[Baltimore] Recd Apl 2d 1776
of Capt James Nicholson On Accot Ship Defence four pounds ten Shills for one Months Advance to John Cookson as sail-Maker of sd Ship which I promise to refund provided sd Cookson Should leave the Ship before the ExpirationOne Month £ 4.10.0 William Jacob
1. Account Book, Ship Defence Papers, MdHS.