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A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation: U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates, 1774-1875
Journals of the Continental Congress --FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1775
The Committee, to whom the petition of Captain Jenkins was referred, brought in their report, which was read.
The Committee to whom the letter from the committee of inspection of the county of Frederic, in the Colony of Maryland, relative to Allen Cameron, John Smith, and John Connolly, with the papers inclosed, was referred, brought in their report, which being taken into consideration,
Resolved, That the said Allen Cameron, John Smith, and John Connolly, be confined in Prison in Philadelphia until the further order of Congress, at the continental Expence.
Ordered, That the president transmit a copy of the above to the committee of Inspection of Frederic, and desire them, in pursuance of the above resolution, to send the prisoners under guard to Philadelphia.
On motion made, Resolved, That the petition of Jonathan Hudson, be referred to a Committee of three.
The members chosen, Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson, Mr. [John] Penn, and Mr. R[obert] Morris.
The Congress, taking into consideration the letters from Lord Stirling, ∥came to the following resolutions:∥
Resolved, That Mr. Thomas Lowry be appointed to supply the New Jersey battalions with the rations and other necessaries allowed the Soldiers at said 7d ¾=[31-360 of a dollar] per ration.
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On motion, Resolved, That Mr. Crane be directed to give Mr. Lowry the proper order for securing, for the use of the Jersey battalions, the blankets in the barracks in that colony.
Resolved, That each company of the two battalions raised in New Jersey, not already ordered to the fort on Hudson's River, in the highlands, in the Colony of New York, be, and they are hereby ordered to march, as soon as they can be furnished with barrack necessaries and arms, to the city of New York, and ∥there∥ remain till farther orders; and that four of the companies ordered to the fort in the highlands, be likewise stationed in the city of New York, till Barracks can be fitted up for them in that fort.
Ordered, That a copy of the above be transmitted to Lord Stirling.
On motion, Resolved, That a surgeon be allowed to each regiment, ∥in the service of the United Colonies;∥
That the pay of a regimental Surgeon be 25 Dollars per ∥calendar∥ month.
William Barnet, jun. was unanimously elected surgeon of the first or eastern battalion raised in New Jersey.
On motion, Resolved, That a standing committee, to consist of one member from each Colony, be appointed to take into consideration the application of the several persons applying to be officers in the American army, to examine into their qualifications, and report to Congress.
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On motion, Resolved, That Mr. G[unning] Bedford, the deputy muster master general, ∥who is now in town,∥ be directed to muster the battalion raised in this Colony, and make return to Congress as soon as possible.
Resolved, That the farther consideration of Lord Sterling's letter, ∥which respects the arresting and imprisoning soldiers for small sums,∥ be referred to a committee of Mr. [John] Jay, Mr. [James] Wilson, and Mr. W[illiam] Livingston.
The Committee on frauds report that they have made some proficiency, but meet1
[Note 1: 1 An unfinished entry.]
The committee appointed to consider of ways and means for establishing expresses, brought in their report, which was read.
On motion, Ordered, That the letters from General Schuyler, General Montgomery and Colonel Arnold, be published.2
[Note 2: 2 Printed in the Pennsylvania Packet, 11 December, 1775.]
The several matters to this day referred, being postponed,
Adjourned to 10 o'Clock to Morrow.
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