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184 Council of Safety-Aug. 15, 1777, to March 12, 1778.
STATE OF VERMONT. IN COUNCIL OF SAFETY, 30th Sept. 1777.
Martin Rosinback is permitted to pass to his home in Little Hoosaach, & return in 30 days.
I promise on the forfeiture of one thousand pounds to see the above named Martin before the Council at the Expiration of 30 days. AARON BACHUS.
Samuel Cook is permitted to Take his Cattle from this to his home in Saratoga Pattent there to remain so long as he can be safe from the Enemy. By order of Council, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
To whom it may Concern.
BENNINGTON, 30th September, 1777.
Dear General,-Your favour of the 28th is this moment come to hand. Your honors particular Care for this part of the Country I am ordered by the Council to acknowledge. They are of opinion that the post you have been pleased to order occupied in this Department, will Sufficiently secure the Inhabitants for the present.
I have the Honor to be, Dr. General,
your most Obedient Humble Servant, By order, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y. The Honble Majr. Gent. Lincoln.
STATE OF VERMONT. IN COUNCIL OF SAFETY, 1t October 1777.
Samuel Place is permitted to pass from this to his home in Dummer to remain there unmolested as he has Taken the oath of fidility to the United States of America.
By order of Council, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
STATE OF VERMONT. IN COUNCIL OF SAFETY, 1t Oct., 1777.
Request being made to this Council by Captain Winchester for Teames to forward provisions for the Speedy Relief of the Army in consequence of which the Council have granted Warrants to procure Carriages Suf- ficient to forward one hundred barrils of flour.
By order, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
October 2d .- Ebenezer Willoughby is Permitted six days absence then to Return to this Council.
By order, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
October 3d .- This day an application being made to this Council by the Chief Surgeon of the Hospital in this Town for Kittles, we have therefore Given an order to procure the Same.
By order of Council, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
STATE OF VERMONT. IN COUNCIL OF SAFETY, 3d Oct. 1777.
Isaac Goodsel is Permitted to pass & repass any where to the South of the North line of Manchester, and also Take any of his effects which have been Seized by authority, his proving his property, as he has Taken the Oath of Fidility to the United States.
By order, To whom it may Concern.
THOMAS CHITTENDEN, Pres't.
Council of Safety-Aug. 15, 1777, to March 12, 1778. 185
STATE OF VERMONT. IN COUNCIL OF SAFETY, 3d Oct. 1777. To Captain John Simonds:
Sir,-You are hereby authorized and impowered to Let or Lese all the Estate of Colonel James Rogers late of Kent, (now with the King's Troops,) both real & personal, and all Real Estate (except so much as humanity requires for the Comfortable Support of the family left Be- hind) you will Sell at public Vendue and Return the Money Raised on such Sail (after the Cost is paid) to the Treasurer of this State. The improved Land you will Let or Lese to some proper person or persons as you shall judge will serve best the purpose of supporting the family & the Benefit of this State, not exceeding the Term of Two years.
You will return to this Council an account of all the Estate boath real & personal that you shall seize. You will Take the Advice of the Com- mittee of the town of Kent with regard to what part will be sufficient to support the Family. You are to obey the orders of this Council from time to time, relative to said Estate, and settle your accts. with them or their Successors, or some person or persons appointed for that purpose, & you are to do it on oath.
By order of Council,
THOMAS CHITTENDEN, Pres". Attest, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
This may certify that we pursuant to Gen' Gates orders employed Mr. Moses Cleaveland to ride post from this to Shiffield & to Impress fresh horses when he should find it Necessary.
By order of Council, JOS. FAY, Sec'y.
To whom it may Concern.
STATE OF VERMONT. IN COUNCIL OF SAFETY, 34 Octr 1777.
The bearer Abigail Fairfield is permitted to Take the two yearling Colts the former property of her Husband & Consort, the same to her own use unless it shall hereafter appear that they have been disposed of by order of this Council.
