Assembly Proceedings, Mar. 10, 1697/8-Apr. 4, 1698. 99

Tuesday March the 22^d 1697/8.

House mett, and Called over. Read what was done Yester-
day.
Then Came the Hon^ble Col: Iowles and brought down the
Bills yesterday sent up, with remarques thereon Severall Lre^s
and some proposalls from his Ex^cy the Gov^r in Councill to
this house.

By his Ex^cy the Gov^r and Councill in Assembly
March 22^nd 1697/8.

The Message by M^r Miller and three others of the houses
Members this day sent was rec^d and here read and this
board being willing to answer the house's Request in deferring
the conference ab^t the Indians for a day or two longer, but
withall to Signifye that there are Severall other matters which
will be then also necessary to be considered.
Signed p order. Hen: Denton Clk: Councill.

Whereupon Resolved the thanks of this house be given his
Ex^cy for his kindness in deferring the said Conferrence.
And the following Message is sent &c:

By the House of Delegates March the 22^d 1697/8.

Your Ex^cy'^s pleasure by the hon^ble Col: Henry Iowles Chan-
cellor, for deferring the conference ab^t the Indians for a day
or two longer, we have received, for which especiall favour of
your Ex^cys to this house, we give you our most humble and
hearty thanks.
Signed p order. W Bladen Ck: house Del:

Sent p D^r Lockerman, M^r Whittington, M^r Lloyd, M^r
Campbell, M^r Lane, M^r Beale, who returne and say they have
delivered theire Message.
Message by the hon^ble George Robotham.

By his Ex^cy the Gov^r and Councill in Assembly,
March the 22^d 1697/8.

This Board having appointed Col: George Robotham. Tho:
Tench Esq^r Col. Charles Hutchins and Col: Io: Addison as a
comittee for considering ab^t the drawing up a bill for the better
regulating of the Militia within this province, do desire the

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Journal.

house would appoint some of theire members to Joine with
them therein.
Signed p order. Hen: Denton Clk Councill.

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