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MARYLAND STATE PAPERS
(Series A)
1781
MSA SSI 1004-37

KINNARD, JOSHUA to BLAKE, CHARLES.
Dates: 1781?
Inability to furnish an invoice of flour delivered.
MSA S 1004-37-8614 MdHR 6636-28-11  Location: 1/7/3/43

* (SO).
Dates: 1781?
Recommendations for militia commissions.
MSA S 1004-37-8615 MdHR 6636-28-34A  Location: 1/7/3/43

PARKS, JOHN (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781?
Request for an investigation into charges and arrest.
MSA S 1004-37-8616 MdHR 6636-28-64  Location: 1/7/3/43

*
Dates: 1781?
Purchase price of a galley.
MSA S 1004-37-8617 MdHR 6636-28-65A  Location: 1/7/3/43

*
Dates: 1781?
Inventory of galley equipment needed.
MSA S 1004-37-8618 MdHR 6636-28-65B  Location: 1/7/3/43

*
Dates: 1781?
Draftee list.
MSA S 1004-37-8619 MdHR 6636-28-73A  Location: 1/7/3/43

KRAMER, CHRISTIAN (SO).
Dates: 1781?
Deposition concerning plundering of goods.
MSA S 1004-37-8620 MdHR 6636-28-89B&C  Location: 1/7/3/43

SMITH, WILLIAM (SO).
Dates: 1781?
Deposition concerning plundering of property.
MSA S 1004-37-8621 MdHR 6636-28-89B&C  Location: 1/7/3/43

SMITH, WILLIAM (SO).
Dates: 1781?
Deposition concerning plundering of property.
MSA S 1004-37-8622 MdHR 6636-28-89B&C  Location: 1/7/3/43

WASHINGTON, GEORGE.
Dates: 1781?
Copy of letter requesting cartridge boxes.
MSA S 1004-37-8623 MdHR 6636-28-122  Location: 1/7/3/43

*
Dates: 1781?
List of recruits, vagrants, and draftees in WA.
MSA S 1004-37-8624 MdHR 6636-28-151C  Location: 1/7/3/43

*
Dates: 1781?
A list of select militia.
MSA S 1004-37-8625 MdHR 6636-28-160B  Location: 1/7/3/43

SIMPSON, GREENBURY (AA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781?
Petition for exemption from the draft.
MSA S 1004-37-8626 MdHR 6636-28-172  Location: 1/7/3/43

BRICE, JAMES.
Dates: 1781?
Attesting to the drafting of Greenbury Simpson.
MSA S 1004-37-8627 MdHR 6636-28-172  Location: 1/7/3/43

GRIFFITH, BENJAMIN, Comsy. (BA).
Dates: 1781.
Receipt and delivery of provisions.
MSA S 1004-37-8721 MdHR 6636-28-63A  Location: 1/7/3/43

DASHIELL, ROBERT.
Dates: 1781.
Description and cost account for building a barge.
MSA S 1004-37-8722 MdHR 6636-28-111B  Location: 1/7/3/43

*
Dates: 1781.
Members of the select militia.
MSA S 1004-37-8723 MdHR 6636-28-131C  Location: 1/7/3/43

*
Dates: 1781.
List of recruits.
MSA S 1004-37-8724 MdHR 6636-28-140C&D  Location: 1/7/3/43

HAYMAN, JOHN, Capt.
Dates: 1781.
Posting bond for clearance to sail and land cargo in Cadiz, Spain.
MSA S 1004-37-8725 MdHR 6636-28-167A  Location: 1/7/3/43

HAYMAN, JOHN, Capt. ("Susannah" ) to STATE.
Dates: 1781, Jun. 4.
Bond to sail for Cadiz without landing on any British island.
MSA S 1004-37-10574 MdHR 6636-28-167A  Location: 1/7/3/43

ANDERSON, JOHN to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul.
Request for release for trial.
MSA S 1004-37-10735 MdHR 6636-28-62  Location: 1/7/3/43

GRIFFITH, BENJAMIN, Comsy. to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul.
Account of provisions; lack of funds.
MSA S 1004-37-10736 MdHR 6636-28-63B  Location: 1/7/3/43

BEALL, THOMAS to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 1.
Request for provisions.
MSA S 1004-37-10740 MdHR 6636-28-1  Location: 1/7/3/43

DUVALL, ROBERT (PG) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 2.
Inability to act as a recruiting officer.
MSA S 1004-37-10741 MdHR 6636-28-2  Location: 1/7/3/43

ALEXANDER, MARK, JR. (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 4.
Request for money to facilitate his position as recruiter.
MSA S 1004-37-10756 MdHR 6636-28-3  Location: 1/7/3/43

BAILEY, WILLIAM, JR. (Georgetown) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 5.
Recommendations for appointments in the cavalry.
MSA S 1004-37-10760 MdHR 6636-28-4  Location: 1/7/3/43

DASHIELL, JOSEPH (Salisbury) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 6.
Vessel seizure; prisoners and insurgents; need for money.
MSA S 1004-37-10764 MdHR 6636-28-5  Location: 1/7/3/43

HUDSON, JONATHAN (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 6.
Recommendation for a commission on the "Resource" .
MSA S 1004-37-10765 MdHR 6636-28-6  Location: 1/7/3/43

