Letter from William Lux to Maryland Council of Safety

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Baltimore, March 22, 1776.

GENTLEMEN: The enclosed is a letter (from Mr˙ Massenbaugh) of thanks for your favours. The bearer, Mr˙ Robert Porteus, comes to solicit an appointment in his stead. He is a young man who has lived some time in this town with Captain Ewing, as a clerk, in which department he has behaved very well. I believe he does not possess any military knowledge; but if you think him worthy of the station, I dare say he will exert himself.

Mr˙ Hushes cast one eighteen-pounder on Monday, and it was bored. He expected to have four ready by last night; and begs to have some person sent up to prove them, that if any fault be found, he may remedy it before he proceeds too far. He thinks these will answer your expectation, and turn out exceeding fine; and he can have them down by Tuesday or Wednesday next. Pray order some person up to prove them directly.

Mr˙ Bowly is not yet returned. As soon as he does, you will be waited on by; gentlemen, your most obedient servant,

WILLIAM LUX.

To the Honourable the Council of Safety of Maryland.