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Benjamin Davis attended in Council, and requested that he might be permitted to withdraw his memorial, on which he was this day to have been heard ;. and thereupon, it was
Ordered, That Benjamin Davis be permitted to withdraw his memorial.
Ordered, That the claim of Captain Thomas Mason to a city lot, be heard on Monday morning next at eleven o'clock, and that he be notified accordingly.
The two following orders were drawn on the Treasurer, vist :
One in favor of Isaac Anderson, for the sum of nine pounds seven shillings and six pence specie, for the purpose of bearing his ex- pences from this place to the county of Westmoreland, he being an inhabitant of the said county, taken prisoner with Col. Lochry, and carried into Canada, from whence he hath made his escape to this place on his way home.
And the other in favor of Richard Wallace, for the sum of soves pounds seventeen shillings and six pence specie, for the purpose of bearing his expences to the said county, he being an inhabitant thereof, and taken prisoner as aforesaid.
The petition of John Gensill, praying permission to remove him- self and effects from this State, in the best manner he can, as a neutral citizen, was read ; and
Ordered, That it lie on the table.
Passes were granted to Gerrald Forrester and John Henry, to go to New York and to return again.
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An order was drawn on the Treasurer in favor of John Peartch, for the sum of twenty-eight pounds two shillings and six pence specie, amount of his account for rails for fencing in the publick lands at Billingsport.
An application from Mr. Samuel Caldwell, setting forth that he hath purchased at a sale of confiscated estates, one hundred and five acres of banked meadow, part of Hogg Island, in the river Dela- ware, late the estate of Joseph Galloway, an attainted traitor; and praying the aid of this Board, to cause possession to be given him agreeably to act of Assembly, of the part so purchased, was taken into consideration : and thereupon,
Ordered, That Henry Osborne, Esquire, one of the Agents for the sale of Confiscated Estates in the county of Philadelphia, be . directed to give possession of the said premises, agreeably to a late survey, to the said Samuel Caldwell, in due form of law, he paying the incidental expences.
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In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Thursday, July 4, 1782. PRESENT :
His Excellency the President.
The Vice President.
Mr. Gardner, Mr. Bayard,
Mr. Byers, and Mr. Ewing.
The Council resumed the consideration of the petition of Joba Gensill, praying permission to remove himself and his effects from this State, &c ; and thereupon,
Ordered, That the same be dismissed.
A deed was examined and signed by his Excellency the Presi- dont, to Ambrose Croker, for lots No. 182 and 183, in the city of Philadelphia, sold agreeably to law, for the redemption of the bills of credit of this State of the twenty-ninth day of April, 1780. Cor- sideration one hundred and sixty-one pounds. Deed dated the third instant.
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In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Friday, July 5, 1782. PRESENT :
His Excellency the President.
The Honorable the Vice President.
Mr. Gardner, Mr. Byers, and
Mr. Bayard, Mr. Levan.
The Honorable Sebastian Levan presented to the Council the following account for his attendance in Council, as follows, vizt:
For his attendance in Council from the twenty-third of May till the fifth of July, 1782, 44 days, @ 17s 6 per day, and mileage on 120 miles, @ s6, - £41 10 0
And thereupon,
An order was drawn on the Treasurer in favor of the Honorable Sebastian Levan, for the sum of forty-one pounds ten shilling, amount of the said account.
Ordered, That the claims of Thomas Forrest and Joseph Morris to divers lots of ground in the city of Philadelphia, be heard ou Tuesday next, at eleven o'clock in the morning, and that they be notified accordingly.
The Council proceeded to hear the claim of Samuel Preston Moore, Henry Hill, and Richard Wells, under Henry Johnston.
They produced a paper as a copy of a warrant to the said John- ston, late purchaser of three hundred acres, &c., requiring Thomas Holmes to survey unto him a lot in the city, as covenient as may be, he fencing it in and building upon the same within six months after the date of survey, and make return, &o, Warrant datel the second day of the eighth month, 1684.
