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XLIll
JOURNAL AND CORRESPONDENCE
OF THE
State Council of Maryland
(5)
1779-1780
Published by Authority of the State under the Direction of the
Maryland Historical Society
BERNARD CHRISTIAN STEINER
Editor
BALTIMORE
Maryland Historical Society
1924
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ARCHIVES OF MARYLAND.
The following volumes have been published ("under the editorship of William
Hand Browne from I to XVII and XIX to XXXII, Clayton Coleman Hall
from XXXIII to XXXV, and Bernard Christian Steiner XVIII and from
XXXVI to XLIII) :
I. Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly (i),
1637/8-1664, - _ . 1883
II. Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly (2),
1666-1676, 1884
III. Proceedings OF the Council ( I ), 1636-1667, - - - - 1885
IV. Proceedings OF THE Provincial Court (i), 1637-1650, - 1887
V. Proceedings of the Council (2), 1667-1687/8, - - - 1887
VI. Correspondence of Governor Horatio Sharpe, I,
1753-1757, 1888
VII. Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly (3),
1678-1683, 1889
VIII. Proceedings of the Council (3), 1687/8-1693, - - - 1890
IX. Correspondence of Governor Horatio Sharps, II,
1757-1761, .-...-... 1890
X. Proceedings of the Provincial Court (2), 1650-1657, - 1891
XI. Journal of the Maryland Convention, July 26-AuG.
14, 1775, Journal and Correspondence of the
Council of Safety (i), Aug. 29, 1775-JuLY 6,
1776, 1892
XII. Journal and Correspondence of the Council of Safety
(2), July7-Dec. 31, 1776, - 1893
XIII. Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly (4),
1684-1692, 1894
XIV. Correspondence of Governor Horatio Sharpe, III,
1761-1771, - 1895
XV. Proceedings of the Council (4), 1671-1681, - - - - 1896
XVI. Journal and Correspondence of the Council of
Safety, Jan. i-March 20, 1777, Journal and Cor-
respondence of the State Council (3), March
20, 1777-MARCH 28, 1778, -------- 1897
XVII. Proceedings OF THE Council (5), 1681-1685/6, - - - 1898
XVIII. Muster Rolls and Other Records of Service of Mary-
land Troops in the American Revolution, - - - 1899
XIX. Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly (5),
1693-1697, ---- 1899
XX. Proceedings of the Council (6), 1693-1697 1900
XXL Journal and Correspondence of the State Council (4),
April i, 1778-OcTOBER 26, 1779, 1901
iv Archives of Maryland.
XXIL Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly (6),
1697/8-1699, -------- 1902
XXIII. Proceedings of the Council (7), 1696/7-1698, - - - 1903
XXIV. Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly (7),
1700-MAY, 1704, ------------ 1904
XXV. Proceedings of the Council (8), 1698-1731, - - - - 1905
XXVI. Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly (8),
September, 1704-1706, ---------- 1906
XXVII. Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly (9),
1707-1710, -------------- 1907
XXVIII. Proceedings of the Council (9), 1732-1753, - - - - 1908
XXIX. Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly (10),
1711-1714, - 1909
XXX. Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly (ii),
1715-1716, - 1910
XXXI. Proceedings of the Council (id), 1753-1761, Corre-
spondence of Governor Sharpe, IV, 1754-1765, - 191 1
XXXII. Proceedings of the Council (ii), 1761-1770, Minutes
OF THE Board of Revenue, 1768-1775, Opinions on
the Regulation of Fees, Instructions to Gov-
ernor Eden, March 2, 1773, -------- 1912
XXXIII. Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly (12),
1717-ApRiL, 1720, ---- 1913
XXXIV. Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly (13),
October, 1720-1723, ----------- 1914
XXXV. Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly (14),
1724-1726, 1915
XXXVI. Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly (15),
1727-1729, WITH Appendix of Statutes 1714-1726, - 1916
XXXVII. Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly (16),
1730-1732, - 1917
XXXVIII. Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly (17),
Acts Hitherto Unprinted, 1694-1729, - - - - 1918
XXXIX. Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly (18),
1733-1736, -------------- 1919
XL. Proceedings AND Acts of THE General Assembly (19),
1737-1740, -------------- 1921
XLI. Proceedings OF THE Provincial Court (3), 1658-1662, - 1922
XLII. Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly (20),
1740-1744, - - - - - - - _ 1923
XLIII. Journal and Correspondence of the State Council ( 5 ) ,
October 27, 1779-NovEMBER 11, 1780, ----- 1924
LETTER OF TRANSMISSION.
Rooms of the Maryland Historical Society.
Baltimore, October i, 1924.
To the Maryland Historical Society:
Gentlemen :
We have the honor to submit the forty-third volume of the Archives of
Maryland, containing the Journal and Correspondence of the State Council
from October 27, 1779 to 1780, and being the fifth volume of the sub-series
devoted to this subject. The last volume of this Journal &c. was the twenty-
first of the whole series and was printed in 1901. It seemed well to your Com-
mittee to return to the Revolutionary period in Maryland's history and to
diversify the contents of the series by publishing this volume, not only because
of the fact that, by so doing, a service would be rendered to those who may
investigate the records for purposes of political, military or economic history,
or for genealogy ; but also because it is desirable to remind those who care for
the past of Maryland that several kinds of manuscripts remain to be published
in the Archives and further, because a considerable part of the material used
in this volume was transcribed by Miss Harrison, over a score of years ago
and so could be used without additional expense.
A few days after the beginning of the period covered by this volume, the
term of office of Thomas Johnson, the first Governor of the State, expired
and he was succeeded upon November 9, 1779, by Thomas Sim Lee, who was
elected by the General Assembly, in accordance with the provisions of the
State Constitution, to serve for one year.
The Journal and Letter Book of the Council are among the manuscript
volumes of Archives deposited by the State with the Society. The letters to
the Council are to be found in two collections, both deposited with the Society-.
The more important of these letters were secured from Annapolis by Col.
Brantz Mayer very early in the Society's history and were bound into volumes
known from the color of the binding as Black, Brown, or Red. Another large
collection of letters was received from Annapolis by the Society, largely
through the efforts of Mr. J. W. M. Lee about 1883. These letters were not
untied until the late autumn of 1922 and the collection has not been used in
any previous volume of the Archives. At some time in the future, it may
appear desirable to issue a volume containing the supplemental material to the
first four volumes of this Revolutionary Series.
In the early volumes of this sub-series of the Archives, the Journal of the
Council for each day was followed by letters sent by the Council and those
addressed by the Council upon that day. The plan has now been changed and
vi Letter of Transmission.
letters addressed to the Council are placed together and chronologically. The
less important of these letters are printed only in abstract. The date when
these answers are sent is not that when the Council received them and to try
to place these with the Journal on the date of receipt would be confusing and
would often only be done by conjecture. The result of this change in the
method of printing is that a part of the letters to the Council for this period
will be printed in a subsequent volume of the Archives, since to include them in
this volume would have swelled it to an unwieldly size.
There are few special studies of this period. The editor's " Western Mary-
land in the Revolution " appeared in 1902 in the Johns Hopkins Studies in
Historical and Political Science (Series XX No. i). Beverly W. Bond, Jr.,
is the author of a useful monograph in these Studies upon the " State Govern-
ment in Maryland 1777-1781." (Series XXIH No. HI— 1905).
There are few printed sources of importance which need reference. Some
letters from Washington to Mordecai Gist appeared in I Md. Hist. Mag. at
page 40 and Gist's Plan for reorganization of the Continental Army was
printed in 3 Mag. Hist. (2nd Series) at page 270. A letter from Otto Holland
Williams to Alexander Hamilton of August 30, 1780, is printed in the latter's
Official and Other Papers I (1842) p. 424.
During the period covered by this volume, Maryland refused to sign the
Articles of Confederation and her refusal was treated brilliantly by the late
Herbert B. Adams in the Fund Publications and the J. H. U. Studies. In April,
1910, A. M. Dyer in the N. E. His. Gen. Reg. at page 167 treated the same
subject in an article upon " First Ownership of This Land."
The period is rather a dreary one, but one editing manuscripts (or reading
them when edited) must bear in mind the wise saying of Prof. George P.
Fisher that : " We must take history as it is and not seek to read into it our
reasonings and inferences. If we do not find philosophers self consistent, we
must let them remain self inconsistent, instead of altering their systems to
suit our ideas of logical harmony."
The interest in the work of the Council for 1780 is rather economic than
military. We learn much of how the armies were fed and clothed and of the
efforts to prevent extortionate prices for grain. The depreciation of the con-
tinental paper currency is noteworthy. A decided difficulty arose between the
men who were buying grain for the American Army and those who were
purchasing it for the French fleet and many letters passed upon that subject.
Joseph Walker, on February 3, 1780, offered Gov. Lee woolen cloth for
uniforms and the sample which he submitted is as fast as if woven yesterday.
The permits to trade with Bermuda, an archipelago which did not produce
grain for the sustenance of its inhabitants, form an unusual feature of the war.
Letter of Transmission. vii
Many persons obtained permission to cross the lines and go to New York
City, which was held by the British. A specimen of such passes is given
herewith :
Annapolis, Maryland 3d February 1780. In Council
Leave is hereby given to Mrs. Achsah Chamier Widow of Daniel Chamier
Esquire deceased, to ship from New York on Board an unarmed Vessel, and
therein to transport to the Road off Annapolis, the Household Furniture,
wearing Apparel and other Goods mentioned in the List hereto annexed ; She
having made Affidavit that the same (except a few Articles that belong to her
Daughter Mrs. Elizabeth McCall v^^ho lived with her while in New York) are
her own Property, and having executed a Bond, in the Penalty of 20000
Pounds, with good Securities, that she will not dispose of the same in the
way of Trade and Merchandise — Mrs. Chamier has Liberty to reship the said
Goods, in Hampton Road on Board Bay Craft, to be transported to Baltimore
Town.
Tho. Sim. Lee
To the editor of this volume the fact is of interest that on page 295 appears
the first reference in the series to any of his ancestors in the direct male line,
for Capt. John Stoner, there referred to, used two spellings of his family name
and his descendants in Maryland have kept to the original one — Steiner.
In an admirable article by George Macauley Trevelyan, which appeared in
the English Magazine History for July, 1924, that able historian wrote : " The
use of history is to train the minds of men by a just contemplation of the
past." " There are, roughly speaking, these three parts of the historian's work :
Collection of the facts (scientific). Interpretation, and Exposition (literary)."
" To weigh the stars, or to make ships sail below the sea, is not a more astonish-
ing and ennobling performance on the part of the human race in these latter
days, than to know the course of events that had been long forgotten, and the
true nature of men and women who were here before us." To aid in the
scientific part of the work and thus to assist in enabling men to have " a just
contemplation of the past " is the purpose of this publication of the State's
Archives.
The Index to this volume has been prepared, as is our usual custom, by the
editor, who has solaced himself in the tedium of so doing with the thought
expressed in the Times (London) Literary Supplement for July 3, 1924: " No
literary labor can be more onerous or less inspiring than index-making : it is
the kind of work with which the Greeks and Romans would have saddled their
galley slaves had the index been as necessary in ancient times as it is today."
Samuel K. Dennis.
Bernard C. Steiner,
John M. Vincent,
Committee on Puhlication.
JOURNAL AND CORRESPONDENCE
OF THE
COUNCIL OF MARYLAND
October 2/, i//g-November ii, lySo.
Wednesday, 27 October, 1779. Liber C B
No. 23
[Thomas Johnson, Governor, Thomas Sim Lee, James Brice, Daniel p- 7o
Carroll, Edward Lloyd, and James Hindman, Councillors.] ber 27
[Lee was
Present as on yesterday absent]
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to Lieut John
Jeremiah Jacob two thousand Dollars to be delivered over to the
Rev** M*" Armstrong- Chaplaine to Gen' Gists Brigade in leiw of the
Articles for the Present year allowed by the Act of Assembly —
By General Gists Return of the 2^ Maryland Brigade Sepf iS'**
1779 the non Commiss** Officers and Privates are
Second Regim' 392 @ 2o£ each 7840
4 Regim* 418 and the 6'^ Reg* 305 14460
there were a number of Recruits expected allow 10
Men for ea Reg' 600
£22900
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to Lieut John
Jeremiah Jacob Twenty two thousand nine hundred Pounds, six
thousand three hundred Pounds part thereof to be retained by him as
Paymaster to the 6'*' Regim' Eight thousand and forty Pounds other
part thereof he is to pay over to Capt Lilburn Williams Paymaster
to the 2^ & the residue being Eight thousand five hundred and Sixty
Pounds he is to pay over to Lieut John Hamilton Paymaster to the
4''' Maryland Regim' to be by the said Paymasters delivered over to
the non commissioned Officers & Privates of those Regiments. —
That the said Treasurer pay to the said Lieut John Jeremiah
Jacob two thousand Dollars to be delivered over to Brigadier Gen'
Gist the all^ made him by the G' Assembly
Summons issued to Abraham Whitacre, Benjamin Bradford
Norris, John Selby, Walter Taylor, William Wells, David ?^IcSwain
2 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B & Obediah Pritchard of Harford County to Testify on the Hearing
No. 23 q£ ^j^g Complaint of Thomas Dorsey complaining of an undue and
irregular Election of Sheriffs for Harford County —
Lieut Thomas Cromwell is appointed Capt Lieut to the 4''' Mary-
land Regiment
John Hamilton first Lieut and John Randall Ensign in the same
Reg'
Samuel Hamilton is appointed Ensign in the 6'** Regim*
Capt Lieut Benjamin Price is appointed Capt. in the 2^ Maryl*^
Regim'
L* John Gassaway is appointed Capt Lieut in same Regim*
William Woolford is appointed a first Lieut in D°
Thomas Boyd son of Abraham Ensign in D°
Zedekiah Moore is app'^ Ensign in D° and
Edmund Compton is app*^ an Ensign in the i Maryland Regiment
This Board do approve the above Appointments and request Com-
missions may issue accordingly from the Board of War —
Liber C C [Council to Gen. William Smallw^ood]
p 33 In Council Annapolis 27"" Ocf 1779
Sir We have inclosed you a Letter to his Excell^ Gen' Washing-
ton, requesting that a fourth Company of Artillery may be formed
of the three we have at Camp, to be commanded by a Major; there
are Men enough for it & still to spare and it will give an Opportunity
of gratifying the Officers of Brown's & Dorsey's Companies, who
complain, with, at least, a Shew of Reason, and we shall then keep
our own Men together. We request the Favor of you to deliver the
Letter at a proper Time and, as far as you may think it right, join
in our Request to the General. We are &i^^
[Council to Gen'l G. Washington]
p. 34 Sir. On hearing that the two Companies of Matrosses kept here
and at Baltimore by this State, were directed by the Assembly to be
incorporated and sent into the Continental Service, Cap* Lieu* James
Smith of Brown's Company & Cap' Lieu' Edward Finley of Dorsey's
Company, wrote to the Governor proposing their Pretensions to rise,
if any Appointments were to take Place in that Company. The Man-
ner of their Writing, it being with great Temper on what they
esteemed an interesting Point of Right, is a Confirmation, in some
Degree, of what we have heard of their Merit : before we received
their Letter, the Company was commissioned, and that, as we con-
ceive, in the Manner we should have been obliged to commission it,
if we had received the Letter, immediately on the Act of Assembly
of the Council of Maryland. 3
passing. It is much our Desire to remove every good Ground for Liber C C
Complaint amongst our Officers and perhaps, as to the Artillery ^^- ^^
Officers from Maryland, it might be done by making, of the three
Maryland Companies, a fourth, the whole to be considered as one
Corps under the Command of a Major; this would leave Room to
place every Officer in the Situation he thinks himself entitled to, each
Company would still have more Men than the Establishment and we
apprehend, it would be more convenient for every Purpose. If your
Excellency should entertain the same Sentiments, we shall be obliged
to you to regulate this Matter in the proposed Way, or to recommend
it so that it may be done. We have the Honor to be with the most
perfect Esteem & Respect &''*
[Council to Board of War] p. 34
Gent. Col° Hall of the 4*"^ Maryland Regiment, some Time since,
wrote us, " M"" James Smith's Resignation dated 20*^ June 177Q and
" M*" Nathaniel Twining's dated i** June 1779 leaves a Cap* Lieu-
" tenancy and a first Lieutenancy vacant. Lieutenant Cromwell is
" entitled to the Cap^ Lieutenancy and M"" John Hamilton, who has
" acted as Paymaster to my Regim* these two years and by the Ar-
" rangement appointed to an Ensigncy is by Promotion, entitled to
" the first vacant Lieutenancy." In another Letter CoP Hall recom-
mends M"" John Randall for a Commission in the same Regiment;
we approve the Promotions and appoint M"" Randall to an Ensigncy
in the fourth Maryland Regiment and request Commissions may
issue accordingly. Col° Williams of the sixth Maryland Regiment
writes the 14*^ Inst. " Some Time in August, I furnished Major
" General the Baron D^Kalb with a List of Vacancies in the Mary-
" land Line, to be transmitted to your Excellency ; the Officers who
'* are entitled to Promotion are impatient for their new Commis-
" sions and I am sorry to inform you there are Losses, where, for
" want of them. Officers do not that Duty which otherwise might be
" expected and would be done with Satisfaction. M'' Samuel Hamil-
" ton, whom I took the Liberty to recommend for the Commission
" of Ensign about the first of June last and whose Name was after-
" wards inserted in a List of those to be recommended to the Board
" of War, has been doing Duty in my Regim* since the first of
" August; if my Recommendation is not rejected, M'' Hamilton will
" bear Rank in the Regiment next after M"" Lynn." We have not p. 35
received the List mentioned to have been furnished to Major Gen'
the Baron D^Kalb ; we could wish, if the List has been transmitted
to your Board that the Officers entitled to Promotion mav have their
Commissions. We approve M'' Samuel Hamilton and appoint him
an Ensign in the sixth Maryland Regiment and desire his Commis-
sion may issue. Lieu* Col° Thomas Woolford of the 2^ Maryland
4 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C Regiment writes the 14'^ Inst. " Cap' Lieu' Benjamin Price, from
No. 22 " ^j^g Resignation of Cap' Wright, who resigned the first of July
" 79. is entitled to a full Captaincy and Lieu' John Gassaway from
" the same Date, entitled to Cap' Lieu' and Ensign William Wool-
" ford with the Rank of second Lieu' entitled to a first Lieutenancy
" from the Resignation of Lieut. John Read, who resigned ii"" Ap'
" 1779." be pleased to issue the Commissions accordingly. Col. Wool-
ford also in -another Letter recommends M"" Zedekiah Moore as
Ensign in the second Maryland Regiment; we approve & appoint
him. General Gist has recommended Thomas Boyd Son of Abraham
for an Ensigncy in the second Maryland Regiment, we approve and
appoint him and request his Commission to issue. General Small-
wood mentions that Edmond Compton has acted for some Time by
Brevet as Ensign in the first Maryland Regiment, we approve and
appoint him an Ensign in that Regiment and request he may be
commissioned. We are apprehensive the only Way to settle the
Rank in these new Appointments will be to leave it to the Officers
of the Division or with the General commanding it and we wish it
to be so if it can be done with Propriety.
Liber C B Thursday 28"" October 1779
No. 23 _ ,^ ,
p. 70 Present as on Yesterday —
October 28 Commission issued to Joshua Seney elected Sheriff of Queen
Anns County
Francis Osborn who was of Simms's Company of the old Maryl*^
Regim' was brought before the Board and on Examination appear-
ing to be in no sort fit for the Service nor likely to be so. It is ordered
that he be not interrupted but permitted to go at Large at his own
Will and Pleasure —
p. 71 M*" Thomas Wright of Queen Ann's County having resigned his
Commission as Register of Wills of said County per Letter dated
26"" Ocf 1779 This Board have appointed Samuel Turbutt Wright
of same County to succed him and Commission issued to him
accordingly —
Sir, By Virtue of the Resolution of Congress of the 9th Day of
this Instant and this order pay to M*" John Smith forty thousand
Pounds to be delivered over to Col° Richard Dallam and by him to
be expended in the Purchase of Flour and Wheat for the Continen-
tal Army — To Thomas Harwood Esq*" Cont' Treasurer in the State
of Maryland —
Summons issued for Thomas Duckett, James Mullikin, Thomas
Boyd, Hugh Lyon & James Beck of Prince Georges County to Tesf
on the Hearing of the Petition of Fielder Bowie complaining of an
undue & irregular Election for Sheriffs of said County —
of the Council of Maryland. 5
[Council to Richard Dallam Esqr.] Liber CC
No. 22
Sir. We yesterday received your Letters of the 2(y^ and send you p. 35
by M"" John Smith the Bearer of them £40000. which is within £20
of the whole in the Continental Treasury and ours is not at present
able to assist it. We see the destructive Tendency of making Con-
tracts to be setled by the Rise of the Market and, pressing as the
Occasion is for Flour, will risk every Thing rather than concur in
such ruinous Measures and therefore request you'll make no further
Engagements on which the Price is to depend at all on any future
Contingency. The Assembly may probably take up this Matter next
Week and, if it is suffered to go on without any Restraint on Avarice,
we had rather the Evil should be continued as well as begun by any
Body, other than those of our Appointment ; nor are we anxious for
your extending your Purchase of Wheat (as you have enough to
keep the Mills going for a while) at the exorbitant Price, 'til we see
whether any Thing is done by the Assembly. M*" Giles wrote for a
Licence and it would have been sent him, if he had enclosed his Ap-
pointment, but for Want of it, the License could not issue. The
Wheat you have you'll have ground and forward to the Army with
all Expedition
Friday 29 October 1779 October 29
Liber C B
Present as on Yesterday No. 23
James Martin, William Horsey, Levin Handy & Nathaniel Potter, P" '''
Licenced separately appointed by Conrad Theo. Wederstrandt Assis-
tant Commissary of Purchases under a Commission from Ephraim
Blaine, as Deputies under said C. T. Wederstrandt.
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to Col° Normand
Bruce three hundred Pounds to be delivered over to Capt Richard
Haff for the use of the Militia Guard over the Magazine near
Frederick Town and to be accounted for
That the said Treasurer pay to John Woolf Six Pounds to be chausee
delivered over to Alexander Ogg. the Bountv allowed by the Gen- Corps was a
, , , , , • ,• • ^ • ' company of
eral Assembly for mlistmg one Recruit cavalry be-
That the said Treasurer pay to Daniel Carroll Esquire five hun- [heTroopTof
dred and forty Pounds on Account. Charles
William Pendergast who was Commissary of the ist Maryland Marquis' de
Brigade is appointed Ensign in the 5th Maryland Regim' & Jacob la Rouarie,
Mitinger who was a Lieut of Horse in the Marechausee Corps is chiefly ap-
appointed Ensign in the 3*^ Maryland Regiment and it is requested pertained to
that Commissions may issue to them accordingly from the Board the army,
of War — .See Los's-
. . mgs Pictor-
The Petition of Thomas Hopkms of Talbot County complammg ial Field-
of an undue and unfair Election of Sheriffs for said County having ^°°^, °}. *^
. ■' ^ Revolution,
this Day been presented to the Governor & Council p. 260]
6 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B It is ordered that a Copy of said Petition and the List therein re-
No. 23 fgi-j-ej jQ ^ Lodged therewith and of this order be served on John
Needles in the said Petition mentioned on or before Tuesday the
2<* Day of November next and that Saturday the 13* Day of Novem-
ber next be appointed for a hearing on the said Petition and that
such Summons's as shall be applied for by either Party issue for
Witnesses —
Liber C C [Council to Conrad Theodore Wederstrandt Esqr]
No. 22
P- 36 Sir. We enclose you the Licences desired — The Accounts we have
of the Purchase from every Part agree pretty much with the State
of it in yours. As you have wrote to Col. Blaine on the Subject of
Col. Hemsley's Flour, we hope he'll give you precise Orders with
Respect to it ; for our Parts we cannot bring ourselves to advise Con-
tracts for Prices to depend on Contingencies; the Power of the
Assembly only is adequate to the Occasion, and much depends on
their exerting it —
Liber C B Saturday 30*^ October 1779
No. 23
p. 71 Present as on Yesterday —
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to Robert Reith
Thirty six Pounds, nine shillings and two pence for 2^ Months
Salary as Messenger to the Governor & Council to the 7**^ Novem""
next being the end of his year and also the further Sum of Fifteen
Pounds in Advance according to a Resolution of the General
Assembly —
That the said Treasurer pay to Alexander Contee Hanson Esq*"
p. 72 one hundred and fifty six Pounds five shillings for 2 M° Salary as
Judge of the General Court to the 23"^ Ocf and also the further Sum
of nine hundred and six Pounds, five shillings in advance agreeable
to a Resol*" of the last General Assembly —
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to Nicholas Thomas
Esquire one thousand six hundred and Eighty Pounds "p Advance
agreeable to a Reso. of the last Gen' Ass^
That the said Treasurer pay to James Brice Esquire fifty four
Pounds due him for his Attendance in Council to this Day —
Commission of Letter of Marque and Reprisal issued to John
Nichols Comm'' of the Schooner Betsey 90 Tons burthen, navigated
with 1 1 Men, mounting 6 Carriage and 6 Swivel Guns, belonging
to Henry Nichols, Charles Cruckshanks Christ° and Robert John-
ston of the State of Maryland — dated 25 Sep'' last —
of the Council of Maryland. 7
Monday i*' November 1779 Liijcr C B
_ _ , No. 23
Present as on Saturday — November i
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt Willis
Newton Sixty two Pounds and nine pence half penny due him per
Ace' passed by the Dep^ Aud""
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt Beriah Maybury One hun-
dred Pounds, fourteen shillings and nine pence per Account passed
by the Dep^ Aud. and also the further Sum of one hundred Pounds
on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Fowler one hundred and
forty two Pounds, seventeen shillings and six Pence for the use of
Flora Fowler and also the further Sum of one hundred and five
Pounds for the use of Frances Campbell per Accounts passed by the
Depy Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to James Horner Thirteen Pounds
ten shillings for the use of Grafton Preston who was lately a Sol-
dier in the 4'** Maryland Regim' for 9 M° and was regularly dis-
charged allowed him in leiw of Cloathing by an Act of Assembly to
procure Troops for the American Army —
Tuesday 2^ November 1779 November 2
Present as on Yesterday Tho Sim Lee Esq'' Attended.
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to Edward Lloyd
Esquire one hundred and sixteen Pounds, seven shillings and six
Pence per Account passed by the Aud G' and also the further Sum
of one hundred and Eighty three Pounds on Account.
Commission issued to Zach^ Forrest elected Sheriff for Saint
Mary's County
On hearing the Petition of Thomas Dorsey complaining against
the election of Sheriffs for Harford County and the Proof and Alle-
gations offered by him and James Horner the Person who is re-
turned as having the greatest number of Votes and examining the
Witnesses produced by them and deliberately considering the same
none of the Petitioners who subscribed the Petition signed by
Edmund Talbot & others Inhabitants of Harford County having
Attended It is by this Board unanimously adjudged that the said
Election for Sheriffs of Harford County begun and held on Monday
the fourth day of October last was not made fairly & freely and
agreeable to the Constitution of this State and therefore that a new
Writ of Election for Sheriffs for the said County issue agreeable to p. -j^
the Directions of the Form of Government and the Act of Assembly
in such Case made & Provided —
On hearing the Petition of Fielder Bowie alledging that the last
Election for Sheriffs for Prince George's Countv was not fairlv
8 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B conducted, and praying that the same might be set aside and hearing
No. 23 j.j^g g^jj^ Fielder Bowie and also Thomas Williams returned as hav-
ing the greatest number of Votes at the said Election and Examining
such Witnesses as were produced by the Parties and duly consider-
ing the same and the Allegations of the Parties, It is adjudged by
this Board that the said Election was fairly and freely made and is a
valid Election.
Liber C C [Council to The Hon'ble. Nicholas Thomas Esqr.]
No. 22
p. 36 Sir. We understood there are several Arms in your Neighbour-
hood which belong to the Public and were left there by Men who
were in the Marine Service of the State ; we shall be obliged to you
to take any such Arms into your Possession and send them over to
the State Armourer, by some convenient Opportunity. T. J.
November 3 Wednesday 3'' November 1779
No. 23 Present as on Yesterday — except Edward Lloyd Esq''
P" ^^ Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to Henry Hooper
Esqr. Twenty seven Pounds seventeen shillings and Six Pence p
Acct. passed by the D. Aud.
In consequence of the Determination on the Petition against the
Election for Sheriffs for Harford County a Writ of Election hath
this Day issued to the Justices of said County for reholding the same
Election — •
November 4 Thursday 4'h November 1779
Present as on Yesterday —
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to John Fowler
Fifty two Pounds, ten shillings for the use of M" Tuttle per Account
passed by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Cornelius Mills one hundred &
fifty Pounds on Ace'
Commission of a Letter of Marque and Reprisal issued to Joseph
Faribault Commander of the Brig the Lady De Miralles 80 Tons
burthen, navigated by 34 Men mounting 10 Carriage Guns, 8 Swiv-
els and 19 Small Arms, belonging to John Dorsey and Company of
Baltimore, dated 25"" Sepf 1779.
November 5 Friday 5 November 1779 —
Present as on Yesterday.
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to John Randall
Twenty three thousand four hundred and fifty one Pounds, five
of the Council of Maryland. 9
shillings to be by him expended in the Purchase of Cloathing for Lit>cr C B
the Maryland Troops in the Continental Army "• ^^
That the said Treasurer pay to John Hanson Esq"" Two thousanrl
Dollars for the use of Col° Thomas Price of the 2^ Maryland Regi-
ment the Allowance made by the late Act of Assembly
That the said Treasurer pay to John Muir nine hundred and fifty
six Pounds, five shillings on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to James Roper one hundred and
thirty eight Pounds due him per Account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to William Hyde ninty three Pounds
fifteen shillings due him for 3 Months Salary.
That the said Treasurer pay to James West Two thousand and ten
Pounds due him per Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
Commissions issued to William Hall elected Sheriff of Kent p. 74
County and also to Henry Downes elected Sheriff of Caroline
County —
Mem° a Deduction of £400 to be made from the Sum due from
M"" James Williams for the purchase of the Gallies for Cordage
short of Invent^
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to Henry Downes
four Pounds, nine shillings and two pence for the use of Solomon
Askin p Account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
Saturday 6 November 1779 November 6
Present as on Yesterday —
Ordered that the Treasurer of the Eastern shore deliver over into
the Hands of the Treasurer of the western shore all the Money in
his Hands as Treasurer belonging to this State over and above the
Sum of five thousand Pounds and that the Treasurer of the western
shore pass Duplicate Receipts therefor one of which to be lodged
with the Aud General that proper Entries may be made
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Sim Lee Esquire
one hundred and fifty six Pounds due him for his Attendance in
Council to this Day Inclusive —
That the said Treasurer pay to John Randall, ninteen thousand
five hundred and forty Pounds, sixteen shillings and six Pence on
Ace* and to be applied in Payment for Cloathing purchased by him
for the use of the Maryland Troops in the Continental Service —
That the said Treasurer pay to Jonathan Parker Sixty Pounds on
Account.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to William Bruff Esquire
the amount of Twenty nine Pounds, ten shillings in Cloathing for
the use of William Smyth who was a 9 Months Soldier in the 5*
lo Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Maryland Regiment and now regularly Discharged due him per
^°- ^^ Act of Assembly to procure Troops for the American Army —
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Serjeant John
Plant of the i** Regim' as much Cloth as will make a Waistcoat &
Breeches
Sir, Please to pay to M"" John Randall or his Order, three thou-
sand four hundred and thirty five Pounds due to this State for the
Cannon &c & 120 lbs of Shott furnished Capt Michels the Shott at
£5 -plb.
To M"" William Smith Baltimore
Thomas Gantt the 4*^ of Prince Georges County in the State of
Maryland is appointed an Ensign in the sixth Maryland Regim* of
Continental Troops and it is requested that a Commission may issue
to him accordingly from the Board of War —
Commission issued to Samuel Hanson son of John appointed
Surveyor of Frederick County —
p. 75 William Armitage enlisted by Serjeant Richard Welsh for the
Matross Service in this State having appeared before the Governor
and Council is adjudged by them unfit for Service and therefore is
hereby Discharged on his refunding all Expences accruing on his
Inlistm'
Liber C C [Council to Henry Dickinson Esqr, Treasurer of the Eastern Shore]
^p. 36 Sir. We inclose you an Order for the Removal of all the Public
Money in your Hands beyond £5000 into the Western Shore Treas-
ury; the Demand for it here is pressing and we request it may be
done as soon as may be We are &*^^
November 8 Monday 8 November 1779
No. 23 Present as on Saturday —
P''''' Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to John Clarke
Sixty eight Pounds twelve shillings and Six Pence due him p Ac-
count passed by the Dep^ Aud.
Upton Sheredine Esq"" from the Senate inform his Excellency that
a sufficient number of Members are met to Proceed to Business —
M*" Hall and M'' John Hanson from the House of Delegates also
inform his Excellency the House of Delegates are ready to Proceed
to Business —
On the second Monday of November being the 8* Day of the same
Month, The Senate and House of Delegates, agreeable to the Form
of Government and Laws of the State, Proceeded to the choice of a
Governor, when the Honorable Thomas Sim Lee Esquire was elected
in the room [of] Thomas Johnson Esquire, whose Time expired by
the Constitution and Form of Government.
of the Council of Maryland. II
On Tuesday following being the (f" of November The General Liber C B
Assembly Proceeded to the choice of the Council to the Governor {Jovcmher
and The Hoiiable John H. Stone, Jeremiah Townly Chase, James
Brice, Daniel Carroll and John Brice Esquires were elected —
Wednesday lo*'' November 1779 — November
10
James Brice, Daniel Carroll and John Brice Esq" elected Mem-
bers of the Council to the Governor appeared and Qualified, as such,
by taking the several Oaths required &'' as per Certificates produced
and filed.
Permission granted in Pursuance of the Recommendation of Con-
gress of the 2^ of October, to the Sloop James, commanded by
Shadrack Ames, to Lade and transport to Virginia, for the use of
that State ; a Cargo of Flour a Manifest of such Cargo, being Lodged
in the Naval Office at Baltimore, and the Vessel, there cleared out,
and a Bond being given to this State in the Penalty of One thousand
Pounds with good and sufficient Security Conditioned that if the
said Cargo shall be delivered to the proper Officer appointed to re-
ceive the same in Virginia, the Danger of the Voyage excepted and
that a Certificate of such Delivery from the Board of War of the
said State of Virginia, shall be produced to the Governor and Coun-
cil of this State within two Months from the Time of the said Vessel
clearing out, then the Obligation to be void &''*
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Col° John
Stull Six Pounds, two shillings and six Pence to be delivered over
to Abraham Lyder, Eighty nine Pounds, eight shillings and nine
Pence to be delivered over to Abraham Lyder for the use of himself
& Compy and One hundred and three Pounds thirteen shillings and
four Pence to be delivered over to George Cellar for the use of him-
self and Compy due them per Accounts passed by the Aud. Gen'
[Council to Charles G. Griffith Esqr. Lieut, of Montgomery County] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir. We think it proper that you should still hold the Company p. 39
of Militia lately ordered out, in Readiness, subject to the Call of
Col° Rawlings, who is appointed to command the Guard over the
Prisoners at Fort Frederick. We received the other Day, Intelli-
gence from the Board of War, that they had not then been able to
procure a Guard for the Prisoners but expected to do it in a few
Days, so that, by this Time, we expect they are on their Way.
We cannot make out the Commissions you request, 'til we know
how the Vacancies arise, you will please to be particular with Re-
spect to them, whether they arise by Death, Resignation, Removal or
Substitutes
November
II
12 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Thursday ii November 1779
No. 23 ^^ ,
p. 77 Present as on Yesterday. —
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt John
Merekin the amount of Twenty nine Pounds, ten shilHngs in Cloath-
ing to be delivered over to Thomas Humphries late a 9 months Sol-
dier in the 7 Maryland Regiment, now discharged due him by Act
of Assembly to procure Troops for the American Army.
November Friday 12"" November 1779
12
Present as on Yesterday. —
Pass was granted to Major Samuel Caldwell to attend M" Grizzle
Taggert to New York in consequence of a Resolve of the House of
Delegates ii"" Inst.
His Excellency qualified in Presence of Both Houses of the As-
sembly by taking the several Oaths required and making a Declara-
tion of his belief in the Christian Religion —
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Matthew
Driver for the use of the following 9 Months Soldiers the amount
of the annexed Sums in Cloathing —
Sampson Dixon of the 7th Regiment, Twenty seven Pounds,
Thomas Conner of 7* Regim* Twenty seven Pounds, Foster Boon
p. 78 of 2"^ Reg' Eleven Pounds, thirteen shillings and six Pence, David
Swift of the s'*" Reg' Twenty nine Pounds ten shillings, Alexander
Leith of the 7 Reg' Twenty Eight Pounds, Thomas Bevan of the
7"" Reg' Twenty seven Pounds ten shillings. Thomas Heins of the
7 Reg' Twenty nine Pounds ten shillings Charles Walker of the
7 Reg' Twenty six Pounds, Dennis Callahan of the 5"" Reg' Twenty
nine Pounds ten shillings, John Gibson of the 5''' Reg' Twenty nine
Pounds ten shillings and William Edgel of the 5 Regim' Twenty
eight Pounds, ten shillings due them by An Act of Assembly to pro-
cure Troops for the American Army. —
Liber C C [Council to The Ofiicer Commanding at Elizabeth Town]
p_39 Sir. Agreeable to the enclosed Resolve, we request you to grant
Licence to M" Grizzle Tagart with her three Children to go into
the City of New York and to Major Samuel Caldwell to attend them
and to return.
November Saturday 13"^ November 1779
13
Liber C B Present as on Yesterday. —
^ p. 78 Ordered That M^ John Randall State or Sub Cloathier be directed
to purchase on the best Terms proper Cloth sufficient to make up
of the Council of Maryland. 13
the Number of two thousand pair of Socks for the use of the Sol- Lil>er C B
diers of the Quota of the State in the Continental Army— °' ^^
That the western shore Treasurer pay to the above John Randall
one thousand Pounds to be expended in the Purchase for the use of
the Army and Accounted for. —
That the said Treasurer pay to Jonathan Parker One hundred
and seventeen Pounds due him per Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° William Hemsley two thou-
sand seven hundred and ninety Eight Pounds, ninteen shillings and
three Pence to be accounted for. —
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Matthew Driver Esq''
the amount of Twenty nine Pounds, ten shillings in Cloathing to be
delivered over to Joseph Everitt who was a 9 M" Soldier in the 2^
Maryland Regiment and now regularly discharged due him by An
Act of Assembly to procure Troops for the American Army.
Commissions issued to John Addison appointed Col° John
Hawkins Lowe L* Col° John Magruder Burgess Maj"" — Charles
Clagett Capt in the room of John M. Burgess, Philip Sprigg i Lieut,
James Drane Jun'' 2^ Lieut, Elisha Berry Ens. — Thomas Willcoxen
son of Jacob Ens. of Capt Mich' Lowes Com^ — Benj^ White 2^
Lieut & William Wells Ens. of Capt Joseph White Clagetts Comp''
and Samuel Hanson Ens. of Capt Clement Wheeler's Comp^ belong-
ing to Middle Battalion of Militia Prince Georges County —
On hearing the Petition of Thomas Hopkins of Talbot County,
Complaining that the Election of Sheriffs for that County was not
made agreeable to the Constitution and Laws of this State and pray-
ing that the said Election might be set aside &c. and on examining,
and hearing the Witnesses produced by the said Petitioner, and on
hearing the Allegations of both Parties — This Board to adjud[g]e
the said Election of Sheriffs for Talbot County, valid, and effectual.
Notwithstanding any Matter or Thing AUedged and Proved on the
said hearing. —
Commission issued to John Needles elected Sheriff of Talbot
County —
Monday 15 November 1779 November
15
Present as on Saturday —
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to William Hems-
ley Esq"" seven hundred & twenty seven Pounds, three shillings & one
Penny Bal^ of Ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to John Green Fifty four Pounds,
eleven shillings, and three Pence p Acco* passed by the Dep^ Aud*"
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt John p. 79
Smoot seventy four Pounds to be delivered over to John Hicks
14 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Traverse and sixteen Pounds, seventeen shillings and six Pence to
^^ be delivered over to Thomas Kirvi^an per Accounts passed by the
Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to John Muir nine thousand eight
hundred and tvi^enty four Pounds seven shillings and six Pence to be
delivered over to John Randall to pay for Cloth purchased by him
for the use of the Army on Account.
Thomas Johnson Jun'' appointed Clerk to the Governor and Coun-
cil and Qualified by taking the several Oaths required by Law and
Certificate filed.
November Tuesday 16''' November 1779
16
Present as on Yesterday. —
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to William Tuck
Seventy five Pounds for the use of M^* Sands "p Account passed by
the DepJ' Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt Stephen Shelmerdine six
thousand Pounds to be delivered over to Capt George Keeports to be
expended in the Purchase of Linen for the use of the Maryland
Troops in the Continental Army to be accounted for. —
That the said Treasurer pay to the said Stephen Shelmerdine three
hundred and fourteen Pounds to be expended in the recruiting
Service and charged to the 4''' Regiment on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Thomas Cromwell Two
thousand Dollars for the use of John Ross Surgeons Mate to the
4*'' Regim* in leiw of the Articles for the present year.
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Thomas Cromwell of the
^th j^ggt Three hundred and Twenty nine Pounds to be expended in
the Recruiting Service and Accounted for.
John Hoskins Stone and Jeremiah Townly Chase Esquires elected
Members of the Council by the General Assembly, attended and
Qualified by making a Declaration of their Belief in the Christian
Religion, taking, repeating, and Subscribing the several Oaths re-
quired by the Constitution and Laws of this State as p Cert^ produced
and filed. —
Ordered that the Commissary of Stores deliver to Lieut Thomas
Cromwell of the 4''' Regim* 25 pair of Shoes for the said Regim' —
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Samuel Shipley
lately a nine Months Soldier in the 6"" Regim* Discharged the
amount of Twenty four Pounds, three shillings and four Pence in
Cloathing due him by the Act to procure Troops for the American
Army. —
of the Council of Maryland. 1 5
Permission is hereby granted to Lade on board the Schooner Lii<cr C B
Kitty of the burthen of Twenty Tons or thereabouts belonging to ^" ^^
Joseph Dowson a Cargoe of Flour, Potatoes Turnips and other
Vegatables and the same, to clear out, and transport in her to, and
for the use of the Fleet and Army of his most Christian Majesty, the
Captain of the said Schooner previous to his Lading on Boarrl any
of the said Articles giving Bond payable to this State in the Penalty
of Ten thousand Pounds, Conditioned that if the said Cargoe shall
be delivered on board the Fleet of his most Christian Majesty, the
Danger of the Seas and Enemies only excepted, and shall within
four Months from the Date of such Bond produce to the Governor
and Council of this State, a Certificate under the Hand of a Captain
a Commanding Officer of some one of the Ships of War of the said
Fleet or some Officer of the said Fleet of Higher Rank of such
Delivery then such Bond to be void else of full Force — and the
Captain of the said Schooner also making Oath before the Naval p. 80
Officer who shall clear out the said Vessel at or before the Time of
her clearing out that he will use his utmost Endeavours to prevent
the said Cargoe or any Part thereof falling into the Hands of the
Enemy, and will deliver the same if in his Power, to or on board
some of the said Fleet.
[Council to Mr. John Randall] Liber C C
Sir. We are much surprized to hear M*" Faw has purchased Linen P- 39
altogether improper for the Use of our Troops : Directions will be
given to M"" Faw, by this Opportunity, to make no more Shirts of
that Kind of Linen, but to send what he has, immediately, to the
Care of Cap' Keeports. We wish you to purchase the Cloth and
Blankets of Mess""* Smith and Jefiferies without Loss of Time; the
surplus Cloth, after making up the Deficiency for Overalls and
Socks, you are to leave with Cap* Keeports, with an Invoice of the
Quantity and Quality.
[Council to Capt Geo. P. Keeports]
Sir. Cap* Shelmerdine will deliver over to you six thousand
Pounds, to enable you to continue your Purchase of Linen, which
we wish you particularly to attend to, as there is Reason to believe
there will not be the Supplies from other Purchasers, we had Reason
to expect. When you make up your Accounts, we hope you will
make it convenient to ride down, and we will endeavour to supply
Cloaths for the Soldiers from the State Store. M'' Crisall has Orders
to forward Beef by the first Opportunity, as it is probable that
Article may be laid in here on better Terms than at Baltimore, and
until you receive it, you must continue to subsist the Troops on
fresh Provisions. M' Randall is directed to leave a Parcel of Cloth
1 6 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C in your Care and you may also expect a Parcel of Linen from
No. 22 -j^j-r p^Yv, which are to remain with you til further Directions are
given
[Council to Mr. Abraham Faw]
p. 40 Sir. Being informed by M*" Randall that the Oznabrigs Shirts
[Osnabng gent from Frederick will not answer for the Soldiers, it will not be
was a kind , 1 o -r^n • ■ V , ft, t
of coarse proper to buy the 800 Jills you mention m yours of the 9"" Inst.
. .'"\^" Please to desist from having any more Shirts made up of the
originally o .' x-
made in Oznabs of the same Quality already sent and forward the Linen and
Osnabruck Shirts made up, to Cap* Keeports at Baltimore, to remain under his
Care until he receives our Directions
November Wednesday 17* November 1779 —
17
Liber C B Present as on Yesterday. —
No 23
p. 80 Ordered — That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Lambert
Wilmer Esq"" Sixteen Pounds ten shillings for the use of Benjamin
Palmer due him per Account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Green one hundred and
Ninty four Pounds, sixteen shillings and Eight pence due him per
Account passed by the Dep'' Aud. —
That the said Treasurer pay to Cornelius Mills Two hundred and
ten Pounds to be expended in the Purchase of Wood for the General
Assembly & to be accounted for. —
That the said Treasurer pay to John Fowler Fifty Pounds to be
delivered over to M""^ Fowler due her p Account passed by the
Depy Aud.
That Serjeant Welsh take into his Possession the Military Stores,
belonging to this State which were in the care of Captain Campbell,
and that he make application to Capt Campbell for the Key of the
Larboratory, and any others, which may be necessary for that
Purpose. —
Commissions issued to John Scott, William Bordley, Robert Max-
well, James Claypoole, William Henry, Jonathan Worth, Morgan
Hunt, Samuel Davis, Thomas Smyth Jun"" William Granger Jesse
Cosden, William Maxwell and Richard Miller appointed Justices of
the Peace and John Scott, William Bordley, James Claypoole William
Henry & Thomas Smyth Jun"" appointed Justices of the Orphans
Court for Kent County —
Upton Sheredine, William Beatty, Jacob Young, James Johnson,
William M. Beall, William Luckett Jun"" John Lawrence, Joseph
Wood Jun"" John M'^Alister, John Ross Key, William Winchester
Jun"" Philip Thomas, John Kleinhoof, Fielder Gaunt, George Scott
and William Magruder app"^ Justices of the Peace and Upton Shere-
dine, William Beatty, Philip Thomas, William M Beall and John
of the Council of Maryland. 17
Lawrence appointed Judges of the Orphans Court for Frederick Lif>er C B
County.— ^''^- 23
Joshua Beall, Chrisf Lowndes, Wilh'am L. Weems, David Crau-
furd, John Harrison, Rich'' Henderson, Thomas Gantt Jun"" Luke
Marbfiry, Thomas Clagett, Trueman Skinner, Alexander Howard
Magruder, Osborn Sprigg, Fielder Bowie, George Lee, Thomas
Magill, Thomas Boyed William Lyles, William Berry, James Mulli-
kin, James Beck, Henry Rozier, Frank Leeke, Samuel Hepburn,
Abraham Boyd and John Smith Brookes appointed Justices of the
Peace Joshua Beall, Chrisf Lowndes, David Craufurd Thomas
Clegett, Richard Henderson, Alexander Howard Magruder and
Frank Leeke appointed Judges of the Orphans Court for Prince
Georges County.
The Petition of Jesse Bennett complaining that the Election of
Sheriffs, for Worcester County, was not held agreeable to the Con-
stitution, and Form of Government ; having this Day been presented
to the Governor and Council : It is ordered that a Copy of said
Petition, and of this Order be served on John Selby son of John in
the said Petition mentioned ; on, or before the tenth Day of December
next, and that a Hearing be had on the said Petition, by the Gov-
ernor & Council, at Annapolis, on Thursday the 30''' Day of Decem-
ber next, and that such Summons's as shall be applied for by either p. 81
Party issue for Witnesses —
Commissions issued to James Clandenin appointed Capt in the
room of Samuel Ashmead Grafton Preston i Lieut, James Preston
2'^ Lieut, James Creton Ens — John Maccamson i L' of Gabriel Van-
horns Comp^ Aaron Vanhorn 2^ Lieut, William Maccamson Ens.
William Amos Capt in the room of George Vaughan, Griffith Evans
I L' James M'^Comas 2'^ Lieut — John Farmer Capt in the room of
William Morgan, Ralph Smith i L*, Samuel Kinley 2^ Lieut, James
Rancher Ens. Samuel Bailiss Capt in the room of John Patrick,
Richard Ward i L' Robert Caswell 2^ Lieut. Andrew Ramsay Ens.
Joseph Gibbons i L' William Jones 2^ U and Benjamin Rigdon Ens
of Capt William Rigdons Comp^ belonging to the Deer Creek Batt°
Harford County and also to Cyrus Osborne Capt in the room of
John Wood — John Ruff Capt in the room of Jacob Forwood —
Hugh Smith Capt in the room of George Patterson — Obediah
Pritchard i L* Michael Gilbert 2^ Lieut and Edward Day ]\PComas
Captain in the room of William Bradford belonging to the 23^^ Bat-
talion of Militia in Harford County.
Thursday 18 November 1779 Xovember
18
Present as on Yesterday except Daniel Carroll Esquire. —
Commission of Letter of Marque & Reprisal issued Thomas Con-
way Commander of the Brig Alexander 80 Tons burthen, navigated
1 8 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B by 40 Men, mounting 12 Carriage Guns & 20 small Arms belonging
^°- ^3 to John M=Lure & Comp^ dated 25 September.
M'' Nathaniel Smith of Harford County in the State of Maryland,
is appointed an Ensign in the fourth Maryland Regiment of Conti-
nental Troops, and it is requested, that a Commission may Issue to
him accordingly from the Board of War.
Commissions issued to John Thomas appointed Lieut Col°, John
Hanson Briscoe Major — Samuel Maddux i Lieut, Meveral Locke
2^ Lieut and Raphael Neal Ens of Capt Charles Jordans Comp^ —
John Shanks Capt in the room of Gerard Bond, John Blackiston
I L' William Bayard 2 Lieut, Samuel Tennison Ens. — Francis Mil-
lard Capt in room of John Thomas William Thomas i Lieut, Clement
Power 2,'^ Lieut, James Thomas Ens. — John Hooper Broome Capt
in the room of Thomas Attaway Reeder, John Cartwright i Lieut,
Zachariah Hammett 2^ L' Basil Hall Ens. — Robert Briscoe Ens. to
John Mills's Comp^ — Richard James Rapier Capt. in the room of
James Roach, William Rapier i Lieut, Joseph Woodward 2^ L*
John Greaves Ens — Edward Mattingly Capt in the room of William
Bond, Jonathan Edwards i Lieut, William Cartwright 2^ Lieut,
James Boroughs Ensign belonging to the Upper Battalion of Militia
in Saint Marys County.
Commission issued to Jeremiah Jordan, Henry Reeder, Vernon
Hebb, Ignatius Taylor Bennett Biscoe, Hanson Briscoe, John
Shanks, John Ireland, Ignatius Fenwick, Robert Watts Robert
Armstrong, John H. Reade, Thomas Bond, William Killgore, John
Mackall and John De Butts appointed Justices of the Peace for
Saint Mary's County and also to Henry Reeder, John H. Reade,
Thomas Bond, William Killgore and John De Butts appointed
Judges of the Orphans Court for Saint Mary's County —
p. 82 Commission issued to Nich^ Worthington, Richard Harwood
Jun'' Henry Ridgely, Elijah Roboson, Samuel Harrison Allen
Quynn, Reubin Merewether, Samuel Harrison of Richard, Nicholas
Dorsey j'' Andrew Ellicott, Samuel Chase, Richard Dorsey of John,
Henry Hall of Henry, Joseph Merrikin Samuel Godman, Richard
Harrison of Rich*^, and Thomas Tongue appointed Justices of the
Peace for Ann Arundel County. — also to Nicholas Worthington,
Richard Harwood jun"" Elijah Robosson, Allen Quynn, Samuel
Chase Henry Hall of Henry and Joseph Merrikin apointed Judges
of the Orphans Court for Ann Arundel County and also to
John Dennis, John Selby Nehemiah Holland, Ebenezer Handy,
Thomas Purnell Sinepuxent, William Hopewell James Selby, Joshua
Townsend, John Purnell Robins, John Postley, Josiah Mitchell,
John Paramore John Pope Mitchell, Isaac Layfield, William Steven-
son, Peter Chaille, James Martin and Elijah Laws appointed Jus-
tices of the Peace for Worcester County, and to John Dennis, John
of the Council of Maryland. 19
Selby, Nehemiah Holland, John Purnell Robin, and l^eter Chaille LiUr c B
appointed Judges of the Orphans Court for Worcester County — ^^
William Winder, Peter Waters, John Stewart, Levin Wilson,
Gilliss Polk, John Williams, Joseph Venables, John Span Conway,
Henry Jackson, Levin Woolford, Josiah Dashiell, Henry Miles,
George Waters and William Stevens, Justices of the Peace for
Somerset County and also to Peter Waters, John Stewart, I^vin
Wilson, John Span Conway and Levin Woolford appointed Judges
of the Orphans Court for Somerset County —
Friday 19 November 1779. — November
Present as on Yesterday. —
Commission issued to Andrew Buchanan, John Moale, Benjamin
Rogers Thomas Sollars, John Beale Howard, James Calhoun,
Hercules Courtney, George Goldsmith Presbury Isaac Vanbibber,
Peter Shepherd, John Craddock, John Merryman lun"" Jeremiah
Johnson, Charles Ridgely of William, George Lindenberger, Christ"
Vaughan, Frederick Decker, Jesse Bussey, Robert Lemmon, Rich-
ard Cromwell, Abraham Vanbibber, George Lux, William Aisquith,
Samuel Stringer Coale, and John Elder appointed Justices of the
Peace for Baltimore County — and also to Andrew Buchanan, Ben-
jamin Rogers, Thomas Sollars, James Calhoun, Hercules Courtney
Isaac Vanbibber and George Lindenberger ludges of the Orphans
Court for Baltimore County. —
John Browne, James Kent, James Bordley, William Bruflf, James
O Bryan John Register Emory, Samuel Ridgeway, John Fisher,
Charles Downes, Thomas Carradine Vinson Benton, Philemon
Downes, Aquila Brown and Charles Price appointed — Justices of
the Peace for Queen Anns County and also to John Browne, James
Bordley, William Brufif, James O Bryan and Charles Downes —
Judges of the Orphans Court for Queen Anns County.
Walter Hanson, Daniel Jenifer, George Dent, John Dent, Robert
Young, Warren Dent, Richard Barnes, William Harrison John
Parnham, Walter Hanson Jenifer, Joshua Sanders, Walter Winters
of John, Samuel Hanson Jun*" Jonathan Yeates, Haskins Hanson
John Morton, Bennett Dyson, & John Digges, Justices of the Peace
for Charles County and also to Walter Hanson, George Dent, John
Dent, Robert Young and Warren Dent, Judges of the Orphans
Court, for Charles County
Aquila Paca, John Love, Thomas Johnson, William Smithson, p. 83
John Archer, William Bond, Abraham Whitacre, Ignatius Wheeler,
James M'^Comas, Samuel Groome Osburn, John Rumsey Mordecai
Amos, John Patrick, James Giles, James Philips and John Hall son
of Cranb'' app** Justices of the Peace for Harford County also to
20 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Aquila Paca, John Love, John Rumsey, John Archer and Thomas
^°- ^^ Johnson, Judges of the Orphans Court for Harford County —
Charles Jones, Edward Burgess, Eneas Campbell, William Deak-
ins, Joseph Wilson, Samuel W. Magruder, James Ofifutt, Gerard
Briscoe, Richard Thompson, Walter Beall, Henry Gaither George
Cullam, and John Harwood Justices of the Peace for Montgomery
County and also to Charles Jones, Edward Burgess, Eneas Campbell,
William Deakins and Joseph Wilson Judges of the Orphans Court
for Montgomery County —
Sir, By Virtue of the Resolution of Congress of the 9* Day of
Ocf 1779, and this Order pay to Col° Richard Dallam, Twenty
thousand Dollars to be by him expended in the Purchase of Flour
and Wheat for the Continental Army. — Tho. Sim Lee.
To Thomas Harwood Esq'' Cont' Treasurer in the State of
Maryland.
William Wright of Queen Anns County, Licenced Dep^ Ass' Com-
missary of Purchases under a Commission from Conrod T. Weder-
strandt Assistant Comm^ of Purchases agreeable to Act of Assembly.
Jacob Giles jun*" of Harford County Licenced Assistant Com'' of
Purchases under a Comm" from Ephraim Blaine Dep^ Comm^ Gen-
eral agreeable to Act of Assembly and
William Lyles of Prince Georges County Licenced to Purchase
Provisions for the Continental Army in said County and to super-
intend the Post at Piscataway Creek to cure said Provisions, under
a Commission from Thomas Richardson Ass' Com'' of Purch* agree-
able to Act of Ass^
Commission issued to Richard Mason, Benson Stainton, Nathaniel
Potter, Mathew Driver, Thomas Hardcastle, Hugh M'^Bryde, Henry
Dickinson, and Charles Dafhn app'^ Justices of the Peace for Caroline
County, and also to Richard Mason, Benson Stainton Nathaniel
Potter, Matthew Driver and Thomas Hardcastle, Judges of the
Orphans Court for Caroline County. —
Liber C C [Council to Mr. Jacob Giles Jun'r]
Sir. Enclosed you have your Commission, with a Licence to pur-
chase within this State ; agreeably to Act of Assembly. By the Act
alluded to, no Authority is vested in this Board to licence, unless
the Commission of the Person applying is previously produced ; you
did not transmit yours when you wrote for a Licence ; I believe that
was the sole Cause of Governor Johnson's not complying with your
Request. Our Treasury is in a very exhausted State at present,
which renders it impossible for us to supply you with Cash, if we
had been expressly directed, but as matters are circumstanced we
are of Opinion, it would be more convenient and proper that you
should draw your Supplies from Col° Blaine. Advise us frequently
No. 22
p. 40
of the Council of Maryland. 21
of the Progress you make in your Purchases and your Prospects. Liber C C
Every Assistance in our Power will be afforded you in the Execution ^°- "
of your Commission.
[Council to The Honble, the President of the Board of War]
Sir. We had not the Honor of receiving your Favor of the 1 1"'
of the current Month 'til Yesterday. Before this its probable the
Prisoners destined for Washington County have left Philadelphia.
We lament the Necessity Col° Rawlings was under of discharging
the Militia Guard ; we are yet ignorant of the Cause, but conclude
from our Knowlege of the Col° that the Measure was a prudential
one. Orders heretofore given the Lieutenants of the several Coun-
ties in the Vicinity of Fort Frederick, to furnish the necessary Guard,
are considered as still subsisting and we doubt not a Proper one will
be in Readiness to receive the Prisoners upon their Arrival. The
Powder furnished the Continent in Consequence of the Requisition
of your Honorable Board was sold under a Resolution of our Assem-
bly directing the Governor and Council to dispose of such Quantity
of that Article as might be spared. Frequent, and the most pressing
Applications of Individuals had little Weight with this Board when
put in Competition with your Requisition, and it was immediately
determined the Public Interest should be preferred : thirty thousand
Pounds, the utmost Quantity we could spare, were accordingly de-
livered to your Agent and, as we are informed, was removed to
Baltimore, returning it again to our Magazines would be attended
with much Expence and Trouble and, all Circumstances considered,
we flatter ourselves you will not view our Conduct in not consenting
to credit the Continent for the Powder, in an unfavourable Light.
[Council to Capt. John Green] p. 41
Sir. You have herewith an Invoice of 62 Barrels of Flour and
5 of Beef, the Cargo of the Dolphin, which you are to deliver with-
out Loss of Time, to the French Agent or his Deputy ; one or the
other, we have Reason to believe, is now at Hampton, for the use
of his most Christian Majesty's Fleet or that Part of it which may
be in Chesapeake Bay. In the Absence of the Agent or his Deputy,
you are to deliver your Cargo to the Commander of the Fleet, taking
a Receipt therefor.
As the Fleet may have immediate Occasion for these Provisions
and their Stay in this Bay limited, We trust, without repeating it,
you are sufficiently impressed with the Necessity of Dispatch. We
wish you a safe Voyage and are &'^^
[Council to Capt. George P. Keeports]
Sir. Being informed by M'' Randall that there are a Number of
Blankets, at this Time for Sale in Baltimore and as we shall have
22 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C immediate Calls on us for that necessary Article, we request you to
No. 22
purchase, as soon as may be and on the best Terms you can, any
Number not exceeding fifteen hundred and advise us thereof.
Liber C B Saturday 20 November 1779
No. 23
p. 83 Present as on yesterday
November •' ■'
20 Ordered that the Western Shore Treasurer pay to Thomas John-
son Jun"" Thirty Pounds to be expended in Necessaries for the use
of the Council and Accounted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to William Tuck Eighteen Pounds
for the use of M" Elizabeth Tuck p Account passed by the Dep''
Aud.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to D"" John Archer, three
Pounds, ten shillings in Cloathing for the use of Abraham Gurrell,
and three Pounds, ten shillings in Cloathing for the use of Laurence
Connaway both Soldiers in the 3"^ Regim* for 9 months and regularly
discharged due them by the Act of Assembly to procure Troops for
the American Army. —
Commission issued to James Woolford 3*^ Elected Sheriff of Dor-
chester County
Commission issued to William Hindman, William Perry, Jeremiah
Banning, William Maynadier, John Troup, Richard Johns, Howes
Goldsborough, Thomas Sherwood, Henry Banning, Joseph Bewly,
Samuel Thomas, Robert Lloyd Nicolls, William Goldsborough, John
Fauntleroy William Dowson, James Thomas, and Chrisf Birkhead,
Justices of the Peace for Talbot County and also to William Hind-
man, William Perry, Jere. Banning, Richard Johns & Howes Golds-
p. 84 borough Judges of the Orphans Court for Talbot County and
also to
William AUnut, Samuel Chew, John Bond, Richard Parran,
Edward Johnson, William Ireland, Walter Smith, Daniel Rawlings
jun"" Isaac Clare, James Highe and Samuel Lane Justices of the
Peace for Calvert County and also to William Allnut, Samuel Chew,
Richard Parran James Highe and Edward Johnson Judges of the
Orphans Court for Calvert County —
Justices of the Peace and Judges of the Orphans Court for Cecil,
Dorchester and Washington Counties are reappointed and continued
under their former Commissions
Coroners Surveyors, and all other Civil Officers of the Appoint-
ment of the Governor and the Council are reappointed and Con-
tinued under their former Commissions.
of the Council of Maryland. 23
Monday 22'' November 1779 Lir>cr C B
No. 23
Present as on Saturday. — November
22
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt Charles
Baltzel, sixteen thousand Dollars two thousand part thereof to be
by him retained, the remaining fourteen thousand to be delivered
over to Captains, Christopher Myers, Michael Eoyer, Lieut* Martin
Shugart Jacob Gromett & David Morgan, Ens. Jacob Raybolt and
Alexander Smith Surgeons Mate all of the German Regiment be-
longing to the State of Maryland each two thousand Dollars in leiw
of the Articles allowed by the Act of Assembly intitled " An Act
relating to the Officers and Soldiers of this State in the American
Army & other Purposes therein mentioned "
That the said Treasurer pay to Robertson Stevens Esq'' three
Pounds, fifteen shillings and ten Pence to be delivered over to
Samuel Hooper for the use of himself & Comp^ and the further Sum
of Fifteen Pounds, nine shillings and six Pence to be delivered over
to Capt Edward Staplefort for the use of himself & Comp^ per Ac-
counts passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Charles Scott a Private in the
I Maryld Reg* Twenty Pounds allowed him by Act of Assembly
relating to the Officers &"
That the said Treasurer pay to Commodore Thomas Grason one
thousand five hundred and forty Pounds to pay for Plank for the
use of the Gallies on Account.
Tuesday 23 November 1779 November
Present as on Yesterday
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Matthew Driver
Esq*" one hundred and fifty Pounds to be delivered over to Col° Wil-
liam Richardson the Gratuity allowed by a Resolve of the General
Assembly to the Officers of this State then in the Cont' Service
Wednesday 24 November 1779 November
24
Present as on Yesterday. —
Permission granted in Pursuance of the Recommendation of Con-
gress of the 2^ of October last to the Sloop Molly Commanded by
Peregrine Dunk, to Lade and Transport to Virginia for the use of
that State, a Cargoe of Flour, a Manifest of such Cargoe being
Lodged in the Naval Office at Baltimore and the vessel there cleared
out, and a Bond being given to this State in the Penalty of one thou-
sand Pounds with good and sufficient Security conditioned that if
the said Cargoe shall be delivered to the proper Officer, appointed
24 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B to receive the same in Virginia, the Danger of the Voyage excepted
°- ^^ and that a Certificate of such DeHvery from the Board of War of
p. 85 the said State of Virginia shall be produced to the Governor and
Council of this State within two Months from the Time of the said
Vessel clearing out then the Obligation to be void &c.
On the application of William Smith Esquire of Baltimore Town,
who is to this purpose Commissioned and authorized by M'' Holker
who is Agent for the A-Iarine of his Most Christian Majesty Licence
is hereby granted to Lade and Export in the Sloop called the General
Wayne now lying in the Port of Baltimore, her Cargoe of Flour and
other Provisions for the use of the Fleet and Army of his Most
Christian Majesty in the West Indies, the said Sloop clearing out
at the proper Office and the Captain previously thereto, delivering
into such Office a Manifest of her Lading, and together with two
other of the Principal Officers of the said Sloop making Oath on the
Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, that such Manifest contains a
true Account of the Lading of the said Sloop and that no other Pro-
visions have been to their knowledge or Belief or shall be with their
Privity and Consent, Laden or put on board such Sloop, other than
such as are for the Subsistence of her Crew and have been or shall
be allowed and permitted by the Naval Officer and that they will
use their utmost Endeavors to deliver the whole Cargoe of Provi-
sions aforesaid to the proper person or persons to receive the same
for the use of the Fleet and Army of his most Christian Majesty;
and the Agent employed in directing the Loading of the said Sloop
also making Oath that the Provisions mentioned in the said Manifest
are shipped and designed to be transported in the said Sloop for the
use of the Navy and Army of his most Christian Majesty and for
no other Purpose to the best of his Knowledge and Belief.
Pass granted to M""^ Ann Stevenson Wife of Docf Henry Steven-
son, to repair to Camp to solicit Leave to go into the City of New
York and to take her youngest Child and a Negro Boy with her, and
to return; agreeable to a Resolve of the House of Delegates of the
23"^ In*
Liber C C [Council to The Officer Commanding at Elizabeth Town]
p 41 Sir. According to the enclosed Resolve of the House of Delegates,
we have granted Permission to M*"® Ann Stevenson to apply to you
to solicit Leave to go into the City of New York and to take her
youngest Child and a Negro Boy with her : we have to entreat you
that this Lady may be indulged with the Liberty of visiting her
Husband and returning and shall esteem your Compliance as a Favor.
[Council to Colo. Samuel Smith]
Sir Enclosed you have a Permission to lade the Sloop Molly with
Flour for the Use of Virsrinia. We are concerned it is not in our
of the Council of Maryland. 25
Power to remove tlie Inconveniencies that attend the sending to Lihcr C C
Annapolis for Permits, be assured we would dispense with it if it ^"- ^^
could be done consistent with our Duty. Your Engagement requires
that you should produce a Certificate from the Board of War of Vir-
ginia, of the Delivery of the Cargo for the Use of that State, and
we cannot be of Opinion that you have complied with it by producing
the enclosed Receipts, and therefore cannot cancel your Bond
Thursday 25 November 1779 Liljcr C B
•No. 23
Present as on Yesterday. — p. 85
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Col° Isaac Ham- 2^
mond of the Soldiers Delight Battalion of Militia in Baltimore
County Two hundred and twenty two Pounds, ninteen shillings and
four Pence due himself and Officers under his Command whilst in
Service for Pay role examined and Passed by the Aud'' Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° Uriah F"orrest Eight hundred
and fifty five Pounds for Paper purchased of him for the use of the
Public—
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Charles Scott a Soldier
in the first Maryl<^ Regim* with Col° Forrest, i Coat, i waistcoat,
I p'' Overalls and i Hat —
Monday 29 November 1779 November
29
Present as on Thursday except John H. Stone Esq''
Commission of Letter of Marque & Reprisal issued to John Harr
Commander of the Brigantine Donia Antoney, 120 Tons burthen,
navigated by 32 Men, Mounting 10 Carriage Guns and 12 small
Arms belonging to George Meade &C° Philadelphia, dated 25 Sept
last
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Wells
three thousand Nine hundred and sixty three Pounds due him for
Beef and Tallow purchased of him as per M"" Crisalls Receipt
Tuesdav 30 November 1779 November
30
Present as on Yesterday. — P- 86
5 Barrels of Beef Quant^ 1219"'^ were sent to Baltimore for the
use of the Guard at the Fort.
Commission issued to Joseph Baxter appointed Sheriff of Balti-
more County in the room of Edward Cockey who has resigned
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Cornelius Mills
Two hundred and twenty seven Pounds per Account passed by the
Aud Gen'
26 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B The Commission of Benjamin Chambers Dep^ Quart. Master
No. 23 Qgj^i q£ Forage, from Francis Wade Dep^ Q"" Masf Gen' dated 23"*
Inst. Novem*" being produced to this Board. Licence is hereby given
to him the said Benjamin Chambers Dep'' Quarter Master Gen' of
Forage to Act in the Counties of Dorchester, Worcester and Somer-
set by Virtue and according to the Act of Assembly in such Case
made and Provided. —
The Commission of James Hindman Esq*" of Talbot County Dep''
Ass* Commissary General of Purchases, of this Day and also the
Commission of James Sulivane Esq'' of Dorchester County Dep^
Ass* Commissary Gen' of Purchases of the same Date from Conrad
Theo. Wederstrandt Ass* Commissary Gen' of Purchases, being
Produced, Licence is hereby given to them the said James Hindman
Esq*" and James Sulivane Esq*" to Purchase in the Counties aforesaid
according to the Act of Assembly in such Case made & Provided
Permission is hereby given the Honorable William Paca Esq'' to
draw from his Farm and Plantation in Queen Anns County, such
supplies of the Produce raised thereon, as may be necessary for the
Subsistence of himself and Family during their Residence in Phila-
delphia agreeably to the Act of Assembly " Entitled an Act to pro-
" hibit for a Limitted time, the Exportation of Wheat, Flour, Rye,
" Indian Corn, rice, Bread, Beef, Pork, Bacon, Live Stock, Peas,
" beans, Oats and other Victual."
December i Wednesday I December 1779
Present as on Yesterday.
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to M''* Mary Barber
fifteen Pounds due her per Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Francis Dallam Eight thousand
Dollars to be delivered over to Col° Richard Dallam to be expended
in the Purchase of Wheat & flour for the use of the Continental
Army and Accounted for. —
Sir, By Virtue of the Resolution of Congress of the 9"^ Day of
Ocf 1779 and this Order pay to Francis Dallam, twelve thousand
Dollars to be by him delivered over to Col° Richard Dallam for the
Purchase of Flour & Wheat for the Continental Army. —
To Thomas Harwood Esq"" Cont' Treasurer in the State of
Maryland.
On the Petition of Basil Williams of Cecil County and the Cer-
tificates of several reputable Gent, of the said County, setting forth
that the said Basil Williams, was some time in 1777 deprived of a
Negro Man by the Enemy. It is therefore Ordered that the Coll''
of said County do not collect his Assessment or any part thereof —
of the Council of Maryland. 27
[Council to The Sheriff of Cecil County] Liber C C
No. 32
Sir Basil Williams hath, by his Petition, set forth to us that he p. 42
was some Time in the Year 1777 deprived of a Negro Man by the
Enemy whereby he hath greatly suffered, and it appearing to us by
Deposition of the said Basil Williams and the Certificates of several
Gentlemen of Reputation that the said Facts are true and we esteem-
ing it proper that the Collection of the present Assessment of the
said Basil Williams should be suspended, do direct you not to collect
the same or any Part thereof
[Council to Richard Dallam Esqr.]
Sir Your Situation is certainly distressing; every immediate As-
sistance in the Power of this Board has been given in sending you
twenty thousand Dollars by M"" Francis Dallam and we have to
lament that an Agent so truly active and faithful as we have every
Reason to believe you have been, should be involved in Difficulty by
Exertions for the Public Benefit. This Sum, it is hoped, will suffice
for the present, if it is applied to the Payment of those who are most
pressing, and shortly, large Payments may be expected from Sheriffs
of the several Counties : in the mean Time, we hope your Creditors
will be patient. The Continental Treasury in this State has been
drained for the Purpose of sending you this Supply and 8000 Dollars
over and above were drawn from the Treasury of this State to make
up the 20000. We have hitherto in no Instance drawn Orders on
the Sheriffs for the supplying Money to Purchasers of Provisions,
and would with great Reluctance adopt a Measure of that Kind.
M"" Wederstrandt has made frequent and pressing Applications for
Cash and complains that the 12000 Dollars from the Continental
Treasury should be sent you as he actually deposited them
Thursday 2^ December 1779 December
Liber C B
Present as on Yesterday. — No. 23
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to William Brufi ^' ^
Esq*" Two thousand Dollars to be delivered over to Capt John
Hawkins of the 5*^ Maryland Regim* of Continental Troops the
Allowance made him by the General Assembly relating to the Offi-
cers &''^. —
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt George Keeports, five thou-
sand Pounds to be expended in the Purchase of Linen for the use of
the Continental Army.
Commissions issued to John Browne, James Kent, James Bordley.
William Bruff, James O Bryan John Register Emory, Samuel
Ridgeway, John Fisher, Charles Downes, Clement Sewell Vinson
28 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Benton, Aquila Brown, Thomas Fitzsimmons, Benjamin Sudler and
^^ Rezin Rowles appointed Justices of the Peace for Queen Anns
County also to John Browne, James Bordley James O Bryan Charles
Downes and Clement Sewell Judges of the Orphans Court for Q
Ann Co*y
Nicholas Worthington, Richard Harwood jun"" Henry Ridgely,
Elijah Robosson Samuel Harrison, Allen Quynn, Reubin Merri-
wether, Samuel Harrison of Richard, Nicholas Dorsey lun'' Andrew
Ellicott, Richard Dorsey of Jn° Henry Hall of Henry, Joseph Merri-
kin Samuel Godman, Richard Harrison of Rich** Thomas Tongue,
Nicholas Maccubbin Jun*" John Bullen and William Hyde Justices
of the Peace for Ann Arundel County — and also to Nicholas Worth-
ington, Richard Harwood jun*" Elijah Robosson, Allen Quynn, Nich*
Maccubbin lun'' John Bullen and William Hyde Judges of the
Orphans Court for Ann Arundel County. —
December 3 Friday 3^^ December 1779
Present as on Yesterday Dan' Carroll Esq"" Attended
Commissions issued to Randolph Johnson appointed Capt. in the
room of Sam' Abbott William Clark i L* Solomon Robinson 2^ Lieut
Walter Jenkins Ens. Mordecai Skinner i L^ Henry Coleston 2'^
Lieut and Perry Benson Ens of Capt Henry Bannings Comp'' belong-
ing to the 38* Battalion of Militia in Talbot County.
Ordered that the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt George
Keeports, 12 Coats, 12 Waistcoats and 12 pair Shoes for the use of
the Matrosses in Baltimore. —
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Serj* Richard
Welsh, 14 Coats, 14 Waistcoats, 14 p"" Stockings 14 p"" Shoes and
14 p*" Leather Breeches, he paying the Difference between the Leather
and Cloth Breeches for the use of the Matrosses at Annapolis due
them in January 1780 —
Commission of Letter of Marque & Reprisal issued to Solomon
Frazier Commander of the Brigantine Talbot 150 Tons burthen,
navigated by 25 Men, mounting 10 Carriage Guns, 10 Swivels and
24 small Arms, belonging to James Chamberlaine & others of Talbot
County. —
By his Excellency Thomas Sim Lee Esq'' Governor of Maryland
A Proclamation
With the advice of the Council, I do hereby appoint Thursday
the ninth of this Inst. Decemb'' to be Observed throughout this
State as a Day of Public Thanksgiving and Prayer agreeably to the
Recommendation of Congress of the 20*'' of Ocf last. Given &"
Thos Sim Lee
of the Council of Maryland. 29
[Council to James Calhoun Esqr.] Liber CC
No. 22
Sir. Your Letters of the 26''' anrl 30'^ Ult" were laid before the p. 42
General Assembly with a Recommendation from this Board to revive
and amend the Law for impressing^ Vessels &^* and to make the
necessary Provision for the quartering and otherwise accommodat-
ing the Troops of our Allies. Wlien the necessary Regulations are
determined u])on by the Assembly you may rely, we shall advise you
of them ; as yet, nothing has been done. We have not the least Objec-
tion to your making Use of the Barracks and wish them better cal-
culated for the Number of Sick and wounded you expect
[Council to Richard Dallam Esqr.] p. 43
Sir. By a Letter just received from Col° Blaine dated the i" Inst,
we are informed you are about to deliver over to M'' Smith, the
French Agent, all the Flour you have on Hand. This is a Step we
did not expect, nor can we consent to it by any Means, whilst our
Army, as we have great Reason to believe, is in Danger of suffering
by the Want of Bread Provisions and the French Agent has secured
at least the Quantity he was permitted to purchase. You will without
Loss of Time, be pleased to deliver your Flour into the Hands of
M*" Giles, the present Continental Agent, who has Orders to forward
it with the utmost Speed.
[Council to His Excellency The Cheval'r. de la Luzerne, Minister
plenipo. to his Most Christian Majesty.]
We were honored with your Excellency's Letter of the 17'"^ ult°
The polite Assurance that you received Pleasure when you under-
stood the Commander of his most Christian Majesty's Squadron
had made Choice of this Station because you could rely on us for
Succour, communicated the highest Satisfaction. Such is our Incli-
nation to render every Assistance in our Power to the Troops of
our illustrious Ally, that nothing was necessary to prompt us to an
Exertion for their Relief, but a Communication of their Wants and
sufiferings. Our Duty seconded by our Attachment to Friends who
have bravely fought and bled in the Cause of Liberty, lead us to
consider their Distresses as our Own, and make our Exertions to
provide the Sick and wounded with suitable Lodgings and proper
Sustenance, the most pleasing Task. Victualling the Squadron is
certainly an important Object and demands our utmost Endeavours
to enable Mons"" DeGrasse or any other French Commander, to pro-
cure full and Speedy Supplies for the Use of the Fleet. The Con-
gratulation of your Excellency, is flattering. Convinced that America
is interested in the judicious Appointments of your King, it gives
us infinite Pleasure in felicitating you and United America, on your
Excellency's Appointment, which alone can console us for the Loss
30 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C of your worthy Predecessor, whose Goodness of Heart impelled him,
^^ on every Occasion to exert his extraordinary Abilities in promoting
such Measures as tended, not only to render the present happy Con-
nexion between France and America permanent, but to secure the
Happiness and Independence of the Latter. We have the Honor
to be &"
p. 44 [Council to Mons'r. Terrasson, Baltimore.]
Sir. We are informed by the Attorney General that Boisbrun
was tried on two several Indictments for Theft and convicted, but
that the Court had suspended the Punishment which the Law ap-
points, until Application could be made to us and our Pleasure
known therein. The Good and Safety of the Community require
that Offenders should be punished, to restrain them from repeating
the Offence and to deter others whose malevolent Dispositions might
otherwise prompt them to imitate their pernicious Examples, from
violating the Law and disturbing the Tranquility of the State ; yet,
in this particular Case, the Rigour of the Law may be relaxed to
avoid that Disquietude which a good and reputable Family would
suffer by inflicting an ignominious Punishment on the Culprit, and
we are willing to pardon the Offender, on Condition that he enlist
in the Service of the United States
December 4 Saturday 4*'' December 1779
Liber C B
No. 23 Present as on Yesterday. —
Ordered That the Eastern shore Treasurer pay to Henry Dickin-
son two hundred and Eighty nine Pounds, five shillings due him per
Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Johnson lun""
Two hundred Pounds for 4 months Salary as to the Gov'' & Council
to the i^' Inst.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Col° Forrest 2 p"" French
hose and flannel suff' for 3 under Waistcoats, he paying the current
Price for them. —
Nicholas Worthington, Allen Quynn and Nicholas Maccubbin
Jun"" Esquires Justices of the Peace for Ann Arundel County certify
that agreeable to an Act of Assembly entitled " An Act for the more
" effectual preventing forestalling and Engrossing and for other
" Purposes therein mentioned " [they] have seized one Schooner
Load of Wheat, in the Possession of Francis Baker, which from
Information contains about the Quantity of five hundred Bushels
and have delivered the same to Conrod Theodore Wederstrandt
Commissary of Purchases for the United States. —
p.
of the Council of Maryland. 31
Permission is hereby g-iven to M" Jane Cal(lcleuj:(h of this State to Libcr C B
Solicit Leave from his Excellency General Washington or the Com- °' ^^
manding Officer at the Out Posts of the American Army at Elizabeth
Town to go into the City of New York, not to return again into
this State during the Present War between America and Great
Britain, without Leave of the Governor and Council for the time
being, first had and obtained, with Liberty to take her Child with
her, and John Stewart a Minor and Permission is likewise given to
M"" John Turnbull of this State, who has given Evidence of his
Attachment to America to attend M" Caldeleugh as far as the
American Lines. —
Commission issued to John Bracco, William Perry, Jeremiah
Banning, William Maynadier, John Troup, Richard Johns, Lloyd
Tilghman, Moses Allen, Christ" Birkhead, William Dawson, Robert
Lloyd Nicolls, William Goldsborough, John Fauntleroy, Woolman
Gibson 3'' And Hugh Sherwood jun"" appointed Justices of the Peace
for Talbot County and also to William Perry, Jeremiah Banning,
Richard Johns, William Goldsborough and William Dawson Judges
of the Orphans Court for Talbot County.
[Council to Jeremiah Banning Esqr. Naval Of^cer 7"" District.] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir. In the Opinion of this Board you have been rather irregular P-44
in allowing the Mariners and Passengers of a Vessel to take a larger
Quantity of Provisions than necessary to subsist them their Voyage
out and Return to the Port from whence they sailed. As the Instance
you mention is the first, so we hope it will be the last
[Council to Mr. Stephen West]
Sir. Good strong Stockings are much wanted for our Soldiers,
and it would give us Pleasure to have it in our Power to provide
them on reasonable Terms. The Samples sent appear to be good and
such would suit us. The Reason you give for ofTering them to us,
are very sufficient and we trust the former " contributing to the
Relief of the Army " will induce you to part with them on such
Terms as will justify us in making the Purchase. The Price hitherto
given has not exceeded twenty five Dollars, but as yours are of a
superior Quality, we are willing to give from thirty to thirty five
Dollars, according to their Goodness and will take 200 Pairs. If
you are inclined to sell them at that Rate, be pleased to inform us
by the first Opportunity. We are convinced the Examples of others
in demanding exorbitant Prices for what they sell will have no In-
fluence on you, because they have a Tendency to obstruct the Object
you and we have so much at Heart " the Relief of the Poor
Soldiers."
32 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Monday 6"" December 1779
No. 2i 01
December 6 Present as on Saturday. —
^■^ Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. Beriah
Maybury, One hundred and twenty five Pounds, two shillings and
six Pence due him per Account passed by the Dep^ Aud'' And also
the further Sum of one hundred and fifty Pounds on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to William Goldsmith one thousand
and seventy eight Pounds, ten shillings due him per Account passed
by the Aud. Gen'
M"" Wederstrandt is hereby requested and Authorized to purchase
from 12 to 15000 lbs of good grass fed Beef if to be had at 7/6 -p
\h. for the use of the State of Maryland and he is likewise desired
to advise this Board as soon as he has executed this Commission
that inconveniences may be avoided in transporting the Beef hither.
Commission issued to James Horner Esquire elected Sheriff of
Harford County
December 7 Tuesday y^^ December 1779
p. 89 _, ^ ^ ,
Present as on Yesterday —
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to Allen Quynn,
One hundred and Eighty eight Pounds, twelve shillings and six
Pence due him per Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt John Loara ten thousand
Pounds to be delivered over to Capt George Keeports on Account. —
That the said Treasurer pay to John Muir, two thousand, four
hundred and forty two Pounds, seventeen shillings and Six Pence
for the purchase of Cloathing for the Army on Account. —
Permission is hereby given to Capt. Joseph Robinson, to transport
from this State to the Islands of Bermuda, one thousand and ten
Bushels of Indian Corn in the Sloop Unity for the relief of the In-
habitants of the said Islands. —
Liber
Q Q [Council to Mr. Abraham Faw]
No. 22 gj^ 'jYyq Barracks in Frederick Town are not in a State to ac-
commodate Troops and as probably Part of the American Army
may be quartered in that Town this Winter, we wish you to have
them put in a more eligible Condition as speedily as possible. It is
represented to this Board that in a short Time and with little Ex-
pence, they may be made fit for Use and that now, so far from
answering the Purpose for which they were erected, they serve for
a Rendezvous for Negroes in the Night, by which they are in Dan-
ger of being burnt and a Nuisance to the Inhabitants. It is expected
you will immediately hire a careful Hand to look to their Safety, or
undertake it yourself
of the Council of Maryland. 33
[Council to Capt. George P. Keeports] Lilxr C C
No. 32
Sir. We send you, by Caj)* John Ix)rah ten thousand Pounds,
Part of which to he apph'ed to pay for tlie I'.lankets you have engaged
certainly, & the 48 conditionally of Hughs & Williamson; the Price
of the latter is very high, but from your Description of the Quality
and Size, are induced to take them. The other Blankets, we cannot,
at present, agree to take, particularly as you have engaged some of
the same Quality at £12.18 under the Price demanded. The Surplus
of this Money, or any in your Hands, we desire you to expend in
purchasing the Cloth you mention, fit for Overalls at £7.10 pr y^
and in Linen for Shirts, on the most reasonable Terms, not exceed-
ing the Prices you quote. Please to inform us whether you have
received any Articles lately from M*" Faw and what they are and
how you proceed, particularly in the Article of Linen, that we may
have some Rule to guide us in any further Orders —
Wednesday 8"' December 1779 December 8
Liber C B
Present as on Yesterday. — No. 23
Ordered that the Commissary of Stores deliver to M" Campbell ^
2 yds of Flannel to be returned in kind.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to George Gordon One
hundred and thirty eight Pounds, Sixteen shillings and three Pence
due Gordon &C° per Ace* passed by the Aud. Gen'
Licence given to John Templeman to Exhibit on the Slack Wire
ft"^^ in any Part of this State. —
Permission is hereby granted to Lade on board the Schooner boat
little John of the [burden] of Ten tons of thereabouts, belonging to
Robert Berry a Cargoe of Potatoes Turnips and other Vegetables
and the same to clear out and transport in her to and for the use of the
Fleet and Army of his most Christian Majesty, the Captain of the said
Schooner Boat, previous to his Lading on board any of the said Arti-
cles, giving bond payable to this State in the Penalty of Six thousand
Pounds, Conditioned that if the said Cargoe shall be delivered on
board the Fleet of his most Christian Majesty, the danger of the
Seas and Enemies only excepted and shall within four Months from
the date of such Bond produce to the Governor and Council of this
State a Certificate under the hand of a Captain or Commanding
Officer of some one of the Ships of War of the said Fleet or some
Officer of the said Fleet of higher Rank, of such Delivery then such
Bond to be void else of full force — and the Captain of said Schooner
Boat also making Oath before the Naval Officer who shall clear out
the said Vessel at or before the Time of her clearing out that he will
use his utmost Endeavors to prevent the said Cargoe or any part
thereof falling into the Hands of the Enemy, and \\\\\ deliver the
same if in his power to or on board some of the said Fleet
34 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Thursday 9 December 1779
December 9 present as on Yesterday.—
Ordered that the Commissary of Stores deHver to WiUiam Simp-
kins a 9 Months Soldier in the G^ Maryland Regim* Discharged the
am' of twenty six Pounds in Cloathing due himself also twenty eight
Pounds for the use of Adam Mong a 9 M° Soldier in the same Reg'
discharged, twenty seven Pounds in Cloathing for Boston Baker and
twenty nine Pounds ten shillings in Cloathing for the use of Jacob
Garchart, both nine Months Soldiers in the 7 Regim' Discharged,
due them by the Act to procure Troops for the American Army.
p. 90 Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to John Turnbull,
two thousand Dollars for the use of, and to be delivered over to
Zedekiah More Ens in the 2^ Maryland Regiment the Allowance
made him by the Gen' Assembly. —
That the said Treasurer pay to Allen Quynn four hundred and
thirteen Pounds twelve shillings and six Pence due him per Ace'
passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Brooke Hodgkin, Twenty
six Pounds five shillings due himself and Sixty Pounds for the use
of M" Elizabeth Scott "p Acc*^ passed by D. Aud.
December 10 Friday lo December I779-—
Present as on Yesterday. —
M'' Joseph Wilson & M*" Grafton Preston of Harford County in
the State of Maryland are appointed Ensigns in the 6"^ Maryland
Regim* of Continental Troops and it is requested that Commissions
may issue, to them accordingly from the Board of War. —
Ordered that the Commissary of Stores deliver to John Hill a 9
Months Sold"" in the 7"^ Maryland Regiment discharged, the amount
of Twenty four Pounds ten shillings in Cloathing due him per Act
of Assembly to procure Troops for the American Army. —
December 11 Saturday ii December 1779
Present as on Yesterday —
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to David Craufurd
Esq"" to be delivered over to the Honorable John Rogers Esq'' twelve
hundred and fifty Povmds due him for i years Salary as Chancellor
of Maryland.
of the Council of Maryland. 35
That the said Treasurer pay to Col" Uriah Forrest Two thousand LiWr C B
Dollars for the use of ancl to be delivered over to Barton Tabbs, °' ^^
Surgeon to the 7 Maryland Regiment due him by an Act of Assembly
relating to the Officers &*^'''
That the said Treasurer pay to Elie Vallette one hundred and
Seventy five Pounds due him for 2 M" Salary to the 6 Inst, and half
years rent of Office Per Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Com" Grason 51 Coats
for the use of the Men on board the Gallies.
Commission of a Letter of Marque & Reprisal issued to Newton
Cannon Commander of the Sloop Genera! Wayne navigated by
10 Men, mounting 4 Carriage Guns, belonging to Samuel Smith &
others of Baltimore dated 22'' Sepf last.
Licence given to Walter Hanson to Act as Dep^ Assist. Commis-
sary of Purchases in Charles County, under a Com° from Thomas
Richardson Assist Commissary of Purchases dated the 13'** Novem*"
1779 according to the Act of Assembly in such Case made and
Provided
Pardon granted to Bois Brown of Baltimore County convicted in
Baltimore County Court on two several Indictments for Theft —
on Condition that he forthwith inlist himself in some one of the
Regiments of the Quota of this State in the Continental Army and
that he do not desert therefrom.
[Council to Capt Geo. P. Keeports] Liber C C
Sir. An Offer is made us by Mess" John Dorsey & Co. of some p. 45
Cloth, said to be proper for Soldiers. We request you to wait on
M"" Dorsey and to inform us of the Quality, Price and Width of the
Cloth. M*" Samuel Chase informs us his Company will part with the
Articles wanted, to the State, for £25 to £26 -p y*^ Your Opinion,
as to the OfTer, will, in some Measure, be a Guide to us in coming
to a Conclusion on this Business. We are much in Want of Blankets ;
pray enquire if any are lately arrived.
Mondav 13^'' December 1779 December 13
^ _ " Liber C B
Present as on Saturday — No. 23
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to Elijah Gaither ^'^^
thirty six Pounds for the use of Aquila Randall per Account passed
by the Dep^ Aud''
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° Uriah Forrest, seven hundred
and seventy five Pounds fourteen shillings and four Pence for the
use of Robert Buchanan p Acc^ passed by the Aud Gen'
36 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Tuesday 14*^ December 1779
No. 23
December 14 Present as on Yesterday. —
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to Lieut Elijah
Evans of the Rifle Regim' lately commanded by Col° Moses Raw-
lings in the Continental Service one hundred and fifty Pounds the
Allowance made the Officers in the Continental Service from this
State by a Resolution of the Gen' Assembly passed the 11. Decem*"
1778. and also the further Sum of two thousand Dollars in leiu of
the Articles for the present year allowed by the Act of Assembly
relating to the Officers & Soldiers ^l"^
December 15 Wednesday is'*" December 1779
Present as on Yesterday. —
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to William Logan,
three hundred Pounds due him per Account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Com° Thomas Grason one thou-
sand two hundred and thirty nine Pounds to pay for Beef Purchased
by him for the State on Account.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Serj' John Neary of the
I Regim' one Pair of Shoes. —
Capt George Keeports is requested to furnish Serj* Richard Snook
of the 2^ Reg' with what Cloathing is necessary for himself to be
charged to the said Regim' and Serj' John Neary of the i Reg'
I Shirt, I p*" Breeches & i p"" Stockings to be charged to the same
Liber c C [Council to Capt. Geo. P. Keeports]
No 22
p. 46 Sir. The Quality of the Cloth is too good for the Purpose it is
wanted and consequently the Price too high ; it would therefore be
proper to purchase the Cloth we mentioned in our last at £7.10
which supposing it to be about 300 y*^^ will leave a Deficiency of
Cloth to make up 165 Overalls wanted in the Whole to compleat
2000 Overalls, as we are informed by M'' Randall: this Deficiency,
we request you to purchase on the best Terms you can. The coarse
Linen you mention may be used in lining the Overalls, at least to the
Knees. We are sorry to find M"" Faw has not lately sent you any
Supplies; we expect you will soon receive from him, some Shirts
and Stockings and that by next Week you will be prepared to send
the Whole to Camp. If the Quality of the Stockings is such as will
answer our Purpose, and the Price within Bounds, they must be
bought. Cannot you obtain a Preference to the State, and inform us
of the Quality and Price ? if not, we must leave it to your Discretion
to obtain on the best Terms. We have lately bought some in this
town, the quality indeed not very good, at 28 Dollars p pair.
of the Council of Maryland. 37
Thursday 16 December 1779 Liber C B
Present as on Yesterday— Dc^'ce^bcr 16
Commissions issued to Nath' Manning- appointed Capt in the room P- 9'
of Thomas Eccleston, Levin Woolford i Lieut, Benjamin Wood-
ward 2'' Lieut. — Augustus Wheatly Capt in the room of Arthur
Wheatly, WilHam Dail i Lieut, Tliomas Wheeler 2'' Lieut, Thomas
Vickars Ens — Levin Hubbard Capt in the room of James Woolford,
Wilham Thomas i Lieut, John Lecompt 2^ Lieut, Thomas Hubbard
Ens. — James Byns Capt in the room of Joseph Byns, Solomon Jones
I Lieut, Joseph Hubbard 2 L* Samuel Hubbard Ens. Bestpitch
Ens. of Capt. Edw^ard Stapleforts Comp^ belonging to the Lower
Battalion of Militia in Dorchester County and also to Robert Rus-
sum 2.^ Lieut of Capt Jacob Wrights Comp^ Sam' Hooper iL' Walter
Rawley Ens of Capt Roger A Hoopers C° — John Miles i Lieut,
Jeremiah Connerly Ens. of Capt James Wrights C° and William
Morgan Ens. of Capt John Henry's Comp^', belonging to the Upper
Battalion of Militia in Dorchester County —
[Council to Capt Geo. P. Keeports] j^., ^ ^
Sir. Your Letter of Yesterday this Moment came to Hand. As ^o. 22
our Army want Stockings and those offered by Mess" Dorsey &
Hammond, tho' rather high, are from your Description, proper;
We desire you will close with the Gentlemen at £175 p"" Dozen; the
Quantity is one among other Inducements with us, to accept the
Offer. The Blankets you have heretofore mentioned, we incline to
take, even at £ii2..io..o and therefore request you will immediately
secure them. The Council yesterday in their Answer to yours of the
11^'^ Ins' gave you a discretionary Power of purchasing particular
Cloths for Overalls and at the same Time refused to accept of those
offered by Dorsey and Company, deeming them too good and too
high for the Purpose intended. Leather Breeches, Col° Forrest
thinks, would by no Means Suit Soldiers at this Season of the Year,
if so they are not an Object with us. If the ten Pieces of f brown
French Rateen at £11.5 p yard and the 11 Pieces of f blue Baize [Rateen was
at £16.. 10 p yard, will do for Overalls ; We request you will purchase » thick
them We rely upon your Attention and Activity in the Purchase of woolen
Linen for Shirts and that you will advise us from Time to Time of cloth,
your Prospects in getting Supplies of that and likewise the Article frizzed or
of Blankets Send a List of the Cloathing carried to Camp by M'' Ran- '^^'it''
dall that we may ascertain the Deficiency. Surely you will not suffer
the Gentlemen from Philadelphia or others, to carry from this State,
any Article of Cloathing required by our Troops, when the Law of
July Session 1779 entitled " An Act for the effectual preventing of
Forestalling and Engrossing and for other Purposes therein men-
tioned " expressly prohibits such Practices, unless licenced by this
Board.
curled nap.]
38 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Friday 1 7* December 1779 —
No. 23
December 17 Present as on Yesterday.
^■^^ Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to John Townly,
forty nine Pounds, seven shilHngs & six Pence due him per Account
passed by the Aud. Gen'
p. 92 Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to Col° WiUiam
Hyde two thousand six hundred and twenty eight Pounds five shil-
lings for the use of Nicholas Maccubbin for Damages done his
Houses by the Soldiery p Ace* allowed by the Ho. of Delegates. —
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Docf James Murray
3 yards flannel for his Assistance to the Soldiery. —
Pardon granted to Hugh Kelly of Baltimore County convicted
in the Gen' Court for Forgery. —
Liber C C [Council to The Delegates from Maryland in Congress.]
No. 22
p. 47 Gentlemen. We beg the Favor of you to forward the £419.. 3. .0
herewith sent to the Treasury of Jersey before the first Day of next
Month ; as it appears by a Resolve of the Assembly of that State, that
Money emitted by Authority of the Jersey Provincial Congress must
be deposited in the Treasury by that Time, or not to be redeemed.
This is not properly the Business of this Board, nor would we trou-
ble you on the Occasion, but to assist M"" Harwood, our Treasurer
a worthy Officer who we have no Doubt you will as readily serve
Liber C B Saturday 18 December 1779
No. 23
December 18 Present as on yesterday.
Ordered that the Commissary of Stores deliver to Serj' William
Bowles of the 2^ Reg' i Coat and also to Serj' Thomas Guibert of
the same Regim* i Coat and 2 p"" Shoes to be charged to the same
Regiment —
p. 92
December 20 Monday 20* December 1779
Present as on Saturday. —
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to George Ham-
mond seven thousand three hundred and fifty Pounds to be delivered
over to George P. Keeports to be by him expended in the Purchase
of Cloathing for the Maryland Troops in the Continental Army. —
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Charles Scott of the
I Regim' i p"" Breeches, i p*" Stockings and i p*" Overalls. —
Liber C C [Council to His Excellency Thomas Jefferson Governor of Virginia]
p j^y Sir. The enclosed is a Copy of Intelligence, this Moment received
by this Board, from his Excellency the Chevalier De la Luzerne.
of the Council of Maryland. 39
We have taken the speediest Method of conveyinj^ it to your Excel- Liber C C
lency, under an Tmjjression of the Propriety of j,nving- you the earli- ^'^- ^
est Intimation of the Design of the Enemy We have tlic Honor to
be &'^''
[Council to Mons"" le Marquis de Vaudreuil or the Officer command-
ing the Ships of War of his most Christian Majesty
now in Chesapeake Bay.]
Sir. The enclosed is a Copy of the Intelligence we just received by
Express from his Excellency the Chevalier De la Luzerne and we
have taken this Method as the most expeditious to apprise you of
the Intention of the Enemy and to assure you that we will with the
utmost Alacrity afiford every possible Aid that may be required, but
at present are unable to concert any Means that may be of Service
in frustrating the Designs of our common Foe We have the Honor
to be &=^
Tuesday 21 December 1779 December 21
Liber C B
Present as on Yesterday. No. 23
Commissions issued to Thomas Sprigg appointed Lieutenant of
Washington County in the room of Daniel Hughes, who has re-
moved to Baltimore Town and also to Thomas Johns appointed
Coroner of Montgomery County. —
Wednesday 22'' December 1779 December 22
Present as on Yesterday. —
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Johnson
two thousand five hundred and forty two Pounds, ten shillings per
Ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° Isaac Perkins seven hundred
and Eighty eight Pounds, fourteen shillings & four Pence p Ace*
passed by the Aud. Gen'
Thursday 23*^ December 1779 December 23
Present as on Yesterday. —
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Knapp,
forty Eight Pounds, seven shillings and six Pence to be delivered
over to George Mann and One hundred and sixty five Pounds, seven
shillings and six Pence to be delivered over to William Whetcroft
due them per Accounts passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Serj' John Smith of
the 2^ Regim' one Coat and 2 pair of Shoes, to be charged to the
said Regim'
40 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Charles Wallace
No. 23 j| yjjg piannel and John Davidson i\ yds flannel to be paid in
Kind-
Liber C C [Council to Capt. Geo. P. Keeports]
No. 22
p- 47 Sir. We have wrote by this Opportunity to M'' Calhoun to fur-
nish, upon your Requisition, Waggons to convey the Cloathing
already purchased, to M"" Randall and trust that you will not only
have the Blankets, Cloth, Shirts h''^ which you and M"" Randall pur-
chased, carefully packed up, but that you will have those sent you by
M*" Faw, delivered to the Guard in the same State. The Guard is to
be composed of a commissioned Officer, Sergeant Neary, and four
Privates, the Serjeant and Privates are now in Baltimore Town,
and, if there should be no commissioned Officer there, M'' Calhoun
is desired to have a careful Person to command the Guard. Send an
Invoice of the Particulars to M'' Randall and a Copy to this Board.
There are a Parcel of Shoes and other Articles in the Hands of
M'' Muir and a further Quantity is expected Shortly the whole shall
be sent you about Monday next, in the Mean Time you may get
what you have, in Readiness
p. 48 [Council to James Calhoun Esquire]
Sir The extreme Severity of the Season and the Wants of our
Troops, induce us to request of you, a sufficient Number of Wag-
gons to convey the Cloathing already purchased by the State to
M'' Randall. The Quantity on Hand is not so considerable as we
could wish, but some of the Articles are in great Request, more
especially the Blankets ; we therefore solicit your good Offices in
having them sent on without Loss of Time. There are five Men now
in Baltimore of our Line, Sergeant Neary and four Privates ; these
might serve as a Guard, if you could put them under the Command
of a commissioned Officer, and, in Case no Officer should be on the
Spot, a prudent Man hired for the Purpose of commanding the
Guard would answer the Purpose.
December 24 Friday 24 December 1779
No. 23 Present as on Yesterday. —
P'^^ Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to James Roper
Twenty five Pounds, ten shillings due him per Account passed by
the Aud Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° Richard Dallam Twenty five
thousand Pounds to be expended in the Purchase of Flour for the
Continental Army. —
That the said Treasurer pay to James Littell forty nine Pounds
due him p Account passed by the Auditor Gen*
of the Council of Maryland. 41
That the said Treasurer pay to Allen Quynn Two hundred and Liber C B
Eleven Pounds, five shillings due him per Account passed by the ^^
Aud. Gen'
That Capt Georj^e Keeports deliver to Samuel Chase Esquire or
his order the ten 4*'' Guns with their Carriages which were taken
from the Conqueror Galley. M*" Chase paying the same Price for
them, as the Governor and Council may receive from the four Pound-
ers with their Carriages now to be disposed of, belonging to the
Chester Galley. —
Joshua Cord a Private in the Matros.ses, stationed in the City of
Annapolis, has Permission to go on Furlough in the Country to
see his Friends so that he return back to the same Place on or before
the 15 Day of February next. —
[Council to Colo. Samuel Smith] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir. The Proposals in yours of the 23*^ Ins' have been considered P- 48
and they do not appear to be such as we can, with Propriety, close
with. We have already had Offers much more advantageous and
think, every Gentleman who may be inclined to treat with us should
take into Consideration that without a Connexion with us on Ac-
count of the Public, they cannot have the Benefit of exporting the
Article which yields the greatest Profit in the West Indies
Sunday 26 December 1779. December 26
Liber C B
Present as on Friday. — No. 23
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Stephen Steward
Esq'' Thirty thousand Pounds on Account of Goods Purchased of
him. —
P-93
[Gov. Lee to His Excellency General Washington] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir. I had the Honor to receive your Excellency's Letter of the p.48
16''' Ins* in the Evening of the 24**^ The important Subject of it was
instantly communicated to the General Assembly of this State which,
happily, was then sitting, and I have the Pleasure to assure your
Excellency, the Resolution of that Honorable Body is, to make the
most vigorous Exertions, in sending forward every Supply the State
is capable of furnishing. The Enclosure is a Copy of the Law passed
for the Purpose, which, I trust, is a clear Manifestation of their
laudable Intentions, and which, judging of the Disposition of other
States from our own, I flatter myself affords a well grounded Hope
that the Wants of the Army, will be speedily satisfied.
I have the Honor to be with the most respectful Attachment
¥■■ Ex^" &"
42 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Monday 27 December 1779
No. 23
December 27 Present as on Yesterday.
Commission issued to Joseph Howard Jun"" appointed Coroner of
Ann Arundel County
Ordered that John Taylor Esquire Collector of the Tax for Har-
ford County pay unto Richard Dallam, Ignatius Wheeler, and
Edward Talbot (Commissioners under the Act entitled An Act for
the immediate Supply of Flour and other Provisions for the Army)
Thirty thousand Pounds to enable them to carry the said Act into
Execution.
Liber C C [Council Colo. Henry Hollingsworth]
No. 22
p. 48 Sir. We have received your Letter of the 21^* Ins' by Express;
the Contents were communicated to, and your Letters of former
Dates on the same Subject, laid before the General Assembly. We
cannot recommend this as a proper Place for the Troops destined to
the Southward, to embark from, as there are not, at present, Craft
sufficient to carry them, nor is this Board cloathed with Powers to
impress a Bill, however, is originating, in the Senate, to enable us,
[to impress] on Emergencies, Vessels Carriages and Teams, to expe-
dite the March of Troops &*^^ through this, into other States, but what
the Fate of that Bill may be, is altogether uncertain. We imagine
you are not unacquainted with the disagreeable Situation of our
Army, therefore suggest to you the Advantage of having a Number
of Waggons immediately engaged to forward the Flour which may
be furnished in Virtue of a Law of the present Session, for the Sup-
ply of Flour and other Provisions for the Army. Having the firmest
reliance on your Zeal & Activity we intimated the Propriety of the
Measure
p. 49 [Council to Capt. George P. Keeports]
Sir. We have been disappointed, in getting the Number of Shoes
we had Reason to expect when we wrote you last; you are there-
fore desired to dispatch the Cloathing on Hand with the utmost
Expedition
December 29 Wednesday 29 December 1779
Liber C B
No. 23 Present as on Monday.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to John Prout
and James Hammond Matrosses on Furlough of the late Capt Gates
Comp^ of Artillery from this State now at Camp one pair of Shoes
each and charge to the Company. —
Commission issued to Walter Hanson, John Dent, Robert Young,
Richard Barnes and Walter Hanson Jenifer appointed Judges of the
Orphans Court for Charles County.
P-93
of the Council of Maryland. 43
By his Excellency Thomas Sim Lee Esquire Governor of Liber C B
Maryland ^°- ^^
A Proclamation —
Whereas it is represented by the most unquestionable Authority,
that the Army of the United States is greatly distressed for want
of Flour and Fora.i^e and that they will infallibly flisband unless
the most speedy and Extraordinary exertions are made by this State
to procure those Supplies for their relief And Whereas the General
Assembly have enacted a Law entitled " An Act for the immediate P- 94
Supply of Flour and other Provisions for the Army " which requires
the utmost efforts of every worthy Citizen of this State, to carry
the same into full and speedy Execution. I do therefore most
earnestly intreat, conjure require and enjoin all Justices of the Peace,
Sheriffs and their Deputies Constables and all other the g-ood Citi-
zens of this State by that Love of their Country, that Patriotic Zeal
and Magnanimity which have hitherto distinguished their Conduct,
in the present glorious Contest for Life, Liberty and property, to
exert themselves to the utmost of this Critical emergency in procur-
ing and furnishing Flour and other Provisions for the immediate
relief of the Army in their present Alarming distress and rendering
every Assistance to the Commissioners in carrying the said Law
into Execution
Given at Annapolis the Twenty ninth Day of December in the year
of our Lord seventeen hundred and seventy nine Tho Sim Lee
By his Excellency's Command T. Johnson Jun'r Secy
God Save the State
[Council to the Commissioners of the different Counties] Liber C C
No. 22
Gentlemen. The General Assembly reposing the most entire Con- P- 49
fidence in your Integrity Patriotic Zeal and Attachment to the com-
mon Cause, have appointed you Commissioners for — Countv to
carry into Execution the " Act for the immediate Supply of Flour
and other Provisions for the Army." The enclosed Copy of his
Excellency General Washington's Letter, manifests, in the strongest
Terms, the great Distress of the Army, and the urgent Necessity
of your most vigorous Exertions to procure and forward a sufficient
Supply of Flour and the other Articles enumerated in the Act. Your
own Discernment is sufficient to point out the manifold Evils that
would result from so calamitous an Event as the Disbanding the
Army and will suggest to you that the Happiness of yourselves and
Posterity, may depend on your Diligence and Activitv in executing
the Law. and your Endeavours to dispose the People of your County,
not only to acquiesce in, but further the Measures of the General
Assembly in attaining so desirable an Object as the immediate Sup-
ply of our Army with Flour and other Necessaries. You may rely
44 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C on our Assistance, to remove every Obstacle that might impede, or
No. 22 j.gj^(jgj. a fyii a^j^jj speedy Execution of this Law, difficult. The Copy
herewith sent, is sufficient, without particular Instructions from us,
to direct you how the Business entrusted to your Care and Manage-
ment, is to be conducted. We expect you will make Returns to us,
every Fortnight, of the Quantity of Flour and other Articles ob-
tained in Consequence of the Law. We advise you, in granting Cer-
tificates, to consult the Ease and Convenience of the Person entitled,
by giving Certificates for small Sums, if required. The Copy of the
General's Letter is sent as the most authentic and indisputable Proff
of the Truth of the Grounds of the Law merely for your Information
and not to be communicated to any Person unless you think it will
facilitate the Execution of the Law in particular Cases and induce
a more chearful Compliance. We have enclosed you Certificates and
a few Copies of the Proclamation.
p. 49 [Council to the Sheriffs of the different Counties]
Sir We have enclosed you four Proclamations, which you are,
immediately on Receipt of this Letter, to read, publish and make
known, or cause to be read, published and made known, by yourself
and Deputies to the Inhabitants of your County, at the most public
Places thereof.
December 30 Thursday 30 December 1779
Liber C B
No. 23 Present as on Yesterday
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to His Excellency
Thomas Sim Lee Esq'' seven hundred and sixty Pounds, ten shillings
due himself and one thousand Eight hundred and seventy five
Pounds for the use of John Rogers Esq'' Chancellor the Compen-
sation made by the General Assembly —
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Beatty the following
Sums of Money for the use of the several Persons thereto annexed
p Accounts passed.
Six Pounds for Henry Fero. Twenty seven Pounds for Henry
Clemens.
Seven Pounds, ninteen shillings for John Abell, three Pounds five
shillings for John Gump
Three Pounds for Martin Toshman, Seventy Pounds four shil-
lings for David Levy
Forty Pounds ten shillings for John Waggoner, Twenty eight
Pounds, sixteen shill^^ for Ch^ Secrest
Forty nine Pounds, ten shillings for Geo Bear, Twenty nine
Pounds five shillings for Geo Beall
Ten Pounds sixteen shillings for Sam' Dorfif Six Pounds fifteen
shillings for John Cray
p. 94
of the Council of Maryland. 45
Fifteen Pounds six shillings for Thomas Long, Twenty seven Lifter C B
Pounds for Timothy Swain ' "' ^^
Twenty seven Pounds for Godfried Hallow, Fourteen Pounds
Eight Shillings for James Dofld.
Six hundred and Eighty eight Pounds and one hundred and
Twenty two Pounds ten shillings for Richard Haff and also the
further Sum of Twenty six thousand seven hundred and Eighty two
Pounds two shillings and ten Pence to be deliv'* over to Abraham
Faw on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to James Brice Esq"" Thirty Pounds
for his Allowance in Council to the 9"^ November inclusive at £3 "p
day and one thousand five hundred and fifty eight Pounds the Com-
pensation made him by the Gen' Assembly and the further Sum of
Eight hundred and forty Pounds for his Attend^ in Council from
the 10"^ day of Nbvem*" to this Inst inclusive 42 Days —
That the said Treasurer pay to William Hyde sixty two Pounds
ten shillings due him as ass' CI. to the Gov'' & Council being the Bai
of the Compensation made him by the Gen' Assembly. —
Commissions issued to James Matthews and Clement Lewis ap- p. 95
pointed Coroners of Harford County —
This Board being of opinion that it would be the means of pro-
curing a higher price for the Salt Petre, Salt Pans, Kettles and other
Utensils for making Salt or Salt Petre, belonging to this State in
the hands of Contractors and others, if such Persons were directed
to sell the same at the places were they are now Deposited.
Ordered therefore that all Contractors and others, having any of
the above enumerated Articles in their Possession be authorized and
directed to sell the same at public Sale immediately and render an
Account of such Sales to this Board. —
Friday 31 December 1779. December 31
Present as on Yesterday. —
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Henry
Esq"" five thousand four hundred Pounds due him for his Attend^ in
Congress p Account passed by the Aud Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Joseph Dowson. two thousand.
three hundred and sixty two Pounds, ten shillings for 180 pair of
Stockings purchased of him by the Governor and Council and De-
livered to John Muir Commissary of Stores for the Use of the Con-
tinental Army. —
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Beatty Esq'' one thousand
one hundred and ninty five Pounds to be delivered over to Capt
Richard Hafif for the use of himself & Guard over the Magazine near
Frederick Town to be by him Accounted for.
46 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to John Crysall Eight hundred and
°' ^^ Eighty six Pounds Eleven shillings on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Duckett four hundred and
fifty Pounds the Compensation made him by the General Assembly
for past Services as Clerk to the Ho. of Dei
That the said Treasurer pay to Daniel Carroll Esq*" fifty seven
Pounds for his Attend^ in Council to the 9* of November inclusive
a £3 p day and the further Sum of one thousand four hundred and
sixty two Pounds ten shillings the Compensation made him by the
Gen' Assembly
That the said Treasurer pay to Daniel of S' Thomas Jenifer Esq''
Two thousand Eight hundred and twenty five Pounds the bal^ due
him for his Attend^ as a Delegate to Congress per Account passed
by the Aud. General.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Duckett three hundred and
thirty three Pounds, six shillings and Eight Pence for 2 Months
Salary as Q. to the House of Delegates per Account passed by the
Aud Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Jeremiah Townley Chase Esq""
nine hundred and Twenty Pounds for his Attendance in Council
46 Days. —
Liber C C [Council to Mr Abraham Faw]
No. 22 .
p. 50 Sir. We would not have you do any Thmg more to the Barracks
at present but advise you to have the Sashes taken out and secured,
to prevent any further Damage to them. If you have any Cloathing
on Hand, we wish you to forward it immediately to M"" Keeports.
We would have you purchase Linen for three or four Hundred
Shirts, provided you can get it at the Price you mention, to supply
the Recruits to be raised by the late Act.
Liber C B Saturday i^' January 1780
1780 Present as on yesterday —
Tanuarv^i Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to the Continental
Treasurer out of the money collected and paid into his hands in
Virtue of the additional Supplement to the Act entitled an Act to
raise Supplies for the year seventeen hundred and seventy nine six
hundred and twenty five thousand three hundred and thirty three
Dollars & one third of a Dollar being Part of the four Million six
hundred and Eighty thousand Dollars appropriated to the use of
Congress by that Act.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Brice Esq*" seven hundred
& seventy five Pounds ten shillings for flour for the state p an.
passed by the Aud. Gen'
of the Council of Maryland. 47
Ordered That Capt. Keeports deliver to Samuel Chase Esq' or Liber C B
his Order a Barrel of Cannon Powfler the Price to be the same as ^^^^
the same kind of Powder shall sell for.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. George Keeports
Fifteen thousand Pounds to be applied in Purchasin}:^ Cloathing for
the Continental Army and Accounted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Brice Esq*" one thousand and
forty Pounds for his Attendance to the 31 of December inclusive
52 Days.
[Council to Capt. Geo. P. Keeports] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir. It is necessary that the utmost Expedition should be used in p. 50
transporting the Cloathing for our Quota of the Army of the United
States to Camp, and we do instruct you to procure in Hire, such
a Number of Waggons as will be sufficient for that Purpose, You
must attend the Waggons in Person and take such a Guard as you
think necessary. When you arrive at Camp, you are to deliver the
Cloathing to M' John Randall State Cloathier and take his Receipt
for the same. You are to apply to M"' James Calhoun of Baltimore
Town and request him to give you an Order on the Continental
Quarter Master for Forage for the Horses —
Monday 3'''' January 1780 Liber C B
No. 23
Present as on Saturday. p. 96
Commission of a Letter of Marque & Reprisal issued to James J^""^''-'' ^
Forbes Commander of the Brig Hercules, 40 Tons burthen mounting
12 Carriage Guns and 12 small Arms, belonging to Young, Knox
& C° of Baltimore and dated 25 of Septem"" last.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. Levin
Handy of the 5"" Maryland Regiment 14 yds Linen thread sufficient
to make it up, and 2 pair of Stockings in part of the Allowance made
by the General Assembly and to be charged at the price for which
the same might have been procured and Purchased at the Commence-
ment of the present war with Great Britain.
[Council To the Recruiting Officers in St. Mary's Charles, Prince Liber C C
Georges, Montgomery, Washington, Frederick, Baltimore No. 22
Harford, Cecil, Kent, Queen Ann's and Talbot Counties.] ^'^°
Sir This Board reposing Confidence in your Zeal and Activity
to promote the Cause of Liberty, have appointed you one of the Re-
cruiting Officers for County and have to observe by Way of
Instructions, that you must, in discharging your Duty, pursue the
Directions contained in the " Act for recruiting the Quota of Troops
of this State in the American Army," herewith sent. For the Sub-
48 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C sistence of the Recruits enlisted by you, we advise you to purchase
No. 22 Provisions Sufficient for that Purpose and to allow each Recruit
the Continental Rations. To enable you to make such Purchase and
to pay the Continental and State Bounties, we have sent you an
Order on the Collector of the Tax for your County for three thou-
sand Dollars. You must render us an Account of the Money ex-
pended in the Purchase of Provisions to subsist your Recruits and
in paying the Bounties and inform when more Money will be neces-
sary for this Service. Should there be a Recruiting Officer in your
County from Camp, you must deliver your Recruits to such Officer,
as soon as you can, after they are passed, if not, you must deliver
them to the Recruiting Officer in any other County that is most Con-
venient. Should there be an Issuing Commissary in your County,
and convenient, it will be proper to draw the Rations for your Re-
cruits from him. You are to use every Precaution to avoid enlisting
British or foreign Deserters ; the most particular Attention to this
Object of your Instructions will be necessary to prevent Imposition
p. SI [Council to the Recruiting Officers in Ann Arundel County.]
Sir This Board reposing Confidence in your Zeal and Activity to
promote the Course of Liberty, have appointed you one of the Re-
cruiting Officers for Ann Arundel County and have to observe, by
way of Instructions that you must, in discharging Duty, pursue the
Directions contained in the " Act for recruiting the Quota of Troops
of this State in the American Army " herewith sent, Upon Applica-
tion to this Board, you may be supplied with Money to recruit with.
You must render us an Account of the Money expended in paying
the Bounties and inform us when more Money will be necessary for
this Service.
You are to use every Precaution to avoid enlisting British or for-
eign Deserters; the most particular Attention to this Object of your
Instructions will be necessary to prevent Imposition. Your Recruits
are to be allowed the Continental Rations for their Subsistance and
you must draw on the Commissary of Issues in this City. As soon
as your Recruits are passed, you must deliver them to the Recruiting
Officer from Camp in this County ; should there not be one here, you
are to deliver them to Cap* John Chalmers in this City.
[Council To the Recruiting Officers in Somerset, Worcester, Caroline
and Dorchester Counties]
Sir This Board reposing Confidence in your Zeal and Activity
to promote the Cause of Liberty, have appointed you one of the
Recruiting Officers for County and have to observe, by Way
of Instructions, that you must in discharging your Duty, pursue the
Directions contained in the " Act for recruiting the Quota of Troops
of the Council of Maryland. 49
of this State in the American Army " herewith sent. For the Sulj- LiU-r C C
sistence of the Recruits enlisted by you, we advise you to purchase ^"- ^^
Provisions sufficient for that Purpose and to allow each Recruit the
Continental Rations. To enable you to make such Purchase, we have
sent you an Order on the Sheriff of your County for shouKl
there be a Recruiting Officer in your County from Camp, you must
deliver your Recruits to such Officer, as soon as you can, after they
are passed, if not, you must deliver them to the Recruiting Ofificers
in any other County that is most convenient.
Tuesday 4"" January 1780 January 4
Liber C B
Present as on Yesterday. No. 23
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Henry Ridgely ^' ^
four hundred and fifty Pounds being the Compensation allowed him
by the Gen' Assembly as cf to the Senate and also the further sum of
three hundred and thirty three Pounds six shillings and Eight Pence
due him for his Salary as Clerk to the Senate 2 months to the i*'
Instant as per Account passed by the Dep'' Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Beriah Maybury one hun-
dred and seventy Pounds, ten shillings due him per Account passed
by the Dep^ Aud"" and the further Sum of one hundred and fifty
Pounds on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Levin Handy five thousand
Dollars to be expended in the recruiting Service and Accounted for.
That John Strawbridge Collector for Cecil County pay unto
Thomas Harwood Esq"" Continental Treasurer or order ninety three
thousand seven hundred and fifty Pounds Current Money as part
of the four Million six hundred and Eighty thousand Dollars appro-
priated to the use of Congress by the General Assembly to be sub-
ject to the Order of Col° Henry Hollingsworth being part of the
four hundred thousand Dollars granted to Charles Pettit by warrant
from Congress dated December 22*^ I779-
That Robertson Stevens Collector of the Tax for Dorchester
County pay to Jacob Staten a Recruiting Officer for the said County
one thousand Dollars also to John Stewart recruiting Officer in said
County one thousand Dollars and to Benjamin Bailey one thousand
Dollars to be expended in the Recruiting Service and Accounted for.
That William Hooper Collector of the Tax for Caroline County
pay to Peter Rich & Benjamin Sylvester Recruiting OflScers for said
County one thousand Dollars each to be expended in the recruiting
Service and Accounted for.
Ordered That the Collector of the Tax for Somerset Count}' pay p. 97
to Capt. Levin Handy Fifteen thousand Dollars to be expended in
the Recruiting Service and Accounted for
50 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the Collector of the Tax for Worcester County pay to the
No. 23 g^jjj Capt. Levin Handy Fifteen thousand Dollars to be expended in
the Recruiting Service & Accounted for —
Liber C C [Council to Col. Ephraim Blaine]
No. 22
p. SI Sir. Enclosed we send you an Act for the more effectual prevent-
ing forestaling and Engrossing and for other Purposes therein men-
tioned, containing Matters, we apprehend, necessary for your
Information
[Council to His Excellency Benjamin Franklin]
Sir You will perceive by the enclosed Act, that the General As-
sembly of this State have invested you with Authority to appoint
one of the five Gentlemen nominated therein. Trustee for the Pur-
pose of carrying the same into Execution, in Case the Trustees here-
tofore appointed by the Province of Maryland, should neglect or
refuse to act. We request your Excellency to transmit a Copy of the
Act to Mess''^ Russell, Grove and Hanbury, Trustees appointed by the
old Government, and desire their immediate Answer, whether they
will transact Business, sell out the Stock, accept and pay the Bills
drawn in Pursuance of the Act. If they will execute the Trust, we
p. 52 would have them directed to sell out the Stock immediately and
place the Money in the Hands of some capital Banker in Amsterdam
or Paris, subject to their Draughts, in Case Bills should be drawn on
them. If the Trustees decline acting, we desire you would send the
Trustee appointed by your Excellency, a Copy of the Act, with
similar Directions to those above. As the Proceedings of the Gen-
eral Assembly of this State, relative to British Property, may reach
your Excellency as soon as this Letter, we think it necessary that
you should be precisely informed on this Subject, to prevent Mis-
representation and to obviate any Difficulties that may occur in the
Transaction of this Business. The House of Delegates, during their
last Sessions, proposed a Bill for the Seizure and Confiscation of all
British Property, to the Use of the State, except Debts due from the
Inhabitants of this State to the Subjects of the King of Great
Britain; this Bill was rejected by the Senate not because they were
against the Exception but because they deemed a Seizure and Con-
fiscation of British Property at this Time, improper ; so that British
Property here continues in the State it ever was. We have only to
solicit so much of your Time and Attention to this Matter, as will
be necessary to preserve the Property of this .State
[Council to His Excellency John Jay Esqr.]
Sir We have it in Command from the General Assembly of Mary-
land to transmit to you a Copy of the Act for calling out of Circu-
of the Council of Maryland. 51
lation certain Bills of Credit emitted by Act of Assembly ; you will LiUr C C
perceive, on Perusal of the Act, that a Power is delegated to you, in ^"- ^^
Case His Excellency Benjamin Franklin should die or decline to
accept of the Trust reposed in him, to appoint one of the five Gen-
tlemen nominated in the Act, Trustee for the Purpose of carrying
the same into Execution. In Case either of those Events should
happen we request your Excellency to transmit a Copy of the Act
to Mess" Russell, Grove and Hanbury, Trustees appointed by the
old Government and desire their immediate Answer whether they
will transact the Business, sell out the Stock, accept and pay the
Bills drawn in Pursuance of the Act If they will execute the Trust,
we would have them directed to sell out the Stock immediately anrl
place the Money in the Hands of some capital Banker in Amsterdam
or Paris, subject to their Draughts in Case Bills should be drawn
on them. If the Trustees decline acting, we desire you would send
the Trustee appointed by your Excellency, a Copy of the Act with
similar Directions to those above. As the Proceedings of the General
Assembly of this State ; relative to British Property, may reach your
Excellency as soon as this Letter, we think it necessary that you
should be precisely informed on this Subject to prevent Misrepre-
sentation and to obviate any Difficulties that may occur in the Trans-
action of this Business.
The House of Delegates, during their last Sessions, proposed a
Bill for the Seizure and Confiscation of all British Property, to the
Use of the State, except Debts due from the Inhabitants of this State
to the Subjects of the King of Great Britain; this Bill was rejected
by the Senate, not because they were against the Exception, but
because they deemed a Seizure and Confiscation of British Property,
at this Time improper, so that British Property here, continues in
the State it ever was We have only to request so much of your
Excellency's Attention to this Business that the Design of the Act
may not be frustrated for want of a proper Person to execute it
Wednesday 5**^ January 1780. Liber C B
Present as on Yesterday — p ^7
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas John-
son Jun"" d. to the Governor and Council seven hundred and Eighty
three Pounds, six shillings and Eight Pence the balance of 2 Months
Salary to the i^ Instant.
That the said Treasurer pay to William Hyde Eight hundred and
thirty three Pounds, six shillings and Eight Pence due him for 2
months Salary as Ass* cl. to the Governor and Council to the i''*
Instant.
That the said Treasurer pay to Robert Reith Messenger to the
Governor and Council, Three hundred and fifty Eight Pounds,
52 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Eighteen shillings and seven Pence due him per Account passed by
^°- ^3 the Depy Aud--
Ordered that Comm° Grason deliver to Col° William Richardson
an Account of the Owners of the Brig Talbot, 2 4*** Carriage Guns
and Carriages, 2 Breechens, 2 Gun Tackles 4 Gun Tackles, 2 Worms
and Ladles, 2 Rammers and Spunges, 2 Cartridge Boxes, 2 powder
horns & Prickers 2 Bitts, 100 round and 25 Double headed Shot, 2
Leaden Aprons — i Anchor 790* i Cable 1840*. The Owners of the
said Brig are to pay the same Price for them that the other four
Pounders and Articles above mentioned to be disposed of by the
Governor and Council shall sell for except the Anchor and Cable
which they have sold him for £7.100.
Liber C C [Council to William Smith Esqr.]
p_ 53 Sir We received your Favors of the 3*^ Ins* by Express. As the
grand Object of the Act for the immediate Supply &" is to procure
an immediate and full supply of Provisions for our Army, it was
necessary that the Commissioners should be vested with extraordi-
nary Powers, that those Powers should be accurately defined and
that the Mode to be pursued by them should be plainly delineated,
which is done. We do not think that Flour and Wheat purchased
for the Marine of France priveleged or exempted from Seizure ; and
we are certain it was not the Intention of the Legislature that those
Articles should be, because such Exemption would in a great De-
gree, if not wholly frustrate the Design of the Law. We esteem it
our Duty to afiford the Commissioners every Aid in our Power to
facilitate the Execution of the Law, and therefore cannot at this
Time, grant Permission to export Flour, because we should thereby
restrain that extensive Operation of the Act, by which alone we can
obtain an immediate Supply adequate to our pressing Wants. We
are sensible of its Importance that the Marine of France should be
furnished with Flour and it is with the utmost Regret, we have
refused Permission and Nothing could have induced us to do it but
the alarming and distressful Situation of our Army, and when we
have Assurances that their Wants are relieved, we shall with Pleas-
ure, grant Licence as heretofore. The numerous Evils that would
result from procrastinating, the Supplies when contrasted with the
Inconveniencies alluded to by you, will, we trust evince the Pro-
priety of our Conduct and justify our Refusal. We will send you
the Account for that furnished Cap* Harrison by the next opportunity
Liber C B Friday 7 January 1780
January"? Present as on Wednesday —
P-97 Ordered That Serj. Richard Welsh deliver to John Davidson
I Barrel Cannon Powder 12 Fathom Match Rope and 32 four pound
Shot M'' Davidson is to pay the same Price for them that the same
Articles to be disposed of by the Governor & Council shall sell for
of the Council of Maryland. 53
Saturday 8 January 17S0 Liber C B
No. 23
Present as on Yesterday — January 8
Ordered That the Collector of the Tax for Baltimore County pay
to Richard Lemmon three thousand Pounds, one thousand Pounds
part thereof to be by him retained one thousand Pounds other Part
to be delivered to John M'^Clellan and the remaining one thousand
Pounds to be delivered to Isaac Griest to enable them to carry into
Execution, the Act for the immediate Supply of Flour and other
Provisions for the Army & to be Accounted for.
[Council to James Calhoun Esqr.] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir We request you to give Orders that the Drivers of Teams sent P- 53
to transport Supplies for the Army by the Commissioners appointed
by the Act for the immediate Supply &" be furnished with necessary
Provisions and Forage for themselves and Horses
Monday 10 January 1780 — Liber C B
Present as on Saturday— January 10
■^ P-97
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Commodore
Grason for Negro Thomas a Cooper belonging to this State 2 Shirts,
I Jacket, I pair Hose i p*" Breeches, & i p"" shoes or what of them
he has.
[Council to Robert Buchanan Esqr.] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir We this Morning received your Letter by M"" Allen, we can- p- 53
not think that the Information you have received and communicated
to us, is sufficient to warrant a Suspension of the Act for the imme-
diate Supply &'^^ nor can we direct the Commissioners to cease to
act according to that Law until we are ascertained that a Sufficient
Quantity of Flour to Supply the Army has been obtained
January 11
Tuesday 11 January 1780 Liber C B
No. 23
Present as on Yesterday p. 98
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. Joseph
Marbury of the 3*^ Maryland Reg' Two thousand Dollars to be
expended in the recruiting Service & Accounted for
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Samuel Farmer of the 3*^
Regim' Two thousand Dollars to be expended in the recruiting
Service and Accounted for
54 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. WilHam Beatty of the 7'^
No. 23 Regiment Two thousand Dollars to be expended in the Recruiting
Service and Accounted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt Lieut. Lloyd Beall of the
7"^ Maryl"^ Regim' Two thousand Dollars to be by him expended in
the Recruiting Service & Accounted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Henry C. Gaither of the i^'
Regiment to be expended in the recruiting Service and accounted for.
That the Collector of the Tax for Montgomery County pay to
Capt. Henry Chew Gaither of the i^^ Regim* Ten thousand Dollars
to Lieut Samuel Farmer of the 3*^ Reg. five thousand Dollars, to
Capt. Lieut. W" Lloyd Beall of the 7"" Regim* ten thousand Dollars
and also to Solomon Stympson, Basil Roberts, William Carter &
Greenbury Gaither recruiting Officers for Montgomery County three
thousand Dollars, each, to be expended in the recruiting service &
Ace** for.
That the Collector of the Tax for Charles County pay to Capt
Joseph Marbury of the 3** Reg* Ten thousand Dollars, also to William
Layman, Thomas Dyson & James Fernandes recruiting Officers for
said County three thousand Dollars each to be expended in the re-
cruiting Service and Accounted for.
That the Collector of the Tax for Frederick County pay to Capt
William Beatty of the 7 Regim' ten thousand Dollars also to Peter
Castle, Basil Wood, Joseph Swearingan, Philip Barrack, Abraham
Lancaster, Philip Meroney, Adam Good & Hart recruiting
Officers for said County Three thousand Dollars each to be expended
in the recruiting Service & Accounted for
That the Collector of the Tax for Baltimore County pay to
L* Samuel Farmer of the 3*^ Reg' five thousand Dollars to be ex-
pended in the recruiting Service and Accounted for
That the said Collector of Baltimore County pay to Thomas
Harwood Esq"" Continental Treasurer, or order, one hundred and
fifty thousand Dollars as part of the four Million six hundred &
Eighty thousand Dollars appropriated to the use of Congress by the
General Assembly of this State.
That the Collector of the Tax for Saint Marys County pay to
Lieut Nich^ Manger, James Thomas & John Armstrong Recruiting
Officers for said County three thousand Dollars each to be expended
in the recruiting Service & Accounted for.
That the Collector of the Tax for Washington County pay to
Adam Ott Nicholas Swingly & Richard Davis Recruiting Ofificers
for said County three thousand Dollars each to be expended in the
recruiting Service & Accounted for.
of the Council of Maryland. 55
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt Jos. Marbury & Liber C B
Nicholas Manj^er of the s'' Reg* Capt. William Beatty of the 7"' ^''- ^^
Capt Henry C. Gaither & L* Sam' Hanson of the i Reg' each, 14 yds
Linen, thread suff to make it up and 2 pair of Stockings in Part of
the Allowance made by the Gen' Assembly.
Wednesday 12 January 1780 January 12
Present as on Yesterday —
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Lieut Samuel
Farmer of the 3** Reg* Lieut Isaac Duvall of the same Regim' and
Lieut Lloyd Beall of the 7 Regiment each 14 yds Linen, thread suffi-
cient to make it up, 3 yds Linen for Lining and 2 pair Stockings in
part of the Articles allowed by the General Assembly.
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt William
Beatty of the 7"^ Regim* 5 hats, 9 pair Shoes, 15 pair Stockings, 8
shirts, 3 pair Overalls, 3 Jackets and Cloth and Trimmings sufficient
for I Coat to be charged to the same Regiment.
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. Joseph Mar-
bury of the 3*^ Regim* 6 pair Shoes, 6 hats, 2 Jackets, Linen sufficient
for 12 Shirts, 2 pair Stockings and Cloth sufficient for 6 pair Over-
alls to be charged to the said Regiment.
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Thomas Johnson
jun"" 4 yds flannel two for M" Bull and the other two for Mrs. John-
son to be returned or paid for —
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Lieut Isaac Duvall of
the 3*^ Regim' sixty three Pounds p ace. passed by the Dep^ Aud""
That the said Treasurer pay to John Annis thirty Pounds p. ac-
count passed by the Depy. Audr.
[Council to Charles G. Griffith Esqr. Lieut, of Montgomery County] Lj^er c C
Sir We are called upon by Col° Rawlings for a Guard immedi- p. 53^^
ately at Fort Frederick and he is directed, if he can, to procure one
in Washington, if not, to call on you agreeable to our former Direc-
tions. We request you to have the Men in Readiness to march either
for the Service immediately, or to relieve the Washington Guard,
as you shall be called on by Col° Rawlings.
[Council to Col. Moses Rawlings.] p. 54
Sir The enclosed Letter to the Lieutenant of Washington, con-
tains an Order for a Guard from that County, which w'e are induced
to give from your Representation of the Necessity of having a Guard
immediately and expect a ready Compliance. The Guard from IMont-
gomery is still Subject to your Order when called for, which vou
5^ Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C will do, if rendered necessary by a Disappointment in your County
No. 22 ^hich we hope, will not be the Case. The Lieutenant of that County
must be called upon, at least, in Time to relieve the Guard from
Washington.
[Council to Commissioners of County]
Sir We have this Moment received Information from Col° Raw-
lings that this Board of War have acquainted him that the Prisoners
ordered to Fort Frederick will be up in a Few Days. It gives us
Concern that we are under the inevitable Necessity, at this inclement
Season of the Year, of calling on the Militia of your County : but
the Service requires it and their Conduct hitherto convinces us, that
they have such a Sense of their Duty, that they will, with Alacrity
encounter any Hardships to promote the common Interest. We
desire you would immediately order a full Company of the Militia
of your County, of the Classes which have not yet served, consisting
of one Captain two Lieutenants one Ensign, four Sergeants, four
Corporals and sixty eight Privates, to hold themselves in Readiness
to march to Fort Frederick as soon as they shall receive Orders from
Col° Rawlings, who is to command them; they are to continue on
Duty for five Weeks or until relieved, as we intend they shall be, as
speedily as possible by a like Company from You are to sup-
ply the Company with Arms and a reasonable Quantity of Am-
munition.
[Council to Mr. John Dorsey]
rShalloon Sir, We are sorry we must trouble you to furnish the Officers
was a closely -^j^ose Names are mentioned in the enclosed Paper, with the Cloth
woven wool-
en material, and Shalloon required by each. We request you would make a Memo-
chiefly used randum of the Quantity and Kind delivered out and to whom
for linings] ^ -^
Liber C B Thursday 13 January 1780
°p, gg Present as on Yesterday.
January tj Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Grason
thirty seven Pounds ten shillings for the use of Thomas Sands due
him per Account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Allen Quynn seven hundred and
five Pounds and also the further Sum of nine hundred and Eighty
six Pounds, seventeen shillings and six Pence due him per Accounts
passed by the Dep^ Aud''
That the said Treasurer pay to Coni° Thomas Grason five hun-
dred Pounds on Ace'
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. Henry Gaither of
the i^' Regim' 2 Shirts & 2 pair Shoes to be charged to said Regim*
of the Council of Maryland. 57
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. Lieut. Samuel Lilxrr C B
Sadler of the Matrosses 3 yds Linen for Lininjj in part of the Allow- ' " ^^
ance made by the Gen' Assembly
That the Collector of the Tax for Prince Georg-es County pay to
Richard Duckett jun"" Two hundred Pounds to enable him to Carry
into Execution the Act for the immediate supply of Flour and other
Provisions for the Army to be Accounted for.
That the said Collector pay to Marsh M. Duvall, Richard Stone-
street & George Nailor jun*" recruiting OfiFicers, each three thousand
Dollars to be expended in the recruiting Service and Accounted for.
That the Collector of the Tax for Queen Anns County pay to
Isaac Scrivener, George Findley, Robert Teat and William Clark of p. 100
Will"" Recruiting Ofificers for said County each Three thousand Dol-
lars to be expended in the Recruiting Service and Accounted for.
Ordered That the Collector of the Tax for Cecil County pay to
Edward Evertson, James Caswell and John Concoa Recruiting Offi-
cers for said County three thousand Dollars each to be expended in
the Recruiting Service and Accounted for.
That the Collector of the Tax for Calvert County pay to John
Mitchell and George Ireland recruiting Officers, each three thousand
Dollars to be expended in the recruiting Service and Accounted for.
That the Collector of the Tax for Talbot County pay to Thomas
Hopkins and Levin Spedding Recruiting Officers each, three thou-
sand Dollars to be expended in the Recruiting Service and Ac-
counted for.
Friday 14 January 1780 January 14
Present as on Yesterday.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Stephen Stew-
ard 3^ yds Flannel to be returned or paid for.
That the Collector of the Tax for Kent County pay to Abraham
Falconer and John Moore Recruiting Officers for said County three
thousand Dollars each to be expended in the recruiting Service and
Accounted for.
That the Collector of the Tax for Baltimore County pay to Joshua
Cockey and Samuel Chester Recruiting Officers for said County three
thousand Dollars each to be expended in the Recruiting Service and
Accounted for.
Saturday 15 January 1780 January is
Present as on Yesterday.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to John Maugh
a Private in Capt. Sadler's Comp^ of Matrosses i pair of Shoes.
58 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the western shore Treasurer pay to William Young three
No. 23 thousand nine hundred Pounds for 8 pieces of Green Cloth purchased
of him by the Gov'' & Council for the use of the Army.
Liber C C [Council to Mr. John Randall]
No. 22
p. 54 Sir. We intend by the first favourable Opportunity to forward to
our Delegates in Congress about fifty thousand Pounds to be deliv-
ered over to you in Order to supply our Officers and Soldiers with
the several Articles allowed them by Law, except the Cloathing.
As the Execution of this Business will probably call you to Philadel-
phia, we think you may be certain of receiving the Sum we have
mentioned when you get into that City. It will be proper to inform
us how far this Money will go in procuring the Articles wanted that
we may keep you supplied.
Liber C B Monday 17 January 1780
No. 23
January 17 Present as on Saturday. —
p. 100 Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Nicholas Har-
wood 2 Yards of Flannel to be returned or paid for.
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Jacob Owens a
Matross in the late Captain Gales Company now at Camp one pair
of Shoes to be ch<^ to said ComP^
That the Collector of the Tax for Frederick County pay to Thomas
Harwood Esquire Continental Treasurer or order one hundred thou-
sand Dollars as part of the four Million six hundred and Eighty
thousand Dolars appropriated to the use of Congress by the General
Assembly of this State.
Liber C C [Council to the Commissioners of Cecil County]
No 22 u
p. 55 Gentlernen — We received your Letter of the 14" Ins* and cannot
forbear expressing our Surprize that our Letter of the 29*^ December
had not then come to Hand, it was delivered to M'' Ward one of the
Delegates for your County ; we sent with it a Copy of the Act for
the immediate Supply &'''' an Extract of General Washington's Letter
and a Number of Certificates. You will receive with this. Copies of
the Act and our former Letter and an Extract from General Wash-
ington's Letter. In Case of Disagreement between the Commission-
ers and the Person whose Property is seized, the Law f>oints out
the Mode to be pursued to ascertain the Price. It is our Opinion that
Flour and Wheat purchased by the pretended or real French Agents
is as Subject to Seizure as any other Flour or Wheat; because the
Words of the Law are general and the Object of it is an immediate
and full Supply for our distressed Army. After Seizure made of such
Flour and Wheat, we advise you to take a particular Account of the
of the Council of Maryland. 59
Quantity of each and of the Persons in whose Possession it is seized, Liber C C
in Order that we may fix with the utmost certainty the precise Quan-
tity purchased under the Pretext of purchasing for the PVench. This
will lead to a Detection of that Villany which we have the strong-est
Reason to Suspect and to which we think the present Distresses of
our Army may in great Measure be imputed. We would not have the
Flour, seized in the Hands of French Agents, transported, until you
receive our Orders, unless you have Assurances from good Author-
ity, that it is necessary for the Relief of the Army ; for it is our Desire
to avoid every-Thing that is offensive to the Minister of France or
which may in any Manner counteract the Schemes or Plans con-
certed by him, to annoy our common Enemy, or which may be con-
strued into a Disinclination in us to grant him the necessary Supplies.
We do not esteem it necessary, at this Time, to add any Thing more
to what is suggested in our circular Letter.
Tuesday i8 January 1780 January 18
Liber C B
Present as on Yesterday. — No. 23
p. 100
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Col° Uriah p. loi
Forrest Three hundred and seventy six Pounds, five shillings and
Eleven Pence half penny for the Use of Col° John Moale and his
Battalion of Militia in Baltimore Town -p Ace** Examined and passed
by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° Uriah Forrest to be delivered
over to Capt. Thomas Cromwell two thousand Dollars for the use
of John Dean Maj'' of the 4''' Reg* and two thousand Dollars for the
Use of Lieut Adam Hoops and two thousand Dollars for the Use
of Ensign Isaac Hanson of the 4 Regim* Agreeably to the Act of
Assembly.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. John Chalmers a Recruiting
Officer in Ann Arundel County three thousand Dollars to be ex-
pended in the Recruiting Service and Accounted.
That the said Treasurer pay to Serj. Enoch McLane one thousand
Eight hundred Dollars to be expended in the Recruiting Service and
Accounted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. George Hamilton of the 5*^
Regim' two thousand Dollars to be expended in the Recruiting Serv-
ice and Accounted for.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. John Courts Jones
12 Shirts, 12 pair shoes and 12 pair of Stockings for Gen' Small-
woods Baggage Guard.
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. John Courts
Jones of the 7 Maryl"^ Regim' 14 yds Linen, for Shirts, thread suffi-
cient to make them up and 2 pair of Stockings & 3 yds Linen for
6o Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Lining and also the like Articles for each of General Smallwood and
No. 23 jyj^jr stoddert, in part of the Articles allowed by the General
Assembly.
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Edward Edwards
a private in the i Reg*", i shirt and i pair Stockings, to be charged
to the said Regiment —
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. George
Hamilton of the 5 Reg. 3 yds Linen for Lining and 2 pair of Stock-
ings in part of the Articles allowed by the Gen' Assembly.
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to John M'^Lane a
Recruit in the i*' Regim* Cloth and Trimings sufficient for I Coat,
I Waistcoat, i p'' Breeches & i pair Overalls, i hat, i p"" Stockings
I shirt, and i pair of Shoes and also to Benjamin Gray a Recruit
I Blue Coat, Green Waistcoat, Breeches and Overalls, i Shirt, i hat,
I p'' shoes and i pair Stockings, the Bounty allowed them by the
General Assembly in the late Act for Recruiting the Quota of Troops
in this State of the American Army.
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Lieut Isaac Duvall
of the 3*^ Regim* 3 yds Linen for Lining in part of the Articles
allowed by the Gen' Ass^
That the Collector of the Tax for Cecil County pay to Capt George
Hamilton of the 5* Regim' ten thousand Dollars to be expended in
the recruiting Service and Accounted for.
That the Collector of the Tax for Baltimore County pay to Peter
Hann, William Towson, and Edmund Stansbury Recruiting Officers
for said County three thousand Dollars each to be expended in the
Recruiting Service and Accounted for.
That Capt. George Keeports deliver to Lieut Isaac Duvall of the
3<^ Regim* if yds blue Cloth, 172 yds white D° and 3 yds Shalloon
of the Cloth lately purchased of John Dorsey &Co. taking an Account
of the Quantity & kind and to whom delivered in part of the Article
all*^ by the Gen' Assembly.
Liber C C [Council to Capt. George P. Keeports]
■ 55 Sir. We have purchased a considerable Quantity of Cloth
[Baize was y^^ of Britanies and some Bohs of Baize of M"" John Dorsey, which
formerly ^^ request you to take into your Possession likewise 56 Dozen Pair
wooHn finer of yarn Stockings, bought of M'' M^Fadon. It gives us Concern to
and lighter ^^^j. ^^^ ^lave not been able to proceed to Camp with the Cloathing.
^^'sed ^for This Service is essential for the Relief of our Quota of Troops, and
mritta? ^^^ ^^'^^ ^°P^ y°" ^^^' ^^ ^^'^ ^° procure Waggons for that Purpose
was a woven in the Manner we directed. If you should not. will it be possible to
fabric, usu- pj-Qcure Waggons to go as far as the Head of Elk? we will write to
blend*ed with M"" Hollingsworth to assist you on from thence. It will be necessary
cotton made ^ ^ y. ^^ g^i^s of Baize with you. for Blanketing for the Soldiers:
originally in . , ^ -ui x j
Brittany] mform US of what you are able to do.
of the Council of Maryland. 6l
[Council to the Commissioners for Baltimore Town] Liber C C
No. 22
Gentlemen We received your Letter of the 14'^ Ins' and should
have attended to it sooner, had not other Business of Consequence,
that then lay hefore us, required our immediate Notice. We lament
that in the Execution of the Act for the immediate Supply &'^" the
Utility of which is recognized by every Friend to his Country, you
should be embarrassed with so many Difficulties. Little did we
expect the Commissioners of Baltimore Town would have met with
Opposition from any of its Inhabitants, in their Endeavours under
the Act to procure Supplies for the Army, and less did we think any p. 56
should be found so destitute of real Patriotism, as to bid Defiance to
the supreme Authority of the State and the Officers appointed to
execute the Law, that the Rest who have nobly distinguished them-
selves in the Cause of Freedom and indicated a sincere and inviolable
Attachment to their Country and Love for the Army, would with a
Criminal Indifference, stand by and suffer the Officers of the State
to be insulted and the Act, made for the professed and laudable Pur-
pose of relieving the Army, suspended by arbitrary Power. We can-
not suppose that the Inhabitants of the Town, whose Courage and
Magnanimity were never questioned with Impunity, were deterred
from rendering their Aid to the Commissioners, by the impotent
Threats of a Few Individuals, of repelling Force, by Force, nor can
we think they possess so little Discernment as to allow themselves
to be imposed on by the shallow Artifices mentioned in your Letter,
that the Commissioners had no Authority to impress Waggons in
the Country from whence it is inferred that they had no Power to
seize Flour purchased for the French : this must be the Conclusion,
or it could have no Relation to the Subject. That if the Flour was
seized, the Inhabitants would perish ! Were the Inhabitants to be
supplied with that Flour? if they were, it was an Infringement of
the Law and liable to be seized. M*" Smith cannot despise our Opin-
ion more than we contemn his Conduct, which we esteem highly
reprehensible, because it leads to Anarchy and Confusion and has a
palpable Tendency to defeat or elude a Law founded on the most
evident Necessity, the Execution of which the public Safety requires.
On the most mature Consideration of the Business referred to us,
we find no Reason to recede from our former Advice and Instruction
and for your Satisfaction we will repeat so much as respects the pres-
ent Subject. We think Flour and Wheat purchased for the French,
liable to Seizure, and therefore would advise you to seize and secure
such and to take a particular Account of the Quantity of each and
the Person in whose Possession Seized. We are more particular
because we are Solicitous to ascertain the Quantity of Flour and
Wheat purchased in this State under the Pretext of acting as Agents
for the French. We instruct you not to transport the Flour and
Wheat purchased for the French, until you receive our further In-
62 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C structions ; because we would, as far as the public Good admits, avoid
^°- ^^ doing any Thing offensive to the Minister of France or which might
counteract any Plans or Schemes concerted by him to annoy our
common Enemy, or which might by the most forced Deductions be
construed into a Disinclination in us, to furnish the French with
the necessary Supplies. You are authorized by the Act to enter into
any Granary; warehouse. Storehouse &'^^ where you Suspect any
Flour or Wheat may be concealed or kept ; this you are to do peace-
bly, if the Owner will permit you, but if you meet with Resistance
you must call on the Justices, Sheriff, his Deputies, the Constables
and all other the Inhabitants of your County, to assist you to carry
the Law into a full and Speedy Execution. If they should refuse,
which we cannot suppose, or in Case their Assistance should be in-
sufficient, you must inform us, and we shall take proper Measures
p. 57 to strengthen your Hands and enable you to do your Duty. It rests
on our Minds that the Minister of France has Licence to purchase
Flour and Wheat in our State to the Amount of eight thousand
Barrels but we cannot, at this Time, after the most deligent Search,
lay our Hands on the Papers from which we should be able to give
you precise Information
January 19 Wednesday 19 January 1780
Liber C B _, ^_ ,
No. 23 Present as on Yesterday.
p. 102 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Benjamin Nich-
olson Esq"" Judge of the Court of Admiralty one thousand one hun-
dred and twenty five Pounds per Account passed and also six hun-
dred and twenty five Pounds for 272 Months Salary to the 15th
Instant.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Crisall three hundred Pounds
on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Samuel Chase Esq"" Ten thousand
Pounds for the use of John Dorsey &C° on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Elie Vallette one thousand five hun-
' dred Pounds Bal* of Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That Com° Grason deliver to Capt. Frazier two 4I. Guns with
their furniture at the request of Sam' Chase Esq'' who is to replace
them in Baltimore Town.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to George Ledburn a re-
cruit, a Blue Coat, green waistcoat Breeches and overalls, i Shirt,
I hat, I p"" Shoes and i pair Stockings the Bounty allowed by the
late Act of Assembly —
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt Richard
Dorsey of Artillery 3 yds Linen for Lining and two pair of Stock-
ings for himself and also 3 yds Linen and 2 p*" Stockings for Lieut
of the Council of Maryland. 63
Nicholas Ricketts of his Comp" in part of the Articles allowed by Liber C B
the Gen' Assembly.
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to John M'Lane a
Recruit in the i Reg* and Benjamin Gray of the same Reg' one
Blanket each.
That Capt. George Keeports deliver to Capt. Richard Dorsey of
Artillery 3^^ yds Cloth and 3 yds Shalloon and also the same Articles
for Lieut Nicholas Ricketts, in part of the Articles allowed by the
Act of Assembly. —
Whereas by the Act for the more effectual preventing forestalling
& engrossing and for other purposes therein mentioned passed at a
Session of Assembly begun and held at the City of Annapolis on the
eighth day of November 1779 the Governor and Council are author-
ized and requested to lay out and divide the several Counties of this
State into eight Districts. In pursuance whereof it is hereby ordered
that the several Counties in this State be divided and laid out into
eight districts in the following manner to wit — Harford and Balti-
more the first, Washington and Frederick the second, Montgomery
and Prince Georges the third, Ann Arundel and Calvert the fourth,
Charles and Saint Marys the fifth, Kent, Cecil and Queen Anns the
sixth, Caroline, Talbot and Dorchester the seventh, Somerset and
Worcester the Eig:hth District.
[Council to Capt. George P. Keeports] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir We have Nothing farther to add to what we wrote you yester- P- 58
day. Tlie Charges of conveying the Cloathing are left to your Dis-
cretion. We have this Day purchased of M"" John Dorsey 4 p^ more
of Baize, which we would have kept to be delivered out for Blanket-
ing to the Recruits likewise about 200 Pair of Stockings. We shall
be glad to know who will have the Charge of the Cloathing left in
your Absence. We desire you would measure one of the Pieces of
Baize and inform us how many Yards it contains and what Number
of Blankets it will make, doubled
[Council to Richard Dallam Esqr]
Sir This Day we received your Favor of the 15''' Ins' You must
pursue the Directions of the Law in all Things that relate to the
Trust reposed in you. When you Seize Flour or Wheat, if you and
the Owner disagree as to the Price, you must call in a third Person
not interested immediately or remotely to ascertain it. When the
Price is fixed, you must give a Certificate in the Manner the Law
prescribes ; you have no Power to pay Money. If the Person refuses
the Certificate, you must take an Account of the Quantity seized and
in whose Possession and make a Memorandum of the Tender of the
64 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C Certificate and Refusal. We are of Opinion from the Information
^^ we have received, if the Commissioners in the Several Counties exe-
cute the Law, we shall detect a great Deal of Villany and find out the
Source from whence the Calamitous and distressing Situation of
our Army took its Rise
January 20 Thursday 20 January 1780
Liber C B „ ,r ,
No. 23 Present as on Yesterday
p. 102 Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to James Brice
Esq*" f yds Flannel to be returned in kind or paid for —
January 21 Friday 21 January 1780
Present as on Yesterday.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Levin Hays
a 9 M° Sold in the 7 Reg"" Disch** Twenty nine Pounds ten shillings
in Cloathing due him by Act of Assembly &c^
p. 103 Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Serj' John
Neary and John Gates of the i Reg' i p*" overalls for each and i
Jacket for Neary.
January 22 Saturday 22. January 1780
Present as on Yesterday.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to William Turn-
bull three thousand six hundred Dollars to be delivered over to
Capt. William Dent Beall of the 6"" Regim* to be by him expended in
the Recruiting Service and Accounted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to Brigadier General William Small-
wood four hundred Dollars allowed by a Resolve of the Gen' Assem-
bly passed Oct Session 1778 and two thousand Dollars for himself
and two thousand Dollars for the use of Lieut Col° Peter Adams of
the 7**^ Reg*^ and also two thousand Dollars for the use of Lieut
William Truman Stoddert of the ^^^ Reg* allowed them by an Act
of the General Assembly relating to the Officers &c^
That the said Treasurer pay to Ens. Samuel Hamilton three thou-
sand Dollars to be expended in the recruiting Service and Ac-
counted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to Serjeants David Green, Robert
Yeates, Thomas Jenkins and Robert Green one thousand eight hun-
dred Dollars each to be expended in the recruiting Service and
Accounted for.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Francis Thompson and
James Clarke Recruits for the i^' Regiment each, i coat, i Waistcoat
of the Council of Maryland. 65
I pair of Breeches i p"" Overalls, i Shirt, i Hat i pair Shoes and i Liber C B
pair Stockings, the Bounty allowed them by the late Act of Assembly, ^°' ^^
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Patrick Noland,
I p"" Shoes, I pair Stockings and i Shirt, Thomas Hawson i p"" Over-
alls I p*" Shoes and i p"" Stockings, William Holmes, i p"^ Overalls,
I pr. Shoes i p"" Stockings, i Coat, i vest and I Shirt & John Shaw
I p' Shoes, I p"" Stockings & i Shirt, in part of the Cloathing due
them from the Continent —
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Serj. M*^Cray of the
6 Regim' i p'' shoes, Cloth for a Waistcoat & Breeches and i shirt
due him from the Continent —
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to General Smallwood
5 Oz® thread, 10 yds flannel i p*" Brittanies for Maj. Stoddert
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Lieut Charles Bivan
of the 6 Reg"" 14 yds Linen for shirts, thread suff' to make them up
and two pair of Stockings and also the Like Articles for Ens Samuel
Hamilton of the same Regim' in part of the Article AlH them by the
General Assembly.
That the said Commissary of stores deliver to Benjamin Gray a
Recruit in the i^ Reg. i shirt, i p*" shoes, i pair stockings.
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Robert Green i
shirt Cloth for a pair of Breeches &t i pair of Stockings, David
Green, i shirt, Cloth for a pair of Breeches, i pair Stockings & i pair
shoes, Thomas Jenkins i shirt, Cloth for a Jacket and pair of
Breeches and i pair Stockings and also to Robert Yeates one shirt,
Cloth for a Jacket and pair of Breeches and one pair of Stockings
due them from the Continent.
[Council to The Commissioners for Baltimore Town] Liber C C
Gentlemen. We have a Number of Continental Troops here and p. 58
are much distressed for Flour for them. We shall therefore be
obliged to you to send by M"" Bullen's Waggon, four or five Barrels
Monday 24 January 1780 Liber C B
No. 23
Present as on Saturday — p. 104
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to William Lynch ^^^
Evan Bicknall and Aquila Deaver of the 3** Regim' i p*" Overalls each
due them from the Continent —
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. John Smith
of the 6*^ Regiment 3 yds Linen for Lining and 2 pair Stockings in
part of the Articles allowed by G. Ass^
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Serj* Noyes of i
Regiment i Coat, i Waistcoat, i pair of Breeches & pair of Stockings
due him from the Continent.
66 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the western shore Treasurer pay to Commodore Thomas
No. 23 Qj-^son six hundred and fifty eight Pounds fifteen shillings to be
accounted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. John Smith of the 6 Regim'
three thousand Dollars to be expended in the recruiting Service and
Accounted for.
That the Collector of the Tax for Frederick County pay to the
said Capt. John Smith of the sixth Regim' Ten thousand Dollars to
be expended in the Recruiting Service & acc"^ for
That Capt. George Keeports deliver to the said Capt John Smith
if yds blue Cloth li yds white D° and 3 yds shalloon in part of the
Articles allowed &c^
Abraham Parkerson of the late Capt Gales Company of Matrosses,
having procured Thomas Paine an able bodied man to enlist in his
room is hereby Discharged.
■r ., p p [Council to His Excellency The Chevalier De la Luzerne
No. 22 Ministr. Plenipo.]
p. 58
Sir. We had the Honor of receiving your Excellency's Letter of
the lo*** Ins' with a Copy of a Letter from M'' Holker, and your
Memorial to Congress. It is so remote from the Inclination of this
Board to obstruct any Measures concerted by our noble Ally, or to
counteract the Operations of your Fleets and Squadrons, that we
esteem it our indispensable Duty, to contribute all in our Power to
their Success and, be assured our Wishes coincide with our Duty in
this, as well as every other Instance in which the Interest of our Ally
is concerned. To decide on the Propriety of the Law and our Con-
duct, consequent thereon, it will be necessary to take a comprehen-
sive View of every Thing that relates to this Subject. Application
was made to this State, by the Agent for the Marine of France, for
Permission to purchase Flour and to export it for the use of the
French Marine which was chearfuUy complied with and a Clause
inserted in the Act passed in luly 1779 to prohibit for a limited Time,
the Exportation of Wheat, Flour &" enabling the Governor and
Council to grant Licence on the Requisition of the Minister Plenipo-
tentiary of his most Christian Majesty or the Agent of the Marine
of France to transport any of the Commodities mentioned therein
from this State to any Part or Place out of the same : In pursuance
whereof the Governor and Council did give Permission to the French
Agent to buy up a certain and limited Quantity of Flour and Wheat,
some of which has been exported under Licence from us. The Gen-
eral Assembly during their last Sessions, received Information, that
various and great Abuses had been committed under the Permission
aforesaid, by the Persons employed by the Agent of France and
others pretending to act as such, to the great Detriment of the United
of the Council of Maryland. 67
States, and being' solicitous to restrain or defeat the pernicious Effect Liber C C
of such Conduct enacted that all Purchases of Wheat or Flour made ^°' ^^
above the Quantity allowed should he deemed made for the Use of
the United States. I'he Kei)resentation of his I-^xcellency General
Washington of the alarming Situation of the Unitcrl States Army
received just before the Close of the Session, demonstrated the Neces-
sity of making the most vigorous Efforts to procure an immediate
and full Supply of Flour and induced them to make the Law from
whence it is apprehended such Mischiefs will result to our Ally.
Your Excellency must be sensible the Distress which occasioned the
above Representation was real, not fictitious ; and we flatter our-
selves, you will concur with us in Opinion that the using every Means
in the Power of the State to obtain an immediate and full Supply of
Provisions for our distressed Army is highly conducive to the re-
ciprocal Advantage of united America and her Ally, and could alone
avert a Calamity replete with Evils too numerous to be recapitulated,
and of such Magnitude as cannot but be discerned. The General :
Assembly could not hesitate about the Expediency, indeed Necessity
of employing their utmost Exertions to afford Relief, and the Infor-
mation communicated to them, that the French Agents had pur-
chased Wheat and Flour in this State, far exceeding the Quantity
permitted, rendered it the more necessary to make the Law general ;
for the Exception of Wheat and Flour purchased by the Agents of
France might have frustrated the Law, by exempting that Surplus
or Excess of Quantity from Seizure: another Good, we expect will
result from the Generality of the Law and a strict Execution of it ;
this State will be enabled to ascertain with Precision, the Surplus
Wheat and Flour, and detect the Persons to whose collusive Prac-
tices, the Distresses of the Army, may be in some Measure, if not
wholly attributed. We are well convinced that the primary^ and grand
Object of the Legislature was, to procure a full Supply for the Army,
with the utmost Expedition, and that every Thing else was to be
subservient to it, and we trust such Conduct must correspond with
the Feelings of your Excellency and meet with your Approbation
though it may interfere with your Plans of Operation ; because it is
better the Marine of France should submit to a temporary Disap>-
pointment, than that we should hazard the Disbanding of the Army
of the United States, by procrastinating the Supplies. We have
instructed the Commissioners to observe the Directions of the Law
and to seize all the Wheat and Flour purchased bv the French Agent
and to take a particular Account of it, and have directed them not
to transport or send forward such Wheat and Flour until they receive
further Instructions. As soon as we have Assurances from Congress
or his Excellency General Washington, that the Army has a full p. 59
Supply of Provisions, we shall order the Commissioners to restore
such a Part of the Wheat and Flour purchased by the French Agents,
as will make up the Quantity he was allowed to buy : until then, we
68 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C have no Authority to dispense with the Law, or suspend the Opera-
^°- ^^ tion of it, in any other Manner than that we have mentioned. We
hope the Enumeration of these Facts, and the Reasons and Observa-
tions suggested by us will be deemed satisfactory and induce your
Excellency to think with us, that nothing incompatible with the com-
bined Interest of France and America has been done or intended to
be done by the General Assembly or the Executive of this State,
No Inconvenience hath, as yet, arisen from the Law ; the Naviga-
tion of the Bay and Rivers having been, ever since, obstructed by
the Ice, and will, most probably continue so far some Time, in the
mean Time we most ardently desire to have the Pleasure to inform
your Excellency, we have received such Assurances as will enable us
to comply with your Request.
January 25 Tuesday 25 January 1780.
No. 23 Present as on Yesterday —
p. 104 Thomas Slaughter a Matross in the late Capt. Gale's Company
having procured Charles Davis an able bodied man to enlist in his
room is hereby Discharged.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Serj' John
Morris and Joseph Crouch of the 3** Regim* i shirt and pair of Over-
alls each due them from the Continent
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Jesse Grace and
Lawrence Hindle of Gen' Smallwoods Guard Cloth sufficient for a
pair of Overalls each to be ch** to Continent
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Lieut James Jn°
Skinner of the 7 Regim* 3 yds Linen for Lining and 2 pair of Stock-
ings in part of the Articles allowed &c^
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Allen Quynn Esquire two
hundred and twenty five Pounds, six hundred and ten Pounds, and
also the further sum of six hundred and seventy five Pounds, seven-
teen shillings and six Pence due him p acc*^ passed.
That the said Treasurer pay to Uriah Forrest three thousand six
hundred and seventy five Pounds due him as Aud. Gen' to the 3 1 Dec*"
inclusive.
That Capt. George Keeports deliver to Lieut James John Skinner
of the 7 Regim* if yds. blue Cloth i| yds mixed D° and 3 yds shal-
loon in part of the Articles allowed by the General Assembly.
January 26 Wednesday 26 January 1 780
Present as on Yesterday
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Alex"" M'^fadon
six thousand & forty eight Pounds for 48 Doz p'' Stock^* sold the
state p Agreement with the Governor & C°
of the Council of Maryland. 69
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Jeremiah Swain LiLcr C B
five thousand five hundred Pounds to be dehvcred over to Capt. [^",'„P
George Keeports on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Wilmot fifty thousand Pounds
to be by him deHvered over to Capt. Georj>-e Keeports to be by him
deHvered over to the following — John Randall thirty thousand
Pounds to be expended by him in Rum &c'' for the Officers and Sol-
diers of the Maryland Line agreeable to the Act relating to the Offi-
cers & Soldiers of this State in the American Army and for other
Purposes therein mentioned — ten thousand Pounds to Genera] Gist
and the other ten thousand Pounds to Col° Gunby of the 7 Regiment
to be expended in the Recruiting Service and Accounted for.
That Capt. Keeports deliver to Elijah Evans of the late Col"
Rawlings Regim' 13^ yds blue Cloth, li yds white and 3 yds shalloon
in part of the Articles allowed by the Gen' Assembly.
The following Persons are hereby recommended to the Board of
War for Commissions to wit Lieut Col° Adams to the i** and Lieut
Col° Woolford to the s^^ Regim'
Henry Baldwin Ens. to the 3*^ Regim' John Tolson Lowe, Caleb
Mason, John Sears & Jacob Crawford Ensigns in 2"^ Regim* David
Luckett, John Nelson, William Noyes, Francis Shepherd, Mark
M*^Pherson, Richard Coe, John Trueman, Henry Clements, Robert
Halkerston, Walter Dyer, William Reason, John Cheers, David
Green, Robert Green, Thomas Jenkins, Benjamin Fickle Robert
Yeates, James Thompson, William Smoot, John Smith, and The-
ophilus Tabbs, Ensigns in the first Maryland Brigade and also Jacob
Rittenhouse Shoemaker Ens. in the second Maryland Brigade.
[Council to General Gist] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir Your Favor of the 29* Dec*" came to Hand. We have sent p. 59
you £10.000 by M*" Keeports to enable you to reenlist the Men, whose
Times will shortly expire. The Bounty, in Money allowed by this
State, exclusive of the Continental is 250 Dollars to each Recruit,
and we suppose, the sum sent will be sufficient for the present ; if it
should not, be pleased to inform us, what you apprehend will be ade-
quate to that Purpose, and we shall take Care to have it forwarded
by the earliest Opportunity. We are about appointing Serjeants to
be commissioned, recommended from the first Brigade. If you have
any in your Brigade, that you can recommend and would wish to be
commissioned, please to inform us, that we may appoint them.
Enclosed is the recruiting Act passed the last Session
[Council to Colo. John Gunby.]
Sir We have sent you £10,000 by M'' Keeports to enable you to
reenlist the Men whose Times will shortly expire. The Bounty in
70 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C Money, allowed by this State, exclusive of the Continental, is 250
No. 22 Dollars to each Recruit, and, we suppose the sum sent will be suffi-
cient for the present ; if it should not be pleased to inform us, what
you apprehend will be adequate to that Purpose and we shall take
Care to have it forwarded, by the earliest Opportunity. Enclosed is
the recruiting Act, passed the last Session. The Sergeants recom-
mended by you, in your Letter to Col° Forrest, are appointed accord-
ing to the Recommendation.
