No 70
Sir We should have answered your Letter of the 11th Instant by Mr. Smyth before now, but the Variety of Business before the Council has prevented us. We would have you send out the Nancy Capt. [George] Wise immediately under the Orders heretofore given, and finish loading the Schooner Ninety Two as speedily as possible and send the Captain to us for his sailing Orders. [Annapolis] 20th March 1776
1. Council of Safety Letter Book, No. 1, Md. Arch.
