Letters received: from Robert Saunders sent to Canada for exchange of prisoners (see N. Y. col. mss, 76:90); from Gov. de la Jonquiere about the exchange of Abenakis, prisoners near Boston, and of Amalacites, taken by Capt. Gorham, to be referred to Gov. Shirley. James Swan appointed branch pilot, if he can pass the examination (see N. Y. col. mss, 76:93). Petition of the Lutheran minister and congregation in New York (see N.Y. col. mss, 6:89) tabled. Order on a petition of Abr'm Kip for a ferry across the Hudson near Kingston (see N.Y. col. mss, 76:92). Patents granted: to George Murray and Jacobus Bruyn (see Land Papers 14:50); to Peter van Brugh Livingston and John Provoost (see Land Papers 14:51). Order on a petition for running the line between Ulster and Albany counties (see N.Y. col. mss, 76:91).
