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Proclamation of President Rutledge, Calling a Meeting of the General Assembly and Legislative Council Before the Time to Which They Stand Adjourned. [1776-09-17] Rutledge, John; South-Carolina General Assembly. [S5-V3-p0001] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Meeting of the Assembly, List of Members Elected. [1776-09-18] South-Carolina General Assembly. [S5-V3-p0001] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Peter Timothy, Requesting Leave to Resign the Place of Clerk of the House. [1776-09-18] Timothy, Peter. [S5-V3-p0002] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Mr. Timothy Consents to Continue as Clerk, Provided it was not Expected that his Continuance in that Office Should Prevent his Qualifying and Taking his Seat as a Member, Mr. Timothy Took his Place as Clerk, and Afterwards Qualified as a Member. [1776-09-18] South-Carolina General Assembly. [S5-V3-p0002] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to Inform the Governour that the House is Met, All the Committees who were Appointed During the Last Sitting of the General Assembly, and have not yet Reported, Revived. [1776-09-18] South-Carolina General Assembly; Horry, Daniel, Colonel. [S5-V3-p0003] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of William Scott, Jun., Respecting his Right to a Seat in the Assembly, Read and Referred to a Committee. [1776-09-18] South-Carolina General Assembly; Scott, William, Jr.. [S5-V3-p0003] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Joseph Turpin, Commander of the Armed Brigantine Comet, Read and Laid on the Table for the Perusal of the Members. [1776-09-18] South-Carolina General Assembly; Turpin, Joseph. [S5-V3-p0003] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Memorial of Richard Pearis, Praying Relief for Damages Sustained by Means of Colonel Thomas and His Party, Referred to Committee. [1776-09-18] South-Carolina General Assembly; Pearis, Richard, Captain. [S5-V3-p0003] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Thomas Fuller and Daniel Horry elected Members of the Legislative Council, John Parker elected a Member of the Legislative Council. [1776-09-19] . [S5-V3-p0004] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Speech of the President. [1776-09-19] . [S5-V3-p0004] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message from the President enclosing Resolves of Congress, and a Letter from the Delegates of this State, relative to the East-India Tea in the cellar under the Exchange. [1776-09-19] . [S5-V3-p0005] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Speech and Message of the President referred to a Committee, Information that the small-pox had broke out among the drivers or passengers in some wagons from Philadelphia, referred to a Committee. [1776-09-19] . [S5-V3-p0005] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of the Committee to whom was referred the information respecting the small-pox, recommending measures to prevent the infection spreading, amended and agreed to. [1776-09-20] . [S5-V3-p0006] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Address in answer to the Speech of the President. [1776-09-20] . [S5-V3-p0006] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of Committee on the Petition of William Scott, Junior, William Scott, Junior, admitted to a seat in the House instead of Levi Durand. [1776-09-20] . [S5-V3-p0008] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Papers read. [1776-09-20] . [S5-V3-p0008] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Delegates of this State in the Continental Congress to the President, July 9. [1776-07-09] . [S5-V3-p0008] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Sundry Resolutions of the Continental Congress, December 26, 1775. [1775-12-26] . [S5-V3-p0009] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Sundry Resolutions of the Continental Congress, February 17. [1776-02-17] . [S5-V3-p0009] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

May 7. [1776-05-07] . [S5-V3-p0009] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

March 14. [1776-03-14] . [S5-V3-p0010] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

March 23. [1776-03-23] . [S5-V3-p0010] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

March 25. [1776-03-25] . [S5-V3-p0011] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

April 6. [1776-04-06] . [S5-V3-p0011] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

April 11. [1776-04-11] . [S5-V3-p0012] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

June 18. [1776-06-18] . [S5-V3-p0012] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

June 19. [1776-06-19] . [S5-V3-p0013] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

June 24. [1776-06-24] . [S5-V3-p0013] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

June 26. [1776-06-26] . [S5-V3-p0013] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Declaration of Independence, July 4. [1776-07-04] . [S5-V3-p0013] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

July 4. [1776-07-04] . [S5-V3-p0015] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Delegates of this State in the Continental Congress to the President, July 25th. [1776-07-25] . [S5-V3-p0016] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Hancock to the Governour fo South-Carolina, July 24. [1776-07-24] . [S5-V3-p0016] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolutions of Continental Congress, July 24. [1776-07-24] . [S5-V3-p0017] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

House acquiesce in the Resolves of the Continental Congress, of the 18th of June and 24th of July, relative to the putting certain Regiments in the service of the State on the Continental establishment, Committee to bring in an ordinance for making the provisions aforesaid, and for settling the manner of ordering General Courts-Martial, Committee to bring in an ordinance for appointing Commissioners to sell the Tea in the cellars under the Exchange, and to lodge the money arising from such sale in the Treasury of the State, Committee to bring in a bill pursuant to the resolution of Congress of the 14th of March, for disarming all disaffected persons, Committee to revise the present Militia law, and to bring in a bill for the better regulation of the Militia. [1776-09-20] . [S5-V3-p0017] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Edward Fenwick, read and referred to a Committee. [1776-09-21] . [S5-V3-p0018] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Reply of the President to the address of the House. [1776-09-21] . [S5-V3-p0019] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message to the President respecting the small-pox among some of the drivers or passengers on wagons from Philadelphia. [1776-09-21] . [S5-V3-p0019] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message from the President respecting the ship Prosper, and recommending the appointing of Commissioners to superintend the Naval affairs of the State. [1776-09-21] . [S5-V3-p0019] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee appointed to examine the publick Treasury accounts, and to report an exact account of the state of the Treasury, Ordinance reported for selling certain East-India Teas. [1776-09-21] . [S5-V3-p0020] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Captain Turpin, acquainting the House with his reasons for quitting the Navy. [1776-09-21] . [S5-V3-p0020] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The armed ship Prosper, belonging to the State, to be sold. [1776-09-21] . [S5-V3-p0020] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Commissioners appointed by an ordinance passed 9th of April, to take a state of the Treasury, and to settle the accounts of the late Powder Receiver, read and recommitted, Commissioners of the Treasury required to receive payment of the bonds payable to the King, Committee to bring in a bill for appointing Navy Commissioners. [1776-09-21] . [S5-V3-p0021] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to report proper places and Judges of Election in the districts where there are no Churches or Church-Wardens, Committee to receive names of candidates for the command of the brigantine Comet, Additions to the Committee for revising the Militia law. [1776-09-23] . [S5-V3-p0021] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Ordinance passed for appointing Commissioners for selling certain East-India Teas. [1776-09-23] . [S5-V3-p0021] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message from the President respecting building a Stockade Fort at the Cheraw Hill, referred to a committee. [1776-09-23] . [S5-V3-p0022] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Speaker to procure a complete copy of the Journals of the Continental Congress, for the use of the State. [1776-09-23] . [S5-V3-p0022] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

House met. [1776-09-24] . [S5-V3-p0022] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Committee to whom the Petition of Edward Fenwick was referred. [1776-09-24] . [S5-V3-p0022] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of William Hart for relief from injuries done to his property by the Troops encamped at Haddrel's Point, referred to a Committee. [1776-09-24] . [S5-V3-p0023] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Commissioners appointed by the late Congress to purchase materials for and superintend the making of Gunpowder. [1776-09-24] . [S5-V3-p0024] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Committee to consider proper places of election and persons to receive the votes of electors, in districts where they are not already appointed. [1776-09-24] . [S5-V3-p0024] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Ordinance presented for disarming persons notoriously disaffected to the cause of America. [1776-09-24] . [S5-V3-p0025] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A copy of the Presentments of the Grand Jurors at a Court held at Ninety-Six on the 30th of May, read and laid on the table for the perusal of the Members. [1775-09-24] . [S5-V3-p0025] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Two members added to the Committee on the state of the Treasury. [1776-09-24] . [S5-V3-p0025] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to revise the list of Magistrates, and report the names of persons proper to be added thereto. [1776-09-25] . [S5-V3-p0025] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of John Berwick for relief from losses sustained from the enemy, read and referred to a Committee. [1776-09-25] . [S5-V3-p0026] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message from the President, sending some other Petitions relative to a Fort at the Cheraw Hill. [1776-09-25] . [S5-V3-p0026] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Mr. Parr discharged from any further charge of the papers belonging to the late Commons House of Assembly. [1776-09-25] . [S5-V3-p0026] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Certificate of the election of William Henry Drayton in Saxe-Gotha District, Mr. Drayton not admitted to a seat. [1776-09-25] . [S5-V3-p0027] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Hopson Pinckney. [1776-09-25] . [S5-V3-p0027] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message from the President recommending suitable encouragement to those who shall distinguish themselves in the war against the Cherokees. [1776-09-25] . [S5-V3-p0027] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

James Dogharty elected Captain and Commander of the brigantine Comet. [1776-09-25] . [S5-V3-p0027] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Memorial for the Vestry of Saint Philip's, Charles-Town, requesting provision may be made for the subsistence for the Poor until a tax can be legally assessed. [1776-09-25] . [S5-V3-p0027] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Writs to be issued for electing Members of the present General Assembly for certain Parishes and Districts, The writ issued in August for the election of a Member for the Parish of St. Bartholomew having been founded on a mistake, the said writ and all the proceedings had thereon to be quashed. [1776-09-25] . [S5-V3-p0028] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Committee to whom the Petition of John Berwick was referred. [1776-09-26] . [S5-V3-p0028] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message from the President informing that he had appointed a Secretary and Messengers of the Privy Council, and a Paymaster of the Militia, and requesting provisions for their salaries. [1776-09-26] . [S5-V3-p0029] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of the Committee to whom Mr. Fenwick's Petition had been referred. [1776-09-26] . [S5-V3-p0029] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Ordinance presented by the Attorney-General for providing Juries for Beaufort District, at the next November Courts, Two Members added to the Committee for bringing in a bill appointing Navy Commissioners. [1776-09-26] . [S5-V3-p0030] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Committee to whom the President's Message relative to erecting a Fort at Cheraw-Hill was referred. [1776-09-26] . [S5-V3-p0031] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Commissioners appointed to purchase a cargo of Salt just arrived, Committee to report the most equitable way of distributing Salt among the inhabitants of the State, The owners of any Salt-Works on the sea-coast which may be damaged by the enemy, to be indemnified one half of their loss. [1776-09-27] . [S5-V3-p0031] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of John Vauchier, praying that the Ferry at Purrysburg may be vested in him and his assigns for a term of years. [1776-09-27] . [S5-V3-p0032] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of Committee on offering Rewards to those who shall distinguish themselves in the war against the Cherokees. [1776-09-27] . [S5-V3-p0032] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message. [1776-09-27] . [S5-V3-p0033] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Assent of the President to an ordinance for appointing Commissioners for selling certain East-India Teas. [1776-09-27] . [S5-V3-p0033] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Ordinance for providing Juries for Beaufort District at next November Court, passed. [1776-09-27] . [S5-V3-p0033] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to whom the Memorial of the Vestry of St. Philip's Parish was referred, recommend that the House lend the said Vestry a sum not exceeding fourteen thousand Pounds. [1776-09-27] . [S5-V3-p0034] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Four Members added to the Committee on the Militia law, A Bill for establishing a Board of Commissioners to superintend and direct the Naval affairs of the State, presented. [1776-09-27] . [S5-V3-p0034] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Committee to whom was referred the President's Message respecting the salaries of the Secretary and Messenger of the Privy Council and a Paymaster of the Militia. [1776-09-27] . [S5-V3-p0034] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message. [1776-09-27] . [S5-V3-p0034] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Met. [1776-09-28] . [S5-V3-p0034] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message to the President, requesting him to lay before the House, papers relative to burning the houses and seizing the goods of Richard Pearis. [1776-09-28] . [S5-V3-p0035] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

2nd reading. [1776-09-28] . [S5-V3-p0035] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report. [1776-09-28] . [S5-V3-p0035] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message to the President, asking his reasons for keeping a Guard at the Cheraws. [1776-09-28] . [S5-V3-p0035] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to report the quantity and different articles necessary to be imported from Philadelphia, Erection of Salt-Works at the north end of Charles-Town to be discontinued, Amendment to the resolution of yesterday for purchasing a cargo of Salt. [1776-09-30] . [S5-V3-p0035] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Committee to consider the quantities and different articles necessary to be imported from Philadelphia. [1776-09-30] . [S5-V3-p0036] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message from the President transmitting papers relating to burning the house and seizing and selling the property of Richard Pearis. [1776-09-30] . [S5-V3-p0037] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Justice Matthew. [1776-09-30] . [S5-V3-p0037] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from George Gabriel Powell, requesting that he may be heard in his defence before any resolution is taken upon the charges against him. [1776-09-30] . [S5-V3-p0037] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

All the absent Members who reside within fifty miles of Charles-Town, and are able to attend, to be sent for at their own expense. [1776-09-30] . [S5-V3-p0037] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to whom the Petition of John Vanchier was referred recommend that the Ferry be vested in him and his assigns for a term not exceeding seven years. [1776-10-01] . [S5-V3-p0038] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to report the best way of procuring and keeping a Guard upon Bloody-Point. [1776-10-01] . [S5-V3-p0038] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message to the President, requesting him to carry into effect the resolutions of the House for importing certain articles from Philadelphia. [1776-10-01] . [S5-V3-p0038] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message from the President, giving his reasons for keeping a Guard at the Cheraw-Hill. [1776-10-01] . [S5-V3-p0038] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Commissioners of the Treasury to advance upon loan to the Vestry of St. Philip's Parish a sum not exceeding fourteen thousand Pounds for the poor. [1776-10-01] . [S5-V3-p0039] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Election of Commissioners to superintend and direct the Naval Affairs of the State. [1776-10-01] . [S5-V3-p0039] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Ordinance presented for ascertaining the manner of issuing orders for holding General Courts-Martial. [1776-10-01] . [S5-V3-p0039] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Committee to consider the most equitable way of distributing Salt amongst the inhabitants of the State. [1776-10-02] . [S5-V3-p0039] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to bring in a Bill authorizing the President to call upon the Committees throughout the State for Slaves to assist at the publick works. [1776-10-02] . [S5-V3-p0040] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message from the President, informing that Lieutenant Dogharty declines accepting the command of the brigantine Comet. [1776-10-02] . [S5-V3-p0041] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Clerk. [1776-10-02] . [S5-V3-p0041] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Salary of Secretary to the Privy Council fixed at fourteen hundred Pounds, and that of Messenger at five hundred Pounds. [1776-10-02] . [S5-V3-p0041] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Captain Joiner. [1776-10-02] . [S5-V3-p0041] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Committee to whom the Memorial of Richard Pearis was referred. [1776-10-02] . [S5-V3-p0041] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee on the new Militia law directed to insert a clause ascertaining the duties and stating the pay of a Paymaster-General of the Militia, Alteration of the place for holding the next election for the District called the New-Acquisition, Expresses to be forthwith sent throughout the State, to deliver to the Church Wardens, and other person appointed to manage the elections, printed Instructions for managing the said elections, The Commissioners for the sale of Salt empowered to sell salt to the owner of each wagon and horses that bring provisions from North-Carolina, Ordinance presented to direct the manner of procuring Negroes to be employed in the publick service, Ordinance passed for ascertaining the manner of isssuing Orders for holding General Courts-Martial, A Petition of John Thompson and Richard Thompson, presented and referred to a Committee. [1776-10-03] . [S5-V3-p0042] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The attendance of such Members of the House as are Church-Wardens in any of the Parishes where elections are to be held on Monday and Tuesday next, to be dispensed with on those days. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0043] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message to the President, requesting him to give directions that the Stores upon Colonel Gadsden's Wharf be forthwith evacuated, and put into as good a condition as they were when taken possession of for the publick service. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0043] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Bill passes for establishing a Board of Commissioners to superintend and direct the Naval affairs of the State. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0043] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Committee to consider the best way of procuring and keeping a Guard upon Bloody-Point. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0043] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message to the President, requesting him to lay before the House a state of the Army now in the State, where situate, and upon what services. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0044] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Ordinance. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0044] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to whom the papers respecting the building a Stockade Fort at Cheraw-Hill were recommitted, report that a Fort in that secure part of the country is entirely useless. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0044] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Bill presented establishing a proper Oath of Qualification to be taken by the Members of the General Assembly, and for other purposes therein mentioned. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0044] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Committee to whom was referred the Petition of John and Richard Thompson, recommend that they be released from Prison, and their fines remitted, on the express condition that they shall quit the State in three months after their releasement. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0044] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Negroes. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0045] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Amendment of the Legislative Council to the Ordinance for ascertaining the manner of issuing Orders for holding General Courts-Martial. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0045] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Negroes. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0045] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0045] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

At the time of the election of Members of the General Assembly, Committees also to be elected for the purposes mentioned in the eleventh article of the Continental Association. [1776-10-05] . [S5-V3-p0045] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The fines imposed upon John and Richard Thompson, confined in Charlestown jail, to be remitted, on the express condition that they quit the State within three months. [1776-10-05] . [S5-V3-p0046] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Ordinance passed to direct the manner of procuring Negroes to be employed in the publick service. [1776-10-05] . [S5-V3-p0046] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Report of the Committee to whom the Memorial of Richard Pearis was referred, agreed to by the House. [1776-10-05] . [S5-V3-p0046] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

House met. [1776-10-07] . [S5-V3-p0046] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Memorial from two hundred and ninety-seven inhabitants of Charles-Town, praying that one or more Watch-Companies be immediately raised, for guarding the town, referred to a Committee. [1776-10-07] . [S5-V3-p0046] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The bill establishing a proper Oath of Qualification to be taken by the Members fo the General Assembly, amended and sent to the Legislative Council. [1776-10-07] . [S5-V3-p0047] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Committee to examine the Receipts of the Paymasters of the several Regiments in the service of the State, read and recommitted. [1776-10-07] . [S5-V3-p0047] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Mr. Howe. [1776-10-07] . [S5-V3-p0047] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to report proper means of maintaining a Pilot-Boat for the Bar and Harbour of Beaufort, A bill presented to empower the Court of Admiralty to have jurisdiction in all cases of capture of the vessels of the subjects of Great Britain, and for other purposes. [1776-10-08] . [S5-V3-p0047] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Legislative Council. [1776-10-08] . [S5-V3-p0048] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Negroes. [1776-10-08] . [S5-V3-p0048] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to bring in a bill of general amnesty. [1776-10-08] . [S5-V3-p0048] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message. [1776-10-08] . [S5-V3-p0048] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Assent of the President for the Ordinance for providing Juries for Beaufort District, and act for establishing a Navy Board. [1776-10-08] . [S5-V3-p0049] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Hopson Pinckney appointed Cashier of the House, Petitions of Henry Drew and Robert Pearis presented and referred to a Committee, Fine of twenty shillings imposed on every Member who shall neglect to attend tomorrow morning precisely at ten o'clock, to be paid immediately. [1776-10-08] . [S5-V3-p0049] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message from the President communicating a Letter from Brigadier-General Howe. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0049] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Howe, containing his sentiments respecting the situation of the country, and measures necessary to place it in a proper state of defense. [1776-10-06] . [S5-V3-p0049] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message from the President transmitting sundry Resolves of Congress. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0053] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0053] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

September 14. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0053] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

September 16. [1776-09-16] . [S5-V3-p0053] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

September 18. [1776-09-18] . [S5-V3-p0054] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

September 19. [1776-09-19] . [S5-V3-p0054] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of new-elected Members of Assembly. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0054] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Commissioners of the Navy Board, informing that a Captain is wanted for the brigantine Comet. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0054] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Commissioners appointed to purchase all the Salt that shall be imported to the first day of December, next, The Commissioners of St. David's Parish to take into their custody and distribute the Salt now in Mr. John Mitchell's store, at Cheraw-Hill. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0055] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Elizabeth Black, widow, for aid to enable her to return to Pennsylvania. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0055] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message from the President. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0055] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Assent of the President to an Ordinance to direct the manner of procuring Negroes to be employed in the publick service. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0055] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Bill passed for establishing a proper Oath of Qualification to be taken by the Members of the General Assembly, and for other purposes. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0056] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to whom was referred the Petition of Henry Drew, prisoner of war, report that his application would come more properly before General Howe. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0056] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee on the Petition of Robert Pearis recommend that he be admitted to come down into the lower apartments of the Jail, and to walk in the garden in the day-time upon his parole. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0056] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to examine the state of the Jail and the treatment of the prisoners of war. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0057] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from Committee to consider the best means of maintaining a Pilot for Beaufort. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0057] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Catalogue of the Books and Papers of the House to be made during the recess. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0057] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Edward Allen elected Captain and Commander of the brigantine Comet. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0057] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message to the President, requesting him to commissionate Captain Allen as Captain of the brigantine Comet. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0057] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petitions presented from John Gray, John Morgridge, and Stephen Prosser, prisoners in Charles-Town Jail, Bill presented for the better regulation fo the Militia. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0057] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message to the President, requesting him to give orders to discontinue the building the Fort at the Cheraws, and for the discharge of the Guard now there. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0057] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Pilot-Boat. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0058] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Amendments by the Legislative Council to the bill establishing a proper Oath of Qualification to be taken by the Members of the General Assembly, and for other purposes. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0058] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0058] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Ladson. [1776-10-11] . [S5-V3-p0059] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Opinion of the House that no inhabitant of the State ought to make any payment to any subjects of Great Britain, except in certain named cases, Opinion of the House that all absentees holding estates in the State should use every means in their power forthwith to return. [1776-10-11] . [S5-V3-p0059] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message. [1776-10-11] . [S5-V3-p0059] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Ordinance presented for keeping a Pilot-Boat to attend the Bar and Harbour of Beaufort, Salt to be delivered for one month after this date to persons applying for it, (without certificates from Committees,) upon such persons making oath of the number of families they apply for, Petition of Elizabeth Black referred to a Committee. [1776-10-11] . [S5-V3-p0059] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

One sixth of the neat amount of the sales of the cargo of the transport Glasgow Packet to be paid to the commander and men of the Revenge. [1776-10-11] . [S5-V3-p0059] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message. [1776-10-11] . [S5-V3-p0059] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to whom the Memorial of divers inhabitants of Charles-Town was referred, recommend that leave be given to bring in a bill for establishing three Watch Companies, Bill presented for establishing three Watch Companies in Charles-Town. [1776-10-11] . [S5-V3-p0060] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Court of Admiralty. [1776-10-11] . [S5-V3-p0060] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Bill presented for a free and general Pardon, All acts and ordinances to be printed as soon as may be after their passing, for the use of the Members of both Houses. [1776-10-11] . [S5-V3-p0060] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee on Petition of William Hort are of opinion that his prayer ought to be granted, but recommend that the House enter into a resolve, desiring all persons that have received damages in the like case to make them known within six months. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0060] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order of the day. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0060] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message from the Legislative Council, asking what the fines were which were imposed on Richard and John Thompson, and for what cause they were imposed. [776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0061] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to revise the Constitution or Form of Government, Leave given to bring in an ordinance for opening and improving the inland navigation in the State, Ordinance passed regulating the Pilotage of the Harbour of Beaufort. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0061] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0061] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Assent of the President to the act for establishing a proper Oath of Qualification to be taken by the Members of the General Assebmly, and for other purposes. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0061] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Pilot Boat. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0062] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message to the Legislative Council, sending them a Petition of Richard and John Thompson, and a Report of a Committee thereon. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0062] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

All necessary repairs to the Publick Buildings to be forthwith made. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0062] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Committee to examine the publick Treasury accounts, and to report to the House an exact and circumstantial account of the state of the Treasury. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0062] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Four hundred Pounds granted to Elizabeth Black in full and in lieu of all claims which she might have against the State. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0064] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of the Committee to whom it was referred to revise the Constitution. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0064] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Act for appointing. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0065] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of the Committee to whom the President's Message of the 8th and 9th instant, and the Resolves of the Continental Congress, were referred. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0066] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Seven Members added to the Committee on General Howe's Letter. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0066] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Howe. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0066] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of Committee on Resolves of the Continental Congress amended and agreed to. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0066] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message from the President informing that certain Crown Officers are restrained to their respective houses, and asking how they should be disposed of. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0067] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The bill of free and general Pardon and Amnesty rejected, The expense of a way to a temporary landing place at low water upon William Gibbes's Wharf to be defrayed by the House. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0067] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message to the Legislative Council, desiring to know if they have concurred in the Resolution for paying one sixth of the cargo of the Glasgow Packet to the commander and mariners of the Revenge. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0067] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Committee to revise the list of Magistrates. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0067] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Elizabeth Black. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0068] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Owners of Slaves to be indemnified for their loss in the publick service. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0068] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message from the President, accompanying Returns of the Continental Battalions lately in the pay and service of the State. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0068] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Commissioners to whom was recommitted the Report on the state of the late Treasury, and settlement with the then Treasurer and Powder Receiver. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0068] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Commissioners of the Navy to furnish Colonel Gadsden with all the assistance in their power to carry on the publick work he is now about. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0070] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Committee to consider proper ways and means of supplying the Treasury in the recess of the House. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0070] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution for granting one sixth of the cargo of the Glasgow Packet to the commander and men of the Revenge, rejected by the Legislative Council. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0071] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Further proceedings on amending the Constitution. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0071] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Bill for maintaining three Watch Companies in Charles-Town passed. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0072] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Further proceedings on amendments to the Constitution. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0072] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message from the President, recommending suitable provision to be made for the men in the Second Regiment who have been disabled. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0072] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message from the President, recommending that a Company raised by Lieutenant Richbourg be added to the Sixth Regiment, and the two Artillery Companies at Beaufort and George-Town to the Fourth Regiment. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0072] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Bill be engrossed. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0073] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Pilot Boat. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0073] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of the Committee appointed to revise the Constitution, as amended by the House and agreed to. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0073] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The President's two Messages of yesterday referred to a Committee, Bill passed to empower the Court of Admiralty to have jurisdiction in all cases of capture of the vessels of the subjects of Great Britain, and for other purposes. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0074] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message from the President, recommending steps to be taken for the security of the back settlements against Indian incursions. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0074] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0075] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Assent of the President to an ordinance for keeping a Pilot-Boat to attend the Bar and Harbour of Beaufort, and also an act for establishing three Watch Companies in Charles-Town. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0075] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Thomas Lamar, praying for an allowance for his past services as an Express Rider, or a fixed sum by the year, referred to a Committee. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0075] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of the Committee to whom the President's two Messages of yesterday were referred. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0075] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to receive the names of candidates for the command of the three Watch Companies of Charles-Town. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0076] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

President to be desired to write to the Delegates at the Continental Congress, on the impossibility of the State's completing its quota while prohibited to recruit in Virginia and North-Carolina. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0076] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of candidates for Captains of the three Watch Companies reported, and affixed to the wainscot for the perusal of the Members, John M'Call, Jun., John Brewton, and John Lining, elected Captains of the three Watch Companies. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0076] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report on Petition of Thomas Lamar recommending a sum to be paid him as Express Rider. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0076] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Commissioners. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0077] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Barrackmaster of Charles-Town to be allowed one thousand Pounds per annum. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0077] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Ordinance passed for appointing Commissioners to stamp and sign one hundred and thirty thousand Pounds currency in Dollars, and for empowering the President to borrow five hundred thousand Pounds, Three hundred and fifty Pounds to be advanced to the Commissioners for the High-Roads on Charles-Town Neck, for arrears due for repairing the said roads. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0077] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Such of the Crown Officers as choose to depart the State may be conveyed to Europe or the West-Indies at the Publick expense, and such as decline going to be allowed such liberty as the President and Privy Council may think not inconsistent with the safety of the State. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0077] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message to the President, desiring him to give orders for repairing the Publick Buildings. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0078] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message to the President, requesting him to write to the Delegates of the Continental Congress, and state to them the great difficulty in recruiting the quota of men. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0078] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message to the President, requesting him to give orders that vessels coming in may only be obliged to call at Fort Moultrie, and going out at Fort Johnson. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0078] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Information from the President that he will issue the necessary orders requested in the several Messages, Reward of five hundred Pounds offered for detection of Counterfeiters. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0078] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0079] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Assent of the President to an ordinance for issuing one hundred and thirty thousand Pounds currency in Dollars, and for borrowing five hundred thousand Pounds. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0079] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of Committee to whom the President's Message of the 8th instant, with Brigadier-General Howe's Letter, were referred. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0079] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message to the President, sending a copy of the Report of the Committee on General Howe's Letter, desiring him to give such orders as shall appear most effectual for the defense of the back settlers, and requesting commissions for the Captains of the Watch Companies. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0080] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Thanks to Colonel Williamson and the officers and men under his command, employed in the late expedition against the Cherokee Indians. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0081] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Message. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0081] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Certain persons to be discharged from Jail and permitted to go off the State at the expense of the publick. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0081] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The President desired to recall all the Militia Commissions given by the late Governours, and grant new ones to the officers holding such. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0081] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Committee to examine into the state of the Jail and the treatment of the Prisoners of War. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0082] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Further encouragement to the late commander and mariners of the Revenge for their gallant behavior in taking the brigantine Glasgow Packet, Proper and adequate provision to be made for Thomas Farr, Paymaster to the Militia, Fifty-two Pounds reimbursed to John Vinyard, advanced by him for carrying Letters to Members by order of the House, Pay of Surgeons of the Continental Regiments to be three Pounds currrency per day, Daily pay of one Pound currency allowed to the person acting as Gunner, Barrackmaster, and Storekeeper, in Fort Lyttleton, Report of Committee on the Petition of Thomas Lamar agreed to, The Clerk to attend the President with the Journals of the House whenever the same may be required, The Clerk to supply General Howe with copies of such Orders and Resolutions of the House as respect the Military Department, and as he shall require. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0082] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

October 20, 1776. [1775-10-20] . [S5-V3-p0084] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Convention met at Annapolis, List of Delegates present, Matthew Tilghman chosen President, Gabriel Duvall, Clerk, Allen Quynn, Messenger, Robert Reynolds, Doorkeeper, Committee of Elections appointed, Council of Salary empowered to draw for thirty thousand Pounds, Nicholas Harwood and John Johnson appointed Assistant Clerks. [1776-08-14] . [S5-V3-p0083] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Took seat. [1776-08-15] . [S5-V3-p0084] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Committee of Elections. [1776-08-15] . [S5-V3-p0084] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Motion. [1776-08-15] . [S5-V3-p0085] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Election for Kent County to be carried on agreeable to the Resolves of the last Convention, and all friends of America required, if necessary, to be aiding the Judges of Election. [1776-08-15] . [S5-V3-p0085] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Election of Delegates for Charles County affirmed. [1776-08-15] . [S5-V3-p0086] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Election of Delegates for Prince George's County declared to be void. [1776-08-15] . [S5-V3-p0086] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Election of Delegates for the Lower District of Frederick declared to be void. [1776-08-15] . [S5-V3-p0086] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The four Independent Companies immediately to proceed to Elizabeth, and put themselves under the command of Colonel Smallwood, Election of Delegates for Worcester County declared to be void. [1776-08-15] . [S5-V3-p0087] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Rules to be observed during this session. [1776-08-15] . [S5-V3-p0087] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Rev. Mr. Lendrum desired to read Prayers before the Convention. [1776-08-15] . [S5-V3-p0087] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Declaration of Independence laid before the Convention by the Council of Safety, Petition of sundry Freeholders of Kent County, praying that the Proceedings on the late election for the said County may be rendered void, read and rejected, The Managers of the Gun Manufactory of Dorchester County to be indemnified for the money they have expended, The Guns taken by the Guard under Major Follin to be delievered to the Council of Safety. [1776-08-16] . [S5-V3-p0088] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Militia for the Flying-Camp entitled to Pay and Rations from the time they march, Such of the Militia for the Flying-Camp as can be equipped to march with all expedition to the Jerseys. [1776-08-16] . [S5-V3-p0088] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Election of Delegates for Queen Anne's County declared to be void. [1776-08-16] . [S5-V3-p0088] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Eight hundred Dollars advanced to Lodwick Weltner, Major of the German Battalion, The Brigadier-General of the Flying-Camp, if acting in conjunction with the Regular Troops of this Colony, to be subject to the command of Colonel Smallwood, Question to appoint Military Officers by ballot carried in the negative, No Military Officer to be appointed unless by a majority of the House consisting of forty-five Members, Rezin Beall elected Brigadier-General for the Flying-Camp, The seat of every Member who shall accept a commission in the Flying-Camp to be thereby vacated, William Richardson elected Colonel, and William Whitely Lieutenant- Colonel, of the Battalion raised on the Eastern-Shore for the Flying-Camp. [1776-08-16] . [S5-V3-p0088] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee appointed to examine and adjust the several claims on the Treasury, Robert Campbell appointed Adjutant to the Eastern-Shore Battalion of Militia for the Flying-Camp, Resolved, unanimously, that this Convention will maintain the feedom and independency of the United States, with their lives and fortunes, John Hindman appointed Surgeon to the Eastern-Shore Battalion of Militia for the Flying-Camp, Committee to receive proposals relating to the establishment of Manufactories, Committee to examine the state of the Accounts and Proceedings of the Commissioners of the Loan Office, President to apply to Congress for ten thousand Pounds. [1776-08-17] . [S5-V3-p0089] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

