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James Alexander Papers

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Call Number:
C0024
Repository:
Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division
Extent:
10 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); James Alexander Papers; Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Date:
1688-1756 (inclusive)
Creator:
Alexander, James, 1691-1756
Form:
Deeds -- New Jersey -- 18th century. and Surveys (land) -- New Jersey -- 18th century.
Abstract:
James Alexander was a lawyer in New Jersey and New York during the eighteenth century. This collection consists of correspondence, documents, and manuscripts of James Alexander, the bulk of which relate to the allocation and ownership of land, primarily in New Jersey and New York.

Alexander, James, 1691-1756

James Alexander was a lawyer in New Jersey and New York during the eighteenth century. Born in Scotland in 1691, Alexander fought in the Rebellion of 1715, which resulted in the exile of the Stuarts from England. That year, he moved to the United States and became the surveyor general of the Province of New Jersey. He served on both the Council of New York, from 1721 to 1732, and the Council of New Jersey, from 1723 to 1735. From 1723 to 1727, he also served as New Jersey's attorney general. Alexander died in 1756.

The collection consists of correspondence, documents, and manuscripts of James Alexander, the bulk of which relate to the allocation of land, primarily in New Jersey, or to the legal and government problems arising from its ownership during the period Alexander was surveyor-general of New Jersey and, later, New York. Indian deeds, surveys, and a "Copy of the Jersey Commission for running the Division Line betwixt the Province of New Jersey and New York" are included, with petitions and correspondence regarding land riots (1740) and those arrested during land disputes, and the petition of Alexander and William Smith for reinstatement after their disbarment in the libel trial of printer/publisher John Peter Zenger. In addition, there are letters and documents signed by colonial governors of New York and New Jersey, including William Burnet, Robert Hunter, Edward Hyde Cornbury, Cadwallader Colden, and Jonathan Belcher, as well as letters by David Ogden, and Richard Stockton.

The letters and documents have been tipped into 10 folio-sized bound volumes and are arranged in rough, chronological order.

Gift of Mrs. Walter K. Earle.

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This collection was processed by Joe Calizo in 1996. Finding aid written by Joe Calizo in 1996.

Biography written by Jessica Marati, '08.

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Finding Aid Author
Joe Calizo
Finding Aid Date
2002
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Collection Inventory

Endorsement on the deed of partition line between East and West Jersey, 1688 October 16. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Proprietors' consent to the agreement made for the line of partition, 1688 February 22. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Consent of the Board of the General Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey (Board of East Jersey Proprietors) and the Council of Proprietors of the Western Division of New Jersey (Council of West Jersey Proprietors).

Physical Description

1 folder

Proclamation by Edward Hyde, Lord Cornbury, 1704 June 17. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

To assist John Barclay as agent and receiver of rents. Stamped by Lord Cornbury.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Edward Hyde, Lord Cornbury, to Lords of Trade concerning property bill, 1704 June 14. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Council of West Jersey Proprietors, 1706 November. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning Lord Cornbury's prohibition from granting land warrants

Physical Description

1 folder

Order by Lord Cornbury, 1706 November 14. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Prohibiting the Council of West Jersey Proprietors from granting land warrants.

Physical Description

1 folder

Indian deed by the Quenemaka and Telekomis people for land by the Delaware River, 1713 August 15. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

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Indian deed by the Saskamani and Weneamkanon people for land by the Delaware River, 1713 August 18. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

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Indian deed by the Mencucken and Matamiska people for land by the Delaware River, 1713 August 18. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

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Indian deed by the Naweenah people for land by the Delaware River, 1714 December 4. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

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Minutes of a Council of West Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1716 July 28. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Council of West Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1716 March 17. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow, 1716. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the Office of the Surveyor General of West Jersey.

Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of instructions to deputy surveyors in West Jersey, 1718 May 12. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Memorandum of further instructions to deputy surveyors, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of a deputation in West Jersey, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Instructions to deputy surveyors in West Jersey, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Fees of the Surveyor of Pennsylvania, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of Jersey Commission for running partition line between New York and New Jersey, 1719 March 31. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

2 affidavits concerning partition line between New York and New Jersey, 1719 June 19. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Signed by James Alexander, Robert Hunter (d. 1734), and Allen Jarrett.

Physical Description

1 folder

Appointment of Allen Jarrett to Surveyor of New York side of partition line, 1719 June 18. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Signed by Cadwallader Colden, James Alexander, and Allen Jarrett.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow to retain surveyor books, 1719 February 11-20. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Council of West Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1720 August 12. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

James Alexander's answer to James Logan's proposal, 1720 September 12. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the division line between East and West Jersey.

Physical Description

1 folder

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Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow, 1721 May 5. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the Office of the Surveyor General of West Jersey.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow concerning surveys, 1721 July 15. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow concerning the Office of the Surveyor General of East Jersey, 1722 May 2. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning surveys, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

2 letters by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning surveys, 1722 July 24. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning surveys, 1722 September 5. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning surveys, 1722 March 13-30. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

2 letters between James Alexander and Isaac Decow, 1723 March 27. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

First letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow Apr. 18, 1723 reviewing finished surveys. Second letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning a survey.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Felix Leeds to James Alexander concerning the Council of West Jersey Proprietors, 1723 May 9. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Resurvey of land owned by Joseph Park. Notes by John Clark and Isaac Decow, 1723 October 10. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning survey orders, 1723 February 10-14. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

An account of land warrants, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

An account of the Managers of East Jersey, 1724 April 28. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of articles of agreement of the Board of East Jersey Proprietors, 1725 March 25. 7 folders.
Physical Description

7 folders

Copy of appointment Josiah Ogden, Esq, and Daniel Hollingshead, Esq, as rangers, 1725 July 1. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

A record of deed transfers and owners, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of Resolves of the Board of East Jersey Proprietors on taxes to be amended by them, 1725 September. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Council of West Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1725 September 16. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Proclamation by William Burnet for collection of rents, 1725 November 10. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Proposal for management of lands, 1725 December 5. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander to James Logan, 1725 February 22-26. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning committees of East and West Jersey working on partition line.

Physical Description

1 folder

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Letter draft to Captain Joseph Bonnell concerning Elizabeth Town, 1725 February 22-26. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Signed by Hamilton, Ashfield, and Ayers.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Joseph Bonnell to James Alexander concerning Elizabeth Town, 1725 February 26-26. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Michael Kearney to James Alexander concerning abridged land records, 1726 November. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Joseph Bonnell to James Alexander concerning Elizabeth Town, 1726 March 10-17. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of William Burnet's instructions concerning the Board of East Jersey Proprietors, 1727 September 22. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Signed by William Burnet authenticating it.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Board of East Jersey Proprietors concerning priorities of the Board, 1727 March 13-18. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Addressed to Lewis Morris (1671-1746) James Alexander, and Richard Ashfield. 6 signatures from the Board.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by John Burr to James Alexander concerning his appointment as Surveyor General of West Jersey, 1728 May 9. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning the Council of West Jersey Proprietors, 1728 May 10-1728 May 8. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Also includes copy of minutes from Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting.

Physical Description

1 folder

List of papers received for drawing bills charged by Peter Sonsmans, 1728 August. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Scheme for abridging records concerning East Jersey, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

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Letter by Thomas Clark to James Alexander concerning records for West Jersey, 1729 March 26. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by Isaac Decow to James Alexander, 1729 March 27. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the appointment of John Burr as Surveyor General

Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of letters by James Alexander to Isaac Decow, 1729 April 7. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concern the appointment of John Burr as Surveyor General.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letters to Isaac Decow and William Burnet, 1728 January 12-19. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concern the appointment of John Burr as Surveyor General.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning Office of the Surveyor General of East Jersey, 1729 June 20. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow concerning a Council of West Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1729 July 4. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Proclamation by John Montgomery in support of Richard Ashfield for recovering rents in New Jersey, 1729 September 1. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning surveys, circa 1729 June. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by representatives of Salem County to Isaac Decow, 1729 January. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Requesting the appointment of Thomas Mills as Deputy Surveyor.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander to Isaac Decow, 1729 February. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the presentation of surveys to the Council of West Jersey Proprietors for approbation.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning surveys to be examined, 1730 May 15. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning surveys, 1730 January 12. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letters by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning surveys, 1730 June. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning survey orders, 1730 July 16. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Memo by James Alexander to John Montgomery, 1730 July 27. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the Office of the Surveyor General of West Jersey.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning the Gifford Memo, 1730 July 31. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Memo to John Montgomery by James Alexander, 1730 July 27. 2 folders.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the Office of the Surveyor General of West Jersey.

Physical Description

2 folders

Note which refers to folder 77 in box 4, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander regarding a Council of West Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1730 August 5. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of Deputation of Thomas Mills, 1730 August 10. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow concerning the Council of West Jersey Proprietors, 1730 August 10. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander, 1730 August 12. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

With a copy of the Council of West Jersey Proprietors meeting minutes concerning Alexander's memo.

Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Council of West Jersey Proprietors meeting concerning James Alexander's memo, 1730 August 13. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning a Council of West Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1730 September 4. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Jacob Arents to James Alexander concerning Elizabeth Town, 1730 September 9. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by the Council of West Jersey Proprietors to John Montgomery, 1730 September 17. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the James Alexander memo.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning a Council of West Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1730 September 17. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter to John Montgomery concerning James Alexander's memorial as far as it relates to him, 1730 October 16. 2 folders.
Physical Description

2 folders

Copy of the answer of the Council of West Jersey Proprietors to the memo of Thomas Byerly, undated. 3 folders.
Scope and Contents

Signed by John Wills.

