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Friday, December 29, 1775.
Convention met. All Members present, as on yesterday. The Proceedings of yesterday were read. Mr˙ Griffith appeared in the House.
Mr˙ Contee brings in, and delivers to Mr˙ President, a Report from the Committee appointed to examine the
Adjourned till three o' clock.
Post Meridiem. Convention met. Mr˙ Hawkins appeared in the House.
Mr˙ Earle brings in, and delivers to Mr˙ President, a Report from the Committee appointed to receive all Proposals relating to the establishment of Manufactories of any kind within this Province, which was read the first time, and ordered to lie on the table.
On motion, Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to prepare a draught of Instructions for the Deputies representing this Province in Congress; and Mr˙ Hollyday, Mr˙ Carroll, Barrister, Mr˙ James Tilghman, Mr˙ Scott, and Mr˙ Rumsey, were elected by ballot a Committee for that purpose.
Mr˙ Dallam has leave of absence.
The Order of the Day, for taking into consideration the state of the Province, being read,
Ordered, That the same be referred for further consideration till to-morrow.
Convention adjourns till to-morrow morning, half after nine o' clock.
Committee to prepare a draught of Instructions for the Deputies representing this Province in Congress
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several claims upon the Treasury, which was read the first time, and ordered to lie on the table.