I had send Blank Comision for Capt, by Mest Edsall who has fild up to Gabriell thomes I hoop he will gitt Courage an Conduck the Comissioners officers war promised ther Comisions heer with I have given en beliff the Deserved ; J L

Addressed,

To The Honobie the Comissionei^s Cap" John D'Bruyn, Mr. John Provoost & Cap^ Jacob Milborne Esqrs In Their ma*'®^ service at

Albany

Honorable Sirs -- Since the departure of your messengers, wee have been very much occupyed, that wee have been retarded till now to send to your honors Capt: William Masone Lievt Walters, & master duffore to assure your honours of myn & the

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councells most humble service, & that you are heartily -wellcome in this his Mamies province, where you will find us very coiriplyable in any thing that may tend to his Mamies Service & the vvellfare of his Subjects in these his provinces, & hope we shall shortly have the honor to salute you, In the mean tyme after my respects &c.

1689 The Heer Luy* Gouvernf Jacob Leysler debet

Aug 9. For 15 green planks for Fort William .£00.11.

16|f ' ^ barrel of Strong Albany Beer 00.15: --

Feb. 25. 8 skep^ white peas for fort William.. 1. -- : -- Mch 1. 2 ps bl. duffels long 50: 46| both 96^

yard @ 5 st. per yard 24. 2:6

1690 26 50 lbs lead @ 4| 00.18:9

• 1 Red Cloth Cloak trimmed with gold Lace & its accompaniments for an