Last Tuesday a Party of Men from three British Ships landed at Sachem's Head, in Guilford, 3 or 4 Miles from the Town, where they burnt a large Dwelling-House, belonging to Mr. Leete, also two Barns, and carried off several Cattle, Calves and Sheep: But the Inhabitants being alarmed, the Enemy made but a short tarry.
Bound on a Cruise against the Enemies of the American States, and will sail in a Fortnight from this Date.
The Sloop Polly, commanded by Eliphalet Roberts, now lying in the Harbour of New-London. She is a prime Sailor, and well found, mounting 12 Carriage Guns, and otherwise well equipt and having all her Provisions on Board. Great Part of her Men are engaged, but some able Seamen and Marines are still wanting, to whom good Encouragement will be given, by applying on Board said Sloop, or to said Commander at the Golden Ball in New-London. Those who have already engaged, and are absent, are desired without Delay to repair on Board said Sloop.
New-London, June 19, 1777.
