Colony of Connecticut, to be sent on the enterprise aforesaid, acquainting him with the above particulars, and recommending the same precautions.

That the encouragement recommended by this Congress to be given shall be, on this occasion, that the Master, Officers, and Seamen, shall be entitled to one-half of the value of the Prizes by them taken, the wages they receive from their respective Colonies notwithstanding.

That the said Ships and Vessels of War be on the Continental risk and pay, during their being thus employed.

Adjourned to nine o’clock, to-morrow.

Friday, October 6, 1775.

Two Letters from General Schuyler, dated Ticonderoga, 25th and 28th September, with sundry papers enclosed, were read.

On motion made, Resolved, That orders issue to the Continental Treasurers, to collect, for Continental Bills, a quantity of Silver and Gold, not exceeding 20,000 Pounds, Pennsylvania currency, (53,200 Dollars in value,) for the use of the Army in Canada.

On motion, Resolved, That it be recommended to the several Provincial Assemblies or Conventions, and Councils or Committees of Safety, to arrest and secure every person, in their respective Colonies, whose going at large may, in their opinion, endanger the safety of the Colony or the liberties of America.

Ordered, That an authentick copy of the last Resolve be transmitted, by the Delegates, to proper persons in their respective Colonies.

On motion made, Resolved, That the Committee appointed by this Congress, for the importation of Powder, be directed to export, agreeable to the Continental Association, as much Provisions, or other produce of these Colonies, as they shall judge expedient, for the purchase of Arms and Ammunition.

The Congress took into consideration the Letter from New-York, respecting the Fortifications ordered to be erected on Hudson’s River, and, after some debate,

Resolved, That a Committee of three be appointed, to take the same into consideration, and report to-morrow morning their opinion of the answer proper to be sent to the Convention of New-York.

The ballots being Taken, the following gentlemen were chosen, viz: Mr. Morton, Mr. Deane, and Mr. R. Livingston.

The Committee appointed to prepare a plan for intercepting the Vessels corning out with Arms and Ammunition brought in their Report, which was read.

Ordered, To lie on the table, for the perusal of the members.

Resolved, That this Congress will, to-morrow, resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole, to take into consideration the state of the Trade of America.

Resolved, That the consideration of the Resolve submitted by the Delegates of Rhode-Island, which was referred to this day, be put off till to-morrow.

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

Saturday, October 7, 1775.

Sundry Letters from New-York were laid before Congress and read.

Agreeably to the Order of the Day, the Congress resumed the consideration of the Resolution submitted by the Delegates of Rhode-Island, and,

Upon motion, Resolved, That the consideration of it be deferred till Monday, 16th instant.

On motion, Resolved, That an Order be drawn on the Treasurers, in favour of Francis Lewis, John Alsop, Thomas Willing, Silas Deane, and John Langdon, Esquires, for the sum of five thousand Pounds sterling, to pay for the Goods they were ordered to purchase for the use of the Continental Army.

The Committee appointed to take into consideration the Letter from the Convention of New-York, respecting the Fortifications ordered to be erected on Hudson’s River, brought; in their Report; which being read and debated, was agreed to, as follows:

That the Provincial Convention of New-York be directed immediately to render Hudson’s River defensible; that in doing this they be particularly attentive to form such Works as may be finished before the winter sets in; that it is very doubtful whether any Stone Work can be properly made at this advanced season; it is submitted to the judgment of the said Convention, whether it could not be more cheaply and expeditiously done by Works of Wood or Fascines; if they should think otherwise, that they be directed to go on with the work in the way which they think best, since it is the opinion of this Congress that the work should by no means be neglected. But if the work be already begun on the plan sent us, that they render such parts as can be first finished defensible, so that the labour be not thrown away, if an attack should be made before the whole can be finished.

That the Convention be directed to inquire whether there are not some other places where small Batteries might be erected, so as to annoy the enemy on their passage, particularly a few heavy Cannon at or near Moore’s House, and at a point on the west shore, a little above Verplanck’s Point.

That it be recommended to the said Convention to establish, at proper distances, Posts, to be ready to give intelligence to the country, in case of any invasion, or by signals to give alarms in case of danger; and that they confer with the Assembly of Connecticut, and Convention of New-Jersey, on the speediest manner of conveying intelligence in such cases, and receiving assistance when necessary.

That the Convention be further directed to take the most effectual method to obstruct the navigation of the said river, if upon examination they find it practicable.

On motion made, Resolved, That orders be sent to General Wooster, in case he has no orders to the contrary from General Schuyler, that he immediately return to the Batteries erecting in the Highlands, and there leave as many of his Troops as the conductors of the work shall think will be necessary for completing them, and that he repair with the remainder to New-York.

A Member from Pennsylvania laid before the Congress a Resolve passed in their House of Assembly, in these words:

“In Assembly, September 30, 1775.

“The House taking into consideration the several Letters sent down yesterday by the Governour, acquainting him with the intrusion of a number of people into this Province, under a pretended claim of the Colony of Connecticut, to the great annoyance of the good people of this Province:

“Resolved, That the Delegates for this Province be specially directed to lay the same before the Congress, with the mischievous tendency the pursuing such measures will have, and procure the aid of that Assembly to quiet the minds of the good people of this Province, and prevent further intrusion or extension of settlements under the said claims, until the matter shall be determined by the King and Council, to whom both sides have submitted the dispute.

“Extract from the Journals:

“CHARLES MOORE, Clerk of Assembly.”

Resolved, That the same be referred to the Delegates from Pennsylvania and Connecticut, who are desired to report thereon on Monday next.

Resolved, That the Congress will, on Monday, resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole, to take into consideration the state of the Trade of America.

Resolved, That the Letter from Messrs. Morris and Wilson, of the 14th of September, be referred to Monday next.

Resolved, That the consideration of the Resolve of Rhode-Island be referred till next Monday week.

Adjourned to nine o’clock, on Monday next, at the State House.

Monday, October 9, 1775.

A Letter from Joseph Trumbull, Commissary-General, dated September 23, 1775, was laid before the Congress and read, desiring that £500, lawful money, ($1,666 2-3,) be paid to Mr. Tracy, for money by him advanced to Col. Arnold, for the use of the Continent, and that the said sum be charged to his account.