1[Monday September 16. 1776.] (Adams Papers)
Monday September 16. 1776. A Letter of the 14th. from General Washington, One of the 9th. from General Schuyler, inclosing a copy of one from General Gates, dated the 6th., and one of the 2d, from General Gates with sundry Papers inclosed, were read, and referred to the Board of War. A Committee of the whole, on a report of the Board of War. Mr. Nelson reported sundry Amendments and Congress...
2[Tuesday September 17. 1776.] (Adams Papers)
Tuesday September 17. 1776. Sundry Resolutions being moved and seconded, in Addition to those passed Yesterday, relative to the New Army. After debate, Resolved that they be referred to the Board of War. A Letter of the 10th. from Brigadier General Lewis, was read: Also a Letter from James Forrest was read, and referred to the Board of War. Congress took into Consideration the Plan of treaties...
3[Wednesday September 18. 1776.] (Adams Papers)
Wednesday September 18. 1776. The Board of War, brought in a report, which was taken into Consideration and six resolutions adopted, from it, which appear on the Journal. The Remainder of the Report postponed. Resolved that the Board of War be directed to prepare a resolution for enforceing and perfecting Discipline in the Army. Congress took into Consideration the Instructions to the...