History of the State of New York, Vol. I (1609-1691)
Moreover, said Assembly of the XIX., at its The Commissioners ought indeed be appointadjournment, shall appoint certain Commis- ed by the Assembly of the XIX., but in regard sioners from among the Directors, each in the to,and in correspondence with, the general city where his Chamber is established, which Board of accounts, to which alone, and accor- Commissioners shall, each in his place, take ding to their instruction, belongs the superincare and see that the resolutions of the XIX. tendence here mentioned. shall be well and punctually executed and obeyed, and this without expense to the Company, except their boat and carriage hire, which shall be charged to the said Company.
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That the Commissioners who appear in the Resolution hereupon ought to be requested Assembly of the XIX., on behalf of their High from their High Mightinesses. Mightinesses, shall henceforth travel, board, and attend at the expense of the State, and not of the Company.
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That the Military or soldiers in the Com- The annexed article is found very useful, pany's service shall be paid in money in this but is as yet impracticable in consequence of manner, to wit: of each year on foreign the unfavorable condition of the Company, service, six months shall be retained ; two for the wives and children, and the remaining four months shall remain until the return of the aforesaid men ; but those who have neither wives nor children, shall be at liberty to dispose of the aforesaid two months' pay for the benefit of such other persons as they shall think proper, and this for the term of three years, according to the articles of enlistment.