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ince Especially considering the great number of laws that is
like to pass this Sessions of Assembly.
Therefore wee humbly pray your Ex^cy to lett us know if
there be any Absolute necessity of passing the laws Separately
and with the charge of the great Seale to every of them or that
the great Seale Affixing to All of them in one body with the
Royall Assent at the end of each Session may be sufficient as
has been used heretofore the granting whereof (if it may be)
will lessen the charge of this province.
Sent up to his Ex^cy and Councill by M^r Thomas Greenfeild
M^r John Leach M^r Iohn Macall M^r Thomas How Coll Iames
Smallwood and M^r Gerrard Fowlks And the bill confirming
to the Governour the Antient duty of 3^d p tonn
Bill to confirme all proceedings at law &c^a to this time.
Proposed by A member that forasmuch as the Reg^r of the
Commissarys Court and the severall Deputy's are not enjoynd
by any law to performe their dutys in such offices which being
debated
Jts Resolvd that A law be prepar'd to enforce them to their
dutys under A penalty.
And the Comittee of laws are desired to inspect the law for
Admtracon of Justice in probatt of Wills &c^a and report to
the house What Amendments Are necessary
The house Adjourns till to morrow morning 8 A Clock.

P. R. O.
B. T. Md.

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