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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, MAY 14, 1788.
Congress assembled present as yesderday.
[Report of Secretary of Congress on sundry memorials and letters1]
[Note 1: 1 Reports of Secretary of Congress, Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 180, p. 75.]
Office of Secy of Congress
May 14, 1788
On the memorial2 of William Newbold and sixteen others by their Agent George Morgan for the purchase of two million Acres of land in the western territory
[Note 2: 2 See May 13, 1788.]
The Secretary of Congress reports
That the memorial of William Newbold and others agrd . be referred to the board of treasury to report.3
[Note 3: 3 According to the Committee Book, Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 190, p. 190, the memorial was referred to the Board of Treasury in conformity with the report. Report rendered May 23, 1788. See June 12 and 20, 1788.]
On the petition2 of Mr Lotbinier praying for the payment of his pension,
The Secy of Congress reports
That the petition of Mr Lotbinier be referred to the agd . board of treasury.4
[Note 4: 4 According to the Committee Book, Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 190, p. 190, the petition was referred to the Board of Treasury as indicated in the report. See May 13, 1788.]
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On the Letter1 from Jonathan Swett, stating intimating that he was recommended to be a second lieut and had not justice done him
[Note 1: 1 See May 13, 1788.]
The Secy of Congress reports
That the letter of 13 May from Jonathan Swett be agd . referred to the Secy at war.2
[Note 2: 2 According to the Committee Book, Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 190, p. 190, the letter was referred to the Secretary at War in conformity with the report. See May 13, 1788.]
On the applications1 of Mr F Weisenfels and Gifford Dally to be appointed to the Office which is become vacant by the death of Mr Patton
The Secy of Congress reports that James Mather has acted as an Assistant to the late Mr Patton since Jany 1785, that in the present situation of Affairs it does not seem necessary to employ two, therefore the Secr, He therefore submits
That James Mather be appointed Messenger and door keeper to Congress.3
[Note 3: 3 See May 15, 1788.]
On the memorial1 of John Woods touching his claims for bringing Indians to the treaty at Hopewell
The Secy of Congress reports, that there is now before Congress a report of the board of treasy . on this subject.3
[Letter of Secretary for Foreign Affairs transmitting correspondence4]
[Note 4: 4 Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 80, III, p. 498, received (read) May 14, 1788.]
Office for foreign Affairs
13th . May 1788.
Sir: I have the Honor to transmit to your Excellency herewith enclosed, three Letters5 from Mr . Adams dated the 14th . 16th . and 21st . February last, together with the Papers mentioned to be enclosed with them; and am with great Respect, etc.,
[Note 5: 5 Papers of the Continental Congress, No. 84, Vi, pp. 595--598, 599--601 and 627--629, respectively. Enclosures of the second are on pp. from 603 to 624. The letter of February 14 deals with Carmarthan, the new Constitution and political matters of Europe. That of the 16th relates the Court etiquette, giving account of error with reference to his recall from Holland. And that of the 21st informs of his audience of leave with his Majesty.]
John Jay.
His Excellency
The President of Congress.
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