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MARYLAND STATE PAPERS
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1781
MSA SSI 1004-35

STEVENS, ROBERTSON (Cambridge) to DASHIELL, JOSEPH.
Dates: 1780, Feb. 20.
Application for cartouch boxes and gun flints.
MSA S 1004-35-5810 MdHR 6636-26-11B  Location: 1/7/3/42

GOV. to MASTER, LEGH, Capt. ("Experiment" ).
Dates: 1780, Dec. 5.
Permission to load supplies.
MSA S 1004-35-8394 MdHR 6636-26-152A  Location: 1/7/3/42

EARLE, JAMES, Clk. General Ct. E.S.
Dates: 1781?
Copy of presentment against John Gibson, TA.
MSA S 1004-35-8601 MdHR 6636-26-4A  Location: 1/7/3/42

MCLAUGHLIN, WILLIAM.
Dates: 1781? , Mar. 2.
Request to stop bond from being put into suit.
MSA S 1004-35-8602 MdHR 6636-26-5  Location: 1/7/3/42

SHORT, THOMAS, prisoner to GOV.
Dates: 1781?
Petition for release.
MSA S 1004-35-8603 MdHR 6636-26-64  Location: 1/7/3/42

PETERS, RICHARD to WOOD, JAMES, Col.
Dates: 1781?
Treatment and location of prisoners.
MSA S 1004-35-8604 MdHR 6636-26-70A  Location: 1/7/3/42

*
Dates: 1781?
CA recruits and drafts.
MSA S 1004-35-8605 MdHR 6636-26-115A  Location: 1/7/3/42

WHITELEY, WILLIAM.
Dates: 1781?
Commissioned officers, 14th Militia Batt., CA.
MSA S 1004-35-8606 MdHR 6636-26-115B  Location: 1/7/3/42

WHITELEY, WILLIAM, Lt. (CA).
Dates: 1781?
List of CA recruits.
MSA S 1004-35-8607 MdHR 6636-26-115C  Location: 1/7/3/42

FIELD OFFICERS.
Dates: 1781?
Recommendations to fill vacancies in Salisbury Batt., SO.
MSA S 1004-35-8608 MdHR 6636-26-120A  Location: 1/7/3/42

BORDLEY, WILLIAM to GOV.
Dates: 1781?
Receipt of supplies; success in recruiting.
MSA S 1004-35-8609 MdHR 6636-26-156  Location: 1/7/3/42

BEALL, JOSHUA, Lt. (PG).
Dates: 1781.
List of prisoners taken at Piscattaway.
MSA S 1004-35-8716 MdHR 6636-26-114B  Location: 1/7/3/42

HUGHES, DANIEL (BA) to MASTER, LEGH.
Dates: 1781, Feb. 28.
Verification of furnishing provisions for prisoners.
MSA S 1004-35-9300 MdHR 6636-26-152A  Location: 1/7/3/42

BROOKE, JOHN SMITH to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 1.
Request for money for provisions.
MSA S 1004-35-9318 MdHR 6636-26-1  Location: 1/7/3/42

CALHOUN, JAMES to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 1.
Procurement and shipment of supplies.
MSA S 1004-35-9319 MdHR 6636-26-2  Location: 1/7/3/42

CAWOOD, BENJAMIN (CA) to HARWOOD, BENJAMIN (AN).
Dates: 1781, Mar. 1.
Promise to settle his account.
MSA S 1004-35-9320 MdHR 6636-26-3  Location: 1/7/3/42

CALHOUN, JAMES, Comsy. Purchases (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 1.
Account of provisions procured and disbursed.
MSA S 1004-35-9321 MdHR 6636-26-7B  Location: 1/7/3/42

GIBSON, JOHN (TA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 2.
Presentment of charges.
MSA S 1004-35-9337 MdHR 6636-26-4  Location: 1/7/3/42

BOWLEY & STEWART (BA).
Dates: 1781, Mar. 3.
Recommendation of the service of Thomas Johnson.
MSA S 1004-35-9348 MdHR 6636-26-6  Location: 1/7/3/42

CALHOUN, JAMES (BA).
Dates: 1781, Mar. 3.
Procurement of supplies; instructions to commissioners.
MSA S 1004-35-9349 MdHR 6636-26-7A  Location: 1/7/3/42

COURTENAY, HERCULES to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 3.
Account of clothing; request for delivery orders.
MSA S 1004-35-9350 MdHR 6636-26-8  Location: 1/7/3/42

TURNER, ZEPHANIAH (AN) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 3.
Resignation of appointment as commissioner.
MSA S 1004-35-9351 MdHR 6636-26-9  Location: 1/7/3/42

BEALL, THOMAS (Georgetown) to HODGE, JOHN.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 4.
Copy of order for Brig. Gen. Daniel Morgan to supply William Dentin, NC.
MSA S 1004-35-9354 MdHR 6636-26-10A  Location: 1/7/3/42

BEALL, THOMAS (Georgetown) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 4.
Request for orders about supplies.
MSA S 1004-35-9355 MdHR 6636-26-10B  Location: 1/7/3/42

DASHIELL, JOSEPH (WO) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 4.
Procurement of supplies; commissions; plundering activities.
MSA S 1004-35-9356 MdHR 6636-26-11A  Location: 1/7/3/42

DASHIELL, JOSEPH (SO) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 4.
Militia defense against the British near Tangier Island.
MSA S 1004-35-9357 MdHR 6636-26-12  Location: 1/7/3/42

MURRAY, ALEXANDER (West River) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 5.
Exchange of prisoners.
MSA S 1004-35-9359 MdHR 6636-26-13  Location: 1/7/3/42

BEALL, JOSHUA, Lt. (PG) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 6.
Militia movements.
MSA S 1004-35-9368 MdHR 6636-26-14  Location: 1/7/3/42

BEANES, WILLIAM et al., Commissioners of Tax (PG).
Dates: 1781, Mar. 7.
Accounts for tobacco.
MSA S 1004-35-9375 MdHR 6636-26-15  Location: 1/7/3/42

DALLAM, RICHARD (HA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 7.
Hardships and activities as commissioner.
MSA S 1004-35-9376 MdHR 6636-26-16  Location: 1/7/3/42

BUCHANAN, ANDREW; MOALE, JOHN; SPEAR, WILLIAM, Commissioners of Tax (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 8.
Request for an indulgence for Richard Owings, Collector of Delaware Hundred.
MSA S 1004-35-9382 MdHR 6636-26-17  Location: 1/7/3/42

POE, DAVID, Dep. Quartermaster (BA) to GIST, MORDECAI, Brig. Gen. (AN).
Dates: 1781, Mar. 8.
Request for money.
MSA S 1004-35-9387 MdHR 6636-26-18  Location: 1/7/3/42

WHITELEY, WILLIAM (CA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 9.
Raising a militia company.
MSA S 1004-35-9397 MdHR 6636-26-19  Location: 1/7/3/42

MURDOCK, GEORGE (Frederick Town).
Dates: 1781, Mar. 9.
Receipt of supplies; need for money.
MSA S 1004-35-9398 MdHR 6636-26-20  Location: 1/7/3/42

HUGHES, DANIEL (BA).
Dates: 1781, Mar. 10.
Prisoner exchanges; procurement of a guard.
MSA S 1004-35-9403 MdHR 6636-26-21  Location: 1/7/3/42

FURNIVAL, ALEXANDER to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 10.
Offer of his vessel.
MSA S 1004-35-9404 MdHR 6636-26-22  Location: 1/7/3/42

POE, DAVID, Dep. Quartermaster (BA) to GIST, MORDECAI, Brig. Gen. (AN).
Dates: 1781, Mar. 11.
Articles ready for disbursement.
MSA S 1004-35-9405 MdHR 6636-26-25  Location: 1/7/3/42

BEALL, JOSHUA to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 11.
Forwarding papers pertaining to Garland Callis and Overton Carr.
MSA S 1004-35-9408 MdHR 6636-26-23  Location: 1/7/3/42

JEFFERSON, THOMAS, Gov. (VA).
Dates: 1781, Mar. 12.
Prisoners of Convention and those taken at Cowpens.
MSA S 1004-35-9415 MdHR 6636-26-26  Location: 1/7/3/42

JEFFERSON, THOMAS, Gov. (Richmond) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 12.
Naval activities and enemy location on the river.
MSA S 1004-35-9416 MdHR 6636-26-27  Location: 1/7/3/42

HOOPER, HENRY (DO) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 13.
Fighting at Vienna; foraging activities by the enemy.
MSA S 1004-35-9436 MdHR 6636-26-28  Location: 1/7/3/42

BLAKE, CHARLES (Corsica).
Dates: 1781, Mar. 13.
Supplies and costs of mills and granaries.
MSA S 1004-35-9437 MdHR 6636-26-29  Location: 1/7/3/42

BEALL, THOMAS (Georgetown) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 13.
Purchases and provisions.
MSA S 1004-35-9438 MdHR 6636-26-30  Location: 1/7/3/42

