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all the faithfull subjects of this State are to take Notice of this Proclamation and Govern themselves accordingly.
Given by order of the Council, under the Hand of His Excellency JOSEPH REED, Esquire, President, and the seal of the State, at Philadelphia, this Twenty-second day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-nine.
Attest-TY. MATLACK, Sec'y.
GOD SAVE THE PEOPLE.
Inrolled in the Rolls of office for the State of Pennsylvania in Commission Book No. 1, Page 74. Witness my Hand and seal of Office, the 20th Decemb'r, Anno Domini 1785.
MATTHEW IRWIN, M. R.
The Papers belonging to the Sloop called the Ready Money, com- manded by Thomas Cobb, were laid before the Council, by which it appears that the said Sloop, now lying near Billingsport, is a Flag of Truce, bound from the Island of Bermuda to Baltimore, in the State of Maryland, having on board the following six Prisoners, Viz't : Edward Boreman, Henry Hawkins, George Eldrige, John Fink, William Swanson, Samuel Morris, and also Mr. George Haynes and his Family, He having obtained leave to make the voyage for the Recovery of his Health.
Ordered, That it be Recommended to Mr. Bradford, Commis- sary of Prisoners, to Receive from the Flagg of Truce sloop, Ready Money, Commanded by Thomas Cobb, the Six American Prisoners brought by Him from the Island of Bermuda, and give A Receipt for the same; and that the said Sloop be directed to proceed on her Voyage without loss of time.
June 22nd, 1779.
The Petition of John McKay, setting forth That He is a Liver in Sainta Croix, and was Cast away and taken Prisoner at Egg Harbor, being on a Voyage from Tortola to New York, and pray- ing a pass to go to New York, &c., was Read ; Thereupon,
Ordered, That John McKay do apply to Mr. Bradford, Com- missary of Prisoners, who is directed to permit him to proceed to New York, and procure from thence in Return, any Inhabitant of this State, now a Prisoner there.
The Petition of Godfrey Beyers, praying to be permitted to Return to Halifax to his Parents, and to be Furnished with a pass to New York, was read, and
Ordered, That Godfrey Beyers be permitted to Return to New York in his Way to Halifax, He giving Security in the Sum of
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Five hundred pounds not to Return again without Express permis- sion so to do.
A Deposition from Reading, Respecting William Moore Smith's Conversation with a Prisoner at that Town, and an Intercepted Letter from James Dunlap, the said Prisoner, to the said Moore, were Read and Referred for further Consideration.
An Order was drawn on the Treasurer in favour of Mr. Eben- ezer Cowell, for the Sum of Six hundred pounds for Repairing the State Arms, for which He is to Account.
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Wednesday, June 23d, 1779.
PRESENT :
His Excellency the President.
Hon'ble Vice President.
Colonel Hart, Mr. Mackey, Mr. Read, and Mr. Urie.
A Letter from Mr. Holker, the Consul of France, Claiming Ex- emption from Militia Fines, in behalf of Nesmoz and Vaillant, as French Merchants, was Read and Referred for further Considera- tion till this afternoon.
Adjourned 'till Five o'clock, afternoon.
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At the adjourned Meeting.
A Letter from John Haynes, a Passenger on Board the Flagg of Truce, Ready Money, late from Bermuda, Representing that His Low State of Health had Induced him to make a Voyage to the Continent, and Requesting permission, with Family and Effects, to Land and Reside some time in this State. And it appearing that He had given a passage to Six American Prisoners from that Island.
Ordered, That Mr. George Haynes be permitted to Land, and come up to Philadelphia with his Family and Effects, from on Board the Flagg of Truce, Ready Money, Captain Cobb.
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June 23d.
A draft of a Letter in answer to the Application of Mr. Holker, . Consul of France, was Read, Approved and Signed.
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An Order was drawn on the Treasurer in favour of Colonel William Clarke, Paymaster of Militia of the County of Cumber- land, or his Order, the Sum of Five thousand pounds, to be charged to account of said Clarke.
