| 1775. |
Petition from Dr. Archibald Campbell: Denies the charge against him, that he had taken an active part under Lord Dunmore, relative to the late transactions in Norfolk; and prays the protection of the Convention, in behalf of the Inhabitants of the Borough, 86 |
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Twelve Members of new Committee of Safety elected, 87 |
| Dec.18, |
Committee of Nansemond County directed to prevent the sailing of a Vessel to Great Britain with Naval Stores, 88 |
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Petitions from Joseph Simpson, John Campbell, and Alexander Ross, for losses in the late expedition against the Indians; for repairs of Port Pitt, building Fort Fincastle, and advances to Major Connolly, 88 |
| 19, |
Petition from Edward Hack Moseley, of Princess Anne, and Matthew Phripp, of Norfolk: They are represented as inimical to their country, and request a hearing before the Convention, 89 |
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Natives of Great Britain, Inhabitants of the Colony, having violated the Continental Association, and become active promoters of the cruel and arbitrary persecutions of the people, and propagators of falsehoods against them, the Resolution formerly passed in their favour is rescinded 89 |
| 20, |
Ordinance for establishing a General Test, presented, and read the first time, 91 |
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Petitions of Inhabitants of Augusta County, for remuneration for services and expenses in the late Indian War, 91 |
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Soldiers in the regular service to be allowed Hunting-Shirts, Leggins, and Bindings for their Hats, by the publick, 92 |
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Proceedings of the Commissioners to treat with the Indians laid before the Convention, 92 |
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County-Lieutenants required to keep double Patroles during the ensuing holydays, 92 |
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Troops raised by an Ordinance of the last Convention, in Fincastle County, to be disbanded, 92 |
| 21, |
Ordinances for raising an additional number of Forces for the defence and protection of the Colony, and for establishing a mode of making Tobacco payments during the discontinuance of the Tobacco Law, presented, and read the first time, 92 |
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Petition of John Willoughby, of the County of Norfolk, requesting to be heard on the reports against him, of being inimical to the interests of his country, 93 |
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Petition of Archibald Govan, praying that, as he has not infringed the Association, he may not be made to suffer for the unfriendly Letters found on board his Vessel, 93 |
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Ordinance for raising an additional number of Forces, read a second time, and referred to a Committee of the Whole Convention, 93 |
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Petition of the Inhabitants of Frederick, and others residing westward of the Blue Ridge, for payment for expenses and losses in late Indian War, 94 |
| 22, |
Petition of Gary Mitchell, praying that, as he is suspected of being unfriendly to his country, there may be a full inquiry into his conduct, 94 |
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Thanks to the Officers, Volunteers and Soldiers of North-Carolina, for their prompt and generous aid in defence of our common rights against the enemies of America, 95 |
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Petition from sundry persons of Cumberland County, praying that the indulgence granted to Foreigners may be recalled, and a General Test established for all suspected persons, 96 |
| 23, |
Petition of James Wood, of Frederick County, Captain of a Company in the late expedition against the ShawaneseTowns, praying remuneration for losses sustained by him, 96 |
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Thanks to Colonel Elliot, to James and Richard Barren, and to the Inhabitants of Hampton, for their successful exertions in defeating the designs of our enemies, 97 |
| 26, |
Charles Robinson ordered to be discharged from his Parole, 97 |
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Ordinance for raising an additional number of Forces, considered in Committee of the Whole, 98 |
| 27, |
Same Ordinance further considered, 98 |
1775.
Dec.28, |
Committee to consider the services of Mr. James Wood, who was sent among the Indians on the Western Frontier prior to the late Treaty at Fort Pitt, 99 |
| 29, |
Colonel Howe directed to inform Captain Bellew, of His Majesty's Ship Liverpool, that, if he can satisfy the Convention that he comes to Virginia on a friendly errand, Provisions may be furnished for his crew; but, if not, the Inhabitants of Virginia will not contribute towards their own destruction, 99 |
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Apportionment of the Salt taken by the Cruisers at Hampton among the several Counties of the Colony, 100 |
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Ordinance for raising an additional number of Forces, further considered 101 |
| 30, |
Same Ordinance further considered, 102 |
1776,
Jan.1 |
Thanks to the Rev. Mr. Griffiths for his truly patriotick Sermon preached yesterday, 102 |
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Ordinance for raising an additional number of Forces, further considered, 102 |
| 2, |
Terms offered by Colonel Howe to the Inhabitants of Norfolk who had joined Lord Dunmore, and desired to return, approved by the Convention, 103 |
| 3, |
Archibald Campbell, John Willoughby, and Gary Mitchell, of Norfolk, discharged on their parole not to give intelligence or assistance to the enemies of America, 106 |
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Memorial of Lieutenant-Colonel Christian, William Preston, and Arthur Campbell, asking remuneration for services in late Indian war, 106 |
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Ordinance for raising additional Forces, further considered, 107 |
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Edward Hack Moseley and Edward Hack Moseley, Jun., discharged on their parole not to give intelligence or assistance to the enemies of America, 108 |
| 4, |
Matthew Phripp, of Norfolk, who, in his extremity, had taken Lord Dunmore's Oath, in the opinion of the Convention ought to be restored to the confidence of his countrymen, 109 |
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Ordinance for raising additional Forces, further considered, 109 |
| 5, |
Report of the Committee appointed to inquire whether the Goods taken on board several Vessels at Hampton were imported agreeably to the Continental Association, and whether the same belonged to friends to America, or to enemies of this Colony, 109 |
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Report of Commit on the Services of Mr. James Wood, 110 |
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Ordinance for raising additional Forces, further considered, 111 |
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Proceedings of the Court of Inquiry held on the Prisoners taken at Norfolk, and in the neighborhood thereof, laid before the Convention, 112 |
| 6, |
Report of Committee on Petition of Alexander Ross and William Thompson, of Pittsburgh, 113 |
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Ordinance for raising additional Forces, further considered in Committee of the Whole—to be reported to the Convention on the 9th instant, 113 |
| 8, |
Treasurer ordered to advance one thousand Pounds for the relief of the Inhabitants of Norfolk who have suffered from the destruction of that Town, 114 |
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The cases of two Vessels taken by Captain Barron, in Hampton Roads, and carried up York River, laid before the Convention by the President, 114 |
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Report of the Committee on the Petition of Sampson and George Matthews, 114 |
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Resolution appointing Colonel John Bowyer Commissioner of Claims on account of the late expedition against the Indians, rescinded, and Joseph Cabell appointed in his stead, 115 |
| 9, |
Report on Petition of Robert Carr, 115 |
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Petition, of Richard Hopper, master of the Ship Rockingham, in behalf of the owners, Merchants in Hull, England, 115 |
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Ordinance for raising additional Forces, with several amendments, reported to the Convention from the Committee of the Whole, 116 |
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Amendments to be considered to-morrow, 116 |
| 10, |
Letter from Council of Safety of North-Carolina: Colonel Howe has orders to remain in Virginia as long as the publick service may require, 116 |