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RESOLVED, That Mr. President, Mess's Lindsay, Howell, De- veaux and Wells be a committee to fix the fees of office to be taken by the public officers of this State, and report thereon on Friday next.
WHEREAS, it has been represented to this Board, by the Com- missioners appointed to administer the Test, to the inhabitants in and about the Town of Augusta, that William Manson and Andrew Johnston have refused to take and subscribe the Test when summoned so to do.
ORDERED That the said William Manson and Andrew John- ston do attend on this Board on Friday next, to shew cause why the law ordaining and enjoining a Test, should not be executed with respect to them.
WHEREAS, it has been represented to this Board by Mary Size- more, that she has since the departure of her husband, who has joined the British Troops, been plundered by a number of per- . sons of the property she had in possession; and prays that proper persons may be appointed to take charge of the same in order that justice may be administered to his creditors.
RESOLVED, That Alexander Ottrey and Henry Dukes be ap- pointed Commissioners to take charge of the property of Wil- liam Sizemore, and require all persons having in their possession any part of the same to deliver it into their hands.
ORDERED, That David Emanuel be appointed one of the Com- missioners for administering the Test to the inhabitants of the County of Burke in the room of Daniel MeMurphy Esq.
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The Board met
May 12th 1780.
Present
His Honor the Governor
Mr. President
Mr. Davis
Mr. Wells,
Mr. Deveaux
Mr. Howell
Mr. Cunningham.
Mr. Lindsay
William Manson appeared before the Board agreeable to order of the ninth of May, and having declared that he could not, on account of conscientious scruples, take and subscribe the Test, as he proposed to spend the remainder of his days in Great Britain.
RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor take proper meas- ures for removing the said William Manson within the enemy's Lines, and that he be allowed a proper time for disposing of his effects .
Andrew Johnston having appeared agreeable to order
ORDERED, That it be referr'd untill Tuesday next for consid- eration.
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The Board met
May 16th 1780.
Present
His Honor the Governor
Mr. Davis
Mr. President
Mr. Deveaux
Mr. Wells.
Mr. Cunningham.
Mr. Howell
Mr. Lindsay
WHEREAS, a petition was presented and read; signed by a number of the inhabitants residing in and about the Town of Augusta, praying the Board to suspend the operation of the law cajoining a Test, with respect to Doctor Andrew Johnston, and the Board being inclined from humanity as well as an attention to the names of the persons subscribed to the said petition, many of whom merit great consideration.
RESOLVED, That all further proceedings in the case of the said Doctor Andrew Johnston be postponed until the meeting of the Assembly.
The Board met
May 19th 1780.
Present
His Honor the Governor
- John Cunningham
Mr. President
Mr. Deveaux
Mr. Howell
Mr. Davies
Mr. Lindsay
George Wyche and Hugh McGee appeared before the Board
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and qualified as Commissioners for administering the Test to the inhabitants of the lower parts of the County of Richmond.
The aforesaid persons likewise qualified as Magistrates for the said County.
Mr. Dukes and Mr. Harvey having attended agreeable to the order of the fifth of May instant, by their Councel and having been heard relative to the matters set forth his petition
RESOLVED, That the said William Dukes be referred to a Cout of law for his remedy.
May 23ª 1780.
The Board met
Present
His Honor the Governor
Mr. President
Mr. Davis
Mr. Cunningham
Mr. Lindsay.
Mr. Wells
RESOLVAED, That it is the opinion of this Board, that His Honor the Governor should retire to some place of safety, either South or North Carolina, as from a longer delay his situation might endanger the liberty of his person-
RESOLVED, That the public monies be placed in the hands of the President and be paid off, as the occasion of public service may require, under his direction; and that of the Executive Council, in the absence of His Honor the Governor --
RESOLVED, That the sum of ten thousand dollars be advanced
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out of the Treasury of this State, to the Continental Officers, for bearing their expences in their journey to the Northward and that His Honor the Governor draw in favor of Lieutenant Colonel Moore for the same.
May 24 1780.
The Board met
Present
His Honor the President
Mr. Wells
Mr. Lindsay
Mr. Davies.
ORDERED, That the Treasurers pay into the hands of Colonel John Dooly, twenty thousand dollars, the same being advanced to him by the State for the payment of the Troops under his command, taking his receipt to be accountable for the same, and return it into the Treasury as soon as he can obtain money from the confederal Chest.
An order was drawn on the Treasury by His Honor the President in favor of Doctor Humphry Wells for medicine pur- chased for the Director General of the Hospitals in this State, for two thousand, five hundred and twenty six dollars.
