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Mr˙ Harnet from the Committee appointed to inquire into the conduct of John Coulson, reported their proceedings thereon; which were concurred with by the Congress. At the same time the said John Coulson gave into Congress the following declaration, to wit:
"I, John Coulson, do from the fullest conviction solemnly and sincerely declare, that I have been pursuing measures destructive of the liberties of America in general, and highly injurious to the peace of this Colony; and truly conscious of the heinousness of my guilt, do now publickly confess the same, and do solemnly and sincerely promise that I will for the future support and defend, to the utmost of my power, the constitutional rights and liberties of America; and in order to make atonement for my past guilt, that I will make use of every effort in my power to reclaim those persons whom I have seduced from their duty, and also to induce all other persons over whom I have influence, to aid, support and defend the just rights of America. In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand, this 22d day of August, 1775.
JOHN COULSON."
Resolved, That the said John Coulson be discharged from his attendance on this Congress.
Declared by John Coulson
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