[Annapolis] Monday 24th June 1776
The Council agreed with Messrs Jenifer and Hooe to load the Schooner John, according to Charter-party of this date filed. ー
Ordered, That John Allen Thomas march the independent Company under his command to Cedar Point or Susquehana, in the lower parts of St Mary's County, and guard the shores from thence to the river Potowmack, to prevent any servants, negroes, or others from going on board the Fowey ship of war, as also to repel any violence; Captn Montague having broke the truce, until she shall pass through that part of the province, and have gone clear of the mouth of Potowmack river. ー
Ordered That Colo [William] Smallwood be requested to furnish Captain Pitt with a Serjeant, and six men properly armed, and accoutred to assist in sailing or rowing his boat, and repelling any force, or violence, which shall be offered her by the Fowey, or any of her tenders or boats. ー