Also His Honor the President drew an order on the Treasury in favor of Samuel Sterk for two thousand dollars in part of his Salerary as Secretary to this Board.
Also an order on the Treasury in favor of John Lindsay Esq. (a Member of this Board, for two thousand, four hundred and ninety for his attendance from the 12th Feb' 1780 to the 26th May Inst .-
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May 25. 1780
Present
His Honor the President
Mr. Wells Mr. Lindsay
Mr. Davies.
An order was drawn on the Treasury by His Honor the Presi- dent in favor of Titus Hollinger for six hundred dollars for house rent for the Treasury and Secretary of States Officer.
An order was drawn in favor of John Milledge Esq. Attorney General, for three thousand dollars, in part payment of his Salary allowed him by the House of Assembly.
ORDERED, That the Treasurers pay into the hands of Colonel John Twiggs twenty thousand dollars * * *
RESOLVED, That an order be drawn on the Treasury by His Honor the President, in favor of Colonel John Twiggs the same to be advanced to him as a loan by this State for the use of the Continent, for the payment of persons employed in secret ser- vices.
RESOLVED, That His Honor the President be requested to draw on the Treasury in favor of the Continental Quarter Mas- ter, Richard Wylley Esq. for eight thousand dollars, for the use of this Department, taking his receipt to return the said sum as soon as possible into the Treasury of this State.
RESOLVED, That His Honor the President be requested to draw on the Treasury in favor of the Honble. Brigadier General Wil- liamson for ten thousand dollars, taking his receipt to return that sum as soon as possible into the Treasury of this State.
RESOLVED, That His Honor the President, be requested to
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draw on the Treasury in favor of the Continental Commissary Seth John Cuthbert, for fifteen thousand dollars, for the use of his Department; taking his receipt to return the said sum as soon as possible, in to the Treasury of this State.
Augusta 19th August 1781.
This day, the Executive Council, chosen by the Representa- tives of the State of Georgia, in General Assembly met; pro- ceeded to the choice of a President: when Myrick Davies Es- quire was unanimously chosen.
Present
Charles Odingsel
Abraham Ravot
Joseph Woodruff
Humphry Wells
James Jones Daniel Coleman
- ORDERED, That Humphry Wells and Charles Odingsel be
a Committee to employ a door keeper.
Present
His Honor the Governor
Myrick Davis
Joseph Woodruff
Abraham Ravot
Humphry Wells
Charles Odingsel James Jones
Daniel Coleman
The petition of Abenton & Rachel Felps was laid before the Board and read. ,
RESOLVED, it is the opinion of this Board, that the prayer of the petition comes under the cognizance of the Courts of Justice, and that this Board can take no order in the matter.
The House adjourned till to-morrow 9 O'Clock.
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August 20th 1781.
The Board met according to adjournment
Present
His honor the Governor
Joseph Woodruff
Myrick Davis Abraham Ravot Humphry Wells
Charles Odingsel James Jones
Daniel Coleman
A Bill for the regulation of the Militia of this State being sent by the Honble. the House of Assembly; the Council pro- ceeded to take the same into consideration, return'd with amend- ment-
A Bill for making certain persons citizens, and for burying in oblivion, the crime of the British protection, was laid before the Board, by a Committee from the House of Assembly, for their consideration, was approved of.
ORDERED, That James Jones and Charles Odingsel Esquires, be a Committee to wait on the House of Assembly, with the foregoing bills, with the proposed amendment.
A Bill for the prevention of internal conspiracies and other purposes, was brought before the Board by a Committee of the House of Assembly,
The Board upon considering the bill proposed, that an oath be annexed to the said bill, to be taken by the several Cominit- tees.
ORDERED, That Mr. Coleman and Doctor Wells do wait on the Honorable House of Assembly with the said Bill.
Adjourned till 4 O'Clock.
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Wednesday August 224 1781.
The Board met
Present
His Honor the Governor
Myrick Davis
Joseph Woodruff
Abraham Ravot
Daniel Coleman
Humphry Wells Charles Odingsel.
An act to continue the several acts heretofore made, was laid before the Board, taken in to consideration and approved of.
ORDERED, That a Committee be appointed to wait on the Honorable House of Assembly with said act; and that Messtª Ravot & Woodruff be that Committee.
Adjourned till 4 O'Clock.
The Board met according to adjournment
Present
His Honor the Governor
Myrick Davis
Abraham Ravot
Humphry Wells
Charles Odingsel
Daniel Coleman
Joseph Woodruff
James Jones.
Agreeable to a resolve of the Honble the House of Assembly His Honor the Governor proceeded to qualify the Justices, for the different Counties within this State, when the following Gen- tlemen were duly qualified.
