of the Council of Maryland, 1778-1779. 297

Public, distinguishing the Kinds of Arms, what are effective
and what are otherwise and in whose Hands each Particular
is in; also mention the Sort of Powder and whether good or
otherwise: in Instances where you cannot be so minute as
desired, you'll please to transmit us the best Account you can
We are &^ca
To each of the Lieu^ts of Counties of the
Eastern Shore and those of the West-
ern except Baltimore & Ann Arundel

[Council to Collectors.]

In Council Annapolis 10^th Feb^ry 1779.
Sir. Circular.
To enable us to give Satisfaction on the inclosed Resolution,
we request you'll inform us whether any of the Cloathing
belonging to the Public [is] yet remaining in your Hands or the
Hands of any of your Assistants; if there does, please to send
us an Account of it and forward such Cloathing as soon as
you can to Annapolis
We are &^ca
To each of the Collectors of Cloathing
except for Baltimore County.

C. C.

Thursday 11 February 1779

Present as on yesterday. James Hindman Esq^r Attended.
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to John
Rogers Esq^r Four hundred & fifty Pounds due to him for his
Salary as Chancellor from the 20^th Day of March 1778 to the
26^th Oct^r 1778
That the said Treasurer pay to John Davidson One hundred
and sixty six Pounds, ten shillings due to Archibald Buchanan
for Camphor Purchased of him & received into the State Shop
by Doct. John Johnson.
That the said Treasurer pay to John Chever, Thirty three
Pounds, fifteen shillings due him for ret^d Rations per Acc^t
passed by the Dep^y Aud^r

Friday 12 February 1779

Present as on yesterday
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to Lieut
William Iudah Eight hundred and eighty eight Pounds for the
use of and to be delivered over to Maj. Nat. Smith and also
the further sum of One thousand three hundred & thirty

C. B.