[Annapolis] Thursday 7 March 1776.
Ordered That Col. John Weems immediately march his Battalion to South River Ferry and quarter them there, Part on this, and Part on the other Side of the Ferry, and should the Man of War and her Tenders attempt any Landing there, that he be ready to repel them.
Ordered that a Copy of the above Order be immediately dispatched to Col. Weems by Express.
1. Council of Safety Journal, 29 August 1775 to 20 March 1777, Md. Arch.