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RESOLVED, That it be recommended to His Honor the Gover- nor to suspend the said L' Colº Bostwick from any further com- mand until a Court of enquiry can be convened in order to in- vestigate the several complaints alledged against him in the said petition.
The Board adjourned until
. Savannah In Council 14th July 1782.
Present, His Honor the Governor
Andrew Burns.
Peter Deveaux
William Glascock, Jenkin Davis
Esquires
Jonathan Bryan
RESOLVED, That Messr" Clay, Wereat & John Habersham Es- quires be appointed a Committee to procure a supply of goods &". for the use of the public and army.
The Board adjourned to 9 o'Clock to-morrow.
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Savannah 15th July 1782.
The Board met agreeable to adjournment.
Present .
His Honor the Governor
Jonathan Bryan
Peter Deveaux
William Glascock
Jenkin Davis Esqr*
Andrew Burns.
WHEREAS, there is a great reason to believe that numbers of negroes and other property, belonging to the good people of this and the United States are now secreted in and about the Town and Garrison of Savannah to their great injury & prejudice,
It therefore becomes a duty indispensable on us to take every means in our power to detect such abominable proceedings and prevent those abuses, if possible, in future. Therefore,
RESOLVED, Messrs Joseph Clay, James Habersham, John Habersham, John Houston, William Le Conte, John Wereat, William O'Bryan, John Kean, Peter Deveaux, Thomas Stone, Peter Taarling. and Joseph Woodruff Esquires do take into their immediate possession and custody all suspected property of what- ever kind soever, and give public notice of the same, by advertise- ment, in order that the inhabitants may apply for, and after proof being made, obtain such property as they are or may be justly entitled to.
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Savannah July ISth 1782.
Present, His Honor the Governor
Jonathan Bryan Andrew Burns Jenkin Davis
William Glascock - Esquires
Peter Deveaux Benjamin Lewis
The petition of Richard Dunavan Murray, being preferr'd. requesting permission to take possession of the Vendue House, in order to keep a House of Entertainment : and also for license for the disposal of spirituous liquors.
The petition being considered, was granted.
The petition of James Fields for the office of Sheriff for the County of Chatham- his petition' was, after deliberation. granted.
Mr. Daniel Nunes pray'd for the office of Clerk of the Market. granted.
Savannah 19th July 1782.
Present
His Honor the Governor
Jonathan Bryan
Jenkin Davis
William Glascock Benjamin Lewis Esquires
Andrew Burns
Lemuel Lanier
By virtue of a resolve of the honorable the House of Assembly, passed this day; prohibiting the exportation of any kind of goods. salt or other merchandise out of the Town of Savannah, until leave is. first had or obtained from said House And also for pre-
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venting monopolies & other unfair practices in respect to the said goods, or other Merchandise: And also for laying in a quantity of salt directed to be reserved for the public use, agreeable to a resolve of the House passed the 16th Instant, Therefore,
RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor do immediately issue his proclamation prohibiting the exportation of the afore- said articles; and that orders be immediately issued to the Gen- tlemen of the Committee to take proper measures for procuring and reserving the quantity of salt, agreeable to the said resolves.
The Board adjourned to 9 o'Clock to-morrow.
Savannah the 20th July 1782.
The Board met according to adjournment.
Present
His Honor the Governor
Jonathan Bryan
William Glascock
Andrew Burns Jenkin Davis Esqrs
Peter Deveaux Benja Lewis
The Board taking into consideration the application of MI -. Richard Henderson, for the supply of necessary dry goods for himself and family, also two negroes, a fellow & wench belonging to the confiscated estates in order to attend and assist his family during his absence to the Indian Nation, being taken into con- sideration, therefore,
RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor be requested to give orders for the same.
The Board adjourned to Monday mornE 10 o'Clock.
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Savannah Monday 2234 1782.
The Board met according to adjournment.
Present
His Honor the Governor
Jonathan Bryan William Glascock
Andrew Burns
Thomas Maxwell
Esq'
Jenkin Davis
Peter Deveaux
The application of the widow Elizabeth Wright being taken into consideration,
ORDERED, That the said widow Wright be supplied with three rations pr. day for one fortnight for the support of her family she being accountable for the same.
ORDERED, That the Sheriff of Chatham County be directed to take into his possession the press & types in the Printing Of- fice, late James Johnstons, and keep them in charge till further orders.
The Board adjourned till 9 o'Clock to-morrow
Savannah 23rd July 1782.
