IN consequence of an appointment, at a general meeting of the citizens held this day at 12 o'clock, at the City-Hall, the following persons attended.

• Thomas Wistar,
• Matthew Carey,
• Samuel Benge,
• Stephen Girard,
• Thomas Harrison,
• Thomas Savery,
• Israel Israel,
• John Letchworth,
• James Swain,
• James Sharswood,
• James Kerr,
• Peter Helm,
• Henry Deforest,
• Joseph Inskeep, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Israel Israel was appointed Chairman pro. temp.

The committee appointed to procure a sum of mo­ney for the use of the Hospital at Bush-Hill, &c. Re­port, that they have applied to the president of the bank of North America, deposited the necessary obliga­tion, and shall have the sum of fifteen hundred dollars ready on the 16th instant.

Resolved, that James Swain, John Connelly, Israel Israel, Andrew Adgate, Stephen Girard, Matthew Carey, Thomas Savery, Jacob Weaver of [Page 10] the Northern Liberties, James Sharswood, and John M'Culloch, of Southwark, be a committee to super­intend the business at Bush-Hill and to agree with and appoint the necessary officers at that place.

Resolved, that the Treasurer advance fifty dollars to each of the above named committee, for current expenses, and to continue to advance upon their drafts as often as they may require, and that they individually make a weekly return of their expenditures.

Resolved, that James Kerr, Thomas Wistar, and John Letchworth, be a committee to prepare suitable car­riages for the use of the Physicians and for the diseased.

Resolved, that the committee be empowered to ad­vance such sums of money to poor families, at their houses, who are afflicted with the malignant disorder, and to render them such services as may be in their power to afford.

Adjourned to the 16th inst. at 6 o'clock, to meet at this place.

• Present, Israel Israel,
• James Sharswood,
• James Swain,
• Samuel Benge,
• Thomas Harrison,
• James Kerr,
• Joseph Inskeep,
• Henry Deforest,
• Thomas Wistar,
• John Letchworth, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Israel Israel, in the Chair.

The committee appointed to the care of the Hospi­tal at E [...]-Hill, report, that they have attended to their appointment and have produced their minutes, which areas follows.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm, report. "That they have visited the Hospital, and have made out a list of articles wanted at that place." Thomas Wistar is requested to procure and forward them to the Hospital.

Several of the bedsteads being out of repair, William Hamilton, Carpenter, is desired to put them in order and to make as many more as may be wanted. It is agreed that he have two dollars per day for each hand he may employ there.

James Kerr, and Israel Israel are desired to pur­chase a horse for the service of the Hospital and to engage two men to attend the cart.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm, members of this committee, commiserating the calamitous state to which the sick may probably be reduced for want of suita­ble persons to superintend the Hospital, voluntarily offered their services for that benevolent employ­ment.— Resolved, that their offers be accepted, and that they be encouraged immediately to enter upon the im­portant duties of their appointment.

[Page 12] Received a letter from John Todd, [...] inclosing a bank note for twenty dollars, for the use of the sick under the care of the committee, which was directed to be placed in the hands of the Treasurer.

At a Meeting of the Committee, September 17th.

• Present, Samuel Wetherill,
• James Sharswood,
• Thomas Wistar,
• Jonathan D. Sarjeant,
• James Kerr,
• Henry Deforest,
• Samuel Benge,
• John Letchworth,
• Joseph Inskeep,
• Thomas Harrison,
• Andrew Adgate,
• Thomas Savery,
• Israel Israel,
• John Connelly, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard, reports, "that the Hospital is advancing fast towards order and regularity—and that more effectually to promote the objects of the com­mittee, there ought to be a place procured for the accommodation of the convalescent." The Secretary is requested to make enquiry and endeavour to procure a house for that purpose.

[Page 15] He also, reports, "that Doctor De Veze had visited the Hospital, that he appears to be a professional cha­racter and that from the information he has received of his abilities and practice, in Cape-Francois, from per­sons who were intimately acquainted with him at that place, he believes him well qualified to perform the duties of a Physician at the Hospital at Bush-Hill." Whereupon it was resolved that the Doctor be desired to give his attendance at the Hospital.

James Kerr is desired to provide a horse and chair for the use, and to be at the command of the Doctor.

The manager further reports "that the sick stand in immediate need of a variety of articles for their accommodation and use, a list of which he now pre­sents to the committee." The Secretary is desired to cause them to be procured and forwarded to the Hospi­tal as early as possible.

Sundry irregularities prevailing among the persons employed as nurses and attendants on the sick, the managers are desired to discharge the disorderly. The members of the committee are requested to exert them­selves to procure a number of suitable persons to supply their places.

The Secretary reports, "that he has obtained bedsteads from the prison and forwarded them to the Hospital."

The Apothecary attended, and informs, "that the duties of his appointment are such as to render an assistant indispensibly necessary," which being taken into consideration, it was Resolved that endeavours be used to obtain one immediately.

[Page 16] A [...] belonging to Captain Borrows was [...] by the committee, the expenses to be born by the Cap­tain.

Resolved, that the committee continue their sittings constantly at the City-Hall, until the situation of the Hospital; and afflicted in the city, shall render it pro­per to adjourn.

The Secretary reports, ‘that he has made enquiry respecting a suitable place for accommodating the con­valescents, that the large stone barn at Bush-Hill appears to be the most suitable place for the purpose, which could be obtained. On consideration it was resolved, that Israel Israel be desired to send a suffici­ent number of persons to remove the [...]y and other things which are in the barn, to a place where they may be secured from loss or damage, and that the managers be instructed to take measures for sitting up that place for the accommodation of the convalescent.’

SEPTEMBER 18th 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• Jonathan D. Sarjeant,
• Joseph Inskeep,
• James Sharswood,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• James Kerr,
• Thomas Savery,
• Andrew Adgate,
• Samuel Benge,
• Henry Deforest,
• John Letchworth,
• Thomas Harrison,
• James Swain,
• John Connelly, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

Resolved, that the managers of the Hospital, at Bush-Hill, have the entire direction at that place; and that they be empowered to employ and discharge such persons as they may think proper.

The Physicians agreeably to notice, attended, viz. Doctors Physick. Cathral, Leib and Annan—when a conference was had respecting the state of the Hos­pital and the mode of affording medical assistance.

After some time spent upon the subject, the Physici­ans produced the following propositions.

Which being considered, were agreed to, with the addition of the following, viz.

That a room at the Hospital be appropriated to the use of such patients as are desirous of being under the direction of Doctor Deveze: that he procure the ne­cessary medicine for his patients, to be made up at the expence of the committee, and, if necessary, that he provide a person to administer them.

The President produced a letter from a citizen, com­plaining of the route taken by the carters employed to remove the dead from the Hospital; which being considered it was agreed, that the carters be directed to proceed in future, from the Hospital down broad street to walnut street, thence to the place of inter­ment.

The prevailing calamity having deprived a number of children of their parents and guardians, and render­ed many of the latter who have survived, incapable of [Page 21] a [...]ording those under their care the necessary suppor and protection;

The committee conceive it to be a duty incumbent on them to attend to these, as well as to sufferers of other descriptions who are labouring under the pre­vailing disorder, and to use their endeavours to provide for their comfortable accommodation and support.

On motion; Resolved, that a house be provided for the accommodation of such; and that suitable provision be made for their support: that Israel Israel, James Kerr and Thomas Harrison be a committee to carry the foregoing resolution into execution.

The managers Report that there are a variety of ar­ticles wanted for the use of the Hospital, which are directed to be obtained and forwarded as soon as pos­sible.

Doctors Cathral, Leib and Physick attended at the Hospital this day.

The Physicians anxiously wish that the committee would endeavour to prevail upon our fellow citizens to send those who are designed for the Hospital, as early as possible after they take the disorder; as the chance of recovery in case of an immediate removal is very flat­tering, but that the contrary must be expected to be the consequence of delay. The Secretary is directed to cause this to be published in the news papers.

The managers report, that they have buried eight persons from the Hospital since last evening, Seventeen have been sent out, and orders were issued for the in­terment of six persons this day, from the City-Hall.

Twenty patients not visited.

SEPTEMBER 19th 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Samuel Wetherill,
• James Sharswood,
• Jonathan D. Sarjeant,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• James Kerr,
• Samuel Benge,
• Henry Deforest,
• John Letchworth,
• Joseph Inskeep,
• Thomas Harrison,
• Andrew Adgate.
• Thomas Savery,
• Israel Israel,
• John Connelly, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

The committee appointed to procure a house for the accommodation of the orphan children, Report, "that they have obtained one." the same committee are re­quested to collect them, and see that they are properly accommodated and treated: and in case any of them should prove to be infected with the prevailing disorder, that they be removed to the Hospital.

The committee, appointed to the care of Joseph Mercier's children, Report, "that they have delivered them to Peter Barriere, who has provided a suitable place for them."

The managers of the Hospital Inform the committee ‘that they have received a copy of the resolution of yesterday relative to the appointment of Physicians, and having given it due consideration, are of opinion, that it will not be productive of the benefit desired; and having offered several forcible objections to the mode,—the committee again went into the considerati­on of this important subject; after considerable time spent thereon it was agreed to rescind the resolution of yesterday—and that the patients be separated into two [Page 23] divisions, that each division have a distinct appoint­ment, and that the nomination of Physicians be left to the managers, Stephen Girard and Peter Helm.’

Doctor Deveze attending the committee, and being recommended by the managers as a suitable person to attend as Physician for one division. It was Agreed, that he be appointed accordingly.

Doctor Physick also attending, it was Agreed, that he be appointed to the other part, the Doctor desiring to have till to morrow to consider the subject, which was approved.

Mary Parvin attending and offering herself as ma­tron of the orphan house, being well recommended for her sobriety and abilities, it is Agreed to employ her, and that she be allowed three dollars per day.

Elijah Weed keeper of the prison, having represented that there are two persons lately committed for slight offences. who it is apprehended have symptoms of the prevailing disorder upon them; to prevent the conse­quences of the disorder being introduced into that place, the Mayor is requested to give them a dis­charge. Agreed that they be admitted into the Hospital at Bush-Hill.

There being a number of French sailors and soldiers in the Prison, belonging to the army and navy of the Republic of France, at the suit of the minister of that Republic, whose continuance may be attended with alarming consequences should the prevailing disorder be introduced into the prison, it becomes an indispen­sible duty to use means to have them removed as early as possible,—The Mayor is requested to write to the [Page 24] minister of France upon the subject, and have them discharged from confinement in that place.

The Mayor reports that he has visited the prison, that he found health, industry, quietness and clean­liness prevailing there in a pleasing degree.

Three Physicians attended at the Hospital, viz. Doctors Physick, Leib and Annan. The managers report, ‘that a number of the sick were not visited this morning, that there are sixty patients in the Hos­pital, that eight died last night, and several were discharged, cured.’

That Doctor Deveze had visited the sick who were reported as not having been visited this morning.

That a number of articles for the use of the institu­tion are wanted, which are directed to be sent early to morrow.

Orders were issued for the interment of nine persons this day, from the City-Hall.

SEPTEMBER 20th 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• James Sharswood,
• Samuel Benge,
• Thomas Harrison,
• Jonathan D. Serjeant,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Joseph Inskeep, and
• Thomas Savery,
• John Letchworth,
• Andrew Adgate,
• John Connelly,
• James Kerr,
• Henry Deforest,
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

William Sinclair Sand with is engaged in the employ of the committee, as carter.

[Page 25] The managers Report, ‘that Robert Tait of Kentucky merchant, who went some days ago from the house of Barnabas M'Shane is now dead, that in his last illness he was attended by Stephen Girard and a notary public, who took an account of the manner in which his effects should be disposed of, and that he hath ap­pointed Barnabas M'Shane Innkeeper and Andrew Kennedy of this city merchant to execute his will.’

That he hath left all his estate to his brother William Tate, of the Western Country, the property which he had in possession at the Hospital when he died, was collected and brought to the committee to be delivered to his executors.

Doctor Physick attended the committee, and in­formed them, that he was willing to take charge of one half of the Hospital, which was agreed to, but the compensation to him as well as to Doctor Deveze, was by their desire deferred until a future time.

Several applications being made by poor and distres­sed objects, suffering in consequence of the prevailing calamity, who cannot obtain relief from the overseers of the poor, on account of their absence, or be admit­ted into the house of employment by reason of the refusal of the managers to admit them; their cases were taken into consideration, and it was,

Resolved, that Israel Israel, Joseph Inskeep and John Letchworth be a committee to receive applications from the poor, and administer such relief as their circum­stances may render proper and necessary.

Resolved, that Israel Israel, Joseph Inskeep and Thomas Harrison be a committee to visit the house of employment, to enquire of the steward of that place, [Page 26] what are the circumstances of it, and whether any of the managers attend there, and whether suitable objects can obtain the relief designed to be afforded by the institution.

The last mentioned committee Report, ‘that they have been to the alms-house and have had a conference with the steward; who informed them that the last meeting of the managers was on the ninth day of this month, when a resolution was entered into "that no person should be admitted into that place until further orders." that on the sixteenth instant, two members only met, when the foregoing instructions to the stew­ard were renewed.’

They were informed that the house is capable of ac­commodating two hundred patients more than it at present contains; which being considered, it was Re­solved that the managers be requested to meet the com­mittee to morrow morning at nine o'clock in order to consult upon means, for affording relief to the afflicted, not labouring under the prevailing disease.

Doctor Physick being present, the consideration of the state of the Hospital and the most eligible mode of affording medical aid was again entered upon. After considerable time spent upon the subject it was Agreed, that it would be most advisable to divide the Hospital into three divisions, that there be three Physicians ap­pointed, and that the committee immediately proceed to an election of Physicians to attend the Hospital agreeably to the regulations now concluded on: when Doctors Physick, Leib and Deveze were duly elected. The Secretary is directed to inform them of their electi­on and to request their attendance to morrow morning at nine o'clock.

[Page 27] John Vicar presented five dollars for the use of the poor, which was received and handed to the Treasurer to be applied agreeably to the design of the donor.

Sarah, Mary, Edward and Phebee Gallaghar were admitted into the orphan house.

Orders were issued this day from the City-Hall, for the interment of nine persons.

SEPTEMBER 21st 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• Jonathan D. Sarjeant,
• Joseph Inskeep,
• James Sharswood,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• James Kerr,
• Samuel Wetherill,
• Thomas Savery,
• Andrew Adgate,
• Samuel Benge,
• Henry Deforest,
• John Letchworth,
• Thomas Harrison,
• James Swain,
• John Haworth,
• John Connelly, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

A letter was received from Doctors Leib, Cathral and Physick, which was read: in which they decline accepting the appointment at the Hospital under the resolution of yesterday. The Secretary is directed to inform the managers at the Hospital of the receipt of their letter and that they need not expect the attend­ance of the Physicians this day; and to desire them to proceed to the care of the sick and to endeavour to obtain the necessary medical aid which their situation may require.

The keeper of the prison informed the committee, that there is reason to fear that the prevailing disease hath made its appearance in the jail: and as a number [Page 28] of French prisoners are there confined who are not charged with any crime, but held as deserters; and that the consequence of its breaking out, may be attended with many bad effects, it is Agreed, that the Mayor be requested to write to the Minister of France and use his endeavours [...]o have them removed.

Orders were issued this day from the City-Hall, for the interment of eight persons.

SEPTEMBER 22d 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• Jonathan D. Serjeant,
• Samuel Benge,
• Joseph Inskeep,
• Andrew Adgate,
• Stephen Girard,
• Peter Helm, and
• Henry Deforest,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• John Connelly,
• John Letchworth,
• James Swain,
• James Sharswood,
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

The managers attending this morning inform the committee that they have received the letter from the Secretary and taken the necessary care of the sick, and that there is no cause for uneasiness about medical aid, as Doctor Deveze is, with the assistance of the Apo­thecaries, fully capable of performing all the duties of the place, until the numbers shall considerably exceed those now in the Hospital.

They request that measures may be adopted to pre­vail upon those who wish to avail themselves of the advantages of the Hospital, to apply early for admission after they discover symptoms of the disease upon them; as many for want of this attention, have suffered; many have deferred it so long, that they have died on their [Page 29] way, and most who die at the Hospital, expire within two days after their admission.

The Secretary is directed to prepare an address to our fellow citizens upon the occasion, and cause it to be published as early as possible.

A packet containing sundry articles the property of Captain Burrow's, who died this day at the Hospital were delivered to Henry Deforest to be held for the use of the heirs of the said Captain Burrows.

Daniel Offley offering his assistance to the commit­tee, in such manner as they think will promote the object of their appointment. It was Resolved, that the offer be accepted and that he be requested to attend their sittings.

John Cummings, steward of the house of employ­ment, attended the committee, and informed them, that the managers are all absent; and gave an account of the circumstances of that institution.

Whereupon it was Resolved, that John Connelly, Israel Israel and James Sharswood be a committee to make enquiry into the difficulties suggested and make report whether that place can be used with propriety for the benefit of the suffering poor.

Joseph Crusel attended and made application for the effects of John Joseph Perrin, and for a certificate of his death.—The Secretary is desired to obtain the cer­tificate and deliver it to the said Joseph Crusel, who is requested to bring proof of his right to the effects of the deceased.

Joseph Keen presented ten dollars for the use of the sick; which was delivered to the Treasurer, to be applied agreeably to the desire of the donor.

[Page 30] Doctor Benjamin Duffield offered his services to assist at the Hospital, at Bush-Hill, which are accept­ed,— Agreed, that the thanks of the committee be presented to him, that he be furnished with a chaise or other carriage to aid him in his benevolent under­taking.

Orders were issued this day from the City-Hall, for the interment of fourteen persons.

SEPTEMBER 23rd 1793.

• Present, Jonathan D. Serjeant,
• Andrew Adgate,
• Joseph Inskeep,
• James Sharswood,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Israel Israel,
• John Connelly,
• Samuel Benge,
• James Kerr,
• John Letchworth,
• Henry Deforest,
• James Swain,
• John Haworth,
• Thomas Savery,

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

The managers of the house of employment being absent, the Mayor and Hilary Baker, Esq. prepared blanks for the admission of suitable objects into that place, conformably to Law.

Hugh Ferguson being recommended by Nicholas Waln and Doctor Park, as a suitable object, was ac­cordingly sent to the alms house.

Doctor Logan offers two or three cart loads of turnips, for the use of the sick, which are directed to be sent for.

James Graham presented a letter accompanying se­veral propositions, respecting the mode of arranging the Apothecaries department. Referred to future consi­deration.

[Page 31] John Pea is employed as a carter, at one dollar per day.

Sent Catharine Ord to the house of employment.

Owen M'Garvey and Henry Spence were admitted into the orphan house, M'Garvey's father and mother both died at the Hospital at Bush-Hill.

Sent Mary Maloy to the house of employment.

The managers Report, that they have buried nine the last twenty four hours, have discharged several, and that there are twenty one convalescents.

Orders were issued for the interment of six persons this day.

SEPTEMBER 24th 1793.

• Present, Israel Israel,
• Jonathan D. Serjeant,
• Joseph Inskeep,
• James Sharswood,
• Henry Deforest,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Andrew Adgate,
• Samuel Benge,
• John Haworth,
• Thomas Savery,
• John Letchworth,
• James Swain, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

Rowland Sandiford is employed to serve at the Hos­pital under the direction of the managers.

The calls for the relief of the sick and distressed appearing to continue without abatement,

Resolved, that application be made to the bank of North America for a further loan of five thousand dollars, and that a new subscription be opened to in­demnify them; and that the Treasurer and Jonathan D. Serjeant, be desired to apply to the President and directors for the purpose.

