In the absence of President Stanisław August Poniatowski, Speaker of the Congress Stanisław Małachowski initiated today's session to decide on amendments related to the prior day’s grant allocation discussions.

Before Secretary of Congress Jan Łuszczewski proceeded to read the proposed amendments, Representative Jan Zieliński from Zakroczym suggested that the Military Commission should not wait for the return of certain officers from foreign service before organizing the provisional army of 65,000 troops as mandated by The Union. He noted that the delay could leave the country vulnerable in the face of political circumstances and the movements of neighboring powers.

The proposal, supported by Representatives Antoni Zieliński from Płock and Józef Wołłowicz from Ciechanów, was partially opposed by Representative Paweł Grabowski from Wołkowysk, who while recognizing the merits of the suggestion, emphasized its timing was out of context and should be discussed as part of the ongoing matter.

Discussion ensued including input from Representatives Antoni Rożnowski from Gniezno and Kazimierz Rzewuski from Podolia, reflecting concerns over unresolved contradictions in military conscription laws and necessary clarifications by the Military Commission.

Following the debate, the Speaker Stanisław Małachowski asked whether Congress should order the Military Commission to start sorting officers for the two-thirds of positions available and reserve the final third for those who have already reported their intent to return from foreign service. A unanimous agreement was reached on this query.

Secretary Jan Łuszczewski read additional amendments, including one concerning when a 30-grosz tax should be collected, prompting debates on legal clarifications around income from inherited estates. After deliberations, a consensus was achieved to levy the tax in the upcoming June payment period for incumbents, while future inheritors would be subjected to this law upon their notification.

As the session drew to a close, deliberations on protecting the rights of residents in inherited lands were heated, with Representative Walerian Strojnowski from Volhynia suggesting the preservation of privileges and freedom for those inhabitants. Opposition included Representative Józef Mierzejewski from Podolia who pointed to extant laws covering these issues.

Debate continued over the responsibilities and freedoms of estate residents, and whether certain financial obligations should be spelled out or left more ambiguous. The session resolved to accept amendments ensuring the preservation of privileges for residents while withholding determination of specific monetary sums until broader government matters are addressed.

An additional matter raised by Representative Józef Mierzejewski highlighted a case from Chmielnicki where citizens were wrongly denied their inherited rights, pushing for legal redress in a proposed project – a topic for future conversation.

With an approaching holiday, some members proposed adjourning to the following day, while others suggested dedicating the day to judiciary proceedings within Congress. After heated discussion and the arrival of the Secretary of State for Poland-Ukraine Jacek Małachowski, the session was suspended until Friday.

Topics: Absence of King Stanisław August Poniatowski; Session chaired by Sejm Marshal Stanisław Małachowski; Projekt concerning donations; Disclosure of Officers and 65,000 troops; Issuance of ordinances by the Military Commission; Sorting of Officers; Ratification of rights and privileges of residents; Thirty percent tax on donations; Examination of accused in rebellions; Continuation of the overall project;