Physical Description

3 folders

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning newly drawn surveys, 1731 October 1. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning surveys, 1731 October 29. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow concerning surveys, deeds, and other assignments, 1731 October 31. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander, 1731 January 31. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning surveys and the Council of West Jersey Proprietors.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow concerning surveys, 1731 January 17-12. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Account of surveying fees, undated. 6 folders.
Physical Description

6 folders

Lewis Morris' Observations on a Print by John Wills, 1703. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

"Some Observes on a Print, called, An Advertisement, said to be published by order of the Council of Proprietors, by John Wills".

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning the Council of West Jersey Proprietors, 1731 February 21-22. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Account of surveys recorded as not paid for, 1731 February 21-22. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning a survey, 1731 May 18-12. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning surveys that need to be examined, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Concerning the Indian Purchase Act, 1733 March 26. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning the Council of West Jersey Proprietors, 1733 November 2. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning the Council of West Jersey Proprietors, 1733 January 2. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning land in Burlington, 1733 January 15-14. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of the Minutes to appoint Joseph Rue as a Deputy Surveyor for Salem County, 1735 April 9-1735 December. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Signed by Samuel Scattergood. Proposal concerning Elizabeth Town by the Board of East Jersey Proprietors.

Physical Description

1 folder

Isaac Decow's account of transactions regarding surveys, 1736 May 14. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1737 August 9. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Instructions for conducting Board of East Jersey Proprietors meetings, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1737 August 10. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Petition by James Alexander and William Smith (1697-1769) to be readmitted to the bar, 1737 September 14. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

"The Complaint of James Alexander and William Smith to the Committee of the General Assembly of the Colony of New York", 1737 September 6. 5 folders.
Physical Description

5 folders

Request by Samuel Scattergood for the Board of East Jersey, 1737 January 20-28. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Proprietors' sum returns and response of James Alexander, 1737 February 8. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Tax exemption document by James Alexander and Fenwick Lyell, 1738 March 24. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Stating Daniel Cooper was exempt from paying certain taxes, and including the actual exemption by James Alexander.

Physical Description

1 folder

Appointment of James Alexander, Fenwick Lyell, and Joseph Murray (1694-1757) as attorneys, 1738 March 24. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

By Daniel Cooper, signed also by John Vail.

Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1738 March 28. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1738 March 28. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1738 May 6. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1738 August 14-15. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Ferdinand John Paris concerning the restoration of James Alexander to the New York Council, 1739 June 13. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Account of wages due James Alexander, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Account of expenses of James Alexander 1735-1737, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Solomon Davies to James Alexander, 1739 November 9. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Representing the Minisink people, concerning the partition line between New York and New Jersey. Contains 3 other signatures.

Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1739 February 27-28. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Report of lands bought by Andrew Johnston, 1739 February 26 or 1740 February 26. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of complaint against Dr. Jacob Arents by the Board of East Jersey of Proprietors, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1739 February 27. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1739 March 5. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1739 March 6. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1739 March 8-10. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1740 March 27. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1740 March 26. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Including an attached request by the Deputy Secretary of the Board.

Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1740 March 28-29. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1740 April 1-2. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft to Lewis Morris by James Alexander, 1740 May 28. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning Board of East Jersey Proprietors' surrender of powers of government.

Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1740 April 1-2. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1740 April 2. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1740 April 3. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1740 April 5. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1740 October 13. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1740 October 30. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Survey done by Robert Barclay, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1741 May 12. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1741 May 28. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of Board of East Jersey Proprietors meetings, 1741 May-June. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of letter by George Clark to the Justices of Minisink, 1740 July 7. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the ejectment of the people of Minisink.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow, 1740 September 10. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning resurveys, assignments, and east of the Quintipartite Line, partition separating East and West Jersey.

Physical Description

1 folder

Deposition of Joseph Harrison concerning the purchase of Indian land in Newark, 1740 November 6. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Deposition of Jeremiah Osborn concerning the purchase of Indian land in Elizabeth Town, 1740 November 20. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Signed by Robert Hunter Morris authenticating it.

Physical Description

1 folder

Estimate by John Budd of amount of landtaken by West Jersey on East side of Quintipartite Line, 1740 November 29. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letters by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning surveys and resurveys, 1740 December 29. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Notes on surveys, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1741 August 17. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of Board of East Jersey Proprietors meetings, 1741 August. 5 folders.
Physical Description

5 folders

Sworn testimony in a court case concerning Elizabeth Town. Signed by William Parsons and John Gorman, 1741 August 4. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by committee appointed to settle partition line between New York and New Jersey, 1741 September 2. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Requesting assistance from Lewis Morris with 8 signatures.

Physical Description

1 folder

Regarding amendment of Quintipartite Line, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

"Reasons and Proposals for an amendment of the Quintipartite Line and the Act made for the Confirmation thereof"

Physical Description

1 folder

Answer to previous, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

"Answer to the Reasons and Proposals from the Committee of the Council of Proprietors of West Jersey for an Amendment of the Quintipartite Line, and the Act made for the Confirmation thereof".

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow concerning West Jersey surveys, 1741 November 9. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning surveys and the Quintipartite Line, 1741 December 19. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1741 March 22. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of James Alexander and Richard Ashfield's report on the Ramapo affair, undated. 5 folders.
Physical Description

5 folders

Draft of James Alexander and Richard Ashfield's report on their transactions with the Calloau people, undated. 5 folders.
Physical Description

5 folders

Letter by John Cox to Fenwick Lyell concerning the Quintipartite Line, 1741 February 23-22. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1742 March 31. 4 folders.
Physical Description

4 folders

Draft of report concerning confirmation of the Indian Act, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of James Alexander and Richard Ashfield's report of transactions with Mrs. Calloau, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft report of ejectments bought by John Bayard and Cornelius Vanblercum, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of James Alexander and Richard Ashfield's report of transactions concerning Ramapo, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

A surveyor's record of his work, 1742 May 26. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

A surveyor's record of his work, 1742 May 31-June 4. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by George Ryerse to Richard Ashfield concerning a survey, 1742 June 10. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Draft minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1742 June 25. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of proposal executing agreements with Ramapo people, undated. 2 folders.
Physical Description

2 folders

Draft minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1742 June 28. 2 folders.
Physical Description

2 folders

Draft of memo on behalf of the Board of East Jersey Proprietors to Lewis Morris, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the commission of a ranger to Courtland.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by John Hamilton to Lewis Morris, 1742 June 28. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the division line between New York and New Jersey on behalf of the Board of East Jersey Proprietors.

Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of instructions to deputy surveyors, 1742 July 5. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1742 August 16. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1742 June 29. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1742 August 16-19. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of reasons why West Jersey Proprietors are against the proposed Quintipartite Line, 1742 August. 8 folders.
Scope and Contents

List of West Jersey Proprietors present at or consenting to 1719 Act concerning the Quintipartite Line.

Physical Description

8 folders

Draft minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1742 August 18. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Report of Andrew Johnston, Samuel Nevill, and John Burne, 1742. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning accounts of Col. Andrew Hamilton's estate. Signed by Johnston, Nevill, and Burnet.

Physical Description

1 folder

Draft minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1742 August 20. 2 folders.
Physical Description

2 folders

Draft of a report concerning Ramapo tenants, undated. 3 folders.
Physical Description

3 folders

Draft of a report concerning agreement with Ramapo people, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of a report of the action of ejection brought by John Bayard against some of the Ramapo tenants, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of a plea by Thomas Turnout and John Bayard concerning the demise of Henry Coilsman, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of deputation of Jonathan Hampton of Elizabeth Town, 1742 August 24. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Instructions to John Herman concerning Ramapo, 1742 October. 4 folders.
Physical Description

4 folders

Draft of the memorial to Lewis Morris concerning the Indian Purchase Act, 1742 October 14. 7 folders.
Physical Description

7 folders

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1742 October 14. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of a report concerning Elizabeth Town, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of a report concerning Ramapo tenants, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Report concerning the Ramapo agreement, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Report concerning the confirmation of the Indian Purchase Act, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Report of the money spent by the Proprietors in the Penn's case, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of a report on the destruction of the Proprietors' timber by the people of Passaic, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Deposition by James Alexander in Mileman and Bayard v. Turnout case, 1742 January 25-23. 9 folders.
Scope and Contents

Concerning lands in Orange County.

Physical Description

9 folders

List of expenses by the Board of East Jersey Proprietors with notes by James Alexander, 1742 January 27-23. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of report concerning Luke Kiersted of Ramapo, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by William Finch to James Alexander concerning a land purchase by the people of Goshen, 1742 February 28-23. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1742 March 24-23. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Report concerning the Indian Purchase Act, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Report concerning the ejectment of tenants in the Bayard v. Turnout case, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Report concerning Proprietor's claim to records possessed by the Secretary of New Jersey, and Elizabeth Town, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Further instructions to deputy surveyors located in Morris County and West Jersey, 1743 March. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1743 March 26. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Report concerning people of Goshen moving to drowned lands, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1743 March 30. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Report concerning John Caihead in the Ramapo affair, 1743 March 29. 2 folders.
Physical Description

2 folders

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1743 March 31. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Report concerning agreement with Mrs. Calloau, 1743 March 31. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

First draft of a report on the case of the possession of the records, undated. 21 folders.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the possession of the records of East Jersey with regards to the Board of East Jersey Proprietors.

Physical Description

21 folders

Report concerning the Cooper v. Crain case, 1742 March. 2 folders.
Scope and Contents

Also including the ejectments bought by Andrew Johnston.