By order of Council,
JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y. BENNINGTON, 3d October 1777.
Dear Colo .:- I have this day Reed your favour dated Paulet, 1t Octo- ber Inst., & am ordered by this Couneil to return you their Sincear thanks for your Spirited Behaviour since your Appointment, & in par- ticular your Late Noble Enterprise at Lake George Landing, Ticonde- roga and for distroying the Enemies Water Craft in General to the Great Disadvantage of the Enemy. With respect to the appointment of Sergt Smally to a Lieutenant in Capt. Woods Company, it will be Left with you if a proper Recommendation can be obtained & he raises his quoto of men.
Shoes can be had at Shaftsbury as we are informed there is some made their. Upwards of 30 pr are ready, which you can send for at any Time. I heartily wish you Success, and make no Doubt you will Conduct your- self agreeable to the Trust reposed in you, & am, Dr Sir, By order of Council, your most Obedient
Humble Servant,
THOS. CHITTENDEN, Pres't.
Colo. Samuel Herrick.
Copy examd.
JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
Luther Colvin is permitted to drive of [off] his and the Widow Mary Potters Stock, he proving their property and paying charges. By order of Council, Jos. FAY, Sec'y.
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186 Council of Safety-Aug. 15, 1777, to March 12, 1778.
Moses Holibud is Permitted to pass from this to Williamstown with his family and to Return to this Council within one Week. By order of Council,
Jos. FAY, Sec'y. IN COUNCIL, Oct. 4th 1777. Jonathan Holabud is Permitted to pass to Woodbury in Connecticut. By order, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
STATE OF VERMONT. IN COUNCIL OF SAFETY, 4 Oct. 1777.
Alexander McDoughel is permitted to pass from this to his home at the Scotch Patent, as he has Taken the oath of Fidility to the United States. By order of Council, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
To whom it may Concern.
BENNINGTON, 4th October 1777.
Dear Sir,-The Council (at the request of Dr. Hovey,) have Provided a Number of Hospitals for the Sick Militia. Nothing seems Wanting to make them as Comfortable as their Condition will admit of, excepting the want of a Commissary furnished with money to procure provisions and other necessaries for said Hospital, the former commissary being called upon by Doctr. Hogan, to make a final Settlement & give back the Cash that Remains on hand. The same Gentleman (Capt. Fassett) is willing to still Continue Commissary to the Hospital on being properly supplied with Cash. I am Sir by order of Council, your very Humble Servant, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
Doct. Jona. Potts, D. G. N. D.
IN COUNCIL, Bennington, 6th October 1777.
Dear General,-The Council are this moment informed by Doctr. Hovey who has at present the Charge of upwards of one hundred sick belonging to the Army and deposited in this place, that [he] is Called upon by Letter from the Surgeon and Physicians at N. City to Attend the sick at that place. The Circumstances is truly critical. This Town has suffered almost every Inconvenience with Cheerfulness and always Stand Ready to Contribute any thing in their Power for the common cause. But as we find we are incumbered with many things & have neither Surgeons, Physicians or Medicines to attend those already on hand, beg your honor to place some Continental Surgeon or Physician in lieu of Doct. Hovey, in Case he must be removed. The Surgeon who has the Command at N. City will be Served with this request at the Same Time. I am Dr General by order of
Council your most obedient Humble Servant, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y. The Honble Major Gent. Gutes Commanding N. D.
N. B. Doct. Hovey gives universal Satisfaction, therefore pray he may continue if Consistant. Jos. FAY, Sec'y.
STATE OF VERMONT. IN COUNCIL, 6 October 1777. Sir,-We are informed that Mr. S. Payne of Sunderland has in his Custody one yoke of oxen the Property of this State which we desire youd Take into Custody immediately.
I am Sir by order of Council Your Humble Servant, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y. Lt. Peter Roberts,
Lt. Martin Powel or Commissioners [of Sequestration.]
