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An order was drawn on the Treasurer in favour of John Nich- olson, Esquire, Comptroller General, for the sum of five hundred pounds, State money of the seventh of April, 1781, for paying one- third of depreciation certificates to officers and soldiers of the Penn-
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sylvania line, agreeable to act of General Assembly of the thir- teenth day of April last, for which sum of five hundred pounds the said Comptroller is to account.
A petition from Joseph Jeanes, praying permission to go to New York, and from thence to Nova Scotia, was read, and rejected.
A petition from Hanse Baker, praying a pass to New York, from thence to Nova Scotia, was read ; and thereupon,
Ordered, That a pass be granted to Hance Baker to go to New York, on condition that he give security in the sum of five hun- dred pounds not to return again during the continuance of the present war.
The Council met.
PHILADELPHIA, Thursday, February 6th, 1783. PRESENT :
The Honorable JAMES EWING, Esquire, Vice President.
James Irvine, John Piper,
James Cunningham, John M'Dowell,
John Van Campen, Sebastian Levan,
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A petition from Samuel Castner, convicted of a misdemeanor in the county of Philadelphia, praying Council to take his case into consideration, and grant him some relief, was read ; and there- upon,
Ordered, That two-thirds of the fine due to the State be remit- ted, in consideration of his poverty and a numerous family.
The Council met.
PHILADELPHIA, Friday, February 7th, 1783.
PRESENT :
Hon'ble the Vice President.
Hon'ble James Irvine, James Cunningham, - Esquires.
John M'Dowell, John Piper,
Sebastian Levan, James Potter,
The following orders were drawn on the Treasurer, vizt :
In favour of the Honorable James Ewing, Esquire, for the sum of one hundred and twenty-five pounds specie, being one quarter's salary due to him as Vice President and ending this day.
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In favour of the Honourable John M'Dowell, Esquire, for twenty- five pounds specie, to he paid to the Reverend James Finley, for bearing bis expences to the western frontiers, on publick business, and returning, agrecable to resolution of General Assembly of the nineteenth of November last, for which Mr. Finley is to account.
A petition from Israel Myers, praying a pass to New York for himself and family and to return again, was read and rejected.
On application,
An order was drawn on the Treasurer in favour of the Honoura- ble James Irvine, for five hundred and fifty pounds specie, in part of his account for his pay and rations as Brigadier General of Militia, for his services, and during his captivity, from August 1777 'till September, 1781, to be paid out of the money arising from militia . fines in this State. Vide pa-of the minutes of Council.
Ordered, That a pass be granted to Benjamin Knouse to go to New York, by the way of Dobbs' ferry, and to return again.
The Council resumed the consideration of the petition of Arthur Helme, praying a restoration of certain merchandize forfeited to the use of the State ; and also took into consideration a report from the Judges of the Supreme Court in the said case ; and there- upon,
Ordered, That the petition of the said Arthur Helme be unani- mously rejected.
The Council met.
PHILADELPHIA, Saturday, February 8th, 1783.
PRESENT : His Excellency JOHN DICKINSON, Esquire, President. The Honourable JAMES EWING, Esquire, Vice President.
James Irvine, John Piper,
John M'Dowell, James Potter .. James Cunningham, $ Esquires.
A letter from Thomas Forrest, requesting a re-hearing of a cer- tain claim to city lots. On consideration,
Ordered, That Thursday, the thirteenth instant, at eleven o'clock, be appointed for a further hearing the claim of Thomas Forrest ; that the Honorable George Bryan, Esquire, and the Attorney Gen- · eral have notice thereof; and that they be requested to attend in the Council Chamber.
Mr. Delaney, Mr. Meredith and Mr. Hill, a committee of the General Assembly, attended in Council in conference on the sub- ject of the necessity of a supply of money for compleating the
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Pennsylvania line, so as to form three regiments before the first day of March, the fund appropriated for that purpose, altho' good, not being likely to be productive in so short a time.
