History of Harford County, Maryland : from 1608 (the year of Smith's expedition) to the close of the War of 1812, Part 19

Author: Preston, Walter Wilkes, 1863-
Publication date: 1901
Publisher: Baltimore, Md. : Press of Sun Book Office
Number of Pages: 416


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Hall, Samuel Ashmead, John Love, Amos Garret, Ben- jamin Rumsey, Edward Prall, John Beale Howard, Thomas Bond, Benedict Edward Hall, John Patrick, John Archer, Henry Wilson, Junr., George Patterson, James Horner, Francis Holland, Thomas Johnson, and Alexander Cowen, and on the said Day under the In- spection of Messrs. Wm. Webb, Samuel Ashmead and James McComas, were elected by the Freemen of Said County, in pursuance of a Resolve of the said Conven- tion the following Gentlemen to wit: Messrs. John Love, Aquila Hall, Thomas Bond, Richard Dallam and Benjamin Rumsey, as Delegates to represent the said County in Convention for one year. At which time the Committee for said County appointed to meet on Thursday the 21st Instant.


Thursday, 2Ist September 1775 the Committee met according to adjournment, present Messrs. Amos Gar- ret, Thomas Johnson, John Patrick, John Beale How- ard, Edward Prall, George Patterson, Samuel Ash- mead, William Webb, Alexander Cowen, Benjamin Rumsey, Thomas Bond, & Aquila Hall.


Mr. Amos Garret in the Chair.


Messrs. Thomas Johnson, Henry Wilson, George Patterson, Benedict Edward Hall, William Webb, Amos Garret, and Edward Prall, were elected by bal- lot, agreeable to the Resolve of the Convention as a Committee for licensing suits and Messrs. Aquila Hall, Amos Garrett, John Beale Howard, Alexander Cowan, and Benj. Rumsey in like manner were elected a Com- mittee of Correspondence.


A letter from Mr. Abraham Jarret being received and read, informing the Committee, that he had made up a Company of minute men, and desiring that some one or more of the Committee may review them in order that they may proceed by ballot to elect their officers.


Resolvd. that the following Gentlemen, or any four of them review the same on the 2nd of October next


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to wit, Aquila Hall, Benjamin Rumsey, Samuel Ash- mead, Alexander Cowen, John Beale Howard, John Love, Thomas Bond, and Richard Dallam.


The Committee then proceeded to Nominate and appoint the following persons in the following hun- dreds to offer and carry the association framed and resolved upon by the last Convention to all freemen resident in the said County of Harford, and require their subscription to the same, and to return the same to the Committee, and also to return the names of those that do not on Application or within 10 days after sign the same, to the said Committee to be by them transmitted to the next Convention.


To wit, Deer Creek, Upper Hundred, John Donohoe and William Fisher, Junior, Alexander Rigdon, Deer Creek Lower, John Dallam and Winstone Dallam, Bush Upper, William McComas, Junior, and John Keen and Robert Harris.


Spesutia Upper, James Moore, (Tanner), Bennet Mathews, James Clendenning.


Spesutia Lower, Edward Hall, Jacob Forwood, Francis Holland, Susquehanna Hundred, James Hor- ner, John Rogers, John Rumsey, Samuel Howell.


Gunpowder, lower hundred, Henry Wetheral, John Day, junior, John Durham, Alexander Cowen, Benja- min Rumsey.


Bush, Lower Hundred, John Taylor, Gabriel Van- horn, William Bond & Henry Wilson, Junr.


Upon application of Mr. Robert Harris to raise a Comapny of minute men, Resolved that the Committee approve of and do appoint the said Robert Harris for that purpose.


Committee adjourns to Monday come week at which said time the Committee for Licensing Suits set.


At a meeting of the Committee of Harford County at Harford Town on 2nd of October 1775 present, Mr. Henry Wilson, Junr., Alexander Cowen, Doctr. John


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Archer, George Patterson, William Webb, Thomas Johnson, Edward Prall, and Amos Garret.


Amos Garret Chairman.


