[Annapolis] Friday 7 June 1776.
Ordered That the Treasurer of the Western Shore pay to Capt James Nicholson of the Ship Defence seven hundred and fourteen Pounds common money on Account of the Forces under his Command.
Ordered That the said Treasurer pay to Mr Robert Purviance One thousand Pounds common Money on Account of the Schooner Resolution.
Ordered That the said Treasurer pay to Mr Robert Purviance (for the Use of Mr George Woolsey) thirty nine Pounds and seven Pence, being the Ballance due Mr Woolsey for the Cargo of the Brig Rogers.
1. Council of Safety Journal, 29 August 1775 to 20 March 1777, Md. Arch.