An Express arriving with dispatches from Genl [Philip] Schuyler, the same were read.

A letter was likewise received from the Convention of Georgia, and read, setting forth, that that Colony had acceded to the general Association, and appointed delegates to attend this Congress.

Adjourned till one o'clock, P.M.

P.M. met according to adjournment.

The dispatches from General Schuyler being taken into consideration,

Resolved, That Genl P. Schuyler be empowered to dispose of and employ all the troops in the New York department in such manner as he may think best for the protection and defence of these colonies, the tribes of Indians in friendship and amity with us, and most effectually to. promote the general Interest, still pursuing, if in his power, the former orders from this Congress, and subject to the future orders of the commander in chief.