two sureties in the sum of one thousand pounds specie each, for his good behaviour during the present war, and take the oath of allegiance to the State.

Ordered, That a pass be granted to Miss Margaret Hodge to come from the city of New York to the city of Philadelphia. The following orders were drawn on the Treasurer, viz:

In favor of John Nicholson, Esquire, for the sum of two thousand pounds, State money of the seventh of April, 1781, for paying one-third of depreciation certificates to officers and soldiers of the Pennsylvania line.

In favor of James Childs, for twenty pounds specie, in full for his services in prosecuting to conviction for treasonable practices, Bryan Doran, John Burke, alias Matthew Mentges, Alexander M'Donald, Alexander Stewart, and Cornelius Elderton.

In fayor of Joseph Rice, for eleven pounds twelve shilling and six pence specie, amount of his account for making sails, &ca., for boat stationed at Billingsport.

Ordered, That passes be granted to John Taylor, Sarah Coxe, her three children, and servant Mary Britt, to come from the city of New York to the city of Philadelphia, the said Sarah Coxe, her children, and Mary Britt, to remain in Philadelphia one week and no longer.

A petition from Marcus Beck, convicted of retailing spirituous liquors without licence, and sentenced to pay a fine to the State of five pounds specie, was read, praying remission of the said fine.. Thereupon,

Resolved, That the said petition be dismissed.

A like petition from Robert M'Cawley, praying remission of his fine, was read; and thereupon,

Resolved, That the same be dismissed.

The following deeds were examined and signed by his Excellency the President, vizt:

To Joseph Coxe, Lieutenant in the Sixth Pennsylvania regiment, conveying a lot of land marked No. 9, containing two hundred and twenty-two acres and seventy-eight perches, situate in Tinicum township, in the county of Bucks: Seized as the estate late of John Reid, an attainted traitor, and sold agreeably to law, for the sum of two hundred and eleven pounds six shillings and six pence specie, which sum he hath paid to the Agents of Forfeited Estates in the said county. Deed dated the twenty-ninth instant. To John McMasters, of Newbury township, in York county, conveying a certain tract of land, situate in the said township and county, containing one hundred and thirty-three acres and the usual allowance, &c.: Seized as the estate late of James Rankin, an attainted traitor, and sold agreeably to law, for the sum of two thousand eight hundred and seventy-six pounds, Continental money, which sum the said John M'Masters hath paid into the hands of the Agents of Forfeited Estates. Deed dated the twenty-ninth instant.

A deed was examined and signed by his Excellency the President, to Matthew M'Connell, conveying a tract of land, containing one hundred and twenty-seven acres and one-quarter, situate in Macungy township, in the county of Northampton: Seized as the estate late of Henry Steininger, an attainted traitor, and sold agreeably to law, for the sum of two hundred and forty-five VOL. XIII.-18.

pounds, lawful money, which sum the said Matthew M'Connell hath paid to the Agents of Forfeited Estates in the said county. Deed dated the twenty-ninth instant.

To Mr. Andrew Epple, for five city lots, numbered from 1070 to 1074, inclusive, sold agreeably to law, for the redemption of the bills of credit of this State of the twenty-ninth of April, 1780. Consideration one hundred and sixty pounds.

To Mr. Alexander Nelson, for lots numbered from 460 to 463, inclusive. Consideration one hundred and fifty-two pounds.

To Robert Cather, for lots numbered from 673, 674, & 675, and 683, and 684, inclusive. Consideration one hundred and five pounds.

To do., for lots numbered from 1381 to 1386, inclusive. Consideration one hundred and eighty-four pounds.

Which sums the persons above mentioned have paid to the Treasurer of the State, as appears by his receipts. Deeds dated the twenty-ninth of April, 1782.

The following orders were drawn on the Treasurer, vizt: In favor of Edmund Milne, for the sum of seventy-five pounds specie, for procuring an elegant sword for Captain Barney, agreeably to resolve of General Assembly.

In favor of Daniel Wimmeldorf, for the sum of fifty-one pounds. thirteen shillings and six pence specie, for fifty-three ream of printing paper, for printing the laws of the Commonwealth.

In favor of John Nicholson, for the sum of two thousand pounds, State money of the seventh of April, 1781, for the purpose of paying one-third depreciation certificates to officers and soldiers of the Pennsylvania line, for which he is to account.

A petition from Elizabeth Mooney, convicted of larceny, praying remission of her fine, was read; and thereupon,

Resolved, That the fine adjudged to be paid to the use of the State by the said Elizabeth Mooney be remitted, on condition that she depart the State forthwith and not return again, on pain of being re-committed.

A letter from Colonel Joseph Hart, Lieutenant of the county of Bucks, inclosing the resignation of the following officers, vizt: John Gregg, Captain of the Sixth company, and Michael Wasley, Ensign in the said company, in the Fourth battalion; and Paul Kester, Captain of the Fourth company in the Third battalion, was read; and on consideration,

Ordered, That the said resignations be accepted.

A letter from Christopher Kucher, of the twenty-second ultimo, praying this Board to accept a resignation of his office of Sub-lieutenant for the county of Lancaster, was read; and

Thereupon, the same was accepted; and

Colonel Adam Hubley having recommended Mr.

Glon

inger, of the said county, as a proper person to succeed the said Mr. Kucher in the said office; therefore,

Resolved, That Gloninger, Esquire, be appointed Sublieutenant of the county of Lancster, in the room and stead of Christopher Kucher, Esquire, and that he be commissioned accordingly.

A petition from Nicholas Young, setting forth his claim to divers city lots, in right of the original purchases of Thomas Pierce and John Pierce, from William Penn, Esquire, late Proprietary of

Pennsylvania, and praying a hearing touching the same, was read; and thereupon,

Ordered, That the same be transmitted to the Surveyor General of the State, to make inquiry respecting the same, and make report thereon to this Board as soon as may be.

The following orders were drawn on the Treasurer, vizt:

In favor of John Porth, for the sum of twenty-two pounds ten shillings specie, for the one thousand rails for fencing in the lands belonging to this State, at Billingsport.

In favor of Frederick Sneider, for the sum of fifteen pounds seven shillings and six pence, in full for his services as Doorkeeper to the thirtieth of April; and the sum of six pounds specie, in full for his services in attending upon the committee of Council apon the business of the Philadelphia county election.

The petition of Joseph Hillbourn, praying a pass for Thomas Sikes, his son Joseph and daughter Rachel, to come from New York to this city, was read; and on consideration,

Ordered, That a pass be granted, on condition that Thomas Sikes report his arrival in this city to the Secretary, take the oath or affirmation of allegiance, and give bond for his good behaviour during the war, himself in the sum of one thousand pounds, and two sureties in the sum of one thousand pounds each; and if the son be of fit age, also take the oath or affirmation.

WHEREAS, A Considerable number of the Pennsylvania volunteers, commonly called the seven months' men, who joined the Fed