A Letter was received from Captain James Hindman, and answered. (Vide No. 28.)

Mr. Had has leave of absence. Council adjourns to Baltimore Town, till Monday next.

Baltimore Town, Monday, February 26, 1776.

Council met. Present as on Saturday last, except Mr. Hall. Mr. Jenifer and Mr. Carroll attended.

Ordered, That the Treasurer of the Western-Shore pay-to Lieutenant John Eccleston thirty-five Pounds, on account of Captain Thomas Woolford’s Company.

Ordered, That the Treasurer of the Eastern-Shore pay to Captain Edward Veazey two hundred Pounds, for subsist and advance money for his Recruits.

Ordered, That the said Treasurer pay to Captain Veazey three hundred and fifty Pounds, on account of his Company.

Adjourned till next day, ten o’clock.

Tuesday, February 27, 1776.

Council met. Present as yesterday.

Ordered, That Mr. George Matthews and Captain Nathaniel Smith be appointed to prove the Cannon to be furnished by Messrs. Samuel and Daniel Hughes, for the use of the Province; and that the Committee of Observation for the Middle District of Frederick County deliver to Mr. Matthews and Captain Smith, or either of them, Powder sufficient for that purpose; the order of the 20th instant to Captain Fulford being superseded by reason of his necessary attendance here.

Adjourned till next day, ten o’clock.

Wednesday, February 28, 1776.

Council met. Present as yesterday.

Instructions and Sailing Orders were given to Captain George Wise, of the Brigantine Nancy.

A Petition of sundry inhabitants of Anne Arundel County, against the issuing Commissions to the Officers of Mr. John Burgess’s Company, which was referred by the late Convention to the Council of Safety, was read.

And thereupon Ordered, That the same be taken into, consideration on Friday, the 8th of March next; and that notice be given to the parties concerned to attend the Council, at the City of Annapolis, on that day.

Summons issued to Major Henry Ridgely and Mr. John Burgess, accordingly.

Commissions issued to Richard Stringer, appointed Captain, William Spurrier, First Lieutenant, Caleb Dorsey, Second Lieutenant, and Nicholas Ridgely, Ensign, of a Company of Militia in Anne Arundel County, belonging to the Elkridge Battalion.

Adjourned till next day, ten o’clock.

Thursday, February 29, 1776.

Council met. Present as yesterday.

Mr. James Hutchings agreed with the Council to load the Schooner Fanny, James Carmichael master, with country produce, for the importation of Salt, agreeable to a resolve of Congress.

Ordered, That the Treasurer of the Western-Shore pay to Doctor Alexander Stenhouse four hundred and thirty-eight Pounds three Shillings and two Pence, for Medicines purchased of him by the Council of Safety for the use of the forces of this Province.

Ordered, That the said Treasurer pay to Messrs. Daniel and John McHenry four hundred and twenty-three Pounds three Shillings and six Pence, for four thousand and sixty-two and a half yards of Osnaburghs, purchased of them for the use of the regular Troops of this Province.

Ordered, That Messrs. Daniel and John McHenry deliver to Major Gist four thousand and sixty-two and a half yards of Osnaburghs, purchased of them by the Council of Safety.

Ordered, That Messrs. Robert and Samuel Purviance deliver to Major Gist all the Canvass now in their possession, purchased of Monsieur Juge, for Tents, by the late Convention; and that he procure the same to be immediately made up.

Adjourned till next day, ten o’clock.

Friday, March 1, 1776.

Council met. Present as yesterday.

Ordered, That Major Gist furnish Captain Fulford with a quantity of Cloth sufficient to clothe his Company.

Mr. Richard Ruxton Moore, now appointed Third Lieutenant of Captain Fulford’s Company of Matrosses. Commission issued to him accordingly.

Ordered, That Messrs. Samuel Purviance, Jun., William Smith, and David Stewart, pay to Messrs. William Lux and Daniel Bowly twelve hundred and two Pounds eighteen Shillings and nine Pence, being the balance of their account with the Province, in consequence of an adventure by the Schooner Seaflower.

Permit was granted to Messrs. Samuel Purviance, Jun., William Smith, and David Stewart, and others, concerned in the adventure per the Schooner Seaflower, to export the produce of this Province to the amount of four hundred and eighty-nine Pounds and five Pence, agreeable to a resolution of Congress.

Doctor George Budd was appointed Surgeon of the Ship Defence, and Doctor Nathan Dorsey Mate.

Adjourned till next day, ten o’clock.

Saturday, March 2, 1776.

Council met. Present as yesterday.

Commission issued to Lilburn Williams, appointed Third Lieutenant of Captain Thomas Fulford’s Independent Company.

Resolved, That Major Gist be empowered to contract for fifty Camp-Kettles, and as many Hats as may be necessary for the Battalion, not exceeding seven Shillings each.

Mr. Hugh Young agreed with the Council to load the Schooner Peggy with country produce, and in return to import Salt, agreeable to a resolution of Congress.

Doctor Charles Frederick Weisenthal was appointed Surgeon of the Battalion.

Commission issued to George Welch, appointed Ensign of Captain John Coxe’s Company of Militia in Baltimore County, in the room of David McClellan, who removed out of the Province.

Ordered, That the Treasurer of the Western-Shore pay to Mr. David Grant six Pounds fifteen Shillings, for the use of his room and Doorkeeper.

Ordered, That the said Treasurer pay to Mr. William Lux one thousand Pounds, currency, on account of the Ship Defence.

Adjourned to the City of Annapolis, till Monday next.

Annapolis, Monday, March 4, 1776.

Present of the Council, Mr. Hall, Mr. Smyth, and Mr. Hands.

A sufficient number of Members to compose a Council not having met, they adjourned till next day, nine o’clock,

Tuesday, March 5, 1776.

Council met. Present: Mr. Jenifer, Mr. Carroll, Mr. Hall, Mr. Tilghman, and Mr. Hands. Mr. Smyth has leave of absence.

Seven o’clock at night.—The Council being informed by the Pilot-Boats stationed to gain and communicate intelligence, that a Ship-of-War was making up the Bay, a Letter was immediately sent by express to the Committee of Observation for Baltimore County, informing them thereof.

A Letter was also sent to Colonel John Hall, (vide No. 29,) and copies of the Letter No. 30 to Colonels Thomas Dorsey and John Weems, respectively.

Adjourned till next day, eight o’clock.

Wednesday, March 6, 1776.

Council met. Present as yesterday.

Ordered, That Captain George Stricker’s Company of