No 60
Sir, The Assistance of the men belonging to the Ship Defense may be of Service to the common cause at Philadelphia. — We request you therefore to march immediately without loss of Time with all the men, that can be spared from the necessary Care of the ship, whilst in harbour. — When in Philadelphia you are to obey the direction of the Honble Congress. —
Mr Chase having mentioned nothing of great Guns in his Letter to Captn Nicholson, we think none ought to be removed 'till further orders. — let the men take their small Arms &c, no time must be lost 2
[Annapolis] Decr 15th 1776
1. Council of Safety Letter Book, No. 2, Md. Arch.
2. In his reply to the Council the next day, Captain Cook wrote: "I flatter myself the greatest part of our Company will go with Chearfullness," Red Book, XIII, Md. Arch.
