Mr. John De Lancey came to the Committee, to complain of the treatment he had received of Captain De Witt, and informed that a party are gone to levy a fine, by distress, on his goods. Mr. De Lancey engaged to state his complaint in writing, and deliver it in to-morrow morning.

Ordered, That all proceedings against Mr. John De Lancey

NEW-YORK, February 3, 1776.

DEAR FRIEND: Smother your surprise when I inform you that I shall not set foot aboard the Phenix more, (at least not at present,) as fortune has rendered it out of my power; I say out of my power, because it undoubtedly is so, if you took me to have the least humanity. For on my arrival at New-York, I found, to my inexpressible grief and surprise, my brother had left it on information that my mother's life was despaired of; and not only that, but Mrs. Morgan, it was feared, would miscarry, she being far gone with child before I left Philadelphia. You have often heard me say I was the favourite of the family; this is indeed but too true; for I find, a day or two after my departure, the whole family were thrown into the utmost confusion; diligent inquiry was immediately made for me, and it was not long before our design was discovered. Then it was my family's affection for me was so conspicuous; sorrow and surprise sat heavily on all their countenances. The innocent amusements that were wont to divert them, took their flight, and nothing was seen but melancholy and discontent. It would be vain for me to endeavour to paint their grief in its true colours, as I am well convinced I cannot figure it to myself. What I have urged in consequence of leaving his Majesty's ship will, I flatter myself, be of sufficient reason to convince you that my respect for my family has been the occasion of it, and not the change of sentiments, as some may urge. But it is almost impossible for you to coincide with them in opinion. Look back into my past conduct, and tell me if ever you remember my deviating in the least from what I always expressed on the present struggle; indeed, it would be impertinent for me ever to suppose you harbour such an idea.

It gives me the greatest pain to find your father has behaved in such an extraordinary manner towards you, as he has refused to pay anything of your contracting whatsoever. I beg therefore of you to examine what things are in your possession, which I have taken on my own account; as it would be inconsistent with your generosity to imagine the whole charge must be put on me. Don't forget to send all my things that are out of the portmanteau and in it, as soon as possible, (if there should be any.) I believe the gaiters and stock are the only things which are not in. Dear John, don't imagine that what I have said concerning your father, &c., springs from a desire of having these things. No, God forbid I should be so servile a being. I only mention it that.you may either pay for them, or persuade your father so to do. Do be so kind as to let me have one of those plain dark-spotted stockings, and you will oblige, your most affectionate friend,

BENJAMIN BAYNTON.

To Mr. John Young, on board His Majesty's Ship Phenix.

P. S. If you have any regard for me at all, do read or give a copy of my apology to the Governour; likewise to all the officers. I have sent the things you desired me, but have not paid for them, as your guinea is too light.

NEW-YORK, January 30, 177G, 8 o'clock, P. M.

MY DEAR SON: I cannot but express my grief and surprise that you should refuse one an interview on shore after my solicitating letter, and pledge of my honour, that if I did not convince your judgment that you were wrong in your present proceeding, (also a promise of my pardon,) you should be at liberty to go where you please. In place of complying, you assure me that Captain Parker will give me a safe conduct if I will come on board there, which I make not the least doubt of, and would trust his word for more than my own safety. But what can I expect by such an interview but tears and sorrows, when you positively declare, that though my letter of last night had so melted you that you could scarcely read it, yet it had not power even to stagger your resolution: that you could never think of setting foot on American shores? I cannot help pitying your delusion, and that you are wrong persuaded by Mr. Baynton, who acknowledged, in his letter to Mr. Morgan, that he would have taken this step three months sooner, could he have persuaded you to have accompanied him. Oh, John, I am sorry for you and for myself, who looked upon you as my future staff in the decline of life. I shall still pray the Supreme Being to bless you; but, at the same time, that you may never prosper as an enemy to your native country. You mention a letter you had just finished, explaining your whole conduct, which I have not received. I left your very affectionate sister in deep sorrow and tears, as is your disconsolate and affectionate father,

JAMES YOUNG.

To Mr. John Young, on board His Majesty's Ship Phenix.

I set off for Philadelphia, to-morrow, at eleven o'clock. Adieu.

All persons that I have conversed with on the subject of your elopement, think, with myself, that it is quite a quixotick frolick of youth, and, as such, I would overlook it if you immediately return.

A Journal of the most important occurrences of my life, beginning in my nineteenth year, "when I first commenced a citizen of the world.

