[Fishkill] Die Javis, 10 HO. A. M. June 5, 1777.
A letter from John Broome relative to salt was read and filed.
The committee to whom was referred the application of Captain [William] Rogers of the armed sloop Montgomerie, belonging to this State, delivered in their report, which was read, and thereupon
Resolved, That the sum of one thousand pounds be advanced to Cap tain Rogers, to enable him to pay the wages of the crew of the armed sloop Montgomerie, and to reimburse him sundry sums of money by him advanced for the said vessel.
That Captain Rogers render his accounts relative to the said vessel of war and of the expenditure of the money advanced to him, as soon as may be, to this Council of Safety or a future Legislature of this State, that a final settlement may be made relative thereto.
That Lieutenant-Colo. John Broom[e] be requested and directed to see that the officers and crew of the said vessel are immediately discharged, and to sell or cause to be sold, the vessel of war, the Montgomerie, with her stores, to the best advantage for this State; and that as soon as the crew is discharged, he appoint some proper person to take the care and charge of the said vessel until she is sold.
Die Jovis, 4 ho. P. M. June 5, 1777.
A letter from Genl. Putnam, dated the 4th inst. was received and read, and is as follows, to wit:
Gentlemen — The armies are still inactive except in prepara tions for the ensuing campaign; our expectations of an attack in some quarter are daily corroborated by intelligence through different channels. We are distressed for the ships and gallies to guard the river. Genl. Washington expects they are now at the chain. A single galley of the enemy is constantly cruising up and down the river at pleasure, has been as far as Fort Independence, and can stop the ferry at any time; we have nothing on water that can oppose her. The crew land, and plunder the inhabitants for more than 50 miles, without molestation. I have desired Genl. Clinton to write you on this subject, and beg leave to enforce the urgency of it in the strongest manner.
I am, Gentlemen, [&c.]
Ordered, That the said letter be referred, and delivered to Mr. Robert R. Livingston and Judge Hobart.
