Volume 2
Resolved, That Capt. Dougherty be instructed not to permit more than two Captains, and a proportionable number of Subaltern Officers, to be absent at any one time from their Stations at Liberty Island, without the express order of this Board, or upon some very pressing and urgent occasion.
Date: 2 December 1775
Volume: Volume 2
As Capt. Whipple is not yet arrived, we can say nothing respecting his being taken into Continental service. General Hopkins, this morning, desired us to acquaint you that 'tis yet a matter of doubt whether he engages in the service here or not. He seems to think the encouragement given to the seamen so small that a sufficient number cannot be raised in time to do anything to purpose this season... Continue Reading
Date: 2 December 1775
Volume: Volume 2
Sir Since our last We have the Honor of two Letters from you; Genl Hopkins has arrived very well, his accepting the Command of the Fleet gives universal Satisfaction:2 Capt Whipple is not yet arrived; We are a little embarrassed about the Vessel, the Comee informs us that the Colony considers her as belonging to the Continent & in their Service & propose to be repaid for her... Continue Reading
Date: 2 December 1775
Volume: Volume 2
Sir As the Post Office is now entirely under the direction of the Congress and all letters Oppned and read by a Comittee appointed for that purpose, the outmost precaution is Necessary to keep my Intelligence from hence, from their knowledge, this and the importnce of the discovery I have made, Urged me to Apply to a man of who's fidelity I have the best Oppinnion, to go Express with... Continue Reading
Date: 2 December 1775
Volume: Volume 2
Your several letters from the time the Committee left the Camp to the 19th of Novr inclusive, being duly recieved were laid before Congress, on which, as well as on the Report of their Committee, they have come to sundry further Resolutions, which I have the honour to enclose you ー . . . I forward you several commissions for the officers of the armed vessels . . . and the Steps to be pursued with... Continue Reading
Date: 2 December 1775
Volume: Volume 2
I am directed by Congress to order you immediately to send keep, and continue, until further Orders, such and so large a Guard of the Batallion under your Command, as you shall think proper, for guarding and secure keeping the Vessels and Stores on the Wharves of Messrs Willing & Morris, and Mr [James] Cuthbert in the City of Philada2 I am &c
Date: 2 December 1775
Volume: Volume 2
The Ship Peggy being loaden and on her way down our River, under the Command of Charles Kirby whom I have desired to follow your Orders from time to time; You'll repair on board and proceed to Cadiz and dispose of your cargo to best advantage;2 you're to proceed from Cadiz to Dunkirk in france and lay out the Nett proceeds agreeable to the Memorandum you took from me.3 I... Continue Reading
Date: 2 December 1775
Volume: Volume 2
We have had nothing new since the reduction of Montreal, which I suppose you must have heard of. It is supposed Arnold must be in possession of Quebec by this time, if he shou'd be too weak to effect it, Montgomerie will join him from Montreal. At all events we have got the most valuable part of Canada, as it cuts off all communication with the Indians, & prevents inroads on our fronteers. It... Continue Reading
Date: 2 December 1775
Volume: Volume 2
After Orders.
To furnish an addition of guard, consisting of one sergeant, one corporal, and eight privates, to take charge of the vessels and stores in the continental service at the wharves and in the stores of Messrs. Willing, Morris and Cuthbert. The guard to be immediately fixed, and relieved to-morrow morning at the usual time.
