The Testimonies for Robert Smith - Page 3 - Transcript
Never received any other Emolument than about
£30 Currency which was immediately after his Appointment
He succeeded Mr Geo: Stewart in the Office.
Was informed by his Friends the Fees on an Average
were worth £100 Stg per. annum. There was no Salary.
Surveyor Genl of the Western Shore.
Produces his Commission signed by Sir Robt Eden dated
28th May 1774.
There was no Salary States the Fees at £300 per. Annum
Held it entirely on his own account without any allowance to Sir
Robert Eden whom he succeeded in the Office—Says the Office had
produced more than £300 per annum to Sir Robt Eden but
never less—
Private Secretary.
His Salary as private Secretary to Sir Robert Eden
was £200 per annum—It was a private appointment of
Sir Robert Eden and paid by him—
Says in consequence of Sir Robt Edens Commission
as Colonel Commandant he enrolled upwards of 300 Men above
100 of whom he sent into New York.—He was also at a good deal
of Expence on this Account—Says he can safely assert he was
£300 out of Pocket by these means—
Mr William Eddis—Sworn.
Was well acquainted with Mr Smith—Says
he exerted himself in behalf of Governmt in the most distinguished
Manner before Sir Robt Eden came away and afterward, so
long as the Witness Staid which was to the 4th June 1777—
Heard he had enrolled many Men and understood he sent
[Transcribed by Elizabeth Lilly]
