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The Documentary History of the State of New York by Hon. Christopher Morgan. Volume IV ONLY. Albany: Charles Van Brenthuysen, 1851. Illustrations include 8 Great Seals of New Netherland & NY, 12 portraits,illustradted and pull out maps. Native American indians.
CONTENTS.
I. JOURNAL OF NEW NETHEKLAND, 1641—1646, , . 1
II. DESCRIPTION OF NEW NETEERLAND ; By Rev. Isaae Jogues, S. J., 13
III. INFORMATION FOR TAKING IIP LAND IN NEW NETEERLAND; By Seoretarj
Van Tienhoven, 1650 19
Mode of clearing and cultivating the wild land, 23 ; of the building of houses at first, ib.; of the necessary eattie and their prices, 24 ; necessary supplies for the former, ib. conditions on which land was at first granted, 26.
IV. JOURNAL OF THE SECOND ESOPUS war; By Capt. Kregier, 1663, 27
V. BEEEDEN RAEDT ; Abstracts from the, 1649 63
VL DESCRIPTION OF NEW NETHERLAND ; From Montamis, 1671, 73
Discovery of New Netherland, 75 ; Rivers, ib ; Trees and Vines, Fruits and Mines, and Animals, 76; Birds, 78; Fishes, 79; Rattlesnakes; Native Tribes, ib. ; Their clothing and houses, 80 ; manners and customs, 8] ; their language, money and nature, 82 ; Weapons, laws, councila, ih.; Religion and belief, 83 ; Colonization of the country, ib. First Emigrants to New Netherland, from Baudartius, 84
VII. TRIAL FOR WITCHCRAFT, In New York, 1665, 85
VIIL ASSESSMENT ROLLS OF THE FIVE DUTCH TOWNS ON L. L, 1675, 89
Of Bushwick,91; of Breukelen, 93; of Flatbush, 94; of Flatlands, 100; of N. Utrecht, 102.
IX. STATE OF THE PROVINCE OF NEW YORK, IN 1738 105
Queries relating to His Majesty's Prov. of N. T., 107 ; Cadwallader Colden's Observations on the Soil, Climate, Water Communications, &o., of New York, 109; Lt. Gov. Clark's answer to the queries of the Board of Trade, 116 ; Return showing the commerce of the Port of New York in 1738, 117 ; Population returns of each county in the Province, 118 ; Names of the heads of families in Flatbush, 122; in Flatlands, 124; of Gravesend, 126 ; of New Utrecht, 127 ; in Brooklyn, 128; in Bushwyck, 130; in Suffolk county, 132; in Dutchess county, 134; Names of the officers and "privates in tie several companies of Militia in the Province, 136 ; Indians of New York and Canada, 155.
X. REASONS IN SUPPORT OP TRIENNIAL ELECTIONS IN THE PROVINCE OF NEW YORK, 157
XL JOURNAL OF SIR WM. JOHNSON'S SCOUTS, 1755, 1756 167
XII. PAPERS RELATING TO THE SIX NATIONS, 187
A list of early Missionaries among the Iroquois, 189
1766. Jan. 18. Rev. J. C. Eartwiok to Sir Wm. Johnson; with a project for bettor peopling and governing America, 191
15. Address of Rev. J. C. Eartwiok to the Mohawks, 192
Proposed Address of the Seven Nations to the king in favor of Rev. J. C. Hartwick,. 193 May 14. Rev. Mr. Ogilvie of Albany, to Sir Wm. Johnson ; necessity of forts among the Indians ; Washington surrounded ; Patroon's mills burnt, 195 1761. Mar. 1. Sir Wm. Jolmsoii to Rev. Jean B, Koliault, enclosing him ton pounds and requesting him to use his influence with the Abenakes of his flock, 196
37. Rev. Mr, Brown to Sir Wm. Johnson, apologizing for not heing able to go to Fort Hunter, 196
Nov. 17. Sir Wm. Johnson to Rev. Dr. Wheelock ; Kirtland learning the Indian language ; Joseph Brant's education commenced, 197 '
1762. Feb. 8. Rev. Mr. Oel to Sir Wm. Johnson, cannot consent to the Bostoniers introducing their Presbyterian church among 'the Indians, 198
