106 Assembly Proceedings, October 3-November 2, 1728.

U. H. J.

of profess'd sincerity so I hope you will exert that particular Char-
acteristick of English men called good nature and not be mistrust-
ful of me because I am your Governor (as some persons void of all
principles of Honour would without Doors Suggest) but rather be-
lieve that (as I have the Honour to descend from those who were
the nursing Fathers of this Colony when I may say it was yet at
the Breast) their Affection for this province with their Blood de-
scending is equally infused in me and that I want nothing so much
to aliken myself yet more to them but such a Confidence from you
as they from your Ancestors Enjoyed be then assured that as far as
the engaged duty of my Station will admit I will readily Cooperate
with you in anything you desire & I hope you will never press me
to anything that a negative must attend since I cannot deny you
without the most sensible Regret
My frequent Indispositions threaten me with a Short Continu-
ance amongst you wheresoever I may be (if on Earth) every faculty
of my mind & Body will ever be devoted to the Service of the Prov-
ince of Maryland.

p. 342

After which his Lordships Dissent to the said Act for ascertain-
ing the Oath of Judge or Justice was read
And then the Speaker and the whole House withdrew
Adjourn'd till to morrow Morning nine of the Clock

October 5

Saturday morning October the 5^th 1728
This House met again according to adjournment.

Present.

The
honble

Col^o William Holland
John Hall Esq^r
Col^o Richard Tilghman
Col^o M. Tilghman Ward

John Rousby Esq^r
Benj^a Tasker Esq^r
Philip Lee Esq^r
Nicholas Lowe Esq^r

Members
of the
Upper
House