CHAILLE, PETER (WO) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 13.
Intention to procure provisions.
MSA S 1004-35-9439 MdHR 6636-26-31  Location: 1/7/3/42

GILES, EDWARD, Maj. to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 13.
Request of military gratuity for his brother.
MSA S 1004-35-9440 MdHR 6636-26-32  Location: 1/7/3/42

CALLIS, GARLAND to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 14.
Profession of loyalty.
MSA S 1004-35-9454 MdHR 6636-26-33  Location: 1/7/3/42

CALLIS, GARLAND to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 14.
Confinement and profession of innocence.
MSA S 1004-35-9455 MdHR 6636-26-34  Location: 1/7/3/42

HEMSLEY, WILLIAM (QA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 14.
Enemy plundering; dangers of transporting flour.
MSA S 1004-35-9456 MdHR 6636-26-35  Location: 1/7/3/42

WISE, WILLIAM to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 14.
Proposal to transport corn.
MSA S 1004-35-9457 MdHR 6636-26-24  Location: 1/7/3/42

MERRIKIN, JOSHUA to COUNCIL.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 15.
Sighting of ships.
MSA S 1004-35-9461 MdHR 6636-26-36  Location: 1/7/3/42

CALHOUN, JAMES (BA).
Dates: 1781, Mar. 15.
Seizure of beef.
MSA S 1004-35-9462 MdHR 6636-26-37  Location: 1/7/3/42

YEATES, DONALDSON, Dep. Quartermaster (Elk).
Dates: 1781, Mar. 16.
Shipment of supplies; establishing a chain of riders.
MSA S 1004-35-9470 MdHR 6636-26-38  Location: 1/7/3/42

MERRIKIN, JOSEPH to COUNCIL.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 16.
Troop provisions needed.
MSA S 1004-35-9471 MdHR 6636-26-39  Location: 1/7/3/42

HILL, JOHN, Lt. Col. (9th Regt.).
Dates: 1781, Mar. 16.
Status of the British troops under the Convention of Saratoga.
MSA S 1004-35-9472 MdHR 6636-26-61A  Location: 1/7/3/42

MCLAUGHLIN, WILLIAM (BC) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 17.
Settlement of an additional bill for supplies.
MSA S 1004-35-9486 MdHR 6636-26-40  Location: 1/7/3/42

HUDSON, JONATHAN.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 18.
Request for money.
MSA S 1004-35-9491 MdHR 6636-26-41  Location: 1/7/3/42

BRUCE, NORMAN to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 19.
Requests that Mr. Farlie be allowed to go to Scotland.
MSA S 1004-35-9496 MdHR 6636-26-42  Location: 1/7/3/42

WILLIAMS, THOMAS (PG) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 19.
Transfer of deserters.
MSA S 1004-35-9497 MdHR 6636-26-43  Location: 1/7/3/42

WARE, FRANCIS (Port Tobacco) to STONE, JOHN H., Col. (AN).
Dates: 1781, Mar. 20.
Recommendations for commissions; shortage of recruits.
MSA S 1004-35-9507 MdHR 6636-26-44  Location: 1/7/3/42

DASHIELL, JOSEPH, Comsy. (WO).
Dates: 1781, Mar. 20.
Account of provisions; lack of defense; inability to prevent the enemy from obtaining supplies.
MSA S 1004-35-9508 MdHR 6636-26-45  Location: 1/7/3/42

BROOKE, JOHN SMITH (Upper Marlboro) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 20.
Request for orders to deliver cattle and salt.
MSA S 1004-35-9509 MdHR 6636-26-46  Location: 1/7/3/42

BARRON, JAMES (Hampton) to JEFFERSON, THOMAS, Gov.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 20.
Arrival of British ships.
MSA S 1004-35-9510 MdHR 6636-26-49C  Location: 1/7/3/42

CALHOUN, JAMES (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 21.
Manufacture of wheat; activities of county commissaries.
MSA S 1004-35-9518 MdHR 6636-26-47  Location: 1/7/3/42

GAITHER, EDWARD (Elk Ridge, QA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 21.
Delivery of cattle.
MSA S 1004-35-9519 MdHR 6636-26-48  Location: 1/7/3/42

JEFFERSON, THOMAS, Gov. (Richmond).
Dates: 1781, Mar. 21.
Arrival of British fleet in the Chesapeake; account of action between Gen. Greene and Lord Cornwallis.
MSA S 1004-35-9520 MdHR 6636-26-49  Location: 1/7/3/42

