some of the Sachems and Chief Warriors here whose feet shall be

weH greased. ^

Pr order

Rob* Livingston.

The first day of Sep' 1689.

Harme Janse Van fiommel brings news y* our Indians have taken 5 Praying Canida Indians upon y® Lake who were bound hither to doe mischeeffe, & yt severall french were seen upon y® Lake

Upon which Capt wendel & 6 men were ordered to goe to Sarachtoge to examine s^ 5 Indians & to make enquiry of aiFares there.

Att a Meeting of the May^ Aldermen and Justices of ye Peace of ye Citty and County of Albany ye 2^ Day of Sept A^ 1689 Present P. Schuyler Mayr Albt Ryckman

Dirk Wessels Reed' David Schuyler

John Wendel Kilian Van Renssekiet

Jan Janse Bleeker C. Marte Gerritse

The Maquase Desyre by arnouts Letter that the Magistrates of Albany and Shinnechtady would be pleased to assist them with Two or three pare of horses & 5 or 6 men to Ride the heaviest Stockadoes for there new Castle of Tionondage which they remove an English mile higher up & they will pay for it in due time

Which Request ye Court are willing to Comply withall to shew there good Inclination and true friendship they bear to y® s^i nation have Consented that three pare of horses & six men goe thither

Vizt of ye Troopers Jacob Lockermans of Capt Bleekers Company Dirk albertse Bradt & W" hendrickse who did voluntarily p'sent there service The Patroon a horse Cap* Gerritse a horse