was appointed Captain of an Independent Company stationed between New-River and Deep-Inlet, hath been guilty of gross deception in in listing his men, and a flagrant neglect of duty in not occupying the posts on the sea-coast, and in suffering two-thirds of his men to absent themselves from their duty,

Resolved, That the said John King be suspended from his said command until the sense of the Congress be had thereon.

Resolved, That Mr. Blackmore be requested to furnish Colonel Long, for the use of the Continental Troops in this Province, with all the Blankets he hath in his store, for which this Council will give an order on the publick Treasury.

John Rand, Esq., a Member for the District of Hills-borough, appeared in Council, subscribed the test, and took his seat accordingly.

Adjourned till to-morrow morning, eight o’clock.

Tuesday, June 11, 1776.

Met according to adjournment.

On the Petition of Angus Campbell, of Cumberland County, setting forth his indisposition hath prevented him from removing, agreeable to his parole, to Guilford County, praying permission to remain in Cumberland County on giving security for his future good behaviour,

Resolved, That Colonel Ebenezer Folesome do grant such further indulgence to the said Angus Campbell, on his giving security, as he may judge consistent with the safety of this Colony.

Resolved, That Robert Nixon, of Onslow County, be allowed the sum of £10 for his vigilant service as Chaplain to the Onslow detachment of Militia; and that the Treasurers, or either of them, pay the same, and be allowed in their accounts with the publick.

Resolved, That the following persons be appointed Captains, Lieutenants, and Ensigns, to the Edenton, Newbern,Halifax, and Wilmington Brigades of Militia, now in actual service, under the command of Brigadier-General Ashe, at Cape-Fear:—

And that Commissions issue accordingly.

Resolved, That the Treasurers, or either of them, pay toSamuel Ashe, Esq., or order, the sum of £350, to replace that sum borrowed from William Campbell for the use of the publick, and be allowed in their accounts with the publick.

Resolved, That Thomas Callender, James Craven, andJohn Cheese, be appointed Ensigns in the First Regiment of Continental Troops in this Province.

Adjourned till to-morrow morning, eight o’clock.

Wednesday, June 12, 1776.

Met according to adjournment.

Resolved, That his Honour the President write to the Delegates at Philadelphia, requesting them to purchase, at the expense of this Province, three tons of Gunpowder for the use of the Army, and a number of iron Plates sufficient to make Pans for erecting a Salt-Work, and Wagons and Horses for conveying the same to this Province; and that they apply to the Continental Treasury for money to defray the expenses of the same.

Resolved, That fifteen hundred weight of the Gunpowder at Edenton, and a proportioned quantity of Lead, be immediately removed from Edenton to this place; and thatSamuel Johnston, Esq., be requested to direct the same.

Resolved, That the Paymaster pay to Mr. William Campbell £420, for so much money advanced by him for the First Regiment of Continental Troops in this Province, in part of their pay, and be allowed in his accounts with the publick.

Resolved, That the Paymaster pay to Mr. William Campbell £40, for so much money advanced by him to General Moore, in part pay of his wages, and be allowed in his accounts with the publick.

Resolved, That the Paymaster pay to Mr. William Campbell £60, for so much money advanced by him to General Lee, in part pay of his wages, and be allowed in his accounts with the publick.

Resolved, That Colonel Ebenezer Folesome, one of the Commissioners for purchasing Guns in Cumberland County, deliver to Captain Arthur Council as many of the said Arms as shall be sufficient to arm his said Company.

Samuel Willets being brought before the Council and charged with corresponding with the enemy, which appearing from the testimony produced against said Willets:

Resolved, That the said Samuel Willets enter into bond, with security, in £500, for his good behaviour and conformity to the Resolves of Congress, or any authority under them, and for his immediate removal from the County of Brunswick, and constant residence in the County of New-Hanover, until discharged therefrom.

Resolved, That William Cooper be appointed Second Lieutenant in Captain John Enloe’s Company, in the Fifth Regiment, in the American Army of this Province.

Resolved, That Mr. William Purviance be appointed Captain of the Independent Company stationed on the sea-coast between New-River and Deep-Inlet, in the room of Captain John King, suspended by this Board until the sense of the Congress be had thereon.

This Council having received information that the Records and Papers of the Inferior Court of Cumberland County are concealed by disaffected persons:

Resolved, That Colonel Ebenezer Folesome make diligent search after the said Records and Papers, and receive the same if possible, and deliver them into the custody of William Rand, appointed by Congress to receive them; and it