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Head-Quarters, Harlem Heights, October 13.
GENERAL ORDERS.
Head-Quarters, Harlem Heights, October 13, 1776.
The General expressly orders that the men have four days' provisions ready dressed at all times; for which purpose the Commissaries or the Deputies are to keep the butchers constantly, killing till such supply is had; and one man from every mess is to be kept cooking. The commanding officers of regiments, and others, are most earnestly requested to see this order carried into immediate execution.
Supplies of ammunition may now be had, so that any officer who now neglects getting what is necessary, must be accountable to his country and the men under his command.
When any regiments are about to march, they are to have their tents struck, rolled up, and a guard under the command of a careful officer to attend them and the baggage, who is not, under any pretence, to leave them without orders.
As the enemy seem now to be endeavouring to strike some stroke before the close of the campaign, the General most earnestly conjures both officers and men, if they have any love for their country, and concern for its liberties, regard to the safety of their parents, wives, children and countrymen, that they will act with bravery and spirit, becoming the cause in which they are engaged; and to encourage and animate them so to do, there is every advantage of ground and situation, so that if we do not conquer, it must be our own faults. How much better will it be to die honourably fighting in the field, than to return home covered with shame and disgrace, even if the cruelty of the enemy should allow you to return! A brave and gallant behaviour for a few days, and patience under some little hardships, may save our country, and enable us to go into winter quarters with safety and honour.
The marching of some troops to King's Bridge makes it necessary to reduce the picket to six hundred men, and the fatigue proportionably.
Ticonderoga, October 2
Extract of the General Orders, Head-Quarters, Ticonderoga, October 2. The court here named was a General Court-Martial held in the Third Brigade, on Mount Independence, of which Lieutenant-Colonel Shreve was President. Of the several sentences of that court, one only is here given, with the General's confirmation of them all.
Lieutenant Benjamin Mooney, of the late Captain Harper's company, Colonel Wyman's regiment, tried by the same General Court-Martial for disobedience of orders and neglect of duty, plead in excuse his being inoculated for the small-pox. The Court considering this circumstance, together with the evidences, unanimously decide that Lieutenant Moony is guilty, and sentence him to be cashiered and published in the publick papers.
The General confirms all the above sentences, and orders the acquittals to take place immediately. The punishments to be inflicted at such time and place as the commanding officer shall direct. Lieutenant Mooney's crime and punishment to be published by the Judge-Advocate of the Court.
Ticonderoga, October 10
Extract of the General Orders, Head-Quarters, October 10.
Contrary to all good discipline, and in disobedience to the most positive orders, some officers and soldiers have presumed to shoot pigeons and other game in and about the several encampments; no less than two officers and twenty-eight men being yesterday detected in committing the above-mentioned scandalous irregularity. For their punishment the General orders the officers to oversee the men, who are, all of them, to be employed for two days in picking oakum for the use of the fleet, and such as are for the future guilty of firing their arms without orders, are to be sent to the Assistant Deputy Quartermaster-General to be dealt with in like manner.
Fish-Kill, October 14
In the Committee of Safety of that State this day, certain resolutions proposed by Mr. R. R. Livingston, for purchasing all the stock and grain in Westchester County, were read and agreed to; among them are the following:
"Resolved, That a Commissary be appointed immediately to repair to the County of Westchester, to purchase all the Cattle fit for the use of the Army within that County, and drive them down to the Army at King's Bridge as fast as they may be wanted, provided that so much shall be left as is absolutely necessary for the support of the families from whom the same shall be taken.
"Resolved, That if any person shall refuse to part with his Cattle at a reasonable price, that the Commissary be directed to drive them down to the Army, and return to the owner the money for which they sold, after deducting the contingent charge.
"Resolved, That Mr. Stephen Ward be Commissary, and that he be allowed a reasonable compensation for his expense and trouble in the execution of the above Resolves.
"Resolved, That Gil. Budd Horton, Alexander Hunt, James Varian, and Joseph Youngs, be appointed Commissioners to drive all the Horses, Hogs, Sheep, and Cattle, from those parts of the County of Westchester which lay upon the Sound or Hudson's River, and which are any way exposed to the enemy, and to billet them out upon the farms that lay on the interiour part of the County till the same can be otherwise disposed of, and that a reasonable compensation be allowed them for their trouble.
"Resolved and Ordered, That the Farmers in the County of Westchester immediately thresh out all their Grain, as the Straw will be absolutely necessary for the use of the Army, and as those who do not comply with this Resolution will be in danger of having their Straw taken for the use of the Army, even though the same should not be threshed.
"Resolved, That his Excellency General Washington be empowered to order any Straw in the County of Westchester to be taken for the use of the Army, paying to the owners a reasonable compensation therefor.
"Resolved, That his Excellency General Washington, in case that the Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, Horses, or Hay, in the County of Westchester should be in danger of falling into the hands of the enemy, be empowered either to remove it or them therefrom, or if that should not be practicable, to destroy the same."