The Board met agreeable to adjournment
Present
His Honor the Governor
Jonathan Bryan
William Glascock
Thomas Maxwell Jenkin Davis Esquires Andrew Burns Peter Deveaux
ORDERED, That notice be given the Gentlemen of the Commit-
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tee, to know whether they have procured the quantity of goods, salt & ordered by the House of Assembly to be engaged for the use of this State.
The Board adjourned to 9 O'Clock to-morrow.
Savannah 24. July 1782.
The Board met according to adjournment.
Present
His Honor the Governor
Thomas Maxwell Peter Deveaux
Jenkin Davis William Glascock
Esquires
ORDERED, That Mr. John Barkly be furnished with an order for twenty five pounds worth of goods, agreeable to a resolve of the House of Assembly.
WHEREAS, by report of the Committee appointed to procure goods &C. for the public, it appears impracticable for them to find out the quantity of salt, in this Town, agreeable to a resolve of the House of Assembly; request the same might be referred to the Governor & Council. Therefore, ·
RESOLVED, That the Attorney General be directed to call on the several Merchants and others to declare upon. oath the quan- tity of Salt and rum they have in possession also the time when, where & from whom purchased.
WHEREAS, by a resolve of the House of Assembly of this day, the sales of the confiscated estates are postponed for one month.
RESOLVED, That the Commissioners be directed to notify the same to the inhabitants of the respective Counties.
The Board adjourned to 9 o'Clock To-morrow.
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Savannalı 25th July 1782.
'The Board met agreeable to adjournment
Present
His Honor the Governor
William Glascock Thomas Maxwell - Esquires Jenkin Davis
The petition of William Christee being preferred,
RESOLVED, That he the said Christee have an order to tale his property where ever it may be found, proving the same.
ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor, be requested is take immediate measures for procuring three thousand bushels of salt and six hogsleads of rum for the public use.
A letter from Major Odingsel enclosing his commission, re- questing his resignation as Major of the first Battalion of the militia of the County of Chatham the same being laid before the Board and considered was accordingly accepted.
Savannah 30"> July 1782.
Present,
His Honor the Governor
Jonathan Bryan Jenkin Davis Esquires
His Honor the Governor quitted the chair when the following bills were laid before the Board. Viz,
An Act for preventing improper or disaffected persons, emi-
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grating from other places and becoming citizens of this State, and for other purposes therein mentioned. Being read, agreed. to the following amendment, instead of the words "this act shall continue and remain in full force for three years- This act to be perpetual.
An Act, for opening the Courts of Justice under certain re- strictions therein mentioned, being read and returned without amendment.
A resolve of the Honble. the House of Assembly, bearing date . the 28" instant, authorizing and empowering his honor the Gov- ernor to appoint proper persons in the different parts of this State to collect all the arms, not in the possession of any of the inhabitants thereof which did belong to the British Government. The same being considered- Therefore,
RESOLVED, That Robert Greer be appointed to collect the same for the County of Chatham- John Waldhower for the County of Effingham !.
The application of Moses Nunes Esq. praying to be appointe 1 Clerk of the Market for the Town of Savannah.
ORDERED, That the same be granted, and that a warrant he granted him for that purpose.
The Board taking into consideration the application of Mrs. Martha Evans, respecting the taking into possession the chil 1 and effects of the late Randal Evans. her son, which are at pres- ent detained from her by John Gilbert Therefore,
"RESOLVED. That the said Mrs. Martha Evans be empoweredi to take the said child and effects into her possession ( first taking an inventory and appraisement of the same by two different per- sons on oath, and making report to this Board.
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RESOLVED, That Mr. Roger Lawson be furnished with two
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horses in lieu of his that were lost in the public service; and that an order issue to the Deputy Quarter Master General for that purpose, he first having them appraised by two indifferent persons.
The Board adjourned to 9 o'Clock to-morrow.
Savannah 31st July 1782
The Board met agreeable to adjournment.
Present,
His Honor the Governor.
Jonathan Bryan -
Benjamin Lewis
¿Esquires.
Jenkin Davis -
WHEREAS Information has been lodged with this Board; that numbers of people who have been very active against the good citizens of this State, and others whose names are mentioned in the bill of attainder and confiscation, did remain in Savannah after the evacuation by the British, and are now strolling about the Streets of this Town,
And Whereas, those characters are still suspected of being in- imical to the liberties of America. Therefore
RESOLVED, That the Attorney General be directed immediate- ly to lay hold of all such suspected characters, and commit then to the common Jail of Savannah; making report of the same to this Board in order that their conduct may be enquired into.