[Council to Mr. John Randall]
Sir M"" Keeports sets off Tomorrow from Baltimore Town, with
some Cloathing for the Army : he has £30.000 for you. Part of the
£50.000, which we hope will enable you to answer all immediate
Demands. We should have sent the whole by this Opportunity ; but
our Treasury is almost exhausted, and it is all we can, now spare ;
we expect to have it in our Power to furnish you with more, in a
p. 60 short Time. We have requested M"" Keeports, if he should not meet
with you in Philadelphia, to lodge the Money with one of our Dele-
gates in Congress, to whom you must apply, in such Case. All our
Endeavours to procure a sufficient Quantity of Cloth, suitable for
Regimental Uniforms have proved ineffectual, some of the Officers
down here on the Recruiting Service have taken the mixed Colours
which has induced us to send them to Camp
[Council to Hon'ble The Board of War]
Gentlemen Brigadier General Smallwood some Time past, wrote
us " Should there be any Vacancies still in our Line, I must beg Leave
to recommend Ensigns David Luckett, and John Nelson, they re-
ceived their Appointments in Col° Gist's being one of the 16 addi-
tional Regiments, on the 4* of July last ; they were originally of
Col° Grason's Regiment, raised in Maryland & have been out ever
since the Spring 1777. In their own Corps, they were without Inter-
est or Friends to recommend them: but on account of their Merit
and good Conduct, were promoted ; I know them to be qualified and
young Men of Merit, therefore if consistent with the Views of the
State, should be glad they could be commissioned." We approve of,
and appoint them to Ensigncies in the first Brigade of Maryland
Troops and desire Commissions may issue. He also writes us :
" As our Line will want many Officers, I would beg Leave to recom-
mend Mr. Henry Baldwin, he has served upwards of two Years, dur-
ing which Time he has ever acted under an Expectation of a Commis-
sion, which was promised him by Col°^ Gist and Ramsay, but could
not be obtained, before the Rank of our Line was setled." We ob-
serve by the Returns made us. that he ranks as Ensign, in the 3"^
Maryland Regiment, but cannot find any Appointment, by this Board ;
if he is not commissioned, we desire he may be an Ensign in the
of the Council of Maryland. 71
3'* Maryland Regiment. lie also writes " 1 Iiave enclosed you a List Liber C C
of such Serg-cants and others of tlie first Uri.^-aflc, who have been ' "' "
recommended for Commissions, by their Field Officers and Cajjtains.
I believe their Services and Merit entitle them to such Reward, where
it can be granted consistent with the Views of the State. Perhaps it
might be well to avoid fixing their relative Rank, as that might be
determined by a Board of the Field Officers, agreeable to their Merit
and Pretensions " Here follows the List William Noyes Serg' Major,
Francis Shepherd, Mark M*=Pherson, Richard Coe, of the first : John
Trueman, Llenry Clements, Robert Halkerston, Walter Dyer, of the p. 61
^rd William Reason, John Cheers of the 5"' David Green, Serg*
Major, Robert Green, Thomas Jenkins, Benjamin Fickle, Robert
Yeates of the 7"' James Thompson and William Smoot of the first
and John Smith of the 3'' Regiment. We appoint them to Ensigncies
in the first Brigade and desire Commissions may issue, leaving the
Rank to be setled hereafter. He also writes " I must beg I^ave to
recommend Theophilus Tabbs, a Brother of Surgeon Tabbs of the
7'^ Maryland Regiment, lately resigned, he is descended of a good
Family and tis probable he will make a good Officer. He is a Stranger
to me, & I have no particular Recommendation of him ; his Brother
has applied on his Behalf " We appoint him an Ensign in the first
Brigade and desire a Commission may issue to him. Col° Josias
Carvil Hall writes " I have no Sergeant, at this Time to recommend,
except the one I had the Honor to propose, by my Letter of luly
last ; as I have not heard whether or not he was approved of, I beg
to mention Sergeant Jacob Rittenhouse Shoemaker again We can-
not find any such Letter, nor do we remember receiving one from
him, recommending the Sergeant. We approve of and appoint him
an Ensign in the second Maryland Brigade and desire a Commission
may issue. We ratify and confirm the Promotions of Lieu' Col°*
Adams and Woolford, Lieu' Col° Adams to the first and Lieu' Col°
Woolford to the fifth Regim' Lieu' Col° Thomas Woolford writes
I cannot, without Injustice to Sergeants Lowe, Mason, Sears and
Crawford, who have served under me in the second Maryland Regi-
ment for these three Years past, during which Time their Merit and
Services entitle them to every Mark of Gratitude and Favor from
their Country which possibly can be shewn them. As there are Vacan-
cies in the Regiment, will be happy in having them commissioned as
Ensigns. I can assure your Excellency that I would by no means
recommend them, had I not been an Eye witness of their Behaviour
and past Services." We approve of the Preferments and desire Com-
missions may issue to John Tolson Lowe, Caleb Mason, John Sears
and Jacob Crawford as Ensigns in the second Regiment of Maryland
Troops, leaving the Rank to be setled hereafter as before mentioned.
72 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to Capt. George P. Keeports]
January 26 Sir — We received yours of the 25"" Ins* by Express and have sent
you five Thousand five hundred Pounds by leremiah Swain. We
shall send up a considerable Sum Tomorrow for M"" Randall, which
ypu must wait for and have delivered to him. You must take up the
Cloths we bought of Dorsey and Hammond, which are like the Sam-
ples enclosed, with a sufficient Quantity of Shalloon for Linings and
the 40 Pieces of Britanies bought of M"" Dorsey. You must retain
as many of the Men as you think necessary to guard the Stores and
discharge the rest.
January 27 You will receive by M' Wilmot £30.000 for M"" Randall, £10,000
for Gen' Gist and £10.000 for Col° Gunby, which you must take Care
to have delivered to each of them. We have requested M"" Randall to
meet you at Philadelphia and it will be proper for you to make
Enquiry for him. In Case M"" Randall should not be in Philadelphia,
you will deliver the Money to the Delegates from Maryland in
Congress.
January 27 Thursday 27 January 1780
No. 23 Present as on Yesterday —
P- ^°5 John Woodfield of the late Capt Gales Comp" having for upwards
of 2 years past been almost constantly in the Hospital, appearing
before this Board is adjudged unfit for the Service and is therefore
Discharged.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Robert Reynolds
ninty six Pounds fifteen shillings due him per Account passed by the
Aud. Gen'
January 28 Friday 28 January 1780
Present as on Yesterday —
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Serj* James
Collins of the 2^ Maryland Reg* i Coat, i Vest, i pair Breeches, i
Hat, I Shirt & pair of Stockings due him from the United States,
p. 106 That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to John Woodfield late
a Soldier in the Matross Comp^ stationed at Annapolis 2 Shirts due
him from the State.
John Martin a Matross in the Comp^ late Capt. Gale's appearing
to this Board to be unfit for Service is hereby Discharged.
January 29 Saturday 29 January 1780
Present as on Yesterday —
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Francis Fair-
brother of the first Regiment one pair of Shoes, one pair of Stockings
and one Shirt due to him from the Continent —
of the Council of Maryland. 73
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Serj' Lindiff LiU:r C B
of the 4 Regiment six thousand Dollars to be expended in the Recruit- ^^- ^^
ing Service & Accounted for, he having Capt Lansdale's Letter of
the 28 Inst, requesting such an Advance.
That the said 'iVeasurcr pay to John Chalmers Two thousand
Dollars to be by him expended in the Recruiting Service and Ac-
counted for.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Com" Grason for the
following of the Galley Chester, John Norris i pair Shoes, John
Hawser i shirt & i pair stockings, John Ford i shirt, i p"" shoes &
I p'' Trousers, Richard Grahame i shirt and i p*" shoes and Samuel
Gardiner i pair shoes.
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Gifford Minitre a
Recruit & Germain Poulain a suit of Cloaths each, the Bounty allowed
by the late Act of Ass^
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Isaac Harris Eight hun-
dred and sixty nine Pounds seven shillings & six Pence due him j)
ace. passed by the Aud. Gen'
John Lamb a Private in the late Capt Gales Comp'' of Matrosses
appearing to this Board to be unfit for Service is hereby Discharged.
Pardon granted to John Collins alias Chapman, condemned at the
General Court for Horse stealing.
[Council to Solomon Stympson Esqr.] Liber C C
Sir Your Letter of the 15*'' Inst, this Moment came to Hand. We p. 61
send you Certificates agreeably to your Request. As to the Price of
the Corn on Islands in Potowmack, the only Method of fixing the
Price is to call in a third Person to estimate it, in Case of Disagree-
ment between you and the Proprietors. Having the Interest of the
Public in View, you, doubtless will remove the Grain to the Main,
in the way least dangerous and expensive Removing your Purchases
and Seizures to Frederick Town may be attended with Inconveni-
encies we wish to avoid ; therefore refer you to the Law under which
you act and which must be the Rule of your Conduct.
January 31
Monday 31 January 1780 Liber CB
No. 23
Present as on Saturday — p- 106
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Raphael Winset
of the 2 Regim* i p*" Stockings i hat and Cloth in lieu of i Blanket
and also to John Tolson Lowe of 2 Reg' i Coat, 2 waistcoats and
Cloth in lieu of 2 Blankets, to William Powel of the same Reg* i
Coat, I p"" Stockings & Cloth in lieu of a Blanket, & to Martin French
of the same Regim' i Coat, i Vest, i hat & Cloth in lieu of a Blanket
74 <' Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B due them from the Continent p Cert^ from Capt. Lilburn Williams
iNo. 23 paymr to the 2^ Regim* — to Richard Gardiner of the same Regim*
I Coat, I vest, i hat, i p"" Breeches & Cloth in leiu of 2 Blankets
Caleb Mason of the same Regim* i Coat & i p*" Breeches due them
from the Continent, also to Charles Scott, i Coat, i Vest, i p''
Breeches, i shirt i p'' Stockings and Cloth in lieu of 2 Blankets.
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt Henry Gaither
of the i^' Reg' 3 yds Linen for Lining in part of the Articles all"^ by
the Gen' Assembly.
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to James Jones late a
9 M° Soldier in the 7 Regim* Discharged the amount of Twenty five
Pounds ten shillings in Cloathing due him by Act of Assembh^ to
procure Troops for the American Army.
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Joseph Galloway of
the 2"^ Reg* i Coat, i Vest, i p'' Breeches, i p"" Stockings & 2 Hats
due him from the Continent "p Cert^ of Capt L. Wills
That the Collector of the Tax for Somerset County pay to Lieut
James Ewing of the 2'^ R^g' five thousand Dollars to be expended
in the Recruiting Service & Accounted for
That the Collector of the Tax for Talbot County pay to the said
Lieut Jas. Ewing five thousand Dollars to be expended in the Recruit-
ing Service & Accounted for.
p. 107 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Lieut James
Ewing of the 2'^ Regim* Three thousand Dollars to be expended in
the Recruiting Service and Accounted for.
That the Eastern shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Harwood
Esquire Continental Treasurer or order five hundred thousand Dol-
lars as part of the four Million six hundred and Eighty thousand
Dollars appropriated to the use of Congress by the Gen' Assembly
of this State.
February i Tuesday i^' February 1780 —
Present as on Yesterday.
Ordered that the Issuing Commissary deliver to Nath' Henry &
three others late Prisoners at Savannah in Georgia & now Exchanged
5 Days Provisions each.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt Beriah Maybury
one hundred and Eighty one Pounds ten shillings due him per Ac-
count passed by the Dep^ Aud''
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Serj* Ijams late of the
2*' Regim* Cloth for i Coat, i Waistcoat and p*" of Breeches and
Linen for 4 shirts to be ch'' to the Continent
That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Bullen Esq*" four
thousand two hundred and forty three Pounds, one shilling and three
of the Council of Maryland. 75
Pence and also the further sum of Eiglit liundred and forty five LiUr C B
Pounds, six shillings and three Pence due him per ace" passed by the °' ^^
Aud. Gen'
Silvanus Smith a Matross in the late Capt. Gales Comp^ aprxjarinj:,'
before and being adjudged incapable of Service is hereby Discharged
therefrom.
In virtue of the Act to empower the Governor & Council to sell
the Public Property therein mentioned, John Johnson Surgeon, John
Bullen & Beriah Maybury Quarter Masters, are hereby Discharged.
Wednesday 2"^ February 1780 Februarys
Present as on Yesterday
Ordered That Capt George Keeports deliver to Lieut George Jacob
of the 6"" Reg* 3^ yds Cloth and 3 yds Shalloon in part of the Articles
all*^ by the Gen' Assembly
That the Collector of the Tax for Prince Georges County pay to
Lieut George Jacob of the 6"^ Reg* two thousand Dollars to be ex-
pended in the recruiting Service & accounted for.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Johnson jun""
four hundred & sixteen Pounds, thirteen shillings & four Pence due
him for l M° Salary as cl to the Governor & Council to the i''
Instant.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Wilmot one hundred Pounds
due him per Account passed by the Aud. General.
That the said Treasurer pay to Aquila Paca Esquire fifteen thou-
sand Pounds to be delivered over to Richard Dallam Esq'' & by him
expended in the Purchase of Provisions and Accounted for.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Phelter Souther a Re-
cruit Green Cloth for a Coat waistcoat, Breeches & Overalls, i
Shirt, I hat, i p"" Shoes & i p*" Stockings in ful for the Bounty allowed
by the late Act of Assembly.
That the Commissary of [Supplies] Issues to John Lane who was
taken Prisoner by the British & on his way to his own State 5 Days
provisions.
[Council to Adam Jamison, Wm Pendergast, Samuel Edmiston Liber C C
& John McCoy, Staff Officers.] ^'°,--
Gentlemen We received your Letter, without a Date, after the
Assembly adjourned. As the General Assembly have not included
you, in the Act allowing Gratuities to the Officers and Soldiers be-
longing to this State it is not in our Power to make you such a Com-
pensation as your Services may entitle you to. We will lay your
Letter before the Assembly in March, who, we presume, will pay a
proper Attention to the Observations Suggested therein, and do what
76 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C is just and equitable. On the 2^ October last William Pendergast was
^°- ^^ appointed Ensign in the S^ Maryland Regiment consequently he is
entitled
[Council to Charles Thompson Esqr]
Sir We have to acknowledge the Receipt of your Favors of the
20^ Nov*" and 17* Dec"" with the Proceedings and an Act of Con-
gress of the 16*^ March 1778 The Acts &" therein requested to be
transmitted, shall be forwarded as soon as they can conveniently be
collected
[Council to Colo. Josias Carvil Hall]
Sir Your Favor of the ig^^ Bec^ came lately to Hand. Two Thou-
sand Dollars due to Ensign Isaac Hanson, have been paid to
M"" Cromwell agreeably to his Order, We are informed that the
late Governor and his Council, were not acquainted with this Gentle-
man's Pretensions, otherwise this Gratuity would have been paid
upon the first Application. lacob Rittenhouse Shoemaker we have
recommended to the Board of War for an Ensigncy at your Request
[Council to the Delegates from Maryland in Congress]
Gentlemen We received your Favors of the 29*^ Dec"" and S***
Jan^ last, since the General Assembly adjourned. The Gratuity al-
lowed by the Act passed in July Session 1779, is expressly confined
to the Commissioned and Staff Officers and Soldiers belonging to
the seven Regiments of Maryland Troops. It would give us infinite
Pleasure, if we had Authority to extend it to the Officers and Men
belonging to this State, attached to Major Lee's Corps. Our wish
that those Men whose iSIerit and distinguished Bravery equally en-
title them to the Attention and Benevolence of the State with others,
should be as comfortably supplied, seconded by our Desire to remove
every Cause of Jealousy and Disgust, which the Opinion that an
unwarrantable Preference has been shewn, may have created will
induce this Board to lay your Letters and the Papers accompanying
them, before the Assembly in March, who, we trust, will do equal
Justice to all, by comprehending those valuable Men within the
Limits of their Generosity
Liber C B Thursday 3"^ February 1780
No. 23 ^ __ ,
p. 108 Present as on Yesterday —
February 3 Qrdefed That the western shore Treasurer pay to James Brice
Esquire seven hundred Pounds for his Attendance in Council 35
Days Inclusive
That the said Treasurer pay to Robert Reith one hundred and
twenty five Pounds for i mo. Salary as Messenger to the Governor
& Council to the i^' Instant.
of the Council of Maryland. "JJ
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. David Lynn of the U\xx C B
f^ Reg' 3 yds Linen for Lining in part of the Articles allowed by ^°* ^-^
the Gen' Assembly.
Commission issued to Joseph Baxter reappointed Sheriff of Balto.
County.
By his Excellency Thomas Sim Lee Esquire Governor of Maryland
A Proclamation
Whereas the house of Senate stands adjourned to the twenty
ninth Day of March next and the house of Delegates to the first Day
of the same Month and Affairs of Importance requiring the Con-
sideration of the General Assembly as soon as well may be I have
thought proper, that the General Assembly of this State should meet
on the second Day of March next, and do therefore In virtue of the
Power with which I am invested by the Constitution and Form of
Government hereby appoint the said second Day of March for the
Meeting and holding the General Assembly, of which the several
Sheriffs of this State are hereby enjoined to give Public and Due
notice.
Given at Annapolis this third day of February in the year of our
Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty. Tho. Sim Lee
By his Excellency's Command T. Johnson Jun'' Sec^
God save the State.
Leave is hereby given to M""^ Achsah Chamier widow of Daniel
Chamier Esquire deceased to ship from New York on board an
unarmed Vessel and therein to Transport to Hampton Road in Vir-
ginia the Household furniture, wearing apparel & other Goods men-
tioned in a List Lodged with this Board, she having satisfied the
Governor & Council as to the Property of the same, and having also
given Bond in the penalty of £200000 not to dispose of the same in
the way of Trade or Merchandize.
[Council to Sam'l Gilpin, Esqr, one of the Comm'rs for Cecil Countv] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir We received yours of the 31^* Jan"^ and refer you to our last P-63
Letter. We are sensible of the pernicious Tendency of ^M*" Ewings
Conduct and think it merits the Censure of every good Whig and
Friend to the Army and we make no Doubt but a strict Adherence
to the Law and vigorous Exertion of the Powers communicated to
you thereby, will enable you to defeat the sinister Views and selfish
schemes of Persons whose Interest will prompt them to throw Obsta-
cles in your way, because their Profits are diminished in Proportion
to the Quantity of Flour and Wheat collected by you. The Conti-
nental Purchasers and French Agents have no Right to act after the
first Ins* without taking a particular Oath and receiving a Licence
78 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C from US. You must seize all the Flour and Wheat purchased by the
No. 22 prench Agents and others pretending to act as such. You must
Seize all the Flour and Wheat in the Possession of the Continental
Purchasers and others, in the Manner the Law directs and send it
forward. As to the Flour purchased for the French, you must pursue
our former Instructions. We have delivered blank Certificates to
M"" Cole which are to be filled up, according to the Circumstances of
the Case, and signed and countersigned as the Law directs.
[Council to His Excellency General Washington]
Sir We have given Permission to M*"^ Chamier, Widow of Dan'
Chamier Esq"" deceased, to bring her Household Furniture, Wearing
Apparel and other Goods mentioned in a List annexed thereto, from
New York to Hampton Road, in Virginia. We are induced from
Motives of Compassion and the generous Conduct of her late Hus-
band, to many of our Prisoners, to grant her Leave, and to solicit
your Excellency's Interposition to obtain her the desired Indulgence,
if you esteem it consistent with Propriety.
Liber C B Friday 4 February 1780.
p. 108 Present as on Yesterday.
February 4 Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to William Logan
three hundred Pounds due him per Account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Stephen Steward Esq'' nine thou-
sand seven hundred and Eleven Pounds due him per Account passed
by the Aud. Gen'
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Nathan Peak a Recruit
Cloth for a Coat, Waistcoat, Breeches & Overalls, i hat, i shirt, i p''
shoes & I p'' Stockings the Bounty all** by the Gen' Assembly also to
George Ledburn, of the i Reg'' i p'' of Shoes and to John Martin-
dale of the same Reg* i pair of Stockings due them from the
Continent
That the said Com^ of stores deliver to Col° Moses Rawlings 3
yds Linen for Lining &c.
p. 109 Ordered That Capt. George Keeports deliver to Capt. Henry
Gaither of the i^' Regim' Baise sufficient for 12 Blanketts.
That Capt. Keeports deliver to Col° Moses Rawlings late of the
Rifle Regim* 3^ yds Cloth and 3 yds shalloon in part of the Articles
allowed by the Gen' Assembly.
Liber C C [Council to The Commissioners for Baltimore Town]
p_ 63 Gent. We received your Letters and shall write to you fully on the
several Matters referred to us, by the next Opportunity. You must
of the Council of Maryland. 70
furnish M"" Donncllan, the Assistant Issuing Commissary, with Flour Liber C C
sufficient to support the Continental Troops in Baltimore Town, from ^^- ^^
Time to Time, and keep an Account of what you deliver to him. You
must get as many Copies of the enclosed Certificates printed, as will
answer your Purpose, to pay the Kent of Warehouses, Hire of Wag-
gons &" &'^'' You will send the Flour we wrote for, as soon as
possible
[Council to Chas Greenbury Griffith Esqr. Lieut of Montgomery p. 63
County.]
Sir We are informed by Col° Rawlings, that the Company you
ordered to Fort Frederick, as a Guard to Prisoners, marched as far
as Frederick Town on their way, where he met them, and having
Reason to believe that the Prisoners would not arrive at Fort Fred-
erick, during the Term of their Service, he permitted them to return,
with Orders to hold themselves in Readiness to march on the shortest P- 64
Notice. The Col° has Reason to believe his Orders were complied
with and, as the Term has expired for which they w^ere to serve, we
think their Tour of Duty performed. You are therefore requested to
order the next Class in Rotation, to consist of the same Number of
commissioned and non commissioned Officers and Privates as hereto-
fore ordered.
Februarj' S
Saturday 5 February 1780 Liber C B
No. 23
Present as on Yesterday — p. joo
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Robert Reynolds
seventy eight Pounds fifteen shillings due him per account passed
by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Samuel Chase Esquire forty thou-
sand Pounds to be delivered over to John Dorsey & Comp^ on
Account.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to William Roberts a Sol-
dier in the i^' Regim' i pair of shoes & i p'' Overalls to be charged
to the Continent
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Ens. Thomas Boyd
son of Abraham 3 yds Linen for Lining in part of the Articles allowed
by the Gen' Assembly —
That Capt. George Keeports deliver to CoI° Uriah Forrest Baise
suff* for 30 Blankets.
That Capt. Keeports deliver to Ens. Thomas Boyd son of Abrm
of the 2^ Regr 3^ yds Cloth & 3 yds shalloon in part of the Articles
allowed by the Gen' Assembly
That the Collector of the Tax for Prince Georges County pay to
the said Ens. Thomas Boyd son of Abm. of the 2^ Reg"" Two thou-
8o Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B sand Dollars to be expended in the recruiting Service and Ac-
^°- ^^ counted for.
Leave is hereby given to Thomas Jenings Esq'' to bring from
New York a Trunk containing wearing Apparel &c^ as per List
Lodged with this Board ; he having satisfied this Board that they are
his Property & not intended for Sale.
Liber C C [Council to Col. Isaac Perkins, Kent]
^p. 64 Sir Your Letter of the 29* Ultimo came, this Moment, to Hand.
We have enclosed you an Order on the Collector of Kent County for
£3000 to enable you, with the greater Facility to execute the Law for
procuring immediate Supplies for the Army. Your Discretion will
point out to you the particular Cases, in which it may be necessary
and proper to pay Cash and we trust you will not do it in any other.
It is most clearly the Opinion of this Board that the Grain and Flour
purchased by the French Agents, are liable to Seizure but we have
desired that a particular Account be taken of such Grain and Flour
and that it may not be sent to Camp until further Orders from this
Board.
[Council to Messrs. Saml. & Robt. Purviance]
Gentlemen — It is not in our Power to furnish you with the Provi-
sion requested in yours of Yesterday. We apprehend, on your Ap-
plication to the Naval Officer, he will grant you a Permit to Ship
the Articles vou mention
February 7 Monday 7 February 1780.
No. 23 Present as on Saturday except Jerem^ Townley Chase Esq""
P" ^°^ Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to William
Harriss, John Mantle Henry Mattingly and Henry Hager Recruits,
each I Coat, i Waistcoat i p"" Breeches, i p"" Overalls i Shirt, i Hat,
I p"" Shoes and i p"" Stockings the Bounty allowed them by Act of
Assembly.
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. Mich' Boyer
of the German Regim* 3 yds Linen for Lining and 2 p"" Stockings in
part of the Articles all*^ by G. Assembly.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Col° Uriah Forrest four
thousand pounds to be delivered over to Richard Dallam on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Beatty two thousand Dol-
lars to be delivered over to Capt. William Beatty of the 7 Maryland
Regim* to be by him expended in the Recruiting Service and Ac-
counted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to Elie Vallette six hundred and
Twenty five Pounds due him for i months Salary p ace* passed by
the Aud. Gen'
of the Council of Maryland. 8l
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Snovvflen three hundrefi Lil>cr C B
and seventy fti^ht Pounds seventeen shilhnf^s and six Pence due him ^''- ^^
per Ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
By Col° Ludowick Welterners Return of the German Regiment p. no
the non Commissioned Officers and Privates are of his Company 13
Capt. Chrisf Myers 18, Capt. Charles Baltzels 25 Capt. Michael
Boyer 24, in all 80 a £20 is £1600.. — ..
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. Michael
Boyer one thousand six hundred Pounds to be delivered over to
Capt Peter Boyer Paymaster of the German Regim' to be delivered
over according- to the Act relating to the Officers and Soldiers of this
State in the American Army and other Purposes therein mentioned
to the non commissioned Officers and Privates of the Maryland
Part of the said Regiment.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Brice Esq"" six hundred and
Twenty Pounds due him to the 31 of January Inclusive.
That the Collector of the Tax for Frederick County pay to Capt
William Beatty of the 7 Maryland Regim' Ten thousand Dollars to
be by him expended in the recruit^ Service & Acc*^ for
That Capt. George P. Keeports deliver to Capt Michael Boyer
of the German Reg* 3^ yds Cloth, and 3 yds Shalloon in part of the
Articles all'^ by the Gen' Ass^'
[Council to Capt. Geo. P. Keeports] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir We desire you will send by the first good Opportunity, to p. 64
M"" Faw, in Frederick, Cloth sufficient for 60 Suits, the Overalls to
be of the Green and the rest out of the brown Cloth. Let us have an
Invoice of the Goods agreeable to our former Directions
[Council to Mr. Abraham Faw]
Sir We have directed the Commissary of Stores at Baltimore
Town to send you Cloth sufficient for 60 Suits. You will deliver to
each Recruit a Coat Waistcoat, a pair of Overalls, a Shirt, a Hat,
a Pair of Shoes and a Pair of Stockings, taking his Receipt for the
same
[Council to Capt. William Beatty] p. 65
Sir We have drawn an Order on the Treasury in Favor of AF
Thomas Beatty for the 2000 Dollars advanced you, which you are
to account for, and have enclosed and Order on him for 10.000 Dol-
lars to be expended in the Recruiting Service. We shall direct the
Commissary of Stores at Baltimore Town to send forward to M'' Faw
by the first Opportunity, Cloth sufficient for the Recruits
6
82 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Tuesday 8''' February 1780.
No. 23
p. no Present as on Yesterday —
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt Michael
Boyer Eighteen Pounds fifteen shillings to be delivered over to
Nicholas Link, four hundred & seventy Pounds ten shillings & four
Pounds ten shillings for the use of Thomas Beatty seventy five
Pounds for David Levy, sixty seven Pounds ten shillings for George
Bear Eighteen Pounds, fifteen shillings for Nich^ Kline, Thirty seven
Pounds for James Dod, Thirty seven Pounds ten shillings for John
Smith, Thirty seven Pounds ten shillings for Henry Clemans, Thirty
seven Pounds, ten shillings for Edward Stone Thirty seven Pounds
ten shillings for Jacob Hough, Thirty seven Pounds ten shillings for
George Beall, Thirty seven Pounds ten shillings for John Cray,
Thirty seven Pounds, ten shillings for Timothy Swain, Thirty seven
Pounds, ten Shillings for Charles Secrest and four hundred and one
Pounds, Eleven Shillings & nine Pence for John Baltzer due them
per Account passed by the Dep'' Aud''
February 9 Wednesday g^^ February 1780.
Present as on Yesterday.
Ordered That Capt. George Keeports deliver to William Noyes
lately recommended to an Ensigncy in the i^' Maryland Brigade 3^
yds Cloth and 3 yds Shalloon in part of the Articles all*^ by the Gen-
eral Assembly.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to the said William Noyes
3 yds Linen for Lining in part of the Articles &c*
That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Crisall fifteen hun-
dred Pounds on Ace'
Liber C C [Council to Capt Geo P. Keeports.]
No. 22
p. 6s Sir — We learn that you did not take all the Hats with you to
Camp; if that be the Case, you'll send 20 or 30 by Ensign William
Noyes to be by him delivered to the Commissary of Stores at this
Place
Liber C B Thursday 10* February 1780
p. 1 10 Present as yesterday
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Shaw two
thousand seven hundred & thirty five Pounds Balance of Account
passed by the Aud. Gen'
p. Ill Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to York Waters
a negroe in the 2"^ Regim' Cloth sufficient for a p"" of Breeches.
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to George Devonish
a Recruit for the 7 Regim* a Suit of Cloaths the Bounty allowed by
the late Act of Assembly.
of the Council of Maryland. 83
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Thomas Beall Capt. Lihxrr C B
Command' of the Maryland part of the Regiment late Rawlins's ^- ^^
108 Shirts and Oznabrigs stiff* to make a Bag to hold them to be
charged to that part of the said Regim'
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to the said Capt
Thomas Beall 3 yds Linen for Lining & 2 p"" Stockings for himself
and also 3 yds Linen and 2 p"" Stockings for each of Capt. Adamson
Tannehill, Ens. Nath' Beall Magruder and Adjutant Josias Tannc-
hill of the same Corps in part of the Articles allowed by the Gen'
Assembly.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Clement Beall four thou-
sand Dollars to be by him delivered over to Capt. William Dent
Beall of the 6"^ Regim* to be expended in the Recruiting Service and
Accounted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. John Ijams one of the re-
cruiting Ofificers for Ann Arundel County, one thousand three hun-
dred and fifty Dollars to be by him expended the recruiting Service
and Accounted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Thomas Beall five thousand
Pounds to be expended in the Purchase of Stores for the Use of the
Officers and Privates of the 3 Companies in the Regim' lately com-
manded by Col° Moses Rawlings agreeable to the Act relating to the
Officers & Soldiers of this State in the American Army and other
Purposes therein mentioned the said three Companies being on a
Detached Service at Fort Pitt —
That the Collector of the Tax for Montgomery County pay to
Ens. Nathaniel Beall Magruder of the Maryland part of the Regim'
lately commanded by Col° Rawlings three thousand Dollars to be by
him expended in the Recruiting Service & Accounted for.
That Capt. Geo. Keeports deliver to Thomas Beall Capt. Com-
mand* of the late Rawlings Regim' 3^ yds Cloth, & 3 yds Shalloon
for himself and the same Quantity of each for Capt. Adamson Tanne-
hill, Ens. Nath' Beall Magruder and Adjutant Josias Tannehill of
the same Regim* in part of the Articles allowed by the General
Assembly.
By a Return made by Thomas Beall Capt. Command* of the Mary-
land part of the Regim* lately commanded by Col° Moses Rawlings
it appears that there are now in the Service of the United States of
the Maryland part of the said Regim* 4 Serjeants and 50 Privates
who were in the Service before May 1779 and therefore entitled to
the Sum of £20 each agreeable to the Act relating to the Officers
and Soldiers of this State in the American Army and other
purposes therein mentioned 4 Serjeants & 50 Privats @ 2o£ each
£1080..—..—
84 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Beall
^°- 23 Capt. Command' of the Maryland part of the Regiment late Raw-
ling's one thousand and Eighty Pounds to be delivered over to
Captain Adamson Tannehill Paymaster to the Regiment to be by
him delivered over according to the above mentioned Act, to the non
Commissioned Officers & Privates of the Maryland Part of the said
Regiment.
February II Friday II*'' February 1780
p. 112
Present as on Yesterday —
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Thomas Beall
Capt. Command* of the late Rawling's Regim' Brittanies for 8
Shirts, 2 for himself and 2 to be delivered to each of the Officers of
the same Regim* viz. Capt. Adamson Tannehill, Ens. Nath^ Beall
Magruder and Adjut. Josias Tannehill, in part of the Articles &c^
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to George Gordon a
Recruit a Suit of Cloaths the Bounty allowed by the Gen' Assembly.
That Capt. George Keeports deliver to Capt. Thomas Beall 4 p^
of Brittanies of that lately purchased of Jon* Hudson Esquire.
That John Strawbridge Collector for Cecil County pay to Thomas
Harwood Esquire Continental Treasurer or Order fifty thousand
Dollars as part of the four Million six hundred and Eighty thousand
Dollars appropriated to the Use of Congress by the General Assembly
of this State.
February 12 Saturday 12* February 1780
Present as on Yesterday.
Commissions issued to Samuel Harvey Howard appointed Capt.
John Davidson i^' Lieut. John Muir 2 Lieut & John Johnson 3*^ Lieut
of the Independent Comp^ in the City of Annapolis.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to His Excellency
Thomas Sim Lee Esq'' six thousand two hundred and fifty Pounds
for 3 Months Allowance as Governor to this Day.
That the said Treasurer pay to Allen Quynn Esq'' one hundred
Pounds and four hundred & Eighty Pounds due him p Acc'^ passed
by the Dep^ Aud.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to 'William Bassford of
the I Reg* i shirt, i p'' Shoes & i p'' Stockings to be charged to the
said Regim*
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Patrick Carvery
green Cloth sufP for 10 Suits of Cloaths and Overalls 10 p'' Stock-
ings and 10 p'' Shoes to be delivered over to Lieut. Nich^ Manger of
the 3^^ Reg* for the Recruits enlisted by him to be charged to him
till he produces Receipts for the Delivery of them.
of the Council of Maryland. 85
That the Collector of the Tax for Saint Mary's County pay to LUk-t C B
Lieut. Nich* Manj^^er of the 3'' Rcgim' three thousanrl Dollars io he ^"- ^^
expended in the Recruit'' Service and Accountcfl for.
Pardon granted to Anne Lathby alias Leatherby condemned in
Queen Anns County in 1776 for the Murder of her Bastard Child.
[Council to Lieut Nicholas Manger] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir We have sent by M"" Patrick Carvery, Cloth sufficient for ten p. 65
suits of Cloaths and Overalls ten Shirts, ten Pair of Stockings anrl
ten Pair of Shoes ; we had no Cloaths ready made or we should have
sent them. We have directed the Commissary of Stores to charge
you with the Cloathing, 'til you produce Receipts for the Delivery
of them to the Recruits. Enclosed you have an Order on the Collec-
tor of the Tax for St. Mary's County for 3000 Dollars. We should
be obliged to the purchasing Commissary for St. Mary's County to
supply your Recruits with Rations, but we have no Power to direct
him, as it is out of the Line of his Duty
[Council to Messrs. Joseph Gilpin and Elijah Cole]
Gentlemen Col° Ewing having applied for a Licence to act as
agreeable to the late Act. We have in Consequence of the
Information received from you of his Conduct, thought it proper not
to grant it ; but as that Gentleman denies the most material Charges
against him, we request you to transmit us the fullest Information
under Oath, on this Subject and as speedily as possible, least the
public Service should suffer
[Committee to Jonathan Hudson, Esqr.]
Sir On the Recommendation of the Governor, we have agreed
to take one hundred Pieces of the best Britanies you have, over and
above the two hundred he purchased of you and we beg you will
have them carefully packed up in Bales, ready to deliver to our
Order. The Act of Assembly does not allow Hats to our Officers
and yours are too good for common Soldiers. A full Supply of
Stockings are already procured for present Use; although we be-
lieve yours are good, and that you may be induced to sell them
reasonably, yet our Finances are too low to admit of an Advance that
is not warranted by Necessity. The Cloths we decline taking for the
same Reason.
Tuesday 15 February 1780 February 15
Present as on Saturday. J. Townly Chase Esq'' Att*^ No. 23
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to William Gold- P' ^^^
smith three hundred and sixty three Pounds due him per Account
passed by the Aud. General.
86 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Wednesday 16*'' February 1780
No. 2,3 _, tr . 1
February 16 Present as on Yesterday —
p. 113 Ordered That Capt. George Keeports deliver to Capt. Alex Lawson
Smith of the Maryland Part of the Regim' late Rawlings's 3J yds
Cloth 3 yds Shalloon and i p* Brittanies of the first Quality in part
of the Articles allowed by the Gen' Assembly.
That the said Capt. Keeports deliver to Ensigns David Green and
Robert Green of the first Brigade 3:^ yds Cloth, 3 yds Shalloon & i p*
Brittanies of the third Quality each in part of the Articles allowed
by the General Assembly.
That the Collector of the Tax for Harford County pay to Capt
Alex Lawson Smith of the late Rawlings's Regim* three thousand
Dollars to be expended in the Recruiting Service and Accounted for.
That the Collector of the Tax for Baltimore County pay to John
McClellan Richard Lemmon and Isaac Griest Commissioners for
Baltimore Town Five thousand Pounds to enable them to carry into
Execution the Act for the immediate Supply of Flour and other Pro-
visions for the Army to be accounted for.
That the Collector of the Tax for Montgomery County pay to
Ens David Green of the 7 Regim' one thousand Eight hundred Dol-
lars to be expend** in the recruit^ Service & Ace** for
Jonathan Hudson Esq*" is requested to deliver 300 pieces of Brit-
tanies purchased of him by this Board to Capt George Keeports or
in his Absence to M"" William Banks
Ordered that the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. Alexander
Lawson Smith of the late Rawlings's Regim* 3 yds Linen for Lining
and 2 pair of Stockings in part of the Articles allowed by the General
Assembly.
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to David Green and
Robert Green of the first Brigade 3 yds Linen for Lining and 2 p*"
Stockings each in part of the Articles &c*
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Patrick Murphy,
Charles Thompson, William Snow, Pharoah Flinn, James Bayless,
Robert Hutson, James Wood, John Lawrence James Welden, Wil-
liam Joyce, Andrew Marwood, William Johnston & Philip Ijams
Recruits for the 4'^ Regim' Leonard Hagan, John Neighbour & Wil-
liam Hempston Recruits for the 7 Regiment, each, i Coat, i Waist-
coat I p"" Breeches i p' Overalls, i shirt, i Hat, i p*" Shoes and one
pair of Stockings the Bounty allowed them by the late Act of Assem-
bly and also to Thomas Keef of the 7"" Regiment i pair of Shoes.
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Serj* John Smith
of the 2^ Regiment Cloth sufficient for i Jacket and pair of Breeches.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Serj' John Lindiff six
thousand Dollars to be by him expended in the Recruiting Service &
Accounted for.
of the Council of Maryland. 9fJ
Tliat the said Treasurer pay to James O'llarra one hundred I.if^cr C B
Pounds allowed to him by this Board from the l6'^ Aujjust 1779 to ^^- ^^
this Instant by Virtue of a Resolve of the General Assembly passed
the 7 of August 1779.
[Council to The Commissioners for Baltimore Town] Liber C C
N'o. 22
Gentlemen — We have not had Leisure, before now, to attend to r>. 66
the Several Matters mentionerl in the Letters receivefl from you.
We cannot advise you to assume a Power of pressing Waggons in
the adjacent Counties. It will be proper to have the Wheat taken
from the French Agent, ground up and to take an Account of the
Quantity of Flour produced by it and the Expence incurred in manu-
facturing it. Enclosed you have an Order on the Collector of the
Tax for Baltimore County for five Thousand Pounds, which, we
hope, will fully answer your Purposes.
[Council to Thomas Sollers Esqr. Naval Officer Baltimore]
Sir. We request you to furnish us, by the first Opportunity, with
a particular Account of the Bread Flour and Wheat e.xported by
M"" William Smith Agent for the Marine of France and by Col°
Samuel Smith, Agent for the Virginia Board of War, since the first
Day of April last
Thursday 17 Februarv 1780 — February 17
Liber C B
Present as on Yesterday — No. 23
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores Deliver to Patrick
Breemaghme of the 4"^ Regim* i pair of Shoes and i Shirt.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Joshua Burgess two p. 114
thousand Dollars to be Delivered over to Vachel Burgess late an
Ensign in the I Maryland Regim' allowed by the General Assembly
in 1779 in leiu of the Articles for that year.
That the said Treasurer pay to Com" Thomas Grason Eight hun-
dred and forty Pounds on Account.
That the Collector of the Tax for Kent County pay to Thomas
Harwood Esq'' Continental Treasurer or Order, three hundred thou-
sand Dollars as part of the four million six hundred and Eighty
thousand Dollars appropriated to the use of Congress bv the Gen'
Ass^ of this State.
To be sold in the City of Annapolis at Public Vendue Pursuant to
the " Act to empower the Governor and the Council to sell the Public
Property therein mentioned." on ^^^ednesdav the 15'*^ March next.
Three Gallies with their Tackle, Apparel and Furniture, a consider-
able Quantity of Naval and Military Stores, some crude Salt Petre.
Horses, Waggons, Harness and Geers, and the Interest of the State
88 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B in the Tan yard in the City of Annapolis. Inventories of the Par-
^^ ticulars will be Lodged at George Mann's Tavern in Annapolis, and
at the Merchants Coffee House in Baltimore Town by the first Day
of March.
Liber C C [Council to The Delegates from Maryland in Congress.]
No. 22
p. 66 Gentlemen — We are informed that the Congress resolved, some
Time in November last, that the Officers in the American Army
should be furnished with sundry Articles of Cloathing, as a Gratuity
for their Services, and that the species were enumerated. That Re-
solve has not yet been transmitted to us. We request the Favor of
you to procure and forward it, and at the same Time, beg Leave to
apply through you, to Congress, for Permission to supply the Officers
of the Maryland Line, provided we may be allowed to draw from
the Continental Treasury of this State, to reimburse the Money that
may be expended in the Purchase of them
[Council to Monsr. Holker]
Sir We shall embrace the next Opportunity of answering your
Letters of the 28'^ of lan""^ and 9**^ of Feb*"^ and in the mean Time
remain with due Consideration &"
[Council to His Excellency The Chevr De la Luzerne.]
Sir It is with deep Concern we find that the Measures adopted by
this State to obtain an immediate Supply to relieve the extreme Dis-
tresses of the Continental Army have occasioned such Uneasiness
to your Excellency and created even the Semblance of a Doubt of
our firm Attachment to the Alliance. We think with you that it is
the incumbent Duty of this State to exert themselves in the same
Degree for the Preservation of the Fleets of France as the American
Army, and can, with Confidence assure you that if your Fleets had
p. 67 been in the same Distress, Steps equally vigorous and efficacious,
would have been used to extricate them. We are exceedingly hurt
that you should esteem the Seizure of the Flour allowed to be pur-
chased for our Ally a Violation of our Engagement when the press-
ing Wants of the Army urged the General Assembly to it and when
too, we informed your Exc'' that it would not be used, if those Wants
could be otherwise relieved ; but that it should be restored to M*"
Smith and Permission given for the Exportation of it, as soon as
Congress or his Excellency Gen' Washington assured us that the
Distresses of the Army ceased to be alarming. It gives us Pain to
repeat the Information we communicated in our last, that our Power
is so circumscribed and limited, that we cannot, without committing
a manifest Infringement of our Constitution and acting inconsistent
with the Trust delegated to us, suspend the Law, until we have As-
surances from Congress or General Washington, that the Army is
of the Council of Maryland. 89
supplied. The Recommendation of Congress to restore the Flour, Liber C C
has been received ; but that cannot give us Authority to do it ; because, ' "' "
at the same Time, we w^ere informed by them that the Wants of the
Army were pressing and require immediate Relief. No Inconvcni-
encies have, as yet, we apprehend, have arisen from the Seizure and
as the Obstruction to the Navigation still remains, we flatter our-
selves it will be in our Power to obviate any ; to that End, as well as
with a View of removing every Cause of Uneasiness or Disgust, we
have called a Meeting of the General Assembly the second Day of
March next in Order to Submit to their Consideration your Excel-
lency's Letters and the whole Proceedings of the Commissioners and
we have no Doubt but that the Result of their Deliberations will be
highly satisfactory to your Excellency. We cannot refrain from
expressing our Disapprobation of the Conduct of M"" Smith, in re-
sisting the Officers appointed to carry the Law into Execution.
Whatever his Sentiments might be respecting the Propriety of it, w-e
think, an Attempt in any Individual to trample on the Authority of
the state and to frustrate its Acts, ought not to escape without Re-
profiF. It is not in our Power at this Time to point out any Species
of Misconduct in M"" Smith, or others employed under him in the
Purchase of Flour and Wheat, but as soon as we make any Discover}''
of male Practices, we shall impart them that your Excellency may
take proper Precautions to prevent a Repetition
[Council to The Delegates from Maryland in Congress.]
Gentlemen In the Execution of the Law to procure an immediate
Supply &" we have been embarrassed, but nothing has given us more
Uneasiness than the Idea that the Conduct of our State, in seizing
the French Flour, may, possibly be imputed to some Motive different
from that of relieving the alarming Distresses of the Army, which
has rendered us the more desirous that you should converse with the
Minister of France and explain the Whole of this Business. We
would have him convinced of our firm Attachment to the Alliance,
our Desire to promote the Interest of France and facilitate the Opera-
tion of their Fleets and Armies, and to supply them with the ]\Ieans
of Subsistence, and that Nothing but the most urgent and pressing
Necessity could have constrained us to subject the French Flour to
Seizure ; that we wish to have, from Congress, or the General, that
the Army is supplied, on which Event, w^e shall not hesitate to order
Restitution of the Flour and Wheat, lawfully purchased. We request p. 68
you to explain the Nature of our Power, that we act in a Subordinate
Capacity and cannot make, repeal or suspend the Execution of any
Law. The Minister informs us that he has imparted to IVP Plater,
some fatal Consequences which will result from our not restoring
the Flour besides the Inconveniences suggested to us : we cannot
conjecture what they are. We have not yet been furnished with Re-
go Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C turns from all the Commissioners of the several Counties, of the
°' ^ Flour and Wheat obtained under the Law, but from those received,
the Quantity does not exceed 8000 Barrels, exclusive of the Flour
purchased for the French. It w^ould give us infinite Pleasure to be
favoured with a Communication of the several Matters of Impor-
tance agitated in Congress which relate to this State.
Liber c B Saturday 19 February 1780.
No. 23
p. 114 Present as on Thursday.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Samuel Chase
Esq'' Twenty five thousand Pounds for the use of John Dorsey &
Comp^ on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Alexander W. Davy four thousand
seven hundred and ninty six Pounds to be delivered over to Capt.
Geo. P. Keeports on account for the Purchase of Cloathing.
That Captain Geo. Keeports deliver to Capt. Samuel Sadler of the
Compy of Matrosses lately commanded by Capt. Gale i p^ Brittanies
of the 2^ Quality in part of the Articles allowed by the General
Assembly.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to the said Capt. Samuel
Sadler 2 pair Stockings in part of the Articles &c^
The Commission of David Poe from James Calhoun Esquire Dep^
Quarter Master Gen' of the S''' April 1778 being produced to this
Board, Licence is hereby granted according to the Act of Assembly
in such Case lately made and Provided to the said David Poe to Act
as an Assistant Dep^ Q Masf Gen' of the Army of the United States
for Baltimore County he having previously taken the Oath prescribed
by the said Act.
Edward Wright heretofore Licenced by this Board, having ap-
plied and previously taken the Oath required by the Act of Assembly
in such Case lately made & Provided is hereby Licenced to Act as
an Ass* D. For Mast. Gen' within the sixth District of this State and
also Henry Hollingsworth Esq"" heretofore Licenced by the Gov""
&C° having this Day produced the Same to this Board and also
Lodged a Cert^ of his having taken the Oath prescribed by the Act
p. IIS for the more effectual preventing forestalling and engrossing and
for other Purposes therein ment'' Licence is hereby granted to him
the said Henry Hollingsworth Esq'' to Act as Dep'' Quarter Master
General in this State.
Liber C C [Council to Colo. Isaac Perkins, Kent]
p. 68 Sir We received yours of the 12*'' Ins' As to the Line of Conduct
to be observed by you, with Respect to the Flour and Wheat pur-
chased for the French, and the other Matters submitted to our Con-
of the Council of Maryland. <ji
sideration ; we refer you to our Letter of the fifth, a Copy of which Liber C C
is enclosed. We think the Certificates given by the Commissioners, ' ^'- ^^
are discountable out of the Assessments that the Sheriffs are now
collecting, or any future Assessment at the Option of the Bearer of
the Certificate. We have sent you an Order on the Collector of your
County for the further Sum of £3000.
[Council to Colo. Henry Hollingsworth.]
Sir Sundry of your Letters have been received by this Board,
which we have hitherto wanted Time and Opportunity to answer.
Agreeable to your Request on the 30"* of Dec"" an Order was drawn
upon the late Collector of Cecil County in Favor of M*" Harwood
the Continental Treasurer for £93750 Subject to your Order as a
Part of the sum granted to Charles Pettit by Warrant from Con-
gress. In Answer to your second Letter, of same Date, we have to
observe that no Charges have been exhibited against you for Miscon-
duct The Letters and Certificate which you enclosed were returned
through M*" Harwood, as we were pressed in Point of Time and he
had Occasion to write you. Yours of the 15*^ of January, gives us a
high Sense of your Attachment to the Interest of America and your
unremitting Exertions to discharge the important Duties of your
Ofifice : your Measures are prudential and very pleasing to us. It
certainly would be most adviseable to remove the Flour from the
interior Parts of the Country first, as there will be a Chance of having
Water Carriage for what lays on Rivers and the Bay before the
whole is sent off. The Attention you mention in your Letter of the
26*'' of Jan^ to have given to the Flour then lying at Susquehanna,
was very necessary and may be a Means of preserving much that,
otherwise, would be exposed ; the expensive Manner of forwarding
it will most certainly be avoided, as soon as we are informed that
the Army is well supplied. Your Returns of the Ouantitv of Flour
sent forward, are received. The Conduct of the Commissary, in
ordering the Wheat to be carried to Mills out of the direct Route
to Camp, is very extraordinary, nor is that of the French Agents p. 69
more easily to be accounted for. As to Certificates for Money lent
to the Continent, that Business is solely with the Commissioner and
as we are not inclined to multiply ours, which we are sorr}^ to find
considerably encreasing every Day ; therefore refer you to him sug-
gesting at the same Time, that the Law under which you were ap-
pointed to receive Loans expired the last Session. We had heard of
several valuable Officers refusing to qualify under a Law of the last
Session and we had Apprehensions of losing you ; but the Receipt of
yours of the 31^* Ultimo, gave us Relief and Pleasure. By vour
Letter of the S*'' Ins* you are somewhat perplexed by the Dispute
between the State Commissioners and the Commissa^^^ We have
determined finally on this Point, of which these Commissioners are
92 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C fully informed. We approve fully of the Steps you have taken to
^°" ^^ detect Frauds and Impositions in purchasing of Flour and trust you
will continue to act with your wonted Circumspection ; such Abuses
ought to be corrected and discouraged. We shall not fail to take the
necessary Measures to strengthen and cooperate with you in a work
so laudable and Salutary as preventing such Practices in future.
Your Complaints of the Order of Flour sent you, are repeated in
yours of the 13*'' Ins' where it is necessary, we wish you to have it
repacked and in every Instance, it may not be amiss to weigh it.
It surely is the proper Province of the Commissioners to see that
Justice is done the Public in the Weight as well as the Quantity of
the Flour and the Inattention of those of Baltimore and Harford,
on whom we greatly relied, surprizes us. M'' Wright is licenced ac-
cording to the Law of the last Session, and your Request, for the
sixth District. In Answer to yours of the 15* Ins* we inform you,
that your Licence is granted and enclosed. Your Motives for con-
tinuing in your Department and not buying Provisions, by which
a Competition would be created with the Commissioners, are truly
praiseworthy. An Extension of your Care and Attention, to Balti-
more Town, would not be amiss, as the only acting Person in that
District is in an inferior Station, and may require your Advice and
Aid. The Contract made by M'' Wright with the Gen* of Virginia,
we think advantageous to the Public, and as our Interposition would
be rather out of our Line, advise you to request Gen' Green to apply
to the Government of Virginia to permit an Exportation of the Grain
purchased. M'' Wright has the Order on the late Collector of Cecil
for the Money you require
February 21 Monday 21 February 1780
No. 23 Present as on Saturday,
p- 115 Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to Jeremiah Townly
Chase Esq*" nine hundred Pounds for his Attendance in Council to
this Instant.
That the said Treasurer pay to William Logan one hundred and
fourteen Pounds due him per Account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Samuel Chase Esquire Ten thou-
sand Pounds for the use of John Dorsey & Comp^ on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to William Hyde four hundred and
sixteen Pounds, thirteen shillings and four Pence for one Months
Salary as Ass* Q. to the Governor and Council ending the i^* Instant.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Lieut. Jn° Jeremiah
Jacob of the 6* Regim* 2 pair of Stockings and 3 yds Linen for Lin-
ing in part of the Articles allowed &c^
of the Council of Maryland. 93
That Capt. George Keeports deliver to the said Lieut. John Jere Lil>cr C E
Jacob of the 6"^ Regim* 3^ yds Cloth 3 yds Shalloon & i piece of ^°- ^^
Brittanies of the second Quality in part of the Articles allowed by the
General Assembly.
rCouncil to Mr. Holker] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir Having received and answered some Letters from His Excel- ^-^
lency the Chev*" De la Luzerne on the same Subject with yours of the
28"^ ult° & q"' Ins* we have less Occasion to be particular in our
Answer to yours of those Dates, they shall be laid before the General
Assembly, which is to meet the 2^ of next Month. In the mean Time
we request you to inform us on what Foundation you ground your
Expectation of having, from this State, 12000 Barrels of Flour.
We have looked over the Papers on this Subject and find, in a Letter
from a Committee of Congress, July 13*'' 1779, that we are desired
to let M*" Smith have 5000 Barrels of Flour on your Account, and p. 70
Orders were given accordingly. The following is an Extract from
M*" Gerrard's Letter 21^* Aug' 1779 " Permit me in availing myself
of this Regulation to entreat your Excellency's Permission for ex-
porting, in the Month of November next, about 5 or 6000 Barrels
of Flour and about 5 or 600 Barrels of Salt Provisions." We refer
you to your Letter of the 26'^ August 1779 wherein you inform us
that you had authorized M' Smith in Baltimore to purchase with all
Speed 4000 Barrels of Flour to be shipped for Martinico, in Addi-
tion to 2000 Barrels Part of those he had in Store, which were fur-
nished by Orders of the Committee of Congress. Since the Receipt
of that Letter, we cannot find among our Papers, any from you,
until yours of the 28"^ ult° came to Hand. Every Motive combines
to induce us most earnestly to wish for certain Information of the
Army's being supplied that we may not only have it in our Power
to grant permits to the Vessels which are to sail under Convoy of
the Fendant, but that all the Flour legally purchased under your
Directions may be applied to the Purpose for which it was first
intended.
No. 23
P-II5
Tuesday 22*^ February 1780 — L?^" C^I
Present as on Yesterday.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Charles Scott
of the 1^' Regim* i p*" shoes to be charged to the said Regim*
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Lieut Elijah Evans
of the Regim* lately Rawlings's 2 p*" Stockings and 3 yds Linen for
Lining in part of the Ar*^ &c^
That Capt. George Keeports deliver to the said Lieut Elijah Evans
I piece of Brittanies of the third Quality in part of the Art'" &c^
94 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the western shore Treasurer pay to Charles Wallace four
"^^ ^^ hundred and twenty seven Pounds, seventeen shillings and five Pence
and also the further Sum of one hundred and seventy nine Pounds,
five shillings and six Pence due him p Ace*® passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Samuel Hepburn Esq"" Three thou-
sand Pounds to be delivered over to Jonathan Hudson Esq*" in part
of the Sum of £30241 due him for Linens Purchased of him by the
Governor & Council for the Use of the Officers in the Maryland Line.
Liber C C [Gov. Lee to ]
p. 70 Sir Mess" Rogers Hepburn and Leeke have represented to the
Council and myself and we believe very truly, that the Flour which
you lately seized in Patuxent River, in Virtue of the Law for the
immediate Supply of the Army, was purchased in Baltimore for the
Consumption of their several Families. That, at present they are
entirely without, and that ten or eleven Barrels, which is the Quan-
tity you have taken, is not more than three Families can consume in
four Months. Under such Circumstances, the Council join me in
requesting you to restore to those Gentlemen, the whole of their
Flour, apprehending this Case is not within either the Spirit or
Letter of the Law. You have a Power to impress Vessels to trans-
port the Articles you Seize, to the Head of Elk and the other Places
mentioned in the Law, and we think it will conduce more to the
Interest of the State to keep the Corn on Board the Vessel and send
it away in her, than to land it
Liber C B Wednesday 23*^ February 1 780
February 23 Present as on Yesterday —
p. 115 Pardon granted to Thomas Taylor Condemned in Washington
County Court for Horse Stealing on Condition that he forthwith
enlist himself into some one of the Regiments of the Quota of this
State in the Continental Army and that he do not desert therefrom.
Liber C C [Council to William Merrit, late of Kent]
No, 22 . .
p. 70 Sir Mary Gittmgs hath by her Petition set forth to us that she
was, in Sepf 1777 plundered by the Enemy, of Household Furniture,
Wearing Apparel &'^^ to a very considerable Amount, and it appear-
ing to us by her Deposition with a List of her Losses and the Deposi-
tions of others, that the said Facts are true, and we esteeming it
proper that the Collection of the Assessment of the said Mary Git-
tings for the Year 1779 amounting to the Sum of £269.. 15. .0 should
be suspended do desire you not to collect the same or any Part thereof
and if collected, to refund the same
of the Council of Maryland. 95
[Council to Colo. Solomon Stympson] Liber C C
Sir We think it will be proper to remove the Grain you have pro- p. 7,
cured, to George Town and store it there, because it may with greater
Ease and at less Expence be transported by Water from thence to
the Head of Elk.
[Council to His Excellency Governor Jeflferson of Virginia]
Sir We had the Honor to receive your Excellency's Letter of the
30''' lan^ The Necessity which constrained our Assembly to enact
a Law, the extensive Operation of which has interfererl with the
Purchases made by your Agent, for the Subsistence of the Military
of your State, we must deplore, and can assure you that an anxious
Solicitude for the Welfare of the United States and an Opinion that
nothing short of the most vigorous and sudden Exertions, could pro-
cure an immediate and full Supply for our distressed Army were
the only Motives which prompted them to make it so general. We
are Satisfied it is not the Intention of the Act, to provide Supplies
for State Troops, because, when it was made, it was not known that
the Military of any particular State was in Distress. The Object of
the Assembly being an immediate and full Supply for the Army, we
cannot admit your Exposition of the Law, because it would in some
Degree counteract the Purpose of it and because we think the word
" others " was inserted with a View of including every Person in
whose Possession any Flour or Wheat was found and may well com-
prehend the Agent of Virginia ; and that, unless such Construction
is made, as there is no other Person except the Agent of the Marine
of France (whose Flour is also deemed Seizable) to whom it can
relate, that word would be deprived of its Efifect, and a well known
Principle in expounding Acts of the Legislature would be infringed,
that a Law ought to be so construed that no word should be rendered
void or insignificant if it can be prevented. We must further observe
that the Intention of the Assembly ought to prevail, which is to be
collected from the Cause or Necessity which induced them to make
the Law. We cannot esteem it necessary to enter into a minute Dis-
cussion of the present Question or to resort to nice and subtil Reason-
ing to justify an Exertion which was requisite to prevent the
numerous Calamities which must result from the Dissolution of the
Continental Army. We are sensible it is the mutual Interest of both
States to preserve the Harmony that subsists between them which,
added to our Desire to contribute all we possibly can to the Relief
of your Distresses, make us wish to receive Information from Con-
gress or His Excellency General Washington, that the Army is sup-
plied, that we may have it in our Power to restore your Flour, before
you feel any Inconveniencies from the Seizure of it. Our Assembly
will meet the second Day of March when vour Excellency's Letter
will be laid before them for their Consideration.
96 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Thursday 24* February 1780
No. 23
p. 116 Present as on Yesterday —
February 24 Qrdered That M"- James Williams be informed that the State has
no further use for his House lately occupied as an Hospital and that
the Rent of the same henceforth cease.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Meara Two thou-
sand Dollars to be delivered over to John Flattery and by him deliv-
ered over to Lieut Clement Skerrit of Capt. Browns Company of
Artillery due him in leiu of Articles allowed by the General Assembly
for the year 1779.
Liber C C [Gov. Lee to Alexander Clagett Esqr. Shf¥. of Washington County.]
No 22 . . .
p. 72 Sir The enclosed is a Pardon for Thomas Taylor a Prisoner m
your Custody. When you discharge him deliver him over to a Re-
cruiting Officer and desire the Officer to pay the pecuniary Bounty
that Taylor may be entitled to, to his wife who lives in Harford
County and who, with several Children are in extreme indigent Cir-
cumstances : In this Instance I think it not amiss to direct the Appli-
cation of the Continental and State Bounty of 450 Dollars, however
improper it might be in any other. Communicate this Letter to the
Recruiting Officer and inform me of his Name
Liber C B Friday 25 February 1780
p. 116 Present as on Yesterday —
February 25 Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to John Ford a
Recruit one Suit of Cloaths the Bounty allowed by the late Act of
Assembly.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Peter McNorton four
hundred and fifty Dollars the Bounty allowed to the above John
Ford.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Brice Esq'' five hundred
pounds for his Attendance in Council to this Instant.
That Capt George Keeports deliver to Lieut Samuel Farmer of
the 3"^ Regim' 20 pair Overalls for the use of the said Regiment.
February 26 Saturday 26"^ February 1780
Present as on Yesterday —
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Crisall
four hundred Pounds on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to Jacob Crauford lately recom-
mended to an Ensigncy in the 2"^ Regim* three thousand Dollars to
be expended in the Recruit^ Serv. & Acc"^ for —
of the Council of Maryland. 97
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Richard Dorsey of Artillery, Liber C B
two hundred and thirty nine Pounds due him per Account passed by ^°' ^^
the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut. Nicholas Ricketts of Artil-
lery Two hundred and Eighty nine Pounds Eighteen shillings and
nine Pence due him p' Ace' pass'' by A. G'
That Serj' Richard Welsh deliver to Capt. Frazier of the Brig
Talbot 60* of Cannon Powder, from the Cartridges received of Com"
Grason. The Owners of the said Brig to pay the Price that the other
Powder to be disposed of by the Gov"" & Council shall sell for
That Capt. Geo. Keeports deliver to David Poe Esq' 12 Camp
Kittles
That the said Geo. Keeports deliver to Capt. Richard Dorsey of
Artillery i p^ Brittanies of the second Quality in part of the Articles
allowed by the G. Ass''
That the said George Keeports deliver to Lieut Nicholas Ricketts
of Artillery i p^ Brittanies of the second Quality in part of the
Art' &c^
That the said Geo. Keeports deliver to Capt. Tho^ Lansdale of the
4* Regim' i p* Brittanies of the second Quality in part of the Arti-
cles &c^
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to John Purdy, John
Martin, Joseph Sabolle, John Decoin John Dupre, William Cole, p. 117
John Armstrong Sen"" Abraham Baker, William Harriss, Benjamin
Burk, Edward Purdy, Henry Purdy and John Mantle Recruits for
the 6'*^ Regiment each a Suit of Cloaths the Bounty allowed by the
Act of Ass^
[Council to Capt Thomas Lansdale] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir We have some Expectations of purchasing the Deficiency of p. 71
Cloathing for the Officers, on better Terms than you mention, and
enclose you an Order on M*" Keeports for Linen for two Shirts.
Monday 28"^ February 1780. Februarj- 28
T^ o 1 Liber C B
Present as on Saturday — No. 23
Commission of a Letter of IMarque and Reprisal issued to Henry ^' "'
Putnam Commander of the Schooner Pegg}^ mounting 12 Carriage
Guns & 12 Small Arms belonging to Richard Curson &C° of
Baltimore.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Robert Reynolds
seventy Pounds five shillings due him per Account passed by
Depy Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Joseph Middleton one hundred and
seventy five Pounds due him per account passed by the Dep'' Aud.
98 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to James Brice Esq"' five hundred
■No. 23 pQyj-,(jg fQj. }^is Attendance in Council to this Day inclusive.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Muir one thousand five hun-
dred and Eighty one Pounds, seventeen Shillings and three Pence
due himself and the further Sum of four thousand two hundred and
ninty three Pounds to be delivered over to William Paca Esq*" due
him per Account passed by the Aud. General.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Andrew Poymarat, Jean
Laravure, Humphry Carpenter Thomas Fowler, and Thomas Jordan
Recruits for the i*' Regim' one Suit of Cloaths each the Bounty
allowed by the late Act of Assembly —
That the said Commissary deliver to William Hillier, & William
Newton of the 2^ Regim' and Benjamin Wisely of the 3*^ Reg* i p*"
shoes and i p"" Stockings each to be charged to the said Regiments.
That Serj. Welsh Deliver to Joseph Dowson i Ton of Pig Iron
to be paid for at the same Price which the rest sells at.
Liber C C [Council to Richard Dallam Esqr.]
No. 22
p. 72 Sir On receiving yours of the 18* Ins' we applied to the Treas-
urer, to know what Money was on Hand, and find it is not in our
Power to draw, at this Time, there not being more than 6ooof in the
Treasury. By a Return from you of the 31^* Dec*" 1779, we observe
there were then in Harford County 500 Barrels of Flour, unpacked,
1820 packed and 13.700 Bushels of Wheat ; and in your Letter of the
18"^ Ins* you write that you had forwarded about 1400 Barrels of
Flour and had about 300 Barrels on Hand : This requires an Expla-
nation, which we request you to give and to transmit us an exact
Account of what you have been able to obtain, for the Information
of the Gen' Assembly
February 29 Tuesday 2^^^ February 1780
Liber C B
No. 23 Present as on Yesterday —
Ordered That the Eastern shore Treasurer pay to Richard Keene
one of the Commissioners for Caroline County Eight hundred
Pounds to enable him to Carry into Execution the Act for the imme-
diate Supply of Flour and other Provisions for the Army on Account
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. Henry Gaither five
thousand Dollars to be expended in the recruiting Service and Ac-
counted for.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to John Cope and Andrew
White Rec'^ each a Suit of Cloaths the Bounty allowed by the late
Act of Assembly.
p. 117
of the Council of Maryland. 99
Commission of a Letter of Marque and Rcjirisal issued to Thomas LiJ>cr C B
Walker Commander of the Schooner Dispatch Ikirthen Thirty Tons ^°- ^^
navigated by six Men Mounting four Swivil Guns belonging to
Joseph Dowson and Company of the City of Annapolis.
Wednesday i^' March 1780 March i
•^ ^ p. 118
Present as on Yesterday.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Allen Quynn
Esq*" four hundred and forty two Pounds, ten shillings for the Use
of Simon Ratalack per Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to William Hyde four hundred and
sixteen Pounds, thirteen shillings and four Pence for i Month Salary
due this Day.
That the Eastern shore Treasurer pay to Nich* Thomas Esq*"
Judge of the General Court, sixty two Pounds, one shilling and nine
Pence for his Salary from 23 Oct. to i Novem'' 1779 and three thou-
sand Pounds from i Novem'' to i March 1780
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Mark Butt of the 2'^
Maryl'' Regiment i pair of Shoes to be charged to the said Regim*
Thursday 2^ March 1780 — March 2
Present as on Yesterday.
Ordered That the Collector of the Tax for Montgomery County
pay to Capt. Lloyd Beall of the 7**^ Regim* Twelve thousand Dollars
to be expended in the Recruit^ Serv. & Ace'' for.
That Capt. George Keeports deliver to Ens. Thomas Jenkins of
the i=* Maryl<' Brigade i p^ Brittanies of the third Quality & Cloth
suff* for I p*" Breeches in part of the Articles &c^
That the said George Keeports deliver to Capt Philemon Grififith
of the late Rawlings's Regim* 3^ yds Cloth. 3 yds Shalloon and i p*
Brittanies of the second Quality in part of the Articles allowed by
the General Assembly.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Ens. Thomas Jenkins
of the first Maryland Brigade 3 yds. Linen for Lining in part of the
Articles allowed &c*
That the said Commissary deliver to Capt Phil° Griffith of the
late Rawlings's Regim. 2 p'' Stockings and 3 yds Linen for Lining in
part of the Articles &c^
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Johnson jun*"
Ci to the Gov' &C° four hundred and sixteen Pounds, thirteen shil-
lings and four Pence for one Month Salary to the first Instant.
lOO Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to Col° Uriah Forrest Aud. General
No. 23 Qj^g thousand and forty one Pounds, thirteen shillings and four Pence
for one Month Salary ending the 29 February —
That the said Treasurer pay to Conrod T. Wederstrandt Esq"" one
hundred and fifty Pounds for the like sum advanced Capt. Green for
the Use of the State Boat Dolphin
Liber C C [Council to Colo. Peregrine Tilghman]
No. 22
P-72 Sir M*^ Wederstrandt has represented to this Board (and we be-
lieve very truly) that the Quantity of twenty eight Barrels of Flour,
which you lately seized in Emmerson's Warehouse, in Virtue of the
Law for the immediate supply of the Army, was purchased by him
for some Gentlemen in this City for the Consumption of their several
Families. We believe the Quantity is not more than those Gentlemen
can consume in their Families in four Months. Under such Circum-
stances, we request you to restore to M*" Wederstrandt, the whole of
the Flour, that it may be applied to this Purpose for which it was
purchased, apprehending this Case is not within either the Spirit or
Letter of the Law.
p. 73 [Council to Mr. Charles Blake]
Sir We received yours of the 3*^ and 21^' Ult° As you have already
engaged Vessels to transport the Wheat you have seized, as soon as
the Navigation is open, we think it will contribute most to the Public
Service to have it delivered to M'' Henry Hollingsworth at the Head
of Elk. We are of Opinion the Flour purchased by the French
Agents is subject to Seizure under the Law, but would not have it
removed, until you receive further Directions from us. We have
sent you a few Certificates by M"" Wederstrandt
Liber C B Friday 3 March 1780
No. 23
p. 118 Present as on Yesterday.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. Edward
Spurrior of the 4 Reg"" three thousand Dollars to be expended in the
Recruiting Service and Accounted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to the said Capt. Edward Spurrior
two thousand Dollars to be delivered over to L* Col° Nath' Ramsay
of the 3^ Maryland Regim* due him by an Act of Assembly relating
to the Officers & Soldiers &c^
Ordered That the Collector of the Tax for Harford County pay to
Capt. John Smith of the 3*^ Regim' six thousand Dollars to be ex-
pended in the Recruiting Service and Accounted for.
of the Council of Maryland. lOi
That Capt. George Keeports deliver to Capt. Edward Spurrier Liber C B
of the 4 Reg^im* 3I yds Cloth, 3 yds shalloon and i p* Brittanies in ^^
part of the Articles &c^
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to the said Capt. Edward
Spurrior 3 yds Linen for Lining and 2 p' Stockings in part of the
Articles &c^
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Conrad T. Wederstrandt
Esq"" Two thousand one hundred and twenty three Pounds, nine shil-
lings and ten Pence half Penny due him per Account passed by the
Aud. General.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. George Keeports three thou-
sand Pounds on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to John Bullen Esq"' Two thousand
two hundred and fifty seven Pounds ten shillings due him per Ace*
passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Isaac Duvall seventy six
Pounds ten shillings due him per Account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Jacob one hundred and fifty
four Pounds ten shillings due him per Account passed by the
Depy Aud.
That Serj. Richard Welsh deliver to M"" Shaw all the Military
Stores, in his Possession belonging to the State, M"" Shaw being
hereby appointed to take charge of the same.
That William Morgan, Henry Wood and William Jones Matrosses
of this State be attached to, and incorporated into the Comp^ of
Matrosses lately commanded by Capt. Gale and be deemed part of
the Quota of this State of the American Army.
Samuel Smith, Charles Hogg, Joshua Cord, John Shroud, John
Crabb and John Singleton Matrosses in the late Capt. Gales
Compy appearing to this Board to be unfit for Service, is hereby
Discharged. —
In Virtue of the Act of the General Assembly to empower the
Governor & Council to sell the Public Property &c^ Charles Wallace
Esq"" Paymaster of the State Troops is hereby Disch''
[Council to Mr. Daniel Bow^ley] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir Please to deliver to Cap* George Keeports, the Cloth pur- P-73
chased by the Governor and Council of M"" Young
[Council to The Commrs for Baltimore Town]
Gentlemen We shall be obliged to you to send a Load of Flour for
the Continental Troops in this City. We have wrote to M"" David
Poe, Depy Qu*" M"" Gen' to supply you with a Team
I02 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council David Poe Esqr. Dy. Q. M. G.]
No. 22 ...
Sir. We shall be obliged to you to furnish the Commissioners of
Baltimore Town and Cap' Keeports with two Teams for the Trans-
porting Flour and Cloathing to this City for the Use of the Conti-
nental Troops
[Council to Honble Board of War]
Gentlemen Several Applications have been made to us by the Sol-
diers belonging to this State, for Cloathing which they allege is due
to them, and, to support their Claim, have produced Certificates from
the Paymasters. We wish to be informed whether they are entitled
to Cloathing or Money in Lieu thereof and whether, if they are en-
titled to Cloathing we shall be justified in issuing it to them, agree-
able to the Certificates produced.
March 4
Liber C B Saturday 4 March 1780.
No. 23
p. 119 Present as on Yesterday. —
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Thomas Harry,
John Tucker, Alexander West, and John West, recruits for the
I Reg"" & Peter Meguire a recruit for the 7 Reg' i Suit of Cloaths
each the Bounty all"^ by the Gen' Assembly and also to Nathan Peak
John Taylor & Robert Baily of the i Regim' each i p"" shoes.
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Walter Warfield
Surgeon to the 2,^ Regim 2 p"" Stockings & 3 yds. Linen for Lining in
part of the Article &c^
That the said Commissary deliver to Gabriel Gatworth formerly a
SoW in the 2 Maryl'' Reg*" 2 Coats in lieu of the like number which
were left by him in Annapolis and taken by order of the Govern'' &
Council.
That Capt. Geo. Keeports deliver to Walter Warfield Surgeon to
the 2^ Reg"" 3^ yds. Cloth, 3 yds Shalloon & i p^ Brittanies of the
2^ Quality in part of the Article &c^
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Rob' Reith Mess*" to the
Gov"' & Co' one hundred and twenty five Pounds due him for i m°
Salary to l^' Inst,
p. 120 Ordered That the Collector of the Tax for Prince Georges County
pay to Capt. William Dent Beall of the 6"" Regiment five thousand
Dollars to be expended in the Recruiting Service & Acc"^ for
That Com" Grason Deliver to Archibald Buchanan Esq*" i Wood
Compass, i Brass D° 4 Powder horns 2 Lanthorns & 4 Swivels to
be paid for at the same Price which the like Articles to be sold by
the Gov*" & Council sell for.
of the Council of Maryland. 103
Tuesday 7 March 1780. Liber C B
No. 23
Present as on Saturday — except Jerem* T. Chase Esq"" March 7
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Frank Leek ^'
Esquire fifteen Thousand Pounds to be deHvered over to Jonathan
Hudson Esq"" in part of the Sum of £30.240 due him for Linen pur-
chased of him by the Gov"" & Council for the use of the Officers in
the Maryl"^ Line —
Wednesday 8* March 1780. March 8
Present as on Yesterday.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores dehver to Negroe Michael
a Slave belonging to the State 2 Shirts, i p"" Woolen Trousers, i p'
Shoes and i p"" Stockings.
That the said Commissary deliver to Ens. William Noyes of the
first Maryl*^ Brigade 2 p"" of Stockings in part of the Articles allowed
by the Gen' Assembly
That Capt. George Keeports deliver to the said Ens William
Noyes i p^ Brittanies of the third Quality in part of the Articles &c''
Thursday 9 March 1780 March 9
Present as on Yesterday.
By a Certificate transmitted to this Board by James Shaw one of
the Justices of the Peace of Dorchester County in the State of Mary-
land, it appears that Freeborn Garretson was carried before him as
a Disaflfected Fugitive from the State of Delaware, who on Exami-
nation by him acknowdedged he had not taken the Oath of Fidelity
to his State or either of the United States and refused to take the
Oath prescribed by an Act of the General Assembly of Maryland
entitled an Act for the better Security of the Government, Where-
upon he committed him to the Goal of Dorchester County. Ordered
that the said Freeborn Garretson be released from his Confinement
on his entering into a Bond in the Penalty of £20000 with good and
suflficient Security for his Personal Appearance before the Executive
Council of the State of Delaware within 20 Days from the Date of
the Bond and also to return a Certificate from the said Executive
Council of his having made his Personal Appearance before them
with 30 Days from the Date of the said Bond.
Leave is hereby given if his Excellency General Washington shall
approve the same to William Potts Esq'' to bring from New York
by the same Conveyance in which Mrs. Achsah Chamiers Furniture
is brought, a Mahogany Bedstead, Feather Bed and suit of Curtains,
he having satisfied this Board that they are his Property & not in-
tended for Sale
I04 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to James Woolford 3^ Esqr. Shfife of Dorchester County]
No. 22
P- 73 Sir It appears to this Board by the Certificate of James Shaw that
a certain Freeborn Garretson has been apprehended as a disaffected
Fugitive from the State of Delaware and committed to the lail of
Dorchester County in Virtue of the " Act for the better security
of the Government " after his Refusal to take the Oath prescribed
by the said Act. We have determined to release the Prisoner, on his
giving- Bond with good and sufficient Surety in the sum of twenty
thousand Pounds, to make his personal Appearance before the Execu-
tive of the State of Delaware within twenty Days after the Date of
such Bond ; and on complying with the Terms specified in the Bond
herewith sent, the Blanks of which Bond we request you will have
filled up and legally executed previous to giving a Discharge, and
transmitted to this Board
March 10 Friday lo March 1780.
Liber C B
No. 23 Present as on Yesterday.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Samuel Chase
Esq"" ten thousand Pounds to be delivered over to John Dorsey &Co.
on Account.
p. 121 Commission of Letter of Marque and Reprisal issued to William
Paddison Commander of the Schooner Neptune, 60 Tons burthen,
navigated by 14 Men mounting 4 Carriage Guns, 4 Swivels and
6 small Arms, belonging to Mathew Ridley, Hugh Young & Daniel
Bowley of Maryland.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Peter Cutong
a Recruit a Suit of Cloaths the Bounty allowed by the Late Act of
Assembly.
That the said Commissary deliver to Peter McNorton i p"" Breeches
6 I p*" Stockings to John Martindale fifer i p*" Breeches, i p"" Stock-
ings and I shirt to Anthony Smith Drum*" i Coat, i Vest, i p*"
Breeches, i p"" Stockings, i p*" Shoes, & i shirt, to John Levere i shirt
to be charged to the i^' Maryl*^ Regim* also to Thomas Keef of the
7 Reg"" I p"" Breeches i p'' Stockings & i shirt, to Henry Wood,
William Jones, William Morgan, William Thomas & John Paine
of the Matross Comp'' in the Continental Service lately commanded
by Capt. Gale, each of them 2 Shirts i p"" shoes and i p*" Stockings to
be charged to the Comp''.
That the said Commissary deliver to Capt. Henry Gaither 3 Camp
Kettles for the use of the Recruits in Annapolis.
That Comm"" Grason deliver to Docf Benjamin Kirby the Mede-
cine Chest which was sold to the state by James Sullivan, Docf Kirby
having satisfied this Board that it is his property.
of the Council of Maryland. 105
That the western shore Treasurer pay to M' Archibald Pattison Liber C B
two thousand Dollars to be delivered over to Patrick Braup^han of ' ^^
Dorset County a recruitinf^ Officer appointed by this Board to be by
him expended in the Recruiting Service & Accounted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to Jonathan Parker, Two hundred
and fifty Pounds on ace'
The Governor and Council have agreed to pay Capt. Philemon
Warfield £40 p month for Superintending the Magazine near
Rawlings's.
Commission of Letter of Marque & Reprisal issued to Joseph
Elliot Commander of the Schooner Molly 60 Tons burthen, navi-
gated by ten Men, mounting 2 Carriage Guns i Swivel & 6 Small
Arms, belonging to Archibald Pattison &C° Dorchester County.
Whereas it appears by a Transcript from the Records of the Pro-
ceedings of Queen Anns County Court, that a certain David Roberts
of the said County was presented for burning the Mansion House
of John Roser. And Whereas the said David Roberts by his Peti-
tion which is supported by sundry respectable Inhabitants of the
County aforesaid hath prayed my Interposition in his favor. I have
thought proper that all Proceedings at Law for or concerning the
said Offence shall cease and that the said Presentment be forthwith
discharged. Tho. Sim Lee.
To Luther Martin Esq*" Attorney General, or the Prosecutor of
the Criminal Pleas in Queen Anns County.
Saturday 11 March 1780. March 11
Present as on Yesterday.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. Samuel
Sadler three hundred and seventy five Pounds for the use of Nathaniel
Smith due him per Account passed by the Deputy Auditor.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Archibald Job p. 122
Esq*" five hundred and sixty Pounds to be delivered over to Joseph
Gilpin due him per Ace' passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to John Neary a Recruit
a Suit of Cloaths the Bounty allowed by the late Act of Assembly.
That the Collector of the Tax for Montgomery County pay to
Samuel Thomas, 3^* Esq*" Commissioner for said County one thou-
sand five hundred Pounds to enable him to carry into Execution the
Act for the immediate Supply of Flour and other Provisions for the
Army on Ace'
That the said Collector of the Tax pay to Solomon Stympson
Esq'' Com"" for said County one thousand five hundred Pounds to
enable him to carry into Execution &c*
io6 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the Collector of the Tax for Kent County pay to John Page
^°- '^ Esq*" Commissioner for said County two thousand Pounds to enable
him to carry into Execution the Act for the immediate Supply &c^
That John Shaw deliver to M*" Archibald Pattison one Barrel
Cannon Powder 2 Powder horns, 2 quires of Cannon Cartridge
Paper & i Lanthorn taking his Receipt for the same to be paid for at
the Price the like Articles to be disposed of by this Board may sell
for at Public or Private Sale.
Serjeant Richard Welsh a Matross in the late Capt. Gales Com-
pany having procured William Thomas an able Bodied Man to serve
in the Continental Army in his stead during the War the said Richard
Welsh is hereby Discharged
This Board have disposed of to Col° James Kent a Cable lent him
some time last Novem'' weighing 880* ^3^^ worn at 25/ pi amounting
to £1100.
Commission of Letter of Marque & Reprisal issued to Thomas
Waters Comm"" of the Sloop Lark burthen 50 Tons, navigated with
8 Men mounting 4 Carriage Guns belonging to Archibald Pattison
& Comp'' Dorchester County.
Permission is hereby given to Mrs. Alexander of this State to
solicit Leave from his Excellency General Washington or the Com-
manding Officer at the out Posts of the American Army at Elizabeth
Town to go into the City of New York not to return again into this
State during the Present War between America and Great Britain
without the Leave of the Governor and Council for the Time being
first had and obtained.
Liber C C [Council to Colo. Henry Hollingsworth]
No. 22
p. 74 Sir We have received a Letter from the Board of War, informing
us, that by Letters from the Commissary General of Issues, it is by
no Means improbable that the Army will be obliged to disband, unless
the Speediest Relief is afforded by forwarding as much Flour as
possible, to prevent the Distress likely to fall on the Army, and the
dangerous Consequences which may probably attend it. Under these
Circumstances, we have to request your utmost Exertions and that
you will inform us frequently, of the Quantity of Supplies forwarded
by you
[Council to The Commrs for Charles & St. Mary's Counties]
Gentlemen We request you to supply to the Recruiting Officers
and others returned on Furlough, in your County, Provisions and
Forage on their producing General Smallwoods Requisition for
the same.
of the Council of Maryland. 107
[Council to Gen'l Smallwood.] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir Your Letter of the 7"' Ins' was handed to us this Day by Col°
Jenifer and by the same Opportunity we enclose you Letters to the
Commissioners of Charles and Saint Mary's Counties, desiring them
to furnish, upon your Requisition, supplies of Provision and Forage,
for Recruiting Officers and Parties, in those Counties and also for
Officers on Furlough. The late Resignations of Commissaries and
Quartermasters have been attended with Inconvenience which, we
hope, may be, in some Measure, remedied, in this Instance, at least,
by the step we have taken.
[Council to Honble Board of War]
Gentlemen We had the Honor of receiving your Letter of the
7^ Ins' at 6 o'clock last Evening: the Subject is of a most Serious
and alarming Nature and you may rely upon our immediate Atten-
tion to it. Every Exertion shall be made on our Part to extricate the
Army from its present Difficulties and Distress, we, however, cannot
avoid expressing our Astonishment on finding the Magazines in such
an exhausted State, after the Numberless Accounts received of plen-
tiful Supplies being received at Camp. These Accounts, we must
observe, were not officially given but they, however came through
such a Variety of Channels, we thought them entitled to some Credit,
especially as we had received nothing contradictory from Congress
Your Hon^'* Board or the General. We again beg you to be assured
that we will make every Efifort to send forward to Camp, all the Flour
that is or may be collected, without Loss of Time.
[Council to the Commissioners of the several Counties] p. 75
Circular Extract of a Letter from the honble the Board of War,
to the Governor dated March 7"" 1780 —
" We are alarmed and most feelingly distressed at the Accounts
we have just received from the Commissary General of Issues, of the
State of the Magazines of Provisions at Camp. Unless the Speediest
Relief is afforded it is by no Means improbable that the Army will
be obliged to disband the Vicinity of the Camp and indeed the whole
State of lersey being exhausted by its Exertions for the Supply of the
Troops this winter. We have therefore most earnestly to request
the Assistance of your Excellency and the Honorable Council upon
this disagreeable Exigency and we beg you will cause as much Flour
as possible to be forwarded that the Distress likely to fall on the
Army and the dangerous Consequences which may probably attend
it, may be prevented "
Gent. The above, we trust, is sufficient without any Exhortation of
ours, to impress on your Minds the absolute Necessity of forwarding,
without Delay, all the Flour you may have in Readiness and to
io8 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C hasten the manufacturing of the Wheat in your Hands ; the Flour
^°- ^^ and Wheat taken from the French Agents excepted.
The following Post script to be added, to the Commissioners for
Baltimore County, " The enclosed Order on the Collector of Balti-
more County for f 8000 is sent at M"" Stevenson's Request, contained
in his Letter of the 8"" Ins* "
[Council to Mr. John Page, Kent County]
Sir — We have received yours of the 2^ Ins* and approve of your
Storing, at convenient Landings the Provisions collected in Virtue
of the Act for the immediate Supply of Flour and other Provisions
for the Army : they must certainly be transported with more Expe-
dition as well as Ease by Water, than by Land and it must have been
the Intention of the Legislature to furnish the Army in the Manner
the least burthensome and inconvenient to the State, if it could be
done with equal Speed and as you are peculiarly circumstanced, the
Mode you have adopted is the most preferable. You are to retain in
your Hands the Vessel and Grain, which is said to be the Property of
M"" James Hutchings, until you make a thorough and satisfactory
Enquiry into the Nature of that Transaction. If the Cargoe is the
Property of the State, the Vessel must have been freighted by some
of the Commissioners to remove it, of this you may satisfy yourself
without Difficulty. You have an undoubted Right to seize the Grain,
Flour &'=^ which may be found in the Hands of M*" Wederstrandt and
every other Person under the Restrictions pointed out by the Law.
We invariably directed the Commissioners to seize, as the Law war-
rants, all the Flour and Grain purchased for the French Agent, of
which they are to take a particular Account and transmit to this
Board, but no such Flour or Grain is to be removed or sent forward
to Camp, without our further Orders ; this is mentioned for your
Government in such Cases. The Purchases of Millers are equally
liable to Seizure, the Law makes no Distinction betwixt them and
other Purchasers. The Ship Stuff and Bran you are to send an Order
on the Collector of Kent County for £2000 and Certificates are here-
with sent agreeably to your Request
p. 76 [Gov. Lee to Colo. Henry Hollingsworth]
Sir Aaron Ringrose Skipper of a Boat with 117 Barrels of Flour,
this Moment called upon me for Instructions as to its Destination.
The Flour is sent by Col° P. Tilghman one of the Commissioners
for Talbot County, who did not know to whom the Council and I
would have it forwarded and by his Directions, I have been applied
to. The wind is fair and the Man uneasy to get under way, I have
therefore, for the Sake of Dispatch, which is essentially necessary
at this critical luncture, and without troubling the Council in the
Business, ordered him to deliver his Cargoe to you
of the Council of Maryland. icyj
Monday 13'^ March 1780. LiUr C B
No. 23
Present as on Saturday Jerem" T. Chase Esq"" Attended. March 13
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to Col" Joseph
Dashiell Twenty seven Pounds due himself, fifteen Pounds for the
use of Sol° Long-, fifty two pounds ten shillings for the use of John
Jones, Twenty eight Pounds, thirteen shillings for the use of Robert
Done and five Pounds, fifteen shillings and ten pence for the use of
James Perdue per Accounts passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Commo"" Thomas Grason one thou-
sand eight hundred and forty six Pounds, nineteen shillings and five
Pence due him and the seamen belonging to this State "p pay List
Examined & passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Elie Vallette six hundred and
twenty five Pounds due him for i Months Salary p Ace' passed by p. 123
the Aud. Gen'
Ordered That John Shaw deliver to Samuel Chase Esq"" 25* Can-
non Powder to be paid for at the Price the like Articles to be disposed
of by this Board may sell for at Public & Private Sale
That the Collector of the Tax for Baltimore County pay to Lieut
Samuel Farmer of the 3'''^ Regim' Eight thousand Dollars to be by
him expended in the Recruiting Service and Accounted for.
That Capt. Geo. Keeports deliver to Capt. John Smith of the
3"^ Reg"" Cloth sufficient for a Suit of Cloaths, 3 yds Shalloon & i p^
Brittanies of the 2^ Quality in part of the Article allowed &c^
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Col° Joseph Dashiell one
thousand five hundred Pounds for 4000 feet of 272 Inch Plank, Pine,
procured by him at the request of the late Governor & Council to be
delivered at Salisbury when Ordered.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Comm° Grason i p""
Shoes for John Berryman Seaman to be charged by the Com° to him.
The Petition of Jesse Bennett of Worcester County exhibited to
this Board on the 17 Novem"" 1779 complaining of an undue and
unfair Election for Sherififs for said County is withdrawn by him
by his Letter of the 29''' Dec"" last.
Commissions of Letters of Marque & Reprisal issued to Davidson
Durham Commander of the Schooner Chance, 70 Tons burthen navi-
gated by 27 Men, mounting 8 Carriage Guns, 2 Swivils and 7 small
Arms, belonging to Isaac Moses &C° of Philadelphia, to John Rogers
Commander of the Brig Black Prince 90 Tons burthen navigated
by 40 Men, mounting 12 Carriage Guns, 4 Swivils & 18 Small Arms,
to John Stout of the Schooner Humming Bird 30 Tons burthen,
navigated by 13 Men, mounting 4 Carriage Guns, 4 Swivils and 6
small Arms, to William Thompson of the Schooner Two Sisters
25 Tons burthen, navigated by 8 Men, mounting 4 Swivels and 6
no Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Musketts to George Buchanan of the Brig Fox 80 Tons burthen
^^ navigated by 22 Men, mounting 14 Carriage Guns, & 14 Small Arms,
belonging to John Dorsey &C° Baltimore also Paul Hussey of the
Schooner Lizard 60 Tons burthen navigated by 10 Men, mounting
4 Carriage Guns & 6 small Arms, to Benjamin Bradhurst of the
Schooner Blossom 45 Tons burthen navigated by 9 Men mounting
4 Carriage Guns and 6 small Arms, belonging to Richard Curson
&C° of Maryland and also to John M'^Kirdy of the Schooner Dove
60 Tons burthen navigated by 13 Men, mounting four Swivils be-
longing to Arch^ Buchanan &C° of Balt°
Liber C C [Council to Perigrine Tilghman Esqr]
No. 22
p. 76 Sir Yours of the y^ Ins* came to Hand Yesterday Morning and
Aaron Ringrose the Skipper of the Vessel, with 117 Barrels of Flour
was immediately dispatched to the Head of Elk with Directions to
deliver his Cargoe to Col° Henry HoUingsworth, to whom we must
request you will forward all the Flour Wheat &'^^ you may collect in
Virtue of the Act for the immediate Supply of Flour and other Pro-
visions for the Army, and as water Carriage is attended with less
Expence to the Public as well as less Inconvenience to Individuals we
prefer that Mode of Conveyance. We are clearly of Opinion that
the Flour &'^^ purchased by the French Agents are liable to Seizure
by the Letter as well as the Spirit of the Law under which you act,
and upon every Application made to us by the Commissioners, we
have invariably directed them to take such Purchases into their Pos-
session, and transmit to us a particular Account thereof but to wait
our further Instructions before they are forwarded to Camp
[Council to Capt. Levin Handy]
Sir — We are sorry to hear your Endeavours to procure Recruits
have not been attended with the Desired Success. The Assembly
will probably meet in a few Days and if it should appear to them
that the Public will receive an Advantage by extending the Term be-
yond the first of April for giving the State Bounty to Recruits, there
is little Doubt but it will be done ; we have not the Power to continue
it beyond the Time limitted by the present Recruiting Law. Col°
Dashiell informs us that it has been suggested to that Order of
People who were most likely to enlist, that a Draft from the Militia
would probably take Place, which may have induced many to decline
entering into the Service for the Present, from an Expectation of
getting more as Substitutes. We think there is no Prospect of a
Draft as by a Letter from His Excellency the General, the Deficien-
cies of the Maryland Quota is much less than we expected
of the Council of Maryland. i J i
Tuesday 14 March 1780 Liber C B
No. 23
Present as on Yesterday. fv'^^
■^ March 14
Ordered That the Collector of the Tax for Kent County pay to
Ens John Sears of the 2'^ Regim' four thousand Dollars to be ex-
pended in the Recruiting- Service & Accounted for.
That the Collector of the Tax for Baltimore County pay to Andrew
Buchanan Joshua Stevenson & John Moale Esq" Comm" for said
County EiiGj-ht thousand Pounds to enable them to carry into Execu-
tion the Act for the immediate Supply of Flour & other Provi-
sions &c*
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Arthur Bryan one thou-
sand, one hundred and sixteen Pounds for the use of Edward Lloyd
Esq*" the Compen^ made by the Gen' Ass^
That the said Treasurer pay to Edward Dorsey son of Jn° two
hundred and seventy one Pounds thirteen shillings & nine Pence "p
ace* passed by the Dep'' Aud.
Joshua Burgess of Ann Arundel County app^ Ens. in the 4 Reg"" P- 124
Henry Gassaway of the same County and Richard Chew late Serj'
in the 4**^ Regim* appointed Ensigns in the second Brigade, John
Boone of Prince George's County app'' Ens. in the i^* Regim' and
also to M*" Kenneck app"^ Ens. in the 6^^ Reg' and it is requested that
Commissions issue to them accordingly from the Board of War.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Muir three
thousand Pounds to pay for making Shirts on Account.
That Commodore Grason deliver to Samuel Chase Esq"" or his
order, 2, 4* Ladles, and 20 double headed 4* Shott to be paid for at
the same Price the like Articles to be sold by the Governor & Council
sell for.
That John Shaw deliver to the said Samuel Chase Esq*" or his
order 2 Lanthorns and 9 Powder horns to be paid for as aforesaid.
[Council to Mr. John Taylor] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir M"" M'^Comas informs us you have refused to receive Certifi- P- 77
cates given in Virtue of the Act for the immediate Supply of Flour
and other Provisions for the Army in Payment of the late Assess-
ment. We think it must have been the Intention of the Legislature
to have taken every Measure in their Power to soften and reconcile
to the People a Law which was founded in Necessity. It would have
been rather hard, first to strip the Subject of the only Means of rais-
ing Money and afterwards refuse Certificates which they esteemed
equivalent to Money, in Discharge of the Assessment. We are
therefore the more inclined to think it must have been the Design of
the Assembly to have made the Certificates discountable in the late
as well as future Assessments.
112 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to The Honble the Board of War]
No 22
Gentlemen. Joshua Burgess and Henry Gassaway of Ann Arun-
del County and John Boone of Prince George's County in the State
of Maryland are hereby appointed Ensigns, Joshua Burgess in the
4"" Reg' Henry Gassaway in the 2^ Brigade and John Boone in the
first Regiment of Continental Troops and we request Commissions
may issue to them accordingly; Col° Otho Williams writes us
" M*" Kenrick the Bearer enlisted in the 6* Maryland Regiment in
1776 and has faithfully discharged the Duty of Sergeant Major to
that Corps ; he has given Satisfaction in his Station and I think him
qualified for a Commission of greater Authority, if he will accept
of an Ensign's Commission in the 6"' it will be agreeable " ; we ap-
point him an Ensign in the 6*^ Maryland Regiment and request a
Commission may issue to him
March 15 Wednesday 15 March 1780.
^'^ No^ 23 Present as on Yesterday.
p. 124 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Col° John
Thompson Two hundred and ten Pounds, Bal^ due him p Ace*
passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Edward Gaither jun'" a Com'' in
Ann Arundel County two thousand Dollars to enable him to carry
into Execution the Act for the immediate supply of Flour & other
Provisions for the Army.
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° James Tootell six hundred
and seventy nine Pounds for the use of John Bolton p Ace* passed
by the Aud. Gen'
That the Eastern shore Treasurer pay to Col° John Thompson
a Commissioner for Queen Anns County Two thousand five hundred
Pounds to enable him to carry into Execution the Act for the imme-
diate Supply &c* on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Harwood Esq"" Cont'
Treas'' or Order one hundred and Eight thousand four hundred and
seventy four and two third Dollars as part of the four Million six
hundred and Eighty thousand Dollars appropriated to the use of
Congress by the General Assembly of this State, the balance left un-
paid of an Order of the 18 Feb'^y last on the Coll"" of the Tax for Kent
County which was returned to this Board and Lodged with the Con-
tinental Treasurer.
That Capt. George Keeports deliver to Ens. Jacob Craufurd of
the 2^ Reg'' si yds Cloth, 3 yds Shalloon & i p^ Brittanies of the
third Quality in part of the Articles &c^
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to the said Ensign Jacob
Craufurd 2 pair of Stockings and 3 yds Linen for Lining in part of
the Articles allowed by the General Assembly.
of the Council of Maryland. 113
[Council to Colo Henry HoIIingsworth] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir We have drawn in Favor of M*" Harwoorl, on the Treasurer p. 77
of the Eastern Shore for 108.474% Dollars the Balance of your
Order drawn to him on William Merrit the 18''' Feb''^ and not paid,
which he will forward you by this Opportunity. The Commissioners
are directed by the Law to forward the Provisions, and we have
desired them to make Use of Conveyance by Water, whenever it can
be done, and you will probably receive Wheat from tho.se who have
not an Opportunity of grinding- it up in their Districts.
[Council to William Smith Esqr] p. 78
Sir We received your Letter of the 29"' Ult° and the 14'*' Ins* Our
Expectation that the General Assembly will meet in a Day or two,
to whose Consideration we intend to submit the several Letters and
Papers that relate to the Seizure of the French Flour, added to the
Information communicated by the Board of War in a Letter of the
7* Ins* that the Distresses of the Army are alarming and require
the speediest Relef have determined us not to grant the Permission
requested. We suppose the Importance of the Subject will induce the
General Assembly to deliberate on it as soon as they meet
Thursday 16 March 1780 March 16
•^ Liber C B
Present as on Yesterday. No. 23
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to D*" John John-
son for the use of Tho^ Johnson Esq'' late Gov'^ one hundred & sixteen
Pounds thirteen shillings & four Pence. Bal*^^ of his last years Salary
& three thousand seven hundred & fifty Pounds the Compens" made
him by the Gen' Assembly as p his order of the 10 Instant.
p. 124
Friday 17"' March 1780 March 17
p. 125
Present as on Yesterday.
Ordered That Chrisf Edelin Esq*" Collector of the Tax for Fred-
erick County pay to Thomas Beatty Com'' for said County two thou-
sand Pounds to enable him to carry into Execution the Act for the
immediate Supply of Flour & other Provisions for the Army on
Account.
That the said Chrisf Edelin Esq"" pay to Capt. William Beatty of
the y^^ Reg*" Ten thousand Dollars to be expended in the Recruiting
Service & Accounted for.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Beatty Esq"" nine
hundred and seventy Pounds to be delivered over to Capt. Richard
Hafif on Account.
114 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to the said Thomas Beatty thirty seven
No. 23 Pounds ten shillings for the use of George Bear, Three hundred and
thirty one Pounds, five shillings for the use of John Ramsburgh,
nine hundred and thirteen Pounds, seven shillings and six Pence
for the use of Capt. Richard Hafif & three hundred and thirty Pounds
due himself per Accounts passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to the said Thomas Beatty five hun-
dred and forty nine Pounds, Eight shillings and nine Pence for the
use of Capt. Richard Haff p Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Henry Ridgely three hundred and
Thirty three Pounds, six shillings and Eight Pence due him "p Ace*
passed by the Aud. Gen' —
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Johnson jun'' ten Pounds
ten shillings due him "p Ace* passed by the Aud. Gen' and the further
Sum of Fifty Pounds on Ace*
Liber C C [Council to Capt. Joseph Robinson]
p 78 Sir The Certificate you sent us defective, it not appearing thereby
that the Cargoe cleared out in Virtue of our Permit of December
last, was applied to the Relief of the Inhabitants of the Island of
Bermuda. The Assembly is expected to meet every Day and we shall
lay your Case before them ; in the mean Time we cannot with Pro-
priety give you the desired Permit
March 18 Saturday 18 March 1780.
No. 23 Present as on Yesterday —
p- 125 Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Dennis Tur-
nein, 5 Coats, 5 Waistcoats 5 p"" Breeches, 5 p"" Overalls, 5 Shirts,
5 p'' Shoes, 5 p'' Stockings & 5 hatts one of each to be retained by him,
the remainder to be delivered over to William Hurly, Edward Clancy,
Philip Sullivan & Samuel Davis Recruits in the 7* Maryland Regim*
the Bounty all*^ them by the G. Ass^
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Cornelius Morris,
John Davis, Thompson Murray, John Loaday & John Taplin recruits
for 7 Reg' each a Suit of Cloath, the Bounty allowed by the late Act
of Assembly.
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to John Holker of
7 Reg* one Blanket to be charged to the said Regim*
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt Edward
Oldham of the 4 Reg* 3 yds Linen for Lining and 2 p*" Stockings
for himself and also the like Articles for Lieut John Colegate of the
same Regim* in part of the Articles all"^ by the G. Ass^
That Capt. George Keeport's deliver to the said Capt. Edward
Oldham, 3^ yds. Cloth, 3 yds. Shalloon & i p* Brittanies for himself
of the Council of Maryland. 1 1 5
and also the like Articles for L' John Colegate in part of the Arli- Lilx:r C B
cles allowed by the Gen' Assembly. ' "' ^^
That the Collector of the Tax for St. Marys County pay to I.ieut
Nich* Manger of the 3*^ Reg' three thousand Dollars to be expended v- 12O
in the Recruit^ Service & Acc"^ for
Ordered That D*" Johnson Deliver to his Excellency Gov' Lee out
of the State Shop i* Cream of Tarter & i* flour of Sulphur to be
returned or paid for.
Commissions of Letters of Marque & Reprisal issued to Joseph
Dority Com'' of the Schooner Phenix 30 Tons Burthen, navigated
by 9 men mounting 6 swivils and also to William Woolsey Com"" of
the Schooner Centurion 80 Tons burthen navigated by 15 men.
mount*^ 6 Carriage Guns and 13 small Arms belonging to David
Stewart &C° Baltimore
[Council to William Smith, Esqr] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir, We shall take the earliest Opportunity of communicating p-78
your Letter of the 17"" Ins' to the Hon'^'^ the General Assembly.
Monday 20 March 1780. Liber C B
■' ' No. 23
Present as on Saturday. Pv'^^,
March 20
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Robert Reynolds,
Fifty one Pounds, five shillings due him p Account passed by the
Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to John Chalmers Two thousand Dol-
lars to be by him expended in the Recruiting Service and Ac-
counted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to Serj. Lindiff of the 4**^ Reg' six
thousand Dollars to be expended in the Recruiting Service and Ac-
counted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to Charles Wallace Eighty nine
Pounds, seventeen shillings and six Pence due him per Account passed
by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Jonathan Parker two hundred and
thirteen Pounds, ten shillings due him p Account passed by the
Aud. Gen'
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to John Prout & James
Hammond of the late Capt. Gale's Comp^ of Artillery i p' of Shoes
each to be ch*^ to said Comp^
That the said Commissary deliver to John Ashcraft, John Ballard.
Samuel Gould of the 6 Reg*" Samuel Newcomb and Charles Grist of
the I Reg' Recruits each a Suit of Cloaths allowed as a Bounty by
the late Act of Assembly.
ii6 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to Henry Dickinson Esqr. Treasurer of the Eastern Shore]
No. 22
P-78 Sir The exhausted State of the Treasury of the Western Shore
lays us under the Necessity of making AppHcation to you to furnish
us immediately with all the Money in your Treasury exceeding the
Sum of f 10,000 which we apprehend will be adequate to the Purpose
of discharging all Demands on you. If you think it more prudent
to bring the Money than to trust any Person with it, we will most
willingly reimburse you all Sums of Money necessarily expended
on that Account.
Liber C B Tuesday 21 March 1780
No. 23
p. 126 Present as on Yesterday.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Stevenson
ninty Pounds for the use of Henry Talbot due him p Ace* passed
by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Clement Beall Esq'' Eleven hundred
Dollars to be Delivered over to Capt. John Courts Jones of the
7 Reg* to be by him expended in the Recruiting Service and Ac-
counted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Williams Thirty seven
Pounds ten shillings due him -p Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to William Maw, seventy five Pounds
due him p Account passed by the Dep^ Aud''
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to William Ferguson a
Recruit for the i Reg* i Suit of Cloaths the Bounty allowed by the
Gen' Assembly.
j^jarch 22 Wednesday 22"^ March 1780.
Present as on Yesterday.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Brice Esq''
one hundred & sixty two Pounds, Eight shillings due him p Ace*
passed by the Aud. Gen'
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to John Tucker
of the 7 Reg"" one pair of Overalls.
p. 127
Liber C C [Council to Capt Alexr. Warfield]
No. 22
P- 79 Sir We are informed the Magazine under your Care is very in-
secure and have requested M"" Shaw to call on you and inspect it and
have the necessary Repairs made. If M"" Warfield should be from
Home, M''^ Warfield is desired to let M"" Shaw have the Key.
of the Council of Maryland. iij
Thursday 23'^ March 1780. Liber C B
No. 23
Present as on Yesterday. Starch 23
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Ens. John
Lowe of the 2^ Maryl"" Reg-im* 2 pair of Stockinjijs in part of tlic
Articles allowed by the Gen' Assembly.
That the said Commissary deliver to II(jratio Roberts of the 7
Reg' and Michael Coalc and John Wharton of the i**' Reg' Recruits,
each, a Suit of Cloaths the Bounty allowed by the late Act of
Assembly.
That the said Commissary deliver to William Hillicr of the 2''
Regim' i shirt & i p'' Overalls and to Francis Fairbrother of the
I St j^ggt J pr Overalls.
That Capt. George Keeports deliver to Ens. John Lowe of the
2^^ Regim' i p^ Brittanies of the 3*^ Quality in part of the Articles &c*
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. Beriah Maybury
seventy two Pounds, fifteen shillings due him p Ace' passed by the
Depy Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to His Excellency Thomas Sim Lee
Esquire Two thousand and Eighty three Pounds, six shillings and
Eight Pence for i Month Salery to the 12"" Instant.
Mess" Henry & Earle from the House of Delegates informs his
Excellency that a sufficient Number of Members are met to proceed
to Business.
[Council to Mr. Jacob Giles] . Lji^gr c C
No. 22
Sir It is and has been invariably the Opinion of this Board that P-79
the Commissioners appointed to execute the Law for the immediate
Supply of Flour and other Provisions for the Army might in Virtue
of that Act, seize every Species of Provisions therein enumerated, as
well what might be found in the Hands of Public, as private Pur-
chasers and we have given Instructions accordingly. Your Letter of
the 13"" Ins' shall be immediately laid before the General Assembly
[Council to General Gist]
Sir We have received your Letters of the 23*^ Ult° and have made
the Appointments agreeable to your Recommendation and in our
Letter to the Board of War, have directed the Sergeants recom-
mended by Gen' Smallwood, to be commissioned in his Brigade,
leaving the Rank to be setled hereafter. M"" Randall will be requested
to dispose of the mix'd Cloth and to procure other more suitable and
we hope soon to forward Linen and Trimmings. The further Con-
tents of your Letter will be laid before the General Assembly
ii8 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to Mr. John Randall]
No. 22
Sir We expect in a Short Time to send you Linen suitable for
Shirts for the Officers and Trimmings for their Cloths and request
you to exchange the mix'd Cloth for such as will be suitable to the
Officers, if that cannot be done, that you will dispose of it and pur-
chase the other Cloth. It will be proper to inform us of what you
are able to do. Your Letters will be laid before the General Assembly
[Council to Capt. George Keeports]
Sir. We are desirous of forwarding the Linen and Trimmings for
the Officers Cloths. Pray inform us immediately if you have a Pros-
pect of procuring the Letter
p. 80 [Council to Gen'l Washington]
Sir We have had the Honor of receiving your Excellency's Letters
of the 19*** & 20"" Ultimo and 10*'' of the Current Month, with their
Several Enclosures, every of which shall be immediately laid before
the honorable Gen' Assembly, now about to meet. The Recruiting
Officers in this State have not had the Success we wished, yet they
have procured a sufficient Number to lessen our Deficiency consider-
ably and should the Legislature continue the Recruiting Act, six or
eight weeks beyond the Time limited for its Duration, we have Rea-
son to expect our Quota will be nearly if not entirely compleat in that
Space
Liber c B Friday 24 March 1780.
p. 127 Present as on Yesterday.
March 24 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Henry Mayna-
dier Fifty four Pounds three shillings and four Pence due him p
Ace* passed by the And. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to James Brice Esq"" five hundred
Pounds for his Attendance to this Instant Inclusive.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Alex"" Lawson Smith one
hundred and Twenty two Pounds due him p Ace* passed by the Aud.
Gen>
That the said Treasurer pay to Serj. John Plant of the i^' Regim*
lately Discharged Twenty Pounds the AH"" made to the non Commis-
sioned Officers & Privates by the Gen' Assembly, he having not
received the same as appears by a Cert^ from Capt. John Mitchell of
the first Maryland Regiment.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Richard Downes &
James Currer Recruits for i^' Regim* each a Suit of Cloaths the
Bounty allowed by the Gen' Assembly
of the Council of Maryland. 1 19
That the said Commissary of Stores deHver to John Hewin of the Liber C B
3** Regiment 20 shirts, 20 Jackets, 20 p' Breeches, 20 j/ Stockings, ^"- ^^
20 p' Shoes and 20 Blankets to be dehvercd over to Capt. Joseph
Marbury for 20 Recruits, enhsted for the s'* Regim'
That the said Com^ dehver to Edw** Murray of 7 Regim' i p'
Breeches.
That Capt. Geo. Keeports Deliver to L' Elijah Evans of the Corps
late Rawling's i p* Brittanies of the second Quality in full of the
Articles Alt'* him by the Gen' Assembly.
[Council to Captain Joseph Marbury] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir We have given Sergeant Hewin an Order on the Commissary p. 80
of Stores for 20 Shirts, 20 Jackets, 20 Pairs of Breeches, 20 Pair of
Stockings, 20 Pair of Shoes and 20 Blankets, agreeably to General
Smallwood's and your Request. It will be necessary that you take
Receipts from the Recruits upon the Delivery of the Cloaths which
we wish you to transmit to M"" Muir to prevent Frauds in receiving
a second Time
[Council to the Commrs for Baltimore Town]
Gen* We are once more under the Necessity of applying to you for
a further Supply of Flour. We shall be obliged to you to send im-
mediately ten or twelve Barrels
Saturday 25 March 1780. Liber C B
No. 23
Present as on Yesterday. p. 128
Commission issued to John Dockery Thompson appointed Lieut ^^"""^'^ ^5
of Cecil County Militia in the room of Charles Rumsay deceased.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to William Gold-
smith one thousand and seventy one Pounds, two shillings and Eleven
Pence and one thousand, seven hundred and twelve Pounds, ten shil-
lings due him per Acc*^ passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Unsworth one hundred and
thirty seven Pounds ten shillings per iVcc' passed by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Ens. William Noyes one hundred
and twenty six Pounds, seventeen shillings and six Pence due him
p Ace* passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut. Isaac Duvall one hundred
and seventy eight Pounds, two shillings and six Pence due him p
Ace' passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Samuel Chase Esq'' eighteen thou-
sand, nine hundred and thirty two Pounds, sixteen shillings for the
Use of John Dorsey &C° the Bal^ due them for Goods Purchased
by the Gov'' & Council for the use of the Army.
I20 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to Com° Thomas Grason one hundred
^°- ^^ & fifty Pounds on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to William Hindman Esq"' Eight
hundred and fourteen Pounds, ten shillings for the use of James
Hindman Esq"" the Compensation made him by the General Assembly
as a Councellor to the late Governor.
That the Collector of the Tax for Montgomery County pay to
Solomon Stympson a Comm"" for said County one thousand Pounds
and also to Thomas M^Cubbin a Comm'' for said County five hundred
Pounds to enable them to carry into Execution the Act for the im-
mediate Supply of Flour and other Provision for the Army.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Francis Fairbrother of
the i^' and John Holden of the 5'*" Reg* each a p'' of Shoes to be
charged to the said Regim'®
Commissions issued to Geo. Hoskinson app*^ Capt. in the room of
William Blackmore John Dowden i Lieut, Walter Harding 2^ Lieut.
Mathew Wilson Ens. John Sommers Capt. in the room of Thomas
Hays, Hezekiah Veach i Lieut, Walter White 2'^ Lieut, Hugh Hos-
kinson Ens. Charles Gassaway Capt in the room of W™ Vearse,
Benj^ Sommers i^' Lieut. Samuel Dyson 2*^ Lieut. Lawrence Allnut
Ens. George Walter Capt. in the room of Jn° Walter, Samuel Watson
I Lieut. William Hickman 2'^ Lieut, & John Steal Ens. of the Upper
Battalion of Militia in Montgomery County, also to Benj. Ray Capt.
in the room of Zeph^ Beall. Brock Mockby Capt. in the room of
Geo. Cullum, Nathan Linthecum i^' Lieut Thomas Nicholls 2 Lieut,
Benoni Dorsen Ens. John Dickinson Capt in the room of Benjamin
Gaither, John W. Moore i^' Lieut, Stephen Holland 2^ Lieut, Zadock
Dickinson Ens. — Thomas Conner Capt. in the room of Nich^ Ray,
Samuel Crow i Lieut. Hezekiah Grifiith Capt. in the room of John
Bruce, Benj. Ricketts i^' Lieut. & Benj. Gray 2^ Lieut, belonging to
the Middle Battalion of Militia in the said County — and also to
p. 129 Samuel Beall of Sam' appointed i^* Lieut, Anthony Willcoxen 2
Lieut and George Willcoxen Ens of Samuel Swearinghams Comp^
belonging to the Lower Battalion of Militia in Montgomery County.
Liber C C [Council to The Baron DeKalb]
p 80 Sir We had the Honor of receiving your Letter of the 13*'^ ult.
Yesterday Afternoon. The Honble Gen' Assembly of this State are
about to meet and to them we shall refer the Consideration of the
Subject you are pleased to recommend to our Attention
[Council to Colo. Solomon Stympson]
Sir We received yours of the 13* Instant. As we have sent you,
by M"" Thomas an Order on the Collector for £1500, we think the
enclosed Order for £1000 more may be sufficient for the necessary
of the Council of Maryland. 121
Purposes not provided for by the Law. As we have not any printed Liber C C
Certificates of the Kind you mention we hope you will be able to ^"- ^
transact the Business aj^rcealjle to the Form we delivererl you. We
do not think it would be proper to make any further Purchases at a
higher Price than you have already given
[Council to Mr. Thomas Maccubbin] p. 81
Sir Enclosed is an Order on tlie Collector for £500 to be expended
in those Purposes not provided by the Law and necessary for the
Execution of it
Monday 27 March 1780 Liber C B
Present as on Saturday. p. ^2^
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. John ^^''cn 27
Green three hundred and forty eight Pounds fifteen shillings and ten
Pence due him p Acct. passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to the said John Green thirteen Pounds
due him p Account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut. James Brufif of the 6'*'
Regim* five thousand Dollars to be expended in the Recruiting Serv-
ice & Accounted for.
That the Collector of the Tax for Baltimore County pay to Capt.
John Smith of the 3'' Regim' three thousand Dollars to be by him
expended in the Recruiting Service & Accounted for.
That Capt. George Keeports deliver to Ens. John Smoot of the
jst Brigade 3I yds. Cloth 3 yds shalloon & i piece of Brittanies of
the 3'^ Quality in part of the Articles &c^
That Capt. Geo. Keeports deliver to Lieut James Bruff of the
6 Regim' Cloth suff* for a Waistcoat & Breeches with Trimmings for
a Suit of Cloatlis and i p^ Brittanies of the 2'^ Quality in part of the
Articles all*^ by the Gen' Assembly.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Ens. John Smoot of
i^* Brigade 3 yds Linen for Lining and 2 p*" Stockings in part of the
Articles &c^
That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Crisall five hundred
Pounds on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to Aquila Paca Esq"" Twentv thou-
sand Pounds to be delivered over to Richard Dallam Esq"" on Account.
M*" Robert Berry agrees to take Charge of the Boat Plater &c^
and to continue in her for six Months from this Dav upon the follow-
ing Terms. M"" Berry is to be paid £200 p Month and allowed 5
Gallons of Rum, half of a pound of Bohea Tea, six Pounds of CofTee
& ten Pounds of Brown Sugar for the use of himself and Hands a
Month AP Berry thinks four Men and a Boy will be sufficient to
work & manag-e the Boat.
122 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to Richard Dallam Esqr.]
No. 22
p. 8i Sir Your Letter of the 21^' Inst, came to Hand this Day. The
Commissioners are directed by the Law, to give Certificates for the
Hire of Waggons &^^ and for Works and Labour done in carrying
the Act into Execution, so that we cannot consistent with our
Duty transmit you Money for those Services, the Law having pre-
scribed a different Mode of Payment. We have given M'' Paca an
Order on the Western Shore Treasurer in your Favor for 20,ooo£
on Account
It is not in our Power, at present to ascertain what is due to you,
when that can be done we will endeavour to pay you the Balance
if any.
[Council to Capt. George P. Keeports]
Sir We received your Letter of the 21^* Ins* and think it will be
best for you to have a sufficient Number of Shoes made for the Sol-
diers and to engage the Shoemakers of your Town to make them
[Shalloon ^01" ^ certain Price and you must make the best Contract for the State
was a you can. You must have Coats made out of the Cloth suitable for
'^ °en ^oo?en the Recruits and Coatees out of the Shalloons and Ratteens bought of
cloth. Rat- Dorsey and Hammond if the Recruits will take them in Lieu of
thick twill- Cloth Coats. You must have as many Dozen Coat and Waistcoat
ed woolen Buttons made as on a Calculation will be sufficient for the Officers
belonging to all the Regiments. We have enclosed you an Order on
the Collector of Baltimore County, for six thousand Pounds.
M'' Muir has Directions to supply you with Buttons made here for
the Soldiers Cloathing. Please to send us by the first Opportunity
a Return of the Military Stores under your Care.
Liber C B Tuesday 28 March 1780
No. 23 _, ^r , ,
March 28 Present as on Yesterday.
p. I2Q Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Alex. Contee
Hanson Esq"" three thousand and fifty seven Pounds, ten shillings
due him as Judge of the Gen' Covirt to the i^* Instant per Account
passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Stephen West Esq*" three thousand
seven hundred & fifty Pounds to be expended in Wood & other Neces-
saries for the support of the Board of Commissioners for Settling
public Accounts to be Accounted for.
That Henry Dickinson Esq*" Treasurer of the Eastern shore pay
over to Thomas Harwood Esq"" Treasurer of the western shore one
hundred and forty two thousand, two hundred and thirty five Pounds,
seventeen shillings & Eleven Pence to be Accounted for.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Patrick Lynch of 7""
Regim' one Shirt
of the Council of Maryland. 123
That the said Coni^ deh'ver to 'Jhompson Murray a recruit for Lit^r C B
i" Reg' one Suit of Cloaths the Bounty all'' by the Gen' Assembly. ^^- ^^
[Council to the Lieuts. of the several Counties] LiJ^cr C C
No. 22
Sir A Committee of the House of Delej:fates have applierl to us for p. 81
the Number of Recruits enlisted in this State under the Act for re-
cruiting- the Quota of Troops &*=" The Recruiting Officers have not
made their Returns though we have requested them to do it, which
is the Cause of our troubling you to procure Lists from the several
Field Officers of your County, of the Men passed by them and to
transmit them together with a List of those passed by yourself imme-
diately to this Board, that the Committee may make their Report,
which cannot be done, 'til you and the Lieutenants of the other
Counties favour us with the Returns. The Importance of the Recruit-
ing Service will induce you to send the Lists as soon as possible that
proper Measures may be taken this Session, if the Deficiency should
be considerable, to fill up our Quota
Wednesday 29 March 1780. March 29
Liber C B
Present as on Yesterday. No. 23
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Mrs. Mary
Ghiselin, six hundred and forty five Pounds, sixteen shillings & Eight
Pence due her "p Ace' passed by the Aud. G'
That the said Treasurer pay to Robert Berry five hundred Pounds
on Ace'
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Thomas Armstrong a
9 Months Soldier in the 6"' Regim' Discharged the Amount of
Twenty nine Pounds ten shillings in Cloathing due him by an Act to
procure Troops for the American Army.
That the said Commissary deliver to Patrick Lynch of 7 Regiin'
one p"" Breeches.
Permission is hereby given to M" Ann Connolly, Margaret Con-
nolly and Rachel the Daughter of the Latter, all of this State, to
solicit Leave from his Excellency General Washington or the Com-
manding Officer at the Out Posts of the American Army at Elizabeth
Town to go into the City of New York with a View of going imme-
diately to Ireland, not to return again into this State during the
present War, between America and Great Britain without the Leave
of the Governor & Council for the Time being, first had and obtained.
Thursday 30 March 1780 March t,o
Present as on Yesterday.
In Virtue of a Resolve of the General Assembly of the 29"' Inst.
License is hereby granted to M"" Monbos to ship on board Lebon
124 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B homme Richard, one hundred Barrels of Flour and one hundred and
No. 23 ££^y Barrels of Bread for the Use of le Fier Rodrique a Sixty four
Gun Ship le Peron of Twenty two Guns les dern Elennes of Sixteen
Guns, Lebon homme Richard also a Ship & two Briggs all now
lying in Virginia, Provided that M"" Monbos on Clearing out Lebon
homme Richard make Oath that the Provisions permitted to be ex-
ported are intended for the use of the Crews of the Vessels above
mentioned and not for Sale.
Ordered That M"" John Shaw deliver to Capt. Berry of the Plater
Lead sufif' for Aprons for 8 Swivels and 8i powder.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Brice Esq'' six hun-
dred and Eighty Pounds for his Attend^ in Council to this Inst,
inclusive. —
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Robert Berry six hundred
Pounds on Ace*
M"" Robert Mundell is recommended by this Board to His Excel-
lency Gen' Washington or the Commanding Officer at Elizabeth
Town for his Licence to go into the City of New York for the Pur-
pose of obtaining a Passage to Great Britain
Liber C C [Council to Mr Samuel Purviance.]
No. 22
p. 82 Sir Enclosed you have a Copy of Slops delivered by Order of the
Governor and Council to Capt. James Nicholson for the Use of the
Conqueror Galley We are in Want of those Articles and have ordered
Capt. Berry to wait on you and receive them. It appears by a Memo-
randum at the Foot of the Account that Captain Nicholson received
some Casks, the Number we cannot ascertain, belonging to the State,
which were to have been returned.
March 31 Friday 3 1 March 1780
* No. 23 Present as on Yesterday.
P- 130 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to His Excellency
Thomas Sim Lee Esq"" four thousand one hundred and sixty six
Pounds, thirteen shillings & four Pence for the use of the Honble
John Rogers due him for 4 Months Salary as Chancellor to i^' Inst.
That the said Treasurer pay to William Hemsley Esq'' Twenty
five thousand Pounds in part payment for two hundred Barrels of
Flour Purchased of him by this Board,
p. 131 William Middleton agrees to take Charge of the Boat Dolphin
&C^ and to continue in her for six Months from this Day upon the
following Terms. M'' Middleton is to be paid £200 p month and
allowed five Gallons of Rum half of a pound of Bohea Tea six Pounds
of Coffee and ten pounds of brown Sugar for the use of himself and
of the Council of Maryland. 125
hands a Month, M*" Middleton thinks four hands and a Boy will lye Liber C B
sufficient to work and manage the lioat.
In Virtue of a Resolve of the General Assembly of the 30"' Instant
Permission is hereby given to Captain Nathaniel Mitchell to trans-
port from this State to the Islands of Bermuda Eleven hundred
Bushels of Indian Corn in the Sloop Fanny for the relief of the In-
habitants of the said Islanris Provided the said Mitchell his Officers
and Crew previously to the Vessels Clearing out take the Oath pre-
scribed by the 17 Section of the Act to Prohibit for a Limitted time
the exportation of Wheat Flour &c*
Agreeably to a Resolve of the General Assembly of the 3*^ Inst.
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to David Poe Esq*"
acting in the Quarter Masters Department in Baltimore Town fifteen
thousand Pounds for the use of his Department which said Sum is
to be charged to the United States and for which the said David
Poe is to be Accountable.
On the Petition of Empson Bird and William Currer of Cecil
County, Ordered that they be relieved from the Collection of the
present Assessment of £5 in the C
Joseph Wilkes a Matross in Baltimore Town enlisted in Jan'' 1776
by Maj"" Nath' Smith, appearing by his representation to be unfit for
Service the said Wilkes is hereby discharged.
The Governor & Council agree with M"" Hemsley for 200 Bbles
of Sup-fine flour & the Middlings which come out of that Flour at
7o£ p O and 12 Doll"^ p Barrel.
Commissions issued to Joseph Robinson, Ezekiel Vickars & Levin
Kirkman app*^ Coroners of Dorchester County and also to William
Ennalls, John Dickinson, Joseph Richardson Edward Noel and
Thomas Firmin Eccleston appointed Judges of the Orphans Court
for Dorchester County.
[Council to the Collector of the Tax for Cecil County] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir Empson Bird and William Currer of Cecil County have, by P-82
their Petitions set forth to us that they suffered very considerable
Losses by the Enemy in the year 1777. Empson Bird, that he had
taken from him by the Enemy one mulatto Man, one Negro Woman
a Horse, Saddle and Bridle, and William Currer that he had taken
from him, four able bodied Negro Men and it appearing to us by
their Depositions and the Depositions of others that the said Facts
are true, and we esteeming it proper that the Collection of the present
Assessments of the said Empson Bird and William Currer of five
Pounds in the Hundred Pounds should be suspended, do direct you
not to collect the same or any Part thereof from either of them, and
if collected, to refund the same.
126 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Saturday i^* April 1780.
No. 23
April I Present as on Yesterday.
^' ^^^ Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas John-
son j*" four hundred and sixteen Pounds, thirteen shillings & four
Pence due him per i m° Salary as Q to the Gov. &C° to i^' Inst.
That the said Treasurer pay to Robert Reith one hundred and
twenty five Pounds due him for i m° Salary as Messenger this Day.
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° Uriah Forrest Aud. Gen^ one
thousand and forty one Pounds thirteen shillings & four Pence due
him for i m° Salary to this Inst.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. John Smoot, forty eight
Pounds to be delivered over to Nathan Bradley due him p Ace*
passed by the Aud Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Mich' Boyer of the German
Reg* one hundred and Eighty one Pounds two shillings and six
Pence p Ace* passed by D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to the said Capt. Mich' Boyer four
thousand six hundred and fifty Dollars to be by him expended in the
Recruiting Service & Ace*' for
That the said Treasurer pay to John Wilmot one hundred & thirty
four Pounds due him -p Ace' passed by D. Aud.
p. 132 Ordered That Chrisf Edelin Coll"" of the Tax for Frederick County
pay to Abraham Faw six thousand Dollars to be by him expended
in Cloathing for the Army and Accounted for
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Serj. John Cheshire of
the 7*'^ Regim* i Shirt, i p' Shoes, i Jacket and i p"" Breeches.
That Capt. George Keeports deliver to Capt. Mich' Boyer of the
German Reg* a Suit of Cloaths for each of Mich' Rightmire, John
Larose, W" Kennedy, Thomas Larymore Abraham Veatch, Joseph
Martin and Jesse M^Kensey Recruits for the Maryld. Part of the
Germ. Reg* the Bounty due them by the late Act of Assembly.
That the said Capt George Keeports deliver to Capt. Mich' Boyer
2 p* of Brittanies of the 2*' Quality in part of the Articles Allowed
by the Gen' Assembly.
Docf Gustavus Brown is recommended by this Board to His Ex-
cellency General Washington or the Commanding Officer at Eliza-
beth Town for his Licence to go into the City of New York for the
Purpose of obtaining a Passage to great Britain, and under the
Peculiar Circumstances of his Case to return again to this State
agreeably to a Resolve of the House of Delegates of this date
On the Application of William Smith Esq"" of Baltimore Town
who is to this Purpose commissioned and Authorized by M*" Holker
who is Agent for the Marine of his Most Christian Majesty ; Licence
is hereby granted to Lade and export in the Schooner's Holker and
of the Council of Maryland. 127
Morris now lying in the Port of Baltimore, their Cargoes of Flour Liber C B
and other Provisions for the use of the Fleet and Army of his most ^'^- ^^
Christian Majesty in the West Indies, the saifl Schooner's clearing
out at the proper Office and the Captains complying with the Act of
Ass^ in such Case made and Provided.
[Council to Mr. Abraham Faw.] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir. We enclose you an Order on the Collector of the Tax for six p. 82
thousand Dollars to pay for the 200 Hats you mention, with which
you are to close your Purchases
[Council to The Commissioners for Baltimore Town]
Gentlemen The General Assembly in Conformity to a Requisition
of Congress have requested us to direct fifteen thousand Barrels of
Flour to be delivered to the Agent of France, including the Quantity
he was heretofore permitted to purchase by Authority of this State.
We therefore request you to have delivered to M"" William Smith of
Baltimore Town, all the Flour and Wheat seized by you in Pursu-
ance of the Act for the immediate Supply &'^* If any of the Wheat
seized by you has been manufactured you must deliver the Flour &"
produced therefrom to M"" Smith
[Council to William Smith Esqr.] p. 83
Sir You will perceive by the enclosed Resolve of the General As-
sembly that the Governor and Council are requested to direct a Quan-
tity of Flour to be delivered to M"" Holker or his Agent which, with
what he has been already permitted to purchase by the Authority of
the State may in the Whole, compleat the Quantity of fifteen Thou-
sand Barrels. It appears by a Letter from the President of Congress
accompanying the Recommendation upon which the above Resolve
is founded, that this State is to be credited with all the Flour with
which the French is to be supplied exceeding the Quantity heretofore
permitted to be purchased in this State for their Use. We cannot
after the strictest Search among our Papers, discover, that the Minis-
ter or Agent of France, either by a direct Application to this State
or through Congress or a Committee of Congress was ever allowed
to purchase more than 8000 Barrels in the whole, for the Use of the
Marine of France and must request you to inform us what Quantity
the French Agent was permitted to purchase by the x\uthority of
this State and if it exceeds 8000 Barrels, to point out when and in
what Manner the Allowance of this State was obtained. We also
desire you to inform us what Quantity has been purchased by you
and your Deputies for the French Marine and how much has been
Shipped by you for that Use, and when, and the Names of the Depu-
ties employed by you. In desiring such precise Information from
128 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C you, we are actuated by the following Reasons ; If the Agent of
No. 22
p. 132
France, as has been insisted by M"" Holker, had Licence from this
State to purchase 12000 Barrels ; we shall have Credit for only 3000,
but on the Contrary, if he was allowed to purchase only 8000 Barrels,
we shall have a Right to claim a Deduction of 7000 Barrels out of
the Quota of 20000 to be furnished by this State, agreeable to a
Requisition of Congress of the 25'^ Feb''^ last. We have sent you
Permits to load the Schooners Holker and Morris with Flour for
the Use of the French Fleet and Army and have directed the Com-
missioners of Baltimore Town to restore all the French Flour and
Wheat in their Possession seized by them and if any of the Wheat
has been manufactured, to deliver the Flour produced therefrom
Liber C B Monday 3<^ April 1780.
No. 23
April 3 Present as on Saturday.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to William Hyde
four hundred and sixteen Pounds, thirteen shillings and four Pence
for I m° Salary as As* Q. to the Governor and Council to the l^* Jnst.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Brown Esq"" five thousand.
Eight hundred and thirty seven Pounds, ten shillings for the use of
William Carmichael p Ace' passed by Aud. G'
That the said Treasurer pay to Robert Reith fifty Eight Pounds
ten shillings due him p Ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to CoP Uriah Forrest six hundred and
sixty seven Pounds, nine shillings and ten Pence and two hundred
and Eight Pounds ten shillings for the use of Nath' Smith p Ace'
passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Johnson jun"" ten thousand
Pounds for the use of Capt. Geo. Keeports on Ace'
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to John Rivers of the first
Maryland Regiment one pair of shoes to be charged to the said
Regim'
That the said Commissary of Stores deliver to Joseph Law a Re-
cruit for the i^' Regiment one Suit of Cloaths the Bounty allowed by
the late Act of the Gen' Assembly.
p 133 Tuesday 4 April 1780.
Present as on Yesterday.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Ens. William
Smoot of the i^' Regim' Ninty two Pounds due him p Ace' passed
by the Dep^ Aud.
of the Council of Maryland. 129
That the said 'JVeasurer pay to James Tootell, five hundred and ]^\,cT C B
twenty three Pounds seven shilling's anrl ten pence half penny for ^'^- ^^
the use of John Bolton p Ace' passed by the Dep>' Aud.
[Council to Capt. George Hamilton s*'' Regt] Liber C C
N'o. 22
Sir. We have wrote to M'' Keeports to supply you with Cloathing P-Sj
for your Recruits
[Council to Capt. Richard Dorsey.]
Sir We intend to send the Linen for the Officers to Camp in a few
Days, where you will have an Opportunity of being supplied, in Pro-
portion to the Quantity that will be on Hand to be distributed
[Council to Capt. George P. Keeports.] p. 84
Sir We have received yours of the 29"' ult° and i^' Inst, and shall
send you by the first good Opportunity ten thousand Pounds to be
expended in the purchasing of the sewing Silk and paying for the
Making of the Officers Buttons, the remainder to be laid out in
Shoes. If you cannot wait for the Payment of our Order on the
Collector, return it and the Money shall be sent you. If you can
exchange the Shalloons on Hand for such as will be suitable, we
request you to do it on the best Terms you can, unless the Recruits
are willing to receive it for the Coats allowed them by the State, and
if a sufficient Quantity cannot be had that way. It will be proper to
engage it as we propose sending the Linen and other Things on Hand
to Camp in a few Days. We shall be glad to know if any suitable
Trimmings can be obtained. The Governor has wrote to M"" Hudson
about the Blankets. Capt. George Hamilton applies for Cloathing
for his Recruits : we have already wrote you to have the Cloth made
up; on his Application, you will supply him with the State Bounty
as far as you can, on his making a Return of his Men and giving
you a Receipt.
Wednesday 5 April 1780. Liber C B
No. 23
Present as on Yesterday. p. 133
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to David Reese, ^"^^ ^
Twenty six thousand six hundred and fifteen Pounds, seventeen shil-
lings and six Pence for the use of Daniel Bowly due him for the
Goods Purchased by the Governor & Council for the use of the
Army.
That the said Treasurer pay to Serj* John Lindiflf two thousand
Dollars to be by him expended in the Recruiting Service and Ac-
counted for.
130 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to Richard Keene a Comm'' for Caro-
°' ^^ line County one thousand Pounds to enable him to Carry into Execu-
tion the Act for the immediate Supply of Flour and other Provisions
for the Army on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to William Sands forty five Pounds
due him per Account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the Eastern shore Treasurer pay to Nathaniel Potter one
thousand Dollars to enable him to Carry into Execution the Act for
the immediate Supply of Flour &c^
It appearing from a Certificate of the President of the State of
Delaware of the 20*'' of March last Deposited with this Board, that
Freeborn Garretson who hath given Bond for his Personal appear-
ance before the Executive Council of the said State of Delaware,
that the Tennor of the said Bond is complyed with. It is therefore
Ordered that the same be Cancelled.
On the Application of William Smith Esq"" of Baltimore Town
who is to this Purpose commissioned and Authorized by M"' Holker
who is Agent for the Marine of His most Christian Majesty Licence
is hereby granted to Lade and Export in the Schooner Baltimore
now lying in the Port of Baltimore, her Cargoe of Flour and other
Provisions for the use of the Fleet and Army of his most Christian
Majesty in the West Indies, the said Schooner clearing out at the
proper Office and the Captain complying with the Act of Assembly
in such Case made and Provided.
Commission issued to Robert Berry appointed Captain of the State
Boat Plater.
Commission issued to Richard Ellis appointed Surveyor of Cecil
. County in the room of Hez^ South resigned and also to John Page
appointed Sheriff of Kent County in the room of William Hall
deceased.
Robert Smith is recommended by this Board to His Excellency
Gen' Washington or the commanding Officer at Elizabeth Town for
his Licence to go into the City of New York for the Purpose of
obtaining a Passage to Great Britain agreeably to a Resolve of the
House of Delegates of the 3 1 of March.
Commissions issued to Rich*' B. Carmichael app'' Capt. in the room
of John Dames, Henry D. Coursey i L* Sam' W. Thomas 2^ L'
Robert Dawson Ens. Ch^ Cooke Capt. in the room John R. Emory,
Thomas Bailey i L' James Stinson 2^ U James Austin Ens. and
p. 134 also to John Dawes appointed Maj"" of the 20* Battalion of Militia
in Queen Anns County.
Liber C C [Council to The Naval Officer at Baltimore]
p 84 Sir On M'' William Smith's Application to export 500 Barrels
of Flour and the same of Bread, to Virginia for the Use of the
of the Council of Maryland. 131
French Marine, Permits are to be grantetl under similar Restrictions Li}>CT C C
expressed in our other Permits for that Purpose
No. 22
[Council to Wm. Smith, Esqr.]
Sir. Your Letters of the 3*^ Instant, we have received and have
sent a Permit to load the Schooner Baltimore and a Copy of the
Resolve of the Gen' Assembly of the 30''' March which our Secretary
was directed to enclose in our last we shall write to the Naval Ofificcr
of Baltimore to permit you to export the Quantity of 500 Barrels of
Bread and 500 of Flour, to Virj^inia for the use of the French
Marine. The French Aj^^ent is not at Liberty to continue his Pur-
chases; such a Quantity of Flour will be delivered to him by our
Order, as with what he has already been permitted to purchase, will
make in the whole 15 : 000 Barrels. We are anxious to have the pre-
cise Quantity purchased by you and your Deputies ascertained as
speedily as possible, that we may give Directions to have the enclosed
Resolve fully complied with. The Extract of our Letter of the ly^^
lan^ last which you obtained by Accident appears to have given you
more Uneasiness than we think any Expressions contained therein
can justly excite : those Parts which you deem so offensive, have p. 85
not any Allusion to you or your Conduct, they relate to those Persons
who, desirous of deriving considerable Advantages from their illegal
Purchases and contriving to elude the Law, pretended that the Wheat
and Flour in their Possession was purchased for the French, expect-
ing thereby, to exempt those Articles from Seizure. Our Letter was
wrote to the Commissioners of Cecil in Consequence of Information
received from them, that many Obstacles were thrown in their way
to retard, if not prevent the Execution of the Law and particularly
that the Possessors of Wheat and Flour to avoid a Seizure, pretended
they were purchased for the French, and was a Direction to them
pointing out the Line of Conduct to be pursued under the Law in
procuring Supplies for the Army and was calculated to frustrate the
Artifices of pretended French Agents, who were sedulous in At-
tempts to defeat the desirable End of the Law. We have laid all the
Letters and Papers that relate to the Seizure of French Flour and
the Part you have taken therein, before the General Assembly and
we make no Doubt that, that Body, on your Application, will afford
you an Opportunity of vindicating your Character and freeing it
from the Aspersion attempted to be cast on it
Thursday 6"" April 1780. Liber C B
_ .,- , No. 23
Present as on Yesterday. April 6
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Robert Berry ^' ^^
two hundred and ninty seven Pounds, seven shillings and six Pence
due him "p Ace' passed by the D. Aud.
132 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to Daniel Jenifer twenty five Pounds
°" ^^ four shillings due him p'' Ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Allen Quynn Esq*" four hundred
and thirty Eight Pounds seven shillings and six Pence p acc*^ passed
by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to William Middleton two hundred
and ninty seven Pounds seven shillings and six Pence due him p
Ace' passed by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Elie Vallette six hundred and
twenty five Pounds due him p Ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Robert Bailey, Andrew
Hughes, and Edward Edwards of the i Reg'' James Eady, Neil
Jones, Roger Landers William Newcomb, James Mason, Lambert
Thompson and Joseph Ray of the 2^ Regiment each one Shirt to be
charged to the several Regim'^
Commission of Letter of Marque & Reprisal issued to Levin
Trippe Comm'' of the Schooner Isabella 60 Tons burthen, navigated
by 15 Men, mounting 6 Carriage Guns four Swivels and 8 Musketts,
belonging to William Neil of Baltimore Town.
Liber C C [Council to John Needles Esqr. Shff of Talbot County]
^o. 22
p. 85 Sir The Enclosure is a Copy of the Law for the Adjournment of
the General Court for the Eastern shore, which passed the Seals
Yesterday. You are requested to publish it immediately in Talbot
County and give the earliest Notice of the Adjournment to the Sher-
iffs of Queen Ann's, Caroline and Dorchester, who may have Oppor-
tunities of informing the People from the upper and lower as well
as those of their respective Counties, by which Inconvenience and
Expence of Attending will be avoided
Liber C B Friday 7 April 1780.
No. 23
April 7 Present as on Yesterday —
Ordered That Capt. George Keeports deliver to Ens John Lowe
of the 2^ Regim' 3^ yds. Cloth, and 3 yds shalloon in part of the
Articles Allowed by the Gen' Assembly.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to the said John Lowe 3
yds Linen for Lining in part of the Articles &*^^
That the said Commissary deliver to Hampton Coursey, a recruit
for the 2^ Regim' Samuel Davis, James Currer, John Blair, & Charles
Cramphin recruits for the 7 Reg' and also to Alexander Austin and
John Murrens and John Sewell Recruits for the Reg' lately Raw-
lings's each one Suit of Cloaths, the Bounty allowed by the late Act
of Assembly.
p. 134
of the Council of Maryland. 133
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Joseph Wilson ]"■ one l.ibcr C B
hundred and thirty Pounds eleven shillings and three Pence rlue him "'• ^^
•p ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to L* Samuel Farmer Eight thousand
Pounds to be delivered over to George Keeports to be applied in the
Purchase of Cloathing for the Army & also the further sum of
Twelve thousand, five hundred Pounds to be deliverefl to the said
Geo. Keeports to be expended in the Purchase of Blanketts on
Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Ens John Lowe of the 2'^ Regim'
four hundred and fifty Dollars the Bounty paid Hampton Coursey
enlisted by him and one hundred Dollars the allowance for enlisting
the said Coursey.
That the said Treasurer pay to Joshua Frazier, nine hundred &
ninty seven Pounds six shillings & eight Pence "p Ace' passed by the
D. Aud.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Mrs. R. May- P- '35
bury 9 yds Dowlas for 6 yds of sheeting delivered by her to Docf
Johnson for the Hospital in June last.
That Samuel Nicholls Collector of the Tax for Montgomery [Dowlas,
County pay to Lieut. Samuel Farmer of the 3'' Regim' Eight D^,^as in°"^
thousand Dollars to be expended in the recruit^ Service and Ac- Brittany,
, 1 r was a coarse
counted for. linen]
That the said Collector pay to Capt. Lloyd Beall Eight thousand
Dollars to be expended in the recruiting Service and Accounted for.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Aquila Paca Esq*" five
thousand Pounds for the use of Richard Dallam, Ignatius Wheeler
jun"" and Edmund Talbot Comm'"'* for Harford County to enable them
to carry into Execution the Act for the immediate Supply of Flour
and other Provisions for the Army and to be accounted for.
Commissions issued to Charles Jones, Edward Burgess, Oneas
Campbell, Joseph Wilson Samuel W. Magruder, James Offutt,
Richard Thompson, Walter Beall, Henry Gaither, Rich'^ Wootton,
Richard Smith, Charles Hungerford, Geo. Beall j"" Thomas Beall,
Rich<^ Orme, John Holmes and William Smith appointed Justices of
the Peace for Montgomery County and also to Charles Jones, Edward
Burgess, vEneas Campbell, Joseph Wilson and Richard Wootton
appointed Judges of the Orphans Court for the County aforesaid.
[Council to Capt. Geo. P. Keeports] Liber C C
Sir By M'" Farmer we have sent you £8000. with a Part of which ^3^ ^^
we wish you to continue the Purchase of Shoes, as it is not improb-
able but that there may be pressing Demands from the Army for
them, in a little Time : and we have sent you the further Sum of
£12,500 to purchase 100 of M'' Hudson's Blankets; though anxious
134 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C to procure a Number of Blankets, we cannot think of taking the
°' ^^ whole on M'' Hudson's Terms, you will therefore communicate this
to him.
[Council to Richd Dallam Esqr]
Sir We have received yours of the 2^ Ins^ your other Letters to
us being before a Committee of the House of Delegates, we cannot,
at present enter fully into the Subject of your last and we think it
would be proper for you to send us a general State of your Account,
that we may have some Rule to judge by, in complying with your
Request for a further Sum. As only a small Part of the Order we
p. 86 drew on the Collector the 2y^^ Dec*" last for £30,000 is complied with
and we presume no further Sum will be received on that Order, and
by Information just received from the Board of War, the Army still
remains in an alarming Situation for the Want of Provisions, we
have enclosed an Order on the present Collector for five thousand
Pounds and have delivered to M"" Paca five thousand Pounds more,
to be forwarded to you ; both these Orders are in Favor of the Com-
missioners of Harford and to be expended in carrying the Act for
the immediate Supply &.'^^ into Execution.
[Council to Mr. Edmund Talbot, Harford County]
Sir We have received yours of the 30* Ult° and have this Day
sent M*" Dallam an Order on the present Collector for five thousand
Pounds, and a Sum of Money to the same Amount, to be expended
by the Commissioners in carrying into Execution the Act for the
immediate Supply &*^^ The Army continues to be in an alarming
Situation for the Want of Provisions and requires the utmost Exer-
tions to relieve them
Liber C B Saturday 8 April 1780
April *^8 Present as on Yesterday,
p- 135 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to William Mid-
dleton five hundred Pounds on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Berryman one hundred and
Fifty nine Pounds due him per Account passed by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to L' James Skinner one hundred and
Fifty four Pounds, three shillings and nine Pence due him -p ace'
passed by the D. Aud.
That the Eastern shore Treasurer pay to, John Page, Isaac Perkins
and Josiah Johnson Comm" for Kent County six thousand Pounds
to enable them to carry into Execution the Act for the immediate
Supply of Flour and other Provisions for the Army to be ac-
counted for.
of the Council of Maryland. 135
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to William Mirldleton LiUr C B
10 hanks of Marline for the use of the Dolphin. ^'i- ^^ .
' [Marline is
That the said Commissary deliver to Barrack Butt of the 2'' Kegi- a small line
ment one Shirt and i p"" stockings to be charged to the said Regim' stranTsj
That Capt. Geo. Keeports deliver to Capt. David Lynn of the 7*''
Regim' one p'' Brittanies of the 2'' Quality to Capt. William Dent
Beall of the 6 Reg' i piece of Brittanies of the 2"^ Quality anrl also
to Col° Kath' Ramsey one p^ of Brittanies of the first Quality in part
of the Articles allowed to the Officers of the MaryH Line by the
G. Assembly.
[Council to Colo. Isaac Perkins] Liber C C
Sir, We have received yours of the 2^ Instant with its Several pg^^
Enclosures. The sending to Camp a Part of the French Purchases,
may be productive of Inconveniencies, however the Motives you
assign for the Measure, will justify it, if any Thing can ; you will
take Care to retain as much in your Hands, in or near the same
Neighbourhood, from which you sent the French Flour, as will be
sufficient to replace the full Quantity. You have enclosed, the Cer-
tificates, and an Order on the Treasurer of the Eastern Shore for
£6000 to enable the Commissioners of Kent County to carry the Law
for the Supply %i^^ into Execution
[Council to Mr. Josiah Johnson, Kent County] Liber C C
Sir We this Day received yours of the 8"" ult° and have laid it ^35^^
before the General Assembly. It will not be proper to remove the
Flour said to be French Property; if it turns out such, it is to be
returned and we request you to inform us immediately in whose
Hands the Flour was seized, and we shall give our Orders accord-
ingly. The Army continues in an alarming Situation for Want of
Provisions and your utmost Exertions are necessary
[Council to the Naval Officer at Baltimore] p. 87
Sir M"" Stephen Steward who has the Conduct of the Ship Chase,
the Property of the Continent destined for Europe, is under some
Apprehensions that he may meet with Difficulties in sending the
Necessary Quantities of Provisions from Baltimore to Patuxent
where the Ship now lies, for the Use of her Crew. We think under
the 8'^ Section of the Act to prohibit for a limited Time &'^^ you may
with Propriety give the desired Indulgence, what Quantity may be
sufficient for her Passengers and Mariners to her Port of Deliverv^
and Return, you are more competent to judge of then we are.
[Council to Capt Geo P. Keeports]
Sir Col. Ramsay being on his Return to New York, we request
you to procure him Cloth &'^^ sufficient for a suit of Regimental Uni-
form, suitable to his Station, and the Amount shall be transmitted
to you, on your sending the Account.
136 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to the Board of War]
No. 22
Gentlemen We have been informed there have been frequent In-
stances of States exchanging Officers taken by the Militia for those
of their respective States, in the Hands of the Enemy even without
an Application to your Honorable Board or His Excellency. If we
are rightly informed, and such Practice has generally prevailed and
been acquiesced in, it is our earnest Desire that Lieu* Colonel Con-
nelly who was captivated in this State and is now in your Custody,
being deemed and adjudged by Congress a Prisoner of War and
redeemable, should be exchanged for Lieu' Col° Ramsay, an Officer
of extraordinary and distinguished Merit in the Maryland Line.
As those Gentlemen are equal in Rank, we flatter ourselves no Objec-
tion can be made to such Exchange. This Application would not
have been so long neglected, if we had not expected that a general
Cartel would have been established and rendered it unnecessary.
[Council to His Ex'y Gen'l Washington]
Sir We have wrote to the Board of War, requesting that Lieu*
Col" Connelly, who was captivated in this State, and is adjudged
by Congress, a Prisoner of War and redeemable, may be exchanged
for Lieu* Col° Ramsay, an Officer in the Maryland Line. The extra-
ordinary Merit of this Gentleman makes us very solicitous, that this
Exchange should take Place and has induced us to desire your Ex-
cellency's Interposition in his Favor, if it should be approved by you.
We are informed that there have been several Instances of such
Exchanges having been made to the Advantage of other States, and
from thence are led to hope there will be no Difficulty in complying
with our Request in the first Instance
Liber C B Monday 10*^ April 1780.
No. 23
April ID Present as on Saturday —
^' ^^^ Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Thomas Wind-
ham a recruit for the i^* Regim* a Suit of Cloaths the Bounty all*^
by the Act of Assembly.
p. 136 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. Henry
Gaither of the i^' Regim* five thousand Dollars to be expended in
the recruiting Service and Accounted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Lowe one hundred and thirty
five Pounds, ten shillings due him per Account passed by the Aud.
Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to John Forbes Exf of James Forbes
deceased three thousand one hundred and seventy Pounds p Ace*
passed by the Aud. Gen'
of the Council of Maryland. l^y
[Council to Mr David Poe Q. M.] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir This has been for some Time and at present is a Place of Ren- p. 88
dezvous for a Number of Soldiers and Recruits belonginf^ to the
Continental Army and how lone;- Circumstances may require the
Detention of them, we know not but must request you to send us an
immediate supply of Pork, we think two Waj^gon Loads would
suffice hitherto they have subsisted upon the State Provisions which
are now nearly exhausted.
Tuesday ii April 1780. April n
Present as on Yesterday. No. 23
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Wilmot
jun*" Two hundred and Eighty Eight Pounds due him -p Ace' passed
by the Dep>' Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Francis Dallam, Fifteen thousand
Pounds to be delivered over to Col° Richard Dallam on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to the said Francis Dallam Twenty
nine Pounds six shillings and Eight pence for the use of Capt. W"
Bradford & his Comp^ p Ace* pass'^ by A. G'
That the said Treasurer pay to Richard Sprigg Esq"" nine hundred
and thirty eight Pounds due him -p Ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to William Yieldhall four hundred
Pounds due him p Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Dennis Kelly & Nicholas
Nicholson recruits for the i^' Regim' each one Suit of Cloaths the
Bounty all'' by the Gen' Assembly.
That the said Commissary deliver to Col° Uriah Forrest 14
Blanketts.
Lieut. Adam Hoops of the 4"^ Maryland Regim' recommended
to the Board of War as Capt Lieut in the room of Capt. Lieut. Crom-
well who resigned 15 Dec. 1779.
Commission of Letter of Marque & Reprisal issued to Joseph
Greenway Comm*" of the Brigantine Virginia burthen 100 Tons,
navigated by 24 Men, mounting 8 Carriage Guns 4 Swivels and 8
Musketts, belonging to Hooe & Harrisons of Alexandria Virginia.
Miss Elizabeth Allen of Frederick County is recommended by this
Board to His Excellency Gen' Washington or the Commanding
Officer at Elizabeth Town for his Licence to go into the City of
New York for the Purpose of obtaining a Passage to Great Britain
agreeably to a Resolve of the House of Delegates of the 1 1 April &
the Like Permission & Recommendation granted to INIajor Sweeney
to go into the City of New York for the Purpose of obtaining a
Passage to Ireland agreeably to a Resolve of the House of Delegates
of 4"^ of April.
138 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to Richard Dallam Esqr]
No. 22
p. 88 Sir We send you by your Brother fifteen thousand Pounds, which
is as much as the State of the Treasury and other pressing Calls will
at present admit. We shall, in a short Time have it more in our
Power to determine on what is to be done about the Bran, Shorts
and Ship Stufif. If the Maryland Troops move to the Southward, of
which we have received some, tho' not official, Information, there
will, probably be a sufiicient Demand for it
[Council to Colo. Edward Gaither]
Sir The Difficulty you are under, in Consequence of your Con-
tract with Tho^ Maccaulley appears to us to have arose from your
purchasing instead of seizing the Corn in his Possession. You have
still a Power of seizing it, which you ought to do and pursue the
Directions of the Law. Some Certificates are sent by the Bearer.
[Council to Colo. Josias Carvil Hall.]
Sir — We received your Favor of the 6*'' Ins* and have agreeable
to your Request, appointed Adam Hoops Cap* Lieu* to fill the
Vacancy occasioned by the Resignation of M'' Cromwell. M'' John
Randall was appointed an Ensign, but the Board of War refused to
commission him, his being State Agent at the Time, we conjecture
to be the Reason, and therefore conclude a Reappointment previous
to his Resignation, would be unnecessary. We cannot appoint
M*" James Clark, consistent with the Recommendation of Congress,
by which we are desired to forbear any further Appointments. We
shall transmit a Certificate of the Appointment of Cap* Hoops, to the
Board of War. By an Act passed in October 1777, the County
Courts are empowered to afford Assistance to the Families of Re-
cruits raised in Virtue of it, during the Absence of such Recruits,
if they stand in Need, and we observe similar Clauses are inserted in
the subsequent recruiting Acts. The Soldiers that enlisted prior to
October 1777, under former Laws, are not comprehended within the
Letter of either of those Clauses, but we have no Doubt of their being
within the Spirit, and think their Families equally entitled to the
Assistance of the Public
April 12 Wednesday 12*'' April 1780
No. 23 Present as on Yesterday,
p. 136 Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Thomas Mor-
man a Recruit for the 6 Reg* one Suit of Cloaths the Bounty all*^ by
the Gen' Ass^
That the said Commissary deliver to Ens Henry Clements 3 yds
Linen for Lining 2 p*" Stockings in part of the Articles allowed by
the Gen' Assembly.
of the Council of Maryland. 139
That the said Corny Deliver to Capt. Jos. Smith of Nath' Gists Reg. Lil^tr C B
3 yds Linen for Lining & 2 j/ Stockings in part of the Articles &c* °' ^^
Ordered That Capt. Geo. Kceports deliver to Ens. Henry Clements p. 137
Cloth sufif' for a Suit of Cloaths, 3 yds shalloon and i p" Brittanies
of the 3'' Quality in part of the Articles all'^ Sjc"
That the said Capt. Geo. Keeports deliver to Capt. Joseph Smith
of the Maryland part of Col° Nath' Gists Regim' Cloth suff for a
Suit of Cloaths & 2 p' Brittanies of the second Quality in part of the
Articles allowed by the General Assembly.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to his Excellency
Thomas Sim Lee Esq"" Two thousand and Eighty three Pounds, six
shillings and Eight Pence for i m° Salary to this Instant
That the said Treasurer pay to John Burgess Esq' three Pounds
for the use of Henry Owings due him p Account passed by the
D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Ann Williams one hundred and
thirty five Pounds due her p Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to John Bullen Ass* Dep^ Q*" Masf
Gen' at the Post of Annapolis five thousand Pounds for the use of
his Department to be charged to the United States agreeably to a
Resolve of the General Assembly of the 10 Inst.
That the said Treasurer pay to the said John Bullen five hundred
and sixty two Pounds, ninteen shillings due him p Ace* passed by
the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Jonathan Parker five hundred and
forty Pounds due him p Account passed by the Aud. Gen' —
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Samuel Sadler one hundred
and ninteen Pounds, fifteen shillings due him p Account passed bv
the Aud. Gen'
That Thomas Johnson j"" receive out of the State Shop i P of
Cream of Tarter to be returned or paid for.
John Heugh and Archibald Hadow are recommended by this
Board to His Excellency General Washington or the Commanding
Officer at Elizabeth Town for his Licence to go into the City of New
York, for the Purpose of obtaining a Passage to Great Britain agree-
ably to a Resolve of the Ho. of Delegates of the 12*'' Inst.
Licence granted to John Bullen to Purchase Provisions in the 4*''
District according to the late Act of Assembly in such Case made and
Provided, he having produced his Commission under James Calhoun
Depy Quarter M-- Gen' of the 18"^ of June 1778 and a Certificate of
his having taken the Oath required by Law.
Commissions issued to Thomas Tibbels appointed 2^ Lieut. Samuel
Barrow Ens of Capt. Richard Bruff's Comp>- in the 4*^ Battalion of
Militia in Talbot County and also to Charles Gardiner Capt. in the
I40 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B room of Jon^ Abell, William Start i^' L* Charles Sherwood 2 L'
^°- ^^ and Richard Harrington Ens. belonging to the 38* Batt. of Mil' in
the County aforesaid.
Liber C C [Council to Mr. Abraham Faw]
No 22
p. 89 Sir. The above is a Copy of our Answer to your former Letter.
vide Lre of A Pair of Cloth Breeches and Overalls should be issued to each
Recruit, if you have them, they being Part of the State Bounty and
it will be proper to have the Cloathing made up, at the Price you
mention
April 13 Thursday 13* April 1780
Liber C B
No. 23 Present as on Yesterday except Tames Brice Esq''
p. 137
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to James Ringgold
nine hundred and fifty seven Pounds fifteen shillings due him p
Ace* passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. Gaither 6
Matrosses, 6 p' Sheets, 6 Blankets, & i Pot of the Furniture of the
Hospital, for the use of the sick soldiers now in this City and to be
returned into the Store,
p. 138 Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Nathan Peak
of the I** Reg* i shirt to Robert Baily of the same Reg* and William
Newton of the 2^ Regim* i p"" Overalls each to be charged to the
Continent.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. Joseph Smith of
Col° Nath' Gists Regim* four hundred Dollars the Gratuity allowed
by a Resolution of the Gen' Assembly of the 4*'' of Dec"" 1778 and the
further sum of Two thousand Dollars by the Act relating to the Offi-
cers and Soldiers &c^ passed July 1779 agreeably to a Resolve of the
General Assembly passed 11 April 1780.
That the said Treasurer pay to Geo. Ranken one hundred and
Fifty Pounds due him for acting as Cfk to the State's Sale of Public
Property.
That the said Treasurer pay to William M*^Bryde seven hundred
and sixty one Pounds, seventeen shillings and six Pence for the use
of Henry Dickinson p Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Jeremiah T. Chase Esq*" Eight
hundred and Eighty Pounds for his Attend^ in Council to this Inst,
inclusive.
By his Excellency Thomas Sim Lee Esquire Governor of Mary-
land. A Proclamation
I hereby appoint Wednesday the 26 Day of April next to be ob-
served throughout this State as a Day of Fasting, Humiliation &
Prayer agreeably to the Recommendation of Congress. Given at
of the Council of Maryland. 141
Annapolis this 13"' day of April in the year of our Lord one thou- Liber C B
sand seven hundred and Eighty. Tho Sim Lee ^^
By his Ex''^ Command. T. Johnson Jun"" Sec''
Pardon granted to John Rodgers of Frederick County convicted
at the last March Court for said County on Condition that he forth-
vi'ith enlist himself into one of the Regiments of the Quota of this
State in the Continental Army and do not desert therefrom, that he
pay all Charges incurred in carrying on the Prosecution, pay four
fold to the Person injured, and that he do not in future reside in the
Neighbourhood where the Offence was Committed.
[Council to Benj'n Nicholson Esqr, Judge of the Admiralty Court] Liber C C
No. 23
Sir We observe that a Libel has been exhibited in the Court of p. 89
Admiralty on Behalf of the State against the Sloop Polly, her Ap-
parel &'^^ and Cargoe lately commanded by Capt. Peregrine Dunk
and that Notice is given by William Gibson Register of the said
Court to the Owners of the said Sloop and all others concerned, that
a Court of Admiralty for the Trial of the Facts contained in the said
Libel will be held on the third Day of May next and are informed
that on the Petition of Samuel Smith one of the Owners of the said
Vessel, you have appointed the 15'^ of April for the Trial of the
said Vessel ^'^^ This State is deeply interested, and we cannot con-
sent that the Trial should be brought on. in the Absence of the Attor-
ney General, before the Day originally appointed and notified by the
Register of the Court —
[Council to Capt. Michael Boyer]
Sir The General Assembly have passed " A Supplement to the
Act for recruiting the Quota of Troops of this State in the American
Army," in Virtue of which the Bounty and other Priveleges allowed
to those who enlisted before the first Instant are extended and given
to such as may enlist after that Period & before the first Day of
August. We rejoice at your Prospect of Success
Friday 14**" April 1780. April 14
Present as on yesterday. No. 23
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Frank Leeke P' ^^^
Esq"" nine thousand three hundred and thirty seven Pounds, nine
shillings and two pence to be delivered over to Jonathan Hudson
Esq"" in part of the sum of 30.24if due him for Linens purchased of
him by the Governor &C° for the Officers of the Maryland Line.
That the said Treasurer pay to Allen Quynn Esq"" three hundred
and seventy four Pounds due him per Ace' passed by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Peregrine Lethrbun,- Esq"" one
hundred and forty five Pounds, two shillings and six Pence for the
142 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B use of Col" W™ Bordley and one hundred and Eighty six Pounds,
^o- 23 five shillings for the use of Daniel Fisher as p Accounts passed by
the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Serj' John Lindiff, three hundred
& four Pounds seventeen shillings & six Pence "p Ace* passed by the
D. Aud.
p. 139 Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Ens Caleb
Mason of the 2'^ Regiment 3 yds Linen for Lining and 2 p"" Stockings
in part of the Articles allowed by the Gen' Assembly.
That the said Commissary deliver to Benjamin Fitzgerrald a Re-
cruit for the 7"" Reg* one Suit of Cloaths the Bounty allowed by the
late Act of Assembly.
That Capt. George Keeports deliver to Ens. Caleb Mason of the
2*^ Reg* Cloth suff* for a Suit of Cloaths, 3 yds shalloon and i p^
Brittanies of the 3'^ Quality in part of the Articles &c^
That the said Geo. Keeports deliver to Lieut. James John Skinner
of the 7**" Regim* i p^ of Brittanies of the 2^ Quality in part of the
Articles &c^
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Chrisf Birkhead Two
hundred and Eighteen Pounds, fifteen shillings for the use of Thomas
Martin, three hundred and twenty two Pounds for the use of Edward
Trippe and one hundred and ninty Pounds for the use of James
Smith p Acc*^ passed by the Dep'' Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Stephen West three thousand, two
hundred and forty three Pounds, fifteen shillings for 170 p*' of
Stockings purchased of him by the Governor and Council for the
use of the Army.
April 15 Saturday 15 April 1780.
Present as on yesterday.
Benjamin Bunbury is recommended by this Board to his Excel-
lency General Washington or the Commanding Officer at Elizabeth
Town for his Licence to go into the City of New York for the Pur-
pose of obtaining a Passage to Ireland agreeably to a Resolve of the
House of Del, this Ins*
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Weltha Flem-
ming Thirty three Pounds p Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the Collector of the Tax for Baltimore County pay to Capt.
John Smith of the 3'' Regim* six thousand Dollars to be expended in
the recruiting Service and Accounted for.
That Capt. Geo. Keeports deliver to Richard Sappington Surgeon
to the i^* Regim* Cloth suff* for a Suit of Cloaths, 3 yds shalloon,
& I p^ Brittanies of the second Quality in part of the Articles allowed
by the Gen' Assembly.
of the Council of Maryland. 143
[Council to Commrs for Baltimore 'iown] Liber C C
No. 22
Gent. M"" Poc, wlio acts in the Quartermasters Department at p. 8fj
Baltimore Town represents to us that he is in g-reat Want of Foraj^e,
you will therefore deliver him 300 Bushels of Indian Corn and tiie
Bran and Shorts produced from all the Wheat you have collected
except that which was purchased by the French Agents.
[Council to Mr. David Poe Q. M.]
Sir We have wrote to the Commissioners of Baltimore Town to
supply you with some Bran and Shorts and 300 Bushels of Corn,
which you will take an Account of and return the same to this Board.
Your Requisition of Money cannot be complied with, by us, you must
apply to the General Assembly
[Council to Colo Elijah Robosson]
Sir M"" John Bullen who acts in the Quartermaster's Department,
is in great Want of Forage, you will therefore supply him with all
the Bran and Shorts produced from the Wheat you have collected.
Monday 17 Apnl 1780. April 17
Liber C B
Present as on Saturday. James Brice Esq' Attended. Xo. 23
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to John Westby,
Henry Hill, James Ausley and Charles Brooks recruits for the 7"^
Regim' each a Suit of Cloaths the Bounty all^ by the late Act of
Assembly.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Richard Bryan, three
thousand six hundred Dollars to be delivered over to William Wool-
ford recruiting Officer for Dorchester County to be by him expended
in the recruiting Service and Accounted for.
p- 139
[Council to Capt William Woolford] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir We have drawn an Order on the Treasurer to M*" Bryan for p. 90
3600 Dollars to be delivered to you, to be expended in the recruiting
Service. The Bounties Privileges and Cloathing allowed to Recruits
by the Act of the last Assembly are by this continued until the first
Day of August next.
Tuesday 18 April 1780. April 18
_, , Liber C B
Present as on yesterday. No. 2z
Ordered that Pat. Hamilton Esq*" ColK of the Tax for Cecil County
pay to Elijah Cole Two thousand five hundred pounds to enable him
to carry into Execution the Act for the immediate Supply of Flour
& other Provisions for the Army.
144 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Ordered That Com° Grason deliver to William Hemsley Esq''
^n 140 ^bout 26 fathom of 3 In rope.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Col° George Strieker two
hundred and Eighty seven Pounds, seven shillings and six Pence for
the use of Capt. Mich' Boyer p Ace* passed by the Aud. G'
That the said Treasurer pay to John Shaw one thousand Pounds
on Account
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Cuthbert Abell, Gabriel
Williams, Cuthbert Stone and Arthur M'^Lane Recruits for the 7
Regim* each a Suit of Cloaths the Bounty allowed by the late Act of
Assembly.
That the said Commissary deliver to Col° Mathew Driver Twenty
eight Pounds, ten shillings in Cloathing for the use of Mich' Merian
a 9 Months Soldier in the 5 Regim' Disch*^ due him by the Act to
procure Troops for the American Army.
That the said Commissary deliver to M''^ M'^Hard 3 yds flannel
to be ret** or paid for.
That the said Commissary deliver to Serj* Enoch M'^Lane of the
y^^ Regim* & Aaron Spalding of the 2'' Reg' one shirt each.
That the Collector of the Tax for Saint Mary's County pay to
Serj* Enoch M*^Lane of the y^^ Reg* three thousand Dollars to be
expended in the recruit^ Service & Acc*^ for.
Commissions issued to Joshua Chippy app*^ 2^ Lieut. John Tolson
Ens. of Capt. Hughletts Com^. Edgar Rumney i^* Lieut, Charles
Lecompt 2'' Lieut. & Joseph Dixon Ens. of Capt. Robert Postle-
wait's Compy belonging to the 8* Batt, of Mil^ Carol County.
Liber C C [Council to Mr. Elijah Cole]
^°- ^^ Sir We received your Letter of the 27*'' March and have sent you
an Order on the Collector of Cecil for two thousand five hundred
Pounds current Money for the Purpose of purchasing Flour Barrels,
which we imagine will be fully sufficient, if not, inform us.
[Council to Mr. William McBryde]
Sir Your Letter of the 19*'' Jan''^ we lately received. You must
send forward the 152 Barrels of Flour purchased by Order of the
Governor and Council and deliver it to M"" Henry Hollingsworth at
the Head of Elk and take his Receipt ; you must also deliver the Corn
to M"" Hollingsworth and send us an Account of the Quantity.
[Council to Gen'l Smallwood]
Sir We had the Pleasure of receiving your Favor of the 15'^ Ins'
by M"" M'^Clain and have given him an Order for Cloathing for the
Recruits and an Order on the Collector of Charles County for 3000
of the Council of Maryland. 145
Dollars. It is not in our Power to furnish them with Blankets at Liber C C
this Place. We are much concerned that M' Ranrlall, by his Manner ^"- ^^
of distributing the Cloth purchased for the Officers has given Cause
for the Complaint of Partiality, mentioned in Col'^ Gunby's letter
to you and can assure you that it is our Inclination to remove that
and every other Ground of Disgust and Uneasiness among the Offi-
cers and we shall take such Measures as will effectually prevent the
like Complaint
Wednesday 19 April 1780. April 19
Present as on yesterday. ^°- ^3
Commissions of Letter of Marque and Reprisal issued to Charles
Harrison Comm'' of the Schooner Morrice 35 Tons burthen, navi-
gated by 14 Men, mounting 4 Carriage Guns, 4 Swivels and 6
Musketts also to William Coward Commander of the Schooner
Holker, 50 Tons burthen navigated by 17 Men mounting 6 Howitz
and 4 Swivels and belonging to Mathew Ridley and Comp^ of
Baltimore.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Col° Uriah
Forrest ninety one Pounds, two shillings and six pence and Seventy
three Pounds, Eleven Shillings and three Pence for the Use of Col°
Francis Ware, One hundred and two Pounds ten Shillings for the
use of Thos. Crackalls and Twenty nine Pounds five shillings for
the use of Francis Dickson per Accounts passed by the Aud. General.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Callahan one hundred and
Eighty Pounds Eight shillings for the use of Capt. James Wiley and
Comp^ p pay roll exam'^ & passed by D. Aud.
