Officers chosen in Northeast precinct, Dutchess County, New-York

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August 26, 1775.

At a meeting of the several Companies in the Northeast Precinct of Dutchess County, agreeable to the Resolves of the Continental Congress, the following gentlemen were chosen Officers in their respective Companies, viz:

First Company: Isaac Smith, Captain; Jacob Weaver, First Lieutenant; Silas Hustead, Second Lieutenant; Michael Row, Jun˙, Ensign.

Second Company: Archibald Johnston, Captain; Abraham Heartwell, First Lieutenant; John Seaton, Second Lieutenant; Gilbert Clap, Ensign.

Third Company: John Collins, Captain; James Wilson, First Lieutenant; Zachariah Philip, Second Lieutenant.

Fourth Company: Israel Thompson, Captain; Stephen Edgett, First Lieutenant; John Row, Second Lieutenant; Jehiel Mead, Ensign.

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This certifies that the above gentlemen were elected agreeable to the abovementioned Resolves.

MORRIS GRAHAM,
DANIEL WILSON,
HUGH REA,
HUGH ORR,
WILLIAM STEWART,
GEO˙ MOREHOUSE,
AUGUSTINE GRAHAM,

Members of Committee appointed to attend the Election.