Can someone refer me to an authoritative source that describes the plight
of the "VERMONT SUFFERERS" and the settlement that redressed their
'sufferings'?

        I understand that from about 1772 to early in 1786  jurisdiction over a
portion of what is now southwestern Vermont was claimed by both New York
and Vermont.  As a consequence a number of civil and military officers
commissioned by the State of New York, were, nonetheless, driven from their
homes, imprisoned, one killed, others wounded, had their estates
confiscated and sold.

        Ultimately, in response to a petition by or on behalf of these 'sufferers'
the petition was favorably considered and a committee recommended that the
State of NY grant the petitioners a Township of Eight Miles Square.
Consequently, something less than 41,000 acres in the Township of what
became Bainbridge in Chenango Co., NY was granted to the members of this class.

        Where was the territory that was in dispute?

        Is there a list of the individuals claiming injury and the nature and
extent of their suffering?

        Is there a list of the grants to individuals?  Was it of a specified
portion of the larger tract; i. e., how was each individual's share of the
grant described?

        Were there any conditions on the grant, e. g., did they have to take
possession within a specified time; were there limitations on conveying
their interest in it?

        At least two of my ancestors are referred to as "Vermont Sufferers" in a
newspaper article or in correspondence among family members but without
specifying the details.

        I would be most grateful for your recommendations or referrals.

        Gratefully,
                                                                Chuck Lynch