The reports of the Comptroller General on the following accounts were read, vizt :
The account of Major William Alexander, for recruiting.
of David Rittenhouse and Samuel Preston Moore, Trustees of the Loan Office.
And on consideration, the same were approved.
A petition from Jacob Bowman, setting forth that he is likely to be sued by the Attorney General for fifty pounds specie, due on bond, to the estate of Christopher Saur, an attainted traytor, which, is now forfeited to the use of the Commonwealth, and praying that the same may be suspended. On consideration,
Ordered, That the said petition be referred to the Attorney Gen- eral, and he be requested to inform Council whether he has any weighty objections against suspending the suit therein mentioned.
The petition of Rachel Hamer, wife of John Hamer, praying remission of a certain fine, &ca., was read ; and thereupon,
Ordered, That the fine adjudged to the State and corporal pun- ishment, be remitted.
The petition of George Davis, convicted of larceny in the county of Philadelphia, in October last, was read ; and thereupon,
Ordered, That the fine adjudged to be paid to the use of the State be remitted.
A petition from Margaret Iseet, convicted of larceny at Carlisle, in the county of Cumberland, was read, praying remission of her fine and corporal punishment. On consideration,
Ordered, That the fine adjudged to be paid to the use of the State and her corporal punishment, be remitted.
The Council met.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, Februay 10th, 1783. PRESENT :
His Excellency JOHN DICKINSON, Esquire, President. The Honorable JAMES EWING, Esquire, Vice President.
James Irvine, John M'Dowell, r
James Cunningham, John Piper, Esquires.
John Van Campen, Dorset Pentecost,
The reports of the Comptroller General on the following accounts, were read, vizt :
The account of James Johnston, Esquire, late Sheriff of the county of Cumberland.
Of John Van Campen, Esquire.
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Of Doctor Francis Smith, for medicine furnished to Captain Philip Schrawder's company of Rangers.
On consideration,
The said reports were approved.
A letter from his Excellency General Washington, of the fourth instant, respecting the enemy's having put a stop to the incursions of the savages, was read ; and
Ordered, That it be laid before the General Assembly.
A letter from his Excellency Elias Boudinott, Esq'r, President of Congress, of the eighth of February instant, informing Council of the ratification of the treaty between their High Mightinesses, the States General of the United Netherlands and the United States of North America by Congress, and inclosing ten copies of the same, was read ; and
Ordered, That it be laid before the General Assembly, with the papers inclosed.
A petition from James Boyd, Esquire, setting forth that an ac- tion of damages hath been brought in the county of Northampton, against him, for a horse taken from the enemy in the year 1777, which horse he understood, at the time, to be lawful prize, and praying some relief, was read and rejected, as improper for the Board to determine upon.
A petition from Martin Urner, convicted of misdemeanors upon three indictments, in aiding British prisoners to escape, in the coun- ty of Chester, praying Council to take bis case into consideration, and grant him some relief, was read, together with the record of his conviction, and a recommendation in his behalf. On considera- tion,
Ordered, That the said petition be rejected unanimously.
A petition from Susanna Longacre, convicted of the like offence in the said county, was read, together with a record of her convic- tion and recommendation as aforesaid. On consideration,
Ordered, That two-thirds of the fines due to the State from the said Susanna Longacre, be remitted.
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The Council met.
PHILADELPHIA, Tuesday, February 11th, 1783.
.PRESENT :
His Excellency JOHN DICKINSON, Esquire, President.
The Honorable JAMES EWING, Esquire, Vice President.
The Hon'ble James Irvine, " Sebastian Levan, 7
John McDowell, John Piper,
John Van Campen,
Dorset Pentecost, Esquires. James Potter,
A letter from Captain Thomas Robinson, of the Northumberland county company of Rangers, of the twentieth of January last, was read ; and thereupon,
Ordered, That two months' pay be advanced to the wife of - Carothers, a soldier belonging to Captain Robinson, and now a prisoner with the enemy, and that the remainder of thirty-two pounds ten shillings, in the hands of William Montgomery, be paid to Captain Robinson, for which he is to account.
