of this unhappy war doubly felt, on both sides, in that country. I, therefore, sir, beg you to request permission of the Congress for my return to Quebeck, if not taken, and to assure them, that if the fortune of war throws any of their sick or wounded men under my care, they shall be treated with the greatest care and tenderness. Quebeck is not destitute of Surgeons. Mr. Mabane, my own mate, and some other Surgeons are there; therefore it is not for that reason I apply for leave to return; but I wish to see a practice observed between England and America for mutual benefit, which, as I said before, is always observed between civilized nations, and was, to my own knowledge, last war in Germany. I am certain, if any Continental Surgeon was taken prisoner, he would be immediately released. If Congress permits me to return, I solemnly declare I have not, nor will have, any view by this request of carrying any intelligence, &c.

I am, sir, your most humble servant,

RICH. HUDDLESTON, 7th Reg't Foot.

NEW-JERSEY COMMITTEE OF SAFETY TO PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS.

[Road January 24, 1776.]

Trenton, January 23, 1776.

SIR: Agreeable to orders received from the Congress, we waited on the officers, prisoners in this place, for their bills, to repay the money advanced for Mrs. Stelle's account, to which they returned the enclosed paper, and beg the Congress to reconsider the matter; because, if they are to repay the bill, they would wish to examine it, and their discharging it would preclude the necessity of condemning it as luxurious and extravagant. Captain Algee says, that his wife and family, and all that he has, is in Quebeck. The communication being stopped, disables him from receiving cash from thence, and should it be taken by storm and plundered, as apprehended, he will not have a shilling left to support himself and family. His age, and unexceptionable behaviour, plead strongly for the generous consideration of Congress. Major Rigauville, it is apprehended, is in similar circumstances. Lieutenant Hamer agrees to draw for his proportion of Mrs. Stelle's account.

Since our last, Colonel Wynkoop has brought to this town General Prescott, who absolutely refuses to give his parole; we have, therefore, confined him to his room, and Colonel Maxwell very cheerfully furnishes a guard till further directions from Congress, which we hope will be despatched with all convenient speed. The other gentlemen of his suite very readily complied with the requisition.

The Committee having information that Dr. William Bryant, of this place, a Surgeon on half-pay, was likely to join the Army, agreeable to orders, at Boston, thought it their duty to take his parole, which is also enclosed; his limits are extended because he practises sometimes about Princeton, and has business to transact in Philadelphia.

We are, sir, with great respect, your very humble servants,

SAMUEL TUCKER, Chairman,

ISAAC SMITH,

ABRAHAM HUNT.

To the Honourable John Hancock, Esq.

P. S. Your favour of yesterday we this moment received, to which we shall pay due attention, and carry the directions into execution.

SAMUEL TUCKER, Chairman.

I do give my parole of honour to the Continental Congress, that I will not go farther than twelve miles from my present place of residence, except to Philadelphia, without leave of the Congress.

Witness my hand, this 22d day of January, 1776.

WILLIAM BRYANT.

Taken by order of the Committee of Trenton.

SAMUEL TUCKER, Chairman.

TRENTON COMMITTEE TO PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS.

[Referred to Mr. Lynch.]

Trenton, January 24, 1776.

Enclosed is a copy of General Schuyler's orders to Captain Hulbert, delivered to our Committee by the officers confined in this town, with their observations, which I have neglected to send as was intended in a former letter, which happened by forgetfulness.

I have the honour to be, your most obedient, humble servant

SAMUEL TUCKER.

To the Honourable John Hancock. Esq.

GENERAL SCHUYLER TO CAPTAIN HULBERT.

Ticonderoga, November 1, 1775.

SIR: Enclosed is a list of the officers and men that were made prisoners at Chambly. You will be particularly attentive that no person, who may have forgotten the rights of mankind, and the principles of Englishmen, offer the least insult to any of the gentlemen, their soldiers, their wives, or children.

Your good sense, and your own feelings, will point out to you, that officers are to be treated with the utmost attention and politeness. It is sufficient barely to mention this to a gentleman of your character; they are in all places to be entertained at the publick expense, for which you will pay; and I therefore enclose you a warrant on the Paymaster-General; you will keep accounts of your disbursements and transmit them to me as early as possible. The non-commissioned officers and privates, prisoners as well as your men, will be supplied with provisions at Albany, to carry them to Connecticut, for which you will apply to the Commissary-General, who I have ordered to provide sloops to carry them down to Mr. Hoffman's wharf, from whence the travel to Connecticut will be short and commodious; you will send both the subalterns, with the privates, and all your party, except ten. At Canaan, you will meet with Governour Trumbull's directions for their future route. You will give fifty pounds to the eldest subaltern, for such expenses as may necessarily incur, (which cannot be many,) as I have ordered the Commissary-General to provide the sloops and carriages, who will pay for them; you will give a copy of these orders to the eldest subaltern; you will also furnish the Commissary-General with a copy of this, who will find lodgings for the officers, and Monsieur Rigauville. I have wrote to him respecting their entertainment at Albany, of which he will take care, and all expenses incurred there he will discharge; the non-commissioned officers and privates are to be in the barracks during their stay at Albany.

The Commissary-General will procure a sloop, and every thing necessary for the passage, on board of which you and that part of your party that is to accompany you, are to embark, as also the Honourable Major Stopford, Mr. Harison, Mr. Shuttleworth, Mr. Hamer, Mr. Huddleston, and Monsieur Rigauville. You will then proceed by water, to Haverstraw Landing, where you will disembark, and procure carriages to carry you to Newark, where it is possible you may fall in with the stage coach, to carry you and the officers to Trenton, their servants' baggage and your party following them in wagons; on your arrival at Trenton you are to provide good lodgings, and see that the gentlemen are properly entertained; and then you are to proceed to Philadelphia, and report to Congress what you have done in obedience to these orders, and take theirs for your future conduct.

Captain Godwin and Mr. M'Cullock have requested to remain here until the fate of St. John's is determined, which I have consented to, as the former gentleman has his lady and family in Canada, and the latter, a widower, has two small children there.

The Honourable Major Stopford having requested, that if he should determine at Albany, to take the band of musick with him, as also his sutler, that he might be permitted, and to which I readily consented, you will accordingly comply with the requisition, should he make it.

Mr. Algee has my leave to go to New-York on his parole of honour, and to remain there fourteen days, then to repair to Trenton.

Mr. Barrington being indisposed remains at Saratoga.

I am, sir, your humble servant,

PHILIP SCHUYLER.

To Captain Hulbert.

In consequence of the Resolves of Congress, of January 12, 1776, the Officers of the Garrison of Chambly, now pri-