Quere, if ever complied with.
The Council proceeded to hear the memorialists on their several claims, under John Martin, Nicholas Moore, & Henry Litchfield; when they produced their titles under the said persons respectfully. Briefs whereof are as follow, vizt :
1. Claim under John Martin.
John Martin, an original purchaser of two hundred and fifty acres, entitled to a lot of forty-nine and a half feet in front, and three hundred and six deep A patent to Robert Prismal, in right of Martin, for a lot between Fourth and Fifth streets and Sassafras and Vine streets. Deed from R. Prismal, dated the seventh of the eighth month, 1685, to Phillis Greer, for the easterly balt part of lot between Fourth and Fifth streets and Sassafras and Vine streets, containing fifty feet by three hundred and six feet, with & cn
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built thereon, . Doed from A. Hooper and his wife Phillis, (late Phillis Greer,) to Jos. Brown, dated the first day of the fifth month, 1689 ; acknowledged. Deed from J. Brown to Ch. Brigman, dated the third of the second month, 1690, for an easterly moiety &c., between Fifth and Sixth streets and Sassafras and Vine streets. Deed from Brigham to Nath. Allen, dated the fourteenth of the seventh month, 1690, for a certain easterly moiety of a lot between Fifth and Sixth streets. Consideration fourteen pounds; acknow- .edged. Nath'l Allen, the second of the fifth month, covenants with Nath'l Lampley, that the latter shall build and deliver to Al- en a boat or vessel, &c., for which Allen is to pay twenty pounds, n the manner following, vizt : half of a house and lot, &c., valued it sixteen pounds; the rest in goods. A receipt, endorsed, signed ›y Lydia Smarl, for ten pounds, from Mr. Lampley, in full for the ot formerly Chs Bridgham's. Conveyance from N. Lampley to Tobn Furnis, for an easterly moiety of a lot, fifty by three hundred 'eet, purchased from N. Allen, between Fourth and Fifth streets, &c. Dated the fourteenth of April, 1705. Confirmation by Lydia Prior ind her husband to Furnis, dated fourth Sept'r, 1705, for lot be- ween Fourth and Fifth streetg. N. B. It recites all conveyances, to. Deed for one moiety of land between Fourth and Fifth streets, ind three acres of liberty land, from Thomas Lepford, attorney to Margaret Jennings, executrix of William Jennings, which John Martin sold to said Jennings. Dated the 5th Sept'r, 1705. Con- rideration five pounds and ten shillings. Quere, de hoc. Deed From Furnis to Richard Hill, for whole of the lot situate between Fifth and Sixth streets. Consideration twenty-five pounds. Dated he 15th of April, 1720. A survey of Richard Hill's lot, next to which is marked Robert Presmall's lot, ninety-nine feet from Fifth street, on Race street. N. B. "Tis said this lot is in possession of mother.
2. Claim under Nicholas Moore.
Nicholas Moore, an original purchaser of ten thousand acres, aid out and returned in 1694-'5 into Secretary's office. Deed from Nicholas Moore and Sarah and Sheby, two of the children of Nicho- as Moore, who had five, and died intestate, for all their share of the and, &c. Consideration four hundred and fifty pounds. Dated he eleventh of March, 1713, to Richard Hill. It appears from I deed from John Harrison, great-grandson to Nicholas Moore, hrough Mary, dated 1746, that Nicholas Moore died intestate, eaving issue five children ; that partition was made, and afterwards ne of the . daughters, vizt : Rebecca, died unmarried and under ge.
3. Claim under Henry Litchfield.
Indenture of lease and release from .William Penn to Henry Litchfield, for five hundred acres. Dated the seventh of July, 167 . Also, a patent to Mordecai Moore for five hundred acros, in right
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of Henry Litchfield, dated the twelfth of the second mouth, 1680. Warrant therein said to be dated the 9th of the twelfth mond, 1688. .
