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come to several resolutions thereon, but not having had time to
come to a conclusion, 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 same.

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

SATURDAY, October 19, 1776.

Convention met. All members present as on yesterday, except
Mr. Parnham. The proceedings of yesterday were read.

On motion of Mr. Johnson, Resolved, That every member who
asks for leave of absence shall give his reasons for asking such
leave, and that they be entered on the journal.

Mr. T. Wright has leave of absence till Wednesday next, on ac-
count of particular private business. Mr. Fischer has leave of ab-
sence for a few days. Mr. Hughs has leave of absence, his private
affairs requiring his attendance at home.

Agreeable to the order of the day the convention resolved itself
into a committee of tho whole, to consider further of the declara-
tion of rights, and form of government for this state; Mr. Worth-
ington in the chair. After some time spent therein Mr. President
resumed the chair, and Mr. Worthington reported, that the com-
mittee had, according to order, taken into their consideration the
declaration of rights, and form of government for this state, and
had come to several resolutions thereon, but not having had time
to come to a conclusion, 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 same.

Mr. S. Wright has leave of absence on account of his bad state
of health. Mr. Mason has leave of absence on account of the
sickness of his family.

Convention adjourns till Monday morning, 9 o'clock.

MONDAY, October 21, 177G.

Convention met. All members present as on Saturday, except
Mr. Fischer, Mr. T. Wright, Mr. S. Wright, Mr. Mason, Mr.
Dickinson, Mr. Hughs, and Mr. Sprigg. The proceedings of Sat-
urday were read. Mr. Dent has leave of absence.

Agreeable to the order of the day the convention resolved itself
into a committee of the whole, to consider further of the declara-
tion of rights, and form of government for this state; Mr. Worth-
ington in the chair. After some time spent therein Mr. President