1775. ] OF THE PROVINCE OF MARYLAND. 43

POST MEREDIEM.

Convention met.

The convention took into their consideration the proceedings of
the committee of Talbot county, on the case of Mr. Francis Ba-
ker, who had been guilty of a breach of the continental associa-
tion, and who had been since elected a member for Talbot coun-
ty. The said Francis Baker appeared, acknowledged his offence,
and expressed great contrition and sorrow for the same, and pray-
ed a remission of the penalty annexed by the congress to his crime,
that he might not be declared an enemy to America, but be permit-
ted to enjoy the rights of a member of this community, on such
terms and conditions as this convention may think proper to im-
pose; and promised a strict compliance with all continental and
provincial resolutions: whereupon it is Resolved, That the seat of
the said Francis Baker be vacated, and that the electors of Talbot
county elect another person as a member and committee man for
that county, in the room and place of the said Francis Baker, the
committee giving ten days notice of the election, excluding the
days of notice and election, and any three of their members to be
judges thereof: That the said Baker not offering himself for any
office of trust, his offence be not published, nor any further pro-
ceedings had against him.

Ordered, That the clerk make out and transmit a copy of the
above resolve to the committee of observation for Talbot county.

On motion, Resolved, That this convention will, on Thursday
next, take into consideration the state of the province.

The proceedings of the eastern shore branch of the council of
safety, relating to Mr. Isaac Atkinson, were read the first time, and
ordered to lie on the table.

Convention adjourned till to-morrow morning half after nine
o'clock.

TUESDAY, December 12, 1775.

Convention met. All members present as on yesterday. The
proceedings of yesterday were read. Mr. Contee, Mr. James Tilgh-
man, Mr. Mackall, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Gilpin, appeared in the
house.

On motion, Resolved, That the committee of observation for
Talbot county, be requested immediately to send Isaac Atkinson,
under a guard of four of the militia of that county, to this con-
vention; and that the sheriff of Talbot county deliver the said At-
kinson to such guard.