Sir since my appointment of Judge of the Admiralty I have had the honour of being chosen one of the Delegates for Annarundel County ー I have receiv'ed no Commission nor acted in any manner under the appointment. ー and am determined to decline acting in that Department of Judge Admiral. ー be pleased to signify this to the Honble Convention with my thanks for their favour in appointing me. ー I am [&c.]
J Hall
[Annapolis?] 28. Sepr 1776 ー
1. Red Book, XII, Md. Arch. Tilghman was president of the Maryland Convention.
