228 Assembly Proceedings, Oct. 20-Nov. 12, 1698.

L. H. J.

Sherriffs returns do not answer the orders by his Ex^cy to them
given.

What these Orders were we know not, therefore cannot
give any opinion therein.
11. As to that paragraph concerning the Assemblyes
address to his Maj^ty for the remission of forfeited Bonds &c.
Wee find not only forwarded but seconded by his Ex^cy on
our behalfes.
Ordered that the thanks of this house be returned to his
Ex^cy for the same.
12. As to that part relating to Large Tracts of Land &c.
This house does desire his Ex^cy to acquaint his Lordshp: the
Lord Baltemore Agents therewith in order to regulate that ill
convenience.
13. As to an Act of Generall pardon.
This house is not conscious to themselves that this Province
Labours under any Guilt and therefore humbly conceive that
they have no need of such pardon.
14. Paragraph relating to two condemned women, we are
of opinion has no relacon to this house.
15. That part of the Letter concerning M^r W^m Dents peti-
tion for Sol^r Generalls office we humbly conceive only relates
to his Ex^cy
16. As to addresses and associacons. We are of opinion
requires no remark.
17. As to peticons, addresses and Letters having Large
margents. We conceive it necessary that they have Large
margents as required.
This comittee having Inspected another Letter from the
Lords Com^rs for Trade &c dated the 21^st of March 1697/8
relating to privateers &c
Is answered in the 9^th paragraph of the former. This
Comittee haveing likewise Inspected a Letter from the Lords
Com^rs for Trade &c. relateing to agents the same was put to
the vote if this province shall maintaine an agent in England
or not.
And carried by the majority of voices not to maintaine any
agents.

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Likewise this Comittee have Inspected a Letter from M^r
James Keech to his Ex^cy dated the 16^th of October Importing
the purchase of Lands at Coole Springs.
Ordered that this comittee prepare a bill to Enable some fitt
persons to purchase 50 acres of Land for the use of the Coole
Springs and of the ptye or ptyes, owner or owners thereof
shall refuse to such Quantity at reasonable rates to Impower