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Documentary History of the State of New York, Vol. III

O'Callaghan, E.B., ed. The Documentary History of the State of New York, Vol. III. Albany: Weed, Parsons and Co., 1850. 254 words

(2) It is rcsolvd by the Commiss'"s that Every Two Palatine Coopers, .(whereof there are 12 on this side and 4 on the other side Hudsons River) have four Palatins for their assistants, to cut down, saw, and split the Timber and assist in the making barrel staves fit for the containing Tarr for Transportation, and that the respective List masters or heads of Every Village on this side Doe detach 24 men and 12 men on the other side every munday morning in their Turn, according to the number of Inhabitants in Each village, and there to work till Saturday night and then the munday following others in their room keeping an exact list of those that have performed the Service. Returning the names of those yt absent, neglect, or refuse said Service, in order that they may be punished according to their deserts, at the discretion of the Commr=, pursuant to the power Invested in them.

(3) The Coopers inliabiting the west side being called in, they were told what directions were given to the Coopers on this side and that they should have the same Incouragment ^\'^^ was that if we could not agree for the barrels after they were made, y* Indifferent persons should deside what they were to have, or be discounted for their work, having a due regard to the Assistance they received and tlie Queens Tools w^h they made use off They were willing to proceed on the same Conditions, and tools were delivered to them accordingly.