WEEMS, JOHN, Col.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 21.
Request for arms; posting of guards to keep Negroes from escaping.
MSA S 1004-35-9521 MdHR 6636-26-50  Location: 1/7/3/42

DALLAM, RICHARD (HA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 21.
Plundering at Poole Island; strength of the enemy.
MSA S 1004-35-9522 MdHR 6636-26-51A  Location: 1/7/3/42

MERRIKIN, JOSHUA to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 21.
Position of schooners; request for arms.
MSA S 1004-35-9523 MdHR 6636-26-52  Location: 1/7/3/42

MERRIKIN, JOSHUA to STONE, JOHN H., Council Member.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 22.
Requesting muskets and money for provisions.
MSA S 1004-35-9529 MdHR 6636-26-53  Location: 1/7/3/42

BLAKE, CHARLES (Queens Town) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 22.
Status of provisions.
MSA S 1004-35-9530 MdHR 6636-26-54  Location: 1/7/3/42

HENDERSON, RICHARD to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 22.
Permission for Mungo Fairly to leave the state.
MSA S 1004-35-9531 MdHR 6636-26-55  Location: 1/7/3/42

BROOKE, JOHN SMITH (Upper Marlborough) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 22.
Request for money; seizure of beef.
MSA S 1004-35-9532 MdHR 6636-26-56  Location: 1/7/3/42

LLOYD, JAMES (TA) to COUNCIL.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 23.
Request for a commission in the select militia.
MSA S 1004-35-9535 MdHR 6636-26-57  Location: 1/7/3/42

GARRETSON, CORNELIUS (BC) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 23.
Request for pardons.
MSA S 1004-35-9536 MdHR 6636-26-58  Location: 1/7/3/42

WILKINS, WILLIAM to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 24.
Request for information about the cost of clothing.
MSA S 1004-35-9545 MdHR 6636-26-59  Location: 1/7/3/42

THOMSON, CHARLES, Sec. Congress.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 24.
Order to pay Col. Wood for superintending prisoners.
MSA S 1004-35-9546 MdHR 6636-26-70A  Location: 1/7/3/42

BARNES, RICHARD, Col. (Leonard Town) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 25.
Supplying arms for the militia.
MSA S 1004-35-9551 MdHR 6636-26-60  Location: 1/7/3/42

BAILEY, MOUNTJOY (Frederick Town) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 25.
Appointment as auctioneer and commander of the guard.
MSA S 1004-35-9552 MdHR 6636-26-61B  Location: 1/7/3/42

POE, DAVID (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 26.
Shipment of flour.
MSA S 1004-35-9554 MdHR 6636-26-62  Location: 1/7/3/42

MASTER, LEGH (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 26.
Requests permission to sail to New Providence.
MSA S 1004-35-9555 MdHR 6636-26-63  Location: 1/7/3/42

WILKINSON, JOSEPH (CA).
Dates: 1781, Mar. 27.
Presence of the enemy; militia activities.
MSA S 1004-35-9567 MdHR 6636-26-65  Location: 1/7/3/42

WILLIAMS, JAMES (AN) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 29.
Proposal to sell galleys.
MSA S 1004-35-9588 MdHR 6636-26-66  Location: 1/7/3/42

DONNELLAN, THOMAS (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 29.
Request for a payment order on county collector.
MSA S 1004-35-9589 MdHR 6636-26-67  Location: 1/7/3/42

BROOKE, JOHN SMITH (Upper Marlborough) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 30.
Request for money.
MSA S 1004-35-9609 MdHR 6636-26-68  Location: 1/7/3/42

POE, DAVID (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 30.
Shipment of supplies; impressed vessels.
MSA S 1004-35-9610 MdHR 6636-26-69  Location: 1/7/3/42

WOOD, JAMES (Frederick Town) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 30.
Instructions from Board of War.
MSA S 1004-35-9611 MdHR 6636-26-70B  Location: 1/7/3/42

DORSEY, RICHARD, Capt. (BC) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Mar. 31.
Loss of an order to pay.
MSA S 1004-35-9628 MdHR 6636-26-71  Location: 1/7/3/42

BARNES, RICHARD (Leonard Town) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr.
Need for a permanent militia unit.
MSA S 1004-35-9641 MdHR 6636-26-154  Location: 1/7/3/42

DUFFEY, TERRENCE; HICKEY, CHARLES; DUGAN, PATRICK, soldiers to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr.
Request for clothing and bounty.
MSA S 1004-35-9642 MdHR 6636-26-155  Location: 1/7/3/42

POE, DAVID (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 1.
Impressment of wagons and horses; difficulties in crossing the river.
MSA S 1004-35-9646 MdHR 6636-26-73  Location: 1/7/3/42

