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Tents. They ask 17/6 linen thread, Twine &c, which we
think extravagant. We request you would endeavour to get
them done upon better Terms, if you can, and let us hear
from you. Thread may be got from John McFadon.
Mr. Gerard Hopkins We are, &c.

[Prince George's Co. Committee to Council.]

Gent. Prince Georges County Jan^y 31^st 1777.
In consequence of a resolve from the Hon^ble Congress, and
your letter of date the 26^th Inst. we have requested a meeting
of the eleventh Battalion on Thursday the sixth February.
That Battalion being without any field officers recommend M^r
Thomas Sim Lee as Colonel, M^r Luke Marbury Lieut. Col.
and Mess^rs Truman Skinner and William Lyles Jun^r Majors.
No time being mentioned either in Resolve of Congress or in
your letter what space of time the said Militia are to continue,
it would be necessary to acquaint us by the day the Battalion
meets, as it may very much forward the Militia of this county
engaging in the service. We likewise request the commis-
sions for the Field officers being sent by the earliest oppor-
tunity. We are Gent,
with request, Your most obed^t Hum^ble Serv^t
(By order) Jos. Beall chairman.
The Hon^ble Council of Safety
Annapolis

Original.

[Samuel Chase to Council.]

Gentlemen. Baltimore Town Jan^y 31^st 1777.
I sent you yesterday by M^r John Gassaway nineteen thou-
sand dollars.
I must again press you to solicit a Representation for our
State. The order of this day is to appoint a number of
General Officers. Are we interested in the choice of Gen-
eral's? I shall endeavour to put off this Business for a few
days. Three of the middle States New York, Deleware and
Maryland unrepresented. North Carolina will be so in a day
or two. Complaints are so loud in Congress on this Subject,
that expresses are sent to New York and Delaware, and I
expect our Assembly will be intreated to send their delegates.
It is not only necessary to be represented but be assured, the
business, the Interest of these States require a full Represen-
tation. We have not 30 members in congress, and it is not
only improper but impossible, for so small a number to con-
duct so very important business. Be pleased to communicate