The weight would be about 2700 lbs. He allowed 100 lbs of clothing for each person. He supposed many of the families would walk, and independant of the family the weight would be about 1900 lbs. He had included in this calculation the weight of Rifles, muskets, tent, tent poles and every thing he could think off. He had included 50 lbs of seed grain to each family.
Coun. reported that he had made an estimation which amounted to about the [same?] as s in regard to weight. There was some little variation in the kind of articles.
The then decided that the committee have further time and that they present their report in writing.
He then stated that he had made a selection of those of this council who [p. [37]]