James Horner produces to the Committee the form of an Association signed by sundry persons of every Malignant tendency, ordered that summons issue for David Smith, Patrick Fowler, and that John Osborn, Michael Gilbert (son of Thomas), James Gilbert and Andrew Ferguson be also summoned to testify respect- ing the said paper and that they meet the committee at their next meeting.


On motion Samuel Bayless is appointed to assist in Susquehanna Hundred to get the Association Paper signed.


Committee adjourns to 9th Instant.


At a meeting of the Committee at Harford the 9th October 1775. Present Messrs. Aquila Hall, George Patterson, Francis Holland, William Webb, Alexan- der Cowen, Benedict Edward Hall, Amos Garret, Thomas Johnson, James Horner, and Benjamin Rum- sey.


On motion Mr. Aquila Hall in the Chair.


On complaint of William Gale, that James Talbot of Joppa, Merch, had sold him Oznabrigia 2s.6d. p yard, it being thought that was an extraordinary price, ordered that a Summons issue for the said Talbot to meet the Committee on their next meeting to clear up that affair.


The Enrollment of several Companies at this time, en- rolled in this County being Presented by their several lists are as follows :


Capt. Josias Carvil Hall, and 10 on ft minute (to be noted the Special returns of each Company.)


Capt. Abraham Jarrett Produces his pole of minute men. Barnett Bussey I Lieutenant, John Davidson 2d Lieutenant, Asail Hitchcock, Junr., Ensign Privates 79, and returned to the Honle. the Committee of Safety at Annapolis.


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According to Summons, Appeared, David Smith, Patrick Fowler, John Osborn, John Steel, James Gil- bert, Michael Gilbert and Andrew Fergueson.


And on Submission of John Osborn, John Steel, James Gilbert, Michael Gilbert and Andw. Furgueson they were admonished from the Chair and discharged.


Patrick Fowler then examined and repremanded by the Chair and that he is to make an acknowledge- ment of his fault before Captain Charles Anderson's Company and promise of future amendment of Con- duct, and procure from Captain Anderson a certificate of such submission.


On the letter of Mr. Richard Dallam to the Com- mittee Mr. Thomas Johnson as an assistant in Inlisting minute men is permitted.


On motion of Mr. Samuel Bayless that he is ob- structed by Robert and Alexander Kelly from pro- curing signers to the Association, according to his Commission, ordered that Summons issue for Said Robert and Alexander Kelly, appearing before the next Committee to be held here the 17th day of this Instant.


Adjourned to 17th Inst.


Did not meet.


On the 24th October 1775 mett in committee, Aquila Hall, George Patterson, Benjamin Rumsey, Edward Prall, Doctr. John Archer, Henry Wilson, Thomas Johnson, & Amos Garret.


Amos Garret in the Chair.


John Wilson Produces his accot. of powder and Lead, order is given him on Mr. Richard Dallam, Treasurer for Twenty-nine pounds eight shillings and six pence half penny the amount thereof.


On application of Mr. Robert Harris who has raised a Company of Minute men and desire them to be re- viewed on Thursday the 2d day November next at Edentown in this County. Mr. Thomas Johnson, Mr. Edwd. Prall, Doctr. John Archer, Mr. Henry Wilson,


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junr., is appointed to view the said Company and make their return to this Committee.


Committee adjourns to Tuesday 31st October 1775. On the 31st October 1775 met in Committee, Aquila Hall, William Webb, Francis Holland, Doctr. John Archer, Edward Prall, Amos Garret, Benjamin Rum- sey, John Beale Howard, and George Patterson.


Aquila Hall in the Chair.


On motion a summons issue for John Long to appear before the Committee on Monday the 6th November 1775.


Committee adjourns to Monday 6th November, 1775.


Met according to adjournment on the 6th Novem- ber 1775. Messr. Amos Garret, William Webb, Thos. Johnson, Samuel Ashmead, John Patrick, Edward Prall, Henry Wilson, George Patterson, John Love.


Mr. Amos Garret in the Chair.


Robert Clark appears before the Committee to answer to the Summons Issued for him, and on being accused with speaking Disrespectfully of the Conven- tion, if through any heat he might have spoke to fast he is sorry for it and his Consessions is satisfactory to this Committee.


Committee adjourns to Monday 13th November 1775.


