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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 --WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1785.
Congress assembled. Present as before.
On the report of a committee, consisting of Mr. [David] Howell, Mr. [Elbridge] Gerry, Mr. [Hugh] Williamson, Mr. [Samuel] Hardy and Mr. [Lambert] Cadwallader, to whom was referred a letter, of 5 February, from baron Steuben.
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Resolved, That the commissioners of the treasury pay to baron de Steuben, late major general and inspector general in the armies of the United States, the amount of two several liquidated debts due to him from the United States, one of which was due March 21, 1782, being six thousand dollars, and the other June 10, 1784, being eighteen hundred and twenty-six dollars and 53/90 of a dollr., together with the interest thereon, which payment shall be made out of the requisition for the present year.
The following paragraph being under debate:
That in consideration of the baron Steuben's having relinquished different posts of honor and emolument in Europe, and rendered to the United States most essential services, he be allowed and paid the sum of
A motion was made by Mr. [Lambert] Cadwallader, seconded by Mr. [John] Vining, to amend by adding, "Twenty five thousand dollars to be paid as aforesaid." A motion was made by Mr. [Rufus] King, seconded by Mr. [Samuel] Holten, to amend the amendment, by striking out the words "as aforesaid," and, in lieu thereof, inserting "by instalments in manner hereafter mentioned."
And on the question to agree to the amendment to the amendment, the yeas and nays being required by Mr. [Samuel] Holten,
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So it was resolved in the affirmative.
Ordered, That the further consideration of the report be postponed till to morrow.1
[Note 1: 1 March 23: The following committees were appointed:
Mr. [John] Beatty, Mr. [David] Howell and Mr. [John] Vining, on the memorial of Marianne McClure, for compensation for losses and sundry tools and iron taken for use of the American Army. Also to this committee was referred the claim of Duehenceaux for 8921/3 dollars. The committee was renewed June 14.
Mr. [Samuel] Hardy, Mr. [David] Howell, and Mr. [Gunning] Bedford, on letter from William Winder, March 17, requesting instructions as to payments in certain cases in the Delaware accounts. It is in the Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 78, XXIV, folio 525. It appears to have been read this day. See post, April 28.
Committee Book No. 190.]
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