And the Mayor of t^iis City having presented a Petition to this Board from himself and the Corporation seting forth tliat there is just Cause to beheve there are many contagious distempers among them which tliey are apprehensive will Endanger the health of the Inhabitants of the Citty if they be Landed in any part thereof and hinder the Trade and welfare of it by deterring the Country people and others from resorting and coming hither as usuall and praying they may not be permitted to come within the citty.
It is the opinion of tliis Board thereupon that Nutten Island ' is the properest place to put the Palatines on and that Huts sliould be made for them, and Doctor Law, Doctor Moore and Doctor Garran be Desired to go on board the said ship this afternoon and visit the said Palatines making their Report to this Board of the State and Condition of health they find them in.
It is ordered that Johannes Hebon and Peter Williamse two carpenters do wait on the President at two o'clock this afternoon to Nutten Island with respect to the Building the aforesaid Huts and that so many Boards and other materials be bought as the said Carpenters shall judge necessary for that service.
It is ordered that what stores are on Board the said ship be fort^iw^'' sent ashore and t-iat the officer of the guard and tlie store keeper do dispose the same in the fforfc in the best and securest manner they can