All questions, except the appointment of Committees, to be determined viva voce. [1776-08-17] . [S5-V3-p0090] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to prepare a Declaration and Charter of Rights and Form of Government, Captain Bourke's Company to be added to Colonel Richardson's Battalion. [1776-08-17] . [S5-V3-p0091] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Certain Officers of the Flying-Camp to receive pay and rations from the date of their warrants, Ten Pounds advanced to James Hopkins to enable him to construct a machine according to proposals communicated to the House, Committee to take into consideration sundry Papers and Depositions relative to the Rev. John Scott. [1776-08-19] . [S5-V3-p0091] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Dr. John Dorsey elected Surgeon to Colonel Ewing's Battalion of Militia for the Flying-Camp, Petition of sundry inhabitants of Anne Arundel County to be permitted to form themselves into an Independent Milita Company, read and rejected. [1776-08-20] . [S5-V3-p0092] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Board appointed to continue the Books of Accounts of the expenditure, loan, and disposition of all publick moneys, opened by the late Board, Committee to inquire how far the Resolve of the 6th July for raising two Companies of Riflemen and four Companies of Germans, has been complied with, John Muir appointed Clerk to the Board of Accounts. [1776-08-21] . [S5-V3-p0092] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of Committee appointed to examine and price the Linen delivered by John Archer and James Harris. [1776-08-21] . [S5-V3-p0093] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of Committee on the establishment of Manufactories, Officers in the Regular service to take rank of Militia Officers, Appointment of Officers of the Independent Company of regular Troops lately commanded by Captain Rezin Beall, One hundred Pounds advanced to Thomas Hatwood to enable him to carry on a Stocking manufactory. [1776-08-22] . [S5-V3-p0093] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to report a list of Prisoners of War, and of Officers of the Troops raised in this State for the Continental service, Committee to report on Resolutions of Congress of 26th June and 17th August, Commanders for the Vessels and Armed Boats ordered to be fitted out by the last Convention, to be appointed by the Council of Safety, Memorial presented from James Cunningham relative to a Sloop drifted ashore from the British Fleet under the command fo Lord Dunmore, John Hall appointed Judge of the Court of Admiralty in the room of William Hayward, resigned, Return of election of Delegates for the Lower District of Frederick County. [1776-08-23] . [S5-V3-p0094] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Commissions of the Officers of the Independent Company of Militia for the Flying-Camp to bear date respectively from the time they completed the number of men required by the Officers of the Battalions for the Flying-Camp. [1776-08-23] . [S5-V3-p0094] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Declaration and Charter of Rights brought in and orderd to be printed for the consideration of the Members, Resignation of Brice T. B. Worthington, Charles Carroll, Barrister, and Samuel Chase, on account of having received instructions from their constituents enjoining them, in framing a Government for the State, implicitly to adhere to points in their opinion incompatible with good government and the publick peace and happiness, Petition from sundry free voters of Anne Arundel County, praying for a new election of Delegates for said County, Change of Officers in the Company lately commanded by Captain Rezin Beall, Depositions to be taken relative to the late elecetion for Anne Arendel County, A Remonstrance from George Davis, read and referred to the Committee on the Establishment of Manufactories, Return of election of Delegates for Kent County, Election of Delegates for Anne Arundel County to be held on the 4th of September next, Proposals of Valentine Reintzel and Anthony Gossler for raising a Company of Riflemen, read and unanimously rejected. [1776-08-27] . [S5-V3-p0094] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petitions presented from the inhabitants of Annapolis to be reinstated in their former right of voting for Representatives for Anne Arundel County, Committee to inquire what progress has been made in the different Manufactories erected or about to be erected in the State. [1776-08-28] . [S5-V3-p0095] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report brought in from the Committee on the Depositions and Papers relative to the Rev. Mr. Scott, Committee to inquire into the condition of the Log Jail in Frederick-Town, and of the County Jail, Rev. John Scott declared to be a disaffected person, and required to remove from Somerset to Frederick County, and to give bond in the sum of a thousand Pounds not to depart the said County. [1776-08-28] . [S5-V3-p0096] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Rev. John Scott allowed a fortnight to settle his affairs and to remove himself and his family to Frederick, The persons now confined in the Log Jail in Frederick County to be removed to the publick Jail thereof. [1776-08-29] . [S5-V3-p0096] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of election of Delegates for Prince George's County, and of a Delegate for Careline County, Committee on Petition of Thomas French, late Sheriff, and George French, present Sheriff, of Frederick County, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Hooe added to the Committee appointed to prepare a Declaration and Charter of Rights and a Form of Government, Mr. Green added to the Signers of the Bills of Credit. [1776-08-30] . [S5-V3-p0097] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

On Petition of Samuel Sharke, the Real and Personal Estate of Isaac Atkinson ordered to be taken into custody. [1776-08-31] . [S5-V3-p0097] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Council of Safety empowered to purchase and store thirty thousand bushels of Salt in the West-Indies. [1776-08-31] . [S5-V3-p0098] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee on Manufactures report against the Petition of John Wells, Report not concurred in, One hundred and fifty Pounds to be advanced to John Wells to encourage the manufacture of Linen. [1776-08-31] . [S5-V3-p0098] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The action commenced by Conrad Theodore Wederstrandt against Edward Meadows, Commander of the Tartar man-of-war, not to abate by the death of either party, Ordinance brought in for the division of Frederick County in three distinct and separate Counties. [1776-08-31] . [S5-V3-p0098] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of election of Delegates for Queen Anne's County. [1776-09-02] . [S5-V3-p0099] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of Committee on Papers and Depositions laid before the Convention relative to the conduct of Isaac Costin. [1776-09-02] . [S5-V3-p0099] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Warrant to be issued to Abraham Boyd, of Prince George's County, for enrolling a Company of Militia, Petiton against the election of Delegates for Anne Arundel County, withdrawn. [1776-09-03] . [S5-V3-p0099] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Met. [1776-09-04] . [S5-V3-p0100] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of Committee on Manufactories recommending terms on which the proposals of Elisha Winters for carrying on a Musket Factory ought to be accepted, Report not concurred in. [1776-09-04] . [S5-V3-p0100] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of election of Delegates for Worcester County, A month's pay to be advanced to Captain Abraham Boyd's Company. [1776-09-04] . [S5-V3-p0101] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Captain Peter Mantz appointed Major to Colonel Griffith's Battalion of Militia for the Flying-Camp. [1776-09-05] . [S5-V3-p0101] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Time for the receipt and inspection of Tobacco at the publick Warehouses extended to the 10th day of November next. [1776-09-06] . [S5-V3-p0102] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Ordinance for erecting two new Counties out of Frederick County. [1776-09-06] . [S5-V3-p0103] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Proposed that no person except a Delegate in Convention be qualified to serve as a Member of the General Congress, carried in the negative. [1776-09-07] . [S5-V3-p0106] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Moved, and disagreed to, that Thomas Stone be empowered fully to represent the State in Congress, for the present. [1776-09-07] . [S5-V3-p0106] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to report Resolutions to prevent Non-Associators from endangering the peace of the State, Return of election of Delegates for Anne Arundel County. [1776-09-07] . [S5-V3-p0106] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Action on a Letter and several Resolutions from the President of Congress of the 3d day of this instant. [1776-09-10] . [S5-V3-p0107] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committees of Observation, of Correspondence, and for licensing suits, to continue to act with the powers heretofore vested in them until the 1st day of December next. [1776-09-10] . [S5-V3-p0108] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee report a Constitution and Form of Government. [1776-09-10] . [S5-V3-p0108] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Declaration postponed. [1776-09-11] . [S5-V3-p0108] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Deputies appointd to Congress, and now attending the Convention, immediately to repair to Congress, and, in conjunction withThomas Stone, represent this State. [1776-09-11] . [S5-V3-p0109] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Appointment of Officers for a Company of the Seven Battalion, Council of Safety empowered to contract for one thousand Pikes, not less than twelve feet in length, The Rev. John Scott allowed another week from this day to settle his affairs and remove to Frederick County. [1776-09-11] . [S5-V3-p0109] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Appointment of Officers of Ship Defence, Council of Safety empowered to sell the schooner Resolution, No merchant vessel to sail without license from the Council of Safety or a Committee of Observation. [1776-09-12] . [S5-V3-p0109] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Joseph Wheland to be confined in Jail until he make restitution to John White for his Sloop which he caused to be destroyed, John Evans, John Price, and Robert Howith, to give bond with security for their good behaviour, Certain Tobaccoes inspected by private inspectors permitted to be taken out of the Warehouse without publick inspection. [1776-09-12] . [S5-V3-p0110] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Clerk to transmit to the Board of War an accurate list of all the Prisoners of War in the State, No further sum to be levied on the inhabitants of Baltimore County for repaying the money appropriated by way of loan to said County for clearing and opening Roads. [1776-09-13] . [S5-V3-p0110] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The restriction laid on the price of Salt by the resolve of Convention of 6th July, and the bounty given by said resolve, taken off. [1776-09-13] . [S5-V3-p0111] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report brought in from the Committee appointd to consider of the disposition of captures. [1776-09-13] . [S5-V3-p0111] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Sheriff of Talbot County to forbear to collect the Tobacco tax levied at November Court, 1775, for erecting a Poor House. [1776-09-14] . [S5-V3-p0111] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Committee on the condition of the Log Jail in Frederick County. [1776-09-14] . [S5-V3-p0112] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Isaac Costin required to give bond with security for his good behaviour. [1776-09-16] . [S5-V3-p0112] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Mr. Ringold, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Worthington, added to the Committee to examine the Accounts and Proceedings of the Commissioners of the Loan Office. [1776-09-17] . [S5-V3-p0112] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Bill of Rights and Form of Government reported by the Committee, to be immediately printed for the consideration of the people at large. [1776-09-17] . [S5-V3-p0112] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to consider the Resolution of Congress of the 17th of August, reported, Nicholas Thomas elected a Member of the Council of Safety in the room of Thomas Bedingfield Hands, resigned, Council of Safety to take the necessary steps to provide Paper for printing a further sum of money. [1776-09-17] . [S5-V3-p0113] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Punctual Attendance. [1776-09-17] . [S5-V3-p0113] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Council of Safety directed to discharge Henry Green, of Captain Gunby's Company, and one Robinson, of the Flying-Camp, who are sick at Philadelphia. [1776-09-17] . [S5-V3-p0114] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 2. [1776-10-02] . [S5-V3-p0114] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

William Bartlett Townsend discharged from confinement, on giving security for his appearance before the Convention when called on, Colonel Smallwoood and General Beall to make Monthly Returns of the forces under their command, Resignation of Captain John Watkins, of the Third Independent Company of Regulars, Appointment of Officers of the Third Independent Company of Regulars. [1776-10-03] . [S5-V3-p0114] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Militia Companies to be exercised only once a fortnight, and in Battalion not oftener than once in two months, nor seldomer than once in three months, Petition presented from Robert Cowell and Nicholas Reilly, who had been sentenced to death for felony, praying for pardon. [1776-10-03] . [S5-V3-p0114] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve. [1776-10-03] . [S5-V3-p0114] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Proposed and rejected, that the Journals today be immediately printed, and for the future printed weekly. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0115] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Inspector immediately to take possession of Robert Browne's Warehouse, by force if necessary. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0115] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Inspected Tobacco to be paid and received for publick dues until the 20th day of November next. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0115] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee appointed to prepare a scheme for the emission of Bills of Credit. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0115] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Council of Safety empowered to import Clothing, Arms, Ammunition, etc.. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0116] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from the President of Congress of the 24th September, with several Resolutions, referred to a Committee, Report brought in from the Committee to whom the Papers relative to William Bartlett Townsend were referred. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0116] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Journal of Convention from the meeting until the adjournment to be immediately printed, and two copies delivered to every Member, A Committee appointed to revise and correct the Proceedings for the press, The schooner Resolution to be loaded and sent on a voyage at the risk and expense of the State, Three hundred Pounds advanced to Jacob Myers, to be repaid in Wire manufactured by him. [1776-10-05] . [S5-V3-p0116] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Appointment of Officers of the Thirty-Fifth Battalion of Militia, Mr. Johnson added to the Committee on the Letter and Resolutions of Congress of the 16th, 18th, and 19th of September last, John Rogers elected Judge of the Admiralty in the room of John Hall, resigned. [1776-10-07] . [S5-V3-p0117] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Proposed and carried in the negative, that Committees of Observation and Licensing Suits be chosen as directed by the Resolves of Convention of 26th July, 1775, and continued for one year. [1776-10-07] . [S5-V3-p0117] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition. [1776-10-08] . [S5-V3-p0118] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Proposed and rejected, that no person except a Delegate in Convention, be chosen a Member of the General Congress. [1776-10-08] . [S5-V3-p0118] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Deputies to Congress allowed twelve Pounds ten Shillings, common money, per week. [1776-10-08] . [S5-V3-p0118] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Reports brought in from the Committee to prepare a scheme for the emission of Bills of Credit, and from the Committee on the Letter and Resolutions of Congress, on the 16th, 18th, and 19th of September. [1776-10-08] . [S5-V3-p0119] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Licensing Suits. [1776-10-08] . [S5-V3-p0119] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The line which divides Frederick and Montgomery Counties to be laid off at least ten days before the election for fixing on a place for building a Court-House and Prison, No person who has not subscribed the Association, (unless from religious principles,) to come within the doors of the House during the sitting of the Convention. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0119] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Action on the Letter and Resolutions of Congress of the 16th, 18th, and 19th of September, Commissioners elected to repair to the Camps in the Jerseys and New-York. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0120] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Motion made and lost, that on all questions to be determined by a Committee of the Whole, the yeas and nays shall be taken when called for by any Member. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0121] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Declaration and Charter of Rights and Form of Government taken into consideration in Committee of the Whole. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0121] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition presented to annex to Montgomery County that part of Prince George's County which lies to the westward of the Eastern Branch of Patowmack River. [1776-10-11] . [S5-V3-p0122] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Vessels lately drifted on the shores of this State from Lord Dunmore's fleet, or otherwise made captures of, placed at the disposal of the Council of Safety. [1776-10-11] . [S5-V3-p0122] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Appointment of Officers of the Gunpowder Upper Battalion of Militia in Baltimore County, The Companies of the Flying-Camp raised under the Resolve for raising two additional Battalions, to be distributed into the four Battalions heretofore raised. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0122] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Rev. John Scott permitted to reside in any part of the Western-Shore of Virginia, or in Frederick County, in this State, on giving bond that he will not go on the Eastern-Shore in Maryland or Virginia, and that he will not correspond upon publick matters with any person whatsoever. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0123] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Inhabitants of Frederick County recommended to pay their publick levies without delay. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0123] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Convention to enter on no new business (except from evident necessity) until they have finished the consideration of the Declaration of Rights and Form of Government. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0123] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

For the expediting the Bill of Rights and Form of Government, the House to sit every evening till eight o'clock. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0123] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order of the Day. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0124] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 15. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0124] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Commissioners of the Loan Office to put no bonds in that Office in suit before the first day of January next, because of the non-payment of interest thereon, and to advertise that no futher indulgence will be given. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0124] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order of the Day. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0124] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Council of Safety empowered to draw for fifteen thousand Pounds. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0124] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Francis Sanderson reprimanded at the bar of the House, and required to give security that he will not hereafter do any thing in discouragement of the present opposition. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0125] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Commissioners appointed to repair to the Camps directed to obtain a list of the Cadets now in the Maryland Troops. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0125] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

William Sluby, merchant of Chestertown, to be taken into custody and sent under guard to the Convention. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0125] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Sails and Rigging of John White's Sloop to be restored to him. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0125] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Allowance to be made to Captain Fulford for superintending the Fortifications at Annapolis, over and above his pay as Captain of the Artillery Company, Petition of Basil Clarkson referred to the Council of Safety. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0126] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Council of Safety empowered to hear and determine on the case of William Bartlet Townsend. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0126] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Every member who asks leave of absence to give his reasons, and they to be entered on the Journal. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0126] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order of the Day. [1776-10-21] . [S5-V3-p0127] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The election for fixing the place for the Court House of Washington County to be held two days at Skipton, besides being held at Hagar's Town. [1776-10-21] . [S5-V3-p0127] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition presented from William Richardson, praying to be allowed a moiety of the acticles saved by him from a scuttled sloop. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0127] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order of the Day. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0128] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Hugh Conn, a private in Captain Fulford's Artillery, to be discharged on his procuring an effective man in his stead. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0128] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Council of Safety empowered to encourage inlistments in the Marine service and to order any vessel fitted by the Convention on such cruise as they may think fit. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0128] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Measures for the suppression of depredations and outrages in Dorchester County. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0128] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Council of Safety empowered to discharge any individuals inlisted in the service of the Continent or of the State, on such terms as to them may seem proper. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0128] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order of the Day. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0129] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Three Companies of Artillery to be immediately raised. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0129] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Petition of William Richardson referred to the Council of Safety, Inquiry to be made into the facts relative to the Ferry over Patowmack River. [1776-10-24] . [S5-V3-p0129] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 25. [1776-10-25] . [S5-V3-p0130] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Young men in military service allowed to make their wills at sixteen years of age. [1776-10-26] . [S5-V3-p0130] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter From the Committee of Observation for Kent County, stating that nothing has appeared against Mr. Sluby which would justify his arrest. [1776-10-26] . [S5-V3-p0130] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order of the Day. [1776-10-26] . [S5-V3-p0131] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Commissions authorized for the Officers of Captain Watkin's Company of Matrosses. [1776-10-26] . [S5-V3-p0131] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Committee appointed to inquire how far the Resolves of the 6th of July for raising two Companes of Riflemen and four Companies of Germans, have been complied with. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0131] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Warrants to issue to Recruiting Sergeants for the inlistments in the Continental service, as a part of the eight Battalions for this State, Delegate to be elected for Kent County: in the room of Mr. Thomas Ringgold, deceased. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0132] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order of the Day. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0133] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Claim in the Constitution of Virginia injurious to the inhabitants of this State. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0133] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Benjamin Nicholson appointed Judge of the Court of Admiralty, in the stead of John Rogers, resigned, Warlike stores and other necessaries which were ordered to be imported from the West-Indies, to be paid for in paper money by drafts on the Treasury instead of exporting country produce. [1776-10-30] . [S5-V3-p0133] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolutions relative to that part of the Constitution of Virginia which was read yesterday. [1776-10-30] . [S5-V3-p0134] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Declaration of Rights. [1776-10-30] . [S5-V3-p0134] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Vote. [1776-10-30] . [S5-V3-p0134] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Vote. [1776-10-30] . [S5-V3-p0135] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

All proceedings which were depending in the March and August Courts of St. Mary's and Charles Counties, to be revived and continued to the next November Courts, Committee appointed to prepare Instructions for Recruiting Sergeants. [1776-10-30] . [S5-V3-p0135] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Appointments in consequence of the Committee of Observation for Worcester County having declined to act, Twenty-five hundred barrels of Pork and five hundred casks of Beef to be purchased and salted up at the expense of the State. [1776-10-31] . [S5-V3-p0135] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Declaration of Rights, as reported from the Committee of the Whole. [1776-10-31] . [S5-V3-p0135] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Vote. [1776-10-31] . [S5-V3-p0139] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Vote. [1776-10-31] . [S5-V3-p0140] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee appointed to take the Deposition of John House, relating to the facts contained in a Letter respecting the Ferry over Patowmack River, communicated to the House on the 24th October. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0140] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Vote. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0140] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Vote. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0141] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolved. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0141] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Nov. 2. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0141] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Nov. 2. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0142] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Nov. 2. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0143] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Vote. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0143] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Declaration of Rights, as amended and agreed to by the Convention. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0143] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Constitution and Form of Government as reported by the Committee of the Whole. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0147] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

All civil officers now in commission under the old form of Government to continue to act until others shall be appointed, and the County Courts to assess the County charges as usual. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0154] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Vote. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0155] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Vote. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0156] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Vote. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0157] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Vote. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0157] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Motion. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0157] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Vote. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0157] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The rank of the officers of the Companies of Matrosses lately ordered to be raised, to be hereafter settled, Appointment of Lieutenants for the Company of Matrosses to be stationed at Baltimore Town. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0158] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Vote. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0158] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Motion. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0158] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Vote. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0158] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Vote. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0159] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Nov. 6. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0159] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Nov. 6. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0160] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Nov. 6. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0161] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

President of Congress requested to grant a passport for Mrs. Chamier to go to the American Camp, Directions respecting Money and Tobacco received in virtue of an act for the division of Dorchester and Queen Anne's Counties, and for erecting a new one by the name of Caroline, Act for the more effectual preservation of the breed of wild Deer, passed in December session, 1773, repealed, The County Court for each of the new Counties of Washington and Montgomery to be first held, as for separate and distinct Counties, in the month of March next. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0161] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No poll to be taken for fixing the place for building a Court-House and Prison for Montgomery until twenty days after the first meeting of the General Assembly. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0162] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Fine of Thomas Wilson, set upon him by the Committee of Observation for Anne Arundel County, remitted. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0162] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Mr. Chase. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0163] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Regulations for Inlistments. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0163] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from Committee appointed to prepare Instructions for Recruiting Sergeants. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0163] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution of 6th September relative to the inspection of Tobacco to continue in force until the General Assembly shall provide otherwise. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0164] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Council of Safety to be elected, consisting of five persons on the Western and four on the Eastern-Shore. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0164] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Electors of the Senate to be entitled to the same itinerant charges and per diem allowance as Members of Convention. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0164] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Constitution and Form of Government agreed to by the Delegates of Maryland in free and full Convention assembled. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0165] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of places for holding Elections and of Judges of Elections. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0173] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oath. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0174] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Proposed and carried in the negative, that no person who has refused or neglected to sign the Association, (unless from religious principles,) shall ever be eligible to any office of profit or trust. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0174] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0174] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to inquire into the truth of the facts set forth in the Memorial of William Stone. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0175] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Scheme for the emission of Bills of Credit. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0175] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Drummers and Fifers. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0177] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Brigadier-Generals of the State, when called into active service, to be allowed eighty Dollars per month. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0177] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Action on Resolutions of Congress respecting bounty of Lands to the Soldiery. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0177] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Those of Captain Richard Smith's Company who will not reinlist in the Artillery service to be discharged, Consideration of report on the Memorial of Captain William Stone postponed, at his request, to the meeting of the General Assembly. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0179] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Appointment of Delegates to Congress, with authority to concur in forming a Confederation, making alliances, carrying on the war, and concluding peace, No Civil Officer or Delegate to Congress to be appointed unless there shall be a majority of the Members present in his favour. [1776-11-10] . [S5-V3-p0179] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee of Observation for each County to be elected on the 25th instant. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0179] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Loan Office established, and Thomas Harwood, Jun., appointed Commissioner, Any one who shall, after the first day of December, forge or counterfeit any of the Certificates, Bills, or Notes of the Continental Loan Office, to suffer death as a felon, without benefit of Clergy. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0180] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition from a number of inhabitants of Baltimore County, praying to be relieved from exorbitant charges of Magistrates, Clerk, and Sheriff, read and referred to the meeting of the General Assembly. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0180] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The fine set upon Nathan Perigo by the Committee of Baltimore County, for not enrolling in the Militia, remitted, on the ground of his being a clergyman. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0180] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

All Petitions, Reports, etc., whereon no final order shall be made, to be referred to the General Assembly, Debtors in Jail who owe upwards of two hundred Pounds, to be released upon the act of Assembly, provided application be made by the first of January. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0180] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Council of Safety empowered to draw for a sum not exceeding ten thousand Pounds, In case the new emission should be delayed by not getting paper or otherwise, the Council of Safety empowered to borrow a further sum of twenty thousand Pounds. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0180] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Committee appointed to examine the claims upon the Treasury, the Treasurer of the Western-Shore ordered to pay the several claims allowed in the Report of the Committee. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0181] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Thomas Contee elected a Member of the Council of Safety in the stead of Mr. Grahame, resigned, The Declaration of Rights and the Constitution and Form of Government to be immediately printed and distributed, Adjourned to the twenty-eighth instant, unless called to meet sooner by the Council of Safety, Council of Safety empowered to take all necessary measures for completing the eight Battalions to be raised for the Continental service. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0182] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Herculas Courtney appointed Captain-Lieutenant in the Second Company of Artillery. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0181] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

An Officer and twenty-five men sent to the Salt Works on Tom's River, in New-Jersey, as a guard, Committees of the several Counties to make Monthly Returns of the Prisoners of War. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0182] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Application to be made to the Board of War to desire General Mercer to despatch a Guard to the Salt Works at Tom's River, Application to be made to the Board of War to deliver up the men received and detained from the armed vessels of the State by the commanders of the Continental vessels Wasp and Fly. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0183] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Committee appointed to fix upon a spot for a Magazine for Military Stores recommend the Heights on the north side of Wissahickon Creek. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0184] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Commodore Seymour to send an officer on board every vessel passing through the chevaux-de-frise to inspect their permits, Committee to wait on the owners of the Salt lately arrived, and request them to sell said Salt to this Council, agreeable to a publication of the 12th of October last. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0184] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Charge against Captain Hare, an officer in Continental pay, of purposely depreciating the credit of the Continental currency, The Salt purchased by the Council to be distributed to the several Counties according to the number of ihabitants in each, at prime cost, expense of carriage only added, Committee to examine into the state of the Salt Works in New-Jersey. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0185] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Colonel Grubb authorized to impress Teams to transport the Cannon he has cast for the Congress to Philadelphia, Mr. Eastburn to deliver to the inhabitants of the City and County of Philadelphia three hundred bushels of Salt, to each housekeeper not more than half a bushel, Commodore Seymour empowered to impress Vessels to weigh the chevaux-de-frise lately sunk by accident near Fort-Island, The Schooner Nancy not to pass by Fort-Island without special license from Council, Committee to superintend the purschase, sale, and distribution of Salt. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0185] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Council informed that Colonel Houssaggor has declared he will pay no obedience to the Magistrates of this State. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0186] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Present. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0186] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Measures taken to get things in forwardness to make a defence, in consequence of intelligence received that part of General Howe's Army was making a move towards Philadelphia. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0187] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A quality of Military Stores to be immediately removed to Colonel Bull's, at Norrington, Order drawn for five hundred bushels of Salt for the use of the Army. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0187] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to review the Artillery under the command of Major Proctor, at Fort-Island, The whole Fleet to rendezvous opposite Messrs. Willing & Morris's Wharf, at eleven o'clock tomorrow morning, manned and fitted in the best manner possible, to be reviewed, Colonel Matlack to take into his immediate care the Blankets and other Clothing for the Army, Committee to draw up a Memorial to be presented to the Assembly, setting forth the dangerous consequence that will attend the refusal of the Continental currency, Robert Levers appointed Paymaster to the Twelfth Regiment, Armed boat Convention, Captain Rice, to be fitted out with all possible expedition, Appointment of Captains in the Eleventh Regiment, John Simpson appointed Paymaster to the Eighth Regiment, Commission for Letters of Marque greanted to Thomas Bell, Commander of the ship Speedwell, and to Robert Collings, Commander of the sloop Friendship. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0187] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Circular Letter written to the Commanding Officers of the Battalions of Militia, earnestly requesting them to march their respective Battalions to Philadelphia immediately, The Board of War requested to send for Captain Strohbogh's Compnay of Artillery, lately sent to Fort Montgomery , in New-York, Colonel Bayard requested to get ready immediately as many of his Battalion as are necessary ro guard the State Prisoners to Lancaster and Reading, The Commodore ordered not to suffer any sea-vessel to pass through the chevaux-de-frise, An Armed Boat to be stationed at Gloucester-Point, and the utmost vigilance exerted in the preventing all shallops from passing down the river, Jacob Gerard Dyrcks, William Scull, and Matthew Henderson, appointed Captains in the Continental service, The owners of Cattle and other Stock near the river side to make the necessary preparations for removing the same at least five miles from the river, on the shortest notice. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0188] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Samuel C. Morris appointed to have the care of the Prisoners within the State, and pay them the allowance granted them by Congress. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0189] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Mr. Biddle requested to employ persons to make up the Linen in his hands belonging to the State into Shirts, A Committee, in conjunction with the Cannon Committee of Congress, to concert a plan for exerting the utmost skill of all their artists in casting brass Cannon. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0190] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Forty thousand Dollars received from Congress, Pay of the Officers of the Armed Boats. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0191] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Armed boat Convention ordered down to Cape-May, to protect the trade of the State, agreeable to a request from the Secret Committee of Congress, Instructions to Captain Rice, of the armed boat Convention. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0191] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0192] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committtee appointed to revise and fix the Pay of the Fleet of the State. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0192] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Ten Pounds paid to Jacob Kisling for services rendered to the State in producing a model for a Fire-Ship, Fifteen hundred blank Commissions for Officers of the Flying-Camp printed. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0193] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

An order drawn in favour of William Thompson, for ten hundred weight of Saltpetre, to be manufactured into Gunpowder, Loan from Congress of one hundred thousand Dollars, John Biles committeed to the State-Prison, charged with being guilty of high treason. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0193] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Provision made for the reception and care of sick and wounded soldiers from the Army, Mr. Romans, Engineer, to be furnished with such materials as he may require to perform an experiment, in order to give a specimen of his skill in destroying distant objects by fire. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0194] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Proportions in which the Salt now in the possession of the Council of Safety is to be immediately sent to the Committees of the several Counties. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0194] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Interview with a Committee of Congress. [1776-11-24] . [S5-V3-p0195] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Measures adopted by the Committee of Congress for reinforcing General Washington, and obstructing the progress of General Howe's Army. [1776-11-24] . [S5-V3-p0195] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Circular Letter to the Commanding Officers of the several Battalions of the State. [1776-11-24] . [S5-V3-p0196] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Recommendation to Committee of Congress to pay the accounts of Captain Cochran's Company as they stand, Committee to prepare a Memorial to the Assembly of the Resolve of Congress with respect to calling out the Militia. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0196] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to audit the Accounts of the Commissioners of Bedford County, for calling out the Militia for the protection of the frontiers, The regulations concerning Salt, of the 15th of October last, to be continued until the first day of January next. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0197] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Peter Grubb, Jun., and James Lang, appointed Captains in the Tenth Continental Battalion, Applications for Commissions in the Tenth Battalion to be received until the 2d day of December, Thirty-five thousand Dollars received from Congress for advancing a month's pay to each man who shall enroll himself to serve till the tenth March next, Joseph Irwing and Joseph McClelan appointed Captains in the Ninth Regiment. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0198] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to purchase from the Housekeepers of Philadelphia as many Blankets and Woollen Stockings as each family can spare, for the Army, and to impress them if necessary. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0199] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

John Davis appointed Captain in the Ninth Regiment. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0199] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Officers of the Battalions not in actual service, who are in or near Philadelphia, to hold themselves in readiness to receive orders. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0199] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Measures of Congress for calling out the Militia approved by the people of Philadelphia in Town Meeting, (note,). [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0199] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Artillery in the service of the State, to be allowed the same pay as in the Continental service, Colonel Bull ordered to send the men that were employed at Billingsport down to that place tomorrow morning, Captain Blewer to apply to the Marine Committee for the Cannon which have lately arrived in the prize vessels, that they may be mounted on travelling carriages, Captain Blewer to make inquiry after suitable Cannon to mount upon travelling carriages, and apply to the owners for them, Thomas Bartholomew Bowen appointed a Captain in the Ninth Regiment, The publick Arms to be delivered to the Commanding Officers of the Militia of Philadelphia upon their application, The necessities of poor persons, women, children, etc., belonging to the Army, in passing through Philadelphia, to be relieved at the expense of the Board, Salt to be sold out to the Militia only who go into actual service at this time, or to their families, in the manner directed in the Resolve of the 23d instant. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0199] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

