A letter from General Putnam, at New York, of the 7, with sundry papers enclosed, alsa a lettearff:om Captain Ean-y 2 was presented to Congress, and read. Resolved, That two new members be elected for the cannon committee, in the room of two who are absent: The ballots being taken, Mr. [George] Clinton, and Mr. [William] Whipple were elected. Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to examine into the truth of the report respecting Governor Tryon's exacting. an Oath from persons going by the Packet, and to ascertain the fact by affidavits taken before a chief Justice, or other chief Magistrate. The committee chosen, Mr. [John] Jay, Mr. [George] Wythe, and Mr. [James] Wilson. Resolved, That it be recommended to the several assemblies, conventions. and committees or councils of safety of the United Colonies, to use their best endeavours in communicating to foreign nations the resolutions of Congress relative to trade. 3