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MARYLAND STATE PAPERS
(Series A)
1776
MSA SSI 1004-4

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to RAWLINGS, MOSES, Capt.;HARRISON, THOMAS, Lt.
Dates: 1776?
Order to march to Philadelphia.
MSA S 1004-4-243 MdHR 6636-4-4  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to VEAZEY, EDWARD, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
Order to march to Philadelphia.
MSA S 1004-4-244 MdHR 6636-4-5  Location: 1/7/3/26

* to HAMILTON, MATTHEW.
Dates: 1776?
Sending Colonel Hall's Batt. to defend Annapolis.
MSA S 1004-4-245 MdHR 6636-4-7  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SMYTH, THOMAS.
Dates: 1776?
Concerning a contract for cartridges.
MSA S 1004-4-246 MdHR 6636-4-10  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DEPUTIES IN CONGRESS.
Dates: 1776?
Hope to fortify Annapolis with obstructions in the Severn River.
MSA S 1004-4-247 MdHR 6636-4-12  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BUCHANAN, ANDREW, Brig. Gen. et al.
Dates: 1776?
Must march as soon as prepared.
MSA S 1004-4-248 MdHR 6636-4-16  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to ARCHER, JOHN; HARRIS, JAMES (HA).
Dates: 1776?
Request for linens.
MSA S 1004-4-249 MdHR 6636-4-20  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOLLINGSWORTH, HENRY, Col.
Dates: 1776?
Requests supply of bayonets.
MSA S 1004-4-250 MdHR 6636-4-28  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to RIDGELY, CHARLES, SR.
Dates: 1776?
Request to explain earlier letter.
MSA S 1004-4-251 MdHR 6636-4-31  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DEPUTIES IN CONGRESS.
Dates: 1776?
The casting of cannons by Mr. Hughes.
MSA S 1004-4-252 MdHR 6636-4-32  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to JOHNSON, JAMES, Col.
Dates: 1776?
Request for cannons to be sent south.
MSA S 1004-4-253 MdHR 6636-4-42  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEES OF OBSERVATION (CA; DO; QA; TA; CE).
Dates: 1776?
Request to arm militia and provide blankets.
MSA S 1004-4-254 MdHR 6636-4-45  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEES OF THE WESTERN SHORE.
Dates: 1776?
Request for someone to supply blankets and bayonets for militia.
MSA S 1004-4-255 MdHR 6636-4-46  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DENT, JOHN, Brig. Gen.
Dates: 1776?
Order to send further communications by express.
MSA S 1004-4-256 MdHR 6636-4-48  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to RINGGOLD, Dr.; RINGGOLD, THOMAS; BROWN, AQUILA.
Dates: 1776?
Sending gunpowder for use of Kent Island militia.
MSA S 1004-4-257 MdHR 6636-4-49  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SMYTH, THOMAS.
Dates: 1776?
Sending funds for wagons and other expenses; regret cannot send more but are under attack.
MSA S 1004-4-258 MdHR 6636-4-50  Location: 1/7/3/26

* to EWING, THOMAS, Col.
Dates: 1776?
Flying Camp not to draw pay or rations unless marching.
MSA S 1004-4-259 MdHR 6636-4-52  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DENT, JOHN, Gen.
Dates: 1776?
Request number of deserters; must continue to repel British.
MSA S 1004-4-260 MdHR 6636-4-65  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (KE).
Dates: 1776?
Receipt for provisions delivered.
MSA S 1004-4-261 MdHR 6636-4-68  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (DO).
Dates: 1776?
Sending company to Cambridge to prevent plundering.
MSA S 1004-4-262 MdHR 6636-4-74  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HANSON, JOHN.
Dates: 1776?
Order to purchase rifles.
MSA S 1004-4-263 MdHR 6636-4-80  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to PATTON, MATTHEW; GORDON, JOHN.
Dates: 1776?
Concerning contract for knapsacks.
MSA S 1004-4-264 MdHR 6636-4-84  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DENT, JOHN, Brig. Gen.
Dates: 1776?
Request return to Annapolis to prepare Flying Camp to march.
MSA S 1004-4-265 MdHR 6636-4-86  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOLLINGSWORTH, HENRY, Col.
Dates: 1776?
Compliance with enclosed resolve.
MSA S 1004-4-266 MdHR 6636-4-91  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to ELLIOT, THOMAS, Capt.; BARNES, THOMAS, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
Order to furnish ammunition and flint for Kent Island campaign.
MSA S 1004-4-267 MdHR 6636-4-97  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to GRIEST, ISAAC.
Dates: 1776?
Contract for wooden bottles.
MSA S 1004-4-268 MdHR 6636-4-98  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DEPUTIES IN CONGRESS.
Dates: 1776?
Advancing funds to Col. Smallwood; speculations on British troop movements.
MSA S 1004-4-269 MdHR 6636-4-107  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SMYTH, THOMAS; RINGGOLD, THOMAS.
Dates: 1776?
Sending funds by Capt. Smith for provisions.
MSA S 1004-4-270 MdHR 6636-4-109  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to VAN BIBBER & HARRISON.
Dates: 1776?
Received shipment of provisions; locations of various officers.
MSA S 1004-4-271 MdHR 6636-4-112  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to TOOTELL, JAMES, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
Insufficient powder; requests he acquire more.
MSA S 1004-4-272 MdHR 6636-4-113  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to PARKER, EDWARD (CE).
Dates: 1776?
