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sent a Copy of his Maty^s Lawyers opinion in relation of Attor-
neys for the p^rusall of this house.
Signed p order. W Bladen Clk: house of Del.
Sent p Benj. Hall and Ed: Lloyd.
House adjourned till 7 Clock to Morrow Morning, att the
Speakers chamber.

Friday March 18^th 1697/8.

House mett and called over. Then read over what was
done Yesterday. M^r Ben: Hall and Edward Lloyd say they
delivered theire Message to his Ex^cy and bring a Copy of his
Maty^s Lawyers opinion relating to the Dismissall of M^r lames
Crauford Viz^t

October the 14^th 1697,

May it please your Ex^cy
We have considered the within returne of the Justices of the
Calvert County Court relating to lames Crauford, and we are
of opinion that it is contempt in the Justices in not obeying
your Ex^cy order. We are also of opinion that your Ex^cy may
dismiss or suspend any person from practicing the Law within
this province upon Just and sufficient cause shewn to your

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Ex^cy. The process proper ag^t the said Iustices is a venire
facias unless your Ex^cy will be pleased to call them before
yourselfe and the hon^ble his Maty^s privy Councill.
All which we humbly Submitt to you Ex^cy
George Plater
A True Copy, p W^m Dent
Hen: Denton Clk: Councill. Rob^t Gouldsborrough.

Which being read, ordered, That his Maty^s Lawyers be
again called before the house.
It being Reported from the Comittee appointed to consider
about the Indian affairs. That, 1^st They do unanimously agree
and are of opinion that for creating a right understanding in
the matter concerning the piscattaway Indians It will be abso-
lutely necessary by some means or other to send to the said
Indians and acquaint them if they will returne into this pro-
vince and Settle themselves amongst us as formerly, this
Government (upon the happy news of a peace in Europe) are
willing to pass by and forgive all former Injurieyes by past on
condition they behave themselves friendly and quietly for the

future.

To which proposall the house do concurr.
2. That the Comittee conclude that the most expeditious

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