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The committee of claims reported, that there is due on account of necessaries furnished to the hussar company, and for services therein, the following sums,

viz.

To James & Drinker, per account, 192.8 dollars.

Thomas Clifford and Sons, 64.4 dollars.

Usher & Henry, 29.2 dollars.

George Fromberger, 127.3 dollars.

William Ogden, 73.3 dollars.

William Kerlin, 64 dollars.
Samuel Garrigues, 11 dollars.
Andrew Fegener, 266.6 dollars.
Lewis Kuhn, 425.3 dollars.

Lewis Prahl, to be paid by his order to Andrew Bonner, 226.6 dollars. Sundries for smaller sums to be paid by T. Matlack, 550.6 dollars.

That there is due to Rachael Stille, for expenses of a guard at Trenton over the powder, 10.5 dollars.

To William Holmes, for goods furnished the rifle company raised in Cumberland, 85.6 dollars.

To Timothy Matlack, to pay for wood for the use of the Congress, 22 dollars. Ordered, That the above accounts be paid.

Resolved, That five of the committee of claims, of which the chairman is to be one, be empowered to act.

Resolved, That the inspectors of the press deliver the proof-sheets and checks of the continental bills, to the continental treasurers, and that they deliver one of each to the delegates of every colony, to be deposited with the provincial treasurer appointed in such colony, and retain the rest in their hands. Mr. Randolph, one of the salt-petre committee, being dead, and Mr. Morton, another, desiring to be excused, on account of his attendance in the house of assembly,

Resolved, That three new members be chosen for that committee.

The members chosen, Mr. Paine, Mr. Humphreys, and Mr. Wythe.
The order of the day being renewed,

Adjourned to ten o'clock on Monday.

MONDAY, October 30, 1775.

The committee appointed to prepare an estimate, and to fit out the vessels, brought in their report, which being taken into consideration,

Resolved, That the second vessel ordered to be fitted out on the 13th instant, be of such a size as to carry fourteen guns, and a proportionate number of swivels and men.

Resolved, That two more vessels be fitted out with all expedition; the one to carry not exceeding twenty guns, and the other not exceeding thirty-six guns, with a proportionable number of swivels and men, to be employed in such manner, for the protection and defence of the United Colonies, as the Congress shall direct.

Resolved, That four members be chosen and added to the former committee of three, and that these seven be a committee to carry into execution with all possible expedition, as well the resolutions of Congress passed the 13th instant, as those passed this day, for fitting out armed vessels.

The members chosen, Mr. Hopkins, Mr. Hewes, Mr. R. H. Lee, and Mr.J. Adams.

The Convention of New-Jersey, having recommended sundry gentlemen for field officers to command the two battalions raising in that colony,

Resolved, That the same be referred till to-morrow.

A letter from W. Livingston, esq. dated the 18th instant, was read, and referred till to-morrow.

The order of the day being renewed,

Adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow.

TUESDAY, October 31, 1775.

Sundry letters from general Schuyler of the 6th, 13th, 14th, and 19th instant, with sundry papers enclosed, were read.

The Congress then resolved itself into a committee of the whole, tó take into further consideration the trade of these colonies, and after some time spent therein, the president resumed the chair, and Mr. Ward reported, that the committee, having taken into consideration the matter to them referred, have come to certain resolutions, which they desired him to report, but that not having come to a conclusion, they desired him to move for leave to sit again. The report of the committee being read,

Resolved, That the same be taken into consideration to-morrow morning. Resolved, That the appointment of field officers for the battalions raising in New-Jersey, be postponed to Friday next.

A member from Pennsylvania laid before the Congress a resolve of the honorable assembly of that colony, in these words:

"IN ASSEMBLY, October 28, 1775.

"The house taking into their further consideration the resolve of Congress, for raising a battalion in this province, for general service, find it necessary that moneys should be advanced by the several captains for that purpose.

"Resolved, Therefore, that the Congress be requested to order a sufficient sum of money to be put into the hands of the committee of safety of this province, to be immediately applied in raising said battalion.

"Extract from the minutes,

"CHARLES MOORE, Clerk of Assembly." Resolved, That the consideration thereof be referred to Friday next. The order of the day being renewed,

Adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow.

WEDNESDAY, November 1, 1775.

A leter from general Washington by express, with an account of the burning of Falmouth, was read.

Ordered, That a copy be forwarded by the delegates to their respective assemblies, conventions, and committees of safety.

A letter from the committee of conference, with the minutes of their proceedings, was read.

Ordered, To lie on the table for the perusal of the members.

