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Ordered, that Doct^r Iacob Lockerman, M^r Hicks carry the
afores^d act to his Excellency the Gov^r and Councill. They
returne and say they have delivered their message.

By the House of Delegates Nov^r 12^th 1698

In answer to the Message by the hon^ble Thomas Tench Esq.
and Coll^o Iohn Addison, wherein it is recomended to this
house to make Enq^ry concerning a Rumour that is spread
abroad, concerning a Letter said house sent to his Lordship
the Lord Bishop of London.
Ffor as much as it is so long since the same was Writt that
it is impossible to be certainly Remembered whereby to accuse
any pson therewith the house does humbly desire to be ex-
cused from further prosecuting the same.
Signed p order.
C Gregory Clk: house of Delegates.

As to the Bill proposed for Regulateing Marriages and
granting Marriage Lycenses it has been voted out by this
house.
And to the Bill proposed for Promotion of Learning and
advancement of his Maty^! ffree School of Maryland it is
Resolved that it be referred to the Consideration of the next
sessions of Assembly.
Signed p Order. C Gregory clk house of Delegates.

Ordered that Major Iohn Lane, Maj^r Walter Smith M-
Thomas hicks M^r Henry hawkins carry the aforesaid Messages
to his Ex^cy and Councill.
A Bill for assessing the publick levy Read the third time
and passed for Engrossing.

By the house of Delegates Nov^r 12^th 1698.

May it please your Excellency.
Whereas your Ex^cy and Councill have been pleased by sev-
erall Messages to make Reflections upon this house to Recite
the pticulars whereof would be rather cause of aggravation
then palliate Mis^rstanding's and since your Excett who have

L. H. J.

been signally blessed with the favours of our most Dread
Sovereigne in that he hath been graciously pleased to comitt
the Governm^t of Virginia to your care and Conduct, we can-
not but humbly Represent and declare to your Excell^cy that
this province hath been Extreemly obliged to your Ex^cy under

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