Mar. 7. G-en. Amherst to Col. Bradstreet ; first Presbyterian church in Albany, 199
13, Sir Wm. Johnson to Rev. Mr. Barclay ; respecting Mr. Bennet, 199
April 5. Rev, David Zeisberger to Mr. Peters relative to his journey to Wyoming, . , 200
10. Edw, Johnson, teacher at Tuscarora, to Sir Wm. Johnson, with a report of his progress among the Indians, 200
10. Isaac, a Tuscarora Indian, and his wife, to Sir Wm. Johnson, 201
Aug. 30. Rev. Dr. Wheelock to Sir Wm. Johnson relative to moving his Indian school from Lebanon
Sept. 8. The same to the same; obtains a portion of Sir Petrar Warren's legacy ; the Boston Society desires to set up English schools among the Indians.; Dr. W. wishes to remove to the Mohawk country, ...,.,. 202
8. Rev. Dr. Pomroy to Sir Wm. Johnson in fevor of Dr. Wheelook's school, (enolosing), 203
July 10. Letter from the clergy of divers churches in New England, recommending Dr. Wheelock's school to -the patronage of the public, ....,.,.. 204
Oct, 16. Sir Wm. Johnson to Dr. Pomroy, in favor of Dr. Wheelock'squalifications, 205
16. The same to Dr. Wheeled ; is opposed to local schools among the Indians, 206
16, The same to Rev. Dr. Barclay, respecting a new Indian prayer-book, 206
1763. Jan. 20. Dr. Wheelock to Sir Wm. Johnson; some account of Mr. C. Jeffery Smith, and the Lebanon school ; Brant, (with,) ^ 207
18. C. Jeffery Smith to Sir W. Johnson; proposes visiting the Mohawk country as a missionary ; much attached to Brant, 208
1763. April 2. Mr. Weyman, printer, to Dr. Barclay, concerning the Tndian prayer-book, 209
2. TdR. Wheelock to Gen'L Amherst ; asks for four townships on the west side of the SusqueHanna river for bis school, 210
29, Sir Wm. Johnson to Dr, Barclay about the Indian prayer-book, 211
May 16, Dr. Wheelock to Sir Wm. Johnson about Mr. Smith and Brant, 211
23. Gen'l Amherst to Br. Wheelodk, advises him to apply to the king, 212
Aug. 8, Dr. "Barclay to Rev. S. Johnson ; the Boston commissioners' offer ; Mr. Bennet eate-
chist to file Mohawks; Palmer; Punderson, 212
Oct. 20. Mr, Weyman to Dr. Barclay about the Indian prayer-book 213
Dec. 29. Rev. Mr. Lappius to Sir Wm. Johnson ; requiring wd, 214
'[No date] Rev. Mr. Eobaud to the same ; hopes the English will retain Canada, &c., 215
1764. Mar. 22. The schoolmaster at Canajohary to Sir Wm. Johnson ; the Indians will not allow the children to be babtised, 216
Sept, 17. Mr. Weyman to Sir Wm. Johnson ; Indian,pmyer-book ; death of Dr. Barclay, 217
Oct. 34. Dr. Wheelock to the same; Kirtland; Woolley, 217
Nov. 27. Mr. Weyman to the same ; the Indian prayer-book, 219
Dec. 10. Ciroulap of the N. Y. Soc, for promotion of the arts, 219
1765. Jan. 4. Sir Wm. Johnson's answer to the foregoing circular, 220
Jan 8. Rev. Mr. Brown to Sir Wm. Johnson ; proposes visiting the Mohawk castle, 221
Feb. 27. Sir Wm. Johnson to the Society for promoting the arts ; subscribes -and gives an account of the state of Agriculture in the Mohawk country, 221
1708. Mar, 23. Dr. "Wheelockto Sir Wm. Johnson thanking him for his favor to Kirtland ; reports the progress of his school, 222
April 29. Dr. Wheebok'a address to the sachems of the Six Nations, 223
29, The same to Sir Wm, Johnson, gives an account. of proposed new Missions among the Indians, 226
June 17. Bev. 8. Kirtland to the same ; giving his experience at Canadesage, 227
Oct. 21. Pr. Wheelock to the same; with the thanks of the Connecticut Board of Missions,. . , . 223
