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An Order was drawn on the Treasurer in favor of John Agnew, Esq'r, or his order, for the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars, to be paid by Mr. Agnew to John Carson, of Carlisle, and applied by Mr. Carson in purchasing Powder-Horns, Shott-Baggs, &c., to Equip the Company of Rangers now Raising for the defence of the Frontiers.
Divers Letters Relating to a Quantity of Flour in the Hands of Mr. Levi Hollingsworth of this city, were transmitted to this Board by the city Committee, and Read, by which it appears that Gover- nor Morris, Esq'r, has directed the said Flour to be delivered to the Issuing Commissary.
Ordered, That Mr. Bryan and Colonel Smith be a Committee to Confer with Gov'r Morris, Esq'r, and to Explain the aforesaid bu- siness as the same Appears to this Council.
A Letter from his Excellency P. Henry, Esq'r, Governor of the State of Virginia, Dated May 27th, 1779, and an enclosed Resolve of the House of Delegates of that State Respecting Commissioners to be appointed for fixing the Boundary line between Virginia and Pennsylvania, were read.
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SUPREME EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, June 7th, 1779.
PRESENT :
His Excellency, the President.
Hon'ble Vice President.
Colonel Hart,
Colonel Smith,
Mr. Read, Mr. Urie, (now first returned to the Mr. Mackey, and city.)
An Order was drawn on the Treasurer in favor of Colonel Lewis Farmer for the sum of Twelve Thousand Pounds, for the purchasing Rum, Sugar, Tea, &c., for the use of the Troops of the Pennsyl- vania Line, for which he is to account.
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Tuesday, June 8th, 1779.
PRESENT :
His Excellency, the President.
Hon'ble Vice President.
Colonel Hart, Mr. Smith,
Mr. Mackey, and
Mr. Read.
Mr. Urie,
An Order was drawn on the Treasurer in favor of the Hon'ble George Bryan, Esquire, Vice President, or his Order, the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars on Account of his Salary.
On Consideration,
Ordered, That George Calhoon be appointed first Lieutenant of Captain Thomas Campbell's Company of Rangers.
Ordered, That Josiah Glass be appointed second Lieutenant of Captain Irwin's Company of Rangers.
The Petition of Francis Hopkinson, Esq'r, Praying permission for the Return of his Sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Duche, and her child- ren, from New York to this City, was read; and
Referred for further Consideration.
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In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Wednesday, June 9th, 1779.
PRESENT :
His Excellency, the President.
Hon'ble Vice President.
Colonel Hart,
Mr. Mackey, and
Mr. Smith,
Mr. Read.
Mr. Urie,
Henry Hollingsworth attended the Council and requested the Papers put into the Hands of Council by the Committee, relating to the Flour in the Hands of Levi Hollingsworth, in order to lay the same before a Committee of Congress, and after some Conver- sation thereon, the same were delivered to him.
A Petition from Cornelius Sweers being read, requesting a Miti- gation of his Sentence so far as Regards the Imprisonment of his Person.
Ordered, That the Prayer thereof cannot now be granted.
The Petition of Francis Hopkinson in favor of Mrs. Duche, praying leave to Return, alledging that from Illness she was Inca- pable of proceeding on her Voyage, was again read.
On Consideration,
Ordered, That as the Condition annexed to the permission of passing to New York was made in Consequence of Representations made from the Army, and deemed highly necessary for the Public safety, it cannot be dispensed with but in very extraordinary cases; that this Petition, therefore, do lay over, untill the facts set forth in the Letter of Mr. T. S. Duche be further enquired into.
A Letter from John Mitchel, Esquire, D. Q. M. General, dated June 8th, 1779, requesting a supply of Two hundred four-Horse Waggons to convey Provisions to the Continental Army, was read; and thereupon,
Ordered, That a conference be had with the Delegates of this State in Congress, on the difficulties attending the said demand.
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SUPREME EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Thursday, June 10th, 1779. PRESENT :
His Excellency, the President.
