ceased to meet in 1776. On 26 March 1773 Brooks was ordered to deliver his
books and papers to the Clerk of the State Council.

b. Clerk of the Upper House.

On the division of Assembly into two houses, April, 1650, William Bretton,
formerly Clerk of Assembly, became Clerk of the Lower House, The Secretary
served as Clerk of the Upper House until the appointment of John Gittings to
that office in April, 1661. After October, 1678 the Clerk of the Council was
also Clerk of the Upper House. The following list is derived from the Archives

of Maryland.

1. John Gittings of Calvert County (Prot.), took office at opening of April

session, 1661; served through session ending 3 May 1669.

2. Col. John Rousby I of Calvert County (Prot.), sworn 27 March 1671;
served only for the two sessions of that year.

3. Richard Boughton of Charles County (Prot.), sworn 19 May 1674; served
through session ending 13 June 1676.

John Llewellin of St. Mary's City (Prot.), Clerk of the Council, became

Clerk of the Upper House at opening of the October session, 1678.

c. Clerk of the Lower House.

This clerk was usually chosen by the delegates and admitted to office by
the Governor. The following list is derived from the Archives of Maryland.

1. William Bretton of St. Mary's City (Cath.), chosen clerk at opening of

second (first recorded) Assembly in January, 1637/8; became Clerk of Lower House

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