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S^t George's Island, or in case of refusal to appear before this
board on Monday the 11^th Day of Nov^r to shew sufficient
cause, if any he hath, for the Detention thereof.
Ordered That Western shore Treasurer pay to James
Hall, for the use of Amos Garrett, two hundred Pounds, to be
accounted for. Ordered That Richard Dallam, or the Super-
visor of his Gun-Manufactory be requested to deliver to
Captain Holland, or order twelve musquets compleatly fixed
and fitted with Bayonets, and take his receipt therefor.
Adjourned 'till next Day 10 ^o'Clock.

C.S. J.

[Deams to Council.]

Balto Coty October 21^st 1776.
Worthy Gent: Since my being last with your Honours I
take this oppertunity that I have been in the greatest expedi-
tion in purchasing guns and can get but 30: as for Blanketts
have got but few I have sent my Lieutenant where I inform'd
you of some to be sold but he has not return^d, therefore think
it impossible to equip the company to march in the limited
time &^c therefore inform me by express how I shall proceed
to inlist as the Chief of my officers and me officers particular
is willing to joyn durein war, therefore inform me what to
give and how they shall be cloath^d & whether to find them-
selves or the Province; how much bounty they shall receive
and those who never yet inlisted, as my company is allow^d by
several field officers that have inspected them to surpass
almost any in the county & am Gent
Y^r most Hble Serv^t
Frederick Deams, Captain

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[Maccubbin to Council.]

The 21^st October 1776.
Honble Gentlemen. The engagement I have entered into
with your honours, I wo'd gladly expediate as fast as possible,
for which purpose I have supply'd myself with a sufficient
quantity of leather, but workmen are very scarce.
I have applied to Lieut. Brown of the Train of Artillery who
tells me that several shoemakers may be spared to work upon
this Emergency, but is desirous to have your Honours permis-
sion, for which I make bold to apply to your Honours for your
approbation that I may compleat the work before the time
limitted and be ready in case of necessity to obey your further
orders. Am with great respect
Y^r obed^t & obliged Hble Serv^t
Nich^s Maccubbin

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