146 Journal and Correspondence

C. S. C.

marching into it your Battallion of Militia in order to assist
General Hooper in quelling the insurrection in Somerset &
Worcester Counties.
With the greatest respect & regard
Sir your most Obed. Serv^ts

[R. Ridgely to Assembly.]

In Council of Safety Annapolis Feb^y 19^th 1777.
The Hon^ble General Assembly. In consequence of your
directions to send immediately two armed cutters to cruize
between Cape Hatteras and Chingoteague Inlet, for the
purpose of giving early intelligence to all vessels bound to
this State, of the ships of War now stationed in this Bay. We
have endeavoured to get vessels ready for that purpose, but
find it impracticable to procure the Captains on the Bounty
and ordinary wages, or men on their present pay, which we
think proper to inform you of, and submit to your further con-
sideration. (By order)
R. Ridgely Sen.

[William Johnson to Council.]

Fells Point February19^th 1777.
Gent.
I some time agoe informed you I had engaged a quantity of
light canvas suitable for tents but receiving no answer I sent
M^r Barrance down to Annapolis to get a particular answer.
He was informed that my letter was answered to M^r Hopkins
or Hollingsworth, but on enquiry of them can get no intelli-
gence, whether you intend to take it or not. I therefore beg
you'l be kind enough to let me know by Capt. Robertson who
brings this, whether you will take this canvas or not. there is
about 600 yards at 7 1/2 per yard, full ell wide should you take
it please send me an order for the money on your agent here.
I am Gentlemen with great Respect,
Your humble Servant,
The Honble The Council of Safety, William Johnson.
Annapolis

N. B. It takes about 18 yds of this to a tent and 30 yards
of the Osnaburg or Ticklenburg.

C. S. J.

Thursday, February 20^th 1777
Council Met. Present as on yesterday.

Copy of Letter N^o 168 was sent to William Johnson and
Copy of N^o 169 was sent to Capt. George Cooke.