MdAA, Maryland State Papers, Red Books, S989-15-70 (MdHR 4571-63A-B). Addressed below close: “S Chase Esq.” Chase enclosed this letter in his to Governor Thomas Johnson, Jr., of Maryland, 14 August. In it, Chase wrote: “I have not been able to get further Information respecting Mermaid than the inclosed will give you. I in[tend] to mention the Matter to Congress, but believe it would be adviseable for [you] to maintain the Jurisdiction of our court of Admiralty.” Letters of Delegates 10: 443.