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[W. Lux to Council.]
Baltimore 13 Feby 1776.
Gentlemen. Capt Charles Wells of the Pilot Boat Chatham
has applied to me to be excused from taking on board the
Flour which he has engaged to take in on accot of the Prov-
ince, as the Gentlemen who are concerned in the adventure,
are afraid it might subject the vessel to a seizure, in case a
Tender should happen to meet her, either here, or going into
Statia. The Flour is purchased by us & has been ever since
you were here and we have been waiting every day for his
order to send it down. We cannot undertake to grant the
Indulgence without your directions, and he now waits on you
for that purpose. If you can allow us to load the Sloop I
mentioned, this Flour may be a part of her cargo, in case you
permit Capt Wells to leave it out, And I shall be glad to have
your answer by him.
I am most respectfully Gentn Your most obedt Servt
Willm Lux.
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