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3 pints of pease or beans per week, or vegetables equivalent, at one dollar per bushel for pease or beans.

1 pint of milk per man, or at the rate of 1-72 of a dollar. 1 half pint of rice, or 1 pint of Indian meal

per man per

week.

1 quart of spruce beer or cyder per man per day, or nine gallons of molasses per company of 100 men per week.

3 lb. candles to 100 men per week for guards.

24 lb. soft, or 8 lb hard soap for 100 men per week.

Resolved, That it be recommended to the several assemblies or conventions of the colonies respectively, to set and keep their gunsmiths at work, to manufacture good firelocks, with bayonets; each firelock to be made with a good bridle lock, three-quarters of an inch bore, and of good substance at the breech, the barrel to be three feet 8 inches in length, the bayonet to be 18 inches in the blade, with a steel ramrod, the upper loop thereof to be trumpet-mouthed; that the price to be given be fixed by the assembly or convention, or committee of safety of each colony, and that until a sufficient quantity of good arms can be manufactured, they import as many as are wanted, by all the means in their power.

Resolved, That the good arms of such soldiers as leave the service, be retained for the use of the new army, on a valuation made of them.

Resolved, That clothing be provided for the new army by the continent, and paid for, by stoppages out of the soldiers' wages, at 1 2-3 dollars per month; that as much as possible of the cloth for this purpose be dyed brown, and the distinctions of the regiments made in the facings.

That a man who brings a good new blanket into the camp, be allowed two dollars therefor, and take it away at the end of the campaign.

Resolved, That in order to supply the army with provisions, the commissarygeneral be directed to cause cattle and hogs to be driven, at proper seasons, to the camp, there to be slaughtered and cured, and as to the articles of bread and flour, that he proceed in the way that he has done for some time past.

Resolved, That such officers as have served in the present army to approbation, and are willing to stay, be preferred, and if there are more of these than are necessary for the new army, that the general distinguish such as he deems best qualified.

Resolved, That it be recommended to the several legislatures of NewEngland to empower the general to impress carriages, vessels, horses, and other things necessary, at a reasonable rate, for the transportation or march of the army, or any part of it, or on any other emergency, and that this power may be deputed in writing, under the hand of the general to the quarter-master general, or to any inferior officer, who are to be accountable for any abuse thereof.

Resolved, That the general be directed to propose to the officers now serving in the present army, that they signify in writing, as soon as possible, which of them will continue to serve and defend their country, and which of them will retire, and that such officers as propose to continue in the service, and are approved by the general, proceed to inlist their men into the continental service, upon the same pay and allowance of provisions as is now given, their service to continue to the last day of December, 1776, subject to be discharged at any time by the continental Congress.

Resolved, That if, upon trial, the number of men before resolved on, cannot be raised out of the present army, then the officers appointed for the new army, recruit their several regiments and companies to their full complement; and, in case the necessity of the service requires it, that the general be empowered to call forth the minute-men or militia of Massachusetts-Bay, or the neighboring colonies, according to the nature and exigence of the service.

Resolved, That it be recommended to the several legislatures, assemblies, or conventions of the colonies, to enact a law or pass an ordinance, inflicting

the following punishments upon such as harbor deserters, knowing them to be such, viz: a fine upon all such offenders, not less than thirty, nor more than fifty dollars; and in case of inability to pay the fine, to be punished with whipping, not exceeding thirty-nine lashes for each offence: also, that they empower the commander in chief, or the officer commanding a detachment or any out-post, to administer an oath, and swear any person or persons to the truth of any information or intelligence, or any other matter relative to the public service.

Resolved, That any person who shall apprehend a deserter, and bring him to the regiment to which he belongs, upon certificate thereof by the colonel or commanding officer of such regiment, shall be entitled to receive five dollars and all reasonable expenses from the pay-master general, or deputy pay-master, which is to be deducted from the pay of such soldier.

Resolved, That the farther consideration of the report be referred to' Monday next.

The committee appointed to take into consideration the state of SouthCarolina, brought in their report, which being read,

Resolved, That for the defence of South-Carolina, there be kept up in that colony, at the continental expense, three battalions of foot, each battalion to consist of the same number of men and officers, and be upon the same pay, and under the same regulations, as the continental army.

Resolved, That for the defence of the colony of Georgia, there be one battalion kept up there at the continental expense, to be composed as the battalions of South-Carolina.

Resolved, That the said troops be inlisted to the 31st day of December, 1776, subject, however, to be discharged sooner if the continental Congress shall think proper.

Resolved, That the president sign blank commissions, and that the conventions, or, in their recess, the councils of safety for South-Carolina and Georgia respectively, fill them up with the names of such officers as they may think proper, and return a list thereof to the Congress.

Resolved, That in case of a vacancy occasioned by the death or removal of a colonel or inferior officer, the said conventions or, in their recess, the said councils of safety, appoint another person to fill up such vacancy, until a commission shall issue from the Congress, and that they return to the Congress a list of the names of the person or persons so appointed.

