Colonel of a Regiment, nor Field-Officer as Captain of a Company.

That General Schuyler be directed to make a good wagon road from Fort Edward to Cheshire’s; to clear Wood-Creek, and to construct a lock at Skenesborough, so as to have a continued navigation for battcaus from Cheshire’s into Lake Champlain; to erect a grand Magazine at Cheshire’s and secure it by a stockaded Fort; to erect a Saw-Mill at Schoon Creek; to order skilful persons to survey and take the level of the waters falling into Hudson’s River near Fort Edward, and those which fall into Wood Creek and interlock with the former, particularly Jones’s Run and Half-Way-Brook, the latter of which is said to discharge itself into Wood-Creek at Cheshire’s; that he be directed to have a greater number of boats and hands kept on Hudson’s River, at the different stations between Albany and Fort Edward, in order to save the expense of wagonage; that he be empowered to appoint proper officers to superintend the carriage by land, and transportation by water, of provisions, military stores, and other things, into Canada, that neither waste or delay may arise therein; that he build, with all expedition, as many galleys and armed vessels as, in the opinion of himself and the General Officer to be sent into Canada, shall be sufficient to make us indisputably masters of the Lakes Champlain and George; and that, for this purpose, there, be sent to him a master carpenter acquainted with the construction of the galleys used on the Delaware, who should take with him other carpenters, and models also, if requisite; and that it be submitted to General Schuyler, whether a temporary fortification or intrenched camp, either at Crown Point or opposite Ticonderoga, may be necessary.

That the Commissary-General be directed to supply the Army in Canada with Provisions, and to appoint proper officers under him to receive and issue the same at the several Posts, taking the directions of the General; that he be empowered to contract with proper persons in Canada for supplying the Army there with fresh Provisions; that he be directed to purchase for them a quantity of Albany Peas, and to furnish as much Biscuit as may be necessary; and that his pay be raised to 150 dollars a month.

That the Quartermaster-General be directed to provide and forward such Tents, Clothing, and Utensils, as are wanted for the Army in Canada, subject to the direction of the Commander-in-Chief.

That General Washington be directed to send into Canada such small brass or iron Field-pieces as he can spare; that he be instructed to issue orders that no certificates be given in future by any but Brigadiers, Quartermasters, and their Deputies, or a Field-Officer on a march, or officer commanding at a detached Post.

That Letters be written to the Conventions of New-Jersey and New-York, and to the Assembly of Connecticut, recommending to them to authorize the Commander-in-Chief in the Colony of New-York to call to the assistance of that Colony, when necessity shall require it, such of the Militia of those Colonies as may be necessary; and to afford him such other assistance as the situation of affairs may require; and that it be further recommended to the Convention of New-York to empower the said Commander-in-Chief to impress carriages and water-craft when necessary for the publick service, and also to remove ships and other vessels in Hudson’s and the East Rivers, for the purpose of securing them from the enemy.

That General Washington be permitted to employ the Indians whom he may take into the service of the United Colonies, pursuant to a Resolution of Congress of the 25th of May last, in any place where he shall judge they will be most useful; and that he be authorized to offer them a reward of one hundred dollars for every commissioned officer, and of thirty dollars for every private soldier, of the King’s Troops that they shall take prisoners in the Indian country, or on the frontiers of those Colonies.

That the Companies of Riflemen from Virginia and Maryland be regimented, and that the Regiment be completed to the original number of the Pennsylvania Battalion.

That the Pennsylvania Battalion of Riflemen be completed to their original establishment.

That two Companies of the forces now in the Delaware Government be ordered to Cape-May.

That the Committee appointed to contract for Cannon, be directed to procure a number of brass or iron Field-pieces, to be made or purchased immediately.

That the Committee appointed to provide Medicines, be directed to send a proper assortment of Medicines to Canada.

That Mr. James Mease be directed to purchase and forward to the Quartermaster-General in New-York, as much Cloth for Tents as he can procure.