[Council to Capt. Geo. P. Keeports] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir Upon a Consideration of all Circumstances, we prefer the p. 90
Purchase of M"" Hudson's Blankets to Col° Dorsey's Baize and there-
fore desire you to engage all he has at £125 to be paid for in a rea-
sonable Time, that is to say, when the State of our Treasury will
admit of it. You are to secure the 500 y"^^ of Oznabrigs immediately
and we wish you to make a considerable Addition thereto, especially
if to be had for 17 DolP the whole to be made into Overalls. If the
Maryland Troops should march to the Southward, Linen Overalls
will be indispensably necessary, as well as a large Supply of Shoes.
To call your Attention to the Purchase of those important Articles
of Cloathing, we trust is needless, shall therefore only recommend
Expedition. You will not deliver the shoes without further Orders,
as we apprehend the Officers have no Claim upon the State for them.
Send us a particular Account of all the Cloathing you have on Hand
with a Description of the Qualities as near as can be. We are sur-
146 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C prized to hear the Contract was not made with Evans for the whole
^0 gi ^■^ ^^^ Buttons which should be done without Delay on the best
Terms you can.
[Council to Colo Ephraim Blaine]
Sir — The Rum which was in this City belonging to the Continent,
M"" Ashmead informs us, was, some Time Since forwarded to Col°
Hollingsworth at the Head of the Bay and, as he believes, is in Phila-
delphia before this. The Charge for Storage, we have heard is ex-
travagant but as the Rum is delivered, we have no Doubt you may
reduce it to the Bounds of Moderation. We flatter ourselves with
the Pleasure of seeing you here in a short Time and are in the Mean
Time with great Respect
Liber C B Thursday 20 April 1780.
p. 140 PresL as on yesterday.
April 20 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Samuel Hep-
burn two thousand nine hundred and three Pounds, ten shillings and
ten pence to be delivered over to Jonathan Hudson in full of the
Sum of £30,241 due him for Linens purch*^ of him by the Gov*" &
Council for the Officers of the Maryland Line.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Crisall three thousand
Pounds on Account.
p. 141 That the said Treasurer pay to John Lam' Wilmer Esq*" three hun-
dred and thirty six pounds ten shillings for the use of Thomas Ellis
due him p Ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
On the representation of the Magistrates and Sundry respectable
Inhabitants of Montgomery County Pardon granted to Negroe
Marlow Slave of Samuel Biggs of the said County condemned at
the County Court for House breaking and stealing sundries thereout.
Commissions issued to John Thompson appointed Col° George
Bayard L' CoI° James Hackett Capt in the room of Simon Wicks,
John Hackett i^' Lieut. John Whittingham 2 L' David Lindsey Ens.
Jacob Walters Capt in the room of John Sudler, Philip Coppage i
L' Corn^ Commegys 2 L' Thomas Mead Ens. Richard Holding Capt.
in the room of William Brown, Thomas Roberts i Lieut. John
Duncan 2^ Lieut. Thomas Wiggans Ens — Thomas Seager Capt.
James Thompson i L' James Holding 2'^ U William Thompson
Ens. Thomas Price Capt in the room of Vachel Downes Bixby
Newman i^' L' Samuel Walls 2^ U Samuel Thomas Ens. William
Falconer Capt. in the room of W" Clarkeson W" i^' Lieut. Henry
Covington 2 Lieut. James Massey Ens. Sam' Ridgeway Capt in the
room of Isaac Scriviner, John Y. Keene 1=' Lieut, Hugh Henry
2^ Lieut, Edward Covington Ens. of the 5"" Batt. of Militia in Queen
Anns County.
of the Council of Maryland. 147
Friday 21 April 1780 LiU-r C B
Present as on Yesterday. April 21
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer i)ay to Col" Uriah
Forrest one thousand one hundred Dollars to be expended in the
recruiting- Service and Accounted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to Stephen West Esq'' five hundred
and Sixty two Pounds ten shillings for 30 pair of Stockings pur-
chased of him by the Governor for the use of the Army.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Ens Samuel Hamilton
of the 6*'' Reg' 4 Suits of Cloaths except 2 Coats for four Recruits
enlisted by him
That the said Commissary deliver to the said Ens. Samuel Hamil-
ton 3 yds. Linen for Lining in part of the Articles allowed by the
late Act of Assembly.
That the said Commissary deliver to Ens. Richard Chew of the
2^ Brigade 3 yds Linen for Lining and 2 p'' Stockings in part of the
Articles &c^
That the said Commissary deliver to Lieut. Charles Bevan of the
6* Regim' 3 yds Linen for Lining in part of the Articles &c^
That the said Commissary deliver to Ens. John Boone of the i^*
Reg' 3 yds Linen for Lining and 2 p*" Stockings in part of the Arti-
cles &c^
That the said Commissary deliver to Lieut Nich® Manger of the
3"^ Reg' 3 yds. Linen for Lining in part of the Articles &c*
That Capt. George Keeports deliver to Ens. Samuel Hamilton of
the 6 Reg' 3^ yds. Cloth, 3 yds shalloon and one p^ Brittanies of the
3*^ Quality — to Lieut. Charles Bevan of the said Reg' 3^ yds. Cloth,
3 yds. Shalloon & i p^ Brittanies of the 3'' Quality — to Ens. Richard
Chew of the 2^ Brigade Cloth sufif' for a Suit of Cloaths, 3 yds
Shalloon, and one p^ Brittanies of the 3'' Quality to Ens John Boone
of the i^' Regim' Cloth suff' for a Suit of Cloaths, 3 yds. Shalloon
and I p^ of Brittanies of the 3*^ Quality and also to Lieut Nicholas
Manger of the third Regim' 3I yds Cloth and 3 yds. Shalloon in part
of the Articles allowed them by the Act of the Gen' x\ssembly relat-
ing to the Officers and Soldiers &c^
[Council to Colo. Nathaniel Ramsay] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir — It is with great Pleasure we inform you that the General p. 91
Assembly have passed an Act, enabling us to afiford Assistance to
the Captive Officers of this State in New York. If a Flag and Pass-
port can be obtained, we have a Power to send into New York or
such Place as the Enemy will permit, such a Quantity of Flour, Corn,
Beans, Peas, Bacon and Pork, in Barrels, as may be deemed suffi-
cient by this Board, for the Support of the Officers of this State now
148 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C with the Enemy, and as much Bar Iron and Pine Plank, not exceed-
^°" ^^ ing one Inch in Thickness as will furnish each Officer with Specie
to purchase Cloaths, Linen and other necessary Apparel and to de-
fray contingent Expences. Our Wish that this Business should be
conducted in such a Manner as will most speedily relieve the Wants
of the Officers and give them Satisfaction, induces us to hope a Flag
and Passport may be procured from the Enemy to send into New
York for the Captive Officers of this State not more than 125 Bar-
rels of Flour, 50 Bushels of Peas 6000" of Bacon and 10 Barrels of
Pork thirty Tons of Bar Iron and 40,000 Feet of Pine Plank; a
Blank to be left for the Name of the Vessel and the Names of the
Captain and Hands to navigate her. We do not think the above mode
liable to any Objection, because the Extent and Kind of Supplies to
be sent will be known and if they do not exceed what will be suffi-
cient to answer the Purposes of relieving the Wants of the Officers
and supplying them with Specie to purchase Cloathing no Inconveni-
ence can possibly result to the Enemy from their Indulgence. If the
Enemy will not grant a Flag and Passport in a Way so general, be
pleased to let us know by the earliest Opportunity, in what Manner
they may be obtained, that the most effectual Measures may be fallen
on to expedite the necessary Supplies.
Liber C B Saturday 22*^ April 1780,
23
42
April 22
p. 142 Present as on yesterday.
Commissions of Letters of Marque and Reprisal issued to Thomas
Johnson Commander of the Brig Ranger 150 Tons burthen navi-
gated by 50 Men, mounting 14 Carriage Guns, belonging to Daniel
Bowley and John M'^Lure of Baltimore and also to Thomas Gibbons
Commander of the Schooner Jeune Fendant 40 Tons burthen navi-
gated by 12 Men mounting 4 Carriage Guns, 4 Swivels and 10 small
Arms belonging to Smith and Mathews & Comp^.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Boone
app*^ an Ens. in the i^' Maryl'^ Regim* Two thousand Dollars to be
expended in the Recruit^ Service & Ace** for
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Nich^ Manger of the 3'*
Regim' one thousand five hundred Dollars to be expended in the
Recruiting Service & Accounted for
That the said Treasurer pay to Francis Dallam one thousand
Dollars to be delivered over to Richard Dallam Esq*" on Account.
That the Collector of the Tax for Washington County pay to
Capt John Read of the Comp^ of Infantry to be raised in Virtue of
the late Act of Assembly, seven thousand five hundred Dollars to be
expended in the Recruiting Service and Acc"^ for
of the Council of Maryland. 149
Commission issued to John Read app'' Capt. William Piles Lieut, Liber C B
and Nath' Beall Magruder Ens. of a Comp^ of Infantry to be raised ^^- ^^
in Virtue of the late Act of Assembly to raise a Comp^ of Infantry
to serve jvithin the State.
On the Applicatifjn of William Smith Esq'' of Baltimore Town
who is to this purpose commissioned and Authorized by M*" Holker
who is Agent for the Marine of his most Christian Majesty Licence
is hereby granted to Lade and export in the Schooner's Luzerne and
Jeune Fendant, now lying in the Port of P.altimore, their Cargoes
of Flour and other Provision for the use of the Fleet and Army of
his most Christian Majesty in the West Indies, the said Schooners
clearing out at the proper Office and the Captains complying with
the Act of Assembly in such Case made and Provided.
[Council to Gen'l Smallwood] Liber C C
BT . . No. 22
Sir We are sorry it is not in our Power to make the Provision p. 92
we wish for M'' Hamilton, who is honored with your Recommenda-
tion. The Congress by a late Resolve, requested that this Board
would make no further Appointments for the present, and since the
Receipt of their Requisition, we have not introduced any Person
into the Maryland Line. On the 26* of lan'^^ last, the Board of
War were desired to commission the Sergeants you recommended
last Fall and we have no Doubt but that the Commissions may be
obtained, upon Application. We shall give Orders to furnish our
Troops on their March through this State with the whole of the
Species of Cloathing you mention that are on Hand.
[Council to Richard Dallam Esqr]
Sir We have received yours of the 16* and 18* Ins* M"" Wheeler
is answerable for all the Provision seized by him and must pursue
the Directions pointed out by the Law, against any Person taking it
away. We have it not in our Power to send you any Money by your
Brother, not having above £8000 in the Treasury and we are equally
uneasy on this Account with yourself. The Discharge of the Cer-
tificates is entirely with the General Assembly. Please to deliver to
M*" William Smith or his Order all the French Flour and Wheat you
have seized and send us an Account of it.
[Council to William Smith Esqr.]
Sir We have sent Permissions to load the Vessels mentioned in
your Letter of the 20"" Ins' with Flour for the Use of the Fleet and
Army of his most Christian Majesty in the West Indies. It is not
now in our Power to fix the Time of the Delivery of the Flour al-
lotted for the French by the State, but shall endeavour to have it
done as soon as possible. We have wrote to M'' Dallam to deliver to.
150 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C you and your Order, the French Flour and Wheat seized by him and
^°- ^^ shall direct the Commissioners of the several Counties that have
made Seizures of the French Flour, to restore it to you; enclosed
is an Order for that Purpose, on the Commissioners of Baltimore
County.
Liber C B Monday 24 April 1780
No. 23
p. 142 Present as on Saturday.
Commission of a Letter of Marque and Reprisal issued to William
Weems Commander of the Sloop Porpoise 80 Tons burthen navi-
gated by 16 Men mounting- six Carriage Guns 4 Howitzs and 6
small Arms belonging to Robt. Morris of the State of Pennsylvania
Stephen Steward, Wallace, Davidson and Johnson & John Muir of
Maryland.
On the Application of William Smith Esq"" &c. Licence granted
to Lade and export in the Brig Ranger now lying in the Port of Bal-
[Scupper timore her Cargoe of Flour and other Provision for the use of his
nails are most Christian Majesty &c^ as above,
little short "^ .
nails with Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt Robert
'''^"madron ^^''T ^^ the Boat Plater 12 hanks Marline and 150 Scupper Nails.
purpose to That the said Commissary deliver to Capt Thomas Lansdale of
scupper the i^' Reg' 3 yds Linen for Lining and 2 p*" Stockings in part of the
leathers] Articles &c^
That the said Commissary deliver to Capt. Levin Handy of s'''
Reg. 3 yds. Linen for Lining in part of the Articles &c*
p. 143 Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to George Hey-
don, Dennis Conner, Sol° Hudson, Ananias Hudson, Francis Lan-
tenor, Benjamin Beach & Preston Richards Recruits for 5 Regim*
John Winn, Jonathan Driskell, John Denston, Solomon Britting-
ham and Thomas Neighenbough Recruits for the 2^ Reg' each a
Suit of Cloaths the Bounty allowed by the late Act of the General
Assembly.
That the said Commissary deliver to Lieut James Ewing of the
2^ Regim' 3 yds. Linen for Lining in part of the Articles allowed by
the Gen' Assembly.
That Capt. George Keeports deliver to Capt. Thomas Lansdale of
the 4"^ Regim' Cloth sufP for a Suit of Cloaths with Trimmings, 3
yds shalloon and i p^ of Brittanies — to Capt. Levin Handy of the
5 Reg' Cloth suff' for a Suit of Cloaths, with Trimmings & 3 yds
Shalloon and also to Lieut James Ewing of the 2^ Regim' Cloth
suff' for a Suit of Cloaths w* Trimmings 3 yds Shalloon and i p*
of Brittanies in part of the Articles allowed them b}'^ the Gen'
Assembly
of the Council of Maryland. 151
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Edwarrl Wrij^ht ten iji\,cT C B
thousand Dollars to be delivered over to Col" Henry Hollinjjsworth No. 23
on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Docf Adam I-'isher the followinj^
Sums for the use of the Persons thereto annexed •]) Accounts passerl
by the Dep^ Aud. viz. five hundred and seventy two Pounds, ten
shillings and five hundred and fourteen Pounds ten shillings for
the use of Richard Hafif one hundred & Sixty two Pounds for
Thomas Long, four hundred and five Pounds for Davifl Levy.
Two hundred & two Pounds, ten shillings for Jacob Ilouck one
hundred & thirty five Pounds for Geo. Bear, one hundred & thirty
five Pounds for Jacob Cort sixty seven Pounds ten shillings for
David Wise. Fifty Pounds fifteen shillings for Valentine Sommer
sixty three Pounds for George Beall, Twenty two Pounds, ten shil-
lings for John Zimmerman One hundred and fifty Pounds for Timo-
thy Swain, Thirty nine Pounds, fifteen shillings for Peter Wagoner
sixty seven Pounds, ten shillings for John Cray & forty five Pounds
for Henr}^ Clemans
That the said Treasurer pay to Docf Adam Fisher one thousand
two hundred and forty Pounds to be delivered over to Capt. Richard
Hafif for the use of himself and Guard over the Magazine near
Frederick Town on Account.
Whereas it is necessary that Vessels should be immediately pro-
vided to Transport the Troops of the United States from the Head
of Elk to the Common Wealth of Virginia to reinforce the Southern
Army and it being impracticable to procure a sufficient Number of
Vessels on hire you are hereby authorized and impowered to impress
as many Vessels and Hands as will be necessary for transporting
the Troops aforesaid with their Bagage from the Head of Elk to
Virginia. To Col° Henry Hollingsworth.
[Council to The Commissioners for Worcester County]
Liber C C
Gen' We are empowered by the enclosed Resolve, to give you -^ °- ■
Instructions respecting the Shipping the Corn seized by you, and do
direct the same to be Shipped in Sinepuxent Inlet and transported to
Trenton, as soon as you can. & delivered to the Continental Commis-
sary or Quartermaster at that Place, for which you are to take his
Receipt, as Part of the Supph^ to be furnished by us
[Council to Mr. Richard Harrison]
Sir The Plank you engaged to furnish the State, on Demand,
you are hereby requested to deliver to Samuel Chase Esq"" or his
Order, agreeably to your Contract a Copy of which you have
enclosed
P-93
152 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to Colo Henry HoUingsworth]
No. 22 _
Sir The enclosed will give you a Power to impress Vessels to
transport the Troops destined for reinforcing the Southern Army,
to be made Use of if the Vessels cannot be otherwise provided. We
shall endeavour to have one or more Look out Boats down the Bay.
It would be improper to depend entirely on them some of the Vessels
you will have may be fast Sailers and if put imder the Command
of trusty Officers, might proceed down before the Rest, every possi-
ble Caution should be taken on this Occasion. We are sorry the
State of the Treasury will not admit of our sending you more than
ten thousand Dollars : we will as soon as in our Power, supply what-
ever you advance in the manufacturing of the Wheat and other
Matters, not directed by the Law to be paid in Certificates. As we
have very little Provision at this Place, we suggest the Propriety of
your furnishing the Troops with a Sufficient Quantity to subsist them
on their Passage to Virginia, without having any Reliance on pro-
curing any here. You will make the same Allowance for the Vessels
and Hands impressed, as you pay for those hired
Liber c B Tuesday 25 April 1780.
No. 23
p. 143 Present as on yesterday —
^^^ Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to Jesse Littell
Eighty four Pounds, seven shillings and six Pence due him -p Ace'
passed by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Townsend one hundred
and fifty Pounds due him p Ace. passed by the D. Aud.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Ja^ Carter & Littleton
Willing recruits for i Reg each a Suit of Cloaths the Bounty all'^
by the late Act of Ass^
Liber C C [Council to Capt Geo. P. Keeports]
p. 93 Sir We must request you will deliver to Capt. Levin Handy all
the Cloth &"^^ for Officers Blankets, Overalls, Shirts and Shoes you
have on Hand, to be brought by him in M"" Middleton's Boat to this
Place, where they may with more Conveniency be distributed among
the Troops of the Maryland Line on their Route to the Southward.
If the Troops now under Innoculation and those you have Reason
shortly to expect to take the Small Pox are not provided with Blank-
ets, you are to retain in your Hands a Number sufficient for the
Purpose.
[Council to Thos Richardson Esqr]
Sir We have Reason to believe by the latest Intelligence received
that the Route of the Troops is changed and that they are to proceed
of the Council of Maryland. 153
down by Water : if it should prove otherwise, we shall attend to your LiJ^er C C
Advice and are obliged to you for your Information. It will be • "■ "
prudent to say nothing of the supposed Route of the Troops by
Water.
Wednesday 26"' April 1780 April 26
Present as on yesterday — No. 23
Ordered That the western .shore Treasurer pay to Lieut Edward
Dyer of the 2"'' Mary'' Regim' Two thousand Dollars allowed by
the Act relating to the Officers and Soldiers &''^ in lieu of the Arti-
cles for the year 1779.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Leypold, sixty thousand Dol-
lars to be deliv*^ over to Capt. George Keeports to be by him ex-
pended in the Purchase of Cloathing for the Army on Ace'
That Capt. George Keeports deliver to Lieut. Edward Dyer of the
2*^ Regim* i piece of Brittanies of the 2"** Quality, Cloth sufT' for a
Suit of Cloaths, with Trimmings and 3 yds Shalloon in part of the
Articles allowed by the General Assembly.
[Council to Mr. David Poe O. M.] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir We understood the Maryland Troops are at the Head of Elk p. 93
and are to call here on their way to the Southward. We have but a
small Quantity of Meat at this Post, and therefore shall be obliged
to you to send by M"" Joseph Middleton, fifty Barrels of Beef ; should
he not be able to bring it, by Waggons or other Conveyance,
immediately
[Council to Capt. Geo. P. Keeports] p. 94
Sir There are not more than 80,000 Dollars now in the Treasury,
60,000 of which we send you by M*" Leopold for the Purpose of satis-
fying the most hungry, and clamorous of your Creditors, it would
have given us Pleasure to remit the whole Sum vou require but that
is out of our Power, the Proportion drawn from our Stock is full
as much as can be spared. We shall take the earliest Opportunity
of supplying you with the Balance. The Time of Payment is rather
nearer at Hand than we had Reason to expect, especially for the
Blankets, either from your former Letter or our Instructions to you
on that Head. The Enclosure is a Copy of a Letter written to you,
by Cap* Handy, as he has met with unexpected Delays, it is sent by
this Opportunity, that you may be packing the Cloaths up and pre-
paring them for Delivery; and in Addition to the Articles mentioned
therein, we must desire you will also deliver to Capt. Handy, all the
Camp Kettles and other Camp Equipage you have, except those in
the Hospital
154 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Thursday 27* April 1780.
No. 23
April 27 Present as on Yesterday.
^■''*'* Ordered That Capt. George Keeports deliver to Capt William
Dent Beall of the 6"" Regim* Cloth suff' for a Suit of Cloaths, with
Trimmings & 3 yds Shalloon in part of the Articles allowed by the
General Assembly.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to the said Capt. William
D. Beall. 3 yds. Linen for lining and 2 pair of Stockings in part of
the Articles &"
That the said Commissary deliver to Capt. Henry Gaither, 4 p*"
of Overalls, 3 p*" of Stockings, 9 p'' shoes & 7 Shirts for the use of
the i^* Reg' 2 p"" Overalls, i p"" Stockings, 9 p'' shoes & 3 shirts for
the use of the 2^ Regim* 3 p"" shoes & i shirt for the use of the 6*''
and 5 p"" Shoes & 2 Shirts for the use of the 7"" Regiment.
That the said Commissary deliver to William Leslake recruits for
the 7*^ Regim* a Suit of Cloaths each, the Bounty of Cloathing all*^
by the late Act of Ass^
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. William Dent
Beall of 6* Regim* three thousand Dollars to be expended in the
Recruiting service & Accounted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Robert Berry of the Boat
Plater, one thousand Eight hundred Dollars on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Henry Hooper Esq"" Two hun-
dred & seventy five Pounds to be delivered over to Richard Bryan
due him per Ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
That M'' John Shaw deliver to Capt. Robert Berry of the Plater,
I small Keg of Powder and 4 Doz. Muskett Cartridges.
The State Boat Plater Capt. Robert Berry was employed in the
Cont' service as a lookout Boat & returned the 24 May.
Commissions issued to Joseph Richardson appointed L' Col° and
also to Ezekiel Reed app'' Captain in the room of Spencer Waters,
in the Upper Battalion of Militia in Dorchester County.
Warrant issued Directed to Com° Thomas Grason to impress a
sufficient Number of Vessels with Hands in the Port of Annapolis
(except those employed in carrying Grain & Flour to the Head of
Elk for the use of the Army) to Transport the Troops of the United
States from the Head of Elk and the City of Annapolis, with their
Baggage to the Common Wealth of Virginia to reinforce the
p. 145 Southern Army. Warrant issued. Directed to Isaac Griest to im-
press all the Vessels and hands in the Port of Baltimore in the Bay
Trade (except those employed in carrying Provisions to the Head
of Elk for the Use of the Army) to Transport the Troops of the
United States from the Head of Elk to the common Wealth of Vir-
ginia to reinforce the Southern Army.
of the Council of Maryland. 155
Capt. Joseph Middlctons Vessel, a Schooner lioal, has been im- Lit^r C B
pressed by our Order, to go to the Head of Elk to Transport 'J'roops ^'^- ^^
from thence to Virginia, but as she is at present engaged in the
PubHc Service she is to return from Baltimore to Annapolis.
Lieut. James Ewing. You are to take under your Care and Direc-
tion the Schooner Planters Friend Nath' Koss. 'Jhe Schooner Liberty
Thomas Dillow. The Schooner Speedwell Thomas Hingson & the
Schooner Boat Richard Brewer which Vessels are permitted to touch
at Baltimore to unload and from thence you are to proceed with them
to the Head of Elk for the Purpose of Transporting a Detachment
of the American Army to the State of Virginia. You are to apply
to Col° Hollingsworth at the Head of Elk for further Orders.
Lieut. James Skinner — You are to take under your Care and
Direction The Schooner Dispatch, The Schooner Sally Nicholas
Valliant, The sloop Fly, The Schooner Sea Flower Thomas Johnson
and the Polly Boat John Valliant impressed for the Purpose of
Transporting a Detachment of the American Army to the State of
Virginia and when you arrive at the Head of Elk you are to apply
to Col° Hollingsworth for further Orders.
[Council to General Small wood. 1 Liber C C
No. 22
Sir — No other Information that the Maryland Division is on the P-94
March for Carolina has reached this Board, than what is contained
in a Letter from the Board of War to Col° Hollingsworth of the
19'^^ Ins' a Copy of which that Gentleman sent us and since wrote on
the 25*'' that an Express was just arrived from Head Quarters with
Letters advising him of the Route of the Reinforcement for the
Southern Army and that the Number originally designed for that
Purpose was augmented to 3000, & of the near Approach of their
Van, to the Head of Elk. Col° Hollingsworth had procured only
12 Vessels on the 25"^, but as we have given him adequate Powers,
to impress Vessels, we flatter ourselves, with what we can get here,
he will secure a Sufficient Number to forward the Troops as they
arrive, without any material Loss of Time. We have taken the earli-
est Opportunity of conveying to you every Intelligence we have
received respecting the Movement of this Detachment and hope
it will reach you in Time to regulate yours. Every Species of Cloath-
ing in the Hands of our Agent in Baltimore Town, necessarv for
our Troops destined to the Southward we shall draw to this Place,
with a View of making a Distribution of them and to that End, have
requested Col° Forrest to apply to the Officer commanding them, to p. 95
send a Party for them, if he should not touch at this Port on his
Way down. We have also advised the Col° to order the Officers and
Men on Furlough and those on the Recruiting Service, to rendezvous
immediately at the most convenient of the two Posts of Annapolis
and Port Tobacco to be in Readiness to march or embark for Peters-
156 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C burg. The Cloathing you require except the Shoes, Hats and Blank-
No.
ets of which we have none here, shall be delivered to Col° Forrest
who has an Opportunity of sending them by one of your Waggons
[Council to Capt. Robt Berry]
Sir You are to proceed down the Chesapeake in the Plater State
Boat and keep a careful and diligent Look out for the Ships of War
and Cruisers of the Enemy, lest they are apprized of the Route of
our Troops destined for reinforcing the Southern Army, and may
attempt to intercept them on their Passage down the Bay. If upon a
careful Examination of the Vessels in the Bay, you receive any In-
telligence of the Enemy, you are to give immediate Information to
this Board and to the Vessels transporting Troops, which you may
fall in with on your Return. We recommend the greatest Attention
and Vigilance in the Execution of this important Trust, and wish
you a safe Return.
Same Letter sent to Cap* Middleton of the Dolphin, with the fol-
lowing Addition. " The Letter to the Governor of Virginia must be
delivered, if possible, into the Hands of some proper Officer, to be
forwarded immediately to him."
[Council to Mr Isaac Griest, Balto.]
Sir We are informed by Col° Hollingsworth, that a Detachment
of three Thousand Troops, is to be transported immediately from
the Head of Elk to Virginia, and that he cannot procure a Sufficient
Number of Vessels at that Place, for the Purpose. We have enclosed
you a Press Warrant, and must request you to undertake to execute
it and get all the Vessels you can and send them to the Head of Elk ;
the Importance of this Service, we don't doubt, will induce you to
exert yourself. The Skippers are to apply to Coll° Hollingsworth
at the Head of Elk, for Orders.
April 28 Friday 28* April 1780.
Liber C B
No. 23 Present as on yesterday.
^' ^"^^ Ordered That William Yielding Deliver to Capt. William Mid-
dleton of the Dolphin all the Flour in his possession belonging to
the Continent.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Lieut Edward Dyer of
the 2"^ Regim* 3 yds Linen for Lining and 2 p'" Stockings in part of
the Articles all<^ by the Gen' Assembly.
That Capt. George Keeports deliver to Doct. Ephraim Howard
50 or 60 is Cannon Powder, provided it sells for more than £13. in
Baltimore & if more D"" Howard is to pay him the price it sells for.
of the Council of Maryland. 157
On Considering the Memorial of William Ixigan of the City of Liber C B
Annapolis respecting the Damages done to his vvharfe and ware- ^^
house lately occupied by this State. The Governor & Council are of
Opinion that the State is bounrl to make good the Damages arrising
since they were employed by them, and direct an Order to be drawn
to the said William Logan for the sum of six thousand Pounds in
full for the Damages.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Elie Vallette
Seventy five Pounds due him -p Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Col'' Uriah Forrest one thousand,
one hundred and Fifty five Pounds for the use of John Henry &
fifteen Pounds for the use of Col° William Bordley due them p Ac-
counts passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Francis Cromwell Fifty four
Pounds p Ace' passed by D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to William Logan six thousand
Pounds in full for the Damages done to his Wareh° & wharfe by the
State Vessels agreeably to the Determ^ of the Gov'' & Council.
[Council to Edwd Gaither Esqr] Liber c C
No. 22
Sir Upon the Application of the Forage Master, or other Officer p. 95
who may be appointed to procure Forage for the Horse belonging
to the Detachment on the March to the Southward, you are hereby
requested to furnish him with the Forage necessary for their Sub-
sistence, from the Public Stock in your Hands
[Council to the Commissioners for Montgomery County] p. 96
Gentlemen — Upon the Application of the Issuing Forage Master
at George Town or other Officer who may be appointed to procure
Forage for the Horse belonging to the Detachment on the March
to the Southward, you are hereby requested to furnish him with the
Forage necessary for their Subsistence from the Public Stock in
your Hands. Until further Orders from this Board you are not to
remove, from George Town, any of the Supplies procured in Virtue
of the Act for the immediate Supply of Flour and other Provisions
for the Army
[Council to Thos. Richardson Esqr]
Sir We have directed Col° Gaither, one of the Commissioners
for Ann Arundel County and the Commissioners for ]Montgomery
County to Supply Forage upon the Application of the Issuing For-
rage Master or other Officer who may be appointed to Supply Forage
to the Horse belonging to the Detachment on the March to the
Southward. The enclosed contains our Orders to the Commission-
ers of Montgomery which we request the Favor of you to forward
158 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to Richd Dallam Esqr]
No. 22
Sir We have received yours of Yesterday and immediately laid it
before the General Assembly in Hopes they will pass a Resolve to
empower us to employ you on this Occasion in the Purchase of
Forage ; if that is done we shall send you a Sum of Money by the
first good Opportunity but cannot detain the Post.
April 29 Saturday 29**" April 1780
Liber C B
No. 23 Present as on yesterday.
The State Boat Dolphin was taken into the Continental Service &
ret<^ 24 May.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Paul Richards
of the 3'' Regini' 2 Shirts, i p*" Stockings and i p*" Leather Breeches.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to William Hyde Ten thou-
sand Pounds for the use of Col° Henry Hollingsworth on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to James O'Harra Two hundred
Pounds allowed to him by this Board from the 16 February last to
this Inst, by Virtue of a Resolve of the General Assembly passed the
7"" of August 1779.
That the said Treasurer pay to Robert Dorsey Esq*" five thousand
Pounds to be delivered over to David Poe Esq"" on Account.
Liber C C [Council to The Commissioners of Baltimore County]
No. 22
p. 96 Gent M"" Poe, who acts in the Quarter Master's Department at
Baltimore Town, represents to us that he is in great Want of Forage,
you will therefore deliver him 500 Bushels of Indian Corn and the
Bran and Shorts produced from all the Wheat you have collected,
except that which was purchased by the French Agents.
[Council to Mr. David Poe]
Sir If you have any Pork in Barrels or Salt Beef, or can buy or
borrow any on the Credit of the State, you must send it off as soon
as possible to Col° Hollingsworth at the Head of Elk for the Use of
the Troops there destined to the Southward who are much distressed
for the Want of Provision. M*" Griest has a Power to impress Ves-
sels and you must apply to him to furnish you with one we have
p. 97 desired the Commissioners for Baltimore County to supply you with
Forage. We have sent you five thousand Pounds, all the Money we
can spare at this Time. You must apply to M"" John Dorsey, who will
let you have ten thousand Pounds on Account of the State. If the
Troops should leave the Head of Elk before you can send off the
Pork & Beef, you must send it here
of the Council of Maryland. i 59
[Council to the Commissioners of Frederick & Washington Counties] Liljtr C C
No. 22
Gentlemen We request you will furnish Forage for the Subsis-
tence of the Teams employed by Col° Hollingsworth in removing
Cannon from Hughs's Works to Baltimore Town for the Use of the
Continent
[Council to Col. Flenry Hollingsworth]
Sir We received your Letter of the ay"" Ins* and it is with real
Concern we inform you there is not an Ounce of Pork or Salt Beef
at this Place belonging to the Public. To relieve the immediate
Wants of the Troops, we have borrowed 30 Barrels of exceeding fine
Pork and sent you by John Wormsly and have directed M"" Poe to
procure all the Pork and Salt Beef he can at Baltimore Town, with
the utmost Expedition and forward to you. In Case the Troops
should embark before the Pork and Beef can be procured we have
ordered him to send it to this Place. You will receive ten thousand
Pounds by John Wormsly, to purchase Beef and other Provisions
for the Troops. Enclosed are Orders on the Commissioners of
Washington and Frederick to supply Forage, agreeable to your
Request M*" Poe in Baltimore Town acts as Quarter Master and has
Forage for that Purpose
Monday i^* May 1780 May i
•^ ^ ^ Liber C B
Present as on Saturday. No. 23
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Robert Reith
Messenger to the Governor & Council one hundred and Twenty five
Pounds for i mo. Salary to this Inst.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. William Middleton four
hundred and two Pounds, fifteen shillings on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to William Hyde, four hundred and
sixteen Pounds, thirteen shillings and four Pence due him as Ass'
Clerk to the Gov'' & Council this day.
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Johnson J'" four hundred
and sixteen Pounds thirteen shillings and four Pence for i Mo.
Salary due this Inst.
That the said Treasurer pay to Jesse Littell one hundred and sixty
eight Pounds, fifteen shillings due him per Ace' passed bv the
Depy Aud.
Commission issued to William Middleton appointed Capt. of the
Schooner Boat Dolphin in the Service of this State.
[Council to Colo Henry Hollingsworth] Lj^gj. q q
Sir You will receive with this by Capt. Thomas Price 15 Barrel? ■^°" ^^
of Pork and 15 Barrels of Beef. It will be proper that an Officer
p-
i6o Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C should come on shore at this Place to receive the Signals agreed on
No. 22 J.Q i^g made by the State Boats, one of which is now down the Bay-
on the Lookout, the other will be ready to proceed with the first
Division. Several of the Skippers of the Vessels impressed, have
applied to us for Provisions, but as we have but a small Quantity
p. 98 at this Post, we have referred them to you We shall be obliged to you
to give us the most early Notice when you have obtained Vessels
sufficient for the Transportation of the Troops
May 2 Tuesday 2^ May 1780
No. 23 Present as on yesterday,
p. 146 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Chalmers,
three thousand six hundred Dollars for 1200 lbs shad, fish pur-
chased of him by this Board for the Continental Troops in this
City and Delivered to M'' Crisall.
That the said Treasurer pay to Ens. Richard Chew one hundred
& twenty two Pounds, twelve shillings and six Pence due him p
Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Doct. James Murray Nine hun-
dred & sixty three Pounds due him p ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° Uriah Forrest one thousand
and forty one Pounds thirteen shillings and four Pence due him for
I Months Salary as Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to John Sands, one hundred and
twelve Pounds ten shillings due him p Account passed by the Dep^
Aud^
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Will™ Middleton five hun-
dred Pounds on Account,
p. 147 Ordered That M'' John Shaw deliver to Capt. Robert Berry for
the Plater, 6 match Staves 6 Ladles & Screws. 6 Rammers and
[A match Spunges and 8 Swivel Shot, and also to Capt William Middleton
staff was a for the Dolphin, 6 doz small Swivel shot, 8 Sweeps, 6 Cutlasses and
staff with a ^ I-)" i. 1
slot in the 6 Pistols.—
upper end -phat the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. William Middle-
in the lower ton for the Dolphin 8 hanks of Marline.
shiob^^ard *to That the said Commissary deliver to William Probate and John
hold a slow Hawser Recruits for the 6"^ Reg' a Suit of Cloaths, each allowed by
match] ^j^g Qgj^i Assembly as a Bounty.
That the said Commissary deliver to Capt. Gaither i p* Brittanies
for Capt. Alex'' Lawson Smith of the late Rowlings's Regim' in part
of the Articles all*^ by the Gen' Assembly.
Liber c C [Council to Capt Geo. Keeports]
^°" ^g Sir M'' M'^Fadon has made us an Offer of a Number of Shoes &
Stockings the Shoes at 50 and the Stockings at 30 Dollars. If you
of the Council of Maryland. l6l
think them suital)le for the Soldiers and approve of the Price, Liber C C
we would have you take theni and send them down hy the first "■ ^
opportunity
[Council to Colo. U. Forrest]
Sir Cap' Middleton who commands the State Boat Dolphin is
now under Orders to proceed down the Bay to observe the Motions
of the Enemy : he is in Want of Hands and we must request of you
to furnish eight Men and such Officer as you may think proper to
appoint, equipped and supplied with necessary Arms & Provisions
to enable him the beter to execute Orders we esteem very prudential
[Council to Colo Henry Hollingsworth]
Sir We have Reason to believe the Enemy have Cruisers or Priva-
teers within or very near our Capes : it would therefore be prudent
for the Officer commanding the Van of the Troops destined to the
Southward before he passes this, to send an Officer to us for any
farther Intelligence we may receive on this Head. We shall keep a
Lookout Boat constantly below, to furnish us with every material
Occurrence, which shall be communicated to the Commandant, in
the most expeditious Manner.
[Council to Governor Jefferson]
Sir A Detachment of 3000 Troops is already embarked at the
Head of Elk, in a Day or two, to proceed down the Bay of Chesa-
peake to your State, to reinforce the Southern Army. We esteem
it highly necessary that every possible Precaution should be used to
prevent any Part from falling in with the Enemy's Cruisers and
have, to that End, communicated to your Excellency the Intelligence p. 99
we have received from one of our Look out Boats that returned last
Night from the Mouth of Potowmack. The Captain informs us
that there are several small Privateers in the Bay and one or two
as high up as Wiccomico in Virginia. We shall keep our Boats out
constantly, to give us Information, that we may apprize the Com-
manding Officer of every Movement of the Enemy to intercept the
Troops
[Council to the Commissioners of Baltimore, Harford, Cecil, Caro-
line, Kent, Dorchester, Talbot, Worcester and Queen Ann's
Counties & the Comm*"^ of Balt° Town Circular]
Gentlemen The General Assembly, in Conformity to a Requisition
of Congress, have requested us to direct fifteen thousand Barrels of
Flour to be delivered to the Agent of France, including the Quantity
he was, heretofore, permitted to purchase, by Authority of this State.
We therefore request you to have delivered to M*" W™ Smith of
1 62 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C Baltimore Town, or his Agent or Deputy all the Wheat and Flour
^°* ^^ seized by you in the Hands of the French Agent or Deputy in Pur-
suance of the Act for the immediate Supply &''^ If any of the
Wheat Seized by you, has been manufactured you must deliver the
Flour &'^'' produced therefrom, to such Agent or Deputy and render
us a particular Account of what you deliver as soon as possible
Libe^cf B Wednesday 3<^ May 1780.
^D 14" Present as on yesterday.
Commissions issued to Roger Hooper appointed i^* Lieut, and
James Willson 2^ Lieut of Capt. Thomas Clelands Comp^ of Militia
in Calvert County.
Commission of Letter of Marque & Reprisal issued to Thomas
Williams Commander of the Brig Willing Lass 160 Tons burthen,
navigated, by 40 Men, mounting 16 Carriage Guns & 22 small Arms,
belonging to Henry Dennis & others of Worcester County Maryland.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Benjamin
Mackall 4"^ Esq"" Judge of the Court of Appeals, one thousand seven
hundred and fifty Pounds due him -p Account Lodged in the Auditors
Office.
May 4 Thursday 4*'^ May. 1780.
Present as on yesterday except Daniel Carroll Esq""
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Serj. Joshua
Barrett one thousand one hundred Dollars due him p Account passed
by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to John Stevenson Esq*" the several
Sums of Money to be delivered over to the Persons hereafter men-
tioned due them p Acc'^ passed by Aud. Gen' & Dep^ Aud'' four
Pounds Eleven shillings to Capt. Benj^ Merryman & his Company,
fourteen Pounds, five shillings & ten Pence to Capt. Elexis Lemmon
& his Company.
Seven Pounds, seventeen shillings & six Pence to D° & his company
Eighteen Pounds Eleven shillings to Capt. Christopher Shroe and
his Comp^
Sixteen Pounds, three shillings & two pence to Capt. Thomas Mar-
shall for Ditto
Sixteen Pounds, five shillings to Capt John Murray & his Comp^
Twent}^ Pounds Eighteen shillings & four Pence to Capt. Nich^
Merryman & his Co.
Seven Pounds fourteen shillings and six Pence to Capt. Thomas
Marshall for his Company.
Five Pounds, five shillings to Col° Frederick Decker.
of the Council of Maryland. 163
Four Pounds, seven shillings and six Pence to Maj' Gist Vaughan. Liber C B
Seventeen Pounds, seventeen shillings and six Pence to Jacob Fouble ^'*- ^^
Q' Master to Col" Gists Batt
Eighty Two Pounds to William Mathews Aflj' to Col" Gists Batt.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. John Jordan of
the i^' Regim' Cloth suff' for a Suit of Cloaths, 3 yds Shalloon 3 yds
Linen for lining i p** Brittanies of the 2'^ Quality & 2 p"" of stockings
in part of the Articles all*^ by the Gen' Assembly.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Lieut. Samuel p. 14&
Hanson of the i"" Regim' Cloth sufficient for a Suit of Cloaths, with
Trimmings, 3 yds. shalloon, 3 yds Linen for Lining & also to Capt.
John Mitchell of the same Regiment Cloth sufficient for a Suit of
Cloaths, 3 yds shalloon 3 yds Linen for lining i p^ Brittanies of the
2"'' Quality and 2 pair of Stockings in part of the Articles allowed
by the General Assembly.
That the said Commissary deliver to Col" Uriah Forrest 2 pieces
of Brittanies of the first Quality for General Smalhvood in part of
the Articles &=^
[Gov. Lee to Colo Josias Carvil Hall] Liber C C
. . No. 22
Sir I have received your Letter of the 2^ Ins' and think I cannot, P-99
with Propriety interpose and stop the regular Course of the Law
without being previously informed of the particular Circumstances
of each Person's Case committed and confined in Goal and therefore
must request the Favor of you to apply to the Magistrates who com-
mitted the Soldiers and obtain a State of the Proof or Testimony
against each Person. If the Crimes with which they stand charged,
are not attrocious, or the Evidence against any of them should be
insuiificient to induce an Opinion of their Delinquency, and no Incon-
venience likely to result to the Public from my Interference, I shall
not hesitate to free them from their Restraint, Zeal for the Common
Cause and a strong Inclination to oblige you, conspire powerfully
to influence me to take every Measure to restore these Men to the
Army, that is not incompatible with the Laws of the State and the
great Duties I owe to Society
Friday 5"^ May 1780. Liber C B
Present as on yesterday. j^^y ^^
Ordered That M"" John Crisall issuing Commissary deliver to Jane P- ^-^^
Davis a Soldiers wife 4 days Provisions for herself and two children
as Subsistence on their return
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Ignatius Brashear lately
of the second Regiment one Coat and Waistcoat, which was left with
Mrs. Bonner in Annapolis and taken from her by order of the Gov-
ernor and Council.
164 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Commissary deliver to Ensign Henry Gassaway of
^°- ^^ the 2""^ Brigade Cloth sufficient for a Suit of Cloaths, with Trim-
mings, 3 yds Shalloon, 3 yds Linen for Lining, 2 pair Stockings and
1 piece Brittanies of the 3*^ Quality, to Capt. Lieut. John Gassaway
of the 2'^ Regim' Cloth sufficient for a Waistcoat and Breeches, with
Trimmings 2 pair Stockings and i p^ Brittanies of 2"** Quality, to
Capt. Archibald M'^Callister of the i^' Regim* Cloth sufficient for a
Suit of Cloaths, with Trimmings, 2 pair Stockings and i piece of
Brittanies. to Major Levin Winder 2 p* Brittanies, Trimming for a
Coat and 2 pair of Stockings, to Lieut. Nicholas Gassaway of the 3*^
Regim* Cloth suff' for a Waistcoat and Breeches with Trimmings,
2 pair Stockings and i piece of Brittanies. to Capt. George Hamilton
of the s'*" Regim' i piece of Brittanies. to Lieut. Thomas Hugoe of
the 5* Regiment Cloth sufficient for a Waistcoat & Breeches with
Trimmings suff' for a Suit of Cloaths and i piece of Brittanies. to
Lieut Richard Waters of the i^* Regim* Cloth suff' for a Waistcoat
and Breeches with Trimmings, 2 pair Stockings and i p^ Brittanies.
& to William Kelty surgeon to the 5* Regim* Cloth sufficient for a
Waistcoat & Breeches with Trimmings, 2 pair Stockings and i p^
Brittanies in part of the Articles all<^ them by the G. Ass^
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Allen Quynn
Esq'' one hundred and sixty two Pounds ten shillings per Account
passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to John Brice Esq"" seven hundred
and twenty Pounds due him for his Attendance in Council to this
Instant.
That the said Treasurer pay to James Brice Esq"" seven hundred
and sixty pounds due him for his Attendance in Council to this
Instant
Liber C C [Council to Commodore Grason]
^p'loo ^''' Permit M"" M'^Bryde's Vessel to proceed on her Voyage to
Wiccomico for Flour, for the Use of the State. From Col° HoUings-
worth's Letter of the 4* Ins* we have Reason to believe that a
sufficient Number of Vessels are procured for the Transportation
of the Troops destined for reinforcing the Southern Army, there-
fore request you will not continue to impress more, without further
Directions from this Board
May 6 Saturday 6* May 1780
' No. 23 Present as yesterday.
P- 148 Commission of Letters of Marque and Reprisal issued to W"
Jones Commander of the Schooner Two Sisters, 40 Tons burthen,
navigated by 1 1 Men, mounting 4 Swivels and 6 small Arms belong-
ing to John Sterett &C° Baltimore.
of the Council of Maryland. 165
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Elie Vallette six LiJ)cr C B
hundred and twenty five Pounds due him p Account passed by the ^'^40^
Aud. Gen'
[Council to Colo John Gunby] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir Enclosed you have a Resolve of the General Assembly, direct- p. iw
ing a Hogshead of Rum to be furnished and distributed amongst
the Non commissioned Officers and Privates of the first Maryland
Brigade and an Order on M' Joseph Williams for the same
[Gov. Lee to Honble Speaker of the House of Delegates]
Sir The Enclosure I received by Gen' Gist. The Subject of the
Requisition, I beg Leave to refer to the Consideration of the House
of Delegates and must request you to lay the Matter before them.
The present exhausted State of the Treasury is, no Doubt, known to
the Gentlemen of the Assembly and as tlie Business requires Dis-
patch, their Discernment will point out the proper Mode of Pro-
ceedure in this Exigency. I have to observe that I have not, officially
received the Resolve alluded to by the Baron DeKalb, tho' I doubt
not the Fact is as represented.
Monday S**" May 1780 Liber C B
Present as on Saturday. Dan' Carrol Esq*" Attended. May 8
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Col° John P- ^-•'^
Gunby of the y^^ Regim* i p^ of Brittanies. to Lieut. Samuel M'^Pher-
son of the i^' Reg' and Capt. Richard Bird of 5'^ Regim' each i p^
Brittanies and Trimmings for a Coat, to Capt. William Bruce,
Lieut. Edw'' Edgerly of the i^' Reg* Capt. George Armstrong of 3*^
Reg* Lieut° Benjamin Garnet and James Gould of the 5**^ Regim'
each Trimmings for a Suit of Cloaths and i piece of Brittanies. to
Lieut. Arthur Harris of the 5**^ Regim' Cloth sufif' for a Jacket and
Breeches with Trimmings for a Suit of Cloaths and i p^ Brittanies.
to Lieut Thomas Price of the 3^ Regim* i p^ Brittanies and Trim-
mings for a Jacket and Breeches, to Capt. Benjamin Brooks of the
3*^ Regim' Trimg^ suff' for a Coat 2 p'' Stockings and i p^ Brittanies.
to Capt. Thomas Mason of the y^^ Reg' Trimmings sufif' for a Coat.
2 pair of Stockings and i p^ Brittanies. to Lieut Philip Read of the
5'^^ Regim' Trimmings sufif' for a Suit of Cloaths, 2 pair of Stockings
and I p^ Brittanies to Capt. Jonathan Morris of the 7* Regim' 2 p^
Brittanies. to Ensign William Pendergast of the 5'*^ Regim' Cloth
sufp for a Suit of Cloaths with Trimmings, i p* Brittanies & 2 p''
Stockings, to Lieut William Lamar of the 7"^ Regim' i p^ Brittanies
& Trimmings for a waistcoat and Breeches, to Capt. Richard An-
derson of the 7'^ Regim' i p^ of Brittanies and Trimmg^ for a Jacket
and Breeches, to Thomas Parran Surgeon of the 6"^ Regim' Trim-
1 66 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B mings for a Coat, 3 yds Linen for Lining and i p^ Brittanies. to
^°- ^^ Capt. John Hawkins of the 5"" Regim* Cloth and Trimmings for a
Suit of Cloaths, Lining for Hning, 2 pair of Stockings and i p'* Brit-
tanies. to Lieut John Carr of the 3^* Reg* i p^ Brittanies & some
thread, to Capt. John Wilmot of the 3*^ Reg' i p^ Brittanies. to Lieut.
Gassaway Watkins of the 7'^ Regim*^ 2J yds Linen for lining 2 pair
Stockings & i p^ Brittanies — to Capt. Peregrine Benson of the 5'**
Regm* Trimmings for a Suit of Cloaths 2^ yds Linen for Lining,
2 p*" Stockings and i p^ Brittanies. to Capt. Jonathan Gibson of the
^th Regim* Cloth and Trimmings for a Suit of Cloaths, 2 pair of
Stockings and i p^ Brittanies. to Capt John Gist of Col° Nath' Gists
Regim* Cloth and Trimmings sufF for a Suit of Cloaths 2 pair of
Stockings and i p^ Brittanies in part of the Articles allowed by the
General Assembly.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. George
Hamilton four hundred and sixty seven Pounds Eight shillings due
him -p Ace* passed by the D. Aud.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. Thomas Mason
Twenty nine Pounds p Account passed by the Dep'' Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Richard Sappington one hundred
and seventy nine Pounds five shillings -p Ace* passed by the Dep''
Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. John Hawkins of the 5'**
Regim* four hundred Dollars the Gratuity allowed by the General
Assembly "p Resolve of the 11"^ December 1778.
p. 150 That the said Treasurer pay to Capt Joseph Smith for the use of
Capt. Jn° Gist of Col° Nathaniel Gist's Regiment four hundred Dol-
lars allowed by a Resolve of the Gen' Assembly of the 1 1**^ December
1778 and Two thousand Dollars allowed by an Act of Assembly in
lieu of the Articles for the year 1779. —
Liber c C [Council to Mr. David Poe]
p. 100 Sir We received your Letter of the 7*'' Ins' You must send the
Beef and Pork to this Place in the first Vessel ; you need not pur-
chase any more until you receive Orders from us. Enclosed you
have an Order on the Collector of Baltimore County for twenty
thousand Pounds to enable you to comply with your Contract. You
must transmit us an Ace* of the Money expended by you in the Pur-
chase of Pork and Beef
[Council to the Collectors of the Tax]
Sir We have transmitted you a Copy of a Resolve of the General
Assembly, requesting us to send to the Collectors to make immediate
of the Council of Maryland. 167
Payment of the five Pound Tax. Our 1>casury is empty and, unless Libcr C C
the Collectors exert tiicmselves and pay in the Money as soon as p /^q"
"received it will not he in our Power to conduct the Public Business
for without Money nothing can be effected. The Necessity of ob-
taining a large Sum for the Officers to enable them to bear their
Expences on their March to the Southward, we are satisfied, is suffi-
cient to prompt you to use the utmost Diligence in Collecting.
[Council to the Commissioners of Baltimore Town.]
Gentlemen One Half of the Maryland Division are now at this
City, on their March to the Southward, the other is daily expected.
Before they can proceed, it is absolutely necessary that two hundred
thousand Pounds should be distributed among the Officers, to enable
them to defray their Expences on their March. Congress have re-
solved that the Officers be indemnified in the Loss they have sus-
tained by the Depreciation of the Money, but cannot comply with
their Resolution at this Time, being de.stitute of Money. The General
Assembly impressed with the Necessity of Supplying the Officers
with a Sum adequate to the above Purpose, and revolving in their
Minds the exhausted State of the Treasury and the Want of other
Means to procure Money, found themselves constrained to have re-
course to the Expedient of Borrowing and have authorized and
requested us to make Application to the Inhabitants of Baltimore
Town for a Loan of two hundred thousand Pounds. If the Expedi-
ent should fail, we cannot say what will be the Result, but the most
dreadful Consequences are to be apprehended, from detaining the
Troops here, and the Officers cannot march without Money. The
Inhabitants of Baltimore must receive the highest Satisfaction from
the Idea Suggested by the Resolve that the Treasury is exhausted
and all other Resources to procure Money fail the Virtue, Magnanim-
ity and patriotism of Baltimore may be depended on, to extricate
the State from its Embarrasments and Difficulties at the most criti-
cal Conjuncture. We have candidly represented our Situation with-
out Colouring or Exaggeration and flatter ourselves that will be a
Sufficient Inducement with them to render the Assistance required.
The Money lent is to be repaid within three Weeks. We request you
to convene the Inhabitants of the Town immediately and to lay this
Letter and the enclosed Resolves before them. If you think the
Money will be lent keep the Express and send it dow'n by him.
Tuesday g^^ May 1780. May 9
.„ , Liber C B
Present as yesterday. No. 23
Commission of Letters of Marque and Reprisal issued to WiUiam ^' ^^°
Waud Commander of the Schooner Laurens, 50 Tons Burthen, navi-
1 68 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B gated with i8 Men mounting- 8 Carriage Guns belonging to John
No. 23 M'^Lure and Thomas Yeates of Baltimore.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Maj"" Arch"^
Anderson & Lieut Henry Baldwin of the 3*^ Regim' each i piece of
Brittanies. to Maj'' Alexander Roxburgh of the 7'^ Reg' and Capt.
Walker Muse of the i^* Regim* each Trimmings for a Coat and one
piece of Brittanies. to Ens. Edmund Compton of the i""* Reg' Trim-
mings for a Coat, i piece of Brittanies and i p'' Stockings, to Lieut
Patrick Donnelly of the 7'^ Regim' Cloth for a Jacket and Breeches,
Trimmings for a Suit of Cloaths i piece of Brittanies and 2 pair
Stockings, to Lieut. Peter Hardcastle of the y^^ Regiment Trimmings
for a Coat, i piece Brittanies and 2 pair Stockings, to Col° Thomas
Woolford of the s'*' Regim' Trimmings for a Suit of Cloaths, i
piece Brittanies and two p'' Stockings, to Capt. Jonathan Sellman
of the 4* Regim' Trimmings for a Suit of Cloaths & i p^ Brittanies.
to Lieut Edward Duvall of the 2^ Reg' Cloth sufificient for a Suit of
Cloaths with Trimmings & i piece of Brittanies. to the Reverend
M'' Montgomery Chaplain to the i^' Brigade of Maryland Troops
1 p* of Brittanies in part of the Articles allowed by the Gen^ Assem-
bly & also to Capt John Smith of the 3*^ Regim' 2 Coats, 29 Waist-
coats, 7 p"" Overalls & 2 p"" Stock^^ for the Recruits of said Reg' as a
Bounty allowed by the Act of Assembly, 31 Blankets to be charged
to said Regim' also 2 Coats, 2 Vests, 2 pair of Overalls, 2 Shirts and
2 pair of Shoes to be delivered over to the Recruits of the 4"^ Regim'
as a Bounty allowed by the Act of Assembly and 12 Blanketts to be
charged to the said Regiment, and also to Lieut Jacquess Bagness,
7 pieces of Brittanies one of which to be retained by himself the other
six to be delivered one to each of Capt. Lieut. Findley, Lieuts. Robert
Wilmot, Young Wilkinson, Isaac Rawlings, Clement Skerett and
John Chever of the Artillery Companies in the Cont' Service, to
Capt Richard Dorsey i p^ of Brittanies for Lieut James M^fadon
of Artillery in part of the Articles allowed by the General Assembly,
to Jacob Owens a private of the late Capt. Gales Comp^ i shirt, i p''
Overalls and i pair Shoes, to Capt Henry Gaither 30 Blankets for
the i^' 2<^ & 3<^ Reg' also 10 Blankets for the 5"^ & 24 D° for the 7"^
Regiment
Ordered That John Shaw Armourer Deliver to Col° Forrests
Order Water Casks for a Transport taking Troops to Virginia to
be charged to the Continent, also 20*^ of Musket Powder for the Use
of the Transports going to Virginia with Troops to be charged to
the Continent at £15. "p Lt.
That Capt. George Keeports deliver to Capt. Lieut. Eben Findley,
Lieut^ James M'^fadon, Jacques Bagness, Young Wilkinson, Robert
Wilmot, Isaac Rawlings, Clement Skerett & John Chever of the
Artillery Compy^ Trimmings suff' for a Suit of Cloaths.
of the Council of Maryland. 169
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. M^Callis- Liber C B
ter seventy Pounds, fifteen shillinj,^s due him per Account passed p/^sf"^
by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Thomas B. Huj^ou Two
hundred and six Pounds five shillings due him p Account passed by
the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Ens. William Pendergast of the
S'*" Regim* Two thousand Dollars in lieu of the Articles allowed for
the year 1779.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. William D. Beall of the
6th Regim* Two thousand Dollars to be expended in the recruiting
Service and Accounted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. John Smith one hundred and
ninty nine Pounds ten shillings due him -p Account passed by the
Depy Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° Josias Carvil Hall five hun-
dred and Fifty Dollars the Bounty paid John Martin and Recruit
for the 4 Regim* and for enlisting him.
That the said Treasurer pay to Richard Johns Paymaster to Col°
Edward Cockeys Batt. of Militia Baltimore County Two hundred
and ninty one Pounds for the Use of said Battalion per Account
passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Philip Read of the 5"^ Regim'
Fifty three Pounds, twelve shillings and six Pence due him per
Account passed by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Townsend one hundred
and thirty five Pounds due him p Account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Charles Wallace Esq"" Two thou-
sand Pounds to be delivered over to Jonathan Hudson Esq'' in part
for Blankets purchased of him by the Governor and Council.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Lieut. Jacques Bagness
seventy five Pounds due him for the making a Complete Suit of Regi-
mental Uniform p Account passed by the D. Aud. and the further
Sum of one thousand four hundred Dollars to be by him delivered
over to the following Officers of Artillery, Capt Lieut Eben Findley,
Lieut^ Robert Wilmot, Clement Skeritt, Young Wilkinson, James
M'^fadon, Isaac Rawlings and John Chever each two hundred Dollars
in lieu of the making a Complete Suit of Regimental Uniform allow
them by Act of Ass^"
Capt. Henry Gaither is requested to Deliver to Lieut Jacques
Bagness of the late Capt. Gales Company of Artiller}'- all the
Matrosses which he has received and were formerly of Gales Comp^,
they being incorporated into the Cont' Artillery Service by Act of
Assembly.
I/O Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Wednesday lo**" May 1780.
No. 23
May 10 Present as on Yesterday.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores Dehver to Lieut John
Lynn of the 6* Reg' Trimmings for a Coat, i piece Brittanies and
2 pair of Stockings in part of the Articles all'^ by the General
Assembly.
That the said Com^ deliver to John Penny a Recruit for 2'^ Reg*
a Suit of Cloaths the Bounty all'^ by the Act of Assembly.
p. 152 Commission of Letter of Marque and Reprisal issued to Martin
Parkinson Commander of the Sloop Jane 40 Tons burthen, navi-
gated by 25 Men mounting 6 Carriage Guns and 12 small Arms be-
longing to Oneal Deakins &C° of Maryland.
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. Joseph
Smith of Col° Gist's Regim' one hundred and Twenty one Pounds,
fifteen shillings due him -p Ace. passed by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Edward Oldham of the 4*''
Regim* five hundred Dollars in part of the three thousand Dollars
allowed to the Officers by the General Assembly to bear their Ex-
penses on their March to the Southward.
That the said Treasurer pay to Peter Blake, five thousand Pounds
to be delivered over to Jonathan Hudson Esquire in part of an order
drawn by Capt. George Keeports the 5* Instant for thirty thousand
Pounds for Blankets Purchased of M*" Hudson by order of the
Gov-- & C°
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. John Gassaway one hundred
Dollars for enlisting John Penny a Recruit for the second Regim*
That John Shaw Armourer deliver to Col° Uriah Forrest 40I
Cannon Powder and 3! of the best glaized Powder for the Trans-
ports carrying Troops to Virginia to be charged to the Continent
Cannon @ £13 and glaized Powder at £15 p i
That John Crisall Issuing Commissary deliver to Catharine Tis-
dale and Mary Sullivane Soldiers wives of the 7* Regim' each 3
Days Rations.
Permission given to Mrs. Jane Stewart to solicit leave of his
Excellency Gen' Washington or the commanding Officer at the Out
Posts of the American Army to go into the City of New York with
three of her Children and their Nurse Elizabeth Jackson, not to re-
turn into this State during the Present War with Britain without
leave from the Governor and Council first had and obtained. And
Permission is likewise Given Major William Brogden who has given
the most unequivocal Evidence of his Attachment to America, to
Attend M""* Stewart as far as the American Lines.
Pardon granted to Joseph Pherill convicted in Montgomery
County Court for a Rape on Condition that he forthwith Inlist him-
of the Council of Maryland. lyi
self into some one of the Rcf^iments of the Quota of tliis State in LiVjer C B
the Continental Army during- the War and that lie do not desert ■ ^^
therefrom
rCouncil to Cant John Swan I Liber C C
■' No. 22
Sir As you inform us that you have Money in your Hands suffi- \>- 102
cient to procure the Plank and to have it conveyed to a proper Place,
we request you to have this done immediately. As we do not know
where you intend to make the Purchase and are not sufficiently ac-
quainted with the Landings on the Eastern Shore, we must leave
it to your own Judgment whether it would not be best to have the
Plank conveyed to Baltimore, where the Vessel in that Case might
take in all her Loading if a Flag is obtained, or if not, it might be
readily sold for at least Cost and Charges
[Council to Jonathan Hudson Esqr]
Sir We have just received yours of the s'*" Ins' and on making
an Enquiry into the State of the Treasury, are concerned to find it
is not in our Power at present to pay the Whole of M"" Keeport's
Order in your Favor. We yesterday paid M"" Keeport's Order at
Sight for £2000 and have given an Order for five thousand to
M*" Blake in Part of the Order for thirty thousand Pounds and the
Remainder will be paid as soon as possible. We have to lament your
Disappointment and to assure you it is founded in the exhausted
State of the Treasury only and not in Want of Inclination in us.
Thursday n* May 1780 May 11
^ ^ Liber C B
Present as on yesterday. No. 23
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. James
Somerville seventy Eight Pounds, fifteen shillings due him p Ace.
passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Edward Duvall of the 2^
Regim' seven Pounds sixteen shillings and six Pence due him & Ace.
passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. James Ewing of the 2^ Reg'
Eighty nine Pounds due him p Account passed by the Dep^' Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Edward Edgerly one hun-
dred and forty six Pounds due him p Ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Walter Warfield Surgeon to the
2^ Reg. sixty three Pounds due him p Account passed bv the Dep^
Aud.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Lieut Richard p. 153
Donovan of the 6"" Regim' i piece of Brittanies. to Capt. Hary
Dobson of the 6"^ Regim' i piece of Brittanies. to John Ross Ass'
172 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Surgeon to the 5*^ Regim* Cloth for a Waistcoat & Breeches with
No. 23 Trimmings for a Suit of Cloaths and i piece of Brittanies. to Ens.
WilHam Murdoch of the 6"" Regim* one piece of Brittanies in part
of the Articles all*^ by the Gen' Assembly and also to Capt. Henry
Gaither 13 Blankets for the 2"^ i D° for the i^* and 13 D° for the
6^^ Reg*
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Duckett seventy
five Pounds due him p Account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. John Gassaway ninty two
Pounds, five shillings due him per Account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Jonathan Parker two hundred
Pounds on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to William Hemsley Esquire three
thousand Eight hundred and seventy four Pounds, seven shillings
and six Pence in full for the balance of 200 Brles. of Flour Purchased
of him by the Governor and Council.
That the said Treasurer pay to Ens. William Murdock of the
6* Regim* one hundred and twenty seven Pounds ten shillings p
Ace* passed by the Dep^ Aud.
Liber C C [Council to Henry Dickinson Esqr. Treasr of the E. Shore]
No. 22
p. 102 Sir The Distress of the State for Money has been so very great,
that the General Assembly to supply the Officers to enable them to
bear their Expences on their March to the Southward, have been
constrained to Solicit a Loan of £200,000 from the Inhabitants of
Baltimore Town. We are not so sanguine as to expect this Requisi-
tion will be fully complied with and therefore have sent this Express
for all the Money you can spare, to make up the Deficiency of the
£200,000 and to answer the ordinary Demands on the Treasury.
As this Money is to be paid in three Weeks, we have wrote to the
Collectors of the several Counties to make Payment of the five Pound
Tax, as soon as possible, and hope you will use every Method to in-
duce them to bring in the Money without Delay and for that Purpose
request you to forward the Letters herewith sent.
May 12 Friday 12* May 1780.
No. 23 Present as on yesterday.
P- 153 Permission is hereby granted to Mrs. Francis Nicholson to Apply
to His Excellency General Washington or to the Officer commanding
at the Out Posts of the American Army for his License to go into
the City of New York on a Visit to her Father.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Ens. Henry
Gassaway of the 2^ Regim* Thirty seven Pounds ten shillings to pay
for making a Suit of Cloaths p Account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
of the Council of Maryland. jy^
That the said Treasurer pay to Col" O H Williams Eight thousand, Liber C B
nine hundred and sixty one Pounds, twelve shillings •]) Ace' passed *^' ^-^
by the Aud. Gen'
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt Lilburn Williams
of the 2""^ Regim' Cloth and Trimmings for a Waistcoat and Breeches
and tv^'o pair Stockings, to Ensign John M'^Gwire of the 3'' Regim'
Trimmings for a Suit of Cloaths, i p" Brittanies & 2 p"" Stockings in
p' of the Articles allowed by the Gen' Assembly, anrl also to John
Penny of the 2^ Regim' one Blanket.
That the Collector of the Tax for Baltimore County pay to David
Poe Esquire Twenty thousand Pounds on Ace'
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to John Randall
four hundred and seven thousand eight hundred and sixty Dollars
to be paid over by him to the Officers of the Maryland Division agree-
able to a Resolve of the General Assembly of the seventh Instant
and to be charged to Congress accordingly. The said Treasurer is to
Deliver to M*" Randall five hundred and Eighty one Pounds in Specie
in Lieu of ninty two thousand nine hundred and sixty Dollars part
of the above Sum.
[Council to Capt. Geo. P. Keeports] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir M*" Randal is now with us, on his way to Virginia with the p. 103
Cloathing for our Troops : it is necessary he should take with him
an Account of what you have delivered since your last Return to him,
and therefore request you to send it immediately down and hope to
receive it to-morrow. We should be glad to know whether you have
received the Shoes and Stockings of M*" M'^Fadon
[Council to John Randall]
166 Officers at 1900 each is 315.400 Dollars
166 @£3..io..o is £581 Specie
Paid Cap' Oldham out of the above Sum 500 Dollars, which is in-
cluded in the above.
Sir. You will receive the above Sums of three hundred and fifteen
thousand four hundred Dollars and five hundred and eighty one
Pounds in Specie, to be equally divided among the Officers of the
Maryland Line and Staff, to enable them to bear their Expences on
their March to the Southward You will return a List of the Names
of all Officers to this Board as soon as may be, to whom you pay the
above Sums —
Saturday 13"' May 1780 May 13
Present as on yesterday. ^^^'^ ^ ^
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Henry Ridgely P- ^54
three hundred and Eighty three Pounds, sixteen shillings and Eight
Pence due him p Ace' passed by the D. Aud.
174 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to John Wilmot Jun'' Three hundred
• ^■^ and Eighty three Pounds five shiUings due him -p Ace* passed by the
Depy Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Joseph Eastman Two thousand
Dollars to be deliv*^ over to Peregrine Fitzhugh Lieut of the 3"^
Regim* of Light Dragoons (Baylors) in lieu of the Articles allowed
by Act of Assembly.
Ordered That M"" John Randall Sub Clothier of the State of Mary-
land Purchase on the Credit thereof Sugar Coffee, Tea, Soap, Rum,
Irish Linens Broad Cloth and Trimmings for the use of the Officers
and Privates of the Maryland Troops in the Continental Service.
Whereas it appears to this Board from a Certificate from George
Keeports. that He some time in August 1776 enlisted James Fox
as a private to serve for three Years in the Company He then Com-
manded in the German Regiment, but not being a German or the
Son of a German could not Serve in that Regiment and at his own
request was turned over to a Company of Matrosses in Baltimore
Town and it also appearing from a Certificate given by Nathaniel
Smith who commanded the Matross Company to which he was
turned over that to His knowledge he never Signed any Enlistment
with him, the said James Fox having served the Time for which he
engaged is hereby Discharged.
Liber C C [Council to Capt. Wm. Middleton]
No. 22
p. 103 Sir The Fly, a Vessel belonging to M*" Maccubbin, is loaded with
a Supply of Cloathing for the Troops of the Maryland Line. She is
entirely defenceless and, to proceed to Petersburg without a Convoy,
at this Time, with a Cargo so extremely valuable would be hazard-
ous. We therefore request you will accompany her to the Mouth of
James River, or until she shall be out of the Reach of the Enemy
Liber C B Monday 1 5 May 1780
No. 23
May 15 Present as on Saturday.
P- 1 54 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Richard Dallam
Esquire Ten thousand Pounds and also the further Sum of Ten
thousand Pounds on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt John Smith one hundred and
sixty eight Pounds, seven shillings and six Pence due him p Ace*
passed by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to his Excellency Thomas Sim Lee
Esquire three thousand Pounds in part of his Salary due the 8* May.
That the Eastern shore Treasurer pay to Richard Dallam Esquire
Twenty thousand Pounds on Account.
of the Council of Maryland. 175
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt John Smith of the Liber C B
6"" Regim' 6 Coats, 6 Waistcoats, 6 pair of Breeches, 6 Shirts, 6 pair ^^- ^3
of Shoes, 6 pair of Overalls, 6 jjair Stockg^ and 6 hatts the Bounty
allowed by the Gen' Assembly and to be accountcfl for anrl 6 Blankets
to be charf^ed to said Regim' to be delivercfl over to so many Recruits
of same Regim'
That the said Commissary Deliver to Nicholas Hutchinson, John
Brooks, John Dawson, John Murphey, John Cockran, Peter Out-
house and Jesse Barret Recruits for the 7"' Regim' each i pair Over-
alls and to John Riggs a Recruit for the same Reg' i p"" Shoes anrl
I pair Overalls in part of the Bounties allowed them by the Act of
Assembly for raising the Quota of Troops &'''' and the Supplement
thereto, also to Capt. William Beatty of the 7"' Regim' 8 Blanketts
to be charged to the said Regiment.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Col° Forrest p. 155
or his order such Articles of Cloathing &*^^ as may be necessary for
the accommodation of the sick Soldiers of the Maryland Troops in
the Continental Army in this City to be charged to the Continent.
That the said Commissary deliver to Michael Shaw of the 6'''
Regim* one Shirt
M'' Dallam is requested by this Board to dispose of the Shorts,
Bran and Ship Stuff from the Wheat manufactured by him and to
Account for the same.
Commission issued to Baker Johnson appointed Lieutenant of
Frederick County Militia.
[Council to Honble. Mr. Holker] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir Your Letter of the 8''' Ins* we received. It is not yet in our p. 103
Power to ascertain the Quantity of Flour and Wheat purchased for
the French Marine, that was seized by the Commissioners of this
State; when we have Information on this Subject, it shall be com-
municated. The Commissioners have been directed to restore to
M*" Smith and his Deputies what was seized, and if Restitution has
been made of less than was seized, the Commissioners must account
to us for the Residue. M*" Smith must know what was seized in his
Possession, and when his Deputies make Returns of what was pur-
chased by them and seized by the Commissioners and since restored,
in Pursuance of our Directions, he will be enabled to ascertain with
exact Precision, the Quantity purchased, the Quantity seized, and
the Quantity since delivered up. If the Commissioners have not p. 104
restored what they seized. Measures will be adopted to compel them
to account for the Deficiency. We do not mean to give Assurances
that cannot be depended on, and therefore must delay complying with
your Request, 'til we obtain a full and satisfactory Account of the
Flour and Wheat procured in Consequence of our late Law. If we
176 ■ Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C were to act otherwise, the Evils resulting from a Disappointment
°' ^^ would be justly imputable to us. Our Sense of the Importance of
supplying the French Fleets and Armies, corroborated by our earnest
Desire that every Matter transacted in this State for the Interest of
our Ally should give entire Satisfaction to the Minister, will prompt
us to give the Assurance solicited as soon as possible and to use every
Exertion to prevent his Plans and Operations from being discon-
certed or in any Manner embarrassed. In our Letter of the i^' of
April to M*" Smith we requested him to inform us what Quantity of
Flour and Wheat has been purchased in this State for the French
Marine, and how much exported. By his Letter of the 13*^ April,
he has promised to let us know the Amount of the Purchases made
by him and his Deputies. This Information is necessary and we have
no Doubt will be given, as soon as M*" Smith can get Returns from
his Deputies. You may rest assured the 15000 Barrels will be made
up, but, such is our present Situation that we cannot say when the
whole will be delivered —
May 16 Tuesday 16"" May 1780.
No. 23 Present as on yesterday,
p- 15s Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Major David-
son of the 2** Regim' i Coat, i Vest and i pair Overalls to be charged
to the said Regim*
Wednesday i/^ May 1780.
Present as on Yesterday.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Hyde
three hundred and sixty Pounds p Ace' passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° Uriah Forrest Eight hundred
Pounds to be expended in necessaries for the Sick Soldiers in this
City belonging to the Contin' Army to be accounted for.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Serj* Benjamin Fickle
of the 7*^ Regim* on the Recruiting Service i Coat, i Waistcoat, i
pair Overalls, i Shirt, i p"" Stockings i pair Shoes & i hat to be
charged to the said Regiment.
That the Collector of the Tax for Frederick County pay to Capt.
William Beatty of the 7'^ Regim* Five hundred and fifty five Pounds
in lieu of the necessaries allowed by Act of Assembly to the Officers
in the Maryland Line from i^' of January to the i^' of April.
That the Collector of the Tax for Charles County pay to Capt
Joseph Marbury Five hundred and fifty five Pounds in lieu of the
necessaries allowed by Act of Assembly St"^*
of the Council of Maryland. \yy
Thursday l8"' May 1 780. Liber C B
No. 23
Present as on yesterday. ^^ay 18
Ordered That the Collector of the Tax for Frederick County pay
to Capt. William Beatty of the 7'^ Regiment five thousand Dollars
to be expended in the Recruiting Service & Ace'' for.
That the Collector of the Tax for Kent County pay to Capt
Edward Wright of the 7'^ Regim' Three hundred and Fifty five
Pounds, fifteen shillings Balance due him on Ace' of the Recruiting
Service.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Josiah M'^Ghee of the
5"' Regiment lately Discharged i pair of Shoes to be charged to the
said Regim' and also to Captain William Beatty of the 7'^ Regim'
I Linen Coat for John Riggs a soldier of the said Regiment.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to His Excellency Thomas
Sim Lee Esquire one thousand eight hundred and ninety four
Pounds, one shilling in part of his Salary to the 8''' Inst.
That M"" John Shaw deliver to John Davidson Esq"" 6 Bbls. Cannon
Powder which he purchased of the Governor and Council at Public
Sale, M*" Shaw weighing & taking his Receipt therefor
[Council to President of Congress] Ljber c C
No. 22
Sir IM"" John Davidson of this City, has deposited forty seven p. 104
thousand, nine hundred and eighty six Dollars and two thirds of a
Dollar, in the Continental Treasury here, in Expectation of receiving
Bills of Exchange from Congress at the Rate of one Spanish Dollar
for every forty Continental Dollars. If Bills cannot be obtained upon
the above Terms, we have engaged to repay this Money to M*" David-
son. The Continental and State Treasuries, are quite exhausted and
the Demands of the Baron DeKalb could not have been answered, if
we had not consented to that Expedient, to supply the Treasury with
Money. We have been informed, Congress have sold Bills at the
Rate herein specified ; if that is the Case, as the Money has already
been appropriated to the Use of Congress, we suppose there cannot
be any Objection to furnishing M*" Davidson with the Bills
Friday 19* May 1780 Liber C B
No. 23
Present as on yesterday. May 19
In Virtue of An Act of the General Assembly of this State entitled ^' ^^
An Act to prohibit for a limited Time the exportation of Wheat,
Flour, Rye, Indian Corn &'^^ Permission is hereby given to Capt
Thomas Smith to transport from this State to the Islands of Ber-
muda three hundred Bushels of Indian Corn in the Sloop Hope for
the Relief of the Inhabitants of the said Islands, Provided the said
178 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Captain Thomas Smith, his Officers, Passengers and Crew previous
No. 23 tQ his Lading on board of the said Vessel any Corn, shall take the
Oath prescribed by the if^ Section of the Act above mentioned.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. Henry
Gaither i Camp Kettle, i Buckett 4 Scaines Marline for the use of
the Hospital in this City and also to John Pierce, Samuel Pierce,
John Denoon, Recruits for the 6*^ Regim* and to Fra^ Whitacre a
Recruit for the i'' Regim* each a Suit of Cloaths the Bounty allow^ed
by the late Acts of Assembly.
Liber C C [Council to Colo. Henry Hollingsworth]
p." 105 S^^ Having wrote to the Commissioners the 2'^ Ins* to deliver
agreeably to a late Resolution of the General Assembly, to M"" Smith
or his Agent or Deputy, all the Wheat and Flour seized in their
Hands, we expect the Dispute between M'' Veazey and the Commis-
sioners of Cecil will be readily adjusted and that any Quantity which
has been made use of will be replaced. If the Ship Stuff you mention
can be made into Bread proper for the Army or Shipping we think
your Scheme would be most advantageous to the State and in that
Case, request you to have all that can be conveniently delivered at
the Bake Houses, baked without Delay and on the best Terms you
can make. The Act for an immediate Supply &''^ directs the Commis-
sioners to give Certificates for the Expences of Carriage ; that is the
only Mode and the Commissioners are the proper Persons to apply
to, for Payment of Freight
[Council to President of Congress]
Sir We have the Honor of enclosing your Excellency two Reso-
lutions of the General Assembly of Maryland to which we beg your
Attention that they may be carried into Execution
[Council to Rich'd Dallam Esqr]
Sir We request you to carry the enclosed Resolution of the Gen-
eral Assembly into Execution. The Corn, Rye and Flour at Wrights
Ferry are in a perishable and insecure State, therefore require your
immediate Attention. If you find no Continental Deputy Quarter
Master at York Town, we wish the Corn deposited by M"' Beatty at
that Post, may be also sold
Liber C B Monday 22<i May 1780
mS 22 Present as on Friday.
P- 156 Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to John Murphy
a Recruit for the 6*'' Reg' and also to Joshua Atkins a Recruit for the
2^ Regim' each a Suit of Cloaths, the Bounty allowed by the late
Acts of Assembly.
of the Council of Maryland. iy<j
That the said Commissary deliver to John Mantle of the 6'*" Regi- lJt>cr C B
ment one Blanket to be charged to the said Regiment. ^"- ^^
That the western shore 'iVeasurer pay to Col" Uriah Forrest
Eleven hundred Dollars the Bounties paid two Recruits, John Mur-
phy and Joshua Atkins & for enlist^ them.
[Council to Colo Henry Hollingsworth] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir We have received yours of the 19"' Ins* and request you to P- los
have the Flour sent by M"" M*^Bryde, mixed with the Ship Stufif and
baked into Bread proper for the Army or Shipping, without Delay
[Council to Colo. Solomon Stympson]
Sir We cannot conveniently send you any Money by M"" Jones as
the Treasury is in a very exhausted State. We wish you to sell the
Bags made for removing Corn, to the greatest Advantage, they will
probably put you in Cash. The Storeage and Transportation of Grain
ought to have been paid in Certificates. The Words of the Law are
general and go to every Expence necessarily incurred in the Execu-
tion of it. If the Deficiency of Grain was unavoidable and not by
Neglects or Embezzlements, the Loss ought, in lustice to accrue to
the State, if otherwise, the Persons employed should make it good
[Council to Joseph Baxter Esqr Shfif of Baltimore] p. 106
Sir We received yours of the 10*'' Ins' and have to lament that
you should be so backward in your Collections. You must be mis-
taken respecting the Collection of the 5f Tax, as the io£ is to be paid
in, by the 10'^ July and the 5£ ought to have been paid before this
Time. We request you will furnish M*" Poe, agreeable to an Order
given him
Tuesday 23''^ May 1780. Liber C B
T^ 1 No- 23
Present as on yesterday May 23
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt John ^' ^^
Lynch one hundred and seventy nine Pounds, ten shillings due him
•p Ace* passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Allen Quynn one thousand, one
hundred and Eighty Eight Pounds, five shillings and the further
Sum of Four hundred and nineteen Pounds fifteen shillings due him
per Accounts passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to William Goldsmith, Six hundred
and ninety six Pounds due him per Ace' passed by the Dep^ Aud*"
That M"" Crisall deliver to M"" Muir 2 Hhds to pack up Medicines
belonging to the Continent and to be charged to the Continent.
i8o Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the Commissary of Stores deliver to David Willoughby a
^°- ^3 Cont' Soldier in the Delaware Regim* with the Small Pox i shirt,
2 Sheets, one Blanket and a Matrass to be ch*^ to the Continent and
also to John Cheshire of the 7'^ Maryl"* Reg* i Blanket ch<^ to said
Reg'
Commission of Letters of Marque & Reprisal issued to Hugh
Sherwood Com"" of the schooner Oxford 40 Tons burthen, navigated
by 10 Men mount^ 6 Carr. Guns & 6 small arms belonging to Charles
Crookshanks &C° of the State of Maryland.
May 24 Wednesday 24* May 1780
Present as on yesterday —
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. Michael
Rudulph of Major Lees Corps, one hundred and Fifty Pounds the
Gratuity allowed to the Officers of this State in the Continental
Army by the Resolution of the 4'*^ of Decem*" 1778 and seven hun-
dred and Fifty Pounds the allowance made by the Act relating to
the Ofificers and Soldiers of this State in the American Army &'='*
passed the 22*^ day of July 1779 also one thousand Eight hundred
Pounds to be delivered to Capt. John Rudolph and Capt Handy of
the same Corps, each nine hundred Pounds in Virtue of the said
Resolution and Act and agreeably to a Resolution of the 1 1''' April
last.
That the said Treasurer pay to Alexander Clagett Ten thousand
one hundred and thirty nine Pounds fifteen shillings to be by him
delivered over to Col° Moses Rawlings for the Garrison at Fort
Frederick and to be Accounted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Townsend one hundred
and twenty seven pounds ten shillings due him "p Ace' passed by the
Depy Aud.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to John Robinson and
John Stokes Recruits for 2'^ Regim' each a Suit of Cloaths the
Bounty allowed by the Gen^ Assembly.
That the said Commissary Deliver to William Dudson a 9 months
Soldier in the 7'^ Regim' Discharged the amount of Twenty nine
Pounds, ten shillings in Cloathing due him by the Act of Assembly
to Procure Troops for the American Army.
That the said Commissary deliver to William Lynch 7 shirts, 7 p*"
Shoes, 2 Knapsacks and 4 Blankets to be delivered over to Capt.
Joseph Marbury of the 3*^ Regim' for Gen' Smalwoods Guard, also
3 shirts, 3 p"" of Shoes, 3 Knapsacks and 3 Blankets to be delivered
over to Capt. John Davidson of the 2'^ Regim' and also 33 Shirts,
33 pair Shoes, 31, Knapsacks, and 14 Blankets to be by him delivered
over to Capt. Joseph Marbury of the 3^^ Regim' for the following
of the Council of Maryland. l8l
Recruits for the said Re.^im' John Hewin & Michael Lavigna each Liber C B
I Shirt, I p"' Shoes, Alexander Swan, Walter Glascow, Wilham ^°- ^3
Hambleton, Henry Johnson, Thomas Drngh, John Goddard, Ch"
Mattenly, John Ferrel, Charles Williams, John Courts, George Mil-
lit, Thomas Ragan, Julius Mercer Nathaniel Knott, James Baley,
Leonard Turner, Charles Goldsberry, John Drury, Nicholas Sissel,
James Armstrong, John Scott, Francis Durington, William Robert-
son Franklin, John Hughes Jesse Scmms, William Gates, John B.
Haslip, Peter Sanguehart, Thomas Thompson, William Swann, &
Joseph Thompson each i Shirt and i pair of Shoes, the Bounties
allowed them by the Act of Assembly, the Blankets and Knapsacks
to be charged to the Continent.
That the said Commissary deliver to James Pope of the 3'' Regim'
I Blanket to be charged to the said Regiment.
[Council to Colo Samuel Smith] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir Not being able to ascertain the Wheat and Flour purchased p. 106
by you for the Commonwealth of Virginia and seized by the Com-
missioners under the Law for supplying the Army &*^^ we request you
to give us what Information you can on this Subject, that Measures
may be taken to restore or replace the Quantity seized. We have only
to add, that Permits will be granted for the Exportation to Virginia,
of what is wanting to make up the Quantity of Flour which, by a
Letter from the late Governor and Council you were allowed to
purchase
[Council to William Smith Esqr]
Sir In Consequence of your letter of the 13"^ Ult° we had Hopes
that such Information would have been obtained and communicated
to us of the Quantity of Flour in the Hands of your Agents, as to
have enabled us, by turning over what was deficient of the 15000
Barrels, to comply with the Resolve of the General Assembly. Being
hitherto disappointed, we request you will give us the desired Infor-
mation as Speedily as possible. In the mean Time whatever you can
purchase, within the Quantity wanted, will aid us in carrying into
Execution the Intention of the Assembly and in answering the Ex-
pectations of the Agent of the Marine of France, to whom we have
enclosed a Copy of this Letter
Thursday 25"^ May 1780. Liber C
T. 1 No. 23
Present as on yesterday. May 25
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Ja* Brice Esq*" ^' ^^'^•
five hundred & five Pounds in part of his Allowance for his Atten-
dance in Council.
1 82 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Permission given to Christ" Page & his wife to solicit Leave to
No. 23 g.Q jj^^Q New York for the purpose of obtaining a Passage to C
Britain not to return into this State during the present War without
Leave of the Gov'' & Council for the Time being first had & obtained.
Liber C C [Council to Hon'ble. Mr. Holker]
p. 106 Sir Referring to ours of the 15*'' Ins* we think it would be Satis-
factory to you to be informed of the subsequent Steps we have taken,
relative to the Flour to be furnished for the Use of the Fleets and
Armies of His most Christian Majesty in the West Indies, and have
therefore sent you the enclosed. (The above to M'' W" Smith.)
May 26 Friday 26*'' May 1780
Liber C B ^
No. 23 Present as on yesterday.
^' ^^ Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Ensign Caleb
Mason of the 2'^ Regim* Seventy four Pounds, twelve shillings and
six Pence due him p Ace* passed by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Randall four hundred and
thirty six Pounds ten shillings and also the further Sum of ninety
Six Pounds, fifteen shillings for the use of Lieut Edward Dyer of the
2'^ Regim' -p Accounts passed by the Dep'' Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Doct. Thomas Parran one hundred
and seventy Pounds due him p Account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. Berry of the State
Boat the Plater 2 Shirts, 2 p"" of Trousers, i Linen Jacket and i pair
of Shoes to be delivered over to negro Michael the Property of the
State.
The State Boat Plater took in State Goods for the Troops in
Virginia and to Act as a Convoy to Maj*" Lee's Partizan Rangers on
their way there, one half to be ch"* to Cont.
Proclamation issued for calling a Meeting of the General Assem-
bly of this State on Wednesday the 7"^ Day of June next.
Liber C C [Council to Capt Robert Berry]
No. 22
p. 107
Sir You are to take on Board the Plater, the Stores M"" Randall
will deliver to you and to proceed to Petersburg with them. As some
Troops are now ready to depart, with the first fair wind you are
directed to convoy them down. On delivering the Stores you are
to return with all possible Dispatch
[Council to John Hanson and John Henry Esqrs.]
Sir — A Letter received yesterday Afternoon from the President
of Congress, dated the ig**" Ins* advises that the State of Maryland is,
of the Council of Maryland. 183
at this Time unrepresented in Congress and " That Matters of great Liber C C
Importance are now lying before Congress, which require the united ^'^- ^^
Councils and vigorous Exertions of all the States," at the same Time
earnestly requesting that Maryland may be represented as soon as
possible. We take the Liberty of enclosing you an Extract of a
second Letter from the President, received by the same Opportunity
which fully evinces the Propriety of the first and the Necessity of an
immediate Compliance with the Request therein contained
[Council to the Agents appointed to receive Loans on the several
Counties]
Sir The exhausted State of the Continental Treasury, arising
from the Depreciation of the Paper Currency, the Backwardness of
the States in furnishing their respective Quotas and the want of other
effectual Resources, have induced Congress to solicit this State in
the most earnest and pressing Manner to supply them with i. 234.350
Dollars by the 15"^ of lune. This Money is our Proportion of ten
millions of Dollars to be appropriated to the sole Purpose of bring-
ing Our Army into the Field. The Recess of the General Assembly
at this alarming Crisis and the Impossibility of convening them in
proper Time to take Measures to comply with the above Requisition,
make it incumbent on us to exert ourselves and to devise the most
effectual Means in our Power to obtain that Sum. We are deeply
impressed with the Necessity of putting our Army in motion and
furnishing such Supplies as the Exigency and Nature of the Service
require. In this Situation, no Mode so likely to procure the desired
sum, within the Time limited, has occurred to us, as that of attempt-
ing a Loan. We are the more inclined to think this Measure cannot
fail of Success from a recent Instance, that the Contributions of some
of our virtuous and patriotic Citizens have afforded us. We know
such is the Virtue and Patriotism of our Citizens, that they will con-
tribute their Money and exert themselves to the utmost, to relieve
our Army and enable them to cooperate with our noble Ally in ac-
complishing a Termination of the present War, and removing those p. loS
Evils and Calamities which are incident to it. We request you to
apply to all the Inhabitants of your County, who you think can and
will lend Money on this important Occasion, shew them this and the
enclosed Extracts of a Letter from Congress and conjure them by
that Love of their Country and Desire of Independence and estab-
lishing a permanent and happy Peace, which are the desirable Ob-
jects we are contending for, to lend us all the Money they can spare,
upon this trying Emergency. The Money you obtain, you are to give
a Receipt for and to engage the Repayment of, with 6 p Cent Interest
by this State, as soon as a Snfificient Sum of the present Assessment
is collected to enable us to do it. We desire you to pay the Money
to the Treasurer of either Shore, as fast as it is obtained.
184 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C - [Council to the Members of the General Assembly]
No. 22
Sir You will perceive, by the enclosed Extracts of a Letter and
Resolve of Congress of the 19* Ins' that our State is called on for
1.234.350 Dollars their Proportion of ten Millions of Dollars, M^ith-
out which the Army cannot be put in Motion. Congress have pointed
out so fully the pressing and indispensable Necessity of an immediate
Compliance with that Requisition, that we esteem it quite unneces-
sary to superadd any Arguments to evince the Propriety of the As-
sembly's meeting to adopt the most efficacious Measures for that and
other Purposes of the greatest Moment. Nothing but the most im-
portant Business could have induced the Governor to convene the
Assembly so early as the seventh Day of June, and we hope that, and
the Consideration that you may dispatch the Business in Time to
return to Harvest, will influence you to meet on that Day without
Reluctance
p. 158
May 27 Saturday 27''' May 1780
Liber C B
No. 23 Present as on yesterday.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Lieut Edward
Duvall Eighty eight Pounds, ten shillings per Ace' passed by the
Dep'y Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Ens. Samuel Hamilton of the 6'^
Regim' five hundred and fifty five Pounds Due him per Ace' passed
by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Charles Bivan seventy five
Pounds p Account passed by the Dep'' Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Jonathan Parker three hundred
Pounds on Ace'
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt Robert Berry Four hundred
and twenty one Pounds, ten shillings due him per Ace' passed by the
Depy Aud.
That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Capt. Archer 20*^ Candles
for the use of Maj"' Lee's Corps n6w on their way to the Southward
to be charged to the Continent
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Ens. Jacob Crawford of
the 2^ Regim' 13 Blankets, 2 of them for Recruits of the i^' 2 for
the 2^ 2 for the 4"" 2 for the 5"^ & 5 for the 7'^ Regim' to be charged
to the several Regim'®
Permission is hereby given to William Bacon to solicit Leave of
Gen' Washington or the Commanding Officer at Elizabeth Town to
go to New York for the Purpose of obtaining a Passage to Great
Britain agreeably to a Resolve of the House of Delegates of the lo"*
of April last.
of the Council of Maryland. 1H5
Monday 29*'' May 1780 Liber C B
Present as on Saturday except Dan' Carroll Esq"" May 2fj
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Tho" Boone one
hundred & ninety one Pounds, five shillin}:^s for nursing- & taking
care of David Willowby a Sold"" of the Del^ Reg' in the small pox
to be charged to the Continent.
Warrant issued directed to Capt. Robert Berry to impress a Vessel P- iS9
for the Purpose of Transporting a Number of Officers of the Mary-
land Line with their Bagage from the City of Annapolis to the Com-
mon Wealth of Virginia to join the Maryland Division on their
March to the Southward.
[Council to Board of War] Liber C C
^ No. 22
Gent From the Representation of some of the Officers of the Mary- P- 108
land Line, we are inclined to think that the peculiar Situation of that
Division renders a further and an immediate Appointment of Offi-
cers necessary, and therefore we wish, if it can be done with Pro-
priety, that you will commission William Sim, Adam Jaimison,
Joshua Rutledge and John Clarke, Ensigns in the fourth Regiment,
strongly recommended by Col° Hall ; Edward Hamilton and John
Brevit Ensigns, the former recommended by General Smallwood
and the latter by General Gist and other Gentlemen. — Rigby, — Ed-
miston and Ezekiel Harrey, for Ensigncies in the sixth Regiment by
Col° Williams. We submit to your Consideration, whether at this p- 109
critical Juncture, the Advantages arising to the Army from filling
these Vacancies will not over balance any Inconveniencies which were
apprehended from further appointments. In Consequence of our
Letter of the 26'^ lan^ last, a Commission of Ensigncy issued to
John Smith in stead of Edward Miles Smith ; we beg you will cor-
rect the Error and believe us to be with Sentim'^ of Respect &ca
Tuesday 30''' May 1780. May 30
T, , , „ . ^ Liber C B
Present as on yesterday, except James Brice Esq*" No. 23
Permission is hereby given to Capt. Daniel Prudden to Transport ^' ^^^
from this State to the Islands of Bermuda nine hundred Bushels of
Indian Corn in the Sloop Francis for the Relief of the Inhabitants
of the said Islands.
[Council to Thos Sellers Esqr Navl Offr at Balto.] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir We enclose you a Permit for the Sloop Francis Cap' Prudden. p. 109
to take on Board nine hundred Bushels of Indian Corn, to be trans-
ported to the Island of Bermuda, which we request you to retain and
that it shall not have Efifect until the Capt" and everj' Person on
i86 Journal and Correspondence
Liher C C Board the said sloop Francis shall take the Oath prescribed by the
^" Gen' Assembly for that Purpose, a Certificate of which you will
transmit
May 31 Wednesday 31^' May 1780
Liber C B
No. 23 Present as on yesterday.
^" ^^^ In Virtue of An Act of the General Assembly " entitled an Act
to empowef the Governor and the Council to sell the Public prop-
erty therein mentioned " Commodore Thomas Grason is hereby dis-
charged from the Service of this State.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Com° Thomas
Grason one hundred and forty eight Pounds, three shillings and six
Pence for the use of the men lately in the service of this State as "p
pay roll examined and Passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Daniel Boyle of the
2^ Regim' i Coat, i Vest i p*" Breeches and i p'' Stockings due to him
for 1780 to be charged to the States.
The Rev*^ M"" David Love is Recommended by this Board to his
Excellency Gen' Washington or the Commanding Officer at Eliza-
beth Town for his License to go into the City of New York for the
Purpose of Obtaining a Passage to Great Britain. The said M'' Love
is not to return to this State during the Continuance of the Present
War between America and Great Britain, without the Leave of the
Governor and Council for the Time being first had and obtained.
Liber C C [Council to Colo Elijah Robosson]
No. 22
p. 109 Sir. We request you to have all the Indian Corn which you have
engaged for public use, transported to this Place, as soon as you can
do it with Convenience
[Council to Mr. David Poe.]
Sir. If, contrary to our Expectation, you have more Pork or Beef
on Hand than you will have immediate Occasion for, we request of
you to send ten or twelve Barrels of either by the Return of M"" Chal-
mer's Boat
Liber C B Thursday i^* June 1780.
June^i Present as on yesterday. Daniel Carroll Esq*" Attended.
p- 150 Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Lieut Wool-
ford of the 2^ Reg* 6 Suits of Cloaths and 6 Blankets for 6 Recruits
enlisted by him, the Bounties allowed by the General Assembly.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Daniel Boyle late a Sol-
dier in the 2^ Regim* Twenty Pounds, the Gratuity allowed by the
Gen' Assembly for the year 1779
of the Council of Maryland. 187
Friday 2'* June 1780, Liber C B
No. 23
Present as yesterday. June a
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores dehVer to Philip Howard
of the 5*'' Reg. and to Robert Price of the 7"^ Regim' each i p' Over-
alls, I shirt and i p' shoes and also to William Fennell of the 2'^
Regim' i p"' Overalls and i Shirt to be ch** to the Reg"
That the said Commissary deliver to John Rivers of the i" Regim'
I Shirt, I p'' Overalls & p"" shoes, to Henry Clarridge of 2** Regim'
I p Shoes'", to John Hanson a Recruit for the 6'^ Regim' one Suit
of Cloaths the Bounty alH by the Gen' Assembly, to Lieut Geo. Jacob
of 6"' Regim' 3 yds Dowlas for lining & 2 p"" Stockings & to Capt.
Horatio Clagett i p^ of Britta'' in part of the Articles all** by the
Gen' Assembly. —
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Serjeant John P- "^
Spicer of the 2""* Regim' i shirt, i p"" Overalls & i p*" Shoes and also
to Lieut William Woolford of the 2^ Reg' Cloth for a Suit of Cloaths
with Trimmings and Linen for 2 Shirts in part of the Articles al-
lowed by the General Assembly.
That the v^restern shore Treasurer pay to John Wilmot jun"" Five
hundred and forty three Pounds due him p Ace' passed by the
Depy Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Jonathan Parker one hundred and
seventy nine Pounds and one hundred and Fifty Pounds due him
p Ace'* passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to William Hyde four hundred and
sixteen Pounds, thirteen Shillings and four Pence for i m° Salary
as Ass' Clk to Governor and Council due the i^' Inst.
That the Collector of the Tax for Dorchester County pay to Lieut
W™ Woolford of the 2^ Regim' Two thousand Dollars to be ex-
pended in the Recruiting Service and to be accounted for.
[Council to Conrad L. Wederstrandt Esqr] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir The Taxes have not as yet been collected to answer the Con- p. 109
tinental Draughts on this State ; yet we fully expect to be enabled to
supply you with a sufificient Sum of Money by the 1 5'*^ Ins' to pay for
all Provision which you may purchase for the use of the Continental
Army
[Council to ]
Sir M"" Wederstrandt delivered yours of the 27''* UIt° and we are
sorry to be under the Necessity of informing you that from the State
of our Treasury, he cannot at present, receive any Assistance from
it, in Carrying into Execution the important Business entrusted to
him. We have done every Thing in our Power, and beg Leave to refer p. no
you to him. Our Assembly is to meet on next Wednesday ; we shall
i88 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C lay before them your Letter, which will, doubtless, evince the Neces-
No
sity of immediately adopting effectual Measures for obtaining the
Supplies, necessary at this critical Period. The Law prohibiting the
Commissaries &'^^ from acting, without taking an Oath, having ex-
pired, the Gentlemen in whose Favor you have drawn, will have no
Difificulty on that Account
Liber C B Saturday 3^ June 1780
No. 23
June 3 Present as on yesterday. James Bnce Esquire Attended.
^' Pardon granted to Philip Verbill convicted in Baltimore County
Court for Stealing a Hand saw.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas John-
son 'y Cik to the Governor and Council four hundred and sixteen
Pounds, thirteen shillings and four Pence due him for i Months
Salary to the i^' Inst.
That the said Treasurer pay to Robert Reith Messenger one hun-
dred and twenty five Pounds due him for i Month Salary to the
I"' Inst.
Junes Monday 5'^ June 1780
Present as on Saturday. Permission was given to Miss Eliz^ &
Jane Christie to go to N. York
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt William
Middleton Four hundred Pounds fifteen shillings due him p Ace'
passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. George P. Keeports Two
hundred and Eighty Pounds fifteen shillings on Ace' of Col° Nath'
Ramsey of the 3'' Regim' and the further Sum of one hundred and
twelve Pounds, ten shillings on Account of John Ross Surgeon of
the 4''' Regim' due "p Ace'^ passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to the said George Keeports seven
hundred and forty three Pounds, fifteen shillings for Rum, Sugar,
& Tea Purchased of Philip & Jacob Graybill by M'' Randall p his
order.
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Edward Edgerly ninety
Pounds for the use of Henry Clements and also Five hundred and
fifty five Pounds for the use of Capt. John Smith p Acc*^ passed by
the Depy Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. W" Middleton Three hun-
dred & seventeen Pounds, five shillings to be accounted for.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Paul Rone, Adam Roof
& W™ Morris recruits for 2^ Reg' each a Suit of Cloaths the Bounty
& I Blanket each.
of the Council of Maryland. iHfj
[Council to Richard Dallam Esqr] Liber c C
No. 22
Sir We have received yours of the 3'^ Ins' and shall expect an p. no
Account of the Sales you made, as soon as it is convenient. No Time
should be lost in securing,'- the IHour you mention, and as much more
as you can possibly procure ; the Terms must be left to your Discre-
tion. We have no Doubt but the Spirit of Avarice, or some thing
worse, if possible, will raise the Price on the Public, as soon as it is
known, that Article is wanted for Purposes necessary to our Preser-
vation. The General Assembly is to meet the Day after To-morrow
and we do not hesitate in giving every Assurance in our Power that
Payments may be expected within the Time you mention, for every
Thing which may be obtained for the Public. Inform us whether you
have a Prospect of doing any Thing material
[Council to Mr. Abraham Faw]
Sir We have just received yours of the 31*' Ult° and as we have
Reason to believe Beef will be wanted for the Army as soon as it is
in proper Condition, we should be glad to treat with you for any you
can have ready between this and the Middle of July, sooner if possi-
ble. Inform us when and where the Beef may be received and the
Price, as soon as you can ascertain it. We request your Answer as
soon as possible.
Tuesday 6* June 1780 Liber C B
Present as on yesterday. June 6
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Lieut. Edward P- ^^'
Edgerly 32 Shirts 32 p'' Shoes and 32 p'' Overalls for the Sick and
Invalid Soldiers at the City of Annapolis belonging to the Maryland
Division.
[Council to the Comrs of Supplies for the several Counties] Liber C C
No. 22
Gentlemen The Intelligence we yesterday received from the Com- p. no
mittee of Cooperation appointed by Congress, now with the Army
accompanied by a Letter from His Excellency the General, point out
so strongly the Necessity of supplying the Army immediately with
Provision, of which they have a very scanty and precarious Supply,
and likewise the fatal Consequences which may attend our not hav-
ing ample Stores for the intended Co-operation with the Assistance
daily expected from our Ally, that we must call on you in the most
earnest Manner to inform us without Delay of the Provision you
have procured under the Act for an immediate Supply &" By this
Time, we have Reason to believe, this can be done with precision; p_ m
it will be necessary the General Assembly should be informed of
what you have been able to procure and what you have forwarded.
The critical State of our Affairs will admit of no Delay, and we re-
IQO Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C quest you to forward the Corn, Rye and Flour, with all possible
^°- -^ Expedition to at You will procure necessary Vessels and
Carriages for the Transportation to that Place. We have already
directed you to restore or replace the Flour and Wheat seized in the
Hands of the French Agents ; inform us particularly of what has
been so seized and returned. If you have any Bran, Shorts or Ship
Stufif, belonging to the Public, that cannot be conveniently delivered,
it will be proper to sell it.
[Council to General Washington]
Sir We have the Honor to enclose your Excellency a late Resolve
of the General Assembly of Maryland. The apparent lustice of the
Claims of the Maryland Officers in the late Rawlings's and German
Battalion, set forth in their Petition, induced the Assembly to enter
into this Resolve. The Incorporation would obviate Inconveniencies
to this State, in supplying its Officers and Men with Cloaths and
other Necessaries, dispersed as they now are, yet the Expediency
and Propriety of carrying the Measure into Execution is wholly
referred to your Excellency's Consideration and Decision
Liber C B Wednesday 7*'' June 1780
p. 161 Present as on yesterday.
June; Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John H. Stone
Esq"" Two thousand one hundred Pounds in part of his Salary as a
Member of the Council.
That the said Treasurer pay to George Poe Eight thousand
Pounds to be deliv*^ over to David Poe on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Beatty seven hundred and
nine Pounds one shilling and three Pence for the use of Capt. Richard
Hoff, three hundred and seventy five Pounds for the use of Jacob
HoflF and also Two hundred and two Pounds ten shillings due him-
self p Accounts passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° Uriah Forrest Two thousand,
seven hundred and Eighty Pounds, thirteen shillings and Ten Pence
to be delivered over to Col° Richard Dallam and to be by him Ac-
counted for. —
In Virtue of the Act for enlarging the Powers of the Governor and
Council passed at November Session 1779 Permission is hereby
given to Capt. James Buchanan to lade on board the Brig Fox a
Cargo of Flour to be exported for the Purpose of Procuring Cloath-
ing and other necessaries granted by the " Act entitled An Act relat-
ing to the Officers & Soldiers of this State in the American Army
and other Purposes therein mentioned."
Commission issued to John Dennis, John Selby, Nehemiah Hol-
land, Peter Challe and James Martin appointed Judges of the Orphans
Court in Worcester County.
of the Council of Maryland. 191
[Council to Naval Officer at BaltimoreJ Liber C C
Sir Enclosed you have the Receipt for Flour shipped from Balti- p, m
more by Col" Sam' Smith for the Use of the Commonwealth of Vir-
ginia. If the Receipt corresponds with the Exports, you will deliver
up his Bonds lodged in ycnir Office, as required by his Permits.
Thursday 8*"^ June 1780 Liber c B
No. 23
Present as on yesterday. June 8
Messrs. Sam' Chase and Nich" Maccubbin from the House of ^'
Delegates inform his Excellency that a sufF' number of members are
met to proceed to Business.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. William
Middleton six hundred Pounds on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Ens. Walter Dyer of the 3^^ Regim*
seventy Pounds ten shillings, and also seventy Pounds, ten shillings
to be by him delivered over to Ens. Edward M. Smith of the same
Regim' due them p Accounts passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to William Paca Esq*" Eight hun-
dred and forty Pounds p ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
Pardon granted to John Barlow convicted at Fred. County Court
for the Murder of a certain Thomas Cooper.
[Council to Board of War] Liber C C
No. 22
Gent The Governor and Council have been very much embar- p. in
rassed about the Cloathing due to the Men discharged from the
Maryland Troops. Some few have been supplied on the Certificates
of the Regimental Paymasters, but the Board did not think them-
selves Sufficiently authorized to continue doing so, and the Resolve
of Congress of the 16**^ Aug' 1779, received in a Letter from your
Secretary of the 13"" March, confirmed them in that Opinion, as, by
that, it appears Money is to be paid in Lieu of the Cloathing, by the
Regimental Paymasters, out of the Military Chest. That cannot be
done now w^ith the Men already discharged and the Board are
anxious. Justice should be done them, therefore would be glad to
receive Authority from Congress to pay for the Deficiency of Cloath- p. 112
ing at the estimated Price out of the Money required from this State.
Friday 9* Tune 1780. Liber C B
, No. 23
Present as on yesterday. June 9
Ordered That the Eastern shore Treasurer pay to Nicholas ^' ^ ^
Thomas Esquire Two thousand two hundred and Fiftv Pounds for p. 162
3 Months Salary as Judge of the Gen' Court to the i*' of January.
192 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the western shore Treasurer pay to Lieut. James Bruff one
No. 23 hundred and thirty six Pounds, Fifteen shiUings due him -p Acct
passed by the Dep^ Aud. —
That the Commissary of Stores deHver to James Deverix of the
6"^ Regiment one Suit of Cloaths the Bounty allowed by the Gen'
Assembl3^
Liber C C [Council to Thos Donnellan, Thos. Beall, the Commrs at Balto.
No. 22 Geo Town & Head of Elk]
p. 112
Sir In Virtue of a late Resolution of the General Assembly, a
Copy of which you have enclosed, you are hereby appointed to re-
ceive and store Provisions at and you are directed to deliver
said Provisions to such Person or Persons as may be appointed by
Congress to receive the same and the Order of the Governor and
Council, advising us of the Quantities and from whence received.
You are likewise to receive from the Commissioners of County
the Flour and Indian Corn procured by them under the Law for the
immediate Supply of the Army &"^^ of which you are to retain at
your Post Bushels of Indian Corn Barrels of Flour and
the Surplus, if any (of both or either as the Case may be) to convey
without Delay to Col° Hollingsworth at the Head of Elk, advising
us of the Quantities of each
[Council to President of Congress]
Sir We have the Honor of your Excellency's Letter by Post of
the 29* May and 3'' and 6'^ of the Current Month with their Several
Enclosures, Those of the 29*^ May & 3*^ June shall be immediately
laid before the General Assembly and the latter shall be attended to,
and the necessary steps taken to carry into Execution the Intention
of the Honorable Congress.
Liber c B Saturday 10*'' June 1780
June 10 Present as on yesterday,
p. 162 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Wil-
liams one hundred and Forty four Pounds to be delivered over to
Clement Wilson -p Ace* passed by the D. Aud.
Liber c C [Council to Colo. Jno. Marshall, Thos Clagett, David Poe, Richard
No. 22 Dallam & Hy Hollingsworth]
Sir Congress have requested us to engage trusty Persons imme-
diately to ride as Expresses from Young's Ferry to Philadelphia, to
forward Intelligence in the most expeditious Manner to them. We
think proper Persons ought to be engaged, who are to hold them-
selves in Readiness to proceed with any Dispatches that may be
p. 112
of the Council of Maryland. 193
delivered to them for Congress and desire you would employ a fit hWntr C C
and trusty Person to be always prepared at Baltimore Town to Bush ^"' "
Town. We have requested Col" Dallam to receive the Dispatches
at Bush Town and to send them on to Col° Hollingsworth at the
Head of Elk, who is directed to forward them to Philadelphia.
[Council to Governor of Virginia] p. 113
Sir Agreeably to the Resolution of Congress of the 5* Ins' we
have directed that trusty Persons be immediately stationed at con-
venient Distances on the Main Road leading from Young's Ferry
on Potowmack River to Philadelphia to convey to Congress with
the utmost Expedition any Intelligence your Excellency may receive
of the Arrival of the French Fleet on the American Coast. The
Express at Young's Ferry, will hold himself constantly in Readiness
to receive your Excellency's Dispatches
Monday 12^'^ June 1780 Liber C B
No. 23
Present as on Saturday. J""f '^
■' p. 162
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to His Excellency
Thomas Sim Lee Esquire Seven hundred and fifty Pounds in part
of his Salary due 8* of May.
[Council to Colo. Henry Hollingsworth] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir We have this Day purchased of Captains Matthew Wells and P- "3
Jacob Cunes of the steady Friends, between twelve and thirteen
Thousand Pounds of Bacon and 5 Barrels of Pork, which they have
engaged to be good and to deliver it to you. You will examine it and
only take such Quantities as will answer to this Engagement. The}-
may want to purchase Goods at the Head of Elk. if so, you will be
pleased to be answerable for them to the Amount of the Meat you
take, and the Money shall be paid you on Demand. You will give a
Receipt for the Quantities of each and certify the Amount of the
Goods for which you engage
[Council to Thomas Donellan]
Sir We have Occasion for a Quantity of Bacon, and request you
to purchase immediately on Credit any Quantity, not exceeding
30,000** on the best Terms you can. The General Assembly will, we
doubt not, make Provision for the immediate Payment thereof, and
every Thing in our Power will be done to forward the Payments
for these Contracts.
13
194 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to Committee of Cooperation]
No. 22
Gent. We have been honored with your Letters of the 2^ ult"
with their Enclosures, which were laid before the General Assembly
of this State, the 8"" Ins* the Day of Meeting. Yours of the 2^ of the
current Month reached us this Moment, we shall immediately com-
municate it to the Legislature and take the earliest Opportunity of
informing you of the Fate of the Requisitions therein contained
p. 114 [Council to Gen'l Washington]
Sir We have this Moment had the Honor of receiving your
Excellency's Letter of the 2'^ Instant, also a Letter of the same Date
from the Honorable Committee of Cooperation, both of which we
communicated to the General Assembly of this State now sitting.
Liber C B Tuesday 13*'' June 1780.
No. 23 ^ ,
June 13 Present as on yesterday.
p. 162 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Allen Quynn.
one hundred and Twenty four Pounds, two shillings and six Pence
due him p Ace* passed by D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to James Boyle five thousand four
himdred and twenty five Pounds due him p Ace' passed by the Aud.
Gen'
Liber C C [Council to Henry Dickinson Esqr, Treasurer of the E. Shore]
p. 114 Sir It is necessary the Money in the Eastern Shore Treasury
should be immediately lodged in the Treasury of the Western Shore.
We therefore request you to send by M"" M'^Hard, all the Public
money in your Hands
[Council to John Page Esqr.]
Sir — We are informed that you have a Quantity of Pork, which
you purchased for the Army. We are much in Want of that Article
and if you still have it on Hand and will order it immediately to the
Head of Elk and delivered to Col° Hollingsworth, we will pay you
the Purchase Money and for your Trouble
[Council to Commissioners of Frederick County]
Gentlemen. It is of so great Importance, at this Time, that all
the Provisions procured under the " Act for an immediate supply
of the Army &" should be forwarded in the most expeditious and
secure Manner and tho' Baltimore is at a greater Distance from
most Parts of your County than George Town, we are of Opinion
it would sooner reach the Head of Elk, if sent to Baltimore, and be
more safely conveyed from thence, and we request this may be done
of the Council of Maryland. 195
[Council to Capt John Swan J Li»>er C C
Sir We have received yours of the 11'" anrl are of Opinion with
you, it would be more eligible to wait the Result of Col" Ramsay's
Application for a Flag, rather than engage W Smith's Brig at a
certain and heavy Demurrage.
Wednesday 14"' Tune 1780 Liber C B
-^ -' ' No. 23
Present as on yesterday. ■^""^'^
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Chalmers
seventy five Pounds p Ace' passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Robert Berry Three hundred
& twelve Pounds, fifteen shillings to be by him Accounted for.
Thursday 15"" June 1780. Liber C E
No. 23
Present as on yesterday. June 15
Ordered That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Capt. Joseph
Middleton i Barrel Beef or Pork for the Crew of the Continental
Ship Chase.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. Robert Berry Sail
Cloth sufif' for a Foresail and Tar Pauling for the Boat Plater.
That M*" John Shaw deliver to the said Capt Berry Rope suff' for
Boltroping the Foresail of the Plater.
Commission issued to Francis Porter appointed Ens. of Capt.
Dawsons Comp^ in the 38'^^ Battalion of Militia in Talbot County.
[Council to Thos Richardson Esqr] Liber C C
Sir In Answer to your Letter of the 10*'' Ins' we can only say p. 115
that we had given Orders and taken every effectual Step in our
Power to have the Provision and Forage which was collected in the
several Counties conveyed to the Head of Elk, except such Quanti-
ties as were ordered by the Commander in Chief to remain at George
and Baltimore Towns ; we are truly sensible o fthe Necessities of
our Army and shall do every Thing within our Reach to relieve them.
[Council to the Commrs of the several Counties]
Gentlemen The General Assembly have passed an Act this Ses-
sion, by which the Power and Authority delegated to the Commis-
sioners of the several Counties respectively by the Act for the
immediate Supply &^^ to hire or impress Vessels & Carriages for the
Purpose of transporting Flour and other Provisions by them ob-
tained is revived and continued until the End of the next Session of
196 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C Assembly. It is provided, in Case of Loss to the Owner of any
^^ Carriage or Vessel, the same shall be ascertained and paid for con-
formable to the Directions of the late Act. If any Commissioner has
departed this Life, the surviving Commissioners are empowered to
take into their Possession and Care, all the Flour and other Provi-
sions procured by him. The Flour and other Provisions in your
Possession are to be conveyed, with all possible Expedition to the
Head of Elk
N. B. To the Comm" of Harford — excepting such Part of the
Flour as is most convenient to Baltimore Town, which we request
you to deliver to M*" Donnellan at that Place
Liber C B Friday 16* June 1780.
June 16 Present as on yesterday,
p. 162 Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to John Muir Esq*"
three hundred & thirty eight Pounds, fifteen shillings on Account.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to William John-
son a Recruit for the 2'^ Regim' a Suit of Cloaths the Bounty and one
Blanket.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Joseph Williams six
thousand Pounds due him "p Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
Liber c C [Council to Richard Dallam Esqr]
P
jjg Sir We have received yours of the 7"^ & 14*'' Ins* A Law is passed
for obtaining a Loan, which will be shortly published and every
Person willing to serve his Country that way, M^ill know the Terms,
and your Friends have an Opportunity of lending the Money due
them from the State. We cannot say any Thing particularly about
the Provision you mention ; the Subject is before the General Assem-
bly. By this Time, it is probable you can ascertain the Quantity of
Provision you have procured by Purchase, and by the Comm", by
Certificates, and what has been forwarded. We wish this to be done,
likewise to know what you have purchased, agreeable to our late
Request, and what you may reasonably expect to obtain.
p. 116 [Council to Thomas Donellan]
Sir We have Occasion to deliver to M"" W" Smith, Flour to a
considerable Amount, We expect the Commissioners of Frederick
and Baltimore will immediately deliver you a Quantity; and the
Harford Comm" are likewise directed to send to you the Flour in
their Hands most convenient to Baltimore Town, the whole of which
we request you will deliver to M"" Smith, if it should not exceed
3000 Barrels ; if it should, you are to retain the Excess, and advise
us of the exact Quantity
of the Council of Maryland. 197
[Council to Honble Mr Holker] U\,tr C C
N'o. 22
Sir Your Letter of the lO*** June we have received and shall en-
deavour to have the Quantity of Flour you think necessary for the
Use of the Fleet, lodged with M"" Smith, as speedily as possible. If
it should not be in our Power (which we hope will not be the Case)
to furnish the whole, agreeable to the Resolve of the General Assem-
bly, as soon as there may be a Demand for it ; that the Fleet may not
be disappointed of the Supplies expected from us, we will give M'
Smith every Assistance necessary to accelerate his Purchase ; we shall
not have Occasion for any Bills. Your being at a Loss how we could
be under any Difficulty in ascertaining the precise Quantity of Flour
purchased for the Use of the French Marine, we can but attribute
to the mistaken Opinion entertained by you, that the whole was
seized by our Commissioners ; if it had been so, we should not have
applied to your Agent, M'' Smith, for Information on that Subject
[Council to William Smith Esqr]
Sir We yesterday received a Letter from M"" Holker, of the 10'''
Ins' requesting us to comply with the Resolve of the General Assem-
bly with all possible Speed and to place 4 or 5000 Barrels of Flour
in your Hands for the use of the French Fleet. It gives us Concern
that, from the Irregularity of the Returns made to us by the Com-
missioners and the Uncertainty we are under of the Quantity for-
warded, we cannot point out where and from whom the Deficiency
may be received immediately. M*" Donnellan receives the Flour from
the Commrs of Baltimore and Frederick Counties who have had
Orders to send it down without Delay. This we have directed him to
place in your Hands as fast as it comes down, but as this probably p. 117
will not be sufficient we have wrote to the Commissioners of Harford
to reserve the Flour most convenient to Baltimore to be delivered to
M'' Donnellan, who is directed to apply it, or Part thereof, that Way.
We shall still remain under an uncertainty about Deficiency as we
do not know what you have lately purchased, and request you to
inform us likewise of what was exported before the Act for the
Supply of the Army & if any, and of what has been returned by the
Commissioners of the 15000 Barrels. This probably might be done
best, by conversing with you, as we might mutually give Information
on the Subject. The Importance of this Business, which we must
all desire to have closed, induces us to wish you to ride down, if
convenient
Saturdav 17*^ Tune 1780. June 17
' ' ■' ' Liber C B
Present as on yesterday. No. 23
Permission is hereby given Capt. Perient Trott to Transport from
this State to the Islands of Bermuda three hundred Bushels of Indian
198 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Corn in the Schooner Truce for the Relief of the Inhabitants of the
^°- 23 said Islands.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Elizabeth Sharpe
Fifty one Pounds, ten shillings due her p Ace* passed by the D. Aud.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. Richard Davis of
the late Rawlings's Regim' a Suit of Cloaths the Allowance by the
late Act of Ass^
That the Collector of the Tax for Talbot County pay to Thomas
Skinner appointed by this Board a Recruiting Officer for said County,
three thousand Doll''^ to be by him expended in the Recruiting Serv-
ice and Accounted for.
Liber C C [Council To the Commrs for seizing Grain]
No. 22
p. 117 Gent" Enclosed you have a Copy of an Act for reviving and con-
tinuing certain Powers delegated to the Commissioners under the
late Act to procure an immediate Supply of Flour &'=^
The Flour & other Provisions in your Possession are to be con-
veyed with all Expedition to and delivered to —
[Council to Col Robt. T. Hooe at Alexandria]
Sir Congress have requested us to engage trusty Persons imme-
diately, to ride Expresses from Alexandria to Philadelphia, to for-
ward to them, the Intelligence which may be brought to that Place
from Governor Jefferson. Convinced of your Zeal and Alacrity in
forwarding Measures of public Utility, we do not hesitate in solicit-
ing your Aid on this Occasion ; therefore beg you would employ a
fit and trusty Person to be in constant Readiness to receive and bring
forward to this Board with the utmost Expedition, any dispatches
which may be lodged with you by Order of the Governor of Vir-
ginia. Every Expence attending this Business, we will thankfully
pay and are
[Council to Governor Jefferson]
Sir Before we were honored with your Excellency's Letter of
the 14*^ Ins* we had, in Pursuance of the Resolution of Congress 5'*^
established a Line of expresses extending from Young's Ferry on
p. 118 Patowmack to Philadelphia, and wrote immediately by Post, advis-
ing you of it, and that the Rider at Young's Ferry would be in con-
stant Readiness to receive your Excellency's Commands. To keep
up the Line of Communication already established by you, we have
requested Col° Hooe to procure a trusty Person and Station him at
Alexandria to receive your Dispatches and shall countermand the
Orders, by which we had established a different Line. We shall take
the first Opportunity of forwarding the Letter to the President of
Congress.
of the Council of Maryland. 199
[Council to Adam Muir Esqr. Nav'l Ofifr G^ Dist] Lif^r C C
N'o. 22
Sir The Enclosure is a Permit for Cap' Perient Trott, to trans-
port to the Islands of Bermuda, in the Schooner Truce, three hun-
dred Bushels of Indian Corn, for the Relief of the Inhabitants of the
said Islands ; which we request you will retain and that it shall not
have Effect until every Person on Board said Vessel, as well as the
Captain, take the Oath prescribed by the Act of Assembly in such
Case, a Certificate of which you are to transmit to Y"" Humble Servts.
Monday 19'^ June 1780 June 19
Present as on Saturday. ^°-, ^3
Commissions of Letters of Marque and Reprisal issued to Wil-
liam Thomas Commander of the Schooner Freemason, 70 Tons
burthen navigated by 14 men mounting 6 swivel Guns belonging to
Archibald Patison &C° of Maryland, to Clement Warring Comman-
der of the Brig Duke of Lienster 70 Tons burthen, navigated by
14 men, mounting 4 Carriage Guns, belonging to Charles Crook-
shanks and Comp=' Maryland, and also to Joseph Farribault Com-
mander of the Brig Porgie 90 Tons burthen navigated by 20 Men
mounting 4 Carriage Guns belonging to Sam' Smith &C° of
Baltimore.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Gustavus Horner
of this State Surgeons Mate in the Hospital Department one hun-
dred and Fifty Pounds the Gratuity allowed by the Resolution of
the General Assembly of Decern'' 11. 1778 and also Two thousand
Dollars in lieu of Articles allowed by the Act relating to the Officers
and Soldiers of this in the American Army &" passed July 1779 and
agreeabh^ to a Resolution of the Gen' Assembly of June 17'^ 1780.
That the said Treasurer pay to Daniel Jenifer Esq*" to be Delivered
over to Daniel Jenifer of this State Surgeon in the Hospital Depart-
ment, one hundred and Fifty Pounds the Gratuity and also two thou-
sand Dollars allowed him according to the above mentioned Reso-
lutions and Act of the General Assembly.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Edward Prall of the i^'
Regim' Two thousand Two hundred and fifty Dollars to be ex-
pended in the Recruiting Service & accounted for
That the issuing Commissary deliver to John Davidson 8 hhds
and 3 Tierces or 10 hhds if there are no Tierces.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Gustavus Horner of
this State in the Hospital Department 3^ yds Cloth, 3 yd* Linen for
lining, 3 yds Shalloon with Trimmings & Linen for 2 Shirts agree-
ably to a Resolve of 17 June 1780. and to Capt. Edw*^ Prall of i^'
Reg' I p' Brittanies in p' of the Article ^."^
B
200 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to Colo John Marshall, Young's Ferry & Thomas Clagett,
No- ^22 Piscataway]
Sir We have, since writing to you, received Information from
the Governor of Virginia, that he had established a Line of Ex-
presses, by the Way of Alexandria, to Philadelphia, which renders it
unnecessary to have one in Readiness at Young's Ferry : we there-
fore request you to discharge the Rider you may have fixed at that
Post
Liber C B Tuesday 20*'' June 1780
No. 23
June 20 Present as on yesterday. —
^' ■^ '^ Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas John-
son j*" Forty five Pounds for so much Money advanced by him to
Archelaus Yancy for the Purpose of defraying his Expences to
Virginia on an Express
That the said Treasurer pay to Jesse Hollingsworth Six thousand,
six hundred and forty six Pounds for 204^} Bohea Tea bought of
him by M"" John Randall State Agent & for which he gave an Order
dated 17* May 1780 —
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Johnson Jun'' Thirty
Pounds p Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Jesse Littell Seventy five Pounds
due him -p ace* passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. Edward Prall of
the i^' Regim* Cloth for a Jacket and Breeches with Trimmings,
to Lieut Edward Edgerly of the 2^ Regim' Cloth for a Jacket and
Breeches with Trimmings in part of the Articles allowed them by
the General Assembly.
That the said Commissary deliver to William Moore a soldier in
the 2^ Regim* i shirt, to be charged to the said Regiment
Liber C C [Council to Mr. Thomas Donellan]
p'lig Sir, We have purchased 200 Barrels of Shads and Herrings of
M"" Jon^ Hudson ; you will receive them and send 70 Barrels of each,
by the Dolphin, Cap* Middleton to Col° Hollingsworth at the Head
of Elk, 30 to this City, and retain the Residue for the Use of the
Continental Troops that pass through your Town
Liber c B Wednesday 21*' June 1780
June 21 Present as on yesterday
P" ^^4 Commissions issued to Vachel Downes app*^ Major. James Hud-
son Graves i Lieut of Capt. Jacob Walters Comp and James Nevil
Ens of Capt John Seneys Comp^ belonging to the S**' Battalion of
Militia in Queen Anns County
of the Council of Maryland. 201
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Col" Normand Liber C B
Bruce one hundred and forty six Pounds, five shillings and Eighty ^^
one Pounds due him p Accounts passed by the Dep^ Aud.
[Council to Mr. Thos Donellan] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir We wrote you yesterday to receive 200 Barrels of Fish, which p. 118
we had purchased of M"" Hudson, we request you will have them care-
fully examined before you receive and send them away
Thursday 22^ June 1780 Liber C B
Present as on yesterday June 23
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Wilmot ^' '"^
Two hundred Pounds for the Purpose of defraying his Expences on
an Express to His Excellency Gen' Washington on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Smoot Esq"" Twenty two
Pounds ten Shillings for the use of Tho^ Hinks per Ace' passed by
the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to John Duckett Two hundred and
seventy four Pounds, three shillings Bal^ of Account passed by the
Dep5^ Aud.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Marshall Galloway of
the 3"^ Regim* i shirt & i p*" Linen Overalls to be charged to said
Regim'
Comni* issued to Zach^ Forrest app*^ Capt. in the room of John
Smith. Zeph^ Forrest i L* John Smith jun*" 2 Lieut. Francis Brookes
Ens. Barton Abell Capt in the room of Ignat^ Abell. Bennett Combs
Capt in the room of John Greenwell, Ja^ Williams i L* Rob' Ford
2^ U Jn° Heard Ens. of the Lower Batt. of MiP in S' Mary's County.
[Council to Colo Richd Dallam] Liber C C
Xo. 22
Sir The Flour you lately procured at our Request, we desire you p. 119
will immediately deliver over to M*" William Smith of Baltimore
Town, for the Use of the Marine of France, and inform us of the
Quantity
[Council to The Commrs of Harford County]
Gent" We desire to be immediately informed of the exact Quan-
tity of Flour you intend to send to M"" Donnellan, in Consequence of
our Letter of the 1 5"^ current, and the Time when M"" Donnellan may
expect it.
Friday 23*^ June 1780 June 23
.^ , Liber C B
Present as on yesterday No. 23
Commission of Letters of Marque and Reprisal issued to James P- ^^5
Forbes Comm"" of the Brig Nisbett 125 Tons burthen, navigated
202 Jotirnal and Correspondence
Liber C B with 30 Men mounting 14 Carriage Guns and 20 small Arms, be-
^°" ^^ longing to Robert Morris and John Nisbett of Philadelphia and
Stephen Steward of Maryland.
William Fitzhugh Esquire appointed Recruiting Officer for Cal-
vert County.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John H. Stone
Esq"" five hundred Pounds in part of his Salary. —
That the said Treasurer pay to William Maw one thousand one
hundred & Eighty five Pounds for Damages done his Hovtse.
That the said Treasurer pay to Uriah Forrest one thousand five
hundred and sixty two Pounds, ten shillings for 172 Months Salary
as Aud. Gen' to the is**" Inst.
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Johnson Jun*" one thou-
sand and forty one Pounds, thirteen shillings and four Pence for
the use of John Rogers Esq"" Chancellor due him for i Month Salary
to the i^' of April last.
That the said Treasurer pay to Mat Wells Thirty four thousand
five hundred and Eighty nine Pounds, five shillings for Bacon & Pork
purchased of Wells and Cunes by the Governor and Council and
delivered to Col° Henry Hollingsworth at the H"^ of Elk p his Receipt
That the said Treasurer pay to John Taylor Esq"" one hundred and
two Pounds for the use of Aquila Parker due him p Ace' passed by
the Dep'' Aud.
Liber C C [Council to Presidt of Congress]
No. 22
p.' 119 Sir We have the Honor to acknowlege the Receipt of your Ex-
cellency's Letter of the 15'*^ Instant; it was immediately communi-
cated to the General Assembly of this State, now Sitting, who have
the important Subject of it now under Consideration.
[Council to Colo Henry Hollingsworth]
Sir In Order to judge of the Quantity of Provision forwarded,
under the Law for an immediate Supply of Flour &" it will be
necessary to know what you have received aud from whom ; not only
from the Commissioners, but from the Continental Purchasers. We
have some of your Returns, but they are not compieat. Let us hear
from you immediately on this Subject
[Council to Mr. Joshua Stevenson]
Sir We have received your Return by M"" W" Smith, by which
it does not appear what Quantities of the Provision procured you
have on Hand. We request you to give us immediate Information
of what you now have and where, and to whom you have for-
warded any.
of the Council of Maryland. 203
[Council to His Excy Joseph Reed Pennsylvania] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir We received your Favor of the 16''' and have laid it, with the See I Pa.
Resolution of your Excellency and Council, before the General _ ^^' ^"''
Assembly. As soon as the Result of their Deliberations thereon is Reed]s letter
made known to us, we shall communicate it to your Excellency. We {he'^same
are sensible that your Design in laying the Embargo, may be frus- volume at
trated, unless a similar Resolution is adopted by this State, and
therefore we should not liave hesitated, in tlie Recess of the Assem-
bly, to have imposed such a Restriction as would have prevented the
Evil suggested in your Letter. Nothing has a stronger Tendency to
preserve that Harmony so desirable between our States, as mutual
Endeavours to facilitate the Execution of Measures concerted by
either for the general Good and being under that Impression, we
shall, on every Occasion chearfully cooperate with your Board in
furthering them.
Liber C
\>. 120
Saturday 24'^ June 1 780 ^°^^^ ^
Present as on yesterday p. 165
Ordered That the Collector of the Tax for Frederick County pay
to Capt. Mich' Boyer of the German Regim* one thousand five hun-
dred and thirty seven Pounds, five shillings due him for his Recruit-
ing Account and also the further sum of three thousand three hun-
dred and fifty Dollars for the Recruiting Service to be by him Ac-
counted for
Commission of Letters of Marque and Reprisal issued to James
Frazier Commander of the Schooner Dorchester 45 Tons burthen
navigated by 10 men mounting 4 Carriage Guns & 2 Swivels belong-
ing to Robertson Stevens & others of Dorchester County State of
Maryland & also to Alexander Murray Commander of the Brig
Revenge 120 Tons burthen navigated by 32 Men, mounting 12 Car-
riage Guns belonging to John Muir & others State of Maryland.
Commissions issued to William Moore app*^ Cap* in the room of
Josias Shaw, Richard Cramphin i Lieut, Sam' Sheckles 2 L* Adam
Craige Ens — Benjamin Harwood Capt. in the room of Joseph Jones,
Richard Lyles i*' Lieut, Josias Belt 2'' Lieut. John Wells Ens. Rich-
ard Duckett 2 Lieut & Philip Turner Ens. of Capt. James MuUikins
Comp^ in the Upper Battalion, also to Samuel Hepburn app*^ Capt.
in the room of Jn° Smith Brookes John Clarke Sprigg i Lieut.
Richard Burgess j"" 2^ Lieut Edward Willet Ens. also to Zach* Berry
Capt in the room of Clement Wheeler Mordecai Burgess i Lieut.
Richard Hill 2^ Lieut & Thomas Marshall Ens. belonging to the
Middle Batt. Prince Georges County.
204 Journal and Correspondence
Liber c C [Council to Mr. Abraham Faw]
No. 22
p- 120 Sir The General Assembly have now under their Consideration
the Subject of Supplies of Provisions for Army, and we expect their
Determination in a Few Days; we shall then have it in our Power
to answer particularly your Letters of the 31^* of May and 18"*
Instant ; in the mean Time we request you not to part with the Beef
you have, as we expect to be enabled to take it. We are sorry we
cannot, at this Time, transmit you an Order for the Sum you want
[Council to Colo. Lodwick Weltner, German Regiment.]
Sir It gives us much Concern that we have it not in our Power to
furnish Cap' Boyer with the Cloathing Stores &*^^ agreeable to his
Application and which the OfiBcers and Soldiers of your Regiment
are entitled to. The exhausted State of our Treasury at this Time,
renders it impracticable, but you may rely on it. Sir, that the German
Regiment has not been forgot by us and that we shall, as soon as we
are enabled, send forward the Necessaries to make them comfortable
[Council to Mr. Thomas Donellan]
Sir The Bearer Upsher King will deliver you 6 Barrells of Pork
and a small Quantity of Bacon ; if good, we desire you to receive it
and forward it to M"" Henry HoUingsworth, and inform us of the
Quantity
[Council to Colo Joshua Beall]
Sir We have received your several Letters of the 22"^ Ult° & 21^'
and 22"^ of the current Month. The Powder we request you will
dispose of, in the Manner most advantageous to the State. We be-
lieve it needless to suggest the Impropriety of allowing the Disaf-
fected to purchase largely. The Militia Commissions are sent
herewith by Col° Lucas, agreeably to your Request. Under the 16*
Section of the Act for punishing certain Crimes and Misdemeanors,
and to prevent the Growth of Toryism, we apprehend all Persons
travelling through this State without a Pass or safe Conduct such as
p. 121 ^s prescribed by the Act aforesaid, are liable to be apprehended and
carried before a ludge or lustice for Examination and may be com-
mitted to the public Goal, if an Offender against the Laws, or dan-
gerous Person to this State, or the United States. The Case of
Wailes, we think deserves Consideration, and the Substance of your
Letter on the Subject shall be imparted to the Assembly in the Mean
Time, we recommend a strict Attention to the future Conduct of a
Man who has given too much Reason to render him suspected.
of the Council of Maryland. 20$
Monday 26"' June 1 780 Liber C B
No. 23
Present as on Saturday. June 26
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Francis Raw- ^'
lings j"" Forty Pounds due him p Account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Isaac M'^Hard Three hundred and
Thirty pounds due him p ace* passed by the Dep'' Aud.
[Council to President of Congress] LiU-r C C
No. 22
Sir The General Assembly have passed an Act for sinking the p. 121
Quota required by Congress of this State of the Bills of Credit
emitted by Congress, agreeable to their Requisition, and we are
authorized to apply to your Excellency for new Bills sufficient to
exchange for the Continental Bills that may be brought in ; We do
therefore request such a Number as Congress may deem necessary
for that Purpose. If Part could be immediately furnished, or in two
or three Days, we wish the Bearer may be detained for the Purpose
of bringing them down.
[Council to Committee for Cooperation]
Gentlemen We have the Honor to acknowledge the Receipt of
your Favor of the 19**^ Ins* with a Copy of His Excellency General
Washington's Letter relative to the important Subject of completing
the Quota of Men, and furnishing the Provisions before required.
We see and feel the Necessity of exerting ourselves to the utmost
upon this very trying and critical Occasion and if our Power was
equal to our Inclination, the Commander in Chief would soon be
extricated from his present very disagreeable and embarrassing
Situation, and be enabled to form the Plan of Operations to be
pursued in Concert with the French Commander. We have im-
parted the Contents of the Letters to the Assembly, and can assure
you that they are truly sensible of the critical and distressed Situation
of the Army, and the Difificulties and Embarrassments that surround
the General and need no Argument to prompt them to the fullest
Exertion of their Abilities
Tuesday 27**^ June 1780 Liber C B
_ .,,. , No. 23
Present as on Yesterday. June 27
Ordered that M"" John Shaw deliver to Capt^ William Middleton & P- ^^
Robert Berry of the State Boats Dolphin & Plater each 15I Cannon
Powder
That M"" John Shaw deliver to the said Capt W™ Middleton 13
Stands small Arms, 40 rounds of Cartridges to each Stand. 6 Cut-
lasses I quire Cannon Cartridge Paper and 3 p'' Pistols and also to
2o6 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Capt Robert Berry for the Plater 12 Stands small Arms 40 rounds
^^ Cartridges to each stand, 12 Cutlasses, 6 Pikes, and 6 p"" Pistols, and
also to Samuel Chase Esq" 5 fathom of Match rope to be ref* or
paid for.
Commission of Letters of Marque and Reprisal issued to John
Steuart Commander of the Schooner Molly 60 Tons burthen, navi-
gated with 13 Men mounting 4 Carriage Guns belonging to Smith
Johnson & Co. of Baltimore and John Stewart of Annapolis and
also to James Buchanan Commander of the Brig Fox 80 Tons bur-
then, navigated with 22 j\Ien mounting 8 Carriage Guns belonging
to John Dorsey & C° Baltimore.
In Virtue of a Resolution of the General Assembly of this date the
Continental Treasurer is requested to exchange the Sum of fourteen
thousand Dollars in Contin' Bills of Credit for the like Sum of Con-
tinental Loan Office Certificates to be Lodged in the Treasury, the
Money to be delivered to Stephen West Esq'' for the Accommoda-
tion and convenience of his Excellency Governor Rutledge.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. Robert
Berry Three hundred Pounds to be by him Accounted for.
Liber C C [Council to the Governors of Havana and Port au Prince,
No. 22 separately]
p. 122
Sir In Pursuance of Powers delegated to us by the State of Mary-
land, to export Flour and import Necessaries for the Use of the
State ; we have laded the Brigantine Fox, Cap* James Buchanan with
628 Barrels of Flour, which we have consigned and trusted to the
Care and Management of Robert Dorsey Esq"" a Gentleman of Char-
acter and Merit, who we particularly recommend to the Notice,
Countenance, and good Offices of your Excellency. To enable M""
Dorsey to invest the Proceeds of the Cargo in the most desired
Articles, we request your Excellency to give him Permission to pur-
chase and export to our State, such European and West India Goods
as he thinks will best answer the Purposes of the State. It is our
most earnest Inclination to correspond with your Excellency and to
keep up such an Intercourse as will be most conducive to the recipro-
cal Advantages and Interests of the Governments over which we
have the Honor to preside. We shall receive the highest Satisfac-
tion in your Excellency's affording us an Opportunity of adding
Instances to the Professions of profound Respect with which we
have the Honor to be 81'^^
[Council to Colo. Robt. T. Hooe]
Sir We request you to forward the enclosed by Express to His
Excellency the Governor of Virginia
of the Council of Maryland. 207
[Council to Capts Berry anrl Middleton] Liber C C
No. 22
You are to proceed to Portsmouth in Virginia, taking under your
Care and Safely convoying? the three Vessels with Stores to that
Place from whence they may safely proceed to Milner's Lanrling,
you will remain at Portsmouth and wait their Return to take on
Board as many of Lee's Corps of Light Infantry as you can con-
veniently and safely transport to the Head of the Elk. If these
Troops should not be there or in the Neighborhood, so that you
cannot transport them without being detained more than ten Days
after the Return of the Vessels under your Convoy, you will then
proceed to Emmerson's Landing on Wye River and take on Board
a Load of Flour from M*" Hemslcy's Landing for this Place. The
Object of the Business with which you are charged, is to convoy
down these Vessels and back again with Safety.
Wednesday 28"^ June 1780 Xo%^ ^
Present as on yesterday. ^^^H^
Ordered That the western Shore Treasurer pay to William ^lid-
dleton three hundred Pounds on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to Jonathan Parker one hundred and
fifty Pounds on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt Robert Dashiell Two lum- A langrage
dred & forty Dollars the freight of 8 Bles. of Pork from Somerset ^ro%ctile
County to the City for the use of the State. used for
That the said Treasurer pay to His Excellency Thomas Sim Lee and rigging
Esq'' Seven thousand five hundred Pounds in part of his Salarv to ^?^, J^"s
^ , ^ - disabling a
the 8"^ of May last ship
That the Armourer deliver to Col° James Tootell 5 p"" Sweeps.
1 5 i Langrage & 6 p'' Handcuffs to be paid for when called on at the
Price which the Gov"" & Co' may agree on.
Captain Berry and Middleton of the State Boats Plater and Dol- p. 167
phin were employed in the Cont' Service as Convoys
Commissions issued to John Hooper appointed Capt in the room
of Shadrack Lyden res*^ Jesse Greyless Capt in the room of James
Douglass, Bentol Stevens i Lieut, James Stafford 2^ U and James
Ewing Ens. belonging to the 14''' Battalion of Militia in Caroline
County.
Thursday 29*'' June 1780 June 29
Present as on yesterday.
Commission issued to Gabriel Peterson Vanhorn appointed Col°
of the Deer Creek Battalion of Militia in Harford County in the
room of Ignatius Wheeler, — and also to James Rippath appointed
2o8 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B 2^"^ Lieut of Capt John Seney's Compy in the 5**^ Battahon. James
^^ Sliney Ens of Capt Jacob Ringgold's Comp^, John Rowles Capt.
James Sudler i^* Lieut, James E. Carter 2""^ Lieut, & Charles Erreck-
son Ensign belonging to the 20*'' Batt of Mil^ Queen A County
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to James Brice five
hundred Pounds on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Dan' Carroll Esq*" five hundred
Pounds on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to John Black Express from Phila-
delphia one hundred and fifty Pounds to be charged to the United
States
Liber c C [Council to Capt. Geo. R. Keeports.]
p. 123 Sir As we may have an immediate Call for all the Arms, Ac-
coutrements Ammunition S:*^* belonging to this State, we request
you to furnish us without Delay with an Account of the Number
you have in your Possession and the Order they are in; if any are
out of Repair or want cleaning we wish you to have them put
immediately in the best Condition for the Field; to this we hope
you will be particularly attentive
[Council to Commrs for Washington County]
Gent'" We are surprised to hear by Co' StuU that you did not think
yourselves directed by the Law for an immediate Supply of Flour
&*^* for the Army, to have the Wheat procured by you, manufac-
tured into Flour. We expect this will be done without Delay, and that
after delivering to Col. Rawlings what we may have Occasion for, of
any of the Articles, to supply the Guard over the Prisoners, the
Remainder should be sent forward and delivered to M"" Thomas
Donellan in Baltimore Town
[Council to The Lieutenants of the several Counties]
Sir We request you to furnish us, by the first opportunity, with
an Account of all the Arms, Accoutriments and Ammunition in
your Possession, or in the Care of any other Person in your County,
belonging to the State, If any of them want repairing or cleaning,
we wish to have it done immediately, and we will pay the Charge
thereof ; to this we hope you will be particularly attentive
June 30 F"day 30* June 1780
' No. 23 Present as on yesterday.
p- 167 Ordered That the Eastern shore Treasurer pay to Robertson
Stevens one thousand five hundred and twenty four Pounds, fifteen
shillings due him -p ace* passed by Dep^ Aud.
of the Council of Maryland. 20g
That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Shaw Two thousand Liber C B
five hundred and fourteen Pounds, seven Shillings and six Pence ^°- ^^
due him p Ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
r Council to Mr. Charles Blakel IJ'>«- C C
' No. 22
Sir M'^ Earle having informed us that the French wheat seized P- '^-^
by you, is in a perishable State, we request you to deliver to the
French Agent, what may remain in your Hands, taking his Receipt
for the Quantity. If this cannot be done, it will be proper to send
it to some Mill immediately to be ground up into Flour that will
pass Inspection for the use of the French.
Saturday ist July 1780 July i
Liber C B
Present as on yesterday. p 167^
Commission of Letters of Marque & Reprisal issued to John Carey
Commander of the Brig Hercules, 130 Tons burthen navigated by
60 Men mounting 16 Carriage Guns belonging to Young, Knox
and Comp^ of Baltimore
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Richard Talbot
seventy two Pounds for his Services as Adjutant to the Elk ridge
Batt of Militia for one year.
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Johnson Jun"" three hun-
dred Pound for 2 Ream of Paper purchased by him for the use of
the Public and also the further Sum of four hundred and Sixteen
Pounds, thirteen Shillings & four Pence for i m° Salary as Cik to the
Governor and Council due this Instant
That the said Treasurer pay to John Swan Capt of Col° Baylors
Corps, one hundred and fifty Pounds the Gratuity allowed to the
Officers of this State in the Continental Army by the Resolution
of the 4'^ of Decem"" 1778 and seven hundred and fifty Pounds the
Allowance made by the Act relating to the Officers and Soldiers
of this State in the American Army &*=^ passed 22*^ of July 1779
and agreeably to the Resolution of the 1 1"^ of April last.
Commissions issued to Brice Gassaway app*^ Capt. in the room of p. 168
Basil Burgess Nicholas Aldridge i Lieut. John Rogers Ens. Vachel
Burgess i Lieut. Philem° Burgess Ens. of Vachel Stevens's Comp''
belonging to the Elkridge Batt of Militia in Ann Arundel County.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Young
lately a Soldier in the 7"^ Maryland Regim* now discharged Twenty
Pounds in lieu of the Articles allowed by the Act relating to the
Officers & Soldiers of this State in the American Army &" He hav-
ing made Oath that He hath not received any part thereof
14
2IO Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to Robert Harding lately a Soldier in
No. 23 j.j^g J St Maryland Regim* now discharged Twenty Pounds as afore-
said.
That the Eastern shore Treasurer pay to John Brown Esq"" Two
thousand, six hundred and seventy five Pounds, twelve shillings
and Eleven Pence to be by him delivered over to John Thompson due
him "p Account passed by the Aud. Gen*
Leave given to M"^* Caldcleugh to return with her Child into this
State
Monday 3'' July 1780
July 3 Present as on Saturday
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Graham
four thousand four hundred Pounds for i hh** Rum Purchased of
him by John Randall for the Use of the Maryland Troops p his order.
That the said Treasurer pay to Robert Reith Messenger to the
Gov"" and Council one hundred and Twenty five Pounds for i mo
Salary to the i^' Inst.
That the said Treasurer pay to James Brice Lieut of Ann Arundel
County one hundred and ninety Pounds to pay Expresses sent by
him under the Act for the New Enrollment of the Militia and to be
by him Accounted for.
Commissions issued to Nicholas Brooks app*^ 2^ Lieut, and Thomas
Blacklock Ens. of Capt Henry Hill J"" Comp^ Samuel Perri Wailes
Ens of Capt. Benjamin Wailes Comp^ George Gantt i^' Lieut.
Thomas Baden 2^ Lieut. & Benjamin Baden Ens. of Capt. Alexander
Howard Magruders Comp^ belonging to the Lower Battalion of
Militia in Prince Georges County.
July 4 Tuesday 4*'' July 1780
Present as on Yesterday
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Serj* Isaac
Jones of the i^* Regim', i shirt and i pair of Overalls to be charged
to said Regim*
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Adam Miller ninety
Pounds for Milk Supplied the Hospital
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° Moses Rawlings six hundred
and Sixty Eight Pounds, fifteen Shillings due him p Ace* passed
by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. James Bruff of the 6*'' Regim'
four thousand Dollars to be expended in the recruiting Service and
Accounted for.
of the Council of Maryland. 211
That the said Treasurer pay to Jonathan Parker Twelve Pounds Liber C B
Bal" of Ace* passed by the Dep^ Aud. ^°' ^^
Ordered That the Collector of the Tax for Washinj^on County p- ^f>0
pay to Capt. John Reid of a Comj/ raised by this State & stationed
at Fort Frederick Four thousand Dollars to be expended in the
Recruiting Service and Accounted for.
Ordered That M"" Abraham Faw deliver to the said Capt John Reid
20 Suits of Cloaths or such part as he may be able to Furnish.
That M"" John Shav^ deliver to John Chalmers 13 Cannon Cart-
ridges
[Council to Mr. Thomas Donellan] Liber c C
No. 22
Sir M'' Poe informs us that about 100 Barrels of Shad & 60 Bar- p. 123
rels of Herrings may be had ; we request you to apply to him to know
the Persons who have them for sale, and purchase them on the same
Terms which we gave M'' Hudson, both as to Price and Condition
of Payment; you will have them carefully inspected before you re-
ceive them and, if merchantable, you will have them transported to
Col° Hollingsworth at the Head of Elk. You will deliver to M"" p. 124
Poe such Quantity of Corn and other short Forage as will enable
him to return such Quantity as he has borrowed for public use and
also supply him occasionally with what may be necessary for that
Post
[Council to Mr. David Poe.]
Sir In Answer to yours of the 3*^ Ins* we have to inform you that
we have requested M"' Donnellan to purchase the Fish and to supply
you with short Forage sufficient to enable you to return what you
borrowed and to furnish you occasionally with the Quantity that
may be necessary for your Post
[Council to Colo. Richard Dallam]
Sir Yours of the i^' Ins* we received and can only Say at present
that you will not return the Flour received from McCan to M*"
Smith, until we take further Order therein. We should readily
transmit you the Money necessary to make you easy but it really is
not in our Powers to command a Shilling.
Wednesday s**" July 1780 juh- 5
Liber C B
Present as on yesterday. No. 23
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Margaret Chat-
lain seventy five Pounds due [her] p ace' passed by the Dep-' Aud.
p. 169
p. 124
212 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to Charlotte Small one hundred and
No. 23 j^jj^ seventy five Pounds due [her] p ace* passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Ignatius Adams of
the i^' Regim* i shirt, i p"" Overalls and i p"" shoes and also to Peter
Hennesey, John Collins and James Murphy Recruits for the 2^
Regim' a Suit of Cloaths the Bounty alH by the Gen' Ass^
That the Collector of the Tax for Harford County pay to Richard
Dallam Esq"" Ten thousand Pounds in lieu of an Order of the 15'**
May on the Treasury ref^ this Day and to be Accounted for.
Liber C C [Council to Colo. Richard Dallam]
Sir We are much concerned it is not in our Power to relieve
you from your distressed Situation; there is not a Dollar in the
Treasury. We have enclosed you an Order on the Collector of Har-
ford County for 10,000 Pounds, in Lieu of one of the Orders on the
Treasurer of the 15"' May, for that Sum, and hope it will answer
your Purpose. It is our earnest Desire the Collector would exert
himself to supply you
[Council to the Commissaries for Purchases in the several Counties]
Sir The great Confidence we repose in your Integrity, Zeal and
Activity in executing any Measure adopted by the Legislature to
promote the common Interest, have induced us to appoint you Com-
missary for Purchases for County to receive at any Time ante-
cedent to the last Day of September next from any Person inhabiting
within your County, such Articles enumerated in the Supplement
to the Act for the Assessment of Property within this State, passed
last March Session, as such Person may elect to pay in Lieu of the
28 Pounds of Tobacco imposed by that Act on every hundred Pounds
worth of Property.
For your Direction in the Management of this Business entrusted
to you, we have sent you a Copy of those Clauses of the Act, which
relate to your Department. It is absolutely necessary that an extra
supply of Provisions of the Bread Kind should be procured for the
Continental Army with the utmost Expedition and for that Purpose,
we direct you to buy up, in your County, all the Wheat, Wheat Flour,
Bread in Barrels, Bacon, Salted Pork, and Beef in Barrels that can
be obtained, and contract for the same in Paper Money, Tobacco,
or Certificates, the Certificates to bear an Interest of 6 p C and to be
discounted in the Payment of the public Assessment. To incline the
Possessors of those Necessaries to dispose of them on reasonable
Terms with greater Promptitude, it will be proper for you to inform
them that, unless a sufficient Supply is purchased by a short Day, the
Governor and Council are invested with Authority to order a Seizure,
in the Manner heretofore made. Acquaint us by every Opportunity
P-I25
of the Council of Maryland. 213
of your Success in purchasing, and we will send you such Sums of Liber C C
Money and Tobacco as may be necessary. If yon can make your ' "' ^^
Contracts for Certificates, we prefer that Mode, 'til the present
Assessments are collected and brought in. You have Copies of the
Acts to procure an Extra Supply &" and to procure a Supply of Salt
Meat &" We have selected one Letter from General Washington
and two from the Committee of Co-operation, from many we have
lately received on the same Subjects ; the enclosed Extracts from
which, so strongly and pointedly evince the urgent and pressing
Necessity of making the most vigorous Exertions to procure tho.se
Supplies, that we deem it unnecessary to Superadd any Arguments
to the reasons and Motives contained therein, to Stimulate you to do
your utmost. We have already waded through a Sea of Difficulties,
but our Distresses were never so alarming as at present ; the most
manly Fortitude, Perseverance and Indefatigable Industry, are essen-
tially necessary to retrieve our Affairs and free us from those Calami-
ties which Supineness and a criminal indifference will involve us in ;
we therefore exhort you, in the most earnest Manner, by that Pa-
triotism, Love of Liberty and tender Regard for Posterity, which
so eminently distinguished the Conduct of the virtuous Sons of
America, in the Beginning of this Contest, not to cease your most
unremitting Endeavors to carry into Execution the important Pur-
poses of those Acts 'til the Army is amply provided with every
Necessary.
Thursday 6'^ July 1780 July 6
Liber C
Present as on Yesterday. No. 23
■' p. 169
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to James Boyle one
thousand three hundred and four Pounds five shillings for i Bble
Sugar & I5i Bohea Tea Purchased by John Randall of Joseph Clark
for the use of the Ofificers in the Maryland Line p M"' Randalls
Order
That the said Treasurer pay to John Smith Esq"" Two thousand
six hundred and ninety eight Pounds, Two shillings and six Pence
for the use of Calhoun and Gist due them for Cloth & Linen Pur-
chased of them by John Randall for the use of the Officers of the
Maryland Line.
That the said Treasurer pay to John H. Stone Esq'' Five thousand
nine hundred Pounds and also the further Sum of Two thousand
Pounds in part of his Salary as a Member of the Council
That the said Treasurer pay to Elie Vallette Esq"" one thousand
Two hundred and fifty Pounds and the further Sum of Two hundred
and seventy Pounds due him p Accounts passed by the Aud. Gen'
214 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Friday 7* July 1780
No. 23
July 7 Present as on yesterday
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deHver to Lieut Edw"*
Edgerly 5 Shirts 7 p'' Shoes & 5 p*" Overalls for so many men of the
Maryl"* Division p ret. sent to Commissary
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Lieut Edw*^ Edgerly four
hundred & fifty Dollars the Bounty to John Simmons enlisted by
him.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Wilmot Two hundred Pounds
on Account,
p. 170 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Giles
one thousand Pounds to be delivered over to Henry HoUingsworth
on Account.
Liber C C [Council to Colo Henry HoUingsworth]
No. 22 .
p. 126 Sir We have supplied M*" Giles with a Thousand Pounds, agree-
ably to your Request. The Situation you are in for want of Money,
gives us real Concern, as it is not in our Power to relieve you.
We have sent by M"" Isaac McHard two hundred thousand Dollars,
to the Continental Treasury and wish, for its greater Safety, that
you would send with him, Giles or some trusty Hand to Philadelphia,
by this Means you may have a Chance of procuring a Share of the
Money. The Line of Expresses are, from this Place to M*" David
Poe, at Baltimore, who will send the Dispatches to the Post Office
at Bush or Harford Town, to be delivered to a Person there under
the Direction of Col° Dallam, who is to forward them to you. We
hope your Rider holds himself in constant Readiness, the Time may
be near at Hand, when his Services will be required
[Council to Charles Lee Esqr. Secretary to the Board of Treasury]
Sir The Act entitled " An Act for sinking the Quota required
by Congress of this State of the Bills of Credit emitted by Congress,"
passed the 12'^ of the last Month, a Copy of which you shall have,
by the first convenient Opportunity
July 8 Saturday 8 July 1780
Liber C B _,
No. 23 Present as on yesterday.
p. 170 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Joseph Dowson
two thousand one hundred and thirty seven Pounds, ten shillings
due himself & C° for 475 i Coffee Purchased by John Randall for the
Maryland Officers.
That the said Treasurer pay to Isaac McHard Two hundred thou-
sand Dollars to be by him delivered over to the Continental Treasurer
of the Council of Maryland. 215
at Philadelphia in part of the one Milhon 1"wo hunrlred and thirty Liter C B
four thousand, tliree hundred anrl l'"ifty Dollars required by Con- ^^
gress of this State by their Resolution of the 19'^ May last.
That the said Treasurer pay to Isaac McHard one thousand Dollars
on Ace' That the said Treasurer pay to John King Two hundred
Pounds on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Jon* Parker one hundred & fifty
Pounds on Ace*
The following Persons are hereby appointed Commissaries for
Purchases according to the Act.
Harford County Richard Dallam
Baltimore Abraham Risteau
Washington Col° Moses Rawlings
Frederick Col° Thomas Price
Montgomery Thomas Richardson
Prince Georges Jn° Smith Brooks
Charles Daniel Jenifer
St. Marys Joseph Ford
Calvert Pat Sim Smith
Ann Arundel Col° Edward Gaitlier
Cecil Barruch Williams
Kent John Voorhees
Queen Anns Conrod. T. Wedderstrandt
Talbot Col° James Hindman
Caroline Nathaniel Potter
Dorchester John C. Harrison
Somerset Henry Jackson
Worcester Joseph Dashiell
[Council to Delegates in Congress] Liber C C
No. 22
Gent" We have sent by M*" Isaac j\PHard 200,000 Continental p. 126
Dollars, to be delivered over to the Continental Treasurer in Phila-
delphia, being in Part of the 1.234.350 Dollars required of our State
by the Resolution of Congress of the 19"" of May last. We are much
concerned it is not in our Power to comply fully with that Demand
at this Time. When that Requisition was received, our Treasury
was quite exhausted, owing chiefly to the continental Drains by
Payments of considerable Sums, for the Use of Congress, the Assess-
ments imposed, previous to the Resolution, have not yet been col-
lected; the sum remitted was procured by Loan. We must request
you to represent these Facts to Congress, and to inform them that this
State, from a Sense of the vast Importance of complying with the
Resolution to the Extent, have made every Exertion to procure the
Money and that we shall not remit our Attention, til the whole
is forwarded
2i6 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Monday lo*^ July 1780
No. 23
July 10 Present as on Saturday.
^' ^^° Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Joseph Ash-
mead one hundred and twenty three Pounds seven shillings & six
Pence for the use of L* Elijah Evans per Account passed by the
Depy Aud.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Negro Perry Cooper
belong^ to this State Oznabrigs suff* for 2 Shirts & 2 p'' Trousers.
That John Shaw Armourer receive of Col° Uriah Forrest the
following Arms & Accoutrements viz. 451 Muskets 451 Bayonets,
441 Cartouch Boxes & 413 Bayonet Belts directed by the Board of
War to be delivered by him for the use of this State.
Liber C C [Council to Committee of Coo|)eration]
No. 22
p. 127 Gent" In Consequence of the Resolutions of Congress, Letters
from his Excellency Gen' Washington, and the Committee of Co-
operations, relative to Men, Money and the Supplies of Provisions,
Horses and Waggons allotted to be furnished by this State, the
General Assembly impressed with an adequate Idea of the wants of
the army and the indispensable Necessity of providing in the most
ample Manner for their Relief, feeling the Difificulties that surround
and embarrass our worthy Commander in Chief, and impelled by
that patriotic Zeal which has actuated their Conduct upon every
trying Emergency, and anxiously Solicitous to free our illustrious
General from his distressing and cruel Situation and to enable him
to concert and execute such a Plan of Operations as his Wisdom
may suggest, have passed the following Laws, " An Act to procure
Recruits &" A Supplement to the Act to procure Recruits &'^* " An
Act to expedite the raising an additional Battalion of Regulars "
" An Act to procure a Supply of Salt Meat for the Use of the Army "
An Act to procure an extra Supply of Provisions of the Bread Kind,
also Waggons & Horses 81'^^ Copies of which we have the Honor to
transmit, We have appointed Persons in the several Counties to carry
these Laws into full Execution, and have directed them to inform
the People, that the extraordinary Power vested in us by the Law
(that of Seizure) will be exercised, unless they readily furnish those
Articles, so necessary for the army. It is not in our Power precisely
to determine and explicitly advise you what will be the Result of our
Endeavours under those Acts, but we can with Confidence assure you
that if the Abilities of our People and our utmost Exertions are
competent to the Purposes intended to be effected by them, every
Thing required will be supplied as expeditiously as possible, If we
should fail of completing the Extraordinary Regiment within the
Time limited, the Militia are to be ordered out to make up the Defi-
ciency in the Manner directed by the Act, and then we shall have it
of the Council of Maryland. 217
in our Power to assist his Excellency with a Troop or more of Light Lil.»cr C C
Horse, composed of some of our most respectable Citizens. You ^°- ^-
will perceive by the enclosed Copy of an Act to encourage the rais-
ing a Volunteer Troop of Light Horse &" that a Number of Gentle-
men in Baltimore Town have offered to form themselves into a
Troop of Light Horse and to furnish themselves at their own Ex-
pence; this laudable and disinterested Conduct, we hope will be emu-
lated by the Gentlemen of the several Counties in this State. We
shall constantly correspond with and inform you of the Success in
the Execution of the enclosed Laws, and give you full and Speedy
Intelligence of all Matters that may tend to promote the Interest of
the United States and assist the Operation of this Campyaign
[Council to Sam'l McGee Esqr] p. 128
Sir Col° Henry Hollingsworth has informed this Board that you
have in your Hands a Quantity of Flour &'^^ belonging to the Public
which you have refused to deliver, until you are paid for what has
been delivered. The Assembly passed an Act the last Session to
enable M"" Wederstrandt as a public Agent, in a Degree to Satisfy
his Creditors, but whether the Measure will sufficiently answer your
Purpose or comprehend your Case, we know not ; however as you
are a good Whig and must have the common Cause at Heart, we
trust that any Argument in Favor of an immediate Delivery of all
the public Provisions in your Hands, would be unnecessary and
Superfluous, after informing you that the army is now and has been
for some Time past greatly distressed for every Species of Provisions
and that we are ready now and shall be on all future Occasions, to
do every Thing in our Power to lessen the Inconveniences which
have unavoidably attended the public Purchasers in performing
their Contracts. Our Treasury is entirely drained at present, but we
have Reason to expect it will be replenished ere long ; then we shall
with Pleasure furnish M'' Wederstrandt with Money agreeable to the
Warrant in his Favor, after deducting such Sums as he is enabled to
draw for on the Collectors. The Army must be furnished with Bread
therefore we hope you will not detain the Flour and oblige us, against
our Inclination, to exert the Powers with which we are invested by
the Assembly for this Purpose
[Council to His Exy Genl Washington]
Sir In Consequence of the Resolutions of Congress, Letters from
your Excellency and the Committee of Co-operation, relative to
Men, Money and Supplies of Provisions, Horses and Waggons
allotted to be furnished by this State, the General Assembly, im-
pressed with an adequate Idea of the Wants of the Armv and the
indispensable Necessity of providing in the most ample Manner for
2i8 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C their Relief, feeling: the Difificulties that surround and embarrass
No. 22 .
your Excellency, and impelled by that patriotic Zeal and Love of
Independence which have actuated their Conduct upon every trying
Emergency, and anxiously solicitous to free you from your pecu-
liarly distressing Situation and to enable you to concert and execute
a proper Plan of Operations have passed the following Laws, An
Act to procure Recruits &c^ " A Supplement to the Act to procure
p. 129 Recruits &^^ " " An Act to expedite the raising an additional Bat-
talion of Regulars," " An Act to procure a Supply of Salt Meat for
the use of the Army " and An Act to procure an extra Supply of Pro-
visions of the Bread Kind, also Waggons and Horses &'^* Copies
of which we have the Honor to transmit. We have appointed fit
Persons in the several Counties to carry these Laws into full Execu-
tion, and have directed them to apprize the People of our Intention
to make Use of the extraordinary Power, of Seizure, with which we
are vested, if they do not readily and chearfully furnish those Articles
so necessary for the Army. It is not in our Power, precisely to
ascertain and explicitly advise you, what will be the Effect of our
Endeavours under these Laws, but we can with Confidence assure
you that if the Abilities of our People and our utmost Exertions are
competent to the Purposes intended to be effectuated by them, every
Thing required will be supplied as expeditiously as possible. We do
not apprehend Failure in our undertaking to raise an additional
Regiment within the Time limited, in Lieu of the Militia required,
but if it should happen, they are to be ordered out to make up the
Deficiency, in the Manner directed, and then we shall have it in
our Power to assist your Excellency with a Troop or more, of Light
Horse, composed of some of our most respectable Citizens. You will
perceive by the enclosed Copy of an Act to encourage the raising a
voluntier Troop of Light Horse &" that a Number of Gentlemen
in Baltimore Town have offered to form themselves into a Troop of
Light Horse, and to furnish themselves at their own Expense ; this
laudable and disinterested Conduct, we hope, will be emulated by the
Gentlemen of the several Counties in this State. We shall constantly
correspond with and inform you of the success in the Execution of the
enclosed Laws and give you full and speedy Intelligence of all Matters
that may tend to promote the Interest of the United States and assist
the Operations of this Campaign
[Council to Capt. Alexr Warfield]
Sir We have Occasion for a few Barrels of Powder and must
request you will immediately send to M"" Shaw, two Barrels of Can-
non Powder in your Cart, or if that should not be convenient, you are
to hire one for the Purpose.
of the Council of Maryland. 219
Tuesday 11 July 1780 LiUr r b
Present as on yesterday July n
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to James Brice **''''^
one thousand & ninety Pounrls in part of his Salary as a Member of
the Council to be Accounted for
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to His Excellency p. 171
Thomas Sim Lee Esq"" three hundred Pounds in part of his Salary to
the 8"> of May.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. William Riely of
the 4*'' Regim' & Lieut Adams of the 7"" Regim' each Linen for 2
Shirts in part of the Articles all*^ by the Ass^
Wednesday 12*'' July 1780 July 12
Present as on yesterday.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Muir
Esquire five thousand Pounds on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to Doct. James Murray Two thou-
sand and thirty Pounds five shillings due him p ace' passed by the
Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Frederick Green Eighteen thou-
sand six hundred and sixty six Pounds due him p ace* passed by the
Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° Uriah Forrest seven hundred
and Fifty Pounds on Account.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. William Riely of
the 4''*' Regim' 2 hats, 6 Blankets, 12 Shirts, 12 p"" Shoes, 12 p*" Over-
alls, and 6 Knapsacks for the use of a Detachment of the Maryland
Division.
[Council to Henry Dickinson Esq"" Treas'r of the E. Shore] Liber C C
No 22
Sir As the time has passed, when the several Collectors were p. 130
directed by Law to make their Payments of the first ten Pounds Tax,
we flatter ourselves it is in your Power to supply our pressing Wants
with a considerable Sum of Money. No sum less than £10.000
would be worth the Expence and Trouble of your sending to the
Western Shore Treasury. If you can furnish that or a larger sum,
We beg you will immediately bring or send it by a safe Hand to the
Treasurer of the Western Shore, at the Public Expence, and that
you will consider this as the subsisting Request of this Board to send
forward the Money you may receive in future, having Regard to the
Sum as limited above, until j^ou receive our Directions to the
Contrary
220 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Thursday 13"^ July 1780
July 13 Present as on Yesterday.
p. 171 ^
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to WilHam M*^Bryde
Two hundred and Sixty nine Pounds, six shilhngs and six pence Bal*
of Account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Robert Miles Two hundred and
Twenty five Pounds due him p Ace' passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to William M'^Bryde Eighteen thou-
sand one hundred and Twenty five Pounds to be delivered over to
Jonathan Hudson for Cloathing Purchased of him by the Governor
and Council.
