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THE MCNEMEES AND TETHEROWS 367 shall be elected when the Company shall have assembled at the place of Rendezvous preparatory to a final start, and they shall hold their offices until the completion of their journey & shall perform such duties as usually ap- pertain to Military Offices of their respective grades. Art. 11th The Executive Council shall be elected when the company shall be assembled at the place of Rendevouz. They shall have the general superintend- ance of the affairs of the company & shall perform all duties assigned them. Art. 12th After the company shall have been as- sembled at the place of Rendevouz, They shall appoint six persons to inspect the outfit of the Company, who being sworn shall faithfully perform their duties & report to the Executive council who shall determine upon their report. Art. 13th The Funds of the Company shall be faith- fully appropriated for contingent expenses in furthering the objects of the Association. Art. 14th The necessary outfit shall consist of 150 lbsofFlouror 100lbsofflour&75lbsofmealand50lbs of bacon for every person in the Company excepting infants. Art. 15th The Wagons shall be capable of bearing one fourth more than their load, and the Teams able to draw one fourth more than their load. Art. 16th The number of Loose Cattle shall never ex- ceed 33 to one driver. Art. 17th. No ardent spirits shall be taken or drank on the route except for medicinal purposes, & if smuggled in shall when discovered be destroyed under the control of the Commandant. Art. 18th Each male over the age of sixteen shall furnish himself with a good & sufficient gun and 1% of powder & 6 lbs of lead to be inspected & reported on as in other cases.