HUDSON, JONATHAN (BA).
Dates: 1781, Jul. 7.
Request for issuance of a commission and a letter of marque.
MSA S 1004-37-10768 MdHR 6636-28-7  Location: 1/7/3/43

FALCONAR, ABRAHAM.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 7.
Contract to deliver Indian corn: See 28/8B.
MSA S 1004-37-10769 MdHR 6636-28-8A  Location: 1/7/3/43

WARE, FRANCIS, Lt. (Port Tobacco).
Dates: 1781, Jul. 8.
Certification of officer nomination for CH.
MSA S 1004-37-10774 MdHR 6636-28-9B  Location: 1/7/3/43

WARE, FRANCIS (Port Tobacco) to STONE, JOHN, Col. (AN).
Dates: 1781, Jul. 9.
Request for commissions.
MSA S 1004-37-10777 MdHR 6636-28-9A  Location: 1/7/3/43

THOMAS, PHILIP (Frederick) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 10.
Request to issue a commission.
MSA S 1004-37-10782 MdHR 6636-28-10  Location: 1/7/3/43

BLAKE, CHARLES (Corsica) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 11.
Lack of invoice for flour shipment.
MSA S 1004-37-10784 MdHR 6636-28-12  Location: 1/7/3/43

DONNELLAN, THOMAS (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 11.
Need for money and provisions for recruiting.
MSA S 1004-37-10785 MdHR 6636-28-13  Location: 1/7/3/43

ALEXANDER, MARK, JR. (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 12.
Need for money and provisions for incoming recruits.
MSA S 1004-37-10796 MdHR 6636-28-14  Location: 1/7/3/43

HEMSLEY, WILLIAM (QA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 12.
Lack of recruits; rate of currency exchange.
MSA S 1004-37-10797 MdHR 6636-28-15  Location: 1/7/3/43

CALHOUN, JAMES (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 12.
Receipt of supplies by Continental storekeepers; provision of flour.
MSA S 1004-37-10798 MdHR 6636-28-16  Location: 1/7/3/43

HODGDON, SAMUEL (Philadelphia) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 13.
Shipment of weapons to BA.
MSA S 1004-37-10808 MdHR 6636-28-17A  Location: 1/7/3/43

HODGDON, SAMUEL (Philadelphia) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 13.
Invoice of arms sent to MD.
MSA S 1004-37-10809 MdHR 6636-28-17B  Location: 1/7/3/43

STERLING, AARON (SO) to COUNCIL (E.S.)
Dates: 1781, Jul. 13.
Request for discharge.
MSA S 1004-37-10810 MdHR 6636-28-18  Location: 1/7/3/43

BOND, RICHARD (SM).
Dates: 1781, Jul. 14.
Delivery of horses.
MSA S 1004-37-10821 MdHR 6636-28-19  Location: 1/7/3/43

BEATTY, WILLIAM (FR) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 16.
Request for commission approval.
MSA S 1004-37-10841 MdHR 6636-28-20  Location: 1/7/3/43

MURDOCK, JOHN (MO) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 16.
Condition of recruits; need for money; disbursements made.
MSA S 1004-37-10842 MdHR 6636-28-21  Location: 1/7/3/43

CHAILLE, PETER (WO) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 16.
Horse collections; cloth for soldiers'clothing.
MSA S 1004-37-10843 MdHR 6636-28-22  Location: 1/7/3/43

BROOKE, JOHN SMITH (Upper Marlborough) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 17.
Collection and payment for cattle.
MSA S 1004-37-10879 MdHR 6636-28-23  Location: 1/7/3/43

ROSE, WILLIAM, Sgt. Major (AN) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 17.
Request of cloth for overalls to distinquish himself from the soldiers.
MSA S 1004-37-10880 MdHR 6636-28-24  Location: 1/7/3/43

HEMSLEY, WILLIAM (Queenstown) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 17.
Delay in receiving recruiting warrants; request for suspension of drafts.
MSA S 1004-37-10881 MdHR 6636-28-25  Location: 1/7/3/43

DASHIELL, JOSEPH (WO) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 17.
Expenses for maintaining prisoners in local jail.
MSA S 1004-37-10882 MdHR 6636-28-26  Location: 1/7/3/43

BUCHANAN, ANDREW (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 18.
Request for supervisor and provision for recruits.
MSA S 1004-37-10906 MdHR 6636-28-27  Location: 1/7/3/43

MOFFITT, SAMUEL (CE) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 18.
Request for relief from duty; procurement of draft and light horses.
MSA S 1004-37-10907 MdHR 6636-28-28  Location: 1/7/3/43

GWINN, JOHN, Clk. (CH).
Dates: 1781, Jul. 18.
Copy of court proceedings about Samuel Love's will.
MSA S 1004-37-10908 MdHR 6636-28-29A  Location: 1/7/3/43

GWINN, JOHN (Port Tobacco) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 18.
Compliance with request to provide a copy of court proceedings.
MSA S 1004-37-10909 MdHR 6636-28-29B  Location: 1/7/3/43

BUCHANAN, ANDREW (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 18.
Request for recruit information.
MSA S 1004-37-10910 MdHR 6636-28-30  Location: 1/7/3/43