Physical Description

2 folders

Report concerning the Golborn cases, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Report concerning the Ramapo affair, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by a deputy surveyor to James Alexander concerning finished surveys, 1743 May 18. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning unpaid surveys, 1743 June 21. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Further instructions to deputy surveyors, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander to Isaac Decow concerning unpaid surveys, 1743 July 9. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning unreturned surveys and Alexander's reply, 1743 August 18. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1743 August 23. 3 folders.
Physical Description

3 folders

Request by Isaac Decow on behalf of the Board of East Jersey Proprietors, 1743 November 8. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

To order that Edmund Beakes discontinue as a surveyor

Physical Description

1 folder

A record of surveys and fees of Isaac Decow, 1743 February 10-14. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning surveys awaiting examination, 1743 March 5. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Pages 14-18 of a manuscript draft concerning the Office of the Surveyor General of East Jersey, undated. 4 folders.
Physical Description

4 folders

"Notes on the Scheme for partition of New Jersey..." with ANS by William Smith, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Joseph Murray's observation on the partition scheme of the Quintipartite Line, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Account of survey expenses by the Board of East Jersey Proprietors, 1744 April 4. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning surveys that await examination, 1744 April 19. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Account of fees by the Board of East Jersey Proprietors, 1743 March. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Council of West Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1744 May 3. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Signed by Joseph Scattergood authenticating it.

Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Council of West Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1744 May 4. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Signed by Joseph Scattergood authenticating it.

Physical Description

1 folder

Bond by Isaac Decow concerning instructions to his executors, 1744 May 14. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow, 1744 May 14. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the Council of West Jersey Proprietors prohibiting surveys eastward of the Quintipartite Line.

Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of memorandum by James Alexander to Isaac Decow, 1744 May 14. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the Proprietor's inclination to appoint another Surveyor General to replace Alexander.

Physical Description

1 folder

Bond by Isaac Decow concerning the Office of the Surveyor General of West Jersey, 1744 May 14. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Signed by Thomas Wetherill and John Allen.

Physical Description

1 folder

Record of payments by Isaac Decow to James Alexander, 1744 May 14. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

For half fees owed to the Office of Surveyor General of West Jersey on and before May 14, 1744. Signed by Alexander and Decow.

Physical Description

1 folder

Record of bills due to the Office of the Surveyor General, 1744 May 14. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Signed by James Alexander and Isaac Decow.

Physical Description

1 folder

Warrant by James Alexander to James Eldridges, 1744 May 29. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Sent on behalf of the Board of East Jersey Proprietors for an incomplete survey.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter to Isaac Decow by James Alexander concerining unpaid fees, 1744 July 9. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning a request for a list of unpaid fees to the Office of the Surveyor General and confirmation of this list. Included is the form which James Alexander requests the confirmation should take.

Physical Description

1 folder

Account of unpaid surveys by Isaac Decow to James Alexander, 1744 July 16. 10 folders.
Scope and Contents

From March 9, 1720 - July 16, 1744, and Decow's confirmation of the list.

Physical Description

10 folders

Copy of decision of the Council of West Jersey Proprietors, 1744 August 10. 2 folders.
Scope and Contents

Regarding decision not to survey westward past a determined point by Isaac Decow. Signed by Samuel Scattergood authenticating it.

Physical Description

2 folders

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander, 1744 August 18. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the Board of East Jersey Proprietors and recorded surveys.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning the Council of West Jersey Proprietors, 1744 August 23. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1744 August 24. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft report concerning Elizabeth Town, Ramapo, and the Indian Purchase Act, 1744 August 28. 2 folders.
Physical Description

2 folders

Draft minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1744 August 28-30. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1744 September 7. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1744 September 6. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Appointment of Andrew Johnston as Receiver and Treasurer of the Board of East Jersey Proprietors, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Scheme draft for partition of the quit rents of East Jersey, 1752 July 28. 14 folders.
Physical Description

14 folders

Minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting signed by John Burnet and Andrew Johnston, 1744 September 5. 2 folders.
Physical Description

2 folders

Memorial by John Hamilton to Lewis Morris, 1744 September 7. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the partition line between New York and New Jersey, on behalf of the Board of East Jersey Proprietors.

Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of memorandum on behalf of the Board of East Jersey Proprietors to Lewis Morris, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the meeting of the governors of New Jersey and New York establishing the starting point of the division line between the provinces.

Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of memo by the Board of East Jersey Proprietors to Lewis Morris, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the meeting of the governors of New Jersey and New York establishing the starting point of the division line between the provinces.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning survey warrants, 1744 October 11. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Rough minutes of a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting by Lawrence Smyth to James Alexander, 1744 October 18. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter re: bills from Office of the Surveyor General of East Jersey to Board of East Jersey Proprietors, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow, 1744 September 16. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the point on the partition line between East and West Jersey where the West has encroached on the East. Also included is a letter draft to Decow concerning a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting and a true copy of meeting minutes signed by Joseph Scattergood.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Robert Webb to James Alexander, 1744 December 2. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning a survey approved by the Board of East Jersey Proprietors. Also a true copy of the Board of East Jersey Proprietors signed by Joseph Scattergood.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Colin Campbell to James Alexander, 1744 February 12-15. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning a replacement for Joseph Scattergood as a deputy surveyor recommending George Ayers.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by George Ayers requesting James Alexander's favor to appoint him as deputy surveyor, 1744 February 12. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Included is a recommendation by the Council of West Jersey Proprietors, government officers, and Freeholders for Ayers' appointment.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting, 1744 February 12-15. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow, 1744 February 18-15. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the Board of East Jersey Proprietors' assumption of power to appoint Thomas Scattergood as deputy surveyor.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander to Isaac Decow, 1744 February 18-15. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning Board of East Jersey Proprietors appointing Thomas Scattergood as a deputy surveyor.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander, 1745 March 25. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning surveys that need approval and James Alexander's response.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander, 1745 April 19. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning surveys and how the postal service has not been reliable.

Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of petition by representatives of Hunterdon County to the New Jersey General Assembly, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning ejectments served by the Council of West Jersey Proprietors.

Physical Description

1 folder

Petition from East Jersey land rioters in Hunterdon County to the General Assembly of New Jersey, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of Western Division Act of 1683 against purchase of Indian land, 1745 May. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Colin Campbell to James Alexander, 1745 July 2. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the questionable practices of Robert Webb as a deputy surveyor.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning two surveys he sent Robert Webb, 1745 July 4. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander concerning Colin Campbell's questioning of Robert Webb's survey of 90 acres, 1745 July 10. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Notes on Robert Webb's questionable survey of 90 acres, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow concerning examined surveys, 1745 July 22. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning the Gifford Surveys, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander to Isaac Decow, 1745 July 29. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Regarding appointments, surveys, and the Council of West Jersey Proprietors.

Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow, 1745 July 29. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Regarding appointments, surveys, and the Council of West Jersey Proprietors.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow answering James Alexander's letter of July 29, 1745, 1745 August 1. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Proclamation concerning the Board of East Jersey Proprietor's claim to land, 1746 August 13. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Presented by Nathaniel Camp to Elisha Parker with 9 signatures.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow, 1745 August 26. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning Decow's response to James Alexander letter of July 29, 1745.

Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of the Council of West Jersey Proprietors meeting minutes signed by Joseph Decow, 1745 September 4. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander, 1745 September 5. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the presentation of James Alexander's letter regarding Elizabeth Town to the Board of East Jersey Proprietors.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning the certification of the Gifford Surveys, 1745 September 26. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning the Gifford Two Surveys done by Samuel Nevill, 1745 October 20. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow concerning returned surveys and fees of deputy surveyors, 1745 October 21. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

True copy of the Council of West Jersey Proprietors meeting minutes signed by Isaac Decow, 1745 November 8. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander, 1745 November 14. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the minutes of a Council of West Jersey Proprietors meeting.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander, 1745 December 5. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning surveys to be approved by the Council of West Jersey Proprietors.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow, 1745 December 27. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the caveat from Colin Campbell and Church Trustees of Burlington of the probable rejection of Robert Webb's survey.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander, 1745 December 27. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning observations on a Board of East Jersey Proprietors meeting minutes, Nov. 8, 1745.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander concerning the dating of surveys by deputy surveyors, 1745 December 30. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander, 1745 January 16. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the Board of East Jersey Proprietors' request that Deputy Surveyors should date their surveys.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander, 1745 January 10-16. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the presentation of the Gifford Two Surveys to the Council of West Jersey Proprietors.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter to Isaac Decow by James Alexander concerning questions about the survey records, 1745 January 10-16. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of Instructions from the Surveyor General's Office of East Jersey, 1745 January 20-26. 10 folders.
Scope and Contents

For deputy surveyors, concerning dating their work. Signed by John Wilson.

Physical Description

10 folders

Further instructions to deputy surveyors concerning the form surveys should take, 1745 January 20-26. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Example of a surveyor's field work added to the instructions of deputy surveyors, 1745 January 20-26. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

References to Box 1 Folder 79, and Box 5 Folder 1.

Physical Description

1 folder

Further instructions to deputy surveyors concerning the line dividing East and West Jersey, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning approval of deputies' instructions by the Council of West Jersey Proprietors.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning surveys not dated by deputy surveyors, 1745 January 20. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow concerning the status of some surveys, 1745 January. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of a Council of West Jersey Proprietors meeting minutes signed by Isaac Decow, 1745 February 7. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Approval by the Board of East Jersey Proprietors to deputize Joseph Decow, 1745 February 7. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Charles Read (1715-1774) to James Alexander concerning a survey, 1745 February 8. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by John Reading to James Alexander concerning the return of a survey, 1745 February 8. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander, 1745 February 18-16. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning a Council of West Jersey Proprietors meeting where the insertion of dates on surveys by deputies was discussed.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letters to Isaac Decow to John Reading by James Alexander, 1745 January 24-26. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Letter to Decow concerns a survey Isaac Decow recorded; letter to Reading concerns a request about the surveys.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow, 1745 February 24-26. 2 folders.
Scope and Contents

Concerning an issue the Council of West Jersey Proprietors had with dating surveys.

