That captain James Ross be appointed major in colonel Hand's regiment, and that the other vacancies in that battalion be filled up as recommended by the colonel, in manner following, viz.

John Halliday to be captain, in the room of James Ross, promoted :

William Wilson to be first-lieutenant, John Dougherty to be second lieutenant, and Benjamin Lyon to be third lieutenant; John Dick to be second lieutenant, in the room of Jacob Zanch, resigned; and Robert Cunninghain to be third lieutenant, vice Johr. Dick:

That the vacancies in colonel Ward's regiment of the Massachusetts-Bay be filled up in the manner recommended by the colonel, viz.

That Leonard Gansevoort, jun. be appointed pay-master to col. Van Schaick's regiment:

That Richard Varick, late captain in colonel McDougal's regiment, which office he resigned, secretary to the honorable major-general Schuyler, be appointed deputy muster-master general to the northern army: and

That major Henry Brockholst Livingston, aid-de-camp to general Schuyler, be provided for by Congress in a station equal to his merit, when a proper vacancy happens, he being recommended by the general as a very deserving officer: That the part of general Schuyler's letter, referred to the board of war, which relates to Indian affairs, be referred to the committee for Indian affairs:

That the commissary-general be directed to procure such quantities of salt,. and to buy, cure, and lay up, in proper places, such quantities of provisions as he shall judge necessary for the next campaign:

That the commissary general's letter relative to his having drawn an order on Mr. president Hancock, in favor of colonel Lowry, for 60,000 dollars, be referred to the treasury board:

That Monsieur Devourouy's petition be referred to the marine committee: That the letters from his excellency governor Livingston, of New-Jersey, respecting the payment of the militia, be referred to the treasury board:

That so much of general Arnold's letter to general Schuyler, as relates to clothing, be referred to the committee for providing clothing for the army. The committee appointed to settle the rank of the captains and subalterns in the German battalion, reported the same as follows, which was agreed to: Captains, Daniel Burkhart, Philip Graybill, George Hubley, Henry Fister, Jacob Bonner, George Kaports, Benjamin Weiser, William Keyser, and David Woelpper.

First-lieutenants, Frederick Rolwagen, John Lora, Peter Boyer, Charles Bulsel, William Rice, Jacob Kotz, Jacob Bower, Samuel Gerock, and Bernard Hubley.

Second-lieutenants, George Hawbacker, Christian Meyers, John Landenberger, Michael Bayer, George Schaeffer, Adam Smith, Frederick Yeiser, William Ritter, and Philip Schrawder.

Ensigns, John Weidman, Martin Shugart, Christian Helm, Jacob Crummet, Jacob Cramer, Paul Christman, Christopher Godfrey Swartz, and John Landenberger.

The committee appointed to hear and determine on the appeal against the sentence of condemnation passed upon the schooner Thistle, having reversed the decree,

Resolved, That a passport and safe conduct be granted to Charles Roberts, master of the schooner Thistle, for himself and the said schooner, for the space of sixty days.

The several matters to this day referred, being postponed,
Adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow.

THURSDAY, September 26, 1776.

Congress proceeded to the election of a committee to go to Ticonderoga; and the ballots being taken,

Mr. Stockton and Mr. Clymer were elected.

Ordered, That the secret committee deliver to lieutenant Pendleton, 8 lbs. of powder, for the use of his company.

The committee of treasury reported, that there is due,

To Jacob Shizens, for half-ferriages of the militia and their baggage over Neshaminy ferry, 17 40-90 dollars:

To James M'Cree, for boarding nine men of captain Grier's company 18 days, at the rate of 1 dollar and 3d per week, 30 77-90 dollars:

To John Teney, for supplying the militia with 201 meals victuals on their march to New-Jersey, 20 9-90 dollars; and to Philip Upright, for supplying them with 996 meals, 99 54-90 dollars, both sums making 119 63-90 dollars, to be paid to Adam Kimmel :

To John White Swift, for two receipts of brigadier-general D. Wooster, one dated 17th January, for 240 dollars, and the other 8th of March, for 25 halfJohannes, with interest allowed thereon, being six months, 18 days, at 6 per cent. amounts to 206 54-90 dollars, both sums making 446 54-90 dollars:

To John Shultz, for boarding and lodging sundry continental troops, 201 60-90 dollars; and, for boarding and nursing sundry sick troops, 29 40-90 dollars, both sums making 231 19-90 dollars:

To captain Philip Graybill, of the German battalion, the balance of his account for arms, accoutrements, &c. for the use of his company, and for provi sions supplied them on their march from Maryland to Philadelphia, 1168 5-90 dollars, agreeable to the following account, viz.

