Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 3
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Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to prepare the form of an oath to be taken by the officers of the army and navy:1
The members chosen, Mr. Wythe, Mr. Stone, and Mr. Paine.
Journals of the Continental Congress, 6:861
The committee reported back to Congress on Oct. 11, when their report was tabled (Journals of the Continental Congress, 6:868).