282 Journal and Correspondence

C. B.

Tuesday 10^th June 1777.

Present as on Saturday except M^r Sim. M^r Rogers attended

Ordered That the Western Shore Treasurer pay to Chris-
topher Richmond Paymaster five hundred pounds on Acc^t of
the first Regim^t
That the said Treasurer pay to Isaac M^cHerd one thousand
pounds, on Acc^t
Commission issued to John Burgess
Nich^s Worthington
R^d Harwood Jun^r
Elijah Robosson
Tho^s Watkins
John Bowie &
Allen Quynn
appointed Justices of the Orphan's Court for Ann Arundel
County.
Ordered, That the Western Shore Treasurer pay to D^r Rich^d
Tooth eighty two pounds for Am^t Acc^t
Thomas Hughes of Captain Ewing's Comp^y in the first
Maryland Regiment, having had his Thigh broke and finding
John Bailey in his Stead, is hereby discharged from the Service.

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[Council to I. M^cHerd.]
In Council Annapolis 10^th June 1777.
M^r Isaac M^cHerd
You will proceed to Verginia and, if necessary, from thence
to the Tan Yards on the Borders of Carolina and endeavour
to purchase for the Public one, two, three, 4, 5, or 6000 W^t of
Leather, according as you may esteem it a good Bargain or
otherwise. If you have an Opportunity, we would have you
also to purchase a Quan^y of Salt, if you can so agree, to be
delivered here or rather at Baltimore Town. You'll make the
best Bargain you can, but rather than miss it, we would give
4 Dollars a Bushel for it, delivered at either of those Places, if
two or more Vessels, one to one Place & another to another
would suit best. If there are no Vessels with Salt, and you
can purchase any that is stored, we will remit, or pay your
Bills here, you may go as far as 3 Dollars; hire Vessels, if you
can, to send it forward, if not, wee'll send for it. Write us
every Opportunity. We are &^ca
M^r Isaac M^cHerd.

C. B.

Wednesday 11^th June 1777.
Present as on Yesterday. M^r Sim attended.
Ordered That the Western Shore Treasurer pay to W^m
Worthington six pounds, for Am^t of Acc^t