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That there be paid to John Drike for his time & expenses in attending the Council of Safety as a light Horseman, from the 2ª March to the 1" April 1.778 $16. 13. 9
And that there be paid to Benjamin Smith for the use of John Stevens for the like services the sum of 08. 0. 4.
Agreed that there paid to Capt Leek for his expenses for bringing Capt McCollam his mate & men who were taken by John Brooks Commander of the Sloop "Scorpion " of New England, from Egg Harbour before the Council of Safety at Trenton the sum of £25. 2. 0
Agreed that M' Parker have leave for a fortnight to go to New York to negotiate the Exchange of M' Fell & to return to Morristown at the end of that time,
April 2. 1.778
The Council met at Trenton.
Present His Excellency the Governor M' Condit N' Elmer M' Camp NE Manning
M' Buck.
Agreed that there be advanced to AF Tallman the sum of £3. 0. 0 being money paid by him to an Express for riding to Haddonfield with a letter to Co' Sbreive from Gen' Washing- . ton.
Ordered that M' Condiet pay to W" Seaman for riding Ex- press for the Council of Safety & attending them as light Horseman, from the 2nd March to the 1st April the sum of £18. 18. 9
Agreed that the remaining quantity of Powder in the hands of . Co' Sullivan be removed to Princeton.
April 4º 1.778
Present Mr Vice President
M' Condit M' Crane
Mr Ebner M' Cooper
Col Fleming Sam!
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Sam1 Hewling appeared before the Board & gave recog- nizance for his appearance at the next Supreme Court in Bur- lington;
Jacob Mouse entered into Bond with Sam' Hewling his surety in £300 Each for his appearance at the same Court at the same time.
Agreed That the prisoners under Guard at this place be re- moved from thence to Princeton under the care of Capt" Quigly.
Ordered That a Warrant be issued to James Ledden, to take Marmaduke Abbot & bring him before the Council of Safety on Monday next at Princeton.
Peter Vreeland appeared before the Board, & gave recogni- zanee with Ried Ryerson his surety in £300 Each, to appear at the next Court of Oyer & Terminer for Bergen County.
Agreed that there be paid to Cap'n Ward for bringing the above-named Vreeland before the Council of Safety the sum of £6. 0. 0.
April 6th 1.778
The Council met at Princeton,
Present His Excellency the Governor M' Crane,
M' Linn,
Mr Buck M' Camp
M' Condict
Agreed that John McArthur have leave to go into the City of Philadelphia on his way to Ireland.
Agreed that Wm M Collam Capt of the "Carolina" Paquet, Hugh Smith his Mate, & Wm Oliver, Extopher Collan, Wn Price & John Marton, Sailors on board the Same-Daniel Murray, Blakey Hurltey, Michael Main, Jas Besley, Joseph Dain, Asher Horner, John Shever, Jacob Miller, Israel Mills,
Martin, Capt" Sloan of the Brig " John," Cap' Malony of an Armed Schooner be sent under Guard to Head Quarters and delivered up to Gen' Washington.
April 7th 1.778
The Council met at Princeton.
Present, His Excellency the Governor, M' Cooper, Mr Elmer M' Tallman,
M' Crane,
M' Tallman M' Manning
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Agreed that there be paid to Captn Christopher Marsh, for the use of the following Persons, in his troop of light horse, for their several services in riding Express for Gent Dickenson, from the 26th October to the 25th November, the several sums annexed to their respective names, vizt:
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£. S. D.
Octr 26th For Joseph Martin for his expenses in riding express 7 days, from Gen' Dick- enson, to the Counties of Morris Somer- set & Sussex, 5. 5. 0
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For expenses in riding express from Gen1 Dickenson to Gen1 Washington 5 days 3. 15. 0
" 31st For Thos Eaton's Expenses in riding 3 days from Gen' Dickenson to Freehold For Ashabel Freeman for his expenses 3 days in the like service from Gen1 Dickenson to Gen1 Heard & Co's Fre- linghuysen & Dunn 1. 10. 0
2. 5. 0
Novr 17. For Nathaniel Crane for his Expenses 2 days from Gen1 Dickenson to Hi- bernia 1. 10. 0
23. For Elihu Pearson for his Expenses in the same service 23 days from Gen1 Dickenson to Flemingtown 1. 17. 6
25. For Wm Ramsden's expresses 2 days in . riding Express from Gen1 Dickenson to Co' Frelinghuysen 1. 10. 0
£17. 12. 6
Agreed that there be paid to Nehemiah Dunham Esq' for the use of Peter Barker, George Lupick, & Joseph MeCafferty Carrying prisoners from Pittstown to Morristown 6 days at 15js p day ; also 3 % over to the said Barker as Sergeant . £13. 13. .