Not, 7. Sir. Wm. Johnson to Kev. Thos, Barton ; consents to become a member of the Society for Prop, the Gospel, 228
Dec. 20. Oburohwardens of Sehenectady to Sir Wra. Johnson inviting him to be a trustee, 220
1766. Feb. 18. Kev. S. Kirtland to the same ; with mi account of affairs at Canadesage, 230
Mar, 25. Mr, Weymaa to the same ; Rev. Mr. Ogilvie will superintend the Indian prayer-book, . 230
May. T. Dow, Mayor of Albany, to Dr. Whe^ock in favor of his efforts for christianizing the Indians, ., 231
July 4. Dr. Wheeloek to Sir Wra. Johnson introducing other Missionaries, &e., 231
Sept. 13. Rev. Mr. Brown to the same ; proposes a visit to the Indians 233
Oct. 10. Rev. Mr, Chamberlain to Rev. Mr. Brown, complaining of bia xe-baptiaing children al-
ready baptized by the Presbyterians 233
Dee. 4. Churchwardans of Schenectady to Sir Wm. Johnson 234
29. Rev, Mr. Chamberlain to Sir Wm. Johnson explanatory of hts motives for complaining
of Mr. Brown's proceeding, 235
1767. Jan. 30. Rev. Mr. Brown to the same ; church at Great Barrington, 235
May 29. Rev. Mr. Hanna to the same ; is about to practice law at Schenectady, 236
1768. Jan. 6. Mr. Arbo, seoretary to the Moravians, 10 the same, praying his protection 236
Feb. 1. Rev. Dr. Burton, Sec. of Society for Propagating the Gospel, to the same ; enquiring what would be the proper allowance f oi a missionary among the Indians, 237
Mar. 21. Corporation of Albany to Dr. Wheeloek, encouraging him to remove the school to the vicinity of their city, 238
April 8. Dr. Wheelock to the corporation of Albany ; is invited to establish his school elsewhere, . 239
May. Rev. Mr. Barton to Sir Wm. Johnson ; state of affairs on the Pennsylvania frontier,. . 240
Aug, 5. Mr. J. W. Brown to the same ; inviting Rev. Mr. Murray to the church at Schenectady ; Presbyterians anxious for Mr. Bay, , 241
26. Hugh Caine to the same ; giving an account of the state of the Indian prayer-book, . . . 242
Sept. 8. Sir Wm. Johnson to Hugh Gaine ; on the same subject, 243
17. Hugh Caine to Sir Wm. Johnson ; same subject continued, 243
Oct. 19. Mr. J. W. Brown to the same, about the Schnectady church, 244
16. Memorial of Dr. Wheeloek to the commissioners at the treaty of Fort Stanwix, 244
17. Caveat of two New England Missionaries against the treaty at Fort Stanwix, 245
Parson Johnson to Sir Wm. Johnson ; is a friend to the Indians, , 246
20. The same to the commissioners ; defining his allegiance 246
22. The same to Sir Wm. Johnson; approves of not allowing the Indians intoxicating liquors at this time ; complains of the Senecas coming armed to the treaty, 247
30. The same to the commissioners ; hopes a door will be kept open for the propagation of
the gospel among the Indians, 248
31. Speech intended to be delivered by Parson Johnson to the Indiana at Fort Stanwix, . . . 248
Nov. 19, Hugh G^ne to Sir Wm. Johnson ; the Indian prayer-book, 249
24. Sir Wm. Johnson to Gen'l Gage ; Intrigues of the New Et^land Missionaries at the
treaty of Fort Stanwix, 249
28. Dr. Shuekburgh to Sir Wm. Johnson ; Indian prayer-book, 250
Dec. 6. Mr. J. W. Brown to the same ; progress of the Church at Schenectady, 251 Wieeloek
1768. Dec. 10. Sir Wm. Johnson to G-en'l Gage ; introduces James Adair, autkor of the History of
the American Indiana, 251
1769, Jan. 3. The same to Rev. Dr. Smith ; thanks him for the care of his sod, and for his election as
memher of the Philosophical Society 252
