Prince George's County, December 24, 1774
The ship Houston Capt. Robert M'Lish, having arrived in this province since the first instant, with the following packages and parcels of goods, viz.
The property of Mr. James Hoggan, merchant in Bladensburgg and Mr. Hoggan requested the said goods should be sold, after public notice being given were sold under the direction of the committee, according to the tenth article of association of the continental congress.
Thomas Williams, clerk committee
1. Maryland Gazette, Annapolis, January 5, 1775.