Item.-- I give, bequeath and constitute for my only heirs, Lieutenant Oliver Besicy, Jun., of New Rochelle; desiring him after my Decease to come and take possession of all my goods, chattels and debts, with obligations which is belonging to me, with a Negro Woman called Toinetta, Ready Money, Plates, Jewells, Rings, Household Stuff, Apparels, Utensils, Brass, Pewter, Bedding and all other of my substance whatsoever, moveable and immoveable. Item. -- I do Give to Bety Cantin, one obligation from Peter, which is now in the hand and possession of her Father, Jean Cantin,

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THE TOWN OK NEW ROCHELLE.

and that she shall have from this present time and hereafter, lawful fcr her to receive the said Due, Debt or Interest to her proper use or benefit, without molestation hereafter, from any body whatsoever. Item. -- I do give to Judith Robinaeau, a little Negro Girl, named Charlotte, for her proper use and benefit, without molestation hereafter from any body whatsoever. Item.-- I do give to the use of the Church of New Rochellc all my Books. In witness I have put my hand and seal, this twenty-fourth day of March, 1721-2. " •

DANIEL BONDET, (p. s.)

Sealed and signed in presence of us. Isaac Mekcier, Asian Guyoxs, CdSSAK F. Suize."<*

During the interval between the death of Mr. Daniel Bondet and the appointment of his successor, services were performed by the Rev. John Bartow, rector of the parish, as appears from the following communication to the Honorable Society : --