412 Assembly Proceedings, April 13-May 6, 1761.

U. H. J.
Liber No. 35
April 23

your Majesty that melancholy Event, But, We should not approve
Ourselves in any Respect worthy of the Indulgm^t Protection of
Providence, did We not derive & most thankfully acknowledge the
Strongest Consolation from a Contemplation on the Eminent and
Royal Virtues which constitute and embellish the Character of a
good King, and give the best Assurance of a Continuance under
your Majestys Reign of the Invaluable Blessings We have so long
enjoyed during that of your Illustrious Grandfather with this
Assurance We join in the general Joy which hath been diffused
through all the Extensive Dominions of Great Britain and with
the greatest Humility and purest Sincerity of Heart & Beg leave
to congratulate your Majesty upon your Accession to the Throne
of your Ancestors

p. 471

May Your Majesty be rendered happy by the Prosperity of a free
People flourishing under the benign Influence of your Auspicious
Government by a grateful and adequate Retribution of their Zealous
affection, and firm attachment to your Sacred Person, and by Every
Solace of Human Nature and We most fervently pray that your
Majestys Reign may be distinguished as well by its Lenght as its
Felicity
Adjourned till 3 of the Clock in the Afternoon

Eodem Die post Meridiem
This house met again according to Adjournment
Present as in the Morning & Sam:^l Chamberlain Esq^r
Adjourned till to Morrow Morning ten of the Clock

April 24

Friday Morning 24^th April 1761
This house met again according to Adjournment

Present as Yesterday
Adjourned till 3 of the Clock in the Afternoon

Eodem Die post Meridiem
This house met again according to Adjournment

Present as in the Morning

The honble Benedict Calvert Esq^r brings in the following Report
Maryland ss

At a Committee of both Houses of Assembly appointed to inspect
the Office and Proceedings of the Com" for emitting Bills of Credit
established by Act of Assembly
23 April 1761