January 1-December 31, 1781 355

I came from the southward, and they being nothing but coarse open
oznabrigs I looked upon them to be not fitt ( for any Warrant officer
that had the Least look of Gentility, or wou'd wish to keep any
Gentlemans Comp^y) to Wear and the same I let a Soldier have that
was in need and great Want of for I look'd upon them not fitt even
for any man than him that were in need, and more fit for one in his
rank than mine so I am in great hopes y^r Hon^rs will be pleased to
Grant me the favour of an order for as much Dowlass as will make
me one or two pair of Overalls for I came from Home unprovided
& indeed unexpected for my place of Residence being in Virginia
I used to be obliged to come to Port Tobacco in Charles County to
Renew my Furlough every Month, and when I came over the last
Time, I found orders to meet immediately at this City, which orders
I was obliged to Comply with without delay, & coming so unex-
pect'd Compels me to Apply for this small favour, hoping you'll take
it into consideration, and accomplish the Requests.

July 17

[And. Buchanan, Balt. Co^ty, to His Excellency Tho^s Sim Lee Esq^r]

Their are recruits now furnishing and its absolutely necessary
some Person be immediately Appointed to take the care of them and
Provide Provision &c therefore hope you will not forget this.

July 18

[And Buchanan, Balt. Cou^ty to His Excell^y Tho^s Sim Lee Esq^r]

The draft of about 40 Classes under the Act to procure troops
being suspended sometime agoe and not yet furnish'd their recruit
I shou'd be glad to be immediately informed what is to be done with
them. Quer. whither the 4/ for every hundred Pounds Property
can be Collected from the Classes unless the draft is made. I have
heard of no Act of Assem^y of y^e last Sep^r respecting it

July 18

[Willm Fitzhugh, Calvert County, to Gov. Lee.]

I had the Honor to receive your favor of the 14^th Ins^t & have
now the Pleasure to Inclose you the Depositions of Heathman, Ogg
& Stone & the recognizance of the two former taken on Monday last
at the Court House. I apply'd to Col^o'^s Wilkinson & Smith who or-
der'd the Attendance of the Evidences & Attended the takeing their
Depositions. I appointed to be with them. But my son William's
Dragoon Horse Escap^d from my Stable in the Night before & every
Horse & Saddle I had, was in Pursuit of Him, & did not return untill
late in the afternoon — which prevented me.
The Depositions were written by Doct^r Johnson They are not so
full & Expressive as I cou'd wish but as the witnesses are Bound to
Appear, they may be more fully Examined & others Call'd If neces-
sary. Col^o Smith M^r William Allien & Dansmund Cramphin, the
latter Goes to Baltimore this week or Has promised to Call at An-
napolis. It appears Clearly that Anderson is both a Pirate & a spie.

July 18
Red Book
No. 26
Letter 116