24. Joseph Chew, Esq., to Sir Wm. Johnson ; Connecticut Assembly applied to for a deed of the Susquehanna lands ; dissenting missionaries repotted to be secluded from the Indian country, , 253
25. Sir Wm. Johnson to Rev. Dr. Anchmuty ; the election ; footing of the Church of England in the Province, 254
Feb. 2. Hugh Gaine to Sir Wm. Johnson ; Indian prayer-book completed, 254
25. Churchwardens of Schenectady to the same ; (enchising,) 255
Jan, 31. Letter from Kev. Mr. Murray, declining the Church at Schenectady, 255
Mar. 17. Pass to Messrs. Danforth and Willard to observe the transit of Venus, 256
April 3. John Hand to Rev. Dr. Auchmuty, is willing to accept the school at Johnstown, 256
12. Rev. Harry Munro to Sir Wm. Johnson ; proposes to visit the Indians, 257
22. Hugh Gaine to the same ; Indian prayer-book, . . , 258
30. James Adair to the same ; requesting introduction to Lord HiOsboro', 259
[Ko date.] The same to the same ; his work patronized in New York, 269
May 10. Sir Wm. Johnson to Mr. Adair, forwarding subscriptions to his work on the Jbidiaos,. . 260
List of scholars at the Free school at Johnstown, ;. ,^ 261
Aug. 28. List of scholars at the Mohawk school, Fort Hunter, 261
31. Hugh Gaine to Sir Wm. Johnson j Indian prayer-hook, 262
Nov. 9. James Adair to the same regarding his progress in obtaining subscriptions to his work on the Indiana 262
16. Geo. Croghan to the same ; introducing Rev. Mr. Andrews, 263
18. Secretary Banyar to the same ; on the same subject, 264
Dec. 10. Mr, Andrews to the same ; proposing that Epiacopal clergymen be introduced from Ireland into New York, 264
1770. Jan. 28. The same to the same ; returns to Ireland, 265
May 11. Rev, Dr. Auohmuty to the same ; introducing Rev. Mr, Forbes, 265
20, The same to the same ; on the principles of a true churchman ; American Episcopate ;
Convention of the clergy, 266
27. Sir Wm. Johnson to Rev. Dr. Auchmuty ; in answer, 267
Nov. The same to Rev. Mr. Inglis ; numbers of the Six Nations of Indians ; Dr. Wheelock's
success; Rev, Mr. Stuart; Mr, Hall 267
1771, Feb. 28. The same to Dr. Arthur Lee ; customs, manners and languages of the Indians, 269
The same to Rev. Mr. Barton ; state of religion, , 274
Mar, 1. The same to Rev. Messrs. "Cooper and Ogilvie ; Rev. Mr. Griffith invited to Schenectady, 276
27. The same to Rev. Chas, Inglis ; the dissenters not to be disobliged ; religious wants of the Indians ; Lutheran minister at Stonearabia desirous to conform 276
April 4. The same to Rev. Dr. Auchmuty ; Mr. Stuart; Mr. Andrews; the Lutheran minister at
Stonearabia,
May 4. The same to the same concerning Rev. Mr. Hanna, (enclosing,) 278
Rev. Mr. Hanna's testimonials 279
June 11. Kev. Dr. Auchmuty to Sir Wm. Johnson ; the Lutheran minister ; Mr. Hanna ; American Bishop, 280
25. Bev, Harry Munro to the same ; Brant ; stale of the Church at Albany, 282
July 4, Sir Wm. Johnson to Rev. Mr. Inglis on his memorial for christianizing the Indians,. . . 282
The same to Rev. Dr. Auchmuty ; on the state of religion ; the Lutheran minister, &c., 284
Aug. 19, Rev, Mr. Inglis to Sir Wm. Johnson ; on the memorial, &e., , . . , 285
1771. [Nodate.] Vote of thanks from the Commissioners for Propagating the Gospel in New England to Sir Wm. Johnson, 286
Aug. 22. Sir Win, Johnson to Rev. Mr. Kirtland, requiring of him the subject of his letter to the Boston commissioners, 287
Sept. 10. The same to Rev. Mr. Inglis on the memorial, 287
21. Rev. Chas. Inglis to Sir Wm. Johnson; on the same suhjeet 288
