No 195. Colo John Hatton Read of St Mary's County
Sir We do not address this letter to Colo [Richard] Barnes, because we expect he will be at the Convention. ー We request you would assist Mr [Gilbert] Middleton in geting a nine Pounder on board his boat ー and also in geting up a Small anchor lost by the Defence.
[Annapolis] 28th Sepr 1776
1. Council of Safety Letter Book, No. 1, Md. Arch.
