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Application from the Committee for Tryon County for information how to proceed against transgressors in civil or military matters. [1775-08-22] New-York, Tryon County Committee; Herkimer, Nicholas; New-York, Congress. [S4-V3-p0541] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
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Die Martis, 9 ho. A. M., August 22, 1775.
The Congress met pursuant to adjournment. Opened with prayers by the Rev. Dr. Livingston. Present:
Peter V. B. Livingston, Esq., President.
A Letter from Nicholas Herckheimer, Chairman of the Committee of Tryon, bearing date on the 12th instant, was read and filed, and is in the words following, to wit:
"Committee Chamber, August 12, 1775.
"COUNTY OF TRYON, ss.
"HONOURABLE GENTLEMEN: As we are entirely without regulations for our Committees, and especially how to act against the transactions, either in words or deeds, of the enemies of the Association, and also against the transgressors of our orders either in military or civil matters, and also how the expenses necessary for the purpose of the common cause shall be defrayed, we apply therefore to you, and request for your instructions as soon as possible, that we may be able to proceed, with authority, to the preservation of peace and union in the common cause, as need requires; otherwise disputes and other disturbances might soon exist.
"We remain, with great esteem, and relying on your despatching favour, honourable Gentlemen, your obedient humble servants. By order of the Committee:
"NICHOLAS HERCKHEIMER, Chairman pro tem.."
Application from the Committee for Tryon County for information