462 Journal and Correspondence

C. S. C.

We have the strongest assurances that the Governor will
leave the Province with the most friendly regard for its inhab-
itants, and will do everything in his power that may con-
tribute towards promoting a reconciliation between the Mother
Country and her colonies.
3^rd June 1776

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[Ringgold to Council.]

Annapolis June 3^d 1776.
Gentⁿ Having had the Honour of being appointed second
Lieu^t to the light Infantry of regular Troops raised for the
Defence of this Province under the Command of Cap^t Stricker,
and not thinking myself contented in that Department, have
inclosed you my Commission with my resignation: from Gentⁿ
Your most ob^{t
humbll Servt Jas Ringgold.}

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[Samuel Beall to Council.]

Hon^ble Gentlemen, As two surplus companies of Militia in
this district, which will appear by the enrolments laid before
us and send herewith, we take the liberty to recommend to
your consideration the officers therein perticularized, in whom,
we do conclude, may be placed special trust and confidence,
and hope as such, they will meet with your approbation, and
that commissions with your earliest convenience will be made
out, and sent to them, with the utmost diference, in behalf of
the Committee of the upper district of Fred^k County.
I am Gentl. Y^r most obedient & Hum^l Serv^t
Sam^l Beall Jun^r chairman

C. S. J.

Tuesday 4^th June 1776.

Met according to Adjournment. Present the same Mem-
bers as on yesterday. M^r Hall and M^r Tilghman attended.
Ordered That the Treasurer of the Eastern Shore pay to
M^r Robert Lloyd Nicols Paymaster of the Regular Troops for
the Eastern Shore Department, two thousand Pounds common
money.
Copy of Letter N^o 11 was sent to William Hindman Esq.
Treasurer of the Eastern Shore.
The Council contract with Mess^rs Samuel Galloway and
Stephen Steward for the Building of five Gondolas for the
Defence of this Province, and agree to pay M^r Steward's
Expences to Philadelphia for the Purpose of viewing those