Council minutes, February 14, 1776

Writ patent for proroguing the assembly signed. Whitehead Hicks appointed justice of the supreme court vice Livingston deceased, David Matthews mayor of New York vice Hicks. Royal artillery and ordnance removed from the fort and lower battery. Records taken to the house of Nicholas Bayard in the Outward. Samuel Bayard the deputy secretary paroled. Letter from Robert Benson secretary of the committee of safety on the subject.
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NYSA_A1895-78_V026_28
Date Original
February 14 1776
Language
English
Source
New York State Archives. New York (Colony). Council. New York Colony Council minutes. A1895-78. Volume 26, page 455-457.
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