The Revolutionary records of the State of Georgia, Volume II Pt 1, Part 16

Author: Candler, Allen Daniel, 1834-1910, ed; Georgia. General Assembly. cn
Publication date: 1908
Publisher: Atlanta, Ga., The Franklin-Turner Company
Number of Pages: 890


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RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor be requested to issue a proclamation, setting apart a day of public thanksgiving for the late success of the American arms.


The Board adjourned till Tuesday 10 O'Clock.


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Tuesday October 2nd 1781.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Jonathan Bryan


Daniel Coleman


Humphry Wells


Abraham Ravot


James Jones.


The petition of Abbington Felps was laid before the Board and read-granted provided the appeal was lawfully made.


The petition of Martha Hooker was laid before the Board and read- Thereon


ORDERED, That the Committee of Burk County be requested to lay before this Board the reasons why they ordered Mrs. Martha Hooker within the British Lines, she having appealed.


Adjourned till to-morrow 10 O'Clock.


Wednesday October 3rd 1781.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Daniel Coleman


Abraham Ravot


Humphry Wells James Jones.


ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor be requested and empowered to march, immediately, the remaining part of the


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militia of Richmond & Burk Counties to join General Twiggs, in order to relieve the remainder of those first drafted from the said Counties.


ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor be requested to send as soon as possible two men with a talk to the Creek In- dians & a letter which they are to forward to the Governor of l'ensacola, and that they take and subscribe the following oath- I. A. B. do solemnly swear, that I will to the best of my know- ledge fulfil the the instructions which is given me by His Honor the Governor of this State, and that I will not by any means give or cause to be given any other talk to the Creek Indians, than that which is given me by him- So help me God.


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The Board adjourned till Friday 10 O'Clock.


· Friday October 5th 1781.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Myrick Davis Humphry Wells


Jonathan Bryan Jenkin Davis


James Jones.


ORDERED, That Thursday the 18th Instant September be a day of public thanksgiving & prayer; and that notice be given thereof ---


ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor be empowered to


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issue a press warrant, to impress any horses which may be found in any of the cornfields belonging to the sequestered Estates, of which all persons are required to take particular notice.


The Board adjourned till Tuesday 10 O'Clock.


Tuesday October 9th 1781.


The Board mst


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Myrick Davis


Jenkin Davis


Jonathan Bryan Abraham Ravot


The Board adjourned till Tuesday at Head Quarters in Burk County. - - -


Howells plantation in Burk County


Tuesday October 16th


·Present


His Honor the Governor.


Myrick Davis · Abraham Ravot


Jenkin Davis James Jones.


ORDERED, That a number of Militia Dragoons and mounted Infantry be immediately raised for the service of this State, to be enroled for three months and subject to the regulations of the militia law, provided that each Dragoon do furnish himself


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with a good horse, sword and pistols, and each of the Infantry do furnish himself with a good horse and gun, that each Com- pany consist of at least thirty privates, a Captain and Lieuten- ant- It is however not to be understood that any officer is to take a man out of a draft untill he has at least twenty meri en- roled and equipt for service, at which time, General Twiggs, or in his absence, the officer next in Command, shall review them, when the term of their enrolment shall commence. And His Honor the Governor is hereby requested & empowered to issue recruiting orders for that purpose.


Adjourned till to-morrow 10 O'Clock.


Camp, Wednesday October 17th 1781.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Myrick Davis Abraham Ravot


Jenkin Davis · James Jones


ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor pay Mrs. Wereat six pounds 10/6. specie for Two lbs of flour for his household use, and charge the same to acct of this State.


ORDERED, That Colº John Martin be appointed Commissary of Military Stores in the room of Major Stirk who has resigned.


Adjourned till Friday 10 O'Clock. 18 rr-vol 2


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Camp. Friday 19th October 1781.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Myrick Davis


Jenkin Davis


Daniel Coleman


James Jones


Abraham Ravot Esq™s


WHEREAS, the freeholders of the County of Richmond neg- . lected to appoint a Sheriff for the same, at the last general elec- ticn. Therefore,


RESOLVED, That Lewis Gardner Esquire be appointed to that post.


The petition of sundry inhabitants of Burke County was laid before the Board and read. Referred to the Board of Con- missioners, and request they report thereon, on Tuesday next.


ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor issue a dedimus to the Honble. William Few & John Germany Esq's or either of them, to qualify the Magistrates of Richmond County; and that the Court of said County, have power to appoint a Clerk for the time present.


The Board adjourned till to-morrow.


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Camp, Saturday October 20th 1781.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Myrick Davis


Abraham Ravot


Daniel Coleman James Jones


Jenkin Davis Esquires


WHEREAS, there is but one brigade in the field, there appears to be no occasion for an Adjutant General, therefore, "


ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor be requested to discharge Colº John Skey Eustace, appointed Adjutant General of Militia by this Board the 29th of August last-


ORDERED, That the Commissary of issues at Augusta, fur- nish the waggons from Wilkes County with a load of corn for each, taking a receipt for the same.


The Board adjourned till Tuesday next.


Monday October 224 1781.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Myrick Davies Abraham Ravot


Jenkin Davis Daniel Coleman


James Jones.


WHEREAS, There is an immediate necessity for a Commis- sary of hides and tallow, it is therefore,


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RESOLVED, That Mr. Lemuel Lanier be appointed for that purpose, and that the Commissioners of sequestered Estates do furnish a negroe to assist him in the business.


This Board having taken into consideration the petition of Mrs. Martha Hooker, of the 29th September, with the report of the Committee of Burke County thereon, it is therefore,


RESOLVED, That the prayer of said petition be granted and as it appears since that time, that her husband Nathan Hooker is dead, it is therefore recommended to Commissioners of se- questered estates, to postpone the sale of the personal estate of the said Nathan Hooker until the meeting of the next Genl. Assembly.


Adjourned till to-morrow morning.


Tuesday October 23rd 1781.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Myrick Davis Jenkin Davis


Abraham Ravot · Daniel Coleman


James . Jones.


ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor be requested and empowered to order an escort of twenty five men and two waggons to be ready at Augusta, to proceed to head quarters, as soon as possible, with Colo. William Few, in order to pro- cure a supply of ammunition &C.


The Board adjourned till to-morrow.


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Wednesday October 24" 1781.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Myrick Davis


Jenkin Davis


James Jones


Daniel Coleman


Abraham Ravot Esquires


ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor be requested and empowered to order, immediately, the whole of the militia of . this State to join camp as soon as they can possibly be col- lected-


The Board adjourned till Friday morning-


October 26th 1781.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Myrick Davis Jenkin Davis


Abraham Ravot


James Jones.


ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor be requested to furnish Colº Martin Com' of Military Stores, with a sum of money in order to enable him to purchase one hundred weight of lead for the use of the troops of this State.


The Board adjourned to Augusta on Tuesday next at 10 O'Clock.


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Tuesday October 30th 1781.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


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Myrick Davis


Jonathan Bryan


Joseph Woodruff


Abraham Ravot


James Jones Humphry Wells


RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor be allowed to ap- ply twenty guineas of the money in his hands, to his own pri- vate use, he to be accountable for the same.


Adjourned till to-morrow 10 O'Clock.


Wednesday 31st October 1781.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Myrick Davis Joseph Woodruff


Humphry Wells . Jonathan Bryan


James Jones.


RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor issue a special Commission of Oyer and terminer to His Honor the Chief Jus- tice, or the Senior Assistant Justice, appointing Monday the 12th day of November next, for trial of all criminals within the County of Richmond; and that the same be convened at Augusta.


Adjourned till Friday 10 O'Clock.


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Tuesday November 6th 1781.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Myrick Davis


Jonathan Bryan


Joseph Woodruff


James Jones


Humphry Wells


Daniel Coleman.


ORDERED, That Mr. William Lord be appointed Commissary of hides & tallow, in place of Mr. Lam' Lanier who has declined serving.


ORDERED, That His Houor the Governor let Colº Woodruff have twenty four dollars, for the use of his department.


Adjourned till Friday next.


Friday November 9th 1781. -


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Jonathan Bryan Daniel Coleman


Jenkin Davis Joseph Woodruff


James Jones


ORDERED, That His Honor pay Mr. Daniellys acct. for rid- ing express to & from Philadelphia, out of the public money in his hands, taking his receipt.


ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor be requested and


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empowered to order the remainder of the Militia of the County of Richmond to march to camp, in order to relieve those now on . duty. Any Company is to have credit for what men are en- roled in the three months service, which belong to their re- spective districts.


ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor be empowered and requested to pay Mr. Lindsay four pounds sterling in part of his annuity.


The Board adjourned till Tuesday next.


Tuesday November 13" 1781.


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Jonathan Bryan


Jenkin Davis


Joseph Woodruff


Wm Gibbons


James Jones


Daniel Coleman


Charles Odingsel


RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor be requested to issue orders to the Commissaries to employ drivers for collect- ing the cattle from the So side of Ogechee, and that General Twiggs be requested to cover the same.


ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor be requested to is- sue orders to the purchasing Commissary that they collect no breeding cattle for the Slaughter and that they collect cattle in such manner as will be least distressing to any of the inhabi- tants of this State.


ORDERED, That Colº Jackson be ordered to make a return, to His Honor the Governor, of his legion at this post with a


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particular description of all artificers, women, children, &C. And that His Honor the Governor take such measures thereon as he may think necessary.


ORDERED, That Mr. Nathaniel Hicks be allowed to draw five rations, Mrs. Wereat rations, Mrs. Zebray two rations, she being in distress.


The Board adjourned till to-morrow morning-


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Wednesday November 14th 1781. -


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Jonathan Bryan


Daniel Coleman


Joseph Woodruff Charles Odingsel


William Gibbons.


RESOLVED, That the following regulations be immediately adopted by the forage Masters department


That the Councillors draw two rations.


Cheif Justice two


All persons having a certificate from His Honor the Governor, of his being in public service, agreeable to his order-


The Continental and Militia Officers agreeable to the Conti- nental regulations for the Departnt .. And that six quarts of corn be deemed a ration.


ORDERED, That the salt purchased by Major Odingsel be put into the hands of the Commissary of Military Stores and issued to none, except by an order, from His Honor the Governor.


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ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor furnish Major Oding- sel with the sum of twenty guineas in specie for the purpose of purchasing salt for the use of the Militia of this State.


Adjourned till to-morrow 10 O'Clock.


Thursday 15th November 1781.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Jonathan Bryan


William Gibbons


Humphry Wells Daniel Coleman


Charles Odingsel.


ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor furnish Doct. Dun- woodie with four half Johannases for the purpose of providing" necessaries for the use of the sick in the Hospitals of this State.


The Board adjourned till to-morrow morning.


Friday November 16th 1781.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Joseph Woodruff


William Gibbons


James Jones Humphry Wells.


Daniel Coleman


ORDERED, That the issuing Commissary supply the women &


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children of Colº Jacksons Legion with twenty five & half rations daily.


ORDERED, That Mr. Lawson have an order for three bushels of corn weekly, & Mr. Patterson two bushels weekly they to be accountable.


ORDERED, That notice be given to the Electors, for the Count- ties in Alarm, that they meet at Augusta, in order to elect mem- bers to represent them in General Assembly of the State.


.The Board adjourned till to-morrow morning 10 O'Clock.


Sunday evening 18th November 1781.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Jonathan Bryan Daniel Coleman Joseph Woodruff


William Gibbons


Jenkin Davis


RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor be requested to order Genl. Twiggs with what men is with him in Camp & Colº M'Kay with those of the three months service to repair imme- diately to Augusta. And that Colº Martin be ordered to collect as soon as possible the whole of his battalion to meet at this post.


The Board adjourned till to-morrow morning.


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Monday November 19th 1781.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Jonathan Bryan


William Gibbons


Daniel Coleman Joseph Woodruff


RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor be requested to countermand the orders sent last night to L' Colº M'Kay ..


The Board adjourned till to-morrow.


Tuesday November 20tb 1781.


The Board met


Present .


His Honor the Governor.


Jonathan Bryan William Gibbons


Daniel Coleman James Jones


Joseph Woodruff


ORDERED, That Colº McMurphy be permitted to draw rations for his family agreeable to the regulations of Council, he to be accountable.


Adjourned till to-morrow 10 O'Clock


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Wednesday November 21st 1781.


The Board met


Present


His. Honor the Governor.


Jonathan Bryan


Jenkin Davis


William Gibbons James Jones


Information being made to Council that a quantity of public hides, was put into the hands of S' Patrick Houston to be tanned on halves, & that a small part only have been received, There- fore,


ORDERED That His Honor the Governor be desired to apply te the commanding officer in South Carolina for the remainder of the said leather.