That the said Treasurer pay to Jonathan Parker Two hundred
and fifty Pounds on Account.
That the Collector of the Tax for Somerset County pay to William
M"=Bryde four thousand Pounds to be delivered over to Jonathan
Hudson on Account
That the Collector of the Tax for Worcester County Pay to the
said William M*^Bryde three thousand one hundred and five Pounds,
Twelve shillings and six Pence to be delivered over to the said Jon"
Hudson on Account.
That John Shaw deliver to Col° Forrest or his order as many
Musketts of those delivered him by Col° Forrest as he may want
Liber C C [Council to Capt Geo P. Keeports]
p. 130 Sir We do not know what M"" Young means by having his Guns
charged at the same Price M'' Dorsey paid. The Guns sold the former
were 9 Pounders, those sold the latter were none heavier than Sixes,
therefore the Price of the one cannot regulate the Price of the other.
The just and equitable Manner of fixing the Price is, to take the
Matter up on the Terms specified in the Letter from this Board to
M"" Young of the 12"^ Sepf last, which are, " for the Proportion
of Guns and Shott sell for at Baltimore." We request of you to ascer-
tain the Baltimore Price of the Guns St"^" which you delivered M'
Young, at the Time of Delivery and inform us immediately that
the Money may be received and applied to the Use of the State
Liber C B Friday i^^"^ July 1780
No. 23
July 14 Present as on yesterday.
^' ^^' Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Allen Quynn
Esq"" four hundred & ninety seven Pounds ten shill^^ for the use of
Simon Ratalick p ace* passed by the Dep^ Aud.
of the Council of Maryland. 221
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Sands Liber C B
Two hundred and fifty Pounds due him -p Account passed by the ^%l^
Dep'^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Daniel Carroll Esquire five hun-
dred Pounds, five hundred Pounds, one thousand Pounds, one thou-
sand Pounds, and the further sum of seven thousand Pounds amount-
ing in the whole to Ten thousand Pounds in part of his Salary on
Account
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut William Adams of the 7*^
Regiment one thousand nine hundred Dollars in Continental Money
and Three Pounds ten shillings in Gold or Silver according to a Re-
solve of the General Assembly to enable the Officers of the Maryland
Division to bear their Expenses to the Southward.
That the said Treasurer pay to John H. Stone Esq*" to be delivered
over to James Craig Surgeon in the Hospital Department, one hun-
dred and Fifty Pounds, the Gratuity allowed by the Resolution of
the Gen' Assembly of the 11"^ of Dec'' 1778 and also Two thousand
Dollars in lieu of Articles allowed by the Act relating to the Officers
and Soldiers of this State in the American Army &f^ passed July
1779 agreeably to a Resolution of the General Assembly June 17.
1780.
That the said Treasurer pay to Docf John Johnson Two hundred
and fifty Two Pounds, ten shillings due him p Account passed by
the Depy Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Jeremiah T. Chase Esq*" Eight thou-
sand & seventy two Pounds ten shillings and also the further sum of
six hundred and seven Pounds ten shillings in part of his Salarj' on
Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Brice Esq"" nine hundred
Pounds in part of his Salary on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to James Brice Esq*" the Sum of
nine hundred and Eighty one Pounds in part of his Sal^ on Ace'
That the Collector of the Tax for Prince Georges County pay to
Joshua Beall Esq'' Lieut of said County six thousand Pounds to be
Accounted for.
That the Collector of the Tax for Charles County pay to Francis
Ware Lieut of said County six thousand Pounds to be Accounted for.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. William i^Iiddle-
ton of the Dolphin four hundred Scupper Nails.
[Council to Colo Joshua Beall — and Colo Francis Ware, except the Liber C C
Rect of the Letter] ^""^^^^
Sir. We received your Favor of the 13"" Instant, and have sent
you an Order on the Collector of the Tax for your County for six
222 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C thousand Pounds, to be expended agreeable to the Directions of the
^°- ^^ Act entitled A Supplement to the Act to procure Recruits &*=* If
you should have Occasion for a further sum, inform us and we will
furnish it
Liber C B Saturday 15* July 1780
No. 23
p. 172 Present as on yesterday, except John H. Stone Esq*"
The State Boats Dolphin and Plater ref^ from Convoying the
Continental Arms to Virginia.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to His Excellency
Thomas Sim Lee Esq"" one thousand and five hundred pounds in part
of his Salary to the 8'*" May last
That the said Treasurer pay to William Williams Thirty three
Pounds, fifteen shillings due him p Account passed by the Dep'' Aud.
That the Collector of the Tax for Prince Georges County pay
to John Beall six thousand Pounds to be expended in the Purchase
of Horses &l'^^ under the Act to procure an Extra Supply of Pro-
visions of the Bread kind also Waggons and Horses for the use of the
Continental Army to be Accounted for
p. 173 Ordered That the Collector of the Tax for Montgomery County
pay to Thomas Richardson five thousand Pounds to be expended in
the Purchase of Provisions for the Army to be Acco*^ for
July 18 Tuesday 18'^ July 1780
Present as on Saturday except Daniel Carroll Esq*"
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John King three
hundred and Twenty five Pounds balance due him p Account passed
by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Smith Brooks three hundred
Pounds due him p account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° Uriah Forrest one thousand
and forty one Pounds thirteen Shillings and four Pence for i Month
as Aud. Gen' ending the 15**^ Inst.
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Johnson jun*" three thou-
sand one hundred and Twenty five Pounds for the use of John
Rogers Esq"" Chancellor due him for 3 Months Salary to the first
Instant.
That the Collector of the Tax for Prince Georges County pay to
John Smith Brooks five thousand Pounds to be expended in the
Purchase of Provisions for the Army & Accounted for.
That John Crisall deliver to Capt. William Reily of the 4*'' Lieut.
William Adams of the f^ and Lieut Edward Edgerly of the 2"*
Maryland Regim* each, 6 Gallons of Rum and Twenty four pounds
of the Council of Marylmid. 223
of brown Sugar being the Allowance in those Articles for the Months Liber C B
of May, June and July, and that he furnish the Auditor Gen' with an °' ^^
Account of the Quantities of the same and those hereafter delivered
by him
That the Commissary of Issues Purchase Fresh meat for the Hos-
pital and issue it on the order of CoK' Forrest.
Charles Blake appointed Commissary of Purchases for Queen
Anns County in the room of Conrod L. Weddershandt who resigned
Wednesday iq"* July 1780 July 19
Present as on yesterday.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt William
Middleton six hundred and Eighty five Pounds, fifteen shillings due
him p Ace* passed by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Jonathan Parker three hundred and
ten Pounds five shillings and also the further Sum of Two hundred
and forty three Pounds, ten shillings due him "p Accounts passed by
the Depy Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut James Bruff of the 6"' Regi-
ment Two thousand four hundred Dollars to be expended in the
recruiting Service & Ace** for
That the said Treasurer pay to Elie Vallette three hundred and
twelve Pounds, ten shillings due him p ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
That Capt. George Keeports collect and take into his Possession
all the Military Stores & other property belonging to this State at the
Fort on Whetstone point & in Balt° Town and dispose of all except
the Cannon & Furniture at public vendue after giving Notice in the
Balt° News Paper & in hand Bills and that he render an Account
of the Sales to this Board.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to L' W" Adams of the
7th Regim* Cloth & Trim^^ sufT' for a waistcoat & Breeches in part
of the Art'' all<* by Gen' Assembly.
[Council to Delegates in Congress] Liber C C
No. 22
Gent" Agreeable to the Resolution of the General Assembly of ^' ^^^
the 4**^ Ins' we have transmitted to you 12 Copies of the " Act
empowering the Treasurer of the Western Shore to draw and sell
Bills of Exchange and for a further Emission," which we request
you to have conveyed to such Persons in France as you may think
proper, to be by them sent to Great Britain, in Order that those who
may be affected by the said Act, may have Sufficient Notice thereof.
224 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to Mr. Hugh Young]
No. 22
Sir We have empowered and requested M'' George Keeports to
settle with you for the Powder, Guns, and other Articles, had of the
State, according to the Terms mentioned in the Governor's Letter
of the 12"" Sepf last, to receive the Money and transmit it to the
Treasurer of this Shore
Liber C B Thursday 20* July 17 80
July 20 Present as on yesterday.
P-I74 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. Robert
Berry three hundred and fifty seven Pounds nine shillings and six
Pence BaP of Ace' passed by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. William Reily of the 4*''
Reg* three hundred and Twenty five Pounds, ten shillings due him
•p ace* passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut William Adams of the 7*
Regim' three hundred and twenty five Pounds ten Shillings due him
p Ace* passed by the Aud Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Edward Edgerly of the 2^
Regim* Three hundred and twenty five Pounds ten shillings due him
p Ace* passed by the Dep^ Aud""
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Jos. Smith of Col° N. Gist's
Reg* eight hundred and thirty two Pounds ten shillings p ace' passed
by the D. Aud.
That John Crisall deliver to Capt. Robert Berry of the Plater 5
GalP Rum & 10 bbs Bro. Sugar in full for the Monthly Allowance
in those Art'^ to 27 Inst.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Serj* Nich^ Hutchinson
of the 7*'' Regim* i shirt i p'' Breeches i p'' Shoes and i p"" Stockings,
to John Barlow recruit for the same Regim* i p'' Overalls and Samuel
Clark & Richard Barlow of said Reg* each i p*" Overalls and i p*"
Stockings and also to Capt. William Reily of 4*^ Regim* Twelve
Blanketts.
That the Collector of the Tax for Frederick County pay to Col°
Tho® Price six thousand Pounds to be expended in the Purchase of
Provision for the Army and to be accounted for.
Liber C C [Council to Board of War]
p. 131 Gent" By a Letter received from M"" Stoddert of the 30*^ June, we
are informed the United States have not any Brass Field Pieces, of
the Sizes required by our State but that they may have some of differ-
ent Sizes, which you will have forwarded with the small Arms and
Accoutriments if they will answer; we accept the Offer of the Board
and request you to have them sent down as soon as may be convenient
of the Council of Maryland. 22^
r Council to Colo. Thomas Price] Liber C C
"■ No. 22
Sir Your Letter of the i8"' Ins' we received. You are to purchase
Flour, Wheat and tlie other Articles enumerated, at the lowest
Price you possibly can ; we think you ought not to exceed the Prices
for the Flour and Wheat mentioned in your Letter, nor do we think
you should buy more than five hundred Barrels at that Kate. You
may give as far as 8 Dollars a Pound for Bacon, and in the same
Proportion for other Salt Provision. You must not omit to inform
us constantly of the Quantities of Flour and Wheat procured and
sent forward in Order that we may give you such Directions for your
Conduct in future, as will most conduce to the general Advantage.
Enclosed you have an Order on the Collector of the Tax of Fred-
erick County for f 6ooo
[Council to Joshua Johnson Esqr] P- 132
Sir According to the Resolution of the General Assembly of the
State of Maryland of the 4"" Ins' we have transmitted to you, attested
Copies of the Act to enable the Treasurer of the Western Shore to
draw and sell Bills of Exchange and for an Emission of Bills of
Credit if necessary and do request you to convey as many of them as
may be necessary, to the Trustees in the said Act named and the rest,
to the Trustees appointed by the Act for calling out of Circulation
certain Bills of Credit emitted by Act of Assembly
Friday 21^' July 1780 Liber C B
No. 23
Present as on yesterday. July 21
Ordered That the eastern shore Treasurer pay to Col° James Hind- ^' ^'^
man six thousand Pounds to enable him to carry into Execution the
Acts to procure a Supply of Salt Meat &'^^ and to procure an Extra
Supply &" Liber C C
That the Collector of the Tax for Talbot County pay to the said ' °'^f^
Col° James Hindman six thousand Pounds to be expended as This letter
r -J was read bv
aforesaid. ^h^ Pennsyl-
vania Coun-
. , cil on July
[Council to The Governors of Pennsvlvania and Delaware] 2;, 12 Pa.
Col. Recs.
Sir In Pursuance of the Request of the General Assembly of 433- See
Maryland, we have transmitted to you a Copy of the Act continuing ^^^jj_ \lil,
the Act prohibiting the Exportation of Wheat. Flour, Rye, Indian p. 433-
Corn &" until the tenth Day of September next. You will perceive preceding
on Perusal of the Act sent, that so much of the Prohibition as relates page is
to the Exportation of any of the ennumerated Articles by Land, is Pr'"s.^ Reed's
taken off, and that the suspension of the said Act or Continuance letter of
of it beyond the Time limited, depends in some Measure upon the l^
15
226 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C Regulations adopted or to be adopted by the States of Pennsylvania
^^ and Delaware, respecting that Subject. We solicit your Excellency
to send us Copies of your Acts that relate to this Subject, that we
may be enabled to form our Opinion of the Propriety of extending
the Time or removing the Restriction
Saturday 22*^ July 1780
Liber C B Present as on yesterday.
July 22 This Board agrees with Col° John Dorsey &Co for 10 hh*^^ Rum at
p. 174 £30 per Gallon to be delivered to M*" Donnellan at Baltimore Town.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Matthias Irvine
lately a Soldier in the 3*^ Maryland Regim* discharged Twenty
Pounds in lieu of the Articles allowed by the Act relating to the
Officers and Soldiers of this State in the American Army &'^* he
having made Oath that he hath not received any part thereof.
Liber C C [Council to Capt. Wm. Middleton]
No. 22
p. 132 Sir You are to proceed with the Dolphin to Patuxent River and
put yourself under the Command of Cap' James Buchanan, under
whom you are to act as a Tender, so long as he shall think it neces-
sary for the Preservation of his Vessel.
[Council to Andrew Buchanan Esqr]
Sir We have returned your Account against the State with
Observations made thereon by the Auditor General, He thinks either
p. 133 of the other Commissioners for Baltimore County, or, as the Certifi-
cates are made payable to the Bearer and no Time inserted thereon,
you may issue the Certificates for the first Article in your Ace' The
Commissions requested by you on the 10"' Instant, are enclosed. Col°
Forrest has given Orders to Cap' BrufT to receive from you the sub-
stitutes and Deserters which may be procured under the late Acts
for procuring Recruits &" the Supplement thereto, and the Act to
expedite the raising an Additional Battalion of Regulars who are
immediately to be marched to this Place
Liber C B Monday 24"^ July 1780
No. 23 f- J
July 24 Present as on Saturday.
P" j^^ Ordered that the Collector of the Tax for Fred. County pay to
Captain Richard Hoff one thousand nine hundred and Fifty seven
Pounds ten shillings for himself and Guard over the Magazine near
Frederick Town on Account
of the Council of Maryland. 227
Ordered That the Collector of the Tax for l-'rcderick County pay Lil>cr C B
to Adam Fischer six thousand Pounds to be expended in the Pur- ^°- ^^
chases of Horses &''^ under tlie Act to procure an Extra Supply of
Provisions &'^'' on Account.
That the Collector iA the tax for Ann Arundel County pay to
Richard Cowman three thousand Pounds to be expended as afore-
said.
That M"" John Cri-sall issue Rations to Elizabeth Murphy, Sarah
Pope Biddy Howard, Mary M'^Donald Mary Connolly, Mary Sam-
ine, Christian Ennis, Hannah Ashmy, Eve Moss, Betsy Isabel, Mary
Burnet Jane Elton and Mary Fennell the wives of Soldiers now
remaining in Annapolis who are entitled to Provisions unrler the
Laws of this State, until he receive further Orders from this Board
and that he keep particular and Separate Accounts thereof also the
names of their Husbands and the Counties they respectively enlisted
in
Commission of Letters of Marque and reprisal issued to James
M'^Coy Commander of the Brigantine Trooper 100 Tons burthen
navigated by 40 men, mounting 12 Carriage Guns 2 swivels and 14
small arms belonging to David Stewart & C° of Baltimore
Commissions issued to Job Garretson appointed Col° and William
M^^Cubbin Lieut Col° of the Gun Powder Battalion of Militia in
Baltimore County.
[Council to President of Congress] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir Last Evening we had the Honor to receive by Express your p. 133
Excellency's Letter of the 29'^ Ult° with a Resolution of Congress
of the same Date, directing Warrants to be drawn in Favor of the
Treasurer of the United States on the Treasurers of the several
States from New Hampshire to Maryland, inclusive, for their
respective Proportions of the ten Million of Dollars specially called
for by the Resolution of the 19* May last. When that Resolution
and the Letter accompanying it were received, the General Assembly
was not sitting, and we were induced from the urgent Necessity of
complying with it, to appoint Persons in the Several Counties of
this State to solicit a Loan of our Proportion of that Sum, and to
prevent, as far as possible the Evils that might result from a Failure.
We convened the General Assembly immediately, in Order that the
most efificacious Measures might be adopted to procure it. The
Resolution and Letter were laid before them and several Laws
enacted for the Purpose of obtaining the Quota of this State; in
Consequence of which and the Assessment Acts, not more than 200,-
000 Dollars have been drawn into our Treasu^\^ beyond what we
have advanced for the Use of the Continental Army which we can
assure your Excellency, though we cannot precisely ascertain the
228 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C Quantum, is far from being inconsiderable. The 8^^ Ins' we sent by
Express 200,000 Dollars to the Continental Treasurer and wrote the
Delegates of this State on the Subject of the Requisition of the IQ**"
May. It is with the utmost Regret we inform Congress of our
Inability to comply with the earnest and pressing Application. Noth-
ing could in the least alleviate the poignant Anxiety we feel from
p. 134 contemplating the Miseries that must ensue on a Dissolution of
the Army or a Suspension of the Operations of the present Cam-
paign, but a Consciousness that the Failure of the Supply required
is not imputable to Supineness or unwillingness in this State to
render every Assistance, but to the Want of Time to execute the
Laws and in some Measure to the Scarcity of Money to answer
the various Demands incessantly made on the People to support
Government and to provide Men, Money and Provision for the
Army of the States. We can assure Congress that the full sum
required, will be forwarded to the Treasury of the United States,
as procured and that our Attention will not be remitted, but every
Exertion made to facilitate the Procurement of it. The Expedient of
borrowing has been resorted to with such Frequency and our Credit
has received such a Wound from our not complying punctually
with our Engagements, that we can expect to derive little or no
Relief from the Adoption of it in future. We have transmitted
herewith a Copy of the Act for sinking the Quota required by Con-
gress of this State of the Bills of Credit emitted by Congress.
[Council to Adam Fischer]
Sir We received your Letter of the 20'*^ Ins* and have sent you
an Order on the Collector of Frederick County for six thousand
Pounds to be expended in the Hiring or purchasing of Waggons and
Horses. You are, if possible, to procure them on Hire, and have a
Power to make a Contract to pay the Wages in Paper Money, To-
bacco, or Specie as may be most advantageous to the Public, not
allowing in Specie more than at the Rate of twenty Shillings per
Day for the Hire of a Waggon, four Horses and a Driver and in
Paper Money or Tobacco, in the same Proportion. If you cannot
hire the Waggons Horses and Drivers required, you are to pur-
chase what is deficient and pay for them in the Manner above men-
tioned, but for your more particular Direction, we refer you to the
Law. You are confined by the Law to Frederick County and ought
not to interfere with the Contractors of the other Counties because
such a Competition will certainly and unavoidably enhance the
p. 135 Value. If you go into another State to hire or purchase, we think you
will not be allowed for any extraordinary Trouble or Expence in-
curred thereby
of the Council of Maryland. 22g
Tuesday 25'^ July 1780 Liber C B
No. 23
Present as on yesterday. July 25
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to His Excellency '''
Thomas Sim Lee Esq"" Eive thousand Pounds, three thousand
Pounds, Two thousand five hundred Pounds Two thousand five hun-
dred Pounds and also one thousand and fourteen Pounds, five shil-
lings and Eight Pence in part of his Salary to the 8'** May last on
Account.
That the Collector of the Tax for Queen Anns County pay to
William Hemsley Esq"" six thousand Pounds to enable him to carry
into Execution the Act to procure Recruits to complete the Battalions
of this State &'''' the Supplement thereto, and the Act to expedite the
raising an Additional Battalion, to be accounted for.
[Council to Capt John Smith Brookes] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir We think it necessary that you should purchase the Fish p. 135
on the Terms mentioned in yours of Yesterday's Date, but at the
same Time must inform you, that a Short Credit must be obtained,
as it is altogether impossible to pay the Money until the Taxes come
in; so soon as that happens, we hope to be enabled to pay all our
public Contracts. We hope no good Citizen will refuse to vend
these necessary Commodities to the Public at a Time when our
Treasury is exhausted and they are so much wanted. The Fish,
Bacon &" procured by you must be transported to this Place or the
Head of the Elk, but we wish the Vessel to touch at this Place
[Council to William Hemsley Esqr]
Sir Col° Forrest has ordered two Officers to repair immediately
to Chester Town to take Charge of the Substitutes and Deserters
which may be sent there by the Lieutenants of the several Counties
on the Eastern pursuant to our Request communicated by Circular
Letters of this Day. The Expedient of drawing upon the Collector
of Queen Ann's County gives you a Chance but no Certainty of
Money, as there are still a great Number of Certificates outstanding;
yet it proves our Inclination to assist you and the good People of
your County in their laudable Endeavours to procure Recruits
Cloaths will be distributed among the Recruits when they are col-
lected to a Point.
[Council to Charles Griffith, Esqr.]
Sir We are very happy in hearing you have so pleasing a Prospict
of raising the Men required of your County for the Regiment extraor-
dinary and for completing the Battalions of this State in the Con-
230 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C tinental Army, Col° Forrest has ordered an Ofificer immediately to
No. 22 receive the Recruits and Substitutes in your Care and march them
to this Place
July 26 Wednesday 26*^ July 1780
Liber C B
No. 23 Present as on yesterday
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Johnson
j*" Fifty Pounds on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to John Berryman who was a Gunner
on board the Ship Defence in the year 1777 and lost his right Arm
in the service of this State Two hundred and Fifty Pounds for his
Subsistence.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt William Reily of
the 4*^ Regim' Cloth suff' for a Jacket & Breeches with Trimg^ in
part of the articles &"^^
That the Collector of the Tax for Kent County pay to John Bolton
four thousand Pounds to be expended in necessaries for the Recruits
Sl'^^ at Chester Town and to be Accounted for.
p. 176 Commissions issued to Allensby Jump appointed Capt. in the room
of Thomas Casson, James Casson i Lieut, Solomon Kenton 2*^ Lieut,
Assa Banning Ens. belonging to the 28'^ Battalion of Militia in
Caroline County, and also to Vincent Price Capt in the room of
Thomas Lockerman, Elijah Clark 2^ Lieut, Zadock Mears Ensign,
Cornelius Johnson i^' Lieut. Richard Liden 2^ Lieut, and Daniel
Richardson Ens. of Capt. John Hooper's Comp^ belonging to the
14 Batt of Militia in the County aforesaid
Commissions issued to Nich^ Ruxton Moore appointed Capt,
Thomas Russell Lieut and Mark Pringle Cornet of the voluntier
Troop of Light Horse raised in Baltimore Town according to Act
of Assembly pased June Session 1780
Commissions issued to Joseph Gilpin, John Leach Knight, Stephen
Hyland Thomas Hughes, John Dockery Thompson, Thomas Boul-
din, Timothy Kirk, Richard Bond Samuel Glenn, John Ward Veazey
John Cox, Samuel Miller, James Maxwell Elihua Hall son of Elisha,
William Matthews, Peter Lawson, Thomas May Thomas Russell,
Thomas Savin, Jonathan Booth, Sidney George and James Loutit
appointed Justices of the Peace for Cecil County and also to Joseph
Gilpin, John Leach Knight Stephen Hyland, John Dockery Thomp-
son and Timothy Kirk appointed Judges of the Orphans Court for
the said County.
Liber C C [Council to William Whitely Esqr]
No. 22
p. 136 Sir We are sorry to find your Endeavours to procure the Quota
of Men required of Caroline County have not been attended with the
of the Council of Maryland. 231
desired Success. This Board are of Opinion that tlie 'lax of fifteen L\\)tr C C
and five per Centum, as the Case may be, is to be levied anri collected ^"- *^
from such Classes as fail to furnish Substitutes or Deserters. The
Commissions for Militia Officers are enclosed agreeable to your
Request. You will have the Militia marched to the Mead of Elk
where they are to rendezvous and where they will be provided with
Arms and every other Necessary for Marching &''^
[Council to The Worshipful the Justices of Cecil County Court]
Gent. The enclosed Commissions were issued agreeably to your
Request as intimated by M"" Williams's Letter of the 26"' May
[Council to Nathaniel Potter, Esqr.]
Sir. Yours of the 23*^ Inst, we have this Day received and are
Sorry to observe that you should have so unpromising a Prospect of
procuring the Articles absolutely necessary for furnishing and Sup-
porting our Army We could not conceive that any of the good Citi-
zens of this State would, at this Crisis, withold these necessary Com-
modities, and we wish not to be under the Necessity of using the last
Resort, a Seizure. We hope and expect the Farmers will readily
vend their Wheat, Flour &" and receive Certificates or wait a Short
Time for their Money which we shall be enabled to pay as fast as
Taxes come in. We think you ought not to exceed 22..10..0 for
Wheat 67..10..0 for Flour, 375 £ for a Barrel of Pork and 60s. for
a Pound of Bacon ; these are high and generous Prices. It is alto-
gether out of our Power to furnish you with the Money you require,
and still Trust that you will be able to make your Purchases on the
Credit of this State. The Wheat you receive we wish to have manu-
factured into Flour as fast as possible and would readily send vou
the Nails, if we had them. We have not supplied M*" Wederstrandt
with any Money lately. You will frequently inform us of your Pro-
ceedings in your Purchases
[Council to the Lieutenants of the Several Counties] p. 137
Sir We desire you will have the Soldiers who may be delivered to
you in Virtue of the Act to procure Recruits to complete the Bat-
talions of this State in the Service of the United States and to raise
an additional Battalion, the Supplement thereto, and the " Act to
expedite the raising an additional Battalion of Regulars," imme-
diately marched to Chester Town, where Cloaths and Provisions
will be furnished them by Officers who will be in Readiness to
receive them.
NB those on the W. Shore are directed to send the Recruits to
Annapolis
232 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to William Smith, Esqr.]
Sir We received your Favor of the 21^' Ins' and, after considering
the Requisition of the Minister of France and the Act of Congress
of the 7*^ founded thereon, requesting us to grant Permission to the
Agent of the Minister of France to purchase within this State and
export three thousand Barrels of Flour to some of the Spanish
Colonies for the use of his Catholic Majesty, have determined to give
you Permission to purchase and export that Quantity for the Uses
aforesaid and in the Manner the Minister shall direct. We esteem
our present Situation delicate and embarrassing; willing and de-
sirous to grant the Supplies necessary to carry on the military Opera-
tions here and in the West Indies and to render our Assistance to
facilitate the Procurement of them, and at the same Time anxiously
solicitous to comply with prior Engagements, and to avoid every
Thing that may have the least Tendency to obstruct the Execution
of Laws formed for the professed Purpose of obtaining Provisions
and to prevent a Competition highly detrimental to the Interest of
the States in afifording an Opportunity to the Avaricious and De-
signing to make the most unreasonable and exorbitant Demands for
Provisions ; We do request and desire you to use every Precaution
in your Power to obviate the mischievous Consequences pointed out,
and that might otherwise flow from this Permission. We expect,
in making your Purchases you will not interfere with the State Com-
missaries or exceed the Prices to which they are limited, 60 Dollars
a Bushel for Wheat and 67..10..0 a Hundred for Flour, and that you
will not buy of any Person who has purchased with a View of deriv-
ing an Advantage by selling again, for as this extraordinary Demand
and the Allowance to procure and export it must be known, we do
p. 138 not hesitate to pronounce from Experience that many adventurous
and enterprising Persons will be busily and industriously employed
in buying up and storing those Necessaries, to avail themselves of
the public Necessities, and to extort such a Premium for their
Trouble and Hazard as unbounded Avidity may suggest. The Com-
missaries have received Directions to use their utmost Diligence in
executing the Laws to obtain the necessary Supplies of Provision
and you may depend upon having such a Quantity turned over, as
soon as procured, as will make up the Proportion allotted to the
French and desire you would acquaint us what the Deficiency is at
present. We are so hurried that we cannot attend to and answer
the other Parts of your Letter at this Time. You will give us Infor-
mation from Time to Time of the Quantity of Flour you have bought,
under this Permission.
[Council to Mr. John Bolton]
Sir As it will be necessary to have a Commissary of Issues in
Chester Town to supply the Recruits raised on the Eastern Shore,
of the Council of Maryland. 233
with Provision; we request you will act, and you are hereby ap- Liber CC
pointed for that Purpose. We enclose you an Order on the Collector "
of Kent County, for £4000 and have wrote to M*^ Voorhees, pur-
chasing Commissary for Kent County, to furnish you with the
necessary Provision
[Council to Capt Nicholas Ruxton Moore]
Sir We have appointed and commissioned you Captain of the
voluntier Troop of Light Horse, raised in Baltimore Town, Thomas
Russel Lieutenant and Mark Pringle Cornet. We cannot too much
applaud that martial and patriotic Spirit which influenced yourself
and the Gentlemen who compose your Troop, to make so noble and
disinterested an Offer of your Services to your Country at a Time
when the Aspect of our Affairs is far from being flattering or
inviting. Your laudable Example cannot fail to excite an Emulation
in the Gentlemen of the respective Counties, that will render the
Militia of this State much more respectable.
Thursday 27*'' July 1780 July 27
Liber C B
Present as on Yesterday. ^°- ^3
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Brice
Esquire Two thousand Pounds in part of his Salary on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Welsh Two hundred and
forty Pounds for the use of James Roper & C° p ace* passed by the
Aud. Gen^
That the said Treasurer pay to John Wilmot seven hundred and
sixty four Pounds, nine shillings and six Pence and also the further
Sum of five hundred and Twenty one Pounds, five shillings due him
p Acc'^ passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to William Campbell a soldier of the
late Capt. Samuel Griffiths Comp^ of the 3'^ Regim' who appears to
be an Invalid and an Object deserving Assistance from a wound
received in his right Leg at the Battle of German Town in 1777, one
hundred Pounds for his Subsistence.
That the Issuing Commissary deliver to the said William Campbell
six Days Rations.
Commissions issued to the following Officers appointed to Com-
mand the Regim' Extra raised in Virtue of " An Act entitled a Sup-
plement to the Act to procure Recruits to complete the Battalions of
this State in the service of the United States and to raise an Addi-
I Arch"^ Golder Lieut
I
2 Sam' Hamilton d°
2
3 Fran^ Shepard d°
3
4. Sam' M-^Lane d°
4
177 5 Joh" Lucas d°
5
6 Samuel Hanson of Walt. Lieut.
6
7. Nath' Magruder d°
7
234 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C tional Reg' if necessary, and an Act to expedite the raising an
No. 22 Additional Battalion of Regulars viz.
Samuel Jones Lieut Col° 4 Benjamin Murdock Cap.
Edward Giles Major 5 Henry Hill son of Henry d°
1 Montjoy Bailey Capt 6 James Gillispie d°
2 James Fernandes Capt 7 Vachel Burgess d°
3. Charles Smith ditto 8 Sam' Cock Capt. Lieut.
Sam' Luckett Ens.
Ignatius Boone Ens.
Josias Miller d°
John Plant d°
Theo. Middleton d°
Ignatius Blandford Ens.
Basil Gaither D°
8 Charles Magruder d° 8 Joshua Warfield D°
Liber C C [Council to Board of War]
No. 22 . ....
p. 139 Gent" The Enclosure will shew the Pomt of Rank m which Lieu*
Edward Duvall and Lieu* John Hardman were placed in 1777 by the
General Assembly of Maryland. M*" Duvall represents to this Board
that he has been injured by the subsequent Arrangement of the
Maryland Line, and at his earnest Request, we have taken the Liberty
to transmit the enclosed Copy of the Roster General of the Rank of
the Officers in the Maryland Line
[Council to William Bordley, Esqr]
Sir Yours of the 21^* Ins* we have received : The Cloaths shall be
sent to Chester Town for the Recruits as soon as possible and we
wish it was in our Power to send them immediately. M'' Bolton is
appointed Commissary of Issues for your Shore ; we have given him
an Order on the Collector of Kent County for Money, and have
requested M'' Voorhees to furnish him with any Provision he may
collect, with which, we hope the Recruits may be amply supplied.
The Scheme for borrowing Money of the Recruits is a good one,
and if any of them are inclined to lend their Money to the State, the
Agents who are appointed to receive Money on Loan in Kent County,
would be the proper Persons to apply to. The exhausted State of
our Treasury puts it totally out of our Power to send you any Money
at this Time
[Council to President of Congress]
Sir We are honored with your Letter of the S'*^ Ins* enclosing an
Act of Congress of the 7**" recommending to the State of Maryland
to grant Permission to the Agent of the Minister of France, to pur-
of the Council of Maryland. 235
chase 3000 Barrels of l-lour tr; be exported to some of the Spanish Uhtr C C
Colonies in the West Indies. We have comphed with the Recom- ''• ^
mendation of Congress & given Permission to M' William Smith
of Baltimore Town, the Agent appointed by M' Morris who is en-
trusted by the Minister, with the Management of this Business to
purchase the Quantity above Specified. This Permission interferes
with the Mod^ chalked out by the Legislature to obtain Supplies
for the Continental Army and, we are apprehensive, will procras-
tinate the Procurement of them, 'til that Quantity is furnished and
expose us to the Artifices and subtle Contrivances of Engrossers and
other designing Men, whose Attention to the Public Purchases and
inordinate Love of Gain will prompt them to buy up the Wheat and
Flour to sell to the public Purchasers whereby the present Prices (far
from being moderate) will be greatly augmented. Our earnest p. 140
Desire to give every Assistance to render the Military Operations in
the West Indies effectual and Defference for the Opinion of Congress
and Minister of France determined us to give the Permission and
hazard the Inconveniences already suggested. We cannot refrain
from intimating to Congress, that, if this State should fail in sup-
plying their Quota of Flour for the Continental Army and the
French Marine, such Failure cannot, justly, be ascribed to Ineflficacy
in our Laws, or want of Exertion in this Board, but to Inability
arising from our gratifying the numerous Demands, unexpectedly
made, on this State.
[Council to Capt. Peter Clarke]
Sir By the late Acts of Assembly to procure Troops, your Case
is not considered and, though there may be a Hardship in your being
compelled to contribute your Quota, to procure a Substitute ; yet we
cannot see how it is to be avoided, as you are neither expressly nor
impliedly exempted by the Laws.
[Council to Delegates in Congress]
Gent. We have enclosed you a Copy of a Letter from the Baron
DeKalb, addressed to this Board. He represents the Maryland
Division to be in great Distress for want of Provisions, the scarcity
of which will prevent them from approaching nearer the Enemy's
Lines, unless proper Measures are taken to supply them. We esteem
it necessary that this Representation should be laid before Congress,
in Order that some Mode may be pointed out to furnish them imme-
diately, which is impracticable, by this State, the Distance being so
great, and. if it could be done the Expence would be enormous. It,
certainly, would not be inconvenient to the States of North Carolina
& Virginia to provide for their Subsistence. We have, upon all
Occasions exerted ourselves to take Care of the Troops of other
p. 177
236 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C States, marching through this. As we are not invested with compe-
22 ^gj^^ Authority to carry into Effect his Proposals of forming a Body
of Light Horse for the Service in the or main Army, and
p. 141 reducing the Number of Regiments in the Maryland Line, we did not
think it necessary to consider the Propriety of them, but have sub-
mitted those Subjects to the Consideration of Congress
July 28 Friday 28*** July 1780
Liber C B
No. 23 Present as on yesterday
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to James Browne
from this State Surgeon General in the Hospital Department one
hundred and fifty Pounds the Gratuity allowed by the Resolution of
the General Assembly of 1 1 Dec'' 1778 and also two thousand Dollars
in lieu of Articles allowed by the Act relating to the OfBcers &"
passed July 1779 agreeable to a Resolution of the General Assembly
of the 17 June 1780.
That the said Treasurer pay to the Hofible Daniel of S' Thomas
Jenifer Esq*" one of the Delegates from Maryland in Congress Eight
thousand Dollars to be Accounted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to Richard Bryan Twenty two Pounds
ten shillings for the use of Richard Glover and also the further Sum
of four hundred and seven Pounds fifteen shillings for the use of
Joseph Richardson p acc*^ passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Serjt Cheshire of the 7*''
Regim* i Shirt and i p"" shoes to be charged to the said Regim'
That the Collector of the Tax for Charles County pay to Col°
Francis Ware Lieut of the said County four thousand Pounds to
be by him Accounted for.
William Jones of the late Capt Gales Comp^ of Matrosses from
this State having furnished an able bodied man to serve in the first
Maryland Regiment in his stead as appears by a Certificate of Capt.
Henry Gaither is hereby discharged from the Service.
Commissions issued to John Fletcher appointed Capt of a Comp^
in the room of Augustus Wheatley. Joseph Hubberd Capt in the
room of James Byus, Sam' Hubberd 2 Lieut, William Vickars, of
John Ens. belonging to the Lower Batt of Mil^ in Dorchester County
also to Jos. Daffin app*^ Maj"" John Reed 2"^ Lieut. Francis Turpin
Ens of Cap* Ezekiel Reeds Comp^ Edward Scottow i Lieut, Sam'
A. Hooper 2^ Lieut of Roger Hoopers Comp^ Thomas Logan Capt
in the room of Joseph Daffin James Sullivane i Lieut, Willis Newton
2*^ Lieut, Thomas White Ens. William Ennalls Hooper Capt. in the
room of Levin Handy & James M'^Allister Ens. belonging to the
upper Batt of Militia in the County aforesaid.
of the Council of Maryland. 22,7
[Council to Colo. Thomas Gist] Liber C
No. Z2
Sir This Board has made an Appointment of Ofificers to the Regi- P- Mi
ment Extraordinary to be raised by this State, before the Receipt
of your Letter of the 24"' which did not reach us 'til this Day by
Post. If you will be pleased to inform us in what Manner the
Vacancy arose in your Battalion, whether by Death, Resij^nation, or
Refusal to act, and the Name of the Captain whose Place Evehart is
to fill, the Commission shall be immediately made out, agreeable to
your Request.
[Council to Merchants in Baltimore]
Gent" We have enclosed you the Letter we have wrote to our Dele-
gates in Congress, on the Subject of the Distresses of our Trade,
for your Perusal, which we request you to seal and send forward.
[Council to Chevalier de la Luzerne.]
Sir We had the Honor to receive your Excellency's Letter of the
18'^ Inst, with the Act of Congress recommending to this State to
grant Permission to your Agent to purchase and export to the Span-
ish Colonies in the West Indies 3000 Barrels of Flour for the Use
of his Catholic Majesty, and have, in Conformity thereto, given
Licence to M*" William Smith of Baltimore Town to purchase and
export that Quantity in the Manner your Ex^ shall direct; and, to
avoid the Inconveniences and Disadvantages that would result from
a Competition between our Commissaries and M'' Smith we have
desired the latter not to interfere with the former, not to exceed
the Prices Stipulated by the General Assembly, to be given by the
Commissaries and not to buy of those Persons whose unbounded
Avidity and inordinate Love of Gain, might prompt them to engross
all the Wheat and Flour that can be procured, with the Design of
exacting the most exorbitant Prices from the public Purchasers,
and to use every other Precaution to prevent the Enhancement of the
present Prices. Our Desire to promote the Military Operations in
the West Indies and to comply with the Requisitions of Congress for
Supplies will induce us to render every necessary Assistance to
M"" Smith, to facilitate his Purchase. We have already given Orders
to procure & forward the Flour to be furnished by this State, for the p. 142
Use of your Marine; -but if from their, and other extraordinary
Demands on us, we should fail to supply the Whole, we think such
a Part of this Quantity as will make up the Deficiency ought to
be appropriated to that Purpose, but we wish your Excellency to
understand, we do not mean to keep back any of the Flour, if we
can possibly furnish it.
238 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to Delegates in Congress]
No. 22
Gent" The General Assembly on the 12"^ June last, took into
Consideration the Trade of this State and entered into the following
Resolution (11^^ vid. resol.) which was transmitted to Congress,
and by them, referred to the Board of Admiralty : The Result of
whose Deliberation thereon, has not yet been communicated to us,
nor do we know that the Requisition of the Assembly will be com-
plied with. Our Coast has lately been much infested with the Pri-
vateers and Cruisers of the Enemy, our Trade and Navigation
obstructed and many of our Vessels captured, to the great Detriment
of the Public, Ruin of some, and Distress of many of our Merchants,
and we can assure you, unless two, or one, at least, of the Con-
tinental Frigates are so stationed as to afford Protection to the
Trade of Virginia and this State, that there is little or no Proba-
bility of our providing Cloathing and other Necessaries for our
Quota of the Army. As this State have, on every Occasion, exerted
themselves in an extraordinary Degree, in support of the Common
Cause, and have, and do contribute their Proportion of the Expence
of the Continental Navy, and have not, hitherto, derived any Advan-
tage from it, we can but think it reasonable that our Request should
be gratified. We have just received a Letter from the commercial
Gentlemen from the Town of Baltimore representing, that the
Successes of small armed Vessels, have invited a very formidable
Enemy into our Bay, and that not less than twenty of their most
valuable Vessels, outward bound are now blocked up in Patuxent
River, and have been for some Time past and that, every Day they
receive Accounts of their Vessels being taken or destroyed. This
Representation of the Distresses and Embarrassments of the Trade
and Navigation of the States of Virginia and Maryland, not only
merits the immediate Notice of Congress, but, we think cannot fail
to induce them to order such a Number of Frigates to be stationed
at the Capes of Chesapeake, as will afford ample Protection to the
p. 143 Commerce thereof. We entreat you, in the most earnest Manner,
to lay this important Subject before Congress and to use your utmost
Efforts and the weight and Influence of this State to obtain the
Protection desired.
[Council to Robert Morris Esqr]
Sir We have been favored with your Letter of the 18'*' Ins'
accompanied by Letters from their Excellencies the President of
Congress and Minister of France, M' William Smith is furnished
with the desired Permission to purchase and export 3000 Barrels of
Flour for the Supply of his Catholic Majesty's Fleets and Armies
acting in the West Indies and, at the same Time, we requested M""
Smith to act with that Caution, in the execution of your Commission,
of the Council of Maryland. 2.yj
necessary to prevent the pernicious Effects of a Competition with Liber C C
„ ■' . . No. 22
our Commissaries
[Council to Daniel Jenifer, Ksqr.]
Sir Yours of the 25"' Tns' we have this Day received. We have
given Orders to the Commissaries in the Several Counties of this
State, not to e.xceed 22..10..0 i) Bushel for Wheat & 67..10..0 -p O
for Flour. This is the hij^hest Price allowed to be given, yet we hope
you may be able to procure it on better Terms. Your Application
to be Commandant of the Regiment Extraordinary to be raised, did
not reach us until after the Of^cers were appointed. You will have
the Bacon .sent to this Place as soon as possible, as we shall want it
for the Recruits. It is altogether out of our Power to furnish you
with the Money you require, but hope you will still be able to pro-
ceed in your Purchases
Saturday 29*^ July 1780 July
Liber C B
Present as on yesterday ^'°- ^^
■' ■' p. 177
Ordered That the Collector of the Tax for Dorchester County pay
to John Caile Harrison Commissary of Purchases for said County
six thousand Pounds to be by him Accounted for.
That the Collector of the Tax for Prince G^ County pay to John
Beall six thousand Pounds to be expended in the Purchase of Horses p. 178
&" under the Act to procure a Supply of Provisions &" on Account.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Tillotson
from this State Surgeon General in the Hospital Department one
hundred and Fifty Pounds the Gratuity allowed by the Resolution of
the General Assembly of the 11* of Decem'' 1778 and also the
further Sum of Two thousand Dollars in lieu of Articles allowed
by the Act relating to the Officers and Soldiers &" passed July 1779
agreeable to a Resolution of the Gen' Assembly 17*'' June 1780
That the said Treasurer pay to Captain Robert Berry three hun-
dred Pounds on Account.
Permission is hereby given to James Townley Rigby and Ann
Rigby his wife, of this State to solicit leave from his Excellency Gen'
Washington or the Commanding Officer at the out Posts of the
American Army at Elizabeth Town, to go to New York for the Pur-
pose of obtaining a Passage from thence to Great Britain not to
return again into this State during the present war between America
and Great Britain without the Leave of the Governor and Council
for the Time being first had and obtained with Liberty to take their
Child
240 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to John Caile Harrison Esqr]
No. 22
P- 144 Sir Yours of the 22^* is received. We have directed the Commis-
saries in the several Counties of this State, not to give more than
22.10.0 for Wheat 67..10..0 for wheat Flour 60s. for Bacon and i
Dollar for Pork and we would not have you exceed those Prices.
As there are such plentiful Crops of Wheat made, we expect to get
sufficient at the Prices above mentioned and we have not given more
than the Sums for Bacon and Pork and delivered at the Head of
Elk. The Assembly have given us a discretionary Power of Seizing
Provisions, which we shall certainly exercise, if sufficient cannot be
obtained by Purchase. It is out of our Power to furnish you with
an,y Money from the Treasury but have sent you an Order on the
Collector of the Tax for 6ooo£ which we hope will answer the
Purpose
[Council to Ignatius Wheeler Jr. Esqr.]
Sir The Lowness of our Treasury hinders us from sending you
any Money and, as the Collector of your County has made up his
Accounts and no Prospect of your getting any from him, you must
endeavor to make your future Purchases in Tobacco, until we shall
be able to give Orders for more Money. The Horses and Waggons
you have already purchased you will have particular care taken of,
and not to hire Waggoners for them until you receive Orders for
their being sent forward. We cannot say any Thing respecting your
enlisting the Waggoners as Part of our Quota, the Law not author-
ising us. As for the Time for which Waggoner are to be hired, you
will receive further Information, at the Time you will have Orders
for their being sent to the Army
[Council to Henry Hooper, Esqr.]
Sir Your Letters of the 26"^ Ins' are received. We think neither
the Deserters taken up nor the Men enlisted under the Act passed at
November Session last, can be applied to the Regiment Extraor-
dinary, but will be deducted from the Quota of your County to com-
plete the Battalions of this State in the Continental Army. We
wish we had it in our Power to transmit you the Sum of Money
you require, but the Deficiency in paying the Taxes, renders it
altogether impossible. We think every Exertion necessary to en-
deavour to capture the Pirates, with which you are infested, and to
assist you, we shall order down one of the State armed Boats but as
p. 145 the Captain of her is at present sick, she will not arrive at Hooper's
Streights by the Time appointed by M"" Smoot. We should readily
have sent you the Swivels and Ball if we had them. Enclosed are the
Commissions agreeable to your Request
of the Council of Maryland. 241
[Council to Capt. John Smoot] Lifter C C
No. 22
Sir Yours of the 25" Ins' we have received, and are sorry to be
informed of your Loss in particular and the j^eneral Distress of the
Inhabitants who are exix)sed to the Ravaj^es of the Enemy's Pie-
caroons, aided by some of our own People. We think it necessary
to endeavour to capture them, that they may be brought to condign
Punishment, and have, for the Purpose, ordered down to Hoof^er's
Streights, one of the armed State Boats ; but from the short Notice
given and as the Captain is unwell, it will be impossible for him to
arrive there by the Time you propose. We cannot think it justifiable,
either to burn the Houses of the suspected, or injure them in their
Persons, but would have the legal Steps taken to have them appre-
hended and brought to Punishment
[Council to John Voorhees Esqr]
Sir We lament it is not in our Power to furnish you with Money
from the Treasury, it being at present entirely exhausted. The
enclosed Order for 6000, we hope, may be conveniently paid by the
Collector of Kent County and when the Treasury is replenished, we
will enable you to comply with your Contracts. In giving Directions
for the Government of the several Commissaries we have invariably
limited the Prices not to exceed 22..10..0 p Bushel for Wheat,
67..10..0 p C* for Flour, 3f p** for Bacon & 1000 Dollars p Barrel
for salted Pork & Beef. We wish to have the Wheat manufactured
into such Flour as has been hitherto made for the Army. We have
appointed M'' John Bolton of Chester Town, Issuing Commissary
for the Eastern Shore Department, and request you to give every
Assistance in furnishing him with the Supplies of Provision
necessary.
[Council to Committee of Cooperation]
Gent" We were honored with your Letters of the 10''' and 13*''
enclosing a Copy of His Excellency General Washington's to you.
We are well convinced that it is a Matter of the first Moment to fulfill
the Engagements of this State, relative to the Supplies of Men and
Provisions and that the most vigorous Exertions ought to be made
to obtain them. Our Endeavours will not be remitted from a Reliance
on other States, as fully competent to the Business. It is a ruinous
and destructive Idea and ought to be greatly reprobated. W^e shall
do our utmost to facilitate the Execution of the Laws formed for
the Purpose of complying with your Requisitions
[Council to Patrick Sim Smith Esq"']
Sir We have directed the Commissaries of Purchases in the p. 146
several Counties not to give more than 22..10..0 for wheat, 67..10..0
for Flour & 60s for Bacon. We would not have you exceed those
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242 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C Prices. As there are plentiful Crops of Wheat made, we expect to
No. 22 gg|. jj ^j^(^ ^Yie Flour for the Prices abovementioned and 60s. is the
most we have given for Bacon, delivered at the Head of Elk. You
have the Power of giving Certificates, which may be discontinued
in the Payment of the present and future Assessments. We think
you had better forward the Grain procured on the Waters imme-
diately to the Head of Elk, directed to Col° Henry HoUingsworth,
and approve of the Contract made with Col° Fitzhugh, as beneficial
to the State. It is not in our Power at present, to supply you with
any Money from the Treasury, and the Mode we have some Time
past adopted, of giving Orders on the Collectors will not avail, as
you are without a Collector ; so soon as it is in our Power, we shall
supply you with Money. We have enclosed you a Copy of the Act,
appointing Collectors.
[Council to Capt Robert Berry]
Sir You will proceed immediately with the State Boat Plater to
Hooper's Streights and there receive Directions from and act in
Concert with Capt. John Smoot, for the Suppression of the Tories
who have been acting as Pirates in Seizing Vessels, the Property
of the Subjects of this State. You are to make as much Dispatch as
possible and, so soon as the Object of this Expedition is attained,
you are to return.
[Council to President of the Board of War]
Sir Upon the Representation of pressing Solicitations of your
Honorable Board, we have determined to spare 15000** Powder
from the Stores belonging to this State, for which the Continent will
be charged with the Current Price of that Article. By gratifying
your Wish and our own Inclination to promote the Common Interest,
we have reduced the State Magazine to a very low Ebb, and still fur-
ther to demonstrate our Attachment to the Object for which America
is strugling we would most chearfully adopt the Measure you recom-
mend, of purchasing on the Credit of the State, if from Experience
we were not convinced of the Impracticability. The tedious and slow
Manner of replenishing the Treasury by Taxes, have heretofore
compelled us to try this Expedient, which by no Means answered our
p. 147 Expectations more especially after the first Attempt, for, relying
upon the Punctuality of the public Collectors, we did not hesitate
to give Assurances of Payments, but a Failure on their Parts, neces-
sarily occasioned Disappointments to the public Creditors and in-
jured the Credit of Government. The frequent Applications to this
Board by Mercantile Gentlemen, induces us to think it is not to be had
from Individuals in this State. The Powder shall be delivered to
your Order, from the Magazine at Frederick Town when you shall
think proper to send for it.
of the Council of Maryland. 243
[Council to Mr. John Beall, p Geo. County] Lilx-r C C
. . No. 22
Sir Yours of the 20'*' Ins' we have received, and wish we had it
in our Power to furnish you witli the Sum of Money you require.
We recommend it to you to make as many of your Contracts for
Tobacco, as possible, as that Article can be more conveniently
spared from the Treasury than Money. You have enclosed, an
Order on the Collector of Prince George's for £ which, if
immediately received may assist your Purchase. This is all we can
do, until the Taxes come in. We think it best to have the Horses
put out to Pasture, until we can adopt a Mode of sending them
forward to the Army
Monday 31^' July 1780 July 31
Present as on Saturday, except John H. Stone Esq"" No. 23
Ordered That the Collector of the Tax for Ann Arundel County
pay to Joshua Dorsey jun'' Ten thousand Pounds to be expended in
the Purchase of Horses under the Act to procure an Extra Supply
of Provisions &" & to be Accounted for.
That the Collector of the Tax for Queen Anns County pay to
Charles Blake Commissary for said County six thousand Pounds
on Account
That the western shore Treasurer pay to John BuUen Esq"" Two
thousand Dollars to be expended in the Purchase of Straw & Plank
for the accommodation of the Officers and Soldiers now encamped
near this City to be accounted for.
[Gov. Lee to Capt. William Woolford] Liber C C
Sir We request you and you are hereby empowered to take the p. 147"
Command of the Plater State Boat and proceed with her down to
Hooper's Streights, for the Purpose of Co-operating with Cap'
Smoot in subduing and capturing the Enemy or disaffected Inhabi-
tants of this State, who have for some Time, infested the Trade in
that Quarter and committed Depredations on the good People of the
State, who are situated within their Reach. The Officers and Men
on Board the said Vessel Plater are required and hereby directed
to act in subserviency to all your lawful Commands and this shall be
your and their Warrant.
[Council to Delegates in Congress]
Gent" Enclosed you have a Few more Copies of the " Act to
enable the Treasurer of the Western Shore to draw and sell Bills
of Exchange and for an Emission of Bills of Credit if necessary "
which be pleased to transmit for the Purpose expressed in ours of
244 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C the 19* Ins* You will observe by the within Act that this Board is
No. 22 authorised and requested, in Case the Bills are not sold within thirty
Days, to have Bills of Credit emitted to the Amount, and on the
Credit of the thirty Thousand Pounds therein mentioned. We are
further requested by a Resolution of the General Assembly of the
5*"^ Instant, to prepare for the Emission in Case it should be found
necessary. The Time limited being nearly expired and the Bills not
yet sold, we have, in Consequence, engaged M*" Green to go to Phila-
delphia, for the Purpose of procuring Paper and Plates, and he is
desired to take your Directions as to the Denomination, Device,
and Marks of each Bill, which we beg you will choose and determine
on, and give him your Aid in the Execution of this our Commission.
p. 148 [Council to Charles Blake, Esqr.]
Sir We have received your Letters of the 27'*^ and of this Date.
It gives us real Concern that it is wholly out of our Powers to supply
you with Cash at present. The enclosed Order on the Collector of
Queen Ann's County for 6ooo£ is the only Expedient we can devise
by which you have a Chance of an immediate Supply of the Article
you deem essentially necessary to give Life to your Commission.
There is no great Credit derived from declaring a Willingness to
supply the Necessaries for subsisting the Army, if those Articles are
withheld, unless the highest Price is paid for them in Cash. The
Sincerity of Professions, is best proved by corresponding Actions.
We cannot send you an Order on the Eastern Shore Treasurer, as
he is possessed of a subsisting Order of this Board, to transmit to
M'' Harwood the Treasurer of this Shore, all the Money he receives.
The Commissaries who applied for Directions, are limited not to
exceed 67..10..0 "p C* for Flour 22..10..0 p Bushel of wheat 3^ "p **
for Bacon and £375 "p Barrel for Pork and Beef.
August I Tuesday i^* August 1780
Liber C B ,-, ^ i. j
No. 23 Present as on yesterday.
p. 178 Ordered That the Collector of the Tax for Cecil County to pay
to Barack Williams Commissary for said County six thousand
Pounds to be Accounted for.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Robert Reith Messenger
to the Governor and Council one hundred and Twenty five Pounds
for one Month Salary to the first Instant.
Whereas it is necessary that Vessels should be immediately pro-
vided to transport the Troops of the United States from Annapolis
to the Common Wealth of Virginia on their March to join the Mary-
land Division in Carolina and it being impracticable to procure a
sufficient Number of Vessels on line. You are hereby authorized
of the Council of Maryland. 245
and empowered to empress as many Vessels and hands as will be I-ifje
necessary for transportinij- the Trooijs aforesaifl with their Bagj^age ' '''
\\>CT C B
necessary for transporting the Troops aforesaifl with their Bagjjage ^"' ^^
from Annapolis to Virginia. To Capt. William Middleton.
[Council to Henry Downes Esqr. Collr of Caroline CountyJ Lihcr C C
^ No. 22
Sir We feel sensibly for the Distresses of those who are in the p. i4«
Circumstances you describe. The Money which is directed to be
levied is expressly applied by the Legislature and as the Law pro-
vides no Relief, it is in vain to apply to those who are incompetent
to that Purpose. We have no dispensing Power, nor can we, in
Virtue of our Office, for one Moment suspend the Operation of an
Act of the General Assembly.
[Council to Jno Dockery Thompson Esqr Lieut Cecil County]
Sir Yours of the 31*' we have received. Though the Law con-
cerning Deserters is general, yet we think it never could be the Inten-
tion of the Legislature to include Deserters from other States, as
no Benefit would arise to this State from them, they being subject to
be taken by the State to which they belong. We think the Recruits
for the Regiment Extraordinary are entitled to the Bounty of two
hundred Dollars &" and in some Instances, we have issued the Money
to them. Our Treasury is entirely exhausted, we therefore have
drawn an Order in your Favor, on the Collector of the Tax for
£6000 to enable you to advance to the Recruits. It is out of our
Power at present to supply the Recruits with Cloathing we expect
we shall be enabled to do it, by the Time they reach Chester Town, p. 149
where those enlisted on your Shore are ordered, and where there
are ofificers to receive, and Provisions made for them and you will
be so obliging as to send those recruited in your County to that
Place
[Council to Colo. Henry Hollingsworth]
Sir We are informed by Cap* Middleton of the State Boat
Dolphin, who returned last Night from the Capes, that the Bay
is entirely clear of the Enemys Vessels, unless those of the smaller
Kind still lurk in the Neighbourhood, of the Tangiers. By Cap' Mid-
dleton who went with the Arms & Ammunition entrusted to your
Care, we are also informed that they were safely landed at the Head
of Wicomico in Virginia Every Assistance in the Power of this
Board, is afiforded M'' Williams to enable him to execute his Com-
mission. The Advantages & Convenience of purchasing in your
County, in Preference to almost any other in the State, are apparent.
We have no immediate Occasion for Capt. Howell's Vessel
[Council to Colo. Forrest]
Sir We request you will furnish Cap' Middleton with an Officer
and sufficient Number of Men to man the State Boat Dolphin, under
246 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C Orders to proceed to Hooper's Streights for the Purpose of Co-
^^ operating with Capt. Smoot in subduing and capturing the Enemy
who have lately committed Depredations on the Trade and Inhabi-
tants of this State in that Quarter
[Council to Baruch Williams Esqr]
Sir Enclosed you have an Order on the Collector of Cecil County
for £6000: The Treasury will not afford you a Supply of Money,
at present; but as the Collectors are greatly deficient in their Pay-
ments, and we shall probably have an Emission of Money shortly,
it may be in our Power to furnish you with a Sufficiency to comply
with your Contracts. We have limited the Commissaries who applied
for Instructions, not to exceed £375 p Barrel for Pork & Beef,
67..10..0 p C for Flour, 22..10..0 p Bushel for Wheat and 3£ p **
for Bacon
p. 150 [Council to Capt. Wm. Middleton]
Sir We request you to Proceed in the State Boat Dolphin down
to Hooper's Streights, for the Purpose of Co-operating with Cap*
Smoot in subduing and capturing the Enemy or disaffected Inhabi-
tants of this State who have for some Time infested the Trade in
that Quarter and committed Depredations on the good People of the
State, who are situated within their Reach. We wish you Success &
a quick Return.
Liber C B Wednesday 2*^ August 1780
No. 23
August 2 Present as on yesterday.
p. 179 Ordered That the Armourer deliver to Capt William Middleton
of the State Boat Dolphin 20 i Powder 15 1 Musket Ball half Quire
Cartridge Paper and 8 Swivel Aprons.
That the said Armourer deliver to Lieut. Sam' Lane what Car-
tridges he may want, taking an Account of the same.
That M*" John Crisall deliver to Capt. William Middleton 5 GalP
Rum and 10 i Brown Sugar in full for his Monthly Allowance in
those Articles.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. William Middleton
Three hundred Pounds on Account
That the Collector of the Tax for Harford County pay to Samuel
Lee six thousand Pounds to be expended in the Purchase of horses
&" under the Act to procure an Extra Supply of Provisions &'^* on
Account.
[Council to John Voorhees, Esqr]
Sir The above is a Copy of a Letter sent you by Docf Tillotson
the 2g^^ Ult° in answer to your several Letters preceeding that Date,
of the Council of Maryland. 247
for which you will make Enquiry ; and hope the Order therein may Liber C B
answer your present Purposes. It is not in our Power to furnish you '^^ ^^
with any Money from the Treasury
Thursday 3'^ August 1 780 Aogust 3
p. 179
Present as on yesterday. John H. Stone Esq'' attended.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Isaac M'^Hard
one thousand two hundred and twenty five Pounds due him p
Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
[Council to William Razin Esqr] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir The Treasury is so extremely low, that it is not in our Power p. 150
at present, to supply you with Money ; when it will better afford it,
we will furnish you : in the mean Time you are to make most of the
enclosed Order on the Collector of Kent for £ The Prospect
of its being paid shortly, may procure you a Credit. We wish you
to make some of your Contracts for Tobacco, if it is practicable to
do it on Terms tolerably advantageous to the State
[Gov Lee to His Exy Govr. Jefiferson]
Sir A certain Stephen Mister of the State of Virginia, stands
indicted in the General Court of this State, for High Treason com-
mitted within this State : He was committed to the Goal of Balimore
County from whence he escaped. Soon after which, he was appre-
hended in Virginia and delivered to the Sheriff of Worcester County,
to be returned to Baltimore, but he again made his Escape. I am
informed he is now confined at Richmond to take his Trial at the
approaching Court, for Treason against the State of Virginia, and
that it is apprehended the Testimony will be incomplete from the
Absence of Witnesses. Should he be acquitted from the Insuffi-
ciency of Evidence, I must solicit your Excellency to direct a Delivery
of him to an Officer of this State for the Purpose of being tried for
the Offence perpetrated against the State of Maryland and to that
End I have enclosed your Excellency a Transcript of the Record p. 151
under Seal.
Friday 4*^ August 1780. Liber C B
Present as on yesterday. August 4
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to James Brice P' ^"^
Esq*" one thousand Pounds, the further Sum of one thousand Pounds,
the further Sum of one thousand Pounds and also the further Sum of
nine hundred and Twenty six Pounds ten shillings in part of his
Salary on Account.
248 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to Col° Charles Greenbury Griffith
No. 23 ^^Q thousand six hundred Pounds on Account and also three thou-
sand one hundred Pounds in Virtue of the Act to procure Recruits
to complete the Battalions &'''' on Account.
Commissions issued to Samuel Blackmore app'' i** Lieut & Thomas
Chilton 2^ Lieut of Capt. Arch"^ Aliens Comp^ belonging to the Upper
Batt of Militia in Montgomery County, also to Sam' Offutt i Lieut,
Bennett Greenwell 2'' Lieut. Jos. Barnes Ens. of Capt. Benj^' Ray's
Comp^. Thomas Owen 2^ Lieut, Henry Nelson Ens. of Capt. Thomas
Conner's Comp^ Griffith Davis i Lieut. William Williams j"" 2'^
Lieut. John Adamson Ens. of Capt. Lodowick Yost's Co. Benja-
min Ricketts Capt in the room of Hezekiah Griffith Benjamin Gray
I Lieut Jacob Elliott 2'^ Lieut. Joseph Ricketts Ens. belonging to the
Middle Batt. of Militia in the County aforesaid and also to Dan'
Rhintzell Capt. in the room of Will™ Carter, Tobias Yost i Lieut,
Anthony Rhintzell 2^ Lieut. John Peter Lang Ens. Jesse Willcoxen
Capt. in the room of William Johnson, Sam' B. Magruder i L' Wil-
liam Talbott 2^ Lieut. Rich'' Blacklock Ens. Aaron Harris Capt. in
the room of Rob* Beall Zadock Harris i Lieut. John Trundell 2^
Lieut. & Thomas Beall Ens. belonging to the Lower Battalion of
or polacca Militia in Montgomery County aforesaid.
is a vessel Commission of Letters of Marque and Reprisal issued to Francis
three masts, Raveneau Commander of the Polacre Peter 50 Tons burthen, navi-
each of one gated by 14 men mounting 4 Carriage Guns belonging to Samuel
p. 180 & Robert Purviance and others of Baltimore.
Liber C C [Council to Thomas Richardson Esqr]
No. 22
p." 151 Sir The present low State of the Treasury makes it quite imprac-
ticable to furnish you with any Money ; when it is in our Power, you
shall be informed. Having no printed Certificates, we enclose you a
written one, which you will make use of
August 7 Monday 7* August 1780
No. 23 Present as on Friday Jerem^ T. Chase Esq*" Attended.
P' ' ° Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Maj"" Edward
Giles of the Regim' Extra 100 Blanketts.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Patrick Burke Forty
five Pounds on Account.
Liber C C [Council to M'' Thomas Donellan]
No 22
p.' 151 Sir This Board lately purchased of Mess""^ John Dorsey & Com-
pany, ten Hh"^* of Rum, which you are requested to receive from
them and send to this Post by Cap' Berry of the State Boat Plater,
who will be with you in a few Days
of the Council of Maryland. 249
[Council to Matthew Ridley J'2sqr.] Liber C C
Sir We received a Letter from M"" Chase dated the first of this
Instant, informinjj us you would let the State have 345 Blankets
and 500 pair of shoes. We are much in Want of those Articles and
agree to take them on the Terms mentioned in that Letter, a Copy
of which you have enclosed. If Continental Money and State Money
should appreciate before Payment, you are to make a proportional
Deduction ; the Depreciation and Appreciation to be ascertained by
comparing the Exchange between Gold and Paper Money at the
Time of Contract and Time of Payment. Cap' Berry has Orders to
receive the Blankets and Shoes, and will apply for them in a Few
Days. M'' Chase informs us you would undertake to procure a
Quantity of Course Linen suitable for Shirts and overalls imme-
diately. We want 2000 Yards of Dowlas from 10'^ to 12^ "p yard or
other Linen of like Quality, and four thousand Yards of Oznabrigs,
from y^ to q'' "p Ell, and request you would supply us, as soon as you
possibly can, and let us know when we may expect to be furnished
[Council to Capt. Robert Berry]
Sir You are desired to apply to M'' M. Ridley of Baltimore Town
for three hundred and forty five Blankets and five hundred Pair of
Shoes, purchased of him by this Board, which you are to bring to
this Post, with the Rum in M*" Donnellan's Hands, or as much
thereof, as may be brought with Conveniency.
p. 180
Tuesday 8'^ August 1780 August 8
Liber C B
Present as on yesterday. No.^ 23
Commission of Letters of Marque & Reprisal issued to William
Taylor Commander of the Brigantine Duke of Leinster 100 Tons
burthen, navigated by 60 men mounting 16 Carriage Guns, 2 Swivels
and 20 small Arms, belong^ to Will'" Neill of Balt°
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Alex*" Contee
Hanson Esq*" Judge of the General Court three thousand seven hun-
dred and Fifty Pounds due him p account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to John M'^Henry six thousand
Pounds for the like Sum borrowed of him in Virtue of a Resolution
of the Gen' Assembly of the y^^ of May last, for the Purpose of
bearing the Expences of the Officers of the Maryland Division on
their March to reinforce the Southern Army.
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut William Woolford one hun-
dred and ten Pounds due him p Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to the said Lieut. William Woolford
Two hundred and Eighty three Pounds, five shillings due him p
Ace' passed by the Aud. G'
250 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to Mess''* Gilmore & Russell six thou-
°' "^ sand six hundred and sixteen Pounds in part of an Order drawn by
John Randall State Clothier for Linen purchased of them for the
use of the Maryland Officers.
That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Lieut. William Woolford
14 Gallons of Rum and 50 i brown Sugar in full of those Articles of
his Allowance for the Months of January, February, March, April,
May June & July.
That the Armourer deliver to James Williams 2 pair of Handcuffs
the price to be ascertained hereafter.
Liber C C [Council to Capt Geo P. Keeports]
No. 22
P- 152 Sir Cap* Swan lately purchased a Quantity of Plank for State
Purposes. We have not occasion for it, at this Time, therefore
request you will immediately dispose of it to the best Advantage.
We are informed Part of it is already stolen and the rest in a very
insecure State. The Proceeds, we desire you will pay over to Mess"
Russel and Gilmour in Part of fifteen Thousand six hundred and
sixteen Pounds due them for Necessaries furnished M"" Randall, Sub-
Clothier for the Use of the Maryland Troops
Liber C B Wednesday 9'*^ August 1780
No. 23
August^g Present as on yesterday
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Adam Miller
ninety nine Pounds due him -p account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to John Shaw Two hundred and forty
seven Pounds sixteen shillings due him p ace' passed by the Aud.
Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Alexander Lawson Smith
Two hundred & seventy eight Pounds five shillings due him p
Ace* passed By the Aud. Gen'
181 Ordered That John Purnall the late Collector of the Tax for Wor-
cester County pay to Col° Joseph Dashiell Commissary for said
County three thousand nine hundred Pounds on Account
That the Collector or Collectors that may hereafter be appointed
for said County pay to the aforesaid Col° Joseph Dashiell ten thou-
sand Pounds to be Accounted for and also to John Stewart Contrac-
tor for Horses &'^^ in said County twelve thousand Pounds to be by
him Accounted for.
That the Collector of the Tax for Calvert County pay to Thomas
Jones Contractor for Horses &" Twelve thousand Pounds to be
accounted for.
p-
of the Council of Maryland. 251
That the Collector of the Tax for Ann Arunrlcl County pay to LiU-r C B
Richard Cowman Contractor for Horses &" five thousand Pounds ^^' ^^
on Account and also to 'i'hotnas Snowden six thousand Pounds to
be delivered over to Joshua Dorscy jun"" Contractor for Horses on
Ace*
That the Collector or Collectors for Worcester County pay to Col"
Joseph Dashiell Two thousand three hundred and fifty two Pounds,
Eleven shillings and three pence on Account.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to James Bartclay Two
hundred and Twenty five Pounds due him p Ace' passed by the
Aud. Gen' & to be charged to the Reg* Extra.
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Johnson jun' Ci to the
Gov"" & Council four hundred and sixteen Pounds, thirteen shillings
and four pence for i m° Salary to i Inst.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Brice Esq"" one hundred and
thirty five Pounds in part of his Salary on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Jonathan Sellman one hun-
dred & Eighteen Pounds, fifteen shillings and the further sum of
one hundred and Eighty eight Pounds, seven shillings and six Pence
due him p Acc*^ passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the Issuing Commissary deliver to the said Capt. Jon^ Sell-
man 9 Gallons of Rum and 24 i brown Sugar.
Commissions issued to John Postley app*^ Maj"" Isaac Evans Capt.
in the room of John Postley, Sam' H. Round Capt in the room of
John Ratliff & William Stevenson i Lieut belonging to the Sine-
puxent Batt. of Militia in Worcester County.
[Council to the Purchasers of Horses &ca on the Eastern Shore] Liber c C
Sir We request you to have all the Horses, Waggons &"* pur- ^°is2~
chased or otherwise procured by you for public Service, sent, with
all Expedition to the Head of Elk, and delivered to Col° Henry Hol-
lingsworth, taking his Receipt for them
[Council to Capt. Berry]
Cap* Berry You are to be in full Readiness to take the Continental
Troops at this Place on Board, early tomorrow Morning : you will
proceed with them and the Vessel with you, to such Place in Vir-
ginia, as shall be directed by the Commanding Officer, taking par-
ticular Care to keep out of the Way of all the Enemy's Vessels and.
as soon as you have landed the Troops, you will return, convoying
the Vessel which goes down with you, to this Place
[Council to George Dashiell Esqr.]
Sir We are sorry to hear you have not procured the Quota re-
quired from your County for the Regiment Extraordinary and for
252 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C completing the Battalions of this State in the Continental Service.
No. 22 ^g must refer you to the " Act to regulate the Militia," as your
Guide in the Appointment of Officers to command the Militia which
may be ordered from Somerset, in Virtue of the " Act to expedite
the raising an additional Battalion of Regulars." The Rank of
Militia Officers still remains unsetled and to fix and determine the
Rank of a Part ; it will be necessary to settle the Whole. You will
readily conceive that much Time will be necessary for the Comple-
tion of this Business and that the Circumstances of our Affairs will,
by no Means, admit of our giving the Attention, at this Time, which
the subject requires ; we therefore hope you will let this Matter
remain in its present State and that you will not meet the Difficulty
p- 153 you apprehend, on this Occasion. We recommend to you to take the
Certificates which were given. Those who did not comply with
their Contracts on Account of the unexpected Severity of the last
winter. An Account of the Arms and Ammunition in Somerset we
shall expect by the first convenient Opportunity
[Council to William Hemsley Esqr.]
Sir We request you will send by Tilghman's Boat, the whole of
the Flour in your Hands of the late Purchase made of you by this
Board. Mr. Ringrose, the Commander of the Boat, has Directions
to bring it to the Post for the Use of the Troops now here.
Liber C B Thursday lo*'' August 1780
August 10 Present as on yesterday.
p. 181 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. William
Reily Fifty four Pounds ten shillings due him -p Ace' passed by the
Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut. William Adams seventy
three Pounds ten shillings due him p ace* passed by the Aud. Gen'
That M'' John Crisall issuing Commissary deliver to Capt. William
Reily 30 GalP of Rum for the use of himself and the Troops under
his Command.
August II Friday ii''' August 1780
Present as on yesterday
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. Robert
Berry Two hundred & Eighty four Pounds, five shillings due him p
ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
p. 182 Ordered that the Issuing Commissary deliver to Capt. Robert
Berry of the Plater 5 Gallons of Rum & 10 lbs Brown Sugar in
full of his Monthly Allowance in those Art'^ to the 2f^ Inst. — and
also to Mary McDonald 3 Rations of Provisions.
of the Council of Maryland. 253
That the Collector of the Tax for Charles County pay to John 11. LiUr C B
Stone to be delivered over to Leonard Clements seven hundred and ^'^- ^^
fifty Dollars for Freight of Bacon procured by Daniel Jenifer Esff
Commission issued to Thomas Gassaway appointed Register of
Wills for Ann Arundel County in the room of Elic Vallette Deceased.
Pardons granted to Negro Sambo Slave of a certain Rebecca King
of Charles County convicted in Charles County August Court for
Felony and also to Negro Tom the property of Richard Boarman
of said County convicted in the same Court for Felony.
[Council to Commrs of Cecil County] Liber C C
No. 22
Gent" We are this Day informed by a Letter from Baruch Wil- p. 153
liams Esq*" that a Quantity of Flour which was procured last winter,
is detained at Appoquiminink Landing. This Article is much want-
ing with the Army ; we must request you to use your utmost Influence
to have the Flour forwarded with all Expedition, and we shall pay
the Amount of Storage &'"" which has, unjustifiably, occasioned the
Detention, as soon as we are informed of the exact sum, for which
you will give an Order on us. Adopt any other Method by which
this Business may be accomplished with more Ease.
[Council to Baruch Williams Esqr.]
Sir By the late " Act to procure a Loan " the Agents are directed
to deposite the Money S*^^ borrowed, with the Treasurer; but, as
Matters are circumstanced you may apply the Money procured by
you, in Virtue of that Law, to purchase Provisions, and, when its
convenient, you may obtain an Order from this Board, for such Sum
as shall be applied to such Purpose. We can, by no Means consent
to your buying Wheat and Flour, at the extravagant Prices given
by the Purchasers from the neighbouring States. Our Instructions
to the several Commissaries have uniformly been, not to exceed
67..io..O'p Cen* for Flour, 22..10..0 p Bsh' for wheat 375 £ p B" for
Pork & Beef and 3 £ p" for Bacon. These Instructions were to gov-
ern you in your Contracts, and we cannot avoid thinking you will
be more Successful than you imagine. We are induced to form this
Opinion from the abundant Crops of the present year, from the
real Scarcity of Money and, above all, the generous Prices oflFered.
The Enclosure is a Line written to the Comm"'* of Cecil County, to
have the public Flour at Appoquiminink, sent forward to Camp
immediately. You have a Copy of the Law & Papers required, also a p i^,^
List of those who have already been relieved.
[Council to Jno. Caile Harrison Esq"" Dorchester County]
Sir Yours of the 9"^ Ins' is received. We now enclose you the
Order on the Collector of your County for 6ooo£ which was omitted,
254 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C you are not to exceed the limited Prices. We request you to have
^°- ^^ the Bacon Pork, and Flour which you have procured, sent to this
Place, as soon as possible. It is not in our Power to supply you with
Money to make a Purchase of Beef, nor are we requested to purchase
that Commodity. Any Beef that you may receive for Taxes, you
will have pastured and inform us of the Quantity
[Council to Andrew Buchanan Esqr.]
Sir We this Morning received your Letter of the 6*^ with its
Enclosure and the Letter from the Commissioners of Baltimore
County, covering the Recommendation of Inspectors for that County.
It is impossible for us to furnish you with 40,ooof our Treasury is
entirely exhausted, and it would be of little Avail to give you an
Order upon the Collector of your County, as we understand he has
none in Hand. We understand several of the Lieutenants have exer-
cised the Power of granting Warrants, to distrain the Goods of the
Persons who compose the Classes that have neglected to procure
Substitutes for the 15 "p Cent, though the Lieutenant could not
obtain one for that Sum, for this Reason; if the Lieutenant could
not get a Man for the 15 "p Cent, and it should be his Opinion that
he could not issue his Warrant in that Case for the 15 p Cent, the
Law would be evaded, the Intention of which is, that each Man
should pay according to his Assessment. Besides we apprehend
it is in the Power of the Lieutenant to get the Money, as soon as
he engages the Substitute; for when the Lieutenant agrees with a
Man for a certain Sum, he can issue his Warrant against the Indi-
viduals of the Class for that Sum.
p. 15s [Council to Capts Murdock, Bailey, Gillispie & Capt. Lt. Cock]
Sir You are appointed Cap' in the Regiment Extraordinary raised
by this State, If you accept thereof we request you to apply to Col°
for the Recruits raised in County and have them marched,
as soon as can be done consistant with their Health to this Place ; we
also request you to notify to us by the Return of the Bearer hereof,
your Determination, respecting your Appointment
Liber C B Monday 14"^ August 1780
August 14 Present as on Friday.
p. 182 Thomas Gassaway appointed Dep^ Aud. in the room of Elie Val-
lette deceased produced a Certificate of his Qualification which was
ordered to be filed.
Commissions of Letters of Marque & Reprisal issued to James
Clifton Commander of the Brig Hawke 80 Tons burthen navigated
by 31 Men, mounting 10 Carriage Guns, 6 Swivels & 14 Small arms
of the Council of Maryland. 255
belonging to William Smith & others of Baltimore and also to Litter C B
Thomas Steel Commander of the Schooner Tucker navigated by '^ ^•'
21 Men 85 Tons burthen mounting 10 Car. Guns belonging to
Richard Curson and Comp*' of Baltimore.
[Council to John Voorhees Esqr] Lilier C C
No. 22
Sir Your Letter of the 8"' Ins' we have received. If the Orders P- »55
on the Collectors are not paid and the People will not take Certifi-
cates, it will answer no good Purpose to continue your Purchases,
from an Expectation of obtaining an adequate Supply of Money,
from us ; for our Treasury is empty, and we are destitute of the
Means of filling it, nor can we say when it will be in our Power to
furnish our Commissaries with Money to enable them to execute the
Law ; but if you had it, we think you ought not to exceed the Limi-
tations mentioned in our former Letter, because we are certain that
a Sufificient Quantity of Wheat and Flour can be procured on the
Western Shore at these Prices
Tuesday 15'^ August 1780 ?-,'ber C B
Present as on yesterday. August 15
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to William Rasin
Contractor for Horses &'^^ in Kent County 20000 i of Tobacco to be
accounted for at £47.. 10 p O and also Six Pounds in Specie
That the Collector of the Tax for Kent County pay to the said
William Raisin 18000 is of Tobacco to be by him Acc*^ for a 47-10
•p Cent
That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Mary Shelmire a Soldiers
Wife in the 4'^ Regim' one ration -p day until further orders.
[Council to Mr. Isaac Griest] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir If any of the Flour which you procured, in Virtue of the Act P- 155
for the immediate Supply &" still remains in your Hands ; we
request you will deliver it to M"" Donnellan of Baltimore Town, any
former Orders of this Board to the Contrary, notwithstanding.
[Council to Wm. Smith Esqr.]
Sir We have received yours of the 12* Instant and shall rely
upon your Endeavors to procure Flour for the Spanish Fleets and
Armies in the West Indies, on Terms the least prejudicial to the
public Interest. The Flour procured by M*" Griest, we had Reason
to believe, was sent forward to Camp, but should any remain in his
Hands, we expect he will deliver it over to M"" Donnellan and to that
Purpose have enclosed you a line to M"" Griest. The desired Permit
for lading the Gen'. Lincoln and Holker you will also find enclosed
256 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to Colo. Baker Johnson]
No. 22
P- 156 Sir We request you will have delivered, to the Order of the
Hoiible Board of War fifteen thousand Pounds of Powder from the
State Magazine, near Frederick Town
August 16 Wednesday 16 August 1780
Liber C B
^°- 82 Present as on yesterday.
Ordered That the Western shore Treasurer pay to Joseph East-
man thirteen thousand, three hundred and forty three Pounds, fifteen
shillings for 26 pieces Irish Linen bought of him & delivered to
John Muir.
That the said Treasurer pay to John M'^ Coy who served faithfully
in the 3"^ Maryland Regim' and has had the misfortune to loose his
Leg one hundred and Fifty Pounds to enable him to return to his
Friends in S' Mary's.
That the said Treasurer pay to Robert Mahoney five hundred and
six Pounds, five shillings for 15 p'' shoes bought of him & deliv*^ to
John Muir.
p. 183 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Richard Sprigg
Esq*" to be paid over to James Hindman Esq"" Contractor for Horses
in Talbot Two thousand Pounds.
That the said Treasurer pay to Aaron Ringrose six hundred and
ninety Pounds due him "p Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
On the Application of William Smith Esq*" of Baltimore Town
who is to this purpose commissioned and authorized by Robert
'Morris Esq'' of Philadelphia who is Agent for the Supply of his
Catholic Majesty's Fleets and Armies in the Spanish Colonies in the
West Indies Licence is hereby granted to Lade and Export in the
Sloop General Lincoln and Schooner Holker now lying in the Port
of Baltimore their Cargoes of Flour for the use aforesaid on their
Clearing out at the proper Office and complying with the requisitions
heretofore directed.
Liber C C [Council to Matthew Ridley Esqr]
No. 22
p. 156 Sir. We wrote you on the 7"" Ins* that we would take the Blankets
and Shoes, as agreed on by I. T. Chase Esq'' and expected to have
received them by Cap* Berry. We request you to send them by Cap*
Middleton, who waits on you for this Purpose. We must beg your
Attention and Answer to that Part of our Letter relative to furnish-
ing us with Coarse Linens &*=^ If you have any brown Thread, we
wish you to send us 12^
of the Council of Maryland. 257
Thursday 17"' August 1780 Lil^er C B
Present as yesterday Dan' Carroll Esq*" attended. Augusl 17
Ordered That M"" John Shaw flelivcr to John Bullen Rsq*" as much P- '^3
small rope as he may want for Halters for the State Horses &"
That the Issuing Commissary deliver to John BuUen all the Corn
in his Possession Lodged by Col" Robosson and M'' Harwood.
That William Yielding deliver to the said John Bullen all the Bran
in his Possession belonging to this State.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Serjeant Richard Wheeler
Two hundred Pounds to defray his Expences to Frederick County
to order down Recruits for Extra Reg'
Commissions of Letters of Marque & Reprizal issued to John
Hanson Commander of the Brig Viper 150 Tons burthen navigated
by 50 men, mounting 14 Carriage Guns belonging to David Stewart
& others of Baltimore, to Frederick Folger Commander of the
Schooner Felicity 106 Tons burthen, navigated by 25 men, mounting
10 Carriage Guns, to Jeremiah Yellet Commander of the Schooner
Antilope 130 Tons burthen navigated by 40 Men mounting 14 Car-
riage Guns belonging to John Sterrett, Jesse Hollingsworth and
others of Baltimore and also to Joses Hill Commander of the
Schooner Grampus 50 Tons burthen navigated by 10 Men, mount-
ing 4 Carriage Guns, 4 Swivels & 4 Small Arms belonging to Henry
Brown &C° of Baltimore Town
John Wigglesworth a native of great Britain who hath lately
arrived in this State that is to say within three months last passed,
Appeared before the Governor and Council and before them did take
repeat and Subscribe the Oath of Support and Fidelity to this State
contained in the Act to punish certain Crimes and Misdemeanors and
to prevent the Growth of Torysm
Friday iS**" August 1780 Liber C B
Present as on yesterday. August 18
Pardon granted to Negro Bob of Montgomery County the slave P' ^^^
of a certain Bartholomew Booth convicted in Montgomery Court for
Horse Stealing
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Jonathan Chob p. 184
a Recruit for the Regim' Extra i Coat i Jacket i p"" Overalls i Shirt.
I p'' Shoes and i hat the Bounty allowed by the Gen' Assemblv.
Saturday 19"' August 1780 August 19
Present as on yesterday
Ordered That John Crisall issuing Commissary procure a sutli-
cient Quantity of Soap for the Regim' Extra allowing 8f for every
100 men p week.
17
258 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to Andw. Buchanan, Josh'a Beall & Rich'd Dallam Esqrs.]
p.' 156 Sir John Hamilton and Edw"* Joes of Baltimore County, William
Usher and Thomas Wall of Prince Georges County and Edmund
Burgess of Harford County, have been adjudged altogether unfit for
military Service and are therefore returned to you. We think the
Classes which found these Men, are improperly exempted, and that,
at any Rate, they ought not to be admitted to the Credit of the
County
August 21 Monday 21^' August 1780
Liber C B ^ o ^ 1
No. 23 Present as on Saturday.
p. 184 Ordered That M'' John Shaw deliver to Col° Peter Waters 100
Musket Ball and 2 1 Powder to be returned in kind.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Lieut Sam' M'^Lane &
Ens Ignatius Boone of the Reg' Extra each i piece of Brittanies in
part of the Articles all'' by the Gen' Assembly.
That M'" Crisall Issuing Commissary deliver to the Officers of the
Regim' Extra Rum and Sugar according to their Returns allowing
2 GalP Rum -p Officer p month and 8 is Brown Sugar -p Off
p M° charging the same to said Reg*
That the Collector of the Tax for Fred County pay to Col° Tho^
Price Commissary for said County Two thousand Two hundred and
Fifty Pounds to be by him Accounted for.
That the said Collector pay to the said Col° Thomas Price seven
thousand Eight hundred and seventy five Pounds to be expended
in the Purchase of Hatts for the Army
Liber C C [Council to the Purchasing Commissaries]
p. 156 Sir So much depends on your Success in procuring an immediate
Supply of Provision for the Army that we Suffer the greatest
Anxiety in finding you are under any Difficulties in executing the
Business entrusted to you ; in order to facilitate it all in our Power
we have enclosed Pounds of Tobacco, which we request you to
dispose of on the best Terms you can, not under and to apply it
towards the Purchase of Provision. We are sensible this will go
but a very little way, yet it may be of some Assistance, distributed
among those whose wants are most pressing until we can send you
a further Supply which we shall attend to when in our Power.
From the Difficulty of procuring the necessary Materials, we are
afraid it will be at least three weeks before the Treasury will be sup-
p. 157 plied with the new Money to be emitted under the Act to enable the
Treasurer of the Western shore to draw and sell Bills of Exchange
and for an Emission of Bills of Credit if necessary. When that is
done you will receive a share of it and it will be proper to make your
of the Council of Maryland. 259
Contracts at 40 for I in the new Money at which Rate the Public Liber C C
will Receive it again for Taxes. We have likewise thought projjcr ^°- "
to direct the Lieutenants of the Counties, to orrler into your Hands
any Wheat which tlic People may be inclinable to deliver for the
15 p C under the Law for fdling up our battalions. As this will
certainly be a great Ease to the People, we flatter ourselves it will,
at the same Time contribute considerably to the material End in
View. We have certain Intelligence that the Army under His Ex^
the Commander in Chief is encreasing very rapidly, the Object of the
Campaign continues the same and immediate and considerable Sup-
plies of Provisions are indispensably necessary. In Addition to the
Articles of Provision mentioned in the Laws forwarded to you, we
find it necessary to direct you to procure what Beef you can, on the
Hoof and in proper Condition. It will be necessary, when a Sufficient
Number are collected, to hire proper Persons to have them driven
and delivered to The Price must be left to your own Discretion,
and depend on the Information you may receive of wliat it is gen-
erally sold at, making a proper Allowance in Favor of the State for
the Purchase being made in large Quantities. By the Resolve of Con-
gress, this State is to have Credit for Beef on the Hoof, until Decem-
ber at 5-J- Dollars Hard Money Net Hundred, which at 40 for i in
the New Bills is 220 Dollars p Net Hundred; it is to be wished
that this Price may not be exceeded. The Business entrusted to you
is of the last Importance and we are under such Circumstances that
it is necessary we should receive the most speedy Information of your
Success and Expectations ; no Time should be lost in forwarding
what you have procured, of which we should be constantly informed.
P. S. We have not enclosed any Tobacco as mentioned in the
Beginning of this Letter, but will send you Orders on the Collectors
of the Loans as soon as you inform us that you can obtain at least the
Price mentioned.
N. B. To the Commissary for Talbot County, the following Post
Script. " Instead of sending you Tobacco as mentioned in the Begin-
ning of this Letter we have it only in our Power to enclose an Order
for £16000, on IM*" James Lloyd Chamberlain."
[Council to Colo. Thos. Price] p. 158
Sir Your Letter of the 13'^ Ins* came to Hand this Morning. The
Order on the Collector of Frederick County for £2250, we have
enclosed agreeably to your Request. We would have the Flour for-
warded immediately and delivered to M"' Thomas Donnellan of
Baltimore Town. The three hundred Hats which you contracted for
should be finished by this, therefore you are furnished v*'ith an Order
for £7875. on the Collector of Frederick County, to enable you to
comply with your Agreement. The Hatters, we flatter ourselves, will
deliver the Hats on the Credit of this Order, as the Collector is on
26o Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C the Spot and will pay them the first Money he receives. The Money
^^ to be emitted by the State, will, probably be in the Treasury within
four weeks, it will then be in our Power to supply you. The Regi-
ment extraordinary is much wanted at Head Quarters, but it is abso-
lutely necessary that the Men should be cloathed, before they are sent
ofif; you are therefore requested to send all the Hats you have pro-
cured to M'' George Keeports in Baltimore Town, with the utmost
Dispatch. A sufficient Quantity of Shoes are already purchased and
the greatest Part at £24 p Pair.
[Council to Samuel Gilpin Esqr]
Sir We received yours of the 16* Ins* and are sorry to find you
have not been able to procure the Waggons expected from you. It is
necessary this Business should be compleated, without Delay and
we little expected to be disappointed in a County where there are so
many Waggons altho' the Money could not be immediately paid.
We have Reason to believe we shall have it in our Power to assist
you with Money in 3 or 4 Weeks, and, surely, those who have
Horses and Waggons to spare, will not hesitate to let you have them
on so short a Credit and for such an essential Piece of Service
[Council to Mr. Thomas Donellan]
Sir We received yours of the 18"^ Ins' It is necessary to know
precisely, on what Terms M"" Smith received the 412 Barrels of
Flour from you. Surely you did not agree that it was to depend
on an Inspection at Philadelphia, and in Case of Refusal, that the
State should be burthened with the Expence of having it returned.
The Condemned Flour you have on Hand should be forwarded to
M*" Henry Hollingsworth, who has our Directions to bake it into
Bread ; when you send it, inform him of the Quality
p I5Q [Council to the Collectors of Loans]
Sir Enclosed is an Extract from the Subscription made by the
General Assembly and we request you to call on the Gentlemen who
have not already complied with their Engagements. The Motives
which induced the General Assembly to pass the Law for obtaining
a Loan, were so generally known, and the Object in View so essential
to the Interest and Reputation of the United States, that very con-
siderable Aid was expected from the Virtue and public Spirit of the
Citizens of this State; the same Motives operate more forcibly, if
possible at this Time. The Army under our illustrious General is
encreasing rapidly and the grand Object of the Campaign is still the
same : immediate and considerable Supplies of Provisions are indis-
pensably necessary, and the Means provided by the General Assem-
bly very inadequate to that Purpose. Although we have the greatest
of the Council of Maryland. 261
Reason to rely on the Patriotism of our fellow Citizens, we are not, Litxrr C C
from the Demands lately made on them, so sanj^uine as to expxict ■"■ ^
very considerable Assistance by Money; yet as there are other Means
in the Power of many pointed out by the Law, we must earnestly
entreat you to exert yourself on this Occasion, and that you will
call on those who are able to contribute by Loan, a small Portion of
their affluence, that they may secure the Peaceful Possession of the
whole to themselves and Posterity, by enabling us to comply with the
Requisitions of Congress, the Committee of Co-operation and the
Expectations of His Excellency the Commander in Chief. We are at
a Period of Time which will admit of no Delay, you must there-
fore inform us speedily of your Success and Expectations
[Council to the Lieutenants of the several Counties]
Sir From the Information which we have received from the
Lieutenants of some Counties, we are induced to believe it will be
an Ease to the People to allow them to discharge, in Wheat, the
15 p Cent due from the Classes which have not found Recruits,
at the same Time, that it would answer a most valuable Purpose, in
obtaining a Supply of Provisions for the Army at this Time, ex-
tremely wanted. We therefore request you to inform the Persons
who compose those Classes which have neglected to find Recruits
and for which Recruits cannot be obtained by you for the 15 p C*
that if they will deliver to the Commissary of your County as much
Wheat allowing 60 Dollars for every Bushel, as their Fines amount
to, their Effects shall be exempted from Distress, and to direct them
to procure from the Commissary a Receipt for the Wheat so deliv-
ered which is to be deposited in your Hands and returned by you
to the Treasurer of your Shore instead of the Money ordered to be
collected by Distress
Tuesday 22^ August 1780 Present as on yesterday. August 22
_ ... Liber C B
Ordered That the west, shore Tres"" deliver to Baruch Williams No. 23
Corny of Cecil Co'^ 10 hhd^ Tob° 9859* net & also to Rich'^ Dallam P- 1^"
Com^ for Harf<^ 10 hh''^ 10087 ^s net & to John Voorhees Com^ of
Kent 10 hhd^ 100 10 is net to be accounted for.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Town-
send one hundred and five Pounds due him p Ace* passed by the Aud.
Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Allen Quynn Esq*" one thousand
five hundred Pounds on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to Robert Dashiell seven hundred
and seventy six Pounds, five shillings due him p Ace' passed bv the
Aud. Gen'
262 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Lieut Francis Shepard
No. 23 q£ ^j^g Regim' Extra ip^ Brittanies in part of the Articles allowed
by the Gen' Assembly and i p"" shoes on Account. That the west.
shore Treas"" deliver to Tho^ Richardson Com^ for Montg^ County
12 hhd* Tob° 1 1 767 is net on Account
p. 160
Liber C C [Council To the Lieutenants of Charles, Prince George's, Harford,
^n'lfio Baltimore, Montgomery, Dorchester, Saint Marys and
Washington Counties]
Sir We enclose you a List of Recruits from your County, who
have deserted, or never joined their Regiment at this Place and we
request you to have them apprehended and sent forward as soon as
possible
[Council to Lieut Francis Shepherd]
Sir You will receive from M"" Bullen forty four Horses and one
Waggon with Harness compleat, with which we request you will
proceed with Diligence and Care to Morris Town and deliver them
to the Quartermaster General or such Person as he shall authorize to
receive them at that Post, taking his Receipt therefor. Forty of the
Horses are furnished in Part of four hundred Draft Horses and the
Waggon &'=^ and four Horses belonging thereto, in Part of fifty
Waggons with Harness compleat and with four Horses to each,
which were required of this State by the Committee of Congress at
Head Quarters. You are to draw for the Subsistence of the Horse,
from the Quarter masters at the several Posts betwixt this and
Morris Town
Liber C B Wednesday 23*^ August 1780
No. 23 _ ,
August 23 Present as on yesterday.
p- 184 Ordered that the Collector of the Tax for Kent County pay to
Abraham Falconer Contractor for Horses & Waggons in said County
ten thousand Pounds to be Acc*^ for
That the said Collector pay to the said Abraham Falconer 21050
pounds of Tobacco to be by him Accounted for @ 47.10 p C and 4
•p Cent,
p. 185 Ordered That M'' John Shaw deliver to John Muir Esq'' 4 Gun
Carriages for four pounders and 2 Sadies & Springes for Ditto the
price to be ascertained hereafter.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Peter Lyddington a
Soldier in the i*' Regim* Twenty Pounds in lieu of the Articles
allowed by the Gen' Assembly.
That the said Treasurer pay to Levin Parkinson three hundred
and seventy five Pounds -p Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
of the Council of Maryland. 263
[Council to Mr. Josiah Johnson] LWkt C C
No, 23
Sir We refer you to tlic encloscfl, which we request you will p. i^o
deliver and at the same Time give the necessary Information & As-
sistance to the Commissary in Order to have the Flour removed
as speedily as possible
[Council To the Continental Commissary at the Head of Elk or of
the District including Duck Creek.]
Sir We have received Information for M'' Josiah John.son, one
of the Commissioners in Kent, under the Law for the immediate
Supply &" that the Grain and Flour which he had procured, was
lodged at Duck Creek and that he had wrote to M"" Henry Hollings-
worth he was ready to deliver it to his Order, to which he had
received no Answer. We cannot account for this Delay in forward-
ing the Provision to the Army for which there have been and con-
tinue, such urgent Demands, and are apprehensive some other
Supplies from this State to Duck Creek may be under the same
Circumstances. This is a Matter of so much Consequence we doubt p- 161
not, you will have it immediately examined into and the Cause of the
Delay discovered and removed. We enclose this to M"" Johnson and
request you will have the Provision received & forwarded.
Thursday 24'^ August 1780 L«ber C B
No. 23
Present as on yesterday. August 24
Ordered That Capt. George Keeports deliver to William Smith
Esquire 100 nine pound Shot.
That t he western shore Treasurer pay to Nich* M'^Nemara a
soldier in the i^' Regim' Twenty Pounds in lieu of Articles allowed
by the G. Ass^ for the year 1779
That the said Treasurer pay to William RawHngs four hundred
and Forty two Pounds ten shillings due him -p ace' passed by the
Depy Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut James Bruflf of the 6'*'
Regim' one thousand nine hundred Dollars and three Pounds ten
shillings in Specie agreeable to a Resolution of the General Assembly.
That James Lloyd Chamberlaine Esq'" pay to James Hindman
Esquire sixteen thousand Pounds for Sundries sold Col° Richardson
for the Brig Talbot.
That John Crisall issue to William Tuck 24 rations due to John
Knight a Soldier in the Regim' Extra who is in Goal for Burglary.
Commission of Letters of Marque and Reprisal issued to James
Kenner Commander of the Schooner Eagle 24 Tons burthen navi-
gated by 30 Men, mounting 4 Carriage Guns 4 Swivels and 2
264 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Howitz belonging to James Kenner, John Graham, William Graham
No. 23 ^^^ Pemberton Clayton of the State of Virginia.
Liber C C [Council to William Smith Esqr.]
No. 22
p. 161 Sir Yours of the 1 5**^ Ins* we have received & have enclosed you
an Order on M'' Keeports for the 9" shot you desired. The Quantity
of Grape Shot in the Possession of M'' Keeports is not more than is
necessary for the use of the Fort. The Price must be agreed on by
you and M' Keeports, who will receive the Money.
[Council to Capt. Geo P. Keeports]
Sir We have given M"" Smith of Baltimore an Order on you for
100 nine pound Shot, which )rou will deliver to him and fix such
Price as they are worth and receive the Money. We request you to
have all the Cloathing in your Possession sent to this Place imme-
diately. You will make us a Return of the Public Stores that you
have sold, and such as are not wanting, at the Fort and are vendable
August 25 Friday 25"" August 1780
No. 23 Present as on yesterday.
P- ^^5 Commission of Letters of Marque and Reprisal issued to Francis
Charles Dubreuil Commander of the Schooner Necessity 45 Tons
burthen navigated by 8 Men mounting 4 Carriage Guns belonging to
Mess*"^ Verdue Karloguen Payan & C° of Cadiz.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Aaron Stephens
seventy five Pounds due him p Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Joseph M'^Kettee a Recruit from
Prince Georges County one thousand one hundred and seventeen
Pounds ten shillings to be delivered over to Joshua Beall Lieut of
said County to be by him Accounted for.
That the s.aid Treasurer pay to Sele Tucker Two hundred and
eleven Pounds seventeen shillings and six pence due him p Ace*
passed by the Aud. Gen'
Warrant issued. Directed to Isaac Griest to impress Vessels
sufficient to Transport three hundred Troops of the Regiment Extra
from Annapolis to the Head of Elk.
Liber C C ' [Council to Mrs. Lee]
No 22
p. 162 Madam We are very anxious to send forward the Regiment
Extraordinary to reinforce the American Army. The Impractica-
bility of procuring immediately by Purchase, a Sufficient Quantity
of Linen, for Shirts for all the Men, induces us to solicit your Assis-
tance at this Emergency, and to request a Loan of two hundred
and sixty Shirts, which we will not fail to replace when you may deem
it necessary to demand them.
of the Council of Maryland. 265
r Council to Capt. Geo. P. Keeports] Liber C C
^ '^ No. 22
Sir We expect that about 260 Soldier Shirts will \)e delivered
by M^ W" Smith on the Order of M" Lee. As M"" Griest has Direc-
tions to send some Vessels down for the Transportation of the
Troops to the Head of Elk, it will be a good Opportunity of sending
them down as well as the Overalls which we wrote for yesterday.
We request your Attention to this Business
[Council to Mr. Isaac Griest, Balto.] P- 162
Sir The Regiment extraordinary now at this Post, are nearly
ready to march to the Northward ; we prefer sending them by Water
to the Head of Elk, and, as sufficient Number of Vessels cannot be
procured here, request you will immediately, upon Receipt of this,
procure by Hire or otherwise a Sufficient Number of Vessels to
transport 300 Men from Hence to the Head of Elk. We have Reason
to believe you will meet with no Difficulty in getting the Vessels on
Hire, but should it be otherwise, you have a Power enclosed to
impress.
Saturday 26"" August 1780 .\ugust 26
•^ ^ ^ Liber C B
Present as on yesterday. p'*i86^"^
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Charles Lans-
dale Eight hundred Pounds due him p ace* passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to John Woolf three hundred Pounds
due him p Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Key and Forrest four thousand
five hundred and ten Pounds due them p Account passed
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Jacob Gray Serjeant
in the 2"'^ Regim* i Shirt i p"" Overalls, i p"" Shoes & i p'' Stockings
to be charged to said Regim'
That M"" John Crisall purchase for the use of the Hospital 12
Chamber Potts, 24 Porringers i Bag Cofifee, i Barrel Vinegar 3 Gall'
Madeira Wine 6 Buckets 6 Kettles and two Bushels Indian Meal
and that he issue to Docf Murray 6 Buckets, 12 Cha. Potts, 24 Por-
ringers 6 Kettles, 6 f Coffee, 12 is Sugar, 2 Bushels Indian ISIeal, 3
GalP Vinegar i Gal. Wine & 4 is Candles for the use aforesaid.
That the Collector of the Tax for Calvert County pay to Pat Sim
Smith Esq"" Commissary for said County six thousand Pounds to be
by him Accounted for and that the said Collector pay to Thomas
Jones Contractor for Horses &'^^ in same County four thousand five
hundred Pounds to be by him Accounted for.
266 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to Patrick Sim Smith Esq'']
No. 22
p. 162 Sir The Enclosure is an Order on the Collector of the Tax in
Calvert County for 6ooo£ which, with the great Proportion, we
flatter ourselves, you have engaged to pay in Certificates, will answer
your present Purposes. We have long thought the Supplies should
be forwarded to the Army, as soon as they were procured, and have
urged the Necessity of making the greatest Exertions to that End;
and, if possible. Letters received this Day from the Committee of
Co-operation impress the Necessity of the Measure more forcibly
on our Minds. Under the present Circumstances of Affairs, when
our Magazines are exhausted of Provisions and the Subsistence of
the Army depends upon the precarious Supplies of the Day, we can-
not avoid reiterating our Solicitation that you have your Purchases
of Wheat sent to Col° Fitzhugh's Mill where it should be manufac-
tured, from thence transported to the Head of Elk without Loss of
Time.
[Council to Ensign Middleton]
Sir. You will receive from M'' BuUen, Forty Horses. You are
likewise to call on Col. Henry Hollingsworth at the Head of Elk,
or the Person acting for him in his Absence, for all the Horses which
have been delivered to him by the Contractors for the Purchase of
Horses in this State and with which we request you will pi'oceed with
Diligence and Care to Morris Town and deliver them to the Quarter-
master General or such Person as he shall authorise to receive them
at that Post, taking his Receipt therefor, as a Part of four Hundred
Draft Horses -which were required of this State by the Commee of
Congress at Head Quarters. For the Subsistence of the Horses, you
are to draw Forage from the Quartermasters at the several Posts
between this & Morris Town
p. 163 [Council to Delegates in Congress]
Gentlemen The Embargo Law of this State was continued by an
Act of the last Session of Assembly to the tenth Day of September
next, and at the same Time this Board was authorised and fully em-
powered to continue the Law until the End of the next Session of
the General Assembly, provided the Embargo be continued in the
States of Pennsylvania and Delaware : but in Case these States, or
either of them should take off the Embargo on their Ports, then and
in such Case we are authorized and requested to take of the Restric-
tions imposed by the Act of our Legislature. The Act of the Pennsyl-
vania Assembly expires the first of September, but President Reed
is of Opinion that, that Hoiible Body, who are to meet before the
limited Time, will renew it. The Law of Delaware expires the 20'''
of October, unless suspended or revoked by the Executive of that
State. In the State of uncertainty, in which we are, respecting the
of the Council of Maryland. 267
Revival of the Pennsylvania Act, and the Conduct of the President Liber C C
and Privy Council of Delaware, we must have Recourse to your °' ^
good Offices. We tlierefore solicit the Favor of you to make the
necessary Enquiries and to transmit us the earliest authentic Infor-
mation for our Government in the Premises
Monday 28'^ August 1780. Liber C B
N'o. 23
Present as on Saturday. P- '^
Commission of Letters of Marque and Reprisal issued to James
Tate Commander of the Schooner Rambler 70 Tons burthen, navi-
gated by 25 men mounting 10 Carriage Guns, belonging to Daniel
Bowley & Samuel Smith of Bait. Town
Ordered that Capt. George Keeports deliver to Mess" Thorough-
good Smith Daniel Bowley, Stephen Steward jun'' and Samuel
Smith, the number of arms, & Quantity of Ammunition necessary
for arming and Equiping the men and Vessels now about to be
employed in expelling the Enemy from the Chesapeake and Protect-
ing the Trade of Virginia and Maryland, taking their Receipts
therefor
That the Collector of the Tax for Somerset County pay to Henry
Jackson Esq'' Commissary for said County, Two thousand Pounds
to be Accounted for
That John Bullen deliver to Frederick Green one of the Public
Horses to go to Baltimore
[Council to Colo. Robt. T. Hooe, Alexandria] Liber c C
No. 22
Sir The great Injuries sustained by the mercantile Interests of P- ^°-^
Maryland & Virginia and the, almost, entire Interruption of the
Navigation of the Bay, by the Privateers and other Vessels of the
Enemy, have induced us, in Conjunction with the Merchants of Balti-
more Town, to endeavour to capture or clear the Bay of them. For
this Purpose, the state armed Boats two Brigs and some Barges are
to be sent down : but as the Enemy's Vessels are numerous and we
wish to have such a Force as will certainly answer the intended Pur-
pose, if you or any of the mercantile Gentlemen of your City, have
any Vessels that would assist in this Business, they might render not
only essential Service to the Trade, but also to the United States,
as the Transportation of Provisions from Virginia, is totally stopped
and our Army is much in want of them. Our Vessels will go down
the Bay some Time next Week. This Business ought not to be made
public. The enclosed Letter to Governor Jefferson, on this Subject,
we beg you to forward by Express.
268 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to Colo. Joseph Dashiell]
No. 22
p. 164 Sir We received yours of the 16* Ins* The enclosed Nol. Pross, the
Governor has granted in Favor of Philip Buly on Condition that
he serve as a Soldier for the War and on your Representation of the
Circumstances of others in a hke Predicament, he will grant Nol.
Pros, on the same Terms. This he is induced to do as the Commander
in Chief writes pressingly for Men, and on your Information that the
Ringleaders are in Goal and may be made Examples of. We shall
in a few Days send down our State Boats to assist some other Vessels
in clearing the Bay of the Enemy and we request you to embrace the
first Opportunity of a safe Navigation to send all the Provision col-
lected in your County to the Head of Elk. We have the most press-
ing Demands on us for the Supplies expected from this State
[Council to Colo. James Hindman]
Sir Your Letter of the 9**^ Ins' as well as that of the 22*^ we have
received from M"" Gibson, and the former would have been answered
by the Return of M*" Gibson, but for the Multiplicity of Business,
with which this Board was then overwhelmed, and his Impatience
to leave Town. The Order on M"" Chamberlain was drawn at your
Request & enclosed in the Letter which accompanies this, it has laid
on the Table since its Date, for a good Opportunity. M*" Sprigg has
been paid agreeably to your Contract. You have also a Parcel of
printed Certificates by this Opportunity.
[Council to Colo. George Dashiell]
Sir We received yours of the 1$^^ & 17* Ins* As you are of
Opinion there no longer Subsists the same Reason for having the
Arms distributed among the Militia Captains and it is of Conse-
quence to have them kept in Order, we request they may be col-
lected and retained under your immediate Care and that you employ
some trusty Person to put them in Order, and doubt not, but in
doing this you will have in Mind how much the public as well as
your own immediate Safety is concerned in having them put and
kept in a proper State. As to the Subject of the Recruit you mention,
the Law must be your Guide ; we think the Money promised by the
Class, ought, in Justice & Equity to be paid
p. 165 [Council to Henry Jackson, Esqr.]
Sir We received yours of the 17**^ Ins* The Bacon & Pork which
you have at Princess Ann, would be of some Service if forwarded.
Could you conveniently send it to Cambridge to the Care of M*" I. C.
Harrison, we apprehend it would be shipped from thence to the Head
of Elk and delivered to the acting Commissary there, with more
of the Council of Maryland. 269
Safety than by scnclinj^ it down Wiccomico; however tliis Matter Liber C C
must be left to your Discretion. lOnclosed is an Order on the Col- ^°- ^^
lector for £2000.
[Council to His Excy. Govr. Jefferson Virginia]
Sir The alarming State of the Trade of Virginia & Maryland in
the Chesapeake and above all, the extreme Difficulty and Hazard of
supplying the Northern Army with Provisions from Virginia and
the Southern Parts of this State, occasioned by the continued and
encreasing Depredations of the Enemy have rendered the immediate
Expulsion of them from the Bay, an Object of Magnitude to this
Board. The Merchants of Baltimore have, on this Occasion, under-
taken to second us with two armed Brigs & three large Barges,
every of which we shall furnish sufficiently with Men, Arms and
Ammunition. This Force will be accompanied by two fast sailing
State Boats, to act as Tenders. We most earnestly solicit your Excel-
lency to aid us in this Service, so beneficial to the States in General
and to Virginia & Maryland in particular. Only such Vessels of
War whch can be immediately equipped can be serviceable, as the
Success of this Attempt will depend in a great Measure upon the
Secrecy and Expedition with which it is executed. We expect our
Vessels will be ready to proceed down the Bay the 6"^ of next
Month.
[Council to Colo George Dashiell and Colo Henry Hooper]
Sir We intend to send down, in a few Days, our State Boats, to
Co-operate with some Vessels from Baltimore in clearing the Bay
of the Enemy and request you to hold a Party of Militia you can
depend on, in readiness to give what Assistance in your Power, in
Case there should be occasion for them. This Design should not be
made public
Tuesday 29"^ August 1780 Liber C B
Present as on yesterday. p. 186
Ordered that the W. Shore Treas'' deliv'' to Ja^ Calhoun Com*^' for
Balt° County 34 hh**" Tob° 33108 is net on Ace'
Ordered That the Eastern shore Treasurer pay to Robertson
Stevens one thousand five hundred and fifty four Pounds ten shil-
lings *p Ace' passed by the G' A.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Doct. James Murray
three thousand Pounds on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Rob' Berry Two thousand
seven hundred and seventy six Pounds sixteen shillings & three
Pence on Account.
270 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Ordered That John Shaw deliver to William Middleton i Barrel
p 18- Turpentine for the use of the Plater and Dolphin and also what
Spun Yarn he may want for the Dolphin.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Beall Contractor
for Horses &'=^ in Prince Georges County 9445 pounds of Tobacco
on Account.
That the Collector of the Tax for Prince Georges County pay to
the said John Beall fifteen thousand Pounds to be Accounted for.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to James Pope a Blind
Soldier belonging to the 3** Maryland Regim' one hundred fifty
Pounds to procure him Cloaths & other necessaries
M"" John Wigglesworth a native of Great Britain who hath lately
arrived in the State and who on the 17'^ Inst appeared before this
Board and voluntarily did take repeat and Subscribe the Oath of
Fidelity and Support to this State contained in the " Act to punish
certain Crimes and Misdemeanors and to prevent the Growth of
Toryism " this Day again appeared before this Board and voluntarily
did take repeat and subscribe a Declaration of his Belief in the
Christian Religion and also did take repeat and Subscribe the Oath
prescribed by the Act for Naturalization passed in July Session
1779.
August 30 Wednesday 30* August 1780.
Present as on yesterday.
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. John
Hawkins Two hundred Pounds, five shillings due him -p ace' passed
by the Aud. Gen'
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to the Commanding Officer
of the Reg* Extra all the Shirts in his Possession.
That the said Commissary deliver to James Friend late a Soldier
in the S^^ Regim* regularly discharged i Coat & i Waistcoat in part
of the Cloathing due him for the year 1780
That John Crisall issuing Commissary deliver to Capt. John
Hawkins of the 5"" Regim* 64 lbs bro. Sugar & 16 Gallons of Rum
in full of those Articles of Stores allowed the Officers of the Mary-
land Line by the Gen' Assembly from Jan"^ to August inclusive
That the western shore Treasurer deliver to Frederick Green Esq*"
such Plates as he may want.
In Virtue of the " Act for the Regulation of the Staple of To-
bacco " the following Persons are hereby appointed Inspectors viz
S* Marys County Chaptico Thomas Nicholls St. Inegoes Capt
John Horn Abell Wicomico Gerard Bond
Leonard Town Ign^ Abell. St. Cuthberts Creek
Capt John Smith S* Mary's River John Taylor
& Town Creek Enoch Breedon
of the Council of Maryland.
2/1
Kent l.an^fords Bay Nathaniel Rickctts. LiUr C B
Ann Arundel l-llkridge Landinj? Nicholas Ridj,'ely Warfield & ^^- ^^
Charles White Indian Landinj^ John Marriott,
Taylor's landing Capt. Jn" Ijams Sen'' Pig Point,
Joseph Ilutton
Calvert Head of S' Leonards Creek, 'I'hoinas Johnson
Cliffts, Plunting Creek, James Skinner, Lower
Marlborough, Basil Williamson.
Charles County. Benedict Town, Henry Lyon Piles's fresh Zaclv'
Chunn, Lo Ceder Point, Samuel Jones Chandlers
Point, H^ Smith Hawkins, Xanjemoy Fra*"
Adams, Chickamuxen Creek l-'ra* B. Franklin
Pomonkey Creek Peter Dent.
Princess Ann Town, John Law, Coleburn's Creek
Henry Miles, Pocomoke Benj* Schoolfield On
Wicomico River at the Wareho' near Green Hill
Town William Stewart On Nanticoke River at
the Head of Barren Creek George Wailes
Kingstown James Barnwell, Parsons Landing
Tristram Bowdle, Bruffs Landing Tho' Ray
Emersons Landing Robert Hall, Sherwoods
Landing John Caulk, Oxford John Markland
Baltimore Town, Henry Stevenson of Edw** & Sol"
Hillen
Otter Point Alexander M^Comas
Queen Anns, Marsh M. Duvall, Up. Marlbro
Charles Clagett, Nottingham, Allen Bowie,
Bladensburgh John Beall & Sam' Shekells, Broad
Creek John Lxiwe, Piscataway Richard Clagett
Magruders Benjamin Wales.
Blunts Joseph Barnes, Brown's John Kent. Hop-
pers. Nathan Brown Porters James Hackett
Pembertons John Fisher
Choptank Bridge, James Genu
Geo Town. Maj'' G^o. Magruder & Hezekiah
Magruder.
Somerset.
Talbot.
Baltimore.
Harford
Prince Georges
Queen Anns.
Caroline
Montgomery,
Thursday 31^' August 1780
Present as on yesterday.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to James Brice
Esq"" one hundred and seventeen Pounds one shilling and three
Pence due him -p ace' passed by the A. G'
That the Collector of the Tax for Washington County pay to Col°
Moses Rawlings five thousand Pounds to be by him expended in the
August 31
272 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Purchase of Cloathing for the Comp^" stationed at Fort Frederick
No. 23 Qj^ Account.
Commission issued to Gabriel Jacob appointed Ens. in the Comp^'
of Infantry to serve within this State in the room of WilHam Piles
who did not accept his Appointment.
Liber C C [Council to Capt. John Reid]
No. 22
p. 165 Sir We have received yours of the 25''' Ins' & enclose a Com-
mission to M"" Gabriel Jacob & send by this Opportunity an Order
on the Collector to Col° Rawlings for a sum of Money to be laid out
in Cloathing necessary for the Men under your Command.
p. 166 [Council to Colo. Moses Rawlings]
Sir A Letter we wrote you the 22*^ and which you will receive
by this Opportunity, will be an Answer, in some Measure, to yours
of the 26'^ Aug' We have now only to enclose you an Order on the
Collector for five thousand Pounds to be expended in the Purchase
of those Articles which are most wanted for Cloathing the Men
under Capt. Reid.
Liber C B Friday i^' September 1780.
No. 23
September i Present as on yesterday.
^' Ordered That the Collector of Frederick County pay to William
]Magruder Contractor for horses fourteen thousand Pounds on Ac-
count.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to His Excellency Thomas
Sim Lee Esq*" one thousand five hundred Pounds to be delivered over
to John Hanson Esq"" a Delegate in Congress on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to William Hyde Ass' Ci to the Gov""
6 Council six hundred and Twenty five Pounds for i^ M° Salary
to this Inst.
That Jn° Hall Esq" deliver to Fred. Green the Plates on which
the Convention Money was Struck
p. 189 Commissions issued to the following Persons appointed to fill
up the vacancies in the Regim' Extra, Alexander Lawson Smith,
Lieut Col° Comm'' in the room of Sam* Jones resigned.
2 Charles Smith instead of James Fernandes resigned
3 Benj^ Murdoch in the room of C Smith promoted
4 Vach' Burgess in the room of B. Murdock d°
5. Samuel Cock in the room of Henry Hill resigned
6. Arch*^ Colder in the room of Ja' Gillispie d°
7 Fran^ Shepard in the room of V. Burgess prom"^
8 Sam' M^Lane Capt. Lieut, in the room of Sam' Cock d°
1 Jn° Lucas Lieut in the room of A. Colder d°
2 Sam' Hanson in the room of S. Hamilton res'*
of the Council of Maryland. 273
3 Ch' Magrudcr L' in the room of F. Slici)ard promoted Liber C B
4 Sam' Luckett in the room of S. M^Lane d"^ N°- *^
5. Ign* Boon in the room of I. Lucas d"
6. Theo. Middleton in the room of vS' Hanson (\"
7. Josias Miller in the room of Nath' Magruder res'
8. John Plant in the room of Ch" Magruder prom**
1 Jacob Gray Ens in the room of Sam' Luckett d"
2 Ja^ Bigham in the room of Ign. Blandford res''
3 Basil Clements in the room of J. Miller prom"*
Whereas there is at this Time an Invasion of the State of Mary- See also ^
land by Ships of War, and there are good Grounds to believe that the ^^ '"'"^
going at large of John Harper and William Hinchman j'' Mariners No. 69
will be dangerous to the State you are commanded to take into your
Custody the said John & William and bring them before this Board
to be dealt with according to Law. To the Sheriff of Ann Arundell
County.
[Council To the Ensigns in the Regt. Extra] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir You are appointed an Ensign in the Regiment Extraordinary p. 166
raised in this State; if you accept thereof, you will repair as soon
as possible to this Place, to take Command
[Council to Colo Alexr Lawson Smith]
Sir You are appointed Lieu' Col° Commandant of the Regiment
Extraordinary raised by this State; if you accept thereof, you will
notify it to us, and repair, as soon as convenient, to this Place to take
Command.
[Council to William Magruder Esqr. Contractor for Fredk]
Sir Enclosed you will receive an Order on the Collector of Fred-
erick County for i400o£ on Account. You are to pay Jeremiah
Gittings for bringing the Horses down as well as every other Neces-
sary and reasonable Expence arising on the Execution of your Com-
mission which must be charged and adjusted by the Auditor General
in your General Account, when you have closed your Purchase
[Council to Daniel Bowley Esqr. & others Balto]
Gentlemen By the enclosed Depositions which we have this Day
taken, you may collect some Necessary Intelligence respecting the
intended Expedition against the Enemy's Vessels below. We shall
be glad to be informed when your Vessels will be ready
Saturday 2.^ September 1780 September
Present as on yesterday. Liber C B
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Lieut Edmond p. I'g^
Moran of the 6* Regim' Cloth & Trimmings suft' for a Suit of
18
274 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Cloaths and Linen for 2 Shirts in part of the Articles allowed bv the
^°- ^^ Gen' Assembly.
That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Capt. William Middleton
of the Dolphin lo is Sugar & 5 GalP Rum the Allowance for this
Month.
That the said Commissary deliver to Simeon Lombard one Ration
p Day until further Orders.
That the Collector of the Tax for Washington County pay to
Henry Schnebely Esq"" Contractor for Waggons and Teams Ten
thousand Pounds on Ace* and also to Col° Henry Shryock Contractor
for Horses six thousand Pounds on Account.
Liber C C [Council to Henry Schenebely Esqr. Contr for Washington County]
No. 22
p. 167 Sir Yours of the 30*'^ Ult° we have received and are surprised you
never received any of our Letters. The Law particularly points out
the Manner in which the Waggons, Horses &'^'' are to be procured,
which we enclose you. We think the Waggons, Horses &'^^ which
were offered by Non-jurors, since the Expiration of the Time limited,
ought not to be received. We wish you to be as expeditious as
possible in procuring the Waggons & Horses and have them sent
forward to the Head of Elk; you will also forward the Flour to
M'' Thomas Donnellan at Baltimore, as soon as possible. To expe-
dite your Purchase of Waggons and Horses, we have sent you an
Order on the Collector of your County for io,ooo£ which we hope
will be immediately paid.
[Council to Colo. Henry Shryock]
Sir We are sorry to be informed, by a Letter from M*" Schenebely
that you have not as yet entered on the Purchase of Horses ; we
request you to endeavour to procure them as soon as possible and
have them sent forward to the Head of Elk. We enclose you an
Order on the Collector of your County for 6c>oo£ which we hope
will assist to expedite your Purchase. We refer you to the Law for
your Government in this Business.
[Council to Mr. Thomas Donellan]
Sir We observe in yours of the 23'' Ult° that you think the Flour
you have on Hand is in general very faulty. Please to make us a
Return of what you have received and forwarded, since you have had
the Business in your Hands, of whom you received it, when for-
warded and what remains. Whatever M'' Smith declines receiving we
would have sent to the Head of Elk, to be forwarded to the Army. If
there should be any Flour musty or sour, it will be proper to have it
baked into Bread, mixing it if necessary with some other Flour, so
of the Council of Maryland. 275
as to make the Bread mercliantable or proper for the Use of the LiUr c C
Army; when this is clone, it should likewise be forwarded. We '' ^^
request you to let us hear from you soon, in Answer to this.
Monday 4 September 1780 September
Present as on Saturday. L'bcr C B
No. 23
Ordered That the Collector of the Tax for Baltmiore County pay p. 1%
to John Cockey Contractor for Waggons & Teams Ten thousand
Pounds on Account
That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Muir six thousand
Dollars to be by him Accounted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. William Middleton six hun-
dred and fifty six Pounds, ten shillings due him •]) ace' passed by
the Depy Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt Robert Berry five hundred &
sixty three Pounds ten Shillings due him p Ace* passed by tlie D.
Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Johnson j"" four hundred
& sixteen Pounds thirteen shillings & four Pence for i m'' Salary to
the I"* Ins*
Ordered That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Capt Robert p. 190
Berry of the Plater 5 GalP of Rum & 10 \^ Brown Sugar the Allow-
ance for the month of Sept.
That M' Shaw deliver to Capt. Robert Berry 10 1 Buck Shott 25 \
Powder 20 Is Musket Ball 8 fathom Match rope & i Quire of Cart-
ridge Paper for the Plater and also to Capt. William Middleton 1 5 i
Buck shott 15 is Powder & 10 i Musket Ball for the Dolphin.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Robert Reith one hun-
dred and Twenty five Pounds for i Month Salary to the i** Inst.
[Council to Chas. Blake Esqr.] Liber C C
Ko. 22
Sir We have just received yours of the 25* Ult° and expect to p. 168
have the Return you mention and to hear that you are forwarding
the Wheat to the Head of Elk. We have some Medicine in the
State Store which Docf Davidson may have for the Amount of the
Wheat purchased of him, if on his Application, we can Spare all the
Articles he wants. The new Money will be out in a few Days and
it must be rated in your Purchases at 40 Continental Dollars for one
new Dollar. Under our present Difficulties and the Necessity there
is of supplying the Army immediately, we must request you to pro-
cure the Flour on the best Terms you can, but we wish you not to
exceed one and a Half new Dollars "p Bushel of Wheat. The Pro-
priety of keeping this secret, will doubtless, occur to you
276 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Tuesday 5"^ September 1780
No. 23
September 5 Present as on yesterday.
^' ^^° James Calhoun Esq*" is appointed Commissary of Purchases for
Baltimore County in the room of Abraham Risteau who resigned
Ordered That M*" Shaw deliver to Capt. Robert Berry of the State
Boat Plater, Bolt rope suff* for the Mainsail and three fathom of
Junk and also 3 fathom of Junk for the Dolphin.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. Robert Berry 2
yds wrappers for the use of the Plater.
That Docf Murray deliver to Dan^ Jenifer 6 Is Bark
In Virtue of the " Act to enable the Treasurer of the western
shore to draw and sell Bills of Exchange and for an Emission of
Bills of Credit if necessary " passed in June Session 1780 Mess"
William Wilkins and Isaac M*^Hard are appointed supervisors of
the Press for superintending the Printing of the said Bills of Credit.
Commission of Marque and Reprisal issued to Thomas Patten
Commander of the schooner Rover 60 Tons burthen, navigated by
10 men mounting 6 Carriage Guns 4 Swivels and 10 Muskets belong-
ing to Samuel Smith & Dan' Bowley of Baltimore
Liber C C [Council to James Calhoun Esqr]
0 168 ^^^ This covers your Appointment to the Commissariate of Balti-
more County and the Laws directing your Conduct in the Execution
of that Trust, This State having fallen very considerably short for
the two last Months back of the Supplies particularly Flour, which
were required and have been expected by Congress and the Com-
mittee of Cooperation it is incumbent on us to endeavour by every
Means in our Power to make up that Deficiency immediately and
to have a Prospect of continuing the Supplies. In this the Reputation
of this State is deeply concerned as well as the General Interest of
America at this particular Crisis, as you will readily perceive by the
enclosed Extracts of Letters received by us. Under these Circum-
stances we have to request your immediate and most diligent Atten-
tion to this Business. If our Information is well founded, there is a
very considerable Quantity of Flour for Sale in your Town & the
Price reasonable, and probably more may be done in a Week, by
you than in a Month by all the other of the Commissioners in the
State. This would, at this Time, relieve us from very distressing
Circumstances. To have it in our Power to inform the Commissary
General of a certain and considerable Supply which may be relied on
in a short Time, might be the Means of preventing a Dissolution of
Part of the Army under the Commander in Chief and avoiding the
disgraceful Circumstances so strongly described in one of the Ex-
p. 169 tracts referred to. We are sensible Sir, in Order to execute this
Business to effect, you must be powerfully assisted by us ; we shall
of the Council of Maryland. 277
therefore explain our Situation as fully as we can, by which you Lil>er C C
may, in some Measure ref,nilate your Conduct. By this Opportunity ^'''- *^
we enclose Notes for 34 llhds. of Tobacco, which we request you to
dispose of on the Ijcst Terms you can and to apply the Money to the
Purchase of Flour. We have Reason from Subscriptions already
made to assure you of a further Supply of 60 or 70 Hhds. for the
same Purchase. In Addition to this which will put a certain Sum
into your Hands, we flatter ourselves a further Collection will be
made of Tobacco. The Assessment in Tobacco is to collected in this
Month, which probably will be paid into the Treasury within the
Time directed, this will give us an Opportunity of raising a very
considerable Sum of Money and may be reckoned a certain Fund
and we flatter ourselves the New Money, which will be ready in next
Week, will, in a great Measure, assist the Purchase of Provision. We
do not know any good Reason why it should not circulate readily
at 40 for I and in all Contracts that must be the Standard ; as the
State is to receive it at the same Rate, we hope, at least some Part
of the purchase may be made in it. From our present Difficulties
and the Necessity of supplying the Army immediately, we must
request you to procure the Flour on the best Terms you can. Under
these Circumstances an additional Quantity of Flour may possibly
be obtained on Loan. We request your Answer to this immediately ;
if it does not suit you to continue any Time in the Execution of this
Business, we cannot Doubt but we shall have your Assistance at this
particular Time
[Council to Dan'l Bowley, Esqr]
Sir. We wrote you by M"" Poe and are exceedingly anxious to
know when we may expect the Vessels from Baltimore intended
against the Enemy in our Bay, as we have given Governor Jefferson
Reason to expect that they would be ready about this Time. We are
afraid the Opportunity of doing any Thing effectual may be lost by
a Delay
[Council to Colo Thomas Price]
Sir We request you to have all the Wheat procured by you, manu-
factured immediately and forwarded wnih the Flour received, with
all Expedition to Baltimore and there delivered to M'' Thomas Don-
nellan. We are much in Want of the Hats and wish them to be sent
either to this Place or Baltimore by the first safe Conveyance
Wednesday 6* September 1780 Liber C B
Present as on yesterday. September 6
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Gassa- ^' ^^
way one hundred and Twenty seven Pounds, ten shillings due him p
Ace' passed by the Aud G'
278 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to Daniel Wells, nine thousand Eight
°" ^^ hundred and Twelve Pounds eight shillings and nine pence due him
per Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Giles Express from the
Head of Elk one hundred Pounds to be charged to the Continent
That Benj^ Cawood Esq'' Collector of Charles County pay to
Daniel Jenifer Purchasing Com^ for said County ten thousand
Pounds to be by him Accounted for.
That Dan' Jenifer Esq*" Commissioner of Loans for Cha* County
pay to Walter Hanson jun'' Esq'' Contractor for Horses for said
County ten Hogsheads of Tobacco to be accounted for.
p igi Permission granted to Mess''^ Margaret Chambers to go to New
York for the Purpose of obtaining relief from a Cancerous appear-
ance in her face
Liber C C [Council to Donaldson Yeates, Esqr.]
No. 22
p- I/O Sir We have received yours of the 3'' Ins' and cannot detain the
Bearer to send our Determination on the Subject of it, but shall write
you in a few Days
[Council to Colo Henry Hollingsworth]
Sir Your several Letters by Express with the Enclosures we have
received and have not Time to write you fully on the several Matters
therein contained. We must have a receiving Commissary at the
Head of Elk and wish you to continue in that Appointment so far
as relates to this State. Whenever you receive any Provision from
the State Commissioners, you will have it immediately delivered to
the Continental Agent or Quartermaster at Elk
P. S. We enclose you the Papers required.
[Council to Colo. Alex. L. Smith]
Sir We wrote you by last Post informing you of your Appoint-
ment to the Command of the Regiment Extraordinary and request-
ing you would be here as soon as it was convenient. As all the Men
excepting the Invalids, belonging to that Regiment have proceeded
to join the Army under General Washington, if you proceed to the
Northward immediately, it will save you an unnecessary lourney
to this Place. Many of the Ofificers appointed have not yet joined and
we think your Presence exceedingly wanted.
Please to acknowlege the Receipt of this and your Acceptance
of your Appointment. The Commissions will be forwarded in a few
Days
of the Council of Maryland. 279
[Council to Rich'd Dallam Esqr., & liaruch Williams & John LiU-r C C
Voorhees Esqr except the first Sentence] ^°- ^
Sir We received yours of the 30"' LJlt" and are exceedinj^ly con-
cerned to find your principal indeed almost only Reliance for obtain-
ing Supplies of Provision is on what you may receive for the I5£
Tax.
This State having fallen very considerably short, for the two last
Months, of the Supplies, particularly flour, which were required and
have been expected by Congress and tlie Committee of Co-0[>eration p. ,-,
it is incumbent on us to exert ourselves not only to make up that
Deficiency immediately, but likewise to continue the Supplies for the
Time to come. In this the Reputation of this State is deeply con-
cerned as well as the general Interest of America at this particular
Crisis : we must therefore again request your immediate and most
diligent Attention to this Business. By Letters received from the
Commissary General, the Committee of Co-operation and from his
Excellency the Commander in Chief, a Dissolution of Part of the
Army and other very disgraceful Consequences may be avoided, if
we are enabled to inform the Commissary that he may expect con-
siderable Supplies in a short Time. We are sensible Sir, in order
to execute this Business to Efifect you must be powerfully assisted ;
we shall therefore explain our Situation as fully as we can, by which
you may, in some Measure, regulate your Conduct. The Assessment
of Tobacco is to be collected in this Month & probably all of it will
be in the Treasury by the Time limited, by the Law, a considerable
Part before. This will enable us to raise a considerable Sum of
Money and may be reckoned a certain Fund and we flatter ourselves
the new Money, which is now printing under the Act of Assembly
to enable the Treasurer of the Western Shore to draw and sell Bills
of Exchange of the Western Shore to draw and sell Bills of Ex-
change &''^ will in a great Measure, assist your Purchase. In Addi-
tion to this, we have Reason to expect the new Bills for this State
down immediately from Congress, further Means may arise from
them. We do not know any good Reason why the new Monev should
not circulate readily at 40 for i, as the State is to receive it at the
same Rate, at least we cannot doubt but some Part of the Pur-
chase I\Iay be made with it. Under our present Difficulties and the
absolute Necessity of supplying the Army immediately, we request
you to procure the Flour on the best Terms you can. Prav let us
have your Answer and continue to inform us of your Proceedings
[Council to Messrs. Isaac & Abm. Van Bibber]
Gent" Your two Letters of the 4*'' & 6"' Ins* we this Day received
and wish it was in our Power to furnish you with the Military Stores
you require but we have not more than six 4 & 6** Cannon Our State
28o Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C Boats are engaged to proceed down the Bay against the Enemy
^^ immediately and we apprehend your Vessel will not be ready in
Time to do any Thing effectual in Conjunction with the Force from
p. 172 this and Virginia. We still hope something will be done in Balti-
more to assist in this Business but Dispatch is absolutely necessary
If the Captains of the Vessels bound to sea call on us, we can give
them some material Information and we wish they may be permitted,
with Liberty to cooperate in the Bay, with some Force we have here
and expect they will meet from Virginia
Liber C B Thursday 7* September 1780
No. 23 ^ ,
September 7 Present as on yesterday.
P' ^^^ Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to James M'^Cubbin
a to the .Senate five hundred Pounds due him p Ace* passed by the
Aud. Gen'
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Col° Forrest shoes and
Blankets sufif' for the sick Soldiers in the Hospital.
That M' John Shaw deliver to John Chalmers i Swivel & 20
rounds of Powder & Ball, 4 muskets & 25 rounds Cartridges for each.
I Ammunition Chest & 6 Cutlasses to be delivered in good order
unless taken by the Enemy or the Powder & Ball expended in this
Expedition.
Commission of Letters of Marque & Reprisal issued to John Gif-
fords Comm'' of the Brig Randolph 90 Tons burthen navigated by
28 men, mounting 8 Carriage Guns belonging to John Gwin &
Comp^ of Baltimore.
September 8 Friday 8"" September 1780
Present as on yesterday
Ordered That the Collector of Baltimore Town pay to James
Calhoun Esq"" Commissary of Purchases for Baltimore County
Twenty thousand Pounds to be by him acc"^ for
That Joshua Cockey one of the Collectors for Baltimore County
pay to the said James Calhoun Ten thousand Pounds to be by him
Accounted for.
That the Collector of the Patapsco Upper Hundred of Balt°
County pay to the said James Calhoun ten thousand Pounds to be
Accounted for
That Samuel Godman pay to the said James Calhoun six thou-
sand one hundred and twenty one Pounds, two shillings and nine
Pence the Bal^ due the State for Sundries sold him.
That M'' John Shaw deliver to Capt. Rob* Berry for the Plater
250 Musket Cartridges, 6 Muskets & i Speaking Trumpet and also
of the Council of Maryland. 281
to Capt. William Middleton for the Dolphin 150 Musket Cartridges LiV>er C B
6 Muskets i Quire Cartridges Paper and i speaking Trumpet. ' "■ ^^
That tlie Commissary of Stores deliver to M" Chase 2 yds Flannel
to be paid for or returned.
That Capt George Keeports deliver to Lieut Lurkett of the
Regim' Extra 12 Blankets
That the Collectors of the Tax for Calvert County pay six thou-
sand and fifty Pounds to Thomas Jones Contractor for Horses in
said County to be accounted for.
That John Fenwick ColK of the Tax for S' Marys County pay to
Jos. Ford Contractor for Horses in said County five thousand Pounds
to be accounted for.
That Cuthbert Abell Coll"" of the Tax for St. Mary's County pay
to the said Joseph Ford five thousand Pounds to be Accounted for.
Frederick Green, Thomas Johnson j"" John Callahan, Isaac p. 192
M'^Hard, Nicholas Harwood Joseph Cowman are appointed Signers
of the Bills emitted in Virtue of the Act to enable the Treasurer of the
western shore to draw and sell Bills of Exchange and for an Emis-
sion of Bills of Credit if necessary.
[Council to Timothy Pickering Esqr] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir We received your Letter of the 5**^ Ins* It gives us much Con- p. 172
cern to be informed that the State has been so grossly imposed on
by the Persons appointed to procure Horses on Account of the
United States for the Army. We think with you, that it will be more
for the Interest of the State to dispose of the Horses in Philadelphia,
that have been rejected as unfit for Service, than to have them sent
back, and do request you to inform Col° Sam' Miles that we have
appointed him to sell them immediately and to transmit an Account
of the Age, Marks, Colours & Defects of each Horse and the Price
obtained for each, that we may endeavour to detect the Persons
who have committed the Impositions and compel them to answer for
their Conduct and to indemnify the State for the Loss that is likely
to be sustained thereby. We have sent under the Care of Lieu'
Lucket, twenty seven Horses which have been examined by M"' Bul-
len and adjudged to be fit for Service. The Money arising from the
Sale of the rejected Horses, Col° Miles must pay to the Delegates
of this State.
[Council to Delegates in Congress]
Gen' We have just Time to inform you that we have began to
emit the new Money from a Plate which we found would answer, and
request you to direct the Workmen not to make the Plates.
282 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to Wm. Smith, Esqr.]
No. 22 . .
p. 173 Sir We received your Letter of the 7"^ Ins' and are much obliged
by your Offer to lend the State a considerable Quantity of Ship
Bread and what Flour you have on Hand but cannot determine to
accept the Bread until we are informed by the Continental Com-
missary, that it will suit the Army, and will be taken in Lieu of Flour,
nor unless you will extend the Time mentioned for replacing it;
because we are of Opinion we cannot comply with an Engagement
to return it in so short a Time. If M*" Donnellan should, on Inspec-
tion, think your Flour fit for the Army, we will take it ; but request
you, if possible to allow us a longer Time to replace it. We think
the Flour returned by the Commissioners ought to be of as good
Quality as that seized, and if such is offered, we apprehend it cannot
be refused
Liber C B Saturday 9''' September 1780
No. 23
September 9 Present as on yesterday
p. 192
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Robert Davis
four hundred and Fiftv Pounds due him p Ace* passed by the Dep^
Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Joseph Ford one hundred & fifty
Pounds on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to John Bryan one Pound seventeen
shillings and six Pence in the Bills emitted by this State in lieu of
seventy five Pounds due him p Account passed by the Aud. Gen^
That the said Treasurer pay to Dan' of S' Thomas Jenifer Esquire
three hundred Dollars of the new Emission of this State on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Smoot one hundred Dollars
of the new Emission on Account.
That the Collector of the Tax for Dorchester County pay to John
Smoot Esq"" one hundred and nine Pounds, eight shillings & four
Pence due him p Ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
That John Crisall Deliver to Berry & Middleton 400 is Meat and
500 Is Bread & flour.
Commissions of Letters of Marque and Reprisal issued to Gilbert
La Roche Commander of the schooner Young Neptune 95 Tons
burthen, navigated by 30 Men, mounting 10 Carriage Guns & 6
swivels belonging to Mess" Lacaze & Mallet of Philadel^ also to
Joseph Audett Commander of the Schooner Resource 80 Tons bur-
then navigated by 24 Men, mounting 12 Carriage Guns and 8
Swivels belonging to Dumestre of Baltimore and also to Bicket Fal-
con commander of the Schooner Henry 40 Tons burthen, navigated
by 12 Men mounting 3 Carriage Guns & 2 Howitz's belong^ to
Jn° Smoot & Tho^ Russell Maryl'^
of the Council of Maryland. 283
By his Exc^ Tho* Sim Lee Ksff Governor of Maryland. Liber C B
A Proclamation ^°- "^^
Whereas full Power and authority is given to me by and with the
Advice of the Council to continue the " Act entitled an Act to pro-
hibit for a limited time the Exportation of Wheat, Flour, Rye, Indian
Corn, Rice, Bread, Beef, Pork, Bacon, Live Stock Peas Beans Oats
and other victual and for other Purposes, from and after the tenth
Day of this Instant until the end of the next Session of the General
Assembly and to issue my Proclamation accordinjjly ; Provided the
Embargo be continued in the States of Pennsylvania and Delaware,
so that the Trade of Delaware Bay be not open for the Emolument
of the People residing on the Waters or in the Vicinity thereof And
it appearing that the Embargo hath been Continued in the State of
Pennsylvania until the Thirtieth Day of this Month and in the State
of Delaware until the twentieth Day of October next I do therefore P- 193
by and with the Advice of the Council hereby continue the said Act
until the last Day of this Month.
Given at Annapolis this <f^ Day of Septem"" 1780
By his Exc^'" Command T. Johnson ;■■ Sec^ T. S. Lee
[Council to Patrick Sim Smith Esqr.] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir We have received yours of the 7"' Ins' and request you would p. 173
have all the Produce of the Wheat packed into Barrels excepting the
Shorts and Bran
[Council to Capt. Barron]
Sir We have sent down our State Boats, with Directions to render
what Service they can, in clearing the Bay of the Enemy in Conjunc-
tion with your Force. The Assistance we expected from Baltimore is
prevented by some Intelligence received there from the West Indies,
which delays the Departure of the Vessels who were to have Acted
some Time, in the Bay with our joint Force.
[Council to James Horner Esqr. Shrff of Harford County]
Sir M*" Jn° Lee Webster hath represented to us, that previous
to the Sitting of Harford County November Court, the extraor-
dinary Conduct and menacing Expressions of Thomas Hall of said
County indicating an Intention to deprive him of his Life, or to
commit some very outrageous Violence on his Person, induced him
to apply to a Magistrate for a Warrant to apprehend the said Hall,
that he might be compelled to give Security for his good Behaviour
and to keep the Peace towards the said Webster; That a Warrant
was obtained and executed by a Constable and Hall recognized for
his Appearance at Harford County November Court last and to keep p. 1^4
the Peace in the Mean Time; that Hall did not appear and attend
284 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C agreeable to the Tenor of his Recognizance ; that the said Webster,
°' ^^ during the Time Hall was bound for his bood Behaviour, received
fresh Instances of his malignant and implacable Disposition and
applied to the Court to have him bound in a larger Sum of Money ;
that the Court issued their Warrant to the Sheriff to apprehend the
said Hall and bring him into that Court to answer the Complaint
exhibited against him by the said Webster that the Sheriff has made
several Attempts to take the said Hall but was deterred by the
Threats and Resistance made by him who goes constantly armed
with Pistols and a heavy Cudgel, to oppose the Sheriff in the Exe-
cution of his Office, and forbids him to make an Arrest. We esteem
it our indispensable Duty to preserve the Peace and Tranquility of
the State and to protect every Individual in the full and unrestrained
Enjoyment of his Rights and Priveleges and to prevent by all lawful
Ways and Means the Perpetration of any unlawful Act and to bring
to condign Punishment all refractory Persons that have been daring
enough, not only to violate the Law but to stand in Opposition to the
Authority of Government. The above Relation of Facts, with
such Opinion of our Duty have made us resolve to inform you, that
you and your Deputies ought to use your utmost Endeavours to
apprehend the said Thomas Hall, and if he still should resist, you
ought to summon the Posse Comitatus or Body of the County to
assist you in taking him and carrying him before some lustice of
the Peace ; every Person you summon is compellable to serve and you
ought not to admit any Excuse, and if he should refuse you ought
to present him to the Grand Jury. It is necessary you should execute
your Precept immediately, because if you should delay it and any
Mischief or Evil should result from your Negligence, it will be
justly imputable to you
[Council to Capts. Berry & Middleton]
Sir As Col° Haddaway of Talbot County engaged to man our
Boats with a Number of Voluntiers in order to assist in clearing
the Bay of the Enemy, you are to proceed with the Boats to the
most convenient Place for taking in Col. Haddaway and his Men,
and then to proceed down the Bay as low as the Tangiers or the
sound, taking Care to procure what Intelligence you can of the
Force of the Enemy and to act accordingly : an Extract from Gov-
ernor Jefferson's Letter with the Signals agreed on are enclosed
for your Government you are to give Notice to the Lieutenant of the
County where you may be that you will be ready to convoy any Pro-
visions they may be sending up thfe Bay, as soon as you find it will be
proper to return
of the Council of Maryland. 285
Monday 11 September 1780 Lil>cr C B
Present as on Saturday. Scptc-mlx^-
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Dorothy Erring- p. 193
ton one hundred and six Pounds due him -p Ace' passed by the Dep"
Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Frederick Green Thirty six
Pounds, five shilhngs and five Pence of the new Emission in lieu of
one thousand four hundred and fifty Pounds, five shilhngs due him
•p Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That tlie said Treasurer pay to Col° Philip Feddeman five hun-
dred Pounds of the Emission to be delivered over to Col'' James
Hindman Commissary for Talbot County on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to the said Philip Fiddeman Two
hundred Pounds of the new Emission to be delivered over to Charles
Blake Esq"" Com^ of Purchases for Queen Anns County on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Crisall one thousand Pounds
on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to William Rawlings one hundred
and fifty Pounds due him p Ace* passed by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Jonathan Parker Two hundred and
fifty Pounds of the new Emission of this State to be delivered over
to James Calhoun Esq*" Commissary for Baltimore County on
Account
That the said Treasurer pay to Jonathan Parker Three Pounds
fifteen Shillings of the said new Emission on Account
That the Eastern shore Treasurer pay to Philip Fiddeman Con-
tractor for Horses in Queen Anns County six thousand four hun-
dred Pounds on Account
William Wilkins, Nicholas Harwood, John Callahan, Frederick
Green, Isaac M'^Hard & Thomas Johnson J*" appointed Signers of
the New Bills of Credit emitted by Congress and under the "Act for
Sinking the Quota required by Congress of this State of the Bills of
Credit emitted by Congress "
Commission of Letters of Marque & Reprisal issued to Peter
Sharpe Commander of the Schooner Luzerne 80 Tons burthen navi-
gated by 17 Men, mounting 6 Carriage Guns belonging to John
M'^Lure & Joseph Yeates of Balt° and also to Jonathan Bufiington
Comm'" of the Brig Rambler 80 Tons burthen navigated by 25 men,
mounting 10 Carriage Guns belonging to William Patterson &
brothers of Baltimore
286 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to James Calhoun Esqr.]
No. 22
p- 175 Sir We send you by the Bearer Jonathan Parker 250 £ in new
Money at 40 for i to 10,000 £. Pray let us know what has been
done about M"" Smith's Flour and your Prospect of Purchasing.
Since writing the above, we have received yours of the 10*'' Our
Proclamation continuing the Embargo, which Jonathan Parker
carries up, will prevent any Interference between you and M""
Mathews and every other Person, as none of the prohibited articles
can be exported without Permission. If we find we can, without
Detriment to the State, give Licence to the Bank to export Flour,
upon Application from them, we shall do it in such a Manner as
will prevent the numerous Evils that would certainly result from
a Competition beween our State's Purchasers and others. If M'
Smith will permit us to take such of the Flour as is good, we request
M'' Donnellan to receive it as before directed.
[Council to Jeremiah Jordan Esqr.]
Sir We received yours of the 20**" Ult° and are sorry to find you
have on Hand so large a Quantity of Corn damaged, particularly at
a Time when Provision is so extremely wanted for the Army. If it
is in such a Condition that you could obtain new Corn for it in the
Fall, it still may be proper to answer for the Army ; if so, we request
you to forward it and any other you have on Hand. Should any
remain, in your Opinion, so much damaged as not to be proper to
p. 176 forward, we think it would be best to have it sold immediately. We
request you to let us know whether you received our Letter of the
21** Aug' & what you have done in Consequence of it and that you
send to the Treasury immediately, whatever you have received.
September Tuesday 12 September 1780
Liber C B Present as on yesterday
No. 23 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Sol° Stympson
Sixty two Pounds ten shillings of the New Emission of this State
on Account.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Lieut. John
Chever of the late Cap* Gales Comp^ of Artillery Linen for 2 Shirts
and Cloth for a waistcoat & Breeches and also i p"" shoes and Stock-
ings to be Accounted for.
That the Collector of the Tax for Montgomery County pay to
Col° Solomon Stympson Contractor for Waggons and Teams in
said County Twelve thousand Pounds to be Accounted
That the issuing Commissary deliver to Capt. William Beatty of
the 7"" Reg' 8 Gallons of Rum 32 is Sugar & 18 is Cofifee in full of
p. 193
of the Council of Maryland. 287
those Articles all'' by the Gen' Assembly for May, June, July and U\>tT C B
August. * '^' ^^
Permission is hereby given to Dorothy Hedrington and Sam'
Stanning of this State to solicit I^eave from His Excellency Gen'
Washington or the Commanding Off at the Out Posts of the Ameri-
can Army at Elizabeth Town to go to New York for the Purpose of
obtaining a Passage from thence to Great Britain not to return
again into this State during the present war, without the Leave of the
Gov' & Council.
Pardon granted to Negro Jack Slave of Samuel Daw, convicted
in Calvert County Court for House Breaking.
[Council to Solomon Stympson] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir You will call on the People mentioned below for the Corn P- '76
which they are deficient by your Certificates and oblige them either
to deliver the Corn, or pay the Price of what you gave for it with the
Interest thereon, or take Wheat agreeable to the Prices given by the
Commissary of Purchases for Montgomery County to be delivered
to him at Such Place as he shall direct
W"" Hough 44i Bush'* John Harwood 6 Sam' Offut 2 J
Jn° Gillum 3. Henry O Neil 27 Josias Miles 10. Geo.
Beall 3'^ 50 142 J Bush''
[Council to Colo. James Hindman]
Sir We received yours of the 6*'' Ins* When we gave Directions
to the Lieu* of the County to receive Wheat from those who other-
wise could not pay their Proportion of the 15 p C* we little expected
that a Measure tending so much to the Ease of the People would
have met with any obstruction, much less that the Power of the
Lieu* of the County, to issue his Warrant to execute those who
neglected to pay, would be disputed, particularly in a County which
has not raised a Man of their Quota for the new Regiment & filling
up our Battalions. We are of Opinion that it was the Intention of
the General Assembly, that the Horses furnished by the Non-jurors
should be construed a Part of the Number required from each
County. Enclosed we send you five hundred of the new Money
amounting to twenty thousand Pounds at 40 for i, and request you
to forward, with all possible Dispatch, all the Provision you obtain.
The Cattle as well as Flour are extremely wanted at Camp and. as
soon as you have made up a sufficient Number to send in a Drove
it will be proper to hire Persons to drive them, to be delivered to
Col° Hollingsworth at the Head of Elk. It will not be proper to issue
any more Certificates
288 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to Colo. Joseph Dashiell]
No 22
p. 177 Sir Yours of the 10* Ins* we have this Day received and are sorry
to observe that there should be any Interference so as to injure your
Purchase of Pork. We are happy to find you have engaged a
Number of Cattle which, as well as the other Kind of Provision,
is much wanted in our Army ; we therefore request you to have them
drove to the Head of Elk as soon as possible and have all the other
Provision transported to that Place and delivered to Col° Henry
Hollingsworth. We do not think you ought to give a higher Price
for Pork than our former Limitation. We enclose you an Order on
Col° George Dashiell for £10,000 agreeable to your Request and send
you £250 of the new Bills of Credit, equal to £10,000 which you are
to pass at 40 for i and in no other Manner and you are not to give
a superior Price in this Money (calculating at that Rate) to what
you allow in Continental Money. With these Sums, we think you
will be easy and that they will very much accelerate your Purchases.
As the New Money will answer all the Purposes of Certificates in
Payment for Cattle, we do not think it will be necessary for you to
issue any. We think that any Provision which you are directed to
purchase ought to be taken in Payment for the 15 p C* due from
those Classes who have not furnished a Recruit. We wish you to
forward the Corn without Delay and as you will be best informed of
the Situation of the Enemy's Vessels in the Bay, we must rely on
your Discretion in this Business, to chuse a proper Time to send
it to the Head of Elk to be delivered to Col° Hollingsworth. Our
armed Boats were sent down the Bay against the Enemy's Vessels,
before we received yours and think they may answer the Purpose
for which you require them.
Same order as to Gen' Hooper, respecting Whaland of the 13th
Ins' enclosed, with respect to I. Betsworth, Tho^ Price & an English-
man called Jack.
Liber C B Wednesday 13''' September 1780
SeptSber Present as on yesterday.
13 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Price
Two hundred and fifty Pounds of the new Emission of the State
to be delivered over to Col° Joseph Dashiell Commissary for Wor-
cester County and to be by him Accounted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Price Eighty seven
Pounds ten shillings due him p Ace* passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Thomas Lansdale Twenty
five Pounds Eleven shillings and nine Pounds, fourteen shillings
and Eleven Pence farthing of the new Emission due him p Ace**
passed by the D. Aud.
p. 194
of the Council of Maryland. 289
That Col° George Dashiell pay to Col" Joseph Dasliiell Commis- Libcr C B
sary for Worcester County Ten thousand Pounds out of the money °' ^^
received from the Classes who have not furnished Substitutes on
Account.
Whereas Job Greene of Baltimore County did on the 27'^ day
of Dec'' 1777 enter into Bond with Securities in the Penal Sum of
Two thousand Pounds payable to the State of Maryland with Con-
dition that he the said Job Greene should in all things demean and
behave himself as a good true and faithful Subject of the State and
that he should not go out of Baltimore County without the leave
of the Governor and Council of this State first obtained in writing.
And whereas it does not appear to this Board that the said Job
Greene's leaving the said County will be of any prejudice to the
State the said Job Greene is hereby permitted to Leave Baltimore
County at his pleasure notwithstanding the Condition of the above
mentioned Bond.
Sir. It appearing to us from the Depositions of Val Peyton and
Simeon Lombard taken in Council the second of this Instant, Copies
of which we have enclosed that Joseph Whaland who lives on Garden
Island is a Person whose going at Large we deem dangerous to the
State, and this and the neighbouring State of Virginia being at this
Time invaded by Privateers and Cruisers of the Enemy we do there-
fore hereby authorize, require and Command you to arrest the said
Joseph Whaland and him have before us immediately.
To Henry Hooper Esq"" Lieut of Dor. County
A Copy of the above order sent to Col° George Dashiell of Somer-
set County to apprehend I. Betsworth, Thomas Price and an En-
glishman called Jack.
[Council to His Excy Govr. Jefiferson.] Ljber c C
Sir We have received Information that a certain James Ander- p 173
son, a Subject of this State, was captured in one of the Barges or
Gallies which have, for some Time past, infested our Bay and inter-
rupted our Trade, by Capt^ Yellott & Folger and carried into the
the State of Virginia, and is now confined at Richmond. Anderson,
before and since our Governm* was formed, lived on Fell's Point in
Baltimore Town, took the Oath of Allegiance and Fidelitj' to the
State prescribed by Law, was appointed and commissioned a Lieuten-
ant in one of our Gallies, and from his Activity and apparent Zeal,
was always reputed a Friend to America and entrusted with the
Command of a Vessel owned by some Gentlemen in Baltimore which
he carried to New York ; he is well acquainted with our Bay and has
committed great Depredations on the Property of our Inhabitants.
The above Recapitulation of Facts renders it unnecessary to suggest
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Liber C C to your Excellency that the said Anderson cannot be deemed a
No. 22 Prisoner of War and exchangeable, though he may hold a Commis-
sion from the Enemy and was taken in one of their Vessels, because
he was a Subject of this State, took the Oath of Allegiance as such,
and no subsequent Act by him can dissolve the Obligation he was
under to the State, and therefore was, at the Time he received his
Commission and must now be considered a Subject of this State and
amenable to its Laws for any Offence committed against the Peace
and Government thereof. We do charge the said Anderson with
High Treason against the State and solicit you to cause him to be
sent to us, under a Sufficient Guard in Order to take his Trial at
our General Court, which will be held on the second Tuesday in
October next and to transmit what Testimony you may have against
him. We shall take Care that every Expence incurred thereby shall
be reimbursed, as soon as it is ascertained.
[Council Colo. George Dashiell]
Sir. We received yours, without Date. It was our Intention the
Militia should have been kept only in Readiness to give Assistance
to the Force we intended sending down, and not on public Expense
until then. Our Boats are, we suppose, now, some where near you ; if
they should have Occasion for any Aid, we expect you will render
all in your Power, and discharge the Militia immediately when the
service is done : any Provision that may be wanting for that Pur-
pose, may be properly drawn from the Commissary. We have sent
Col° Joseph Dashiell an Order on you for 10,000 £
5^^ Same Order as to Jos. Dashill on the 12 Ins' enclosed
[Council to Charles Blake Esqr.]
p. 179 Sir Yours of the g^^ Ins* came to Hand. Col° Fiddeman received
from us a few Days ago f 200 in the new Bills amounting at 40 for i ,
to 8000 £ which he promised to deliver to you and we hope to hear
soon that you have Occasion for a further Sum of it, which shall be
sent over on Notice. Unless the Owner of the 1500 Bushels of Wheat
you mention, will agree to receive at least, a considerable Part of
this Money in Payment, we are apprehensive you will be under
Difficulties in agreeing with him : in order to enable you to do this,
if possible, or at least to carry on your other Purchases, we have
wrote to Col° Hemsly, to which we refer you.
[Council to Wm. Hemsley Esqr.]
Sir M"^ Charles Blake informs us that he has a Prospect of obtain-
ing a considerable Quantity of Wheat on reasonable Terms, if he
can be supplied with Cash, and requests an Order on you for what
Money you have on Hand, or may receive for the 15 "p Cent. We
therefore desire you will supply him with what you have.
of the Council of Maryland. 291
Thursday 14 September 1780 Liber C B
No. 23
Present as on yesterday. September
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Smith one p. 195
hundred and fifty Pounds of the new Emission of this State to be
delivered over to Richard Dallam Esq' Commissary of Purchases
for Harford County to be Accounted for.
[Council to Richard Dallam Esqr.] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir When we sent you Tobacco, we thought it reasonable to p- 179
expect you would readily get it off your Hands, at the Price limited,
as every Person will have to pay Tobacco to the Public within this
Month or afterwards Money at the Rate of 90 £ p O If you cannot
make it answer agreeable to our former Instructions, please to send
it to us. We have no Return made by M'' Wheeler, of the Teams
procured by him nor indeed any Specie in the Treasury, therefore
cannot pay M'' Wheeler's Order. We send by M"^ Smith £150 of
the new Bills amounting to six thousand Pounds at 40 for i which
we hope you will be able to pass at that Rate, and on Notice that you
have Occasion for a further Sum, we will forward it to you have
Occasion for a further Sum, we will forward it to you
Friday 15* September 1780 September
15
Present as on yesterday. Liber C B
. No. 23
Ordered That Thomas Johns Commissioner of Loans for Mont- p. 195
gomery County pay to Thomas Richardson Commissary of Pur-
chases for said County all the Money and Tobacco which he may
have received as Commissioner aforesaid to be by him Accounted
for.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Richard Welsh Thirty
seven Pounds ten shillings due him -p Ace' passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° James Tootell on hundred
and thirty one Pounds, fifteen shillings of the new Emission of this
State to be delivered over to Russell and Gilmore in lieu of five thou-
sand Two hundred and seventy Pounds, the Balance of J. Randall's
Order of the 18''' May last
Commissions of Letters of Marque & Reprisal Issued to Luke
Kiersted Commander of the Brig Fair American, 90 Tons burthen,
navigated by 26 Men mount^ 8 Carriage Guns, belonging to Sam^ &
Robert Purviance of Baltimore and also to Robert Montgomery
Commander of the Schooner Holker 80 Tons burthen navigated by
14 men, mounting 6 Carriage Guns and 4 Swivels belonging to
Ridley & Pringle and Company of Baltimore Town
292 Journal and Correspondence
Liber c C [Council to His Excy Genl Washington]
No. 22
p. 179 Sir We were this Day honored with your Excellency's Letter of
the 6* Ins* The Regiment lately raised by this State, is at Philadel-
phia, where it has been some Days past, under the Command of Major
Giles, who has the Orders of the Board of War for necessary
Cloathing. When the Articles are procured, which the Major is
extremely desirous of effecting, and which, he writes, he shall cer-
tainly accomplish very shortly the Regiment shall be marched with
p. 180 the utmost Expedition to reinforce the southern Army, agreeably
to your Excellency's Orders. We beg your Excellency to be assured
that every Thing shall be done on our Part to give Efficacy to your
Order and facilitate the March of the Troops to the Place of Des-
tination
[Council to Thos. Beall of Geo.]
Sir. We request you to forward to the Head of Elk, all the
Flour & Corn you have on Hand, reserving about 300 Bushels of the
Latter. As M'' Richardson will have Occasion to forward Flour,
we recommend it to you to consult with him and to embrace the first
opportunity, when you have Reason to think the Navigation is safe.
When there is an Opportunity, we shall forward you a Sum of the
new Money. If you cannot discharge your old Debts with it, we hope
you will make it answer in your future Transactions and we will
supply you with other Money when it is in our Power, for what is
already done.
[Council to Messrs. Smith & Matthews Balto.]
Gen* At the last Session of Assembly, so much of the Act to
prohibit for a limited Time, the Exportation of Provisions, was
repealed as prohibited the Exportation of any of the Articles enumer-
ated in the said Act by Land. We apprehend there is no Necessity for
giving you the desired Permission, as there is Nothing in the exist-
ing Law which restrains you from exporting Flour to Philadelphia
by Land. We flatter ourselves you will conduct yourselves in the
Execution of this Business, with the Degree of Caution and Dis-
cretion which is necessary to prevent a Competition with other pub-
lic Purchasers of Flour
[Council to Thomas Richardson Esqr]
In Council Annapolis 15* Sepf 1780
Sir We enclosed you an Order on M"" Johns for what Money &
Tobacco he has received as a Commissioner of Loans, & will forward
by the first Opportunity, some of the new Money. The pressing
Demands for Provision for the Army require that what is procured
be forwarded as soon as you have Reason to believe the Navigation
of the Council of Maryland. 293
of the Bay is safe. Our Boats are now down amonjj the Tangier Liber C C
Islands, and a considerable Fleet of Merchantmen have lately gone
down from Baltimore
No. 22
[Council to William Baily Junr Esqr.] p '81
Sir Yours of the 8"^ Instant was received this Day. We have
given M"" Richardson an Order on M"" Tho" Johns for all the Money
and Tobacco which he has received on Loan, by which M"" Richardson
by receiving Provision for the Amount of your Subscription, [may]
settle the Matter with both you and M' Johns.
Saturday 16 September 1780 Liber C B
Present as on yesterday. September
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Athanasius p. 195
Ford three thousand five hundred Pounds to be delivered over to
Joseph Ford Contractor for Horses in Saint Mary's County.
That the said Treasurer pay to William Goldsmith Two Pounds,
twelve shillings and four Pence half Penny of the new Emission
of this State due him p Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° James Hindman one thousand
five hundred Pounds of the new Emission of this State on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° J. Hindman five hundred
pounds of the new Emission of this State to be delivered over to John
C. Harrison Com"^ of Dorchester County on Account.
Ordered That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Eliz^ Hopkins p. 196
a soldiers wife 4 days Rations to enable her to proceed to Charles
County
That the Collector of the Tax for Talbot County pay to Col° James
Hindman Commissary of Purchases in said County Twenty thousand
Pounds of Tobacco on Ace*
That The western shore Treasurer pay to James Hindman 10
hh'^^ of Tobacco on account.
That the said Treasurer pay to George Poe two hundred and
fifty Pounds of the new Emission to be delivered over to David
Poe on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to George Poe three hundred Pounds
to be delivered over to Thomas Donnellan Commissary at Balt° Town
on Account
[Council to Messrs Richardson & Beall] Liber C C
Gent" Notwithstanding our Letters of yesterday to you. we p. 181
have now to desire you will not forward any Provision, until you
receive our further Directions.
294 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to Mr. Thos Donellan]
°" ^^ Sir Please to send us a Return of what Provision you have for-
warded since your last. Whatever you may receive from this Time,
must be stored and detained, until you have further Orders from us,
excepting what you deliver to M"" W. Smith, agreeable to our former
Instructions. We hope M*" Calhoun will be able to deliver you some
Salt Meat at least to answer the Purpose you mention.
[Council to James Calhoun Esqr]
Sir We have just received Letters which make it proper that the
Provision you procure should be stored and detained in Baltimore,
until our further Order. M"" Donellan requests to be furnished with
some Salt Meat, we hope you will be able to supply him.
[Council to Majr John Stewart]
Sir We received your Favor of the 13* Ins' The Arrival of a
Flag of Truce in Baltimore from New Providence, has not been
regularly announced to us, nor have we any Information of it
that could be depended on, but what has been imparted by you. We
approve of your Conduct in taking proper Precautions to prevent the
Evils that might arise from a free and unrestrained Communication
between M"" Master & his Acquaintances. As M'' Master has Pris-
oners on Board to be exchanged, we are desirous of being particu-
larly informed how he obtained Leave to bring them to this State,
by whom the Flag was granted, and of every other Matter that
relates to it, and therefore give Leave to M"" Master and the American
p. 182 Captains on Board to come here by Land or, if it should be more
agreeable they may come down in the Flag. You will communicate
this to M'' INIaster & the Captains
September Monday 1 8* September 1780
18
Liber C B Present as on Saturday.
No.^23 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to the Honble
George Plater Esq"" thirty seven Pounds ten shillings of the new
Emission of this State on Ace*
That the said Treasurer pay to Timothy Brannon of the 6* Regi-
ment Twenty Pounds in lieu of Articles allowed him by the General
Assembly.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt Boyer sixty Pounds and
five Pence of the new Emission of this State in lieu of two thou-
sand four hundred Pounds, seventeen shillings and one Penny half
Penny to be delivered over to Abraham Faw due him -p Account
passed by the Aud. Gen^
of the Council of Maryland. 295
That the said Treasurer pay to Tlioinas Harwood J-'sq' Con- Liber C B
tinental Treasurer or order 'i'welvc thousand two hundred and sixty * °- ^^
three Dollars and one tliird of a Dollar of the new Bills emitted by
this State in lieu of four hundred and ninety thousand five hundred
and thirty three Dollars and one third of a Dollar of the Continental
Bills of Credit part of the Quota of this State for the use of the
United States.
Commissions issued to Thomas Long app'' Ens. of Capt John
Stoners Comp^ John Due Carey Capt in the room of Peter Grosh,
John Shellman i Lieut & Rich'' Waters 2 L' Gray Harding Capt in
the room of Peter Keepheart, John Compton i Lieut John Johnson
2^ Lieut & Thomas Hill Ens. belonging to the Ered Town Battalion
of Mil* Fred. County.
Tuesday 19*'' September 1780 September
Present as on yesterday.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Rich-
ardson Commissary for Montgomery County one thousand five hun-
dred Pounds of the new Emission of this State to be accounted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to Tho^ Beall of Geo. Two hundred &
fifty Pounds of the said new Emission on Account.
That John Bullen Esquire deliver to Col° Forrest's Order five good
Horses.
That the Collector of the Tax for Montgomery County pay to
Thomas Richardson Esquire Commissary of Purchases for said
County Twelve thousand Pounds of Tobacco on Account.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to the following p. 197
Officers of the German Regiment viz. Col° Ludowick Weltner, Capt^
Michael Boyer, Charles Baltzel Christian Myers Lieut^ Martin
Shugars, Jacob Grometh & David Morgan Ens. Jacob Raypold and
Alex Smith Surgeons Mate, each one thousand one hundred and
forty nine Pounds, fifteen shillings in lieu of the Articles of Stores
allowed by the Gen' Assembly from the V^ January 1780 to the i^'
of October next.
