That having duly considered the unavoidable necessity of puting their Maj^'^s good subjects in a posture of Defence against the depredations oppressions frequent alarms and Thretts of Jacob Leisler and his accomplices and for the securing the peace of this province, wee have Desired the Hon''i^i«^ Maj^ Rich: Ingoldesby The Chief Comander of their Majt'^^ forces sent hither to take into his care and charge the defending their Majt'e* subjects in this proA-ince from any ourtagious and hostile proceedings what-

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so-ever in such maner ami by such proper & just means as to him shall seem reasonable Till such time as his excellency Coll'il' Hen: Slaughter shall arrive or their Maj^'^^ pleasure shall be farther known and wee Desire that all his Maj^'^^ ubjects will yeilJ obedience to the said Maj' accordingly

God Save King William & Queen Mary

DECLARATION OF LEISLER AND HIS PARTY AGAINST MAJOR INGOLDSBY AND HIS COUNCIL. 16 MARCH 1691.

[From a Dutch Manuscript in State Department.] We The Lieft. Governor & Council, Burghers and other Inhabitants of this Province, City & County of New York, loyal subjects of their Majesties King William and Queen Mary, in the presence of God, of Angels, and of Men declare some of the reasons of our urgent and pressing efforts and (with Gods help) Resolutions &c to defend their said Majesties' Dignity and supremacy in & over this Province, the Protestant Religion, and to Secure ourselves and our Posterity against all power authority or force derived from the late King James or any holding, acting from or under him, or claiming to do so by virtue of the Great Seal or other Signet whatever it may be, which has been or now is again delivered to any peison whomsoever, be their pretentions, Interpretations, or explanations ever so plausible, to disguise, revive or encourage the same ; notwithstanding those who would Invade our Rights and perpetrate their evil designs, ignorant of the Truth of our Actions falseljy & speciously represent us in the most horrible and hateful light to the World: