Fryday May 3. 1776. A Petition from Peter Simon was presented to Congress and read.
Ordered that it be referred to a Committee of three. The Members chosen Mr. McKean,
Mr. Wythe and Mr. J. Adams.
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The Committee to whom the Report on General Washingtons Letter
{ 381 } of the 24. of March last was recommitted, brought in their report which was read.
Ordered to lie on the Table.