Captain, assured them he would do; and when they left him, he stood down the bay. The deputation also say, that Mr. Braddock, in their hearing, told the said Captain he must proceed immediately on his return as aforesaid. One of the deputation further saith he overheard the Captain, in private conversation with Mr. Braddock, remonstrate that he could not land the Salt at Liverpool; to which Mr. Braddock replied, they might do as they would with it, but that be (the Captain) must immediately carry it back to the place from whence it came.

It is the unanimous opinion of this Committee, that the said Messrs. James Gildart and John Gawith, by sending the said Goods to be landed in America, have been guilty of a breach of the first Resolve of the American Association, viz: “That if any Merchant, residing in Great Britain or Ireland, shall, directly or indirectly, ship any Goods, Wares, or Merchandise, for America, in order to break the Non-Importation Agreement, or in any manner contravene the same, on such unworthy conduct being well attested, it ought to be made publick; and on the same being so done, we will not thenceforth have any commercial connexion with such Merchants.”

Resolved, therefore, for ourselves and our constituents, That we will from henceforth break off all commercial connection with the said Messrs. James Gildart and John Gawith, and each of them, their and each of their agents, factors and store-keepers.

Resolved, also, That agreeable to a determination of the Provincial Convention, in December last, no Gentleman of the Law ought henceforward to bring or prosecute any suit whatever for the said Messrs. James Gildart and John Gawith, or for either of them, their or either of their agents, factors, managers, or store-keepers, as such.

The proceedings of the several Provincial Conventions were read, and unanimously approved of.

Ordered, That the proceedings of this meeting be immediately made publick, and printed in the Maryland Gazette.

PHILADELPHIA COMMITTEE.

The Committee for the City and Liberties of Philadelphia will meet this afternoon, at six o’clock, at the Philosophical Society’s Hall.

In Committee, June 26, 1775.

A quantity of Salt, and a box of Wine-Glasses, having been imported in the Ship Albion, Thomas Crippen, master, from Liverpool, it was

Resolved, That the said Ship and Cargo ought to be returned forthwith; and that the Captain have notice thereof immediately.

Ordered, That the District Committee see the above Resolution complied with.

On motion, Resolved, That Mr. Joseph Whittall, one of the owners of the Ship Albion, does not appear to have had any knowledge of, or concern in shipping the Salt, Sic., in said vessel.

Resolved, That Mr. Henry Cour, merchant, of Liverpool, in Great Britain, half owner of the Ship Albion, has knowingly violated the Association of the American Congress, by shipping the said Salt to America; and that it is the duty of this Committee to advertise him accordingly.

Resolved, That Nicholas Ashton, Esq., of, or near Liverpool, in the County of Lancaster, in Great Britain, owner of the above-mentioned Salt, has wilfully violated the Association of the American Congress, by shipping the said Salt to America; and that it is the duty of this Committee to advertise his conduct herein.

Resolved unanimously, That agreeable to the Resolutions of the Grand American Congress, it is the duty of us, and of all our constituents, the inhabitants of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia, from henceforth not to have any commercial intercourse whatever with the said Henry Cour and Nicholas Ashton; and it is recommended that an inviolable regard be paid to this Resolution.

Extract from the Minutes of the Committee of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia:

JONATHAN B. SMITH, Secretary.

J. LAMB AND G. ROORBACK TO NEW-YORK CONGRESS.

New-York, June 26, 1775.

GENTLEMEN: Pursuant to your order we immediately waited on Mr. Evert Bancher, the Barrack-master, to request his delivering us the keys of the Barracks, when he informed us that he had, in compliance with your order of Thursday last, employed a proper person to get the Barracks cleansed with the utmost expedition. But upon inspecting into the matter this morning, we find there are only four persons employed for that purpose; and as there are sixty rooms, all of which are extremely dirty, we are of opinion that it will take them ten or twelve days at least to get them effectually and properly cleansed. Besides, there is a good deal of mason’s and carpenter’s work necessary to be done, as they are much out of repair.

We are, with the greatest respect, gentlemen, your most humble servants,

To the Provincial Congress for the Colony of New- York.

JOSEPH FRENCH TO ROBERT BENSON.

Jamaica, Queen’s County, June 26, 1775.

SIR: Yours of the twenty-second instant came safe to hand; in answer to which, I must acquaint you that I have made it a rule in life, never to accept any office or place of trust, unless I could acquit myself with honour.

Some time ago we had an election at Jamaica to send members to Congress, and it was carried in the negative. These same men have acquainted me if I attend in Congress, I don’t represent them, but the minority. As for my part I have signed the Association in New-York, and expect to abide by the consequence.

I am, Sir, with great esteem, your very humble servant,

JOSEPH FRENCH.

To Robert Benson, Secretary to the Provincial Congress, New-York.

ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON TO NEW-YORK CONGRESS.

Claremont, June 26, 1775.

SIR: I beg leave, by your means, to inform the gentlemen of the Provincial Congress, that yesterday I received their favour of the twenty-second instant, and that my powder-maker, who has brought with him from Philadelphia one hundred and eighty pounds of saltpetre, will begin to work it up on Thursday. The mill consists of four mortars and twelve pounders, and is well supplied with water.

I shall punctually comply with the Resolutions of the Continental Congress transmitted to me, and will communicate them to my powder-maker, who has half the profits of this business.

I remain, with the greatest respect to the gentlemen of the Provincial Congress, their most humble servant,

ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON.

To Peter V. B. Livingston, Esq., President of the Provincial Congress.

GOVERNOUR TRUMBULL TO JOHN HANCOCK.

[Read before Congress, July 5, 1775.]

Lebanon, June 26, 1775.

SIR: I received your letter of the twentieth instant, enclosing the resolve of Congress of the nineteenth; the Governour, and Committee to assist him in the absence of the Assembly, came into a similar resolution the same day; orders were given, and your request answered. The remainder of Colonel Parsons’s Regiment are arrived in the camp near Boston, and apprehend Major-General Wooster, with seventeen hundred men, are at the place of their destination, near New-York. The harmony of our councils affords matter of rejoicing. May the Supreme Director of all events give wisdom, stability and union in our counsels, and success, and convince them who seek to deprive us of our happy privileges and just rights, that all their attempts are injurious and vain.

I am, with great truth and sincerity, Sir, your and the Honourable Congress’s most obedient and most humble servant,

JONATHAN TRUMBULL.

The Honourable John Hancock, Esq.