A memorial from Colonel William Coates and Colonel Robert Lollar, of the county of Philadelphia, respecting the payment of the seven months' men in State money, was read; and thereupon,
Ordered, That the said memorial be laid before the General As- sembly.
A petition from Griffith Levering, praying a pass to go to Bos- ton, in the State of Massachusetts, and to return again, was read ; and thereupon,
Ordered, That the same be granted.
A report from the Comptroller General, on the account of Mr. William Attmore, for ground rent, was read and approved ; and thereupon,
An order was drawn on the Treasurer in favour of Mr. William Attmore, for one hundred and fifteen pounds ten shillings specie, in full of his account for rent due to him for the lot of ground whereon is situate the State Mansion House, 'till the first day of December, 1782.
A memorial from Richard Wells, in behalf of himself and others, heirs of Richard Hill, deceased, praying Council to revive the busi- ness of their claims to sundry city lots, as the season is approach- ing for improving the 'same, was read ; and thereupon,
Ordered, That Thursday next, at twelve o'clock, be appointed for a further consideration of the said claims, and that the memo- rialists be notified thereof.
A letter from Colonel Richard Butler, of the ninth instant, in- closing a list of deserters from the detachment commanded by him, was read; and thereupon,
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Ordered, That the said list be transmitted to Colonel Richard Butler, and that he be requested to advertize a reward of three dollars for apprehending each of them.
A letter from Major General Sinclair, of the tenth instant, in- closing an arrangement of the Light Dragoons, and a return from Colonel Moylan, was read.
The record of conviction of and sentence of death upon Kemble Stackhouse, Lot Subzey, Luz Subzey, John Dorsct, and Samuel John Freeman, alias Samuel Nurich, was read.
The following petitions were also read, to wit :
Letter from Michael Hillegas, of the tenth of January.
do. do. do. do do. do. Samuel Hillegas, of the eleventh do. do. do. do. do. do. do
Petition of Mary Stackhouse in behalf of her son. Certificate of do. do. do. do. Answer by the Judges to the queries proposed by the Council. Memorial of Daniel Broadhead, Junior.
And their cases respectively being considered, it was
Ordered, That execution be done on the said Kemble Stack- house, Lot Subzey, Luz Subzey, John Dorset, and Samuel John Freeman, alias Samuel Nurich, on Saturday next, the fifteenth in- stant, between the hours of ten of the clock in the forenoon, and two of the clock in the afternoon of the same day, at the usual place of execution.
The Council met.
PHILADELPHIA, Wednesday, February 12th, 1783.
PRESENT :
His Excellency JOHN DICKINSON, Esquire, President.
The Honorable JAMES EWING, Esquire, Vice President.
James Irvine, John Piper,
John McDowell, James Potter, Esquires.
John Van Campen, Dorset Pentecost, L On application,
An order was drawn on the Treasurer in favor of Jobn Nichol- son, Esquire, Comptroller General, for five hundred pounds, State money of the seventh day of April, 1781, for paying one-third of depreciation certificates to officers and soldiers of the Pennsylvania
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line, agreeable to act of General Assembly passed the thirteenth of April, 1782, for which the said Comptroller is to account.
A petition from Josiah Wood, for a pass to New York, was read and rejected.
The Council met.
PHILADELPHIA, Thursday, February 13th, 1783.
PRESENT : His Excellency JOHN DICKINSON, Esquire, President.
The Honorable JAMES EWING, Esquire, Vice President.
Honorable James Irvine, James Potter, '
John M'Dowell, John Van Campen,
Dorset Pentecost,
John Piper,
James Cunningham,¡ Esquires.
