Independince Novr. 24th. 1777
Sr.
I have the pleasure to inform You that Every Differenc Appears to Subside & a good Harmoney through ye Whole takes place, I make not the least doubt but we Shall be able to give You Satisfaction in the Discharge of our douty1 And Annoying our Enimeys Who are destresing our friend's on the Eastering shoar, I shall gett under way as soon as the Tide will Answr. to make the Best of my way for Hoopers Straights, as information from some Boates, as well as from Colle. Adames that Came in my Tender, that there is Sundrey Tenders Crousing in the Sound2 belonging to the Enimey, it may be that my Tender may be Usefull & should you think proper to Spair her, You'll Please to Order her to follow uss. I am [&c.]
George Cook
L, MdAA, Executive Papers, 6636-8-153.
1. For operational orders given to Capt. Cook, see Maryland Council to Capt. George Cook, 22 Nov. 1777, above.
2. Tangier Sound in Chesapeake Bay.