 1. 263.
Woolsey, John, 1. 28, 36, 137, 632.
Woolsey, Jonathan, 1. 29.
Woolsey, lieutenant-colonel, re-
ports the strength of the Brit-
ish army in New York, 1. 669 ;
and in New Jersey, 670.
Woolsey, ensign Meiancton L.,
11. 35.
Woolsey, Richard, 1. 29.
Woolsey, William, 1. 28.
Woolsey, Zephanlah, 1. 28.
Wooster, general, at Montreal, 1.
286 ; committee of Westchester
county complain of, 563; orders
to, 623, 025 ; troops under the
command of, 624, 627; move-
ments of troops of, 626, 6?7 ;
letter of a committee of the
convention to, 626 ; before Que-
bec, 11. 31.
Wooster, Jonas, 1. 631.
Worden, Ebenezer, 1. 82.
Worden, Henry, 1. 10.
Worden, Shuden, 1. 468.
Worder, Thomas, 11. 357.
Wormer, Arent, 1. 516; meeting
of disaffected persons at the
house of, 523.
Wormer, Frederick, 1. 523.
Wormley, Jacob, 11. 359.
Wormood, ensign Mathew, 1. 124.
Worren, Gideon, 1. 110.
Worth, Jonathan, 1. 382.
Worth, Seth, 1. 383.
Wright, Abner, 1. 458.
Wright, Allison, i. 52.
Wright, Anthony, i. 461.
Wright, Azarlah, 1. 107, 230.
Wright, Barrlok, li. 345.
Wright, Daniel, 1. 468.
Wright, Gabriel, i. 468.
Wright, George, 1. 461.
Wright, Gideon, I. 40.
Wright, Gilbert, 1. 40.
Wright, Isaac, i. 83.
Wright, Jacob, non-associator,
Dutchess county, 1. 82. —
Wright, Jacob (Suffolk county),
1. 181, 186; witness against cap-
tain Whitehead, 346; a good
recruiting officer, 461; recom-
mended for a captaincy, ii. 8,
26; captain, 12, 27, 41, 44, 45, 47,
49, 83, 85 ; recommends James
Hlnchman for ensigncy, 22 ; in
colonel Lasher's regiment, 51;
descriptive list of the company
of, 345; mentioned, 351.
Wright, James, 1. 241.
Wright, John, 1. 40, 99, 274.
Wright, Jonathan, 1. 181.
Wright, Joshua, 1. 274.
Wright, Moses, delegate to the
convention at Dorset, 11. 139.
Wright, William, i. 19, 40.
Wright's mills, a detachment of
Connecticut militia ordered to,
1.628.
Write, David. 11. 142.
Write, Samuel, 1. 155.
Writes, Caspur, 1. 85.
Wyatt, David, 1. 19, 650 ; arrested,
II. 75; petition of, 78; mentioned,
138.
Wyatt, Hezeklah, 1. 18.
Wyatt, John, 11. 348.
Wyatt, Nathaniel, 1. 36.
Wyck, Zebulon, 1. 407.
Wyckoff, Henry, 1. 251.
Wygan, Burgar, 1. 18.
Wygant, John, 1. 28, 29.
Wygant, Martin, 1. 19, 207.
Wygant, Maston, 1. 123.
Wygant, Mathew, 1. 28, 119, 137.
Wygant, Michael, 1. 28.
Wygant, Thomas, 1. 29.
Wygant, William, 1. 29.
Wyman, Increase, 1. 6.
Wynants, William, Jr., 1. 75.
Wyne, colonel, 1. 498. (See Winn.)
Wynkoop, Adrlaan, delegate to
elect a deputy to the N. Y.
Provincial Congress, 1. 23, 189;
chairman of the Ulster county
committee, 36, 193; major, 178,
219, 245, 294, 489, 490.
