Pennsylvania Archives Volume 6 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1853 edition. Excerpt: ...a cartridge is taken omt, by which means the rest are secured from accidental fire. If possible, the eannisters should be japanned or painted, to preserve them from rnst, and all fixed with belts. The board are of opinion that these eannisters are preferable to cartridge boxes, as they will infallibly secure the cartridges from rain, and their weight is so trifling as to be no burthen to the Soldier. And seeing leather is so scarce, they will be a most excellent substitute for cartridge boxes. I am, Sir, with great respect, Your most obed' Servant, HORATIO GATES, President. His Excellency Thomas Wharton, junr., Esquire, President of Pennsylvania. Pres. Op Congress To Pres. Wharton, 1778. York Town, 31st March, 1778. Sir, My last to yonr Excellency was the 21st Inst., by Messenger Wier. Within the present Incloeure Your Excellency will receive two Acts of Congress, 1 of the 19th & 1 of the 27th Inst. 1. Recommending to the several States to raise their respective quota of men, & march them forward with all possible expedition--to provide complete sets of accoutrements, &o. 2. For recruiting Col" Thomas Hartley's Regiment, to which I beg leave to refer, and remain, With great respect, Sir, Your Excellency's obedient & Most humble Servant, HENRY LAURENS, President of Congress. His Excellency President Warton, Pennsylvania. Council To Col. Deshler, 1778. Lancaster, March 31st, 1778. Sir, Council being convinced of the absolute necessity to give every encouragement in their power to induce Gen. Smith to reside in the State, as well to make new arms as to repair old ones, which, thro' carelessness & unavoidable accidents, were rendered useless; they encouraged Mr. Ebenezer Corell to leave the State of New Jersey, and follow his...