Hon'ble Vice President.
Colonel Hart,
Mr. Mackey, and
Colonel Smith,
Mr. Urie.
Mr. Read,
A Conference having been had with the Delegates in Congress of this State Respecting the demand for Waggon service, agreeable to the Order of yesterday, Colonel Coxe and Colonel Petit, Assis- tant Quarter Masters General, attended in Council, and laid before the Council the great and absolute necessity of an immediate As- sistance from this State of Waggons, to convey Provisions to the Continental Army, and the great difficulties and hardships under which this State Labours with respect to the great demand of Waggons which have been made upon it by the Quarter Master Department, having been represented to the Assistant Quarter Masters.
Lieutenant Carson, of the State Ship General Green, attended the Council and informed of his arrival in this Port, with a prize- Brigantine Privatier, called the Impertinant, Mounting Ten four- Pounders, Carrying fifty-three Men, late commanded by Captain Gotschue, taken by the said General Greene, on Monday last, near the Capes of Delaware.
A Letter from Captain Montgomery, dated at
informing that He is in want of a Mizzen Mast for the General Green, that now in her being deficient.
Mr. Matthew Irwin, one of the Agents, being present, informs that He had Received the Dimensions, and was preparing to fur- nish her accordingly.
Captain Gotschue being brought before the Council and Exami- ned,
Ordered, That the substance of the Intelligence given by Cap- tain Gotschue be transmitted to the Board of War.
A Return of Justices Elect, chosen for the district of Manahan and Warrington Township, in the County of York, being read, it appears that William Mitchel and John Nesbit were Elected ; and On consideration,
Ordered, That William Mitchel be appointed and Commissioned to be a Justice of the Peace for the county of York.
A Return of Justices Elect, chosen for the Township of Cole- rain, in the county of Bedford, being read, it appears that Abra- ham Milley and John Cisney were Elected; and
On consideration,
Ordered, That Abraham Milley be appointed and Commissioned to be a Justice of the Peace for the county of Bedford.
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An application from Joseph Stiles, Commissary of Military Stores, for six thousand Dollars, for purchasing of Bayonets, Belts, &c., was read ; and thereupon
An Order was drawn on the Treasurer in favor of Joseph Stiles, Commissary of Military Stores, or his Order, for the sum of six thousand Dollars, to be applied in Purchasing Bayonets, Belts and other accoutrements, and to be charged to account of said Stiles.
Ordered, That the Papers relating to the Prize Brigantine Im- pertinant be put into the Hands of the State Attorney, and that He be directed to Obtain, as soon as possible, a Condemnation of the said Brigantine by the Court of Admiralty.
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Friday, June 11th, 1779. PRESENT :
His Excellency the President.
Hon'ble the Vice President.
Colonel Hart, Mr. Urie, also,
Mr. Mackey, Mr. Read.
Colonel Smith, and
An Order was drawn on the Treasurer in favor of Mr. Ebenezer Cowel, or his Order, for the sum of two hundred pounds, the same to be charged to his account.
An Order was drawn on the Treasurer in favour of the Hon'ble Matthew Smith, Esquire, or his order, the sum of two hundred and thirty-four pounds, eight shillings and sixpence ; ballance due to him for his Attendance in Council to the twelfth Instant, including his Expences to York Town, Viz't :
His attendance in Council from May 28th, 1778, to July 2nd, 35 days, at 35sh. £61 50 Expenses on a Journey to York Town on Public busi-
ness, - 4 18 6
From August 7th to Sept'r 11th, 36 days, 35sh., 63 0 0
From Nov'r 4th to February 2nd, 1779, 90 days, 45sh., 202 10 0 From March 5th to April 2nd, 29 days, 45s. 65 50 -
Mileage, 3 times, on 101 Miles, at 10, - -
25
50
From May 14th to June 12th, 29 days, at 60s., -
87 0 0
25 50 Mileage on 101 Miles, 2s. 6, - -
Order on the Treasurer, - 534
8 6
300 00
Ballance due, -
£234 8 6
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Petition of Thomas Hanson, a Prisoner in the Goal of the county of Berkes, convicted of Horse Stealing, and corporally punished for the same, praying that his Fine may be remitted, was read, together with a certificate respecting the same, signed by three of the Justices of the Peace for the said county of Berkes; And
On consideration,
Ordered, That the Fine due to the State from Thomas Hanson, now confined in the Goal of the county of Berkes, be remitted, and that he be pardoned, and that a Pardon Issue accordingly.