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October 6th 1777.
Gideon Squire is permitted to pass from this [to] Granvil and Remove his Family.
By order of Council, JOSEPHI FAY, Sec'y.
STATE OF VERMONT. IN COUNCIL OF SAFETY, 7th Oct. 1777.
This Council orders that you diliver James Haskins the Gun which you took from him. By order of Council, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
To Abner Blanchard.
Oct. S 1777.
Gentlemen,-This Council Earnestly Recommend to the Town of Ben- nington to Warn a Town meeting to fill up the Committee of Safety for said Town. By order of Council, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y. To the Selectmen of Bennington.
Sold Simeon Sears & Mr. Risdon the one half of the Cart Belonging to this State for 23 dollars. By order, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
Daniel Eady is permitted to pass from this to Durham there to Re- main until further orders, as he has voluntarily Taken the Oath of Fi- dility to the United States.
By order of Council, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
To whom it may Concern.
BENNINGTON, Sth October 1777.
Sir,-This Council are informed that you are found (since you passed Examination before us) with Armes & ammunition secretted which Gives the Inhabitants Great uneasiness, and nothing short of your mak- ing immedeate Satisfaction to this Council will prevent your being or- dered immediately to remove, which must be done forthwith.
By order of Council, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
P. S. If you can Satisfy the Inhabitants and obtain their Liberty you may remain until further orders.
Jos. FAY.
David Castle, Paulet.
STATE OF VERMONT. IN COUNCIL, Bennington, Sth Oct. 1777.
Dr. General,-The Council this moment had under Examination a Seargent Major of the Foreign Troops Taken near Mount Independence by a scout of Colo. Herrick's Rangers, who informs that the Garisons of Tyconderoga & Independence have been Reinforced by about 600 Troops (principally British) from Fort Stanwix. That it is Reported at that place, that Detachment is to make a forced march West of Lake George with 10 days Provisions to reinforce General Burgoyne, that no move- ments of any Boats across the Lake is mentioned among them. The whole Number of Troops at thair Garisons is about 2000. The Council hold themselves Bound in duty to Give the Earliest Intelligence of any Movements of the Enemy that may come first to their knowledge.
I have the honor to be Dear General (by order of Council) your most Obt. Humble Servant,
JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
Honble Major Gent Gates.
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Council of Safety-Aug. 15, 1777, to March 12, 1778.
BENNINGTON, 10th Oct. 1777.
Transmitted the Intelligence [foregoing] of a reinforcement to Gen1. Fellows by Letter of this Date.
JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
STATE OF VERMONT. IN COUNCIL OF SAFETY, 9th Oct. 1777.
William Hurlbut is permitted to pass from this to Skeensborough and secure his family, as he has Voluntarily taken the oath of fidelity to the United States of America.
By order of Council,
JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
Oct. 9th 1777.
You will please to Diliver Mr. Timothy Prichet the Cart & oxen Belonging to John Whitlock to go to Castleton and bring off said Whit- locks Family to this place.
By order of Council, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
Jeptha Bartholomew is permitted to pass from this to join Capt. Par- maly Allen's Company in the Ranging service, as he has passed Exam- ination before this Council & Taken the Oath of Fidility to the States of America.
By order, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
STATE OF VERMONT. IN COUNCIL OF SAFETY, 10th Octr. 1777.
This may Certify whom it may Concern that Doct. Jacob Rhuback being a friend to his Country has full power from this Council to Take his Estate where it may be found, proving his property. By order of Council, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y. To whom it may Concern.
Ephraim Knapp is permitted to go to Arlington and Remove his fam- ily down the Country.
By order of Council, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
To whom it may Concern.
STATE OF VERMONT. IN COUNCIL OF SAFETY, 10 Oct. 1777.
