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The Congress resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole, on the Ordinance for striking fifty thousand Pounds, and providing for sinking the same. After some lime spent therein, Mr˙ President resumed the chair, and Mr˙ Fisher, Chairman of the Committee, reported, that they had made some progress in the matters to them referred, and desired leave to sit again, to which the Congress agreed.

Adjourned to three o' clock, in the afternoon.

Met according to adjournment.

The Congress again resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole, on the Ordinance for striking fifty thousand Pounds, and providing for sinking the same. After some time spent therein, Mr˙ President resumed the chair, and Mr˙ Fisher, Chairman of the Committee, reported, that they had made some further progress in the matters to them referred, and desired leave to sit again, to which the Congress agreed.

A Letter from Colonel Maxwell, praying that a Company of Riflemen may be raised and joined to his Battalion, was read and filed.

A Petition of sundry Militia Officers in the County of Burlington, setting forth, that they had been at considerable expense in providing Fugle-Men, Fifers, Drummers, &c˙, praying that this Congress would reimburse them therefor, was read, and ordered a second reading.

Adjourned till nine o' clock, tomorrow morning.