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hend your presence would greatly contribute to expedite their
being properly armed and disciplined, as also accelerate their
march, we should be glad to see you as soon as possible.
28^th July 1776

C. S. C.

[Council to Maryland Deputies.]

To the Deputies of Maryland in Congress
Gentⁿ
We have directed Cap^t Nicholson who goes to Phil^a on
business of his own to endeavour to procure some salted pro-
visions for the use of the navy, should any difficulties attend
the execution of his orders, we must request you'll endeavour
to remove them, and at the same time to advance him Money
to pay for what he may engage.
29^th July

No. 87.

[Council to Somerville.]

To Col^o Alex^r Somerville
Sir.
We are willing and desirous to ease the militia of your
County all we can, with safety to the Province, and therefore
have ordered Cap^t John Brooke to Drum Point, there to
remain until Cap^t Beall returns, or until the further order oi
the Council of Safety; the Contractor is to furnish rations for
his men.
29^th July 1776

No. 88.

[Council to James Kent]

To Capt. James Kent
Sir.
The Council-Safety request you'll immediately upon the
receipt of this, attend them at Annapolis — they want to consul)
you upon an affair relative to the arming, march and equiping
of the Battalion under your command.
July 29

No. 89.

[Council to George Dashiell.]

Col^o George Dashiell
Sir. We have given your Q^r Master M^r Severn Hitch an
order on the Treasurer of the Eastern Shore for the sum or
[ ]750 C^y which no doubt he will deliver you — this sum is
intended to pay the militia for their services heretofore, also
something to your Quartermaster; the remainder to answer
growing expences of militia for which you are to render ar

No. 90.