" Orprnance made and enacted by the Captain Lieutenant and the valiant Council of war at present commanding the troops and Military in the Esopus or. Wildwyck.

' Wuereas we learn by daily experience that many, as well military as freemen, are removing from the Village Wildwyck, without the consent of the Capt Lieutenant and, Commissaries of this Village, Therefore it is necessary that timely provision be made therefor, so that none may at any time fall into the hands of the barbarous Indians, our enemies ; And that families every day unnecessarily waste and fire off powder gnd_ ball. Therefore the Captain Lieutenant and valiant Council of war, wishing to provide for and prevent all inconveniences and mischiefs which may arise therefrom, have ordered and directed, as they do hereby order and direct.

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" Firstly, That no one, whether military or freeman shall, without the consent of the Captain Lieutenant, Council of war and Commissaries of this place, depart from this Village of Wildwyck, either in large or small bodies, whether to cut grain or for any other business whatsoever it may be, lest any of them may chance to fall into the hands of the barbarous Indians, our enemies ; and if any one remove beyond. this village of Wildwyck*without consent.or proper convoy, whatever the business or occasion may be, he shall pay a fine of five and twenty guilders . for the first offence ; for the second fifty guilders, and for. the third offence an arbitrary punishment ; And should any one, in violating and disobeying this order, happen to be captured by the Indians, our enemies, no expence or trouble shall be incurred