Amount of provisions' account, 732 41-90 dollars:

Of which he received, of the council of safety of Maryland, 266 60-90 dollars:

Of colonel Stricker, 327 dollars:

Of major Veltner, 100 dollars: 693 60-90 dollars:

Balance on this account, 38 71-90 dollars:

Amount of arms, accoutrements, blankets, &c. 1129 24-90 dollars :
Amounting, in the whole, to 1168 5-90 dollars:

Ordered, That the said accounts be paid.

Resolved, That the committee appointed to superintend the publication of the journals, be empowered and instructed to employ Robert Aitkin, to reprint the said journals from the beginning, with all possible expedition, and continue to print the same: And that this house will purchase of him 500 copies of the said journals when reprinted; and further, that he be directed to purchase, on reasonable terms, such parts of the journals as Mr. Bradford, Cist, & Co. have printed, and not yet published, to be paid for by the Congress.

Resolved, That general Washington be directed to procure, as soon as possible, an exchange of the officers and soldiers taken on Long-Island, for the same number of British officers and privates, now prisoners to the United

States.

The several matters to this day referred, being postponed,
Adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow.

RHODES

HOUS

CXFORD

LIBRA

FRIDAY, September 27, 1776.

Two letters of the 24th and 25th, from general Washington, with sundry papers enclosed; one, of the 20th from the convention of New-York; one, of the 22d, from Jos. Trumbull; one, of the 25th, from colonel John Shee, enclosing his commission; and one, of the 25th, from Jon. B. Smith, requesting leave to resign his office of deputy muster-master general, were laid before Congress, and read.

Ordered, That the letters from general Washington be referred to a committee of five.

The members chosen, Mr. Wythe, Mr. Hopkinson, Mr. Rutledge, Mr. J. Adams, and Mr. Stone.

Resolved, That 100,000 dollars be advanced to the delegates of New-York, for the use of that state, which is to be accountable.

Resolved, That the resignation of colonel J. Shee and Jonathan B. Smith be accepted.

Certain resolutions of the convention of New-York, passed the 20th of this month, being laid before Congress,

Ordered, That they be referred to a committee of three.

The members chosen, Mr. M'Kean, Mr. Rutledge, and Mr. Hooper.

Resolved, That George M-Cabe, in captain Douglas's company in the flyingcamp, be sent to Philadelphia, his service being necessary to the marine committee.

Ordered, That the secret committee deliver to the board of war, the care and custody of all arms, ammunition, and other warlike stores, now under their care, or that may hereafter be imported or purchased by them for account of the United States of America.

Resolved, That the marine committee be empowered to pursue such measures, as they judge proper and effectual, to import as much salt as possible.

A petition from Wm. M'Cue was read, and referred to the board of war. A petition from Hamilton Young, of New-York, was read, praying that he may have leave to return to Long-Island, to take care of his books and effects: Resolved, That the prayer of the said petition be granted.

Congress being informed that a number of men belonging to three of the Pennsylvania battalions, have deserted from the army,

Resolved, That it be recommended to the convention of Pennsylvania, to take the most effectual measures to compel such of their troops, as have come off from the camp on New-York island, to return immediately to that place; that they enquire who were the ringleaders of the mutiny, and have them sent back, under guard, for trial; and that the convention, if they think necessary, have the assistance of the German battalion, to enable them to carry this resolve into execution; and the convention are desired to use all proper means to furnish their troops with clothing and blankets. The said convention are further desired, to cause all deserters from their troops to be immediately apprehended, and sent back to general Washington's head-quarters.

The marine committee, to whom the petition of Francis Guillot was referred, brought in a report, which was taken into consideration; Whereupon,

Resolved, That Francis Guillot be permitted to fit out and arm a privateer, under the colours of the United States of America, and that he be permitted to equip and arm the said vessel in such place as he thinks he can do it at the smallest expense; he giving the usual securities in such cases directed by Congress.

The several matters to this day referred, being postponed,
Adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow.

SATURDAY, September 28, 1776.

A memorial from Gunning Bedford, muster-master general, was laid before Congress, and read:

Ordered, To lie on the table.

The board of war, to whom the petition of William McCue was referred, brought in a report; Whereupon,

Resolved, As Congress have empowered the several states to provide for such soldiers as may be disabled in the service of the continent, that the petition of William McCue be referred to the commonwealth of Virginia.

Resolved, That 100,000 dollars be advanced to the state of Pennsylvania, which is to be accountable.

Ordered, That Mr. Mease supply captain Doyle with money sufficient to purchase rifles and blankets for his company.

The several matters to this day referred, being postponed,
Adjourned to ten o'clock on Monday.

MONDAY, September 30, 1776.

Two letters, of the 27th and 28th, from general Washington, and one, of the 22d, from governor Trumbull, were read:

Also, a letter from Robert Franklin was read, and referred to the marine committee.

