July 1, 1775.

Forty-nine Small-Arms, for the use of the Colony, were received from the Rev. Mr. Lemuel Kellock, for which a receipt was given by Mr. Devens; which Guns were collected by order of Congress, and amount by appraisement to  .  .  .  .  .  .  .

Fifteen Small-Arms were delivered Colonel Ruggles Woodbridge, for the use of his Regiment, amounting as by appraisement to twenty-nine Pounds, sixteen Shillings, and eight Pence, for which Guns a receipt was taken in the minute book.

Voted, That two thirds of the Hay under the care of Mr. David Sanger be brought to Head-Quarters, and one third carried to the Committee of Supplies at Watertown.

Six Small-Arms were received of Mr. Abner Ellis, for the use of this Colony, amounting as by appraisement to.  .  .  ., for which a receipt was given by the Secretary of this Committee.

Forty-four Small-Arms were received of Benjamin Ely, by the hands of Mr. Solomon Edwards, for the use of this Colony, for which a receipt was given by the Secretary; which Arms were collected by order of Congress and amount as by appraisement to . . .  . . . .

Eight Small-Arms were received of Colonel John Dickinson, by the hands of Benjamin Scott, Jun., for the use of this Colony, amounting by receipt to . .  .  .  .  .  ., for which a receipt was given by the Secretary.

Captain Jacob Miller was recommended to the honourable Congress as a Captain in Colonel Doolittle’s Regiment, in the room of Captain Leeland, who has resigned.

Seventy-one Small-Arms were delivered Colonel David Brewer for the use of his Regiment, amounting as by appraisement to one hundred and thirty-eight Pounds, six Shillings, which Guns he engaged should be returned in good order, unless lost in the service of this Colony, as per his receipt in the minute book.

Thirteen Small-Arms were delivered Colonel Jonathan Brewer for the use of his Regiment, amounting as by appraisement to twenty-six Pounds, seven Shillings, for which a receipt was taken in the minute book.

July 2, 1775.

One hundred Small-Arms were delivered Col. Glover for the use of his Regiment, amounting as by appraisement to one hundred and ninety-two Pounds, eleven Shillings; which Guns he engaged should be returned in good order, unless lost in the service of this Colony, as by his receipt in the minute book.

One hundred and seven Small-Arms were received of Daniel Hemmingway, by the hands of Mr. John Elder, for the use of this Colony, for which a receipt was given by Mr. Abraham Watson.

July 3, 1775.

Twenty-six Small-Arms were delivered Colonel James Fry for the use of his Regiment, amounting by appraisement to fifty-five Pounds, four Shillings, for which a receipt was given in the minute book.

Ten Small-Arms were delivered Colonel Ephraim Doolittle for the use of his Regiment, amounting as by appraisement to twenty-two Pounds, eighteen Shillings, for which a receipt was taken in the minute book.

One Gun, for the use of Colonel Gardner’s Regiment, was delivered Lieutenant-Colonel Bond, amounting by appraisement to two Pounds, fourteen Shillings, for which a receipt was taken in the minute book.

Ten Small-Arms were delivered Colonel Moses Little for the use of his Regiment, amounting by appraisement to twenty-two Pounds, one Shilling, and four Pence, for which a receipt was given in the minute book.

Two Small-Arms were delivered Colonel Moses Little, for the use of his Regiment, amounting, as by appraisement, to four Pounds, four Shillings, for which a receipt was taken in the minute book.

Thirteen Guns were received of Mr. Benjamin Ely, by the hands of Mr. John Eaton, collected by order of Congress, for which a receipt was given him.

Fifteen Small-Arms were delivered Colonel William Prescott, for the use of his Regiment, amounting, by appraisement, to twenty-nine Pounds sixteen Shillings, for which a receipt was given in the minute book.

A number of officers in Colonel Woodbridge’s Regiment were recommended to the honourable Congress to be commissioned, as by return on file.

Whereas, Mr. Edmund Quincy, of Stougtonham, represented to this Committee that sundry household goods and other effects, now or late the property of Thomas Hutchinson, Esq., and other persons publickly known to be also enemies to the rights and liberties of America, are hid in several places in and near Milton, which property will probably be lost or wasted, unless proper care is taken of the same for such persons as may hereafter justly claim the same; therefore,

Resolved, That said Quincy be, and hereby is empowered to receive and convey to this Committee, at Cambridge, all such goods and effects as aforesaid, for the use of such person or persons as the honourable Congress, or some future Congress or House of Representatives of this Colony may order; he also producing to this Committee, the Congress, or House of Representatives, an account of all the articles he may so receive, the names of the persons from whom he may receive the same, and an account of the charges that may arise from such salvage and removal; and he also is hereby empowered to press, if necessary, such teams as may be needed for removing such effects.

Also, Resolved, That this be immediately transmitted by the hands of said Quincy to the honourable Congress now sitting at Watertown, for their approbation or disapprobation.

Henrius Vomhavi, an Indian, having represented to this Committee, that he had taken two horses at Noddle’s Island, one a little horse, which he is desirous of retaining as some recompense for his fatigue and risk in that action, in which it is said he behaved with great bravery: It is the opinion of this Committee that said Indian should be gratified in his request, which will be an encouragement to others in the service, provided the honourable Congress should approve thereof.

Passed upon Mr. William White’s Account, a person employed by this Committee as a Rider in the Colony service, which account amounted to six Pounds, thirteen Shillings, and four Pence, and a certificate was given him accordingly.

Thirty-nine Small-Arms were delivered Colonel Jonathan Brewer, for the use of his Regiment, amounting, by appraisement, to sixty-eight Pounds, eighteen Shillings, and eight Pence, for which a receipt was taken in the minute book.

July 4, 1775.

Mr. George Armstrong, who brought in a company of Minute-Men, and has been in the Army since the first alarm, having desired leave of absence from the camp for some time, leave was accordingly granted him; and an order was given the said Armstrong on the Taverners and Innholders on the road to Murraysfield, to supply him with the necessary provisions on his return home.

Mr. Eleazer Wier was directed to deliver Benjamin Willing one dozen and a half of Files, for the use of the Armourers now working at Mr. Gideon Frost’s shop.

Voted, That Mr. David Sanger be directed to fill the Widow Vassal’s barn with Hay.

Nine Small-Arms were delivered Colonel Joseph Read, for the use of his Regiment, amounting, as by appraisement, to seventeen Pounds, fourteen Shillings, for which Guns a receipt was taken in the minute book.

Four Guns were delivered Colonel Moses Little, for the use of his Regiment, amounting, as by appraisement, to nine Pounds, two Shillings, for which a receipt was taken in the minute book.

July 5, 1775.

Thirty-seven Fire-Arms were received from Major Ebenezer White, which Guns were collected by order of Congress, and amount, as by appraisement, to eighty-five Pounds, seven Shilling’s.

Thirty-seven Small-Arms, valued at eighty-five Pounds,