Sundry Petitions

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Sundry Petitions and Recommendations from the Counties of Lancaster and Northumberland, having been presented at the table in behalf of John Morrow, William Hay, James Crouch, William Mackey, Hawkins Boon, William Caldwell, and Robert King, as persons suitable for Officers in the Rifle Battalions to be raised for the service of this province; the House took the same into consideration; and, after some time spent therein,

Resolved, That John Morrow, of Lancaster County, be, and he is hereby, appointed a Captain in one of the Rifle Battalions to be formed for the above service.

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Resolved, That the settlement of rank in the Battalions to be raised for the service of this Colony, be referred to future consideration.

The House adjourned to three o' clock, P˙ M.

Post Meridian.

The House proceeded in the consideration and appointment of Officers for the new Levies.

Resolved, That James Marshall, of the County of Lancaster, be, and he is hereby, appointed a Captain in one of the said Rifle Battalions.

The House adjourned to nine o' clock to-morrow morning.