Message from the Governour

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Wednesday, June 28, 1775.

The Governonr, by Mr˙ Secretary, returned the Bill intituled "An Act for the support of the Government of this Province, and payment of the Publick Debts," with a written Message to the House, which was read by order; and follows in these words, viz:

GENTLEMEN: It being unusual to make provision for the discharge of the Orders drawn for the payment of the publick debts before the end of the year, at which time there may probably be a sum sufficient for the purpose in the Treasury, arising from the funds heretofore provided, I cannot think it proper to give my consent to the Bill intituled "An Act for the support of the Government of this Province, and payment of the Publick Debts."

JOHN PENN.

June 28, 1775.

Upon consideration of the foregoing Message,

Ordered, That Mr˙ Dickinson, Mr˙ Hillegas, Mr˙ Pearson, and Mr˙ Ross, be a Committee to prepare and bring in an Answer to the said Message.

The House adjourned to five o' clock; P˙ M.