GAITHER, EDWARD, JR., Comsy. Provisions (Elk Ridge, AA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 1.
Request for money to buy barrels.
MSA S 1004-35-9647 MdHR 6636-26-74  Location: 1/7/3/42

DALLAM, RICHARD (HA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 2.
Request for arms, ammunition, money, and recruits.
MSA S 1004-35-9650 MdHR 6636-26-75A&B  Location: 1/7/3/42

JORDAN, JEREMIAH, Col.; THOMAS, JOHN, Lt. Col; HEBB, VERNON, Col. to BARNES, RICHARD, Col.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 3.
Threat of an enemy attack; need for arms and ammunition.
MSA S 1004-35-9671 MdHR 6636-26-76A  Location: 1/7/3/42

BARNES, RICHARD (Leonard Town) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 3.
Necessity for action to protect the county.
MSA S 1004-35-9672 MdHR 6636-26-76B  Location: 1/7/3/42

* (AN) to GIBSON, Mr.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 3.
Remittance of funds.
MSA S 1004-35-9673 MdHR 6636-26-77  Location: 1/7/3/42

DALLAM, RICHARD, Lt. (HA).
Dates: 1781, Apr. 4.
Officers desiring commissions.
MSA S 1004-35-9682 MdHR 6636-26-51B&C  Location: 1/7/3/42

BEALL, JOSHUA, Lt. (PG) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 4.
Creation of militia companies; money due from county residents.
MSA S 1004-35-9683 MdHR 6636-26-78  Location: 1/7/3/42

CALHOUN, JAMES (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 4.
Provisions collected.
MSA S 1004-35-9684 MdHR 6636-26-79  Location: 1/7/3/42

MASTER, LEGH to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 4.
Requests permission to leave the state.
MSA S 1004-35-9685 MdHR 6636-26-80  Location: 1/7/3/42

BUCHANAN, ANDREW (BC) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 4.
Requests the militia be ordered to duty.
MSA S 1004-35-9686 MdHR 6636-26-81  Location: 1/7/3/42

DASHIELL, GEORGE (SO) to TILGHMAN, MATTHEW (TA).
Dates: 1781, Apr. 5.
Preperations for defense.
MSA S 1004-35-9700 MdHR 6636-26-82  Location: 1/7/3/42

FORREST, ZACHARIAH (SM) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 5.
Request for a warrant of execution or a reprieve.
MSA S 1004-35-9701 MdHR 6636-26-83  Location: 1/7/3/42

RIDLEY & PRINGLE (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 5.
Payment for purchase of confiscated property.
MSA S 1004-35-9702 MdHR 6636-26-84  Location: 1/7/3/42

CARSON, RICHARD (BA).
Dates: 1781, Apr. 5.
Account of cloth and offer to sell to the state.
MSA S 1004-35-9703 MdHR 6636-26-85  Location: 1/7/3/42

YEATES, DONALDSON, Dep. Quartermaster (AN) to COUNCIL.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 6.
Request for aid.
MSA S 1004-35-9709 MdHR 6636-26-86  Location: 1/7/3/42

WAGONER, PETER (Alexandria) to DEAKINS, WILLIAM, Col. (Georgetown).
Dates: 1781, Apr. 6.
Approach of the enemy; defense preparations.
MSA S 1004-35-9710 MdHR 6636-26-87  Location: 1/7/3/42

SMITH, SAMUEL (AN).
Dates: 1781, Apr. 6.
Proposal to charter a schooner.
MSA S 1004-35-9711 MdHR 6636-26-88  Location: 1/7/3/42

BEALL, JOSHUA, Lt. (Bladensburg, PG) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 6.
Arms supply; payment of the militia.
MSA S 1004-35-9712 MdHR 6636-26-118  Location: 1/7/3/42

MURDOCK, JOHN, Col. (MO) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 7.
Examination of prisoners; defense preparations; need for arms.
MSA S 1004-35-9731 MdHR 6636-26-89  Location: 1/7/3/42

DEAVER, JOHN, Capt. (39th Batt., MD Militia) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 7.
State of the militia; need for commissioned officers.
MSA S 1004-35-9732 MdHR 6636-26-90  Location: 1/7/3/42

GREENE, NATHANAEL (Head Quarters, NC) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 7.
Distress of the Southern Army; need for immediate reinforcements and supplies.
MSA S 1004-35-9733 MdHR 6636-26-91A&B  Location: 1/7/3/42