The House adjourned till to-morrow 10 O'Clock.
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Thursday, August 23Td 1781.
The House met
Present
His Honor the Governor
Myrick Davis
Joseph Woodruff
Humphry Wells Charles Odingsel
Daniel Coleman
Two letters from Colº Clark, one to His Honor the Governor, and the other to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, was laid before the Board and read.
WHEREAS, disputes have arisen concerning the Colo Wood- ruffs appointment as Deputy Q. M. Genl.
ORDERED, That Colº Woodruff be requested to act as Deputy Q. Master Genl. for this State, untill such time as the matter can be properly elucidated, and that he be empowered to employ assistants.
ORDERED, That Colº Woodruff be requested to apply to the Commissioners of sequestered Estates, for such Negroes and other articles belonging to them as he may want for his Depart- ment.
Adjourned till 4 O'Clock.
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The Board met
Present
His Honor the Governor
Myrick Davis
Joseph Woodruff
Charles Odingsel Abraham Ravot
Humphry Wells Daniel Coleman
ORDERED, That a General Muster of the Militia of this State, be on Thursday the 30th Instant, and that a draft be made of one half of the same, and that they hold themselves in readiness to march at a minutes warning ..
ORDERED, That the D. Q. Master General, do immediately proceed to make every exertion in collecting horses, Waggons & every other Material necessary in his Department.
WHEREAS, it is absolutely necessary that the Commissary and Quarter Master, do immediately provide necessaries for the sup- port of an Army.
RESOLVED, That they have power to impress all articles which shall be wanted in their several departments, and cannot otherwise be had, giving certificates to the persons from whom such articles are impressed, specifying the quantity and quality and in case of cattle where the owners cannot immediately be found, they are to keep an account of the marks, brands & age thereof.
Adjourned till to-morrow 10 O'Clock.
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Friday August 24th 1781.
The Board met
Present
His Honor the Governor
Myrick Davis
Daniel Coleman
Joseph Woodruff Abraham Ravot
Charles Odingsel.
ORDERED, George Walton D. C. General do immediately apply to the late acting Deputy Commissary General for all pub- lic stores he may have in his possession.
Adjourned till 4 O'Clock.
The Board met
Present
His Honor the Governor
Jonathan Bryan Abraham Ravot
Charles Odingsel Joseph Woodruff
Daniel Coleman.
ORDERED, That Mr. Chesley Bostick, late acting Deputy Q. M. & Commissary General, deliver all public stores in his pos- session to the Deputy Q. M. & Commissary General or their order.
WHEREAS, the daily depredations committed in this neigh- borhood convinces this Board of the necessity of immediately putting in Execution the act of Assembly, entitled An act for the prevention of internal conspiracies & for empowering certain Committees therein named, to examine into the conduct of cer- tain suspicious persons.
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ORDERED, That the Committees for the several Counties do proceed to put the said act, immediately into execution.
Adjourned till to-morrow 10 O'Clock.
Sunday August 26th 1781.
The Board met
Present
His Honor the Governor
Jonathan Bryan
Joseph Woodruff
Charles Odingsel
Daniel Coleman
Humphry Wells
On information recd by His Honor the Governor, that the enemy are now embodied to march against this post, it is the opinion of this Board that the draught of one half the militia of this State, be immediately made and embodied at the Station on Spirit Creek, and that His Honor the Governor do issue or- ders.
The Board adjourned till to-morrow 10. O'Clock
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Monday 27th August 1781.
The Board met
Present
His Honor the Governor
Jonathan Bryan Daniel Coleman
Joseph Woodruff Charles Odingsel
On an appeal of Samuel and Judah Lyons, who was ordered off by the Committee of the County of Richmond, before this Board.
ORDERED, That they have leave to carry the said negro woman down with them.
The Board adjourned.
Wednesday . August 29th 1781.
The Board met
Present
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His Honor the Governor
Myrick Davis
Jonathan Bryan
Joseph Woodruff
Abraham Ravot
Daniel Coleman
Charles Odingsel
Humphry Wells
Doubts arising whether Mr. John Wilkinson, appointed Jus- tice of the peace, and Register of Probates for the County of 17 rr- vul 2
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Richmond, by the late Assembly, be admitted to take the oaths of Office,
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Resolved in the negative.
The petition of Mrs. Mackey was laid before the Board & read. No. I.
The petition of Mary Ingram and Elizabeth Douglass was laid before the Board and read No. 2.
The petition of Elizabeth Mode was laid before the Board and read-No. 3.
ORDERED, That the Committee for the County of Richmond de, on Friday next, lay before this Board, the reasons and evi- dence which influenced them to order the said Petitioners within the British lines.
