American Theatre from December 1, 1774, to May 20, 1775
Saturday [May 13, 1775], A.M. ー [Samuel] Thompson is not gone, as we supposed last night. The ship has sent out a little vessel with a swivel to interrupt him. If he had gone last night he would have been destroyed. Your friend and servant.
Date: 13 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
Mr Coffin Cashier of the Customs having Acquainted Me with his Apprehensions for the Safety of the Charming Nancy Transport, hourly expected to arrive in the Bay, with Cloathing, Stores and other Necessaries for the Army, I have ordered Captain [John] Collins in the Nautilus to cruize for the said Transport until her Arrival and to see her safe into Boston. I have the Honor to be with great... Continue Reading
Date: 13 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
My last Letter to you dated April 22d went by Lieut. [Joseph] Nunn in a Brig from Salem.
Lieut. [Thomas] Graves in the Diana is returned: I inclose a List of the Cannon and Ordnance he brought from the Fort at Penobscot. I have since employed the Diana cruizing between Cape Ann and Cape Cod.
I transmit Copies of a Memorial to Lieut. [Henry] Mowat Commander of the Canceaux, and of his Letter to me... Continue Reading
Date: 13 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
In obedience to their Lordships Order I have purchased two Schooners, and established them as armed Schooners, One by the Name of St Laurence, the other of Halifax, meaning by the latter name to continue that of the late Halifax lost near Machias. I have given an Order to Lieut John Graves to command the St Laurence and Mr John De la Touche I have ordered to command the Halifax.
The Fears of a... Continue Reading
Date: 13 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
The Admiral acquainted the Commissioners of the Customs that he had ordered the Canceaux to remain at Falmouth for the protection of their Officers, and other friends to Government, who were threatened by the Bulk of the People.
About this time the Garrison were under great Apprehensions for the Safety of a Transport daily expected from England with Cloathings, Necessaries and Stores for the... Continue Reading
Date: 13 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
This afternoon, between 2 and 3000 of the Rebels came from Cambridge, march'd over the Neck at Charles Town and up the Height above the Town, where they kept parading a long time, then march'd into the Town, and after giving the War-hoop opposite the Somerset returned as they came. At same time a body of 300 paraded in Cambridge Marsh, opposite our encampment; they placed a chain of Gentries all... Continue Reading
Date: 13 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
Sunday [May] 132 Arrived at Ticonderoga, from whence, after some preparations, we set sail for Crown-Point.
Date: 13 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
the Committee of Corespdce in this Town beg leave to inform you that Some Time past we received Advice from George Town, that Col: [Samuel] Thompson was fitting two Vessels there, with Design to attempt the taking the Kings Ship Canceaux stationed in this Harbour commanded by Capt [Henry] Mowat, a Gentleman, whose Conduct since he has been here, has given no Grounds of Suspicion, he had any... Continue Reading
Date: 14 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
May 1775
Sunday 14th
Off Castle William Island [Boston Harbor]
Fired a 9 Pounder shotted at a Schooner from St Vincents, Impress'd 4 Men from her
Date: 14 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
His Excellency the Governor having represented to me that it is of the utmost Consequence to seize all Vessels laden with Provisions, as well to distress the Rebels as to be of use to his Majesty's liege Subjects here; You are hereby required and directed to be vigilant in looking out for and searching all Vessels and to secure such as may have Provisions, Arms or Ammunition on board, and not... Continue Reading
Date: 14 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
I have received your letter of Yesterday and thank you for the Steps you have taken for the Safety of the Charming Nancy Transport,
As it is of the Utmost Consequence to Seize all Vessels loaded with Provisions, as well to distress the Rebels, as to be of use to his Majesty's liege Subjects here, I should be glad you would give Orders to all the Ships, and Vessels, under your Command, to be... Continue Reading
Date: 14 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
My last was the 11th Inst pr Express; since which, a Party of Men have seized on Crown Point in which they took 11 Prisoners, & found 61 Pieces of Cannon serviceable, and 53 unfit for service ー I ordered a Party to Skeensborough who have made Majr Skeene Prisoner, & seized a small Schooner which is just arrived here ー I intend setting out in her directly, with a Batteau & 50 Men to... Continue Reading
Date: 14 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
Monday, [May] 14[15].2 Contrary winds retarded our voyage, and the day drew to a close when we anchored at Crown-Point.
Date: 14 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
To the Honble the Continental Congress now Sitting at Philadelphia
The Memorial of Robert Murray and John Murray of the City of New York Merchants Humbly Sheweth
That the Memorialists being owners of the Ship Dutchess of Gordon and expecting She would be in London by the time their orders could arrive there did, on the 7th of September last by a letter to Philip Sansom direct him to put certain... Continue Reading
Date: 14 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
[Monday, May 15, 1775] P.S. Being disappointed last Saturday of sending the above, I am now able to add something more. Captain [Henry] Mowat sent a letter to the Town on Saturday, informing them that he had heard that fort guns were going to be brought in and replaced, in order to destroy his ship; and demanding of the Town to return his boats, and drive out of Town the cowardly mob that was... Continue Reading
Date: 15 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
May 1775
Monday 15
Moored in Falmouth Harbor Casco Bay
A M Modt and Variable, unmoored, and got under Sail as did the Ship2 and Sloop under convoy, and Spinckes [Sphynx] Tender Fired two three Prs as Signals to Do ー ½ past 1 PM Anchd under Hogs Isld.
Date: 15 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
Sir Mr White of Marblehead from Boston who has been an Addresser, was dismissed yesterday after having been taken in a Vessel of his own with Salt & carryed up to that place ー He informs the Inhabitants of Marblehead that a transport arrived there yesterday with 150 Troops & sailed from Ireland in Company with 33 more, which had on board 8 Regiments 350 Recruits & 1 Regiment of... Continue Reading
Date: 15 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
It having been found necessary to alter the present Mode of permitting Persons and Effects to depart, and to prevent as much as possible People and Goods being carried away by Stealth at unusual times and Places, You are hereby required and directed to observe the following Regulations which are to take Place tomorrow Morning. Vizt
The Men of War lying nearest are forthwith to send their Boats... Continue Reading
Date: 15 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
Sir As Mr Icabod Jones has exerted himself in Supplying this Garrison, with Wood Lumber &c for his Majesty's use; And for which reason cannot get any Supply of Provisions from any other place but this, as his Settlement is detached, he has my permission to carry Twenty Barrels Pork, and Twenty Barrels Flour, from this for the use of the New Settlers at Mechias ー as he promises to continue as... Continue Reading
Date: 15 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
In consequence of Your Excellency's Letter of Yesterday, I have ordered the Captains of His Majesty's Ships and Vessels under my Command to seize all Vessels they may meet with having Provisions, Arms or Ammunition Onboard, and not suffer them to enter any of the Ports of this Province but to send them immediately to Boston. I have the Honor to be with great Regard, Sir, [&c.]
Date: 15 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
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