On application of Colº McIntosh


ORDERED That His Honor the Governor give orders for Col McIntosh to receive five bushels of corn, he to be accountable.


On application


ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor be directed to give an order to Mrs Emely Horn for two bushels of corn & 301b beei per month (she being an object of charity) till otherways or- dered by this Board. And that the Attorney Gen1. be allowed to draw the same rations as one of the Executive Council.


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It appears to this Board absolutely necessary that a number of public horses therefore,


ORDERED, That the D. Q. M. Genl. or his Deputy be em- powered to purchase a number of horses to be paid for in cattle


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belonging to the sequestered estates, at such time and place as shall be agreed on, the horses not to exceed the value of ten likely cows & calves cach, & that the persons who purchases shall make report of every such purchase to the Governor and Council.


Friday November 234 1781.


The Board met


· Present


His Honor the Governor.


Jonathan Bryan


Joseph Woodruff Abraham Ravot


Jenkin Davis


William Gibbons James Jones.


RESOLVED, That the Council approve of the orders given by His Honor the Governor for aiding Sº Carolina in the present emergency.


The Board adjourned till Tuesday next.


Sunday morning Nov 25th 81.


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Jonathan Bryan Abraham Ravot Joseph Woodruff William Gibbons


On application of Messrs Joel Philips & Edwd ( recommended by Mr. Lindsay) for a supply of corn for their families


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ORDERED, That they be furnished with half a bushel of corn D' Mo. for each white in their families for two months; they to be accountable.


Adjourned till Tuesday morning.


Monday November 26th 17SI.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Jonathan Bryan William Gibbons


James Jones.


WHEREAS, some doubts may arise respecting the place for holding the annual election in the County of Richmond.


RESOLVED, That it be recommended to the Magistrates and electors of the aforesaid County to meet at Brownsborough on the first tuesday in December next, there to elect their Repre- sentatives in General Assembly & civil officers for the ensuing year.


Adjourned till to-morrow morning.


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27th November 1781.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Jonathan Bryan


Joseph Woodruff


William Gibbons Abraham Ravot


Humphry Wells James Jones.


RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor be requested to - pay Messrs Henderson & Anderson the sum of five half Johan- . neses each, for their services in going to the Indian Nation.


RESOLVED, That Mr. Lam' Lanier & Mr. Archibald Bealle have an order to draw rations & forage they to be accountable.


The Board adjourned till Friday next.


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Friday November 30th 1781.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Jonathan Bryan


Humphry Wells


Joseph Woodruff William Gibbons


James Jones Abraham Ravot


RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor be requested and empowered to raise such a number of Militia as he may . judge necessary in order to intercept any party or parties of Indians that may be going to or from Savannah.


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RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor be requested to order a scout from Colº Clark & Dunns Regiment to keep a lookout on this side the Oconee River to be relieved from time to time, until further orders from this Board.


ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor be requested to inform Colº Clark, by letter, that such distressed persons as make application, having a certificate from the commanding officer of the district, of the number and situation of his family, will be supplied with corn in such manner as will be most convenient; And that the same instructions be given Colo Dunn as far as will be necessary in distributing to the poor, and distressed of his regiment.


The Board adjourned till to-morrow morning.


Tuesday morning 4th December 1781. The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Jonathan Bryan Jos. Woodruff.


Will. Gibbons.


RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor be empowered im- mediately to order out all the militia of this State, in order to oppose the enemy who are now marching towards this port.


The Board adjourned till Monday next.


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Monday December 10th 1781.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Jenkin Davis


James Jones


William Gibbons


Charles Odingsel


Abraham Ravot


Jonathan Bryan.


Joseph Woodruff


WHEREAS, There are great abuses in the Q. Masters depart- ment, by officers foraging their crops at the different plantations, whereby great waste is made in issuing the same. therefore,


RESOLVED, That the D. Q. Master General do appoint an assistant, whose business it shall be to collect forage & provis- ions, and issue the same at a magazine to be established at or near Spirit-Creek.


ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor take such measures as will recompense the Indians, in some manner, (who came down with intelligence) for the horses they have lost, And that he direct Colº MeMurphy to give them such presents as he may have it in his power to do .-


ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor pay the Secretary five guineas in part of his salery.


The Board adjourned till to-morrow morning.