28. Sir Wm. Johuson to Rey. Mr. Inglis ; on the same eubjeot, 289
28. Rev. Mr. Andrews to Sir Wm. Johnson ; grammar school in Schenectady, 290
Oct. 23. Rev. Mr. Inglis to the same ; on the memorial , 201
Nov. 5. Rev. Mr. Andrews to the same ; opens an academy, 292
18. Sir Wm. Johnson to Rev. Mr. Andrews ; in answer, 293
1772. Jan. 27. The same to Rev. Chas. Inglis ; on the fund for the support of ladies whose husbands or relatives have served the state, , 293
May 18. John Cottgrave to Sir Wm. Johnson, with suggestions for the improvement of the church and school, 294
June 25. Sir Wm. Johnson to Rev. Mr. Andrews ; expects a missionary for the church at Johnstown, 295
July 20. Rev. Mr. Hanna to Sir Wm. Johnson ; receives orders in the Church of England, .... 296
23. Rev. Mr. Andrews to the same ; offering to officiate occasionally at Johnstown, 298
Oct. 2. Sir Wm. Johnson to the Kev. Dr. Burton ; about Rev. Mr. Moseley, 299
15. Letters of ordination of Rev. David Jouos, 300
Nov. 12. Rev. Harry Munro to Sir Wm. Johnson , state of the church in Albany, 301
1773. Mar. 12. Rev. Matthew Graves to the same ; Mr. Moseley ; Narragansett church, , 301
Aug. 11. Col. Henry Eabcoek to Rev. Dr. Cooper; on establishing an academy in the Indian country, 302
16. Rev. Mr. Andrews to Sir Wm. Johnson ; resigns the Schenectady church to Mr, Doty, 305
Sept. 17. The same to the same ; reception in Virginia ; wishes to be appointed to Johnstown as
successor to Mr. Moseley, 307
Nov. 19. Sir Wm. Johnson to Col. Baheock, with his opinion on the proposed Indian academy, , 308
Dec. 28. Col. Babcock to Sir Wm. Johnson ; on the Indian seminary, 308
1774. Mar. 8. Sir Wm. Johnson to Rev. Dr. Hind ; state of the church on the Mohawk, 309
21, Churchwardens of Schenectady to Sir Wm. Johnson, 310
April 1. Sir Wm. Johnson to the churchwardens of Schenectady, Sll
11. Rev. Mr. Moseley to Sir Wm. Johnson, thanking him for his past kindness, S12
Memoir of Rev. Dr. Stuart, missionary at Port Hunter, 313
XTTT. PAPERS RELATING TO THE ERECTION OF FORT STANWIX, Anno 1758, 323
XIV. PAPERS RELATING TO THE DIFFICULTIES BETWEEN NEW YORK AND NEW HAMPSHIRE -. 329
1749. Nov. 17. Gov. Wentworth of N. Hampshire, to Gov. Clinton of New York, advising him that he is about to make grants west of the Connecticut river, asd enquiring how for north and east the province of New York extends, (enclosing,) 331
1741. July 3. Extract of Gov. Wentworth's commission setting forth the bounds of New Hampshire,. 334
1760. April 25. Gov. Wentworth to Gov. Clinton acknowledging receipt of the minutes of council to tho
effect that the River Connecticut comprises the east bounds of New York ; has how-
ever issued letters patent for the township of Bennington twenty-four miles east of
Albany, 332
June 6. Gov. Clinton to Gov. Wentworth ; explanatory of the west bounds of Connecticut and
Massachusetts ; The land in Bennington has been already granted by New York ; is
surprised that he was in such a hurry in passing that patent, 333
1750. JuDe 22. Gov. Wentworth to Gov. CUntoo, is not disposed to have aay dispute with New York ;
proposes a reference of the matter to England, 333
Jdy 25. Qov. Clioton to Gov. Wentwortb, ; aceepts the reference, proposes to exchange repre-
sentations with New Hampshire, . . . .; 3B4
Sept - 2. Gov. Wentworth to Gov. Clinton ; accepts the offer to exchange, and proniisea to com-
municate a copy of his representation when perfect 334