Request for thread and price of linen.
MSA S 1004-4-273 MdHR 6636-4-114  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to ARCHER, JOHN; HARRIS, JAMES.
Dates: 1776?
Request to send linen and thread.
MSA S 1004-4-274 MdHR 6636-4-115  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to EWING, THOMAS, Col.
Dates: 1776?
Sending Capt. Young's company with funds.
MSA S 1004-4-275 MdHR 6636-4-116  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to GRIEST, ISAAC.
Dates: 1776?
Request for additional tent maker.
MSA S 1004-4-276 MdHR 6636-4-117  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DEPUTIES IN CONGRESS.
Dates: 1776?
Replacement of Capt. Thomas.
MSA S 1004-4-277 MdHR 6636-4-121  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BOURKE, THOMAS, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
Apply for guns to supply company; order to march to Philadelphia.
MSA S 1004-4-278 MdHR 6636-4-138  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to LINEN MANUFACTURERS.
Dates: 1776?
Requests supplies for troops marching north.
MSA S 1004-4-279 MdHR 6636-4-141  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to PERKINS, ISAAC, Capt.; SMYTH, THOMAS, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
Order to march to Philadelphia when prepared.
MSA S 1004-4-280 MdHR 6636-4-144  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOLLINGSWORTH, HENRY, Col.
Dates: 1776?
Order to purchase cloth for tents.
MSA S 1004-4-281 MdHR 6636-4-147  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to ALEXANDER, WALTER, Capt.; GEORGE, JOSHUA, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
Order to march northward; acquiring tents for troops.
MSA S 1004-4-282 MdHR 6636-4-149  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to GRIEST, ISAAC.
Dates: 1776?
Report on provisions.
MSA S 1004-4-283 MdHR 6636-4-155  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DAMES, JOHN, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
Having difficulty supplying bayonets.
MSA S 1004-4-284 MdHR 6636-4-157  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to STEWARD, STEPHEN.
Dates: 1776?
Request he purchase new panes for AN militia hospital.
MSA S 1004-4-285 MdHR 6636-4-163  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOPKINS, GERRARD, Comsy. Stores.
Dates: 1776?
Sending powder; provide receipt and store powder; inquire about available cannons.
MSA S 1004-4-286 MdHR 6636-4-164  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DORSEY, JAMES, Col.
Dates: 1776?
Order to send tents for marching troops.
MSA S 1004-4-287 MdHR 6636-4-167  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (CH).
Dates: 1776?
Order to give Capt. Conway powder.
MSA S 1004-4-288 MdHR 6636-4-169  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BARRY, ROBERT.
Dates: 1776?
Order to purchase coal in VA.
MSA S 1004-4-289 MdHR 6636-4-170  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to STONE, THOMAS.
Dates: 1776?
Order to provide clothes for Capt. Watkins.
MSA S 1004-4-290 MdHR 6636-4-174  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (BA).
Dates: 1776?
Order to store delivered powder in new magazine.
MSA S 1004-4-291 MdHR 6636-4-178  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOLLINGSWORTH, JESSE.
Dates: 1776?
Order to sell flour unfit for bread.
MSA S 1004-4-292 MdHR 6636-4-180  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOPKINS, GERRARD, Dep. Comsy.
Dates: 1776?
Order to load bottles on the "Defence".
MSA S 1004-4-293 MdHR 6636-4-181  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to NICHOLSON, JAMES, Capt.
Dates: 1776?
Order to submit account of provisions purchased.
MSA S 1004-4-294 MdHR 6636-4-189  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DEPUTIES IN CONGRESS.
Dates: 1776?
The negligence of Capt. Watkins; appointment of surgeons.
MSA S 1004-4-295 MdHR 6636-4-191  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to WILLING, MORRIS & CO.
Dates: 1776?
Request to honor contract for powder and arms.
MSA S 1004-4-296 MdHR 6636-4-192  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HUGHES, THOMAS, Col. (CE).
Dates: 1776?
Sending funds for provisions.
MSA S 1004-4-297 MdHR 6636-4-199  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to JOHNSON, WILLIAM.
Dates: 1776?
Requests he obtain receipts for tent making in order to be paid.
MSA S 1004-4-298 MdHR 6636-4-206  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to NEALE, FRANCIS, Dr.
Dates: 1776?
Commission as assistant surgeon in Col. Smallwood's Batt.
MSA S 1004-4-299 MdHR 6636-4-208  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to CLAYPOOLE, JAMES.
Dates: 1776?
Contracting for shoes for troops.
MSA S 1004-4-300 MdHR 6636-4-225  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SHEATS, Mr., printer.
Dates: 1776?
Request to deliver paper.
MSA S 1004-4-301 MdHR 6636-4-229  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to WINTERS, EDWARD.
Dates: 1776?
Order to receive bayonets.
MSA S 1004-4-302 MdHR 6636-4-230  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOLLINGSWORTH, JESSE.
Dates: 1776?
Order to pick up the schooner "Friendship".
MSA S 1004-4-303 MdHR 6636-4-233  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BUCHANAN, ANDREW, Brig. Gen.
Dates: 1776, Sep. 10.
Order to send guards for Baltimore magazine and laboratory.
MSA S 1004-4-405 MdHR 6636-4-176  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BUCHANAN, ANDREW, Brig. Gen.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 7.
Marching of troops from Baltimore to Philadelphia.
