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. Given &c New York this 28"i day of decemb'" 1689.

Jacob Leisler

New York Decembr 28. 1689. Gentlemen -- I haue received yo^ Letters w^h give me great Satisfaction of your integrity & resolucon & having received Orders from his Mat'^s King William to take care of this Govprnm* haue sent my orders to Cap* Staas & y® officers & People there, by Which you will see how they Shall be setled Likewise goes herewith Commissions for yo^ Justices & to keep your Monethly Courts, desiring you to send me word by y® first what

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officers you shall choose for y*' Militia that so Commissions may be sent you: Entreating you to keep in Love and unity amongst your Selves, and as soone that your case shall be stated w^'' all y^ advantage imaginable by him that Is