Agreed that the following Persons be sent to Head Quarters under Guard & delivered to Gen' Washington, vizt: Jaº Hudson prisoners of War of British Infantry taken at Brandywine & Jas Brinly Robert Cannon, George Parker, British Seamen belonging to the transport " Lord Howe " Capt Francis. John Bane, Ja" Peacock, Jas Cook,
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Jo' Hissock,
belonging to the brig " Lord Howe " Captr Sloan,
Fr& Warrington,
of the "Baltic Merchant " Captn Geo. Masters.
Samuel Weekly 1
belonging to the Merchantman brig " Nancy " Capt Dexter.
Wm Wilson Timothy Hay,
Marriner on board the " Carolina " packet, Capt" McCollam.
Edward Stewart,
belonging to York, suspected for being a Spy, travelled from Philadelphia to Jersey with Merchandize.
Abraham Williams, belonging to Philadelphia, who came into Jersey to purchase provisions with in- tent to carry them into the Enemy's lines.
John Martin,
taken up by Captn Parker for deserting from the light Horse.
John Williamson,
taken up for travelling without a Pass, suspected of having deserted from Gen! Burgoyne's Army of Prisoners, to make his way into Philadelphia.
Agreed that William Heuling, Thos Jones, Wm Rawson, Sam1 Cousens, Jacob Shoulder, & Isaac Zane, for carrying pro- visions into Philadelphia & returning into this State, be com- mitted to Morristown Gaol for their trial, & that Warrants of Commitment do thereupon issue.
Agreed that John King enter into recognizance with Wil- liam Nutt his surety for his appearance at the next Supreme Court in Burlington.
April 8th 1.778
The Council met at Princeton. .
Present, His Excellency the Governor, Mr Camp M' Crane M' Condict
M' Cooper
M' Elmer
Agreed that there be paid on account to Josiah Burnet an Ensign in the 8th Company of the 1st Regiment of Morris Co Militia, who was wounded on the 15th day of Septr last at . 2"! River, for his present relief the sum of $60, and that Dr Peter Smith deliver an account of the particulars of his bill for administering Medicines to the Said Burnet.
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. Agreed that Benjamin Spinning, John Spinning, & Nathaniel Bond, three prisoners in New Ark Gaol charged with going into the Enemy's lines, without passports, be brought before the Council of Safety.
Agreed that Gerrit Demarest, Gerrit Van Gieson, Jolmu Paulis, John Van Boskirk, & Ab" Van Gieson, have leave to go to their respective homes for the Space of Six weeks from this time.
9th April 1.778
The Council met at Princeton
Present His Excellency the Governor Mr Tallman M' Elmer
Mr Speaker M' Buck
Mr Crane
Agreed that Wm Alger, Sent before the Board by Justice Loyd for going into & returning from the Enemy's lines, be committed to Essex Gaol & that a Warrant of Commitment be made out for that purpose.
Upon the Petition of Duncan MeCall setting forth that he was a deserter from the British Army and had been called upon to Serve in the Militia of this State & had been fined for non-attendance, craving an exemption from service. The Council advised his Excellency to direct the Officers to excuse him from Military Duty.
Agreed That there be paid to M' Buck for the use of Benoni Dare, for riding express for Gen' Newcomb, with orders to several Cols 4 days at $3% p day
Agreed that Samuel Minor be Summoned to attend the Council of Safety.
10th April 1.778
The Council met at Princeton,
Present. His Excellency the Governor, M' Buck Mr Elmer
Mr Camp M' Tallman
Co' Drake M' Hoopes
M' Crane Co1 Cook
Samuel
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Samuel Minor was brought before the Board & it appearing that he had Endeavoured, by conversation, to discourage per- sons Engaged in the American Cause ;- Agreed that he find Security for his appearance at the next Court of Gen' Qr Ses- sions, of the Peace for the County of Middlesex, which, having accordingly given with John Davis his Surety in £300 Each, & was thereupon dismissed.