BOWLY, DANIEL (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 19.
Request for permission to load a schooner with flour for the West Indies.
MSA S 1004-37-10914 MdHR 6636-28-31  Location: 1/7/3/43

WHEELER, HEZEKIAH, Capt. (Piscataway) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 19.
Request for payment of militia.
MSA S 1004-37-10915 MdHR 6636-28-32  Location: 1/7/3/43

CLAYLAND, JAMES, JR. (QA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 20.
Status of the draft; payment of bounties to enlistees.
MSA S 1004-37-10939 MdHR 6636-28-33  Location: 1/7/3/43

DASHIELL, GEORGE (SO) to TILGHMAN, MATTHEW, Pres. Special Council (TA).
Dates: 1781, Jul. 21.
Recommendations to fill commission vacancies; forage supply; need for cash; whipping and hanging of Capt. Gales.
MSA S 1004-37-10952 MdHR 6636-28-34B  Location: 1/7/3/43

DALLAM, RICHARD (HA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 22.
Lack of money to pay recruits; certificates for seizure of horses; disposal of provisions.
MSA S 1004-37-10968 MdHR 6636-28-35  Location: 1/7/3/43

DASHIELL, JOSEPH (WO) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 23.
Delivery of vessel and cargo; transfer of prisoners; seizure of vessel.
MSA S 1004-37-10972 MdHR 6636-28-36  Location: 1/7/3/43

BARNES, RICHARD to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 23.
Destination of recruits.
MSA S 1004-37-10973 MdHR 6636-28-37  Location: 1/7/3/43

WOOLFORD, JAMES, Sheriff (DO) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 24.
Resignation from office.
MSA S 1004-37-11007 MdHR 6636-28-38  Location: 1/7/3/43

HOOPER, HENRY, Lt. (DO) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 24.
Recruit quotas; spy deposition; battalion vacancies.
MSA S 1004-37-11008 MdHR 6636-28-39  Location: 1/7/3/43

GOLDSBOROUGH, JOHN (DO).
Dates: 1781, Jul. 24.
List of militia recruits.
MSA S 1004-37-11009 MdHR 6636-28-131B  Location: 1/7/3/43

DASHIELL, GEORGE (SO) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 25.
Need for bounties and clothing for recruits; McBryde declines position as purchaser of clothing.
MSA S 1004-37-11026 MdHR 6636-28-40  Location: 1/7/3/43

WEISENTHALL, CHARLES (BC) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 25.
Request of payment for medical expenses.
MSA S 1004-37-11027 MdHR 6636-28-41  Location: 1/7/3/43

CHAIRES, JOHN (QA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 25.
Collection of horses.
MSA S 1004-37-11028 MdHR 6636-28-42  Location: 1/7/3/43

WISE, WILLIAM (Snow Hill) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 25.
Denial of being the person suspected of trading with the enemy.
MSA S 1004-37-11029 MdHR 6636-28-43  Location: 1/7/3/43

HOWARD, BENJAMIN, JR. (HA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 25.
Requests delay of property sale seized to pay taxes.
MSA S 1004-37-11030 MdHR 6636-28-44  Location: 1/7/3/43

STEWARD, JOHN, Lt. Col. to PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 26.
Desertion of John Collins.
MSA S 1004-37-11043 MdHR 6636-28-45  Location: 1/7/3/43

DALLAM, RICHARD (HA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 26.
Requests an order for delivery of salt.
MSA S 1004-37-11044 MdHR 6636-28-46  Location: 1/7/3/43

BROOKE, JOHN SMITH (Upper Marlborough) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 26.
Request for money to purchase supplies.
MSA S 1004-37-11045 MdHR 6636-28-47  Location: 1/7/3/43

GAITHER, EDWARD, JR. (Elk Ridge) to STONE, JOHN H., Pres. Council.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 26.
Beef acquisition difficulties.
MSA S 1004-37-11046 MdHR 6636-28-48  Location: 1/7/3/43

RIDLEY, MATTHEW (Goods Bridge, Appomattox) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 26.
Troop and enemy locations.
MSA S 1004-37-11047 MdHR 6636-28-49  Location: 1/7/3/43

MURRAY, JAMES (Cambridge) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 26.
Recommendation for sheriff of DO.
MSA S 1004-37-11048 MdHR 6636-28-50A  Location: 1/7/3/43

ENNALLS, WILLIAM to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 26.
Recommendation for sheriff of DO.
MSA S 1004-37-11049 MdHR 6636-28-50B  Location: 1/7/3/43

WHITELEY, ARTHUR (DO) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 26.
Recommendation for sheriff of DO.
MSA S 1004-37-11050 MdHR 6636-28-50C  Location: 1/7/3/43

ARCHER, J. W., Capt. (AN) to SMALLWOOD, WILLIAM, Maj.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 27.
Request for appointment to command the militia: See 28/51B.
MSA S 1004-37-11056 MdHR 6636-28-51A  Location: 1/7/3/43

GAITHER, EDWARD, JR., Comsy. (Elk Ridge, AA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 27.
Acquisition of cattle.
MSA S 1004-37-11057 MdHR 6636-28-52  Location: 1/7/3/43

CALHOUN, JAMES (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 28.
Manufacture and transportation of flour and wheat.
MSA S 1004-37-11073 MdHR 6636-28-53  Location: 1/7/3/43