Thomas Forrest attended, according to order of the day, and the Council proceeded to hear the claims, and having spent some time therein, adjourned the further hearing'till to-morrow .!
A deed was examined and signed by his Excellency the Presi -. dent, to Major General Arthur Sinclair, conveying a lot of ground, containing in front sixty feet, and in depth three hundred feet, situate in Pottstown, in the township of Douglass and county of Philadelphia : Seized and sold agreeable to law, as the forfeited estate of John Potts, an attainted traytor, for the sum of six thou- sand seven hundred pounds, Continental money, which sum the said Arthur Sinclair hath paid to the Agents of Forfeited Estates in the said county. Deed dated twenty-first day of December, 1782.
A deed was examined and signed by his Excellency the Presi- dent, to William Turnbull, conveying lots No. 24 and 25, on the State Island, the former containing seven acres and seventy-eight perches, and the latter six acres and one hundred perches, sold agreeably to law, for the sum of eight hundred pounds and two shillings, of the bills of credit of the twenty-ninth of April, 1780. Deed dated the twenty-first day of December, 1782.
The following decds were examined and signed by his Excellency the President, for divers lots of ground 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, which lots are
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marked and numbered in the general plan of city lots remaining in the Surveyor General's office, two wit :
To John Dunlap, for lots numbered from 1463 to 1467, in-)
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clusive. Considera- tion £164. from 1447 to 1452, in- clusive. Considera- tion £192. from 1574 to 1575
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James Gallagher,
William Semple,
Consideration £246. do. from 913 to 919, inclu- sive. Consideration £116. from 220 to 226, inclu- sive. Consideration £525. Deed dated 21st of December, 1782 ._
Andrew Epple, do. marked Tand U. Con-" sideration £375.
John Hood, for lot No. 910. Consideration £15.
Thoman Rice, do. from 911 to 912. ' Consideration £33.
Joseph Ogden, do 1772 & 1773, do. £320.
Charles Miller, do. from 1220 to 1225, inc., do. £183.
All which sums the persons above mentioned have paid to the Treasurer of the State, as appears by his receipts.
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The Council met.
PHILADELPHIA, Friday, February 14th, 1783.
PRESENT : His Excellency JOHN DICKINSON, Esquire, President.
Honorable JAMES EWING, Esquire, Vice President.
Honorable James Irvine, John Piper, r Esquires.
John McDowell,
Dorsey Pentecost,
John Van Campen,
The Council took into consideration the case of John Dorset, now confined in the old gaol, under sentence for burglary ; and thereupon,
8th Feb- 31st Janua- Deeds dated 31st January, 1783. 'ry, 1783. ry, 1783,
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Ordered, That a reprieve be granted to the said John Dorset, for the space of thirty days from the date hereof, any warrant of exe- cution to the contrary notwithstanding.
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The Council proceeded to hear the claim of Thomas Forrest, and having some time therein, it appears, that on behalf of himself and others, heirs of John Whitpaine, formerly of the city of Philadel- phia, he claims one-third part of the city lotts appurtenant to the following original purchases, vizt :
Fifteen hundred acres, granted to Samuel Fox, 25th of January, 1681, and by him conveyed to Richard Whitpaine, 9th of January, 1685.
One thousand acres, granted to James Claypoole, 30th of April, 1783, and by him conveyed to John Marsh, and by John Marsh to Richard Whitpaine.
One thousand acres, part of six thousand acres granted to Charles Marshall and company, and by him conveyed to Richard Whit- paine, the 2nd of the 6th month, 1683.
One thousand acres, granted to Charles Marshall, and by him conveyed to Mary Davis, 29th of January, 1682, and by Mary Davis to Richard Whitpaine, 25th of August, 1684.
Ordered, That the Surveyor General and Secretary of the Land Office, do report, as soon as may be, whether the said rights have been satisfied, and if they have not, to report such facts as appear relative to the said claim.
The Council met.