An Order was drawn on the Treasurer in favour of Colonel Tho- mas Nevil, or his order, for the sum of Eighty pounds, the same to be charged to account of the said Nevil.
On Petition,
Ordered, That a Pass be granted to Catherine Tolly to go into New York not to return into this State again. She giving secu- rity in the sum of Five hundred pounds to comply with this Order.
Petition of the Rev'd Mr. W. Rogers, Chaplain of Pennsylva- nia Brigade, praying to be allowed to draw in this city One-half his rations of Enumerated articles given by the General Assembly, was read; and
On consideration,
Resolved, That the same cannot be admitted, consistent with the necessary precaution to prevent Impositions of the like kind.
Petition of Catherine Boyd, praying a Pass to go to New York, was read, and rejected.
Petition of William Watkins, praying permission to sweep the Delaware, was Read, and Referred for further enquiry to Mr. Henry and Colonel Knox, who are Requested to enquire whether the granting of the same will interfere with a former grant to other Persons so as to prejudice the State.
The Petition of William Kinnard, setting forth that His pay, due for services of the State, was detained from him, and praying. Relief, was Read.
Ordered, That the said Petition be Referred to Mr. Bradford, Pay Master of the Fleet, who is to Report thereon.
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SAME DAY-AFTERNOON.
PRESENT :
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As in the forenoon, except Mr. President.
Mr. Dickinson, Mr. Huntingdon and Mr. Burke, A Committee of Congress, attended, and a full Conference on the difficulties in procuring Waggons to answer the present demands.
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Ordered, That Warrants be issued to the Waggon Masters of the Counties of Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Lancaster and Berks, for calling out 200 Waggons, vizt. : from Philadelphia County 20; from Bucks County 20; from Chester county 40; from Lancaster County 60, and from Berks County 60.
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, June 14th, 1779. PRESENT :
His Excellency, the President.
Hon'ble the Vice President.
Mr. Mackey, Mr. Read, and
Mr. Urie,
An Order was drawn on the Treasurer in favour of William Arm- strong, Paymaster, for the Sum of Five Thousand pounds, to pay the Workmen employed at Mud Island and Billingsport, for which He is to account.
The Agents for Forfeited Estates, having represented to this Board that by the detaining and Concealing the Title Deeds, they are put to great difficulties to discover the Estates of the several delinquents, and to ascertain their Boundaries.
Ordered, That the same be represented to the Hon'ble, the Justices of the Supreme Court, and that it be Recommended to them in making allowances to the Wives and Families of such de- linquents, to require that all Deeds, surveys, and other vouchers of Title in their possession, be produced, and in case of wilfull re- fusal or neglecte so to do; such Allowance to be stayed, lessened, or otherwise regulated, as the Laws will admit.
An Order was drawn on the Treasurer, in favour of his Excel- lency, Joseph Reed, Esquire, President, for the sum of Five hun- dred pounds in part of his salary, for which He is to Account.
Application having been made by Capt'n Rice, of Colonel Proc- tor's Regiment, for the State bounty to sundry Recruits, enlisted by directions from Colonel Proctor, and also some received from Colonel Nichola.
Ordered, That Captain Rice be informed that the state of the Treasury not admitting at present of Expenditures of this kind, and Recruiting Instructions having been Uniformly delayed on this account; the Board cannot countenance the Measure by paying Recruiting Money when they have not given Recruiting Instruc- tions. That Colonel Nichola do lay his Orders from the Board of War for Recruiting before this Board, and also the attestations and certificates of Muster, that this Board may do what may be farther necessary therein.
