to be allowed one and one-fourth per centum, in full of all charges for the money passing through his hands, and to give security for the just and faithful expenditure of the same

That Mr. Lynch and Mr. Allen be appointed to take the security.

Resolved, That an Order be drawn on the Treasurers, in Tavour of the Delegates of North-Carolina, for the sum of ten thousand Dollars, for the use of the Battalions ordered to be raised in that Colony.

The Committee appointed to take the examination of General Prescott and Captain Chace, made report of their proceedings.

Resolved, That Colonel Roberdeau be requested to relieve the guard from Trenton, who have charge of General Prescott and Captain Chace, with a trusty guard from his Battalion.

Resolved, That the Committee appointed to take the examination of General Prescott and Captain Chace, be directed to inquire particularly into the conduct and character of General Prescott; to consult the Letters of General Washington, General Schuyhr, and General Montgomery, respecting him; and report to Congress.

Resolved, That the Fortification at Crown-Point be not repaired; and that the Fortress at Ticonderoga be repaired and made defensible; and that General Schuyhr be desired to make return to Congress, as soon as may be, of the size and number of Cannon that will be necessary to fortify that place.

The Congress being informed that there are some circumstances attending the parole given by Mr. Hazen,

Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to inquire into the particulars.

The Committee returned, and reported, that, upon inquiry, they find the parole was given while he was in close custody; that, notwithstanding the parole, he was still continued in the same confinement, and kept confined till released by General Montgomery, after gaining possession of Montreal. Whereupon,

Resolved, That the Resolutions passed on Monday stand; and that those passed on Tuesday, respecting the appointment of Colonel and Lieutenant-Colonel of Canadian Regiments, be expunged.

Adjourned to ten o'clock, to-morrow.

Friday, January 26, 1776.

A Letter from General Lee, dated 22d January, enclosing a Letter from the Committee of Safety of New-York, being received, was read.

Resolved, That a Committee of Three be appointed to consider what allowance ought to be made for paying the Troops in New-Jersey and Pennsylvania, and report to Congress.

The Members chosen, Mr. Ward, Mr. Harrison, and Mr. Allen.

Resolved, That an Order be drawn on the Treasurers, in favour of the Commissioners for Indian Affairs in the Middle Department, for the sum of one thousand Dollars; they to be accountable.

A Petition from sundry persons, respecting the Inlisting Apprentices, was presented and read.

The Congress taking into consideration the Letter from General Lee, with the enclosure:

Resolved, That a Committee of Three be appointed to repair to New-York, to consult and advise with the Council of Safety of New-York and General Lee, respecting the immediate defence of the said City; and that General Lee be directed to follow the determination of the said Committee thereupon.

That it be an instruction to the said Committee, in case the City cannot be defended, that they earnestly recommend it the inhabitants immediately to remove their most valuable effects to a place of safety.

That the said Committee be further instructed to consult with General Lee and the Committee of Safety of New-York, about the Fortifications on Hudson's River, and about fortifying the pass at Hell-gate.

The Committee appointed Mr. Harrison, Mr. Lynch, and Mr. Allen.

A Letter from Fort-Pitt, dated the 15th of January, with enclosures, were read.

Adjourned to ten o'clock, to-morrow.

Saturday, January 27, 1776.

A Letter from General Washington, 19th January, with four enclosures.

Resolved, That the same be referred to Mr. Wythe, Mr. Sherman, Mr. Ward, and Mr. S. Adams.

A Letter from the Committee of Trenton, dated 24th January, with an enclosure; a Letter from Lord Stirling, dated 25th January; and a Letter from Mr. Lowrey, dated 24th January, were read, and referred to the same Committee.

Resolved, That a Committee of two be appointed to confer with Colonel Hazen.

The Members chosen, Mr. Adams and Mr. Duane.

The Committee of Claims reported, that there is due to Colonel C. Wynkoop, for expensesin bringing a party of Prisoners from St. John's, the sum of 765.7 Dollars, of which 86.2 Dollars ought to be charged to the Officers of the said party of Prisoners,

Resolved, That the Committee of Inspection of Esopus, or Kingston, be directed to supply the Prisoners there with necessary Clothing, and also to provide them with Lodging and Provisions, not exceeding the rations allowed to Privates in the Continental Army, oh the most reasonable terms they can.

Resolved, That a Committee of Five be appointed to take into consideration the Report of the Commissioners for Indian Affairs in the Middle Department, and the state of the Indians in the said Department, and report.

The Members chosen, Mr. Wythe, Mr. Paine, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Duane, and Mr. Rogers.

Resolved, That a Commissiorrlssue to Cayashota, giving him the rank of a Colonel, and that a silver Gorget be presented to him.

The Congress taking into consideration the Report of the Committee on the case of M;r. Jugé,

Resolved, That Mr. Jugé be permitted to export the produce or manufactures of the Province of Maryland, (Horned Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, and Poultry excepted) to any port or place whatsoever, (except to Great Britain, Ireland, British Isles, the British West-Indies, and for the supply of the British Army or Navy in America,) to the amount of the Canvass imported by him into the said Province; the said value to be ascertained by the Committee of Inspection and Observation for the County of Baltimore.

Resolved, nevertheless, That the indulgence, in this instance, ought not to be drawn into example, the same being granted to Mr. Juge on account of the peculiar circumstances of his case; and that the said Mr. Juge be enjoined, by the aforesaid Committee of Baltimore, to avoid, if possible, all British Ships-of-War and Armed Cutters on his voyage.

A Memorial from H. Keppele and John Steinmetz, being laid before Congress, and read,

Resolved, That the same be referred to a Committee of Three.

The Members chosen, Mr. Ward, Mr. Alexander, and Mr. Wythe.

Resolved, That a Committee of Three be appointed to take into consideration the matter of inlisting Apprentices, and persons in debt, and report thereon to Congress.

The Members chosen, Mr. McKean, Mr. Paine, and Mr. Wythe.

The Committee to whom part of the Report on the Treaty held with the Indians at Albany, and the Letter from V. P. Douw, Esq., was recommitted, brought in their Report, which being taken into consideration, the Congress, thereupon, came to the following Resolutions:

Resolved, That in order to preserve the friendship and confidence of the Indians, and to prevent their suffering for want of the necessaries of life, a suitable assortment of Indian Goods, to the amount of £40,000 sterling, be imported on account and risk of the United Colonies.

That the said Goods, when imported, he divided among the different Departments, in the following proportions, viz: