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[No˙ 68.]
Annapolis, March 19, 1776.
GENTLEMEN: In consequence of the enclosed letter from the Committee of Safety of Virginia, desiring us to appoint Commissioners to co-operate with the gentlemen nominated by them for erecting beacons on the shores of the river Potomack, we have taken the liberty to appoint yourself and Brigadier John Dent; and we hope it may be agreeable to you to attend at any meeting their Commissioners may desire, in carrying that necessary measure into execution.
We are, &c.
To George Plater, Esq˙, and Brigadier-General Dent, severally.
Letter from Maryland Council of Safety to George Plater and General Dent
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