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

Whereas there is a necessity of breast works to be forthw^^ made within the Stockadoes round this City, and that it may be more effectually accomplished : Ordered that Cap* Johannes Wendel, and Cap* Peter Van Wogolom doe take upon them the care &, direction thereof, and what by them shall be found requisite for compleating the same all persons are hereby required to assist therein w*^i their Persons and whatsoeuer is unto them belonging fit for that service as they will answer the contrary at their utmost Perill, Given under o"^ hands the day and yeare abovewritten:

By the Com^^ for Albany Sec*

Whereas there was an Order issued forth bearing date the M**' this Instant Aprill for Mr Rob* Livingston to render up the Bookes and Acco*^ relating the Kings Revenue, and a certaine day set and time limited for the same or his appearance in this City the Wh hath not beene observed to the great prejudice of his Ma*'®* Intrest &ca

These are in his Ma*'^ name to will and require you forthwith to Attach all such houses, lands. Goods, and Chattells as doe belong or appertaine unto the s<l Livingston for and in behalfe of o"" So\ereigne Lord King William & to his Ma*i^ use & behoofe whereof you are to make returne according to this Precept Given under o^ hands in Albany April 30** and in the second yeare of his Ma*'es Reigne Annoq Dom 1690. To Mr Richard Pretty Sherriffe for

the City and County of Albany