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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 --MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1780
A letter, of 5th September, from Major General Gates; and
A letter, of September 19, from President Weare, of New Hampshire, were read.2
[Note 2: 2 This letter is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 64, folio 140.]
The committee to whom was referred the report of the Board of Treasury, of 3 August last, respecting the settlement of the public accounts, report,
That it appears to them that the Board of Treasury have been attentive to their duty, in taking such measures as seemed advisable for procuring a settlement of the public accounts; that several of the accountants have alledged difficulties and impediments, arising from the former mode of producing their vouchers, which are removed by the resolutions of Congress of 12 June last; and that sufficient time has been allowed for every necessary preparation; Whereupon,
Resolved, That the Board of Treasury immediately proceed to put in execution the resolutions of the 12 June last,
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in order that all outstanding accounts may be settled and adjusted without delay.1
[Note 1: 1 This report, in the writing of William Churchill Houston, is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 26, folio 207.]
Ordered, That the letter, of 26, from General Washington be referred to a committee of three:
The members chosen, Mr. [James] Lovell, Mr. [Nicholas] Van Dyke and Mr. [James] Duane.
Congress took into consideration the report of the Medical Committee on the letter, of 24 September, from the director general, together with the return of the officers in the hospital department; and thereupon,
The Medical Committee, to whom the Director General's letter of the 24th inst. together with the Return of the Officers in the Hospital Department was referred, beg leave to report:
That they have conferred with the Director General and other officers of the Department, and have made out a new Return, of the General Officers, the Senior and Junior Surgeons, together with the Dates of their respective Commissions, which they submit to Congress.
Resolved, That on Thursday next Congress will proceed to the election of the director, chief physicians, purveyor-apothecary and their respective assistants, and the physicians of the military hospitals.2
[Note 2: 2 This report is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 22, folio 27.]
Congress took into consideration the report of the committee on the letter, of September 8, from Governor Jefferson; and thereupon,
Resolved, That Congress approve the measures taken by Governor Jefferson, for remounting the cavalry with the southern army, and request a continuance of his exertions for that purpose, on the same principles he has heretofore adopted.3
[Note 3: 3 This report, in the writing of Theodorick Bland, is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 20, II, folio 255.]
On motion of Mr. [John] Henry, seconded by Mr. [Samuel] Adams,
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Resolved, That bills of exchange be drawn on the honourable Henry Laurens, to the amount of ten thousand pounds sterling; and on the honourable John Jay, minister plenipotentiary of the United States, at Madrid, to the amount of ten thousand pounds sterling, payable at 90 days sight; and that out of the said bills the debt due to Messrs. Tracey and Co. be discharged; and the amount of seven thousand pounds sterling advanced to Mr. W. Bingham, in part payment of his account as agent of the United States.1
[Note 1: 1 This resolution was also entered in the manuscript Secret (Domestic) Journal. It is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 36, I, folio 103, in the writing of John Henry. It is indorsed: "Motion of Mr. Henry, seconded by Mr. Adams September 23, 1780, for drawing bills on Mr. Laurens and Mr. Say to pay Tracey and Bingham. Passed October 2, 1780." Another copy, in Henry's hand, is in No. 36, IV, folio 513.]
A letter, of 30 September, from the Board of War was read; Whereupon,2
[Note 2: 2 This letter is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 148, I, folio 191.]
Resolved, That it be recommended to the State of Rhode Island to take effectual measures for procuring for the use of the army such part of the cargo of the schooner Le Comite consigned by Messrs. P. Penet, du Costa, Brothers & Co. merchants at Nantz, to the State of Virginia, lately recaptured from the enemy and carried into the port of Providence in the said State, as shall be adjudged to the recaptors and may be suited to the use of the army: And that the State of Rhode Island be informed that Congress will draw upon the loan officer in the said State for payment thereof out of the new bills reserved for the use of the United States.
Ordered, That the Board of War take the proper steps for transporting to the State of Virginia such part of the said cargo as shall be adjudged to the said State.
A letter, of 26 September, from Governor Jefferson was read, with sundry papers enclosed:
Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee of Intelligence.
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SIX O'CLOCK, P.M.
A letter, of 21 September, from the senate and house of assembly of the State of New York was read:1
[Note 1: 1 Jefferson's letter is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 71, I, folio 425; the New York letter is in No. 67, II, folio 310.]
Ordered, That it be referred to a committee of three:
The members chosen, Mr. [Ezekiel] Cornell, Mr. [James] Duane, and Mr. [William Churchill] Houston.
Ordered, That Mr. [Roger] Sherman have leave of absence.
Ordered, That a member be added to the committee on the motion from the delegates of New York, in the room of Mr. [Roger] Sherman.
The member chosen, Mr. B[enjamin] Huntington.
Ordered, That two members be added to the Committee on Ways and Means, in the room of Mr. [Roger] Sherman and Mr. [Robert R.] Livingston, who are absent.
The members chosen, Mr. [James] Duane and Mr. [John] Henry.
Adjourned to 10 o'Clock to Morrow.
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