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The Flagg however went forward. After the bills were paid the Coun- 

 cil requested William Henry, Esq., to take Mr. Herbert's deposition on 

 the facts, with intention to forward it to Congress; but upon reading it, 

 they thought it might probably induce some unfavorable suspicions of 

 the conduct of Lieut. Patterson with respect to the said money, and being 

 desirous to avoid this, as it might be injurious to that young gentleman, 

 they declined sending it at that time. They now enclose it without 

 further comment. 



The deposition of Mr. John Miller will shew the indecency of the di- 

 rection upon several packages sent by the Flag. The representation of 

 Wm. Henry, Bsqr., will give you the facts relating to the Counterfeit 

 money found on the Serjeants and others attending the Flagg. You 

 will judge what connexion Captain Christie's deposition may have with 

 this affair. 



The depositions of Lieut. Colonel Stewart, Eliza Brisben, and Margaret 

 Patton contain the best intelligence we have received of the conduct on 

 the return of the flag. 



Many circumstances have occurred which induce a Suspicion that very 

 improper sentiments have beeti thrown out by the enemy officers on 

 their way and in this borough, but, upon inquiry, no direct evidence of 

 the facts have been obtained. . . •; < 



The examination of Joseph Rode and Henry Mansin are' also 'enclosed; 

 that of Wendel Myer, it is probable, will be wanted on his trial before 

 a Civil Court, and as it is to the same purpose with the other two is not 

 sent. ■ ' '^''>'f 5.f. 



■•.-Umr) inu f. Lancaster, March 18, 1778. 



" By the Supreme Execxitive Council of the Commonwralth of Pennsylvania. 



f." ! H Jjyd-ioii .-iM ?s."A PROCLAMATION: .y^^. ao^si<iti^i ima'^iiJBiA 

 "Whereas, The Congress of the United Stated of Aiherica, by their 

 Resolve of the Seventh day of March instant, have recommended in the 

 following words, viz : htjii 9fi.t hrti 



"Whereas, Almighty God, in the righteous dispensation of His Provi- 

 dence, hath permitted the continuation of a cruel and desolating war in 

 our land; and it being at all tim«s the duty of a people to acknowledge 

 God in all his ways, and more especially to humble themselves before 

 Him when evident tokens of His displeasure are manifested, to acknow- 

 ledge his righteous government, confess and forsake their evil ways and 

 implore His Mercy : 



''Resolved^ That it be recommended to the United States of America 

 to set apart Wednesday, the Twenty-second day of April next, to be ob- 

 served as a day of Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer ; that at one time and 

 with one voice, the inhabitants may acknowledge the righteous dispen- 



