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Minute of the departure of Mohawk chiefs from New Orange
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At a Meeting of the Commanders and the Honorable Council of War, holden on the 18th of September 1673, in Fort Willem Hendrick.
Present— | Commander Jacob Benckes, |
Commander Cornelis Evertse, Junior, | |
Captain Anthony Colve. |
The Sachems and Chiefs of the Mohawks being come hither to see the naval force of the Commanders and to make a report thereon, having entered, now request permission to depart, which is granted them, and they are presented with 8 @. of cloth, pairs of woolen hose, 3 cartridges of powder, and 3 muskets.