PHILADELPHIA, Saturday, February 15th, 1783. PRESENT : His Excellency JOHN DICKINSON, Esquire, President.
The Honorable JAMES EWING, Esquire, Vice President.
The Honorable James Irvine, John McDowell, 1 John Van Campen, John Piper, Esquires. James Cunningham, Dorsey Pentecost,
'The report of the Comptroller on the account of John Cannon, Contractor for provisions in Washington county, was read and ap- proved.
On consideration,
Ordered, That passes to Isaac Moses, Merchant, and Christiana M'Nair, to go to New York by the way of Dobbs' Ferry, and to return again.
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On application,
An order was drawn on the Treasurer in favour of Captain Joseph Stiles, Commissary of Military Stores, for twenty-five pounds specie, for paying the workmen employed by him in re- pairing arms for the use of the State, for which he is to account.
On application,
An order was drawn on the Treasurer in favour of Colonel John Cannon, for ninety-five pounds six shillings, ballance of his account for rations furnished to the militia and rangers in Washington county, from February 1782, till February 1783.
A petition from Margaret Hartsbock, praying a hearing before the Council respecting one hundred and fifty pounds, due from her to the estate of Christopher Saur, now forfeited to the use of the Commonwealth, was read; and thereupon,
Ordered, That the said petition be sent to the Agents of For- feited Estates in the county of Philadelphia, and that they be di- rected to report on the case.
The Council took into consideration the case of Luz Subzey, now confined in the old gaol, under sentence of death, for burglary ; and thereupon,
Ordered, That a reprieve be granted to the said Luz Subzey for the space of thirty days from the date hereof, any warrant of exe- cution to the contrary notwithstanding.
A letter from John Hannum of the fourteenth instant, respecting Hogg Island, was read, and
Ordered, To lie on the table.
The Council met.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, February 17th, 1783.
PRESENT :
His Excellency JOHN DICKINSON, Esquire, President.
The Honourable JAMES EWING, Esquire, Vice President.
The Hon'ble James Irvine, John Piper,
John McDowell, James Potter,
John Van Campen, Dorsey Pentecost, Esquires. James Cunningham,
A letter from Andrew Lyttle of the seventeenth instant, and sundry papers inclosed, were received and read ; and on considera- tion,
Ordered, That Lieutenant Andrew Lyttle's accounts be referred to the Comptroller General, and that he be recommended to adjust the same, allowing Lieutenant Lyttle fifty dollars per month, de-
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ducting his pay as Lieutenant, but the charge to the Serjeants is not approved.
A letter from George Woods, Esquire, of this day, was read, re- questing that a petition, and sundry depositions accompanying the same, respecting the conduct of Charles Cessna, Esquire, late Com- missioner of Purchases for Bedford county, laid before Council in June, 1782, may be transmitted to the Speaker of the Honorable House of Assembly ; thereupon,
Ordered, That Colonel Woods be informed that the petition and depositions aforesaid shall be delivered to the House, if requested so to be.
Ordered, That a pass be granted to James A. Stewart to go to New York, by the way of Dobbs' ferry, and to return again.
The Council met.
PHILADELPHIA, Tuesday, February 18th, 1783.
PRESENT :
His Excellency JOHN DICKINSON, President.
The Honourable JAMES EWING, Esquire, Vice President.
Honourable James Irvine, John Piper,
John McDowell, James l'otter, Esquires.
John Van Campen, Dorsey Pentecost,
Mr. J. Montgomery, Mr. Steinmetz, Mr. W. Montgomery, Mr. G. Gray, Mr. Delany, a committee of the General Assembly, at- tended in Council and requested a conference with Council respect- ing the seizure of certain British goods and merchandize, and a condemnation of the same, in the county of Chester, and a confer- ence was had accordingly.
