[Annapolis] Tuesday, July 2, 1776.
James Dickinson, William Thomas, John Stevens. and Nicholas Martin, according to an order of the 28th of June, appeared before the Convention, and upon inquiry into their conduct, it appearing that only 12 sheep, 3 lambs, and 7 shoats were carried on board the Fowey, as a present to governor Eden, before they had any knowledge of the truce having been broken; it is therefore the opinion of this Convention, that the said gentlemen were not in any degree criminal in going on board the Fowey with such live stock, and that they be discharged.