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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, SEPTEMBER 30, 1778
A letter, of 28, from Governor Livingston, was read:2
[Note 2: 2 This letter is in thePapers of the Continental Congress, No. 68, folio 403.]
Ordered, That it be referred to the Board of War.
Ordered, That Count Pulaski, with his legion and all continental soldiers fit for service in and near Philadelphia, be directed to repair immediately to Princeton, there to wait the orders of General Washington, or the commanding officer in New Jersey.
A letter, of 23, from Major General Sullivan, was read, together with a letter therein enclosed from Samuel Arnold, lieutenant, and containing a resignation of his commission; and one from Elias Blanchard, containing a resignation of his commission:3
[Note 3: 3 Sullivan's letter is in thePapers of the Continental Congress, No. 160, folio 189.1]
Resolved, That the resignation of the said Lieutenant Samuel Arnold and of Ensign Elias Blanchard be accepted.
Resolved, That Major General Sullivan be authorized to accept the resignation of such officers in the army under his command as he shall think proper.
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A letter, of 24, from Major General Sullivan, enclosing a recommendation of Captain Ebenezer Sullivan, by Major General Greene, and sundry other officers, was read:
Ordered, That the same be referred to the Board of War, and that they be directed to enquire whether Captain Ebenezer Sullivan has been duly released from all obligations as an hostage for the troops captivated at the Cedars.
A letter, of 21, from Major General Heath, enclosing sundry letters that passed between him and Major General Phillips, respecting the settlement of the accounts for the supplies of the troops of the convention of Saratoga, was read:
Ordered, That the same be referred to a committee of three:
The members chosen, Mr. [Elbridge] Gerry, Mr. [William] Duel and Mr. M[eriwether] Smith.
Mr. Carmichael, attending according to order, was called in, and the house proceeded in his examination.
Ordered, That Mr. Carmichael attend on Friday afternoon, to be further examined.
Adjourned to 9 o'Clock to Morrow.
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