It is therefore thought Convenient by this Convention Since, y« winter approaches and y^ Long Expected orders from there Most Sacred Majesties not yet being come and to Prevent all jealousies and Annimosities Concerning that affaire at this juncture of time, That Pieter Schuyler Esqr May of this Citty and one of theie Majts Justices of ye Peace of this County and Leif' 01 y^ Troop be authorized and is hereby authorized to have ye Command of there Majesties fort and y^ same to keep and maintain and Defend for ye Behooffe of there Maj^^ William & Mary king and queen of England france & Irland &a Defenders

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of y® faith, and Leift Sharpe be Leift under him who arc both to obey and Perform Such orders & Instructions as they shall from time to time Receive from y® Convention of y® Citty & County of albany that have the greatest Intrest in y® Preservation & Securing of s^ fort for there Majt^ behalfe, and y* till such time and while there Majts William & Mary shall be pleased to send a govern"" or orders for y® governm^ of this Province & the s*^ P"" Schuyler May^ to take Possession of y« Same accordingly N. B: Joh wendel Suspends his vote for y® p'sent as also Joh: Cuyler & J: nack. This being Published by Bell-Ringing y® members of y® Convention went to ye Mayers house, and told him they were come to waite upon him and Conduct him up to y® fort who being accompanied with some of y® Principle Burgers went up and Possession of s^ fort after y® usuall Ceremonies was Delivered, & ye sd Mayr with all cheerfullness Received by y® officers and souldiers of there Majes garrison.