1751, Oct. Report of the Attorney -General of New York on the ease between the latter province
and New Hampshire respecting their boundary, 334
Oct. 14. Cadwallader Colden's observations on the Attorney- General's report, 339
1752, Aug. 14. Extract from the report of the Attorney and Solicitor- General on the state of the ease
with respect to certain townships in New Kngland, 340
Dec. 22. Seoretaryof the Board of Trade to the agent for the Province of New Yorh, (enclosing,). 340
1761. Mar. 23. Extract of a letter from Benning Wentworth, governor of New Hampshire, to the Board
of Trade, containing his proposal that the line of New Hampshire run as far west aa
that of Massaohuselts, 341
1753. Not. 14. Beport o( the commitTHE of the Provincial Council, and the commissioners on the eastern
boundary, of New York, in answer to Gov. Wentworth 's letter to the Board of Trade, 341
1759. Sept. 31. Proclamation of the Lieut. Governor of New York for forming settlements between Fort
Bdward and Lake George, 345
1763. Mar. 15. Affidavit of Alex. McLean to the effect that New Hampshire is laying out lands at Crown
Point and on the east of Lake Champlain, , 346
Dec. 28. Freclamation of Lieut. Gov. Golden, asserting the Connecticut Biver to be the east
bounds of the Prov. of New York, , 346
1764, Jan. 20. Lt. Gav. Colden to the Board of Trade, reviewing the dispute between New York and
New Hampshire, and sustaining the claim of the former to the territory in question,. 348
Feb. 8. The same to the same ; remonstrating further against the most surprising and estrava-
gant encroachments of New Hampshire, which has already granted 160 townships
west of the Connecticut River; encloses copy of his proclamation, 351
Mar. 13. Counter proclamation of Gov. Wentworth in vindication of the New Hampshire grants, 353
April 12. Lt. Gov. Colden to the Board of Trade, enclosing copy of Gov. Wentworth's proclama-
tion whose grants are hawking around New Jersey, &c., at low rates for the purpose
of raising money, asks for a speedy decision, as he wishes to settle the discharged sol-
diers in the vicinity of Lake Champlain , 354
July 20. Order of the king in council declaring the Connecticut river the boundary between New
York and New Hampshire, 355
Aug. Sheriff Schuyler to Lt. Gov. Colden ; the New Hampshire people have ejected several
farmers in Hoosle out of possession of their lands; some of the aggressors arrested,. 356
Sept. 4. Minute of council ; Gov. Wentworth complains of the arrest of sundry inhabitants of
the town of Pownal by the sheriff of Albany, and signifies his disposition to submit
the question of jurisdiction to the king ; the Lt. Governor of New York advised to
decline interfering in the matter, as the question is already before his Majesty, 856
1766. May 22. Order of the government of New York in favor of the occupants of New Hampshire
who settled before this date, . , . , 357
Oct. 9. Petition praying that the northern part of the Province be divided into five counties, . . 358
15. Another praying for the erection of a new county on the Connecticut river, 359
22. Another on the sime subject, 360
Beport of the Council of New York on the preceding petitions, 361
Deo. 18. Return of the names of the several persona living in the townships of Pownal, Ben-
nington, Shaftflbury, Arlington, Sunderland, Manchester, Draper and Danbey, 361
17G6. Jan. 20. Thomas Chandler to Gov. Mooro, with a return of the number o£ men ia his and Col.
