with several recommendations accompanying the same, were all read the second time; and, being duly considered,

Ordered, That Yelles Mead be commissioned First Lieutenant, and George Ross, the third, Ensign of said Company.

A Memorial was presented from John Goldtrap, of the County of Somerset, recommending the encouraging of Linen and Woollen Manufactories in this Colony, was read and referred to the next meeting of Congress.

Several Memorials were presented to this Committee, for appointments in a Battalion to be raised in this Colony; which were read and filed, to be taken into consideration at the meeting of Congress.

Adjourned till to-morrow morning, at nine o'clock.

Saturday, January 13, 1776.

The Committee met.

The Committee having before them several Resolutions of the Continental Congress, of the second day of this instant, (January,) among which are the following paragraphs:

"And, with respect to such unworthy Americans as, regardless of their duty to their Creator, their country, and their posterity, have taken part with our oppressors, and, influenced by the hope or possession of ignominious rewards, strive to recommend themselves to the bounty of Administration, by misrepresenting and traducing the con duct and principles of the friends of American liberty, and opposing every measure formed for its preservation and security—

" Resolved, That it be recommended to the different Assemblies, Conventions, and Committees, or Councils of Safety, in the United Colonies, by the most speedy and effectual measures, to frustrate the mischievous machinations, and restrain the wicked practices of these men.

" And it is the opinion of this Congress, that they ought to be disarmed, and the more dangerous among them either kept in safe custody or bound with sufficient sureties to their good behaviour.

" And, in order that the said Assemblies, Conventions, Committees, or Councils of Safety, may be enabled, with greater ease and safety, to carry this Resolution into execution:

" Resolved, That they be authorized to call to their aid whatever Continental Troops, stationed in or near their respective Colonies, as may be conveniently spared from their more immediate duty; and the commanding officers of such troops are hereby directed to afford the said Assemblies, Conventions, Committees, or Councils of Safety, all such assistance, in executing this Resolution, as they may require, and which, consistent with the good of the ser vice, may be supplied"

This Committee do, therefore, most earnestly recommend to the several County and Town Committees of this Province, to be vigilant and active in carrying the above Resolution into execution; at the same time recommending the exercise of due moderation and prudence in the affair: requesting all officers of the Militia, in this Province, to aid and assist the said Committees, and to execute such orders as they, or either of them, shall receive from the Committee of the County or Township where they reside.

The Letter from Richard Smith, Esq., with the enclosed Resolve of the Continental Congress, were read the second time.

Ordered, That Richard Smith, Esq., deliver to the President, or Vice-President, the one thousand Dollars by him received from the Continental Congress, mentioned in said Resolve; and that the said President, or Vice-President, lay out the same for Fire-Arms, for the use of the Continental Troops in this Colony.

Ordered, That John Posee, Esq., deliver the Arms, by him purchased, to Colonel William Maxwell, or his order, for the use of the Continental Troops in this Colony.

Application was made from the Committee of the County of Morris to this Committee, recommending Jacob Ford, Jr., to be commissioned Colonel; Ellis Cook, Lieu tenant-Colonel; Cornelius Ludlow, First Major; Eleazer Lindsley, Second Major; and John Doughty, Adjutant, of the Eastern Regiment of Militia, in the County of Morris.

Ordered, That Commissions be issued, agreeable to the above recommendation.

Ordered, That the Prisoners of War, now in the Bar racks at Trenton, be removed from thence by the Committee of Observation of that town, to such convenient quarters as they may be able to procure, in order that the Continental Forces may occupy the said Barracks; and that the expenses in providing quarters for such Prisoners be paid out of the Provincial money in the Treasury;

Ordered, That the President write to the Continental Congress, acquainting them that the Congress of this Province are to meet this month, at which time they will, undoubtedly, give all due attention to raising the Battalion ordered in this Colony; this Committee having, for weighty reasons, deferred issuing warrants till meeting of Congress, being firmly persuaded that the appointment of officers by the Congress will give much greater satisfaction in the Colony than if appointed by this Committee; at the same time recommend Azariah Dunham, Esq., to be appointed Commissary for supplying such Battalion, when raised.

The Committee adjourned their present sitting.

GENERAL SCHUYLER TO GENERAL WASHINGTON,

Albany, January 13, 1776.

I wish I had no occasion to send my dear General this melancholy account. My amiable friend, the gallant Montgomery, is no more; the brave Arnold is wounded; and we have met with a severe check, in an unsuccessful attempt on Quebeck. May Heaven be graciously pleased that the misfortune may terminate here. I tremble for our people in Canada; and nothing, my dear sir, seems left, to prevent the most fatal consequences, but an immediate reinforcement, that is nowhere to be had, but from you, and the only route, that which I have pointed out in my letter to Congress, copy of which you have enclosed. Nor do I think that a less number than I have mentioned will suffice. Should your Excellency think proper to send the troops, you will please to let me know it by Express, that I may send provisions to Onion River.

Congress has wrote to me on the subject of my request to retire. Our affairs are much worse than when I made the request; this is motive sufficient for me to continue to serve my country in any way I can be thought most serviceable, but my utmost can be but little, weak and indisposed as I am.

The clothing is gone to Cambridge.

I am your Excellency's most obedient and most humble servant,

PHILIP SCHUYLER.

To His Excellency General Washington.

GENERAL SCHUYLER TO PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS.

[Read January 17, 1776.]

Albany, January 13, 1776—6 o'clock, P. M.

SIR: Within this half hour, Mr. Antill arrived with the unfortunate account contained in the enclosed. My amiable and gallant friend, General Montgomery, is no more; he fell in an unsuccessful attack on Quebeck, on the 30th ultimo. My feelings on this unhappy occasion are too poignant to admit of expression. May Heaven avert any further evils.

In the present critical situation of affairs, it is evident to me that nothing but the immediate march of a body of troops into Canada can secure that Province, for the Canadians, as I have heretofore observed, are not to be de pended upon; only one hundred and sixty were at Quebeck with Colonel Livingston, and those behaved ill, as Mr. Antill will inform you.

The very great distance of Congress from here will apologize for a request I shall immediately make to General Washington, to send three thousand men into Canada, to march, by the way of No. 4, to Onion River, from whence Lake Champlain is passable to Canada.

Congress, undoubtedly, conceives it to be advantageous to the cause of America to sit at Philadelphia; but they will be good enough to permit me to suggest the necessity