[Annapolis] April 1st 1777.
Commission of Letter of Marque and Reprisal granted to John Burnell Captain of the Schooner Privateer called The Montgomery, mounting two Carriage Guns and six swivels, and navigated by twenty five men, belonging to Charles Wallace, and others of this State, he having given bond with security. ー
1. Proceedings of the Governor's Council (20 March 1777-31 March 1779), 7, Md. Arch.