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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 --SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 1778
Mr. [John] Henry, a delegate from Maryland, attended, and took his seat ∥in Congress.∥
A letter, of this day, from Baron Steuben, was read, expressing his zeal and readiness for every thing that can contribute to the service of the States, and informing, that he will instantly set out for Rhode Island, agreeably to the orders of Congress.1
[Note 1: 1 This letter is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 164, folio 142.]
Ordered, That 500 dollars be advanced to Baron Steuben; he to be accountable.
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A memorial from Colonel Knobelauch, was read;1 Whereupon,
[Note 1: 1 This memorial, dated August 28, is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 41, V, folio 9. A letter from the Beard of War of the same date is in No. 147, II, folio 225.]
Resolved, That Colonel Knobelauch be allowed two rations a day, and forage for two horses.
A memorial from the Rev. John Hurt, and a recommendation in his favour by Brigadier Scott, to be appointed chaplain to his brigade, with a certificate that he has acted as such since 25 July last, were read;2 Whereupon,
[Note 2: 2 This memorial, dated August 28, is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 41, IV, folio 35.]
Resolved, That the resolution of the 18th August, appointing the said Mr. J. Hurt, chaplain to the brigade late commanded by Brigadier Weedon, be re-considered, and that the said Mr. J. Hurt be appointed chaplain to the brigade commanded by Brigadier Scott.
Ordered, That the memorial of the Rev. Mr. J. Hurt, so far as relates to the settlement of his past accounts, be referred to the Board of Treasury.
The committee appointed to consider a part of the report of the Committee of Commerce, and the papers and accounts from Raymond Demeré, deputy cloathier in Georgia, brought in a report; Whereupon,
Ordered, That the bill drawn by Raymond Demeré on James Mease, Esq. in favour of Minis & Cohen, for 5496 dollars, and the bill drawn by the said Raymond Demeré, on the said James Mease, in favour of Coshman Pollock, for 1287 dollars, both which bills are endorsed to don Juan de Mirailles, be paid; and that a warrant issue in favour of James Mease, Esq. cloathier general, for 6783 dollars, for payment of the same.
Resolved, That the cloathier general be empowered and directed to pay the bills duly drawn upon him by Raymond
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Demeré, his deputy in Georgia, for amount of cloathing purchased for the troops in the continental service; the resolution passed the 6th of April last to the contrary notwithstanding.
Ordered, That a warrant for five hundred guineas be issued upon the treasurer in favour of the President, to be by him transmitted to the Commander in Chief, to be laid out for the public service; he to be accountable.
The committee to whom was referred the letter of the 15th, from General Arnold, report, that, "in their opinion, the evidence against Patrick M'Mullen is sufficient, together with his own confession, to convict him of desertion, being the crime charged against him: that the court martial which tried him certified to the general that the said Patrick M'Mullen is a person of a most atrocious character:"1 Whereupon,
[Note 1: 1 The committee report continued as follows: "But whether the mercy of Congress be extended to him, your committee humbly submit."]
Resolved, That General Arnold be informed that Congress do not see cause to remit the sentence passed by the court martial on Patrick M'Mullen.
Resolved, That Adjutant Wallace and Henry Love, upon the circumstances attending their particular cases, and the recommendation of them by General Arnold to the mercy of Congress, be, and they are hereby pardoned.2
[Note 2: 2 This report, in the writing of Henry Marchant, is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 19, VI, folio 145.]
A letter, of 28, from Captain J. Stoddard, was read.
The Board of War, to whom were referred the petition of Captain Stoddard, and the memorial of Captain Stoddard and other officers of the 2d regiment of light dragoons, having made report thereon, the same was read; Whereupon,
Resolved, That the memorial of the officers of the 2d batallion of light dragoons, together with the report of
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the Board of War, be transmitted to the committee of arrangement now with the army: that they be desired to enquire of General Washington whether the said memorial is to be considered as an application from the officers of cavalry in general, and to know the General's opinion as to the mode and amount of the compensation, which he shall deem proper to be allowed to the officers of cavalry for the extra expences they are at in equipping themselves for the service.1
[Note 1: 1 This resolution, in the writing of William Duer, is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 36, IV, folio 383.]
The Committee on the Treasury brought in a report, which was read, and after debate,
Ordered, That it be re-committed.
A letter, of 28, from J[ohn] and A[lexander] Wilcocks, was read:2
[Note 2: 2 This letter is printed in the Pennsylvania Archives, VI, 724.]
Ordered, To lie on the table, for future consideration.
Adjourned to 9 o'Clock on Monday.
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