Iu testimony whereof, we have caused the great seal of our said Province to be here unto affixed. Witness, John Nanfan, Esq., Lieut. Governor and Commander-inchief of our province of New York, and the territories depending thereon in America, and vice-Admiral of the same, at our fort in New York, this 14th day of February, 1701, and in the 13th year of our reign " M. Clakkson, By his Honour's Command,

Secretary. JOHN NANFAN.

a Albany Book of Patents, Vol. VI. , p. 3S3. Original iu possession of David W. Smith of Kensico.

THE TOWN OF NEW CASTLE.

This grant was subsequently known as the West Patent of North Castle.

Upon the 18th of February, 1701, occurs an " Indenture Decempartite" between Robert Walters, of the city of New York, Esq., of the first part; Leigh Atwood of the same place, Esq., of the second part, and eight others, named in the before mentioned patent, which recites the patent of 14th of February, 1701, and wherein it is covenanted and agreed upon between all parties " that no survivorship shall take place or affect in case of death of any of them, the said parties ; and the lands and premises aforesaid shall with all convenient expedition be set out and divided equally into ten several distinct parts," &c, and cause devises, conveyances and assurgents in the law whatsoever for the better, more sure, perfect and absolute settling of said land and premises, &c; " also to receive one-tenth part of all the rents and yearly profits which in the meantime shall be due, &c, sharing, costs," &c.a