That the Committee appointed to provide Stockings and Shoes for the Troops in Canada, be directed to purchase such other articles as may be wanted for the use of the soldiers in Canada, and send the same to Albany, that they may be forwarded to the Army in Canada, and that they be particularly attentive to provide, in time, a sufficient number of leathern Breeches and under Waistcoats, and such other winter clothing as may be necessary for them.

That the said Committee be directed to forward, with all expedition, to the Quartermaster in Canada, such Shoes as are already provided.

That Prisoners, taken by Continental arms, be not exchanged by any authority but the Continental Congress.

That all Vessels which sailed from the Port or Harbour of Boston, while the Town of Boston was in possession of the enemy, having on board effects belonging to the enemies of America, and which have been or may be seized, be liable,

shall judge they will be most useful; and that he be authorized to offer them a reward of one hundred dollars for every commissioned officer, and thirty dollars for every private soldier of the King’s Troops that they shall take prisoners in the Indian country, or on the frontiers of these Colonies.

Resolved, That the Commissioners for Indian Affairs in the Northern Department be directed to use their utmost endeavours to procure the assistance of the Indians within their Department to act against the enemies of these Colonies; that they particularly endeavour to engage them to undertake the reduction of Niagara; engaging on behalf of Congress to pay them one hundred and thirty-three and one-third dollars for every prisoner they shall take and bring to Head-Quarters or to the said Commissioners.

Resolved, That the Commissioners for Indian Affairs in the Middle Department be directed to use their utmost endeavours to procure the assistance of the Indians within their Department; that they particularly endeavour to engage them to undertake the reduction of Detroit upon the same terms offered the Indians who shall go against Niagara.

Resolved, That the Commissioners in each of the said Departments be directed to employ one or more able partisans, whom the Congress will liberally reward for their exertions in the business to be committed to them.

Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Committee, that there be raised for the service of the United Colonies one Battalion of Germans.

Resolved, That the Companies of Riflemen from Virginia and Maryland be regimented, and that the Regiment be completed to the original number of the Pennsylvania Battalion.

Resolved, That the Pennsylvania Battalion of Riflemen be completed to their original establishment.

Resolved, That two Companies of the forces now in the Delaware Counties be ordered to Cape-May.

Resolved, That the Committee appointed to contract for Cannon, be directed to procure a number of brass or iron Field-pieces, to be made or purchased, immediately.

Resolved, That a proper assortment of Medicines be sent to Canada.

Resolved, That Mr. James Mease be directed to purchase and forward to the Quartermaster-General, in New-York, as much Cloth for Tents as he can procure.

Resolved, That proper persons be appointed by Congress to purchase such articles as may be wanted for the use of the soldiers in Canada, and send the same to Albany, that they may be forwarded to the Army in Canada; and that they be particularly attentive to provide in time a sufficient number of leather Breeches and under Waistcoats, and such other winter clothing as may be necessary for them.

Resolved, That the Committee appointed to contract for the making of Shoes for the Army, be directed to forward, with all expedition, to the Quartermaster in Canada, such as are already provided.

Resolved, That Prisoners taken by Continental arms be not exchanged by any authority but the Continental Congress.

Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Committee that all Vessels which sailed from the Port or Harbour of Boston whilst the Town of Boston was in possession of the enemy, having on board effects belonging to the enemies of America, and which have been or may be seized, be liable, together with the said effects, to confiscation, in the same manner and proportions as have been heretofore resolved by Congress.

Resolved, That the Continental Agents in the respective Colonies where no Courts have been established for the trial cf captures, have power and be directed to dispose, at publick sale, of such articles of a perishable nature as shall be taken from the enemies of America, and that the money arising from such sale be liable to the decree of such Court whenever established.

Resolved, That the inventory of the Ordnance Stores taken by Captain Manly, be sent to General Washington, and that he be requested to appoint a person on the part of the Colonies to join one on the part of Captain Manly and his crew, who, having first taken an oath for the purpose, shall proceed to value the same; and if they cannot agree in the value, they shall call in a third person to determine the same; that the report of such persons be returned to Congress so soon as may be, and the value of the Stores belonging to Captain Manley and his crew be thereupon transmitted them.