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Saturday, July 6, 1782 .
PRESENT :
His Excellency the President. The Honorable Mr. Bayard, Mr. Gardner, Mr. Levan.
Mr. Byers, and
A report from Henry Osborne, Esquire, of this date, was read, acquainting the Council that, agreeably to their order of the third instant, he has given possession of the lands in the said order met- tioned, to Mr. Samuel Caldwell, in the presence of Mr. John Dunlap and Mr. John Caldwell.
Ordered, That the said report be filed.
Ordered, That the claim of John Balderstone to a city lot, be heard on Monday, the twenty-ninth instant, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and that he be notified accordingly.
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, July 8, 1782.
PRESENT :
His Excellency the President.
The Honorable Mr. Gardner, Mr. Ewing, and
Mr. Bayard, Mr. Levan,
Mr. Byers.
The Council being informed that a quantity of merchandise wu said to be lodged in the house of John Musser, in the borough of Lancaster, which, from circumstances that have transpired, it at pears probable the same are British goods clandestinely imported; whereupon,
Ordered, That the Attorney General do issue an attachment i the name of the State, against the British merchandize in the home of the said Jobn Musser, supposed to be clandestinely imported, and report his proceedings to this Board.
On consideration of the circumstances attending the seizure d the store of British goods, at Lancaster, by William Henry, quire,
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Ordered, That the said William Henry, Esquire, be authorized . and directed to seize and secure the books and papers relative to the store aforesaid, and report to this Board.
Ordered, That the Secretary desire Mr. Henry not to deliver the wine or goods, but to seize the wine if brought from New York, and if not from New York, to enquire if the duty be paid, und seize it if not paid the duty.
An order was drawn in favor of the Honorable Francis Hop- Einson, Esquire, for the sum of fifty pounds, in part of his salary is Judge of Admiralty, for which he is to account.
An order was drawn on the Treasurer in favor of Captain Joseph Stiles, Commissary of Military Stores, for the sum of two hundred sounds specie, for repairing arms for the State, for which he is to Locount.
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In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Tuesday, July 9, 1782.
PRESENT :
His Excellency the President.
Che Honorable Mr. Bayard, Mr. Levan, and
Mr. Ewing,
Mr. Byers.
A pass was granted to Ann Morrison to go to Dobbs' ferry, and io return.
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In Council:
PHILADELPHIA, Wednesday, July 10th, 1782.
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His Excellency the President.
The Honorable Mr. Bayard, Mr. Levan, &
Mr. Gardner,
Mr. Ewing,
Mr. Byers.
An order was drawn in favor of Daniel Montgomery and Daniel Rees, for one hundred and thirty-three pounds five shillings, in full for rations to the thirteenth of June, 1782, supplied to the troops stationed in Northumberland county, to be paid out of money appropriated for the defence of the frontiers, and no other.
Orders were drawn on the Treasurer in favor of Jane Forder and Ann Davis, for the sum of three pounds each of them, to bear their
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expenses to Fort Pitt; they having been taken. prisoners by the. Indians, carried into Canada, and now permitted to return home. Passes to Fort Pitt granted to the said Jane Forder and im Davis.
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Thursday, July 11, 1782 PRESENT :
His Excellency the President.
The Honorable Mr. Bayard,
Mr. Ewing, and
Mr. Gardner,
Mr. Byers ..
Mr. Levan,
A petition from Joseph Mitchell, setting forth his claim to diven city lots in the city of Philadelphia, appurtenant to the original purchases of Margaret Martindale, Richard Ward, Basilion For ter, James Wallace and John Napper, from William Penn, Esquin, first proprietor of Pennsylvania, and praying that the same may be laid out, was read ; and thereupon,
Ordered, That the said petition be transmitted to the Surveya General of the State, and that he be directed to make enquiry "- specting the same, and report thereon to this Board as soon as may be.
A petition from Catharine Urquhart, praying a pass to Ner York, was read and rejected.