RESOLVED, That Major John S. Eustace be appointed Adju- tant General for this State, with the rank of Colonel.
WHEREAS, from information it appears that the Delegates for this State in Congress have obtained an order on Joseph Clay Esq' Deputy Pay Master General, to the army in the Southern States for f1500 Sterling, in bills of exchange on France, for the purpose of procuring cloathing and other neces- sary supplies for the militia in actual service belonging to the said State.
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RESOLVED, That the said Joseph Clay Esq. be desired and empowered to negotiate the said bills, and to apply two thirds of the avails thereof, in purchasing cloathing and other neces- saries for the said Militia, and to transmit the remainder to the Treasury of this State.
The Board adjourned till to-morrow morning 10. O'Clock
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August 30th 1781.
The Board met
Present
His Honor the Governor
Myrick Davis
Charles Odingsel
Jenkin Davis
Daniel Coleman Abrahamı Ravot
James Bryan, Esquire Treasurer for this State, appointed by the Honorable the House of Assembly, waited on the Board and took and subscribed the following oath Viz,
I, A. B. appointed Treasurer of this State, do solemnly and sincerely swear and declare in the presence of Almighty God, that I will during my continuance therein; well, faithfully and honestly, to the best of my knowledge and ability, execute the Office of Treasurer of this State; And that I will not on any occasion or pretence, apply any monies, which shall or may be in my hands, belonging to this State to any private uses or pur- poses whatsoever- So help me God-
JAMES BRYAN Treasurer.
The Board adjourned till to-morrow 10. O'Clock.
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Friday 31ª August 1781
The Board met Present
His Honc: the Governor
Myrick Davis
Jonathan Bryan
Jenkin Davis
Joseph Woodruff
Daniel Coleman
Charles Odingsel
Humphry Wells
Abraham Ravot
The petition of Jane Oliver & Sarah Johnson was laid before the Board and read.
ORDERED, That the Committee be desired to lay before the Board this afternoon, at three O'Clock the reasons and evidence that influenced them to order the above petitioners off.
Committee of Richmond County for ordering off suspected persons
Reports,
On the petition of Mrs. Mary Mackey.
ORDERED, That the prayer of the petition be granted
On the petition of Mrs. Douglass & Mrs. Ingram
The prayer of the said petition can by no means be granted in any respect.
On the petition of Elizabeth Mode.
The prayer of the petition cannot be granted.
ORDERED, That the Commissioners for the County of Rich- mond, do deliver to the Commissary of issues one Hhd. of To- bacco for public use.
The Board adjourned till five O'clock.
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The Board met
Present
His Honor the Governor.
The Committee report.
On the petition of Jane Oliver and Sarah Johnson, That neither of them can be admitted, as having connections in the British lines.
The Board adjourned till Tuesday morning 10 O'Clock.
Tuesday September 4th 1781.
The Board met according to adjourninent
Myrick Davis Esquire President
Jenkin Davis
Jonathan Bryan Charles Odingsel Humphry Wells
Abraham Ravot.
The petition of John Wilkinson was laid before the Board and read.
This Board is of opinion that the act alluded to does by no means hinder Mr. Wilkinson from doing his duty as a Soldier, as that would be the likeliest thing to clear him of any charge that might be brought against him in consequence thereof. They are further of opinion that the prayer of the said petition does not come under their jurisdiction.
The Board adjourned till Friday 10 O'Clock.
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Thursday 6th September.
The Board met
Present
Myrick Davis Esquire James Jones.
Jonathan Bryan Joseph Woodruff
Abraham Ravot Jenkin Davis
A letter being recd from Major General Greene directed to His Honor the Governor,
ORDERED, That the same be read.
The Board adjourned till to-morrow 10 O'Clock.
Friday September 7th 1781.
The Board met
President Myrick Davis Esquire
Charles Odingsel
Joseph Woodruff
James Jones Abraham Ravot
Jenkin Davis
The Board adjourned till Tuesday 10 O'Clock.
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Tuesday September 11tb 1781.
The Board met
Present
His Honor the Governor ..
Myrick Davis Humphry Wells Jonathan Bryan
Jenkin Davis Joseph Woodruff
A letter from Lieut. Colonel Jackson was laid before the Board and read.
RESOLVED, That Lieut Colº Jackson be empowered to pur- chase, one hundred Dragoon Horses for the use of his corps, and that he give certificates on this State for the same, payable in four months, with interest from the date whichi certificates shall be paid out of the monies arising from the sales of the sequestered and absentees estates; or received as specie by the Treasury in payment of Taxes. And that he be allowed to give a sum not exceeding thirty pounds sterling for each horse.
