to lay before the Congress sundry Papers from that Colony; and the same being produced, were read.

The Commissioners for Indian Affairs in the Northern Department having transmitted to Congress the Minutes of a Treaty held with the Six Nations, at Albany, in August, the same were read.

The Congress then resumed the consideration of the Letter from Messrs. J. Morris and J. Wilson, of the 6th instant:

Upon motion, Resolved, That the enterprise proposed in their Letter be not undertaken.

Resolved, That Colonel Lewis Morris, who is now at Pittsburgh, act as a Commissioner for Indian Affairs in the Middle Department, at the Treaty proposed to be held there on the 20th instant, Dr. B. Franklin, the standing Commissioner, not being able to attend.

Adjourned till ten o’clock, to-morrow.

Friday, September 15, 1775.

Met according to adjournment.

On motion made, Resolved, That Dr. Thomas Walker be appointed a Commissioner for Indian Affairs in the Middle Department, in the room of Mr. Patrick Henry, who has declined that service.

The Delegates from Georgia informed the Congress, that when the Convention of that Colony agreed to enter into the General Association, they resolved, among other things, “that if any Vessel arrived from Great Britain, between the 6th day of July and the 6th of August, the Goods imported in them should be stored, and there remain until the Congress determined what should be done with them.” That during that time two Vessels had arrived with Goods, which were accordingly stored; they therefore desired the determination of the Congress on that matter.

The Congress taking this matter into consideration,

Resolved, That it be recommended to the Convention of Georgia to cause the Cargoes which have arrived there from Great Britain or Ireland, between the 6th day of July and the 6th day of August, at the election of the Proprietors, either to be sent back or sold at publick auction; that out of the moneys arising from such sales, the Proprietors or Shippers be paid the prime cost of said Cargoes, and all charges attending the same, and that the overplus be retained by the said Convention, and by them applied toward putting their Province into a posture of defence.

Adjourned till nine o’clock, to-morrow.

Saturday, September 16, 1775.

The Delegates from New-Hampshire appeared, and produced their Credentials, which were read and approved, as follows:

“COLONY OF NEW -HAMPSHIRE.

“In Congress, at EXETER, AUGUST 23, 1775.

“Voted, That Colonel Josiah Bartlett be appointed, in the room and stead of John Sullivan, Esq., now engaged in the Army, in conjunction with Captain John Langdon, to represent this Colony in the Congress of the United Colonies, at Philadelphia, and that either of them, in the absence of the other, have full power to represent this Colony at said Congress.

“MATTHEW THORNTON, President.

“A true copy from the Journal:

“Attest:

E. THOMSON, Secretary.”

Mr. McKean laid before the Congress the obligation for office, in one hundred thousand Dollars, of Michael Hillegas; also, of the joint Treasurer for the United Colonies of North-America, July 31, 1775; also, the obligation of George Clymer, the other joint Treasurer, dated July 29, delivered, to the. President.

The Congress resumed the consideration of the Letters from General Washington, NOS. 4, 5, and 6; and the same being read and considered by paragraphs, and after some debate, the further consideration of them was deferred till Monday next.

Resolved, That this Congress will, on Wednesday next, take into consideration the state of the Trade of America.

Adjourned till Monday next, nine o’clock.

Monday, September 18, 1775.

Met according to adjournment.

On motion made, Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to contract and agree for the importation and delivery of any quantities of Gunpowder, not exceeding, in the whole, five hundred tons; that in case such a quantity of Gunpowder cannot be obtained, then to contract for the importation of as much Saltpetre, with a proportionable quantity of Sulphur, as, with the Powder they may procure, will make up the quantity of five hundred tons; that the said Committee be empowered to procure forty Brass Field-Pieces, six-pounders; that the said Committee be empowered to contract for the importation and delivery of any number, not exceeding twenty thousand, good, plain double-bridled Musket-Locks; that the said Committee be empowered to contract for the importation of ten thousand stand of good Arms; that the said Committee be enabled to draw orders on the Continental Treasurers for sufficient sums of money to defray the expense of such contracts; that the said Committee consist of nine, five of whom to be a quorum; that the business be conducted with as much secrecy as the nature of the service will possibly admit.

Resolved, That this Congress will to-morrow proceed to the election of the said Committee.

The Committee appointed to settle the Accounts of the Riflemen reported that they had received and examined the Accounts of Mr. West, and Mr. Donaldson, amounting both to 5,303 62-90 Dollars, money by them advanced for the purchase of Rifles and Shirts, &c., for several Companies, which is regularly charged to the men, and for Blankets and Ammunition supplied them on account of the Continent.

Agreed, That the Committee pay the above Accounts.

An express arriving with Letters from General Schuyler, dated Isle-aux-Noix, September 8th, which were read,

Resolved, That the Congress will to-morrow resume the consideration of the Letters from General Washington; also, the Letters from General Schuyler.

Adjourned till to-morrow.

Tuesday, September 19, 1775.

Met according to adjournment.

The Congress took into consideration the Letters received yesterday by express from General Schuyler.

Upon motion made, Ordered, That the Secretary publish an authentick account of the intelligence received.

Upon motion, Resolved, That Mr. Deane, Mr. Chase, Mr. J. Rutledge, and Mr. Jay, be a Committee to draught a Letter to General Schuyler.

Agreeable to the Order of the Day, the Congress proceeded to the election of nine, to compose a Committee for the purpose expressed in the Resolve of yesterday. The votes being taken, the following gentlemen were duly elected, viz: Mr. Willing, Mr. Franklin, Mr. P. Livingston, Mr. A/sop, Mr. Deane, Mr. Dickinson, Mr. Langdon, Mr. McKean, and Mr. Ward.

A motion being made in behalf of one Col. John Fenton, who had been taken into custody by the Convention of New-Hampshire, for being concerned in measures dangerous to the rights of America, and who, by order of the General, now remains, on his parole, a prisoner at Hartford, that he may be permitted to go to Great Britain or Ireland,

Resolved, That General Washington be instructed to discharge the said Colonel John Fenton from custody, on his giving his parole of honour to proceed to New-York, and from thence to Great Britain or Ireland, and not to take up arms against the good people of this Continent.

Adjourned till to-morrow, at nine o’clock.

Wednesday, September 20, 1775.

Met according to adjournment.

On motion, Resolved, That the President write to the