MURDOCK, GEORGE (Frederick Town) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 30.
Request for money.
MSA S 1004-37-11095 MdHR 6636-28-54  Location: 1/7/3/43

BARNES, RICHARD (Leonardtown) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 30.
Raising militia to join the Continental Army.
MSA S 1004-37-11096 MdHR 6636-28-55  Location: 1/7/3/43

SMITH, WILLIAM; SMITH, NATHANIEL; JOHNSON, THOMAS (BA) to STEWARD, STEPHEN (BA).
Dates: 1781, Jul. 30.
Delivery of a galley.
MSA S 1004-37-11097 MdHR 6636-28-56  Location: 1/7/3/43

O'NEALE, LAWRENCE et al. to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 30.
Recommendation of Alexander Adams for a commission.
MSA S 1004-37-11098 MdHR 6636-28-57  Location: 1/7/3/43

HOOPER, WILLIAM ENNALLS (New Market) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 30.
Procurement of horses.
MSA S 1004-37-11099 MdHR 6636-28-58  Location: 1/7/3/43

RYAN, IGNATIUS; BAILEY, ANDREW; MEEK, JOHN (Nanjemoy, CH) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 30.
Affidavit about the physical condition of John Robertson.
MSA S 1004-37-11100 MdHR 6636-28-59  Location: 1/7/3/43

BROWN, GUSTAVUS R.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 30.
Affidavit confirming rheumatic condition of John Robertson.
MSA S 1004-37-11101 MdHR 6636-28-59  Location: 1/7/3/43

ROBERTSON, JOHN to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 30.
Request for discharge.
MSA S 1004-37-11102 MdHR 6636-28-59  Location: 1/7/3/43

BUCHANAN, ANDREW (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 31.
Readiness of a cavalry unit.
MSA S 1004-37-11121 MdHR 6636-28-60  Location: 1/7/3/43

HUNTER, ADAM (Fredericksburg) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Jul. 31.
Inability to furnish arms.
MSA S 1004-37-11122 MdHR 6636-28-61  Location: 1/7/3/43

OARUM, HENRY to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug.
Request to suspend sale of his land.
MSA S 1004-37-11147 MdHR 6636-28-75A  Location: 1/7/3/43

TURNER, JEREMIAH (PG) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug.
Request to be relieved from the draft.
MSA S 1004-37-11148 MdHR 6636-28-126B&C  Location: 1/7/3/43

RAMSEY, NATHANIEL.
Dates: 1781, Aug.
Sale of flour.
MSA S 1004-37-11149 MdHR 6636-28-168  Location: 1/7/3/43

WELLS, JAMES, Col. to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug.
Request for issuance of clothing to a recruit.
MSA S 1004-37-11150 MdHR 6636-28-169  Location: 1/7/3/43

WRIGHT, MARY (CH) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug.
Petition for release of her son from the draft.
MSA S 1004-37-11151 MdHR 6636-28-170  Location: 1/7/3/43

SPALDING, MICHAEL (SM) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug.
Petition for return of his confiscated horse.
MSA S 1004-37-11152 MdHR 6636-28-171  Location: 1/7/3/43

DALLAM, RICHARD (Abingdon) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 1.
Draftees, officers, and militia provisions.
MSA S 1004-37-11161 MdHR 6636-28-66A  Location: 1/7/3/43

CASSON, PHILIP (CA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 1.
Procurement of horses.
MSA S 1004-37-11162 MdHR 6636-28-67  Location: 1/7/3/43

O'NEILL, DANIEL A. (SC) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 1.
Petition for assistance.
MSA S 1004-37-11163 MdHR 6636-28-68A&B  Location: 1/7/3/43

DUFFY, THOMAS (AN) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 1.
Request for assistance.
MSA S 1004-37-11164 MdHR 6636-28-69  Location: 1/7/3/43

MURRAY, JAMES (Cambridge) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 1.
Requests permission for Mrs. M. Hughes to enter NY.
MSA S 1004-37-11165 MdHR 6636-28-70  Location: 1/7/3/43

BROOKE, JOHN SMITH (Upper Marlborough) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 2.
Request for money.
MSA S 1004-37-11181 MdHR 6636-28-71  Location: 1/7/3/43

DORSEY, JOHN & CO. to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 3.
Agreement to furnish cordage for a galley.
MSA S 1004-37-11199 MdHR 6636-28-72  Location: 1/7/3/43

WILKINSON, JOSEPH (CA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 3.
Request for draftee information.
MSA S 1004-37-11200 MdHR 6636-28-73B  Location: 1/7/3/43

CAMPBELL, WILLIAM.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 3.
Contract to supply shoes for soldiers.
MSA S 1004-37-11201 MdHR 6636-28-74  Location: 1/7/3/43

GERROCK, JOHN S. (BA) to GERROCK, SAMUEL, prisoner.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 3.
Expressions of love and family news.
MSA S 1004-37-11202 MdHR 6636-28-105C&D  Location: 1/7/3/43

GARRETSON, JOB (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 4.
Request to assist Henry Oarum.
MSA S 1004-37-11210 MdHR 6636-28-75B  Location: 1/7/3/43

