Letter from George Scott to the Maryland Council of Safety

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Fredericktown, July 19, 1776.

HONOURED SIR: Some time past I purchased a parcel of country linen, about four hundred and twenty yards, in order to send into the lower Counties to get a quantity of wool for our factory, but on inquiry found it could not be had, there being a great scarcity of that necessary article. It is very well calculated for the troops, and I have been told that the Council of Safety wanted a quantity for that purpose. Should you incline to take it, please give me an answer by Mr˙ John Ross Key, the bearer of this, who will return in a few days.

I am, honoured sir, your obedient servant,
GEORGE SCOTT.