Draft resolution of thanks to Governor Dunmore, 1775 Mar. 25.

Resolved That the most cordial Thanks of the people of this Colony are a Tribute justly due to our worthy Governor Lord Dunmore, for his truly noble wise & spirited Conduct onthe late Expedition against our Indian Enemy a Conduct which at once evinces his Excellencys attention to the true Interests of this Colony, & a Zeal in the executive Department, which no Dangers can divert, or Difficulties hinder from atchieving the most important Services to the people who have the Happiness to live under his administration

Resolved That the Thanks of this Convention be presented to the Gentlemen officers & soldiers who lately so nobly defended this Colony from the Savage Enemy on our Frontier & by their Bravery, not only procured Success to our Arms, but must have convinced the Enemy, as will be their true Interest to preserve the Peace on the terms stipulated by his Excellency Ld. Dunmore That we sincerely condole with the Relations & acquaintance of those brave men who so nobly fell in Battle on that mounrfull Event __ and assure all who have rendered such important Services to this Colony, that so soon as opportunity presents, we will most chearfully do everything on our part to make them ample Satisfaction