In Council Annapolis 26th. Feby. 1778.
Sir
Capt. Coursey1 waits on you about the Remainder of the Rigging for the Chester Galley. We are very desirous of getting her fitted and wish you to expedite it and send it to Elk Ridge. The Delay and Risk in sending a Boat round, we wish to avoid. We are &ca.
LB, MdAA, Governor and Council (Letter Books) 1777-1779, S 1075-6, 4007. Addressed at the foot: "Christopher Lowndes Esqr."
1. Capt. Thomas Coursey, commanding Maryland Navy galley Chester.