[Page 32] The Treasurer and Jonathan D. Serjeant returned and Report, ‘that the President and directors cheer­fully complyed with their request; and offer to furnish a further supply, if it shall be found necessary.’

The overseers of the poor of the Northern Liberties met the committee and represented that frequent appli­cations are made to them for the burial of the dead, and request that they may be furnished with a horse and cart.

Whereupon it was Resolved, that they be desired to provide a horse and cart and render an account of the expence to the committee, who will provide for the same.

The further services of James Graham being un­necessary, the managers are requested to settle his account in order for payment.

Doctor Benjamin Duffield Reports, "that he has visited the Hospital and finds every thing there in proper order,—that he is satisfied with the mode of practice of Doctor Deveze, and the treatment of the sick, and recommends the continuance of the French Apothecaries."

Lott Davis, John Miller, Mary Smith, Ann Maria Anthony and three children of Forbes Newton were sent to the orphan house.

It was Agreed to pay one dollar per week for three weeks, for the support of Mathew M'Kean, a blind man who is going to his friends in the country.

On complaint that some of the coffins are not pro­perly pitched—it is ordered that measures be taken to remedy this neglect, and that the persons employed to make coffins be enjoined to be more attentive in future.

[Page 33] The managers Report, that all the sick are on bed­steads, and furnished with suitable bedding, that the rooms are all numbered and that the whole house is in regular order.

Orders were issued this day from the City-Hall, for the interment of fifteen persons.

SEPTEMBER 25th 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Israel Israel,
• Jonathan D. Serjeant,
• Samuel Benge,
• Joseph Inskeep,
• James Sharswood,
• Thomas Savery,
• James Swaine,
• Samuel Wetherill,
• John Letchworth,
• Henry Deforest,
• John Haworth, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

The Mayor presented a letter which he had received from the minister of the French Republic, now at New-York, in answer to one written by him at the request of the committee, relative to the French sailors and soldiers confined in the prison of this city: in which the minister refers to Secretary Bournonville, to give such aid in disposing of the prisoners as may be thought best.

The committee being informed by the orphan com­mittee that the children under their care, although in other respects sufficiently provided for, are very desti­tute of changes of clothing. They therefore request such of their fellow citizens as have childrens clothing to spare, to send it to the City-Hall, where it will be thankfully received.

[Page 34] The Secretary is requested to cause the foregoing minute to be published.

William Smith was admitted into the orphan house.

Orders were issued this day, from the City-Hall, for the interment of nine persons.

SEPTEMBER 26th 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• Jonathan D. Serjeant,
• Joseph Inskeep,
• James Sharswood,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Samuel Benge,
• Henry Deforest,
• Jacob Weaver,
• James Swaine,
• John Letchworth, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

Many injurious reports having been circulated relative to the interment of the dead in the Potters-Field—it was Agreed to request the attendance of Joseph Ogden, who has the charge of that burying place—who at­tended and satisfied the committee that the reports were groundless—and as his character has been attacked, he desired that a committee might be appointed to view the ground and the mode of interment in order that the minds of the public may be satisfied on the subject.

Whereupon Israel Israel and James Sharswood were appointed to view the ground and report.

The committee having returned Report, that they are satisfied that the charges of improper interments are unfounded and that the mode pursued is proper and safe.—The Secretary is directed to publish an account of this business as early as possible.

A letter was received from the Physicians at the Hospital—the consideration of which is deferred for the present.

[Page 35] Orders were issued this day, from the City-Hall, for the interment of five persons.

SEPTEMBER 27th 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Jonathan D. Serjeant,
• Israel Israel,
• Joseph Inskeep,
• James Sharswood,
• James Kerr,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• John Haworth,
• Thomas Savery,
• John Letchworth,
• Samuel Benge,
• James Swain,
• Henry Deforest, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

Doctor Duffield Reports, ‘that the Hospital is in good order, that there are ninety five patients in the Hospital;—that several who were admitted yesterday were in the last stages of the disorder, that in general the persons who die are those who have not been there above two or three days and that nine were sent to the convalescent house.’

Anthony Fraim, John Burden, Mary Burden, David Parvin and James Ross were admitted into the orphan house.

Orders were issued this day, from the City-Hall, for the interment of seven persons.

SEPTEMBER 28th 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• James Sharswood,
• Jonathan D. Serjeant,
• Joseph Inskeep,
• Thomas Savery,
• James Kerr,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Samuel Benge,
• James Swain,
• Henry Deforest, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

[Page 36] Doctor Logan having visited the Hospital at Bush-Hill, attended and informed the committee that the house was in good order—that it was clean and under excellent regulations. He produced a letter on the subject, which the Secretary is desired to hand to the printer for publication.

The consideration of the crouded state of the Pot­ters Field, being again brought before the committee and some time spent in considering the subject, it was

Resolved, that James Kerr and John Haworth be a committee to view the north west public square of the city, and report the situation of it and whether it would not be a more suitable spot for a burial ground than that now occupied for the purpose.

A letter was received from the orphan children of the late Matthew Parker, respecting some infected bedding, &c. at the late dwelling house of John D. Coxe, which causes much uneasiness to them as well as to the neighbours generally; whereupon it was Resolved, that Thomas Savery be requested to take the necessary measures for having the cause of complaint removed.

Doctor Duffield Reports, that there are one hun­dred and six patients in the Hospital—seven were removed to the convalescent house, and more would have been sent but for the state of their blisters.

Sent John Butter to the house of employment.

Agreed, that the consideration of the bills of the Physicians be referred to a future day.

Clementina King, John King, Charles King, Richard Smith, Sophia Smith and Margaret Glancey were admitted into the orphan house.

Orders were issued this day from the City-Hall, for the interment of ten persons.

SEPTEMBER 29th 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• Jonathan D. Serjeant,
• Joseph Inskeep,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• James Sharswood,
• James Swain, and
• Thomas Savery,
• Samuel Benge,
• James Kerr,
• John Haworth,
• Henry Deforest,
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

The committee appointed to make enquiry concern­ing the public square, Report, that they have been there, to ascertained the spot; and are of opinion that it is a suitable place for the interment of the dead, and that it ought to be used for that purpose.

Whereupon it was Resolved, that the same commit­tee call upon Joseph Ogden and request him to inter the dead in that ground, for the future.

Rachael Moloy was admitted into the orphan house.

Orders were issued this day from the City-Hall, for the interment of nine persons.

SEPTEMBER 30th 1793.

• Jonathan D. Sarjeant,
• Israel Israel,
• Thomas Savery,
• James Kerr,
• Henry Deforest,
• Joseph Inskeep,
• Samuel Benge,
• John Letchworth,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• James Swain,
• James Sharswood,
• John Haworth,
• Daniel Offley, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

[Page 38] The number of children increasing at the orphan house, and other circumstances requiring a more commodious and airy situation, the committee appoint­ed to the care of the orphans are requested to pay early attention to this business.

Thomas Harrison a member of the orphan commit­tee having left the city, and Daniel Offley offering his services, he is requested to take his place in that com­mittee.

The orphan committee having attended to the request of the committee made this morning▪

Report, that they have found a place, which they think more eligible than that at present occupied, if it can be obtained. It is the house lately made use of for and known by the name of the Loganian Library: and is now the property of John Swanwick, Esq. and at present in possession of Ambrose Varinot, to whom the landlord hath made application to induce him to give up possession▪ and hath further offered, to be at any necessa­ry expence to render it convenient and suitable for the purpose designed.

The committee are desired to continue their atten­tion to the business and if possible prevail on the Tenant to give early possession.

John Wilcox has presented four fine sheep for the use of the poor and sick, which are directed to be placed under the care of Henry Deforest to be dispo­sed of agreeable to the design of the donor.

The managers have delivered sundry small packages containing effects of persons sick at the Hospital and of others who have died, which are directed to be handed to Henry Deforest to be held till properly claimed.

[Page 39] Orders were issued this day from the City-Hall, for the interment of twelve persons.

This day died Andrew Adgate, one of the members of the committee.

OCTOBER 1st 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Jonathan D. Serjeant,
• Israel Israel,
• John Letchworth,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• James Sharswood,
• Samuel Benge,
• Henry Deforest,
• Joseph Inskeep,
• Thomas Savery,
• Jacob Whitman,
• Daniel Offley, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

James Wilson one of the overseers of the poor, at­tended the committee, and produced an account, of sundry expenditures made by him for the use of the poor, previous to the appointment of this committee, which he wishes may be discharged. After some time spent in considering the subject it was unanimously Re­solved, that this committee cannot take any measures relative to this business, and that his account cannot be allowed.

The orphan committee Report, "that they have this day taken possession of the house lately the Loganian Library for an orphan house."

Orders were issued this day from the City-Hall, for the interment of fourteen persons.

OCTOBER 2d 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Jonathan D. Serjeant,
• James Kerr,
• [Page 40] Israel Israel,
• James Sharswood,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• John Letchworth,
• Joseph Inskeep,
• Samuel Benge,
• Thomas Savery,
• James Swain,
• Henry Deforest,
• Daniel Offley,
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

A letter was received dated at Haddonfield New-Jersey this day, signed by sundry inhabitants of that town, informing the committee that they had opened a subscription for procuring supplies of provisions for the use of the sick and distressed at the Hospital and in the city; that eighty pounds are already subscribed and that the subscription is going forward, that they had by this conveyance sent forty four fowls and that a further supply would be forwarded towards the last of the week." Which instance of sympathy and friendship for our suffering fellow citizens claiming our grateful acknowledgment, it was

Resolved, that the benevolent donors be early in­formed of the receipt of the above communications and donation, and that the thanks of this committee be transmitted to them. The Secretary is directed to cause the said letter and subscription to be published.

The number of patients at the Hospital encreasing daily, and there not being sufficient room to accommo­date them comfortably, it was Resolved, that a house of fifty feet by twenty be instantly undertaken, and compleated as early as possible for the reception of the sick, with chimney's, &c. suitable for such a place, and that Stephen Girard, Peter Helm and Thomas Savery be a committee to have the same executed.

[Page 41] The managers Report, ‘that the Hospital is clean and in good order, that the several nurses and attend­ants perform their respective duties to satisfaction; several patients have been removed to the convalescent house and many have been discharged.’

A large supply of sheets, blankets, &c. being im­mediately necessary, Thomas Wistar and Henry Defor­est are requested to take their instructions from the managers and procure every necessary that may be required for the use of the sick at the Hospital.

Eliza Day, Joseph Campbell, Sarah and Charles Daver, and James Jenkins were this day admitted into the orphan house.

Orders were issued this day from the City-Hall for the interment of fifteen persons.

OCTOBER 3d, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Jonathan D. Serjeant,
• Israel Israel,
• Joseph Inskeep,
• James Sharswood,
• Samuel Benge,
• John Letchworth,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• James Kerr,
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

The President presented a letter from John Broom chairman of the committee appointed by the citizens of New-York, to prevent the introduction and spreading of infectious diseases in that city, dated New-York 26th ult. offering such aid as in their power, for the relief of the poor and most distressed citizens of this place; which being read, the President was requested to prepare an answer and forward it.

The Secretary is directed to deliver the letter and answer to the printer for publication.

[Page 42] Clement Humphreys attended the committee and made an offer of his services in Southwark, to assist in forwarding the sick to the Hospital, and in burying the dead. Which being accepted he is requested to pro­cure a horse and cart, and send his bills to the com­mittee for the expences which may occur in the business.

The Committee appointed to the care of the orphans, Report that they have taken possession of the late Lo­ganian Library agreeably to the direction of the committee:—and that the nature of their appointment requires assistance,—whereupon Resolved, that James Sharswood and John Letchworth be added to the com­mittee.

Thomas Savery is requested to procure an account of the number of persons employed in making coffins, and Report the rates, &c. that they are employed at.

John Kinsinger, Ann M. Taylor and David Parvin were admitted into the orphan house.

Orders were issued this day from the City-Hall, for the interment of thirteen persons.

OCTOBER 4th 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Jonathan D. Serjeant,
• Israel Israel,
• Joseph Inskeep,
• James Swain,
• Thomas Savery,
• Samuel Benge,
• James Kerr,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Henry Deforest,
• James Sharswood,
• John Letchworth, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

[Page 43] A note was received from Joseph Russell accompa­nying eighteen bundles of shirts and shifts for the use of the orphans under the care of the committee, the gift of the Widow Grubb at Chester.

A letter, with a supply of provisions was received from the Gloucester County committee and delivered to Elijah Weed for the use of the sick.

They inform that their subscription has encreased to near £200. and that they shall continue to furnish provisions regularly on the days preceding market days. The present supply consists of one lamb, two cheese, twenty nine and an half pounds, sixty fowls, two bushels corn, twenty five and an half pound butter, four dozen eggs, five and an half bushels sweet pota­toes, half barrel vinegar and a bundle of cloaths and linen for the Hospital.

Elijah Weed offering to take the charge of provisi­ons sent for the use of the Hospital from Gloucester County and elsewhere—it is Agreed that his offer be accepted and that the Secretary inform the Gloucester committee thereof.

It being believed that every information relative to the effects of the prevailing disorder in this city would be acceptable to our fellow citizens, as well as useful to posterity, it is Agreed that Edmund Hogan be em­ployed to make enquiry into the numbers of houses that are locked up or deserted in the City and Suburbs, with such information on the subject, as he may be ena­bled to obtain.

Samuel Wetherill informs the committee, that the indisposition of several of his family who are afflicted with the prevailing malignant disease, hath prevented his attendance for some days; that many apothecary [Page 44] shops being shut, it becomes the more necessary, for the relief of the sick, for him to attend to the distribu­tion of medicine at present; and therefore requests that the committee will excuse his absence from their board, until he shall be better enabled to give his atten­dance.

The managers Report, that eighteen patients have died within the last 24 hours—the greater part of them having been sent out within a few days last past. One died going out, fifty six are convalescents, and one hundred and thirty six is the whole number now in the Hospital. The general prospect of the Hospital is favourable, and could the citizens be prevailed upon to go out as soon as they are attacked by the disorder the lives of many might be preserved.

Christiana and Elenor Wossem; William, Thomas and Ann Cresswell; Rachael Obercow and two children of the name of Brayley, were admitted into the or­phan house.

Orders were issued this day from the City-Hall, for the interment of fourteen persons.

OCTOBER 5th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Samuel Benge,
• Thomas Savery,
• James Sharswood,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• John Letchworth,
• Israel Israel,
• Henry Deforest,
• James Swaine,
• James Kerr, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

Received a letter from Captain Nathaniel Falconer inclosing a bank note for fifty dollars, which he desires [Page 45] may be applied to the use of the orphans; it was deliv­ered to the Treasurer.

Issued an order to the Steward of the house of em­ployment to receive—Chapman, an ancient poor woman.

John Connelly attended, and informed the committee that the indisposition of his wife and family [...]th pre­vented his giving attendance for some days past.

Maria Summers a mulatto child from the Hospital, was sent to the orphan house.

Orders were issued this day from the City-Hall, for the interment of fourteen persons.

OCTOBER 6th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• Samuel Benge,
• James Sharswood,
• Thomas Savery,
• John Connelly,
• John Letchworth,
• Joseph Inskeep,
• James Swaine,
• Henry Deforest, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

The Secretary is directed to inform William Ha­milton, carpenter at Bush-Hill, that the committee have no further occasion for his services.

The managers Report, that they have buried eight, last 24 hours, five of whom were sent out yesterday—that there are sixty three in the convalescent house an that things wear a more favourable aspect.

A letter was received from John Barry, Thomas L. Moore, William Burrows, William M'Pherson and David Leno [...], communicating their attentions of send­ing [Page 46] some provisions for the poor, and requesting infor­mation of the best mode of conveying them, which the President is requested to answer.

Catharine Summers and Biddy, Honor, Ann and Mary Sweeny, were admitted into the orphan house.

Orders were issued this day, from the City-Hall, for for the interment of twenty persons.

OCTOBER 7th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• Samuel Benge,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• James Sharswood,
• Joseph Inskeep,
• John Letchworth,
• Thomas Savery,
• John Connelly,
• Henry Deforest, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

Received a letter from the inhabitants of Potts-Grove dated the 5th October, covering a copy of reso­lutions of a meeting held at that place for the purpose of affording relief to the afflicted in this city, signed by Francis Nichols, chairman.

Also another letter from the inhabitants of Provi­dence township, dated the 6th, signed by Frederick A. Muhlenburg, covering the resolves of that township for the like purpose as the foregoing—which are di­rected to be answered.

Patty Conrad Bevrum; Jane, Mary and Susanna Miller; George Reed; Stephen, Rachael, Hannah, Sally, and John Eastwick and Richard Welsh, were admitted into the orphan house.

Orders were issued this day, from the City-Hall, for the interment of eighteen persons.

OCTOBER 8th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• Samuel Benge,
• James Sharswood,
• Thomas Savery,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Matthew Carey,
• Joseph Inskeep,
• John Letchworth,
• Henry Deforest,
• James Kerr,
• John Connelly, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

A letter was received from John Redman dated Sa­lem, the 5th instant informing that a number of per­sons in his neighbourhood sympathising with our afflict­ed fellow citizens, are making a collection for the re­lief of the sick, &c. Thomas Wistar is requested to answer the letter, acknowledging their benevolent at­tention.

A letter was received from William Innes brewer, Southwark, which the secretary is directed to answer.

The increasing necessities of the Poor, give reason to apprehend, that they will stand in need of consider­able aids for their support; and our fellow citizens and friends in the country having communicated their dispositions and resolutions of forwarding supplies for the poor and distressed, the subject being taken into consideration it was Resolved,

That a committee of eight members be appointed to receive applications and recommendations, and to af­ford relief, where it may be proper, and that Israel Israel, John Letchworth, James Kerr, Matthew Carey, James Swaine, John Haworth, Jacob Witman and James Sharswood be this committee.

[Page 48] That an assistant committee be formed of respecta­ble citizens, from the different parts of the city to re­commend suitable objects for relief to the above com­mittee of eight.—

The same committee are desired to wait upon the citizens herein after named, and request their assist­ance and attendance at this place to-morrow, viz.

• William Sprague,
• William Gregory,
• Jacob Witman,
• James Swaine,
• George Forepaugh,
• Casper Snyder,
• Peter Smith,
• Joseph Burns,

• Richard Whitehead,
• Joseph Kerr,
• John Ettris,

• Thomas Willis,
• Daniel Dawson,
• Peter Thompson,
• Thomas Allibone,
• George Reinhart,
• Lambert Wilmer,

• William Sansom,
• Justinian Fox
• Amos Wickersham,

• Arthur Howell,
• Thomas Dobson,
• Alexander Cochran,
• John Olden,

• Jeremiah Paul,
• Casper W. Morris,
• [Page 49] James Cummings,
• Thomas Castiere,

• Samuel Coats,
• George Rutter,
• Benjamin W. Morris,

• Levi Holingsworth,
• Samuel Pancost,
• John Woodside,

• Joseph Russel,
• Campbell Dick,
• Isaac Jones,
• John M,Minn,
• John Wood,

• William Innis,
• Richard Mosley,
• William Robinson,
• John Grantham,
• William Clifton,
• John Savage,
• John Patterson,

A letter was received from Josiah Reeves, dated this morning▪ in behalf of a number of inhabitants of Evesham, communicating their intentions of forward­ing supplies for the use of the poor—The secretary is directed to answer it.

Israel Israel is particularly requested to have the grain stacked at the Hospital as early as possible.

The managers Report that there were sixteen deaths, at the Hospital this day.

This day died Jonathan D. Sargeant, one of the members of the committee.

