[Annapolis] Saturday, December 14th 1776.
Commission issued to Thomas McWilliams appointed Captain of marines on Board the Sloop Molly. Thomas Conway, Commander.
Ordered That Capt. [William] Patterson be directed to send off with all Dispatch all the Vessels he can procure, to the Head of Elk or French Town, to bring down military Stores there lodged; that the said Capt. Patterson man Mr. Williams's Schooner with the other Vessels, and supply her with Provisions for that Purpose, and apply to Col. Henry Hollingsworth there, or any other Person appointed by Congress, or our Delegates for further Orders.
1. Council of Safety Journal, 29 August 1775 to 20 March 1777, Md. Arch.