[New York] Die Mercurii, 9 HO. A.M. October 4th, 1775.
Mr. [Isaac] Sears moved, and was seconded by Mr. Henry Williams, in the words following, to wit: "Whereas, upon information to the Committee of Safety from Thomas Buchannan, that the snow Georgia, Capt. [Thomas] Bolton, from Greenock in Scotland, with some passengers for this place and a cargo of dry goods for Georgia, was arrived at the Hook in distress, and that the captain desired leave to land his passengers and refit his vessel, the Committee gave leave for that purpose: And whereas it since appears by the captain's orders, the bills of lading, and a letter to said Thomas Buchannan & Co. that the said cargo of dry goods were to be landed at this place if the people would receive them, I move that it be
Resolved, That the above said snow Georgia be not permitted to break bulk in this Colony, and that she be ordered, as soon as fitted for sea, to depart this port, and return with her cargo from whence she came."
Mr. [Abraham] Walton then moved (and was seconded by Mr. [Isaac] Low) for the following amendment to Mr. Sears' motion, to wit: that the words, "and return with her cargo from whence she came," be struck out, and instead thereof, the words, "with her cargo without delay," be inserted; And debates arising on the proposed amendment, it was carried in the negative . . .
Ordered, therefore, That the proposed amendment be rejected.
The question being then put on Mr. Sears' motion, it was carried in the affirmative, unanimously.
Resolved, therefore, That the snow Georgia be not permitted to break bulk in this Colony, and that she be ordered, as soon as fitted for sea, to depart this port and return with her cargo from whence she came.
The petition of Godfrey Haines, Timothy Doughty, John Doh, Adam Bergh, Christian Bergh, Jr. and David Dob was read; they thereby pray to be brought to an immediate trial or released from their confinement.2
A draft of a letter to the Continental Congress, to cover a copy of Capt. John Hamilton's information, was read and approved of, and is in the words following, to wit:
Provincial Congress For the Colony of New-York
Oct. 3d, 1775.3
Sir ー The enclosed state of information is of such a nature that it is conceived highly proper to communicate it with all despatch to the Congress.
I am, sir, your humble servant, By order.
To the Hon. John Hancock, President.
Ordered, That a copy thereof be engrossed and signed by the President, and transmitted, with the said information and extract of a letter from Falmouth.
Ordered, That a like letter be engrossed and signed by the President, and with a copy of the said information, and extract of a letter, transmitted to Gen. Washington.
The proposal of a merchant of New-York to load 500 barrels of flour to Hispaniola, and to bring in return five tons of gunpowder, was read.
A draft of a letter to the Continental Congress to accompany the said proposal, was read and approved, and is in the words following, to wit:
In Provincial Congress, At New-York,
Oct. 4th, 1775.
Gentlemen ー We take the liberty to enclose a proposal made by a merchant of New-York, for obtaining gunpowder.
As we are not competent to give permission for the voyage proposed, we submit the same to you, and request your directions as soon as possible.
We are, most respectfully, gentlemen, Your most obedient humble servants. By order.
To the Hon. the Continental Congress.
Ordered, That a copy thereof be engrossed and signed by the President, and with a copy of the said proposal be transmitted.4