The following Instructions were given to Nathaniel Smith & John Fulford Esqrs Captains of the 2 Companies of Artillery in this Provinceー

Gentlemen You are advised to collect together at Fells Point all the Cannon, that are either in Town, or about the Point, that they may be all mounted & prepared for use, & to have Guards constantly placed over them to prevent their being spiked or injured ー Let a regular Account be taken of what Carriages are already made & now making for the Guns, ー Make out a State of what other Materials for the Cannon ー (vizt ー Rammers, Sponges, Ladles, Match Rope, Cartridges &c) are made or making, & a general List of all such as may be wanted, in order that they may be preparing ー Engage a Store or Stores in the most convenient Place at Fells Point for collecting together the Stores &c belonging to the Artillery, where it may also be proper to Station a Guard, when the Materials are stored