Bajley'a districts fit to hear arms 363
June 6. Order of the Groyernor and Council of New York that the cMmants under New Hamp-
shire sue out their grants by a limited time, 363
July 11. Ordinance establishing courts iu the eountj of Cumberland in the Proyince of New
York, {Title only given,) 364
Nomination of the civil officers for said county, , 364
"1767. Feb. 12. Order of the Gov. and Council of New York suspending all proceedings on petitions for
land on the west side of the Connecticut river already granted by New Hampshire,
until one or more of the proprietors of such townships appear, 364
April 11. Lord Shelburne to Gov. Moore ; on petition from the Society for the Propagation of the
Gospel and the people of Bennington ; no new grants of lands patented by New
Hampshire are to be made by New York, and no persons to be molested in their pOB-
efession under title from the former province until further orders, 365
June 9. Gov. Moore to Lord Shelburne ; in answer to the representations from Bennington and
the Sooiety for Propagdtmg the Gospel, 365
10. Thesime to the same , m farther defence of New York 373
July 24. Older of the kmj, m council foibidding the governor of New York to make grants of
any lands already patented by New Hampshire ; with the opinion of the oouneil of
Now Yoik on the construction to be put on the same, 3To
1768. April 7. List of Jul^^ps ind othpi cuil officers for Cumberland county, 377
1769. Aug. 10. Gov Moore to Lord Hilhboro' forwarding petitions from reduced soldiers and others for
land oast of Lake Cliamplam, and urging the settlement of that country, 377
Sept. 14. Clergy of Connecticut to Sir Wm Johnson recommending Partridge Thatcher Ei;q., to
1)6 the first governor of the new province to be erected west of the Connecticut river, 378
Oct. 19. Eopresenfation of James Brai,kenbndge and Samuel Robinson, as to what occurred be-
tween them ind the commi<iiioners for dividing the Wallumschack patent, 580
Dec. 12. Proclamaficn of the government of New York for the arrest of Braekenbridge, Robin-
son and others, for jiotonsly obstructing the partition aforesaid, 379
1770. Jan. 4. Lt Gov Colden to Lord HiUsboro' recommending that the grantees under New Hamp-
shiie obtain confirmations fiom New York on payment of a reduced scale of fees,. . . 382
Feb. 10. Gov J Wentworth to Lt Q-o'; Colden complaining of being obstructed in his duties
IS Suneyor General of the king's forests by Judge Wells, (enclosing,) 383
' 10. Memorial of J. Wentworth to Lt. Gnv. Colden complaining of certain trespassers on the
king's domain on the west side of the Connecticut Rivor, town of Windsor, (with,) . 384
Jan. 1. Deposition of Benj. Whiting in support of the statements contained in Gov. Went-
worth's memorial and letter, '. 3S5
1769. Nov. 15. Deposition of Benj. Wait to the same effect, 386
Dec. 30. Deposition of Amos Tute to the same effect, 389
1770. Feb. 28. Order in council for tho erection of the county of Gloucester on the west side of the
Connecticut River, 890
Mar. Civil o£&eera for Gloncester county, 391
July 19. Rev. Drs. Auchmuty and Cooper to Lt. Gov. Colden recommending certain persons to
the command of the militia of the county of Gloucester, 391
Aug. 9. Petition of John Grout, attorney at law, to Ch. Just. Horsmanden for leave to brmg
an action for damages against certain, persons for injuries set forth in an 391
9. Affidavit of the same, of false imprisonment which he suffered at the liands of certain
New Hampshire men 392
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1770. Aug. 9. Affidavit of S. Wells, witli an accouat of a riot in Cumlicrland cotmty, 394
Sept. 29, Report of His Majesty's Prov. Council of New York on Gov. Wentworth's accusation
against Judge Wells, (with,) 396
June to Sept. Affidavits of sundry individuals in defence of Judge Wells, 397
Nov. 1. Proclamation of Gov. Dunmore for the arrest of Hatheway, Eobinsoii and other rioters,
for ohstructing the partition of the Wallumschaflk patent, 405
1. Petition to the king of the inhabitants of the counties of Cumberland and Gloucester
complaining of the riotous obstmctioiis of tho courts of law and otker irregularities
by the government and people of New Hampshire, 406
Deo. 3. Petition of the inhabitants on the west side of the Connecticut river to the Earl of Don-
more, praying a confirmation of their patents on reduced fees, 409
18. Order in council for the prosecution of Silas Robinson, 411
1771. Jan. 27. Petition from New Hampshire to the king complaining of the oppressions experienced
from Now York by the people on the grants, and reciuesting that the latter be annexed
to New Hampshire, 412
Mar. 9. Extract of a letter from Gov. Dunmore to Lord Hillsborough, stating that the disorders
