Nicholson, 66; disclaims all intention of overthrowing the government, ib; complains of being confined in irons, and prays for pardon, 67; representations against Leisler supposed to be from, 388, 391 ; claim of, for damages suffered during Leisler's administtation, 393, 42-1.

Beekman, Gerard, one of Leisler's Council, 45,49 ; letter of, to the people of Queens, 334; arrested, 359; petitions Gov. Sloughter, 360, 361, 368; his wife petitions Sloughter in his behalf,369; petitions Gov. Fletcher to be released, 413; claims the protection of the government, 414 ; William writ to elect a representative for the city of New-York, in the place of, 283; bond entered into by,

Eellomont, Earl of, petitions of Leisler men to, 419, 420.

Bermudas, Leisler's letter to the Gov. of the, 271.

Bethlehem, a fort ordered to be erected in the town of, 90.

Bill, a, confirming to the inhabitants of New- York the full benefits of the Laws of England, 355; a, fining all persons who refuse commissions under Leisler, or who may depart from the counties of Albany or Ulster without leave, 356.

Birthplaces of the soldiers newly enlisted by Leisler, 9.

Blagge, Capt. Benjamin, captures a French ship, 40; memorial to His Majesty sent by, 55; sent delegate to Connecticut, 75; proceeds to Boston, 247; sent by Leisler as his agent to England, 268; memorial of, to the King referred to Gov. Sloughter, 360; answer to the memorial carried to England by, 388.

Blathwayte, Sec'y, letter from governor and council of New-York to, justifying Leisler and Milborne's execution, 381. Blue Stocking, speech of, to the Al.