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- Philip Vass, in a deposition given in 1816, stated that he was administrator of the estate of Ewen Clements in 1774. He must have been at least 21 at this time giving 1753 as the latest possible birthdate.
The 1769 tuition of Philip Vass at Robertson
- Friday, 20th October, 1780. Ordered that the Following be made out and sent Colonel Burton:
Sir:
The Board, with the utmost Impatience, are desirous of hearing from you how you have managed the County Commissioners, what provisions you have collected and Waggons procured. We have not had any account from you since your appointment as to these matters.
The great Exigencies of the Army demand immediate supplies, which must be had at every hazard and Event, otherwise the Consequences will be fatal to this Country. Much is therefore depending on your Exertions, having under your care two large Districts abounding with all kinds of Necessaries, which by this time we are of opinion might have been here had the Commissioners done their duty and full attention been paid this Service.
Mr. Vass, the Commissioner of Granville, hath behaved with great Remissness of duty, as almost every one in the Counties below you, except Warren. Nothing they have done as yet; they must be superceded for Negligence, and assistants be appointed by you to immediately purchase, impress or otherwise procure provisions at this critical Juncture, should they continue remiss. The Army march next Monday, and scarce anything here to support them. Beef must be had and drove here with the utmost dispatch, as also eight Waggons to carry the Baggage. The Board flatter themselves, from your zeal for your Country, that nothing will be wanting in you to carry the above into Effect. [4]
- Saturday, 4th November, 1780. Ordered that the following be made out and sent Mr. Phillip Vass, County Commissioner, Granville:
Sir:
The last Supplies of Cattle and Wheat from Granville have given the Board great satisfaction as to the activity of its County Commissioner. We wish the Commissioners of some of the other Counties were equally industrious; however, we know the Resources of Granville are great as to provision supplies, and we flatter ourselves what you have done is only an Earnest of your future Exertions. You'll inform us what further prospect you have of Cattle and Wheat. The Time of salting Beef and Pork will soon arrive, to which we must pay the closest attention. [4]
- Tuesday, 24th October, 1780. Received a Letter from Philip Vass, Commissioner Granville, relative to his department. Filed No. 53. [4]
- Tuesday, 31st October, 1780. Received a Letter from Philip Vass, County Commissioner Granville. Filed No. 64. [4]
- Sunday, 12th November, 1780. An Order for Twenty-five Bushels Salt given in favour of Philip Vass, County Commissioner, Granville. [4]
- Tuesday, 6th February, 1781.
Resolved that Phillip Vass, commissioner of Granville county, do retain for the use of the State, all the hogs now in his possession by order of the Board of War, and claimed by Mr. Taylor and others, giving the owners certificates for the same agreeable to law.
Ordered, that the above Resolve, with the following message, be sent the Commons:
Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen:
We send for concurrence a Resolve relative to a number of hogs impressed by Phillip Vass, of Granville county, [5]
- Wednesday, 12 May, 1784. Resolved, That the Comptroller settle the accounts of issues with Philip Vass, late County Commissioner in Granville to the end that this State may have credit with the United States for such Issues. [6]
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