322 Journal and Correspondence

C. B.

Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Isaac

Simmons two hundred & fifty Pounds for erecting Salt Works,
he having given Bond with Tho^s Deale Sec^y
That the said Treasurer pay the Clerk fifty Pounds for
Expresses.

C. C.

131

In Council 30^th July 1777.
Sir.
By Intelligence we have just received from one of the Dele-
gates of this State in Congress, that a Fleet of 255 Sail of the
Enemy's Ships on Saturday last, were off Egg Harbour, and
other Movements, we think it necessary to request that you
hold the Artillery Companies under your Command, in Readi-
ness either for an immediate March or any other Military
Duty the Exigency of Affairs may render necessary for the
Security of this or any neighbouring State.
Maj^r Nath^l Smith We are &^ca

132

[Council to Major Fulford.]

In Council 30^th July 1777.
Sir.
We have just received Intelligence from one of the Dele-
gates of this State in Congress that a Fleet of the Enemy's
Ships consisting of 255 Sail were on Saturday off Egg Har-
bour and of other Movements, we therefore think it proper
that the Matrosses under your Command should hold them-
selves in Readiness and we request that they may be held in
Readiness either for an immediate March or such other Mili-
tary Duty as the Exigency of Affairs may render necessary for
the Security of this or any Neighbouring State. We have no
Doubt of your Attention to this Requisition with your usual
Assiduity. We are &^ca
Major Fulford

C. B.

Thursday 31^st July 1777
Present as on yesterday

Ordered That the Armourer deliver to Major Fulford thirty
three Setts of Arms Compleat for Cap^t: Jarams Comp^y of
Matrosses and twenty Guns & Bayonets in exchange for
twenty not fit for Service, twelve Cartridge Boxes, sixty six
knapsacks, Sixty six Canteens & Sixty six Brushes and
Prickers for Cap^t: Browns Company.