of the Council of Maryland, 1778-1779. 437

[Council to A. Buchanan.]

In Council Annapolis I^st June 1779
Sir
Commodore Grason has just come in, he was convoying the
Vessel with Arms to Potowmack. About 9 o'Clock this Morn-
ing he saw two Ships at Anchor near James's Island, the one
larger than the other, one he took for a Frigate the other a 20
Gun Ship or a 20 & a Sloop; the smallest lay on the Edge of
the Channel towards the Eastern, the largest on the Edge of
the Channel towards the Western Shore. As long as he saw
them, they continued at Anchor, he saw no Transports, tho' he
thinks no Conclusion can be drawn from thence, that they
have none, or any Tenders. He left the Chester between
Sharps Island & Tilghmans Island and came up in a small
Boat. It would, doubtless, be prudent to send immediately
for the Conqueror; we hope to get certain Intelligence by
Tomorrow, whether the Enemy have Transports or not; be
attentive to our Signal Guns
We are &^ca
And^w Buchanan Esq^r
Lieut, of Balt^o County

C. C.

[Council to Purchasers.]

Circular In Council Annapolis I^st June 1779
Sir
We are not advised whether you have purchased any Wheat
or Flour for the Use of the Continent, under our Appoint-
ment or not (Your Situation is so distant from the water that
we had no Anxiety about the Success of your Commission) If
you have purchased any, let us know and where it lies, also
furnish us with an Account of it that it may be settled with
you and carried into the General Account if you have not pur-
chased any, write us to that Purpose. Having procured the
Quantity desired, we have stopped the Purchase and desire
you'll consider your Commission under this State as ended
We are &^ca
To the Purchasers in Washington
Frederick & S^t Mary's Counties

[Council to Purchasers.]

Circular In Council Annapolis I^st June 1779
Sir.
We are not advised whether you have purchased any Wheat
or Flour for the use of the Continent under our Appointment

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