Document: Council minutes, April 15, 1780 and May 23, 1781

Holding Institution
New York State Archives
Document ID
NYSA_A1895-78_V026_31
Description

Proclamation publishing Royal Governor James Robertson's appointment and his majesty's gracious intentions signed and ordered printed. Oath of secrecy taken. Lieutenant Governor Andrew Elliott presiding informs the council that the governor had left the city for a short time and delivered the seals to him; he takes the oath.

Document Date
1780-04-15
Document Date (Date Type)
1780-04-15
Document Type
Appointment
Document Type Unlinked
Appointment
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Document Location
Document Finding Aid or Collection
New York Colony Council minutes (Series A1895)
Box
18
Volume
26
Link
https://digitalcollections.archives.nysed.gov/index.php/Detail/objects/85142