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At a Council held at the Honourable L.t Governor John Doucetts house in his Majestys Garrison of Annapolis Royall on Thursday the 15th of November 1722
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Present The Honourable Lievt Governor President Major Paul Mascarene
John Adams Esq
Hibbert Newton Esq | William Skene Esq
William Shirreff Esq
Peter Boudre Esq |
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Mr. Winniett ordained to deliver Back John Taylors obligation In favour of Paul Mellenson
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The Honourable L.t Gov.rAcquainted the Board that Mr. James had by Memo l complained to him of Prudane Robichau for not Delivering him an Obligation [58] Obligation of one John Taylor of Salim for five Pistoles in favour of Paul Mellanson of Mines & Desireing Justice.
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But the Honourable L.t Goverrnor upon Examination finding that Said Obligation was never Delivered to said Prudane Robichau .as Seamingly Designed by Said Mellanson, but detain'd by M.r William Winniet as part of a debt Owing him by said Mellanson, Desired the Oppinion of the Board
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Which being taken into Consideration, the following Oppinion, which was also Entred upon Said Memorial was Agreed to Viz.t
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It appearing that M.r William Winniett having gott the within mentioned Obligation of John Taylors in his hands and Stop'd the Same for part of a Considerable Debt said to be Owing him by the within Named Paul Mellanson; It is the Oppinionof the Governor & Council upon the within Memorial, That if Paul Mellanson is not Realy Indebted to M.r William Winniett, That Said M.r William Winniett shall Deliver Said John Taylor's Not or Obligation in favour of Paul Mellanson as aforesaid or pay the Value thereof to M.r James Blin within the Space of Six Months from the Date hereof
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At a Council held at the place aforesaid on Tewsday the 20th of November 1722 The Honourable Preslid.t and the Same Gentlemen Present as per last.
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