His widow and son, Hugh McG. obtained a grant of 15U0 acres of land on Hudsons river at a place called John Peaches Creek. No fees were charged for the Patent out of respect for the Major's memory, as he "lately I>ied in his Matyes service in defence of the Province."

LIEUT. GOV. LEISLER. 9(|9>

-- The Power is to be determined Judicially before I Plead, because it is good until the King determine otherwise.

-- The King had not declared y* power Illegal but his Majesties Letter Saying until further orders, is what expects by Col" Sloughter w^ho had only proclaimed his power to Govern, & not to determine concerning the power exercised by us

-- That the Power by which he acted was good untill Col* Sloughters commission was read, because no orders from his Majesty or his Excellency appeared to the Contrary --

-- That Hendrick Janson, Cornells Ply vier, Robert LeCock were committed for the Same crimes, who were admitted Bail fore a Riot I cannot Understand how I should Escape if I Plead, & because the King would accuse me for giving away my right, & I cannot complain of an Act of my own, for By pleading I impower the Jury & make them Judges of fact. & how can 13 men of one County Judge the Government of the whole Province? --

^ At a Council held at ffort William Henry 13 April 1691.

Present the Governour

Jos Dudley Chidley Brooke's

ffred Phillips Gab. Monviele /