of the Council of Maryland, 1777-1778. 477

That the Commissary of Prov^o deliver to Capt. Bryan 1
Barrel Beef and 1 Barrel Bread for the Schooner Dolphin.

C. B.

[Council to N. Potter.]

In Council Annapolis Jan^y 28^th 1778
Sir
You are requested to purchase for the Use of this State, all
the Pork you can possibly procure. Salt shall be sent you
upon your informing us what Quantity you suppose may be
necessary for that Purpose. You are not to exceed £5 p
Hundred. We are &^ca
Nathaniel Potter Esq^r

C. C.
49

[Council to W. Lux.]

In Council Annapolis Jan^y 28^th 1778.
Sir
Please to furnish Capt Bryan with what Cordage he may
want, for the Use of the Dolphin armed Boat.
M^r William Lux. We are &^ca

5^o

Thursday 29 January 1778
Present as on yesterday

Ordered That the Western shore Treasurer pay to John
Bullen fifty Pounds on Account for making Bags Shirts &^ca
That the said Treasurer pay to Jonathan Parker Twenty
pounds on Account.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Edward
Lloyd Esquire two hundred and four Pounds, twelve shillings
and six pence for forty seven Days a 27/6 and eighty Days
a 35 /. Attendance in Council.
That the said Treasurer pay to Lieut William Judah four
hundred and fifty Pounds on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay to M^r Ashmore one thousand
Dollars to be delivered over to Donaldson Yates to purchase
Beef and Pork for this State also two thousand Dollars to
be delivered over to William Merrit Sheriff of Kent County
to be by him delivered to the recruiting Officer in that County
and also the further Sum of one thousand Dollars to be deliv-
ered over to John Bolton to be expended in Purchasing Beef
and Pork for the State.
M^r Calhoun is requested to furnish Major Smith with what
Cloathing is absolutely necessary and immediately wanting
for the Matrosses in Baltimore.

C. B.