110 Journal and Correspondence

C. S. J.

That the said Treasurer pay to Jonathan Parker three
Pounds for going Express.
Commissions issued to Joseph Dashiell appointed Colonel,
John Done, Lieutenant Colonel, Robert Done, first major of a
Battalion of Militia in Worcester County.
Adjourned till next Day 10 O'Clock.

C. S. C.
No. 134.

[Council to Hooper.]

Sir. We have heretofore wrote you about the Tories in
Somerset and Worcester Counties, since which we have received
no answer from you; but a large packett with a letter, and
Resolves of the Honorable Congress has this day come to
hand together with a number of depositions all relating to the
same subject, viz. the Torys in those two Counties and in
Sussex County. Congress have directed that they should be
suppressed by the militia if it can be done, if not by the assist-
ance of the Regulars. We send you a list of the names of
such people as Congress have directed to be apprehended in
the two counties of this State. Col^o Gist has orders to march
down to Somerset with him you will be pleased to consult.
We have wrote to Col^o Richardson who has offered his service
by Letter we think him a very proper person to take the com-
mand, we have wrote him to that purpose and request you
would give him all the assistance that may be necessary by
giving you orders to send of the Militia of your brigade to
move forward under him as may be depended upon and let
their number be equal to the resistance you may upon the
best judgment you and he can form of the affair expect to
meet with. We hope all will be quiet by this time Col^o Rich-
ardson can get there and are with regard and Esteem
Your mo. Obed. Serv^ts
P. S. We have wrote to Cap^t Campbell to come down to
your assistance with the Enterprize
Brigadier General Hooper.

No. 135.

[Council to William Richardson.]

Sir. We saw your letter to M^r Wilson and are pleased to
find your readiness to take any steps in your power towards
suppressing the disaffected on your side of the Bay. We
have a letter and Resolves of the Honble Congress just come
to hand, together with a number of depositions all relating to
the same subject, viz. the Torys in Somerset and Worcester
and in Sussex Counties. Congress have directed that they
should be suppressed by the assistance of the Regulars. We