of the Council of Maryland, 1777-1778. 483

Wednesday 4^th February 1778.
Present as on yesterday

Commission of Letter of Marque and Reprisal issued to
Thomas Steel Master of the Sloop called the General Gates
mounting 6. 3 pounders 2 blunderbusses and 6 Musketts
navigated by 15 Men belonging to Thomas Steel, William
Hammond, Thomas Russell and John M^cLure of Baltimore
dated the 20^th October 1777.
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Col^o John
H. Stone five hundred Dollars on Account.
That the said Treasurer pay John Shaw one hundred and
twenty three pounds, seven shillings and two pence per
Account passed.
That the said Treasurer pay to Richard Thompson sixty
one pounds seven shillings and five pence for Rent of Houses
per Account passed.
That the said Treasurer pay to James Bruce six hundred
Dollars three hundred of which are to be delivered over to
Isaac Smoot both of Charles County for the Recruiting
Service.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Sellman eight Pounds,
two shillings and three pence for beef purchased of him by
John Crysall.
M^r Calhoun is requested to deliver 30 shirts & 30 pair
Stockings for the use of the first Regiment of Maryland
Troops.
Ordered That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Captain
Massey as much Linen as will make two Shirts and Swanskin
sufficient for a Waistcoat
Ordered That the Commissary of Issues let Thomas Spar-
row have one Peck of Salt he paying at the rate of seven
pounds ten shillings per Bushel.

C. C.

[Council to H. Hooper.]

In Council Feb^ry 4^th 1778.
Sir.
Inclosed you will receive a Copy of the Resolve of Con-
gress relating to Prisoners for your Guide. There is a special
Court appointed, and the Prisoners will have their Trial when
that meets. M^r Ennals is appointed Collector of Cloathing
agreeable to your Recommendation. We are &^ca
Gen^l Henry Hooper.

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Thursday 5^th February 1778
Present as on yesterday except James Brice Esquire

C. 15.