No 34.
Sir,

We received yours of the 14th and by the same opportunity one also from Colonel Richard Barnes, informing us that Lord Dunmore and the Fleet were within the mouth of Potowmack, and as he heard, intended to take Possession of an Island called Saint Georges Island, but as their designs are uncertain we think you had better give notice to your Battalion to keep themselves in readiness to march to oppose attempt they may make to Land in your County and likewise to assist in any neighbouring County.

Captain Beall will have orders from us to remain in Saint Marys County with Colonel Barnes to watch the motons of the Enemy And to regulate his Motions accordingly, ² he will move to you if there should be a necessity. ー We have wrote to Brigadier Dent who will take the Command of the Militia and Regular Forces in his District. ー ³ You will communicate this to Colonel [Benjamin] Mackall if he should have returned to your County.