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counted and burnt bills of credit emitted by the resolutions of the
convention in July one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five,
which have been exchanged by the western shore treasurer of this
state for bills of credit emitted by resolutions of the convention in
December last, to the amount of twenty-three thousand one hun-
dred and twenty-two pounds seventeen shillings and six pence;
and also bills of credit exchanged by the treasurer of the eastern
ihore to the amount of five thousand eight hundred and thirty
pounds fifteen shillings. It appears to your committee, that the
committee of claims in June last burnt the sum of six thousand
seven hundred and [twenty-nine pounds twelve shillings and six
pence exchanged by the treasurer of the western shore, and also
the sum of three thousand six hundred and seventy-seven pounds
exchanged by the treasurer of the eastern shore, and there appears
to be in the hands of the treasurer of the western shore the sum of
one hundred and forty-seven pounds ten shillings, subject to the de-
nands of the holders of the bills of credit emitted in July seven-
teen hundred and seventy-five, and in the hands of the treasurer of
the eastern shore the sum of fifteen thousand four hundred and
ninety-two pounds five shillings, subject to the demands of the hold-
ers of said bills of credit.

" Your committee herewith lay before the convention the jour-
nal of accounts together with the accounts settled with the treasu-
rers of the western and eastern shores respectively.
"All which is humbly submitted to the honorable convention.
"Signed by order of the committee,

NICH. HARWOOD, Cl'k."
The journal of accounts was read and assented to.
Ordered, That the treasurer of the western shore pay the several
claims allowed in the same.

Mr. Grahame informs the convention that his bad state of health
vill not permit him to attend his duty as a member of the council
jf safety, and therefore begs leave to resign, and resigns accord-
ingly. Thereupon the convention proceeded to the choice of ano-
ther in his stead, and Thomas Contee, Esq. was elected.

Resolved, That the declaration of rights and the constitution and
form of government be immediately printed, and that twenty-two
copies be immediately sent to each of the counties by express, three
of which copies for each of the delegates of this convention, two
of the said copies for each of the judges appointed to hold the next
elections, and two of the said copies for each of the persons who
shall be chosen an elector of the senate; and that as soon as con-
veniently may be, the journal of the proceedings of this Conven-