In Congress, February 5, 1778 : Resolved, that the captain or commanding officer of each company in the service of the United States shall, at the end of every month, furnish the regimental pay-master with a pay roll ...

Imprint from Evans.
Followed by resolutions of February 6 and February 9 concerning auditors of accounts and conduct of officers. Signed: Extract from the minutes, Charles Thomson, secretary.
Evans 16115
Journals of the Continental Congress, 198
LC copy has annotation in margin next to resolution of Feb. 9: this--already transmitted. Also annotated (in pencil?): Ambrose Madison[?].
Source: Transfer from Manuscript Department, Library of Congress.
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