of the Council of Maryland, 1778-1779. 357

Norris of W^m Capt in the room of Fred'k Sprigg, Charles
Busey 1 Lieut, John Henton 2^d Lieut, & Jacob Rhodes Ensign
belonging to the Upper Batt. of Militia in Montgomery County
and also to John Ray Capt in the room of Samuel West,
Nathaniel Crawford 1 Lieut, George Cullam Capt in the
room of Amon Riggs Brock Mockby 1 Liut. Nathan Linthe-
cum 2^d Lieut, Thomas Nicholls Ens. Nicholas Ray Capt in the
room of Robert Owen, Thomas Conner 1 Lieut, Samuel Crow
2 Lieut, Samuel Musgrove Ens Zephaniah Beall Capt in the
room of Arch^d Orme, Benjamin Ray 1 Lieut, Samuel Offutt
2^d Lieut, Bennett Greenwell Ensign Benjamin Ricketts 2^d
& Benjamin Gray Ensign of Captain John Bruce's Comp^y
belonging to the Middle Battalion of Militia in Montgomery
County Ch^s Bruce Cap^t Henry Hillary 1 L^t Lodwick Davis
2 L^t Griffith Davis Ens Benj^a Gaither Cap^t John Dickinson
1 L^t Jn^o W^m Moore 2 L^t Stephen Holland Ens. Middle Batt.
Mont^y County

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[Council to President of Congress.]

In Council Annapolis 21^st April 1779
Sir.
The Person's Appointed in Consequence of the late Act of
Assembly of this State to purchase Wheat, Flour, and Bread
for the use of the Continental Army, are in Want of Money
to proceed in the Business. We are advised that about
10,000 Barrels are wanted; our Treasury is by no means able
to advance the money; if the Quantity is procured, it will not
cost much, if any Thing less than £400000. We have lately
advanced about 30000 Dollars for the Recruiting Service.
We request that Congress will furnish us, through the Hands
of our Delegates, with as great a Part of these Monies as can
be immediately issued and the Residue as soon as at all
convenient; the Purchasers already have a Demand on us for
upwards of 100,000£ and any Delay may produce very
disagreeable Consequences
We have the Honor to be &^ca
President of Congress

[Council to Dallam.]

In Council Annapolis 21^st April 1779
Sir.
Col^o W^m Henry informs us that you have been purchasing
Flour in Kent County. As there are Purchasers appointed in
that & every other County in the State, we request you to

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