MSA S 1004-4-672 MdHR 6636-4-2  Location: 1/7/3/26

HAMMOND, REGIS, Lt. Col. (AN) to WEEMS, JOHN, Col.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 7.
Requests three companies of troops for Philadelphia.
MSA S 1004-4-673 MdHR 6636-4-3  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BUCHANAN, ARCHIBALD (BC).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 7.
Requests supplies for marching troops.
MSA S 1004-4-674 MdHR 6636-4-6  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to ALEXANDER, ROBERT.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 7.
Requests information on contracts made in Baltimore.
MSA S 1004-4-675 MdHR 6636-4-13  Location: 1/7/3/26

HOLLINGSWORTH, HENRY (BA) to COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 8.
Recommendations on sending vessels to Annapolis.
MSA S 1004-4-676 MdHR 6636-4-1  Location: 1/7/3/26

CARROLL, CHARLES, Vice Pres. Council Saf. (AN) to STEWARD, STEPHEN.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 8.
Letter concerning acquisition of sailing vessels.
MSA S 1004-4-677 MdHR 6636-4-8  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to DORSEY, THOMAS, Col.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 8.
Orders company to march to Philadelphia.
MSA S 1004-4-678 MdHR 6636-4-9  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to RIDGELY, CHARLES (BA).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 8.
Asks if able to cast and provide cannons.
MSA S 1004-4-679 MdHR 6636-4-11  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DEPUTIES IN CONGRESS.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 9.
British fled Potomac; left seized boats behind.
MSA S 1004-4-680 MdHR 6636-4-129  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOLLINGSWORTH, JESSE.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 10.
Requests man to make tents from available cloth.
MSA S 1004-4-683 MdHR 6636-4-14  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HAND, THOMAS; NICHOLSON, JAMES.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 10.
Requests information on location of a tent maker.
MSA S 1004-4-684 MdHR 6636-4-15  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to PARKER, EDWARD.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 10.
Needs linen for tents.
MSA S 1004-4-685 MdHR 6636-4-17  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to GARRETT, AMOS.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 10.
Requests supply of bayonets.
MSA S 1004-4-686 MdHR 6636-4-18  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to STEWARD, STEPHEN.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 10.
Requests a supply of tents.
MSA S 1004-4-687 MdHR 6636-4-19  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DALLAM, RICHARD (HA).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 10.
Request powder and arms be sent to commissary in Baltimore.
MSA S 1004-4-688 MdHR 6636-4-21  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to WHETCROFT, WILLIAM.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 10.
Requests servant skilled in tent making be sent to Annapolis.
MSA S 1004-4-689 MdHR 6636-4-22  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DORSEY, THOMAS, Col. (Elk Ridge).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 10.
Militia supplied to march.
MSA S 1004-4-690 MdHR 6636-4-23  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE (HA).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 10.
Order to deliver arms to commissary in Baltimore.
MSA S 1004-4-691 MdHR 6636-4-24  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to TILLARD, EDWARD, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 10.
Order to march; will receive allotment for provisions.
MSA S 1004-4-692 MdHR 6636-4-26  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to HALL, JOSIAH C., Col. (HA).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 11.
Request for supplies.
MSA S 1004-4-695 MdHR 6636-4-25  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (BA).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 11.
Asks to have magazine built near Baltimore.
MSA S 1004-4-696 MdHR 6636-4-27  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to WINTER, ELISHA.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 12.
Requests use of shop to fit bayonets.
MSA S 1004-4-698 MdHR 6636-4-29  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOLLINGSWORTH, JESSE (BC).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 12.
Sending funds for bayonets; requests attendance at sessions.
MSA S 1004-4-699 MdHR 6636-4-30  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to COMMITTEES OF OBSERVATION.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 13.
Requests Col. Ewing be allowed to raise men and provisions in the counties.
MSA S 1004-4-701 MdHR 6636-4-33  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SOMERVILLE, ALEXANDER, Lt. Col. (CV).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 15.
Expresses fear of possible British landing.
MSA S 1004-4-703 MdHR 6636-4-34  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BEALL, REZIN, Capt. (SM).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 15.
Orders to watch approaches to Annapolis for possible British landing.
MSA S 1004-4-704 MdHR 6636-4-35  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DENT, JOHN, Brig. Gen. (CH).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 15.
Fear British hostilities at mouth of Potomac.
MSA S 1004-4-705 MdHR 6636-4-36  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BARNES, RICHARD, Col. (SM).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 15.
Order to use militia for defense of MO.
MSA S 1004-4-706 MdHR 6636-4-37  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to THOMAS, JOHN ALLEN, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 15.
Order to return company to Annapolis.
MSA S 1004-4-707 MdHR 6636-4-38  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HINDMAN, JAMES, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 15.
Order to return to Annapolis.
MSA S 1004-4-708 MdHR 6636-4-39  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOOPER, HENRY, Gen.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 15.
Informs of possible British landing near Potomac River; orders to defend district.
MSA S 1004-4-709 MdHR 6636-4-40  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SMITH, NATHANIEL, Capt. (BC).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 16.
Sending cannons for defense.
MSA S 1004-4-711 MdHR 6636-4-41  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 16.
Order to transmit the Declaration of Independence to the people.
MSA S 1004-4-712 MdHR 6636-4-43  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HARRIS, BENTON, Chm. Committee Obs. (WO).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 16.
Request to deliver cargo more efficiently as some items missing.
MSA S 1004-4-713 MdHR 6636-4-44  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to CRAUFURD, DAVID, Capt. (Upper Marlboro).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 17.
