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L. H. J.
Liber No. 48
February 26
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For the Negative,
Hammond, Reynolds, Edge,
Carroll, Smallwood, Paca,
Hall, Stoddert, Tolley,
Gassaway, M. Tilghman, Govane,
Mackall, Edmondson, E. Tilghman. [15]
On Resolution of the aforegoing Question Resolved further that
the Sum of £10000 to be Raised for his Majesty's Service, be pur-
suant to the Plan (as near as Conveniently may be) observed Last
Session.
Ordered That the Committee of Laws do prepare and bring in
a Bill accordingly.
On Motion Resolved That an Enquiry be made, by the Com-
mittee appointed for inspecting into the Proceedings of the Com-
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missioners of the Paper Currency Office, what Ballance is due on
the Funds for replacing the Sums Expended upon the Expeditions
to Cuba, Canada, and Albany also what Ballance remains in the
Office in Bills of Credit unapplied and the Sum of the Interest out-
standing and as near as may be what the several Funds bring in
Yearly for Replacing the said Sums, or the Sum of £6000. Lately
granted for his Majesty's Service.
The House adjourns till 2 of the Clock Afternoon.
Post-Meridiem.
The House met according to Adjournment, &c.
M.r Murdock and M.r Waggaman appeared in the House.
On Motion that a supplementary Bill to the Act ent.d An Act
for amending the Staple of Tobacco for preventing Frauds in his
Majesty's Customs and for the Limitation of Officers Fees be
brought in. Leave is given.
Ordered that the Committee of Laws do prepare and bring in a
Bill accordingly.
On Motion Leave is given to bring in a Bill for the Regulation
of the Rates of Carriage and Horse Hire and the Quartering of
Soldiers in Publick Houses within this Province for his Majesty's
Service
Ordered that the Committee of Laws do prepare and bring in a
Bill accordingly.
His Excellency communicated to M.r Speaker the following Mes-
sage, viz.t
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