The Board adjourned to 9 o'Clock To-morrow morning.
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Savannah Ist August 1782.
The Board mnet agreeable to adjournment.
Present
His Honor the Governor
Jonathan Bryan
Jenkin Davis
Benjamin Lewis
Peter Deveaux
Esquires
Application being made by Mr. John Brandon for his secret services in discovering the situation of the Indians at the standing peach tree,
RESOLVED, That the sum of sixteen pounds be granted the said Brandon for the above services, and that he do receive a written certificate for the same.
RESOLVED, That advertisements be posted forbidding persons indiscriminately from turning their horses or cattle on the planta- tions late the property of Sir James Wright, or from cutting rice off the same. which has late been practised to the great injury of the public. excepting the Members of the Council and Assembly. or those of the military line.
Application by petition being made by Capt. Francis Codding- ton respecting the procuring some negroes, the property of his wife and sister, from East-Florida, the same being considered, permission was accordingly granted.
The Board adjourned to 9 o'Clock to-morrow morning.
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Savannah 2™ August 1782.
The Board met agreeable to adjourninent.
Present
His Honor the Governor
Jonathan Bryan
Peter Deveaux
Benjamin Lewis
Jenkin Davis -
Esquires
Agreeable to a resolve of the Honble. the House of Assembly
ORDERED, That Mrs. Elizabeth Gresham be furnished with fifteen bushels of salt; and that an order be issued to the keeper of the public store for that purpose.
WHEREAS, the departments of Commissary General of pur- chases and issues, in the upper parts of this State, appear at pres- ent to be entirely useless, and of course a burthen to the State. Therefore,
RESOLVED, That the said Departments be immediately dis- missed from further employ, and that His Honor the Governor be pleased to issue orders in consequence.
The Board adjourned to 9 o'Clock to-morrow morning.
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Savannah 3rd August 1782. The Board met according to adjournment.
Present
His Honor the Governor
Jenkin Davis Benjamin Lewis Peter Deveaux
- Esquires
The Board adjourned to Monday morning 9 o'Clock.
Savannah 5th August 1782.
The Board met according to adjournment.
Present
His Honor the Governor
Jonathan Bryan Benjamin Lewis Esquires
Peter Deveaux
His Honor the Governor quitted the Chair and the following bills were laid before the Board.
An Act for preventing improper or disaffected persons, emi- grating from other places and becoming citizens of this State. and for other purposes therein mentioned. Being read and agreed to
The Board adjourned to 9 o'Clock to-morrow morng.
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Savannah 6. August 1782.
The Board met according to adjournment.
Present
His Honor the Governor
Jonathan Bryan
Jenkin Davis
Esquires
Benjamin Lewis
Peter Deveaux -
The Board adjourned to 9 o'Clock to-morrow morn.g.
Savannah 7th August 1782.
The Board met according to adjournment.
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Present
His Honor the Governor
Peter Deveaux
Benjamin Lewis
Jenkin Davis John Lindsay
Esquires.
The Board adjourned to 9 o'Clock to-morrow morning ..
Savannah Stb August 1782.
The Board met according to adjournment.
Present
His Honor the Governor
Jonathan Bryan
Tenkin Davis
Benjamin Lewis
John Lindsay
Esquires
Peter Deveaux
Application being made, by petition, to this Board, by Eliza-
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beth Wright, for rations for herself and family- the same being considered- Therefore,
ORDERED, That four daily rations be ordered for one month after the date hereof, for the support of herself and family.
The application of Horatio Marbury, by petition, for horses being considered, the same could not be complied with.
A letter being read from Robert Greer Commissary of Military stores in the said department. the same being considered There- fore,
RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor be requested, :0 issue orders to the said Robert Greer, fully empowering him to procure all such stores as may appertain to his department.
A letter being read from Mr. Daniel Nunes praying to be ap- pointed to the office of Vendue Master, the Board being informed by Mr. John Lindsay, that the Honorable the House of Assembly had already appointed Mr. John Gibbons, therefore the same could not be complied with.
The application of Nehemiah Wade Esquire, Dep. Quarter Master General requesting a supply of some articles for his de- partment. the same being considered, Therefore,
RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor be requested to: give orders for that purpose.
The petition of Mr. Benjamin Lloyd praying to be appointed' - Clerk of the Court for the County of Chatham, the Board taking the same into consideration
RESOLVED, That the prayer of the said petition be granted.
