Treasurers, or either of them, pay him the same, and be allowed in their accounts with the publick.

The Committee appointed to settle the Rations, and the price to be allowed the Commissaries for Victualling the Army, are of opinion that the Commissaries furnish the Troops the same Rations and Allowance as directed by the Continental Congress, or money to the value, in case any part of said allowance cannot be supplied; for which the Commissaries shall receive ten Pence per Ration, they paying all necessary carriage while their respective Regiments remain in this Province.

The House taking the same into consideration, concurred therewith.

Resolved, That the Treasurers, or either of them, supply each of the Commissaries appointed by this Congress to the Continental Troops, stationed in this Province, the sum of two thousand Pounds, they first giving bond and security each in the sum of ten thousand Pounds.

Resolved, That the Treasurers, or either of them, supply each of the Commissaries appointed by this Congress to the Independent Companies stationed on the Sea-Coast, the sum of two hundred and fifty Pounds for each Company supplied by them, they first giving bond and security each in the sum of three thousand Pounds.

Resolved, That James Hepburn be permitted his parole to Charlottetown, in Mecklenburgh County, with permission to go anywhere within two miles distance from the said Town; and that he have safe conduct for himself to go from Halifax to the said Town within two weeks from this time, and for his family and effects from Cross- Creek to the said Town of Charlotte within three months from this time.

Resolved, That if any person or persons shall conceive himself or themselves aggrieved by any Resolve, Order, or determination, of the Council of Safety, that, in that case, an appeal shall and may be had to the next Congress.

Resolved, That the Commissioners appointed to purchase Horses in the District of Hillsborough, be, and are hereby empowered to draw upon the Treasurers, or either of them, for a sum not exceeding one thousand three hundred Pounds, and that each of the Commissioners for the said District give bond, with good and sufficient security, in the sum of one thousand Pounds.

Resolved, That the Commissioners appointed to purchase Horses in the District of Salisbury, be, and they are hereby empowered to draw upon the Treasurers, or either of them, for a sum not exceeding two thousand five hundred Pounds, and that each of the Commissioners for the said District give bond, with good and sufficient security, in the sum of one thousand five hundred Pounds.

Resolved, That if any person or persons shall conceive himself or themselves aggrieved by any Resolve, Order, or determination, of any County or Town Committee, that, in that case, an appeal shall and may be had to the Council of Safety, and their determination shall be final, first giving bond and security to prosecute such appeal with effect.

Resolved, That the Commissaries for the Militia now under marching orders, be empowered to receive from the Commissary of Stores a sufficient quantity of the Provisions heretofore purchased on account of the publick, to victual the said Militia, and that such Commissaries be charged the price the same cost; and also that the Treasurers be empowered to advance to each of the said Commissaries the sum of two hundred Pounds, on giving bond with security, as heretofore directed.

Resolved, That Mr. Charles Jacocks be appointed Commissary of the Militia for the District of Edenton when on actual march.

The Congress adjourned till to-morrow morning, eight o’clock.

Tuesday, May 14, 1776.

The Congress met according to adjournment.

Resolved, That the Quartermaster-General, Nicholas Long, Esq., be directed to furnish the Troops now marching to the assistance of this Province from Virginia, with all Barracks, Wagons, Provisions, and such articles as may be necessary for them on their march from this place to Cape-Fear; and that on the arrival of the Troops there, Colonel William Kennon act as Commissary to them, in case they have no Commissary of their own.

Resolved, That Colonel Nicholas Long be allowed seventy-two Pounds three Shillings and seven Pence for sundry persons standing on Guard, Rations, Liquors, &c., as per account; that the Treasurers, or either of them, pay him the same, and be allowed in their accounts with the publick.

Resolved, That Alexander Long be allowed five Pounds for going express to Salisbury; that the Treasurers, or either of them, pay the same, and be allowed in their accounts with the publick.

Resolved, That the Treasurers be, and are hereby ordered to pay to each of the Paymasters of the Militia Brigades one month’s pay, to be ascertained by producing to the Treasurer who shall pay the money, a Roll containing the names of all the Officers and Soldiers who shall begin their march on actual service, signed by the Commanding Officer of the respective Battalions to which the said men and Officers belong, and a list of all the Wagons which shall be actually employed to attend the march, certified by the Wagonmaster, and countersigned by the Commanding Officers of the Battalions respectively; which Rolls so signed and certified, together with the order or receipt of the Paymaster, shall be vouchers for the Treasurer, who shall produce the same upon the settlement of his account with the publick.

And whereas Detachments have been ordered from each of the Brigades of Militia in this Colony by the Congress, and it will be necessary that the Treasurers pay to such Paymaster a sum of Money necessary for one month’s pay of the said Detachments, and of the Wagons which may be requisite,

Resolved, That the Treasurers pay to the said Paymasters one month’s pay for such Detachments as have been ordered from each respective Brigade, and one month’s pay of Wagons, at the rate of one Wagon for every fifty men in such Detachments; provided that no Commanding Officer or Wagonmaster of any Battalion shall give more than one such Roll or Certificate to any Paymaster within any one month during the same expedition, under the penalty of ten thousand Pounds.

Resolved, That George Davidson be allowed thirty-nine Pounds, for Wagon-hire from Rowan to Cross- Creek, in the expedition against the Highlanders; that the Treasurers, or either of them, pay him the same, and be allowed in their accounts with the pubick.

Resolved, That William Knox be allowed thirty-two Pounds five Shillings, for Wagon-hire from Rowan to Cross-Creek, in the expedition against the Highlanders; that the Treasurers, or either of them, pay him the same, and be allowed in their accounts with the publick.

Resolved, That the Commissaries of the Continental Army have power to take such Provisions as they may think necessary for the service from the publick Stores, and that they account for it at the price which the Commissioners charged, and that the same shall be considered as so much money paid on account of the sum voted to be advanced to them.

Resolved, That the Stray Books in the hands of Joseph Hughes (the present Straymaster) in Rowan, be immediately taken from him, and put in the hands of John Graham, who is hereby appointed to that office, and that he be allowed the same fees as allowed by Acts of Assembly in that case.

Resolved, That Alexander McAlister be appointed Stray-master for the County of Cumberland, Nathaniel Richardson for the County of Bidden, and John Dent for the County of Guilford; and that they take possession of the Books and Papers belonging to the said Offices.

Resolved, That in case of the death, removal, resignation, or disqualification of any Member of the Council of Safety, the remaining Members shall fill up the vacancy, by electing one from the said District.

Resolved, That the Money allowed for discharging the claims of the Militia of the County of Orange, be paid into the hands of Nathaniel Rochester, Esq., to be by him paid to the Officers in whose name the same was allowed, on the said Officers giving to him the Pay-Roll by which the same was allowed, or a copy thereof; which Pay-Roll shall be filed by the Secretary of this Congress.

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