The House taking into consideration the absolute necessity of raising a body of men to guard the Continental ships at Esopus Landing, and the public records and treasury of this State, against the designs of disaffected persons, as well as to guard the different passes and roads frequented by those persons, for the purpose of conveying intelligence and going over to the enemy. Thereupon,

Resolved, That a body of men be raised for the above purpose.

Debates arose as to the number of men necessary to be raised.

General Scott moved, and was seconded, that the number of men to be raised, be 200.

Debates arose, and the question being put, it was carried in the affirmative.