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Friday, July 12, 1782. PRESENT :
His Excellency the President.
The Honorable Mr. Gardner, Mr. Byers, and
Mr. Bayard, Mr. Levan.
Mr. Ewing,
An order was drawn on the Treasurer in favor of Colonel Kich ard Humpton, for the sum of one thousand pounds specie, for the purpose of recruiting the Pennsylvania line, for which sum be ist account.
Passes were granted to the following persons, vizt :- Hanmal Gordon, to the Island of Granada, Ann Wall, to Dobbs' ferry, and Ann , to New York, not to return again.
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A letter from Clement Biddle, Esquire, Marshall of Admiralty, pecting the payment of fines to the amount of one hundred and ty pounds, State money, to Henry Osborne, Esquire, was read ; I thereupon,
Ordered, That the Marshal of the Admiralty do pay the said es to the Treasurer of the State
Ordered, That the Lieutenant of the counties of Northampton, rthumberland, Bedford, Westmoreland and Washington, be di- ited not to call out a greater number than one hundred militia any one time, for the defence of the frontiers of their respective unties, but by special order of this Board.
In Council.
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PHILADELPHIA, Saturday, July 13, 1782. .
PRESENT :
His Excellency the President.
Le Honorable Mr. Gardner, Mr. Ewing, and
Mr. Bayard, Mr. Byers.
The memorials of Thomas Mason, stating his claim to city lots, partenant to the original purchase of two thousand acres of land Samuel Allen, from William Penn, first proprietor of Pennsyl- nia, which was postponed the first of July last, was now taken and read, and the further consideration thereof postponed.
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In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, July 15th, 1782.
PRESENT :
His Excellency the President.
e Honorable Mr. Gardner,
Mr. Bayard,
Mr. Levan,
Mr. Byers, and
Mr. Ewing.
Thomas Forrest, Esquire, attended in Council, agreeably to ap- ntment, but Mr. Bryan, Mr. Attorney General and Mr. Lukens ; attending, the Council agreed to postpone the further hearing his claim till a further day, of which the said Mr. Forrest is to le notice.
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. In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Tuesday, July 16, 1782 PRESENT :
His Excellency the President.
The -Honorable Mr. Bayard, Mr. Gardner, 8 Mr. Ewing, and Mr. Byers.
The Council resumed the consideration of the application of Henry Osborne, Esquire, for permission to remove the books of the minutes of the Council under the late government of Pennsylvania from the Secretary's office to his chambers, for the purpom d searching them for documents relative to the matter now in coa- troversy between this State and the State of Connecticut, and taking extracts of such minutes as may relate to that business. Whereupon,
Ordered, That the Secretary be authorized to deliver over to Mr. Osborne, for the purpose aforesaid, the said minutes, one vol ume at a time, taking Mr. Osborne's receipt for the same, to I returned within seven days ; and that Mr. Osborne be enjoined oath not to take notes or extracts from the said minutes of other proceedings than those which relate to the said claim.
This Board taking into consideration the frequent desertions from the Continental army, and having just reason to believe that many of the deserters are received and entertained on board of Lethed of Marque and other private vessels of war sailing from this part,
Resolved, That the owners and masters of such vessels be re- quested and directed to discourage a practice so dangerous nad detrimental to the public good; that they give all due encourage ment and support to officers of the army in discovering and detect ing deserters, and it is particularly recommended to the merchants owners of vessels, and all agents, not to pay any prize money to any deserter, or to any person justly suspected to be such, satil inquiry can be made into the case.
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Wednesday, July 17, 1782 PRESENT :
His Excellency the President.
The Honorable Mr. Bayard, Mr. Ewing, and
Mr. Gardner, Mr. Byers.
Three several orders were drawn on the Treasurer in favor d John Guthrie, John Scott, and James Robinson, for the sum d
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three pounds specie each, they being inhabitants of Westmoreland county, taken prisoners and carried into Canada, from whence they have made their escape to this place, the same being to bear their expences to their several homes.
