publick Gazette as being inimical to the liberties of this Country.

Ordered to be published in the Gazette, that James Hayt, Jun., of Stratford, is guilty of a violation of the Continental Association, with the above proceedings, to the end that all such foes to the rights of British America may be publickly known and universally contemned, as enemies of American liberty.

Personally appeared said James Hayt, and acknowledged his guilt, expressed his sorrow for it, and promised amendment for the future, and prayed to be restored to the good opinion and favour of his acquaintance and countrymen.

Voted, That the Committee for said County be appointed and empowered, and they are hereby appointed and empowered, to receive, examine, and approve of such confession as to them shall appear satisfactory.

Examined:

ANDREW ROWLAND, Clerk.

Whereas I have been guilty of violating the Continental Association, as mentioned in the minutes of the County Congress; I acknowledge said judgment to be right and just, am sorry for my fault, promise reformation, and humbly desire that I may be restored to the friendship of my Country; and I hereby promise I will faithfully observe the doings of said Continental Association, and will use my faithful endeavours to carry the same into execution in all the parts thereof. As witness my hand, this 25th of November, 1775.

JAMES HAYT, JUN.

We approve of the above and foregoing Confession, and desire that Mr. Hayt may be restored to the friendship of his Country.

GENERAL GATES TO GENERAL SULLIVAN.

Head-Quarters, October 30, 1775.

SIR: His Excellency General Washington directs me to acquaint that it is necessary for the publick service that you be at Cambridge on Wednesday night, as the vessels that were expected at Portsmouth are said to be returned to Boston. I apprehend they have laid aside their design upon Portsmouth for the present. The General is now confident, from your vigilance, that the enemy can only meet with disgrace, should they dare to make their appearance before that Town.

I am, Sir, your most obedient humble servant,

HORATIO G ATES, Adjutant-General.

Brigadier-General Sullivan.

GENERAL WASHINGTON TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MASSACHUSETTS-BAY.

Camp at Cambridge, October 30, 1775.

SIR: At the instance and request of the Committee of Cape-Ann, I despatched Major Mason to survey and make a report of such works of defence as were already constructed there, and how far any new one might be necessary. From his observations and account, I find that a battery may be erected, to the great advantage and security of the place; but the small stock of artillery, belonging to the Army, prevents me from supplying the materials for this purpose. I have therefore thought proper to acquaint you with the circumstances of the case, that you may make the best provision for this necessity; and have also sent Major Mason down to you, that particular inquiry, if desired, may be made. Be pleased to communicate this information to your honourable House.

I am, Sir, with great respect,

GEORGE WASHINGTON.

The Hon. James Warren, Esq., Speaker, &c.

EDMUND RANDOLPH TO THE COMMITTEE OF ARUNDEL.

Head-Quarters, Camp at Cambridge, October 30, 1775.

GENTLEMEN: I have it in command from his Excellency to acknowledge the receipt of your favour of the 24th instant, returning the names of six persons who have unnecessarily absented themselves from their duty in the American Army. He cannot but esteem this information as a proof of your attachment to the general interest and common cause.

I am, Gentlemen, with great respect, &c.,

E. RANDOLPH, Aid-de-Camp.

To the Committee of Arundel.

COLONEL JOSEPH REED TO COLONEL GLOVER AND STEPHEN MOYLAN.

Head-Quarters, October 30, 1775.

GENTLEMEN: Your favour of the 28th came last evening. Captain Adams is ordered to march immediately. Colonel Burbeck is preparing the ammunition, and I hope every thing will be got in such order as to have them without delay. The General approves of the detaining the twenty men. The Captain (Glover) will, if he behaves as we expect, have a vessel soon, when he will have it in his power to oblige a friend. Mr. Randolph will, with this, forward the accounts of the rations, and also a set of the instructions, signed agreeable to your desire. I am just setting out for Philadelphia, so that in future you will direct to Mr. Randolph.

You have both, Gentlemen, my best wishes of health and happiness, and am your most obedient and very humble servant,

J. REED, Secretary.

To Col. Glover and Stephen Moylan, Esq.

GENERAL WASHINTON TO THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS.

[Read November 7, 1775.]

Camp at Cambridge, October 30, 1775.

SIR: The information which the gentlemen, who have lately gone from hence, can give the Congress, of the state and situation of the Army, would have made a letter unnecessary, if I did not suppose there would be some anxiety to know the intentions of the Army on the subject of their re-enlistment. Agreeable to the advice of those gentlemen, and my opinion, I immediately began by directing all such officers as proposed to continue, to signify their intentions as soon as possible. A great number of the returns are come in, from which I find that a very great proportion of the officers of the rank of Captains, and under, will retire; from present appearances I may say half; but at least one-third. It is with some concern, also, that I observe that many of the officers who retire, discourage the continuance of the men, and, I fear, will communicate the infection to them. Some have advised that those officers who decline the service should be immediately dismissed; but this would be very dangerous and inconvenient. I confess I have great anxieties upon this subject; though I still hope the pay and terms are so advantageous, that interest, and I hope also a regard to their Country, will retain a greater proportion of the privates than their officers. In so important a matter I shall esteem it my indispensable duty not only to act with all possible prudence, but to give the most early and constant advice of my progress.

A supply of clothing, equal to our necessities, would greatly contribute to the encouragement and satisfaction of the men; in every point of view it is so important, that I beg leave to call the attention of the Congress to it in a particular manner.

A Sergeant has just come in from Bunker’s Hill, but brings no important news.

I have the honour to be, with all possible respect, Sir, your most obedient humble servant,

GEORGE WASHINGTON.

ORDERS BY GENERAL WASHINGTON.

Head-Quarters, October 25, 1775.

Otway Byrd, Esq., is appointed to act as Aid-de-Camp to Major-General Lee, during the absence of Samuel Griffen, Esq., and is to be obeyed as such.

For the future, Peas and Beans are to be valued by the Commissary-General at six Shillings, lawful money, a bushel.