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Ex' from the Min.
JOHN WILKINSON C. H. A.
Adjourned till to-morrow morning 9 o'Clock.
Friday 24th January 1783.
The Board met
Present
His Honor the Governor.
Jenkin Davis
Zacharias Fenn - Esqrs.
Walton Harris James Bryan -
Sundry applications being made respecting the restrictions of the 20th instant laid on Capt Lowe
ORDERED, That the same be taken off.
Application of Joel Walker to go to St Augustine in the Flag, Schooner Felecity, to recover some debts and look for some of his negroes-Granted.
House of Assembly 23ª January 1783.
That a Committee be appointed to confer with His Honor the Governor on the subject of his Message to this House, of the 21ªt instant and that Mr. Telfair, Mr. Clay, and Mr. John Hous- toun be the Committee for the above purpose.
JOHN WILKINSON C. H. A.
Adjourned till to-morrow morning 10 o'Clock.
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Savannah 25th January 1783.
Three of the Members gave their attendance and adjourned till Monday Morning 10 o'Clock.
House of Assembly 25th January 1783.
By a Committee.
A Bill for taking the name of William Stephens from and out of the amercement law of this State; and for restoring him to all the rights, priviledges and immunities of a free Citizen, was read the second time,
"ORDERED, That the said bill be sent to the Executive Council for their perusal and advice, and that Mr. Fort and Mr. John Andrew; be a Committee to wait on them with the same.
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JOHN WILKINSON C. H. A.
Monday 27th January 1783.
Board met
Present
His Honor the Governor. ..:
Jenkin Davis Zacharias Fenn
James Bryan
Walton Harris John Fulton James Stuart
Esquires-
Application of William Thompson, a British Merchant to go to St Augustine by the Flag, Schooner Felicity, to transact some
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business and return by the said vessel or the next opportunity- was read-Granted.
Petition of George Barnes, praying permission to go to St Augustine, with the Flag, Schooner Felicity, and to carry his family, three negroes, his baggage and provisions necessary for the passage was read.
ORDERED, That the same be referred to the Honble House of Assembly, respecting carrying away the negroes
The Board proceeded to the choice of a President, when on summong up the ballots, the Honble. Jenkin Davis Esq. was found to be, by a large Majority, duly elected.
Adjourned till to-morrow morning 10 o'Clock.
Savannah 28th January 1783.
The Board met,
Present
Honble Jenkin Davis Esq' President
James Bryan
John Fulton, Zacharias Fenn Walton Harris - Esqrs. .
Petition of William Barton, George Luscomb, Thomas Woods, prisoners, belonging to the British; and Henry Crofts, late prisoner but now exchanged, on their parole and going to S' Augustine, praying to be allowed some rations to subsist on whilst here, and on their way thither
ORDERED, That the Commissary of prisoners do furnish them with ten days rations for the above purpose, and that the Com- missary of Prisoners do cause the same to be charged to account of rations supplied the British.
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Present, His Honor the Governor, 4 o'Clock P. M.
Application of Colº S. Johnston, for three bushels salt, to be delivered Capt. Lanier for public use-Granted-He to account how the same is appropriated. also, requesting that he could have Philip Mensey, Joseph Dawtry, and Parris Simms, to go up with the said Lanier, on the same purpose they went up on heretofore, as it is dangerous for him to go up alone-
ORDERED, That the Commanding Officer be requested to let the said three men go up with Capt. Lanier, for the above pur- pose.
Adjourned till to-morrow morning 10 o'Clock.
Savannah 29th January 1783.
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The Board met,
Present
The Honble. Jenkin Davis Esq. President
John Fulton Walton Harris James Stuart
Zacharias Fenn
Esquires
The Committee appointed to draw up rules and regulations for the future government of this Board,
Report,
That they had drawn up the same, which being read, para- graph by paragraph, were unanimously agreed to by the Board, and are as follows-to wit,
I .- Every Member to attend at the time of adjournment or forfeit, for every quarter of an hour after till he attends, the
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sum of two shillings and four pence, specie, valuing the dollar at 4/8. without a reasonable excuse offered to, and accepted of by the Board.
