Capt. Jona. Lawrence.* North Beat. 2d Lieut. Wm. Lawrence.t Ensign Jesse Warner. Capt. Rich. Lawrence. 1st Lieut. Daniel Lawrence. Quarter Master Peter Rapelye. Capt. Abm. Riker, July, 1776. * Chosen Major, August 10, '76. + Chosen Captain, August 10, '76. Horse. Aug. 21, '76. In place of Richard Lawrence, resigned from infirmity. Jamaica.-July 26, '76. Capt. Wm. Ludlum.* 1st. Lieut. Jacob Wright. 2d Lieut. Nich. Everitt. * In place of John J. Skidmore, promoted to a Majority. + Killed by Indians at Minisinka-See monument at Goshen. 55. Congress ordered that all able bodied men, between sixteen and fifty, who had left the city, return with arms and accoutrements, as by their absence its strength and power of defence was weakened. 56. In Committee, Jamaica, Mya 15, '76: Resolved, That no person be permitted to move into this township from the date hereof, unless he produces a certificate from the committee where he resided, that he has in all things behaved as a friend to the cause of American freedom. And whereas, sundry persons, in passing and repassing through this town, have given just cause of suspicion that they are employed in aiding and assisting the unnatural enemies of America: Therefore, Resolved and Ordered, That all such persons passing through this township, be taken up for examination. By order of the Committee, ELIAS BAYLES, Chairman. [The Flushing committee was not idle either: for after Washington reached New-York, there was talk of leaving out the prayers for the King, when the Rev. C. Inglis, of Trinity Church, found it necessary to retire to Flushing; but he had no sooner reached there, than the committee met and entered into a debate about seizing him. This obliged him to shift his quarters and keep himself as private as possible till Aug. 27-Ed.] 57. John Livingston, Jr., had a furlough for eight days' absence, but on being questioned by the Jamaica committee, he refused either to show his furlough or return to NewYork. He, with his barber, was seized by Capt. Baylis, of the minute men, who delivered him with the following letter, to Lieut. Col. Cornwell,* who was returning to New-York from an excursion to Hempstead, by order of Gen. Putnam. In Committee for the District of Jamaica, May 31, 1776. GENTLEMEN: In consequence of a resolve of the Provincial Congress respecting the returning of the inhabitants of the city of New-York, who left the same since the first of June last, this committee gave personal notice to all such persons as had moved into this district, requesting them to comply with the said resolve, limiting them to what this committee thought a reasonable time; and as many of them, at the expiration of the time limited, had not satisfied this committee in their leave of absence from the said city, therefore we send such of those persons down to the city as we can get, the others keeping themselves concealed. But before this method was taken, public notice was again given, by advertisement, requesting them to satisfy this committee of the reasons of their non-compliance-which they have not done. By order of the Committee, ELIAS BAYLES, Chairman. P. S. The committee are of opinion that John Livingston, Jr., ought to be kept in custody till he produce one Smith, his hostler, who is kept secreted by Livingston's family. [The Congress did not tamely pass over this insult to the Jamaica committee, but resolved that John Livingston, jr. had treated the Jamaica committee with contempt, and that they did right in sending him down, and that he ought humbly to ask pardon. On his declining, he was sent to jail.-Ed.] * There was a Lieut. Col. Cornwell in the Rhode Island Regiment at Brooklyn. 58. May 28. Congress are informed that Capt. Baylis' company of militia and some of the minute men in Jamaica, stand in great need of gunpowder. Ordered, That 100 pounds be delivered to Capt. Baylis and his receipt taken : and that the committee distribute the powder to those well affected to the American cause. 