Order to prepare wagon to receive ammunition in SM.
MSA S 1004-4-714 MdHR 6636-4-47  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BARNES, THOMAS, Capt.; ELLIOT, THOMAS, Capt. (Kent Island).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 17.
Sending supplies for defense.
MSA S 1004-4-715 MdHR 6636-4-51  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMANDING OFFICER (St. George, SM).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 18.
Sending powder and balls with money for expenses.
MSA S 1004-4-718 MdHR 6636-4-53  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SOMERVILLE, ALEXANDER, Col. (CV).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 18.
Approve disposition; sending funds.
MSA S 1004-4-719 MdHR 6636-4-54  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to RIDGELY, CHARLES, SR.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 18.
Request for shot.
MSA S 1004-4-720 MdHR 6636-4-55  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SMITH, NATHANIEL, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 18.
Will forward shot to Baltimore.
MSA S 1004-4-721 MdHR 6636-4-56  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DORSEY, THOMAS, Col.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 19.
No need for more militia forces.
MSA S 1004-4-723 MdHR 6636-4-57  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to PAGE, JOHN, Pres. Council (VA).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 19.
British landing on St. George's Island; preparing to dislodge them.
MSA S 1004-4-724 MdHR 6636-4-58  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to WEISANTHALL, CHARLES FREDERICK, Dr.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 19.
Request to continue service as physician for militia in Baltimore.
MSA S 1004-4-725 MdHR 6636-4-59  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to THOMAS, STEPHEN.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 19.
Requests examination of vessel for possible purchase.
MSA S 1004-4-726 MdHR 6636-4-61  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE (CH).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 19.
Sending funds for account of company at Port Tobacco.
MSA S 1004-4-727 MdHR 6636-4-62  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DEPUTIES IN CONGRESS.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 19.
Sending acount of Dunmore's attack at mouth of St. Mary's River.
MSA S 1004-4-728 MdHR 6636-4-63  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SHRYOCK, HENRY, Maj. (Elizabeth Town).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 20.
Order to send Flying Camp well equipped.
MSA S 1004-4-730 MdHR 6636-4-64  Location: 1/7/3/26

DUVALL, GABRIEL, Clk. Council Saf. (AN) to HOPKINS, GERRARD.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 21.
Order to pay for knapsacks; prices of manufacturing knapsacks considered.
MSA S 1004-4-731 MdHR 6636-4-85  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to PERKINS, ISAAC, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 22.
Unable to completely equip battalion.
MSA S 1004-4-732 MdHR 6636-4-66  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOOPER, HENRY, Brig. Gen.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 22.
Encloses order for payment; movement of British troops.
MSA S 1004-4-733 MdHR 6636-4-67  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to RINGGOLD, Dr.; RINGGOLD, THOMAS; BROWN, AQUILA.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 22.
Request delivery of gunpowder and lead to Kent Island.
MSA S 1004-4-734 MdHR 6636-4-69  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to JOHNSON, THOMAS, JR., Brig. Gen.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 22.
Need sizes of swivels to make contract for casting additional iron ones.
MSA S 1004-4-735 MdHR 6636-4-72  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to YORK, JOHN (Georgetown).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 23.
Delivery of arms.
MSA S 1004-4-737 MdHR 6636-4-70  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BARNETT, SAMUEL, Chm. Committee (Washington District, FR).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 23.
Have sent required lead.
MSA S 1004-4-738 MdHR 6636-4-71  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to PRICE, THOMAS, Maj.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 25.
Order not to waste powder; must secure deserters and be cautious with slaves.
MSA S 1004-4-740 MdHR 6636-4-73  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to TILGHMAN, MATTHEW.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 25.
Must await decision of Continental Congress concerning request for a vessel.
MSA S 1004-4-741 MdHR 6636-4-75  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BARNES, RICHARD, Col.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 25.
Regarding general order than no one leave the province.
MSA S 1004-4-742 MdHR 6636-4-76  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (WO).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 26.
Request for examination and report on cannons of Spanish wreck.
MSA S 1004-4-744 MdHR 6636-4-77  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BEALL, JONATHAN (PG).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 26.
Have sent powder; pleased with spirit of the colony.
MSA S 1004-4-745 MdHR 6636-4-79  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to TILGHMAN, JAMES.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 26.
Request to attend Council meetings.
MSA S 1004-4-746 MdHR 6636-4-81  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (BA).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 26.
Request for account of expenditures.
MSA S 1004-4-747 MdHR 6636-4-82  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DALLAM, RICHARD (HA).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 26.
Request for account of expenditures.
MSA S 1004-4-748 MdHR 6636-4-83  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DEPUTIES IN CONGRESS.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 29.
Acquisition of navy provisions by Capt. Nicholson.
MSA S 1004-4-753 MdHR 6636-4-87  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SOMERVILLE, ALEXANDER, Col.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 29.
Contractor to furnish rations for men.
MSA S 1004-4-754 MdHR 6636-4-88  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to KENT, JAMES, Col.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 29.
Order to return to Annapolis.
MSA S 1004-4-755 MdHR 6636-4-89  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DASHIELL, GEORGE, Col.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 29.
Order to pay for militia's provisions.
MSA S 1004-4-756 MdHR 6636-4-90  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BUCHANAN, ARCHIBALD (BA).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 30.
Request to attend Council to enter into contract for galleys.
MSA S 1004-4-759 MdHR 6636-4-92  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SCHLEY, JACOB.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 30.
