Council of Maryland, 1782-1783. 447

[Ben Stoddert — Pres^t in Council Annapolis to The Worshipful
Nicholas Worthington & others Justices of Ann A County]

We are informed some of the Inhabitants of Ann Arundel County
have taken upon themselves to order the Captains of Vessels arriv-
ing in this Port from the British Dominion, to strike their Flags.
This Conduct is highly unwarrantable, Subversive of all Gov-
ernment and repugnant to the Laws of the State, as well as an in-
fringement of the late Treaty of Peace injurious to our Commerce
and tending to involve this State in the most disagreeable conse-
quences —
British Vessels have a right to remain unmolested in our Ports
and are entitled to all the Priviledges of those of any other Nation.
We therefore request that if any attempt should be made to repeat
the Outrage to the British Vessels now in Port, or any others, that
you will interpose your Authority and discountenance and restrain
such riotous and impolitic Proceedings.

August 14
Liber No. 78
p. 449

Friday 15^th August 1783.

Present the Honorable Benj^a Stoddert, James Brice & John H
Stone Esquires —

Ordered that the western shore Treasurer issue a Certificate to
William Bayley agreeably to the "Act proposing to the Citizens of
this State, Creditors of Congress &^ca " for Forty One pounds and
two pence, and also to Doctor William Baker for One thousand and
twenty two pounds, fourteen shillings and six pence due them on
Continental Loan Office Certificates adjusted this Day. —
That the said Treasurer issue a Certificate to Alice Nicholson
agreeably to the Act aforesaid for Twenty six pounds, fourteen
shillings and two pence due her on Continental Loan Office Certifi-
cate adjusted the 14^th Instant
That the said Treasurer pay to Alexander Contee Hanson Esq^r
Thirty three pounds, specie on Account for attending a Special Court
of Oyer and Terminer held at Frederick Town. —
That the said Treasurer pay to Doct^r William Baker Ten Pounds,
eight shillings Current Money due him per Account passed. —

August 15
Liber C. B.
No. 24
p. 437

Saturday 16^th August 1783.

Present the Honorable Gabriel Duvall, Jeremiah T. Chase, James
Brice and John Hoskins Stone Esquires. —
Ordered that the western shore Treasurer pay to Lieut^l John Lynn
Three pounds, ten shillings and three pence Current Money due him
per Acc^t passed. —

August 16
Liber C. B.
No. 24
p. 437