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SUPREME EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Tuesday, June 15th, 1779.
PRESENT :
His Excellency the President.
Hon'ble Vice President.
Colonel Hart, Mr. Mackey,
Mr. Read, and Mr. Urie.
An application was made to Council for the discharge of John Johnson, belonging to the Handcock Galley, Captain Garland, and offering to enter Another Man in his place ; and thereupon,
Ordered, That the application be Referred to the Captains of the Gallies, to do therein as they shall judge right.
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Wednesday, June 16th, 1779. PRESENT :
His Excellency the President.
Hon'ble Vice President.
Colonel Hart, Mr. Mackey,
Mr. Urie, Mr. James Reed.
Ordered, That the Secretary do write to the Agents for For- feited Estates in the City of Philadelphia, and inform that the Council observe there is no Return made of a Seizure of the Es- tate of Reynold Keene, which is undoubtedly liable to be seized according to Law.
Resolved, That Mr. Thos. Bradford be desired to superintend the Marine Prisoners of War sent into this Port by the State Ship, or other Vessels belonging to, or fitted out of this State; and that in exchanging them, a due regard be paid to such Officers and Sailors as belong to this State, so that in future they may have the like Advantages on Exchange as those of sundry other States in the Union who have paid a special Attention in their Exchanges to their own subjects. And this Board will Recommend Mr. Brad- ford to the Hon'ble House of Assembly, for a suitable Compensa- tion for his trouble in the performance of this service.
The following Petitions for permission to go into New York were read, Vizt. :
Petition of Prudence Moore, of Delaware State, Read and Re- ferred to the authority of the said State.
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Petition of Mary Gosnold, Praying permission for Herself and her Grandson, Archibald Hilshelwood, to go from thence to Hali- fax, not to return again during the present troubles.
Ordered, That a pass be granted to Mary Gasnold and her Grandson, Archib'd Hilshelwood, to go to New York, not to re- turn again, she giving security in the sum of one thousand pounds for Her Compliance with this Order.
In Council.
Thursday, June 17th, 1779.
PRESENT :
His Excellency the President.
Hon'ble the Vice President.
Colonel Hart, Mr. Mackey,
Mr. James Read, and Mr. Urie.
A Petition from Thomas Heslip was again Read, setting forth that at a time of great distress in the Army for want of Provisions, in January, 1778, He by the direction of the Supreme Executive Council, founded upon the special and urgent request of Congress, made Purchases of Flour, being encouraged so to do by the assu- rance of Council " that He should receive ample .Satisfaction ;" That in the settlements of his accounts the Continental Auditors have allowed only Two hundred and eighty-Five Dollars, which will not pay the Expenses; that He has been Actually out of Pockett, and that unless He has some farther Compensation, He will be a Loser by the Service ; In Proof whereof, He also laid before the Board Sundry Papers, and Referred to Doctor Gardner, Member of Assembly, who vouches for the truth of the facts set forth in the Petition ; whereupon,
Ordered, That the said Petition, with the Papers, be Recom- mended to the Hon'ble Board of Treasury of Congress, with the Request of this Board that they wou'd please to take the same into their consideration, and if consistent with their Judgment, give the Petitioner suitable Relief.
The Petition of Ebenezer Cowell, setting forth that He hath Resumed the Business of a Gun-smith, and praying to be permitted to take charge of and to repair all such of the State Arms as may require repairing, was read.
Ordered, That Captain Stiles do get all the State Arms repaired with all convenient Expedition, and that He pay a due regard to Mr. Cowell's request in the said Petition set forth, as far as re- pairs are necessary.
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SUPREME EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Friday, June 18th, 1779.
PRESENT :
As yesterday.
An Order was drawn on the Treasurer in favour of John Tyler and Joseph Forster, or their order, for the sum of one hundred and sixty-seven pounds, six shillings, and three pence, for repair- ing of Arms, (£167 6 3.)
