On application of Captain George Elliott, of Killing-worth,

Voted, That one hundred and fifty pounds of Powder be delivered the Selectmen of Killingworth, by Mr. Shaw, they paying him for the use of the Colony at the rate of 5s. 4d. per pound, and said Shaw to account with the Colony therefor.

(Order given. Delivered Captain George Elliott.)

Voted, (on application by Lieutenant John Mills, Commander of the party stationed at Black-Rock Fort at Fair-field, for and on account of Billeting, premium for Guns, Blankets, &c, first month’s pay and wages of bis said party,) viz: That an Order be drawn on the Pay-Table on the above Account, for the sum of £200, to be accounted for on settlement of the Pay-Roil of said Company or party.

(An Order drawn, and delivered said Lieutenant Mills.)

Ordered, That Colonel Jabez Huntington send to Mr. Nathaniel Shaw, of New-London, one ton of the Cannon Powder lately ordered to his care from Elderkin & Wales’s Powder-Mill.

He present, received it verbally, &c.

Oliver Coit is appointed Captain of a Company at New-London, in the room of Edward Mott, promoted; William Latham First Lieutenant, in room of said Coit; William Whitney Second Lieutenant of said Company, in room of said Latham; and James——Ensign of said Company, in room of said Whitney.

Appointed Lieutenant Martin Kirtland Captain of a Company at New-London, in room of Captain John Ely, promoted; Daniel Plaits First Lieutenant of said. Company, in room of said Kirtland; Adriel Ely Second Lieutenant of said Company, in room of said Platts; Daniel Kirtland Ensign of said Company, in room of said Ely, promoted.

Appointed Adam Shapley Captain of a Company at New-London, in the room of Colonel Saltonstall, who hath resigned as Captain of the same; John Hempstead, jun., First Lieutenant of said Company, in room of said Shapley; Richard Chapman Second Lieutenant of said Company, in room of said Hempstead; Nathaniel Richards Ensign of said Company, in room of said Chapman, promoted.

Appointed Nathan Palmer Captain of the Company at Stonington, in New-London station, in the room of Lieutenant-Colonel Smith, promoted; John Belcher First Lieutenant, in the room of said Palmer, promoted; Clement Miner Second Lieutenant of said Company, in room of sa id Belcher, promoted; Moses Palmer Second Ensign of said Company, in room of said Miner, promoted.

Appointed William Ledyard a Captain of a Company of Matrosses, to be raised at Groton and New-London, to serve in the Forts there. (Copies given.)

Appointed Nathaniel Saltonstall Captain of another Company of Matrosses, to be raised at said places, for the purposes aforesaid. (Copy given for Officers.)

Colonel Samuel Mott laid in his Account for reconnoitring the Harbours of New-London, Stonington, &c, and the Fortifications, places for fortifying, in surveying and planning, in attending to the works, &c.: 105 days, or three and a half months, at £12—£42; 14 weeks’ board and Horse keeping, at 15s.—£10 10s.; deducting £4 16s. by him for charges, after he was in another commission, the remainder being £48 14s., and an Order given said Mott.

Resolved and Ordered, That the Commanding Officer at New-London remove such number of the Cannon from the old Fort at New-London to Mamacoick, at his discretion, for the preservation and security of the same.

Voted and Ordered, That Mr. Nathaniel Shaw deliver to the Commanding Officer at New-London, or to Colonel Smith, for the use of the Fort at Stonington, five hundred pounds of Cannon Powder, taking proper receipts therefor.

(Order given, and delivered Colonel Smith.)

Voted, That an Order be drawn on the Pay-Table in favour of Captain Samuel Mather, for the sum of £330, in so far payment of the pay, allowance and wages, &c., of his Company at New-London, and to be accounted for on settlement of his Pay-Roll.

(Order given, and delivered Captain Mather.)

Resolved and Ordered, That the Committee of Inspection for New-London and Groton do forthwith remove the horned Cattle, Sheep and Swine from Fisher’s Island to the main, leaving necessary working Oxen, Cows, Sheep, and Swine, for the use of the families there, at their discretion; that they cause them to be appraised by indifferent, judicious men, under oath, at their present just value in money; that the amount of such appraisment be paid out of the Colony-Treasury to the owner or owners of said stock; and that said Committee sell and dispose of such stock, at a reasonable price, in behalf of the Colony, rendering their account of such sale, and how they shall execute this order, to his Honour the Governour, as soon as may be; and also advising Colonel Champion, Deputy Commissary, when they remove such stock, that he may purchase such part of the same as may be fit and proper for the use of the Army.

(Copy sent by Colonel Smith.)

Adjourned till to-morrow morning.

Thursday, July 4, 1776.

Met according to adjournment, present the same as yesterday.

The Governour received Letters last night from General Schuyler, Mr. Trumbull, &c.

Captain Herrick is here from the frontier Towns, who are under great fears and distress, and soliciting relief. The matter discoursed, fee, and seems most proper to write General Washington on the subject, moving to have a Continental Regiment raised thereabouts, &ic, and suggesting the advantage of an established Militia there, &c., &c.

A Letter is prepared for Mr. Hosmer.

Captain Joseph Marsh (late Captain Marsh, of this Town, now of Hartford, on the frontiers, Member of the York Congress) came in from New-York, and gave large accounts of the conduct of affairs there, &c.

Captain Thomas Stanton, of the Galley Shark, exhibited his Account of many sundries for and about said Galley, of £95 9s. 6d., and Tilley’s Bill for Rigging, &.c, £34 2s. 2d.; total, £129 11s. 8d., and is allowed; and ordered that the said sum be drawn for. (Order given.)

Voted, That an Order be drawn on the Pay-Table for Captain Thomas Stanton for £100, to be by him improved in purchasing Provisions and necessaries for the Galley, and render his account thereof.

(Order given, and delivered said Stanton.)

Voted, That six barrels of Montserrat Sulphur Ore, now in the hands of Mr. Thomas Mumford, on account of the General Congress, may properly be delivered to, and for the use of Messrs. Elderkin & Wales’s Powder-Mill, they accounting therefor to said Congress.

Whereas this Board are informed that vessels loaded with Provisions frequently pass down the Sound, and go out to sea in this critical time, when the coasts are lined with ships of our enemies, who are in great need of our Provisions, and without which they cannot carry on their hostile designs against us; and very many of our provision vessels having already fallen into their hands, and much of their support having been received and derived that way, and the danger at this time of their being taken being greater than ever:

It is therefore Resolved and Ordered, That Captain Niles, of the Colony’s armed Schooner Fly, now lying in the Harbour of New-London, or the commander of any other armed vessel belonging to this Colony, be, and they are hereby, directed to seize and bring into port any such provision vessel or vessels which he or they may be able to discover and take, in or about said harbour, offing or sound, bound to sea, and the same hold and detain; and make report of the circumstances, cargo, and destination of such vessel or vessels, the master’s name, place of abode, owner’s name, the license by which they have sailed, &c, to his Honour the Governour, and take his directions relative to the proceeding or further destination of such vessel: Provided, nevertheless, That if any such vessel, so taken, shall be furnished with papers, clearances, or authority from the honourable Continental Congress, allowing such vessel to proceed to the port of her destination, such vessel is not to be hindered or detained by said Captain or commander, anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding. (Copy given.)

Resolved and Ordered, That Captain Thomas Stanton, of the Colony Row-Galley Shark, shall and may, from time to time, have and receive a supply of salted Beef and Pork, Bread and Flour, sufficient for the support of the Officers,