I do hereby certify, that the above gentleman, Mr. Francis Mentges, has acted as Adjutant in the battalion of Musketeers in the pay and service of the Province of Pennsylvania, under my command, with reputation. I therefore recommend him to the particular notice of the honourable the Continental Congress in the appointment of the officers for the German battalion to be raised for the service of the United Colonies.

SAMUEL T. ATLEE, Colonel of Pennsylvania Musketeers.July 11, 1776.

I approve of the above recommendation.

CALEB PARRY, Lieut. Col.

The petitioner is very capable of performing the duty of Major.

SAMUEL MILES,Colonel of Pennsylvania Rifle Regiment.

WILLIAM WILL, Captain First Battalion.

FRANCIS C. HASENILIOUS, Captain First Battalion.

FREDERICK KUHL,

ISAAC MELCHIOR,

JACOB BARGE,

CHRISTOFFAL LUDWICK,

JOHN KEPPELE.

The Committee to whom it was referred to consider of proper Field-Officers for the German battalion to be raised in Pennsylvania and Maryland, beg leave to recommend Nicholas Hauseigger for Colonel, George Strieker for Lieutenant-Colonel, and Lodowick Welper for Major, of the said battalion.

The bearer, Captain George Stricker, of the Light-Infantry, in the First Battalion of Maryland Regulars, under my command, has served some time in the said corps, during which his conduct as a vigilant, good officer has gained my good opinion, and merited my approbation, which induces me to recommend him as a person qualified and disposed to form a good officer.

Given under my hand, this 9th day of July, 1776.

W. SMALLWOOD.

Annapolis, July 8, 1776.

SIR: If it should be the pleasure of Congress to appoint a Lieutenant-Colonel and Major of the German battalion from this Colony, I would beg leave to recommend to their notice Captain George Stricker and Mr. Lodowick Welper. Both these gentlemen are Germans, have been in actual service, and are much esteemed by all who know them. They have a considerable influence with their countrymen, speaking good English, and would greatly facilitate the raising of the men.

Captain. Stricker commands a company of our regulars, and is capable, of discharging the duty of Lieutenant-Colonel. Mr. Welper will make an active and intelligent Major.

I remain, sir, with every sentiment of regard and respect to yourself and the Congress, your most obedient servant,

SAMUEL CHASE.

To the Hon. John Hancock, Esq., President of Congress.

ACQUITTAL OF CAPTAINS SALTONSTALL AND WHIPPLE.

In Congress, July 11, 1776.

The Marine Committee, in pursuance of the order of Congress, reported that they have called before them divers of the inferior officers belonging to the ships Alfred and Columbus; and having heard their complaints against the Captains Saltonstall and Whipple, in their presence, are of opinion that the charges against Captain Saltonstall do not appear to be well founded, and that the charges against Captain Whipple amount to nothing more than a rough, indelicate mode of behaviour to his marine officers. Whereupon,

Resolved, That the Marine Committee be directed to order the Captains Saltonstall and Whipple to repair to their respective commands, and that it be recommended to Captain Whipple to cultivate harmony with the officers.

By order of Congress:

JOHN HANCOCK, President.

LANCASTER (PENNSYLVANIA) COMMITTEE.

At a meeting of the Committee of Inspection, Observation, and Correspondence, at the house of Adam Reigart, July 11, 1776:

Present: George Ross, Matthias Slough, William Atlee, Lodwick Lowman, Christopher Crawford, Jacob Krug, William Bowsman, George Moore, Andrew Graff.

GEORGE ROSS, Esq., in the Chair.

Resolved, That one hundred and fifty men of the Associators be left as a guard in the Borough of Lancaster.

Resolved, That the said one hundred and fifty men be taken from among the Associators in the Borough of Lancaster.

On motion, Resolved, That Christopher Heyne, John Feltman, Michael Diffenderfer, and Nicholas Job, be requested to collect and purchase from the inhabitants of this town all the tin Camp-kettles they can procure, and for such prices as they think reasonable, for the use of the Militia now preparing to march by order of Congress.

Colonel Bartram Galbraith, Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Lowrey, and Major James Cunningham, of the Sixth Battalion of Associators in Lancaster County, do certify, that the company of volunteers from their battalion to form a part of the six thousand Militia for the Flying-Camp, have chosen William Hay for their Captain, Robert Clark their First Lieutenant, Patrick Hays their Second Lieutenant, and William Patterson their Third Lieutenant; and the said Field-Officers recommending the said persons to the Committee for their appointment, the said certificate and recommendation is approved of, and the said William Hay, Robert Clark, Patrick Hays, and William Patterson, are, agreeable to the resolves of the conference of Committees of Pennsylvania, appointed the Captain and First, Second, and Third Lieutenants, of the said company, according to the choice and recommendation aforesaid.

Resolved, That the members of the County Committee in the different Townships be requested to give every assistance in their power to Commanding Officers of the Battalions and Corps in their District in procuring wagons and other necessary conveyances for their march to join the Militia of the Province in the Jerseys, agreeable to the resolve of Committees and recommendations of Congress.

GEORGE ROSS TO PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS.

In Committee, Lancaster, July 11, 1776.

GENTLEMEN: The Committee, to enable the Militia to march immediately, have been under the necessity of drawing moneys for the several Captains of the troops to march from this town; and have prevailed on Messrs. Lowman & Hubley, of this place, to advance to Captain John Henry the sum of one hundred pounds; to advance to Captain George Musser the sum of one hundred pounds; and to Captain Paul Zantzinger the like sum of one hundred pounds; amounting to three hundred pounds. And have prevailed on Mr. Christian Wirtz to advance to Captain Samuel Boyd the sum of one hundred pounds, and to Captain Peter Hoofnagle the sum of one hundred and twenty pounds; amounting to two hundred and twenty pounds. The whole sum advanced by these gentlemen being five hundred and twenty pounds. For which sums the receipts will be sent down to the honourable the Continental Congress.

These Captains and the troops commanded by them are of the First Battalion of Associators, in Lancaster County, commanded by Colonel George Ross.

The Committee hope their conduct will meet the approbation of the honourable the Congress, and that those gentlemen who have advanced these moneys will have it replaced on application.

We are, gentlemen, with much respect, your most obedient humble servants.

By order of the Committee.

GEORGE ROSS, Chairman.

GENERAL WASHINGTON TO PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS.

[Read July 14, 1776.]

New-York, July 11, 1776.

SIR: I was honoured with your favour of the 8th instant by yesterday morning's post, with the several resolves to