Mr. J. Montgomery, Mr. Hill, Mr. Rush, Mr. S. C. Morris, and Mr. Atlee, a committee of the General Assembly, attended, and requested a further conference with Council on the subject of the lands at Wyoming, settled by people from Connecticut ; and after some time spent thoreon, it was agreed to nominate å committee on the part of Council, and a committee on the part of the com- mittee attending, to amend the report agreed upon at the former conference, and report; and thereupon, the Honorable the Vice President and General Irvine were nominated on the part of the Council, and Mr. Hill and Mr, Montgomery on the part of the committee.
Samuel Preston Moore and Richard Wells attending, the Coun- cil, according to the order of the day, proceeded to hear their claims to city lots, &ca , and some time being spent thereon, the Council adjourned the hearing thereupon.
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The report of the Comptroller General on the account of John and Richard Flower, for rent of a house in Marcus Hook, while oc- cupied by Colonel 'Miles' regiment, in the year 1776, was read and approved.
A letter from Reverend Peter Miller, of Lancaster county, re- specting the case of Henry Martin and Christian Weaver, convicted of misdemeanors in the said county, was read; and
Ordered, To lie on the table.
The Council met.
PHILADELPHIA, Wednesday, February 19th, 1783. PRESENT : His Excellency JOHN DICKINSON, Esquire, President.
The Honorable JAMES EWING, Esquire, Vice President.
Honorable James Irvine, Dorsey Pentecost, James Cunningham,
John McDowell, John Van Campen, James Potter, Esquires. John Piper,
An account of John Patterson, for his services in issuing arms, ammunition, and provisions to the militia on the frontiers of North- ampton county, was laid before the Board, and read, together with Colonel Robert Lever's certificate thereon.
Ordered, That it be recommended to the Comptroller General to allow John Patterson one dollar per day, and that the account, in other respects, be settled according to the Comptroller's office.
The Comptroller General's report on the account of Lieutenant Andrew Lyttle, for issuing refreshments to the Pennsylvania line, in the year 1780, was read and approved.
A letter from Alexander McClean, Esquire, inclosing a report of · the proceedings of himself and the Commissioners on the part of the State of Virginia, appointed to run the line between this State and the State of Virginia, was read, and
Ordered, To lie on the table.
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The Council met.
Thursday, February the 20th, 1783.
PRESENT :
His Excellency JOHN DICKINSON, Esquire, President.
Honorable JAMES EWING, Esquire, Vice President.
Honourable James Irvine, Dorsey Pentecost, r Esquires.
John McDowell, John Piper,
John Van Campen, James Cunningham,
A petition from Joseph Roberts, convicted of a misdemeanor in the county of Philadelphia, praying remission of his fine, was read, and the same was dismissed.
The report of the Comptroller General on the account of Lieuten- ant Andrew Lyttle, of stores received and delivered to the Penn- sylvania line in the year 1780, was read and approved.
Ordered, That a pass be granted to Jonas Philips to go to New York, by the way of Dobbs' Ferry, and to return again.
Ordered, That a pass be granted to James Collins to go to New York, by the way of Dobbs' Ferry, and to return again.
Ordered, That a pass be granted to Hannah Levy to go to New York by the way of Dobbs' Ferry, and not to return again during the continuance of the present war.
On application,
An order was drawn on the Treasurer in favour of Lieutenant Andrew Lyttle, for eighty-nine pounds one shilling and two pence, ballance of his account for his services in issuing stores to the Pennsylvania line, in the year 1780.
A petition from Joseph Tyson, convicted of misdemeanor upon three indictments in the county of Philadelphia, was read, praying remission of his fines : The record of his conviction, and a re- commendation from the Honorable the Chief Justice, in his be- half, were also read. On consideration,
Ordered, That two-thirds of the fines adjudged to be paid to the use of the State by the said Joseph Tyson be remitted.
A petition from Edmund Dyer, convicted of a misdemeanor in the county of Lancaster, praying remission of his fine, was read; and thereupon,
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