GARRETSON, JOB (BC) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 5.
Requests release of his confiscated vessel.
MSA S 1004-37-11225 MdHR 6636-28-76  Location: 1/7/3/43

DASHIELL, JOSEPH (Snowhill) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 5.
Accusations against Robert Pitt; prisoners, militia, draft, and bounties.
MSA S 1004-37-11226 MdHR 6636-28-77A&B  Location: 1/7/3/43

DENNIS, HENRY; WALLEY, ZEDEKIAH (WO) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 5.
Attesting to the innocence of Robert Pitt.
MSA S 1004-37-11227 MdHR 6636-28-77C  Location: 1/7/3/43

THOMPSON, WILLIAM (CH) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 5.
Petition requesting aid due to injury.
MSA S 1004-37-11228 MdHR 6636-28-78  Location: 1/7/3/43

WARE, FRANCIS.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 5.
Affidavit about the injuries of William Thompson.
MSA S 1004-37-11229 MdHR 6636-28-78  Location: 1/7/3/43

HANSON, HOSKINS.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 5.
Affidavit about the physical condition of William Thompson.
MSA S 1004-37-11230 MdHR 6636-28-78  Location: 1/7/3/43

BROWN, GUSTAVUS R. (CH).
Dates: 1781, Aug. 5.
Affidavit about the health of William Thompson.
MSA S 1004-37-11231 MdHR 6636-28-78  Location: 1/7/3/43

ARMS, STACEY (CH) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 5.
Request that her son be discharged from the draft.
MSA S 1004-37-11232 MdHR 6636-28-79  Location: 1/7/3/43

VARDIN, JOHN (CH).
Dates: 1781, Aug. 5.
Certification of employment for John Arms.
MSA S 1004-37-11233 MdHR 6636-28-79  Location: 1/7/3/43

BARNES, RICHARD (Leonardtown) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 6.
Agreement to comply with instructions.
MSA S 1004-37-11236 MdHR 6636-28-80  Location: 1/7/3/43

FORD, JOSEPH to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 6.
Request for payment for driving steers to Georgetown.
MSA S 1004-37-11237 MdHR 6636-28-81  Location: 1/7/3/43

GILPIN, SAMUEL (CE) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 6.
Receipt of a letter concerning horses.
MSA S 1004-37-11238 MdHR 6636-28-83  Location: 1/7/3/43

RIDLEY, MATTHEW (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 6.
Issuance of certificates.
MSA S 1004-37-11239 MdHR 6636-28-84  Location: 1/7/3/43

CRAWFORD, ALEXANDER (HA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 8.
Appointment as collector of horses.
MSA S 1004-37-11255 MdHR 6636-28-82  Location: 1/7/3/43

BAILEY, WILLIAM, JR. (Georgetown) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 8.
Request to release Archibald Allen from duty.
MSA S 1004-37-11256 MdHR 6636-28-85  Location: 1/7/3/43

HODGDON, SAMUEL, Comsy. Gen. (Philadelphia) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 8.
Invoice of arms sent to MD.
MSA S 1004-37-11257 MdHR 6636-28-86A  Location: 1/7/3/43

HODGDON, SAMUEL, Comsy. Gen. Military Stores (Philadelphia).
Dates: 1781, Aug. 8.
Invoice of arms and munitions sent to MD.
MSA S 1004-37-11258 MdHR 6636-28-86B  Location: 1/7/3/43

BROOKE, JOHN SMITH (Piscattaway) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 8.
Misunderstanding concerning cattle collection.
MSA S 1004-37-11259 MdHR 6636-28-87  Location: 1/7/3/43

CALHOUN, FREDERICK to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 8.
Offer to do tanning for the state.
MSA S 1004-37-11260 MdHR 6636-28-88  Location: 1/7/3/43

TOMLIN, SAMUEL et al. (SO).
Dates: 1781, Aug. 8.
Inventory of goods belonging to Christian Kramer plundered in 1780.
MSA S 1004-37-11261 MdHR 6636-28-89A  Location: 1/7/3/43

MURRAY, JAMES; JONES, THOMAS; EWING, ROBERT (Cambridge, DO).
Dates: 1781, Aug. 9.
Request to commission a barge to fight the enemy.
MSA S 1004-37-11274 MdHR 6636-28-90  Location: 1/7/3/43

LEIGH, WILLIAM (CH) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 9.
Request for information pertaining to a collection order.
MSA S 1004-37-11275 MdHR 6636-28-91  Location: 1/7/3/43

WHEELER, IGNATIUS, JR. (HA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 9.
Procurement of wagons and teams.
MSA S 1004-37-11276 MdHR 6636-28-92  Location: 1/7/3/43

BARNES, RICHARD, Col. (Leonardtown) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 9.
Request for permission to give money to James Thomas who was captured by the enemy.
MSA S 1004-37-11277 MdHR 6636-28-93  Location: 1/7/3/43

BUCHANAN, THOMAS (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 10.
Need for militia arms and provisions.
MSA S 1004-37-11287 MdHR 6636-28-94  Location: 1/7/3/43

YEATES, DONALDSON, Dep. Quartermaster (Head of Elk) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 10.
Need for supplies and provisions.
MSA S 1004-37-11288 MdHR 6636-28-95  Location: 1/7/3/43

