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Mr˙ Nixon reports that the Bill sent Colonel Mifflin, the 30th November last, is returned, the Colonel having had an interview with Major Small, who informed the Bill could not be paid, as Mr˙ Franks, of this City, had directions to furnish the Officers taken prisoners with money; therefore Mr˙ Nixon is desired to return the Bill to Mr˙ Symes.

Morgan Bustead, not having performed any part of his Contract, with respect to his engagements with this Board, for the casting of Cannon,

Upon motion, Ordered, That his written Agreement be put into the hands of a Lawyer, in order to his being prosecuted for damages.

In Committees of Safety, March 2, 1776.