convinced that no threats worth notice had been thrown out against them, the matter dropped, and was never afterwards thought of or attempted, and that it was at this time of doubt and apprehension that he had wrote the Letter in question, which accounts for that part of it alluded to in this inquiry.

The Committee proceeded to take Mr. Christie's conduct, with respect to the said Letter, into further and deliberate consideration, and were unanimously of opinion, that by representing in said Letter the people of this town to be concerned in treasonable and rebellious practices, and that a number of soldiers would keep them quiet, he has manifested a spirit and principle altogether inimical to the rights, privileges, and liberties of America. They do, therefore, think it their duty to advertise the said James Christie, Jun., as an enemy to this country, and all persons are desired to break off all connection and intercourse with him.

The Committee do further Resolve, That as the crime of which the said James Christie is guilty, is of so dangerous and atrocious a nature, they will lay the same before their Delegates at the Continental Congress for their advice; and, in the mean time,

It is Ordered, That, as Mr. Christie is confined to his bed, and cannot be removed with safety to a place of security, the same Guard be continued at his house to prevent any escape, attempted either by himself or the assistance of his friends; and that Mr. Christie pay each man five Shillings for each twenty-four hours, and the Officer seven Shillings and six Pence.

A report having been circulated that a number of Arms and a quantity of Ammunition were secretly lodged in the house of Mr. James Christie, and the same being mentioned to the Committee, they directed two of their Members, Captain Clopper and Mr. James Cox, to go immediately and search Mr. Christie's house; which they accordingly did, and reported that they had examined the house attentively in every part, attended by Mr. Robert Christie, Jun., and that they only found two Guns and a pair of Pistols, and no Ammunition, and were convinced no others were in the house.

Resolved, That these Proceedings be published in the Maryland Papers.

And, on motion, Ordered, That the Proceedings of the Committee of Talbot County, respecting the Ship Johnson, and declaring James Gildart an enemy to the liberties of America, be republished in the Baltimore Papers.

At a meeting of the Committee, July 17, 1775:

Present: Samuel Purviance, in the Chair, William Spear, John Merryman; Edward Talbot, William Smith, Richard Lemmon, Isaac Vanbibber, Thomas Johnston, Abram Vanbibber, William Goodwin, Edward Norwood, Job Garretson, Thomas Harrison, John McCIen nan, Daniel Bowley, William Buchanan, John Boyd, Moses Galloway, John Kennedy, John Moale, Thomas Elliot, Benjamin Griffith, Daniel Hughes, Mordecai Gist, Benjamin Levy, James Cox, John Mercer, William Neill, David Stewart, Captain Henderson, Charles Wiesenthall, George Woolsey, George Lindenberger, Mayberry Helms, Barnel Eichelberger, John Cockey, John Cradock, Thomas Jones, Gerrard Hopkins, William Lyon, B. Dickinson, John Smith, James Calhoun, Thomas Sollers, Jos. Hall, Thomas Rutter, Richard Cromwell, Ab. Britton, Andrew Buchanan, George Matthews, John Deaver, William Lux, Secretary.

Mr. John Welsh appeared before the Committee, and answered the charge exhibited against him by the following Declaration:

"Whereas, an information has been lodged against me in the Committee of Baltimore County, that I declared those who mustered were guilty of rebellion; in order to remove any ill impressions against me, I now declare that I approve of the measures recommended by the Continental Congress and Provincial Convention, and am willing to join my countrymen in the common cause, and to risk my life and fortune in defence of the liberties of America; and that I will recommend it to my neighbours to muster and learn the use of arms, as necessary to defend ourselves from all invaders of our liberties and properties.

"In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 17th July, 1775.

"JOHN WELSH."

Mr. Thomas Place appeared before the Committee, and produced an invoice of a cargo, consisting of Salt and Earthen-Ware, shipped by James Gildart, on board the Totness, Captain Warring, amounting to two hundred and twenty Pounds eighteen Shillings and four and a half Pence sterling.

On motion, Ordered, That the Proceedings in the Maryland Gazette of the 13th July, respecting the Ship Johnson, and declaring James Gildart, of Liverpool, an enemy to the liberties of America, be republished in the two Baltimore Newspapers.

And a question arising how far breaking off all commercial intercourse with James Gildart should effect any connections with Johnson Gildart, or Ashburner & Place, or whether they ought to be included therein as partners with him, after some debates thereon, it was agreed to be referred to a future meeting.

At a special meeting of the Committee, on Tuesday, July 18, 1775:

Present: Samuel Purviance, Chairman, William Buchanan, Isaac Grist, Mark Alexander, Jeremiah T. Chase, Hercules Courtenay, James Calhoun, John Sterrett, John Smith, William Spear, William Lux, Secretary.

An application was made by Mr. John Fox, from Virginia, to supply a parcel of Gunpowder for the use of the Inhabitants at York, whom he represented to be in great distress, as expecting an attack from five Men-of-War, then drawn up in line of battle before the Town; and he produced a Letter from Robert Carter Nicholas, Esq., to him, desiring him to engage as far as one thousand Pounds sterling, and one thousand Pounds Virginia currency, for Gunpowder and Arms; but the small quantity in our Magazine being very insufficient to supply our own immediate wants, the Committee were of opinion they had it not in their power to comply.

At a special meeting of the Committee, July 21, 1775:

Present: Samuel Purviance, Chairman, John Moale, Thomas Todd, John Boyd, Daniel Hughes, William Buchanan, Thomas Jones, George Woolsey, William Goodwin, William Spear, John Smith, William Smith, David Stewart, James Cox, John McClennan, Archibald Buchanan, C. Clopper, Benjamin Griffith, James Calhoun, James Sterrett, William Lux, Secretary.

The following Letters were laid before the Committee:

"Philadelphia, July 18, 1775.

"GENTLEMEN: We this morning laid your proceedings on Mr. Christie's letter, before the Congress. That body has thought proper to refer it to our Provincial Convention. We are sorry that any inhabitant of our Province should have entertained sentiments so inimical to our common liberties as those contained in Mr. Christie's letter, and, wjth you, are of opinion, that for such conduct it is proper and necessary there should be an adequate punishment.

"We are, gentlemen, with respect and regard, your most

obedient servants,

THOMAS JOHNSON,JUN.,

"WILLIAM PACA,

"SAMUEL CHASE.

" To the Committee of Baltimore Town."

"July 21, 1775.

"SIR: I am now a little better, and the Doctor is of opinion that fresh air and moderate exercise would contribute much to restoring my health. I have to entreat of you to represent this to the Committee, and to request of them, for me, that if they think proper, I may have my liberty for the above purpose, on my giving such security as the Committee may require for my appearance before them when required. Your favour in this will oblige, sir, your most obedient servant,

"JAMES CHRISTIE, JUN.

"To Mr. Samuel Purviance, Chairman of the Committee for Baltimore."

On considering the premises, the Committee refer the determination to a fuller Committee on Monday next, and, in the mean time, that Mr. Christie may be permitted to ride out attended by his Guard.

Mr. David Stewart, applied for liberty to remove part of the Tea, lodged with the Committee in December last, from on board the Snow Potomack, alleging as a reason therefor, that it was not safe from cruizers; which was granted, and the two gentlemen of the Committee who have it now in possession, are directed to deliver it, taking an account of the packages, with a receipt for the same;