[Council to John Sterrett Esqr] Liber C C
Xo. 22
Sir Commander Barron from the State of Virginia, is just arrived p. 182
here, in Expectation of being joined by some Vessels of Force (ac-
cording to the Information communicated to Gov'' Jeflferson, in Con-
sequence of the Engagement of M'' Steward on Behalf of the Mer-
chants of Baltimore Town) to cooperate with him in capturing &
expelling from our Bay, the Privateers & Cruisers of the Enemy
which, you are sensible, have not only injured the Traders of this
296 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C State, by interrupting the Commerce, but committed considerable
^^ depredations on the Property of the Inhabitants. Upon this Occasion,
we are very anxious to render the Commodore every Assistance in
our Power, as well to effect the desirable Purpose of driving the
enemy from our Bay, as to comply with our Engagement, as far as
possible, to the Governor of Virginia. The Commodore has brought
up the Barge in which Anderson was taken, and thinks, if she was
properly fitted, she would be very serviceable and, in Conjunction
with the State Boats, be sufficient to attack the Enemy's Barges &
Whale Boats, and that the Barge would be particularly useful in ex-
pelling them from the Creeks & other Places of Concealment. If you
will lend us the Barge to go on this Expedition, we will have her
manned & properly equipped and will make you a proper Compen-
sation (if any should be required) for the Use and will, in Case she
should be captured or sustain any Damage, pay you her present
Value, to be ascertained by proper ludges, or repair the Damage
[Council to Capt Geo P. Keeports]
Sir. We have transmitted you, by Cap* Boyer £ 60. of the new
Emission of this State, with which we request you to purchase the
several Articles enumerated below and deliver them to Cap* Boyer.
You will not give a higher Price in this Money than in Continental
Dollars, calculating one of these Dollars to be equal to forty
216" Brown Sugar @ 6oss. I3>^*'' Bohea Tea @ 37..10..0
1215^" Coffee @ 4..10..0, 27" Soap @ 75s., 27" of Tobacco manu-
factured for Officers @ 50 s. 78** Tob° common for Soldiers.
[Council to Delegates in Congress]
Gent" By a Letter received this Day from Gen^ Gates, we are ad-
vised that, in Virtue of a Resolve of Congress, authorizing him to call
upon this State for Supplies for the Southern Army, he had drawn
in Favor of several Gentleman for very large Sums. One of those
Draughts for 320,000 Dollars has been presented for Payment. Our
Treasury is empty, but were it otherwise, we should be under some
Difficulty as to the Propriety of paying it, having not been officially
informed that Congress had vested the General with such extraor-
dinary Powers, nor indeed have we any other Information of it
than what is communicated by the General's Letter of this Day and
the Draught of the Deputy P. M. General for the Southern Depart-
ment, which Draught concludes in these Words " Agreable to Re-
solve of Congress of the 17* June last." We have no Doubt but the
Powers exercised by Gen^ Gates were delegated to him and as we
cannot find any Mention made of it in the Journals of Congress
esteemed improper for Publication. We beg you will give us such
Information on this Head as you judge prudent and necessary for our
lustification
of the Council of Maryland. 297
Wednesday 20"' September 1780 September
20
Present as on yesterday Liber C B
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. Mich' j, °'^^
Boyer four Pounds, Eighteen shilHngs & Eight Pence half Penny in
Specie in Heu of the three hundred and forty three Pounds, five
shilHngs due him p ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Michael Boyer sixty Pounds
of the New Emission of this State to be delivered over to Capt Geo
Keeports on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to Athanasius Ford five hundred
Pounds of the New Emission of this State to be delivered over to
Joseph Ford Com^ for S' Marys County on Ace*
Capt. Michael Boyer of the German Regim' is hereby appointed
to issue the Articles allowed to the Officers and Soldiers of the said
Regim' agreeably to the Act of Assembly.
This Board have agreed with Mathew Ridley Esq'' for 8 or 9 hhd' [Tafia is a
of good Rum at 27-10-0 p Gall. 2000 Gall^ Taffier @ 18. 15.0 -p Gall f^'^^^^'^
and 1000* of Coffee @ £ 3.15.0 -p i to be paid in the new Emission
of this State at i for 40.
[Council to Col. Lodowick Weltner] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir Yours of the 10'^ of August was received and we are really p. 183
sorry for the Sufferings of you and your Regiment and wish it had
been in our Power to have given them immediate and ample Relief ;
but, such has been our Situation with Respect to Money, that we
have not been able to gratify our Inclinations by supplying you with
the Stores &"^^ ordered by the General Assembly. We have given
Cap' Boyer Orders on the Treasury for all the Stores due the several
Officers of your Regiment, from Maryland, to the first Day of
October next, and have furnished him with Stores Sufficient to the
first Day of January next : as soon as it is in our Reach they shall
be supplied with the necessary Cloathing. We have appointed Cap'
Boyer to issue these Articles, which he is to account for. As there
is more Rum sent forward than will be sufficient for the Officers,
Cap' Boyer has Directions to issue it, on your Order, to the Soldiers
in the Proportion ordered by the Assembly
[Council to Joseph Ford Esqr.] p. 184
Sir. We received yours o fthe 14"^ Ins' and send by your Brother
£500 in new Bills. We do not know on what you have founded your
Opinion that the Commissioners will not allow the Collector to
receive the Money for Taxes, or that they have any Power to direct
what Money shall or shall not be received. The Law for sinking our
Proportion of the Continental Bills of Credit, makes the new Bills
298 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C a Tender for Taxes at 40 for i . and the State Money, we apprehend,
^^ is to be received under the same Regulation. This will be, in our
Opinion, agreeable to the Intention of the General Assembly, & the
Treasurer, if there should be any Doubt with him, will have our
Directions to receive it at that Rate. No Certificates should be given
obligatory on the State to discharge them in Continental Bills of
Credit. We enclose three Certificates amounting to 3500 £, having
given an Order in your Favor for that Sum to M"" Athanasius Ford
[Council to Mr. Thos. Donellan]
Sir We have purchased of M'' Ridley, nine Hogsheads of Rum
and one thousand Pounds of Coffee, which we request you to receive
and have Stored, until further Directions from us. We also request
you to receive 2000 Gallons of TafF purchased of the same Gen-
tleman.
[Council to Capt. Geo. Keeports]
Sir Since writing you this Morning we have purchased a Quan-
tity of CofiFee, which is to be delivered to M'' Thomas Donnellan, on
whom you are to call for the Quantity ordered to be purchased and
delivered to Cap' Boyer.
September Thursday 21 September 1780
Liber C B Present as on yesterday
No. 23 Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to John Brice Esq''
Twelve Pounds ten shillings of the new Emission of this State on
Account
That the said Treasurer pay to John Muir four hundred Pounds
of the new Emission of this State on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to the said John Muir Two hundred
and thirty Eight Pounds fifteen shillings for Shirts & Overalls made
for Cont^ Troops under the Command of Capt. William Reily p
ace' passed.
Liber C C [Council to Mr Thos Donellan]
p°i84 Sir We informed you yesterday of a Purchase of Goods we had
made of M'' Ridley, which were to be delivered to you. We request
you to have them all sent down by the most convenient Opportunity,
to this Place, except one Hogshead of Rum & I2i>2** Coffee, to be
delivered to Cap' Keeports, together with the Hats sent from Fred-
erick by Col° Price and the Blankets & Oznabrigs in the Possession of
M'' Keeports. We expect M"" Muir will purchase a Number of
p. 185 Blankets which you will send down immediately with the other
Things mentioned. We think it most adviseable to have the damaged
Flour baked into Ship Biscuit by mixing with it some of the Ship
of the Council of Maryland. 299
Stuff, so as to make it fit for Use, to prevent farther Loss. We Lilxtr C C
request you to be particularly attentive to the Rum, and before you ^°' ^^
receive it, to examine the QuaHty, as it was sold to us for what was
esteemed good, and, as many Tricks arc played, both in the West
Indies and on the Passage with this Article, this Precaution we think
necessary.
[Council to Capt. Geo. P. Keeports]
Sir We wrote you yesterday by Cap' Boyer and by the same Hand
transmitted you 60 £ of the new State Bills of Credit for the Purpose
of procuring the Articles therein mentioned. Since then we have
purchased a Quantity of Coffee which is to be delivered to M' Thomas
Donnellan, on whom you will call for one Hogshead of Rum and the
Quantity of Coffee ordered to be purchased by you these with the
other articles, as soon as purchased, you will deliver to Capt. Boyer,
taking his Receipt for them. We request you to send down all the
Blankets, Cloth and Linen in your Possession, to this Place; by
applying to M'' Donnellan he will give you Information when there
will be a convenient Conveyance.
Friday 22*^ September 1780 September
Present as on yesterday. Liber C B
No. 23
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Giles p. 197
Two hundred and fifty Pounds of the new Emission of this State to
be delivered over to Col° Henry Hollingsworth on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to His Excell^ Thomas Sim Lee
Esq'' sixty Two Pounds ten shillings of the new Emission of this
State in lieu of an Order of the 25*^ of July for Two thousand five
hundred Pounds.
That the Collector of the Tax for Cecil County pay to Col° Henry
Hollingsworth Eight thousand Pounds on Account.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. B. Maybury 170
Rations in flour in part due him from the State.
[Council to Delegates in Congress] Liber C C
Gent" We beg Leave to refer you to a Resolve of Congress of the p. is^
10* of Sepf 1779 Not having received any Information from the
Board of War agreeable to that Resolve, of any considerable Ad-
ditions to the Stock of Cloathing provided by the United States, by
Importation or otherwise, we are at a Loss to know what \vill be
expected from us towards cloathing our Troop's. They have gener-
ally suffered very severely by not being supplied in Time, and we are
apprehensive the Distance to which they are removed from the pub-
lic Stores, will encrease their Hardships in that Respect, unless proper
300 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C Measures are taken in Time, for their Relief. We request you to
No. 22 peruse and seal the enclosed Letter to the Board of War. Altho' we
p. i86 have not any regular Information of the Action of the lo*** Ult°
interesting as it was to this State in Particular, we have no Reason
to doubt that our gallant Countrymen, are under very distressing
Circumstances from many Causes, particularly the Loss of their
Baggage, and we rest assured that the Hoiible Board of War will see
the Propriety of forwarding an immediate Supply. Unless we have
some Assistance towards Cloathing the Recruits that are here, we
shall soon have very few to cloath, as they lessen every Day by
Desertion. We have Reason to believe that our Troops have, hitherto,
received but a small Proportion of Continental Cloathing ; To avoid
a partial Distribution in future or to quiet Discontents and Clamours,
if this Opinion is not well founded, it appears to us that it would be
proper and just each State should know what Cloathing and Militai-y
Stores are annually imported, on Account of the United States. If
it can, with Propriety be done at this Time we should be glad to know
what has been imported of those Articles for 12 Months past, at least
of Cloathing.
[Council to Board of War]
Gentlemen The distressing Circumstances the Maryland Troops
are under, by the Loss of their Baggage on the 16*^ Ult° oblige us
to call on you for supplies from the Continental Stock of Cloathing ;
their Sufferings require immediate Relief. We have likewise an
urgent Demand for Cloathing for about 200 Recruits, who we
detained for want of Blankets, Cloth & Linen, and we shall have
Occasion for a further Supply of those Articles for other Recruits
expected. The Time is now arrived when it is necessary we should
know what supplies of Cloathing may be expected from the general
Stock, and to inform you that we fear it will not be in the Power of
this State to furnish in Time, more than a partial Supply of Hats,
Shoes, Hose and Shirts. M"" W" Smith lately lent us 200 Shirts,
which we had bought by your Order. We hope it will Suit you to
give us an Order on him for them and, if you have any Cloathing
in Baltimore, we request your Order for what you can Spare.
p. 187
[Council to Colo. Henry Hollingsworth]
Sir We received yours of the 17* & 20*'' and send by M'' Giles
£250 of the new State Money, amounting at 40 for i, to £10,000. It
is the general Opinion, this Money will circulate freely and will be
taken by the Merchants in Baltimore and hope it will answer to
extricate you from your present Difficulties. Lest there should be
any Disappointment, by your not being able to pass this Money
readily, we enclose an Order on the Collector of your County for
eight thousand Pounds, which you are to account for or return, if you
of the Council of Maryland. 301
can make Use of the new Money, this is all we have in our Power Liber C C
to do. It is our Opinion, if the Horses are good and substantial and '^' "
fit for the Draft, the Service they were purchased and intended for,
they ought to be received, anrl the only jjropcr Mode that occurs to
us to determine it, in Cases where an Objection is made by the Quar-
termaster to receiving them, is to call on one or two Persons well
Skilled in Horses to examine them and if he or they should be of
Opinion they come up to the above Description, you ought to offer
them to the Quartermaster and insist on his taking them, and, in Case
of his obstinately refusing, you must put them out to Pasture and
take Care of them, and send us a Report of what you do in Conse-
quence of the above Directions. Those adjudged to be unfit for
Service, by the Persons called in, are also to be pastured and taken
Care of.
Saturday 23'' September 1780 September
Present as on yesterday. Liber C B
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Ann Littell three p. 198
Pounds two shillings and six Pence of the new Emission of this
State in lieu of one hundred and twenty five Pounds due her p
Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut James Bruff of the 6"'
Regim' seventeen Pounds, sixteen shillings & three Pence of the
new Emission of this State in lieu of an Order of the 24"^ Aug' last
for one thousand nine hundred Dollars.
That the said Treasurer pay to Conrad T. Wederstrandt one thou-
sand Pounds of the new Emission of this State to be delivered over
to Charles Blake Commissary of Purchases for Queen Anns County
to be by him Accounted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Edmond Moran of the 6*
Regim' seventeen Pounds, sixteen shillings and three pence of the
new Emission of this State in lieu of one thousand nine hundred
Dollars allowed by a Resolve of the General Assembly to enable him
to bear his Expenses to the Southward.
That the said Treasurer pay to the said Edmond Moran three
Pounds in Specie for the Purpose aforesaid
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Harwood Esq*" Continental
Treasurer or order Eighteen thousand eight hundred and seventy one
Dollars and seven ninetieths of a Dollar of the new Bills emitted by
this State in lieu of seven hundred and fifty four thousand eight
hundred and forty three Dollars and ten ninetieths of a Dollar of
the Continental Bill of Credit part of the Quota of this State raised
for the use of the United States
That the Eastern shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Harwood Esq'
Cont' Treasurer or order Twenty five thousand nine hundred and
302 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B thirty three Pounds, sixteen shill^^ and eight Pence part of the Quota
^^ of this State raised for the use of the U. States.
That Docf Murray dcHver to Ch' Lansdale out of the State Shop
2 1 of Cream of Tarter for Ignatius Digges Esq''
That M'' Shaw deliver to Com° Barron 12 is Match rope.
John Eversfield jun"" appointed Inspector of Nottingham Ware
Ho. in Prince Georges County in the room of Allen Bowie resigned
and James Stimson app'^ Insp"" of Porters Warehouse in Queen Anns
County in the room of James Hackett
Whereas it appears to this Board that Legh Master Esq'" Com-
mander of the Sloop Experiment on the 22,^^ day of August last
obtained a safe Conduct or Flag of Truce from His Excellency John
Maxwell Esq"" Governor and Commander in Chief of the Bahama
Islands, to carry in the said Sloop Experiment thirty three American
Prisoners of War, whose names are mentioned in a List annexed
to the said safe Conduct from the Island of New Providence to
Baltimore Town in this State and whereas it also appears that the
said Sloop during her said Voyage suffered such Damage that she
cannot return, unless Permission is given to the said Legh Master to
refit. We do therefore hereby Permit the said Legh Master to refit
the said Vessel and to Purchase three Barrels of Meat & three Bar-
p. 199 rels of Flour and allow him 14 days for that Purpose and do further
grant Liberty to the said Legh Master to remain in the Town of
Baltimore until the Expiration of the Time aforesaid allowed for
refitting his said Vessel but do enjoin and prohibit the said Master
from departing the Limits of the said Town until our Leave
Liber c C [Council to Charles Blake Esqr.]
No. 22
p. 187 Sir We send you by M"" Wederstrandt, 1000 £ in new State
Money, amounting at 40 for I, to 40,000 £ and request to know in
Time, when you will have Occasion for a further Supply
September Monday 25*'' September 1780
Liber c'b Present as on Saturday
^°'ioo Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to Richard Ridgely
Esq'' Thirty seven Pounds ten shillings of the new Emission of this
State in lieu of Four thousand Dollars by him lent to the State.
That the said Treasurer pay to Samuel Chase Esq'' Three hundred
Pounds of the new Emission of this State to be delivered over to
John Dorsey & Co. on Ace*
That the said Treasurer pay to David Poe one thousand Pounds
of the new Emission aforesaid to be delivered over to Thomas
Donellan of Balt° on Account.
of the Council of Maryland. 303
That the said Treasurer pay to William Minor Twenty nine l.Wjtx C B
Pounds nineteen shilling's and seven Pence half penny of the said ' ^-^
Emission in lieu of eleven hundred anrl ninety eight Pounds two
shillings and six Pence due him p ace* passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to William Logan seventeen Pounds,
ten shill*^* and seven Pence half penny of the said ICmission to l>e
delivered over to George Williams in lieu of seven hundred and one
Pounds, five shillings due him -p Ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to David Poe one hundred and Twenty
five Pounds of the new Emission aforesaid on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to David Poe Esq"^ Eleven thousand
and forty five Pounds, nineteen shillings and Eleven Pence and one
thousand four hundred and forty one Pounds to be paid in the new
Emission of this State at one for forty due him p Ace'* passed by
the Aud. Gen'
That M"" John Shaw deliver to Col° Forrest's order what hand-
cuffs S:*^^ he may want to confine Deserters.
Commissions issued to Sam' Smith appointed Col". Thomas
Yeates Capt. David Stewart i Lieut. Dan' Bowley 2^ Lieut. James
Calhoun Ens. Philip Grable Capt. John Lorah r L' John M'^Inheimer
2 Lieut. Henry Speck Ens. Benjamin Griffith Capt. David Harris
i^' L' Stephen Steward 2^ Lieut. Hercules Courtnay Ens. James
Young Capt. William Jacob i Lieut. Johnsey Selman 2^ Lieut. &
Charles Orrick Ens. belonging to the Baltimore Town Battalion of
Militia in Baltimore County.
[Council to Messrs. McLellan, Leman & Griest] L'b r C C
Gent" We have just received Information from M' W" Smith, -^^g^
that you have not restored to him any Part of the French Flour
seized by you in Baltimore last Winter, under the Act for the imme-
diate Supply &" We expected that Flour had been returned long
ago, pursuant to our Order ; if it is not, you must deliver it imme-
diately to M"" Smith and inform us of the Reasons which have
induced you to delay it so long.
[Council to William Smith Esq""] p. 188
Sir Your Letter of the 23^ Ins' we received & are much sur-
prised the Comm" of Baltimore Town have not returned the French
Flour that was seized in your Possession last Winter, as they have
long since had our Order for that Purpose. We have wrote to the
Comm" directing them to deliver the Flour immediately and to
inform us of the Cause of so long Delay. There is no great Proba-
bility we shall have it in our Power to supply you with the Flour
required by M" Holker within the Time mentioned in your Letter,
304 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C besides what the Army will want and therefore do permit you to
^°- ^^ purchase such a Quantity of Flour, for the Use of the French as,
with what you now have on Hand and have Shipped off, will amount
to fifteen thousand Barrels.
[Council to Wm. Winder, Jno. Adams & Others Commrs of the
Tax for Somerset County]
Gent" We have not received your Nomination of the Inspectors in
Somerset County, agreeable to Act of Assembly for the Regulation
of the Staple of Tobacco, which we request you to forward to us by
the first good Opportunity. We again enclosed you an Extract of the
Law
[Council to Mr. Thomas Donellan]
Sir We send by M" Poe 1000 f of the new State Emission amount-
ing, at 40 for I, to 40,000 £ charged to you on Account, until you can
settle your Accounts
[Council to Colo. Benjamin Nicholson]
Sir We received of the s'*" of Aug* & 23*^ Ins* and should have
made out and sent Commissions for the Officers of your Battalion,
agreeable to your Recommendation. The Multiplicity of Business
before us and the Want of Information how the Vacancies mentioned
in the List herewith transmitted arose, are the only Causes of our
Delaying it so long. We have enclosed you all the Commissions that
can be made out, at this Time, and shall send the rest as soon as the
above Information is communicated
September Tuesday 26* September 1780
26
Liber C B Present as on yesterday.
^°- 23 Capt. Abraham Simmons appointed Inspector of Pig Point Ware-
^" ^^ house in Ann Arundel County in the room of John Gardiner resigned
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to William Gold-
smith Eight hundred pounds part of an Order of the 6* Instant in
the new Emission of this State at one for forty & the remaining
Bal''^ of same order Two thousand, three hundred & eighty seven
Pounds, ten shillings in Cont' Currency,
p. 200 Permission is hereby given to Mrs. Damaris Kennedy of this State
to solicit Leave from His Excellency Gen' Washington or the Com-
manding Officer at the out Posts of the Am. Army at Elizabeth
Town to go into the City of New York for the Purpose of obtaining
a Passage from thence to Great Britain not to return again into
this State during the present war between America and Great Britain
without the Leave of the Gov*" & Co. for the Time being first had &
obt*^
of the Council of Maryland. 305
Ordered That M' John Shaw dehver to Capt. Kol/ iJerry 10*' LiFxrr C B
Oakum for the Plater ^'^- 23
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Rob' Davis Eleven pounds
five shiHinfjs of the new Emission of this State in lieu of an Order
of the 9"* Inst, for four hundred & fifty Pounds
That the said Treasurer pay to Abraham Gorman thirty six
Pounds, seven shillini^s and six Pence of the said new Emission in
lieu of one thousand four hundred & fifty five Pounds.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Muir Esq'' one thousand
Pounds of the said new Emission to be expended in Clothing S:*^*
for the Maryland Officers in the Cont' Service and also the further
sum of one thousand five hundred Pounds of the said new Emission
on Account.
The Appointment of Donaldson Yeates Esq'' Dep^ Quarter Mast'
G' for this State by Tim. Pickering Esq*" Q'' Masf Gen' approved
and ratified.
[Council to James Calhoun Esqr] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir We only received yours of the 15'" Ins' this Mornmg. You p. 189
will supply M'' Donellan with Meat sufficient to issue at his Post. We
yesterday sent him a Sum of Money, if he should have Occasion for a
further Supply, it will be sent him. This will save you some Trouble
and be more regular. We depend on your Judgment in conducting
the Business you have on Hand, in the Manner you think most likely
to conduce to the public Good
[Council to Donaldson Yeates, Esqr.]
Sir Your Appointment as Deputy Quarter master for this State
has been notified to us by Timothy Pickering Esq*" Quartermaster
General and we do approve of and ratify the same
[Council to Timothy Pickering Esqr]
Sir We received your Letter of the 22*^ Aug' notifying the Ap-
pointment of Donaldson Yeates Esq"" Deputy Quartermaster for
this State. M'' Yeates we understand, is a Gentleman of Probity
and Industry & virorthy of the Confidence you have reposed in him ;
We do therefore approve of and ratify the said Appointment.
Wednesday 2y^ September 1780 September
Present as on yesterday. Uber C B
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Johnson ^°o^^
Jun' Twenty five Pounds ten shillings of the new Emission of this
State in lieu of one thousand and Twenty Pounds due him -p Ac-
count passed by the Aud. Gen'
3o6 Jo2irnal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to Frederick Green Two hundred
^^ and eleven Pounds, six shillings and five Pence of the said New
Emission in lieu of eight thousand four hundred and fifty two
Pounds, seventeen shillings and six Pence part of an Order drawn in
his favor 12*'' July last.
September Thursday 28* September 1780
Present as on yesterday.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Joseph Middle-
ton Thirty three Pounds fifteen shillings of the new Emission of this
State in lieu of one thousand three hundred and Fifty Pounds due
him p Ace' passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to John H. Maccubbin Fifty Pounds
twelve shillings and six Pence of the said new Emission in lieu of
Two thousand and Twenty five Pounds due him -p Ace' passed by the
Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Robert Berry Twenty one
pounds nine shillings and ten Pence of the said new Emission in lieu
of eight hundred and fifty nine Pounds fifteen shillings due him p
ace* passed by the Dep'^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Pat Burke one hundred and Eighty
three Pounds, five shillings & nine pence of the new Emission in
lieu of seven thousand three hundred & thirty one Pounds, twelve
shillings & six Pence due him for riding Express from the 27* of
June last to the 19* Inst. Sept. according to an Agreement with this
Board and agreeable to a Requisition of Congress
That the said Treasurer pay to Alice Redman one hundred Pounds
p Ace' passed by the Dep^ Aud.
p. 201 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Mary Fennell
one hundred Pounds due her p Ace' passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Maj'' Edward Giles five pounds two
shillings and four pence of the new Emission of this State in lieu of
Two hundred & four Pounds fifteen shillings due him p Ace' passed
by the Aud. Gen' and also seventy five Pounds of the said new
Emision in lieu of three thousand Pounds to be delivered over to
Jonathan Hudson on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Brice Esq'' Twelve Pounds,
ten shillings of the new Emission on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Swan sixteen Pounds thir-
teen shillings and four Pence of the new Emission in lieu of six hun-
dred and sixty six Pounds, thirteen shillings and four pence due
him p ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
of the Council of Maryland. 307
That the Collector of the Tax for Washin^on County pay to Libcr C B
Samuel Hughes one thousand Eight hundred Pounds. ' "■ ^^
That the issuing Commissary deliver to Mary McCormick a sol-
diers wife of the late Capt. Gales Comp^ of Artillery one ration per
Day until further orders or on the meeting of Ann Arundel County.
[Council to Colo. Sam'l Smith] LiUr C C
L No 22
Sir It will be proper to State an Account of the Wheat and Flour p. i^>
belonging to the Commonwealth of Virginia, which was seized by
the Commissioners under the Act for A Supply &" The exact Quan-
tity may be ascertained on returning the Certificates given by the
Comm" and proving the Wheat mentioned in your Return of the
29*^ May, to have been seized by them and paid for by you. This
being done, we shall readily agree that what appears to belong to
Virginia, shall be carried to her Credit, as Part of the Specific Sup-
plies for the current Year
[Council to the Commissaries of Purchases in the several Counties]
Sir We have just received a Letter from the President of Con-
gress dated the 23*^ Ins* enclosing their Recommendation to this State,
to send immediately to the main Army, five hundred Head of neat
Cattle, over and above the Quantity required of us by the Resolution
of the 25'^ of February last. We are informed that the Distress of
Army for want of Meat is so pressing that it is absolutely necessary p. 190
to procure and send forward to the Head of Elk immediately, the
above Number of Cattle, and to enable you to do it with Expedition,
have sent of the new Bills. In making your Purchases, you are to
consider one new Dollar equal to 40 Continental, and do earnestly
entreat you to exert yourself on this trying Emergency and to for-
ward what Cattle you can obtain with the greatest Dispatch.
P. S. We request you to inform us of the Number of Cattle you
have already forwarded, have on Hand, and can procure within 14
Days after the Receipt of this.
Friday 29*'' September 1780 September
29
Present as on yesterday. Liber C B
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Adam Miller p,^"i^
four Pounds nineteen shillings of the new Emission of this State in
lieu of one hundred & ninety eight Pounds due "p ace* passed by the
Depy Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to William Rawlings Eleven pounds
one shilling and three pence of the new Emission in lieu of an Order
of the 24"" of August for four hundred and forty two Pounds ten
Shillings.
3o8 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to the said William Rawlings, three
^°" ^■^ pounds fifteen shillings of the new Emission in lieu of an order of the
1 1 Sept. for one hundred & fifty Pounds
That the said Treasurer pay to John Brice Esq"" Twelve Pounds,
ten shillings of the new Emission on Ace'
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut James Bruff seventeen
Pounds, four shillings and four Pence of the new Emission in lieu
of five hundred & eighty eight Pounds fifteen shillings due him p
Ace* passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Charles Lansdale one thousand
Pounds of the new Emission to be delivered over to Dan' Jenifer
Com''^ for Ch^ County on Ace*
Liber C C [Council to Board of War]
p°i90 Gent" By a late Letter from his Ex^ General Washington, it
appears that Col° Price has resigned his Commission ; We therefore
ratify and confirm the Promotion of Lieu* Col° Benj^ Ford as Lieu*
Col° Commandant of the 2^ Regiment and request his Commission
may be dated the 31^' of April 1780, the Day on which his Ex^ in-
forms us Col° Price's Resignation was made. Some of the Gentle-
men appointed Officers by our Letter of the 29**^ of May, being made
Prisoners in the Action of the 16*^^ of last Month, we are anxious to
know whether the Commissions issued from your Board agreeably to
our Request.
[Council to Colo Richd Barnes]
Sir We received yours of the 20*'^ Ins* and request you to have all
the public Arms in S' Mary's which are unfit for Service, sold to
the best Advantage, to the People in your County. We shall have
Occasion to send the State Boats down and shall, by that Oppor-
tunity, send you some Arms from the State Armory
September Saturday 30*'' September 1780
30
Liber C B Present as on yesterday
^°2oi Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Margaret
Chatting four Pounds eleven shillings & three Pence of the new
Emission in lieu of one hundred and Eighty two Pounds, ten shil-
lings due her p Ace* passed by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Allen Quynn thirty three Pounds
& nine Pence of the new Emission in lieu of one thousand three hun-
dred & twenty one Pounds twelve shillings due p Ace* passed by
the D. Aud.
p. 202 Ordered That Docf Murray deliver to Governor Lee out of the
State Shop y^ Is Rhubard
of the Council of Maryland. 309
'Jhat the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. William Middle- Li»jer C B
ton Twelve Pounds, ten Shillinf^s of the new iCmission of this State ' ^- ^^
on Account.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. William Middletoii
Twelve Pounds, ten Shillings of the new Emission of this State on
Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Col" U. l-'orrest Aud. Gen' two
thousand six hundred and four Pounds, three shillings and four
Pence due him for 25^ Months Salary to i°* Inst.
That the said Treasurer pay to the said U. Forrest five hundred
Pounds of the new Emission to be delivered over to Capt. Joseph
Ford Commissary for S' Marys County on Account
By his Excellency Thomas Sim Lee Esq*" Gov" of Maryland.
A Proclamation
Whereas full Power and Authority is given to me by and with the
Advice of the Council to continue the Act entitled An Act to prohibit
for a limited Time the exportation " of Wheat, Flour, Rye, Indian
Corn, Rice, Bread, Beef, Pork, Bacon Live stock. Peas, Beans Oats
and other victual, and for other Purposes " from and after the tenth
day of this Instant until the end of the next Session of the General
Assembly and to issue my Proclamation accordingly ; Provided the
Embargo be continued in the States of Pennsylvania and Delaware
so that the Trade of Delaware Bay be not open for the Emolument
of the People residing on the waters or in the Vicinity thereof and
it appearing that the Embargo hath been Continued in the State of
Pennsylvania until the thirtieth Day of this Month and in the State
of Delaware until the Twentieth Day of October next, and Whereas
by my Proclamation issued on the 9* Inst by and with the advice of
the Council the said Act to prohibit &'^^ &'^ was continued until this
Day and having good Grounds to believe that the Embargo in the
States of Pennsylvania hath been continued in force. I do there-
fore by and with the advice of the Council hereby continue the said
Act until the end of the next Session of the General Assembly.
Given at Annapolis this 30* Day of September Anno Domini 1780
By his Exc^^ Command T. Johnson J'' Sec"^ T. S. Lee
[Council to Mr. Robert Adam] October i
Liber C C
Sir We enclose you a Letter from M*" Conway, with whom we ■^'°' ^
have agreed for all the Articles mentioned underneath, imported in
the Alex"" not disposed of when you receive this, Please to deliver
them to Col° Fitzgerrald or M"" Rich*^ Contee. packed in Bales &
Boxes, with a Bill of Parcels, who will give a Receipt for them on
Account of the State
3IO Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C Fine white Cloth, Shoes, Russia Sheeting, Drilling, Coarse blue &
No- ^^ Red Cloth, Blanketts, Oznabrigs, white Sheeting.
p- 191 [Council to Colo Fitzgerald or Mr. Rich'd Contee]
Sir. Enclosed is a Letter for M"" Robert Adam which we request
the Favor of you to deliver & that you will receive the Goods men-
tioned therein & send them over to M*" Rozer, immediately. Our
Motive for desiring this will immediately occur to you, please to
desire him to receive them and keep them in his Dwelling House,
until we can conveniently send for them, enclose the Bill of Parcels
by the Bearer. We would make an Apology for giving you this
Trouble but flatter ourselves it is not necessary as this Business is of a
public Nature and the immediate Object of it, cloathing our Army
Southward
October 2 Monday 2^ October 1780
Liber C B
No. 23 Present as on Saturday,
p. 202
Commission issued to Edward Vondome appointed Sheriff of
Worcester County in the room of John Selby dead and in conse-
quence of the refusal of Jesse Bennett
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Robert Reith
Messenger to the Governor and Council one hundred and twenty five
Pounds I Mo. Salary to the i^' Inst.
That the said Treasurer pay to James Ryan three hundred and
twenty one Pounds, seven shillings and six Pence of the new Emis-
sion of this State in lieu of Twelve thousand eight hundred and fifty
five Pounds to be delivered over to Russell and Ryan for 14 pieces
of Irish Linen purchased for the use of the Maryland Officers by
John Randall p his order in their favor of the ly^^ May last.
That the said Treasurer pay to James Ryan Twenty five Pounds
of the new Emission in lieu of one thousand Pounds lent by him to
the Continent
That the said Treasurer pay to His Ex'^y Tho^ S. Lee Esq"" five
hundred Pounds of the new Emission to be deliv*^ over to Col°
Thomas Price Com^ for Fred. County on Account
p. 203 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Ignatius
Wheeler Contractor for Horses in Harford County four hundred
and six Pounds ten shillings of the new Emission of this State in lieu
of sixteen thousand, two hundred and sixty and also Fifty six
Pounds, five shillings of the same Emission to be by him accounted
for.
That the said Treasurer pay to Daniel Carroll Esq"" Twenty five
Pounds of the new Emission in lieu of an order of the 14''' July last.
of the Council of Maryland. 3 1 1
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Gassaway Dep^ Aud' Liber C B
Fifteen Pounds twelve shillings and six Pence of the new Emission ^*^- ^^
in lieu of six hundred and twenty five Pounds for i Month Salary
to the I*' Inst.
That the said Treasurer pay to James Tootell one hundred and
forty three Pounds & three pence of the new Emission in lieu of five
thousand seven hundred and Twenty Pounds, twelve shillings and
six pence to be delivered over to Hughes and Williamson for 7
pieces of Linen purchased for the Officers of the Maryland Line
by J. Randall p his order of the 16 May last
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° James Tootell one thousand
nine hundred and Eleven Pounds, three shillings and nine pence of
the new Emission to be delivered over to Ridley and Pringle on
Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Crisall, Eighteen Pounds,
twelve shillings and five pence half penny of the new Emission on
Account and also the further Sum of one thousand one hundred and
fifty Pounds on Account.
[Council to Colo. Joseph Dashiell] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir We received yours of the 29*'' Ult° and shall order the State p- 191
Boats to proceed down with all possible Dispatch, likewise a Barge
and whale Boat, if we can Man them. Our Boats returned lately
from below. Commodore Baron having left this about a Week past,
with an Intent to cruise about the Sound and Island, we hoped you
would at least for some Time, have been free from the Enemy's
Depredations. If Information is made to any Magistrate, sufficient
to induce him to apprehend any Persons who may have given Assis-
tance to the Enemy we request you to send them up under Guard,
with the Affidavits and Papers which may found the Ground-work
for apprehending them, and if any Information can be given us of
any persons, whose going at large may be dangerous to the Govern-
ment, we will take the necessary Steps to secure them. We hope no
Man will be so lost to the Reputation and Interest of his Country,
on this Occasion, as to Suffer the Enemy to insult us with Im-
punity.
Tuesday 3"^ October 1780 October 3
Liber C B
Present as on yesterday. No. 23
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Col° James
Murray Two hundred Pounds of the new Emission of this State
to be delivered over to John C. Harrison Com"^' of Purchases for
Dorchester County to be by him Accounted.
p. 203
312 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to James Brice Esq"" Thirty seven
No. 23 pQUj^fjg |.gj^ shillings of the new Emission Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to John H. Stone Esq*" Thirty seven
Pounds ten shillings of the new Emission on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Dunnock five Dollars of
the new Emission in lieu of seventy five Pounds due him p Ace*
passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to His Exc^ Thomas Sim Lee Esq''
forty three Pounds fifteen shillings of the new Emission in lieu of
one thousand seven hundred and fifty Pounds Bal" of an Order of
the 25 July last.
That the said Treasurer pay to James Murray Esq*" seventy five
Pounds of the new Emission in lieu of three thousand Pounds due
him as Judge of the Court of Appeals from May 1779 to 5'*^ of Oc-
tober 1780.
That the said Treasurer pay to Benjamin Rumsey Esq"" Judge of
the Court of Appeals sixty nine Pounds Twelve shillings and four
Pence of the new Emission in lieu of Two thousand, seven hundred
and Eighty four Pounds, fourteen shillings and six Pence from the
5*^ of October 1779 to the i^* of October 1780.
Liber C C [Council to the Comrs. of the Tax for Dorchester County]
p. 191 Gent" Willis Newton having, by his Letter of the 27* Aug*
declined acting as Inspector at Henry Ennalls's Warehouse in Dor-
chester County, and Joseph Ennalls sent a Resignation of his appoint-
ment as Inspector at the said Warehouse ; we request you therefore
to proceed to an Election of Inspectors for that Warehouse, agree-
able to the Act of Assembly for the Regulation of the Staple of
Tobacco
October 4 Wednesday 4* October 1780
Liber C B ^
No. 23 Present as on yesterday
p-204 Ordered That the issuing Commissary deliver to John
a french Boy, retaken and brought here in the Dolphin and now sick,
3 Days rations.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. Richard Waters
of the i^* Reg* white Cloth & Trimmings suff* for a Waistcoat &
Breeches & Linen for 2 Shirts on Account.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt Richard Waters
of the i^* Regim* thirty Dollars of the new Emission of this State
due him on Ace* of Stores to be Acc*^ for
That the said Treasurer pay to James Bennett five hundred Pounds
of the new Emission to e delivered over to Henry Jackson Com^ of
Somerset County on Ace*
of the Council of Maryland. 313
[Council to Joseph Dashiell Esq^] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir We received yours by M*" Bennett and shall endeavor to send P- 192
down the State Boats, a Barp^e & Whale Boat, in a few Days, but as
they cannot be fully Manned here, we depend on the Spirit of the
Inhabitants in your County, to assist in doing that Service, if it
should be found necessary. We are sorry to hear from you that the
the new Money will not fully answer your Purposes.; it has already
got considerably into Circulation, many Merchants in this Place and
Baltimore receive it for Good and we still hope you will be able to
transact your Business with it ; we have no other Means than what
we have already supplied you with. When the Boats go down, we
shall send you what military Stores we can spare and write you more
fully. Cap* Waters has Directions about the Deserters and we
request you to afford him any Assistance he may have Occasion
for, in sending them up.
[Council to George Dashiell Esqr.]
Sir We received yours by M'' Bennett. Your ace' for Freight
must be passed by the Auditor before an Order can go from this
Board for Payment. The General Assembly only, can determine
what shall be done in Consequence of the Loss of your Vessel. At
the same Time we are sorry you was under the Necessity of calling
out the Militia yet we approve of doing it and if the Enemy still con-
tinue in your Parts, we request you to keep a Sufficient Number em-
bodied to repel them & prevent their ravaging. We intend to send
down in a few Days, our State Boats, a Barge & Whale Boat, but
we must, in a great Measure depend on the Spirit of the Inhabitants
on the Waters to Man them, and we apprehend a Part of the Militia
may be most effectually employed in that way. We shall send by the
Boats such of the Articles you desire, as can be spared. Cap' Waters
has offered to take Command of any Party and we wish he may be
employed
Thursday 5'^ October 1780 October
Liber C
Present as on yesterday. No. 23
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. William
Beatty 6 Coats and 30 Vests for the use of a Party of Men belonging
to the Maryland Division
That the said Commissary Deliver to Lieut of the Artillery and
L' Henry Baldwin of the 3^^ Reg' each Cloth & Trimings for a Suit
of Cloaths & Linen for 2 Shirts on Ace'
That the said Commissary deliver to Col° Alexander L. Smith &
Capt. Charles Smith of the Reg' Extra Cloth & Trimmings suflf' for
p. 204
314 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B a Suit of Cloaths & Linen for 2 Shirts and also to Maj"^ Edward
No. 23 Qiies of the said Regim* Cloth & Trimmings suff* for a waist coat &
Breeches.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Lieut Rawlings of the
Artillery Twenty Dollars of the new Emission of this State on Ace'
of Stores due him to be accounted for
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Guibert late a Soldier
in the 2^ Maryland Regim' six and a quarter Dollars of the new
Emission in lieu of 250 Dollars due him as Bounty p ace' passed by
the Dep^ Aud.
That the Issuing Commissary deliver to John Trap on board the
Dolphin six Days Provisions.
Liber c C [Council to the Purchasers of Horses, & Waggons &ca. in the
^°j^2 several Counties]
Sir We request you to furnish us with a full Return of all the
Horses Sl"^^ procured by you for public Use as soon as possible if no
other Opportunity offers, by the Members of the Assembly from your
County ; as it will be necessary to lay these Returns before the Gen-
eral Assembly, you will not fail to transmit them to us.
p. 193 [Council to Horatio Gates]
Sir Yours of the 5'*" Ult° we received, which was the first Intima-
tion given us, relative to our Supplying the Army in the Southern
Department and therefore had not made a Provision for the Pay-
ment of such large Sums of Money as your two Draughts to Col°
Polk and Joseph Clay Esq*" which have been presented to us for
Payment, and we are really distressed that we were under the
disagreeable Necessity of declining the Payment, for want of Money.
We expect a considerable Sum of Money will be paid over to the
Treasury, in this Month, and shall do every Thing in our Power to
have so much paid over to the Continental Treasurer, as will answer
these Draughts which ought to have been drawn on him. As we are
at all Times anxious to be informed of the Fate of our virtuous
Countrymen, we shall thank you to transmit us a Return of the
Maryland Troops by the earliest Opportunity, and every other
Matter relatinsf to them
October 6 Friday 6'^ October 1780
Liber C B Present as on yesterday
No. 2'^
p. 204 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Woolman Gib-
son six hundred pounds of the new Emission of this State to be
delivered over to James Hindman Commissary for Talbot County to
be by him Accounted for.
of the Council of Maryland. 315
I'hat the said Treasurer pay to Jonatlian Parker Two hundred Lifter C C
Pounds of the new Emission to be dchvererl over to Barach Wil- °- "
Hams Commissary for Cecil County on Account two hundred Pounds
of the same Emission to be delivered over to John Voorhees Com'' for
Kent on Ace' and Two hundred Pounds of the Same Emission to
be deHvered over to Nathaniel Potter Commissary for Caroline
County on account.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Wilmot Two hundred Pounds
of the New Emission to be delivered over to Rich** Dallam Com'y for
Harford County on Ace'
That the said Treasurer pay to the said John Wilmot four Pounds
ten shillings of the new Emission on Ace'
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Jonathan Parker
five Pounds twelve shillings and six Pence of the new Emission of
this State on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Rezin Davis of the late Raw-
lings's Regim' three Pounds fifteen shillings of the new emission
in lieu of one hundred and fifty Pounds the Gratuity allowed the
Maryland Officers in the Cont' Service by a Resolution of the Gen^
Assembly passed the 11 Decem"" 1778 and also Eighteen Pounds
fifteen shillings of the new Emission in lieu of seven hundred and
fifty Pounds allowed insf* of Articles for the year 1779 by the Act
relating to the Officers and Soldiers &*^^
That the said Treasurer pay to John Muir seven thousand Dollars
on Account
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Lieut Rezin Davis of
the late Rawlings's Reg. Cloth & Trimings sufT' for a Suit of Cloaths,
Linen for 2 Shirts and 2 pair Stockings in part of the Articles allowed
by the Gen' Assembly.
That the said Commissary deliver to Capt. Lloyd Beall, L' Rob'
Denny of the 7^ Reg' Capt. Spurrier of the 4 Reg' Capt L' Jn° Jere,
Jacob, L' George Jacob of the 6"" Reg. Ensigns John Lowe. Jacob
Crawford & John Sears of the 2^ Reg' each Cloth and Trimmings
sufp for a Suit of Cloaths & Linen for 2 Shirts on Account.
Charles Jordan appointed Inspector of Wicommoco Warehouse
in the room of Gerard Bond resigned
By his Excellency Tho^ Sim Lee Esq'' Governor of I\Iar\'land.
A Proclamation
Whereas the Senate adjourned to the first Monday in November
next & the House of Delegates to the third Monday in Sepf last
past and Subjects of the greatest Consequence requiring the imme-
diate attention and deliberation of the General Assembly; I have
therefore thought it expedient that the General Assemblv of this
3i6 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B State should meet on Tuesday the seventh day of October Instant
^•^^ and do therefore in Virtue of the Power with which I am invested
by the Constitution and form of Government Hereby appoint the said
seventeeth Day of the Current Month for the Holding the General
Assembly of which the several Sheriffs of this State are hereby
enjoined to give Public and due Notice. Given at Annapolis this
sixth Day of Ocf in the year one thousand seven hundred & Eighty
By his Exc^^ Command. T. Johnson J"" Sec''^ Tho^ S. Lee
Liber C C
No. 22
p. 193 [Council to the Commissaries of the Several Counties]
Sir We request you to send us a complete Return of the Pro-
visions you have purchased and obtained and in what Manner, since
your appointment as Commissary, and hope this will not be delayed,
at farthest, beyond the ly^^ Ins' when some Member of the General
Assembly may afiford you a favorable Opportunity.
[Council to Colo James Hindman]
Sir Yours of the 7"^ Ult° we have this Day received and have sent
you by M"" Gibson £600 of the late Emission of this State, Consider-
ing the Situation of the Collection of the Tobacco Tax, in your
County, we think it unnecessary to send you an Order on the Sheriff
at this Time ; but as soon as you can give us Information that the
Sheriff has received a sufficient Quantity of Tobacco to pay the
Order you now have, and has Tobacco remaining in his Hands, we
shall then transmit you an order for any Quantity that may be neces-
sary to complete your Purchases. We wish you to forward the
Cattle with as much Expedition as possible, to the Head of Elk. We
think the best Mode for getting the Wheat manufactured would be,
to agree with the Millers to grind it for a fixed Price in Money, and
to deliver you all the Flour, Shorts, Bran Sz^^ The Wheat, if
delivered to any Person before it is manufactured, ought to be deliv-
ered to Col° Hollingsworth at the Head of Elk, We are sorry to
be informed of the Rise of Wheat in your County & still hope you
will be able to purchase at our Limitation, but if it cannot possibly
be accomplished, we must agree to your giving the enormous Price
which wheat has risen to in your County. As we shall want Flour,
you will have your Purchase sent to this Place by the first safe
Conveyance
Liber C C [Council to the Lieuts who had not made their Returns of Militia]
p. 194 Sir Not having received a Return of the Militia in your County
agreeable to the Directions of the Act of Assembly for a new and
speedy Enrollment of the Militia, we request you to send it by the
first good Opportunity: If none offers before the Meeting of the
Assembly on the 17"^ Ins* we hope you will send it by some Member
of the Council of Maryland. 317
who will attend in the Beginning of the Session. It is likewise proper Liber C C
No.
we should have it in our Power to lay before the General Assembly
the fullest Information of what has been done in Consequence of the
Acts for procuring Recruits &" for which Purf>ose it will be neces-
sary to have complete Returns of the Recruits obtained in your
County, and to know how much of the 15 p Cent has been received
and what Part has been applied in obtaining Provision, agreeably
to our Directions
[Council to the Lieuts who made their Returns of Militia]
Sir It is proper we should have it in our Power to lay before the
Gen' Assembly, the fullest Information of what has been done in
Consequence of the Acts for procuring Recruits S:*^* for which Pur-
pose it will be necessary to have complete Returns of the Recruits
obtained in your County, and to know how much of the 15 p Cent
has been received and what Part has been applied in obtaining Provi-
sion agreeably to our Directions
[Council to Delegates in Congress]
Sir We request you to inform us whether the Act prohibiting
the Exportation of Provision from the Commonwealth of Pennsyl-
vania, is continued and that you will favor us with a Copy of the
Law for that Purpose, if any such has passed.
[Council to Mr Hughes, Commy of Prisoners at Balto.]
Sir The Restoration Privateer has released Cap' Gorman and
another Inhabitant of this State on Parole, who are to be exchanged
for John Cheese and John James, who we have sent to you and
request you to have them put on Board the Vessel commanded by
Legh Master, now lying in the Harbour of Baltimore and bound
to new Providence
Saturday 7^^ October 1780 October 7
- ' ^ Liber C B
Present a son yesterday ^^°- ^3
. . . P- 205
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Maj*" Dean
and Lieut. Hamilton of the 4*^ Reg* Cloth & Trimmings sufT' for a
Suit of Cloaths & Linen for 2 Shirts on Ace*
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Paul Sherman four
Pounds ten shillings of the new Emission in lieu of one hundred
and Eighty Pounds due him p Ace* passed by D. A.
That the said Treasurer pay to Ens. John Lowe of 2^ Reg' one
pound nine shillings and three pence of the new Emission in lieu
3i8 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B of Fifty eight Pounds, ten shillings due him p ace* passed by the
^°- 23 Depy Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to L' Isaac Rawlings of the M"^
Artillery, two Pounds fifteen shill^^ of the new Emission in lieu
of one hundred & ten Pounds p Ace* passed by the Dep^ Aud.
p. 206 Commission issued to William Lyles appointed Lieut. Col° of the
Lower Battalion of Militia in Prince Georges County in the room
of Truman Skinner deceased.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer Discharge such part
of the Certificates given in Virtue of the " Act for the immediate
Supply &'^'' " as is directed to be paid by the " Act for the Payment
of certain Certificates " in Bills of the new Emission at the rate of
one Dollar for forty, of the Continental Bills.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. John Carlile sixty two
Pounds ten shillings of the new Emission to be delivered to Capt.
George Keeports on Account.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Lieut John Chever of
the Maryl"^ Artillery Cloth for i Coat on Account, to M"'^ Lynch for
the use of Capt. John Lynch of the 5 Reg* Cloth & Trimmings for
a Suit of Cloaths & Linen for 2 Shirts on Account.
That the said Commissary deliver to Capt. John Carlile of Col°
Hazens Regim* Cloth and Trimmgs suff* for 4 Suits of Cloaths &
Linen for 16 Shirts, I Suit of Cloaths and 4 shirts to be by him
retained and the other 3 Suits & 12 Shirts to be delivered over to
Capt^ Michael Gilbert & John Hughes & Lieut Joseph Lewis of the
said Regim* each i Suit of Cloaths & 4 Shirts allowed by the General
Assembly.
That the Issuing Commissary deliver to the said Capt Carlile 115
Gall* Rum & 216 is Coffee for the use of the Maryland Officers &
Soldiers in Col° Hazen's Regim* and to be by him Accounted for.
Capt. John Carlile of Col° Hazen's Regim* is hereby appointed
to issue the Articles allowed to the Officers and Soldiers of the Mary-
land part of the said Regim* agreeable to the Act of Assembly in
such Case made & Provided
Leonard Warring appointed Inspector of Nottingham Warehouse
in Prince Georges County in the room of John Eversfield j"" who
has resigned.
Liber C C [Council to Capt Geo P. Keeports]
p. 195 Sir You will be pleased to present the enclosed Order on M""
Smith and receive from him the Linen he will deliver in Virtue
thereof. The 200 Shirts we have already received, therefore you may
give a Receipt for them on the Back of the Order.
of the Council of Maryland. 319
[Council to Capt. Geo. P. Keeports] Liber C
Sir We have transmitted you by Cap' Carlile 62..10..0 of the
new Emission of this State with which we request you to purchase
the several Articles enumerated below, and deliver them to Cap'
Carlile, You will not give a higher Price in this Money, than in
Continental Dollars, calculating one of these Dollars to be equal
to forty.
384" brown Sugar, 6" Bohea Tea, 48" Soap, 48" Tobacco manufac-
tured for Officers & 100*^ common Tob° for Soldiers.
[Council to Colo. Fitzgerald]
Sir We return you Thanks for yours of the 3** Ins' and the
Trouble you have been at, in receiving the Goods of Capt. Conway
and request you will likewise secure, an ace' of the State, the 18 or
20 p' of Raven's Duck, which you recommend, also the coarse Hose
& Castile Soap. We are more in want of the Blankets than any of
the other Articles and if the 4 Waggons we send, cannot bring all the
Goods, we desire the Blankets may not be omitted.
Monday g'^ October 1780 October 9
•^ -^ ^ Liber C B
Present as on Saturday. No. 23
... p. 206
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Brigadier Gen'
Gist, Major Alex"" Roxburgh of the 7 Regim' Capt. John Gale, Capt
John Gassaway of the 2^ Regim' each Cloth & Trimings suflf' for a
Suit of Cloaths & Linen for 2 Shirts on ace' and also to Capt. Gassa-
way for the use of Ens Henry Gassaway of the 2^ Reg' Linen for
2 Shirts on Account.
That the said Commissary deliver to William Goldsmith 5 fs shoe
thread to be ref^
That the said Commissary deliver to Ens. Jacob Gray of the Reg'
Extra Cloth & Trimings for a Suit of Cloaths and Linen for 2
Shirts.
That the said Commissary deliver to Rob' Denny Paym'' & Clo-
thier to the 7'^ Regim' 10 Coats, 6 vests, 21 pair Overalls 21 p''
Shoes, 21 Hatts & 22 Shirts to be deliv*^ to the Soldiers of the Mary-
land Line & to be by him accounted for to the Com^ aforesaid
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Maj. Alex*" Roxburgh
of the 7''' Reg'' forty Dollars of the new Emission to be accounted
for on Ace' of Stores.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. John Gale of the 2^ Regim'
forty DolP of the new Emission on Ace' of Stores to be accounted
for.
320 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Benj^ Mackall Esq*" Lieut of Calvert County resigns his Com-
°' ^^ mission.
p. 207 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Bullen
Esq'' Quarter Master Thirty Pounds eighteen shillings and nine
pence of the new Emission of this State on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to James Boyle Twelve thousand two
. hundred and fifty Pounds the Money lent to the State by him.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. John Gassaway of the 2^
Regim' thirty Dollars of the new Emission on Account of Stores to
be accounted for.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Crisall Twenty five Pounds
of the new Emission on Ace*
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut John Chever six Pounds one
shilling and ten pence of the new Emission in lieu of Two hundred
and forty three Pounds, fifteen shillings due him -p Account passed
by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Maj'" Dean on the 4* Reg' thirty
Dollars of the New emission to be accounted for on Ace* of Stores.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. John J. Jacob four Pounds
four shillings & four Pence of the new Emission in lieu of one hun-
dred & sixty nine Pounds, seventeen shillings & six Pence due him p
Ace* passed by the Aud. G"
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Lloyd Beall Eight Pounds
seventeen shillings of the new Emission in lieu of three hundred &
fifty four Pounds, two shillings and six pence due him "p Ace' passed
by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Robert Denny Two Pounds
thirteen shillings and three pence of the new Emission in lieu of one
hundred & six Pounds Ten shillings due him for Stores p Ace*
passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Ens John Sears six Pounds, one
shilling and ten pence of the new Emission in lieu of Two hundred
6 forty three Pounds fifteen shillings due him for Stores "p ace*
passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Lieut John Chever of the
Artillery 10 GalP of Rum & 22>4 is Coffee — to Capt. John L Jacob
of the 6*^^ Reg* 8 GalP Rum & 18 is Coffee to Capt Lloyd Beall of the
y^ Reg* 14 Gall= Rum & 31^^ is. Coffee, to Lieut Rob* Denny of the
7 Reg* 14 GalP Rum & 273^ is Coffee and also to Ens John Sears
of the 2^ Reg* 10 GalP Rum & 22^/2 is Coffee deficiency of Stores
due them to the 30 Septem'' inclusive
Samuel Register appointed Inspector of Kingston Warehouse in
Talbot County in the room of James Barnwell j"' resigned and John
of the Council of Maryland. 321
Manning appointed Inspector of the Head of S' Ixonards Creek Liber C B
warehotis
resigned.
warehouse in Calvert County in the room of Thomas Johnson Clifts ^\^'^
[Council to Colo. Henry Hollingsworth] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir Yours of the 30"' Ult" "p Giles, we have received and are ;^lad p. ir^s
you have been relieved from the Major Part of the Horses delivered
to you; those that are judged to be unfit for public Use, we wish
you to have pastured on the best Terms you can. As the Assembly
will meet next week we must wait their Determination to know what
will be done with them, in the mean Time, we think, as little Expence
ought to be incurred as possible, without injuring the Hor.ses, and,
if it was in our Power, would most readily relieve you from the
Expense and Trouble of them, but cannot, now, order them to be
sold in the manner you point out. M"" Lee & M"" Gilpin inform us they
have Horses and Waggons which were procured for the Public, if
they are such as are fit for Service, you will receive and have them
delivered to the Continental Quartermaster in this State
Tuesday 10"' October 1780. October 10
Present as on yesterday. L'ber C P.
■' ^ No. 23
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Pyper p. 207
four Pounds four shillings & six Pence of the new Emission in lieu
of one hundred & seventy three Pounds due him p ace* passed by
the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to James O Hara six Pounds of the
new Emission allowed him by this Board from the 29''' April last
to this day by Virtue of a Resolution of the General Assembly of
the 7**^ of August 1779.
That M'' Crisall deliver to Sam' Chase or his order i Hhd. to be
returned.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. William p ^og
D. Beall of the e*'' Reg* Capt* Samuel M^Pherson & John Mitchell
Ensigns William Smoot John Boone of the i^' Reg' and Ens. Mark
M*^Pherson of the i^* Brigade each Cloth & Trimmings suf¥' for a
Suit of Cloaths and Linen for 2 Shirts on Account.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Brice Esq"" Fifty
nine Pounds, two shillings and six Pence of the new Emission of
this State due him to the 10* of May last as Councel''
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Johnson jun'' Fortv six
Pounds, three shillings & nine Pence due him p Ace' passed by
the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Samuel Thomas 3*^ Contractor
for Horses — in Montgomery County Two hundred Pounds of the
new Emission on Account.
322 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. John Mitchell one hundred
No. 23 Dollars of the new Emission of this State, fifty Dollars to be deliv-
ered over to Ens David Luckett of the i®* Reg* and the other Fifty
Dollars to be delivered over to Ens John Nelson of the same Regim*
in lieu of the Articles allowed them by the Act of Assembly passed
July Session 1779.
That the said Treasurer pay to Ens Robert Green of the y^^
Regim' seven Pounds two shillings and six Pence of the new Emis-
sion in lieu of Two hundred & Eighty five Pounds due him per
Ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Ens John Boone of the i^* Reg*
Five pounds fifteen shillings & four pence of the new Emission in
lieu of Two hundred & Thirty Pounds, twelve shillings & six Pence
due him p Ace* passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. William D. Beall of the 6*''
Reg* Eight Pounds, ten shillings & seven pence of the new Emission
in lieu of three hundred and forty one Pounds, five shillings due him
for Stores p Ace* passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Ens. Rob* Green of the
7*'' Reg* 12 GalP Rum & 26' Cofifee due him to the 21 Sepf to Ens.
John Boone of the i^* Reg* 11 Gall^ Rum & i8>4 Is Cofifee, to Capt.
William D. Beall of the 6"^ Reg* 14 GalP Rum & 31^ is Cofifee due
to the 30 Sept. inclusive and also Joseph White 10 Days rations for
keeping a French Boy who was retaken & brought here in the
Dolphin.
Richard Stonestreet appointed Inspector of Broad Creek ware-
house in Prince Geo.^ County in the room of John Lowe resigned.
October II Wednesday 11 October 1780
Present as on yesterday.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Gen' Gist Col°®
P. Adams & Forrest flannel suff* for a waistcoat each
That the said Commissary deliver to Ens. Henry Clements of the
^d Regt Qoth & Trimmings sufif' for a Suit of Cloaths & Linen for
2 Shirts on Ace*
That the Collector of the Tax for Prince Georges County pay to
John Beall Contractor for Horses in said County 18000 is of To-
bacco on Account.
That Joshua Cockey Collector in Baltimore County pay to Joshua
Stevenson one of the Commissioners for supplying the Army &''^
Two thousand Pounds on Ace*
p. 209 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Beall fifty
one Pounds ten shillings of the new Emission of this State on
Account.
of the Council of Maryland. 323
That the said Treasurer pay to Ens. Henry Clements of the S** Lif>cr C B
Regim' five Pounds and four pence half Penny of the new Emis- • "■ ^^
sion in lieu of Two hundred Pounds fifteen shillings due him •]>
account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Ens. William Smoot of the i»'
Regim' eight Pounds Eleven shillings and nine pence of the Emis-
sion in lieu of three hundred and forty three Pounds ten shillings
due him p ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. John Mitchell of the i"
Regim' Eight Pounds fourteen shillings and nine pence of the new
Emission in lieu of three hundred and forty nine Pounds ten shil-
lings due him -p ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Ens. Henry Clements
of the 3'' Regiment i^Va GalP of Rum & 27 is Cofifee. to Ens Wil-
liam Smoot of the i"' Regim' 14 GalP Rum & 32 i' Coffee, & to
Capt John Mitchell of the i«' Regim' 14 Gall^ of Rum & 31^ lbs. of
Cofifee due to the 30 Septem*" Inclusive.
[Council to Colo. Jas. Hindman] Liber C C
Sir If it is convenient, we request you to send by Cap' Middleton p. 196
as much Flour as he will receive belonging to the State
[Council to William Hemsley Esqr.]
Sir If there is any of the Flour which we purchased of you, still
remaining in your Hands, we request you will have it delivered to
Cap' Middleton
[Council to Colo. Thomas Price]
Sir. Yours of the 8"" Ins' we have received. All the Flour now
remaining in your Hands, together with what you may collect, you
will have transported to George Town and delivered to M"" Thomas
Beall jun'' and as the Route is changed we hope it will, in some
Measure remove the Difficulty of procuring Waggons. We request
you to have the Shorts and Bran sold to the best Advantage you can,
for the State, unless there is a Continental Quartermaster at Fred-
erick who will give a Receipt for them, and think you have acted very
properly in not separating the Midlings from the fine Flour, in this
Manner we wish you to have the whole of the Wheat manufactured.
Thursday 12"" October 1780 October 12
Liber C B
Present as on yesterday. No. 23
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Alaj*" John ^'^^
Deane, three Pounds thirteen shillings and seven Pence half Penny
324 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B o£ the new Emission in lieu of one hundred and forty seven Pounds
^^ five shillings due him p Ace* passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Jonathan Parker Two pounds and
six pence of the new Emission in lieu of Eighty one Pounds & Eight
Pounds eight shillings and ten Pence in lieu of three hundred and
thirty seven Pounds, twelve shillings & six Pence due him p Accounts
passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Jesse Hollingsworth one thousand
and Twenty three Pounds, fifteen shillings of the new Emission in
lieu of Forty thousand nine hundred and Fifty Pounds due him
for 10 hhds. of Rum purchased of him for the Maryland Troops bv
I Randall p his order.
That the said Treasurer pay to Jesse Hollingsworth Fifty Pounds
of the new Emission to be delivered over to Thomas Langton in lieu
of Two thousand Pounds due him for the like Sum lent the Continent
by him in May last.
That the said Treasurer pay to Ens. John Sears of the 2^ Reg*
Two Pounds fifteen shillings and six Pence of the new Emission in
lieu of one hundred & eleven Pounds due him p account passed by the
DepJ' Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Johnson jun"" one hun-
dred & fifty Pounds of the new Emission to be deliv'' over to His
Exc^ Tho' S. Lee Esq'' on Ace*
[Council to Mr. Thomas Donellan]
Sir We request you to send forward to the Head of Elk, all the
Flour you have in your Possession and have it delivered to Col°
Henry Hollingsworth. You will, in executing this Order, take care
to reserve as much at your Post as may be wanted for immediate
Consumption. M"" Stevenson one of the Commissioners for Balti-
more County informs us he has a large Quantity of Flour still in
his Possession, you will call on him for it immediately.
[Council to Colo. Henry Hollingsworth]
Sir A Letter from the Commander in Chief, represents the Dis-
tress of the Army for want of Flour, to be exceeding great, and we
are called on by Congress to send a Supply immediately, and do
request you to deliver to Col° Yeates, all you have on Hand or may
receive from M*" Donnellan, or any of the Commissaries to be for-
warded with the utmost Dispatch to Head Quarters. Let us know
what Provision you have received since your last Return.
of the Council of Maryland. 325
Friday i V'' October 1780 LiUr C B
^ •' No. 23
Present as on yesterday. OctoUr 13
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. Sam' ^'^'^
M^^Pherson for the i"' M. Regim* i Coat i Jacket 5 p' Overalls 10 p'
Stocks' I p'' Shoes, 10 Shirts 10 Knapsacks & 2 hatts
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Ens. Jacob Crawford
two pounds twelve shillings & ten pence half penny of the new Emis-
sion in lieu of one hund'' & five Pounds fifteen shillK" -p Ace' passed
by the D. Aud.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. Ben- p. 210
jamin Price of the 2^ Reg' Cloth & Trimmings for a Suit of Cloaths
and Linen for 2 Shirts on ace'.
That the said Commissary deliver to Capt Francis Shepard of the
Regim' Extra Cloth & trimmings for a Suit of Cloaths and Linen
for 2 Shirts.
That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Col° Alex Lawson Smith
of the Reg' Extra 18 Gallons Rum from the i Jan-'y to the i" Inst.
& also 9 fs Cofifee from the i"' Aug' to the i Inst.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt William Beatty
six Pounds, one shilling & four Pence half penny of the new Emis-
sion of this State in lieu of Two hundred and forty three Pounds
fifteen shillings due him for Stores p ace' passed by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Wilmot three Pounds, two
shillings & three Pence of the new Emission in lieu of one hundred
and Twenty four Pounds ten shillings due him p Account passed by
the Depy Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to James West Eight Pounds, three
shillings & eleven pence half Penny of the new Emission in lieu of
three hundred and Twenty seven Pounds eighteen shillings and nine
Pence and also the further sum of four Pounds, eight shillings and
ten pence half penny of the new Emission in lieu of one hundred and
seventy seven Pounds, fifteen shillings due him per Accounts passed
by the Aud. Gen^
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Samuel Luckett, four Pounds
and three pence of the new Emission in lieu of one hundred and sixty
Pounds, ten shillings p Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to John Johnson Two Pounds, ten
shillings and seven Pence half penny of the new Emission in Lieu
of one hundred and one Pounds, five shill^^ due him p Ace' passed
by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Gilbert Middleton thirty five
Pounds, sixteen shillings and three Pence of the new Emission in
lieu of one thousand four hundred & thirty two Pounds, ten shillings
due him p Ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
326 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to the Honble Daniel Carroll Esq^
No. 23 geventy five Pounds of the new Emission on Account
That the Collector of the Tax for S' Mary's County pay to
Joseph Ford Conf for Horses in said County Three thousand one
hundred and Twenty five Pounds and also the further Sum of four
thousand six hundred and ninety one Pounds ten shillings on
Account
Liber C C [Council to Richard Dallam, Esqr.]
p. 197 Sir We received yours of the 8* Ins' If neither new Money,
Tobacco, nor Orders on the Sheriff of the County will afiford you the
Means of obtaining the Supplies wanted for the Army, it is not in
our Power to place any other in your Hands, at present, and are
Sorry to find we are likely to fail in a County on which we put con-
siderable Dependance. The General Assembly being to meet in a
few Days, may probably make such Regulations as will enable us
to direct your Conduct in the other Matters you mention, in the
mean Time we request you not to make Contracts payable in hard
Money and to forward all the Cattle, on the Hoof, you can, like-
wise what Flour you have on Hand, having just been inform'd by
Congress that the Army is much in want of Provisions, Barrels will
be very much wanted for the salt Provisions, and no Time should
be lost in procuring them.
October 14 Saturday 14 October 1780
* ^No. 23 Present as on yesterday.
p. 210 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Edw*^ Riely one
Pound seventeen shillings and six Pence of the new Emission in lieu
of seventy five Pounds p Ace* passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut James Bruff four Pounds,
seventeen shillings and six Pence of the new Emission in lieu of one
hundred & ninety five Pounds due him for Stores "p Ace* passed by
the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Sam' McPherson of the i*'
Reg' Thirty Dollars of the new Emission due him for Stores to be
Accounted for
p. 211 Ordered That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Lieut James
Bruff of the 6* Regim' 8 Gall^ Rum & 18 is Coffee. Lieut Samuel
Luckett of the Reg' Extra 4 GalP Rum & 9 is Coffee. Capt. Vachel
Burgess of the Reg' Extra 4 is Coffee. Capt. Benjamin Price of the
2^ Reg' I3>^ is Coffee. Capt. Lieut Samuel Lane of the Reg'
Extra 9 is Coffee Capt. Francis Shepard of the Extra Reg' 4
GalP Rum & 9 is Coffee. Lieut Edmond Moran of the 6"^ Reg' 14
Gallons Rum and 40^ is Coffee. Lieut John Plant of the Reg' Extra
of the Council of Maryland. 327
4 Is Coffee. Lieut Charles Magruder of the said Reg* 5 is Coffee & Liber C B
Lieut. Theo. Middleton of the said Regim' 4 is Coffee the Deficiences
of Stores due them to the 30"' September inclusive.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Lieut James Bruff of the
6^^ Regim' Cloth sufP for a waistcoat and Breeches, Trimmings for
the Breeches & Linen for 4 Shirts instead of an Order drawn on
Capt. George Keeports the 27 March last and now returned.
That the said Commissary deliver to Col'' Peter Adams of the i"
Regim' Cloth and Trimmings for a Suit of Cloaths anrl Linen for 2
Shirts on Account.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. Vachel Burgess
Five Pounds and eleven Pence of the new Emission in lieu of Two
hundred and Twenty one Pounds, seventeen shillings and six Pence
due him "p Ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Samuel M^Pherson Two
Pounds eleven shillings and six Pence of the new Emission in lieu
of one hundred & two Pounds ten shillings due him -p Account passed
by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° William Webb Haddaway
five Pounds six shillings and Eleven pence half Penny of the New
Emission in lieu of Two hundred and thirteen Pounds, fifteen shil-
lings due him -p Ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. John Mitchell three Pounds,
two shillings and Eleven Pence of the new Emission in lieu of one
hundred and twenty five Pounds, seven shillings and six Pence due
him "p Ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Samuel Luckett one Pound
thirteen shillings of the new Emission in lieu of Sixty six Pounds
due him p Ace' passed by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Ens Mark M'^Pherson Two Pounds,
Twelve shillings and seven Pence half penny of the new Emission
in lieu of one hundred and five Pounds fifteen shillings due him p
Account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to James M'^Kubin seventy two
Pounds, one shilling and Eleven pence half penny of the new Emis-
sion in lieu of Two thousand eight hundred and Eighty Pounds,
Eighteen shillings and nine pence due him p Ace' passed bv the Aud.
Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Benjamin Price of the 2^
Reg' three Pounds, thirteen shillings & one Penny half penny of the
new Emission in lieu of one hundred and forty six Pounds, five shil-
lings due him for Stores p Ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. L' Sam' Lane Two Pounds,
six shillings and three pence of the new Emission in lieu of ninety
328 Journal mid Correspondence
Liber C B seven Pounds ten shillings due him t) Account passed bv the Aud.
No..3Geni P P y
That the said Treasurer pay to Rich'^ Cowman Contractor for
Horses & Teams in A. A. County three hundred Pounds of the new
Emission of this State on Account,
p. 212 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. William
Middleton nine Pounds of the new Emission of this State in lieu of
three hundred & sixty Pounds due him "p Account passed by the
Depy Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Francis Shepard of the Reg.
Extra one Pound thirteen shillings of the new Emission in lieu of
sixty six Pounds due him for Stores p Ace* passed by the A. G'
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Robert Berry nine Pounds
of the new Emission in lieu of three hundred and sixty Pounds per
Ace* passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Edmond Moran of the 6"'
Reg* eleven Pounds, three shillings and four pence half Penny of the
new Emission in lieu of four hundred and forty seven Pounds, fifteen
shillings due him p Ace* passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Charles Magruder of the
Reg. Extra four Pounds, fourteen shillings and one Penny half
Penny of the new Emission in lieu of one hundred and Eighty eight
Pounds, five shillings p Acc'^ passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut. John Plant of the Reg*
Extra Five Pounds Eight shillings and seven Pence of the new Emis-
sion in lieu of Two hundred and seventeen Pounds five shillings due
him p Acc*^ passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Theo. Middleton of the said
Regim* five Pounds, three shillings and seven Pence of the new
Emission in lieu of Two hundred and seven Pounds five shillings
due him p Acc*^ passed by the Aud. Gen'
John Smith Brookes Commissary of Purchases for Prince Georges
County was empowered by us to give Certificates in Payment of
Provisions of the Salt meat kind directed to be procured by the
" Act to procure a Supply of Salt meat for the use of the Army "
and according to that Act such Certificates are discountable in the
present and future Assessments of the Holders thereof and ought to
be refused by the Collectors.
„ [Council to Capt John Swan]
No. 22 gjj. Qyj. Inclination to alleviate the Distresses of our brave
Officers in Captivity, as far as we are allowed, together with your
01¥er to contribute all in your Power to accomplish so desirable a
of the Council of Maryland. 329
Purpose, has prompted us to send a Flag to New York with Neces- J^^^J-
saries and to solicit your Assistance Joshua Lorinj^ Esq' Commissary '
of Prisoners, in his Letter to Col" Ramsay, says, the Commanding
Officer in New York will admit of our sending? only such Supplies
as will be necessary for the immediate Use of the Officers, but he can-
not think of allowing any Kind of Traffic. This Permission, though
not soe extensive as we wish enables us to afforrl Relief to our Offi-
cers from Time to Time. We request you to engage .such a Vessel as
you esteem suitable for that Purpose, as speedily as possible and that
you would purchase 4 thousand Pounds of Bacon or Pork; if you
think you cannot procure it immediately, inform us as soon as you
can, and what Expectation you have of Success, We prepose to send,
besides the Bacon 66 Barrels of Flour, some Rum, Sugar Coffee and
Tea and shall have £100 Gold to distribute amongst the Officers,
Mrs. Chamier having engaged to pay that Sum in New York to our
Order.
[Council to Mr. Thomas Donellan]
Sir We received yours of the 13*'' Ins* When we directed you to
forward the Flour, it was not our Intention that such as was not fit
for the use of the Army should be sent, but, that you slrould observe
our former Instructions on that Head.
Monday 16* October 1780 LibeJ'c B
Present as on Saturday. ><o. 23
■' p. 212
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. Samuel M.
Lane, three Pounds, eighteen shillings and five pence of the New
Emission in lieu of one hundred and fifty six Pounds, seventeen shil-
lings and six Pence due him p Ace* passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to William Worthington Ten
Pounds, two shillings and six pence of the new Emission in lieu of
Four hundred and five Pounds due him p Ace* passed by A. G'.
That the said Treasurer pay to L* Samuel Hanson of the Reg*
Extra six Pounds, nine shillings and six pence of the new Emission
in lieu of Two hundred and Fifty nine Pounds due him p Ace* passed
by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Alex*" C. Hanson Esq"" Fifty six
Pounds five shillings of the new Emission on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Richard Sprigg Esq'' seven Pounds,
ten shillings of the new Emission to be paid over to John Crisall on
Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° Peter Adams three hundred
and forty six Doll" & three fourths of a Dollar of the new Emission
to be paid over to John Randall Com^ of Cloathing on Ace*
33© Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Ordered That the Issuing Commissary deUver to Lieut Sam' Han-
^°-2% son of the Reg* Extra 9 h Coffee deficiency of Stores to the i^' Inst.
^' and also to Capt. William Middleton of the State Boat Dolphin 2
rations -p Day for himself and one Ration for each of the Hands
employed to navigate the said Boat.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Cap* William Beatty
14 Coats, 36 Jackets i p'' Breeches, 10 p"" Overalls, 12 Shirts 85 p""
Stockings, 15 p*" Shoes, 15 hats 85 Blankets, to be delivered over
to the Soldiers in the Maryland Line and to be by him accounted for
to the said Comm^
That the Armourer deliver to Capt. Benjamin Williams 45 Mus-
kets complete with Accoutrements, 12 Boarding Pikes & 6 Cutlasses
to be delivered over to Richard Barnes Esq'' Lieut, of S* Marys
County.
Commission issued to Benjamin Williams appointed Captain of the
Barge called the Independence.
The Council have this Day agreed with Capt. William Middleton
to command the State Boat Dolphin for six Months on the following
Terms £ 9 hard money at the Exchange, 2 Gallons Rum ^ i Bohea
Tea, 81s Brd. Sugar and 4^ is Coffee p month and 2 rations p Day.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer deliver to John Dorsey
& Co. 94 hh*^^ Tobacco weighing 88,997 is a 5of -p hund. and 4 p
Cent amounting to forty six thousand two hundred and seventy eight
pounds, ten shillings which this Board have sold them
That John Bullen Esq*" Quarter Masf deliver to Col° Alexander
Lawson Smith of the Regim* Extra i Covered Ammunition Waggon
to be charged to the Continent
That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Garreguies a
Recruit enlisted for the 8"' Regim* fourteen Pounds, one shilling
and three pence of the new Emission in lieu of one thousand five
hundred Dollars part of the Bounty engaged to be given him by
Richard Dallam Lieut of Harford County as appears by his Letter
to this Board of the 15*^ Inst to be charged to the said Richard
Dallam.
That the said Treasurer pay to Monica Clifford eight Pounds,
three shillings and one penny half penny of the new Emission in lieu
of three hundred and Twenty six Pounds five shillings due p Ace*
passed by the Dep^ Aud.
Liber c C [Council to Colo. Alexr L. Smith]
^!*i98 Sir We request you will prepare to march agreeable to the Route
fixed by the Board as soon as possible. It will be necessary that a
sufficient Number of Officers should remain in this City to take
of the Council of Maryland. 331
Charge of the Deserters that may be brought in, and these in the Liber C C
Hospitals, as well as to forward any Cloathing which may be ^''- "
deficient
Tuesday ly^^ October 1780 OctoJ^er 17
LWttr C B
Present as on yesterday. No. 23
Ordered That the Armourer deliver to Capt. William Middleton
what Oakum Tar and Rigging he may want from time to time for
the use of the Dolphin.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to J. Langden one thousand
three hundred and ninety five Pounds to be delivered over to Rob' L.
Hooe due him p Ace' passed by the A. G'
That the said Treasurer pay to Jennetta May five Dollars of the
new Emission in lieu of seventy five Pounds due her p Ace' passed
by the Aud. Gen'
[Council to Colo. Moses Rawlings] Liber C C
N^o 22
Sir We received yours of the /"^ Ins' As we have nothing but p. 198
Money of the new Emission in the Treasury, which you write, will
not answer your Purpose, it is not in our Power to Supply by this
Opportunity. The Wheat of this year being of an extraordinary good
Quality, we believe, if all the Produce, when ground, excepting the
Bran & Shorts, is mixed, it will be fit for the Use of the Army. The
Flour from your County is to be sent to the Southward, it will there-
fore be proper to forward it to George Town, to be delivered to
Thomas Beall Jun""
[Council to Henry Schenebely Esq'']
Sir We have received a Letter from the Quartermaster General,
informing us that the Army have no Occasion for a further Supply
of Horses & Waggons, it will therefore be proper to cease purchas-
ing any more. M"" Calhoun has not any Linen on public Account as
we know of, but should Col° Shyrock have any that he is satisfied
belongs to the State, wdiich is fit for the Purpose you mention, we
hereby request him to deliver it to you. All the Provisions you have
obtained excepting the Bran & Shorts and other Forage necessary for
the Horses you employ, must be forwarded to George Tow'n. as speed-
ily as possible and delivered to M"" Tho^ Beall Jun*" at that Place.
The Waggons & Teams you have purchased, may be employed in
that Service, until you receive further Directions. We would send
you a Sum of the new Money by this Opportunity, but are informed,
it will not answer at present in your County, and do not think it
proper to draw on the Clerk for the Ordinary License Money. In a
short Time we hope to be able to send you a Sum of Money
332 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B Wednesday i8* October 1780
October 18 Present as on yesterday.
p. 213 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Crisall
seven hundred and sixty nine Pounds, ten shiUings on Account
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Har-
wood Esq"" Continental Treasurer one thousand four hundred Dollars
of the new Bills emitted by this State in lieu of Fifty six thousand
Dollars of the Continental Bills of Credit part of the Quota of this
State for the use of the united States.
That the said Treasurer pay to Ens. James Bickham of the Reg'
Extra, three Pounds five shillings and seven pence half penny of the
new Emission in lieu of one hundred and thirty one Pounds, five
shillings due him p Ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Richard Fenwick a Recruit for
the 4'^ Regim' four Pounds four shillings and four pence half penny
of the new Emission in lieu of four hundred and fifty Dollars the
State and Continental Bounties.
That the said Treasurer pay to William Phillips an Express from
Alexandria three hundred Dollars agreeable to a Resolution of
Congress.
That the said Treasurer pay to James Mackubin fifty nine Pounds,
fourteen shillings and three pence of the new Emission in lieu of
Two thousand three hundred and eighty eight Pounds, eleven
shillings and three pence due him p ace' passed by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to John H. Stone Esq"" one hundred
Pounds of the new Emission on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Rogers Esq'" Chancellor
Seventy eight Pounds two shillings and six Pence of the new Emis-
sion in lieu of the three thousand one hundred and twenty five Pounds
due him for 3 Months Salary to the i^' Inst.
That the said Treasurer pay to William Niven Eleven shillings
and three Pence of the new Emission in lieu of Twenty two Pounds,
ten shillings p Ace' pas"^ by D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Jacob Hust nine Pounds five shil-
lings and three pence of the new Emission in lieu of three hundred
and seventy Pounds ten shillings due him p Ace' passed by the Dep^
Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Ens John T. Lowe of the i^' Mary*^
Regim' six Pounds, one shilling and ten pence half Penny of the
new Emission in lieu of Two hundred and forty three Pounds, fifteen
shillings due him for Stores p ace' passed by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Arch"^ Colder Paymaster
to the Regim' Extra Two thousand Pounds of the new Emission on
Account
of the Council of Maryland. 333
Tliat the Commissary of Stores deliver to Lieut. James Jn" LIIkt C B
Skinner of the 7"' Regim' Cloth and 'J'rimmings suf?' for a Suit of ^■^
Cloaths & Linen for 2 Shirts on Ace'
That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Ens. John T. Lowe of the
I*' Reg' 10 Gallons of Rum and 22^ \s Cofifee, deficiency of Stores
to the i^' Instant
Thursday 19'*' October 1780 October 19
Present as on Yesterday.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Lieut. James
Brufif Eighteen shillings and one penny half penny of the new Emis-
sion in lieu of thirty six Pounds five shillings due him "p Ace* passed
by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Crisall Eighty nine Pounds
five shillings p Account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
Ordered That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Capt. William p. 215
Middleton of the Dolphin 30 is Tallow and also to Lieut James
Skinner of the 7"^ Regini* 13 GalP and 5 pints of Rum & 36 is Coffee
the dep^ of Stores due him to the i^' Inst.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Thomas Gassaway Fif-
teen Pounds, twelve shillings and six Pence of the new Emission of
this State in lieu of six hundred and Twenty five Pounds due him p
Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Francis Shepard Two
Pounds, nineteen shillings of the new Emission in lieu of one hun-
dred and Eighteen Pounds due p Ace' passed by the Dep" Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut James Skinner of the 7"'
Regim* seven Pounds fourteen shillings and six pence of the new
Emission in lieu of three hundred and nine Pounds due him for
Stores p Account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. John Pitt Twenty two
pounds sixteen shillings and eleven Pence farthing of the new
Emission in lieu of nine hundred and thirteen Pounds, seventeen
shillings and six Pence p Account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That M"" Shaw deliver to John Muir 400 *^ of old Iron
Commission of Letters of Marque and Reprisal issued to Robert
Dashiell Commander of the Schooner Lady Lee, 90 Tons burthen
navigated by 14 Men, mounting 4 Carriage Guns belonging to
Joseph Williams. Isaac Harris and John Muir of Annapolis Mary-
land.
Warrant issued for the Execution of Thomas Taylor, condemned
at Washington County Court 22^* August last for Felony.
p. 215
334 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to James Calhoun Esqr]
No. 22
p. 199 Sir We this Day received yours of the i6* Ins' & request you
will forward to the Head of Elk, as Speedily as possible, all the
Beef on the Hoof you can purchase. The Quality of the Bread you
mention and the Difficulties you have met with in the Purchase of
Flour induce us to desire you to accept of M*" Smith's Ofifer, pro-
vided the Price is agreeable to you. Enclosed are Notes for 40 Hogs-
heads of Tobacco, which you will please to sell on the best Terms
you can, at not less than 50 £ p Cent and 4 "p Cent for Cask. As
Barrels will be wanted for salted Provisions for the Public, we request
you to secure what, in your ludgment may be sufficient for the
Meat which you may procure
October 20 Friday 20* October 1780.
Liber C B
No. 23 Present as on yesterday.
Ordered That M*" Shaw deliver to John Bullen Esq*" 2 covered
Ammunition Waggons, and also to Col° Peter Adams, I 1 glaized
Powder & 4 is Lead to be Accounted for
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Lieut Robert Denny
four Pounds and nine pence of the new Emission in lieu of one
hundred and sixty one Pounds, ten shillings due him p Account
passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Ens. John Boone four Pounds,
seven shillings and seven pence half penny of the new Emission in
lieu of one hundred and seventy five Pounds five shillings due him
p Ace* passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to John Shaw eleven hundred and
seventy Pounds for cleaning the Public Arms and seventy nine
Pounds, ten shillings and three pence of the new Emission in lieu
three thousand one hundred and seventy six Pounds, ten shillings
due him p Ace* passed by the Aud. G'
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Henry Baldwin of the 3^
Reg. three Pounds eighteen shillings and nine Pence of the new
Emission in lieu of one hundred and fifty seven Pounds ten shillings
due him p ace' passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer deliver to James Calhoun Esquire Com-
missary for Baltimore County 40 hh''^ of Tobacco on Account.
That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Capt William Middleton
2 Gall" of Rum and 4i is Cofifee his All^ to the 16 Nov"" next, and
also to Lieut Henry Baldwin of the 3"^ Regim' 12 GalP of Rum and
27 is Coffee deficiency of Stores to the i" Inst.
of the Council of Maryland. 335
[Council to Delegates in Congress] Liber C C
No. 22
Gentlemen In order to enable the Extra Regiment to proceefl to the p. i</)
Southward, immediately, we have been under the Necessity of turn-
ing over to the Continental Treasurer in this State, two thousand
Pounds of the new State Emission, amounting at 40 for i, to eighty
thousand Pounds. We request you to obtain a Warrant in Favor of
Cap' Arch** Colder Paymaster of that Regiment, on M*" Harwood
(that he may be justified in having paid it at our Request) for that
Sum, in Part of the Monies appropriated agreeable to a Resolve of
Congress in June last to the Supply of the Military Chest, and the
Exigencies of the War in the Southern Department
[Council to Donaldson Yeates Esqr]
Sir We apprehend the Flour at Appoquiminink in the Delaware
State, to be Part of what was obtained & forwarded by Mess''* Gilpin,
Coale & Cox, Commrs of Cecil County. The following is a Remark
on their Return, "David Willson at Appoquiminink Landing received
about 320 Barrels of Flour of which he forwarded about 200 Bar-
rels, has the Remainder in his Store, but delays sending it until he is
paid for the Freight due." By a Letter from M*" Josiah Johnson
Commr of Kent County, 21^* Aug' last, we find he had delivered a
Quantity of Grain and some Flour agreeable to the Directions of the
Act of Assembly, at Duck Creek, and had applied to M*" Hollings-
worth to receive it, which he did not think Proper to, at that Place.
We have Reason to believe Flour has been sent by some other
Commrs to Duck Creek and from thence forwarded to the Army
& do not know the Reason why M'' Johnson's was not likewise sent
on; at any Rate, the State having sent the Flour to Places where
there should have been Continental Officers to receive it, cannot be
Subject to a Loss by a Delay and it is our opinion it ought to be
received and considered at the Property of the United States, at the
Time of Delivery there.
Saturday 21^' October 1780 October 21
Present as on yesterday. X^23^ ^
Ordered that M"" John Shaw deliver to Capt. Gilbert IMiddleton P- 216
of the State Boat plater what Oakum, Tar & Rigging he may want
from time to time for the use of the said Boat.
That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Capt Gilbert Middleton 2
rations p Day and i for each of his Hands and also 2 GalP Rum and
4^ Is Cofifee his allowance to the 21^' Nov*"
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Col° Moses Rawlings
Commissary for Washington County Two hundred and fifty Pounds
of the new Emission on Account
336 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Plant Thirty Pounds of the
°' ^^ new Emission to be delivered over to Capt. George P. Keeports on
Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Doct"^ James Murray one hundred
Pounds of the new Emission on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to His Excellency Thomas Sim Lee
Esq'' one hundred and fifty Pounds of the new Emission on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Gilbert Middleton five Pounds,
five shillings & five Pence half penny of the new Emission in lieu
of Two hundred and ten pounds, Eighteen shillings and nine Pence
due him for an Anchor purchased of him by the Gov. & Co. p Ace'
That the said Treasurer pay to Robert Greenwell forty Dollars of
the new Emission to be delivered over to Capt. Joseph Ford Com-
missary of St. Mary's County on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Woolf seven Pounds, seven-
teen shillings and six Pence of the new Emission in lieu of three
hundred & fifteen Pounds p Ace* passed by the A. G'
That the Collector of the Tax for Washington County pay to
Col° Moses RawHngs Commissary for Washington County Twenty
five thousand Pounds on Account.
[Duffil That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Col° Moses Rawlings
named from as much of the Duffils from Alexandria as will make 20 Blankets for
Ant\\"erp^ Capt. Reeds Comp^ at Fort Fred.
is a coarse jhat M"" Fairbrother deliver to Capt. Beatty 12 Bushels of Corn
woolen ,
cloth stored with him by Capt. Chalmers this Board to be Accountable.
tllick'nipl Capt. Gilbert Middleton took command of the State Boat Plater
for six Months from the Date hereof at nine Pounds hard money at
the Exchange of 2 Gall^ Rum, ^ Is Bohea Tea 8 is Bro. Sugar & 4^
is Coffee p month and 2 rations p day
Liber C C [Council to Henry Schenebely Esqr]
"^■^^ Sir If Col° Rawlings should have Occasion for one or two of
the Waggons and Teams in your Possession please to deliver them
to him
p. 200
[Council to Capt. Geo. P. Keeports]
Sir The Extra Regiment is now ready to march Southward and
wait for nothing but to have their Waggons furnished with Geer.
We therefore request you will immediately procure for Lieu' Plant
The Articles specified in the Enclosure, and, for that Purpose 30 £
of the State Emission are sent you. If you should find any Difficulty
in buying with this Money we earnestly entreat you to buy on the
Credit of the State or on your own, as the March of these Troops
is very desirable.
of the Council of Maryland. 2>Z7
3 p"" Breech Bands, 4 p"" Traces, 8 Collars, 8 Bridles, 4 liack Bands Libcr C C
& 4 Belly Bands. No. 22
[Council to ]
Sir In Consequence of a Letter we have received from the Board
of War relative to proper Guards to be furnished Col" Rawlings, to
secure the British Prisoners, we are under the Necessity of requesting
you will immediately order one Officer and Sixty eight Rank & file
to march to Fort Frederick and to receive their Directions from Cor
Rawlings.
Monday 23^^ October 1780 October 23
Liber C B
Present as on Saturday. No. 23
Ordered That the Collector of the Tax for Cecil County pay to ^■^'
John D. Thompson Lieut of said County six thousand Pounds to
be by him Accounted for.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to James Brice Esq*" one
hundred Dollars of the new Emission in part of his Salary on
Account
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Rich'* Bird of the 5"" Reg*
three Pounds, fourteen shillings & six pence of the new Emission in
lieu of one hundred & forty eight Pounds ten shillings p Ace' pass**
by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Jn° Chever one pound, ten
shill^^ & four pence half penny in lieu of Sixty Pounds fifteen shil-
lings due him "p ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
Ordered That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Capt Richard
Bird of the 5"^ Regim' thirteen and an half Gallons of Rum and
thirteen & an half Pounds of Coffee the deficiency of Stores to the i^'
Inst.
That John Brice Esq"" receive out of the State Shop i i of Salt
Peter
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. Richard Bird of
the 5* Regim' Cloth & Trimmings suff' for a Suit of Cloaths and
Linen for 2 Shirts on Account and also to L' John Chever of the
late Capt. Gales Comp^ of Artillery i Coat, i Vest, i p*" Stockings
I p"" Shoes and i Shirt.
[Council to Capt. Geo P. Keeports] Liber C C
Sir. We have received yours of the 22*^ Ins' by Lieu' Plant. We p. 200"
wish you to purchase the Blankets you engaged the Refusal of, at
four silver Dollars or the Exchange in Paper Money, provided they
will answer the intended Purpose, in Point of Size and Quality
338 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C [Council to Jno Smith Brooks, Esqr]
No. 22
Sir We request you to deliver Col° Smith or his Order, what Pro-
visions he may have Occasion to draw for his Regiment
October 24 „ . .1, ^ 1 n
Liber C B Tuesday 24"" October 1780
No. 23
p. 217 Present as on yesterday
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. Samuel
Cock of the Reg' Extra one Pound thirteen shillings of the new
Emision in lieu of sixty six Pounds p Ace* pass<^ by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Ch' Smith of the said Reg*
Five Pounds, two shillings and one penny half penny of the new
Emission in lieu of one hundred & six Pounds, fifteen shillings and
ninety seven Pounds ten shillings due him p ace* passed by the Aud.
Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to the said Capt. Ch^ Smith nine
Pounds, seventeen shillings of the new Emission in lieu of three
hundred & ninety five Pounds, fifteen shill^^ for stores, Expence of
Cloathing and necessaries for the Regim' Extra p Acc*^ passed
by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Sam' Cock four Pounds, six
shillings & one penny of the new Emission in lieu of one hundred &
seventy two Pounds fifteen shill^^ p Ace* passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Benj^ Murdock of the Reg*
Extra five Pounds seventeen shillings and four Pence half penny
of the new Emission in lieu of sixty six Pounds & one hundred and
sixty eight Pounds fifteen shillings due him p Ace* passed by the
Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Jeremiah Townley Chase Esq""
Seventy five Pounds of the new Emission on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Benjamin Price Two pounds
sixteen shillings & four pence half penny of the new Emission in
lieu of one hundred and twelve Pounds fifteen shillings p Ace' passed
by the Aud. G'
That the said Treasurer pay to Jonathan Parker six Dollars of
the new Emission on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to James M'^Cubbin Eight Pounds,
six shillings & eight pence of the new Emission in lieu of three hun-
dred & thirty three Pounds, six shillings & eight pence p Ace* passed
by the Dep" Aud.
That the Commissary of Issues deliver to Capt Sam' Cock of
the Reg* Extra 4 1 Coffee and also to Capt. Benj. Murdock of the
same Reg* 4^ is Coffee defic^ of Stores to the i^' Inst.
of the Council of Maryland. 339
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Maj Edw'' Giles of the Li»>cr C B
Reg' Extra 2 Shirts in part of the Articles all'' by the Gen' Assembly ^^- ^^
and also to Capt. Rich'' Hird of the 5"" Regini' i hat, i Coat, i vest,
I Shirt, I p"" Stockings i p'' Overalls and i j/ Shoes for James Dur-
gon ap ser in. s** Reg'
That M"" Fairbrother deliver to Lieut Sam' Hanson 20 Bushels of
Corn stored by M"" John Chalmers with him this Board to be
Accountable
[Council to James Calhoun Esqr] Li'jer c C
No. 22
Sir We wrote to you the 19''' Ins' by Lieu' Plant, and enclosed P-2oi
Notes for 40 Hogsheads of Tobacco, which we shall be glad to know
were received, M"" Donnellan has Directions to have the condemned
Flour baked into Bread proper for the Use of the Army, and if he
should want any Midlings or Ship Stufif for that Purpose, we
request you to supply him
Wednesday 25"^ October 1780 October 25
Liber C B
Present as on yesterday No. 23
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt W" Mid- ^'^'^
dleton Fifty Dollars of the new Emission on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to His Excellency Thomas Sim Lee
Esq'' one hundred and fifty Pounds of the new Emission on Ace'
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Rigby Foster,
Five Pounds, thirteen shillings and nine pence of the new Emission
of this State in lieu of Two hundred and Twenty seven Pounds, ten
shillings due him p Account passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Sprigg Esq"" Thirty six
Pounds, nineteen shillings and Eight pence of the new Emission in
lieu of one thousand four hundred and seventy nine Pounds, seven
shillings and nine pence for the use of Nich^ Hockey p Ace' passed
by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut George Jacob of the 6''*
Reg' six Pounds, seven shillings & six Pence of the new Emission in
lieu of Two hundred and fifty five Pounds for Stores p Ace' passed
by the Aud. G'
That the said Treasurer pay to Levin Demvood Surgeon to the
7"" Reg' four pounds, seventeen shillings & six pence of the new-
Emission in lieu of one hundred & ninety five Pounds for Stores per
Ace' passed by the Aud. G'
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. William Wilmott of the
3*^ Reg' Three Pounds, eleven shill^^ & three pence of the new Emis-
sion in lieu of one hundred & forty two pounds, ten shillings for
Stores p Ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
340 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to John Crisall Five thousand Pounds
^°' ^^ to be expended in the Purchase of Beef and to be by him Accounted
for.
That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Capt. William Wilmott
of the 3*^ Reg* 12 GalP Rum & 21 is Coffee Lieut George Jacob of the
6*^ Reg' 12 GalP Rum & 27 Is Cofifee and Levin Denwood Surgeon of
the 7 Regm' 8 GalP Rum & 18 is Cofifee deficiency of Stores to the
I* Inst.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. William Wilmott
& Levin Denwood each Cloth and Trimmings for a Suit of Cloaths
and Linen for 2 Shirts on Account.
Liber C C [T. Johnson Jr. to Benja Stoddert Esq'' Secry to the Board of War]
No 22
p. 201 Sir The Governor & Council received your Letter of the 21^' Ins*
and have directed me to inform the Board of War through you, that
the State Regiment marched from this City this Morning, and have
Orders to take the lower & direct Route to join the Southern Army.
The Tents are much wanted & will be forwarded with all possible
Expedition, to the Troops as soon as received here.
p. 218
October 26 Thursday 26* October 1780
Liber C B
No. 23 Present as on yesterday.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Samuel Chase
Esq*" four hundred Pounds of the new Emission to be delivered over
to John Dorsey & C° on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to David Crauford Esq"" Twelve shil-
lings of the new Emission in lieu of Twenty four Pounds to be deliv-
ered over to Frank Leek Esq*" p Ace* passed by the D. Aud""
That the said Treasurer pay to Maj"" Edw'^ Giles six Pounds,
twelve shillings and nine Pence of the new Emission in lieu of Two
hundred and sixty five Pounds, ten shillings to be delivered over to
Col° Alexander L. Smith -p Ace* passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Robert Nixon Eighteen Shillings
and nine pence of the new Emission in lieu of Thirty seven pounds
ten shillings due him p ace* passed by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Edm*^ Compton of the i^*
Reg* three Pounds fifteen shillings & four pence half penny of the
new Emission in lieu of one hundred & fifty Pounds, fifteen shillings
p Ace* passed by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Maj*" Edw*^ Giles Two Pounds,
nine shillings and three pence of the new Emission in lieu of ninety
eight Pounds, twelve shillings & Six Pence to be delivered to Lieut
John Plant p ace* passed by the D. Aud.
of the Council of Maryland. 341
That the said Treasurer pay to John Brice Esfi' seven Pounds Liber C B
thirteen shilHngs and nine Pence of the new Emission in lieu of Three ' "' ^^
hundred & Seven Pounds ten shilhngs due him •]) ace' pass*^ by the
A. G'
That M'' John Shaw deHver to Allen Quynn Esq' i Barrel of Tar
to be ref* or paid for
That the Issuing- Commissary deliver to Lieut Edm"* Compton
of the i^' Reg' 1 1^ GalP Rum and 18 Is Coffee due him for Deficiency
of Stores to the i" Inst.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to the said Lieut Compton,
Cloth & Trimmings for a Suit of Cloaths & Linen for 2 Shirts on
Account.
Commission of Letters of Marque & Reprisal issued Gen'r Chad- p. 219
wick Commander of the Schooner Fountain 50 Tons burthen, navi-
gated by 20 Men mounting 8 Carriage Guns and 4 Swivels, belong-
ing to Richard Curson & Comp^ of Baltimore.
Friday 27"" October 1780 October 27
Present as on yesterday.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Alajor Edward
Giles of the Regim' Extra four Blankets for the use of the said
Regim'
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Arch*^ Job Esq"" Thirteen
Pounds, seven shillings and six Pence of the new Emission in lieu
of Five hundred and thirty five Pounds to be delivered over to Corn*
Bradley who was a 9 months Soldier in the 6"^ Regim' and was
regularly discharged, allowed him by this Board instead of the
Articles specified in the Act of Assembly to procure Troops for the
American Army.
That the said Treasurer pay to Ens. Jacob Crauford of the 2^
Regim' Two Pounds, eight shillings and nine pence of the New
Emission in lieu ninety seven pounnds, ten shillings for Stores p
ace' pass"^ by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Brewer, four Pounds & three
pence of the new Emission in lieu of one hundred and sixty Pounds,
ten shillings due him p Ace' passed by the Aud. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Onner Wilkins one Pound seven-
teen shillings & six Pence of the new Emission in lieu of seventy five
Pounds p ace' passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Wilkins and APHard ninety seven
Pounds, ten shillings of the new Emission due them p Ace' passed
by the Aud. Gen'
342 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the Issuing Commissary dehver to Ens. Jacob Crauford of
^°- ^^ the 2^ Regim' 4 Gall^ Rum and gis Cofifee deficiency of Stores due
him to the i^' Inst.
Thomas Pitt appointed Inspector of Ennall's Ferry Warehouse in
Dorchester County in the room of Joseph Ennalls resigned.
Richard Bennett Lloyd Esq"" a Native of this State now in the
City of New York is Recommended to His Excellency General
Washington, the Governor of the State of Jersey and to the Officer
Commanding at Elizabeth Town for their Permission to pass the
American Lines and through Jersey, with his Family and Baggage,
for the Purpose of returning to this State.
Liber C C [Council to Mr. Thomas Donnellan]
No. 22
p. 201
^°- ^^ Sir Cap* Gibson will deliver you a Quantity of Wheat from Col°
James Hindman, which we request you will have manufactured as
speedily as possible
October 28 Saturday 28 October 1780
Liber C B Present as on yesterday.
No. 23 ■' ■'
p. 219 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Baruch Wil-
liams Commissary of Purchases for Cecil County five hundred
Pounds of the new Emission on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Alice Redman Five Dollars of
the new Emission in Lieu of seventy five Pounds due her p Ace'
passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Mary Fennell five Dollars of the
new Emission in Lieu of Seventy five Pounds due her p Ace* passed
by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Warren Dent Esq*" five hundred
Pounds of the new Emission to be delivered over to Daniel Jenifer
Commissary of Purchases for Charles County on Account.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt Charles Jordan of
the i^' Regim* and Ens. Charles Murdock of the 6* Reg* Cloth and
Trimmings for a Suit of Cloaths and Linen for 2 Shirts, each, on
Account,
p. 220 Commission issued to William Waters of W" appointed Lieut
Col° in the room of Peter Waters & Thomas Irving Maj'' in the
room of Thomas Bruff belonging to the Princess Ann Batt. in
Somerset County.
Liber C C
[Council to Thomas Jenifer, Esqr]
No. 22 Sir We received your Favor of the 24* Ins* and have sent you
^' five hundred Pounds of the new Emission and would have sent you
the sum of Continental Money you require, but our Treasury is
exhausted and it is out of our Power to procure it at present
of the Council of Maryland. 343
Monday W October 1780 October 30
LiUr C B
Present as on Saturday. No. 23
p. 22l>
Ordered That tlie western sliore 'I reasurer \y,iy to Roj^er fow-
ling a soldier in the 6"' Maryland Ref^im' Ten Shillinj^s of the new
Emission in lieu of Twenty Pounds allowed him by the Act relating
to the Officers and soldiers &" instearl of the Articles therein
mentioned.
That the said Treasurer pay to Edward Owings four Pounds,
two shillings & six Pence of the new Emission in lieu of seventy
five Pounds & ninety Pounds due him -p Ace' passed by the Dep" Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Jonathan Parker an Express
engaged agreeable to the Resolution of Congress one hundred and
fifty Dollars on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Gilbert Middleton Five Pounds,
five shillings & four pence half penny of the new Emission in lieu
of ninety Pounds fifteen shillings due him p Ace' passed by the
Dep. Aud""
That the said Treasurer deliver to Charles Williamson Esq"" 7
hhds. of Tobacco to be delivered over to Thomas Jones Contractor
for Horses in Calvert County on Account.
That the said Treasurer deliver to James Calhoun Esq*" Commis-
sary for Baltimore County 100 hhds of Tobacco on Account.
That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Capt. Gilbert Middleton
of the Plater y\ Gall* of Rum the allowance to the Hands of said
Boat.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt Gilbert Middle-
ton 2 is Marline and also 2 Shirts, i Upper & i under Jacket, 2 p*^
Stockings I p*" Shoes and i p*" Breeches for Negro Michael belonging
to the State
That M*" John Shaw Armourer deliver to Capt. Gilbert Middleton
of the Plater 15 is Cannon & 5 is Musket Powder, 3 is Match rope.
10 is Musket Ball, i Powder horn & Pricker, i Quire Cartridge
Paper 50 Gun flints & 6 p"" Handcuflfs.
[Council to General Smallwood] lAbtr C C
Sir The Plan for a new Establishment of the Army, lately adopted p. 201
by Congress renders it necessary that we should be furnished as
soon as possible with a full and accurate Return of the Troops be-
longing to our State, to lay before the General Assembly, that proper
and effectual Measures may be concerted to complete the Quota
assigned to this State, with the utmost Expedition. The Return of
the Maryland Troops transmitted to us by his Ex^' Gen' \\'ashington,
344 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C is defective inasmuch as the Remains of the Delaware Regiment are
•'^°- ^^ included without any Discrimination. We request you to send us
a Return as Speedily as you can.
[Council to His Exy Govr. Jefiferson]
p. 202 Sir We received your Favor of the 2&^ Ins' and can assure your
Excellency, our Inclination to relieve your State from its present
embarrassing- Difficulties and to prevent the Attention of the Militia
being diverted from a vigorous Opposition to the invading Enemy,
will prompt us to render, most chearfully, every necessary Aid in
accommodating the Convention Troops, when removed to Fort
Frederick with what Provisions we can spare; but the eventual
Measures taken by this State for supplying them, were only calcu-
lated for a partial Subsistence, because we expected your State
would provide Magazines, at or in the Neighbourhood of the Fort
according to the Resolution of Congress referred to by your Ex-
cellency
[Council to Capt. Philemon Warfield]
Sir We request you to send immediately 2 Barrels of Cannon
& 2 Kegs of Musket Powder and that you employ your Cart for
that Purpose.
[Council to James Calhoun Esqr.]
Sir Yours of the 25"^ Ins* we have received. We think the
Bread which M"" Smith would sell, is high and ought to be of the
first Quality to command that Price ; yet, as we are circumstanced we
should be glad to secure at least 500 Barrels of it, and request you
to purchase that Quantity, if to be had on the Terms you mention,
and M*" Smith will wait for the Part to be paid in Continental,
until the Sale of the Tobacco which we enclose, and which you will
sell agreeable to our former Instructions, for Continental Money.
You will advise us by the first Opportunity whether this and a
further Quantity of Tobacco can be disposed of, if so, we shall
have Occasion to draw Part of the Money out of your Hands to
answer other Purposes.
October 31 Tuesday 31 October 1780
Liber C B „
No. 23 Present as on yesterday.
p. 220 Ordered That Clement Briscoe one of the Collectors of the Tax
for S' Marys County pay to Joseph Ford Commissary for said
County one thousand nine hundred and seventy five Pounds on
Ace*
of the Council of Maryland. 345
That Richard Clarke one of the Collectors for said County pay Liber C B
to the said Joseph Ford 'i'wo thousand Pounds to be by him Ac- ^^
counted for.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Simon Nicholls three
hundred pounds of the new Emission to be delivered over to Thomas
Richardson Commissary of Montgomery County on Account
That the said Treasurer pay to Henry Baldwin, seven Pounds,
nineteen shillings and six Pence of the new Emission in lieu of
three hundred & nineteen Pounds due him p Ace' pass*^ by the
A. Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Francis Fairbrother seven Pounds,
four shillings of the new Emission in lieu of Two hundred & Eighty
eight Pounds due him p Ace' passed by the AwV Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. John Hamilton Two Pounds,
twelve shillings and six Pence of the new Emission in Lieu of one
hundred and five Pounds, Two shillings & six Pence due him p ace'
passed by the Dep^ Aud""
Ordered That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Capt. William p. 221
Middleton of the Dolphin 4 is Candles and 6 Gallons of Rum the
Allowance for 4 hands p month.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt William Middle-
ton i-| yds Coarse Stufif for Grape Shott and 6 hanks Marline for the
use of the Dolphin.
That the said Commissary deliver to Capt. John Hamilton 3 hats,
3 Coats, 3 Vests 7 p'' Breeches 7 Shirts, 7 p"" Shoes, 7 p*" Stockings
7 p"" Overalls & 7 Blankets for the use of the 4"^ Regim'
That John Shaw Armourer deliver to Capt. William Middleton,
6 Match Stocks 5 i Match rope 25 Is Buck Shott & Musket Ball, i
Quire Cartridge Paper, 6 is Musket and 30 '^ Cannon Powder for the
Dolphin.
Commissions issued to Joshua Marsh appointed Capt. in the room
of Henry Howard Richard Cromwell Capt. in the room of Luke
Wylie, Walter Bosley i^' Lieut, and Benjamin Talbott Capt in the
room of John Cockey, belonging to the Gun Powder Upper Battalion
of Militia in Baltimore County.
M"" Chase and M"" Hall from the House of Delegates inform his
Excell^ that a sufficient number of Members are convened to Pro-
ceed to Business
Wednesday i^' November 1780 November i
Present as on yesterday. N^^2^^ ^
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Davidson 9- 221
Two hundred and forty Pounds due him p Ace* passed bv the Aud.
Gen'
346 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Clement Skerret of Col°
°' Harrisons Reg* of Artillery, six Pounds, one shilling & ten pence,
half penny of the new Emission on Account of Stores.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. John Hamilton of the 4'*^
Maryl*^ Regim' Six Pounds one shilling and ten pence half Penny
of the new Emission on Account of Stores.
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Ignatius Boone of the
Regim' Extra three Pounds one shilling & one Penny half penny
in lieu of one hundred & twenty two Pounds five shillings for Stores
p Ace' passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Jonathan Parker Express one
hundred & fifty Dollars on Ace*
That the said Treasurer pay to Robert Reith Messenger to the
Gov"" and Council one hundred and Twenty five Pounds for i Month
Salary to this Day.
That the said Treasurer pay to Richard Haff Two hundred & six-
teen Pounds seventeen shillings and seven Pence half Penny of the
new Emission in lieu of Eight thousand six hundred and seventy
five Pounds, five shillings and nine Pence half Penny due himself and
Guard over the Magazine near Frederick Town p Ace' passed by the
Aud Gen'
That the said Treasurer pay to William Hyde Ass' Q to the
Gov"" & Council Eight hundred and thirty three Pounds six shillings
and Eight Pence due for 2 m° Salary to this Day.
That the said Treasurer deliver to James Calhoun Esq'' 200 hh*^^
Tobacco on Ace'
That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Capt. John Hamilton
of 4 Reg' 10 Gall^ Rum & 22| is Cofifee, Lieut Clement Skerret of
Cor Harrisons Reg' of Artillery 10 GalP Rum and 22^ is Cofifee
and also to Lieut Ignatius Boone of the Regim' Extra 4 Gall^ Rum
& I3i is Coffee for Deficiency of Stores to the 31^' Oct. Inclusive
p. 222 Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Lieut Clement
Skerret of Col° Harrison's Reg' of Artillery Cloth & Trimmings
suff' for a Suit of Cloaths & Linen for 2 Shirts for himself and also
Linen for 2 Shirts for Lieut James Mcfadon & 2 for Lieut Rob'
Wilmott of same Reg' on Ace'
Liber C C [Council to Colo. Thomas Price]
No. 22
p. 202 Sir We request you to supply the Guard on the Magazine at
Frederick Town with Provisions & such Articles as are necessary
on Returns being made by the Person who has it in Charge.
of the Council of Maryland. 347
[Council to James Calhoun Esqr.] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir Since writing you on the 30''' Ult" we have concluded to p »3
send you an additional Quantity of 200 Hogsheads of Tobacco,
which we request you to sell for the highest Price you can obtain
in Continental Money, Before the Tobacco is delivered the Money
must be paid, whicli you will immediately transmit to us, as it is
to answer some urgent and indisj)cnsable Demands, as soon as you
receive 20,000 £ or more, please to forward it to us. Mess" Langton
& Hammond have applied to us to purchase Tobacco, you will there-
fore make them an Offer before you sell.
[Council to the Purchasers of Waggons & Teams & Horses]
Sir As we are informed that it is unnecessary to forward to the
Army any more Waggons or Horses, we request you will decline
purchasing and close your Accounts.
Thursday 2'^ November 1780 November
■D . , A Liber C B
Present as on yesterday. No. 23
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to William Ma- ^■^--
gruder Contractor for Horses in Frederick County six hundred
and Twenty five Pounds of the new Emission on Ace*
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Edward Edgerly of the 2^
Regim* seven Pounds, nineteen shillings & eleven pence of the new
Emission in lieu of Three hundred & nineteen Pounds, seventeen
shillings and six Pence due him p Account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Benjamin Price of 2^ Regf"
one Pound four shillings & four Pence half Penny of the new
Emission in lieu of Forty eight Pounds fifteen shillings due him f
Ace* pass*^ by the D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to William Bowles Twenty Dollars
of the new Emission to be delivered over to Joseph Ford on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Daniel Jenifer Esq'' Commissary
of Purchases for Charles County one thousand Pounds of the new
Emission on Account
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. Alexander True-
man of the 6**^ Regiment Cloth and Trimmings for a Suit of Cloaths
and Linen for 2 Shirts on ace* Lieut. Edward Edgerly of the 2^
Regim* Linen for 2 Shirts deficiency of Cloathing for the year 1780
and also to Nicholas Macneniara a Disabled Soldier of the i'* Reg*
I Blanket & i Coat
That the Collector of the Tax for Washington County pay
to Joshua Dorsey Contractor for Horses in Ann Arundel County one
thousand four hundred and thirty Pounds ten shillings to be bv him
Accounted for.
348 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Lieut. Edward Edgerly
^°" ^^ of the 2*^ Reg* 2 Gall^ of Rum and 4I is Coffee, and Benjamin Price
of the said Regim* 2 GalP Rum & 4^ Is Coffee the allowance for the
month of October, and also to Capt William Middleton 17 Bushels
Salt in Barrels to be by him delivered to Col° William Hemsley.
November 3 Friday 3*^ November 1780
Present as on yesterday.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Nicholas
Thomas Esq'' ninety three Pounds fifteen shillings of the new
Emission in lieu of three thousand seven hundred and fifty Pounds
fifteen shillings of the new Emission in lieu of three thousand seven
hundred and fifty Pounds due him in part of his Salary as Judge of
the General Court to the i^' Instant.
That the said Treasurer pay to Adam Miller three Pounds eigh-
teen shillings of the new Emission in lieu of one hundred and fifty
six Pounds due him p ace* passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Cap* L* Francis Revelly of the 3*^
Reg* four Pounds, seventeen shillings & six Pence of the new Emis-
sion in lieu of one hundred & ninety five Pounds p ace* pass'^ by the
D. Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Brewer Ten pounds of the
new Emission in lieu of Four hundred Pounds due him "p Ace* passed
by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Allen Quynn three Pounds, eleven
shillings and six Pence of the new Emission in lieu of one hundred
and forty three Pounds, one shilling and three pence due him p ace*
passed by the D. Aud.
p. 223 Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt Lieut
Francis Revelly of the 3"^ Regim* and William Kelty Surgeon to
the 5* Regim* each Cloth and Trimmings for a Suit of Cloaths and
Linen for 2 shirts on Account.
That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Capt. Lieut. Francis
Revelly 17 Gal? Rum and 18 is Coffee deficiency of Stores due
him to the i^* Instant
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt John Gassaway
four Pounds, nine shillings and two pence of the new Emission in
lieu of one hundred and seventy eight Pounds, seven shillings and
six Pence due him p ace* passed by the Dep^ Aud.
Liber C C [Council to His Ex'y Govr Levingston]
p°203 Sir At the Request of the Delegates of Maryland, I do myself
the Honor of soliciting your Excellency's Passport for the safe
of the Council of Maryland. 349
Conveyance of Docf Upton Scott with his Cloathing and Medicine, Litter C C
from the City of New York lhrouf,Mi the State of Jersey ^'°- "
[Council to Capt Wilham Middleton]
Sir You are immediately to proceccl with the Dolphin & Plater
State Boats under your Command, down the Bay to M"" W" Hems-
ley's and deliver the Salt you have on Board to such Person, as he
shall direct. You are then to take in 4 Barrels of Pork for the Use of
your Vessels and proceed down the Bay to Snow Hill on Pocomoke
River, and when you arrive there, you are to inform M'' William
Wise of your Business. You are to take under your Convoy two
Sloops laden with Pork & Corn, and all other Vessels loaded with
Provision for the State and return with all Expedition to the City
of Annapolis. In pursuing these Instructions, you are to act with
the greatest Caution and Vigilence, keeping a good Lookout.
[Gov. Lee to the General Assembly] p. 204
Gent" The Office of Register of Wills for Ann Arundel County,
became vacant in the Recess of the General Assembly, by the Death
of M'' Vallette, and, according to the Form of Government, with
the Advice of the Council, I appointed and commissioned M*" Thos.
Gassaway to hold that Office, untill the Meeting of the General
Assembly.
[Council to Charles Blake Esqr.]
Sir Yours of the 28* Ult° we have received. As the Price of
Wheat is raised, we suppose you will not be able to purchase below
the Market Price, but we wish you to be cautious and not let the
Purchase of a few Bushels influence your Conduct. We have
transmitted to you by Maj*" Gale 25o£ of the late Emission of this
State, it being the only Kind of Money we can command. M"" Hems-
ley has sold us 21 Head of Cattle, six of which he is to have
Slaughtered and barrelled; the Residue is to be delivered to you,
which we request may be forwarded to the Head of Elk with those
you purchase.
Saturday 4* November 1780 November 4
Liber C B
Present as on yesterday. No. 33
Ordered that the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. John
Gassaway of the 2^ Regim* i pair of Stockings on Account.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt John Gale Two
hundred and fifty Pounds of the new Emission to be delivered over to
Charles Blake Esq*" on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Crisall thirty seven Pounds
ten shillings of the new Emission on Account.
P-223
350 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. John Gassaway five thousand
^^ Dollars Contin' Currency to reimburse him for his reasonable ex-
pences in coming to Maryland on behalf of the Captured Ofificers
belonging to this State now in South Carolina and to enable him to
return " agreeable to his Parole " according to a Resolution of the
Gen^ Assembly passed this Day.
Permission is hereby given to Mary Wilson of this State and
Elizabeth & Alice McCarter, the two latter Children of a certain
William McCarter now in the City of New York neither of whom
exceeds Eight years of Age, to solicit Leave from His Excellency
Gen' Washington or the Commanding Officer at the Out Posts of the
American Army at Elizabeth Town to go into the City of New York.
Liber C C [Council to George Murdock Esqr]
No. 22
p. 204 Sir We request you would furnish Col° Moses Rawlings, for
Continental Uses, with what Pork and Flour you have on Hand,
when he applies.
[Council to His Exy Governor Levingston]
Sir Since I had the Honor of addressing your Excellency yester-
day, by M'' Key, the Delegates of Maryland have resolved that
the Conditions contained in the Enclosure should be annexed to the
Recommendation of M"" Scott to your Excellency, I have therefore
to request, the desired Passport may be granted to M'' Scott on his
complying with the Terms prescribed
November 6 Monday 6"" November 1780.
No. 23 Present as on Saturday.
p. 223 Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Daniel Carroll
Esq'' Seventy five Pounds of the new Emission on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° Job Garretson, Thirteen
Pounds, eleven shillings and fiev Pence of the new Emission in lieu
of one hundred and ninety five Pounds two shillings and six Pence
and three hundred and forty seven Pounds, fifteen shillings p Ace*
passed by the Dep'' Aud.
Liber C C [Council to Colo. Moses Rawlings]
No. 22
p. 205 Sir Governor Jefferson has informed us that the Executive of
Virginia have given Orders for the Removal of the Convention
Troops from that State, to Fort Frederick to prevent an Attempt
being made by the Enemy to rescue them out of their Hands. We
thought it necessary you should be apprized of this Order, that
Preparation might be made for their Reception & support. M"^
of the Council of Maryland. 351
Murdock, Commissary of Frederick County has our Directions to Liber C C
supply you with what Pork and Flour he has on Hand, when Appli- "" "
cation is made by you. It is not in our Power to supply you with
any Continental Money ; it is expected some Measures will be taken
by the General Assembly to promote the Circulation of the new
Emission, and shall lay your I^etter before them. We have requested
Col° Forrest to send up such of the Soldiers of the Extra Regiment,
rejected by the Board of War, as are able to march at this Time.
The Pay of the Soldiers in Cap* Reid's Company, is the same with
those in the Line. M"" Jacobs likewise has an Order for the Cloath-
ing desired.
[Council to Andrew Buchanan Esqr. Lieut of Bait County]
Sir The Enclosure is a Copy of Governor Jefiferson's Letter,
received this Day by Express. We are not inclined to believe the
Possession of Baltimore Town is an Object with the British Army
now in Virginia, yet, as the Fleet and Army still remain in that
State and its Neighbourhood, and their future Designs not clearly
indicated by their past Conduct, we wish, in this State of uncertainty
and Doubt, that you may not be wholly unprepared for their Recep-
tion, nor, on the other Hand, put the State to Expense in Prepara-
tions to frustrate their supposed Intentions. Your Orders to the
Militia in Baltimore Town and its Vicinity, to hold themselves in
Readiness, at a short Notice, we think the most eligible Measure
under present Circumstances.
Tuesday f' November 1780 Lnir"c^B ^
Present as on yesterday. ^^?
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Eleanor Allen
one Pound twelve shillings and six Pence of the new Emission in
lieu of sixty five Pounds p Ace' passed by the Dep'' Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Shaw Three Pounds fifteen
shillings of the new Emission in lieu of one hundred and fifty Pounds
due him p Ace* passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Ignatius Boone Five Pounds.
Two shillings and nine Pence of the new Emission in lieu of Two
hundred and five Pounds ten shillings and six Pence due him p ace*
passed by the Dep^ Aud.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Joseph Mid- P-224
dleton nine Pounds of the new Emission in lieu of Three hundred
and sixty Pounds due him p Ace* passed by the Dep'' Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Jon^ Parker Eleven Pounds, one
shilling of the new Emission in lieu of Four hundred and forty two
Pounds due him p Ace' passed by the Dep'' Aud.
352 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That the said Treasurer pay to Thomas Callahan Three Pounds
^°" ^^ seven shillings of the new Emission in lieu of one hundred and thirty-
four Pounds due him p Ace* passed by the Aud. Gen^
That the said Treasurer pay to Daniel Jenifer Esq*" Twenty
seven Pounds, fourteen shillings and three pence to the new Emis-
sion in lieu of eleven hundred and Eight Pounds, ten shillings to be
delivered over to Docf Walter Hanson Jenifer due him p ace* passed
by the Aud. Gen^
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° Solomon Stympson seven
hundred and Twenty Pounds nineteen shillings and Ten pence due
him p ace* passed by the Aud. Gen^
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt Lieut John Jere.
Jacob Cloth and Trimmings for 3 Suits of Cloaths and Linen for 6
Shirts to be delivered to Capt. John Reed, Lieut Nath' B. Magruder
& Ens. Gab' Jacob of the Guard Comp^ at Fort Frederick each i Suit
of Cloaths & 2 Shirts
Permission is hereby given to Mrs. Mary Sheafif of this State to
apply to His Excellency Gen' Washington or the Officer Com-
manding at the Out Posts of the American Army for his License to
go into the City of New York on a Visit to her Father with Liberty
to take with her two young Children
November 8 Wednesday 8* November 1780
Present as on yesterday.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. Francis
Revelly Three Pounds two shillings and ten Pence half Penny of the
new Emission in lieu of one hundred and Twenty five Pounds, fifteen
shillings due him p Ace* passed by the Dep'' Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to His Excellency Thomas S. Lee
Esq"" one hundred Pounds of the new Emission on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to James Brice Esq*" Fifty Dollars of
the new Emission on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Col° Samuel Smith 6 hhds of
Tobacco at Magruders warehouse Weigh^ 5837 Is dated in 1780
to be accounted for at £50 p hund & 4 p Cent.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Negro Perry belonging
to this State one Coat one Jacket i p*" Breeches, i p"" Shoes and i p*"
Stockings
That the Issuing Commissary deliver to Uriah Dunham, Benj*
Andrews and Daniel Andrews 2 Days Provisions each to enable
them to preceed on their way to Boston, they having been captured
by the Enemy.
of the Council of Maryland. 353
Whereas It appears to this Boarfl that by the Operation of the Liber C B
Act of Assembly Entitled An Act for the immediate Supply of ^°- ^^
Flour and other Provisions for the Army 845I Bushels of Wheat
and 375 Barrels containing 723..2"..9'' of Flour were seized in the
Hands of Col° Sam' Smith at that Time acting as Agent for the
State of Virginia under the appointment of the Executive of that
State. Resolved therefore that the Commissary General be requcstcfl
& he is accordingly requested to give a Credit to the State of Virginia
for the said Quantity of Wheat and Flour as so much of the specific
Supplies required by Congress from that State & that the same be
Charged to the State of Maryland.
[Council to Luther Martin Esqr. Atty General] L''^er C C
Sir Since you received Anderson's Deposition and other Papers p. 206
from the Council relative to a supposed Forgery, for the Purpose of
Proceeding against Col° Henry Hollingsworth agreeably to the
Laws of this State, we have determined that the Papers should be
put into the Hands of one of the Judges of the General Court, in
Order that the Matter may be more Speedily enquired into. The
Judge upon due Consideration of the several Depositions and Papers,
will either discharge the Party, or bind him over to the next General
Court and Summon the Evidences to support the Prosecution. This
we apprehend to be the most regular, legal and speedy Course of
Investigating the Colonel's Conduct in this Business and therefore
request the Favor of you to return the Papers to this Board, by the
first safe Opportunity
Col° Hollingsworth, who will deliver this will afford an Oppor-
tunity of sending the Papers
[Council to Philemon Warfield]
Sir We request of you to get a House to deposit the Arms &^^
in, the most convenient to the Magazine, and on the best Terms you
can. If you can get one that will hold the whole of them, though
not so convenient to the Magazine, it will be more eligible.
[Council to Mr. Henry Sheaff, Balto.]
Sir. We are informed, by your Friend M"" Eastman, that you
expect M" Sheaff will receive a considerable Sum of Specie from her
Father in the City of New York and that you are inclined to
advance a Part of it to the Officers of this State, in Captivity. Our
Officers, who we understand are to be exchanged, will have Occasion
for thirty or forty Pounds each to discharge their Arrears for Board ;
we therefore will esteem it a Favor if you will furnish Maj"" Eccles-
ton or Maj"" Giles with a Sum of Money sufficient for the Purpose of
accommodating the several Officers with that Sum, on the Credit
23
354 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C of this State, and we doubt not, Provision will be made by the
No. 22 Legislature, for returning the Sum you may advance, in a short
Time
p. 207 [Council to Wm. Smith, Sam'l & Robt Purveyance & others
Merchts in Baltimore]
Gent" The Enclosure is a Copy of a Letter just received from the
Mouth of Patuxent by which you will perceive that some of the
Enemy's Vessels are at present in that River. We hope there may be
some Vessels equipped in your Harbour of sufficient Force to prevent
their getting off with their Booty, The Value of the Vessels and the
great Plunder they are probably encumbered with make them an
inviting Object of Profit while their Force is not so considerable
as to discourage an Attempt. Our State Boats are down the Bay
and may probably join any Vessels you may send. We can furnish
15 or 20 Soldiers to assist in manning them and will chearfuUy
render every Assistance in our Power as to Arms and Ammunition.
[Council to Jeremiah T. Chase Esqr]
Sir We enclose you a List of Tobacco, which we wish to have
sold, to answer the most pressing Demands which you are well
apprised of. M*" Hammond and others have offered to purchase. If
M*" Calhoun has not sold the Tobacco transmitted to him, you will
be so obliging to endeavour to dispose of the 150 Hogsheads agree-
able to the List. 50 £ p C and 4 p Cent for Cask to be paid imme-
diately or at the Delivery of the Notes, in Continental Money. Our
embarrassing Situation with Respect to Money will be a sufficient
Appology for giving you this Trouble
[Council to Colo Joseph Wilkinson or the Commdg Offr of the
Calvert Militia]
Sir We request you to order such of the Militia of your County
on Duty as may appear to you to be necessary to repel the Enemy
now in that Part of this State, and have them properly armed and
accoutered with those Arms in Calvert County belonging to the
Public and others. You will take Care to post them in such Manner
as will prevent as much as possible, the Inhabitants from being
plundered, and to regain the Property they have already lost. You
will give us the earliest Information of the Strength and Movements
of the Enemy and of every material Occurence. Col° Smith has
Directions from us, to supply the Militia with Provision. We expect
to hear from you by the Return of this Express
p. 208 [Council to ]
Sir We have directed the commanding Officers of the Militia in
Calvert County to call into Service a Part of the Militia, and request
of the Council of Maryland. 355
you to provide them with the Provision necessary. The Flour at Liber C C
Col. Fitzhugh's Mill, should be used first, if it can conveniently be ^- ^
conveyed to the necessary Posts.
Thursday 9"^ November 1780 Lib^rr*!} ^
Present as on yesterday ^°- ^^
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Capt. John I.
Jacob Three Pounds, nineteen shilling's & seven Pence of the new
Emission in lieu of one hundred & Fifty nine Pounds, two shillings
and six pence p Account passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the said Treasurer pay to Capt. Montjoy Bailey five Dollars
of the new Emission in lieu of seventy five Pounds for the use of
Nich^ Tice "p ace' passed by the Dep^ Aud.
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Ens. Rich** Chew of
the 4 Reg' 2 Shirts in part of the Articles allowed by the Gen' As-
sembly.
That M'' John Shaw deliver to Jos. Dowson 20 Muskets, 6 Pistols
800 Cartridges 20 Cutlasses 70 is Powder, 30 Flints 4 Swivels &
12 Boarding Pikes to enable him to fit out the Schooner Kitty as a
Privateer & to be ret'' in Kind if not taken by the Enemy.
That the Lieutenants of Ann Arundel and Baltimore Counties
immediately embody one hundred of the Militia of their respective
Counties consisting of one Field Of¥icer, two Captains two Lieuten-
ants, two Ensigns, four Serjeants & one hundred rank and file for
the Purpose of Guarding the Magazines in Annapolis & Baltimore
Town and for the Defence of the said City & Town
[Council to James Calhoun, Esqr] Liber C C
Xo. 22
Sir We have judged it proper to order one hundred Militia of p. 208
Baltimore County, to be embodied and request you to supply M"'
Donnellan with Provision for them
[Council to Mr. Thomas Donellan]
Sir We have wrote to M' Calhoun to supply you with Provision
for the Militia, ordered to be embodied in Baltimore County and
request you to have it delivered to them
[Council to Andw Buchanan Esqr.]
Sir We enclose you an Order to embody, immediately, one hun-
dred of the Militia of your County and have them Stationed in
Baltimore Town under proper Officers. The Enemy being up the
Bay, tho' not in considerable Force, renders this Order absolutelv
356 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C C necessary for the Safety of the Public as well as private property in
^^ and about Baltimore. M'' Donnellan has Directions to furnish the
necessary Provision, and M"" Keeports vi^ill supply them with Am-
munition and Arms, if they should not have them of their own.
We request you will have the Men collected and equipped with all
possible Expedition
I Field Officer, 2 Capt^ 2 Lieut^ 2 Ens"^ 4 Serg** 100 Rank & file
[Council to Capt Geo P. Keeports]
Sir We think it necessary that all the Cannon in the Fort &
Bait" Town, except 4 or 5 which may be necessary for immediate
Defence, should be removed to some Place of security in the Coun-
try, together with the Arms, Ammunition, Accoutriments and pub-
lic Stores which may not be wanting to equip the Militia in Balt°
Town. We request you will have them removed 10 or 12 Miles
from Baltimore Town and lodged in a secure Place. In transact-
ing this Business, you will consult M*" Buchanan, and every Thing
necessary for the Troops, or that he may think ought to remain,
we wish may be complied with
November Friday lO November 1780
10
Liber c B Present as on yesterday.
No. 23
p. 225 Ordered that the Armourer deliver to Thomas Grason jun"" 50
Stand of Arms, & Accoutrements complete with 24 rounds of fixt
Ammunition to each to be delivered over to Col° Edw*^ Lloyd and by
him to his Lieut of Talbot County.
That the Lieut of Frederick County deliver to Col° Rawlings what
Arms and Accoutrem'^ for the Guard at Fort Frederick he may want.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Crisall seventy
five Pounds of the new Emission on Account.
Liber C C [Council to Lieut of Washington County or the Commdg Officer of
No. 22 the Militia]
p. 209
Sir In Consequence of Information from the Board of War that
the Convention Troops were ordered to Fort Frederick, and from
the Governor of Virginia, that one Division of those Troops con-
sisting of about eight hundred Men, were on their March to that
Place, we think it necessary that the Guard should be augmented
•by two full Companies of Militia in Addition to the Company al-
ready ordered and Cap' Reid's and request you will have this done
as speedily as possible
of the Council of Maryland. 357
[Council to Colo. Moses Kawlings] Liber C C
No. 22
Sir Since our Letter of the 6'** Ins* by Cap* Jacob we have received
one from Governor Jefferson, of the 3*^ informing us that he had
given Directions for the March of the Convention Troops, in two
Divisions, the first to consist of British, amounting to about 804
Rank & File, the second consists wholly of Germans, in Number,
the Governor Supposes, about 1503 including Officers. The first
Division must have been some Time in its March and of Course
may shortly be expected at Fort Frederick, the second certainly
will not follow immediately and probably may remain at their present
Barracks a considerable Length of Time; As the Motives for remov-
ing the former do not, at present, operate so powerfully for remov-
ing the Latter. The Guard must be considerably augmented and for
that Purpose, you have a Letter for the Lieu* of Washington. We
exhort you to exert yourself to the utmost, in making the necessary
Preparations for the Reception and safe keeping of the Prisoners
committed to your Charge and for subsisting them, as well as the
Guard under your Command. If the Barracks should not be suffi-
ciently large, or in proper Repair, you are desired to make the
necessary Additions or Repairs either by Huts thatched, or thatch-
ing the Roofs of the present Buildings : In Short we rely fully
upon your Zeal, Activity and Judgment on this and every other
Occasion
Enclosed is an Order on the Lieu' of Frederick County to be made
use of, in Case there are not a Sufficient Number of Arms in Wash-
ington County, also a Copy of the Letter of the 6'^ Ins* by M'' Jacob.
[Council to Capt William Middleton]
Sir We think it proper you should return immediately with the
State Boats, as there is a Prospect of your joining some Vessels
from Baltimore If any Men have Shipped themselves from the
Eastern Shore, they may be of service on this Occasion
Saturday ii**" November 1780 November
Present as on Yesterday. Liber C B
Ordered That the Armourer deliver to Capt. William Middleton p'"^".-^
400 Musket Cartridges & 100 Swivel Shott for the Dolphin and also
to Capt Gilbert Middleton 200 Musket Cartridges and one Ammu-
nition Chest for the Plater. , , .
lA ring tail
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Capt. Gilbert ^Middleton is a small
Canvas suff* for a Ring tail, 300 Scupper Nails & 6 is Twine for the s^f s^e'l'STn^i
Plater and also to Capt. William Middleton Canvas suflf' for a Ring- small mast
tail for the Dolphin tiff^''-n'^'^''
taffrail]
358 Journal and Correspondence
Liber C B That Capt. Archibald Colder Deliver to John Muir Corny of Stores
No. 23 all the Surplus Cloathing in his hands which was drawn for the
Regim* Extra.
Commissions issued to James Tibbett appointed Commodore Jos-
eph Dorothy Captain of the Brig Cato and James Kiersted Captain
of the Schooner Nantilus
p. 226 By his Excellency Thos. Sim Lee Esq'' Governor of Maryland.
A Proclamation
At the request of the General Assembly of this State I do hereby
appoint Thursday the seventh Day of December next to be observed
throughout this State as a Day of Public Thanksgiving and Prayer
agreebly to the Recommendation of Congress of the 18 of October
last.
Given at Annapolis this 1 1 Day of November in the year of our
Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty.
Thos. S. Lee.
By his Excellency's Command T. Johnson J"" Sec''^.
Liber C C [Council to Capt John Chalmers]
°'^^ Sir We request you to call on M"" Hemsley's Manager for the
Corn and Beef bought of him for the Use of this State ; there are
six Beeves barrelled and about 500 Bushels of Indian Corn
p. 210
November Monday 1 3* November 1780
13
Liber C B Present as on yesterday.
^°- ^3 Ordered That the Armourer Deliver to William Sanders i Quarter
o 226
Bble Musket Powder & 100 is Lead for the use of the Militia in
Sander's Neck to be Acc"^ for and also to Stephen Steward 20 is
Powder, 24 Gunflints, 15 is Ball | Quire Cartridge Paper & i
fathom of Match rope to be returned or paid for.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to William Brown seven
Pounds fifteen shillings and seven Pence of the new Emission in
Lieu of three hundred & Eleven Pounds, four shillings & two Pence
due him p ace* passed by the Dep^ Aud.
So ends the Proceedings
p Th Johnson J'' Ci. Co.
LETTERS TO THE COUNCIL. 1779
October 27
[Richard Dallam, Harford County to Gov. Thomas Johnson]
Sir I am under the disagreeable necessity of informing your Ex-
cellency of the further rise of Wheat to 20 f & that I realy expect to
hear this day 22..10..0 being given
These prices are the consequence of Contracts M"" Giles (in Ace'
with me) entered into with M"" Hall & John Baxley to whom he has
engaged to give fifty Pounds & the rise of the marketts till April and
advance them the money. And they to deliver the flour by Christmas
for about 400 Barrels. Baxley I know has near all the Wheat to pur-
chase & he must have it, he will shirk at no price, the Present price
he gets for flour enables him without loss to give 20 £ & better for
Wheat which he has already done. This Joins all the Wheat pur-
chased in this Country to that price. And as We have four Millers
in this County under like Contracts as M'' Hutson, I have no guess
when it will stop.
I am not the only person alarmed I have conversed with numbers
of Persons of different ranks & find all of the opinion that the money
is gone, so little Confidence have the people in the money that I
have been offered only yesterday, Wheat at y /6 & Pork at 30s. gold,
to be paid in three years altho the latter sells for 100 £ I cannot
help saying I believe that money will not Procure the necessary
supplys and that some other mode must be adopf^
This Contract of flour with Hall & Baxley is the first I hear of
M"" Giles making altho he has had his Commission some time he
Boasts of being unlimmit'' in price & that he will out bid me, let the
loss to the Public be what it will for my Part I have no intention of
entering into such a Contention with M"" Giles. Were we expending
our own money, I should have no fears on that ace' You may depend
nothing shall induce me but a Conviction, of the Public service being
Promoted, to give over what I am justifyd in doing from the price
being general could an immediate supply of flour be obtained I believe
I should have not been nice ab' a bid, both M"" Hall & Baxley was
with me on the morning of my return Home & I could have con-
tractd for Baxley flour at fourty Pounds & a rise but knowing
his situation & hav^ laid a plan which I had no doubt of executing to
prevent a further raise I put him & M'' Hall off with a promise of
geting his flour on the Terms that others offerd And as AP Giles
soon after meet with them they informd me of the offer made them
360 Journal and Correspondence.
October 27 which I could by no means think of giving made them still the
promise when the flour was ready to give as much as another, but
M'' Giles offer was so Good a sale they could not refuse it
I cannot but believe that Bad management in the Commissary
department has been a cheaf cause of our distressing situation, which
so much effects me that I can neither Eat nor Sleep am realy sick
Your Excellencies orders to write frequent will justify the Trouble
of this Letter so soon after a longer one
November 5 [Aquila Hall, Baltimore, to Thomas Johnson.]
[Asks pass to New York for Maj. Samuel Caldwell and vouches
for his ardent patriotism.]
Octobers: [Sam Smith Bait, to Gov Johnson]
RedBook gjj. j Had the Honor to receive your Excell^^ permission to
Letter Export Flour for the State of Virginia I must Beg your Permit
No. 38 fQj. the Schooner Willing Maid Capt Hunt Belonging to Mess""
Thomas Archer & C° Merch' York Town Virginia, carrying Thirty
seven Bb'^^ flour, fast sailer well provided & mann'd
Your ExcelF will see the Difficulty I shall be under & the
Expence attending the sending an Express for Passport to the small
Craft I shall be oblig'd to employ in this Business. If with pro-
priety your Excell^ can give me permission without, I shall Esteem
myself much oblig'd. I inclose your Excell^ The Hon'''^ Ja^ Innes
Letter
November 2 [Joseph Ford, Leonard Town to His Excellency,
Thomas Johnson Esqr.]
I wrote to your Excellency some time Ago concerning the Lydea's
long Boat and as I have never received an answer, concluded that
my letter did not come to hand I applied to a Captain of one of the
Gallies and Several other Craft going up the bay to take her up to
Annapolis but could not get it done unless I would have paid them
half as much as the Boat is worth she is in as good repair as when
I received her her hull with some little repairs may be made good
her Main Sail is about half worn the Rest of her Rigging is worth
but little If she is for Sale Coll' Barnes will Purchase her or If your
ExcelP^ should think propper to entrust me with the sale of her, I
will advertise her for public Sale.
November 2 [Jacob Giles Junr, A. C. P^ Mount Pleasant, to His Excellency
Thos Johnson Esqr.]
Sir I wrote you about a fortnight since informing I had Col
Blanes Appointment as Assistant Commissary of Purchases and was
by him desired to apply to your Excellency for a Licence. I was
this day informed by M'' Dallam he had received a Letter from you
wherein You mention I did not send my Commission. I did not
Letters to the Council. 361
Know that it was necessary as Col Blane in his Instructions to me November 2
says he would write to your Excellency himself and acquaint you of
my Appointment neither could I have Sent it had I known it Neces-
sary as Col Blane omitted Inclosinj? my Commission although he
fully Intrusted & Authorized me to Purchase. I have Sent an
Express this day to Philad" for Cash by whom I shall get my Com-
mission and will Inclose it to Your Excellency by first Opportunity.
You may rely upon my most Streneous Exertions to get a Supply
for the Army and at the Same time keep the Price as low as Pos-
sible no Person can have a greater objection to the Exorbitant Price
of Grain than myself as I have a very Capital Tax to pay & it cer-
tainly is the Interest of every Man who has a Landed Estate to keep
the Price down, as we are in fact only selling to ourselves. I shall
be Glad to receive your Excellencys advice & Instructions at any time.
I mentioned to M*" Jenifer the Bearer of this I thought it might save
Some Expence to the Continent for me to have an order on the
Sherif of this County, for What Cash he Collects or a Part In which
he agreed with me. If your Excellency should think Proper to give
me an order on the Sherif for any Sum after I have sent you my
Commission shall be oblidged Interim I am with all Respect Your
most obedient Humble Servant
[Joseph Dashiell, Worcester County to His Excellency November 4
Thomas Johnson, Esqr] ^^2^^
Sir Yours of the lo"' Sepf Relative to the Plank for the Gal- ^^^J
leys Came to hand the 20'*^ Ocf and Immediately Indeavour'd to See 21 Md.
Ingage the Thick Plank. But as no one was Inclinable as it was -^^^^'ves
Very trobelsom to saw so long and thick. I then went and bought it
myself and got the Stocks but for want of Water Cannot at this
time Inform you when it will be Ready. The 1500 feet of i^ & the
1000 feet of Inch plank I have by me and the Thick plank shall be
Ready as soon as posable, nothing being wanted to Compleat it But
Water, I have never had it in my power to send forward the Eight
Bar^ f)ork that Remains in my hands except I would have hired a
Vesel On purpose which would not have Quit Cost Docf Houston
has promis'd me to send it Up next week as soon as the plank is at
the Landing shall advise the Gov"' & Council
[Isaac Perkins, Kent County, to Gov. Johnson] November 5
Sir The salt you sent to me was thankfully received at the
Exchange and went off in a few days and the wheat is Ground and
the flour has been some days ready to Deliver but I could get no
Craft here to take it to elk, and to Expedite the Conveyance I sent
an express to Col° Hollingsworth this day week to send a Craft
for that and the flour I have for Col° Ewing which he wrote he
would do this week but she has not yet appeared.
362 Journal and Correspondence.
November 5 My Clerk at Chester Town Informs me that The Skipper of the
plater had the Salt Measured in a Very unfair manner that he
refused delivering- it in any other way saying it was the way he
received it, and the Salt overrun by his Measure a half bushel which
he took back with him this Convinces me that it was measured
unfair as such Salt always looses every time measured, and the
Custom Here is to buy and sell by the Philadel^ Seal which is larger
than the Maryland — in Consequence of this the salt has Lost Con-
siderably in measure but the wheat was measured in the same
measures which will make but Little difference.
I shall be always thankfull for your further Commands and am
with GreatfuU Esteem Your Very humble serv*
November 7 [Henry Dickinson to Gov. Johnson]
^ Sunday Hono"" Sir Yours of the 6* Instant in Council is this moment
night come to hand, inclosing an Order for the Removal of the Public
No 25 n^oriey in my hands immediately, unto the Treasury of the W. Shore.
Letter J ^m sorry to inform your Excellency, that I am fearfuU my 111
°See State of Health at Present will not Permit me to Comply with the
Liber c C order as soon as might have been otherwise expected, the greatest
pi 36 Part of the money is in Small Bills which will take some time to
List and Count, which as soon as done, I shall set off with if able
to ride, if not will endeavour to get some careful hand to take
Charge of it, And as this order seems rather hard on me to Carry
such Sums of money from hear to Annapolis for my Salary, I hope
the State will Consider the money after it leaves my House at their
Risque and not mine.
Received November 7**" 1779 by the Hands of Jonathan Parker,
a letter from His Excellency Thomas Johnson Inclosing a Resolve
of the Council dated 6*'' of this Instant Novem 1779 by Henry
Dickinson
November 9 [Sam Smith, Bait, to His Excelly. Gov. Johnson]
^ No°22 Sir I will be much oblig'd for your permission for the
Letter Cap' Shadrack Ames a fast sailing Sloop, carrying from 150 to
^°' ^'^ 200 B^'" flour to York Town in Virg^ The Bearer goes Express
I beg you may dispatch him as soon as possible & Have the Honor
to be
I know not the sloop's Name, she is at the Point, I believe it is
James
November 9 [Jesse Root, Chairman Philadelphia, to Gov. Lee]
Sir When Count de Estaing, sometime past, was hourly Ex-
pected from the Southward in want of provisions, our Magazines
being then low, and the Commissary of purchases unable at once
Letters to the Council. 3^3
to furnish the Supply that would be probably wanterl for our own November 9
Army and the Count, IVf Holkers Agents, in Concurrence with the
Governor of Maryland took measures to procure 8000 Barrels of
flour in your State of which the Comm'" of Congress was informed
& did aprove as being necessary at that time, but being since told
there is a great reason to Suspect that Certain persons being actually
or pretendidly Agents for M"" Holker have made large purchases of
flour beyond the quantity afores'' and by creating a Competition &
out biding our Commissaries, have greatly inhanced the price of
flour, and retarded those Supplies which are necessary for the Sub-
sistance of our Army, we request your Excellencys attention to this
affair, and that proper enquiry be made and that all the flour pur-
chased by any person whatever except the Complement of Eight
thousand barrels afores*^ & of 4000 before in M*" Smiths hands for
M"" Holker be turned over to the Commissary Gen' of purchases, as
the only Channel through which Supplies for our army & our allys
Can in future be regularly obtained and desire that hereafter no
purchases of flour on public account be allowed in your State but
by the Commissary General & his Deputies and we refer you to Col
Blain for more particular Information on this head.
p'' order of the Com*^= of Congress on the Coms^ & Qu"" Ms"' Gen-
erals departments Your Excellencys Most obed' humb' servant
P. S. the flour purchased to Carry to Virginia agreable to the
resolve of Congress for that purpose, is not to be affected by any
thing in the above letter
[Sam Huntington, President, Philadelphia to Governor of Xovember
Sir You will receive herewith enclos'd two Acts of Congress of No. 8
the 12*'* & 16* instant for reforming the eleven companies of -^^ ^^4
artificers raised by the Quartermaster General, making provision
for and granting certain benefits to that Corps in particular that
they be considered as part of the Quotas of the Eighty Battalions
apportioned on the several States to which they respectively belong.
Also another Act of the 16'^ instant requesting the aid of the several
States for obtaining wittnesses & depositions in the trial of cases
before courts martial.
I have the honour to be with great Respect Your Ex-'^ hum^'^
Servant
[Sam'I Sadler Art'y Park, Chester to His Excellency The November
Governor of Md] "
Sir I am sorry to Inform you of the death of Cap: Gale who
departed this life in about four weeks after his arrival at Camp.
He Informed me that he was Indebted to the State of Marjdand.
364 Journal and Correspondence.
November I Have his Effects in my Hand which I shall dispose of agreeable
" to the Articles of War in Like Cases. I am in hopes I shall be able
to obtain a furlough at the Close of the Present Campaign in order
to come to Annapolis & settle his Acc'^
We Receiv** our Commissions from Congress as an Independent
Company, the other two Companies are ordered to Col° Harrisons
Reg* and the officers have taken their Rise in it my Reason for
mentioning it to your Excellency is that I think from those Circum-
stances, I am Justly Entitled to the Late Capt. Gales.
I am Sir with due Respect Your Excellencys most ob* Serv'
November [Lnd Weltner Lt. Colo. Command' G. Regt, Sunbury to His
II Excellency Thomas Johnston 1
Red Book j j ^
No. 24 Dear Sir I make bold to Trouble your Excellency, with an
No^g Ord^'"' fo'" the money allowed to the officers of the State by the
hands of Capt. Baltzell, which I have Certified, as we lay such a
distance from the army, I thought proper to send for the same, a few
days ago one of my officers arrived at this place from a Command
from Wyaleusing who informs me that he made not the least dis-
covery of the Savages being there, which makes me believe that
our Frontiers may rest secure, one man found dead near Muncy
hill, but, believe him to be Killed by some Villain.
November This may Certify that we the Subscribers officers of the German
_ , ^ " Regm' belonging to the State of Maryland have not Rec** any part,
No. 24 or parcel of the Money allowed to us by the State, Neither have we
}f^^^^ given any Order to any person, or persons Whatsoever, we therefore
Empower Capt" Charles Baltzell to receive the same for us allowed
by the State.
Charles Baltzel, Capt. Jacob Gromett, Lieu'
Christ. Myers, Capt. David Morgan, Lieu*
Mich' Bayer, Capt. Jacob Raybold, Ensign
Martin Shugart, L* Alex"" Smith, Surgeons Mate.
Sunsbury, to his Excellency the Governor of Maryland
I do hereby Certify that the above Subscribers are officers of the
State of Maryland and declare upon Honour, that they have not
recev*' any part of the Money allowed, by the State to the best of
my Knowledge
Lnd. Weltner Lt. Col° Command^ G. Reg'"*
November [Tim Pickering, War Office, to his Excellency Govr. Johnson]
Red Book ^''' ^^ ^^^ ^^^ honour of writing to you by Major French,
No. 24 requesting a loan of powder & lead. The ground of that application
j^Q I7 was the expected arrival of Count d'Estaing to cooperate with the
Army of the United States in the reduction of New York. But
Letters to the Council. 365
yesterday authentic information was received by Congress, that F<cd I'^^ok
the Count was going directly to the West Indies, after an unsuc- ^" ^^
cessful Attempt to capture the British army in Georgia. 'J"he [Xjwder
& lead therefore of which we requested the loan will not now be
wanted ; and should they have been ordered on, we request they may
be stopped & returned into your magazines : Indeed from your
Excellency's letter of the 22"^ ult" it seems there was but little pros-
pect of your being able to supply the ammunition requested.
We are extremely sorry that the trouble we gave your Excellency
in ordering out a militia guard proved fruitless : but till very lately
it was not in our power to send oflf the prisoners, from the want
of an escort; and just at the time when one was ready a letter from
Col° Rawlings informed us that the militia guard at fort Frederick
being veiy disorderly (probably from having nothing to do) he
had discharged them. Nevertheless, as it will be very inconvenient
to supply so great a number of prisoners in this place with wood
and provisions & from the continual accessions by captures at Sea
very difficult to secure them, we are still of opinion that at least
four hundred should be sent to fort Frederick. We accordingly
wrote to Col° Rawlings, desiring him to take the necessary measures
for procuring another guard, either by inlistment for a year, or from
the militia, giving us timely notice when he judges they may be
ready, that we may send on the prisoners in Season. We beg leave
once more to ask your Excellency's interposition to furnish the
guard now requested.
We have the honour to be with the greatest respect Your Excel-
lency's most obed' Servants By order of the board
[Henry Schnebely, Hagerstown, to the Council] November
Yours of the 17* Oct came to hand the 30'^ at which time I had
purchased the Waggons horses & " as appears by my Ace' rendered
you by M'' Williams, I have borrowed 23 yds Linen from Col°
Shryock for mak^ a few Bags Necessary for the Waggons but as he
has none but what was purchased under the Direction of M"" Cal-
hoon for the Cont' use he will not deliver any to your order which
Intimates a Distinction between State & Continental, I have de-
livered to Col° Rawlings one Waggon, five horses & Harness, all the
flower I have obtained will not amount to more than four Loads part
of which Lays at Mills which cannot grind for want of water. I have
Consulted Col. Rawlings who thinks it improper to send any of the
tax flour, the approaching Season makes it necessary to provide
Stabling more hay. Straw, grain & Many other Articles for the
horses I have on hand which requires more Attention to that busi-
ness than I am able to give therefore must request you will direct me
where to deliver them as I have been obliged for Conven^ of Pas-
turage & hay to keep them a Considerable distance from my own
366 Journal and Correspondence.
November house which makes the care of them very troublesome, without
^' proper notice they will soon become useless, People are daily asking
for Money, therefore earnestly request you'll put it in my power
(p M*" Williams) to Comply with my promises to the people from
whom I have purchased, I believe a few might except of the new
Bills perhaps I co*^ pass to the amount of 5 or 6000 £ Continent' I
hope you'll endeavour to order the teams & Waggons out of my
hands as soon as possible the Commissary here will not Issue any
provision to Waggoners which makes it difficult to get any person
to feed & Attend the horses.
November [John Randall Baltimore to Gov. Lee]
See Sir Inclosed is a letter from M*" Faw on the Subject of Cloathing
^'^^No'22 ^ ^^^ leave to enter a protest Agst. his making any more Shirts
p. 39 of the Oznabrigs mentioned those lent are so very bad I am asham'd
& afraid to take them to Camp.
Col Smith and M"^ Jefferies, has a quantity of Coarse Cloths &
Blankets, they promis'd Col Forrest the State should have the
Refusal and will keep them till they hear from you. I've exam'd
them and think them too great a Bargain to be Missed in our present
necessitous State, there are upwards of 100 extraordinary good
Blankets from £ 40 to 50 £ some more of the Cloth than we want
(to make up the deficiency in Overalls and the Socks but immagine
You'll not Object to its being purchased on that Acco* as the whole
must go together. I wait here for an Answer, Cap' Cromwell who
has seen the goods) wil inform you further respecting them
P. S. everything will be on Board the Plater early Tomorrow.
She will be quite full the Cloth and Blankets (if purchas'd) mus :
go at another Trip
November [John Randall, Baltimore, to Col. Forrest]
IS
Sir Inclos'd is the bills (you wrote of) for the Cloth, with Re-
ceipts for the payment of the money on each.
Col. Smith's Cloth has arriv'd he has reserved It for more than a
week past for the State, likewise a quantity of Blankets, he offers
them reasonable I could wish the State would take them. I've wrote
the Gov'' on the Subject mentioned the prices and wait for an
Answer.
M"" Faw has sent a parcel of oznabrig Shirts, the worst I ever
saw and has not sent me the price, I wish you'd beg of the Gov''
not to let him go on making such vile things I am Really ashamd
to take them up.
Letters to the Council. 3^7
[Rachel Gibson, wife of Woolman Gibson of Talbot County November
Petition to Governor and Congress] '^
[Written by Rev. John Gordon, Rector of St. Michael's Parish
and endorsed by him, Jonathan Gib.son, Joseph Bruff, John Broome,
Richard Parrott, and William Gib.son, asking discharge of Jonathan
Hopkins, her son by a former marriage who is " deficient in his
intellect " and having " straggled away last winter was induced to
enlist " on the Chester Galley. He is unfit for service and is exposed
to the " Mockery & Insult of the Sailors and to the Hazard of being
corrupted by their example and of learning the bad words."]
[Owen Biddle, Asst. C. G. of Forage, Philada. to Col Henry
Hollingsworth, D. C. G. F. Head of Elk]
Sir I have receiv'd no Supply of forage from you, or thro' the November
communication of Elk for a considerable time past; it is the occasion 'S
of great distress with us, and makes me much alarm'd for the con-
sequences; I was out of grain this morning at a Season when we
ought to have 60,000 bushels in store at this place; What can be
the reason, surely the credit of the department has not totally fail'd,
nor the Stock of money sent you ? if it has send a Messenger on for
some we cannot obtain a Supply for you, unless we are fully ac-
quainted with your necessities ; I know you are embarrass'd about the
extortionate price demanded, but our delay will not help the matter,
I beg of you set every wheel to work, or we shall have a famine
among our horses ; If it is possible for you to send on 10.000 bushels
weekly untill the navigation is Stopped, we shall have occasion for
it; for the sake of the army & our cause which depends on it, I
doubt not but you will exert yourself ;
[Geo P. Keeports, Baltimore to His Excellency November
Thomas S. Lee Esqr.] ^5^^ ^^^^
As the Money sent up to me for Purchasing Linnen is all Ex- LeUer
hausted and has been for some days, and I have made some Pur- No. 188
chases which I am unable to Pay without a Further Supply. Your
Excellency will Please to send my by Cap* Cromwell or Cap* Shel-
merdine Five or Six Thousand Pounds for which I shall Account as
soon as Its Possable for to make out my Accounts, which will be
by the First of Next Week
Shall be Glad to be Informed Wether I shall Continue the Pur-
chase of Linnen and What shall do for Cloathing and Provision for
the Soldiers at the Fort as they are Entirely Naked and the Pro-
vision and Whiskey is All out. I have been oblidged to purchase
Fresh Beef for them this day
368 Journal and Correspondence.
November [Wm. Lyles from Potomac to Gov Lee]
[Requests approval of an appointment by Thomas Richardson of
Georgetown, empowering him to purchase provisions to the Use of
the U. S.]
November [John Randall, Baltimore, to Gov Lee]
Sir M*" Jefferies broke his word with me and sold the Cloths and
Blankets before Cap' Cromwell returned. A more advantageous
offer was too powerful, for narrow Soul to refuse I set of to Camp
early in the morning without purchasing any thing here perhaps
the goods we want may be had on better terms to the Northward of
which I will advise you by letter. The Plater could not carry the
whole of the Cloth & Cloathing, a part is left for the next trip I've
thought proper to detain Serg' Neary to come with it
I've Just been in company with a Cap' Ragsdale of Harrisons Reg'
of Artillery he left the Maryland Incampment the 8"' Ins' he in-
formed me our Troops was to Winter at Quebble Town about eight
mile from Middle Brook he brought letters from Gen' Smallwood to
Gov*" Johnson which he has sent to Fred'' he inform'd me likewise
of the death of Cap' Gale of our Artillery
N.B. Several hundred blankets might be bought here if you could
think of giving the price you may depend our Troops Suffer very
much for them & will get but few from the Continent
November [Jesse Bennett to Governor]
17
Red Book [Complains that John Selby is no freeholder and consequently is
,25 not qualified to be sheriff of Worcester County On Dec. 2, Bennett
Nos. 46 & . , , , . 1 • T
47 withdraws this complaint j
November [Jacob Giles, Jun'r, Mount Pleasant Harford County to His
0^7 Excellency Thomas S. Lee, Esqr.]
^'^No^22 ^''" Iriclosed is my Commission for the Purchasing department
p. 40 for this County. I beg therefore your License. You will see by the
Date of my Commission I have been some time appointed and I have
been acting ever Since without Licence from Gov*" Johnston which
has not been my fault as I wrote to the Governor immediately &
since but have received no answer. I have understood the reason
why he did not License me was because I did not send down my
Commission. The first Letter I received from Col Blane appointing
me he omitted Inclosing the Commission but desires me to Write
to the Governour and says he would also write to him which I thought
sufficient as I knew the Governour could not have the least Objec-
tion to my Appointment. I think myself somewhat 111 used in this
Matter. Your License and a Return of My Commision by the Post
will much oblidge Your very respectfuU Humble Servant
Letters to the Council. 369
[John Gordon, Independence Galley to Gov. Lee] November
Sir At the bej^inninj'' of those troublesome times I for my own }^^ r^^^j^
part thought there was undoubtedly great honour to be fleriv'd N'o 22
from being so honourably employd. I have now been allmost three x^, ^2
years in the Galleys, first one, & the other, and now find I am forced
to one worse than I was, when I first entered into the honourable
Service; my waiting from one Session to the other avails nothing,
as nothing has yet turnd out to my emolument. Must beg the favour
of your Excellency to stand my friend respecting to the advancement
of a Loan from the Treas^ as it has been frequently obtained by
other officers in the Land Service. I should not have pressed to
trouble your Excellency on the Subject was not my present Cir-
cumstances truely distressing, my present pay being inadequate to
Support a Wife and Family. Should I be so loucky as to be relieved
through the benevolence of your Excellency, I shall with Allacrity
return to the duty that becomes an Officer who cou'd wish to serve
his Country at any time or any place. The request I hope my not
appear to inormous when I mention the sum of £750 or £1000. I
am much involv'd & coud wish to extricate myself from so disagree-
able a Circumstance.
An Interview w* your Ex^ wou'd be exceeding Satisfactory.
[H. Hollingsworth D Q M G Head of Elk to His Excellency November
Thomas Johnson Esqr] '^
Dear Governor The packett which comes Express by the Barer
M"" Faris, met me yesterday near Chester (on my way to Philad^)
with orders from IVf Rob' Morris to me to forward them from this
place by a fast sailing Vessel and carefull Skipper to Portsmouth
Virginia, or such other place as the French Fleet may then be at, as
there is no such Vessel at this place at present and the wind such as
will not admitt of any coming shortly, the Dispaches being for the
Royal Navy of France of course of the greatest consequence, I have
thought it advisable to dispatch an Express to you by way of Balti-
more with a request to M'' Calhoon to forward them if convenient,
the Dispatches consist of a large packet seal'd To Monsieur Count de
Grasse Chief De Escadre & Cet. one Lesser D° To Monsieur Count
D^Estang Vice Adm"^ & Cet. one Small Letter to Robert Smith Esq''
of Baltimore now at Portsmouth Virg^ which packet please to give
or order a receipt to be given for. I mention this as M'' Farris is
young in his present appointment, and doubt not of a ready convey-
ance by one of your Boats to Portsmouth or as you may direct
[H. Hollingsworth, D. Q. M. F. M. G., Head of Elk, to His November
Excellency Thomas Johnson, Esqr.] 19
Dear Sir As I have ever made it a point to acquaint you with the
dificulty's that arose to the Public, and to my self as a public officer
24
370 Journal and Correspondence.
November j^ the State where you preside, so now I am incouraged from your
former condisention to acquaint your Excellency that the difficulty's
I now every day experience in procuring Forage for the Army
(which they are in the greatest want of) are truly alarming the
more so as 'tis in the midst of plenty, to give a more full Idea of
our situation I take the Liberty of inclosing a Copy of a letter
this day receiv*^ from Col° Owen Biddle A. C. G of Forage at
Philadelphia, by which you Avill be fully inform'd of the wants of
the army, and at the same time I shall take the Liberty of informing
you of the little prospect I have of supplying it, from which you
will be enabled to Judge what is best to be done, and as our General
Assembly is now Setting I flatter myself that some salutary meas-
ures may be fallen on for their relief; IVf Biddle, your Excellency
will observe requests ten thousand Bushels of Forage per week, I
have not been able with every Industry in my power to furnish Him
with five Hundred, nor even to supply this post sufficiently for their
common dailey consumption, not that 'tis scarce but the people wont
sell nor will the money buy produce long. I am now offering seven
pounds ten shillings for Corn per Bushell, and five pounds for Oats,
I can't think of giving more, as it appears to me that Corn and Oats
at these prices, and wheat at the present price, that the whole money
of the United States will not be Sufficient to purchase the produce
of Maryland and Virginia for one season were the people willing to
take it, but this is not the case they wont sell at all, and by holding
back their grain intend to raise the prices still higher, if this is
suffered to goe on, you may lay and welcome the planters and
Farmers will evaid all taxes, as they have these heretofore lay'd by
raising their produce in produce in proportion to the taxes, and we
the purchasers are oblig'd from necessatys of the Army to com-
ply with Exorbitant demands ; I would not dare to say so much on
this subject which your Excellency is so much better acquainted with
than myself did I not recollect that the Squalling of a Goose once
saved a great City, and in fact I am so distressed that I know not
what next to do; could we once get a supply for a few months before
hand, so that we could be at liberty whether to give those prices or
not it would give me comfort, but that is not the case we must give
what they ask or Starve (I see no remedy) but that of laying a part
of the Tax in produce which I am informed has been done in Vir-
ginia, though this may seem hard at first, yet doubtless it would
be puting mony in the Peoples pocketts (on the whole) as it would
assist to fill our Magazines and relieve our emediate necessities, by
which we should be put to on a standing so as to deal on a square
footing with the Planters or Farmers, and in the end not only produce
of every kind, but wages and even imported articles must fall
Thus Sir I have taken the liberty to make you acquainted with
our wants and given my thoughts on a remedy, a sthe wants they are
Letters to the Council. 371
real, and if the remedy should be eronious 'tis my mistake, which N'ovcmbci
I am emboldend to ocer from your former inrlulgencies "-'
[Richard Graves to Gov. I^e]
[Asks pass for Col. Chalmers's lady. Graves has not met Ijcc.
Her eldest son is about to leave New York for England for edu-
cation and she wishes to see him and her husband in New York.
Last Fall she had a pass from the Council of Safety of Philadelphia
to go to New York and went to Klizabethtown with Mr. Lewis,
who was a member of Congress, but returned thence, having learned
that the Colonel had embarked for the West Indies. She is a " Lady
of Fortune " and has " since the absence of her hu.sband conducted
herself in such a manner as to endear herself to all those with whom
she hath been acquainted."]
[Chas. Thomson Secry, Secretary's Office to Gov. Lee] Xovembcr
20
Sir I take the liberty of transmitting you a duplicate of an Act Red Book
of Congress passed the 16"' March 1778 the utility of which is Leuer
apparent : And as it may be proper and necessary that you should No. 90
be informed of the several acts and proceedings of Congress, I have
herewith sent you a copy of their Journal from the first of January
last, and shall continue to send you from time to time their weekly
publications. On the other hand as a communication of your acts
may be advantageous, and lodging them in this office for the informa-
tion of the delegates of the other States beneficial to the union, and
tend to facilitate the transmitting to prosperity the use and progress
of these infant States, I take the liberty of requesting you to trans-
mit to this office a copy of the constitution or form of government
adopted by your State upon the declaration of Independance, and of
all the public acts passed by your legislation since that period. If you
can add any pamphlets or documents relative to the controversy
and revolution, they shall be carefully deposited and preserved, and
thereby you may do an acceptable service to posterity and oblige
Sir Your very humble Servant
[Sam Smith Bait to Gov. Lee] Xovember
Sir Permit me to Congratulate you. on proper Respect being Red Book-
paid to your Merit, in your late promotion,, may your first years ^°^.~^
Government be made memorable by a peace with Great Britain. Xo. 39
The Sloop Molly Cap* Peregrine Dunk goes this Day to Joppa £fber c C
to lade with flour for the State of Virginia, I beg your ExcelP'^ per- ^'o. 22
mit to Clear her out. I mentioned to the late Governor, the Expences ^"^^
attending the sending to Annapolis for a permit to every Vessell,
if it could be dispens'd with, I should be much oblig'd . . .any Mer-
cantile Business the State may have occasion for, I shall be glad to
372 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book transact, any favors of this sort from your Excell^ will be con-
No. 22 ferring an obligation on Your Exceliy^ M° Obed' Serv*
NB. I inclose you the Q"" Master of York's Rec* for 37 B'''^^
flour which I flatter myself will do to Cancell my Bond, if so pray
send orders p Bearer
November t^" Hollingsworth D. Q. M. G. Head of Elk to His Excellency,
25 the Governor in Council]
Dear Sir by Express from the Board of war and Q. M. G. I am
requested to prepare twenty good bay Craft for the transporting a
number of Troops from this place to join our Southern Army as
soon as possible, as that quantity of craft can't be had imediately
hear. I have thought it most advisable to send to Baltimore and
least I should fail then apply to your Excellency in Council, for
such of the State Boats, or other craft as can be procured : I need
not mention that business requires secrecy and the utmost dispatch,
all the water Casks that can be had at any rate will be wanted, as we
have none here, the craft that comes from Annapolis and Baltimore
must bring all that can possibly be had. I expect the troops hear
by the first of next week or middle at furthest
November
[Jere. Banning Na. OfTr 7''' Dist, Talbot, to His Excellency
25 Thos Sim Lee]
No. 25 May it please your Excellency
Letter In my clearing out vessels from this Part, there hath been one
application only for an extra quantity of provisions for hands in-
tended to be shiped abroad, this I have permitted, but whether I
am right in so doing am at a loss to know, therefore beg you will
instruct me therein. I forgot to mention. That the vessel is intended
to be fitted out as a Ship of War in the West Indies.