[Page 50] Betsy, Susanna, Lydia and Sally Steinfelt, Nathan and Ely Findly, and P [...]y and Sally Davis, were ad­mitted into the Orphan House,

Orders were issued this day, from the City-Hall for the interment of nineteen persons.

OCTOBER 9th, 1793.

• present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Samuel Benge.
• Israel Israel,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Matthew Carey,
• James Sharswood,
• James Kerr,
• John Letchworth,
• Thomas Savery,
• Henry Deforest, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm, at the Hospital.

Two letters were received from sundry citizens of Philadelphia now in the neighbourhood of Wilming­ton, dated the 7th and 8th instant, covering a copy of resolutions entered into at that place, for the purpose of contributing to the relief of the sick and poor in this city and vicinity. The President is requested to answer them by the first opportunity.

A letter was received from Major M'Pherson; in­forming the committee that he had sent a steer and a quantity of vegetables for the use of the poor; and that he should send more by the first opportunity.

Another was received from Jonathan Williams, Esq dated this day at Mount Pleasant on Schuylkill, in­forming that he had sent a load of vegetables for the use of the poor.

One other letter was received without date, under the signature of a Friend covering fifteen dollars, for the use of the poor.

[Page 51] The managers Report, that Colonel Perry and Wil­liam G [...]enville are both dead, they now deposite sun­dry articles which were the property of the former in the hands of the committee as per list, to be held for the use of his daughter and heirs when they may ap­pear, the will of the latter was handed to the com­mittee, who he hath appointed his executors.

This day a number of the citizens, who were re­quested to assist this committee, attended, and the mode of arranging the business was agreed on.

David, John and Jenny Williams; John Reedle, Sally Polhemus and Mary Sweeny were admitted in­to the Orphan House.

Orders were issued this day from the City Hall for the interment of twenty-three persons.

OCTOBER 10th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• James Sharswood,
• James Kerr,
• John Letchworth,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Henry Deforest, and
• Thomas Savery,
• Samuel Benge,
• James Swain,
• John Connelly,
• Matthew Carey,
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

A letter was received from a committee at Potts-Grove, informing that they had forwarded fourteen sheep to peter Robeson's mill for the use of the sick, and requesting information how they may render them­selves most useful. The secretary is desired to answer this letter and take measures for disposing of the sheep.

[Page 52] Another letter was received from sundry citizens of Philadelphia residing in and near Germantown, signed by G. H. Wells accompanying several resolutions relative to supplying the necessities of the poor.—The secretary is directed to answer it.

Information being given of improper management in the interments in one of the burial grounds of this city; Matthew Carey is appointed to enquire into the business and have the cause of complaint, if any, re­moved.

John Rutter and Mary Curren were admitted into the Orphan House.

Orders were issued this day from the City Hall, for the interment of twenty-one persons.

OCTOBER 11th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Samuel Benge,
• James Sharswood,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• James Kerr,
• John Letchworth,
• Thomas Savery,
• Henry Deforest, and
• Caleb, Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

Peter Shiras, Esq. of Mount Holly, presented to the committee one hundred pounds, as a donation from the inhabitants of Mount Holly and that neighbourhood, for the use of the poor of the City, Northern Liberties, and district of Southwark, who may stand in need of relief, in consequence of the prevailing disease; which was delivered to the Treasurer, to be disposed of a­greeably to the design of the donors.

[Page 55] A letter dated the 5th Inst. covering the resolutions of the inhabitants of Potts Grove and its vicinity, with fourteen sheep, were received, and another letter from the same place of the 10th, with 106 Fowls.

The Secretary is directed to answer the letters and acknowledge the receipt of the sheep and fowls.

The managers inform the committee, that twenty patients died at the Hospital the last 24 hours; that they had received 15 men and 8 women, that several patients were sent to the convalescent house, and that several are discharged, cured.

Maria Hicks, Jane Elliott, and Betsey Seafert, were admitted into the orphan house.

Orders were issued this day, from the City-Hall for the interment of twenty four persons.

OCTOBER 12th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• Samuel Benge,
• James Sharswood,
• Thomas Savery,
• Thomas Wistar Treas.
• John Letchworth,
• James Kerr,
• Matthew Carey,
• Henry Deforest,
• James Swaine, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

The managers Report, that there is a great want of the herb centaury. Resolved that 400 hand bills be printed and distributed for the purpose of obtaining a supply.

Two letters were received, one from John Pearson dated Darby this day, informing of a sum of money being collected for the use of the orphans under [...] care of the committee and requesting information how to dispose of it;

[Page 56] The other from Aaron H. Middletown, of Wood­bury to Joseph Lownes, informing him that the sum of fifty seven pounds hath been raised for the use of the poor and distressed citizens, which he desires to be informed how to dispose of.

The Secretary is directed to answer these letters.

Ten dollars were received f [...]om George Peddle as a donation for the use of the poor—which is directed to be handed to the Treasurer.

This day died Daniel Offley, one of the members of the committee.

A letter dated this day was received, signed by Ben­jamin Brannon, informing that the inhabitants of the country of Delaware were contributing for the relief of the sick at Bush-Hill, or for such persons as may stand in need of relief in the City or Liberties, and request­ing information from the committee on the subject; the Secretary is requested to answer it.

The managers Report, that they have in their posses­sion several parcels of money and other effects, the property of sundry persons sick and dead at the Hos­pital.

They also Report that this hath been a bad day,—that they have buried twenty eight since their last report.

The property above mentioned is directed to be put in the hands of Henry Deforest, for the use of those to whom it belongs, or may have authority to receive it.

That eighteen men and nine women were this day buried from the Hospital—and that fourteen patients were received there.

On motion, it was agreed, that a return be made of the names of all the persons employed by the commit­tee [Page 57] both at the Hospital and elsewhere, with the terms on which they are engaged: and generally of the regu­lar expences which the committee are at, in the prose­cution of the business entrusted to their care; in order that a due oeconomy may be pursued in the expendi­tures.

That Israel Israel, James Sharswood, Thomas Wis­tar, Matthew Carey, James Kerr, and Caleb Lownes, be a committee to prepare a plan for distributing the donations which shall be from time to time received.

Ann Henson; William and Margaret Norris, were admitted into the orphan house.

Orders were issued this day, from the City-Hall for the interment of twenty nine persons.

OCTOBER 13th 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• James Sharswood,
• John Letchworth,
• James Kerr,
• Matthew Carey,
• Samuel Benge,
• Thomas Savery,
• Henry Deforest,
• James Swain,
• John Haworth, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

Ten dollars were received from Matthew Spilliard for the use of the distressed, which is directed to be delivered to the Treasurer.

The managers report, that nine men, and nine wo­men were received at Bush-Hill and ten men and six women buried.

Mary and Eliza Elder; Alexander, Betsey, and Jane M'Clean; and George Taylor were admitted into the orphan house.

[Page 58] Orders were issued this day from the City-Hall, for the interment of twenty one persons.

OCTOBER 14th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• James Sharswood,
• James Kerr,
• Henry Deforest,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• James Swain, and
• Samuel Benge,
• Jacob Whitman,
• John Letchworth,
• Matthew Carey,
• John Haworth,
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

A letter was received from Paul Zantzinger at Lan­caster, informing the committee of a collection being made of clothing for the orphans under their care, and that a collection, through the county, of cash and provisions was making for the use of the poor, &c.

Several Letters were received, viz.

One from Philip Price and others in Kingsessing township, with seventy seven pounds eight shillings and four pence, for the use of the poor and distressed.

One from Germantown, dated the 13th Inst. from John Dunlap, chairman of the citizens of Philadelphia resident at that place, covering eleven hundred and six dollars, raised by them for the use of the poor, &c. to be disposed of in such a manner as the committee may think will best relieve the distressed in the City and its vicinity—with a subscription of credit for obtaining a further accommodation at the bank, for eight or ten thousand dollars.

A letter from Robert Ralston, da [...]ed Wilmington 12th Inst. was received, with a donation of two and an [...] barrels of [...]mes.

[Page 59] One from Daniel Cooper, dated this morning, in­forming that fifty seven pounds had been delivered to him by A. H. Middletown, from the committee at Woodbury, for the relief of the distressed which the Secretary has received, and handed it to the Treasurer.

Two quarters of veal and a quantity of vegetables were received from Captain Barry, for the use of the poor.

Many instances occuring where there is property left by the deceased and no persons legally authorised to take care of it: the committee desirous as far as may be in their power to preserve such property from waste or embezzelment, having taken the same under consi­deration, do appoint Matthew Carey, John Letchworth, and Caleb Lownes, a committee to obtain information on the subject, and report a plan for affording the ne­cessary aid, in such circumstances.

Twelve men, and six women were received at Bush-Hill and eight men, and three women buried from thence.

Catharine, John, Ann and Rebecca Johnson; Eliza­beth Watson; Billy Dee a mulatto; John Crane and Elizabeth Ryan, were admitted into the orphan house.

Orders were issued this day, from the City-Hall, for the interment of twenty two persons.

OCTOBER 15th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Samuel Benge,
• Israel Israel,
• James Sharswood,
• Thomas Savery,
• John Letchworth,
• James Swaine,
• Henry Deforest,
• Thomas Wistar, [...].
• [Page 60] John Haworth,
• James Kerr,
• Matthew Carey, and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

Several letters were received, viz.

One from the committee of Delaware county, in­forming that they had raised the sum of one hundred and ninety one pounds seven shillings and six pence, which they had empowered Nathaniel Newlin to pay to any person authorised to receive the same. They also inform that they have assurance of a further sum. The Secretary is directed to answer their letter, and Henry Deforest is requested to go to Nathaniel Newlin's to receive the money and deliver it to the Treasurer.

One from Bowes Reed, Esq. was received dated Burlington 14th Inst. desiring information how the in­habitants of that place shall dispose of the donations received for the relief of the poor of this City.

And one from the inhabitants of the upper part of Burlington county, requesting information of the like nature. The Secretary is directed to answer these let­ters.

Sixteen dollars were received from John Wilson, and ten dollars from Samuel Coutty, for the use of the sick, which are directed to be handed to the Trea­surer.

On Motion, Agreed, that Matthew Carey, James Sharswood and Caleb Lownes be a committee to select from the correspondence of this committee such letters as may be proper for publication.

Four men and eleven women were received this day at Bush-Hill, and eight men and six women buried from thence

[Page 61] Elizabeth, Mary, Susanna, Eloisa and William Beatty were admitted into the orphan house.

Orders were issued this day, from the City-Hall, for the interment of fourteen persons.

OCTOBER 16th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• Samuel Benge,
• Matthew Carey,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Henry Deforest,
• John Haworth, and
• James Kerr,
• John Letchworth,
• James Swain,
• Thomas Savery,
• Jacob Witman,
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

A letter from Joseph Potts dated the 16th Instant, with the copy of the resolutions of the meeting of the inhabitants of Montgomery county, held at Norris­town, were read, which the Secretary is directed to an­swer.

Henry Deforest was desired to take the answer to the letter of the inhabitants of Delaware county to Natha­niel Newlin and receive from him the money collected for the use of the afflicted. Which service he per­formed and delivered the money to the Treasurer.

The managers report, that the following persons are employed at the Hospital at the rates affixed to their respective names.

John Haworth and Israel Israel are appointed a com­mittee to procure a supply of wood and have it depo­sited in a suitable place for the use of the Hospital and the poor, they are requested to continue to purchase, until they shall have 500 cords in store.

The managers Report, that

[Page 63] Seven men, and two women were received at Bo [...] Hill, and six men, and three women buried from thence.

This day died Joseph Inskeep one of the members of the committee.

John Simpson; John Peter Mory; Mary Antoinette Cambay; Catharine, Elizabeth, William, Charles, Lew­is and Ann Figel, were admitted into the Orphan House.

Orders were issued this day, from the City-Hall, for the interment of twelve persons.

OCTOBER 17th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• Thomas Savery,
• John Haworth,
• John Letchworth,
• Matthew Carey,
• Samuel Benge,
• James Kerr,
• Henry Deforest, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

The following letter from Richard Varick, Esq. mayor of the city of New-York, dated 12th Instant, was this day received, which the president was desir­ed to answer.

On Motion Resolved, That a committee be appoint­ed to settle the accounts of the different members of the committee who have received monies from the treasurer, and that John Connelly and James Shars­wood be this committee.

Resolved, That the secretary apply to Mazrie and William Boyce for their assistance in taking charge of the property of the orphan children, who now are or [Page 66] hereafter may become objects of the care of this com­mittee.

Resolved, That a well qualified accountant be em­ployed, for keeping the accounts of the committee, and that Matthew Carey, be appointed to procure one.

That an exact list be obtained of the daily burials in each ground in this city and vicinity.

From accounts received from different quarters of the city, it is evident that the disorder now raging, has for the last week been more general and alarming than at any time since its appearance—its greatest height being about the 12th, the mortality at the Hos­pital also at that period, being greater than at any o­ther time.

Whether it is owing to the extreme malignancy of the disease, neglect, or delay of sending the patients to the Hospital in the early stage of the disease can­not be determined; it is remarkable that the greater part of those who die, terminate their existence with­in three days after their admission, many on the next day after, and frequent instances occur of their dy­ing on the passage to the Hospital.

The managers Report, that sixteen men and four women have this day been received into the Hospital and five men, and five women buried from thence.

John Scriminger; Mary, John, Margaret, Norry and George Grogan; Kitty King; Elizabeth Neaves and Ann M'Glaugh [...]in, were admited into the Orphan House.

Orders were issued this day from the City-Hall, for the interment of thirteen persons.

OCTOBER 18th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• James Sharswood,
• Samuel Benge,
• John Letchworth,
• John Haworth, and
• James Swaine,
• James Kerr,
• Thomas Savery,
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

The following letters directed to the President, were laid before the committee.

One from George Latimer dated at Newport the 16th Instant, covering a donation "from a Gentle­man of the highest respectability who desires to be unknown," of five hundred dollars, which was placed in the Bank of North-America.

One from Thomas W. Tallman, dated Norris-Town October 16th, 1793, covering several resolves of a number of respectable inhabitants, at a meeting at the house of Jesse Roberts "for the purpose of forming some plan towards the relief of the poor distressed citi­zens of Philadelphia"—to [...], answers were returned.

Benjamin Wistar Morris, handed to the committee the following checks, being the benevolent donations of the persons by whom they are severally subscribed, amounting [...]o one thousand and sixty two dollars.

• Samuel Pleasants & Sons 60
• Isaac Wharton, 50
• Caleb Carmalt, 10
• Ruben Haines, 50
• Eliston & John Perot, 100
• Hartshorne Large, & co. 100
• Robert Wharton, 50
• Joseph Swift, 50
• Jesse & Robert Waln, 200
• George Roberts, 50
• Samuel Dilworth, 12
• James Craig, Jun. 30
• Nicholas Waln, 100
• Mordecai Lewis, 50
• Conyngham, Nesbit & co. 50
• [Page 68] George Emlen, 50
• John Nixon, 50

which were placed in the Bank of North America.

The president presented to the committee his draft dated the 17th Instant, upon Richard Varick, Esq. Mayor of the city of New-York, in favor of the Presi­dent and Directors of the Bank of North-America, for the sum of five thousand dollars, the benevolent donation of the Common Council of that city.

Which bill being delivered at the Bank; the amount was passed to the credit of the Treasurer of the com­mittee.

An answer to the letter from the Mayor of New-York, was this day forwarded by post, copy of which is as follows.

Received one hundred and twenty dollars from Dar­by for the use of the orphans which were forwarded by John Pearson.

Received five dollars and one quarter from an un­known person for the use of the poor.

A letter was received from Elias Boudinot, Esq. dated Elizabeth Town October 15th, covering the re­solves [Page 70] of the inhabitants of that place and a check on the bank for one hundred and fifty dollars, being a do­nation from six or seven gentlemen.

The managers Report, that, eight men, and eleven women were received this day at the Hospital, and that six men, and three women were buried.

Charles and John Youst; Polly and Peter Starkey; were admitted into the orphan house.

Orders were issued this day from the City-Hall, for the interment of sixteen persons.

OCTOBER 19th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Samuel Benge,
• Thomas Savery,
• James Sharswood,
• Matthew Carey,
• James Kerr,
• Israel Israel,
• Henry Deforest,
• James Swaine,
• John Letchworth,
• John Connelly, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

A letter from Jonathan Williams, Esq. was received with a present of ten sheep, &c. the President is re­quested to answer it.

Received by the hands of Captain William Watkins and Joseph Lownes, thirty one pounds nineteen shil­lings and four pence for the use of the sick, from Aaron Middleton, on account of the subscription at Woodbury.

Received a letter from John Shoemaker and others at Cheltenham, covering a check for eighty four pounds fifteen shillings, for the use of the sick.

Various instances of distress, some extremely afflict­ing, frequently occur, to enumerate them is difficult, [...] have come within the power of the committee [...] mitigate have been attended to,—one of the carters [Page 71] in the service of the committee Reports, that in the performance of his duty he heard the cry of a person in great distress, the neighbours informed him, that the family had been ill some days—and that being a­fraid of the disease no one had ventured to examine the house, he chearfully undertook the benevolent task, went up stairs and to his surprise found the father dead, who had been lying on the floor for some days, two children near him also dead, the mother in labour▪ he tarried with her, she was delivered while he was there, and in a short time both she and her infant ex­pired! he came to the City-Hall, took coffins and bu­ried them all.

The managers, report, that twelve men, and [...] women, were received at the Hospital and that four men, and five women were buried from thence.

Polly and George Youst; Sarah, Elizabeth, Ann and Charles Thomas were admitted into the orphan house.

Orders were issued this day, from the City-Hall, for the interment of twelve persons.

OCTOBER 20th 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• James Sharswood,
• Jacob Weaver,
• Thomas Savery,
• John Haworth,
• Matthew Carey,
• John Letchworth,
• James Kerr,
• Samuel Benge,
• John Conn [...]y,
• Henry Deforest, and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

On Motion it was Agreed, that the committee appro­priate the latter part of the afternoon of every day, for the purpose of receiving reports, &c. at which [...] [Page 72] the minutes of the preceding day shall be read, and re­ports made by the respective sub-committees—that four o'clock be the hour, and to commence to morrow.

The managers Report, that twelve men, and four women, were received, and two men, and six women, were buried from the Hospital.

Orders were issued this day from the City-Hall, for the interment of ten persons.

OCTOBER 21st, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Thomas Savery,
• Israel Israel,
• James Sharswood,
• Matthew Carey,
• Jacob Whitman
• Henry Deforest,
• James Kerr,
• Samuel Benge,
• James Swaine,
• John Haworth,
• John Letchworth, and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

Received a letter from Joseph Sho [...]twell, dated Bridge Town New-Jersey, 18, Inst. covering two drafts in favor of Thomas Wistar and Caleb Lownes for the use of the poor under the care of the committee; the first on Emanuel Josephson for twenty pounds—the other for twenty seven pounds ten shillings on Henry Helmuth, both of the above dates, which are directed to be presented for payment.

The Secretary Reports, that he has called for pay­ment of the above drafts; the first is refused, the person on whom the second is drawn is not at home, the Se­cretary is directed to attend to the business and answer the letter.

[Page 73] The following letters were received, viz.

One from Phineas Bond, Esq. dated Moore-Hall 19th Instant, covering a copy of sundry resolutions entered into by the inhabitants of Charlestown township Chester county, relative to raising supplies for the use of the poor, and requesting some information how to proceed in forwarding them to the city, &c.

Another from John Chaloner, dated Great Valley the 20th Instant, communicating the disposition of the inhabitants of that part of the country to afford supplies for the relief of the poor of the city, and requesting information as above, the Secretary is desired to return answers to these letters.

