DiRCK Wessels, Lev. van Schayk.

Albany, 27 March Ao 1690.

Capt Jacob Milborne, We expect that you have arrived safely to day at N. Yorck. We are obliged to notify you to procure these indispensable necessaries viz. 3 @ 400 unmanufactured horns which can be easily had at Nicolaas Blanks and can be quickly put in order here ; further as much duffels as you can get, bleu baize for shirts, provision 400 lbs Swan shot, 50 Kettles.

Yesterday evening the Soldiers tormented us considerably for blankets, as it was very cold. We went every where and could not find any The Soldiers from the outposts, also, whom we provided with duffels for coverlets, namely from our o-wn duffels -- so that our stock which was intended for the Indians is diminished. The Soldiers in the fort must also have duffels as blankets are not to be had here.

The picquet proceed immediately to their post. I forgot to send to you for 8 @ 10 hour glasses which are very necessary for the watches. Wherewith, doubting itot of your diligence and speedy return, We remain

Your affectionate friends

Johannes Provoost & in the name of J. H. Bruyn.

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER. 199

Albany 28. March 1690. List of the Goods sejit from York and received from Mons^ Jan Hendricksen Brujn and Johannes Proofoost to be distributed among the Refugees of Schoonechtede, to wit -- 2348^ Dutch ells of Osenb: Linen 3 p^ Serge 13 p" Stockings 72 ells pennestout and delivered to the Deacons of Schoonectede and the Deacons of Albany, to wit : --