Wynkoop, Cornelius D., a^socl-
ator, 1. 36 ; lieutenant-colonel of
the 3d New York regiment, 117 ;
secures colonel Skeene's per-
sonal property, 604; rank lu
1775, 11. 41, 43.
Wynkoop, Cornelius E., member
of Marbletown committee, 1. 21,
23; associator, 32, 34; major of
minute men, 38, 226 ; captain of
Marbletown company, 151, 178.
Wynkoop, Dirck, associator, 1. 32,
35; elected to the N. Y. Provin-
cial Congress, 89.
Wynkoop, Dirck D., i. 36.
Wynkoope, Evert, 1. 30, 177.
Wynkoop, Hezekiah, 1. 31.
Wynkoop, Jacobus, associator,
Ulster county, i. 26 ; appointed
captain, 107 ; in 4th N. Y. conti-
nentals, 212 ; rank in 1775, 11. 42.
Wynkoop, Jacobus, elected 1st
lieutenant of Rochester militia
company, 1. 276.
Wynkoop, Johannis, 1. 30, 32.
Wynkoop, Petrus, i. 30, 36, 173,
615; evidence of, 11. 200.
Wynkoop, Pet., Jr., 11. 192.
Wynkoop, Tobijas, 1. 31 ; 11. 72.
Wynkoop, William, 1. 32.
Y.
Yager, Jacob, 1. 71.
Yale, Daniel, sick of smaU-pox,
1. 589.
Yancey, James, complains of the
people of Albany, 1. 510, 511, 533 ;
sends a return of cattle, 517.
Yankees, inhabitants of Deal,
N. J., prefer British regulars
to, 1. 432.
Yarington, Jonathan, 1. 48, 380.
Yarrington, William, i. 48, 385.
Yates, Abraham, powder deliv-
ered to, 1.97; at Albany, 126; a
494
INDEX.
copy of the resolutions of the
N. Y. convention delivered to,
il. 72.
Yates, Abraham, Jr., elected dele-
gate to N. Y. provincial conven-
tion, i. 2, 65, ill, 191; associator,
86; chairman of the Albany
committee, 323, 612; lends
money to erect a powder house,
419; bond of John Wooley and
others to, 472; president of the
N. Y. provincial convention,
629; recommends major Van
Rensselaer, ii. 22; letter of
Henry Frey to, 169; candidate
for the office of loan commis-
sioner, 349.
Yates, Abraham I., i. 170.
Yates, Christopher, requested to
have association signed in Try-
on county, i. 91; member of
committee to co-operate ■with
general Schuyler, 504.
Y'ates, Christopher P., elected to
Provincial Congress, i. 86, 101;
mentioned, 105; captain, 108; ii.
42, 51; military character of, i.
503; major, ii. 5, 9, 25, 33.
Yates, Jacob, i. 176.
Yates, John, votes for delegates
at Jamaica election, i. 181.
Yates, John, of Walllcill, deposi-
tion of, i. 361 ; colonel Fanning
endeavors to engage him to
pilot H. M. ships up the North
river, 362.
Yates, Joseph, i. 616.
Yates, Nicholas, i. 170.
Yates, captain Peter, i. 106 ; ii. 40 ;
lieut.-colonel in Van Schaick's,
1. 117 ; ii. 35, 37, 43 ; colonel, part
of his regiment employed
against Vermont rioters, ii. 364.
Yates, Peter, 2d lieutenant in
Mohawk regiment, i. 124.
Yates, Richard, member of N. Y.
Provincial Congress, signs the
association, 1. 86; merchant of
New York, 255; Mrs. Wallace
sends her plate to, 575, 576.
Yates, Robert, adjutant of 3d
Tryon co. regiment, i. 124.
Yates, Robert, elected to N. Y.