Novemb r ^^^^ Calhoun D. O. M. G'l, Baltimore, to His Excellency
26 Thomas Sim Lee Esqr]
Sir I this moment rec*^ a Letter from Col° Hollingsworth p
bearer informing me that a number of Craft would be wanted at the
Head of Elk immediately for the transportation of Troops to the
Southward and as I am apprehensive it will be impossible to get
many without impressing must therefore request an Order from
Your Excellency and Council for that purpose by this Express
I yesterday rec'^ a Letter from the Board of War informing me
that a number of sick and wounded French Troops would be sent to
Baltimore for their recovery and Docf Bond is come down to make
provision for their reception we will be very hard pushed to find
places for their accomodation & will be under the necessity of apply-
ing to Your Excellency & Council for those Barracks at the Fort
Letters to the Council. 373
& probably for further assistance in this matter but as 1 am not fully N'oveml>cr
posted of what will be necessary to know of this Subject shall defer ^
writing fully until I have a further conference with Docf Honrl in
the mean time am in the greatest hurry Your Excellency Most
Obed' H'"' Serv'
[Jno Bolton, Chestertown, to His Excellency, Thomas Sim Lee] November
Sir At the request of Thomas Johnson Esq"" our late Governor Red Book
I have furnished the Recruiting Parties belonging to this State with Lc^uer^
Provisions, for which I am abligd to pay the ready Cash out of No. 42
my own Pockett; this I have continued to do most of the time since
the Commencement of the War, I was in the Year 1777 in advance
for the State above two thousand Pounds, above one half of which
I lay out of more than a Year & then had it paid to me in Loan
Ofifice Certificates, which prevented my supplying my Store with
Goods to carry on my Business, but that was not my greatest Loss,
the Depretiation of the money was a much greater, & that is now so
rapid that I think it is necessary I should either be furnished by the
State with Money to Purchase, or Provisions to serve the Soldiers,
or must beg leave to decline serving them any longer. On Setling
my aeco* in August last I was near thirteen hundred Pounds in
Advance, which tho it was but a few months arising yet the Depritia-
tion was so great that it sunk a great part of the Vallue.
I have since that time advanced near five hundred Pounds & that
is daily increasing & my Wages since that time will not bear my
Expences to Annapolis to settle my Acco** & the longer I lay out
of the money the more it depreciates ; I must therefore intreat you
will either get some other person appointed to Issue Provisions to
the Soldiers, or supply me with money to buy. or direct the Com-
issary General to supply me with Provisions for that purpose either
of which will oblige Sir Your most h^'^ serv*
[C. Downes to William Bruff, Esqr Annapolis] November
At the Request of the Court The Court rec'd a Comm of the Red Book
Peace for the County also one for the Orphan's Court, both came No. 25
to hand open & unsealed, a few Days ago, And as the Court Ap- No. 76
prehend a mistake must be in the Omitting the name of one of their
Brethren in the Comm of the Peace for the County Co* (M*" Clem*
Sewell) whereby they think the Public is injured, and him much
insulted, and are of Opinion that his Excellency has been much
imposed upon in the recommendation, we also Apprehend that
another mistake is made in respect to M'' Chas. Price, who we think
is named instead of M"^ Jas. Price Kt. Island, as its absolutely
necessary there should be two Justices on the Island, And as they
think the emergency of business for the Public welfare make it neces-
sary for another Magistrate in the the upper Part of the County, as
374 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book well in the Neighbour*^ of Queen's Town we therefore beg leave to
^°-^5 mention M"" Tho^ Fitzsimmons and M"" Benjamin Sudler, And if
you think more will be necessary for the conveniency of the Publick,
as well for the Executing the Laws &c in Our County, we cheer-
fully submit the appointm*^ of those menf* as well others to your
Consideration, and request the fav. of you to lay the said Comm,
as well your Recommendation before his Excellency, and pray for
an Alteration, we have adjourned the Court untill the 15**^ of Dec.
next when we hope to have the Comffi returned.
P. S. You'l Please observe to his Excell^ that M"" Carradine is
moved out of the State and M'' Phil. Downes of the County.
November [Jas Calhoun D. Q M. Gl Baltimore to His Excellency
^° Thomas S. Lee Esqr]
Sir I wrote Your Excellency on friday that a number of Vessels
were wanted at Elk to transport Troops to the Southward, since
which I have used my utmost endeavours to procure what were
necessary and have got same but the owners are so extravagant in
their demands that I am distressed to know what to do they ask
at least 30/ p day for every Ton Burthen
I wish our Legislature would make some provision for procuring
Vessels and Carriages on any emergency the former rates allow'd by
it is by no means adequate to the prices of other things and on the
other hand people take advantage of any sudden and urgent necessity
for Craft or Teams. I hope your Excellency and Council will pardon
me if I take the liberty to request you will please mention this
matter to the Assembly who probably will make some alteration in
the present law.
We have no farther acco' of the sick and Wounded French Troops
since I had the honor of writing your Excellency last, and are in
hopes they will be provided for in Virginia especially if no more
arrives than what came in two Ships which are all we yet hear of
being in our Bay. Should they come to Baltimore the Board of War
hath requested me to apply to Your Excellency & Council for the
use of the Barracks at the Fort. Docf Bond deputy Director Gen'
of the Hospitals has been with me to View them and his opinion is
they will not accomodate more than 60 or 70 Men. We have had
a House on Rent in Town which has been occasionally occupied
as an Hospital and as Barracks and will hold nearly the same number
as those at the Fort but this House is greatly out of repair I have
given orders to have it fitted up but can scarcely get a Workman to
do anything many of our Mechanicks have left the Town & others
turned Speculators so that we are difficulted to get the most trifling
matter done especially of Carpenters work.
Should the number of these Troops come that we expected they
will require more room than these two places and am afraid the
Letters to the Council. 375
owners of Houses will be very unwilling to let sick & wounded Men November
into them and our Law for quartering Troops doth not extend to 3''
those of our allies therefore am fearful we will be put to a good deal
of difficulty in providing them comfortable houses and common
humanity as well as policy oblidges us to do every thing for them
in our power
[Pet° of the Gallymen To his Excellency the Governor and the December
Honourable Council of the State of Maryland]
The Petition of we the Subscribers most humbly Sheweth
That your petitioners are now employed in the Service of the
Gallies belonging to this State, that they have applied to their Officers
for Cloaths but have not yet been able to get any. that the Inclem-
ency of the winter Season renders them incapable of doing their
duty on board their respective vessels unles they are Supplied with
necessary apparels Your petitioners likewise set forth that they
have now four months wages due to them all which they hope
your Excellency and Honour's will take into your Consideration
And your petitioners in Duty will ever pray Tho^ Smith
[H. Hollingsworth D. Q. M. G. to His Excellency the Governor December
in Council]
And please Your Excellency & Honours. Yesterday Arrived
hear General Hoggan with the North Carolina Brigade as p my
advice of the 2^^^ Novem'' I have Vessels, provisions, wood, water
Casks and every other necessary prepared for them, so that I Expect
they will Embark this day or tomorrow as may suite them best, last
night I received a Letter Express from the Hono'^'^ Board of War
of which you have a Coppy Inclosed. I have only to Inform you,
that no such quantity of Vessels nor have I a prospect of getting
the number wanted, must therefore Intreat your Excellency and
Honours will take such order in this matter as to you may seem
Meet, at the same time every thing in my power shall be done, but
when I consider that almost all the Vessels traiding to this place
are already taken up, to transport General Hoggans Brigade it
renders it impossible for me to procure a Sufficient number of
Craft here, I shall wright the Honourable Board tomorrow Express,
acquainting them of my want of Casks which expect will be fur-
nished chiefly from there, but shall be glad to Except any from your
Honours that may be convenient
[Joseph Robinson of the Island of Bermuda memorial To His December i
Excellency Thomas S. Lee Esq*" Governor of the State of
Maryland and to his Honorable Council]
That your Memorialist being acquainted there was a Law passed
in this State authorizing, your Excellency & Council to permit the
376 Journal and Correspondence.
December i Inhabitants of Bermuda, under certain restrictions to carry Corn
from this State for the relief of the distressed Inhabitants of that
Island in Consequence of which your Memorialist procured a Vessel
with one Thousand Bushels Salt, and proceeded to Baltimore where
he has safely landed the full Qnt^ and is in no doubt but it will be
properly distributed to the Inhabitants of the State. Your Me-
morialist therefore begs permission to ship Corn agreeable to Law,
and also to be indulged with taking a less Qnt^ of Corn, and be per-
mitted to carry a small Qnt^' of other provision instead of Corn, as
the Inhabitants of that distressed Island exists by Trade, of which
at this unhappy Period they are precluded, and for want of the
necessaries for the support of Life some hundreds of them have
actually perished
Your Memorialist relying on the Philanthropy of your Excellency
and Council, hopes the Indulgence he prays for will be granted
November Baltimore 30* Nov'' 1779
3° We the Subscribers do certify, that Cap* Joseph Robison has landed
One Thousand Bushels of Salt at this Place, and hope proper en-
couragement will be given Adventurers, especially the Inhabitants of
Bermuda to bring in that necessary Article, as the natural Conse-
quence will be a reduction of the Price
W™ Spear Jesse Hollingsworth
December 6 [Joseph Robinson, Baltimore, to Gov. Lee]
Inclosed I have sent you the Oaths I have and my People have
Taken. Your Excellency will Please to Favour me with a Licence
for Taking a Load of Corn by the Barer Cap* John Lorah. the
Name of my Vessel is Sloop Unity Burthened about 40 Ton manned
with 8 men and 2 Guns She is a Remarkable Fast Sailor
Baltimore County ss :
I hereby Certify that Capt. Joseph Robison, Benjamin Tarrel,
St. George Frety, Solamon frety, John Grafford, Negro Richard
and Robin, Severally have taken the Oath, prescribed in an Act
of Assembly to prohibite for a Limited time the Exportation of
Wheat &c which is required in Section Seventeen, Chapter Seven.
Before me this 6* day December 1779
George Lindenberger
December i [^ph Blaine D. C. G. Susquehanna Ferry, to Govr Lee]
^^^N?)°25 May it Please your Excellency M"" Rich<^ Dallam who was one
Letter of your agents appointed to purchase flour last spring return'd me
°' ^'^ a Quantity upon hand equal to four Hundred barrels which he had
ground but could not obtain casks to pack it. I find he is now pre-
paring to Deliver it to M*" Smith agent for the french consul in
Letters to the Council. 377
Baltimore Town also his late purchases — as my wants for feeding ^^ Book
the Army is so great and a very few days will Stop the navigation
in Chesapeak bay and Delaware with Ice, and my Principle depen-
dance is in feedinjs;- the Army untill the first of march next with
flour from your State — and as I have Every Reason to believe
the french Consul has Double the Quantity he was Licenced to
purchase, Requests your Excellency and council to order M"" Dal-
lam to deliver over all his former and late purchases of flour and
wheat under your Directions to M'' Jacob Giles who has my Instruc-
tions to forward the same to head of Elk without a moments delay.
Shall inform you fully by next post my prospects of feeding the
Army the Quantity of flour upon hand and what my expectations are
respecting future suplies.
[John Randall, Morristown, to His Excelcy Thomas Sim Lee Esqr.] December 3
Sir I arrivd here two days ago with the Cloathing Sent from
Maryland at which place our Troops arrived this Morning and are
preparing to Build their Hutts for the Winter. I've got a House,
ready and am to be furnish'd with the Taylors to make up the Over-
alls immediately
I could purchase nothing in Philadelphia, the Continental agents
purchase everything fit for the army. Our whole dependence is on
the State for the deficiency of the two Thousand Overalls, Shirts
& Sacks, with all the Shoes, Stockings and Blankets you can pos-
sibly procure, at least twelve hundred of the latter are wanted and
our men Suffering exceedingly for want of them
[Col. Rawlings, Fort Frederick to Gov Lee] December 3
Sir I have the Hon"" to Inform your Excellency that the Board
of War Intends sending to this Garrison four Hundred Prisoners,
and they begg I would Solicit y*" Excellency for a Guard of Militia,
but as I dont expect the Prisoners wil larrive before the first of
January it will be needless to have them here sooner.
y Ex'^^ will please order up a Comp^ at that time as I have wrote
to the Board that I shall then be ready to receive the Prisoners.
I am very Certain the Militia will never answer this purpose, for
they vs^ill not Subject themselves to such Close duty as will be neces-
sary to prevent the prisoners from getting away which would mor-
tify me very much to see one of them make their escape from us,
altho they do it dayly, owing to our great Humanity, which in my
opinion is misplaced.
I would begg leave to recommend raising a Standing Guard for
this purpose which I think might be done with propper encourage-
ment, that is 200 Dollars from the State, Congress is willing to
allow Cloathing & Cont' pay
378 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book Indeed it will be very hard on the Militia of our State to furnish a
N°- 25 Guard here all the Year.
M*" Reid who is charg'd with this is on his way to Philadelphia
in order to forward the Prisoners.
December 4 [Stephen West, Woodyard, to the Council]
Red Book
No. 24 Honourable Gentlemen In consequence of some Conversation
No.^i with His Excellency The Governor & The Honourable M"" Carroll
See I send two pairs of stockings fine yarn & worsted as samples, the
' ^No. 22 yarn are double and the worsted, many of them are 4*^"^^ none less than
P-44 3, & are all very good & fit for Camp where I understand they are
much wanted. I saw 2 days ago a M"" May and another Trader from
Philadelphia who assured me that such Stockings were selling at 70
dollars a pair there, having risen from 50 dollars which was the
price when M"' Mercer left that City. I have two principal induce-
ments for giving your Honourable Board the present Trouble ; Con-
tributing to the Relief of the wants of our Army & raising Money
to pay my Taxes. I can furnish about 100 to 200 pairs, which if
they suit are at your Service at the Medium price given to others
for such; for in fact I know not how to set a price upon them or
any article adequate to the present Lines. I was compelled yesterday
to give 1000 £ for 20 Bushells of Salt to supply my family & every
article by The Ship General Washington is sold at the same pro-
portion.
December 4 [Walter Hanson to Gov. Lee.]
[As George Dent and Warren Dent, Judges of the Orphan's Court
for Charles County, will not qualify, he requests new appointments
and recommends Walter Hanson Jenifer and Richard Barnes, as
" fit persons for that purpose " ; for from their readiness to do public
business and their convenient situation, we have good reason to
expect their constant attendance and assistance."]
December 6 [Jas Calhoun D.O.M.G. Baltimore to His Excellency Governor Lee]
Sir Having heard nothing farther from the French Troops, we
begin to conclude none of them will be sent here which will relieve
us from a great deal of trouble as we were by no means prepared
for this reception
The bearer of this Docf Thomas Bond Dep^' Director Gen^ of the
Hospitals came here in expectation that it would be necessary to
Establish an Hospital for the above mentioned purpose but being
now of opinion his presence will not be wanted here on that occa-
sion he is desirous of paying Annapolis a Visit before his return I
therefore take the liberty to introduce him to Your Excellency.
Letters to the Council. 379
[Geo. P. Keeports, Baltimore to Gov. I^c] December 6
Red Book
May It Please Your Excellency on my Return here Saturday No. 20
Morning I Serch'd the Stores in Town and have Found in Mess" n^.'^qo
Sterling and Alcocks Store 48 Largest Best lilanketts (oj £ \oo
Each. Mess" Hughs & Williamsons Store 28 d" a Size Smaller (oj,
£70 Each and at another Store in Town d'' a £80 Each. I have
Bo' the 28 & the Five at the Prices and have Engaged the 48 of
Sterling & Alcock for which I am to pay them by thursday Next
If not they have the Liberty of Disposing of them otherwise there is
About 60 more Blanketts in Town of Different Sizes those that are
of the Size & Quallity of them I have Engaged of S & Alcock they
Ask 300 Dollars p*" peice and some of the small Size but Good
Blanketts a £ 60 p*" peice which Prices I have Thought too High to
make a Purchase of without Advice
The £5000 I Received Last did but Little more then pay the Bal-
lance I owed Hatters and for 136 Hats more then I had made a
Return of in my Account. I have the Favour of the Barer Capt.
John Lorah to Wait on your Excellency with this Letter by whom
you will Please to send me more Money to Enable me to Comply with
the Payments I have Engaged to Make.
I did not meet with that Success Purchasing Linnen Saturdaj
Last I Expected there was but a Few Yards Bro* to Market and the
Price they Ask'd from £8.. 10 to 9.. 10 p'' y"^
There is some Irish Linnen of yard Wide may be Bo' from
£8.. 10 to 9.. 10 p*" yard If It wou'd do at the price the Quallity will
Answer.
There is about 30 Pair of Good Buck Skin Breeches to be had @
£70 p"" pair which will Come Cheaper then Cloth Breeches Linned
Throughout with Linnen and be much more Serviceable
Your Excellency will Please to Advise me if I am to Purchase
any Irish Linnen and the Breeches at the Price
NB. There is about 600 yards of Coarse \ y^ Brown Cloth &
Coating to be had the Coating will Answer for Sacks S: Come @
£17.. 10 p'' y"^ and the Cloth will do for overalls Comes @ £7.. 10
pryd
[Jacob Giles Junr. A. C. of Ps. Mount Pleasant, to His Excellency December 8
Thos. Sim Lee Esqr]
Sir Your favour of the 19*'^ Ult. I duly received would have
been glad could you have supplyed me with some Cash as it is
impossible to get supplyed fast enough from Philadelphia, however
I Can go on no faster that I am supplyed as People in general wont
trust an Hour, our Navigation being impeded by the Ice so soon
this Season is an unfortunate circumstance as it Prevents supplys
380 Journal and Correspondence.
December 8 being got forward that was expected. I hope to God our Assembly
will do something to retreive the Credit of our Currency as People on
all Hands are knocking it down every day. Col Blane hinted to me
on his way up that M"" Rich<i Dallam had exhibited some Charges
against the Commissarys to Baltimore & Harford if any Charges
are exhibited against me I shall much oblidged to your Excellency
for a Copy of them as I am conscious of no misdemeanor in my
Department, but would wish every Public Officers conduct should
scrutinised. M"" Dallam I make no Doubt will, shall therefore be
silent untill such a Scrutiny happens and then the Cause of the rise
of Grain in this County will be fixed on the right Person.
December 8 [John Dorsey and Company to Gov Lee]
We will charter two Briggs, equal in Goodness & fast Sailing
to any on the Continent, one carries 8 four Pounders and the other
10, with small arms Pikes, Cutlasses &c^ to carry flour to any Part of
the West Indies, the Briggs shall be well manned and compleatly
fitted and found for the Voyage We will take one half of the Cargoe
for the Freight to the Port of Delivery and will bring back one
half of the Load or Cargo for the State and agreeable to orders.
We will Purchase the Load of Flour on the Usual Commission (and
if necessary advance the Purchase money) and we will send a dis-
creet Sensible young Gentleman of mercantile Knowledge to transact
the Business in the West Indies each Brig will carry about 600
Barrels of Flour
600 Barrels of Flour will cost say — £60,000
300 for Freight 300 for the State will bring in the West Indies four
half loes per Barrel, which will amount to £3.600 Gold, this sum laid
out in Goods and brought to the Continent, at 80 for one (which is
less per Barrel, which will amount to £3.600 Gold, this sum laid out in
Goods and brought to the Continent, at 80 for one (which is less
than the current Price) will amount to £288.000 Continental Money,
by this Calculation the State will only risque £60.000 when the
Owner of the Vessel will risque his Vessel and outfits, which will
amount to £120.000. The Owner of the Vessel will also have to pay
at least £750 in Gold, in the West Indies for Seaman's Wages, and
other Disbursements, this will reduce the Owner of the Vessel his
half of the Sales of the Flour to £2,850 which brought here will
bring £228.000 By the above Calculation which we believe to be
just, the Owner of the Vessel risques Double the Sum to Sea
(not only to but from the West Indies that the State does, and the
State, if the Vessel returns will receive a Profit of £60.000 more
than the Proprietor of the Vessel.
We have some Coarse Cloths to the amount of about £25.000
which will Cost about £26 p yard, which we will sell to the State
Letters to the Council. 38 1
[Tim Pickering, By order of the Board, Philadelphia war office to December 8
Gov. I^e] g=,^^^ (-. c
Sir Yours of the 2'' inst was duly received, The North Carolina p 42
brigade is gone down the River on their way to the head of Elk. The
Virginia troops will follow. It is necessary that you make provision
therefore for the transportation of two thousand Men, besides the
North Carolina brigade, the latter you will dispatch as soon as they
arrive. The Virginians may be at Elk in Ten or Twelve days. Some
exertion will be requisite on your part, write us of your prospects;
and mention the number of water cask (if any) that will be neces-
sary to be sent with the Virginia troops, during the ten or Twelve
days mentioned, the craft you collect for the Virginia troops may
be employed in any short trips ; but you will be sure to have them
ready by that time. We hope there will be no failure in procuring
the number wanted.
P. S. the enemy ought not to know of the passing these troops
down the Bay : if it can be let it be a Secret, till they are all embarked
[Eph Blaine D. C. G. Philadelphia to Govr Lee] December 8
Red Book
Sir The distresses of the Army for want of Bread and my great j^'o- 25
fears respecting their present & future supply will sufficiently Ap- No. 44
pologize for my troubling your Excellency & Council so often with
the Business of my Department.
The depreciated State of our Currency, the Spirit of Monopoly
which so generally prevails with mankind, & the temper of the
Farmers to hold back from Sale such produce as they have to spare,
is very alarming and makes me dread a Disolution of the Army for
want of Bread, indeed I despair of being able to procure one third
of the quantity demanded for the ensuing Years Supply on any
terms without the aid of the Legislative Authorities, and the most
vigorous measures adopted to secure every Bushel of Wheat & Bar-
rel of Flour either in the Speculators or Millers Possession & pro-
curing the residue which is to spare. The IMillers & Speculators in
your State have I presume bought up considerable Quantities, I
wish it could be secured and means taken to stop their future pur-
chases while the wants of the Army are so great
As the Season is now at hand in which the Navigation of Chese-
peak & Delaware will be obstructed with Ice & cut off all Com-
munication of Supplies by Water which is the only easy mode of
transporting Provisions towards Camp.
I have some time ago given directions to my Assistants in your
& Delaware State, to rise their utmost exertions to forward every
ounce of Flour in their Possession before the 20*^ Instant & have to
request your Excellency & Council to order the State Commissioners
382 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book which were appointed last Spring & this Fall, to deliver over to my
No. 25 Assistants all Flour which remains in their Possession, who have
directions to forward the same.
M"" Dallam has been lately delivering IVP Smith (Agent for the
French Consul) a considerable quantity of Flour which I expected,
it is very hard that his Magazines should be fill'd with Flour when
I can assure your Excellency our Army has been seven Days without
Bread, and preparing to go into Winter Quarters with empty Maga-
zines, the Idea distresses me exceedingly.
Your Excellency & Council will please to take these matters into
your most serious Consideration & adopt such measures as will
enable my Assistants to obtain all the spare Flour in State else the
Army will undoubtedly Suffer.
I was happy when at Annapolis in finding your Honourable As-
sembly disposed to render every Aid to procure the quota of Flour
& to detect all kind of Monopoly of Provisions, which will be of
infinite service to the public
December 8 [Conrad T. Wederstrandt Kent Island to His Excellency
Red Book Thomas Sim Lee Esquire]
No. 24
Letter Sir Aquila Brown has my direction to purchase what good beef
°'^ he can on this Island : He will in a day or two wait on your Excel-
lency and inform you of what he can do therein or write you on the
Subject. He thinks there is but little quantity to be had and I have
desired him to buy what he can deliver at Broad creek ferry not
exceeding a dollar p pound. M*" Rawlins says he will send it over &
deliver it at M"" CrissoU's office for twenty dollar -p beef or five
dollars p quarter. I think his terms high, If you please to send a
Vessel for it or accept his terms, please to inform M'' Brown who
will not neglect to procure the beef on the best terms as soon as
possible. I shall immediately on the main endeavour to execute as
much of your order as will be in my power & on the best terms I
can. Should the quantity M'' Brown procure here & that I buy on
main exceed your order I shall take the overplus on the account of
the United States, if you should not want it, and will if agreeable
pay M*" Crissoll for securing it and furnish him Salt to do it. M"^
Brown will want money to pay for the purchase he makes which I
hope you'll have in your power to order to him
•P, . [Conrad T. Wederstrandt, Queen Ann's County to His Excellency
Red Book Thomas Sim Lee Esquire]
No. 24
Letter Sir John Beale Bordley Esquire being in Philadelphia and the
^°' ^ Superintendent of his farm on a Journey that way I can't purchase
his beeves 'till he returns and perhaps not at all, as I am told they
are to be disposed otherwise, which I shall know as soon as I see
Letters to the Council. 383
the Farmer who is dayly expected at home, of W" Paca Rsq''s Red Book
Farmer I have engaged 3000* weight of beef at 7/6'' [/ lb and wait ^'^-^^
for Capt" Gordon's coming to have the beeves slaughtered and
dehvered. I applyed to Edw"^ Tilghman Esquire but his price for
beef now being los -p tb soon exix:cting 12/6'' and not wilHng to
kill for any man till the cash for the Supposed weight is counted
down; I could not treat with him. perhaps I shall be more fortunate
on application to other persons I am on my way to see : but such
precedent is very hurtful as well as that of purchasing pork at eighty
pounds Continental Currency -p hundred weight and the use of the
market on which terms private Pensons dealt here yesterday for
about Two thousand weight of it and which I unrlerstand The
purchaser buy for his own use. It has such an effect on me, that I
wish with all my heart I had not undertook the publick purchases
and how to proceed I am intirly at a loss, for I am credibly informed
M"" Barnaby living at Oxford has given twenty pounds Continental
Currency p bushel for wheat, and what can be intended by such a
conduct but the ruin of the common cause ; I am sorry to mention it
to your Excellency, but I think my duty obliges me to do it, with-
out proper support. Instructions and great deal of Cash, I foresee
my utmost endeavours must prove unsuccessful and the necessary
Supplies can't be procured.
I have the honour to be Your Excellency's most obed' humble
Servant
[De la Luzerne, Philadelphia, to " Mr. le Gouvr du Maryland "] December
12
Monsieur I'ai I'honneur de Vous adresser copie d'un rapport qui
vient d'arriver de New York et sur lequel on peut faire fond, les
vaisseaux de S. M. et autres batimens qui sout actuellement dans la
Baye de Chesapeak paroissent reellement menaces par la flotte et les
troupes de debarquement qui sout a Sandyhook. Je ne puis dans
cette circonstance que recourrir aux bons offices de Votre Excellence,
et rempli de confiance dans le bonnes dispositions que Vous avez deja
manifestees, je Vous supplie de Vouloir bien Vous concerter avec
M. le M^ de Vaudreuil ou tout autre ofificier commandant les Vais-
seaux ou un Vaisseau de S. M. dans la Baye de Chesapeak et de lui
procurer les moyens de mettre etat de defTense le poste qu'il aura
choisi.
I'ai re^u. Monsieur, la lettre dont Vous m'avez honnore le 3. de
ce mois. L'ai ete bien sensible aux temoiguages qu'elle contient, et
je Vous prie de vouloir bien en marquer ma reconnoissance aux
representans de I'etat dont Vous etes Gouverneur Je n'ai pas de
nouvelles de I'arrivee de M"" le C de Grasse dans Votre Baye, mais
je suis bien siir d'avance des preuves d' affection et d'amitie que cet
officer ou tout autre Comand"" frangois recevra de Vous et des habi-
384 Journal and Correspondence.
December tans du Maryland, et je regarde conune un bonheur toutes les occa-
^^ sions qui se presentent de consolider I'union qui existe entre les
deux nations. Je ferai part a M"" Gerard des choses obligeantes dout
Vous me chargez pour lui, et j'espere que mon attachement pour
I'Amerique unie justiffiera celles que Vous avez bien voulu m'adres-
ser.
Je suis avec un respectueux attachement Monsieur De Votre Ex-
cellence le tres humble et tres obeissant Serviteur
December [Stephen West Woodyard to Thomas Johnson Esquire Clerk of
^ ,„ 14 the Council]
Red Book -"
No. 24 Sir I have but iust now received The Answer of The Governor
Letter
No. 4 & Council to my offer of some Stockings for the use of The Army.
See J commend very much these Honourable Gentlemen for their Care
Dec. 14 in purchasing as cheap as may be for the publick but I fear their
good intentions will not work a reduction of prices till a general
Regulation takes place. I feel, most woefully, the exorbitance of
the Times, and am compelled, from mere necessity & self preser-
vation, to obtain prices, in some degree proportionate. I wish I was
able to give to the Army the necessaries they want, but that un-
happily, is not the Case with me. I am informed that Our Executive
gave 120/ per Livre at the foot of an Invoice from France; If so I
am certain my stockings woud amount to more than 50 dollars a
pair, as they woud Cost upwards of 3 Livres ; and as the lowest price
at Philadelphia for such is 50 dollars, I think my self well warranted,
from those & the Circumstances of every thing round me to expect
the same rates the Continental Cloathiers are giving, However to
avoid unnecessary trouble to Their Honours I am willing to meet
them half way ; They offer 35 dollars ; I think the Corr' Prices lately
for such have been, & are at least, 50, the medium is 42^ & under
our Present Circumstances, there can be no doubt of the propriety
of His Excellency & Their Honours allowing me that price which
I have reasons to believe is Comparatively low.
December [Sam Huntington, President, Philadelphia to His Excellency
Red Book Governor Johnson]
•r^°-^ Sir Your Excellency will receive herewith enclosed two acts of
No. 86 Congress of the 11"^ instant and one other Act of this day; by which
you will be inform'd that Congress have determin'd to call upon
the several States to furnish their Quotas of such supplies as may
from time to time be wanted for carrying on the war taking due care
to suit the conveniencies of the several States and the articles by them
respectively furnished shall be credited towards their quotas of the
monies they are called upon to raise for the United States at equal
prices for articles of the same kind & quality and for others in due
Letters to the Council. 385
proportion, and the accounts finally adjusted so as to do equity to Red Book
all the States. ^''-^
By the separate act of the 1 1'^ inst. you will observe the Quantity
at present requested from the State of Maryland is five thousand
barrels of flour & five thousand barrels of indian corn, in addition
to the fifteen thousand barrels of flour heretofore required It is the
desire of Congress that each State should use all possible economy
& dispatch in procuring the Articles requested of them.
So soon as Congress are inform'd that the several States can &
will furnish the provisions necessary for the Army the many persons
heretofore employed in the purchasing Commissaries department for
that purpose may be dismiss'd
I have the honour to be with the highest respect your Exc''* most
ob* Serv'
[W. Smith, Baltimore, to the Honble. Daniel Carroll] December
Sir Your favor of the 12"' Ins' I this moment received therefore Red Book
could not give you an answer on Tuesday as requested. But will No. 22
with pleasure give you every information in my power on the Sub- No. 70
ject of your Letter.
From the latest accounts I have rec'^ from Cape Francais, (which
I believe is the best market for flour in the West Indies) flour sold
there at four half Jos "p barrell. The barrells for that market are
generaly calculated for one hundred & three quarters each. What
the price is at Martinicos I cant exactly say but suppose it may be
nearly the same as at the Capes, or perhaps something under Flour
at S' Eustatia is much lower, our vessells at that place purchase that
article to carry to the cape which afiford a good profit. Insurance
from hence to the West Indies at 33^ to 40 -p Cent according to
the force & sailing of the vessell insured. The last vessell done at
this office was at 62^. From sixty to Sixty five. I believe any good
vessell may be done to at & from. The Philadelphia provisions I am
informed have been generally higher since the commencement of the
present war, than at this place
The freights I have paid for acco' of his most christian Majesty,
have been from forty to fifty Livres p bP to the W. Indies. What pro-
portion of the Cargo might be taken in Lieu thereof I cant say but I
presume freight will rise as every thing else does. The expence of fit-
ing out, victualing & maning vessells, are at this time beyond concep-
tion. I have a small Brig now in port, which I have ofTerd to M''
Holker, and expect his answer by next post. Should he not take her
and you want such a one immediately you may have her on such terms
as can be afforded. I also dayly expect a Boat from Cape Francois
which carries 60 hh'^^ or about 400 b'^^ Should she arrive safe. I will
take a freight for her if the terms offerd are adequate to the Risque
25
386 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book & expence. The common freight from the W. Indies is 20 to 25 p
^•^^ Cent on Wet goods And Ten to i2| on dry goods
It will always give me pleasure to render you every assistance
& information in my power.
P. S. As I dont know to whom to apply you'll oblige me by direct-
ing an acco' of Shot del*^ Capt. Harrison for the Defence, to be sent
me by the first opp^
Since writing the above I have seen a Capt. Taylor from the Cape
which left the latter end of October & says flour at times was down
two & a half Jo^ owing to several Ships having arrived from old
france
December [Geo P. Keeports, Baltimore to His Excelly Thomas Sim Lee Esqr.
RedBoo'^ pr. Thos. Morfit]
N0.20 yi^ij It Please your Excell^ Inclosed you have an Inventory of
No. 191 Cloths Col° Jn° Dorsey & W™ Hammond have, the Quality is Good
and they Come Cheap as Goods Now Sell. There is Two men from
Philad^ About Purchasing them they will Take them at the Prices
Sett on them If they are not Purchased for the State Col° Dorsey
and Hammond Express a Desire this State shou'd have them in
Preference to any Person and have Engaged not to Part with them
untill I Hear from Your ExcelF About them which they Expect
will not be Longer then to morrow Evening or Early the day Fol-
lowing
I Received your Letter of the ii**^ Ins* Yesterday Desiring me to
Look at some Cloths M"" Chase Infor*^ you of which are the Cloths
Above mentioned
I Wrote you the 12* by Serg' Neary and Inclosed you Some
Samples of Cloths Col° Dorsey has a Small Invoice of About 400
yds but not Receiving an Answer In Time and Thinking them a
Bargain have Bo* them on Condition your Excellency Approves
of the Purchase. There is not any Blanketts to be had Excepting
those at £112 :io I mentioned in my Former Letter Linnen of the
Quallity Suitable for Shirts is Very Scarce not any to be had at
Present not any Word from M"" Faw as yet. Your Excell^ will
Please to Favour me with an Answer and Instructions how to Pro-
ceed in Regard to the Purchases above mentioned by the Barer
hereof (Thomas Morfit) whom I have Hired on Purpose to Wait on
^ , your Excellency with this Letter
December -^
16 I am your Excell^^ m° obed* Hb'^ Serv*
Brown
Book I
^''see [George Washington Headquarters, Morristown, to Gov. Lee]
^^^No' 22 ^''' '^^^ situation of the army with respect to supplies is beyond
p. 48 description alarming. It has been five or six weeks past on half
Letters to the Council. 387
allowance, and we have not more than three days bread at a third jj'"'^*"
allowance on hand, nor any where within reach. When this is j^v^ 25
exhausted we must depend on the precarious j^leaning^s of the neigh-
bouring country. Our magazines are absolutely empty every where,
and our commissaries entirely destitute of money or credit to replen-
ish them. We have never experienced a like extremity at any period
of the war. We have often felt temporary want from accidental
delays in forwarding supplies, but we always had something in our
magazines and the means of procuring more. Neither one nor the
other is at present the case. This representation is the result of a
minute examination of our resources. Unless some extraordinary
and immediate exertions are made by the States, from which we
draw our supplies, there is every appearance that the army will infal-
libly disband in a fortnight. I think it my duty to lay this candid
view of our situation before your Excellency, and to intreat the
vigorous interposition of the state to rescue us from the danger of an
event which if it did not prove the total ruin of our affairs, would
a least give them a shock from which they would not easily recover,
and plunge us into a train of new and still more perplexing embar-
rassments than any we have hitherto felt.
I have the honor to be with the most perfect regard Your Excel-
lency's Most ob* Serv* Go. Washington
[William Jacob, Baltimore to Gov. Lee.] December
16
[Asks for a captamcy.] Red Book
No. 22
Letter
[H. HoUingsworth Head of Elk to the Honble Governor & Council] >Jo. 6
December
And please your Excellency & Honors, Yesterday I rece*^ a letter 21
from the Board of War and another this day relative to the pro- L^^er c C
viding transports for the Troops bound to the southward, inclosed No. 22
are Copys of their letters to which I refer to your Honour as the ^'^
frost has put it out of my Power to comply with their request, as
all the Vessels I have collected, and all that I could collect are now
froze up in the head of the Bay, fifteen of which I had embark'd
Gen' Hogans Brigade & Baggage on board of, and now landing them
again on the ice a little above Turkey Point, in order for their going
by land, have Provided Wagons &^^ (at the Generals request who
is indefatiagable to get forward).
You will observe by the contents of those letters that it is the
opinion of the Honorable Board that the Virginia Troops shall go
by water, and that Vessels be provided for that purpose that a post
be provided that will not freese I sincerely wish I could comply with
their request (but tis dificult) I would therefore advise that the
Vessels be prepared at Annapolis no Port to the North of that \\\\\
do, and those of the Eastern shore in particular are improper as the
388 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book Troops & Baggage when embarked must be expected to sail with
No. 22 Western Wind which will detain them in any of the Eastern Shore
Creeks, inlets, or Ports untill another Frost may happen, when from
the City of Annapolis they may go off with a fair wind (the first of
a N. Wester) and be out of danger before a frost can Check them,
as you will observe by the inclos'd letters that the Board expects my
answer, acquainting them of the probability of success and my
opinion of the Possibility of getting Craft. He thank you to wright
me on the Subject, and also to give your opinion of what place the
Troops had best imbark at and when, and what Vessels can be had
to carry them
December [Richard Peters, By order. War office to Col Hollingsworth]
17
Sir On conversing with General Woodford we find that the Vir-
ginia Troops must inevitably go down the Bay by Water no Wag-
gons being within our power to convey their Baggage. It seems
most probable that the passage immediately by water from Elk
will be Obstructed by the Ice, Therefore the Vessells must be col-
lected at some place the least likely to be frozen up & on the Eastern
side of Susquehanna Kent Island or Charles Town, to us have been
mentioned but you will judge for Yourself being most intimately
acquainted with Circumstances, Waggons must be in readiness to
convey the Baggage to the place of Embarkation from Elk or indeed
from Xteen for if the water Passage be practicable the Troops will
take advantage of it, if not the Waggons conveying their Baggage
by Land from hence can carry it to the Vessells. We wait with
Impatience to hear what your success has been in Collecting Vessells.
December [Tim. Pickering War Office to Colo Hollingsworth]
Sir We have rec*^ your letter of the 16*^ Ins* by Jiles. For answer
relative to Craft to be provided for transporting the Virginia troops
we refer you to our letter of yesterday sent off this day by Express,
copy of which is inclosed, notwithstanding the difficulties attending
their passage by water, we are convinced a land march would be
still more embarrassing, and therefore urgenty repeat our request
that you would spare no pains to procure the necessary number of
transports, and collect them at some rendevous on the eastern shore
(the most convenient you can find) that will assuredly remain open
notwithstanding the Frosts
December [Henry Lee Junr Maj. Com. Md. Monmouth, to the Honr The
Red Book Delegates in Congress from the State of Maryland
j^°ter Gentlemen. I beg leave to refer to you the enclosed paragraph
No. 29 of a let. from Gen. Smallwood in answer to my application in behalf
of the Maryland Officers in my corps.
Letters to the Council. 389
I cannot but consider the restriction as very injurious, especially Red Book
when a late resolution of Congress declares the additional battalions ^'■>- 5
to be on the same footinj^ as the troops from the State or States, to
which they may respectively belong.
I flatter myself, that it will be in your power gentlemen to author-
ize Captain M'^Lane to draw the full allowance to the Maryland
gentlemen, & I assure you, that no relief can ever come more
seasonably
rW. Smith Baltimore to the Honble Daniel Carroll Esqr] December
Sir Having seen an Advertisement by his Ex'^y the gov*" & Coun- Ked Book
oil respecting vessells wanted, on freight, I take the liljerty of inform- L^uer
ing you, that I have now in port two good Vessells, one a Brig^ No. 68
mounts Ten guns Six & four pounders, will carry about 80 hh"*' or
500 b'''" the other a remarkable fine schooner boat one of the best
sailers in this Bay, she carries 2 guns Swivels &c^ I will take a freight
for either or both those vessells to Hispaniola (which I presume is
the best market in the W Indies for provisions) at the rate of 50
Livres p bbl for flour, clear of all dutys & port charges. I informed
you in my last, that I had of¥erd those Vessells to M"' Holker, I have
not yet rec*^ his answer, but expect to hear from him by return of the
post on friday. I have however some reason to expect M"" Holker
does not want to freight any vessells immediately. Any return
freights the State may want shall be brought on the Customary
Terms I presume you will have found some general plan or find on
terms to propose. I will therefore thank you for a line by way of
information, should the state prefer giving a share of the Cargo
in Lieu of freight it will be equally agreeable to me & I dont doubt
generally so.
[Philip Key & Uriah Forrest to Gov. Lee] December
Sir The Schooner Union, Our Property, will carry about four
hundred and fifty Barrels fflour She is now ready to take in her
Load, and will Sail with the first Vessells that goes from Baltimore
is a new Vessel & Promises to be a Prime Sailer We expect half the
Proceeds in the West indies and will take in, freight free your
Goods, Provided they are not of so Bulky a kind, as to more than
half fill the schooner, & thereby Prevent our Importing an equal
quantity. If your Excellency shou'd Accept this offer Please signify
it as soon as Convenient, as the Tobacco with which we mean to
Load in case you should not take her is an expence to us until on
Board
[John Randall Camp Near Morris Town to His Excellency December
Thomas Sim Lee] ^
Sir I wrote you a letter the third Ins* which I hope you receiv'd.
I've issued all the Cloathing I brought up. am getting Overalls made
390 Journal and Correspondence.
December of the Cloth, but we are much retarded and find the work more
^^ tedious than expected for want of proper Implements which I've
sent for to Philadelphia, when they arrive and the disagreable work
of Cutting over expect to go on much faster. I find our calculations
at Annapolis erronious Instead of two yards of f Cloth I find it takes
two and a half for a Middle Siz'd pair of Overalls, and more for
large, those made at Annapolis were too short in general. I hope
we shall profit by experience for the future and have our winter
Cloathing provided in Summer.
The sufferings of our Troops, for many species of Cloathing is
very distressing, especially Blankets Shoes Stockings or Socks, to
wear with Overalls. Our dependence on the Continent is very un-
certain even for coats and waistcoats. I've not yet been able to get
proper returns of the deficiency as soon as I can I will transmit
them and every other matter. I may think worthy your Excellency's
attention.
December [Tim Pickering War Office to His Excellency, Thomas Sim Lee]
27
Red Book Sir L' Col° Adams has shewn us a letter from General Small-
Letter wood inclosing the certificate of promotions herewith transmitted.
No. 5 A letter from Gen' Washington of the 6'*^ inst. agrees with that cer-
tificate as to the dates of Col° Stone's and Col° Richardson's resig-
nations. Your ratification of the promotions of Col° Adams & L*
Col° Woolford will enable us to issue their commissions. The other
promotions certified by Gen' Smallwood are in suspense ; and perhaps
from the expected exchange of regiments it may be best to postpone
the issuing Lt. Col° Woolford's commission
We have the honour to be with the greatest respect your very
obed* Servants By order of the board
Brown [Henry Knox Morristown to George Washington]
Letter I have the honor to return the letter from Governor Johnson
No. 26 of the State of Maryland to your Excellency of the 2f^ October
27 last.
;xtract The proposal of making the companies of Artillery from that State
one Corps would be complied with, totally derange the system of
promotion in the line of Artillery, and introduce every bad conse-
quence that can follow the superseding a great number of the Cap-
tains of Artillery who are senior to Capt. Brown, the oldest Capt.
from the State of Maryland. And were the precedent fixed in this
instance, each state who have two or three companies of Artillery,
would for the gratification of its ofificers, use its influence to have
separate Corps under the command of the senior officer of the State,
at the expence of the destruction of the system of the Continental
Artillery. Captains Brown's and Dorsey's companies from Maryland,
Extract
Letters to the Council. 391
which joined the Army at Valley Forge, have been attached & an- Brown ^
nexed to Col° Harrison's liattaHon of ten companies from the State ^^^ ^°-
of Virginia which completes that battalion according to the estab-
lishment of twelve companies. The principle of promotion in the
Artillery is to rise to Captains regimentally, and to Field Officers
in the line of the Corps. No promotion has yet taken place so as to
intermix the Officers of the above two companies from Maryland
with those from Virginia. The companies from Virginia will soon
be so weak as not to have more than sixty or seventy inlisted for
the war in the ten companies, whereas those three companies from
Maryland, viz. Brown's Dorsey's and late Gales (a company which
joined about three months ago, and whose Captain has died since
that period) amount to about two hundred non-commissioned ofificers
& Privates, most of whom are for the war.
From this State of facts perhaps it may appear, that as the ten
Virginia Companies are so weak it will be necessary to reduce them
to eight and to make four companies of the three from Maryland to
compose Col° Harrison's Battalion, which will make a promotion
to Captaincies of Capt, Lieut^ Smith and Finley, the ofificers men-
tioned in the Governor's letter; and will be complying with his
request and wish, so far as to provide for those two ofificers, and
the making four companies from the State of Maryland ; and will
entirely prevent the confusion which would attend making a young
Captain a Major.
The inconvenience that would result from this arrangement would
be, that some of the Captain Lieut* of the Virginia companies, who
are senior to Capt. Lieut. Smith & Finley, would probably think
themselves injured by the promotion of those Gentlemen to com-
panies. Perhaps this is an evil which cannot be avoided, consider-
ing the political reasons which urge the measure.
If your Excellency should approve of this arrangement, which
is agreeable to Gen' Smallwoods sentiments, it would perhaps be
necessary for a Resolve of Congress to incorporate the companies
of the State of Maryland into Col Harrison's Battalion.
[Jas Calhoun, Baltimore, to His Excellency Gov Lee] December
Sir I yesterday received Your Excellencies Letter of the 23"^ Ins* See
respecting the forwarding Cloathing to the Army. Capt Keeport Liber C C
informs me there will be about six Waggon Load and that there is no p. 48"
Troops here of the Maryland Line to Escort them except Serg*
Neary — the Capt" intends waiting on you at Annapolis in a day or
two & believe might be persuaded to take charge of the Cloathing
to Camp if he can be spared from here.
The Purchasing Commissary has this day apply'd to me for
Waggons to Transport 370 Barrels of Flour from this place and the
Flour of 10500 Bushels of Wheat from Harford County to Camp.
392 Journal and Correspondence.
December this requisition it will be utterly imposible for me to comply with
^^ unless Teams impressed for the purpose as they are not to be had
on hire in my District at any rate, and I have but three Public Teams
here which is barely sufficient to Haul Hay and Firewood to this
Post.
I must therefore be under the necessity of applying to Your Excel-
lency and the Council to give such orders for the Impressing of
Teams (as well for the Purpose of transporting Flour to the Army
as the Cloathing above mentioned) as to Your Hon^'^ Board may
seem meet
December [Moses Rawlings, Fort Frederick, to Gov. Lee]
Sir I have the honour to acquaint your Excellency that M*" Reed
has just return'd from Phila. by whom the Board of war informs
me that the prisoners will be up in a few days, and as I have heard
Nothing from your Excel^ respecting the Guard, I begin to grow
very uneasy for fear they should arrive before I am Provided with
a guard to receive them
I have sent M"" Jacobs To the Treasury of our State for seventy
five thousand dollars By a request of Coll° Blaine, Commissary
General, who informs me he has a Draft on the Treasury for that
sum. If the whole money Cannot be had at Annapolis I hope your
Excellency will be pleased to Give me an order on the high Sheriff
of Washington County for what Public money he Can Spare, for
I am in great Distress for Cash in order to make good some Con-
tracts
Your Excellency will please To inform me Respecting the Guard.
December [Invoice of 6 Bales Woolens purchased by W™ Young in the
R d B ok St^te of Virginia and Consigned M'' Daniel Bowly for Sale p Sloop
No. 25 Polly.]
M
N° I @ 5-5 Bales Blue and Green half]
thicks 300 y"^^ each @ 7" I Pieces s d
J .. I. J 11312 4..0
dutch p yard J "^
I Bale green double Cloth 195..0..0
Commission 5 p C* 75.. i.. 3
Advance 4600 p Cent
Virg^ Cur.
25 p C to reduce it into Maryland Cur.
To Sloop Polly for freight
474.. 16.. li
21841.. I.. 9
22315.. 17.. lOj
5578.. 19- 5
27894.. 1 7" 34
166..13.. 4
£28061.. 10.. 7I
Letters to the Council. 393
Baltimore 29"^ Decern 1779 I hereby Certify that the above is a Red Book
fair and true Copy of M'' Young's Invoice of Goods bought by him ^^
of Well's Cooper & Co. at Nansemond in Virginia.
Dan. Bowly
[Geo. Plater and James Forbes, Philadelphia, to Gov. Lee] December
Sir We received the inclosed from Major Lee the other Day. I Ked Book
beg Leave to forward it for the Consideration of your Excellency Letter
& the Council, being well assured that you will do all in your Power No. 28
to relieve the Necessities of those valuable Men who are in Maj.
Lee's Corps. We have applied to the Board of War, I find nothing
can be done here. On the 23*^ inst. an Embarkation took Place at
New York, & from the Number of Vessels one hundred sixty three,
we apprehend it to be very considerable, their Destination not
certainly known, but from Circumstances we fear they are intended,
in Part or the whole, to reinforce their Troops in the Southern
Quarter,
[Wm Hanna, Annapolis, to Council] December
[Offers to build a " brig proper for a letter of mark " with mate-
rials from the Eastern Shore]
[H. Hollingsworth Head of Elk, to His Excellency the Governor and December
the Honourable Council] ^°
Gentlemen I yesterday rec** an Order on the Treasury of this State
for four hundred Thousand dollars, one hundred & fifty thousand of
which in favor of James Calhoon Esq"" D. Q. M. G' Baltimore, the
other Two hundred and fifty thousand to my use at this post, where
I am in the greatest want of it, my reasons for trouble your Excel-
lency and Honnours on this Occasion is that this day I saw M*" John
Strawbridge late Sheriff & Collector for this Co*^ who Informed
me that he had about one hundred thousand Pounds Collected which
he should be glad to pay to me providing I had an Order on him.
I submit it whether an order to me, on M'' Strawbridge from your
Treasury for my part of the order and my Rec* would not answer
every end as fully as if M'' Strawbridge should go down with the
money, and save much time and some Expence, Tho^ Jiles my Ex-
press waits on M"" Harwood with the order who is a safe hand for
either the money or Order, and waits your direction on the matter
[H. Hollingsworth D. O. M. G. to His Excellency the Governor and December
the Honourable Council] ^°
And please your Excellency and Honours. As I find a second
attact made on my Character to the Northward, while I have been
engaged in Assisting General Hogans Brigade of Carolina Troops to
394 Journal and Correspondence.
December the Southward and makeing Preperation for the Virginia Division,
3" not doubting but the same cause which actuated my Enemy's to this
act in Philadelphia though disapointed may have induced their
Attact elsewhere, therefore least that should be the case I have taken
the Liberty to Inclose three Letters which passed between Major
General Green and myself on a Similar Occasion, I say Similar
because it was by the same persons and actuated by the same cause
(Disapointment) in which Letters your Honours will Observe after
the Strictest Scrutiny the General rather thanks and applauds my
Conduct than Censures it, since which I have had the Honour to
pass my Accounts with Col° Charles Pettit A. Q. M. G. to the first
of August, without the least Objection, as will appear by the In-
closed Certificate, and am now makeing them out to this date, not
doubting in the least of giveing the same Satisfaction, as I am
Premiture in this defence, not knowing (for certain) that there
has been any Charge laid with you, only judging from what has
been done in other places, I take the Liberty of this Oppertunity to
Solicit that should any such Accusations have been laid (or may
hereafter) that I may have an open and Candid Hearing before any
Judgment is given, or measures taken to my Prejudice this common
Justice Imboldens me to Solicit and Expect from your Excellency
and Honours
P. S. I beg leave to Solicit the return of the Inclosed Letters p
Bearer
1780 [Robert Buchanan to Gov Lee]
January
Sir The inclosed Letter which I have this Moment received from
the Deputy Comm^ Gen' I have shewn to the Commissioners under
the late Act of Assembly in Order to induce them to stop the sending
forward Flour. They do not think themselves at liberty to take any
Notice of it without your Excellencys orders and have requested
me to transmit it to you for your Consideration. During the
absence of the Bearer I shall think it my duty to refuse delivering
any more Flour out of my Magazine and shall therefore anxiously
wait your Excellencys Answer.
N B. Your Excellency will please return me the inclosed by the
Bearer.
January i [John McClellan, Richd Lemmon and I. Griest, Baltimore to
^^edBook Gov. Lee]
No. 23 -"
N ^6^ Sir We are sorry to be under the necessity of giving your ExcelF
and their Hon" such repeated trouble, but as we wish to conduct
ourselves in the most unexceptionable manner, especially as we
have many Enemies, we hope you will excuse us. We have seized
a quantity of Indian Corn in the hands of M*" Will™ Spear, perhaps
Letters to the Council. 395
three or four hund'^ Bushels, M*^ Spear alledges he purchased it for Red Book
M'^ Weston and would have us to consider it as M*" Weston's, the ^°- ^^
it has not been delivered, but intended to be delivered in considera-
tion of a former contract between them, as it is alledjjed by M""
Spear that it was imported from Virginia, we are somewhat dou1;t-
ful in what manner to proceed, especially as the Laws of the last
Session of Assembly have not yet come up.
We would further beg your patience in informing us [whether] all
wheat and other grain which we have found, or may find in ware-
houses is subject to seizure, or whether it is to be taken in the
proportions mentioned in the Law for supplying the Army. We are
at a loss to Judge whether grain found as above will fall under
the Ingrossing Law, and consequently subject the whole to seizure
or not. We hope in a few days to furnish y"" Excel^ and their Hon"
with a particular Account of seisures and disbursements by us. In
the mean time must request your order for £3000 more in order to
enable us to proceed effectually the contents of your first order being
nearly expended.
[Henry Shryock, Hagerstown to Gov Lee] January 2
Red Book
Sir Agreable to your Excelencys Request I have sent By Doc*" No. 27
Henry Shnebely the three Horses Purchased By Me and Viewed ^^ jj
By Coll Rawlings and have Inclosed his Certificate I have Not yet
Rec*^ a Suficient Sum of Mony on the order your Excelency sent Me
on the Collector to Descharge My ac* But Expected In a few Days
When I shall Make out My ac' and Transmit the same to your
Excelency
[C'd T. Wederstrandt, Wye River, Queen Ann's C'^ to Gov. Lee] January 2
2^ January 1 780
Sir I have the honour to transmit to your Excellency an Ace'
herein inclosed of 5233** of beef purchased for this State and sent to
Annapolis p the State boat Plater, James Stewart master the 16'^
Ult° The hard weather Setting prevented any more to be done that
way, particularly as I could not procure John Beale Bordley Esq""'^
Cattle, which I am rightly informed he has sold nearly for as much
more money as I was limited p*" your order.
My general purchases have been much hurt for the want of cash,
having been penyless this month pass ; The Express I expected from
Philadelphia with a Supply not coming, I sent there IM"' Robert
Walters but he returned without any Col. Blaine being at head
Quarters; He brought me an Account that a warrant was granted
by Congress on Thom^ Harwood Esq'' Treasurer, who has order
to pay me Three hundred & fifty thousand dollars : but that sum is
insufificient to one indebted for the States upwards of £200000.
396 Journal and Correspondence.
January 2 before the pork purchase begun ; It is true I have but a poor prospect
to effectuate it for for the want of cash : yet on pubHc faith I get
some at £75.. — .. — & so being determined not to exceed that price
unless I am ordered : tho' private purchasers have given in my neigh-
bourhood £80.. — .. — & the rise of the market; £85.. — .. — & £100,
Certain, and that I am informed M'' Page in Kent County purchasing
for the States under Col Patrick Ewing gives £100.. — .. — p hun-
dred vv^eight for it but I can't take on me to follow those Examples
who are too ruinous to the public Credit, and I believe all pork
might have been purchased at £75.. — .. — *p hundred weight and the
Sellers satisfyed
Should I be able to Cross the baye from Kent Island I shall wait
on your Excellency Tuesday next; but should the weather prevent
it, I shall be much obliged to you to send me -p the return of the
bearer M"" Grason, the Commodore's nephew, an order on the Treas-
urer of the State on the Eastern shore, by which my present distress
may be alleviated, and I may be able to go on with the large purchases
expected from me; for without timely assistance I am ruined, The
Army must Suffer or the necessaries hereafter procured at a con-
siderable advance.
Your flour was not ready to send p the Plater since Ten days it
is in Store at Emerson's landing on this river and I shall forward
it to Annapolis p first opportunity after the navigation at that place
is free from Ice, as the waggoning of it to the mouth of the river
would cost upwards of Sixty pounds, about £6.. — .. — -p bar'
Superfine flour p O £60.. — .. — Common ditto p O 52.. — ..10 —
January 3 [W. Smith, Baltimore, to Gov. Lee " in Councill "]
Sir I am directed by the Agent general for the Marine of France
to load flour for the fleet & army of his most Christian Majesty in
the West Indies, on Board the Brig. Hawke, commanded by Capt.
Taylor.
The Hawke mounts ten carriage guns and will carry about thirty
men. I must therefore request your Excellency will send p the bearer
hereof of a permission to take this Cargo on Board.
This State has an ace* against me for shot furnish'd Capt. Harri-
son of the Defence. If convenient I wish to have by return of the
bearer to enable me to close the Acco*^ of that unfortunate adventure.
P. S. You'll oblige me much by despatching the bearer as soon
as may be, as he goes express on this business
January 3 [W. Smith, Baltimore, to Gov. Lee]
Sir Since I closed my letter of this date I have seen an Extract
from an Ace' of Assembly, for supplying the Army with flour &c*
by which Comm" are empowered to seize in the hands of all persons
Letters to the Council. 2)(j7
without exception such flour as may be found. And as I have a January 3
quantity of wheat & flour jjurchased for tlie Marine of France, I
would be obhgd to your Excell^ & the Council for information on
this head, as I have understood the commiss" are of oppinion this
flour comes within the Law, and I would Just beg leave to observe
that several Vessells are chartered to Carry the provisions in my
possession to the fleet. And some transports are dayly lookd for
from the West Indies for the same purpose. I have taken the liberty
to mention this matter, as I observe the com" are under the direction
of the Gov"" & Council
[J. Gunby Camp near Morris Town to Col Forrest] January 3
D'' Forrest From our present Arrangement of Field Officers I
have the Honour to claim you as Lieu' Colonel to the 7''' Regiment
and shall have you muster'd accordingly, the bearer of this Serjeant
Enoch M'^Lane, I beg leave to Recommend as an honest fine Lad,
and send him to you for the purpose of a Recruiting Serjeant, to
be continued as long as you may think proper, or while recall'd and
to receive your orders & directions for the Execution of that busi-
ness, Cap' Beatty is ordered to Frederick Town with a Drum & fife,
and Cap' Lieu' Beall to George Town, as Recruiting officers; Ser-
jeants David Green Robert Green and Robert Yates, of the seventh
Regiment, are Recommended for Commissions in said Regiment ;
and will Apply to you for your Instructions, and Assistance, in the
Recruiting Business, Please have Money drawn for that purpose,
& give them your orders, Your Interest I am well convinced will
tend much to the Promotion of the Regiment ; if Cloathing is to be
had in the State, be as Early as you can in drawing for the Recruits,
of the Regiment, if Captain Beatty & Beall could have Clothing
drawn for them, and in readiness, that as soon as a man Enlists,
Scour him up, shave his face, put a new Suit of Cloaths on him,
powder his head, and make a Gentleman of them, as soon as they
become Soldiers, it would be a great Inducement for their Inlisting
& I am Confident there would not be half so many Desertions, with
Recruits in the State, that heretofore have been, I have the Pleasure
to Inform you that Excepting the 3*^ the y^ is the Strongest Regi-
ment in the Maryland Line & flatter myself that with your Assis-
tance it will soon be the Strongest & best in the Line, as we have
few good Serjeants now left in the Regiment, would be glad of vour
endeavours to have some Enlisted, which are qualified to fill the
places of those who are promoted ; the news of Camp Refer you to
Gen' Smallwood, & Capt. Jones & believe me Dear Forrest to be
with every Sentiment of Respect and Esteem. Your sincere Friend
& most Obed' H'''^ Serv'
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January 3 [Sam Smith Bait to His Excellency Thomas Sim Lee Esqr]
Sir I Had the Honor to receive your Excell^^ favor of the 24*^
Ult. & Note its Contents. The Terms I propos'd were first one Half
for carrying the other, this I will give myself in Tobacco, the other
are the same as given by the French & few Vessells have heretofore
offer'd even at that, The low price of Tobacco in the West Indies at
this Time is the Reason why Vessells are now to be had with less
difficulty. I do not understand how, I, who am only the Carryer can
be at Liberty when Connected with the Public to ship flour, (the
article, I presume, which Bears the Best Price), if you permit me to
be a Shipper it would make a difference in my Demands altho that
article has certainly fallen very much on all the Islands. In S'
Eustatius it sold by last acco' for 8 DolP "p B^'^ in Cape Francois
(the very Best Markett) at 9d @ 120 Livres -p B' equal to £4.. 10.. 5
this Curr^ The Severe weather has prevented us from loading, if
your Excell^ will inform me your Terms you propose to allow I
will be glad to accept them, if not at too great Disadvantage, I
shall be glad you would inform me as soon as possible I also expect
a very fine Schooner from Virg^ every Day, which if the Terms
fails I would put into the Public service
I am inform'd that a Law has pass'd the House to seize on all
flour without making any provision for public purchases, your Ex-
cell^ recollects that I had permission to purchase for the State of
Virg^ a part of which I Have in warehouse some in the Mills & some
in the farmers Hands, I should be glad to know whether the Law
can mean that this flour is to be seiz'd & the State of Virg* to take
Certificates, for Payment, is not the faith of the State pledg'd for
the Export, I shall be glad to be inform'd by your ExcelF (from
whom my Permit is how to act, it will be an easy Mode for the
Commissioners to provide for the Army by seizing M"" W. Smith &
my purchases, if necessary I would preferr Sending, indeed on being
properly secur'd I would have no Objection to Send.
January 5 [Geo Plater & James Forbes Philadelphia to His Excellency
Red Book Thomas Sim Lee Esqr]
No. 5
Jjo"q^ Sir Since our last addressed to your Excellency we are favor'd
For'd with the inclosed from Maj. Lee which we take the liberty to forward
SmSfwoS by General Smallwood, who will give every Information relative to
the Subject.
P. S. The Troops sailed from N. York by the last Intelligence
are six british Regiments, the Grenadiers & light Infantry of the
Army, Rawdon's Corps, the Legion, the Queen Rangers, & Hessian
Grenadiers making about five thousand effectives.
Letters to the Council. 399
[Henry Lee Junr Ma. Com. Md. to the Delegates from the State of Brown
Maryland in Congress, Philadelphia] ^^ntr ^"^ ^
Gentlemen I have the honor of your let. of the 24*^ I am sorry ^'^- '9
that any previous Steps are neces.sary for the completion of my
request. The season of the year is rigerous, the gentlemen desti-
tute of cloathing & their brother officers from Virginia comfortably
supplied.
This latter circumstance must wound the feelings of men of equal
merit & whose claim of attention from their country has the same
foundation.
A general return of my corps agreeable to a late resolution of
Congress has been for some time past lodged with the board of
war.
Captain M'^Lane has directed me to make an extract of the Mary-
land officers & soldiers & to present it
[Uriah Forrest, Baltimore Town to Mr. Carroll] January 8
Dear Sir inclosed is a sample of the Cloth you requested. I've
examined the Stores here relative to Cloths Linens &*^* & find that
Dorsey, Hammond & Steward, have an Assortment in which there
is a Sufficient quantity of Blue Broad Cloth to Coate the whole of
the Officers, there is several Pieces of coarse Blue and White that
wou'd answer well for the Soldiery, about one half is of other
Colours & they will not sell any part without the whole, I have
no doubt but it wou'd satisfy the Officers to take the Col'^ for Wais-
coats & Breeches, to these Cloths is tacked a parcell of Shalloons
but as the quantity will be more than necessary in making up the
Cloaths, the Owners will agree to keep one half w''^ will not leave
for sale more than suff* as they are all white & blue, the Colours
that will be wanting, they have also four very large Bolts of Baze
which I apprehend woud answer for Blanketts, by having it doubled,
it is 8/4 wide & would only come to 60 £ a blankett at 100 s. upon
the Livre the price they ask for the Goods, I am induced to take the
liberty of suggesting this mode of procuring Blanketts, from the
distressed Situation the Troops are represented to be in, not more
than one blanket to four Men; the fine Cloth will be about 75 £ a
yard. Col. Dorsey talks of going to Anna^ in which case he will
offer the Council these Goods, I do not think it is probable that such
a parcell of Blue will readily be met with again on so good terms.
M'' Hudson who has the management of this Spanish Cargoe has a
few p^ of coarse blue Cloth. He has also a parcel of ready made
Shirts of pretty good quality at £30, he has every kind of Linen,
for which he asks £6 for the Livre, but I believe wou'd take some-
thing lower for the fine, he has likewise low Priced Cambricks,
stockings and a fine Parcel of Hatts that wou'd come much lower for
400 Journal and Correspondence.
January 8 your Officers than they can be otherways procured. It was at his re-
quest that I look'd into these Goods he having understood that your
Council wou'd want, etc If this should be the case I shall readily do
any thing- that you may require here as the weather is such that I can-
not be able to get from hence before Wednesday Morning, if so soon,
I am uneasy for fear I may be wanted at Ann^ Capt. Marbury by
whom this goes can inform you the situation of our Troops, near 70
men has been discharged from my Reg' thro the course of last week
& from the Present distresses of the Army I am f earfull few of them
will reinlist & such as does will enter the Pennsylvania Line, as their
soldiers who lays at one end of Ours has been sometime Passed
regularly furnished with rum & other Necessaries. The officers who
have come down informs me that the Line expected Stores there
to be Issued on the i^' day of Jan''^ & that the Cont' Commissaries
have no Spirit at all. Cap' Keeport will meet with difficulty in getting
waggons he writes his Excellency by this opportunity I am with
great respect Sir Your Obed' Serv*
January 8 [Sam Smith, Bait, to His Excellcy Thos Sim Lee Esqr]
Sir I did myself the Honor of writing your Excell^ by M"" Knox,
since which M"" W. Smith the French Agent has shew'd me a Letter
from your Excell^ from which I conclude the flour Bo' by me for the
State of Virg^ will also be seiz'd. M'' Buchanan forwards a Letter
from the Commissary General by which it appears that the imme-
diate wants of the Camp are supplied & that the flour will most be
wanted here; If your Excell'' should draw the same Inference I
flatter myself you will favor me with a general order to prevent the
seizure of the flour Bo' by me for Virginia, now in the diff' parts
of the State or at least for what I may have in this County. I Have
not purchas'd more than 1600 Bb'", my Permit is for 2000 This
I will make Appear if you think Necessary
January 8 Geo. P. Keeports Baltimore to Gov Lee]
Red Book
No. 30 May It Please Your Excellency I am Sorry its not in my Power
No.*i8 to Give a more Satisfactory Ace' of my Success Getting Waggons
I Try'd all About Town but Cannot get one Waggon by Perswasion
only the Commissioners have Press'd all the Waggons in Town and
in the Neighbourhood for Conveying Flour to Susquehannah So
that I am at a Loss what too do to Procure Waggons Without hav-
ing Authority for Pressing. I am Just going out in the County to
Try Again but have Little Hope of Success I Apply'd to the comis-
sioners for Authority for Pressing Waggons for this Purpose but
they say they have no such Authority and have Refused me Any As-
sistance
Letters to the Council. 401
[Holker to Luzerne.] B^k"No
J'ai I'honneur de Vous transmettre ce jour une lettre et une copie ^^'^
d'une loi recente de I'Ktat de Maryland que je recois a I'instant du January 10
Sr. William Smith, Agt a Baltimore. Comme elle est de nature a
Vous donner I'allarme par rapport a toutes les operations concerties
dans les yles on meditees pour d'autres places pendant le cours de
I'Ete proclain, come il se pourroit en outre que les batimens et flottes
que j 'attends de la Martinique en supplement a ceux qui etoient
destine par M. le Cte. d'Estaing pour la Baye de Chesapeak et que
les officers du Roi, ont oui devoir sacrificer et vendre a I'Etat de la
Caroline a I'efifet de contribuer autant qu'il etoit en eux a la surete
et a la deffence de cette place, comme il se pourroit que ces flottes
arrivassent incessament et que je sois force de les renvoyer sur leur
teste, si on saiser les farines et bleds que j'ai fait acheter au Mary-
land, comme d'ailleurs toutes mes transactions et tous mes engage-
mens deviendront par la non seulement precaire, mais pourroient
tourner a mon deshonneur et a la ruine des operations de la Marine du
Roi in Amerique, je ne puis m'empecher de reclamer de la maniere la
plus instante, la protection de Votre Caractere aupres du Congres et
des Etats unis en cette occasion en Vous observant que si la loi du
Maryland est mise a execution par raport aux provision qui j'ai fait
rassembler a nos frais et avec toutes les precautions possibles, je ne
pourrai desormais faire un seul pas vers le service du Roi et que
je me verrai contraint de payer de fortes indemnites a tous ceux vis
a vis desquels j'ai pris des engagemens V. E. est instructe des diffi-
cultes sans nombre que j'ai eprouvies depuis que je me suis occupe
en ce pays du services de la marine du Roi, Elles semble se multiplier
a chaque instant et sont devenues celles que je vois force a Vous
declarer, qui je ne puis etre garantoir repondre de la necessite de la
moindre operation, a moins que Vous ne puissiez an plutot determiner
le Congres a prende aupres de tous et chacun des Etats I'union des
mesures decisives et efficaces a I'eflFet le faire respecter mes trans-
actions faites au nom et pour le compte de S. M., Vous reiteront mes
ofifres d'obliger mes agents et Correspondans a se conformer a telles
formalites convenables que Ton jugera a propos de prescrire pour la
tranquillite et la satisfaction generale.
rChevalier de la Luzerne, Philadelphia, to Gov. " Simeon " Lee] Brown
Monsieur I'ai I'honneur d'adresser a Votre Excellence copie Letter
d'une lettre que je viens de recevoir de M'' Holker, Consul de France januar>- 11
et Agent general de la Marine du Roi. Je joins egalement ici un
Memoire que je viens d'adresser au Congres. Je u'ai pas cru devoir
attendre le reponse de ce Senat pour Vous prier de vouloir bien
mettre sous les yeux de I'assemblee Generale ou du Concil de Mar}'-
land I'afifaire dont il s'agit dans ces deux pieces. Elle est trop
26
402 Journal and Correspondence.
Brown pressante pour que je n'aye pas pris la resolution de m'adresser a
Book No. 7 Vous directement et sans delai. j'espere que des que Vous serez in-
forme de I'importance dont il est pour le succes des operations de
nos flottes et Escadres de ne pas troubler le Service des agens
franqois, Vous voudrez bien donner ou procurer les ordres neces-
saires pour que les approvisionnemens confies au S"" Smith soient
exceptes de la Loi portee par I'Etat de Maryland et en cas que ce
provisions ayent deja ete enlevees, pour les faire remplacer sans
delai Je remets avc confiance entre Vos mains, Monsieur les interests
des garrissons dans les lies Francoises et des forces navales de S. M.
parceque j'ai deja eprove que Vos dispositions et celles de I'Etat,
au gouvernement duquel Vous presidez, sont telles que nous pouvons
les desirer le la part bons et fideles allies. Je Vous prie d'etre bien
persuade que de mon cote je concourrerai avec joye a toutes les
Mesures qui pourront etre prises pour mettre les Comissionaires
charges de faire pour notre compte des achats de Subsistances dans
I'impossibilite absolue d'abuser der moyens qui leur serout confies.
Je suis avec un respectueux attachement Monsieur De Votre
Excellence le'bien humble et tres obeissant Serviteur
January 12 [Geo. P. Keeports Baltimore to Mr. John Muir Annapolis]
No. 30 Dear Sir I Received yours of the 9*^ Ins* But have it not in my
Letter Power to purchase pewter under 40 dollars p ^ nor thread Without
Continent' Money as New Emission (without that which is Counter-
signed By Congress) will not Purchase such Articles I have a Con-
siderable Quantity of Buttons By me Left of those I Rec*^ from you
some time ago which I shall send you By the First oppertunity
January 12 [J- Hammond, Acton Hall, to Gov. Lee]
Sir It is with Reluctance, I presume, to trouble your Excellency
with a Matter, in one Point of View, of a private Nature, that in
another, of very Publick Concern : Some Soldiers of a recruiting
Party, (under Captains Bell & Beatys, as they inform me) have been
detected by my People, in plundering me of, and carrying away my
Fencing from my House, near Town ; and being caught in the Fact,
about Day-Break this morning, and brought before me ; one of them
for his Impudence (more than the Value of the Spoil,) in threat-
ning that he wou'd pull down, and destroy what he pleased, as well
as my House, if he was mislisted for his Conduct, received a moder-
ate Chastisement at my Hands; whilst the other, who stated the
Distresses of their Party, thro' want of Firewood and alledged
that in Excuse of his Behaviour; was instantly released, and suf-
fered quietly to depart, with the bare Caution of not ofifending in
like manner again, and with an Assurance that upon an honest
Application for Firewood, I wou'd endeavour in some measure, to
Letters to the Council. 403
relieve their wants : — Since which, I have been visited by five or six January 12
of them ; Some of them questioninj^ by what Authority I chastised
the Man; and. on being answered for clandestinely dcspoilinfj me of
my Property; one of them, in particular told me, that it had not
been uncommon with them to take Fencing- for Firewood, wherever
they cou'd find it and in what Quantities they pleased ; That they
had practised it before in other States, and shou'd not scruple to do it
in this State, (where they were worse provided, than in any they had
been) and were left by their Superiors, to shift for themselves (or
words to such Effect)
Your Excellency, on a little Consideration, will I flatter myself,
be induced to grant me, your favourable Excuse (which I entreat)
for the seeming Unimportance of these hasty Lines addressed to you.
They are, communicated Sir, for the sake of these Sufferers — if
their Complaints be true, as they aver them to be. That a proper
Channel for Enquiry into them, be opened ; and their Distresses
relieved, if real; (and unto which I am ready to contribute my Mite,
if required) That the Inhabitants of this Community over which
Sir, you have the Honour to preside and who are paying very heavy
Taxes, and are likely to pay more, for the due Support of the Army,
& of Civil Government, may in Consideration of these Payments
enjoy the Remainder of their Property, continually decreasing by
encreasing Burthens in Peace and Safety, and under the Sanction
of the Laws of this State, which I trust it is no less, your Excellency's
Department, than it is your Inclination, to preserve, and maintain in-
violate among us.
[ Wm Jacob to Council] Januar>- 14
[Asks to be appointed Sheriff of Baltimore.]
[Robert Buchanan to Gov Lee.] January- 15
[He cannot take oath of commissary and quartermaster, and will
not serve after February i.]
[William Clark, " Backweek," to the Council] January 15
Red Book
Gentlemen I have Loded your Brigead of Wagons, and sent them Xo. 23
with 88 Barrels of Super fine flower and since I have Been offered ajo'sJ
Seventy five Pounds By Cornet Isack Cartey Comishener ounder
Cornel Epheram Blean and his Exceleant governer Seazer Radney
offered mee the same Gentelmen I hope you will not meake mee
worse then I have Been offered as It will Bee Empoverishing your
own Steat But Bee It as It will I will Bee Contented. There Is
more Redey you may send for It when you Please from gentelmen
your B}'^^ Ser*
Gentlemen From the above you will discover the prices offered
in the delaware State and close on our line. People with us are
404 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book distracted that they shou'd part with their property for less then
No. 23 jj^gjr Neighbours, and we are distressed to know what to do for the
best. Your Advice will much oblige Gentlemen Your Obed' Serv*
John Cox Sam' Gilpin Elij^ Cole
January 15 [Solomon Stympson to Mountgomery County to Gov. Lee]
May it please your Excellency Sir Agreeable to your Instruc-
tions and the Act of Assembly I have purchased 2152 Bushells Corn
29 Bush'^ Wheat 58 Bush'^ Rye the Corn in Ears at Eight pound
p"" Bush' wheat at fifteen pound and Rye at Eleven pound five shillings
there is a Quantity of the corn I bought on Islands in the River
Potomack and they will not take Less than the price that is given
on the main and it will be very Expensive to Remove the Corn of the
Islands, as numbers of people wants to buy and will give a Greater
price and take it from the Corn house, so that I am at a Loss what
to do if I should Call a third person I believe they would allow the
price Equall with what others gett on the main, what Grain I have
purchased is in fifty Different hands so of course there must be
more printed Certificates ; I have only Rec"^ Ten sheets, the people
wants to Deliver there Corn and Receive there Certificates for they
think there price Low and threaten to Measure the Grain at my
Risque I cannot gett bages nor do I know of any way that it can be
Removed, if it shoul,d be sent in Ears it will waste Exceedingly nor
can I Engage people to shell the Corn at Less than Eight Dollars
p Barrell it is very Difficult to gett Store houses in my Neighbour-
hood and the few there is at Great Distance which would be Ex-
pensive to Transport the Grain to if we had bages. And it would
Answer I think I could convey the grain to Frederick town if the
weather would permit and there I believe the Country hath Maga-
zeens to Receive it, for there is but very few good Teemes in my
Neighbourhood, and in Frederick County there is plenty of good
Carriages Ihope to Receive your Instructions soon that I may know
how further to Act I am under promise to the people as the pur-
chase is publick that they shall have Equall price, but I am doubt-
full there will be but Little more to purchase in my Neighbourhood
Red Book [Geo P. Keeports Baltimore, to His Excellency Thomas
No. 30 Sim Lee Esqr]
Letter
No. 20 May It Please your Excellency I am Sorry it is not in my Power
January 17 ^^ ^^^ ^^ ^.j^^ ^^^ ^^ Account of my Departure I have Try'd
through Town and Country to get Waggons but it seems in Vain
the Commissioners have Impressed Every Waggon that is Able
within 20 Miles of the Town ; I Cannot find more then Two that will
Engage to go and their Terms is £40 p"" day and Every thing found
them they Likewise want their Teems Insured if any Accident
Letters to the Council. 4''J5
should Happen to Waggon or Horses that they must be Paid for Kcd Book
them what Ever they are Valued at before they set off. If I had '^■■^
Authority for Impressing Waggons to go as far as Susquehannah
only I think after Getting them that far Could Prevail on them to
Continue the Whole Jurney or Procure other Waggons there
[Sam Huntington, President Philadelphia, to the Govr (Lee) ■(^"."b^k®
of Maryland] No. 7
(Circular) Sir Your Excellency will receive herewith enclos'd N0.23
two Acts of Congress of the is*** & 14**' Instant
The former containing the regulations relating to prisoners of
War whether taken by the Continental Troops or captured by the
Arms of any particular State either by sea or Land.
Many difficulties have frequently occurred for want of such a
general regulation too numerous to be recited. It is that the
first paragraph of the Act recommending to the Executive of the
several States to transmit to Gen' Washington with all possible
Expedition the names & rank of all Oflficers & the number of privates
belonging to the Enemy held as prisoners of war in each State and
the places they are at &c should be complied with as soon as possible
by those States that have any number of prisoners.
The other Act of the 14**^ Instant recommending to the Legis-
lature of the several United States to make provision when not
already made for conferring like priviledges & Imunities on the
Subjects of his most Christian Majesty as are granted to the Subjects
& Inhabitants of these United States by the recited Articles in the
Treaty & Commerce will no doubt be chearfully complied
with by each of the States
His most Christian Majesty as soon as the Treaty became known
published an Edict conformable to that article exempting the
Subjects & Inhabitants of these
I have the honour to be with every Sentiment of respect Your
Excy= hble Serv'
[William McBryde to Gov. Lee] Januao" 19
Sir Agreeable to a Commission Received in April Last, to Pur-
chase Flower &c. I Bot 152 Barrells & Wrote Governor Johnston
Twice about it ; seeing from a Late Resolve of Convention that the
army have Suffered for want of Bread, (which I am Sincerely Sorrj'
for) thought it proper to inform you, that the flower is Still in my
Grainery, but Some of it, is Turn'd a Little Sour, tho' Good when
Purchased, being Last May ; as I had a Ballance on hand belonging
to the State, have Laid it out in Corn, for that Purpose, but should
this Step be Disagreeable, Can in a Days Notice Turn it to Money
4o6 Journal and Correspondence.
January 19 again, tho' I did from the Present want, thinking it best, if you want
the flower Carryed to any part of the Bay, Please inform me. Like-
wise about the Corn, there is vessells to be got as Cheap as any where,
to Cary anything in the Bay
January 23 [Thos Bond, Philadelphia, to His Excellency Thomas
%^o°26 Sim Lee, Esqr.]
No*^!! Dear Sir After a very Cold & disagreable Ride I have at length
got home & regretted very much my not returning to Annapolis &
enjoying the Agreable Society I met with there. Your Civilities
demand my warmest acknowledgments & believe me Sir I hold
myself ready to return you any Services in my Power, but must beg
a further Extension on your Part which I do the more readily as
the Business I now trouble you with is pro bono publico; I still
imagine the Hogshead of Medicines in your State Store to be part
of a Cargo we were to have received from M*" Morris Merch' of
this Town & I am the more inclined to that Belief from the follow-
ing Circumstances, viz their coming from Cambridge where all that
we have received came from & from the inclosed Invoice which I
think they are a part of, as all those Medicines marked thus + have
not come to hand. Our Apothecary General Doc. Craigie is con-
vinced they must be ours; I shall be glad to hear from you
what the Government of Maryland have determin'd about them be
assured the Army stand much in need of most of the Articles I saw
taken out of the hh*^ while in Annapolis, if they shou'd incline to
deliver them over to the Continent, I shall be obliged by your
ordering the Store Keeper to forward them as soon as the weather
breaks up to my Care, I beg you to accept of my best wishes for your
Health & Happiness
Brown [George Washington, Headquarters, Morristown, to Gov. Lee]
Book No. I .
Letter Sir I have been honored with your Excellency's letter of Dec*" 26*"
January 24 ^"^ '^^^ enclosure. The immediate attention of government to the dis-
tresses of the Army, and the effectual assistance promised from the
operation of the act cannot but claim the acknowlegements of every
good citizen. I flatter myself from your exertions, and those of
the other States from which we derive our supplies, that we shall
not again experience a like evil.
I have the honor to be with the greatest regard. Your Excellency's
Most ob : Serv* G° Washington
January 25 fGeo P. Keeports Baltimore to Gov. Lee]
Red Book l r j
No 30 jyf^y j^ Please Your Excellency I have at Length Engaged a
No. 21 Sufficient Number of Waggons to Take the Cloathing to Camp
Letters to the Council. 4^j7
and am Now offered more then I have Neerl for at Present. I have Red Book
been obHdged to lingag-e them at £35 p' day and Two at £40 [/ Day ^"-^
and find them the Men and Horses the Continental Allowance. I
Imagine it will Take Nine or Ten Waggons but Cannot be Certain
to a Waggon There is Three Spare Waggons to Attend Ready to
start with me if I have Loads for them and if not they Take Flour
to Susquehannah ; I have ordered all the Waggons to be in on
Thursday morning Next at which Time Expect to start from Here.
There is several of the Waggoners to whom I must advance Money
before they Start Which Oblidges me to Request the Favour of
Your Exceliy to send me besides the Ballance of my Account Four
or Five Thousand pounds by the Barer of this Letter (Jeremiah
Swain) whom I have Hired on Purpose to go to Annapolis. Your
Excell^ will Please to Dispatch him as Quick as Possable so that
he may be Here by 2 o'clock Thursday. If there is any Further
Buissness for me to Transact Either at Camp or on the Road you
will Please to Inform me. The Care of the Cloth Bo* of Col" Dorsey
& Hammond and the other Stores I leave to a M*" William Banks
who is a Young Gentleman Very Attentive and Careful and will
Act for me in my Absence. Shou'd be Glad to know if the Soldiers
at the Fort are to be Discharged or what is to be done Concerning
them as they are Inlisted to Serve in that Place only and the Pro-
vision is Just out If they are not Discharged shall be oblidged to
Purchase more Provision for them. My Time is too Short to send
an Invoice of the Cloathing I take out with me by this oppertunity
as I am Just Receiving the Cloth from M"" Dorsey & Hammond, but
shall Leave it to be sent by the First Oppertunity
NB There is About 40 Dozen of Excellent Stockings to be had
here if Wanting @ £185 p*" Doz
[Ezek Forman, Chestertown, to Exy Governor Lee] January 26
Red Book
Sir From your Excellency's well known character, I esteem it Xo. 26
quite unnecessary to spend time, and take up your attention with ^-Q^jcg
apologies for the liberty I take of presenting to you the within
Letter. As the pleasure of doing good has always been grateful
to your feelings in private life, those feelings must, and will I am
sure, be more indulged in your Public character, it may increase the
opportunities.
I would Just remark to your Excellency that I have had an inti-
mate acquaintance with M'' Voorhees for twenty years past, he has
done business as a Merchant in this County for near fifteen years
with intire reputation, and had acquired a very pretty fortune,
which lay out in Bonds and Book Debts. At the commencement of
the Present War this Gentleman declined business, he could not
reconcile the manner of doing it, with his Whig Principals, however,
4o8 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book in the course of a short time he found himself in possession of the
^°-^° nominal sum of his whole Fortune, paid in to him contrary to his
wishes. In that situation he had nothing left but to employ his
money in Trade, or be utterly ruined. A few Days before this
violent Frost sat in, he went to Baltimore, laid out a large sum of
Money for articles of Trade, to employ him thro' the Winter. The
Vessel bearing his purchases from Baltimore was caught in the
Ice, & was lost with her whole Cargoe — Such is the fate of this
Worthy man.
Should your Excellency with your Council, have any ap]X)int-
ments to make on this Shore, that would be advantageous, I can
pledge myself you will not be deceived by applying to M*" Voorhees,
who I think has a competent knowledge of business for the trans-
acting any matters he may be entrusted with, with that kind of
integrity which is not common enough amongst Man Kind
January 27 [Robt. Conway, Alexandria to Gov Lee]
Red Book ,
No. 27 Sir Should you want a Commander for a vessel, thats proper for
Letter ^.j^^ times to trade to any part of Europe ; or the westindes I am
ready & willing to act in such a one as you think me deserving of;
If such a person be wanting & you think me proper ; the sooner you
Inform me the better, because Immediately after the Ice brakes
away I shall proceed Down the River, to Wiccomoco in Virginia
January 27 [W. Smith, Baltimore, to Gov. Lee " In Council "]
Sir I am directed to repeat my application, to your Excellency,
for permission to load with flour &'^^ the Brigantine Hawke, Captain
Taylor, for the use of the fleet & army of his most christian majesty,
in the West Indies. Should this requisition be granted your favour-
ing me with a permit by return of the Saturdays post, another good
opportunity, will save the expence of an express to Annapolis, for
that purpose as I am directed to load this Brig to be ready to proceed
to sea at the breaking up of the frost. I would Just leave to observe
that I have some reason to believe, that my conduct respecting the
French flour in my possession has been greatly misrepresented at
your Board, by the Comm" for seizing flour &" in this town. I am
told they have said, I spoke in very disrespectful terms, of your
Excell^ & the Council and I would wish to have it in my power to
remove any impressions to my prejudice from your Honble board,
for whose character I have the greatest respect, therefore if not im-
proper, I would be much obliged by a coppy of their letter so far as
my character is concerned
January 28 [Rich'd Dallam, Harford County, to Gov. Lee]
Sir I am indebted to M*" Samuel Hughs for wheat purchased from
his Overseer on Spesutia Island and as he informs me he wants the
Letters to the Council. 4cyj
money I am under the necessity to ask your Excellency to order January 28
payment to M"" vSamuel Hughs or order for the sum of four thousand
pounds Current money
January 28
[Holker Philadelphia to Gov. Lee] j!'"'^!*"., „
I'fjfik No. 8
Sir I have been regularly informed by M"" W" Smith of Balti- Lc"«''
more of the proceedings of the legislature of your State relative (See also
to the Seizure of the provisions purchased by him, in consequence '*^*^'. ■'^''■•
of my directions for the Supplies of his Majesty's fleets in the West endorsed
Indies, I should be sorry that his representations to the commis- ju*^"'V^^
sioners of the State or his refusal of delivering the flour in his Pebry.)
possession without my orders should have given any uneasiness :
he could have no other intention than to prevent the seizure by
mistake of provisions acquired at an amazing expense, for purposes
avowed by congress, with the Knowledge & consent of his Excellency
the late Governor and Council of Maryland who had fully approved
of the choice made of him as agent for the purchases, which will
appear by Governor Johnston's Letters to his Excellency M'' Gerard
and myself of the 3*^ September, of which last I have the honour of
inclosing a Coppy.
I was not a little Surprised on reading the two late acts of your
legislature with respect to this business : by the first it seems the
honourable the Assembly deemed that the Whole of the Wheat and
flour purchased by my Agents over & above The Equivalent of
twelve thousand barrels of flour. Should be seized & delivered up
to the continental commissaries.
I should have thought this law useless, for the two following
reasons : the First, because the late Governor & council were fully
apprised by his Excellency M'' Gerard & myself that M"" Smith was
positively directed by me, to conform minutely to all the instructions
or Directions that might be transmitted him by them respecting His
purchases so as to give general Satisfaction any application from
the council to me or to M"" Smith, either for the returns of purchases
made or delivery of the Same, wou'd therefore have been as effectual
as any law, the second because it does not appear even at present,
that M'' Smtih has been able to secure the above mentioned quantity
of 12000 Barrels of flour of the last harvest.
The second act of the legislature seemed to me still more extraor-
dinary ; if by that act it was thought necessary to extend the seizure
to be made by the commissioners to the aforesaid 12000 Barrels,
it is not easy to imagine why this flour purchased by the authority &
with the Sanction of congress & of the Government of Alarvdand
should be seized for the purpose of delivering the same to the con-
tinental commissaries, who would themselves have received orders to
deliver that very flour to M"" W" Smith for the use of the royal
410 Journal and Correspondence.
Brown navy, had they possessed the same in their Stores, but if it was
Book No. 8 jntended in order to supply the immediate wants of the army, then
I should beg leave to represent to your Excellency that it was not
necessary to extend it so far, since the continental commissaries
has Sufficient quantitys of flour on hand to answer the present
emergence if they could have procured Wagons and teams to trans-
port the same to head quarters, how much more extraordinary will
not this second act appear when I can inform you that in the Run
of last summer, it was proposed by Monsieur Gerard and myself,
to redeliver to the continental commissaries 7000 Barrels of flour
of the Harvest of 1778 purchased by them in the use of the Royal
Marine, which was effected in order to multiply the resources of
the Army & to second a plan of the commercial committee of Con-
gress, that I have been since authorised to procure 24600 Barrels
of flour of the last harvest in Pensilvania & Maryland, that I have
actualy delivered up all the flour I could command in Pensilvania, in
order to supply the army & on the first requisition, that 800 barrels
of flour & as much Biscuit are now on board Ships bound in this
river by the Ice & could have been employed for the use of the army
if it had been necessary or if Congress had thought proper to have
indemnified the owners of the Vessels chartered in order to export
them, for the above reasons & taking into consideration that all the
dependance of his Majestys navy for supplies from America lay
totaly with M"" Smith will it not surprise every one, that it should
have been thought necessary in order to supply the immediate wants
of the Army, to decree the Seizure even of the Wheat purchased by
my agents on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeak bay where all
mills have been long at rest by the late droughts & the present frost
& where the same will not probably be ground up before the months
of March & April next.
it is on account of these various considerations that it is incum-
bent on me, to request that your Excellency will condescend to
inform me if M"" W™ Smith has realy exceeded the quantity he was
authorised to purchase, & whether it was possible for him, not to
give extensive orders so as to Secure the quantity of 12000 Barrels
of flour
Your Excellency would also confer on me a particular obligation
if you would please to inform me of the motives of the late Acts
of your legislature & the grounds on which they have been formed
so as I may take every Step in my power, in order to prevent a future
misunderstanding, should any have been omitted & to establish the
transactions entered upon on behalf of the Service of his most
Christian Majesty, on a more respectable and Solid footing and to
deserve your aprobation & confidence, as likewise of the hon^' Board
at which you preside
Letters to the Council. 4"
I shall conclude by observinj;^ that should your Excellency & Coun- Brown ^
cil think proper to retain the flour seized it will be proper that ^^^ ^°- ^
minute & Speedy returns be transmitted me of the exact quantitys,
so as I may obtain from Congress the immediate reimbursement of
all advances & expences made thereon, as also of all those Expenses
which the Seizure & redelivery of the flour and wheat have occasioned
if it should be returned by the State commissioners, to my agents
in Maryland.
[William Banks Baltimore to His Excellency Thomas Sim Lee Esqr] January 29
May It Please Your Excellency Agreeable to the Desire of Capt.
George Keeports I take the Liberty of Acquainting you he went Off
for Camp Friday 28'** Ins* with 9 Waggons. That he had discharg'd
3 Soldiers from the Fort and retained 2 as they would be Sufficient.
Time Will not Admit Sending Invoices of the Cloathing taken with
him but shall have them ready for your Inspection as soon as possible
Should I be favour'd with Letters from Your Excellency Please
to have them Directed to the Care of M"" Keeports where I shall be
found.
[H. Hollingsworth, D. Q. M. Gl., Head of Elk, to Gov Lee January 31
in Council]
Gentlemen In the Postscript of my last Informed your Excellency
and Honours that I was in want of some Certificates for Money
Receiv'd sometime since have this day had an Application for more
would be glad therefore that few blank Certificates be sent me with
those wrote for by M*" Elijah Cole, the bearer the money I have been
obliged to lay out for Forage and Waggonage for the supplying the
Army, if it must be paid into the Treasury it must be when I am
better supply'd with Cash, as at present and for sometime past, have
been much Distress'd the pressing demands of the Army, with the
great Difficultys of procuring Forage at the same time an Absolute
necessity for calling in more Teams, will, I flatter myself, account
for the measure, and the early supply sent, attone for it. I have
now One Hundred and twenty teams Employd at this post, the
usual Number is from Seventy to Eighty your Knowledge of the
wants of the Army, will suggest how long it will be necessary to
Continue this Extra Expence. I have wrote to some of the Com-
missioners on the Eastern shore, who have applied to me for Teams
to have their flour &c Hailed down to Convenient Granaries for
navigation, that when the Frost breaks it may be Transported by
Water to this place, where I have Public Stores & Granaries Suffi-
cient to hold large Quantities. Measurers measures Baggs &c^ and
one half the Teams will hall the Flour to Christeen, the Wheat to
the Mills, and the Forage to where it is wanted. I am Inform'd that
412 Journal and Correspondence.
January 31 by the late act, Each pubhc Officer in the staff is obliged to take
Certain Oaths, on or before the first of February, or be liable to a
fine. I have this day applied to a Magistrate to see the Oath, who
informs me, it is not come into the County, therefore cant be Com-
ply'd with. I am very loth to Violate the law, when I know it, or
Run the hazard of Paying Penaltys but at the same time cant think
of letting the whole Business Stop, as in that Case the most fatal
Consequences would, befal the Army, if any Advantage should be
taken of my Acting, untill I have an Opportunity of Complying with
the Law, I Flatter myself of your Indulgence.
P. S. inclosed is a bill of the money Rec'' on Loan for which
Certifycates are wanting
January [C. Theo Wederstrand D. A. C. P., Church Hill, Queen Ann's
County to Gov. Lee]
Sir Colonel Blaine by his letter of the 12^^ instant informes me
Thomas Harwood Esquire has one hundred and fifty thousand Dol-
lars to pay me on account of Public purchases; not knowing when
I may have in my power to be in Annapolis and being in great want
of money, I must desire your Excellency to send me an order on the
Treasurer of the Eastern shore for that sum if practicable to be done,
which I suppose may, by inclosing it in a letter forwarded by the
post to Wilmington or Philadelphia from whence the Eastern post
could bring it down to Queen's Town Inclosed in my letter of the
22^^ Ult° you have an account of Your Ten barrels of flour amounting
to £12 12. .5. .2 now laying in a Store at Emerson's landing on Wye
river, which could not be ready to send by the Plater, but has been
there since the 20* and the hard weather setting prevented it to be
forwarded to Annapolis. The 2^ Instant I inclosed in an other letter
to your Excellency an account of 5233^ of beef purchased for this
State, sent to Annapolis by the Plater amounting to £2i23..9..ioJ
and Informed that no more could be purchased at that rate John
Beale Bordley Esquire having disposed of his Cattle, however I
suppose you have not received either of those letters as I am in-
formed the boat who was to take them over the bay is fast in the Ice.
February i [P Adams, Philad, to Gov Lee]
No. 27 Sir This day the arrangement made Out by the Baron De Kalb,
Letter ^nd handed you, for the promotion of Officers in the Maryland Line,
was delivered to me by the Board of War
I observe the Baron has comited making out an accurate return
of such Officers as were intitled to promotion at that time, you'll
find that the first and fifth Regiments were vacant, the first from the
i^' Aug' and the latter the 23'''^ Ocf Col° Woolford, and myself are
to succeed to the com*^ as being next in succession, should you think
Letters to the Council. 413
proper to have those vacancies filled by us, you'll please Instruct Red Book
the Board of War to Issue Commissions Accordingly, if not be '°-^
pleased to signifie the same by the next post. Col" Pickering informed
me he wrote you some time since and inclosed you a short list of
Officers who were to succeed to the above vacancies but had not
received any answer.
The delays that have happened in arranging the officers in our
Line has subjected us to many inconveniences we always imagined
that the Governor of our State had given general instructions to the
Board War to fill all vacancies by Officers already in Commission,
and next in succession to the one out of the service. I am persuaded
you'll agree that all vacancies ought to be filled as soon as they
happen, and that an Officer in the army views the immediate Succes-
sion as his Right of inheritance and every hour he is deprived of his
rank does him a Manifest Injury, we certainly are intitled to all the
honours that derive from the commission, we hold, or have a right
to hold, however long we may be deprived, of the Enjoyment of
them, that alone is the only compensation we at present are possessed
of, and all the object we have in view and the smalest dimunition
wounds us in the most tender part. You no doubt will acknowledge
that your officers have suffered in their rank before the Settlement of
the same last Spring, during two years service they were under the
disagreeable necessity of being subjected to the command of Junior
Officers in other lines who were fortunate enough to have their rank
setled we flatered ourselves that Dificulty would be removed, and still
trust that youll do us all the Justice the c^se requires as I can
assure you this and other unavoidable causes render the Service
Exceedingly irksome, and has been the cause of many valuable
Officers leaving the service, who otherwise woud have been willing
to have strugled under the numberless inconveniencies and disad-
vantages, that the times and their situation consequently involved
them in
Your answer by the next post will much oblige Sir Your Mo.
Ob. Ser*
[Jno Weston, Kingsbury Furnace to His Excellency February 2
Thos Sim Lee, Esqr.]
Sir About the first of Novem"" I ingaged M'' William Spear of
Baltimore Town to Purchase a Quantity of Corn for the Kingsbury
and Lancashire Works he had Procur'd about 800 Bushells of the Q*
agreed for which I hawld home all Except about 300 Bushells which
the Commissioner has seized and detains tell I Can Get your Excel-
lencys order to them to Release it as they are doubtful whether they
Can Release it Consistant with the Commission they act under or
not I beg leave to assure you the Corn was bo* for the use of the
works and that we are in Great Distress for want of it there is not
414 Journal and Correspondence.
February 2 a Bbl. to be got in the Neighbourhood I therefore beg your Excel-
lency will Give orders for the Restoration of the Corn
P. S. Inclosed is M"" Spear's Certificate Respecting the corn.
I do Certify whom it may Concern that I sent a Craft under the
Command of Charles Allen Down the Bay to purchase Corn for M"^
John Weston, he returned and said that he Lay in pocomoak River,
and that the inhabitants of Virginia brought Corn which he Bot. and
proceeded to Baltimore, where the Corn was Landed and partly De-
livered to M'' Weston ab* 300 Bushels still Remains in my warehouse
which the Commiss" for procuring flour for the army says they
have seized and forbids him to take it away.
feb-^ I'* 1780. W"" Spear.
February 2 [Abraham Faw, Frederick Town to His Excellency
^^djg'^'; Thomas Sim Lee]
No"!^ Sir It has Been Reported that full Suits of Cloathing are to be sent
up here, to be Issued to the Recruits, for which I am Frequently
Call'd on by the Officers, they Alledge it would be an Inducement
to many to Enlist seeing those well Clad who had Enter'd, if there
is such an Order Please advise me of it. I Continue to Issue to them,
Hatts, Shirts Stockings & Shoes, I have sent to" Baltimore, all the
Cloathing I have Purchased Except some Hatts and Stockings
which are Engaged and not yet Delivered, the Price of Linen is so
much Advanced that I think it too High to Buy any more it not
being to be had under 26 or 28 Dollars p yard.
I am Sir Respectably Your Obd* Humble Serv*
February 3 [Job Garrettson, Baltimore, to Gov. Lee]
[Wishes to be appointed Sheriff and is endorsed by Mark Alexander]
February 3 [Peregrine Tilghman, Talbot County to His Excellency
Thomas Sim Lee Esqr]
Sir An Oppertunity offering by Col' Lloyd elk I give you the
Quantity of Wheat, Flour & Corn which 'tis probable will be fur-
nished from this County in Consequence of the Act passed for the im-
mediate supply of the army. Perhaps 'twill be expected & with Pro-
priety too that a Regular Return before this should have been made,
but the extreme severity of the Weather added to many difficulties
attending the execution of the Law will in some Measure excuse us.
A contract having been made (just before or about the time of the
Passage of the Bill) for a considerable Part of the Wheat in this
County at £20 -p Bushell, Obliged us to call in Person to fix the
Price of Wheat wherever we found Any, every One's expectations
being raised at least to that Price. The Purchases by the Public &
other buyers haveing been very generally made to give some certain
Letters to the Council. 415
Price & the use of the Markett left most People enterested in the Ked Boole
sale of the Wheat on hand, which laid us under such difficulties that ^''■^'^
a considerable time elapsed before we could find Persons within
the description of the Law to make a Valuation. This at last has
been done and the price fixerl on here is £20 p Bushell for Wheat
& £ 70 p C for Flour. Corn there will be very little and I dont know
that as yet any has been Valued, but suppose the Price will fix at
£10 -p Bushell. I shall have in the District I have taken about 700
barrells of Flour 6 or 700 Bushell Indian Corn & between 1500 &
2000 Bushell of Wheat, the other Gent' told me a few days ago they
expected to get not more than from 4 to 5000 bushell of Wheat
between them & little or no corn or Rye. I have appointed next
Tuesday to meet the other Com" and hope then to be able to make
a proper return. I wrote the 16"^ last Month to Col' Francis Wade
D. Q. M. at Wilmington informing Him that I then had 200 bar-
rells Flour, requesting that Waggons if to be had might be sent after
it, His answer was that they had Flour & Forrage enough in that
part of the Country to give full employment to all their Teams &
He expected that during the Frost the Magazines would be furnished
enough to answer every purpose without extending their Views
for supplies thus far. So that the Flour &c in this Place must lay
till the Navigation opens. We are directed by the Law to what
Landings to send the Supplies, but to whose care we know not, there-
fore must request Your direction.
[Ignat's Taylor to His Excellency Thomas Sim Lee Esq"" and the February 4
Hon'''^ the Council]
Gentlemen As a Commissioner in St. Mary's County under the
Act of the General Assembly entituled an Act for the immediate
supply of flour and other Provisions for the Army, have taken into
my possession eleven barrells of flour and seven hundred and fifteen
bushells of Indian Corn, Six hundred bushells of which was en-
grossed & taken on board a Vessell. If Your Excellency & the Hon'^'^
the Council think it most advisable that the Vessell be retained until
the frost is fully broke to Carry the Provision up the Bay, or that
it be Stored, if the latter I conceive it will be most expensive from
the inconvenience attending the landing and getting a Store house
Proper for the keeping it. Hope to receive your instructions on this
business Shortly.
[Sam'l & Robt. Purviance, Baltimore, to His Excellency Februar>' 4
Thomas Sim Lee Esqr]
Sir The unfortunate detention of The Ship Buckskin & Four
other large Vessels in which we are interested, have subjected us
to the great Expence of Revictualing them before they can leave
Patuxent.
4i6 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book To lessen the great Expence of sending the Provisions the whole
No. 32 ^ay y^y Waggons, we have determined to send them by Land to An-
napolis to be lodged there untill the breaking up of the Ice, which
will enable us to forward them from thence by water much earlier
than we can expect to do from hence. Apprehending we should run a
considerable Risque of having such Provisions seized by the Com-
missioners appointed by the late Law, We request Your Excellency
will be so obliging as to grant us a Permission for sending said
Provisions to Annapolis & from thence by Water to Patuxent
agreeable to the List hereunto annexed. If there is a necessity for
making oath of the uses for which they are intended, we shall do
so before a Magistrate or the Naval Officer as you please to direct.
If you can conveniently oblige us with the Quantity of Salt Pro-
visions, Viz. 25 Barrels of Beef & 25 Barrels Pork untill our River
is open, that we cou'd send down by Craft, it will save us the heavey
Expence of Waggoning to Annapolis, And you may rely on our
replacing them as soon as the Navigation will permit, with those
of the best Quality, which we have cured for our own Vessels.
List of Provisions intended to be sent to Patuxent For the Use
of The Ship Buckskin, Ship Fanny Brigg Revenge, Brigg Hercules
& Brigg King Tammany Viz
loooo** of Ship Bread 10 Barrels Flour 50 Barrels Beef & Pork
5 Casks of Butter 7 Boxes of Candles
February 4 [Sam Smith Bait Town to His Excell'y Thomas Sim Lee]
Sir I am inform'd that a Suit is order'd against M"" Allen Thomas
or Thomas & Craycroft for purchasing Wheat, Your Excell^ will
remember that I had the Permission of Gov. Johnson & the Council
to purchase Two thousand Bb'^ in Consequence of which permit
I order'd Mess" Thomas & Craycroft to purchase Wheat for accot
of the Board of War Virginia, & under this order they have pur-
chas'd 650 Bushells. I flatter myself your ExcelK will do me the
favor to stop the suit.
February 5 [Solomon Stympson Mountgomery County to Gov Lee]
May it [please] your Excellency Sir On the 22*^ day of Last
month I wrote you Fully concerning what progress I had made in
purchasing Grain which I delivered to the Sherif on the 23'^ Imag-
ioning that by the Law he was Obliged to forward as it was a matter
concerned the publick. if I was mistaken I am Sorry for it I then
particularly wrote the circumstance of the People and all the Difi-
cultys attending the matter I Expected your further Instructions
before now to which Letter I Referr your Excellency.
I have still Continued purchasing tho' I am doubtfull of the
Delivery of some Little part of what I have purchased, since my
Letters to the Council. 4' 7
Last I have Agreed for Nine Hundred & Two Bushells Corn Two Red Book
Hundred and three Bushells Rye forty five Bushell Wheat and ^'°-32
three Barrells flour (the flour 66 at £50 p O the Cash given in)
I think there is but very Little if any more to be got in my Neigh-
bourhood
TLuther Martin Baltimore Town to His Excellency The Governor] February 5
Red Book
Sir I have before me your Excellencys letter of the third Instant No. 29
delivered to me by M" Enloes, and as I cannot concur altogether nq.?
in the State already presented, must beg leave to trouble your Excel-
lency with the following Narrative of facts as they appeared from
the Evidence at the Trial
A certain Stephen Joyce, with others was in the House of M''
Beachum at Fells point where he behaved, without any provocation,
in a very disorderly and abusive manner, particularly towards George
Blackstone, until Blackstone irritated by his Abuse and being chal-
lenged by him to fight went out of Doors with Joyce for that Pur-
pose, but upon M"" Beachums remonstrating to Blackstone the Im-
propriety of his exposing himself in that manner Blackstone returned
quietly into the house into which Joyce followed him continuing his
Abuse until M'' Beachum pushed him out and fastened the Door.
Joyce being much under the Influence of Intoxication & Passion con-
ducted himself like a Madman tearing his Hair and beating his
fists ag* the walls of the House and the Pales of the Garden and
having by so doing Skinned his knuckles, his hands and face were
bloody. At this time no Violence had been ofifered to him or In-
jury done him, save the putting him out of the house in consequence
of his abusive conduct there. In that Situation Joyce ran a small
distance to the House where Joel Higginbottom (who had been his
fellow-Prentice) lived, and finding him at the Door catched him
under the Arm and telling him he had been extremely illused
requested him to go with him and instantly hurried him away. They
went together to Beachums, and having opened the Door Joyce
as before began to abuse Blackstone challenging him to come out
& fight him, which Blackstone refused telling him at the same time
if he struck him he would apply to the Laws for redress. Joel Hig-
ginbottom also stripped and told the Company if there were any
there that had anything to say to Joyce he was ready to answer him
or to that purpose. And also called upon Blackstone to come out &
fight Joyce, telling him he should have faire play, during these
Transactions one Samuel Dunn who was with the company in the
house, who has the character of having been a very quiet inoffensive
young Man, and who appears not to have interfered in any measure
in the Quarrel before that time, went out of the House and was
standing in the Yard or Garden, I do not recollect which, where
were Joyce and Higgenbottom. The Witnesses agree that he ap-
27
4i8 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book peared to them pretty much intoxicated he walked up to Joel Hig-
No. 29 genbottom and spoke to him, but the Witnesses did not hear what he
said. One of the witnesses swore Joel Higginbottom pushed him
from him and told him to go about his Business, he had nothing to
say to him. Another Witness also mentioned that Higginbottom
stepped a little back from him. presently after Dunn walked up to
Higginbottom Again. And Higginbottom instantly struck him with
his fist upon the head by which Blow Dunn fell backward on the
ground, and was carried into the House by his friends where he
complained of his head and appeared much disordered in his senses.
Dun received the blow on the Monday if I recollect right and lan-
guished till the Sunday following when he died. The Doctor ex-
amined the Head at the Inquisition, he found the Scull fractured
in the back part of the head which fracture penetrated to the Brain,
he trepanned the Skull and found a considerable Quantity of clotted
blood between the Bone and the Brains and opening the Membrane
enclosing the Brains found a Quantity of Pus . . .
There was no Testimony that Dunn . . . towards the Prisoner with
" extended Arms . . . The Prisoner struck the Blow in " defense . . .
of himself " I should in that Case instructed the Jury that he was
entitled to their Verdict. On the contrary I particularly examined
the Witness as to that point. They did not hear the Expressions he
uttered to the Prisoner but they declared there was nothing in his
Gestures appearance or manner which induced them to believe he
had the least Intent to assault or injure the Prisoner And I must
here mention a Circumstance which weighed with myself and I
believe with the Jury to satisfy us that the Prisoner himself did not
consider the blow that he struck to have been justifiable or done in
his own defence. For after the fray was over at Home when the
Death of Dunn was not apprehended the prisoner was uneasy for
what he had done telling Joyce that he had brought him into a
scrape, for he had been the means of bringing him there where he
had struck Dunn, who he expected would bring an action ag' him
to recover Damages, and desired Joyce to go to Dunn and endeavour
to make up the matter for him. Joyce promised him he would pay
him any Damages or Expence he might be put to, as he had been the
occasion of it.
There was not a Circumstance to induce a belief of any ill will
subsisting between the Prisoner & deceased, on the contrary they
appeared to have but very little if any Acquaintance with each other.
The Prisoner appears to have had no Quarrel with any person but on
Joyce's account, and Blackstone not Dunn was the Object of his
Resentment. As the fracture was in the Back part of head, it
reduces it to nearly a certainty that it must have been occasioned by
his falling backwards with his head against the frozen Earth or
something else which might be placed there and not immediately
from the Blow Struck
Letters to the Council. 4^9
The Representation as to the Prisoner's general Character and ^'^^^
Demeanour I have no reason to doubt The Prisoner shewed no
Desire of escaping either immediately after the Injury or after the
Death of Dunn but was present at the Inquest. I have now com-
plied with your Excellency's request and have endeavoured to
detail . . . and circumstantially as possible . . . Excellency will per-
ceive that in some . . . have been obliged to dififer from the State
transmitted to your Excellency, but whether the Variance is so
great or material as to be sufficient to deprive the Prisoner of that
Clemency your Excellency is disposed to shew him I shall submit
to your Excellency. The Court will not proceed to inflict any Punish-
ment 'till they know your Excellencys Determination.
I have the Honour to be with the greatest personal regard and
Esteem Your Excellencys Determination.
I have the Honour to be with the greatest regard and Esteem
Your Excellencys most obedient hum'''^ Serv'
[C. T. Wederstrandt, A. C. P., Wye Queens Ann's County to February 5
Gov. Lee]
Sir The Zele with which the Commissioners executed the trust
reposed in them by the late Law has occasioned the Ten barrels of
flour I bought of M"" Hemsley for your Excellency, two bar'^ for M*"
Thomas Johnson Jun'' four barrels for M"" John Davidson, two
Barrels for M"" John Bullen, Two barrels for Philip Key Esq'' & Eight
barrels for M"" George Mann, in all twenty Eight barrels to be Seized,
and I am informed, I am to be called to an Account for a breach of
my Commission as assistant Commissary of purchases for so doing ;
I do not conceive I am guilty of the charge, as I did no other than
procure it for the use of Gentlemen's families who I presumed were
to have bread as well as their neighbours, that I purchased at no
higher rate than M*" Hemsly sold to the late Governor & Council
four months ago, and at the price he then asked me for the Public
Service which being higher than I was limited to By Col. Blaine I
could not give, however now [it] is Seized and 33 & ^ p C* allowed in
Certificate above the price that Gentleman would have sold to me at.
I received yesterday an order on the Eastern Shore Treasurer for
five hundred thousand Dollars with which I'll endeavour to retrive
my Character as a Public purchaser, which has suffered much for the
want of timely Supplies in Cash, yet will fall short as the Persons
I bought of and am indebted to, expect to receive the same prices as
allowed by the Commissioners which are now extended to £20 p
bush' for wheat £70.. — p O for common flour and £12.. — .. — p
bush' for Indian Corn. Being informed the Legislature had pre-
served to the People the right of the alternative to sell to Commis-
saries or have their wheat &"^* Seized by Commissioners, I have at-
420 Journal and Correspondence.
February; tempted to purchase, but my utmost endeavours have been defeated
by the Commissioners who have thought their duty obHged them
to Seize without consideration.
P. S. I'll endeavour to have the flour herein mentioned released,
if I succeed shall send it to Annapolis p first opportunity
February 7 [J. Bolton, Chestertown to His Excellency Thos Sim Lee]
Sir I wrote you some time ago advising that at the request of
Thomas Johnson Esq'' our late Governour I had furnish'd the
several recruiting Parties & Soldiers on furlow with Rations under
great disadvantage to myself, as I had to lay out my own money
to purchase the Provisions, & by the time the money has been paid
f to me the depritiation has sunk the greatest part of the sum ad-
vanced ; since I wrote you, I have had daily Soldiers calling on me
for Provisions, which are (meat especially) scarce to be had. If
therefore you choose I should continue to supply them, please desire
one of the State Purchasers or the Comissary to supply me with
Beef or Pork or both for that purpose for it is now too late to
purchase any as for Bread or Flower, I can procure that, provided
I can be furnish'd with Cash to purchase it, but I really cannot afford
to lay out any longer my owne money as I have hitherto done, to
the great determent of my Business as a Retailer, being for a long
time kept by that means so bare of Money that I had not wherewith
to lay in a Stock of Goods particularly in the year 1777 & beginning
of 1778 at which time I was above two thousand pounds in advance
to the States & tho I lost considerably by laying out of my money
& by the depritiation at that time yet I have lost much more by
the depritiation since in proportion to the sum advanced. Hope
therefore if you should order me to supply the Recruiting parties
as I have hitherto done, you will also order me, what is necessary
for that purpose, about four bb^ Pork & 4 bb^' Beef & as much Cash
as will buy the same quantity of Fresh meat, & Flower or Bread
in Proportion I recon will be sufficient for the year. My Pay is so
triffling that should you think fit to continue me in the Station hope
you will consider that, as one months pay at present will scarcely
hire a Labourer for two days, as the Auditor tells me I am intitled to
but 40 dollars p"" month. My Acco' from i^' Sept. to l^' Dec'' I sent
to Rock Hall just before the Frost set in, so recon it is still lying
there, it has already sunk above half the Value by the depritiation,
& may probably sink more before it reaches you, however shall
continue to supply any soldiers on furlow, going to, or returning
from Camp, out of the Provisions laid in for my Family (if I can't
get to buy) rather than that they should suffer, but should a Recruit-
ing party come here before I get supplied with Provisions the Ser-
vice will certainly suffer, as I really have not a sufficient quantity
of Salt provision laid in for my Family & there is at present no fresh
Letters to the Council. 421
to be had. Hope therefore you will send us speedy orders as pos- February 7
sible to have me supphcd with your provision for them, or let me
know by Post, Via Wilmington what I am to do.
[Luzerne Philadelphia to M. " Chese " Presidt du Conseil] Brown
Book .N'o. 7
Monsieur J'ai regu la lettre que vous m'avez fait I'honneur de '-.'"tr
m'ecrire le 24 xbre dernier. J'y ai vu avec beaucoup de plaisir les Ft-br"uary 7
assurances des dispositions de I'Etat de Maryland touchant I'observa-
tion des Engagemens pris de la maniere la plus inviolable, pour
assurer les approvisionnemens des Escadres du S. M. Je suis egale-
ment pursuade que vous avez compris tous les inconveniens qui
pourroient resulter des mesures prises au sujet des Farines rassem-
blies par I'agent de la Marine du Roi, et que la suite infaillible des
Saisiers qui ont ete projettier seroit. Si elles etoient mises a Exe-
cution d'eloigner desormais de ce Continent les forces navales du Roi,
puisque elles ne pourroient se flatter d'y trouver les resources qui
leur auroient ete solennellemens promises. J'ai requ a cet regard les
assurances les plus satisfaisantes du Congres et je ne doute pas
que Lorsque vous aurez ete informe des resolutions que cette assem-
blee a prises, vous n'ayez Concouru vous meme avec Empressement a
leur execution.
Quant aux abus qui pourroient etre Commis, le Conseil du Mary-
land a du voir que j'etois le premier a desirer que Ton prit les
mesures les plus efificaces pour Les reprimer. Je le demande encore
de la maniere la plus instante, et je vous prie d'assurer les membres
de ce Conseil que je suis prit a adopter toutes les farines qui seront
jugees Convenable pour prevenir toutes especes d'irregularites il
parvit d'apres votre lettre, qu'il en a ete commis precedement. Si
vous pouvez en administrer la preuve Je vous prie de vouloir bien
me la transmettre et me faire part du desir du Conseil a cet regard
Mais en meme tems. Monsieur, Je demande que dans aucun cas et
sous aucun pretexte les quantites dont on aura determine de per-
mettre L'achat a I'argent de la Marine francoise ne puissent etre
diminuees ni detournees de leur Veritable Destination. Je respecte
le Zele patriotique avez lequel les etats unis et le Maryland en par-
ticulier se sont impresses a subvenir aux besoins de I'armee, je
conviens qu'on ne sauroit prendre dans cette circonstance des mesures
trop promptes et trop vigoureuses pour lui procurer des subsistance
mais je regarde, Monsieur, la conservation des armees americains
et celle de nos Flottes Comme egalement sacree et precieuse Vous
savez cependant comme moi et I'evenement actuel le prouve qu'une
armee de terre a plus de ressources meme Contre la **ette qu'une
Flotte ne peut en avoir la justice et la saine politique exigent qu elles
soient traitees avec une egalite parfaite et qu'on prenne des arrange-
mens egalement efificaces pour les faire subsister. Je demande done
422 Journal and Correspondence.
Brown que si jamais on etoit dans le Cas de faire des recherches au Sujet
Book No. 7 des approvisionnement de nos flottes, on Commence par laisser a
part ce qui aura ete achete pour le Compte du Roi jusqu'a la Concur-
rence des quantites permises ; que cette portion reste libre et que sous
aucun pretexte elle ne puisse etre entamee, ni arretee, ni detournee,
quant au surplus, s'il s'en trouvoit, I'autorite publique pourroit servir
et je serois le premier a lui en fournier les moyens. Nous avons en
trop de preuves des dispositions patriotiques du Maryland et de son
attachement a I'alliance pour que je craigne qu'il se refuse a une
demande si bien fondee, et d'on pent dependre le succes des opera-
tions Generales.
It est vraisenblable que la navigation de la Baye est actuellement
ouverte ou le sera incessament. Je ne puis me persuade qu'alors il y
ait aucun obstacle a I'expedition des Farines qui apportiennent Legiti-
mement au Roi et sur les quelles j'ai annonce aux gouvernents et
chefs d'Escadre qu'ils pouvrient Compter. Je suis avec Con-
sideration distinguee, Monsieur, Voire tres humble et tres obeissant
serviteur.
Red Book [Geo Plater, Philadelphia, to Gov. Lee]
February 7 Sir At M'' Holker's Request who waited on me this Morning, I
Letter have the Honour to forward to your Excellency the inclosed.
No. 66 .._,..
The Enemy on Staten Island have returned Lord Stirling's Visit,
burned some Houses near Elizabeth Town, & taken three or four
Officers & about sixty privates Prisoners, having surprized the
advanced Posts.
February 7 [George Lindenberger to Council]
No. 32 [He has administered oath of office to David Poe.]
Letter
No. 43
February 9 [Holker, Philadelphia, to His Excellency Gov. Lee]
Brown
Book No. 8 Sir I had the honor of writing to you on the 28'"^ January last
No 41 I'elative to the seizure of the flour purchased by William Smith
Esq*"^ of Baltimore to which I beg leave to refer you
I have been since informed that application has been made to
your Excellency by the above Gentleman in consequence of my
directions, for a permit to load with provisions the Brigantine
Hawke now in the part of Baltimore chartered for Hispaniola &
that no answer has been yet returned. M"" Smith has also been
called upon for provisions for the use of his Majesty's Ship the
Pendant commanded by the Marquis of Vaudreuil now in Chesa-
peak but it appears to be out of his power to furnish or to prepare
any supplies, on account of the seizure which it has been thought
proper to decree & to carry in execution. I am fully persuaded that
the legislature could have no intention of interrupting his Majesty's
Letters to the Council. 423
Service, by their late acts, that your Excellency and the council have Brown
no other View than to exert yourselves in favour of the American ''''^^ * *'•
Army, and to present the evil consequences of monopolizing and
forestalling: but as it is my duty to promote the King's service I
am under the necessity of applying for a peremptory answer, & to
request you'll inform me whether the Effect of the measures lately
adopted will be any ways Suspended and whether you have dis-
covered any solid and well founded reason i"^ for not granting the
above permit, when applied to by M"" W" Smith & 2"^'^ for ordering
the whole of the provisions to be wrested from him, & the disposal
of any part thereof to be refused ; I could have wish'd that at least
after the seizure made by the commissioners, two thousand barrels
of flour and one thousand barrels of the Biscuit had been forthwith
redelivered to M*" Smith, on his giving a receipt thereof; this would
not have been derogatory in my humble opinion to the spirit of the
law, it would not have hindered you from supplying the immediate
wants of the army, nor from discovering the full quantity of wheat
and flour purchased by M' Smith and would have avoided you the
trouble & importunity of this my earnest address.
His Majesty's Ship the Fendant cannot be retarded on account
of the provisions, and must be relieved with all possible speed, three
Vessels chartered by me & M"" W" Smith for S* Domingo are to
leave the shores of America, under her convoy, if no obstacle be
put to their departure, in order to obtain protection against the
enemys cruizers : these reasons I hope will Justify my application
& the necessity of your Excellency's interposition, so as no further
interruption be given to my measures without it should be proved
to be absolutely necessary.
If any Grounded complaint can be made of M*" Smith's transac-
tions in behalf of the royal marine, I humbly request you'll please
to give me notice thereof, so as I may direct my conduct in conse-
quence for the greater dignity and interest of the Service of the
Royal marine
[Luzerne Philadelphia to Gov " Simon " Lee] Brown
Book No. 7
Monsieur, J'ai I'honneur d'addresser a votre Excellence une lettre Letter
que j'ecris a M. Cheese et dont je la prie de vouloir bien prendre pe°5ruary 10
Communication avant de la leur faire parvenu. Les inconstances
presentes exigent plus d'union et D'accord que jamais entre les allies.
Cest surtout en vous que j'ai eu Confiance pour le concours du
Maryland, on ne peut recevoir des assurances plus satisfaisantes que
celles qui m'ont ete transmises par M. Plater et Isl. Forbes. J'en
ignore point qu'ils ne fond que remplir les ordres de leurs Con-
stituans et qu' aucum Etat n'est plus attache a' I'alliance que celui
qu'ils representent. J'avoue Cependant qu'il m'est desormais im-
424
Journal and Correspondence.
Brown possible de proceder avec surete dans les operations qui peuvent
Book No. 7 gj.j.g relatives aux subsistances de nos flottes, et je vous Confie que
malgre le Zele Ardent qui m'attache, a la cause de L'Amerique, je
ne prendrai plus sur moi d'anoncer aux Commandans de nos Es-
cadres quils peuvent Compter trouver sur vos Cotes une Certaine
quantite de provisions, a moins que je n'aye les assurances les plus
fortes que I'incident qui vient d'arriver ne se renouvellera plus. Je
n'ai pas besoin, Monsieur, de vous detailler les inconveniens des
mesures qui ont ete prises a I'egard des Farines apartenant au Roi
dont M. Smith etoit depositaire; vous les aurez senti d'avance, et
je ne doute pas que vous ne fassiez vos efforts pour prevenir des
suites plus facheuses, et dont j'ai fait part a M. Plater.
Au sur plus. Monsieur, je ne connois point M. Smith et quoique
j'en aye entendu parler d'une maniere favorable je ne le suporte
nuUement et s'il etoit a juste titre suspect au Gouvernement, et que
les personnes qui doivent naturellement etre juges dans la Conten-
tation actuelle voulus sent diriger le choix de I'agent de la Marine du
Roi sur un homme egalement solvable, sur et actif, je servis le pre-
mier a inviter M. Holker a changer son correspondant.
Je suis avec la Consideration la plus distingnee De Votre Excel-
lence Le tres humble et tres obeissant serviteur.
February lo [Thos Beall, Capt. Comdt. to Council]
I hereby certify that there are at present under my command at
Pittsburgh four Sergeants and fifty privates of the Maryland Part
of the Regiment lately commanded by Col° Moses Rawlings and who
were in the Service of the United States before May in the Year 1779
This is to Certifie that Nathaniel Beall Magruder was a vollentear
in Col. Rawlings Ridgment in November Seventy six and was taking
Prisoner at Fort Washington and seventy eight join'd said Ridg-
ment at Fort Frederick Co' Rawlings then Furnished M*" Magruder
with Cash and Promised him if he** Inlist Twenty Men he wood
Indiver to Git him a Commistion M"" Magruder Inlisted Twenty Five
men in November Seventy Eight I was sent to Philadelphia for
Clothing Co' Rawlings Requested I wood Mention it to the Board
of War sertified as above the Bord then Requested me to let Co'
Rawlings Know M'' Magruder shood have A insigns Commition in
said Ridgment and not to make any more Promises Co' Rawlings
then Appointed M"" Magruder as Insign in said Ridgment and has
Been Mustered and Received Pay as such ever since
February 12 [John Carlile, Capt, Michael Gilbert, Captn, John Hughes, Capt.
Camp near Morris-Town to his Excellency Thomas Sim Lee Esqr]
Sir, The officers from the State of Maryland in Col. Hazen's
Regiment beg leave to call your Excellency's attention to our par-
ticular situation. We entered the service of our Country at an early
Letters to the Council. 425
period : We have not hesitated to share every danj?er and difficulty February 12
in common with our brother officers and have also been fortunate
enough to be of the Number of those who had the thanks of the
Commander in-chief for our conduct in a General Battle. We have
often been detached a great distance from the Grand Army upon
hard and disagreeable Service; And necessarily on our marches
incured greater expences. When we took commissions in the present
Regiment engaged in the common cause we were taught to believe
that we could render as much service there as in any other Corps
and by no means expected to be considered as aliens or excluded
any benefit common to officers of the same State. We have seen a
Resolution of Congress last spring calling for Returns from the
additional Regiments that the States severally might have Credit
for so many officers and soldiers and be accounted as part of their
Quota, in consequence of which the States of Massachusetts Bay,
Rhode Island & Connecticut with Pennsylvania have considered
the officers & Soldiers from their States (in the same Regiment with
ourselves) as part of their quota and given them all the benefits &
privileges of the States Troops, from whence we were induced to
believe that the State of Maryland not less generous than her
sister states had made a similar Provision for us untill undeceived
by the officers of that Line on our arival at this Place. When the
claims of our Country called us into the Field we chearfully left
the Pleasures and indulgences of retirement to encounter the hard-
ships & toils of war, not only to Protect the rights of mankind but
our own individual Liberty, and now when the war is apparently
drawing to a conclusion we shall reluctantly leave the work unfin-
ished for which we have made so many sacrifices ; but the advanced
price of every necessary will not leave it in our Power to continue in
a Service in which we are so much interested unless some Provision
shall shortly be made for us. Relying on your Excellencys justice
and liberality of sentiment We are Your Excellency's Most Obed'
H' Serv*^
[Charless Hogg to Council] February 12
[Asks discharge from army on account of " distressed condition "
of his " wife, pretty far advanced in her pregnancy," with her fifth
child.]
[Ben Ford, Lt. Col. to the Honble Genl Gist] February 12
Sir We have not any Serjeants in the Sixth Regiment we Can Book No. 3
recommend as Qualified for appointments of Officers. We have ^"^''
a Sufficient Number of Officers for the number of men now in the
Regiment, by the Time the Regiment is recruited there is ever\-
reason to believe Young Gentlemen may be had that will do honor
to the Appointment The Officers in the sixth Regiment beg that
none of the Serjeants from the line may be introduced into that
Regiment as Officers
426 Journal and Correspondence.
February 12 [Mordecai Gist Camp Morris Town to the Honble
BooIc^nTS J. T. Chase, Esqr.]
Letter Dear Sir Col° Woolford informs me that he some time since
■No. II „ . , . ,
recommended four of his Serjeants whose termes are now expired
to be commissioned in the line (viz') Jacob Crawford, John Law,
Caleb Mason & John Sears.
I wou'd wish these to be appf^ to his Regiment as also Jacob
Rittenhouse Shoemaker to the 4* These Officers request you may not
app* any of the Serjeants recommended from the first Brigade to
serve in the second
February 12 [J. Gunby Camp near Morristown to His Excell'y
Red Book Tho's S. Lee Esqr.]
No. 29 ^ -^
Letter Dear Sir I received yours of the 26* Jan^ by M*" Keeport the
£10,000 you mention for reEnlisting the men of the first Brigade
was left by M"" Keeport in Phil^ I expect to receive it by M"" John
Randall in a few days, if I could be empowered to reEnlist men
that have from four to eight or ten months to Serve I believe the
greatest part we have that is not for the war might be taken but those
whose time will shortly expire will not be detained, for the bounty
you Offer them, I shall use my utmost endeavour as soon as I receive
the money to re-Enlist the men agreable to your Instructions, & if
the sum you have sent be not sufficient I will give you the earliest
notice what I think will ; I am highly honoured by the Promotion
of my Serj*^ Recommended to Col° Forrest
February 13 [DeKalb, Camp near Morristown to His Excellency The Governor
B k N'^^" ^ ^^^ honorable the Members of the Council of Maryland]
Letter Honourable Gentlemen I take the Liberty to address you in
behalf of two field officers of your State whose Service and present
circumstances intitle them to your particular notice, the one is
Colonel Price : That officer, during one year, laid under the weight
of imputations as mortifying as they proved groundless, after a
trial long wished for, he was acquited of every charge. No sooner
had he got over this misfortune, than he found himself Superseded
in his rank by the appointment of a lunior officer to that of Brigadier,
under those circumstances he could not consistent with that pride,
so necessary to keep up a true military Spirit, act in his military
Capacity, and as those reasons which preclude his reassuming his
functions, can no more be removed, the good of the service dictates
that such a provision may be made for him, as will induce him to
resign a commission which he can not hold with honour to himself
or advantage to the State, his early and Zealous Sacrifices, the
State of his private fortune, greatly impaired by them, apply to your
generosity for such a provision, and I beg leave to recommend that
Letters to the Council. 427
the State of Maryland, either by themselves or by their intercession Brown ^
with the Congress will be pleased to effect it. °° °' ^
The other officer for whom I am. to intreat your favours is Lieu-
tenant Colonel Forrest : This Gentleman is no more able to continue
his Services in his regiment, and his holding a Commission in it
precludes the appointment of another field officer, and throws all the
hardships of the duty upon the Major. I need not urge, Gentlemen,
how far the holding of Commissions by persons unable to discharge
the functions annexed to them, is prejudicial to the service; that
consideration, alone would be a sufficient inducement to any meas-
ures tending to remove such an inconvenience, were not the cir-
cumstances of those officers such as Strongly claim for the provisions
which I make bold to request to be made for them.
With the highest respect I am Honourable Gentlemen Your most
obedient and most humble Servant The Baron de Kalb, M. G : Com-
mand* Maryland Division.
[Jonas Hudson, Balto to Gov. Lee] February 14
Dear Sir I have Rec** your favour of the 12^^ & duly Note its
Contents, Inclosed you have ace' of three Hundred pieces Brittainas
am*^ to £30165 Curr^ w*"*" are all ready for your Orders, a Capt.
Beall call'd on me for Two pieces w*^*^ he said you ordered him to get
& hope will prove right. Inclosed you have his Rec' I shall give M""
Frank Luke an order on you for the am* of this Ace' w*^^ you will
please honour & Supply him with Money as he may want it, being
what Occurs.
[John Strawbridge Collector of the Tax in Cecil County to February 14
Gov. Lee]
May it please your Excellency Sir early in December I furnished
M*" Patrick Ewing purchasing Commissary in this County with
50,000 Dollars for which he has lately produced your Order. I have
likewise paid part of your order in fav"" of Col° Henry HoUings-
worth the reason why I have not paid the exact Balance due from this
County arises altogether from the Commissioners being backward
in Settlement of the Publick Accounts. I have paid Col° Hollings-
worth Eighty four Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Pounds
which is as near the Amount as I would chuse to goe untill my
accounts are Settled by the Commissioners which I expect will be
in the Ensuing week, the Balance remains in my hands shall be
immediately Paid to the Treasurer for the Eastern Shore, wou'd
intreat your Excellency to Transmit to the Treasurer of the Eastern
shore and account how the publick Money has been disposed of in
this County that my settlement with him may not be delay'd which
will conclude me Your Excellencvs Obedient Humble Serv'
428 Journal and Correspondence.
February 15 [Jo. Baxter, Bait, to Gov. Lee]
Sir Previous to my receiving Charge of the Goal, Joel Higgen-
bottom made his Escape and has not since been apprehended, there-
fore suppose it unnecessary to transmit the papers to your Excel-
lency
February 18 [Th Johnson, Fred Town to Gov. Lee]
Red Book ^ ^ ., , , t^ . • •
No. 29 Sir presummg the Gov"" and Council has the Power of impnson-
^^^% ing a dangerous Person I inclosed you a Copy of a Commitm* of
one Wall as such by Docf Thomas who I think was not bailable
though M"" Young and M'' Scott thought otherwise, this Wall is
thought by D"" Thomas to be very much devoted to the British
Officers and from what has past no Body can doubt his best Ser-
vices in bringing or carrying Intelligence, the Letters were brought
in a tin Case a circumstance left out of the comm* and probably
would not have been heard of but for one of our people being mixed
in a Crowd of the British who got about Wall on his Return from
Virg^. If you and the Council should think proper to commit Wall
I think it ought to be to some other prison than this and as it appears
to me it will be a very ill consequence and Example that this man
should be suffered to go at large in our State
February 18 [John Randall, Philadelphia to Gov. Lee]
Sir I was just Setting out for this place when Cap" Keeports
arriv'd at Camp with the Officers & Soldiers Cloathing, I had before
his Arrival made the inclosed purchase at Morris Town I wish I had
extended it to the Article of Rum. I find it higher than I conceiv'd it
possible, from ninety to a hundred Dollars p'' Gallon. I shall purchase
Tobacco and Soap for a two Months Supply for the Officers and
Soldiers. The Ballance of the Money sent I shall lay out in Rum
with half of what was sent for the Recruiting Service, General Gist
thinks it may be replac'd from the State before it will be wanted this
will go but little way in supplying that extravagant article.
The General has inclos'd a list of Articles, the Officers propose
taking in lieu of the Stated Allowance this will save so consider-
able a Sum, Monthly, that it induced me to is^ue accordingly if this
should not be approvd of, the extra Articles they now Receive
I can deduct hereafter. As the Act of Assembly has not provided
for, nor precluded the Brigade Staff Officers acting in the Maryland
Brigades. Chaplains, Commissaries, Forrage and Waggon Masters
I wish to be instructed, fully with respect to them, also the Baron
De Calb and his Aids, who are not of the Maryland line, I beg
likewise to know if supplies are to be issued for January past and
whether the Officers on furlough are to receive the back supplies on
their return to Camp. Some of them wish to have money paid them
in lieu thereof, others give their mess mates orders to receive for
Letters to the Council.
429
them in their Absence I have employd a M"" Daniel Delozier as an Red Book
Assistant, he is a younj^ man of f^ood Character and approved of by
General Gist. As I cannot do the whole business myself, I hope
you will appoint him and determine the pay he is to receive. I will
inform your Excel"^ by i)OSt of the purchases I make here from
them and those now sent and the estimate sent by General Gist you
will be able to Judge what money will be wanted for the Monthly
Supplies and repay what I have now borrowed out of the Recruit-
ing money
Since writing the above I have purchas'd four Hh'^' Rum two
at £35 and two at £32. The Sugar Coffee Chocolate and Tea will
serve three Months. The Officers Cloth is not to be Opened till
General Gist gets an Answer to his letter respecting trimings &
facings. I have no Invoice of the blue for coats, but by Capt Kee-
ports account, it will not exceed ninety, these will be far Short of the
number wanted. If the Officers are allow'd Hatts they may be had
here (at present, for four hundred dollars of best Beaver)
Allow'd each Officer p Month
3I Gallons Rum @ 5/ 0..18.
5"^ Sugar
i"' Tea
il^^ Coffee
^^ Chocolate
i"' Soap
i''' Tobacco
1/ 0..
10/ o.
1/6 o.
2/6 o.
1/3 o.
/9 o.
Allowance Propos'd p Month
2 Gallons Rum
8"^ Sugar
^•b Tea
4i''' Coffee
I "'Soap
i"* Tobacco
£i..ii..9
5/ 0..10..0
1/ 0..8..0
10/ 0..5..0
1/6 0..6..9
1/3 0..1..3
/9 0..0..9
£i..ii..9
State Maryland D' p Contra C''
To if Gallons Rum @ By extra Sugar 3" @
£30..o.. £52..io..o 40/ £6.. 0..0
5..5..0 2.. 12. .6 ditto Tea i"' £20.. 1 5 5.. 5..0
ditto Coffee 3'^ £4.. 10, 13..10..0
£55.. 2..6
By Balance
Allowing Officers to compleat 8 Reg*^ is
Savd p Month in each!
Officers Allowance \
24..15..0
30.. 7..6
£55..2..6
192
£30
5,760 p*" month
12
£69. 1 20 p ann"
430 Journal and Correspondence.
February 19 [Thos. White Kent County Delaware State Deposition]
I hereby Certify to whom it may Concern that I am well acquainted
with M*" Freeborn Garretson and that he has been an Inhabitant of
this State for near Eighteen month Last past dureing which time he
has supported an unblemished Character and Generally supposed to
be a man of Great Piety, and I believe has Comply^ with the Laws of
the State in Every Instance so far as Related to a Preacher of the
Gospel.
Brown [George Washington, Head Qrs. Morristown, to Gov. Lee]
Book No. I
Letter Sir Your Excellency will have received, I make no doubt, a Copy
No. 28 q£ gj^ ^j.(. q£ Congress of the 9"^ Instant, ascertaining the Quotas
of non Commissioned Officers and privates to be furnished by the
Respective States for the ensuing Campaign, and directing all the
men in the additional Corps, Guards, Artillery and Horse and the
Regimented Artificers in the Departments of the Quarter Master
General and Commissary General of Military Horses, as well as
those of the Battalions in the State lines, whose times of service do
not expire before the last of September next, to be considered as part
of the Quotas of the States to which they respectively belong. The
Quota of the State of Maryland is fixed at 3238, and I have now
the honor to inclose your Excellency a Special Return of the Non
Commissioned Officers and Privates in her Seven Battalions and of
the men belonging to her in Spencer's & Hazen's Regiments, serving
with Harrison's Regiment of Artillery in the late Gale's Artillery
Company. Lee's Corps and the Artillery Artificers ; desig-
nating in a particular manner, the proportion engaged for the
War and by monthly column periods when, and in what propor-
tion the services of the Rest will expire. Your Excellency will
observe by the Act, that the men whose engagements expire before
the last of September and I have already taken the liberty to
mention are not to be counted as part of the 3238 and therefore
according to the Return inclosed the deficiency to be raised recredit-
ing also the 26 in the German Battalion is 1047. There are however
a few Corps besides those I have mentioned not acting immediately
with the part of the Army in which there may be some men belonging
to the State, and I consider it as an unlucky circumstance that I have
not such Returns of them in my possession as will ascertain the point
and the credit to which the State may be entitled in consequence.
The principal one is the German Battalion. I expect a Return of
this and of one or two more Corps when I shall take the earliest
occasion after obtaining them, to advise your Excellency of the
number of them in them belonging to the State. I have thought it
more eligible to transmit the present Return than to delay it, till
those of every little detached Corps could be collected, as the want
Letters to the Council.
431
of these, admitting they should contain a few then belonging to the
State, can make no material difference with respect to the deficiency
to be levied and the postponing the business on that account would
interfere essentially with the views of Congress and indecrl entirely
defect them, as to the time assigned for the Recruits taking the
Field, I would observe before I conclude that the present Return
bears the fullest number of Men under every description that the
State can have in her Seven Battallions and the other Corps, which
it comprehends, and they would most probably be found, if an actual
inspection could take place, to fall a good deal short of the Comple-
ment, as there is always a material difference between an Army on
Paper and its real strength. A comparative view between the Total
amount of an Army as borne upon every General Return and the
Column of present fit for duty and the Absentees that can be satis-
factorily accounted for demonstrates this beyond question.
I have the Honor to be with the greatest respect & esteem Yr
Excellency's Most Obed' Servant G° Washington
P. S. According to an Abstract Return obtained from the Muster
Master General in October, The German Battalion amounted in the
whole to 208 Men, out of which number the Inlistments of 66 expire
before September. There will then be, supposing all the men alive,
142 engaged for the War, but I cannot determine what proportion
of these belong to Maryland or Pennsylvania. In December there
were 53 men of the late Rawlins's Corps at Pittsburg, but the terms
of their inlistments are not known, nor can I say whether they are
now in Service.
I have this minute received a State of the Pennsilvania part of the
German Battalion, by which it appears that 116 of the 142 men
inlisted for the War belong to her. Hence it seems that Maryland
is only entitled to a credit of 26 in this Corps G. W.
List of American Officers Prisoners who have Violated their
Paroles belonging to the State of Maryland
Brown
Book N'o. I
Rank & Names
Capt. Rich<i Davis
L* William Piles
County
State
Maryland
d°
James Tool
Jacob Carsdorph
Baltimore
d°
d°
[Henry Lee Junr Ma. Com Md. Annapolis to Gov. Lee]
Sir I had the honour to address the delegates in Congress from
the State of Maryland on the subject of supplys of cloathing &c
for the Officers in the corps under my command, subjects of this
State. They were pleased to communicate my application to your
Excellency; I beg leave to request a decision. I must also trouble
No. 29
February 21
Brown
Book No. 8
Letter
No. 17 (See
also No. 18)
This letter
is thus
endorsed
The original
of this
Letter sent
to the Rev<l
Jared
Sparks of
Boston, by -
Permission
of the
Executive
to be
inserted in a
Volume of
Fac Similes,
which the
said Sparks
designs to
Publish, of
letters of
distin-
guished
Revolu-
tionary
Characters
bv Tho :
Culbreth,
Qerk of the
Council
432 Journal and Correspondence.
Brown your Excellency for Authority & money to recruit twenty Soldiers
Book No.8 jj^ ^j^jg State, Congress having been pleased to order an Augmenta-
tion of the Infantry serving under me.
February 23 [Sam'l Farmer Lieut 3*^ Maryland Reg't Baltimore to
^^dj^^j;'°^ Col Uriah Forrest]
j^^"^^ Sir. I Received your Favour of the 5**^ Instant and have Reced
Seventeen Blanketts from M*" Keeports, & the Recruits is in Grate
Want of more and Cant Git them & the men is in Want of Overalls
and M"" Keeports w^ill not have any made Before he has Orders
From the Governor I Hope that you Will send an order By Serjt
Howard to M'' Keeports to have them made for the men & They are
in Want of Hatts and Coats Vestcoats & Shoes But Stand in the
most need of the Over Halls
Red Book [Geo Plater & James Forbes, Philadelphia to Gov. Lee]
Feb. 23 Sir We herewith forward to your Excellency the Act of Congress
Letter relative to furnishing the Officers with Cloathing, & in Compliance
with your Requisition, moved that you might have Permission to
draw on the Continental Treasury in the State for reimbursing
such Supplies. The Congress declined to give their Opinion upon
the Subject & commited it to an especial Committee; when they
report, we shall not fail to give you the Result of their Deliberation
in the mean Time, we think, no ill Consequence can attend drawing
on that Fund for the above Purpose. We have the Honor to be with
the highest Sentiments of Respect Y'^ Excellency's most ob' & very
h^'^ Servants
February 23 [Ben Stoddert, Secry, War Office, to His Excy The Govr Lee]
No°7 Sir I have the honor to forward to Your Excellency, a return of
Letter ^he officers & men belonging to the State of Maryland, attached to
the additional & Independent Corps, therein specified. It may not
be unnecessary to observe, that the Original returns from which this
was taken, were made out some months ago, since which many
alterations must undoubtedly have taken place, and of course the
present, together with the returns before sent, contain but a very
inaccurate State of the Troops of Maryland, attached to the add^ &
Independent Corps.
February 25 [Sam Gadman A. A County, Elk Ridge Land« To his Excellency
Thomas Sim Lee, Governor of Maryland, & his H''^^ Council]
Whereas information has been made to me, one of the lustices
assigned to keep the Peace, in said the County, that a certain John
Hobbs, in the County aforesaid, being pursuant to an Act of As-
Letters to the Council. 433
sembly of this State, appointed a Recruiting Officer, for the said February 25
County has frequently and in diverse manner abused the Trust
reposed in him, by Inlisting of Men for the Army of the United
States, and suffering them, for certain considerations paid him
to be at Liberty, taking advantage of unguarded men w' families,
by making them Drunk, and inhsting them, with a view of making
them Ransom themselves at a very high rate those that had not
money to do it, he'd take an Indenture on, and sell them for 2, 3 or
4 years during the continuance of the Substitute Law, he recruited
a number of Men, which he sold to different People for Substitutes
at a very advanced Price, it appears from the general Tenor of his
Conduct, since his commencement, that he has continued an entire
prostitution of the publick Money, in such, and the like egregious
enormities. The better to make this appear, the summoning of John
Horn Benjamin Stevens John Ellicot & Misael Deaver, all of this
County (except Jn° Ellicott) will shew the matter very clearly.
Presupposing it was to your Honorable Board the information
ought to be given, I have taking the Liberty to present the above
[John Randall Philadelphia to Gov. Lee] February 25
Sir I inclose a Transcript of the necessaries I've purchased here
for our Troops, I wanted to purchase more Rum, but none of the
traders would agree to wait for the Money till it could be sent from
Maryland. I have been detained five days for want of Waggons,
which I have just procured and sent of with the Goods, but fear
they'll be Stop'd at Trenton with the Ice, every exertion will be
made to get them to Camp as Quick as possible
I hope to Receive an Answer soon, to the Letter sent by Cap*
Keeports, with full instructions how I am to proceed in my dis-
tribution of the Cloathing and necessaries, to the Oflficers which I
shall attend to with the greatest care
Morris Town s^^ ¥th^ 1780
John Randall Bought Of Aaron Forman
13 Barrels Sugar 32*^.0^.24"' Neet @ £200 p C* 6439. 5.0
6 ditto & I Tierce Coffee 15 is^^*" 90/ 6819.15.0
4 Boxes Chocolate 2801'*" 105/ 1472. 12.6
Bought of Stevenson & Canfield
I Hhd Bohea Tea 287"^ Neet @ 57 Dollars 6 134. 12.6
£20,866. 5.0
28
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£7980..
0..0
£32
7360..
0..0
52/6
1278..
2..6
£75 VC'
1261..
IO..O
67/6
884..
5..0
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7:6
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0..0
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0..0
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318..
0..0
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no..
5..0
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434 Journal and Correspondence.
February 25 Sundries Bo' in Philad*^ By J. Randall for the Maryland Troops
20'^ feb"^ 1780
2 Hhds best West India Rum 228 GalP
2 ditto common d° 230 d°
5 Boxes Soap 485"
2 Hhds Leaf Tobacco N' 1682
262* Manufactur'd d°
3 Packages & Cooperage
Porterage
{4*'' Bohea Tea £90 4''' Chocolate £ 21..0
52"' Powder'd Sugar £i56..o..36** Coffee £162.0
8 Gallons Rum @ £35.0
3 loafs Sugar 24^.7. @ 90/
2 Tin Measures & i brass lock
£19704.. 1 0..0
* These Articles were bought for four Officers on duty in Philad*
The loaf Sugar for Gen' Gist, he takes it in lieu of other Articles
February 26 [Sam Huntington, President, Philadelphia, to His Excy the Govr
No°7 (Lee) of Maryland]
Letter
No. 26 Sir. Your Excellency will receive herewith enclosed an Act of
Congress of the 25"^ Instant by which the several States are called
upon to procure their respective Quotas of Supplies for the ensuing
Campaign in the Articles and quantities specified in the Act.
Congress in assigning the quotas have endeavoured to suit the
Circumstances and conveniency of each State as far as possible.
You will observe that the Prices affixed to the several Articles are
in Spanished milled Dollars and the accounts are to be kept and
finally Settled in like Currency as a fixed Standard in order that
equal Justice may be done to all the States, and to prevent the great
Inequality of Prices which hath happened in some Instances in differ-
ent States and Places for articles of the same kind and quality.
As it is not in the power of Congress at present to determine the
just quota of each State they have made Provision in this as in
former Acts that equal lustice shall be done to each State in the
final Settlement of their Accounts.
It is supposed that each State will chearfully take upon themselves
to furnish collect and deposite the Provisions and Articles assigned
to them respectively which being done will supersede the necessity
of purchasing Commissaries and quarter masters in the several
States. In order to enable the States the more easily to comply with
this Act, you will observe they are excused from paying into the
Letters to the Council.
435
Continental Treasury two thirds of the monies which they called on Red Bw^k
to raise monthly for the use of the United States by the Resolution ^^- ^
of the 6'** of October last.
Congress have thought it expedient to form the estimate of Sup-
plies as large as would be necessary for the most vigorous Exertion
in any Case that may be with probability supposed ; but as the scene
of Action may change or from a variety of other Causes and unfore-
seen Events the quantity of supplies necessary to be furnished by
all or any of the States cannot be reduced to a Certainty it is ex-
pected the Commissary Gen' will give due notice to the several
States of the Kind and Quantity of Articles wanted from Time to
Time that they may be collected or deposited at the places assigned
by the Commander Chief.
The Importance and necessity of a substantial Compliance with
this Act of Congress are so obvious that nothing farther seems
necessary to be added to excite the most vigorous exertions on the
Part of the several States to carry the same into Execution.
I have the honour to be with every Sentiment of respect your
Exc^* h^'^ servant
[Thos Lansdale, Baltimore Town to Gov. Lee] Februan- 27
Sir As you have not any blue Cloth in the store, I find there is as
much in Town as will make two Coats. Co' Hall is here if you'l give
us the indulgence of purchasing, we will take it as a favour. The
price is £95 y'' you'' please to let me have Orders on the Store for
37 yards of the striped Cloth and linnen for shirts.
[Thos Sollers, Bait. Town to His Excellency Thos. S. Lee Esqr] Februao- 28
S' Agreable to your request I have Examin"^ the Clearances of
the Different Vessells and find Inclosed you an Account of all the
flour Bread &c. Shiped by M'' William Smith, and M' Samuel Smith
since the first of Aprill Last as appears by the Manifests left in the
Office. The death of M'' Dafifen who Transacted the Business for me,
has Delayed my not sending it sooner, he lay a long time Sick during
which the papers and every thing were much Confus*^
An Account the fiour Shiped by Coll. Samuel Smith from the
Port of Baltimore Since the i Apr' 1779
Masters of Vessells
Names
Vessells Names
Where Bound
Cargo
on board
Barrells
flour
Oct. 21
George Hunt
Schooner Willing
Maid
York River in Va.
37
Nov. II
Shadrick Ames
Sloop James
Ditto Ditto
164
Dec. 20
Peregrine Dunk
Sloop Molly
Ditto Ditto
55
436
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Letters to the Council. 437
[Samuel Chester Baltimore to His Excelency Thomas S. Lee] February 28
. . [The tn-
S"" Havmg the honour of your Orders for Recruitmg men for closed list
the Service of the united States with the Lawes of this State To )'q^^L
Direct me and Likewise positive orders not to Inlist Erittish or
forreign Deserters
But I find that there are officers in this Town which Inlist Boath
Deserters and prisoners of war which I Can by no means Do my
orders Being to the Contreary had I had that Liberty I could have
Recruited more then the Col. of men for Baltimore Countey
I herewith send you a List of the men Recruited By me and
Delivered To Capt. Samuel Farmer of the third Maryland Battalion
agreeable To your orders I Drew on the Sherriff of Baltimore
County for 3000 Dollars which I applyed Towards Raising these
Recrutes
But Two of these men after Being Duley attested Before a Majis-
trate Deserted and as Capt Farmer says not Being Regularly passed
Before a field officer he Could not Give me a Recipt for them But
I had Carried them Before Maj"" Sollers and he said they wair Good
men But Gave no further Certifycate
Now should I be at the Loss of these mens Bountey it would Be
hard as there is not an opertunity of meeting with a field officer
Every Day in Town and as I mentioned Before Brittish Deserters
and prisoners of war pass Before our Field officers without Ex-
amination
Therefore I should Be Glad of your Honours Further Instruc-
tions about the matter
[Conrad T. Wederstrandt, Wye River, to His Excellency February 29
Thomas Sim Lee, Esquire]
Sir I had the honor to write to your Excellency the 5^^ instant
since which M'' Richard Keene Commissioner for Caroline County
has attempted to seize the Continental flour & wheat I have purchased
in part of that County and also to press the Continental Waggons
I have drawing the said flour to the Delawar Landings in order to be
fowarded to the army pretending to be authorized by Law So to do,
in order to remedy to the deffect occasioned by my neglect, which
being erroneous is the more sencible, and Gentlemen of the House
of Delegates having informed me it was look upon the Law passed
appointing Commissioners would facilitate the Commissaries pur-
chases, I am the more Surprized at M'' Rich*^ Keene's conduct:
therefore must desire Your Excellency's orders how to proceed,
meanwhile I have directed the Millers & Waggoners to go on their
usual way unless M"" Rich"^ Keene should apply by authority and
with proper officers in which case I have directed to let him take
possession without opposition 'till I am informed by your Excel-
438 Journal and Correspondence.
February 29 lency how to act, desiring you'll please to consider how hard it
would be to me after all the trouble & difficulties I have had to see
other persons take away the commissions I have right to (which
will hardly be adequate to my expences) without forwarding the
Service more than I have done.
Col. Peregrine Tilghman told me he had wrote to your Excellency
about the 28 barr'^ of flour I purchased last December of W™
Hemsley Esq"" as mentioned in my letter of the s'** instant, & he
thought himself obliged to detain it 'till your orders are known ; be
pleased to inform me if I can forward them to your Excellency &
the Gentlemen in Annapolis I bought them for.
I was lately in' Somerset County and was informed there was
about 70 or 80 barr'^ of flour in a Store at Salisbury purchased last
Summer by M*" M'^Bride, by order of the late Governor & Council
for the use of the States ; it has been so long there, that most of it
is Sour. If brought up to Baltimore it may Sell to mix with Ship
Stufif and make Ship bread otherwise it must be lost.
[W. Smith, Baltimore, to Gov. Lee.]
February 29 Sir By a letter of the 25* Inst, from the Agent general of the
Marine of france. I am directed to apply to your Excell^ for per-
mission to load with provisions for acco' of his most Christian
Majesty fleet & Army in the W. Indies the two following Vessells.
To wit the schooner Holker & the schooner Morris, mounting four
carriage guns & four swivels each, with fourteen men. I am also
directed to withdraw the application made on Acco* of the Brig.
Hawke Capt. Taylor. I am sorry to be troublesome on this subject
and must plead my instructions as an appology.
I would lust beg leave to observe to your Exc^ that as I am in-
formed much pains has been taken to injure my character with the
public & reports circulated to induce a belief that under cover of a
permission to purchase a quantity of flour for the french navy I had
engrosed considerable quantitys for my own Acco* & far exceeded
the quantity permited to be purchased in this State. And as I am
told returns have been made or are to be made to your Board of all
the wheat & flour seized in my possession and in the possession of my
Agents, I take the liberty for the information of your Excellency
& the Council (who I wish to be acquainted with every of my trans-
actions respecting this business) to mention that fourteen or fifteen
hundred bb'^ of the flour seized in my stores at Balt° is no part of
that purchase, but delivered to my by order of the late Gov'' & Coun-
cil by the State of Virginia & by the Continental commissary of pur-
chases, this flour I was directed by the several committees of Con-
gress to appropriate to diferent purposes. To "Wit, for the use of the
American Navy at Boston a part to be delivered to the order of the
Comm^ general but principbly for the Marine of france. Add to this
Letters to the Council. 439
the Ship Defences Cargo which was cleard out at this port, returned, February 29
& relanded here again, this Cargo was a purchase preceding the
last years crop partly bought in this State & partly in Virginia. I
flatter myself y"' Excellency will excuse my being this particular,
from a wish to prevent y'^ being Led into any mistake on this head,
& to Justify my character from any imputations to my prejudice.
On the whole you may be assured from the best returns I have yet
been able to collect, the Amount of my purchase will not much exceed
one the quantity permitted
P. S. the bearer M"" Ch° Johnson, will be so obliging as to call for
an answer
[James Shaw to The Governor and Council]
I hereby Certify, that on the 26 Instant a Certain Person who calls February 29
himself by the name of Freeborn Garretson (was brought before me
the subscriber one of the Justices assigned to keep the Peace for
Dorchester County) as a Fugitive Dissaffected Person, from the
State of Delaware, on Examination, he Acknowledged he had not
taken the Oath of Fidelity to his State, or either of the United States,
and also refused to take the Oath Prescribed by the General Assem-
bly of the State of Maryland, in an Act entitled an Act for the better
Security of the Government. I therefore Committed him to the Jail
of Dorchester County, which Jail he is now Confined in.
[Holker, Philadelphia to His Excellency Gov Lee] Mzroh 3
^ Brown
Sir In answer to the letter with which you have honored me of Book Xo. 8
the 21^* february I shall inform you, that so soon as the intelligence No. 36
of his Exc^ Count d'Estaing's arrival on the Coast of Georgia See also
reached us & of her firm intention to visit these quarters, it was No. 40
agreed that every exertion should be made to procure an ample !^^^^^ ^ C
Supply of provisions for his fleet which contained 25000 men & to p. 69.)"
Cooperate with him: it was determined that M"" W" Smith of
Baltimore with the permission & approbation of the then Governor
& Council of Maryland should be requested to purchase 8000 barrels
of flour with all possible dispatch, 4000 were ordered by my letter
of the 30* of August & 4000 more by my letter of the 7"" of Sepf
the choice of M"" Smith was approved of & Governor Johnston
pledged himself for his success; in this I believe he has not been
mistaken.
On the * the Hon : Committee of Congress for the Com-
missaries departments informed me that in addition to the Supplies
for the Army & to those I had demanded from IM"" Smith they had
directed the Commissaries on the Eastern Shore of Mar^dand in
*This letter to me on the Subject was lately burned with mj' dwelling House
in this city.
440 Journal and Correspondence.
Brown consequence of my application to them of the 27"" Sep"" to purchase
Book No. 8 ^QQQ barrels, which were to be delivered to said M"" Smith, on
account of the Royal Marine : this additional order formed my pre-
tentions for 12000 Barrels & they have been acknowledged by the
same Hon' Committee, when they applied some time since to your
Excellency & Council for all the flour purchased by my Agents over
& above that quantity.
At the same time that the above mentioned purchases were
directed to be made 12000 barrels of flour were demanded from
the State of Pensilvania, who entered upon measures to obtain
them forthwith, these however had not the desired effect, were soon
after annuled & have not Supplied me yet with 1500 barrels of
flour in the whole. Some time after the Steps were taken I perceived
that the Continental Commissaries on the eastern shore of Mary-
land could not furnish any of the flour demanded from them be-
cause the wants & urgent necessity of the Army were so great that
I was repeatedly applied to for the flour stored by my agents in
this city : & in the beginning of November I was apprised that my
conjectures were but too true, for instead of Supplying the 4000
barrels. Colonel Blaine applied for & obtained unknown to me, from
M'' Smith 500 barrels of flour for the immediate relief of the Army,
and under the most Solemn promise that he should replace them
without delay, promise which he has not fulfilled to this moment.
Influenced by the apprehension of the fatal Consequences of these
my Conjectures, I determined in the run of October to press M""
Smith more & more : I told him that I expected the fleet on the
Coast forth with, that all my resources were almost frustrated in
every quarter but his : I reminded him of the engagement of the
Commissaries & Concluded that all my expectations for assistance
and relief lay with him : it was on this ground that he pushed for-
ward, that he exerted all the influence he was master of; had he
obtained 20000 barrels I should have claimed the whole for the
Royal Marine, as it would have been paid for by the remittance I
should have directed to be made in behalf of the King's service &
for the use of his fleet which was hourly expected, but this I knew
was not the case. I knew it by the sums of money paid to M"" Smith,
or by his demands on M'' Rob* Morris, & therefore I willingly con-
sented that the Scrutiney should be made under the idea that he was
only authorized to purchase 12000 barrels & that the overplus should
be applied for the relief of the American Army. How far I have
been grounded in my Conjectures your Excellency can but inform,
by the return I have demanded of the flour seized by the State Com-
missaries and redelivered to my Agents.
With respect to the letter of a Committee of Congress of the 12*''
July 1779 I shall observe that 3000 barrels only were accepted of by
M'' Smith in Consequence of my directions instead of 8000, though
Letters to the Council. 441
ten thousand had been ordered by a Committee of Congress & were Brown
purchased for the use of the Royal Marine for purposes then in '^
Contemplation.
M*" Gerard claimed leave to export 5 or 6000 barrels of flour by
his letter of the 21" of August. 3000 barrels thereof have not yet
left your State, which you'll perceive by the return of the Naval
office; therefore nothing has been done contrary thereto from the
purchasing 12000 barrels, it is not all ways to be concluded thai
the same is to be exported forthwith — whenever that would have
become necessary I should have made application for the same, &
it would have been so if three large * Store ships which sailed from
Martinico on the 14'*' November under Convoy of three frigates
with Cargoes of Salt & West indies produces could have reached
the Shores of America.
Permit me now to observe to your Excellency that to this day
from the moment of the arrival of the Count de Estaings fleet in
the American Seas, 8000 barrels of flour have not yet been furnished
to the Royal Marine from the United States comprehending the
supplies furnished that very fleet, off New York, Rhode Island & in
Boston.
It is also incumbent on me to inform you, that his Majesty's fleet
off Georgia, was ardently wished for & expected in the run of
October last. It was intended that it should Cooperate with the
American Army & should be seconded by a large body of militia :
this body was not assembled, no fleet arrived here & notwithstanding
these two circumstances, all the flour procured in Pennsilvania for
the sole use of that fleet, has been taken from my Agents for relief
of the Continental Army : what was Shipped on board vessels bound
to Join the fleet, has been demanded & granted; no flour has been •
delivered by the Commissaries on the eastern Shore : the whole
of what remained & which had been purchased at the greatest expence
&c with immense trouble by M'' Smith of Baltimore has been seized
& wrested from the hands of my Agents under pretence of the
immediate relief of the American Army, the Vessels chartered to
export the same have been refused a permission to load ; His
Majesty's Ship the Pendant then in Chesapeak could not have been
supplied from the King's Stores in Baltimore, because they were
no more at my disposal, & what is still more incomprehensible the
provisions have been seized in consequence of Circular letters under
the dates of the 17* January & 3*^ february Coppies of two of which
I have the honor of inclosing, in order to know from you whether
they are genuine & whether they had the sanction of the Govern-
ment of Maryland: I shall draw no Consequence, nor make any
inference from those faits ; I can only request you'll please to submit
* These vessels have been blown off the Coast, have put in Cape .... are
refitting to proceed further.
442 Journal and Correspondence.
Brown them to the Consideration of the Honorable the General Assembly,
Boo No. siiould you think it necessary, in order to engage them to take some
effectual measures, so as the King's service may be established on
a secure and respectable footing: you may depend I shall very
readily Comply to all the formalities which may be deemed necessary
to inspire the greatest Confidence in the operations entrusted to
my Care & to deserve general esteem & approbation,
March 4 [Benja. Douglass, Charles County, to Gov. Lee.]
Sir I have received and Stored at Chukamuxon and Pomonkey
on Potomack River Seventy five Bushells Corn and one hundred
and forty two and three quarter Bushells Wheat, this I have given
Certificates for. I have been among the people and have taken and
have the promise of one hundred and twenty Barrells more of Corn,
which is yet to come in, the Weather has been so very bad that, it
is been impossible till now for it to be brought to granerys. I expect
to have the whole ready in Ten days from this.
March; [George Plater and James Forbes, Del in Congress, Philadelphia,
^^•^ ?oo>^ to Gov. Lee]
ISio. 5 ^
Letter sij. ■\Yg ^re honor'd by your Excellency's Favor of iS''^ last.
(See Liber The Minister of France knows very well, however wrong he may
C C ^o- 22 ha,ve deemed the Measure, that the seizing the french Flour was
to relieve the exceeding great Distress of the Army, & we have never
understood, or even heard it suggested, that the Conduct of the State
was imputed to any other Motive. We have no Reason to think
that he doubts the Attachment of Maryland to the Alliance, &
have heard him express Pleasure at the Receipt of your Excellencys
late Letter, which he says is fully satisfactory. We have set before
him, in the clearest Point of View we cou'd, the Extent of your
Powers which will not permit the Suspension of any Law, without
an Exception for that Purpose, & that it is your Duty to see all Laws
executed in the utmost Extent; of all which he appears fully per-
suaded. The Consequences which he mentions to have imparted to
one of us were, that as he found the Supplies were uncertain, & not
to be depended upon, even after being purchased & stored, he could
not, under such Uncertainty, invite a french Fleet to our Coast. We
have ever esteemed it our Duty & hoped we had discharged it, to
communicate to the Governor & Council, in Recess of Assembly, all
Matters of Importance acted upon in Congress which may relate
to Maryland, therefore am at some Loss for the Meaning of your
last Paragraph, as we know of no Matter of Importance, relative
to the State lately discussed which has not been forwarded — their
is indeed a Report of a Committee on the Application of M"" Holker
for three thousand Barrels of Flour over & above the Quantity last
assigned, which when passed, we shall not fail to communicate.
Letters to the Council. 443
[Peregrine Tilghman, Talbot County to His Excellency March 7
Thomas Sim Lee Esq r ] ^' Jf j^H''^^
Sir I received Your favor of the 2'' Instant in Consequence of '''^^
which I have released M'' Wederstrandt Flour. I wrote you the
3"* of last month that there was little Probability of getting any
Waggons, and requested You'd inform me to whom the Flour,
Wheat &c should be delivered at the different Landings pointed
out by the Law, that I might take the first opportunity on the open-
ing of the Bay & Rivers to forward the supplies from this place not
having yet been favored with an Answer Obliges me to order the
bearer hereof Aron Ringrose Skipper of a Boat with 1 17 barrells of
Flour to call on You for Your directions, contrary to my expectation
some Waggons have been sent down & have taken 116 barrells of
Flour which is all that I believe will go by Land Carriage, from
the badness of the roads the expence this way is so much more than
sending it by water I judged it right to discourage their sending more
Waggons, Having seen extracts from two Letters to the Commis-
sioners of Cecill giving it as Your Opinion that all the Wheat Flour
&c purchased by the French Agents & Commissarys was liable to
seizure and directing them to lay their hands on it, induces me to
request you'd inform me whether such Orders were given in conse-
quence of any misconduct of the Purchasers in that County, or
whether You apprehend from the Words of the Law tis the Duty of
All commissioners to make such Seisure. I hope from the present
appearance of the Weather in a short time to have all the supplies
from this County on its way to the Head of the Bay.
[Joshua Johnson, Nantes, to Thomas Johnson Esqr] March 7
Dear Sir This will (I hope) be delivered you by M"" Richard
Booth & his Compannion two Young Gen' who have Left their
Friends to seek their Fortunes in your Land of Hospitality on Appli-
cation I wrote to England & find they are of an exceeding good
Family & who part with them with no regret but that of Loosing
their Company & Acquaintance, they commend their Spirit & give
them good Characters their motives would be Sufficient to a man of
Your Benevolence to render them every Service in Your Power but
let me add my entreaties that you Contrive to put them in some way
to keep them from want & which will add honour to your Character
& oblige Dear Tom Your ever affec' Bro
[William Smallwood, Portobacco, to Governor Lee] March 7
Brown
Sir I find the utmost difficulty in obtaining Supplies of Provi- Book Xo. 2
sion and Forage for the Recruiting: Officers and Parties in this better
° * . Jvo. 32
Quarter as well as for such Officers who have come down to adjust
their private Affairs for the Space of two or three months notwith-
444 Journal and Correspondence.
Brown Standing I have express Instructions to that Purport (to supply
Book No. 2 upon my Order) from the Commissary General & Commissary of
Purchases for the Department of this State as well as the Forage
Master General, but the late Act has precluded most of the issuing
and purchasing Commissaries from qualifying under it, by which
means the Duties of the respective Departments are at a stand and
must remain so, untill others are appointed and qualified.
The Commissioners also being a distinct Department and respon-
sible only to the State do not think themselves justifiable in issuing
such Supplies without an Order from the Governor and Council.
This reduces me to tresspass on you so far as to sollicit a general
Order to be transmitted as early as possible directing the Commis-
sioners to supply what may be conducive to the Service and neces-
sarily ordered by Sir Your most Obed* & very H** Serv*
March; [Richard Peters, By order, War Office, to His Excellency
^^'^ g°°^^ Govr. Lee]
■J^^jyl Sir We are alarmed & most feelingly distressed at the Accounts
we have just received from the Commissary General of Issues of the
State of the Magazines of Provisions at Camp. Unless the speediest
Relief is afforded it is by no Means improbable that the Army will
be obliged to disband, the Vicinity of the Camp & indeed the whole
State of Jersey being exhausted by its Exertions for the supply
of the Troops this Winter. We have therefore most earnestly to
request the Assistance of your Excellency & the Hon"^ Council upon
this disagreeable Exigency & we beg you will cause as much Flour
as posible to be forwarded that the Distress likely to fall on the Army
& the dangerous consequences which may probably attend it, may
be prevented
We have the Honour to be with the greatest Respect Your very
obed. Servants
March 8 [Deposition of Thos. Hill Airey before Allen Quynn]
I hereby certify that I was in the Dellaware State some time last
fall and having beared M*" Freeborn Garretson Preach a Sermon
was much pleas'd with it, on conversing with him afterwards he
informed me he was born in the State of Maryland and that he had
been a Preacher of the Gospel in this and the adjoining States for
near Nine years last past that the usual places he preach'd at when
I saw him were in Somerset, the head of Dorsett, & Talbot Counties
in this State and some part of Dellaware State, that his residence
was in the Dellaware State generally.
