Sir
Having some Business of much Consequence to my private Concerns totransact in England, which requires my Attendance there, I propose, withthe Approbation of the Council of Safety, undertaking a Voyage thither bythe first convenient Opportunity that Offers, intending to return again to my Family in Maryland as speedily as my Affairs will permit, and shall they willthink myself much obliged to the Council of Safety if, on this Application, grant me a Passport that may be of Service in preventing me from being obstructed in Accomplishing this Design ー I am Sir with great Respect [&c.]
U Scott
Annapolis June 6th 1776
[Endorsed] Dr: U: Scott Entd
1. Red Book, XIII, Md. Arch.
