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Contee's Will and several Depositions relating thereto
with William Bennett's Petition for Allowance as one of the
Guards sent up to his Excellency and Council by Mr Salter,
Mr Hemsley, Mr Mariartee, and Mr Robins. They return
and say they delivered the same. The House adjourns till
to Morrow Morning ten O'Clock.
Tuesday December 7th 1708
The House met according to Adjournment; and being
called over were present as yesterday. Then read what was
done yesterday.
The Ordinance for appointing Evan Jones to look after the
publick Buildings Read and Resolved That the Committee of
Accounts allow him ten Pounds for the last Years Salary ac-
cording to the Agreement and that he continue no longer in
that Station.
The Message from the Council yesterday by Samuel Young
Esqr relating to the short Entry of 35 Negroes in the Dolphin
Roger Carnaby Commander Anno 1704 Read and debated
and the following Message ordered to be prepared
By the House of Delegates December 7th 1708
In answer to the Message by Samuel Young Esqr relating
to the short Entry of 35 Negroes in Carnaby Anno 1704 this
House are of Opinion that her Majesty's Attorney General
bring an Action against the said Carnaby and his Security on
his Bond for not making a due Entry: And if no such Bond,
the Naval Officer ought to be accountable.
Signed p Order Richd Dallam Cl. Ho. Del.
Sent up by Mr Wilkinson and Mr Bradford to the Council
They return and say they delivered the same.
The Honourable Colo
William Holland and Philip Lynes
Esqr from the Council enter the House and deliver Mr Speaker
the three following Bills Viz.
Bill enabling Trustees to sell Land for the Benefit of Joseph
& Benj" Harris
Bill for Naturalization of Benjamin Duffour, Justis Engle-
hard Kitchen and James Roberts.
Bill for confirming and making valid the last Will and Tes-
tament of Colo
John Contee deceased.
All severally indorsed to be read in the Council & wod pass.
The Honble Samuel Young Esqr from the Council enters
the House and delivers Mr Speaker William Bennett's Petition
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