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of the 4th instant signed "by order of the board, T.

66 Pickering."

The previous question was moved,

that that question be not now put;

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So it passed in the negative.

The main question being then put→
Resolved in the affirmative.

AUGUST 17, 1778

The committee, consisting of Mr. Chase, Mr. Marchant, and Mr. Penn, to whom was referred the memorial of Thomas Towson, on behalf of himself and other inhabitants of New Providence, report, "That

having made inquiry into the matter of the said "memorial, they are informed, and believe, that the "said Thomas Towson, and also John and William "Baldwin, John Frazier, and John Outen, in the said "memorial named, are natives of the state of Mary"land, from whence they departed previous to the "commencement of the present war; that James "Gould, another person therein named, is a native of "the state of Rhode Island, but hath resided in the "island of New Providence for many years; and that "Thomas Dunscomb, John Bunch, and John Hunt, "are not natives of any of these United States; but "that all the said persons are well attached to the "cause and rights of America, and willing and desirous to become subjects of the United States, and to support their freedom and independence:" Whereupon,

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Resolved, That passports be given to Thomas Towson, John Baldwin, William Baldwin, John Frazer, John Bunch, John Oaten, James Gould, Thomas Duncomb, and John Hunt, inhabitants of the island of New Providence, signed by the President,

and countersigned by the Secretary of Congress, in the form following:

To all to whom these presents shall come, We the Congress of the United States of America, send greeting:

Know ye, that we, being well satisfied of the fidelity and attachment of now an inhabitant of the island of New Providence, and being notified of his design to remove from the said island to some place within the jurisdiction and authority of the said states, with intent to become subject to the same— Now, therefore, by these presents we do advise, request, and require, all captains and commanders of ships and vessels of war, whether publick or private, holding commissions under us, and all other persons whom it may concern, whether subjects of the said states, or any of them, or of princes their allies, to permit the said his family and property, safely to pass to these states, unmolested; and to give them such aid and assistance as may be proper

and convenient.

Given at Philadelphia, the

day of

in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-eight. In witness whereof we have caused these our letters to be signed by our President, on the day and year aforesaid.

AUGUST 28, 1778.

A letter of 25th, from general Washington, was read, enclosing the following papers: 1st. a copy of a letter of 23d from major general Sullivan. 2d. A copy

of a remonstrance from major general Greene to count D'Estaing, dated August 21st. 3d. Copy of count D'Estaing's letter of 21st August to major general Sullivan. 4th. A protest of the general officers commanding brigades in the army under his command, in consequence of the determination of count D'Estaing to sail from Rhode Island.

Ordered, That the contents of the said letters and papers be kept secret, except the sailing of count D'Estaing's squadron from Rhode Island; but that the President communicate them to the minister, and inform him of the injunction of secrecy.

A motion was made that the letter and papers be committed; which was lost by the previous question.

Ordered, That general Washington take every measure in his power that the protest of the officers of major general Sullivan's army against the departure of count D'Estaing be not made publick.

SEPTEMBER 16, 1778.

Resolved, That general Washington be informed that Congress highly approve of his laying up magazines of forage and provisions at such places as he shall think proper for prosecuting an expedition into Canada in the winter, if the motions of the enemy shall render this measure expedient; and that the general be desired to make every preparation of clothing, and new shoes, and other articles for this purpose, which he shall deem necessary.

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OCTOBER 24, 1778.

Mr. Gouverneur Morris having informed the house that he hath received application from a person in the city of New York, to know whether, in the opinion of the delegates of that state, he may, with safety to his person and property, continue in that city upon the evacuation thereof by the British troops; and having further informed, that the said person is in capacity to give useful intelligence, and probably will do it, if he shall receive assurances that it will be recommended to the state of New York to afford him protection—

Resolved, That the said G. Morris be empowered to give him such assurances, on condition that he shall give intelligence of whatever may come to his knowledge relating to the numbers, movements and designs of the enemy.

OCTOBER 28, 1778.

The committee to whom was referred a memorial of Alexander M'Nut report

"That, after a conference with the memorialist, it "appears that any further proceeding thereon is at this "time unnecessary. That the memorial be filed in the "Secretary's office; and that the sum of three hundred "dollars be presented to Mr. M'Nut in consideration "of the expenses he has incurred in his endeavours "to serve the United States."

Resolved, That Congress agree to the said report.

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