[ 134 ] EDWARD H. TEBBENHOFF ments) would be forbidden to make excursions into enemy country unless under the direction and control of the board. The moderates believed this article to be unnecessary unless all the Refugees were to be directed by the board "whether they associate or not" Smith and Elliot pointed out that the Refugees in New York were "already under the General's Command by being within his Power" and noted that it might make these Refugees uneasy "if they thought they had other Masters!' 5. With the approbation of Clinton, the directors proposed to form "conjunct Expeditions" against the enemy "with such private Vessels of War, as may, tho not owned by Associators, be willing to act with them!' Smith and Elliot saw no need of this article. If the Refugees formed an association, nothing would hinder them from acting with other of the British forces as long as Clinton concurred with the decision. 6. The board stressed that the officers of all expeditions had orders "to be particularly careful" that their men not hurt or molest innocent or inoffensive persons. If through "Mistake or Necessity" an incident occurred, the Associated Loyalists would restore the property or compensate for it. The moderates felt that this article, as stated, was only advice. It had no sanction by not providing against "vindictive Rage and lawless Fury" They urged that the directors ought not to be the judges between the offended persons and the associators. 7. The board of directors promised to examine any letters, papers, or other intelligence obtained on their expeditions and communicate the information to Clinton. Smith and Elliot insisted that intelligence should come "instantly" to headquarters and "not wait till a Board is formed to speculate upon it!' 8. The directors of the Associated Loyalists wished to appoint a secretary to keep minutes of their meetings. The secretary would receive pay and all the necessary supplies for his work. Elliot and Smith urged that this article be carefully worded or considerable expense to the government might ensue. Concluding its regulations, the board desired to appoint the member first named in the commission, William Franklin, as its president. A majority of the board would form a quorum for all regular business. In