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MARYLAND STATE PAPERS
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1776
MSA SSI 1004-3

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HANDS, THOMAS B.; SMYTH, THOMAS.
Dates: 1776?
Attendance requested.
MSA S 1004-3-58 MdHR 6636-3-102  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DEPUTIES IN CONGRESS.
Dates: 1776?
Reccommendation of Capt. Walter Hanson to assist with erecting powder mill.
MSA S 1004-3-61 MdHR 6636-3-103  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HARRISON, RICHARD.
Dates: 1776?
Disposition of cargo from the sloop "Molly".
MSA S 1004-3-62 MdHR 6636-3-104  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to WARE, FRANCIS, Col.
Dates: 1776?
Order to take command.
MSA S 1004-3-63 MdHR 6636-3-105  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to ROBERTS, WILLIAM, Mayor (AN).
Dates: 1776?
Raising a guard for Annapolis.
MSA S 1004-3-136 MdHR 6636-3-3  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY.
Dates: 1776?
Purchase of gunlocks.
MSA S 1004-3-137 MdHR 6636-3-5  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE (SM).
Dates: 1776?
Request for gunlocks.
MSA S 1004-3-138 MdHR 6636-3-7  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SPEAR, WILLIAM.
Dates: 1776?
Use of vessels.
MSA S 1004-3-139 MdHR 6636-3-8  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to VEAZEY, JOHN, Col.
Dates: 1776?
Purchase of gunpowder.
MSA S 1004-3-140 MdHR 6636-3-12  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SCOTT, G.
Dates: 1776?
Supplying and transporting of troops.
MSA S 1004-3-141 MdHR 6636-3-13  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to FULFORD, JOHN, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
The defense of FR.
MSA S 1004-3-142 MdHR 6636-3-15  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (BA).
Dates: 1776?
Procurement of armament supplies and laborers.
MSA S 1004-3-143 MdHR 6636-3-16  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEES OF OBSERVATION.
Dates: 1776?
Stationing of independent troop companies.
MSA S 1004-3-144 MdHR 6636-3-17  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DASHIELL, GEORGE, Col. (SO).
Dates: 1776?
Resignations and commissions of officers.
MSA S 1004-3-145 MdHR 6636-3-18  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to WALTERS, PETER, Col. (SO).
Dates: 1776?
Commissioning of militia companies.
MSA S 1004-3-146 MdHR 6636-3-19  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HINDMAN, JAMES, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
Commissioning officers; supplying clothing.
MSA S 1004-3-147 MdHR 6636-3-20  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEES (FR).
Dates: 1776?
Order to forward the arms collected to AN.
MSA S 1004-3-148 MdHR 6636-3-23  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SMALLWOOD, WILLIAM, Col.
Dates: 1776?
Order to restation troops and collect public arms.
MSA S 1004-3-149 MdHR 6636-3-24  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (PG).
Dates: 1776?
Request to collect public arms.
MSA S 1004-3-150 MdHR 6636-3-25  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (BA).
Dates: 1776?
Movement of enemy ships.
MSA S 1004-3-151 MdHR 6636-3-26  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (CV).
Dates: 1776?
Position of enemy ships and defense of the coast.
MSA S 1004-3-152 MdHR 6636-3-28  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to CHAMBERLAIN, JAMES LLOYD, Brig. Gen.
Dates: 1776?
The defense of BA.
MSA S 1004-3-153 MdHR 6636-3-30  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HINDMAN, WILLIAM.
Dates: 1776?
A commission granted; supplying of troops.
MSA S 1004-3-154 MdHR 6636-3-31  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BEALL, JOSHUA, Col.
Dates: 1776?
Enemy ship movements; defense of BA.
MSA S 1004-3-155 MdHR 6636-3-32  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (Alexandria).
Dates: 1776?
Enemy ship movements; capture of American vessels.
MSA S 1004-3-156 MdHR 6636-3-33  Location: 1/7/3/26