Resolved, That the officers on the continental establishment shall, when acting in conjunction with officers of equal rank on the provincial establishment, take command of the latter, and also of the militia; and the officers of the troops on the provincial establishment shall, when acting in conjunction with the officers of the militia, take command and precedence of the latter of equal rank, notwithstanding prior dates of commissions.

Resolved, That if the convention, or, in their recess, the council of safety of South-Carolina, shall think it expedient for the security of that colony, to seize or destroy, and shall seize or destroy, any ship or vessel of war, this Congress will approve of such proceeding.

Resolved, That the town of Charleston ought to be defended against any attempts that may be made to take possession thereof by the enemies of America, and that the convention or council of safety of the colony of SouthCarolina, ought to pursue such measures, as to them shall seem most efficacious for that purpose, and that they proceed immediately to erect such fortifications and batteries in or near Charleston, as will best conduce to promote its security, the expense to be paid by the said colony.

Resolved, 'That if the convention of South Carolina shall find it necessary to establish a form of government in that colony, it be recommended to that convention to call a full and free representation of the people, and that the said

representatives, if they think it necessary, shall establish such a form of government as in their judgment will produce the happiness of the people, and most effectually secure peace and good order in the colony, during the continuance of the present dispute between Great Britain and the colonies.

Adjourned to ten o'clock on Monday.

MONDAY, November 6, 1775.

The assembly of Pennsylvania having appointed new delegates, the said delegates produced their credentials, which were read and approved, and are as follows:

"IN ASSEMBLY, November 3, 1775.

"Resolved, That the honorable John Morton, speaker, John Dickinson, Robert Morris, Benjamin Franklin, Charles Humphreys, Edward Biddle, Thomas Willing, Andrew Allen, and James Wilson, be, and they are hereby, appointed to serve as representatives of this province in the Continental Congress. "Extract from the minutes

"CHARLES MOORE, Clerk of Assembly.” Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed to take into consideration. the sundry letters lately received from the convention of New-York, and the state of that colony, and report what in their opinion is necessary to be done. The members chosen, Mr. R. Livingston, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Harrison, Mr. Allen, and Mr. Ward.

The Congress, resuming the consideration of the report of the committee returned from the camp, and having agreed to sundry articles therein contained, and come to sundry resolutions,

Ordered, That the secretary digest in order the resolutions of the Congress, as far as they have gone in the report, and lay the same before Congress to

morrow.

Resolved, That the further consideration of the report be referred till to

morrow.

Resolved, That a committee be appointed to examine what money remains in the continental treasury unapplied, and to form an estimate of the public debts already incurred, and which will become due on the first day of June

next.

That the committee consist of three.

The members chosen, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Deane, and Mr. Cushing.
The committee of claims reported that there is due,

To John Forbes, for goods and necessaries delivered to several rifle companies, the sum of £35 11 10, equal to 94.9 dollars, of which sum capt, Cluggage ought to be charged with £6 2 10, and captain Chambers with £4 10, the remainder to the continent; that this is to be paid per order to Blair M'Clenachan.

To Jane Allen, the sum of £47 0 7, and to Vendal Lands the sum of £2 0 0, both sums being 130.7 dollars, and that the same be paid, per order, to Henry Wisner, esq. and be charged to the continent.

To Judah Harbow, £7 12 4, and to capt. Jackson £13 4 6, for necessaries furnished several rifle companies, and that both sums be paid, per order, to Henry Wisner, esq. and charged to the continent, being 52.1 dollars.

To Andrew Graff, for wagonage, the sum of £27 2 6, and to Christopher Crawford, for blankets, the sum of £6 15, both which sums to be paid, per order, to George Graff, and charged to the continent, being 90.3 dollars.

To Richard Backhouse, for wagonage, the sum of £51, being 136 dollars. To Miles and Wister, by sundry certificates, £26 6 4, equal to 70.1 dollars, of which £13 10 be charged to capt. Rice's company, and 3s. to capt. Cressop's company; the remainder to the continent.

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To Frederick Lienbach, by sundry certificates, £58 11 5, equal to 156.2 dollars, of which £4 13 6 to be charged to capt. Price, £3 15 to capt. Stevenson, £6 15 1 to commissary Biddle, until it appears to be otherwise accounted for, and the remainder to the continent, to be paid, per order, to George Schlos

ser.

To John Murrow, for goods delivered to capt. Stevenson, £71 18 10, to be paid, per order, to George Davis, and charged to said Stevenson, being 191.8 dollars.

To Robert Erwin, for wagonage, £169 9 3, equal to 451.9 dollars.

To Timothy Matlack, money by him paid to Joseph Brown, an express to Cambridge, £17 4 1, equal to 45.9 dollars.

To Jasper Stimes and Abraham Storm, for provisions and carriage furnished by them to the rifle companies £14 9 2, New York currency, 36.1 dollars, to be paid, per order, to John Alsop, esq.

Ordered, That the above sums be paid.

