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Minutes of the Commissioners for Detecting and Defeating Conspiracies in the State of New York

Minutes of the Commissioners for Detecting and Defeating Conspiracies in the State of New York, 1778-1781. Collections of the New-York Historical Society, 1924-1925. Originally compiled 1778-1781, first published 1909-1925. 258 words

Michin, Hugh Rose, Angus MTntosh, and Walter Trumble having been brought before this Board and severally Examined Resolved that they be committed and that a Mittimus be made out to the Goaler to receive and take them into his Custody -- A Letter from George White Esqf respecting Ebenezer Knap &: Ezra Knap was laid before the Board which Letter is in the words following (to wit) (see Letter on File) -- Ad journed -- 1779 Met Albany I2] h June 1779 -- June 12, Present

John M. Beeckman Mathew Visscher Isaac D. Fonda

Minutes of Commissioners for Conspiracies 361

George Wetsel, Hendrick Cravvberger, Hendrick Miller 1779 June 12. and Benjamin Ward having by Virtue of Warrant directed to Col- Yates been apprehended and brought before the Board were Examined and the Charges alledged against them not being properly supported and they producing Certificates of their having taken the Oath of Allegiance to this State Resolved that George Wetsel, Hendrick Crawberger and Hendrick Miller be discharged and that Benjamin Ward enter into a Recognizance with a sufficient surety for his good Behaviour and his Appearance before any one of the Commissioners for Conspiracies when called upon until discharged by this Board -- Benjamin Ward on Recognizance in £100 George Wetsel his Bail in £100 [67] Jacob Halenbeeck who was cited to appear before the Board & produced a Certificate of his having taken the Oath of Allegiance to this State whereupon resolved that he be discharged

Adjourned -- h Met Albany i;p June 1779 1779 Present June 14.