The humble Petition of Thomas Doyle, now Gunner, on board the Dolphin, to the Honourable, the Council of Safety Humbly Sheweth,

That, your Honours, some Time past, was pleased to grant me a Commission, in Captain Charles Carnan's Company of Militia, in Baltimore

County, belonging to the Soldiers Delight Batallion, and now Gunner, on board the Dolphin. Therefore, Most Honourable Gentlemen, as I have been both in the Land and Sea Service, and have been serviceable in both, and there being a Captain wanted in the Marines, on Board the Conqueror, now lying in this Harbour, hopes that your Honours will grant me a Captain's Commission in said Marines on Board the sd Conqueror, as I can produce a good Character, and one of Ability to fill said birth. Therefore, Most considerate Gentlemen, hopes that your Honours will take the above Matter into your most serious Considerations, and grant me the above Commission, and your Petitioner shall ever be in Duty bound to pray.