456 Assembly Proceedings, May 16-July 11, 1747

U. H. J.
Liber No. 34

mined to Perform so we flatter Ourselves that Maryland will receive
Solid and lasting Advantages from Your Administration. Benj^a
Tasker President
Adjourned till to Morrow Morning ten of the Clk.

May 19

Tuesday Morning 19 May 1747
This House met again according to adjournment

Present as yesterday
Adjourned till 3 of the Clock in the afternoon.

Eodem Die post Meridiem
This House met again according to adjournment

Present as in the morning with the addition of Samuel Chamber-
lain and Philip Thomas Esq^rs

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His Excellency is pleased to Communicate his Answer to the Ad-
dress of this House which answer follows in these words.
Gentlemen of the Upper house of Assembly
I Return you my hearty thanks for Your kind and affectionate
Address, and nothing gives me more pleasure at this time than the
Certain knowledge I have of the Sincerity of Your Professions, in
everything that Relates to the welfare of the Province and you may
Depend upon my heartily concuring with you, in every Measure that
may help to Establish Our Trade and Prosperity upon the Most Sure
& lasting foundation Sam: Ogle
Read the Petitions of several the Inhabitants of Ann Arundel,
Prince Georges, Saint Marys and Charles Counties Praying that a
Bill may be brought in to Amend the Staple of Tobacco in such
manner as the Legislature should think Proper. Referred to the
Consideration of the Lower House of Assembly, Sent by Richard
Lee Esq^r
Adjourned till to Morrow Morning two of the Clock

May 20

Wednesday Morning 20 May 1747
This House met again according to adjournment

Present as yesterday.
Read the Petition of Several the Inhabitants of Kent County
Praying that a Bill may Be brought to amend the Staple of Tobacco
in such manner by Inspection Law as the Legislature should think
Proper Referred to the Consideration of the Lower House of As-
sembly and Sent by Col. Tasker.