2 .- When His Honor the Governor takes the Chair, every Member to take his seat uncovered.
3 .- Any member speaking on a subject to address himself to the Chair, standing and not be interrupted by any other Member.
4 .- No member to speak on any one subject, more than twice, without first obtaining special permission for that purpose.
5 .- No member to absent himself, without first obtaining leave, under the forfeiture of two shillings and four pence money aforesaid.
6 .- Any member making use of indiscreet or unbecoming lan- guage whilst at the Board to forfeit one dollar specie-
7 .- Any member coming into Council drunk, to forfeit one dollar specie.
8 .- All and singular the above fines and forfeitures to be paid into the hands of the Secretary of the Board for their use, and that as soon as they become due-
Colº Clark produced to the Board a certificate from Capt. S. Alexander, setting forth that himself, Capt Heard and Capt Beckcom, had enroled in their companies of riflemen, forty four privates, and that they had marched them down near Savannah, where they joined General Wayne, agreeable to a Resolve of the Honorable House of Assembly; passed at Augusta 23rd April 1782. A certificate accompanied the same by Colº Clark afore- said they were brought to the field and served under General Wayne during his stay in Georgia. On which the Board are of opinion that there ought to be produced a regular Pay Roll of the same, with the names particulary of every man, the time of. their enlistment and discharge respectively.
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ORDERED, That the same be referred to the Honorable House of Assembly.
Joseph Austin acquainted the Board, that a certain Capt. Hooten and his plundering crew, carried him to Kilkenny, where they hauled up their. Boat to repair her, from which place he made his escape on Monday night last; he heard them say they intended to proceed to Crooked River, with intent to rob one Jackson there.
A. Bill brought from the Honorable House of Assembly by a Committee, entitled "An act for taking William Stephens from and out of the amercement law and restoring him to all rights and priviledges, liberties and immunities of a free citizen" was read and approved of.
ORDERED, That Mr. Fulton and Mr. Stuart be a Committee to carry back the said bill.
Adjourned till to-morrow morning Io o'Clock.
Savannah 30th January 1783.
Present
Honorable Jenkin Davis Esquire President
Walton Harris John Fulton James Bryan
Zacharias Fenn
Esquires-
James Stuart
Petition of Nathan Holden to be considered as a citizen of this State and to bring in with him certain negroes purchased of James Butler, previous to the evacuation of Savannah, also to have assurance from this Board, that the same shall not be liable to seizure and confiscation-was read-Granted.
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Message from His Honor the Governor to the Honble House of Assembly.
Mr Speaker and Gentlemen,
A state of such bonds and specialties as I have been able to obtain, in consequence of your resolve of the 20th instant, is herewith transmitted your Honble. House-also a letter received from Mr. Rae, superintendent of Indian Affairs; which, I would recommend to your consideration- The Indians already arrived are numerous; more, with the Talasee King are daily expected; consequently considerable supplies of provisions will be wanted to support them, till they can be properly dismissed; I have directed Mr. Rae to take a particular description of the property they have, or may deliver; and wish some further regulations might be pointed out, respecting the necessary supply, and the disposition of the property-I have further to recommend to your Honorable House; to fix on the most convenient places for stationing the Dragoons ordered by Genereal Greene for our defence, and also the necessary supplies. I am informed twenty of them are already arrived in this Town, and as many more on their way and now waiting for directions to what places they shall repair-Hope you will take this matter into your imme- diate consideration. .
