of the Council of Safety, 1775-76. 469

Rogers will proceed with her Cargo, by what I learn from the
man that had her since she was built she goes as well as allmost
any vessel you can get: — Therefore think she stands a better
chance than many others — I would be glad to know from you
who I am to apply to for the Detention of the brig before she
was loaded, say from the 4^th of March to the 29^th April & also
from the 11^th of May (the time she was loaded) until the day
she sails, by conforming to my requests. You will much
oblige Your Humble Servant,
Geo. Woolsey

[Scott to Jenifer.]

Sir. Having some Business of much consequence to my
private concerns to transact in England, which acquires my
attendance there, I propose with the approbation of the Council
of safety, undertaking a voyage thither by the first convenient
opportunity that offers, intending to return again to my family
in Maryland as speedily as my affairs will permit, and shall
think myself much obliged to the council of Safety if on this
application, they will grant me a passport that may be of service
in preventing me from being obstructed in accomplishing this
design.
I am Sir, with great respect, Your most obed^t Serv^t
U. Scott.
Annapolis June 6^th 1776.
The Honble. The President of the Council of Safety.

C. S. C.

Friday 7 June 1776.

Met according to Adjournment. Present the same Mem-
bers as on yesterday.
Ordered That the Treasurer of the Western Shore pay to
Cap^t James Nicholson of the Ship Defence seven hundred and
fourteen Pounds common money on Account of the Forces
under his command.
Ordered That the said Treasurer pay to M^r Robert Pur-
viance One thousand Pounds common money on Account of
the Schooner Resolution.
Ordered That the said Treasurer pay to M^r Robert Pur-
viance (for the use of M^r George Woolsey) thirty nine Pounds
and seven Pence, being the Ballance due M^r Woolsey for the
Cargo of the Brig Rogers.
Ordered That the said Treasurer pay to the Committee of
Observation for Charles County two hundred Pounds common
Money on Account of Cap^t Rezin Beall's Company.

C. S. J.