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Petition of Seth Spring & als for a revision of the laws relating to the appointment defining the duties and establishing the compensation of Sheriffs, was read and referred to Messrs Smith of Newfield, Parcher of Saco & Pierce of Greene with such as the Senate may join

Report on the petition of Sylvanus Andrews & als - - of Loyalist Brown & als - - of Joseph Adams & als - granting leave for Bills, came from the Senate accepted for concurrence – and the House concurred.

The Committee to whom was referred the several orders respecting the State Printing, reported a Resolve - & the report was accepted.

Resolve relating to the State Printing, was read twice & passed to be engrossed. Sent up for concurrence.

Bill to incorporate the Proprietors of North Turner Bridge was read a 1st & 2d time and tomorrow at 10 oclock assigned for a 3d reading

Bill to incorporate a Society for the relief of the Penobscot Indians, was read a third time and passed to be engrossed in concurrence with the Senate.

Bill to incorporate the Morning Star Lodge, was read a third time and passed to be engrossed in concurrence with the Senate.

Petition of John Norwood for leave to change his name, was read & referd to the committee on change of names.

Petition of President & Fellows of Harvard College to be refunded certain taxes, was read & referred to the committee on Finance.