[Annapolis] Friday. October 11th 1776
Commission of Reprisal issued to James Handy of the Harlequin Privateer, mounting Six Swivels, he having given Bond according to Resolve
Mr Benjamin King appointed Captain of the Schooners Resolution, and the Council of Safety agree to pay him the same Wages, and [sic as] Merchants pay, and impower him to procure hands to man her.-
Ordered That Western shore Treasurer pay to Benja King fifty Pounds on Acct of Schooner Resolution.
1. Council of Safety Journal, 29 August 1775 to 20, March 1777, Md. Arch.