A letter was received from Joshua Howell, dated the 18th, addressed to Levi Hollingsworth and William Watkins, informing them that he had forwarded a flatt load of wood for the use of the poor; which was read and referred to John Haworth and Israel Israel.

A letter was received from Elliston Perot and Stan­dish Ford, dated the 18th Instant, relative to affording employ to the poor— Referred for future consideration.

The committee on the letters, Report, that they have attended to their appointment and shall hand two letters for publication to-morrow morning, and that they will continue their attention till the business is compleated.

The committee on admissions and burials Report, that they sent twelve to the Hospital, and buried six yesterday.

The orphan committee Reported, verbally on the business referred to their care; they are desired to [Page 74] prepare a written statement of their proceedings and produce it as early as they can.

James Swaine is appointed a member of the wood committee in the room of Israel Israel, who requests to be discharged therefrom.

William Innes presented his account of disburse­ments.

The committee of distributions Report, that they will make returns weekly.

The managers Report, that there are eighteen men and thirteen women in the convalescent house; that they have received seventeen men and three women, and buried eleven men and one woman the last twen­ty-four hours.

Mary Shyer and William Andrews were admitted into the Orphan House.

Orders were issued this day from the City-Hall, for the interment of fourteen persons.

OCTOBER 22d, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• Samuel Benge,
• Matthew Carey,
• James Sharswood,
• John Letchworth,
• James Kerr,
• Thomas Savery,
• James Swaine,
• John Haworth,
• Henry Deforest,
• John Connelly, and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

The orphan committee Report, that they shall be ready to report fully to-morrow.

The committee on admissions and burials Report, that there were six sent to the Hospital and six buried by their orders yesterday.

[Page 75] The committee on distributions Report, that five hun­dred and fifty seven families have been relieved as follows.

with provisions to individuals according to their necessities.

The committee appointed to procure wood Report, that as it will be difficult to make returns daily, they therefor will report weekly.

The committee on the publishing of letters Report, that they have entered upon their business and will continue their attention to it.

On Motion Agreed, that the treasurer advance Jo­seph Ogden, the sum of one hundred dollars.

Several Letters were received and read, viz.

One from the Governor, covering a letter from Edward Crawford dated Chambersburg October 15th, informing that the sum of one hundred and seventy-seven pounds nineteen shillings and eight-pence, had been collected by the inhabitants of Franklin County, for the use of the sick and poor of the city, which sum was received from the Governor and delivered to the treasurer.

One from Paul Zantzinger, dated Lancaster 19th Instant, informing that the sum of one hundred and [Page 76] ninety-four pounds six shillings and five-pence, hath already been collected, that there is a pleasing pro­spect of a considerable supply of flour from the differ­ent townships in that county, and that a collection of grain, &c. is making for the relief of the poor. That the sum of fifty-five pounds two shillings and two-pence was raised by the German reformed con­gregation of that place, for the use of the poor chil­dren whose parents belonged to that society in this city and have died of the prevailing disorder (to be un­der the direction of the trustees) if there be any, if not that this sum is to be at the disposal of the committee.

He also forwarded a very handsome supply of clothing in 38 packages, for the orphans under the care of the committee, which was presented by the benevolent ladies of the Borough of Lancaster.

A letter from Bowes Reed, Esq. dated Burlington 19th Instant, informing that he had sent 20 cords of wood.

One from John Clement Stocker, secretary of the Potts-Grove committee dated 21st Instant, covering one hundred and fifty dollars for the use of the poor, &c.

One from Benjamin Chew, dated Long-Island 19th Instant, requesting attention to a distressed family of children.

One from Israel Wheelen, dated Downings Town 20th Instant, covering a check for five hundred dollars, being part of a subscription of the inhabitants of that part of Chester County—which letter with those from the Governor and Paul Zantzinger, the president is desired to answer. The others are referred to the secretary.

[Page 77] Israel Israel, and Caleb Lownes by appointment met Job Collins and Enoch Evans, a deputation from Eves­ham township Burlington county, and received two hundred and seventy nine dollars and ninety cents, twenty seven cheese, twelve hams and sundry other articles of provisions to be disposed of by the committe for the use of the poor and sick as they shall think best.

A donation was received by the hands of Thomas Wishart, from Richard Gibbs of Bensalem township Bucks county of six pounds for the use of the sick at Bush-Hill Hospital.

The managers Report that they have received twelve men, and three women, and buried five men and three women these last twenty four hours.

Wiliam Calder; Polly and Harriot Webber; Elea­nor Finney; Fanny, Dorcas and Margaret Higginbot­tom; James Garrot and Lewis Hornberger, were ad­mitted into the orphan house.

Orders were issued this day, from the City-Hall for the interment of sixteen persons.

OCTOBER 23d, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• James Sharswood,
• James Kerr,
• John Letchworth,
• Matthew Carey,
• Thomas Savery,
• Samuel Benge,
• James Swaine,
• John Haworth,
• Henry Deforest, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm, at the Hospital.

John Letchworth produced a letter from Matthew M'Clain to whom allowance had been made by a form­er committee of relief,

[Page 78] Referred to the present committee for the relief of the poor.

The employment of a clerk to keep the book of ac­counts of the committee is referred to Matthew Carey and James Sharswood.

Stephen Girard produced an account of charges a­mounting to ten dollars, against the estate of J. J. Per­rin who died at the Hospital, Joseph Clousel who hath administered upon the said estate claims sundry arti­cles which belonged to the deceased and which are in the keeping of this committee.

Agreed that these articles shall be delivered to the administrator, he paying the before mentioned charge of ten dollars.

On motion it was Resolved that the hams and cheese received yesterday from Evesham be sold, and the pro­ceeds be laid out in such other articles as may be better adapted to the necessities of the poor.

Henry Deforest is appointed to dispose of them and make report.

Herman Stout, was employed as clerk at the Hospi­tal to reside there, and for which he to be allowed two dollars per day.

The orphan committee Report, that there is more business for them to lay before the board than they are at present prepared to do, and therefore request further time.

The committee for admissions and burials, Report, that they buried two and sent twelve to the Hospital yesterday.

The committee of distributions to the poor, Report, that yesterday they relieved one hundred and eighteen [Page 79] families; the amount of money expended for the pur­pose is one hundred and six dollars and twelve and an half cents, besides wood and provisions.

The committee for purchasing wood, will report on Saturday.

The committee for publication of letters are pro­ceeding in that appointment.

Moved that a committee be appointed to collect such bills as are against the committee, for supplies, and that they report the 26th Instant; afterwards weekly.

Agreed that John Letchworth and Henry Deforest, be that committee.

Moved and seconded, that a committee be appointed to collect all those demands which have been made a­gainst this committee in which the transactions of the overseers of the poor are involved and to make report as early as possible, Agreed, and that Thomas Savery, Matthew Carey and James Swaine be the committee.

The managers Report that, they have received five men, and three women, and buried seven men and one woman, last twenty four hours.

Sarah Stewart was admitted into the orphan house.

Orders were issued this day from the City-Hall for the interment of fifteen persons.

OCTOBER 24th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• Samuel Benge,
• James Sharswood,
• John Haworth,
• James Swaine,
• John Letchworth,
• James Kerr,
• Matthew Carey,
• Henry Deforest, and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

[Page 80] Received a letter from Peter Gordon and Abraham G. Claypoole dated Trenton, 23d October, informing that a subscription was begun there for the relief of the poor and distressed citizens of Philadelphia and re­questing to be informed whether money or other arti­cles would be most acceptable.

To this letter an answer was returned.

A letter from Joseph Potts of Potts-Grove 22d Inst. was received, informing of his having forwarded two hundred and twelve fowls from the inhabitants of Douglass township, to Peter Robinson's Mill for the use of the poor; Henry Deforest, is requested to send a waggon for them.

Received one hundred and sixty dollars from the in­habitants of Norris-Town, by the hands of John Pugh and Thomas W. Tallman for the use of the sick.

The committe appointed to the care of the orphans made the following Report, of their proceedings, which the Secretary is directed to hand to the Printer of the Federal Gazette for publication, viz.

[Page 84] The committee of distribution Report, that Israel Is­rael, and John Haworth distributed yesterday to one hundred and twelve families, 12 3/ [...] cords wood, 94 33/100; dollars beside a considerable supply of bread, meat and vegetables.

The committe for publishing letters, Report, that they are proceeding with that business.

One hundred bundles of straw were received by the managers at Bush-Hill, from Doctor Robert Shannon, of Norrington for the use of the sick.

The managers Report, that they have received six men, and buried four men, in the last twenty four hours.

Orders were issued this day, from the City-Hall for the interment of thirteen persons.

OCTOBER 25th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• John Letchworth,
• James Kerr,
• James Swaine,
• Matthew Carey,
• Samuel Benge,
• Henry Deforest,
• James Sharswood,
• Jacob Whitman,
• John Haworth, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

A letter was received from Peter Martin of Cocolico township, Lancaster county dated 23d Instant, accom­panying 12 barrels flour and ten dollars, which the Presi­dent was requested to answer.

The committee for admissions and burials Report, that they have buried six yesterday and admitted seven into the Hospital.

[Page 85] The committee of distributions Report, that they have relieved 138 families—distributed 102 69/100; dollars 14 [...]/4; cords wood, and twenty dozen loaves of bread, besides vegetables, meat and some fowls.

The orphan committee Report, that they yesterday delivered John Grogan to his master David Price.

On MOTION Resolved, that a committee be appoint­ed to confer with the assisting committee at their next meeting in order to make proper arrangements for pro­viding for such poor as may be suffering in obscurity; Israel Israel, Matthew Carey and Caleb Lownes, are appointed to attend this service.

The fowls from Potts Grove are received and depo­sited in the care of Elijah Weed.

Reports having been spread that some of the prison­ers are ill with the malignant fever,—upon enquiry being made, one of the inspectors of the prison Reports, that the prison is clean, healthy and in good order, and the several regulations duly attended to.

One hundred bundles of straw were received from Benjamin Rittenhouse, Esq. of Norriston as a donati­on, for the use of the Hospital.

Received six dollars from the managers for the ex­penses of Peter Stobo, who died at the Hospital, and ten dollars for the expenses of John Joseph Perrin.

The managers Report, that they have received six men at Bush-Hill from the city, two men and one wo­man from the convalescent house, and buried four men and one woman, discharged eight cured, several sent to the convalescent house, the patients generally on the recovery.

[Page 86] Maria Lukehart and Luke Singer, were admitted in­to the orphan house.

No orders issued this day from the City Hall for in­terment.

OCTOBER 26th 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• James Kerr,
• Thomas Savery,
• James Swaine,
• Matthew Carey,
• Henry Deforest, and
• John Letchworth,
• Samuel Benge,
• James Sharswood,
• John Haworth,
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

Matthew Carey and Caleb Lownes by appointment met Isaac Lloyd at Weed's ferry on Schuylkill, from whom they received the sum of one thousand four hundred and forty eight dollars and twenty one cents, being part of a subscription of the citizens of Philadel­phia, resident in the neighbourhood of Darby, to be applied to the use of the sick and poor.

The following letter was received from Henry Wyn­koop, Esq. chairman of a meeting of sundry inhabi­tants of Bucks county, held at Newtown the 19th In­stant covering sundry resolutions of that meeting for the relief of the poor—which the President is request­ed to answer.

[Page 89] Another letter was received from Peter Muhlenburg dated Trap Montgomery County the 25 October, accompanying ten sheep, 120 fowls and several tur­keys, vegetables, old linen and fifty dollars in cash for for the use of the sick and afflicted.

The orphan committee Report, that the Orphan House is in good order, and the children in health.

The committee of admissions and burials Report, that they gave no orders for burials, and sent five to the Hospital yesterday.

The committee of distributions, Report, that yes­terday they relieved 173 families with 130 49/100; dollars, seventy-three of those families had money and provisi­ons, and that they distributed 12 3/4; cords of wood.

The committee for purchasing and receiving wood, Report, as follows.

On Motion Resolved, that the treasurer and secre­tary [Page 90] be a committee to wait upon the directors of the Bank of North-America and take up the obligations delivered for the payment of the two sums of money borrowed of that institution, the first of 1500 dollars and second of 5000 Dollars.

Resolved, that a committee be appointed to confer with a committee of the ASSISTANT COMMITTEE con­cerning a plan for affording relief to the suffering citi­zens whose modesty may prevent their obtaining that relief which their circumstances require. That Mat­thew Carey, James Sharswood and Caleb Lownes be this committee.

It having pleased Divine Providence to favor us with an agreeable prospect of returning health to our long afflicted city—And as several of the members of the committee are desirous of attending their respect­ive places of worship, it is Agreed, that those who have no indispensible duties to perform at the City-Hall, be at liberty to withdraw their attendance to mor­row. The present appearance of things affording much consolation, it is Agreed that the following com­munication be handed to the printer for the informati­on of our fellow citizens.

[Page 91] The managers Report, that they have received eight men, and four women, buried two men, and sent one to the convalescent house.

The committe appointed to confer with the assistant committe, Report, that they have agreed to distribute to such as may desire assistance by way of loan, as much as they would under the same circumstan­ces have afforded as a donation: T. Savery and S. Benge are appointed a committee to afford the assist­ance that may be required.

Sarah Bache was admitted into the orphan-house.

OCTOBER 27th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Samuel Benge,
• Henry Deforest.

The managers Report, that they have received three men, and two women, buried three men and two women and sent one man and two women to the convalescent house, the last 24 hours.

Orders were issued this day from the City-Hall, for the interment of three persons.

OCTOBER 28th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Samuel Benge,
• Israel Israel,
• James Sharswood,
• Thomas Savery,
• John Haworth, and
• John Letchworth,
• James Kerr,
• Henry Deforest,
• Matthew Carey,
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

Matthew Carey and Caleb Lownes by appointment met Nathaniel Newlin at his house near [...] and re­ceived from him six hundred and fourteen dollars and [Page 92] ninety one cents, a donation from the inhabitants of Delaware county, for the use of the poor, &c.

The orphan committee Report, that the orphan house is in good order, the children healthy, and well provided for; they also Report, that frequent demands are made by people for children who they say they are connected with; and it being apprehended that im­proper persons may by such pretences obtain children upon whom they have no just claim—on consideration it was Resolved, that no person be permitted to have any of the children from the orphan house for ten days, without permission from this committee.

The committee on admissions and burials Report, that on the 26th none were buried, and that nine were sent to the Hospital, on the 27th one child buried and three sent to the Hospital.

The committee on distribution Report, that on the 26 they relieved one hundred and forty two families to whom they distributed 130 60/100;dollars; to sixty one of these families they delivered provisions, and to thirty three others, they delivered one quarter of a cord of wood each.

The committee appointed to cancel the obligations at the bank, not being prepared to report are conti­nued.

The committee on the publication of letters, Report, that, that business is attended to.

The committee appointed to confer with the Assisting Committee, not being prepared to report, are continued

Received a letter from Andrew Craig, dated the 26th informing the committee that he had sent a load of wood from the inhabitants of Burlington; referred to the wood committee.

[Page 93] The managers Report, that they received five men and two women, buried three men, and sent one man and two women to the convalescent house the last twen­ty four hours.

Robert Cole; William and Hannah Tureen and John Ravey, were admitted into the orphan house.

An Order was issued this day, from the City-Hall, for the interment of one person.

OCTOBER 29th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• Samuel Benge,
• Henry Deforest,
• James Sharswood,
• James Kerr,
• James Swaine,
• John Letchworth,
• John Haworth,
• Matthew Carey, and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

Received thirty dollars and six cents from the town­ship of Evesham, per the hands of Enoch Evans with a parcel of provisions from the same place to the amount of fifteen pounds fifteen shillings and three pence.

Received thirteen dollars from Thomas Levis of Springfield township, Chester county, for the use of the poor.

The Secretary read an extract of a private letter, informing the committee that the inhabitants of that part of Lancaster county where the writer resides, are raising supplies, &c. for the use of the poor, and request­ing information in what manner it may be best convey­ed; the Secretary is requested to inform him.

A letter was received from Joseph Potts dated Mans­field, informing the committee that he had forwarded [...] load of wood, containing twenty cords and an [Page 94] half, from the inhabitants, of that township for the use of the poor and distressed.

The committee being informed that a number of pa­tients have been admitted into the Hospital at Bush-Hill who were not afflicted with the malignant fever, which if continued, must be attended with many in­conveniences,—On Motion Resolved, that no persons be admitted in future into the Hospital without certi­ficates from a physician that they are afflicted with that disorder,

The orphan committee Report, that the house re­mains much as yesterday and that the new building is advancing.

The committee of admissions and burials Report, that seven were sent to the Hospital yesterday and none buried.

The distributing committee, Report, that yesterday they relieved one hundred and seventy three families, to whom they delivered 149 70/100; dollars, twenty seven cords of wood, five hundred and forty loaves of Bread, ten sheep, twelve fowls and fifteen bushels of potatoes.

On the 11th Instant were received from George Fisher and Jonathan Shoemaker of Abington, eight bushels potatoes, forty pounds weight of butter, thir­teen pair of fowls, twenty two and an half lb. cheese and half a hundred of flour, a donation from the inhabitants of that township.

The Secretary is desired to cause the following re­commendations to be printed in the News-Paper.

The managers Report, that they have received seven men, buried one woman, and sent five men to the con­valescent house.

William Wright was admitted into the orphan house.

Orders were issued this day, from the City-Hall, for the interment of five persons.

OCTOBER 30th 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• James Sharswood,
• James Swaine,
• Matthew Carey,
• Henry Deforest,
• John Letchworth,
• James Kerr,
• Samuel Benge,
• John Haworth, and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

[Page 96] The President laid before the committee the following communications, viz.

A letter from the Governor, dated this day, propos­ing several queries on the subject of their undertaking, and requesting answers to them, in order that they may be laid before the Legislature.

A letter from Benjamin Fuller of this city merchant, covering a check for one hundred dollars to be appropri­ated to the relief of the poor and sick, "to be applied to this purpose jointly with the orphan children, who he wishes to have the greatest part."

A letter dated Boston October 24th 1793, from a committee of a number of inhabitants of that town in­forming that they had chartered a vessel to sai [...] to the Mayor's address, in a few days with 60 or 70 puncheons of Vinegar if so much can be procured of a good quali­ty, and about 7 or 8,000 lbs. weight of tallow candles, that the amount of the contribution will be about 2500 dollars, balance of which after defraying the charges to be remitted in a bill of exchange.

A letter from William Gibbons, Treasurer of a meet­ing of a number of heads of families and others in West Chester dated 29th Instant, covering a check on the bank for 188 60/100; dollars.

A letter from Samuel Erwine, dated Hatborough October 26th covering 261 71/100;dollars, contributed by the inhabitants of the townships, of Moreland, Hors­ham and Upper Dublin.

The letter from the Governor being taken under consideration it was Resolved that the President, Mat­thew Carey and Caleb Lownes be a committee to pre­pare an answer.

[Page 97] The President is requested to answer the other let­ters.

The committee on admissions and burials, Report, that three have been admitted into the Hospital and two buried.

The committee on distributions Report, that they have relieved one hundred and ninety five families, distributed 167/;75100;dollars, two hundred and seventy loaves of bread and twenty seven cords of wood.

The orphan committee Report, that yesterday they placed out two children to nurse, delivered one to his father, and buried one; and that they received one into the house.

Thomas Savery is added to the assistance of Samuel Benge in the distribution of wood.

The managers Report, that they received four men and one woman, buried three men and two women, and sent one man and one woman to the convalescent house.

John Collins; George Sypert and Dinah and Patty Cross, were admitted into the orphan house.

Orders were issued this day from the City-Hall, for the interment of five persons.

