In New England all the property and means of the people, as well of the highest as the lowest, are appraised by the Magistrates, and taxed according to each one's ability ; for the Pay of the Governor, Deputy Governor, Magistrates, Secretaries, Marshals and Constables. Pay of Military Officers who exercise the inhabitants continually under arms. The military officers are Majors, Captains, Lieutenants, Ensigns, &c. Salary and residence of the minister and schoolmaster. Erection of churches and school-houses, and repairs thereof. For all city and town edifices. For the construction and repairs of all bridges over the rivers along the highways. For the erection and repairs of all ordinaries for travelers.

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HOLLAND DOCUMENTS: V. 365 For the maintenance of the University at Boston, and its accessories. The people must also defray the expenses incurred by the General Assemblies which are held in each province respectively, four times a year, and the General Court once a year. This Assembly continues a long time. In the event of war occurring, as was the case a few years ago against the Pequatoos and other Indians, all the towns are obliged to furnish as many soldiers at their expense, at the place of rendezvous, as the General Court indicates, on condition of the latter providing their pay, rations and ammunition. The foregoing are the burthens which New England has, to my own knowledge, to defray. Ady, 2'' March.

Information respecting Land in New Netlierland.

[ From the Original la the Koyal Archives £