of the Council of Safety, 1775-76. 135

P. S. Agreeable to your Request, a Pasport was granted
Maynard, who proceeded immediately to New York. M^r Pur-

viance inclosed us affidavits of two Skippers who had been
taken by L^d Dunmore, ment^g that a Pilot Boat with a Clergy-
man from Maryl^d had arrived at Norfolk, who gave Informa-
tion of the outfit of store & the Provision Vessels, if you have
heard of this Business, be pleased to advise us, We are desirous
of knowing the Truth, a difficult task at present.

[Chase to Jenifer.]

Charles Town Feb^y 2^d 1776.
Dear Sir. Cap^t Nathaniel Ramsay informs me, that he can
procure about 140 y^ds of Country made cloth, at about 8/ cu^y
per yard, and linen country made, from 2/4 to 2/8 fit & proper
for hunting shirts, enough for his Company. The Cash will
be necessary. I once more take the liberty to remind you of
the gun locks in the hands of M^r S. West. I shall be glad to
render the province or you any services in the city of Philadel-
phia. I am Sir
With regard your obed^t serv^t
Sam^l Chase
To the Honble Dan of S^t Thomas Jenifer Esq^r

C. S. C.

[Lindenberger and McClellan to Council.]

Gentlemen. At the sitting of the last convention, we
brought a sample of gun powder made by us, Tho^s Jonston
Esq^r acquainted us it was approved of, and a Resolve was
made and ended to lend us (if required) any sum of money
not amounting above £1000 without interest for 2 years, but
as the gentlemen in convention, and we did not know on what
terms we should agree; we was informed, the matter should
be left to the consideration of the Council of Safety which
would sitt in Baltimore & we therefore beg leave to acquaint
the gentlemen whenever they shall think proper, we shall
attend.
Gentlemen we are with due respect
Balto. Town Your very Humble Servants.
feb^y 2^d 1776. Geo. Lindenberger John McClellan

Original.

Saturday 3^d Feb^y 1776.
Council met. Present the same Members as on yesterday.

Resolved That the Gentlemen of the Committee of Obser-
vation for Baltimore County who reside in Baltimore Town, or

C. S. J.