* to CARROLL, CHARLES, BARRISTER.
Dates: 1776?
Armament and movement of enemy ships.
MSA S 1004-3-157 MdHR 6636-3-34  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to CALLAHAN?, C.
Dates: 1776?
Order for Capt. Stricker's Comp. to defend BC and AN.
MSA S 1004-3-158 MdHR 6636-3-35  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to STRICKER, GEORGE, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
Orders about the defense of BC and AN.
MSA S 1004-3-159 MdHR 6636-3-36  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (TA).
Dates: 1776?
Disloyalty charges against Alexander Wickham.
MSA S 1004-3-160 MdHR 6636-3-37  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (DO).
Dates: 1776?
Stationing of Capt. Woolford's Comp. in Cambridge.
MSA S 1004-3-161 MdHR 6636-3-38  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to GUNBY, JOHN, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
Payment for troop housing and provisions.
MSA S 1004-3-162 MdHR 6636-3-39  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to CARROLL, CHARLES, BARRISTER, Committee Member (BC).
Dates: 1776?
Need of troops at AN; defense by the Sons of Liberty.
MSA S 1004-3-163 MdHR 6636-3-40  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to CARROLL, CHARLES, BARRISTER (BC).
Dates: 1776?
Retreat of enemy fleet; defense of Annapolis.
MSA S 1004-3-164 MdHR 6636-3-41  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (BA).
Dates: 1776?
Request for arms and ammunition.
MSA S 1004-3-165 MdHR 6636-3-42  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (HA).
Dates: 1776?
Request to render account of disbursements.
MSA S 1004-3-166 MdHR 6636-3-44  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DEPUTIES IN CONGRESS.
Dates: 1776?
Request to W. Bowley to purchase gunpowder.
MSA S 1004-3-167 MdHR 6636-3-48  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DEPUTIES IN CONGRESS.
Dates: 1776?
Lack of funds in state treasury.
MSA S 1004-3-168 MdHR 6636-3-50  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to WRIGHT, THOMAS, Col.
Dates: 1776?
Commissioning of new officers.
MSA S 1004-3-169 MdHR 6636-3-52  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (QA).
Dates: 1776?
Enclosure of payment order for troop expenses; medical services.
MSA S 1004-3-170 MdHR 6636-3-56  Location: 1/7/3/26

* to VEAZEY, EDWARD, Col.
Dates: 1776?
Purchase of gunpowder.
MSA S 1004-3-171 MdHR 6636-3-59  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEES OF OBSERVATION (KE; QA).
Dates: 1776?
Transportation of gunpowder.
MSA S 1004-3-172 MdHR 6636-3-60  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (CV).
Dates: 1776?
Defense of the county; request for gunpowder.
MSA S 1004-3-173 MdHR 6636-3-62  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY.
Dates: 1776?
Actions and loyalty of James Morris.
MSA S 1004-3-174 MdHR 6636-3-63  Location: 1/7/3/26

COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (AA) to COMMITTEE (Elk Ridge).
Dates: 1776?
Bond for good behavior posted by James Morris.
MSA S 1004-3-175 MdHR 6636-3-63  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to THOMAS, JOHN ALLEN, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
Movement of troops by pilot boat.
MSA S 1004-3-176 MdHR 6636-3-64  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DEPUTIES IN CONGRESS.
Dates: 1776?
Receipt of gunpowder; financial transactions.
MSA S 1004-3-177 MdHR 6636-3-65  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (CH).
Dates: 1776?
Lack of ammunition in CV.
MSA S 1004-3-178 MdHR 6636-3-66  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOWARD, EPHRAIM, Dr.; COALE, PHILLIP, Dr.
Dates: 1776?
Production of saltpeter.
MSA S 1004-3-179 MdHR 6636-3-68  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DENT, JOHN, Brig. Gen.; PLATER, GEORGE (CH; SM).
Dates: 1776?
Attendance requested to discuss Potomac River beacons.
MSA S 1004-3-180 MdHR 6636-3-72  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE (Middle District, FR).
Dates: 1776?
Military expenses.
MSA S 1004-3-181 MdHR 6636-3-73  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BEALL, JOSIAH, Col. (Bladensburg).
Dates: 1776?
Officer appointments; powder supplies.
MSA S 1004-3-182 MdHR 6636-3-75  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BURGESS, JOSEPH, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
Request to procure a cannon.
MSA S 1004-3-183 MdHR 6636-3-76  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to MAGRUDER, ZADOCK, Col.
Dates: 1776?
Commissioning of new officers.
MSA S 1004-3-184 MdHR 6636-3-77  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to YOST, JOHN.
Dates: 1776?
Request to supply blankets.
MSA S 1004-3-185 MdHR 6636-3-78  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BOUCHER, JOHN THOMAS, Lt.
Dates: 1776?
Acceptance of resignation.
MSA S 1004-3-186 MdHR 6636-3-80  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to CARROLL, CHARLES, BARRISTER (Mount Clare).
Dates: 1776?
Transportation of armaments; attendance requested.
MSA S 1004-3-187 MdHR 6636-3-81  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BEALL, JOSIAH, Col.
Dates: 1776?
Order for arms and ammunition.
MSA S 1004-3-188 MdHR 6636-3-83  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to KENT, JAMES, Capt.; HENRY, WILLIAM, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
Payment of troops for a march.
MSA S 1004-3-189 MdHR 6636-3-84  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to JOHNSON, BAKER; BEATTY, CHARLES.
Dates: 1776?
Procurement of gunlocks.
MSA S 1004-3-190 MdHR 6636-3-86  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (TA).
Dates: 1776?
Order to repossess ammunition and gun parts.
MSA S 1004-3-191 MdHR 6636-3-87  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (FR).
Dates: 1776?
Innocence of Gassaway.
MSA S 1004-3-192 MdHR 6636-3-92  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HENRY, JAMES, Capt.; KENT, WILLIAM, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
Payment of militia.
MSA S 1004-3-193 MdHR 6636-3-93  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HINDMAN, WILLIAM.
Dates: 1776?
Request to keep a letter for Capts. Kent and Henry.
MSA S 1004-3-194 MdHR 6636-3-94  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (BA).
Dates: 1776?
Arrival of Mr. Hughes.
MSA S 1004-3-195 MdHR 6636-3-94A  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to LUX, WILLIAM.
Dates: 1776?
Cargo of the "Wild Duck".
MSA S 1004-3-196 MdHR 6636-3-95  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (QA).
Dates: 1776?
Convention papers pertaining to county.
MSA S 1004-3-197 MdHR 6636-3-96  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HINDMAN, JAMES, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
Supplies to be sent to Charles Town.
MSA S 1004-3-198 MdHR 6636-3-97  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HARRISON, RICHARD (Martinique).
Dates: 1776?
Flour shipment; enemy presence in the Bay.
MSA S 1004-3-199 MdHR 6636-3-98  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF SAFETY (VA).
Dates: 1776?
Request of aid for Mr. Risteau to obtain the release of his brother, a British prisoner.
MSA S 1004-3-200 MdHR 6636-3-99  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SMYTH, THOMAS.
Dates: 1776?
Need of arms and ammunition in BA.
MSA S 1004-3-201 MdHR 6636-3-100  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to NICHOLSON, JAMES, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
Order to procure officers for schooner "Resolution".
MSA S 1004-3-202 MdHR 6636-3-108  Location: 1/7/3/26

GOLDSBOROUGH, ROBERT to ROGERS, JOHN.
Dates: 1776?
Request congressional delegates attend MD Convention.
MSA S 1004-3-203 MdHR 6636-3-109  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to LUX, WILLIAM.
Dates: 1776?
Use of small vessels for transporting cargo to the West Indies.
MSA S 1004-3-204 MdHR 6636-3-110  Location: 1/7/3/26