In Council.
June 29th, 1779.
PRESENT : ·
His Excellency the President.
Hon'ble Vice President.
Colonel Hart, Mr. Read,
Mr. Mackey, and Mr. Urie.
A Resolution of Congress of the 22nd Instant, respecting John McCallister, A Deputy Commissary of Issues, was Read, expressing the Approbation of Congress of the conduct of Congress in Re- moving him from His Office, &c.
Colonel Daniel Brodhead, having Recommended the following Gentlemen, Vizt. : John Ward, John Guthrie, James Morrison, Thomas Wiat, William Cooper and Joshua Davidson, to be Ensigns in the Eighth Pennsylvania Regiment, Commanded by him,
Ordered, That they be Commanded Accordingly, and take rank in the above Order, and that they be Recommended to the Hon'ble Board of War for Commissions.
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Friday, June 25th, 1779.
PRESENT :
The Hon'ble GEORGE BRYAN, President.
Mr. Mackey, Mr. Hart,
Mr. Reed, and Mr. Urie.
The Petition of John Hayes on behalf of the Flagg of Truce Privateir called the Ready Money, commanded by Captain Thomas Cobb, late from Bermudas, with Prisoners on Board, setting forth that the said Prisoners have nearly Exhausted his stores of Provi- sion, and praying that the said Captain Cobb may be permitted to take on Board the following Articles, to Wit : Four Barrels of Bread, one Barrel of Flour, one Box of Candles, three Gallons of Rum, and one Dozen of Fowls, was read :
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Ordered, That the prayer of the said Petition be granted, on condition that the said Captain Cobb do not come up to the city, but that he procure some person here to send him the said stores.
A Letter from the Secretary of the Board of War requesting, in the name of the Board, that the Key of the Magazine may be put into the hands of their Order, they being about to Remove a Quan- tity of ammunition from Lebanon to Lancaster ; thereupon
Ordered, That John Hubley, Esq'r, be directed to deliver to the Order of the Board of War the Key of the Magazine at Lan- caster.
A Letter from his Excellency General Washington, dated the 14th instant, enclosing Return of the Pennsylvania Troops in the Continental service.
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Saturday, June 26th, 1779. PRESENT :
His Excellency JOSEPH REED, Esquire, President. Hon'ble Vice President.
Colonel Hart, Mr. Mackey, Mr. Urie.
Mr. Read, and
A Letter from the Hon'ble John Jay, Esquire, dated the 24th Instant, enclosing a Resolve of Congress of the 22nd, Recommend- ing that Measures be taken to prevent the Enemy from plunder- ing.
On Recommendation of Capt'n Cluggage,
Ordered, That Moses Donley be appointed second Lieutenant of Captain Cluggage's Company of Rangers.
A Letter from the Hon'ble Mr. Holker, dated the 25th June In- stant, enclosing copy of a Memorial to him from Messrs. Nemos and Vallian, stiling themselves French Negotiators, at Philadel- phia.
Petition of Abraham Chapman, a Languishing Prisoner in the Goal of the county of Chester, Convicted of Stealing a Horse, praying that his fine may be Remitted, was read ; & Referred for further consideration.
The Hon'ble Major General Armstrong applied to the Council on behalf of Lucy Thompson, whose deceased Husband was an Officer in Continental service, and requested for her a pass into New York ; She intending to go to Ireland, her Native Country.
Ordered, That a Recommendation to the Officer commanding next the lines of the Enemy be granted to Lucy Thompson, to per-
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mit her to pass into New York, she giving Bail in the sum of Five hundred pounds not to Return into this State without special Per- mission so to do from this Council.
Ordered, That Edward Sew, Rickloff Albertson, John Hudd Joseph Best, James Craft and John Knoxe, be directed to make Re- turn to the Council, on or before Wednesday next, of the articles which they have obtained by sweeping the River, agreeably to the Order of Council of the 11th of May last.
