242 Assembly Proceedings, Sept. 28-Dec. 16, 1757.

L.H.J.
Liber No. 49
Oct. 20

Mr. Gassaway hath Leave to go home.

Mr. Lloyd brings in and delivers to Mr. Speaker, the following
Report, viz.^t
By the Committee appointed to Estimate the Expence of Quartering
1000 of his Majesty's Regular Forces for 4 Months.
The following Calculation is submitted to the Honourable House,
1000 Blankets at 12/6........................... £. 525 0 0
4000 Yards Osnabrigs at 1/6 for 500 Beds, ......... 300 0 0
100 Loads Straw at 5/0 ......................... 25 0 0
960 Ibs. Candles at i/o........................... 48 0 0
250 Ibs. Pepper ................................ 50 0 0
3840 Gallons Vinegar at i/o...................... 192 0 0
120 Bushels Salt at 5/0.......................... 30 0 0
30060 Gallons Beer at 4 d......................... 500 0 0
1200 Cord Wood at 10/0......................... 600 0 0
100 Pots at 10/0................................ 50 0 0
100 Frying Pans at 5/0.......................... 25 0 0
House-Rent .................................. 400 0 0

£. 2745 0 0
Signed p Order, B. Nicholson, Clerk.

Which Report was Read, and the House concurs therewith.
Col. Robert Jenkins Henry, from the Upper House, delivers to
Mr. Speaker, the Petition of William Holmes, of Baltimore County ;
and the Petition of the Rector, Vestrymen, Church- Wardens, and
Inhabitants, of St. George's Parish in Baltimore County; severally

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Indorsed, By the Upper House of Assembly, Referred to the Con-
sideration of the Lower House of Assembly.
The House adjourns until the Morrow Morning at 9 of the Clock.

Oct. 21

Friday, 21^st October, 1757.

The House met according to Adjournment: The Members were
called, and all appeared as Yesterday, except Mr. Baker and Mr.
Gassaway. The Proceedings were Read.
Mr. Ward and Mr. Rasin appeared in the House.
Mayor Hyland, Major Handy, Mr. Benjamin Mackall, and Mr.
Govane, have Leave to go home.
His Excellency the Governor communicated to Mr. Speaker, the
following Message, viz.^t
Gentlemen of the Lower House of Assembly,
I know not how great your Surprize may be at my recommending
it to the Agents to send a fresh Supply of Provisions to the Troops