The Congress, taking into consideration the report from the committee of the whole,

Resolved, That no produce of the United Colonies be exported, (except from colony to colony, under the direction of the committees of inspection and observation, and except from one part to another of the same colony) before the first day of March next, without the permission or order of this Congress: provided, that nothing herein contained shall be construed to vacate the resolutions of Congress for the importation of arms, ammunition, &c.

Resolved, That New-York, the three lower counties on Delaware, NorthCarolina, and Georgia, ought not to avail themselves of the benefit allowed to them by the late restraining act, and therefore, that no person should apply at the custom-houses in those colonies for clearances or other documents, which other colonies are deprived of by said restraining act, for securing the navigation of vessels with cargoes from their ports; and that the president transmit to the assemblies or conventions of those colonies, copies of this resolution, with the thanks of this Congress, to those colonies respectively, for not having hitherto taken any advantage of the exemptions in the said act of parliament.

Resolved, That no rice be exported under the exception contained in the 4th article of the association, from any of the United Colonies to Great-Britain, Ireland, or the islands of Jersey, Guernsey, Sark, Aldernay, or Man, or any other European island, or settlement within the British dominions.

Resolved, That no live stock, (necessary sea-stores, at the discretion of the committees, and horses excepted) be exported from these colonies, or water borne, except in rivers, bays, and sounds.

The further consideration of the report being postponed, and the order of the day renewed,

Adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow.

THURSDAY, November 2, 1775.

The committee of claims reported that there is due,

To Daniel Smith, for expenses of guards attending governor Skene, major French and others, and the expenses of Mr. Lundy and major French, 133.3

dollars.

To John Davies, for provisions and carriage to three rifle companies, 1320.9 dollars.

To Simons and Henry, for sundries to rifle companies, 2313.6 dollars; of this 26.7 dollars to be charged to the continent, the remainder to several rifle companies, the money to be paid to Hugh and George Roberts, per order of said Simons and Henry.

To John Montgomery, 56 dollars, of which 2.4 to be charged to the continent. To John Brewster, Zachariah Dubois, and Jon. Brooks, 61.1 dollars, to be paid per order to Henry Wisner, esq.

To William Sickle, according to the prayer of his petition, 40 dollars.
To captain Dowdle, for drums, &c. for his company, 61.1 dollars.
Ordered, That the above accounts be paid.

Resolved, That the committee appointed to carry into execution the resolves of Congress, for fitting out four armed vessels, be authorized to draw on the continental treasurers, from time to time, for as much cash as shall be necessary for the above purpose, not exceeding the sum of one hundred thousand dollars, and that the said committee have power to agree with such officers and seamen, as are proper to man and command said vessels, and that the encouragement to such officers and seamen be one half of all ships of war made prize of by them, and one-third of all transport vessels, exclusive of wages.

The inhabitants of a district in Nova-Scotia, having chosen a committee of safety, and having, by their petition, applied to the Congress to be admitted into the association of the United Colonies, for the preservation of their rights and liberties,

Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed to take this matter into consideration, and report what steps, in their opinion, it may be proper to take, in consequence of this application, for the preservation of the liberties of

America.

The members chosen, Mr. Deane, Mr. Jay, Mr. Hopkins, Mr. Langdon, and Mr. J. Adams.

Resolved, That the delegates have liberty to transmit to their respective committees of safety, a copy of the resolution passed yesterday.

A memorial from the committee of safety, of Pennsylvania, respecting lieutenant Symes, was read:

Ordered, To lie on the table.

A letter from Mr. Bedford, deputy muster-master general, with sundry muster rolls, being received, were read.

The committee appointed to take into consideration the instruction to the delegates of New-Hampshire, brought in their report, which was read, Ordered, To lie on the table.

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A petition from John Raigs, of Bermudas, was read.

Ordered, To lie on the table.

The Congress, taking into consideration the letters from general Schuyler, general Montgomery, and W. Livingston, esq.

Resolveu, That a committee of three be appointed to repair to the northward, to confer with general Schuyler, and to pursue such instructions as may be given them in charge by the Congress.

The members chosen, Mr. Langdon, Mr. Paine, and Mr. Dyer.

That a committee of five be appointed to prepare instructions for the foregoing committee.

The members chosen, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Jay, Mr. Lee, Mr. Deane, and Mr.

J. Adams.

Resolved, That 3000 felt hats, 3000 worsted caps, 3000 pair of buckskin breeches, 3000 pair of shoes, 3000 pair of yarn stockings, and 3000 waistcoats, suitable for the season, be immediately purchased and sent to the army, under the command of general Schuyler, to be sold to the soldiers at prime cost, including charges of carriage, and five per cent. to the deputy quarter-master general, by whom the said goods are to be sold.