James Hannums having laid before the Council several letters threatening to injure divers persons by burning and destroying their houses and effects, signed by Thomas Bulla, an attainted traitor, and representing that a certain Stephen Anderson and John Jackson, also attainted traitors, were said to be his accomplices. Ordered, That the following proclamation be issued.
By his Excellency WILLIAM MOORE, Esquire, President, and the late Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS, It hath been represented to us that divers attainted traitors, who have heretofore adhered to the United States of America, have returned into this State, to the great danger and annoyance of the liege subjects of the State, and more especially a certain Thomas Bulla, Stephen Anderson and John Jackson, late of the county of Cheater, who, or some of them, have threatened to burn and de- stroy the houses and property of the good people of the State :
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And whereas, It is of great importance to bring such audacious Mfanders to speedy and condign punishment ; we do hereby offer a public reward of fifty pounds specie, to be paid to any person who shall apprehend the said Thomas Bulla and secure him in any jail within the State, and a reward of twenty pounds specie to be paid to any person or persons who shall apprehend the said Stephen Anderson, and secure him in any jail within this State, and the Nike reward of twenty pounds specie to be paid to any person or persons who shall apprehend the said John Jackson and secure him m any jail within this State : And all Judges, Justices, Sheriffs, Constables ond other peace officers of the State, are hereby strictly charged, enjoined and required to use all possible diligence in searching for, apprehending and securing the said Thomas Bulla, Stephen Anderson and John Jackson : And we do hereby strictly charge, enjoin and require, the said peace officers to enquire con- cerning, apprehend, and secure, all persons who shall be justly : aspected of aiding, abetting and comforting, or having aided, abetted or comforted, the said Thomas Bulla, Stephen Anderson and John Jackson, if order that they may be dealt with according to law.
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Given in Council, under the hand of his Excellency WILLIAM MOORE, Esquire, President, and the seal of the State at Phila- delphia, this seventeenth day of July, Anno Domini 1782. WILLIAM MOORE, President. Attest-TIMOTHY MATLACK, Secretary. GOD SAVE THE COMMONWEALTH.
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PHILADELPHIA, Thursday, July 18, 1782. PRESENT :
His Excellency the President.
The Honorable Mr. Bayard, Mr. Gardner, Mr. Byers.
Mr. Ewing, and
An order was drawn on the Treasurer in favor of Mr. Jacob Bailey. for the sum of fifty-seven pounds, being amount of bis se count for sixty reams of paper, for re-printing the laws of th State.
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A petition from John Lownes, setting forth his claim to a city lot, in right of the original purchase of Roger Beck from Willian Penn, first Proprietor of Pennsylvania, and praying that the mid lot may be laid out accordingly, was read ; and thereupon,
Ordered, That the said petition be sent to the Surveyor General of the State, to make enquiry respecting the same, and report thereon to this Board as soon as may be.
An order was drawn on the Treasurer in favor of John Nichol son, Esquire, Comptroller General of the State, for one hundred and twenty five pounds specie, in full for one quarter's salary, da the thirteenth instant.
Two deeds were examined and signed by his Excellency the Presi dent, to Isaac Snowden, Esquire, vizt : One of them for ten lote in the city of Philadelphia, numbered from 389 to 391, from 401 to 404, and from 949 to 951. Consideration five hundred and thirty-eight pounds. One other for sixteen lots in the said city, numbered from 533 to 537, and from 602 to 612, inclusive. Considerati six hundred and forty-nine pounds. The said lots being sold agrecably to law, for the redemption of the bills of credit of this State of the twenty-ninth of April, 1780, and marked in the gom ral plan of city lots remaining in the Surveyor General's offer. Deeds dated the eighteenth instant.
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A letter from Alexander M'Clean, Esquire, respecting the ru ning of the line between this State and the State of Virginia.
