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from the Head of Elk and we wish an Order that our Troops
should be furnished out of them. Perhaps our not drawing
Cloathing and Arms may be owing to Negligence in not
making timely Application, we think it ought to be enquired
into.
The Delegates from Maryland We are &^ca
in Congress.

C. C.

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Wednesday 3 June 1778

Present as on yesterday
Commissions issued to Francis Fairbrother appointed one
of the Coroners for Ann Arundel County in the room of
Allen Quynn resigned.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer Pay to Lieut
Col^o Samuel Smith seven hundred and thirty three Pounds
two shillings and six Pence for Linen Purchased by him per
Account passed by the Auditor General
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut Col^o Samuel Smith
two thousand five hundred thirty four Pounds seven shillings
to be delivered over to Col^o Mord. Gist Bal^o of Account
passed by the Au'd. General
That the said Treasurer Pay to Capt. John Boone forty six
Pounds ten shillings Amount of Account passed by the Aud
Gen^l
That the said Treasurer Pay to James Brice seventy seven
Pounds seven shillings and three pence Balance of Account
passed by the Aud. Gen^l

C. B.

[Sir Henry Clinton to Washington.]

Head Quarters Philadelphia
Sir 3^d June 1778.
I am directed to transmit to Congress, and the Commander
in Chief of their Troops, printed Copies of three Conciliatory
acts of Parliament, let me add my most sincere wishes that
they may produce the desirable effect which is hoped from
them. I have the honor to be
Sir your most obed^t & most hum.
Servant
Gen. Washington H. Clinton
the same to
Henry Laurens Esquire
Presid^t of the Congress.

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