The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-07-07

neat lie spoke TOO last anu ulSfeSpeCt1ully
of the committee" Apology satisfactory.
Met Nov. 18th, 1775.-Prescnt seven
members; Aquila Hall chairman. No bust
ness OF moment before the meeting.
Met Nov. Goth, 1775.-Present nine mem
bers Amos Garrett, chairman.
On information of Capt. Robert Harris,
a citizen having spoken disrespectfully of
the Continental Congress, Provincial Con-
gress and the committee of this county, he
be summoned to appear" and if necessary,
"said Capt. Harris, with a file of musketry
shall bring him."
A citizen being summoned, and failing
| to appear, Capt. Jarrett is ordered to bring
him before the committee.
A notice was received from the Council
of Safety that the delegates of this county
attend the Convention held at Annapolis
on the 4th of December.
Met Nov. 9th, 1775.-Present, nine
members; Amos Garrett, chairman.
Capt. Robert Harris produces his roll of
minute-men: VIM. Cole, first lieutenant !;
VIM. Down, second lieutenant; John Long,
Jr., ensign; privates, sc.
Met Dec. 18th, 1775.-Present seven
members; Amos Garrett in the CHAIR
Nothing of moment before the committee.
Met January 5th, 1776.-Present, ten
MEMBERS Amos Garrett in the chair.
"The committee proceeded to form the
battalion as follows: (See the back of the
enrolment enclosed to our Representa-
tives)."
At the next four meetings nothing of
moment was done.
Met March 4th, 177G.-Present, twelve
members; Aquila Hall, chairman.
agreement made with Isaac Thomas
and John Cunningham, gunsmiths, for
making n parcel Of muskets with steel
ramrods and bayonets." A similar agree
mcnt was made with Samuel Smith, gun
smith.
A citizen accused ofreeusing to receive
the provincial currency, pleaded guilty,
and sit is unanimously resolved that his
doing the same is u high breach of this
Association, and that he be published as
directed by the Convention"
1t was resolved to "send for the money
sent by this county to Philadelphia for
the poor of Boston,"
A letter was sent to the Council of Safe
ty, asking that body for e400 to pay the
companies of minute-mcn which the con-
vention have ordered to be disbandcd.
Met March 18th, 1776.-Present, ten
members; Aquila Hall in the chair.
Received from Council of Safety e40O
Paid Capt. Harris f129.1S0. Paid Cap
tain Bussey e5910.0.
"Ordered that Mr.. Richard. Dallam lay
out the money transmitted to Philadelphia
for the poor of Boston, in good arms for
tile use of this committee" He is also de-
sired to 'applyto Congress for some pow
der and lead, as it will be necessary to
guard our shores by companies to be con,
stantly employed"
Thlrty-seven persons (names given are
appointed "to carry the Association about
for signing"
Met March 25th, 1776.--Present, eight
members; DR.. John Archer in the chair
Capt. Samuel Griffith ordered to take
member of Col Aquila Halls battalion
before said battalion for trial.
Next comes the following document
without action or comment. 1t is signed
10y the above mentioned member of Col
Halls battalion
"Whereas it has been proved upon oath
before the committee of Hartford county,
that | have been so insensible to the JUS
tice Of the American cause as to speak in
terms highly rejecting on the glorious OPP
position carried on against the tyrannical
and despotic designs and proceedings of
the ministry and Parliament of Great
Brltain-a conduct l am exceedingly sor-
ry have been guilty of, and am fully con-
WINGED that have greatly, in so doing,
offended my patriotic countrymen who are
and have been engaged in so noble and
glorious struggle do, therefore, (bcing
fully convinced of the iniquity OF such
conduct) humbly beg pardon of my Of
Tended countrymcn, promising in future
by my conduct to regain their favor by a
ready obedience to the rules and orders of
the congress and convention, and to the
officers by them put in authority over me-"
Met April Sth, 177G.-Present, seven
members A citizen ordered before the
committee for forgery.
Met April 18th, 177G.-Prcsent thirteen
members: Aquila Hall in the chair.
Fine OF one shilling imposed on mem
bers not hereafter attending.
Jonn Patterson to collect the fines and
iorieitures in the 23d battalion, Gabriel
Vanhorn for the Sth battalion, and VIM.
Whiteford for the north side of Deer Creek,
including Capt. Glenn's company; and
that the said persons are ordered to dsarm
the non associators agreeably to the re-
solves of the late convention in their re-
spective districts.
Met April 22d, 177G.-Present, ten mem
bcrs Amos Garrett, chairman.
A letter is written to the Council of Safe
ty Of Maryland, informing them of three
companies being enrolled on the north side
of Deer Creek, viz: VIM. Webb's, John
Patrick's and John JolIy's
Met April goth, 177G.- Present, ten
members; Amos Garrett in the chair.
A letter from a suspicious quarter open
cd by the committee, proved to be harm
less, and was forwarded to address.
Met May 9th, 177G-Present, nine men,
bers; Amos Garrett in the chair.
SIN compliance with the instructions of
the Council of Safety, the committe willie
take what blankets are produced, and give
IL reasonable price for the same"
"ReSoloed, That the Rev. Mr. West be
requested, during the time the present I'M
happy dispute between Great Britain and
the Colony subsists, to omit, in the morn
ing and evening service, such part of the
prayers where the King and royal family
of England are particularly named"
Met May 18th, 1776.-Prcsent, seven
members Amos Garrett, chairman.
1t was resolved that rs the Rev. Mr..
West has furnished the committee with
his reasons for using in the service of the
Church the prayers mentioned in the re-
solve of the last meeting, this committee
resolve "that, us several members of the
committee arc absent, that the matter with
lis rest, and that the reason offered 10y Mr..
West, together with his letters aforesaid,
with the resolve aforesaid and this our res
olution, be transmitted to our delegates,
that they may take the sense of the con.
yention thereon"