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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, MARCH 20, 1777
Sundry letters were read, viz. one, from Governor Trumbull, dated Lebanon 3d March, 1777; and two, of 10th March, enclosing two ∥intercepted∥ letters, 1 from Governor Wentworth; the other from John Cockran:1
[Note 1: 1 These letters of Trumbull are in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 66, I, folios 293, 297, and 319.]
Ordered, That Governor Trumbull's letter be referred to Marine Committee; and the intercepted letters to the Committee of Intelligence.
A letter from Mons. de Bowdes was read and referred to the Committee appointed to consider the state of the French Officers.2
[Note 2: 2 The letter of Bordes is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 78, II, folio 155.]
A letter from General Gates respecting Colonel John Trumbull, was read.3
[Note 3: 3 This letter is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 154, I, folio 147. It is dated March 19.]
A letter, brought by General Greene, from General Washington, dated 18th March, was read:4
[Note 4: 4 This letter is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 152, IV, folio 1. It is printed in Writings of Washington (Ford), V, 292.]
Ordered, That General Greene attend Congress to morrow, at 11 o'clock.5
[Note 5: 5 This paragraph is in the MS. of John Hancock.]
A letter from General Putnam, dated Princeton, March 17th, enclosing 1 from William Bowen to Captain Leech, were read.6
[Note 6: 6 This letter is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 159, folio 39. The enclosure was from William Boyce.]
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Resolved, That Mr. J. B. Smith who was appointed a manager of the lottery, be excused, he being appointed a member of Congress.
Resolved, That three managers be added to those already appointed, and that to morrow be assigned for this purpose.
The several matters to this day referred, being postponed,
Adjourned to 10 o'Clock to Morrow morning.
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