the 10th of this instant, July, being at Robinson’s store, on the head of Indian River, he saw John Gozlin, clerk to said Robinson, weigh and sell two small parcels of Bohea Tea, one of which he delivered to a girl, the other to Leatherberry Barker’s wife; which aforesaid Tea he took out of a large canister, that he judged would hold about twelve or fifteen pounds. And further saith not.

PETER WATSON.

Sworn to and subscribed this 18th day of July, 1775: before

JOHN DAGWORTHY.

True copy:

SIMON KOLLOCK, Clerk.

Robert Butcher, being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God, deposeth and saith: that being in company with Thomas Robinson, Esq., the said Robinson asked him what those Committees were doing; he told him they were advising the people to muster, in order to defend their liberties. Robinson replied, that they were a pack of fools, for it was taking up arms against the King; and that our Charters were not annihilated, changed, or altered by the late Acts of Parliament, and therefore we ought to obey the King, and those that were put in authority under him; and that the great people were only leading the poor into a premunire, and after they had done it, they would not help them out of it. And further saith not.

ROBERT BUTCHER.

Sworn to and subscribed this 18th day of July, 1775; before

JOHN DAGWORTHY.

True copy:

SIMON KOLLOCK, Clerk.

Nathaniel Mitchell, being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God, deposeth and saith: that being in company with Thomas Robinson, Esq., and talking of some publick matters, the said Robinson declared, that the present Congress were an unconstitutional body of men; and also, that the great men were pushing on the common people between them and all danger. And further saith not.

NATHANIEL MITCHELL.

Sworn to and subscribed this 18th day of July, 1775; before

JOHN DAGWORTHY.

True copy:

SIMON KOLLOCK, Clerk.

Mr. Robinson’s conduct thus palpably appearing, and leaving no further doubt with respect to the measure he was industriously pursuing, the Clerk was ordered to summon him to appear at the house of William Newbold, on Saturday, the 22d of July; which citation is as follows:

“SIR: In consequence of repeated suggestions and informations lodged against you, the Committee of Inspection for the proposed new County, met at Dagsberry, the 19th of July, 1775; Colonel John Dagworthy in the Chair: and after maturely and dispassionately considering the several charges exhibited against you, were unanimously of opinion, that you ought to be cited to attend the General Committee at the house of William Newbold. on Saturday next, the 22d of this instant, in order to satisfy them with respect to the many heavy charges alleged against you.

“In strict obedience to which resolution, I do hereby send you this notification, that you do attend at the house of William Newbold, on Saturday, the 22d of this instant, July, at ten o’clock, A, M.

“JOHN JONES, Clerk pro term.

“William Newbold’s, July 22, 1775.”

The General Committee met according to adjournment. Eighty members present. Colonel John Dagworthy in the Chair.

When Elisha Cottingham appeared, and being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God, deposeth and saith: that on the 21st of this instant, he delivered the above citation to Thomas Robinson, Esq., who desired him to give his compliments to the gentlemen of the Committee, and acquaint them that he did not, nor could not, think of coming before them, unless he could bring forty or fifty armed men with him. And further saith not.

ELISHA COTTINGHAM.

Sworn to and subscribed this 22d day of July, 1775; before

JOHN DAGWORTHY.

True copy:

SIMON KOLLOCK, Clerk.

The above Report, after being well weighed and considered, was unanimously voted to be insulting and injurious.

And therefore, unanimously Resolved, That Thomas Robinson, Esq., be immediately held forth to the publick as an enemy to his Country, and a contumacious opposer of liberty and the natural rights of mankind; wherefore, all persons are hereby enjoined to break off all dealings and commercial connections with the said Robinson.

By order of the Chairman:

SIMON KOLLOCK, Clerk.

N. B. The above ‘Squire Robinson, while he attends the patriotick Assembly at New-Castle, never fails to vote with them, as we learn from other members, while for many years he raises a party here against the same measures.

NEW-YORK DELEGATES TO COMMITTEE OF SAFETY.

Philadelphia, July 18, 1775.

GENTLEMEN: We are honoured with your despatches of the 12th and 15th instant, and detained the express till after the rising of the Congress this day, in expectation of giving you the establishment of the Army, which is reported, but not fully confirmed and perfected; but to our great concern, such was the state of the business before the House, that we were disappointed. We shall, however, seize the first opportunity to draw this important point to a conclusion. In the mean time, as your Troops are sure of being placed on an equal footing with their neighbours, it is hoped the difficulty will not be insurmountable. This is all the satisfaction which we can at present give you on that head.

From a want of proper directions from those who had the charge of transporting the powder for the use of Major-General Schuyler’s department, from this City to Eliza-bethtown, it has unfortunately been delayed on the road. We could do no more than complain. The fault will be repaired, and you may expect it soon.

We are not insensible to the distress to which you must be reduced, for the want of money, arms, and powder. With the first, you will soon be supplied. The difficulties attending an emission so uncommon, of which the necessary guards against counterfeits is not the least, has rendered its progress very tedious. We can give you no assurances of a supply of arms and ammunition from this quarter. Every scheme which could be devised to procure them from abroad, has been pursued, and on their success, and the efforts of the different Colonies, we must depend; for in the Southern Provinces there is very little, and none to be spared. Some blankets are to be had in this City, which will be purchased as soon as the money is issued.

We are, Gentlemen, your most obedient servants,

Committee of Safety, New-York.

DOCTOR J. MALLETT TO WILLIAM ALLMON.

Ship Asia, New-York, July 18, 1775.

SIR: Relying on your discretion and prudence, I have to request your assistance in an affair that I imagine will require some dexterity to manage properly. I want to have a few articles out of the medicine store put on board Captain Vandeput’s Ship, to be sent here, if you think it can be done so as not to be observed. You must consult with Bowden about it, who has the care of them; and I hope will meet with no difficulty in putting into the man-of-war boat at Blundell’s house, at noon day, to avoid suspicion, a box of lint, the two boxes pulv. Peruvian, one do. Sal Glaub. The pot of camphire, and what opium there is packed in another small box. If you can’t easily send all these articles, the box of lint, which is most wanted, may be easily carried under the arm; as also the camphire and opium. Scrape off the marks, and after it is on board, direct it for me at this place. Be cautious how you open the front part of the store. I believe you will find the key at Mrs. Reid’s; as Mrs. Mallett tells me she left all the keys with her; you will leave them there again when you have got out the above articles. I hope Bowden will take all the care he can both of the medicines and bedding store, and give me