Petition of Sarah Robins, a Free-born Indian Woman
Identifier
NYSA_A1894-78_V056_096
Description
Petition of Saran Robins, a "free born Indian woman", to Governor Robert Hunter, ca. 1711. Robins asked for the governor's protection and legal assistance, as she had been threatened with slavery if she did not convert to Christianity.
New York State Archives, New York (Colony). Council. Council papers, 1664-1781. Series A1894-78, Volume 56, p.96.
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Petition for Naturalization
Identifier
NYSA_A1894-78_V087_094
Description
Petition of Gotlieb Wolhampster and a number of Germans desiring to be naturalized. July 3, 1759.
New York State Archives, New York (Colony). Council. Council papers, 1664-1781. Series A1894-78, Volume 87, p.94.
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Petition on behalf of the inhabitants
Identifier
NYSA_A0272-78_V32_p094
Description
Petition of Hezekiah Baldwin, Martin Beebe and David Pratt, in behalf of the inhabitants of New Canaan, New Concord, Spencer Town and New Britton, praying that a decision in the controversies relating to lands settled and improved by them, be postponed until the King's pleasure is known, and that in case his majesty shall direct said controversies to be decided here, that a day be appointed for the same, and due notice thereof given to the petitioners. September 29, 1772.
New York State Archives. Dept. of State. Applications for land grants, 1642-1803. A0272-78, Volume 32, page 94.
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