A petition from J. Rowe and others, owners of goods on board the ship Elizabeth, which was taken by captains John Manly, Daniel Waters and John Ayres, commanders of the three armed vessels Hancock, Lee and Lynch, and libelled in the court maritime for the state of New-Hampshire, and, by the sentence of the said court, acquitted; against which sentence, an appeal has been entered, was laid before Congress and read, praying that the said appeal may be heard and determined; Whereupon,

Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed, with full powers to hear and determine on the said appeal:

The members chosen, Mr. Paine, Mr. Huntington, Mr. Stone, Mr. Wythe and Mr. Smith.

A letter from B. Flower, commissary of military stores, directed to the board of war, was laid before Congress, and read.

Resolved, That the board of war be empowered and directed, on requisition of the general, or commanding officers in the several departments, to send such articles of military stores and other necessaries, which they may have in their possession, or can procure.

Resolved, That the board of war be directed to order the three Virginia battalions, now on their march to New-York, to be lodged in the barracks at Wilmington; there to remain till farther orders.

Resolved, That the sum of 13,333 dollars and 1-3d be advanced to Messrs. Hughes, in part payment for the cannon they have contracted to make for the continent; they to be accountable.

Resolved, That a member be added to the committee of treasury:
The member chosen, Mr. Hopkinson.

A petition from Mons. De Boy, and one from Mons. Ja. Vallier, were read, and referred to the board of war.

A petition from Jacob Sheafe, and a petition from colonel M. Hazen, were read: Ordered, That the petition from colonel Hazen be referred to the Canada

committee.

The committee, to whom were referred the letters from general Washington, of the 24th and 25th instant, and the papers enclosed therein, brought in their report, which was taken into consideration; Whereupon,

Resolved, That general Washington be directed to call upon such of the members of the court-martial, as sat upon the trial, and concurred in the acquittal of ensign Macumber, to assign their reasons for their first judgment; that those reasons, together with the names of such of the said members, who were for the acquittal, be returned to Congress :

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That Mr. McDonald, having a commission of brigadier-general from governor Martin, be not exchanged for any officer under the rank of brigadier-general in the service either of the United States or of any one of them:

That it be recommended to the legislatures of the United States, to appoint gentlemen in their respective states, skilful in physic and surgery, to examine those who offer to serve as surgeons or surgeons' mates in the army or navy; and that no surgeon or mate shall hereafter receive a commission or warrant to act as such, in the army or navy, who shall not produce a certificate from some or one of the examiners so to be appointed, to prove that he is qualified to execute the office:

That all regimental surgeons and mates, as well as those of the hospital, be subject to the direction and controul of the directors in the several departments:

That no soldier be discharged from the service as disabled, unless the certificate of disability be countersigned by the director, assistant-physician, or first-surgeon of the hospital, nor be excused from duty for sickness, unless the certificate of sickness be countersigned by one of those persons, where access may be had to them.

Resolved, That the remainder of the said report be postponed.
The several matters to this day referred, being postponed,

Adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow.

TUESDAY, October 1, 1776.

Resolved, That the sum of 60,000 dollars be advanced to Mr. James Mease, for the payment of the militia, and to pay for the articles he is ordered to purchase; he to be accountable.

Whereas, a full representation in Congress of the several United States, is highly necessary on business of much importance to America; therefore,

Resolved, That the president be desired to write letters to the conventions and assemblies of the respective states, requesting that measures be taken, to cause, as speedily as possible, a full representation of the said states in Congress.

Stephen Moylan, esq. having resigned his office of quarter-master-general of the continental army,

Resolved, That brigadier-general Mifflin be authorized and requested to resume the said office, and that his rank and pay, as brigadier, be still contin

ued to him:

That a committee of four be appointed to confer with brigadier-general Mifflin: The members chosen, Mr. R. H. Lee, Mr. Sherman, Mr. J. Adams, and Mr. Gerry.

Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed to prepare, and bring in a plan, of a military academy at the army:

The members chosen, Mr. Hooper, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Wythe, Mr. Williams'

and Mr. J. Adams.

The several matters to this day referred, being postponed,
Adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow.

WEDNESDAY, October 2, 1776.

A letter, of the 30th of September, from general Washington, with two papers enclosed; one, of the 27th of September, from S. Moylan; one, of the 23d, from general Gates; one, of the 23d, from col. Wayne; one, from brigadier-general Mercer, and a petition from Bartholomew Van Heer, were read, and referred to the board of war.

Resolved, That William Shephard be promoted to the rank of colonel of the regiment, whereof he is now lieutenant-colonel.

A petition from John Bayard, Alexander Henderson and Matthew Irwin, was presented to Congress, and read; Whereupon,