I have also received certain intelligence of two Galleys of the enemy being below cockspur, yesterday evening and of their having captured two Schooners & several boats, in consequence of which, I have engaged Capt. Howell with his Galley and men, and with volunteers from on Board several vessels in the river; and also a detachment of a Captain and twenty men from the Continental line, with an armed boat to go in pursuit of the enemy. On this occasion I have given Capt Howell an assur- ance, that his Galley shall be on the risque of the State, and pay- ment to be made him, for the necessary supplies, till he returns- Hope this will meet your approbation and concurrence.
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House of Assembly 30th January 1783.
ORDERED, That His Honor the Governor be requested to in- form the Commanding Officer of the Continental Troops; that it is the pleasure of this House, that the twenty dragoons on their way to this State, take the best rout to the Town of Au- gusta in this State, to wait such orders as they may from time to time receive.
RESOLVED, That this House do approve of the Governors engagement with Capt. Howell, that his Galley, be at the risque of the State; and that he be allowed for the expences and neces- sary supplies on this occasion.
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(signed) JOHN WILKINSON C. H. A.
Adjourned till to-morrow morning 10 o'Clock.
31st January 1783.
The Board met,
Present
Honble. Jenkin Davis Esq. President
John Fulton James Bryan Walton Harris
James Stuart Zacharias Fenn
Esqrs.
WHEREAS, it is highly necessary for the preservation of good order and the internal police of this State, that due attention and respect be paid by every officer of Flags of Truce, and all other persons coming in such, from S' Augustine or any other Port or Harbour of the enemy.
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It is ordered, That from and after the day and date hereof, no Flag of Truce, or vessel whatever, coming as such shall, on any pretence whatever, presume to come up the river Savannah, above the Fort, without special permission first had and obtained. for that purpose, from His Honor the Governor and Commander in Chief for the time being, or the Executive Council, or from some other person, by him for that purpose authorized.
That no person whatever, Captain or Passenger coming on such Flag. or Vessel, presume, on any pretence whatever, to quit the same, or come on shore without permission as aforesaid be first had and obtained for that purpose.
That all letters, or other papers brought in such Flag or Vessel be immediately sent to His Honor the Governor, and the Execu- tive Council, the Commanding Officer of the Military, or to some other person, by him or them for that purpose appointed; and by every such person so appointed immediately to be trans- mitted to His Honor the Governor and the Executive Council.
That on any person or persons coming in such Flag or Vessel, and refusing to deliver all such letters or papers as aforesaid the Officer at the Fort, for the day, and the Commissary of Prison- ers. or either of them, are hereby empowered and required to enter on board every such vessel, and there to make diligent and strict enquiry and search for the same. And every such person, coming in any such Flag or Flags as aforesaid, that shall be found in the practice of such non delivery or concealment of letters or other papers is hereby deemed, and shall be held, un- worthy of any indulgence from this Board.
That all Flags &C. to undergo the like search and examina- tion for letters &C. at their quitting this State. and that no let- ter be suffered to go, or be put on board any such Flag, without being first produced to His Honor the Governor or Executive Council, any person whatever coming under the above descrip- tion, and shall contemptuously or otherwise presume to do or 28 x T-V_1 2
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cause to be done, anything contrary to this order shall be im- mediately taken and put into close confinement, where he, she or they shall remain untill released by order of His Honor the Governor or Executive Council.
That this order is meant to extend to all and singular the Ports, Harbours, Inlets and Creeks, within this State, as far as the distance and situation of such place or places respectively admit of
ORDERED, that the military Commanding Officer of the Garri- son, the Commissary of Prisoners, and the Collector for the Port of Sunbury in the County of Liberty be respectively served with a copy hereof, which they are hereby requested and enjoined to see put in strict execution.
