The above written with that or the other side is a true Copy of the Original being therewith Compared this 2d day of May, 1697.

Pr Me. E. K a

a Ancient Col. Rec. Conn. Deeds Ac,, Vol. 11, pp. 254, 255.

HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER.

From the town records it appears that in 1697, Zachariah Roberts'1 was allowed by the town, three shillings a day, and half his expenses, and the town further ordered that every man should pay him two pounds of flax for his expenses in going to Connecticut about the said patent.

In answer to Governor Fletcher's letter of May the 10th, the Governor and general assembly of Connecticut reply May 19th, 1697, that they consider the arguments of New York weak and unsatisfactory, and are therefore, determined to protect these people. 1

May the 31st, 1697, Governor Fletcher and council find just fault with Connecticut for using "such a stile," and assert that Connecticut gave up these towns by arrangement, in 1683, and made no claim to them for twelve years or more, New York is therefore determined to pursue her duty."

Governor Fletcher addressing the Lords of Trade, the same year, says : --

" Some time before I came down from Albany, two small towns of Rye and Bedford in West Chester County that ly next to Connecticut being much in arrearyes of taxes have revolted to Connecticut who countenance them notwithstanding I found there at my arrival part of this province, and so have continued till now, which is contrary to a stipulation made between the Collony and Coll. Dougan An" 1683 under the hands and seals of their Gov"r and assistants: I am loath to make warr upon any of His Majesties subjects and therefore lay this matter before your Lordships: They have invaded us with a CaptQ and fifty men armed with Fuzees on Horseback, to disturb the election of a representative, pursuant to the King's writt at the town of Rye.