Physical Description

2 folders

"Reasons Why Articles Outstanding Should be deemed Received", undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning two surveys done by him and John Reading, 1745 March. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander, 1745 March 15-16. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the last group of surveys he sent to James Alexander.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander, 1745 March 17-16. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning a request for the deputation of Isaac Decow in the town of Mansfield with 41 signatures.

Physical Description

1 folder

Petition from Burlington County to deputize Isaac Decow, 1745 March 23-26. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

With 13 signatures.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander, 1746 April 14. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning surveys not passed at the previous Council of West Jersey Proprietors meeting due to missing dates.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning eighteen surveys, 1746 June 12. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning the dating of finished surveys, 1746 June 19. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning 29 surveys, specifically one done by John Miller, 1746 September 25. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow, 1746 October 13. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Answering three letters Isaac Decow sent to James Alexander from June to September of 1746.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning a survey done by John Spratt, 1746 November 13. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander, 1746 December 5. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning surveys the Council of West Jersey Proprietors will not pass due to their dates.

Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of power to surveyors to administer oaths or affirmations to chainbearers in New Jersey, 1746 July. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow and James Alexander's reply, 1746 February 13-17. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning surveys he is waiting for James Alexander to return. James Alexander's reply is dated March 23, 1746/7.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow concerning certified surveys, 1746 March 2. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning surveys he received and blank orders, 1747 March 25. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow, 1747 March 30. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning compliance with the Council of West Jersey Proprietors' request that all surveys from before November, 1745, be certified.

Physical Description

1 folder

Deposition showing John Cross guilty of inciting a land riot. Signed by Jacob Ford and Joseph Bedell, 1747 April 14. 2 folders.
Physical Description

2 folders

Copy of deposition showing John Cross guilty of inciting an East Jersey land riot, 1747 April 14. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Includes two other statements and nine signatures.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander, 1747 April 16. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning surveys and instructions to deputy surveyors presented to the Council of West Jersey Proprietors.

Physical Description

1 folder

General instructions by the Surveyor General (missing), undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council, 1747 May 9. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council, 1747 May 11. 7 folders.
Physical Description

7 folders

The New York Gazette, Revived In The Weekly Post-Boy, 1747 May 18. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow, 1747 July 3. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning copies of "General Instructions for Deputy Surveyors".

Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of letter by John Deare to Robert Hunter Morris (1700-1764), 1747 July 18. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning an East Jersey land riot to rescue John Bainbridge for James Alexander.

Physical Description

1 folder

Memorandum of witnesses' testimonies, 1747 July 20. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the East Jersey land riot involving John Bainbridge.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Robert Hunter Morris concerning surveys, 1747 July 22. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by John Kinsey to James Alexander, 1747 July 27. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the charge of counterfeiting Jersey Bills against Henry Boseworth.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Robert Hunter Morris to James Alexander, 1747 July 28. 2 folders.
Scope and Contents

Concerning letters which James Alexander previously sent to him.

Physical Description

2 folders

Letter by James Warrell to James Alexander concerning an East Jersey land riot in Somerset, 1747 July 20. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

John Nevill's speech to the Grand Jury of Middlesex County, undated. 2 folders.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the East Jersey land riot involving John Bainbridge.

Physical Description

2 folders

Notes on answer to Board of East Jersey Proprietors' two publications, 1747 July 1. 11 folders.
Scope and Contents

In order to form a reply.

Physical Description

11 folders

Acts of the General Assembly of East Jersey, 1668 May 30-1678 October 21. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Act of May 30, 1668 designated the meeting time for the Assembly; acts of Oct. 5-7, 1676 concerned a levy for property owners, and the delegation of deputies to the Assembly; act of Oct. 21, 1678 concerned cutting down timber.

Physical Description

1 folder

Act from East Jersey General Assembly and Deputies' demands of Sir Edmund Andross, 1679 November 1. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Acts concerns rent collection. Sir Edmund Andross usurped the government of East Jersey on June 3, 1680.

Physical Description

1 folder

Acts by Philip Carteret, 1681 November 3. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning when deputies and freeholders of the General Assembly of East Jersey should meet.

Physical Description

1 folder

Act by Thomas Rudyard, 1682. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Notifying Elizabeth Town when they must elect Freeholders to represent Elizabeth Town in the West Jersey General Assembly.

Physical Description

1 folder

James Alexander's notes on the Indian Purchase Act, undated. 42 folders.
Physical Description

42 folders

"An Answer to the Council of Proprietor's two Publications", undated. 3 folders.
Scope and Contents

"Sett forth at Perth-Amboy the 25th of March 1746, and the 25th of March 1747. Also some Observations on Mr. Nevil's Speech to the House of Assembly, in Relation to a Petition presented to the House of Assembly, met at Trentown in the Province of New-Jersey, in May, 1746."

Physical Description

3 folders

The New York Evening Post, 1747 August 3. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

The New York Evening Post, 1747 August 10. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

The New York Gazette, Revived in the Weekly Post-Boy, 1747 August 17. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Supplement to the New York Gazette revived, 1747 August 17. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Robert Hunter Morris to James Alexander, 1747 August 20. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the Governor, the results of an East Jersey land riot, and personal matters.

Physical Description

1 folder

Rough draft of Solomon Boyle's affidavit concerning an East Jersey land riot, undated. 2 folders.
Physical Description

2 folders

Letter by Samuel Nevill to James Alexander concerning an East Jersey land riot, 1747 August 27. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

The New York Gazette, Revived In The Weekly Post-Boy, 1747 August 31. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to David Ogden (1707-1798) concerning an East Jersey land riot, 1747 September 1. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

The New York Evening Post, 1747 September 7. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of certificate made by William Smith and a letter to Smith by James Alexander, 1747 September 11. 4 folders.
Physical Description

4 folders

Letter by James Alexander to William Smith, 1747 September 11. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning Smith's action with respect to the Indian Purchase Act, included are an affidavit about Smith and two manuscripts by Smith.

Physical Description

1 folder

Extracts from record of New Jersey House of Representatives, 1703 November 20. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

"Extracts from the Journals and Notes of the House of Representatives of the Province of Nova Cesarea or New Jersey in Their first Sessions of Assembly begun at Perth Amboy the 20th day of November, 1703".

Physical Description

1 folder

Extract from records of Council of Proprietors of East Jersey, 1747 September 14. 4 folders.
Scope and Contents

"By the Council of Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey, met at Perth-Amboy the 14th Day of September, 1747, in Behalf of themselves and the rest of the General Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey, whom they represent".

Physical Description

4 folders

The New York Gazette, Revived in the Weekly Post-Boy, 1747 October 12. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

The New York Gazette, Revived In The Weekly Post-Boy, 1747 November 30. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

The New York Gazette, Revived In The Weekly Post-Boy, 1747 December 14. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Deputation request for Ebenezer Mills by the Board of East Jersey Proprietors to James Alexander, 1747 February 4. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of minutes of the Governor's Council July and August meetings, 1747 February 16-18. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council: November 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1747, 1747 November 24. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council: Feb. 12, 1747 and Feb. 16, 1747/8, 1747 February 16. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council August and November, 1747, 1747 November 19. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council: August, November, December, and February, 1747, 1747 February 10. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council: November, 1747, 1747 November 26. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council: November, 1747, 1747 December 8. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council: December, 1747, 1747 December 4. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Address of the Governor's Council to the Governor Jonathan Belcher by James Alexander, 1747 December 5. 2 folders.
Physical Description

2 folders

Governor Jonathan Belcher's reply to the Governor's Council address of December 5, 1747, 1747 December 8. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Report from the Sheriff of Hunterdon concerning an East Jersey land riot in Trenton, 1747 December 6. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council: December, 1747, 1747 December 17. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council: December, 1747, 1747 December 23. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council: December to January, 1747, 1747 January 2. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council: January, 1747, 1747 January 6. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Minutes of the New Jersey General Assembly: January, 1747, 1747 January 8. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council: January, 1747, 1747 January 14. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council: January, 1747, 1747 January 15. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council: January, 1747, 1747 January 26. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council: January to February, 1747, 1747 February 2. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council: February, 1747, 1747 February 8. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council: February, 1747, 1747 February 10. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council: February, 1747, 1747 February 11. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council: February, 1747, 1747 February 15. 2 folders.
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2 folders

Minutes of the Governor's Council: February, 1747, 1747 February 17. 2 folders.
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2 folders

Minutes of the Governor's Council, 1747 February 10. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by Robert Hunter Morris to James Alexander, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the actions of the New Jersey General Assembly with respect to the East Jersey land riots.

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1 folder

Notes on the current state of the East Jersey land riots, circa 1747 January 9-11. 23 folders.
Scope and Contents

Based on the minutes of the New Jersey Legislature.

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23 folders

Address to Governor Jonathan Belcher, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the East Jersey land riots.

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1 folder

Petition by the people of Saddlebrook to Governor Jonathan Belcher, 1747 October 22. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Petition for a leader and lawgiver to protect their land by Magdalen Valleau.

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1 folder

Grievance by the people of West Jersey against Lewis Morris, Jr. sent to Governor Jonathan Belcher, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning Lewis Morris, Jr. leasing them their own property. Signed by John Skirmorhorne, George Gibbons, Liefe Bitt.

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1 folder

Address welcoming Governor Jonathan Belcher to New Jersey, undated. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by Garret Burland to Governor Jonathan Belcher, 1747 October 31. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning a land conflict Burland had with John Cox.

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1 folder

Affidavit by James Hampton, 1747 November 6. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning John Cross' involvement in an East Jersey land riot. Signed by David Day.

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1 folder

Affidavit by James Bartlett, 1747 November 6. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning money he owed to John Cross.

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1 folder

Petition by John Wortman to Governor Jonathan Belcher, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning a land dispute Wortman had with John Brokaw.

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1 folder

Deed for Indian land by the Passaic River, 1703 March 23-24. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Granted to Audries Lawrence, Johannnis Vangieson, Michael Allison, and Abraham Vangieson, with 17 signatures.

