of the Council of Maryland. 25

Power to remove the Inconveniencies that attend the sending to
Annapolis for Permits, be assured we would dispense with it if it
could be done consistent with our Duty. Your Engagement requires
that you should produce a Certificate from the Board of War of Vir-
ginia, of the Delivery of the Cargo for the Use of that State, and
we cannot be of Opinion that you have complied with it by producing
the enclosed Receipts, and therefore cannot cancel your Bond

Liber C C

No. 22

Thursday 25 November 1779
Present as on Yesterday. —
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Col^o Isaac Ham-
mond of the Soldiers Delight Battalion of Militia in Baltimore
County Two hundred and twenty two Pounds, ninteen shillings and
four Pence due himself and Officers under his Command whilst in
Service for Pay role examined and Passed by the Aud^r Gen^l
That the said Treasurer pay to Col" Uriah Forrest Eight hundred
and fifty five Pounds for Paper purchased of him for the use of the
Public.—
That the Commissary of Stores deliver to Charles Scott a Soldier
in the first Maryl^d Regim^t with Col^o Forrest, 1 Coat, 1 waistcoat,
1 p^r Overalls and 1 Hat —

Liber C B
No. 23
p. 85
November

25

Monday 29 November 1779
Present as on Thursday except John H. Stone Esq^r
Commission of Letter of Marque & Reprisal issued to John Harr
Commander of the Brigantine Donia Antoney, 120 Tons burthen,
navigated by 32 Men, Mounting 10 Carriage Guns and 12 small
Arms belonging to George Meade &C^o Philadelphia, dated 25 Sept
last
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to John Wells
three thousand Nine hundred and sixty three Pounds due him for
Beef and Tallow purchased of him as per M^r Crisalls Receipt

November
29

Tuesday 30 November 1779
Present as on Yesterday. —
5 Barrels of Beef Quant^y 1219^lbs were sent to Baltimore for the
use of the Guard at the Fort.
Commission issued to Joseph Baxter appointed Sheriff of Balti-
more County in the room of Edward Cockey who has resigned
Ordered That the western shore Treasurer pay to Cornelius Mills
Two hundred and twenty seven Pounds per Account passed by the
Aud Gen^l

November
30
p. 86