440 Journal and Correspondence

C. C.

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[Council to G. Cook.]

In Council 21^st Dec^r 1777.
Sir
This by the Defence's Tender who goes down with 100
Musquets to be lodged at Hopewell's for Col^o Barnes, and
some Provisions for the Gallies. The Skipper has Orders to
call in at St. Jerom's to learn your situation, and that of the
Enemy, before he goes into Patowmack. By a Letter from
Governor Henry, we are informed he has ordered two of the
best of the Virginia Gallies to Patowmack to act in Concert
with ours. We hope they have joined you before this Time.
Capt Cooke. We are &^ca

17

[Council to Ware and Barnes.]

In Councii 21^st Dec^r 1777.
Sir.
A Report prevails and it has reached us several Ways that
many People on Patowmack and particularly between Cedar
Point and Wiccomico, have been exchanging Provisions with
the Men of War for Salt and other Articles. Whatever tem-
porary Convenience may result to Individuals from such a
Practice, none can be ignorant how contrary it is to their Duty
as Subjects to this State, or not foresee the pernicious Conse-
quences. We therefore request your utmost Vigilance to put
a Stop to all Kind of Intercourse between the People and the
Men of War. It is said the Ships are ballasted with Salt,
which, if true, proves the Intention of their going up Patow-
mack and if they are treated as half Friends, we may expect
enough of their Company. We are, &c
To Colo. Ware &
Colo. Barnes.

C. B

Monday 22^d December 1777.
Present as on yesterday Tho Sim Lee Esq^r Attended.

Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Mana-
seeh Cain Eighty five Pounds, four Shillings due to him per
Account passed by the Board
That the said Treasurer pay to Edward Burgess eighteen
Pounds to be delivered over to Mary M^cKinnery due to her
on Account referred to this Board by the Honourable House
of Delegates.
That the said Treasurer pay to Jonathan Wilshire Three
Pounds amount of Account passed the Board.