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shall have cloathing for our Matross Companies and some to
spare some for the troops that may be raised in the province
for continental Service. Capt. Thomas brings us the agree-
able news that a large quantity of Cloathing hath been taken
in one of the Enemies Transports, a seasonable supply we
hope for the use of our distressed Troops. We are collecting
shoes with all diligence, and will send forward one thousand
pair or more if you request it. Pray let us know the quantity
wanted. Stockings are scarce and we doubt will not be got
till late if at all. Stephen Steward has promised us an order
on his brother in Philad^a which we will send you as soon as
we can get it from him. You have heard no doubt of the
arrival of the ship Defence, she has taken five Prizes none of
any great value (one has been retaken and taken again by
Capt. Campbell) Some of the best vessels we propose buying
for the Province, and shall send out as soon as possible.
We have heretofore wrote the Board of War about the
Indians M^r Chase mentions but on reiterating the request by
him, we have wrote General Hooper and desired him to make
a particular Enquiry, there are none detained in this Province,
but shall write more fully when we hear from Brigadier
Hooper, who is near the spot, and must know their situation.
We received the letter wrote us by M^r Matthew Tilghman, and
are obliged to him for the intelligence; the prospect is not
very agreeable but we hope Cornwallis will be repulsed,
sure 6 or 7000 men will never be able to penetrate through
the Jerseys to Phil^a We cannot as yet believe it.
Deer. 6^th 1776
The Delegates in Congress.

Original.

[Capt. Cook to Council.]

Baltimore Dec^r 6^th 1776.
Hon^rd Gent.
The Snow George arived the 4^th Inst, that we took Novem-
ber the second and afterwards retaken by one of the ministe-
rial Ships, soon after that the Privateer Capt. Campbell took
her again, she is now lybell'd in their names. As the ship
Defence first took her, the Province and Ship's company has a
right to some part and it will be necessary to have some
Attorney employed to claim that part before the Board of
Admiralty when she is to be condem'd. I hope you'l please
to appoint some Gent, of the Law for that purpose. I have
the Honor to be, Honor'd Gent.
Your very humb^le Servant,
Geo. Cook.