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�Signature[?] of Phineas Higgins & 1-4 others to protest agt[underlined] the [illegible] of any new State whose constitution tolerates slavery— House of Representatives Feb 6, 1838 Read [illegible] to a committee consisting of [illegible] Appleton, Hinks, norton, Grafs[?], Holmes, Barker ^ of Limerick, + Paine of Hallowell with such as the Senate may join. Sent up for concurence. E.H. Allen Speaker In Senate, Feb 9, 1838.