* to YOUNG, HUGH, merchant (BA).
Dates: 1776?
Request to ready a schooner.
MSA S 1004-3-205 MdHR 6636-3-111  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SMALLWOOD, WILLIAM, Col.
Dates: 1776?
Court-martial of Christian Castler.
MSA S 1004-3-206 MdHR 6636-3-113  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to YORK, HENRY.
Dates: 1776?
Request for muskets.
MSA S 1004-3-207 MdHR 6636-3-114  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY.
Dates: 1776?
Contract for arms production.
MSA S 1004-3-208 MdHR 6636-3-115  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SIM, JOSEPH, Col. (PG).
Dates: 1776?
Transportation of prisoners from NC.
MSA S 1004-3-209 MdHR 6636-3-117  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to MAGRUDER, ZADOCK, Col. (FR).
Dates: 1776?
Appointment of guard for the NC prisoners.
MSA S 1004-3-210 MdHR 6636-3-119  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HINDMAN, JAMES, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
Condition of guns; purchase of iron pots.
MSA S 1004-3-211 MdHR 6636-3-122  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SMALLWOOD, WILLIAM, Col.
Dates: 1776?
Transportation of NC prisoners.
MSA S 1004-3-212 MdHR 6636-3-123  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to RUSSELL, THOMAS.
Dates: 1776?
Delivery of powder and shot.
MSA S 1004-3-213 MdHR 6636-3-125  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF SAFETY (VA).
Dates: 1776?
Copy of a congressional resolution; recapture of Manor Kirkland.
MSA S 1004-3-214 MdHR 6636-3-124  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (KE).
Dates: 1776?
Transportation of gunpowder.
MSA S 1004-3-215 MdHR 6636-3-126  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to VEAZEY, EDWARD, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
Request for a guard to accompany munition wagons.
MSA S 1004-3-216 MdHR 6636-3-127  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF SAFETY (NC).
Dates: 1776?
Transportation of prisoners from NC.
MSA S 1004-3-217 MdHR 6636-3-128  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF SAFETY OR OBSERVATION (Wilmington, New Castle Cty.).
Dates: 1776?
Conveyance of prisoners from NC.
MSA S 1004-3-218 MdHR 6636-3-129  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOPKINS, GERRARD, JR., Dep. Comsy. (BC).
Dates: 1776?
Arms supply in BC.
MSA S 1004-3-219 MdHR 6636-3-130  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SMITH, NATHANIEL, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
Exchange of cannon.
MSA S 1004-3-220 MdHR 6636-3-131  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to NICHOLSON, JAMES, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
Attempts of vessels to leave the Bay.
MSA S 1004-3-221 MdHR 6636-3-132  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF SAFETY (NC).
Dates: 1776?
Request for delivery of powder.
MSA S 1004-3-222 MdHR 6636-3-133  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (WO).
Dates: 1776?
Recommendation of John Galloway to establish a saltworks.
MSA S 1004-3-223 MdHR 6636-3-137  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HILL, JOSIAH, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
Order to convoy near Cape Charles.
MSA S 1004-3-224 MdHR 6636-3-139  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to YOUNG, HUGH.
Dates: 1776?
Orders for the schooner "Ninety Two".
MSA S 1004-3-225 MdHR 6636-3-140  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY.
Dates: 1776?
Landing of the enemy fleet.
MSA S 1004-3-226 MdHR 6636-3-141  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HINDMAN, WILLIAM.
Dates: 1776?
Transmission of a bond.
MSA S 1004-3-227 MdHR 6636-3-146  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BEALL, REZIN, Capt. (Drum Point).
Dates: 1776?
Arms and housing for troops.
MSA S 1004-3-228 MdHR 6636-3-147  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (CV).
Dates: 1776?
Troop barracks at Drum Point.
MSA S 1004-3-229 MdHR 6636-3-148  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (BA).
Dates: 1776?
Expenses of transferring troops to BC.
MSA S 1004-3-230 MdHR 6636-3-149  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HARRISON, WILLIAM.
Dates: 1776?
Supply of bayonets; quality of quarters.
MSA S 1004-3-231 MdHR 6636-3-151  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY.
Dates: 1776?
Congressional resolves; Convention attendance.
MSA S 1004-3-232 MdHR 6636-3-152  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY.
Dates: 1776?
Request for arms information.
MSA S 1004-3-233 MdHR 6636-3-153  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOLLINGSWORTH, JESSE.
Dates: 1776?
Raising of sunken vessels.
MSA S 1004-3-234 MdHR 6636-3-154  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to JOHNSON, EDWARD, Dr. (CV).
Dates: 1776?
Salt discovery; manufacture of saltpeter.
MSA S 1004-3-235 MdHR 6636-3-158  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DUGAN, CUMBERLAND.
Dates: 1776?
Loading the pilot boat "Chatham" with flour.
MSA S 1004-3-236 MdHR 6636-3-160  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to LUX & BOWLEY, merchants (BC).
Dates: 1776?
Order to deliver flour.
MSA S 1004-3-237 MdHR 6636-3-161  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DUGAN, CUMBERLAND.
Dates: 1776?
Loading a vessel with bread and flour.
MSA S 1004-3-238 MdHR 6636-3-162  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to LAYPOLE, JOHN, baker.
Dates: 1776?
Request to examine flour.
MSA S 1004-3-239 MdHR 6636-3-163  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to MIDDLETON, JOSEPH.
Dates: 1776?
Defense of the Bay.
MSA S 1004-3-240 MdHR 6636-3-164  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to KENT, JAMES, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
Commissions issued.
MSA S 1004-3-241 MdHR 6636-3-187  Location: 1/7/3/26

