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owing to the hardness of times & the scarcity of money, and the large amounts which have been loaned out, we do not think it politic to co-erce the debtors to pay the whole amount of their bonds at one time. We are aware of the reduced price at which the property{ of our own citizens would be sold at public sales, at a period when so little money is in circulation; and we should strictly guard against such measures as would have a tendency to oppress the people. We believe that the General Council can by law regulate in what manner further indulgence can be given, so as to relieve the people in some degree from distress; and, also, save the nation from sustaining any loss: Which we respectfully submit to your Honorable body. Richard Taylor New Echota, 21st Oct? 1828 unclear Sanders unclear Foreman The report being read, David Vann moved: That the bonds due to the Treasury be paid by four Instalments, at intervals of six months each. The question being put first in the report of the Select Committee, whether further indulgence should be given, it was agreed to, without a dissenting vote. Sam Ward moved that the bonds be paid by three instalments, of 6 months each, and was supported by Jos. Vann, (Coosawattie). The votes being taken were as follows _ for 4 instalments 5. For 3 instalments, 10._ unclear Foreman moved that the First Instalment be paid as soon as this amendment to the law could be made: Sam Ward moved that it be paid Six months afterwards: the votes being taken were as follows: _ To be paid at once, 1_: To be paid in 6 months, 14. Jos. Vann (Coosawattie Dist:) moved that the debtors have three weeks after the passing of this law to renew their bonds & pay up the interest. Jos. Daniel moved that they have 4 week. Edward Gunter moved that they have 6 weeks. _ The votes being taken were