Provincial Congress, 1. 65, 111,
191; signs the association, 86;
letter of, to Jonathan Hamp-
ton, 213 ; orders out col. Drake's
regiment, 234; requests com-
mittee of New York to send
gunners for armed vessels for
protection of Hudson river, 425,
426; member of committee to
co-operate with gen. Schuyler,
504, 505, 507, 508, 509, 510, 512, 613,
515, 516, 617, 519, 521, 522, 524, 525,
630, 533; letter of, to col. Wliit-
Ing, 514, 630 ; to Peter R. Living-
ston, 614; letter of, to capt.
Eratt and major Ford, 610; let-
ter of, to general Schuyler, 525,
629; 11. 19; from Pierre Van
Cortland to, 1. 530 ; letter to Mr.
Avery from, 533; member of
the committee on forming a
constitution, 552; letter of, re-
ferred to, 612 ; member of the
committee to procure a conve-
nient place for the convention,
617; member of committee of
arrangements, il. 9, 10; letter
of gen. McDougall to, on the
selection of officers for the con-
tlnental regiments, 11; letter
of Jelles Fonda to, 16 ; Marinus
Willet's letter to, 17; letter of
James Magee to, 20; recom-
mends Messrs. MoKinster for
commissions, 47.
Yates, William, i. 79.
Yeakels, Paul, i. 248.
Yeamans, , i. 223.
Yeamans, George, i. 143, 153.
Yeamans, Joseph, i. 125.
Yeats, Richard, refuses to sign
the association, i. 83.
Yelverton, Abijah, i. 12.
Yelverton, Anthony, i. 37.
Yelverton, Gail, i. 77.
Yeoman, David, 1. 248.
Yeoman, lieutenant Moses, ii. 49,
177; commissioned, 137.
Yeomans, Elizabeth, Information
of, against tories, ii. 73. (See
Yeamans.)
Yerrington, Isaac, i. 72.
Yerry, Michel, 1. 79.
Yonkers, votes for militia officers
in, i. 122; petition of inhabit-
ants of, in favor of captain
Cock, 146; militia officers of,
158, 269; members of the com-
mittee for, 632.
York, Daniel i. 36.
York, Henry, i. 129, 267.
York, John, i. 33, 37.
York, Mattheus, 1.33.
York, Petrus, i. 35.
Yorkers, before Quebec, i. 286.
Yorktown, ii. 5.'>, 56.
Youel, Rebecca, i. 292.
Youmands, Ezekeail, i. 8.
Youmands, William, 1. 9.
Youmans, Alaver, i. 13.
Youmans, Elial, i. 72.
Youmans, John, 1. 468.
Youmans, Samuel, 1. 7, 8.
Youmans, Stephen, i. 13, 439.
Younok, Johannis, 1. 81.
Young, Ablmael, 1. 21, 24.
Young, Abraham, 1. 84, 141.
Young, Alexander, ii. 341.
Young, Andrew, 1. 28.
Young, Caleb, ii. 142.
Young, Charles, 1. 248.
Young, David, private in Harri-
son's artillery, Ii. 360.
Young, David, Jr., Queen's co., i.
217.
Young, Ebenezer, 1. 74.
Young, Guy, 1. 100 ; recommended
for a lieutenancy, 11. 8,"23 ; lieu-
tenant, 38, 40, 43, 44, 45, 47, 52.
Young, Isaac (Suffolk county),
associator, 1. 53.
Young, Isaack (Dutchess co.),
1. 67.
Young, Jacob, 1. 468.
Young, James, 1. 67.
Young, Jeremiah, 1. 30.
Young, Jesse, 11. 142.
Young, John, 1. 24; chairman of
Mamakating committee, 25, 90,
207 ; requests release of Malcom
Morrison, 665.
Young, John, non-associator of
New Marlborough, 1. 29.
Young, John, associator of King-
ston, Ulster county, i. 30.
Young, John, lieutenant In the
1st N. Y. battalion, 1. 143, 153.
Young, John, a New York fire-
man, 1. 315.
Young, John, clerk to David
Mathews, i. 355.
Young, John, of Southold, i. 392;
ii. 195.
