[Philadelphia] February 28, 1776
Ordered, That the Resolution [of the Continental Congress of November 25, 1775], recommending to the Legislatures of the several Colonies to erect Courts of Justice for the Purpose of determining concerning Captures, be adopted, and referred to the said Committee. 2
1. Samuel Hazard, et al., eds., Pennsylvania Archives (Philadelphia, 1852-1856 and Harrisburg, 1874 ー ), 8th series, VIII, 7420. Hereafter cited as Hazard, et al., eds., Pennsylvania Archives.
2. A committee of nine appointed to consider two non-maritime recommendations of the Continental Congress, namely: punishment for those harboring deserters from the Continental or Provincial forces, and the delegation of power to a commanding officer to administer an oath.
