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A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation: U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates, 1774-1875
Journals of the Continental Congress --THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 1776
The committee on the petition of Dr. Church, brought in their report, which being taken into consideration,
Resolved, That Governor Trumbull be desired to give order for the removal of Dr. Church to some more comfortable place of confinement than that where he now is, if such can be found in that colony; and that, for the advancement of his health, the said Dr. Church be permitted to ride out, at proper seasons, under a trusty guard, who will be careful to prevent his carrying on any correspondence, or doing any act prejudicial to the safety, and welfare of the United Colonies.
A letter from the committee of Frederic town, ∥Maryland,∥ enclosing sundry intercepted letters of Connolly, taken on Dr. John Smith, ∥one of Connolly's associates,∥ and brought by the guard who had the charge of bringing down said Smith, was laid before Congress and read:
Resolved, That it be recommended to the committee of safety of Pennsylvania, to take the examination of Dr. Smith, and then commit him to safe and close confinement.
Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed to take into consideration the letter of General Sehuyler ∥of the 13th of January,∥ and the enclosures. and report to Congress.
The members chosen, Mr. [Thomas] Lynch, Mr. [George] Wythe, Mr. [Roger] Sherman, Mr. [Samuel] Ward, and Mr. S[amuel] Adams.
Adjourned to 10 o'Clock to Morrow.
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