The Journal of the Commons House of Assembly

MARCH 18, 1758139we have resolved that he be allowed the Sum of thirty Pounds Current Moneyper Week to be paid out of the Fortification Fund during the Time he hasbeen Actually Employed as an Engineer in the Service of this Governmentincluding his Quarters as a Lieutenant in the Royal American Battallion. Andas an Encouragement to him to Continue here, as well for Carrying on thenew Works as for any other Services wherein it may be requisite to Employehim as an Engineer, we have Resolved that he be allowed out of the sameFund the Further sum of Twenty One pounds Current Money per week,during Such Time only, as he Shall hereafter be Actually Employed in ourService, not Exceeding Twelve Months. And with regard to Mr. Stradman’sbeing Wanted as an Officer of Artillery, we have Likewise resolved to makea Provission of £200 Current Money as a Recompence for his past Services,& the further sum of Nine Pounds Six Shillings per Week for such Time ashe Shall hereafter be Employed in the Service of this Government not ExceedingTwelve Months.Ordered that the said Answer be presented to the Governor by Mr.Middleton & Mr. Bull & that they do humbly desire his Excellencys Leaveto this House to Adjourn till Monday the 17th of April next.Mr. Middleton reported to the House that the Governor having beenwaited upon with the Message, his Excellency was pleased to Give the HouseLeave to adjourn Accordingly.And then the House adjourned till Monday the 17th of April Next.Return to contents ➔