DALLAM, RICHARD (HA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 7.
Provisions for recruits; appointment of commissioner; need for arms and ammunition.
MSA S 1004-35-9734 MdHR 6636-26-92  Location: 1/7/3/42

WILLIAMS, BARUCH (CE) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 7.
Settlement of accounts and payments due.
MSA S 1004-35-9735 MdHR 6636-26-93  Location: 1/7/3/42

BARNES, RICHARD (Leonard Town) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 7.
Need for arms and money for expenses.
MSA S 1004-35-9736 MdHR 6636-26-94  Location: 1/7/3/42

BEALL, JOSHUA, Lt. (PG) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 7.
Enemy approach; need for arms.
MSA S 1004-35-9737 MdHR 6636-26-95  Location: 1/7/3/42

TILLEY, ANN (AN) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 7.
Petition for assistance.
MSA S 1004-35-9738 MdHR 6636-26-96  Location: 1/7/3/42

MURDOCK, GEORGE (Frederick Town) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 8.
Request for money.
MSA S 1004-35-9765 MdHR 6636-26-97  Location: 1/7/3/42

BEALL, JOSHUA, Lt. (PG) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 8.
Transportation and distribution of arms.
MSA S 1004-35-9766 MdHR 6636-26-98  Location: 1/7/3/42

RIDLEY, MATTHEW (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 8.
Request for a trumpet.
MSA S 1004-35-9767 MdHR 6636-26-99  Location: 1/7/3/42

CALHOUN, JAMES (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 8.
Jurisdiction in ordering supplies for Head of Elk.
MSA S 1004-35-9768 MdHR 6636-26-100  Location: 1/7/3/42

LLOYD, JAMES (Chester Town) to COUNCIL.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 9.
Military superiority of Gen. Greene's forces; vessels for state use; Gen. Wayne's intention to march.
MSA S 1004-35-9773 MdHR 6636-26-101  Location: 1/7/3/42

BROOKE, JOHN SMITH to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 10.
Shipment of cattle; need for money.
MSA S 1004-35-9803 MdHR 6636-26-102  Location: 1/7/3/42

DONNELLAN, THOMAS (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 10.
Request for cash.
MSA S 1004-35-9804 MdHR 6636-26-103  Location: 1/7/3/42

LINDENBERGER, GEORGE (BC) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 11.
Arrest of Capt. Crommel on suspicion of supplying the enemy.
MSA S 1004-35-9830 MdHR 6636-26-104  Location: 1/7/3/42

BEALL, JOSHUA to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 11.
Inability to comply with request because of danger to inhabitants.
MSA S 1004-35-9831 MdHR 6636-26-105  Location: 1/7/3/42

ROBINSON, VACHEL to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 11.
Petition for assistance to recover his flatboat.
MSA S 1004-35-9832 MdHR 6636-26-106  Location: 1/7/3/42

DAVIS, ROBERT PAIN, Lt. to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 12.
Resignation of commission.
MSA S 1004-35-9837 MdHR 6636-26-107  Location: 1/7/3/42

BORDLEY, WILLIAM, Lt. (Chestertown, KE) to TILGHMAN, MATTHEW, Pres. Council (E.S.).
Dates: 1781, Apr. 12.
Distribution of arms; manufacture of supplies; dispatching of troops.
MSA S 1004-35-9838 MdHR 6636-26-108  Location: 1/7/3/42

WEST, STEPHEN (Woodyard) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 12.
Fleeing of inhabitants; arms for militia; plans for defense.
MSA S 1004-35-9839 MdHR 6636-26-109  Location: 1/7/3/42

RIDGELY, NICHOLAS; GEOGHEGAN, ROBERT to BRICE, JAMES, Lt. (AA).
Dates: 1781, Apr. 12.
Return of commissions.
MSA S 1004-35-9840 MdHR 6636-26-110  Location: 1/7/3/42

HUGHES, DANIEL (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 13.
Responsibility for naval prisoners.
MSA S 1004-35-9851 MdHR 6636-26-111  Location: 1/7/3/42

HAMMOND, JOHN (Head of Severn) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 14.
Request for return of vessels; destruction of Negro quarters.
MSA S 1004-35-9862 MdHR 6636-26-112  Location: 1/7/3/42

YEATES, DONALDSON, Dep. Quartermaster (Elk) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 14.
Request for a barge for action against British vessels.
MSA S 1004-35-9863 MdHR 6636-26-113  Location: 1/7/3/42

BEALL, JOSHUA (Broad Creek) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 15.
Enemy activities.
MSA S 1004-35-9877 MdHR 6636-26-114A  Location: 1/7/3/42

