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men to Philadelphia as soon as the Commanding Officer
below thinks he can be spared, and this Day, on receipt of
your Letter, we have ordered Capt. Hindman to move forward,
although we apprehend the Eastern Shore will be weakened
thereby, and we are doubtful that will be the next place
Invaded.
We feel for the State of New York, but cannot help feeling
also for Maryland, and shall endeavour to conduct ourselves
in such manner as to give every assistance in our power to
them, and to the common cause, without exposing ourselves
to destruction. Since the march of our Regulars we are truly
in a defenceless state, and if powerfully invaded know not
what may be the consequence, however we hope for the best
and are exerting ourselves to the utmost. We wish our
powder that arrived at Egg Harbour to be sent to Baltimore.
The arms we desire may be left at Philadelphia, for the use of
one of the Companies of the Flying Camp, who will have our
order to call for them.
We approve of what you have done as to the five thousand
Dollars, and would have you keep the balance to answer
contingent expences, and render Account from time to time
as you may see fit.
Doctor Toottle our Surgeon Major has put into our Hands
a list of Chirurgical Instruments which we send you herewith,
and request the favour of you to procure, and send down by
first opportunity.
We send you also the proceedings of the last Convention,
T Jenings Esqr is just arrived in good health after a very long
passage, he left London the 29th of March and brings no very
particular news that we hear.
26 July 1776
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[Council to Beall.]
To Josias Beall Esquire, Prince Georges County.
Sir. Yours of the 24th Instant was laid before us, and we
observe the contents. In answer thereto we can only say that
five Quarter Barrels of Powder have been sent to Piscattaway,
and that six or seven Barrels are now lodged with the Com-
mittee of Prince Georges County. If more be necessary we
will order some down. It gives us sincere pleasure to find
the People in different parts of the Colony so spirited, and
can assure you nothing shall be wanted on our parts.
26 July 1776
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