Fish-Kill, October 16
On the 14th the Committee had ordered the Rev. Mr. Chauncey Graham to remove within one week from the Academy, which is wanted for the reception of troops. In the Committee of Safety this morning, "The Reverend C. Graham came into the Convention, and complained of great hardships in consequence of the order for his removal out of the Academy." It was thereupon "Ordered, That Colonel Allison and Mr. Moore proceed to the Academy to consult with Mr. Graham, and determine whether he can remain a few days therein, and what part he shall occupy."
A committee reported drafts of letters, which were read, approved, and ordered to be transmitted; among them the following, upon General Greene's letter relative to a horse in his possession, taken from a Tory on Long-Island:
In Committee of Safety, for the State of New-York.
SIR: We have received your favour of the 7th instant, respecting the horse taken by William Bradford, Adjutant to Colonel Hitchcock's Regiment, which you inform us is the property of one Jacob Wyckoff, who has joined the enemy. As the horse is now in your possession, and you are in want of one, we desire you will have him appraised and kept in your service until some future determination of the Convention or future Legislature of this State relative to the disposition of the property of all such persons as have or hereafter may join the enemy, that may fall into our hands. The bravery of the Adjutant will then also be considered.
I am, with great respect, sir, your most obedient servant.
To Major-General Greene.
Philadelphia, October 18
The Board of War having brought in a report this day, which was taken into consideration, Congress "Resolved, That Thaddeus Kosciuszko, Esq., be appointed an engineer in the service of the United States, with the pay of sixty dollars a month, and the rank of colonel."
The committee to whom the petition of Colonel M. Hazen was referred brought in their report, which was read. "The several matters to this day referred, being postponed," the Congress adjourned to Monday.
Philadelphia, October 17
"Mr. Duche having, by letter, informed the president, that the state of his health, and his parochial duties, were such, as obliged him to decline the honour of continuing chaplain to the Congress,
"Resolved, That Mr. president be desired to return the thanks of this house to the Rev. Mr. Duche, for the devout and acceptable manner in which he discharged his duty during the time he officiated as chaplain to it; and that 150 dollars be presented to him, as an acknowledgment from the house for his services."
Philadelphia, October 16
The Marine Committee, to whom were referred the petition of B. Marshall & Brothers, and certain propositions from the state of Massachusetts bay, brought in their report, which was taken into consideration; whereupon Congress
"Resolved, That what relates to the petition of B. Marshall & Brothers be postponed to Wednesday the 23d instant.
"Resolved, That it be recommended to the general court of Massachusetts bay, to give the continental agent the full weight of their influence to make the frigate Hancock ready for sea immediately; that whatever expence shall accrue to the state of Massachusetts bay, either for procuring guns or other stores for fitting the said frigate, shall be reimbursed on demand; and that, in directing the cruise of the said frigate, the Congress will pay all the regard to the protection of the commerce of Massachusetts bay, that the zeal of that state, in the common cause, justly entitles it to."
Philadelphia, October 18
The Council of Safety of this State this day "Resolved, That in consideration of the high price of Clothing, &c., the pay of the men on board the Fleet belonging to this State, be advanced to 3l. per month, to commence from the next pay day."
"John Brigs was discharged from his confinement upon giving security for his good behaviour."
Mr. Nesbitt was directed to pay Captain John Lighburn for eight hundred bushels of salt, at 14s., 560l.
Watertown, October 12
The General Court of this State hath passed the following:
"Whereas this State has advanced on account of the Continent, for the purpose of carrying on the present war, a sum of money amounting to at least 125,000l., lawful money, since the time of their exhibiting their last account to the Congress: And whereas the Committee appointed to prepare an account of these expenditures cannot get the same ready to forward at this time to Congress, and this State stand in need of an immediate supply of money:
"Therefore, Resolved, That the Delegates appointed to represent this State at Congress be, and they hereby are directed immediately to make application to the Congress, praying that they would advance this State at least 100,000l., in part payment of the above-mentioned sum, and until the account above referred to can be forwarded to Congress."
On the 11th the Court "Resolved, That the sum of 200l. be paid out of the publick Treasury to the Honourable Samuel Adams, Esq., in part for his services as a Member of Congress for this State"; and that 170l. be paid to David Gardner "for the purchase of Corn, Rye, Pork, and Molasses, &c., to be by him delivered to the Committee of Correspondence, Safety, and Inspection, for the township of Machias, to be by them distributed among the distressed inhabitants of said place, at the prime cost and necessary charges," upon their note to the Treasurer.
Annapolis, October 14
The Convention of this State, on motion of Mr. Parnham, this day "Resolved, That this Convention will enter on no new business (except from evident necessity) until they have finished the consideration of the Declaration of Rights and form of Government." On a second motion of Mr. Parnham, the question was put, "That for the expediting the Bill of Rights and form of Government the House shall sit, while that business is transacting, every evening till eight o'clock?" and it was resolved in the affirmative.
