Wednesday, October 23, 1776

Certain resolutions, passed by the convention of Maryland, respecting the raising the eight batallions allotted to their state, were laid before Congress, and read:

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Resolved, That they be referred to a committee of three, who are directed to report an answer thereto.

The members chosen, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Paine and Mr. Rutledge.

Printed in Journals of the Continental Congress, 6:898 .