Petition of Nathaniel Sackett was read; Referred "til Monday. On application,
Ordered, That Mr. William Watkins be permitted to sweep the Delaware in search of Cannon, Anchors, and other things, he res- toring to the State one-fourth part of all which he shall obtain, and giving to this Council a preference thereof in the purchase of such Articles as shall be wanted for the use of the State.
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, June 28th, 1779.
PRESENT :
'His Excellency JOSEPH REED, Esquire, President.
Hon'ble GEORGE BRYAN, Vice President.
Colonel Hart,
Mr. Read, and
Mr. Mackey,
Mr. Urie.
A Petition from Joseph Musgenung, convicted at the Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the county of Northampton, of Feloniously Stealing a Fox Trap, praying a remission of the sen- tence of the said court; and the Justices before whom He was Tried having recommended a remission of His Corporal Punish- ment,
Ordered, That the Corporal Punishment Ordered by the Court of Quarter Sessions of the County of Northampton to be inflicted on Jacob Musgenung, be remitted.
The Petition of Nathaniel Sackett having been again read, and the President having informed the Board that the Representations made therein of the application to Him by the said Sackett, was not in all respects truly stated, upon Consideration of the said Pe- tition,
Resolved, That the Petitioner be referred to the Laws of the State for redress of any Injuries he may or shall have sustained in this property or Person, they being fully sufficient, in the opinion of this Board, for that purpose.
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The Petition of Timothy Hooker, Convicted of Stealing #33, in the county of Northampton, was read and rejected.
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In Council.
Tuesday, June 29th, 1779.
PRESENT .:
His Excellency JOSEPH REED, Esquire, President.
Hon'ble GEORGE BRYAN, Vice President.
Colonel Hart, Mr. Mackey, and
Mr. Urie, and Mr. Thompson, (now first returned )
An Order was drawn on the Treasurer in Favour of Joseph Huddle, or his order, the sum of Forty-six pounds, six shillings,. and ten pence, for a Wharfage of the Ship Montgomery,. and Sto- zage.
An Order was drawn on the Treasurer in favour of John Hud- dell, or his Order, for the sum of one hundred and thirty pounds ;. five shillings, and seven pence, ballance due to Him for the Mate- rials procured by Him for the Fire-rafts Ordered by Congress, and charge the same to Congress ..
The Sloop Industry, commanded by Captain James Harvey, be- longing to the Island of Bermuda, and last from Egg Harbour, having come up to this city without Special License so to do, and contrary to the adopted Order of this Council,
Ordered, The said Sloop do immediately fall down below the Shivauz defrize, and proceed on her voyage without loss of time.
Resolved, That the permission to William Watkins, granted on Saturday last, to sweep the River, be limitted to the Lower chivaux- defrize and the upper end of Mud Island, and that he do not pre- same to sweep or sound the River between the said Points. That mo persons that have been in the service of the Enemy be em- ployed in this business.
The two following Orders were drawn on the Treasurer, vizt : In favour of John Woods, for the sum of one hundred and fifty. pounds, three shillings, and four pence, for Materials furnished to the Armed Boats and Gallies belonging to the State. And in fa- 70a7 of Margaret Corbin, for Thirty Dollars, to relieve her present necessities, she having been wounded and utterly disabled by three- Grape shott, while she filled with distinguished Bravery the post. of her Husband, who was Killed by her side, serving a piece of Ar- tillery at Fort Washington.
Ordered, That the case of Margaret Corbin, who was wounded and utterly disabled at Fort Washington, while she heroically filled
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the post of her husband, who was killed by her side serving a piece of Artillery, be recommended to a further consideration of the Board of War, This Council being of opinion, that notwithstanding the rations which have been allowed her, she is not Provided for as her helpless situation really requires.
An Order was drawn on the Treasurer, in favour of James Long- head, Paymaster of Philadelphia Militia, or his order, for the sum of Two Thousand Pounds, the same to be charged to His ac- count.
