een left. for him by one of his Neighbours, that the Mob had sworn that they would have him if he was above Ground. That 'this Deponent shortly afterwards received a letter from his Wife, informing him that i# he would make an acknowledgment to the Mob and join them in their proceedings or contribute towards their support, it might be safe for hinr to return to his house, if not, it would be best for him to keep away. That this Deponent not being able to reconcile to his conscience the terms imposed on him by the said Rioters, and being at the same time apprehensive of real danger from the said Mob to his person in case he should return, is from motives of self preservation obliged to quit his Habitation and Family and is well persuaded that he cannot with any Degree of safety return Home without Danger from the said Rioters. That this Deponent on his way to New York called at the House of Bliss Willoughby Esq" one of his Majesty's Justices of the peace for the County of Albany

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902 CONTROVERSY RESPECTING THE

residing near Bennington. That he found him armed in great distress & danger and having people in his House ready to take arms in his Defence in Case he should be attacked by the Rioters which- he assured this Deponent he hourly expected. And

further this deponent saith not. Danie, Waker Jun. Sworn before me this '7h Day of

Mareh MDCCLXXY. Dani HorsMAnpEen