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

It is ordered that the Palatines with tlieir Goods be forthwitli landed on Nutten Island.

In Council, 16 June 1710.

It is ordered that the Cheife Justice M"" Barberie and M^ Bickley Commissiouated to Execute ye Oifice of Attorney Generall doe Draw upp a Scheme for y« Ordering Ruleing and Government of y^ Palatines as neare as may be Agreeable to the Laws of this Province with Instructions for the officers and Ministers to be appointed over them for that purpose.

It is the opinion of this Board that a Proclamation doe Issue to prevent Exactions and Extortions in the Price of Bread &

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other Provisions whereby the Palatines may be tlie better and easier Provided therewith and ordered tliat the Attorney Generall prepare the same forthwith.

In Council, 17th June 1710. Mf Cheife Justice Reported to his Excehencey that himselfe M'' Barberie and M"" Eiclvley have met on the Reference made to them yesterday to consider of a Sclienie for tlie good Governing the Palatines, and haveing Considered tlie same, Proposed that Commissions of the Peace and otlier Comissions be Granted to some persons among tliem for that End and that an Ordinance Issue Impowering to heare and determine Small Causes, all which his Excellency Referred to M*" Cheife Justice & M^ Bickley to prepare such Commissions and Ordinances.