BEALL, JOSHUA, Lt. (Upper Marlborough) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 11.
Status of the draft; militia orders.
MSA S 1004-37-11301 MdHR 6636-28-96  Location: 1/7/3/43

THOMPSON, JOHN DOCKERY (CE) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 11.
Request for bounty money and commissions.
MSA S 1004-37-11302 MdHR 6636-28-97A  Location: 1/7/3/43

CALHOUN, JAMES (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 11.
Poor condition of flour; request for money for pork and cattle.
MSA S 1004-37-11303 MdHR 6636-28-98  Location: 1/7/3/43

CLARK, THOMAS (Upper Marlborough) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 11.
Formation of a cavalry unit.
MSA S 1004-37-11304 MdHR 6636-28-99  Location: 1/7/3/43

DASHIELL, JOSEPH (WO) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 11.
Convening of draftees and militia.
MSA S 1004-37-11305 MdHR 6636-28-100A&B  Location: 1/7/3/43

GAULT, ERASMUS (PG) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 12.
Request for appointment to the cavalry.
MSA S 1004-37-11318 MdHR 6636-28-101  Location: 1/7/3/43

BAKER, WILLIAM (Potomac) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 12.
Draft controversy; recommendation for a physician's mate.
MSA S 1004-37-11319 MdHR 6636-28-102  Location: 1/7/3/43

BROOKE, JOHN SMITH (Upper Marlborough) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 13.
Cattle collection and request for payment.
MSA S 1004-37-11320 MdHR 6636-28-103A&B  Location: 1/7/3/43

THOMAS, PHILIP (Frederick) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 13.
Enclosing a prisoner's letter: See 28/105B.
MSA S 1004-37-11321 MdHR 6636-28-105A  Location: 1/7/3/43

DASHIELL, GEORGE (Salisbury) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 14.
Delay in receipt of orders to march; status of troops.
MSA S 1004-37-11333 MdHR 6636-28-106  Location: 1/7/3/43

BEATTY, THOMAS to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 14.
Request for aid to secure rum for the troops.
MSA S 1004-37-11334 MdHR 6636-28-107  Location: 1/7/3/43

REEDER, HEZEKIAH, Issuing Comsy. (Port Tobacco) to STONE, JOHN H., Col. (AN).
Dates: 1781, Aug. 14.
Collection and forwarding of cattle; request for aid.
MSA S 1004-37-11335 MdHR 6636-28-108  Location: 1/7/3/43

SMALLWOOD, WILLIAM, Gen. to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 14.
Referral for aid for a wounded soldier, Samuel Tindall.
MSA S 1004-37-11336 MdHR 6636-28-109A  Location: 1/7/3/43

SMALLWOOD, WILLIAM (AN).
Dates: 1781, Aug. 14.
Order to give supplies to Samuel Tindall and Andrew Stewart.
MSA S 1004-37-11337 MdHR 6636-28-110  Location: 1/7/3/43

SMALLWOOD, WILLIAM.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 15.
Order for Capt. Denny to draw money.
MSA S 1004-37-11367 MdHR 6636-28-109B  Location: 1/7/3/43

DONE, JOHN et al. (SO) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 15.
Offer to sell a barge.
MSA S 1004-37-11368 MdHR 6636-28-111A  Location: 1/7/3/43

HOLLIDAY, CLEMENT to HODGKIN, THOMAS.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 15.
Conveyance of Dulany lands; survey of confiscated land.
MSA S 1004-37-11369 MdHR 6636-28-112  Location: 1/7/3/43

RAMSEY, NATHANIEL (FR) to JOHNSON, THOMAS.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 16.
Evaluation of Nottingham Co.'s property.
MSA S 1004-37-11394 MdHR 6636-28-104  Location: 1/7/3/43

LEMMON, RICHARD (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 16.
Character reference for John Parks.
MSA S 1004-37-11395 MdHR 6636-28-113  Location: 1/7/3/43

DASHIELL, JOSEPH (Snow Hill) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 16.
Marching of recruits; bounty payments; draftees; commissions; E.S. court; barges: See 28/114B.
MSA S 1004-37-11396 MdHR 6636-28-114A  Location: 1/7/3/43

BROOKE, JOHN SMITH (Upper Marlboro) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 16.
Disbursement of cattle and flour.
MSA S 1004-37-11397 MdHR 6636-28-115  Location: 1/7/3/43

CALHOUN, JAMES (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 17.
Request to discharge John Parks being held in connection with insurrections.
MSA S 1004-37-11411 MdHR 6636-28-116  Location: 1/7/3/43

ALEXANDER, MARK (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 17.
Request to release John Parks.
MSA S 1004-37-11412 MdHR 6636-28-117  Location: 1/7/3/43

BARNES, RICHARD to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 18.
Difficulty in collecting draftees.
MSA S 1004-37-11425 MdHR 6636-28-118  Location: 1/7/3/43

LLOYD, JAMES (KE) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 18.
Requests permission for Mrs. Gordon to travel.
MSA S 1004-37-11426 MdHR 6636-28-119  Location: 1/7/3/43

RIDLEY, MATTHEW (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 18.
Condition and receipt of flour ordered by superintendent of finance.
MSA S 1004-37-11427 MdHR 6636-28-120  Location: 1/7/3/43