On being thus informed knowing that the Gospel was more
wanted in my Neighbourhood than any place I knew, I requested
he would come and Visset our part of the County, on his coming he
Letters to the Council. 445
was much approved of, after he had Preached, enquiry was made Red Erx^lc
& it appeared he had not taken the Oath to this State hut he pro- ^"-7
duced good authority that he had complyed with every thing required
by the State he belonged to. I really believe him to be a true friend of
this County altho he appears to have some scruples to take the Oath
prescribed by this State.
[U. Forest D. Q. M. to Henry Stevenson Esqr. Col of the Tax March 8
for Balto Coty]
Sir Cap* Farmer of the 3"^ Reg' is in want of four thousand Dol-
lars, in order to carry on the Recruiting Busyness, if you will be so
obliging as to furnish him with that sum, I will be obliged to you &
will have it enter'' to your Cred' on my Aud" Books & in the Treas-
ury Ofifice upon my return to Ann'
Rec"* March 6, 1780 of Henry Stevenson Collector for Bal' County
the sum of fourteen hundred fifty one pounds thirteen Shillings &
nine pence part of the within Ace'
Sam Farmer Lieut 3^* Maryland Reg'
March 8"" 1780 Rec*^ the Ballance in full from William Jacob p me
Sam Farmer Lieut 3*^ Maryland Reg*
[Joshua Stevenson, Bait. County to His Excelly March 8
Thos. Sim Lee, Esqr.]
Sir There is at the different mills about fifteen hun'^ Bu' Wheat
and about 200 Bu^ flour the Millers says belongs to W"" Smith I
have taken the same and shou'd be Glad to know what is to be done
with it I have likewise taken Possession about Eight thous^ Bus.
wheat & two hund'^ Barrels Flour, we shall want immediately a
Sum of Money not less than 8 or 9 thous*^ Pounds for the Purchase
of flour Barrels & Nails &c. I suppose an Ord. on the Collector
for that sum may do.
[Andrew Buchanan to Council] March 9
[Asks pass for Miss Isabella Alexander of Cecil County]
[William Smallwood, Portobacco, to Governor Lee] March 9
Brown
Sir Captain Marbury and Lieutenant Mangus in his Company Book No. 2
of the third Maryland Regiment have inlisted Twenty men for -^^^^^^
whom the following Species of Cloathing is wanted Viz. 20 Shirts,
or Linnen sufficient to make them 20 Jackets 20 p"" Breeches 20 p''
Stockings and 20 p'' Shoes which you will be so obliging to direct
to be furnished to Captain Marburys Order who can supply them
with Coats having brought that Number from Camp out of a
Quantity which I drew from the Continental Clothier with an Inten-
tion to distribute them to such Oflicers who had been ordered on the
446 Journal and Correspondence.
Brown Recruiting Service & I wou'd beg leave to recommend in the
Book No. 2 strongest Terms that Supphes of Cloathing might generally be
furnished to the Recruiting Offices as nothing wou'd contribute
more essentially to promote that Service than cloathing their Re-
cruits upon their Inlistment
March 9 [Van Swearingen, Fred County to Gov. Lee & Council]
I send your Exlency and Counsil an account of the Grain Bought
for the use of the Contenental armey agreabel to the act of assem-
bley one hundred Bushels of wheat seventy four Bushels of Rye
twelve hundred and seventy one Bushels of Corn
March 9 [George Dashiell, Somerset County, to Gov. Lee]
Sir I am this moment informed that my Brother lieves home to-
morrow for Annapolis, and I embrace the oppertunity (which is the
first I have had since the receipt of yours) to Acquaint you that I
have purchased About Eighteen Hundred bushels of Corn for the
State, at the Price of Twenty dollars p bushel. The quantity pur-
chased by the Other commissioners in this county I am unacquainted
with. I am Apprehensive their is Corn in the County yet to dispose
of. But am sensible if obtained, must be by seisure, which was not
in my power to do within the time required to inform you of the
purchase. And have postposed it, until I am instructed wheather
the Quantity Already procured is Sufficient.
Col Jo. Dashiell says he was told by M*" Polk that he had obtained
ab* 1200 bush^ & M*" Jackson 500 bu^ Corn
March 10 [Benj Kirby's Deposition before Ja. Brice, Ald'n]
After acting for some time as Surgeon on board the Chester
Galley, I left her, I went to sea. I left my medicine Chest, a quantity
of Bottles & some medicines on board s'^ Gaily, & During my absence
M"" James Sullivan then a Lieutenant on board s*^ Galley) sold my
Chest &" above mention'd to Commodore Grason Esquire for the
use of the State of Maryland, for the price of 30 Dollars without my
Knowledge, or any order Verbal or written from me
Benj Kirby makes oath on the Holy Evangels of Almighty God
that the Chest & Bottles &'=^ above mentioned & now in possession of
Tho^ Grason Esq'' is his (the s^ Kirby's property) & that he never
gave James Sullivan any order to dispose of the same to the best of
his knowledge
March 10 [George Washington Head Qrs. to His Excelly Gov. Lee]
Book^No^i Sir Since I had the Honor of writing to Your Excellency on the
Letter 20''' Ult° I have obtained Returns of some Corps, which I had not
■^°' ^° then. I find there are in Moylan's Regiment of Light Dragoons a
Letters to the Council. 447
few men belonging to the State of Maryland, of which I inclose you Brown
a particular Return, specifying the terms for which they stand ^^^^ ^^- '
engaged.
I have received within a few days past the Honor of Your Ex-
cellency's Letter of the 3*^ of last month. In consequence, I have
informed General Gist that a Flag shall be furnished to convoy your
passport to New York, respecting M" Chamier's furniture &" and
I very much wish that she may receive them safe. Her peculiar
circumstances and the generosity of M"^ Chamier in his life time to
our Prisoners, as has been frequently mentioned, seem to have given
M" Chamier a good claim to the indulgences the Council have
granted.
I have the honor to be with great respect & esteem Y'' Excellency's
Most Obed' S' G° Washington
[John Cox, Cecil County to the Council! March 11
Red Book
Gentlemen I take the liberty by M*" John Ward to inform that I No. 23
have collected and sent forward to the Head of Elk four hundred jg^"^^
and some few Barrells of Corn, very little more to be collected in
this part of the County under the Law and no Rye. And clear of the
French Purchase, With what flour I have already sent forward.
Wheat already in the Mills and more to send and Foremans Wheat
sold to CoI° Blane Commry in Philadelphia included I shall be able to
make little more than four hundred and fifty or Sixty Barrells of
flour.
A trifle more of Wheat may possibly remain beside what is in the
Straw. M"" Ward can inform you of the clamours of the People in
this part the distress of my family has prevented my Executing the
Law so fully as I could have desired
[Sam Huntington, President, Philadelphia to His Excy the Govr March n
(Lee) of Maryland] N?-^°°''
Sir Your Excellency will receive herewith enclosed an Act of h^^^%
Congress of this Day wherein the States of Maryland, Pennsyl-
vania, and Connecticut are respectively requested to deliver M*"
Holker agent for the Royal Marine of France certain specified
Quantities of Flour, and other Provisions on or before the first Day
of May for the use of the Marine of France
which Articles are to be considered as part of the Quotas of Sup-
plies called for from those respective States by the Resolution of the
25*'' of February last
As this Provision is wanted to supply the Fleet of our Ally in
America it is not doubted the several States will readily comply
with the Request of Congress
I have the honour to be with the highest respect and Esteem Your
Excy= h^^" Serv'
448 Journal and Correspondence.
March 13 [J. Hall, Junr, Octorara, to Gov. Lee.]
Honord Sir Lieut Elihu Hall of the i^* Maryland has been a pris-
oner neer three years has Rec"^ no Suply from the State since his
Capture, and wrote me the other day to apply to your Excellency for
an order for his Cloathing as all the other officers has had several
Suplies
March 13 [Freeborn Garrettson's Bond to The State of Maryland]
Know all Men by these Presents that We Freeborn Garretson
of the State of Delaware and Thomas Hill Airey of the State of
Maryl^ are held and firmly bound unto the State of Maryland in the
sum of Twenty thousand Pounds common Money to be paid to the
said State of Maryland To the which Payment well and truly to be
made and done We bind ourselves and each of us, our and each of
our Heirs Executors and Administrators jointly and severally firmly
by these Presents Sealed with our Seals and Dated this thirteenth
day of March Seventeen hundred and Eighty.
Whereas the above bound Freeborn Garretson an Inhabitant of
the State of the Delaware has taken Shelter in Dorchester County
within this State and for not complying with the Act of the said
State for the better Security of the Government, was by James
Shaw one of the Justices of Dorchester County, committed to the
Goal of the said County
Now the Condition of the above Obligation is such that if the
above bound Freeborn Garretson shall within Twenty Days from the
Date hereof depart this State, and make his Personal appearance
before the Executive Council of the State of Delaware at what place
soever they may be sitting within Twenty Days from the Date hereof
and also cause to be returned to the Governor & Council of the State
of Maryland aforesaid of his Personal Appearance before them as
aforesaid within Thirty Days from the Date hereof, then the above
Obligation to be void else to remain in full force and virtue in Law
Freb" Garretson Thos Hill Airey
Signed Sealed and Delivered in presents of Rich"^ Bryan J Wool-
ford J. P. D. C.
March 13 [Richd Dorsey, Bait. Town, to His Excely Thos. Sim Lee, Esqr.]
Red Book
No. 26 May it Please your Excellency When I was last at Annapolis I
No^^i^ ^PpJ'cd to the Council to Relinquish two fines against Maj"" Smith
for the non appearance of Henry Kelleker and William Delany two
Soldiers in my Company, they were Prosecuted by Rob* Toole and
Gray for felony. Maj*" Smith become Security for their appearance at
the next Criminal Court, but before the Court met I was ordered to
Camp, and thought it a Pity two so good men as those should be
taken out of the Service, as the Proprietors themselves Acknowledg'd
Letters to the Council. 449
them to be Innocent at the Ensuing Court but notwithstanding as Red BcK^k
they did not appear the Recognance was forfeited, and Execution ^"-^
Issued against the security
The Pay of the Soldiers being so small that it wouM take at least
twelve months to pay the Recognance which was forfeited should
be Exceeding Happy if it lies in your Exccllencys Power to Redress
them.
[Nath'l Smith, Bait, to Gov. Lee]
Sir The above by Cap' Dorsey is nearly as he has Represented March 13
it. Rob' Tool & Jn" Gray went with me to two different Courts, ^v,"^ J*^"^
before their Worships & their declar'd that they were Sensible that Letter
the within mentioned Kelleker & Dulaney were Inocent of what °'^
they had laid to their Charge and desired the Court to have the
Actions Struck off. I should not have ben Security for them, had
not I ben Satisfied the men ware Inocent, as it afterwards Apered
to the Court.
The Majestrates allways told me they woud have the affair Set-
tled without Charge to myself. Since the Executions ware served,
I have talked to them on the Subject, they told me they had forgot
it (as it had been so long in Court) or they woud have prevented
the Executions being served.
If what Cap' Dorsey & myself have said is not Sufficient to Con-
vince your Excelency of the fact, I will git it from under their
Worships hands, tho I make no doubt but your Excelency from this,
will be Satisfied that what I have done was with no other motive but
to serve the Country & two Inocent men, from Ruin. Therefore
must beg your Excelency wou'd order that I may be Cleared of any
Charge on the ace'
[Ben Stoddert Secry, War Office, to Gov. Lee] March 13
Sir In answer to your favor of the 3*^ instant, I have the honor Xo^7
to inclose a resolve of Congress of the 16'^ of August last, & the Letter
Cloth*" Generals estimates made in consequence thereof for the years (^°^e^"*
1778 & 1779 agreeable to which the soldiers who have Clothing due Liber C C
to them for these years should be paid for their deficiencies. p -3T
The Hon'''^ Council will observe that the resolve of Congress
points out the mode of settling with the Soldiers for their deficient
Articles, but as it has hitherto been impracticable to comply with this
mode in every instance, the board have not hesitated in ordering their
Paymaster to pay such men as have been discharged before they were
settled with ; and the certificates of the Regimental Paymasters have
been deemed sufficient vouchers of the Justice of their claims. But
it is presumed that men still in service should be paid as Congress
direct
P. S. A List of the men belonging to Maryland who have been
here, will be transmitted by next post.
29
450 Journal and Correspondence.
March 13 [Peregrine Tilghman, Talbot County to Gov Lee]
Sir Having engaged Craft to carry the supplies from this County
to the head of the Bay, Obliges me to request a draught on the
Treasurer of this Shore for Seven or eight Thousand Pounds.
People who keep Craft have it not in their power to hire or pay
Hands necessary to navigate them but with the money arising from
their freights, and most people of that class of Life will sooner be
idle than not have their Wages paid as soon as earnt & often times
before. I must likewise begg to be furnished with two quire of
Certificates
I have been given Certificates for 467 Barr^ of Flour @ £10 p*" C*^
1300 Bus'^ of Wheat @ 20 p B^ 500 Bus'^ of Corn @ £ 10 p"" B' &
shall have ab* 233 barr'* of Flour 2 or 300 Bush^ of Wheat & some
few Bush^ of Indian Corn more.
The Waggons that came down after Flour I supplied with For-
rage & a small q'^ of Flour for the Drivers &c.
March 13 [Solomon Stympson, Mount"^ County to His Excellency
Thos. Sim Lee Esqr]
May Please Your Excellency Since I had the Honour of seeing
you at Anapolis I have made but very Little purchases the whole
amount of my purchass is Three Barrels Flour one hundred thirty
four Bushells Wheat three hundred two and a half Bushells Rye
three Thousand three hundred and thirty three Bushells Corn the
whole at the former Price. As I have certificates to give for Shelling
Corn Waggonage Storeage &c if they are to be printed should be
Glad that they would be sent I have a few of the former Certificates
yett by me and it may be that I may gett more Grain but it is what
I do not Expect for it is Really scarce in my Nighbourhood. I have
Agreed with five or six Waggoners to carry the Corn to Georgetown
at forty Two pound Ten shilling p"" day and the Distance on an
Average I suppose to be about thirty five Miles I have Allowed
three days to perform the Jurney and Carry Eight Barrells at a Load
- Allowing that they may Travell Twenty Miles per day some I Expect
is begun but for want of bages other cannot begin I have Received
no Linnen nor bages yett nor money to purchase them with. As I
find by the Law that I am to Receive Instruction from your Excel-
lency and the Councill should be Glad to have it as soon as possible
As I have not pressed anything as yett and the people that hath
Waggons do not Incline to go for the above price and I am Doubt-
full if I were to press and Call on the third person the price would
be much Greater, I have Delivered Certificates to the people mostley
and as soon as I Deliver the Remainder which I expect will be this
week I intend to Return the duplicates.
Letters to the Council. 451
[Trade with Bermuda] March 13
[Joseph Robinson, owner and master of the Sloop Unity, Henry
Tucker, Mate, and the five mariners, mostly negroes, swear before
Henry Courtenay of Baltimore County that they will try to carry
cargo of corn to Bermuda in accordance with license. Certificate is
filed from Benjamin Bascome and George Bascome that Benjamin
Darrell, sailing master of the Unity, on December 25, loaded loio
bushels of corn, 1000 feet of board and 4,000 bricks.]
[Elija Cole Head of Elk to His Excellency the Governor & Council] March 13
Gentlemen I Receiv'd yours of the 12*'' of february Directed to No. 23
Joseph Gilpin Esq'' and Myselfe, Requesting We should send you a \f^"
fuller Information Under Oath Respecting M"" Ewings Conduct, (See
Agreeable to Infermition Lodged With you M'' Ewing Aludes To \f^^^ ^ ^
That Charge of french Agency and Speculators ALone, Therefore p. 65)
you Will Have The Pleasure of seeing The Dispositions Taken
Before M' Hughse and M"" Miller On The Ocation, I Ment Not To
Ingure M"" Ewings Carracter, But Mearly To Do the Publick Jus-
tice, But His Apointment and Ours Being so Diamatricably Oposit
It Was Imposable for To Act Without Interfering With Each
Other, as M"" Cole By His Deposicion Has Made It apeare That, the
Jentlemen Whome I Mentioned, When with you Own'd A Part of
That Wheat ; We are His Pardners And That He Took them In In
order To fulfil His Contract With M'' Ewing Therefore It Renders
it onnessesary for me To Say any Thing more, On The Ocation.
I Have Inclosed you a Ruf Return of What flower and Corn We
Have Colected The flower Is all sent on and The Corn Is Consum'd
This Post The Wheat In The Mills I Expect Will Be Immediately
Manufactured and sent on as The millers with us Is all Got to Work
Should Be glad of your Advice And Instructions In Respect of our
further Proceeding
NB fron The Best Information we are Able To give you at This
Time of The Quantity of flower That Will Be Receiv'd In This
Country Will Be About 2000 Barrells and about 3000 Bushels of
Indian Corn
Elij^ Cole Sam' Gilpin
[Lloyd Beall, Capt. Lieut, y^^ Mary'd Regt. Geo. Town To the March 14
Clothier at Annapolis]
Please to deliver Dennis Ternan, Cornelius Morriss, W" Hurley,
Edward Claney, Phillip Sullivan Jn° Daviss Sam' Daviss, Thompson
Murrey, Jn° Loveday Jn° Zaplin the Bounty of Cloathing they being
recruits belonging to the Seventh IMaryland Reg* W™ Hurley
Edward Claney Philip Sullivan Sam' Daviss Cloathing you'l please
to Deliver to Dennis Ternan as these men Cannot attend for them,
on account of their beins: naked
452 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book [Peregrine Tilghman, Talbot County to Thos Sim Lee Esqr]
No. 2'K
March 15 Sir Your favor of the 13'^ Ins* is now before me I shall do all in
My Power to forward the Flour &c in my Possession to Colo. Henry
Hollingsworth as therein directed. In my Letter of the y^^ Instant I
meant to beg Your Opinion not only as to the Seizure of Wheat
Flour &c purchased by the French Agents, but likewise as to the
Purchase made by the Commissarys for the Use of our Army, Acting
under Licence from you, on which Your Letter is silent. I wish not to
be troublesome, but as I would avoid giving Uneasiness to Persons
Acting under the Legal Authority of the State, I shall forbear taking
into My Possession any Wheat, Flour &c Purchased by the Com-
missarys or their deputies having such License, Untill favor'd with
Your Opinion particularly on the head, not being clear in my own
either as to the Letter or Spirit of the Law respecting such pur-
chases.
March 15 [John Green To The Honourable Govourner and Council]
I do agree To Serve in the State boat Dolphin as Commander
For £150 p month, and to be allow'd for the use of my self and people
10 Gallons of rum 10 £bs Coffee or i £b* Tea with 12 £b^ Shugar
•p month Likewise and to be allow'd provisions as has been usual
In the State Servis my pay to Commence from the first day of this
preasant Month
Sirs This is to inform you that I am desirous to know upon what
terms I am to Continue as Commander of the boat Dolphin, and
upon what terms I am to Ship men, for the said Boat, if the Wages
and prevolidge allow'd me, is sufficient to support me, I am willing
to Continue as Command"" of the said boat, after being in the service
for this three years past as an Officer, I hope it will pleas your Hon-
ours to think of me for servis done.
March 17 [John Moale Baltimore County Green Spring Forrest to Gov Lee]
S"" Six days after I was qualified as one of the Commissioners for
procureing Flour & other provisions for the Army, I was taken with
the Gout, which confined me to my Bed three Weeks & to my House
upwards of five, & am now only able to ride short Distances. I have
collected in flour & Wheat to amount of near Two Hundred Bar-
rells of Flour if my Health had continued, should have collected a
much larger quantity, nevertheless am hopefull the State will not
suffer much by my being incapable of acting as M"" Stevenson col-
lected in my Rideing & what remains I will try to get. during my
illness M"" Andrew Buchanan promised me to inform you of what
I had done which he tells me he did, which is the reason I did not
write to you before this. M"" Buchanan informs me that it will not
be disagreeable to you, to have the Flour stored at Fells Point, there-
Letters to the Council. 453
fore intend sendinj:^ of it to that place without delay. I thouj:(ht it March 17
would be to the advantage of the State, to have the Barrells nailed,
& lin'd therefore have agreed with a Cooper to do the same, as no
Person will Either let me have liarrells, Nails, nor do any thing
Except what they are Oljliged to by Law for Certificates, shall want
money to pay for the above Articles & other Expences attending
this Business, therefore if Your Excellency thinks proper be pleaserl
Either to send the money or give an order on the Collector for about
One Thousand Pounds, tho this seems large, yet it will not purchase
more than Twelve or Fifteen pounds would have done before these
wretched times.
I am rendred by the Gout unfit for Militia Duty, being Convinced
I could not endure the Hardships & fatigues required of an Officer
in my Station, should I be Called out on Duty, do resign my Com-
mission which is herewith inclosed.
S'' Since I wrote the above, I have received your Excellencys letter
of the ii**" Instant, I am Exceeding sorry our Army is in such
distress for want of Flour you may depend that I will do all in my
power to forward all I have ready to the place within Mentioned,
allso will have the Wheat in my hands & what I may get Manu-
factur'd & the Flour arising therefrom forwarded without delay,
if the £8000 mentioned in yours intended for all the Commissioners,
the sum requested by me need not be sent — if not I cannot possibly
do without it therefore hope your Excellency will Either furnish
me with the money or an Order as soon as possible.
P. S. I have taken some Indian Corn but as the same is not shell'd
Cannot Ascertain the Quantity but Expect there will be Two Hun-
dred Bushels.
[Elija Cole Cecil C'oty Head of Elk to His Excellency March 17
Thos Sim Lee] Sa 23°''''
Gentlemen Since your last Information to us We Have Been for- ^^"fg
warding All the flower We Possibly Could, Being In some Measure
Acquainted With The Scarceness in Camp, forwarded from Tow To
Three Hundred Barrells from the Mills Heare, A Day or Tow
Before We Receivd your Last Instructions, But for Want of flower
Barrells Cannot send On The Remainder As fast as We Could Wish,
The Coopers In general Are Poor and say they Cannot Work for
Sertificates, The Demand for Casks Heare Is very Considerable as
there Is a good Deale of Wheat sent To This Place To Be Man-
efacter'd, Therefore Beg you To furnish us With some 3*Ioney For
That Purpose, Or In Case There Is None To Grant us An
Order On The Sherif of this County for a sufficient Sum, We Have
Been oblidge To Lay out all The money We Could Colect for Barrels
as It Apeared Impossible To Procure them Otherways and We
Could see No other way of Hastening on the flower.
454 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book What flower We Had siezed In the Hands of M'' John Ward
No. 23 Veazey Belonging To the french Is all forwarded on By order of
Col° Hollingsworth on Nowne To Our Knowledge for which He
Means To Be Acountable for To your Honors.
March 18 [John Stewart of Annapolis, Cambridge, to Honourable
Thomas Sim Lee Esq'"]
Hon^'^ Sir I have Received a Commission appointing me a recruit-
ing officer for this County, Inclosing an order on the Sherriff to
receive money from him for that Purpose, which order I have
presented but have not been able to receive any money As I would
wish to execute the Commission your Excellency has been pleased
to honour me with shall be glad that you will be pleased to order
such sum of money as you may think necessary to be immediately
transmitted to me as the business cannot be done without, I have with
my own Money got two recruits, and hope to be able in a Short time
to get more if furnished with the necessary being Late before I
received your Commission, would be glad to know if I, may continue
longer than the time Specified.
March 20 [Cesar Rodney, Dover Delaware State, Certificate]
It is hereby certified. That agreeable to the Tenour of a Bond
entered into by Freeborn Garitson in compliance with an order of the
Honourable Council in the State of Maryland, enjoining his Per-
sonal Appearance within a limited term, before the Executive Power
of the State of Delaware; the said Freeborn Garitson a Preacher
among the People called Methodists, who hath a considerable time
past resided chiefly in this State, and under its Protection; did
upon the Day of the date hereof, appear in Person before me.
March 20 [Nathaniel Smith to Council]
[Asks discharge of Joseph Wilkes, who enlisted in January 1776,
but is now in bad health and has a wife and three children. ]
March 21 [Geo. P. Keeports, Baltimore, to Gov. Lee]
No. 30 ^^y It Please your Excell'' The Recruits here are in the Greatest
Letter Need of Shoes and Coats or Coattees. I have Overalls Making.
Shou'd be oblidged to your Excellency to Instruct me how to Act in
having Cloathing made up, and what is to be Done with the Cloth
Bo* of M"" Bowley and the Coarse Cloth Bo* of M"" Dorsey & Ham-
[Pratteen is rnond the Brown Shalloon and the Narrow brown Pratteens Bo*
not in of M*" D & H will make Good Coattees for the Summer and are not
Dictionary] fit for anything Else.
I have Engaged Buttons for the Officers with one Evans who
Makes Very Fine Buttons and Marks them with the Number of the
Letters to the Council. 455
Regiment & the Letter M. the Coat Buttons at f i8 [/ Dozen & Wais- R«d Book
cot Buttons at £ i6 p"" Dozen. You will Please to Inform me how ^'"-^o
many he is to make for Each Regiment.
I have Enquired for Trimmings for Ofificers Cloathing but Can-
not find any suitable in the Town Your Excellency will Please to
send me up more Money by the First oppertunity to Enable me to
Discharge the Ballances due for the Teems that were Employ'd
Taking out the Cloathing to Camp and pay for making Overalls and
for Provision for the Two men at the Fort Whetstone Point
[Holker Philadelphia to His Excellency Gov. Lee] March 21
Sir In consequence of a resolve of Congress of the 1 1'** currant, Book No. 8
a coppy of which I have the honor of transmitting to your Excel- >fo.33
lency, it appears that congress have deemed it necessary to appro-
priate for the use of his most christian Majesty's royal navy, 1 5000
barrels of flour out of the Supplies demanded from your State, & that
the flour seized in the Hands of M"" Smith should be returned to him.
it is my duty in consequence thereof to inform you that the whole
of the flour mentioned therein, will be wanted for the first of May &
that what has been Seized is necessary immediately for the following
purposes.
I. in order to forward to Benj" Harrison Jun"" Esq"" at James
river 500 barrels of flour and as many of Biscuit to be lodged in his
Stores, for contingent purposes for which I request your Excellency
will condescend to grant a permit to W" Smith Esq"'* of Baltimore.
2"^'^ to Load the Schooners, Baltimore, Morris & Holker which
have been freighted to go with flour to S' Domingo and all which
have been waiting for a permit to load & proceed on their voyage
3^^'^ in order to prepare for the three Store Ships from Martinico,
which have put back to y*" cape by Stress of weather & which I have
a right to Expect hourly, in consequence of a Letter of the s'*" Jan-
uary from the Commanding ofUcer of this Expedition.
^thiy jjj order to prepare for other contingent purposes.
I hope your Excellency and the Hon''^^ the Council will please to
attend to my Earnest remonstrances on this head, Least any mis-
fortune may Ensue from further delays, & in order also to diminish
the Expences encurred by the detention of the vessels which I Expect
will be claimed by the Owners thereof, Either from me or from the
Governour of your State.
I Remain with Sentiments of profound Respect
[J. Gunby Kembles near Morristown to Gen'l Smalhvood] March 25
. ^ . Brown
Dear Gen' I beg leave to call your attention for a Short tmie, Book No. s
respecting, as I term it, unjust, partial, distribution of the Blue ^q%.
Cloth, sent up by the State of Maryland, for the use of her Officers.
456 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book Sometime after M' Randall had received the Cloth brought up by M'
^ Keeport, he took upon himself to deliver it Individually, no day or
time was appointed for a delivery, no method taken to proportion
the Cloth to the different Regim*^ agreable to its Quality, or quantity,
& altho I demanded of M'' Randall the time he meant to deliver the
Cloth to the Officers, it was kept from me while the prime & greatest
part was delivered & this delivery was made on the very day, that
I requested of M'' Randall to know when we might attend for our
proportions of the Cloth, finding this to be the case I applied to Gen^
Gist, who Commanded the Maryland Division, to give some order
respecting the matter, that Justice might be done to the Officers;
that Conceived themselves injured, his reply was, that he did not
think the distribution a proper one, but that he had not Authority to
give order respecting the matter I inform'd him that all distributions
of State stores in our Line, had been made by order of Gen' Small-
wood, & never heard the authority doubted by any in the Line, except
by M"" Randall & that very lately, but these Arguments proved to have
no effect. A material difference there was in the Quality of the Cloth,
& leave you to ludge, from the nature of the distribution, whether
those that were not among the foremost is not Injured, they are of
your Brigade and did not expect an unjust distribution would have
taken place. I am so unfortunate as to have none of the Cloth, &
cannot conceive that the Assembly of Maryland, ever intended that
M"" Randall should have had the entire order of the clothing fur-
nished for the use of her Officers, or from the Letter of her Act, that
an Ensign should have prefference to a Field Officer in distribution ;
I wrote to M*" Randall some short time after he had made delivery,
requesting he owuld inform me the quality of the Cloth he had on
hand, also what he had delivered, he inclosed me in his answer five or
Six Samples of the cloth he had received; in them were papers
pinn'd to the different Samples and on them were wrote Gen' Gist
choice, Col° Williams choice, Major Andersons choice, &c. &c. this
is the true State of the treatment we have received, if any thing is
necessary to be done to prevent, an injury of this kind's taking place
again in your absence, I make no doubt but you will attend to it, I
have nothing new, your Officers and Soldiers are in Gen' very
healthy, the Officers present their Compliments to you, & by accept-
ing mine you'll very much Oblige dear Gen'
March 25 [Ezek Forman, Clk, to Gov. Lee.]
[On behalf of Justices of Kent County reports death of Mr. Hall,
the Sheriff.]
Red^'^Book [Joseph Ford Saint Marys Co'ty to Gov Lee]
N0.26 Sir I Purchased of M^ Charles Hayden Forty Barrels Corn and
No. 128 paid him for it at the rate of Twenty Seven Pounds p*" Barrel Eigh-
Letters to the Council. 457
teen of which I Returned for the Use of the United States Army, the R/rd Rook
Evidence I Reserved for my family. And had Rec'fl Thirty iiarrels ^"■'■^'
of it in a Store Convenient for Transportation when M'' William
Kilgore one of the Commissioners appointed for this County Pur-
suant to an Act of the General Assembly passed last December Seizerl
it in the hands of Hayden and paid him a Certificate at the Rate of
Thirty seven Pounds Ten Shillinj^s p Barrel, Altho he was Pre-
viously informed by others and myself of my havinfj Discharged the
contract. Many People in this County Complain of having Two
Commissions paid on the Necessaries for the Army but with Much
more lustice will they be disturbed when they come to know that so
much more money was Paid than there was an Occasion for. I
should be glad of your Excellencies directions in this matter which
I hope to have by Return of M"" Athan Ford who will have the Honor
of Delivering you this. I Herewith Inclose My Appointment as
Assistant Commissary of Purchases for Calvert & Saint Maries
Counties
N. B The Lydia Long Boat which the late Gov'' was so good as
lend me is still in my care, I would have sent her up to Annapolis
long since, but she is not trust worthy to Send up the Bay, I should
be Glad your Excell^^^ would inform me what I am to do with her.
[George Washington, Head Qrs. Morris Town, Circular to March 26
His Excellency Gov Lee] Book Xo. i
Sir Your Excellency will have received I presume before this, nq 31
a Transcript of an Act of Congress of the 25*'' of last month, calling
on the several States for Specific quantities of provision. Rum &
Forage for the Army, and directing the Articles of Supplies to be
collected and deposited at such places in each of the States, as should ^
be judged most convenient by me. In the case of a defensive war
like ours, which depends almost wholly on the movements and opera-
tions of the Enemy, it is difficult if not impracticable to fix on places
of Deposit for Stores, which may not be rendered improper by sub-
sequent events, & all we can do upon such occasions, is, to collect
them where it shall apear from a comparative view of circumstances,
that they will be probably secure and most likely to facilitate the
purposes intended. I have considered the point with respect to the
supplies required of your State, and I beg leave to inform your
Excellency, that it appears to me, they should be deposited at the
following places & in the proportions set against each respectively,
Viz
Barrels Flour Tons Hay Bushells of C
Head of Elk 14.000 140 52.152
Baltimore 3.000 30 2.000
George Town 3.000 30 2.000
20.000 200 56.152
45^ Journal and Correspondence.
Brown As to the beef, the time & place of delivery & the proportion from
Book No. I ^jj^g ^Q time, must of necessity, be governed by the occasional
requisitions of the Commissary General.
I have the Honor to be with the highest respect & esteem Y'' Excel-
lency's Most Obed* Serv* G° Washington
Red Book [Henry Dickinson, Kent Island, to Gov. Lee]
No. 26
Letter Honourable Sir In consequence of your Letter by M"^ Wilmot, I
March ^ ^°* down hear yesterday morning with all the Cash in my hands
Sunday as Treasurer, but have been Prevented from Crossing the Bay by the
morning ]^ardness of the winds yesterday, which still continues, and as there
is Horses to Cross, I did not Chuse to run any risque, and therefore
shall waite hear for a more favourable Prospect, which I suppose I
shall have this evening or to morrow morning early.
NB. M'' Jn° Wilmot your Express is also hear with me
March 27 [Abraham Faw Frederick Town to His Excellency
Thomas Sim Lee Esqr]
Sir It has been some Time Since I Receiv'd Any Instructions
from your Excellency as to Purchasing of Cloathing in this County
the Cloath you mentioned in Your Last Letter to have been sent from
Baltimore and Issued to Recruits here, has not Come to Hand tho'
often applied for by the officers, I have now Purchased to the
Amount of About £59000, they Consist in About 1600 Shirts 836
p"" Stockings 12 16 Hatts 37 Blankets and 63 p"" Shoes for which I
am Something above £3000 in Advance. I have had an Ofifer of 200
Hatts @ 30 Dollars which is the Highest Price I have yet Given,
and as Every Article now seems to Rate with us, are Cheap if they
are wanting. You will Please Sir Advise me about it, and if you
think it proper to send me an Order on IVf Edelen (our Present Col-
lector) for money to Purchase them, or at Least to pay what I am in
Advance if you think Proper to Discontinue the Purchases, I shall be
down in May at the Provincial Court in Order to Render and Settle
the Accounts.
March 29 [Geo P. Keeports, Baltimore, to Gov Lee]
Red Book
No. 30 May It Please Your Excell^ I have Search'd the Town Over
N^^oa Cannot Find Any Trimmings, There may be had about Two pounds
of Scarlet Buff & blue Colour'd sewing Silk at £220 p'' lb. which is all
I Can find the Buttons for Officers Cloathing are Making about Ten
Gross will be Done this Week.
[This use I Received a Letter from M*" Randall who Informs me the Shal-
Imperial loons and Imperials I Took to Camp are Useless as they are Mostly
is not in the blue and Brown which were the Colours I thought Most suitable for
Dictionary] the Cloth Taken out. He Requests me to Solicit your Excellency for
Permission to send out with the Next Supplies some White Shalloon
Letters to the Council. 459
M' Jon* Hudson has a Quantity (about 600) Blankets they are Red Book
Very thick and of a Good Quality but Sir Rather Small not more ^°- ^
then Five Feet square his price is £125 p'' piece
The Inclosed is an Invoice of the B'''" of Powder Delivered M'
Chase p' order There was not any Furniture Delivered with the Ten
Four Pounders I have Bo* 20 pair of Shoes a 50 Dollars p' pair
to Supply the Imediate Want of the Recruits
Your Excellency will Please to Remember me and Send me up
some Money to Enable me to pay off the Ballances due for the Teems
that were Emplyd Taking Cloathing to Camp & for the Shoes and
officers Buttons &c.
[John Green to the Governor and Council] March 29
Honourable Gentlemen Whereas John Cain Shipt with me on
board the boat Dolphin January 25''' In the State Servis and James
Meradith on the 5*'' Day of Feb"^ 1780 And the Commodore have-
ing Compleated his pay list up to the first Day of March with out
my knowing anything of it he only will pay them from that Date
up to the Day of their Discharge without your Order which they
look to me for their Wages
[Joshua Stevenson to the Council] March 29
Gentlemen I have procured about Eight thousand Bushels of
Wheat at twenty pounds p*" Bushel & three hundred Barrels of flour
at sixty pounds p"" Hundred, & hundred and fifteen Bushels of Corn
at ten pound p*" Bushel, as to the praisers I Cal'd on M*" Edward
Talbott & M'' Samuel Brittain to appraise wheat and then allow'd
twenty pounds p'' Bushel, and I seized fifteen hundred and forty two
Bushels of wheat & two hundred Sixty & Eight Barrels of flour,
Cal'd French property, but Orderd not to Remove it.
P. S. I have sent to the head of Elk one hundred and Seven Bar-
rels of flour
[Rich'd Dorsey, Balto Town, to Thos. Sim Lee Esqr.] March 29
Red Book
Sir I should Esteem it a Reticular Favor If you'll give Capt. No. 26
Hambleton and order for the Remainder of the Linnen allow"^ me ^q^q
by the State of Maryland I would not Have Troubled your Excel-
ency but am Just a Going to Camp, and want to get it before I Leave
Town
[Wm. Hemsley Anns, to the Council] No. 23°°
Gentlemen I will supply you with 200 bb^ of sound Alerchantable No. 66
common flour at twenty Pounds td O and 12 Dollars for the bb" or March 29
[The sale
if you choose superfine Flour instead of common, it shall be made ^-as made]
460 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book of that quality, you taking the Middlings which come out of that
°- ^^ flour at the same price. The Flour & middlings to be delivered at
Emersons Warehouse clear of any Expense. Shou'd the Flour
remain any time in the warehouse, the State must pay the Actual
Storage. As the Flour is yet to be manufactured, it shall be done
with all possible Expedition and I have no doubts but it can be com-
pleated in four weeks. I am Gentlemen with great respect y'' most
obed* Serv*
March 30 [Sam Huntington, President, Philadelphia to His Excy, the
No. 7 Govr (Lee) of Maryland]
Letter
No. 31 (Circular) Sir Your Excellency will receive herewith enclosed
an Act of Congress of the 18*^ Instant calling upon the several States
to bring in the Continental Currency by monthly taxes or otherwise
as shall best suit their respective Circumstances in Proportion to the
Quotas assigned to each State by the resolution of the 7* of Oc-
tober 1779 and making provision for other Bills to be issued in
Lieu thereof under the regulations and restrictions mentioned in
the Act.
This Act is the result of much Labour and Deliberation as the
happiest Expedient that could be adopted to extricate these States
from the Embarrassment of a fluctuating Medium and at the same
time in some Measure afford the necessary Means for supporting
the ensuing Campaign.
You will readily perceive the Importance of this Measure and the
indispensible necessity of unanimity in the States in conforming
thereto.
It is requested that there may be no Delay in taking this Act under
Consideration and that the Assembly if not sitting may be convened
as soon as possible for that Purpose and that the Laws that may be
enacted in pursuance thereof be transmitted to Congress without
Delay.
The new Bills will be struck under the Direction of the Treasury
Board and sent to the several States in due Proportion.
You have also enclosed an Act of Congress of this Day recom-
mending the revision of such Laws as may have been passed making
the Continental Bills a Tender in Discharge of Debts &c.
I have the honour to be with every Sentiment of Esteem & respect
your Exc^^ hb'^ serv*
March 31 [Joseph Chapline, Henry Schnebely & Henry Shryock, Washington
^^*N^°? Coty Hagerstown to Gov Lee]
Letter May It Please Your Excellency We have made but small progress
purchasing as yet which in a Great Measure may be attributed to the
want of Cash but we are still Picking up some small quantities and
Letters to the Council. 461
shall Continue so to do till further orders from you we have pur- Red Book
chased five hundred & fifty four bushels of wheat five hundred & forty ^'^- ^^
Two bushels of Corn three Hundred & thirty Two bushels of Rie &
thirty seven barrels of Mour which is all we have purchased but if it
was possible to furnish us with money we Could still purchase with
less Trouble for the people are unwilling to take the Certificates &
should we Continue to Purchase you must furnish us with some more
Certificates.
[Henry Hollingsworth to Council] March 31
[Recommends the appointment of Richard Ellis, " an honest man
and a good mathematian," as surveyor for Cecil County.]
[Geo. Hamilton, Recruiting for the s'*' Mary'd Reg't, Baltimore April i
Town to Gov. Lee.]
Sir I wrote to your Excellency sometime ago in order to be in-
formed, what should be done to Cloath the recruits that I have
inlisted to which rec*^ no answer I have now come down this far
on that Business & should be glad to hear by the return of Serj'
Morriss what Course I am to take that the recruits may be forwarded
to Camp with the greatest dispatch; there is a quantity of Cloth in
Town but none ready made up nor is their any orders for its being
done.
[Benja Douglass, Charles County, to Gov Lee] April i
Sir Inclosed you have an Account of the quantity of Grain taken
by me with the prices given, in the upper part of the County which
is all ready in granerys on Potomack River, and at two landings
Pomonkey and Chickamuxon this is all the grain that I could pro-
cure, as for flour there is none in the County I believe, I can inform
you of no provisions purchased in the County since December last
except about two hundred and fifty Bushells Corn which was pur-
chased by M'' W" Lyles, in the upper part of this County and is now
in the Granery at Pomonkey I dont know of any provisions that has
been sent of the Army from this county, nor indeed do I know when
there will as it is out of my power or either of the other Commis-
sioners to get a Vessell to send it away.
[Sam'l & Robt Purviance, Baltimore, to His Excellency April 4
Thomas Sim Lee Esqr]
Sir We have agreeable to Order delivered to Cap* Berry^ 17 Out-
side Jackets & 6 Linen Coattes, being all the Remains of the Slops
delivered to Capt" Nicholson for the use of the Conqueror Galley,
which were delivered to Us by that Gentleman to take care of &
which we shoud have sent down long since had it not escaped ^^lem-
ory. Inclosed is a Copy of an Acco* left with us by Capt" Nicholson
for such of the Slops as were used by him whilst in the Command
462 Journal and Correspondence.
April 4 of the Galley, with the Value of which he has Credited the State,
as will appear by a proven Account which he left in our Hands, and
which shall be renderd as soon as it may be in the power of one of
us to go to Annapolis, which expect to do shortly.
We know nothing of any Baggs or Water Casks got by Capt.
Nicholson.
Rec"^ from the Chester Galley the 17 March 1779, the following
Slops. 5 Under Jacketts 26 Outside d° 10 Shirts 2 pair Trowsers
30 pair Shoes
Sold the Ships Comp^ the follow^ Slops being part of the above
4 Under Jacketts ©^3- £12..
16 Outside d° 4.. 10 72..
5 Linen Coatees 4.. 10 22.. 10..
9 Shirts 4.. 10 40.. 10..
2 pair Trowsers 12/6 i.. 5..
26 pair Shoes @ 30/ 39.. 0..0
£187.. 5..0
Deliver'd Cap* John Nicholson for the use of the 2'^ Cruize as p
Receipt I Under Jacket 10 Outside d° 29 Linen Coatees i Shirt 4
pair Shoes
Now remaining & delivered M"" R. Purviance by order Capt John
Nicholson 17 Outside Jackets & Six Linen Coatees in one Bagg
April 4 [Nathaniel B'll Magruder To his Excellency Thom^ S. Lee Esq'
Governor]
Sir The Bearer (Alex"" Austin a new Recruit) waits on your
Excellency with this informing you that I have only as yet Re-
cruited three men for the Service, those who had a Drum & Fife
has made a much better hand. I am still soliciting all those who are
likely to go, but they do not like the thoughts of going against the
Savages.
[Jno. As there is only two of my men comes, hope your Excellency will
Murren, order Cloathing for them & the other one who is yet with me. I have
long expected an Ensigns Commission but have not yet received
any should therefore be glad your Excell^ would please to forward it
April 5 [ Jona. Hudson, Balto., to Gov. Lee.]
Dear Sir I Rec*^ your favour by M'' Hammond & have since Seen
Capt. Keyport who says he will take the Blankets at the price I quoted
viz £125 'p'' piece If you are agreed, at any Rate I will not take less
for them & If you approve of the price you will please send the
money up by the person he sends down, you will Excuse me for being
Letters to the Council. 463
so abrupt in Asking the money but you must know the times Require April 5
it. the Blankets are Twil'd thick & fine & as Good as I ever see being
what Occurs
[Eph. Blaine C. G. P. Philad* to His Excellency Gov Lee] April 5
Congress having call'd on the respective States to procure their
Quoto of Supplies for the support of our Army and as I have ever
experienced the most ready Disposition in your Predecessor, Self
and Council to render every possible Assistance for the support of
the Army, and indeed their present Existence is in a great measure
owing to the Exertions of your State and lersey.
As I shall continue at the head of the Commissaries Department
and wish Active Men to be appointed to execute the Purchases in
the sundry States I take the Liberty of pointing out an easy Method
to procure the Supplies demanded from your State. The Head of
Elk, Baltimore, George Town and Frederick Town are pointed out
as proper Places for Magazines and will be continued, also Fort
Frederick while prisoners are kept there.
The Commissioners of Elk & Baltimore ought to have a joint
Appointment, then there will be no Contrast in their purchases, and
they will have it in their power to command all the Supplies on the
Eastern Shore & that part of the Western Shore contigeous to the
Bay. George Town and that part of your State adjoining the Poto-
mack another District, Frederick County to Supply Frederick Town
Magazine and Washington County the Prisoners at Fort Fred''
M'' Ewing has done my Business at the Head of Elk, M"" Buchanan
at Baltimore, M"" Richardson George Town, M'' Murdoch Frederick
Town and Col. Rawlings at Fort Frederick, they are well acquainted
with the Business and I have ever found those Gentlemen attentive
to execute my Orders with Care and Fidelity, and if they are dis-
posed to continue and Your Excellency & Council think proper to
Appoint them I am confident you will find them, faithful & capable
of furnishing the Supplies and fully answering your Expectations
and the Public. M*" Calhoon, M"" Rodgers and M"" Spear of Baltimore
have made Application to superintend the Purchases of that district,
they are all attentive good Men, your Excellency & Council will
Appoint which of them you think proper, provided M*" Buchanan
declines serving. I shall be happy in giving you any Information
respecting Supplies.
[Geo P. Keeports, Baltimore, to Gov. Lee] Apri! 5
Red Book
May It Please Your Excellency I Just Received your Favour of No. 30
the ■^^^ by M"" Hammond with £10,000. I have Inclos'd the order }^^^^
you had Sent me on the Collector ; M*" Farmer w-ill Give himself the (Liber C C
Trouble to bring me up what Money Your Excellency May Think ^°^^
Proper to send.
464 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book M'' Hudson has Answer'd your Letter Concerning the Blankets
°"-^° he says he will not Take Less then £125 p*" peice he is sorry he has
Allow'd them so Low he says he wou'd not Take That If he did
not Expect Prompt Payment for Any Number you Take.
I have Bo* upwards of 200 pair Good Country made Shoes, and
Cou'd in a Short Time Purchase a Quantity if Wanting at 50 Dollars
p"" pair
There is not any Shalloon in Town Suitable for Lining Officers
Cloathing to be had or Any Other kind of Trimings Except Silk and
a Few Pound of thread @ £60 to 70 £ p"" lb.
There is Twenty Peices White Shalloon Remaining on Hand of
that Purchased of Dorsey & Hammond Suitable for Lining Officers
Cloaths
Brown [Luzerne Philadelphia to Gov Lee]
Book No. 7
Letter Monsieur. J'ai recu dans le tems la lettre que Votre Excellence
April 5 tn'a fait I'honneur de m'ecrire le 18 Fevr. Sr. J'ai desire de n'avoir a
y repondre que par des remerciemens touchant le succes des peines
que Vous aves prises pour faire reformer ce qui J'etoit passe dans
la saisie de nos grains et farines et c'est cette raison qui m'a empeche
de Vous repondre plutot. Je Vous prie d'etre intimement persuade
que malgre importance de I'afifaire dont il s'agissoit elle n'etoit pas
de nature a elever dans mon esprit le doute le plus leger touchant les
dispositions patriotiques du Maryland et son attachment a I'alliance.
II en a donne des preuves trop solennes pour que ces faits particuliers
puissent y apporter la moindre attraction et je ne les a attributes qu'a
une precipitation occasionnee par un motif, meme, d'attachment a la
cause de I'independance M. le Col. Platter ne m'a pas laisse ignorer
dans le tems la situation de Votre Excellence et I'impossibihte ou
Vous eties de reprimer des mesures dont Vous sentiez cependant
tous les inconveniens. J'ai vh avec une tres grande satisfaction que
I'Assemblee generate Vous avoit investi des pouvoirs necessaires pour
terminer toutes les difficultes qui pourroient desormais s'elever. Nous
ne pouvions desirer de voir cette Affaire en des mains plus justes et
plus amies et je desormais parfaitement rassure a cet regard Malgre
les inconveniens qui ont accompagne la suite de cette Affaire j'ai
ressenti un plaiser bien veritable des nouvelles occasions qu'elle Vous
a fournier Monsieur, et aux different personnes chargees de I'admin-
istration conjointement avec Vous de developer Vos sentimens et
Votre zele pour nos interets. M. Platter en particulier m'a montre
autant de satisfaction de I'avoir heureusement consomme qu'il avoit
eu de peine lorsqu'il a ete instruct des difficultes qui s'etoient elever.
Je partage bien sincerement les sentimens de ce digne Citoyen.
J'ai I'honneur d'etre avec un respecteux attachement, Monsieur de
Votre Excellence tres humble et tres obeissant serviteur.
Letters to the Council. 465
[W. Bordley Chester Town Kent Co''' to His Excellency April 6
Thomas Sim Lee Esqr]
Sir I rec'' yours of the 25"' March, and agreeable to request, have
taken the earliest opportunity of informinj^f you, relatinff to the
recruiting service in our Country, as far as I can get intelligence.
M"" John Moor & Abraham Falconar are the only officers appointed
to recruit here as I am told, the former I saw the other day, who I
believe has done all that was in his power to perpetuate the purpose
of his commission but as yet without success; the latter I have not
seen, but have it from good authority that he would not act and
intended to return his commission; Ensign Sears has enlisted three
men & passed them before me, two of them to serve during the war,
the other for the term of three years. I am very certain that none
others are passed in this County except it has been done within a
few days past at the upper part of it.
[J. Carvil Hall to Gov Lee] April 6
Sir Lieut Adam Hoops is entitled to a Capt : Lieutenancy vacated
by the resignation of M'' Cromwell the 15*^ of Decemb: 1779
M*" John Randal was recommended last summer for a first Lieu-
tenancy I know not whether he was approved of. He informs me
he will resign his appointment of State Agent this spring if you
think proper I hope he will receive an appointment in the 4"" Reg'
James Clark has served four Companies with me. I think he would
make a good officer & I am much in want. I beg leave to recommend
him for Ensigncy
I shall go to Camp within these few Days if these recommenda-
tions are approved of, I beg you would be pleased to give the neces-
sary orders that I may take them to Philad^ & receive the Com-
missions.
I have been told the State has made provision for Soldiers wives
& children. I have several whose services entitle & whose merits
claim every benefit allowed them but I know not how it is to be
procured
[Thomas Clagett, Prince George's County, To The Hon'''^ the April 6
Comittee of the House of Delegates appointed to enquire into ^-^^2?°°^
the Execution of the Act of Assembly entitled " An Act for Letter
the immediate supply of Flower and other Provisions for the ^'0-84
Army Annapolis]
Gentlemen The exceeding Short Crop which the lower part of
this County afforded last Season, made it impossible for me to
Collect those Articles for the Army which I was Authorized to do
under the late Act of Assembly. Many of the Inhabitants are in
great distress from the want of both Forage and Bread. I have only
30
466 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book procured 115 Bushells Indian Corn at Twenty dollars "p Bushell
No. 23 Yirhich I propose sending forward to the Head of Elk by the first
Craft that calls at our Landing for the Provisions that are Collected
here by M'' Richardson the late Commissary of Purchases in this
department.
April 7 [Jona. Hudson, Bait., to Gov. Lee.]
Dear Sir I have been applyd too by Monsuer Barth'' Terrasson
who is Just going to embark in the Palace Victecais? for Cadeze,
this Gent* Informs me, he thinks that he could procure money on
Loan in Spain for this State sh*^ they incline to Borrow & has desired
me to Inform you of his Expectations & that he w*^ be glad to Execute
this Business Sh*^ it take place, this Gent" is well Acquainted in
Spain, is of a Good family in France, & has Remained in this Coun-
trey for two years past as a Respectable Merchant, he means that
this money might be Borrow'd from Individuals on Interest pay-
able at a Certain time after the War, the Palace will sail by Wensday
Next therefore If any thing is done in this matter it must be before
that time M"" Terrasson w** be glad of an acco^ If the State wants
any Herrings & will tell me what they will give p"" Barrel I will put
up for them, at my Plantation at the Head of the Bay, you must find
Salt & Barrels & I the Remainder I don't know the time or w*^
mention them & perhaps you may have made contracts of this kind,
salt is got very dear & few will be put up on private ace* being what
occurs
N.B. I have 300 Barrels on hand w*^'' Cost over £10 p* & 350
Bush^ Salt you may have the former at Cost & the Latter at £50 p''
Bush* provided you give an order to expect up the Herrings for
year J. H.
April 7 [Abraham Faw, Frederick Town to His Excellency
Thomas Sim Lee Esquire]
Sir. I have this Day Receiv'd Eight Regimental Coats, and two
Pieces of Cloth to be made up herefor Capt Michael Bayer into Vest-
coats Breeches & Overhalls of M"" Keeports, who mentions the send-
ing up Cloth for Sixty Suits by the first Oppertunity: he Also
Desires I would send him Down a Number of Hatts and that they are
much wanting, I advis'd you by Col° Strieker that I had an Offer
of 200 in M'' AUister's Town @ 30 Dollars, which Price I cannot
Get them at in Frederick, but for the want of money I Can do nothing
in that way, at Present I have advanc'd some and Bought some on
Credit for which I am Daily Press'd by Reason of the Depreciation
of the Money : to Remedy which I Requested an Order on M'' Chrisf
Edelin our Collector for what money you think Proper I should
Expend, it falls hard on me to Continue Advancing Money at this
Time. Please Advise me if you think fit that I should Issue a Pair of
Letters to the Council. /\f}y
Cloth Breeches, and Ovcrhalls to one man at this season of the year, April 7
I have Agreed with Taylors to make the Cloathing at Seventy Dol-
lars, the suit, should be Glad to Hear what they are made at in Other
Parts of the State.
[John Thompson, Queen Ann's County to Gov Lee] April 7
Red Book
Gent. I this Instant rec'^ a Letter from the Clk of your Committee No. 30
wherein you Desire to know the Quantity of flour & *=* by the Act Ko.*^
for the Immediate Supply of Flour and other Provisions for the
Army. Flour there is none in my District Except One Hundred and
forty Eight B"'' purchased by the French Agent, which I am Directed
by the Governour and Council to Detain until further Orders
I have got into John Rawlings's Mill at the Head of Chester Two
thousand four hundred Eighty Nine Bushells and one peck of Wheat
Manufacturing into Flour, of which One Hundred and Sixteen Bar-
rels is sent forward by the way of Duck Creek, and fifty Barrels in
the Mill ready to go, on the return of the Waggons.
I expect to get about six Hundred Bushells of Wheat more into
the Mill, and shall do all I possably Can to hasten the Manufacturing
of the Whole. Had it not been for the Inclemency of the Season and
the Difficulty of procuring Barrels to put the Flour in I think I cou'd
nearly have had the Whole sent forward by this time. I have sent
on three Hundred and Seventy Bushells of Corn and fifty five
Bushells of Rye, And have about four hundred Bush'^ of Corn Col-
lected ready to send on as soon as I can procure a Vessel. The Price
of Wheat is Twenty Pounds p*" Bushell Corn ten pounds p Bushel!
and Rye ten pounds p'' Bush'
[Joseph Marbury to Gen. Smallwood] April 7
Brown
[Recommends Edward Hamilton for a commission.] (On April Book 5
15, he wrote to Col. Forrest to the same effect and Hamilton was also 2°^" " '°'
recommended by Francis Ware to Smallwood upon April 13).
[Josias Carvil Hall to Gov. Lee] April 7
"--^ . . Brown
[Recommends Rutledge for a commission.] Book 5
No. 97
[Van Swear ingen Commissioner to Gov. Lee] April 8
A Return of Wheat Rye and Corn Purchased by Van Swear-
ingen one of the Commissioners for Fred'' County Agreeable to the
Act of Assembly for s'' Purpose 61 Bushel wheat £15, 50^ Bushel
wheat £19 73f Bush' Rye £12.. 10 4 D° Rye £15 1230 Bush' Com
£9.. 10 40 Bush' Corn £10 Total of Wheat Rye & Corn 11^ yy% 1270
[Joseph Dashiell, Worcester County, to Gov. Lee] R^d'V° k
Sir I Rec'' a letter from the Council of the 28 Ult. relitive to No. 26
Recrutes Ras'd in this County Xo. 38
468 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book In answer I am to Inform you that Only Twelve have bin pased
No- 26 in this County.
A Muster Role of Which I have Inclosed. I was in hopes I should
have had Instructions from you relitive to Shipping Corn from
Senepuxent to the Armey, our Stores will soon be full.
April II [Geo. P. Keeports Baltimore to His Excellency
Red^Bj'o^ Thomas Sim Lee Esqr]
Letter y[2jy It Please your ExcelF Since my Letter of the 29* I Received
(See Your Excell^^ Favour of the 27* Ins* with an Order for Six thou-
Liber c C g^nd pounds on the Colector of the Tax I Call'd on him for the money
and he Informs me that he will not have it in his Power to pay that
Sum in Less then three Weeks.
I am in the Greatest Need of money Imediately to pay the Bal-
lances due the Waggoners who are A Continual Plague to me and
for Purchasing shoes which may be Bought Cheaper then they Can
be made for here
There is not been any Alteration with the Military Stores under
my Care Since my Return of July 1779.
April II [Richd Ellis, Bohemia, Cecil County to Gov Lee]
Red Book „. ,^ ^^
No. 18 Sir My Hastey departure from Annapolis, caused me to omit
Letter applying to your Excellency for those Instructions that are necessary
for me, in the execution of my Office ; there are some Difficult circum-
stances in the Surveyors business through its Various branches, in
which I am not able to Act in every Case, with Impunity. I know
that under the former Constitution there were Instructions care-
fully handed to the Several Surveyors of Counties, but whether such
instructions will ans. under the Present Constitution I am not a
Judge. However Your Excellencies & Council's instructions and
directions under the Present times, shall be the invariable Rule of
my conduct, with which, I humbly request you would take the early-
est opportunity of furnishing me by the Post, to be left at Elk, if
none other more favourable opportunity ofifers.
April II [Richard Curson, Baltimore, to Gov Lee]
[The Irish linen had been sold to Philadelphia. Will give notice,
if other goods come]
April 12 [Chas Pettit A. D. M. G' Extract of a Circular letter]
The settlement of all the accounts of the Quarter Master's depart-
ment is a work of absolute necessity independant of these circum-
stances, which however afford additional reasons for urging it the
more speedily, I must therefore beg you will not fail to furnish me
Letters to the Council. 469
with yours as soon as you can in which I would wish you to charge Red Book
in one article the amount of the debts you owe in your public °' '
capacity at the same time transmitting, on a Separate paper, a list
of the particular sums which compose that article and the names
of the persons to whom they are respectively due.
I should also be glad to be informed, how many of them are
ascertained by the printed certificates lately sent to you, and could
wish they were all on that footing as well for our own convenience
as because I am persuaded it would be beneficial to the creditors and
the most probable road to obtain payment for them.
[W. Smith, Baltimore, to Gov. Lee] ^P"' '3
Sir I am now to acknowledge receipt of your Excellencys Letter
dated the 5**" Instant inclosing a permit for Loading the Schooner
Baltimore & the Resolve of the general Assembly respecting the
flour to be delivered the french Agent. The Naval officer has also
informed me he has received your instructions for permiting the
Bread & flour, requested, to be exported to Virginia.
As soon as I have it in my power you shall be duly informed of
the Amount of my purchase for the Marine of France. I have pressd
all those persons employed by me in that Business to deliver in their
accounts as speedily as possible. I am directed by the Honble the
Board of Admiralty to take charge of & sell the continental Stores
at this place, they inform that 6i of 12 pounders were lent to this
State & employed on board the gallies. I am directed to apply for
those guns. Your Excellency will therefore please to give orders
for the delivery of them, at this place.
I am quite Satisfied with the explanation of your letter dated the
17* of Jan*^ As I supposed the french Agent was in possession of
a Coppy of that letter, & that he might be induced, from some
expressions therein contain'd to believe, I had done some unjusti-
fiable acts, as well to his Prejudice as to the public, I only wish'd
to satisfy him on that head.
As to public clamours & groundless insinuations which have been
industriously propogated to my prejudice, by low, designing men,
I despise; a little time will shew the falsity of the many reports
circulated respecting this Transaction; at the same time I confess
I wish to remove any impressions that may have been made to my
prejudice from the worthy part of the community, and will readily
own I felt uneasy under what I thought reflected on my conduct in
the extract of your letter refer'd to.
I am always ready to give the general Assembly everj' informa-
tion in my power on this Subject when required
470 Journal and Correspondence.
April 13 [Henry Hooper, Dorset Co'ty, to Gov. Lee]
Sir I begg Leave to inform your Excellency of a Vacancy of a
L* Colonel in the Upper Battalion of militia of this County occa-
sioned by the Death of Col° Joseph Ennalls. Major Joseph Richard-
son of that Battalion has a Right, being next in Command, to fill up
this Vacancy by being appointed L' Colonel, which will occasion the
appointment to a Major to succeed him. I do not know who is the
oldest Captain in that Battalion, the Feild officers inform me that
Mess" Daffen & Smoot are the two eldest Captains and I believe
it would be agreeable to them, if your Excellency should be pleased
to appoint one of those Gentlemen Major of their Battalion
April 13 [David Poe, Baltimore, to Gov. Lee]
Sir I received your Excellencies favour of the 10*^ Instant Direct-
ing me to send some Pork to your City I am sorry that I am not able
to comply with your orders as there is not one Barrel of Publick
Pork at this place I applied to the Comasary of Issues as I under-
stood he had some beef he give me to Know that the whole in his
Possession did not exceed one hundred Barrels, And as there is not
a Comasary of Purchas at this place to provide more he thought it
much less than what would be wanting at this post. However if you
should think proper to order him to deliver me what is necessary
I will send it down Spedily. The cash I received on your order is
nearly expended and as I have information that there will be shortly
at this place a number of Horses belonging to the Army Least I
should be short in Forage I beg that you would send me an order on
the Commissioners of this County that I may receive a supply of
Corn Bran and shorts if need require from them. A general order
would answer best as I could have some from both the Town &
Country. Please if Convenient to send an answer with the Bearer
^ jj [Peregrine Tilghman, Talbot County to Gov Lee]
Sir Yours of the 24'^ last month to the Commiss''^ of this County
I received on tuesday last, below you have a return of the Q'^^ of
Flour Wheat & Corn taken into my possession as a Commissioner^
As near as I am able to make it out, having some bb'^ of Flour left in
the Mill & several small Parcels of Wheat which is yet unmmeasured.
I have forwarded about 600 bb' of Flour 1 569 Bushells of Wheat and
500 Bushells of Indian Corn & expect in ten days or a fortnight more
to send off the residue, and shall then make a return of the exact
qt^ and be prepared with Receipts for the whole when ever called on.
Return of Flour, Corn & Wheat 650 Barrells of Flour @ £70 p C
500 Bushells of Indian Corn @ £10 "p Bush' 2063 Bushells of Wheat
at £20 -p Bushell Flour & Wheat Valued by M'' John Bracco Corn
having been sold with us at £10 I offered that price which was taken
Letters to the Council. 471
[Geo P. Keeports, Baltimore to His Excellency April 14
Thomas Sim Lee Esqr.] N^ 3?'^'''
May It Please Your Excellency I have Taken one Hundred i^'^
Blankets from IVf Hudson at his Price of £125 p"" peice he is Deter-
mined not to Take Less for the Remainder but says he will Wait
any Reasonable Time for the Payment if not Convenient at Present.
M*" Eavans who Engaged to make the Officers Buttons has Raised
his Price says he cannot Continue making for Less then Coat But-
tons at £22.. 10 and Jacket Buttons for £18 p' Dozen
M"" John Dorsey has a Parcel of Baizes which he has promised to
Give you an Offer of
If there is any Osnaburgs Wanting for Overalls for Soldiers
There may be about 500 yds had here at 17 Dollars p"" y^
I have Bo' upwards of Eighty Pair of Neat Made Calf Skin Shoes
Very suitable for Officers. May the Officers that are on the Recruit-
ing Draw Shoes for their own Wear
[John Page Com'r Kent Co., Swan Creek to Gov. Lee] April 15
[Encloses account of flour and wheat purchased.]
[John Gibson Jr. Presidt Treasury to His Excellency April 15
rj^i o- T T^ n ' Red Book
i homas Sim Lee Esqr J j^o 7
Sir We inclose you a State of the Tax Account of Maryland to ^o. 184
which we beg your Attention; we shall be careful to confine our
Reports for Warrants to the exact Amount, and as large sums are
due from the United States to the Inhabitants of the State, shall as far
as possible appropriate the Continental Taxes thereof within the
same, which we suppose will be both more convenient and more
agreeable. Cases may occur in which this Rule cannot be adhered
to but they will not be more frequent than is absolutely necessary.
The Drafts lately made, and those now making, are intended to
discharge as far as practicable. Debts, now owing from the Public,
as well as to keep the supplies from failing in the Interim till the
State Purchases take effect. The Resolution of Congress of the 18
of March uP will shew reason of including the Taxes of January and
February 1780
I have the Honor to be By order of the Board Your Excellencys
Most obedient and very humble Serv*
[William Smallwood, Charles County, to Governor Lee] April 15
Sir This will be addressed by Serjeant MacLain, who has inlisted iook^Xo 2
four fine Fellows for Soldiers all Natives, who he carries up to An- Letter
napolis to get cloathed & to obtain Blankets if possible for himself * °" ^
and them, complaining he has been obliged to give four Dollars p""
472 Journal and Correspondence.
Brown night for lodging for each oftentimes for want of Blankets, you will
Book No. 2 therefore be so obliging to order their Cloathing and by all means
Blankets if to be had, as they will be very essential for the Recruits.
You will also please order the Serjeant to be dispatched as soon as
possible, as there is a prospect of his enlisting more men, for which
purpose it wou'd be necessary to order him a further supply of
Money, with which he may be trusted.
The inclosed Letter from Col° Gunby sets forth Facts which if
just calls for Redress, or at least such Attention and Orders as may
correct similar Abuses in future or anticipate like complaints of Par-
tiality if found to be unjust, indeed if your Cloathing Act does not
limit the Cloathier or place a correcting Power in the commanding
Officer the distributions will frequently be complained of.
I had some thoughts of waiting on you and the General Assembly
but it being slack in convening & my stay here being limited deprives
me of the Pleasure
I am with great Regard & Esteem Your Most obed' & very H"*
Serv*
April IS [Eph Blaine C. G. P. Philada to His Excellency
Thomas Sim Lee Esqr.]
Sir There is a Quantity of Rum belonging to the Public (&
which is much wanting) in your City, it has been represented to the
Commercial Committee that the person with whom it is in charge
makes a very unreasonable demand for Storeage, & therefore beg
your Excellency & Council, to order the Rum on board one of your
State Vessells or any other that will deliver it to the Commissary
at the Head of Elk, as I intend for Annapolis in a few weeks, will
settle the Freight & pay the Gentlem" who has the Demand for
Storage the valuation of any two Gentlemen.
April 15 [I. Taylor, Saint Marys to Gov Lee]
Gentlemen Under noted you have an Ace* of the Indian Corn
(have no other kind of Provisions) by me taken as a Commissioner
under the Act of the General Assembly for the immediate Supply of
Flour &c. Six hundred bushells I seized as engrossed corn, in Janu-
ary last. It lay along time on board the Vessell in the Ice, that when it
was taken out thirty four bushells proved rotten and of no Value,
this being the case, I insisted on the Person from whom I had taken
it to pay a moiety of the damage, which he agreed to, the money for
that part shall give the State Credit for in account for my Com-
mission.
The remaining part of the Six hundred bushells, I stored with
Col° Vernon Hebb No particular agreement being made relative
to the Price. I told him he should receive what was Customary for
storing. When I sent a Craft for the Corn she got only five hundred
Letters to the Council. 473
forty four bushells & half, so that their was twenty one bushells & April 15
half short measure. The damaged Corn in the Vessell and the short
measure diminishes the quantity of 844J to 789 bushells, which
is on its passage to the Head of Elk, at 30/ per bushell freight, high
as it is was the best terms I could get.
600 bushells seized at £ 8.0.0 perr bus'
71^ d° appraised by]^^ g^^
Hugh Hopewell j
173 d" bought
844i
34 damaged
8ioi
2I-J short measure
789 ship'd for Elk
[Alex Somervel, Calvert County to Mr. Archibald Colder April 17
Clk Committee &c, Annapolis]
Sir A Letter from you, to Mes""^ Gray, Somervell & Chase was
some time past put into my hands, relative to the Collection of Flour
&c. for the army ; I have only to inform the Committee, that about
the first of February last I wrote to the Governour & Council letting
them know, that there was neither Flour, Wheat or Rye to be got
in this County as I could hear of. I also Inform'd them that I could
get some Indian corn and requested them to furnish me with linnen
to make Baggs to contain about 20 or 30 Bushels for the more
Speedy collection (the roads then being excessive bad) and also
desired their Instructions. The above Letter was Carried to An-
napolis By M"" James Morsel our late Sheriff and I having never
receiv'd any Answer, Concluded that Corn was not wanting and
therefore have Collected none.
[ W™ Whitely Caroline County to His Excellency April 17
Thomas Sim Lee Esqr]
Your Excellency & Honours. Agreable to your request of the aS*''
March I have Called on the Several Field Officers of this County for
lists of the men passed by them, and it is with regrett that I inform
you, that there is not One recruit inlisted in this County.
[William Smalhvood, Portobacco to Goveror Lee] April 18
Brown
Sir This will be addressed by M"" Edward Hamilton who is Book Xo
Letter
desirous of entering into the Army provided he can obtain an En- ^^
signs Commission. The young Gentlemen is a Stranger to me but I
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474 Journal and Correspondence.
Brown know his Family to be reputable and his Brother has served under
Book No. 2 j_j^y. Coinniand ever since 1776 and is a good Officer from which
circumstances and the inclosed Recommendations I am induced to
think if there shou'd be any Vacancies in our Line he would be proper
to fill one of them, he does not wish nor can it be desired that his
Appointment should interfere with the Rank of such Serjeants and
others who have applied & have been recommended before and who
may be thought worthy of commissions if therefore you should judge
it expedient to recommend him for an Appointment to the Board
of War I believe he wou'd fill it with Propriety & he wou'd wish to
be appointed in the i^' 3*^ or 7* Regiments if there should be a
vacancy in either of those.
April 18 [John Sears, Ens. 2'^ Regt. Cecil County to His Excellency
„ , Brown Qovr Lee]
Book No. 5 -■
fetter sij- ^\^q Order that your Excellency granted In Council on the
Collector of Kent County for four Thousand Dollars I have Recv^
and I believe for the Time that I have had the Publick Money in
my hands I have had as good success as an Officer in the Line which
was not till The Last of March which I have all Expended in the
Recruiting Service I should have Come Down myself and brought
my Acc*^ with me but Col° Thompson Advised me not but to write
to your Excellency to let know my Success. You Told me Sir that if
my Prospect was Good which I think is to let you know and you
would send me a fresh Supply of Cash now if your Excellency sees
Proper that I should Continue Recruiting any longer Please to let
me know by the Post, if not I am Very my Acct^ and March
To Camp with what men I have got.
I wait your Orders Sir which I shall Obey with Pleasure.
April 19 [Timothy Pickering by order of the Board War Office to
Colo Hollingsworth]
Sir We are Just informed that the troops destined for Reinforc-
ing the Southern Army are march'd, and will be at Trenton this
Night, this inteligence (totally contrary to that we had received
yesterday, on which our letter to you was grounded) obliges us to
desire that you would retain all the Craft in your power at the Head
of Elk ready to receive the Troops, and collect as many more as will
be sufficient, in the whole to transport about two thousand men, we
doubt not your Exertions on this occasion, to accomplish a business
of so much Importance in due Season
N. B it will also be necessary that you provide waggons to carry
the baggage and Stores of the Troops across from Christiana to the
Head of Elk. Your return provision waggons can doubtless Assist
in this transportation
Letters to the Council. 475
[H. Hollingsworth D. Q. M. Gl. Head of Elk Report of Flour April 20
Wheat Corn &c* Received at this Port in the Month of April
1780, and forward on to the Armey]
1069 Barrells flour, exclusive of about 100 Barrells belonging to the
French Agent.
1146^ Bushells corn received from P. Tilghman Talbot County
1871^ Bushells corn d° from R'^ Dallam Harford County
2300^ Bushells corn d° from Dashiel & Wise, Worcester
260 Bushells corn d° from Cox & Co., Cecil County
685 Bushells corn d° from Isaac Grist, Balto. Town
1386 Bushells corn d° from Edward Wright, Queen Anns
564 Bushells corn d° from Charles Blake, Queen Anns
7090 Bushells Corn d° from Col° W" Finnic, Virginia
295 Bushells Oats d° from Edward Wright, Queen Anns
463 Bushells Oats d° from Colo. Christian, Virginia
500 Bushells Oats d° Cash
475 Bushells Rye d° Isaac Grist, Balto. Town
71 Bushells Rye d° Edward Wright, Queen Anns
1398 Bushells Wheat d° Robert Waters Ditto
i68| Bushells ditto d° John Page Kent County
1308 Bushells ditto d° Samuel Thomas Talbot County
742 Bushells ditto d° R<^ Dallam Harford
757 Bushells ditto d° Charles Blake Queens Anns
1053 Bushells ditto d° Commissioners Talbot County
797 Bushells ditto d° Tilghman & Blake Talbot&Queen Anns
796J Bushells ditto d° ditto Kent County
1069 Barrell flour Forwarded to Christianna
2525 Bushells Corn do.
1258 Bushells Oats Issued at this Port
9957 Bushells Wheat sent to the neighboring Mills
546 Bushells Rye ditto ditto
[Sam Huntington, President, Philadelphia to His Excv the Govr April 20
(Lee) of Maryland] ' ^^.7^°"^
Sir By the Act of Congress of the 1 5*^ Instant herewith enclosed -^qV,
you will be informed that any State shall have Credit in their Ac-
count with the United States for such Clothing as they may furnish
to the Officers of the Hospital, and medical Staff agreeable to the
Act. With perfect respect & Esteem I have the Honor to be your
Excelly's h'ble Servant.
[Ben Stoddert Secry, War Office to His Excellency Apiil2i
T^, c" T T^ T Red Book
1 hos. Sim Lee Esqr] Xo. 7
Sir We have the honor to inclose to your Excellency, the extract xo. 211
of a letter from the Commander in Chief relative to the ]\Iarch of
47^ Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book the Troops now on their way to the Southward. It was expected
^°' 7 that the whole Maryland Line, the Delaware Regiment, a Regiment
of Artillery, & the Infantry of Major Lee's corps would have em-
barked at the Head of Elk & proceeded by water as far as Peters-
burgh in Virginia; But as this will depend upon the operations of
the Enemy in Chesapeak, it is not improbable that they may pro-
ceed all the way by Land, in which case they will necessarily be
greatly indebted to the Executive of your State to expedite their
march towards Petersburg. Should the Troops not go down the
Chesapeak, we are aware of much difficulty on account of Waggons,
with which they can be but very partially supplied here ; the residue
to enable them to prosecute their march from Petersburg being to
be furnished in Virginia, and collected at that place agreeably to
orders already given, from a full expectation that the navigation of
the Bay, would not be interrupted.
It gives us pain that the Continental embarrassments, arising from
the want of money, obliges us so often to trouble the Executives of
the States; but without their aid in emergencies depending on the
various events of war, the most fatal delays & distresses will ensue.
And it is with real Satisfaction, grounded on the chearful & con-
stant exertions of the State of Maryland, we can assure ourselves
that nothing practicable which the public necessities may require, will
be omitted by your Excellency, & the honble Council on the present
occasion.
We have the honor to be with the highest respect y'' Excellency's
most obed' Most Humble Serv' by ord
April 21 [H. Hollingsworth D. Q. M. Gl. Head of Elk to the Council]
Gentlemen Inclosed is a Report of the Flour Wheat Rye, Corn
Oats & C^ Received at this post in this Month, as well from the sev-
eral State Commissioners, as from the State of Virginia and sent
on to Christeen on its way to Philad^ Camp & C* the flour is all
sent forward the Forage is not so forward. Occasioned by the want
of Baggs which I am not at present able to purchase for want of
Cash, we are the more in want of Baggs, as one of the Continental
Brigades of ten teams with about 200 Baggs has been in Queen Anns
and Talbot Counties Collecting Grain for this State, since the 10*
of March. I have applied to my principles in Office, for Cash to
puchase Bags in Lew of those and am put off with a desire to apply
to this State not only for this but all other expenses accruing by the
procuring Manufacturing and forwarding the supplies of this State
(while within the State) as also for Casks and Nails for the flour,
your Excellencys and Honors, will observe by the letters, which the
bearer M"^ Wright has with him that the Millers are continually apply-
ing to me for those articles which I have heretofore supply'd them
with in part and also paid them for Waggoning the State Wheat, to
Letters to the Council. 477
the Mills, but on settling- my accounts with the Quarter Master April 21
General up to the tenth of March (which I did very lately) those ex-
pences are Objected to, as being out of the Department and belonging
to this State, I must therefore beg the favour, of your Excellency &
Honors that I may be Instructed and strengthn'd so as to be able
to forward this Service, so far my Credit has supported it, but it
will become Feeble in a short time if not supported, Certificates will
neither pay for Nails, Waggonage or Casks, three Essential
articles manufacturing and forwarding Wheat and Flower I am this
moment served with the Inclos'd Express, from the Board of War,
tho' I received a Letter Yesterday from that Hon*^"'* Board (directly
contrary) as I have not Vessells sufficient for this service here, have
sent Express to George Town Newtown and Baltimore for the Craft
of those Places, and all others that may be there. I must Rely on
your Excellency and Honors, for your support and Assistance, and
also to keep look out Boats down the Bay, as there is no doubt, but
the Enemy know of this Minuver, and may attempt to Circumvent
it, pray send me some Cash, and the Accounts against this State shall
come down as soon as in my power, but at present I am much
thronged
[Edmund Jennings, Brussels, to Gov. Lee] April 22
. . . . Red Book
Sir Havmg just received a Letter from a Friend, that informs Xo. 29
me, that the State of Maryland has done me the Honour to nom- v^"^""
inate me, among other Gentlemen, as a proper person, Subject to the
Choice of his Excellency M'' Franklin, to sell their Stock now stand-
ing in the English Funds, & transmit the same ; I take the Liberty of
addressing myself to your Excellency, to assure you, I receive this
mark of my native Countries Confidence in the most sensible manner.
Nothing can give me an higher Pleasure then to find my warm
wishes & poor Endeavours, to serve the Common Interest meet with
a public approbation, if I wanted any thing to Stimulate me to the
Discharge of my Duty, & inspire me with a fresh love to my Country-,
& to the Cause of Liberty & Virtue, this Testimony from these,
who are actuated by those great Principles would be a Sufficient
motive. I know not whether his Excellency M'' Franklin will not
find a more proper person among the other Gentlemen, nominated
to Him for his Choice, than I am ; but still my sense of the Honor
done me by the State of my Native Country, & of the obliging In-
tentions of my particular acquaintance & Friends will ever make me
bear in my Memory this mark of approbation in the most grateful
manner
By this opportunity you will receive from many the particular
State of Europe at this Juncture which is so favorable to the Common
Cause as can be wished the neighboring unprincipled Island is
brought to the lowest Condition rent & torn within by religious &
civil Distractions caused by its malicious Attempt against the United
478 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book States she seems at present disposed to acknowledge our Indepen-
^°-^9 dancy but she will probably do it in the same insidious manner by
which she has hitherto conducted Herself & in doing so plunge into
fresh Difficulties. However if she is sincerely disposed to Acknowl-
edge the Independancy of the United States (that great stumbling
block which her madness & folly have raised) this Groundwork of
a general Peace will be laid and we may be once more quiet & happy ;
for this purpose America cou'd not have trusted the public Interest
in better hands than those of his Excellency M' Adams, no man that
I have seen, having a sincerer & truer Love to his Country. I am
Confident He will pursue the Common Interest of the Alliance on
which the Common Strength & Happiness depends
I mention'd to you Sir, that your Excellency would have perticu-
lar details by the Gentlemen, who come over by this opportunity, of
the State of Europe if I was to draw a general outline thereof, it
wou'd be as follows. The King of G. B. with a corruptd majority
in the House of Commons the same in the House of Lords, two or
three wicked ministers & a Jacobite favorite, stands agst the Power
of France, Spain his declared & avowed Enemies. He insults
Holland, Sweden, Denmark, the Empire of Russia & Turkey, who
are ready to Confederate against Him as a violater of the Law
of Nature, personally dispis'd by the King of Prussia, and Chargd
with Ingratitude As Elector of Hanover by his Liege Lord, the
Emperor of Germany all Europe wishes to see Him abased his own
Subjects at Home distrustful of Him, & declaring that his Influence
ought to be diminishd & those who were once his Subjects & that
too most cordially & obediently so, now holding Him in Horror &
opposing his Malice in the bravest & most successful manner. Surely
this man must be humbled the Independancy of America will do it,
& this all the insulted Powers of Europe see & I doubt not will
either openly or secretly promote, for what was Ever their natural
Interest to do, the Insolence of the Court of London has made a
political Duty
I Have the Honour to be Sir Your Excellencys Most Ob' H^'''
Serv*
P. S. I should be Happy to Execute your Excellencys Command
in Europe, if you think proper to entrust me therewith be pleased to
direct to the care of Monsieur Joshua Johnson negociant a Nantes
April 20 [Jos. Marbury Capt. 3"^ Regt, Portobacco]
Book No. 5 Return of Cloathing wanting for Recruits
No. 71 7 Jackets 2 Shirts 25 Hats
7 Breeches 3 Stockings 10 Blankets
25 Overalls 30 Shoes
I have 30 Men at this place 25 of which are Recruits
Letters to the Council. ^yfj
[W. Smith, Baltimore, to His Excellency, Thomas Sim Lee; April 22
In Council]
Sir I have chartered the Bripantine Ranj^er Thomas Johnson
master to carry provisions for the fleet & Army of his most Chris-
tian Majesty in the West Indies. She mounts Ten four [>ounders
and is prized for fourteen & carrys thirty men. As I intend she
shall Sail in C° with & as Convoy for those Vessells for w*" I made
Application yesterday, the present .serves to Request you'll be so
obliging as to send me a permission for this Brig", to receive her
Cargo on Board
[Thos Richardson, Georgetown to His Excellency April 23
Thomas Sim Lee Esq""]
Sir By yesterdays Post I rec'' a letter from Col° Biddle dated
Morris Town 13'^ Ins* advising that the Maryland Division were
under orders to march to the Southward, he expected they would
move on the 15* their Rout is by Baltimore, Snowdens, Georgetown,
Alexandria &c. requesting me to assist them with Forage as far as
was consisttent with the Laws of the State. I apprehend this makes
it necessary that I should inform you that there is some Forage in the
Magazine here but I apprehend not so much as the Troops will
require & request j'ou would consider whether it would not be proper
that the Commissioners of this County who have plenty should be
directed to supply the Issuing Forage Master here during the present
March, provided he has Occasion of their Assistance
I beg leave further to Suggest that the Troops might be benefited
by orders being given to the different Commissioners on the Rout
they are to march to supply them with Forage, as there are few or
no Continental Forage Masters on the Western Shore. I hope the
foregoing will not be thought impertinent but if it should I beg it
may be imputed to the desire I have to comply with the Requisitions
of my Friend & my Zeal for the Publick Service.
[William Smallwood, Portobacco, to Governor Lee] April 23
Brown
Sir I wrote you the other day by M'' Hamilton that I had received Book No 2
Advice from the Board of War that the Maryland Division was on ^^^
the March for Carolina since which I have received no Intelligence
respecting them, their route was then announced to be from Tren-
town by water to Christeen thence to the head of Elk where they
were to embark for Petersborough in Virginia if yon shoud have
any Intelligence of their Arrival at the head of Elk, observe or hear
of their passing Annapolis I shoud be much obliged to you for the
earliest intimation thereof as it wou'd enable me to form a ludgment
when and where it would be most eligible to fall in with them. I have
received no Instruction from General Washington relative to the
480 Journal and Correspondence.
Brown rendezvous of such Officers and Parties as may be on Furlough &
Book No. 2 |.j^g Recruiting Service tho it is essential they should be drawn to a
point and ordered to hold themselves in readiness to March or em-
bark for Petersborough to join their respective Corps the latter wou'd
be most eligible as they may have Baggage not to be conveyed on
the March provided Vessels can be Procured. Altho their rendez-
vous seems essential I cannot with Propriety order before I receive
the Generals Com.mands respecting it which I daily look for I think
it wou'd contribute much to the Ease and Dispatch of the Troops to
order the rendezvous of those under the above Descriptions at An-
napolis and this place as might be most convenient to their respective
situations where if Vessels could be ordered the Transportation of
them and their Baggage woud be attended with less Expence and
difficulty than might otherwise be incurred by the Obstructions
which might occur on their March if you shoud approve of this
Measure you will be so obliging to give the necessary Order for Ves-
sels to be provided if to be had and advise me thereof it also woud
be necessary to provide at these Costs as speedy as possible a Stock
of Hats Blankets Overals and Shoes Shirts I am well assured will
also be wanting a full Supply of any of these species is not to be ex-
pected from the Board of War and Cloathier General those Ordered
for this place might come round in the Vessels or be sent otherwise
as you might judge most expedient
Inclosed is a return of Cloathing wanted for the Men at this place
Red Book [Geo. P. Keeports Baltimore to Gov Lee.]
No. 30
Letter May It Please your Excellency I Received your Letter of the
ADrii24 '■9'^ ^"^' ^"^ Since made Purchases as p'' the Inclosed Memorandum
(See It was with the Greatest Dificulty I made the Purchases of the Ozna-
No 22 burghs and Shoes without Paying the Ready Money Down and
p. 90) Could not without Promising Payment by To morrow or Wednesday
Evening It was with the Greatest Perswasion I got the Blankets of
M"" Hudson without Setting a Certain day within Six for Payment.
There may be About 800 yards More Oznaburghs had at 19 Dol-
lars 'p'' yard and some More Shoes on Paying the Ready Money
Down I am Now making out Returns of the Cloth &c. under my
care.
M*" John Leapold who will Wait on your Excellency with this
Letter will be a Very Safe Person to bring up the Sum to Enable
me to Discharge the Debts I Contracted for the State as p'' the In-
closed Memorandom
April 24 [Sam Huntington, Philadelphia In Congress to His Excellency
^•'^ ^°°^ the Governor & the Legislature]
Letter (Circular) It is the Duty of Congress to be as full and explicit
in their Requisitions as the public Exigencies are great and pressing,
Letters to the Council. 481
And they are confident that the Citizens of these States are not more Red Book
desirous to I)e informed of their Affairs than they are ready and °'^
wilHng to afford the most vij^orous assistance. It is unnecessary to
mention our Embarrassments, they are known to you ; to the means
of reheving them we wish your Attention.
The whole of the Monies due on the Quotas of Taxes to the first
of March last are become of immediate and indispensible Necessity.
Numerous Debts have accumulated on the Public Departments and
Justice requires they should be fortlTwith discharged. I^rge Sums
are also requisite for the Purposes of Transportation and to continue
the Purchases of Supplies for the Army until the states are prepared
to furnish them. On these Quotas Draughts are now making and
must continue to be made to the whole amount; nor can a Doubt
be admitted of their being punctually answered. If any State
should be unprepared, if the Collections are incomplete, not a
Moment is to lost. Delay will be Disappointment and may involve
Consequences too interesting, too fatal to be hazarded. Should the
public Opportunity through Languor and Inattention be retarded and
Stopped, should those Exertions which have hitherto rendered this
contest conspicuous to the World, be intermitted, The fairest Pros-
pects and most promising occasion may be irretrievably lost. Urge
therefore the instant Execution of every Measure which has been
adopted, and the speedy adoption of such as yet remain to be taken.
The specifick Supplies required by the Resolutions of the 25* of
February last will forthwith become Matter of equal Urgency and
Importance. These must be relied on in future as the principal, not
to say the only resource from which the Army is to be supported.
From the obvious propriety of adopting the Mode there described
as best suited to the Case and Convenience of the respective States,
As Making a just Apportionment of the Burthens of the War, and as
necessary for correcting Abuses in the Expenditure of Public Money,
Congress have received the fullest Confidence that the Measure will
be approved and successful and by seasonably and amply providing
for the Army enable them to act and cooperate as Circumstances may
require with Vigour and Decision through the ensuing Campaign.
The Resources of our Country even after a five years obstinate
and wasting war are still abundant, and in Articles the most essential
scarcely impaired. The Spirit of the People is free to produce
them, all that is wanting is an established INIedium of Negotiation
to be applied in effecting it. Such we are firmly Persuaded will be
secured by a proper Attention to the Resolution of the 18'^ of INIarch
last, from which as the Object is not confined to the Purchase of
public Supplies only, but extends to the various Transactions of the
Community the most extensive Benefit may be justly expected.
The Crisis calls for Exertion, much is to be done in a little Time,
and every Motive that can stimulate the mind of Man presents itself
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482 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book to view. No Period has occurred in this long and glorious Struggle
^°" '^ in which Indecision could be so destructive, and on the other Hand
no Conjuncture has been more favorable to great and deciding
Efforts
We detain you no longer than to mention the Necessity of early
and frequent Communications on the Subjects of this Address, and
remind you how much they contribute on all Occasions to the Suc-
cess of Arrangements for the Public Safety.
April 25 [H. HoUingsworth, D Q M Gl. Elk to Governor Sim Lee]
Dear Sir Just now Rec'^ Express from Head Quarters
acquainting that the troops intended this way, to Reinforce the
Southern Army, was augmented by a thousand men, so that they
will consist of three thousand effective men. I have not Vessels for
that number, must therefore rely on your Excellency for your assis-
tance in sending some from Baltimore and Annapolis, and also to
keep look out Boats below, the Van of the Troops are this day ar-
rived hear, I have twelve Vessels and no more if I cant get enough
in time shall crowd the Vessles and order them to call on An-
napolis
Excuse haste and the Smallness of my Letter tis wrote on Board
the Vessel
April 26 [Alex'r Clagett, Hagars Town, to Gov. Lee.]
Sir Your letter of the 24* Feb'^^ inclosing a pardon for Tho^
Taylor a prisoner then in my Custody I received, and agreeable to
the orders therein Contained I delivered said Taylor to Capt" Smith
of the 6* Maryland Reg* who says he shall be at Annapolis before
he returns to Camp & will no doubt inform you what he has done
with the Bounty.
April 27 [Thos Richardson, Georgetown to His Excellency
T ., ^^^^ Thomas Sym Lee Esq*"]
Liber C C ./ 1 -1
No. 22 Sir I have rec<^ your fav"" of 25*'' Instant, notwithstanding the
^' ^^ Troops are to go by Water from the Head of Elk. I apprehend the
Horses will be sent round by this place, this would have been the case
last Winter had not the navigation been stop'd, they will therefore
require as much Forage as if the whole division came by Land,
April 27 [H. HoUingsworth D. Q. M. Gl. Head of Elk to His Excellency
Thomas Sim Lee in Council]
Gentlemen Having taken the Liberty to write your Excellency
and Honours the 25*^ acquainting of the arrival of the Maryland
division at this Place on their way to join the Southern army I am
now to inform you that the whole are arrived here except the Field
Letters to the Council. 483
Officers and Commandant who I expect this day & am sorry to say Aprils?
we have neither vessells or provision (of the meat kind) at this
post sufficient for their daily consumption much less for their em-
barkation) yesterday I was apply VI to from Wilmington by the
Commissary there acr|uaintinj>- that the Artillery was there on their
way to this place and could not proceed for want of Provisions of
the flesh kind. I cou'd not send them any as we have not three days
provisions of that kind here. I have apply'd to M' Ewinj^- late Com-
missary who assures me he has none but a small Quantity at M""
Jn° Pages Commissioner of Kent County, (which seems to be in
dispute) I have sent a Vessell this morning to M"" Page requesting
the Provisions on any terms not doubting but the State will pay him
for such part as is not already paid for and flatter myself of its
coming. In the mean time am obliged to send out and procure fresh
Shad for the whole Troops this will do a day or two yet. (but not
longer) I must therefore beg the favor of your Excellency and
Honors to take Immediate order in it & direct as you may think
Necessary. I have not half Vessells enough and shall want at least
200 Barrells Pork and Beef but if part cou'd be had, the other might
meet them on their way down the Bay shall want a quantity of Pork
for the Artillery and put the Baggage which go by Land, by way of
Harford Baltimore and Alexandria to Petersburgh, as I am order'd
to see them through this State by the Board of War and Q. M. G'
and am also order'd by the Navy Board to have a quantity (24
pieces) of Cannon haul'd from M*" Hughes Furness to Baltimore and
to see them forwarded to Philadelphia suppose it may not be amiss to
furnish me with orders for the Commissioners of Baltimore, Wash-
ington &c^ Counties to serve my order with Forage, as it will take
at least 24 Waggons for this Service and they cant take Forage
from here, nor have I money to buy it, your particulars orders in
this as in all other the matters related of, will much oblige Gentlemen
Your Most Obed' Hum. Servant
[John Stull, Washington County to His Excellency April 28
Thomas Sim Lee]
Sir I ake the Liberty to Inform you that Thomas Taylor a
Greable to your Reprive Did inList in the Service of the United
States has since Deserted with Two others Stole three horses they
are a Gain apprehended and now in our Gaol I w*^ be Glad your
Excelency w*^ Take order with said Tayler as he is an Extraordinary
felow and prehaps Get a way
[Joseph Chapline, Hagerstown, to Gov. Lee] Red Book
May It Please Your Excelency : We have Received orders from Letter
the Committee To Transmitt an account of the purchases made by us ^'°r^^28
immediately to them & as there Clark who has omitted his name
484 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book we are at a Loss to no who to direct to & we have therefore thought
No. 23 j|. niQst advisable to Transmitt them to your Excellency & accord-
ingly have inclosed & directed them to you, we allso wrote to you
some time ago & mentioned the quantity of the Different kinds of
provision we had purchased but we apprehend the letter has never
Come to hand as there is nothing mentioned of it to us by the Com-
mittee.
April 28 [J- Randall, Philadelphia to His Excellency
(?^^ Thomas Sim Lee Esqr]
Liber C C
No- 22 Sir Your letter of the 23"^ of March I receiv'd a few days before
the Troops left the Hutts I endeavour'd to dispose of the Mix'd
Cloths & Shalloons, but could not effect it. they will be sold at
Vendue on Tuesday next and will Purchase white Cloth with the
Money, I fear the sale will not enable me to get the triming^ neces-
sary for them
I shall be detain'd four or five days, drawing the Cloathing as-
signd our Troops by the Clothier General for the Campaign. I am
happy to inform your Excellency I shall get every thing Return'd
for, except fifteen hundred shirts and five hundred Blankets, those
we hope to get from the State. The Returns made Include Cloathing
for five hundred and fifty Recruits expected to join the Division in
Maryland
April 29 [David Poe, Baltimore, to Governor Lee.]
Sir Agreeable to your Orders I have Sent by Capt Price Twenty
five Bb'^ Beef all that Can be spared from this Post as there was
some Sent to the Head of Elk. Also Twenty five Ditto Pork Pur-
chased since I wrote to you last. We shall be in Want of Provisions
in A few days here Unless there be a Comasary of Purchase Ap-
pointed.
May I [John Sterrett, Baltimore, to Council]
[Asks, order for Mrs. Chamier's effects to be sent from New York
to Virginia, in a vessel which is to be sent as a flag to New York,
in accordance with permission given some time ago.]
May I [Richard Potts to Council]
No. 18 [Asks pass for his brother to go to New York with Mrs Chamier]
Letter
No. 137
May I [I. Griest, Baltimore Town to His Excellency Thomas Sim Lee]
Liber (f C ^^^ "'■ ^^'^ yours of 27* Instant on Saturday Evening with the
No. 22 Warant Inclos*^ & yester^ secur*^ a number of Vessels but Chiefly
^■^^^ Loaded but am Getting them Discharg*^ as fast as Possable, if should
have fiour Wheat Corn &c on bord I must seze it as the Law is Still in
force, which will set the People Stark mad, should be Glad we ware
Stopd from sezing supplyes in town if you should think it best and I
should be Glad to Know your Pleasure in the Matter.
Letters to the Council. 485
I stand Recognzd to Apear at the Gen' Court on ace' of the Corn Red Book
Which Belong-'d to this State that I sold & have since Settled the ^°' '^ '
ace'" with M*" Turner, When I was Down with the I^ite Govn' &
Council & I->aid the Whole matter before them your Honour was one
of the Council at same time When the Govn'' in Council told me I
need not Concern myself any more About it for that if they Did not
Stop the Action you would, & sent a Letter by me to M' James
Calhoun Which I Deliverd, but it apears the action is not Stop''
I shall be Glad to Know if I must Come Down to Court & be Run to
Expeces for Doing Good to the Publick I am so buried about the
Vessels have not time to say more at Present. iVP Lemmon Knows
how the Afair who is the Bearer Excuse Hast
[Geo. P. Keeports Baltimore to His Excellency Red Book
Thomas Sim Lee, Esqr] Letter
May It Please Your Excellency Inclosed is an Invoice of the Mav'?
Cloths put on board M"" Middletons Boat I have Retained Nothing
but a Few Peices of Coarse brown Shalloon and Three peices Light
Colour'd Coarse broad Cloth and the coarse Cloth for Soldiers I have
sent Twelve Bolts of Oznaburghs which may Perhaps be made up in
Overalls at Annapolis, as I Find a Great Dificulty to get work Done
Here without Giving a Very High price Did not think the Canteens
worth Sending as they are made of Ceader Wood & Very Slight
[Js. Carvil Hall Baltimore Town to His Excelly Thos. Lee Esqr] May 2
o- T 1 1 1 T -1 -1 • ^^"^ Book
Sir 1 have taken the Liberty to melose you a List of Soldiers Xo. 28
confined here with their respective Crimes. The Horses stolen are ^^"^S
recovered & I believe the most of the Goods. If left here after trial
they will be discharged & there is little probability of their ever
joining their Regiments again. If there is no improprietv in the
Measure & your Excellency should think with me that their Punish-
ment as Examples will be less useful than their Services as Soldiers
you will oblige me by giving such orders as will enable me to march
them to their Regiments.
[Rene Buisson, Philadelphia, " A son Excelance Le Gouverneur du May 3
Mary Land A Napolise."] Book Xo -
Monsieur. Suplie tres humblement Rene Buisson eapitaine du y^"!""
navire La felieite du Caylle St. Louis, actuelement amarre au Caije "
de Baltimore pret a partire pour france a Lhonneur de vous Repres-
santir Monsieur qu'il est partie du Caylle pour se Randre yl y avec
un navire harme de 16 Cannon de 6 # De Balle et hautres menue
harmes pour Sa Deffance ayant une Commission Enguaire et quand
Consequance D'une harmement ausy Considerable et En faveur de
La Dit Commission yl auroit Engagee soisantes et dix homines pour
486 Journal and Correspondence.
Brown faire son dit voyages dans Cette partie du monde et del y Retourne
Book No. 7 En f ranee sous Les hauspices de ses forces et que pour Cette Effect
yl aurat suivre tontes Les formallitie prescrit par L'hordonnonce De
Sa Majeste En Engagent son Equipage pour Le Dit voyage, Les
ayants fait passer La Revue sous un Commissaire appointee par Sa
Majestic et leur ayant donne des sallaire Considerable pour Entre
prandre Le D' Voyage a Raisson de Six pond-argent Dure par mois
et que mon nobstant toutes des Belles avantages yl Sheere, ( ?) avoit
acordee a chacqun des privilege Considerable dans le Dessin de se
Les Conserver, que malgree toutes ces Belles avantages et meme
Largent quil Sheere (?) avaucoit tout Les jours Les Dit Matelots
ne sessoit de luy Desserter et se par La Solicitation de plussieurs
Capt. ameriquain que les Envoyoit Dans Les villes voisenne pour
Les Embarquer Clandestinement et quil y avoit des dit matelots a
napolis.
Le suplyant vous prie Monsieur Dautaurisser son officer a Les
prandre et a Les faire, arretter Comme frause(?) a moy et a ma
solde affin quil puisint finire Le voyage quil Sont oublige a faire
par Leur Engagement.
Comme cecy ne Regarde point Les Ettats Aunie yl espere qui
vous permetre au Dit officier de faire husage De vos Recorps et
Concetable pour pouvoire metre a la Raison Les plus mutin.
Jeme Reclame a vous Monsieur au noms du Roy mon maitre que
prie touts harmees & alliee De Donner Secours a ceux De Ses
fugette qui ce trouve dans La Dure necesitee De avoir Recours a
Sheeire(?) hautauritee Le suplyant ne Sessera Da Dresser Des
veuxs au Cielle pour la Conservation Des Ettats Aunie et La pros-
perritte de ses harmes.
May 3 [J- Gunby, Head of Elk to Govr Lee]
No. 29 I think it my duty to inform you that the first Brigade of Mary-
Letter land troops will embark to-morrow forenoon. I am directed to call
at Annapolis on my way down, where I expect to receive further
orders, and Litelligence that you may have respecting the troops
on this expedition, I should be extreamly happy in receiving & wisk
it as timely as possible.
May 4 [Geo Washington Head QRs Morris Town to His Excell'y
BooIc^nT" ^- ^- ^^^ ^^^^- ^°^'" ^^^
Letter gjj. Qn the 2<* Instant I received the Honor of Your Excellency's
(See Letter of the 8^^ Ult° and also one from the Board of War on the
Liber C C same subject. The information the Council had received, of particu-
p. 87) lar States having made exchanges of prisoners taken by them for
Officers belonging to their line, as well founded. It has been done
in several instances, tho' without any interference in the business
Letters to the Council. ^y
on my part, and therefore I could not but direct the Commissary of Brown
Prisioners on Your Excellency's Application and the Board of ^°°^ ^''- '
War's opinion that it was also warranted by a late Act of Conjjress
respecting Prisoners in the like predicament, to propose to the
Enemy the Exchange of L' Col" Ramsay for L' Col" Conolly. For
my own part I have wished to see the i£xchanges of prisoners ctm-
ducted on the broadest & most general footing, in the order of their
captivity, as being the most equitable mode, and that all taken from
the Enemy whether by the United or Individual States, should \x.
considered as one, common Stock, for the common relief of Ours
according to this Rule. This has been the case with res[;ect to the
Prisoners made by the Army in every instance of exchanges under
my direction; but the system having not entirely prevailed, Mary-
land has certainly the same right to benefit her Officers by those
of her own capture, that other States had. And the indulgence has
not been exercised in any instance in favor of a more deserving
Ofificer than Col° Ramsay. He set out for New York yesterday and
would carry with him the proposition for his release.
I have the Honor to be with great respect & esteem Y'' Excellency's
Most Obed' Servant
[H. HoUingsworth, Head of Elk, to Gov. Lee in Council] May 4
Gentlemen Your several letters of the 29^'' April i^* & 2""^ May
came duly to hand by the first, I received your orders on the Com-
missioners of Baltimore & Washington Counties for Forage, 30
Bb'^ Pork & ten Thousand pounds by M"" Wormsley, and by the other
30 B''^^ beef and pork Capt" Price.
have communicated them to Col° Gunby Commandant who is
Indefatigable in forwarding the service and Avrites your Honors on
the occasion, as the first Division is not yet embarked (tho' I expect
it this day) I cant say how many Vessells may be yet wanted but
from the number already obtained suppose we have near enough,
and as I mean to urge that the second division should follow the
first as soon as possible suppose it may be proper to stop the Im-
pressing Vessells, as there appears to be enough already impressed
if they were all forward, and if they should not come forward in
time we shall send the Troops down to them by those we have. I
would have your Excellency and Honors take no further Trouble
about the Provision for this division as we have enough for the
present movement but fear Salt provisions will be wanted for the
Northern Army. Wheat and flour seem to be pretty plenty. My
orders are from Gen' Guest to order on the 2'^ Division as soon as
the first are embarked which shall be strictly observed. Col° Gunby
writes you regarding the Signals and Troops
488 Journal and Correspondence.
May 4 [Ja. Hutchings to Gov. Lee]
Sir Upon my Sloop being impressed the other Day, I wrote to The
hon^'^ Jerimiah Chase Esq*" informing him, that my Sloop was not
in Condition to proceed down the Bay, and that I must beg the In-
dulgence of your Excell*^^ and the Council for a few Days to put
her into better Condition, if your Excell*^ and the Council insisted
upon her going into the Service. I have since put her into a better
State, by having her caulked, and I now send her over for the
direction of your Excell'^^ if she can be of any use to or in the Ser-
vice. But I fear she will be found too shallow and too small for the
Service. My Sloop was going up the Bay, but the Fleet coming
down, she proceeds to Annapolis, to receive Your Excell^^ Orders
I having received no answer from M"" Chase, I fear my Letter
miscarried. I thank your Excellency and the Council for letting my
Sloop return Home with the Hay
Mays [George Rankin to Council]
Red Book r/-\a: 1. • -\
No. 30 Liners to sign currency.]
Letter
Mays [Geo P. Keeports, Baltimore, to His Excellency
Red Book Thomas Sim Lee Esqr]
No. 30 ^
Letter May It Please Your Excellency I Yesterday Took the Liberty
of Giving M*" Jonathan Hudson a Draft on you in part for the
Blankets Bo' of him For Two Thousand Pounds At Sight and this
Day have Given him another Draft for Thirty Thousand Pounds
without Setting and Time for Payment. I Hope your Excellency
will Excuse my Freedom as I have no other way of Getting Rid of
A Continental Dun
Mays [Jona. Hudson, Bait, to Gov. Lee]
Dear Sir The Bearer hereof M'' Peter Blake will present an order
to you from M'' Keyport in my favour for thirty thousand Pounds
this Curr^ w*^^ you will oblige me much to pay as quick as Possible.
M"" Blake has come Express from Virg^ for this Money in Order
to pay for a Vessel I have bo* part of the money is already paid
w*^"^ I shall forfeit If the whole is not p*^ by a certain day, & M'' Key-
pot gives me every assurance that I sh'^ have the money for the
Blankets the beginning of this Week, under these circumstances I
hope I need say no more to Urge you to pay this Bill
May 6 [J- Randall, Head of Elk to His Exc'y Thomas Sim Lee]
Sir Since writing to your Excellency the 28* April, I have dis-
pos'd of the Mix'd Cloth & Shalloon and have purchas'd white
sufficient for fifty three Vests & Breeches which was all I could get
Letters to the Council. 489
in Philadelphia, this is little more than half the quantity wanted May 6
I expect to leave this Place To Morrow with a quantity of Soldiers
Cloathing- drawn in Philad'' we still want fifteen hundred shirts and
five hundred Blankets to compleat the Troops, Inclurlin^ five hun-
dred and fifty Recruits. I had orders on the Clothier General for
the whole wanted but it Could not be Comply'd with, it will be need-
less to trouble you with particulars of the Sale, as I expect to be
in Annap^ in a few days.
[J. Swan Baltimore to His Excell'y Thomas Sim Lee Esqr] May 6
Since I had the Honor of being with Your Excellency in Council
I have laid Your proposals before the Owners of the Brig Porgey
who agree to Keep Her in readiness ten or Twelve days (which I
informed them would be Sufficient to get an Answer from New
York) to take on board the Cargoe upon the terms propos'd them,
the Plank will be a very troublesome article to procure and put on
board and will without the Assistance of a number of hands take
up almost the whole of the time allow'd for the loading, even after
It is collected to one place which induces me to recommend to Your
Excell^ that it be immediately engaged and collected either to where
the Vessell will take the other part of her Load on board or the
mouth of some of the rivers on the Eastern shore that it may be put
on board as the Vessell provids on her voyage
There is money in my Hands sufficient to procure the Plank and
have it conveyed to the place You recommend it should be stored at,
therefore request Your orders in the matter I have the Honor to be
with much respect and Esteem Your Excellencys most Obedient very
H"« Servant
[Stephen Steward to the Honl Gouvernor Sz; Council] May 7
Honrobel Gentelmen I hear Inclose you a letter sent to me by
Express from M*" Defrancy you may Depend the frer Roderique is
now In the Bay Prehaps up as High as the mouth of Petuxent that
Ship will sertenly Clear the Bay of Priveteers I would have waited
on you myself but am very unwell so hope you will Excuse me M'
Manbos tels me the fleet is very short of Bread and flower says M'
Defrancy told him to tell me to send him Down some If I could
which I Cant Do without your permitioh it was a Great mistake Ir
M"" Manbos in not Citing a permition for more Bread and flower
[Holker, Philadelphia to Gov. Lee] May 8
Brown
Sir I had the honor of writingf vou several letters respectinsr the Book Xo.
34
Seizure of his majesty's flour in the State of Marjdand to which jfo"^'^
your Excellency has not yet condescended to answer : I shall only
observe on this occasion that I am accountable for mv transactions
490 Journal and Correspondence.
Brown to Monseigneur De Sartine His Majesty's minister in the Department
Book No. 8 q£ ^j^g Marine, and that it would be extreamly Satisfactory to be
informed of the qualitys of the Wheat & flour seized by the State
Commissioners so as I may compare the Same with the returns &
accounts of M'' W™ Smith of Baltimore, and also whether any
Embezzlements Grants & misdemeanors have been the consequence
of that Gentleman's transactions for the King's Service.
Not receiving any answer from your Excellency I directed M''
Smith to transmit the resolve of Congress of the ii'^ March last
relative to a Supply of 15000 Barrels of flour and to request from
the Supreme executive Council a decisive answer thereon. M'' Smith
informs that you have been pleased to direct the Commissioners of
the Several Counties to restore to him the provisions seized, but
that it is not in your power to fix the time of the delivery of the
remainder of the flour alloted for the French by the State, & that
you will endeavour to have it done as soon as possible.
Your Excellency & the Honorable the Council must be sensible,
that the Supplies of fleets & armies, are of so great importance, that
the persons to whom his Majesty's Service is Entrusted, cannot
place sufficient dependance on such an answer ; that plans or opera-
tions for the Execution whereof, the demands of 15000 Barrels of
flour from your State have been made & granted by Congress, can-
not take place, if assurances are not given that not only provisions
can be obtained, but are actually delivered into the hands of my
agent in your State, it is on this sole footing, that his majesty's
commanders, can concert or Enter on the Execution of any naval
operation whatever, it is therefore my duty to request, that Your
Excellency and council, will please to inform, whether your Situa-
tion will permit you, to comply with the aforesaid resolve of Con-
gress, or whether you'll permit M'' W" Smith to continue his pur-
chases to the amount of 15000 Barrels of flour, I supplying him,
with the necessary means to prosecute the same forthwith, as your
answer is of the utmost consequence, I hope, it will be attended with
no unnecessary delay : I shall only add, that on application to the
Governor and Council of this State, they have not hesitated to
empower me to direct my Agent here, to purchase the provisions
demanded by congress & to Employ to this purpose all the Means
which I should deem most Effectual for the King's Service
May 8 [Mordecai Gist Annapolis to the Honble Josia Beall Esqr]
Book No. 3 Sir The Resolves of the Hon*''^ The House of Delegates on the
Letter second reading of the Address of the Military Officers of the State
has been communicated to the Maryland Division, who are truly
sensible of the politeness of the House, and think themselves com-
plimented by the very flattering Terms in which they are mentioned ;
but as the meaning of the Resolve is rather ambiguous, and the
Letters to the Council. 491
Rights of Subjects serving in Military capacities left undefined it Brown ^
is the wish of the Gentlemen of the Line that the Hon''' House will ^°** '*"'"■ ^
please to relieve them from their present State of suspense, by
explicitly declaring whether they are considered as Aliens & Mer-
cenaries, or entitled to the privileges of Free Citizens relying ujKjn
the justice of our claim to the latter, we beg leave to submit the
matter to your farther consideration
[Wm. Aisquith, Baltimore Town, To His Excellency May 8
Tho* Simm Lee Esq']
Sir At the request of M"" George Letsinger, I have to Inform you.
that some time in the first of April Last I apprehended two men, one
by the name of Dickson the other John O'Neale on Suspicion of
Robing John Jones of Philadelphia County in Pens^ of sundry Goods,
it appeared to me that they were the persons that Committed the
Robbery by an Advertisement of M"" Jones in the Pensilvania papers,
they were both Examined by M"" George Londonburger one of the
Magistrates of this County, for the feat aforesaid who Committed
them on Suspicion, at the same time desired me to write to M"" Jones,
and Acquaint him of the affair, which I accordingly did, and ac-
quainted him that they could not be Long Confined in Jail on Sus-
picion only, and that he would come down as soon as possible, or
write me an Answer whether the things taken with Dickson be his
or not but have not received an answer, nor heard any thing further
about it, and I dont believe M'' Jones will give himself the Trouble
to come down for the Trifling things they have, that appeard to be
his but whether they are or not cannot say. I am told that Dicksons
real name is Kelly and wants to Inlist into the Service the Magistrate
ses he cannot release either of them without your Excellencys send-
ing up an order for that purpose before the next Special Court, theres
nothing against Either the persons as I know of more then what I
have said above, and should be Glad they could be released from
Confinement.
Your Excellency will be pleased to Excuse my freedom in this
Affair.
[James McFadon, Lieut Artillery, Baltimore to Gov Lee] May 8
May it Please V Excellency. I applied to M'' Geo. Keeports who
is appointed clothier for this State, who Informed me that I must
have an Order from the Governor & Councill for the Cloathing which
is allowed by the State, the Cloth I have rec*^ from M"" Randle at
Morris Town, would be much obliged to your Excellency to Let me
have an order for the Linnen for Shirts & Trimmings for the Suit
of Cloaths
492 Journal and Correspondence.
May 9 [J. Randall Head of Elk to Capt Atkisson, Sloop Fly]
Sir You will Please to Proceed to Annapolis where I expect you
will have to take on Board some Cloathing or Stores, for the Mary-
land Troops. You'll apply to the Governor and Council for Instruc-
tions should you arrive there before me
May lo [David Poe Baltimore to His Excellency Governor Leel
(See
Liber C C Sir I received Your Excellencies favour of the 8*^ Instant the
p. °oo) Order mentioned in the Letter on the Collector Was not Inclosed
Owing I suppose to Multiplicity of Business on hand. Please to let
M*" Farmer have it, who will contrive it to me. If Your Excellency
should not have a speedy conveyance as I can do but Little untill it
arives for Want of cash
May 10 [John Baxter, Baltimore to J. T. Chase]
[Regrets he can not send money but has had the accounts for col-
lection for two weeks only. He will begin to collect them soon and
hopes to bring in a tolerable good sum, He thinks he is not bound
to pay over collections until July I.]
May II [W. Smith, Baltimore, to His Excy. Thos. Sim Lee Esqr]
Sir I am directed to acknowledge receipt of a letter from the
Council dated the 8* Instant sign'd J. T. Chase Pres* addressd to the
commissioners of Baltimore Town, inclosing a resolve of the general
Assembly respecting a Loan of two hundred thous*^ pounds. On
receipt of this letter the inhabitants were immediately convened, and
the requisition laid before them. It appeared, unanimously, to be the
wish & desire of every one present, to comply fully with the demand
from the assembly, but the great scarcity of cash amongst the trading
people here at present, has prevented their complying so fully as they
wish'd to do, for so Laudable a purpose. Inclosed you have a list of
the money now sent by your returned express amounting to
f 100,845. .0..0 which is the whole that is yet collected you may I
presume expect the further sum of Thirty or forty thousand pounds
more, in a few days, you may rely on every thing being done to pro-
mote this business that possibly can.
You'll please to observe there is £593.. 13. .4 hard money amongst
that now sent, which the several subscribers agree to receive again
either in Specie or continental at Sixty for one. Many persons have
ofTerd to contribute on this occasion, provided they may be allow'd
to pay in such kind of goods as may be necessary for the officers
& Soldiers.
When the collections are compleated you shall be furnished with
the list of the whole the present being imperfect. Many persons hav-
ing only paid in part
Letters to the Council. 493
[Dan'l Jenifer, Portobacco, to Gov. Lee] May 13
Sir I some time ago committed a certain Joseph Thompson and
his Wife to the Jail of this county on Suspicion of their havin;^
Robbed M"' Tho'' Recder of a silver Watch and a considerable sum of
Money As the proof I believe will not be suff to convict them and
Thompson wou'd make an Excellent Soldier and is willing- to go as
such. Therefor should be glad that your Excellency, and the Council
wou'd take the matter into consideration & either grant a pardon or
order a Nole p seq"" which to your Excellency shall seem meet.
[Henry Dickinson Caroline County to His Excellency May 13
Thomas Sim Lee] ^^ ^^
Honourable Sir I received your favor of the 11 Instant by the Letter
Express, and am sorry to hear the State is in such great want of (See^"*
money. I have about forty thousand pounds in my hands, which I Liber C C
wish you had, but have been so Poorly for sometime Past that I \n°i^)
am not able to Carry it to Annapolis, and you have not directed me
to pay it to your express, nor indeed had I have Choose to have sent
it by him, he had no way of Carrying it, as he had nothing to carry
it in, and if he had, should have thought it imprudent to have sent
it by a man who appears to me to be too fond of Spirits, unless a
Perticular Order from you to that Purpose, if its in my Power to
get any Person to day or to morrow that I can Trust will send it over
to you, but should I not be able to get any Person, I hope you will
send an Order for it. I suppose you expected I had a much Larger
sum in my hands, but the late SherrifTs has paid of their Balances
in Certificates, and there is only three Collectors has undertaken this
Present Collection of five pounds, two of which has paid ofT in Cer-
tificates and the other I hear, has got Certificates Sufficient to pay his
off so that I immagine I shall not receive much money, untill all the
Certificates are brought in.
Your Letters sent by the Express for the DifiFerent Collectors
will take care to forward & will endeavour to Compell immediate
Payments from them all. but I shall not be able to compell Payments
unless the Assembly will oblige the Commissioners of the Tax to
return the Collectors Bonds to the General Court, instead of giving
the Bonds to the Collectors themselves to return, which they take
care not to doe. for on application to the Clark to put several of their
Bonds in Suite for the last Payment, I found there was only three
return'd for this Shore, and them Complied with, the Late Collector
of Kent County has made me no Payments at all, nor have never
seen nor heard from him and his Bond was not return'd, so that no
Action has been brought
[Mordecai Gist, Baltimore, to His Excellency, Thomas Sim Lee Brown Book
Esqr "p favor of Captain Dorsey] No. 3
Dear Sir Captain Dorsey of the Maryland Artillery waits on you May'13 °^'^
for a proportion of the Money rais'd in Baltimore for the Officers
494 Journal and Correspondence.
Brown Book of the Maryland Line. Nine Artillery Officers and four of Infantry,
^°- 3 march with the Ordinance & Stores, who will be in immediate want
of money to defray the expences of their march to Richmond, and
can receive it by the hands of Captain Dorsey. I think it advisable
to forward the residue to Richmond, to be delivered into the hands
of the Regimental Pay Masters in propwrtion to the number of
Officers, who will receive it from the hands of the Paymasters &
become regularly charg'd therewith.
May 15 [U Forrest Lt Colo Com'dr Annapolis to His Excellency Govr Lee]
Red Book ^. ^, . , . ^. ,
No. 26 Sir There are m this City between twenty and thirty Continental
N^^"^2 S'^l'^'^^s ^^ho require the Assistance of a Physician about one half
of this Number are ill of trifling complaints and will not I appre-
hend require much medicine or care to restore their Health; the
Remainder, say about fourteen, are exceedingly III, will require
fresh Provisions and Attentive Care. I have order'd the Continental
Quarter Master at this Post (M"" Bullen) to Procure Comfortable
Barracks and Accomodate them with wood, and must request that
your Excellency will order to be deliver'd to him what Mattresses
there are in the State Store, with a few blankets for such as are
without, and sheets for those who may require them, exact returns
of which I will have the Honor to hand in, so soon as they can be
made out, I must also request that you furnish a sufficient sum of
money to Procure fresh Provisions, Vegetables &c for those whose
situation render Salt Flesh improper, and that your Excellency will
be pleased to appoint some Physician to Attend them, Doctor Mur-
ray has hitherto done it to perfect Satisfaction, but I apprehend that
Gentleman could afford and might be got to attend them on less
expensive Terms.
May 13 [L. Williams to Auditor's Office, Colo. Uriah Forrest, Annapolis]
Col° I was at the Auditors office on Saturday last to settle my
Account I find you have creditted me for the money paid you at
Baltimore last Summer on my way to camp but have not given my
acco' credit for the Bounty Paid Zachariah Lyles. Benjamin . . .
Edward ... & John Alby which amounts to 800 Dollars a list of
which I left with you at the same time. Perhaps Serg* Parrot
settled for the above men if he did his intentions are to wrong me.
youl please to Acquaint my Brother (the Bearer of this) how the
affair stands as he will have it settled in my absence
May 16 [Thomas Smith, Senepuxent to His Excellency
Thomas Sim Lee Esqr.]
Sir I lately arrive in this Port from the Island of Bermuda in a
Sloop, laden with Salt and Molases for the use of the State of Mary-
land. I therefore pray your Excellency's and Council's permission
Letters to the Council. 495
to take out to said Island, the quantity of twelve hunrlrcd Bushels Mayi6
of Indian Corn, twenty Barrels of Bread anrl Flour and twenty
ditto of Pork. Should the State want either of said Articles, M'
Robert Dennis will barter the same for a quantity of Corn, which is
in the Hands of Col° Dashiel of Worcester County
[David Smith, Cecil County to Council] ^*ay 17
[Desires to be admitted as attorney and, therefore, requests that
he be not reappointed as Justice of the Peace.]
[H. Hollingsworth, Head of Elk, to the Council] May 17
Gentlemen The principle part of the troops having gone on to the
Southard, gives me leisure to Examine a little into the State of the
Wheat and flour at this post and its neighborhood (on State account)
inclosed is an account of wheat and Flour received at this post since
my last the greatest part of the Wheat is manufactured and now
sending on at the time the second request was made to me for flour,
by the Board of War being at George Town on Sassif ras river, when
I rec"^ their request (which was very pressing) Immediately ordered
a quantity of Flour, 60 odd Bb'^ then at George town to this place
and from thence to the Army, this I did from the Urgencie of the
case, as it was the most convenient to be forwarded since which a
dispute has arose between Capt John Ward Veazy dep*'' French
Agent, and the Commissioners of this county about the flour Capt"
Veazy says tis a purchase of his as French Agent the Commissioners
say they had seized it, and it must be receited for to them, am sorry
to trouble your Excellency and Honors with this matter but wish
to know whither the flour thus sent on to the Army, must be replaced
with other Flour (from here) supposing it to be bought for the
French Agent as above if 'tis necessary it shall be replaced, if not
shall receipt for, to whom it was reced of. There is also large
quantities of Ship Stuff in the Mills near this place made out of the
State wheat, which I apprehend as the ensuing crop of wheat, is not
so promising as could be wished for it would be of great use to the
States to have Baked into Ship bread, and as there is two large Bake
Ovens at this place entirely unoccupied (since the commencement of
the War) submit it whether they might not be employ 'd to advan-
tage this State, as these Bake Houses are near the Landing where the
wheat is all landed each miller could deliver these ship Stuff at the
Bake House as the waggons come for wheat without any additional
expence of waggonage. there is a number of the scippers and owners
of the Vessells, which deliver the State wheat and Corn here that
apply to me for their Freight and in several instances, the commis-
sioners have requested me to pay the Freight, this I have not done
for the two following reasons : the not having your orders for so
doing, and not having Cash to do it with, as the Captains and owners
496 Journal and Correspondence.
May 17 of the vessells seem much disappointed at not receiving their freight
'tis submitted where they ought to be paid here or not, as they all
bring Bills of Lading of the quantity and quality of what they bring,
and in many instances think it a hardship to return for their freight
P. S. Major Lees Light Infantry are Just now arrived here the
Vessells & O are all ready for their Embarkation
May 18 [Solomon Stympson, Mounf^ County to Gov Lee]
" the crop," May it Please your Excellency I have sent by M'' Edward Jones
or some ^}^g Duplicates of the Last Purchase made by me and as I imag-ine
SUCfl DiirSSG -^ o
omitted the Assembly is Raised by this time of course my commission is
after "bill"] g^j. ^j^ gnd and I think very Little more could be purchased in my
Nighbourhood till made the whole amount of my Purchase is three
Barrell flour Quantity 6.0.0 139 Bush^ wheat 345^ Bush'^ Rye and
3569 Bushells corn, the Orders I have Received on the Collectors
and the Publick Acts is as below State by which the Ballance due
to the people appears I find in Waggoning the corn that there is Loss
in the Measure sometimes a half a Bush^ in a Load and also in
Shelling where they have Measured in Ears. I want much to be
Directed what way I shall Settle with the Waggoners for carrying
the corn as they seem much against paying for the Loss in Measure
and Also with those I employed to Shell for both Partys are Ready
to Prove that they suffered no wilfuU waste nor Suffer any Loss by
Neglegence I do not Expect from what I have seen that the whole
Loss will Exceed Eight Barrell or thereabout the Wheat I have
got Ground and the Greatest part sent to Georgetown I have given
[Brawn the Brawn for Packing and Grinding what Barrells I have got is at
probably £^ ^ Barrell there is a few more wanting and what Price they will
be at is uncertain I do Expect to have the whole of my Purchass
down in two weeks
State of Maryland D""
To Shilling 3569 Bush^ Corn at 12/ p'' Bus^ £2141
To 108 yds. Linnen for Baggs £7.10 810,
To making the Baggs and finding thread 90
To Storage for corn Brought from the Islands 375
To Transporting 897^ Bush^^ from the Islands \ 359
to the main @ 8/ p'' Bushells
Credites
By his Excel*^^^ order on the Colector of the Taxi ^
of Mounts County |ii5oo
By the President of the Councell's Ditto lOOO
3775- 8..—
2500
Ballance Exclusive of my Com"^ 6275. .8
Letters to the Council. 497
[Sam Huntington, President, In Congress, Philadelphia to His May 10
Excellency Gov Lee] ^i^.f ^'""'^
(Circular) Sir Congress have received authentic information ^*^^'' '^•'^
that his most Christian Majesty is preparing to send a pfjwerful
naval & land force to some part of the continent of North America.
This force generously calculated either to produce a diversion in
our favour, or to forward the operation of our arms by being directed
to the same object, may either by our exertions be made the means
of delivering our country in the course of the campaign from the
ravages of war, or being rendered ineffectual thro' our supineness
serve only to sully the reputation of our arms, to defeat the benevo-
lent intention of our great ally & to disgrace our confederacy in the
eyes of all Europe.
Every State that reflects upon tlie depreciation of the currency
and their ov^^n deficiency in the payment of their taxes must neces-
sarily conclude that the treasury is exhausted. The military de-
partments are at a stand for want of money to put them in motion.
Congress have no resources but in your spirit & virtue upon these
they confidently rely. You know the value of the prize for which
you contend, nor need you be informed how much you are inter-
ested in a speedy termination of this distressing & expensive war.
But as the smallest disappointment in the requisitions they make
may be attended with most serious consequences, they have endeav-
oured to limit their demands as not to exceed your power to comply
with them.
The sum for which you are called upon by the within resolution
they flatter themselves you will furnish to the treasury by the
fifteenth of June at farthest without neglecting to discharge the
orders that have been drawn upon you for the whole of which you
will receive credit on your account of taxes due on the first of March
last.
As this money is absolutely necessary to put the army in motion
independent of the purchase of provisions, we trust you will by no
means remit your attention to the forwarding your quota of sup-
plies, which the present exigency renders more requisite than ever.
It may not be improper to suggest to you, that if a strict and im-
mediate collection of taxes shall be insufificient to procure the neces-
sary sums within the time limited, it may perhaps be more speedily
obtained by loans.
Congress for the greater dispatch have thought it expedient to
appoint a committee to assist the commander in chief in drawing
out supplies. As their powers will be inadequate to the purposes
of their appointment, unless they shall derive their force from the
States to whom they will be under the necessity of applying. They
most earnestly request you if you should find it inconvenient to
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498 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book continue your sessions to lodge such powers in your executive or
^°- 7 some part of your legislative body, as will enable them at this in-
teresting period on the application of the committee to call forth
the resources of your State.
Congress trusts that these requisitions will not appear unneces-
sary, when compared with the information on which they are
grounded. In the importance of which they doubt not that you will
find a sufficient apology for the demand, and the warmth with which
they intreat you to carry these measures into immediate execution
May 19 [H. Hollingsworth D. Q. M. Gl, Head of Elk, to His Excellency,
Thos. Sim Lee in Council]
Gentlemen The flour received of Capt Nutter is so much injur'd
both in quantity, and quality, that I have thought it most Advisable
to store it at this place, until your further orders are received on it,
my Principle reason for this is, that as it is going to Philadelphia,
or the army on State acco* Experience has taught me, that (bad as it
is) the State would not get Credit for its full worth, as the Casks are
very bad. The flour both sour and musty, many of them near one
third and some near one half out. this being the case it would be
condem'd by the Commissarys spurn'd at by the Soldiers and most
like let lay out & wasted & be entirely lost, and as I had taken the
Liberty to write to your Excellency and Honors, regarding the Ship
StuflF at the Mills, in this Neighbourhood, that it might be Baked to
Advantage. I think it my duty now to recomm*^ that this flour be
mixed with the ship stuff and baked into hard bread, which will be
useful for our fleet or Army, it will make the Bread much better or at
least be better receiv'd, and be a saving to this State. I have therefore
stored it here contiguous to the bake house untill your further orders,
if 'tis thought best to send it on, it shall be done Immediately, if to
bake it with the ship stuff. I can set the Ovens to work in a few days
May 19 [Sam Huntington, President, Philadelphia, to His Excelly
Red Book The Qovr (x^e) of Maryland]
Letter No. 34 gj^. j ^^ directed to acquaint you that there being but one Dele-
gate from Maryland attending at Congress that State is not rep-
resented.
That Matters of great Importance are now lying before Congress,
which require the United Councils, and vigorous Exertions of all
the States; and it earnestly requested that Maryland may be rep-
resented in Congress as soon as possible.
Letters to the Council. 499
[Dan'l Bowley Baltimore, to His Excellency Thomas Sim Lee Esqr] May ao
Sir In the Spring of 1778 There were several parcels of Goods
on Public account arrived in this State addresst M' William Lux
Continental Agent. Among others which arrived at the Eastern
Shore Inlets, were 2 Bales Buckrorms, 2 Tierces and one hhd
Medicine markt as below which it seems never got to head Quarters
As these Goods were Carted up to Cambridge and from thence
taken on board one of the Galleys (Capt. Matthews) to be for-
warded to Elk, I am inclined to think some, if not all of those missing
must have been received in the public Stores at Annapolis.
Docf Bond informed me some time ago that he saw a hh*^ of medi-
cine which answered the discription of one of the missing exactly.
As the public are now in want and have sent the Bearer Docf Wilson
down on purpose to search for them. Your Excellency will no
doubt have Enquiry made, and if found, deliver them. I have made
a note at Bottom of the Contents of the hh** which if it answers to
the one seen by Docf Bond amounts to a certainty it is the same
we want
Missing
2 Bales Buckram V M C N 25-26 2 Tierces Medicine d° 24-25 i
hh^ Mark E C N° 12 Containing 204 Camphir 124 Cream. Tart.
100 Ipecacuanha 100 Opium 57^ Aloes 30 Emitic Tar. 24 Sal
Saturnus 30 red precipitat 51 fol Senna 30 Coros Mercury 68 Copen-
hagen Rheubard.
[Matt. Ridley Baltimore to His Excellency Thos. Sim Lee Esqr] May 20
Sir I take the liberty of sending you the inclosed Copy of a Letter
from M*" Joshua Johnson to the late Governor, which will be for-
warded you by Gen' Gist. The Occasion of it. is this. One of the
Young Gentleman alluded to M"" Beavet is arrived in the Tom John-
son, his desire is to get into our Army, his Zeal has hurried him
so far as to induce him to quit Europe not only without other neces-
sary Letters of recommendation, except one I have from Capt:
Robinson at Nantes, but even without the means of support, should
he fail in his intentions. He is an entire Stranger to me ; but I have
inquired of him from M'' Stewart who came in w-ith him & he gives
him a good Character. Upon mentioning the Affair to Gen' Gist
he kindly and I may say humanely undertook to recommend him &
endeavour to procure for him such Commission as our present regu-
lation of the Army would admit. He is young & modest, and I do
believe from what opinion I can form from the little I have seen of
him will not be wanting in gratitude or duty for any Favor con-
fered him. If in your Power to assist his intentions I hope you will.
He has been bred to the Law but as inclination prompts him to the
military Line he may with a little instruction & experience make a
500 Journal and Correspondence.
May 20 good Officer. He is particularly anxious to push to the Southward
that he may have an opportunity of signalizing himself. I trust Sir
you will excuse me troubling you on this business. Feeling for a
young Man in a strange Country destitute of Friends & Money is
the only excuse I can urge
May 22 To the Honourable the General Assembly of Maryland the Humble
Petitin of Martin Everhart of f redk : County most Humbly
Sheweth.
That your petitioner having neglected to take the Oath of fidelity
to this State as by Law he was In joined to Do, is thereby Burthened
with a treeble tax on his property, A Continuation Whereof Will
Inevitably Reduce your petitioner to Beggary and the Greatest Dis-
tress that your petitioners Neglect in this Instance, Arose Wholly
From an Incapacity to Judge, of the nature and principles of Gov-
ernment, or the allegiance due thereto : And not from any Interested
Views or Inimical principles ; held by your petitioner. That your
petitioner is a German, by birth. And did not understand the Nature
of the said Oath, But being led by the Example and Influence of
Designing men is now Grieviously Distressed With the said treeble
tax.
Your petitioner therefore most Humbly prays your Honourable
House to take his Case into Consideration And to Grant him Relief
from said treeble tax in such manner as you in your Wisdom and
Goodness shall think meet
May 22 [Jos'a Beall Lieut. D. G. C'y. P^ G^ Cty to His Excelly
Thomas Sim Lee Esqr]
S"" I shall be mutch Oblidged to you for your direction Concerning
the Ammunition in Bladensburgh, I had it removed sometime ago
from the Other Stores to M'' Robert Dicks store in Town where it
has remaind ever since ; He is now about giving up the house ; and
desires I would take it to some Other place, that he may have the
house clear, the moving it will be attended with some Expence, be-
sides the rent I Expect I shall be Obliged to pay for a house to put
it in, which I dont immagine can be had on any reasonable terms.
It would be a very sailable Article at this time. And if the State is
otherwise well provided with ammunition, Would it not be more
to the Advantage of the State to sell than be at the Expence of
removeing and paying storage for it. The Powder by this must be
very weak & not mutch to be depended on, the Lead is as good as
Ever, & there is a parcell of very Good flints ; Pleas to let me have
your Orders concerning it as soon as Possible which shall be
Punctually complyed with
Letters to the Council. S^l
\ Tohn Gibson Jr. Presidt. Treasury Office, Philada to Gov Lee] May 24
i-J •> •' Ked Book
Sir In Consequence of your Excellencys Request to the President No. 7
of Congress, in your Letter of the i8'*' Ins' the Board of Treasury, j^^^g^
have ordered into the Hands of M"" Thomas Harwood, the Commis-
sioner of the Continental Loan office in your State Bills of Exchange
on Spain the Honble John Jay, the Minister of the United States
at the Court of Spain ; to be delivered to M' Davidson, in Payment
of the Money advanced by him on the public Account.
[John Smith Brookes, Upper Marlbro, to The Honb'' The ^^^ ^5
Governor & Council]
Gentlemen By order of Thomas Richardson Esquire I have
directed the Bearer Capt. William Jackson to deliver you 40 barrels
of Pork, an Invoice whereof you have enclosed, together with a
duplicate, the latter you will please to return with a receipt thereon
The freight you have to ascertain and pay to the Captain.
[Dan'l Jenifer, Portobacco, to Gov. Lee] ^^>' ^
Sir When I last addressed your Excellency on the Subject of Jos-
eph Thompson and Jane his wife, who stood committed to Charles
County Jail on suspicion of having Robbed Thomas Reeder of this
place of a considerable sum of money and a watch, I omitted trans-
mitting to your Excellency copies of the Committiters which are now
enclosed. As the Evidence is by no means conclusive Reeder is willing
to release them, and Thompson having Inlisted as a Soldier during
the War, will I hope be a suff' inducement to your Excellencys grant-
ing a Noli prosequi especially as he has actually Marched. The Man
that was wounded by the officer to whom you granted a Noli pro :
is perfectly recovered and gone on with the troops.
Charles County ss. Whereas complaint hath been made to me upon
Oath of Thomas Reeder, that he had in the night time some time in
January last, his house entered his desk broke open, and a silver
Watch stolen thereout, with the follow^ Marke. a carved case, a
flower pot engraved on the Back, makers name John Bar (Port
Glasgow N° 39 Stampt on the inside of the inner case with F. B but
altered and made into T. R) also sundry papers, and a quantity of
continental money, and that he hath reason to suspect a certain
Joseph Thompson (Drummer) These are therefore to Require you
forthwith to bring the said Joseph Thompson before me or some
other Magistrate of the County afs"^ to be dealt with as the Law
directs, hereof you are not to fail at your peril. Give i under mj^ hand
and Seal this 13* day of April 1780 Dan^ Jenifer [Seal]
To M'' John Harris Serjeant constable especially app*^ upon this
occasion
502 Journal and Correspondence.
April 13 Charles County ss. You are hereby required to take into your
custody and safe keep in your Jail the body of Joseph Thompson
(Drum'') who stands committed on suspicion of having entered the
House of Thomas Reeder some time in the Month of January last
in the night time, and breaking open a desk and stealing from thence
a silver Watch, upwards of two thousand four hundred pounds in
common money and sundry papers. The body of the said Thompson
with this Mittimus you are to have before the Justices of Charles
County Court at Charles Town on the Monday before the second
Tuesday in August next, hereof you are not to fail at your peril.
Given under my hand and seal this 13* day of April 1780
Dan' Jenifer [Seal]
To the Sheriff of Charles County.
Charles County ss. You are Required to take unto your Custody
and to safe keep in your Jail the body of Jane Thompson (wife of
Joseph Thompson) who stands committed on suspicion of being con-
cerned in breaking open the house and Desk of M"" Thomas Reeder
and stealing from thence a silver Watch sundry papers and a con-
siderable sum of Continental money. The said Jane Thompson to-
gether with this Mittimus you are to have before the Justices of
Charles County Court at Charles Town on the Monday before the
second Tuesday in August next to be dealt with as the Law directs
hereof. You are not to fail at your peril Given under my hand & Seal
this 13* Day of April 1780 Dan' Jenifer [Seal]
To the sherifiF of Charles County
May 26 [Dan Bowly, Baltimore to Gov. Lee]
Sir I beg your Excellencys Pardon for omitting to sign the Letter
I wrote by Docf Wilson the other day ; The Contents whereof I now
confirm.
The presents will be delivered you by Capt. Prudden Commander
of the Bermuda Sloop Frances, arrived here with a load of Salt, ad-
dresst to M*" Archibald Buchanan and myself. The Capt waits upon
your Excellency for permission to take out a load of Corn agreeable
to Act of Assembly.
May 26 [Baruch Williams to Council]
[Recommends Justices of the Peace for Cecil County.]
May 27 [Jona. Loring Commissy Gen'l Prisoners New York to
Red Book L^ Col Ramsey and others]
No. 26
Letter No. 13 sjj. j have this moment received the Determination of their Ex-
cellencys General Knyphausen & Roberson on the Subject of sending
supplies to the captive officers belonging to Maryland, which as far
Letters to the Council. 5*^3
as may be nessesary for their immediate use they have no objection Red Book
to, but they cannot think of admitting any kind of Traffick whatever. ^^- ^^
It is with concern they hear of the sufferings of your officers, but at
the same time they have the Satisfaction to think it has not arose
from any Inattention or neglect on their part, as you may have
occasion to write to Maryland on this Subject, it may not be amiss
to Observe to you the heavy sum which has been a long time due to
the Inhabitants on Long Island for your officers Board & that unless
some Speedy & Effectual means are taken to discharge it, we cannot
think of imposing such a Burthen upon these people any longer or
of their being restricted to two dollars a week for your Board when
our officers Prisoners of war with you are left to seek their own
Quarters at an unlimited price.
[Allen McLane, Capt. Commandant to His Excellency S^^ J"*^^
Governor Lee] Letter No. 20,
Sir Captain Archer of the Partisan Rangers waits on your Ex-
cellency to represent to your Honorable Councel the disadvantage
attending the Corps from the wrant of the necessary articles of Soap
& Candles. Every means has been tried to procure them at the Posts
we past through, but they were unable to Supply us. If your Excel-
lency will give directions for a supply of these articles, it will have
the most Salutary effect, & be considered as a mark of attention
deserving the gratitude of the Corps
[W. Smith, Baltimore, to Gov. Lee] May 27
Sir I am this moment favor'd with yours of the 24''' You should
have been furnished with the information wanted respecting my
purchase for the Marine of france Long ere this, had it been in my
power, but my agents for Kent County (where the principal part of
that purchase was effected) advise me that as late as last week, the
com" for seizing flour in that county alledged they had not rec*^ any
instructions for the delivery of the French wheat & flour seized by
them, this circumstance has prevented me getting returns, as their
purchases could not be ascertained with any degree of certainty
before the delivery. From the best information I have hitherto
obtained, I expect the whole of my purchase will amount to nearly
30000 Bushells of wheat, this I suppose will make 5000 barrells of
flour, add to this about 2500 bb'* of flour, or perhaps something
upwards, say in the whole 7500 to 8000 barrells, some part of which
is in the hands of the Commrs. or perhaps sent forward to the army.
For a week or 10 days past considerable quantitys of flour has offered
at this market, should it continue to come in, I will engage as much as
I possibly can, but at present I am not in cash for that purpose not
504 Journal and Correspondence.
May 27 expecting it necessary. I will however continue to go on, till I receive
your orders to desist, had I cash I have no doubt I could procure
a considerable quantity.
P. S. the Board of Adm^ at Phil* sometime past requested me to
apply for some Cannon lent this State, to this application I have
not rec*^ any answer I'll thank you to enable me to give the necessary
information.
May 27 [Robert Harris To his Excellency Thomas Sim Lee Governor of the
State of Maryland and the Honourable the Council of State.]
The Memorial of Robert Harris of Baltimore Town Humbly
Sheweth to Your Excellency and Honours.
That Your Memorialist and Several of the Inhabitants of the
Counties of Baltimore and Harford from the Severity of the past
Season and other unavoidable Causes were obliged to consume the
Residue of their last years Crops of Indian Corn and from the
known great advantage of having it upon their Plantations in prefer-
ence of wheat or Wheat Flower and from the present almost un-
practicability of obtaining that so beneficial an Article upon Delib-
eration conceived an exchange of Wheat Flower with a different part
of this State where less quantities of Wheat was raised would be
the most probable and advantagious Method of furnishing their
Families with such quantities of Indian Corn as was absolutely neces-
sary for their support not apprehending it by any means contrary to
the Laws of this State to Exchange or Barter Articles prohibited
to be exported out of the State for other prohibited articles within this
State for the necessary consumption of their Families. In pursuance
whereof they agreed with the Master of a small Schooner Boat to
transport a small quantity of Wheat Flower consisting of Forty
seven Barrels from Baltimore Town up the River Potomake and to
return such quantity of Indian Corn from thence to Baltimore Town
as might be procured by your Memorialist therefore And that Your
Memorialist was entrusted by the other Gentlemen to make the ex-
change In Consequence whereof the Flower on the 24*'' Instant
May at Mid Day & from a public warf was laden on Board the
same Schooner in Baltimore Town and that upon the evening of the
26*'' Instant for the want of a favourable Wind to stand down the
Bay Your Memorialist put into the River Severn for a convenient
Harbour where a Certain William Middleton upon your Memorial-
ists declaring he had Wheat Flower on Board the Schooner from an
apprehension of Your Memorialists intentions of conveying it out
of the State Seized and brought your Memorialist to this City where
at present the wheat Flower and Vessel is detained From the State
of the above Facts which are strictly true Your Memorialist appre-
hends that the Vessel and Flower cannot be legally seized and de-
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tained and consequently after trial would he permitted to pursue her May 27
intended Voyage but as such delay must frustrate the Intentions
of the owners and tend to distress their several Families Your Me-
morialist apprehends your Excellency and Honours taking into your
Considerations the above Stated b'acts anfl being fully satisfied of
the truth thereof would in your wisdom direct that your Memorialist
be permitted to pursue his intended Voyage either with or without
your Memorialists giving Bond to exchange at the Place mentioned
or to be answerable for the Vessel and Flower if Condemned by the
Court of Admiralty your Excellency and Honours taking into your
Consideration the above Case of Your Memorialist and doing therein
as you in your wisdom shall seem right it shall engage Your Memor-
ialist ever to pray.
[Eph Blaine, C. G. P., Philad^ to Gov. Lee] May 27
Sir A few Days will consume all the Salt Provisions in our Maga-
zines, little in this part of the Country and no Money to buy it with,
the severity of last Winter and backwardness of the Spring will
deprive us of any Grass Beef till the latter end of July or begining
of August. Should we have Assistance from our Allies as is certainly
expected, every possible exertion of the States will be necessary to
feed the Army, have therefore to beg the aid of your Excellency
and Council to adopt ways and means to secure all the spare Salt
Provisions in the State. I obtained an Order from Congress early
in April for One Million eight hundred twenty two thousand five
hundred thirty three Dollars and thirty ninetieths payable to my
Deputies agreeable to indorsement, this Money is to enable tliem to
pay part of their old Debts, and secure all the Salt Provisions they
possibly can. should their purchasing be contrary to the Laws of
your State, would wish your Excellency & Council to give them per-
mission, or order your County Contractors to secure all the Salt Pro-
visions within their respective districts. The requisitions of Flour
made by Congress from the States for the support of the Army will
not be Adequate to the Consumption, therefore they should make an
Additional demand.
We hourly expect to hear of the French fleet being on our Coast,
every good man here wishes their first Object mav be Charles Town,
if they are not there very soon, I fear the Consequences shou'd they
come to New York, I have not the least doubt but two w^eeks after
their Arrival within the Hook General Washington will be com-
pletely possessed of the City of New York and its dependencies and
that I shall be able to aggregate such a quantity of Salt Provisions
as will give our Army three months Supplies, and procure a suffi-
cient Magazine of Salt to serve the Continent two years. We had
two dififerent Accounts of the Arrival of the Fleet off Sandy Hook
but it is yet premature.
5o6 Journal and Correspondence.
May 27 I beg leave to inform your Excellency & Council that you have the
warm Acknowledgment of the Commander in Chief for your Ex-
ertions in forwarding Supplies, and it is greatly owing to you that I
was able to feed the Army with Bread thro the Winter, and be
assured I am happy of having an Opportunity in all Companies of
declaring how much the United States are indebted to you for the
Supplies render'd
May 28 [Luke Marbury, Nat. Ramsey, Edwd Tillard, Aa Giles, Jno
^^*^N^°26 Eccleston, Long Island, to His Excellency Thomas Sim Lee
Letter No. 12 Esqr.]
May it please your Excellency We the field Officers belonging to
the State of Maryland, Prisoners on Long Island in behalf of the
whole of the Captive Officers from that State, beg leave to Express
our Gratefull sence of the Humane, and Generous Attention, paid
to our distressed Situation, by that Legislature, at the Head of which
you preside ; an intimation whereof we have lately received by Lieu*
Col° Ramsey. In Consequence of some enquiries made by him in
New York antecedent to his going out on Parole, we as well as he,
conceived an Idea, that a pass port could be Obtained, and Liberty
granted for a flag to Come round to New York with Produce, which
might be sold in that Market, in order to raise money to discharge
our Board, and Other Contnngent expences ; But upon our Making
a Regular Application on that Subject to the proper Authority, we
have received through the Commissary General of Prisoners, an
Answer in the Negative, a Copy whereof we beg leave to inclose
you. We therefore earnestly entreat that your Excellency may be
pleased (agreable to the powers with which you are invested) as
soon as possible, to transmit us a Supply in Specie. We esteem it
unnecessary to mention how pressing our wants are, they are already
known, and we bear them with less regret, as we are Convinced our
Country wish and are taking every Step to relieve them. By the
Answer which we have had the Honour to receive from New York,
your Excellency will perceive the great probability, that the Officers
in stead of receiving billets, will shortly be Obliged to procure and
bargain for their own Boarding ; in which case we would beg leave
to Observe, that each Officer being supplied with a few Barrells of
Good flower, and a sufficient Quantity of Bacon Hams, for his own
Consumption, would have a great influence in procureing, and Con-
tinuing him good Quarters, and we Apprehend, that your Excel-
lencys permission together with granting a flag to any small Coast-
ing Vessell for that purpose, agreable to the Liberty in the enclosed
letter expressed, would be Quite Sufficient without any formal pass-
port, we take the liberty of Hinting this Idea, in as much as we pre-
sume a Quantity of those Articles are already provided, and Can
Letters to the Council. 507
be forwarded in a very Short time, and we must Acknowledge that Red Book
even a Small Supply of any Kind, either Victuals, or money, would •
at present be very Acceptable.
[U. Forrest to Gov Lee] MonfJay
Morning
Sir I neglected to mention to y"" Excellency that I had been spoke ^^J ^^,
to by several Gentlemen in Bait" Town to Recommend as a proper No. 26
person for the purchasing of Provisions for Baltimore County, M"" ^^^"^ N0.98
Thomas Donnellan who has Acted with great Reputation as Issuing
Commissary on Balt° Town from the beginning of the War. he
finds that Office insufficient to maintain his family & I believe would
fill the other with great Integrity.
M*" Bravet who was recommended by Gen' Gist has gone forward
with the Troops upon the Resumption that he wou'd be appointed an
Officer. My Mother being dangerously 111 together with some
other Circumstances has made it necessary for me to Visit S' Mary's
this week. I shall make every dispatch to get back in the mean Time
hope I shall not be wanted, as I believe no ace' beyond what M'
Valette can pass will be paid before my Return.
[Sam Huntington, President, Philadelphia to His Excy the May 29
/-> T 1 Red Book
Gov Lee] No. 7
(Circular) Sir Your Excellency will receive herewith enclosed
two Acts of Congress of the 26"^ & 27'*^ Instant.
The former recommending to those of the States where Debts
are due to the Inhabitants from the Quartermasters & Commissary's
Department, by Notes, or Certificates given as mentioned in the Act ;
to make Provision for discounting & discharging such Debts by em-
powering the Collectors to receive them in Payment of the Taxes due
to the first of March last in the Manner prescribed in the Act. It is
hoped this mode may prove beneficial in those States where consider-
able Debts are due under the Circumstances above mentioned, and
in those States only can the Act be properly applied.
By the other Act of the 27''' you will be informed of the Measure
adopted by Congress to equip for Sea the naval Force of the United
States with the utmost Expedition as also their recommendation to
the several States to adopt the necessary Measures for promoting
Harmony & forwarding the common Views of France & America
as expressed in the Resolutions enclosed ; which it is not to be doubted
will meet with due Consideration & Attention from the several
States, and receive the necessary Aid of the Legislatures to carry the
same into Execution as speedily as the nature of the Case will admit.
Letter No. 39
5o8 Journal and Correspondence.
May 29 [Jona. Hudson, Bait., to Gov. Lee]
Dear Sir This will be handed to you by M'' Thos Brumfield who
will present an order to you drawn by M'' Keypot in my favour for
Twenty seven Thousand four Hundred & Thirty seven Pounds ten
shillings, w^"^ I hope will be convenient for you to pay, as I am much
distrest for money to pay my Debts, & have defer'd calling on you as
long as possible, knowing the situation you have lately been in Re-
spect^ money matters, but I now Can't wait any longer having duns
at my door every Hour w'^'' is very disagreeable. I sh*^ also be glad
to Receive the BalP^ of the order M'' Blake Bro* down w'^'* is
£25.000 but If you Can't spare the whole I must be Content with
the am' of the Order by M"" Brumfield w*^^ I begg you will not disa-
point me in. I have made provision in Virg' for the Ball*^ of Blakes
Order & as he did not Return me the Bill I suppose he has left it
with you, at any rate don't pay any more of that Order to M' Blake
as I shall want the money here, being what Occurs
June I [Pat Sim Smith Calvert County to His Excellency
Thomas Sim Lee Esqr]
Sir Agreeable to your request I have applied to a number of the
Inhabitants of this County to lend money to the State, I shewed them
your Letter together with the extracts of a letter from Congress, and
urged them to comply, but have hitherto failed of Success, they say
they would willingly lend, could they command the money, but their
sold dependance is on the Sale of their Tobacco to raise it, which the
present Stagnation of that Business renders Impracticable. They
are looking forward to the payment of their Assessments, and I am
well convinced three fourths of the Inhabitants have no way of
making their payments but by the Sale of Tobacco, a few Individ-
uals I believe have Cash by them for that purpose but will not part
with for any other, had I been Impowered to give receipts for any
money I might borrow to be deducted out of their Assessments, it
would have Induced such as have it by them to lend, but otherwise
twould be needless to apply for it. This I mentioned to Col° Fitz-
hugh the other day and he promised me to write you on the Subject.
Should it be thought expedient to borrow on these terms and I
am directed to Attempt it, will Chearfully undertake it, altho at this
time it is very Inconvenient to me
Tune 2 [George Washington Head Quarters Morris Town to His
Brown Book Excellency Govr. Lee]
No. I
Letter N0.34 Sir By a letter, from the Honorable the Committee of Congress
at Morristown, which this accompanies, Your Excellency will find,
that those Gentlemen and myself, after maturely considering the
Letters to the Council. 509
matter, deem it essential to the success of the measures in ojntem- Brown Book
plation to be carried on against the Enemy, to call on the States for ^''- '
certain Aids of MiHtia, in arldition to the requisitions for Men
already made, and tliat they should be at places of rendezvous ap-
ponted by me, by the fifteenth day of next month. The aid requested,
in this instance, of your State, is founded on a principle of appor-
tionment common to all the States from New Hampshire to Mary-
land inclusive, (the others on account of their distance and the opera-
tions in the southern quarter not being nor called on) and is Stated
as Two thousand ttvo hundred and live Rank and File. This number
of Militia zvell armed, and equipped in every other respect for the
Field in the best manner circumstances will admit, under proper
Officers, I wish to be at the Head of Elk at the time mentioned by
the Committee, which appear to me a suitable place for their ren-
dezvousing in the first instance, and from whence they will proceed,
on my orders as occasion may require. It will also be material, on
account of disciplining and organizing the men, as well as on account
of public economy, that they should be formed into full Regiments.
If this is not done, it will render our arrangements extremely diffi-
cult and irregular, and will add by greatly encreasing the number of
Officers, very considerably to the public expence. I would beg leave
to observe, that I think the whole number of Militia requested from
your State should be comprised in four Regiments. This additional
aid will not, I trust, and erneastly intreat, impede in the smallest
degree, the filling up the Regiments of the State, by draft, to their
full Complement, as requested by the Hon^' the Committee in their
letters of the 25* ult° This is a point of such vast importance, so
absolutely essential to give the least prospect of success to our opera-
tions, and indeed on which they depend, that I could not forbear
mentioning it. If the Regiments are compleated by drafts, it is pos-
sible our demands for Militia may be a good deal diminished, but
this must be governed by Events, and therefore for objects so very
interesting, so important as those are to which we at present look, we
should provide whatever may be possibly requisite
I have the Honor to be With great Respect and Esteem Your
Excellency's Most ob* and humble Serv' G° Washington
[Richard Dallam Harford County, to His Excellency June 3
Thomas Sim Lee Esqr.] No'^26°°''
Sir I am just returned from York & Lancaster where I sold the ^^"^J,
flour Rye & Corn M"" Baily sent to York & Wrights ferry, at York
Town I found 75^ Bushels of Corn at Wrights Ferry 401^ Rush'^
Corn 19 Bush'^ of Rye & four Barrels of flour, there must be a very
Considerable Loss in the Corn which was stored part in a Continental
Store the floor of which, was so open then I could run my hand
through the Joints, & the remainder in a house very insecure & from
5IO Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book the Appearance a Large Quantity must have been taken out but I
could find no person who had any charge of it or could give any
account of the Quantity delivered. I shall by next Post send a Return
of the Sales. I could not sell for Cash at ^ the price I did & tho I
expected your excellency put the Sale of these Articles in my hands
to supply me with money 1 could not think of selling under what was
right for the sake of obtaining such a sum of money I got from I2£
to I4£ for the Corn 2 C £ to 75 £ for the flour the money is prom-
ised in a short time.
I am frequently offerd small parcels of flour, & as I fear it will
be wanting for the french fleet I take the Liberty to mention that I
think I could buy near 100 Barrels in a private manner, at something
Lower then what must be given if once a Public purchase is known
Perhaps I may be able to obtain a month or two Credit if I can be
assured then of Cash. I am induced to give this information from
the requisition Congress has made, if the flour is want^ fix the price
that must not be exceed**
June 5 [H. Hollingsworth, D. Q. M. G' Head of Elk, to His Excellency,
Thomas Sim Lee in Council.]
Gentlemen Please to pay to the Bearer Thomas Giles Express
Rider one thousand pounds which sum shall be accounted for
There is nothing but my necessityes (and those of the Post) could
imboulden me to take this method of applying for money, which I
flatter my selfe my Letter of this days date will fully satisfy you of,
if a Larger Sum can be had shall gladly accept it, am this moment
ordred by the Board of war to send a parcil of Stores to Virginia
by Land, the Bay being sopos'd not clear of the Enemy. I have not
one dollar to supply the waggoners with, though am three months
pay behind hand with them
June 6 [George Scott, Fredk Town to His Excellency
Thomas Sim Lee Esqr]
Please your Excellency Agreeable to your Favor of 26*'' Ult°
which came to hand this day week in the Evening, I have been em-
ploy'd in soliciting the Loan of Cash in Town and Country: M""
Fielder Gantt has oblig'd me in taking to the Treasury what I have
collected, Viz* 55.630 Dollars. I could have receivd much more,
if the people could have been certain of the Receipts being receiv'd
by the Sheriff in Lieu of money for Assessments, indeed to some
I gave my opinion that the Assembly would pass such a Law. I am
much mortify'd that it is not in my power to assist my Country on
the present emergent occasion, but such is my poverty, that I have
barely enough to satisfy the demands of the Sheriffs.
Letters to the Council. 5 1 1
Till the 12"' of the month I shall continue the collection but fear June 6
it will be but small in comparison with that made. On the other side
You will see a Copy of the Receipts I have pass'd for the money
borrowed.
[Wm Aisquith D. N. Of?. Bait. Town To his Excellency June 6
Tho« S. Lee Esq^]
Sr. In Complyance with your directions in the permission
Granted, Daniel Prudden master the Sloop Francis to take 900
Bushells Corne on board for the relief of the Inhabitants the Island
Burmuda
I have Inclosed a Certificate of the Master and Crews takeing
the Oath presented Agreable to your directions.
[Owen Biddle A C G' of Forage Philadelphia to Colo James June 6
Calhoun D. Q. M. G'l]
Sir I am directed by the Commissary General of Forage to request
you would apply to the State Agents for the quotas of Short Forage
which those in your district are respectively to supply, and that you
would forward it on to the head of Elk with the greatest dispatch
as it will be wanted to form the necessary Magazines, and I am in-
formed that it is his Excellency Gen' Washington's desire that
application be made by you to the Executive Authority of your
State for Assistance if you should require it, of this you will be able
to judge when you are about to carry these orders into execution.
Notwithstanding the late interuption to your acting in the Forage
department we hope you will consent to resume the business while
we continue which I hope will soon be brought to a period if the
Interest of the U. States will admit of it.
[David Poe, Baltimore to His Excellency Thom's Sim Lee Esqr] June 7
Sir Agreeable to what I told Your Excellency the Last time I had
the Honour of seeing you, I have Prevailed with my friend to send
the Money to the Treasury I hope you will Consider the Disagree-
able Situation I am in forever so many Contracts I have made for
the PubHc And not able to Comply therewith for want of Cash.
I mean for the Beef & Pork which Cost 50000 pounds & the money
I Recv'' was 20000 Please to send by the Bearer whatever sum you
think proper.
[Jas. Calhoun Baltimore to His Excellency Governor Lee] June 9
Sir Inclosed is copy of a letter I yesterday received respecting
the forwarding of Forage to Elk which I do myself the Honour to
transmit your Excellency that measures may be taken to comply with
this requisition
512 Journal and Correspondence.
June 9 Your Excellency ^vell knows that I have long since resigned the
Quarter Masters Office, and I cannot think of resuming it under the
present System however if I can render my country any Service in
this or any other matter at this critical and alarming period shall
chearfully do it being consious that there never was a time since the
commencement of this contest when the exertions of the Citizens of
America were more wanted
June 10 [Thos. Richardson, Geo. Town, to His Excellency
Thomas Sim Lee Esq'']
Sir By this days Post I received a Letter from Owen Biddle Esq*"
Deputy f orrage Master Gen' & Inclose you an extract of it by which
you will see that forrage is much wanting to the northward & like to
be still more so. the State of Pensilvania & Jersey have been so much
exhausted by the two armies that they Cannot be supported from
them, but must look to the Southward for Suplies, the Forrage Mas-
ter Generall has requested me to apply to the different agents of the
State to forward the Forage they have collected, but they would not
be Justifiable to send it forward in consequence of my applications.
I can therefore only beg you to take the matter into Consideration
whether it would not be for the good of the Service to order the
different agents, to ship of the Forrage they have on hand, or may be
able to Collect as Speedily as Possible. I am confident much depends
on their being Speedily Supplied both with forrage & Provision &
doubt not but your Excellency & the Hon'" the Councill will adopt
the most Salutary measures, to give them the needfuU assistance
P. S. M"" Becraft has ab* 4000 of Corn & Rye & 33 Bb'" Flour
collected by the commissioners in Cha^ County in M"" Mushits hands
1900 Bush'^ Corn M*" Dyson & M"" Douglass have some
Mr. Thomas Beall informs me the late Sheriff of Fred. County has
been with him and informed him that he has orders to deliver him
what wheat Corn & Rye he Collects, that it will be down in a few
days. Should it be found necessary to be Sent to the North ward
would it not be more expedient to order Mr. Beaty to send it to
Baltimore as the Risque of Shipping from here & the head of Elk
would be avoided the difference in land Carriage Counter Ballanced
by the difference of the freight & Craft may be more Readily got there
to carry it than from hence
June 10 [Holker Philadelphia to His Excellency T. S. Lee]
rown ^00^ g.^ J received the favor of your letter of the 25*'' ultimo respecting
Letter the 15000 barrels which are to be compleat.ed in the hands of M""
Smith for the use of the royal marine in consequence of the late
assembly of Maryland & with it a coppy of your letter to that Gen-
tleman empowering him to purchase flour for this purpose I am sorry
Letters to the Council. 513
M"" Smith did not furnish you the account of his purchases but I Brown Book
cannot conceive how this cou'd have deprived you of the Knowledg'e •'■ *
of the quantity he was master of since the Commissioners of the
State had Possession of the whole for several months & could better
than him, have jT^'iven you the fullest information.
M'' Smith will undoubtedly do everythinj:^ in his power to second
your views & request & I have sent him & will Supply him with
whatever quantity of bills on France he can negotiate at 45 dollars
per 5 livres tournois, so as he may purchase all the flour that offers
at market & what he can contract for with the millers, but as I per-
ceive that his Efiforts at this late period can realise but very small
quantities we cannot place dependance on them & I must therefore
humbly entreat you to comply with all possible speed with the resolve
of the Assembly & that you'll please to order four or five thousand
barrels into the hands of M'' Smith who will store the same for the
use of the fleet, which may very soon be Expected & which Enter-
tains the strongest hopes of being amply supplied when here. Should
you deem Necessary that I shou'd forward you, some bills on France
I shall readily do it, on account of the flour to be delivered, on your
Excellencys application to me, or M"" W" Smith in Baltimore
[J. Swan, Baltimore to Gov Lee] June n
I had the Honor of receiving Your Excellencys letter of the 9'^
Current recommending Capt" Kelty to take charge of the flag Brig
to New York, in consequence of which I applied to the Owners, who
inform'd me they had appointed a person to take charge of her some
time ago, that He had been at a considerable expence and trouble in
fiting the Vessels for Sea, that in justice to him they could not take
Her from him, nor could they appoint any person for that voyage
upon an uncertainty, who would not continue in their employ after
Her return, finally that they had lost a part of the best season for
sending Her to Holland, and would keep Her no longer in a State
of Suspence, that they would begin to load Her on Monday for
Holland, without they were put upon some certainty, I requested
they would give me one day, and not begin to load untill Tuesday
that I might have an Opportunity to consult Your Excellency, by
to morrows post, they require a demurage of five pounds hard money
p day, untill the 20 Days for Loading commence, laying a stress
upon the time she hath already been detained. At present I think the
uncertainty such that I would prefer running the risque of geting
another Vessel altho : I know of none that will answer the purpose
so well, yet a demurrage of five pounds p day will soon increase the
freight considerably, and the Enemy I apprehend wish to gain time
untill they know the destination of the French fleet, expected on this
Coast.
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514 Journal and Correspondence.
June 12 [T. Donnellan, Baltimore to His Excellency the Governor]
No. 26 I ^iTi Honored with the Receipt of your Excellencys Letter of the
Letter g* Instant appointing: me to Receive Provisions in this Town from
No so . 7 .
certain State Commissioners, and shall use my best endeavors to
Merrit your Excellency's approbation of my conduct in the busi-
ness.— It will be attended with sundry expences, such as Cooperage,
Laborors hire for handing away Grain & Stowing Barrels &'^ &'^
which I request you will enable me to defray with prompt Payment.
I beg to be instructed by what Mode Store Houses & Craft for
Transportation are to be obtained. I am Your Excellency's Most
obedient Humble Servant
June 12 [John Gordon Ship Chase belonging To Congress to Gov Lee]
Sir Your Excelency will, I hope, consider a ship in distress for
provision, and spare us a Barrel Pork, or Beef, which shall be re-
turned at Baltimore on the shortest notice
June 12 [Matth'w Wells and Jacob Cunes, Annapolis to Gov Lee]
We have this day sold to the Governor and Council of the State
of Maryland between twelve & thirteen thousand pounds of mer-
chantable Bacon at eight Dollars per pound which we promise and
engage to deliver in good order to Col° Henry Hollingsworth at the
Head of Elk also five barrels of Pork to be delivered as aforesaid
at three hundred and seventy five pounds per barrel
June 14 [David Poe, Baltimore to Gov. Lee]
Sir Agreeable to your Excellencies Orders of the 10*^ Instant
I have procured an Express Rider In whome I Can Confide will be
Answerable for his Conduct, have also a good horse for him I have
not yet fixed on any price Only Agreed with him what Ever may be
the Customary Rates for such Service.
[Benjamin Rogers, Baltimore County to His Excellency
■"""^ ^5 Thomas Sim Lee Esqr]
Sir Agreeable to your request of the 26*^ Ultimo I made appli-
cation to a number of the Inhabitants of this County both in and
out of Baltimore Town to lend money to this State for the purposes
contained in your Letter, but to my great disappointment have not
been able to procure one Shilling from them. The General cry was
that they had no money nor could they get it, otherwise they would
have lent it chearfully for so good a Purpose. If it should be in my
Power hereafter to do any Service in any matter your Excellency
Letters to the Council. 515
& Council should want done here, shall always be ready to do my June 15
part. I Return you many thanks for the favourable Letter you wrote
M'' Blain in respect to myself
[Jno. Thomas West River to His Excellency Thomas Sim Lee Esqr] june 15
Agreable to the Direction of your Excellency & the Council I
have applied to such Persons as I thought could & would lend Money
to the State on the present emergent Occasion, but have been so
unfortunate as not to be able to procure a Shilling, not that there
was any unwillingness to lend, but I beleive from a real Scarcity of
Money among us.
I should have done myself the Honour of making my Return
blank as it is, in Person, but am prevented by Indisposition
[And. Buchanan, Bait. County to His Excelly Thos Sim Lee Esqr] June 15
Sir Inclos'd is Ace' Against the State for which I shou'd be Glad
to receive Certify for as mentioned in the Ace' I have taken some
Pains to borrow money for the State but have not been able to
get any
[Sam Huntington President, Philadelphia to His Excellency the June 15
Governor Lee] ^^^ ^"^^
(Circular) Sir Congress repeat their applications to your State, t^"^""
They would willingly hope that their former representations have
not been ineffectual and that the States are pursuing measures to
enable our armies to take the field with a force superior to that of
the enemy and with such ample supplies of provision as will not only
maintain them in plenty but enable the commander in chief if neces-
sary on any extraordinary occasion to avail himself of the aid of
the Militia. But upon these hopes Congress dare not rely, every
moment presses. It is necessary they should have the most explicit
assurances not only that their requisitions will be compiled with but
that such compliance will be as immediate as the public wants are
urgent. The letters from our committee at head quarters to you
state those wants without exaggeration They State some facts and
leave to your judgments to supply others, which it would have been
improper to commit to paper. The object of this address is only to
enforce their requests and to entreat you not to repose your safety
upon the spirit and vigilance of others while any means within your
own power are left untried. The present occasion calls for the united
force of America. It gives us great consolation that notwithstanding
the difficulties in which we are involved, the resources of the States
if speedily applied are sufficient to releive us from them.
Every State in the Union is bound by the strongest obligations to
afford us their aid and we trust that at this critical emergencv no
5i6 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book present ease or convenience of individuals will be put in competition
^''- 7 with the lasting happiness of millions. That the rulers of States will
not hesitate to exert their utmost authority and that the people have
too much understanding to refuse a temporary submission to such
vigorous exertions as are necessary to secure them from continued
oppression and established tyranny.