WHEREAS, it is represented to this Board, that a certain Gre- gory Cozens, sometime since in a Flag froin St Augustine, com- manding the same, hath, contrary to the intent and meaning of his Flag, refused to return to S' Augustine aforesaid, but in di- rect violation of such, and the general tenor of Flags, proceeded to enter into traffic with one or more of the British Merchants. And further, that he the said Gregory Cozens, hath, without any license or permission, solicited or obtained from this Board, the Honorable House of Assembly or any other power, competent to grant the same presumed to make sale of the said Flag, called, "the Good Intent;" to some one or more of the British Mer- chants aforesaid, thereby incapacitating himself to return as it is pretended. "Therefore,
ORDERED, That the said Gregory Cozens, do and shall depart this State in the Flag, that shall first proceed for St Augustine aforesaid. And that the Commissary of Prisoners do acquaint him therewith.
Memorial of Andrew Burnes, respecting a bond given in the 'year 1782. to a Mr. - Smith and mislaid, praying, that on his deposition of knowing of said bond, as to where it was or
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inight be, another might be filled up to the same purpose-was read- .
ORDERED, to lay over till further search be made for the origi- nal.
Benjamin Lanier, Theophilus Lundy and John McKenzie qualified as justices for the County of Effingham.
Samuel Stirk Esquire, Attorney General being sent for at- tended the Board, and gave as his opinion that the Sloop Good Intent, whereof Gregory Cozens was late Master, is liable to seizure and confiscation.
Daniel McMurphy attend the Council and qualified as Register of Probates for the County of Burke.
The Board adjourned till Monday next 10 o'Clock.
3ª February 1783.
The Board met, and adjourned till to-morrow morning 10 o'Clock.
. Message from His Honor the Governor to the H. A.
Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen &C. ·
The repeated applications made to respecting the want of sup- plies for the support of the Continental Troops in this Town, in- duces me again to recommend to your Honorable House that some mode may be pointed out for their speedy relief as it may prevent their pilfering under the severe laws of necessity which I am informed has been the case to the injury of some of our good citizens. And that some suitable person or persons may be appointed to furnish the proper supplies for the detachment of Dragoons ordered to .Augusta and the mode of procuring such supplies.
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I have also, to recommend to your Honorable House the peti- tion of Mr. Henderson, herewith preferred; He has just arrived and as I am desirous he may speedily return, to go forward to the Creek-Nation with a talk, inviting them down to our in- tended General Congress, and to carry dispatches to the Super- intendant, Mr. Rae, in answer to those received and herewith sent you; I beg leave to request your Honorable House to take his petition into your immediate consideration. And also to make some provision for Mr. Cozens, who accompanies him in his journey to the Nation.
Council Chamber Savannalı, 3ª February 1783
Tuesday 4th February 1783.
The Board met
Present
His Honor the Governor.
James Stuart James Bryan Zacharias Fenn Walton Harris
Esqrs.
John Lawson Jun' attended and qualified as Collector for the Port of Sunbury.
Petition J. Carney to go to E. Florida with J. Holden was read and granted.
Adjourned till to-morrow morning 10 o'Clock-
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Wednesday 5th February 1783.
The Board met,
Present
Honorable Jenkin Davis Esq. Presid'
James Bryan James Stuart Walton Harris Zacharias Fenn
Esqrs.
Message from His Honor the Governor to the H. A.
Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen &C.
A letter received from His Excellency Governor Tonyn, is herewith transmitted your Honorable House, containing a requi- sition of so important a nature, that I must request that you will take the same into your deliberate consideration and come to such resolutions thereon as may enable me to return an answer consistent with the safety, interest and honor of the State. I have further to recommend to your Honorable House the con- sideration of some inimmediate payment to Mr. Henderson and Cousins to enable them to return and proceed to the Creek Na- tion soon as may be.
Council Chamber
House of Assembly Feb' 4th 1783.
ORDERED, That the Clerk do transmit to His Honor the Gov- ernor, a list of the Civil Officers, appointed for the present year, And that His Honor be requested to niake official communication to them in order that they may qualify according to the Constitu- tion.
House of Assembly January 31" 1783.