George Bickham employed as Quartermaster for the State, A Commission for Letter of Marque granted to Michael Barstow, Commander of the brig Industry, Teams to be immediately provided to remove the stores from Philadelphia, Generous provision to be made for the families of Associators who shall march into New-Jersey to join General Washington, exclusive of their pay. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0200] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The proportion of Salt for the County of Philadelphia to be put into the hands of the Commanding Officers of the Militia, to be sold out on the terms of the Resolve of the 23d instant, to the Militia who go into actual service only, No Vessels to be suffered to depart the Port of Philadelphia until further orders from the Board, The Commodore directed to stop all Vessels from passing through the Chevaux-de-frise, Captain Brown to furnish a Guard for the Salt Vessels, when applied to by the Salt Committee for that purpose, Money to be sent immediately to the Colonels of Militia to supply the families of such Associatiors as go into actual service, and may stand in need of the same, Mr. Dormond employed to procure ten Wagons. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0201] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Convention met, Committee to prepare a Form of Government, to sit every afternoon till ready to report, A Letter from John Sloss Hobart, dated at Head-Quarters, the 26th instant, read and filed. [1776-09-28] . [S5-V3-p0201] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Letter from Mr. Hobart, of the 25th instant, read, The vessel of war Montgomery, to be continued in the service of the State, Committee to prepare Instructions for Captain Rogers. [1776-09-28] . [S5-V3-p0203] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from Captain Cregier, of the armed schooner Putnam, read, Committee on the several Papers relative to the armed schooner Putnam. [1776-09-28] . [S5-V3-p0203] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General James Clinton, at Fort Constitution, September 27. [1776-09-28] . [S5-V3-p0203] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Robert Yates, Chairman of the Secret Committee, for obstructing the navigation of Hudson's River, Poughkeepsie, September 25. [1776-09-28] . [S5-V3-p0204] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Samuel Tudor, one of the Agents for superintending the building of the Continental Frigate at Poughkeepsie, September 27. [1776-09-28] . [S5-V3-p0204] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Two Letters from General Schuyler, applying for rigging, read. [1776-09-28] . [S5-V3-p0205] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from Robert Yules and Gilbert Livingston, two of the Committee for obstructing the navigation of Hudson's River, Poughkeepsie, September 27. [1776-09-28] . [S5-V3-p0205] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The several Letters received this day referred, Statement by Colonel Humphrey of the disaffection in Dutchess County, Orders for the immediate raising of a detachment in Dutchess County. [1776-09-28] . [S5-V3-p0205] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from Committee on the Letters of General Schuyler, Samuel Tudor, and Messrs. Yates and Livingston. [1776-09-28] . [S5-V3-p0205] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Journals of the former Congresses of the Colony and of the Convention to be transcribed, Committee to superintend the engrossing the former Journals, The last Committee of Safety revived. [1776-09-28] . [S5-V3-p0206] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Sept. 29. [1776-09-29] . [S5-V3-p0206] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Met. [1776-09-30] . [S5-V3-p0206] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Mifflin, Quartermaster-General, to Captain Ayres, Mount Washington, September 28. [1776-09-30] . [S5-V3-p0207] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Boards, Brick, Lime, etc., also Grain and Cord-Wood, ordered to be procured, at the request of Quartermaster-General Mifflin. [1776-09-30] . [S5-V3-p0207] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee on abuses by owners of Tea in withholding it, Major Schenck empowered to take charge of the children of Isaac Teller, Committee at Rhumbout Precinct to make such provision for Vincent Carter's family as to prevent their perishing by cold or hunger, Last Committee of Safety again revived, to continue until a meeting of the Convention. [1776-09-30] . [S5-V3-p0208] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Delegates in Congress, September 24. [1776-09-30] . [S5-V3-p0208] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolutions of Congress enclosed in Letter from Delegates. [1776-09-30] . [S5-V3-p0208] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolutions of Congress enclosed in Letter from Delegates. [1776-09-30] . [S5-V3-p0209] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress, September 24. [1776-09-30] . [S5-V3-p0209] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolutions of Congress enclosed in Letter of the President, respecting raising eighty-eight Battalions for the war. [1776-09-30] . [S5-V3-p0210] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolutions of Congress enclosed in Letter of the President, respecting raising eighty-eight Battalions for the war. [1776-09-30] . [S5-V3-p0211] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Morris, Septemer 24, giving his reasons for not baring returned to resume the command of his Brigade. [1776-09-24] . [S5-V3-p0211] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Charles Shaw and Richard Morris exempted from military duty. [1776-09-30] . [S5-V3-p0211] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee of New-Windsor to afford assistance to Mary Dunscomb at the expense of the State. [1776-10-01] . [S5-V3-p0212] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from Thaddeus Burr, Sheriff of Fairfield County, Connecticut, respecting Isaac Ketchem and Samuel Skidmore, read and acted on. [1776-10-01] . [S5-V3-p0212] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report brought in from the Committee on the abuses in selling Tea. [1776-10-01] . [S5-V3-p0212] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from Peter T. Curtenius, at Hackensack, read and filed, Account of Lead and Ball, etc., shipped off by Peter T. Curtenius. [1776-10-01] . [S5-V3-p0212] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to fix the price of Spears and Spear Handles, Two Letters from Tench Tilghman read, Thomas Storm appointed Captain of a Company of Militia detached to augment the Garrisons in the Highlands, Gilbert Dearie appointed Captain of a Company of Militia in Colonel Drake's Regiment, Commission issued to Colonel Drake to replace his former Commission, which has been taken by the enemy. [1776-10-01] . [S5-V3-p0213] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from Tench Tilghman to the Committee of Correspondence read. [1776-10-02] . [S5-V3-p0214] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Increase of the subsistence of the Companies of Rangers in the Counties of Dutchess and Westchester. [1776-10-02] . [S5-V3-p0214] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Directions respecting settlement of the Account of George Combe. [1776-10-02] . [S5-V3-p0214] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from Andrus De Wilt to Matthew Contine, read. [1776-10-02] . [S5-V3-p0214] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from A. De Witt and D. Wyncoop, Jun., Kingston, September 30. Fear of the inhabitants of Papaconck of a rupture with the Indians. [1776-10-02] . [S5-V3-p0214] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the inhabitants of Papaconck, enclosed in the preceding Letter. [1776-10-02] . [S5-V3-p0215] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to devise measures for affording assistance to the frontier inhabitants of Ulster County. [1776-10-02] . [S5-V3-p0215] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Philip Livingston, one of the Delegates at Congress, September 28, read and referred. [1776-10-02] . [S5-V3-p0216] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of the Committee who had waited upon General Schuyler, and spent some days in inquiring into the reasons of his resignation, and examining his Papers and Letters relative to his conduct since his acceptance of the command in the Northern Department. [1776-10-02] . [S5-V3-p0216] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of Committee on application of Major Hoisington, presented and read. [1776-10-02] . [S5-V3-p0216] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Committee appointed to make an estimate of the price of Spears. [1776-10-03] . [S5-V3-p0217] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to the Delegates in Congress. [1776-10-03] . [S5-V3-p0217] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Thanks to Congress for an advance of money, Committee to devise plan for rendering the communication between the North and the South more easy, Committee to devise a more economical mode of providing Provisions for the Poor lately sent to New-Windsor. [1776-10-03] . [S5-V3-p0217] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report relative to raising the four Continental Regiments to serve during the war. [1776-10-03] . [S5-V3-p0218] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Six thousand Pounds appropriated for purchasing coarse Cloth and other articles necessary for the Troops raised in this State. [1776-10-03] . [S5-V3-p0218] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Rank-roll of Colonel Morris Graham's Regiment of Foot, Commissions issued to the Officers named in the preceding Rank-Roll. [1776-10-03] . [S5-V3-p0218] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Rank-Roll of Colonel Cornelius Humfrey's Regiment, Commissions issued to the Officers named the preceding Rank-Roll. [1776-10-03] . [S5-V3-p0219] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Commissions issued to a Company of Militia in Ulster County. [1776-10-03] . [S5-V3-p0219] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Met. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0219] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to the President of Congress, conveying thanks for an advance of a hundred thousand Dollars. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0220] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of Committee appointed to settle the price of Pork to be paid by the Commissary-General, (note,). [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0220] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Representation of the indebtedness of the State to Nicholas Bayard for the use of his House for the security of the Publick Records. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0221] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0221] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Roll of the Officers belonging to Major Hoisington's Company of Rangers, appointed and recommended by the Committee of Safety for the Counties of Cumberland and Gloucester. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0221] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Application of Major Hoisington, requesting the remainder of the Bounty for the above Rangers. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0222] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Muster Rolls. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0222] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of the Committee to whom were referred a Letter from the Committee of the County of Cumberland of the 21st June, and the application of Major Hoisington for the pay and subsistence of Rangers, amended and agreed to. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0222] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of the Committee to whom was referred the application of Lieutenant William Boerum and Lieutenant Daniel Rapalje, of the late Troop of Light-Horse, amended and agreed to. [1776-10-04] . [S5-V3-p0226] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Joshua H. Smith: Detained from the Convention by sickness. [1776-10-05] . [S5-V3-p0227] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Broome. [1776-10-05] . [S5-V3-p0227] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of the Committee appointed to devise means for more easy communication with the southern part of the State, and with the Southern States. [1776-10-05] . [S5-V3-p0227] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Cumberland. [1776-10-05] . [S5-V3-p0228] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Williams. [1776-10-05] . [S5-V3-p0228] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Clerk of Dutchess County to issue no precept whatever until a New Government is formed, or further order of the Convention. [1776-10-05] . [S5-V3-p0228] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Tench Tilghman to William Duer read: Captain Cook is much wanted to sink the old Vessels. [1776-10-05] . [S5-V3-p0228] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Memorial of upwards of a hundred inhabitants of Tryon County, read and referred to the Committee for Detecting Conspiracies. [1776-10-05] . [S5-V3-p0228] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Johannes Sleght, Kingston, 3d October, Committee of Kingston authorized to hold a Treaty with the Indians. [1776-10-05] . [S5-V3-p0229] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Samuel Tudor, one of the Superintendents of the Continental Frigates building at Poughkeepsie, Lead ordered for the Frigates building at Poughkeepsie. [1776-10-05] . [S5-V3-p0229] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of the Committee on the Letters from Ulster County relative to the Indians, read and recommitted, Committees of Ulster and Orange Counties to provide for the defense of the frontier by detachments from the Militia, Committee of Safety appointed, Report presented from the Committee on the sale and disposition of Salt. [1776-10-05] . [S5-V3-p0229] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from Tench Tilghman to Mr. Duer, read. [1776-10-07] . [S5-V3-p0230] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from General Scott, read and referred to the Committee on Conspiracies. [1776-10-07] . [S5-V3-p0230] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Stove. [1776-10-07] . [S5-V3-p0230] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Armed schooner Putnam to be immediately sold. [1776-10-07] . [S5-V3-p0230] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to examine all goods belonging to the State, and report what parts are fit for the use of the Army, Report of Committee to devise means for purchasing Clothing for the Continental Troops, read and recommitted. [1776-10-07] . [S5-V3-p0230] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Met. [1776-10-08] . [S5-V3-p0231] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from Dutchess County suggesting the necessity of raising another Company of County Guards, read and referred. [1776-10-08] . [S5-V3-p0231] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Information that the lower part of the County of Albany is infested with disaffected persons. [1776-10-08] . [S5-V3-p0231] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Morris, informing him that the Convention expect his immediate attendance on the duties of his department. [1776-10-08] . [S5-V3-p0231] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Tanned leather. [1776-10-08] . [S5-V3-p0232] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of Committee appointed this morning of the Letter from Dutchess County. [1776-10-08] . [S5-V3-p0232] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Several Letters from Goshen Precinct, relative to certain Scotch Prisoners, read and referred, A Letter from General Scott, read and referred to the Committee on Conspiracies. [1776-10-08] . [S5-V3-p0233] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from Committee appointed to devise means for clothing the Troops. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0233] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Twenty Pounds advanced to Captain Benjamin Coe. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0234] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of Committee on behaviour of the Scotch Prisoners at Goshen, in the County of Orange. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0234] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Richard Speight, a disaffected person, on parole, in Goshen, and his wife and children, allowed one ration of provisions each per day. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0234] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler, Albany, October 7. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0234] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to Genral Schuyler. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0235] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letters referred. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0236] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Colonel Nicoll and Colonel Palmer allowed ten shillings per day for their services and expenses while employed in transporting cannon from New-York to Fort George last spring, Three Dollars paid to James Wilson, late a sailor on a Continental privateer. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0236] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

James Clinton. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0236] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from John Hancock, enclosing Resolutions providing for the examination of candidates for the offices of Surgeons and Surgeons' Mates in the Army, read and referred, A Letter from General Greene, relative to a Horse brought from Long-Island, read and referred, A Letter from Colonel Remsen, enclosing the Accounts of Mr. Hallet, relative to his Vessel chartered by the Committee of Safety, read and postponed till the meeting of the Convention, A Letter from Johannes Sleght relative to the Tea stored in Kingston, read and postponed till the meeting of the Convention, Committee to audit the Accounts of Abraham Livingston, late Contractor of Provisions, Commissions issued to Officers for three Companies of Rangers to be raised in Tryon County, Committee to confer with Abraham Livingston about salting Pork in Westchester, Commissions issued to the Officers of the Companies of Rangers for Gloucester and Cumberland Counties. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0236] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Tench Tilghman: Passage of the enemy's ships through the chevaux-de-frise. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0237] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Three hundred Militia, of Ulster County, to be immediately sent to Peekskill, with three days' provisions, One hundred of the Militia of Dutchess County to march to Peekskill with three days' provisions, All the Rangers raised in the County of Ulster to repair immediately to Fishkill, and be subject to the Committee on Conspiracies. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0237] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Schuyler and General Clinton: Danger of the disaffected forming a junction with the enemy. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0238] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Washington: Nothing can be more alarming than the present situation of the State. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0238] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Reconsideration of the Resolution of yesterday for sending three hundred Men from Ulster County to Peekskill. [1776-10-11] . [S5-V3-p0238] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to the Commanding Officers of Fairfield and Litchfield, Connecticut, asking assistance against the disaffected. [1776-10-11] . [S5-V3-p0239] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Samuel Arthur and Dirck Wynkoop, Jun., appointed Inspectors of Flour, The Duputy Treasurer directed to proceed to Philadelphia to receive the Money lately voted to this Convention by Congress, Two hundred Pounds advanced to the Orange County Troop of Light-Horse. [1776-10-11] . [S5-V3-p0239] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Clinton relative to arrestages of Bounty, read and committed, Letter from Colonel Hay, requesting Arms and Provisions for his Regiment, read and referred. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0240] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A long Letter from John Sloss Hobart, Fairfield, 7th instant. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0240] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Three Letters from Committee of the Manor of Livingston, complaining of the outrages of the Tortes, read and referred, Letters from William Paulding and others, relating to Captain Underhill, a disaffected person Westchester County, read and referred. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0241] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee on Resolutions of Congress of 30th September reported, Committee on Letter of General Greene, relative to the Horse brought from Long-Island, reported, The Members of Convention to furnish themselves with Arms and Ammunition, to prevent a surprise. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0242] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Certificate recommending William Warne to the favour of the Convention, referred to the Committee on Conspiracies. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0242] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of Committee on General Clinton's and Colonel Hay's Letters. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0242] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to Colonel Hay. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0242] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Two Letters from Tench Tilghman read, Isaac Katcham left to the disposition of the Committee for Detecting Conspiracies. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0243] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to the Chairman of the Committee of the Manor of Livingston. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0243] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 13. [1776-10-13] . [S5-V3-p0243] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A copy of the Resolution directing the sale of the schooner Putnam ordered to be transmitted to Captain Randall, Committee to devise means to secure the Gunpowder and Saltpetre lately removed from Suffolk County into Connecticut. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0243] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0244] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0244] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Delegates. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0244] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Academy to be put in a proper state for the reception of Troops, Arms taken from disaffected persons by Colonel Luddington to be sent to the Committee of Safety. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0244] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

All boats passing up and down the River to be diligently searched, and the Passengers examined. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0245] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of Committee on Gunpowder. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0245] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolutions for purchasing all the Stock and Grain in Westchester County. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0245] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Met. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0246] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Hancock, enclosing Resolutions of Congress relative to the provision made for the support of Officers and Soldiers who shall enter into the service during the war. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0247] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A printed set of Resolutions of Congress, relating to Loan Offices, read, A Letter from Tench Tilghman read, Order for the payment of an account of John Simmons Innkeeper. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0247] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Records of the Counties of New-York and Westchester to be removed with all possible expedition to Kingston, in Ulster County. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0247] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from a Committee of Congresss on Clothing. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0248] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

One Month's Pay and Rations allowed to Major Hoisington. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0248] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Committee to proceed to the Camp at King's Bridge and New-Jersey, and another to Ticonderoga, for the purpose mentioned in the Resolutions of Congress relative to appointing Officers. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0248] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Bounty on Saltpetre and Powder. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0248] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Colonel Pierre Van Cortlandt appointed Vice President of the Convention. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0249] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolutions relative to Hides. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0249] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Flour. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0250] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee of Safety appointed. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0250] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Commissary appointed for the Troops coming up to Fishkill, Express despatched to Peekskill with orders that all the Troops except two Companies remain there until further orders, Committee to provide Quarters for the Troops at Peekskill and assist the Engineer in pointing out the places in the Highlands most proper to be fortified, Two Companies to be subject to the Committee for Detecting Conspiracies, Committee on Conspiracies authorized to call out Militia for fatique-men. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0250] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Two Letters of intelligence read and returned to the Committee of Correspondence. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0251] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Colonel Hay directed to prevent Stock falling into the hands of the enemy, One hundred Dollars advanced for carrying into execution the Resolve concerning the manufacture of Flax. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0251] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Greene. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0251] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to the President of Congress. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0251] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Roads in the northern part of Orange County leading to the Fortifications in the Highlands to be repaired. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0252] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Mr. Schenck to provide Vessels to transport those Troops which were intended to have come to Fishkill back to Peekskill. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0252] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Agreement of Committee on Sulphur and Lead with John McDonald, miner, (note). [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0252] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Appropriation for fitting out and paying off the wages of the Officers and Crew of the sloop Montgomery. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0252] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Arnold to General Schuyler, giving a particular account of the action on Lake Champlain. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0253] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Jacobus Lansing, Jun., setting forth the defenceless state of the City of Albany, read and committed, Two Certificates of Powder manufactured by Henry Wisner, Junior, read and committed. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0254] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of Committee on preparing the Publick Academy for the reception of Troops. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0254] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Fifty Pounds allowed to Nicholas Bayard for providing an Office for securing the Publick Records, Appropriation for the purchase of Clothing, Two bushels of Salt ordered for the use of the Troops at Fishkill. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0254] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Provision for the immediate execution of the printing of the Bills of Credit in the absence of Samuel London, the intended printer thereof. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0255] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Account. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0255] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committees of the several Counties forthwith to take into their custody all the Bohea Tea which shall be found in the possession of any person over the quantity of twenty-five pounds respectively. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0255] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Rangers from Ulster County to be subject to the order of the Committee for Detecting Conspiracies. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0257] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of Committee on request of Dr. Osborn for Medicines for the use of Colonel Swartwout's Regiment. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0257] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Major Lockwood to repair immediately to Poundridge and Bedford to inquire into the state of the Prisoners of War confined there. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0257] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Jacob Deane to be arrested for refusing to receive Continental currency. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0257] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Sixty Pounds advanced to David Gelston for the purchase of Saltpetre, Accounts of Jacamiah Allen referred to the consideration of the Convention. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0258] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Payment to Henry Wisner, Jun., for bounty on Gunpowder manufactured by him. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0258] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Sixteen Shillings a day allowed to Post-Riders. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0258] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler, dated Saratoga, October 16, containing intelligence of the destraction of the Fleet on Lake Champlain. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0259] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from the Marine Committee read, relative to the safety of the Ships building at Poughkeepsie, A Letter from Gouverneur Morris read, assigning reasons for his non-attendance, A Letter from Tench Tilghman to Mr. Duet read. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0259] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolutions to appoint a Committee to proceed to Albany and concert measures with General Schuyler for the defence of the northern frontier of the State. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0259] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The remaining half of the bounty due to Captain De Witt's Company directed to be paid, Each Member allowed to take one of the Guns now at Captain Weeks's for his own present use, Intrenching Tools to be impressed for the Works at Peekskill, The Colonels of all the Regiments of Militia in Ulster County to hold their Regiments in readiness to march at a moment's warning. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0260] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The publication of the Resolves relative to Salt and Tea postponed. [1776-10-21] . [S5-V3-p0261] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Certificate of Captain De Witt's Pay-Roll. [1776-10-21] . [S5-V3-p0261] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Four Pounds paid to Petrus Bogardus for transporting Troops. [1776-10-21] . [S5-V3-p0261] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of Committeee to whom were referred the Muster-Rolls of the different Corps of Rangers in the Counties of Albany, Tryon, and Charlotte. [1776-10-21] . [S5-V3-p0262] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Pay-Rolls of Colonel Livingston's and Colonel Van Ness's Regiments of Militia referred to the Convention, A Letter from the Chairman of the Committee of Bedford referred to the Committee on Conspiracies. [1776-10-21] . [S5-V3-p0263] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Anchors, Cables, and other Stores ordered for the Continental Frigates building at Poughkeepsie. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0263] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Captain Dirck Brinckerhoff appointed to superintend the repairing the Roads in the Highlands. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0264] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Paul Scenck appointed to purchase Clothing for the Troops. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0264] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Henry Schenck and Dirck Jansen directed to forward to the Continental Army in Westchester County, with all possible expedition, all the Flour they can procure. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0264] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Quartermaster-General empowered to impress, in the Counties of Dutchess and Westchester, Horses, Wagons, etc., for the use of the Continental Army, Resolution for expediting the obstructions in Hudson's River. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0264] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Six hundred Pounds advanced on account of the Continental Frigates building at Poughkeepsie. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0264] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Six hundred Pounds paid to Henry Wisner, Jun., as a premium for building a Powder-Mill in Ulster County. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0265] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Five hundred Pounds advanced to the Committee on Conspiracies. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0265] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Assistant Quartermaster-General authorized to impress an out-building for the purpose of securing the Continental Stores, Committees of Ulster, Orange, and Dutchess Counties, requested to send all the Carpenters and Masons that can be procured to Fishkill, A Letter from Colonel Hasbrouck, enclosing a list of disaffected persons in his Regiment, referred to the Committee on Conspiracies, A Letter from Kerr and others in Orange County referred to the same Committee, A Letter from the Chairman of the Committee of Westchester referred to the same Committee. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0265] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Advance to the Committee of Albany and Charlotte Counties, for bounty money, Commissions ordered for Officers in Colonel Isaac Nichol's Regiment. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0266] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Committee of Albany, dated October 21, relative to the disaffected. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0266] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee on Conspiracies authorized to dispose of Alexander Stewart. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0267] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Memorial of Andrew Bestwick, an insolvent debtor in the Jail of Orange County. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0267] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Five hundred Pounds advanced on account of the Fortifications in the Highlands, One thousand Pounds advanced on account of the obstructions in Hudson's River. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0268] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to Elisha Avery. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0268] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to the Committee of Albany. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0268] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Henry Dawkins, a prisoner, begging for a termination of his sorrows by a death, to be inflicted in what manner the House may think fit. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0268] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of William Watkins and others, disaffected persons, referred to the Committee of Conspiracies, A Letter from Orange County, referred to the same Committee. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0269] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Met. [1776-10-24] . [S5-V3-p0269] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Henry Schenck directed to purcahse eight thousand bushels of Wheat, and send it to the Mills of Colonel Van Cortlandt, with the utmost expedition, Colonel Van Cortlandt directed to keep both his Mills constantly at work night and day in making Flour for the Continental Army, General Washington requested to send three Coopers to Colonel Van Cortlandt's Mills, and seventeen to Fishkill, Men employed by Colonel Van Cortlandt in manufacturing Flour exempted from military duty, One hundred bags to be purchased for the purpose of transporting Wheat to the Mills, General James Clinton requested to send to Fishkill as many Coopers as he can possibly spare from his Garrison, Quartermaster-General requested to supply Henry Schenck with as many six-penny Nails as he can possibly spare, there being no Nails of that kind to be purchased in this State, Provision for the maintenance of six poor Women with their Children, from the City of New-York. [1776-10-24] . [S5-V3-p0269] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Mr. Hazard, Postmaster, requested to forward Newspapers to the Convention or Committee of Safety as often as he may be able to procure them. [1776-10-25] . [S5-V3-p0270] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Commissions ordered to be issued to Colonel Snyder's Officers. [1776-10-25] . [S5-V3-p0270] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Complaint against Philip Dalley for heating a workman in a Blacksmith's shop. [1776-10-25] . [S5-V3-p0271] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Commission ordered for Thomas Moffat, as Major of Colonel Isaac Nicoll's Regiment, Commissions ordered for Samuel Drake's Officers. [1776-10-25] . [S5-V3-p0271] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to Colonel Snyder. [1776-10-25] . [S5-V3-p0271] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter read from the Committee appointed to form an arrangement of the Troops. [1776-10-26] . [S5-V3-p0271] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Two Letters read from Peter T. Curtenius. [1776-10-26] . [S5-V3-p0272] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Dr. Van Wycke requested to engage Quarters for Major Sheldon's detachment of Horse. [1776-10-26] . [S5-V3-p0272] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Settlement of the account of Dr. Malachi Treat for attendance and medicine given to Soldiers. [1776-10-26] . [S5-V3-p0272] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Night. [1776-10-26] . [S5-V3-p0272] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Met. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0272] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of Major Lockwood, relative to the removal of the Prisoners of War from Salem and Poundridge. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0273] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Parole of James Auchmuty, John Simpson, and William McDermott. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0273] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Reimbursement of the expenses of the Committee appointed to repair to the Camp at King's Bridge, Payment to Major Lockwood for his disbursements on account of Prisoners of War, Advance to Henry Schenck, Agent to assist the Commissary-General in procuring Flour. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0274] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Note from General Mifflin, informing that Philip Dally shall be sent down to give such satisfacton as the committee may require. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0274] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter read from Tench Tilghman, containing intelligence from the Army. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0275] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Regulation of prices for Board of a Regiment of Light-Horse from Connecticut. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0275] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The following Letters were read: From the Committee appointed to go to Albany to make an arrangement of Officers, From the Chairman of the Committee of the Convention now at Albany, From Messrs. Tudor & Lawrence, at Poughkeepsie, From Colonel Peter R. Livingston, the President, at Esopus, From Peter T. Curtenius, at Philadelphia, From Joseph Hallet, at Prince-Town. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0275] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Major Lockwood requested to proceed to Westchester County, and make provision for the security of the Publick Records, Twelve hundred Pounds forwarded to the Committee appointed to repair to Albany and Ticonderoga. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0275] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to Robert Fates, Chairman of the Committee of the Convention now at Albany. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0276] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolutions authorizing Henry Schenck to purchase Wheat, and to exempt Coopers for two months from military service. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0277] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to the Committee of Arrangement now at Albany. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0277] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The further sum of nine hundred and eighty Pounds transmitted to the Committee of Albany, for the pay, bounty, and subsistence of the Rangers. [1776-10-30] . [S5-V3-p0277] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Advance for the subsistence of twenty Coopers. [1776-10-30] . [S5-V3-p0278] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Peter Curtenius. [1776-10-30] . [S5-V3-p0278] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Mr. McNeal stating that John Dane refuses to receive Congress money in payment of his mortgage. [1776-10-30] . [S5-V3-p0278] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee appointed to devise means for keeping up a regular communication between Fishkill and Albany. [1776-10-30] . [S5-V3-p0278] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Mr. Robert Harper added to the Committee appointed to inventory all the goods belonging to the State fit for soldier's use, Committee to inquire whether the Rangers, under the command of Captain-Commandant M. Smith, will continue in service during the war, Powers of the Committee on the communication between Fishkill and Albany increased, Fifteen thousand Pounds to be remitted to Peter T. Curtenius to pay for Clothing, etc., that he has purchased for the Troops, Egbert Dumont ordered peremptorily to comply immediately with the order of the 12th September directing him to account with the Treasurer for Moneys advanced him, Order for supplying twenty-one Cooprs sent to Fishkill by General James Clinton, with Provisions, One hundred Dollars advanced to one of the daily Riders on account of his wages. [1776-10-31] . [S5-V3-p0278] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from R. R. Livingston, one of the Committee sent to the northward, read, Samuel I. Ten Broeck appointed Second Lieutenant in Captain Goosbeek's Company. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0279] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Robert Yates, Chairman of the Committee sent to Albany, dated Albany, October 25th. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0280] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Settlement of the Pay and Billeting Rolls of Captain-Commandant M. Smith and Captain William Clark. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0281] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Certificate. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0281] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0281] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Jacob Odell. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0281] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Benjamin Dyckman. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0282] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Information communicated that the soldiers want Shoes. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0282] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to the three Brigadier-Generals of the State, relative to Clothing. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0282] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Payment of three hundred Pounds to repair the Roads in Orange County leading to the American Army. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0282] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Memorial of William McNeal, read and referred to the Committee of Dutchess County. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0282] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to the Committee of Dutchess County. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0282] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Settlement of the Accounts of Captain Elias Hasbrouck's Company. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0283] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution for mounting Cannon and erecting small works at different places on the banks of Hudson's River. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0283] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0283] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Tench Tilghman to the Vice President read, Memorandum presented for the maintenance of the Poor from New-York placed in Rombout's Precinct. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0283] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Bounty of two Shillings per pair allowed for every pair of good Wool Cards made in this State out of iron manufactured in this State within six months from this day. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0284] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from Mr. Tilghman read and communicated to the Committee on Conspiracies. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0284] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from Committee on means to convey and obtain intelligence from Albany. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0285] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Appropriation of one hundred Pounds for Spears made in Orange County, Committee to examine and settle Accounts relative to schooner General Putnam. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0285] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Comfort Sands, asking directions for settling the half bounty of Captain Belknap's Company. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0285] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order for the payment of the last moiety of the bounty of Captain Belknap's Rangers. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0285] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee appointed on drafting a number of hands from the Militia of Dutchess County to build Barracks. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0286] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from Samuel Brewster, covering an Affidavit relating to one Conner and Montgomery, read and referred to the Committee on Conspiracies. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0286] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Mr. Duane requested to prepare to attend Congress. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0286] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from Colonel Benjamin Tusteen, relative to some Cloths he has purchased, was read. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0287] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from Johannes Sleght, relative to Salt, of which there is a great scarcity, was read, Letter to Johannes Sleght. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0287] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler, dated Albany, November 3d. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0287] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from John Taylor, enclosing a notification, dated October 4, of a Town-Meeting at New-Marlborough, read and filed, Loan Office Books and Seal to be delivered into the hands of the Treasurer of the State, and he to act as Loan Officer until further order. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0287] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of the Committee appointed to cooperate with General Schuyler in devising and carrying into execution measure for repelling the invasion of the enemy's Army on the northern and western frontiers of the State. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0288] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Five hundred Pounds paid to Captain Dennis on account of obstructing the East River navigation, Settlement of the Account of Peter T. Curtenius, Commissary. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0299] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Advance to Peter T. Curtenius on account of purchase of Clothing. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0300] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from Tench Tilghman, gving intelligence of the Army, read. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0300] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Regulations for granting Passes. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0300] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from General Scott, and a Letter from Colonel Malcom, read and referred to the Committee of Arrangement, Sundry Newspapers received from Mr. Hazard, Letter received from Tench Tilghman, informing of the enemy's Army being moved towards New-York, A Letter from Gerard Bancker, Deputy Treasurer, read and referred, A Letter from Comfort Sands, Auditor-General, read and referred. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0301] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution for payment of balance due to Colonel Smith's Regiment. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0301] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A person in custody of the Committee on Conspiracies believed to be an officer of the Savage ship-of-war, ordered to be sent under guard to General Washington. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0302] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Henry J. Van Rensselaer appointed Commissioner to superintend the Loan Office. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0302] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

One hundred of the disaffected Militia ordered out to build mud barracks. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0302] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Militia. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0302] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Five hundred Pounds advanced to the Committee on Conspiracies. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0303] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Thomas Outwater to attend immediately, or show cause, on pain of contempt. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0303] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Payment to Benjamin Birdsall and others, for conveying two Prisoners from Norwich to Fishkill. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0303] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Mr. Ward authorized to purchase, on account of the State, all the Hides he can. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0304] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The General Court of New Hampshire requested to advance to Egbert Benson, employed by the Committee on Conspiracies to repair to that State, any sum not exceeding a thousand Dollars. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0304] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Colonel Drake and other Members requested to attend without delay. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0304] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Schuyler. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0304] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Fifty Iron Stoves ordered to be sent to General Schuyler, The following Letters were read: From General Schuyler, advising that General Carleton, with his whole Army, has retreated to Canada, From Matt. Visscher, informing that the Committee of Albany have appointed a Committee of Correspondence, From Leonard Gansevoort, on behalf of Albany Committee, acknowledging receipt of Resolutions, From Henry Wisner, relative to Barracks at Windsor. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0304] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order for the security of two felons, apprehended for passing false money. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0305] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order to Committee of Kingston to deliver to John Thomas his Tea. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0305] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Comfort Sands, relative to manufacturing Arms. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0305] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Comfort Sands, enclosing the Treasurer's Accounts. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0306] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Accounts of P. V. B. Livingston, Treasurer. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0306] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Messenger despatched to Colonel De Witt to request his immediate attendance at Fishkill, to assist the Committee of Arrangement. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0306] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from the Chairman of the Committee of Rochester, setting forth the distresses of the inhabitants for want of Salt, was read. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0307] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to the Committee of Rochester. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0307] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Notice to the County Committees that the Convention are now forming a system of Government, and that it is necessary that the Members attend without delay. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0307] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee appointed to take the general superintendance of the Poor. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0307] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from John R. Livingston, with an invoice of goods, etc., received and referred. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0308] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Form of attesting Muster-Rolls. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0308] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Messenger sent to sundry Members to desire their punctual attendance tomorrow morning to form a Convention. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0308] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Stoves. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0308] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Schuyler, relative to the Stoves ordered to be made for him. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0309] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from John R. Livingston, with an invoice of goods, etc., read and referred, Committee appointed to examine the quality and prices of a quantity of Linens. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0309] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

John Sleght requested to examine certain goods, and report what parts of them are fit for the use of the Army, A Messenger sent to Colonel De Witt to request his immediate attendance, and if from home, to search for him until he shall find him. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0309] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler, dated Albany, the 12th current. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0310] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Poor. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0310] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

An account presented by Gerret Roorback, of the City of New-York. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0310] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Settlement of the Account of the Committee to form all arrangement of officers. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0310] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Garrit Roorback. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0311] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order for the settlement of an Account of the Committee of Southold. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0311] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

L'Hommedieu. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0311] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington, dated the 16th November. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0311] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from Jacob Garrigue read, informing that there is about half a ton of Sheet-iron at North-Castle, which may supply pipes for the stoves casting for General Schuyler. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0312] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from Robert Boyd read, promising his aid in forwarding certain Troops to New-Jersey, A Letter from T. Tilghman read, informing of the loss of Fort Washington. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0312] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of the Committee appointed to form an arrangement of officers for four Battalions. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0312] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to prepare a Letter to the Continental Congress, and to General Washington, requesting their approbation of the Resolutions for raising a fifth Battalion in this State, to be commanded by Colonel Dubois, Twelve thousand Pounds advanced for recruiting the four Continental Battalions. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0313] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of Officers of four Battalions to be raised in the State of New-York, arranged by a Committee or Convention of the said State. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0313] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from Samuel Tudor and Augustine Lawrence, read and referred. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0315] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order for the repair of certain Roads, in order to facilitate the cartage of Forage to the Continental Army. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0315] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to Henry Outhout and Anthony Van Bergen, directing them not to buy sundry articles, the prices being too high. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0315] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

An Account of John Sleght, and two Accounts of Thomas Wickes, ordered to be paid. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0316] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from Nicholas Governour read, and committed to the Committee on Conspiracies, A Letter from the Chairman of Kingston, informing of daily outrages, owing to the misfortune of having that detestable article called Tea stored there. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0316] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Schuyler requested to favour the Convention with his advice on the best plan for obstructing the navigation of Hudson's River, The Chain which was broken by the tide in Hudson's River not to be paid for until properly examined. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0316] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from General Heath, requesting assistance in procuring a repository for Military Stores, read and referred. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0317] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Heath. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0317] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

George Clinton. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0317] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to Captains Lawrence and Tudor. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0317] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to the President of Congress. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0317] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Washington. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0318] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report on certain Queries presented by Major Bancker, in behalf of Colonel Snyder and sundry Officers of his Regiment. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0320] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolutions for continuing General Scott's Brigade and Colonel Snyder's Regiment in service one month longer. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0321] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Ticonderoga. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0322] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Committee on obstructing the navigation of Hudson's River directed to report a plan for perfecting the same with all convenient speed. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0322] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from Captains Lawrence and Tudor, relative to the removal of the Ships at Poughkeepsie, read and referred, A Letter from Linde Lord, referred to the Committee of Conspiracies, A Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Hardenbergh read, requesting directions to whom to deliver certain Arms and Accoutrements. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0322] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Alexander Stewart, a prisoner, praying for the allowance of a prisoner of war. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0322] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