Comfort Curtis and his Brother John Curtis are permitted to pass to Clarindon or Elsewhere and collect his family & Effects and return to this Council with all possible Expedition. By order of Council, THOMAS CHITTENDEN, Pres't. Copy examd. Pr Jos. FAY, Sec'y.
Resolved that no more Rangers be enlisted into Colo. Samuel Her- ricks Regimt, to serve in the present Campaign. By order of Council, THOMAS CHITTENDEN, Pres't. Attest, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
Oct. 18 1777.
This day Agreeable to the manifests sent to Nathaniel Fisk from this Council of the 8th of September last, he has personally appeared & Vol- untarily Taken the oath of Fidility to the United States of America. By order of Council, JOS. FAY, Sec'y.
Liberty is hereby given to the bearer Nathaniel Fisk to Take such Live Stock or other effects belonging to him, (not disposed of according
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to the directions of this Council,) wherever it may be found, he proving his property and paying Reasonable Charges.
By order of Council, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
STATE OF VERMONT. IN COUNCIL OF SAFETY, 20 October 1777. To the Committee of Safety, Bennington:
Gentlemen,-On the request of Captain John Fassett Jur. one of your sd Committee, The Council are of opinion that any person from this State, who has voluntarily deserted the Countrys cause. & have had Re- course to the Enemy for Protection, directly or Indirectly, do remain in their present Situation until a Requisition be made by those who have them in Custody to the Authority of this State.
By order of Council, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
STATE OF VERMONT. IN COUNCIL OF SAFETY, Oct. 20 1777.
This Council having had under Consideration the particular circum- stances of John Whitlock, are of opinion that he return to his farm in Castleton whenever he shall produce a Certificate from under the hands of his several Neighbors in that Vicinity that they are severally satisfied to Receive him into their Friendship, and their to remain until further orders, unmolested.
By order of Council. JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
N. B. May return with family if chuses.
To whom it may Concern :- The bearer John Whitlock is permitted to pass to Castleton for the purpose of procuring the above named Certifi- cate. By order of Council, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
Col. Peter Olcott proposed the following Question to the Council vizt. Several of my men deserted over to the Enemy after being drafted to go to Tyconderoga. were gone about one month & Returned. The Question is what must be done with those men.
Signd. PETER OLCOTT.1
The Council's Answer is:
If those men are willing to defend the States at the risque of Life and fortune, to Loose what has been taken from them, and sold for the benifit of the Country, and in case no Seizure & sale has been made, pay a fine adequate to their Crimes, give them protection and pardon, but if they refuse to be [bear] their proportion of Expence & will not Take up Armes in favor of our Cause. Treat them as outlaws.
By order of Council, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
John Whitlock on further Consideration Judges it not Safe to Remove his family or Return himself to Castleton according to the pass from the Council of this day's date, he is therefore permitted to pass with his fam- ily & effects to Danbury in Connecticut.
By order of Council, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
To whom it may Concern.
STATE OF VERMONT. IN COUNCIL OF SAFETY, 20th Oct. 1777.
Whereas, God in his providence has smiled in a very remarkable man- ner on our Armes in this Northern Department,? whereby we are Se-
1 See biographical notices of the members of the first Council, post, for notice of Col. Olcott.
2 Meaning the capture of Burgoyne's army.
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cured in a very considerable degree from the Ravages and Machinations of a Cruel and inveterate Enemy & their Confederates:
And Whereas we delight not in the Misery or Confinement of any Individuals when such Confinement is not absolutely Necessary for the Security of the Major part-Therefore we Recommend it to the Com- mittees of the several Towns in this State to Liberate all such persons as have been Confined on Suspicion of being Enimical, or any whom you may Judge may with Safety to this State, or the United States, be Liberated in full or in part, with proper Restrictions, such as confine- ment to their farms or Towns under the Inspection of Reputable per- sons & during Good Behaviour.
By order of Council, JONAS FAY, V. Pres't.
