Letter from Lux and Bowley to Maryland Council of Safety

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Baltimore, October 1, 1776.

HONOURABLE SIR: We are favoured with yours of the 27th ultimo, respecting the cordage we were to furnish Mr˙ Stewart, for the gondolas, &c˙, on the publick account.

We did not enter into any agreement with him to finish it at any particular day; but on his return from Philadelphia, as he could not get it there, we promised to do our endeavours to complete it as soon as possible, and which we mean to comply with, so soon as we get rid of the frigate' s rigging, which we think will be finished in a week; after that, we hope to furnish for the gondolas as nearly as fast as it is wanted, and shall, agreeable to Mr˙ Stewart' s directions, forward it to Annapolis, as we make it.

We are, honourable sirs, with respect, your most obedient servants,

LUX & BOWLEY.

To the Hon˙ Daniel of St˙ Thomas Jenifer, Esq˙, President Council of Safety.