The Lords Commiss'^s for Trade and Plantations, did by their Report this day read at the Board, humbly represent, that they have Examined this matter, and it appearing to them, that ye Pef has continued to be very Servicable in managing y^ Treaties with y« Indians notwitli standing ye said Suspension are therefore humbly of opinion, that his suspension does not deprive him from having a just Pretence to his said Salary, w^h y^ Lords Commis'* apprehend ye Revenue of New^ York by reason of anticipations will not be able to Satisfy, Her Majesty in Councill taking ye same into Consideration, is pleas'd to approve ye s^ Representation, and accordingly to order, That je Petitioners s*^ suspension be taken off, and that he be not Deprived from having a just Pretension to his Salary, by reason of ye s'i Suspension, and ye Govr or Commander in Cheife of her Majesties Province of New York for y^ time being, is to give ye necessary Directions for Restoring and Readmitting ye Pet"" into liis offices without further Delay.

John Povey.

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE ON THE SETTLExMENT OF ADDITIONAL PALATINES IN NEW YORK.

[Lond. Doc. XVII.]

to the queens most excellent majesty. May it Please your Majesty.

In obedience to your Majesty's commands signified to us by the Right Hon^ie the Earl of Sunderland ^ we have considered

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tlie Proposals made by Colonel Hunter for settling 3000 Palatines at New York, and Employing them in the Production of Naval stores, and thereupon humbly Represent to your Majesty --