House of William Barnes to be used as an Hospital, Provision for the relief of part of a Regiment of Connecticut Troops. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0322] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Pay Roll. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0323] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order for the arrest of one Gilchrist, a soldier, for passing an altered bill of credit of Rhode-Island. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0323] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to state the accounts due to inhabitants of Connecticut on account of expenses accrued in removing Stock and Poor Inhabitants from Long-Island. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0323] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Heath. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0323] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report on the Memorial of Alexander Stewart and William Metclafe. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0323] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report on the circumstances of part of Colonel Bradley's Regiment, Robert Livingston requested to confer with Generals Lee, Heath, and Clinton on the situation of the enemy within the State, The navigation of Hudson's River to be obstructed near Pollepel's Island, agreeable to the plan recommended by General James Clinton. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0324] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order for taking possession of thirty or forty tons of Hay, belonging to certain persons who have gone over to the enemy. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0324] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Scott, dated the 26th instant. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0324] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Heath, dated the 26th instant. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0325] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The latches and hinges for the doors of the Stoves ordered for General Schuyler to be made and forwarded with the Stoves. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0325] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Thanks to General Scott for his patriotick offer of continuing in service one month without any pay, Fifteen hundred Pounds given as a gratuity to the Non-Commissioned Officers and Privates of General Scott's Brigade. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0326] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0326] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to Lynde Lord. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0326] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to Colonel Johannes Hardenburgh. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0326] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Three Pounds paid to Ebenezer Dayton for going express. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0327] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Settlement of pay and subsistence of Captain Jacob Rutsen De Witt's Company of Rangers. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0327] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolutions relative to obstructing Hudson's River. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0327] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order for the removal of Hay, Forage, and Grain, and the sale of the Stock on the farm of Thomas Barclay, who has gone over to the enemy. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0328] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Scott to enclose the Resolutions respecting his Brigade. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0328] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Heath to enclose Resolutions relative to a part of Colonel Bradley's Regiment. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0329] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Pay Rolls. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0329] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Schuyler. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0329] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Washington. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0330] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Muster Roll. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0330] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Committee for securing the frigates at Poughkeepsie. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0330] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Committee appointed to report the Frame of a Constitution and Government to meet every afternoon at four o'clock. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0330] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order for the payment to Colonel Nicoll for a balance due for the bounty of his Regiment. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0331] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to the President of Congress. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0331] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Affidavit of John Marline. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0333] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Memorandum of goods plundered from John Marline by the Provincials. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0334] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Affidavit of Marmaduke Forster. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0334] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A list of articles taken by the soldiers from Marmaduke Forster, at Phillipsburgh, near the White-Plains. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0336] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Heath. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0334] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Captain John Winn, committed to Tryon County Jail, to be continued in confinement until tried in a regular court of justice, Committee of Tryon County authorized to appoint a Jailor pro tempore. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0335] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Memorial of Captain James Stewart, praying a settlement for his past services, and to know whether there is provision made for him in the new arrangement. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0336] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

L'Hommedieu. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0337] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Pay and Subsistence Rolls of a detachment of Albany Militia returned. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0337] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Two thousand Pounds advanced to the Secret Committee, The Secret Committee to report their proceedings and expenditures on or before the 20th of December. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0337] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from Hugh Hughes relative to Cattle drove up to the lines, read and referred. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0337] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report by Robert R. Livingston of his conference with General Heath and General Clinton. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0337] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolutions recommended by Mr. Livingston. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0338] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from General Scott, at Haverstraw, representing the exposed situation of that part of the country, read and sent to General Heath. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0339] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Alterations in the Letter to the President of Congress of the 28th instant. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0340] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Schuyler. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p0341] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Scott. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p0341] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to Agents for collecting Boats for obstructing the navigation of Hudson's River. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p0341] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from Henry Wisner, relative to a drove of Cattle for the Army, read and filed, Committee appointed to write a Letter to Colonel Trumbull relative to Salt, etc., A Letter from William Miller relative to County Records, and his conduct as an executor, read and referred. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p0342] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Sundry Accounts from the Committee of Westchester, presented and referred, An Account of Major Abeel for expenses incurred in apprehending Disaffected Persons, presented and referred, A Certificate of inlisting money due to Ensign Finch, presented and referred. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p0342] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to Stephen Gilbert, the person who has charge of the Cattle mentioned in Mr. Wisner's Letter. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p0342] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report on the Memorial of Captain James Stewart. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p0343] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report on the Pay and Subsistence Rolls of Charlotte County Rangers. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p0343] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order for settlement with Capt. Isaac Belknap for pay and subsistence of his Rangers. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p0343] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Payment to Lieutenant Marston in full for wages due to himself and other persons named in a Muster-Roll. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p0344] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Payment to Major Abeel for disbursements in apprehending a number of disaffected persons. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p0344] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report on the Account transmitted by Colonel Hay. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p0344] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolutions relative to burning the Court-House at White-Plains. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p0345] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from Committee to whom was recommitted a Letter from Mr. Hughes, respecting stock driven front lower part of Westchester County, by order of General Lee. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p0345] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Washington, enclosing resolutions relative to the wantonness and cruelty of the person concerned in burning the publick and private buildings at the White-Plains. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p0346] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Scott read and filed, stating that he finds the number of his Brigade who are willing to continue in service another month too inconsiderable to be retained. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p0346] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

One hundred Pounds paid to Colonel Lott for moneys advanced by him for relief of poor. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p0346] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Payment of ten Dollars to Benjamin Hinchman, an express sent with a gratuity to General Scott's Brigade. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p0346] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Four hundred Pounds paid to the Committee appointed to procure Clothing For the Continental Troops. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p0347] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to devise an ordinance for securing all estates and effects which are deserted by the owners. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p0347] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

William Miller appointed a Commissioner for disposing of the stock in Colonel McDaniel's pastures at Bedford. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p0347] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to Doctor Bard, thanking him for the use of his Team for the publick without reward. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p0347] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Francis Lewis, dated the 27th ult., one of the Marine Committee at Congress, respecting the Frigate at Poughkeepsie. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p0347] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Captain Samuel Tudor, at Poughkeepsie, dated the 2d instant. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p0348] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General George Clinton, dated Fort Constitution, the 1st instant. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p0348] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Phebe Oakley, representing that she hath been inhumanly robbed and plundered of her effects by Captain Ford. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p0349] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Deposition of Phebe Oakley. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p0349] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Deposition of Tolmom Pugsley. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p0350] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Deposition of Ebenezer Burrill. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p0351] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

On Reading. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p0351] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Heath, requesting him to detain Captain Ford in custody. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p0351] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to Colonel Henry B. Livingston, desiring him to transmit an account of the families, stock, and effects by him removed from Long-Island. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p0352] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from General James Clinton, recommending Captain I. Rosekrans to be continued in service, read and referred, A Letter from Benjamin Birdsall, respecting his former services and an appointement in the Army, read and referred. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p0352] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Gibson, Auditor-General, dated 21st November, requesting that the Publick Accounts of this State may be sent to Commissioners. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p0352] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Gibson, directing the Publick Accounts in the Northern Department to be laid before the Commissioners at Albany. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p0353] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

One hundred Pounds paid on account of goods lately purchased by John R. Livingston, at Boston. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p0353] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Brigade of General Scott disbanded except about one hundred and fifty men, Four Dollars to be paid to each non-commissioned officer and private of General Scott's Brigade who shall continue in service fourteen days, as a gratuity. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p0353] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

All persons charged with altering or counterfeiting Bills of Credit to be secured, in order to take their trials in a due course of law. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p0354] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution relative to the one hundred Pounds advanced to Captain James Stewart for bounty money. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p0354] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report from the Committee to whom were referred the Letters of Francis Lewis and Captain Samuel Tudor. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p0355] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Payment in full to Henry Quaekenboss for the goods purchased by him for the Convention, together with his commissions at five per cent. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p0355] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Memorandum forwarded by General George Clinton of articles wanted. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p0355] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

L'Hommedieu. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p0356] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Heath, requesting that Major Taylor may be employed to collect and purchase materials for the obstruction of Hudson's River. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p0358] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to impress Boats for carrying on obstructions in Hudson's River. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p0357] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A majority of the votes of the several Counties, or a representation of seven different Counties, to form a Convention. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p0357] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to John Gibson, Auditor-General, desiring that the whole Accounts of the State with the Continent may be audited before the Commissioners at Albany. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p0357] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to impress Boats for carrying on obstructions in Hudson's River. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p0358] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to devise means for procuring Salt for the relief of the back inhabitants of the State. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p0359] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Cannon to be east at Salisbury for the Ships in Hudson's River. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p0359] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order to pay Captain Nathaniel Scribner in full for the pay and billeting expenses of his Company. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p0359] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Memorial of Colonel Hawthorne, stating that a number of disorderly persons had forcibly carred away his Salt, read and referred. [1776-12-06] . [S5-V3-p0359] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter of John Elmendorf, stating that he cannot accept the trust of procuring Boats, on account of the riot, read and referred. [1776-12-06] . [S5-V3-p0360] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of Committee on Conspiracies in the case of Abraham C. Cuyler, late Mayor of Albany. [1776-12-06] . [S5-V3-p0360] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petrus Bogardus requested to take charge of a quantity of Tar and Tents belonging to the Continent, which are wasting at Fishkill Landing. [1776-12-06] . [S5-V3-p0360] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Heath. [1776-12-06] . [S5-V3-p0360] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Sick Soldiers of General McDongall's Brigade, now lying at Peckskill, permitted to occupy the Academy at Fishkill. [1776-12-06] . [S5-V3-p0361] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from General Heath, respecting a Hospital, read, A Letter from General Schuyler, relative to obstructing Hudson's River, read, Committee to wait on Mr. Clinton with General Schuylers' Letter and General Arnold's Plan of Obstruction. [1776-12-07] . [S5-V3-p0361] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order to pay Captain George White, in full for inlisting money for his Company. [1776-12-07] . [S5-V3-p0361] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The President to write a Letter to Governour Trumbull for the removal of the Poor. [1776-12-07] . [S5-V3-p0361] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order to pay James Grinnel and twelve Rangers with him, three Dollars each, The clause in the Letter to Mr. Hancock, relating to Flaxseed, to be obliterated. [1776-12-07] . [S5-V3-p0362] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order for payment of Captain Townsend's Pay and Subsistence Rolls. [1776-12-07] . [S5-V3-p0362] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee to go immediately to General George Clinton, and, in conjunction with him, to call out the Militia of Orange and Ulster Counties. [1776-12-07] . [S5-V3-p0362] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to Governour Trumbull. [1776-12-08] . [S5-V3-p0363] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Schuyler. [1776-12-08] . [S5-V3-p0363] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Two hundred Pounds advanced to Captain John Houston, on account of Bounty Money. [1776-12-09] . [S5-V3-p0364] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to Committee of Salem, relative to securing the property of the disaffected who have joined the enemy. [1776-12-09] . [S5-V3-p0364] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter from the Committee of Albany, relative to the abuse in the weight of Flour, and of the Estates of persons who have gone over to the enemy, read and referred, A Letter from Mrs. Inglis, requesting permission to go to her husband, in the City of New-York, read and referred. [1776-12-09] . [S5-V3-p0364] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

All the Militia of Orange and Ulster Counties to march forthwith with four days' provisions, to Chester, in Orange County, Gratuity of one Dollar offered to each man of Colonel Malcom's Regiment who will remain in service till the last day of December, General George Clinton, in cooperating with Generals Lee and Gates, to take special care at all events to secure the Passes in the Highlands, on Hudson's River, Six thousand Pounds advanced to General George Clinton. [1776-12-09] . [S5-V3-p0365] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Mr. Cantine chosen Chairman pro tem., A Letter from General McDougall, assigning reasons for sending three or four hundred men to protect Orange-Town, read and referred, A Letter from Samuel Tudor, relative to the articles wanted for the equipment of the Ships, read and referred. [1776-12-10] . [S5-V3-p0366] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Delegates in Congress, dated the 4th instant. [1776-12-10] . [S5-V3-p0366] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolutions enclosed in the Letter from the Delegates in Congress. [1776-12-10] . [S5-V3-p0367] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Rangers of Tryon County allowed Continental rations instead of their weekly subsistence money, during the time they remain in garrison. [1776-12-10] . [S5-V3-p0367] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Schuyler. [1776-12-10] . [S5-V3-p0367] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General McDougall. [1776-12-10] . [S5-V3-p0368] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Chairman of the County of Orange to request the attendance of the Southern Members of that County, or assign reasons for their non-attendance. [1776-12-11] . [S5-V3-p0368] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of Letters brought up by a flag with Rev. Mr. Inglis and Mr. Moore. [1776-12-11] . [S5-V3-p0368] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolutions. [1776-12-11] . [S5-V3-p0369] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Letter received from General Heath, informing that he was ordered to the west side of Hudson's River, by which the defiles in the Highlands will be exposed, A Letter to be written to General Washington, requesting that the order for General Heath's division to march may be countermanded, The Letter to General Washington to go by express, who is empowered to impress Horses every ten miles, and to ride night and day, both going and returning, Reward to the Express if he shall go and return in less than six days. [1776-12-11] . [S5-V3-p0369] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Washington. [1776-12-11] . [S5-V3-p0369] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Sundry Letters, brought up by a flag, ordered to be sent to the respective persons to whom they were written. [1776-12-11] . [S5-V3-p0370] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Morris directed to repair to Philadelphia, and take his seat in General Congress, that Philip Livingston may be enabled to visit his family. [1776-12-11] . [S5-V3-p0370] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report on Samuel Tudor's Letter relative to De Grushe. [1776-12-11] . [S5-V3-p0370] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee for furnishing General George Clinton with Ammunition, and other necessaries for his Brigade. [1776-12-11] . [S5-V3-p0370] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Major Terboss and Mr. Van Wyck appointed to take charge of all the Hides sent to Fishkill, Six hundred Pounds advanced to Stephen Ward, on account of Hides purchased for the State. [1776-12-12] . [S5-V3-p0371] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Notice by the Chairman of the Government Committee, that the said Committee will report this day eight days. [1776-12-12] . [S5-V3-p0371] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Secretary to write to Colonel Blackwell and Major Jonathan Lawrence, of Queen's County, requesting their attendance as Members of Convention. [1776-12-12] . [S5-V3-p0371] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General George Clinton, informing him that two Regiments have been sent to Westchester County to drive off Major Rogers and his Rangers. [1776-12-12] . [S5-V3-p0371] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Samuel London allowed two hundred Pounds per annum, for publishing the acts of Convention in a weekly Newspaper. [1776-12-12] . [S5-V3-p0372] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order for payment for the Chain which was lately drawn across Hudson's River, and which broke by the tide. [1776-12-12] . [S5-V3-p0372] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to Colonel Henry B. Livingston, requesting him, if consistent with his intructions from General Washinton, to repair to this State in order to oppose the ravages of the enemy in the County of Westchester. [1776-12-12] . [S5-V3-p0372] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Mr. Moore and Mr. Little added to the Committee for taking care of the Poor, Order for the discharge of an account of Rations furnished to Prisoners of War, and for Medicine and attendance, The Covenant of the Convention of the New-Hampshire Grants, held at Dorset, on the 25th of September last, and extracts from the Minutes of said Convention, read and referred. [1776-12-12] . [S5-V3-p0372] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Gates, from the Committee appointed to concert measures with General Clinton for calling out the Militia of Orange and Ulster Counties. [1776-12-13] . [S5-V3-p0373] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to be written to General Schuyler, requesting him to contermand procuring the Logs he has ordered, but to direct the Boards and the Tar to be forwarded. [1776-12-13] . [S5-V3-p0374] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of the Selectmen of the Town of Concord, for a reimbursement of Money expended for Cord-wood for the Army. [1776-12] . [S5-V3-p0373] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of John Clark, of Hadley, for allowance for a Gun, Coat, Hat, and other articles lost in service. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0375] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of William Foster and Charles Sigourney, for four three-pound Cannon, for the armed sloop Oliver Cromwell. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0375] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Committee of Newburyport, respecting Captain Evans and his brigantine Necessity. [1776-10-08] . [S5-V3-p0376] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Committee of Newburyport, respecting Captain Evans and his brigantine Necessity. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0376] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order to the Commissary-General to send ten bolts Duck and one Four-pounder Cannon, for the use of the armed brigantine Massachusetts. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0377] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order to Timothy Parsons, agent for the Eastern District, to deliver a Prize to Captain Souther. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0377] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Adam Helme, in behalf of Adam Babcock, for a pair of small Cannon for a Brigantine now loading at Dartmouth. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0377] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order for delivering Cannon to Adam Helme. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0377] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Charles Sigourney and others, of Boston, for a commission for the sloop Oliver Cromwell. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0377] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for altering the armed sloop Freedom into a brigantine. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0378] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for the delivery of Powder to Charles Sigourney. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0378] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve permitting Joan Bernard Ollive to sail with his cargo of Lumber for the West-Indies. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0378] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve permitting Abraham Redwood to exhibit his claim for ten hogsheads of Sugar, at the Superiour Court, where the appeal is now pending. [1776-10-09] . [S5-V3-p0378] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Timothy McDaniell, of Scarborough, offering himself to command some vessel in the American Navy. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0378] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Thomas Jones and others, of Newburyport, for a commission for the schooner Washington. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0379] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Nathaniel Farley and others, of Ispwich, for a commission for the schooner Fair Lady. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0380] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Tristram Dalton and Stephen Hooper, of Newburyport, for a commission for the brigantine Dalton. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0380] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Lawrence R. Campbell, a prisoner of war in Concord Jail, for a release or a hearing. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0380] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Lawrence R. Campbell, a prisoner of war in Concord Jail, for a release or a hearing. [1776-09-19] . [S5-V3-p0381] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Lawrence R. Campbell, a prisoner of war in Concord Jail, for a release or a hearing. [1776-08-28] . [S5-V3-p0381] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Lawrence R. Campbell, a prisoner of war in Concord Jail, for a release or a hearing. [1776-08-30] . [S5-V3-p0382] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Josiah Barchelder, Jun., for a protection for James Brown and Nathan Brown to return from Yarmouth, in Nova-Scotia, to Ipswich. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0382] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Josiah Barchelder, Jun., for a protection for James Brown and Nathan Brown to return from Yarmouth, in Nova-Scotia, to Ipswich. [1776-09-28] . [S5-V3-p0382] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order to the Sheriff of the County of Bristol, to receive Benjamin Marston and Gideon White, refugees from Boston. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0383] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order to the Sheriff of the County of Bristol, to receive Benjamin Marston and Gideon White, refugees from Boston. [1776-06-24] . [S5-V3-p0383] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for the delivery of Powder to Jonathan Hobby. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0383] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for paying Samuel Phillips, Jun., two thousand eight hundred Pounds to pay for Saltpetre. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0384] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for paying William Frost in full of the account referred to in his Petition. [1776-10-10] . [S5-V3-p0384] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order to Colonel Crafts to secure the two Four-Pounders, the property of the State, now lying at Plymouth. [1776-10-11] . [S5-V3-p0384] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for the delivery of Flour to Samuel Russell Gerry. [1776-10-11] . [S5-V3-p0384] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for supplying the inhabitants of Machias with Corn, etc.. [1776-10-11] . [S5-V3-p0384] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve discharging schooner Diligent, officers and men. [1776-10-11] . [S5-V3-p0384] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve on the Petition of Stephen Hall and Peleg Crocker, praying that their sloop may be restored to them. [1776-10-11] . [S5-V3-p0385] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for paying Samuel Adams two hundred Pounds, in part for his services as a member of Congress. [1776-10-11] . [S5-V3-p0385] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for paying Jonathan Brown twenty-six Pounds and five Shillings for his service as Commissary. [1776-10-11] . [S5-V3-p0385] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for making application to Congress for one hundred thousand Pounds. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0385] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for paying Jonathan Glover in full for sundries he supplied to Captain Jeremiah Obrian and John Lambert. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0385] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve allowing Provisions to the Officers and Mariners of Armed Vessels. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0385] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

William Drew added to the Committee appointed for altering the sloop Freedom. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0385] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve on the Petition of the First Parish in Falmouth. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0386] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Nehemiah Somes for six Three-pounders for an Armed Vessel which he is fitting out. [1776-10-11] . [S5-V3-p0386] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Nehemiah Somes for six Three-pounders for an Armed Vessel which he is fitting out. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0386] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Jacob Williams and others for a commission for the schooner Active. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0387] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for delivering Powder to Nathaniel Goodwin. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0387] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for the discharge of sloop Machias Liberty, Captain Obrian and men. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0387] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

George Saybrook appointed Second Lieutenant of the Company of Matrosses stationed at Gloucester. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0387] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for the delivery of Cannon to Alexander Shepard. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0387] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for paying William Owen for billeting men, and in full for all accounts. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0388] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for paying to the Hon. James Bowdoin two years interest due to him on a Government note, and such part of the principal as he may require. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0388] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for the delivery of fifty barrels of Flour to Willilam Frost, Commissary of the forces stationed at Falmouth. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0388] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Daniel Knight, praying that the loss he sustained on Damarris Cove from the enemy, may be made up to him. [1776-08-29] . [S5-V3-p0388] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Daniel Knight, praying that the loss he sustained on Damarris Cove from the enemy, may be made up to him. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0388] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Daniel Knight, praying that the loss he sustained on Damarris Cove from the enemy, may be made up to him. [1776-01-18] . [S5-V3-p0389] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of James McCobb and Jordan Parker, of Georgetown, on Kennebeck River, relative to the payment of the Guards at the mouth of Kennebeck River. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0389] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of James McCobb and Jordan Parker, of Georgetown, on Kennebeck River, relative to the payment of the Guards at the mouth of Kennebeck River. [1776-06-08] . [S5-V3-p0389] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of James McCobb and Jordan Parker, of Georgetown, on Kennebeck River, relative to the payment of the Guards at the mouth of Kennebeck River. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0389] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of James McCobb and Jordan Parker, of Georgetown, on Kennebeck River, relative to the payment of the Guards at the mouth of Kennebeck River. [1776-08-20] . [S5-V3-p0390] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of James McCobb and Jordan Parker, of Georgetown, on Kennebeck River, relative to the payment of the Guards at the mouth of Kennebeck River. [1776-09-13] . [S5-V3-p0390] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order to Colonel Josiah Brewer to take under his command the Guard of thirty men placed on Penobscot River under the direction of Andrew Gilman. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0390] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Elijah Freeman Payne, of Boston, for a commission for the schooner Eagle. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0390] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Josiah Morton, keeper of the Jail in the County of Plymouth, praying relief for maintenance of Refugees, before their discharge be granted. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0390] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Josiah Morton, keeper of the Jail in the County of Plymouth, praying relief for maintenance of Refugees, before their discharge be granted. [1776-09-07] . [S5-V3-p0391] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Josiah Morton, keeper of the Jail in the County of Plymouth, praying relief for maintenance of Refugees, before their discharge be granted. [1776-09-09] . [S5-V3-p0391] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Dr. Stockbridge and others, Refugees, confined in Jail at Plymouth. [1776-09-09] . [S5-V3-p0391] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Dr. Stockbridge and others, Refugees, confined in Jail at Plymouth. [1776-09-09] . [S5-V3-p0392] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolves on the Petition of Benjamin Stockbridge and others, as also the Petition of Josiah Morton. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0393] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for lending Governour Trumbull one ton of Sulphur. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0394] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve directing the Committee of South-Hadley relative to surverys. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0394] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve relative to an immediate return of all the Prisoners of War within the State. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0394] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Nehemiah Somes for Shot. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0394] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Nehemiah Somes for Shot. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0395] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order on the Petition of Robert Cragg, granting him liberty to go to the West-Indies. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0395] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Richard Silvester, for liberty to depart from the State. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0395] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Richard Silvester, for liberty to depart from the State. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0395] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve establishing the form of Beating Orders and of Inlistment for raising the State's quota of the Army. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0396] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for adjourning the Inferior Court in the County of Dukes County. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0396] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of John Mercer and others for a commission for the brigantine Rising States. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0398] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve relative to the inhabitants of Boston and Charlestown, dispersed in the several Towns in the State and supported at the publick expense. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0397] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for paying eighteen Shillings in lieu of a Blanket to each of the men who shall inlist in the new Army. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0397] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for paying Jesse Story for Arms, Ammunition, etc., lost in the battle at Bunker-Hill. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0897] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve relative to receiving Saltpetre. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0897] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for paying two hundred Pounds to the Committee for building a Powder Mill at Sutton. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0398] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Officers of the schooner Diligent, for a commission for Walter Perkins as Second Lieutenant. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0398] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for the delivery of four Cannon, and the sloop Liberty and schooner Diligent, with such of their appurtenances as are not the property of the State, to James Noble Shannon and Jonas Farnsworth. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0398] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for raising the State's quota of the Continental Army. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0399] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for paying Captain Thomas Fletcher twenty Pounds, for treating with and inlisting Indians, at Penobscot. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0400] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for paying Jonathan Lowder four hundred Pounds, to enable him to supply the Penobscot tribe of Indians with necessary Ammunition, Clohting, and Provisions. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0400] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for paying Parker Cleaveland for his services as Surgeon to Colonel Sergeant's Regiment. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0400] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for the delivery of Powder to Josiah Batcheldor, Jr., for the privateer Warren. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0401] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve relative to Saltpetre. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0401] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for paying John Perkins for hi sloxx sustained on Bunker Hill and for his wages. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0401] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for paying Samuel Belknap for nursing etc., four soldiers belonging to Colonel Stark's Regiment. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0401] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Nathaniel Whittaker for aid in erecting and preparing works for the manufacture of Salt. [1776-10-21] . [S5-V3-p0401] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of a number of the Militia of Falmouth, Scarborough, Gorham, and Windham. [1776-10-21] . [S5-V3-p0402] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petiton of James Arnaud, late master of the ship Queen of England, praying permission to go to Cape Francois. [1776-10-21] . [S5-V3-p0402] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for paying Thomas Crane twenty-two hundred Pounds for the purchase of Saltpetre. [1776-10-21] . [S5-V3-p0403] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of David Pearce and others for a commission for the schooner Langdon. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0403] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order to Sheriffs to make an immediate return of all Prisoners of War within the State. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0403] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Abraham Walker and Isaiah Walker, prisoners at Springfield, praying for a release from confinement. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0403] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Abraham Walker and Isaiah Walker, prisoners at Springfield, praying for a release from confinement. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0404] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of John Coulston for a commission as commander of the schooner Warren. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0404] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Orders to Captain John Fish, of the brigantine Tyrannicide, for a cruise. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0404] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Lemuel Perkins, confined to the Town of Salem, praying remission of further punishment. [1776-10-21] . [S5-V3-p0405] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order for the discharge of Lemuel Perkins. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0405] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order for the discharge of Lemuel Perkins. [1776-10-21] . [S5-V3-p0405] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order to lend one ton of Sulphur to Governour Trumbull. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0406] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order for paying Samuel Harding for his services as Commissary for the Troops stationed at Truro, and for his commissions at two and a half per cent. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0406] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of James Payson and others, of Rowley, offering a quantity of Saltpetre. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0406] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petiton of Samuel Allyne Otis, praying that John Gray, his apprentice, may be released from imprisonment. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0406] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petiton of Samuel Allyne Otis, praying that John Gray, his apprentice, may be released from imprisonment. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0407] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of officers and soldiers of Colonel Marshall's Regiment, praying that they may be served with Provisions suitable for men in the service of the State. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0407] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of officers and soldiers of Colonel Marshall's Regiment, praying that they may be served with Provisions suitable for men in the service of the State. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0407] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of officers and soldiers of Colonel Marshall's Regiment, praying that they may be served with Provisions suitable for men in the service of the State. [1776-10-24] . [S5-V3-p0407] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of officers and soldiers of Colonel Marshall's Regiment, praying that they may be served with Provisions suitable for men in the service of the State. [1776-07-20] . [S5-V3-p0407] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for payment to sundry persons for losses on Bunker's Hil. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0407] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve to encourage men to continue in service till the first of February next. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0408] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve remitting to the inhabitants of the Town of Falmouth one half the Tax laid on them for the year 1775. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0408] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for addditonal payment to Captain James Sikes, to enable him to pay for Saltpetre. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0408] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Isaac Harper, praying a release from confinement. [1776-10-24] . [S5-V3-p0408] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Alteration of the Resolve encouraging soldiers to remain in service. [1776-10-24] . [S5-V3-p0409] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve relative to apprehending Deserters. [1776-10-24] . [S5-V3-p0409] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Stephen Rice and James Woods, praying that the persons employed at their Furnace may be excused from military duty. [1776-10-25] . [S5-V3-p0409] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order to Richard Derby, Jun., directing him to file a libel against the prize brig Henry and Ann. [1776-10-25] . [S5-V3-p0410] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Miles Greenwood, of Salem, for a commission for Benjamin Dean as Commander of the sloop Revenge. [1776-10-25] . [S5-V3-p0410] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order to Colonel Henry Herrick. [1776-10-25] . [S5-V3-p0410] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve relative to Captain Obrien's Rolls. [1776-10-25] . [S5-V3-p0410] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve allowing Lieutenant Varnum and Josiah Foster for losses on Bunker's Hill. [1776-10-25] . [S5-V3-p0411] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for supplying General Schuyler with Nails. [1776-10-25] . [S5-V3-p0411] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve appointing a Commissary for Sea-coast men, stationed at Newburyport. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0411] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve appointing a Committee to record certificates, etc., relative to wounded men. [1776-10-25] . [S5-V3-p0411] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve authorizing the Committee of Deer-Island to libel the sloop Sally. [1776-10-25] . [S5-V3-p0412] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for supplying the Militia in the County of Berkshire with Arms and Ammunition. [1776-10-26] . [S5-V3-p0412] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve granting Levi Allen one hundred and twenty Pounds, of silver or gold, in exchange for the same sum in Bills of Credit of any of the United States. [1776-10-26] . [S5-V3-p0412] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for appointing a Board of War. [1776-10-26] . [S5-V3-p0412] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for raising three of the Battalions assessed this State. [1776-10-26] . [S5-V3-p0414] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of John Turner for the discharge of his son, who is stationed at the Garnet. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0415] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of the Selectmen of Beverly for a Company of Sea-Coast Men, or other means for the protection of the Town. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0415] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Oliver Allen and others, of Wenham, for a commission for the sloop True Blue. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0416] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Permission for Levi Allen to go to Halifax. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0416] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve allowing Ruth Parker for the loss her late husband sustained on Bunker Hill. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0416] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve allowing Joseph Trip, a wounded soldier, thirteen Pounds. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0416] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve allowing Thomas Mighill for his loss on Bunker Hill. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0416] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve allowing sundry persons for losses on Bunker Hill. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0417] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for paying Jacob Frost for his wages while in captivity, and for things lost in the battle. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0417] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve empowering the Commissary to supply the several Towns with Powder. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0417] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve permitting David Smith to go to Nova-Scotia. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0417] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Memorial of Colonel Josiah Whitney, praying that his Battalion may be put on Continental pay. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0417] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for adjourning the Superior Court for Essex and Middlesex. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0418] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve permitting William Pitts to return to Massachusetts. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0418] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of George Child for permission to proceed from Beverly to Bristol with a schooner. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0418] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Josiah Batchelder, Jun., and Company, for a commission for the schooner Warren. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0419] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Josiah Ellis and others for seven days' Rations. [1776-10-30] . [S5-V3-p0419] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Josiah Godfrey, Chief Pilot of the sloop-of-war Republic, praying for an increase of wages. [1776-10-30] . [S5-V3-p0420] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for supplying the Army with necessary stores. [1776-10-30] . [S5-V3-p0420] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve allowing Thomas Ludlow, Jun., a prisoner, some goods. [1776-10-30] . [S5-V3-p0420] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve empowering the Treasurer of Massachusetts to stop part of Captain Obrian's Roll. [1776-10-30] . [S5-V3-p0421] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of the Committee of Salem, praying that some steps may be immediately taken relative to certain Captives, to ensure the publick safety. [1776-10-30] . [S5-V3-p0421] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Philip Moore and Archibald Mercer for a commission for the ship General Mifflin. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0422] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of John Harvey for permission to purchase a Vessel and return to Jamaica. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0422] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of William Tobey for wages as Second Lieutenant. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0423] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve allowing the Accounts of the Treasurer of the County of Suffolk, for the year 1774. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0423] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve allowing the Accounts of the County Treasurer for Suffolk for the year 1775. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0423] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Uriah Oakes and William Shattuck for a commission for the brigantine Hawke. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0424] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for supplying the Army with Clothing. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0424] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve on the Petition of David Smead and others, relative to purchasing Guns. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0424] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve relative to casting Cannon. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0424] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Address from the General Court of Massachusetts to the Officers and Private Soldiers who are gone from that State to the Army. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0425] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve on the Petition of Robert Basden, allowing the amount of Rations for eighteen weeks to his son. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0427] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Memorial of Richard Derby, relative to schooner Polly and cargo. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0427] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve respecting the Estates of Refugees. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0428] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Edward Brown for permission to purchase a quantity of Powder out of the publick stock. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0428] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for sending Saltpetre to Livingston's Powder Mills. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0428] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order to Captain John Foster Williams to discharge certain Seamen from on board the privateer Republick. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0429] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of the Committee of Deer-Island, with Depositions and other Papers. [1776-09-20] . [S5-V3-p0429] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

John Bane. [1776-10-03] . [S5-V3-p0430] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

John Shaw. [1776-10-05] . [S5-V3-p0430] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

