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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, FEBRUARY 1, 1776
Resolved, That an order be drawn on the treasurers in favour of the delegates of Virginia, for the sum of 333 1/3 dollars, for the use of Mr. J. Walker, one of the commissioners for Indian affairs in the southern department, the said delegates to be accountable.
Resolved, That a member be added to the committee on the state of the treasury, in the room of Mr. [Thomas] Cushing.
The member chosen, Mr. S[amuel] Adams.
Resolved, That General Prescot, who is confined a close prisoner in the gaol of Philadelphia, be allowed the attendance of his servant, and in case his health requires it, that he be allowed the attendance of a physician.
Resolved, That the committee of safety for Pensylvania be directed to take the parole of such officers who are prisoners as are now in Philadelphia, and order them to their respective places of residence.
The Congress took into consideration the report of the committee on establishing posts or expresses, and after debate,
Resolved, That the same be referred for farther consideration; and that, in the mean while, Dr. [Benjamin] Franklin be directed to write to post masters, and enquire on what terms expresses can be procured.
Adjourned to 10 o'Clock to Morrow.
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