1775. |
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Oct. 26, |
Letter from Colonel Reed to Major Tupper, communicating the Generals Thanks for his success in taking the two Vessels at Marthas Vineyard, |
1198 |
26, |
Letter from Colonel Reed to William Watson, Continental Agent at Plymouth, directing him to take charge of the two Vessels late belonging to the Tories of Boston, taken by Major Tupper, |
1198 |
26, |
Letter from David Parker to General Washington, acknowledging the impropriety of his conduct in opposing the American measures, |
1198 |
27, |
Orders by the King in Council, permitting Saltpetre and Gunpowder to be carried coastwise, under certain restrictions, |
1199 |
27, |
Orders by the King in Council, permitting Saltpetre and Gunpowder to be exported to Ireland, for the internal consumption of that Kingdom, under certain restrictions, |
1200 |
27, |
Address of the Gentlemen, &c., of the County of Lanark, to the King. They are struck with the highest indignation at the conduct of His Majestys American subjects, who had the audacity to break out in open and unprovoked Rebellion against the supreme legislative authority of the Country, |
1200 |
27, |
Petition and Memorial of the Free Burgesses, Traders, and Inhabitants of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, to the King. The present unnatural war with their American brethren is without provocation or object, nor is it consonant with the rights of humanity, sound policy, or the Constitution of the Country. Ministers have found the Americans firm, temperate, and brave, and the Petitioners consider them loyal, affectionate, and grateful; they therefore pray His Majesty to restore America to her former happy situation, and grant her peace, liberty, and safety, |
1201 |
27, |
Letter from Lord Mulgrave to William Smith, in Newcastle. Is opposed to any Address recommending a surrender of the powers of the Legislature, under an idea of restoring the tranquillity of the Empire, |
1202 |
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Letter from Mr. Grieve, dated November 5, to Sir Walter Blackett and Sir Matthew White Ridley, requesting them to sign the Petition from Newcastle, and present it to the King, |
1203 |
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Letter from Sir Walter Blackett to Mr. Grieve. The Colonies are now in Rebellion against the authority of Parliament, and, as the Petition does not assert that right, nor make a proper submission from the Colonies, he declines signing and presenting it, |
1203 |
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Letter from Sir Matthew White Ridley to Mr. Grieve. The Americans are in arms against Great Britain, and justify their Rebellion by a denial of the legislative authority of the Kingdom; for these and other reasons he declines signing or presenting the Petition, |
1203 |
27, |
Letter from the Earl of Dartmouth to General Howe. Encloses His Majestys Speech to Parliament, with the Addresses of both Houses, which, it is hoped, will have the effect of convincing the leaders of the Rebellion in America of the firm resolution of every branch of the Legislature to maintain the dignity and authority of Parliament, |
1203 |
27, |
Committee of Augusta County, Virginia, declare the conduct of Major William Trent has been, on all occasions, that of a true friend to American Liberty, |
1204 |
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Certificate of Lewis Morris, James Wilson, and Thomas Walker, Commissioners from the Congress for Indian affairs, in favour of Major Trent, |
1205 |
27, |
Letter from the Provincial Congress of New-York to the Continental Congress. They have engaged the services of Bernard Romans, as an Engineer at the Fortifications, and, as Mr. Romans will lose his pension from the Crown, as Botanist for Florida, they request a suitable compensation may be fixed for him, |
1205 |
27 |
Field and Staff Officers and Captains appointed by the General Committee of New-York, for the three Regiments of Militia of the City and County, |
1206 |
1775. |
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Oct. 27, |
Letter from General Schuyler to Governour Trumbull. Will send the Prisoners taken at Chambly to Connecticut. He has not yet heard from Arnold. General Wooster, with his Regiment, left Ticonderoga on the 22d; most of the men, and many of the officers, went with great reluctance, |
1207 |
27, |
Letter from Colonel Bedel to the New-Hampshire Committee of Safety. Chambly, with a large quantity of stores and provisions, was taken without the loss of a man, |
1207 |
27, |
Letter from General Washington to the Council of Massachusetts, representing the dreadful effects to the general cause from the distress of the Army for Wood, Hay, &c., unless some speedy and effectual remedy is provided. He has the utmost reason to think the scarcity is artificial, |
1208 |
27, |
Letter from Stephen Moylan to Colonel Reed. Captain Adamss and Captain Manlys Vessels are both ready, and will sail as soon as their crews are on board, |
1209 |
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Representation of General Sullivan to the Committee of Safety for New-Hampshire, of the condition he is placed in by the return of the Militia to their respective homes, and leaving the works unfinished; requesting their advice for his future conduct, |
1209 |
27, |
Letter from the New-Hampshire Committee of Safety to General Sullivan. They will raise men to guard and complete the necessary Posts and Passes for the defence of Portsmouth, and request him to remain and employ the Troops as he shall judge necessary, |
1210 |
27, |
Orders of the New-Hampshire Committee of Safety to William Knight and others, to moor a number of Vessels above the Boom on Piscataqua River, to prevent the passage of the enemys Ships up the River, |
1210 |
27, |
Letter from Colonel Arnold to General Washington. Has just arrived at Chaudiere with seventy men. A messenger has just returned to him from the French inhabitants, who appear very friendly, and will be glad to receive us, |
1610 |
27, |
Letter from Colonel Arnold to the Officers in the rear of the detachment, urging them to join him with all possible despatch, |
1211 |
27, |
Letter from Colonel Arnold to the Officers in the rear. He has just arrived at Chaudiere River, and met his express from the French inhabitants, who are rejoiced to hear the Americans are coming, and will supply them with Provisions, |
1211 |
27, |
Letter from Colonel Arnold to Colonel Enos, with a Letter for General Washington, to be forwarded by express. He hopes soon to see Colonel Enos in Quebeck, |
1211 |
27, |
Address to the Inhabitants of the American Colonies, No. 1, |
1212 |
28, |
Address of the Provost, &c., of the Burgh of Renfrew to the King; declaring their abhorrence of the Rebellion in America, stirred up by seditious spirits among themselves, and aided and abetted by a disappointed faction at home, |
1214 |
28, |
Address of the Magistrates, &c., of the Town of Dumfries, |
1214 |
28, |
Address of the Mayor, &c., of the Borough of Helleston, in the County of Cornwall, |
1215 |
28, |
Address of the Magistrates, &c., of the City of Brechine, |
1215 |
28, |
Address of the Mayor, &c., of the Borough of Leeds, in the County of York, |
1216 |
28, |
Address of the Gentlemen, &c., of the Borough and neighbourhood of Leeds, |
1216 |
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PROVINCIAL CONGRESS OF NEW-JERSEY. |
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Oct. 3, |
List of the Deputies who attended the Congress, |
1217 |
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Congress met at Trenton, |
1217 |
4 |
Samuel Tucker chosen President, and Hendrick Fisher, Vice-President, |
1217 |
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Ministers of the Gospel at Trenton requested to give their alternate attendance every morning, to open the business of the day with prayer, |
1217 |
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List of the Deputies elected to the Congress, |
1217 |
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