ALTERATIONS

COMMISSIONED

NON-COMMISSIONED

Monthly return of the 2d Regt. of Artillery Commanded by Colonel John Lamb. June 27th 1781.

OFFICERS

TOTAL STRENGTH OF EACH COMPANY

E. Stevens, Lt. Colo.

Second Reg't Art'y.

1 1 1 10 9 9 9 1111

1121

[No. 3812.]

General Clinton Reports the Mutiny in the First Regiment to the Governor The Law Regarding Deserters.

Albany, July 11th 1781.

Sir, Your favor of the 4th inst, I have been honored with, enclosing the warrants for the Gentlemen lately appointed, none of which are signed except that for my Son, which I have delivered; the others I have detained in my possession until 1 hear from or see you.

I could have wished the Law encouraging the apprehension of Deserters had been more extensive and generous. Ten pounds, new Emission, is not an equivalent for taking up a Descrter out of this State, and the Expences attending the apprehension and delivery of those taken in the Grants, bear no proportion to the Reward, and the greater of them take refuge in that part of the State.

I suppose you have already heard of the Mutiny amongst the Troops of the First regiment previous to their march from this place. It originated in the want of Cash, and a Report which had been industriously propagated, that a Quantity of Specie had been brought up to pay them.

From Troops whose minds had been poisoned by such Ideas as this, and whose heads were inflamed with Liquor, the most dangerous Consequences were to be expected. Every lenient Method was tried but to no purpose. At length I had recourse to coercive measures, and after a short conflict, in which two were dangerously wounded, and twelve of the principals confined, the rest were reduced to a kind of Order. The subsequent night, thirteen of them deserted, amongst whom were three Sergeants; being informed several of them were in the

vicinity, and having secured a sufficient number to exhibit as Examples, I promised a Pardon to all such as would return to their duty, which was followed by the Surrender of a number of them.

I have detached Lt. Colo. Cochran with a small party into the Grants in pursuit of the rest, and flatter myself they will be taken. I have the honor to be, Dear Sir, Yours sincerely, Govr. Clinton.

[No. 3813.]

President McKean to Governor Clinton-Act of Congress Respecting French Marines-With the Governor's Reply.

(Circular)

Sir, Your Excellency will receive enclosed, an Act of Congress of this Day, respecting French Marines who may be employed in any of the armed & other Vessels in the Service of these States or the Citizens thereof.

This proceeding is so explicit, the thing desired so necessary, and the Fruits of its success so interesting to the common cause, that, I rest assured, nothing will be wanting on your Part to promote so salutary a Purpose.

I have the Honor to be with very great Regard, Your Excellency's Most obedient & most humble Servant

Philadelphia July 12, 1781.

Tho. McKean, President.

His Excellency Governor Clinton.

GOVERNOR CLINTON'S REPLY.

Poughkeepsie, July 23d 1781.

Sir, I have to acknowledge the rec't of your Excellency's

Letter of the 12th Inst enc'g the Act of Congress of the same

Date. From the Situation of this State, few if any of the French Marines can be employed in it either by its citizens or the Service of the Public. But as far as either may be the case the Recommendation of Congress will be duly attended to. I have the honor to be &c &c

His Ex'cy Thos. McKean, Esq'r. Pres'dt &c.

(G. C.)

By the United States in Congress Assembled July 12th 1781.

The Committee to whom was referred the memorial from Mr. Marbois Chargé des affairs of France delivered in a report whereupon it was resolved as follows:

Whereas it has been represented to the United States in Congress Assembled that there are many French seaman subjects of his most Christian Majesty in the United States, employed on board armed and other Vessels in the service of the said States or the Citizens thereof; and whereas, it has also been represented that the said seamen are necessary for compleatly manning the squadron under the Count de Barras, all Officers, therefore, commanding armed or other vessels under commissions from the United States in Congress Assembled, are hereby ordered and directed immediately to deliver to the said Count de Barras or to any person or persons by him appointed to receive the same, all French seamen subjects of his said Majesty, who are or maybe entered on board their vessels respectively and if any officer commissioned as aforesaid shall neglect or refuse complying with this order he shall forfeit his commission and be subject to such other punishment as to right shall appertain. And it is earnestly recommended to the legislatures and executives of the several States to give effectual aid and support for the executing this order and also for delivering to the Count de Barras all French seamen as aforesaid that may be otherwise employed within their respective jurisdictions. Extract from the minutes.

Chas. Thomson, Sec'y.

[No. 3814.]

Treasurer Bancker to Colonel R. Benson as to Money Paid Into the Treasury on Account of Delinquent Militia Classes.

Albany, July 12th 1781.

Dr. Col., In Answer to the Queries in you Letter of the 9th please to be informed that Col. Anthony Van Bergen, of Coxsackie, has paid into the Treasury £184..16.. New Emission, on Acco't of the £80 to be paid by each Delinquent Classe; and that no other monies are in my hands, paid either for the Delinquent Classes or by those whose Sons are gone to the Enemy. The monies which I received last winter on Account of the £30,

Class Money, I have repaid to the respective Colonels, pursuant to the directions of the Act of Assembly.

Herewith I send by Mr. George Taylor, agreable to your request, five hundred pounds New Emission for his Excellency the Governor, on Account his Contingent Expences. I am, with esteem & Regard, Yours Most Obed't

Gerard Bancker.

P. S.: I received the Packet for Mr. Sands which you return & thank you for your trouble. The Money I send is very badly stampt, but the want of proper paint, Tipes & Time must appologize for it.

[No. 3815.]

General James Clinton to Governor Clinton as to Sundry Unsigned Warrants for Officers and the Distribution of their Clothing. Albany, July 13th 1781.

Sir, I wrote you yesterday by express, in which I mentioned the Circumstances of the Warrants for the Officers lately appointed in this State, being unsigned; I have, therefore, concluded to send them down by Colo. Van Dyck in order that the Distribution of the Cloaths may be made accordingly.

Nothing new hath occured in this Quarter but what Col. Willet's Letter informs you of, as it came to me under a flying Seal, I have communicated the principle Contents to His Excellency and referred him to you for particulars.

I should be glad to know if Alexander is to receive his Proportion of Cloaths from the First Reg't or from the Reg't of Artillery; unless this is speedily ascertained he will be neglected by both. I have the honor to be, Dear Sir, Your's Sincerely, Gov. Clinton.