OCTOBER 31st, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Thomas Savery,
• Israel Israel,
• John Letchworth,
• John Haworth,
• Matthew Carey,
• James Kerr,
• Samuel Benge,
• James Sharswood,
• Henry Deforest, and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

A letter was received from A. G. Claypoole and Peter Gordon, dated 29th Instant, covering two checks [Page 98] from the inhabitants of Trenton, the first for 166 [...]/ [...] dollars drawn by G. Roberts on the bank of North-America, the other for twenty dollars drawn by James F. Armstrong, to be disposed of for the use of the poor.

Israel Israel delivered thirty pounds two shillings and three pence, being a collection from the congregation of Leacock township, Lancaster county for the use of the sick, &c.

The committee on admissions and burials, Report. that they have buried three yesterday, but did not send any to the Hospital.

The committee on distributions Report, that they have relieved two hundred and four families; distribut­ed 158 [...]/ [...] dollars, twenty five cords of wood, twenty two dozen of bread and some fowls.

The managers Report, that they have buried [...] and sent three men, and one woman to the convalescent house.

Nancy Roach; John and Mary O Sullivan, were admitted into the orphan house.

Orders were issued this day from the City Hall, [...] the interment of three persons.

NOVEMBER 1st, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• Samuel Benge,
• James Kerr,
• Henry Deforest,
• John Haworth,
• James Sharswood,
• John Letchworth,
• Thomas Savery,
• Matthew Carey,
• James Swaine, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

[Page 99] Several Letters were received, viz.

One from the committee of citizens of Boston, dat­ed the 24th ult. covering a bill of lading for thirty eight hogsheads, pipes and tierces, seventy one barrels and two tierces, containing 6245 ¾ gallons of vinegar, one hundred and fifty boxes of candles, weighing 7798 ½ pounds and two hundred and seventy jugs of lemon juice, for the use of the poor, shipped on board the brig Lark, Captain Curtis, bound for Wilmington. The President is requested to forward the bill of lad­ing to Robert Ralston, at Wilmington, and request him to transact the business when the vessel arrives.

Another letter was received from John C. Stocker, dated 31st ult. covering eighty five dollars and eigh­teen cents, the Secretary is directed to forward an an­swer.

Another from R. H. Morris and Rueben Haines, dated Germantown 26th ult. covering three hundred and two dollars from the citizens of this city resident at that place and its vicinity—which the Secretary is requested to answer.

One from Peter Shiras, dated Mount-Holly 30 ult. informing, that they have sent forty bushels of potatoes, nine cheese and one gammon, being an addition to their former donation.

Received two hundred dollars from Colonel James Read, by the hands of Levi Hollingsworth, for the use of the poor.

The orphan committee Report, that they yesterday admitted, three children, placed out two to nurse, and buried one who was at wet nurse.

[Page 100] The committee on admissions and burials Report, that they have sent out to the Hospital one, and buried three yesterday.

The committee on distributions Report, that they have relieved two hundred and five families, delivered 178 [...]0/100 dollars, five hundred and forty loaves of bread, twenty pair of fowls, and twenty eight cords of wood.

The managers Report, that they have received two men; buried three men and two women, and sent one to the convalescent house, last twenty four hours.

John Lutz was this day admitted into the orphan house.

An order was issued this day from the City-Hall, for the interment of one person.

NOVEMBER 2d, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• Samuel Benge,
• James Sharswood,
• Matthew Carey,
• John Haworth,
• James Kerr,
• Thomas Wistar, [...]
• John Letchworth,
• Thomas Savery,
• James Swaine,
• Henry Deforest, and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

A letter was received from Levi Hollingsworth, co­vering a note for thirty dollars, a donation from J [...] Hollingsworth of Baltimore.

The orphan committe Report, that they have admit­ted one child; that two are indisposed, and that appli­cation was made by the mother of three of the chil­dren to take them home.

The committe on admissions and burials Report, th [...] they have admitted two, and buried one.

[Page 101] On Motion, Agreed, that the three children of—Williams in the orphan house be delivered to her.

On Motion, Resolved, that the president and James Sharswood be a committee to settle the treasurer's ac­counts, and that Thomas Wistar be added to the com­mittee for settling the accounts of the individual mem­bers.

The committe on distributions Report that they have relieved one hundred and eighty one families, distri­buted 148 [...]/100 Dollars, 24 Cords of Wood, 540 loaves of Bread.

The committee on the purchase of wood Report, that they have purchased [...] cords of wood, and re­ceived 53 cords as donations.

The managers Report, that they have received two patients, and buried none l [...]st 24 hours.

On the third of NOVEMBER the committee did not meet to transact business, the managers Report, that they have admitted four women, but buried none.

Orders were issued from the City-Hall on the second for the interment of four persons; and on the third for the interment of four.

NOVEMBER 4th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• Samuel Benge,
• James Sharswood,
• Jacob Whitman
• John Haworth,
• James Swaine,
• John Letchworth,
• James Kerr,
• Matthew Carey,
• John Connelly,
• Henry Deforest, and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

The managers Report that, on the third Instant they received four patients, one of whom had been there before but had relapsed—and but one of the number had any appearance of the malignant fever.

Buried none since the 1 st Instant.

Received a letter from John Abbot dated Crosswicks [...]4 ult. informing the committee that he had sent 18 [...] cords of wood by John Quigley, for the use of the poor.

The orphan committee Report, that on the 2d Inst they settled with and paid up the nurses and assistants to that time—and placed out two children who had the small pox to nurses, on the third they placed out another under the same complaint, delivered three to the mother—and buried one who died of convulsions.

The committee on admissions and burials Report, that they had admitted on the 2d two and buried four, on the 3d admitted four and buried three.

The committee on distribution Report, that they re­lieved one hundred and eighty families, distributed 131 [...]/100 dollars, five hundred and forty loaves of bread and thirteen and three quarters cords of wood.

[Page 104] A Motion was made and seconded, that a committee be appointed to wait upon William Hamilton, Esq. the proprietor of Bush Hill, and confer with him upon the compensation that he will desire for the use of that property, and to enquire what he will expect for the use of it for twelve months from this date, and that Israel Israel, John Connelly and Caleb Lownes be this com­mittee.

On Motion Resolved, that Israel Israel, Samuel Benge and John Connelly with the managers, be a committee to consider the demands of the Physicians Physic, Leib, Cathral and Annan, and report thereon, with the com­pensation which they may think just to be made them for their services.

A letter was received from Paul Zantzinger, dated Lancaster the 1st Instant, informing that he had sent five bundles of clothing for the use of the orphans, which have been received.

The changeable state of the weather having induced the committee to believe that a too sudden return of our fellow citizens may be attended with dangerous consequence, it was agreed to address them upon the subject—the following was prepared and sent for pub­lication.

The managers Report, that Thomas Wilkinson who [...] so faithfully and assiduously attended to the inter­ment of the dead, was this day received into the Hos­pital as a patient, and that four persons have been buri­ed, to wit; a young man of the fever, a woman of a [...]rop [...]y, one by a miscarriage, and one with old age.

Orders were issued this day from the City-Hall, for the interment of four persons.

NOVEMBER 5th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• James Sharswood,
• James Kerr,
• Matthew Carey,
• Thomas Savery,
• Samuel Benge,
• John Letchworth,
• Henry Deforest, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm, at the Hospital.

On Motion, Agreed, that the clothing sent for the use of the orphan children, be deposited in the hands of the orphan committee, who are requested to hold it for the use of the orphans only, under their care.

[Page 106] A letter was received from Robert Aitken, dated this day, requesting to have one of the orphan chil­dren bound to him, which being considered, it was Agreed, that none of these children can be disposed of upon this principle, and that he be informed thereof.

The orphan committee, Report, that one of the chil­dren, Catharine Haas, was delivered to her sister, and that Richard Smith a mulatto child died of a lingering disorder.

The committee on admissions and burials, Report, that they sent one person to the Hospital, and buried four.

The committee of distributions Report, that they have relieved two hundred and twenty one families, distribut­ed 173 [...]5/100 dollars, five hundred and forty loaves of bread, nineteen cords of wood, and twelve bushels of potatoes.

The committee appointed to treat with William Ha­milton, Esq. concerning Bush-Hill, Report, that two of them have waited upon him, and having fully con­ferred upon the subject, he informed them, that the property having been taken from him, by the overseers of the poor, without his consent or knowledge, and conceiving himself to have been hardly treated on the occasion, could not fix upon any terms, or come to any conclusion on the matter at that time—but gave them assurance, that notwithstanding what had taken place he should not put the committee to any inconvenience, neither would he do any act whereby the patients un­der their care should in any degree be incommoded or injured.

The managers Report, that they have received two women, buried none, and sent one to the convalescents.

Elizabeth Conrad was this day admitted into the orphan house.

[Page 107] An Order was issued this day, from the City-Hall, for the interment of one person.

NOVEMBER 6th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• James Kerr,
• John Letchworth,
• Matthew Carey,
• James Sharswood,
• Thomas Savery,
• James Swaine,
• John Haworth,
• Samuel Benge,
• Henry Deforest, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

Three letters were received, one dated Oley the 1st Instant, from Daniel Udre and Thomas Lee, in behalf of the inhabitants of that township covering 170 2/3 dol­lars for the use of such as may claim the attention of the committee. One other from George Reiff in be­half of the inhabitants of Lower Salford, Skippack and Perkioming townships dated 5th Instant, covering 135 60/100 dollars, to be applied in like manner as the fore­going—And one from John Little, covering 294 dol­lars from the citizens of Princetown, New-Jersey.

The orphan committee Report, that they have re­ceived Elizabeth Conrad and Charles M'Connell two orphans into the house, and buried Sarah Estick with the small pox, who wa [...] out at nurse.

The committee on admissions and burials Report, that they have sent one to the Hospital, and buried the orphan above mentioned.

The committee of distributions Report, that they have relieved one hundred and ninety eight families, distributed one hundred and fifty four dollars, twenty and an half cords of wood, five hundred and forty loaves of bread, and two cart loads of potatoes.

[Page 108] John Cumming's bill for sundries was presented, and committed to John Letchworth, James Kerr and Henry Deforest, who are requested to report thereon.

The committee on distributions, were directed to meet a committee from the assistant committee at such time as they may request.

The managers Report, that they have received one woman, and buried two men—sent one man and two women to the convalescents; that there are one hun­dred and one sick in the house, twenty one men and twelve women in the convalescent house—one hundred and thirty four in all.

Orders were issued this day, from the City-Hall for the interment of two persons.

NOVEMBER 7th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Thomas Savery,
• Samuel Benge,
• Henry Deforest,
• Matthew Carey,
• James Swaine,
• James Sharswood,
• John Letchworth,
• Israel Israel,
• Jacob Whitman,
• James Kerr,
• John Haworth,
• John Connelly, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

A letter was received from the Governor covering a check for 86 [...]/100 dollars from the congregation of Ches­nut Level, handed to him by the Reverend Dr. James [...]—Also one from Peter Cordon and A. G. Clay­poole covering fifty five dollars, balance of the Trenton donation.

[Page 109] A letter was also received from the citizens of Boston, per the brig Lark, John Curtis, master, which vessel is arrived in the river, and supposed to be at Gloucester-Point.

Two other letters were received: One from Chris­tian Lover, from Lampeter township, Lancaster coun­try, with 14 barrels of flour; part of a donation from that township: And one from Frederick Seiger, Lan­caster county, with 14 barrels of flour; a donation from the inhabitants of Earl township, which were de­livered to Henry De Forest.

The managers Report, that they received two wo­men, and buried one man, and sent one to the conval­escents.

John Connelly, John Haworth, and James Swaine are appointed a committee to receive the donation from Boston, to store the same, and make report; the pre­sident having endorsed the bill of ladin [...] to them.

The orphan committe Report, that yesterday they placed out Margaret Morris to be nursed, she having the small-pox: and that David Parvin who was a [...] nurse died.

Committee of admissions and burials Report, that they buried two, and sent two to the hospital.

Committee on distributions Report, that they reliev­ed one hundred and eighty four families; distributed one hundred and forty three dollars, twenty one and an half cords of wood, five hundred and forty loaves of bread, and a parcel of potatoes.

On Motion, it was [...] that the managers b [...] requested to cause the accounts of the [...], nurses▪ [...] and labourers to be [...] and reported to the committee.

[Page 110] Orders were this day issued from the City-Hall for the interment of three persons.

NOVEMBER 8th, 1793.

A variety of interruptions occurring at the usual time of reading the minutes, it was Agreed to adjourn till to morrow.

The same members present this day as yesterday.

The managers Report, that they have received one man, and buried one woman, and sent one man and one woman to the convalescents.

NOVEMBER 9th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• John Letchworth,
• James Kerr,
• James Swaine,
• Thomas Savery,
• Matthew Carey,
• Samuel Benge,
• Henry Deforest,
• James Sharswood,
• Jacob Whitman,
• John Connelly,
• John Haworth, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

The orphan committe Report, that on the 7th in­stant they placed George Read out to nurse, he hav­ing the small-pox, all the rest of the children being in perfect health. The state of the orphan-house yester­day the same as the day before.

The committee on admissions and burials Report, that they buried two, and sent two to the hospital on the 6th, and that on the 7th they neither buried or [...] any to the hospital.

The committee of distributions Report, that they [...] relieved two hundred and thirty three families, [Page 111] distributed 168 6 [...]/100 dollars, sixteen and a quarter cords of wood, and five hundred and forty loaves of bread; on the 6th and on the 7th they relieved one hundred and nine­ty two families, and distributed 150 [...]5/100 dollars, fifteen and an half cords of wood, and five hundred and forty loaves of bread.

Fifty dollars were delivered to the Treasurer, being the remainder of the donations, of the citizens of Phi­ladelphia, resident in and near Germantown, of which the following list, together with that mentioned in the minutes of the 18th day of October, form the amount of the contributions, received from them, making in the whole 2472 dollars.

• Joseph Budd, 30
• Boller & Jordon, 30
• Valentine Bettinger, 4
• Peter Blight, 100
• Doctor Betton, 5
• Joseph Crukshank, 50
• Cash, 6
• John Dunlap, 50
• David Evans, carpenter 30
• Jacob Eckfelt, 10
• John Fries, 50
• Thomas Fisher, 50
• John Fromberger, 50
• John Field, 50
• George Fox, 50
• Samuel Fox, 50
• James & Samuel Fisher 100
• John Hallowell, 30
• George Lauman, 50
• Jonathan Meredith, 50
• Thomas Morgan, 25
• Archibald M'Call, 100
• William Rawle, 30
• William Savery, 30
• Joseph Sansom, 25
• Robert Smith, 50
• John Vaughan, 100
• John Wagner, 15
• Wells and Morris, 100
• Jeremiah Warder, 50
• John Warder, 50
• Charles Young, 50

In page 67, for Samuel Pleasants and Son 60— read 50

[Page 112] —Keating made application for sundry articles of property left by his wife, who died at the Hospital some time since, the subject being taken under consi­deration it was agreed that they be delivered to him.

Isaac Chapman attended this committee, and deliver­ed sixteen hundred and six dollars, being a donation from the inhabitants of Bucks county, as advised in a letter from Henry Wynkoop, chairman of the commit­tee appointed for the purpose of collecting relief for the use of the afflicted.

On Motion, Agreed, that the President, John Connelly, Matthew Carey and Caleb Lownes be a committee to prepare a report of the proceedings of the committee with an address to our fellow citizens, to be delivered when it shall be proper to resign the charge, which hath been entrusted to them.

The committee on the purchase of wood Report, that they have bought of

The committee appointed to consider the accounts of the Physicians Report, that they should be paid as follows, viz.

The managers Report, that they have received one patient, and buried three men—and on the 10th, receiv­ed one man, and buried one.

Orders were issued this day, from the City-Hall for the interment of two persons.

NOVEMBER 11th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Thomas Savery,
• Matthew Carey,
• James Sharswood,
• Israel Israel,
• Stephen Girard
• Henry Deforest,
• Samuel Benge,
• John Haworth,
• James Kerr,
• John Letchworth,
• Peter Helm,
• John Connelly, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

The Secretary presented twenty one pounds nine­teen shillings and four pence halfpenny, being a dona­tion from the inhabitants of Lower Merion township, delivered to him by George Davis.

The orphan committee Report, that Catharine, Wil­liam, Elizabeth and Charles Fegel, were delivered to their uncle Nicholas Shultz. That the additional building at the orphan house is finished, and that the children are all in health—and that the accounts of the matron and assistants are settled and paid up to the 9th Instant.

The committee on admissions and burials Report, that on the 9th they sent a French soldier to the Hos­pital, and buried two persons, on the 10th, the neith­er buried or sent any to the Hospital.

[Page 114] The committee of distributions Report, that they have relieved two hundred and four families by distributing one hundred and forty eight dollars, seventeen cords of wood, and six hundred and seventy loaves of bread.

Henry Deforest, presented ten dollars from Alex­ander Christie, being the reward offered for a sum of money which was found by his wife—and ten dollars from a person unknown.

The committee on John Cummings's account, Re­port, that they are not ready to bring forward that busi­ness.

The state of the sick at the Hospital at Bush-Hill being such as to render the constant attendance of the managers no longer necessary, it is Agreed, that in future they visit it but twice a week unless circumstan­ces should require more frequent attention.

The managers Report, that they have not received any patients at the Hospital, and have buried but one—and sent one man, and one woman to the convalescent house.

Maria Harness was admitted into the orphan house.

An order was issued this day from the City-Hall for the interment of one person.

NOVEMBER 12th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Stephen Girard,
• James Swaine,
• James Kerr,
• Thomas Savery,
• Israel Israel,
• Matthew Carey,
• Henry Deforest,
• Peter Helm,
• James Sharswood,
• John Letchworth,
• Samuel Benge,
• John Haworth,
• John Connelly, and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

[Page 115] The President laid before the committee a letter from the Governor, covering an extract of a letter from Citizen Genet, Minister of the French Republic, and his draft on Citizen Bournonville Secretary to the lega­tion, for the sum of 200 dollars which the President is requested to answer.

A letter from Paul Zantzinger accompanying ten bar­rels of flour, six of which were manufactured at Rudy Hare's mill, three miles from Lancaster, and [...]our bar­rels at Christian Stower's mill, two miles from thence, from wheat collected in the vicinity of Lancaster.

The orphan committe Report, that they have ad­mitted Maria Harress into the house; and delivered Maria Lukehart to her uncle Jacob Facundus—the new building is compleated, and occupied by the or­phans.

That they have agreed to allow William Ralston, twelve pounds for one quarter's rent of the House first occupied as an orphan house.

The committee on admissions and burials Report, that they have buried but one—and sent out none.

The committee on distributions Report, that they have relieved on the 11th, two hundred and twenty two families, distributed 166 [...]/100 dollars, seventeen and three quarters cords of wood, and six hundred and fifty loaves of bread.

On Motion Resolved, that John Haworth and John Letchworth be a committee to liquidate and pay the accounts of James Wilson deceased, for supplies fur­nished the Hospital at Bush-Hill, and for affording re­lief to the afflicted poor.

[Page 116] That Stephen Girard, Matthew Carey, Israel Israel, James Kerr, John Letchworth, John Haworth and John Connelly, be a committee to meet the assistant commit­tee, for the purpose of devising a plan for causing the se­veral houses in the city which have been shut up, and particularly those wherein persons have died, to be opened and cleansed.

The said committees having met,—the committee of this board returned with a Report, which being read, was adopted, and is as follows.

Which being approved was directed to be published in the Papers, and fifteen hundred hand-bills, with the names of the assistant committee, be printed, and pasted up through the city.

Joseph Good was this day admitted into the orphan-house.

