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History of the State of New York, Vol. I (1609-1691)

Brodhead, John Romeyn. History of the State of New York, Vol. I (1609-1691). New York: Harper & Brothers, 1853. 257 words

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.

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That the number in the Board of Directors The Commissioners have no objection to the ought to be reduced on the occasion of death diminution of the Directors, and hereby leave and of the change which must take place this to the discretion of the Board. according to the Charter and that to such ;

amount as the members of the Board shall agree upon among themselves.

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And that each of said Directors shall As well as the order which ought to be henceforth serve nine years instead of six. enacted respecting these two points.

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And be obliged continually to reside within the cities where their Chambers are established. 25.

And as regards the premised Chief point respecting the aforesaid means of subsistence, your great Mightinesses' Commissioners are, under correction, of opinion -- 26.