Having long abhorred the new form of Government erecting in America, on the ruins of the Constitution of my country, and disdaining to submit to it, on the 24th of January, 1776, I set off, in company with my friend, Mr. Baynton, from Philadelphia, the place of our birth, for New-York, where two British men-of-war, then lay. Having previously procured a few clothes and other necessaries, and hired horses, we mounted, about seven in the morning, with our portmanteaus behind us, and about twenty pounds in our pockets; with all which, we arrived safe the following evening at Paulus's Hook Ferry, on the North river, opposite New-York, where we were obliged to leave our horses, the horse-boats having been all pressed to transport the Jersey Troops, who were then returning from disarming the Royalists on Long-Island. We got to Hall's Tavern, in Yew-York, about eight o'clock in the evening, where we passed the night; the next morning, after breakfast, we went to the Fly-Market Ferry, and desired one of the watermen to put us on board the Asia; but he refused taking us, unless we obtained a permit from the Committee. We accordingly went to the house of the Chairman, who was not at home. After this disappointment, we sauntered down upon one of the wharves, rather with a view to pass away the time till the Chairman should return, than any thing else. While we were in this situation, a well dressed man came down to us, and asked us if we wanted to go on board the Governour's ship, (who lay opposite, moored astern of the Phenix;) we told him that we had a little business with the Governour, and would be very glad to go, had we but an opportunity. He then informed us that he was himself going on board, and that we might go with him. He immediately hailed the ship, and a boat being sent to us, we stepped in, with joyful hearts, and were in a few minutes on board. This gentleman, to whom we were so much obliged, was Major Rogers, who was then a prisoner in New- York on parole. He was so obliging as to present us to the Governour, who treated us with the greatest hospitality and po iteness. We dined with him that day, and in the evening went on board the Phenix.

JOHN YOUNG.

PHENIX, NEW-YORK, March 2, 1776.

SIR: The little acquaintance I had the pleasure of having with you at Milford, when I was in the Weasel, with my friend Baynes and Phelps, induces me to think I do not offend when I take the liberty of recommending the bearer, Mr. Young, to your acquaintance, a gentleman of one of the best families and fortunes in Philadelphia. He has recommendations from Governour Tryon to General Howe. He goes a volunteer; has no knowledge of any person in the Navy or Army. Beg, therefore, sir, you will render him what services you can, as we are all convinced he is a man of excellent sentiments, and have every reason to think he will be an honour to any regiment he may belong to. If I can serve you or your friends here in any manner, be assured I will with the utmost pleasure. I am, sir, your most obedient humble servant,

WILLIAM ROSS.

PHENIX, NEW-YORK, March, 1776.

DEAR SIR: I wrote to you, by Clark, a letter that should have been sent by Mr. Young, the gentleman who, I hope, will arrive safe with this. Do him every service in your power, and introduce him to the Army officers of your acquaintance. He is so excellent a young man, that it is not in my power to find words to do him justice in a character. If you have seen Clark, he has informed you of him. He is of one of the best families and fortunes in Philadelphia; is going to General Howe a volunteer, a stranger to Navy and Army.

If I can render you any service in this part of the damn'd country, command me.

I am, sir, your most obedient, humble servant,

WILLIAM ROSS.

To Mr. Mosely, Master of His Majesty's Ship Chatham, Boston.

I am sure you will do anything in your power for so valuable a stranger.

PHENIX, NEW-YORK, March 2,1776.

DEAR PULTNEY: Paper is too dear at New-York, so that if I thought you were in the least altered, unless for the better, since I saw you, damn me if I would waste a sheet on you; but, my friend and old shipmate, I have too good an opinion of you ever to suppose so. Therefore, let me assure you, no man of your acquaintance can be happier at the certainty of your promotion than I am. I am glad to have the opportunity of sending by the bearer, Mr. Young, a gentleman of the first family and fortune in Philadelphia. He is going a volunteer to General Howe; beg you will show him every civility in your power, during the time of his stay in Rhode-Island. I am sure you will be pleased with his acquaintance. Let us hear from you when you can. Letters from Portsmouth last month; all well. George Baynes and little Lass well at Havant. Chloe then in town. Jack M——l, as usual. The Weasel sailed to Africa. Warren behaved worse than ever. Young commands the Alderney sloop, at North-Yarmouth.

I am, dear Pultney, your most obliged and humble servant,

WILLIAM ROSS.

To George Ann. Pultney, Esquire, Lieutenant of His Majesty's Ship Glasgow, Rhode-Island.

SHIP DUTCHESS OF GORDON, February 26, 1776.

DEAR SIR: The bearer, Mr. John Young, a gentleman of property and character in the Colony of Pennsylvania, puts himself under your protection. His loyalty to his Sovereign induced him to fly from persecution, and enter himself a volunteer under your banner, in the expectation that so laudable a conduct will meet with your approbation, and entitle him to a commission in his Majesty's Army, when opportunity offers to distinguish himself. I have seen him several times, and verily believe he will do honour to my introduction of him to you.

I am, dear sir, yours sincerely,

WILLIAM TRYON.

To Major-General Howe.

PHENIX, NEW-YORK, March 2, 1776.

DEAR SIR: This will be delivered to you by John Young, a young gentleman of fortune from Philadelphia, as I am informed. His errand to Boston is to offer himself a volunteer to General Howe. During six weeks' residence on board the Phenix, his behaviour was such as to entitle him to every civility I could show him, and from his request take the liberty of presenting him to you.

The sloop Frances is loaded with naval stores and tobacco, &c., &c. In the article of tobacco she has a great deal more than is cleared out from the Custom-House. I therefore presume that becomes forfeited to the captors by the acts of trade. Should this be the case, I beg you will be pleased to allow your Secretary to sell it as our agent. There is also a strong suspicion that the ship loaded with salt, has wines and other merchandise under the salt. The owners of both these vessels are good subjects to the King, and I have assured them they will be treated with as much lenity as the times will admit of.

Since I had the honour of writing to you on the 23d of last month, I