Orders were issued for the interment of two per­sons this day.

NOVEMBER 13, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• James Sharswood,
• Samuel Benge,
• Jacob Whitman,
• Stephen Girard,
• John Letchworth,
• James Kerr,
• Henry Deforest,
• Matthew Carey,
• Peter Helm, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Isael Israel presented a letter from William Kennan and Jesse Higgins, dated Red-Lyon Hundred, Nov. 11, 1793, covering £ 10 5 2, being the collection of the members of the church at that place, for the use of the poor under our care. The money is directed to be handed to the treasurer, and Israel Israel is desired to acknowledge the receipt thereof.

The secretary presented a ch [...]k for fifty dollars, the donation of Tench Coxe, Esq. for the use of the poor, which is directed to be placed in the hands of the trea­surer for the purpose designed by the donor.

[Page 118] The managers Report, that there are in the mansion-house seventy eight patients: in the new house thir­teen: and convalescents twenty three: total, one hun­dred and fourteen.

The secretary presented a letter from Joseph M. Laurie, a member of a committee at Crosswicks, dated the 7th Instant, informing that the inhabitants of that part of the county of Burlington had a flatt-load of wood, ready at the landing for the use of the poor un­der the care of the committee: The secretary is di­rected to return an answer.

The orphan-committee Report, that they have re­ceived Joseph Good, a child of 7 months old into the orphan-house: They have employed Elizabeth Reed as an assistant in that house.

The committee on admissions and burials Report, that they have buried two, and sent three to the hos­pital yesterday.

The committee of distributions Report, that they have relieved two hundred and ten families: Distributed one hundred and forty seven dollars; eleven and three quar­ters cords of wood, and six hundred and fifty loaves of bread.

The managers Report, that none have been received or buried this day; sent one to the convalescents.

An order was this day issued from the City-Hall for the interment of one person.

NOVEMBER 14, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• Samuel Benge,
• Thomas Savery,
• James Swaine,
• John Letchworth,
• Matthew Carey,
• [Page 119] James Sharswood,
• James Kerr,
• Henry Deforest, and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

The president presented a letter received from Ro­bert Ralston, dated Wilmington, Nov. 12, covering bank noted to the amount of one hundred dollars, which, with three hundred and fifty dollars received the 14 of October, is the balance of the monies collect­ed at that place, for the [...] of the poor, after deduct­ing the cost of Limes, &c. which have been received, the secretary is directed to deliver it to the treasurer.

Also another letter from William Smith and Fre­derick Sieger, dated Earl district, Lancaster county, [...]1st ultimo, informing that the inhabitants of that township had collected a parcel of wheat for the pur­pose of being manufactured into flour for the use of the poor; and requesting that the committee would give instructions how, and to whom the same shall be directed.

The president is requested to answer these letters.

[Page 120] The orphan-committee Report, that [...], one of the orphans who was at nurse, was [...] this day.

The committee on admissions and burials Report, that they have not admitted or buried any, except the orphan abovementioned.

The committee on distributions Report, that they have relieved one hundred and seventy two families: distributed one hundred and twenty eight dollars and seventy five cents, twelve and a quarter cords of wood, and two hundred and ninety loaves of bread.

The return of health to the city affording much con­solation to the committe, it was on motion Agreed, to cause the following communication to be printed for the information of our fellow-citizens.

The managers Report, that they received no pati­ents, that they have buried one man and one woman—and sent one to the convalescent house.

An order was issued this day from the City Hall for the interment of one person.

NOVEMBER 15th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Samuel Benge,
• Israel Israel,
• Henry Deforest,
• James Sharswood,
• Thomas Savery,
• John Letchworth,
• James Kerr,
• John Haworth,
• Matthew Carey, and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm at the Hospital.

[Page 122] Received one hundred and twenty dollars, from Marmaduke Cooper.

The orphan committee Report, that Joseph Good died at the orphan house.

Admissions and burials, none.

The committee of distributions Report, that they have relieved two hundred and seven families, distributed 160 75/100 dollars, 22 ¾ cords of wood, and four hundred and forty four loaves of bread.

The managers Report, that they have received one person sent by a mistake in the small pox; buried none—sent one man and two women, to the convalescent house.

Mary Birmingham was this day admitted into the orphan house.

NOVEMBER 16th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Stephen Girard,
• James Sharswood,
• Samuel Benge,
• John Letchworth,
• Israel Israel,
• Matthew Carey,
• Peter Helm,
• James Swaine,
• Thomas Savery,
• Henry Deforest,
• John Connelly,
• James Kerr, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

The orphan committee Report, that they have re­ceived one hundred and eighty seven children since [...]he commencement of their charge, forty one of whom are out at nurse, forty seven have been discharged by applications of their connections, sixteen have died, and eighty three remain in the house; total one hun­dred and eighty seven received—one hundred and twenty four remains under the care of the committee.

[Page 123] The committee on admissions and burials, Report, that one person, in the small pox, hath been sent to the Hospital, and two were buried.

The committee of distributions Report, that they have relieved two hundred and twenty two families, distributed one hundred and fifty seven dollars and sixty two cents, nineteen and three quarters cords of wood, and four hundred and eighty loaves of bread.

Circumstances having changed the business of the different committees, it is Agreed, that in future the reports be made every evening, of the transactions of the day, and not of the preceding day, as hath been the practice.

A letter was received from William Gibbons of West Chester, dated the 15th Instant, covering three hundred and two dollars and forty cents, being a se­cond donation from the inhabitants of that part of Chester county. The Secretary is directed to deliver the money to the Treasurer.

Moved and Seconded, that the distribution of money, provisions and wood be continued until this day week, and then to cease, which was Agreed, to.

The committee of distributions Report, for this day, that they have relieved two hundred and twelve fami­lies, distributed one hundred and forty six dollars and seventy five cents, twelve cords of wood, four hun­dred and eighty loaves of bread and five barrels of in­dian meal.

The committee on admissions and burials Report, that they have sent two persons to the Hospital and buried two.

[Page 124] The managers Report, that they have received one woman, buried none, sent two men and two women to the convalescent house.

John, Mary and Jane Wilkins, were this day admit­ted into the orphan house.

Orders were issued on the 15th, 16th, and 17th, for the interment of six persons.

NOVEMBER 18th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Stephen Girard,
• Henry Deforest,
• James Sharswood,
• Samuel Benge,
• Thomas Savery,
• John Letchworth,
• Peter Helm,
• Jacob Whitman,
• Matthew Carey,
• James Kerr,
• John Connelly,
• Israel Israel, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Thomas Billington and John Grimes applied to the committee for the last will of Samuel Fisher, deceased, which was deposited in the hands of the Secretary, some time since— Agreed that it be delivered to them, The will was dated 7th October last—whereby it is directed that all his just debts in the city be paid, and the residue of his estate to be appropriated towards the payment of what he owes in England.

A letter was received dated New-York, November 14th 1793, from Hallam and Henry, covering a post note of two hundred and sixty dollars, for the use of the poor and distressed of this city.

The orphan committee Report, that they have re­ceived two children into the house, placed two out to nurse, and buried Richard Welsh.

[Page 125] The committee on admissions and burials Report, that they buried two yesterday, and two this day—sent none to the Hospital.

The committee on distributions, Report, that they have relieved two hundred and four families, distributed one hundred and sixty eight dollars and sixty nine cents, eighteen and a quarter cords of wood, one half barrel of rye flour, one half barrel of wheat flour, one half barrel of indian meal, and four hundred and forty loaves of bread.

As the patients in the mansion house at Bush-Hill, have decreased considerably, it was Agreed, that all the sick who are in the new house and all the women who are in the convalescent house be removed to the mansion house; twelve men and the convalescent wo­men were accordingly removed and two men un [...]it for removal, were left in the new house.

The managers Report, that they received no patients yesterday, and but one this day; that they buried one man yesterday, one woman to day, and placed five pa­tients among the convalescents.

Lydia Walker and John Joseph B [...]lwire, were this day admitted into the orphan house.

Orders were issued this day from the City-Hill, for the interment of two persons.

NOVEMBER 19th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• James Sharswood,
• Samuel Benge,
• Peter Helm,
• James Swaine,
• John Letchworth,
• Matthew Carey,
• Thomas Savery,
• Stephen Girard,
• Henry Deforest, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

[Page 126] The committee appointed to prepare an answer to the Governor's letter, produced an essay, which being read was approved. The letter and answer are as fol­low.

The orphan-committee Report, that Eliza Elder hav­ing taken the small-pox, was placed out to nurse, and John Farmer, an infant of four months, was also re­ceived, and placed out at nurse.

The committee of admissions and burials Report, that they have buried one, and sent none to the hospi­tal.

The distributing committee Report, that they have relieved two hundred and forty families; distributed one hundred and eighty eight dollars and seventy five cents, twenty four and an half cords of wood, and four hundred and forty loaves of bread.

The managers Report, that they have not received any patients; that one has died, and three men have been removed to the convalescent house.

[Page 133] Received by the hands of George Ashbridge of Ox­ford township, two hundred and fifty dollars and thir­teen cents, for the use of the poor: And by the hands of the Rev. Slator Clay, the sum of one hundred and fourteen dollars and forty three cents from Lower-Mer­rion township; and one hundred and twenty nine dol­lars and thirty four cents, from Upper-Merrion.

John Palmer was this day admitted into the orphan house.

NOVEMBER 20th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Stephen Girard,
• John Letchworth,
• James Kerr,
• Henry Deforest,
• Samuel Benge,
• John Haworth,
• Peter Helm,
• James Sharswood,
• Thomas Savery,
• Matthew Carey,
• Israel Israel,
• James Swaine, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

James Kerr, delivered three hundred and fifty dollars and eighty one cents, a donation from the inhabitants of Winchester, in Virginia; brought by James M'Clay.

Israel Wheelen delivered five hundred and eighty seven dollars and eighty eight cents, from the inhabi­tants of Downings Town, for the use of the sick and poor under the care of the committee.

The Secretary delivered the following sums for the use of the sick, viz.

Ninety eight dollars from the inhabitants of Whit-plain township Montgomery county, by the hands of James Morris, Esq.

One hundred and forty seven dollars and sixty two cents; from the inhabitants of Towamensing, Hatfield [Page 134] and Franconia township; by the hands of George Reiff.

Seventy three dollars and forty two cents from the inhabitants of Perkioming and—by the hands of Christopher Dannaker: which several sums were directed to be delivered to the Treasurer, to be appro­priated agreeably to the designs of the donors.

The orphan committee Report, that they have put out one child to nurse, in the small pox.

The committee of admissions and burials Report, that they have not buried or sent any to the Hospital.

The committee of distribution Report, that they have relieved two hundred and fourteen families, with one hundred and forty nine dollars and seventy six cents, distributed sixteen and an half cords of wood and four hundred and forty loaves of bread.

The managers Report, that they have not received any patients into the Hospital or buried any from thence since their last report—that they have sent two to the convalescents apartment, and taken into the Hospital the man that had his legs cut off, who was considered in an unfit condition to be removed when, the others were brought from the new house.

NOVEMBER 21, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• James Sharswood,
• Matthew Carey,
• Samuel Benge,
• Stephen Girard,
• John Connelly,
• John Haworth,
• Thomas Savery,
• James Swaine,
• Israel Israel,
• Peter Helm,
• James Kerr,
• Henry Deforest, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

A letter was received from Robert Coleman, Esq. [Page 135] associate judge of the court of common pleas for Lan­caster county, dated Elizabeth Furnace, November 12, covering a draft on the state Treasurer, for the amount of his salary, for one year as associate judge; to be ap­plied to the use of the afflicted under the care of the committee; which was delivered to the treasurer, to be appropriated accordingly.

The orphan committee Report, that they have de­livered Biddy, Hannah, and Mary Sweeny to their un­cle Hugh Sweeny; Stephen Estick to his father John Estick and admitted Mary Wolf aged seven years; her father and mother being both dead.

The committee of admissions and burials Report, that they have buried two; admitted none.

The committee of distributions Report that they have relieved two hundred and twenty three families, distributed one hundred and sixty one dollars and fifty cents, twelve and a quarter cords of wood, and four hundred and forty loaves of bread.

The services of Doctor Benjamin Duffield, were taken under consideration; it was Agreed, that he be presented with five hundred dollars. The President is requested to communicate to him the thanks of the committee for his attention to the afflicted at the Hos­pital, and to deliver to him a check for the above sum.

The managers communicated the agreeable infor­mation, that they have not had any deaths for two days past,—that the patients are all in a promising condition and that we may now look forward with confidence to­wards the restoration to health and usefulness almost all that are at present in the Hospital: and as there is no prospect of many more deaths at that place, they will in future report occasionally.

[Page 136] Received one hundred and thirty three dollars and thirty four cents, a donation from a person unknown, by the hands of Charles Jervis.

NOVEMBER 22, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• John Letchworth,
• Matthew Carey,
• Jacob Whitman,
• Peter Helm,
• James Kerr,
• Thomas Savery,
• John Haworth,
• Samuel Benge,
• James Sharswood,
• Stephen Girard
• Henry Deforest, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

The orphan committee Report, that Polly Starkin was delivered to her master Thomas Harper.

John Burden was delivered to his uncle.

The committee on admissions and burials Report, that they have sent a French man to the Hospital and have buried none.

The committee of distributions Report, that they have relieved two hundred and twenty families, distri­buted one hundred and seventy four dollars and sixty nine cents, twenty two and three quarters cords of wood, and four hundred and forty loaves of bread.

NOVEMBER 23d, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• James Swaine,
• Thomas Savery,
• John Letchworth,
• Israel Israel,
• John Haworth,
• James Sharswood,
• John Connelly,
• Henry Deforest,
• Samuel Benge,
• Matthew Carey,
• Peter Helm,
• James Kerr,
• Stephen Girard and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

[Page 137] The President presented a letter from J. Short, dat­ed York Borough, 20th Instant, covering two hundred and seventy one dollars and twenty seven cents; being a collection of the inhabitants of that place, together with twenty one dollars from the inhabitants of Chance-ford township, York county, for the use of the afflicted under the care of the committee, which is directed to be delivered to the Treasurer, to be applied agreeably to the design of the donors:—the above letter informs that further collections are making for the same pur­pose, which when received will be forwarded.

The orphan committee Report, that they have de­livered John, Mary and Jane Wilkins to their brother, living in Easton and Rachel and Hannah Estick to their father.

The committee of admissions and burials Report, that they have had no applications.

The committee of distributions Report, that they have distributed to two hundred and twelve families, one hundred and seventy two dollars, nineteen cords of wood and four hundred and forty loaves of bread.

The committee on the purchase of wood Report, that they have received from Burlington 17 ½ cords wood

From Gloucester county 27 3/8 do.

and Have purchased, 360 ½ do.

for which they have paid, and for hauling the donation and purchased wood, 1355 dollars and 71 cents.

Samuel Benge and Henry Deforest are appointed a committee to settle with the carters and attendants, and to discharge such as they may think it unnecessary fur­ther to employ.

[Page 138] The condition of the Hospital being again taken into consideration, it was Resolved, that Stephen Girard, Pe­ter Helm, Israel Israel, John Connelly, and Caleb Lownes, be a committee to make enquiry into the state thereof—the ability of accommodating the French sol­diers, and the expence of supporting them, and to report at the next meeting, the terms on which they are to be received at that place.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Thomas Savery,
• Samuel Benge,
• James Kerr,
• John Haworth,
• Stephen Girard,
• James Sharswood,
• Matthew Carey,
• John Letchworth,
• Israel Israel,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Henry Deforest,
• Peter Helm,
• John Connelly, and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

Eighty five dollars and twenty five cents were received from A. H. Middleton, Treasurer of Woodbury com­mittee on the 20th October, and seventy dollars and fifty one cents from Lancaster borough, by the hand [...] of Paul Zantzinger on the 2d November, which were omitted to be entered in the minutes of that date.

As the disease has now abated and many of the children in the orphan house may have connections who do not know where they are,—the committee were of the opinion that it would be advisable to publish a list of those remaining under their care; requesting the surviving relatives, if any there be, to call and take them away; It was on Motion Agreed, that the follow­ing advertisement be published, in order that their con­nections be informed of their situation and the com­mittee be relieved from their charge.

[Page 141] The committee to whom was referred the applica­tion on behalf of the French soldiers, to be received at Bush-Hill until a suitable place can be provided for them, Report that they may be conveniently accommo­dated in the house at present appropriated for the con­valescent, whose number is now much reduced, and may be safely removed into other appartments;

That the soldiers may be supported without injury to the donations of the contributors, at eight shillings per diem per man, including all charges; which they submit to the committee.

The committee, commiserating the distressed situ­ation of the sick and wounded Frenchmen who lately arrived from Cape-Francois, in the citizen Marseillois, and desirous of preventing the introduction of new calamities by the introduction of diseased persons from the West-India islands, where malignant disorders are now prevalent, did on the 16th Instant, upon the pressing solicitation of the secretary of the French Le­gation agree to admit them into that part of the hos­pital at Bush-Hill, hitherto occupied by the convales­cent, for their present relief; under the assurance of the secretary that they should be removed as speedily as possible, to a place to be provided for them by the minister of the French Republic: And as there is a pleasing prospect that our fellow-citizens, for whose accommodation the hospital was established, will shortly be in a situation to return to their friends in the city, it was Resolved, that the secretary of the Legation be informed that the sick and wounded now at the hospi­tal may be accommodated at that place at eight shillings per man, per day; and that the committee will furnish them with every accommodation and supply, necessary [Page 142] for their comfort and support, at the above rate, until the sick citizens now in the hospital shall be in▪ a con­dition to be discharged.

The managers of the hospital, Israel Israel, James Ker, and the secretary, are appointed to wait upon him with the foregoing minute; and to attend to the busi­ness, until the Frenchmen aforesaid are removed from the hospital.

NOVEMBER 25th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Thomas Savery,
• Matthew Carey,
• James Sharswood,
• Israel Israel,
• Stephen Girard
• Henry Deforest,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Samuel Benge,
• John Haworth,
• James Kerr,
• John Letchworth,
• Peter Helm,
• John Connelly, and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

A letter from Dr. Benjamin Duffield was laid before the committee, acknowledging the receipt of the letter to him from the President, with its inclosure; and thanking the committee for their attention to his ser­vices.

A letter was received from Boston, of the 18th instant, from I. C. Jones, covering three drafts of the following tenor: One for three hundred dollars, dated the 14th instant, drawn by Thomas Grives on John Murray of New-York, merchant, at five days sight: One for one hundred and eighty four dollars and seven­ty six cents, dated the 15th, drawn by I. C. Jones on Jonathan Williams, at ten days: One for three hun­dered and thirty four dollars and seventy three cents, dated the 18th, drawn by John Jones on John Mur­ray of New-York, merchant.

[Page 143] The President is desired to acknowledge the receipt of the above letter and drafts.

Received ten dollars from James Douglass by the hands of Levi Hollingsworth; also sixty four dollars from Pencader-Hundred by the hands of W. Cooch.

The orphan-committee Report, that Charles M'Con­nell was delivered to his father; and that the list of orphans, &c. was handed to the printer for publica­tion.

The committee of admissions and burials Report, that they have had no applications.