Application being made in behalf of the colony of North Carolina, for the sum of 3,750 dollars, in part of the expense incurred for raising and equipping a thousand men for the support of the association and the safety of that colony, agreeable to the resolve of the Congress,

Ordered, That the same be paid to William Hooper, Joseph Hewes, and John Penn, esqs. and charged to the colony of North Carolina, by which the same is to be accounted for.

The several matters to this day referred being postponed, and the order of the day renewed,

Adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow.

TUESDAY, November 7, 1775.

A letter from general Washington, No. 11, was read.

The secretary having digested in order the resolutions passed by Congress, produced the same, which being read, were approved as follows:

Resolved, That Dr. Church be close confined in some secure gaol in the colony of Connecticut, without the use of pen, ink, and paper, and that no person be allowed to converse with him, except in the presence and hearing of a magistrate of the town, or the sheriff of the county where he shall be confined, and in the English language, until father orders from this or a future Congress.

Resolved, That the following additions and alterations or amendments be made in the rules and regulations of the continental army.

(For these rules and regulations, see page 97, &c. in the notes.) Resolved, That three new members be added to the committee for importing arms, ammunition, &c. and that any five of them be a quorum.

The members chosen, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Bartlett, and Mr. Bullock.

The Congress taking into consideration the recommendation for field officers of the New-Jersey battalions,

Resolved, That the Congress will proceed by ballot to the election of the said field officers.

The ballots being taken and examined,

Lord Sterling was elected colonel of the first of the two battalions.

William Wind, esq. lieutenant-colonel of ditto.

William De Hart, esq. major of ditto.

William Maxwell, esq. colonel of the second of ditto.

Israel Shrieve, esq. lieutenant-colonel of ditto.

David Rhea, esq. major of ditto.

Mr. Dickinson delivered a verbal message from the assembly of Pennsylvania, respecting the resolve sent to them by Mr. McKean, and Mr. Deane, desiring to know on what evidence the Congress ground the apprehension

therein expressed, of hostilities commencing, at or near Wyoming, between the inhabitants of the colony of Pennsylvania and those of Connecticut. Ordered, That the same be referred till to-morrow.

The committee appointed to take into consideration the letters from the convention of New-York, and the state of that colony, brought in their report:

Ordered, That the same be referred till to-mor

The order of the day being renewed,

Adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow.

WEDNESDAY, November 8, 1775.

On motion, Resolved, That the secret committee* appointed to contract for the importation of arms, ammunition, &c. be empowerd to export to the foreign West-Indies, on account and risque of the continent, as much provision, or any other produce, (except horned cattle, sheep, hogs, and poultry) as they may deem necessary for the importation of arms, ammunition, sulphur, and salt-petre.

Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to confer with Mr. Kirkland.

The members chosen, Mr. Cushing, Mr. Wythe, and Mr. Ward.
The committee of claims reported, that there is due,

To Alexander Klinger, for provisions furnished to captain Hendrick's company,9 10, and to Resine Mourer, for ferriage 9s 2, the whole to be paid, per order, to Henry Christ, being 26.5 dollars.

To George Kungle, for provisions furnished to captain Ross's company, £ 4 16 10, 75 dollars.

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To Henry Valentine, for transcribing writings for the Congress, £3 10.4 dollars.

To Samuel Bear, for provisions furnished to several companies, £ 27 15 7, to be paid, per order, to Thomas Compton, 74 dollars.

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To sundries, per certificates and accounts forwarded by Lewis Ogden, for necessaries furnished captain Ross's company, and for a guard over a powder wagon, £ 42 0 2, New-York currency, to be paid, per order, to George Kennedy, being 105 dollars.

To Henry Dearing, for necessaries furnished to captain Ross's company, £6 17, to be paid, per order, to John Biddle, junior, being 18.3 dollars.

To John Jones, for ferriage and provisions, for captain Ross's company, £ 2, 5.3 dollars.

Mathias Slough, per certificates, for provisions furnished several rifle companies, ₤22 3 2,-59.1 dollars.

To sundries, per certificates, for provisions furnished captain Ross's company, £23 15 5, New-York currency, to be paid, per order, to being 59.4 dollars.

*IN CONGRESS, September, 18, 1775.

Resolved, That a secret committee be appointed to contract for the importation and delivery of any quanity of gun-powder, not exceeding five hundred tons.

That in case such a quantity of gun-powder cannot be procurred, to contract for the importation of so much salt-petre, with a proportionable quantity of sulphur, as, with the powder procured, will make five hundred tons.

That the said committee be empowered to contract for the importation of forty brass field pieces, six pounders, for 10,000 stand of arms, and 20,000 good plain double bridle musket locks.

That the said committee be empowered to draw on the treasurers to answer the said contracts.

That the said committee consist of nine members, any five of whom to be a quorum. The members chosen, Mr. Willing, Mr. Franklin, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Alsop, Mr. Deane, Mr. Dickinson, Mr. Langdon, Mr. M'Kean and Mr. Ward.

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