A letter from Tench Tilghman to Wm. Duer, Esqr. dated the 3d inst. was read, a part whereof is in the words following, to wit:

Capt. Cook is now up the river cutting timber for chevaux-de-frise; as he is much. wanted here to sink the old vessels, the General begs that you would immediately send him down; we are at a stand for want of him, for as he has superintended the matter from the beginning, he best knows the properest places to be obstructed.

Ordered, That a certified copy of the above part of Mr. Tilghman's letter [be] immediately despatched to Capt. Cooke.

A letter from Capt. Samuel Tudor, one of the superintendents of the Continental frigates building at Poughkeepsie, was read, and is in the words following, to wit:

Poughkeepsie, 2nd, Octr. 1776.

Gentlemen ー The bearer, Mr. McEuen, is employed in the yard as plumber to the ships; his business is obliged to stop for the want of lead, which we cannot procure for him. We are informed there is a quantity at Fishkill under your direction and disposal; beg it as a particular favour you would furnish him with such quantity as he may want, with all expedition, as our orders from the commissioners are to put the ships in the water as soon as possible. We are with respect, gentlemen [&c.]

Saml. Tudor.

Peter R. Livingston, Esqr.

Malcom McEuen, the bearer, was called in and interrogated as to the lead necessary for the said frigates, and withdrew.

Ordered, That Mr. Danl. Bush be and he is hereby directed to deliver to Nathl. Sacket, Esqr. all the lead in his possession belonging to this State, taking a receipt for the same; and that this Convention will justify him in the execution thereof.

Ordered, That Nathl. Sacket, Esqr. deliver to the bearer hereof, Mr. Malcom McEuen, for the use of the Convention for the Continental frigates building at Poughkeepsie, two tons of lead, and that he take Mr. McEuen's receipt for the same, to be charged to Continental account.