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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 --TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1776
Resolved, That the sum of 60,000 dollars be advanced to Mr. James Mease, for the payment of the militia, and to pay for the articles he is ordered to purchase; he to be accountable.
Whereas, a full representation in Congress of the several United States, is highly necessary on business of much importance to America; therefore,
Resolved, That the president be desired to write letters to the conventions and assemblies of the respective states, requesting that measures be taken, to cause, as speedily as possible, a full representation of the said states in Congress.1
[Note 1: 1 "The Congress being at present deeply engaged in matters of the utmost importance to the welfare of America, have judged it absolutely necessary that there should be a full representation of the several States as soon as possible. For this end I am to request, in obedience to their commands, you will immediately take proper measured to comply with the enclosed resolve, in order that the United States may be fully represented in Congress, and the sentiments of America be the better known upon those interesting subjects that lie before them I shall therefore only once more request your compliance with this requisition of Congress; and have the honour to be, gentlemen, your most obedient and very humble servant."John Hancock to the Assembly of New Hampshire, 2 October, 1776. Force,American Archives, Fifth Series, II, 839.]
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Stephen Moylan, Esqr. having resigned his office of quarter master general of the continental army,
Resolved, That Brigadier General Mifflin be authorized and requested to resume the said office, and that his rank and pay, as brigadier, be still continued to him:1
[Note 1: 1 "We have obtained Colonel Moylan's resignation, and General Mifflin comes again into the office of Quartermaster General."Elbridge Gerry to Horatio Gates, 27 September, 1776.]
That a committee ofthree four be appointed to confer with Brigadier General Mifflin:
The members chosen, Mr. R[ichard] H[enry] Lee, Mr. [Roger] Sherman, Mr. J[ohn] Adams, and Mr. [Elbridge] Gerry.
Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed to prepare, and bring in a plan, of a military Academy at the army:
The members chosen, Mr. [William] Hooper, Mr. [Thomas] Lynch, Mr. [George] Wythe, Mr. [William] Williams and Mr. J[ohn] Adams.
The several matters to this day referred, being postponed,
Adjourned to 10 o'Clock to Morrow.
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