The Board adjourned to 9 o'Clock to-morrow morning. 23 rr-vol 2
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Savannah 9th August 1782.
The Board met agreeable to adjournment.
Present
His Honor the Governor
Jenkin Davis
Benjamin Lewis
Esquizes.
John Lindsay
Peter Deveaux
The Board adjourned to 9 o'Clock to-morrow morning.
Savannah 10th August 1782.
The Board met according to adjournment.
Present
His Honor the Governor
Benjamin Lewis - Esquires.
Peter Deveaux
John Lindsay
The Board adjourned to Monday morning 9 o'Clock.
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Savannah 12th August 1782.
The Board met according to adjournment.
Present
His Honor the Governor
Jonathan Bryan Benjamin Lewis
Edward Jones John Lindsay Esquires
Peter Deveaux
The Board adjourned to 9 o'Clock to-morrow.
In Council Savannah 13th August 1782.
The Board met according to adjournment.
Present
His Honor the Governor
Benjamin Lewis
Peter Deveaux Esquires.
Edward Jones John Lindsay
A letter received from Colo William McIntosh, containing proposals, recommending a mutual agreement between the State of Georgia, and the Province of East-Florida, to prevent plunder- ing or murdering in either of those places. the same being read and considered. Therefore,
RESOLVED, that it be recommended to his honor the Governor to take such measures as will tend to effect so desirable a purpose. Which in our opinion will be conducive to the interest and wel- fare of this State.
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ORDERED, That Colº W" McIntosh, Samuel Stirk and John Wereat Esquires be appointed Commissioners for that purpose.
The petition of Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan being read and con- sidered, Therefore,
ORDERED, That three rations be granted pr. day for one · month from this date for the support of herself and two chil- dren.
The petition of Mrs. Lucy Tondor being read and considered, Therefore
ORDERED, That five rations per day for one month be grant- ed, from the date hereof, for the support of herself and four children.
The application by letter from Mr. Seth John Cuthbert being read and considered, Therefore,
ORDERED, That the said application be granted.
The application by letter from Mr. Benjamin Stites respecting the procuring a vessel at Bermuda with a cargo of salt, rum &C being read and considered, Therefore,
ORDERED, that the said application be granted.
The Memorial of Mr. Peter Henry Morel being read and con- sidered, Therefore,
ORDERED, that the said memorial be granted.
The Board adjourned to 9 o'Clock to-morrow morng.
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In Council Savannah 15th Aug 1782.
The Board met
Present
His Honor the Governor
Benjamin Lewis
John Lindsay
Edward Jones Peter Deveaux
Esquires.
His Honor the Governor presented letters from Governor Matthews & Gents Greene & Perkins, respecting a supply of two thousand bushels of salt for the suffering back inhabitants of South Carolina; The Board taking the same into consideration and finding our own supply being inadequate to such a demand, Therefore,
ORDERED, That application be made to the Merchants of this Town who have salt in possession to furnish the supply required and their terms, which are immediately to be forwarded Gov! Matthews; in case said terms cannot be complied with by the State of S° Carolina. this Board do agree to furnish them out of the public salt, reserved for the use of this State with the quantity of five hundred bushels, it being all that can possibly be spared.
The petition of Mr. John Mitchel and Mr. Thomas Hogg British Merchants, requesting they might proceed to Charleston on private business and to return to this place. the same being read and considered was accordingly granted. they having com- plied with the conditions of a parole.
The petition of Mr. Peter Henry Morel requesting permission to proceed to Charleston & from thence to the Island of Bermuda, in order to settle his private concerns & likewise to introduce into this port a vessel and Cargo, the same being read and considered was accordingly granted.
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In Council Savannah 16th August 1782.
The Board met according to adjournment.
Present
His Honor the Governor
Benjamin Lewis Peter Deveaux John Lindsav Edward Jones.
Esquires.
Two letters being presented this Board by Major Habersham from Doct. Brownfield Surgeon of the Hospital at the great Swamp, representing the melancholy situation of the Hospital at that place for the want of necessary supplies for the said Hospital Therefore,
ORDERED, That the said articles requisite for the said Hos- pital be immediately furnished. And that one quarter cask of wine, one of rum and eight bushels salt be procured for that pur- pose.
The Board adjourned to 9 o'Clock to-morrow.
In Council Savannah 17th Aug 1782.
Present
His Honor the Governor
Benjamin Lewis Peter Deveaux Esquires. John Lindsay Edward Jones.
