402 Journal and Correspondence

C. S. C.

Col^o Ware about the tents but will Do it as soon as I possibly
can.
I am with respect Gentⁿ y^r most obed^t Hble Serv^t
Mount Clare May 2^d 1776. Cha^s Carroll
To the Council of Safety.

Original.

[Baxter to Council.]

Baltimore Town May 2^d 1776.
Gentlemen: Permit me to take this opportunity of acknowl-
edging the greatful sence I entertain of the Honour done me

by the late Provincial Convention held for this Province, which
honourable Body you now represent, in appointing me a Lieu-
tenant in the fourth Company of the Regulars raised for the
Defence of this Province. An opportunity now offers, by
embracing of which I am fully convinced I can equally serve
the American Cause, and peradventure reap considerable pri-
vate Advantage, and inasmuch as I am well assured that Num-
bers of Gentlemen with superior Abilities, and I hope with
equal Zeal and Attachment will gladly accept of my Birth, I
therefore humbly beg leave to resign my Commission, which I
here send you inclosed, most ardently wishing that America
in general and this Province in particular may ever be success-
full in their struggles for the glorious cause of Liberty: I am
Gentlemen with the greatest respect, Your very humble Ser-
vant, Jo. Baxter:

C. S. J.

Friday 3^d May 1776.

Council met. Present as yesterday.
Copy of Letter N^o 142 was sent to Lieutenant Col. Francis
Ware, Copy of N^o 143 to Col. Joseph Sim of Prince George's
County, Copy of N^o 144, to the Committee of Observation for
the Middle District of Frederick County, Copy of N^o 145 to
Col. Zadok Magruder, Lower District of Frederick County,
and Copy of N^o 146 to M^r George Woolsey of Baltimore
Town.
Ordered That the Treasurer of the Eastern Shore pay to
Charles Wallace Esquire Paymaster One thousand Pounds
Currency.
Ordered That the Treasurer of the Western Shore pay to
Benjamin Rumsey Esquire forty two Pounds for 60 Days
Attendance as a Member of the Council.
Ordered That the said Treasurer pay to M^r Edward Tim-
mins seven Pounds five Shillings and five Pence for 32 Steel
Ramrods.
Adjourned till next Day 10 O'Clock.