Petition of John McDonnell setting forth that he is a Native of Ireland and has resided in the State of No Carolina for s~ven Years past, has been a Considerable Sufferer in his property since the present Contest commenced with Great Britain, Had a Brigt Loaded with 5000 bus: Salt Seized by a Kings Vessel, in North Carolina, & now a Brigt from the West Indias is brought in and Condemned in this State — He humbly prays the kind Indulgence of the Court to grant him Liberty to return with his Vessell to his Native Country, &c In the House of Representatives Resolved that John McDonnell a Native of Ireland have Liberty to return with his Vessell to his Native Country, upon Condition he Carry with him such of the Irish Prisoners taken by the Brigt Independence and sent into Plymouth, as are now remaining there and shall Choose to go with Him.

In Council, Read and Concurred
Consented to by fifteen of the Council.