Instructions to Flag of Truce Vessels from Lewis Pintard, June 19, 1778

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New York 19 June 1778¹

Cap^t. ~~Tho^s Quigley~~

You are to go along side of the Admirals² Ship and ~~inform them~~ Report that you are the flag that Brought Provisions for the Use of the American Prisoners of War &c you will be allowed to proceed. on your return to this City you must Stop at Staten Island & take in a Guard and before you come into the Harbour you are to run up along side the Admirals ship & report your Cargo. You are not on any pretence whatsoever for the futur[e] to bring any passengers to the City as they will not be permitted to land, and I desire you will put a Copy of these Instructions on board the Other Boat for their Goverment. I am y^r. &^c.

L. P.

Copy, Nj, Department of Defense Collection, No. 4136. Docketed: “Copy of Orders to the/Flag Boats. 16 June 1778.” Lewis Pintard, a New York City merchant, was the agent in New York City for the Continental commissary of prisoners from 1777 until 1780. DAB.

1. Pintard had originally penned 16 June, but wrote a 9 over the 6. Thomas Quigley had brought a load of provisions into New York City in a flag of truce ship on 16 June. Pintard to Unidentified person, 16 June 1778, Nj.

2. Rear Adm. James Gambier, R.N.

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Date

1778 June 19

Volume

Volume 13

Series

American Theater, June 1 to August 15, 1778