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Letter from John Cowper to the North Carolina Council of Safety
Cowper, John
July 30, 1776
Volume 22, Page 750

JOHN COWPER TO THE COUNCIL AT HALIFAX.

Tarborough, July 30th, 1776.

Gentlemen:

Captain Anderson informs me that Cannon are Wanting for the Row Galleys now building at So. Quay. I take the Liberty to inform you I have one laying at Bath Town, but whether a 12 or 18 Pounder, I can’t really say. She is not under 12. She is a piece that came out of the same ship as those Captain Anderson is directed to move from Ocracoke. If she will answer the purpose I will deliver her to your Order, or observe any directions you may please to give me about her. The price I submit to your determination; and am Gentlemen,

Your most Obt. Hmble. Ser’t,
JOHN COWPER.