A Letter from Colonel Thomas Palmer, dated 25th in stant, was read and filed, and is in the words following, to wit:

"Newburgh, January 25, 1776.

"GENTLEMEN: The Convention for this County, at their last session, passed a resolve that no person shall inlist under a Minute-Captain in any other town or precinct within this County, except that in which he resides. What views the Convention had in passing this resolve, I know not; but the consequences resulting from it is already too conspicuous to our damage, as it is the only means whereby two Minute-Companies, now recruiting, (the one in New-Windsor and the other in Newburgh Precinct,) cannot be filled up, as their former mode having been to nil up their companies out of the different precincts, in such manner as to be nearest their officers, and most compact and handy for exercising their men, which, in my opinion, is the most eligible; and, in that way, the companies which are already raised, and whose lime wont expire until Spring, were filled up, and a considerable part of those companies made up out of the precincts of New-Windsor and Newburgh, so that the two companies now recruiting, being under the restriction of the said County resolve, cannot obtain a competent number of men. And, even suppose we were just now setting out to raise Minute-Men under the limits of such a resolution, it would be most absurd in its nature, as the number of the Militia are more or less according to the extent and popularity of the town and precincts, and the fourth of the Militia, in some, may not amount to a company, and, in others, more, and, perhaps, not quite two companies; so that it is absolutely necessary that the Minute-Captains may raise their companies any where, (at least,) within one Militia-Regiment, in which he may reside.

This affair is likely to make much uneasiness; and had this not happened, the companies would easily been made out, without the disagreeable necessity for balloting, agree able to your late resolve, which will be a step that many begin to grumble at, for, some say, by that means there is a compulsion on men who are disaffected to the cause, as well as to such other persons as the circumstances of their families, &c, may render it disagreeable to be obliged to turn out; and acts of constraint ought, if possible, to be avoided. I must, therefore, beg you will take the premises into your immediate consideration; and should you be of opinion with me, that the said resolve is attended with the consequences aforesaid, that you will be pleased, by a resolution of your House, to counteract the same by a line to the Chairman of the said Convention, or by some such other ways and means as, in your wisdom, you may judge best, t need not remind you that the resolves of the County Conventions and Sub-Committees within this Province, are ever subject to your approbation or disapprobation.

"I beg leave to observe, with the utmost concern, that no measures are yet going on for expediting our fortifications at Pooplopen's Point. The river being now frozen, so that the limber for the barrack, which now chiefly lies at New-Windsor, may be carried in sleds down to Pooplopen's Point, which is most necessary, in order for a house for labourers, and no better time than the present for collecting other necessaries back in the woods, and bringing them on the spot, in order for the fortification

"I am, gentlemen, with due respect, your most obedient, and most humble servant,

"THOMAS PALMER.

"To the Honourable Committee of Safety, New-York."

Die Jovis, 3 ho. P. M., February 1, 1776.

The Committee met pursuant to adjournment.

Present: Mr. Joseph Hallett, Chairman, Colonel McDougall, Mr. Scott, Colonel Brasher, Mr. Tredwell, Mr. Clarke, Mr. Sands, Mr. Brewster.

A Letter from the Delegates of this Colony at Continental Congress, was read and filed, and is in the words following, to wit:

"Philadelphia, January 30, 1776.

"GENTLEMEN: We; had the honour of writing to you yesterday by Mr. Lynch. We???to say a We word or two respecting the case of Mr.???Sorry as we are that the privilege granted by our Convention to that gentleman has led him into inconveniences, yet the restraint upon exporting live stock is grounded upon such solid reasons, and appeared so essential to Congress, that we are persuaded it will be in vain to ask for a relaxation in his or any instance. We have consulted some of our Congress friends, who are of the same opinion, and have satisfied Mr. Foster that it will be to no purpose to make the proposition.

"We hope, however, you may think of some method of putting it in his power, in another way, to make up his josses, which will give us particular pleasure.

"The other matters contained in that despatch, we shall consider and act upon with all diligence.

"We have the honour to be, with the greatest respect, gentlemen, your most obedient, humble servants,

"JAMES DUANE,

"HENRY WISNER,

"WILLIAM FLOYD.

"To the Honourable Committee, New-York."

A Letter from the Committee of Kingston, in Ulster County, was read and filed, and is in the words following, to wit:

"Kingston, January 27, 1776.

"GENTLEMEN: We have received the prisoners sent to us by Captain Van Wyck. After perusing your letter and orders relative to the prisoners, we ordered, a guard of our Grenadiers to take them, and sent them, pursuant to your orders, to our jail, where they will be safe, we think.

"In any respect, where we can be of service to the cause of American liberty, we cheerfully and willingly will do, to guard against the machinations, schemes, and stratagems, of the common foes of the American liberty.

"We respectfully remain, gentlemen, your most be dient. By order of the Committee present:

"WILLIAM ELSWORTH, Chairman.

"To the Honourable Committee of Safety, New-York."

A Letter from Messrs. Harrison, Lynch, and Allen, in answer to the order of this Committee, relating to the intro duction of General Lee's Troops, was read and filed, and is in the words following, to wit:

"New-York, February 1, 1776.

"Messrs. Harrison, Lynch, and Allen, present their compliments to the Committee of Safety of this Colony. They have received the order of their Board, but are under a necessity of informing them that they cannot undertake that the troops commanded by General Lee shall be under the entire direction of the Committee or Provincial Congress, as that would be to exceed any powers lodged in them by the Continental Congress,. They cannot sec the propriety of this order, after the conference had by them with Colonel McDougall and Mr. Scott, and the assurances given those gentlemen this morning".

A Letter from Colonel Waterbury, on the same subject, was read and filed, and is in the words following, to wit:

"February 1, A. D. 1776.

"GENTLEMEN: I have received your orders respecting the admission of the troops under General Lee into the. Barracks of this city, and, in reply, must inform you that I have no authority to give up the entire direction of them to; the Committee, without orders from the General. In the mean time, the troops are hourly expected, and, as the weather requires that they should be put immediately under coyer, I shall, on their arrival, march them into the Barracks. Every care shall be taken to preserve good, order and exact discipline among them, until the General comes, when I shall submit this??? to his determination.

"This, by yours to serve,

"DAVID WATERSURY, JUN., Colonel.

"To the Honourable Committee of Safety, New-York."

On reading the Letter of Messer Harrison, Lynch, and Allen, a Committee of the him Table Continental Congress, and the Letter of Colonel waterbury, now received, this Committee requests the??? of an immediate conferegce with Messrs. Harrison and Allen, and hereby inform them that??? now met in Committee, at the Assembly???, and are ready to attend such conference, at any place those gentlemen may please to appoint.

ordered That one of the secretaries wait on Messrs.