Order to deliver rifles.
MSA S 1004-4-760 MdHR 6636-4-93  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BEATTY, CHARLES.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 30.
Order to send manufactured firelocks.
MSA S 1004-4-761 MdHR 6636-4-94  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to PRICE, THOMAS, Maj.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 30.
Shipping cannons to mouth of Potomac.
MSA S 1004-4-762 MdHR 6636-4-95  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to CHAMBERLAIN, JAMES LLOYD, Gen.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 30.
Order for inventory of powder and cannons.
MSA S 1004-4-763 MdHR 6636-4-96  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to PRICE, THOMAS, Maj.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 31.
Orders for troop movements; ask opinion concerning use of extra powder.
MSA S 1004-4-765 MdHR 6636-4-99  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to JONES, THOMAS, Chm. Committee Obs. (Northunberland Cty., VA).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 31.
Will send either wagons or a vessel to collect cargo of the "Molly".
MSA S 1004-4-766 MdHR 6636-4-100  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to CONWAY, THOMAS, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Jul. 31.
Requests return to Annapolis to disucess voayage of "Molly".
MSA S 1004-4-767 MdHR 6636-4-101  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to GILPIN, JOSEPH (Near the Head of Elk).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 31.
Order to search area for flint quarry.
MSA S 1004-4-768 MdHR 6636-4-102  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to MCFADON, ALEXANDER (Georgetown).
Dates: 1776, Jul. 31.
Request to provide linen for tents and shirts.
MSA S 1004-4-769 MdHR 6636-4-103  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to WOOLSEY, GEORGE, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 1.
Request information on purchase of vessel.
MSA S 1004-4-771 MdHR 6636-4-104  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOOPER, HENRY, Brig. Gen.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 2.
British forces on Eastern Shore; can send some militiamen home.
MSA S 1004-4-772 MdHR 6636-4-105  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (DO).
Dates: 1776, Aug. 2.
Received prisoners; sending powder and lead.
MSA S 1004-4-773 MdHR 6636-4-106  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DENT, JOHN, Brig. Gen.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 2.
Apology for offending in sending Maj. Price to Eastern Shore.
MSA S 1004-4-774 MdHR 6636-4-108  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SCOTT, GEORGE.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 3.
Requesst for price of linen for shirts and tents.
MSA S 1004-4-778 MdHR 6636-4-110  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOLLINGSWORTH, JESSE (BC).
Dates: 1776, Aug. 6.
Request to purchase a scow and boats to transport cannons and men.
MSA S 1004-4-780 MdHR 6636-4-111  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to DEPUTIES IN CONGRESS.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 7.
Sending Capt. Thomas to serve in Philadelphia.
MSA S 1004-4-782 MdHR 6636-4-118  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOLLINGSWORTH, HENRY, Col.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 7.
Request he assist Flying Camp with provisions if none arrive.
MSA S 1004-4-783 MdHR 6636-4-119  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BROOKE, JOHN, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 7.
Order to march northward.
MSA S 1004-4-784 MdHR 6636-4-120  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to NICHOLSON, JAMES, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 7.
Order to accompany arms from Great Wicomoco to Potomac River.
MSA S 1004-4-785 MdHR 6636-4-122  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to HUGHES, SAMUEL; HUGHES, DANIEL (FR).
Dates: 1776, Aug. 7.
Request to send cannon per contract.
MSA S 1004-4-786 MdHR 6636-4-123  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to TILLARD, EDWARD, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 7.
Troops will not receive pay or rations unless ordered to march.
MSA S 1004-4-787 MdHR 6636-4-124  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SCOTT, GEORGE.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 7.
Supply of linen for Col. Griffin's Batt.
MSA S 1004-4-788 MdHR 6636-4-125  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to NICHOLSON, WILLIAM (Evanson's Warehouse, TA).
Dates: 1776, Aug. 7.
Order to examine and deliver flintstones.
MSA S 1004-4-789 MdHR 6636-4-126  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (Middle District, FR).
Dates: 1776, Aug. 7.
Sending money to purchase arms and blankets.
MSA S 1004-4-790 MdHR 6636-4-127  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (SM).
Dates: 1776, Aug. 8.
Reports on orders for various officers and companies.
MSA S 1004-4-791 MdHR 6636-4-128  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to EWING, THOMAS, Col.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 12.
Sending order on company store for provisions.
MSA S 1004-4-792 MdHR 6636-4-130  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOPKINS, GERRARD, Comsy. Stores (BC).
Dates: 1776, Aug. 12.
Sending orders for provisions.
MSA S 1004-4-793 MdHR 6636-4-131  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (Northumberland Cty., VA).
Dates: 1776, Aug. 12.
Order to deliver powder and arms to Capt. Nicholson.
MSA S 1004-4-794 MdHR 6636-4-133  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HYDE, WILLIAM, Col. (BA).
Dates: 1776, Aug. 13.
Order for troops to receive arms from HA Committee of Observation.
MSA S 1004-4-795 MdHR 6636-4-132  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOLLINGSWORTH, HENRY, Col. (Head of Elk).
Dates: 1776, Aug. 15.
Requests provision and baggage wagons for troops marching to Philadelphia.
MSA S 1004-4-796 MdHR 6636-4-134  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DEAN, JOHN, Capt. (QA).
Dates: 1776, Aug. 16.
Order to march to Philadelphia.
MSA S 1004-4-797 MdHR 6636-4-137  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (DO).