A common council involves the power of direction Let not our
measures be checked or controuled by the negligence or partial views
and interests of separate communities, while they profess to be mem-
bers of one body, too long have the dearest interests of America
been sacrificed to present ease Too many of us have slept in false
security. Let us awake before the season for successful exertion
is passed. Judge you whether the loss of Charles Town and the
situation of your grand Army does not call for every spirited eflFort.
The objects which claim your immediate attention are clearly pointed
out by the requisitions of Congress and their committee at head
quarters. Let them be complied with. Enable us to cooperate vigour-
ously with the fleets and armies of our Ally and we may reasonably
hope through the blessing of divine providence for a speedy and
happy termination of a controversy which is to give freedom and
independence to millions
June i6 [H. Hollingsworth, D. Q. M. G' Head of Elk, to His Excellency
the Governor in Council]
Gentlemen Your favor of the 12*^^ by Mess" Wells & Cunes came
duly to hand with Ten thousand nine hundred and fifty one pounds
Bacon and five barrells Pork in good order having no money could
advance the Gentlemen none have assumed for some small matters
which they were in want of, to the amount of One hundred and
thirty eight pounds fifteen shillings, which you will please to Stop
out of the Sales as I have charged it to the State, the bacon shall go
on tomorrow, have partly got through the State Wheat delivered me
by the Commissioners & shall be down with a State of the Accounts
as soon as Leisure will permit. I had the Honor of receiving your
late appoint* shall act at least untill I have the pleasure of seeing your
Honors, as I have several Continental Vessells now at leisure (will
be soon Idle) unless I am inform'd of some business more than I
know of, which 'tis fear'd will be attended with bad Consequences
to the Army, as I have generally observed that leisure at this Post,
fore leads want to the Army, therefore take the Liberty to entreat,
that I may be inform'd of any grain flour Provisions &" that may be
to bring forward, & those Vessells shall be immediately sent for it
which will contribute to the Service
Letters to the Council. 517
[T. Donellan, Baltimore, to His Excellency Thomas Sim I^-e Esqr.l Tunc 17
Sir Your Commands of the 16'" Instant respectmg the Delivery No. 26
of 4000 Barrels of Flour to M'' W" Smith, came to hand last Night ^"",
and shall be carefully attended to
[Abraham Faw, Frederick Town, to Gov. Lee.] June 18
Sir Your Letter of the 5"^ Ins' Came to Hand nothing but the
want of Oppertunity prevented my answering it sooner, as to the
Price of the Beef from the Conversation I had with the Gentleman
who Desired me to Treat for it he Expected to Get Five Dollars
p*" ^ but I Believe he would take Four Dollars •p'' " as the Time is
short for the Delivery of it would wish to be advis'd of the Price you
would Give by this Oppertunity, or whether you Apprehend there
would be any Risque in Driving the Cattle out of Virginia (in the
Back Part of which the Cattle are) on Account of a Law they have
to Prohibit the Exportation of Provisions out of their State.
If it is Expedient should Request the Favour to send an Order in
my Favour for About 8000 Dollars on M"" Edelin, for the payment
of a Ballence Due on Acco' Rendered, as Also to pay the Taylors
for Making Cloaths and some Shoes I was Obliged to Purchase for
the Recruits Otherwise they Could not have March'' to Camp
[Thos Beall of Geo Town to His Excelency Tho^ Sim Lee] June 18
Sir My Appointment to receive Indian Corn Rye and Flour from
Prince Georges Montgomery & Frederick Counties came to hand
yesterday
M*" Becraft of this Town informs me he has about 4000 Bushells
of Rye and Indian Corn, and 43 Barrells of Flour in his Store,
which he received from the Commissioners of this County. I shall
agreable to Order receive what may be sent by the Commission"
and reserve 2000 Bushells of Corn and Ship the Overplus as soon
as I can get Craft to take it to the Head of Elk to Col° Henry
Hollingsworth.
This Business will be Attended with expence as Storage Jobers
wagers &'^ ^.'^ shoud be much Obliged to your Excelency if you wou'd
inform me where I am to Apply for money to defray the same.
I also wish to be informed whether there is any fixed rate of
Freight or whether I am to agree for it on the best termes I can
[John Mathews and Nathaniel Peabody, in committee of Congress, June 19
Morristown, to His Excellency Thomas Sim Lee, Esqr, Gov- Brown Book
ernor of the State of Maryland] Letter
Sir We inclose you a copy of General Washington's letter to us
of this day.
5i8 Journal and Correspondence.
Brown Book We have in our former letters dwelt so forcibly on the several
^ matters contained in the General's letter, that it is now become al-
most unnecessary for us to say any thing more on them. But when
we consider the season for operation wears fast away, the small force
we have now in the field, being still fed in a scanty and uncertain
manner, the hourly expectation of the fleet and Army of our ally, on
our coast, and that the commander in chief, as well as ourselves, are
as yet totally uninformed, what are to be our expectations on the
subjects of our former letters; Be assured Sir, we feel an anxiety
congenial with his. You will therefore we are perswaded, pardon
us for being thus solicitous, when we again intreat you, in the most
earnest, in the most urgent manner, to use every exertion in your
power to engage your State, to a speedy and decisive compliance
with our former requisitions. The two points we would wish to
impress most forcibly on yours, and the minds of the legislature of
your state, are the immediately forwarding j^our quota of troops
necessary to compleat your battalions in the Continental Army and
of supplies of provisions agreeable to the estimate inclosed you in
our letter of the Instant. At the same time we would not wish
you to consider any part of our former requisitions, as become in
the least degree unnecessary, on the contrary, we are more strongly
convinced, that they are already as small as the important objects
in view can possibly admit of. We only mention the two first, as
the most immediately and indispensibly necessary. For, reinforced
as the enemy now are, by the from the reduction of Charles-
town, momently expect will be made on our weak and
almost resistless army, should this event happen, whilst in this State,
we seriously dread the result.
From the well known indefatigable attention of your State to the
welfare of the united States, we cannot entertain a doubt of its
exertions, at this interesting conjuncture. And we most earnestly
intreat you, to give us the earliest information of the final determina-
tions of your state on the subjects of this and our former letters.
June 20 [Bennett Dyson, Charles County, to Gov. Lee]
Sir I Received your Letter Requesting me to acquaint you with
what provision we have been able to procure under the Act for the
Immediate supply of the Army. I have Received Six hundred
and Sixty Bushels Corn, and have this day sent off Four hundred and
Fifty Bushels in a Vessel lately Built to be delivered to Col. Henry
Hollingsworth at the head of Elk, and shall forward the Balance as
soon as the Vessel Returns. It has not been in my power to forward
the Corn before, as there was no Vessels that wou'd answer for
Carrying Grain. I have Informed the General Assembly of what I
have been able to procure and what I have forwarded.
Letters to the Council. 519
[Christopher Birckhead, Talbot County, to Council] June 2/}
[Writes concerning provisions for recruits.]
[F. Green and John Callahan, Annapolis, to Council] June 20
[Offer to sign paper currency.]
[Cha Thomson Secretary's Office, Philadelphia, to His Excellency, June 20
■- , ^ T T Red Book
the Governor, I.ee| No. 7
Sir The Commissions to private armcrl Vessels of War were Nq. 44
heretofore ordered to be attested by tlie Secretary of Congress. But
upon establishing a Board of Admiralty it was judged proper that
they should issue from that board and be attested by their Secretary.
Accordingly on the 2*^ of May last having made some alterations in
the form of the commission Bond & Instructions for commanders of
private armed Vessels of War Congress passed the following
resolutions —
" Resolved, That the Board or Admiralty be empowered and
directed to cause to be printed so many Copies of the said forms as
they shall judge necessary. That the President transmit to the
Governors or Presidents of the respective States so many copies of
the said forms as the Board of Admiralty shall advise "
You will therefore, please for the future to apply to the Board of
Admiralty for the commissions Bonds &c which may be wanted in
your State and transmit to the said Board, the bonds given by the
Commanders to be lodged in this Office.
[Joseph Ford, Saint Marys County, to His Excellcy ^^d Jock
Thomas Sim Lee Esqr] Letter
Xo. 132
Agreeable to your Excellencies & the Hon^'^ Councils Request June 20
I have made application to many of the Inhabitants of this county
who I thought most likely to have money to lend it but I am sorry
to inform you that for want of it or Inclination I could not ob-
tain any
[George Scott Frederick Town to Gov Lee] June 20
Please Your Excellency Since I wrote by M"' Gaunt, who was so
obliging as to take to the Treasury 55.630 Dollars, I have not been
able to collect any money on Loan.
The Sheriff having dispers'd his Advertisements relative to the
present Collection, every Person I call'd on alledg'd they had not
more than sufficient to discharge the present Assessment. Inclosed
is a List of those Gentlemen who lent money, and the Sums annexed
520
Journal and Correspondence.
June 20 A list of Money Lent George
Scott for the use of the State of
Maryland. Dollars
Major Abraham Haff.. 350
M'' James Beatty 1000
M'^ Peter Stimmle 600
M"" Adam Link 800
M"" William Bentley 2000
M"" Handle Barwick 1000
M"" William Barwick 500
M"" John Barwick 600
M'' George Devilbiss 900
Mess" Thomas, James,
Baker and Roger John-
son 10,000
Mess" John Jacob Schley
and John Shellman. . . 1000
M"" Thomas Schley Jun"". 200
M'' Peter Grosh 2000
M"" John Adlum , 1000
M'^ Valentine Black 1000
M'' Melchor Stayley 200
M"" Samuel Duvall 1000
M'' Daniel Horner 500
M"^ Nicholas Tice 600
M'' Thomas Hawkins . . . 1000
M"" Joseph Wood 2000
M"" Philip Smith 800
M'' Andrew Fogle 400
M"" Christian Stoner 400
M*" Bostian Wychall 200
M"" Samuel Flemming. . 1000
M*" Nicholas Hower 1000
M'' Andrew Krug 400
M"" Adam Jacobs
M'' Richard Richards . . .
M'' Anthony Stuck
Mess" Laurence Bringle
& Jacob Gomber
M'' Jacob Grove
M"- Elisha Beall
M"" William Murdock
Beall
M-- Charles Shell
M"' Jacob Kendall
M"" John Cronise
M'' Frederick Henop . . .
M' Jacob Schley
M*" Michael Raymer ....
M"" John Huffman
M"" Abraham Kipps ....
M"^ Benjamin Johnson..
M"" Thomas Ogle
M"" Philip Pifer
M*" William House
M'' Conrod Grosh
M"^ Philip Berger
M"" Michael Allen
Capt. George Cooke . . . .
M' Thomas Schley Sen^
M"^ Robert Wood
M'' Jacob Shelman
M-" Jacob Miller
M"" Francis Wantz
M"" Abraham Faw
M"" George Snatzell . . . .
200
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500
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1000
1630
500
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June 21 rSam Huntington, Philadelphia to His Excy Gov Lee]
Red Book •-
No- 7 Sir Congress have at different Periods recommended Measures
No. 46 which they deemed essentially necessary for the public Good
They now request of those States which have made returns to
Congress of their Transactions in that respect, the most expeditious
Information of the Measures they have taken in Consequence of
the several resolutions, a List of which is annexed to the enclosed
Act of Congress of the if^ Instant.
Letters to the Council. 521
[Edward Hamilton, Charles County to Council] June 21
[Asks commission in army.]
[Jos'a Bcall, P" G' C'^ to Gov Lee] June 21
S"" I was informed the Other day that one Andrew Wailes who
lives in Bladensburgh, had Entertained one of the Convention pris-
oners who had made his Escape from Virginia, I Examined the
person who I was informed, had seen him there on Oath, But by
his deposition he appeared to be something of a pedler, I can as
yet here of no Other person who saw or knows any thing about this
Stranger, but what is somthing remarkable, this Wailes the next
morning made several bets two to one that Charles Town surren-
dered to the Enemie the Twelfth of May.
Wailes is one of those fellowes who was accused with Assisting
one of the Goodricks & some Other prisoners in making their Escape
from Alex^ some years ago, and though he was Acquited of the
charge in Virginia, The People in Alex'' were so fully convinced of
his Guilt in that & Other Villenys, that they drove him from thence ;
And he on taking the Oath to the State has been suffered to live
since that, in Bladensburgh. But from what I can learn of the
fellows beheavior, he is as vile a tory as any in America, he is now
become one of the greatest traders in Town, and by his artfull con-
duct seems to be gaining some influence over the weak unthinking
People, and has of late become a companion & high in Esteem
among the Torys of the first rank, having been lately Admitted as I
understand to a very high Entertainment kept by them, some say
to celebrate the Kings birth day. Others on the News of the sur-
render of Charles Town, which seems to have been the real & true
cause of their feastivity, For certain it is, that the Torys & Enemies
to America, have mutch speedier & Truer Acc'^ of those Events,
than any other people on the Continent. But, This is not mutch to
be wondered at, While there are such Numbers of people daily Pass-
ing & repassing & no Question Askt, some as Officers, some as
Express, & others as Speculaters, many of whome though they
have bound themselves by Oath to support the independance of
America, its to be feared are the worst kind of Torys among us ;
I fear without some change in our conduct, America will at length
be Duped out of all she has been contending for. Would it not be
highly Necessary at this time to issue Orders, or rather pass an Act
Enjoyning all Officers both Civil & Military, to take up & Examine
all persons whatever that are passing through this State let their
business be what it may, & those who cant give a very good Ace'
of themselves, or some Testimonials of their honest intentions, to
confine in Goal till such time they can give such Satisfaction ; some
such Expedient seems to be highly Necessary for the welfair of
America at this juncture. Would it not be necessary to Oblige this
522 Journal and Correspondence.
June 21 fellow Wailes to give very good securety for his Good behaviour
Nothing but the good of the cause of my country could have in-
duced me to take the freedom of Troubling you with this.
June 21 [Joseph Dashiell, Salesbury to Gov. Lee]
Sir The Late Gov'' gave me Orders to ship Eight Barrels of
pork that Lay at my House to Annapolis the first Convenient Op-
pertunity. I have never bin able to send it forward till now except
I had hired a vesel on purpose. Capt Dashiell now has agreed to
Call and Deliver it to your order for Thirty Dollars p'' Barrell
freight, which please pay. I Believe you will find it as good as
any Pork of the same age in the State it is what I put up for the
public in 1778: I Rec** your Letter Relative to the Corn which I
shall Immediately Comply with
June 21 [Peregrine Tilghman Talbot County to Thos S. Lee Esqr]
Sir Your fav""^ of the 6* & 17* Instant came to hand only yes-
terday, all the Flour Wheat seized by me has been forwarded
agreeable to your directions some time past, except 234 Bus' of
Wheat which I expect is sent of before this but cant say with cer-
tainty I shall be glad to know with whom this Business is to be
settled being prepared with receipts to close My accounts
Return of all the Flour Wheat & Corn seized by Peregrine Tilgh-
man. 661 Barrells of Flour @ £70 p C 1996 Bush^ of Wheat @
£20 p Bush' 500 Bush, of Indian Corn @ £ 10 p Bush'
June 22 [George Dashiell, Somerset County, to Gov. Lee.]
Sir I have made a return of 1280 bushels of corn purchased by me
in this county for the use of the army. At the time I made the pur-
chase to prevent disappointment, I gave certificate, and took obliga-
tion for the delivery when required. On sending for the corn sundry
persons refuse to furnish the quantity sold and alledge that they are
rendered unable to comply with their Contracts by the hard winter,
out of the above quantity there is not a probability of Collecting
but 7382 bushels. Those persons are soliciting me to take in the
certificate they have received in payment, and to give them others
for the Quantities they have furnished. As a commissioner I dont
consider myself at liberty to do it, and begg your Excellencys Instruc-
tions in what manner I am to proceed with respect to them.
June 22 [Sam. Huntington, President, Philadelphia to His Excy Govr. Lee]
Letter
No. 49 Sir Your Excellency will herewith receive an Act of Congress
of the 21. Instant, which will no doubt be duly attended to.
Those parts of the Act in particular that relate to giving Infor-
mation to Congress and their Committee at Head Quarters, it is
Letters to the Council. 523
most earnestly requested may be attenrled with the utmost Expe- Ked Hook
dition and Punctuah'ty. ^'^- ^
The Time is come when we may hourly expect the Arrival of the
Forces of our Ally, and the Plan of Operation oug'ht to be com-
pletely formed, and ready to be communicated upon their Arrival,
which cannot be done for want of proper and certain Information,
of the number of Forces, Quantity of Supplies &c which the States
will furnish.
Under these Circumstances you will easily perceive, that Congress
and the Commander in Chief are placed in a most painful situation,
and that the Interest, Honor & Safety of these States are too much
afifected to admit of the least Delay or Neglect of any & every
Execution which the present situation of our Affairs demand
June 23. Since writing the foregoing I have received a Letter
from his Exc^ Gen' Washington an Extract of which is enclosed
together with an Act of Congress of this Day, by which you will
be further informed of the pressing Necessity of immediately for-
warding on the supplies of Men and Provisions with the utmost
Expedition and the repeated request of Congress to transmit to
them & their Committee at Head Quarters the Proceedings of the
State over which you have the honour to preside in such Manner
that the Commander in Chief may rely & be enabled to regulate
his future regulations thereon
[Jos'a Beall, Lieut P^ G^ County to Gov Lee] June 23
S'' Inclosed is a return for Militia Commission wanted for this
County, which I shuld be Glad to receive by Coll' Lucas who will
deliver you this.
I wrote you some time ago concerning the Ammunition in Blad-
ensburgh; If it is not thought adviseable to sell and turn it into
money, I could Wish to have your Orders to deliver it to the several
Field Officers & Captains who would make themselves Accountable
for it.
I have not Examined it since I made a return of the Quantity, it
has been Ever since in a Store house kept by M"" Dick, without any
Expence to the publick ; M"" Dick is now about giving up the house
& desires I would remove it, This cannot be done without some
Expence, besides that of the hire of a house to put it in, which I
immagine would be somthing considerable. Your speedy directions
as to the Disposal of it will greatly oblige
A return for Military Commissions wanted in P^ G^ C'^
For the Upper Battalion Benjamin Harwood Cap" in the place of
Cap" Joseph Jones resigned
For Cap" Shaws late Cap" Carltons Comp^" William ]Moore i"
Lieut. Promoted to Cap" in the place of Cap" Shaw who is removed
524 Journal and Correspondence.
June 23 to Virginia. Richard Cramphin Ensigne Promoted to i^* Lieut* in
the place of Tho^ Boyde who is gone into the continental Service
Samuel Sheckells 2^ Lieu' Adam Craige Ensign
For Cap" Mullicans Comp^ Richard Ducket f Ensigne, Promoted
to 2^ Lieut, in place of Barucke Ducket Resigned. Phillip Turner,
Ensign
Officers wanted in the Middle Battalion Zach'' Berre i^' Lieut.
Promoted to Cap" in place of Clement Wheeler resigned. Mordica
Purges 2^ Lieut. Promoted to first Lieut in place of Berre Rich*^
Hill 2^ Lieut, in place of Sam' Wheeler the late Ensign resigned.
Thomas Marshall, Ensigne
Malbro Company Samuel Hepburn i^' Lieut. Promoted to Cap"
in place of John Smith Brookes resigned John Clarke Sprigg 2'^
Lieut Promoted to i^' Lieut, in place of Hepburn Rich*^ Purges J'
Ensign, Promoted to 2"^ Lieut, in place of Sprigg Edward Willet,
Ensign
June 23 [T. Donnellan, Baltimore to His Excy Governor Lee.]
No. 26 S*" The 21^' Inst. Received )'Our Excellencys Letter respecting
Letter pish purchased of M'' Hudson & in Obedience thereto immediately
Shiped on Board The Dolphin Seventy Barrels of Herring for Elk.
While The Vessel was Loading discovered that he had only
Ninety Barrels of Herring & fifteen Barrels of Shad to give me,
owing to some Prior Engagement.
When Capt. Middleton returns will send Thirty Barrels to An-
napolis, then there will only five remain with me.
Yesterday Evening got Col' Stones Letter desiring me to have
the Fish carefully examined, which shall be done with what remains.
I think more Fish may be purchased in Town upon moderate
Terms.
There now remains only about six Barrels of Meat in the Issuing
Stores here
June 25 [Luzerne Philadelphia to Gov. Lee]
Brown Book , , . -r , 1 ,-, ' r , r t- n
No. 7 Monsieur Jeprends la liberte a adresser a votre Excellence une
Letter \^\xx^ que je la prie de vouloir bien faire parvenir a Richemont et
ensuite an Cap henry par la chaine d'Expres que le Congres a
demande qui Fiit etablie dans les Etats de Maryland et de Virginie,
Le President du Congres ne doute pas que ces expres n'aient ete
postes de maniere a vendre la communication aussi pronte que
possible, et je prends la liberte de vous prier, Monsieur, d'ordonner
qu'elle soit conservee avec soin et dans toute sou activite jusqu'au
moment on le Congres aura decide qu'on pent la reformer. Si ces
Expres n'avoient pas encore ete Etablis il en bien a desirer quels
puissent I'Etre sur le champs et en attendance je vous prie de vou-
Letters to the Council. 525
loir bien donner orcire an porteur de cette I->ettre de poursuivre Brown Boole
Sa route sans perdre de terns jusqua Richmond. °'^
J'ai le plaisir d'anoncer a Votre Excellence que Ics Espagnols
viennent d'envoyer 10,000 Hommes de troupes et environ 12 vais-
seaux de liguc a la liavane. Cos forces serout en I'^tat d'entreprendre
quelquu'expedition iinportante
J'ai I'honneur d'Etre avee un rcspectueux attachement Monsieur
de Votre Excellence Le tres humble et trcs obeissant serviteur
Le Cte de la Luzerne
[T. Donnellan, Baltimore, to Gov. Lee] June 26
S"" This covers a Copy of Col° Hen : Hollinj^sworths Rec* for No. 26
seventy Barrels of Herring- (purchased of M*" Joh" Hudson) al- If*'^""
ledging that one half of them are spoiled. When I Rec"* them from
M'' Hudson he declared to me that he had them carefully examined
before he vi^oud pay the person who undertook to cure them &
assured me that they were very good. This was prior to Col.
Stones Letter ordering me to examine them. This morning had
all that remained, opened & found but fifteen Barrels of Shad &
fifteen Barrels of Herring passable, which I send by Capt. Middle-
ton to The Assistant Commissary of Issues at Annapolis, by which
means none remains with me. M"" Hudson is not in Town. When
he comes will acquaint him that he can't have a Settlement untill
Col' Hollingsworths Report comes to hand.
M*" Will™ Smith informs me that he will not receive any Flour
but what will pass Inspection & as there's reason to apprehend that
a great part of what comes to me is not Merchantable, I beg to be
fully Instructed on that Head.
Rec*^ June 27,^ 1780, by the Schooner Dolphin, Capt William
Middleton, Seventy Barrels of Herring w'^'^ from appearance are
one half Spoil'd w*^*^ cannot be immediately Examined as Capt.
Middleton wants dispatch, but shall be examin'd and Reported,
hereafter. Reed by H. Hollingsworth D. Q. M. G.
[George Washington Head Quarters Ramapaugh to Honble Brown Book
Dan'l St Thomas Jenifer & Hon'ble Josiah Beall] £• J^
Gentlemen I was last Evening honored with yours of the 22'' Ins* jy^^g^J-
containing propositions of both Houses for substituting a compleat
additional Battalion enlisted for the War, in lieu of the aid of
Militia required by the Committee of Cooperation in conjunction
with me. The reasons urged by you, in support of this Alteration,
are weighty, and such as, all circumstances considered, I think are
sufficient to induce an acceptance of your offer, provided you can
be upon a certainty of filling and marching the Battalion to the
place of rendezvous by or near the time fixed upon for the junction
526 Journal and Correspondence.
Brown Book of the Militia ill at furthest by the last of July. But this you will
be pleased to observe is only my opinion upon the Subject. As the
Committee of Cooperation are yet at Morris Town, some distance
from hence, I have taken the liberty, to save time, of putting this
letter under a flying Seal to them, and have desired them, if they
coincide with me, to forward it to you, with their approbation of
the measure.
It cannot yet be determined whether the whole or any of the
Levies to compleat your Continental Battalions will be wanted to
the Southward, perhaps circumstances may require that part of
them should be sent to that quarter, and part come to this. It would
be therefore most convenient to form them into two Corps for the
present, under the care of such number of Officers as Major General
Baron de Kalb will be able to spare from the Line. The number I am
confident will be but few, as the Regiments were most of them very
deficient of Subalterns when they marched from this Army. In-
closed you will find a letter to the Baron upon the Subject.
I cannot help impressing upon you Gentlemen the indispensible
necesity of filling and forwarding the additional Battalion in the
time I have before mentioned, or of having the whole, or the
greater part of the Militia required, ready for service, in case you see
no probability of compleating the Battalion as twenty five hundred
Militia from your State we by our Estimates, deemed essential to
the cooperation you will easily perceive that so great a diminution
of force, alto the composition will be better, must be attended with
many inconveniences. The compleating your Continental Battal-
ions is a matter of equal importance.
Give me leave Gentlemen, to present through you, my warmest
acknowledgments to both your Houses for their ready attention
to and compliance with the several requisitions, more especially
of provisions, which I have lately been under the necessity of mak-
ing from them : And from the tenor of the letter which I have now
the honor of answering. I am confident that no means will be left
untried to furnish the men in question, either upon a permanent
establishment, or if that cannot be done in a reasonable time, for
a temporary service
I have the Honor to be with the most perfect Respect Gentlemen
Your most ob* and most h'^'^ Serv* G° Washington
June 29 [John Carlile, Capt. ; Michael Gilbert, Capt. ; John Hughes, Capt. ;
No. 27 Joseph Lewis, Lt ; Camp New Jersey to Gov. Lee]
No'^se Sir We did ourselves the Honor of addressing your Excellency
some time last winter on the Subject of our necessities. We were
induced to believe that our grievances would soon be redressed
from a Resolve of your Assembly which passed soon after enabling
you to afford us the same supplies as were allowed the troops serv-
Letters to the Council. 527
ing in tlie line of the state, but we are sorry to find that the matter Red Book
rested here and that no farther Provision than the bare Resolve ^'°- ^
has been made, which your Excellency must be sensible is insuffi-
cient to answer our present Exegencies. We therefore beg that
whenever the more weighty concerns of your State will admit of it;
that your Excellency will please to cast your eyes for a moment on
the officers and Soldiers of your State belonging to this Regiment,
and order the same Supplies of money Cloathing and other stores
as were given the troops of the Maryland line to be forwarded to them
as soon as possible. Your Excellency we trust will have due regard
to the time of furnishing the different sums of money to the officers
of your line and make such farther allowances for the Depreciation
of the mony as you may think just and equitable, as the gratuity
given in the Spring of 1779 and the fall following will be found
entirely insufficient to answer the purpose it was intended for, and
as to the sums furnished the officers on their March to the South-
ward we can say notliing of. We would only wish to remind your
Excellency that we performed as long and fatiguing a march in
the course of the last summer without the Assistance of any State
or other County.
We have directed M'' Amos Loney to wait on you for the several
sums of Money allowed us by the Assembly and request it may be
paid into his hands in order to be forwarded to us.
NB in furnishing the Stores for The troops y"" Excellency will
please to have reference to the return from the Board of War, for the
numbers.
rSam Huntineton, President, Philadelphia to His Excellency June 29
'- == ' ^ ' ^ ^ - Red Book
(jrov. Lee. J >jo. 7
Letter
Sir The urgent necessity of drawing into the public Treasun,^ the -^q^ ^3
ten millions of Dollars mentioned in the Act of the 19*^ May was
so fully pointed out, that Congress exceedingly regret the failure
of this necessary supply, the conjuncture is already arrived when it
is become essential not only to the operations of this Campaign but
to the very existence of the Army.
Congress therefore can no longer delay reiterating the most im-
portunate Sollicitations that the proportions of each of the States
be forwarded immediately. For this purpose they have dispatched
a special Messenger, & they trust he will not meet with disappoint-
ment. A further sum must also be speedily had or it will be impos-
sible for the operations to proceed. Congress have therefore drawn
on those States for the remainder of their Quotas to the first of
March last inclusive; And it is their duty to conjure the several
States, if they should still be unprepared that they will at all events
transmit their arrears to the period last mentioned to the Continental
treasury within thirty days from the date of the warrants.
528 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book The monthly estimates of money heretofore made were but barely
^°' "^ sufficient at that time, their value has since greatly diminished &
the payment has been delayed long after it become due. These cir-
cumstances have already involved our affairs in much perplexity &
driven to expedients which nothing but the last necessity could
justify. Permanency & arrangement in the public finances must
at every hazard be introduced & supported. In this view Congress
do again with the most earnest Solicitude press on the several
States the necessity of vigorous & decisive measures for carrying
into full & immediate execution their resolutions of the 18* of
March last. The doing which at the same time that it places public
credit on the surest basis will in the course of the year give all the
relief that could possibly result from a further emission equal to
the whole that is now in circulation. These resolutions Congress
are persuaded are every day better understood, & that upon giving
them their full effect very much depends the final establishment of
our Liberties.
It is unnecessary that Congress should suggest to the several
States the expediency of providing by Loans against any deficiency
they may have reason to apprehend from their taxes.
The blank bills for the several States will be forwarded as fast
as the Acts of their Assemblies providing funds for them are trans-
mitted to Congress
June 29 [Thos. Beall of Geo. Town to His Excellency Tho^ Sim Lee]
Sir This day Ship'd 1380 Bushells of Indian Corn on Ace* of the
State, to Col° Hy. Hollingsworth at head of Elk, it being the Sur-
plus above the Quantity Ordered to be left at this post, have rec*^
about 80 Bushells of wheat from Prince Georges County, and am
Apprehensive it will not keep without it's Manufactured,
Shall be greatly Obliged to your Excellency to inform me what
to have done with it.
The Jobbers of this place we are every day dunning me for
money, due them from the State, for load'^ Vessels, &*= &"=
June 29 [Isaac Perkins, Kent County, to the Council]
Gent" By the Inclosed Deposition you'll observe that my In-
valuable set of Mills were burned to the Ground on the 27*'' Instant
at night before I reached home from Annapolis My Conjectures
are that the Tories in the upper part of this County flushed with
the Enemys success against Charles Town and the Arrival of
Clinton with Troops from the Southward to New York and know-
ing The precarious supply that our army has had for some time past
and the Considerable Consequence my Mills has been in Manu-
facturing such large Quantitys of Grain for the Army and french
Letters to the Council. 529
fleet added to the hatred to me they have taken for my steady At- June 29
tachment to the Independence of America and my Acceptance of
the Execution of the Act to procure flour and other provisions for
the Army Especially The seizure of the wheat at New Markett
that was Intended to be Carried out of the State has caused those
Villians to hire some Abandoned Wretch to set those Mills on fire
I am the more Inclined to this Opinion because it was known that
I was at Annapolis and it is said the Tories were Industrously
reporting that I was at Annapolis to apply for a Commission of
the like nature. Now Gentlemen I have no doubt but you'll Con-
sider this Crime in full as heinious a light as myself and that it pro-
ceeded from the same Motives I therefore request the favour of
you to apply for me to the Governor and Council to Issue their
proclamation Offering a reward to any person whoe will discover
the persons Concerned and proclaiming full and free pardon to the
person making the Information unless he should be the principal
and if the Governo'' and Council can doe nothing for me to apply
to the General Assembly or both in your Discretion to doe what you
think Just and reasonable for me if any Expence should Acrue in
printing or any other manner if you'll pay it for me I will reim-
burse you the money.
The deposition of John Cooper aged seventeen being duly sworn June 28
saith, that he has been Clark to Col° Isaac Perkins about five months
& superintendant of his Mills, that on the 27* instant at night
between Sun set & Dark he was at the Mill, at which time, no fire
was in the Mill or near it to his knowledge, that the negroe Fellow
(Miller) brought him the said Cooper the Key of the Mill within
ten minutes after; that about one o'Clock in the night, he was
awaked by Daniel Greenwood blacksmith to the said Isaac Perkins,
who told him that the mill was on fire that he immediately arose &
went towards the Mill, at which time it was nearly consumed
together with a Saw Mill & fulling Mill, & that about an hour &
half, the said Mills were entirely reduced to ashes, that there was
destroy'd in the Griest Mill a Quantity of Flour which he sup-
poses to be from fifty to ninety barrells & about one hundred &
thirty or forty barrells of ship stuflF & that he is of opinion the said
Mills were set on fire designedly. W. Bordley
[H. Hollingsworth, D. 0. M. Gl. Head of Elk, to His Excellency, June 28
Thomas Sim Lee in Council]
Gentlemen. Inclosed is the account of Flour & Wheat that has
come to this Post since the seizing Law took Place. I have apply'd to
M'' Pat. Ewing's assistant for an account of his which he says it cant
yet be had untill he settles with the Millers, and as several of them
Lives out of the neighbourhood I cant conveniently procure the
34
530 Journal and Correspondence.
June 30 quantity of them, the flour from the Delaware State I shall procure
and send forward as soon as I get money to pay the freight, have
sent a Vessel to Choptank for Wedderstrands Flower, many People
of this County are willing to lend money if they could procure it
where it is due, and as I am a common Debtor are very willing to
lend the money which I owe them on Public account, could certifi-
cates on Loan be had, this I promised to inform your Excellencys
and Honours of, the Bearer Capt. W™ Riely of the sick and invaledes
of our Brigade they are bound to Petersburgh I take the Liberty of
recommending to you for advice and Assistance, should he want it
June 30 [Jesse Hollingsworth, Baltimore to Gov. Lee]
Sir I have made Bold to Call on you By letter for Part of the
Money Due me Have sent the Orders By M"" James Williams for
Payment Please Pay him as I am in Want of the Money and the
Orders Have Been Due Some time should Be Very thankful to have
One of the Orders if Not Both, say the Smallest if that Will Oblige
you. But Hope Both those Will be Paid as the 10 hh*^^ of Rum is still
Behind and am in Want of the Whole and am under the Necessity
of Asking you your Compliance Will Oblige your Needy friend and
Humble serv*
June 30 [Rd. Hooe, Alexandria to Gov. Lee.]
S'' By the bearer Roger Chew you will receive two Letters brought
here this Morning by an express.
I am exceedingly sorry Parker did not get here in time to send
the despatches all by one rider, for it has disconcerted us a good deal,
being obliged to send the Man Stationd for you with Parkers Letters
to Richmond, & now have to hunt for one to go to Annapolis
Besides it will unnecessarily Cost at least 200 £ Virg^ Currency
sending the extra express all owing to Parkers delay.
Your Excellency was very obliging in the good news you was so
kind as to give me by Burk, it has revived us much, and I am very
thankfuU for it.
No Date [Edward Giles to Governor and Council]
[Asks commission in Regiment]
No Date [Rich'd Dallam Ltt, to His Excellency Thomas Sim Lee Esqr]
^^'^No°26 S*" I Received from James Horner Esq"" six Guineas belonging to
Letter Daniel King a Deserter from home I paid two thousand Dollars for
taking him up if your Excellency thinks he is entitled to receive the
same. Please to order him the payment of the Six Guineas & charge
the same to Your H. Serv*
Letters to the Council. 531
[Will'm Dunster To His Excellency The Governor and Council] No Date
May it please Your Excellency and Council, Whereas your Ap-
plication who has resided in Queen Anns County Near Six Years;
Always Acted Agreeable to the Laws of the State, which I am per-
swaded Can be well Testifyed, I Left England in Ocf 1774; Arrived
at Annapolis in December of the same year; with Intention to get
Passage to Jamaica; to receive Sundry Sums of money which I Left
for my Brother to receive by a Letter of Attorney; as many Unfor-
seen Accidents happend Early after my Arrival: and Likewise the
Unfortunate Contentions betwixt Great Britain And the United
States, is the Motives that posponded my Application, in hopes of
Happy ; and Early Determination to the War now subsisting, as that
happy Llour seems to be a remote Distance, and I am Advanced in
Years: Likewise by a fall from a horse Upwards of fifteen months
ago : which I am Afraid in a short time will render me Incapable of
getting my Daily Support. Wherefore Hon''^ Sirs, I hope you will
grant me a pass to New York as the most Convenient place to pro-
cure a passage to Jamaica.
We the Subscribers are of opinion the detention of the within
petitioner here would be of little Service to America
John Brown Sam Ridgaway James O Bryon
Tho^ Fitzsimons John Fisher Clem. Sewell
[Pierre Savarit to Son Excellence Monsieur Le Gouverneur et Xo Date
Messieurs du Conseil D'Etat du Maryland] Na 30°°''
Letter
Messieurs Pierre Savarit, interresse avec M M Senet Wmdet et Xo. n
Compagnie, proprietaire de la manufacture royalle d'arme le Charles-
ville en france, dans I'Etablisement d'une manufacture continentalle
d'armes, fondrie de Canons, et fourniture generalle d'armes aux
Etats unis, en Consequence de deux Contracts, L'un avec I'honnor-
able Congres, I'autre avec I'Etat de Virginie a I'honneur de Voux
representee avec respect
Ou'etant muni des plains pouvoirs de sa Comp' il est expressement
venee dans cette Ville a fin de Vous faire les offres a service de lad'
Compagnie, pour tous les objetre dont vous avez, on aurez besoin
pour r Equipement et entretient des troupes et places de cet Etat, le
quels objets vous seront fournier en bloc le plustot possible, Si vous
en avez besoin dans le moment et ensuitte dans une quantite fixee
d'anne en annee pendant huit ans a les prix et suivant les modelles
et Conditions regies par les parties interessees Le Sieur Savarit
aura I'Honneur de Vous donner de Nive voix IMessieurs. guard
vous I'exigerez tous les ecclaircessements et renseignements neces-
saires pour fixer vos ydees, et a servir vos determinations avant de
prendre aucuns engagaments avec luy ; les avantager de ses propo-
532 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book sitions sont si evident qu'il devient Superflu de les detaillir, Jl se
No. 30 Borne a Vous prier de Vouloir bien les prendre en Consideration, et
de luy rendre une reponse le plustot qu'il vous Sera possible.
Letter Pierre Savarit agree an nom de La Compagnie de faire aussitot
^^ possible toutes les fournitures dout L'Estat du Maryland a besoin
aux Conditions suivantes Scavoir.
1° Que J'Etai fera davance des remises en f ranee au Entre-
preneurs-pour la moitie de ses Demandes lesquelles remises Seront
Vendu an plus grand avantage de L'Etat Sous la Commission de
cinq pour Cent.
2° Que les entrepreneurs auront aussi ui une Commission de Cinq
pour Cent sur I'achat de tous les objets de les Demander a I'exception
des armes et dependance done les prix Seront fixes icy pour ce qui
regarde les petites armes a feu et en france pour le qui regarde ses
Canons affuts &c^ provenant de la manufacture et ateliers des En-
trepreneurs
3° Que L'Etat S'engagera a faire de seconder remises aux Entre-
preneurs dans six mois a Compter du jour du depart de france des
fournitures susdittes pour les dittes remises apres avoir ete vendues
Comme dessus et avoir preleve la Commission de Cinq pour Cent
etre employee a payer le restant des avances des Entrepreneurs
4° En fin que I'Etat payera dix pour cent d'interet des avances du
fret et des assurences Si les Entrepreneurs Sout charges de ces objets
et en leur remboursant le Capital tel qu'il le trouvera exister lors des
Expeditions.
No Date [John Hughes To His Excellency Thomas Sim Lee & the Honr^'=
Members of Council]
Relying on y'' Humane Dispositions, I Presume to approach y*^
Honours in the most suppliant manner, in hopes I may be found one
of the many Examples of your tenderness and mercy. Your Humble
Petitioner most Honourable Gentlemen Begs leave to offer to Your
Consideration, a series of Continued Hardships Undergone in the
many Campaignes he has served in 15 in the service of Britain & 4
in the American Service : which together with the Increase of Age
(now 51 years) Has occasioned many Corporal Disorders in Par-
ticular Rheumatic Pains, allmost without Litermission By which
means the Duties of Camp & Fatigues of march are Become too
arduous for me to Endure. My Wife and Family in the next Place
Honour'd Gentlemen thro' Poverty and Informity are Suffering for
the Common Necessaries of Life, During my absence. All which
taken Gentlemen into Your Consideration, I hope will Induce you to
Commiserate my hard Fortune & to Discharge from the Service
Your most Humble Petitioner and Obedient servant
Letters to the Council. 533
[The Petition endorsed by: Isaac Clare, Jarvis Avis, Richard Red Book
Evrest, John Williams, Kinsey Gardner, Joseph Gardner, Lyas "' ^
Dotson, John Mills, James Dotson, John Pautoy, William Gray,
The* Gray, Eason Edmonds, Jn" Pitcher, Sam' Pitcher, Leonard
Mills, Edward Trueman, F. Williams, Thos Boney.]
[Bennett Mathews to Gov Lee] ^'« Ltate
His Excellency Sir Wensday Septem"^ the fourth Calep Hall in
the Boat Liberty came along side the Independance at North Point
and Informed me he had stores for New Town Chester with your
orders which I have Taken upon me to Stop and sent her back to
Baltimore, which Sir I hope you will Excuse as there is no Passing
the Bay at this time there Being a Large Ship Laying off Swan
Point and two Tenders which came down the Bay to day one other
Large Ship Stood down the Bay to Annapolis and at four o'clock
in the Evening saw the smoke of several Cannon of Kent Island and
soon after saw one Large Ship Standing up the Bay off Love Point,
I shall still Continue my Station heare to watch if they make any
attempt on this Port which I shall inform you with and shall give
you all the Inteligence shall appear to me ; I could wish the other
Galleys was down the River as they would be of Great use as one
Galley is two much Exposed with there Tenders & Boats to take a
full view of them
P. S. Should the Bay be not clear to Morrow and you think
Proper if David comes down I think we shall be able to Convoy
Calip Hall across to Easton Neck there was three Large Ships went
down Past Swan Point yesterday about four o'clock.
[Rebecker Phelps To his Excellency Thomas Sim Lee Esq'' Gov- Xo Date
ernor of Maryland, and To his Honourible Council]
the Humbel Petition of Rebecker Phelps Widdow of James Phelps,
who Departed this Life on yesterday the 26 of this instant, by a long
and tedgus Spel of the Dropsey, which has Renderd him unabel to be
of any Maner of assistance to himself or your Humbel Petitioner
or his famely of poore helples Children, and has Redused your
Petitioner by his sickness & the severity of Times, To the Necessity'
of Beggin your Excellencys Releaf in Gettin him some plank to Make
a Cofifen, as it not in your Humble Petitioners power to purchase as
Much, and I hope the Honble Council will Consider the Distress of
their Humble Petitioner, and Distribute as ]\Iuch as will inabel their
Humble Petitioner to Burey her Deceased Husband, which will
Ever in Dutey bound in Gage the prayers of your Petitioner.
534 Journal and Correspondence.
Red Book [Elizabeth Halley To His Excellency Thomas Sim Lee Esquire
N Date Governor of Maryland and To His Honourable Council.]
The Humble Petition of Elizabeth Haley of the City of Annapolis
Wife of Caleb Haley a Soldier in the service of this State and now
on duty at the American Camp Humbl Sheweth That Your Peti-
tioner is in very poor and low circumstances and out of all manner
of employ by means whereof she is entirely incapable of providing
herself with the real necessarys of life.
That your Petitioner's Husband has already served in three Cam-
• paigns and Your Petitioner hath never hitherto received the least
public support.
In consideration whereof Your Petitioner humbly prays your
Excellency and Honours to order rations to be allowed her until
she can otherways be enabled to support herself and to grant her such
further and other relief as her case requires
No Date [Dorthy Hedrington To His Excellency Thomas Simm Lee Esquire
Governor of Maryland and To His Honourable Council]
The Memorial and Petition of Dorothy Hedrington of the City of
Annapolis Widow Sheweth That Your Memorialist is a Native of
Great Britain where her Friends now reside and her Interest is
deposited and having no connections in any part of the United States
of America is anxious to return to her native Country by the way
of New York but as she cannot possibly travel there, through the
United States or cross the lines without a regular Passport
Your Memorialist humbly prays Your Excellency and Honours to
grant her a passport by virtue whereof she may be enabled to travel
thro' the United States to the City of New York and cross the lines
without the least stop or impediment from the Military or Civil
Powers of any of the States through which she may happen to pass
or travel.
No Date [H. Hollingsworth To His Excellency the Governor and the
Honorable Council of the State of Maryland]
• The Memorial of Henry Hollingsworth Humbly Sheweth, that
your Memoralist was appointed by your Excellency and Honors in
the year 1779 to Borrow money on Loan office Certifycates in behalf
of the State, and did obtain the three sums of money as p"" the
account attending this Memorial, amounting to six thousand nine
Hundred and two pounds fifteen shillings, which sums, ware Re-
ceated for by your Memorialist according to the instructions given
him, and which moneys from necessity ware immediately apply'd
to the uses of this and the United States, a report made thereon
as soon as convenient to your Excellency and Honors, and Credit
Letters to the Council. 535
given to this State, on your Memorialists Books, Soposing Certify- Kcl Book
cates (bearing Interest) in the names of the persons from whome ^
the several Sums ware Borrowed, could be had at a future day, on
your Memorialist making a formal applycation for said Ccrtifycates,
do finde that the Law for borrowing money on Ccrtifycates was
discontinued before said Ccrtifycates were apply'd for, (which your
Memorialist was unacquainted with)
Your Memorialist therefore Humbly pray (that as the said
moneys Rec'^ ware Immediately apply'd to the uses of the States)
that Ccrtifycates bearing Intrest from the date of the Rcceaval of
said money, may be Issued to the several persons from whome the
said Loan was obtained, or such other order taken in the premises
as to your Excellency and Honors shall seem Just and meet.
INDEX.
[The names of Governors Thomas Johnson and Thomas Sim Lee and of the Council are
not included, when named in the address or superscription of letters. Places in .Maryland
have no State indicated.]
Abbott, Samuel, 28.
Abell, Barton, 201. Cuthbert,
144, 281. Ignatius, 201, 270.
John, 44. John Horn, 270.
Jonathan, 140.
Acton Hall, 402.
Adams, Col., 390. Francis, 271.
Ignatius, 212. John, 304, 478.
Peter, 64, 69, 71, 322, 327, 329,
334, 412. Robert, 309, 310.
William, 219, 221-224, 252.
Adamson, John, 248.
Addison, Col. John, 13.
Adlum, John, 520.
Admiralty Court, 141. Judge
of, 62.
Airey, Thomas Hill, 444, 448.
Aisquith, William, 19, 491, sn.
Alby, John, 494.
Aldridge, Nicholas, 209.
Alexander, Mrs., 106. Miss Isa-
bella, 445. Mark, 414. (Brig),
17-
Alexandria, Va., 137, 198, 200,
267, 336, 408, 479. 483, 521,
530.
Allen, , 53, Archibald, 248.
Charles, 414. Eleanor, 351.
Mrs. Elizabeth, 137. Michael,
520. Moses, 31.
Allnut, Lawrence, 120. William,
22.
Ames, Shadrack, 11, 362, 435.
Ammunition, 500, 523.
Amos, Mordecai, 19. William,
17.
Anderson, , 353, 456. Archi-
bald, 168. James, 289, 290,
206. Richard, 165.
Andrews, Benjamin, 352. Dan-
iel, 332.
Annapolis, named, 139, 154, 155,
157, 163, 178, 185, 189, 206,
227, 231, 244, 24s, 264, 333,
349, 35=;. 360, 362, 364. 371-
373, 378, 382, .387, 388, 390-
393, 396, 402, 406-408, 412,
416, 431. 43S, 446, 448, 451,
454, 457, 46S, 468, 471-473.
479, 482, 48s, 486, 488, 489,
492-494, 499, 514, 519, 522,
524, 525, 528-531, S33, 534.
Gallies sold at, 87. Matrosses
at, 28, 41, 84. (Privateer), 99.
Anne Arundel County, 18, 27,
28, 42, 48, 59, 63, 83, III, 112,
157, 209, 210, 215, 227, 243,
251, 253, 271, 273, 304, 307,
328, .347, .349, 355-
Annis, John, 55.
Antelope (Schooner), 257.
Appoquiminink, 253, 335.
Archer, Capt., 184, 503. John,
19, 22. Thomas & Co., 360.
Armitagc, William, 10.
Arms, 8, 52, 205, 206, 208, 216,
222, 224, 252, 267, 268, 280,
308, 330, 3.34, 343-345. 353.
355-358. 531. .S.32.
Armstrong, Rev. Mr., i. George,
165. James, 181. John, 54, 97.
Robert, 18. Thomas, 123.
Army, needs of, 387, 406.
Artificers Companies, 363, 430.
Artillery, 3, 28, 41, 42, 57, 62,
66, 68, 72, 73, 75, 96, 97, loi,
104, 106, 115, 125, 168, 169,
174. 363, 368, 390, 391, 430,
476, 483. 491, 493, 494-
Ashcraft, John, 115.
Ashmead, , 146. Joseph, 216.
Samuel, 17.
Asking (Askin), Mrs. Hannah,
227. Solomon, 9.
Atkins, Joshua, 178, 179.
Atkisson, Capt., 492.
Attorney at law, 495.
Audett, Joseph, 282.
Auditor General, see Uriah
P'orrest.
Ausley, James, 143.
Austin, Alexander, 132, 462.
James, 130.
Avis, Jarvis, 533.
Bacon, 193, 2x32, 204, 212, 225,
231, 239, 240-242, 244, 246,
253, 254, 268, 514, 516. Wil-
liam, 184.
Baden, Benjamin, 210. Thomas,
210.
Bagness, Jacques, 168, 169.
Bahama Islands, 302.
Bailey (Baily, Haley), Benja-
min, 49. James, 181. Mont-
joy, 234, 254, 355. Robert,
102. 132, 140. Thomas, 130.
William, Jr., 293.
Baize 60.
Baker, Abraham, 97. Boston,
34- Francis, 30.
Baldwin, Henry, 69, 70, 168,
313, 334, 345-
Ballard, John, 115.
537
Baltimore County, 19, 25, 38,
47, 53, 57, 60, 63. 76, 86, 87.
90, 92, 108, 109, i2r, 122,
142, 158, 161, 166, 160, 173,
179, 188, 196, 197, 215, 226.
227, 247, 254, 258, 262, 268,
269, 271, 274-276, 280, 285,
289, .303. 322, 324, 334, 343,
351. 355, 380, 403, 414, 437,
445, 451, 452, 483. 48s, 487.
.504, S07, 514.
Baltimore Town, 8, 10, 16, 21,
25, 35, 30. 40, 47, 58, 59, 61,
62, 65, 78, 81, 87, 88, 92-94,
97, loi, 102, no, 115, 119,
125-127, 130,132, 135, 143. 145.
1.54. 155. 158, 159. 161, 162,
167, 171, 172, 174, 185, 191-
197, 206, 208, 209, 214, 217,
218, 220, 223, 226, 227, 230,
233. 235, 237, 248, 249, 255-
257, 260, 265. 267, 269, 271,
273, 276, 277, 280, 282, 285,
289, 291, 293-295, 300, 302.
303. 313. 317. .341. 351. 354-
357. .360, 366, 367, 369, 371.
372, 374, 376-379. 385, 387,
389, 391, 393, 394, 396. 399-
401, 404, 406, 408, 411, 413,
4i4>, 416-419, 427. 428, 431,
432, 435-4.39. 441. 448, 449.
454. 457-459. 462, 463, 466,
468-471, 475, 477. 479, 482-
484. 488, 489. 491-493. 499.
502-504, 507, 508, 5 1 1-5 14, 517,
524, 525, 530, 533- (Schooner),
130, 131. 4.36, 455, 469.
Baltzel, Charles, 81, 295, 364.
Baltzer, John, 82.
Bank of England, Stock in, 50,
51-
Banks, William, 86, 407, 411.
Banning, .^sa. 230. Henry, 22,
28. Jeremiah, 22, 31, 372.
Barber, Mrs. Mary, 26.
Barbone, John, 436.
Barclay, James, 251.
Barlow, John, 191, 224. Rich-
ard, 224.
Bamaby, , 383.
Barnes, Col., 360. Joseph, 248.
271. Richard, 19, 42, 308, 378.
Barnwell, James, 271, 320.
Barrack, Philip. 54.
Barrels. 453. 476, 477.
Barren Creek, 271.
Barrett, Jesse, 175. Joshua, 162.
538
Index.
Barron, Capt., 283, 295, 302, 311.
Barrow, Samuel, I39-
Barwick, Handle, 520. John,
520. William, 520.
Bascome, Benjamin, 451.
George, 45 1-
Bassford, William, 84.
Bastardy, 85.
Baxley, John, 359-
Baxter, John, 492. Joseph, 25,
77, 179, 428.
Bayard, George, 146. William,
18.
Bayer, See Boyer.
Bayless (Bailiss), James, 86.
Samuel, 17.
Baylor, Col., 209.
Beach, Benjamin, 150.
Beacham, , 4i7, 4i9-
Beall, , 397, 402. Clement,
83, 116. Elisha, 520. George,
82, 133, lei, 287, John, 222,
239, 243, 270, 271, 322. Joshua,
17, 2D4, 221, 258, 264, 490.
500, 521, 523, 525. Robert,
248. Samuel of Samuel, 120.
Thomas, 83, 84, I33. 192, 248,
291, 293, 29s, 323, 331, 424.
512, 517, 528. Walter, 20, I33-
William Lloyd, 54, 55. 99. I33.
315, 320, 451. William M.,
16. William Murdock, 520.
Zephaniah, 120.
Bear, George, 44, 82, 114, iSi-
Beatty, , 178. 397, 402, 512.
James, 520. Thomas, 44, 45,
80-82, 113, 114, 190. William,
16, 54, 55, 80, 81, 113, 175-177,
286, 313, 32s, 330, 336.
Beck, James, 4, I7-
Becraft, , 512, 517-
Beef, IS, 21, 25, 32, 36, 153, 158,
159, 166, 186, 189, 195, 204,
212, 241, 244, 246, 253, 254,
259, 334, 340, 358, 367, 382,
383, 412, 416, 420, 458, 483,
487, SOS. Sii. S14, 517.
Belt, Josias, 203.
Benedict Town, 271.
Bennett, James, 312, 313. Jesse,
17, 109, 310, 368.
Benson, Peregrine, 166. Perry,
2S.
Bentley, William, 520.
Benton, Vinson, 19, 28.
Berger, Philip, 520.
Bermuda, 32, 114, 125, 177, 185,
107, 199, 375, 376, 451. 494,
502, 511.
Berry, Elisha, 13. Robert, 33,
121, 123, 124, 130, 131, ISO,
IS4, 156, 160, 161, 182, 184,
18s, 195, 205-207, 224, 242,
248, 249, 251, 2S2, 256, 269,
27s, 276, 280. 282, 284, 305,
306, 328, 461. William, 17.
Zacharia, 203, 524.
Berryman, John, 109, 134, 230.
Bestpitch, , 37.
Betsey (Schooner), 6.
Betsworth, 1., 288, 289.
Bevan (Bivan), Charles, 65,
147, 184. Thomas, 12.
Bewley, Joseph, 22.
Bickham, James, 332.
Bicknall, Evan, 65.
Biddle, Col., 479- Owen, 367-
510-512.
Bigham, James, 273.
Biggs, Samuel, 146.
Bills of Credit, Si, 205, 206, 214,
223, 225, 243, 244, 246, 258,
260, 270, 272, 27S-277, 279,
281, 285, 297, 300, 313, 31b,
342, 362, 460, SOI, S19, 528.
Bird, Empson, 125. Richard,
i6s. 237, 339-
Birkhead, Christopher, 22, 31,
142, 519.
Biscoe, Bennett, 18.
Black Prince (brig), 109.
Blacklock, Richard, 248. Thom-
as, 210.
Blackmore, Samuel, 248. Wil-
liam, 120.
Blackstone, George, 417-419.
Bladensburgh, 271, 500, 521, 523.
Blaine, Ephraim, 5, 6, 20, 29, 50,
146, 360, 361, 368, 376, 380,
381, 392, 395, 403, 412, 419,
440, 447, 463, 472, SOS, SIS-
Blair, John, 132.
Blake, , 508. Charles, 100,
209, 223, 243, 244, 275, 28s,
290, 301, 302, 349, 475. Peter,
170, 488.
Blakeston, John, 18.
Blandford, Ignatius, 234, 273.
Blankets, 21, 33, 37. 63, 129, 133,
137, 14s, 152, 153, 169, 170,
175, 180, 248, 249, 256, 280,
298, 300, 319, 336, 227, 341,
345, 366, 368, 379, 386, 390.
399, 432, 458, 459, 462-464,
471, 472, 478, 480, 484, 488,
489, S08.
Blossom (Schooner), no.
Blunt's, 271.
Board of War, letters to, 107,
112, 136, 191, 224, 234, 242,
256.
Boarman, Richard, 253.
Bohemia, 468.
Boisbrun, , 30, 35.
Bolton, John, 112, 129, 230, 232,
234, 241, 373,, 420.
Bond, Gerard, 18, 270, 3i5-
John, 22. Richard, 230.
Thomas, 18, 373-374, 377, 4o6,
499. William, 18, 19.
Boney, Thomas, 533.
Bomier, Mrs., 163.
Boon (Boone), Foster, 12. Ig-
natius, 234, 258, 273, 346, 351-
John, III, 112, 147, 148, 321,
322, 334. Thomas, 185.
Booth, Bartholomew, 257. Jon-
athan, 230. Richard, 443-
Bordley, James, 19, 27, 28. John
Beale, 383, 395, 412. William,
16, 142, 157, 46s, S29.
Boroughs, James, 18.
Bosley, Walter, 345.
Boston (Mass.), 436, 438, 441.
Bouldin, Thomas, 230.
Bowdle, Tristram, 271.
Bowie, Allen, 271, 302. Fielder,
4, 7. 8, 17.
Bowles, William, 38, 347.
Bowley, Daniel, loi, 104, 129,
148, 267, 273, 276, 277, 303,
392, 393, 454, 499, S02.
Boyd, Abraham, 17. Thomas, 4,
17, 524. Thomas (of Abra-
ham), 2, 4, 79.
Boyer, Michael, 23, 80, 81, 82,
126, 141, 144, 203, Z04, 294-
299, 364, 466. Peter, 81.
Boyle, Daniel, 186. James, 194,
213, 320.
Bracco, John, 31, 470.
Bradford, William, 17, 137.
Bradhurst, Benjamin, no.
Bradley, Cornelius, 341. Na-
than, 126.
Brannon, Timothy, 294.
Brashear, Ignatius, 163.
Braughan (Breemaghme), Pat-
rick, 87, 105.
Bravet, , 499, 507.
Breedon, Enoch, 270.
Brengle, Lawrence, 520.
Brevit, John, 185.
Brewer, John, 341, 348.
Brewer, Richard (Schooner
Boat), 155-
Brice, James, i, 6, 11, 45, 64, 76,
98, 118, 140, 143, 164, 181, 18s,
188, 208, 210, 219, 221, 247,
271, 312, 337, 352, 446. John,
II, 46, 81, 96, 116, 124, 164,
221, 233, 251, 298, 306, 308,
321, 237, 341-
Bricks, 451.
Brig, 393.
Briscoe, Clement, 344. Gerard,
20. Hanson, 18. John Han-
son, 18. Robert, 18.
British vessels, 393, 398, 422.
British vessels in Chesapeake
Bay, 156, 160, 161, 238, 245,
251, 267, 269, 273, 277, 280,
283. British Property in
Maryland, 50, 51.
Brittain, Samuel, 459-
Brittany, 60.
Brittingham, Solomon, 150.
Broad Creek, Prince George's
Co., 322. Broad Creek Ferry,
Queen Anne's County, 382.
Brogden, William, 170.
Brookes (Brooks), Benjamin,
165. Charles, I43- Francis,
201. John, 17s. John Smith,
17, 203, 215, 222, 229, 328,
338, 501, 524. Nicholas, 210.
Broome, John, 367. John
Hooper, 18.
Index.
539
Brown (Browne), Capt, 2, q6,
390, 391. Aquila, 19, 28, 382.
Bois, 30, 35. Dr. Gustavus,
126. Henry. 257. John, 19,
27, 28, 128, 210, S3I. Nathan,
271. William, 146, 358,
Brown'.s (Queen Anne's
County), 271.
Bruce, John, 120. Norman, 5,
201. William, 165.
BrufF, James, 121, 102, 210, 22.3,
226, 263, 301, 308, 326, 327,
333- Joseph, 367. Richard,
139. Thomas, 342. William,
9. 19, 27, 373. Bruffs Land-
ing, 271.
Brumlield, Thomas, 508.
Brussels (Belgium), 477.
Bryan, Arthur, iii. John, 282.
Richard, 143, 152, 236, 448.
Buchanan, Andrew, 19, in, 226,
254, 258, 351, 355, 356, 445,
452, 463, 515. Archibald, 102,
no, 502. George, no. James,
190, 206, 226. Robert, 35, 52,
394, 400, 403-
Buckskin, Breeches, 379.
(Ship), 415, 416.
Buffington, Jonathan, 285.
Buisson, Rene, 485.
Bull, Mrs., 55.
Bullen, , 65. John, 28, 74,
75, loi, 139, 143, 243, 257,
262, 266, 267, 281, 295, 320,
330, 334. 419. 494.
Buly, Philip, 268.
Bunbury, Benjamin, 142.
Burgess, Basil, 209. Edward,
20, 133, 258. John, 139. John
Magruder, 13. Joshua, 87,
in, 112. Mordecai, 203, 524.
Philemon, 209. Richard, 203,
524. Vachel, 87, 200 234, 272,
326, 327.
Burglary, 263, 287.
Burk (Burke), , 530. Ben-
jamin, 97. Patrick, 248, 306.
Burnet, Mrs. Mary, 227.
Bushtown, 193, 214.
Bussey, Jesse, 19.
Butt, Barrack, 135. Mark, 99.
Butter, 416, 436.
Buttons, 402, 454, 455, 458, 459,
471.
Byns, James, ;i7, 236. Joseph,
37.
Cadiz, Spain, 264, 465.
Cain, John, 459.
Caldcleiigh, Mrs. Jane, 31, 210.
Caldwell, Samuel, 12, 360.
Calhoun, James, 19, 29, 40, 47,
53. 90, 139, 268, 276, 280, 285,
286, 294, 303, 305, 331, 333,
339, 343, 344, ^46, 347, 354.
355, 369, 372, 374, 377, 39i,
.393, 463. 485, 511, 512. &
Gist, 213.
Callahan, Dennis, 12. John, 145,
281, 285, 519. Thomas, 352.
Calvert County, 22, 57, 63, 162,
202, 215, 250, 265, 266, 271,
281, 287, 321, 343, 354. 457,
. 473, SoH.
Cambridge, 268, 454.
(Jamp Kettles, 104, 153, 178.
Campbell, Capt., 16, Mrs., 33.
ICneas, 20, 133. Francis, 7.
William, 233.
Cancer, 278.
Candles, 416, 503.
Cannon, 10, 41, 62, 159, 220,
223, 224, 262, 279, 459, 483,
48s, S04, 531, 532. (See Con-
ner.)
Canteen, 485.
Cape Francais, 385, 398, 436.
Cape Henry, 524.
Carey, John, 209. John Due,
295.
Carlile, John, 318, 319, 424, 526.
Carlton, Capt., 523.
Carmichael, Richard B., 130.
William, 128.
Caroline County, 9, 20, 48, 49,
63, 98, 130, 132, 144, 161, 207,
215, 230, 245, 271, 3 1 5, 437,
473, 493-
Carpenter, Humphrey, 98.
Carr, John, 166.
Carradine, Thomas, 19, 374.
Carroll, Daniel, i, 5, 11, 17, 28,
46, 162, 165, 185, 186, 208,
221, 222, 257, 310, 326, 350.
378, 385, 399-
Carsdolph, Jacob, 431.
Carter, James, 152, James E.,
208. William, 54, 248.
Cartey, Isaac, 403.
Cartwright, John, 18. William,
18.
Carvery, Patrick, 84, 85.
Casson, James, 230. Thomas,
230.
Castle, Peter, 54.
Caswell, James, 57. Robert, 17.
Cato (Brig), 358.
Cattle, 287, 288, 307, 316, 326,
349-
Caulfield, Robert, 436.
Caulk, John, 271.
Cawood, Benjamin, 278.
Caylle, St. Louis, 485.
Cecil County, 22, 26, 27, 47, 49,
57, 58, 60, 63, 77, 84, 91, 9^,
119, 125, 130, 143, 144, 161,
178, 215, 230, 231, 244-246,
253, 261, 315, 335, 337, 342,
427, 443, 445. 447, 468, 474,
475, 495, 502.
Cellar, George, 11.
Centurion (Schooner), 115.
Chadwick, Genl., 341.
Chaille, Peter, 18, 19, 190.
Chalmers, John, 48, 59, 73, 115.
i6d, 195, 211, 280, 336, 339.
358.
Chamberlaine, James, 28. Lloyd,
259, 263. 268.
Chambers, Benjamin, 26. Mrs.
Margaret, 278.
Chamicr (Qialmers), Mr*.
Achsah, vii, 77, 76, 103, 32fj,
371, 447, 484. Daniel, vii, 77,
78, 447.
Chance (Schooner), 109.
Chancellor, Salary of, 34, 44,
124, 202.
Chandler's Point, 271.
Chapline, Joseph, 460, 4^3,
Charles County, 19, 35, 42, 47,
54, 63, 106, 107, 215, 221, 236,
253, 262, 271, 278, 293. 308,
342, 347, 377, 442, 471, 502,
512, 518, 521.
Charleston (S. C), 503, 516,
S18. 521, 528.
Charlestown (Cecil County),
388. (Charles County). 502.
Chase, Mrs., 281. Jeremiah
Townlcy, n, 14, 46, 80, 85,
92, 103, 109, 140, 221, 248,
249, 256, 338, 354, 421, 426,
459, 488, 492. Samuel, 18, 35,
41, 47, 62, 79, go, 92, 104, 109,
III, 119, 151, 191. 206, 302,
321, 340, 345, 386. (Ship),
135, 195, 514.
Chatlain (Chatting), Margaret,
211, 308.
Cheese, John, 317.
Chesapeake Bay, 156, 161, 238,
267, 284, 288, 289, 290, 292,
293, 295, 296, 311, 313, 3S4-.356,
377, 383, 401, 410, 422, 441,
476, 488, 510, 533.
Cheshire, John, 126, 180, 236.
Chester, Samuel, 57, 437. (Pa.),
363, 369, 467. (Galley), 73.
367, 446, 462.
Chestertown, 229, 230, 232, 234,
241, 245, 362, 373, 407, 420,
465.
Chever, John, 168, 169, 286, 318,
320, 3^7.
Chew, John, 69, 71. Richard,
III, 147, 160, 355. Roger, 530.
Samuel, 22.
Chickamuxen Creek, 271, \\->
461.
Chilton, Thomas. 248.
Chippy. Joshua. 144.
Chob, Jonathan, 257.
Chocolate, 429. 433, 434-
Choptank Bridge, 271. River,
5.30.
Christian, Col., 475.
Christiana, Del., 388, 474-476,
479-
Qiristie. Miss Elizabeth, 188.
Miss Jane. i83.
Chumm, Zacharia. 271.
Clagett, Alexander, 96. 180.
482. Charles, 13, 271. Hora-
tio. 187. Joseph \\Tiite, 13.
Richard, 271. Thomas, 17,
192, 200. 465.
Clancy, Edward. 114, 451.
Clandenin. James, 17.
Clare, Isaac, 22, 533.
540
Index.
Dark (Qarke), Elijah, 230.
James, 64, 138, 465. John, 10,
185. Joseph, 213. Peter, 235.
Richard, 345. Samuel, 224.
William, 28, 403. William of
William, 57.
Clarkson, William, 146.
Qarridge, Henry, 187.
Clay, Joseph, 314.
Claypoole, James, 16.
Clayton, Pemberton, 264.
Qeland, Thomas, 162.
Clemens (Clements), Basil, 273.
Henry, 44, 69, 71, 82, 138, 139,
151, 188, 322, 323. Leonard,
253.
Clifford, Monica, 330.
Qiffts, 271, 321.
Clifton, James, 254.
Clinton, Gen. (British), 528.
Clothing, 9, 12, 14-16, 27, 32, 33,
35, 36, 38, 40, 42, 46, 47, S8,
60, 70, 72, 81, 85, 88, 90, 97,
102, 117, 118, 122, 126, 129,
135, 140, 144, 145, 149, IS2,
153, 155, 156, 160, 168, 173-
175, 190, 191, 204, 211, 213,
219, 220, 229, 234, 238, 24s, 249,
250, 256, 264, 265, 270, 272,
292, 299, 300, 309, 310, 318,
319, 330, 331, 358, 366-368,
375, 377, 379, 380, 386, 389,
390-392, 397, 399, 406, 407,
411, 414, 424, 427, 428, 432,
435, 445, 448, 449, 451, 454-
456, 458, 459, 461, 462, 464,
466, 467, 471, 475, 478, 480,
484, 48s, 488, 489, 491, 492,
498, 517, 527, vi.
Coale, , 335. Michael, 117.
Samuel Stringer, 19.
Cock, Samuel, 234, 254, 272, 338.
Cockey, Edward, 25, i6g. John,
275, 345. Joshua, 57, 280, 322.
Cockran, John, 175.
Coe, Richard, 69, 71.
Coffee, 214, 286, 296-299, 318,
321, 323, 326, 327, 429, 433,
434, 452.
Coffin, plank for, 533.
Cole, , 78. Elijah, 85, 143,
144, 404, 411, 451, 453. Wil-
liam, 97.
Coleburn's Creek, 271.
Colegate, John, 114, 115.
Coleson, Henry, 28.
Collins, James, 72. John, 73,
212.
Combs, Bennett, 201.
Commegys, Cornelius, 146.
Compton, Edmund, 2, 4, 168,
340, 341. John, 295.
Concoa, John, 57.
Connecticut, 425, 447.
Conner, Dennis, 150. Newton,
35, 436. Thomas, 120, 248.
Connerly (Connoly), Lt. Col.
John, 136. Mrs. Ann, 123.
Jeremiah, 37. Mrs. Margaret,
123. Rachel, 123.
Conqueror Galley, 124, 461.
Contee, Richard, 309, 310.
Continental Congress, Acts of,
76. Contribution to, 46, 54,
58, 74, 84, 87, 112, 183, 184,
215, 228, 29s, 296, 301, 302,
332, 384, 434, 435, 444, 460,
471, 476, 480, 481, 497, 498,
507, 510, 515, 516, 518. 520,
522, 523, 527, 528. Corres-
pondence with Committee of
Cooperation, 194, 205, 216,
241. Correspondence with
Delegates in, 38, 76, 88, 89,
182, 215, 223, 235, 237, 238,
243, 266, 281, 296, 299, 317,
335. (See also James Forbes
and George Plater.) Corres-
pondence with President of,
177, 178, 192, 202, 205, 227,
234. (See also Samuel Hunt-
ington.) Delegates needed,
498. Pay of Members, 45, 46,
236.
Convoy, 207, 222. (See also
Troops.)
Conway (Connaway), ,309,
319. John Span, 19. Law-
rence, 22. Robert, 408.
Thomas, 17.
Cooke, Charles, 130. George,
520.
Cooper, John, 529. Perry, 216.
Thomas, 191.
Cope, John, 98.
Coppage, Philip, 146.
Cord, Joshua, 41, loi.
Coroners, 22, 39, 42, 45, 125-
Cosden, Jesse, 16.
Council, Clerk of, 14, 45. Elec-
tion of, II, 14.
Coursey, Hampton, 132, 133.
Henry D., 130.
Court of Appeals, Judge of, 162.
Courtenay (Courtney), Henry,
451. Hercules, 19, 303.
Courts, John, 181.
Covington, Edward, 146, Henry,
146.
Coward, William, 145.
Cowman, Joseph, 281. Richard,
227, 251, 328.
Cox, John, 230, 335, 403, 447,
475.
Crabb, John, loi.
Crackall, Thomas, 145.
Craddock, John, 19.
Craig (Craige), Adam, 203, 524-
James, 221.
Craigie, Dr., 406.
Cramphin (Cramplin), (Tharles,
132. Richard, 203, 524.
Crawford, David, 17, 34, 340.
Jacob, 69, 71, 96, 112, 184,
315, 325, 341, 342, 426.
Cray, John, 44, 82, 151.
Creton, James, 17.
Crisall (Crysall), John, 15, 25,
46, 62, 82, 96, 121, 146, 163,
170, 179, 222, 224, 227, 246,
252, 257, 258, 263, 26s, 276,
282, 285, 311, 320, 321, 329,
332, 333, 340, 349, 356, 382.
Cromwell, Capt., 367, 368. Lt.,
137, 138, 465- Francis, IS7-
Richard, 19, 345. Thomas, 2,
3, 14, 59, 76.
Cronise, John, 520.
Crouch, Joseph, 68.
Crow, Samuel, 120.
Cruckshanks (Crookshanks),
Charles, 6, 180, 199.
Cullam (CuUum), George, 20,
120.
Cunes, Jacob, 193, 202, 514, 516.
Currer, James, 118, 132. Wil-
liam, 124.
Curson (Richard) & Co., 97.
no, 255, 341, 468.
Cutong, Peter, 104.
Daffin, Joseph, 236, 435, 470.
Dail, William, 37.
Dallam, Francis, 26, 27, 137,
138, 148, 149. Richard, 4, 5,
20, 26, 27, 29, 40, 42, 63, 75,
80, 98, 121, 122, 133, 134, 137,
138, 148, 149, 158, 174, 17s,
178, 189, 190, 192, 193, 196,
201, 211, 212, 214, 215, 258,
261, 279, 291, 315, 326, 330,
359, 360, 376, 377, 380, 382,
408, 475, 509, 530.
Dames, John, 130,
Darrell, Benjamin, 451.
Dashiell, George, 251, 268, 269,
288, 289, 290, 313, 446, 522.
Joseph, 109, 215, 250, 251, 268,
288-290, 311, 313, 361, 446, 467,
495, 522. Josiah, 19. Robert,
207, 261, 333. & Wise, 475.
Davidson, Dr., 275. Major, 176.
, 501. John, 40, 52, 84,
177, 180, 199, .345, 419.
Davis, Charles, 68. Griffith, 248.
Jane, 163. John, 114, 451-
Rezin, 315. Richard, 54, 198,
431. Robert, 282, 305. Samuel,
16, 114, 132, 451. William,
436.
Davy, Alexander W., 90.
Dawes (Daw), John, 130. Sam-
uel, 287.
Deakins, William, 20.
Dean, John, 59, 317, 320, 323.
Deaver, Aquila, 65. Misael, 433.
De Butts, John, 18.
Decker, Frederick, 19, 162.
Decoin, John, 97.
Deer Creek, 17, 207.
Defence (Ship), 230, 386, 396,
436, 439-
Defrancy, Mr., 489.
De Grasse, Admiral, 29, 369,
383.
De Kalb, Baron, 3, 120, 165, 177,
235, 412, 426-428, 526.
Delany (Dulany), William, 448,
449.
Delaware, 103, 104, 130, 180,
185, 225, 266, 267, 283, 309,
335, 344, 381, 403. 430. 437,
Index.
541
439, 444, 448, 454- fBrix),
377, 381. Regiment, 47O.
Delozier, Daniel, 429.
Dennis, Henry, 162. John, 18,
190. Robert, 495.
Denny, Robert, .315, 319, 320,
334-
Denoon, John, 178.
Denston, John, 150.
Dent, George, 19, 378. John,
19, 42. Peter, 211. Warren,
19. 342, 378.
Denwood, Levin, 339, 340.
De Sartine, M., 490.
Deserters, 303, 313, 331, 530.
D'Estainp, Count, 362, 364, 365,
369, 401, 439, 441-
Deverix, James, 192.
Devilbiss, George, 520.
Devonish, George, 82.
Dick, Robert, 500, 523.
Dickinson, Henry, 10, 20, 30,
116, 122, 172, 194, 219, 362,
458, 493- John, 120, 125. Za-
dock, 120.
Dickson, , 491. Francis,
145. Sampson, 12.
Digges, Ignatius, 302. John, 19.
Dillon, Thomas, 155.
Discharge of soldier, 532.
Dispatch (Schooner), 99, i.^^S.
Dispatches, 192, 193, 198, 200,
206, 208, 214, 278.
Dixon (see Dickson).
Dobson, Harry, 171.
Dodd, James, 45, 82.
Dolphin, vessel, 21, 100, 124,
135, 156, 158, IS9, 161, 200,
205, 207, 221, 222, 226, 245,
246, 270, 274-276, 281, 312,
314, 321, 330, 331- 3,2?,, 345,
349, 357, 452, 459, 524, 525-
Done, Robert, 109.
Donia Antoncy, Brigantine, 25.
Donnellan, Thomas, 79, 192,
193, 196, 197, 200, 201, 204,
208, 211, 226, 248, 249, 255,
259, 260, 274, 277, 282, 286,
293, 294, 298, 299, 302, 304,
30s. 324. 329. 339, 342, 355,
3S6, S07, 514, 5 1 7, 524, 525.
Donnelly, Patrick, 168.
Donovan, Richard, 171.
Dorchester, County, 22, 26, 37,
48, 49, 63, 103, 105, 106, 125,
132, 143, IS4, 161, 187, 203,
215, 236, 239, 253, 262, 282,
289, 293, 311, 312, 342, 439,
444, 448, 470. (Schooner),
203.
Dorff, Samuel, 44.
Dority (Dorothy), Joseph, 115,
358.
Dorsey, Capt., 2, 220, 390, 391,
493, 494. Benoni, 120. Ed-
ward of John, III. John, 8,
56, 158, 386, 399, 471. John &
Co., 35, 60, 62, 6j„ 79, 90, 92,
104, no, 119, 145, 206, 226,
248, 302, 330, 380, 407. Joshua,
Jr., 243, 251, 347. Nicholas,
Jr., 18, 28. Richard, 62, 63,
07, 129, 168, 448, 449. 459.
Richard of John, 18, 28.
Robert, 158, 206. Thomas, 2,
7. & Hammond, ^7, 72, 454,
464.
Dotson, Elias, 533. James, 533-
Douglass, , 512. Benjamin,
442. James, 207.
Dove (Schooner), no.
Dover (Del.), 454
Dowden, John, 120
Dowling, Roger, 343
Downes, Charles, 19, 27, 373.
Henry, 9, 245. Philemon, 19,
374. Richard, 118. Vachel,
146, 200.
Dowson (Dawson). Capt., 195.
John, 175. Joseph, 15, 45, 98,
99, 214, 355. Robert, 130.
William, 22, 31.
Dragoons, Baylor's Regiment
of, 174.
Drane, James, 13.
Driskell, Jonathan, 150.
Driver, Matthew, 12, 13, 20, 23,
144-
Drugh, Thomas, 181.
Drugs, 104, IIS, 139, 179, 275,
276, 302, 308, 349, 406, 446,
499.
Drury, John, 181.
Dubreuil, Francis, 264.
Duck Creek, 263, 335, 467.
Duckett, Barucke, 524. John, 46,
201. Richard, Jr., 57, 203, 524.
Thomas, 4, 172.
Dudson, William, 180.
Duke of Leinster (Brig), igg.
(Brigantine), 249.
Dumestre, , 282.
Duncan, John, 146.
Dunham, Uriah, 352.
Dunk, Peregrine, 23, 141, 371,
435-
Dunn, Samuel, 417.
Dunnock, Thomas, 312.
Dunster, William, 531.
Dupre, John, 97.
Durham, Davidson, 109.
Durington, Francis, 181.
Duvall, Edward, 168, 171, 184,
234. Isaac, 55, 60, loi, 119.
Marsh M., 57, 271. Samuel,
520.
Dyer, Edward, 153, 156, 182.
Walter, 69, 71, 191.
Dyson, Bennett, 19, 512, 518.
Samuel, 120. Thomas, 54.
EadJ^ James, 132.
Eagle (Schooner), 263.
Earle, Mr., 209. Member House
of Delegates, 117.
Eastern Shore, 171, 194, 393,
410, 411, 439, 440, 489.
Eastman, , 353. Joseph, 174,
256.
Easton Neck, 533.
Eccleston, Maj., 353. John, 507.
Thomas, 27- Thomai Plrmin,
125.
fulf:len, Christopher, 113, 126,
458, '^A 517.
Edgcl, William, 12.
Edgcrly, Jvlward, 165, 171, 188,
180, 20fj, 214, 222, 224, 347,
348.
Edmiston, Samuel, 75, 185.
Edmonds, ICason, 533.
Edwards, F-dward, 00, 132. Jon-
athan, 18.
Elder, John, 19.
ICIizabethtown (N. J.), 12, 24,
31, 106, 123, 124, \26, 130, 1.37,
139, 142, 184, 186, 239, 287,
304, 342, 350, 371, 422.
Elkridge Landing, 209, 271, 4.32.
Ellicott, Andrew, 18, 28. John,
433.
Elliot, Jacob, 248. Joseph, 105.
Ellis, Richard, 1.30, 461. Thom-
as, 146.
Elton, Mrs. Jane, 227.
Embargo, 203, 225, 266, 283, 286,
292, 309, 317.
Emerson's Landing, 207, 271,
396, 412.
Emory, John Register, 19, 27,
130.
Enloes, , 417.
Ennalls, Henry, 312. Joseph,
312, 342, 470. William, 125.
Ferry, Dorchester Co., 342.
Ennis, Mrs. Christian, 227.
Erreckson, Charles, 208.
Errington (See Hedington).
Evans, , 454, 471. Elijah,
69, 93, 119, 216. Griffith, 17,
2,6. Isaac, 251.
Everhart, Martin, 500.
Everitt, Joseph, 13.
Eversfield, John, 302, 318.
Evertson, Edward, 57.
Evrest, Richard, 533.
Ewing, James, 74, 77, 85, 150,
155, 171, 207, 361. Patrick,
396, 427, 451, 463, 483, 529-
Execution, .333.
Experiment (Sloop), 302.
Express Rider, 514, 524, 525,
530.
Extradition, 247.
Fair American (Brig), 291.
Fairbrother, Francis, 72, 117,
120, 336. 339. 345.
Falcon, Bicket, 282.
Falconer, Abraham, 57, 262,
465. William, 146.
Fanny (Sloop), 125.
Faribault, Joseph, 18, 199, 436.
Faris, Mr., 369.
Farmer, John, 17. Samuel, 53-
55. 96, 109, 133, 432, 437, 445,
463. 492.
Fasting and Prayer, Day of,
140.
Fauntleroy, John, 22, 31.
542
Index.
Faw, Abraham, 15, 16, 32, 36,
40, 45, 46, 81, 126, 127, 140,
189, 204, 211, 244, 366, 386,
414, 458, 466, 517, 520.
Feddeman (Fiddeman), Philip,
285, 290.
Felicity (Schooner), 257.
Fell's Point, 289, 417-419, 452.
Felony, 448, 44Q- 485, 49i, 4Q3,
501, 502.
Fencing Carried off by Soldiers,
402, 403.
Pendant (French Man of War),
93, 422, 423, 441.
Fennell, Mrs. Mary, 227, 306,
342. William,_ 187.
Fenwick, Ignatius, 18. John,
281. Richard, 332.
Ferguson, M^illiam, 116.
Fernandes, James, 54, 234, 272.
Fero, Henry, 44..
Ferrel, John, 181.
Fickle, Benjamin, 69, 71, 176.
Finley (Findley), Eben, 168,
i6g. Edward, 2, 391. George,
57.
Finnie, William, 475.
Fish, 229. (See also Shad, Her-
ring.)
Fisher (Fischer), Adam, 151,
227, 228. Daniel, 142. John,
19, 27, 271, 531.
Fitzgerald, Col., 309, 3io. 3iQ-
Benjamin, 142.
Fitzhugh, Col., 355- Peregrine,
174. William, 202, 242, 266.
Fitzsimmons, Thomas, 28, 374,
531.
Flattery, John, 96.
Flemming, Samuel, 520. Wel-
tha, 142.
Fletcher, John, 236.
Flinn, Pharaoh, 86.
Flour & Wheat, 4, 5, 6, 11, 15,
20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 29, 30, 40,
42-44, 52, 53, 58, 61-63, 65-67,
77-80, 86-91, 93-95, 98, 100-
102, 105, 106-108, 110-113, 117,
119, 120, 124-128, 130, 131, 133-
135, 138, 143, 144, 147, 149,
150, 158, 161, 162, 164, 172,
175, 177-179. 181, 182, 189-
192, 195-198, 201, 202, 206-
209, 211, 212, 217, 225, 231,
232, 234, 235, 237, 238-242,
244, 246, 252-256, 259-261, 263,
266, 274-277, 279, 282, 283,
286, 287, 290, 292, 298, 299,
302-304, 307, 316, 323, 324, 326,
329, 331, 334, 335, 339, 344.
349-351, 353, 359, 360-363, 36s,
371, 372, 376. 377, 380-383, 38s.
386, 389, 391, 392, 394, 396-
39S, 400-406, 408-412, 414-417,
419-423, 435-443. 445-447, 450-
455, 457, 459, 460, 461, 465,
467, 469, 470, 473, 475, 476.
484, 487, 489, 490, 495, 496,
408-506, 509, 510, 512-S14, S16,
517, 522, 525, 528-530.
FIv (Sloop), 155, 174, 492.
Fogle, Andrew, 520.
Folger, Frederick, 257.
Forage, 26, 43, 47, 53, 106, 107,
143. 157-159, 195, 211, 257, 367,
370, 411, 443, 444. 450, 457,
46s, 470, 476, 479, 482, 483,
486, Sii-
Forbes, Jam.es, 136, 201, 393,
398, 422, 432, 442. John, 136.
Ford, Athanasius, 293, 297, 298,
457. Benjamin, 308, 425. John,
72, 96, 281. Joseph, 215, 282,
293, 297. 309. 326, 336, 344,
345. 347. 360, 456, 519- Robert,
201.
Forestalling & Engrossing, 50,
63, 90.
Forgery, 38.
Forman, , 447. Aaron, 433.
Ezekiel, 407, 456.
Forrest, Uriah, 25, 30, 35, 59,
68, 70, 79, 80, 100, 126, 128,
137, 145, 147, IS5-IS7, 160, 161,
163, 168, 170, 175, 176, 179,
190, 202, 216, 219, 220, 222,
223, 229, 230, 280, 295, 303,
309, 322, 351, 366, 389, 397,
399, 426, 427, 437. 445, 467,
494, 507. Zachariah, 7, 201.
Zephaniah, 201.
Fort Frederick, Prisoners &
Guard at, 11, 21, 55, 56, 79,
180, 211, 271, 336, 337, .344,
350, 352, 356, 357, 377, 392,
422, 463.
Fort Pitt, 83.
Fort Washington, 424.
Forwood, Jacob, 17.
Foster, Rigby, 339.
Fouble, Jacob, 163.
Fountain (Schooner), 341.
Fowler, Flora, 7, 16. John, 7,
8. 16. Thomas, 98.
Fox, James, 174. (Brig), no,
igo, 206.
Francis (Sloop), 185, 502, 511.
Franklin, Benjamin, 50, 51, 477.
Francis B., 271. William
Robertson, 181.
Frazier, Capt., 62, 97. James,
203. Joshua, 133. Solomon, 28.
Frederick County, 10, 16, 17, 47,
54, 58, 63, 66, 81, 113, 126,
141, 159, 175-177, 191, 194,
196, 197, 203, 215, 224-228,
257-259, 272, 273, 295, 310,
347, 351, 356, 357, 446, 463,
467, 500, 512.
Frederick Town, named, 79,
295, 298, 323, 368, 397, 404,
414, 4:28, 458, 463, 466, 510, 5 17,
519. Barracks, 32, 46. Grain
icept in, 73. Magazine in, 5,
45, 151, 226, 242, 256, 346.
Shirts sent from, 16.
Freemason (Schooner), 199.
French, Major, 364. Martin, 73.
Citizens, Privileges of, 405.
Fleet, Provisions for, 15, 21,
24, 29, 33, 52, 58, 61, 62, 66,
67, 77, 78, 80, 87-91, 93, 100,
108, no, 113, 124, 126-128,
130, 131, 135, 149, 150, 161,
162, 175, 176, 181, 182, 190,
197, 201, 209, 232, 235, 237,
303, 376, 377, 382, 385, 396,
397, 400-402, 408-411, 421-423,
436, 438-443, 447, 451, 452,
454, 455, 459, 464, 467, 469.
479, 489, 490, 495. 503, 510,
512, 513, 528, 529. Fleet,
named, 369, 383, 507. Fleet,
Letter to concerning British,
39. Fleet Arrival hoped, 193,
497, 505, 513- Commander,
205. Troops, quartering, 29.
Troops wounded, 372, 374,
375, 378.
Frere Roderique (vessel), 489.
Fretz, St. George, 376. Solo-
mon, 376.
Friend, James, 270.
Gadman, Samuel, 432.
Gaither, Capt., 140. Basil, 234.
Benjamin, 120. Edward, 1 12,
138, 157, 215. Elijah, 35.
Greenbury, 54. Henry, 20, 56,
74, 78, 98, 104, 133, 136, IS4,
160, 168, 169, 172, 177, 236.
Henry Chew, 54, 55.
Gale, Capt. of Matrosses, 58, 66,
68, 72, 73, 75, 90, loi, 104,
106, 115, 168, i6g, 236, 286,
307. 337, 363, 364, 368, 391,
430. John, 319, 349.
Galleymen, Petition of, 375.
Galleys, 9, 23, 35, 87.
Galloway, Joseph, 74. Marshall,
201.
Gantt, Fielder, 16, 510, 519.
George, 210. George, Jr., 17.
Thomas, 10.
Garchart, Jacob, 34.
Garden Island, 289.
Gardiner (Gardner), Charles,
139. John, 304. Joseph, 533.
Kinsey, 533. Richard, 74.
Samuel, 73.
Garnett, Benjamin, 165.
Garreguies, John, 330.
Garrettson, Freeborn, 103, 104,
130, 430, 439, 444. 448, 454-
Job, 227, 350, 414.
Gassaway, Charles, 120. Henry,
112, 164, 172, 319. John, 24,
164, 170, 172, 319, 320, 348,
349, 350. Nicholas, 164.
Thomas, 253, 254, 277, 311.
333, 349-
Gates, Horatio, 296, 314. John,
64. William, 181.
Gatworth, Gabriel, 102.
Gaunt, see Gantt.
General Assembly, Acts of, 41,
42, 50. Meets, 117, 191. Sum-
moned, 77, 182, 183, 315.
General Court, Judge of, 6, gg,
122, 191. of Eastern Shore,
132.
Index.
543
General Lincoln (Sloop), 25.=;,
256. WasIiinRton (Ship), 37^.
Wayne (Sloop), 24, 3.S, 43^'-
fJenn, James, 271.
George, Sidney, 2,30.
Georgetown (MontRomcry
Co.), 95, 157. 192, 194, 195.
271. 323. 331. 368, 397, 450,
457, 463, 477, 479, 482, 49'),
512, 528. (Eastern Shore),
495.
Georgia, 365, 439, 44i-
Gerard ( Gerrard ) , Conrad
Alexandre, 93, 384, 409, 410,
441.
German Regiment, 23, 80, 81,
126, 174, 190, 203, 204, 295,
297, 364, 430, 431-
Germantown, Battle of, 233.
Ghiselin, Mrs. Mary, 123.
Gibbons, Joseph, 17. Thomas,
148.
Gibson, , 268, 342. John,
12, 471, S06. Jonathan, 166,
367. Rachel, 367. William,
141, 367. Woolman, 3rd, 31,
314, 316, 367.
Giffords, John, 280.
Gilbert, Michael, 17, 318, 424,
526.
Giles, Mr., 5, 29. Major, 292.
Aa, 506. Edward, 234, 248,
306, "314, 339-341, 353, 530.
Jacob, Jr., 20, 117, 359, 360,
368, 377, 379- James, 19.
Thomas, 214, 278, 299, 300,
510.
Gillespie, James, 234, 254, 272.
Gillum, John, 287.
Gilmore & Russell, 250.
Gilpin, , 321, 335- Joseph,
85, IDS, 230. Samuel, 77, 260,
404, 451.
Gist, John, 166. Mordecai, i,
69, 70, 72, 117, 165, i8s, 319,
322, 42s, 426, 428, 429, 434,
447, 456, 487, 490, 493, 499,
507. Nathaniel, 139, 140, 163,
166, 170, 224. Thomas, 237.
Gittings, Jeremiah, 273. Mary,
94.
Glascow, Walter, 181.
Glenn, Samuel, 230.
Glover, Richard, 236.
Goddard, John, 181.
Godman, Samuel, 18, 28, 280.
Golder, Archibald, 234, 272, 332,
335, 358, 472.
Goldsborough (Goldsberry),
Chrries, 181. Howes, 22.
William, 22. 31.
Goldsmith, William, 32, 85, 119,
170, 293, 304, 319-
Gomber, Jacob, 520.
Good, Adam, 54.
Goodricks, , 521.
Gordon, George, 33, 84. 369, 383.
John, 514. Rev. John, 367.
Gorman, Capt., 317. Abraham,
305-
Gould, James, 165. Samuel, 115.
Governor, Election of, 10-12.
Grace, Jesse, 68.
CJrafford, John, 376.
(Jrahamc (Gral)am), John, 264.
Ricliard, 7;^. Tlioma.s, 21c.
William, 2O4.
Grampus (.Schooner), 257.
Granger, William, 16.
(irason. Col., 70. Thoma.s, 23,
35, 36, 53, 5^J, 62, 66, 73, 87.
lOQ, 117, 120, 144, 154, 164,
186, 356, 396, 446, 459.
Graves, James Hudson, 200.
Richard, 377.
Gray, Benjamin, 60, 63, 6s, 120,
248. Jacob, 273, 319. John,
448, 449. Joseph, 265. Som-
ervell & Chase, 473. Thomas,
533. William, 533.
Graybill, Jacob, 188. Philip,
188, 303-
Great Britain, Political Situa-
tion in, 477, 478.
Greaves, John, 18.
Green (Greene), Capt., 100,
David, 64, 65, 69, 71, 86, 397
Frederick, 214, 244, 267, 270,
272, 281, 285, 306. Job, 289
John, 13, 16, 21, 121, 452, 459,
Nathaniel, 92, 394. Robert, 64
65, 69, 71, 86, 322, 397- T., 519,
Greenhill town, 271.
Gr?en Spring Forest, 452.
Greenway, Joseph, 137.
Greenwell, Bennett, 248. John,
201. Robert, 336.
Greenwood, Daniel, 529.
Greyless, Jesse, 207.
Griest, Isaac, 53, 86, 154 156,
158, 25s, 264, 265, 475, 484-
Griffith, Benjamin, 303. Charles
Greenbury, 11, 55, 79, 229,
248. Hezekiah, 120, 248. Phi-
lemon, 99. Samuel, 233.
Grist, Charles, 115, 394.
Gromett, Jacob, 23, 295, 364.
Grosh, Conrad, 520. Peter, 295,
520.
Grove, Jacob, 520.
Guibert, Thomas, 38, 314.
Gump, John, 44.
Gunby, John, 69, 72, 145, 165,
307. 426, 4SS. 472, 486, 487.
Gunpowder, 459. Battalion, 227,
345-
Gwin & Co., John, 280.
Hackett, James, 146, 271, 302.
John, 146.
Haddaway, Capt, 284. Wm.
Webb, 327.
Hadow, Archibald, I39-
Haff (Hoff), Abraham, 520.
Jacob, 190. Richard, 5, 45,
113, 114, 151, 190, 226, 346.
Hagan, Leonard, 86.
Hager, Henry, 80. Hagers-
town, 365, 395, 460, 482, 483.
Halkerston, Robert, 69, 71.
Hall, . 345. 359, 456. Mem-
ber of H. of D., 10. Aquila.
360. Basil, 18. Caleb, 533.
Elihu,448. F.lisha, 2.yj. Henry
of Henry, 18, 28. John, 272.
John, son of Cranby, i<>.
Josias Carvil, 3, 71, 76, 138,
163, 169, 185, 435, 465, 467,
485. Robert, 271. Thoma».
283, 284. William, 9, ly).
Halley (Haley), Caleb, 5M-
Elizabeth, 534.
Hallow, fiodfried, 45.
Hamldeton, William, 181, 4.,9.
Hamilton, , 479. ICdv/ard,
185, 467, 473, 521. George, -o,
60, 129, 164, 166, 461. John.
1-3, 258, 317, 345, 346. Pat,
143. Samuel, 23, 64, 65, 146,
149, 184, 234, 272.
Hammett, Zachariah, 18.
Hammond. — • — , 462, 463.
George, 38. Isaac, 25. James,
42, 115, 402, 407. William,
386, 399.
Hampton, Va., 21, 77, 78.
Handy, Capt., 180. Ebenezer,
18. Levin, 5, 47, 49, 50, no,
150, 152 153. 256.
Hann, Peter, 60.
Hanson, Alexander Contee, 6,
122, 249, 329. Haskins, 19.
Isaac, 59, 76. John, g, 10,
182, 187, 257, 272. Samuel,
ID, 13, 28, 55, 163, 2,3-1. 272.
273, 329. 3.30. 339- Samuel,
Jr., 19. Walter, 19, 35, 42.
278, 378.
Hardcastle, Peter, 168. Thomas,
20.
Harding, Gray, 295. Robert,
210. Walter, 120.
Hardman, John, 234.
Harford County, 2, 7. 8, 17-20,
32, 42, 45, 47, 63, 86, 92, 96.
98, 100, 133. 134, 161, 196, 197,
201, 207, 212, 215, 246, 258,
261, 262, 271, 283, 291, 310,
315, 326, 330. 359, .168, 391,
408, 475, 483, 504, 509- Town,
214.
Harper, John. 273.
Harr. John, 25.
Harrington, Richard, 140.
Harris, Aaron, 248. Arthur, 165.
David. 303. Isaac. 73. 333-
John, 501. Robert, 504. Wil-
liam, 80, 07. Zadock. 248.
Harrison, Col., 346, 364, 368,
391, 430. Capt., 52, 386. 396.
Benjamin. 455. Charles, 145,
436. John. 17. John Caile. 215,
230. 240, 253. 268. 293. 311.
Richard, 151. Richard of
Richard, 18, 28. Samuel, 18.
Samuel of Richard. 18, 28.
\\'illiam. 19.
Harry, Ezekiel, 185. Thomas,
102.
Hart. . 54-
Harwood, Benjamin. 203. John,
20. 287. Nicholas. 58. 281,
2S5. Richard. Jr., 18. Thomas,
544
Index.
4, 20, 26, 38, 49, 54, s8, 74,
84, 87, 91, 112, 113, 122, 244,
257, 295, 301, 332, 335, 393,
395, 412, 501, 523.
Haslip, John B., 181.
Hats, 82, 85, 127, 258-260, 277,
379. 458, 466.
Hauer, Nicholas, 520.
Havana, Cuba, 206, 525.
Hawke (Brig or brigantine),
254, 396, 408, 422, 438.
Hawkins, Henry Smith, 271.
John, 27, 166, 270. Thomas,
520.
Hawser, John, 73, 160.
Hawson, Thomas, 65.
Hay, 457-
Hayden, Charles, 456, 457.
Hays, Levin, 64. Thomas, 120.
Hazard (Schooner), 436.
Hazen, Col., 424, 430.
Head of Elk, 60, 94, 95, 100,
no, 144, 151, 153-156, 158,
161, 192-196, 200, 202, 207,
211, 229, 231, 242, 251, 263-
268, 274, 275, 278, 287, 288,
292, 307, 316, 324, 334, 349,
361, 367, 369. 372, 374, :^77,
381, 387, 388, 393, 411, 447,
451, 453, 457, 459, 463, 4^6,
472-476, 479, 482, 484, 487,
488, 492, 40=;, 498, 499, 509-
511, 514, 516-518, 524, 528,
529-
Heard, John, 201.
Hebb, Vernon, 18, 472.
Hedington, Dorothy, 285, 287,
534-
Heins, Thomas, 12.
Hempston, William, 86.
Hemsley, William, 6, 13, 124,
125, 144, 172, 229, 252, 290,
323, 348, 349. 358, 419, 438,
459. Hemsley's Landing, 207.
Henderson, Richard, 17.
Hennessy, Peter, 212.
Henop, Frederick, 520.
Henry, Member House of Dele-
gates, 117. Hugh, 146. John,
37, 45, 157, 182. Nathaniel,
74. William, 16. (Schooner),
282.
Hepburn, Samuel, 17, 94, 146,
203, 524-
Hercules (Brig), 47, 209.
Herrings, 200, 201, 211, 466,
524, 525.
Heugh, John, 139.
Hewin, John, 119, 181.
Heydon, George, 150.
Hickman, William, 120.
Hicks, John, 13.
Higginbottom, Joel, 417, 419,
428.
Highe, James, 22.
Bill, Henry, 143, 210, 234, 272.
John, 34. Joses, 257. Richard,
203, 524. Thomas, 295.
Hillen, Solomon, 271.
Hillier, William, 98, 117.
Hinchman, William, Jr., 273.
Hindle, Lawrence, 68.
Hindman, James, i, 26, 120,
215, 225, 256, 263, 268, 285,
287, 314, 316, 323, 342. Wil-
liam, 22, 120.
Kingston, Thomas, 155.
Hinks, Thomas, 201.
Hispaniola, 389, 422, 436.
Hobbs, John, 432.
Hockey, Nicholas, 339.
Hodgkin, Thomas Brooke, 34.
Hoffman, John, 520.
Hogg, Charles, loi, 425.
Hoggan (Hogan), Genl., 375,
387, 393.
Holden, John, 120.
Holding, James, 146. Richard,
146.
Holker, John, 114. Mr., 24, 66,
88, 93, 126-128, 130, 149, 175,
176, 182, 197, 363, 385, 389,
401, 422, 424, 439, 442, 447,
455, 489, 512. (Schooner),
126, 128, 145, 255, 256, 291,
438, 455-
Holland, 5i3-
Holland, Nehemiah, 18, 19, 190.
Stephen, 120.
Hollingsworth, Henry, 42, 49,
60, 90, 91, 100, 106, 108, no,
113, 144, 151, 152, 155, 156,
158, 159, 161, 164, 178, 179,
192-194, 200, 202, 204, 211,
217, 242, 245, 251, 260, 263,
266, 278, 287, 288, 299, 300,
316, 321, 324, 335, 353, 361,
367, 369, 372, 375, 387, 388,
393. 411, 427, 454, 461, 474-
476, 482, 487, 495, 498, 510,
514, 516-518, 525, 528-530, 534.
Jesse, 200, 257, 324, 376.
Holmes, John, 133. William, 65.
Hooe, Robert L., 198, 206, 207,
331, 530. & Harrison, 137.
Hooper, Henry, 8, 154, 240, 269,
288, 289, 470. John, 207, 230.
Roger, 162, 236. Roger A.,
37. Samuel, 23, 37. Samuel
A., 236. William, 49. Wil-
liam Ennalls, 236. Hooper's
Straits, 240-243, 246.
Hoops, Adam, 59, 137, 138, 465.
Hope (Sloop), 177.
Hopewell, Hugh, 472. William,
18.
Hopkins, Eliza, 293. Thomas,
5, 13, 57.
Hopper's (Queen Anne's Coun-
ty), 271.
Horn, John, 433.
Horner, Daniel, 520. Gustavus,
199. James, 7, 32, 283^ 530.
Horse stealing, 73, 94, 257, 483,
485.
Horses, 222, 227, 228, 239, 240,
243, 246, 250, 251, 255-257,
260, 262, 265-267, 270, 272-274,
278, 281, 285, 287, 294, 295,
301, 310, 314, 321, 322, 326,
331. 343, 347, 365, 366, 395,
470, 482.
Horsey, William, 5.
Hoskinson, George, 120. Hugh,
120.
Hospital, 96, 133, 140, 178, 210,
223, 265, 280, 494.
Houck, Jacob, 151.
Hough, Jacob, 82. William, 287.
House breaking, 146,
House, William, 520.
House of Delegates, 117, 191,
345. Clerk of, 46. Letter to,
165.
Howard, Mrs. Biddy, 227.
Ephraim, 156. Henry, 345.
John Beale, 19. Joseph, Jr.,
242. Philip, 187. Samuel
Harvey, 84.
Howell. Capt., 245.
Hubbard, Joseph, 37, 236. Levin,
37. Samuel, 37, 236. Thomas,
37-
Hudson (Hutson), , 359,
399. Ananias, 150. Jonas, 427.
Jonathan, 84-86, 94, 103, 129,
141, 145, 146, 169-171, 200,
201, 211, 220, 306, 459, 402,
464, 466, 471, 480, 488, 508,
524, 525. Robert, 86. Solo-
mon, 150.
Hughes, Mr., 317, 451. Andrew,
132. Daniel, 39. John, 181,
318, 424, 526, 532. Samuel,
408, 409. Thomas, 230. &
Williamson, 33, 311, 379.
Hughes's Furnace, 159, 483.
Hughlett, Capt., 144.
Hugoe (Hugou), Thomas B.,
164, 168.
Humming Bird (Schooner),
109.
H.ungerford, Charles, 133.
Hunt, Capt., 360. Morgan, 16.
Hunting Creek, 271.
Huntington, Samuel, 363, 384,
405, 434, 447, 460, 475, 480-
482, 497, 498, 507, 51S, 520,
522, 527.
Hurly, William, 114, 451.
Hussey, Paul, no.
H.ust, Jacob, 332.
Hutchings, James, 108, 488.
Hutchinson, Nicholas, 175, 224.
Hutson, see Hudson.
Hutton, Joseph, 271.
Hyde, Thomas, 176. William, 9,
28, 38, 45, 51, 92, 99, 128, 158,
159, 187, 272, 346.
Hyiand, Stephen, 230.
Ijams, Sergt, 74. John, 83, 271.
Philip. 86.
Independence (Barge), 330, .369,
533.
Indian Corn, 32, 73, 94, 125,
138, 143, 144, 151, 158, 177-
179, 185, 186, 190, 192, 197,
199, 211, 257, 286-288, 292,
336, 349, 358, 370, 376, 385,
394, 395, 404-406, 413-415, 417,
419, 442, 446, 447, 450, 451,
453, 456, 457, 459, 461, 466-
Index.
545
468, 470, 472, 473, 475. 476,
484, 48s, 495. 496, 502, 504.
509-512, 517. 518, 522, 528.
Landing 271.
Indians, 462.
Innes, James, 360.
Ireland, George, 57- John, 18.
William, 22.
Irvine (Irving), Matthias, 226.
Thomas, ,342.
Isabel, Mrs. Mary, 227.
Isabella (Schooner), 132.
Jackson, , 446. Elizabeth,
170. Henry, 19, 215, 267, 312.
William, 501.
Jacob (Jacobs), , 392.
Adam, 520. Gabriel, 272, 352.
George, 75, 187, 315, 33.9, 340,
351. 357- John Jeremiah, i,
92, 93, loi, 315. 320, 352.
William, 303, 387, 403. 445-
Jamaica, 531.
James River, 174, 455-
James (Sloop), 11, 362, 435-
Jamison, Adam, 75, 185.
Jane (Sloop), 170.
Jay, John, 50, 501.
Jefferies, Mr., 366, 368.
Jefferson, Thomas, 38, 95, 161,
198, 247, 267, 269, 277, 284.
289, 295, 296, 344, 350, 351.
356, 357.
Jenifer, Col, 107. Mr., 361.
Daniel, 19, 132, 199. 215, 239,
253, 276, 278, 308, 342, 347.
352, 493, SOI, 502, 525. Daniel
of St. Thomas, 46, 236, 282.
Thomas, 342. Walter Hanson,
19, 42, 352, 378.
Jenkins, Thomas, 64, 65, 69, 71,
99. Walter, 28.
Jennings, Edmund, 477. Thom-
as, 80.
Jeune Pendant (Schooner), 148,
149.
Jiles, Thomas, 388, 393.
Job, Archibald, 341.
Joes, Edward, 258.
Johns, Richard, 22, 31, 169.
Thomas, 39, 291-293.
Johnson, Mrs., 55. Baker, 175,
256, 520. Benjamin, 520. Cor-
nelius, 230. Christopher, 6,
439. Edward, 22. Henry, 181.
James, 16, 520. Jeremiah, 19.
John, 39, 75, 84, 295, 325. Dr.
John, 113, 115, 133, 221.
Joshua, 225, 443, 478, 499-
Josiah, 134, 135, 263, 335.
Randolph, 28. Robert, 6.
Roger, 520, Gov. Thomas, i,
10, 20, 113. Thomas, 19, 20,
148, 155. 271, 359, 360, 362,
364, 368, Z73, 420, 428, 479.
520. Thomas, Jr., 14, 22, 30,
43, 51. 55, 75. 77, 99. "4.
126, 128, 139, 140, 159, 188,
200, 209, 222, 23a, 251, 275,
281, 283, 285. 305. 309, 316,
321, 324, 340, 384, 419-
35
Thomas (Clifts), 321. Wil-
liam, 196, 248. Tom (ship),
490.
Johnston, William, 86.
Jones, , 179, 397- Charles,
20, 133. Edward, 496. Isaac,
210. James, 74. John, 109, 491.
John Courts, 59, 116. Joseph,
203, 523. Neil, 132. Samuel,
234, 271, 272. Solomon, 37.
Thomas, 250, 265, 281, 343.
"William, 17, loi, 104, 164.
Joppa, 371.
Jordan, Charles, t8, 315, 342.
Jeremiah, 18, 286. John, 163.
Thomas, 98.
Joyce, Stephen, 417-419. Wil-
liam, 86.
Jump, Allensby, 230.
Justices of the Peace, 16-20, 22,
31. 13Z, 373-
Keef, Thomas, 86, 104.
Keene, John Y., 146. Richard,
98, 130, 437-
Keeports, George P., 14-16, 21
27, 28, 32, 35-38, 40-42, 46, 47
60, 63, 66, 68-70, 72, 75, 78, 79,
81, 82, 84, 86, 90, 93, 96, 97
99, loi, 103, 109, 112, 114,
117-119, 121, 122, 128, 129,
132, 133. 135. 139. 142, 14s
150, 152-154, 160, 168, 170,
171, 173. 174, 188, 208, 220,
223, 224, 250, 260, 263-265;
267, 281, 296, 298, 318, 319
327, 336, 337, 356, 367. 379
386, 400, 404, 406, 411, 426,
428, 429, 432, 454, 456, 458.
462, 463, 468, 471, 480, 485,
488, 491, 508.
Kelleker, Henry, 448, 449.
Kelly, Dennis, 137. Hugh, 38.
Kelty, Capt., 513. William, 164,
348.
Kembles, 455.
Kendall, Jacob, 520.
Kenneck (Kenrick), 6th Regt.,
Ill, 112.
Kennedy, Damaris, 304. Wil-
liam, 126.
Kenner, James, 263.
Kent, James, 19, 27, 106. John,
271. County, 9, 16, 47, 57,
63, 80, 87, 90, 94, 106, 108,
III, 112, 130, 134 135, 161,
177, 215, 230, 233, 234, 241,
247, 25s, 261-263, 271, 315.
335, 361. 373, 374, 456, 465.
471, 474, 475, 483, 493, 503,
528. (Delaware), 430. Island,
373, 388, 396, 458, 533.
Kenton, Solomon, 230.
Kephart (Keepheart), Peter,
295-
Key, , 350. Philip, 389, 419-
John Ross, 16. & Forrest, 265,
389.
Kiersted, James, 358. Luke, 291.
Killgore, William, 18, 457.
King, Daniel, 530. John, 215,
222. Rebecca, 253. Upshur,
204.
Kingsbury & Lancaihtre Fur-
nace, 413.
Kingston (Kingstown), Talbot
Co., 271, 32rj.
Kinlcy, Samuel, 17.
Kipps, Abraham, 520.
Kirby, Benjamin, 104, 446.
Kirk, Timothy, 230.
Kirkman, Levin, 125.
Kirwan, Thomas, 14.
Kitty (Schooner;, 15, 355.
Kleinhoof, John, 16.
Kline, Nicholas, 82.
Knapp, John, 39.
Knight, John, 263. John Leach,
230.
Knott, Nathaniel, 181.
Knox, , 400. Henry, 390.
Knyphausen, Gen., 502.
Krug, Andrew, 520.
Lacaze & Mallet, 282.
Lady De Miralles (Lady De
Morellia), (Brig), 8, 436.
Lady Lee (Schooner), 333.
La Felicite (Ship), 485.
Lamar, William, 165.
Lamb, John, 73.
Lancaster, Abraham, 54. (Pa.),
509-
Landers, Roger, 132.
Lane, John, 75. Samuel, 22, 246,
326, 327, 329.
Lang, John Peter, 248.
Langford's Bay, 271.
Langrage, 207.
Langton (Langden), Thomas,
324, 331.
Lansdale, Charles, 265, 302, 308.
Thomas, 73, 97, 150, 288, 435.
Lantenor, Francis, 150.
La Roche, Gilbert, 282.
Laravure, Jean, 98.
Lark (Sloop), 106.
Larose, John, 126.
Larymore, Thomas, 126.
Lathby, Anne, 85.
Laurens (Schooner), 167.
Lavigna, Michael, 181.
Law, John, 271, 426. Joseph,
128.
Lawrence, John, 16, 17, 86.
Laws, Elijah. 18.
Layfield, Isaac, 18.
Layman, William. 54.
Le Bonhomme Richard (ves-
sel) 124.
Le Fier Rodrique (ship), 124.
Le Peron (brig), 124.
Lecompte, Charles, 144. John,
37.
Ledburn, George, 62, 78.
Lee, , 321. Mrs., 264, 265.
(Tharles, 214. (jeorge, I7-
Henr>-, 180, 182, 184. 207, 388,
389, 393, 398, 399. 430. 431,
476, 496. Gov. Thomas Sim,
I, 7, 9, 10, 12, 20, 28, 43, 44,
546
Index.
77, 84, 96, loS, 108, IIS, Ii7>
124, 129, 139-141, 146, 163,
165, 174, 177, 193, 207, 219,
222, 229, 247, 272, 283, 299,
308-310, 312, 316, 324, 336,
339. 349, 352, 358, 371. 378,
407, 419.
Leeke, , 94. Frank, 17, 103,
141, 340.
Leith, Alexander, 12.
Lemmon, , 485. Elexis, 162.
Richard, 5, 86, 394. Robert,
19.
Leonardtown, 270, 360.
Leopold, John, 153, 480.
Les Dern Elennes (brig), 124.
Leslake, William, 154.
Lethrbury, Peregrine, 141.
Lethsinger, George, 491.
Letters of Marque & Reprisal,
6, 8, 17, 25, 28, 35, 47, 97. 99,
104-106, 109, no, 115, 132,
I37> 14s, 148, ISO, 162, 164.
167, 170, 180, 199, 201, 203,
206, 227, 248, 249, 254, 255,
257, 263, 264, 276 280, 282,
285, 291, 333, 341, 519.
Levere, John, 104.
Levy, David, 44, 82, 151.
Lewis (M. C), 37i- Clement,
45- Joseph, 318, 526.
Leypold, see Leopold.
Liberty (Schooner), 155, 533-
Light Horse Troop, 230, 233,
236.
Lindenberger, George, 19, 376,
422, 491.
Lindiff, John, 73, 86, 115, 129,
142.
Lindsay, David, 146.
Linen, 310, 311, 367, 379, 386,
468.
Link, Adam, 520. Nicholas, 82.
Linthicum, Nathan, 120.
Littell, Ann, 301. James, 40,
159- Jesse, 152, 200.
Livingston, Gov. N. J., 348-350.
Lizard (Schooner), no.
Lloyd, Edward, i, 7, 8, in, 356,
414. Richard Bennett, 342.
Loaday, John, 114.
Loans, 167, 172, 183, 196, 215,
227, 234, 249, 253, 260, 261,
492, S08, SIC, 5", 514, 515.
519, 534, 535.
Locke, Meveral, 18.
Lockerman, Thomas, 230.
Logan, Thomas, 236. William,
36, 78, 92, 157, 303.
Lombard, Simeon, 274.
Londonburger, see Linden-
burger.
Loney, Amos, 527.
Long, Solomon, 109. Thomas,
45, 151, 295. Island, 503, 506.
Lorah (Loara), John, 32, 33,
303, 376, 379.
Loring, Jonathan, 502. Joshua,
329-
Loutit, James, 230.
Love, David, 186. John, 19, 20,
271. Point, 533.
Loveday, John, 451.
Lowe, John, 117, 132, 133, 136,
315. 317, 321, 332. John
Hawkins, 13. John Tolson,
69, 71, 73, 333, . Michael, 13.
Lower Cedar Point, 271.
Lower Marlborough, 271.
Lowndes, Christopher, 17.
Lucas, Col., 204, 522. John, 234,
272.
Luckett, David, 69, 70, 322.
Samuel, 234, 273, 281, 325-327.
William, Jr., 16.
Luke, Frank, 427.
Lux, George, 19.
Luzerne, Chevalier de la, 29, 38,
66, 88, 93, 237, 383, 384, 401,
421, 423, 464, 524.
Luzerne (Schooner), 149, 285.
Lyddington, Peter, 262.
Lyden (Liden), Richard. 230.
Shadrack, 207.
Lyder, Abraham, 11.
Lydia (ship), 360. (Longboat),
457.
Lyles, Richard, 203. William,
17, 20, 318, 367, 461. Zach-
ariah, 494.
Lynch, Mrs., 318. John, 179,
318. Patrick, 122, 123. Wil-
liam, 65, 180.
Lynn, David. 77. 135. John, 3,
170.
Lyon, Henry, 271. Hugh, d.
McAlister (McCallister, McAl-
lister), Archibald, 164, 169.
James, 236. John, 16. Mc-
Alister's Town, 466.
McBryde, Mr., 164, 179, 438.
Hugh, 20. William, 140, 144.
220, 405.
McCall, Elizabeth, vii.
Maccamson, John, 17. William,
17.
McCan, , 211.
McCarter, Alice, 350. Elizabeth,
350. William, 350.
Maccaulley, Thomas, 138.
McClain, see McLane.
McClellan, John, 53. 394-
McComas, Mr., in. Alex-
ander, 271. Edward Day, 17.
James, 17, 19.
McCormick, Mary, 307.
McCoy, James, 227. John, 75,
256.
McCray, Sergt., , 65.
MacCubbin(McCubbin), James,
280, 327, 332, 338. John H.,
306. Nicholas, Jr., 28, 30, 38,
191. Thomas, 120, 121, 174.
William, 227.
McDonald, Mrs. Mary, 227, 252.
McFadon, Alexander, 60, 68,
160, 173. James, 168, 169, 346,
491.
McGhee (McGee), Josiah, 177.
Samuel, 217.
McGuire, John, 173.
McHard, Mrs., 144. Isaac, 194,
205, 214, 215, 247, 276, 281,
285.
McHenry, John, 249.
Mclnheimer, John, 303.
Mackall, Benjamin, 4th, 162,
320.
McKenney, Jesse, 126.
McKettee, Joseph, 264.
McKirdy, John, no.
McLane, , 144, Capt, 389,
399. Sergt., 471. Allen, 503.
Arthur, 144. Enoch, 59, 144,
397. John, 60, 63. Samuel,
234, 258, 272, 273.
McLellan, Leman & Griest, 303.
McLure (John, & Co.), 18, 148,
168, 285.
McNemara, Nicholas, 263, 347.
McNorton, Peter, 96, 104.
McPherson, Mark, 69, 71, 321,
327. Samuel, 165, 321, 325-
327.
McSwain, David, i.
Maddux, Samuel, 18.
Magill, Thomas, 17.
Magruder, Alexander Howard,
17, 210. Charles, 234, 273, 327,
328. George, 271. Hezekiah,
271. Nathaniel, 234, 273.
Nathaniel Beall, 83, 84, 149,
352, 424, 462. Samuel W., 20,
133. Samuel B., 248. Wil-
liam, 16, 272, 273, 347. Ma-
gruder's (Prince George's
County), 271, 352.
Maguire, Peter, 102.
Mahoney, Robert, 256.
Manbos, Mr., 123, 489.
Manger, Nicholas, 54, 55, 84, 85,
115, 147, 148.
Mangus, Lt., 445.
Mann, George, 39, 88, 419.
Manning, John, 321. Nathaniel,
37-
Mantle, John, 80, 97, 179.
Marbury, , 400, 445. Joseph,
53-55, 119. 176, 180, 467, 478.
Marechausee Corps, 5.
Markland, John, 271.
Marline, 135.
Marriott, John, 271.
Marsh, Joshua, 345.
Marshall, John, 192, 200. Thom-
as, 162, 203.
Martin, James, 5, 18, 190. John,
72, 97, 169. Joseph, 126.
Luther, 105, 417. Thomas,
142.
Martindale, John, 78, 104.
Martinico, 93, 385, 401, 436,
441, 455-
Marwood, Andrew, 86.
Maryland, Constitution & Laws
of, 371. Troops, 490. Brigade,
1st, 69, 70, 82, 86, 99, 103, 121,
165, 168, 412, 486. Brigade,
2d, 1, 69, 71, 112, 147, 164, 487.
Regiment, ist, 210, 212, 262,
Index.
547
263, 448. ReRimcnt, 2c!, 212,
222, 265. ReRimcnt, 3d, S, 22,
23. S3-SS. 59, 60, 65, 68-71, 8s,
96, 98, 100, 109, iiQ, 121, 133,
142, 147, 148, is8, i64-i6i5,
168, 180, 181, 188, 200, 226,
256, 270, 397, 445. 478. RcRi-
ment, 4th, 1-3, 7, 14, 18, 50,
97, III, 112, 114, 137, ISO, 168,
170, 184, 185, 188, 219, 222.
Regiment, 5th, 5, 9, 12, 27, 47,
60, 69, 71, 120, 144, 150, 164-
166, 169, 184, 187, 270, 412,
461. Regiment, 6th, 1-3, 14,
34, 64, 65, 92, 93, 97, 102, III,
112, IIS, 121, 123, 13s, 138,
147, 154, 160, 165, 169-172,
175, 178, 179, 184, 185, 187,
223, 263, 273, 425, 482. Regi-
ment, 7th, 12, 34, 35, 54, 55,
59, 64, 68, 71, 74, 77, 80-82,
86, 99, 102, 114, 116, 117, 119,
122, 123, 126, 132, 135, 142-
144, 154, 16s, 166, 168, 170,
175-177, 180, 187, 209, 219,
222, 223, 397, 451.
Mason, Caleb, 69, 71, 74, 142,
182, 426. James, 132. Rich-
ard, 20. Thomas, 165, 166.
Massey, James, 146.
Master, Legh, 294, 302, 317.
Match staff, 160.
Matthews (Mathews), Mr., 286,
499- Bennett, 533. James, 45.
John, 517. William, 163, 230.
Mattingly, Charles, 181. Ed-
ward, 18. Henry, 80.
Mattross, see Artillery.
Maugh, John, 57.
Maw, William, 116, 202.
Maxwell, James, 230. John, 302.
Robert, 16. William, 16.
May, , 378. Jennetta, 331.
Thomas, 230.
Maybury, Mrs., 133. Beriah, 7,
32, 49, 74, 75, 117, 299.
Maynadier, Henry, 118. Wil-
liam, 22, 31.
Meade(Geo.)&Co.,2S. Thomas,
146.
Meara, John, 96.
Mears, Zadock, 230.
Meat, 524.
Medicine Chest, see Drugs.
Merchants Coffee House, Balti-
more, 88.
Mercer, , 378. Julius, 181,.
Meredith, James, 459.
Merekin (Merrikin), John, 12.
Joseph, 18, 28.
Merewether, Reuben, 18, 28.
Merian, Michael, 144.
Meroney, Philip, 54.
Merrit, William, 94, 113.
Merryman, Benjamin, 162.
John, Jr., 19. Nicholas, 162.
Messenger to the Governor, 6.
Methodists, 454.
Michels, Capt., 10.
Middlebrook, 368.
Middleton, Mr., 485. Ensign,
266. Gilbert, 325, 335, 336,
.34.3- 357- Joseph, 97. 152, 153.
155. 105. .306. William, 124,
132, 134, 135, 156, 159, 160,
161, 174, 188, 191, 200, 205,
207, 221, 223, 226, 245, 246,
256, 270, 274, 275, 281, 282,
284, 309, 321, 328, 330, 331,
333. 334, 339. 345. 348. .349.
351. 357, .S04. 524, .525. Theo.,
234. 273, 327, 328.
Miles, , 451. Henry, 19, 271.
John, 37. Josias, 287. Robert,
220. Samuel, 281.
Militia called out, 509, 515, 525,
526.
Millard, Francis, 18.
Miller, Adam, 210, 250, 307, 348.
Jacob, 520. Josias, 234, 273,
Richard, 16. Samuel, 230.
Millit, George, 181.
Mills, Cornelius, 8, 16, 25. John,
18, 532. Leonard, 533.
Milner's Landing, 207.
Minitre, Gifford, 73.
Minor, William, 303.
Mister, Stephen, 247.
Mitchell, John, 57, 118, 163, 321-
323, 327. John Pope, 18. Na-
thaniel, 125.
Mitinger, Jacob, 5.
Moale, John, 19, 59, iii, 452,
453-
Mockby, Brock, 120.
Molasses, 494.
Molly (Sloop), 23, 24, 372, 435.
(Schooner), 105, 206.
Monbos, see Manbos.
Money, Depreciation of value,
249. Transferred from East-
ern to Western Shore, 116,
194, 219.
Mong, Adam, 34.
Monmouth, N. J., 388.
Montgomery, Rev. Mr., 168.
Robert, 291. County, 11, 20,
47. 54. 55, 63, 79. 83. 86, 105,
120, 133, 146, 157, 170, 215,
222, 248, 257, 262, 286, 287.
291, 295, 321, 345, 404, 416,
450, 496. 517.
Moore (More), John, 57, 465.
John W., 120. Nicholas Rux-
ton, 230, 233. William, 200,
203, 523. Zedekiah, 2, 4, 34.
Moran, Edmond, 273, 301, 326,
328.
Morfit, Thos., 386.
Morgan, David, 23, 295, 364.
William, 17, 37, loi, 104.
Morman. Thomas, 138.
Morris, Sergeant, 461. Corne-
lius, 114, 451. John. 68, Jona-
than, 165. Robert, 150, 202,
23s, 23S, 256, 369. 406, 440.
William, 188. (Schooner),
127, 12S, 145, 438, 455.
Morristown, N. J., 2ft2, 2f/i, 377,
3^>, 389. 3'/', .397. 406, 424,
426, 428, 430, 433, 455, 457,
479, 486, 508, 517. 526.
Morsel, James, 473.
Morton, John, 19.
Moses, Isaac & Co., 109.
Moss, Mrs. Eve, 227.
Mount Pleasant, .360, 368. 379,
Moylan's Regiment, 446,
Muir, John, 9, 14, 32, 40, 45,
84, 98, III, 119, 122, 150, 179,
196, 199, 203, 219, 256, 262,
275, 298, 305, 315. 333, 358.
Mullikin (Mullican), Capt, 524.
James, 4, 17, 203.
Mundell, Robert, 124.
Murder, 85, 191, 417-419, 428.
Murdock, Benjamin, 234, 254,
272, 3.38, 463. Charles, 342.
William, 172.
Murphy, Mrs. Elizabeth, 227.
James, 212. John, 175, 178,
179. Patrick, 86.
Murray, Alexander, 203. Ed-
ward, 119. James, .38, 160, 219,
265, 269, 276, 302, 308, 311,
312, 334, 494. John, 162.
Thompson, 114, 451.
Murray Hill, 364.
Murrens John, 132.
Muse, Walker, 168.
Mushit, , 512.
Myers, Christopher or (Chris-
tian, 23, 81, 295, 364.
Nailor, George, Jr., 57.
Nanjemoy, 271.
Nansemond, 393.
Nantes (France), 443, 478, 499.
Nanticoke River, 271.
Naturalization, 270.
Nautilus (Schooner), 358.
Neal, Raphael, 18.
Neary, Sergt., 368, 386, 391-
John. 36, 40, 64, 105.
Necessity (Schooner), 264.
Needles, John, 6, 13, 132.
Negro, 24, 26, 27. 32, 53, 82,
103, 125, 146, 182, 216, 253,
257, 287, 343. 352. 376.
Neighbour, John. 86.
Neighenbough, Thomas. 150.
Neil (Neill), William, 132, 249.
Nelson, Henry, 248. John, 69,
70, 322.
Neptune (Schooner), 104.
Nevil, James, 200.
Newcomb, Samuel, 115. Wil-
liam. 132.
New Hampshire, 436, 509.
New Jersev, 38, 107, 444, 512,
526.
Newman. Bixbj', 146.
New Market, 529.
New Providence, 294, 302, 317.
Newton, William, 98, 14a
^^"illis. 7. 236.
Newtown, 477. Chester, 533.
548
Index.
New York, named, 135, 289, 329,
353- 364 383, 3Q3. 398, 441.
506, 513. Pass to, 12, 24, 31,
77, 78, 80, 103, 106, 123, 124,
126, 130, 137. 139. 142, 147,
170, 172, 182, 184, 186, 188,
239, 278, 287, 304, 342, 349,
350. 352, 360, 371, 447, 484,
489, 528, 531, 534, vii.
Nichols, Henry, 6. John, 6.
Robert Lloyd, 22, 31. Samuel,
133. Thomas, 120, 270.
Nicholson, Benjamin, 62, 141,
304. Mrs. Francis, 172. James,
124. John, 461, 462. Nicholas,
137-
Nisbet (Nisbett), (brig), 201.
John, 202.
Niven, William, 332.
Nixon, Robert, 340.
Noel, Edward, 125.
Noland, Patrick, 65.
Norris, Benjamin Bradford, 1.
John, 73-
North Carolina, 155, 235, 244,
375. 381, 393. 479-
North Point, 533.
Nottingham, 271, 302, 318.
Nowell, Septimus, 436.
Noyes, William, 65, 69, 71, 82,
103, 119.
Nutter, Capt., 498.
Oats, 370, 475.
O'Bryan, James, 19, 27, 531.
Octorara, 448.
Officers, 424-427, 526, 527. Rank
of, 412, 413. Pay, 75, 76.
Offutt, James, 20, 133. Samuel,
248, 287.
Ogg, Alexander, 5.
Ogle, Thomas, 520.
O'Harra, James, 87, 158, 321.
Oldham, Edward, 114, 170, 173.
O'Neal (O'Neil, O'Neale),
Deakins & Co., 170. Henry,
287. John, 491.
Orme, Richard, 133.
Orphans Court, Judges of, 16-
20, 22, 31, 125, 133, 373, 378.
Orrick, Charles, 303.
Osborn, Cyrus, 17. Francis, 4.
Samuel Groome, 19.
Ott, Adam, 54.
Otter Point, 271.
Outhouse, Peter, 175.
Owens (Owen, Owings), Ed-
ward, -?43. Henry, 139. Jacob,
58, 168. Thomas, 248.
Oxford, 271, 383. (Schooner),
180.
Oznaburg shirts, 16.
Paca, Aquila, 19, 20, 75, 121,
122, 133, 134. William, 76, 98,
191, 383.
Paddison, William, 104.
Page, , 396. Christopher,
182. John, 106, 108, 130, 134,
194, 471, 475, 483.
Paine, John, 104. Thomas, 66.
Palmer, Benjamin, 16.
Paper, 25, 209.
Pardon, 30, 35. 38, 73, lOS. 141.
163, 170, 188, 191, 253, 257.
Parker, , 530. Aquila, 202.
Jonathan, 9, 13, 105, 115, 139.
172, 184, 187, 207, 211, 215,
220, 223, 285, 286, 315, 324.
338, 346, 451. 362.
Parker son, Abraham, 66.
Parkinson, Levin, 262. Martin,
170.
Parnham, John, 19.
Parran, Richard, 22. Thomas,
165, 182.
Parrot, Sergeant, 494.
Parson's Landing, 271.
Partisan Rangers, 503.
Patapsco Upper Hundred, 280.
Patrick, John, 17, 19.
Patten, Thomas, 276.
Patterson (Patteson), Archi-
bald, 105, 106, 199. George,
17. William, 285.
Patuxent River, 94, 135, 226,
354, 415, 489.
Pautoy, John, 533.
Payne, John, 436.
Peabody, Nathaniel, 517.
Peak, Nathan, 78, 102, 14.0.
Peggy (Schooner), 97.
Pemberton's 271.
Pendergast, William, 5, 75, 76,
165, 169.
Pennsylvania, 203, 225, 266, 267,
283, 309, 317, 398, 410, 425,
431. 440, 447. 491, 512.
Penny, John, 170, 173.
Pension, 230, 233, 256, 270, 465,
534-
Perdue, James, 109.
Perkins, Isaac. 80, 90. 134, 135,
361, 528, 529. James, 436.
Perry, William, 22, 31.
Peter (Polacre), 248.
Peters, Richard, 388, 444-
Petersburg, Va., 174, 182, 476,
479. 483.
Pettit. Charles, 49, 91, 394, 468.
Pewter, 402.
Phelps, James, 533. Rebecca,
533-
Philadelphia, 25, 26, 58, 70, 72,
109, 192, 193, 198, 200, 202,
208, 214, 215, 244, 256, 260,
281, 282, 292, (361, 362, 370, 377,
378, 381, 382, 384-386, 390,
393-395. 398. 406. 412, 422, 424,
426, 428, 432-434. 442. 447.
463-465, 468, 472, 476, 484,
485, 489, 491, 498. 501. 505,
507. 511, 512. 515. 519. 520.
522, 524. 527.
Philips, James, 19. William,
332.
Phoenix (Phenix) (Schooner),
115. 436.
Pickering. Timothy, 281, 305,
364, 381, 388, 390, 413. 474.
Pierce, John, 178. Samuel, 178.
Pifer, Philip, 520.
Pig Point, 271, 304.
Piles' Fresh, 271.
Piles, William, 149, 271, 431.
Pirates, 240-242.
Piscataway Creek, 20, 200, 271.
Pitcher, John, 533. Samuel, 533.
Pitt, John, 333. Thomas, 342.
Pittsburgh, Pa., 424, 431.
Plank, 361, 489. 533-
Plant, John, 10, 118, 234, 273,
326, 328, 336, 337, 330, 340.
Planter's Friend (Schooner),
155-
Plater, George, 89, 294, 393, 398,
422, 423, 432, 442, 464. Boat.
121, 124, 130, 150, 154. 160,
182, 195, 205-207. 222, 224, 242,
243, 248, 252, 270, 275, 276,
280, 305, 335, 336, 343, 357,
362, 366, 368, 395, 396, 412.
Pocomoke, 271, 349.
Poe, David, 91, 97, loi, 102,
125, 137. 143, 153, 158, 159.
166, 173, 179, 186, 190, 192,
211, 214, 277, 302-304, 422,
470, 484, 492, 5 1 1 . 5 14. George,
190, 293.
Polacre, 248.
Polk, Col., 314. , 446.
Gillis, 19.
Polly (Sloop), 141, 392. (Boat),
155.
Pomonkey Creek, 271, 442, 461.
Pope, James, 181, 270. Mrs.
Sarah, 227.
Porgie (Porgey) (Brig), 199.
489.
Pork,i37, 158, 159, 166, 186, 193-
195, 202, 204, 207, 212, 231,
240, 241, 244, 246, 253, 254,
268, 288, 349-351. 359, 361,
383, 396, 416, 420, 470, 483.
484, 487, 495, 501, 511, S14,
516, 522.
Porpoise (Sloop), 150.
Port au Prince, Hayti, 206.
Port Tobacco, 155, 433, 445. 473,
478, 479, 493. 501.
Porter, Francis, 195. Porters,
(Queen Anne's County), 271,
302.
Portsmouth, Va.. 207, 369.
Postlethwait. Robert. 144.
Postley, John, 18, 251.
Potomac River, 73, 161, 193, 198,
368, 404, 414, 442, 461, 504.
Potter, Nathaniel, 5, 20, 130,
215, 231, 315.
Potts, Richard, 484. William,
103-
Poulain, Germain, 73.
Powder, 21, 47, 97, 106, 109,
154, 156, 168, 170, 177, 204,
218, 224, 242, 246, 256, 258,
275, 280, 364, 365.
Powell, William, 73.
Power,' Clement, 18.
Poymarat, Andrew, 98.
Index.
549
Prall, Edward, 199, 200.
Prcsbury, George Goldsmith,
19.
Preston, Grafton, 7, 17, 34-
James, 17.
Price, Benjamin, 2, 4, 325-327,
338, 347, 348, 484, 487. Charles,
19, 373- James, 373. Thomas,
9, 146, 159, 165. 215, 224, 225,
258, 260, 277, 288, 289, 298,
308, 310, 323, 346, 426. Vin-
cent, 230.
Prince George's County, 4, 7, 8,
10, 13, 17. 20, 47, 57, 63, 75,
102, III, 112, 203, 210, 215,
221, 222, 239, 243, 258, 262, 264,
270, 271, 302, 318, 321, 328,
465. 500, S17, 521, 523, 528.
Princess Anne, 268, 271, 342.
Pringle, Mark, 230, 233.
Prisoners, 11, 21, 136, 208, 337,
344, 350, 357, 365, 377, 378,
405, 437. 448, 521. of British,
74. 75, 136, I47> 294. 302, 317,
328, 329, 350, 486, 487, 502,
503. 506, 507.
Pritchard, Obadiah, 2, 17.
Probate, William, 160.
Prout, John, 42, 115.
Provisions, 174, 188, 189, 194-
196, 202, 204, 212-214, 216,
218, 222-225, 233, 235, 237-241,
250-252, 258, 260, 269, 270,
274, 275, 279, 282, 316, 518,
519, 522.
Prudden, Daniel, 185, S02, 5ii-
Purchases, 20, 35, 212, 215.
Purdy, Edward, 97- Henry, 97.
Purnell (Purnall), John, 250.
Thomas (Sinepuxent), 18.
Purviance, Robert, 462. Samuel,
124. Samuel & Robert, 80,
248, 291, 354. 415. 461.
Putnam, Henry, 97.
Pyper, Thomas, 321.
Quartermaster, 468, 469.
Quebbletown, 368
Queen Anne's County, 4, 19, 20,
26-28, 47, 57, 63, 85, 105, 112,
130, 132, 146, 161, 200, 208,
215, 223, 229, 243, 244, 271,
285, 301, 302, 382, 395, 419,
467, 476, 531. Queen Anne's
Hundred, 271. Queen of
France (Brig), 436.
Queenstown, 374, 412.
Quynn, Allen, 18, 28, 30, 32, 34,
41, 56, 68, 84, 99, 132, 141,
164, 179, 194, 220, 261, 308,
348, 444-
Ragan, Thomas, 181.
Ragsdale, Capt., 368.
Ramapo, N. J., 525.
Rambler (Schooner), 267, 285.
Ramsay, Andrew, 17. Nathan-
iel, 70, 100, 135, 136, 147, 148,
188, 195, 329, 487, 502, S06.
Ramsburgh, John, 114.
Rancher, James, 17.
Randall, Aquila, 35- John, 2, 3,
8-10, 12-15, 21, 36, 37, 40, 47,
58, 69, 70, 72, 117, 118, 138,
145. 173, 174, '82, 1R8, 200,
210, 213, 214, 250, 310, 311,
329, ^C>^h 3^^8, 377. 389, 426,
428, 433, 434. 456, 458, 46s.
484, 488, 491, 492.
Randolph (Brig), 280.
Ranger (Brig), 148, ISO, 479-
Rankin, George, 140, 488.
Rape, 170.
Rapier, Richard James, 18. Wil-
liam, 18.
Ratalack(Ratalick), Simon, 99,
220.
Ratcliff, John, 251.
Ratcen, 37.
Raveneau, Francis, 248.
Rawley, Walter, 37.
Rawlings, Mr., 382. David, Jr.,
22. Francis, 205. Isaac, 168,
169, 318. John, 467. Moses,
II, 21, 36, 55, 56, 69, 78, 79,
82, 84, 86, 93, 99, 132, 160,
180, 190, 198, 208, 210, 215,
271, 272, 331, 335-337. 350, 356,
357, 364, ^77, 392. 395. 424,
431, 463. William, 263, 285,
307, 308, 314. Rawlings's
Magazine near, 105.
Ray Benjamin, 120, 248. Jo-
seph, 132. Nicholas, 120.
Thomas, 271.
Raybolt, Jacob, 23, 295, 364.
Raymer, Michael, 520.
Razin (Rasin, Reason). Wil-
liam, 69, 71, 247, 255.
Read (Reade, Reed, Reid),
Capt., 336, 351, 356, 392. Mr.,
378. Ezekiel, 154, 236. John,
4, 148, 149, 211, 236, 272, 352.
John H., 18. Joseph, 203, 266.
PhiHp, 165, 169,
Recruiting, 47-50, 54, 58-60, 64,
66, 69, 73-75, 83, 85, 86, 98.
100, 102, 105, 109-111, 115,
118, 121, 123, 126, 129, 133,
141-144, 148, 154, 169, 176,
177, 187, 198, 202, 203, 205,
210, 211, 216-218, 222, 226,
229-235, 237, 240, 241. 245,
248, 251, 252, 254, 257-262, 268,
273, 287, 288, 292, 300, 316,
317, 397, 400, 424-426, 430-
433, 437, 446, 448, 454. 461,
465, 467, 468, 472, 474, 478,
480, 484, 489. 493. 499. 501,
509, 517-S19. 522, 525, 526.
Redman, Alice, 306, 342.
Reeder, Henry, 18. Thomas,
493, 501, 502. Thomas Atta-
way, 18.
Reese, David, 129.
Register, Samuel, 320. of Wills,
4. 253, 349.
Reily (Riely), Edward, 326.
William, 219, 222, 224, 230,
252, 298, 530.
Reith, Robert, 5, 51, 76, 102,
126, 128, 159, iffi, 210, 244,
275, 3«o, 346.
Resource (Schooner), 282.
Rcvelly, Francis, 34^?, 352.
Revenge (Brig>, 2t)3.
Reynolds, Robert, 72, 79, 97, 115.
Rhintzell, Anthony, 248. Daniel,
248.
Rhode Island, 425, 441.
Rich, Pc-ter, 40.
Richards, Paul, 158. Preston,
150. Richard, 520.
Richardson, Daniel, 230. Joseph,
125, 154, 21O, 470. Thomas,
20, 35, 152, 157, 195, 215, 222,
248, 262, 263, 291-293, 29s.
345, 368, 463, 466, 479, 482,
501, 512. William, 23, 52, 390.
Richmond, Va., 247, 289, 4^4,
524. 525.
Ricketts, Benjamin, 120, 248.
Joseph, 248. Nathaniel, 271.
Nicholas, 62, 97.
Ridgely, Charles of William, 19.
Henry, 18, 28, 49, 114, 173.
Richard, 302.
Ridgeway, Samuel, 19, 27, 146,
531-
Ridley, Matthew, 104, 145, 249,
297, 298, 499. Pringle & Co.,
291, 311.
Rigby, , 185. Mrs. Ann,
239. James Townley, 239.
Rigdon, Benjamin, 17. William,
17.
Riggs, John, 175, 177.
Rightmire, Michael, 126.
Ringgold, Jacob, 208. James,
140.
Ringrose, Aaron, 108, no, 252,
256. 443-
Ring tail, 3S7.
Rippath, James, 207.
Risteau, Abraham, 215, 276.
Rivers, John, 128, 187.
Roach, James, 18.
Roberts, Basil, 54. David, 105.
Horatio, 117. Thomas, 146.
William, 79.
Robins, John Purnell, 18, 19.
Robinson (Roberson), Genl.
(British), 502. John, 180.
Joseph, 32, 114, 125. 375, 376,
451, 499-
Roboson, Elijah, 18, 28, 143,
186, 257.
Rock Hall, 420.
Rodney, Caesar, 403, 454.
Rogers (Rodgers), , 94-
Benjamin, 19, 514. John, 34,
44. 109, 124, 141, 202, 209,
222, 332. 463.
Rone, Paul, 188.
Roof, Adam, 188.
Root, Jesse, 362.
Roper, James, 9, 40,
Ross, John, 14, 171,
thaniel, 155.
Round, Samuel H., 2
233-
188.
Na-
5SO
Index.
Rover (Schooner), 276.
Rowles, John, 208. Rezin, 28.
Roxburgh, Alexander, 168, 3iQ.
Rozier (Roser), , 310.
Henry, 17. John, 105.
Rudulph, John, 180. Michael,
180.
Ruff, John, 17.
Rum, 6g, 146, 16.';, 174, 188,
210, 222, 224, 226, 246, 248-
252, 258, 270, 274, 275, 286,
297,-299, 318, 322, 323. 329.
333-337, 340-343, 345, 346, 348,
400, 428, 429. 433, 434, 452,
457, 472, 530.
Rumney, Edgar, 144.
Rumsey, Benjamin, 312.
Charles, 119. John, 19, 20.
Russell, Thomas, 230, 233, 282.
Grove & Hanbury, 50, 51. &
Ryan, 310.
Russum, Robert, 37.
Rutledge, Gov., 206. Joshua,
185, 467.
Ryan, James, 310.
Rye, 404, 415, 417, 446, 447, 461,
467, 473. 475, 509, 512, 517.
SaboUe, Joseph, 97.
Sadler, Samuel, 57, QO, 105, I39,
363.
St. Cuthbert's Creek, 270.
St. Domingo, 423, 455-
St. Eustatia, 385, 3Q8.
St. Inegoes, 270.
St. Leonard's Creek, Head of,
271, 321.
St. Mary's County, 7, 18, 54,
63, 85, 106, 107, IIS, 144, 201,
215, 256, 262, 270, 281, 293,
297, 308, 309, 336, 344, 345,
41S, 456, 457, 472, S07, SI9.
River, 270.
St. Michael's Parish, 367.
Salisbury, 109, 438, 522.
Sally (Schooner), 155.
Salt, 361, 362, 376, 378, 443. 466,
494, 502, 505. Meat, 294, 302,
305, 326,. 328, 329, 334- and
Salt Petre, 45, 337-
Samine, Mrs. Mary, 227.
Sanders, Joshua, 19. William,
358. Sander's Neck, 358.
Sands, , 14. John, 160, 221.
Thomas, 56. William, 130.
Sandy Hook, N. J., 383, 505.
Sanguehart, Peter, 181.
Sappington, Richard, 142, 166.
Sassafras River, 495.
Saunders, Thomas, 436.
Savannah, Georgia, 74.
Savarit, Pierre, 531, 532.
Savin, Thomas, 230.
Schley, Jacob, 520. John Jacob,
520. Thomas, 520. Thomas,
Jr., 520.
Schnebely, Henry, 274, 331, 336,
365, 395, 460.
Schoolfield, Benjamin, 271.
Scott, Mr., 428. Charles, 23,
25, 38, 74, 93. Mrs. Elizabeth,
34. George, 16, 510, 519.
John, 16, 181. Upton, 349,
350.
Scottow, Edward, 236.
Scrivener, Isaac, 57, 146.
Scupper nails, 150.
Sea Flower (Schooner), 155.
Seager, Thomas, 146.
Sears, John, 69, 71, in, 315,
320, 426, 46s, 474-
Secrest, Charles, 44, 82.
Selby, James, 18. John, i, 17-19,
190, 310, 368.
Sellman, Johnsey, 303. Jona-
than, 168, 251.
Semms, Jesse, 181.
Senate, Clerk to, 49.
Senet, Windet et Cie, 531.
Seney, John, 200, 208. Joshua,
4.
Severn River, 504.
Sewell, Clement, 27, 343, 531.
John, 132.
Shad fish, i6a, 200, 201, 524,
525.
Shalloon, 56.
Shanks, John, 18.
Sharpe, Elizabeth, 198.
Shaw, Capt., 523. James, 103,
104, 439, 448. John, 66, 82,
loi, 106, 109, III, 116, 124,
144, 154, 160, 168, 170, 177,
195, 205, 209, 211, 216, 218,
220, 250, 257, 258, 262, 270,
276, 280 302, 303, 305, 333-
335, 341, 343, 345, 35i, 355-
Josias, 203.
Sheaff, Henry, 353. Mrs. Mary,
352, 353-
Sheckles (Shekells), Samuel,
203, 271, 524-
Shell, Charles, 520.
Shellman, Jacob, 520. John, 295,
520.
Shelmerdine, Stephen, 14, 15,
367.
Shelmire, Mrs. Mary, 255.
Shepherd (Shepard), Francis,
69, 71, 234, 262, 272, 273, 32s,
326, 328, 333. Peter, 19.
Sheredine, Upton, 10, 19.
Sheriff, duty of, 44. Election of,
2, 4, 5, 7-9, 13, 17, 22, 25,
32, 77, 109, 130.
Sherman, Paul, 317.
Sherwood, Charles, 140. Hugh,
Jr., 31, 180. Thomas, 22.
Sherwood's Landing, 271.
Shipley, Samuel, 14.
Shirts, 366, 386, 458.,
Shoemaker, Jacob Rittenhouse,
69, 71, 76, 426.
Shoes, 42, 122, 160, 161, 17s,
249, 256, 260, 280, 390, 458,
464, 468, 480.
Shot, 10. 264, 386.
Shroe, Christopher, 162.
Shryock, Henry, 274, 331, 395,
460.
Shugart, Martin, 23, 295, 364.
Sick soldiers, 17s, 176, 189.
Simmons, Abraham, 304, John,
214.
Simms (Sim), Capt. Old Md.
Rgt, 4. William, 185.
Simpkins, William, 34.
Sinepuxent Inlet, 18, 151, 251,
468, 494.
Singleton, John, loi.
Sissel, Nicholas, 181.
Skerrit (Skerrett), Clement, 96,
168, 169, 346.
Skinner, James, 134, 271. James
John, 68, 142, 333. Thomas,
198. Trueman, 17, 318.
Slack Wire, Exhibition on, 33.
Sliney, James, 208.
Small, Charlotte, 216.
Smallpox, 152, 180, 185.
Smallwood, William, 2, 4, 59,
60, 64, 65, 70, 106, 107, 117, 119,
144, 149, 155, 163, 180, i8s,
343, 368, 388, 390, 391, 397,
398, 443, 445, 455, 467, 47i,
473, 479.
Smith, , 19s, 211, 391. Alex-
ander, 23, 29s, 364. Alex-
ander Lawson, 86, 118, 160,
250, 272, 273, 278, 313, 32s,
330, 338, 340, 482. Anthony,
104. Charles, 234, 272, 313,
338. David, 495. Edward
Miles, 18s, 191. Hugh, 17.
James, 2, 3, 142. John, 4, 5,
39, 65, 66, 69, 71, 82, 86, 100,
109, 121, 142, 168, 169, 174,
17s, 185, 188, 201, 213, 270,
291. Joseph, 139, 140, 166,
170, 224. Nathaniel, 18, 105,
125, 128, 174, 448, 449, 454.
Patrick Sim, 215, 241, 265, 266,
283, 508. Philip, 520. Ralph,
17. Robert, 130, 369. Samuel
(Mattross), loi. Samuel, 24,
35, 41, 87, 141, 181, 191, 199,
267, 276, 303, 307, 352, 353,
360, 362, 371, 398, 400, 416,
435. Silvanus, 75. Thomas,
177, 178, 494. Thoroughgood,
267. Walter, 22. William, 10,
24, 52, 61, 87, 89, 93, 113, IIS,
126, 127, 130, 131, 133, 149,
161, 175, 176, 178, 181, 182,
196, 197, 201, 202, 232, 23s,
237, 238, 25s, 256, 260, 263,
264, 274, 282, 284, 294, 300,
303, 318, 334, 344, 354, 364,
366, 376, 382, 385, 389, 396,
398, 401, 402, 408-410, 422-424,
435, 436, 438-441, 445, 455,
469, 479, 489, 492, 503, 512,
513, 517, 525- Smith & Jef-
feries, 15. Johnson & Co.,
206. & Matthews & Co., 148,
292.
Smithson, William, 19.
Index.
551
Smott, John, 1.3, 121, 126, 201,
240, 241, 246, 282, 470. Wil-
liam, 69, 71, 128, 321, 323-
Smyth, Thomas, Jr., 16. Wil-
liam, 9.
Snatzell, George, 520.
Snook, Richard, 36.
Snow, William, 86.
Snow Hill, .349-
Snowden, Thomas, 81, 251.
Snowden's 479-
Soap, 257, 296, 319, 428, 429.
434. 503-
Soldier's Delight, 25. Soldier s
families, 138.
Sollers, Thomas, 19, 87, 185,
435. 4.37-
Somerset County, 19, 26, 48, 40.
63, 74, 207, 215, 220, 252, 267,
271, 304, 312, 438, 444, 446,
522.
Somervel, Alex, 473.
Somerville, James, 171.
Sommers (Sommer), Benjamin,
120. John, 120. Valentine, 151.
South, Hezekiah, 130.
South Carolina, 350.
Souther, Phelter, 75.
Spain, 466, 501.
Spalding, Aaron, 144.
Spanish Armies, 255, 256, 525.
Spanish Colonies, 232, 235,
237. 238.
Spear, William, 376, 394, 395,
413, 463.
Speck, Henry, 303.
Spedding, Levin, 57.
Speedwell (Schooner), 155.
Spencer, Col., 430.
Spesutia Island, 408.
Spicer, John, 187.
Sprigg, , 268. John Clarke,
203, 524. Osborn, 17. Philip,
13. Richard, 137, 256, 329.
Thomas, 39, 339.
Spurrier, Edward, 100, loi, 315.
Stafford, James, 207.
Stainton, Benson, 20.
Staley, Melchior, 520.
Stanning, Samuel, 287.
Stansbury, Edmund, 60.
Staplefort, Edward, 23, 37.
Start, William, 140.
Staten, Jacob, 49. Island, 422.
Steady Friends (vessel), 193.
Steel, John, 120. Thomas, 255.
Steiner (Stoner), Christian, 520.
John, 295.
Sterett, John, 295, 484. John &
Co., 164, 257.
Sterling & Alcock, 379.
Stevens (Stephens), Aaron, 264.
Bentol, 207. Robertson, 23,
49, 203, 208, 269. Vachel, 209.
William, 19.
Stevenson, Mr., 108, 452. Mrs.
Ann, 24. Henry, 445, 459. Dr.
Henry, 24. Henry of Edward,
271. John, 116, 162. Joshua,
III, 202, 322, 324, 445. Wil-
liam, 18, 251. & Canfield, 433.
Stewart (Steward, Stcuart),
, 499. David, y):^. David
& Co., IIS, 227, 257, 399.
James, 395. Mrs. Jane, 170.
John, 19, 31, 49, 206, 250, 294,
29s, 454. Stephen, 41, 57, 78,
135, ISO, 202, 303, 3S8, 489-
Stephen, Jr., 267. William,
271.
Stiles, Richard, 436.
Stimmlc, Peter, 520.
Stinson (Stimson), James, 130,
302.
Stirling, Lord, 422.
Stockings, 31, 36, 37, 45, 85, T42,
146, 160, 161, 173, .366, 378,
384, 390, 407, 4.S8.
Stoddert, Benjamin, 60, 65, 224,
340, 432, 449, 475- William
Trueman, 64.
Stokes, John, 180.
Stone, Col., 390. Cuthbert, 144.
Edward, 82. John Hoskins,
II, 14, 25, 190, 202, 213, 221,
222, 243, 247, 253, 312, 332,
524. 525.
Stonestreet, Richard, 57, 322.
Stout, John, 109.
Straw & Plank, 243.
Strawbridge, John, 49, 84, 393,
427.
Strieker, George, 144.
Stuck, Anthony, 520.
Stull, John, II, 208, 483.
Stympson, Solomon, 54, 73, 95,
105, 120, 179, 286, 287, 352,
404, 416, 450, 496.
Success (Schooner), 436.
Sudler, Benjamin, 28, 374.
James, 208. John, 146.
Sugar, 429, 433, 434, 452.
Sulivane (Sullivane, Sullivan).
Tames, 26, 104, 236, 446.
Mary, 170. Philip, 114, 451.
Sunbury, 364.
Surveyor, 10, 22, 130, 468.
Susquehanna, Ferry, 376. River,
91, 388, 400, 40s, 407.
Swain, Jeremiah, 69, 72, 407.
Timothy, 45, 82, 151.
Swan (Swann), Alexander, 181.
John, 171, 195, 209, 250, 306,
328, 489, 513. William, 181.
(Boat), 436. Creek, 471.
Point, 533-
Swearingen, Joseph, 54. Sam-
uel, 120. (See also Van.)
Sweeney, Major, 137.
Swift, David. 12.
Swingly, Nocholas, 54.
Sylvester, Benjamin, 49.
Tabbs, Surgeon, 71. Barton, 35.
Theophilus, 69, 71.
TafHa, 297, 298.
Taggert, Mrs. Grizzle, 12.
Talbot, Benjamin, 345. Ed-
mund, 7. Edward, 42, 133,
134, 414, 459. Henry, 116.
Richard, 209. William, 248.
(Brig), 52, 97, 263. (Brigan-
tine), 28. County, 5, 13, 22,
26, 28, 31, 47, 57, 63, 74, 108,
1.32, 1.39. jOi, 195. IC>8. 215,
225, 256, 259, 271, 284, 285,
293, 314. 320, 356, 3''/7, 372.
443. 444. 450, 452, 470, 475.
476. 510. 522.
Tangier Sound, 245, 284, 29J.
Tannehili, Adamson, 83, 84,
Josias, 83, 84.
Taplin, John, 114.
Tarrel, Benjamin, 376.
Tate, James, 267.
Taxation, Exemption from, 27,
94, 125. Prompt return de-
sired, 166, 167, 212, 219, 240,
242, 492, 493.
Taylor, Capt., 386, 396, 408, 4.38.
Ignatius, 18, 415, 472. John,
102, III, 202, 220. Thomas,
94, 9*5, ^^3• 482, 483. Walter,
I. VVilliam, 249. Taylor's
Landing, 271.
Tea, 200, 213, 296, 319, 329, 336,
429, 433, 4.34, 452.
Teat, Robert, 57.
Templeman, John, 33.
Tennison, Samuel. 18.
Tents, 340.
Ternan, Dennis, 451.
Terrasson, Bartholemy, 30, 466.
Thanksgiving Day, 28, 358.
Theft, 30, 35. 188.
Thomas, , 120. Dr., 428
Allen, 416. James, 18, 22, 54.
John, 18, 515. Nicholas, 6, 8,
99, 191, 348. Philip, 16. Sam-
uel, 22, 105, 146, 321, 475
Samuel W., 130. William, 18
37, 104, 106, 199. & Craycroft,
416.
Thompson, Charles, 76, 86
Francis, 64. James, 69, 71
146. Jane, 502. John, 112, 146
210, 467. John Dockery, 119,
230, 337- Joseph, 181, 493. 501
502. Lambert, 132. Richard
20, 133. Thomas, 181. Wil-
liam, 109, 146.
Thomson, Charles, 371, 519.
Thread, 402.
Tibbels, Thomas, 139.
Tibbett. James, 358.
Tice. Nicholas, 520.
Tilghman, Edward, 383. Lloyd.
31. Peregrine, 100, 108, no,
414, 438, 443. 450, 452, 470.
475, 522. Tilghman's Boat,
252.
Tillard, Edward, 506.
Tillotson, Thomas, 239. 246.
Tobacco, 389, 398, 508. Inspec-
tion of, 270, 271, 304. 312,
315. 320, 321, 342. Purchases
made in, 240, 243, 247, 258,
259, 261, 262, 277-279, 291-
293, 295, 326, 330, 334^ .343.
344, 346, 347. 354- Supphed
troops, 296, 319, 428. 429, 434.
Tax, 316.
Tolson, John, 144.
552
Index.
Tongue, Thomas, i8, 28.
Tool (Toole), James, 431. Rob-
ert, 448, 449.
Tootell, James, 112, 129, 207,
311.
Tories, 103, 104, 204, 240-243,
246, 257, 268, 289, 428, 444,
448, SCO, 521, 529-
Toshman, Martin, 44.
Town Creek, 270.
Townly, John, 38.
Townsend, Joshua, 18. Thomas,
152, i6g, 180, 261.
Towson, William, 60.
Trade, IDistresses of, 237, 238,
269.
Trap, John, 314.
Treason, 247. 289, 290.
Treasurers of Eastern & West-
ern Shores, 9, 10.
Trenton, N. J., 151, 433. 474- .
Trippe, Edward, 142. Levin,
132.
Trooper (Brigantine), 227.
T'oops, movement of, 151-157,
i6d, 161, 164, 166-168, 170,
172-174, 182, 184. 185, 244,
245, 251, 264, 26s, 278, 478-
480, 486, 494-496. Transpor-
tation of, 42, 372-375, 381,
387, 482, 487.
Trott, Perient, 197, 199.
Troup, John, 22, 31.
Truce (Schooner), 198^ igg.
Trueman, Alexander, 347. Ed-
ward, 533. John, 69, 71.
Trundell, John, 248.
Tuck. Mrs. Elizabeth, 21. Wil-
liam, 14, 21, 263.
Tucker, Henry, 451. John, 102,
116. Sele, 264. (Schooner),
255-
Turkey Point, 387.
Turnbull, John, 31, 34. William,
64- .
Turnein, Dennis, 114.
Turner, , 485. Leonard, 181.
Philip, 203, 524.
Turpin, Francis, 236.
Tuttle, Mrs., 8.
Twining, Nathaniel, 3.
Two Sisters (Schooner), log,
164.
Union (Schooner), 389.
Unity (Sloop), 32, 376, 451.
Unsworth, John, 119.
Upper Marlborough, 271, 501,
524-
Usher, William, 258.
Vallette, Elie, 35, 80, 109, 132,
157, 165. 213, 223, 253, 254,
349.
Valley Forge, 391.
Valliant, John, 155. Nicholas,
iSS-
Van Bibber, Abraham, 19, 279.
Isaac, 19, 279.
Van Horn, Aaron, 17. Gabriel,
17. Gabriel Peterson, 207.
Van Swearingen, , 446, 467.
Vaudreuil, Marquis de, 39, 383,
422.
Vaughan, Christian, 19. George,
17. Gist, 163.
Vearse, William, 120.
Veatch (Veach), Abraham, 126.
H.ezekiah, 120.
Veazey, , 178. John Ward,
230. 454. 495-
Venables, Joseph, 19.
Verbill, Philip, 188.
Verdue, Karloguen Payan &
Co., 264.
Vessels, impressed for provi-
sions, 29, 195, 196, 245, 264,
265, 450, 480, 482, 487-489,
495, 516-518. Provisions for,
31.
Vickars, Ezekiel, 125. Thomas,
37. William, 236.
Viper (Brig), 257.
Virginia, named, 124, 151, 152,
154-156, 161, 168, 170, 185,
193. 198, 200, 206, 207, 222,
235, 238 244, 245, 247, 251,
267, 269, 280, 289, 295, 296,
350, 351, 356, 369, 370, 374,
381, 387, 388, 391-395, 414,
416, 428, 436, 475, 476, 4S4,
488, 508, 510, 517, 521, 524.
Flour sent to, 11, 23, 24, 87,
92. 95, 130, 181, 191, 307, 353,
360, 362, 363, 371, 398, 400,
438, 439, 469. (Brigantine),
137-
Vondome, Edward, 310.
Voorhees, John, 215, 233, 234,
241, 246, 255, 261, 279, 315,
407, 408.
Waggoner, John, 44.
Wagons, 87, 122, 195, 196, 216,
218, 228, 240, 251, 260, 262,
274, 275, 286, 291, 314, 319,
321, 323, 330, 331. 334, 336,
344, 346, 365, 366, 388, 391,
392, 400, 404-407, 411, 415,
416, 433, 437, 443, 450. 455,
467, 468, 474, 476, 495, 496.
Wailes (Wales), ,204. An-
drew, 521, 522. Benjamin,
210, 271. George, 271. Samuel
Perri, 210.
Wale, Francis, 26, 415.
Walker, Charles, 12. Joseph, vi.
Thomas, 99.
Wallace, Oiarles. 40, 94, lOi,
IIS, 169. Davidson & John-
son, 150.
Walls (Wall), ,428. Sam-
uel, 146. Thomas, 258.
Walter, George, 120. John, 120.
Walters. Jacob, 146, 200. Rob-
ert, 395.
Wantz, Francis, 520.
Ward, John, 58, 446. Richard,
17-
Ware, Francis, 145, 221, 467.
Warfield, Alexander, 116, 218.
Joshua, 234. Nicholas Ridge-
ly, 271. Philemon, 105, 344.
Walter, 102, 171.
Warring, Qement, 199. Leon-
ard, 318.
Washington, George, 2, 31, 41,
43, 58, 67, 78, 88, 103, 106,
118, 123, 124, 126, 130, 136,
137. 139, 142. 170, 172, 184,
186, 190, 194, 201, 205, 212,
216, 217, 239, 241, 287, 292,
304, 308, 342, 343, 350, 352,
386, 387, 390, 40s, 406, 430,
431, 446, 447, 457, 458, 479,
486, 505, 508, 509, 511, 517,
522, 525, 526.
Washington County, 21, 39, 47,
54. 55, 63, 94, 96, 148, 159,
208, 211, 215, 262, 271, 274,
307. 333, 335, 336, 347, 356,
357, 392, 463, 483. 487.
Waters, Capt., 313. George, 19.
Peter, 19, 258, 342. Richard,
164, 295, 312. Robert, 475-
Spencer, 154. Thomas, 106.
William, 342. York, 82.
Watkins, Gassaway, 166.
Watson Samuel, 120.
Watts, Robert, 18.
Waud, William, 167.
Webster, John Lee, 283, 284.
Wederstrandt, Conrad Theo-
dore, 5, 6, 20, 26, 27, 30, 32,
100, loi, 108, 187, 215, 217,
223, 231, 301, 302, 382, 395,
419, 437, 443, 530.
Weems, William, 150. William
L, 17.
Welden, James, 86.
Wells, Daniel, 278. John, 25,
203. Mlatthew, 193, 202, 514,
S16. William, i, 13. Cooper
& Co., 393.
Welsh, John, 233. Richard, 10,
16, 28, 52, 97, 98, loi, 106.
Weltner, Ludowick, 81, 204, 295
297, 364.
West, Alexander, 102. James,
9, 325. John, 102. Stephen, 31,
122, 142, 146, 206, 378, 384.
West India goods, 206.
West Indies, 24, 41, 127, 130,
149, 182, 232, 235, 237, 238,
255, 256, 283, 299, 364, 371,
372. 380, 385, 386, 389, 396,
397, 398, 408. 438, 441, 479-
West River, 515.
Westby, John, 143.
Weston, John, 395, 413, 414-
Whaland, Joseph, 288, 289.
Wharton, John, 117.
Wheat, see Flour.
Wheatley, Arthur, 37. Augus-
tus, 37, 236.
Wheeler, Mr., 291. Qement,
203, 524. Ignatius, 19, 42, 133,
207, 240, 310. Richard, 257.
Samuel, 524. Thomas, 37-
Index.
553
WTietstone Point, Fort at, 223,
455-
Whiskey, 367.
Whitacre, Abraham, i, iq.
Francis, 178.
Whitcroft, William, 30.
White, Andrew, 98. Benjamin,
13. Charles, 271. Joseph, 322.
Thomas, 236, 430. Walter,
120.
Whitely, William, 230, 473.
Whittingham, John, 146.
Wicks, Simon, 146.
Wicomico, (Eastern Shore),
164, 269, 271. St. Mary's
County, 270, 315. (Virginia),
161, 245, 408.
Wiggans, Thomas, 146.
Wigglesworth, John, 257, 270.
Wilcoxen, Anthony, 120.
George, 120. Jesse, 248.
Thomas (of Jacob), 13.
Wiley, James, 145.
Wilkes, Joseph, 125, 454.
Wilkins, Onner, 341. William,
276, 28s. & McHard, 341.
Wilkinson, Joseph, 354. Young,
168, 169.
Willet, Edward, 203, 524.
Williams, , 231, 245, 365,
366. Ann, 139. Barruch, 215.
244, 246, 253, 261, 279, 315.
502. Basil, 26, 27. Benjamin,
330. Charles, 181. F., 533-
Gabriel, 144. George, 303-
James, 9, 96, 201, 250, 530.
John, 19, 116, 533. Joseph,
i6s, 196, 333- Lilburn, i, 74,
173. 494- Otho Holland, 3,
112, 173, 185, 456. Thomas, 8,
192. William, 222, 248.
Williamson, Basil, 271. Charles,
343.
Willing, Littleton, 152.
Willing Lass (Brig), 162. Maid
(Schooner), 360, 43.>
Willoughby, David, 180, 185.
Wills, L., 74.
Wilmer, John Lambert, 16, i^d.
Wilmington, Del., 412, 41S, 421.
Wilmot, John, 69, 72, 75, 126,
137, 166, 174, 187, 201, 214,
233, 315, 32s, 346, 458. Robert,
168, 169. William, 339, 340.
Wilson (Willson), Dr., 499,
502. Clement, 192. David,
335. James, 162. Joseph, 20,
34, 133. Levin, 19. Mary,
350. Matthew, 120.
Winchester, William, Jr., 16.
Winder, Levin, 164. William,
19. 304-
Windham, Thomas, 136.
Winn, John, 150.
Winset, Raphael, 73.
Winters, William of John, 19.
Wise, David, 151. William, 349.
Wisely, Benjamin, 98.
Wood, Basil, 54. Henry, loi,
104. James, 86. John, 17.
Joseph, 16, 520. Robert, 520.
Woodfield, John, 72.
Woodford, General, 388.
Woodward, Benjainin, 27- Jo-
seph, 18.
Woodyard, 378, 384.
Woolf, John, 5, 265, 23,6.
Woolford, James, Z7, I04. 448.
James, 3d, 12. Levin, 19, 27-
Thomas, 3, 4, 69, 71, 168, 390,
412, 426. William, 2, 4, 143,
186, 187, 243, 249, 250.
Woolsey, William, 115.
Worcester County, 17-19, 26, 48,
SO, 63, 109, 151, 161, 162, 190,
215, 220, 247, 250, 251, 288,
289, 310, 361, 368, 467, 475.
495-
Wormsly, John, 159, 487.
Worth, Jonathan, 16.
Worthington, Nicholas, 18, 28,
30. William, 329.
Wright, lulward, 90, 92, I5I,
177, 475. Jacob, 37- James, 37-
Samuel Turbutt, 4. Thomas,
4. William, 20.
Wright's Ferry (Columbia),
Pa., 178, 509.
Wyaleusing, , 364.
Wychall, Bostian, 520.
Wye River, 207, 395, 412, 437.
Wylie, Luke, 345-
Yancy, Archelaus, 200.
Yeates, Donaldson, 278, 305,
324. 335- Jonathan, 19. Jo-
seph, 285. Robert, 64, 65, 69,
71, 397. Thomas, 168, 303.
Yieldhall, William, 137-
Yielding. William, 257.
York, River, 435- Pa., 509-
Town, Va., 178, 360, 362, 372.
Yost, Ludowick, 248. Tobias,
248.
Young, Mr., loi, 220, 428^
Hugh, 104 224. James, 303.
Robert, 19, 42. Thomas, 209.
William, 58, 392, 393. Knox
& Co., 47, 209. Young's Ferry,
192 193, 198, 200. Buckskin
(vessel), 436.
Young Neptune (Schooner),
282.
Zaplin, John, 451.
Zimmerman, John, 151.
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