" 2.-- Resolved, that a Post be also taken in the " Highlands, on each side of Hudson's River, and Bat- " teries erected in such manner as will most effectual- " ly prevent any Vessels passing, that may be sent to " harass the Inhabitants on the borders of said River ; " and that experienced persons be immediately sent " to examine said River, in order to discover where it " will be most advisable and proper to obstruct the " Navigation.

" X-- Resolved, That the Militia of New- York be " armed and trained, and in constant readiness to act

2 Proceedings of Ihe Council of the Colony of New York, " Monday May 1

'1775

a Minutes of the Committee of One Im died, Adjourned Meeting, " Thure- "day morning, 4th May, 1775."

WESTCHESTER COUNTY.

" at a moment's warning ; and that a number of Men " be immediately embodied, and kept in that City, and " ao disposed of as to give protection to the Inhabit- " ants, in case any insult should be offered by the " Troops that may land there, and to prevent any " attempts that may be made to gain possession of " the City, and interrupt its intercourse with the " country.

"4."-- [Resolved.] " That it be left to the Provincial " Congress of New -York to determine the number of " men sufficient to occupy the several Posts above- " mentioned, and also that already recommended to be " taken at or near Lake George, as well as to guard the " City, Provided, the whole do not exceed the number " of three thousand men, to be commanded by such " Officers as shall be thereunto appointed by said " Provincial Congress, and to be governed by such " Rules and Regulations as shall be established by said " Congress, until farther order is taken by this Con- " gress ; Provided, also, that if the said Provincial " Congress should be of opinion that the number pro- " posed will not be sufficient for the several services " above recommended, that the said Congress report " their sentiments upon this subject to this Congress, " as soon as may be.