Documentary History of the State of New York, Vol. II

Itt was Proposed to y^ gent" of Sopus to levy 50 men out of there County for our assistance to lye in Garrison here, who Replyed that they would use all Endevors to Perswade there People for a Supply, but by there unhappy Revolutions and Distractions Some adhereing to y^ first magistracy oy^ to there hew leaders. They cannot Execute y^ Power & Command as is Requisite on such occasions People being under no Regulation.

Resolved to write to y^ Civill & Military oflScers of Sopus for y® assistance of 50 men to lye in Garrison here to Defend there Majes King William &, queen Marys Intrest in these Parts --

It was also proposed to Raise some Goods by way of loan upon there Maj^s acct. of them that were willing to advance, to be Employed for ye Publike --

It is Concluded to fortify ye Toune w^^ all speed & y* y® 4 houses standing neer y^ gates be pulled doune to morrow

Att a Meeting &c

Albany Febuy 25*^ 16i« Present Pr Schuyler may*" Joh: Cuyler

D: Wessels Record' Reynier Barents

John Bleeker Jochim Staets

alb' Ryckman Resolved yt no merchandize either Christian or Indian fitt foi cloathing be Transported out of y® Citty upon pain of Confisca

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tion -- Bevers or Peltry money or oy^ Treasure & goods not necessare for apparel may be sent doune --

Propositions made by the Sachims of y® Maquase Castles to y^ Mayor Alderman and Commonality of y« Citty of albany and Military officers of y« s^ Citty and County in ye Citty hall y® 25*^ (|ay of february