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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 APl. 10.
Letters recd from Genl Carleton & Admiral Digby inclosing British proclamation of cessation of arms & also letters from Decr. Franklin & Mr. Adams notifying the conclusion of Preliminaries between G. B. & F. & Spain, with a declaration entered into with Mr. Fitzherbert applying the epochs of cessation to the case of G. B. & U. S. These papers were referred to Secy of F. A. to report a proclamation for Congs at 6 O'Clock, at which time Congs met & recd report nearly as it stands on the Journal of Friday Apl 11. After some consideration of the Report as to the accuracy & propriety of which a diversity of sentiments prevailed, they postponed it till next day. The Secy also reported a Resolution directing Secy at War and Agent of Marine to discharge all prisoners of war.
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