John Robison. [1776-07-31] . [S5-V3-p0431] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Council. [1776-08-22] . [S5-V3-p0431] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

John Bane. [1776-08-31] . [S5-V3-p0432] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Daniel Sullivan. [1776-08-31] . [S5-V3-p0432] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee. [1776-09-05] . [S5-V3-p0433] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Nathan Jones. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0433] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0433] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0434] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0435] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0435] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve relative to the Offficers and Soldiers destined to Horse-Neck. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0436] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve granting a pension to John Robbins. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0436] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for transporting Whale-Boats to Newport. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0436] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve relative to Daniel Robbin's Muster-Roll. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0436] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of William Blair Townsend for the payment of interest due on a publick loan. [1776-09-07] . [S5-V3-p0436] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of William Blair Townsend for the payment of interest due on a publick loan. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0437] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Joseph Patrick for payment of expenses incurred in giving information of Nathan Jones. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0437] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Robert Farrah, praying to be allowed his private adventure captured in a transport vessel. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0438] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve relative to the brig Mary and James. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0438] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for paying Jonathan Sturgis one month's wages. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0438] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve respecting Prisoners of War. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0438] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for putting four hundred Pounds in the hands of the Committee for building a Powder Mill at Sloughton. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0439] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order to the Sheriff of the County of Essex to search certain persons for dangerous papers. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0439] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve appointing Wagonmasters. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0439] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order respecting the trial of the brig Betsey. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0440] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order respecting the trial of the brig Betsey. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0440] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order respecting an exchange of Prisoners. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0440] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for paying Enoch Coe an allowance for the expense of his sickness. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0441] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for paying five thousand Pounds to the Board of War. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0441] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Establishment for the Commissaries appointed to deliver Stores to the Army. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0441] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Benjamin Foster, in behalf of the Sixth Regiment in the County of Lincoln, for Ammunition. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0441] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of the Committee of Machias, with other Papers. [1776-06-19] . [S5-V3-p0442] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of the Committee of Machias, with other Papers. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0442] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of the Committee of Machias, with other Papers. [1775-12-29] . [S5-V3-p0443] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of the Committee of Machias, with other Papers. [1776-06-14] . [S5-V3-p0443] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of the Committee of Machias, with other Papers. [1776-06-20] . [S5-V3-p0443] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Moses Morse and Peter Werden, for the repair of the Middle Road to Ticonderoga. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0444] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Tristram Dalton and others, for a commission for the sloop Satisfaction. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0445] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for supplying Truckmaster at Penobscot with Powder and Lead for the Indians. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0445] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for the delivery of Saltpetre for Mr. Livingston's Powder-Mill. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0445] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve on the Petition of Colonel Benjamin Foster. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0446] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve on the Petition of the Committee of Machias. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0446] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve relative to the utensils left by the Sea-coast Forces at Falmouth. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0446] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for repairing the Middle Road to Ticonderoga. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0446] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Ezra Sargeant appointed a Commissary. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0446] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for supplying Edward Brown with Gunpowder. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0446] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution approving the Declaration of Independence. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0447] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

An Act for the punishment of High Treason and other atrocious crimes against the State. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0447] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

An Act for prescribing and enjoining an oath of fidelity to the State. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0448] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution directing the publication of certain Acts. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0448] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

An Act for supporting the credit and currency of the Bills of Credit emitted and made current by the Congress of the United States of America, and the Bills of Publick Credit of this State. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0448] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution ordering the publication of the Act for supporting the Bills of Credit. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0449] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution directing the arrest and examination of suspected persons. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0449] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

An Act in addition to an Act entitled "An Act for the more effectual carrying into execution the several Acts relative to the making of Saltpetre and Gunpowder within this Colony". [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0449] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution appointing reinspectors of Saltpetre. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0450] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

An Act to prevent Engrossers, and for the better supply of our Troops in the Army with such necessaries as may be wanted. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0450] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution for encouraging the making of Salt. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0450] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution authorizing the Governour and Council to lay an embargo. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0450] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution appointing a Commissioner to superintend the Loan Office. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0451] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution respecting the attendance of the State Delegates in Congress. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0451] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution for encouraging the manufacture of Saltpetre. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0451] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution for raising eight Battalions. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0451] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution for increasing the pay and allowances of the Non-Commissioned Officers and Soldiers of the Eight Battalions. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0451] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution respecting Tents. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0452] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution requesting Troops for the Sea-coast. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0452] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution for reinforcing the Continental Army. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0452] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution ordering Troops to the western part of the State. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0452] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution authorizing advances to the Troops. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0452] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

An Act to compel the furnishing necessary Supplies and Assistance to the Quartermaster General of the Continental Army. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0452] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution providing Camp Equipage for the Militia. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0453] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution ordering Supplies for General Gates. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0453] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report respecting Sick and Discharged Soldiers. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0454] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution authorizing the seizure of Pork for the publick service. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0454] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution for procuring Fire-Arms and Gun-Locks. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0454] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution relating to the support of Prisoners of War. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0455] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution directing the examination of Surgeons. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0455] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution requesting care may be taken of the Sick Soldiers. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0455] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve for removing Stores and Provisions from the sea-coast. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0455] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution providing a Hospital for Sick Soldiers. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0456] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution for arming the Militia. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0456] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution directing a settlement of Accounts with the Continental Treasury. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0456] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution for encouraging Volunteers. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0457] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution on General Schuyler's Letter of October 16. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0457] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution for the recovery of the Records of New-Jersey. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0457] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Military Appointments by the Assembly. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0458] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter of Hopestill Capon. [1776-08-29] . [S5-V3-p1519] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Friends, Brothers, and Countrymen. [1776-09-19] . [S5-V3-p0806] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Dr. Shippen to the President of Congress. [1776-09-19] . [S5-V3-p1293] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Information from Captain Farmer. [1776-09-19] . [S5-V3-p1359] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Giles Gaylord. [1776-10-05] . [S5-V3-p1136] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Translation. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p1091] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Patience Capen. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p1519] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A true copy of a Letter wrote by Aaron Kanonaron, a Mohawk Chief from Niagara, to his brother David. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0770] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Intercepted Letter to Sir Grey Cooper. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0893] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Secretary of the Admiralty to Mr. Neave: Orders have been given for the convoy to sail on the arrival of the Nottingham and Richmond. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0459] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Memorial and Petition of John Noble Taylor. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0910] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Prize brigantine Sarah to be sold at publick vendue, at Jamestown, Virginia. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0459] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Advertisement for proposals for supplying the Seocnd and Seventh Virginia Regiments with provisions. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0459] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Notice of the death of Colonel Richard Bland. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0460] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of John Games to the Maryland Convention, for the discharge of his son from the Army. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0460] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Stephen Steward to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0461] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Instructions from Marine Committee to Captain Warner, of the sloop Fly. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0461] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Garrison orders, Philadelphia. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0462] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Proceedings of a meeting of inhabitants of Chester County, Pennsylvania, on a letter signed by John Dickinson and others. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0463] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Dr. Shippen to the Board of War, enclosing a return of the sick in the hospitals. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0463] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Clement Biddle, Deputy Quartermaster-General, to the Board of War. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0464] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Robert H. Harrison to the President of Congress: In the package lost, there were orders from his Excellency of a very interesting nature, the miscarriage of which gives him much concern. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0464] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Robert H. Harrison to General Schuyler: General Schuyler authorized to reject or confirm the sentence of every Court-Martial in the Northern Department, without referring them to General Washington. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0465] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Robert H. Harrison to Colonel Trumbull: Not more flour in camp and in places of deposits than will serve the Army longer than four or five days, with the utmost economy. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0465] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a letter from White-Plains. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0466] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of Colonel Hitchcock's Regiment, encamped at Philip's Borough. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0505] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Colonel Rensselaer's orders to Captain Fends, respecting the Tories sent to New-Hampshire from New-York. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0466] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Proceedings of the Committee of New-York Convention for detecting and defeating conspiracies, Sept. 21. [1776-09-21] . [S5-V3-p0466] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 17. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0467] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 26. [1776-10-26] . [S5-V3-p0468] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 29. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0469] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Nov. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0470] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Nov. 8. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0470] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a letter from a gentleman in the Army, dated camp near the Mills, about three miles north of White-Plains. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0471] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from H. Glen to Elisha Avery: Believes he shall be able to procure about four hundred barrels more of flour. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0474] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Gansevoort to General Gates, applying for tools to repair the road from Fort Edwards to Cheshire's. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0475] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Weekly return of the Twentieth Regiment of Militia from the State of Connecticut, commanded by Major Rogers. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0475] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of Colonel Cogswell's Regiment of Militia. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0475] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Eliphalet Dyer to the Connecticut Assembly: Declines a reappointment as a member of the General Congress. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0475] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Intelligence at New-London: Eighteen men-of-war said to be fitting out at Toulon, and thirteen at Brest. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0476] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis to John Avery, accepting the appointment as a member of the Board of War. [Undated] . [S5-V3-p0476] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from James Bowdoin to John Avery: Declines being one of the Committee of War. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0476] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Account furnished by Richard Gridley, Chief Engineer, of lumber, etc., supplied by the Continent for the forts near Boston. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0476] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from William Carmichael, at Amsterdam, to the Committee of Secret Correspondence. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0477] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Silas Deane, at Paris, to the Secret Committee. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0480] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Van Bibber and Harrison, St. Eustatia, to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0481] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Landon Carter to General Washington. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0482] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Maryland Council of Safety to the President of Congress, recommending a French gentleman just arrived at Annapolis from Martinico. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0482] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Major Deakins to Richard Ridgely. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0774] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Thomas Jones to Maryland Council of Safety offering lead in exchange for shot. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0482] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Address to the Inhabitants of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia, adopted at a meeting of citizens: Respecting the new Constitution. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0483] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a Letter from Fort Lee: Seventy sail of transports said to be lying at Red Hook, to take in three thousand troops who are to go for Rhode-Island. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0484] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to Robert H. Harrison to Governour Trumbull: The approaching dissolution of the Army, with the uncertain prospect of raising a new one in time, gives his Excellency much concern, and this is greatly aggravated by the several States delaying to send Commissioners to appoint officers for recruiting. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0484] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Nov. 1, Heath. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0485] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Mifflin to William Duer: Wants one hundred good ox or horse teams immediately. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0486] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Tench Tilghman to William Duer: The loss of the hill has not been of the least disadvantage to us. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0486] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Gist to Maryland Council of Safety: The command has devolved upon him, Colonel Smallwood being wounded, account of the action on the 28th October. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0486] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General George Clinton to John McKesson: Operations of the Army. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0487] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the Regiment of Foot in the service of the United Colonies commanded by Colonel Issac Nicoll. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0504] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the Regiment of Foot commanded by Colonel Levi Pawling. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0505] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Court Martial: Colonel Morris Graham tried for retreating without orders, acquitted. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0488] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Johannes Sleght to New-York Convention: Has engaged to the value of about one hundred pounds, chiefly in shoes. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0489] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from New-York Committee of Safety to Egbert Benson. [Undated] . [S5-V3-p0489] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to General Gates: There is great reason to believe that an attempt will be made, either on the Mohawk river, or to cut off the communication between Albany and Ticonderoga. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0489] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from H. Glen to General Schuyler: Is put to it to the highest degree for wagons. [Undated] . [S5-V3-p0490] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Commodore Hopkins to the Marine Committee: Near one third of the men which have been shipped, and received their month's pay, have been one way or another carried away in the privateers. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0490] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Captain J. P. Jones to the Marine Committee: Has taken about twenty men, whom he found concealed in the privateer schooner Eagle. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0491] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Indian Chiefs to the Council of Massachusetts-Bay. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0807] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Captain Kilty to Maryland Council of Safety: The scarcity of men to work is incredible, as to sailors, there is not one to be got. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0491] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Henry Hollingsworth to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0491] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Caesar Rodney to Captain John Papley. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0492] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Matthew Irwin to General Gates: Offering to provide clothing and necessaries for the Northern Army. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0492] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to Dr. Shippen, respecting the hospitals. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0493] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from R. H. Harrison to General Greene: The estimates for provisions are approved. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0493] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from R. H. Harrison to the President of Congress: The number of troops is every day decreasing by their most scandalous desertion and return home. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0493] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Dr. Curtis to New York Convention, offering his resignation as Surgeon of the First New-York Regiment. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0493] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Committee of Massachusetts Assembly appointed to officer and inlist seven battalions for the Continental service, to the President of Congress. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0494] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolutions of Massachusetts of October 19th, for raising the proportion of men assigned that State. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0494] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Timothy Danielson, Chairman of the Committee appointed by Massachusetts to repair to Head-Quarters, to James Warren. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0496] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of seven Companies of Light-Horse, from the State of Connecticut, under the command of Major Sheldon. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0497] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Affidavit of Isaac L. Sebring, respecting a paper signed A. Emerch, highly reflecting on the Continental Congress. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0497] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to the New-York Committee of Safety, relative to taking the Oath of Allegiance. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0498] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to General Washington: Apprehends that General Carleton will not attempt their lines, if he does, it is almost certain he will experience a repulse. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0498] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Return fo the Army in the service of the United States. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0500] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Schuyler. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0501] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Gates. [1776-10-31] . [S5-V3-p0501] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Hoisington. [1776-10-12] . [S5-V3-p0503] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Taylor to Pierre Van Cortlandt: The people of the New-Hampshire Grants are much divided--some for a new State, some for joining Hampshire, others Massachusetts, many for remaining under New-York. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0503] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from H. Glen to Elisha Avery: The complaint is great for salt, meat cattle almost not to be had, is afraid there will be a demand for flour, should the Militia make any stay up the Mohawk river. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0504] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Captain O'Hara to General Gates: As he makes no doubt there will soon be an engagement at Ticonderoga, would take it as a favour if he and his company were ordered over. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0505] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Dr. Stringer to General Gates: Is greatly distressed to know how to provide for the numbers of sick who are daily coming over. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0505] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Commodore Hopkins to the Marine Committee: Is glad to receive orders for an expedition to the southward, that he may convince the gentlemen in every State, that he has nothing at heart but the common cause, without any partiality to any particular State. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0507] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Bernard Gallagher to Captain John Paul Jones: Narrative of his capture and exchange. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0507] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Ward to James Warren: Colonel Brewer, Colonel Davis, and Major Wood, desire to serve in the new Army. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0507] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Daniel Hopkins to James Warren: Has exchanged three thousand and fifty-five dollars, in bills, for the same number of dollars in hard money. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0508] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Captain Eddy to the Committee of Machias: Sends to their care Captain Walker and twelve other prisoners taken at Shepardy. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0627] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Captain Eddy to Captain Steven Smith, asking assistance in conveying the prisoners. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0627] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Vernon Hebb and Timothy Bowes to Maryland Council of Safety: State of vessels drifted on shore or captured from Lord Dunmore's fleet. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0508] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to Maryland Convention: The resolutions of the Convocation, to pay a bounty of ten dollars, instead of the hundred acres of land, will prove extremely detrimental, if carried into execution. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0508] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Mercer to Dr. Shippen: If the speediest measures are not pursued for the comfortable accommodation of the sick, now winter is set in, many lives must be lost in a way shocking to humanity. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0509] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Robert H. Harrison to the President of Congress: Suggestions respecting the regulations for the sick. The defenceless state of Pennsylvania is a matter of much concern to his Excellency. Best mode for employing the French gentlemen. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0509] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Robert H. Harrison to the President of Congress, introducing two French gentlemen. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0510] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Proceedings of a General Court Martial, held at White-Plains. Captain Gerrish tried for leaving his post on the approach of a party of the enemy's Light-Horse, aquitted. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0496] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from H. Glen to Elisha Avery: Scarcity and high price of flour. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0510] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a letter from Ticonderoga: As the enemy had last week a fair view of our camp and strength, they wisely conclude the season is too far advanced to do any great things. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0511] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Connecticut Council of Safety. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0511] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Enrollment of a Minute Company in Sharon, Connecticut, to act either against the foreign enemy, or to crush any internal machination. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0512] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Bartlett to Commodore Hopkins: Knows not what to do with the sick, thinks it would be best to take up some suitable building to lodge them in, and furnish it with necessary utensils. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0512] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Advices from France: Declaration of war expected, arrival of a Continental ship with three thousand stand of arms, and three hundred barrels of powder. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0512] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Henry Brownfield to Massachusetts Assembly: Declines the appointment of member of the Board of War. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0512] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Van Bibber and Harrison, St. Eustatia, to Robert Townshend, Hooe, and Company. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0513] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from B. Johnson to Maryland Council of Safety: Recommending officers for commission in Captain Mackall's company. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0513] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Jesse Hollingsworth to Maryland Council of Safety: Recommends John Gibbons for the command of the schooner Friendship: The Resolution has her flour on board and her bread is ready. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0513] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Benjamin Nicholson to Maryland Council of Safety: Mrs. Chamier desires to know whether it is practicable for her to get to her husband in New-York. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0514] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from George Wells to Maryland Council of Safety: Thinks the brig Friendship can be lengthened. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0514] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Captain Deams to Maryland Council of Safety: Impossible to inlist a company, without first having the bounty money. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0514] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to General Washington: Authorizing him to grant warrants to such officers as he shall think proper, provided there are no Commissioners from the State to which such officers belong. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0514] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the First Virginia Regiment of Foot in the service of the United Colonies, commanded by Isaac Ried, Esq.. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0515] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the Third Virginia Regiment of Foot in the service of the United Colonies, commanded by Colonel George Wooden. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0515] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Neil McLean to Robert Morris: Asks leave to return to Canada on parole. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0515] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Farmer, on the present state of affairs in America. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0517] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from James Lovell to Captain Thomas Procter, communicating intelligence respecting Captain James Procter, who is on board the prison ship. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0519] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Mercer to the Board of War. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0519] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Robert H. Harrison to General Greene: The holding the grounds between King's Bridge and the lower lines submitted entirely to his discretion. [Undated] . [S5-V3-p0519] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a letter from Phillip's Manor: Yesterday deserted to our camp two of Major Robert Rodgers's Rangers. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0520] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Court Martial: Trial of George Combs, Assistant Commissary, on a charge of embezzling the Continental stores, acquitted. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0520] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Brigadier Danielson to the Committee of the Assembly of Massachusetts, Situation and condition of the Army. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0521] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Scott to New-York Committee of Arrangement: Urges to expedite the commissions before his brigade is discharged, that there may be a chance of recruiting some of them on the new establishment: Recommends Major Fish. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0522] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Malcom to John McKesson: Recommends sundry persons for appointments in the new Army. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0522] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Greene to General Washington: Wagons can't be got to transport a sufficient supply of flour for the Army by land, if it can be done by water, it will save an amazing expense. The Militia under Colonel Hay refuse to do duty, they say that General Howe has promised them peace, liberty, and safety, and that is all they want. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0523] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Gerard Bancker to William Duer: Report on the place most suitable for erecting barracks. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0524] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Comfort Sands to the President of the New-York Convention, asking what pay or rations the Barrackmaster is to receive. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0524] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Warrant to take William Murray and Cornelius Thorp, charged with altering the Continental currency. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0524] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Comfort Sands to Pierre Van Cortlandt: Wants directions respecting settling the bounty of Captain Belknap's company of Rangers. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0525] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Johannes Sleght to New-York Convention: The necessitous cries and lamentations of the good people for the want of salt, is the occasion of his troubling the Convention. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0525] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from James Yancy to the Committee of Bennington. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0525] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Gates to General Schuyler: The enemy have retreated from Crown-Point, Sir John Johnson escaped with them, his Indians absolutely refused General Carleton to stay any longer up the Lake. Let the Tory inhabitants of Tryon County know they will by whipped into obedience the moment they are refractory. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0526] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Isaac Pierce to Captain Geers, ordering him to repair immediately to Ticonderoga. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0526] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Gates to General Washington. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0526] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Gates to the President of Congress: Account of the retreat of General Carleton, with the Fleet and Army under his command, from Crown-Point. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0526] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders--Northern Army, October 14. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0527] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 15. [1776-10-15] . [S5-V3-p0527] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 16. [1776-10-16] . [S5-V3-p0528] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 17. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0529] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 18. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0529] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 19. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0529] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 20. [1776-10-20] . [S5-V3-p0530] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 21. [1776-10-21] . [S5-V3-p0530] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 22. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0530] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 23. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0531] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 24. [1776-10-24] . [S5-V3-p0531] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 25. [1776-10-25] . [S5-V3-p0531] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 26. [1776-10-26] . [S5-V3-p0531] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 27. [1776-10-27] . [S5-V3-p0532] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 28. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0533] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 29. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0533] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 30. [1776-10-30] . [S5-V3-p0533] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 31. [1776-10-31] . [S5-V3-p0534] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Nov. 1. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0534] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Nov. 2. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0534] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Nov. 3. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0534] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Nov. 4. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0535] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Nov. 5. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0535] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Meeting of a Committee of Cumberland County, New-York: Vote in favour of withdrawing a certain letter, sent to the New-York Convention, bearing date 21st of June. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0536] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Committee of Charlton, Worchester County, to the General Court of Massachusetts, respecting the estate of William Brown, who has fled to the King's troops. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0536] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve on the Petition of the Committee of Charlton, November 13th. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0536] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Arrival of prizes at Portsmouth, New-Hampshire. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0537] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a Letter from Major-General Massey, commanding his Majesty's troops in the Province of Nova-Scotia to Alderman Baker, of Cork: Attack on the hired transport Newcastle Jane. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0537] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Lord George Germain to Sir William Howe. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0537] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Lord George Germain to Sir William Howe. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0538] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Silas Dearie, Paris, to the Secret Committee: Two hundred pieces of brass cannon, arms, tents, and accoutrements for thirty thousand men, have been granted to his request. The rage for entering the American service increases. Plan of a French naval officer for constructing and regulating a Navy. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0538] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Stephen West to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0539] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Arrival at Baltimore of the brig Friendship, with a very valuable cargo, and a number of French gentlemen. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0540] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Captain Hamilton's certificate of William Douglass being entitled to the provision made for those disabled in defence of American liberty. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0540] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Lee to Dr. Franklin: Recommends Monsieur Imbert, a French Engineer, to his protecticon and patronage. If America is lost, it is not, in my opinion, owing to want of courage in your soldiers, but to want of prudence in your high mightinesses. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0540] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A List of Officers in General Greene's Brigade appointed upon the new establishment. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0541] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to the President of Congress: The enemy have broke up the whole of their encampments and advanced towards King's Bridge and the North River, thinks it almost certain that General Howe will make a descent into New-Jersey, has written to the Eastern States to forward supplies of Militia, expects the enemy will invest Fort Washington immediately. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0541] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Minutes of a Council of War held at Head-Quarters, White-Plains. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0543] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders, Nov. 1. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0544] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders, Nov. 2. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0544] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders, Nov. 3. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0544] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders, Nov. 4. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p0544] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders, Nov. 5. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0545] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders, Nov. 6. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0545] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to the Pennsylvania Commissioners of Arrangement. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0546] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Robert H. Harrison to Governour Trumbull: Enemy reported to be preparing for an expedition to the eastward. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0546] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to the Massachusetts Assembly: The situation of affairs is critical and truly alarming. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0547] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a letter from Colonel Joseph Reed to Mrs. Reed. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0547] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Ebenezer Hazard to Pierre Van Cortlandt: There is no way of complying with the resolves of the Committee of Safety, respecting the newspapers, but subscribing for them. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0548] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Comfort Sands to the New-York Convention. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0548] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to General Gates: Barracks for one thousand men will be complete in a few days, at Saratoga, carpenters are gone to build for four hundred more at Fort Edward. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0548] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Wynkoop to General Gates. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0549] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Gates to the President of Congress: Remonstrates against additional pay being granted by any of the States to troops in the Continental service. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0549] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Arnold to General Washington: Retreat of the enemy to Canada. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0550] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Barrett to General Gates. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0550] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Proceedings of Connecticut Council of Safety. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0550] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Action on Long-Island, near Setasket. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0551] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Committee of Guildord to New-York Convention. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0551] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Cooke to General Washington. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0552] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Officers of the two Rhode-Island Battalions. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0552] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Commodore Hopkins to Thomas Cushing. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0553] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from New-Hampshire Committee of Safety to General Gates. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0553] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Matthew Tilghman to the President of Congress: Requests that a passport may be given to Mrs. Chamier. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0553] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Dr. Pine to James Tilghman: No medicines in the camp for the Maryland troops. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0836] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from George Woolsey to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0554] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Captain Smith's company of matrosses to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0554] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from William Whipple to John Langdon: Congress pass resolves and send them abroad, but gentlemen, even those who compose publick bodies, suffer their attention to be so much engrossed by their private interest, that the publick concerns of the utmost importance are neglected. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0554] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from William Whipple to John Langdon: Congress pass resolves and send them abroad, but gentlemen, even those who compose publick bodies, suffer their attention to be so much engrossed by their private interest, that the publick concerns of the utmost importance are neglected. [1776-11-10] . [S5-V3-p0555] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution of Pennsylvania Council of Safety respecting distribution of salt. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0556] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Greene to General Washington. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0556] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to Governour Livingston: The sudden and unexpected movement of the enemy is a matter of much speculation. General Howe must attempt somehting on account of his reputation, for what has he done as yet with his great Army?. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0556] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to General Greene. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0557] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Robert H. Harrison to Governour Trumbull. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0558] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General McDougall to Colonel De Witt: If Henry G. Livingston should be appointed Lieutenant-Colonel of his (General McDougall's) old regiment, those officers who are worth retaining in the service will not continue. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0558] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a letter from James Lovell, at Fort Lee. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0621] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Huntington to Governour Trumbull: The soldiery have become very ragged, often very dirty, and sometimes hungry, are daily called to fatigue or other duty, yet they go to and through all with cheerfulness. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0559] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a letter dated North-Castle: The enemy have suddenly and unexpectedly decamped: the general opinion is that they are going into winter quarters at New-York. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0559] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Comfort Sands to New-York Convention: Has used the utmost diligence to complete the accounts of the State, but has not been able finally to do it, as there still remains some few accounts unsettled, which will be Continental. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0560] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of Committee appointed by New-York Convention to cooperate with General Schuyler. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0561] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Committee. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0561] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 24. [1776-10-24] . [S5-V3-p0561] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 25. [1776-10-25] . [S5-V3-p0562] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 26. [1776-10-26] . [S5-V3-p0563] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 27. [1776-10-27] . [S5-V3-p0563] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 28. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0563] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 29. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0564] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 30. [1776-10-30] . [S5-V3-p0565] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oct. 31. [1776-10-31] . [S5-V3-p0565] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Nov. 1. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0565] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Nov. 2. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p0566] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Nov. 3. [1776-11-03] . [S5-V3-p0567] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee, Papers relative to the proceedings of the Committee: No. 1. Letter from the Committee to General Schuyler. [1776-10-24] . [S5-V3-p0568] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Committee to the Convention. [1776-10-24] . [S5-V3-p0568] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Instructions for the Captains of the Ranging Companies. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0568] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 2. Information by Sergeant Esmay , of an insurrection at Hellebergh. [1776-10-24] . [S5-V3-p0569] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order to Colonel Van Ness to march his regiment immedately back to Albany. [1776-10-24] . [S5-V3-p0569] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 3. Letter from Colonel Whiting, giving information of a number of disaffected persons in King's District. [1776-10-24] . [S5-V3-p0569] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 4. Letter from the Committee to Colonel Whiting. [1776-10-25] . [S5-V3-p0570] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 5. Estimate of provisions at the different stations. [1776-10-01] . [S5-V3-p0570] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 6. Letter from the Committee to the Convention. [1776-10-25] . [S5-V3-p0570] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Chairman of the Albany Committee and General Ten Broeck. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0571] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Elisha Avery, Deputy Commissary-General, to Albany Committee. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0571] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Albany Committee to Elisha Avery. [1776-10-21] . [S5-V3-p0571] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract from Minutes of the Albany Committee, Oct. 18. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0572] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract from Minutes of the Albany Committee, Oct. 19. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0572] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract from Minutes of the Albany Committee, Oct. 20. [1776-10-20] . [S5-V3-p0573] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract from Minutes of the Albany Committee, Oct. 21. [1776-10-21] . [S5-V3-p0573] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 7. Examination of John Vandenbergh. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0573] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 8.Letter form the Committee to Captain John Bradt. [1776-10-26] . [S5-V3-p0574] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 9. Instructions to Major Ford. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0574] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 10. Letter from General Schuyler to the Committee. [1776-10-26] . [S5-V3-p0575] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 11. Letter from General Gates to General Schuyler. [1776-10-24] . [S5-V3-p0575] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 12. Letter from General Arnold to General Schuyler. [1776-10-24] . [S5-V3-p0575] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 13. Letter from the Secretary of the Convention to the Committee. [1776-10-24] . [S5-V3-p0576] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Tench Tilghman to William Duer. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0576] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 14. Letter from the Committee to the Convention. [1776-10-27] . [S5-V3-p0576] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 15. Letter from General Schuyler to the Committee. [1776-10-27] . [S5-V3-p0577] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 16. Letter from General Herkimer to General Schuyler. [1776-10-25] . [S5-V3-p0577] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 17. Letter from Captain Allen to General Schuyler. [1776-10-21] . [S5-V3-p0577] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 18. Letter from the Committee to General Schuyler. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0578] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 19. Letter from Major Ford to the Committee. [1776-10-27] . [S5-V3-p0578] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A list of persons taken at the Hellebergh. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0579] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 20. Letter from Captain Bradt to the Committee. [1776-10-27] . [S5-V3-p0579] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 21. Letter from the Committee to Major Ford. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0579] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 22. Letter from the Committee to Captain Bradt. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0580] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 23. Dirck Swart's information. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0580] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 24. John Reed's examination. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0580] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