WHITELEY, WILLIAM (CA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 16.
Suspension of the draft.
MSA S 1004-35-9881 MdHR 6636-26-115D  Location: 1/7/3/42

BIRCKHEAD, CHRISTOPHER (TA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 16.
Request for a copy of legislation concerning militia regulation.
MSA S 1004-35-9882 MdHR 6636-26-116  Location: 1/7/3/42

BARNES, RICHARD (Leonard Town) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 16.
Request for arms; location of British vessels.
MSA S 1004-35-9883 MdHR 6636-26-117  Location: 1/7/3/42

*
Dates: 1781, Apr. 17.
List of officers and men who captured a boat crew.
MSA S 1004-35-9893 MdHR 6636-26-119A  Location: 1/7/3/42

BEALL, JOSHUA, Col. (Bladensburg, PG) .
Dates: 1781, Apr. 17.
Militia and enemy activities; formation of a cavalry unit; seizure of arms.
MSA S 1004-35-9894 MdHR 6636-26-119B  Location: 1/7/3/42

DASHIELL, GEORGE (SO) to TILGHMAN, MATTHEW (TA).
Dates: 1781, Apr. 17.
Request for lead, powder, and commissions.
MSA S 1004-35-9895 MdHR 6636-26-120B  Location: 1/7/3/42

LORD, JOSEPH (Leonard Town) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 17.
Request for money; sale of a horse.
MSA S 1004-35-9896 MdHR 6636-26-121  Location: 1/7/3/42

BLAKE, CHARLES (Corsica) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 17.
Transportation of provisions.
MSA S 1004-35-9897 MdHR 6636-26-122  Location: 1/7/3/42

FORREST, ZACHARIAH (SM) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 17.
Movement of a deserter; request for orders about a Negro under sentence of death.
MSA S 1004-35-9898 MdHR 6636-26-123  Location: 1/7/3/42

TILGHMAN, MATTHEW, Pres. Council to CHAILLE, PETER, Comsy. Provisions (WO).
Dates: 1781, Apr. 18.
Order to make an account of provisions.
MSA S 1004-35-9911 MdHR 6636-26-124  Location: 1/7/3/42

LINDENBERGER, GEORGE (BC) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 18.
Copy of oaths and depositions.
MSA S 1004-35-9912 MdHR 6636-26-125  Location: 1/7/3/42

TILGHMAN, MATTHEW, Pres. Council (TA Court House) to DASHIELL, GEORGE, Lt.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 19.
Militia vacancies; order for lead.
MSA S 1004-35-9919 MdHR 6636-26-126  Location: 1/7/3/42

RIDLEY & PRINGLE (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 19.
Payment for purchase of confiscated property.
MSA S 1004-35-9920 MdHR 6636-26-127  Location: 1/7/3/42

* (AN).
Dates: 1781, Apr. 19.
Agreement to grant relief.
MSA S 1004-35-9921 MdHR 6636-26-128  Location: 1/7/3/42

GRIFFITH, BENJAMIN, Comsy. to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 20.
Delivery of steers; request for money.
MSA S 1004-35-9930 MdHR 6636-26-129  Location: 1/7/3/42

BLAINE, EPHRAIM, Col. (AN) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 20.
Request for orders to remove stores.
MSA S 1004-35-9931 MdHR 6636-26-130  Location: 1/7/3/42

BUCHANAN, ANDREW (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 20.
Raising recruits; guard at the Towson magazine.
MSA S 1004-35-9932 MdHR 6636-26-131  Location: 1/7/3/42

WILKINSON, JOSEPH (CA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 20.
Suspension of the draft.
MSA S 1004-35-9933 MdHR 6636-26-132A  Location: 1/7/3/42

WILKINSON, JOSEPH (CA).
Dates: 1781, Apr. 20.
Recruits and drafts of the 15th Militia Regt.
MSA S 1004-35-9934 MdHR 6636-26-132B  Location: 1/7/3/42

KELLEY, WILLIAM (BA).
Dates: 1781, Apr. 20.
Treasonous activities of Jonathan Paul and Jesse Dungan.
MSA S 1004-35-9935 MdHR 6636-26-151A  Location: 1/7/3/42

MURDOCK, GEORGE (Frederick Town) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 21.
Request for provisions.
MSA S 1004-35-9957 MdHR 6636-26-133  Location: 1/7/3/42

BORDLEY, WILLIAM (Chester Town, KE) to TILGHMAN, MATTHEW, Pres. Special Council (TA).
Dates: 1781, Apr. 21.
Procurement of supplies.
MSA S 1004-35-9958 MdHR 6636-26-134  Location: 1/7/3/42