A Letter from Colonel Brodhead, dated June 5th, 1779, at Pitts- burg, enclosing several Letters, Indian Speeches, &c. ;
Ordered, That the same be transmitted to the Board of War- so far the same is of a Public Nature.
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In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Saturday, June 19th, 1779. PRESENT :
Hon'ble Vice President.
Colonel .Hart, Mr. Mackey, and
Mr. Urie.
No Board.
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, June 21st, 1779.
PRESENT :
His Excellency JOSEPH REED, Esquire, President. Hon'ble the Vice President.
Colonel Hart, Mr. James Reed, and
Mr. Mackey, Mr. Urie.
A Letter from the Honourable the President of Congress, in- closing two Resolutions of that body, for the encouragement of the Waggon service, was read and considered; whereupon, it is Re- solved as follows :
WHEREAS, The Quarter Masters of the Federal Army have Re- presented to this Board that the Transportation of Provisions for the supply of the Army under the command of His Excellency,
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General Washington, and of stores to that under Major General Sullivan, has made it Indispensibly necessary to call upon this State for aid and Assistance; Whereupon, Warrants have Accord- ingly Issued for calling forth a Number of Waggons, pursuant to the Laws of this State. But this Board, duly sensible of the Bur- then and difficulties of the said Service, made a Representation thereof to the Hon'ble the Continental Congress, who have been pleased thereupon to pass the following Resolutions, to Wit :
IN CONGRESS, June 14th, 1779.
" Resolved, That the Quarter Master General be impowered to allow and pay for a Waggon, Driver and Four Horses, Thirteen Dol- lars and one-third of a Dollar, one ration, and Forage # day ; shoeing the Horses, if done at the expense of the United States, to be deducted from the Wages."
" Resolved, That it be Recommended to these States to exempt all drivers of Waggons employed in the service of the United States from Militia duties, and from all Fines on that account, while they are engaged in the service, and that such service shall be considered & allowed as their Tour of duty in the Militia for such time as they are engaged.
" Extract from the Minutes, "CHARLES THOMPSON, Secretary."
Whereupon, it is
Resolved, That the same be Published and forwarded to the re- spective Waggon Masters, to be by them Communicated to their several districts, as an Encouragement to the good people of the State to Exert themselves in the common cause & forward this Ne- cessary service.
An Order was drawn on the Treasurer in favour of Mr. William Crispin, Commissary, for the sum of Ten Thousand Pounds, to purchase Rum, Tea, Sugar, &c., for the Workmen employed at Billingsport, Mud Island, &c., and the Officers and Men of the Gallies, for which he is to account.
The Lieutenant of the city of Philadelphia having Represented to this Board that the time of service of the companies of Artil- lery, now in Garrison at Mud Island and Billingsport, will expire on Thursday next,
Ordered, That He be directed to forward the necessary relief as soon as possible, and that the President be desired to thank the Officers and Privates who are to be relieved, for their attention and service on this occasion.
A Petition from Reynold Keen was read, suggesting that He apprehends that his Estate was discharged by the act of Assembly passed the Twenty-sixth of November, 1778, and praying relief
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from the proceedings of the Commissioners of Forfeited Estates; which being considered,
Resolved, That this Board cannot give the relief requested, the said Act of Assembly, by a special Proviso, having a Regard to his person only.
A Letter from Messrs. David Jameson and Jacob Eichelberger, of York Town, inclosing sundry Affidavits of Mal-practice and Peculation by John McCallister, Issuing Commissary at that place, were read and considered. Whereupon, pursuant to the Resolu- tion of Congress of the Ninth day of February, 1778, this Board doth suspend the said McCallister from Pay and employment untill order shall be taken therein by Congress or his immediate superior oficer. And that the Deputy of the Issuing Commissary be in- formed thereof, that if any such Office is necessary at said Post, He may make an appointment accordingly.
In Council.
PHILADELPHIA, Tuesday, June 22nd, 1779. PRESENT :
His Excellency the President.