Dates: 1776, Aug. 16.
Requests assistance in preparing Capt. Bourke for march to Philadelphia.
MSA S 1004-4-798 MdHR 6636-4-139  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DEPUTIES IN CONGRESS.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 16
Orders given to march to Philadelphia; some difficulties in equipping troops.
MSA S 1004-4-799 MdHR 6636-4-143  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to DEAKINS, LEONARD, Capt. (FR).
Dates: 1776, Aug. 17
Send recommendations for commissions.
MSA S 1004-4-800 MdHR 6636-4-146  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to RICHARDSON, WILLIAM, Col.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 17
Order to march equipped troops to Elizabeth Town in the Jerseys.
MSA S 1004-4-801 MdHR 6636-4-148  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to WATKINS, THOMAS, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 18
Order to bring arms to Annapolis.
MSA S 1004-4-803 MdHR 6636-4-135  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to TENT MAKERS.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 18
Order to deliver tents for marching troops.
MSA S 1004-4-804 MdHR 6636-4-136  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to PARKER, EDWARD.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 18
Sending supplies.
MSA S 1004-4-805 MdHR 6636-4-140  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOLLINGSWORTH, JESSE.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 18
Order to proceed with collecting timber for gondolas.
MSA S 1004-4-806 MdHR 6636-4-142  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to GORDON, JOHN (BC).
Dates: 1776, Aug. 18
Requests delivery of knapsacks for march north.
MSA S 1004-4-807 MdHR 6636-4-145  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOLLINGSWORTH, HENRY, Col. (Head of Elk).
Dates: 1776, Aug. 19
Proceed with plan to forward troops; need bayonets manufactured.
MSA S 1004-4-808 MdHR 6636-4-150  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to EWING, THOMAS, Col.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 19
Apology for order to march unarmed.
MSA S 1004-4-809 MdHR 6636-4-151  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE (KE).
Dates: 1776, Aug. 19
Requests purchase of wooden bottles.
MSA S 1004-4-810 MdHR 6636-4-152  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOLLINGSWORTH, JESSE.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 20
Request for individual to make flints.
MSA S 1004-4-811 MdHR 6636-4-153  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (CE).
Dates: 1776, Aug. 21
Order to purchase blankets; will send other provisions.
MSA S 1004-4-814 MdHR 6636-4-154  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to HANCOCK, JOHN, Pres. Congress (Philadelphia).
Dates: 1776, Aug. 21
Request for payment of sum advanced to Congress.
MSA S 1004-4-815 MdHR 6636-4-156  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DORSEY, JAMES.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 21
Requests price of tents lowered or will give contract to another tent maker.
MSA S 1004-4-816 MdHR 6636-4-158  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to NICHOLSON, JAMES, Capt. ("Defence").
Dates: 1776, Aug. 21
Order to acquire coats and send them to Annapolis.
MSA S 1004-4-817 MdHR 6636-4-166  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to PARKER, EDWARD.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 23
Will take some blankets for Capt. Norwood; remainder to be kept until orders sent.
MSA S 1004-4-821 MdHR 6636-4-159  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to WASHINGTON, GEORGE, Gen. (NY).
Dates: 1776, Aug. 24
Bearer sent to serve from MD.
MSA S 1004-4-822 MdHR 6636-4-160  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DAMES, JOHN, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 24
Order to be supplied with provisions.
MSA S 1004-4-823 MdHR 6636-4-161  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (BA).
Dates: 1776, Aug. 24
Sending powder to hold until magazine completed.
MSA S 1004-4-824 MdHR 6636-4-162  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to RICHARDSON, WILLIAM, Col.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 24
Reports on provisions and movements of troops.
MSA S 1004-4-825 MdHR 6636-4-165  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to HANSON, JOHN.
Dates: 1776, Aug. 28
Sending funds for support of the prisoners in Frederick Town.
MSA S 1004-4-831 MdHR 6636-4-168  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DAMES, JOHN, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Sep. 2
Order to discharge Sgt. Barnes.
MSA S 1004-4-838 MdHR 6636-4-171  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to FEDDEMAN, PHILIP, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Sep. 5
Order to halt at Chester Town for repair of arms.
MSA S 1004-4-841 MdHR 6636-4-172  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to HOLLINGSWORTH, HENRY, Col.
Dates: 1776, Sep. 5
Order to supply blankets to Capt. Watkins.
MSA S 1004-4-842 MdHR 6636-4-173  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HINDMAN, WILLIAM, E.S.T.
Dates: 1776, Sep. 6
Request for money for W.S.T.
MSA S 1004-4-843 MdHR 6636-4-175  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOLLINGSWORTH, HENRY, Col.
Dates: 1776, Sep. 10
Order to have powder sent to BA Committee of Observation.
MSA S 1004-4-845 MdHR 6636-4-177  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SMALLWOOD, WILLIAM, Col; BEALL, REZIN, Brig. Gen.
Dates: 1776, Sep. 10
Order to send a list of all arms and provisions in stock.
MSA S 1004-4-846 MdHR 6636-4-179  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to VAN BIBBER & HARRISON.
Dates: 1776, Sep. 12
Order to procure provisions for ships.
MSA S 1004-4-851 MdHR 6636-4-182A  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to VAN BIBBER & HARRISON.
Dates: 1776, Sep. 12
Enclosing invoice for flour, bread; request for salt and other articles.
