M., Augt. 17, 1776 ;" etc.

10 Journal of the Convention, "Tuesday, P.M., "White Plains, July 9, " 1776 ; " the same, " Die Sabbati, 3 ho., P.M., July 27, 1776 ; " the same, "Tuesday afternoon, Augt. 20, 1776 ; " etc.

11 Journal of the Convention, ■' Monday morning, Augt. 26, 1776."

12 Journal of the Convention, " Die Mercurii, 4 ho., P.M., July 31, 1776." ^Journal of the Convention, " Tuesday, P.M., White Plains, July 9,

"1776;" the same, "Die Luna;, 9 ho., A.M., July 22, 1776-- the case of "Colonel Drake against Colonel Thomas;" the same, " Tuesday morning, "Augt. 13, 1776;" etc. i* Journal of the Convention, " Die Mercurii, 9 ho , A.M., Augt. 7, 1776."

15 Journal of the Convention, "Die Mercurii, 9 ho., A.M., August 14, "1776."

16 Journal of Oie Convention, 'Monday morning, August 26, 1776."

w Journal of the CommiUee of Safety, " Wednesday morning, Septr. 25, "1776."

18 The authorities are so numerous, that no attempt will be made to cite any of them.

19 The following, in addition to what has been already stated concerning the disaffection in the Continental Army, presents the subject, very clearly. The Militia of Westchester-county contained, of course, all who were friends of the Convention and who lived within the County ; but the number of efficient men in the entire Brigade did not exceed the strength of a single Regiment and these were so generally "disaffected," either with the service or with the General commanding them, or with both, that the latter regarded his own life as in danger, among them ; and, therefore, when he was ordered to take the command of his Brigade, personally, in New York, he preferred to remain in Philadelphia, where he would bo less exposed : " The situation of my Brigade I was convinced was well known to the Convention," were his words.