Letter from John Youste to the Maryland Council of Safety

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Georgetown, January 17, 1776.

GENTLEMEN: Having applied to the Committee of Observation for a sufficient quantity of powder, for proving the guns which I have engaged to furnish the Council of Safety, which I have been refused, without your approbation.

Glad you would please to nominate a man in town to see the guns proved, as it is inconvenient to me, at present, to leave the business.

Mr˙ Dickens has left town, which prevents his writing to you, according to agreement.

I hope, gentlemen, you will please to let me know what I am to expect, as the guns cannot be delivered, or finished, otherwise than by your granting a license for powder.

I am, gentlemen, your very humble servant,

JOHN YOUSTE.

To the Honourable the Council of Safety.