MSA S 1004-4-852 MdHR 6636-4-183A  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COOK, GEORGE, Capt. (SM).
Dates: 1776, Sep. 13
Appointment as commander of ship " Defence".
MSA S 1004-4-856 MdHR 6636-4-184B  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to RUMSEY, BENJAMIN, Col.; TILGHMAN, JAMES.
Dates: 1776, Sep. 13
Requests attendance at Council meetings.
MSA S 1004-4-857 MdHR 6636-4-185  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to ALEXANDER, ROBERT.
Dates: 1776, Sep. 16
Receipt of money and accounts.
MSA S 1004-4-860 MdHR 6636-4-182B  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BUCHANAN, WILLIAM, Col.
Dates: 1776, Sep. 18
Sending warrant to enlist BA volunteers.
MSA S 1004-4-862 MdHR 6636-4-183B  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SIM, JOSEPH, Col. (PG).
Dates: 1776, Sep. 19
Sending warrant for militia company; arms to be borrowed; order to meet.
MSA S 1004-4-864 MdHR 6636-4-184A  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to READ, JOHN HATTON, Lt. Col. (SM).
Dates: 1776, Sep. 20
Requests assistance in loading boat and in raising an anchor of the " Defence".
MSA S 1004-4-868 MdHR 6636-4-195  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to RUMSEY, BENJAMIN, Col.
Dates: 1776, Sep. 23
Militia company which is first prepared will receive blankets; request for attendance.
MSA S 1004-4-869 MdHR 6636-4-186  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HALL, AQUILA.
Dates: 1776, Sep. 23
Sending bounty for Capt. Holland's company; sent letter to Rumsey about guns and blankets.
MSA S 1004-4-870 MdHR 6636-4-187  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to RINGGOLD, THOMAS (Chester Town).
Dates: 1776, Sep. 25
Order to bring continental money to Convention.
MSA S 1004-4-873 MdHR 6636-4-188  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to SECRET COMMITTEE OF CONGRESS.
Dates: 1776, Sep. 25
Delivery of powder.
MSA S 1004-4-874 MdHR 6636-4-193  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (BA).
Dates: 1776, Sep. 26
Approves choice of Lt. Towson to guard magazine; hire men for guard.
MSA S 1004-4-875 MdHR 6636-4-190  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to LUX & BOWLEY.
Dates: 1776, Sep. 27
Request to honor contract for supplies.
MSA S 1004-4-876 MdHR 6636-4-194  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION (BA).
Dates: 1776, Sep. 28
Request to render account for funds expended.
MSA S 1004-4-882 MdHR 6636-4-196  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to PARKER, EDWARD, Maj.; HOLLINGSWORTH, HENRY, Col.; RUMSEY, CHARLES, Col.
Dates: 1776, Sep. 28
Sending money requested; apply for tent linen; discusses other supplies and acquisitions.
MSA S 1004-4-883 MdHR 6636-4-197  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SMALLWOOD, WILLIAM, Col.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 2
Requests lists of troops and prisoners, persons killed in action, and remaining arms.
MSA S 1004-4-888 MdHR 6636-4-198  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOLLINGSWORTH, JESSE (BC).
Dates: 1776, Oct. 5
Request for flour and tobacco.
MSA S 1004-4-889 MdHR 6636-4-201  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to LUX & BOWLEY.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 5
Authorizes immediate manufacture and delivery of supplies.
MSA S 1004-4-890 MdHR 6636-4-202  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOLLINGSWORTH, JESSE.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 9
Sending money for flour.
MSA S 1004-4-892 MdHR 6636-4-203  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to HOLLINGSWORTH, HENRY, Col.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 10
Warning that he will be sued unless adheres to contract.
MSA S 1004-4-893 MdHR 6636-4-204  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to GARRETT, AMOS.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 10
Sending money for provisions; stipulate limits on goods purchased; send accounts when funds spent.
MSA S 1004-4-894 MdHR 6636-4-207  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to WALLACE, MICHAEL, Dr.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 10
Sending Francis Neale from BA.
MSA S 1004-4-895 MdHR 6636-4-209  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to RUMSEY, BENJAMIN, Col. et al.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 11
Reports that a Convention resolution has been made to raise more regular troops.
MSA S 1004-4-897 MdHR 6636-4-210  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HANDY, JOSEPH.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 11
Request for accounts and receipts for cargo on his vessel.
MSA S 1004-4-898 MdHR 6636-4-211  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 12
Will send recruiting bounties to captains.
MSA S 1004-4-903 MdHR 6636-4-212  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HYNES, ANDREW, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 12
Sending funds for arms, blankets, and other provisions; requests for accounts.
MSA S 1004-4-904 MdHR 6636-4-213  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BOONE, SAMUEL.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 12
Request for gunlocks.
MSA S 1004-4-905 MdHR 6636-4-214  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HUGHES, THOMAS, Col.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 15
Desire to have barracks for troops in Philadelphia.
MSA S 1004-4-908 MdHR 6636-4-215  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HALL, BENEDICT EDWARD.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 15
Request for blankets for hospital.
MSA S 1004-4-909 MdHR 6636-4-216  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to HOLLAND, FRANCIS, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 15
Enclosing commissions; march to Philadelphia and receive further orders.
MSA S 1004-4-910 MdHR 6636-4-217  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HANSON, JOHN, JR., Chm. Committee (Middle District, FR).
Dates: 1776, Oct. 15
Request for accounts.
