Petition of a number of the Inhabitants of Machias. ー representing, that unjustifiable Methods had been taken to injure the Character of Captain Jeremiah Obrien ー and vindicating it in the highest termsー

In Council. Read, & Order'd, that Henry Gardner Esqr with such as the Honble House shall join, and that the same Committee take into Consideration the several Charges, & Accusations which have been made against Capt Jeremiah Obrien, and report thereon as soon as may beー

In the House of Representatives. Read, & Concurred, & are join'dー