[Annapolis] Monday 1st July 1776
Ordered That the Treasurer of the Western Shore pay to Captn James Nicholson five hundred and fourteen Pounds, for one month's pay of the ship's Crew on board the Defence. ー
Ordered That said Treasurer pay to Messrs Lux & Bowly three hundred and ninety three pounds, twelve shillings for Demurrage and Detention of Brig Fortune.
1. Council of Safety Journal, 29 August 1775 to 20 March 1777, Md. Arch.