Letter from Maryland Council of Safety to Colonel Hindman

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No˙ 40.

Annapolis, March 10, 1776.

SIR: Your request, with regard to Mr˙ Frazer, hath been complied with; he has got his commission made out. We have some linen and cloth, but, we doubt, not enough for the battalion and Independent companies; therefore get for yourself, if you can; if not, we will endeavour to supply you. Hats we will procure at Baltimore Town; blankets and guns you may get for yourself at reasonable prices. Our arms are very slow in coming from the northward, and few have been made. The man-of-war and her tenders are gone past this town towards Baltimore. You must be on your guard, and spirit up your company to attend their motions, in case they should attempt landing. We think you ought not to go to Philadelphia until this alarm is over.

We are, &C.

To Captain James Hindman.