[Annapolis] Monday 8h June 1778.
Commission of a Letter of Marque and Reprisal issued to John Fanning Master of the Schooner called the Baltimore mounting four Swivels navigated with six men belonging to Samuel Hughs and others of Baltimore
Ordered That John Berryman deliver to Mr Christopher Hughes the four two or three pounders onboard the Johnson with their Carriages all which are to be replaced in a few Days—1. . .
Commission issued to Thomas Grason appointed Commodore agreeable to a Resolve of the General Assembly passed 21 April last. . . .2
Commission of a Letter of Marque and Reprisal issued to Charles Wells Master of the Brig called the Bacchus mounting six Carriage Guns & six Swivels navigated with eighteen men belonging to William Hammond and others of Baltimore
D, MdAA, Governor and Council, Proceedings, Liber CB, 1777-1779, S1071-23 (MdHR 3842), p. 231.
1. The loan of cannon was in response to the state's delegation in Congress, who on 11 May wrote Gov. Thomas Johnson Jr.: "General Washington at this time stands in need of heavy Cannon, for the further Defence of the North River and the necessity of being immediately supplied with at least five pieces, has induced Congress to apply to our State, for such Cannon as can be spared either on Loan or purchase, at the Election of the General Assembly. Under the circumstances of this case, and knowing the necessity, we cannot suppose the General Assembly (if you have not power already) can have any objection against granting the request of Congress. If you should lend the Cannon, Mr Hughes who has now contracted with Congress for a considerable number, will be directed to send to Annapolis or such place as you may direct, the like number and weight of metal, with those that shall be lent by the state." Printed in Maryland Archives 21: 74–75.
2. See Resolve of the Maryland House of Delegates, 21 Apr., in NDAR 12: 164–65.