POE, DAVID (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 18.
Shipment inspection and condition of flour.
MSA S 1004-37-11428 MdHR 6636-28-121A  Location: 1/7/3/43

KNOLES, EDWARD (BA) to SWAN, MATTHEW.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 18.
Receipt for flour.
MSA S 1004-37-11429 MdHR 6636-28-121B  Location: 1/7/3/43

HENDRICKS, JAMES (Alexandria) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 19.
Delivery of cartridge boxes.
MSA S 1004-37-11433 MdHR 6636-28-122  Location: 1/7/3/43

GANTT, ERASMUS (PG) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 20.
Request for assignment to the cavalry.
MSA S 1004-37-11436 MdHR 6636-28-123  Location: 1/7/3/43

REEDER, HEZEKIAH (Port Tobacco) to BRICE, JAMES, Pres. Council (AN).
Dates: 1781, Aug. 20.
Disbursement of cattle; need for cash.
MSA S 1004-37-11437 MdHR 6636-28-124  Location: 1/7/3/43

PRICE, THOMAS (Fredericktown) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 20.
Flour shipment; need for cash.
MSA S 1004-37-11438 MdHR 6636-28-125  Location: 1/7/3/43

BEALL, JOSHUA, Lt. (PG) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 20.
Referral for discharge decision.
MSA S 1004-37-11439 MdHR 6636-28-126A  Location: 1/7/3/43

GRIFFITH, CHARLES G. to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 20.
Formation of a cavalry unit; request for arms.
MSA S 1004-37-11440 MdHR 6636-28-127  Location: 1/7/3/43

CALHOUN, JAMES (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 21.
Flour delivery: See 28/128B.
MSA S 1004-37-11454 MdHR 6636-28-128A  Location: 1/7/3/43

BEALL, JOSHUA (PG) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 21.
Controversies and suggestions about the draft system.
MSA S 1004-37-11455 MdHR 6636-28-129  Location: 1/7/3/43

BROWN, SARAH (Philadelphia) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 21.
Request for financial assistance.
MSA S 1004-37-11456 MdHR 6636-28-130A  Location: 1/7/3/43

BROWN, SARAH (Philadelphia) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 21.
Request for payment from her husband's account.
MSA S 1004-37-11457 MdHR 6636-28-130B  Location: 1/7/3/43

HOOPER, HENRY, Col. (DO) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 21.
Formation of militia companies; officer recommendations; need for arms.
MSA S 1004-37-11458 MdHR 6636-28-131A  Location: 1/7/3/43

JOHNSON, BAKER (Frederick) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 21.
Recommendation for a position as ensign.
MSA S 1004-37-11459 MdHR 6636-28-132  Location: 1/7/3/43

THOMAS, PHILIP et al. (Frederick) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 21.
Recommendation for position as ensign.
MSA S 1004-37-11460 MdHR 6636-28-133  Location: 1/7/3/43

BEALL, JOSHUA, Lt. (PG) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 22.
Request to excuse a draftee from serving; nonreceipt of Continental money.
MSA S 1004-37-11470 MdHR 6636-28-134  Location: 1/7/3/43

BROOKE, JOHN SMITH to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 22.
Collection of cattle.
MSA S 1004-37-11471 MdHR 6636-28-135  Location: 1/7/3/43

REEDER, HEZEKIAH to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 22.
Problems involved in procuring cattle without funds.
MSA S 1004-37-11472 MdHR 6636-28-136  Location: 1/7/3/43

DALLAM, RICHARD (HA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 22.
Treatment of draftees; receipt of provisions.
MSA S 1004-37-11473 MdHR 6636-28-137  Location: 1/7/3/43

HANSON, WILLIAM et al. (KE).
Dates: 1781, Aug. 22.
Deposition about the family obligations of James Russell.
MSA S 1004-37-11474 MdHR 6636-28-138  Location: 1/7/3/43

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Dates: 1781, Aug. 23.
Members of Select Militia, DO.
MSA S 1004-37-11478 MdHR 6636-28-131D  Location: 1/7/3/43

RUSSELL, JAMES.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 23.
Oath concerning his family obligations.
MSA S 1004-37-11479 MdHR 6636-28-138  Location: 1/7/3/43

HENRY, WILLIAM, J.P. (KE).
Dates: 1781, Aug. 23.
Oath concerning James Russell's draft status.
MSA S 1004-37-11480 MdHR 6636-28-138  Location: 1/7/3/43

THOMPSON, JONATHAN DOCKERY (Head of Elk) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 23.
Clothing and enlistment of recruits; requests for commissions.
MSA S 1004-37-11481 MdHR 6636-28-139  Location: 1/7/3/43

BORDLEY, WILLIAM (Chestertown, KE) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 23.
Recruiting; supplies for soldiers; horse collections: See 28/140B.
MSA S 1004-37-11482 MdHR 6636-28-140A  Location: 1/7/3/43

BLAKE, CHARLES (Corsica) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 23.
Supplying provisions; tax collecting.
MSA S 1004-37-11483 MdHR 6636-28-141  Location: 1/7/3/43

LEMMON, RICHARD (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 23.
Refusal of appointment; acquisition of goods.
MSA S 1004-37-11484 MdHR 6636-28-142  Location: 1/7/3/43

