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force have been their only motive for taking up arms, and to defend
themselves against those endeavors is the only use they mean to
make of them, entitled to freedom, they are determined to main-
tain it at the hazard of their lives and fortunes.

Ordered, That James Hollyday, Charles Carroll of Carrollton,
and Gustavus Scott, Esqrs., revise the journal and proceedings of
this convention, and direct what parts thereof shall be published.

Convention adjourns till the second Tuesday in April next, to sit
at this place, but the council of safety may convene the convention
at any other time or place, if they shall judge it necessary.
Signed by order of the convention,

GABRIEL DUVALL, clerk.

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