In Council.
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PHILADELPHIA, Wednesday, June 30th, 1779. PRESENT :
The Hon'ble GEORGE BRYAN, Vice President.
Colonel Hart, Mr. Mackey, Mr. Read,
Mr. Thompson, and Mr. Urie.
An Order was drawn on the Treasurer, in favour of the Hon'ble Joseph Reed, Esq'r, President, or his order, for the sum of five hundred pounds, to be Charged to Him as part of his Salary.
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Thursday, July 1st, 1779.
PRESENT :
His Excellency JOSEPH REED, President.
Hon'ble GEORGE BRYAN, Vice President.
Mr. Hart, Mr. Mackey,
Mr. Thompson, and Mr. Urie.
A Letter from the President of Congress was read, inclosing a representation of Mons'r Holker, Consul of France, signed Gerard, and addressed to Congress, Complaining that one Francis Fluery, a subject of France, had been pressed on board the State Ship- that he had escaped, and now redress and a share of the Prizes sent in.
Ordered, That the same be sent to the Agents of the ship, and they be directed to report to the Board whether the Person apply- ing did belong to the ship, or such other facts relating to the case as may have come to their knowledge, in order to give Mr. Holker
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a proper answer, and the party suitable redress, if his case is as represented.
Also, a resolution of Congress, inclosed in the said Letter, re- commending the Compleating the Battalions in the Continental Service, and accompanied with an extract of a Letter from General Washington, dated the Eleventh of June, representing his situa- tion and that of the Enemy on the North River; both which were read and referred for further consideration and order.
A Certificate, signed by Samuel Bard, Doctor of Physick, setting forth the case of Mrs. Duche, and her Inability to proceed on her Voyage, through Indisposition of Body; whereupon,
Ordered, That the said Mrs. Duche have leave to return to this State with her Family, any former resolution of this Board not- withstanding; and that the Secretary deliver up the bond hereto- fore given in this case.
A letter from Major General St. Clair, dated June 23d, 1779, among other things recommending to the Council to appoint Peter Cuningham to be ensign in the Third Pennsylvania Regiment, Commanded by Colonel Craig. James Gilchrist, Esquire, to be Ensign in the Fifth Regiment; and, thereupon,
Ordered, That Peter Cuningham be appointed Ensign in the Third Pennsylvania Regiment, Commanded by Colonel Craig, and that James Gilchrist be appointed as Ensign in the fifth Regiment on the line of this State.
The Petition of Elizabeth Young, setting forth her desire to go into the City of New York, and praying a pass for that, was read.
Ordered, That a recommendation to the officer commanding next to the lines of the Enemy be granted to the said Elizabeth Young to permit her to pass into New York, she giving security in the sum of £500 not to return again into this State without special permission from this Council so to do.
On application of Mrs. Rachel Stubert for a pass for herself and her two daughters, Jacobina and Elizabeth Stubert, to go into the City of New York, intending to go from thence to Germany, there to reside,
Ordered, A recommendation to the officer commanding next the Enemy's lines be granted to the said Rachel, Jacobina and Eliza- beth, to permit them to pass into New York, they giving security in the sum of five hundred pounds not to return again into this State without special permission from this Council so to do.
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In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Friday, July 2d, 1779.
PRESENT :
His Excellency JOSEPH REED, Esquire, President.
Hon'ble GEORGE BRYAN, Vice President.
Mr. Hart,
Mr. Read, and
Mr. McKay,
Mr. Urie.
Mr. Thompson,
David Ogden, a Person of suspicious character, having been brought before the Board, he confessed that he had Joined the British Army at New York, was afterwards made prisoner by the American Army, bound over by Recognizance to attend the Su- preme Court of New Jersey, and that he has Travelled here with- out any pass, to bring and carry Letters to Gentlemen now here; whereupon,
Ordered, That the President Issue his Warrant to commit the said Ogden to Goal untill the Governor of New Jersey be informed thereof, or he be delivered in due course of Law.
