No 45.
Sir The Man of War this moment broke ground and is on her way down the Bay.2 ー We have dispatched a Cart with 60 Stand of arms; by it you may return Such of your muskets, as are not fit for Service ー we refer you to our letter of 24th, by which you are to govern yourself. We are [&c.]
[Annapolis] 26th June 1776
1. Council of Safety Letter Book, No. 1, Md. Arch.
2. H.M.S. Fowey.