The Journal of the Commons House of Assembly

128 COMMONS JOURNAL, FEBRUARY 27, 1758–MARCH 18, 1758Tuesday the 14th of March 1758.The Journal of Last Fridays Proceedings was read.A Message from the Governor by Mr. Bassnett.Mr. Speaker & Gentlemen,I Received on the 10th Instant a Letter from his Excellency the Earl ofLoudoun by which his Lordship Acquaints me that he has orderd the fiveCompanies of the Royal American Regiment to Embark immediatly for NewYork; The Two Companies of Virginians will also Imbark the Same Time; HisLordship observes that this will make the Point of Quarters easier & I hopeit will induce you to Give the more Chearfully the proper Supplies Concerningthat Article.William Henry Lyttelton.And then the Messenger Withdrew.And Mr. Speaker read the Message to the House.Ordered that the said Message be referred to the Consideration of theCommittee to whom his Excellencys Last Message was refferred.Mr. Speaker acquainted the House that the Clerk had contracted withMr. William Wintle to Act as his Assistant & humbly desired that the Housewill please to admitt him.Resolv’d that this House will admitt the said William Wintle to act asthe Clerk’s Assistant.And the House being Informed That Mr. Wintle attended at the door, hewas Called in and Mr. Speaker administred the following Oath to him, Viz.“You shall well & faithfully Execute the Office of Clerk Assistant of thisHouse, according to the best of Your Skill & knowledge and Shall keep all SuchMatters Secret as Shall be Enjoined You by the House. So help you God.”And then Mr. Wintle took his Seat at the Clerk’s Table.Then the House resumed the adjourned Consideration of the Residueof the Report from the Committee appointed to Audit the Accompts of theCreditors of the Public.And the Said Report being read a Second time throughout.The House agreed to the 45th Article, No. 302, on Account of ThomasWalker.The 46th, No. 303, on an Account of George Allison was disagreed withby the House.Resolved, that the said Account be rejected.The 47th, No. 304, on an Account of Sarah Clifford,The 48th, No. 305, on an Account of Susanah Walker,The 49th, No. 306, on an Account of John Scott,