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 DELAWARE COUNTY. 79 present disturbance. I would therefore beg of the Honorable Council of Safety that they would appoint proper places to try those persons, as there are many that can witness the pro- ceedings of our enemy, and are not in ability to go abroad. From your most obedient humble servant, JOHN HARPER, Colonel. P. S. The people here are so confused that they do not know how to proceed, I therefore would beg the favor of your honorable body to appoint such men as are strangers in these parts. ^' To the Honorable the Council of Safety of Kingston. 4
 * See Journal of Provincial Congress, page 1053.