Copy examd. JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
STATE OF VERMONT. IN COUNCIL OF SAFETY, 20th Oct. 1777
Jeremiah Parker is permitted to pass to his home in Clarindon, there to remain unmolested until further orders from this Council. By order of Council, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y, To whom it may Concern.
The bearer Joseph Luis [Lewis] is permitted to pass to Clarindon and Remain at Liberty until further orders from this Council. By order, Jos. FAY, Sec'y. To whom it may Concern.
Henry Francisco is Permitted to pass to his home at Granvil & there to remain unmolested until further orders from this Council, or any Mil- itary officer who may have demands on him. By order, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y. To whom it may Concern.
STATE OF VERMONT. IN COUNCIL OF SAFETY, 21t Octr 1777. Resolved that Captain Joseph Bowker1 be and is hereby appointed a
1 Col. JOSEPH BOWKER was one of the most prominent men in the state during the few years in which he lived to take part in public affairs. With two exceptions he was President of every General Convention, the records of which are given in this volume. At the first election un- der the constitution he was elected representative for Rutland and at the same time received the highest vote cast for any man as Councillor. Before the votes for Councillors had been canvassed, he was elected Speaker of the House, which office and that of representative he of course relinquished on taking his seat in the Council. To that body he was elected seven times and until his death. He was the first judge of Rutland county court, which office he held till Dec. 1783 ; also the first. judge of probate, and held that office until his death in 1784. Thor- oughly patriotic, eminently useful and pre-eminently popular, he left no heir to perpetuate his name, and no stone marks his grave. But as long as the early history of Vermont shall survive, his name will live .- See Deming's Catalogue, 1778-1851; and H. Hall's Early History, p. 456.
Council of Safety-Aug. 15, 1777, to March 12, 1778. 191
Commissioner of Sequestration, as Also Mr. George Foot 1 of Castleton is hereby appointed a Commissioner of Sequestration, to act in Conjunc- tion (when it may be necessary) with the other Commissioners of Se- questration appointed on this side of the Mountains.
By order of the Council. JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y. Warrant given to George Foot.1
Daniel Squire & Ebenezer Squire are permitted to Return to their homes & remain unmolested until further orders from this Council, hav- ing Taken the Oath of fidelity to the United States.
By order, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
Abraham Davoo, of Pownal. is permitted to pass to his home in said Pownal unmolested until further orders from this Council.
Jos. FAY, Sec'y.
P. S. Was in Bennington Battle; has Taken the oath of Fidelity to the United States.
STATE OF VERMONT. IN COUNCIL OF SAFETY, 21t October 1777.
Benjamin Rose is permitted to return to his home & be Liable to re- turn to this Council when called for, or any authority of N. York. By order of Council, Jos. FAY, Sec'y.
Henry Young is permitted to return home and remain until further orders from this Council.
By order of Council, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
To whom it may Concern.
This Council having taken into consideration the complaint of Job Wood against Ebenezer Wood, & having heard the several Evidences in support of the Complaint, are of opinion that Job Wood rest in the peacable Possession of the Farm the former property of Ebenr. Davis, late Decd., without Molestation from Ebenezer Wood until a proper Tryal can be had relative to the Title of Land, and that the said Eben- ezer pay to the said Job for damage in breach of promise the sum of four pounds four shillings L. Money, & pay the Cost of Tryal. Taxed at
£2 12 0.
By order of Council,
JONAS FAY, V. President.
The Complaint relative to the above Judgment, Warrant & Evidences to support it, are on file. JOS. FAY. Sec'y.
STATE OF VERMONT. IN COUNCIL OF SAFETY, 22d Oct. 1777.
John McNiel is permitted to pass from this to his home, there to re- main under the authority of N. York, as he has Voluntarily taken the oath of Fidility to the United States of America.
By order of Council, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y. To whom it may Concern.
David Scott is permitted to pass from this to his home in White Creek, there to diliver himself up to the Authority of N. York, having Taken the oath of fidility to the United States of America.
