they inform us that in Consequence of the Information of M rs ; Van Loon (whose Examination they have transmitted us in the said Letter) they have caused Francis Barbo to be apprehended and the said examination being read and it appearing that the said Francis Barbo has been concerned in the Robbery committed on Albartus Van Loon therefore resolved that he be committed and that a Mittimus be made out for him -- Adjourned Met Albany 12-- May 1779 May 12. Present

John M. Beeckman Isaac D. Fonda Mathew Visscher

-- --

342 State of New York

1779 Lambartus Van Alstyne appearing Informed the Board May 12. that Francis Barbo (who was Yesterday confined in Consequence of a Letter from Richard Esselstyne and Lowrence Fonda Esq-) is altogether innocent of the Crime laid to his charge and the said Lambartus Van Alstyne declaring on oath that at the Time the Robbery happened at Albartus Van Loon's the said [46] Francis Barbo was at his House Resolved that the said Lambartus Van Alstyne be informed that as soon as the Board are well certified of the said Francis Barbo's Character they will liberate him from Confinement John Donaldson who was cited to appear before the Board appearing and being examined as to the charge alledged against him and it appearing that he is innocent of the said Charge therefore resolved that he be discharged -- Resolved that a Mittimus be made out for Duncan MfConnelly and William Flood ordering the Goaler to detain and keep them in his Custody untill discharged by any three of the Commissioners for Conspiracies -- Adjourned -- 1779 Met Albany 15 May 1779 May 15- Present