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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 --WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1776
A memorial from Thomas Denef was read1 and referred to the Board of War.
[Note 1: 1 This memorial is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 41, II, folio 408.]
The Board of War brought in a report, which was taken into consideration: Whereupon,
Resolved, That Congress appoint the officers of the artillery batallion, agreed to be raised in Virginia.
A petition and memorial from John Sergeant was read:2
[Note 2: 2 This petition is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 41, IX, folio 9. Sergeant was missionary to the Mohekunnuk tribe of Indians at Stockbridge.]
Ordered, That it be referred to the committee on the
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letter from Thomas Cushing, Esqr. and the that the report ∥that subject∥ by them made, be re-committed.
The committee to whom the letter from Thomas Cushing. Esquire, was referred, have examined the matter thereof, and come to the following resolutions thereupon; viz.
Resolved, that it is the opinion of this committee, that Mr. Sammuel Kirkland and Mr. Aaron Crosby, whom the commissioners at Boston, appointed by the society for propagating the gospel among the indians, had employed as missioners for that purpose, the former at Oneida, and the other at Onaquaughe, be continued in their offices one year from the expiration of that for which they are now engaged; and that each of them be allowed a salary of four hundred and sixteen dollars and two thirds of a dollar, equal to one hundered pounds sterling, to be reimbursed by the said commissioners when they shall receive money sufficient from the said society.
Resolved, that it is the opinion of this committee, that the United States ought not to contribute to the support of a missionary to the Mohekon indians, of whom some reside at Stockbridge in the state of Massachusetts bay, and others at several places in the state of New York.1
[Note 1: 1 This report, in the writing of George Wythe, is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 19, I, folio 615. The date of the presentation of the report is not given, but was some time after October 28.]
Resolved, That the delegates from the four New England governments be directed to take the most effectual measures to have, at least, 10,000 pair of shoes, and 10,000 pair of stockings, purchased in those states, and sent forward to General Washington's head quarters, with all possible expedition, for the use of the soldiers under his command.
That a committee of three be appointed to procure a translation into the German language of the late treaty between the Courts of London and Hesse, for troops to be employed in America. That said committee be fully authorized to pursue means the most effectual in their judgment, for communicating to the Hessians the said treaties and for accomplishing the views of Congress in their resolves of the 14 and 27th of August last.
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The members chosen Mr. [James] Wilson, Mr. R[ichard] H[enry] Lee and Mr. S[amuel] Adams.1
[Note 1: 1 See note under August 27, ante.]
Ordered, That the Secret Committee take proper and effectual measures to procure a quantity of hard money, not less than 20,000 dollars, to be lodged in the hands of the commander in chief, for the purpose of secret services.
The committee who were appointed, in conjunction with the council of safety of this state ∥Pennsylvania,∥ to examine Mr. Bessonet and his bar keeper, having reported, that, after the most diligent enquiry, they find nothing proved against Mr. Bessonet, and that the council of safety and said committee are of opinion he ought to be discharged; Whereupon,
Resolved, That the said committee inform the council of safety of this state, that Congress have no objection to their discharging Mr. Bessonet.
The committee appointed to repair to the northern army, having returned, made a report, which was read:
Resolved, That the same, together with the papers accompanying it, be referred to a committee of five, and that the said committee be directed to sit from day to day, and report as soon s possible to Congress:
The members chosen, Mr. S[amuel] Adams, Mr. [George] Clymer, Mr. [Philip] Livingston, Mr. [George] Wythe, and Mr. [Benjamin] Harrison.
Resolved, That the sun of 2,500 dollars be paid to Mr. Abraham Livingston, and charge to the account of Jonathan Trumbull, Jun. deputy pay master general, the same being in full of his draught in favour of said A. livingston, dated Albany, 14 November, 1776.
An appeal having been lodged against the sentence passed in the court of admiralty for the state of Virginia,
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on the libel, "Levin Joynes, qui tam vs. the sloop Vulcan:"
Resolved, That the hearing and determining the said appeal, be referred to Mr. [George] Wythe, Mr. [Robert Treat] Paine, Mr. [James] Wilson, Mr. [William] Hooper, and Mr. [Samuel] Chase.
Resolved, That three members be added to the committee appointed to revise the resolutions relative to captures:
The members chosen, Mr. [James] Wilson, Mr. [William] Hooper, and Mr. [Samuel] Chase.
Resolved That it be recommended to the legislatures of the United States, respectively, to pass such laws, as will, most effectually tend to prevent the counterfeiting or forging the tickets of the public lottery.
Ordered, That the Board of War, in conjunction with a member of the council of safety ∥of Pensylvania,∥ seize the person and papers of ∥Monsieur∥ Bonvoulour; and, having examined him and them, report to Congress.
Resolved, That the Board of War be directed to detain such of the companies of the German batallion as have not already marched.
A letter from Messrs. [George] Ross, [William] Paca, and [John] Witherspoon was read, informing, that they have appointed an assistant quarter master and commissary, to provide for a number of sick, and to take care of stores sent to Princeton.
Resolved, That the president inform them, Congress approve their appointments.
The Several matters to this day referred, being postponed,
Adjourned to 10 o'Clock to Morrow.
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