MSA S 1004-4-911 MdHR 6636-4-218  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SCHLEY, JACOB.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 17
Request to fulfill contract for rifles.
MSA S 1004-4-913 MdHR 6636-4-219  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to BOWER, TIMOTHY; HEBB, VERNON (SM).
Dates: 1776, Oct. 17
Concerning resolve of the Convention to acquire vessels.
MSA S 1004-4-914 MdHR 6636-4-220  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to WELLS, GEORGE.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 17
Will send information about sails and rigging; enclosing money for drafts.
MSA S 1004-4-915 MdHR 6636-4-221  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to HOLLINGSWORTH, JESSE (BC).
Dates: 1776, Oct. 18
Order to provide provisions for Capt. Patterson.
MSA S 1004-4-917 MdHR 6636-4-222  Location: 1/7/3/26

JENIFER, DANIEL OF ST. THOMAS, Pres. Council Saf. (AN) to BOARD OF WAR.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 18
Requests to know whether HA rifle company should wait for equipment or march to Philadelphia.
MSA S 1004-4-918 MdHR 6636-4-223  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to RUMSEY, CHARLES, Col.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 18
Marching of companies to Philadelphia; extension of orders; supplying of troops.
MSA S 1004-4-919 MdHR 6636-4-224  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOLLINGSWORTH, JESSE.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 22
Request for men to receive blankets.
MSA S 1004-4-925 MdHR 6636-4-226  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to GARRETT, AMOS.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 22
Request to procure blankets for Jesse Hollingsworth and the HA company.
MSA S 1004-4-926 MdHR 6636-4-227  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to STONE, THOMAS.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 22
Request to purchase tea.
MSA S 1004-4-927 MdHR 6636-4-228  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HORSEY, WILLIAM.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 24
Order to deliver the schooner " Friendship"to BC.
MSA S 1004-4-931 MdHR 6636-4-232  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to ROGERS, JOHN.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 24
Appointment as judge of Court of Admiralty.
MSA S 1004-4-932 MdHR 6636-4-234  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to ROGERS, JOHN, Jdg. Court Admlty.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 24
Requests information on location of court.
MSA S 1004-4-933 MdHR 6636-4-235  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to LUX & BOWLEY.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 24
Must supply Capt. Kelly wood for his schooner.
MSA S 1004-4-934 MdHR 6636-4-236  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOLLINGSWORTH, JESSE.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 25
Order to send caboose to schooner " Friendship".
MSA S 1004-4-937 MdHR 6636-4-237  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to VAN BIBBER & HARRISON.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 25
Information on arrival of Martin and Beck; needs prices of commodities: See 4/238B.
MSA S 1004-4-938 MdHR 6636-4-238A  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to HARRIS, BENTON.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 27
Request to transmit bond.
MSA S 1004-4-941 MdHR 6636-4-239  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to SMALLWOOD, WILLIAM, Gen.
Dates: 1776, Oct. 31
Requests delivery of account; payment for clothing; cargo ship arrived.
MSA S 1004-4-942 MdHR 6636-4-240  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to SMITH, ALEXANDER LAWSON.
Dates: 1776, Nov. 1
Order to march to Philadelphia and receive further orders.
MSA S 1004-4-944 MdHR 6636-4-241  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to RUMSEY, BENJAMIN, Col.
Dates: 1776, Nov. 1
Commissions delivered; state will not give up back lands.
MSA S 1004-4-945 MdHR 6636-4-242  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DUVALL, SAMUEL.
Dates: 1776, Nov. 1
Do not remember empowering Mr. Randolph to purchase coal for state.
MSA S 1004-4-946 MdHR 6636-4-243  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to TOOMS, FREDERICK, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Nov. 1
Men must enlist with bounty deducted from cash advanced.
MSA S 1004-4-947 MdHR 6636-4-244  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOLLINGSWORTH, JESSE.
Dates: 1776, Nov. 5
Procure hands for schooner " Resolution"; prepare to carry superfine flour.
MSA S 1004-4-950 MdHR 6636-4-245  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to CLARKE, JAMES.
Dates: 1776, Nov. 5
Purchase of vessel, sails, and rigging; cannot grant commissions.
MSA S 1004-4-951 MdHR 6636-4-246  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to MARTIN, JAMES, Capt.
Dates: 1776, Nov. 5
Must fit vessel for cargo expedition.
MSA S 1004-4-952 MdHR 6636-4-247  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN) to RUMSEY, BENJAMIN.
Dates: 1776, Nov. 5
Commissions delivered; duplicates being sent.
MSA S 1004-4-953 MdHR 6636-4-248  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to HOLLINGSWORTH, JESSE.
Dates: 1776, Nov. 6
Appointed Gibbons captain of " Friendship"; men of war arriving; send beef.
MSA S 1004-4-954 MdHR 6636-4-249  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to DUGAN, CUMBERLAND.
Dates: 1776, Nov. 6
Must sail " Ninety-two"soon; will replace captain with a more diligent person if necessary.
MSA S 1004-4-955 MdHR 6636-4-250  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY to WOOD, STEPHEN.
Dates: 1776, Nov. 9
Request to send stock according to samples of wool and linen ordered.
MSA S 1004-4-958 MdHR 6636-4-251  Location: 1/7/3/26

COUNCIL OF SAFETY (AN).
Dates: 1776, Nov. 9
Sending blank commissions to use at discretion.
MSA S 1004-4-959 MdHR 6636-4-252  Location: 1/7/3/26


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