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C. S. C.

two which, we apprehend, may be got with convenience and
ease to that port and bring down a parcel to satisfy the pres-
ent necessary calls of the people We are, Sir, &^c
To Brigadier General Chamberlaine

No. 87.

[Council to Eichelberger.]
Jany. 6, 1777
Sir. Captain Teams informs us you have a large quantity
of coarse woollens fit for Soldiers. If so and it is not too high
priced, as we have bought such from ten to fifteen, we will
take it of you. Should the price and quality be as above
described you will let Capt. Teams have enough for his com-
pany and send us some samples for the rest. We are, &c.
To Mr. Barnaby Eichhenberger.

No. 88.

[Council to Hollingsworth.]

In Council of Safety Jan^y 5^th 1777.
Sir. M^r Steward is of opinion that the Cable made by
Messrs. Lux and Bowley for one of our Galleys is much too
large for Captain Hammond's Vessel and that the Brig's
stream Cable would suit the Jenifer better; should this be
the case, apply to the Honourable Board of War and if it is
of the same opinion, we shall be obliged by the exchange as
the Galley in M^r Steward's yard is nigh ready. We are &c.
To Mr. Jesse Holingsworth.

[B. Mackall Seth to Council.]

Gent. Calvert County Jan^y 6^th 1777
M^r Leavin Mills has applied to me for an order on the
Council for his money as Adjutant to the Fifteenth Battalion,
he was appointed to that office the 7^th day of March 1776,
agreeable to a Resolve of Convention. You will, I hope, dis-
charge the account as he has faithfully done his duty.
I am, Gentlemen
Your most humble Serv^t
Ben. Mackall Seth.
The Hon^ble The Council of Safety
of Maryland

C. S. J.

Tuesday Jan^y 7, 1777.
Council met. Present as yesterday.

Thomas Contee Esquire a member of the Council attended,
and was qualified before M^r Hall by taking the Oath pre-
scribed by the Convention.