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

That y« Depredations made by the ffrench & Indians upon Schenectada & other plantations In y® County of Albany, by W^h many of there Maj'^ Protestant subjects were slaine There

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houses burned ; and seuer^^ carried into Captiuity : w^h Seuere Loss Is only to be attributed to y^ Disorders & Disturbances : That was Raised by TJiose who had Usurped a power Contrary to there Maj^s authority & Right of Government ouer This Prouince.

Resolued. That y^ seizeing & y® forceable taking away of the goods & Merchandise from merchants & persons inhabiting within this Citty & Province was a violation of there May^^ Peace : & y« Distruction of there Laws : & To y^ Manyfest Ruin of many of there good Protestant subjects : within this Citty & Prouince.

Resolued. That y® Levying & Raising of Money upon there Maj's Subjects w"> out Lawful authority; Is arbitrary & Illegal]; & against y^ Rights &, Priuileges of There Maj'^ subjects inhabiting within This Prouince.

Resolued. That the Raising of forces ; & keeping There Maj*« Fort of New York ag^t there Maj^s officers & Soldiers ; Lately arriued, was Rebellious & in prejudice to There Maj^s Right & Dominion of This Prouince.

Resolued. That the Denying the Surrender of There Maj^s Fort to his Excellency after his arriuall and Publication of There Maj*^ Commission To him was RebelHous and against the Dignity and authority of There Maj^^ Crown of England.

Ordred. For the Prevention of the Like Mistakes and Disorders amongst There Maj^^ Subjects, In This Prouince for the time to come -- That These Resolues be sent to ye Governeur and Councill, with the Desire of this house That they would be Pleased To give there Concurrance, of there Board thereunto.