310 Journal and Correspondence

Original.

[Hall to Tilghman.]

Sir. Since my appointment of Judge of the Admiralty I
have had the honour of being chosen one of the Delegates for
Ann Arundel County. I have received no commission nor
acted in any manner under the appointment, and am deter-
mined to decline acting in that Department of Judge Admiral.
Be pleased to signify this to the Hon^ble Convention with my
thanks for their favour in appointing me.
I am yr most obed^t Serv^t
28 Septr. 1776 J Hall.

Original.

[Nicholson to Council.]

Baltimore Sept 28^th 1776.
Gentlemen. I received yours desiring my attendance to
adjust the Defence's accounts. I was under the necessity
imediately upon my return here of sending the Clerk and
Purser down to the Eastern Shore after men of the Frigate
and expect their return in five or six days, when I certainly
will attend with them for that purpose, let my business with
the Frigate be ever so pressing.
I am Gentⁿ Your most oblidged, hum^ble Serv^t &^c
James Nicholson

Original.

[Calwell to Convention.]

Harford County Sep^t 28^th 1776.
Gentlemen. Inclosed you have my commission. The reason
of my laying it down is that on the 10^th of the month our Bat-
talion was called together to signalize themselves, but from
the cowardice of the greatest part of the Company that I had
the command of and I think I cant head them with honour
therefore Chuse to Resign my Commission, though not the
cause for have the interest of my country at hart as much as
ever and am still willing and ready to act in a private capacity
with Gentlemen that have distinguished themselves as men of
courage. I beg leave to return you thanks and the Gentle-
men that recommended me to that honor for the good opinion
they had of me.
I am Gen^l Your most obed^t Hble Serv^t
Sam^l Calwell.

C. S. J.

Monday September 30^th 1776.

Council met. Present as on yesterday. M^r Carroll attended.
Ordered That Western shore Treasurer pay John Davidson
six Pounds, fifteen shillings for Boatage.