Hon'ble Vice President. Colonel Hart, Mr. Urie.
Mr. Mackey, and
A Proclamation of divers Persons to surrender themselves on or before the Fifth day of August next, to abide their Tryal for High Treason, was this day issued.
Pennsylvania, ss:
"A PROCLAMATION.
By his Excellency, JOSEPH REED, Esquire, President: and the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Penn- sylvania :
WHEREAS, the following named Persons, late and heretofore In- habitants of this State, that is to say, John Bartlett, late Clerk in the late Custom House of Philadelphia, and George Knapper, Ba- ker, both now or late of the city of Philadelphia, and Joseph Gres- wold, Distiller, John Clark, late sheriff's Clerk, John Mackinet, Merchant, John Kearsley, Gentleman, son of Doctor John Kears- ley, deceased, John Adams, Silk Weaver, and Thomas Mackiness, Trader, all now or late of the Northern Liberties Township; And
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Peter Arthur, House Carpenter; George Ensor, Cooper ; Dennis Crockson, Lumber Merchant; John Patterson, Joiner ; and Wil- liam Rhodden, Mariner; all now or late of the Borough of South- wark ; And Jacob Falkinstine, Yeoman ; now or late of the Town- ship of Passyunk ; Nathan Roberts, Yeoman ; now or late of the Township of Bristol ; Daniel Jones, Yeoman ; now or late of the Township of Mooreland ; John Robeson, Cordwainer, and Isaac Taylor, Yeoman ; both now or late of the Township of Whitpaine ; Thomas Gordon, Ycoman ; now or late of the Township of Oxford ; Holton Jones, Hatter; now or late of the Township of German- town; and Daniel Williams, Yeoman; now or late of the Town- ship of Horsham ; all now or late of the county of Philadelphia ; And Robert Land; late Justice of the Peace; John Land and Hugh Jones, Yeomen ; all now or late of the Settlement of Cush- ichton ; Isaac Walker, Yeoman ; now or late of the Settlement of Lachawack ; Low Flemmin, Yeoman; now or late of the Town- ship of Mount Bethel; Henry Steninger and George Philip Wert- man, Yeomen; both now or late of the Township of Lynn; all now or late of the County of Northampton; have severally adhered to and knowingly and willingly aided and assisted the Enemies of this State, and of the United States of America, by having Joined their Armies within this State.
And Whereas, The following named Persons, late and hereto- fore Inhabitants of this State, that is to say: Charles Eddy, Iron- monger, and Thomas York, Sail Maker; both now or late of the city of Philadelphia, have severally adhered to and knowingly and willingly Aided and assisted the Enemies of this State, and of the United States of America, by having Joined their Armies at New York, in the State of New York; We the Supreme Executive Council aforesaid, by Virtue of certain powers and authorities to us given by an act of General Assembly, entitled "An Act for the attainder of divers Persons if they Render not themselves by a certain day, and for vesting their Estates in this Commonwealth, & for more effectually discovering the same, and for ascertaining and satisfying the Lawfull debts and claims thereupon," Do hereby strictly charge and require the said John Bartlett, George Knap- per, Joseph Greswold, John Clark, John Mackinett, John Kears- ley, John Adams, Thomas Mackiness, Peter Arthur, George Ensor, Dennis Crockson, John Patterson, William Rhadden, Jacob Falkin- stine, Nathan Roberts, Daniel Jones, John Robeson, Isaac Taylor, Thomas Gordon, Holton Jones, Daniel Williams, Robert Land, John Land, Hugh Jones, Isaac Walker, Low Flemmin, Henry Stenninger, George Philip Wertman, Charles Eddy and Thomas. York, not Rendering himself as aforesaid, and Abiding the Tryal aforesaid, shall from and after the said Fifth day of August next, stand and be attainted of High Treason, to all intents and purposes, and shall suffer such Pains and Penalties, and undergo all such Forfeitures as Persons attainted of High Treason ought to do, and
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