Monday, September 22, 2008

John Drake 1778

Minutes of the Council of Safety of the State of New Jersey By New Jersey Council of Safety: "Horseman from the 2 March 1.778 to the 1 April the Sum of 17 21 0 That there be paid to John Drake for the use of Tho Philipse for the like services from the 22 February to the 1 April 1.778 the sum of 25 9 0 That there be paid to John Drake for his time & expenses in attending the Council of Safety as a light Horseman from the 2 March to the 1st April 1.778 16 11 9 And that there be paid to Benjamin Smith for the use of John Stevens for the like services the sum of 8 0 4 Agreed that there paid to Cap1 Leek for his expenses for bringing Cap McCollam his mate fc men who were taken by John Brooks Commander of the Sloop Scorpion of New England from Egg Harbour before the Council of Safety at Trenton the sum of 25 2 0 Agreed that Mr Parker have leave for a fortnight to go to N"

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