Ruelof Jacobus, Nicholas Jones, John Schamerhorn, Samuel Berry & David Brown, being brought before the Board, and the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance being tendered to them, they Severally took and subscribed the same & was thereupon discharged.
Thos Jones appeared before the Board & having entered into recognizance with Nicholas Jones his Surety in £300 Each for his appearance at the next Court of Gen' Qr Sessions of the. peace, for the Co of Bergen, was thereupon dismissed.
Agreed that Captn John Mead be allowed the sum of £5. 0. 0 for bringing the above-named persons from Bergen Co before the Council of Safety.
Agreed that John Dennis Esq' be summoned to appear before the Council of Safety at this State,
11th April 1.778
The Council met at Princeton
Present His Excellency the Governor Mr Crane
Mr Camp
Mr Manning Mr Buck
Col Drake,
Agreed that Jacob Weiser be summoned to attend this Board forthwith. .:
Agreed that John Richmond suspected of being a dangerous person, enter into bond with security, to remain within one mile of New Germantown in Hunterdon County, until the further order of the Council of Safety respecting him, which having done, with Jacob Hyer, his surety, in £300 Each, was there- upon discharged.
13th April 1.778
The Council met at Princeton
Present His Excellency the Governor M' Camp M' Elmer
Co' Cook Mr Buck
Mr Manning.
Mr Fonemore
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Agreed that Henry Bogert & Jacob Lessheir who were taken with provisions intended for the Enemy be committed to Essex Gaol, for their tryal, & that Elias Romyn enter into re- cognizance to appear against them at the next Court of Oyer & Terminer in Essex County.
Agreed that Elias Romyu for his time & expenses in bring- ing the above persons from Bergen County & as an allowance for returning home be paid the sum of £3. 18. 6. & that Codenis Hoaglandt for assisting in the same service, be allowed the sum of £3. 0. 0.
Agreed that John Barnhill, John Barcalow, & Okey Voor- hise, Employed at the Ferry of John Sherard on the Delaware, together with the said Sherard himself be exempted from doing duty, in the Militia, until the further orders of the Council of Safety-
14th April 1.778
The Council met at Princeton
Present His Excellency the Governor ---
MF Manning Mr Tallman
Mr Camp . M' Buck
Co1 Cook Co' Drake
Benjamin Spinning, John Spinning & Nathaniel Bond, agreeable to their petition were brought before the Board; The Council having heard their Several examinations read, Agreed that they be returned to Essex Gaol, for Tryal, & that they defray the expenses of the Guard in bringing them here, & also their charges in returning them back-Settled at £10. 0. 6.
15 April 1.778
The Council met,
Present His Excellency the Governor Mr Buck Co' Drake
M' Fenemore Co' Cook
M' Camp, M' Tallman
Agreed that there be paid to Tho' Fenemore Esq' for the use of Sam1 Fenemore the sum of £7. 15|. for riding Express by order of Co' Ellis, to the following places from the 2nd March 1.778 vizt -. To Bordentown- To Burlington. To Salem. Trenton, Burlington, Long a coming, & Linneminein ;-
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18 April 1.778
The Council met at Princeton,
Present- His Excellency the Governor. Co1 Drake Mr Condict
M' Fenemore Mr Tallman Mr Speaker Col. Cook.
Agreed that there be paid to Hannah Gaffin (or to her order) the widow of John Gaffin a soldier in Capt Polhemus's Company, of the the 1st New Jersey Regt, who died at Crown Point the 3rd July 1.777 the sum of $300.
Agreed that W" Hewling Jacob Fitzrandolph & Wm Pace be tried at the Court now sitting at New Ark in the County of Essex.
Agreed that the following persons, vizt, Henry Bogart, Jacob Soyier, Rynere Blanchard, David Rattan, Simeon Van Ripen, Joseph Berry, Benjamin Zobriski, Nancy Arnold, Evert Rickman, Stephanus Torhune, Stephen Berry, James Furlough, Elias Romine, Matthew Reach, Austern Wright, Jas Wells, John Dey, Jacob Morris, Thos Jones, Wm Rawson, Samuel Cousins, Jacob Shoulder, & Isaac Zane, be tried at the County of Essex, altho' the crimes they stand charged with, were done or committed in any other County.
