Whereas their was Proclamation made by the authority aboves^ tearing date the 16*^ decemb^ instant to give notice that y« Costumes and Accize granted by Act of Assembly 1683 haue and do remaine in full force & that all Persons were required to observe y^ same notwithstanding w^h some disaffected oei^on hath taken the same from the Weigh house or custom e i^Ov'ise doore of this Citty where by Order they were affixed. Astd moreover some unknowing or malicious pi'sons have in a Co'ntemptuous manner affixed Certainc papers entituled (By them English ffreemen of the Province of New York) Containing false construction on the wholesome Lawes of England not regarding An Act of the ffreemen represented in Assembly as

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afores^ Viz* That the Supreame Legislatiue Authority imder his Matics &ca shall for ever be & reside in a Govern"", Council! & the People met in Generall Assembly --

These are to advertize whomsoever it may or shall concerne that none from henceforth do dare to deface or take of any paper well shall be affixed by the Authority of this Province or City, or affix any other Papers without approbation of the said Authority as they will answer it at their Perlll. Given &c. this 20t'» day of decemb-- 1689.

Jacob Leisler.

BY THE LIEUT. GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF &c.

By virtue of the Authority devised unto mee, I doe hereby authorize And Order you Capt. Jochem Staas to take possession (in his Mamies King William's name) of the ffiart Orange and all Stores of war there at Albany, Continuing in that Command till farther orders taking Care y* y*^ Souldjers under your Command be Carefull of their duty and Comport themselves orderly in all respects as they ought and upon all occasions require y* you Send, or speake to y« Civill Magistrates in what may Concerne them, for ye Securing his Ma^'^s Interest, and y^ welfare of y^ Inhabitants of yt County, And y* by the first opportunity you returne me a particular Acco* of y« ffort, all Stores of warr, and his Mat'^s Revenue in y^ place & what Else in your Cognizance may be necessary.