August 8

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Thursday, August 8, 1776.

Met according to adjournment.

Resolved, That the Treasurers, or either of them, pay into the hands of Captain Thomas Bloodworth the sum of £300, to enable him to pay off his Minute Company, and that he account for the same with the next Provincial Congress, and be allowed the same in the settlement of their Accounts with the publick.

Resolved, That Henry Buford be allowed the sum of £40, for six months' rent of the northeast Bridge, from the 18th February, 1776, to the 18th August, inclusive, for sundry Troops, Wagons, Horses, &c˙, passing and repassing the same, and that the Treasurers, or either of them, pay him the same, and be allowed in their Accounts with the publick.

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Resolved, That Austin Parrat and Michael Henry be discharged from custody, they first entering into bond for their personal appearance at the next Congress, and that Francis Roberts be committed to Jail, there to remain until further orders.

Ordered, That Benjamin Branch and Jacob Kennebrew be discharged from custody, they entering into bond for their appearance at the next Congress.

Adjourned till tomorrow morning, eight o' clock.