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Die Jovis, 9 ho˙ A˙M˙, October 5, 1775.
The Congress met pursuant to adjournment. Present:
John Delancy, Esq˙, one of the Members, applied to the Congress, requesting their opinion, whether Ralph Izard, Esq˙, intending to come to and reside in this Colony, can, consistent with the American Association, bring with him, from Great Britain, his Coach, Furniture, Plate, Books, and other things, intended for the use of himself and family.
Resolved, unanimously, That it is the sense of this Congress, that Ralph Izard, Esq˙, may, consistently and without violating the American Association, bring with him from Great Britain, his Coach, Furniture, Plate, Books, and other effects, intended for the use of himself and family.
On reading and taking into consideration the Petition of Elizabeth White, wife of Alexander White, confined in the Jail of the County of Albany,
It is Resolved and Ordered, That the said Petition be referred to the General Committee of the County of Albany; and that they hear the charges brought, or that may be brought, against the said Alexander White, and finally determine thereon.
And for this purpose it is further Ordered, That the said Petition, and all the papers now before this Congress, relative to the said Alexander White, be sent to the said Committee.
A Letter from Thomas Palmer, relating to his Lead Mine, and the accounts of John McDonald, were delivered in and read.
Ordered, That Peter V˙B˙ Livingston, Esq˙, as Treasurer of this Congress, advance and pay to John McDonald the sum of five Pounds four Shillings and six Pence, in full for his wages and expenses in going to examine a Lead
Ordered, That Peter V˙B˙ Livingston, Esq˙, as Treasurer of this Congress, advance to Peter T˙ Curtenius, as Commissary of this Congress, the sum of seven thousand Pounds, on account, to be applied to discharge the debts contracted for the publick service, and by order of this Congress; and that Mr˙ Livingston take Mr˙ Curtenius' s receipt for the same, on account.
Permission Given to Ralph Izard
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Mine in Ulster County, by order of the Committee of Safety.