Met according to adjournment on the 13th Novem- ber 1775. Messrs. Aquila Hall, Thomas Johnson, James Horner, Edward Prall, John Archer, Henry Wilson, Junr., & Alex. Cowen.


Mr. Aquila Hall in the Chair.


An application being made by Mr. Benjamin Brad- ford Norris to assist Messrs. Richard Dallam & Thomas Johnson to raise a minute Company its granted.


Committee adjourned to Monday 20th November 1775.


Met according to adjournment on the 20th Novem- ber 1775. Messrs. Aquila Hall, Alex. Cowen, William


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Webb, John Archer, Amos Garret, Edward Prall, John Patrick, George Patterson, & Henry Wilson, Junr.


Mr. Amos Garret in the Chair.


On motion Resolved that on information of Cap- tain Robert Harris That one Thomas Treadway, Junr., speaking Disrespectfully of the Continentall Congress, Provential Convention and Committee of this County that a summons issue for him to appear before this Committee and answer to the same, and in case he re- fuse to attend that Capt. Harris with a file of Musqui- teers shall bring him.


Test :


James McCleare, John Creaton. Adrew McImson.


James Talbot having been summoned, having not appeared, Capt. A. B. Jarret is ordered to bring him before the Committee on Monday 27th inst.


John Long having been summonsed and not appear'd ordered that Capt. Robert Harris bring him before the Committee on Monday 27th Instant.


Notice received from the Clerk of the Council of Safety informing the Delegates of this County to at- tend the Convention held at Annapolis the 14th day of December next.


On application of John Rogers oder'd that Messrs. Amos Garret, Francis Holland, Benedict Edward Hall, go on board said Rogers Brig, lying at Swan Creek, and examine the paper on board and make report to this Committee.


Committee adjourned to Monday 27th Instant.


Met according to adjournment on the 27th of No- vember 1775. Messrs. Amos Garret, Edward Prall, Alexander Cowen, Thomas Bond, William Webb, Aquila Hall, John Patrick, George Patterson, and Henry Wilson, Junr.


Mr. Amos Garret in the Chair.


Mr. James Talbot appeared and is discharged with


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a caution not to sell any goods contrary to the resolves of the Convention for the future.


On application of Cuthbert Warner and Isaiah Boulderson for money to carry on the Business of Gun making they are recommended to the Honorable Con- vention, to receive one hundred Pounds common money for that purpose.


Captain Robert Harris Produces his roll of Minute Men, William Cole Ist Lieutenant, William Downs 2nd Lieutenant, John Long, Junr., Ensign, Privates 86, and returned to the Honorable Convention of Maryland.


Committee adjourns to Monday IIth December 1775.


Met in Committee as Pr adjournment : Messrs. Amos Garret, Benedict Edward Hall, Thomas Johnson, Fran- cis Holland, Doctr. John Archer, Edward Prall and George Patterson.


Mr. Amos Garret in the Chair.


On motion, a letter with the return of the Associators and rolls of the Several Companies of said County sent to the Convention of Maryland.


Committee adjourned to Ist. day of January 1776.


January 5th 1776. At a meeting of the Committee of Harford County this day Present Messrs. Amos Garret, Samuel Ashmead, James Horner, Henry Wil- son, Junr., George Patterson, Benedict Edward Hall, Thomas Johnson, William Webb, John Archer, and Edward Prall.


Mr. Amos Garret in the Chair.


A Summons is issued for Alexander Rigdon to take Edward Norris (son of Jos) to answer touching a Complaint exhibited against him, also to summons as evidences Andrew Mcempson and Walter Denney.


The Committee proceeded to forming the Batalion as follows (see the back of the Enrolment) which was enclosed in a letter to our Representatives.


Committee adjourns to Monday 15th Instant.


January 22nd, 1776, Met in Committee Messrs.


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Amos Garret, Alexander Cowen, Francis Holland, Wil- liam Webb, Benedict Edward Hall, Doctr. John Archer, Edwd. Prall, George Patterson.


Mr. Amos Garret in the Chair.


On motion ordered that Messrs. Thomas Bond, Wil- liam McComas, James Stewart, appear before this Committee on Monday the 29th Instant, and order accordingly given.


