Ordered, That the President draw on the Treasurers for the above sum, in favour of Mr. Tracy, and that the same be charged as above.

As the success of the expedition to Canada depends upon supplying General Schuyler with a quantity of Gold and Silver, and it being represented to the Congress that there is in the Treasury of this Province a quantity of Gold and Silver to be exchanged for Money of the said Province:

Resolved, That the Delegates of this Province immediately wait on the Treasurer, and desire him to deliver to the Continental Treasurers the Gold and Silver in his hands, provided the same do not exceed 20,000 Pounds, Pennsylvania Currency, and receive from them, in exchange the Money of this Province, or Continental Bills.

On motion made, Resolved, That Mr. Duane be appointed to apply to the Committee of Safety of this Province, and request them to lend one ton of Gunpowder, which is to be sent to New-York, and from thence, what of it can be spared, be by the Provincial Convention of New-York immediately forwarded to General Schuyler.

A Letter from General Schuyler, dated the 19th of September, with one enclosed from General Montgomery, and sundry other Papers, were laid before the Congress and read:

On motion made, Resolved, That a Committee of five members be appointed, to take into consideration the Letters from General Schuyler, and the several matters therein contained, and report an answer.

The ballots being taken and examined, the following members chosen, viz: Mr. J. Adams, Mr. J. Rutledge, Mr. Chase, Mr. R. Livingston, and Mr. Deane.

The Delegates from Pennsylvania and Connecticut not being ready to report on the matter referred to them,

Resolved, That they bring in their Report on Wednesday next.

On motion, Resolved, That the Delegates for Pennsylvania do receive from the Treasurers what sum of Gold and Silver they have collected, and forward the same by to-morrow morning to General Schuyler, by an express; and to apply for two of the Light-Horse, well armed, to accompany him, and assist in carrying the money.

On motion made, Resolved, That it be recommended to the Convention of New-Jersey, that they immediately raise, at the expense of the Continent, two Battalions, consisting of eight Companies each, and each Company of sixty-eight Privates, officered with one Captain, one Lieutenant, one Ensign, four Sergeants, and four Corporals.

That the Privates be enlisted for one year, at the rate of five Dollars per calendar month, liable to be discharged at any time, on allowing them one month’s pay extraordinary.

That each of the Privates be allowed, instead of a bounty, one Felt Hat, a pair of Yarn Stockings, and a pair of Shoes; the men to find their own Arms.

That the Pay of the Officers, for the present, be the same as that of the Officers in the Continental Army; and in case the Pay of the Officers is augmented, the Pay of the Officers in these Battalions shall be in like manner augmented, from the time of their engaging in the service.

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

A Letter from the Convention of New-York, enclosing a proposal for procuring Powder, was taken into consideration,

Resolved, That the same be referred to the Secret Powder Committee.

Adjourned to nine o’clock, to-morrow.

Tuesday, October 10, 1775.

The Committee of Claims reported the following Accounts as reasonable, and which ought to be paid, viz:

The Account of Du Simitiere, amounting to eight Dollars, for translating the Address of the United Colonies to the Inhabitants of Quebeck.

William Govett’s Account of the expenses of a party of twenty-seven men escorting Powder to Trenton, amounting to 67.2 Dollars.

David Rittenhouse’s, for thirty-six Cuts for Continental Money, amounting to forty-eight Dollars.

John Thornton’s Account of Provision and Ferriage, for part of Captain Ross’s Company, amounting to ten Dollars.

Christopher Ludwig’s Account, for sundry expenses in forwarding Powder to Ticonderoga, amounting to 41.2 Dollars.

Ordered, That the said Accounts be paid.

On motion, Resolved, That the Money be sent to General Schuyler, under an escort of four of the Light-Horse.

Adjourned for one hour, eadem die.

Met according to adjournment.

The President reported that he had despatched an express to General Schuyler with £6,364, Pennsylvania Currency, in Silver and Gold, ($16,970 2-3,) with an escort of four of the Light-Horse of this City.

The Committee appointed to prepare an Answer to General Schuyler’s Letters reported a draught; which was read, and ordered to lie on the table for the consideration of the members.

A motion being made relative to the appointment of Officers in the Continental Army, and the same being largely debated, the determination thereon was deferred till to-morrow.

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 the United Colonies.

Adjourned to nine o’clock, to-morrow.

Wednesday, October 11, 1775.

The Orders of the Day being read,

Ordered, That the Delegates of Connecticut and Pennsylvania do meet this afternoon, and prepare a Report, to be laid before Congress to-morrow, respecting the Disputes between the Inhabitants of those Colonies on the lands in the forks of Susquehannah.

The Committee of Claims reported that the following Accounts ought to be paid, viz:

The Account of Moneys advanced by the Committee of Elizabethtown, for Cartage, Expresses, and for Provisions furnished Captain Ross’s. Company, amounting to 98.3 Dollars, of which 3 2-3 Dollars to be charged to Captain Ross.

James Leslie’s Account of necessaries furnished to Captain Ross’s Company, amounting to 14.8 Dollars.

Ordered, That the above Accounts be paid.

The Congress resumed the consideration of the motion made yesterday, for appointing Officers, and after debate, the same was postponed.

On motion made, Resolved, That a Committee of three be appointed, to report the best method of. Billeting the Soldiers for the Continental Army, and what Subsistence ought to be allowed them on their march.

The ballots being taken and examined, the following members were chosen, viz: Mr. Kinsey, Mr. Deane, and Mr. Langdon.

The Congress took into consideration the Answer to General Schuyler, which being debated, was agreed to.

Ordered, That the same be transcribed and forwarded.

The Order of the Day renewed.

The Committee appointed to report the best method of Billeting the Soldiers, &c., brought in their Report, which was read.

Ordered, To lie on the table, to be taken up to-morrow.

Adjourned to nine o’clock, to-morrow.

Thursday, October 12, 1775.

The Congress taking into consideration the Report of the Committee respecting the Billeting Soldiers, &c.,

Resolved, That each Captain and other Commissioned Officer, while in the recruiting service of this Continent, or on their march to join the Army, shall be allowed two Dollars and two-thirds of a Dollar per week, for their Subsistence; and that the men who enlist shall each of them, whilst in quarters, be allowed one Dollar per week,

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