324 Journal and Correspondence

C. C.
Original.

[Francis Lewis to the Governor and Council.]

Gentⁿ: In pursuance of advice received last night that 228
British ships were arrived at the Capes of Delaware, Cap^t.
Nicholson of the Frigate applyed to me this morning for my
opinion whether it would not be adviseable for him with 150
of his seamen armed, to proceed immediately to the Head of
Elk by water and from thence to Phil^a if not countermanded
at Elk. Thinking it would be greatly for the service of the
States at this critical juncture I considered, and thereupon con-
sulted Cap^t Cooke also for a reinforcement from his ship for
the same service, which must be submitted to your directions.
I have this day wrote to the Marine Committee to inform them
of the steps already taken. I am, with great respect
Gentlⁿ Your most obed^t Hum^l Serv^t
Fra. Lewis.
P. S. Cap^t. Nicholson's party sets of this evening or
tomorrow morning.
Baltimore Point 2^d Aug^t 1777
To His Excellency
Thomas Johnson Esq^r in Council.

C. B.

Monday 4^th Aug^t 1777.
Present as on Saturday.

That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Cap^t. Cooke
Sundries on Acc^t of the Defence.
That the said Commissary deliver to Captain Richard
Dorsey 676 yds Osnab^s 4 p^s Britanies & 12 yd^s Russia Drab
for his Comp^y of Matrosses in Baltimore
That the said Commissary deliver to Captain Furnival 616
yd^s Osnabrigs, 12 yd^s Russia Drab 4 p^s Britanies and 10
Blankets to be charged to his Comp^y &c.
That the western shore Treasurer pay to James OHarra
Thirty four pounds, eighteen shillings & nine pence Am^t of
Acc^t
That the said Treasurer pay Cap^t: George Cooke, five hun-
dred pounds on Acc^t of Ship Defence.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Lieut
William Judah Eight hundred pounds Curr^y on Acco^t of the
Artillery Comp^ys in Baltimore
That the Commissary of Provisions deliver to William Judah
twelve Barrels Beef & three Barrels Pork on Acc^t of the above
Comp^y
That the western shore Treasurer Pay to Nicholas Mac-
cubbin forty pounds Amo^t of Acco^t passed the Board of Acc^ts