Andrew Elliot was one of the leading loyalists in New York. At one time Collector of the Port of New York, he also served on the governor's council prior to the Revolution. The British appointed him lieutenant-governor of New York Province in 1780, a post he held until 1783. After the war, he returned to his native Scotland. PENNSYLVANIA MAGAZINE OF HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY 3. The board promised that no expeditions would take place without acquainting the commander-in-chief of their intention and gaining his approval. The moderate loyalists complained that this article did not subject "the Conduct of the Enterprise while the Party is out and the Continuance of it to the General's Pleasure!' 4. The directors hoped that "all Refugees and other Loyalists" within the British lines (excepting privateers and those in provincial regi-