Whereas tliere is a parcell of Land in this town wliicli for many years has been in the possession of the Minister of our parish for the time being, but now by Reason of our long want of a settled Minister to possess it, is Encroached upon and very much Lessened by the Lihabitants that Bound upon it; We therefore the Church Wardens of the parish of Rye afors^ believing Our selves in Duty Bound to secure and Defend the Rights of our parish Church, Do humbly pray your Excellency to Grant Yo"" Warrant, to the Surveyor Generall to survey the s^i parcell, and adjust the true bounds tliereof to prevent any such Encroachments for the future and your Petitioners be in Duty Bound Shall Ever Pray

1722 Sam^l Purdy

To the Secry Henry ftowler Jun^

Let a warrant be

prepared accordingly

W. Burnet.

PETITION FROM NORTH CASTLE AGAINST JUSTICE PELHAM.

To the Right Honourable George Clark Es<|' Commander in Chief of the province of New York &■= The Petition of the Inhabitants of North Castle and bordering neighbours Humbly Shevveth That your poore petitioners are greivously oprest by francies

APERS RELATING TO WESTCPIESTER COUNTY. 951

pellem Esq"" Justice of the peace for this County for that the said Justice Is aman that Is given to Drinking and for tlie most part apcars a party and Is very Rash In way of Speaking in Liccor that If it Was not for the Law of man he would kill a man before night, and he will have Special warrants and Send for poore men and then perswade them it Will be Charge to them and If they would not give him some money In pocket and treat him with puncli which Is his usal drink, & y^ s*! Compleaner was fors^^ so to do and when money has been paid and a Receit given he has given Judgment again for some of that money by these and many other Like actions wee are mucliopresttlierefore wee your Honours poore petioue^'s pray you would Suspend him from acting as a Justice any Longer that we may Injoy peace and wee snail Ever pray for your Long administration ouer usj and lu the main time beg Leive to subscribe our Selves your Honours most obedient, Humble Servants.