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Colonial and State Records of North Carolina
Letter from Anthony Ward to the Council of State
Ward, Anthony
November 23, 1778
Volume 13, Page 297

COL. ANTHY WARD TO GOV. CASWELL & OTHERS.
From Executive Letter Book.

Wilmington Nov. 23d 1778.

Gentlemen:

I rec'd yours requesting me or Colonel of this County have a Guard of twelve men to take in charge the crew of the Flag of the Truce George. Am to inform you that all matters issuing from the Justices of the Peace ought to be directed, to the Sheriff or his Deputy, or any Constable within this County. I am Gentlemen,

Your most ob. servt.
ANTHY WARD.