their Consideration ; The Board were Acquainted that Mr William
Livingston and M^" W^illiam Alexander two of the Heirs or Devisies
SIR WILLIAM JOHNSON. '$^
of Philip Livingston Esq*" deceased the Proprietor or Patentee of the Lands, on which Canajoheiy Castle stands, ha<l declared their Readiness to give up all rights to said Patent's or such parts as shall be thought necessary. It was ordered that s*^ M^ Livingston and M^ Alexander be informed that the Board desired to Speak with ihcm.
M"" Livingston and M*" Alexander being present informed the Board that their Father was one among other Patentees of the Lands mentioned, That they were interested one eighth each of them in their Fathers right. The Circumstances of his Title they had made no Enquiry into, but were ready to make any Resignation which either Justice or the Publick Service required.
The Board being informed that his Honour the Lieu* Governor desired a Gentleman from each Government might be appointed to be present with him in making Enquiry of the Indians of the Cannojohery Castle, how far they were satisfied respecting their Lands, M"" Peters and M'" Howard were appointed to wait on his honour and acquaint him that the Board agreed to the proposal. Accordingly
M'^ Hutchinson was appointed for Massachusetts Bay Colo Atkinson " " for New Hampshire
Col" Wolcott " " for Connecticut
Mr Hopkins " " for Rhode Island
M"^ Norris " " for Pensylvania
Colo Tasker « « for Maryland
Joseph Murray and John Chambers Esq^^