John Day Scott to Maryland Council of Safety

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Annapolis, February 27, 1776.

GENTLEMEN: I am under the necessity of applying to you for some money, for the support of the troops here, under my command, the whole of what I had an order for being expended; shall be glad if you could let me have an order for one hundred and fifty pounds, if you think proper. I have fifty men at lodgings, and expect more shortly; you will be capable of judging what sum will be sufficient; whatever you may think proper to give an order for, please deliver to Lieutenant Goldsmith.

I will have my account ready made out against you come down, for the whole of disbursements on raising and lodging my men.

Am, gentlemen, your most obedient, and very humble servant, JOHN DAY SCOTT.

To the Honourable the Council of Safety of Maryland.