On motion ordered that James Barret appear before this Committee, on Monday the 29th Instant and order Accordingly given.


On motion of Alexander Rigdon's not making returns of Summon's committed to his care, he is wrote to, to make Return of them on the 29th of this Instant.


On motion an order is given to Messrs. Bolderson and Warner on Mr. James Harris for the Quantity of two pounds of Powder for the use of this Committee.


Committee adjourns to Monday the 29th on this in- stant.


January 29 1776, Met in Committee as pr adjourn- ment, Messrs. Aquila Hall, Senr., Amos Garret, George Patterson, John Patrick, James Horner, William Webb, Francis Holland & Doctr. John Archer.


Mr. Aquila Hall in the Chair.


Edward Norris ( son of Joseph) appeared before this Committee and answered to the accusation against him and on giving him two weeks to make a return to this Committee on Monday the 13th of February next he is acquitted, and on failure of the same he is to appear personally.


On motion resolved that each Captain of every Com- pany of Militia examine every Musquet in his Company and such as are out of order said Captain make report of the same to this committee.


Committee adjourns to Monday the 5th February 1776.


Met according to adjournment in Committee the 5th


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February 1776. Messrs. Amos Garret, Samuel Ash- mead, Henry Wilson, Junr., John Patrick, William Webb, John Beale Howard, and Thomas Johnson.


Mr. Amos Garret in the Chair.


On motion of Mr. Ignatius Wheeler, Junr., Order'd that William Coale, Junr., appear before this Commit- tee on Monday the 19th of this Instant and summons accordingly issued.


James Barnett not appearing to the summons hereto- fore given he is accordingly again summon'd and order given to Ignatius Wheeler, Junior.


Committe adjourns to Monday the 19th Instant 1776.


Met in Committee according to adjournment. Pres- ent, Messrs. Amos Garret, Aquila Hall, William Webb, John Beale Howard, Alexander Cowen, Thomas John- son, and Henry Wilson, Junr.


Mr. Amos Garret in the Chair.


James Barnard appear'd according to a summons for that purpose and gave satisfaction to this Committee and is accordingly dismist.


Committee adjourns to Monday 4th March 1776.


Met according to adjournment in Committee the 4th day of March 1776. Present Messrs. Amos Garret, William Webb, Henry Wilson, Junr., George Patter- son, James Horner, Thomas Johnson, Aquila Hall, John Patrick, Samuel Ashmead, John Archer, John Love and Francis Holland.


Mr. Aquila Hall in the Chair.


On motion Mr. Ignatius Wheeler is unanimously chosen Committee man in place of Edward Prall and also said Wheeler is elected by Ballot one of the Com- mittee of Licence.


The Committee agrees with Isaac Thomas & John Cunningham Gunsmiths for making a parcel of mus- quets which they oblige themselves to do agreeable to directions which they have and are to receive from the Committee, as may be divided by the Council of safety, at the price Musquetes are made for at Bal- timore to be completed with steel ramrod and Baonet,


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and they the said Smiths offer Henry Bennington for their security for the Performance, and as the said Isaac Thomas and John Cunningham have occasion of some money to enable them to proceed in their Busi- ness this Committee receives of Amos Garret, Ten Pounds ten shillings Publick money he has, and pays them, in part of said Musquets which they are to deliver by the first day of April next.


The Committee agrees with Samuel Smith, Gun- smith for making a Parcell of Musquets which he obliges himself to do agreeable to directions which he has and is to receive from the Committee, as may be directed by the Council of Safety, at the price Mus- quets are made for at Baltimore, to be compleated with steel ramrods and Baonets and as the Said Samuel Smith has occasion of some money to enable him to proceed in his business this Committee receives of Amos Garret Ten Pounds Ten Shillings Public Money he has and pays him in part of said Musquets which he is to deliver by the first day of April next.


William Coale being Accused of refusing to receive the Provincial Currency confess'd that he was guilty of the fact he stands accused of, having done so, this Committee unanimously resolves that he doing the same is a high breach of the Association and that he be Published as directed in the Resolves of the Conven- tion, and that the same be accordingly made out for publication.


