the Property of his Father Henry Van Renselaer and also 1 Black Silk Gown which was given him by One Townsend and also informed that One of the Shirts which his Father had given his Receipt for did not belong to him and that he was willing to deliver it up when called for -- A certain Gillmore who was some Time since confined for travelling without a Pass and appearing to be a suspicious Person was brought before us and we having examined him have thought proper to permit him to enlist in the Continental Service -- David Michael of the Manor of Renselaerwyck who was The original voucher is in Revolutionary Manuscripts, vol. 40, p. 163, State Comptroller's office, signed " Gloudey Vandeusen."

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confined on Suspicion of being concerned in the Murder 1778 June 17. and Robbery of John Van Ness and who was indicted and tried and on his Trial was acquitted was brought before us and we thinking he might be released have permitted him to go at large on entering into Recognizance for his good Behaviour and Monthly Appearance

David Michael on Recognizance in... £100 Jurie Michael his Bail in... £100

Peter Cole was brought before the Board and we having examined him with Respect to the Goods stolen of Henry Van Renselaer which were left with him in Order to be secreted was ordered to be recommitted -- Then Adjourned till 9 OClock to Morrow Morning

[75] Met pursuant to Adjournment --Albany 18 June 1778 ' June 18. Present