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his Company as first Lieutenant, he therefore wou'd be glad
to receive his commission together with commissions for his
several officers who rise of course.
I am gentlemen with great regard,
Your most obed^t Serv^t
Joseph Sim

Capt. Wade also waits on you with his account and will
receive the money for Cap^t Bayne who declines going up and
will likewise receive the commissions for Cap^t Baynes officers.
I am Gent your most obed^t Serv^t Joseph Sim.
Samuel Hawkins Bayne Capt.
William Bayne first Lieutenant
Richard Stonestreet second Lieut.
John Corn Ensign

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[Grahame to Harwood.]

Lower Maryborough 7^th Aug. 1776.
Dear Sir. Inclosed is Capt J. A. Thomas' certificate of an
agreement made with John David for the hire of his Schooner
to carry his company to Annapolis and John David's account
of the time he was on that service proved. You will please
apply to the Council of Safety for an order on the Treasury
for the money and I will take it when I come up next week.
Our people have put it upon me to serve them once more, and
I must accordingly give my attendance at the next Convention.
My colleagues are Benjamin Mackall of Hollowing Point,
Colo Fitzhugh and John Mackall. I am sorry to hear that M^r
Johnson is dropped by Anne Arundell County it would have
given me pleasure to have served with him and as I have
heard nothing of the City Election am still in hopes of his
being elected for that. I am respectfully Dear Sir,
Your very humble Servant
Charles Grahame

Gent. I agreed to pay to Cap^t John David thirty shillings
a day for his vessel to carry my company to Annapolis.
13^th July J A Thomas
To the Hon^ble The Council of Safety.

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[James Kent to Council.]

Queen Anns County 7^th Augt 1776.
To the Honorable Council of Safety :
Gentlemen: Your letter of the 29^th of July with my Com-
mission inclosed came to hand late yesterday evening. I
observe you request my attendance at your Board to consult