72 Journal and Correspondence

C. S. J.

Ordered That Major Price immediately proceed to St.
Mary's County and take the Command of the regular Troops
and Militia.
Ordered that all persons between Annapolis and S^t Mary's
County be requested to give their Aid and Assistance in
getting down the Cannon, Ammunition &c. to S^t George's
Island in the County aforesaid.
Commissions issued to John Bullen appointed Captain &
Benjamin Harwood 1 Lieut. of an independent Company of
Militia in Ann Arundel County.
Ordered That Capt. Bullen detach a Serjeant and twelve
men of his Company to relieve the Guard at the Magazine in
the neighbourhood of Cap^t James Tootell.
Ordered that the Treasurer of the Western Shore pay to
M^r Samuel Price five pounds five Shillings for 3 Ream of
Writing Paper.
Adjourned till next day 10 O' Clock.

C. S. C.

No. 52.

[Council to Ewing.]

To Colonel Thomas Ewing
Sir. The Militia of the Flying Camp are not to draw pay
or Rations untill they receive Orders to March.
17 July 1776

No. 53.

[Council to Jordan ?]

To the Commanding Officer, St. Marys.
Sir.
We have received your Favor of yesterday and observe the
contents. — Some Powder and Ball we dispatched to you yes-
terday and shall immediately send you four Field Pieces &^c.
You will receive by M^r Hopewell three hundred Pounds
according to your desire. You will Judge what additional
number of the upper Militia may be necessary, and order
them down. It gives us concern to hear that Captain Beall
is wounded, but hope it is not dangerous, and as we under-
stand you have several Surgeons with you, trust he will soon
do well.

No. 54.

[Council to Somerville.]

To Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Somerville
Sir
Your Letter of yesterday we have received and approve of
the Disposition you are making. By M^r Hopewell we send
you fifty pounds.
18^th July 1776