The captain of the day to go with the guard, and, if he find a... Continue Reading
Date: 2 December 1775
Volume: Volume 2
Sir Above is the Bill of the Sails2 ー The Balance of yr acct you may depend on having as soon as possible ー Should be glad the Receipts for the wheat may be handed in, as I beleive some of them have been omitted ー However I doubt not but the Quantity you mention is right as it measured out a few Bushels more which you must not insist on having, as wheat crouded in so fast towards the... Continue Reading
Date: 2 December 1775
Volume: Volume 2
Since Lord Dunmore's proclamation made its appearance here, it is said he has recruited his army, in the counties of Princess Anne and Norfolk, to the amount of about 2000 men, including his black regiment, which is thought to be a considerable part, with this inscription on their breasts: ー "Liberty to Slaves." ー However, as the rivers will henceforth be strictly watched, and every possible... Continue Reading
Date: 2 December 1775
Volume: Volume 2
Dear General The bearer of this whose name is John Eustace is the Son of an unfortunate widow Gentlewoman in this Country, I have had the Care of Him for these three Years past, and have given him the best Education this Country could afford. He is a very good latin scholar, of exceeding good Spirit, & quick parts, of excellent temper, & good disposition, has conceived a great desire to... Continue Reading
Date: 2 December 1775
Volume: Volume 2
I have at your request, just now made enquiry if there was room for the Non Commissioned Officers of the 14th to go to Boston in the Sloop Betsey, but am informed it is not possible for them to go in her, as She is already too much crowded; which I hope will be attended with no inconveniency as I expect General Howe will order the remaining part of the Regiment to join you here. I am Sir [&c.]
Date: 2 December 1775
Volume: Volume 2
My Lord Dunmore having a quantity of Corn ー which he understands would be of great service to, (and was much wanted for the Cavalry to the Northward) and beg'd I would send some men in a Sloop to carry it to Boston, I have therefore for the good of the service, sent a Petty Officer and six of my People in the Betsey Sloop for that purpose, In my last to you of the 13th September by the Mercury, I... Continue Reading
Date: 2 December 1775
Volume: Volume 2
Dec. 2 [1775]. Br. Heckewälder was sent to Bethabara with the news we heard yesterday.2 This afternoon Capt. Zapfenfeld himself arrived, from whom we learned that a man named Edward Frazier had brought a written order to Capt. Fields, in Guilford, that such of his company as wished to be true to the King should be held ready to march at the slightest warning; Frasier had... Continue Reading
Date: 2 December 1775
Volume: Volume 2
Sir Mr A[aron] Loocock is willing to undertake the making of floating Rafts, that will, if not entirely stop the passage thro' the hog Island Channel, at least retard the Vessels, a day to break them loose, during which time we may have an advantage by firing random Shot at them, and no small boat will attempt to destroy them while the Cannon at the Battery can reach them. ー Mr... Continue Reading
Date: 2 December 1775
Volume: Volume 2
Mr. Alexander Gillon laid before the Council a contract which he had entered into, with a secret committee of the Continental Congress.
Whereupon he was furnished with the following letters:
In the Council of Safety, Charles-Town, Dec 2d, 1775.
To the Committee at Beaufort or George-Town:
Gentlemen ー It is expedient for the public service, that Mr. Alexander Gillon, merchant, of Charles-Town,... Continue Reading
Date: 2 December 1775
Volume: Volume 2
I wrote you of 27. Ulto p Post, inclosg a package of papers & Letters taken with the Schr Rainbow, am stil without your directions respectg sd Vessel & Cargo ー
Last eveing two officers pas'd thorough this Town for Head Quarters, I did not see either of them, this morning, Twenty two men (includg Prisoners) from the arm'd Schooners Franklin & Speedwell,2 came to Town from... Continue Reading
Date: 3 December 1775
Volume: Volume 2
Decembr 75
Sunday 3d
Pidgeon Hill NWBN, 3 or 4 Leags
at ½ pt 7 AM wore and made sail, at ½ past 9 wore ship; first part Modt and hazey Wr Middle & Lattr Strong gales and clear, at 3 saw a sail in the S Wt Quar gave chace to Do out reefs the Tops gott Top gt yards a Cross, at 4 little wind fird 2 shott at the chace, she fird a gun to Leeward, we begun to fire a Number of shott at her,... Continue Reading
Date: 3 December 1775
Volume: Volume 2
1775
To Sundrys taking for the Use of the Schr Fra[n]klin & People
Octo 29
Thomas Russell of Marblehead2
Cr
To 1 hogshead Salt
To 7 hooks, to 2 Emty 2 galls gog for cans
To 1 Small Pote, to 7 Pound of Sugar
29
William Standly by Sundrys3
Cr
To 1½ galls melases Empty 3 gallon g[o]g
Nov 6
Capt James Hakins By Sundry4
Cr
To... Continue Reading
Date: 3 December 1775
Volume: Volume 2
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