174 Journal of the State Council, 1784-1789.

5. Attestation of Matthew Ridleys Agreement before the
Notary Augt. 1st. 1782.

6. Mr. Ridleys Contract with Messrs. Vanstaphorsts.

7. Messrs. Vanstaphorst to the Governor 4 April 1783.

8. Petition of Vanstaphorsts to the Burgamasters.

9. Translation of a Letter from the Minister of the United
Netherlands 31 March 1785.

10. Translation of a Letter from the Minister of the United
Netherlands to the Intend't. 22 Aug't. 1785.

11. Letter Messrs. Vanstaphorsts to M. Ridley 17 April 1784.

12. Letter from M. Ridley to Messrs. Vanstaphorst 7th. April
1784.

13. Letter from Mr. Ridley to Messrs. Vanstaphorst Oct'r. 9,
1783.

14. Letter Vanstaphorst to Governor Paca 3 July 1783.

15. Letters from Messrs. Vanstaphorst to Mr. Ridley Oct'r. 6,

1783.

16. Letter from Messrs. Vanstaphorst to Mr. Ridley Sept'r. 18,

1783.

17. Letter from Messrs. Vanstaphorst 25 Aug't. 1783.

18. Letter from M. Ridley to Vanstaphorst Aug't. 31st. 1783.

19. Agreement between Matthew Ridley and Messrs. Vansta-
phorst.

20. Copy of the Law empowering the Governor and Council
to appoint Arbitrators.

21. Resolution of the General Assembly appointing an Agent.
The Council adjourned 'till Friday the 23 instant 11 o'clock.

[p 211] Friday 23d. February 1787

The Council met.

Present as on Wednesday.

Commission issued to Moses Walker Nisbett appointed Inspector
at Vienna Warehouse in Dorchester County in the room of Levin
Bestpitch deceased.

Ordered that the Western Shore Treasurer pay to Jub Fowler
three pounds Current Money for making fires and sweeping the public
Offices as per Account passed by the Auditor General.

The Council adjourned 'till tomorrow morning 11 o'clock.

Saturday 24th. February 1787

The Council met.
Present

The Hon'ble. Jeremiah T. Chase

John Kilty

John Davidson Esquires.