March 19

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The Committee of both Houses, appointed to endeavour a reconciliation between Lieutenant-Colonel Jeremiah Folsom and the Newmarket Petitioners, report: That as Colonel Folsom was not able to attend the Committee in person, it is out of their power to effect a reconciliation, and therefore advise, for the sake of the peace, union, and good order of that part of the regiment, he, the said Lieutenant-Colonel Folsom, resign his commission. All which is humbly submitted in the name, and per order of the Committee.

JONATHAN BLANCHARD, Chairman.

Which Report being read and Considered,

Voted, That the same be received, and that the Secretary send a copy of the same, and of this Vote, to the said Lieutenant-Colonel Folsom, that he may give his answer to this House as soon as may be.