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1 folder

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Copy of deed for Indian land by the Passaic River granted to Theophilus Pearson with 17 signatures, 1700 August 15. 1 folder.
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1 folder

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Indian land deed by the Passaic River granted to Edward Earle, Jr, 1709 November 29. 1 folder.
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1 folder

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Indian land deed by the Rockawak River in West Jersey granted to Edward Earle, Jr, 1709 November 29. 1 folder.
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1 folder

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Copy of Indian land deed in Essex County, 1741 May 9. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Granted to Gerbraant Clawson, Hans Spier, Jan Spier and six others, with 4 signatures.

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1 folder

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Copy of Indian land deed in Essex County, 1745 November 8. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Granted to John Treat, Jasper Crane, Joseph Harrison, and George Harrison with 8 signatures.

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1 folder

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Depositions by John Morris, Abraham Vangieson, and Michael Vreeland, 1745 November 18. 2 folders.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the condition of purchased Indian land.

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2 folders

Deposition by Elijah Gillet, 1747 November 6. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the arrest and escape of James Hampton. Signed by Gillet and Robert Hunter Morris.

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1 folder

Depositions by Isaac and Sarah Whitehead, 1747 November 3. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning James Hampton's escape from custody. Signed by the Whitheads and Gersham Mott.

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1 folder

List of people under prosecution for land riots and high treason in Essex County and Perth Amboy, 1745-1747. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Affidavit by James Warrel, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning counterfeit money and a list of people to be served search warrants for their homes apprehended.

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1 folder

Affidavit concerning the arrest of Thomas Buttner, 1747. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Buttner was to be arrested for the passing of counterfeit money. Affidavit signed by Martin Ryerson and James Warrel.

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1 folder

Letter by Stephen Barnes and John Jones to Justice Steward, 1747 October 23. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning his alleged involvement in a counterfeiting scheme.

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1 folder

Deposition by Isaac Davis concerning his involvement in a counterfeiting scheme, undated. 2 folders.
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2 folders

Deposition by Abraham Wortman concerning Henry Yoger and Jacobus Vanetta counterfeiting money, 1747 September 11. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by Stephen Barnes concerning the operation of a counterfeiting scheme, 1747 October 25. 1 folder.
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1 folder

John Post's deposition concerning the involvement of John Jubert in a counterfeiting scheme, 1747 November 5. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by Edward Antill concerning the examination of Isaac Davis, undated. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Examination of Thomas Buttner concerning the involvement of Jacobus Vanetta in counterfeiting scheme, 1747 November 10. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Signed by Buttner and James Warrel.

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1 folder

Complaints presented by landowners, undated. 2 folders.
Scope and Contents

Concerning how the Proprietors attempted to sell them land they already owned. Documented by Justice Amos Williams.

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2 folders

Complaints by landowners, 1747 November 20-21. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning how the Proprietors seized ownership of their land. Signed by Magdelen Valleau and Abraham Van Buskirk.

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1 folder

Statement of Edmund Bainbridge, 1747 November 25. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning how he hired Thomas Whitehead, Esq., to represent him and Whitehead's neglect in doing so. Signed by Edmund Bainbridge, Thomas Price, Peter Bainbridge and Edmund Bainbridge, Jr.

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1 folder

Letter by Edward Bainbridge and John Anderson, 1747 November 26. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning legal protection for their involvement in a land riot.

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1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Joseph Murray, 1747 December 3. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning Governor Jonathan Belcher's claim of right to sit in Council as a part of the Legislature.

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1 folder

Letter by James Alexander, "Queries about the Governor sitting in Council as part of the Legislature", undated. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Draft of General Pardon for those involved in an East Jersey land riot at Newark, 1747 February. 6 folders.
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6 folders

"An Act for preventing Tumults and Riotous Assemblies", undated. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Draft of act to suppress and prevent land riots in the Colonies, undated. 2 folders.
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2 folders

Draft of land riot act, undated. 6 folders.
Scope and Contents

"An Act to avoid Slander, and for Stay of proceedings for Six months in Other Civil actions Against The Late Rioters".

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6 folders

Draft of land riot act, undated. 2 folders.
Scope and Contents

"An act to remitt the primary penalties incurred by the past breaches of the Laws therein mentioned, and for the better notice and putting in Execution of the said Laws".

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2 folders

Minutes of the Governor's Council, 1748 July 23. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Minutes dated February 18, 1747/8, June 30, 1748, July 23, 1748, September 1, 1748, and October 21, 1748.

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1 folder

New York Gazette, Revived in the Weekly Post-Boy, 1747 March 7. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter to James Alexander concerning the recent East Jersey land riots, 1748 March 9. 1 folder.
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1 folder

"Anno Regni Georgii II Regis" printed by Benjamin Franklin, 1747 November 17. 14 folders.
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14 folders

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning surveys, 1747 March 14-18. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by Ferdinand John Paris to James Alexander, 1748 March 24. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning papers of Captain Amory pertaining to the East Jersey land riots.

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1 folder

Letter by John Coxe to James Alexander concerning the New Jersey General Assembly, 1748 April 7. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning surveys and resurveys, 1748 April 14. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by Charles Read to James Alexander, 1748 April 28. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the Line Bill, the Riot Bill, and land Read purchased.

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1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow concerning surveys, 1748 May 4. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to John Coxe, 1748 May 2. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning Coxe's last letter and how the New Jersey General Assembly will handle elections and the East Jersey land riots.

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1 folder

Letter by John Coxe to James Alexander, 1748 May 31. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning Alexander's last letter and the possible dissolution of the New Jersey Assembly.

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1 folder

Letter by Ferdinand John Paris to James Alexander, 1748 June 16. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the danger of losing the attorney of the Surveyor General by New Jersey Assembly vote.

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1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow concerning surveys and blank orders, 1748 July 25. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Part of the appendix of the Elizabeth Town Bill, 1747 September 14. 43 folders.
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43 folders

Part of a larger document concerning the powers of the Surveyor General, undated. 5 folders.
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5 folders

Concerning a survey order by Joseph Haynes, 1748 August 18. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Several correspondences between Isaac Decow and James Alexander and between Haynes and James Alexander.

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1 folder

Letter by Robert Hunter Morris to James Alexander, 1748 August 29. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the most recent Board of East Jersey Proprietors and land which Morris purchased.

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1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to John Coxe, 1748 September 5. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning two East Jersey land riots committed on property owned by Joseph Dalrymple.

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1 folder

Account of money due to Board of East Jersey Proprietors, 1746 February 12. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Attached is a receipt for money paid by David Barclay. Signed by Ferdinand John Paris.

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1 folder

Account of money owed to Board of East Jersey Proprietors by Richard Saltar, 1747 March 18. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by John Coxe to James Alexander, 1748 September 23. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the case of Dalryample v. Cross and the litigation of the Maidenhead and Newark land riots.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Ferdinand John Paris to James Alexander, 1748 September 30. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the division between New York and New Jersey.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning surveys, 1748 October 6. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by John Coxe to James Alexander concerning Governor Jonathan Belcher's illness, 1748 October 7. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Robert Hunter Morris, 1748 October 17. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning a warrant and account of Ferdinand John Paris.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to John Coxe, 1748 October 17. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the partition between New York and New Jersey and the East Jersey land riots.

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1 folder

Draft of the "Declaration for Breach of the Act for regulating Indian Purchases", undated. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council, November to December, 1748, 1748 January 20. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council February 21, and March 16, 1748, 1748 March 16. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by James Warrel to James Alexander concerning the East Jersey land riots, 1748 November 25. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the minutes of the New Jersey Assembly December 13 and March 16, 1748.

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1 folder

Copy of affidavit by John Style, Newark Deputy Sheriff, 1748 December 1. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the assisted escape of Amos Roberts from custody. Signed by John Smyth.

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1 folder

Affirmation by Abraham Shotwell, 1748 December 2. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Shotwell was a witness to the events of Amos Roberts' escape from custody. Affirmation is signed by John Smyth.

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1 folder

Copy of affidavit by John King, 1748 December 3. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the events which followed the escape of Amos Roberts from custody. Signed by John Smyth.

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1 folder

Copy of affidavit by John Bird, 1748 December 5. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning Amos Roberts' escape and a meeting he had at his mother's house afterwards.

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1 folder

Copy of affidavit by Elizabeth Hampton, 1748 December 5. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning how Amos Roberts met with others at her house after Roberts' escape. Signed by John Smyth.

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1 folder

Copy of affidavit by John Kenny, 1748 December 6. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Also includes report on the New Jersey General Assembly forming a committee on the affair of rioters and traitors in East Jersey. John Kenny was a witness to documents signed at John Condict's house supporting the rioters that assisted Amos Roberts' escape.

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1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to John Reading, 1748 December 16. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning a meeting with Governor Jonathan Belcher in Burlington.

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1 folder

Letter to John Reading, 1748 December 16. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the rejection of the pardon offered to the land rioters and traitors.

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1 folder

List of New Jersey General Assembly documents, 1748 December 16. 2 folders.
Physical Description

2 folders

Minutes of the Governor's Council, 1748 November 10-1748 December 16. 18 folders.
Scope and Contents

Dealing mostly with the legislation of the increase in land rioting and treason, including correspondences with Governor Jonathan Belcher and the Council in folders: 92, 96-97, 99.

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18 folders

Note on inspection of New Jersey General Assembly's journals, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Record of vote taken by the New Jersey Assembly, 1748 December 7. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the necessity of making the laws more effective in bringing land rioters to justice.

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1 folder

Governer's Council Notes by James Alexander, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Taken on the minutes of the Governor's Council from November 10, 1748, to December 16, 1748.

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1 folder

On the Acts created by the New Jersey Assembly to prevent future acts of treason and land rioting, undated. 11 folders.
Scope and Contents

Draft of report.

