[Philadelphia] Friday, September 15, 1775
The Delegates from Georgia informed the Congress, that when the convention of that Colony agreed to enter into the general continental association, they resolved, among other things, "that if any vessels arrived from Gr Britain, between the sixth of July and the sixth of August, the goods imported should be stored and there remain until the Congress determined what should [be] done with them." That during that time two vessels had arrived with goods, which were accordingly stored; they therefore desired the determination of the Congress on that matter.
The Congress taking this matter into consideration,
Resolved, That it be recommended to the convention of Georgia, to cause the cargoes, which have arrived there from Great Britain or Ireland, between the sixth day of July and the sixth day of August, at the election of the proprietors, either to be sent back or sold at public auction; that out of the monies arising from such sales, the proprietors or shippers, be paid the prime cost of the said cargoes, and all charges attending the same, and the overplus be retained by the said convention, and by them be applied towards putting their province into a posture of defence.