On motion resolved that Mr. Richard Dallam be directed to write to Mr. William Paca now in Phila- delphia to send down the money sent by this County for the Poor of Boston.


On motion a Letter is framed and sent to the Coun- cil of Safety to the following purport. Gent., as the Convention of this Province has ordered to disband the Companies of minute men and that the Committee of the Counties pay of the said Companies for which purpose money will be wanting as well as to comply with some Contract for arms that this Committee has


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requested but the amount has not yet been had for enabling of this Committee to comply with the above we would hope your Honors will furnish this Com- mittee with four hundred pounds by Mr. Thomas Hall for the purpose aforesaid, accounts of which, &c., for the faithfully laying out, the same shall be rendered to the next Convention of this Province.


Signed by order. Aquila Hall, Chairman.


Harford Town in Committee. 4th March 1776.


On motion ordered that Captain Alexander Rigdon bring Edward Norris before this Committee on Mon- day the IIth instant for not complying with the order of the Committee of observation.


Committee adjourns to Monday IIth instant IO o'clock,


Met in Committee this 18th day March 1776. Pres- ent Messrs. Aquila Hall, William Webb, Ignatius Wheeler, Junr., George Patterson, Amos Garret, Henry Wilson, Junr., Thomas Bond, Alexander Cowen, Samuel Ashmead & John Patrick.


Mr. Aquila Hali in the Chair.


On application of James Norris to make Cartouch boxes this Committee agrees to employ him should they want any.


Capt. Samuel Griffeth is order'd to bring James Oliver, Junr., with a file Musquets on Monday the twenty-fifth of this Instant before the Committee, to answer such things as shall be alledged against him and to summons Samuel Dooley as an evidence against Oliver.


The Committee received per order to Thomas Hall from the Council of safety Four Hundred Pounds.


Paid Captain Harris one hundred and Twenty-nine Pounds, Eighteen shillings.


Paid Captain Bussey Fifty-nine pounds ten shillings per. Accot. and Receipt.


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Paid Mr. Amos Garret twenty-one pounds as lent the Gunsmiths. Ordered that Mr. Richard Dallam lay out the money transmitted to Philadelphia for the Poor of Boston in good arms for the use of this Committee.


Mr. Richard Dallam is desired to enquire of the Con- gress rspecting the resolves about the use of tea.


Also he is desired to apply to the Congress for some Powder and Lead for the use of this Committee as it will be necessary to guard our Shores by Companies to be constantly employed.


The following persons are appointed to carry the Association about for signing Viz. For Bush River Lower Hundred, James McComas, Daniel Scott (son of Aquila), Samuel Durham and Wm. Jones. For Spesutia Upper John Love, Edmund Bull, Edward Prigg, Bennet Mathews.


For Harford Upper, William Bradford, Junior, Richard Willmot, Junior, Michael Gilbert.


For Spesutia Lower, Francis Holland, John Carlile. For Harford Lower, Edward Hall, William Hollis.


For Deer Creek Upper, Alexander Rigdon, James Barnett, William Ashmore, Robert Morgan, Joseph Wilson (son of John).


For Susquehanna, Captain John Dodgers, James Horner, Samuel Howell, William Bonar, Hugh Smith, Samuel Bailey.


For Bush River Upper, James Scott and Thomas Hope.


For Eden, Gabriel Vanhorn, Charles Baker and Jas. Lytle.


For Deer Creek Lower, John Patrick, William Mor- gan and John Dallam.


For Gunpowder Lower, Alexander Cowen.


For Gunpowder Upper, Maj. John Taylor, Capt. Samuel Calwell, and Captain Bennet Bussey.


Mr. Richard Dallam received of Mr. Robert Christie Forty-eight pounds, twelve shillings and six pence in part of an order on him for one hundred pounds for Warner & Balderston.


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Committee adjourns to Monday the 25th instant.


March 25, 1776. Committee met according to Ad- journment. Present Messrs. Amos Garret, Doctr. John Archer, James Horner, Alexander Cowen, John Patrick, William Webb, George Patterson & Col. Ben- jamin Rumsey.


Doctr. John Archer in the Chair.