ENNALLS, JOHN to COUNCIL OF SAFETY.
Dates: 1776?
Request for commissions.
MSA S 1004-3-242 MdHR 6636-3-191  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SMALLWOOD, WILLIAM, Col.
Dates: 1776.
Alexander Ross suspected of espionage.
MSA S 1004-3-402 MdHR 6636-3-101  Location: 1/7/3/26

Dates: 1776.
Minutes of the proceedings of the Council of Safety, 27 May - 6 Jul. 1776.
MSA S 1004-3-403 MdHR 6636-3-135  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to WEEMS, JOHN, Col. et al.
Dates: 1776.
Enemy ship movements; departure of the royal governor.
MSA S 1004-3-404 MdHR 6636-3-145  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOWARD, MATTHEW (West River).
Dates: 1776, Jan. 2.
Appropriation of funds for defense of the river.
MSA S 1004-3-433 MdHR 6636-3-2  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HANSON, WILLIAM.
Dates: 1776, Jan. 19.
Invoice and bill of lading for flour.
MSA S 1004-3-449 MdHR 6636-3-1  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN).
Dates: 1776, Jan. 23.
Removal of records to Upper Marlborough.
MSA S 1004-3-451 MdHR 6636-3-4  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to RAMSEY, NATHANIEL.
Dates: 1776, Feb. 7.
Request to purchase cloth.
MSA S 1004-3-461 MdHR 6636-3-6  Location: 1/7/3/26

