(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.

MANOR OF LIVINGSTON. 671

AtT a MEETING of J^ CoMMISSrS 5 Julv 1711.

Present EoB* Livingston John Cast

Kiciid Sacket Andrev*' Bagge

CApt Hen: Holland

(1) The List masters of the respective villages of the Palatins were sent for and warrants delivered to them, persuant to his Excellys Commission, and told the}- were to take care tlieir people do not Stragle to again, that if tliey want to go to work in the Harvest, Leave shall be given them provided it may be known whether they goe, tliat tliey may be sent for upon occasion.

They were likewise told tliat those people went with leave, Should be allowed provision but those that went without leave should be cut off.

(2) It is thought fit by the Commiss'"^ y' M"- Sacket do draw out an acct of the Tarr that is abeady made, and how many kills are ready to be sett fire to, and what quantity of knots are gott together that his Ex^J" may be informed, Avhat has been done, since the Trees have been barked, and in regard the grass is very high and difficult to find the knotts itt is thouglit fitt (as Mr Sacket proposes) y* only tenn men be imploj^ed in gatiiering knots, and rideing them to the place where the kill is to be made, till such time that seasoned Casks be gott ready for Tarr.