FORD, JOSEPH to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 23.
Nonreceipt of money; spoilage of provisions; lack of adequate mill facilities.
MSA S 1004-37-11485 MdHR 6636-28-143  Location: 1/7/3/43

HEMSLEY, WILLIAM (QA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 23.
Request for officers; recruiting problems.
MSA S 1004-37-11486 MdHR 6636-28-144  Location: 1/7/3/43

CAMPBELL, WILLIAM to BRICE, JAMES, Pres. Council.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 24.
Controversy over a horse.
MSA S 1004-37-11503 MdHR 6636-28-145  Location: 1/7/3/43

MORRIS, ROBERT to BLAINE, EPHRAIM, Comsy. Gen. Purchases.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 24.
Request that provisions be delivered to Head of Elk.
MSA S 1004-37-11504 MdHR 6636-28-148A  Location: 1/7/3/43

RUDOLPH, JONATHAN (Port Royal) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 25.
Request for recruits.
MSA S 1004-37-11522 MdHR 6636-28-146  Location: 1/7/3/43

BARCLAY, JONATHAN (Philadelphia) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 25.
Offer of service while in Europe.
MSA S 1004-37-11523 MdHR 6636-28-147  Location: 1/7/3/43

BLAINE, EPHRAIM, Comsy. Gen. Purchases (Philadelphia) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 25.
Need for provisions at Head of Elk.
MSA S 1004-37-11524 MdHR 6636-28-148B  Location: 1/7/3/43

CALHOUN, JAMES (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 26.
Payment for provisions.
MSA S 1004-37-11539 MdHR 6636-28-149  Location: 1/7/3/43

TAYLOR, JOHN (MO) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 26.
Request for permission to return to SM for his family.
MSA S 1004-37-11540 MdHR 6636-28-150  Location: 1/7/3/43

WILLIAMS, ELIE (Elizabethtown) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 27.
WA militia and shorage of officers.
MSA S 1004-37-11543 MdHR 6636-28-151A&B  Location: 1/7/3/43

DONNELLAN, THOMAS (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 28.
Substitute troops traveling to AN.
MSA S 1004-37-11553 MdHR 6636-28-152A&B  Location: 1/7/3/43

REEDER, HEZEKIAH (Port Tobacco) to BRICE, JAMES, Pres. Council (AN).
Dates: 1781, Aug. 28.
Receipt of money; payment of an account.
MSA S 1004-37-11554 MdHR 6636-28-153  Location: 1/7/3/43

MORRIS, ROBERT (Philadelphia) to CALHOUN, JAMES.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 28.
Provisions to be supplied by MD for use of the U.S.
MSA S 1004-37-11555 MdHR 6636-28-154  Location: 1/7/3/43

MILLS, JOHN (St. Mary's City) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 28.
Prolonged furlough; draftees; horse delivery.
MSA S 1004-37-11556 MdHR 6636-28-155  Location: 1/7/3/43

POE, DANIEL (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 28.
Requests directions be given to rider concerning Gen. Washington's accompanying letter (letter missing).
MSA S 1004-37-11557 MdHR 6636-28-156  Location: 1/7/3/43

CLAGETT, WILLIAM (Piscataway) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 29.
Request for payment or a certificate.
MSA S 1004-37-11570 MdHR 6636-28-157  Location: 1/7/3/43

HURDLE, JOHN (MO) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 29.
Petition for relief from assessment.
MSA S 1004-37-11571 MdHR 6636-28-158  Location: 1/7/3/43

RIDGATE, THOMAS HOWE (Port Tobacco) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 29.
Purchase of cloth.
MSA S 1004-37-11572 MdHR 6636-28-159  Location: 1/7/3/43

WILKINSON, JOSEPH (CA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 29.
Militia, draftees, and desertions.
MSA S 1004-37-11573 MdHR 6636-28-160A  Location: 1/7/3/43

CALHOUN, JAMES (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 29.
Lack of salt and cattle.
MSA S 1004-37-11574 MdHR 6636-28-161  Location: 1/7/3/43

CROXALL, CHARLES M. (BA) to CHASE, JEREMIAH (AN).
Dates: 1781, Aug. 30.
Travel permit for NY; promise of payment; property liquidation.
MSA S 1004-37-11585 MdHR 6636-28-162  Location: 1/7/3/43

BARNES, RICHARD (Leonardtown) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 30.
Disposal of a vessel retaken from the enemy.
MSA S 1004-37-11586 MdHR 6636-28-163  Location: 1/7/3/43

CROXALL, CHARLES M. (BA) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 30.
Request for permission to travel to NY.; debt payment.
MSA S 1004-37-11587 MdHR 6636-28-164  Location: 1/7/3/43

RAMSEY, NATHANIEL to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 30.
Payment for confiscated property.
MSA S 1004-37-11588 MdHR 6636-28-165  Location: 1/7/3/43

HOOPER, HENRY (DO) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 31.
Plundering activities; vessels captured; resignations and commissions.
MSA S 1004-37-11601 MdHR 6636-28-166  Location: 1/7/3/43

BRISCOE, GEORGE (Patuxent) to GOV.
Dates: 1781, Aug. 31.
Outfitting of a privateer commanded by John Hayman.
MSA S 1004-37-11602 MdHR 6636-28-167B  Location: 1/7/3/43


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