ORDERED, That the D. Q. M. General for this State, be em- powered to purchase horses, such as may be wanted, for the use of his Department, giving certificates as above mentioned-
The Board adjourned till tomorrow morning 10 O'Clock .
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Wednesday 12th September 1781.
The Board met
Present
His Honor the Governor.
Myrick Davis Humphry Wells Jenkin Davis
Jonathan Bryan
A Letter from Major Stirk was laid before the Board and read.
ORDERED, That the consideration be postponed.
The necessity of procuring arms, for the use of this State, appears so fully to this Board, it is therefore,
ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor be requested and empowered to appoint such persons as he may think necessary, to procure, or if not otherwise to be had, to impress iron, steel or any other requisite in order to forward the same. And that he be likewise empowered to employ a sufficient number of per- sons to work the same into arms for the purpose above men- tioned; giving certificates for all articles so procured, payable in four months, out of the monies arising from the sales of sequestered estates.
The Board adjourned till Friday 10 O'Clock.
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Friday September 14th 1781.
The Board met
Present
His Honor the Governor.
Myrick Davis
Abraham Ravot
Charles Odingsel Jonathan Bryan
Daniel Coleman · Jenkin Davis
Joseph Woodruff Humphry Wells.
A Letter from Major Stirk was laid before the Board and read-postponed.
As a Register of Probates has not yet qualified for the County . of Richmond, therefore
ORDERED, That all persons who have any property in their hands, belonging to the Estate of Mr. James Goldwire, deceased, do deliver the same to Mr. Abraham Marshal appointed an Executor to the last will & testament of said deceased.
The petition of Judah Hicombotom was laid before the Board -Inadmissible.
The Board adjourned till Monday 9 O'Clock.
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Monday 17th September 1781.
Board met
Present
His Honor the Governor.
Myrick Davis
Jonathan Bryan
Jenkin Davis
Daniel Coleman
Charles Odingsel
Abraham Ravot.
ORDERED, That Colº William Few pay into the hands of His Honor the Governor the money brought by him from Congress to be applied as necessity may require.
The sum of seven hundred and seventy dollars was paid by Colº W" Few into the hands of the Governor.
RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor be desired to send a talk to the Creek Indians, and likewise to write a letter to the Governor of Pensacola.
RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor enquire into the state of Colonel Jacksons Regiment and give such orders as may appear necessary, in order to cloath the same.
A Letter from Colº Eustace was laid before the Board and read- postponed.
The Board adjourned till to-morrow 10 O'Clock.
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Tuesday 18. September 1781.
The Board met according to adjournment
Present
His Honor the Governor.
Myrick Davis
Jonathan Bryan
Abraham Ravot
Daniel Coleman
Jenkin Davis
James Jones
Charles Odingsel
Humphry Wells
. Adjourned till Friday 10 O'Clock.
Saturday 22™ª September 1781.
The Board met
Present
His Honor the Governor.
Jonathan Bryan Abraham Ravot
Daniel Coleman Humphry Wells
Charles Odingsel.
RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor be requested to supply Mr. Odingsel with a sum of money for the purpose of purchasing salt for the use of the Troops of this State; and order a number of pack horses to be sent with an escort, for the same.
The Board adjourned till Tuesday 10 O'Clock.
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Monday 24th September 1781. .
The Board met
Present
His Honor the Governor.
Jonathan Bryan
Abraham Ravot
Humphry Wells Dan' Coleman
Charles Odingsel
RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor be empowered and requested to order a draft of one half the militia that re- main undrafted in Burk and Richmond Counties and one third of the whole militia of Wilkes County and march them to join Gen1 Twiggs.
.The Board adjourned till Wednesday IO O'Clock.
Wednesday 26th September 1781.
The Board met
Present
His Honor the Governor.
Jonathan Bryan
Abraham Ravot
Daniel Coleman Charles Odingsel
RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor be requested to write a letter to Major General Greene representing the situation of this State, and soliciting of him such aid from the Continental army as can be spared.
ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor supply Major
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Charles Odingsel with ten guineas, and General Twiggs with twenty guineas for the service of this State.
The petition of William Tarvin was laid before the Board and read-Not granted.
The Board adjourned till Friday 10 O'Clock.
Friday September 28th 1781.
The Board met
Present
His Honor the Governor.
Jonathan Bryan Jenkin Davis Daniel Coleman Abraham Ravet
Colonel Jackson having represented to this Board, that horses cannot be obtained fit for service, at the price limited in a re- solve of the 7" Instant.
RESOLVED, That he be authorized to give a sum not exceeding forty five pounds sterling for each horse as Specified in the aforementioned resolved.
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