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

S'" there are so many people everywhere, besides ours, doe Soe exceedingly complaine that mares Should be rated at 121'^ ps, when hardly the best will give 4"' and many of them not 40^ a peece, emboldened us now to accompt them at 4^^ a peece one with another which is ii;ore than any one will give -- Yet least it should fall out (contrary to our expectation and beleif ) that his hon"* the Govern"^" Should be dissatisfyed,and that wee may deale uprightly, discharge our Conscience for the towne and Duty towards y® Cuntry wee have as atforesaid Snmd up the horses and mares at 4'^ 3 year olds at 3 ^^ two year'l: at40s and year'l at 20^ ps: And withall we have collected out of all the bills men pticulorly brought in, the just numbers of horses & mares -- 3 year olds 2 year olds & yearlings: that Soe, if not witestanding our hon^**!

Govern' Shall See cause, & it be his pleasure to continue them Still at y« old rate of 121^ a ps: &c. We crave yo^" favour to view the Inclosed acc^ and ad the dilference on y* which remaines (according to y^ S^ acct) unto our waluation. And ye" y^ estimate will bee compleated: S^ ift is Desired y* at y® Court you will promove the alteration of valuation of y^ horse kind:

S"" Wee are yo^s to Coraand to our power Wee are greived to heare of y'^loss Thomas Topping Cons*