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

O'Callaghan, E.B., ed. The Documentary History of the State of New York, Vol. II. Albany: Weed, Parsons and Co., 1849. 319 words

The Civil & Military Officers so as to prevent such mischiefs, hereby expressly forbid all persons whomsoever to export any Merchandize such as Indian Cargoes, shirts, hnen, cloths, Kerseys, Sarges and other goods requisite for the clothing as well of Christians as Indians, on pain of Confiscation of said goods for their Majesties use.

But they are permitted to take away all Beavers, peltries, money, furniture & household articles, fine Silk stuffs, lace and guch like fine articles and goods unnecessary for Clothing which cannot be used here -- In order that all such may be regularly done, Johannes Beekman Jan Vinnagen & Jacobus Turke are ordered to inspect the goods in the houses before they are embarked, and permit such to be put on board

And all men are forbidden to depart this County pursuant to previous Proclamation dated 7^^ August 1689 which is now Confirmed. Done 4*11 March 1690.

LIEUT. GOV- LEISLER. 179

BY THE LIEV^ GOVERN^ &«

[From Papers &c. in Leisler's time.]

Whereas One Robert Livingston by the Instigac6n of thi Devill did utter* y^ Malice of his heart in Saying that he wai Enformed that a parcell of rebells were gone out of holland tC' England & that y^ prince of Orange headed them Saying that they might See how they got of againe or words to this purpose &, that they should Come to y^ Same End that Monmouth did & hath Comitted other high Crimes.

These are in his Ma^'^s Name to will and require all psons •w^^'m this Province to apprehend y« s'^ Livingston & bring him before me to answer for y® Same & all govern" & Magistrates of yfi Neighbouring Colonies are hereby advertized & desired In his Ma*'^^ King W™^ behalfe to assist In apprehending y^ s^ Livingston if w^hin their Jurisdiction as they do tender y® King's Interest, y« Welfare of y« Protestant Cause & their Allegiance.