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11 folders

Draft of James Alexander's address to the New Jersey General Assembly, undated. 6 folders.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the East Jersey land riots.

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6 folders

Memorandum of the December 16, 1748, Governor's Council meeting by James Alexander with 6 signatures, 1748 December 16. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of letter by James Alexander to John Coxe, 1748 December 17. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Reporting on the actions of the New Jersey General Assembly.

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1 folder

Representation of the state of New Jersey to the King by James Alexander, 1748 December 22. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Representing the Governor's Council with 6 signatures, and including a letter by James Alexander to John Coxe.

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1 folder

List of Justices for Middlesex and Somerset Counties, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Governor's Council to Governor Jonathan Belcher, 1748 December 22. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning a disagreement the Council had with the Governor.

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1 folder

Part of the December 22, 1748, letter to the Governor, 1748 December 22. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letters to Elisha Parker, 1748 December 22. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning an advertisement about "New Britain." One by James Alexander and the other by John Smyth Clark.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letters by John Coxe to John Reading concerning a bridge in Gloucester County, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Ferdinand John Paris, 1748 December 23. 2 folders.
Scope and Contents

Concerning Governor Jonathan Belcher's December 3rd address.

Physical Description

2 folders

Letter by James Alexander concerning the pardon granted to the land rioters, 1748 December 23. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Robert Hunter Morris to James Alexander concerning Morris' Philadelphia trip, 1749 October 16. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander to Ferdinand John Paris concerning the land rioters and traitors, 1748 December 23. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander to Thomas Penn, 1740 December 29. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the division line between New York and New Jersey and the East Jersey land riots.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander to Ferdinand John Paris, 1748 December 31. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning a recent New Jersey Assembly session.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft to Ferdinand John Paris concerning the East Jersey land riots, 1748 December 31. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Robert Hunter Morris to James Alexander, 1748 January 2. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning conducting trials in different counties for the East Jersey land riots.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by John Coxe to James Alexander concerning the New Jersey Assembly and its dissolution, 1748 January 2. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Robert Hunter Morris to James Alexander, 1748 January 14-19. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning official papers Morris sent to Ferdinand John Paris.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Robert Hunter Morris, 1748 January 23-29. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning letters Alexander received from Ferdinand John Paris.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by John Coxe to James Alexander concerning a meeting Coxe had with Governor Jonathan Belcher, 1748 January 20-30. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of affidavit by Stephen Crane concerning the land riot caused by Amos Roberts' escape, 1748 February 14-19. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of affidavit by William Gillman concerning the land riot caused by Amos Roberts' escape, 1748 February 15-19. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Signed by Samuel Nevill.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander to John Coxe, 1748 February 18-19. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the Civil Commissions of East Jersey and elections in East Jersey.

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1 folder

Letter by Robert Hunter Morris to James Alexander, 1748 February 24-29. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the New Jersey Assembly's stance on the East Jersey land riots.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Warrel to James Alexander concerning the East Jersey land riots, 1748 February 28-29. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Report on current status of East Jersey land riots, 1749 March. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Papers sent to Ferdinand John Paris by James Alexander and Robert Hunter Morris, 1748 March. 5 folders.
Physical Description

5 folders

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow with instructions to sue any debtors of unpaid surveys, 1749 March 28. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander to Ferdinand John Paris concerning papers he sent to Paris, 1749 April 24. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Notes on the minutes of the 1748/9 session of the New Jersey Assembly, 1749 March 28. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Notes on the New Jersey Legislature 1749 March 28, letter to the Duke of Bedford, undated, 1749 March 28. 3 folders.
Physical Description

3 folders

Copy of minutes of the Governor's Council, 1748 February 21-March 29. 9 folders.
Physical Description

9 folders

Letter draft by James Alexander concerning a letter sent previously by Alexander to the receiver, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by John Smyth Clark, 1749 April 10. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

On behalf of the Board of East Jersey Proprietors to John Condict and Nathaniel Camp, concerning a proposal they presented to the Board.

Physical Description

1 folder

Proposal by Nathaniel Wheeler, Joseph Day, and four others to purchase Indian land, 1749 April 12. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Made to James Alexander and Robert Hunter Morris. Includes Alexander and Morris' response.

Physical Description

1 folder

Affidavit by John Smyth Clark, 1749 April 14. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning his delivery of a paper to Joseph Day. Signed by Andrew Johnston.

Physical Description

1 folder

Second addition of the state of facts concerning the East Jersey land riots, 1749 April 14. 4 folders.
Physical Description

4 folders

Copy of a letter by Ferdinand John Paris to James Alexander, 1749 April 15. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the King's response to the East Jersey land riots.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by John Coxe to James Alexander, 1749 May 24. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning a court ruling made to appoint Phil Kearny as attorney to represent the tenants of Horse Neck.

Physical Description

1 folder

Appointment of Phil Kearney to represent tenants of Essex County, 1749 May. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander to Ferdinand John Paris concerning the East Jersey land riots, 1749 April 24. 2 folders.
Physical Description

2 folders

Letter by Robert Hunter Morris to James Alexander, 1749 May 30. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning Governor Jonathan Belcher's trip to England.

Physical Description

1 folder

Copies of letters by Richard Partridge to Richard Smith concerning the East Jersey land riots, 1749 June 3. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Ferdinand John Paris to James Alexander concerning the Governor's act to pardon treason, 1749 June 17. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Ferdinand John Paris' report on the East Jersey land riots, 1749 June 22. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by David Ogden to James Alexander concerning a letter Ogden sent to Robert Hunter Morris, 1749 June 22. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by David Ogden to Robert Hunter Morris concerning the imprisonment of Aaron Ball, 1749 June 22. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to David Ogden, 1749 June 23. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the Resolves of the New Jersey Assembly on December 12.

Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of a letter by Ferdinand John Paris to James Alexander concerning the East Jersey land riots, 1749 July 4. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Original letter Ferdinand John Paris sent to James Alexander on July 4, 1749, 1749 July 4. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Charles Read to James Alexander concerning the New Jersey State Treasury, 1749 July 9. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Martin Ryerson to James Alexander, 1749 July 10. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the rejection of a survey by the Council of West Jersey Proprietors.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft to Isaac Decow by James Alexander concerning surveys Alexander examined, 1749 July 12. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander to Charles Read, 1749 July 14. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the next session of the New Jersey Assembly.

Physical Description

1 folder

Copies of letters by Ferdinand John Paris to Robert Hunter Morris, 1749 July 19. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Cconcerning the New Jersey Paper Money Act.

Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of a letter by Richard Partridge to a "great man," Lord Dufflin, 1749 July 20. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the East Jersey land riots.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Ferdinand John Paris to James Alexander concerning the New Jersey Board of Trade, 1749 July 21. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Ferdinand John Paris, 1749 July 22. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning a special commission for the East Jersey land riots.

Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of the Lords of Trade report on the 40,000 Money Act, 1749 August 2. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Robert Hunter Morris concerning the Lords of Trade, 1749 August 7. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Robert Hunter Morris concerning the division between New York and New Jersey, 1749 June 5. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander concerning remedies for the East Jersey land riots, 1749 September 28. 2 folders.
Physical Description

2 folders

Letter by Governor Jonathan Belcher to the "Gentlemen of the General Assembly", undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the King's orders regarding the East Jersey land riots and the New Jersey Treasury.

Physical Description

1 folder

Robert Hunter Morris's expenses for his trip to England, 1749 October 9. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Acknowledgement by Morris to the Governor's Council of said expenses.

Physical Description

1 folder

Examination of Aaron Ball for his crime of treason, 1749 October 11. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Signed and witnessed by Robert Hunter Morris and David Ogden.

Physical Description

1 folder

Examination of Theopilus Burwell for his crime of treason, 1749 October 11. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Signed and witnessed by Robert Hunter Morris and David Ogden.

Physical Description

1 folder

Robert Lettice Hooper's deposition concerning Thomas Clawson's act of high treason, 1749 October 12. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Signed by James Alexander.

Physical Description

1 folder

Depositions by John Chandler and Elijah Davis, 1749 October 14. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning a petition to hold a special court for the East Jersey land riots. Signed by James Alexander, Andrew Johnston, and Richard Saltar.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by David Ogden to James Alexander, 1749 October 14. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the examinations of Aaron Ball and Theopilus Burwell.

Physical Description

1 folder

Gasparus Prior's deposition, 1749 October 14. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning his collaboration with others in altering an unfinished road. Signed by Edward Antill and Thomas Leonard.

Physical Description

1 folder

Daniel Pearson's deposition, 1749 October 14. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning a petition to hold a special court for the East Jersey land riots. Signed by James Alexander, Andrew Johnston, and Richard Saltar.

Physical Description

1 folder

John Style's deposition, 1749 October 14. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the escape of Aaron Ball and Theopilus Burwell. Signed by James Alexander, Andrew Johnston, and Richard Saltar.

Physical Description

1 folder

Deposition by Eliphalet Johnson, 1749 October 14. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the petition for a special court for the East Jersey land riots. Signed by James Alexander, Andrew Johnston, and Richard Saltar.

Physical Description

1 folder

John Johnson's deposition, 1749 October 14. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Claiming that approximately a third of the Essex County population are rioters. Signed by James Alexander and Richard Saltar.

Physical Description

1 folder

John Ralph's deposition, 1749 October 16. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the petition for a special court for the East Jersey land riots. Signed by James Alexander, Andrew Johnston, and Richard Saltar.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander concerning a letter by the Governor's Council to the Duke of Bedford, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council from September 28th to October 6th, 1749, 1749 October 10. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft minutes of the Governor's Council, 1749 October 6. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft letter by James Alexander, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

On behalf of the Governor's Council to Governor Jonathan Belcher concerning Alexander's advisement on the East Jersey land riots.