By order of Council, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
Amos Marsh is permitted to pass to his home, there to remain until further orders from this Council, having Taken the Oath of fidelity to the United States. By order, Jos. FAY, Sec'y.
1 The name of Mr. Foot appears again, in 1778, as quarter-master of the 5th Regiment.
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Joseph Bratten is permitted to pass from this to his home in Clarin- don, there to remain until further orders from this Council, also is per- mitted to Take his Cow wherever he may find her, proving his property, having taken the oath of fidelity to the United States. By order, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
STATE OF VERMONT. IN COUNCIL OF SAFETY, 24 Octr. 1777.
Resolved that Capt. Elkanah Cook be appointed & is hereby appointed one of the Commissioners of Sequestration for the State of Vermont to act in Conjunction with the other Commissioners heretofore appointed. Warrant and Instructions given.
Attest, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y. IN COUNCIL, Bennington, 24 October 1777.
Sir,-The Council finding it necessary Have Thought fit to appoint you a Commissioner of Sequestration, to act in conjunction with those Commissioners heretofore appointed-and Inclose you a Warrant for that purpose. Hope you will Accept thereof, by which yon will Oblidge your Country & Your Humble Servant,
By order of Council, JOSEPHI FAY, Sec'y. To Capt. Elkanah Cook.
To Col. Samuel Herrick:
Dr. Sir,-Whereas Capt. [Justus] Sherwoods' wife has applied to this Council for Liberty to go to her husband at Tyconderoga, the Coun- cil would Recommend to you, or the officer commanding at Pawlet or Skeensboro, to convey her (by a Flagg) if you think it best, & by such person as you shall think most Expedient. Her necessary clothing & one bed is to be Allowed her.
By order of Council, JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
The bearer Samuel Adams wife 2 is permitted to pass with her Chil- dren to her Husband at Tyconderoga unmolested, after passing the Ex- amination of the officer Commanding the Northern department. Nec- essary clothing & bedding to be Allowed, which order the Commanding officer will see punctually fulfilled.
By order of Council,
JOSEPH FAY, Sec'y.
1 Capt. JUSTUS SHERWOOD, (sometimes written Justice.) of New Ha- ven. He was named by John Munro as one of the party who rescued Remember Baker in 1772. Sherwood was proprietor's clerk of New Haven from the first meeting in 1774 until late in 1776, when he removed to Shaftsbury on account of the war. He was then an avowed loyalist, and was punished as such at Bennington. In his exasperation, he raised a company of loyalists and joined the British army in Canada. Col. Thomas Johnson of Newbury complimented Capt. Sherwood for humanity to him when a prisoner in Canada. He was employed by Gen. Haldimand in the negotiations with Vermont in 1780-83 .- See Vt. Historical Magazine, vol. I, pp. 71, 125; Vt. Historical Society Collections, vol. II, p. 168, and numerous other pages indicated in the index of that volume; and ante, p. 148, note on John Munro.
2 See ante, p. 167, note on Dr. Samuel Adams.
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BENNINGTON, 25th Oct. 1777.
Dear General,-I am directed to acquaint your Honor of the Necessity of Building some Barracks, a Hospital, &c. in this place, as there is a Large Continental Store keep here of Provisions & ammunition for the use of the Continent, & a Guard to Guard it, as also it is a place where soldiers Rendezvous, which makes it not only Necessary on acct. of its being very Troublesome to the Inhabitants, but very inconvenient for both officers & Soldiers, who are passing to and from the Army. The Inhabitants of this place have been Willing to Suffer any thing to sup- port the American Cause. & still are, but if your honor should think ex- pedient to order Barracks to be Erected it would Greatly Contribute to the Benefit & Happiness of not only the People but officers and Soldiers that may be ordered this way. I shall However submit the affair to your honors direction being assured nothing in the power of your honor will be wanting that will Contribute to the Hapiness of the People.
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