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TRANSCRIPTION OF LETTER OF MARCH 29, 1813

Council Chambers Annapolis March 29 (1813)

Sir
I am directed to inform you that your Company will be furnished with arms from the Armory here, and they will be delivered to your order, on the Bond of the Officers, for the return of them being transmitted to this Department. A small quantity of ammunition may also be obtained.
I am etc...
Ninian Pinkney

(To) Captain Simon Wicks
- Rock Hall

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