[Philadelphia] Monday, July 17, 1775
A letter from General [Philip] Schuyler, with sundry papers were laid before the Congress, and read, and the same being taken in consideration,
Resolved, That the president write to Genl [David] Wooster directing him to send in the most expeditious manner one thousand of the Connecticut forces under his command to Albany, there to remain encamped, until they shall receive orders from General Schuyler as to their future proceedings.
Resolved, That a commissary of stores and provisions be appointed for the New York department, during the present campaign.
By un[animous] vote Walter Livingston was chosen. That a deputy quarter master general be appointed for the said department.
Mr. Donald Campbell unanimously elected.
Ordered, That Mr Campbell, have the rank of Colonel in the army.
That a deputy muster master be appointed for sd department.
Mr. Gunning Bedford elected.
Resolved, That the Convention of New York be desired to recommend to Genl Schuyler, a proper person for a deputy adjutant general or a Brigade Major, for the army in the New York department.