An examination taken on a solemn promise not to reveal his name. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0580] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 25. Letter from General Schuyler to the Committee. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0581] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 26. Letter from the Committee to General Herkimer. [1776-10-30] . [S5-V3-p0581] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 27. Letter from the Committee to General Schuyler. [1776-10-30] . [S5-V3-p0581] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 28. Letter from General Schuyler to the Committee. [1776-10-30] . [S5-V3-p0582] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 29. Letter from Colonel Whiting to the Committee. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0583] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 30. Deposition of Isaac Peabody and Samuel Allen. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0583] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 31. Deposition of Isaac Peabody. [1776-10-14] . [S5-V3-p0584] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 32. Letter from the Committee to General Schuyler. [1776-10-31] . [S5-V3-p0585] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Augustus Odell's deposition respecting the Tortes. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0586] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Deposition of Stephen King. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0586] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The request of General Howe, Governour Tryon, and Sir John Johnson, to raise troops in Albany County, with a copy of the oath of secrecy and allegiance to the King. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0587] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Committee to Colonel Whiting. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0588] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 34. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0588] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 35. Letter from Committee of Safety to the Committee. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0588] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 36. Resolutions of Committee of Safety. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0589] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 37. Letter from Tench Tilghman to William Duer. [1776-10-27] . [S5-V3-p0589] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 38. Letter from the Committee to Mr. Avery. [1776-11-05] . [S5-V3-p0590] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 39. Letter from J. Trumbull to the Committee of Bennington. [1776-10-20] . [S5-V3-p0590] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No. 40. Letter of James Yancey to the Committee of Bennington. [1776-10-20] . [S5-V3-p0590] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of flour at sundry stations. [1776-09-28] . [S5-V3-p0591] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Richard Varick to General Gates: Shall make no unnecessary delay in entering on the duties of his office. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0591] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Gates to a Committee of Congress. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0592] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of the wants of the Northern Army. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0527] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Trumbull to the President of Congress. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0592] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Proclamation of Governour Trumbull laying an embargo. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0592] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Proceedings of Connecticut Council of Safety. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0593] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Cooke to Commodore Hopkins: Should the enemy delay their attack a few days, hopes to give them a handsome reception. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0593] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Advertisement of escape from Jail of Robert Arnold and Henry Stanhope, British prisoners. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0593] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Boston Committee to Masschusetts Council, notifying of Lieutenant Whirlworth, a prisoner, having been brought before them. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0594] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Lieutenant Whitworth forwarded from Head-Quarters to Massachusetts Assembly. [1776-10-31] . [S5-V3-p0594] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Lieutenant Whitworth forwarded from Head-Quarters to Massachusetts Assembly. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0594] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Parole of Lieutenant Whitworth. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0594] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from New-Hampshire Committee of Safety to Colonel Wingate: James Anderson appointed to ride post to Ticonderoga. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0594] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Proclamation by the King, for recalling and prohibiting seamen from serving foreign Princes and States, and for granting rewards for discovering such seamen as shall conceal themselves. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0595] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Van Bibber and Harrison to Willing and Morris. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0595] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Van Bibber and Harrison to the Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0596] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Arrival in York river of three vessels from St. Eustatia, with gunpowder, salt, cordage, and dry goods. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0596] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Orders to officers of Second Virginia Regiment who are recruiting, to repair to Williamsburg so soon as their companies are completed. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0596] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order to marines belonging to Jacob Valentine's quota to repair on board brig Muskito. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0596] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Dent and J. Parnham to Maryland Council of Safety: Recommending Hugh Gardner as Lieutenant of a company of matrosses now raising. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0614] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter form Archibald Buchanan to Maryland Council of Safety: Wants a further sum of money towards building the gondolas. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0597] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Cumberland Dugan to Maryland Council of Safety: Thinks the schooner Ninety-Two will be ready for sea in a week. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0597] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from President of Congress to General Ward: Congress have determined to allow him the pay of a Major-General commanding in a separate department. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0597] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Board of War to General Washington: Mrs .Watts and Mrs. Barrow to be offered in exchange for Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Robinson. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0597] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Richard Peters to Maryland Council of Safety: The Six-Nations repeatedly complain that those of that nation who were left in Maryland are destined there contrary to their inclinations. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0598] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Instructions to the Representatives of the city of Philadelphia, to be published for consideration previous to a Town-meeting. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0598] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Morgan to the President of Congress: The Six-Nations, Delawares, Munsies, Mohicans, and Shawnees, have given the strongest assurance of their resolution to preserve their neutrality. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0599] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Edward Shippen and others to Pennsylvania Council of Safety. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0749] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Stephen to the Board of War: If anything can be done on Staten-Island he will rejoice at the opportunity. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0600] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Mercer to the Board of War: The motions of the enemy discover an intention of crossing over to the Jersey side. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0600] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Howe to General Washington: Requests that a servant of Major Stuart, taken prisoner, may be returned. Remonstates against the delay in the exchange of prisoners. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0676] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a letter from an officer at Mount Washington to a gentleman in Philadelphia: Account of a skirmish between Mount Washington and King's Bridge. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0601] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to the Board of War: The present situation of the Army will not allow him to pay a particular attention to Monsieur Laytami. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0602] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to General Greene: Is inclined to think it will not be prudent to hazard the men and stores at Mount Washinton, but as Genral Greene is on the spot, leaves it with him to give such orders as to evacuating Mount Washington as he may judge best, and so far revoking the order given to Colonel Magaw to defend it to the last. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0602] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a letter from Head-Quarters, White-Plains, to a gentleman in Virginia: General Washington has acquired great honour in baffling the schemes of General Howe, who is most certainly disappointed in his grand plan of surrounding the Army. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0603] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Robert Boyd to Matthew Cantine: Wishes to have the matter determined relative to the members of a Precinct Committee being subject to military duty. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0603] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Thomas to New-York Convention, asking an order for the delivery of his tea. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0603] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to New-York convention: Wishes to have fifty stoves, of the largest size, cast as soon as possible. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0604] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to General Washington: The British troops have retreated from Crown-Point, Sir John Johnson is returned with them. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0604] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to General Gates: In ten days shall have barracks at Saratoga for a thousand men. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0604] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to New-York Convention, informing of the retreat of General Carlton to Canada. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0604] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Matthew Vischer to New-York Convention: Nothing from the westward but peace, Messrs. Gansevoort, Lush, Dr. Young, and himself, are appointed a Committee to correspond with the Convention. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0605] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to the President of Congress: Has ordered such of the Militia to be dismissed as still remain to the northward and westward. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0605] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Leonard Gansevoort to Pierre Van Cortlandt. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0605] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Morgan Lewis to General Gates. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0605] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Bernard Romans to General Gates: Report on the works at Skeenesborough and Cheshire's. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0606] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Gates to General Schuyler: Entreats that he will exert his utmost authority to tprovide a sufficiency of flour: without an immediate supply of two hundred thousand dollars, the indispensable recruiting of the Army for the defence of the posts during the winter will be utterly defeated. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0607] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Papers found on Samuel Clover, a notorious offender, taken at Mastick, on Long-Island. [Undated] . [S5-V3-p0607] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Papers found on Samuel Clover, a notorious offender, taken at Mastick, on Long-Island. [1776-09-22] . [S5-V3-p0608] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Papers found on Samuel Clover, a notorious offender, taken at Mastick, on Long-Island. [1776-10-18] . [S5-V3-p0608] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Commodore Hopkins to the Marine Committee: Approves the conduct of Captain Jones in taking certain hands out of the privateer Eagle. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0608] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Commodore Hopkins to Captain Hinman: Desires him to get the Cabot graved and fitted for sea as soon as possible, with four months' provisions on board. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0608] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Commodore Hopkins to William Ellery: Desiring him to take charge of a negro man whom he had bought, and thanking him for having supported him in Congress. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0608] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Reward for the apprehension of Abraham Hait, escaped from Springfield Jail. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0609] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Silas Deane to the Secret Committee: Not having had a word from them since the 6th of June, is well-nigh distracted, all Europe have their eyes on America, and are astonished to find month after month rolling away without their applying to them in form. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0609] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Pliarne, Penet, & Co. to the Secret Committee (French). [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0609] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Translation of the above. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0611] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Van Bibber & Harrison to Maryland Council of Safety: Advising of a draft for four hundred and fifty pounds. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0613] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to General Schuyler: The situation of the Northern Army being at this juncture extremely critical, and his services of the highest importance, the Congress wish for a continuance of his influence and abilities in behalf of his country, they have, however, consented that he should repair to Philadelphia. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0614] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to General Washington: The former allowance of one dollar and one third to be given to the officers on the reinlistment of every soldier in the camp, the most effectual steps to be taken for punishing deserters, the resolves of Massachusetts for increasing the pay of their troops disapproved by Congress. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0614] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Captain Harris to Maryland Council of Safety: Enclosing the accounts of his company. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0615] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of Field Officers of six Virginia Battalions. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0616] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of Field Officers for twelve Pennsylvania Regiments. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0616] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of Company Officers of Eleventh Pennsylvania Regiment. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0617] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of Company Officers for Twelfth Pennsylvania Regiment. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0617] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Livingston to General Washington: Thinks it so absolutely necessary to remove the grain, etc., that he has already begun to set the example. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0617] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Dr. Shippen to the President of Congress: Difference of opinion between himself and Dr. Morgan. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0618] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Greene to General Washington: He cannot conceive the garrison at Mount Washington to be in any great danger. The men can be brought off at any time, but the stores may not be so easily removed, yet he thinks they can be got off in spite of them, if matters grow desperate. Colonel Magaw thinks it will take the enemy till December before they can carry it. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0618] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Atlee, a prisoner at New-York, to General Washington, requesting him to effect an exchange between Mr. Irving and himself. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0619] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Miles, prisoner at New-York, to William Wister: Thinks an exchange might be accomplished between himself and Mr. Foxcroft. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0619] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Miles Oakley to General Washington, for remuneration for injury done to his property by the American Army. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0620] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to the President of Congress: By every informatioin he can obtain, General Howe still has in view an expedition to the Jerseys, and is preparing for it with the greatest industry. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0620] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to the President of Congress: By every informatioin he can obtain, General Howe still has in view an expedition to the Jerseys, and is preparing for it with the greatest industry. [1776-10-31] . [S5-V3-p0620] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to General Howe: Grants the return of Major Stewart's servant, regrets that it has not been in his power to effect the exchange of prisoners before this time. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0676] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A return of the Division under the command of Major-General William Heath. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0621] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A return of the Regiment of Militia in the service of the United Colonies, commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Storrs. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0621] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Jacob Hornbeck, Chairman of Rochester Committee, to New-York Convention: Application for salt. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0623] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Gates to Colonels Hide, B. Robinson, Moses Robinson, Brownson, etc.: Their regiments dismissed with honour. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0623] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Gates to Colonels Ashley and Bellows: Their regiments dismissed with honour. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0623] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter form General Gates to Colonel Chase: His regiment dismissed with honour. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0623] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Gates to Colonel Gansevoort: Is astonished at his keeping all the batteaus at the south end of the lake, and not sending forward the flour, gives him positive orders to immediately despatch every boat he has full of flour to Ticonderoga. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0624] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Gates to General Ward: Requests that Colonel Long's Regiment by ordered to march directly to Ticonderoga. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0624] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General return of the forces of the United States of America serving in the Northern Department, under the command of General Gates. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0701] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General return of those corps of Militia which joined the Northern Army, in consequence of the defeat of the Fleet in Lake Champlain. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0701] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Blanchard to Meshech Weare: Interview of the Committee with General Gates. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0624] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Bradford to General Washington. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0625] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Ward to James Warren: Requests that a grievance complained of by Colonel Marshall's officers may speedily be removed. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0626] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Maryland Convention to the Continental Congress: Have reconsidered their former resolutions for raising the quota of troops of the State, and have come to the resolutions now enclosed. [1776-11-10] . [S5-V3-p0627] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Maryland Convention to the Continental Congress: Have reconsidered their former resolutions for raising the quota of troops of the State, and have come to the resolutions now enclosed. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0627] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Address of the Committee of Essex County, New-Jersey, to the inhabitants of the County: Recommend to all who live near the water or the great roads to remove their stock, grain, etc., as soon as possible. [1776-11-10] . [S5-V3-p0629] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Miles, prisoner at New-York, to General Washington: Soliciting that steps may be taken to effect an exchange of himself and other persons. [1776-11-10] . [S5-V3-p0629] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Greene to General Washington: Is taking every measure in his power to oppose the enemy's landing, if they attempt crossing the river into the Jerseys. [1776-11-10] . [S5-V3-p0629] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a Letter from Fort Lee: Part of our Army have come this side of the river, General Washington will cross to-day. [1776-11-10] . [S5-V3-p0630] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to General Lee: Instructions in consequence of the command of the Army which remains, after General Heath's Division marches to Peekskill, devolving upon him. [1776-11-10] . [S5-V3-p0630] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to Governour Trumbull: Expressing his disapprobation of the vote of the Connecticut Assembly, advancing the pay of their quota of men twenty shillings per month above that allowed by Congress. [1776-11-10] . [S5-V3-p0632] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to Colonel Henry Knox, of Artillery: Instructions. [1776-11-10] . [S5-V3-p0632] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to General Mifflin, Quartermaster-General: Instructions. [1776-11-10] . [S5-V3-p0633] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to Joseph Trumbull, Commissary-General of Provisions: Instructions. [1776-11-10] . [S5-V3-p0633] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to Ezekiel Cheever, Commissary of Military Stores: Instructions. [1776-11-10] . [S5-V3-p0633] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Mifflin to the President of Congress: The enemy's main body was camped yesterday between Dobbs's Ferry and Colonel Phillips's Mills: If they attempt anything in New-Jersey we shall be able to face them, and I trust drub them. [1776-11-10] . [S5-V3-p0634] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Lord Stirling to General Washington: Hopes to be able to march this morning. [1776-11-10] . [S5-V3-p0634] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Robert Boyd, Jun., to Pierre Van Cortlandt: Forwards Henry Vank and James Briggs, apprehended for passing false money. [1776-11-10] . [S5-V3-p0635] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to General Gates. [1776-11-10] . [S5-V3-p0635] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of sick officers and soldiers at Stamford, Connecticut, recommened for discharge. [1776-11-10] . [S5-V3-p0635] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from M. Lotbiniere to his son (in French). [1776-11-10] . [S5-V3-p0644] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Translation of the foregoing. [1776-11-10] . [S5-V3-p0645] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a Letter received in London from Dover, England: Prizes taken by the American pirates. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0637] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a Letter received in London from Southhampton, England: Advices of American privateers on the coast of Spain, their colours a red field with thirteen stripes, denoting the united rebellious Colonies. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0637] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Marine Committee to Captain Warner: Instructions to obtain and communicate intelligence of the movements of a fleet said to be about to sail from New-York. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0637] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Robert Ogden to the President of Congress: Without an immediate supply of salt the troops must suffer. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0638] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Greene to General Washington: Intelligence from New-York by Justice Mercereau, of Staten-Island. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0638] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Howe to General Washington: Is perfectly satisfied from his assertion that the delay in the exchange of prisoners has not arose from any disregard to the agreement on his part. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0677] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Major Stewart to General Washington: Thanks him for the return of his servant, and for having politely promised that the contents of a letter found upon him should not transpire. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0677] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to the President of Congress. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0638] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders, Head-Quarters, White-Plains, November 7. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0639] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders, Nov. 8. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0640] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders, Nov. 9. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0640] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders, Nov. 21. [1776-11-10] . [S5-V3-p0640] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letters from Col. Henry B. Livinston to the New-York Committee of Arrangement: Recommending sundry officers for commissions. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0640] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to the President of Congress: On the 4th instant there was not the least sign of any enemy forty miles north of Crown Point: General Gates presses him much for money. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0640] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to General Washington: If the enemy are really gone into winter quarters, we shall do the like: hopes, in three weeks at farthest, to have barracks sufficient for what troops may remain in the service. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0641] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to New-York Convention: Proposed disposition of the Army, his reasons for keeping them in that quarter is, that they willl be at hand should the enemy attempt a winter expedition. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0641] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Intelligence by letters from Mount Independence, of the retreat of the enemy into Canada. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0641] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from M. Lotbiniere to Dr. Franklin (French). [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0642] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Translation of the above. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0643] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of Officers of the First and Second Battalions raised in New-Hampshire. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0646] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Orders to Captain Abbot, from the Committee appointed by New-Hampshire to repair to Ticonderoga. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0646] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Orders to Captain Abbot, from the Committee appointed by New-Hampshire to repair to Ticonderoga. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0646] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Orders to Captain Abbot, from the Committee appointed by New-Hampshire to repair to Ticonderoga. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0647] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from M. F. Grand, (of the house of Monneca, Fizeau & Co.,) Amsterdam, to the Committee of Secret Correspondence. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0647] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Willie Jones to Colonel Walker: Sending papers from Mr. Galphin, relative to Indian affairs. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0648] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from George Galphin to Willie Jones, October 26: Respecting Indian affairs in the South. [1776-10-26] . [S5-V3-p0648] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Information of George Barnes and John Lambeth, upon oath, of affairs among the Creek Indians, October 21. [1776-10-21] . [S5-V3-p0650] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

An Information of Joseph Ironmonger, upon oath, October 21: Intelligence from the Lower Creeks. [1776-10-21] . [S5-V3-p0651] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to Governour Henry: Requesting him to give all the assistance in his power to expedite the sailing of the Aurora, chartered and loaded in Virginia by the Secret Committee. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0651] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to Governour Livingston: Requesting that measures may be taken to suppress the dangerous intercourse between the enemy in New-York and Staten-Island and the internal enemies of America in different parts of New-Jersey. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0651] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolutions of Congress respecting Maryland Troops. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0673] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of James McConnaughty to Congress, for an order to obtain his servant, now a prisoner of war in the Barracks at Lancaster. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0652] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Thornton to Meshech Weare. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0652] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Greene to the President of Congress: Humanity requires that something should be done for the prisoners in New-York, expects that General Howe will attempt to possess himself of Mount Washington, but very much doubts whether he will succeed. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0652] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Lee to General Washington : Intelligence by express of the motions of the enemy, the scouts do not venture far enough, has formed a plan for breaking in upon Rogers's party. Has ordered a new Court-Martial on Major Austin. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0653] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Haslet to General Rodney: Skirmish on Chatterton's Hill. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0653] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Court Martial held by order of Major-General Lee: Trial of Major Austin, charged with wanton, cruel, barbarous treatment of helpless women and children, not only unworthy the character of an officer, but of a human creature: Sentenced to be discharged from the service. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0654] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Court Martial held by order of Major-General Lee: Trial of Major Austin, charged with wanton, cruel, barbarous treatment of helpless women and children, not only unworthy the character of an officer, but of a human creature: Sentenced to be discharged from the service. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0655] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to General Lee: Requests him to give orders for the Rhode-Island inlistments to begin immediately. Hopes the trial of Major Austin for burning the houses will not be forgot. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0656] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to General Heath: Instructions. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0656] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Orange County Committee to New-York Convention. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0657] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Tench Tilghman to Robert R. Livingston. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0658] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to General Gates: From accounts just received from Tryon County, an attack is probable from that quarter. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0658] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Schuyler's orders to Colonel Deroussie. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0658] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Commodore Hopkins to Captain Whipple: To allow Captain Bowden so much of his adventure as he shall think proper. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0658] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Commodore Hopkins to John Bradford: To deliver to Captain Plant two hogsheads of rum. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0659] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Captain J. P. Jones to the Marine Committee: This morning he took the ship Mellish, with a cargo consisting entirely of clothing. This prize is, he believes, the most valuable that hath been taken by the American arms. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0659] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Captain Jones to Lieutenant Spooner: Appointment as commander of the prize brigantine Active, and instructions. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0659] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Captain Jones to Robert Smith, agent for the State of North-Carolina: Addresses to him the prize brigantine Active. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0660] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Captain Eddy to Massachusetts Assembly: Report of his expedition to Cumberland County. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0626] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Van Bibber & Harrison to Maryland Council of Safety: Have drawn for four hundred dollars. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0660] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Thomas Smyth to Maryland Council of Safety: The sooner they send the salt for curing the one hundred barrels of beef the better. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0660] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to the Maryland Commissioners. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0673] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to the Commissioners from Massachusetts: Those only who inlist during the war, to receive one hundred acres of land. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0000] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of Field Officers by the Committee from Massachusetts. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0000] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Benjamin Rumsey to Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer: Congress have got rid of the difficulty with respect to the land, and has not closed in with either of the propositions made by Maryland, nor receded entirely from their own resolution. But if they have escaped, the embarrass us. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0660] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Benjamin Rumsey to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0661] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Thomas Lowry and Carpenter Wharton to the Continental Congress, for an order on the Pennsylvania Council of Safety for salt. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0661] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Address of the Grand Jury of Burlington County, to Samuel Tucker, one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of New-Jersey. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0662] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Answer of Judge Tucker to the Address of the Grand Jury of Burlington County. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0662] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Richard Dallam to Richard Peters. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0662] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the forces encamped on the Jersey shore, commanded by Major-General Greene. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0663] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Hugh Hughes to the President of the New-York Convention. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0663] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Proceedings of a Council of War held at Peekskill, to consider the nature and situation of the grounds and different posts in the Highlands and a proper disposition of the troops to each of them. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0663] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Orders of General Heath to Colonel Huntington. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0664] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to Robert H. Harrison: Has sent ten or eleven batteaus to Fishkills, to be forwarded to the Army, six more of a larger size go to-morrow. Yesterday he despatched Colonel Lewis to Lake George to bring fifty from thence, and he leaves at four to-morrow morning himself to go and expedite them. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0665] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to General Gates: Every engine should be set at work to engage an army: The money is daily expected, and will be sent down as soon as it arrives. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0665] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Isaac Paris to New-Hampshire Convention. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0665] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Proceedings of Connecticut Council of Safety. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0665] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Proceedings of Connecticut Council of Safety. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0665] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Notification for meeting of the General Assembly of Connecticut. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0666] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Trumbull to General Washington: Owing to the approaching disolution of the Army, and the necessity of every possible method being taken to supply the deficiencies, he has called a meeting of the Assembly. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0666] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Thomas Swords to Governour Trumbull: Application for permission to visit his family. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0667] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Commodore Hopkins to Captain Hinman: To get the Cabot fitted for sailing as soon as possible, with provisions for three or four months. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0667] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Commodore Hopkins to John Bradford: Desiring him to assist in fitting the Cabot with all the expedition possible. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0667] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Committee of Mendon to Simeon Dwight. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0000] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of the Committee of Safety for the County of Cumberland to the General Court of Massachusetts, for immediate help of a regiment of men. [Undated] . [S5-V3-p0626] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a letter from an officer on board the Alfred, off the coast of Cape Breton: Capture of the brigantine Active and clothing ship Mellish. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0668] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Jesse Hollingsworth to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0668] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Hugh Lyon to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0668] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Isaac Van Bibber to Maryland Council of Safety: Arrival of a quantity of powder. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0668] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to Maryland Convention, Enclosing a letter from Mr. Searle giving intelligence of the sailing of a fleet from New-York: The uncertain destination of the fleet makes it absolutely necessary that every preparation should be made against an attack. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0669] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to Maryland Convention, Enclosing a letter from Mr. Searle giving intelligence of the sailing of a fleet from New-York: The uncertain destination of the fleet makes it absolutely necessary that every preparation should be made against an attack. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0669] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to General Washington: Intelligence of the sailing of a fleet from New-York. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0669] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to General Washington: Intelligence of the sailing of a fleet from New-York. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0669] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to the Assemblies of the Southern States: Intelligence of the sailing of a fleet from New-York. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0670] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Board of War to General Washington: Request that General Mifflin be immediately ordered to Philadelphia, to assist in taking measure for its preservation and defence. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0670] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Board of War to the Associators of Pennsylvania: Urging them to put themselves in array, and march by companies and parts of companies, with the utmost expedition, to Philadelphia. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0670] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Marine Committee to John Wereat: Appointment and instructions as Continental agent in the State of Georgia. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0671] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Marine Committee to Lieutenant Buck: Instructions for a voyage in the Georgia Packet, from Philadelphia to Savannah and back. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0672] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Council of Safety of Pennsylvania to the Board of War: Request them to order Captain Strabbogh and his company of artillery sent to Fort Montgomery by request of Congress, to return immediately. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0672] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Pennsylvania Council of Safety to Lancaster Committee: Enclosing letters for the Colonels of the several battalions, informing that the enemy have sailed for Philadelphia, and urging the immediate march of the Militia to that city. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0672] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Maryland Commissioners to Maryland Convention: New difficulties arise among others a grand one: whether our regular troops (who are already engaged during the war) should now be inlisted for three years. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0673] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Orders of General DeLancey, dated at Head-Quarters, Oyster Bay, Long-Island. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0674] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to the President of Congress: The movements and designs of the enemy are not yet understood, it seems to be generally believed that the investing of Fort Washington is one object they have in view. Begs leave not only to suggest, but to urge the necessity of increasing the field artillery of the Army very considerably. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0674] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letters from General Washington to General Lee and General Heath: Requesting exact returns of the killed, prisoners and missing, in their divisions, as the enemy may attempt to redeem their prisoners by men who were never in the service. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0678] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of detachments and out-guards furnished from Fort Lee. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0663] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Nixon to General Heath: Desires that the arrangement for the Massachusetts officers may be completed as soon as possible. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0678] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Huntington to General Heath. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0678] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A return of the men in garrison at the Forts Montgomery and Constitution. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0679] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A return of the Artillery Stores and Ordnance at Fort Montgomery. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0679] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Memorial of Ebenezer Hazard to Congress for an increased allowance for his services as Postmaster. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0679] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Ebenezer Hazard to Rev. John Witherspoon: Begs his influence in support of an application to Congress for increased remuneration. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0681] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Heath to General George Clinton: Recommends Brigade-Major Pawling for a commission in the new army. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0682] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General George Clinton to William Duer. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0683] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of Regiment of Foot, in service of United States of America, under command of Colonel Graham. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0683] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Jacob Garrigue to Col. Brasher. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0683] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

McKesson. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0683] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Jonathan Trumbull, Jun., Deputy-Paymaster-General, to the President of Congress, asking an instruction. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0683] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Brigadier Palmer to John Avery, Declined being a member of the Massachusetts Board of War. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0684] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Intelligence at Boston. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0685] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Soldier to the Independent Sons of America. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0685] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Hurd to Meshech Weare. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0686] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Power of Attorney from State of New-Hampshire to Michael Hodge. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0686] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order of Committee of Safety of New-Hampshire for the disposition of the New-York Tories. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0687] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order of Committee of Safety of New-Hampshire for the disposition of the New-York Tories. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0687] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Representation to Captain Hacker, of the condition of the sloop Providence. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0000] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Observations on the contest with America, by "A By-Stander," London. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0687] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Arthur Lee to C. W. F. Dumas: The King is decided in prosecuting the American war, he alone is Minister, and his will govern with absolute sway, the powers given to Lord Howe, are rather to be attributed to the art of Government than to any specific intention. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0692] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Silas Deane to C. W. F. Dumas: The temper of the times is in favour of America, slid it is now as fresh and striking an object to Europe as when first discovered and called the New World. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0693] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Lewis to Benjamin Harrison. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0694] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Lewis to the Board of War: List of Officers who ought to be allowed forage. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0694] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of Field Officers to the six New Battalions to be raised in Virginia, on the Continental establishment. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0694] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Maryland Council of Safety to the Board of War: Upon the strictest inquiry cannot find that any Indians of the Six Nations are detained in Maryland contrary to their inclinations. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0695] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Dorchester County (Maryland) Committee to the Council of Safety: Have examined several evidences concerning certain depredations and outrages committed by Captain Richard Andrew, of Caroline County, and a number of people whom he headed. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0695] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from James Murray to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0696] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Hooper to the Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0697] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to the Southern States: It appears by information from General Greene, that Lord Dunmore is to take the command of a fleet bound for the southward. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0697] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to the Eastern States: Congress have disapproved of increasing the bounty in any one State, on the reinlistment of the troops, as having a manifest tendency to lay the foundation of discontent in the Army. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0697] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Board of War to the Lancaster Committee: Many of the British prisoners are not only extremely insolent, but are guilty of practices of a very dangerous tendency, the matter must be strictly inquired into, and any confined who violate their parole. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0698] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Joseph Cowperthwaite to the Congress. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0698] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Council of Safety of Pennsylvania to the Board of War. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0698] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Notification to the Members of the Committee of Philadelphia County, to meet to receive the salt allotted for said County. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0698] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Jamison to Lancaster Committee, for the quota of salt coming to the township of Mountjoy. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0699] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to the Board of War: Stopped the flag that was going in with the ladies to New-York. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0699] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from George Washington to the Board of War: Wishes to have all the British prisoners collected and sent to him as soon as possible, with the Hessian prisoners, that he may exchange them. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0699] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Greene to General Washington: Has directed Colonel Magaw to defend Fort Washington until further orders. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0699] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Magaw to General Greene: A flag of truce came out just now from King's Bridge, the Adjutant-General would hardly give two hours for an alternative between surrendering at discretion or every man being put to the sword. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0700] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Magaw to the Adjutant-General of the British Army: Is determined to defend the post to the very last extremity. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0700] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Instructions of Lord Howe to Lieutenant Barker, to repair to New-London to negotiate an exchange of prisoners with Governour Trumbull. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0000] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Court-Martial held near Peekskill: Lieutenant Benjamin Adams tried on a charge of desertion, and acquitted. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0700] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Ebenezer Hazard to John McKesson. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0700] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Recommendation of Lieutenant David Doty. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0703] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from New-York Convention to Colonel Derousie. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0703] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Trumbull, Deputy Adjutant-General, to the Board of War. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0703] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Connecticut Council of Safety. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0703] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Certificate given to Captain A. Fonda. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0705] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Appointment of Philip Brown as commander of the prize ship Mellish. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0000] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Appointment of Joseph Allen as commander of the prize snow Kitty. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0000] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Philips's order relative to flags of truce: Does not permit flags of truce, or any communication with the American Rebels, unless coming to implore the King's mercy. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0000] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Court-Martial for the trial of Captain Fauntleroy. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p1068] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to General Washington: Requests him to negotiate an exchange of the Hessian prisoners as soon as possible: they have been treated in such a manner that it is apprehended their going back among their countrymen will be attended with some good consequences. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0705] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a letter from William Whipple to John Langdon: The encouragement now given to officers and men in the Navy, are as great as they can possibly expect. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0705] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Pennsylvania Council of Safety, to Lancaster Committee. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0705] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Pennsylvania Council of Safety to the commanding officers of the Militia in Lancaster County: Every reason to apprehend an attack on Philadelphia from the fleet which sailed from New-York, is removed. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0706] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Stephen to the President of Congress: By several different channels is informed that the fleet which sailed from New-York consists of transports discharged or sent to Ireland for provisions. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0706] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to the President of Congress: Loss of Fort Washington. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0706] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Heath. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0707] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to General Lee. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0708] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolves. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0709] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolves. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0709] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the Continental troops under the command of General Lee. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0709] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of Artillery stores and ordnance at Fort Constitution. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0711] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Hugh Hughes, Assistant Quartermaster-General, to General Wooster. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0711] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Timothy Danielson, Chariman of the Committee from Massachusetts to repair to the Army at or near New-York, to Tristram Dalton. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0711] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Droop quota. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0712] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extracts. [1776-10-19] . [S5-V3-p0712] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John McDonald, Miner, to Committee of New-York Convention. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0714] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Casualties in the Army--List of officers and men killed, taken prisoners, or missing from the Seventeenth Regiment, in the action on Long-Island, 27th August, 1776. [1776-08-27] . [S5-V3-p0715] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of men taken at Montressor's Island, 23d September, 1776. [1776-11-17] . [S5-V3-p0717] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the killed, taken prisoners, and missing of the Third Regiment of New-York forces, commanded by Colonel Rudolphus Ritzema. [1776-10-17] . [S5-V3-p0717] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the killed, missing, etc., in the Thirteenth Regiment, commanded by J. Read, Esquire. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0717] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the missing in Colonel Silliman's Regiment, in the retreat from New-York on the 15th of September, 1776. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0717] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the missing and killed in Colonel Silliman's Regiment, in the action below White-Plains, October 28th, 1776. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0717] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of men killed, missing, and taken prisoners, belonging to the First New-York Regiment. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0719] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of both officers and privates killed, taken, and missing, in General Samuel Holden Parson's Brigade. [1776-11-17] . [S5-V3-p0719] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the officers and privates killed, missing, and taken, in the Fourteenth Regiment, commanded by Jonathan Clover, Esquire. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0719] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the killed, taken prisoners, and missing, in the Brigade of Foot, in the service of the United States of America, commanded by Brigadier-General Nixon, dated November 18th. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0721] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of both officers and privates killed, taken, and missing,of General George Clinton's Brigade, dated Peekskill, 17th November, 1776. [1776-11-17] . [S5-V3-p0721] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the killed, wounded, prisoners, and missing, in the Brigade commanded by Gurdon Saltonstall, Esquire, Brigadier-General, dated November 19th. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0721] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A catalogue of prisoners and persons killed and missing belonging to General Scott's Brigade, November 17th, 1776. [1776-11-17] . [S5-V3-p0723] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the officers and private men killed, taken, and missing, in the Brigade commanded by Colonel Sargent, since January 1, 1776. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0723] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the late Colonel Selden's Regiment, now commanded by Colonel Lattimore, November 17, 1776. [1776-11-17] . [S5-V3-p0723] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the killed, taken, and missing, of General Fellow's Brigade, from the time of their entering service to the 23d of November, A. D. 1776. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0725] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the killed and wounded in General Wadsworth's Brigade, in the skirmish on the 28th of October last. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0725] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the killed and missing of the Nineteenth Regiment, dated Camp at Phillip's Manor, November 23d, 1776. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0725] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of officers and soldiers killed, taken prisoners, and missing, in the Twenty-Third Regiment, November 18th, 1776. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0725] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the killed, taken prisoners, or missing, in the Regiment of Foot commanded by William Douglas, Esquire, Colonel. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0727] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the killed, taken, and missing, of the Third Regiment, commanded by Colonel Shepard, their names, companies, dates, and casualities, dated November 19th. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0000] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the killed, missing, and taken prisoners, of General McDougall's Brigade, on the 28th. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0727] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the killed, taken prisoners, and missing, in the Twenty-Sixth Regiment, dated November 20th. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0727] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of those killed, missing, or taken, in the late Colonel Gay's Regiment, since they joined the Continental Army at New-York on the 7th of July last, specifying their names and the office they sustained, dated November 17th. [1776-11-17] . [S5-V3-p0727] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the names of officers and soldiers who have been killed, taken prisoners, or are missing, belonging to Colonel Sage's Regiment. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0727] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of men killed, missing, and taken, in Colonel Tyler's Regiment. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0729] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the killed, wounded, and missing, of General McDougall's Brigade, on the 28th October last, at White-Plains, Westchester County. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0729] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of killed and missing in General Clinton's Bregade, dated November 23d. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0729] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of the Pennsylvania officers who were upon York Island when the engagement began near Mount Washington. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0729] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of officers killed and wounded at Fort Washington. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0729] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Jonathon Trumbull, Jun., to the President of Congress: It will be difficult to make complete returns so often as weekly. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0731] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Maxwell to General Gates: Asks leave of absence. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0731] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Reward for arrest of English prisoners escaped from Hartford Jail. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0731] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Proclamation for a day of publick thanksgiving and prayer in Massachusetts. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0731] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Charles Cushing, Chairman of the Committee of Pownalborough, to Samuel Freeman. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0733] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Procedings of the Committee of the town of Pownalborough, relating to the Rev. Jacob Bailey, the Episcopal itinerant missionary there. [1776-05-24] . [S5-V3-p0734] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Procedings of the Committee of the town of Pownalborough, relating to the Rev. Jacob Bailey, the Episcopal itinerant missionary there. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0734] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Procedings of the Committee of the town of Pownalborough, relating to the Rev. Jacob Bailey, the Episcopal itinerant missionary there. [1776-05-28] . [S5-V3-p0735] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Procedings of the Committee of the town of Pownalborough, relating to the Rev. Jacob Bailey, the Episcopal itinerant missionary there. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0735] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Simeon Dwight to Massachusetts Council. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0737] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Captain J. Paul Jones to the Marine Committee. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0738] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from J. Pelletier to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-17] . [S5-V3-p0739] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Martin to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0739] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Marine Committee to Livinus Clarkson and John Dorsius: Their appointment and instructions as Continental agents for South-Carolina. [1776-11-17] . [S5-V3-p0739] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Clement Biddle to the President of Congress. [1776-11-17] . [S5-V3-p0740] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Tench Tilghman to Robert R. Livingston: Loss of Fort Washington. [1776-11-17] . [S5-V3-p0740] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to Governour Trumbull: Loss of Fort Washington. [1776-11-17] . [S5-V3-p0741] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a Letter from Fort Lee: The true reason of our loss of Fort Washington was the extensiveness fo our lines. [1776-11-17] . [S5-V3-p0741] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Nixon to General Heath. [1776-11-17] . [S5-V3-p0741] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Captain Johnson to Abraham P. Lott: Recommends Lieutenant Johnson and Sergeant-Major Barrel. [1776-11-17] . [S5-V3-p0741] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from William Palfrey, Paymaster-General, to General Washington. [1776-11-17] . [S5-V3-p0742] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Orders of General Heath to Lieutenant-Colonel De Roussi to repair to King's Ferry. [1776-11-17] . [S5-V3-p0742] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

An account of ammunition delivered to Colonel De Roussi's Canadian detachment. [1776-11-17] . [S5-V3-p0742] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from H. Glen to General Schuyler. [1776-11-17] . [S5-V3-p0743] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Memorandum for Hon. Major-General Horatio Gates, respecting Captain Hulings and Captain Bresban. [1776-11-17] . [S5-V3-p0743] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

