Annopolis Road Decr the 4th 1776
These are to Certify the [sic that] We the Mariners & Seamen, have agreed to Proceed on a Voyage in the Schooner Resolution, John Carey Master, Belonging to the Honble Concil of Safty for the State of Maryland, To Proceed to Martinico, or to any Port or Ports in the French India Islands, As shall be Directed by The Honble Concill of Safty, & from thence Back to the Port of Annapolis, In Consideration of the Monthly Pay standing against each Mans Name, But on Disobidence of Orders Neglect of Duty Embezeliment of the Cargo &ca Shall forfit all Wages Cloaths &ca Belonging to them According to the Rules & articles of all Merchantmen, In Witness of the above We have each Sett our hands heretoo.
1. Executive Papers, Box 2, Folder 87, Md. Arch.