BEALL, JOSIAH (Bladensburg).
Dates: 1776, Feb. 10.
Officer replacement; Convention proceedings; troop discontent.
MSA S 1004-3-463 MdHR 6636-3-61  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (BA).
Dates: 1776, Feb. 13.
Quantity and price of guns: See 3/10A.
MSA S 1004-3-466 MdHR 6636-3-10  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (TA).
Dates: 1776, Feb. 14.
Request for guns and bullets.
MSA S 1004-3-468 MdHR 6636-3-9  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to SIM, PATRICK, Col.
Dates: 1776, Feb. 20.
Officer elections and deviation from promotion regulations.
MSA S 1004-3-478 MdHR 6636-3-14  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to WEEMS, JOHN, Col.; DORSEY, THOMAS, Col.
Dates: 1776, Mar. 5.
Alert of enemy ships in the Patuxent.
MSA S 1004-3-485 MdHR 6636-3-22  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DORSEY, THOMAS, Col.
Dates: 1776, Mar. 7.
Movement of troops to defend BA.
MSA S 1004-3-487 MdHR 6636-3-27  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (BA).
Dates: 1776, Mar. 8.
The defense of Head of Elk; movement of enemy ships.
MSA S 1004-3-490 MdHR 6636-3-29  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HENRY, WILLIAM, Capt.; KENT, JAMES, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Mar. 12.
Increased expenses of troops.
MSA S 1004-3-500 MdHR 6636-3-43  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to COMMITTEE OF SAFETY (VA).
Dates: 1776, Mar. 13.
Movement of the British fleet.
MSA S 1004-3-502 MdHR 6636-3-45  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to BOWLEY, DANIEL.
Dates: 1776, Mar. 14.
Purchase and shipment of gunpowder.
MSA S 1004-3-503 MdHR 6636-3-46  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to NICHOLSON, JAMES, Capt. ("Defence").
Dates: 1776, Mar. 15.
Letter of thanks for services rendered in defense of the city.
MSA S 1004-3-504 MdHR 6636-3-47  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to BUCHANAN, ANDREW, Brig. Gen. (BA).
Dates: 1776, Mar. 15.
Gratitude to citizens who assisted troops.
MSA S 1004-3-505 MdHR 6636-3-49  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (TA).
Dates: 1776, Mar. 16.
Printing of the Convention proceedings.
MSA S 1004-3-507 MdHR 6636-3-51  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HINDMAN, WILLIAM E.S.T.
Dates: 1776, Mar. 18.
Order to pay bills and drafts.
MSA S 1004-3-511 MdHR 6636-3-53  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to COMMITTEE OF SAFETY; PLATER, GEORGE; DENT, JOHN, Brig. Gen. (VA; SM).
Dates: 1776, Mar. 18.
Defense of the Potomac River: See 3/55A.
MSA S 1004-3-512 MdHR 6636-3-55  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to DALTON, JOHN; MASON, GEORGE (VA).
Dates: 1776, Mar. 19.
Delivery of gunpowder.
MSA S 1004-3-513 MdHR 6636-3-54  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to YOUNG, HUGH.
Dates: 1776, Mar. 19.
Order to load the "Nancy".
MSA S 1004-3-514 MdHR 6636-3-57  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to ENNALS, WILLIAM.
Dates: 1776, Mar. 20.
Payment of bills of credit; paper money and specie.
MSA S 1004-3-518 MdHR 6636-3-58  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN).
Dates: 1776, Mar. 21.
Gratitude for militia defense; gunpowder supply.
MSA S 1004-3-520 MdHR 6636-3-61  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE (Middle District, FR).
Dates: 1776, Mar. 22.
Current price of sulphur.
MSA S 1004-3-522 MdHR 6636-3-67  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (KE).
Dates: 1776, Mar. 22.
Powder and arms shipment for the Eastern Shore.
MSA S 1004-3-523 MdHR 6636-3-70  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION.
Dates: 1776, Mar. 23.
Request to procure blankets and rugs.
MSA S 1004-3-526 MdHR 6636-3-69  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN).
Dates: 1776, Mar. 23.
Request for blankets.
MSA S 1004-3-527 MdHR 6636-3-71  Location: 1/7/3/26

JENIFER, DANIEL OF ST. THOMAS (AN) to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (BA).
Dates: 1776, Mar. 26.
Request of munitions for Chestertown; outfitting a schooner.
MSA S 1004-3-530 MdHR 6636-3-79  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HUGHES, DANIEL.
Dates: 1776, Mar. 28.
Supply of gunpowder.
MSA S 1004-3-532 MdHR 6636-3-74  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HANSON, JOHN.
Dates: 1776, Mar. 29.
Request for gunlocks.
MSA S 1004-3-535 MdHR 6636-3-82  Location: 1/7/3/26