State of troops at Tyonderoga. [1776-11-17] . [S5-V3-p0743] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Losses sustained in Canada by Udney Hay, (late of Quebeck, timber-merchant, now Assistant Deputy Quartermaster-General to the Northern American Army,) in the years '75 and '76. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0744] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Udny Hay to General Gates. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0744] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Rawlin Lowndes to the Speaker of the South-Carolina Assembly: Declines serving as a member of the Assembly. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0745] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Caesar Rodney to Col. Patterson. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0745] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Board of War to Genral Washington: Respecting the Hancock and Adams, loaded from France with mlitary stores for the use of the Continent, and taken by a Rhode-Island privateer. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0746] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Board of War to Genral Washington: Respecting the Hancock and Adams, loaded from France with mlitary stores for the use of the Continent, and taken by a Rhode-Island privateer. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0746] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Memorial of Isaac Cox to Continental Congress, in behalf of Alexander Frazer and other inhabitants of Providence. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0747] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Memorial of Isaac Cox to Continental Congress, in behalf of Alexander Frazer and other inhabitants of Providence. [1776-10-30] . [S5-V3-p0748] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Memorial of Benjamin Eyre, of Philadelphia, Shipwright, to Continental Congress. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0748] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Livingston to the President of Congress. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0749] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Lord Stirling to the President of Congress. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0750] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from George Washington to Colonel Palfrey: Cannot allow double pay to Major Lee or any other officer: it is expressly against the resolves of Congress. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0750] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Intelligence: Arrival of a fleet of victualers at New-York, sailing of one hundred transports. [1776-12-16] . [S5-V3-p0750] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Greene to General Washington: The greater part of the enemy marched off from Mount Washington and above King's Bridge this morning, their route appeared to be towards New-York. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0751] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Heath to General Washington: Determination of Council upon the posts most proper to be occupied. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0751] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Heath to General James Clinton. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0752] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Peter Carson to General Heath: Account of flour at Peekskill landing. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0752] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Dr. McKnight to General Heath: Can find no houses which will suit so well for hospitals as the churches. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0752] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Elihu Marvin to the New-York Convention: Respecting persons arrested for passing counterfeit bills. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0752] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Elihu Marvin to the New-York Convention: Respecting persons arrested for passing counterfeit bills. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0753] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Pierre Van Cortlandt to Robert Boyd: Inhospitable treatment of soldiers who are returning from the northward. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0753] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Robert Boyd to Pierre Van Cortlandt: Is afraid there is too much reason for the complaints he mentions. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0753] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Johannes Sleight to the New-York Convention: The inhabitants of Kingston are daily alarmed, and the streets filled with mobs from different parts of the County, owing to the misfortune of having that detestable article called tea stowed there. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0754] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Joseph Trumbull to William Williams, taken from Hugh Gaine's New-York Gazette, and transmitted to Congress by General Schuyler. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p1497] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A speech of Ojistarale, the Grasshopper, an Oneida chief, to Colonel Elmore, commandant of Fort Schuyler. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0754] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Wooster to Governour Trumbull. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0755] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Worcester County (Massachusetts) Committee: Resolution of the late Committee of the town of Worcester, disarming a number of its inhabitants, repealed. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0755] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Meeting of inhabitants of Boston: Handbill to be delievered to the inhabitants for their government in giving in to the Committee an account of the damage they have received from a savage enemy. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0757] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Samuel Dexter to the Clerk of the House of Representatives of Massachusetts: Is not possessed of any of the letters or other papers of the late Governour Hutchinson, and consequently is unable to comply with the order of the honourable House of the 4th instant. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0758] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of the Committee to examine two trunks at Colonel Baylor's. [1776-09-11] . [S5-V3-p0759] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of the Committee to examine two trunks at Colonel Baylor's. [1776-09-06] . [S5-V3-p0759] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Address to General Sir Guy Carleton, signed by those, and those only, who assisted in the defence of the garrison last winter. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0798] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Carleton's Answer. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0799] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Abm. Van Bibber to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0759] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Van Bibber & Harrison to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0759] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Patrick Henry to the President of Congress: Enclosing bond of Major Strums for duly accounting for recruiting money. [1776-11-19] . [S7-V3-p0761] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Patrick Henry to the President of Congress: Enclosing bond of Major Strums for duly accounting for recruiting money. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0761] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Archer & Harris to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0761] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from James Tilghman to Maryland Council of Safety: Declines a reappointment as a member of the Council. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0761] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Board of War to General Washington: Orders have been given for the immediate collection of all the prisoners in New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the more Southern States. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0762] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Samuel Chase to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0762] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Board of War to Pennsylvania Council of Safety, requesting all British prisoners in the State to be immediately collected and sent to Fort Lee. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0778] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Board of War to Maryland Council of Safety, and to President and Council of Delaware: Directing them to collect all the British prisoners in their respective States, and forward them to Fort Lee. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0763] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Memorial of Major Lamb to the honourable Congress of the United States of America, requesting that he may be included in the next exchange of prisoners. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0763] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from E. Biddle to William Atlee. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0764] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to the President of Congress. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0764] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from George Washington to John Augustine Washington: The loss of Fort Washington is a most unfortunate affari, and has given him great mortification, and what adds to his mortification is, that the post, after the last ships went past it, was held contrary to his wishes and opinion. Is wearied almost to death with the retrograde motion of things, and solemnly protests that a pecuniary reward of twenty thousand pounds a year would not induce him to undergo what he does. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0765] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Lee to General Washington: Clamour against General Greene. General Lee's objections to moving from his present post. The loss of Fort Washington was a cursed affair. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0767] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General George Clinton to Robert Yates: Recommendation of sundry officers for the standing Army. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0767] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John S. Eustace to Gen. Sullivan. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0768] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Rufus Putnam to General Washington: Reports on the different passes in the Highlands. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0768] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Heath to Colonel Van Cortlandt: A safe repository for a considerable quantity of military stores is much wanted at or near Fishkill. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0768] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Heath to Dr. Morgan: Desires him to afford immediate assistance for the sick, as the neglect of them will prove very prejudicial to the inlistment of a new army. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0769] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Court-Martial, held near Peekskill, by order of Major-General Heath. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0769] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to the President of Congress. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0770] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to Pierre Van Cortlandt. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0771] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Wood to General Gates: Asks for leave of absence in writing. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0771] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Cooke to Massachusetts Assembly: Desiring assistance in case of an attack. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0772] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Lee to Governour Cooke: A considerable force embarked or about to embark in Staten-Island: they give out that South-Carolina is their place of destination, but it is not improbable they have some designs against Rhode-Island. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0772] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Avery to Meschech Weare, transmitting a resolve of Massachusetts, relative to Convention of the several States respecting further emissions of paper currency, and for supporting the credit thereof. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0772] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0772] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from New-Hampshire Committee of Safety to General Ward. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0773] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Long to New-Hampshire Committee of Safety: Entreats them to take into consideration the distresses of the soldiers inlisted in the regiment under his command. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0773] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order in Council (England) continuing for three months longer the order of the 21st of August last, for prohibiting the exporting out of the Kingdom or carrying coastwise gunpowder, saltpetre, or any sort of arms or ammunition. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0773] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Henry Hollingsworth to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0776] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Henry Hollingsworth to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0776] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to Pennsylvania Council of Safety. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0776] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from President of Congress to New-York Convention and Assembly of New-Jersey. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0776] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to the States: Necessity of furnishing the troops for the new army as soon as possible. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0776] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to the States: Necessity of furnishing the troops for the new army as soon as possible. [1776-11-19] . [S5-V3-p0777] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Pennsylvania Council of Safety to the President of Congress:Have inquired into the affair respecting the escape of prisoners from the Jail, and finds nothing material except some information from Mrs. Conolly of an intended escape of her husband. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0777] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Pennsylvania Council of Safety to Lancaster Committee. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0777] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Chester County (Pennsylvania) Committee: Committee appointed to settle the distribution of the money drawn for the use of the distressed families of Associators. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0778] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Henry P. Hardt to Lancaster Committee: Asking for the complement of salt due to the township of Heidelberg. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0778] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Mercer to the President of Congress: Has received intelligence that the enemy intend to reduce Fort Lee, and then to march through the Jerseys to attack Philadelphia. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0778] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from William Grayson to General Lee: The enemy landed this morning between Dobb's Ferry and and Fort Lee, in great numbers. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0779] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Harrison to General Heath: The complaint of the officers about their abstracts cannot be helped, none but one person can with any propriety draw warrants in the same army. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0779] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from William Grayson to General Mercer: To hold himself in readiness to march at a moment's warning, and to forward this letter to Lord Stirling and General Stephen, who are to make the same preparation. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0780] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Robert H. Harrison to General Schuyler. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0780] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Heath to New-York Convention: Wishes General George Clinton and General Scott to repair to Peekskill without a moment's loss of time. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0781] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Dr. Morgan to General Heath: Proposed establishment and regulation of a General Hospital at Peekskill. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0781] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from New-York Committee of Safety to the President of Congress: Importance of more effectually obstructing the navigation of Hudson river, ask that the direction of the work may be committee to General Schuyler. Recommend the entire prohibition of the exportation of flaxseed. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0782] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Recommendation of Captain Eisenlord. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0000] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Pass for Gysbert Osterhout, one of the subalterns of the party sent to work at the barracks at Fishkill. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0784] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Jacob Bayley to New-York Convention: If the Rangers have not what was engaged them, we have no right to command them, and if General Gates, who doubtless stands in need of them, should call for them, he must be disappointed. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0784] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Richard Stockton and George Clymer (Committee at Albany) to the President of Congress. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0784] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Wayne to General Gates: Shall be hard pushed for time to put Ticonderoga in any tolerable state of defence, will do all he can to render it tenable. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0785] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Providence (Rhode-Island) Town Meeting. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0785] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Summons of the Commanding Officer of the Americans to the Governour of Fort Cumberland. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0786] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Lieutenant-Colonel Gorham's answer to the above summons. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0786] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Charles Graham to Stephen Steward. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0774] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Captain Stone to Maryland Council of Safety, respecting his vessel, which Captain Martin had taken possession of and forcibly detained. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0774] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Captain Nicholson to Maryland Council of Safety: As their suspicions have alarmed him, shall lose no time in endearing to convince them that he does not intend wronging the Province. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0775] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Cumberland Dugan to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0755] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Maryland Council of Safety to the President of Congress: There are likely to be disturbances of a serious nature in Dorset and Caroline Counites, on the East Shore, for want of salt. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0786] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to General Washington on the necessity of furnishing troops for the new army. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0787] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Gibson, Jun., Auditor-General, to the Council of New-Hampshire: Requests an account to be furnished of the advances made by the State for paying and subsisting the Army. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0787] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Samuel Chase to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0787] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Doctor Witherspoon to Richard Stockton: Begs him to lose as little time as possible in getting some orders given about the sick. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0788] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Lord Stirling to the President of Congress. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0789] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to General Lee: Loss of Fort Lee: reasons for ordering him to cross the North River, with the Continental troops. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0789] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to Governour Livingston: Retreat across the Hackensack and Passaick Rivers. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0790] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to Colonel Atlee, prisoner. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0791] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a letter from General Lee to Colonel Reed: His reasons for not crossing the North River. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0792] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the Brigade commanded by Brigadier-General George Clinton. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0791] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the Regiment of Foot in the service of the United Colonies, commanded by Colonel Isaac Nicoll. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0791] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Joseph Reed, Adjutant-General, to General Lee: Does not mean to flatter not praise him at the expense of any other, but does think that it is entirely owing to him that the Army, and the liberties of America, so far as they are dependent on it, are not totally cut off. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0793] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel E. Huntington to the Committee of Litchfield, Connecticut. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0793] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a letter from Colonel Jedediah Huntington to his son. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0793] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Lee to James Bowdoin: The idea of detaching from one side of the North River to the other, in present circumstances, is absolute insanity. Some means must be devised to raise your regular battalions, for as to your Militia, they are grown more detestable than ever, not from the bad quality of the men, but from the wretched character of the officers. Hopes the cursed job of Fort Washington will occasion no dejection. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0794] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from William Bradford (Aid-de-Camp to General Lee) to Meshech Weare. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0794] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Lee to General Heath: Colonel Reed has written him a short billet that he does not well understand. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0795] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Billet and verbal message from Colonel Reed to General Lee: We are flying before the British, push on and join us, (note,). [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0795] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Lee to General Heath: Has just received a recommendation, not a positive order, to move the corps under his command to the other side of the river. There is no possibility of corssing at any place lower than King's Ferry, which, to us, would be such an immense round that we could never answer any purpose, therefore desires General Heath to send over two thousand of his corps instead, under a Brigadier-General. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0795] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Heath to General Lee: His instructions are such as not to admit of moving any part of the troops from the posts assigned to him, unless by the express orders of General Washington, or in case of an attack. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0795] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Henry Outhoudt and Anthony Van Bergen (Committee to purchase clothing) to New-York Convention. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0796] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to President of Congress. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0796] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolution of a Council of War held at Saratoga, respecting recruiting for the new army with all expedition. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0797] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Orders of General Schuyler for recruiting. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0797] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Herkheimer to New-York Committee of Arrangement: Recommends Captain John Eisenlord for a captaincy in the new arrangement. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0798] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Connecticut Council of Safety. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0799] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Connecticut Council of Safety. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0799] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Act of Rhode-Island appointing a Committee to meet Committees from the Eastern States to hold a conference respecting further emissions of paper currency. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0865] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Commodore Hopkins to John Langdon. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0799] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Intelligence: Invoice of a prize brig laden with clothing. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0799] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Abisha Washburn to Hugh Orr: Has been to Sheffield and viewed the place proposed for building a furnace for making cannon, and thinks it will answer for that purpose. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0800] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Representation of John Allen, of Nova Scotia, to Massachusetts Council, relative to the Micmac and St. John's tribe of Indians. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0800] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A short state of the inconveniences to which the troops on the Eastern Shore of Virginia are particularly subject. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0807] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order of the Council of Virginia respecting the rations for the Continental troops serving in the State. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0808] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve of the House of Delegates of Virginia transmitted to the Delegates of Congress. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0808] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Address of the officers of the Seventh Virginia Regiment to Colonel William Crawford. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0808] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Colonel Crawford's Answer. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0809] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Samuel Chase to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0809] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Address of Pennsylvania Council of Safety to the freemen of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia: Our enemies are advancing upon us, and the most vigorous measures alone can save this city from falling into their hands. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0809] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Lancaster (Pennsylvania) Committee: Regulations for the distribution of salt. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0809] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Lancaster Committee: Directions for expediting an exchange of prisoners of war. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0810] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Committee of Reading (Pennsylvania) to Lancaster Committee: Request that prisoners of war sent from Lancaster to Fort Lee may not pass through Reading. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0810] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Allen McDonald (prisoner) to the President of Congress: He and his son are entitled to be arranged in the class of regular officers. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0811] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Gibson, Auditor-General, to the Council of Delaware: Requesting them to furnish an account of the advances made by their State to the Army. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0811] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Lee to the President of the Massachusetts Council: Indecision bids fair for tumbling down the goodly fabrick of American freedom. Even the resolves of Congress must no longer too nicely weigh with us, we must save the community in spite of the ordinances of the Legislature, Requests and conjures him to waive all formalities, and devise some means of completing not only the regiments prescribed to the Province, but add, if possible, four companies to each regiment. Must drive the tyrant's troops out of the Jerseys, or all is lost. Is determined to unrest 'em, even in the dead of winter. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0811] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Washington to General Lee. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0812] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Henry Wisner and Gilbert Livingston to New-York Committee of Safety: Soundings of Hudson river in the Highlands. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0812] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Augustus Lawrence and Samuel Tudor to New-York Convention. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0813] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Instructions to the officers appointed to recruit in New-York for the service of the United States of America. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0813] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Captain Copp to Gilbert Livingston: Asks his influence for an office in one of the New-York regiments. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0814] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Major Fonda to Robert Yates: Recommends sundry officers. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0814] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Matthew Griswold to New-York Convention. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0815] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Declaration of Miles Delwood before the Committee of New-Melford, respecting his being inimical to the country. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0815] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Ward to the President of Congress: has ordered the Continental regiment stationed in New-Hampshire to Ticonderoga, would not have done it without directions, but the necessity of the case did not appear to admit of delay. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0815] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Ward to the President of Congress: has ordered the Continental regiment stationed in New-Hampshire to Ticonderoga, would not have done it without directions, but the necessity of the case did not appear to admit of delay. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0816] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Arrival of a flag of truce schooner at New-London with a letter from Lord Howe to Governour Trumbull, proposing an exchange of the Navy prisoners confined in Connecticut. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0000] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Arrival of a flag of truce schooner at New-London with a letter from Lord Howe to Governour Trumbull, proposing an exchange of the Navy prisoners confined in Connecticut. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0000] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Ward to Meschech Weare: Has ordered Colonel Long to march his regiment to Ticonderoga with the utmost expedition. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0816] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Avery to the President of Congress. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0816] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Lord Howe to the Secretary of the Admiralty: Naval and military operations. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0816] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the killed and wounded on board his Majesty's ships passing the batteries the 9th of October. [1776-10-06] . [S5-V3-p0818] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Van Bibber & Harrison to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0818] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Van Bibber & Harrison to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-24] . [S5-V3-p0819] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Terms upon which certain Continental troops in Virginia are to be victualled the ensuing year. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0000] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from M. Audie to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0819] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Samuel Chase to Maryland Council of Safety: Many of the Congress, some true friends, are uneasy at the powers of the Delegates of Maryland. They are apprehensive, if made known, they will reach Lord Howe and encourage him, and if the Courts of Europe should see them, it would prevent a foreign alliance. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0819] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Board of War to General Washington: The prisoners of war have been directed to be sent to Brunswick, instead of Fort Lee, as before ordered. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0820] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Pennsylvania Council of Safety to General Washington: Desire information respecting the movements of General Howe. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0820] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from William Goodrich, in prison, to the President of Congress. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0821] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Philadelphia to his friend in Baltimore. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0821] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to the President of Congress: The situation of affairs is truly critical and requires uncommon exertions. The enemy will certainly make a push to possess themselves of this part of Jersey, has wrote to General Lee to come over with the Continental regiments immediately under his command. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0821] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Abstract of the Return of the Troops now at and near New-Ark fit for duty. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0822] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to Governour Livingston: Further and immediate exertions are absolutely necessary. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0822] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Huntington to General Heath: It would encourage the new inlistment if some of the officers and men could go home on furlough. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0822] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Lee to General Heath: By your mode of reasoning the General's instructions are so binding that not a tittle must be broke though for the salvation of the General and the Army: must desire that he will have two thousand men in readiness by the day after tomorrow. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0822] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Heath to New-York Convention. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0822] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Examination of several prisoners. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0823] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Hardenburgh to New-York Convention. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0824] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A return of men in garrison at the Forts Montgomery and Constitution. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0823] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Intelligence: Prize taken by Captain Tillinghast, in the privateer sloop Independence. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0823] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from New-Hampshire Committee of Safety to New-York Convention: Have received about two hundred prisoners, sent by the Committee for detecting conspiracies. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0825] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to General Washington: In order to give all possible assistance in keeping the Army together, Congress have appointed a Committee to repair to Head-Quarters. [1776-11-24] . [S5-V3-p0825] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Edward Rutledge to John Jay: A good government should be established in New-York, with a strong Executive. [1776-11-24] . [S5-V3-p0825] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Richard Henry Lee to Samuel Purviance, Jr.: The Congress have determined to build in Maryland two frigates of thirty-six guns each. List of new ships to be immediately undertaken. [1776-11-24] . [S5-V3-p0826] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Benjamin Rumsey to Maryland Council of Safety: Views of Maryland relative to the publick lands and taxation. [1776-11-24] . [S5-V3-p0827] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolutions of Committee of Congress for reinforcing General Washington. [1776-11-23] . [S5-V3-p0828] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Circular of Pennsylvania Council of Safety to Commanders of battalions: It is indispensably requisite that troops be immediately raised to reinforce General Washington. [1776-11-24] . [S5-V3-p0829] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to General Lee: You seem to have mistaken my views entirely, in ordering troops from General Heath to cross Hudson's river to this side, Colonel Reed's second letter will have sufficiently explained my intention upon this subject, and pointed out to you that it was your division I want to have over. [1776-11-24] . [S5-V3-p0829] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to General Lee: A mail has fallen into the enemy's hands. [1776-11-24] . [S5-V3-p0830] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to Colonel Forman: Orders to suppress insurrrection of Tories in Monmouth County. [1776-11-24] . [S5-V3-p0830] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Lee to General Washington: Has received his orders, and will endeavour to put them in execution. Sent Heath orders to transport two thousand men across the river, but that great man intrenched himself within the letter of his instructions, and refused to part with a single file. [1776-11-24] . [S5-V3-p0831] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the forces under the command of General Lee. [1776-11-24] . [S5-V3-p0831] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Lee to Colonel Reed: Laments with him that fatal indecision of mind, which in war is a much greater disqualification than stupidity, or even want of pesonal courage, accident may put a decisive blunderer right, but eternal defeat and miscarriage must attend the man of the best parts, if cursed with indecision. Will fly to him as soon as the business with Rogers is over. [1776-11-24] . [S5-V3-p0831] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Heath to General Lee: Conceives it to be his duty to obey his instructions, especially those which are positive and poignant. [1776-11-24] . [S5-V3-p0834] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Return of four Brigades under the command of Major-General Heath. [1776-11-24] . [S5-V3-p0833] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Huntington to General Heath: The greatest part of the people between Ramapough and the enemy's camp are friendly to them,and will do them all the service in their power. [1776-11-24] . [S5-V3-p0833] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Scott to New-York Committee of Arrangement: Recommends Rev. Mr. Tetard for Chaplain. [1776-11-24] . [S5-V3-p0833] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter for Colonel Livingston to New-York Committee of Arrangement: Recommends sundry persons. [1776-11-24] . [S5-V3-p0834] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to General Gates: Directing him to remain at Albany till further orders. [1776-11-24] . [S5-V3-p0835] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Willet to Robert Yates. [1776-11-24] . [S5-V3-p0835] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order of the Massachusetts Council to Colonel Pickering to discharge Captain Ward's company. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0835] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Captain Martin to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0835] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Haas and others to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0836] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Haas and others to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-10-31] . [S5-V3-p0836] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from James Tilghman to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0836] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Pennsylvania Council of Safety to Lancaster Committee. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0837] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Committee of Congress for reinforcing the Army under General Washington to George Read. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0837] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to Colonel Atlee, prisoner. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0838] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to Colonel Miles, prisoner. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0838] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel R. H. Harrison to General Heath: General Washington has wrote General Lee explicitly respecting the troops, that any misapprehensions he may have been under at first must now be done away. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0839] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a letter from Newark: There is very good intelligence that the enemy intend to make a push for Philadelphia. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0839] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Guy Johnson to Lord George Germain: Indian affairs. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0839] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a letter from an English officer at New-York: Lord Cornwallis is carrying all before him in the Jerseys, it is impossible but that peace must soon be the consequence of our success. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0840] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Huntington to General Heath: The people are constantly distressing him with their fears from the enemy and Tories. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0840] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Scott to New-York Convention: Earnestly requests the interposition of the Convention to prevent the disbanding of his brigade on Sunday next. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0841] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Lee to James Bowdoin: Would it not be prudent to order all the Continental stores to a more centrical place than Boston?. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0841] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Hay to General Heath. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0842] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Council of War at General Heath's quarters. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0842] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order to General Scott to move with his brigade to Haverstraw. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0842] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Joseph Trumbull to President of Congress. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0842] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Hazen to the President of Congress: Urges that Crown Point be fortified, and a fleet built for the lake. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0842] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Wayne to Colonel Hurd. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0845] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Trumbull to James Bowdoin, forwarding General Lee's application for blankets. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0845] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Trumbull to James Bowdoin: Connecticut declines uniting in a Convention on the subject of paper currency. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0845] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report of Committee on the application made by Lord Howe for an exchange of prisoners in Connecticiut: That such an application to this State is alogether improper, and that the Governour be desired to advise General Washington of this singular application. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0846] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from William Franklin to Mrs. Franklin. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0847] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Cooke to Massachusetts Assembly: Forwarding resolutions of Congress transmitted to him by General Lee. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0848] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Cooke to Massachusetts Assembly: Forwarding resolutions of Congress transmitted to him by General Lee. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0848] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Cooke to Massachusetts Assembly: Forwarding resolutions of Congress transmitted to him by General Lee. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0848] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Commodore Hopkins to the Marine Committee: The Hamden is nearly fitted, the new ships and the Columbus are ready, but not yet fully manned. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0848] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Commodore Hopkins to Leonard Jarvis. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0849] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Intelligence: Arrival of a schooner from France. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0849] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Noah Goodman to James Bowdoin: Decline the appointment of Major. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0850] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Joseph Greenleaf to James Warren: Has stopped a number of bills of credit which had been altered and offered for larger sums than their real value. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0850] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolve of House of Representatives of Massachusetts for the release of Hopestill Capen. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p1519] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Certificates of sundry inhabitants of Boston in favour of Hopestill Capen. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p1519] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Josiah Bartlett to William Whipple. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0850] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Silas Deane to the Secret Committee: Introducing and recommends Mr. Rogers as a desrving young gentleman. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0851] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Silas Deane to the Secret Committee: Ships of war may be purchased at Leghorn ready fitted for sea cheaper than at any other port in Europe. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0851] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Agreement of Silas Deane with three French officers. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0886] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Agreement of Silas Deane with three French officers (translation). [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0887] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from William Aylett, Deputy Commissary-General, to Richard Henry Lee. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0000] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Archer to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0851] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to General Washington. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0852] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Mifflin to General Washington: Measures pursued by him at Philadelphia to arouse the people to vigorous exertions against the enemy. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0852] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Samuel Chase to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0853] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter for Sebastian Graff to Jasper Yeates. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0749] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Intelligence at Philadelphia. [Undated] . [S5-V3-p0854] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Orders of General Williamson to Colonel Ford to march with all the Militia in his County to Elizabethtown immediately. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p1121] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Lancaster (Pennsylvania) Committee. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0854] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Robert H. Harrison to General Schuyler: General Washington desires him to send down with all possible expedition the whole of the troops belonging to Pennsylvania and Jersey, which are in the Northern department, to join the Army under his immediate command. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0854] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Tryon to Lord George Germain: Has not thought it prudent in tire present moment to make a publick declaration of the Royal disposition in favour of the inhabitants of Staten-Island. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0855] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Tryon to Lord George Germain: Has not thought it prudent in tire present moment to make a publick declaration of the Royal disposition in favour of the inhabitants of Staten-Island. [1776-09-16] . [S5-V3-p0855] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a letter from an English officer at New-York: Have taken Fort Washington, the strongest post that ever was occupied by an army. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0855] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Lee to General Washington: Causes of his detention, part of the Army have moved on, he sets out tomorrow. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0856] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Lee to General Heath: The Commander-in-Chief is now separated from us. I of couse command on this side the water, for the future I will and must be obeyed. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0857] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Joseph Trumbull to General Washington. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0857] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Henry B. Livingston to New-York Committee of Arrangement. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0857] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Intelligence from New-York, brought by David Hunt, of Westchester, a known friend to America. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0858] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Heath to General Washington: Theprovisions, warlike and naval stores, near the river, have been safely brought off. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0858] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Heath to the New-York Convention: If the several regiments, whose times is now expired, could be prevailed upon to continue a little longer, it would greatly promote the service. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0859] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Heath to New-York Convention: Shall assiduously pursue the plan of securing the passes through the Highlands. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0859] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Heath to Colonel Cheever, Commissary of Artillery Stores. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0860] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General George Clinton to New-York Convention: The obstructing the navigation of Hudson's river across Polopin's is very practicable, and of the utmost moment to the publick. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0860] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order of General Heath to the Assistant Quartermaster-General. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0860] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

State of the sick of Colonel Bradley's Regiment. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0860] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Rev. John Mason to Robert Harper: Suggests sundry matters which he hopes will be provided for in settling the constitution of New-York. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0861] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to General Gates. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0861] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Connecticut Council of Safety. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0862] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Benjamin Birdsall to New-York Convention: Unhappy situation he is labouring under, in the unnatural contest between Great Britain and America. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0862] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Memorial of Frederick Philips to the Congress of New-York. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0864] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Memorial of Frederick Philips to the Congress of New-York. [1776-08-28] . [S5-V3-p0864] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Henry Ward to the Speaker of the New-Hampshire House of Representatives. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0864] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Cooke to Massachusetts Assembly: Transmits copy of a letter received from General Lee. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0865] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Massachusetts Council to General Washington: Major Shaw has at length arrived with a few Indians inlisted into the Continental service. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0865] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Orders of Massachusetts Council to Major Shaw to repair to General Washington, with the Indians under his care. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0866] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Convention of Committees from a majority of towns in Worcester County, Massachusetts: Proceedings respecting the formation of a system of Government. [1776-11-26] . [S5-V3-p0866] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Silas Deane to the President of Congress: Recommendation of Mr. Rogers, a native of Maryland, and Aid-de-Camp to Monsieur du Coudray. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0867] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Silas Deane to the Secret Committee: Suggests a naval enterprise against the Banks of Newfoundland. Two frigates arrriving early in February would destroy the fishery, for one, if not two years, and obtain an acquisition of a fine body of recruits for the Navy. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0867] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Articles of Agreement for supplying the Virginia troops with certain provisions. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0000] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Aquila Hall to Maryland Council of Safety: Recommends Captain Mathews for the command of one of the gondolas now building. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0868] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Thomas Smyth to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0868] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from James Murray to Maryland Council of Safety: Resigns his command of a battalion of Militia. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0868] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Memorial of John Sergeant, missionary to the Mohekunnuk tribe of Indians, at Stockbridge, to Continental Congress. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0868] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Memorial of Mr. Thomas Denef to Continental Congress: Solicits the appointment of Lieutenant under Mr. Remand de Lisle. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0869] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Lancaster (Pennsylvania) Committee. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0869] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Livingston to General Washington. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0869] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Act of New-Jersey for the raising of four battalions. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0870] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Circular of Governour Livingston to the several Colonels in New-Jersey: Directed to have their battalions ready to march at the shortest notice. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0870] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to the President of Congress. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0871] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to General Lee: His former letters weer so full and explicit, as to the necessity of his marching as early as possible, that it is unnecessary to add more on that head: expected he would have been sooner in motion. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0871] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Harrison to General Heath: Importance of General Scott's brigade continuing in service fifteen or twenty days more than they first engaged for. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0871] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Tryon to Lord George Germain: Description of a plot of ground in New-York city, which he recommends, upon a settlement of the war, to be reserved as Crown land, for the purposes of a standing garrison. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0872] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Lee to New-Hampshire Council: Suggests whether it is not expedient to lay a temporary embargo on privateers until the regiments of each State are completed, Letter from General Lee to the President of the Council of Massachusetts: The same, Letter from General Lee to Governour Trumbull: The same. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0872] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Heath to General Scott: His situation will not allow him to send over any more troops at present, imagines that General Lee's division will very soon pass over. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0872] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Order of General Heath to Captain Treadwell to move over the river with the three-pounder, and join Genreal Scott's Brigade. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0873] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Captain Sacket to Robert Yates: Recommends Gilbert Strang for Ensign to his company. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0873] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Pierre Van Cortlandt to General Heath, transmitting resolutions of Committee of Safety respecting a party of Colonel Bradley's Regiment. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0873] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General St. Clair to General Gates. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0874] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Gates to President of Congress. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0874] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders, Northern Army, November 6. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p0875] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders, Northern Army, November 7. [1776-11-07] . [S5-V3-p0875] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders, Northern Army, November 8. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p0876] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders, Northern Army, November 9. [1776-11-09] . [S5-V3-p0876] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders, Northern Army, November 10. [1776-11-10] . [S5-V3-p0876] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders, Northern Army, November 11. [1776-11-11] . [S5-V3-p0876] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders, Northern Army, November 12. [1776-11-12] . [S5-V3-p0876] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders, Northern Army, November 13. [1776-11-13] . [S5-V3-p0877] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders, Northern Army, November 14. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0877] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders, Northern Army, November 15. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0877] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders, Northern Army, November 16. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0878] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders, Northern Army, November 17. [1776-11-17] . [S5-V3-p0878] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Orders, Northern Army, November 18. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0878] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from William Edmiston to General Gates: Asks leave to go to General Howe on his own private affairs, and will return at any specified time. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0879] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Henry Quackenboss to the New-York Convention. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0879] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to General Gates: As his presence is much more required to the northward than anywhere else, he cannot go down at present. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0879] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Providence (Rhode-Island) town-meeting: Vote to raise forty-three men, including officers, being their quota of a regiment to be raised for the defence of the State. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0879] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Commodore Hopkins to Governour Cooke: List of deserters from the fleet. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0880] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a letter from Boston: Capture of a fleet of eight vessels bound to Quebeck, with supplies for the Army. [Undated] . [S5-V3-p0000] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Narrative of Mr. Lamont's observations during the time he was a prisoner in Massachusetts-Bay, from the 22d of September till the 27th of November. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0880] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from William Tupper to the Massachusetts Assembly: The Committee of Safety for the County of Cumberland, in Nova-Scotia, have represented the extreme difficulties they labour under by means of their joining with Captain Eddy's party, and important request aid. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0881] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Silas Deane to the Secret Committee. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0882] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Supplies of mast and other timbers from the North, (enclosed in Mr. Deane's letter). [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0885] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Maryland Council of Safety to the Board of War: Have given directions for marching the prisoners as soon as possible, that an exchange may take place. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0888] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Thomas Sparrow to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0888] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from William Harrison to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0888] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Whipple to Meshech Weare: Accounts from abroad are very favourable, though of such a nature that he is not at liberty to communicate them. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0889] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Town-meeting in the State-House yard, at Philadelphia. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0890] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Address of "Hampden" to the Associators of Pennsylvania. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0890] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Reed to the President of Congress, resigning his commission as Adjutant-General. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0891] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a letter from Woodbridge, New-Jersey: Arrived at this place at sunset, we march for Brunswick to-morrow. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0891] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Mercer to the President of Congress: Recommends for preferment Lieutenants Burwell and Smith, of the First Virginia Regiment. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0891] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Mercer to Lord Stirling: Intelligence from the enemy. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0891] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Information of the enemy by sundry persons from Brunswick. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0892] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Ephraim Blaine to the President of Congress: Has purchased a quantity of beef and pork, and is daily engaging flour. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0892] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Tryon to Lord George Germain: Offers his congratulations on the repeated and honourable achievements of the British and Hessian troops, another campaign, pressed with equal vigour, he trusts will restore tranquillity and union to the British empire. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0892] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0893] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to General Scott to General Heath. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0894] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Scott to the New-York Committee of Safety. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0895] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel A. Hawkes Hay to John McKesson: Enclosing an account for sundries supplied the guards while the ships-of-war lay in the bay of Haverstraw and Nyack. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0896] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel A. Hawkes Hay to John McKesson: Enclosing an account for sundries supplied the guards while the ships-of-war lay in the bay of Haverstraw and Nyack. [1776-06-15] . [S5-V3-p0896] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel A. Hawkes Hay to John McKesson: Enclosing an account for sundries supplied the guards while the ships-of-war lay in the bay of Haverstraw and Nyack. [1776-08-21] . [S5-V3-p0896] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General James Clinton to General Heath. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0897] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Frederick Roorback to New-York Convention. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0898] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Mrs. Margaret Inglis to James Duane: Desires leave to return to New-York with her family and furniture. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0898] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from William Miller to the New-York Convention: Desires some written order may be sent respecting the records of the County. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0898] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Pierre Van Cortlandt to General Heath: The necessity of securing the passes in the Highlands is so urgent, that it would have given the Convention infinite pain had the troops in his division been withdrawn. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0899] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Albany Committee to New-York Convention: Abuses committed on flour by the manufacturers of it, both in quality and weight. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0844] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Connecticut Council of Safety. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0899] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Cooke to Commodore Hopkins: Will give all due assistance to the officers of the fleet in picking up their deserters. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0900] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Francis to James Bowdoin: Accepts the appointment of Colonel of one of the new regiments. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0900] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Francis to Massachusetts Council: His regiment will not continue in service upon the present encouragement. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0900] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Adams to James Warren: Will attend the House of Representatives. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0900] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Silas Deane to the Secret Committee: Should not have completed what he has, but for the exertions of Monsieur Beaumarchais, to whom the United States are more indebted than to any other person on this side of the water. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0900] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Silas Deane to Secret Committee: Recommends Colonel Conway, the bearer, for a commission as Adjutant or Brigadier-General. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0901] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Notice of the funeral of the Hon. Peyton Randolph. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0902] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Arrival of all express at Williamsburg, Virginia, with despatches from Colonel Christie, advising of his having returned from the Cherokee country. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0902] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Arrival at Hampton Virginia, of three salt vessels, and a French brig from Cape Francois, with a valuable cargo of woolens, linens, and other dry-goods. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0902] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Jesse Hollingsworth to Maryland Council of Safety: Has paid all the bills, and advanced all the money for both captains and hands for the schooner Friendship and the Ninety-Two: they all promise they will sail tomorrow. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0903] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Jesse Hollingsworth to Maryland Council of Safety: Expects all the vessels will sail tomorrow: Has some salt which the people threaten to take from him by violence. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0903] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Captain Conway to Maryland Council of Safety: Informs of his safe arrival from Martinico, in the sloop Molly. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0903] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Marine Committee to Captain Warner: Direct him to return to Philadelphia with the schooner Fly. [Undated] . [S5-V3-p0904] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Petition of Major Lamb to Continental Congress: Requests he may be included in the next exchange of prisoners. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0904] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to General Lee: Approves his application to Governour Trumbull for a reinforcement of Militia, and to Mr. Bowdoin for clothes. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0904] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Robert H. Harrison to Colonel Joseph Trumbull, Commissary-General of Provisions. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0904] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Robert H. Harrison to Colonel Palfrey, Paymaster-General. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0905] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Major Clark to General Washington: Information of an embarkation of the enemy, brought by a prisoner who made his escape from New-York. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p1070] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Tyler to General Heath. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0905] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Ebenezer Lockwood to the New-York Convention: Has been at Stamford this day, and is informed that there are but a few of the enemy's ships up the Sound. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0905] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Heath to General Scott. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0906] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Certificate of Delegates of Tryon County, in favour of Captain McKean and Lieutenant French. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0906] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Doctor Chauncey Graham to General Heath: Asks directions respecting the sick put under his care. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0906] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from J. Trumbull to Governour Trumbull: General Schuyler has desired me to exchange offices with Colonel Lewis, Quartermaster-General, what his meaning is, I am at a loss, he affects to flatter me with commendations, which I do know not the meaning of. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0907] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Connecticut Council of Safety. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0907] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Josiah Waters, Jun., to James Bowdoin: A cartel is settled for the exchange of the prisoners on board the Whitty, prison-ship, at New-York, to take place on the tenth of December, at Huntington-Bay. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0907] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Escape of prisoners from Windham Jail. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0907] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from James Jauncy, Jun., to Robert R. Livingston: Desires to have leave from the Convention for himself and family to return home. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0908] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Volunteer company at Waterbury, Connecticut, composed of a number of aged gentlemen in the first society in the town. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0908] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Notice to the friends of the American prisoners in New-York, of an opportunity to send them letters and money. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0909] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

