1776.] OK THE PROVINCE OF MARYLAND. 149

Agreeable to order the convention resolved itself into a com-
mittee of the whole, to consider of the late intercepted letters to
governor Eden, the proceedings of the continental congress, and
of the council of safety of this province, thereupon; Mr. Plater in
the chair. After some time spent therein, Mr. President resumed
the chair, and Mr. Plater reported, that the committee had accor-
ding to order, taken into their consideration the late intercepted
letters to governor Eden, the proceedings of the continental con-
gress and of the council of safety of this province, thereupon, but
not being able to go through the same, had directed him to move for
leave to sit again.

Resolved, That this convention will on to-morrow resolve itself
into a committee of the whole to consider further of the said let-
ters and proceedings.

On motion, Ordered, That the commanding officer of the troops
at Annapolis, permit the bail of James Conway, a private in cap-
tain Scott's company, to take the said Conway into his possession,
in order to be surrendered in discharge of his said bail.

The committee for that purpose appointed bring in and deliver
to Mr. President, a report on the petition of Basil Brooke, jun.,
which was read and ordered to lie on the table.

Mr. Gilpin from the committee appointed to receive proposals
relative to the establishment of manufactories, brings in and delivers
to Mr. President, a report on the memorial of Alexander M'Fadon
of George-town in Frederick county; also a report from the said
committee relative to a paper manufactory; which were severally
read and ordered to lie-on the table.

Convention adjourns till to-morrow morning, 9 o'clock.

FRIDAY, May 24, 1776.

Convention met. All members present as on yesterday, except
Mr. Rumsey, Mr. Baird, Mr. Handy, and Mr. Stull. The proceed-
ings of yesterday were read.

On hearing Mr. Daniel Hughes, as to the execution of the con-
tract made by Samuel Hughes on the behalf of himself and the
said Daniel Hughes, for the casting and furnishing cannon for the
public, Resolved, That the enquiry be made what is the standard proof
of cannon contracted for on account of the continent, and that the
same proof be had of the cannon to be furnished by the said
Hughes's on their contract.

Resolved, That notwithstanding the said Hughes's have not fur-
nished the public with cannon within the time they contracted to
do the same, that on their pursuing the work with diligence, the