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[No˙ 21.]
Annapolis, July 10, 1776.
SIR: The regular forces were ordered by Convention to
march from Annapolis and Baltimore, and an equal number
of the Militia to be raised for the Flying-Camp, were directed,
when raised, to supply their places.
You must be sensible that all the arms we can procure
in the publick way will be immediately wanted; therefore
send what you have already made, and all you can make,
down to Gerrard Hopkins, the Commissary of Stores at
Baltimore.
It will be necessary that the barrels should be proved;
the common proof is the weight of the ball in powder, and
one ball; this may be done before Mr˙ John Rumsey and
Doctor Thomas Andrews, or either of them, and a certificate
taken thereof, as also of their delivery to the Commissary,
unless you incline to have them proved before Captain
Smith, in Baltimore. We are, &c.
To Mr˙ Richard Dallam.
Letter from the Maryland Council of Safety to Richard Dallam
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