[Annapolis] Wednesday. September 18th 1776
Permit was granted to Josh Hayman Commander of Sloop Betsy to go to Caian [Cayenne], or any other foreign Port.
Ordered That Western shore Treasurer pay to Captn James Nicholson five hundred & fourteen Pounds for Pay of Defence's Ship's Crew.ー
Ordered That Western shore Treasurer pay to Captn Jams Nicholson nine hundred & thirty four Pounds, eight shillings and eight Pence Curry on Acct of Defence
1. Council of Safety Journal, 29 August 1775 to 20 March 1777, Md. Arch.