and secure the same in such manner as they may think proper, and to have the edifice left only in a proper state for the reception of Troops, within six days from this day, or as much sooner as will be convenient for the Governours of the said College.

The Committee, at the request of a Member, resumed the consideration of having the three Companies of Continental Troops, raised in Suffolk County, stationed there for the present; and thereupon

Resolved, That General Woodhull be requested to see that the three Companies of Continental Troops, raised or raising in Suffolk County, be mustered by some proper person or persons by him to be appointed, and that regular Muster-Rolls be returned to this Committee with all convenient speed.

Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Committee that the Troops above-mentioned, while on their march to the respective stations to which they shall be ordered, will be entitled to the allowance of Continental Troops while on their march to join their Regiments, the Resolution of this Committee yesterday notwithstanding.

The Committee of Safety, conceiving that the number of Continental Troops soon expected in this City, with those now here, will be sufficient to carry on the military works erecting for the defence of this Colony, and for every other necessary purpose, (except in cases of invasion,) and that therefore it will tend to the publick benefit that the yeomanry of the Colony be permitted to remain at home at this season of the year, for the cultivation of their farms:

Therefore Ordered, That Colonel Gilbert Cooper be, and he is hereby, directed to stop the marching of the Haverstraw Minute Company, lately ordered to be recruited, till further order, as their services are not required in this City for the present.

A Letter was received from Colonel Josiah Smith, of the Minute Regiment in Suffolk County, dated the 28th of March, and read, and filed. He thereby informs that the gentleman formerly appointed Adjutant of the Minute Regiment is unwilling to act in that department, and recommends Mr. Ephraim Marvin in his place, and prays that his Commission may be made out, and sent up by the first opportunity.

Ordered, That a Commission be made out for Mr. Ephraim Marvin, as Adjutant of the Minute Regiment in Suffolk.

A Certificate of an election for Officers of a Minute Company in Brooklyn Township, dated March 27th, 1776, signed by Nathaniel Roe and Samuel Thompson, Committee-men; whereby it appears that Selah Strong was chosen Captain, William Clerk, First Lieutenant, Caleb Brewster, Second Lieutenant, Nathaniel Brewster, Ensign, of the said Company.

Ordered, That Commissions issue to the said gentlemen without delay.

The Rev. Dr. Samuel Auchmuty informed the Committee of his desire to go into New-Jersey, to visit his family, and requested a permission for that purpose.

Ordered, That the Rev. Dr. Samuel Auchmuty be, and he is hereby, permitted to go into New-Jersey and to return; and it is earnestly recommended to all the friends of American liberty to permit him to pass unmolested.

Ordered, That the Port-Master be, and he is hereby, permitted to take with him on board the Asia and Phenix, Ships-of-War, the Governour’s Ship, and the Packet, the following articles, viz: 1300 pounds of Beef, for the Asia; 1000 pounds of Beef for the Phenix, with eighteen Shillings’ worth of Vegetables; 2 quarters of Beef, 1 dozen Dishes, 2 dozen Plates, 1 dozen Spoons, 2 Mugs, 2 barrels of Ale, for the Packet; 1 tierce Peas, 6 barrels Beer, 2 quarters Beef, for the Governour’s Ship.

The Committee adjourned till four o’clock, this afternoon.

Die Jovis, P. M., April 4, 1776.

The Committee met pursuant to adjournment.

Present: William Paulding, Esquire, Chairman.

FOR NEW-YORK.—Colonel McDougall, Colonel Lott, Major Stoutenburgh.

FOR SUFFOLK.—Mr. Tredwell.

FOR ORANGE.—Mr. Cuyper.

FOR KING’S.—Mr. Vanderbilt.

FOR DUTCHESS.—Mr. Everson.

FOR WESTCHESTER.—Mr. Paulding.

A sufficient number of Counties not being represented, adjourned till to-morrow morning.

Die Veneris, A. M., April 5, 1776.

The Committee met pursuant to adjournment.

Present: William Paulding, Esquire, Chairman.

FOR New-York.—Colonel McDougall, Mr. Randall, Colonel Lott, Captain Rutgers.

FOR SUFFOLK.—Mr. Tredwell.

FOR ORANGE.—Mr. Cuyper.

FOR DUTCHESS.—Mr. Everson.

FOR WESTCHESTER.—Mr. Paulding.

A Letter from General Putnam was received and read, and is in the words following, to wit:

“New-York, April 5, 1776.

“GENTLEMEN: The Continental Congress, imagining the new levies in this Province to be in great forwardness, and finding, on inquiry, that none of the four Regiments to be raised in it are properly regimented and completed, I must request of you, as the service absolutely requires it, that you exert yourselves to the utmost to accomplish this necessary service; and that the troops already raised be ordered to the city without delay.

“I am, gentlemen, with respect, your humble servant,

“ISRAEL PUTNAM.

“To the Chairman of the Committee of Safety of the Province of New- York.”

A majority of Counties not appearing, the Committee adjourned till four o’clock, this afternoon.

Four o’clock in the afternoon.

The same Members met, and adjourned till to-morrow morning, ten o’clock.

Saturday, A. M., April 6, 1776.

The same Members met, and it appearing that there would not be a sufficient number of Counties represented until next Tuesday morning, the Members present adjourrned till next Tuesday morning.

Die A. M., April 10, 1776.

The Committee met pursuant to adjournment.

Present: William Paulding, Esquire, Chairman.

FOR NEW-YORK.—Colonel McDougall, Mr. Randall, Mr.Imlay, Colonel Lott, Captain Rutgers.

FOR SUFFOLK.—Mr. Tredwell.

FOR ORANGE.—Mr. Cuyper.

FOR KING’S.—Mr. Leffertse.

FOR DUTCHESS.—Mr. Everson; Colonel Morris Graham.

FOR WESTCHESTER.—Mr. Paulding.

Only six Counties appearing, the Members present directed the Secretary to write to the Deputies of Richmond County, and request their attendance to-morrow morning, and then the Committee adjourned till to-morrow morning, ten o’clock.

A. M., April 11, 1776.

The following Members met, viz:

FOR NEW-YORK.—Colonel McDougall, Mr. Imlay, Colonel Lott, Mr. Beekman.

FOR SUFFOLK.—Mr. Tredwell.

FOR ORANGE.—Mr. Cuyper.

FOR DUTCHESS.—Mr. Everson, Colonel Morris Graham.

Dr. Treat was sent for, and attended. He was requested to take care of and attend a soldier who has got the small-pox.

Adjourned till this afternoon, four o’clock.

P. M., April 11, 1776.

The Committee met pursuant to adjournment.

Present: William Paulding, Esquire, Chairman.

FOR NEW-YORK.—Colonel Lott, Mr. Sands, Mr. Imlay, Colonel McDougall.

FOR SUFFOLK.—Mr. Tredwell.

FOR DUTCHESS.—Mr. Everson, Colonel Morris Graham.

FOR ORANGE.—Mr. Cuyper