The application of Mr. Nathan1 Hicks and James Scott who are here on public business, and being destitute of money and supplies, Therefore,
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ORDERED, that they be supplied with three daily rations for four days for themselves and servant.
The petition of Thomas Lee was presented, setting forth that some time in the year 1778. John Dooly (since deceased) entered a caveat against the petitioners obtaining a grant for three hun- dred acres land on Savannah River, in Wilkes County where he resided; that upon hearing the said caveat before his honor the president (Richard Wylly Esquire) and the members of the honble Council the same was unanimously determined in the peti- tioners favor; That the said John Dooly made a second applica- tion to the Board, for a hearing on account of his not having the testimony of some material witnesses who were then absent, in consequence of which it was granted- the parties attended by their Counsels and a full investigation was had: and the right of the land in question (by the President and Council, given unanimously in favor of the petitioner; and the assistant Judge of the County of Wilkes ordered to put the said Lee in possession, but that he did prior to his death hold the same, and since his decease his relict has refused to give up the premises. Whereby he has received great and manifest damage and kept out of pos- session of his property contrary to all law and good order. There- fore, praying that the land above mentioned may be, agreeable to former orders of the Executive, restored by him, and peaceable and quiet possession given him by the assistant Judges of the County,
ORDERED, That the prayer of the petition be granted and that Benjamin Cathings, Zach. Lamar, Robert Harper Esquires Assistant Judges of the County of Wilkes, do issue process for putting the said Thomas Lee in possession of his land. And that they call on Colo Elijah Clark or the officer commanding the Mili- tia of that County, to enforce this order with the militia of that County or such part as may be deemed necessary. And that as soon as the land office is opened, that the said Lee, make a re-
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turn of his works, in order that a grant may pass to him for the same -
The petition of Doct" Sam' Bucroft praying to be taken off the classing list of the County of Chatham; the same being read and considered, Therefore,
ORDERED, That the prayer of the said petition be granted.
The application of Capt. James McKay pointing out the bal repair of the roads to the Southward, praying that Commission- ers may be appointed to repair the same. The Board taking the same into consideration- therefore,
ORDERED, That Cap' James McKay, Benjamin Stites, Francis Coddington, with Messrs William Maxwell and George Cubage be appointed Commissioners to superintend the same. And that they be directed to proceed upon the said business immediately. And that Mr. William Bryan, Jacob Casper Waldhower Capt. Richard Guyn, be appointed Commissioners of the Western Roads, from the Town of Savannah to Ravanhurst Mill; and that they be directed to proceed upon the same without delay.
The application of Mr. Nathan' Hicks, Assistant Com' of issues, of Augusta, respecting two barren cows & one two year old heifer which he borrowed for public use,- Therefore,
ORDERED, That the agent of Richmond County be directed to replace cattle of equal value. And that an order be issued for that purpose.
N. B. one barren cow borrowed of Capt. Barten, one ditto of M' Brannum, & one two year old heifer of Nath1 Hicks.
The Board adjourned to 9 o'Clock Monday morning.
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The Board met according to adjournment.
The 18th August. The Board adjourned to 9 o'Clock to-mor- row morning.
The Board met agreeable to adjournment.
In Council, Savannah August 19th 1782. - Present
His Honor the Governor
Benjamin Lewis
Edward Jones. -
Jonathan Bryan
Jenkin Davis Esquires.
Peter Deveaux John Lindsay
It being represented by the Dep' Quarter Master General that a quantity of oznabes is wanted for the use of his depart- ment for repairing collars &C. for the public teams- Therefore,
ORDERED, That he be furnished with twenty five yards for that purpose.
The petition of sundry whig inhabitants of the Town of Sa- vannah praying the liberation of Doct' Andrew Johnston in con- sideration of his Medical abilities being so essentially necessary towards the health and preservation of the good people of this Town, at this dangerous and unhealthy season of the year. The same being read and considered, that in consideration of the many reasons pointed out in the said petition- Therefore,
ORDERED, That the Sheriff of the County of Chatham be permitted to extend the limits of the said Doct. Andrew Johnson to the Town of Savannah and Yamacraw and the Trustees Gar-
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dens he the said Johnston to be and continue in the possessionand custody of the said Sheriff until the next meeting of the hon's the House of Assembly, or until a convenient opportunity offers to Ship the said Doct. Andrew Johnston to some British Port, agreeable to the Act of confiscation and attainder.
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