Resolved, That these goods be sold to those soldiers only, who will re-inlist in the continental army, and to the new recruits.

Resolved, That as much duffels or kersey, as will make three hundred watch coats, be purchased and sent to general Schuyler, with needles and thread, to be made into watch coats, and that these be charged to the continent, and kept for the use of the out centries.

Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to purchase the foregoing articles.

The members chosen, Mr. Alsop, Mr. Lewis, and Mr. Sherman.

Ordered, That the committee apply to the committee of inspection of the city and liberties of Philadelphia, for their assistance in purchasing the above articles.

The committee appointed to repair to the camp at Cambridge, being returned, made a farther report of their proceedings: Whereupon,

Resolved, That Saturday next be assigned for taking into consideration the report of the committee, and the state of the army at Cambridge.

Resolved, That the petition of Mr. Sears, and Mr. Randall, which was referred to this day, be postponed to Monday next.

The order of the day being renewed,

Adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow.

FRIDAY, November 3, 1775.

The Congress, taking into consideration the report of the committee on the New-Hampshire instructions,

Resolved, That it be recommended to the provincial convention of NewHampshire, to call a full and free representation of the people, and that the representatives, if they think it necessary, establish such a form of government, as, in their judgment, will best produce the happiness of the people, and most effectually secure peace and good order in the province, during the continuance of the present dispute between Great-Britain and the colonies.

The Congress then, taking into consideration the state of South-Carolina, and sundry papers relative thereto, being read and considered,

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Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed to take the same into consideration, and report what, in their opinion, is necessary to be done.

The members chosen, Mr. Harrison, Mr. Bullock, Mr. Hooper, Mr. Chase, and Mr. S. Adams.

The committee of claims reported, that there is due to William Holiday, for goods and provisions furnished by several persons to the rifle companies of

Virginia, the sum of £246 12 3 Virginia currency, 122 dollars; of which there ought to be charged to capt. Morgan, the sum of £169 1 73, and to captain Stevenson, the sum of £13 16 11, and the remainder to the conti

nent.

To Andrew Bonner, for goods furnished to capt. Cressop's company, by David Mitchell, the sum of £67 4 6, and for provisions to capt. Stevenson's company, the sum of £3 26, the last mentioned sum to be charged to the continent, both amounting to 187.6 dollars.

Ordered, That the above accounts be paid.

The Congress, taking into consideration the recommendation from the convention of New-Jersey,

Resolved, That the same be referred to Monday next.
Adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow.

SATURDAY, November 4, 1775.

A letter from gen. Schuyler, with sundry enclosed papers, containing an account of the taking of fort Chambly, being received and read,

Resolved, That the same be referred to the committee appointed to prepare instructions.

Ordered, That gen. Montgomery's letter, and the articles of capitulation, be published by the secretary.

The committee appointed on the differences between the people of Pennsylvania and Connecticut, brought in their report, which being read,

Resolved, That the same be referred to Monday next.

On motion made, the Congress came to the following resolution:

The Congress, considering that the most perfect union between all the colonies, is essentially necessary for the preservation of the just rights of NorthAmerica, and being apprehensive that there is great danger of hostilities being commenced, at or near Wyoming, between the inhabitants of the colony of Pennsylvania, and those of Connecticut,

Resolved, That the assemblies of the said colonies be requested to take the most speedy and effectual steps to prevent such hostilities.

Ordered, That Mr. M'Kean and Mr. Deane, wait upon the honourable house of assembly, of Pennsylvania, now sitting, with a copy of the above resolution. Ordered, That a copy of the said resolution be transmitted by express to the magistrates, and people of Pennsylvania and Connecticut, on the waters of Susquehanna.

The Congress, taking into consideration the report of the committee of conference,

Resolved, That the new army, intended to lie before Boston, consist of 20,372 men, officers included.

Resolved, That the pay of the officers and privates (except that of the captains, lieutenants, and ensigns in the marching regiments) be the same as in the present army.

Resolved, That the pay of a captain, in the marching regiment, be 26 2-3 dollars per calendar month.

That the pay of a lieutenant in ditto, be 18 dollars per ditto.

The pay of an ensign in ditto, be 13 1-3 dollars per ditto.

Resolved, That each regiment consist of 728 men, officers included; that it be divided into eight companies, each company to consist of one captain, two lieutenants, one ensign, four serjeants, four corporals, two drums or fifes, and 76 privates.

Resolved, That a ration consist of the following kind and quantity of provisions:

1 lb. beef, or 3-4lb. pork, or 1 lb. salt fish, per day.

1 lb. bread or flour per day.

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