This is to certify, that the foregoing is a copy of the poll list of the election, taken from the original, by me,

JOSEPH ROBINSON, Inspector of the Poll.

GENERAL SCHUYLER TO CONTINENTAL CONGRESS.

[Read November 15, 1775.]

Ticonderoga, November 7, 1775.

DEAR SIR: I have the honour to congratulate Congress on the reduction of St. John’s, and I do wish that such an interesting account should reach it as soon as possible. I only enclose copy of General Montgomery’s letter, with copies of sundry papers he has sent me. His merit is much enhanced by the variety of difficulties he has had to surmount—a detail of which would be too long at this time. I therefore conclude with begging to repeat the necessity of a delegation to this quarter; General Montgomery having, as you will easily conceive, as much business on his hands as he can possibly do, and my health being so much impaired, that even now I support, with difficulty, the fatigue incident to my office.

I am, dear Sir, with the most respectful sentiments, your Honour’s most obedient humble servant,

PHILIP SCHUYLER.

To the Hon. John Hancock, Esq.

P. S. I beg leave to mention the necessity of more cash, in specie, as well as in bills.

Camp near St. John’s, November 3, 1775.

MY DEAR GENERAL: I have the pleasure to acquaint you the garrison surrendered last night. This morning we take possession; to-morrow I hope the prisoners will set off. Enclosed you have the capitulation, which I hope will meet with your approbation and that of Congress. I have ventured to permit an officer or two to go to their families, which are in some distress, at Montreal, upon their parole; they cannot do us any harm, and there would have been a degree of inhumanity in refusing them. When we had played on the fort some hours, from our battery of four twelve-pounders, on the northwest, and another of two twelve-pounders and two four-pounders on the east side, some prisoners arrived, who had been taken in an