19th April 1778
The Council met,
Present
M' Speaker Mr Tallman
Co1 Cook
Co1 Drake
M' Manning
Mr Elmer
Agreed That the Council of Safety meet next Tuesday at Morristown.
29th April 1.778
The Council met at Morristown.
Present His Excellency the Governor M' Smith Mr Condict Co1 Drake,
Co1 Cook
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Agreed that M' Condict pay to Cornelius Stoothoff for his attending the Governor & Council of Safety as a light horse- man, from the 13th to the 24th April the sum of £6. 5. 9.
That there be paid to Wm Vanduyn for the same services from the 13th to the 29th April, the sum of £10. 16. 2
That there be paid to John Demont for the like services for the same time as above the sum of £12. 8. 9
And that there be paid to Fredk. Ten Eyck for attending the Govr & Council of Safety as above from the 13th to the 29th April, the sum of £11. 8. 2.
Isaac Conklin appeared before the Board, & having taken & subscribed the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance as by Law directed, & was thereupon discharged.
- Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 9 O'clock.
30th April 1.778
The Council met pursuant to Adjournment.
Present, His Excellency the Governor Mr Condict Col Cook
Mr Smith Co1 Drake
Mr Crane
Agreed that Mr Condict pay to Stephen Drake a soldier. in Josiah Hall's Company for the loss of his pay and rations from the 1st April to the 15th May, in Consequence of a Wound he received in the 3 months' service the sum of £5. 12. 6.
That there be paid to Edward Tibit upon the same Account as above the sum of £5. 12. 6, and 12|. over being money ad- vanced by him to the Doctor.
That there be paid to Peter Hill for the same reason the same sum.
And that there be paid to Elias Bedford a Corporal in the same Company for his pay & rations during 3 months, in con- sequence of a Wound he received at the time above mentioned the sum of £8. 5| and also 96| over being the amount of monies paid by him to the doctor-
Agreed that there be paid to James Burnet for the use of Josiah Burnet an Ensign of the 8th Company in the 1st Regi- ment the sum of £60. 18. 1. being the amount of monies ex- pended by him towards the Cure of a wound he received on the 15 Sept 1.777
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Agreed that Mr Esther Troup the wife of John Troup, together with her child have leave to pass to her husband in the Enemy's lines, upon condition that she do not return into this State during the present war, and that she take with her, her own & her child's wearing Apparel-
Agreed that His Excellency draw upon the Treasurer for £1.000 for the use of the Council of Safety-
Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 9 O'clock.
1st May 1.778
Met pursuant to adj"
Present His Excellency the Governor- M' Condict Co1 Cook Mr Smith Co1 Drake
Mª Crane
Agreed that John Faulkinier be discharged from the parole, which he gave to the Council of Safety on January last.
Agreed that Geradus Duyckinck for Certain Goods sold to Joseph Lindly, upon his own confession, incur the following fines & forfeitures, vizt
For selling 4 yds Silk peeling c $16 p yd without - certificate-forfeiture of same £24. 0. 0 fine £6. 0. 0 £30. 0. 0
For selling -do- at higher price than limited by Law, the same forfeiture & the same fine 30. 0. 0 For selling 31b of Red wool c 2|6 p 1b without Certificate-Forfeiture of same 7|6. Fine £6. 0. 0 6. 7. 6
Selling -do -- above the legal price, the same forfeiture & the same fine 6. 7. 6
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Costs allowed to the Complainant to be deducted from the above 3. 7. 6
£69. 7. 6
Agreed that M' Condict pay to Stephen Crane Esq' for the use of Michael Magee, a private in Capt" Marsh's troop of light
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light horse, who was wounded in an Engagement at Eliz: Town, on the 12th September 1.777, the following Sums ex- pended by him towards the Cure of his wound, vizt:
To the amount of Dr Wynant's afc after deduc- tion
£26. 6. 4
To Doctor Dayton's afct .
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To John Magee's attendance as nurse .
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£39. 6. 4
2nd May 1.778
The Council met at Morristown
Present, as before.