NOVEMBER 26th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Stephen Girard,
• James Kerr,
• Thomas Savery,
• Israel Israel,
• Henry Deforest,
• Matthew Carey,
• Peter Helm,
• John Letchworth,
• Samuel Benge,
• John Haworth,
• James Sharswood,
• John Connelly, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Two letters were received; one from Frederick Seger, dated Earl township, Lancaster county, 18th instant, in­closing sixty five dollars, for the use of the orphans, and inform the committee that sundry parcels of flour had been sent, and desiring receipts therefore; as the wag­goners had neglected to deliver those given to them: the other from New-Holland, in the same township, dated the 15th instant, signed by Henry Moeller, mi­nister of the Lutheran church, inclosing eighteen pounds ten shillings, a donation from the benevolent farmers of Alleghany and Muddy creek, exclusive of those in their congregations who have made their dona­tion [Page 144] in wheat: These donations are particularly design­ed for the orphans: The secretary is directed to deli­ver them to the orphan-committee, and the president is requested to answer the letters.

The orphan-committee Report, that Elizabeth Wat­son, a child at nurse, died this day, and that the chil­dren in the house are generally healthy.

The committee of admissions and burials Report, that they have had no applications.

Received by the hands of James Morris one hun­dred and four dollars and fifty six cents, from the in­habitants of Montgomery county: and one hundred and twenty five dollars by John Wistar, from Man­ington township, Salem county, New-Jersey.

NOVEMBER 27th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• James Sharswood,
• Samuel Benge,
• Thomas Savery,
• James Swaine,
• Stephen Girard,
• John Letchworth,
• James Kerr,
• Henry Deforest,
• Matthew Carey,
• John Connelly,
• Peter Helm, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

The President informs the committee that he had answered the letters referred to him yesterday.

The orphan-committee Report, that Joseph Hays is admitted into the orphan-house from Bush-Hill hospi­tal. Kitty Scott and Ann Maria Taylor, were deliver­ed to their friends.

The committee of admissions and burials Report, that they have had no applications.

NOVEMBER 28, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• James Sharswood,
• James Kerr,
• John Haworth,
• Peter Helm,
• James Swaine,
• Thomas Savery,
• Samuel Benge,
• John Letchworth,
• John Connelly,
• Stephen Girard
• Henry Deforest, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

No material business occurring, adjourned.

NOVEMBER 29, 1793.

Some of the members attended, but the evening being wet, and a quorum not appearing, adjourned.

NOVEMBER 30, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• Samuel Benge,
• John Haworth,
• James Sharswood,
• Stephen Girard,
• Henry Deforest,
• James Swaine,
• John Letchworth,
• John Connelly,
• James Kerr,
• Peter Helm,
• Thomas Savery, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

The committee appointed to wait upon the secreta­ry of the French Legation Report, that they have at­tended to their appointment, informed him of the terms on which the sick and wounded, under his care, were to be accommodated at the hospital, the circum­stances on which the committee hold that place, and which he must be subject to; to which he fully agreed and expressed himself well satisfied with the attention of the committee towards these afflicted people; and in addition to the terms stipulated, it was further a­greed [Page 146] that four dollars per man be allowed for the in­terment of all the French people who may die at that place.

Thirteen barrels of flour were received from the inhabitants of Manheim township, Lancaster county, accompanied by a letter from Martin Mayer, which was answered.

As the business of the committee is drawing to a close, it was considered as an indispensible duty that compensation be made for the use of the property, which hath been accupied by our afflicted fellow-citi­zens, as an hospital at Bush-Hill: The subject was again brought before the committee, and after fully considering the circumstances of the business, it was Agreed, that the proprietor be presented with two thou­sand dollars for the time it hath been occupied as an hospital, and until the 25th day of March, 1795. As there are fears existing in the minds of some of our fellow-citizens that the disease may again make its ap­pearance in the spring; and there being at present no provision made for the accommodation of such as may be afflicted with malignant disorders, it was thought adviseable that endeavours be made to retain the privi­lege of re-occupying that place, for the like purpose. The committee, to whom is entrusted the management of this business, are requested to use their endeavours to effect the object of the committee.

It was further agreed that the committee appropri­ate five hundred dollars for repairs of said hospital; which may now be presented to the proprietor, should it be more agreeable to him to make the repairs him­self; if not, that it be reserved in trust for that pur­pose.

[Page 147] And on Motion it was Resolved, that Stephen Gi­rard, Peter Helm, Thomas Wistar and Caleb Lownes be trustees to hold the said sum of five hundred dol­lars, and to dispose of it agreeably to the foregoing re­solution. Israel Israel and Caleb Lownes are appointed a committee to attend to the foregoing business, and to report.

The committee of accounts are requested to attend every evening [...]t the committee-chamber, in order to facilitate the settlement of the accounts, which are not yet liquidated.

The committee of admissions Report, that three have been no applications.

The orphan-committee Report, that they have de­livered Patty and Elizabeth C. Buvran to their father, and have received Thomas Hopkins into the orphan-house.

DECEMBER 1, 1793.

Several members attended; but no business offering adjourned.

DECEMBER 2d, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Stephen Girard,
• Samuel Benge,
• John Letchworth,
• Israel Israel,
• Matthew Carey,
• James Sharswood,
• Thomas Savery,
• Henry Deforest,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• James Kerr, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

A letter was received from John Bauchman, dated Conestogo township, 27th ultimo, informing that fif­teen barrels of flour are on the way; and covering nine pounds and ten shillings, being the amount of a dona­tion [Page 148] raised in that township, for the use of the poor. The president is requested to answer it as soon as the flour is received.

The services of Doctor Deveze being taken into consideration, after some time spent thereon, it was Resolved, that he hath as far as hath [...] knowledge of the committee, been eminently useful in the late afflicting calamity, and that this committee ought to compensate him therefor as far as lays in their power. That the president be requested to acknow­ledge the services which he hath rendered to the afflicted,—present him the thanks of the commit­tee, and a check on the Bank of North Ame­rica for fifteen hundred dollars, as a testimony of their approbation of his services and unremitted exertions for the relief of the afflicted at Bush-Hill during the late sickness.

The secretary informed the committee that he hath received from the inhabitants of Chestertown town­ship, Chester county, by the hands of Matthias Pen­nebecker, secretary of the association in that township, three drafts for two hundred and eighty dollars, viz. one on Phineas Bond, the British consul, for one hun­dred dollars; one on John Travis for fifty dollars; one on Edward Cadwalader for fifty dollars; being the sums respectively subscribed by them for the use of the poor; also one other draft for eighty dollars, on Charles Shoemaker: the whole being the amount of the subscriptions of the aforesaid township for the use of the poor under our care. He also presented the balance of the donations of the inhabitants of Darby, which he received from the hands of John Pearson, for the same use as the foregoing, amounting to twelve [Page 149] pounds and ten shillings, which was directed to be delivered to the treasurer for the uses designed by the donors.

DECEMBER 3d, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• James Sharswood,
• Samuel Benge,
• Stephen Girard,
• James Kerr,
• John Letchworth,
• Matthew Carey,
• Thomas Savery,
• Israel Israel,
• Henry Deforest, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

The President presented a check from Alexander Wilcocks on the Bank of Pennsylvania for fifty dol­lars, for the use of the orphans, which was delivered to the orphan committee.

Israel Israel presented a draft from Alexander Ad­dison, district Judge of Washington County, &c. for the amount of the half yearly dividend of one sh [...]re in the Bank of Pennsylvania.

The orphan-committee Report, that they have de­livered Sarah Stewart to her mother, and that Joseph Hays was taken away by his mother without their con­sent.

DECEMBER 6, 1793.

Several members attended, but not a quorum for business. Adjourned to the 9th.

DECEMBER 9th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• James Sharswood,
• Samuel Benge,
• Henry Deforest,
• Matthew Carey,
• James Kerr,
• John Haworth,
• [Page 150]Thomas Savery,
• John Letchworth,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Stephen Girard,
• Israel Israel, and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

A committee from the Assistant Committee attended and proposed to the consideration of the committee the propriety of distributing a part of the wood to certain descriptions of poor, which was after some time spent thereon, Agreed to be deferred for the present.

DECEMBER 14th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Samuel Benge,
• James Swaine,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Peter Helm,
• James Sharswood,
• James Kerr,
• Thomas Savery,
• John Letchworth,
• John Connelly,
• Matthew Carey,
• Stephen Girard,
• Henry Deforest,
• John Haworth, and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

The subject of distributing the wood being taken under consideration, it was Resolved, that the distri­bution of wood commence on the 16th instant, and that Thomas Savery, Samuel Benge, James Swaine, Thomas Wistar, John Haworth, and Israel Israel, be a committee for this purpose.

The secretary is directed to inform the chairman of the assistant committee of the foregoing resolution.

Sixty seven dollars and fifty cents were received from the German Reformed Congregation of North­ampton, forwarded by John Arndt, Esquire.

DECEMBER 21st, 1793

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• James Swaine,
• James Sharswood,
• [Page 151] Peter Helm,
• Samuel Benge,
• John Connelly,
• John Haworth,
• John Letchworth,
• Stephen Girard
• Israel Israel,
• James Kerr,
• Henry Deforest, and
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.

Twenty two dollars and sixteen cents were received from the inhabitants of Chester township, Burlington county, through the hands of Richard Smith; Fifty dollars, a donation from Peter Gauladet; fifty three dollars and thirty three cents from Hambourg, Berks county by the hands of John Myer, Esq. Ten dol­lars from Allen township, Berks county, by the hands of Simon Driesback, Esq. in addition to the follow­ing donations received of him the 5th instant, viz. twelve dollars and eighty seven cents from Dryland congregation; fifteen dollars and twenty seven cents from Moretown congregation; thirty seven dollars and forty five cents from Allen and Lehigh congregations; seventy nine dollars and sixteen cents from English congregation in Allen township; One hundred and eighty dollars from Bucks county, by the hands of Isaac Chapman, Esq. Ninety two dollars and four cents from Leacock township, Lancaster county, by the hands of Jacob Johns: Fourteen dollars from John Ha­milton of Carlisle: One hundred dollars from Mont­gomery county, by the hands of Robert Loller, Esq. Eighty dollars from the inhabitants of Boston; and two hundred and thirty eight dollars from Nottingham township, Burlington county, by the hands of Joseph M. Lowry.

On Motion Resolved, that James Sharswood and Thomas Wistar be a committee to wait upon the guar­dians of the poor, and to request recommendations [Page 152] from them to the magistrates, for the admission of such poor persons, who are now in the hospital at Bush-Hill and have no suitable residence to remove to.

On Motion Resolved, that the committee, appointed to confer with William Hamilton, Esquire, concern­ing compensation to be made to him for the use of his property at Bush-Hill, be instructed to apply to him for the further use of that place, should a similar dis­ease make its appearance in this city, between this and the 25th day of March 1795, to be used by such ci­tizens who may be afflicted with malignant or conta­gious disorders; and that the right to enter the premi­ses for the foregoing use be clearly expressed and se­cured to such trustees as may be mutually agreed upon between him and this committee.

Stephen Girard and James Kerr are appointed a com­mittee to wait upon the Minister of the French Re­public, and present the bill for the support, attendance and accommodation of the sick and wounded, receiv­ed under the care of the committee, at the request of the secretary of the Legation; amounting to nine hun­dred and thirty five pounds and twelve shillings.

The orphan-committee are requested to call on Dr. Samuel Duffield, for his bill for attending the orphan children.

On Motion Resolved, that the orphan-committee, John Connelly and Thomas Wistar be a committee for preparing a plan for the future support of the or­phans.

The committee of accounts are desired to send written notices to such of the members of the com­mittee whose accounts are unsettled, to bring them [Page 153] forward in order that a final close of their business may be made as early as possible.

The managers of the Hospital are requested to fur­nish an account of the property at that place belong­ing to the committee.

The subject of preparing a report of the proceed­ings of the committee, agreed to on the 9th of Novem­ber, being again taken under consideration, the committee are of opinion that the publication of the minutes of the proceedings of the committee, with such observa­tions as may be connected therewith, will be the most satisfactory mode of giving information to the public of the transactions of the committee during the preva­lence of the late malignant fever, of any which they can adopt: Whereupon, on Motion, it was Resolved, that the said committee be discharged, and that the mi­nutes be printed under the direction of the President, which he is requested to undertake, and to call to his assistance such aid as may be necessary upon the occa­sion.

On Motion Resolved, that Stephen Girard, Peter Helm and Henry Deforest be a committee to examine and report what property is now under the care of Henry Deforest, the member who was appointed to receive the property of the sick and those who died at the hospital at Bush-Hill.

DECEMBER 24th, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Thomas Savery,
• John Letchworth,
• James Kerr,
• James Sharswood,
• John Haworth,
• John Connelly,
• Henry Deforest,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Samuel Benge and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

[Page 154] The following donations have been received since the last meeting of the committee, viz.

Sixty four dollars and ninety seven cents from the west end of the township of Little-Brittain, in Lan­caster county, received by the hands of Levi Hollings­worth;

Forty five dollars from Kingston congregation, for­warded by the Rev. Stephen Voorheis;

Seventy seven dollars and twelve cents from the Pa­triotic society at Newark, New-Jersey, forwarded by Uziel Ogden, and John Pintard, Esquires;

Forty one dollars and seventy five cents from Don­negal township, Lancaster county, by the hands of John Whitehill, Esquire;

Fifty dollars from Whitemarsh, Montgomery coun­ty, by the hands of James Morris, Esquire.

The committee appointed to confer with the guardi­ans of the poor, not being ready to report are continued.

The committee appointed to confer with William Hamilton, Esq. Report, that they have attended to their appointment, and have produced an essay of articles of agreement for the consideration of the committee, of which the following is the substance, viz. The said William Hamilton to secure to Israel Israel, John Connelly and Caleb Lownes, for the use of the citi­zens of Philadelphia and vicinity, all that part of his interest at Bush-Hill comprised within the circular HA-HA on the South, bounded by a line extending from the western end of said HA-HA to the South-East of the Grave-yard, thence by a line to the new ditch, which incloses the pine grove on the North, thence by the several courses of said ditch round the grove to the [Page 155] N. L. corner of the old green-house foundation, thence along the Northern side of the coach-house and stables and the Eastern side of the same to the gate on Callowhill street, with the free use of the lane to the East end of the HA-HA wall, with the Mansion-house, kitchen, stables, &c. now occupied by the com­mittee, to the use of the said trustees, &c. from this time forward to the 25th day of March, 1795, in trust for the relief and accommodation of such persons as may be afflicted by a return of the Yellow or malig­nant fever, or by any other similar infectious disease, and for no other use or purpose whatever. The said trustees to pay or cause to be paid to the said William Hamilton, Esq. for the use of the premises aforesaid, du­ring the continuance of the late disease, and until the 25th of March 1795, aforesaid, the sum of two thou­sand dollars; and the further sum of five hundred dol­lars for repairing the said property, when thereto they shall be required by the said William Hamilton.

That the said W. Hamilton shall have, during the time aforementioned, a right to repair the buildings a­foresaid, and to appropriate them as he may think pro­per, provided the said trustees shall have no occasion to occupy them for the use aforesaid. All claim to the use of said property to be relinquished by the trustees on the 25th day of March, 1795. The said William Hamilton, for the consideration beforementioned to release and forever discharge the said trustees and all the members of the committee, and all other persons whatever, from all claims, demands, actions and cause of actions, on account of trespass or injury done to or upon the premises, during the late malignant fever in the city of Philadelphia, &c.

[Page 156] Which being read and considered, was approved, and the members, named in said articles by William Hamilton, are appointed trustees, and requested to car­ry the same into execution as early as possible.

The committee appointed to present the accounts to the Minister of the French Republic Report, that they have performed that service, and that the business is in train for settlement.

The committee appointed to wait upon Dr. S. Duf­field, not being ready to report are continued.

The destitute and affecting situation of those chil­dren, who were deprived of their parents and friends by the late malignant fever, and who are now under the care of the committee, being taken under consider­ation, it is Agreed, that the peculiar circumstances of these friendless innocents, require the earliest exer­tions of the committee, for obtaining suitable and per­manent provision for their support and education; and that a memorial be prepared and presented to the Le­gislature for that purpose. The following being pro­duced was read and approved. The President was re­quested to sign it, and the members of the orphan-committee appointed to present it, and use their en­deavours to obtain the objects therein desired. The memorial is as follows, viz.

The managers Report, that they will furnish an inventory of the property which is at Bush-Hill, at next meeting.

DECEMBER 28, 1793

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Samuel Benge,
• James Swaine,
• Peter Helm,
• James Sharswood,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• John Letchworth,
• John Connelly,
• Stephen Girard,
• Henry Deforest
• Thomas Savery,
• [Page 158] James Kerr,
• John Haworth, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

The following donations were received since the last meeting:

Forty five dollars and twenty five cents from the in­habitants of Carnavon township, Lancaster county, delivered by Edward Bonsall.

Ten dollars from Joseph Kirkbride, Esquire, of Bor­dentown, New-Jersey.

Eighty nine dollars from the inhabitants of Allen-Town, New-Jersey, forwarded by the Rev. Joseph Clarke.

The committee appointed to execute the articles of agreement with William Hamilton, Esq. Report, that they shall soon complete the business committed to them.

The committee appointed to wait on Dr. Duffield, not being prepared to report, are continued.

The committee appointed to present the memorial on behalf of the orphans Report, that they have per­formed that service.

The managers Report, that the following property remains at Bush-Hill, viz.

[Page 161] The bedsteads obtained from the prison in the early stage of the disorder are returned to the place from whence they were taken.

The committee appointed to wait upon the guardians of the poor Report, that having had a conference with that body, they had agreed to appoint a committee to communicate to this committee the result of their de­terminations concerning the poor at Bush-Hill.

The said committee appearing inform that the guardians of the poor are prepared [...]nd willing to re­ceive such poor persons, at present at Bush-Hill, as are in a condition to be removed, and who are destitute of the means of providing for themselves.

DECEMBER 31st, 1793.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• Samuel Benge,
• John Haworth,
• James Sharswood,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Henry Deforest,
• James Swaine,
• John Letchworth,
• John Connelly,
• James Kerr,
• Stephen Girard,
• Thomas Savery, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Seventeen hundred and fifty one dollars and eighty seven cents were received from the auctioneer, being the neat proceeds of the donation in vinegar, candles and lemon juice from Boston.

Seventy seven dollars and thirty three cents were re­ceived from New-Hanover and Marlborough town­ships, Montgomery county, by the hands of John Ri­chards, Esquire.

A committee of three members from the guardians of the poor attending, a conference was had respecting [Page 162] the manner and time of removing the indigent at Bush-Hill to the Alms-House; Israel Israel, John Connelly and Caleb Lownes, with the managers, are appointed a committee to inspect the state of the patients, and cause such as are in a condition to be removed, to be conveyed there are early as possible, and make report

The apology offered by Thomas Wistar, the treasu­rer, for not attending the meetings of the commit­tee for some time past, on account of his health, which rendered it unsafe for him to go abroad in the evenings, was accepted.

Stephen Girard produced the following propositions relative to preparing the business, so as to enable the committee to resign the trust committed to their charge, viz.

Which being considered were agreed to, except what relates to making compensation to the matron, which was referred to Stephen Girard, Israel Israel, J. Connelly and C. Lownes, who are directed to take her services into consideration and report thereon.

The committee appointed to wait on Doctor Samu­el Duffield, are continued.

[Page 165] On Motion it was Agreed, that the distributing com­mittee proceed to the delivery of the wood to indigent citizens, who may be thought suitable objects of this charity.

JANUARY 4th, 1794.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Peter Helm,
• Samuel Benge,
• John Connelly,
• James Swaine,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• John Letchworth,
• Stephen Girard
• Israel Israel,
• James Kerr,
• James Sharswood,
• Thomas Savery,
• Henry Deforest, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

The committee appointed to inspect the state of the Hospital Report, that they have attended to that service, that they have discharged eleven of the patients, and that they are of opinion, that although there still remain some in a very feeble and low state, yet that the whole may with care be removed, in a few days, without material injury, most of them being in a fair way of recovery; those having habitations in the city will be able to provide for themselves, after gaining a little more strength: there yet remain fifteen in the Hospital.