59. Cant. Abm. Remsen brought before the Congress J. M., Jr., charged by the committee of Newtown (on complaint of Waters Smith and Capt. Nathaniel Woodward), with offering a fresh insult to the United Colonies, in allowing a large flag, in imitation of a King's standard, to be hoisted on his ground. Moore's excuse was that the school boys had done it, and that as children put up the colors, he did not think men would notice it. Being asked if he would defend the colonies by force of arms, he said he did not choose to fight if he could avoid it, and would avoid it as long as he could. Ordered, That J. M., Jr., be kept a prisoner on parole, and attend the City Hall from day to day. 60. June 5. "Whereas a hostile armament is expected here, "Resolved, That the following persons in Queens county, (9 names omitted,) whose conduct is inimical to the cause and rights of America, and who if summoned, would not appear, be arrested; and that the following persons (3 names omitted) be summoned, and in default of their appearance, be also arrested. "Whereas the following persons (26 names ommitted) in Queens county, holding offices from the King of Great Britain, and refusing to associate with their fellow-citizens in defence of their common rights, have been considered in a suspicious light. "Resolved, That they be required to appear before a committee, by arrest or summons, to show cause why they should be considered friends to the American cause." [Some of the above not being able to give a satisfactory account of their conduct, were sent to the jails of Connecticut, others gave bonds and were paroled.*—Ed.] "Capt. A. Hamilton, attending on the summons returnable here this day, was called in. The Chairman informed him of the resolutions of Congress relative to persons of equivocal character, and that it is highly necessary in these times of trouble to know who are our friends, and who foes. "Mr. Hamilton says,' He has fought and bled and been in irons for America, that it is the country of his choice and affection, that he wishes America to be happy and free, that no promise or reward would tempt him to oppose America, that he has refused offers of preferment, and holds no office, half-pay or place of honor or profit under the King of Great Britain, and desires none. But that he cannot unsheath his sword against his King, his brother and other near relations, who fight in his armies.' 66 Capt. H. being asked whether it his opinion that the people of Great Britain have a right to bind, at their discretion, the people of the United Colonies, in all cases whatever? Answered, That he is not sufficiently acquainted with the merits of the case to answer that question; that if he had one hundred hearts he would lose them all rather than lose his liberty; that he wishes America to be happy and free, and is ready to bind himself by his parole not to take any part against America, or any measure of the colonies for her defence, either by thought, word or deed.' Capt. Hamilton withdrew. First question then put by the Chairman was, Whether Capt. H. is such a friend as described by the representatives of the Congress of this colony? Agreed unanimously in the negative. Second question was then put, Whether it is necessary to remove Capt. H. from his present place of residence? Agreed unanimously in the negative. Third question was then put, Whether Capt. H.'s parole is sufficient security? Agreed unanimously in the affirmative. "Capt. H. was then called in, and signed the following parole of honor: "New-York, June 24, 1776. "I, Archibald Hamilton, Esq., do declare upon my honor, that I will not, directly or indirectly, oppose or contravene the measures of the Continental Congress, or of the Congress of this colony. "ARCHIBALD HAMILTON." Protection of Stephen Martin, June 26, '76. In special committee of Congress : Whereas Stephen Martin, of Far Rockaway, physician, has given (Feb. 17, last) a bond to behave himself peaceably and make no opposition to the measures of the Continental Congress, or the Congress of this colony, or to instigate others so to do; and hath this day given his parole that he will not directly or indirectly oppose or contravene the measures of the Continental Congress, or of the Congress of this colony; it is therefore hereby recommended to all friends of the United Colonies and all others, not to molest said Stephen Martin, while he continues to fulfil the conditions of his said bond, and observe and keep his parole of honor. 61. June 5. The Queens county committee solicited from Congress a loan of £100-granted. Information also received that Capt. John Sands has 150 men in his district, but that they are in general destitute of powder. Ordered, that the commissary deliver 100 pounds to Oliver Thorne, to be conveyed to Queens county committee. 62. June 9, 1776. The levies from Queens county were ordered to march, June 19, to reinforce the army in NewYork. The detachment of Queens formed part of the 2nd battalion for the city and county of New-York, consisting of two captains, three 1st lieutenants, two 2nd lieutenants, |