These conventions were four in number. The first Provincial Convention met May 22, 1775. The apportionment varied. Some of the members were elected for one year, others for six months. The vote was taken by counties. The First, Second and Third Congresses met in New York, while the Fourth was migratory, -- meeting at White Plains, Fishkill and Kingston. The deputies were chosen from the counties in the same manner as representatives to the Colonial Assembly.

Deputies from Westchester Coiintij. Name. No. of Congress.

David Dayton 1st.

Gilbert Drake 2d, 3d, 4th.

Joseph Drake 1st, •2d.

Peter Fleming 3d.

Lewis Graham 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th.

Robert Graham 1st, 2d.

Samuel Haviland 3d, 4th.

James Holmes 1st.

Ebenezer Lockwood 2d, 3d, 4th.

Zebadiah Mills 4th.

Gouverneur Morris Ist, 3d, 4th.

Lewis Morris 4th.

William Paulding 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th.

Jonathan Piatt 4th.

Benj. Smith 4th.

John Thomas, Jr Ist, 2d.

Jonathan G. Tompkins 3d, 4th.

Philip Van Cortlandt 1st.

Pierre Van Cortlandt 2d, 3d, 4th.

Steplien Ward 1st, 2d.

COMMITTKE OF SAFETY AND COUNCIL OF SAFETY.

' -- During the recesses of the Congresses, a Committee of Safety from its members was entrusted with executive functions. After the formation of the Constitution of 1777 a temporary form of government, called the Council of Safety, was appointed until a Governor and Legislature should be elected.

Members from Westchester County. Gouverneur Morris. Jonathan G. Tompkins.

Pierre Van Cortlandt.

The latter was the presiding officer.

State Conventions. -- The Fourth Provincial Congress, which assumed the name of the Convention of Representatives of the State of New York, resolved itself into a convention to frame a Constitution for the State. August 1, 1776, a committee^ of thirteen members was appointed to prepare a form of government. This committee reported March 12, 1777, and the first Constitution was adopted April 20th, following.