Whereupon it was Resolved,

That the committee continue their attention to the business and have the house cleared, the nurses and at­tendants discharged, and the accounts prepared, in or­der to a sinal closure of the business of the committee.

The committee appointed to consider the services of the matron, and what compensation should be made to her in addition to the stipulated wages at which she was employed to conduct her department at the Hos­pital, [Page 166] Report, that they have made enquiry into her conduct and services, and find that they have been highly commendable; that she hath performed her du­ties with great propriety and fidelity; that her unre­mitted care of the numerous sick, her sympathetic and maternal attention to the afflicted not only merits the approbation of the committee, but justly entitles her to the grateful acknowledgements of her fellow-citi­zens, and that she ought to be presented with a further compensation, as a reward and in testimony of the sentiments which the committee entertain of her ser­vices. Which report being approved, it was Agreed, that the compensation shall be determined at a future meeting.

Israel Israel, John Connelly and Caleb Lownes were appointed to wait on the Minister of France, and in­form him,—that the committee are bringing their business to a close, that it will not be in their power longer to continue their care of the sick French citizens, who were received at Bush-Hill by request of the secretary of the French Legation; that although by agree­ment they were to be removed when the sick citizens should be discharged, they may nevertheless remain where they are, until a suitable place can be obtained, to which they may be removed, with convenience to them and our fellow-citizens; subject however to the directions of the trustees who have that place under their care.

On Motion Resolved, that the President, S. Girard, James Sharswood, John Letchworth, Thomas Wistar, John Connelly and Caleb Lownes, be a committee to enquire into the unfinished business necessary to be brought forward, and report thereon.

[Page 167] Stephen Girard produced an additional proposition for the consideration of the committee, which being considered of great consequence to the health of our fellow citizens, it was Agreed, that it be recommended with the others, to be promoted as far as the opportu­nities and influence of the committee will permit.

Which proposition is as follows:

A committee of three members from the society for promoting first day or Sunday schools attended and of­fered to receive the orphans under our care, to par­take of the benefits designed by that institution, which was taken under consideration, and agreed to be refer­red till next meeting.

JANUARY 8th, 1794.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• John Letchworth,
• James Kerr,
• James Swaine,
• Peter Helm,
• James Sharswood,
• Israel Israel,
• John Haworth,
• Henry Deforest,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• John Connelly,
• Stephen Girard,
• Samuel Benge,
• Jacob Weaver, and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

One hundred and ninety dollars were received from Joseph Shotwell of Bridgetown or Raway, New-Jer­sey, being the donation before mentioned in page 72.

The secretary handed the following sums to the committee, which were directed to be paid to the trea­surer, to be applied agreeably to the design of the do­nors, viz.

Eighty eight dollars received from Montgome­ry county by the hands of James Morris, Esquire, and eleven dollars and eighty ninetieths from Mount-Holly by Peter Shiras, Esquire.

The committee appointed to settle with William Hamilton, Esquire, having performed that business, the committee are enabled to answer the question proposed to them by the guardians of the poor, relative to af­fording assistance in discharging the debt arising from the possession of the property at Bush-Hill, for the use of the afflicted citizens, it was on Motion Resolved, that the committee formerly appointed to wait upon the guardians of the poor be directed to communicate to them the terms upon which the settlement was made, and request information what they will contri­bute towards the payment thereof.

[Page 169] The committee appointed to wait on the Minister of France Report, that they have had a conference with the secretary of the legation, who informed them, that the minister had agreed to take charge of the sick French people at Bush-Hill on the 13th instant, and to provide for them; that he will take such part of the medicine, kitchen utensils, &c. and such other things as may be agreed upon; that he will use every endeavour to obtain suitable accommodations for the sick, and have them removed as soon as possible; and that the amount of the first bill shall be immediately paid, as well as all future demands, when called upon therefor.

Stephen Girard is desired to wait on the Minister, and receive the monies due for the accommodation, support and attendance of the sick and wounded above­mentioned.

Stephen Girard and Peter Helm are appointed to value and dispose of such articles, as may be wanted for the use of the French; they are requested to de­sire the aid of Dr. Deveze in the above business.

The Legislature having the subject of providing for the orphans before them, the proposition of the soci­ety for promoting first day or Sunday schools is agreed to be deferred to a future day.

JANUARY 11th, 1794.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Stephen Girard,
• James Kerr,
• Henry Deforest,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Jacob Whitman,
• Israel Israel,
• Peter Helm,
• John Letchworth,
• James Sharswood,
• John Connelly,
• Samuel Benge, and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

[Page 170] One hundred and thirty one dollars were received from Darby, by the hands of Thomas Parke, and twenty dollars and seventy five cents from Moor's-town, by the hands of Richard Smith.

The committee appointed to discharge the patients, nurses, &c. from Bush-Hill Report, that they have dis­charged all those that were able to remove to the city; that those who were indigent and infirm, and had no other means of relief, are sent to the Alms-House; that they have discharged all the nurses and attendants, except the matron and women employed in washing the bedding, and other articles necessary to be preserved or disposed off.

The committee think it a duty incumbent on them, to add that in the performance of this service, the af­fectionate and tender expressions of the patients, and the kind manner in which the separation between them and the worthy matron and faithful attendants took place, affords the strongest reason to conclude, that the arduous undertaking hath been performed with every attention and tenderness, which the nature of the afflicting calamity would permit; and that the sur­vivors will long remember, with grateful sentiments, the benefits which they have derived from an institu­tion, supported by the liberal donations of sympathi­sing fellow citizens, in this and neigbouring States.

The committee further inform that twelve couples, who were either patients or employed in the service of the Hospital at Bush-Hill, have been married since the commencement of that institution; and one other per­son, who was employed there, hath taken a wife in the city.

[Page 171] The committee, appointed to distribute the beef pre­sented by John Nicholson, Esquire, Report, that upon examining the casks, they find it hath suffered a little by the loss of pickle. Peter Helm and Henry Deforest are appointed a committee to distribute it, without de­lay, to the poor, agreeably to the design of the do­nor.

Twelve barrels of flour were received from Done­gal township, Lancaster county, forwarded from Ja­cob Graybill's mill, accompanied by a letter from Paul Zantzinger Esquire, at Lancaster.

On Motion Resolved, that the treasurer, by public advertisement, request all persons having demands a­gainst the committee to produce them immediately, in order to a final settlement.

JANUARY 18th, 1794.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Thomas Savery,
• Samuel Benge,
• James Sharswood,
• John Haworth,
• Stephen Girard,
• John Letchworth,
• Israel Israel,
• James Kerr,
• Henry Deforest,
• James Swaine, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

Stephen Girard presented the keys of the Hospital at Bush-Hill: The property belonging to the commit­tee, mentioned in the inventory, is deposited in the Mansion-house, and is committed to the care of the trustees appointed to the charge of that place, until further orders shall be taken thereon. He also pre­sented three thousand and seventy dollars and thirty nine cents, which sum he had received from the Mi­nister of France, for the accommodation and support of the French citizens at Bush-Hill.

• [Page 172]Ninety dollars from Jeremiah Yello [...] of Baltimore.
• One hundred and thirty seven dollars and eighty se­ven cents, from Northumberland county, by the hands of Frederick Antes, Esquire.
• Thirty four dollars and sixty seven cents, from citizens of Philadelphia, resident in and near Darby.
• Four dollars and sixty seven cents from a person un­known, presented by Israel Israel.
• One hundred dollars from Samuel Chew, Esquire, of Chester town, Maryland.

The following parcels of flour have been received as donations from Lancaster county, and as the whole were not entered in the minutes at the time they were received, Resolved, that the list be now inserted; and is as follows:

The committee appointed to enquire into the busi­ness that remains unfinished, Report, that attention has been paid thereto,—and propose that a person be ap­pointed to collect all the debts due to the committee, which being considered,—Stephen Girard was request­ed to employ a suitable person to make out the accounts and produce them as early as it can be effected.

Stephen Girard and John Connelly are requested to dispose of the property left by deceased persons at Bush-Hill, and produce an account thereof.

JANUARY 21st, 1794.

• Present, James Swaine,
• Samuel Benge,
• John Connelly,
• John Letchworth,
• Stephen Girard
• James Sharswood,
• Israel Israel,
• James Kerr,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Henry Deforest, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

The Secretary Reports, that the sum of two thousand dollars hath been paid to William Hamilton, Esq. for [Page 174] the use of Bush-Hill, and five hundred dollars in lie [...] of repairs; agreeably to the direction of the committee of the 24th December.

The President Reports, that Doctor Deveze hath been paid the sum of fifteen hundred dollars; agreeably to the direction of the committee.

Stephen Girard Reports, that sundry articles at Bush-Hill will be necessary for the use of the sick French people, who are there; for the purchase whereof appli­cation hath been made, Agreed, that he dispose of them and render accounts.

On motion, Resolved, that James Kerr, and Samuel Benge, be a committee to apply to Joseph Ogden for an account of the dead by him interred during the late calamity—ascertain the number; and make report.

JANUARY 24th, 1794.

The evening being stormy, there was no meeting.

FEBRUARY 1st, 1794.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• James Kerr,
• James Sharswood,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Thomas Savery,
• John Letchworth,
• Samuel Benge,
• Stephen Girard and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

Forty five dollars and eighteen cents were received from Providence township, Montgomery county, by the hands of the Rev. Slator Clay. One hundred and fifty dollars from Bucks county, by Isaac Chapman Esq. Forty three dollars and fifteen cents, from Chanceford township, York county, by J. Short. Eigh­teen dollars and thirty five cents from New Holland Lancaster county, by the hands of Frederick Seiger. [Page 175] And sixty two dollars from St. John's church, Salisbu­ry township, Lancaster county, by the hands of John Hopkins and James Henderson.

The committee appointed to settle with Dr. Som­merkamp, Report, that as they could not agree to admit his bill without the inspection of persons of skill in such business, the have agreed to refer it to arbitration.

The committee appointed to apply to John Swan­wick, concerning the use of the house occupied by the orphans, Report, that having informed him of the de­sire of the committee to compensate him for the use of that building, he cheerfully relinquished all claim upon the committee, and added, that he had no demand to make, nor would he receive any thing for the use there­of.

Israel Israel presented eight dollars and sixteen cents from Alexander Addison, agreeably to his direction, as per minutes of the 3d, December.

Stephen Girard Reports, that he has disposed of a quantity of the property, at Bush-Hill, to the French Minister, for the use of the French patients, to the a­mount of 1008.27 dollars, which he now presents to the committee,

William Zane presented to the Treasurer the balance of the donations from the Citizens of Philadelphia, re­siding in and near Darby, amounting in the whole to 1555.9 as per the following list, viz.

FEBRUARY 5th, 1794.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Israel Israel,
• John Letchworth,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Thomas Savery,
• Samuel Benge,
• James Sharswood,
• James Swaine, and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

Samuel Benge presented ten dollars, a donation for­warded by the hands of Thomas Us [...]ick, from "a friend to the afflicted" for the use of the orphans—which was delivered to the Treasurer to be appropriated agreeably to the design of the donor.

The committee appointed to forward the unfinished business Report, that they still continue their attention thereto and that they hope that the whole will be ready to be closed in about two weeks.

FEBRUARY 9th, 1794.

A stormy evening—no meeting.

FEBRUARY 12, 1794.

• Present James Sharswood, Chairman, pro. tem.
• John Letchworth, Secretary, pro. tem.
• Samuel Benge,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• John Haworth,
• James Swaine,
• John Connelly,
• Peter Helm,
• Matthew Carey,
• Thomas Savery,

The committee of accounts Report, that on exa­mining the accounts of James Wilson, deceased, they find that all the transactions therein mentioned have taken place previous to the organization of this commit­tee, and the whole are blended with those of the guar­dians of the poor; they therefore recommend that the said accounts be referred to the consideration of that body; which being approved, it was on Motion Resol­ved, that John Connelly, John Haworth and Thomas Wistar be a committee to wait upon the board of guar­dians with the accounts, and to request that they will take measures for the discharge of them.

Seventy two dollars and fifty eight cents were paid by Israel Wheelen to the treasurer, being the balance of donations from the north-west district of Chester county, amounting in the whole [...]o eleven hundred and sixty dollars and forty six cents.

FEBRUARY 15th, 1794.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• John Letchworth,
• Matthew Carey,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• James Sharswood,
• Stephen Girard,
• Israel Israel,
• John Connelly,
• Samuel Benge, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

[Page 179] The treasurer Reports, that he has discharged the obligations to the bank of North-America, for six thou­sand five hundred dollars▪ and that the President and Directors have declined receiving interest for the use thereof. The early and ample supplies fur­nished by the Bank, the offers of money to any amount, and the many friendly aids received from it, demand­ing the grateful acknowledgements of the committee.

It was therefore on Motion Resolved, that the Pre­sident be requested to present the thanks of this com­mitttee to the President, Directors and Company of the Bank of North-America, for the prompt, liberal, and friendly and afforded by them to the committee, in their endeavours to relieve their afflicted fellow-citizens du­ring the prevalence of the late malignant disorder.

The President communicated the following letter:

[Page 181] John Connelly having been repeatedly attacked by the late prevailing fever, was prevented giving regular attendance at the meetings of the committee—and when able to be abroad was constantly employed in visiting the sick whose destitute situation rendered such friendly offices more than usually necessary.

The Secretary Reports, that he has received the fol­lowing donations, for the relief of the afflicted, viz. From Thomas Palmer, late of this city now in New-York, merchant, thirty dollars.

Samuel Livezey of Montgomery county, eight do.

Aaron Middleton, balance of the donations col­lected by the inhabitants of Woodbury, fifty seven dollars and ninety cents.

From the inhabitants of Montgomery county, by James Morris, ten dollars.

George Rieff, from several townships in said county, eight pounds seven and eleven pence halfpenny.

Fifty three dollars and seventy eight cents were re­ceived from Isaac Chapman, Esq. of Bucks county.

The committee appointed to wait upon the guardi­ans of the poor Report, that they have delivered to them the accounts of James Wilson deceased, which they have agreed to discharge.

On Motion Resolved, that James Sharswood, John Connelly, and Caleb Lownes, be a committee, to pre­pare a report to our fellow citizens, to be delivered to them at the general meeting.

It was also Agreed, that the copy right of the pro­ceedings of this committee, now in the press, be vested in Matthew Clarkson, John Connelly and Caleb Lownes in trust, for the use of the members thereof, the ne [...]t proceeds of which to be disposed of as the said mem­bers [Page 182] or a majority of them or a majority of the survivors of them shall determine.

FEBRUARY 18, 1794.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Thomas Savery,
• James Sharswood,
• John Letchworth,
• John Connelly,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Samuel Benge,
• Matthew Carey,
• James Kerr,
• James Swaine,
• Stephen Girard,
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

The committee to whom was referred the examina­tion of the accounts of Joseph Ogden Report, that it appears that he hath buried 502 persons in Potters Field by orders from the committee and 506 in the Pot­ters Field and the New Ground, from the Hospital, making together 1008, which at five shillings each, is two hundred and fifty two pounds, that he has received thirty seven pounds ten, that there remains due two hundred and fourteen pounds ten shillings, which being considered was approved and the Treasurer directed to discharge the same.

The orphan committee presented the following in­ventory of property at the orphan house,—Additional buildings, one ten plate stove with eighteen feet of pipe, one six plate do. eighteen feet of pipe, one six windsor chairs, one large trunk, one do. iron pot, one do. washing ket­tle, thirty four tin cups, twenty four pewter spoons, one large tin coffee pot, one coffee mill, two pair flat irons, five washing tubs, four pine tables, six do. bench­es, seven water buckets, four flat candlesticks, fifteen pair rose blankets, thirty nine single indian do. twenty seven straw matrasses, twelve board bedsteads, fifteen [Page 183] small sheets, three narrow table cloths, two iron ranes, one axe, one wheel barrow, one water cask, one cradle one large ironing table.

John Connelly Reports, that he has disposed of the property left by deceased persons at Bush-Hill; the nett proceeds whereof amounts to thirty three dollars and six cents.

FEBRUARY 22d, 1794.

• Present, James Sharswood, Chairman Pro. tem.
• James Kerr,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Peter Helm,
• Matthew Carey,
• James Swaine,
• John Letchworth,
• Israel Israel,
• Samuel Benge,
• John Haworth, and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

Samuel Benge delivered to the Treasurer two dol­lars, which he received from the estate of James O'Ma­hony; for a coffin.

The orphan committee Report, that they have sold eleven barrels of flour at 42s. the amount whereof they delivered to the Treasurer.

FEBRUARY 24, 1794.

Several members attended, but no particular business being brought forward, adjourned.

MARCH 1st, 1794.

• Present, Stephen Girard,
• John Connelly,
• Samuel Benge,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• James Sharswood,
• John Letchworth,
• Peter Helm,
• James Kerr,
• Matthew Carey, and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

The committee of accounts Report that the referees to whom the adjustment of Doctor Sommerkamp's bill was referred, have awarded that the sum of 1110.50 dollars be paid to him.

[Page 184] The Secretary Reports that he has received seventeen pounds two shillings and six pence the proceeds of flour a donation from the inhabitants of Charlestown town­ship.

John Letchworth presented one dollar, a donation from Thomas Watson.

MARCH 4, 1794.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Jmes Sharswood,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• John Letchworth,
• Matthew Carey,
• John Connelly,
• Israel Israel,
• James Kerr, and
• Caleb Lownes, Sec.

On Motion Resolved, that the trustees of Bush-Hill, cause all the bedding and drapery which remain there, to be washed again, well aired, and so disposed of as to prevent any future danger, and that the Treasurer pay to them fifty dollars for this purpose.

The subject of compensating Mary Saville being again taken into consideration, it was Agreed that as the com­mittee have not funds to reward her, that her meretori­ous services be stated to the general meeting of the citi­zens.

On Motion Resolved, that the Treasurer pay into the hands of the orphan committee the sum of three hun­dred dollars to enable them to discharge the debts due from that institution, and for the present support of the orphans, until more effectual measures shall be provided.

The committee appointed to draw up a report of the proceedings of this committee, to be laid before their constituents, produced an Essay—which being considered, and having undergone some alterations was agreed to.

The Secretary is desired to request the attendance of the Citizens, at the City-Hall on Saturday the 8th Instant at 3 o'clock, to receive the said report, which is as follows—

MARCH 7, 1794.

• Present, Matthew Clarkson, President.
• Stephen Girard,
• James Sharswood,
• Israel Israel,
• Thomas Wistar, Treas.
• Samuel Benge,
• John Letchworth,
• Matthew Carey,
• John Haworth,
• [Page 191] John Connelly,
• Peter Helm,
• James Swaine, and
• Caleb Lownes, Secretary.

The following sums were delivered to the treasurer, viz. Eighteen pounds, eighteen shillings and nine pence, received from the Rev. Mr. M'Kennan's con­gregation of Presby [...]rians, residing in Mill-Creek Hun­dred, New-Castle county, in the State of Delawa [...].

Thirty dollars from the Free-Masons of this city, by Israel Israel, for the use of the Orphans.

Sixteen dollars and twenty eight cents by John White, Druggist, on a settlement of his account.

Eleven pounds twelve shillings and seven pence by John West, Lumber merchant, on a settlement of his account.

Eighty seven pounds one shilling and eleven pence by Stephen Girard, being monies collected for patients who were at the Hospital at Bush-Hill.

On Motion it was Agreed, that the treasurer pay Jo­seph Fry, ten dollars, for his attendance on the com­mittee in making fires, &c.