The House proceeded to the election of the several civil offi- cers for the present year, when the following were chosen; viz,
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George Walton, Chief Justice; Samuel Stirk, Attorney Gen- eral; John Martin Treasurer; John Milton, Secretary; Richard Call, Surveyor General; Joseph Woodruff, Collector for the Town and Port of Savannah; John Lawson Jun', Collector for the Town and Port of Sunbury; George Jones, Register of Probates for the County of Chatham; Benjamin Heard, for the County of Wilkes; John Appling, for Richmond County; Daniel M Murphy, for Burke County; Theophilus Lundy, for Effingham County; and Thomas Baker, for Liberty County.
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J. WILKINSON C. H. A.
House of Assembly 4th February 1783.
RESOLVED, That as whereas it appears that the inhabitants of Liberty County, who have lately returned to their habitations, since the restoration of American Government, labor under the greatest distress for the want of grain of every sort for the sup- port of themselves and their families; and as it is a duty incum- bent on all wise Governments, to contribute to the releif and maintenance of their citizens by all just means in their power.
RESOLVED, That His Honor the Governor be authorized and empowered to contract for, and procure two hundred bushels of rice, for the use of the inhabitants of Liberty County; they to be accountable; And for this purpose, to apply any part of any property, real or personal, vested in the State, in payment of said rice.
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J. WILKINSON C. H. A.
His Honor the Governor, in Council.
The Honorable George Walton Esq. attended the Board and qualified as Cheif Justice for this State, agreeable to a resolve of the Honorable the House of Assembly, and in conformity to the Constitution.
Adjourned to morrow morning 10 o'Clock.
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February 6'b 1783.
The Board met,
Application made by Margaret Clarendon to go to Charleston Granted
Application made by Marjory Spalding, to go to E. Florida -- Granted.
Application made by Peter Duboy to go to Chaª Town- Granted.
A bill was brought from the Honorable House of Assembly entitled "A bill for the releif of sundry poor and indigent per- sons" some days since by Mr. Benjamin Andrew and Mr. Alex- ander, but as it was generally unintelligible, it was sent back by Mr. Stuart and Mr. Harris, a Committee.
House of Assembly Feb 5th 1783.
The Committee appointed to confer with His Honor the Gov- ernor respecting the purchasing Capt Howell's Galley report, which was agreed to.
They have conferred with His Honor respecting the same, and they recommend to the House, that His Honor the Governor be empowered to purchase the said Galley, with her guns, tackles, furniture, Boats &C. for the use and on account of this State, for a sum not exceeding five hundred pounds, sterling, and there- after to officer, man and contract with some person for the find- ing of the said Galley on public account and to cause her to be employed in such manner, and for such purposes as His Honor the Governor may judge most conducive to the security of the commerce of this State, and the protection of the Islands and inlets within the same. Your Committee further
Report, That it appears to them, there are bills of exchange belonging to this State, in the hands of the late Governor, drawn
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by an order of Congress on the Minister Plenipotentiary at Ver- sailles, to the amount of eighteen dollars; and they recommend that His Honor the Governor be authorized to obtain the said Bills and appropriate them towards the purchase of this Galley, as far as the same will go, and for the ballance, as well as for the necessary expenditure for Bounty provisions, and other mat- ters respecting the said Galley from time to time, His Honor the Governor be empowered to draw on the Treasury of this State or to apply any public monies for that purpose.
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Application James Walsh to go to East Florida-Granted.
Copy of an order to Mr. Josiah Powell.
Sir,
Agreeable to the resolve of the Honorable House of Assembly authorizing me to contract for, and procure two hundred barrels rice, for the use of the inhabitants of Liberty County they to be accountable; and to apply a sufficient part of any property real or personal, vested in this State for payment of sd rice; I hereby authorize and empower you, in my stead to contract for, and procure the quantity of rice above mentioned assuring the person cr persons you may purchase of, that I will, as far as in me lies, comply with the said resolves.
Sir, Your ob' & humble Seryt
Josiah Powell Esq'
(signed) L. H.ALL.
Adjournel till to-morrow morning 10 o'Clock.
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