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Fredericktown, March 3, 1776.
GENTLEMEN: Yours of the 2d February came to hand a
JOHN HANSON, JUN.
To the Honourable the Council of Safety of Maryland.
Letter from John Hanson to Maryland Council of Safety
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few days ago, enclosing a, resolve of the Congress, respecting the collection of gold and silver in this Province, together with your appointment of myself and others to collect the same in this County. Am sorry to acquaint you that it is not in my power to render the publick any service in that way, on the terms proposed; no one being willing to part with their gold and silver without receiving the paper immediately in exchange. Any orders your Honours may at any time think proper to intrust me with, shall always be complied with, as far as may be in the power of gentlemen, your most humble servant,