treasonable conspiracies against the rights and liberties of America; and whereas, after strict inquiry into the several allegations against the said George Brewerton, we are of opinion that the said charge is not well founded: We, therefore, in justice to the said George Brewerton, do hereby certify the same. And as the said George Brewerton, together with Jacob Brewerton, have given bond to the President: of the Congress of this Colony for the appearance of him, the said George Brewerton, before the Congress of this Colony whenever called upon, for his good behaviour as a friend to the American cause, do dismiss him from all further attendance upon us.

Given under our hands the 25th day of June, 1776.

To Mr. WYNANT VAN ZANDT, a Lieutenant in Colonel LASHER’S Battalion :

Whereas Nicholas Connery, of the City of New-York, Inn-keeper, stands charged before us, by the oath of Hugh Stevenson, with having sold to the said Hugh certain quantities of gunpowder, which there is great reason to suspect the said Nicholas obtained from the enemies of America, and for the purpose of injuring its cause; and whereas it is represented to us that the said Nicholas is notoriously disaffected to the American cause: We do, therefore, in pursuance of a certain resolve of the Congress of the Colony of New-York, authorize and require you to apprehend the said Nicholas Connery, and make diligent search in his dwelling-house and other buildings for gunpowder, and other implements of war, and the same in safe custody to keep, and the said Nicholas forthwith to bring before us, to the end that we may inquire into the premises, and make such order in the premises as may be necessary; and make your returns to us of the manner in which you shall execute this warrant.

Given under our hands this 25th day of June, 1776.

City of NEW-YORK, ss :

James Campbell and Alexander Anderson being duly sworn upon the Holy Evangelists, do depose, that they, together with Michael Tromper and Abraham Brower, somewhere about the 2d or 3d day of May, were in company at the house of Mr. Ellsworth, at Paulus-Hook; that while there, John Taylor came in, and after calling for wine, and pressing them to drink, pulled out a good many bills, declaring that he had then five hundred pounds about him, which he had received for lands sold by him in Morris County; that he had been up there twice before, and received in all upwards of seventeen hundred pounds, and that he expected to go up again and receive more. That these deponents were much surprised to hear the said Taylor make such declarations, as they took him to be in low circumstances, and knew him to be a man of infamous character. That the said Taylor was then armed with pistols and a cutlass, and gave as a reason for carrying those arms that he was afraid of being insulted upon the road. And the said James Campbell further saith that he believes the said John Taylor to be greatly disaffected to the American cause, as the said Taylor is intimate with Gilbert Forbes, and others of the like stamp. And further he saith, that, at the time above-mentioned, the said John Taylor pulled out a purse, in which was gold and silver, about three inches deep and three or four inches in diameter; and further these deponents, or either of them, say not.

Sworn before us, the 25th day of June, 1776:

City-Hall, New-York, June 26, 1776.

The Committee met pursuant to adjournment; and, for want of room, adjourned to Scott’s Tavern: Present, Mr. Philip Livingston, Mr. Tredwell, Colonel Graham, Mr. Randall, Mr. Gansevoort.

The gentlemen present unanimously chose Leonard Gansevoort, Esq., Chairman pro tempore.

The Committee resumed the consideration of the case of Doctor Samuel Martin. The proceedings of yesterday as to Mr. Martin were read; and the Committee resumed the question, the determination of which was postponed yesterday, and the same question was put by the Chairman.

And thereupon, Resolved, unanimously, That it is not necessary to remove Doctor Samuel Martin from the place of his present residence, as there is not any proof offered or known to this Committee that he has broken the condition of his bond given to the President of the Congress of this Colony on the 17th day of February last.

Resolved, unanimously, That Doctor Martin’s parole be taken that he will not, directly or indirectly, oppose or contravene the measures of the Continental Congress or the Congress of this Colony; and that his parole, together with the above-mentioned bond, is sufficient security.

Doctor Martin was called in, and signed a copy of his Parole, which is in the words following, viz:

New-York, June 26, 1776.

I, Samuel Martin, of Hempstead, on Nassau-Island, Physician, do declare, upon my honour, that I will not, directly or indirectly, oppose or contravene the measures of the Continental Congress or of the Congress of this Colony.

SAMUEL MARTIN.

A certified copy of which Parole was given to the said Samuel Martin. Mr. Martin then requested that some certificate might be given to him to prevent his being molested by any persons while his conduct shall be agreeable to his parole.

Thereupon a Certificate was given to Mr. Martin in the words following, viz:

Whereas Samuel Martin, of Far Rockaway, in Hempstead, on Nassau-Island, Physician, did, on the 17th day of February last, give bond with security to the President of the Congress of this Colony, with condition thereto to behave himself peaceably, and make no opposition to the measures of the Continental Congress of the United Colonies or of the Congress of this Colony of New-York, or to instigate others so to do; and whereas the said Samuel Martin also this day hath given his parole to the said Congress of this Colony that he will not, directly or indirectly, oppose or contravene the measures of the Continental Congress or of the Congress of this Colony: Therefore it is hereby recommended to all friends to the United Colonies, and to all other persons whomsoever, not to molest, interrupt, or disturb the said Samuel Martin while he continues to fulfil the condition of his said bond, and to observe and keep his parole of honour.

Ordered, That Summons do issue, &c.

Adjourned to nine o’clock to-morrow morning.

Know all men by these presents, that we, James Matthews, of Matthewsfield, in the Precinct of Cornwall, in the County of Orange, gentleman, and Nathaniel Strong, of Blooming-Grove, in the Precinct and County aforesaid, Esquires, are held and firmly bound unto John Haring, Esq., President of the Congress of the Colony of New-York, in the sum of five hundred pounds, lawful money of New-York, to be paid to the said John Haring, his executors, administrators, or assigns; for the payment of which sum we do bind ourselves, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, dated the 26th clay of June, 1776.

The condition of the above obligation is such, that if the above bounden James Matthews shall, on reasonable notice to him given, or left at the usual place of his abode, attend the Congress of this Colony for the time being, or a Committee thereof hereunto duly authorized and appointed, and answer such matters as may be alleged against him, and, in the mean time, shall neither directly nor indirectly contravene or oppose the measures of the Continental Congress or the Congress of this Colony, but, on the contrary, shall approve himself a good friend to the American cause, then the above obligation shall be void, otherwise remain in full force and virtue.

Sealed and delivered in the presence of