* to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (CH).
Dates: 1776, Mar. 30.
Disbursement of munitions.
MSA S 1004-3-538 MdHR 6636-3-85  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (SM).
Dates: 1776, Apr.
Orders to Capt. John Allen Thomas.
MSA S 1004-3-539 MdHR 6636-3-88  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to THOMAS, JOHN ALLEN, Capt. (Bladensburg).
Dates: 1776, Apr. 2.
County defense; troop rationing.
MSA S 1004-3-541 MdHR 6636-3-89  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to BEALL, REZIN, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Apr. 3.
Discharge for James Warren.
MSA S 1004-3-544 MdHR 6636-3-90  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (BA).
Dates: 1776, Apr. 3.
Loyalty of Mr. Henderson.
MSA S 1004-3-545 MdHR 6636-3-91  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to CONVENTION DELEGATES.
Dates: 1776, Apr. 22.
Attendance requested.
MSA S 1004-3-556 MdHR 6636-3-106  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to HANSON, JOHN, Chm., Committee (Middle District, FR).
Dates: 1776, Apr. 25.
Purchase of gunpowder.
MSA S 1004-3-560 MdHR 6636-3-107  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (BA).
Dates: 1776, May. 1.
Dispatching the "Ninety Two".
MSA S 1004-3-569 MdHR 6636-3-112  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (MIddle District, FR).
Dates: 1776, May. 2.
Transportation of prisoners from NC.
MSA S 1004-3-571 MdHR 6636-3-118  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to WARE, FRANCIS, Col.
Dates: 1776, May. 3.
Smallpox innoculation; provision of tents.
MSA S 1004-3-574 MdHR 6636-3-116  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to WOOLSEY, GEORGE.
Dates: 1776, May. 3.
Contract to purchase flour in the West Indies.
MSA S 1004-3-575 MdHR 6636-3-120  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (Middle District. FR).
Dates: 1776, May. 6.
Order to send gunpowder to Shipton District.
MSA S 1004-3-582 MdHR 6636-3-150  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (BA).
Dates: 1776, May. 7.
Salvage of a ship.
MSA S 1004-3-584 MdHR 6636-3-121  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to MAWBREY, JOSEPH, Capt.; RIDLEY, THOMAS, Capt.; LUND, GABRIEL, Capt.
Dates: 1776, May 25.
Countermanding order to sail.
MSA S 1004-3-598 MdHR 6636-3-134  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to MEMBERS.
Dates: 1776, May 28.
Appointments to Council.
MSA S 1004-3-601 MdHR 6636-3-136  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to NICHOLSON, JAMES, Capt.
Dates: 1776, May 28.
Order to proceed to BA.
MSA S 1004-3-602 MdHR 6636-3-138  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to PENDLETON, EDWARD, Pres. Committee Saf. (VA).
Dates: 1776, May 31.
Movement of the enemy fleet.
MSA S 1004-3-603 MdHR 6636-3-142  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to NICHOLSON, JAMES, Capt.
Dates: 1776, May 31.
Enemy fleet movements; fortifications against attack.
MSA S 1004-3-604 MdHR 6636-3-143  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to MONTAGU, GEORGE, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Jun.?
Desertion of servants and soldiers.
MSA S 1004-3-607 MdHR 6636-3-165  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY.
Dates: 1776, Jun.?
Broken truce.
MSA S 1004-3-608 MdHR 6636-3-168  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to NICHOLS, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Jun.?
Breaking of the truce.
MSA S 1004-3-609 MdHR 6636-3-169  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BRACCO, JAMES, Lt.
Dates: 1776, Jun.?
Outbreak of smallpox; orders for innoculation.
MSA S 1004-3-610 MdHR 6636-3-180  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY.
Dates: 1776, Jun. 1.
Movements of enemy fleet.
MSA S 1004-3-611 MdHR 6636-3-144  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to VAN BIBBER, ABRAHAM, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Jun. 10.
Cargo disposal; purchase of arms.
MSA S 1004-3-618 MdHR 6636-3-159  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to VAN BIBBER, ISAAC, Capt. (BA).
Dates: 1776, Jun. 17.
Building of powder mills.
MSA S 1004-3-621 MdHR 6636-3-155  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to DUGAN, CUMBERLAND.
Dates: 1776, Jun. 18.
Delivery of flour.
MSA S 1004-3-622 MdHR 6636-3-156  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to HANDY, JOSEPH, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Jun. 18.
Orders for disposal of cargo.
MSA S 1004-3-623 MdHR 6636-3-159A  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (WO).
Dates: 1776, Jun. 19.
Establishing a saltworks.
MSA S 1004-3-626 MdHR 6636-3-157  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BEALL, REZIN, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Jun. 24.
Broken truce; permission to repel violence.
MSA S 1004-3-631 MdHR 6636-3-166  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to MATTHEWS, Col.
Dates: 1776, Jun. 24.
Protection of powder.
MSA S 1004-3-632 MdHR 6636-3-167  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HALL, JOSIAS C., Col.; WEEMS, JOHN, Col.
Dates: 1776, Jun. 25.
Plan for defense against enemy ship.
MSA S 1004-3-633 MdHR 6636-3-170  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BEALL, REZIN, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Jun. 25.
Shipment of muskets.
MSA S 1004-3-634 MdHR 6636-3-171  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BEALL, REZIN, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Jun. 26.
Exchange of muskets; enemy ship movements.
MSA S 1004-3-640 MdHR 6636-3-172  Location: 1/7/3/26

