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Matthew Tilghman, M.r Edmondson, M.r Edge, M.r Earle, and M.r
Bracco.
M.r Reeder, Capt. Fraser, and Col. Fitzhugh, appeared in the
House.
The Proceedings were read.
The Governor communicated to M.r Speaker the following Mes-
sage, viz.
Gentlemen of the Lower House of Assembly,
I herewith lay before you some Papers that I Yesterday received
from the Northward; as they will sufficiently explain to you the
General's Intention, I shall make no Observation thereon; but en-
tertain the most sanguine Hopes that you will not delay to make
such Provision as is requisite for the Services now particularly
recommended to you.
8th March 1756 Hor.o Sharpe.
Which was read, and ordered to lie on the Table.
The House adjourns till the Morrow Morning 9 of the Clock.
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Liber No. 48
March 8
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Tuesday Morning, March 9, 1756.
The House met according to Adjournment, &c.
M.r Reynolds appeared in the House.
On Consideration of his Excellency's Message of the 6th Instant :
Ordered, That Col. Fitzhugh, M.r Sprigg, M.r Baker, M.r Casson,
and M.r Beall, be a Committee to enquire into the Accounts of
Colonel Cresap, referred to by his Excellency's Message, and that
they make Report thereof to the House.
On Motion, That a Bill be brought in, For the Adjournment of
Frederick County Court; Leave is given: Ordered, That the Com-
mittee of Laws do prepare and bring in a Bill accordingly.
M.r Lloyd is added to the Committee appointed to enquire into
Ways and Means for raising Money for his Majesty's Service.
M.r Charles Carroll, a Delegate returned for Anne-Arundel
County, appeared in the House. Ordered, That Major Hall and
M.r Addison do go with him to the Upper House to see him quali-
fied: They return and acquaint M.r Speaker they saw him qualified
in the usual Manner.
The Gentleman took his Seat in the House.
The House adjourns till 2 of the Clock Afternoon.
Post-Meridiem.
The House met according to Adjournment, &c.
M.r B. Mackall, M.r Edge, M.r M. Tilghman, and M.r Earle,
appeared in the House.
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