referring to us the Petition of Jacob Shai-p Christopher Hagatorn and Jacob Shoemaker in behalf of themselves and others Palatines inhabitants of that part of the Mannor of Livingston formerly granted by Robert Livingston to Brigade Hunter to the use of her late Majesty her heirs and successors We humbly Report that We have Considered of the same and ai-e of opinion that the Siu'veyor General or his Deputy be ordered to Inquire of the number of Familys and Persons that are settled upon the gaid Land and that are willing to take his Majestys grant and what quantity may be proper to grant to each of them, which is humbly submitted to Yoiu- Excellency by

Your Excellencys

most obedient humble Servants -- ^

By ordr of the Committee

Cadwallader Colden

ORDER OF COUNCIL THEREUPON.

At a Council held at Fort George in New York June the 13th 1724.

Present His Excellency Wm Burnet Esq"^ Capt Walter J

M-- Van Dam i Doctor Golden ^

M' Barberie f M' Alexander >

M'^ Harrison J Mr W"^ Provoost ^

The Report of the Gentlemen of the Committee to whom was referred the Petition of Jacob Sharp, Christopher Hagatorn and Jacob Shoemaker in behalf of [themselves and] others Palatines inhabitants of that part of the Mannor of Livingston formerly granted by Robert Livingston to Brigade Hunter to the use of her late Majesty her hiers and successors Was Read and approved of by this Board. Ordered that the Surveyor General or his Deputy do jnquire