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Tuesday IIth December 17SI.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Jonathan Bryan


Abraham Ravot.


Joseph Woodruff


Charles Odingsel


William Gibbons


James Jones.


Jenkin Davis


RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor be requested and cmpowered to order a draft of one third of the Militia of this State; to be rendezvous'd at Spirit-Creek as soon as possible to be marched on foot.


RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor be requested to take measures for conveying the body of the late Myrick Davis Esq. President of the Executive Council, to this place; and that Mr. Lewis be requested to prepare a proper discourse for his interment. And this Board will attend the same.


ORDERED, That Colº Johnston have leave to draw two ra- tions, he to be accountable. And that Colº McIntosh have leave to draw forage for two horses, to be accountable.


ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor be requested and empowered to take measures for releiving the family of the late Myrick Davis Esq. should they be in need.


The Board adjourned till Friday next.


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Monday 17th December 1781.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Jonathan Bryan


Daniel Coleman William Gibbons.


Charles Odingsel


Joseph Woodruff.


ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor be requested and empowered to order one half instead of one third of the Militia to be immediately drafted and ordered to rendezvous at Spirit- Creek.


Friday December 21st 1781.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor. ,


Joseph Woodruff. Charles Odingsel


William Gibbons.


ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor be requested to order twenty bushels of for the relief of Benj" Hart he having a recommendation from Colº Clark.


Tie Board adjourned.


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Monday December 24th


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor.


Charles Odingsel William Gibbons


RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor be empowered to order the present draft of militia to be marched as mounted in- fantry.


The Board adjourned.


2Sth December 1781.


The Board met


Present


.His . Honor the Governor.


Jonathan Bryan William Gibbons


Joseph Woodruff Charles Odingsel


RESOLVED, That His Honor be requested & empowered to order two pack horses to be immediately furnished to send to General Greene for a small supply of ammunition and that His Honor write Gen' Greene on the occasion.


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Augusta Wednesday 2nd January 1782.


The Executive Council for the State of Georgia met.


Present


His Honor the Governor


Stephen Heard


Thomas Lewis


Charles Odingsel


Jenkin Davis


Holman Freeman


Benjamin Andrews


Abraham Ravot


William Glascock


James Maxwell


Andrew Burns.


Jonathan Bryan. ..


The Board proceeded to ballot for a President when, on cast- in up the pole, it appeared that Stephen Heard Esquire was duly elected .--


The Board adjourned.


Thursday January 3rd 1782.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor


Stephen Heard


Jonathan Bryan


Charles Odingsel


Thomas Lewis


William Glascock


Andrew Burns


Abraham Ravot


Jenkin Davis


Benjamin Andrew


James Maxwell.


The Board proceeded to the choice of a Clerk, when Mr. Abraham Jones was unanimously chosen.


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WHEREAS, Mr. Richard Henderson, (the Indian Interpreter) has lately been plundered by the emissaries of our enemies, and his family being now in the greatest distress therefore,


RESOLVED, That Mr. Henderson be allowed to draw three rations untill something further can be done for him-


RESOLVED, That Mr. Andrews; Mr. Davis & Mr. Odingsel be a committee to draw up rules for the government of this Board, and report to-morrow.


The Board adjourned till to-morrow ten O'Clock.


Friday January 4th 1782.


The Board met


Present


His Honor the Governor


Stephen Heard


William Glascock


Andrew Burns Benjamin Andrew


James Maxwell Thomas Lewis.


Jonathan Bryan ...


Mr. Andrews from the Committee to draw up rules for the government of this Board, reported the.same, which was agreed to and is as follows.


First-That every Member sit uncovered when his honor the Governor or President takes the chair.


Second-That every Member attend at the hour to which the Board stands adjourned, on default to be fined in the sum of one dollar, unless a reasonable excuse being approved of by the Board.


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Third-That when a Member rises to Speak .he shall not be interrupted.


Fourth-That no Member shall absent himself from this Board without first obtaining leave, any one so absenting him- self shall be fined one dollar.


Fifth-That no Member shall make use of any indecent lan- guage before the Board, any one so offending shall for every such offence forfeit two dollars.


Sixth-That when the Board is adjourned no Member shall quit his seat until His Honor the Governor or President leaves the chair.


Seventh-That any Member having any thing to communi- cate to the Board, shall do it standing & address himself to the chair.




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