The Council resumed the consideration of a letter from bis Ex- cellency Governor Harrison, of Virginia, dated the twenty-ninth d June last, inclosing the resolutions of the General Assembly of that State, dated the first day of June; and thereupon,
Ordered, That Monday the fourth day of November next be ap- pointed to run the line between the States of Pennsylvania and Virginia, agreeably to the said resolution ; and that a guard of one hundred militia be ordered to attend the Commissioners while ca that duty.
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In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Friday, July 19, 1782. PRESENT :
His Excellency the President.
be Honorable Mr. Ewing, Mr. Byers,
Mr. Levan, and
Mr. Gardner.
A deed was examined and signed by his Excellency the Presi- rut, to Jonathan D. Sergeant, for lots No. 321, 322, and 323, and ambered from 424 to 427, in the city of Philadelphia, marked in e general plan of city lots remaining in the Surveyor General's Fice, and sold agreeably to law, for the redemption of the bills of edit of this State of the twenty-ninth of April, 1780. Deed dated e eighteenth instant.
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Saturday, July 20, 1782. PRESENT :
His Excellency the President.
le Honorable Mr. Ewing,
Mr. Byers,
Mr. Gardner, and
Mr. Bayard.
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Ordered, That William Smith be directed to bring up from Bil- gsport the arms now there belonging to this State, and deliver em to Captain Stiles, Commissary of Military Stores; and that also bring up the powder now at Billingsport, and deliver it to ptain Stiles, and report to this Board.
In Council.
. PHILADELPHIA, Monday, July 22nd, 1782. PRESENT :
His Excellency the President.
le Honorable Mr. Bayard,
Mr. Ewing,
Mr. Byers, and
Mr. Gardner.
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In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Tuesday, July 23, 1782
PRESENT:
His Excellency the President.
The Honorable Mr. Bayard,
Mr. Byers, and
Mr. Gardner,
Mr. Ewing,
Mr. Levan.
Ordered, That Major Thomas Forrest be notified to attend thi Board on Monday next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon.
Ordered, That a pass to Dobbs' ferry, not to return again, h granted to Mary Pickles.
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Wednesday, July 24, 1782.
PRESENT :
His Excellency the President.
The Honorable Mr. Bayard, Mk. Ewing, and
Mr. Gardner,
Mr. Byers.
Mr. Levan,
Ordered, That Colonel Joseph Hart, Lieutenant of the county df Bucks, be directed to order out a guard of fifty men from the mi- litia of the said county, for the purpose of guarding the gaol of the said county.
An order was drawn on the Treasurer in favor of James Lost head, Paymaster of the militia of the city and liberties of Phil delphia, for three hundred and forty-seven pounds thirteen shi lings and six pence specie, for paying the militia lately called into service for guards, to be charged to William Henry, Erq', Lieutenant of the said city and liberties, and paid out of the moy arising from militia fines only.
Ordered, That a pass to Dobbs' ferry, and to return again, h granted to Margaret Thompson.
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PHILADELPHIA, Thursday, July 25th, 1782. PRESENT :
His Excellency the President.
The Honorable Mr. Bayard,
Mr. Gardner,
Mr. Ewing,
Mr. Byers, and
Mr. Levan.
Ordered, That a special commission of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery, directed to the Honorable Christopher Hayes and Dorsey Pentecost, Esquires, and Edward Cook, Esquire, >e now issued to the counties of Westmoreland and Washington, 'or the trial of divers persons now confined in the gaols of the said counties charged with high crimes and misdemeanors.
A letter from Henry Geiger, Lieutenant Colonel of militia of the nineteenth instant, acquainting this Board of some late depredations of the Indians on the frontiers of Northampton county, was read ; und
Ordered, To be filed. A petition from Thomas Periam, praying permission to go to New York, was read and dismissed.
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Friday, July 26, 1782.
PRESENT : .
His Excellency the President.
The Honorable Mr. Bayard, Mr. Byers, and
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