[Annapolis] Wednesday 19 June 1776.
Ordered That the said Treasurer [of the Western Shore] pay to James Hutchings of Queen Ann's County twenty nine Pounds for the Difference of Value of his Vessel occasioned by the sinking of the said Vessel in the Channel of the River Patapsco for the Preservation of Baltimore Town.
Ordered that the said Treasurer pay to Mr William Lux One Hundred Pounds Currency for the Freight of Powder from St Eustatia.
Ordered That the said Treasurer pay to Col George Plater eight Pounds four Shillings and six Pence for Expences incurred in erecting Beacons on the River Patowinack.
Instructions and sailing Orders were given to Schooner Three Sisters, Capt Joseph Handy Master, Vid No 30.
1. Council of Safety Journal, 29 August 1775 to 20 March 1777, Md. Arch.
