Harrison

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Agreeable to the Order of the Day, for the appointment of Officers of the Third Battalion of this Province, the same was taken into consideration.

Ordered, That the said appointment be deferred till tomorrow.

The Congress resumed the consideration of the Bethlehem Committee against Christopher Harrison, who, being ordered to attend, was brought in accordingly, and the charges exhibited against said Harrison were read; in support of which, Captain Kehart was called upon as a witness, and being duly sworn, did establish the same.

The said Harrison being heard, and having offered matter in mitigation of his offence, was ordered to withdraw.

The Congress took the above charge against Christopher Harrison into consideration, and after some debates thereon, referred the determination thereof until tomorrow morning.

Adjourned till tomorrow morning, nine o' clock.