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Arranging the compensation for the family of the murdered Robert Mackriel; written by one of his "greatest creditors."

Record of debt from 1750-1754.

Letter of introduction for Patrick Flood, who believes he has been charged excessive fees by the Justice of the Peace at Thinderhook.

Court of Oyer and Terminer document, listing John Chambers as Second Judge of the Supreme Court of the province of New York, and Richard Floyd, Hugh Gelfon, and George Phillinson as associate justices.Charges Henry Howell of Southold for shooting and killing John Payn while "hunting and watching for Wild Deer," on May 16, 1753"… then and there being with force and Arms &c: an Assault Did make and with a gun of the Value of five Shillings which he the said Henry Howell then had in his hand Loaded with Large Mould Shott being Sent by the force of Gun Powder out of the said Gun the Left side of the Belly of the said John Pain Did Strike and Wound."Signed "A True Bill" by jury foreman, Nathaniel Smith.On vellum.

Request to pay Captain Henry Babcock 500 pounds for enlisting in the service of the colony.

Order to put bonds in suit and execute against the estate of Joseph Dennis, who has used his land as collateral security for the payment of his bonds. Dennis has not paid any of his interest. Originally enclosed copies of the two bonds and Dennis's deeds [not present].

Announcement that John Smith has granted James Alexander and Ebenezer Pemberton authority over the lands and purchases of William Brown, for violation of his debt agreement.

Appointment as "Lieutenant of Indians," to be employed in removing the French from Niagara and Lake Ontario.

Request from General Shirley that Glen convince Peter Greendyck to rent his empty house to the troops stationed in Schenectady for use as a hospital for the sick men.

Order for the prosecution of Samuel Stilwell and John Burroughs.