Royal Governor James Robertson appointed commander-in-chief of the British forces in America requires again the opinion of the colonial council as to the reestablishment of civil government in New York. Letter received from Welbore Ellis secretary of state on the same subject, with resolves of the house of commons, laid before the council; council are against the reestablishment of the civil government. Mr. Smith dissenting.

Identifier
NYSA_A1895-78_V026_35

Date Original
May 4 1782

Language
English

Source
New York State Archives. New York (Colony). Council. New York Colony Council minutes. A1895-78. Volume 26, page 468-469.

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