Agreeable to the order of the day, the convention resolved itself into a committee of the whole, to consider
further of the declaration of rights, and form of government for this state; Mr. T. Wright in the
chair.  After some time spent therein, Mr. President resumed the chair, and Mr. Wright reported, that
the committee 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.
                                               Convention adjourns till to-morrow morning 9 o'clock.

                                                              F  R  I  D  A  Y,    October 25, 1776.

    CONVENTION met.  All members present as on yesterday.  The proceedings of yesterday were
read.  Mr. Marbury and Mr. Shriver have leave of absence on account of particular private business.
    Agreeable to the order of the day, the convention resolved itself into a committee of the whole, to consider
further of the declaration of rights, and form of government for this state; Mr. T. Wright in the
chair.  After some time spent therein, Mr. President resumed the chair, and Mr. Wright reported, that
the committee 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. Carroll has leave of absence till Wednesday next on account of the indisposition of his family.  Mr.
T. Smyth has leave of absence for a few days on account of a particular private business.
                                              Convention adjourns till to-morrow morning 9 o'clock.

                                                          S  A  T  U  R  D  A  Y,    October 26, 1776.

    CONVENTION met.  All members present as on yesterday, except Mr. Marbury, Mr. Carroll,
Mr. Shriver, and Mr. T. Smyth.  The proceedings of yesterday were read.  Mr. J. Smith and
Mr. Ridgely have leave of absence on account of particular private business.
    Whereas many young men under twenty-one years of age, seized of lands and tenements within this
state, have entered, and others so seized may enter, into the service of this state, or the United States, in
arms, and by the laws now in being they cannot devise their lands or tenements, it is therefore RESOLVED,
That any last will of any young man in the service aforesaid, made after he hath or shall have accomplished
the age of sixteen years, shall, in case he hath died or shall die whilst in service as aforesaid, be
of the same force and effect, to all intents and purposes, as if he was of the full age of twenty-one years at
the time of his making the same will.
    Mr. Bishop has leave of absence on account of the indisposition of his brother.  Mr. Mason appeared
in the house.
    Agreeable to the order of the day, the convention resolved itself into a committee of the whole, to consider
further of the declaration of rights, and form of government for this state; Mr. T. Wright in the
chair.  After some time spent therein, Mr. President resumed the chair, and Mr. Wright reported, that
the committee 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 Monday resolve itself into a committee of the whole, to consider
further of the same.
                                               Convention adjourns till Monday morning 9 o'clock.

                                                          M  O  N  D  A  Y,    October 28, 1776.

    CONVENTION met.  All members present as on Saturday, except Mr. Ridgely, Mr. J. Smith,
Mr. Bishop, and Mr. Kent.  The proceedings of Saturday were read.  Mr. Dent, Mr. Parnham,
and Mr. S. Wright, appeared in the house.  Mr. Lowes has leave of absence on account of sickness.
    The order of the day, that the convention resolved itself into a committee of the whole, to consider
further of the declaration of rights, and form of government of this state, was read, and referred till to-morrow.
                                               Convention adjourns till to-morrow morning 9 o'clock.

                                                          T  U  E  S  D  A  Y,    October 29, 1776.

    CONVENTION met.  All members present as on yesterday, except Mr. Lowes.  The proceedings
of yesterday were read.  Mr. Ridgely and Mr. Fischer appeared in the house.
    On motion, RESOLVED, That a delegate be elected for Kent county in the room of Mr. Thomas
Ringgold, deceased; that the election be held on the 14th day of November next, at Chester-town in said
county, by John Page, William Rogers, and William Bordley, Esquires, or any two or one of them,
and that the said election be held and made agreeable to the directions and resolves of the last convention.
    Agreeable to the order of the day, the convention resolved itself into a committee of the whole, to consider
further of the declaration of rights, and form of government for this state; Mr. T. Wright in the
chair.  After some time spent therein, Mr. President resumed the chair, and Mr. Wright reported, that
the committee 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. Bowie and Mr. Hooe have leave of absence for a few days, on account of particular private business
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