An application from Lewis Nichola, Town Mayor, respecting the reward for apprehending deserters ;
Ordered, That the same be considered to-morrow.
Messrs. McClenachan and Irwin having reported on the case of Francis Fluery, a Frenchman, said to been forcibly carried on Board the ship General Green,
Ordered, That the same be transmitted to Mr. Holker, Consul of France, and that the President do assure Him of the disposi- tions of the Board to give full redress upon such occasions; and that application to Congress in the first instance, will occasion un- necessary delay and trouble, and such a Letter was wrote accord- ingly.
A Letter from Colonel Butler, of the Fourth Pennsylvania Regiment, inclosing a return of His Regiment, was read.
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Saturday, July 3rd, 1779.
PRESENT :
His Excellency JOSEPH REED, Esquire, President. Hon'ble GEORGE BRYAN, Vice President.
Mr. Hart, Mr. Mackey,
Mr. Thompson, and Mr. Urie.
On Consideration,
Ordered, That David Ogden, committed yesterday to the State prison, be sent forward to Mr. Bradford with the first Prisoners, as
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far as the State of New Jersey, and there delivered to the civil officers of that State, to be detained 'till Governor Livingston shall give orders respecting him, and the President be desired to write to Governor Livingston thereupon; And Mr. Jewell is hereby directed to govern himself accordingly.
A Petition from Captain John McPherson, praying to be accom- modated with two twelve Pounders, represented to be the property of this State, laying on Willing and Morris's Wharf, and offering to pay for them immediately, or return them by the first of Sep- tember, was read; whereupon,
Ordered, That Mr. George Henry be desired to have the said guns valued, receive the money therefor, and deliver the same to Captain John McPherson, or his order.
A Petition from Joseph Harvey, of Bermudas, representing that he had sailed from that Port from Philadelphia with salt, had been taken by a British Cruizer, retaken, and the vessel sold, which he had purchased with the expectation of returning to Bermudas with corn, but being disappointed therein, prays to be permitted to sell the said vessel and become an Inhabitant of these States, and it is accordingly granted him.
Ordered, That John Morris, Esquire, recorder of deeds, send to this Board this afternoon at five o'clock, the Book of Records containing the Charters of the Academy and College of Philadel- phia, for the inspection of the Council.
The three following orders were drawn on the Treasurer in favour of James Claypole, Esquire, Sheriff of the city and county of Philadelphia, vizt :
One for the sum of ninety-nine pounds nine shillings and eight pence, the amount of the bill of costs in the case of John Roberts.
One other for the sum of seventy-nine pounds three shillings and eleven pence, the amount of his Bill of Costs in the case of Abra- ham Carlisle.
And one other for the sum of one hundred and nine pounds three shillings and six-pence, the amount of his bill of Costs in the case of George Hardy.
An order was drawn on the Treasurer in favour of Mr. James Longhead, or his order, for the sum of three thousand pounds, for paying the Companies of Artillery, late in service at Mud Island and Billingsport, for which he is to account.
The Memorial from Lewis Nichola, Esquire, Town Major, being again read and considered,
Resolved, That the present situation of the Treasury does not admit of any draughts but for the special use of the State, and that upon the apprehension of any desertion from the Pennsylvania Jine, the same being signified to this board in the Terms prescribed by the Act of Assembly, orders will be granted upon the Treasury for the State reward.
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A Letter from the Konsul of France was read, expressing his satisfaction with the measures taken respecting Francis Fluery, and acknowledging the attention of Council to all his representations.
In Council.
Monday, July the 5th, 1779.
PRESENT :
His Excellency JOSEPH REED, Esquire, President. Hon'ble GEORGE BRYAN, Vice President.
Mr. Hart, Mr. Read, Mr. Uria,
Mr. Mackey, and Mr. Thompson.
