acquaint me with wliat M*' Livingston has thought fitt to represent ; I know him to be y^ most selfish man alive but I cold never have believed that a man wlio lay under so manyobligations to me as he does would take it into his head to make any Representations to my prejudice without acquainting me at least, neither can I be persuaded that after y^ manner wee have Liv'd togeatlier and y® mutuall Confidence betweene us you would engage yo"" Selfe in any tiling of that nature upon y« Suggestions of such a man. I have Suffer'd here by giveing him too much Countenance And if any Man has any Advantage by y® Palatines here it is he, I beg you"l cleare that matter to me, because hee has too consideral^le a trust to be continued to him after soe base and barbarous a practice

I have sent to Coll Dudley a copy of y^ Councills Resolutions herewith relation to y^ neutrahty. I am with much respect

Sr Yo"" most obed'

humble serv* General Nicholson. Ro: Hunter.

Mannor Livingston 24th Xher 1711.

Accompt of the Subsistence of the Palatins on the East and West Sides Hudsons river from ye 30'h September last to this day both Inclusive at the rate of 6 ^ per diem for Adults, and 4^ per diem for young Persons of the age of 10 years and under.

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