8 Journal and Correspondence

C. S. C.

Eight or Ten Tons of Cordage in what time you could let
them have such a quantity, and what would be the price.
They want some Cables and all sorts of lesser Cordages fit for
vessels. We are &c.
Christopher Lowndes Esquire

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[Nathaniel Potter to Council.]

January 2^nd 1777.
Gentlemen.
I am under contract with M^r M^chard to purchais what Pork
may to be had in my neighbourhood and as the season of the
year may make itt difficult to transport it to Annapolis, we
have thought itt most convenient to cure it at my Landing as
I have conveniency for that purpose. Inclos'd you will receive
M^r M^chard letter requesting you to send me about 50 bushells
of salt which you will please to have deliver'd to the bearer
for the purpose of curing such Pork as I may collect for the
use of this State. I hope to be able to procure barrells suf-
ficient for what I may take in and will deliver itt at Annapolis
as soon as cured and fitt for use. I will likewise advise you
from time to time what quantity I may have collected, pray
give all convenient dispatch to my Boat, and you will much
oblidge Your most obed^t Serv^t
The Honble The Council of Safety Nat. Potter
at Annapolis

C. S. C.

[Van Bibber and Crockett to Council.]

Baltimore Jan^y 2^nd 1777.
The Honb^l The Council of Safety. Gentlemen. We have
for sale 91 pieces of Ticklenburg such is suitable for tents. If
you want the whole or any part of it, we make you an offer of
it at 3/6 per yard. We shall be glad to know your deter-
mination about it as soon as possible as, if you do not want it
we shall offer it to the congress. Since our C. was with you
we have had arrived 3000 bushels Salt, there has come here
within these 2 days 7000 bushels and more daily is expected.
We are your most obed^t Humb. Servts.
Van Bibber & Crockett.

[Ephraim Howard to Jenifer?]

Sir. Linganore January 2^nd 1777.
I this day by Mr. Sheredine received a second Major's
Commission sent him by you for me. I am obliged to you