JENIFER, DANIEL OF ST. THOMAS (Council of Safety, AN) to HOLLINGSWORTH, JESSE.
Dates: 1776, Jun. 26.
Disposal of a cargo of flour.
MSA S 1004-3-641 MdHR 6636-3-173  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to SELBY, WILLIAM (Accomack Cty., VA).
Dates: 1776, Jun. 28.
Transportation of flour.
MSA S 1004-3-644 MdHR 6636-3-174  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (CV).
Dates: 1776, Jun. 28.
Expense of constructing barracks.
MSA S 1004-3-645 MdHR 6636-3-177  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (KE).
Dates: 1776, Jun. 28.
Congressional resolution requiring a census.
MSA S 1004-3-646 MdHR 6636-3-177  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to HINDMAN, JAMES, Capt. (TA).
Dates: 1776, Jun. 28.
Appearance and testimony of witnesses.
MSA S 1004-3-647 MdHR 6636-3-179  Location: 1/7/3/26

JENIFER, DANIEL OF ST. THOMAS (Council of Safety, AN) to VEAZEY, EDWARD, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Jun. 29.
Order for a convoy guard.
MSA S 1004-3-648 MdHR 6636-3-175  Location: 1/7/3/26

JENIFER, DANIEL OF ST. THOMAS (Council of Safety, AN) to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (KE).
Dates: 1776, Jun. 29.
Transportation of supplies.
MSA S 1004-3-649 MdHR 6636-3-176  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to HINDMAN, JAMES.
Dates: 1776, Jun. 29.
Request for an accounting of expenditures.
MSA S 1004-3-650 MdHR 6636-3-178  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOLLINGSWORTH, JESSE.
Dates: 1776, Jun. 29.
Case before Committee of Claims; inspection of cargoes.
MSA S 1004-3-651 MdHR 6636-3-181  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SMITHSON, NATHANIEL, Capt. (BC).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 3.
Request for an accounting and description of cannon.
MSA S 1004-3-660 MdHR 6636-3-182  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HUGHES, DANIEL AND SAMUEL & CO.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 3.
Request for arms to fortify Annapolis.
MSA S 1004-3-661 MdHR 6636-3-185  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to TILGHMAN, JAMES.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 4.
Attendance requested.
MSA S 1004-3-664 MdHR 6636-3-183  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 6.
Delivery of ammunition.
MSA S 1004-3-667 MdHR 6636-3-184  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HANDS, THOMAS B.; SMYTH, THOMAS; NICHOLSON, JAMES, Council Members, Chestertown
Dates: 1776, Jul. 6.
Attendance requested; request for wagons to convey cargo.
MSA S 1004-3-668 MdHR 6636-3-186  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BEALL, REZIN, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 6.
Troop movement; transfer of arms.
MSA S 1004-3-669 MdHR 6636-3-188  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to VAN BIBBER & HARRISON.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 6.
Bills of lading, invoices, and cargoes.
MSA S 1004-3-670 MdHR 6636-3-189  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (WO).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 6.
Guarding and transporting gunpowder.
MSA S 1004-3-671 MdHR 6636-3-190  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HINDMAN, WILLIAM, E.S.T.; KENT, JAMES, Capt.; HENRY, WILLIAM, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 14.
Troop movements; delivery of orders; payment of salaries.
MSA S 1004-3-702 MdHR 6636-3-11  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HALL, JOSIAS C., Col.
Dates: 1776, Nov. 5
Request of troops for protection from approaching enemy ships.
MSA S 1004-3-949 MdHR 6636-3-21  Location: 1/7/3/26


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