letter from Major Batt (Fort Cumberland, Nova-Scotia) to Lieutenant-Colonel Gorham: Attack on the Rebels, burnt every Rebel's house and barn for six miles, including the whole French settlements at Bloody Bridge. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0909] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Henricus Godet (St. Eustatia) to the President of Congress. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0910] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

In council. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p0911] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from William Aylett, Deputy Commissary-General, to Richard Henry Lee. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0913] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Pliarne, Penet, & Co., to the Secret Committee (original). [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0610] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Translation of the above. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0612] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Jesse Hollingsworth to Maryland Council of Safety: Has a large percel of powder that Captain Martin brought in, wishes to know what to do with it. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0914] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Stephen Steward to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0914] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from William Rumsey to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0915] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Thomas Bond to Colonel Benjamin Rumsey: Officers chosen in Captain Amos's company. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0915] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Joshua Amos to the Committee of Harford County, Maryland: Accepts the appointment of First Lieutenant. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0915] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Jesse Hollingsworth to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0916] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Jesse Hollingsworth to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p0916] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Samuel Chase to Maryland Council of Safety: Congress desire inquiry to be made of some Nanticoke Indians, which the Six Nations allege came into Maryland and have not been heard of. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0916] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Haussegger to Richard Peters: The Powder Magazine at Branch Creek, which is very small, will soon be full. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0916] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Pennsylvania Council of Safety to the Lancaster Committee: It is highly expedient that the prisoners be forwarded as fast as possible to the Jerseys, in order for an exchange. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0917] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Pennsylvania Council of Safety to the Lancaster Committee: It is highly expedient that the prisoners be forwarded as fast as possible to the Jerseys, in order for an exchange. [1776-12-15] . [S5-V3-p0917] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Epaminondas to the People of Pennsylvania. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0917] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Lancaster (Pennsylvania) Committee. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0918] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to the President of Congress: Arrived at Brunswick yesterday, it was the opinion of all the Generals who were with him, that a retreat to this place was founded in necessity. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0919] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to the Board of War: In his opinion, it is neither consistent with the rules of war nor politick, to inlist prisoners of war, nor can he think because our enemies have committed an unjustifiable act, we ought to follow their example. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0920] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to Governour Livingston: General Williamson gives him small encouragement to hope for much assistance from the Militia of New-Jersey. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0920] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to Adjutant-General Reed: Excuse for seeing the contents of a letter which neither inclination nor intention would have prompted him to. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0921] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Weekly Return of the First Regiment of Foot in the Continental service, commanded by Colonel Edward Hand. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0921] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain: Military operations from the 12th of October to the retreat of General Washington to Brunswick. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0921] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain: Naval expedition to Rhode-Island: proposed operations of the next campaign. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0926] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Proclamation by Lord and General Howe. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0927] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a letter from New-York, received in London: The British Army moulders away amazingly, many die by the sword, many by sickness, brought on by the bad provisions we have had from Ireland, great numbers will not see the winter over. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0928] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Scott to General Washington. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0929] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Nov. 25. [1776-11-25] . [S5-V3-p0929] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Nov. 27. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0930] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Scott to the New-York Convention: Has had a return of those in his brigade willing to continue a month in the service, their number too trifling to be mentioned. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0931] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract. [1776-11-27] . [S5-V3-p0931] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Henry Wisner to Pierre Van Cortlandt and William Duer. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0932] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Spencer to General Heath: Sends to him a number of persons taken on suspicion of unfriendliness to the States. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0932] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Lee to General Washington: With regard to his not being in motion sooner, assures him that he has done all in his power, and shall expalin his difficulties when they both have leisure. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0932] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Interview between General Lee and General Heath (note). [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0933] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Lee to James Bowdoin: Proposes that the regiments of Massachusetts and New-Hampshire be filled up by drafts from the Militia, every seventh man to serve in the regular regiments for one year. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0933] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Examination of two deserters from New-York. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0934] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Court-Martial, trial of a prisoner for sleeping on his post. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0934] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John McKesson to General Heath. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0935] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resolves. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0935] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Dr. Graham to General Heath. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0936] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonels Van Schaick, Cortlandt and Gansevoort, to the New-York Convention. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0936] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Lansing, Jun., to James Duane: Declines the appointment of Lieutenant, General Schuyler having honoured him with the office of Secretary. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0936] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Trumbull to Colonel Patterson: His regiment on the new establishment to be at Springfield, where he will order his officers and men to repair on the first of January. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0624] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Trumbull to the President of Congress: The Assembly request that two battalions of Continental troops may be stationed in the towns on their sea-coast, to protect them from sudden invasion: have ordered four battalions to be immediately inlisted to serve under General Washington until the 15th of March. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0936] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Trumbull to General Washington. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0937] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Trumbull to General Lee. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0938] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Dr. Turner to General Spencer: We are in a most crowded situation, with the sick of the army swarming as if there was no end to them: list of men recommended for discharge. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0939] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Capture of transports from England. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0939] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Statement of Nicholas Martindale and George McCree, taken in the brig Lively. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0940] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Massachusetts Council to President of Congress: Recommend the petition and plan of Messrs. Faneuil and others, French gentlemen, to the immediate notice of Congress. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0940] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Daniel Sargent to Ellis Gray. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0940] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Meeting of Committees of Cumberland and Gloucester, New-York, October 23: Recommendation of officers for the Ranging companies under the command of Major Joab Hoisington. [1776-10-23] . [S5-V3-p0940] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter, 26 September, from James Clay to Sub Committee of the town of Putney: Wishes to know their minds as a body or as individuals whether they intend to revolt from the State of New-York or not. [1776-09-26] . [S5-V3-p0941] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter, dated October 29, from Hertford Committee to James Clay: The major part of the town are for a separation from the State of New-York, on the principle of first applying to that State before it be carried to the Continental Congress. [1776-10-29] . [S5-V3-p0941] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Statement of James Clay. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0941] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Major Hoisington's Examination. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0942] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Statement of Captain Hatch. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0942] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Examination of Lieutenant Lyons. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0943] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Certificate of Elisha Hawley, August 12. [1776-08-12] . [S5-V3-p0943] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Certificate of Jacob Kent. [1776-10] . [S5-V3-p0943] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Meshech Weare to Colonel Jacob Bayley, July 18. [1776-07-18] . [S5-V3-p0943] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Oath taken by the officers of Hoisington's Rangers, October 22. [1776-10-22] . [S5-V3-p0943] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Affidavit of Joel Marsh, November 14. [1776-11-14] . [S5-V3-p0944] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Affidavit of Sergeant Mason, November 15. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0944] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Declaration by Jacob Kent and others, November 18. [1776-11-18] . [S5-V3-p0944] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Affidavit of Lieutenant Whitney, November 20. [1776-11-20] . [S5-V3-p0945] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Statement of James Clay, November 21. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0945] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Affidavit of Lieutenant Whitney, November 21. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0945] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Major Hoisington to Captain Day. [1776-09-19] . [S5-V3-p0945] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Captain Day's Affidavit, November 21. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0945] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Affidavit of Captain Waite and others, November 29. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0946] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Affidavit of Captain Waite and others, November 30. [1776-11-30] . [S5-V3-p0946] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Sessions to New-York Convention. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0946] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Names of the commissioned officers under the command of Major Joab Hoisington, appointed and recommended by the Committee for Gloucester and Cumberland. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0947] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Muster-Roll of Captain Benjamin Wait's compnay of Rangers, under the command of Major Joab Hoisington, September 14. [1776-09-14] . [S5-V3-p0947] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

A Muster-Roll of Captain John Strong's company of Rangers, under the command of Major Joab Hoisington. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0948] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Meeting of the Committee. [1776-11-15] . [S5-V3-p0948] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Appointment of Field Officers, Appointment of Captains. [1776-11-16] . [S5-V3-p0948] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of officers of the late Colonel McDougall's Regiment, who served in Canada, and are not provided for. [1776-10-28] . [S5-V3-p0949] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of officers who served in Canada last winter, in Colonel Clinton's Regiment. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0949] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of officers who seved in the late campaign in Canada, with their proper rank, according to the first arrangement--Lewis Dubois's arrangement. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0949] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Montgomery's arrangement. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0950] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of the officers' names of the New-York troops. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0950] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of officers in the Second New-York Regiment, raised in the Colony of New-York, for the defense thereof, in the Continental service. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0951] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of the officers' names of the Third New-York Continental Forces, commanded by Colonel Rudolphus Ritzema. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0951] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Arrangement of officers of Colonel Van Schaick's Regiment, Arrangement of the officers of Colonel Van Schaick's Regiment, in the year 1776. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0952] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Catalogue of the names of the officers belonging to Colonel Lasher's Regiment. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0953] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of Captain Malcolm's officers. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0953] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Officers of Colonel Lasher's Regiment. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0953] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Officers of Colonel Ritzema's Regiment. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0953] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Officers for the four Continental Regiments of New-York. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0954] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Officers of the Second or Albany Regiment. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0955] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of officers of the four battalions raised in the State of New-York in the year 1776, for the defense of the said state. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0955] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

In Committee. [1776-11-21] . [S5-V3-p0955] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from William Harper to the Committee of Arrangement. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0956] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Leonard Gansevoort to Committee of Arrangement. [1776-11] . [S5-V3-p0956] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Committee of Arrangement to General Schuyler, asking further information as to the qualifications of officers. [1776-11-28] . [S5-V3-p0956] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from J. A. Magee to Committee of Arrangement. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p0956] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Colonel Duboy's officers on the new arrangement. [1776-12-06] . [S5-V3-p0957] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Dec. 12. [1776-12-12] . [S5-V3-p0957] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Dec. 14. [1776-12-14] . [S5-V3-p0958] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Dec. 18. [1776-12-18] . [S5-V3-p0959] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Dec. 20. [1776-12-20] . [S5-V3-p0960] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Duboy. [1776-12] . [S5-V3-p0960] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Resignations of officers. [Undated] . [S5-V3-p0960] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

House of Lords. Address of the King to both Houses of Parliament. [1776-10-31] . [S5-V3-p0961] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Address of Thanks of the King moved by the Earl of Carlisle, Motion for an Address of Thanks seconded by Earl Fauconberg, Amendment to the Address of Thanks moved by the Marquis of Rockingham, Debate--Duke of Manchester, Lord Cardiff, Earl of Derby, Duke of Richmond, Earl of Sandwich, Duke of Richmond, Earl of Sandwish, Duke of Grafton, Earl of Sandwich, Duke of Richmond, Lord Viscount Weymouth, Duke of Richmond, Earl of Sandwich, Lord Wycombe, Lord Osborne, Earl of Shelburne, Earl of Sandwich, Earl of Shelburne, Earl of Sandwich, Debate--Earl of Shelburne, Duke of Richmond, Earl of Sandwich, Earl of Bristol, The amendment negatived, the amendment entered as a Protest. [1776-10-31] . [S5-V3-p0963] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Address to the King. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0982] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

His Majesty's answer. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p0983] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

House of Commons--Address of Thanks. Address of Thanks moved by Mr. Neville, The motion seconded by Mr. Hutton, Amendment moved by Lord John Cavendish, The amendment seconded by the Marquis of Granby, Debate--Governour Johnstone, Mr. Wombwell, Mr. Wilkes, Honourable Temple Luttrell, Sir Herbert Mackworth, Right Honourable T. Townshend, Lord North, Colonel Barré,, Admiral Keppel, Lord George Germain, Mr. Fox, General Conway, The amendment negatived, The Address adopted. [1776-10-31] . [S5-V3-p0983] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Address reported. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p1005] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The Address presented. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p1005] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

The King's Answer. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p1006] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Address presented. [1776-11-02] . [S5-V3-p1006] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

No debate. [1776-11-04] . [S5-V3-p1006] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Lord John Cavendish said, that he had seen in the publick prints of this day, the most extraordinary Declaration, which, if genuine, requires the attention of the House, The Declaration of Lord Howe and General Howe of the 19th of September, read. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p1006] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Lord North said he believed the copy was read correct, Lord George Germain confessed the authenticity of the paper in question, Motion by Lord John Cavendish, that this House will resolve itself into a Committee, to consider of the revisal of all acts of Parliament by which his Majesty's subjects in America think themselves aggrieved, The motion seconded by Mr. Burke, Debate--Lord North, Mr. Fox, Mr. Solicitor-General Wedderburn, Mr. Burke, Mr. Rous, Mr. Byng, Lord George Germain, Mr. Dunning, The negatived. [1776-11-06] . [S5-V3-p1007] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Motion by Mr. Bailer, that forty-five thousand seamen, including ten thousand one hundred and twenty-nine marines, be employed for the year 1777, Debate--Sir George Yonge, Honourable Mr. Luttrell, Mr. Attorney-General, Honourable Mr. Luttrell, Attorney-General, Honourable Mr. Luttrell, Mr. Wombwell, Mr. Luttrell, Lord Mulgrave, Lord North, Lord Palmerstone, Mr. Buller, Mr. Luttrell, Sir Hugh Palliser, Honourable Mr. Luttrell, The Attorney-General, Right Honourable T. Townsend, Mr. H. W. Hartley, Honourable Mr. Luttrell, The motion negatived. [1776-11-08] . [S5-V3-p1016] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Silas Deane to the Secret Committee: Ways and means for defraying the expense of the present war. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p1019] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from George Cook to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p1024] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Jesse Hollingsworth to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p1024] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Jesse Hollingsworth to Maryland Council of Safety: Can load twenty vessels rather than man and sail two, the money paid to captains and sailors is wonderful, and no way to shun it. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p1025] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Thomas Smyth to Maryland Council of Safety: The row-gallery building at his yard is nearly ready to launch, wishes to know what name to call her. [1776-11-01] . [S5-V3-p1025] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to General Washington: Congress have agreed that he may order into the Jerseys the troops at present on the east side of Hudson's river. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p1026] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to Dr. Morgan. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p1026] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to the President of Congress: The enemy are first advancing, some of them are now in sight, the Jersey Flying-Camp have refused to continue longer in service. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p1026] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to Governour Livingston: Cannot help calling on him in the most urgent manner, and begging him to fall upon proper means to draw forth the strength of New-Jersey to his support. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p1027] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to General Lee: Entreats him to hasten his march as much as possible, or his arrival may be too late to answer any valuable purpose. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p1027] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to General Howe: Exchange of prisoners. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p1028] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to the President of Congress: It being impossible to oppose the enemy with our present force with the least prospect of success, we shall retreat to the west side off Delaware. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p1028] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Return of the Army. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p1035] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a Letter from New-York to a gentleman in London: Should not wonder if the King's troops were put in possession of Philadelphia without striking a blow. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p1028] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Winter quarters of the British Army in Canada. [1777-01-14] . [S5-V3-p1028] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Heath to Colonel Tyler. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p1029] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Scammell to General Heath: General Lee desires a quantity of lead, if there is any to spare at Peekskill. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p1030] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Nicholas Quackenbush to Judge Duer: Difficulties from want of forage. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p1030] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Isaac Nicoll to Pierre Van Cortlandt. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p1030] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Timothy Danielson to General Washington: Officers appointed by the Committee of Massachusetts. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p1030] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Bard to the New-York Convention: Offers his teams for the publick service for a week at his private expense. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p1030] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from New-York Committee of Safety to Captain Elmendorf: On obstructing the navigation of Hudson's river. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p1031] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Gates to General Schuyler. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p1031] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Wayne to General Gates. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p1031] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Joseph Trumbull to General Washington: Leaves Mr. William Hoskins to act for him in his absence in New-England. [1776-12] . [S5-V3-p1032] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Cooke to Massachusetts Assembly: A large fleet of square-rigged vessels was seen this morning between Block-Island and Montauk, steering for Newport. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1032] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from James Bowdoin to Massachusetts Council. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1033] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Baltimore Committee to Maryland Council of Safety: Request the commissions for Colonel Cockey's Battalion. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1033] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Robert Cummins to the Maryland Council of Safety: Offers to contract for supplying the troops with provisions. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1033] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Pennsylvania Council of Safety to commanding officers of battalions: There is no time for words, exert yourselves like men. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1033] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Jasper Yates to Richard Peters. [Undated] . [S5-V3-p0749] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Joseph Reed to the President of Congress: Retracts his resignation. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1033] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to the President of Congress: Hoped General Lee would have arrived before now. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1034] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to Captain Ottendorf: Authorized to inlist a company of Germans. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1034] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

An estimate of the provisions and men at and near Trenton, also the cattle on the east side of the river Delaware. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1034] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of officers in General Sullivan's Brigade. [1776-12] . [S5-V3-p1035] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a Letter received in London from a Field Officer in the King's Army at New-York: The Rebels continue flying before our Army, the Congress have lost their authority: it consists now of only seven members at Philadelphia, if they embrace the proclamation, they may yet escape the halter. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1037] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Sargeant to General Washington. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1038] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Huntington to General Heath: Is it not feasibly to possess ourselves of Hackensack?. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1039] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General James Clinton to the New-York Convention. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1039] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General James Clinton to General Heath. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1039] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General George Clinton to General Heath. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1040] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Memorial of John Hathorn to New-York Committee of Safety: Praying for protection of his property against the disorderly spirit pervading among the common people. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1040] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Heath to General Washington: General Lee is this day beginning to pass the river with his division. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1040] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Weissenfels to Robert Yates: Encloses a list of officers who refuse to serve, and of those whom he recommends. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1041] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Col. Weissenfels to Robert Harpur. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1041] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from James Duane to New-York Committee of Arrangement. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1042] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from James Clay to Delegates from Cumberland County, in New-York Convention. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1042] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Court of Inquiry on General Arnold. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1042] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to Pierre Van Cortlandt: His opinion on the best mode of obstructing Hudson river. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1043] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

General Schuyler to Massachusetts Council. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1044] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Adjutant Stelle to Governour Cooke: This evening, about sunset, came to anchor off the west end of Block-Island, eleven sail of British ships, armed. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1087] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Intelligence at Newport: Arrival of sloop Providence, Captain Hacker. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1044] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Massachusetts Assembly to President of Congress: Recommend Mr. Faneuil and others, and their plan of raising one or more regiments to be officered by French gentlemen. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1044] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Massachusetts Assembly to President of Congress: Recommend Mr. Faneuil and others, and their plan of raising one or more regiments to be officered by French gentlemen. [1776-11-29] . [S5-V3-p1045] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Langdon to Meshech Weare. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1045] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Josiah Bartlett to William Whipple: Hopes the Congress act with more spirit than they have done lately, or else he is assured they will lose much of their former influence. [1776-12-02] . [S5-V3-p1045] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Translation of a letter written by a foreigner on his travels: Character of the English. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1046] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Silas Deane to the Committee of Secret Correspondence: History of his proceedings. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1050] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Silas Deane to John Jay: Suggests destruction of Newfoundland fisheries. Could fill ten ships with passengers for America, copy of articles acknowledging the independence of the United States, which have been shown to him, and which have been seen by both the Courts of France and Spain. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1051] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Matthew Tilghman to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1053] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to the President of Congress: Arrived at Trenton yesterday morning with the main body of the Army, has not heard a word from General Lee since the 25th last month, though he has despatched daily expresses to him, desiring to know when he might look for him. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1053] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to General Lee: The sooner he can join him with his division, the sooner the service will be benefitted, as to bringing any of the troops under General Heath, they cannot consent to it. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1054] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to General Howe. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1054] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain: Must detain his prisoners until the Rebels return the King's officers and men. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1054] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of commissioned and non-commissioned officers, rank and file, killed, wounded, and missing , belonging to the Army under the command of his Excellency the honourable General Howe, in several actions, etc., with the Rebels, from the 17th of September to the 16th of November, 1776, inclusive, specifying the different periods, and the corps the casualties have happened in. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1055] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of Ordnance and Stores taken by his Majesty's troops in the redoubts and lines of the enemy, from their landing at Frog Neck, Westchester County, from the 12th of October to the 20th of November, 1776. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1058] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Extract of a letter from an English officer, at New-York. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1059] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Malcom to General Heath. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1059] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Hay to General Heath. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1059] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Heath to Pierre Van Cortlandt: Shall pay a particular attention to the passes on the west side of Hudson river. A hospital for the reception of the sick is extremely wanted. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1060] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Ezra Thompson to Jonathan Landon: Certificate of work done by McDonald at the lead mines. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1060] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the New-York Committee of Safety to General Heath: Complaints of depredations committed by Captain Ford and his company. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1061] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from New-York Committee of Safety to John Rowe. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1061] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from New-York Committee of Safety to Captain Nathaniel Platt. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1061] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from New-York Committee of Safety to Captain Weeks. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1061] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from John Elmendorf to New-York Committee of Safety: Declines appointment to collect boats, scows, and crafts, for carrying stone. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1062] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Gansevoort to Robert Yates: Recommends two gentlemen for Ensigns. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1062] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to the President of Congress. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1062] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to Meshech Weare. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1063] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Schuyler to Meshech Weare. [1776-11-22] . [S5-V3-p1063] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Deposition of Oliver Johnson and others, respecting the violent and wicked conduct of sundry persons who had spent the evening with Governour Franklin. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1063] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Cooke to New-Hampshire Assembly: Yesterday morning a large fleet of square-rigged vessels was seen, who in all probability are designed for an attack upon Rhode-Island. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1065] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the Massachusetts Board of War to Messrs. Penet & Son, merchants at Bordeaux: An order for fire-arms. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1065] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Massachusetts Board of War to Messrs. Jackson & Tracy. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1065] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Massachusetts Board of War to John White. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1066] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

An act of Massachusetts to prevent the forging and altering bills of publick credit, and for preventing the depreciation thereof, and for making the bills of credit of the United Colonel and the bills of this Government a tender in all payments. [1776-12-03] . [S5-V3-p1066] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Captain Cook to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1068] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Mat. Driver to Maryland Council of Safety. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1068] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from the President of Congress to General Washington: Governour Franklin not to be exchanged till farther orders. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1069] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from New-York Delegates in Congress to the Committee of Safety: Congress have granted leave to New-York to raise another battalion, to be commanded by Colonel Dubois. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1069] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to the President of Congress. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1069] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to the Board of War: More regularity must be observed in sending Prisoners for exchange, if left to choose their own route, they will always take that through our Army, for reasons too obvious to mention. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1070] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Tryon to Rev. Dr. Inglis: Forwards by him, under the flag of truce, a packet for William Smith. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1158] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Jacob Watson, New-York city, to Daniel Birdsall: Asks him to dispose of his salt, at the going price, and lay the money out in flaxseed, pork, or good firkin butter. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1156] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Murray, Simpson, & Co., Philadelphia: As they do not wish to have any Continental money on hand, desire their goods may not be disposed of till further notice. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1157] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Jacob Watson, New-York, to Daniel Tarboss: Is willing his salt should be sold for pork, flaxseed, and good firkin butter. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1157] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Greene to Governour Cooke: History of the state of the Army. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1071] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Huntington to General Heath. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1072] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Lee to General Washington: Has received his pressing letter, since which has intelligence that he had quitted Brunswick, so that it is impossible to know where he can join him, but although he should not be able to join hin at all, hopes to render him service which will be full as efficacious. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1072] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Lee to General Heath: For ten hogsheads of rum. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1073] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Malcom to General Scott: The choicest of the men continue with him, are exceedingly hearty, and in high spirits. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1073] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Joseph Trumbull to Governour Trumbull: Some companies have more officers than privates at best, but not content with that, they add brevet officers, to pick the pockets of the publick, is sorry to have the character of the State suffer by such conduct of its officers. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1073] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Heath to Colonel Malcom: The noble principles which animated his regiment to continue a little longer in the service at ths critical time, cannot fail to ensure them lasting honour. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1074] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General James Clinton to General Heath. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1074] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from William Duer to New-Hampshire Assembly: Enclosing two resolutions of the Committee appointed by the New-York Convention for inquiring into, detecting, and defeating conspiracies. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1075] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Peter R. Livingston to Robert Benson. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1076] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from J. Trumbull, Jun., to Governour Trumbull: General Gates, General Arnold, and several regiments have gone from the Northern department to join the Army below: the people are reach surprised, not to say uneasy, at the return of so many Tories, some of whom are the most dangerous of any they sent away. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1076] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from J. Roorback to Robert Yates: Wishes to know why his step-son, John Visscher, was passed by in the new appointment. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1076] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Wood to Pennsylvania Council of Safety: Represents the suffering of the soldiers in the Northern Army. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1358] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Wayne to the Pennsylvania Committee of Safety: Has made strict inquiry concerning the supposed fraud they mention, and finds no just foundation for the charge, if soldiers have gone home without their pay, it is not the officers who are to blame. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1359] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Trumbull to Governour Cooke: Connecticut has declined meeting by Commissioners at Providence to join in measures for securing the bills of credit against depreciation, has made the Continental and its own bills of credit a legal tender. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1077] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Connecticut Council of Safety. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1077] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Flag of truce taken into custody at New-Haven last Saturday, acquitted after examination. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1077] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Commodore Hopkins to Governour Cooke: Would be glad that the Board would devise some way to complete their men, anti likewise some way that the great number of deserters may be sent on board. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1077] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Alexander Wilson to Massachusetts Board of War: Terms on which he proposes to go a voyage to Europe. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1078] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Massachusetts Board of War to Hugh Orr: Are now ready to treat for casting cannon. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1078] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Massachusetts Board of War to Captain Ayres: Orders to proceed to sea for the purpose of reconnoitering a fleet said to be off Block-Island. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1078] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Major Cushing to Massachusetts Council: Declines the appointment of Major in the Second Regiment of Militia, in the County of Lincoln. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1078] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Noah M. Littlefield to Massachusetts Council: Accepts the appointment of Lieutenant-Colonel. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1079] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from M. Lotbiniere to the President of Congress. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1079] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Vote in the House of Representatives of New-Hampshire for raising five hundred men for the State of New-York. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1080] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Colonel Bayley to New-Hampshire Assembly: Proposes to supply the St. Francois tribe of Indians with the articles they need for the purpose of counteracting the designs of the enemy. [1776-12-04] . [S5-V3-p1081] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Return of the six Independent Companies and First Regiment of Maryland Regulars, in the service of the United States, commanded by Major Gist. [1776-12] . [S5-V3-p1081] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General Washington to the President of Congress: Is his duty and inclination to make head against the enemy as soon as there shall be the least probability of doing it with propriety. If forty thousand men had been kept in constant pay since the first commencement of hostilities, and the Militia had been excused from doing duty during that period, the Continent would have saved money. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p1081] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Report that an armed brig, commanded by Captain Christopher Whipple, has been taken by the Portland man-of-war. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p1082] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Timothy Danielson, Chairman of Massachusetts Committee of Arrangement, to General Heath. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p1083] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of Field Officers appointed for Massachusetts State. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p1084] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter to Timothy Danielson to General Heath. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p1084] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Timothy Danielson to General Heath: The Committee are on their return, desire him to open all letters and packages that may come directed to them. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p1084] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Sentence of a General Court-Martial on Lieutenant William Horton. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p1084] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from General George Clinton to General Heath: The bad weather, and the want of felling axes has prevented much being done in the obstruction of Hudson river. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p1085] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from New-York Committee of Safety to General Heath. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p1085] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

James Weeks's receipt for eighty pounds for transporting four hogsheads of dry-goods from Boston to Fishkill. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p1086] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Nicholaas Brewer, agent for impressing boats, to New-York Committee of Safety. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p1086] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from J. Trumbull, Jun., to Governour Trumbull: Suggests that the enemy's design in sending a flag to New-London, may be to view the country, consult with friends, and judge of the practicability of making an attempt in that quarter. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p1086] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Trumbull to Governour Cooke: Intelligence of a fleet of the enemy in the Sound, thinks it high time for the New-England Colonists to be alarmed, and almost every other consideration laid aside to have the great object of their defence employ their utmost attention. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p1086] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Trumbull to James Bowdoin: Ten or eleven ships-of-war from New-York: and about eighty transports with troops, are just arrived off New-London harbour. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p1087] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Governour Cooke to Massachusetts Assembly. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p1087] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Commodore Hopkins to Governour Cooke: Is not Agent nor Paymaster, and has nothing to do in the matter of wages and prize money further than to use his influence that right be done to every man in the Navy, has no knowledge of any fraud in any officer under his command. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p1088] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from William Bartlett to Stephen Moylan. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p1088] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Intelligence that Captain Henry Johnson, late commander of the Yankee privateer: Has escaped from London to France. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p1088] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Intelligence at Boston: French and Spanish ports open to American cruisers, arrival of Hon. James Lovell from Halifax, after a long and cruel imprisonment. [1776-12-05] . [S5-V3-p1088] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Letter from Silas Deane to Committee of Secret Correspondence. [1776-12-06] . [S5-V3-p1089] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

List of officers of Infantry and Light-Troops destined to serve the United States of North America, December 1. [1776-12-01] . [S5-V3-p1089] [