306 Journal and Correspondence.

November

20

Liber C. B.
No. 24
p. 357

That the Commissary of Provisions deliver to Samuel T. Wright
Esq^r three hundred and twelve Bushels and one third of a Bushel of
Wheat at Baltimore Town or the Head of Elk on Account of his
Salary for the year 1782.

By the Honorable the Council of Maryland
A Proclamation

In Pursuance of the Recommendation contained in an Ordinance
of Congress of the 11^th day of October last, we hereby appoint
Thursday the twenty eighth Day of this Month of November to be
observed throughout this State as a Day of Solemn Thanksgiving
and Praise to God for all his Mercies.
Given at Annapolis, the nineteenth Day of November in the Year
of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty two.
Ben j. Stoddert President.
By their Honours Command
T. Johnson J^r Cl.

November
20
Liber No. 78
p. 393

[Council to Honble Intendant]

Doctor Murray tells us you will pay his Order for £250. or a
Part of it, if we will request it. Our giving an Order on the Treasurer
for Specie, is an Evidence that we think it ought to be paid. We
have been induced to make particular Requests under particular
Circumstances, but we think it improper that such Practice should
be continued, unless in Cases where the Public Service absolutely
requires it.
Ben. Stoddert Pres^t.

November

21

Liber C. B.
No. 24
p. 357

Thursday 2 1^st November 1782
Present as on Yesterday.
Gabriel Duvall Esquire elected as a Member of the Council
attended, produced a Certificate of his Qualification and took his Seat.

November

22

Liber C. B.
No. 24
p. 358

Friday 22^d November 1782
Present as on Yesterday.
Jeremiah Townly Chase Esquire a Member of the Council attended
produced a Certificate of his Qualification and took his Seat. —
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to William Steven-
son Esquire twenty four Pounds, five shillings specie agreeable to the
"Act to adjust the Debts due from this State " eight pounds, thirteen
shillings and four pence for the use of Nathanial Barnet, eight pounds
one shilling, and eight pence for the use of James Woodward and
seven pounds, ten shillings for the use of Benjamin Kennard due
them on Accounts passed. —