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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 --SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1784.
Mr. Charles De Witt, a delegate for the State of New York;2 and Mr. James McHenry, a delegate for Maryland, and Mr. [Edward] Hand, a delegate for Pensylvania, attended.
[Note 2: 2 For De Witt's credentials, see ante March 25, note.]
Congress assembled: Present, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pensylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
[Report of Mr Arthur Lee, Mr William Ellery, Mr Hugh Williamson, on letter 5 March 1784, Genl Armand for a passage on board the Washington]
The Committee to whom a letter from the Marquis de la Rouerie of the 26th March, requesting a passage for himself and other officers to France, in the Washington frigate, was referred, recommend
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That as the destination of the Washington frigate is uncertain, the said letter lie on the table.1
[Note 1: 1 This report, in the writing of Arthur Lee, is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 19, I, folio 101. The indorsement states that it was read on this day. Armand's letter is in No. 164, folio 509.]
[Motion of Mr. William Ellery, seconded by Mr. Roger Sherman, March 29th. 1784, Referred to Mr. Hugh Williamson, Mr. Jacob Read, Mr Arthur Lee.]
That in compliance with the repeated applications of Dr. Franklin for a dismission from his public employment, and that he may enjoy that repose in old age which a long series of years spent in the service of his country entitles him to expect, he be permitted to retire from public service.2
[Note 2: 2 This motion in the writing of William Ellery, is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 19, II, folio 355. See post, May 12, 1784.]
The Committee consisting of Mr. [William] Ellery, Mr. [Charles] Morris, and Mr [Samuel] Osgood, to whom the report of the Superintendant of Finance with the survey of the frigate Alliance was committed report,
That the honour of the flag of the United States and the protection of its trade and coasts from the insults of pirates require that the frigate of Alliance should be repaired.
Therefore, Resolved, That the agent of Marine take order for repairing the frigate Alliance, as soon as the season will admit.3
[Note 3: 3 This report, in the writing of William Ellery, is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 28, folio 221. The indorsement states that it was read on January 15, 1784, and referred on this day to Mr. [Arthur] Lee, Mr. [Elbridge] Gerry and Mr. [Jacob] Read. See ante, December 26, 1783, and post, April 8, 1784.]
The Committee of the Week, [Mr. Jonathan Blanchard, Mr. James Wadsworth and Mr. John Beatty] report, On a letter directed to the President of Congress dated Phila. March 14th, 1784, signed David Jones. Giving some account of the Indians and the Western Territory, of his willingness to go to those nations on a message and of his being out of all business as a clergyman, that the said letter remain on the files of Congress.4
[Note 4: 4 This report, in the writing of Jonathan Blanchard, is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 32, folio 541. The indorsement states that it was presented in March--, 1784.]
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The Comtee of the Week [Mr. Jonathan Blanchard, Mr. James Wadsworth and Mr. John Beatty] report on the application of Mr. Jacob Weise for an extra allowance as Deputy Quartermaster General that the letter from Mr. Weise be read in Congress.1
[Note 1: 1 This report, in the writing of Jonathan Blanchard, is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 42, VIII, folio 301. Weise's letter, dated March 3, 1784, is on folio 298. It was read, the indorsement states, April 1, 1784, and referred to Mr. [Hugh] Williamson, Mr. [Edward] Hand and Mr. [David] Howell. See post, April 15, 1784.
On this day, as the indorsement states, was read a letter of 18 March, 1784, from Brigadier General Moses Hazen. It is in No. 78, XII, folio 295.
Also, a letter of 13 March from the Superintendent of Finance. If, was referred to Mr. [Arthur] Lee, Mr. [Elbridge] Gerry and Mr. [Jacob] Read. It is in No. 137, III, folio 475.
Also, a letter of 19 March from the Superintendent of Finance. It was referred to Mr. [Arthur] Lee, Mr. [Elbridge] Gerry and Mr. [Jacob] Read. It is on folio 483. Committee Book, No. 186, says the Committee reported March 30.]
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