Major General James Robertson present produces his commission as governor; Andrew Elliot his as lieutenant governor. They take the usual oaths and the council and deputy secretary are sworn in. Governor Robertson publishes his commission at the city hall.

Identifier
NYSA_A1895-78_V026_30

Date Original
March 23 1780

Language
English

Source
New York State Archives. New York (Colony). Council. New York Colony Council minutes. A1895-78. Volume 26, page 458-461.

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Enemies of the State: Rediscovering the Patriot-Loyalist Struggle in Revolutionary New York