Physical Description

1 folder

Draft minutes of the Governor's Council from October 7th to October 9th, 1749, 1749 October 9. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft minutes of the Governor's Council, 1749 October 11. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council by Robert Hunter Morris and Thomas Barlow, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft minutes of the Governor's Council, 1749 October 12. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft minutes of the Governor's Council, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft minutes of the Governor's Council from October 13 to October 16, 1749, 1749 October 16. 3 folders.
Physical Description

3 folders

Draft minutes of the Governor's Council, 1749 October 17. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

James Alexander's presentation of Eqst Jersey land riot depositions to the Governor's Council, undated. 3 folders.
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3 folders

Reasons to amend Act for Support for one year, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Full title of Act is Act of Support of the Government of his Majesties' Colonies of New Jersey.

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1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council from October 18, 1749 to October 19, 1749, 1749 October 19. 3 folders.
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3 folders

Draft minutes of the Governor's Council concerning the 40,000 Pounds Act, undated. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council October 4 to October 12, 1749, 1749 October 12. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Draft of Governor's Council's answer to petition for commission to try the traitors in Essex County, 1749 October 20. 2 folders.
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2 folders

Draft of a petition to the King by the New Jersey Assembly requesting assistance in land disputes, 1749 October 19. 1 folder.
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1 folder

List of papers James Alexander sent to Robert Hunter Morris, undated. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Draft of the New Jersey Assembly's adherence to the amendments to the Government Support Bill, 1749 October 19. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Draft of James Alexander's affidavit, 1749 October 23. 2 folders.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the New Jersey Assembly's charge against Alexander in their address to the Governor and petition to the King.

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2 folders

Letter by Robert Hunter Morris to James Alexander, 1749 October 28. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning Governor Belcher's land and the petition against them by the New Jersey Assembly.

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1 folder

Letter by David Ogden to James Alexander concerning the arrest of James Nicholson, 1749 November 7. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Draft of amendments to the Government Support Bill, undated. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Deputation of John Burr, Jr, 1749 November 9. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Robert Hunter Morris concerning the East Jersey land riots, 1749 November 20. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by David Ogden to James Alexander concerning a recent land riot, 1749 November 27. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander concerning messages of May 6 and 7, 1746, 1749 November 28. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Depositions by Abraham Phillips and Thomas Gould, 1749 November 29. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the vandalism of Phillips' home. Signed by Uzal Ogden and Daniel Pearson.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Robert Hunter Morris, 1749 November 30. 2 folders.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the content of papers Alexander sent to him.

Physical Description

2 folders

Letter drafts by James Alexander to Robert Hunter Morris, 1749 November 30-December 23. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the content of papers Alexander sent to him. The letters are dated November 30, 1749, December 3, 1749, and December 23, 1749.

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1 folder

Letter by David Ogden to James Alexander concerning the vandalism of Abraham Phillips' home, 1749 December 1. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Copy of Abraham Phillips' deposition concerning the vandalism of his home. Signed by Samuel Nevill, 1749 December 9. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Copy of Thomas Gould's deposition, 1749 December 9. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the vandalism of Abraham Phillips' home. Signed by Samuel Nevill.

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1 folder

"Votes of the General Assembly", 1749 December 25. 4 folders.
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4 folders

"Votes of the General Assembly", 1749 October 9. 3 folders.
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3 folders

"Votes of the General Assembly", 1749 October 16. 6 folders.
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6 folders

Recommendation of John Burr, Jr, for deputy surveyor by the Council of West Jersey Proprietors, 1750 May 4. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander, 1750 June 12. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning a survey rejected by the Council of West Jersey Proprietors and including James Alexander's reply.

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1 folder

Letter by John Reading to James Alexander concerning a survey done by Samuel Burling, 1750 August 20. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Deputation of John Burr, Jr, 1750 June 24. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow, 1750 August 23. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Requesting that Decow record a survey originally rejected by the Council of West Jersey Proprietors.

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1 folder

Letter drafts by James Alexander to John Reading and Isaac Decow, 1750 August 23. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the objections John Reading had to a survey done by Samuel Burling.

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1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning a missing survey done by Samuel Burling, 1750 October 3. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander concerning the survey done by Samuel Burling, 1750 October 7. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Copy of John Reading's warning to Isaac Decow not to record the survey done by Samuel Burling, 1750 November 7. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by John Reading concerning the survey done by Samuel Burling, 1750 November 16. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to John Reading responding to John Reading's letter of November 16, 1750, 1750 December 1. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow with a copy of John Reading's letter of August 23, 1750, 1750 December 3. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow concerning the survey by Samuel Burling, 1750 December 17. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by Isaac Decow to James Alexander, 1750 December 24. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning recent surveys passed by the Board of East Jersey Proprietors.

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1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Isaac Decow, 1750 January 14-11. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning John Reading's warning against the Samuel Burling survey.

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1 folder

John Kenny's deposition, 1750 February 1. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning being chosen as a candidate to defend the Elizabeth Town purchase. Signed by Samuel Nevill.

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1 folder

Jonathan Hampton's affidavit, 1750 February 1. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the defense of the Elizabeth Town purchase. Signed by Samuel Nevill.

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1 folder

Deputation of Robert Smith witnessed by John Lewis and Robert Lawrence, 1750 February 6. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Copy of the Council of West Jersey Proprietors minutes. Signed by Joseph Decow, 1750 February 6. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Copy of the deputation and qualification of Robert Smith to be a surveyor, 1750 February 6. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by John Reading to James Alexander concerning land belonging to Reading and its survey, 1750 February 27-21. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by James Alexander concerning the survey of a 500 acre tract of land, 1750 March 1. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by Robert Smith concerning surveys he sent to James Alexander and James Alexander's reply, 1751 April 8. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by Joseph Decow concerning surveys yet to be examined by James Alexander and Alexander's reply, 1751 April 5. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by Robert Smith to James Alexander concerning surveys for Alexander to examine, 1751 June 20. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by Robert Smith to James Alexander concerning a survey requested by Charles Read, 1751 July 4. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Survey notes by James Alexander, undated. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Robert Smith concerning surveys Smith sent to Alexander, 1751 July 29. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Account of bills not paid to the Surveyor General, undated. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Estimate of interest received on bills in Isaac Decow's record, undated. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Order to stop surveys requested by estate of Edmund Hess until his present account is paid, 1751 September 30. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by Daniel Smith, Jr, to James Alexander, 1751 July 18. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning surveys Smith is sending Alexander on behalf of Smith's father.

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1 folder

An account of Isaac Decow's survey omissions, undated. 1 folder.
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1 folder

A page from Isaac Decow's accounts, undated. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Page from Isaac Decow's accounts, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Includes reasons by James Alexander why articles outstanding should be deemed received.

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1 folder

Reasons why articles outstanding in Isaac Decow's records should be credited, undated. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Draft of the deputation of Thomas Scattergood, 1752 February 22. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Instructions for Thomas Scattergood as deputy surveyor, undated. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by Joseph Decow to James Alexander, 1752 March 12. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning papers Alexander requested removed from Isaac Decow's office.

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1 folder

Copy of a letter by Thomas Clark and Stephen Crane to Edward Willmot, 1752 June 18. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning a survey order for John Davis and William Sutton.

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1 folder

Copy of a lease from Thomas Clark and Stephen Crane to John Davis, 1752 July 3. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Draft of a bill owed by Board of East Jersey Proprietors to James Alexander, 1752 July 23. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Affidavit by Ralph Smith, undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the involvement of Cornelius Johnson in a meeting attended by East Jersey land rioters.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander concerning the affidavit of Ralph Smith about the land rioters' meeting, undated. 1 folder.
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1 folder

John Davis' affidavit concerning an attempt to escape from custody, 1752 August 31. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter to James Alexander concerning John Davis' affidavit, 1752 September 23. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by Robert Smith to James Alexander concerning surveys, 1753 January 2. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Recommendations by the Council of West Jersey Proprietors to deputize John Rockhill and Daniel Ellis, 1752 November 8. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Robert Smith to James Alexander, 1753 February 12. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the recommendation of the Board of East Jersey Proprietors to deputize Daniel Ellis.

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1 folder

An account of Robert Smith's surveying fees, 1753 February 13. 2 folders.
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2 folders

Letter to James Alexander by a deputy surveyor concerning surveys, 1753. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Part of an agreement for a survey, undated. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Draft of Daniel Ellis' deputation, 1753 February 20. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Account of money owed to James Alexander by Board of East Jersey Proprietors, 1753 March. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by Robert Smith to James Alexander, 1753 March 26. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Current account of surveys and Discharge of Daniel Kilmer as deputy surveyor, 1753 April 25. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Signed by Ephraim Seely.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letters by Robert Smith to James Alexander, 1753 June 30. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning his willingness to leave his post of deputy surveyor to be replaced by his son and including James Alexander's response.

Physical Description

1 folder

Council of West Jersey Proprietors' recommendation of Daniel Smith's deputation, 1753 August 9. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Bond by Robert and Daniel Smith to James Alexander, 1753 September. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Endorsing Daniel as a deputy surveyor.

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1 folder

Deputation of Daniel Smith, 1753 September 20. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by Robert Smith to James Alexander concerning his son's deputation, 1753 September 29. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Daniel Smith concerning surveys, 1753 November 2. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by Daniel Smith to James Alexander concerning a survey for Ebenezer Lange, 1753 November 12. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by Daniel Smith to James Alexander concerning surveys and James Alexander's reply, 1754 January 8. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by Daniel Smith to James Alexander concerning a survey for Samuel Barker, 1754 January 13. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Robert Smith's account of fees for 1753, 1754 February 13. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Daniel Smith to James Alexander, 1754 March 9. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning Smith's account of fees and a survey for Ebenezer Miller, Jr.

Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of Daniel Smith's recommendation for deputation, 1754 May 9. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

By the Council of West Jersey Proprietors.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Daniel Smith to James Alexander, 1754 May 16. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the recommendation by the Board of East Jersey Proprietors for deputizing Daniel Elmer.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Daniel Smith to James Alexander, 1754 July 3. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning surveys and the deputation of Daniel Elmer.

Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of Daniel Elmer's deputation, 1754 July 11. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Daniel Smith concerning surveys and Daniel Elmer's deputation, 1754 July 11. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by the Council of West Jersey Proprietors, 1754 August 8. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning complaints about Joseph Decow's performance as deputy surveyor.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to James Parker (1714-1770) concerning the Board of East Jersey Proprietors, 1754 August 11. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Thomas Rodman concerning the suspension of Joseph Decow, 1754 August 28. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Draft of Joseph Decow's suspension, 1754 August 20. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Joseph Decow to James Alexander concerning Decow's suspension, 1754 August 22. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Lewis Ashfield to James Alexander, 1754 October 16. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning Ashfield's absence at Board of East Jersey Proprietors' meetings.

Physical Description

1 folder

Deputation Recommendations by the Council of West Jersey Proprietors, 1754 November 7. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

For the deputations of Elisha Emley and Timothy Smith.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander, 1754 November 12. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

To the clerk of the New York Assembly requesting a copy of the Wawayanda Memorial.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Daniel Smith to James Alexander, 1754 November 21. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the deputations of Elisha Emley and Timothy Smith and including James Alexander's reply.

Physical Description

1 folder

Recommendation by Council of West Jersey Proprietors and letter by Daniel Smith to James Alexander, 1755 February 5. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Recommendation concerns deputation of Josiah Miller. Letters concerns the deputation of Isaac Herring.

Physical Description

1 folder

An account of Daniel Smith's fees for 1754, 1755 February 13. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Recommendation by Council of West Jersey Proprietors and James Alexander's approval, 1755 February 19. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Recommendation concerns deputation of Isaac Herring.

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1 folder

Letter by Cadwallader Colden to James Alexander concerning the settlements near Mughamack, 1755 February 23. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes of the Governor's Council for February and March, 1755 March 3. 2 folders.
Physical Description

2 folders

Letter by Daniel Smith to James Alexander concerning survey returns and Alexander's response, 1755 March 19. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by James Parker to James Alexander concerning a survey of 30 acres for Peter Ten Eyck, 1755 April 24. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Recommendation by the Council of West Jersey Proprietors deputize John Leak, 1755 May 7. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of the Minisink and Wawayanda Act, 1755 June 27. 2 folders.
Physical Description

2 folders

Letter by Daniel Smith to James Alexander concerning survey returns, 1755 July 5. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of Robert Forbes' affidavit concerning Jacobus Smartmaak's escape from the Middlesex Jail, 1755 August. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of John Deare's affidavit concerning Jacobus Smartmaak's escape from the Middlesex Jail, 1755 August. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of James Alexander's representation concerning the Minisink Act, 1755 August 2. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by Lewis Evans to James Alexander regarding Dr. Mitchell's map, 1755 August 4. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letter by Daniel Smith to James Alexander concerning survey returns, 1755 October 11. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Letters by James Alexander to Peter Collinson and David Barclay concerning Dr. Mitchell's map, 1755 October 16. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to David Barclay and Sons, 1755 October 16. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning affairs of the Board of East Jersey Proprietors.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander to Peter Collinson, 1755 October 16. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning James Alexander's approval of Dr. Mitchell's map.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander to Ferdinand John Paris, 1755 October 16. 2 folders.
Scope and Contents

Concerning Paris' services to the East Jersey Proprietors.

Physical Description

2 folders

Letter by James Alexander concerning survey returns, 1755 October 20. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Document showing payment of one hundred pounds by Richard Stevens to James Alexander, 1755 October 24. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Daniel Smith concerning Indian purchases, 1755 November 5. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Extracts from Council of West Jersey Proprietors minutes, 1755 November 8. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Signed by Joseph Hollingshead, clerk to the Proprietors.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by John Reading to James Alexander concerning Alexander's request for copies of deeds concerning Indigenous communities, 1755 November 10. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

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Letter draft to Richard Gardiner concerning lands in northern New Jersey, 1755 March 21. 2 folders.
Physical Description

2 folders

Letter by Daniel Smith to James Alexander concerning survey returns and Alexander's response, 1755 November 22. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander on behalf of Board of East Jersey Proprietors, 1755 December. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

To Lieutenant Governor Thomas Pownall requesting his assistance in the controversy of boundaries between New Jersey and New York.

Physical Description

1 folder

Draft of a request by the New Jersey Legislature to Lieutenant Governor Thomas Pownall, 1755 December. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the boundaries between New Jersey and New York.

Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of Indian quit claim to lands in southwest Jersey for Richard Gardiner, 1755 December 1. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Parker to James Alexander concerning money James Parker owes to James Alexander, 1755 December 7. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Parker to David Barclay and his sons, 1755 December 7. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning money Barclay should credit to James Alexander.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Benjamin Morgan to John Stevens concerning a survey of land in Green Brook, 1755 December 15. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Andrew Johnston concerning the New Jersey Legislature, 1755 December 18. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of letter by James Alexander to David Ogden, 1755 December 31. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning a mine by Bound Brook which people from Elizabeth Town have forcibly entered.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander to Ferdinand John Paris, 1756 January 6. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning a letter Alexander wrote to Paris on October 16, 1755.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander to David Ogden, 1756 February 19. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning a letter Ogden wrote to James Alexander on January 17, 1756.

Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of letter by Richard Stockton (1730-1781) to James Alexander, 1756 January 23. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the unlawful possession of the mine in Bound Brook by the people of Elizabeth Town.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by David Ogden to James Alexander, 1756 January 24. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the unlawful possession of the mine in Bound Brook by the people of Elizabeth Town.

Physical Description

1 folder

Advice by James Alexander to Benjamin Morgan concerning concerning the Peter Ten Eyck v. the Abraham Clark case, 1756 January 28. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander to David Ogden concerning his retainer in the Peter Ten Eyck v. Abraham Clark case, 1756 January 29. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander to David Ogden, 1756 January 29. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning a letter by Benjamin Morgan about a case in which Morgan is involved.

Physical Description

1 folder

Bill of Complaint draft in the Peter Ten Eyck v. Abraham Clark case, undated. 9 folders.
Physical Description

9 folders

Injunction draft against Abraham Clark and his confederates in the Peter Ten Eyck v. Abraham Clark case, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Cortlandt Skinner to James Alexander, 1756 February 2. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the refusal of the Governor to seal the Peter Ten Eyck injunction.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander responding to Cortlandt Skinner's letter of February 2, 1756, 1756 February 11. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of letter by James Alexander to David Ogden concerning the Peter Ten Eyck v. Abraham Clark case, 1756 February 11. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by David Ogden to James Alexander responding to James Alexander's February 11, 1756, letter, 1756 February 13. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter draft by James Alexander to David Ogden responding to Ogden's February 13, 1756, letter, 1756 February 14. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of Act regarding land in Minisink and Wawaynda, 1756 February 16. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

"An Act by the New Jersey Assembly to vest in Trustees a power of Selling any quantity of unlocated lands within the patents of Minisink and Wawayanda not exceeding One Thousand Pounds from each of the said Patents to defend the Title and Possessions of the Proprietors of the said two Patents against the intentions of the People of east New Jersey and other purposes therein mentioned".

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by David Ogden to James Alexander responding to James Alexander's February 14, 1756, letter, 1756 February 17. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Against act regarding land in Minisink and Wawayanda, 1756 February 20. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

"Reasons why the bill entitled An act to vest in the Trustees should be rejected without a second reading". First draft by James Alexander.

Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of the first draft, 1756 February 20. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

"Reasons why the Act to vest in Trustees should be rejected without a second reading".

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by Richard Stockton to David Ogden, 1756 February 26. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning two of Ogden's letters and one by James Alexander.

Physical Description

1 folder

In support of temporary line of jurisdiction, undated. 4 folders.
Scope and Contents

"Reasons to be assigned by the Proprietors of East Jersey in support of a motion for having the line ran and marked in the year 1719 Established as the Temporary Line of jurisdiction until another line be Established by virtue of a Commission to be obtained of his majesty for that purpose". First draft by James Alexander.

Physical Description

4 folders

Cadwallader Colden's opinion on James Alexander's support of [temporary] 1719 line, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by David Ogden to James Alexander, 1756 March 1. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Responding to Alexander's letters of February 17 and 29, 1756.

Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by David Ogden to James Alexander concerning the draft of the answer to Second Rioters Bill, 1756 March 6. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Draft by James Alexander to David Ogden concerning the Peter Ten Eyck v. Abraham Clark case, 1756 March 9. 2 folders.
Physical Description

2 folders

Letter draft by James Alexander to Andrew Johnston concerning the Peter Ten Eyck v. Abraham Clark case, 1756 March 9. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by John Stevens' to James Alexander concerning the Ten Eyck case, 1756 March 13. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by James Alexander to Joseph Murray concerning the Peter Ten Eyck case, 1756 March 13. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Letter by John Stevens to James Alexander, 1756 March 14. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the sealing of the Peter Ten Eyck injunction by the Governor.

Physical Description

1 folder

Copy of letter to Cortlandt Skinner, 1756 March 20. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Concerning the Peter Ten Eyck v. Abraham Clark case.

Physical Description

1 folder

"A State of the Case of the Inhabitants of Elizabeth Town ... ", undated. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

"A State of the Case of the Inhabitants of Elizabeth Town, purchasers of Richard Nichols Governor of New York and New Jersey under James Duke of York. . . . And of the Woodbridge people who hold under the said purchasers".

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1 folder

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