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Authorization to charge Nicholas Bayard with high treason

The attorney general, E.W. Northey, states that he has looked at all of the available evidence and warrants, and believes it sufficient to charge Nicholas Bayard with high treason.

GLC03107.04936

Queen's Council on behalf of Nicholas Bayard and John Hutchins

Nicholas Bayard and John Hutchins were previously sentenced to death for the charges of treason and misdemeanor. At this session of the Queen's Council, the accused were granted impunity.

GLC03107.05295

Proclamation condemning disaffected citizens in contempt of his Majesties laws and government

The proclamation refers to the treason of Nicholas Bayard and John Hutchins.

GLC03107.05316

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00217