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GEORGE MASON AND JOHN GALTON TO MARYLAND COUNCIL OF SAFETY.
Fairfax County, Va˙, January 31, 1776.
SIR: Being empowered and directed by the Committee of Safety for this Colony to build two row-galleys, one to carry a twenty-four, and the other an eighteen-pounder, and provide three armed cutters for the protection of Potomack River, we think it proper to inform your Board that this measure will be carried into execution with all possible expedition, and that we hope to have your co-operation in adopting some similar plan for the same purpose.
We beg the favour of an answer by the first opportunity, and are, with the greatest respect, sir, your most obedient, humble servants,
George Mason
JOHN GALTON.
To the Honourable the President of the Council of Safety.
George Mason and John Galton to Maryland Council of Safety
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