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Ordered That said Treasurer pay to Col^o J: C: Hall five
pounds for a Rifle.
Ordered That said Treasurer pay to Captⁿ Rob^t Bowie
nineteen Pounds, fifteen shillings and ten pence on Acc^t o:
Comp^y
Ordered That Col^o Hall be requested to march his Bat
talion with all convenient speed to Phil" subject to the orders
of Congress.
Adjourned 'till next day 10 ^o'Clk.

C. S. J.

[M. Chaille to Council.]

To the Honourable Council of Safety
of Maryland. Gent. The inclosed commission the
honble Convention were pleased to honour me with in Janu-
ary last. I have since that time altered my situation in life
which makes it inconvenient for me to keep the same.
hope the above reason will be satisfactory for my resigning.
I have the honor to be Gent Your oblidged Hble Serv^t
Moses Chaille
Worcester County Aug 27^th 1776.

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[Perkins to Jenifer ?]

Sir. Kent County Maryland Aug 27^th 1776.
Please to send me as much money as will defray the expense;
of the Company under my command to New York. The
Bearer M^r Joseph Earle will receive it for me. Your compli
ance will oblige Yours &^c
Isaac Perkins.

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[R. Beall to Council.]

Gent. Annapolis August 27^th 1776.
In case the Independant Companies are incorporated into a
Battalion or any more regular troops raised in this province,
I beg leave to recommend to your notice Major Daniel J
Adams, who, as an officer under me, has always dischargee
his duty, with the greatest alacrity and spirit, both in and ou
of action. I am Gent with respect
Your mo obed^t Hble Serv^t
Rezin Beall.

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[Dorchester Committee to Council.]

In Committee of Observation Aug 27^th 1776.
Gentⁿ We have received your letter requesting our fur
nishing Capt Brooke's company with arms. We are to inforn

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