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VIRGINIA COMMITTEE OF SAFETY TO COUNCIL OF SAFETY OF MARYLAND.
In Committee of Safety, Virginia, January 27, 1776.
GENTLEMEN: As we are so closely connected, by inclination as welt as interest, our situation strongly points out the propriety of attending to the operations which may be necessary for our mutual defence. We are desirous of establishing, and keeping up, a constant intimate correspondence with you.
We think it proper to inform you, that we have resolved to build, for the protection of the Potomack-River, two row-gallies, one of them to carry one twenty-four-pounder, the other a twelve-pounder, and both swivels; also, three vessels, carrying, one of them, four six-pounders and some four-pounders, the other two vessels four-pounders and swivels.
We do not conceive this adequate to the importance of that great river, but we have three other rivers, to which we must extend the like care; and, as your Province is equally interested in the safety of Potomack-River, we could not doubt it would be the wish of your body to participate in its protection.
Our determination on this bead is yet subject to alteration, and we shall cheerfully consult and advise with you
We are, with great respect, your most humble servants,
JOHN PAGE, Vice-President.
DUDLEY DIGGES,
JOHN TABS,
P˙ CAHRINGTON,
THOMAS WALKER,
JAMES MERCER.
To the Honourable Committee of Safety.
Virginia Committe of Safety to the Council of Safety of Maryland
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on this, or any other subject conducive to the interest of both, and to our mutual defence.