which prevail in the grants are designedly created and fomented by persons in New
Hampshire ; forwards report of the Attorney -Grcneral, (with proofs,) in answer to the
Now Hampshire petition and calls for a revocation of the order suspending grants of
land in that quarter ; from the people of which he now transmits a petition praying
to be continued under N. York, (covering,) , 414
4. Certificate of the Surveyor-General that reservations have been made in favor of the
New Hampshire occupants settled before the 22d May, 1765, 415
Feb. to Mar. Sundry affidavits in support of the statements contained in Gov. Dunmore's letter and
the Attorney- General's report 416
May 15. Return of the number of inhabitants in the county of Cumberland, 432
17. Return of the number of inhabitants in the county of Gloucester, 432
A list of the heads of families in the several towns in the county of Gloucester, ...... 433
30. 'Squire Munro to Secretary Banyar, giving an account of ill treatment recently expe-
rienced by the " Yorkers " from the settlers of Princetown, with affidavits in support
of bis report, 4S3
June 6. Report of the Board of Trade to the Lords of the Privy Council, enumerating the diffi-
culties attendant on the settlement of the various claims to the lands in the northeast
part of tho province of New York, and submitting their decision thereupon, 435
Aug. 24. Gov. Tryonto Major Skene and other magistrates, ordering them to grant legal relief to
Donald Mclntire and others, recently dispossessed of their lands by Robert Cochrane
and other rioters 439
Sept. 18. Judge Wells to Attorney-General Kemp, acquainting him of a fraud committed by the
persons employed by the N. H. government to survey the upper Connecticut River,
(with,) 439
18. AfEdavit of Nehemiah Howe in support of the same, 440
20. Memorial of John Munro praying to be appointed sheriff of the city and county of
Albany, 44I
23. Deposition of Samuel Gardenier, a settler on the Wallumschaek patent giving a detail of
the ill usage he received from stmdry persons disguised as Indians, who destroyed his
crops and threw down his fences, as he did not hold under New Hampshire, 442
SO. Order of the Council of New York for the apprehension of Seth Warner and others of
the Bennington mob, , 444
1771. Oct. 2. Grovcrnor of New York to the Grovernor of New Ilampshivc, relative to the es parte
survey of the Conneotiout Kiver, and remonstrating ag^nst the riots recently com-
mitted hy persons claiming to be encouraged by New Harapaliire, 445
Sundry affidavits to prove that the sheriff of Albany has been violently resisted at Ben-
nington in the execution of his duty, , 446
Noy. 6. 'Sq^uire Munro to Gov. Tryon : the same factious spirit prevails throughout his neigh-
borhood ; the rioters are not afraid of any force sent against them ; another man dis- ,
possessed, 452
12. Affidavit of Charles Hutchesson setting forth the destruction of his house and property
by Allen, Baker, Cochraa, and others, as " a burnt sacrifice to the Gods of the
world," 453
19. 'Squire McNachton to Colonel Fanning ; the rioters and Ir^tors have gone to the
mountains where it is impoasible to arrest them, 454
13. Minutes of council relative to Gov. Wentworth's letter to Gov. Tryon touching the riot-
ous conduct of the New Hampshire grantees, 455
27. Minute of council ordering a proclamation to be issued offering a reward for the arrest of
Ethan Allen, Remember Baker, and other rioters, 456
Dec. 9. Proclamation of Gov. Tryon to the above effect. [Not pi-inted.]
11. Proclamation of Gov. Tryon setting forth the title of New York to the t«n'itory west of
the Connecticut river, recapitulating the encroachments of New Hampshire, and re-
asserting the rightful claim of New York, 456
1772. Jan. 8. Gov. Wentworth to Gov. Tryon, (enclosing,) 459
8, Minute of the New Hampshire council declining to publwh Gov. Tryon's proclamation.
of the 11th ultimo, 460
29. Judge Lord to Gov. Tryon, giving an account of a great riot at Putney, in Cumberland
county, on 27th of January, and resigning his office, 461
Feb. 6. Judge Chandler to the same, with an account of the above riot, objecting to Judge
Lord's resignation and in favor of divers loyal subjects in his vicinity, 462
[No date.] 'Squire Munro to the same, with an account of the progi'ess of the rioters at Benning-
ton, (and enclosing,) 463
Jan. 24. Information given by Benjamin Buck as to what occurred at a meeting of the rioters in
Bennington, in the beginning of the month, ... 464
28. Information of Jonathan Wheate as to the temper of the Bennington people 465
Feb. 16. Judge Lord to Gov. Tryon acquainting him that he had (description exceeds maximum possible length)