Captain John McPherson having applied to the Board for an eighteen Pounder, which belonged to Mr. Joseph Leonard, of Shrewsbury, and which had been offered to this Board for thirteen hundred pounds, but the price deemed too high; and the said Cap- tain McPherson having signified his willingness to give the said price,
Resolved, That he be permitted to purchase the same from Mr. Searle, the Agent of the said Mr. Leonard,; and this Board release their right thereto, upon condition the said Captain McPherson pay Mr. George Henry the expences of bringing the said gun from Bordentown to this place, and that the give the refusal of her to this Board at the said price, if he should have occasion to sell her hereafter; also,
Resolved, That he have one of the Twelve Pounders granted by resolve last Saturday, on the terms therein expressed.
In Council.
Tuesday, July the 6th, 1779.
PRESENT:
The Hon'ble GEORGE BRYAN, Vice President.
Mr. Hart, Mr. Mackey, Mr. Urie,
Mr. Read, and Mr. Thompson.
An order was drawn om the Treasurer in favour of Mr. Manuel Eyre, for the sum of sixty-six pounds six shillings and siz penas, the amount of his account for boards, &o.
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In Council.
Wednesday, July 7th, 17791.
PRESENT :
His Excellency JOSEPH REED, President .- Honourable GEORGE BRYAN, Vice President.
Mr. Thompson, Mr. Urie.
An order was drawn on the Treasurer in favour of Major Wil- liam Armstrong, Pay Master, for the sum of five thousand pounds, for paying the workmen employed at Mud Island and Billingsport, for which he is to account.
An order was drawn on the Treasurer in favour of Mr. John Pinkerton, for the sum of Fifty Pounds, the amount of, his account. for making two settees for the Court room, by order of Robert Allison ..
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Thursday, July 8th, 1779.
PRESENT :
His Excellency JOSEPH REED, President.
The Hon'ble GEORGE BRYAN, Esquire, Vice President. Mr. Mackey, Mr. Read, Mr. Urie.
Mr. Thompson, and
The memorial of Colonel John Cox, setting forth.that there is dus- to him from the State the sum of £5367 17 2, and praying the same may be discharged, &c., was. read, and the accounts on which the said Memorial is founded, were also receiv'd ; and thereupon,
An order was drawn on the Treasurer in favour of. Colonel John Cox, or his order, for the sum of Five thousand pounds, the same- to be charged to account of the said Cox; and the accounts were returned to Colonel Cox, to be by him laid before the Committee of General Assembly.
An order, signed by Hon'ble. George Bryan, Vice President,.was drawn on the Treasurer in favor of his Excellency Joseph Reed,. Esquire, President, or his order, the sum of Five hundred pounds, and the same to be charged to account of his Excellency's Salary.
WHEREAS, it is represented to the Counsil that application has been made to the board of War by the Garrison now at Billings- port, for necessary ordnance Stores ; and that Board appear, by their answer to the said application, to suppose that those Stores ought to be supplied by this.
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The case being considered,
Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Board that as the Garri- son of Billingsport are placed there at the request of Congress, and to preserve the communication of the Delaware, and that Post it- self is the property of the United, the Supplies may be justly deemed Continental, and shou'd the State in the first Instance fur- nish them, it wou'd be a proper charge to the United States ; That this Board not having any of the Stores required, they must be purchased at an Enormous price : therefore the Board of War be requested to supply the same, or give the necessary direction there- for.
Whereas, it is represented to this Board that divers Irregulari- ties and abuses have lately happened in the Public Markets; highly discouraging and Injurious to the good people of the Country, and tending to prevent the usual and necessary supplies for the use of the city:
And Whereas, It also appears that notwithstanding the Clerke of the Markett, divers Constables, and many well disposed private Citizens, have attempted to prevent the abases above-mentioned, yet the same were continued on the last Market day, from which there is great reason to believe that many disaffected and Ill designing persons are endeavouring to distress the City, and thereby excite tumult and Insurrections ; Therefore
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