The Convention then resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole, to consider of the Declaration of Rights and form of Government for this State, Mr. T. Wright in the chair; who reported that the Committee had come to several resolutions thereon, "but not having had time to come to a conclusion, had directed him to move for leave to sit again"; and the Convention resolved to go again into a Committee of the Whole upon the same the next morning.
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Roxborough, Philadelphia County, September 16, 1776.
ALL persons who are indebted to the estate of PETER RIGHTER, deceased, are desired to make speedy payment to the Executors; and all persons having any just demands against said estate, are desired to produce their accounts, properly proved, that they may be settled by JOHN RIGHTER, and ENOCH LEVERING, Executors.
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EIGHT DOLLARS Reward.
RUN away, on Sunday morning, the 18th of August inst. from the subscriber, in Carlisle, a servant man, named James Hutton, born in Ireland, but came to Philadelphia from England about two years ago, aged about 20 years, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, a slender healthy looking lad, one eye squints, rocks as he walks, short dark brown hair, which he commonly wears tied, cut short on the top of the head; had on, when he went away, a brown broadcloth coat, not lined, but faced with brown shaloon, plain yellow gilt buttons, with cat-gut eyes, a light blue broadcloth jacket, lined with blue shaloon, without sleeves, white metal washed buttons, with cat-gut eyes, a coarse homespun shirt, and trowsers nearly of the same kind, made with a fall before, strong shoes, brass buckles, an half-worn hat, made part of beaver and part racoon furr, cut in the new fashion, a black ribbon round the crown, the top of the crown of his hat much faded; he can write well, and will probably forge a pass, as well for himself as for a certain William Hawthorn, a Shoemaker, servant of Edmund Kean, of Carlisle, with whom it is thought he is in company. Whoever secures the said servant in any goal, shall have Four Dollars reward (if taken within 40 miles of Carlisle) or the above reward if taken any greater distance, and reasonable charges, if brought to Carlisle, paid by
GEORGE STEVENSON.
EIGHT DOLLARS Reward.
RUN away, on Sunday morning, the 18th of August inst. from the subscriber, in Carlisle, a servant man, named William Hawthorn, born in Ireland, a Shoemaker by trade; had on an half-worn grey cloth coat, with metal buttons, red jacket, with white metal buttons, half-worn buckskin breeches, old worsted stockings, one pair of pumps and one pair of shoes, with round copper buckles, coarse tow shirt and stock, long black hair, tied behind, and the fore part of his hair turned up high, one wool hat, bound with black tape; he is full 6 feet high, stoop shouldered; he has a down look when spoken to; said servant is very talkative, and a great lover of strong drink, aged about 25 years, and says he formerly deserted from the Inniskillen dragoons; he also stole Three Pounds in cash; he can write well, and will probably forge a pass, as well for himself as for a certain James Hutton, servant to George Stevenson, Esq; of Carlisle, with whom it is thought he is in company. Whoever secures the said servant in any goal, shall have Four Dollars reward (if taken within 40 miles of Carlisle) or the above reward, if taken any greater distance, and reasonable charges, if brought to Carlisle, paid by
EDMUND KEAN, Shoemaker.
Lancaster, July 29, 1776.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN away the 29th ult. from the subscriber, living in the Borough of Lancaster, two indented servants; one named Thomas Read, about 20 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, of a swarthy complexion; has black straight hair, and is much given to strong liquor; had on and took with him a grey hunting shirt, yellow trowsers, a pair of old plush breeches, worsted stockings, old shoes, and an old felt hat. The other named Robert M'Ginnis, about 18 years of age, 5 feet 5 inches high, with black hair; had on and took with him a grey hunting shirt and trowsers, white stockings, old shoes, and an old beaver hat. They are both from Dublin, and have been about a year in the country; it is suspected they will try to enlist, and make for the camp; all officers are forewarned not to enlist them. Whoever takes up and secures said servants in any goal, so as their master may have them again, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by
MICHAEL MOSSER.
Philadelphia, July 21, 1776.
RUN away from the subscriber, an apprentice boy, named JACOB HARPER, about 18 years of age, near 5 feet 6 inches high, stout made, brown hair, a little freckled in his face, of Dutch descent, but speaks good English; he had on a grey cloth coat, waistcoat and breeches, white ribbed cotton stockings, and a good felt hat. Whoever secures him, so that his master gets him again, shall receive Two Dollars reward.
CHRISTOPHER BINKS, Fourth-street.
WAS FOUND, on the 27th of August, in the Church at Princeton, A KNAPSACK, marked T. D. Whoever has lost the same, proving his property and paying charges, may have it again, by applying to Captain JACOB LEECH, in Cheltenham township, Philadelphia county.
WAS taken up by the subscriber, at George Grey's Ferry, in Kingsess, a black STRAY MARE, between 13 and 14 hands high, low in flesh, appears pretty old, has two white spots on each shoulder. The owner is desired to come, prove his property, pay charges, and take her away.
JOHN MATZINGER.
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