Ordered, that Major John Hay be sent, also, under parole to the same place.

Arch. Blair, C. C.

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[NOTE C]—IN COUNCIL, October 8, 1779.

The Governor is advised to take proper and effectual measures for knowing, from time to time, the situation and treatment of our prisoners by the enemy, and to extend to theirs, with us a like treatment, in every circumstance; and, also, to order to a proper station, the prison-ship fitted up on recommendation from Congress from the reception and confinement of such prisoners of war, as shall be sent to it.

Arch. Blair, C. C.

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[NOTE D.]—FEMALE CONTRIBUTIONS, IN AID OF THE WAR, probably in 1780

[After letter XVII. in the MS. is inserted the following
memorandum.]

Female Contributions, in aid of the War, probably in 1780.