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C. S. J.

war, as also to repel any violence; Captⁿ Montague having
broke the truce, until she shall pass through that part of the
province, and have gone clear of the mouth of Potowmack
river.
Ordered That Col^o Smallwood be requested to furnish
Captain Pitt with a Serjeant, and six men properly armed, and
accoutred to assist in sailing or rowing his boat, and repelling
any force, or violence, which shall be offered her by the Fowey,
or any of her tenders or boats.
Copy of Letter N^o 39 was sent to the independent Captains
respectively.
Copy of Letter N^o 40 was sent to Captⁿ James Nicholson.
Copy of Letter N^o 41 was sent to Captⁿ Jam^s Nicholson
also.
Adjourned till next Day 10 ^o'Clock.

C. S. C.

No. 36.

[Council to Montagu.]

To George Montagu Esq^r

Sir. Representations have been made to the Council of
Safety this morning by M^r Samuel Galloway and others inhab-
itants of this Province, setting forth that a number of white
servants belonging to the several persons so applying had run-
away from the service of their masters. We are also informed
that a Soldier in the service of this Province had deserted
from Captain Scott's Comp^y — a flag is sent with the list of the
servants, and to request the delivery of them, and of the
soldier, if they should be found on board, and if they or any
others should hereafter attempt to get on board, we expect
they will not be received. We are authorized by the con-
vention to say that the people of this Province will strictly
observe the truce, in confidence that Captain Montagu will do
the same.
June 24^th 1776

[List of servants.
Hugh Job, Taylor
James Brooke, Painter
Robert Skinner, Carver
John Holly, Gardiner
Thomas Wilkinson Waitingman
Joseph Hallam file Cutter,

belong to M^r S. Galloway
left West River last night.

belongs to M^r James Cheston,
belongs to W^m Nevin.