Young, Joseph (Suffolk county),
i. 49, 391 ; il. 195.
Young, lieutenant Joshuah, of
4th N. Y. contineuals, il. 35.
Young, Joshua, private in Hois-
Ington's rangers, ii. 142.
Young, Jurrijan, i. 30.
Young, Peter, 1. 500; il. 338.
Young, Richard, of Hoislngton's
rangers, ii. 142.
Young, Samuel, associator,
Dutchess county, i. 73.
Young, Samuel (New York), ap-
plies for a lieutenancy, i. 229;
ensign 1st N. Y. continentals,
authorized to recruit, 302 ; char-
acter of, ii. 30; petitions for a
commission, 46.
Young, William, 1.70, 616, 663. (See
Youngs.)
Youngblat, Johanntiel, i. 80.
Younglove, John, 1.65, .324; chair-
man of the committee of Ben-
nington, 528, 529.
Youngs, Ablmael, Jr., 1. 13.
Youngs, Birdsey, i. 14, 145.
Youngs', Christopher, i. 61, 394.
Youngs (Young), Daniel, i. 49, 63,
183, 217, 392, 396.
Youngs, David (Orange co.), 1. 5.
Youngs, Gedion, i. 391.
Youngs, George, i. 52; petitions
for the release of his sons who
are in prison, 321.
Youngs, HInckey, 1. 49.
Youngs, Isaac, examination of, 1.
295; petition of, 310; couflnediu
irons, and petitions to be re-
leased, 316, 320; a prisoner in
New York, 373; sent to Litch-
field, 425.
Youngs, Israel, associator, Suf-
folk county, 1. 64, 300.
Youngs, Israel (Queens co.), ex-
amination of, i. 295, 366; peti-
tion of, 308 ; a prisoner in New
York, 374, 425; Henry Dawkins
complains of, 491.
Youngs, James, i. 63, 394.
Youngs, James, Jr., 1. 62.
INDEX.
495
Youngs, Jonathan, 1. 49, 391.
Youngs, Joseph (Westchester co.), '
i. 179 ; evidence of, against col.
Hammon, 430; deputy chair-
man of the "Westchester county
committee, 466; member of the
Philipsburg committee, 632.
Youngs, lieutenant Joseph, of
Hitzema's, character of, 11. 39.
Youngs, Joshua, 1. 49.
Youngs, ensign Joslah, 11. 15.
Youngs, Nathaniel, 1. 49, 60, 393.
Youngs, Philip, examination of,
1. 295; arrested for counterlelt-
Ing, 296; petitions for a hear-
ing, 316, 317, 318, 322.
Youngs, Reuben, 1. 13.
Youngs, Richard, 1. 49; 11. 195.
Youngs, Rufus, 1. 63.
Youngs, Samuel (Suffolk co.),
1. 49.
Youngs, Sllus, 1. 13.
Youngs (Young), Thomas (Suf-
follc CO.), 1. 63, 391, 395.
Youngs, Thomas (Queens CO.), 1.
183, 217.
Youngs, Walter, 1. 391.
Youngs, Waren, 1. 390.
Youngs, Watham, 1. 63. (See
Younff.)
Younlilin, Henderlok, 1. 67.
Youres, John, 11. 345.
Zedwlts, Herman, offers to raisa
a, regiment of riflemen, 1. 104 ;
major, 117; lieutenant-colonel,
cashiered, ii. 11.
Zellers, Michael, 1. 275.
Zlele, Martynus W., i. 176.
Ziele, Peter W., 1. 176.
Zimmer, Jacob, 1. 65.
Zimmerman, Henry, 1. 124.
Zimmerman, John, 1. 124.
Zipperly, Hans, 1. 71.
Zise, Michael, 1. 261.
Zoper, Daniel, 1. 400.
Zudwinger, Boorg, 1. 66.
Zyranius, Christopher, il. 359.
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