Agreed that Capta Smith be summoned to attend the Council of Safety at Morristown, for charging more for provisions, Lodgings &c than the rates affixed by law ;-
Upon the petition of Abraham Ogden Esq' for a passport for Mrs Hoffman to go into the City of New York,
Agreed that the Prayer of the said petition cannot be granted until Mrs Hoffman has answered certain interrogations on be- half of the State, concerning a £1.000 said to have been carried by her into the Enemy's lines; which sum had been forfeited to the State, for which purpose Mrs Hoffman is to attend the Board.
Agreed that there be advanced to Capt Thos Combs, on account, the sum of $60% in part payment of money advanced by him to several Doctors towards the Cure of a wound he re- ceived in the service.
Adjourned till 3 o'clock Monday afternoon.
4th May 1.778
Met pursuant to Adj'. Present as before,
A letter from Capt" Stryker desiring that the light horse may be exempted from being drafted with the foot, was read & answered-
Petition from Hendrick Bennett read & answered,
Agreed That Samuel Smith for selling provisions &e at a higher price than regulated by Law, be fined in the follow- ing sums, & incur the following forfeitures. Viz
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For one supper charged at 5|. fine £6. 0. 0 . Forfeiture 5. For one night's lodging 2|6. fine 6. 0. 0 .
6. 5. 0
6. 2. 6 Forfeiture 2|6.
1|2 Gill Bitters . 2 6. fine 6. 0. 0 .
6. 2. 6
Forfeiture 2|6.
Horse hay one night
. 5|. fine 6. 0. 0'.
6. 5. 0
Forfeiture 51.
4 qts Oats 2|6. . fine 6. 0. 0 .
Forfeiture 2/6.
6. 2. 6 · 1 Breakfast
. 5|. fine 6. 0. 0 6. 5. 0
Forfeiture 5|.
£37. 2.6
Agreed that the £1.000 received this day from the Treasury for the use of the Council of Safety be delivered into the hands of M' Condict.
Adjourned till tomorrow Morning
5th May 1.778
Met pursuant to adjournment Present as before
Agreed that the horses purchased by Capt Townshend pur- suant to a resolution of both houses of the Legislature for the continental service & rejected by Major Clough & Capt Har- rison, be submitted to the judgment of Messrs Wilson & Daniel Hunt, to determine whether they are fit for the said Service or. not. That if they think they come within the description of the Committee of Congress, & the directions given to Capt Townshend for purchasing them, they be detained until the opinion of the Legislature shall be known concerning them, except the Stallions which are to be disposed of at the risk of the purchaser.
Agreed that the following persons be subpoena'd, to attend the Council of Safety this afternoon, to give evidence in behalf of the United States, relative to the conduct of Gifford Dally in the Dept of Q' Master in this place, viz-Malcolm MeCurry, Joseph Lewis, Robert Tont, John Pumeroy, Jerod Dey, Elias Van Court, & Benj Lindley.
Adjourned till 3 O'clock P.M.
Met pursuant to adj"
John Pumeroy, pursuant to subpoena, appeared before the Board & having been sworn relative to M' Dalley's conduct, and
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and his deposition reduced to writing, was thereupon dis- missed.
John Dey was in like manner examined, qualified and dis- charged-
Elias Van Court, having given his testimony relating to the above matter, was in like manner dismissed.
Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 8 O'clock.
6th May 1.778
Met pursuant to Adjt.
Present as before.
M' Dally being called in respecting the Matters sworn against him yesterday, made his defence thereupon & was dismissed for the present-
Frederick King appeared before the Board & having given his Evidence, relating to the conduct of Mr Dally & was dis- missed.
David Burnet was in like manner sworn, his deposition re- duced to writing & dismissed.
David Quigg having delivered himself up to his Excellency the Governor and the Council of Safety, pursuant to a parole given for that purpose, to Tho' Wharton Esq' President of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, & soliciting a pass to go into the City of New York, had the Oaths of Abjuration & Allegiance tendered to him, on his refusing to take the Same Agreed that he give security for his appearance at Court or be commited to Gaol.
Isaac Lyon was called in respecting M' Dally, his examination reduced to writing & was dismissed-
Solomon Browne was sworn relative to M' Dally's conduct, his deposition taken down & was thereupon dismissed.
Adjourned till 3 O'clock P. M.
Met pursuant to adjt.
