Watertown, Jany. 31, 1776
[Extract]
Manly last week took two Ships from Whitehaven with Coal, Beer, Potatoes, and some other small Articles. 2 a Tender came to their relief with a Force superiour to Manley's, but he Bravely Beat Him off and Triumphantly Carried them into Plymouth.
1. Warren-Adams Letters, II, 433-34.
2. The ship Happy Return, 130 tons, James Hall, master, and the ship Norfolk, 120 tons, Jonathan Grendal, master.