Captain Samuel Griffith appears according to order with James Oliver, and on examination of said Oliver, this Committee is of opinion that he appear before Colonel Aquila Hall's Battalion, on the first Satur- day in April next, or the meeting said Battalion at William Hossons old field their to be tried according to the nature of the offence, and Archibald Johnson, Junior, undertake to bring said Oliver before said Battalion at their meeting, on pain of suffering the same punishment inflicted on Said Oliver, as may be the opinion of said Battalion.


Test : Samuel Dooley.


Ordered that a copy of the above minute be sent to Col. Hall.


WHEREAS it has been proven upon oath before the Committee of Harford County that I have been so in- senseable to the Justice of the American Cause as to speak in Terms highly reflecting on the glorious oppo- sition carried on against the tyrannical and despotic design proceedings of the Ministry and Parliament of Great Brittain. A Conduct I am exceedingly sorry I have been guilty of, and am fully convinced that I have justly in so doing offended my Patriotic Country- men who are and have been engaged in so noble and glorious a struggle I do therefore (being fully con- vinced of the Iniquity of such Conduct) humbly beg Pardon of my offended Countrymen, promising in future by my conduct to regain their favour by a ready obedience to the Rules and orders of the Congress and Convention and to the Officers by them put in author- ity over me. James Oliver.


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Ordered, that Capt. John Patrick bring Samuel Smith before this Committee on Monday Ist day of April next to answer such questions as shall be asked him, and also summons William Snodgrass.


Committee adjourns to the Ist day of April, 1776.


Met in Committee April 8th 1776. Messrs. Amos Garret, Samuel Ashmead, Alexander Cowen, John Love, Benedict Edward Hall, Henry Wilson, Jun., & Ignatius Wheeler, Jun.


Samuel Smith appeared before this Committee and acknowledged his fault and said he was sorry for the same, therefore he is dismist. Capt Greenberry Dor- sey is requested to bring before this Committee on Monday the 15th Instant George Mulheron to answer to a Complaint against him for forgery.


Committee adjourns to Monday the 15th instant.


Committee met according to Adjournment. Present Messrs. Aquila Hall, Amos Garret, John Beale How- ard, Thomas Johnson, George Patterson, James Hor- ner, William Webb, Samuel Ashmead, Henry Wilson, Jun., Benedict Edward Hall, John Archer, Francis Holland, and Ignatius Wheeler, Jun.


Mr. Aquila Hall in the Chair.


On motion resolved that after this day every member not appearing (without a reasonable excuse) by ten o'clock on days appointed shall pay one shilling to be applyed to the use of this Committee.


On motion resolved that it is agreed that John Pat- terson be appointed to collect the Fines and Forfit- ness, in the Twenty-third Battalion agreeable to the Resolve of the late Convention .- Gabriel Vanhorn for the eight Battalion and William Whiteford for the North side of Deer Creek, including Captain Glens Company and the said persons are ordered to disarm the Non associators (agreeable to the Resolves of the late Convention) in their respective Districts.


Committee adjourns to Monday the 22nd Instant at IO o'clock.


Committee met according to adjournment. Present


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Messrs. John Archer, William Webb, Alexander Cowen, John Beale Howard, Benedict Edward Hall, Fras. Holland, Ignatius Wheeler, Jun., Henry Wilson, Jun., George Patterson, and Aquila Hall.


Mr. Amos Garret in the Chair.


Capt. Bennet Bussey is wrote to, to render an accot. of the Public Arms in his Company.


Capt. Samuel Smith has an order for one pound of Powder.


A Letter is wrote to the Honorable Council of Safety of Maryland, informing them of three Companies being enrolle'd on the North side of Deer Creek Viz. William Webb, John Patrick, and John Jolleys.


The Committee purchases of Doctr. Hall a draw bow Gun for £5.0.0. and an order given him on Mr. Aquila Hall for the same.


Committee adjourns to Monday the 29th Instant.


Committee met according to Adjournment. Present Messrs. Aquila Hall, Amos Garret, Thomas Johnson, Francis Holland, Alexander Cowen, William Webb, Benedict Edward Hall, Doctr. John Archer, John Beale Howard, and George Patterson.




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