Letter from George Woolsey to the Maryland Council of Safety

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Baltimore, August 7, 1776.

GENTLEMEN: I received your esteemed favour of the 1st instant, and delayed answering it until now on account of not being able to see all the owners of the vessel you write about sooner. They seem pretty generally to be against parting with her, as they still have large expectations from her, not doubting but she will answer their purpose.

I wrote you a few lines the 29th of last month, by Captain Thomas Yates, concerning flints, which you formerly spoke to me about, but have not any answer to it from you.

I intend going up to Philadelphia, and perhaps to New York, soon; if there is anything there I can do for you, you may command me with the greatest pleasure to me.

I am, gentlemen, your most humble servant,
GEO˙ WOOLSEY.

To the Hon˙ Council of Safety, Annapolis.

P˙ S˙ I should be glad to know when you think you will want ine for the service of the Province, as I would not wish to be out of the way. G˙ W.