BEALL, JOSHUA, Lt. (PG) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 21.
Transfer of prisoners.
MSA S 1004-35-9959 MdHR 6636-26-135  Location: 1/7/3/42

KEEPORTS, GEORGE P. (BA) to CARSON, RICHARD.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 21.
Account and receipt for goods purchased.
MSA S 1004-35-9960 MdHR 6636-26-138B  Location: 1/7/3/42

RIDLEY, MATTHEW (Philadelphia) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 23.
Impending departure; activities of Spain.
MSA S 1004-35-9977 MdHR 6636-26-136  Location: 1/7/3/42

BORDLEY, WILLIAM to BOLTON, JOHN.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 23.
Order for militia rations.
MSA S 1004-35-9978 MdHR 6636-26-137  Location: 1/7/3/42

CARSON, RICHARD (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 23.
Receipt and sale of goods.
MSA S 1004-35-9979 MdHR 6636-26-138  Location: 1/7/3/42

HAMILTON, PATRICK (CE) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 23.
Delay in settlement with the treasury.
MSA S 1004-35-9980 MdHR 6636-26-139  Location: 1/7/3/42

BLAKE, CHARLES to TILGHMAN, MATTHEW.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 24.
Disposal of provisions.
MSA S 1004-35-9987 MdHR 6636-26-141  Location: 1/7/3/42

VOORHEES, JOHN, Comsy. Provisions.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 24.
Account of provisions received for KE.
MSA S 1004-35-9988 MdHR 6636-26-142A  Location: 1/7/3/42

VOORHEES, JOHN, Comsy. Provisions (George Town) to TILGHMAN, MATTHEW.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 24.
Money needed for provisions.
MSA S 1004-35-9989 MdHR 6636-26-142B  Location: 1/7/3/42

BALLARD, ROBERT (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 24.
Request for an exemption from militia service.
MSA S 1004-35-9990 MdHR 6636-26-143  Location: 1/7/3/42

DEAVER, JOHN (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 25.
Response to charge of drunkenness and negligence.
MSA S 1004-35-10015 MdHR 6636-26-144  Location: 1/7/3/42

CALHOUN, JAMES (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 25.
Directions pertaining to purchase of supplies.
MSA S 1004-35-10016 MdHR 6636-26-145  Location: 1/7/3/42

BUCHANAN, ANDREW (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 25.
Funds for completion of a galley.
MSA S 1004-35-10017 MdHR 6636-26-146B  Location: 1/7/3/42

SMITH, WILLIAM et al., citizens (BC) to BUCHANAN, ANDREW, Brig. Gen.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 25.
Request for aid to obtain funds for completion of a galley.
MSA S 1004-35-10018 MdHR 6636-26-146C  Location: 1/7/3/42

BARNES, RICHARD (Leonard Town) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 26.
Suggests the creation of a force to defend the Bay; actions relating to the treasonous behavior of George Howard.
MSA S 1004-35-10039 MdHR 6636-26-140A&B  Location: 1/7/3/42

WILKINSON, JOSEPH (CA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 26.
Arrest and transfer of Joshua Dorsey.
MSA S 1004-35-10040 MdHR 6636-26-147  Location: 1/7/3/42

LORD, JOSEPH W. (Leonard Town, SM) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 26.
Request for money.
MSA S 1004-35-10041 MdHR 6636-26-148  Location: 1/7/3/42

WILKINSON, JOSEPH (CA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 27.
Delivery of prisoners; Capt. Folger's memorandum.
MSA S 1004-35-10054 MdHR 6636-26-149  Location: 1/7/3/42

TAYLOR, J. to BARNES, RICHARD, Col.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 27.
Capture of privateers.
MSA S 1004-35-10055 MdHR 6636-26-150  Location: 1/7/3/42

MOALE, JOHN to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Apr. 28.
Men suspected of aiding the enemy.
MSA S 1004-35-10069 MdHR 6636-26-151B  Location: 1/7/3/42

DASHIELL, GEORGE (SO) to TILGHMAN, MATTHEW, Pres. Special Council (TA Court House).
Dates: 1781, Apr. 29.
Mr. Master's intention to sail; defense of the area; recommending a commission for John Done.
MSA S 1004-35-10083 MdHR 6636-26-152B  Location: 1/7/3/42

LLOYD, JAMES (Chester Town) to COUNCIL (E.S.).
Dates: 1781, Apr. 30.
Location of enemy vessels.
MSA S 1004-35-10088 MdHR 6636-26-153  Location: 1/7/3/42


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