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Journal and Correspondence of the Maryland Council of Safety, January 1-March 20, 1777
Volume 16, Page 290   View pdf image (33K)
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290 Journal and Correspondence

C. B.

Monday June 16th 1777.

Present as on Saturday, except Mr Sim and Mr Rogers. Mr
Lloyd attended.
Ordered That the Western Shore Treasurer pay to Roger
Semmes eight pounds, nine shillings, and three pence, for
Amt of Acct
That the said Treasurer pay to Colo Thomas Price One
Thousand Dollars on Acct of the second Regiment
Daniel Bryan appointed Master of the Galley Conqueror
and Commission issued.
Cesar Lefrank second Lieutenant of the Conqueror and
Commissioned
Ordered, That the Western Shore Treasurer pay to Captain
John David forty four pounds fourteen shillings and three
pence for Balance of Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to Captain John David the
further sum of one hundred Pounds on Account

C. C.

111

[Council to J. David.]

In Council Annapolis 16th June 1777
Capt David.
As you inform us that the Conqueror is now fit for Service,
we are desirous that her Efforts may be exerted to clear the
North Channel of the Capes of the armed Vessels which we
are informed have lately infested it, we presume you are
stronger than any of them. We learn that the Frigate Vir-
ginia lies in York River, wherefore you will first go there,
advise with Capt Nicholson as to your Plan, from him get
Assistance in Men, if necessary, and act in Concert with any
Force that he may have the Direction of. We expect that
some of the Virginia Galleys may probably join you, but we
do not intend by this Instruction to take from you or your
Officers, any Part of the Command on Board your own Galley,
but only that you act as one Vessel, if any join you, under the
general Command of the oldest or superior Officer, if any
older or superior to yourself. If the Virginia is gone, so that
you cannot consult with Capt Nicholson it will be well, if you
can, to get one or more of the Virginia Gallies to join you
Get a good Pilot or two, if to be had; write us, if any Oppor-
tunity and by all Means cultivate a good Understanding with
those who act with you, and remember that nothing can be
more dishonorable than Disputes about Punctilio's so big with
Disgrace & Ruin to our Cause and Country. We expect
your Stay to be but short, we rely on your Discretion and
wish you Success and Honor. We are &c.
Capt John David



 
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