Sir
I trouble you with a Proclamation1 to prevent the Inhabitants being uneasy, or Removing their Effects from hence, and have also to acquaint you, that there are two Americans on board the Richmond, which I will take an Opportunity of sending and hope that you'll be pleased to return an equal Number, if you have any prisoners in your possession.2 I am [&c.]
John Lewis Gidoin
Richmond St Marys River [Md.] 9th. Febry. 1778
L, MdAA, Maryland State Papers (Red Books), S 989, 4587-15. Addressed: "To/Colonel Varnel Ebb/of the Malitia of St Mary's County/Maryland, or the Commanding Officer."
1. See Proclamation of Captain John Lewis Gidoin, 9 Feb., immediately below.
2. Col. Richard Barnes informed Hebb that he did not have any prisoners in his possession. Col. Richard Barnes to Col. Vernon Hebb, 9 Feb., MdAA, Maryland State Papers (Red Books), S 989, 4587-12.