Agreed that there be paid to Stephen Ogden the sum of £8. 7. 6 being the amount of D' Jones' account as taxed by the Council, & paid by the said Ogden towards the cure of a wound, he received in the service.
That there be paid to Cap' John Lindley the sum of £7. 10. 6 for the amount of what he paid to Dr. Jones for the Cure of a wound his son John received in the service.
Agreed That Mathias Williamson Esq' be summoned to attend the Council of Safety at this place on Friday next, in order that the Oaths to Government may be tendered to him.
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Agreed that Peter Brunner be appointed Commissioner for disposing of Tory property in the Co of Hunterdon in the room of Azariah Dunham Esq", who has resigned, and that a Com- mission be made out for that purpose-
That Wm Bond be appointed for the same purpose as above in the room of John Barber, deceased, for the Co of Essex.
And that Nathaniel Hunt be commissioned in the place of resigned-
Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 8 O'clock.
7th May 1.778
Met pursuant to adj1.
Present as before
Agreed that Capt Kennedy on giving Parole to the Governor & Council for his Good behaviour be released from his confine- ment at this place, & suffered to return to his farm on New Barbadoes Neck- Captn Kennedy was called in, subscribed his parole, & discharged.
Agreed that John Sweeny Accused of harbouring Tories, & assisting them in going to the Enemy, give security for his ap- pearance at Court.
The same agreement with respect to John Lafferty, for the same offence ;-
Capta Stoddard pursuant to a Citation appeared before the Board, on a complaint exhibited against him, by John Hunt respecting a quantity of Hay purchased by him from the said Hunt. Capt Stoddard having produced the proofs respecting the above transaction; The Board were of opinion that the said Complaint was not supported & that Capte Stoddard had acted in the said affair agreeable to the rules of honour & with great attention to the Public Interest.
Agreed that Col Christ" Banker be summoned to attend this Board on Saturday next.
Caleb Ball was called in, & sworn to Sundry Matters with respect to the Quarter Master & Commissary Department at Succasunny, his deposition reduced to writing & he thereupon dismissed.
Agreed that Gerrit Van Geison & Abraham Van Geison have permission to go to New York to procure an Exchange for themselves & Gerrit Demarest, John Paulis & John Van Bos- kirk by negotiating the releasement of Thos Bantha, Bernardus Verbyrck, Samuel Verbryck, John Hays & David Van Burson, who are now confined in New York, -- That if they fail in this, they return to Morristown on the first of June next, agreable to an order of the Board of the 8th April last.
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The Council were of opinion on considering the several proofs exhibited against M' Dally, that he should be removed from the office of Deputy Quarter Master & that his place be filled by a new appointment.
Tho" O'Riley, Ebenezer Adams, Barny Cain & John Williams, were sent for, before the Board, their several examinations being taken, they were remanded to Prison.
Adjourned till tomorrow Morning 9 O'clock.
8th May 1.778
Met pursuant to Adjournment.
Present as before.
Agreed that William Ridley, Capt of a Transport, George Strawbridge, Henry Ozenburg, & John Williams, Mariners, be detained in this place until the Commissary of Prisoners be notified Concerning them.
Ordered, That in case Henry O'Harry, Simon Sarch, Geo Bright, Thos O'Riley, Ebenezer Adams & Barny Cain, are or shall be charged with, or committed for any of the crimes or offences specified in the 1st, 2ud or 3rd Sections of a Certain Act, Entitled "An Act to punish Traitors & disaffected persons," or are or shall be charged with or committed for Misprision of Treason, or for any crime or offence specified in the 8th or 9th sections of "An Act for constituting a Council of Safety," or shall be charged with, or is committed for any of the Crimes or offences specified in the 2nd section of An Act entitled "An Act to render Certain Bills of Credit a lawful Tender in this State & to prevent the counterfeiting of the same & other Bills of
Credit"-or so many of them as have been so charged or com- mitted, shall be tried for the Same in the County of Burlington, altho' the offence they be charged with, or were or shall be com- mitted for, were done or perpetrated in any other County.
Ordered that William Turner an Inhabitant of Pennsylvania, who was appointed a lieutenant in a Company of Greens by Gen1 Howe, be sent to Head Quarters to be at the disposal of Gen1 Washington.
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