[Annapolis] Thursday 14th March 1776
Ordered, That Mr Robert Townsend Hooe be requested immediately to load the Sloop Molly, Captain Conway, with Tobacco, Corn, Flour and Staves on Account and Risk of this Province upon the best and most reasonable Terms & that he apply to the Council of Safety for sailing Orders for her when ready.
Ordered That Col. Joshua Beall of Prince Georges County deliver to Col. Wm Smallwood or his Order 30 Barrels of the Gunpowder imported in the [sloop Molly, Thomas Conway master]
1. Council of Safety Journal, 29 August 1775. to 20 March 1777, Md. Arch.